GOODWE GW3648D-ES Hybrid Inverter Installation Guide

June 15, 2024
GOODWE

Quick Installation Guide

Hybrid Inverter

ES Series

(GW3648D-ES | GW5048D-ES | GW5048C-ES | GW3648C-ES)
V1.2-2022-12-30

01 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 inverter 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

DC Side:

  1. Ensure the component frames and the bracket system are securely grounded.
  2. Connect the DC cables using the delivered PV connectors. The manufacturer shall not be liable for equipment damage if other connectors are used.
  3. Ensure the DC cables are connected tightly, securely, and correctly. Inappropriate wiring may cause poor contacts or high impedances, and damage the inverter.
  4. Measure the DC cable using the multimeter to avoid reverse polarity connection. Also, the voltage should be under the max DC input voltage. The manufacturer shall not be liable for the damage caused by reverse connection and extremely high voltage.
  5. To avoid shock hazards, ensure the minimum impedance of the PV string to the ground exceeds R, R=Max. Input Voltage (V)/30mA.
  6. Keep the battery off, and the inverter disconnects with PV panels and other AC power before connecting the battery and the inverter. The rated voltage of the battery should meet specifications of the inverter.
  7. The PV modules used with the inverter must have an IEC61730 class A rating.

AC Side:

  1. The voltage and frequency at the connecting point should meet the on-grid requirements.
  2. Additional protective devices like circuit breakers or fuses are recommended on the AC side. Specification of the protective device should be at least 1.25 times the Max. Output Current.
  3. PE cable of the inverter must be connected firmly.
  4. You are recommended to use copper cables as AC output cables. If you prefer aluminum cables, remember to use copper to aluminum adapter terminals.

Product:

  1. Do not apply mechanical load to the terminals, otherwise the terminals can be damaged.

  2. All labels and warning marks should be visible after the installation. Do not scrawl, damage, or cover any label on the device.

  3. Do not touch the running equipment to avoid being hurt as its temperature may exceed 60°C. Do not install the equipment at a place within children’s reach.

  4. Unauthorized dismantling or modification may damage the equipment, the damage is not covered under the warranty.

  5. Do not start the BACK-UP function if the inverter is not connected to the battery.

  6. If there is any radio or wireless communication equipment below 30MHz near the inverter, you have to:
    • Install the inverter at least 30m far away from the wireless equipment.
    • Add a low pass EMI filter or a multi winding ferrite core to the DC input cable or AC output cable of the inverter.

  7. Warning labels on the inverter are as follows.

| HIGH VOLTAGE HAZARD. Disconnect all incoming power and turn off the product before working on it.| | Delayed discharge. Wait 5 minutes after power off until the components are completely discharged.
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| Read through the guide before working on this device. | | Potential risks exist. Wear proper PPE before any operations.
| High-temperature hazard. Do not touch the product under operation to avoid being burnt.| | Grounding point. Indicates the position for connecting the PE cable.
| CE marking| | Do not dispose of the inverter as household waste. Discard the product in compliance with local laws and regulations, or send it back to the manufacturer.

Check before Power-on

No.|

Check Item

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1

| The product is firmly installed at a clean place that is well-ventilated and easy-to-operate.

2

| The PE, DC input, AC output, 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 voltage and frequency at the connection point meet the inverter grid connection requirements.

EU Declaration of Conformity

GoodWe Technologies Co., Ltd. hereby declares that the inverter with wireless communication modules sold in the European market meets the requirements of the following directives:

  • Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU (RED)
  • 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)

GoodWe Technologies Co., Ltd. hereby declares that the inverter 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.

LED Indicators

Indicator

| Status|

Explanation

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SYSTEM

| | ON = The system is ready.
| BLINK = The system is starting.
| OFF = The system is not working.

BACK-UP

| | ON = Back-up is ready / power available.
| OFF = Back-up is off / power not available.

SOLAR

| | ON = Solar inputs #1 and #2 are active.
| BLINK 1 = Solar input #1 is active /#2 is not active.
| BLINK 2 = Solar input #2 is active /#1 is not active.
| OFF = Solar input #1 and #2 are not active.

BATTERY

| | ON = The battery is charging.
| BLINK 1 = The battery is discharging.
| BLINK 2 = The battery is low / soc is low.
| OFF = The battery is disconnected/not active.

GRID

| | ON = The grid is active and connected.
| BLINK = The grid is active but not connected.
| OFF = The grid is not active.

ENERGY

| | ON = Consuming energy from grid / buying.
| BLINK 1 = Supplying energy to grid / zeroing.
| BLINK 2 = Supplying energy to grid / selling.
| OFF = The grid is not connected or the system is not working.

