This manual describes the product information, installation, electrical connection, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Read through this manual before installing features, functions, and safety precautions. This manual is subject to update without notice. For https://en.goodwe.com/. 1.1 Applicable Model Model Nominal Output Power...
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01 About This Manual User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 DANGER WARNING CAUTION NOTICE 1.4 Updates The latest document contains all the updates made in earlier issues. V1.0 2022-03-15 • First Issue V1.1 2022-08-15 • 8.2.1 LCD Menu Introduction.
• Before installations, read through the user manual to learn about the product and the precautions. • familiar with local standards and safety regulations. • • https://en.goodwe.com/warranty. 2.2 DC Side DANGER The manufacturer WARNING • Ensure the component frames and the bracket system are securely grounded.
02 Safety Precaution User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 2.3 AC Side WARNING • • current. • if you want to use other cables. 2.4 Inverter Installation DANGER • will be damaged. • alter, or damage any label. • Potential risks exist. Wear proper PPE before any any operations.
User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 03 Product Introduction 3 Product Introduction 3.1 Application Scenarios Circuit Transformer Power Breaker Grid distribution PV String cabinet 3.2 Supported Grid Types TN-S TN-C TN-C-S...
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User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 03 Product Introduction 3.4 Appearance 3.4.1 Parts GW4K-DT, GW4000-SDT-20, GW5K-DT, GW8K-DT, GW10KT-DT GW5000-SDT-20, GW6K-DT, GW6000- SDT-20 GW12KT-DT, GW15KT-DT LED Indicator PE Terminal Mounting Plate PV Input Terminal DC Switch WiFi or 4G or GPRS Port RS485 or Smart DRED or Remote Meter COM Port Shutdown COM Port...
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User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 03 Product Introduction GW25KT-DT GW12K-SDT-20, GW12KLV-SDT-20, GW8000-SDT-20, GW10K-SDT-20 GW15K-SDT-20, GW17K-SDT-20, GW20K-SDT-20 LED Indicator PE Terminal Mounting Plate DC Switch PV Input Terminal Bluetooth or Wi-Fi/ DRED or Remote RS485 or Smart Meter Shutdown COM Port COM Port GPRS Port [1]: GW25KT-DT: 3 x PV+/PV-;...
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User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 03 Product Introduction Name Description PV Input Terminal DC Switch Start or stop DC input. Communication Port etc. Smart Meter + RS485 / Remote Terminal Fans LED Indicator Button screen. Grounding Point Mounting Plate...
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User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 03 Product Introduction Dimensions of GW12K-SDT-20,GW12KLV-SDT-20, GW15K-SDT-20, GW17K-SDT-20, GW20K-SDT-20: 198mm 415mm 110mm 120mm...
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User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 03 Product Introduction 3.4.3 Indicators Inverters Designed with LCD Indicator Status Description BLINK 1 = Wi-Fi SYSTEM IS RESETTING BLINK 4 = Wi-Fi SERVER PROBLEM BLINK = RS485 IS CONNECTED ON = THE INVERTER IS FEEDING POWER...
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User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 03 Product Introduction Inverters Designed without LCD Indicator Status Description ON = THE INVERTER IS FEEDING POWER OFF = THE INVERTER IS NOT FEEDING POWER THE GRID BLINK 1 = WIRELESS SYSTEM IS RESETTING BLINK 4 = WIRELESS SERVER PROBLEM BLINK = RS485 IS CONNECTED...
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User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 03 Product Introduction 3.4.4 Nameplate The nameplate is for reference only. Goodwe trademark, product type, and product model Product: Grid-Tied PV Inverter Model : *****-*** ****V Vmax PV: d.c. MPPT voltage range: ***...***V d.c. Max. PV current: **/**A d.c.
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04 Check and Storage User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 4 Check and Storage 4.1 Check Before Receiving 1. Check the outer packing box for damage, such as holes, cracks, deformation, and others possible if any damage is found. product and contact the supplier. the supplier as soon as possible if any damage is found.
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User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 04 Check and Storage NOTICE • • • • 4.3 Storage 1. Do not unpack the outer package or throw the desiccant away. appropriate and no condensation. packing box. put into use.
