Sungrow 1-Phase Hybrid Inverter
Quick Installation Guide
SH3.0RS / SH3.6RS / SH4.0RS
SH5.0RS / SH6.0RS
Clean power for all
Website: www.sungrowpower.com
Introduction and General Information
This guide provides essential information for the quick installation of the Sungrow 1-Phase Hybrid Inverter. The content may be updated periodically. This guide is not a substitute for the user manual or other related notes on the device.
All operations must be performed by qualified personnel trained in electrical system installation, commissioning, hazard management, and familiar with the manual and local regulations.
Before installation, verify that all package contents are intact and complete. Contact Sungrow or the distributor for any damaged or missing components. Ensure cables are intact and well-insulated, and personnel wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Violation of these instructions could result in personal death, injury, or device damage, and will void the warranty.
Safety
The inverter is designed and tested according to international safety regulations. Read and observe all safety instructions carefully before and during any work on or with the inverter. Incorrect operation can cause:
- Injury or death to the operator or a third party.
- Damage to the inverter or other properties.
Follow safety instructions related to PV strings and the utility grid.
⚠️ DANGER: Lethal Voltage!
- PV strings produce electrical power when exposed to sunlight, posing a lethal voltage and electric shock hazard.
- Only qualified personnel can perform the wiring of PV panels.
⚠️ NOTICE: Danger from Electric Shock!
- All electrical connections must comply with local and national standards.
- Connection to the utility grid requires permission from the local utility grid company.
Inverter Safety Labels
The inverter body has warning labels:
- ⚠️ Disconnect from power: Disconnect the inverter from all external power sources before maintenance.
- ⏱️ 10 min Wait: Do not touch live parts for 10 minutes after disconnection from power sources.
- ? Hot Surface: Burn danger due to hot surfaces that may exceed 60 °C.
- ⚡ High Voltage: Danger to life due to high voltages. Only qualified personnel can open and maintain the inverter.
- ℹ️ Read Manual: Read the user manual before maintenance.
DANGER: Live Voltage and Shock Hazard
- Do not open the enclosure while the inverter is operating. Unauthorized opening voids warranty and may terminate the operating license.
- Removing the enclosure lid exposes live components, posing a risk of death or serious injury from electric shock.
- Only operate the inverter if it is technically faultless and in a safe state. Operating a damaged inverter can lead to hazardous situations.
WARNING: Risk of Inverter Damage or Personal Injury
- Do not pull out PV connectors, AC connector, or battery connectors while the inverter is running. De-energize the unit from all power sources, wait 10 minutes for internal capacitors to discharge, and verify no voltage or current before disconnecting any connector.
- All warning labels and the nameplate on the inverter body must be clearly visible, and not removed, covered, or pasted over.
CAUTION: Risk of Burns from Hot Components!
- Do not touch hot parts (e.g., heat sinks) during operation. Only the LCD display and the DC switch can be safely touched at any time.
NOTICE: Country Setting and ESD Hazard
- Country setting must be performed only by qualified personnel. Unauthorized alteration may cause a breach of type-certificate marking.
- Risk of inverter damage due to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD): Avoid unnecessary touching and wear a grounding wristband before touching connectors.
Battery Safety
DANGER: Battery Hazards
- Batteries deliver electrical power, posing burn or fire hazards when short-circuited or wrongly installed.
- Lethal voltages are present at battery terminals and cables within the inverter. Contact can cause severe or fatal injuries.
NOTICE: Battery Damage
- Improper settings or maintenance can permanently damage the battery.
- Incorrect inverter parameters lead to premature battery aging.
Wiring Diagrams
The document includes wiring diagrams for different systems and regions. These diagrams illustrate the connection of the inverter with batteries, PV panels, grid, loads, and various protection devices.
Backup Wiring Diagram (For AU / NZ)
This diagram shows the backup wiring configuration for Australia and New Zealand. It includes connections for Battery, PV, Grid, Distribution Box with breakers (DC breaker, AC breakers), Main Meter, Sungrow Smart Energy Meter, Normal Loads, and Backup Loads. It specifies breaker ratings and RCD requirements.
Key components and connections:
- 1. Battery: Connected via a DC breaker.
- 2. DC Breaker: For battery protection.
- 3. AC Breaker: For backup output protection.
- 4. RCDs (Residual Current Devices): For Normal Loads and Backup Loads, with specific ratings (e.g., 30mA RCD).
- 5. Main Meter: Measures grid power.
- 6. Sungrow Smart Energy Meter: Monitors energy production and consumption.
- 7. RCD: For Normal Loads.
Note: The PE wire of the Backup terminal is not required for Australia and New Zealand.
Backup Wiring Diagram (For Other Countries)
This diagram is similar to the AU/NZ version but includes an additional 300mA RCD (Recommended) and specifies different breaker ratings. It covers configurations for various countries.
Key components and connections:
- 1. Battery: Connected via a DC breaker.
- 2. DC Breaker: For battery protection.
- 3. AC Breaker: For backup output protection.
- 4. RCDs: For Normal Loads and Backup Loads (e.g., 30mA RCD).
- 5. Main Meter: Measures grid power.
- 6. Sungrow Smart Energy Meter: Monitors energy production and consumption.
- 7. RCD: For Normal Loads.
- 8. 300mA RCD: Additional protection recommended.
Backup Wiring Diagram (For TT system)
This diagram is specifically for TT earthing systems. It details the connections for Battery, PV, Grid, Distribution Box, breakers, meters, and loads, including specific RCD requirements for TT systems.
Key components and connections:
- 1. Battery: Connected via a DC breaker.
- 2. DC Breaker: For battery protection.
