GROWATT SPH 6000TL3 3PH Hybrid Inverter Instruction Manual

June 10, 2024
Growatt

SPH 6000TL3 3PH Hybrid Inverter

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Growatt New Energy

Shenzhen Growatt New Energy Co., Ltd 4-13/F,Building A,Sino-German(Europe) Industrial Park, Hangcheng Ave, Bao’an District, Shenzhen, China
T +86 0755 2747 1942 E service@ginverter.com W www.ginverter.com

GR-UM-226-A-01

Installation & Operation Manual

Contents

1 Brief Introduction

1.1 Preface
1.2 Target Group 1.3 Product Description
1.4 Safety Instructions

2 Safety

2.1 Purpose Use
2.2 Safety Measure 2.3 Symbols introduction on the SPH inverter

3 Product Description
4 Unpacking 5 Installation

3.1 Growatt SPH series inverter 3.2 Label Explanation 3.3 Size and weight 3.4 The advantage of the unit of Growatt SPH
5.1 Basic installation requirements 5.2 Installation requires tools and RJ 45 terminal sequence of the LAN line 5.3 Installation Instructions 5.4 SPH System Connection Mode

6 Commissioning 7 Start-up and shut down SPH system

6.1 Commissioning of SPH 6.2 Operation modes 6.3 Country setting 6.4 Display and button 6.5 Communication
7.1 Start-up the SPH system 7.2 Disconnect the SPH system

8 Attention of the installation environment, maintenance and cleaning
9 Fault removal
10 EU Declaration of Conformity

11 Decommissioning

11.1 Dismantling the energy storage 11.2 Packing the SPH inverter 11.3 Storing SPH inverter 11.4 Disposing of theSPH inverter

12 Product specification 13 Certificate

12.1 Growatt SPH series energy storage machine product specification 12.2 DC input terminal parameter 12.3 Torque 12.4 Appendix

14 Contact

1 Brief Introduction
1.1 Preface
This manual will provide the users who use the Growatt SPH TL3 BH-UP Series of Shenzhen Growatt New Energy Technology Co.,LTD(Short for Growatt as below) with the detailed product information and the installation instructions. Please read this manual carefully and put this manual on some place where is convenient to installation, operation, obtain. Any modifications of Growatt new energy, we will not notify the user.
1.2 Target Group
Growatt SPH TL3 BH-UP inverter must be installed by professional electrical personnel who have obtained the certification of the relevant departments. We have two kinds of energy storage machine for different battery one is for lithium battery and the other is for lead-acid battery, we suggest: customer should decide which kind of energy storage machine you want, Growatt can provide only lithium battery with energy storage machine, customer can choose lead-acid energy storage machine with no battery provide by Growatt while they can buy these battery from market easily. Especially if customer choose energy storage system with lithium battery(which must be provide by Growatt) but used for lead-acid battery or used lead-acid battery for lithium battery model, it will be dangerous. Installer can install energy storage machine of Growatt SPH TL3 BH-UP Series rapidly and troubleshooting, build communication system through read this manual carefully.If you have any questions in the process of installation, you can login in www.growatt.com and leave some message.Or you can call our 24-hour service hotline+86 0755 2747 1942.
1.3 Product Description
Growatt SPH TL3 BH-UP Series is used to store energy generated by the photovoltaic cell panels or energy from grid if it is allowed in the battery, also energy can be sent to power grid through SPH TL3 BH-UP for self consumption or when Grid power is lost, SPH TL3 BH-UP can be used as backup power. SPH series has six kinds of type: SPH 4000TL3 BH-UP SPH 5000TL3 BH-UP SPH 6000TL3 BH-UP SPH 7000TL3 BH-UP SPH 8000TL3 BH-UP SPH 10000TL3 BH-UP Note: we describe this series as “SPH” as below.
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Overview:

Position A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T

Chart 1.1
Description LED of status display LCD screen Function button Ground point Breathable valve EPS output(off grid connection) RSD(do not open except by Professional staff) AC Grid (on grid connection) Rs485 communication interface(Reserved) Rs485 communication interface of meter2(Reserved) NTC: Lead-acid temperature sensor terminal Rj45 interface of DRMs(used only in Australia) Rs485 communication interface of meter1 CAN communication interface of Lithium battery USB interface PV switch PV input Battery terminal Dry contact Rs485 communication interface of meter2(Reserved)

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1.4 Safety Instructions
1.Please be clear which kind of battery system you want, lithium battery system or leadacid battery system, if you choose the wrong system, SPH can’t work normally. 2.Please read this manual carefully before the installation, The company has the right not to quality assurance,If not according to the instructions of this manual for installation and cause equipment damage. 3.All the operation and connection please professional electrical or mechanical engineer. 4.During installation, Please don’t touch the other parts within the box. 5.All the electrical installation must comply with the local electrical safety standards. 6.If equipments needs to maintain, Please contact with local specify system installation and maintenance personnel. 7.Use the equipment to combined to grid needs to obtain the permission of local power supply department. 8.When install PV modules in the daytime, please turn off the PV switch, Otherwise it will be dangerous as high terminal voltage of modules in the sunshine.

2 Safety
2.1 Purpose Use
The system chart of SPH:
PV Array

Battery

DC Breaker

Electrical Grid

AC Breaker

Hybrid Inverter

Hybrid
Grid EPS
Breaker

AC Breaker

Sensor

Load

EPS Load

Hybrid

L1
2 L2 L3 N
Electic meter

15m

Chart 2.1 3

As shown above, a complete grid-connected system of SPH consists of PV modules, SPH inverter, battery, utility grid and other components.
Attention: As the system refer to battery use, We must make sure ventilation of the service environment and temperature control in order to prevent the danger of battery explosion, Battery recommended installation environment must be strictly in accordance with the specificationif the specification is IP20 environment, the pollution degree of the unit is PD2, meanwhile the temperature should be control in the 0-40 of indoor ventilation and the humidity should be 5%-85%. If the chosen PV modules needs to positive or negative ground connection, please contact with Growatt for technical support before installation.
2.2 Safety Measure

DANGER
Risk of high voltage Relevant operation for professional personnel. Please notice children, disabled, laypeople do not close. Supervise and make sure children don’t play near the installation position of energy storage machine.

DANGER
Risk of burns on the parts shell of SPH inverter During the work, Cover, shell around, radiator is likely to be hot.

CAUTION
SPH inverter exists radiation maybe affect health Don’t stay a long time within 20cm range from SPH inverter.

SPH inverter ground connection Please ensure SPH inverter ground connection is reliable for make sure people’s safety.

2.3 Symbols introduction on the SPH inverter

Symbol

Description

Caution: Risk of electrical shock!

Caution : hot surface!

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Caution: risk of danger! Danger to life due to high voltage in SPH. There is residual voltage in SPH, SPH requires 5 minutes to discharge. Please wait 5 minutes before you open the upper lid or the DC lid. Protective conductor terminal
Direct Current(DC)
Alternating Current(AC) The machine complies with the requirements of the applicable CE guidelines
Refer to the operating instructions.

3 Product Description

3.1 Growatt SPH series inverter
Marks of SPH

Mark

Description

Explanation

Push-button

Operation of display screen and set system

Green light on Red light on Status symbol of SPH Green light blinking Red light blinking

SPH run normally fault state Alarm state Software updating

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3.2 Label Explanation
Label contains the following information: for example SPH 10000TL3 BH-UP shows as below:
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Description of label The type of product PV input data Max. PV voltage PV voltage range PV Isc Max. input current AC output/input data Max. output power Max. apparent power
Nominal output voltage
Max output current Nominal output Frequency Power factor range Stand alone data Nominal AC output power Nominal AC output voltage Nominal AC output Frequency Battery data Battery voltage range Max. charge and discharge current Type of battery Others Safety level Ingress Protection Operation Ambient Temperature Certificates Number
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Growatt SPH 10000TL3 BH-UP
1000Vdc 120~1000Vdc 16.9A2 13.5A2
10000W 10000VA 3W/N/PE 230/400Vac 15.2A 50Hz/60Hz 0.8 leading~0.8 lagging
10000W 230/400Vac 50Hz/60Hz
100~550Vdc 25A Lithium / Lead-acid
Class IP65 -25~+60 ( For Australian models)

3.3 Size and weight

Chart 3.1

A(mm) Growatt SPH TL3 BH-UP 505

B(mm) 544

C(mm) 198.5

D(mm) 453.5

weight(kg) 33

3.4 The advantage of the unit of Growatt SPH
Features below:
Ø All in one design. Can improve self consumption, back up and also pinch the valley. Ø Smart management, work mode can be set. Ø Safe battery used. Ø Easy installation. Ø Two mpp tracker input.