05 Installation User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 5 Installation 5.1 Installation Requirements Installation Environment Requirements installation space should be large enough for operations. The temperature and humidity at the installation site should be within the appropriate range. sunshade if it is needed. connections, and checking indicators and labels.
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User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 05 Installation Installation Angle Requirements • • Installation Tool Requirements on site if necessary. RJ45 crimping Goggles Dust mask Safety shoes tool DC terminal Diagonal Wire Hammer crimping tool Heat gun stripper drill pliers DC wiring Marker Heat shrink Rubber tube...
05 Installation User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 5.2 Inverter Installation 5.2.1 Moving the Inverter CAUTION 5.2.2 Installing the Inverter NOTICE • • when drilling holes. • The anti-theft lock of appropriate size should be prepared by customers. Diameter of the lock hole is 10mm. •...
06 Electrical Connection User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 6 Electrical Connection 6.1 Safety Precautions DANGER • electric shock may occur. • Perform electrical connections in compliance with local laws and regulations. Including • NOTICE • during electrical connections. • • local laws and regulations. 6.2 Connecting the PE Cable WARNING •...
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06 Electrical Connection User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 6.3 Connecting the PV Input Cable DANGER property losses. within the permissible range. 3. The minimum impedance to earth of the PV module shall be greater than R. R=Max.Input WARNING • liable for the damage if other connectors are used. •...
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06 Electrical Connection User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 NOTICE Connecting the DC Input Cable(with PV box) NOTICE The PV box should be installed when Step 1 Route the DC cables into the PV box. Step 2 Prepare DC cables. Step 3 Crimp the crimp contacts. Step 4 Disassemble the PV connectors.
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06 Electrical Connection User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 Click Click Staubli MC4 DC Connector...
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06 Electrical Connection User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 Connecting the DC Input Cable (without PV box) Step 1 Prepare DC cables. Step 2 Crimp the crimp contacts. Step 3 Disassemble the PV connectors. Step 4 Step 5 Plug the PV connectors into the PV terminals. Devalan DC Connector Click Click...
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06 Electrical Connection User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 Staubli MC4 DC Connector 7~8mm 7~8mm Click Click...
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06 Electrical Connection User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 NOTICE For models: GW8000-SDT-20, GW10K-SDT-20, GW12K-SDT-20, GW12KLV-SDT-20, GW15K- SDT-20, GW17K-SDT-20, GW20K-SDT-20. NOTICE • debris in the maintenance compartment. •...
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06 Electrical Connection User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 NOTICE DT, GW25KT-DT. NOTICE • debris in the maintenance compartment. •...
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06 Electrical Connection User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 6.5 Communication 6.5.1 Connecting the Communication Cable (optional) NOTICE Communication Type Port Function Description 1: RS485 B 2: RS485 B RS485 the RS485 port on the data logger. Realize the anti-backfeed function by connecting 5: Meter + Meter Communication the meter and the CT.
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06 Electrical Connection User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 Power limit networking scenario (single inverter) GM3000 Grid Meter Three-phase circuit breaker Single-phase circuit breaker Load Power limit networking scenario (multi inverters) SEC1000 Router Cloud Three-phase Grid Meter circuit breaker Single-phase circuit breaker Load...
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06 Electrical Connection User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 Connecting the Communication Cable(RS485, Meter, and DRED) NOTICE Connect the RS485 cable, meter cable, and DRED cable using a 6PIN communication terminal as follows. DRED RS485/ Meter RS485/Meter DRED 0.3~0.4N·m 1: RS485 B 1: DRM1/5 2: RS485 B 2: DRM2/6 3: DRM3/7...
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06 Electrical Connection User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 Connecting the Communication Cable(RS485, Meter, and Remote shutdown) NOTICE Connect the remote shutdown cable using a 2PIN communication terminal as follows. RS485 0.6~0.8N·m RS485/Meter Remote shutdown -: METER-/RS485 B +: DRM4/8 -: REFGen...
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06 Electrical Connection User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 Connecting the Communication Cable(USB) 6.5.2 Installing the Communication Module (optional) and the smartphone or web pages. The communication module can be a Bluetooth module, WiFi NOTICE • https://en.goodwe.com/. •...
