Growatt 3000HY Inverter Manual
Growatt 3000HY Inverter Manual
Installation
& Operation Manual
GROWATT NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGY Co.,LTD
No.28 Guangming Road, Shiyan, Baoan District,
Shenzhen, P.R. China
T + 86 755 2747 1900
F + 86 755 2747 2131
E [email protected]
W www.ginverter.com
GR-UM-A04-A-00
Contents
1 Introduction 10 Commissioning
Important Safety
2 Warning 11 Initial Setup
5 Grid (Utility)
Connection 14 Applications with
Energy Meter
5.1 Preparation
15 Maintenance &
Cleaning
5.2 Connecting to the AC Utility
6 PV Module (DC)
Connection
7 Battery Connection
Load (AC Output)
8 Connection 16 Trouble Shooting
16.1 Warning List
16.2 Fault Reference Codes
9 Communication 19 Specifications
1 Introduction Important Safety Warning 2
This hybrid PV inverter can provide power to connected loads by utilizing PV power, Before using the inverter, please read all instructions and cautionary markings on the
utility power and battery power. unit and this manual. Store the manual where it can be accessed easily.
This manual is for qualified personnel. The tasks described in this manual may be
Hybrid inverter Distribution Box performed by qualified personnel only.
General Precaution
PV module Electric grids
Conventions used:
Note: When PV input voltage is lower than 250V for Growatt 3000 HY , the power of
WARNING! This inverter is heavy. It should be lifted by at least two
PV input will de-rate.
! persons.
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Symbols used in Equipment Markings
CAUTION! Do not disassemble this inverter yourself. It contains no
user-serviceable parts. Attempt to service this inverter yourself
may cause a risk of electrical shock or fire and will void the
warranty from the manufacturer. Refer to the operating instructions
CAUTION! To avoid a risk of fire and electric shock, make sure that
existing wiring is in good condition and that the wire is not Caution! Risk of electric shock
undersized. Do not operate the Inverter with damaged or
substandard wiring.
Caution! Risk of electric shock. Energy storage timed
discharge for 5 minutes.
CAUTION! Under high temperature environment, the cover of this Caution! Hot surface
inverter could be hot enough to cause skin burns if accidentally
touched. Ensure that this inverter is away from normal traffic areas.
Table 2.1
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3 Unpacking & Overview
Before installation, please inspect the unit. Be sure that nothing inside the package is
damaged. You should have received the following items inside of package:
Figure 3.2
1) PV connectors
2) Grid connectors
3) Battery connectors
Inverter unit Software CD 4) AC output connectors (Load connection)
Manual 5) RS-232 communication port
6) USB communication port
7) Intelligent slot
8) Grounding
9) LCD display panel (Please check section 10 for detailed LCD operation)
USB cable 10) Operation buttons
Figure 3.1
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4 Installation
1. Drill four holes in the marked 2. Place the unit on the surface and
locations with four screws. align the mounting holes with the
four screws.
4.2 Preparation
WARNING!! Remember that this inverter is heavy! Please be carefully when lifting
out from the package.
Installation to the wall should be implemented with the proper screws. After that, Figure 4.3 Figure 4.4
the device should be bolted on securely.
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5 Grid (Utility) Connection
Step 4: Connect wires according to polarities indicated on terminal block. Be sure to
connect PE protective conductor ( ) first.
5.1 Preparation
L→LINE (brown or black)
→Ground (yellow-green)
Before connecting to AC utility, please install a separate AC circuit breaker between N→Neutral (blue)
inverter and AC utility. This will ensure the inverter can be securely disconnected
during maintenance and fully protected from over current of AC input.
Step 5: Make sure the wires are securely
NOTE1: Although this inverter is equipped with 250VAC/30A fuse, it’s still necessary c o n n e c t e d . T h e re f e re n c e t i g h t e n i n g
torque is 0.82 N.m. Figure 5.2
to install a separate circuit breaker for safety consideration. Please use 250VAC/30A
circuit breaker between inverter and AC utility.
Step 6: For safe operation, please use one more wire with ring terminal to connect
NOTE2: The overvoltage category of the AC input is III. It should be connected to the grounding. Refer to Figure 5.3.
power distribution.
