Growatt Shine WiFi-F Quick Installation Guideline

? Step 1. Connection between inverter and Shine WiFi module

Plug cube WiFi into the WiFi/GPRS port.

Diagram showing the Shine WiFi module, its ports labeled "WIFI/GPRS" and "USB", and an illustration of how to insert it into an inverter's port.

? Step 2. Turn on inverter and check Shine WiFi state

After installing the Shine WiFi module, turn on the inverter. A red LED flashing indicates that the inverter and Shine WiFi communication is normal.

? Step 3. Registration and adding device

Scan the QR code below to download ShinePhone. You can also search "ShinePhone" in the iOS or Google Play Store, download, and install it.

Note: 1. Make sure you download the latest version. 2. For further information, please visit server.growatt.com.

QR code image for downloading the ShinePhone app (for Android & iOS).

1. Connect your mobile phone to the WiFi of your home router to which the Shine WiFi module will be connected.
   • The router name should consist of English letters and numbers; it does not support special symbols.
   • For safety reasons, please use an encrypted wireless network.
   • It does not support a public network that uses secondary authentication.
   • It does not support bridge network.
2. Open ShinePhone APP, click "Register" on the login page.
3. Select country and city, then click "Next" to enter the next page.

   Screenshot of the ShinePhone app login page.

   Screenshot of the country and city selection screen in the ShinePhone app.

   Note: If you select a wrong country and city, the system time may be wrong.

? Step 4. Fill out the required information, then click "Next"

This will guide you to the "Add datalogger" page.

Screenshot of the ShinePhone app registration form, showing fields for Username, Password, Repeat password, Email, Phone number, Agency ID, and an agreement checkbox, followed by a "Next" button.

? Step 5. Scan or input the Shine WiFi barcode and checkcode

Then click "Register", it will move you to the "Set Shine Wifi" page.

Screenshot of the "Add datalogger" screen in the ShinePhone app, with fields for "Input datalogger SN" and "Input datalogger checkcode", and a "Scanning a barcode" button. A physical label on the Shine WiFi module is visible, showing "SN:I0817290F1" and FCC information.

? Step 6. Fill out the wifi network and password, then click "Configuration"

After successful configuration, a note will pop up "Configured successfully", then it will move to the "my plant" page.

Note: There are 3 LEDs on Shine WiFi; only the blue LED flashing indicates the Shine WiFi module is successfully connected to the router and Growatt Shine Server.

Screenshot of the "Set Shine Wifi" screen, showing fields for Wi-Fi network name and password, and a "Configuration" button. It also shows a note about connecting the phone to the router and resetting ShineWiFi if the router password changes. The module's name (360WiFi-52A67D) and password (a12345678) are displayed. A "Stop configuration" button and a timer (199s) are also visible.

Screenshot of a "Configured successfully" pop-up message with a "Yes" button to refresh device information.

Screenshot of the "my plant" page, showing basic device status like Power, Energy, Revenue, Capacity, and Lifetime for a demo device, power regulator, and inverter.

? Step 7. Handle "Failed" messages and reconfigure

If the pop-up message says "Failed", please refer to Appendix A of the troubleshooting guide to solve the problem. After that, log in to your account and click the "+" sign on the right top side of the page, and select "Datalogger list" in the appearing dialog window. Push on the datalogger's serial number for 3 seconds, until a small dialog window appears, select "Configure datalogger". It will move to the "Set Shine Wifi" page; enter the home router's name and password, then click "Set". The connection configuration process will begin.

Screenshot of the "Datalogger list" screen, showing a datalogger with serial number IQB172928E (On-line), device type ShineWIFI, and data refreshing time. Options to add a datalogger are visible.

? Step 8. Check inverter update information

After successful configuration, it will move to the "my plant" page. Select the inverter in the device list to check the inverter update information.

Screenshot of the "my plant" page displaying detailed inverter information, including Current Power (2858.2W), Energy today (498.5kWh), Lifetime energy, and a daily power chart.

? Step 9. Manage dataloggers

If you want to add/edit/delete/configure a datalogger, click the "+" sign on the right top side of the "my plant" page. There are 4 options in the dialog window when you push on the datalogger's serial number; click the one you need.

1. "Add datalogger" is for adding a new Shine WiFi module to this account.
2. "Edit datalogger" is used to assign an alias name for your Shine WiFi module.
3. "Delete datalogger" is used to remove the Shine WiFi module from this account.
4. "Configure datalogger" is used for configuring the connection of the Shine WiFi module to the router.

Screenshot showing the "my plant" page with a pop-up dialog offering options: "Add datalogger", "Edit datalogger", "Delete datalogger", and "Configure datalogger".

? Step 4. Reset Shine WiFi to Factory Settings

When you have changed your home router password, or changed to a new router, you need to reset Shine WiFi to factory settings and reconfigure it. Remove the rubber plug, and press the KEY button for 6 seconds, until all three LEDs light up. Then, log in to your ShinePhone account, click the "+" on the right top of this page, and long press this datalogger serial number to reconfigure.

? Appendix A: Shine WiFi KEY Button Description

⚠️ Troubleshooting