Growatt PCS500 User Manual

Growatt PCS500 User Manual

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GROWATT NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGY Co.,LTD
No.28 Guangming Road, Shiyan, Baoan District,
Shenzhen, P.R. China
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+ 86 755 2747 1900
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+ 86 755 2747 2131
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info@ginverter.com
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www.ginverter.com
GR-UM-053-A-01
Growatt PCS500
Bidirectional battery Inverter User Manual

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  • Page 1 Growatt PCS500 Bidirectional battery Inverter User Manual GROWATT NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGY Co.,LTD No.28 Guangming Road, Shiyan, Baoan District, Shenzhen, P.R. China + 86 755 2747 1900 + 86 755 2747 2131 info@ginverter.com www.ginverter.com GR-UM-053-A-01...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    7.1 Replacing the dust screen 3.3 The layout of the main components 7.2 Regular maintenance 7.3 Waste disposal 3.4 Operation mode 3.5 Battery setting 3.6 Protection Appendix 3.7 Storage 3.8 Dimension 8.1 Specification 3.9 Packaging information 8.2 Growatt Factory warranty 8.3 Contact...
  • Page 3: About This Manual

    1.3. How to use this Manual safety instruction Read this manual before installation of the Growatt PCS500. Store this manual where accessible at all times. Attention that needs to be paid when operating and maintaining Growatt PCS500. The contents of this manual will be periodically updated or revised if necessary.
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    The inverter should be carefully checked before signing the document from the transportation company. Check the received items against delivery note, and if there is any defect or damage, immediately notify the transportation company. If necessary, you can seek help from Growatt Customer Service department.
  • Page 5: Transportation

    2.5 . Installation Don't change the parameters of the inverter without authorization from the local utility and Growatt New Energy Co., Ltd. Otherwise, it might lead to injury or equipment damage and the warranty of the inverter will be voided.
  • Page 6: Important Note

    3.1 Energy Storage system Electromagnetic emission impact on the environment Growatt PCS500 bidirectional battery inverter is designed for energy storage system, it converts DC current generated by battery bank into AC current and feed it into the Inverter may generate some noise and electromagnetic radiation during operation.
  • Page 7: The Layout Of The Main Components

    3.3 The layout of the main components Indicator There are two LED indicators on the inverter which is used to display the current 3.3.1 External components status of the inverter. External main components include: LED indicator, LCD touch screen and start-stop knob, emergency stop button.
  • Page 8: Operation Mode

    AC, DC breaker, can the inverter power and adjust its output automatically : resume working normally. 1) PCS500 connected to battery on the DC side, and load equipment on the AC side, Off-on knob make sure grid is not connected;...
  • Page 9: Battery Setting

    > The packaging should be restored to its original state; > Retain the desiccant in the packaging. > The Growatt PCS500 can only be stored when it is stopped and all the doors are closed in a dry room to protect the internal circuits against dust and moisture.
  • Page 10: Installation Condition Requirements

    In front of the installation place of inverter, a space of 1.5m or more shall be ensured, Products installation the back 0.6m or more, the top 0.6m or more to ensure easy installation, cooling and maintenance. [Cable trench] 4.1 Installation condition requirements The cable connection of inverter adopts bottom inlet and bottom outlet.
  • Page 11: Tools And Spare Parts Required For Whole Machine Installation

    Note 1: The inverter is integrated and cannot be dissembled either in transportation of exhaust devices; or installation. Any fault attributed to modification unauthorized by the Growatt is ·Another fan can be added at the air duct outlet to exhaust the air out and ensure beyond the quality assurance.
  • Page 12 Sign Indication Face up to prohibit the inverter horizontally, tilted or upside down Handle with care, to avoid the transport environment too intense collision friction damage to the inverter Keep away from moisture Figure 4-3-2-1 [Movement and installation of bear machine] Inverters whose packages are not demolished can be moved with forklift, hoisting crane or crane.
  • Page 13: Electrical Installation

    Cable (Cu) Cable Diameter Requirements (mm²) Aperture 4.4.1 Input and output requirements Model Growatt PCS500 4input cables with each 95 mm ,or 3 Φ10,30N*m input cables with each at least 120 mm Caution, risk of danger 4input cables with each 95 mm ,or 3 Φ10,30N*m...
  • Page 14 Procedure 2: Open the front door. The unlock schema is shown in Figure 4-4-2-2. Specific procedures are as follows: 1) Cut off the distribution circuit breaker at the DC side, and ensure that no voltage on the wire at DC side. 2) Determine the positive and negative with a multimeter.
  • Page 15: Communication