Ring terminal:
WARNING! It's very important for system safety and efficient operation to use
appropriate cable for grid (utility) connection. To reduce risk of injury, please use
the proper recommended cable size as below.
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6 PV Module (DC) Connection
CAUTION: Exceeding the maximum input voltage can destroy the unit!! Check
the system before wire connection.
Step 1: Check the input voltage of PV array modules. The acceptable input voltage of WARNING! It's very important for system safety and efficient operation to use
the solar inverter is 250VDC - 450VDC for Growatt 3000 HY . This system is only appropriate cable for PV module connection. To reduce risk of injury, please use the
applied with one string of PV array. Please make sure that the maximum current load proper recommended cable size as below.
of PV input connector is 18A for Growatt 3000 HY .
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Table 6.1
CAUTION: Never directly touch terminals of the inverter. It will cause lethal electric
shock.
CAUTION: Do NOT touch the inverter to avoid electric shock. When PV modules are
exposed to sunlight, it may generate DC voltage to the inverter.
Figure 6.1
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7 Battery Connection
Step 4: Make sure the wires are securely connected. The reference tightening torque
CAUTION: Before connecting to batteries, please install separately a DC circuit is 2.04 N.m.
breaker between inverter and batteries.
NOTE: Please only use sealed lead acid battery, vented and Gel battery. Please check WARNING! It's very important for system safety and efficient operation to use
maximum charging voltage and current when first using this inverter. If using Lithium appropriate cable for battery connection. To reduce risk of injury, please use the
iron or Nicd battery, please consult with installer for the details. proper recommended cable size as below.
Figure 7.2
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8 Load (AC Output) Connection
Step 3: Make sure the wires are securely connected.
CAUTION: To prevent further supply to the load via the inverter during any mode of
operation, an additional disconnection device should be placed on in the building CAUTION: It’s only allowed to connect load to “AC Output Connector”. Do NOT
wiring installation. connect the utility to “AC Output Connector”.
WARNING! It's very important for system safety and efficient operation to use CAUTION: Be sure to connect L terminal of load to L terminal of “AC Output
appropriate cable for AC connection. To reduce risk of injury, please use the proper Connector” and N terminal of load to N terminal of “AC Output Connector”. The G
recommended cable size as below. terminal of “AC Output Connector” is connected to grounding of the load. Do NOT
mis-connect.
Table 8.1
Figure 8.1
Figure 8.2
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9 Communication Commissioning 10
The inverter is equipped with RS232 and USB ports and it is also equipped with a slot Step 1: Check the following requirements before commissioning:
for alternative communication interfaces in order to communicate with a PC with
corresponding software. This intelligent slot is suitable to install with SNMP card and ·Ensure the inverter is firmly secured
Modbus card. Follow below procedure to connect communication wiring and install
· Check if the open circuit DC voltage of PV module meets requirement (Refer to
the software.
Section 6)
· Check if the open circuit utility voltage of the utility is at approximately same to
For RS232 port, you should use a DB9 cable as follows: the nominal expected value from local utility company.
· AC circuit breaker (only applied when the utility is required), batter circuit
breaker, and DC circuit breaker are installed correctly.
Figure 9.1 Step 2: Switch on the battery circuit breaker and then switch on PV DC breaker. After
that, if there is utility connection, please switch on the AC circuit breaker. At this
For USB port, you should use a USB cable as follows:
moment, the inverter is turned on already. However, there is no output generation
for loads. Then:
· If LCD lights up to display the current inverter status, commissioning has been
successfully. After pressing “ON” button for 1 second when the utility is detected,
this inverter will start to supply power to the loads. If no utility exists, simply press
“ON” button for 3 seconds. Then, this inverter will start to supply power to the loads.
· If red LED lights up, or warning/fault indicator appears in LCD, an error has
Figure 9.2 occurred to this inverter. Please inform your installer.
For SNMP or MODBUS card, you should use RJ45 cables as follows: Step 3: Please insert CD into your computer and install monitoring software in your
PC. Follow below steps to install software.
2. When your computer restarts, the monitoring software will appear as shortcut
icon located in the system tray, near the clock.
Figure 9.3
NOTE: If using modbus card as communication interface, please install another
bundled software. Check local dealer for the details.
