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Pete Gielow
April 11, 2025
spf 5000, for my input from utility, I have 2 lines of 120 and 1 neutral and ground. Do I join the 2 lines together?
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Mr. Anderson
April 11, 2025
No, you should not connect two 120V lines together for the Growatt SPF 5000 ES inverter. For 240V loads, connect Line 1 and Line 2 directly from the inverter. Each line provides 120V relative to neutral, and together they supply 240V. Connecting two 120V lines improperly can cause damage or unsafe conditions.
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Khoder
June 14, 2025
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Table Of Contents Information on this Manual ..........................1 Validity ..............................1 Scope ................................. 1 Target Group ............................. 1 Safety Instructions ........................... 1 Introduction ..............................2 Features ..............................2 Product Overview ............................3 Installation ..............................4 Unpacking and Inspection ........................4 Mounting the Unit .............................
Information on this Manual Validity This manual is valid for the following devices: SPF 5000 ES Scope This manual describes the assembly, installation, operation and troubleshooting of this unit. Please read this manual carefully before installations and operations. Target Group This document is intended for qualified persons and end users.
Introduction Hybrid Power System This is a multifunctional off grid solar inverter, integrated with a MPPT solar charge controller, a high frequency pure sine wave inverter and a UPS function module in one machine, which is perfect for off grid backup power and self-consumption applications.
Product Overview 1. LCD display 2. Status indicator 3. Charging indicator 4. Fault indicator 5. Function buttons 6. AC input 7. WiFi/GPRS communication port 8. USB communication port 9. CAN communication Port 10. RS485 communication Port 11. Dry contact 12. PV input 13.
Installation Unpacking and Inspection Before installation, please inspect the unit. Be sure that nothing inside the package is damaged. You should have received the following items in the package: The unit x 1 User manual x 1 Communication cable x 1 Software CD x 1 Current sharing cable x 1 Parallel communication cable x 1...
Recommended battery cable and terminal size: Model Wire Size Cable (mm Torque value(max) SPF 5000 ES 1 x 2AWG 2 Nm Note: for lead acid battery, the recommended charge current is 0.2C(Cbattery capacity) Please follow below steps to implement battery connection: 1.
Lithium Battery Connection If choosing lithium battery for SPF 5000 ES, you are allowed to use the lithium battery only which we have configured. There're two connectors on the lithium battery, RJ45 port of BMS and power cable. Please follow below steps to implement lithium battery connection: 1.
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LCD setting To connect battery BMS, need to set the battery type as “LI” in Program 05. After set “LI” in Program 05, it will switch to Program 36 to choose communication type. There will be 2 options under Program 36, first is the SCI communication type, and here will be 15 options(L01, L02…L15) under it; Second is the CAN communication type, and here will be another 15 options(L51, L52…L65) under it.
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“SBU priority” or “Solar first” in program 01 Default 95%, 60%~100% Settable Low DC cut-off SOC If “LI” is selected in program 5, this program can be set up Default 20%, 5%~30% Settable Note: any questions about communicating with BMS, please consult with Growatt.
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Communicating with battery BMS in parallel system If need to use communicate with BMS in a parallel system, an external RS485/CAN HUB is needed to converge the communication cables from the parallel inverters to lithium battery. RS485/CAN Hub: Two inverters in parallel: Six inverters in parallel: Note: if inverters parallel as 3 phase system, only need to connect L1-Phase inverters with lithium battery RJ45 port to communicate with BMS.
AC input power source. This will ensure the inverter can be securely disconnected during maintenance and fully protected from over current of AC input. The recommended spec of AC breaker is 32A 50A for SPF 5000 ES. CAUTION!! There are two terminal blocks with “IN” and “OUT” markings. Please do NOT mis-connect input and output connectors.
To reduce risk of injury, please use the proper recommended cable size as below. Model Wire Size Cable (mm Torque value(max) SPF 5000 ES 1 x 12AWG 1.2 Nm PV Module Selection: When selecting proper PV modules, please be sure to consider below parameters: 1.
Communication Connection Please use supplied communication cable to connect to inverter and PC. Insert bundled CD into a computer and follow on-screen instruction to install the monitoring software. For the detailed software operation, please check user manual of software inside of CD. Dry Contact Signal There is one dry contact available on the rear panel.