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4 Unpacking and inspection
Before unpacking, please check whether there are any visible external damages. After unpacking, please check whether there damages or missing of the parts, if it happen, please contact with supplier. Growatt SPH series and accessories shows as follows:

Installation 5
5.1 Basic installation requirements
A. The installation location must be suitable for SPH’s weight for a long period time. B. The installation location must conforms with dimension of SPH. C. Do not install the unit on structures constructed of flammable or thermo labile materials. D. The Ingress Protection rate is IP65 and the pollution degree is PD2. Please refer to the below:

Item

Number

A

1

B

1

C

1

D

1

E

1

F

1

G

1

H

1

I

1

J

4

K

1

L

4

M/N

2/2

O/P

1/1

Q

1

9

Chart 4.1
Description SPH inverter User Manual Paper board(installation guide) Waterproof cover AC Grid connector EPS output connector (red connector) Communication cable Lead-acid battery temperature sensor RJ45 connector M6 setscrew Ground terminal M4 setscrew Mc4 connector(black connector) Mc4 connector (blue connector) Electic Meter

Chart 5.1 E. Battery installation option is not far away from the position of SPH, the length between SPH and battery should not be more than 5m. F. The ambient temperature should be -25 ~60 . G. SPH can be installed in vertical or lean back on plane, Please refer to the below:
Chart 5.2 10

H. Installation position shall not prevent access to the disconnection means. I. In order to ensure machine can run normally and easy to operate, please pay attention to provide adequate space for SPH, Please refer to below:
Chart 5.3 J. Do not install the machine near television antenna or any other antennas and antenna cables. K. Don’t install the machine in the living area. L. Be sure that the machine is out of the children’s reach. M. Taking the battery fixing space into account, about the dimensions please reference user manual. N. The Inflammable and explosive dangerous goods must not be placed around battery in case of cause serious danger.
5.2 Installation requires tools and RJ 45 terminal sequence of the LAN line.
When installingwe need to use tools as followprepare the follow tools before installing
Chart 5.4 11

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 LAN line RJ45 sequence as follow:

Description Press the RJ45 terminal Press battery terminal connector Disconnect PV terminal Unscrew nut Unscrew screw Knock expansion screw Drill holes on the wall

Chart 5.5

Chart 5.6

LAN line 1-8 colors as below:

PIN

1

2

3

Color

White orange

Orange

White green

4 Blue

5 White blue

6 green

7 White brown

8 brown

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5.3 Installation Instructions
5.3.1 Attention Layoutlength of sensors consider Growatt SPH4000-10000TL3 BH- UP only use meter as its sensor, before installing your system you should know something as below: 1.The cable of meter is suggested not longer than 15m. Because of this, you should consider the cable length between SPH and combiner box. 2.The meter must installed in the L line. 3.The installation layout of energy storage system at home shows as following:

Hybrid Inverter

PV Array

Battery

DC Breaker

Electrical Grid

AC Breaker

Hybrid
Grid EPS
Breaker

AC Breaker

Sensor

Load

EPS Load

Hybrid

L1
2 L2 L3 N
Electic meter

15m

Chart 5.7
5.3.2 Installation of SPH 1.First estimate the size of the inverter on the wall; 2.Determine the location of the drill hole through the cardboard (installation guide), put the cardboard on the wall and make sure the top edge of the cardboard is horizontal. 3.Mark four points at the wall via the hole of the paper board, then remove the cardboard.

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4.Drill four 8 holes at the mark point, the depth is not less than 55mm. 5.Knock four explosion bolt into 8 holes (As the chart 5.8b below). 6.Hang the energy storage machine on the four setscrews (As the chart 5.8c below). 7.Lock the nut of setscrew (As the chart 5.8d below). 8.The whole installation has finished.

a)

b)

c)

d)

Chart 5.8

5.4 SPH System Connection Mode
5.4.1 Connection of PV terminal
PV+

PVThe InverterSide

Chart 5.9 14

Similar to the traditional inverter connecting, the input of PV panel energy can be realized by using MC4 PV terminal, the detail steps are as follows: Step 1: Turn off PV switch. Step 2: Insert PV panel positive and negative cables into MC4 terminalthen connect positive pole(+) of connection cable to positive pole(+) of PV input connector, Connect negative pole(-) of connection cable to negative pole(-)of PV input connector. Please pay attention to PV input voltage and current within permission Limit:
Ø Max PV voltage: 1000V (consider the lowest temperature) Ø Max PV input current: 13.5A Ø Max PV input power per string: 7500W.
Remark: 1. We suggest you use the cable 4mm2/12 AWG to connect. 2. Please do not connect to DC source.
5.4.2 Connection of AC terminal and off grid terminal SPH has a grid output terminal and off grid out terminal, look down on the SPH from the front, the terminal on the left (on grid) is grid outlet for connecting grid, the terminal on the right is an uninterrupted power outlet for connecting critical load.

Wire suggest length:

max cable length

conductor cross section Growatt Growatt Growatt Growatt Growatt Growatt SPH 4000 SPH 5000 SPH 6000 SPH 7000 SPH 8000 SPH 10000 TL3 BH TL3 BH TL3 BH TL3 BH TL3 BH TL3 BH

10AWG

88m

70m

59m

50m

44m

35m

12AWG

55m

44m

37m

31m

27m

22m

AC output terminal and EPS output terminal connection steps as follow: Step 1: Uninstall the AC terminal as below chart.

Chart 5.11 Step 2: Thread cables through pressure screw, seal ring, threaded sleeve in sequence, insert cables into connection terminal according to polarities indicates on it and tighten the screws.

Chart 5.10 15

Chart 5.12 16

Step 3: Push threaded sleeve on to connection terminal until both are locked tightly.
Chart 5.13 Step 4:Plug the socket into AC output terminalclockwise rotation to tighten the socket, counterclockwise rotation to loosen the socket.
Chart 5.14 The following diagram shows the AC output terminal of the Australian machine connection steps, EPS output terminal connection steps consistent with the above steps. AC output terminal and EPS output terminal connection steps as follow: Step 1: Uninstall the AC terminal as below chart.
Chart 5.15 Step 2: Thread cables through pressure screw, seal ring, threaded sleeve in sequence, insert cables into connection terminal according to polarities indicates on it and tighten the screws. 17

Chart 5.16 Step 3: Push threaded sleeve on to connection terminal until both are locked tightly.
Chart 5.17 Step 4:Plug the socket into AC output terminal until it is locked. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to hold the buckle and pull out the AC terminal.
Chart 5.18 Step 5: Plug the AC terminal into the inverter AC port.
Chart 5.19 18

The recommended wiring diagram is as follows:
Chart 5.20 Note: This diagram is an example for gird system without special requirement on electrical wiring connection.The neutral line is necessary.
Chart 5.21 Note: This diagram is an example for Australian and New Zealand gird system where neutral line can’t be switched.The neutral line is necessary. 19

PV

Battery

Electic meter
L1 L2 L3 N
PE

SPHInverter
ACGRID L1 L2 L3 N E
RCD
L1 L2 L3 N E
Load

Chart 5.22 Note: This diagram is an example for customer who only wants to use the on grid storage system.The neutral line is necessary.

Notice:
Ø If you want to use on gird only, please refer to chart 5.22 Connect with AC grid and
float EPS OUTPUT.
Ø If you have no battery now, you can also float BAT terminal, and this hybrid inverter
will only work like a PV inverter.
Ø If you want to use both on gird power and backup power, please refer to chart 5.20
and 5.21.Connect with AC grid and EPS OUTPUT like the chart show.
Ø On grid terminal and off grid terminal can’t directly connect together. Ø Off Grid terminal can’t connect to grid. Ø The first start of system needs Grid power.
EPS output does not support half-wave load type devices, such as hair dryers.

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5.4.3 Connection of battery terminal Similar to the traditional inverter connecting, the input of battery can be realized by using MC4 terminal, the detail steps are as follows: Step 1: Turn off battery switch. Step 2: Insert battery panel positive and negative cables into MC4 terminalthen connect positive pole(+) of connection cable to positive pole(+) of battery input connector, connect negative pole(-) of connection cable to negative pole(-)of battery input connector. Please pay attention to battery input voltage and current within permission Limit:
Ø Max battery voltage: 550V Ø Max battery input current: 25A Ø Max battery input power : 10000W
Remark: We suggest you use the cable4mm2/10 AWG to connect.

