Growatt UE Series Installation & Operation Manual

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Shenzhen Growatt New Energy Technology CO.,LTD

1st East & 3rd Floor, Jiayu Industrial Zone, Xibianling, Shangwu Village,

Shiyan, Baoan District, Shenzhen,P.R.China

+ 86 755 2747 1900

+ 86 755 2747 1460

info@ginverter.com

www.growatt.com

GR - UM - 020 - 01A

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Page 1 Growatt 18000UE Growatt 20000UE Installation & Operation Manual Shenzhen Growatt New Energy Technology CO.,LTD 1st East & 3rd Floor, Jiayu Industrial Zone, Xibianling, Shangwu Village, Shiyan, Baoan District, Shenzhen,P.R.China + 86 755 2747 1900 + 86 755 2747 1460 info@ginverter.com www.growatt.com...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Product Description 3.1 Growatt UE overview 3.2 Type label 3.3 Size and weight 3.4 Transportation 3.5 Storage of Inverter The advantage of the Growatt UE inverters Unpacking Installation 5.1 Safety instruction 5.2 Selecting the Installation Location 5.3 Installation guide 5.4 Electrical Connections...
Page 3 6.1 Commission the Inverter 11.4 Spare Parts and Accessories 6.2 Operation Modes 6.3 Country Setting and LCD Display 6.4 M3 LCD Display PV system installation 6.5 Double MPPT of the Growatt UE 6.6 Communication Certificates Start-Up and shut down the inverter Contact 7.1 Start-Up the inverter...
Page 4: Information On This Manual
With this installation guide, users are able to install and operate the inverters easily.This manual does not cover any details concerning equipment connected to CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, the Growatt UE.Store this manual where accessible at all times. could result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION 1.1.2 Target Group...
Page 5: Safety
Power is measured in W (watts), kW (kilowatts) or MW (megawatts). Power is an Growatt UE series inverters are to be used solely to feed solar energy converted instantaneous value. It displays the power your inverter is currently feeding into the photovoltaically into the public grid.
Page 6 (modules and cabling) with protective insulation. Do not 2.2 Safety Precautions connect any source of energy other than PV modules to the Growatt The GROWATT UE series Inverters are designed and tested according to international UE series. WARNING Systems with inverters typically require additional control (e.g., safety requirements;...
Page 7: Product Description
All operations regarding transport, installation and start-up, including maintenance must be operated by qualified, trained personnel and in compliance with all prevailing codes and 3.1 Growatt UE overview regulations. Anytime the inverter has been disconnected from the power network, use extreme caution as some components can retain charge sufficient to create a shock hazard;...
Page 8 AC grid frequency; 50/60Hz 50/60Hz 50/60Hz 50/60Hz Range -6Hz/+5Hz -6Hz/+5Hz -6Hz/+5Hz -6Hz/+5Hz 3.2 Type label GROWATT PV Grid Inverter Max. AC output power 10KW 12KW 18KW 20KW Model Name xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx The type labels provide a unique identification of the inverter (The xxxxxx...
Page 9: Unpacking
Unpacking A(mm) B(mm) C(mm) D(mm) Weight(kg) Before opening the packing box of Growatt UE, please note that whether there are 7000-12000 UE any visible external damages. 18000-20000 UE Once open the packing box, please check the delivery for completeness and for any 3.4 Transportation...
Page 10: Installation
Installation 5.2 Selecting the Installation Location This is guidance for installer to choose a suitable installation location, to 5.1 Safety instruction avoid potential damages to device and operators. 1) The wall selected to install the inverter must be strong and firm enough Danger to life due to fire or explosion to support and bear the weight of the inverter for a long period time.
Page 11: Installation Guide
In order to avoid electrical shock or other injury, inspect existing electronic or plumbing installations before drilling holes. DANGER a)bracket of Growatt 7000UE-12000UE Fig5.2 12) Do not install the inverter near television antenna or any other antennas and antenna cables.
Page 12 After the bracket is firmly mounted on the wall, then mount the inverter on the bracket. Rise up the Growatt UE a little higher than the bracket. Considering the weight of Growatt UE, you need to hang on the inverter. During the process please maintain the balance of the Growatt UE.
Page 13 Fig 5.6 Fig 5.8 5.3.3 Installation layout More than one inverter need to be installed, the dimensions below should be Avoid exposing inverter to direct sunlight, rain or snow to extend considered. the inverter service life despite the IP65 protection degree. Exposure to the sunlight may cause additional internal heating which will Information cause power derating.
Page 14: Electrical Connections
62109, you must Install the protective conductor on the AC terminal with a conductor cross-section of at There are three types of AC connector for Growatt UE series inverters. Please follow the least 10 mm²Cu. instructions corresponding to the parts we offer you.
