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  • Page 1 SPA 4-10KTL3 BH-UP & User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2.3 Symbols on the SPA inverter ..................5 3 Product description ................7 3.1 SPA system wiring diagram ..................7 3.2 Growatt SPA series inverter ..................8 3.3 Nameplate ........................8 3.4 Size and weight ......................10 3.5 Highlights of the SPA inverter ................. 10 4 Inspection upon delivery..............
  • Page 3 Commissioning the SPA .................... 36 Operation modes ....................... 36 6.2.1 Normal mode ......................36 6.2.2 Fault mode ....................... 37 6.2.3 Programming mode ....................37 6.2.4 Checking mode ....................... 37 6.2.5 Standby mode ......................37 6.2.6 Shutdown mode...................... 38 6.3 Country setting ......................38 6.4 Display and button ....................
  • Page 4 12.1 Growatt SPA inverter specification..............61 12.2 DC input terminal parameter ................63 12.3 Torque ........................64 12.4 Accessories (optional)..................... 64 13 Certificate of Compliance ............... 65 14 Contact us................... 66...

  • Page 5: Overview

    If the inverter is to be paired with the lithium battery, customers should purchase the battery from Growatt. If the inverter is to be paired with the lead-acid battery, customers can purchase the battery by themselves, which are easily accessible in the market.
  • Page 6 Appearance: M L K J I H G F E Figure 1.1 Position Description LED of status display LCD screen Function button Ground point Ventilation valve EPS: EPS output (for off-grid connection) RSD (professionals only) GRID: AC Grid (for on-grid connection) 485-3: RS485 communication port (reserved) 485-2: RS485 communication port for Meter 2 (reserved) NC (Not Connected)

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    SPA would fail to work normally. 2. Read this manual carefully before installation. Growatt shall not be held liable for any device damage caused by failure to follow instructions specified in this manual.

  • Page 8: Safety 2

    Safety 2 2.1 Intended use SPA System diagram: AC-coupled Inverter Battery Grid Breaker Electrical Grid Breaker Load Breaker Sensor Load ≤15m Electric meter Figure 2.1 As shown in the diagram above, the grid-tied SPA system consists of the SPA inverter, the battery, the utility grid and others.

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    2.2 Safety precautions DANGER Risk of high voltage! Operations marked with these symbols should be performed by professional personnel only. Keep children, people with disabilities and non-professionals away from the equipment. Do not allow children to play around the installation site. DANGER Risk of burns due to hot surfaces! The enclosure and heat sinks of the inverter can be hot during operation.
  • Page 10 Symbol Description Direct Current (DC) Alternating Current (AC) CE marking This product complies with the requirements of the applicable EU directives Information that you must read and know to ensure optimal system operation...

  • Page 11: Product Description

    3 Product Description 3.1 SPA system wiring diagram METER Breaker Electrical Grid Load Breaker Communication cable Grounding cable Positive battery cable Load Negative battery cable Output power cable Battery Figure 3.1...

  • Page 12: Growatt Spa Series Inverter

    3.2 Growatt SPA series inverter LED indicator and function buttons Item Description Explanation Push buttons Allow you to set parameters on the screen Green light on SPA runs normally Red light on Fault state SPA status indicator Green light blinking...
  • Page 13 Description of the nameplate: Product model Growatt SPA 10000TL3 BH-UP AC output/input data Max. output power 10000W Max. apparent power 10000VA 3W/N/PE Nominal output voltage 230/400Vac Max. output current 15.2A Nominal output frequency 50Hz/60Hz Power factor range 0.8 leading~0.8 lagging...

  • Page 14: Size And Weight

    D (mm) Weight (kg) Growatt SPA TL3 BH-UP 3.5 Highlights of the SPA inverter The Growatt SPA inverter stands out with the following features: All-in-one design, maximizing self-consumption. Support the backup and peak shaving Ø functions. Smart energy management with various working modes.

  • Page 15: Inspection Upon Delivery

    Before unpacking the inverter, check the outer packing materials for any externally visible damage. After unpacking the inverter, check the scope of delivery for completeness. If the scope of delivery is incomplete or damaged, please contact your dealer. Packing list of the Growatt SPA inverter: Figure 4.1 Item...

  • Page 16: Installation 5

    Installation 5 5.1 Basic installation requirements A. Ensure that the installation surface meets the load-bearing requirement for supporting the weight of the SPA inverter. B. The mounting location must be suitable for the dimensions of the SPA inverter. C. Do not install the equipment on structures made of flammable or thermolabile materials.

