SH5.0RT / SH6.0RT / SH8.0RT / SH10RT: User Manual 3-Phase Hybrid Inverter

3-Phase Hybrid Inverter
User Manual
SH5.0RT / SH6.0RT / SH8.0RT / SH10RT
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About This Manual
The manual mainly describes the product information, guidelines for installation,
operation and maintenance. The manual cannot include complete information about the
photovoltaic (PV) system. The reader can get additional information about other devices
at w w w . s u n g r o w p o w e r . c o m or on the webpage of the respective component
manufacturer.
Validity
This manual is valid for the following inverter models:
• SH5.0RT
• SH6.0RT
• SH8.0RT
• SH10RT
They will be referred to as “inverter” hereinafter unless otherwise specified.

Target Group
This manual is intended for:
• qualified personnel who are responsible for the installation and commissioning of the
inverter; and
• inverter owners who will have the ability to interact with the inverter.
How to Use This Manual
Read the manual and other related documents before performing any operation on the
inverter. Documents must be stored carefully and be available at all times.
Contents may be periodically updated or revised due to product development. The
information in this manual is subject to change without notice. The latest manual can be
acquired at h t t p : / / s u p p o r t . s u n g r o w p o w e r . c o m / .
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Safety instructions will be highlighted with the following symbols.
Symbol Explanation
Indicates a hazard with a high level of risk that, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk that, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazard with a low level of risk that, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
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Symbol Explanation
Indicates a situation that, if not avoided, could result in equipment or
property damage.
Indicates additional information, emphasized contents or tips that

may be helpful, e.g. to help you solve problems or save time.
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Contents
All Rights Reserved .....................................................................................................I
About This Manual .....................................................................................................II
1 Safety .............................................................................................................. 1
1.1 PV Panels..................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Utility Grid .................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Inverter ........................................................................................................ 2
1.4 Batteries ...................................................................................................... 3
1.5 Skills of Qualified Personnel.......................................................................... 4
2 System Solution ........................................................................................... 5
2.1 Product Introduction..................................................................................... 5
2.1.1 Model Description............................................................................... 5
2.1.2 Appearance........................................................................................ 6
2.1.3 Dimensions ........................................................................................ 6
2.1.4 LED Indicator...................................................................................... 6
2.1.5 DC Switch........................................................................................... 7
2.2 PV Energy Storage System (PV ESS)............................................................ 7
2.3 Retrofitting the Existing PV System ............................................................. 11
3 Function Description ................................................................................ 13
3.1 Safety Function.......................................................................................... 13
3.1.1 Protection......................................................................................... 13
3.1.2 Earth Fault Alarm.............................................................................. 13
3.2 Energy Conversion and Management......................................................... 13
3.2.1 Power Derating................................................................................. 13
3.2.2 DRM (“AU”/“NZ”)...................................................................... 14
3.2.3 Regular Operational Voltage Range .................................................. 14
3.2.4 Regular Operational Frequency Range.............................................. 15
3.2.5 Reactive Power Regulation ............................................................... 15
3.2.6 Load Control..................................................................................... 15
3.3 Battery Management.................................................................................. 15
3.3.1 Charge Management........................................................................ 16
3.3.2 Discharge Management ................................................................... 17
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3.4 Communication and Configuration ............................................................. 18
4 Unpacking and Storage ........................................................................... 19
4.1 Unpacking and Inspection .......................................................................... 19
4.2 Identifying the Inverter ................................................................................ 19
4.3 Scope of Delivery ....................................................................................... 21
4.4 Inverter Storage ......................................................................................... 21
5 Mechanical Mounting .............................................................................. 23
5.1 Safety during Mounting .............................................................................. 23
5.2 Location Requirements .............................................................................. 23
5.2.1 Installation Environment Requirements ............................................. 23
5.2.2 Carrier Requirements........................................................................ 24
5.2.3 Installation Angle Requirements ........................................................ 24
5.2.4 Installation Clearance Requirements ................................................. 24
5.3 Installation Tools......................................................................................... 25
5.4 Moving the Inverter .................................................................................... 26
5.5 Installing the Inverter .................................................................................. 27
6 Electrical Connection ............................................................................... 29
6.1 Safety Instructions...................................................................................... 29
6.2 Terminal Description................................................................................... 29
6.3 Electrical Connection Overview .................................................................. 31
6.4 Additional Grounding Connection ............................................................... 34
6.4.1 Additional Grounding Requirements.................................................. 34
6.4.2 Connection Procedure ...................................................................... 34
6.5 AC Cable Connection ................................................................................. 35
6.5.1 AC Side Requirements ...................................................................... 35
6.5.2 Assembling the AC Connector .......................................................... 36
6.5.3 Installing the AC Connector............................................................... 37
6.6 DC Cable Connection ................................................................................. 39
6.6.1 PV Input Configuration ...................................................................... 40
6.6.2 DC Side Requirements...................................................................... 41
6.6.3 Assembling the PV Connector........................................................... 41
6.6.4 Installing the PV Connector ............................................................... 42
6.7 Communication Connection ....................................................................... 43
6.7.1 Ethernet Connection ......................................................................... 44
6.7.2 WLAN Connection ............................................................................ 46
6.7.3 RS485 Connection ........................................................................... 47
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6.8 Smart Energy Meter Connection................................................................. 49
6.9 Battery Connection..................................................................................... 50
6.9.1 Connecting the Power Cable............................................................. 50
6.9.2 Connecting the CAN Cable ............................................................... 52
6.9.3 Connecting the Enable Cable............................................................ 52
6.10 DO Connection......................................................................................... 53
6.11 DI/DRM Connection ................................................................................. 54
6.11.1 Assembling the COM Connector ..................................................... 55
6.11.2 Installing the COM Connector ......................................................... 57
6.12 Backup Connection.................................................................................. 58
7 Commissioning ........................................................................................... 60
7.1 Inspection before Commissioning............................................................... 60
7.2 Commissioning Procedure ......................................................................... 60
8 iSolarCloud App ......................................................................................... 61
8.1 Brief Introduction........................................................................................ 61
8.2 Download and Install .................................................................................. 61
8.3 Login ......................................................................................................... 62
8.3.1 Requirements ................................................................................... 62
8.3.2 Login Steps ...................................................................................... 62
8.4 Initial Settings ............................................................................................. 64
8.4.1 Feed-in Limitation............................................................................. 64
8.4.2 Off-grid Mode .................................................................................. 64
8.4.3 Reactive Power Regulation Mode ..................................................... 64
8.5 Function Overview ..................................................................................... 67
8.6 Home......................................................................................................... 68
8.7 Run Information ......................................................................................... 69
8.8 Records ..................................................................................................... 70
8.8.1 Chart ................................................................................................ 70
8.8.2 Fault Alarm Record........................................................................... 71
8.9 More .......................................................................................................... 71
8.9.1 System Parameters .......................................................................... 72
8.9.2 Running Time ................................................................................... 73
8.9.3 Regular Parameters.......................................................................... 73
8.9.4 Off-grid Parameters.......................................................................... 74
8.9.5 Active Power Regulation ................................................................... 74
8.9.6 Reactive Power Regulation ............................................................... 75
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8.9.7 Battery Discharge Time..................................................................... 75
8.9.8 Battery Forced Charge Time ............................................................. 76
8.9.9 Load Regulation ............................................................................... 76
8.9.10 Communication Parameters ........................................................... 78
8.9.11 Firmware Update............................................................................ 79
8.9.12 Grounding Detection....................................................................... 80
9 System Decommissioning ...................................................................... 81
9.1 Decommissioning the Inverter .................................................................... 81
9.1.1 Disconnecting the Inverter ................................................................ 81
9.1.2 Dismantling the Inverter .................................................................... 82
9.1.3 Disposal of the Inverter ..................................................................... 82
9.2 Decommissioning the Battery ..................................................................... 83
10 Troubleshooting and Maintenance ................................................... 84
10.1 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 84
10.2 Maintenance ............................................................................................ 89
10.2.1 Routine Maintenance...................................................................... 89
10.2.2 Replacing the Button Cell ................................................................ 90
11 Appendix .................................................................................................... 91
11.1 Technical Data ......................................................................................... 91
11.2 Quality Assurance .................................................................................... 95
11.3 Contact Information ................................................................................. 96
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1 Safety
The inverter has been designed and tested strictly according to international safety
regulations. Read all safety instructions carefully prior to any work and observe them at
all times when working on or with the inverter.
Incorrect operation or work may cause:
• injury or death to the operator or a third party;
• damage to the inverter and other properties.
All detailed work-related safety warnings and notes will be specified at critical points in
corresponding chapters.
• The safety instructions in this manual cannot cover all the precautions that
should be followed. Perform operations considering actual onsite
conditions.
• SUNGROW shall not be held liable for any damage caused by violation of
the safety instructions in this manual.
1.1 PV Panels
PV strings will produce electrical power when exposed to sunlight and can
cause a lethal voltage and an electric shock.
• Always keep in mind that the inverter is dual power supplied. Electrical
operators must wear proper personal protective equipment: helmet,
insulated footwear, gloves, etc.
• Before touching the DC cables, operator must use a measuring device to

ensure that the cable is voltage-free.
• The opeator must follow all warnings on the PV strings and in its manual.
1.2 Utility Grid
Follow the regulations related to the utility grid.
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All electrical connections must be in accordance with local and national

standards.
Only with the permission of the local utility grid company, the inverter can be
connected to the utility grid.
1.3 Inverter
Danger to life from electric shocks due to live voltage
• Do not open the enclosure at any time. Unauthorized opening will void
warranty and warranty claims and in most cases terminate the operating
license.
Risk of inverter damage or personal injury.
• Do not disconnect the PV connectors or battery connectors when the

inverter is running.
• Wait at least 10 minutes for the internal capacitors to discharge after the
battery is powered off. Ensure that there is no voltage or current before
disconnecting any connectors.
All safety instructions, warning labels, and nameplate on the inverter:
• Must be clearly legible.
• Should not be removed or covered.
Risk of burns due to hot components!

Do not touch any hot parts (such as the heat sink) during operation. Only the DC
switch can safely be touched at any time.
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Only qualified personnel can perform the country setting. Unauthorized

alteration may cause:
• A breach of the type-certificate marking.
Risk of inverter damage due to electrostatic discharge (ESD)！

By touching the electronic components, you may damage the inverter. For
inverter handling, be sure to:
• avoid any unnecessary touching;
• wear a grounding wristband before touching any connectors.
Warning Label
Label Description
Disconnect the inverter from all the external power sources

before maintenance!
Do not touch live parts for 10 minutes after disconnection

from the power sources.
Burn danger due to hot surface that may exceed 60 ℃.
Danger to life due to high voltages!

Only qualified personnel can open and maintain the inverter.
Read the user manual before maintenance!
1.4 Batteries
Batteries deliver electric power, resulting in burns or a fire hazard when they are
short circuited, or wrongly installed.
Lethal voltages are present at the battery terminals and cables connecting to
the inverter. Severe injuries or death may occur if the cables and terminals in the
inverter are touched.
Improper settings or maintenance can permanently damage the battery.