Operation Power ON/OFF Once the unit has been properly installed and the batteries are connected well, simply press On/Off switch (located on the button of the case) to turn on the unit. Operation and Display Panel The operation and display panel, shown in below chart, is on the front panel of the inverter. It includes three indicators, four function keys and a LCD display, indicating the operating status and input/output power information.
LCD Display Icons Icon Description AC Input Information AC input icon Indicate AC input power, AC input voltage, AC input frequency, AC input current Indicate AC power loads in bypass PV Input Information PV input icon Indicate PV power, PV voltage, PV current, etc Output Information Inverter icon Indicate...
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In AC mode, battery icon will present Battery Charging Status Status Battery voltage LCD Display <2V/cell 4 bars will flash in turns. Bottom bar will be on and the other three bars Constant Current 2 ~ 2.083V/cell will flash in turns. mode / Constant Bottom two bars will be on and the other two bars 2.083 ~ 2.167V/cell...
LCD Setting After pressing and holding ENTER button for 3 seconds, the unit will enter setting mode. Press “UP” or “DOWN” button to select setting programs. Then press “ENTER” button to confirm the selection or ESC button to exit. Program Description Setting Option Solar first...
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Saving mode disable (default) If disabled, no matter connected load is low or high, the on/off status of inverter output will not be effected. Power saving mode enable/disable Saving mode enable If enabled, the output of inverter will be off when connected load is pretty low or not detected.
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Maximum utility charging current Note: If setting value in Program 02 is smaller than that in Program 11, the inverter will apply Default 30A, 10A~80A Settable charging current from Program 02 for utility charger Setting voltage point back to utility source when selecting “SBU priority”...
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Floating charging voltage. If self-defined is selected in program 5, this program Default 54.0V, 48.0V~58.4V Settable can be set up Low DC cut-off voltage. If self-defined is selected in program 5, this program Default 42.0V, 40.0V~48.0V Settable can be set up Single: Parallel: L1 Phase:...
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Battery equalization enable Battery equalization disable(default) Battery equalization If “Flooded” or “User-Defined” is selected in program 05, this program can be set up. Battery equalization voltage Default 54.0V, 48.0V~58.4V Settable Default 60min, 5min~900min Battery equalized time Settable Default 120min, 5min~900min Battery equalized timeout Settable Default 30days, 1 days~90 days...
Display Information The LCD display information will be switched in turns by pressing “UP” or “DOWN” key. The selectable information is switched as below order: voltage, frequency, current, power, firmware version. Setting Information LCD display ① AC Input voltage ② Output voltage ③...
Operating Mode Description Operation mode Description LCD display Standby mode / Power saving Charging by utility and PV Charging by utility energy. mode Note: *Standby mode: The No output is inverter is not turned on yet but at this time, the inverter can supplied by the charge battery without AC unit but it still...
Parallel Installation Guide Introduction This inverter can be used in parallel with two different operation modes. 1. Parallel operation in single phase with up to 6 units. 2. Maximum 6 units work together to support 3-phase equipment. Four units support one phase maximum. NOTE: If the package includes share current cable and parallel cable, the inverter is default supported parallel operation.
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Step 3: Remove two screws as below chart and remove 2-pin and 14-pin cables. Take out the board under the communication boards. Step 4: Remove two screws as below chart to take out cover of parallel communication. Step 5: Install new parallel board with 2 screws tightly. Step 6: Re-connect 2-pin and 14-pin to original position.
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Cable (mm Torque value (max) SPF 5000 ES 1 x 2AWG 1.2 Nm WARNING: Be sure the length of all battery cables is the same. Otherwise, there will be voltage difference between inverter and battery to cause parallel inverters not working.
Note1: You can use 40A breaker (50A for 5KVA) for only 1 unit, and each inverter has a breaker at its AC input. Note2: Regarding three phase system, you can use 4 poles breaker, the rating is up to the current of the phase which has the maximum units.
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Three inverters in parallel: Power Connection Communication Connection Four inverters in parallel: Power Connection Communication Connection...