Please install monitoring software in your computer. Detailed information is listed in
the next chapter. After software is installed, you may initial the monitoring software
and extract data through communication port.
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11 Initial Setup
charging source priority and load supply source priority. However, when Grid-tie with
backup IV option is selected in PV energy supply priority, the inverter is only operated
between two working logics based on defined peak time and off-peak time of
Before inverter operation, it’s required to set up “Operation Mode” via software. electricity. Only peak time and off-peak time of electricity are able to set up for
Please strictly follow below steps to set up. For more details, please check software optimized electricity usage.
manual.
·Grid-Tie: PV power only can feed-in back to grid.
Step 1: After turning on the inverter and installing the software, please click “Open ·Off-Grid: PV power only provides power to the load and charge battery. No feed-
Monitor” to enter main screen of this software. in back to grid is allowed.
Step 2: Log in into software first by entering default password “administrator”.
Standard: It will list local grid standard. It’s requested to have factory password to
make any modifications. Please check local dealer only when this standard change is
requested.
CAUTION: Wrong setting could cause the unit damage or not working.
Figure 11.2
Figure 11.1
Nominal Output Voltage: There are 5 options for high voltage system to select, 240V,
Mode 230V, 220V, 208V and 202V.
There are three operation modes: Grid-tie with backup, Grid-Tie and Off-Grid. Nominal Output Frequency: There are two options to select, 50HZ or 60HZ.
· Grid-tie with backup: PV power can feed-in back to grid, provide power to the
load and charge battery. There are four options available in this mode: Grid-tie with
backup I, II, III, IV and V. In this mode, users can configure PV power supply priority,
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SECTION B: Grid-tie with backup
·Grid-tie with backup (I) :
This section contents may be different based on different selected types of
operations.
When battery voltage <xx.x V. the AC starts charging: When selected, after battery
voltage is lower than setting (xx.x V), AC will start to charge battery. When this
condition is selected, it’s allowed to enter setting voltage. Otherwise, it’s impossible
to enter any values.
Allow AC charging duration: It’s a period time to allow AC (grid) to charge battery.
When the duration is set up as 0:00-00:00, it means no time limitation for AC to
charge battery.
AC output ON/Off Timer: Set up on/off time for AC output of inverter. If setting it as
00:00/00:00, this function is disabled.
Allow AC to charge battery: This option is automatically determined by setting in PV energy supply priority setting: 1st Battery, 2nd Load and 3rd Grid.
”Charging source”. It’s not allowed to modify here. When “Grid and PV” or “Grid or
PV” is selected in charging source section, this option is default selected. Under Grid- PV power will charge battery first, then provide power to the load. If there is any
tie mode, this option is invalid. remaining power left, it will feed-in to the grid.
Allow to feed-in to the Grid: This option is only valid under Grid-tie and Grid-tie with Battery charging source:
backup modes. Users can decide if this inverter can feed-in to the grid. 1. PV and Grid (Default)
Allow battery to discharge when PV is available: This option is automatically It’s allowed to charge battery from PV power first. If it’s not sufficient, grid will
determined by setting in “Load supply source (PV is available)”. When “Battery” is charge battery.
higher priority than “Grid” in Load supply source (PV is available), this option is
default selected. Under Grid-tie, this option is invalid. 2. PV only
Allow battery to discharge when PV is unavailable: This option is automatically It is only allow PV power to charge battery.
determined by setting in “Load supply source (PV is unavailable)”. When “Battery” is
higher priority than “Grid” in Load supply source (PV is unavailable), this option is 3. None
default selected. Under Grid-tie mode, this option is invalid. It is not allowed to charge battery no matter it’s from PV power or grid.
Allow battery to feed-in to the Grid when PV is available: This option is only valid in Load supply source:
Grid-tie with backup II or Grid-tie with backup III modes.
When PV power is available: 1st PV, 2nd Grid, 3rd Battery
Allow battery to feed-in to the Grid when PV is unavailable: This option is only valid
in all options of Grid-tie with backup mode. If battery is not fully charged, PV power will charge battery first. And remaining PV
power will provide power to the load. If it’s not sufficient, grid will provide power to
the load. If grid is not available at the same time, battery power will back up.
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When PV power is not available: Battery charging source:
Grid will provide power to the load at first. If grid is not available, battery power will It’s allowed to charge battery from PV power first. If it’s not sufficient, grid will
provide power backup. charge battery.