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07 Equipment Commissioning User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 7 Equipment Commissioning 7.1 Check Items Before Switching Power ON Check Item operate. correctly and securely. 7.2 Power On Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 DC Switch String DC Switch...
08 System Commissioning User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 8 System Commissioning 8.1 Indicators and Button Inverters Designed with LCD Type Status Description Steady yellow Communication status is normal. Communication is reseting or Single yellow blinking restarting. Double yellow blinking router. Power Quadruple yellow blinking Yellow blinking RS485 is working normally.
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User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 08 System Commissioning Inverters Designed without LCD Type Status Description Steady Green Power on. Power The power grid is working normally. Steady Green Operating Single Green Slow Blinking Self-check before grid tying. Single Green Fast Blinking The Communication module is Steady green working properly.
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08 System Commissioning User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 8.2 Setting Inverter Parameters via LCD NOTICE • • • 8.2.1 LCD Menu Introduction Main menu Long press for 2s Short press Long press for 2s Short press Long press for 2s Short press Long press for 2s Short press Long press for 2s...
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User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 08 System Commissioning Long press for 2s Short press Long press for 2s Long press for 2s Long press for 2s Short press Wait Long press Long press for 2s Long press for 2s Long press for 2s for 2s Short press 4G and GPRS...
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08 System Commissioning User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 Long press for 2s Long press for 2s Long press for 2s Long press for 2s Short press to select 0~9 Short press to select 0~1 Short press to select 0~9 Long press for 2s Wait Short press Short press...
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User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 08 System Commissioning Parameters Description Error History Model code. Set the safety country in compliance with the local grid standards and Set Language Set language accordingly. Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish. Set time according to the actual time in the country/region where the Set Time RSSI W/L Reset...
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08 System Commissioning User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 8.3 Setting Inverter Parameters via App module, or GPRS module. Commonly used functions: https:// get the user manual. 8.4 Monitoring via SEMS Portal SEMS Portal is an monitoring platform used to manage organizations/users, add plants, and monitor plant status.
09 Maintenance User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 9 Maintenance DANGER • damaged or electric shocks may occur. • Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 9.2 Removing the Inverter WARNING • • Wear proper PPE before any operations. Step 1 communication module, and PE cables. Step 2 Step 3 Step 4...
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09 Maintenance User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 Fault Cause Solutions Wrong software Ver. Error software. under the same grid connection point is working normally and whether the main supply is normal. failure. 2. Make sure that the upstream switches of disconnected. and the neutral wire and PE cable are the allowed range.
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09 Maintenance User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 Fault Cause Solutions 1. Check whether the PV input cables are broken. 2. Check whether the module frames and the metal bracket are securely 1. The PV system is grounded. short-circuited to the ground. grounded 2.
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09 Maintenance User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 Fault Cause Solutions installed in a place with poor 2. The ambient Temperature temperature is 2. Make sure that the fans are working too high. 3. Check whether the operating ambient is working temperature is too high. improperly.
09 Maintenance User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 9.5 Routine Maintenance Maintaining Item Maintaining Method Maintaining Period Check the heat sink, air intake, and air System Clean Once 6-12 months outlet for foreign matter or dust. Check the fan for proper working status, Once a year low noise, and intact appearance.
10 Technical Parameters User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 10 Technical Parameters Technical Data GW4K-DT GW5K-DT GW6K-DT GW8K-DT Input 6000 7500 9000 12000 1000 1000 1000 1000 MPPT Operating Voltage Range 180~850 180~850 180~850 180~850 MPPT Voltage Range at Nominal 410~800 410~800 410~800 410~800 12.5 Max.
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User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 10 Technical Parameters 11.6 Output Power Factor Max. Total Harmonic Distortion 22.1 22.1 22.1 38.4 protection Protection PV Insulation Resistance Integrated Detection Residual Current Monitoring Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated DC Switch Integrated DC Surge Protection Type III Type III Optional...
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10 Technical Parameters User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 Communication Communication Protocol Topology Non-isolated Ingress Protection Rating IP65 DC Connector Plug and play connector 4K4H Pollution Degree PV:C Country of Manufacture China...