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Five inverters in parallel: Power Connection Communication Connection Six inverters in parallel: Power Connection Communication Connection...
Parallel Operation in Three Phase WARNING! All inverters must be connected to the same batteries and ensure each group of cables from the inverters to the batteries in the same length. One inverter in each phase: Power Connection Communication Connection Two inverters in one phase and only one inverter for the remaining phases: Power Connection Communication Connection...
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Two inverters in two phases and only one inverter for the remaining phase: Power Connection Communication Connection Three inverters in one phase and only one inverter for the remaining two phases: Power Connection Communication Connection...
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Two inverters in each phase: Power Connection Communication Connection Three inverters in one phase, two inverters in second phase and one inverter for the third phase: Power Connection Communication Connection...
Four inverters in one phase and one inverter for the other two phases: Power Connection Communication Connection WARNING: Do not connect the current sharing cable between the inverters which are in different phases. Otherwise, it may damage the inverters. PV Connection Please refer to user manual of single unit for PV Connection on Page 11 CAUTION: Each inverter should connect to PV modules separate LCD Setting and Display...
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Step 3: Turn on each unit. LCD display in Master unit LCD display in Slave unit NOTE: Master and slave units are randomly defined. Step 4: Switch on all AC breakers of Line wires in AC input. It’s better to have all inverters connect to utility at the same time.
Fault Reference Code Fault Code Fault Event Icon on Fan is locked Over temperature Battery voltage is too high Battery voltage is too low Output short circuited Output voltage is too high. Overload time out Bus voltage is too high Bus soft start failed Over current or surge Bus voltage is too low...
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Solar charger stops due Beep once every second to high PV voltage Solar charger stops due Beep once every second to overload Parallel input utility grid Beep once every second different Beep once every second Parallel input phase error Beep once every second Parallel output phase loss No beep Battery disconnect...
Battery Equalization Equalization function is added into charge controller. It reverses the buildup of negative chemical effects like stratification, a condition where acid concentration is greater at the bottom of the battery than at the top. Equalizationalso helps to remove sulfate crystals that might have built up on the plates. If left unchecked, this condition, called sulfation, will reduce the overall capacity of the battery.
Specifications Table 1 Line Mode Specifications INVERTER MODEL SPF 5000 ES Input Voltage Waveform Sinusoidal (utility or generator) Nominal Input Voltage 230Vac 170Vac± 7V (UPS); 90Vac± 7V (Appliances) Low Loss Voltage 180Vac± 7V (UPS); 100Vac± 7V (Appliances) Low Loss Return Voltage High Loss Voltage 280Vac±...
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Table 2 Inverter Mode Specifications INVERTER MODEL SPF 5000 ES Rated Output Power 5KVA/5KW Pure Sine Wave Output Voltage Waveform 230Vac± 5% Output Voltage Regulation Output Frequency 50Hz Peak Efficiency Overload Protection 5s@≥150% load; 10s@110%~150% load 2* rated power for 5 seconds...
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Table 3 Charge Mode Specifications Utility Charging Mode INVERTER MODEL SPF 5000 ES Charging Algorithm 3-Step Max. AC Charging Current 80Amp(@V =230Vac) Bulk Charging 58.4Vdc Flooded Battery Voltage AGM / Gel Battery 56.4Vdc 54Vdc Floating Charging Voltage Charging Curve MPPT Solar Charging Mode Max.
Trouble Shooting Problem LCD/LED/Buzzer Explanation What to do Unit shuts down LCD/LEDs and buzzer will The battery voltage is too low . 1.Re-charge battery. Automatically during be active for 3 seconds (<1.91V/Cell) 2.Replace battery. startup process. and then complete off. 1.The battery voltage is far too 1.
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Do you have a question about the SPF 5000 ES and is the answer not in the manual?
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spf 5000, for my input from utility, I have 2 lines of 120 and 1 neutral and ground. Do I join the 2 lines together?
No, you should not connect two 120V lines together for the Growatt SPF 5000 ES inverter. For 240V loads, connect Line 1 and Line 2 directly from the inverter. Each line provides 120V relative to neutral, and together they supply 240V. Connecting two 120V lines improperly can cause damage or unsafe conditions.
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