Incorrect inverter parameters will lead to the premature aging of battery.
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1.5 Skills of Qualified Personnel
All installations must be performed by qualified personnel who should have:
• Training for installation and commissioning of electrical system, as well as dealing

with hazards
• Knowledge of the manual and other related documents
• Knowledge of the local regulations and directives
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The inverter must only be operated with PV strings with class II protection in
accordance with IEC 61730, application class A. It is not allowed for the positive
pole or the negative pole of the PV strings or battery to be grounded. This can
cause the inverter to be destroyed.
Damages to the product due to a faulty or damaged PV installation are not
covered by warranty.
Any use other than the one described in this document is not permitted.
For the TT utility grid, the N line voltage to ground must be 30 V or less.
The three-phase hybrid inverters are applicable to both on-grid and off-grid PV systems.
With the integrated Energy Management System (EMS) , they can control and optimize
the energy flow so as to increase the self-consumption of the system.
2.1 Product Introduction

2.1.1 Model Description
The model description is as follows (Take SH10RT as an example):
Table 2-1 Power Level Description
Model Nominal Output Power Nominal Grid Voltage

SH5.0RT 5000 W
SH6.0RT 6000 W
3 / N / PE, 230 / 400 V
SH8.0RT 8000W
SH10RT 10000W
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2.1.2 Appearance
F i g u r e 2 - 1 Appearance
* The image shown here is for reference only. The actual product received may differ.
No. Name Description

1 LED indicator panel Indicates the current working state of the inverter.
2 DC switch Used to safely disconnect the DC circuit.
Includes DC terminals, AC terminals, battery
Electrical
3 terminals, communication terminals and additional
connection area
grounding terminal.
Used to hang the inverter on the wall-mounting
4 Hanger
bracket.
2.1.3 Dimensions
F i g u r e 2 - 2 Dimensions of the inverter (in mm)
2.1.4 LED Indicator
The LED indicator on the front of the inverter can indicate the current working state of
the inverter.
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Table 2-2 LED indicator description
LED indicator LED state Definition

The inverter is running in the on/off-grid
ON
mode.
The inverter is at standby or startup state (-
Twinkling
without on/off-grid operation).
The inverter is running in the mode instead

ON of on/off-grid mode.
A system fault has occured.
Both the AC and DC sides are powered

OFF
down.
2.1.5 DC Switch
The DC switch is used to safely disconnect the DC cirrcuit whenever necessary.

The inverter operates automatically when input and output requirements are met. Rotate
the DC switch to the “OFF” position to stop the inverter when a fault occurs or when
you need to stop the inverter.
Turn the DC switch to the “ON” position before restarting the inverter.
2.2 PV Energy Storage System (PV ESS)
By directly connecting a battery module to the inverter, the conventional PV system can
be upgraded to be an Energy Storage System (ESS).
The system is capable of operating off-grid to ensure an emergency power supply for
protected loads in the event of a grid interruption or blackout, which may be caused by:
• islanding;
• under-voltage or over-voltage;
• under-frequency or over-frequency.
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For the TT utility grid, the N line voltage to ground must be 30 V or less.
The utility grid must be a TN system for the off-grid application. Especially when
the utility grid is TN-C system, N line and PE line need to be short circuited
externally when the inverter works as off-grid application.
The system is not suitable for supplying life-sustaining medical devices. It
cannot guarantee backup power in all circumstances.
F i g u r e 2 - 3 PV Energy Storage System (PV ESS)
Table 2-3 System Compositions
Item Description Remark

Compatible with monocrystalline silicon,
A PV strings polycrystalline silicon, and thin-film without
grounding.
B Inverter SH5.0RT / SH6.0RT / SH8.0RT / SH10RT
Three-phase Smart Measures the export power and communicates
C
Energy Meter with the inverter via the RS485 port.
D Utility grid Grid grounding system types: TT, TN
E Battery (optional) A Li-ion battery
Protected house loads directly connected to the
F Backup loads
inverter.
Non protected house loads, they will disconnect
G Normal Loads
in case of grid failure.
Declaration For Back-Up Function

The following statement involves SUNGROW general policies about the hybrid inverters
described in this document.
1 For hybrid inverters, the electrical installation typically includes connection of the
inverter to both PV modules and batteries. If there is no available power from
batteries or PV modules in backup mode, the backup power supply will be
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automatically terminated. SUNGROW shall hold no liability for any consequences

arising from failing to observe this instruction.
2 Normally, the Back-Up switching time is less than 20ms. However, some external
factors may cause the system to fail on Back-Up mode. Therefore, the users must
be aware of conditions and follow the instructions as below:
• Do not connect loads that are dependent on a stable energy supply for a reliable
operation.
• Do not connect the loads whose total capacity is greater than the maximum Back-
Up capacity.
• Do not connect the loads that may cause very high start-up current surges, such as
air-conditioner, high-power pump, and hair drier.
• Due to the condition of the battery itself, battery current might be limited by some
factors, including but not limited to the temperature and weather.
Declaration For Back-Up Overload Protection
The inverter will restart in case of overload protection. The time required for restarting
will increase (5min at most) if overload protection repeats. Try to reduce Back-Up load
power within maximum limitation or remove the loads which may cause very high start-
up current surges.
Energy Management
The battery discharges to provide energy to loads. If the battery is empty or there is not
enough power from the battery system, the grid shall supply the power, first to Backup
loads, then normal loads.
When the grid is present, the bypass function of the hybrid inverter is activated and the
Backup loads will be directly connected to the grid via the bypass switch integrated in
the inverter.
If the Smart Energy Meter is abnormal or not equipped, the inverter will run normally,
however, the battery can be charged but not allowed to discharge. In this case the feed-
in power setting will be ineffective, and the DO function for optimized mode will be
disabled.
Energy Management during Daytime
The energy management system (EMS) works in self-consumption mode by default.
• Scenario 1: PV power generation ≥ Load power consumption
– First，PV power will go to Backup loads first, then normal loads and the battery.
– Moreover，If the battery is fully charged, the excess will go to the grid. The feed-
in power will not surpass the feed-in limitation value in initial settings.
• Scenario 2: PV power generation＜Load power consumption
– First，battery will discharge and provide the energy missing.
– Moreover，inverter will draw power from the mains if the power from the PV and
battery is less than the load power.
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Energy Manage ment during Night

During night, with energy available, the battery will discharge to supply power for loads.
Alternatively, the grid will supply power for the loads in case the discharge power of the
battery is insufficient.
During night, when the battery is empty, it will enter into standby mode. In this case, the
grid will supply all power for loads.
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2.3 Retrofitting the Existing PV System
The hybrid inverter is compatible with any three-phase PV grid-connected inverters. An

existing PV system can be retrofitted to be a PV ESS with the addition of the hybrid
inverter.
The power generation from the existing PV inverter will be firstly provided to the loads
and then charge the battery. With the energy management function of the hybrid
inverter, the self-consumption of the new system will be greatly improved.
F i g u r e 2 - 4 Retrofitting the Existing PV System
Note:
1 In zero-export scenario, the hybrid inverter can only ensure no power exported to
grid itself but does not ensure zero export for the PV inverter. Please contact the PV
inverter manufacturer for its zero-export solution.
2 PV modules for hybrid inverter are optional.
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3 Monitoring function of the power generated by PV inverter will be available soon.
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3.1 Safety Function

3.1.1 Protection
Several protective functions are integrated in the inverter, including short circuit
protection, grounding insulation resistance surveillance, residual current protection, anti-
islanding protection, DC overvoltage / over-current protection, etc.
3.1.2 Earth Fault Alarm
The inverter has integrated a multiple-function dry-contact (DO relay), which can be
used for the external alarm for earth fault. The external alarm needs to be powered by
the grid.
The additional equipment required is a light indicator and/or a buzzer.
If an earth fault occurs:
• the DO dry-contact will switch on automatically to signal the earth fault alarm;
• the buzzer inside the inverter will also beep;
• the Ethernet communication port can be used for transmitting the alarm remotely.
3.2 Energy Conversion and Management
The inverter converts the DC power from the PV array or the battery to the AC power, in
conformity with the grid requirements. It also transmits the DC power from the PV panel
to the battery.
With the bidirectional converter integrated inside, the inverter can charge or discharge
the battery.
Two string MPP trackers are used to maximize the power from PV strings with different
orientations, tilts, or module structures.
3.2.1 Power Derating
Power derating is a way to protect the inverter from overload or potential faults. In
addition, the derating function can also be activated following the requirements of the
utility grid. Situations requiring inverter power derating are:
• over-temperature (including ambient temperature and module temperature)
• high input voltage
• grid under-voltage
• grid over-frequency
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• power factor (when values out of the rated values)
• high altitude
3.2.2 DRM (“AU”/“NZ”)
The inverter provides a terminal block for connecting to a demand response enabling
device (DRED). The DRED asserts demand response modes (DRMs). The inverter
detects and initiates a response to all supported demand response commands within 2s.
For the connections, see "6.11 DI/DRM Connection".
The following table lists the DRMs supported by the inverter.
Table 3-1 Demand Response Modes (DRMs)
Mode Explanation
DRM0 The inverter is in the state of “Turn off”.
DRM1 The import power from the grid is 0.
The import power from the grid is no more than 50 % of the rated
DRM2
power.
The import power from the grid is no more than 75 % of the rated
DRM3
power.
The import power from the grid is 100 % of the rated power, but
DRM4
subject to the constraints from other active DRMs.
DRM5 The feed-in power to the grid is 0.
DRM6 The feed-in power to the grid is no more than 50 % of the rated power.
DRM7 The feed-in power to the grid is no more than 75 % of the rated power.
The feed-in power to the grid is 100 % of the rated power, but subject
DRM8
to the constraints from other active DRMs.
The DRED may assert more than one DRM at a time. The following shows the priority
order in response to multiple DRMs.
Multiple Modes Priority Order

DRM1…DRM4 DRM1 > DRM2 > DRM3 > DRM4
DRM5…DRM8 DRM5 > DRM6 > DRM7 > DRM8
3.2.3 Regular Operational Voltage Range
The inverters can operate within the allowable voltage range for at least the specified
observation time. The setting of the conditions depends on whether the connection is
due to a normal operational start-up or an automatic reconnection after tripping of the
interface protection.
When the voltage level is out of the operational levels, the inverter will disconnect from
the grid within the protection time. If a disturbance lasts less than the required protection
time, the inverter can reconnect to the grid once the voltage level goes back to normal
levels after the disturbance.
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3.2.4 Regular Operational Frequency Range
The inverter can operate within its frequency range for at least the specified observation
time. The setting of conditions depends on whether the connection is due to a normal
operational start-up or an automatic reconnection after tripping of the interface
protection.
When the frequency level is outside the operational levels, the inverter will disconnect
from the grid. If a disturbance lasts less than the required protection time, the inverter
can reconnect to the grid once the frequency level goes back to normal levels after the
disturbance.
3.2.5 Reactive Power Regulation
The inverter is capable of operating in reactive power regulation modes for the purpose
of providing support to the grid. The reactive power regulation mode can be set via the
iSolarCloud App. For details, see "8.4.3 Reactive Power Regulation Mode".
3.2.6 Load Control
The inverter has an integrated multiple-function dry-contact (DO relay), which can be
used for load control via a contactor. Refer to "6.10 DO Connection" for the cable
connection.
User may set the control mode according to individual demand. Refer to "8.9.9 Load
Regulation" for iSolarCloud App settings.
T i m i n g M o d e : Set the starting time and end time. The DO function will be enabled
during the time interval.
S w i t c h M o d e : The DO function can be enabled or disabled.
I n t e l l i g e n t M o d e : Set the starting time, end time, and the optimized power. During the
interval, when the export power reaches to the optimized power, the DO function will be
enabled.
3.3 Battery Management
Li-ion battery from LG and BYD are compatible with the PV ESS，further battery models
will be made compatible in the furture.
To maximize the battery life, the inverter will perform battery charge, discharge, and
battery maintenance based on the battery status communicated by the BMS.
The recommended parameters listed in this section may be updated or revised

due to product development. Please refer to the manual supplied by the battery
manufacturer for the latest information.
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State Definition
In order to avoid overcharging or deep discharging of the battery, three battery statuses
according to different voltage ranges has been defined, as shown in the following table.
Table 3-2 Battery Status Definition
Port Voltage / SOC

Type
Empty Normal Full
LG (RESU10H_
8 %...100 %
Type_R, RESU7H_ SOC < 8 % SOC = 100 %
(by default)
Type_R)
BYD (Battery-Box 10 %...100 % (by
SOC < 10 % SOC = 100 %
HV) default)
BYD (Battery-Box 5 %...100 % (by
Premium HVM / SOC < 5 % default) SOC = 100 %
HVS)
In the off-grid state, the LG battery can only supply power to loads of maximum 5KW.
For the first operation of the inverter with LG battery, either PV or grid needs to power
the inverter to activate the LG battery.
The SOC limits of Li-ion batteries can be modified via the iSolarCloud App by qualified
personnel.
3.3.1 Charge Management

Backup Charge Manage ment
The emergency charge management function is to protect the battery from the damage
caused by long time excessive discharge. The inverter cannot respond to discharge
command during emergency charge. The following tables describe the emergency
charge conditions for different types of batteries.
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Table 3-3 Backup Charge Management for Li-ion Battery
Status Conditions
Either of the following conditions is met:
• SOC ≤ (Min. SOC) – 3% (valid only when the Min. SOC is ≥ 3 %).
Trigger
• A battery under-voltage warning is triggered.
• An emergency charge command is reported to the inverter.

