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  • Page 1 Installation & Operation Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Overview 1.1 Product Overview 1.2 Applicable Personnel 2 Safety Precautions 2.1 Safety Overview 2.2 Symbol Conventions 2.3 Label Description 3 Product Introduction 3.1 Appearance 3.2 Dimensions 3.3 Nameplate 3.4 Working Principle 3.5 Inverter Storage 3.6 Grid Types 4 Unpacking 5 Installation 5.1 Basic Installation Requirem- ents...
  • Page 3 6 Electrical Connections 6.1 AC side Connection 6.2 DC side Connection 6.3 Communication Connection 6.4 Protective Ground Connection 6.5 Lightning Protection Grounding 7.1 Debug Inverter 7 Debugging 7.2 Operating Mode 7.3 OLED Display and Touch Buttons 8 Monitoring Method 8.1 Remote Data Monitoring 8.2 Local Data Monitoring 9 System Maintenance 9.1 Routine Maintenance...
  • Page 4 11 Decommissioning 12 Quality Assurance 13 Contact Us...

  • Page 5: Overview

    1.1 Product Overview This manual is aimed at providing sufficient information and installing instruction for consumers buying Shenzhen Growatt New Energy Co. Ltd (short as Growatt) MAC Series solar inverters. Please read this manual carefully before using the MAC series inverters and store the manual in a reachable place for an authorized technician.
  • Page 6 •Please follow this installation manual as installation condition environ-ment, space and so on. •Please install the inverter in a dry and ventilated environment, WARNING otherwi-se may affect the performance of the inverter. •Please follow the installation procedures in this manual. Electrical Connections: •Before electrical connection, please ensure the inverter DC switch is at ”OFF”...

  • Page 7: Symbol Conventions

    Other: •After you receiving the inverter please check the packing materials for damage,if there is any damage please contact your supplier. •The Max. PV input voltage should not exceed 1100V. •For the disposed inverter,the consumer should dispose it according to local disposal rules for electrical equipment waste.

  • Page 8: Label Description

    2.3 Lable Description Symbol Name Meaning Inverter operating with high voltage,any High Voltage operation regarding inverter need to be done by Electric Shock trained and authorized electrical technician. Do not touch a running inverter cause it Burn Warning generates high temperature on the case. Protective Connect inverter to grounding bar.

  • Page 9: Appearance

    3 Product Introduction 3.1 Appearance Front view: Figure 3.1 Mark Description Mark Description DC switch 485 Waterproof connector AC Waterproof connector PV input terminal LED Indicator light Breathable valve OLED Screen Safety ground terminal Touch button interface Identification Description Explanation Touch button to switch OLED display and set Touch mark parameters by touch...

  • Page 10: Dimensions

    IP65 Operation Ambient -25°C - +60°C Temperature Made in China Note: The MAC series inverter nameplate is similar to the nameplate shown above, but the product model and specific parameters are different. See Chapter 10 Product Specifications for specific parameters.

  • Page 11: Working Principle

    3.6 Grid Type In the MAC series, the MAC 30-60KTL3-X LV model grid connection method is shown in Figure 3.3, and the MAC 50-70KTL3-X MV model grid connection method is shown in Figure 3.4,and the MAC 15-36KTL3-XL model grid connection method is shown in...
  • Page 12 480V 400V 400V 480V 230V 230V 230V 480V 400V Figure 3.4 Figure 3.3 220V 220V 220V Figure 3.5...
  • Page 13 1>Before unpacking the inverter, check the outer packing materials for damage. 2>After unpacking the inverter, check that the contents are intact and complete. If any damage is found or any component is missing, contact your supplier. The MAC series inverter accessories are as follows: Figure 4.1 Description Qty.

  • Page 14: Basic Installation Requirements

    Installation 5 To prevent device damage and personal injury, keep balance when Ÿ moving the inverter because it is heavy. Do not place the inverter with its wiring and signal terminals at the Ÿ bottom contacting with floor or any other object because the terminals are not designed to support the weight of inverter.
  • Page 15 J.To ensure the inverter can work smoothly and easy for personnel to operate, please notice there is sufficient space for inverter, refer to following drawing： Unit: mm ≥500 ≥500 ≥500 ≥500 Roof Min 500 Min 2400 Min 2400 Min 500 Ground Roof Min 500...