    GFDI device must be used for safety. 4.5 Communication The inverter of Growatt PCS series has various communication methods. When the user needs to monitor the operating status of DC power generation system, we provide single-machine and multi-machine control programs, and diversified communication interfaces for customer's selection.
  • Page 16: Installation Inspection

    Pilot operation The chapter will introduce the procedure of pilot operation, including checking battery voltage, input and output connecting, other preparation working. 5.1 Relevant requirements Figure 4-5-2 Internet Communication Before pilot operation, the installation conditions of the equipment shall be examined thoroughly, in particular whether voltages at DC and AC ends are 4.6 Installation inspection consistent with inverter's requirements, and whether the polarity etc.
  • Page 17: Power On Steps

    Procedure 2: Measure whether inverter voltage, current and THD are stable. First switched on PCS500 steps are as follow: Procedure 3: Operate LCD control panel and inspect whether it displays normally Step 1: Turn AC circuit breaker handle to "ON" position.
  • Page 18: Lcd Display Screen Introduction

    In order to facilitate the operation, a menu is provided below. Table 6-1 Growatt PCS500 LCD Menu After powering on the LCD, it will initialize itself first, and then enter the boot which displays the progress bar of starting up. The main interface will display after finishing 6.2.2 Home page...
  • Page 19 6.2.3 ON/OFF interface Clicking “ON/OFF” button in any interface will enter into this interface. There are “ON” and“OFF” button which is used to turn on and turn off the inverter. After selecting, a sub-window will pop up for confirmation: Yes/No. Time settings: system time setting (if the date and time displayed on LCD is not inconsistent with the actual date and time, they can be modified here) 6.2.4 System setting...
  • Page 20 6.2.5 Historical information Clicking “historical information” can enter into the sub-menu of the "historical information". The submenu includes: The inverter ON and OFF time record, history of failure, serious historical failure. The inverter ON and OFF time record: ON and OFF time record can be found in a total of 20 by pressing the flip button.
  • Page 21: Lcd Display Information Schedule

    6.3 LCD display information schedule information AC_GridCurr_DcHigh_Fault 6.3.1 General history failure table AC_L1Curr_DcHigh_Fault AC_L2Curr_DcHigh_Fault information AC_GridCurr_High_Fault AC_L1Curr_High_Fault DC_Inverse_Failure AC_L2Curr_High_Fault IGDC _Failure AC_Overload_Fault EEPROM_Write_Failure AC_Lightload_Fault EEPROM_Read_Failure AC_BackFeed_Fault AC_MainContactor_Failure LVRT_Fault AC_SlaveContactor_Failure Module1_OverTemp_Fault GFDI_Failure Module2_OverTemp_Fault GFCI_Failure Inductor1_OverTemp_Fault RISO_Failure Inductor2_OverTemp_Fault DC1_VoltHigh_Fault Transformer_OverTemp_Fault DC2_VoltHigh_Fault LowTemp_Fault DC1_CurrHigh_Fault EPO_Stop DC2_CurrHigh_Fault...
  • Page 22: Replacing The Dust Screen

    Routine maintenance information Fault_Feedback_Warning Fan_1_Fault_Warning Fan_2_Fault_Warning 7.1. Replacing the dust screen Fan_3_Fault_Warning Temp_Derating_Warning Table 6.3.1 General history failure table When the inverter fails, the inverter will automatically disconnect from the power grid, and display the alarm information. When there is problem with the utility grid or 6.3.2 Serious fault history the inverter is disconnected manually, the inverter will shut down immediately to avoid islanding.
  • Page 23: Regular Maintenance

    According to environmental protection requirements, user shall dispose the inverter in accordance with the 8.2 Growatt Factory warranty relevant laws and regulations. warranty for the Growatt inverter products Possession of this certificate validates a standard factory warranty from the date of purchase.
  • Page 24: Contact

    Limited Product Warranty The warranty shall also cease to apply if the product cannot be correctly identified as the product of Growatt. Warranty claims will not be honored if the type of serial (Applicable under normal application, installation, use and service conditions) number on the inverters have been altered, removed or rendered illegible.

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