Battery power will provide power to the load at first. If battery power is running out, It is only allow PV power to charge battery.
grid will back up the load.
3.None
NOTE: This option will become ineffective during AC charging time and the priority It is not allowed to charge battery no matter it’s PV power or grid.
will automatically become 1st Grid and 2nd Battery order. Otherwise, it will cause
battery damage. Load supply source:
·Grid-tie with backup (II) : PV power will provide power to the load first. If it’s not sufficient, battery power will
provide power to the load. When battery power is running out or not available, grid
will back up the load.
PV power will provide power to the load first. If it’s not sufficient, grid will provide
power to the load. If grid is not available at the same time, battery power will back
up.
1. 1st Grid, 2nd Battery: Grid will provide power to the load at first. If grid is not
available, battery power will provide power backup.
2. 1st Battery, 2nd Grid: Battery power will provide power to the load at first. If
battery power is running out, grid will back up the load
Figure 11.4
NOTE: This option will become ineffective during AC charging time and the priority
PV energy supply priority setting: 1st Load, 2nd Battery and 3rd Grid. will automatically become 1st Grid and 2nd Battery order. Otherwise, it will cause
PV power will provide power to the load first. Then, it will charge battery. If there is battery damage.
any remaining power left, it will feed-in to the grid.
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·Grid-tie with backup (III): 2. 1st PV, 2nd Grid, 3rd Battery
PV power will provide power to the load first. If it’s not sufficient, grid will provide
power to the load. If grid is not available at the same time, battery power will back
up.
1. 1st Grid, 2nd Battery: Grid will provide power to the load at first. If grid is not
available, battery power will provide power backup.
2. 1st Battery, 2nd Grid: Battery power will provide power to the load at first. If
battery power is running out, grid will back up the load.
NOTE: This option will become ineffective during AC charging time and the priority
will automatically become 1st Grid and 2nd Battery order. Otherwise, it will cause
battery damage.
Figure 11.5
PV energy supply priority setting: 1st Load, 2nd Grid and 3rd Battery ·Grid-tie with backup (IV): Users are only allowed to set up peak time and off-peak
electricity demand.
PV power will provide power to the load first. If there is more PV power available, it
will feed-in to the grid. If feed-in power reaches max. feed-in power setting, the
remaining power will charge battery.
NOTE: The max. feed-in grid power setting is available in parameter setting. Please
refer to software manual.
1. PV and Grid: It’s allowed to charge battery from PV power first. If it’s not sufficient,
grid will charge battery.
1. 1st PV, 2nd Battery, 3rd Grid Working logic under peak time:
PV power will provide power to the load first. If it’s not sufficient, battery power will PV energy supply priority: 1st Load, 2nd Battery and 3rd Grid
provide power to the load. When battery power is running out or not available, grid
PV power will provide power to the load first. If PV power is sufficient, it will charge
will back up the load.
battery next. If there is remaining PV power left, it will feed-in to the grid. Feed-in to
the grid is default disabled.
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B attery charging source: PV only
Only after PV power fully supports the load, the remaining PV power is allowed to
charge battery during peak time.
PV power will provide power to the load first. If PV power is not sufficient, battery
power will back up the load. If battery power is not available, grid will provide the
load. When PV power is not available, battery power will supply the load first. If
battery power is running out, grid will back up the load.
PV energy supply priority: 1st Battery, 2nd Load and 3rd Grid
Figure 11.7
PV power will charge battery first. If PV power is sufficient, it will provide power to
the loads. The remaining PV power will feed to the grid. PV energy supply priority setting: 1st Load, 2nd Battery and 3rd Grid
NOTE: The max. feed-in grid power setting is available in parameter setting. Please PV power will provide power to the load first. If PV power is sufficient, it will charge
refer to software manual. battery next. If there is remaining PV power left, it will feed-in to the grid.
Battery charging source: PV and grid charge battery Battery charging source:
PV power will charge battery first during off-peak time. If it’s not sufficient, grid will 1. PV and Grid: It’s allowed to charge battery from PV power first. If it’s not sufficient,
charge battery. grid will charge battery.
Load supply source: 1st PV, 2nd Grid, 3rd Battery 2. PV only: It is only allow PV power to charge battery.