All the following conditions are met:
• SOC ≥ (Min. SOC) – 1% (valid only when the Min. SOC is ≥ 3 %).
Finish • The battery under-voltage warning is cleared.
• The emergency charge command reported to the inverter is

cleared.
Table 3-4 Default SOC Conditions for Li-ion Battery Backup Charge
Type Trigger SOC Finishing SOC

LG SOC ≤ 5 % SOC ≥ 7 %
BYD (Battery-Box HV) SOC ≤ 7 % SOC ≥ 9 %
BYD (Battery-Box Premium HVM
SOC ≤ 2 % SOC ≥ 4 %
/ HVS)
Normal Charge Management

When the battery voltage is within the normal range, the inverter can charge the battery
if the PV power is higher than the load power and can ensure that the battery is never
over-charged.
The maximum allowable charge current is limited to the smaller value among the
following:
• the maximum charge current of the inverter (30A);
• the maximum / recommended charge current from the battery manufacturer.
For this reason, the battery charge power may not reach the nominal power.
• If the PV voltage is higher than the upper limit value of MPP voltage (1000
V), the battery cannot charge.
• The hybrid inverter will start to charge the battery when the export power
value exceeds a pre-defined threshold value of 70 W.
3.3.2 Discharge Management
Discharge management can effectively protect the battery from deep discharging.
The maximum allowable discharge current is limited to the smaller value among the
following:
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• the maximum discharge current of the inverter (30A);
• the maximum / recommended discharge current from the battery manufacturer.
For this reason, the battery discharge power may not reach the nominal power.
• If the PV voltage is higher than the upper limit value of MPP voltage 1000 V,
the battery cannot discharge.
• The hybrid system will start to discharge the battery when the import power
value exceeds a threshold value of 70 W.
3.4 Communication and Configuration
The inverter provides various ports for device and system monitoring, including RS485,
Ethernet, WLAN, and CAN; various parameters can be configured for optimal operation.
All the inverter information is accessible through the iSolarCloud App.
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4.1 Unpacking and Inspection
The inverter is thoroughly tested and strictly inspected before delivery. Damage may still
occur during shipping. For this reason, please conduct a thorough inspection after
receiving the device.
• Check the packing case for any visible damage.
• Check the scope of delivery for completeness according to the packing list.
• Check the inner contents for damage after unpacking.
Contact SUNGROW or the supplier in case of any damage or incompleteness.

Do not dispose of the original packing case. It is recommended to store the inverter in it.
4.2 Identifying the Inverter
The nameplate can be found on both the inverter and the packing case. It provides
information on model of inverter, important specifications, marks of certification
institutions, and serial numbers which are available and identified by SUNGROW. Take
SH10RT as an example.
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F i g u r e 4 - 1 Nameplate of Inverters
Item Description
1 SUNGROW logo and product model
2 Technical data of inverter
3 Instructions and marks of conformity
4 Company name, website and country of manufacture
Table 4-1 Description of Icons on the Nameplate
Icon Description
RCM mark of conformity
Do not dispose of the inverter together with household waste
The inverter does not have a transformer
Refer to the corresponding instructions
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Icon Description
TÜV mark of conformity
CE mark of conformity
4.3 Scope of Delivery
F i g u r e 4 - 2 Scope of delivery
a) Each set includes a self-tapping screw and an expansion tube.

b) There are cord end terminals of two specifications (5 for each specification) used to
connect AC cables. Select appropriate terminals according to the cable cross-section
area.
c) Two or three pairs, depending on inverter model.
d) The documents include a Quick Installation Guide for the inverter, a packaging list,
warning labels, quality certificates and product test reports.
4.4 Inverter Storage
Proper storage is required if the inverter is not installed immediately.
• Store the inverter in the original packing case with the desiccant inside.
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• The storage temperature must be always between -30° C and +70° C, and the
storage relative humidity must be always between 0 and 95 %, non-condensing.
• In case of stacking storage, the number of stacking layers should never exceed the
limit marked on the outer side of the packing case.
• The packing should be upright.
• If the inverter has been stored more than half a year, the qualified personnel should
thoroughly check and test it before installation.
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5 Mechanical Mounting
5.1 Safety during Mounting
Make sure there is no electrical connection before installation.

In order to avoid electric shock or other injury, make sure that holes will not be
drilled over any electricity or plumbing installations.
Risk of injury due to improper handling
• Always follow the instructions when moving and positioning the inverter.
• Improper operation may cause injuries or serious wounds. In the case of

poor ventilation, the system performance may compromise.
• Keep the heat sinks uncovered to ensure heat dissipation performance.
5.2 Location Requirements
Select an optimal mounting location for safe operation, long service life and expected
performance.
• The inverter with IP 65 can be installed both indoors and outdoors.
• Install the inverter in a place convenient for electrical connection, operation, and
maintenance.
5.2.1 Installation Environment Requirements

• The installation environment must be free of inflammable or explosive materials
• The location should be not accessible to children
• The ambient temperature and relative humidity must meet the following
requirements
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• Avoid direct exposure to sun, rain and snow
• The inverter should be well ventilated. Ensure air circulation
• Never install the inverter in living areas. The inverter will generate noise during
operation, affecting daily life
5.2.2 Carrier Requirements
The installation carrier should meet the following requirements:
5.2.3 Installation Angle Requirements
Never install the inverter horizontally, or with a forward tilt/backward tilt, or even upside
down.
5.2.4 Installation Clearance Requirements

• Reserve enough clearance around the inverter to ensure sufficient space for heat
dissipation.
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• In case of multiple inverters, reserve specific clearance between the inverters.
• Install the inverter at an appropriate height for ease of viewing LED indicators and
operating switches.
5.3 Installation Tools
Installation tools include but are not limited to the following recommended ones. If
necessary, use other auxiliary tools on site.
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Table 5-1 Tool specification
No. Specification
a M4
b M4
c Drill bit: D10
d Crimp range: 4~6mm2
e Range ≥ 1000Vdc
f Opening: 16mm, 46mm
5.4 Moving the Inverter
Before installation, remove the inverter from the packing case and move it to the
installation site. Follow the instructions below as you move the inverter:
• Always be aware of the weight of the inverter.
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• Lift the inverter using the handles positioned on both sides of the inverter.
• Move the inverter by at least two people or by using a proper transport tool.
• Do not release the equipment unless it has been firmly secured.
5.5 Installing the Inverter
Install the inverter on the wall using the provided wall-mounting bracket and expansion
plug sets.
The expansion plug set shown below is recommended for the installation.
Step 1 Install the wall-mounting bracket.
Note:
1 The depth of the holes should be about 70 mm.
2 The air bubble in the bracket must be between the two lines in the red circles to
ensure the horizontal level.
Step 2 Mount the inverter to the bracket. Secure the inverter with two M4 screws and washers.
(1.5 N•m)
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6 Electrical Connection
6.1 Safety Instructions
Prior to any electrical connections, keep in mind that the inverter has dual power
supplies. It is mandatory for the qualified personnel to wear personal protective
equipment (PPE) during the electrical work.
Danger to life due to a high voltage inside the inverter!
• The PV string will generate lethal high voltage when exposed to sunlight.
• Before starting electrical connections, disconnect the DC and AC circuit

breakers and prevent them from inadvertent reconnection.
• Ensure that all cables are voltage free before performing cable connection.
• Any improper operations during cable connection can cause device damage
or personal injury.
• Only qualified personnel can perform cable connection.
• All cables must be undamaged, firmly attached, properly insulated and

adequately dimensioned.
Comply with the safety instructions related to the PV strings and the regulations
related to the utility grid.
• All electrical connections must be in accordance with local and national

standards.
• Only with the permission of the local utility grid company, the inverter can be
connected to the utility grid.
6.2 Terminal Description
All electrical terminals are located at the bottom of the inverter.
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F i g u r e 6 - 1 Terminals at the Bottom of the Inverter

Positive and negative DC input connectors
1 PV terminals Two or three pairs, depending on the inverter
model
2 Battery connection Connectors for the battery power cables
3 WLAN terminal Connector for the WiFi module
4 LAN terminal Connector for the EMS, router, and data logger
Additional grounding
5 For reliable grounding
terminal
Connector for Smart Energy Meter, RS485,
6 COM terminal
BMS/CAN, DRM/DI and DO
7 BACK-UP terminal AC terminal reserved for Backup loads
8 GRID terminal AC terminal for connection to the utility grid
Table 6-1 The label of COM terminal
Meter BMS/CAN DI/DRM DO

A2 B2 H L D1/5 D3/7 R NO
A1 B1 EN_H EN_G D2/6 D4/8 C COM
RS485 Enable
Table 6-2 The label description of COM terminal
No. Label Description

1 Meter (A2, B2) Connect to the Smart Energy Meter.
• Connect to the LG Li-ion battery，use with Enable

terminal
2 RS485 (A1, B1)
• Connect to an external device to receive the
command to shut down the inverter remotely (Italy
only)
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No. Label Description

To enable the communication between the inverter
3 BMS/CAN
and the Li-ion battery
Connect to the LG Li-ion battery，use with RS485
4 Enable
terminal
• "AU"/"NZ": Demand response enabling device

(DRED)
5 DI/DRM • "IT": interface protection system (SPI)
• "DE": Ripple Control Receiver （RCR), NS

Protection
• Connect to an external light indicator and/or

buzzer to signal an alarm.
6 DO
• Connect to home load (such as SG Ready Heat
Pump) for power management.
6.3 Electrical Connection Overview

System Wiring Diagram
The electrical connection should be realized as follows:
Item Designation
A Router
B Battery
C PV string
D AC circuit breaker
E Smart Energy Meter
F Grid
G Backup loads
H Monitoring device
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Table 6-3 Cable requirements
Spe cification
Outer
No. Cable Type Cross section
diameter
( m m 2)
(mm)
CAT 5E outdoor shielded
1 Ethernet cable 5.3 ~ 7 mm 8 * 0.2 mm²
network cable
Complying with 1,000V
4 mm²
and 35A standard
2 Power Cable 5.5 ~ 8 mm
6 mm²
and 40A standard
Outdoor multi-core
copper wire cable
3 DC cable 6 ~ 9 mm 4 ~ 6 mm²
and 30A standard
4 Outdoor multi-core 14 ~ 25 mm 6 ~ 10 mm²
AC cable *
5 copper wire cable 12 ~ 14mm 4 ~ 6 mm²
2 * (0.5 ~ 1.0)
Shielded twisted pair
Communicati- mm²
6 5.3 ~ 7 mm
on cable CAT 5E outdoor shielded
8 * 0.2 mm²
network cable
Additional
Outdoor single-core The same as that of the PE wire in
7 Grounding
copper wire cable the AC cable
cable *
* If local regulations have other requirements for cables, set the cable specification
according to the local regulations.
Backup Wiring Diagram
Neutral line of alternative supply must not be isolated or switched. (applies to wiring
rules AS/NZS_3000:2012 for Australia and New Zealand)
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Neutral line of alternative supply must be disconnected after the grid is off. (applies to
other countires)
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6.4 Additional Grounding Connection
• Since the inverter is transformerless , neither the negative pole nor the
positive pole of the PV string must be grounded. Otherwise, the inverter will
not operate normally.
• Connect the additional grounding terminal to the protective grounding point

before AC cable connection, PV cable connection, and communication cable
connection.
• The ground connection of this additional grounding terminal cannot replace

the connection of the PE terminal of the AC cable. Make sure the two
terminals are both grounded reliably.
6.4.1 Additional Grounding Requirements
All non-current carrying metal parts and device enclosures in the PV power system
should be grounded, for example, brackets of PV modules and inverter enclosure.
When there is only one inverter in the system, connect the additional grounding cable to
a nearby grounding point.
6.4.2 Connection Procedure
There are two additional grounding terminals located at the bottom and right side of the
inverter. Connect either one.
Additional grounding cable is prepared by customers.
Step 1 Prepare the cable and OT/DT terminal.
1: Heat shrink tubing 2：OT/DT terminal
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Step 2 Remove the screw on the grounding terminal and fasten the cable with a screwdriver.
Step 3 Apply paint to the grounding terminal to ensure corrosion resistance.
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6.5 AC Cable Connection