5.4.4 Connection of meter terminal
When customer needs to use meter to monitor the energy flow, the meter terminal connection steps are as follows: Step1: Reference 5.2, make LAN cables with RJ45 terminal. Step2: Thread the swivel nut over the LAN cable. Step3: Press the cable support sleeve out of the cable gland. Step4: Remove the filler plug from the cable support sleeve. Step5: Route the LAN cable through an opening in the cable support sleeve. Step6: Thread the LAN cable through the cable gland. Step7: Insert the RJ45 plug of the network cable into the “METER” pin connector on the inverter until it snaps into place. Step8: If no other cables need to be installed, lock the waterproof cover to the inverter with screws. Step9: Screw the swivel nut onto the waterproof cover. Note 1. Meter must be provided by Growatt. If not, maybe meter can’t communicate with SPH inverter. 2. The more detail describe of meter installation, please turn to meter user manual.

Chart 5.23 Note: We suggest the distance between battery and SPH no longer than 5m, and The power line area must be larger than 10AWG.
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Chart 5.24
Chart 5.25 22

Chart 5.26
Remark: Meter wire (15m in length) specification: RJ45, standard LAN line (one end with 8P modular plug, the other connected with transformer). But if the length is not enough, customer can add cable, so the length can be increased to 25m max, the operation is as follow chart:

Chart 5.28

Chart 5.27 5.4.5 Connection of communication terminal for lithium battery (CAN) When using CAN communication with lithium batteriesfor example PYLONTECH X1, connect lithium battery terminal (RJ45) steps as follows: Step1: Unscrew the swivel nut from the cable gland. Step2: Thread the swivel nut over the “CAN” cable. Step3: Press the cable support sleeve out of the cable gland. Step4: Remove the filler plug from the cable support sleeve. Step5: Route the “CAN” cable through an opening in the cable support sleeve. Step6: Thread the “CAN” cable through the cable gland. Step7: Insert the RJ45 plug of the network cable into the “CAN” pin connector on the inverter until it snaps into place. Step8: If no other cables need to be installed, lock the waterproof cover to the inverter with screws. Step9: Screw the swivel nut onto the waterproof cover.
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Chart 5.29 Note: If you are using a lead-acid battery, you do not need to install this communication cable.
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5.4.6 Connection of RS 485 terminal
RS 485 reserved communication interface, can be used for meter communication, please connect the terminal (RJ45) as follows: Step1: Unscrew the swivel nut from the cable gland. Step2: Thread the swivel nut over the “RS485” cable. Step3: Press the cable support sleeve out of the cable gland. Step4: Remove the filler plug from the cable support sleeve. Step5: Route the “RS485” cable through an opening in the cable support sleeve. Step6: Thread the “RS485” cable through the cable gland. Step7: Insert the RJ45 plug of the network cable into the “485-1″or”485-2” pin connector on the inverter until it snaps into place. Step8: If no other cables need to be installed, lock the waterproof cover to the inverter with screws. Step9: Screw the swivel nut onto the waterproof cover.

5.4.7 Connection of DRMS terminal(Australia only)
When SPH is applied to Australia, the DRMS terminals need to be connected, the connection way appears as follows: Step1: Unscrew the swivel nut from the cable gland. Step2: Thread the swivel nut over the “DRMS” cable. Step3: Press the cable support sleeve out of the cable gland. Step4: Remove the filler plug from the cable support sleeve. Step5: Route the “DRMS” cable through an opening in the cable support sleeve. Step6: Thread the “DRMS” cable through the cable gland. Step7: Insert the RJ45 plug of the network cable into the “DRMS” pin connector on the inverter until it snaps into place. Step8: If no other cables need to be installed, lock the waterproof cover to the inverter with screws. Step9: Screw the swivel nut onto the waterproof cover.

Chart 5.30
485-1485-2 485-3
Chart 5.31 25

Chart 5.32
Chart 5.33 26

RJ45 terminal pin assignment

PIN

assignment for inverter scapable of both charging and discharging

1

DRM5

2

DRM6

3

DRM7

4

DRM8

5

RefGen

6

COM/DRM0

7

/

8

/

Method of asserting demand response modes

MODE Rj45 socket asserted by shorting pins

Requirement

DRM0

5

6

operate the disconnection device

DRM5

1

DRM6

2

DRM7

3

DRM8

4

5

Do not generate power

5

Do not generate at more than 50% of

rated power

Do not generate at more than 75% of

5

rated power and sink reactive power if capable

5

Increase power generation (subject to constraints from other active DRMs)

Note: If the cable such as “NTC” (lead-acid battery temperature sensor) cable is not used, please do not remove the filler plug from the cable support sleeve.

5.4.8 Connection of temperature probe for lead-acid battery When customer using lead-acid battery, the temperature probe of the lead-acid battery is used to detect the ambient temperature of the lead-acid battery, the battery temperature cable of the SPH side connection steps are as follows: Step1: Unscrew the swivel nut from the cable gland. Step2: Thread the swivel nut over the “NTC” cable. Step3: Press the cable support sleeve out of the cable gland. Step4: Remove the filler plug from the cable support sleeve. Step5: Route the “NTC” cable through a min opening in the cable support sleeve. Step6: Thread the “NTC” cable through the cable gland. Step7: Insert the RJ45 plug of the network cable into the “NTC” pin connector on the inverter until it snaps into place. Step8: If no other cables need to be installed, lock the waterproof cover to the inverter with screws. Step9: Screw the swivel nut onto the waterproof cover.
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Chart 5.34
Chart 5.35 Note: 1. If you are using a lithium battery, you do not need to install this temperature probe, the probe of the temperature cable should be attached to the surrounding environment of the lead-acid battery, and the length of this cable is 1.5m, so pay attention to the distance of battery and SPH. 2.If the cable such as “NTC” (lead-acid battery temperature sensor) cable is not used, please do not remove the filler plug from the cable support sleeve.
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5.4.9 Connection of Dry contact The dry contact is used to communicate with external devices (such as remote start hot water heater). The wiring steps are as follows: Step1: Unscrew the swivel nut from the cable gland. Step2: Thread the swivel nut over the cable. Step3: Press the cable support sleeve out of the cable gland. Step4: Remove the filler plug from the cable support sleeve. Step5: Route the network cable through an opening in the cable support sleeve. Step6: Thread the network cable through the cable gland. Step7: Thread cables into connection terminal of the inverter, then press the terminal by relevant tools and make sure cables are firmly. Step8: If no other cables need to be installed, lock the waterproof cover to the inverter with screws. Step9: Screw the swivel nut onto the waterproof cover.

5.4.10 Grounding connection SPH must be grounded by cable, the grounding point is showed as follow, and the minimum grounding cable wire diameter is 10.0mm2.

Chart 5.36
Chart 5.37 Note: 1.If the cable such as “Dry contact” cable is not used, please do not remove the filler plug from the cable support sleeve. 2.Dry contact can give a 12V and less than 200mA source output to driver relay and so on. Please be careful of the capacity of this power. 29

Chart 5.38
PV Array Grounding Grounding conductor of PV panel brackets must be firmly connected to earth at PV array side and inverter side and SP side. The sectional area of grounding conductor should be equal to the sectional area of DC grounding conductor. The minimum wire diameter is 10.0mm2. DC Grounding Select the DC Grounding mode according to the local standard and use the PV grounding terminal box and DC Grounding wires of the same specification. Grounding Device If the positive pole or the negative pole of PV array need to be grounded in the PV system, the inverter output should be insulated by Isolation Transformer. Isolation transformer must conform to IEC62109-1,-2 standard. Connection as below:

