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SH3K6 / SH4K6
Grid-Connected Hybrid Inverter
SH3.6_4.6K-QUEN-Ver14-201805
Version：1.4

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  • Page 1 Quick User Manual SH3K6 / SH4K6 Grid-Connected Hybrid Inverter SH3.6_4.6K-QUEN-Ver14-201805 Version：1.4...
  • Page 3 All Rights Reserved No part of this document can be reproduced in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd. Trademarks and other Sungrow trademarks used in this manual are owned by Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd.

  • Page 4: System Overview

    System Overview...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents System Overview ..............II Installation ................. 1 Location Requirements ............. 1 Installing the Inverter ..............2 Grounding the Inverter .............. 3 Installing the Meter ..............4 Electrical Connection ............5 Terminal Description ..............5 Meter Connection ..............6 Grid Connection ..............10 PV Connection ................
  • Page 10 LCD Menu ................35 Setting the Country Code ............36 Setting the Protective Parameters ........... 37 Setting the Communication Parameters ........38 Troubleshooting .............. 39 Troubleshooting of the Indicator ..........39 Troubleshooting of the Errors ........... 39 Appendices ..............48 Inverter Technical Data ............

  • Page 11: Installation

    1 Installation 1.1 Location Requirements  The concrete wall should be suitable for the weight and dimensions of the inverter.  The location should be convenient for installation, cable connection and service.  The location should be not accessible to children. ...

  • Page 12: Installing The Inverter

    1 Installation Quick User Manual  Install vertically for sufficient heat dissipation.  Clearance requirements for single and multiple installation: 300mm 300mm 1.2 Installing the Inverter Install the inverter on the wall by means of the wall-mounting bracket and the expansion plug sets.

  • Page 13: Grounding The Inverter

    Quick User Manual 1 Installation Place the expansion tubes Secure the bracket Mount the inverter to the bracket Secure the inverter with two M5 screws and washers (3.0 N.m) 1.3 Grounding the Inverter A second protective earth (PE) terminal is equipped at the side of the inverter.

  • Page 14: Installing The Meter

    10–16 mm Yellow-green cable aluminum wire 1.4 Installing the Meter The SUNGROW meter should be installed next to the main switch. It supports a 35 mm DIN-rail installation, as shown in the following figure. Single-phase Energy Meter Three-phase Energy Meter Fig.

  • Page 15: Electrical Connection

    2 Electrical Connection For the TT utility grid, the N line voltage to ground must be less than 30 2.1 Terminal Description Connection terminals on the inner configuration circuit board are shown below: Fig. 2-1 Configuration Circuit Board Inside the Inverter Label Connection Tool Requirements...

  • Page 16: Meter Connection

    The Energy Meter must only be connected to the distribution board of household loads next to the main switch, as shown in the following figure. Solar switch Main Meter switch link Network Utility Sungrow meter meter grid PV strings Inverter Home Appliance...
  • Page 17 Quick User Manual 2 Electrical Connection 2.2.1 For Three-phase Energy Meter Three-phase energy meter and its terminals are shown in the following figure. Designation Specification L1, L2, L3, N Output terminals to the load side Glowing: 1000 impulse per kWh active power is Active PWR detected.
  • Page 18 2 Electrical Connection Quick User Manual Strip the insulation from Load side the power wires by 10 mm. Then connect the wires to the terminals on Energy Meter, shown below. (Cross-section: 10 mm 25 mm Grid side  The line conductor L1 supplies power to the Energy Meter. At least the line conductor L1 and the neutral conductor must be connected to switch on the Energy Meter.
  • Page 19 Quick User Manual 2 Electrical Connection Designation Description Glowing: 1000 impulse per kWh active power is 1000 imp/kWh detected. Off: no active power is detected. 3 is for the line conductor 3, 6 6 is for the neutral conductor CT clamp for the 1-phase sensor Proceed as follows to connect the cables.

  • Page 20: Grid Connection

    2.3 Grid Connection Install an AC circuit breaker next to the AC output of the inverter. Inverter Type Specification for AC Circuit Breaker SH3K6 20 A SH4K6 32 A Make sure to disconnect the AC circuit breaker and secure it against reconnection before cable connection.