  • Page 16: Installation Environment Requirements

    K. Do not install inverter close to strong electromagnetic signal. L. Install the inverter out of children's reach. 5.2 Installation Environment Requirements A.Although the inverter's protection level is IP 65, to extent inverter lifespan you still need to avoid rain and snow, please refer to following drawings. Figure 5.3 B.To reduce the de-rate performance of the inverter and extend inverter's life span, we strongly recommend you install an awning, for the distance between an awning and...

  • Page 17: Moving Requirements

    D.Do not install inverter into an enclosed space like following drawing： Figure 5.5 5.3 Moving Requirements The inverter is heavy, please move it with care and keep balance to Ÿ avoid personnel injury. Do not place the inverter with its wiring and signal terminals at the Ÿ...

  • Page 18: Installing Pv Inverter

    To avoid electric shock or other damage, be sure to check the wall for power lines or other piping before opening the wall. DANGER Steps: 1> Use the wall mount plate as a template drill holes on the wall and put in expansion bolts.

  • Page 19: Electrical Connections

    Electrical Connections 6.1 AC Side Connection Before electrical connection, please ensure the inverter DC switch is at Ÿ ”OFF” also disconnect AC switch, otherwise the high voltage from inverter may cause life risk. Only trained authorized electrical technician can do the electric Ÿ...
  • Page 20 Cable specifications refer to the following table: Cross-sectional Recommended area (mm ) value (mm ) PV Inverter Aluminum Aluminum Copper wire Copper wire wire wire MAC 30KTL3-X LV 10-35 25-50 MAC 40KTL3-X LV 25-35 35-50 MAC 50-60KTL3-X LV 25-35 35-50 MAC 50KTL3-X MV 25-35 35-50...
  • Page 21 Figure 6.3 Ÿ The device damage caused by failure to seal the output terminal gaps as instructed is beyond the scope of warranty and Growatt New Energy shall not be liable for the damage. WARNING 6.2 DC Side Connection Before electrical connection, please ensure the inverter DC switch is at Ÿ...
  • Page 22 If the inverter was damaged by higher maximum open circuit voltage (higher than 1100Vdc), product warranty will be forfeited and Growatt will not take any responsibility. B.Each string solar panels should be same brand and same model.
  • Page 23 L.The positive and negative terminals of the panel are connected to the corresponding terminals of the inverter. For the maximum input current value of each MPPT of different types of inverters, please refer to the following table： PV inverter Maximum input current per MPPT MAC 30KTL3-X LV 13A*3/13A*3/13A*2 MAC 40KTL3-X LV...
  • Page 24 6.3 Communication Connection 6.3.1 RS485 The MAC series comes standard with two RS485 interfaces, and you can monitor one or more inverters via RS485. Another RS485 port is used to connect the smart meter (single machine anti-backflow function). When connecting the RS485 communication line to a single unit, please follow the instructions below.
  • Page 25 router ShineMaster cable Multiple inverters RS 485 twisted pair cable Figure 6.6 6.3.2 USB The USB port is mainly used to connect to the monitoring module or firmware update: Ÿ External optional data collector(Shine GPRS-X,Shine WiFi-X,Shine4G-X ,etc.), can be Ÿ connected to the USB interface for monitoring.
  • Page 26 6.4 Protective Ground Connection In this solar system all the unloaded metal components and cases should be connected to the ground. Single inverter need grounding over a PE point, multiple inverters need connect all the inverter PE cable and solar panels shelves to the same grounding point to achieve equipotential.
  • Page 27 1>It is generally recommended to install lightning protection devices (generally referred to as lightning rods or lightning protection belts and down conductors at the top of the building) to prevent lightning from hitting the PV array. (Note1) 2>Lightning protection devices and down-conductors and related equipment in photovoltaic systems (including photovoltaic panels, inverters, cables, power distribution equipment) shall maintain a safe separation distance S;...