L Transformer

PV array

Inverter

Grid

N PE
Chart 5.39 30

6 Commissioning
6.1 Commissioning of SPH
Electrify SPH after all installation of Part5 be finished, here are the steps:
Ø Connect PV Ø Connect AC Ø Connect battery Ø Turn on AC first Ø Then turn on battery Ø Last turn on PV
If PV Grid and battery are available, system would work on the “normal” mode. When the SPH on the normal mode, the screen showing “normal”, LED is green, if SPH not enter normal mode successful,especially the LCD is red, you need to check below:
Ø Make sure all the connection is correct. Ø All the external switches are on. Ø Inverter built -in switch is on. Ø Make sure the lithium battery is on. Ø Refer to Part 9.1 for correction.
You can refer to Part 6.4.4 for work mode setting, then configure monitor, finish commissioning.
6.2 Operation modes
6.2.1 Normal mode Normal mode is working state which including online mode and backup mode.
Online mode
User can set an appropriate priority mode according to request when SPH working on the online mode. If customer uses the LCD and key settings, you can only set one period, but if you use website settings, you can set up to three periods of the priority mode. ( Refer to 6.4.4) Load first: load first is the default mode, when it’s working in this mode, PV energy would offer to load and battery prior; when PV is Insufficient, battery would discharge; when PV is sufficient for load, the excess energy would feed to battery. If there is no battery or battery is full, the excess energy would feed to Grid(except anti -reflux ). Battery first: when SPH working in this mode, battery would be charged first, it’s suitable working on the period when the electric charge is low. user need to set the mode ON and OFF time, and the end time of battery SOC. Users can set power rate which less than the battery maximum output power. If the customer doesn’t enable the AC CHG (AC grid charging functions). Inverter will charge battery by PV power as large as it can do. If the customer enables the AC CHG (AC grid charging functions). Inverter will charge battery by PV power and AC power from grid as large as it can do. Grid first: when SPH working in Grid-first mode, the PV energy would feed to Grid first. User can choose the period when electric charge is high. User need to set the mode ON and OFF time, and the end time of battery SOC. user can set power rate which less than the battery maximum output power. 31

Backup mode
If Grid lost, system would turn to backup mode (user can disable it, refer to 6.4.4) and AC output from EPS LOAD port, all the energy from PV and battery, if the PV also lost, then only battery discharge. Mind you, SPH maximum output power is 10000W in this mode, the load which connect with EPS LOAD should less than 10000W. NOTICE: User only can set one period for battery first and Grid first on the LCD, if user need set more pleases login shineserver. If user needs Grid charge battery, user need input password on the SC surface and set the AC CHG to enable.
6.2.2 Fault mode The SPH’s intelligent control system could monitor and adjustment system’s status continuously, when SPH inverter monitoring anything unexpected happen, such as system fault or machine fault ,the LCD will display the fault information, in fault mode, the LED light will be lighten. NOTICE:
Ø The detail’s fault information please refer to 9.1 Ø Some fault information is in order to remind users that might have some faults
occurred in inverter side.
6.2.3 Programming mode Programming mode indicates the SPH is updating, don’t cut out power when it’s updating until the processing is finish, SPH inverter would log out automatically when the updating finish and turn to other mode.
6.2.4 Checking mode Before SPH work in normal mode, it will go to self-check mode. If all are ok, system will go to normal mode, otherwise, it will go to fault mode.
6.2.5 Standby mode If the system hasn’t faults while the condition is not qualified, SPH would stay at standby mode.
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6.2.6 Shutdown mode
If customer need SPH inverter stop working, customer must disconnect all the energy source, then SPH inverter will turn into shutdown mode automatically. The following is the shutdown procedure: Ø Shutdown the PV side Ø Turn off battery switch. Ø Shut down AC power of SPH. Then you can see the both LED and LCD of SP are off. NOTICE: After all the actions are done, you still have to wait for more than 5 minutes.

6.3 Country setting
Growatt can provide various regulations of the machine, after customers receive the machine, according to their country/region, by LCD to set the corresponding regulations. please select the correct option when installing Growatt Inverter.Following is the LCD introduction.

Contry/region EU model

Regulation display VDE0126 Germany
VDE-AR-N4110 Belgium Poland France Spain Austria
Denmark_DK1 Denmark_DK2
Sweden Norway Switzerland Bulgaria Greece Estonia EN50549 CzechRepublic

Model display GT0XXXXXX1 GT0XXXXXX1
(NULL) GT0XXXXXXD GT0XXXXXXB GT1XXXXXX9 GT0XXXXXX0 GT1XXXXXXE GT1XXXXXX7 GT1XXXXXXB GT1XXXXXX6
(NULL) (NULL) (NULL) GT0XXXXXX2 (NULL) GT1XXXXXXD GT2XXXXXX3

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General model
Italy Hungary
UK
Australia
Brazil Mexico
India Korea Taiwan Thailand Vietnam CQC

VDE0126 TUNISIA Ukraine VDE-AR-N4105 IEC62116&61727 South Africa
Dubai Chile Argentina Uruguay Others CEI 0-21 CEI 0-16 Hungary G98 G99 Ireland NI_G98 NI_G99 AS4777 NewZealand Queensland AU_Victoria AU_Western AU_Horizon AU_Ausgrid AU_Endeavour AU_Ergon_Energy AU_Energex AU_sa_network Brazil Brazil 240V Mexico India Korea Taiwan VPC Taiwan TPC MEA PEA Vietnam CQC CQC_1

GT0XXXXXX1 (NULL) (NULL)
GT0XXXXXX7 GT0XXXXXXC GT1XXXXXXC(NULL)
(NULL) (NULL) (NULL) (NULL) (NULL) GT0XXXXXX4 (NULL) GT0XXXXXXC GT0XXXXXX8 GT0XXXXXX5 GT1XXXXXX3 (NULL) (NULL) GT4XXXXXX3 GT5XXXXXX8 GT4XXXXXX2 GT4XXXXXX1 GT4XXXXXX4 GT4XXXXXX5 GT4XXXXXX6 GT4XXXXXX7 GT4XXXXXX8 GT4XXXXXX9 GT4XXXXXXA GT1XXXXXX5(NULL) (NULL) (NULL) GT1XXXXXX4(NULL) (NULL) GT1XXXXXX2(NULL) (NULL)
GT0XXXXXXE GT0XXXXXXF
(NULL) GT0XXXXXXA GT1XXXXXX1
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6.4 Display and button
6.4.1 LCD display area
Normal Vb / Cb: 488.0 V 88%

Chart 6.1

Location A B C D E F G H I J
K
L
M
N

Description State Information PV input (if you connect two tracks, it will show two. Otherwise show one) SPH inverter Power flow line Grid Battery (show the SOC in five grid, Every grid represents 20%) Local load Wireless communication RS232
RS485
Buzzer(Reserved)
Warning
Fault

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6.4.2 LED and button instruction

Chart 6.2

Location A B C D

Status

Description

ESC- button(cancel control) Down-button

Enter-button

E

UP-button

Notice LED showing status of SPH, it has two colors, one is green and another is red. Please turn to 3.1 and read the detail of LED.

6.4.3 LCD display column LCD display column is used to show the current state, basic information and fault information. Also includes language setting, program charging/discharging priority and system time. On default condition will take turns to display the information.

Normal Vb / Cb: 488.0 V 88%

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The A line’s concluding information as follow:
Ø Standby state: SPH is in standby state. No error in this state, but for other reasons,
make it in a wait state.
Ø Normal state: SPH is normal working state. Ø Checking state: SPH is in self- check state, if there is no error or warning, SPH will go
to normal state or standby state. Otherwise it will go to fault state.
Ø Programming state: SPH is in updating firmware state. Ø Fault state: SPH has fault information, it will be in stopped operational protection
state.
The B line’s information as follow: In normal, it will turn on page automatically, when pushing the button “UP”, the order of the paging information as follow:

WorkMode Input&Output Para

WorkMode (L e ad a c i)dV b:xx.xV
(Li t hiu)mV b/C b:xx.xV/xx x%

Batteryinfo

WorkMode P bat: ( + /-)X XXX W

Battery power

WorkMode Vpv:xxxV/xxxV

PV1/PV2

WorkMode Ppv:xxxxW/xxxxW

PV1/PV2

Grid

Online
WorkMode Grid:xxxV/xxHz

Output AC Power

WorkMode Po:xxxxW/xxxxVA

offline
WorkMode EPS :xxxV/xxHz
EPS WorkMUoPdSe/EPS EPS :xxxxVA

WorkMode Per_Load: %
WorkMode PL: (+/-)XXXXW
WorkMode Pex: (+/-)XXXXW
WorkMode Pm: (+/-)XXX XW

