About this document This document describes the installation, electrical connection, operation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of GroHomeManager-X. Before installing and operating the GroHomeManager-X system, please ensure that you are familiar with the product features, functions, and safety considerations provided in this document.
Figure 12 GroHomeManager-X guide rail installation ............32 Figure 13 GroHomeManager-X Antenna installation ............33 Figure 14 GroHomeManager-X Installs the AC end of the power supply ......34 Figure 15 GroHomeManager-X Installs the CT end .............35 Figure 16 GroHomeManager-X Install the RS485 port ............37 Figure 17 ShineRFStick-X2 slave mounting ................
Table 17 GroHomeManager-X Indicator light working status description ......50 Table 18 ShineRFStick-X2 Indicator light working status description ........51 Table 19 GroHomeManager-X Troubleshooting based on the indicator status ....99 Table 20 ShineRFStick-X2 Troubleshooting based on the indicator statu ......100...
1 Product Overview 1.1 Product Overview GroHomeManager-X is an intelligent monitoring host that serves as the core of the entire home energy management system. It adopts a device-gateway-server-client architecture model, integrates metering functions, can be connected to the Internet of...
GroHomeManager-X User Manual 1.2.3 Power Module The GroHomeManager-X power module consists of L1, L2, L3, N, and PE, which can be used for single-phase, three-phase, and split-phase power grid system connections. It is placed at the grid-connected input and output ports, and performs voltage measurement.
GroHomeManager-X User Manual 1.2.4 Communication Module The GroHomeManager-X communication module is equipped with an Ethernet port, 3 wired RS485 interfaces, 3 CT interfaces, WiFi antenna port, and RF antenna port. The appearance of the communication module is shown in the following figure.
The interface supports 10/100M Ethernet Table 3 GroHomeManager-X Communication module identification description 1.2.5 User interaction module The GroHomeManager-X user interaction module is equipped with indicator lights, buttons, and product QR codes. The appearance of the user interaction module is shown in the following figure。...
Table 6 GroHomeManager-X Button working status description 1.2.6 RF slave ShineRFStick-X2 ShineRFStick-X2 is compatible with all GROWATT photovoltaic inverters with USB interfaces. It can be connected to the RF host through RF to achieve wireless monitoring and maintenance of photovoltaic systems. The appearance is shown in the following figure ①Support RF wireless communication connection...
Blue Flashing the recommended distance range 3. Please check whether the host antenna is damaged 4. If it appears repeatedly, please contact Growatt customer service Connected to RF host, connected to photovoltaic Blue Flashing Slowly equipment/RF equipment, in normal working mode Attention:...
GroHomeManager-X User Manual 2 System block diagram As the core of the entire home energy management system, GroHomeManager-X can be connected to the Internet through router WiFi/Lan, and can communicate with photovoltaic devices, photovoltaic energy storage devices, charging piles, smart loads,...
1. Clip the GroHomeManager-X onto the DIN 35mm standard rail of the AC distribution box. 2. Press the top of the GroHomeManager-X to fasten the buckle to the guide rail, or turn the buckle down to push the GroHome to the guide rail and release the buckle for fastening.
7-8mm, insert the exposed wire end into the corresponding terminal, ensure good contact, and then tighten and fix the bolt. Figure 14 GroHomeManager-X Installs the AC end of the power supply Wiring precautions: ①Cable specifications and quality: The cables used must meet the requirements of relevant technical and safety specifications to ensure sufficient load-bearing capacity and stable electrical performance.
GroHomeManager-X User Manual 3 Installation instructions Figure 16 GroHomeManager-X Install the RS485 port 3.2 ShineRFStick-X2 Installation 1.Rotate and twist the USB interface cover of the photovoltaic device counterclockwise. 2.Rotate the lock at the top of the collector to ensure that the triangle mark is on the front and centered.
GroHomeManager-X User Manual 3 Installation instructions 1.This product can only be powered by the Growatt inverter USB interface. Do not connect other USB interfaces or adapters. 2.It is prohibited to use this device in places where wireless devices are not allowed.
GroHomeManager-X User Manual 4 APP Operation Guide 4.1 Initial power-on, check connection status 1.Turn on the inverter & turn on the air switch in front of GroHomeManager-X, check the connection status between GroHomeManager-X and ShineRFStick-X2 (only need to watch when ShineRFStick-X2 uses RF connection, if using RS485, please skip the relevant instructions of ShineRFStick-X2).
Please check the network/sub-device configuration in the APP. If you need to view GroHome device information through the indicator light, click the button to exit the Bluetooth mode Table 17 GroHomeManager-X Indicator light working status description ShineRFStick-X2...