- 3. AC Breaker: For backup output protection.
- 4. RCDs: For Normal Loads and Backup Loads.
- 5. Main Meter: Measures grid power.
- 6. Sungrow Smart Energy Meter: Monitors energy production and consumption.
- 7. RCD: For Normal Loads.
- 8. 300mA RCD: Additional protection recommended.
Scope of Delivery and Installation Tools
The document lists the items included in the scope of delivery, such as the inverter, wall-mounting bracket, expansion plug set, screw sets, connector sets, and documents. It also details the necessary installation tools, including a marker, multimeter, hammer drill, wire stripper, hydraulic plier, crimping tools, screwdrivers, heat gun, RJ45 crimping tool, wrenches, and Allen wrench.
Mounting Location Considerations:
- Temperature ranges: 60 °C (+140 °F) maximum, -25 °C (-13 °F) minimum.
- Humidity: 0-100% (non-condensing).
- Clearances: Minimum distances are specified for ventilation and access (e.g., ≥400mm, ≥500mm, ≥300mm).
- Mounting orientation and position are illustrated with acceptable and unacceptable examples.
Installation Steps
Detailed steps are provided for mounting the inverter, including drilling holes, securing brackets, and tightening screws with specified torque values.
Mounting:
- Step 1: Measure and mark mounting points on the wall (e.g., 415mm horizontal, 380mm vertical, 40mm from top).
- Step 2: Drill holes of specified depth (approx. 70 mm) and diameter (φ10).
- Step 3: Insert expansion plugs.
- Step 4: Mount the bracket using M6 screws (9.0 N.m torque).
- Step 5: Secure the inverter using two screw sets (left and right sides), with M4 screws (1.2 N.m torque).
PE / Grounding:
- Step 1: Prepare the grounding cable (L = E + (2~3)mm).
- Step 2: Apply heat shrink tubing.
- Step 3: Crimp the terminal.
- Step 4: Connect the PE wire to the grounding terminal.
- Step 5: Secure the PE connection with an M5 screw (2.0 N.m torque).
Cable specifications must comply with local regulations or be consistent with the PE wire in the AC cable.
AC Connection:
- Step 1-2: Prepare AC connectors (e.g., 12-16mm, 16-21mm, 21-25.8mm cable lengths).
- Step 3: Prepare AC cables (PE, N, L) for connection (e.g., 6-16 mm² recommended 10 mm²).
- Step 4-7: Connect the AC cables (PE, N, L) to the inverter's AC connector, ensuring correct polarity and secure connections.
- Step 8-11: Connect the AC connector to the inverter, ensuring a secure click and tightening the locking nut (e.g., 5.0-6.0 N.m torque).
DC Connection:
- Note: PV3 ± and PV4 ± ports are not applicable to Hybrid inverters. Do not connect PV strings to PV4 ± /Bat ± ports.
- Diagrams show DC connections for PV strings and battery, with specified cable sizes (e.g., Ø 6...9 mm, 4...6 mm²).
Backup Connection:
- Diagrams illustrate the connection of backup power, including cable preparation, connector assembly, and connection to the inverter.
- Specified torque values for connectors (e.g., 5-6 N.m) and screw sizes (M4) are provided.
- Note: The PE wire of the Backup terminal is not required for Australia and New Zealand.
Battery (Power) Connection:
- Refer to battery manufacturer instructions for battery-side connections and configuration.
- Diagrams show cable preparation (e.g., Ø 5.5...8 mm, 4...6 mm²) and connector assembly for battery power.
- Specified torque values (e.g., 2 N.m) are provided.
WiNet-S Module Installation:
- WLAN Communication: Installation steps involve connecting the module to the inverter.
- Ethernet Communication: Installation steps involve connecting the module via RJ45 plug and cable, with pinout details for TIA/EIA 568A/B standards.
COM (Meter, RS485, CAN, DRM) Connections:
- Diagrams show the connection of various communication modules and interfaces, including RJ45 plugs and connectors.
- Detailed pin assignments for Meter, RS485, CAN, DRM, DO, and RJ45-CAN are provided in a table, along with their descriptions and intended use (e.g., Smart Energy Meter, Li-ion battery communication, external Demand Response Enabling Device).
Battery (Communication) Connections:
- For LG Chem Li-ion battery communication via RS485.
- For other batteries via CAN (Method 1 and Method 2), with detailed connection steps and pinouts.
Power On Sequence:
- AC Power: Switch the AC breaker to ON.
- DC Power: Switch the DC breaker to ON.
- Battery pack can be powered on manually.
SolarCloud App: A QR code is provided for accessing the SolarCloud App.
LED Indicator and Panel Information
The inverter features an LED panel displaying operational status and error codes.
LED Panel Display:
- Displays information such as Today's energy (E-day), Real-time AC output power (Pac), and Battery SOC (State of Charge).
- The LED indicator can be touched to switch between displayed information.
- In error state, touching the LED indicator shows error codes.
- The display screen turns off after 5 minutes of inactivity; touch the LED indicator to reactivate it.
LED indicator | LED state | Definition |
---|---|---|
Blue LED | ON | The inverter is operating normally. |
Red LED | Twinkling | The inverter is at standby or startup state (not feeding power into the grid). |
Red LED | ON | A system fault has occurred. |
Grey LED | OFF | Both the AC and DC sides are powered down. |
Contact and Further Information
For more information, scan the QR code or visit http://support.sungrowpower.com/.
EU/EEA Importer: Sungrow Deutschland GmbH
Address: Balanstrasse 59, 81541 München, Germany
Website: www.sungrowpower.com
Specifications are subject to changes without advance notice.