MasterPower Extern PvInv Power Load Power

WorkMode Epv_d:xxxx.x KWh

PV1/PV2Inv Etoday

WorkMode Epv_a:xxxx.x KWh

PV1/PV2Inv Etotal

WorkMode Ec_d:xxxx.x KWh

BAT ChargeEtoday

WorkMode Ec_a:xxxx.x KWh

BAT ChargeEtotal

WorkMode Ed_d:xxxx.x KWh

BAT DischargeEtoday

WorkMode Ed_a:xxxx.x KWh

BAT DischargeEtotal

WorkMode Eac_d:xxxx.x KWh
WorkMode Eac_a:xxxx.x KWh

AC outputEtoday AC outputEtotal

WorkMode STM3:x xxx x x

enter

WorkMode Eld_d:xxxx.x KWh

Load_Etoday

WorkMode Eld_a:xxxx.x KWh

Load_Etotal

WorkMode Etg_d:xxxx.x KWh

To Grid Etoday

WorkMode Etg_a:xxxx.x KWh
WorkMode Etu_d:xxxx.x KWh

To Grid Etotal To User Etoday

WorkMode Etu_a:xxxx.x KWh

To User Etotal

WorkMode Eex_d:xxxx.x KWh

Extern PvInvEtoday

WorkMode Eex_a:xxxx.x KWh

Extern PvInvEtotal

WorkMode 20X X/XX/XX/ X X:X X

System Time

WorkMode S e rNo:xxx x xxxx x x

SerNo Code

WorkMode M o del:xxx x xxxx x x

SPH Model

WorkMode FW V e rsi o:nx xxx
WorkMode M CU:x x x xxx

enter

Chart 6.4
Note:
Ø “Down” control command (if press “up” button, command will go back). Ø Workmode depend on the situation. If SPH is normal state, it will show “normal”. If
SPH is standby state, it will show as “standby” etc.
Ø Some special definitions are explained, for example: Vb means the voltage of
battery. Cb means the capacity of lithium battery (only lithium battery shows this data). Pm means the monitor power of user.

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6.4.4 work mode set up You can enter set up page by long press “enter” for 3S, in this page, you can press “enter” or “ESC” for 1S to finish the selection, the page shows like following:

Press “enter” key more than 3 seconds into setup mode
WorkMode
Configuration

WorkMode Basic Parameter

Press “down” key to the next item

WorkMode DiagnoseFun

Press “enter” key more than 1 seconds to make sure

WorkMode EPS
WorkMode Priority
WorkMode Mode Change
WorkMode ExportLimit

WorkMode RS485 Seting
WorkMode Country/Area

WorkMode Dry Connect

WorkMode Default Set
WorkMode Auto Test
Chart 6.5

If you choose CEI and used SPH inverter in Italy, SPH inverter have Auto Test function. How to use the Autotest functions. Please see the annex.

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1.Under the Basic Para, you can see the setup options below after pressing Enter for 1S

Press “Enter ” key more than 1 seconds to make sure
WorkMode Basic Parameter
Press “Down ” key to the next item
Only display when battery type is lead acid

WorkMode Language
WorkMode System time
WorkMode RS485 Addr
WorkMode Lead-acid LV
WorkMode Lead-acid CC
WorkMode Lead-acid CV

Press “Enter” key more than 1 seconds to make sure
WorkMode English Italiano Deutsch
WorkMode xxxxY/xxM/xxD XX :XX
WorkMode COM Address : 1

WorkMode 11.5 V
WorkMode 25 A

Range from 10 to 12V, and the accuracy is 0.1V
Range from 1 to 25A, and the accuracy is 1A

WorkMode 14.5V

Range from 12 to
15V, and the accuracy is 0.1V

WorkMode Lead-acid Number

WorkMode 12

Can only be set to 12/18/24/36

Chart 6.6 In the basic Parameter, you can set language (English, Italian, German), system time, Lead-acid LV(minimum voltage of single battery, default is 11.5V), Lead-acid CC(maximum battery charge&discharge current , default is 25A), Lead-acid CV(maximum voltage of single battery, default is 14.5V), Lead- acid Number(number of connected batteries, default is 12).

2.Under the EPS, you can see the setup options below after pressing Enter for 1S:

Press “enter” key to make sure
WorkMode EPS

WorkMode

EPS: Enable

Press “down”

Disable

key to the next item

WorkMode
ACVolt: 230 V 240 V 208 V

WorkMode
AC Freq: 50 Hz 60 Hz

WorkMode
N_PE Relay : ON OFF

Chart 6.7

WorkMode
Bypass: ON OFF

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Note: 1.When EPS Disable & Bypass: OFF, there is no output at the EPS port under any circumstances; 2.When EPS Enable & Bypass: OFF, the EPS port has no output when there is power grid, and the EPS port has output when there is no power grid, and the load needs to be switched through ATS; 3.When EPS Disable & Bypass: ON, the EPS port has output when there is power grid, and the EPS port has no output when there is no power grid; 4.When EPS Enable & Bypass: ON, there is output at the EPS port under any circumstances(The normal working mode of EU models). 5.When N_PE Relay ON, the N-PE relay is closed in the off- grid mode(at this time, the EPS-N line and EPS-PE line will be connected), and disconnected in other modes. When N_PE Relay OFF, the N-PE relay remains open under any circumstances.
In the EPS you can set, including enable or disable (default is enable), AC voltage(default is 230V) and frequency (default site 50HZ).

3.Under the Priority, you can see the setup options below after pressing Enter:

WorkMode Priority

WorkMode Opt: Load First
Bat First Grid First
Press “down” key to the next item

If battery first is choosen
WorkMode Bat First: OK
NO

Choose “OK” to the next item

If you need to enable AC charging function, you need key password
WorkMode SC :

WorkMode AC CHG: Enable
Disable

WorkMode Time

WorkMode 00:00 ­ 00:00

If Grid first is choosen
WorkMode Grid First: OK
NO

Choose “OK” to the next item

Press “down” key to the next item

WorkMode Stop SOC: 100%

Range from 5% to 100%, and the accuracy is 1%

WorkMode Power Rate: 100 %

Range from 5% to 100%, and the accuracy is 1%

WorkMode Save OK
NO

WorkMode Time

WorkMode 00:00 ­ 00:00

WorkMode Stop SOC: 5%

Range from 5% to 100%, and the accuracy is 1%

WorkMode Power Rate: 100 %

Range from 5% to 100%, and the accuracy is 1%

If Load first is choosen
WorkMode Load FirstOK
NO
Chart 6.8

Choose “OK” to the next item

WorkMode Save OK
NO
WorkMode Stop SOC:xx%

Note:
Ø “Power Rate” is used to set up power of battery. So different battery may have the
different power, customer need to check the max power of battery.
Ø Time setting is 24-hour.If the end time is less than beginning time, it defaults to
spanning days.

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4.Under the Mode Change, you can see the setup options below after pressing Enter:

Press “enter ” key to make sure
WorkMode

Press “enter ” key to make sure
WorkMode

Mode Change

Battery Lithium Lead -acid

Chart 6.9

In the battery type, you can choose lithium battery or lead-acid battery.

5.Under the DiagnoseFun,you can run”DiagnoseFun”after the installation is completed.

Press “enter” key to make sure
WorkMode DiagnoseFun

WorkMode
AssemDiag:ON OFF
Choose “ON” to the next item

WorkMode Meter1CommTest

Fail

WorkMode

Meter1CommFail

OK

WorkMode

Passed and

Meter1CommPass displayed for 10s

The test fails and press OK to exit

WorkMode M1AssembleTest

BatFail

OK

M1Fail

WorkMode BattChrOrDisFail
WorkMode M1AbnormalWire

The test fails and press OK to exit

WorkMode M1AssemblePass

Passed and displayed for 10s

WorkMode BattChrOrDisTest
OK

Passed and

WorkMode

displayed for 10s BattChrOrDisPass

Fail

WorkMode

The test fails

and press OK to

BattChrOrDisFail exit

Only displayed when RS485-1/-2 set Meter2 Enable

WorkMode Meter2CommTest

Fail

WorkMode

Meter2CommFail

OK

WorkMode

Passed and

Meter2CommPass displayed for 10s

The test fails and press OK to exit

WorkMode AssembleDiagOk

Diagnosis OK and press OK to exit

Chart 6.10

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Note 1.After each step of the test is OK, the LCD displays PASS, wait for 10s and then proceed to the next test.
2.After detecting Fail, you need to press OK to exit. 3.When all the tests are completed, you need to press the OK key to confirm and exit. 4.Disconnect PV, EPS, Load ,Turn on BAT and Grid only, and than run the DiagnoseFun.