  • Page 21: Pv Connection

    Quick User Manual 2 Electrical Connection 2.4 PV Connection The inverter has two PV inputs and can be configured in independent mode or parallel mode. Refer to the user manual for mode selection. Before connecting the PV arrays to the inverter, ensure that the impedances between the positive terminals of the PV string and Earth, and between the negative terminal of the PV string and Earth are larger than 200 kOhm.

  • Page 22: Communication Connection

    2 Electrical Connection Quick User Manual (Optional) Only for parallel mode. 2.5 Communication Connection 2.5.1 Ethernet Connection Connect the inverter to the PC through the Ethernet port to set up the Ethernet communication. The Ethernet connection with a router is shown in the following figure.

  • Page 23: Battery Connection

    Quick User Manual 2 Electrical Connection RJ45 plug port Refer to “4 SolarInfo Moni App Configuration” to use SolarInfo Moin App to view the inverter information. 2.5.2 Wi-Fi Connection Unscrew the waterproof lid from the Wi-Fi terminal. Install the Wi-Fi module. Slightly shake it by hand to determine whether it is installed firmly.
  • Page 24 2.6.2 Connecting the CAN Cable The CAN cable enables communication between the inverter and the Li-ion battery from LG, GCL, Pylon (US2000B), BYD or Sungrow. Take out the CAN cable from the packaging. Lead the cable through the cable gland and plug the wires into the corresponding terminals without tool tightening.

  • Page 25: Do Connection

    Quick User Manual 2 Electrical Connection For GCL and BYD batteries, if there are four wires, please cut through the green (pin 6) and white-green (pin 3) wires from the CANH and CANL terminals to set up successful communication. 2.6.3 Connecting the Temperature Sensor It is recommended that the PT1000 is connected to the inverter to sample the temperature of the lead-acid battery or the external environment of the battery.

  • Page 26: Retrofitting The Existing Pv System

    2.8 Retrofitting the Existing PV System The hybrid inverter is compatible with any single-phase PV grid-connected inverters. An existing PV system can be retrofitted to be a PV Energy Storage System with the addition of SH3K6 / SH4K6. PV inverter SH3K6/...

  • Page 27: Connecting To Interface Device For Spi (Italy)

    Quick User Manual 2 Electrical Connection The existing PV inverter works as a load in the 4600 2200 whole system but supply PV power to the energy storage system, as the power flow shown on the 3000 main screen. Running 16:37 Existing Sys Rated-P: the rated power of the existing Existing Sys...
  • Page 28 2 Electrical Connection Quick User Manual  Maximum/minimum frequency protection;  Ability to receive signals aimed at changing the frequency protection thresholds and to receive the command of remote shutdown. Interface SPI Function Remote control. Receive external signal/command to change the frequency protection parameters or shutdown Ethernet the inverter.
  • Page 29 Quick User Manual 2 Electrical Connection 5 mm 7 mm – 40 mm 50 mm – Fig. 2-5 RS485 Connection to External Device Note: For reconnection, press the part as shown in the red circle so as to pull out the cable.

  • Page 30: Commissioning

    3 Commissioning 3.1 Button Function The inverter offers four buttons for operation. Please refer to the following table before any operation of the inverter. Tab. 3-1 Button Function Button Description For navigating up or increasing the setting value. For navigating down or decreasing the setting value. For navigating to the left, quitting the menu or canceling the settings.

  • Page 31: Commissioning Procedure

    Quick User Manual 3 Commissioning 3.2 Commissioning Procedure Before starting the inverter, make sure all the installation and connections are completed and verified. Proceed as follows to start the inverter for the first time. Connect the AC circuit breaker. Connect the DC circuit breaker between the inverter and the battery pack.
  • Page 32 3 Commissioning Quick User Manual Start Country Set the country code Country： [ GB ] (1) The time setting is very important, hh : mm : ss which directly affects data logging. Time Set the time 07 : 38 : 08 (2) DD, MM, and YY stand for day, m o n t h , a n d y e a r r e s p e c t i v e l y .
  • Page 33 Quick User Manual 3 Commissioning  Zero-export (Partial): Zero-export ON: no power will be exported to the grid. OFF: all inverter output power will be exported to the Partial grid. Partial: set partial of the output power to export to the grid.
  • Page 34 3 Commissioning Quick User Manual  (Optional) For lead-acid batteries, you should manually set the battery type. − Turn off the inverter via the LCD menu. Menu ON / OFF 5000 Run Info Confirm ‘OFF’? 1900 3000 ON / OFF Settings Running 16:37...

