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GE GEP User Manual

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  • Page 1 3.0-6.0kW Single Phase User Manual...
  • Page 2 Copyright Statement User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 Trademarks NOTICE The information in this user manual is subject to change due to product updates or other reasons. This guide cannot replace the product labels or the safety precautions in the user...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENT User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 CONTENT 1 About This Manual ..............1 ..................1 ....................1 ..................2 1.4 Updates ......................2 2 Safety Precaution ..............3 2.1 General Safety ....................3 2.2 DC Side: ......................3 ......................3 2.4 Inverter Installation ..................4 2.5 Personal Requirements ................4 2.6 EU Declaration of Conformity ..............5 3 Product Introduction .............6 ..................6 3.2 Circuit Diagram .....................6...
  • Page 4 CONTENT User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 6 Electrical Connection ............16 6.1 Safety Precaution ..................16 6.2 Connecting the PE Cable ................17 6.3 Connecting the PV Input Cable ..............17 .............20 6.5 Communication ..................24 6.5.1 Communication Network Introduction ............24 6.5.2 Communication Port Introduction ..............26 ....................26 6.5.4 Connecting the Communication Cable (optional) ...........27 ...........29 6.5.6 Connecting the USB-RS485 Cable ..............29...

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    This manual is subject to update without notice. For more product details and latest documents, visit www.gesolarinverter.com. 1.1 Applicable Model This manual applies to the listed inverters below (GEP or Inverter for short): Model Nominal Output Power Nominal Output Voltage GEP3.6-1-30...

  • Page 6: Updates

    Disclaimer User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 DANGER Indicates a high-level hazard that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a medium-level hazard that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION Indicates a low-level hazard that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE problems to save time.

  • Page 7: Safety Precaution

    Safety Precaution User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 2 Safety Precaution Notice The inverters are designed and tested strictly complies with related safety rules. Read and follow all the safety instructions and cautions before any operations. Improper operation might cause personal injury or property damage as the inverters are electrical equipment. 2.1 General Safety Notice •...

  • Page 8: Inverter Installation

    Safety Precaution User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 2.4 Inverter Installation DANGER • Do not apply mechanical load to the terminals, otherwise the terminals can be damaged. • damage, or cover any label on the device. • Warning labels on the inverter are as follows. Delayed discharge.

  • Page 9: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    Safety Precaution User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 2.6 EU Declaration of Conformity General Electric Company hereby declares that the inverter with wireless communication modules sold in the European market meets the requirements of the following directives: • Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU (RED) •...

  • Page 10: Product Introduction

    Product Introduction User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 3 Product Introduction 3.1 Application Scenarios The GEP inverter is a single-phase PV string grid-tied inverter. The inverter converts the DC use of the inverter is as follows: Circuit Utility Inverter Breaker Circuit Breaker Grid...

  • Page 11: Parts

    User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 Product Introduction 3.4 Appearance 3.4.1 Parts Parts Description DC Switch Start or stop DC input. DC Switch Lock lock it to avoid electric shock when you have to work on the inverter. PV Input Terminal Used to connect the PV module DC input cables. •...

  • Page 12: Dimensions

    Product Introduction User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 3.4.2 Dimensions 3.4.3 Indicators With LCD Indicator Status Description Power Faulty Without LCD Indicators Status Description Power...

  • Page 13: Nameplate

    User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 Product Introduction Indicators Status Description Faulty 3.4.3 Nameplate The nameplate is for reference only.

  • Page 14: Check And Storage

    Check and Storage User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 4 Check and Storage 4.1 Check Before Receiving Check the following items before receiving the product. 1. Check the outer packing box for damage, such as holes, cracks, deformation, and other signs of equipment damage. Do not unpack the package and contact the supplier as soon as possible if any damage is found.

  • Page 15: Storage

    Check and Storage User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 4.3 Storage If the equipment is not to be installed or used immediately, please ensure that the storage environment meets the following requirements: 1. Do not unpack the outer package or throw the desiccant away. appropriate and no condensation.

  • Page 16: Installation

    Installation User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 5 Installation 5.1 Installation Requirements Installation Environment Requirements 2. Install the equipment on a surface that is solid enough to bear the inverter weight. installation space should be large enough for operations. 4. The equipment with a high ingress protection rating can be installed indoors or outdoors. The temperature and humidity at the installation site should be within the appropriate range.
  • Page 17 Installation User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 T: 4000m (*3000m for IP66 ralia) 0%~100%RH Mounting Support Requirements • • • Do not install the product on the support with poor sound insulation to avoid the noise generated by the working product, which may annoy the residents nearby. Installation Angle Requirements •...
  • Page 18 Installation User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 Installation Tool Requirements The following tools are recommended when installing the equipment. Use other auxiliary tools on site if necessary. DC terminal Goggles Safety shoes Dust mask Safety gloves crimping tool DC wiring Diagonal pliers Wire stripper Hammer drill Heat gun wrench...

