GOODWE SCB3000A Solar Communication Box Installation Guide
- June 13, 2024
- GOODWE
Table of Contents
GOODWE SCB3000A Solar Communication Box
Safety Precautions
General Disclaimer
- The information in this quick installation guide is subject to change due to product updates or other reasons. This guide cannot replace the product labels or the safety precautions in the user manual unless otherwise specified. All descriptions here are for guidance only.
- Before installations, read through the quick installation guide. For additional information, please see the user manual.
- All operations should be performed by trained and knowledgeable technicians who are familiar with local standards and safety regulations.
- Check the deliverables for correct model, complete contents, and intact appearance. Contact the manufacturer if any damage is found or any component is missing.
- Use insulating tools and wear personal protective equipment when operating the equipment to ensure personal safety. Wear anti-static gloves, clothes, and wrist strip when touching electronic components to protect the equipment from damage. The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage caused by static electricity.
- Strictly follow the installation, operation, and configuration instructions in this guide and user manual. The manufacturer shall not be liable for equipment damage or personal injury if you do not follow the instructions. For more warranty details, please visit https://en.goodwe.com/warranty.
Safety Disclaimer
WARNING
- Disconnect the solar communication box with the utility grid when installing or maintaining the device to avoid electric shock.
- Do not touch the live parts like the internal components or cables when the equipment is working to avoid electric shock.
- Disconnect the equipment with the utility grid before replacing the internal components with a new component that meets requirements. The manufacturer shall not be liable for equipment damage or personal injury if you do not follow the instructions.
- Do not connect or disconnect any cables when the equipment is working.
- Make sure that the voltage and current of the AC input cable match the nominal voltage and current of the equipment. The manufacturer shall not be liable for equipment damage if you do not follow the instructions. Warning labels on the device are as follows.
Check before Power-on
| No. | Check Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | The product is firmly installed at a clean place that is well-ventilated |
and easy to-
operate.
2| The PE, AC input, RS485 communication cable, PLC communication cable, and optical
fiber cables are connected correctly and securely.
3| Cable ties are intact, routed properly and evenly.
4| Unused ports and terminals are sealed.
LED Indicator
| Port | Status | Description |
|---|
POWER
| ON| The power supply is normal.
OFF| The power supply is abnormal.
RUN
| Blinking (1 second ON, 1second OFF)| ****
The device is working normally.
ON or OFF| The device cannot work normally.
SERVER
| ON| The network is normal.
Blinking (1
second ON, 1 second OFF)
| The connection to the router is normal, but the connection to the server
fails.
OFF| The network is abnormal.
PC
| ON| The device is connected to the computer and the ProMate app.
OFF| The device is not connected to the computer or the ProMate app.
COM1
| ON| The actual number of inverters collected by the communication box is
equal to that set by the ProMate app.
Blinking (1 second ON, 1second OFF)| The actual number of inverters collected
by the communication box is smaller than that set by the ProMate app.
Blinking (1
second ON, 3 seconds OFF)
| The number of inverters to be collected was not set by the ProMate app.
OFF| The communication box cannot collect any inverter data.
COM2
| ON| The actual number of inverters collected by the communication box is
equal to that set by the ProMate app.
Blinking (1
second ON, 1 second OFF)
| The actual number of inverters collected by the communication box is smaller
than that set by the ProMate app.
Blinking (1
second ON, 3 seconds OFF)
| The number of inverters to be collected was not set by the ProMate app.
OFF| The communication box cannot collect any inverter data.
Port| Status| Description
---|---|---
COM3
| ON| The actual number of inverters collected by the communication box is
equal to that set by the ProMate app.
Blinking (1
second ON, 1 seconds OFF)
| The actual number of inverters collected by the communication box is smaller
than that set by the ProMate app.
Blinking (1
second ON, 3 seconds OFF)
| ****
The communication box cannot collect any inverter data.
OFF| The inverter data is not collected.
COM4
| ON| Communication with third-party devices like environmental monitoring
equipment is normal.
OFF| Not connected to third-party devices like environmental monitoring
equipment.
Product Introduction
Parts and Dimensions
- PE cable hole 2. Three-phase AC input
- Cable hole 3.
- RS485 communication cable and network cable hole
- Optical fiber cable hole
- Ventilation valve
- Reserved
- Single-phase AC input Cable hole
- PE Terminal
Installing the Communication Box
Packing List
Space Requirements
Angle Requirements
Installing the Communication Box
Electrical Connection
Opening the Cabinet Door
- Contact the after sales service center to get the key.
Internal Components
SCB3000A
SCB3000B
- Grounding busbar
- Single-phase AC input switch
- Three-phase AC input switch
- Three-phase AC input Terminal
- Single-phase AC input Terminal
- RS485 Communication PE Terminal
- RS485 Communication Terminal (with the inverter)
- Fiber splice tray
- Data logger
- RS485 Communication Terminal (with the inverter or a third party device)
- Power adapter
- Network port
PE connection outside of the box
PE connection inside of the box
Three-phase AC input Cable
Single-phase AC input Cable
Network Cable
| NO. | Color |
|---|---|
| 1 | White & Orange |
| 2 | Orange |
| 3 | White & Green |
| 4 | Blue |
| 5 | White & Blue |
| 6 | Green |
| 7 | White & Brown |
| 8 | Brown |
Connecting the RS485 Communication Cable (with the inverter)
Use OT terminals to crimp the shielding layer of the STP. Insert the cable
into the communication cable grounding port.
| No. | Type | Port | No. | Type | Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
SCB3000A& SCB3000B
| RS485 A| 5|
SCB3000B
| RS485 A
2| RS485 B| 6| RS485 B
3| RS485 A| 7| RS485 A
4| RS485 B| 8| RS485 B
Connecting RS485 Communication Cables (with the inverter or a third party device)
| Silk Screen | Type | Port |
|---|
COM3
| RS485 A|
Connect with the inverter.
RS485 B
COM4
| RS485 A| Connect with a third party device like the environmental monitor and so on.
Contact after-sale service for this specific function Contact after-
sale service to connect the environmental monitor.
RS485 B
Connecting RS485 Communication Cables (with the inverter or a third party device)
| Silk Screen | Type | Port |
|---|
COM3
| RS485 A|
Connect with the inverter.
RS485 B
COM4
| RS485 A| Connect with a third party device like the environmental monitor and so on.
Contact after-sale service for this specific function Contact after-
sale service to connect the environmental monitor.
RS485 B
Optical Fiber Cable
Optical fiber cables should be connected by professional technicians.
Power On and Off
Power ON
- Turn on 1 → 2
Power OFF
- Turn off 2 → 1
Closing the Cabinet Door
Commissioning
Commissioning via ProMate Software
- Please download the ProMate app at https://en.goodwe.com/. Read the user manual before commissioning.
Monitoring via SEMS Portal App
For more details, scan the QR code below to read the user manual.
- SCB3000A & SCB3000B User Manual
- Official Website
GoodWe Technologies Co., Ltd.
No. 90 Zijin Rd., New District, Suzhou, 215011, China
- www.goodwe.com
- service@goodwe.com
- 340-00809-02
- Local Contacts