6.5.1 AC Side Requirements
AC Circuit Breaker
An independent three or four-pole circuit breaker must be installed on the output side of
the inverter to ensure safe disconnection from the grid.
Inverter Model Recommended AC circuit breaker current

SH5.0RT 20 A
SH6.0RT 32 A
SH8.0RT 63 A
SH10RT 63 A
• Multiple inverters cannot share one circuit breaker.
• Never connect a load between the inverter and the circuit breaker.
Residual Current Monitoring Device

With an integrated universal current-sensitive residual current monitoring unit included,
the inverter will disconnect immediately from the mains power once a fault current with
a value exceeding the limit is detected.
However, if an external residual current device (RCD) is mandatory, the switch must be
triggered at a residual current of 300 mA (recommended), or it can be set to other
values according to local regulations. For example in Australia, the inverter can use an
additional 30mA（Type A）RCD in installations.
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6.5.2 Assembling the AC Connector
The AC terminal block is on the bottom of the inverter. AC connection is the three-
phase-four-wire grid +PE connection (L1, L2, L3, N, and PE).
Step 1 Unscrew the waterproof terminal of the AC connector counter clockwise.
Step 2 ( O p t i o n a l ) Remove the inner rubber gasket if the external diameter of the to-be-used
AC cable ranges from 19~25mm.
Step 3 Thread the AC cable of appropriate length through the waterproof terminal.
Step 4 Remove the cable jacket by 80~90 mm, and strip the wire insulation by 12 mm.
Step 5 When using a multi-core multi-strand copper wire cable, connect the AC cable head to
the cord end terminal by appropriate torque.
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• Select appropriate cord end terminal according to the cable cross-section

area.
• In case of single-strand copper wire, skip installing any cord end terminal.
Step 6 Fix all cables to the corresponding terminals with torque of 1.2-1.5 N•m, according to
markings on the connector with a screwdriver, especially the “PE” cable. Avoid
connecting the phase line to the terminal of "PE" or "N" cable, and otherwise, the
inverter will be damaged.
Step 7 Pull cables outward to check whether they are firmly installed.
Step 8 Connect the front and the back parts until there is an audible click.
Step 9 Tighten the waterproof terminal clockwise.
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6.5.3 Installing the AC Connector
High voltage may be present in inverter!

Ensure all cables are voltage-free before electrical connection.
Do not connect the AC circuit breaker until all inverter electrical connections are
completed.
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Step 1 Disconnect the AC circuit breaker and secure it against reconnection.
Step 2 Remove the waterproof lid from the G R I D terminal.
Step 3 Insert the AC connector into the G R I D terminal on the bottom of the inverter until there is
an audible sound.
Step 4 ( O p t i o n a l ) Insert the block into AC connector, as shown in the figure below.
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Step 5 Connect PE cable to ground.
Step 6 Connect phase cable and “N” cable to AC circuit breaker.
Observe the terminal layout on the block. Do not connect the phase wires to
"PE" terminal or PE wire to "N" terminal. Otherwise, unrecoverable damage to
the inverter may follow.
Step 7 Connect AC circuit breaker to utility grid.
Step 8 Make sure all AC cables are firmly installed via the right torque tool or dragging the
cables slightly.
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6.6 DC Cable Connection
Danger of electic shock!

The PV array will generate lethal high voltage once exposed to sunlight.
Make sure the PV array is well insulated to ground before connecting it to the
inverter.
Before connecting the PV array to the inverter, ensure that the impedances
between the positive terminals of the PV string and earth, and between the
negative terminals of the PV string and earth are larger than 1 M Ohm.
Risk of inverter damage! Observe the following requirements. Failure to do so

will void guarantee and warranty claims.
• Make sure the maximum voltage of each string is always less than 1,000 V.
• Make sure the maximum short circuit current on the DC side is within the
permissible range.
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Each pair of PV terminals is corresponding to an independent PV string. If two

PV strings are paralleled externally, the paralleled strings can be connected to
PV2 or PV3 only, and the other one cannot be used to connect other PV strings.
(only applicable to SH10RT)
6.6.1 PV Input Configuration
In Australia and New Zealand, ensure the DC power for any PV string never exceeds a
certain level with regards to the string voltage to avoid derating:
≤ 12.5 kW if string voltage is lower than 500 V
≤ 10 kW if string voltage is between 500 V and 800 V
≤ 8 kW if string voltage is between 800 V and 1000 V
For SH5.0/6.0/8.0RT, each PV input operates independently and has its own MPPT. In
this way, string structures of each PV input may differ from each other, including PV
module type, number of PV modules in each string, angle of tilt, and installation
orientation.
For SH10RT, each PV input area includes two PV inputs PV2 and PV3. For the best use
of PV power, PV2 and PV3 should be the same in PV string structure, including the type,
number, tilt, and orientation of the PV modules.
Prior to connecting the inverter to PV inputs, the following electrical specifications must
be met simultaneously:
Model Open-circuit Voltage Limit Max. current for Input Connector

SH5.0RT 1000 V 30 A
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Model Open-circuit Voltage Limit Max. current for Input Connector

SH6.0RT
SH8.0RT
SH10RT
6.6.2 DC Side Requirements
SUNGROW provides corresponding plug connectors in the scope of delivery for quick
connection of PV inputs. DC cables should be connected to the inverter via PV
connectors which are included in the scope of delivery.
To ensure IP65 protection, use only the supplied connector or the connector
with the same ingress of protection.
The input current of each input channel should be less than 30 A.
6.6.3 Assembling the PV Connector
High voltage may be present in the inverter!
• Ensure all cables are voltage-free before performing electrical operations.
• Do not connect the AC circuit breaker before finishing electrical connection.
Use the MC4 DC terminal within the scope of delivery. Damage to the device
due to the use of incompatible terminal shall not be covered by the warranty.
Step 1 Strip the insulation from each DC cable by 7mm.
Step 2 Assemble cable ends with crimp contacts by crimping pliers.
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Step 3 Lead the cable through cable gland. Insert the crimp contact into the insulator until it
snaps into place. Gently pull the cable backward to ensure firm connection. Tighten the
cable gland and the insulator (torque 2.5 N·m to 3 N·m).
For further assembly and connection instruction, please visit the website of
the device manufacturer.
Step 4 Check for polarity correctness.
The inverter will not function properly if any PV polarity is reversed.
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6.6.4 Installing the PV Connector

Step 1 Rotate the DC switch to “OFF” position.
Step 2 Check the cable connection of the PV string for polarity correctness and ensure that the
open circuit voltage in any case does not exceed the inverter input limit of 1,000V.
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Step 3 Connect the PV connectors to corresponding terminals until there is an audible click.
• Check the positive and negative polarity of the PV strings, and connect the
PV connectors to corresponding terminals only after ensuring polarity
correctness.
• Arc or contactor over-temperature may occur if the PV connectors are not

firmly in place, and SUNGROW shall not be held liable for any damage
caused due to this operation.
Step 4 Follow the foregoing steps to connect PV connectors of other PV strings.
Step 5 Seal any unused PV terminal with a terminal cap.
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6.7 Communication Connection

LAN function:
• Through the Modbus TCP/IP protocol, the EMS or the Logger from the third party
can fully control the on/off, derating, charging and discharging of the inverter.
• ( O p t i o n a l ) The inverter operation information can be transferred to the iSolarCloud

server via the router.
WLAN function:
With the WiFi module installed, view corresponding information through iSolarCloud
App or iSolarCloud Web.
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RS485 function:
The RS485 communication interfaces are used to establish communication connection
with monitoring devices.
6.7.1 Ethernet Connection
The following figure shows how the Ethernet connection may work with a router.
F i g u r e 6 - 2 Ethernet Connection with a Router

6.7.1.1 Assembling the LAN Connector
Skip step 1 if the standard network cable with RJ45 plug is prepared.
Step 1 ( O p t i o n a l ) Strip the insulation layer of the communication cable with an Ethernet wire
stripper, and lead the corresponding signal cables out. Insert the stripped
communication cable into the RJ45 plug in the correct order, and crimp it with a crimper.
Step 2 Unscrew the swivel nut from the L A N connector.
Step 3 Remove the inner rubber gasket.
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Step 4 Insert the RJ45 plug into the front plug connector until there is an audible click, and
install the rubber gasket.
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6.7.1.2 Installing the LAN Connector
Step 1 Unscrew the waterproof lid from the L A N terminal.
Step 2 Insert the LAN connector into L A N terminal on the bottom of the inverter.
Step 3 Pull cables outwards to confirm whether they are fastened firmly, then tighten the swivel
nut with appropriate torque.
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6.7.2 WLAN Connection
The following figure shows how the WLAN connection may work with the WiFi module.
F i g u r e 6 - 3 WLAN Connection with the WiFi module
Step 1 Remove the waterproof lid from the W L A N terminal.
Step 2 Install the WiFi module. Slightly shake it by hand to determine whether it is installed
firmly, as shown below.
Step 3 Refer to the quick guide for the WiFi module to configure the WLAN.
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6.7.3 RS485 Connection
The RS485 connection can establish the communication between an external device. In
Italy, the RS485 connection can be used to receive the command to shut down the
inverter remotely.
6.7.3.1 Assembling the COM Connector
Step 1 Unscrew the swivel nut from the C O M connector.
Step 2 Take out the terminal block.
Step 3 Remove the seal and lead the cable through the cable gland.
Step 4 Remove the cable jacket and strip the wire insulation.
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Step 5 Plug the wires into the R S 4 8 5 terminal according the labels on the bottom of the
inverter.
Step 6 Pull the wires outward to check whether they are firmly installed.
Step 7 Insert the terminal block into the connector until it snaps into place with an audible click.
Step 8 Fasten the swivel nut.
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6.7.3.2 Installing the COM Connector
Step 1 Remove the waterproof lid from the C O M terminal.
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Step 2 Insert the COM connector into C O M terminal on the bottom of the inverter until there is
an audible click.
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6.8 Smart Energy Meter Connection
The inverter is equipped with the feed-in power limit function, so as to meet the
requirements of some national standards or grid standards for the output power at the
grid connection point. For the setting of feed-in power limit, refer to the section "8.4.1
Feed-in Limitation".
Contact SUNGROW to ensure that the Smart Energy Meter model is available
locally.
This section mainly describes the cable connections on the inverter side. Refer
to the quick guide delivered with the Smart Energy Meter for the connections
on the meter side.
Procedure
For detailed connection description of the Smart Energy Meter cable, refer to the
section "6.7.3 RS485 Connection". Plug the wires into the M e t e r terminal according the
labels on the bottom of the inverter.
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6.9 Battery Connection
This section mainly describes the cable connections on the inverter side. Refer to the
instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer for the connections on the battery
side.
Only use properly insulated tools to prevent accidental electric shock or short
circuits. If insulated tools are not available, use electrical tape to cover the entire
exposed metal surfaces of the available tools except their tips.
The plug connector must be connected only by trained electricians.
Do not disconnect under load!

Battery connectors must not be disconnected while under load. They can be
placed in a no load state by shulting down the inverter completely.
6.9.1 Connecting the Power Cable
A fuse with the specification of 700 V / 50 A is integrated to the B A T - terminal.
A two-pole DC circuit breaker with over-current protection (voltage rating not

less than 600 V and current rating not less than 40 A) should be installed
between the inverter and the battery.
All power cables are equipped with water-proof direct plug-in connectors, which match
the battery terminals at the bottom of the inverter.
6.9.1.1 Assembling the SUNCLIX Connector
During assembly, be careful not to contaminate, pull out, or shift, the seal in the
cable gland. A contaminated or shifted seal impairs strain relief and leak
tightness.
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F i g u r e 6 - 4 SUNCLIX Connector Components
Step 1 Strip the insulation from the cable by 15 mm.
Step 2 Pry the connection open and pull the sleeve and the insert apart.
Step 3 Insert the stripped cable into the cable gland up to the stop. The stranded wire can be
seen inside the spring. Press the spring down until it audibly snaps into place.
Step 4 Push the insert into the sleeve and tighten the cable gland (torque 2 N·m).
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6.9.1.2 Installing the SUNCLIX Connector
Only connect these connectors with other SUNCLIX connectors. When making
the connections, always observe the specifications regarding nominal voltage
and nominal current. The smallest common value is permissible.
Step 1 Plug the connectors into B A T + and B A T - terminals.
Step 2 Ensure that the connectors are securely in place.
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6.9.2 Connecting the CAN Cable
The CAN cable enables the communication between the inverter and the Li-ion battery
from BYD.
Procedure
For detailed connection description of the CAN cable, refer to the section "6.7.3 RS485
Connection". Plug the wires into the B M S / C A N terminal according the labels on the
bottom of the inverter.
6.9.3 Connecting the Enable Cable
The Enable cable along with the RS485 cable, are used for communication between the
inverter and the Li-ion battery from LG.
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Procedure
For detailed connection description of the RS485 cable, refer to the section "6.7.3
RS485 Connection".
For detailed connection description of the Enable cable, refer to the section "6.7.3
RS485 Connection". Plug the wires into the E n a b l e terminal according the labels on the
bottom of the inverter.
6.10 DO Connection
The inverter has one DO relay with multiple functions as follows:
• Consumer load control. In this case the DO relay will control a contactor that will
open or close in certain condition. Please choose the appropriate contactor
according to the load power, e. g. the contactor types of the 3TF30 series from
SIEMENS (3TF30 01- 0X).
• Earth fault alarm. In this case, the additional equipment required is a light indicator
and/or a buzzer.
Relay Trigger condition Description

The load control mode The relay is activated once the
Consumer load
has been set via the conditions of the control mode are
control
iSolarCloud App. satisfied. See "8.9.9 Load Regulation".
Once the inverter receives the earth
fault signal, the relay closes the contact.
Earth fault
The earth fault occurs. The relay remains triggered until the
alarm
fault is removed. See "8.9.12 Grounding
Detection".
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• An AC contactor must be installed between the inverter and appliances. It is

forbidden to connect the load directly to the DO port.
• The current of the DO dry contact should not be larger than 3 A.
• The DO node is not controlled once the inverter is powered off. Connect the
AC contactor by the manual switch, so as to control the loads.
Procedure
For detailed connection description of the DO cable, refer to the section "6.7.3 RS485
Connection". Plug the wires into the D O terminal according the labels on the bottom of
the inverter.
6.11 DI/DRM Connection

DRM
The inverter supports the demand response modes as specified in the standard AS/NZS
4777. The inverter has integrated a terminal block for connecting to a DRED.
After the connection, the DRED assert DRMs by shorting together terminals as specified
in "Table 6-4 Method of Asserting DRMs".
Table 6-4 Method of Asserting DRMs
Mode Asserted by Shorting Terminals

DRM0 R&C
DRM1 D1/5 & C
DRM2 D2/6 & C
DRM3 D3/7 & C
DRM4 D4/8 & C
DRM5 D1/5 & R
DRM6 D2/6 & R
DRM7 D3/7 & R
DRM8 D4/8 & R
The modes from DRM0 to DRM8 are supported by the inverter and the information is
marked on the label located in the top of COM terminal.
Wiring between the inverter and the DRED is as follows.
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The switches that need to be closed in the state of DRM0 ~ DRM8 are shown in the
table below.
Demand Response Mode Operational Instruction Switch state

DRM0 OI0 Close S1 and S5
DRM1 OI1 Close S1
DRM2 OI2 Close S2
DRM3 OI3 Close S3
DRM4 OI4 Close S4
DRM5 OI5 Close S5
DRM6 OI6 Close S6
DRM7 OI7 Close S7
DRM8 OI8 Close S8
Ripple Control
In Germany, the grid company uses the Ripple Control Receiver to convert the grid
dispatching signal and send it as a dry contact signal.
Wiring of the ripple control receiver dry contact catles is shown in the figure below:
NS Protection
Wiring of the NS Protection is shown in the figure below:
6.11.1 Assembling the COM Connector

Step 1 Unscrew the swivel nut from the C O M connector.
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Step 2 Take out the terminal block.
Step 3 Remove the seal and lead the cable through the cable gland.
Step 4 Remove the cable jacket by 7 mm–10 mm.
Step 5 Plug the wires into the corresponding terminal according the labels on the bottom of the
inverter.
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Step 6 Pull the wires outward to check whether they are firmly installed.
Step 7 Insert the terminal block into the connector until it snaps into place with an audible click.
Step 8 Fasten the swivel nut.
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6.11.2 Installing the COM Connector

Step 1 Remove the waterproof lid from the C O M terminal.
Step 2 Insert the COM connector into C O M terminal on the bottom of the inverter until there is
an audible click.
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Step 3 Pull cables outwards to confirm whether they are fastened firmly.
Step 4 Connect the other end to the DRED / Ripple Control Receiver / NS Protection device.
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6.12 Backup Connection

Procedure
Step 1 Assembling the BACK-UP Connector. Specifically, refer to "6.5.2 Assembling the AC
Connector".
The PE wire of Backup terminal is not required for Australia and New Zealand.
Step 2 Remove the waterproof lid from the B A C K - U P terminal.
Step 3 Align the Backup connector and the B A C K - U P terminal and mate them together by
hand until a “Click” is heard or felt.
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Step 4 Pull all the lines outward to check whether they are firmly installed.
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7 Commissioning
7.1 Inspection before Commissioning
Check the following items before starting the inverter:
• The inverter DC switch and external circuit breaker are disconnected.
• The inverter should be accessible for operation, maintenance and service.
• Nothing is left on the top of the inverter.
• The inverter is correctly connected to the external devices, and the cables are routed
in a safe place or protected against mechanical damage.
• The selection of the AC circuit breaker is in accordance with this manual and all
applicable local standards.
• All unused terminals at the bottom of the inverter are properly sealed.
• Warning signs & labels are intact and legible.
7.2 Commissioning Procedure
If all of the items mentioned above meet the requirements, proceed as follows to start
up the inverter for the first time.
Step 1 Connect the AC circuit breaker.
Step 2 ( O p t i o n a l ) Connect the external DC circuit breaker between the inverter and the battery
pack if a battery is equipped.
Step 3 ( O p t i o n a l ) Power on the battery pack manually if a battery is equipped.
Step 4 Rotate the DC switch to “ON”. The DC switch may be integrated in the inverter or
installed by the customer,wait for at least 5 minutes.
Step 5 Establish communication connection between the mobile phone and WiFi wireless
communication module, and then set initial protection parameters. For details, please
refer to "8.3.2 Login Steps"~ "8.4 Initial Settings". If the irradiation and grid conditions
meet requirements, the inverter will normally operate. The connection time for inverter to
gird may take some minutes or even to more according to different country code
chosen in the initial settings and the real site grid condition.
Step 6 Observe the LED indicator to ensure that the inverter operates normally. (Refer to "Table
2-2 LED indicator description").
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8 iSolarCloud App
8.1 Brief Introduction
The iSolarCloud App can establish communication connection to the inverter via the
WLAN, providing remote monitoring, data logging and near-end maintenance on the
inverter. Users can also view inverter information and set parameters through the App.
* To achieve direct login via WLAN, the WiFi wireless communication module developed
and manufactured by SUNGROW is required. The iSolarCloud App can also establish
communication connection to the inverter via wired Ethernet connection.
• This manual describes only how to achieve near end maintenance via
WLAN direct connection.
• Screenshots in this manual are based on the V2.1.6 App for Android
system, and the actual interfaces may differ.
8.2 Download and Install

Method 1
Download and install the App through the following application stores:
• MyApp (Android, mainland China users)
• Google Play (Android, users other than mainland China ones)
• App store (iOS)

Method 2
Scan the following QR code to download and install the App according to the prompt
information.
The App icon appears on the home screen after installation.
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8.3 Login
8.3.1 Requirements
The following items should meet requirements:
• The AC and DC sides or the AC side of the inverter is powered-on.
• The WLAN function of the mobile phone is enabled.
• The mobile phone is within the coverage of the wireless network produced by the of
the WiFi module.
8.3.2 Login Steps

Step 1 Connect the mobile phone to the WLAN network named as "SG-WiFi Module Serial
Number" (the serial number is on the side of the WiFi module).
Step 2 Open the App to enter the login screen, and tap "Local Access" to enter the next screen.
Step 3 Select "WLAN", enter the password, and tap "LOGIN".
The default account is "user" and the initial password is "pw1111" which
should be changed for the consideration of account security.
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F i g u r e 8 - 1 WLAN Direct
Step 4 If the inverter is not initialized, navigate to the quick setting screen to initialize protection
parameter. For details, please refer to "8.4 Initial Settings".
The "Country /Region" must be set to the country where the inverter is installed.
Otherwise, the inverter may report errors.
Step 5 After finishing settings, tap “TURN ON DEVICE” at the top right corner and the device
will be initialized. The App will send start instructions and the device will start and
operate.
Step 6 After initialization settings, the App will return automatically to the home page.
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8.4 Initial Settings