  • Page 19: Inverter Installation

    Installation User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 5.2 Inverter Installation 5.2.1 Moving the Inverter CAUTION personal injury or equipment damage. the equipment to avoid personal injury. 2. Wear safety gloves to avoid personal injury. 3. Keep balance to avoid falling down when moving the equipment. 5.2.2 Installing the Inverter NOTICE •...

  • Page 20: Electrical Connection

    Installation User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 6 Electrical Connection 6.1 Safety Precaution DANGER • may occur. • Perform electrical connections in compliance with local laws and regulations. Including • If the cable bears too much tension, the connection may be poor. Reserve a certain length of the cable before connecting it to the inverter cable port.

  • Page 21: Connecting The Pe Cable

    Electrical Connection User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 6.2 Connecting the PE Cable WARNING • The PE cable connected to the enclosure of the inverter cannot replace the PE cable connected. • when there are multiple inverters. • To improve the corrosion resistance of the terminal, you are recommended to apply silica gel or paint on the ground terminal after installing the PE cable.
  • Page 22 Electrical Connection User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 Click NOTICE Connecting the DC Input Cable 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 PV connector...
  • Page 23 Electrical Connection User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 Click Click Stäubli MC4 PV connector S 6mm Click Click...
  • Page 24 Electrical Connection User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 6.4 Connecting the AC Output Cable WARNING • inverter. • will disconnect the utility grid rapidly once it detects any leak current over the permissible range. Inverter model AC circuit breaker GEP3.6-1-30 GEP4.2-1-30 GEP5.0-1-30 GEP6.0-1-30 Model GEP3.6-1-30 GEP4.2-1-30...
  • Page 25 Electrical Connection User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 NOTICE breaker. WARNING • the corresponding terminals. The inverter may be damaged if the cables are connected inappropriately. • the cable core can be exposed. • to damage the inverter when the inverter is working. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3...
  • Page 26 Electrical Connection User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 AC Connector-1 Copper, 2.5mm S 6mm Click...
  • Page 27 Electrical Connection User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 AC Connector-2 Copper, NOTICE • the connection. •...

  • Page 28: Communication

    Electrical Connection User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 6.5 Communication 6.5.1 Communication Network Introduction Power Limit Network The PV station generates power for self-consumption, but the electric equipment cannot consume all the generated power. The inverter can monitor the on-grid electric data in real-time and adjust the output power via a smart meter to avoid the residual current feeding back to the utility grid.
  • Page 29 Electrical Connection User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 HK1000 Inverter Circuit Utility Grid Breaker HK1000 PV String Loads Notice export power limit control or output power limit control.

  • Page 30: Communication Port Introduction

    Electrical Connection User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 Communication Port Communication Type Terminal Function Used to connect multi inverters or the RS485 RS485 2: RS485- RS485 port on the data logger. The port is reserved in compliance with grid regulations in Europe. Remote shutdown 4: RSD- Related devices should be prepared by customers.

  • Page 31: Connecting The Communication Cable (Optional)

    Electrical Connection User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 Inverter Port Requirement Note Turn on S0 and the inverter shuts down. to on-grid. Turn on S5 and the inverter does When two or more than simultaneously, select any Turn on S6 and the inverter outputs two of them can satisfy the strictest requirement.
  • Page 32 Electrical Connection User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 RS485 Remote Shutdown Dry Contact DRED RS485 2: RS485- Remote Shutdown 4: RSD- 13: CT 14: CT- DRED Contact 19: REFGEN...

  • Page 33: Connecting The Usb-Rs485 Cable

    Electrical Connection User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 6.5.5 Installing the Communication Module (optional) Plug a communication module into the inverter to establish a connection between the inverter and the smartphone or web pages. The communication module can be a Bluetooth module, information and fault information, and observe system status in time via the smartphone or web pages.

  • Page 34: Equipment Commissioning

    Equipment Commissioning User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 7 Equipment Commissioning 7.1 Check Before Power ON Check Item operate. securely. Cable ties are intact, routed properly and evenly. Unused ports and terminals are sealed. The voltage and frequency at the connection point meet the inverter grid connection requirements.

  • Page 35: System Commissioning

    System Commissioning User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 8 System Commissioning 8.1 Indicators and Buttons With LCD Indicator Status Description Power Faulty Without LCD Indicators Status Description Power Faulty...

  • Page 36: Setting Inverter Parameters Via Lcd

    System Commissioning User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 8.2 Setting Inverter Parameters via LCD NOTICE • • The name, range, and default value of the parameters are subject to change or adjustment. The actual display prevails. • parameters should be set by professionals. LCD Button Description •...
  • Page 37 System Commissioning User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 8.2.1 LCD Menu Introduction This part describes the menu structure, allowing you to view inverter information and set parameters more conveniently. Normal Set language Set Safety Short press Short press xxxx-xx-xx Set Date xx:xx:xx Set Time Short press Short press W/L Reset...

  • Page 38: Inverter Parameter Introduction

    System Commissioning User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 8.2.2 Inverter Parameter Introduction Parameters Description Normal Home page. Indicates the real-time power of the inverter. 2022-02-14 Check the time of the country/region. 09:01:10 VPv1 Check the DC input voltage of the inverter. IPv1 Check the DC input current of the inverter. Check the voltage of the utility grid.