When DiagnoseFun fails, please press OK button and check the table below to confirm the cause of the problem.

Error Message Meter1CommFail BattChrOrDisFail M1AbnormalWire Meter2CommFail

Description Meter1 communication fault The battery cannot charge or discharge normally
Meter1 wiring error
Meter2 communication fault

Suggestion Check the communication line between meter1 and inverter is good or not. Check if there are Battery or BMS related error messages on the LCD.
Check if the phase sequence of Meter1 power line is correct. Check the communication line between meter2 and inverter is good or not.

6.Under the Export Limit, you can see the setup options below after pressing Enter:

Press “enter” key to make sure
WorkMode ExportLimit
Press “down” key to the next item

WorkMode
ExportLimit: ON OFF
WorkMode SingleExport :ON
OFF
WorkMode
PowerRate:00.0%

Range from 00.0% to
100.0% And the accuracy is 0.1%; Default value is 00.0%

WorkMode
Failsafe:ON OFF

Only displayed when Safety regulations are G98/G99 and meter mode

WorkMode
LoadFstCtrl :SiEn LoadFstCtrl :ThEn Chart 6.11

LoadFirstControl

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Note 1.Setup ExportLimit ON and SingleExport OFF. ExportLimit control in total; 2.Setup ExportLimit ON and SingleExport ON. ExportLimit control in single phase; 3.LoadFstCtrl:Single Phase Enable or Three Phase Enable.If setup SiEn, ExportLimit in single phase at the LoadFirst.Setup ThEn, ExportLimit in total at the LoadFirst.
Export Limit is used for users to control the energy flowing to the grid.If this function is enabled,the feeding power to grid will be equal or less than the setup value.The purpose of the Fail Safe function is to ensure that should any part of the ELS fail,the Active Power exported across the Connection Point will drop to the Agreed Export Capacity or less within within the specified time.
Note: Default value is 00.0%. When the total anti- backflow( ExportLimit) is enabled, the total anti- backflow is effective. Single- phase anti- backflow is Only effective when single- phase antibackflow(SingleExport) and total anti-backflow(ExportLimit) are enabled at the same time.
7. Under the RS485 setting, you can choose RS485 communication mode after pressing Enter:

WorkMode

WorkMode

RS485 Seting

PortShinemaster Meter2 VPP unused

Chart 6.12

Note: Default mode is unused. In ShineMaster mode, SPH will enter parallel mode. At this time, it needs to be equipped with SEM-E and does not need to be connected to the meter. In Meter2 mode, SPH allows two meters to be connected. One is used to read the bus power, and the other is used to read the power of other inverters. In VPP mode, SPH allows access to external controllers to make relevant settings for SPH.

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8. Under the Country/Area setting, you can change the safety options of SPH after pressing Enter:

Europe Area

WorkMode
VDE0126 …
EN50438

WorkMode Country/Area

If you need to change safety options , you need key password
WorkMode SC :

General Area Australia Area

… Italy Area
Chart 6.13

WorkMode VDE0126 … Chile
WorkMode AS4777 …
AU_sa_network
WorkMode CEI 0-21 CEI 0-16

Note: Default safety regulations are set at the factory. Determine the region according to the factory’s safety regulations, LCD can only set the corresponding region’s safety regulations.

9. Under the Dry Connect setting, you can control the working hours of external water heaters, diesel generators and other equipment by setting SPH after pressing Enter:

WorkMode Dry Connect

WorkMode
Heater Generator Disable

WorkMode Heater: OK
NO

WorkMode
D-Time
D-Export Power D-Mix
SaveOK NO
D-Mix D-Export Power

D-Time

WorkMode 00:00 ­ 00:00

D-Time: trigger by time D-Export Power: trigger by output power D-Mix: trigger by time and output power

WorkMode Export P: 0000W

WorkMode OnDelay: 00min

WorkMode MinRun: 000 min

WorkMode TurnOff P: 000W

WorkMode 00:00 ­ 00:00

WorkMode Export P: 0000 W

WorkMode OnDelay: 00min

WorkMode MinRun: 000 min

WorkMode TurnOff P: 000W

WorkMode Generator : OK

WorkMode D-Time

D-time

WorkMode 00:00 ­ 00:00

NO

D-Bat

SaveOK

NO

D-Bat

WorkMode Min.Soc 00%

Chart 6.14

Min.Vbat 00.0V

Note: The D-Bat setting item in the generator option will display different parameters according to the type of battery connected. Min.SOC will displayed when a lithium battery is connected, and Min.Vbat when a lead-acid battery is connected.

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10.Under the default set, you can see the setup options below after pressing Enter:

Press “enter” key to make sure

Press “enter” key more than 3 seconds to make sure

WorkMode Default Set

WorkMode YES

Chart 6.15

Default set is “resume to default setting “, please don’t use it unless it’s necessary.

6.5 Communication
6.5.1 Use of USB-A port
USB-A port is mainly for firmware update. Through USB connection, we can quickly update the software of machine. You can see USB-A as below:

Chart 6.16 Note: USB is only used for firmware update. Customer can’t use it for charging.
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6.5.2 Use of 485-1/485-2 port
485-1/485-2 port is the extended 485 interface on SPH, which needs to be used in conjunction with the RS485 Setting in the LCD menu to communicate with external devices.

Chart 6.17 When set to ShineMaster mode, the wiring diagram is as follows:
Grid

Ct1 Ct2 Ct3

EPS Load

EPS Load

EPS Load

Chart 6.18
The 485-1 port of the first SPH is connected to SEM-E through a network cable, and the 485-2 port is connected to the 485-1 port of the next SPH through a network cable, and so on until the last SPH (SPH can be replaced with other inverters that support ShineMaster function). Note: SPH needs to be set to Load First.

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When set to Meter2 mode, the wiring diagram is as follows:

Battery PV

SPH

PV

485-1

METER

or 485-2

ACGRID

L1 L2 L3 N E

UPS OUTPUT L1 L2 L3 N E

Inverter
ACGRID L1 L2 L3 N E

Electic meter1
L1 L2 L3 N
PE

Electic meter2
L1 L2 L3 N

L1 L2 L3 N E
Load

L1 L2 L3 N E
UPS Load

Chart 6.19
As the host, SPH will receive information from two meters at the same time: the first meter (the original SPH meter) needs to be connected to the grid- side bus, and the communication line is connected to the Meter port; the second meter needs to be connected to the output of the inverter terminal, the communication line is connected to 485-1/485-2 port. When set to VPP mode, the wiring diagram is as follows:

RS485 cable Chart 6.20

VPP collector

Computer

The external VPP collector is connected to 485-1/485-2 port through a network cable, at this time SPH will respond to the relevant instructions issued by VPP.

6.5.3 Use of 485-3 port 485-3 port is mainly used for monitoring connection with computer, users can monitor, set parameters and update the software of the machine through 485-3 connection with machine and PC, using the shinebus software developed by Growatt. About ShineBus software, when you needed, please download from official website of Growatt.
ShineBus
Chart 6.21
Chart 6.22

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The wiring diagram is as follows:

RS485 cable

Computer

6.5.3 The SPH’s monitoring

USB-RS485 cable
Chart 6.23

The SPH provide RS485 interface. Users can through the following communication solution to monitor the SPH. Note: This monitoring devices can only be used with Growatt’s Shineserver / shinephone monitor platform. Wi-Fi-X / Shinelink are connect with inverter via USB interface and use computer terminal / or mobile phone for data monitoring.

Start-up and shut down SPH system 7
7.1 Start-up the SPH system
Users can start-up SPH inverters through following steps: 1.Connect to PV. 2.Connect to Grid. 3.Connect to Battery. 4.Turn the switch on in turn of Grid, battery and PV. 5.When the LED turns green, the working information on LCD indicates the successful start-up of SPH inverter.
7.2 Disconnect the SPH system
1.Turn off all the circuit breaker and switch. 2.Disconnect PV. 3.Disconnect the inverter. 4.Disconnect the battery. 5.Pull up AC PLUG connection. 6.Waiting until LED, LCD display have gone out, the SPH is shut down completely.