8.4.1 Feed-in Limitation
The function of the feed-in limitation is to control the amount of power injected in the
grid by the plant. In some situations，this function is also called as "Export limitation" or
"Zero export". The feed-in limitation function requires the using of Smart Energy Meter.
Without the Smart Energy Meter, the feed-in limitation function will be unavailable.
Table 8-1 Description of feed-in limitation parameters
Default value
Parameter Range
Germany Others
Feed-in Limitation On Off On / Off
Feed-in Limitation Rated power×70%
*
Rated power 0 ~ Rated power
Value
Feed-in Limitation
70.0%* 100.0% 0 ~ 100%
Ratio
Rated Power of
Original Power Depends on inverter power of other companies
Generation Systems
*If power control is regulated by a third party logger, please enable the power limitation
to 100% in default.
8.4.2 Off-grid Mode
The off-grid mode is off by default, the user can set an amount of “Reserved Battery
SOC for Off-Grid”. The reserved battery SOC for Off-Grid is the minimum battery level
in the on-grid state. The reserved battery SOC for Off-Grid will be supplied to the
Backup loads in case of grid blackout.
8.4.3 Reactive Power Regulation Mode
The inverter provides a reactive power regulation function. Use the “Reactive Power
Regulation Mode” parameter to activate this function and select proper regulation
mode.
Table 8-2 Descriptions of reactive power regulation mode:
Mode Descriptions
Off The PF is fixed at +1.000.
The reactive power can be regulated by the parameter PF (Power
PF
Factor).
The reactive power can be regulated by the parameter Q-Var limits (in
Q(t)
%).
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Mode Descriptions
Q(P) The PF changes with the output power of the inverter.
Q(U) The reactive power changes with the grid voltage.
“Off” Mode
The reactive power regulation function is disabled. The PF is limited to +1.000.
“PF” Mode
The power factor is fixed and reactive power setpoint is calculated according to the
current power. The PF ranges from 0.8 leading to 0.8 lagging.
Leading: the inverter is sourcing reactive power to the grid.
Lagging: the inverter is injecting reactive power into the grid.
“Q(t)” Mode
In the Q(t) mode, system rated reactive power is fixed, and the system injects reactive
power according to the delivered reactive power ratio. The "Reactive Power Ratio" is set
through the App.
The setting range of the reactive power ratio is 0~100% or 0~-100%, corresponding to
the ranges of inductive and capacitive reactive power regulation respectively.
“Q(P)” Mode
The PF of the inverter output varies in response to the output power of the inverter.
Table 8-3 “Q(P)” Mode Parameter Descriptions:
Default
Parameter Explanation Range
DE AU
Select corresponding curve
Q(P) Curve A A, B, C*
according to local regulations
Output power at P1 on the Q(P)
QP_P1 20% 25% 10% ~ 100%
mode curve (in percentage)
QP_P2 50% 20% ~ 100%
QP_P3 100% 20% ~ 100%
Power factor at P1 on the Q(P)
QP_K1 1
mode curve
Curve A/C: 0.8~1
QP_K2 1 Curve B:
mode curve
-0.6~0.6
QP_K3 0.95 0.90
mode curve
QP_ Voltage percentage for Q(P)
105% 100% ~ 110%
EnterVoltage function activation
QP_ Voltage percentage for Q(P)
100% 90% ~ 100%
ExitVoltage function deactivation
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Default
DE AU
QP_ Power percentage for Q(P)
20% 1% ~ 20%
ExitPower function deactivation
QP_ Unconditional activation/
Yes Yes / No
EnableMode deactivation of Q(P) function
* Curve C is reserved and consistent with Curve A currently.
F i g u r e 8 - 2 Q(P) Curve
“Q(U)” Mode
The reactive power output of the inverter will vary in response to the grid voltage.
Table 8-4 “Q(U)” Mode Parameter Descriptions:
Default
DE AU
Select corresponding curve
Q(U) curve A A, B, C*
according to local regulations
Hysteresis Voltage hysteresis ratio on the
0 0 ~ 5%
Ratio Q(U) mode curve
Grid voltage limit at P1 on the 80% ~
QU_V1 93% 90%
Q(U) mode curve 100%
Value of Q/Sn at P1 on the Q
QU_Q1 -60% -30% -60% ~ 0
(U) mode curve
Grid voltage limit at P2 on the 80% ~
QU_V2 97% 95.6%
Q(U) mode curve 110%
QU_Q2 0 -60% ~ 60%
(U) mode curve
Grid voltage limit at P3 on the 103- AU:108.7% 100% ~
QU_V3
Q(U) mode curve % NZ:108.6% 120%
QU_Q3 0 -60% ~ 60%
(U) mode curve
Grid voltage limit at P4 on the 107- AU:115.2% 100% ~
QU_V4
Q(U) mode curve % NZ:110.8% 120%
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Default
DE AU
QU_Q4 60% 30% 0 ~ 60%
(U) mode curve
QU_ Active power for Q(U) 20% ~
80%
EnterPower function activation 100%
Active power for Q(U)
QU_ExitPower 10% 1% ~ 20%
function deactivation
Yes / No /
QU_ Unconditional activation/
Yes Yes, Limited
EnableMode deactivation of Q(U) function
by PF
* Curve C is reserved and consistent with Curve A currently.
F i g u r e 8 - 3 Q(U) Curve
8.5 Function Overview
The App provides parameter viewing and setting functions, as shown in the following
figure.
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F i g u r e 8 - 4 App Function Tree Map
8.6 Home
Home page of the App is shown in the following figure.
F i g u r e 8 - 5 Home
Table 8-5 Home page description

Shows the PV power generation power, feed-in
power, etc. The line with an arrow indicates
1 Load flow chart
energy flow between connected devices, and the
arrow pointing indicates energy flow direction.
2 Today yield Shows today power generation of the inverter
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Direct Power
Shows electricity directly consumed by loads
3 Consumption of
today
Today
4 Battery SOC Indicates remaining battery capacity
Today Self-consu Indicates today self-consumption rate of the PV
5
Rate system
Includes menus of "Home", "Run Information", "-
6 Navigation bar
Records", and "More".
If the inverter runs abnormally, the fault icon appears on the upper left corner of the
screen. Users can tap the icon to view detailed fault information and corrective
measures.
8.7 Run Information
Tap "Run Information" on the navigation bar to enter the corresponding screen, as
shown in the following figure.
F i g u r e 8 - 6 Run Information
The run information includes the PV information, inverter information, input, output, grid
information, load information, and battery information.
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8.8 Records
Tap "Records" on the navigation bar to enter the screen, as shown in the following figure.
F i g u r e 8 - 7 Records
On “Records” screen, users can view chart and check fault alarm record.
8.8.1 Chart
Tap "Chart" to enter the screen showing daily power generation, as shown in the
following figure.
F i g u r e 8 - 8 Power Curve
The App displays power generation records in a variety of forms, including daily power
generation graph, monthly power generation histogram, annual power generation
histogram, and total power generation histogram.
Table 8-6 Description of power generation records
Item Description
Daily power generation Indicates today power generation, charging, feed-in
graph power, and direct consumption power
Monthly power Indicates monthly power generation, charging, feed-in
generation histogram power, and direct consumption power
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Item Description
Annual power generation Indicates annual power generation, charging, feed-in
histogram power, and direct consumption power
Total power generation Indicates total power generation, charging, feed-in power,
histogram and direct consumption power
8.8.2 Fault Alarm Record
Tap "Fault Alarm Record " to enter the screen, as shown in the following figure.
F i g u r e 8 - 9 Fault Alarm Record
Click " " to select a time segment and view corresponding records.
Select one of the records in the list and click the record, to view the detailed fault info as
shown in following figure.
F i g u r e 8 - 1 0 Detailed fault alarm info
8.9 More
Tap "More" on the navigation bar to enter the screen, as shown in the following figure.
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F i g u r e 8 - 1 1 More
The "More" screen supports the following operations:
• Set parameters including inverter system parameters and energy management

parameter.
• Upgrade inverter firmware (ARM/DSP/PVD/CPLD).
8.9.1 System Parameters
Tap "Settings -> System Parameters" to enter the screen, as shown in the following
figure.
F i g u r e 8 - 1 2 System Parameters
Boot/Shutdown
Tap "Boot/Shutdown", on which boot/shutdown instruction can be sent to the inverter.
For Australia and New Zealand, when the DRM state is DRM0, the “Boot” option will
be prohibited.
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System Time
The correct system time is very important. Wrong system time will directly affect the
data logging and power generation value. The clock is in 24-hour format.
8.9.2 Running Time
Tap "Settings -> Operation Parameters -> Running Time" to enter the corresponding
screen, on which you can set “Connecting Time” and “Reconnecting Time”.
F i g u r e 8 - 1 3 Running Time
Table 8-7 Description of running time parameters
Parameter Explanation Default Range

The time that the inverter takes to enter
Connecting
into the running mode from the standby 60s 20s ~ 900s
Time
mode in fault-free state
The time that the inverter takes to
Reconnectin-
recover from the fault state to normal 60s 0s ~ 3600s
g Time
state (the inverter is not running)
8.9.3 Regular Parameters
Tap "Settings -> Operation Parameters -> Regular Parameters" to enter the screen, as
F i g u r e 8 - 1 4 Regular Parameters
After connecting the load to the DO terminals, a relay control signal will be transmitted.
Users can flexibly set the control mode of DO configuration according to individual
demand.
Table 8-8 The control mode of DO configuration
Mode Setting description

Off -
Load 1 Regulation Mode See "8.9.9 Load Regulation"
Grounding Detection See "8.9.12 Grounding Detection"
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8.9.4 Off-grid Parameters
Tap "Settings -> Operation Parameters -> Off-grid Parameters" to enter the screen, as
F i g u r e 8 - 1 5 Off-grid Parameters
Refer to the description in "8.4.2 Off-grid Mode".
8.9.5 Active Power Regulation
Tap "Settings -> Power Regulation Parameters -> Active Power Regulation" to enter the
screen, as shown in the following figure.
F i g u r e 8 - 1 6 Active Power Regulation
Table 8-9 Description of active power regulation
Parameter Description Default Range

Switch for activating/deactivating
Active Power Soft
the function of active power soft On On/Off
Start after Fault
start after a fault occurs
Active Power Soft The soft start time required for
Start Time after raising active power from 0 to rated 600s 1s ~ 1200s
Fault value after a fault occurs
Active Power Set whether to enable active power
On On/Off
Gradient Control gradient control
Active Power Decline gradient of inverter active
Decline Gradient power per minute 39%/ 3%/min ~
Active Power Rising Rising gradient of inverter active min 6000%/min
Gradient power per minute
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Switch for activating/deactivating
Active Power
the function of active power setting Off On/Off
Setting Persistence
persistence
Active Power Limit Switch for limiting active power On On/Off
Active Power Limit The ratio of active power limit to
100.0% 0 ~ 110%
Ratio rated power in percentage
8.9.6 Reactive Power Regulation
Tap "Settings -> Power Regulation Parameters -> Reactive Power Regulation" to enter
the screen, as shown in the following figure.
F i g u r e 8 - 1 7 Reactive Power Regulation
Table 8-10 Description of reactive power regulation

Switch for activating/deactivating the
Reactive Power
function of reactive power setting On On / Off
Setting Persistence
persistence
Reactive Power See "8.4.3 Reactive Power Regulation
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Regulation Mode Mode"
Reactive Power Switch for activating/deactivating
On On / Off
Regulation reactive power regulation function
Reactive Power Time taken for reactive power 0.1 s ~
10.0 s
Regulation Time regulation 600.0 s
8.9.7 Battery Discharge Time
Tap "Settings -> Energy Management Parameter-> Battery Discharge Time" to enter
the corresponding screen, as shown in the following figure.
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F i g u r e 8 - 1 8 Battery Discharge Time
8.9.8 Battery Forced Charge Time
Tap "Settings -> Energy Management Parameter-> Battery Forced Charge Time" to
enter the corresponding screen.
F i g u r e 8 - 1 9 Battery Forced Charge Time
When there is no PV power, the power imported from the grid charges the energy
system during the time period until the target SOC is reached.
It is recommended to set the time period in off-peak tariff time. The time period 1 is in
priority to the time period 2 if two periods overlap. The charging energy comes from the
excess PV energy in priority and then from the grid. The inverter will take charging
power from the grid in the case of PV energy shortage.
8.9.9 Load Regulation
Tap "Settings -> Energy Management Parameter-> Load Regulation" to enter the
corresponding screen, on which you can set "Load 1 Regulation Mode". Load 1
Regulation Mode includes "Timing Mode", "Switch Mode", and "Intelligent Mode".
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F i g u r e 8 - 2 0 Load Regulation
Timing Mode
In this mode, set the "Load 1 Timing Start Time" and "Load 1 Timing End Time", the
system will control the load operation during the interval. Take 09:00 am–09:30 am as
an example.
F i g u r e 8 - 2 1 DO Operation in Timing Mode

Switch Mode
In this mode, the system will control the load operation according to the setting. In the
following example, the switch is set to OFF.
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F i g u r e 8 - 2 2 DO Operation in Switch Mode