Page 15 AC connector 2: Assembly procedure: 1) Unscrew the AC connector by hand and slotted screwdriver into four components: Fig 5.10 2) Tighten the left part and right part clockwise. 2) Connect 5 cables into their respective channels on the AC terminal, while 'N’ represents Neutral, '1, 2, 3' represent 3 line channels and 'E' is ground, tighten all screws (1.0Nm (9 lbf.in.) max).
Page 16 4) Connect it to the inverter. Fig. 5.17. 5.4.3 Wiring DC Input AC terminal 3: Danger to life due to lethal voltages! 1） The AC side terminals of the inverter are like the following figure, it is clear to Before connecting the PV array, ensure that the DC switch and AC confirm that 'L1, L2, L3' represents three live line output, 'N' represents neutral line is grounding line.
Page 17 3.332 5.4.4 Grounding AC Grounding The Growatt UE must be connected to the AC grounding conductor of the power distribution grid via the ground terminal (PE). PV Grounding The grounding conductor in the framework of the PV array must be connected to the PV grounding conductor and the DC grounding conductor.
Page 18: Grid Type
“Enable Neutral” via 5.5.1 Common grid type Growatt software Shinebus, or connect the Neutral of inverter output to Information Based on the local GRID standards, it may select different connection types. In the following you will find an overview of the most common type of grid structure.
Page 19 When user set the output limit command to the inverter, the inverter will also limit UK-G59 the output according to the setting. Note: if you can't find the country you want, please contact Growatt. In this derating mode, the LCD will show “DERATING”.
Page 20 3) When it comes to the country you want, double knock to enter, as Fig 6.3.3. After displaying Growatt Logo for 2 seconds, LCD screen will switch to the second interface; display the figure of inverter, company name, inverter's power rating, etc.
Page 21 6.3.2.4 LCD Lock and unlock State Fault Input Info ERROR 101 pv:000/000V LCD display will be locked while there is no any operation in two minutes. You need l_pv:00.0/00.0A knock four times to unlock LCD. See Fig6.3.13 for reference. P_pv:000/000 State Normal Fig6.3.8 Interface 1: Running state...
Page 22 6.3.4 Data checking and parameters setting Explanations of each item in third level menu interface of working information: State information: First level menu Table 6.2 Working information sub-items explanation It is a little bit different to enter the first level menu, note that using thrice knock to enter first level menu instead of double knock.
Page 23 Historical information Second level menu Item explanation Third level items Fig 6.3.17 is the third level menu interfaces for each second level menu items of 7 Days E in 7 Days Title indicates this is latest 7 days running data historical information.
Page 24 Parameters setting Setting steps: Input password->Setting->Set COM addr->Set Manual, “Current Addr” is the Fig 6.3.19 is the setting information in second level menu.nterfaces of property current address of inverter.”COM Addr Up”add address. ”COM Addr Up” decrease address .Single knock to change value of fixed address, double knock enter next Working manual.
Page 25 6.4 M3 LCD Display RS232 communication 6.4.1 Graphic display RS485 communication External wireless communication Internal wireless communication 6.4.2 Graph The inverter energy and/or power is shown as a graph on the display. The lower right- hand bar of the graph represents the current unit of time: Day/h, Week/day, Month/M, Year/Y.
Page 26 6.4.3 Text line 5) Knock the enclosure lid four times to exit setting interface. You can operate the settings as follow: The Text line is used for displaying an event. Include the information of setting a) Setting language language, models, communication address, and time. The “Power Rate” and “Power 1) Knock the enclosure lid once every time until the text line switch to the text as Factor”...
Page 27 Trip the enclosure lid once every time until the text line switch to the text as follow: 1) Single knock until the text line switch to the text as follow: Com Address : 001 RS232 2) Double knock the enclosure lid and the lower number text”1” will flash: 001. D o u b l e k n o c k t h e e n c l o s u re l i d a n d s w i t c h i n g t o e x t e r n a l w i re l e s s 3) If you want to change it, single knock to change it from 0 to 9.
Page 28 The date and the time are set! required for the operational control and to control the current to be You can set all above by Growatt software 'Shinebus' with computer. fed into the electricity grid. The inverter does not have a calibrated For further information please go to the site: www.ginverte.com.
Page 29 MPPT A inputs is different from the power inputs of the MPPT B at the same time, the Growatt UE works at a non-symmetrical input state. But the MPPT algorithm of the inverter makes it tracking the maximum power point of every MPPT channel to improve the energy utilization of the PV arrays.