  • Page 35: Result Verification

    Quick User Manual 3 Commissioning Parameter Description Range The upper limit of battery voltage when Over Vtg 48 V to 70 V charging The lower limit of battery voltage when Low Vtg 32 V to 48 V discharging Over Temp The upper limit of battery temperature 20℃...
  • Page 36 For Incorrect Installation Position Make sure that the 1-phase sensor of the SUNGROW meter should be placed to the phase line (L) from the main switch. If otherwise, the energy flow indicated on the LCD will be wrong.
  • Page 37 Quick User Manual 3 Commissioning For Reverse Sensor Connection Make sure that the arrow on the 1-phase sensor must point away from the grid towards the load. If otherwise, the energy flow indicated on the LCD will be wrong. Fig. 3-5 Correct CT Installation for Single-phase Meter Load side Grid side Load side...
  • Page 38 Press Press Run Info 2000 ON / OFF Settings Running 16:37 6 12 Scroll pages by pressing Input Mode Indep. Li-ion Sungrow Bat Tmp 36.1°C Bat Cap 4.8kWh Bat SOC 99.9% Self Csmp 89.9% Bat SOH 100.0% CO2 Reduced 58kg If the battery type or capacity setting is inconsistent with the actual, the charge/discharge current may be less than the actual charge/discharge ability.
  • Page 39 Quick User Manual 3 Commissioning Menu 4600 2000 Press Run Info ON / OFF 2000 Settings Running 16:37 Menu hh : mm : ss Time Time 16 : 37 : 08 Country DD / MM / YY Date 22 / 02 / 15 Error Record...

  • Page 40: Solarinfo Moni App Configuration

    4 SolarInfo Moni App Configuration If the inverter has been connected to the home router with an Ethernet cable, the user can view inverter information via the SolarInfo Moni App. 4.1 App Operation Requirements Item Android System iOS System System version Android 4.0 or above iOS 7.1 or above 1280*720,...

  • Page 41: Visiting In "Local Access" Mode

    Quick User Manual 4 SolarInfo Moni App Configuration Scenario 3 Search for SolarInfo Moni in your App Store to download and install it. For Android Scenario 1 Download SolarInfo Moni http://www.solarinfobank.com/app/list. Choose the SolarInfo Moni App for Android. Scenario 2 Use the scanning function of the Play Store or Explorer in your smart phone to scan the QR For Android...

  • Page 42: Visiting In "[Login]" Mode

    4 SolarInfo Moni App Configuration Quick User Manual Click the inverter SN Input the inverter password Local Access 4.4 Visiting in "[Login]" Mode Connect the inverter to your home router and complete the App registration. Then you can visit SolarInfo Moni App in "[Login]" mode and view the information wherever you happen to carry the smart phone.

  • Page 43: Lcd Operation

    16:37: Current system time. Neither the grid power nor the load power will be displayed on the main screen in case of no SUNGROW meter installed. The Wi-Fi icon may be not displayed when the inverter is used with some Wi-Fi modules.

  • Page 44: Viewing The Error Codes

     Whether the battery level is sufficient and the cable connection is correct.  If no anomaly is found, disconnect the DC switch and main switch to restart.  If it still does not work, contact SUNGROW. 5.2 Viewing the Error Codes Viewing the Active Error Error Active P1/1 For the icon or the “Error”...

  • Page 45: Lcd Menu

    Quick User Manual 5 LCD Operation Viewing the Error Records Press to turn pages and view all error Error Record P1/1 records. 15022708:55:27 15022707:11:21 5.3 LCD Menu Main Menu Run Info ON / OFF Settings Time Country Error Record Auto Test * For Italy only Password: 111 Password: 111...

  • Page 46: Setting The Country Code

    5 LCD Operation Quick User Manual (3) The “Restart” option will appear only if an unrecoverable fault occurs. (4) The battery parameters can only be set by qualified personnel. Consult battery manufacturer for an advice before any modification. Abbreviations Abbreviation Complete Abbreviation Complete...