Intelligent Mode
The system will control the load operation according to the power optimization algorithm
of energy management.
During the setting interval, the DO function will be enabled to power on the load if the
excess PV energy exceeds the optimized power value.
Notice:
The intelligent mode is disabled in an off-grid system.
• When the inverter is installed to retrofit an exisiting PV system, the upper limit of
optimized power is the sum of the rated power of the hybrid inverter and the rated
power of the existing PV inverter.
• Once the intelligent mode is enabled, the DO relay will remain connected for 20
minutes after the DO connection.
Take 09:00 am–09:30 am and the optimized power of 1000 W as an example.
F i g u r e 8 - 2 3 DO Operation in Intelligent Mode
8.9.10 Communication Parameters
Tap "Settings -> Communication Parameters" to enter the screen, as shown in the
following figure.
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F i g u r e 8 - 2 4 Communication Parameters
• The device address ranges from 1 to 246.
• The IP adress, gateway, subnet mask, preferred DNS server and alternate DNS
server can be modified only when the DHCP is set to Off.
• Acquire the IP adress, gateway, subnet mask, preferred DNS server and alternate
DNS server from the network professional.
8.9.11 Firmware Update

Preparation of firmware upgrade package
Tap the icon in the upper right corner of the login screen and select “Firmware
Download”, to enter the “File List” tab. Select the desired upgrade package (. zip).
Tap the icon . The downloaded package can be found in the "Downloaded" tab.
Upgrade
Tap "Firmware Update" to enter the corresponding screen, as shown in the following
figure.
F i g u r e 8 - 2 5 Firmware upgrade
Select the desired upgrade package to upgrade the firmware.
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8.9.12 Grounding Detection
Contact SUNGROW to obtain the advanced account and corresponding

password before setting the earth detection parameters.
Unauthorized personnel are not allowed to log in with this account. Otherwise,
SUNGROW shall not be held liable for any damages caused.
Tap "More -> Settings -> Operation ParameterS -> Grounding Detection" to enter the
corresponding screen.
F i g u r e 8 - 2 6 Grounding Detection
If the grounding detection is enabled, the DO relay will switch on automatically to signal
the external alarm if the value exceeds the grounding detection alarm value. The buzzer
inside the inverter will beep.
The PV insulation resistance fault (fault sub-code 039) will trigger the DO relay to signal
the external alarm.
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9 System Decommissioning
9.1 Decommissioning the Inverter
Please strictly follow the following procedure. Otherwise it will cause lethal
voltages or unrecoverable damage to the inverter.
9.1.1 Disconnecting the Inverter
For maintenance or other service work, the inverter must be switched off.
Proceed as follows to disconnect the inverter from the AC and DC power sources.
Lethal voltages or damage to the inverter will follow if otherwise.
Step 1 Stop the inverter via the iSolarCloud App. For details, see "8.9.1 System Parameters".
Step 2 Disconnect the external AC circuit breaker and secure it against reconnection.
Step 3 Rotate the DC switch to the “OFF” position and then disconnect all of the PV string
inputs.
Step 4 Disconnect the DC circuit breaker between the battery and the inverter.
Do not power on the system again for 1 minute after the disconnection.
Step 5 Wait about 1 0 minutes until the capacitors inside the inverter completely discharge.
Step 6 Measure and ensure that no voltage is present at the AC output on the inverter.
Step 7 ( O p t i o n a l ) Remove the protection block with a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 8 Insert the Slotted screwdriver into one of the two openings and press the screwdriver
with an appropriate force to remove the AC connector.
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Step 9 Insert a MC4 wrench into the notch and press the wrench with an appropriate force to
remove the DC connector.
Step 10Use the multimeter to measure the port voltage of the battery. Disconnect the power
cables after the voltage is zero.
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9.1.2 Dismantling the Inverter
Risk of burn injuries and electric shock!

Do not touch any inner live parts for 10 minutes after disconnecting the inverter
from the utility grid, the PV inputs and the battery module.
Step 1 Refer to "Electrical Connection" for the inverter disconnection of all cables in reverse
steps.
Step 2 Dismantle the inverter referring to "Mechanical Mounting" in reverse steps.
Step 3 If necessary, remove the wall-mounting bracket from the wall.
Step 4 If the inverter will be reinstalled in the future, please refer to "Inverter Storage" for a
proper conservation.
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9.1.3 Disposal of the Inverter
Users take the responsibility for the disposal of the inverter.
Some parts and devices of the inverter, such as the capacitors, may cause
environment pollution.
Do not dispose of the product together with household waste but in accordance
with the disposal regulations for electronic waste applicable at the installation
site.
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9.2 Decommissioning the Battery
Decommission the battery in the system after the inverter is decommissioned. Proceed
as follows to decommission a Li-ion battery.
Step 1 Disconnect the DC circuit breaker between the battery and the inverter.
Step 2 Disconnect the communication cable between the battery and the inverter.
Step 3 ( O p t i o n a l ) Turn off the switch on LG Li-ion battery or BYD Li-ion battery, if applicable.
Step 4 Wait for about 1 minute and then use the multimeter to measure the port voltage of the
battery.
Step 5 If the battery port voltage is zero, disconnect the power cables from the battery module.
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SUNGROW is not liable for disposal of the battery.
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10 Troubleshooting and Maintenance
10.1 Troubleshooting
When an alarm occurs, the alarm information can be viewed through the App.
Alarm ID and corrective measures are as follows:
Alarm ID Alarm Name Corrective Measures

Generally, the inverter will be reconnected to the
grid after the grid recovers. If the alarm occurs
frequently:
1. Measure the grid voltage, and contact the local
utility grid company for solutions if the grid voltage
001 Grid overvoltage exceeds the specified value.
2. Check, through the App, whether the protection
parameters are appropriately set.
3. Check whether the cross-sectional area of the
AC cable meets the requirement.
4. If the alarm persists, contact SUNGROW.
frequently:
1. Measure the grid voltage, and contact the local
Grid utility grid company for solutions if the grid voltage
002
undervoltage is below the specified value.
3. Check whether the AC cable is firmly in place.
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Grid Generally, the inverter will be reconnected to the
003
overfrequency grid after the grid recovers. If the alarm occurs
frequently:
1. Measure the grid frequency, and contact the
local utility grid company for solutions if the grid
Grid
004 frequency is beyond the specified range.
underfrequency
frequently:
1. Check whether the grid supplies power reliably.
2. Check whether the AC cable is firmly in place.
005 No Grid 3. Check whether the AC cable is correctly
connected (whether the live wire and the N wire
are in correct place).
4. Check whether the AC switch or circuit breaker
is disconnected.
1. The alarm can be caused by poor sunlight or
damp environment, and the inverter will be
reconnected to the grid after the environment is
Overhigh
006 improved.
leakage current
2. If the environment is normal, check whether the
AC and DC cables are well insulated.
frequently:
007 Grid abnormal 1. Measure the grid frequency, and contact the
local utility grid company for solutions if the grid
frequency exceeds the specified value.
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frequently:
1. Measure the grid voltage. If grid phase voltage
differs greatly, contact the utility grid company for
Grid voltage
008 solutions.
unbalance
2. If the voltage difference between the three
phases is within the permissible range of the local
utility grid company, modify the parameter setting
through the App.
PV reverse 1. Check whether the corresponding string is of
009
connection fault reverse polarity. If so, disconnect the DC switch
and adjust the polarity when the solar radiation is
low and the string current drops below 0.5A.
PV reverse
2. Check whether PV strings connected to the
010 connection
same MPPT have the same number of PV modules.
alarm
If not, take corrective measures.
1. Check whether there is PV module shaded. If so,
remove the shade and ensure the PV module is
PV abnormal clean.
011
alarm 2. Check the whether the PV module is in abnormal
aging.
1. Check whether the inverter is directly exposed to
sunlight. If so, take some shading measures.
High ambient 2. Check and clean the air ducts.
012
temperature 3. Check whether the sub-alarm ID 070 (fan alarm)
occurs through the App. If so, replace the faulty fan.
Stop and disconnect the inverter. Restart the
Low ambient
013 inverter when the ambient temperature is within
temperature
the permissible range.
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Wait for the inverter to recover. If the fault occurs
frequently:
1. Check whether the insulation resistance
protection value is extremely large through the App,
and ensure that it complies with the local
regulations.
2. Check the resistance to ground from the PV
module/cable. Take corrective measures in case of
Low ISO
014 leading to short circuit or damaged insulation layer.
resistance
3. If the cable is normal and the alarm occurs on
rainy days, check it again when the weather turns
fine.
4. If the fault occurs on a cloudy day without rain
but there is stagnant water or vegetation on site,
clear the water and vegetation. If the fault persists,
check it again when the weather turns fine.
1. Check whether the AC cable is correctly
connected.
Grounding cable
015 2. Check whether the grounding cable and wire
fault
cores are wrongly insulated.
1. Disconnect the DC inputs and check whether DC
cables are damaged, whether the wiring terminals
or fuses, if necessary, are loose or in poor contact,
and whether there is PV module burnt. If so, take
corresponding corrective measures.
016 Arc fault
2. After taking corresponding measures in step 1,
reconnect the DC inputs. Remove the arc fault
through the App, and therefore the inverter will
recover.
1. Reduce the power of loads connected at the off-
Off-grid load
017 grid port, or remove some loads.
overpower
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1. Check whether the polarity of the Smart Energy
Meter is reversed according to the prints on the
cable connection port, and correct the connection
Reverse Smart
if necessary.
018 Energy Meter
2. Check whether the Smart Energy Meter is
connection
connected to a wrong terminal, instead of the grid-
connected point. If so, correct it.
1. Check whether the Smart Energy Meter
Smart Energy communication cable and terminal are abnormal. If
Meter so, remove the corresponding abnormity.
019
communication 2. Reconnect the Smart Energy Meter
error communication cable.
1. Check whether the AC output port is connected
Grid
020 to the actual grid. If so, disconnect it.
confrontation
Parallel 1. Check whether the communication cable and
021 communication corresponding wiring terminal are abnormal. If so,
alarm take corrective measures to ensure reliable
connection.
BMS
2. Reinstall the Smart Energy Meter
022 communication
communication cable.
error
1. Check the battery for polarity correctness, and
Battery polarity
023 correct it if necessary.
reversed
Generally, the battery can automatically recover. In
case the alarm persist for a long time:
1. If the alarm is caused by ambient temperature,
such as over temperature alarm or low
024 Battery alarm
temperature alarm, take measures to change the
ambient temperature, such as improving heat
dissipation conditions.
2. If the fault persists, contact battery manufacturer.
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1. In case of abnormal battery voltage, check
whether the battery real-time voltage is abnormal.
If so, contact the battery manufacturer. If not,
Battery contact SUNGROW.
025
abnormal 2. In case of abnormal battery temperature, take
measures to change the ambient temperature,
such as improving heat dissipation conditions.
3. If the fault persists, contact battery manufacturer.
The inverter can operate normally.
1. Check whether the related cable connection and
terminals are abnormal, and check whether the
063 System alarm
ambient environment is abnormal. If so, take
corrective measures.
1. Wait for the inverter to recover.
2. Disconnect the AC and DC switches or circuit
064 System fault
breakers, and connect them again after 15 minutes.
10.2 Maintenance
10.2.1 Routine Maintenance
Item Method Period
• Visual check for any damage or

deformation of the inverter.
• Check any abnormal noise during

General status of
the operation. Every 6 months
the system
• Check each operation parameter.
• Be sure that nothing covers the heat

sink of the inverter.
6 months after
Check whether there is damage to the
Electrical commissioning and
cables, especially the surface in
connection then once or twice a
contact with metal.
year.
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10.2.2 Replacing the Button Cell
Disconnect the inverter from the grid first, then the PV strings and the battery
before any maintenance work.
Lethal voltage still exists in the inverter. Please wait at least 10 minutes and then
perform maintenance work.
There is a button cell on the inner PCB board. Contact SUNGROW for replacement
when the relevant fault alarm occurs.
Check the fastener, appearance, voltage, and resistance quarterly and annually.
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11 Appendix
11.1 Technical Data
Parameters SH5.0RT SH6.0RT