When battery is fully charged, remaining PV power will provide power to the load 3. None: It is not allowed to charge battery no matter it’s PV power or grid.
first. If PV power is not sufficient, grid will back up the load. If grid power is not
Load supply source:
available, battery power will provide power to the load.
When PV power is available:
PV power will provide power to the load first. If it’s not sufficient, grid will provide
power to the load. If grid is not available at the same time, battery power will back
up.
1. 1st Grid, 2nd Battery: Grid will provide power to the load at first. If grid is not
available, battery power will provide power backup.
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2 . 1st Battery, 2nd Grid: Battery power will provide power to the load at first. If PV energy supply priority setting: 1st Load, 2nd Battery
battery power is running out, grid will back up the load
PV power will provide power to the load first and then charge battery. Feed-in to the
NOTE: This option will become ineffective during AC charging time and the priority grid is not allowed under this mode. At the same time, the grid relay is connected in
will automatically become 1st Grid and 2nd Battery order. Otherwise, it will cause Inverter mode. That means the transfer time from inverter mode to battery mode will
battery damage. be less than 15ms. Besides, it will avoid overload fault because grid can supply load
when connected load is over 3KW.
Grid-Tie
Battery charging source:
Under this operation mode, PV power only feeds-in to the grid. No priority setting is
1. PV or Grid: If there is remaining PV power after supporting the loads, it will charge
available.
battery first. Only until PV power is not available, grid will charge battery. (Default)
2. PV only: It is only allow PV power to charge battery.
PV power will provide power to the load first. If it’s not sufficient, battery power will
provide power to the load. When battery power is running out or not available, grid
will back up the load.
Figure 11.8
PV power will provide power to the load first. If it’s not sufficient, grid will provide
power to the load. If grid is not available at the same time, battery power will back
Off-Grid up.
Grid will provide power to the load at first. If grid is not available, battery power will
provide power backup.
Battery power will provide power to the load at first. If battery power is running out,
grid will back up the load.
NOTE: This option will become ineffective during AC charging time and the priority
will automatically become 1st Grid and 2nd Battery order. Otherwise, it will cause
battery damage.
Figure 11.9
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·Off-Grid (II)
2 . 1st Battery, 2nd Grid: Battery power will provide power to the load at first. If
battery power is running out, grid will back up the load.
NOTE: This option will become ineffective during AC charging time and the priority
will automatically become 1st Grid and 2nd Battery order. Otherwise, it will cause
battery damage.
·Off-Grid (III)
Figure 11.10
PV power will charge battery first. After battery is fully charged, if there is remaining
PV power left, it will provide power to the load. Feed-in to the grid is not allowed
under this mode. At the same time, the grid relay is connected in Inverter mode. That
means the transfer time from inverter mode to battery mode will be less than 15ms.
Besides, it will avoid overload fault because grid can supply load when connected
load is over 3KW.
When PV power is available: 1st PV, 2nd Grid, 3rd Battery Battery charging source:
PV power will provide power to the load first. If it’s not sufficient, grid will provide 1. PV or Grid: If there is remaining PV power after supporting the loads, it will charge
power to the load. If grid is not available at the same time, battery power will back battery first. Only until PV power is not available, grid will charge battery.
up. 2. PV only: It is only allow PV power to charge battery.
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Load supply source:
1. 1st Grid, 2nd Battery: Grid will provide power to the load at first. If grid is not
available, battery power will provide power backup.
2. 1st Battery, 2nd Grid: Battery power will provide power to the load at first. If
battery power is running out, grid will back up the load.
NOTE: This option will become ineffective during AC charging time and the priority
will automatically become 1st Grid and 2nd Battery order. Otherwise, it will cause
battery damage.
Figure 12.1
NOTICE: To accurately monitor and calculate the energy generation, please calibrate
the timer of this unit via software every one month. For the detailed calibration,
please check the user manual of bundled software.
Figure 12.2
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Display Function
Display Function
Indicates utility.
Indicates AC input voltage or frequency.
Vac: voltage, Hz: frequency Icon flashing indicates utility voltage or frequency is
out of range.
Table 12.1
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12.3 Button Definition Setting Display Procedure
ENTER/ON Down
Press and hold the button for This inverter is able to provide power
approximately 1 second when to connected loads via AC output
the utility is detected or 3 connector.
seconds without the utility.
4.
NOTE: If backlight shuts off, you may activate it by pressing any button. When an Down Down
error occurs, the buzzer will continuously sound. You may press any button to mute
it.
The display shows current contents that have been set. The displayed contents can be Figure 12.4
changed in query menu via button operation. Press ‘Enter’ button to enter query
·Input voltage or power of PV input.
menu. There are seven query selections:
Procedure 1.
·Input voltage or frequency of AC input. Enter
·Frequency, voltage, power or load percentage of AC output. 2.
3. 5.
·Input voltage or power of PV input. Up
Enter Enter
Down
Up
·Battery voltage or capability percentage. 4. Down
Down 3. 5.
Enter Enter Enter Up Down
Sets year
Flashes
Up Esc
3. 5.
4. Down
Enter Enter Enter Up Down
Sets month
Flashes
Up Up
Enter
4. Down
6. Down Returns to main menu
Enter Up Down
Sets day
Flashes
Figure 12.9
Figure 12.6
Procedure 1.
Enter
Figure 12.10
2.
Up
Down
Energy generation display of selected month
3. 5. Procedure 1.
Enter Enter Enter
Up 2.
4. Down Up
Down
Figure 12.7
3. Enter Up Down Esc
Sets year
Enter Flashes
5.
·Today or total energy generated. 4.
Up
Down
Enter Enter Up Down Enter
Sets month
Flashes Returns to main menu
Up
Procedure 6.
Enter Down
Figure 12.11
Up
3.
Enter Enter Figure 12.12
Up
4. Down
Figure 12.8
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Energy generation display of selected year
LCD Display Description
Procedure 1.
Enter
PV power is sufficient to charge the
2. battery first. However, remaining PV
Up
4. Down
Esc
5. PV power is generated, but not
Enter Enter Up Down
Flashes
Sets year
Enter
sufficient enough to charge battery
Returns to main menu
by itself. PV power and the utility are
Figure 12.13
charging battery at the same time.
And the utility is also supplying
LCD Display:
power to the connected load.
Below is only contained LCD display for grid-tie with backup mode (I) . If you need to
know other operation mode with LCD display, please check with installer.
This inverter is disabled to generate
power to the loads via AC output. PV
p o w e r a n d u t i l i t y a re c h a r g i n g
Inverter mode with grid connected
battery at the same time because of
insufficient PV power.
This inverter is connected to grid and working with DC/INV operation.
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LCD Display Description
LCD Display Description
PV power is not detected or available
PV power is sufficient to charge at this moment. Only battery power is
battery, provide power to loads, and available to provide power to
feed power back to utility. connected loads. At the same time,
No battery is connected or battery is the utility is out of range. and
not available to use at this moment. icons are flahsing.
icon is flashing.
Table 12.4
Table 12.3
Bypass mode
Inverter mode without grid connected
The inverter is working without DC/INV operation and connecting to the loads.
This inverter is working with DC/INV operation and not connecting to the grid.
Table 12.5
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Charging Management 13
S tandby mode :
The utility is out of range. This Max. charging current 25A It can be adjusted via software
from 5Amp to 25Amp.
inverter is disabled on AC output or
even AC power output is enabled, Floating charging voltage 54.0 Vdc It can be adjusted via software
(default) from 50Vac to 58Vdc.
but an error occurs on AC output.
Only PV power is sufficient to charge Max. absorption charging 56.0 Vdc It can be adjusted via software
battery. icon is flashing. voltage(default) from 50Vac to 58Vdc.
power to the loads via AC output. PV Charging process based on Bulk Voltage
default setting.
power is not detected or available at Float Voltage
I
Second- charging voltage
will maintain at 56V until
This inverter is disabled to generate charging current is down to
5 Amp;
power to the loads via AC output
connector. PV power and the utility Third- go to floating
charging at 54V.
are not detected or available at this time
moment. Three icons are flashing.
Table 13.1
This inverter can connect to battery types of Sealed lead acid battery, Vented battery
Table 12.6 and Gel battery. Below is recommended bulk charging voltage and floating charging
voltage table based on different battery types.
