This manual describes the assembly, installation, operation and troubleshooting of Growatt SPF Series of GROWATT NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CO.LTD.SHENZHEN(Short for Growatt New Energy as below). Please read this manual carefully and put this manual on some place where is convenient to installation, operation, obtain. Any S o l a r p o w e r modifications of Growatt New Energy, we will not notify the user.
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8. To reduce risk of electric shock, disconnect all wirings before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off the unit will not reduce this risk. Parallel baffle(SPF5000/SPF3000 PLUS have) 9. NEVER charge a frozen battery. 10. For optimum operation of this inverter, please follow required spec to select Parallel communication cable(SPF5000 have) appropriate cable size.
13.Install the unit by screwing three crews as below. It’s recommended to use M6 screws. Figure 3.1 9.In order to ensure machine can run normally and easy to operate, please pay attention to provide adequate space for SPF Series inverter. Please refer to below: (SPF5000/SPF3000 PLUS) (SPF3000) Figure 3.3...
SPF3000/5000/SPF3000 PLUS, you are allowed separate DC over-current protector or disconnect device between battery and to use Growatt lithium battery only. There’re two connectors on the lithium battery, inverter. It may not be requested to have a disconnect device in some applications, RJ45 port of BMS and power cable however, it’s still requested to have over-current protection installed.
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Torque SPF3000 1*10AWG 1.2-1.6Nm SPF5000 1*10AWG 1.2-1.6Nm SPF3000 PLUS 1*10AWG 1.2-1.6Nm Figure 3.11 Table 3.3 PV Module Selection: When selecting proper PV modules, please be sure to consider below parameters: 1.Open circuit Voltage(Voc) of PV modules not exceeds max. PV array open circuit voltage of inverter.
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5.Make sure the wires are securely connected. 1.4-1.6Nm CAUTION: Be sure to connect AC wires with correct polarity. If L and N wires are SPF3000 PLUS 1*10AWG connected reversely, it may cause utility short-circuited when these inverters are Table 3.2...
Communication Connection Operation Growatt SPF3000/5000/SPF3000 PLUS is compatible with WIFI communication. 6.1.Power on/off There’re two methods to configure and monitor the device by local PC or Smartphone Once the unit has been properly installed and the batteries are connected well, APP.
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Buzzer: Items Description Status Description Vb/Cb: xx.xV/ xxx% Battery voltage/battery capacity Beeps every 3 seconds Inverter is in warning state Vpv: xxxV/ xxxV PV voltage:PVA voltage/PVB voltage Beeps constantly Inverter is in error state Ic_pv: xx.x / xx.x A PV charge current: PVA charge current/ PVB charge current Table 6.2 Ppv: xxxx/ xxxxW PV charge power: PVA charge power/ PVB charge power...
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2. Display Items Description Items Description Battery powers the load. It presents battery capacity. Each interval indicates battery capacity level by 0-20% Load power: Each interval indicates load level by 0-25% PV energy charges battery. Indicates unit connects to the mains or generator Utility energy charges battery.
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LCD description: Main menu Submenu Description After pressing and holding ENTER button for 3 seconds, the unit will enter setting mode. Press “UP” or “DOWN” button to select setting programs. And then, press Solar energy and utility (during utility’s “ENTER” button to confirm the selection or ESC button to exit. PV &...
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SPF5000: Setting Max charge Curr 70A) range is from 10A to 130A. SPF3000: Setting range is from 10A to 100A. Error: 105 BMS fault from battery xx.xV If battery type is selected as “self-defined...
Warn description: INVERTER MODEL SPF3000 SPF5000 SPF3000 PLUS Item Descrption Low Loss Frequency 40±1Hz Warn:Fan Warning Fan failed to turn Low Loss Return Frequency 42±1Hz Warn: Bat Low Battery voltage low High Loss Frequency 65±1Hz Warn: Over Load Over load High Loss Return Frequency 63±1Hz...
Bat Mode Specifications: PV Mode Specifications: INVERTER MODEL SPF3000 SPF5000 SPF3000 PLUS INVERTER MODEL SPF3000 SPF5000 SPF3000 PLUS PVA MAX Power 1750W Cold Start Voltage 47VDC(Li) /46VDC(Lead_Acid) PVB MAX Power 1750W High DC Cut-off Voltage 58VDC(Li) /60VDC(Lead_Acid) PVA MAX input current High DC Recovery Voltage 57.4VDC(Li) /58VDC(Lead_Acid)
The warranty shall also cease to apply if the product cannot be correctly identified as and off repeatedly. the product of Growatt. Warranty claims will not be honored if the type of serial Table8.1...
The following chart is the inverter optional appendix list, if there is a need please Backup Time Backup Time Model Load(VA) contact the Growatt New Energy Technology Co., Ltd or dealer orders. with 48Vdc 100Ah(min) with 48Vdc 200Ah(min) 1054 2107...
Contact If you have technical problems about our products, contact the Growatt Service line or dealer. We need the following information in order to provide you with the necessary assistance: 1. Machine Serial number 2. Machine module information 3. Machine communication mode 4.
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