  • Page 28: Debugging 7

    "Reset Password", jump to the page, enter the OSS account and password, the distributor and installer can apply for the OSS account to Growatt, click "Login", set Control password, the relevant settings can be used after the setting is successful.) 3>Select the setting item "Communication Address".
  • Page 29 Figure 7.1 7.1.1.3 Server WEB Page Set Communication Address Refer to Section 8.1.2 to log in to the server. After obtaining the inverter data through the collector, modify the device communication address. This operation is performed by a professional. 1>Click "Settings" in "device list" to enter the advanced settings page; 2>Read the "30"...
  • Page 30 Figure 7.3 7.1.2 Set Inverter Time and Date Refer to Section 8.2.1 to log in to the mobile APP. After the mobile phone communicates normally with the inverter through the APP, click “Parameter Configuration” and select “System Time (45~50)” to set the inverter time and date. Figure 7.4...
  • Page 31 7.2 Operating Mode 7.2.1 Standby Mode At this mode, inverter will check the system parameter. If the system is normal and PV voltage is more than 250VDC, inverter will try to connect to the grid. 7.2.2 Operating Mode In this mode, the inverter works properly. The leaf-shaped indicator will turn green and be steady on, and the LED screen will display the active power and the apparent power.
  • Page 32 7.3.1 Boot Display When the inverter is turned on, the OLED display interface is as follows: Growatt PV inverter CUTDOWN More info Connect OK Parameter Power XXXXw XXXvXXXXw Etoday XXXkWh XXXvXXXXw Etotal Grid XXXXw XXXvXXXHz Figure 7.5 7.3.2 OLED Display Wake Up After 5 minutes of normal operation, the inverter will automatically turn off the OLED display.
  • Page 33 All settings interface is as follows: Parameter General General Advanced Advanced Set Language Password English WideVolt Set Set Comaddr 0 1 2 Set Date Enable|Nline 2018-12-14 Set Time Exporlimit 12:30:30 Reset factory Figure 7.6 7.3.3.1 Select Protection Voltage Level The inverter is factory set to CQC standard regulations, customers can choose different voltage protection levels according to the actual situation;...
  • Page 34 Tips and Disclaimers The grid voltage and frequency of the inverter are set according to NB/T 32004-2013 or the latest domestic standard. If the grid voltage is close to or higher than the domestic regulations, the inverter cannot be connected to the grid and the local power operator can obtain the voltage level. According to the voltage of the grid connection point, the user can select other voltage levels.
  • Page 35 Set Date Set Time Parameter 2018-12-14 12:30:30 Set Date Set Time General 2018-12-14 12:30:30 Advanced Set Date Set Time Set Language 2018-12-14 12:30:30 English Set Comaddr Set OK Set OK Figure 7.10...

  • Page 36: Monitoring Method 8

    Monitoring Method 8 8.1 Remote Data Monitoring MAC series inverter remote data monitoring methods include mobile APP and server WEB, RS485, GPRS, 4G can meet the above two monitoring methods. 8.1.1 Mobile APP (ShinePhone) remote monitoring 1.You can download and install the app by scanning the QR code below or by searching for "ShinePhone"...
  • Page 37 ShinePhone Main interface： 1>The center of the main interface shows the current power station name. You can switch between different power stations in the account by clicking the invertedtriangle symbol. 2>Add a collector, view the collector, and add a power station by clicking the + sign I the upper right corner of the main interface.
  • Page 38 Figure 8.4 Inverter Details Page： 1>Click on the inverter name to enter the details main interface, which contains information about inverter power and power generation. Enter the control, log, edit, and parameter interface by clicking the icon below the interface. Figure 8.5...
  • Page 39 2>Control: user set inverter on/off, set active power, set reactive power, set PF, set inverter time, set grid voltage high, set grid voltage low. The operation password is: inverter+date. For example, if the date of the day is April 18, 2019, the password is inverter20190418. 3>Parameter interface: view the basic information such as the serial number, model, voltage, current and power of the inverter.
  • Page 40 3. View Plant and Inverter Information A.Click on “Dashboard” to view related information such as “Day of Power Generation”, “Cumulative Power Generation”, “Today's revenue” and “Total revenue”. Figure 8.10 B.Click “plant”and “Plant data” to view the inverter power, voltage, current and other graphs.
  • Page 41 C.View detailed data Click "Plant", "device list", "MAX/MID", and the inverter list of the power station is displayed. Double-click on the inverter name in the list to display the detailed data of the inverter. The data can be viewed by date or exported. Figure 8.12 The inverter can be set by clicking the "Settings"...
  • Page 42 8.1.2 Server WEB webpage remote monitoring（ShineGPRS-X） 1. Register account Open browser, input server.growatt.com, click “New User” at login page, input the necessary information then go back to login page, input the registered username and password, click login. Figure 8.8...
  • Page 43 2. Add Collector On the Plant page, click on “device list”, “datalog”, “add data logger”, enter the SN number and verification code and save. datalogger will show after 5mins, also the device will come online.(The inverter is monitored by the collector, so the collector can be added) Figure 8.9...