WiFi

| | ON = WiFi connected / active.
| BLINK 1 = WiFi is resetting.
| BLINK 2 = WiFi is not connected to the router.
| BLINK 4 = WiFi server problem.
| OFF = WiFi is not active.

FAULT

| | ON = A fault has occured.
| BLINK 1 = Back-up output overload / reduce load.
| OFF = No fault.

Introduction

02 Product Introduction

Parts

GOODWE GW3648D-ES Hybrid Inverter A1b

  1. Battery Terminal (BATTERY +/-)
  2. PV Input Terminal (PV1/PV2)
  3. DC Switch (optional)
  4. DC Switch Locking Hole[1]
  5. Communication Module Port (WiFi or LAN)
  6. METER Communication Port
  7. DRED or Remote Shutdown Communication Port
  8. BMS Communication Port
  9. RS485 Communication Port
  10. Reserved Port
  11. AC Terminal (ON-GRID and BACKUP)
  12. Indicators
  13. Mounting Plate
  14. Heat Sink
  15. PE Terminal

[1] For Australia only.

Dimensions

GOODWE GW3648D-ES Hybrid Inverter A2

03 Inverter Installation

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x 1| x 1| x 1| x 1| x 6
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x 2| x 1| x 1| x 1| x 2
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x 1| x N| x 2| x 1| x 1

N = Quantity depends on the inverter model.

Space Requirements

Children No Touch

Angle Requirements

GOODWE GW3648D-ES Hybrid Inverter C9

Installing the Inverter

GOODWE GW3648D-ES Hybrid Inverter C10 GOODWE
GW3648D-ES Hybrid Inverter C11

(4) For Australia only.

GOODWE GW3648D-ES Hybrid Inverter C12

04 Electrical Connection

PE Cable

GOODWE GW3648D-ES Hybrid Inverter C13

AC Cable (ON-GRID &BACK-UP)

GOODWE GW3648D-ES Hybrid Inverter C14

DC Cable (PV)

GOODWE GW3648D-ES Hybrid Inverter D5

MC4

GOODWE GW3648D-ES Hybrid Inverter D8

Vaconn

GOODWE GW3648D-ES Hybrid Inverter D13

Battery Cable (BATTERY)

GOODWE GW3648D-ES Hybrid Inverter D16

05 Communication Connection

DRED Communication Cable

• DRED: Australia and New Zealand.

Remote Shutdown Communication Cable

BMS or Smart Meter

GOODWE GW3648D-ES Hybrid Inverter E1

  1. To Battery
  2. Battery
  3. Reserved
  4. To Smart Meter
  5. Smart Meter
No. Color BMS Smart Meter RS485 (EMS)
1 Orange & White 485_A2 NC 485_A
2 Orange NC NC 485_B
3 Green & White 485_B2 485_B1 485_A
4 Blue CAN_H  NC NC
5 Blue & White CAN_L  NC NC
6 Green NC 485_A1  485_B
7 Brown & White NC 485_B1 NC
8 Brown NC 485_A1 NC

Communication Module

WiFi Kit, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi/LAN Kit module: optional

GOODWE GW3648D-ES Hybrid Inverter E3

06 Power On and Off

Recommended Circuit Breaker

Model GW3648D-ES GW3648C-ES GW5048D-ES GW5048C-ES
(1) 125A/60V DC Isolator
(2) 25A/230V AC Breaker 32A/230V AC Breaker
(3) 16A/230V AC Breaker 20A/230V AC Breaker
(4) Depends on loads

(5)
(6)   (optional)| 30A/600V DC Isolator

Power On
Turn on (5)→(3)→(1)→(6)→(4)→(2)

Power Off
Turn off (3)→(5)→(4)→(2)→(1)→(6)

GOODWE GW3648D-ES Hybrid Inverter E4

  1. Battery
  2. PV
  3. To Battery
  4. BACK-UP Loads
  5. To Smart Meter
  6. Loads
  7. CT
  8. Power Meter
  9. Grid
07 Commissioning and Monitoring

Commissioning via SolarGo APP


   ⇒
SolarGo App


Monitoring via SEMS Portal App


For more detailed instructions, scan the QR codes below.

GOODWE GW3648D-ES Hybrid Inverter F5
ES Series User Manual

GOODWE GW3648D-ES Hybrid Inverter F6
SEMS Portal User Manual

GOODWE GW3648D-ES Hybrid Inverter F7
SolarGo User Manual


WiFi Quick Installation Guide

GOODWE GW3648D-ES Hybrid Inverter F9
Offical Website

GoodWe Technologies Co., Ltd.
No. 90 Zijin Rd., New District, Suzhou, 215011, China
www.goodwe.com
service@goodwe.com

       GOODWE GW3648D-ES Hybrid Inverter F11
340-00755-00            Local Contacts

References

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