  • Page 17: Installation Tools & Assembling The Rj45 Connector And Connecting It To The Lan Cable

    H. The installation location should be readily accessible for disconnecting means. I. To ensure optimal operation of the inverter and facilitate ease of operation, please reserve enough space around the inverter. Figure 5.3 J. Keep the inverter away from the television antenna, or other antennas and associated cables.
  • Page 18 Functions Crimp the RJ45 connector Strip cables Disconnect the battery terminal Unscrew nuts Unscrew screws Knock expansion screws Drill holes on the wall Connecting the RJ45 connector to the LAN cable: RJ45 RJ45 Locking nut Threaded connector connector sleeve Communication Sealing ring Waterproof cover cable...

  • Page 19: Installation Instructions

    Brown 5.3 Installation instructions 5.3.1 System configuration Growatt SPA 4000-10000TL3 BH-UP uses the meter as its sensor only. Before installing the system, please beware that: 1. It is recommended that the cable connecting the meter be shorter than 15 m.
  • Page 20 AC coupled Inverter Battery Grid Breaker Electrical Grid Breaker Load Breaker Sensor Load ≤15m Electric meter Figure 5.7 5.3.2 Installing the SPA inverter 1. Determine the installation position on the wall, ensure that it is suitable for the weight and dimensions of the inverter. 2.

  • Page 21: Electrical Connection

    Figure 5.8 5.4 Electrical connection 5.4.1 Connecting the AC Grid terminal and the EPS Output terminal The SPA inverter comes with the AC Grid terminal and the EPS Output terminal. From the bottom view, the AC Grid terminal is on the left, used to connect the inverter to the utility grid;...
  • Page 22 Figure 5.10 Suggested wire length: Maximum cable length conductor cross section Growatt Growatt Growatt Growatt Growatt Growatt SPA 4000 SPA 5000 SPA 6000 SPA 7000 SPA 8000 SPA 10000 TL3 BH-UP TL3 BH-UP TL3 BH-UP TL3 BH-UP TL3 BH-UP TL3 BH-UP...
  • Page 23 Step 2: Route the stripped cables through the locking nut, sealing ring and threaded sleeve, insert them into the connection terminal in accordance with the marks on the connection terminal, and secure the connection by tightening the screws. You can pull the cables gently to ensure that the cables are secured in place.
  • Page 24 Step 5: To remove the EPS connector, loosen the screws on the protective cover, then remove the cover. Rotate the EPS connector anticlockwise, then pull it out. The inverter The inverter side side Securing the screws Figure 5.15 Connecting the AC connector: Step 1: Disassemble the AC connector which is delivered in the accessory bag.
  • Page 25 Step 3: Push and rotate the threaded sleeve onto the connection terminal until both are locked tightly. Then tighten the locking nut. Figure 5.18 Step 4: Push the AC connector into the AC Grid port The inverter side Figure 5.19 Step 5: To remove the AC connector, insert the screwdriver and press the release- mechanism to pull the connector out.
  • Page 26 The recommended wiring diagrams are as follows: Electric meter Figure 5.21 Note: This diagram is an example for the on-grid system without special requirement on the electrical connection. The N line must be connected. Electric meter Figure 5.22 Note: This diagram is an example for cable connection in Australia and New Zealand, where a switch cannot be installed on the N line.

  • Page 27: Five Meter Wiring Methods Of Spa

    SPA Inverter Battery ACGRID Electric meter Electic meter Load Figure 5.23 Note: This diagram is an example for customers who only want to build the on-grid energy storage system without backup function. The N line must be connected. 5.4.2 Five meter wiring methods of SPA The five meter wiring methods are demonstrated below: Note: For details about meter installation, please refer to the meter installation guide delivered...
  • Page 28 2. CHNT Meter without CT 485A (LAN line 5 ) 485B Grid ( LAN line 1 ) Load Figure 5.25 3. CHNT Meter with CT Grid-N Grid-T Primary load Grid-S Grid-R Secondary load P2:PCS P1:Grid side Breaker side Load Breaker RS485B Load-N Load-T...
  • Page 29 Figure 5.26 4. Eastron Meter without CT 485A LAN line5 485B LAN line1 Figure 5.27 5. Eastron Meter with CT...
  • Page 30 EARTH Inverter RS485 GRID EPS Load Breaker Back-up load Load Breaker On-grid load Main Breaker Connect the sampling cable instead of the power cable Figure 5.28...