  • Page 39: Upgrading The Firmware Via Usb Flash Disk

    System Commissioning User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 Parameters Description With LVRT on, the inverter will stay connected with the utility grid LVRT after a short-term utility grid low voltage exception occurs. With HVRT on, the inverter will stay connected with the utility grid HVRT after a short-term utility grid high voltage exception occurs.

  • Page 40: Maintenance

    09 Maintenance User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 9 Maintenance DANGER • damaged or electric shocks may occur. • Step 1 (optional) Send shutdown command to the inverter. Step 2 Step 3 9.2 Removing the Inverter WARNING • • Wear proper PPE before any operations. Step 1 communication module, and PE cables.
  • Page 41 Maintenance User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 Fault Cause Solutions 1. Utility grid power fails. 1. The alarm is automatically cleared after the grid power supply is restored. Utility Loss disconnected, or 1. If the problem occurs occasionally, the utility grid may be abnormal temporarily. The inverter will recover automatically after detecting that the utility grid is normal.
  • Page 42 09 Maintenance User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 Fault Cause Solutions 1. If the problem occurs occasionally, the utility grid may be abnormal temporarily. The inverter will recover automatically after detecting that the utility grid is normal. 2. If the problem occurs frequently, check The grid voltage whether the grid voltage is within the is lower than...
  • Page 43 Maintenance User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 Fault Cause Solutions 1. If the problem occurs occasionally, the utility grid may be abnormal temporarily. The inverter will recover automatically after detecting that the utility grid is normal. Utility grid 2. If the problem occurs frequently, check exception.
  • Page 44 09 Maintenance User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 Fault Cause Solutions The utility grid is disconnected. The utility grid 1. Check whether the utility grid is is disconnected disconnected. according to the 2. Contact the dealer or the after-sales safety regulations, service. but the grid voltage is maintained due to the loads.
  • Page 45 Maintenance User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 Fault Cause Solutions 1. Check whether the resistance of the PV short circuit point. 2. Check whether the PE cable is connected correctly. 1. The PV string is 3. If the resistance is lower on rainy days, short-circuited to PE.
  • Page 46 09 Maintenance User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 Fault Cause Solutions 1. Frame format error 2. Parity checking error 4. Hardware CRC Internal Comm switch, then connect them 5 minutes later. error Loss Contact the dealer or the after-sales service if 5. Send (receive) the problem persists.
  • Page 47 Maintenance User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 Fault Cause Solutions 1. The DC terminal connected. whether the cables are connected properly. 2. The DC cable is broken. switch, then connect them 5 minutes later. Fault abnormal. Contact the dealer or the after-sales service if the problem persists.
  • Page 48 09 Maintenance User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 9.5 Routine Maintenance Maintaining Item Maintaining Method Maintaining Period Check the heat sink, air intake, and air System Clean outlet for foreign matter or dust. DC Switch consecutive times to make sure that it is working properly.

  • Page 49: Technical Parameters

    Technical Parameters User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 10 Technical Parameters Technical GEP3.6-1-30 GEP4.2-1-30 GEP5.0-1-30 GEP6.0-1-30 Parameters Input 5400 6300 7500 9000 40~560 40~560 40~560 40~560 Voltage Range (V) Start-up Voltage (V) Nominal Input Voltage (V) Current to The Trackers Number of Strings 40~600 40~600 40~600...
  • Page 50 Technical Parameters User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 3600 4200 5000 6000 for Brazil) 220/230/240 220/230/240 220/230/240 220/230/240 Voltage (V) 196~311 196~311 196~311 196~311 Range (V) local standard) local standard) local standard) local standard) 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 Frequency (Hz) 45~55 / 55~65 45~55 / 55~65 45~55 / 55~65 45~55 / 55~65...
  • Page 51 Technical Parameters User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 Residual Current Integrated PV Reverse Polarity Integrated Protection Integrated Protection Integrated Protection Integrated Protection Integrated Protection DC Switch Integrated DC Surge Type II Protection Type II Protection Emergency Power Remote Shutdown Power Supply at Night General Data Temperature Relative Humidity...
  • Page 52 Technical Parameters User Manual V1.3-2022-11-18 Self-consumption <1 at Night (W) Ingress Protection IP66 Rating Class DC Connector Environmental 4K4H Category Pollution Degree Category Protective Class The Decisive Voltage Class (DVC) Country of China EP3.6-1-30 is 15.7, GEP4.2-1-30 is 18.3, GEP5.0-1-30 is 21.8, GEP6.0-1-30 is 26.1 17.3, GEP4.2-1-30 is 20.1, GEP5.0-1-30 is 24, GEP6.0-1-30 is 28.8 Feedback 15.7,GEP4.2-1-30 is 18.3...
  • Page 53 Global Sales & Service Network * GE is a registered trademark of General Electric Company and is used under license by GoodWe Technologies Co.,Ltd. © 2022 All Rights Reserved No. 90 Zijin Rd., New District, Suzhou, 215011, China www.gesolarinverter.com sales@gesolarinverter.com; support1@gesolarinveter.com...

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