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User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 10 Technical Parameters Technical Data GW10KT-DT GW12KT-DT GW15KT-DT GW17KT-DT Input 15000 18000 22500 25500 1000 1000 1000 1100 MPPT Operating Voltage Range 180~850 180~850 180~850 200~950 MPPT Voltage Range at Nominal 410~800 500~850 500~850 470~860 12.5 25/12.5 25/12.5 Max.
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10 Technical Parameters User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 14.5 17.3 21.7 24.5 Output Power Factor Max. Total Harmonic Distortion 38.4 61.4 61.4 71.2 Protection Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated DC Switch Integrated DC Surge Protection Type III Type III Optional General Data Operating Temperature Range 4000 Cooling Method...
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User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 10 Technical Parameters Communication Protocol Topology Non-isolated Ingress Protection Rating IP65 DC Connector Plug and play connector 4K4H Pollution Degree Class I PV:C Country of Manufacture China...
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10 Technical Parameters User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 Technical Data GW20KT-DT GW25KT-DT Input 30000 37500 1100 1100 200~950 200~950 MPPT Voltage Range at Nominal 470~860 510~860 37.5/25 Max. Short Circuit Current per MPPT 31.2 46.8/31.2 Number of MPP trackers Number of Strings per MPPT Output 20000 25000...
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User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 10 Technical Parameters Output Power Factor Max. Total Harmonic Distortion 71.2 Protection PV Insulation Resistance Detection Integrated Residual Current Monitoring Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated DC Switch Integrated DC Surge Protection Type III Optional General Data 4000 Cooling Method Smart Fan Cooling...
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10 Technical Parameters User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 Ingress Protection Rating IP65 DC Connector 4K4H Pollution Degree Class I PV:C Country of Manufacture China 6000,GW8K-DT is 8000, GW10KT-DT is 10000,GW12KT-DT is 12000, GW15KT-DT is 15000,GW17KT- DT is 17000, GW20KT-DT is 20000, GW25KT-DT is 25000,GW4000-SDT-20 is 4000,GW5000-SDT-20 is 5000,GW6000-SDT-20 is 6000,GW8000-SDT-20 is 8000, GW10K-SDT-20 is 10000, GW12K-SDT-20 is 12000,GW12KLV-SDT-20 is 12000, GW15K-SDT-20 is 15000, GW17K-SDT-20 is 17000, GW20K- SDT-20 is 20000.
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User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 10 Technical Parameters Technical Data GW10KAU- GW15KAU- GW8KAU-DT GW20KAU-DT Input 12000 15000 22500 30000 1100 1100 1100 1100 MPPT Operating Voltage Range 140~950 140~950 140~950 140~950 MPPT Voltage Range at Nominal 180~850 180~850 270~850 360~850 Max. Short Circuit Current per 37.5 37.5 37.5...
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10 Technical Parameters User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 11.6 14.5 21.7 28.9 Power Factor Max. Total Harmonic Distortion 38.4 38.4 88.9 88.9 Protection PV Insulation Resistance Integrated Detection Residual Current Monitoring Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated DC Switch Integrated DC Surge Protection Type II Type III Optional...
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User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 10 Technical Parameters Cooling Method Smart Fan Cooling Communication Communication Protocols 20.5 20.5 26.0 26.0 Topology Non-isolated Ingress Protection Rating IP65 DC Connector 4K4H Pollution Degree Class I PV:C Country of Manufacture China 6000,GW8K-DT is 8000, GW10KT-DT is 10000,GW12KT-DT is 12000, GW15KT-DT is 15000,GW17KT- DT is 17000, GW20KT-DT is 20000, GW25KT-DT is 25000,GW4000-SDT-20 is 4000,GW5000-SDT-20 is 5000,GW6000-SDT-20 is 6000,GW8000-SDT-20 is 8000, GW10K-SDT-20 is 10000, GW12K-SDT-20 is 12000,GW12KLV-SDT-20 is 12000, GW15K-SDT-20 is 15000, GW17K-SDT-20 is 17000, GW20K-...