  • Page 31: Connecting The Battery Terminal

    If you want to operate the inverter in the on-grid mode only, please Ø refer to Fig 5.21 to connect the AC Grid terminal and reserve the EPS Output terminal. If you want to enable both the on-grid mode and the backup Ø...

  • Page 32: Connecting The Meter Terminal

    Step9: Screw the swivel nut onto the waterproof cover. Note: 1. The meter must be purchased from Growatt. Meters of other brands would fail to communicate with the SPA inverter. 2. For details about wiring the meter, please refer to the User Manual of the meter.
  • Page 33 METER Figure 5.30 Figure 5.31 Figure 5.32 Note: The LAN cable connecting the meter is 15 m in length with the RJ45 connector at both ends (one end connected to the meter and the other connected to the inverter). If the cable is not long enough, you can extend the cable to a length of up to 25 m.

  • Page 34: Connecting To The Can Port For Communication With The Lithium Battery

    5.4.5 Connecting to the CAN port for communication with the lithium battery To communicate with the lithium battery via CAN communication, please proceed as follows to connect to the CAN port: Step 1: Unscrew the swivel nut from the cable gland. Step 2: Thread the swivel nut over the “CAN”...

  • Page 35: Connecting The Rs485 Terminal

    5.4.6 Connecting the RS485 terminal The RS485 communication ports are used for communication with the meter. Please connect to the RS485 port as follows: Step 1: Unscrew the swivel nut from the cable gland. Step 2: Thread the swivel nut over the “RS485” cable. Step 3: Press the cable support sleeve out of the cable gland.

  • Page 36: Connecting The Drms Port

    5.4.7 Connecting the DRMS port If the SPA inverter is commissioned in Europe, the DRMS port should be connected. Please take the following steps to connect to the DRMs port: Step 1: Unscrew the swivel nut from the cable gland. Step 2: Thread the swivel nut over the “DRMS”...
  • Page 37 If the SPA is commissioned in Europe, the DRMS port should be connected. Description DRMs Power Control DRM5 DRM6 DRM7 DRM8 100% Ref/Gen COM/DRM0 standby Note: 1. The DRMS function can only be used in the Load First mode. 2. For the following safety standards, only DRM5 is supported: SA_AUSTRIA, SA_POLAND, SA_SWEDEN, SA_DEMARK_DK1, SA_DEMARK_DK2, SA_VDE0126, SA_FRANCE, SA_HUNGARY, SA_SPAIN, SA_GREECE_CONTINENT * Method of asserting Demand Response Mode...

  • Page 38: Connecting The Dry Contact Port

    5.4.8 Connecting the dry contact port The dry contact is used to communicate with external devices (such as remote start of the water heater). The wiring steps are as follows: Step 1: Unscrew the swivel nut from the cable gland. Step 2: Thread the swivel nut over the cable.

  • Page 39: Grounding The Inverter

    5.4.9 Grounding the inverter The SPA must be grounded properly with the grounding cable. The ground point is showed below. The specification of the grounding cable should be greater than 10 AWG. Figure 5.42...

  • Page 40: Commissioning 6

    Users are allowed to configure the time periods to operate the SPA in the on-grid mode. On the LCD screen, you can set only one period; while on the Growatt Server website, you can set up to three periods to specify the working mode. For details, please see Section 6.4.4.

  • Page 41: Fault Mode

    Users can set only one period for Battery first or Grid first working mode on the LCD screen. To configure more periods, you can log into the Growatt Server webpage. If you want to charge battery from grid, you need to enter the password on the LCD screen and set AC CHG to "Enable".

  • Page 42: Shutdown Mode

    6.2.6 Shutdown mode To shut down the SPA, you need to disconnect all energy sources and the SPA will enter the shutdown mode automatically. Steps to shut down the SPA: Turn off the battery switch. Ø Disconnect the AC power source. Wait until the LED indicator and the LCD screen of the Ø...
  • Page 43 VDE0126 GT0XXXXXX1 TUNISIA (NULL) Ukraine (NULL) VDE-AR-N4105 GT0XXXXXX7 IEC62116&61727 GT0XXXXXXC General model South Africa GT1XXXXXXC(NULL) Dubai (NULL) Chile (NULL) Argentina (NULL) Uruguay (NULL) Others (NULL) CEI 0-21 GT0XXXXXX4 Italy CEI 0-16 (NULL) Hungary Hungary GT0XXXXXXC GT0XXXXXX8 GT0XXXXXX5 Ireland GT1XXXXXX3 NI_G98 (NULL) NI_G99 (NULL)

  • Page 44: Display And Button

    6.4 Display and button 6.4.1 LCD display area Normal Vb / Cb: 488.0 V 88% Figure 6.1 Location Description Inverter status Basic information SPA inverter Power flow line Grid Battery (display SOC with five bars, and each bar represents 20%) Local load Wireless communication RS485...