Chart 6.24

Chart 6.25

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8 Attention of the installation environment, maintenance and cleaning
Heat dissipation performance is very important when SPH inverter work under the environment of high temperature, better heat dissipation can reduce the possibility of SPH inverter stops working. Growatt SPH series inverter without fan so belongs to natural cooling, hot air from the top of the radiator, tie- in battery, use environment for IP65, please pay attention to the temperature of the installation environment, to ensure that the battery’s safety and the normal work of the machine. When use battery, please pay attention to the follow information: Caution: Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. The batteries may explode. Caution: Do not open or damage batteries. Released electrolyte is harmful to the skin and eyes. It may be toxic. Caution: A battery can present a risk of electrical shock and high short-circuit current. The following precautions should be observed when working on batteries: a) ve watches, rings or other metal objects. b) Use tools with insulated handles. c) Wear rubber gloves and boots. d) Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of batteries. e) Disconnect charging source prior to connecting or disconnecting battery terminals. f) Determine if battery is inadvertently grounded. If inadvertently grounded, remove source from ground. Contact with any part of a grounded battery can result in electrical shock. The likelihood of such shock can be reduced if such grounds are removed during installation and maintenance(applicable to equipment and remote battery supplies not having a grounded supply circuit). If SPH inverter doesn’t work for overheating or too cold, solve it according to the following methods:
Ø Confirm whether the radiator air duct installation is reasonable, choose the
appropriate position before installation.
Ø If lead-acid batteries are connected, confirming the NTC battery is in a good
installation.
Ø Confirm whether the battery temperature is too high, too high temperature of
battery can also lead to SPH fail to work, at this point, to ventilation, cooling or still handle to the battery, please.
Ø If temperature is low, also can appear the battery low temperature protection, the
battery will start with small load in low temperature output, after temperature back to normal system can work normally, please be patient at this time.
Ø If the temperature is too low, it is possible that battery will be low temperature
protection, at this time, please pay attention to the working temperature range listed in the specifications of the book.
Ø Servicing of batteries should be performed or supervised by personnel
knowledgeable about batteries and the required precautions.
Ø When replacing batteries, replace with the same type and number of batteries or
battery packs.
Ø General instructions regarding removal and installation of batteries.
Remark: All of above action should be operated by professional person, if you want to do these works, you must make sure the whole system are off.
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Fault removal 9
Our products are carried out with strict tests before they take out, if the operation difficulties in the process of installation, please log on to www.ginverter.com website, view the Q&A program. When SPH inverter fault happens, please inform our company, and to provide SPH related information, we will have a professional after-sales service personnel to answer you. What you need to provide the information about the SPH including:
Ø Serial number. Ø Model. Ø Information about the LCD display. Ø Brief description of problems. Ø The battery voltage. Ø The PV input voltage and power per string. Ø The grid voltage and frequency. Ø Can you retell the failure problem? If you can, what kind of a situation. Ø Did the problem happen in the past? Ø When did this fault happen? First installation?
About the battery:
Ø The manufacturer name and model of battery. Ø Capacity of battery. Ø Output voltage of the battery. Ø The time you buy Battery and frequency you use it.

9.1 System fault information list and troubleshooting suggestions

Error message

Warning Message Description

Suggestion

Warning401 Warning203 Warning506

Meter Communication fault Pv1 or PV2 Circuit short Battery temperature out of specified range for charge or discharge

Check the wire connection between meter and inverter is good or not. 1.Check the positive and negative of PV input is reversed or not. 2.Reinserted the PV terminal, please contact Growatt service center if restart can’t solve the problem. Check the environment temperature of battery is in the range of specification or not.

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AC V Outrange AC F Outrange BMS COM Fault Battery reversed

Grid voltage fault. Please refer to the local grid standard for more details of the grid frequency. Grid frequency fault. Please refer to the local grid standard for more details for the grid voltage. Communication fault Battery terminals reversed

1.Check the AC voltage is in the range of standard voltage in specification. 2.Check the grid connection is good or not. 1.Check the frequency is in the range of specification or not. 2.Restart inverter. 3.Please contact Growatt service center if restart can’t solve the problem.
1.Check the lithium Battery is open or not. 2.Check the connection of lithium Battery and inverter is good or not. Check the positive and negative of battery is reversed or not.

BAT NTC Open Battery Open
Over load

NTC open (only for lead-acid battery)

1.Check the temperature of leadacid battery is installed or not. 2.Check the temperature of leadacid battery is connected well or not.

Battery terminal open (only for lithium battery)

1.Check the battery connection is good or not. 2.Check the switches between the battery and inverter are all on or not.

EPS output overload warning. If this warning occurred three time. Off-grid function will be locked one hour and output power again.

Please reduce the load of EPS output.

No AC Connection No Utility

1.Please confirm grid is lost or not. 2.Check the grid connection is good or not. 3.Check the switches on the cable are on or not.

Output High DCI

Output DC current too high. Please refer to the local grid standard for disconnection time when the output DC current is too high.

1.Restart inverter. 2.Please contact Growatt service center if restart can’t solve the problem.

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Bat Voltage High

Battery Voltage higher than 560V

1.Check the voltage of battery is in the range of specification or not. 2.Check the battery connection is right or not If battery is really higher than 560V. Please disconnect the connection of battery and check inverter.

Bat Voltage Low

Battery Voltage Lower than100 V

BMS Warning:XXX BMS report warning

BMS error:XXX

BMS report error

1.Check the real voltage of battery. 2.Check the wire of battery and inverter is good or not.
1.Check the warning information from lithium battery user manual. 2.Please contact Growatt service center if restart can’t solve the problem.
1.Check the warning information from lithium battery user manual. 2.Please contact Growatt service center if restart can’t solve the problem.

EPS Volt Low

EPS output voltage low

1.Check the load of EPS. If overload occurred, reduce load. 2.Restart inverter again.

Error message

Error message

Description

Suggestion

Error 411

Internal communication failed

1.Restart inverter. 2.Please contact Growatt service center if restart can’t solve the problem.

Error 418

DSP and COM firmware version 1.Read DSP and COM firmware

unmatch, system fault.

version from LCD or shinebus.

2.Check if the firmware is correct.

Error 303

Inverter L N reversed or ground failed

1.Check the connection of PV panels and inverter is good or not. 2.Check the PE of inverter is good or not.

Error 405

Relay fault

1.Restart inverter. 2.Please contact Growatt service center if restart can’t solve the problem.

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Error 407

Autotest failed (only in Italy)

PV Isolation Low PV isolation too low

OP Short Fault EPS Output Short Fault

1.Restart inverter. 2.Please contact Growatt service center if restart can’t solve the problem. 1.Check the connection of PV panels and inverter is good or not. 2.Check the PE of inverter is good or not. 1.Check the load of EPS. 2.Check the output of EPS. Especial not connect to grid.

NTC Open

Internal temperature failed

Please contact Growatt service center

Error 406

Model set up not meet with certification

Please check model set or check the DIP setting

Residual I High Leakage current too high

1.Check the cable of inverter. 2.Restart inverter. 3.Please contact Growatt service center if restart can’t solve the problem.

Error 408

Temperature over range

Please check the temperature is in the range of specification or not.

PV Voltage High PV voltage higher than datasheet

Please check the voltage of PV input is in the range of specification or not.

10 EU Declaration of Conformity
With the scope of EU directives: ·2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive (LVD) ·2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) ·2011/65/EU RoHS Directive and its amendment (EU)2015/863 Shenzhen Growatt New Energy Technology Co. Ltd confirms that the Growatt inverters and accessories described in this document are in compliance with the above mentioned EU directives. The entire EU Declaration of Conformity can be found at www.ginverter.com.
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Decommissioning 11
11.1 Dismantling the energy storage
1.Disconnect the SPH inverter such as mentioned in section 7. 2.Disconnect the upper cable of SPH inverter.
Watch out the SPH’s shell heat and prevent to scald Wait 20 minutes until the SPH cooling and then to disassembly! 3.Unscrew all the connecting cable. 4.Unscrew the radiator and wall-mounted anchor screw and then take down the machine from wall.
11.2 Packing the SPH inverter
Usually placed SPH inverter in the packing box with tape sealing, If the SPH inverter cannot reoccupy, You can choose a cheap carton for packaging. Carton requirements must meet the size of the inverter and can support energy storage machine overall weight.
11.3 Storing SPH inverter
Store SPH inverter in a dry place where ambient temperatures are always between -25°C and +60°C.
11.4 Disposing of the SPH inverter
Do not dispose of SPH inverter together with household waste. Please accordance with the disposal regulations for electronic waste which apply at the installation site at that time. Ensure that the old unit and, where applicable, any accessories are disposed of in a proper manner.
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12 Product specification