Table 13.2
If using sealed lead acid battery, please set up the max. charging current according to
below formula:
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A pplications with Energy Meter 14
For example, if you are using 125 Ah battery, then, maximum charging current is 125
x 0.2=25 (A). Please use at least 25Ah battery because the settable minimum value of
maximum charging current is 5A. If using AGM/Gel or other types of battery, please
With Modbus card II and energy meter, hybrid inverter can be easily integrated into
consult with installer for the details.
the existing household system. For details please refer to Modbus card II manual.
Below is setting screen from software: 1) For single inverter application: Equipped with Modbus card II, hybrid inverter is
connected to energy meter with RS485 communication port. It’s to arrange self-
consumption via Modbus card to control power generation and battery charging.
Figure 14.1
2) For three-inverter application: Equipped with Modbus card II, three hybrid
inverters are connected to energy meter with RS485 communication port. As a
control center, Modbus server will control power generation and battery charging of
three inverters via Modbus card for successful self-consumption.
Figure 13.1
Figure 14.2
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15 Maintenance & Cleaning Trouble Shooting 16
Check the following points to ensure proper operation of whole solar system at When there is no information displayed in the LCD, please check if PV module
regular intervals. connection is correctly connected.
·Ensure all connectors of this inverter are cleaned all the time. NOTE: The warning and fault information can be recorded by remote monitoring
software.
· Before cleaning this inverter, be sure to turn off all the breakers (AC breaker,
battery breaker and PV DC breaker).
·Clean this inverter, during the cool time of the day, whenever it is visibly dirty. 16.1 Warning List
· Periodically inspect the system to make sure that all wires and supports are
securely fastened in place. There are 21 situations defined as warnings. When a warning situation occurs, !
icon will flash and the fault code area will display “WR” wordings. You may check
software for the detailed warning situations. Please contact your installer when
WARNING: There are no user-replaceable parts inside of the inverter. Do not
below warning situations occur.
attempt to service the unit yourself.
Icon Description
Warning
Battery maintenance (flashing)
CPU is performing the
! Sampling adjustment is in process in DSP.
· Servicing of batteries should be performed or supervised by personnel auto-correction of AD signals.
knowledgeable about batteries and the required precautions.
Data saving failure. ! Flash memory fails.
·When replacing batteries, replace with the same type and number of batteries or Input PV is found lost. The PV input voltage is out of range.
!
battery packs.
PV input voltage reads low. The input PV voltage is too low to initiate
·The following precautions should be observed when working on batteries: !
the inverter.
a) Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects. Power island ! Islanding condition is detected.
b) Use tools with insulated handles. An Error occurred in the CPU Initialization failed in CPU when the inverter
!
initialization is turned on.
c) Wear rubber gloves and boots. Power grid voltage exceeds The grid voltage has exceeded the highest
the upper threshold !
limit.
d) Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of batteries.
Power grid voltage falls below The grid voltage is beyond the lowest limit.
!
the lower threshold
e) Disconnect charging source prior to connecting or disconnecting battery
terminals. Power grid frequency exceeds The grid frequency has exceeded the highest
the upper threshold !
limit.
f) Determine if battery is inadvertently grounded. If inadvertently grounded, Power grid frequency falls
remove source from ground. Contact with any part of a grounded battery can ! The grid frequency is beyond the lowest limit.
below the lower threshold
result in electrical shock. The likelihood of such shock can be reduced if such
grounds are removed during installation and maintenance (applicable to Power grid-connected average
Average feeding voltage has exceed the upper
voltage exceeds the maximum !
equipment and remote battery supplies not having a grounded supply circuit). threshold
limit
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Icon Description
Warning Situation
(flashing)
Battery voltage is less than 25% of battery Fault
Low battery ! Code Fault Event Icon(flashing) Situation
capacity or the battery voltage less than 44V.
Battery is disconnected. Battery is not detected. 06 Over temperature fault 1. The internal temperature is higher than
!
specified temperature.
Low voltage from over discharging. Battery 2. Leave inverter to be cooled to room
End of battery discharge. ! voltage is below 42V. This battery is charging temperature.
now and not achieving to 50V yet. 3. If the error message still remains, please
contact your installer.
Overload ! Overload
09 PV input voltage 1. Check if the open circuit voltage of PV
exceeds the upper modules is higher than 500VDC.