  • Page 45: Led And Button Instruction

    6.4.2 LED and button instruction Figure 6.2 Location Description Status indicator ESC key (Cancel) Down Enter Note: The LED indicator denotes the operating status of the SPA with two colors - green and red. For details, please refer to Section 3.1. 6.4.3 LCD display The LCD display demonstrates the operating status of the inverter, the basic information and the fault information.
  • Page 46 Line A display: Standby: the SPA is in standby mode. No fault is detected, but the operating Ø requirements are not met. Normal: the SPA is operating properly. Ø Checking: the SPA is performing self-check. If no fault is detected, it will switch to the Ø...

  • Page 47: Setting The Working Mode

    6.4.4 Setting the working mode Press the "Enter" key for over 3s to enter the setup mode. You can press "Enter" to confirm your setting or "ESC" to exit. Please refer to the process flow chart below: Press “enter” key more than 3 seconds into setup mode WorkMode WorkMode...
  • Page 48 In the "Basic Parameter" menu, you can press "Enter" for over 1s to access the setting menu: Press “Enter ” key Press “Enter” key more than 1 seconds more than 1 seconds to make sure to make sure WorkMode WorkMode WorkMode English Basic Parameter...
  • Page 49 Note: 1. When EPS is disabled and Bypass is set to OFF, EPS port will not have voltage output under any circumstances; 2. When EPS is enabled and Bypass is set to OFF, EPS port will have voltage output only in the case of power failure when the ATS will transition the critical loads;...
  • Page 50 4. In "Mode Change", you can press "Enter" to access the setting options: Press “enter ” key to Press “enter ” key to make sure make sure WorkMode WorkMode Battery ：Lithium Mode Change Lead -acid Chart 6.9 In the battery type, you can choose lithium battery or lead-acid battery. 5.
  • Page 51 Note： 1. The LCD screen displays PASS after each test passes. Wait for 10s, and then proceed to the next test. 2. If the test fails, you can press the OK key to exit. 3. When the self-check is complete, please press the OK key to confirm, then exit self- check.
  • Page 52 Note: 1.When the ExportLimit is set to ON and the SingleLimit is OFF, the total Export Limit function takes effect. 2.When the ExportLimit is set to ON and the SingleLimit is ON, the phase-level export limit function takes effect. 3.LoadFstCtrl has two modes: SiEn and ThEn. If it is set to SiEn, the phase-level power control function takes effect in LoadFirst mode, the AC power output will operate according to the exact load consumption in each phase.
  • Page 53 8. In the "Country/Area" menu, you can press Enter to configure the grid code (password: 1111)： WorkMode Europe Area VDE0126 … EN50438 WorkMode General Area If you need to change safety VDE0126 options , you need key password … WorkMode WorkMode Chile Country/Area...

  • Page 54: Communication

    Note: 1. The D-Bat setting item in the generator option will display different parameters according to the type of battery connected. Min.SOC will displayed when a lithium battery is connected, and Min.Vbat when a lead-acid battery is connected. 2. In the shinemaster parallel system, using the "Heater" option, you can only start the dry contact function by setting "D-Time".

  • Page 55: The 485-1/485-2 Port

    6.5.2 The 485-1/485-2 port 485-1/485-2 port is the extended 485 interface on SPA, which needs to be used in conjunction with the RS485 Setting in the LCD menu to communicate with external devices. Figure 6.17 The SPA inverters can be connected in parallel. For details, please refer to the ShineMaster User Manual.

  • Page 56: The 485-3 Port

    SPA and the computer is successfully established, you are allowed to monitor the system, set parameters and update the software by running the ShineBus software developed by Growatt. To download ShineBus, please visit Growatt official website. Figure 6.20...

  • Page 57: Monitoring

    The wiring diagram is as follows: Computer RS485 cable USB-RS485 cable Figure 6.21 6.5.3 Monitoring You can monitor the SPA operating status via connecting to the RS485 communication port on the SPA. Note: To view detailed monitoring information, you can log into the ShineServer webpage or the ShinePhone APP.