  • Page 47: Setting The Protective Parameters

    Quick User Manual 5 LCD Operation Country Code Full Name Language Australia English Belgium French Netherlands English China Chinese South Africa English Other Country not included above English 5.5 Setting the Protective Parameters For more parameter settings, please visit the Webserver. When the grid voltage or frequency reaches recovery...

  • Page 48: Setting The Communication Parameters

    5 LCD Operation Quick User Manual 5.6 Setting the Communication Parameters Comm. Param Addr 192.168.001.100 Press DHCP [ON] Ethernet Config Sub Net： Port 00502 WiFi Config 255.255.000.000  Press Ethernet: − The communication address ranges from 1 to DNS1 001.002.004.008 247.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    2. Perform troubleshooting according to the fault type The indicator is lit red. on the LCD screen. 3. If the fault persists, please contact SUNGROW. 6.2 Troubleshooting of the Errors When an error occurs, the “Error” status will be shown on the main screen.
  • Page 50 6 Troubleshooting Quick User Manual For Inverter Side Code Specification Troubleshooting 1. Check the grid voltage. Grid over-voltage. 2. If the grid voltage exceeds the (default range: 264.5 V) permissible range, consult the utility grid for a solution. Temporary grid over-voltage in This is a short-term fault.
  • Page 51 45 ℃ . If not, please upper limit. contact SUNGROW for a solution. Wait minutes inverter Relay fault on the grid side. recovery or restart the system. 041, Wait...
  • Page 52 2. Restart the system and re-do only) the auto test if necessary. 3. If the fault persists, please contact SUNGROW for a solution. 1. Check whether there is a Earth fault. reliable grounding connection. Neither the PE terminal on the 2.
  • Page 53 PV1 boost short-circuit fault The inverter may be damaged. PV2 boost short-circuit fault Contact SUNGROW for a solution. 1. Check and clean the heat sink. 2. Check whether the inverter is installed in sunlight or the ambient INV over-temperature fault.
  • Page 54 1. Check whether the power cable connections of the meter are correct. Abnormal communication 2. Check whether the RS485 warning of the Sungrow Meter. connection is correct. (Inverter normally 3. Check if the 120 Ohm (2) connected to the grid.) resistor for RS485_2 is pushed to “ON”...
  • Page 55 Quick User Manual 6 Troubleshooting Code Specification Troubleshooting Slave communication recovery or restart the system. fault. BDC soft-start fault. 800,802 BDC internal permanent faults. Restart the system 804,807 1. Check and clean the heat sink. 2. Check whether the inverter is installed in sunlight or the ambient temperature sensor...
  • Page 56 4. Wait a moment for system recovery or restart the system. Restart the system, if the fault persists, ID competing failure. please contact SUNGROW for a solution. Mismatched software Contact SUNGROW for a solution. version.
  • Page 57 Quick User Manual 6 Troubleshooting Code Specification Troubleshooting 2. Wait a moment for system recovery or restart the system. Battery precharge voltage 1. The inverter can normally be fault. connected grid charge/discharge has stopped. Battery under-voltage fault. 2. Check the battery port voltage and battery communication cable...

  • Page 58: Appendices

    7 Appendices 7.1 Inverter Technical Data PV Input Data SH3K6 SH4K6 Max. PV input power 6500 W 6500 W Max. PV input voltage 600 V 600 V Startup voltage 125 V 125 V Nominal input voltage 360 V 360 V MPP voltage range 125 V–560 V...
  • Page 59 Quick User Manual 7 Appendices > 0.99 at default value at nominal power Power factor (adj. overexcited/leading–0.8 underexcited/lagging) Protection Anti-islanding protection AC short circuit protection Leakage current protection DC switch (solar) DC fuse (solar) DC fuse (battery) Over-voltage category III [Main], II [PV] [Battery] System Data Max.

  • Page 60: Meter Technical Data

    For the Q(p) mode in Italy, when the PF is 0.90 and the active power is 100 %, (1) SH3K6: the maximum AC output apparent power to grid is 4000 VA. (2) SH4K6: the maximum AC output apparent power to grid is 5110 VA.
  • Page 61 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. Contact Information Should you have any problems, please contact us through the following information.

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