Over temperature alarm ! Over temperature
threshold 2. If PV open circuit voltage is less than
500VDC and the error message remains,
No electrical ground ! Ground loss pelase contact your installer.
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Situation S pecifications 17
Fault
Code Fault Event Icon(flashing) Situation
22 Charging voltage 1. Check if the connection between battery and
is too high inverter is well.
MODEL Growatt 3000HY
2. Make sure battery condition is ok.
3. Then, restart the inverter.
4. If error message remains, please contact your
installer. RATED POWER 3000 W
23 Overload fault 1. Remove exessive loads. Be sure that total PV INPUT (DC)
connected loads are less than maximum power
consumption this inverter can support. Maximum DC Power 4500 W
2. Then, restart the inverter. Nominal DC Voltage 360 VDC
24 Battery 1. Check if battery cable is connected firmly. Maximum DC Voltage 500 VDC
disconnected 2. If error message remains, please contact your
installer. Start-up Voltage /
Initial Feeding Voltage 116 VDC / 150 VDC
25 Inverter current is 1. Remove exessive loads.
too high for a long MPP Voltage Range 250 VDC ~ 450 VDC
2. Then, restart the inverter.
time
Maximum Input Current 18 A
Short circuited on 1. Turn off the inverter.
26 Isc PV (absolute maximum) 18 A
inverter output 2. Disconnect AC circuit breaker first. Then,
disconnect DC circuit breaker and then disconnect Max. inverter backfeed 0A
the loads. current to the array
3. Please check if load circuit is ok. After removing
the error, turn on the PV DC breaker and battery
breaker. GRID OUTPUT (AC)
4. Turn on the inverter. Nominal Output Voltage 208/220/230/240 VAC
5. If error message remains, please contact your
installer. Output Voltage Range 184 - 265 VAC
1. Please check if fans are runing ok. Output Frequency Range 47.5 ~ 51.5 Hz or
2. If fans are runing ok, please shut down inverter 59.3~ 60.5Hz
first and then, restart it. Nominal Output Current 13 A*
27 Fan fault
3. If fans are stop runing or error message remains
after restart the inverter, please contact your Inrush Current 17 A
installer.
Maximum Output Fault Current 51 A
1. Shut down the inverter completely.
2. Restart the inverter to see if it’s ok. Maximum output Overcurrent 51 A
28 OP Current Sensor Protection
3. If error message still remains, please contact
fault
your installer. Power Factor Range 0.9 lead – 0.9 lag
1. Shut down the inverter completely.
29 Charger failure 2. Restart the inverter to see if it’s ok. AC INPUT
3. If error message still remains, please contact
your installer. AC Start-up Voltage 120-140 VAC
30 Version mismatch 1. Shut down the inverter completely. Auto Restart Voltage 180 VAC
between 2. Restart the inverter to see if it’s ok.
controller board Acceptable Input Voltage Range 170 - 280 VAC
3. If error message still remains, please contact
and power board
your installer. Nominal Frequency 50 Hz / 60 Hz
31 Reverse 1. Shut down the inverter completely. AC Input Power 5100VA/5100W
connection of 2. Check if grid wires are connected to AC output
input and output terminals. Maximum AC Input Current 30 A
wires 3. If mis-connected, re-connect it correctly. And
turn on the inverter again. Inrush Input Current 30 A
4. If error message still remains, please contact
your installer.
Table 16.2
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B ATTERY MODE OUTPUT (AC)
Nominal Output Voltage 208/220/230/240 VAC
Output Frequency 50 Hz / 60 Hz (auto sensing)
Output Waveform Pure sine wave
Output Power 3000VA/3000W
Output Current 14.4A/13.6A/13A/12.5A
Efficiency (DC to AC) 92%
GENERAL
PHYSICAL
Dimension, D X W X H (mm) 480 x 438 x 117
Net Weight (kgs) 15.57
INTERACE
Communication Port RS-232/USB
Intelligent Slot Optional SNMP, Modbus and
AS-400 cards available
ENVIRONMENT
Protective Class I
Ingress Protection Rating IP 20
Humidity 0 ~ 90% RH (No condensing)
Operating Temperature 0 to 40°C
Altitude 0 ~ 1000 m**
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