12.1 Growatt SPH series energy storage machine product specification

Model SPH 4000 SPH 5000 SPH 6000 SPH 7000 SPH 8000 SPH 10000

Specifications

Tl3 BH-UP Tl3 BH-UP Tl3 BH-UP Tl3 BH-UP Tl3 BH-UP Tl3 BH-UP

Input data(DC)

Max. recommended PV power(for module STC)

6000W

7500W

9000W 10500W 12000W 15000W

Max. DC voltage

1000V

1000V

1000V

1000V

1000V

1000V

Start voltage

120V

120V

120V

120V

120V

120V

Nominal voltage

600V

600V

600V

600V

600V

600V

MPP voltage range

120~1000V 120~1000V 120~1000V 120~1000V 120~1000V 120~1000V

No. of MPP trackers

2

2

2

2

2

2

No. of PV strings per MPP trackers

1

1

1

1

1

1

Max. input current per MPP

13.5A/ 13.5A

13.5A/ 13.5A

13.5A/ 13.5A

13.5A/ 13.5A

13.5A/ 13.5A

13.5A/ 13.5A

Max. short-circuit current per MPP trackers

16.9A/ 16.9A

16.9A/ 16.9A

16.9A/ 16.9A

16.9A/ 16.9A

16.9A/ 16.9A

16.9A/ 16.9A

Output data(AC)

AC nominal power

4000W

Max. AC apparent power Nominal AC voltage/range AC grid frequency/range

4000VA

Max. output current Power factor(@nominal power) Adjustable power factor

6.1A

THDi

AC grid connection type

Stand alone(AC power)

AC nominal output power

4000W

Max. AC apparent power 4000VA

Nominal AC voltage

Nominal AC frequency

Max. output current

6.1A

5000W 5000VA

6000W 6000VA

7000W 7000VA

8000W 8000VA

230V/400V; 310~476V

50/60Hz; 45~55Hz/55~65 Hz

7.6A

9.1A

10.6A

12.1A

1

0.8leading ~ 0.8laging <3%
3W+N+PE

5000W 5000VA
7.6A

6000W

7000W

6000VA 7000VA 230V/400V

50/60Hz

9.1A

10.6A

8000W 8000VA
12.1A

10000W 10000VA
15.2A
10000W 10000VA
15.2A

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THDV Switch time Battery dataDC Battery voltage range Max. charging / discharging current Continuous charging / discharging power Type of battery Capacity of battery
Efficiency

< 3% < 10ms

4000W

100~550V 25A

5000W 6000W

7000W 8000W

lithium battery / Lead-acid battery 7.68~76.8kWh

10000W

Max. efficiency
Euro-eta MAX. Battery charge/discharge efficiency Protection devices DC reverse-polarity protection Battery reverse protection DC switch
DC Surge protection

97.6% 97.0%
97.4%

97.8% 97.2%
97.4%

98.0% 97.3%

98.2% 97.4%

98.2% 97.4%

97.4%

97.4%

97.4%

98.2% 97.5%
97.4%

yes yes yes Type

Insulation resistance monitoring

yes

AC surge protection
AC short-circuit protection Ground fault monitoring
Grid monitoring Anti-islanding protection Residual-current monitoring unit General data Dimensions (W / H / D) Weight Operating temperature range

Type yes yes yes yes
yes
544505198.5mm 33kg
­25 °C ~ +60 °C(­13 °F ~ +140 °F) With derating above 45 °C(113 °F)

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Noise emission (typical) Altitude Self-Consumption Topology Cooling Protection degree Relative humidity DC connection AC connection Battery connection Interfaces Display RS485/CAN/USB RF/WIFI/GPRS/4G Warranty: 5 / 10 years Certificates and approvals

35 dB(A) 3000m <13W
Transformerless Natural IP65 0~100%
H4 / MC4 (optional ) Connector
H4 / MC4 (optional)
LCD+LED yes
optional yes / optional

Grid regulation

IEC 62040, VDE-AR-N 4105, VDE 0126, UTE C 15-712, C10/C11
EN50549, CEI 0-21, CEI 0-16, IEC62116, IEC61727, AS/NZS4777 , G98, TOR Erzeuger

EMC Safety

EN61000-6-1, EN61000-6-3 IEC/EN62109-1, IEC/EN62109-2

12.2 DC input terminal parameter
Mc4 specification:

2.5mm2/14AWG

Rated current (90environment)

32A

Nominal system voltage

Contact resistance

Protection grade

4mm2/12 AWG 6mm2/10 AWG

40A

44A

1000V DC(UL) 1000V DC(TUV) 0.25mmodel

IP68

10mm2/8AWG 65A

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Socket contact materials Insulation materials Ambient temperature range Wire stripping length Cable casing diameter

Copper, tin Thermoplastics UL94 V-0 -40 to +90 7.0mm(9/32) 4.5 to 7.8mm(3/16: to 5/16”)

12.3 Torque
Upper cover screws Shell Dc connector M6 screwdriver Grounding screw

1.3Nm(10.8 1bf.in) 0.7Nm(6.2 1bf.in) 1.8Nm(16.0 1bf.in) 2Nm(18 1bf.in) 2Nm(18 1bf.in)

12.4 Appendix
The following chart is the energy storage machine optional appendix list, if there is a need please contact the Growatt New Energy Technology Co., Ltd or dealer orders.(P/N is only for reference,and it may be changed)

Name Shine link
Shine Wi-Fi GPRS

Description Used for data record in EU Used for data record in Australia Used for data record Used for data record

GROWATT P/N MR00.0011200 MR00.0011300 MR00.0011000 MR00.0011801

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13 Certificate

Growatt SPH series inverter apply within the scope of the world, So the inverter have to satisfy different countries and regions of different safety standards.

Model Growatt-SPH series

Certificate IEC 62040, VDE-AR-N 4105, VDE 0126, UTE C 15-712, C10/C11,EN50549, CEI 0-21, CEI 0-16, IEC62116, IEC61727, AS/NZS4777 , G98, TOR Erzeuger,EN61000-61, EN61000-6-3,IEC/EN62109-1, IEC/EN62109-2

14 Contact
If you have technical problems about our products, contact the Growatt Service line or dealer. We need the following information in order to provide you with the necessary assistance: 1.SPH inverter Serial number. 2.SPH inverter module information. 3.SPH inverter communication mode. 4.SPH inverter fault information code. 5.SPH inverter Display content. 6.The manufacturer and model of the battery. 7.Battery capacity and connection mode.
Shenzhen Growatt New Energy Co., Ltd 4-13/F,Building A,Sino-German(Europe) Industrial Park, Hangcheng Ave, Bao’an District, Shenzhen, China T +86 0755 2747 1942 E service@ginverter.com W www.ginverter.com
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Annex: AutoTest (only for Italy) Follow is the chart of Auto Test, refer to 6.4.4. in the set up surface of “Auto Test”. Press the “enter” key, make sure to start auto test by press “enter” key 3 seconds. The LCD will display the follow message.

WorkMode Auto Test

WorkMode YES ?
Press “enter”more than 3 seconds to enter

59.S2 Limit Waiting to start
59.S2 Limit 264.5 V 200ms
59.S2 Testing 230.8 V – xxx V
59.S2 Pass 264.7 V 180ms

59.S1 Limit 253.0V 3000ms
59.S1 Testing 230.4 – xxxxV
59.S1 Pass 254.7V 3000ms
27.S2 Limit 92.0V 200ms

27.S1 Limit 195.5 V 400ms

27.S2 Testing 230.4- xxxxV

59.S2 Testing 230.8 V – xxx V

27.S2 Pass 90.8V 180ms

59.S2 Pass 194.7 V 380ms

81>S1 Limit 50.5Hz 100ms

81>S2 Limit 51.5Hz 100ms

81>S1 Testing 50.01- xxxxHZ

81>S2 Testing 50.01-xxxxHz

81>S1 Pass 50.05Hz 80ms

81>S2 Pass 51.52Hz 80ms

81<S1 Limit 49.5Hz 100ms

81<S2 Limit 47.50Hz 100ms

81<S1 Testing 50.01- xxxxHZ

81<S2 Testing 50.01-xxxxHz

81<S1 Pass 49.5Hz 80ms

81<S2 Pass 47.49Hz 80ms

Auto Testing Auto Test Passed

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