Contents 1 Installation and Connection ..........1 Connecting the eShow to the Inverter ............1 Connecting the eShow to the DRED ............... 2 2 LCD Operation ................5 Description of Button Function ................ 5 ...
1 Installation and Connection 1.1 Connecting the eShow to the Inverter The eShow is installed onto the inverter by means of the bracket and the M4 screw in the packaging. Fig. 1-1 Dimensions of the Bracket (unit: mm) Fig. 1-2 Dimensions of the Fastener (unit: mm)
Secure the bracket to the inverter with the supplied screws and then hang Step 1 the eShow onto the bracket. The eShow can also be mounted to the wall next to the inverter. Make sure that the space between the eShow and the inverter is proper for the cable connection.
Page 7
1 InstallationandConnection User Manual The following figure shows the DRM mode and the corresponding shorting pins of the RJ45 plug. The components of the DRM connector are included in the delivery scope, as shown in the following figure. Fig. 1-3 DRM Connector Components * The seal and the support are not closed.
Page 8
Push the support and the seal into the housing. Then tighten the sealing nut Step 2 to the housing. Align the DRM connector and the DRM terminal on the eShow. Plug the Step 3 connector and make them engage perfectly.
Inverter offers two buttons for users to look up the running information and configure parameters. The two buttons have multiple functions. Please refer to Tab. 2-1 before any operation of the inverter. Please wait about 15s for eShow startup after completing the connection. Tab. 2-1 Button function...
User Manual 2 LCD Operation 2.3 Main Screen The LCD display will enter the main screen after successful commissioning, as shown in Fig. 2-2. Fig. 2-2 Main screen Tab. 2-2 Description of the main screen Status Description After being energized, inverter tracks the PV arrays’ maximum power point (MPP) and converts the DC power into AC power.
2 LCD Operation User Manual If a DRED is connected to the eShow and the DRED activates a DRM command, the DRM state will be shown on the main screen, as shown in the figure. Tab. 2-3 Demand Response Modes (DRMs)
User Manual 2 LCD Operation 2.5 Checking Running Information The main screen displays some basic information about the inverter. For more detailed information, please operate as follows: Main Screen (Press )→Menu→Run-inform (Press ) Scroll pages by touching . The power curve shows the daily power output.
Check the parameters thoroughly before commissioning. SUNGROW assumes no liability for direct or indirect damage arising from the parameters exceeding the permissible range of the utility grid. Tab. 2-4 Country code description...
User Manual 2 LCD Operation If the country code is set to AU, the grid / company setting will appear. Touch choose grid code and press to confirm. Tab. 2-5 Grid company code description Grid company Code Company AusGrid, NSW Ergon Energy, QLD SA Power Networks,SA Powercor,VIC...
2 LCD Operation User Manual 2.9 Setting the Running Parameters Main Screen (Press )→Menu (Touch ×4)→Run-param (Press ) On the “Run-param” screen, touch to select one item and press to enter the setting interface. For each item, touch to move the cursor and ...
Page 17
User Manual 2 LCD Operation Parameter Description Default Range Power factor of point P2 in the Lower PF Ind 0.900 0.9…1 Qp mode curve Output power of point P2 in Upper Power* 100.0% 50%...100% the Qp mode curve (in %) Output power of point P1 in Lower Power* 050.0%...
2 LCD Operation User Manual 2.10 Settings Main Screen (Press )→Menu (Touch ×5)→Set-param (Press ) 2.10.1 Password Entry Set-parameter setting is password-protected. To set the parameters, you should input the correct password. A password confirmation screen will occur. Step 1 ...
2 LCD Operation User Manual 2.10.4 Total Energy Deviation Adjustment If the accumulative value “E-total” in the inverter is different from the value in the external metering device, you should adjust energy by “Energy-adj” setting. Touch to move the cursor and touch ...
User Manual 2 LCD Operation The response curve is defined by the voltage reference values and corresponding power levels. Fig. 2-5 Power Response Curve in P(u) Mode 2.10.7 Setting Other Parameters Touch to move the cursor and touch ...
2 LCD Operation User Manual 2.12 Viewing Fault Records Main Screen (Press )→Menu (Touch ×7)→Flt-record (Press ) Inverter shows fault record pages. Scroll pages by touching . The inverter can only store at most 20 latest fault records.
3 Appendix 3.1 Troubleshooting When the data on the screen of eShow cannot be refreshed on time, please follow the procedure below for a solution. Disconnect the external AC circuit breaker firstly. Step 1 Turn off the upstream DC circuit break or pull off the MC4 terminal.
Page 24
Islanding 3. Check whether grid is not in service. 4. If all conditions are OK and this fault still occurs in the LCD screen, contact Sungrow Service Dept. The DC component of AC 1. Wait a moment for inverter recovery.
Page 25
Code 1. Wait a moment for inverter recovery. The bus voltage is high. 2. If the fault occurs repeatedly, contact Sungrow Service Dept. PV1 input overcurrent is Check the layout and the wiring of PV1 input. detected PV2 input overcurrent is Check the layout and the wiring of PV2 input.
Page 26
However, the inverter continues feeding into the grid. Contact Sungrow Service Dept. self-detection Wait a while. Contact Sungrow if device is still anomaly warn in self-detection warn state.
Page 27
Arc anomaly fault and looseness. Re-power on and remove the arc warn manually. 2. Contact Sungrow if this fault still occurs. Remove the warn by enable arc detection Arc detection OFF warn function or keep the warn by closing arc detection function.
damage caused by the natural environment beyond the rated operating range of the inverter. The use of supplied software produced by Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd. is subject to the following conditions: Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd. assumes no liability for direct or indirect damage arising from the use of SolarInfo software.
The power rating of SUNGROW products covers from hundred watt to mega-watt systems. The vision of SUNGROW is to help our customers acquire stable and clean power with minimum cost, maximum reliability and enhanced safety.
Page 30
Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd. Add: No.1699 Xiyou Rd.,New & High Technology Industrial Development Zone, 230088,Hefei, P. R. China. Post Zip: 230088 Web: www.sungrowpower.com Tel: +86 551 6532 7834/6532 7845 E-mail: info@sungrow.cn Fax: +86 551 6532 7856 Specifications are subject to changes without advance notice.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the eShow and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers