GOODWE SCU3000 Smart Communication Unit Installation Guide

: June 15, 2024
: GOODWE

Table of Contents

GOODWE SCU3000 Smart Communication Unit
Product Information
Safety Precautions
Product Introduction
Dimensions
Installation
Electrical Connection
Closing the Cabinet Door
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

GOODWE SCU3000 Smart Communication Unit

Product Information

Specifications:

Product Name: Smart Communication Unit
Models: SCU3000, SCU3000A
Version: V1.1-2023-07-28

Safety Precautions:
Before operating the product, please take note of the following safety precautions:

Power off the equipment before any operations.
Read through the user manual before any operations.
Wear proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) before any operations.
Ensure proper grounding of the equipment.
Do not dispose of the product as household waste. Discard the product in compliance with local laws and regulations, or send it back to the manufacturer.

Cable Requirements:

No.	Cable	Silkscreen	Cable Specification
1	Three-phase AC cable	L1, L2, L3	–
2	Single-phase AC cable	L, N	(12AWG-10AWG)
3	RS485 cable	–	(24AWG-18AWG)
4	Optical fiber	–	–
5	Ethernet cable ETH	–	–
6	Grounding bar cable	–	(8AWG-6AWG)
7	PE cable	outside of the equipment	(12AWG-10AWG)

Check before Power-On:

The product is firmly installed at a clean place that is well-ventilated and easy-to-operate.
The PE, AC input, and communication cables are connected correctly and securely.
Cable ties are intact, routed properly and evenly.
Unused ports and terminals are sealed.
The internal of the equipment is clean and tidy, with no dust, dirt, and construction leftovers.
The paint outside of the equipment is intact. If there is damage, please fill the paint immediately to prevent corrosion.
The switch of the equipment and its upstream switches are all disconnected.
The equipment’s input voltage and frequency are within its operating voltage and frequency range.

Product Introduction:
The Smart Communication Unit consists of various parts and components:

Cabinet door
Lock
Mounting plate
Grounding point
Fixing hole
Ventilation valve
Cable routing hole
PLC CCO module (Optional)
Switch
EzLogger
Power adapter
Fiber optic splice closure (FOSC)
Reserved installation place
RS485 communication terminal
Grounding point for RS485 communication
Single-phase input switch
Three-phase input switch
Surge protection module
Grounding bar for protection

Dimensions:
The product dimensions are as follows:

Width: 226mm (8.90in.)
Height: 201mm (7.91in.)
Depth: 723mm (28.46in.)
Mounting Plate Width: 600mm (23.62in.)
Mounting Plate Height: 780mm (30.71in.)
Mounting Plate Depth: 700mm (27.56in.)
Ventilation Valve Diameter: 180mm (7.09in.)
Cable Routing Hole Width: 488mm (19.21in.)
Cable Routing Hole Depth: 660mm (25.98in.)
Cabinet Door Opening Width: 144mm (5.67in.)

Installation:
There are multiple installation options available for the Smart Communication Unit:

Mounting on the Wall:

Drill holes on the wall according to the provided dimensions.
Attach the mounting plate to the wall using suitable screws.
Place the Smart Communication Unit onto the mounting plate and secure it with the provided lock.

Mounting around the Pole:
To mount the unit around a pole:

Wrap the mounting straps around the pole and secure them tightly.
Attach the Smart Communication Unit to the mounting straps using suitable screws.

Mounting on the Bases Vertically:
To mount the unit vertically on bases:

Drill holes on the bases according to the provided dimensions.
Attach the Smart Communication Unit to the bases using suitable screws.

Opening the Cabinet Door:
To open the cabinet door:

Locate the lock on the cabinet door.
Unlock the cabinet door using the provided key or mechanism.

Electrical Connection:
The electrical connections of the Smart Communication Unit are made through waterproof connectors. The following cables are used:

No.	Silkscreen	Cable
1	PE	PE cable
2	AC INPUT	Single-phase AC cable
3	DO	DO signal cable
4	DI	DI signal cable
5	AI	AI signal cable and PT signal cable
6	PLC1/PLC2	RS485 communication cable / Ethernet cable

FAQ:

Where can I download the EU Declaration of Conformity?
You can download the EU Declaration of Conformity on the official website: https://en.goodwe.com.

What should I do if there is damage to the paint outside of the equipment?
Please fill the paint immediately to prevent corrosion.