Page 30 Through RS232 interface- wireless module-Data logger. Through RS485 interface-Data logger. Through RS232 interface- wireless module-Data logger-PC. Through RS485 interface-RS485-232 /RS232 converter-PC * Only for the inverter with the firmware after 0D37+0C30 If you want to update firmware online, please disconnect AC breaker of the inverter first.
Page 31 Plan B When three phase inverter and single-phase inverter shared a RS485 communication line, the total length of which does not exceed 1km. Information 6.6.3 RS485 cable connection There are two types RS485 connector. Type 1: 1. Unscrew the plastic connector. 2.
Page 32 3. Make the cable through the hole of cable gland and put the cable into the RS485 7. Connect the RS485 connector onto the inverter. Make sure the connection matched ('1' to '1', '2' to '2'). terminals, fix all cables with screwdriver ('1'to'1', '3'to'3', '2' to the shielding layer Pull cables outwards to confirm whether they are installed firmly Information 4.
Page 33 Start-Up and shut down the inverter If fans or grills are just covered by soft dust particles, using tools such as vacuum cleaner to clean the fans. And if user has no such tools or there are obstructions in 7.1 Start-Up the inverter fans, grills or the cooling area of inverter, you need to clean the fans and grills after 1.Turn on the AC grid breaker;...
Page 34 5. Unlock and remove the plug connectors of cooling fans. To unlock the plug connectors, you need some tinny tools. There are 2 connectors, as Fig8.1.3 3 show. Fig 8.1.1 3. Remove the handles on both sides of UE inverter as fig.8.1.1 B View show. 4.
Page 35 9. After cleaning, assemble the inverter in reverse order. If you cleaning the fans 5. Take away the fans from the cover and clean them thoroughly. using water please make sure the fans, cables and connectors are dry before assembling. Fan type 2 cleaning procedure 1.
Page 36 Growatt. You may be advised to contact Growatt in some situation, please provide the ACF Outrange Utility grid frequency out 1. Check AC wiring and grid frequency.
Page 37 10 seconds. 980V, contact Growatt. 、 Change control board or COM board, if problem still exist, contact Growatt. Auto Test Failed Auto test didn't pass. Restart inverter, repeat Auto Test, if problem still exist, contact Growatt. Error: 103 EEPROM fault.
Page 38 Decommissioning Specification 10.1 Dismantling the Inverter 11.1 Specification of Growatt UE 1. Disconnect the inverter as described in section 7. Growatt 7000UE Growatt 8000UE Growatt 9000UE Model 2. Remove all connection cables from the inverter. Danger of burn injuries due to hot enclosure parts!
Page 39 Protection devices Output (AC) DC reverse polarity protection Max AC apparent power 7.0KVA 8.0KVA 9.0KVA Max. AC power(PF=1) 7.0KW 8.0KW 9.0KW DC switch for each MPPT Nominal AC power(PF=0.95) 6.65KW 7.6KW 8.55KW Output over current protection Max. output current 11.7A 13.3A Output AC overvoltage AC nominal voltage;...
Page 40 Model Growatt 10000UE Growatt 12000UE Altitude Specification Self-consumption < 0.5 W < 0.5 W < 0.5 W DC input data night Max. DC power 11000W 13200W Topology transformerless transformerless transformerless Max. DC voltage 1000V 1000V Start DC voltage 350V 350V...
Page 41 R D 1 6 6 9 , Output AC overvoltage VDE 0126-1-1, G59, IEC 62109, CE, AS4777, AS/NZS 3100, etc. Protection - Varistor Ground fault monitoring Model Growatt 18000UE Growatt 20000UE Grid monitoring Specification Integrated all-pole sensitive DC input data leakage current monitoring unit Max.
Page 42 AC output data General data Max. AC apparent 18kVA 20kVA 570/740/235 mm 570/740/235 mm Dimensions (W / H / D) in mm power 22.4/29.1/9.3inch 22.4/29.1/9.3inch Max. AC power(PF=1) 18kW 20kW Weight 60 kg/132.3lb 60kg/132.3lb Nominal AC power(PF=0.9) 16.2kW 18kW Ambient temperature range –25 °C~+60 °C –25 °C~+60 °C (–13 °F~+140 °F)
Page 43 Name Description Growatt order number 2.5mm2/14AWG 4mm2/12 AWG 6mm2/10 AWG 10mm2/8AWG Contact size Fans 025.0002101/018.0007100 Outside fan/wire of Growatt UE Rated current 025.0002001/018.0007000 (at 90℃) 025.0001900/018.0006900 Rated system voltage 600V DC(UL) Internal fan of Growatt UE 025.0000601 1000V DC(TUV) Contact resistance 0.25mΩ...
Page 44 PV system installation Certificates Installation with multiple inverters on a three phase system: Growatt UE is designed to use worldwide, hence the inverters meet different safety standards of variety countries and regions. Model Certificates Growatt 7000UE VDE-AR-N 4105, IEC 62109, VDE0126-1-1, CE,AS4777,AS3100...
Page 45 Contact If you have technical problems concerning our products, contact your installer or Growatt. During inquiring, please provide below information: 1. Inverter type 2. Modules information 3. Communication method 4. Serial number of Inverters 5. Error code of Inverters 6. Display of inverter Shenzhen Growatt New Energy Technology CO.,LTD...

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