  • Page 44: Local Data Monitoring

    8.2 Local Data Monitoring MAC series inverter local data monitoring can be realized by mobile phone APP, USB connected U disk. 8.2.1 Mobile phone app (Shinephone) Local Monitoring 8.2.1.1 Log on to app for local monitoring 1>Method 1 When you open the app login front page ,click the local debugging tool, and you can get the wifi name of the collector by scanning the QR code or barcode（The default...
  • Page 45 Figure 8.15 8.2.1.2 Local Monitoring and Debugging Use When viewing local monitoring, you must keep the phone's wifi connected to the collector's wifi to view local monitoring (to enter the local monitoring page, first click auto refresh to get the latest data information. Electricity generation: the option to view the latest generation, daily generation, monthly and annual generation of detailed information;...
  • Page 46 Figure 8.16 C.Parameter configuration The parameter data of the equipment can be modified according to the usage . Figure 8.17...
  • Page 47 D.Intelligent detection Detailed and accurate view of the device's detailed data and status . Figure 8.18 E.Intelligent I-V curve scanning Can remotely scan each mppt. Figure 8.19...
  • Page 48 F.Fault recording detection Remote, fast and accurate fault location. Figure 8.20 G.Real-time recording detection Inverter voltage and current quality can be observed in real time . Figure 8.21...
  • Page 49 H. One-click diagnosis One-button detection of power plant environment, including I-V curve diagnosis, grid waveform THDV and cable impedance detection. Figure 8.22...
  • Page 50 I.High level setting According to register address set parameters (professional operation). J.Device Information Check PV voltage/current, string voltage/current, AC voltage/current/power/frequency, PID voltage/current, internal parameters, and detailed device detailed data information about the device. Figure 8.23 8.2.2 U Disk Monitoring The local monitoring of U disk can realize the functions of software burning, fault recording, curve analysis and real-time recording.
  • Page 51 2.Fault Recording Create a BCONFIG.txt file under the root directory of the USB flash drive, write "down_fault", insert the USB flash drive to read the fault recording information, and store a total of 100 fault recording information in the root directory. The latest number is Figure 8.25 3.Curve Analysis Create the bconfig.txt file under the root of the U disk, write the following content, the...
  • Page 52 Figure 8.27...

  • Page 53: Routine Maintenance

    Ÿ WARNING When the Growatt MAC series inverter work in high temperature environment, good ventilation and heat dissipation can effectively reduce the chance of load derating . Inverter equipped with internal cooling fans, when the internal temperature is too high, the fans work in to reduce the internal temperature.