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

Do not touch the equipment in case of short-circuit. Power off the equipment immediately.
Before wiring, disconnect all upstream switches to ensure the equipment is not powered on.
Before operation, make sure the equipment is reliably grounded.
Use appropriate tools for proper installation, maintenance, etc.
Observe local standards and safety regulations when operating the equipment.
Unauthorized dismantling or modification may damage the equipment, the damage is not covered under the warranty.
All labels and warning marks must be clear and distinct after the installation. Do not block, alter, or damage any label.
Warning labels on the equipment are as follows:

Cable Requirements

No.	Cable	Silkscreen	Cable Specification

1

|

Three-phase AC cable

|

L1, L2, L3

| • Outdoor single core copper cable, withstand

voltage > 1000V

• Conductor cross-sectional area: 2.5mm2-4mm2 (12AWG-10AWG)

2

| Single-phase AC cable|

L, N

| • Outdoor copper cable, withstand voltage > 300V

• Conductor cross-sectional area: 2.5mm2-4mm2 (12AWG-10AWG)

3

| RS485

communication cable

|

A1-A8, B1-B8

| • Outdoor shielded twisted pair

• Conductor cross-sectional area: 0.2mm2-1mm2 (24AWG-18AWG)

4

|

Optical fiber

|

–

| • 4-8 core optical fiber with 1310nm in transmission wavelength

• Outer diameter < 18mm (0.71in.)

5

|

Ethernet cable

|

ETH

| • Outdoor CAT 5E shielded Ethernet cable

• Outer diameter < 9mm (0.35in.)

• Shielded RJ45 connector

6

| Grounding bar cable| | • Outdoor copper cable

• Conductor cross-sectional area: 6mm2-10mm2 (8AWG-6AWG)

7

| PE cable outside of the equipment| | • Outdoor copper cable

• Conductor cross-sectional area: 2.5mm2-4mm2 (12AWG-10AWG)

Check before Power-On

No.	Check Item
1	The product is firmly installed at a clean place that is well-ventilated

and easy-to-oper- ate.
2| The PE, AC input, and communication cables are connected correctly and securely.
3| Cable ties are intact, routed properly and evenly.
4| Unused ports and terminals are sealed.
5| The internal of the equipment is clean and tidy, with no dust, dirt and construction leftovers.
6| The paint outside of the equipment is intact. If there is damage, please fill the paint immediately to prevent corrosion.
7| The switch of the equipment and its upstream switches are all disconnected.
8| The equipment’s input voltage and frequency are within its operating voltage and frequency range.

EU Declaration of Conformity
GoodWe Technologies Co., Ltd. hereby declares that the equipment without wireless communication modules sold in the European market meets the requirements of the following directives:

Electromagnetic compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC)
Electrical Apparatus Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU (LVD)
Restrictions of Hazardous Substances Directive 2011/65/EU and (EU) 2015/863 (RoHS)
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment 2012/19/EU
Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH)

You can download the EU Declaration of Conformity on https://en.goodwe.com.

Product Introduction

Parts

(Optional) PLC CCO module
Switch
EzLogger
Power adapter
Fibre optic splice closure (FOSC)
Reserved installation place
RS485 communication terminal
Grounding point for RS485 communication
Single-phase input switch
Three-phase input switch
(Optional) Three-phase input switch
Surge protection module
Surge protection module
(Optional) Surge protection module
Grounding bar for protection

Dimensions

Installation

N=Quantity depends on Smart Communication Unit model.

Space Requirements

Mounting on the Wall

Mounting around the Pole

Mounting on the Bases Vertically

Opening the Cabinet Door

Electrical Connection

Waterproof Connectors

No.| Silkscreen| Cable through waterproof connectors| Max dimension of cable
---|---|---|---
1| PE| PE cable| 18mm (0.71in.)
2| AC INPUT| Single-phase AC cable|

23mm (0.91in.)

23mm (0.91in.)

8| SFP1 SFP2| Optical Fiber

PE Cable Outside

(Optional) PE Cable Inside

Three-Phase AC Input Cable

Multi-core cable

Single-Phase Power Cable

RS485 Cable

Port| Silkscreen| Port Definition| Port| Silkcreen| Port Definition
---|---|---|---|---|---
RS485-1| A1| RS485-1A| RS485-5| A5| RS485-5A
B1| RS485-1B| B5| RS485-5B
RS485-2| A2| RS485-2A| RS485-6| A6| RS485-6A
B2| RS485-2B| B6| RS485-6B
RS485-3| A3| RS485-3A| RS485-7| A7| RS485-7A
B3| RS485-3B| B7| RS485-7B
RS485-4| A4| RS485-4A| RS485-8| A8| RS485-8A
B4| RS485-4B| B8| RS485-8B

Optical Fiber
The connection and fusion of the optical fiber shall be carried out by professionals.

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DO/DI/AI/PT100/PT1000 Cable
The equipment reserves “DO”, “DI”, “AI”, “ETH” and “PT100/ PT1000” waterproof connectors to route the corresponding signal cables. For signal cable specification, wiring and memory card installation, please refer to Ezlogger 3000U User Manual.

Power On and Off

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Only use Switch 2 and 4 when the equipment is in PLC communication.
Only use the switches within the red dotted line when the equipment is in PLC communica-tion and connected to a double split transformer.

Power ON

Turn on

Power OFF

Turn off