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10 Technical Parameters User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 Technical Data GW8000- GW10K- GW12K- GW12KLV-SDT-20 SDT-20 SDT-20 SDT-20 Input 16000 20000 24000 19200 1100 1100 1100 MPPT Operating Voltage Range 140~950 140~950 140~950 140-650 MPPT Voltage Range at Nominal 290~850 360~850 220~850 360-650 Max.
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User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 10 Technical Parameters 12.8 16.0 19.1 31.9 11.6 14.5 17.4 28.9 Output Power Factor Max. Total Harmonic Distortion 38.4 38.4 88.9 88.9 Protection PV Insulation Resistance Integrated Detection Residual Current Monitoring Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated DC Switch Integrated DC Surge Protection...
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10 Technical Parameters User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 4000 Cooling Method Natural ConVection Smart Fan Cooling Display Communication 20.5 20.5 23.5 Topology Non-isolated Ingress Protection Rating IP65 DC Connector OT Terminal 4K4H Pollution Degree Class I PV: C Country of Manufacture China...
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User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 10 Technical Parameters Technical Data GW15K-SDT-20 GW17K-SDT-20 GW20K-SDT-20 Input 30000 34000 40000 1100 1100 1100 140~950 140~950 140~950 MPPT Voltage Range at Nominal Power 275~850 300~850 360~850 37.5 37.5 37.5 Number of MPP trackers Number of Strings per MPPT Output 15000 17000...
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10 Technical Parameters User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 Output Power Factor Max. Total Harmonic Distortion 88.9 Protection PV Insulation Resistance Detection Integrated Residual Current Monitoring Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated DC Switch Integrated DC Surge Protection Type II Type III Optional Optional Remote Shutdown Optional...
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User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 10 Technical Parameters Topology Non-isolated Ingress Protection Rating IP65 DC Connector OT Terminal 4K4H Pollution Degree Class I PV: C Country of Manufacture China 6000,GW8K-DT is 8000, GW10KT-DT is 10000,GW12KT-DT is 12000, GW15KT-DT is 15000,GW17KT- DT is 17000, GW20KT-DT is 20000, GW25KT-DT is 25000,GW4000-SDT-20 is 4000,GW5000-SDT-20 is 5000,GW6000-SDT-20 is 6000,GW8000-SDT-20 is 8000, GW10K-SDT-20 is 10000, GW12K-SDT-20 is 12000,GW12KLV-SDT-20 is 12000, GW15K-SDT-20 is 15000, GW17K-SDT-20 is 17000, GW20K- SDT-20 is 20000.
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10 Technical Parameters User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 Technical Data GW4000-SDT-20 GW5000-SDT-20 GW6000-SDT-20 Input 6000 7500 9000 1000 1000 1000 MPPT Operating Voltage Range 180~850 180~850 180~850 MPPT Voltage Range at Nominal 410~800 410~800 410~800 Max. Short Circuit Current per Max.Backfeed Current to The Number of MPP trackers Number of Strings per MPPT Output...
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User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 10 Technical Parameters Output Power Factor Max. Total Harmonic Distortion Protection PV Insulation Resistance Integrated Detection Residual Current Monitoring Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated DC Switch Integrated DC Surge Protection Type III Optional Optional Remote Shutdown Optional General Data Operating Temperature Range...
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10 Technical Parameters User Manual V1.1-2022-08-15 Topology Non-isolated Ingress Protection Rating IP65 DC Connector Plug and play connector 4K4H Pollution Degree Class I PV: C Country of Manufacture China 6000,GW8K-DT is 8000, GW10KT-DT is 10000,GW12KT-DT is 12000, GW15KT-DT is 15000,GW17KT- DT is 17000, GW20KT-DT is 20000, GW25KT-DT is 25000,GW4000-SDT-20 is 4000,GW5000-SDT-20 is 5000,GW6000-SDT-20 is 6000,GW8000-SDT-20 is 8000, GW10K-SDT-20 is 10000, GW12K-SDT-20 is 12000,GW12KLV-SDT-20 is 12000, GW15K-SDT-20 is 15000, GW17K-SDT-20 is 17000, GW20K-...
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