  • Page 58: Powering On/Off The Spa System 7

    Powering on/off the SPA system 7 7.1 Powering on the SPA system Users can start up SPA inverters through following steps: 1. Connect to the grid. 2. Connect to the battery. 3. Turn on the AC circuit breaker and then the battery switch. 4.

  • Page 59: Powering Off The Spa System

    8 Notes on the installation environment, maintenance and cleaning Heat dissipation performance is important when the SPA works in high-temperature environment. Proper heat dissipation can help to reduce the failure rate of SPA due to excessive heat. The SPA inverter adopts natural cooling with the heat dissipated from the top of the heat sink.

  • Page 60: Fault Removal 9

    Fault removal 9 Growatt products have gone through strict tests and inspections before delivery. As with all electrical devices, there are residual risks despite careful construction. Should you encounter any problems, you can visit www.ginverter.com to check the Q&A section or call our customer service line.
  • Page 61 High DC component in the output power. 1. Restart the inverter. Please refer to the local grid Output High DCI 2. Please contact Growatt support if standard for disconnection the problem persists after restart. time when the output DC current is too high.
  • Page 62 2. If the error message still exists despite the Error 300 AC V Outrange (1) grid voltage being within the permissible range, please contact Growatt support. 1. Check the grid voltage. 2. If the error message still exists despite the Error 300...

  • Page 63: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    2011/65/EU RoHS Directive and its amendment (EU)2015/863 Ÿ Shenzhen Growatt New Energy Technology Co. Ltd confirms that the Growatt inverters and accessories described in this document are in compliance with the above-mentioned EU directives. The entire EU Declaration of Conformity can be found at...

  • Page 64: Decommissioning 11

    Decommissioning 11 11.1 Removing the SPA inverter 1. Disconnect all electrical connections from the inverter, including the RS485 communication cable, DC input cables, AC output cables, battery cables, and the grounding cable. 2. Remove the inverter from the mounting bracket. 3.

  • Page 65: Product Specification

    12 Product specification 12.1 Growatt SPH series energy storage machine product specification Model SPA 4000 SPA 5000 SPA 6000 SPA 7000 SPA 8000 SPA 10K TL3 BH-UP TL3 BH-UP TL3 BH-UP TL3 BH-UP TL3 BH-UP TL3 BH-UP Specifications Output data(AC)
  • Page 66 Model SPA 4000 SPA 5000 SPA 6000 SPA 7000 SPA 8000 SPA 10K TL3 BH-UP TL3 BH-UP TL3 BH-UP TL3 BH-UP TL3 BH-UP TL3 BH-UP Specifications Type of battge Lithium battery / Lead-acid battery rangeery Capacity of battery 7.68~76.8kWh Efficiency Max.

  • Page 67: Dc Input Terminal Parameter

    Model SPA 4000 SPA 5000 SPA 6000 SPA 7000 SPA 8000 SPA 10K TL3 BH-UP TL3 BH-UP TL3 BH-UP TL3 BH-UP TL3 BH-UP TL3 BH-UP Specifications Protection degree IP65 Relative humidity 0~100% AC connection Connector Battery connection H4 / MC4 (optional) Interfaces Display LCD+LED...

  • Page 68: Torque

    The following table lists the optional accessories for the SPA Inverter. If you need to purchase any of them, you can contact Growatt or your dealer. The P/N is for reference only and it is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 69: Certificate Of Compliance

    13 Certificate of Compliance Growatt confirms herewith that the products, when correctly configured, are in compliance with the requirements specified in the following standards and directives: Model Certificate IEC 62040, VDE-AR-N 4105, VDE 0126, UTE C 15-712, C10/C11, EN50549, CEI 0-21, CEI 0-16, IEC62116,...

  • Page 70: Contact Us 14

    Contact us 14 If you have technical problems concerning our products, please contact Growatt Service Line or your dealer. To provide you with the necessary support, please have the following information ready: 1. The serial number of the SPA inverter 2.
  • Page 71 Appendix: Auto Test (for Italy only) The following chart illustrates the procedure of Auto Test. In the setting menu on the LCD screen, select "Auto Test", then press the "Enter" key for 3 seconds. WorkMode 59.S2 Limit 59.S1 Limit WorkMode Waiting to start Auto Test YES ?
  • Page 72 Download Manual Shenzhen Growatt New Energy Co., Ltd. 4-13/F, Building A, Sino-German (Europe) Industrial Park, Hangcheng Blvd, Bao'an District, Shenzhen, China +86 755 2747 1942 service@ginverter.com www.ginverter.com GR-UM-245-A-01...

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