  • Page 54: Trouble Shooting

    Bundle and secure the cables properly. Ÿ 5>Reinstall the fan properly. 9.2 Trouble Shooting Work on the Growatt Max must be carried out by qualified personnel. Ÿ Normally grounded conductors may be ungrounded and energized Ÿ when a PV isolation low is indicated...
  • Page 55 2.If error message still exists,contact manufacturer. DSP and COM 1.Check the firmware version. Warning 405 firmware version 2.If error message still exists,contact manufacturer. unmatch 1.Restart inverter. Warning408 NTCBroken 2.If error message still exists, contact manufacturer. If the above suggestions do not work, please contact Growatt.
  • Page 56 Typically, the error code can be cleared once the cause or fault is removed. Some of error code as table shows below, may indicate a fatal error and require you to contact the supplier or Growatt for help. Error Code...
  • Page 57 Error Code Description Suggestion 1.After shutdown,Check the output current is not Output current balanced. Error 403 unbalance 2.If the error message still exists, contact manufacturer. 1.Restart inverter. Error 404 Bus sample fault 2.If error message still exists,contact manufacturer. 1.Restart inverter. Error 405 Relay fault 2.If error message still exists,contact manufacturer...
  • Page 58 Product Specification10 Model 30KTL3-X LV 40KTL3-X LV 50KTL3-X LV 60KTL3-X LV Specifications Input data Max.recommended PV PV power(for module 45000W 60000W 75000W 90000W STC) Max. DC voltage 1100V Start voltage 250V Nominal voltage 600V MPP voltage range 200V-1000V Full load MPP voltage 600V-850V Max.
  • Page 59 Model 30KTL3-X LV 40KTL3-X LV 50KTL3-X LV 60KTL3-X LV Specifications Protection devices DC reverse polarity protection DC switch DC Surge protection YES（Class II） Insulation resistance monitoring RCD check (GFCI) AC short-circuit protection AC surge protection YES（Class II） Interfaces Display OLED+LED/WIFI+APP RS485 WIFI Option...
  • Page 60 Model 50KTL3-X MV 60KTL3-X MV 66KTL3-X MV 70KTL3-X MV Specifications Input data Max.recommended PV PV power(for module 75000W 90000W 99000W 105000W STC) Max. DC voltage 1100V Start voltage 250V Nominal voltage 700V MPP voltage range 200V-1000V Full load MPP voltage 650V-850V Max.
  • Page 61 Model 50KTL3-X MV 60KTL3-X MV 66KTL3-X MV 70KTL3-X MV Specifications Protection devices DC reverse polarity protection DC switch DC Surge protection YES（Class II） Insulation resistance monitoring RCD check (GFCI) AC short-circuit protection AC surge protection YES（Class II） Interfaces Display OLED+LED/WIFI+APP RS485 WIFI Option...
  • Page 62 Model 15KTL3-XL 20KTL3-XL 22KTL3-XL Specifications Input data Max.recommended PV 22500W 30000W 33000W PV power(for module STC) Max. DC voltage 1100V Start voltage 250V Nominal voltage 360V MPP voltage range 200V-1000V No. of MPP trackers No. of PV strings per 4/4/4 MPP trackers Max.
  • Page 63 Model 15KTL3-XL 20KTL3-XL 22KTL3-XL Specifications DC Surge protection YES（Class II） Insulation resistance monitoring RCD check (GFCI) AC short-circuit protection AC surge protection YES（Class II） Interfaces Display OLED+LED/WIFI+APP RS485 WIFI Option GPRS Option Option General Data Dimensions (W / H / D) 680*508*281 mm Weight 52kg...
  • Page 64 Model 25KTL3-XL 30KTL3-XL 36KTL3-XL Specifications Input data Max.recommended PV 37500W 45000W 54000W PV power(for module STC) Max. DC voltage 1100V Start voltage 250V Nominal voltage 360V MPP voltage range 200V-1000V No. of MPP trackers No. of PV strings per 4/4/4 MPP trackers Max.
  • Page 65 Model 15KTL3-XL 20KTL3-XL 22KTL3-XL Specifications DC reverse polarity protection DC switch DC Surge protection YES（Class II） Insulation resistance monitoring RCD check (GFCI) AC short-circuit protection AC surge protection YES（Class II） Interfaces Display OLED+LED/WIFI+APP RS485 WIFI Option GPRS Option Option General Data Dimensions (W / H / D) 680*508*281 mm Weight...
  • Page 66 Quality Assurance 12 Please refer to related file. Contact Us 13 If you have technical problems concerning our products, contact your installer or Growatt, please provide information below for better support. 1>Inverter type 2>Serial number of inverter 3>Error code of inverter 4>LED status of inverter...
  • Page 67 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-175-A-04...

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