Blue Flashing the recommended distance range 3. Please check whether the host antenna is damaged 4. If it appears repeatedly, please contact Growatt customer service Connected to RF host, connected to photovoltaic Blue Flashing Slowly equipment/RF equipment, in normal working mode Attention:...
2.Fill in the power station information 3.Click Add Station 4.5 Add GroHomeManager-X to the power station. 1.On the power station page, click "+" to add collector (WiFi/GPRS, etc.), and you will enter the page of adding collector.
3.GroHomeManager-X can be viewed in the device list after adding RF from the device Step 01: On the power station page, click the "+" collector list to enter the collector list interface.
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4 APP Operation Guide GroHomeManager-X User Manual Step 02: According to the serial number displayed by GroHomeManager-X, select the collector with the corresponding serial number and click "Device List". Step 03: The interface mainly has the following functions. This time, we need to view the paired devices.
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Step 03: To enter the advanced settings, you need to press the button to turn on the Bluetooth mode of GroHomeManager-X. The Bluetooth mode indicator light is yellow and always on. The interface mainly has the following functions. This time, we choose to configure the collector in the advanced settings interface A.Device List - View paired devices/Add new slave devices...
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The following figure shows the device for adding scanning ShineRFStick-X2. For other models, please refer to the corresponding product QR code. 4.Click the Add button, GroHomeManager-X will actively pair with the RF slave device. After the pairing is successful, the added device will show a green dot always on.
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Step 03: To enter the advanced settings, click the button to enable the Bluetooth mode of GroHomeManager-X. The Bluetooth mode indicator light is yellow and always on. The interface mainly has the following functions. This time, we need to enter the advanced settings interface and choose to configure the collector A.Device List - View paired devices/Add new slave devices (need to use after 485 device...
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2.Configure relevant parameters and add them in the RS485 parameter setting interface. Step 01: Port selection, GroHomeManager-X has 3 485 ports, corresponding to RS485_1, RS485_2, RS485_3, each 485 supports connecting 2 photovoltaic devices, you can choose the corresponding port according to the installation.
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4 APP Operation Guide GroHomeManager-X User Manual Step 02: Baud rate selection. The default baud rate of GroHomeManager-X is 9600, and it also supports 4800, 38400, 115200, and 19200. You can choose the corresponding baud rate according to the requirements of your device.
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4 APP Operation Guide GroHomeManager-X User Manual Step 04: Address input, GroHomeManager-X fills in the 485 address of the external device. Step 05: After confirming the port, baud rate, device type, and address information, click the Add button to add.
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Step 03: To enter the advanced settings, click the button to enable the Bluetooth mode of GroHomeManager-X. The Bluetooth mode indicator light is yellow and always on. The interface mainly has the following functions. This time, we need to enter the advanced settings interface and choose to configure the collector A.Device List - View paired devices/Add new slave devices...
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4 APP Operation Guide GroHomeManager-X User Manual Step 03: According to the serial number displayed by GroHomeManager-X, select the setting option in the lower right corner of the collector corresponding to the serial number, enter the anti-backflow setting interface, click the anti-backflow setting, adjust...
GroHomeManager-X User Manual 4.Settings: Account Settings Interface 5.4 Add energy management device GroHomeManager-X (If added on the APP side/when registering an account, the device can be viewed directly without this step) 1.Scroll down the mouse on the dashboard interface, slide to the My Photovoltaic ...
RS485_2, RS485_3, each 485 supports connecting 2 photovoltaic devices, and the corresponding port can be selected according to the installation. Baud rate selection: The default baud rate of GroHomeManager-X is 9600, and it also supports 4800, 38400, 115200, 19200. You can choose the corresponding baud rate according to the requirements of your device.
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5 Server Operation Guide GroHomeManager-X User Manual Device type selection: The default device type of GroHomeManager-X is inverter, and it can also support energy storage machines, electric meters, charging piles, portable power supplies, and GroBoost. You can choose the corresponding device type according to the needs of the device.
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GroHomeManager-X User Manual 6 Energy management 2. According to the serial number displayed by GroHomeManager-X, select the settings option in the lower right corner of the collector corresponding to the serial number 3. According to the serial number displayed by GroHomeManager-X, select the setting...
Please check the network/sub-device configuration in the APP. If you need to view GroHome device information through the indicator light, click the button to exit the Bluetooth mode Table 19 GroHomeManager-X Troubleshooting based on the indicator status 2.ShineRFStick-X2...
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