PV Input
Max. PV input power 7500 W 9000 W
Max. PV input voltage 1000 V 1000 V
Startup voltage 180 V 250 V
Nominal input voltage 600 V 600 V
MPP voltage range 150 V...950 V 200 V...950 V
MPP voltage range for
210 V...850 V 250 V...850 V
nominal power
No. of MPPTs 2
Max. number of PV strings
1/1
per MPPT
Max. PV input current 25 A (12.5 A / 12.5 A)
Max. current for input
16 A
connector
Short-circuit current of PV
32A (16 A / 16 A)
input
Battery Data
Battery type Li-ion battery
Battery voltage 150 V...600 V
Max. charge / discharge
30 A / 30 A
current*
7500 W / 6000 W 9000 W / 7200W
power
AC Input and Output Data
Nominal AC output power 5000 W 6000 W
Nominal AC output current 7.3 A 8.7 A
Max. input power from grid 12500 W 15000 W
Max. input current from grid 18.1 A 21.7 A
Max. AC output apparent
5000 VA 6000 VA
power
Max. AC output current 7.6 A 9.1 A
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Nominal AC voltage 3 / N / PE, 220 / 380 V; 230 / 400 V; 240 / 415 V
AC voltage range 270 Vac...480 Vac
Nominal grid frequency 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Grid frequency range 45 Hz...55 Hz / 55 Hz...65 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion
< 3 % (of nominal power)
(THD)
DC current injection < 0.5 % In
Power factor > 0.99 / 0.8 leading to 0.8 lagging
Protection
LVRT Yes
Anti-islanding protection Yes
AC short circuit protection Yes
Leakage current protection Yes
DC switch (solar) Yes
DC fuse (battery) Yes
Over-voltage category III [Mains], II [PV] [Battery]
SPD DC Type II / AC Type II
System Data
Max. efficiency 98.4 % 98.4 %
Max. European efficiency 97.2 % 97.5 %
Isolation method (solar /
Transformerless / Transformerless
battery)
Ingress protection (IP) rating IP65
Operating ambient
-25 ℃...60 ℃
temperature range
Allowable relative humidity
0...100 %
range (Non-condensing)
Cooling method Natural convection
Max. operating altitude 4000 m (> 3000 m derating)
Noise (Typical) 30 dB(A)
Display LED
Communication RS485, WLAN, Ethernet, CAN, 4 × DI, 1 × DO
DC connection type MC4 (PV) / Sunclix (Battery)
AC connection type Plug and play connector
IEC / EN 62109-1, IEC / EN 62109-2, IEC / EN 61000-
Compliance 6-1, IEC / EN 61000-6-3,IEC / EN 61000-3, EN
62477-1, VDE-AR-N-4105, AS/NZS 4777.2
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User Manual 11 Appendix

Mechanical Data
Dimensions (W x H x D) 460 mm x 540 mm x 170 mm
Mounting method Wall-mounting bracket
Weight 27 kg
Backup Data
Nominal voltage 3 / N / PE, 220 Vac / 230 Vac / 240 Vac
Frequency range 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Total hamonic factor output
2%
voltage
Switch time to emergency
< 20 ms
mode
Nominal output power 5000 W / 5000 VA 6000 W / 6000 VA
7200 W / 7200 VA，
6000 W / 6000 VA，5min
5min
Peak output power 10000 W / 10000 VA，10
10000 W / 10000 VA，
s
10 s
* Depending on the connected battery
Parameters SH8.0RT SH10RT

PV Input
Max. PV input power 12000 W 15000 W
Max. PV input voltage 1000 V
Startup voltage 250 V
Nominal input voltage 600 V
MPP voltage range 200 V...950 V
MPP voltage range for
330 V...850 V 280 V...850 V
nominal power
No. of MPPTs 2
Max. number of PV strings
1/1 1/2
per MPPT
Max. PV input current 25 A (12.5 A / 12.5 A) 37.5 A (12.5 A / 25 A)
Max. current for input
16 A
connector
Short-circuit current of PV
32 A (16 A / 16 A) 48 A (16 A / 32 A)
input
Battery Data
Battery type Li-ion battery
Battery voltage 150 V...600 V
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30 A / 30 A
current*
10600 W / 10600 W
power
AC Input and Output Data
Nominal AC output power 8000 W 10000 W
Nominal AC output current 11.6 A 14.5 A
Max. input power from grid 18600 W 20600 W
Max. input current from grid 27.0 A 30.0 A
Max. AC output apparent
8000 VA 10000 VA
power
Max. AC output current 12.1 A 15.2 A
Nominal AC voltage 3 / N / PE, 220 / 380 V; 230 / 400 V; 240 / 415 V
AC voltage range 270 Vac...480 Vac
Nominal grid frequency 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Grid frequency range 45 Hz...55 Hz / 55 Hz...65 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion
< 3 % (of nominal power)
(THD)
DC current injection < 0.5 % In
Power factor > 0.99 / 0.8 leading to 0.8 lagging
Protection
LVRT Yes
Anti-islanding protection Yes
AC short circuit protection Yes
Leakage current protection Yes
DC switch (solar) Yes
DC fuse (battery) Yes
Over-voltage category III [Mains], II [PV] [Battery]
SPD DC Type II / AC Type II
System Data
Max. efficiency 98.4 % 98.4 %
Max. European efficiency 97.7 % 97.9 %
Isolation method (solar /
Transformerless / Transformerless
battery)
Ingress protection (IP) rating IP65
Operating ambient
-25 ℃...60 ℃
temperature range
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Allowable relative humidity
0...100 %
range (non-condensing)
Cooling method Natural convection
Max. operating altitude 4000 m (> 3000 m derating)
Noise (Typical) 30 dB(A)
Display LED
Communication RS485, WLAN, Ethernet, CAN, 4 × DI, 1 × DO
DC connection type MC4 (PV) / Sunclix (Battery)
AC connection type Plug and play connector
IEC / EN 62109-1, IEC / EN 62109-2, IEC / EN 61000-
Compliance 6-1, IEC / EN 61000-6-3,IEC / EN 61000-3, EN
62477-1, VDE-AR-N-4105, AS/NZS 4777.2
Mechanical Data
Dimensions (W x H x D) 460 mm x 540 mm x 170 mm
Mounting method Wall-mounting bracket
Weight 27 kg
Backup Data
Nominal voltage 3 / N / PE, 220 Vac / 230 Vac / 240 Vac
Frequency range 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Total hamonic factor output
2%
voltage
Switch time to emergency
< 20 ms
mode
Nominal output power 8000 W / 8000 VA 10000 W / 10000 VA
Peak output power 12000 W / 12000 VA，5min
* Depending on the connected battery
11.2 Quality Assurance
When product faults occur during the warranty period, SUNGROW will provide free
service or replace the product with a new one.
Evidence
During the warranty period, the customer shall provide the product purchase invoice
and date. In addition, the trademark on the product shall be undamaged and legible.
Otherwise, SUNGROW has the right to refuse to honor the quality guarantee.
Conditions
• After replacement, unqualified products shall be processed by SUNGROW.
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• The customer shall give SUNGROW a reasonable period to repair the faulty device.
Exclusion of Liability
In the following circumstances, SUNGROW has the right to refuse to honor the quality
guarantee:
• The free warranty period for the whole machine/components has expired.
• The device is damaged during transport.
• The device is incorrectly installed, refitted, or used.
• The device operates in harsh environment, as described in this manual.
• The fault or damage is caused by installation, repairs, modification, or disassembly

performed by a service provider or personnel not from SUNGROW.
• The fault or damage is caused by the use of non-standard or non-SUNGROW

components or software.
• The installation and use range are beyond stipulations of relevant international
standards.
• The damage is caused by unexpected natural factors.
For faulty products in any of above cases, if the customer requests maintenance, paid
maintenance service may be provided based on the judgment of SUNGROW.
11.3 Contact Information
Should you have any question about this product, please contact us.
We need the following information to provide you the best assistance:
• Type of the device
• Serial number of the device
• Fault code/name
• Brief description of the problem
China (HQ) Australia

Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd Sungrow Australia Group Pty. Ltd.
Hefei Sydney
+86 551 65327834 +61 2 9922 1522
[email protected] [email protected]
Brazil France
Sungrow Do Brasil Sungrow France
Sao Paulo Lyon
+55 11 2366 1957 +33420102107
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Germany, Austria, Switzerland Greece

Sungrow Deutschland GmbH Service Partner – Survey Digital
Munich +30 2106044212
+49 0800 4327 9289 [email protected]
[email protected]
India Italy
Sungrow (India) Private Limited Sungrow Italy
Gurgaon Verona
+91 080 41201350 +39 0800 974739 (Residential)
[email protected] /+39 045 4752117 (Others)
[email protected]
Japan Korea
Sungrow Japan K.K. Sungrow Power Korea Limited
Tokyo Seoul
+ 81 3 6262 9917 +82 70 7719 1889
Malaysia Philippines
Sungrow SEA Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd
Selangor Darul Ehsan Mandaluyong City
+60 19 897 3360 +63 9173022769
Thailand Spain
Sungrow Thailand Co., Ltd. Sungrow Ibérica S.A.U.
Bangkok Mutilva
+66 891246053 +34 948 05 22 04
Romania Turkey
Service Partner - Elerex Sungrow Deutschland GmbH Turkey
+40 241762250 Istanbul
[email protected] +90 216 663 61 80
[email protected]
UK U.S.A, Mexico
Sungrow Power UK Ltd. Sungrow USA Corporation
Milton Keynes Phoenix
+44 (0) 01908 414127 +1 833 747 6937
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Vietnam Belgium, Netherlands and

Sungrow Vietnam Luxembourg (Benelus)
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Poland
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• It is prohibited to perform reverse engineering, cracking, or any other operations that

Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd.

They will be referred to as “inverter” hereinafter unless otherwise specified.

Indicates additional information, emphasized contents or tips that

• injury or death to the operator or a third party;

• damage to the inverter and other properties.

• Before touching the DC cables, operator must use a measuring device to

1.2 Utility Grid

Follow the regulations related to the utility grid.

All electrical connections must be in accordance with local and national

Danger to life from electric shocks due to live voltage

Risk of inverter damage or personal injury.

• Do not disconnect the PV connectors or battery connectors when the

All safety instructions, warning labels, and nameplate on the inverter:

• Must be clearly legible.

• Should not be removed or covered.

Risk of burns due to hot components!

Only qualified personnel can perform the country setting. Unauthorized

• A breach of the type-certificate marking.

Risk of inverter damage due to electrostatic discharge (ESD)！

• avoid any unnecessary touching;

• wear a grounding wristband before touching any connectors.

Disconnect the inverter from all the external power sources

Do not touch live parts for 10 minutes after disconnection

Burn danger due to hot surface that may exceed 60 ℃.

Danger to life due to high voltages!

Read the user manual before maintenance!

Improper settings or maintenance can permanently damage the battery.

1.5 Skills of Qualified Personnel

All installations must be performed by qualified personnel who should have:

• Training for installation and commissioning of electrical system, as well as dealing

• Knowledge of the manual and other related documents

• Knowledge of the local regulations and directives

2.1 Product Introduction

The model description is as follows (Take SH10RT as an example):

Table 2-1 Power Level Description

Model Nominal Output Power Nominal Grid Voltage

No. Name Description

F i g u r e 2 - 2 Dimensions of the inverter (in mm)

2.1.4 LED Indicator

Table 2-2 LED indicator description

LED indicator LED state Definition

The inverter is running in the mode instead

Both the AC and DC sides are powered

The DC switch is used to safely disconnect the DC cirrcuit whenever necessary.

2.2 PV Energy Storage System (PV ESS)

F i g u r e 2 - 3 PV Energy Storage System (PV ESS)

Table 2-3 System Compositions

Item Description Remark

Declaration For Back-Up Function

automatically terminated. SUNGROW shall hold no liability for any consequences

• Scenario 1: PV power generation ≥ Load power consumption

• Scenario 2: PV power generation＜Load power consumption

– First，battery will discharge and provide the energy missing.

Energy Manage ment during Night