Installation Operation Manual: Growatt 4000TL3-S Growatt 3000TL3-S

Growatt 3000TL3-S
Growatt 4000TL3-S
Growatt 5000TL3-S
Growatt 6000TL3-S
Growatt 7000TL3-S
Growatt 8000TL3-S
Growatt 9000TL3-S
Growatt 10000TL3-S
Growatt 11000TL3-S
Growatt 12000TL3
Growatt 12000TL3-S
Growatt 13000TL3-S
Growatt 15000TL3-S
Installation
Shenzhen Growatt New Energy Technology CO.,LTD
No.28 Guangming Road, Longteng Community,
Shiyan, Bao'an District, Shenzhen, P.R.China
& Operation Manual
T + 86 755 2747 1942
E [email protected]
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GR - UM -140-A- 01
Index
1 Information on this Manual

1.1Documents use
1.2 Symbols Used
1.3 Glossary
2 Safety
2.1 Intended Use
2.2 Safety Precautions
2.3 Assembly Warnings
2.4 Electrical Connection Warnings
2.5 Operation Warnings
2.6 Symbols on the inverter
3 Product Description
3.1 Inverter overview
3.2 Type label
3.3 Size and weight
3.4 Transportation
3.5 Storage of Inverter
3.6 The advantage of the inverter
4 Unpacking
5 Installation
5.1 Safety instruction
5.2 Selecting the Installation Location
5.3 Installation guide
5.4 Electrical Connections
5.5 Grid Type
Specification
11 11 .1 Specification of TL3-S
11.2 DC connector info
6 Commissioning
6.1 Commission the Inverter 11 .3 Torque Values
6.2 Operation Modes 11.4 Spare Parts and Accessories
6.3 Country Setting and LCD Display
6.4 Double MPPT of the TL3-S

6.5 Communication
12 PV system installation
12.1 Single inverter

12.2 Multi inverters
7 Start-Up and shut down

the inverter 7.1 Start-Up the inverter
7.2 Shut down the Inverter
13 Certificates
8 Maintenance and Cleaning 14 Contact
8.1 Cleaning the Inverter

8.2 Checking the DC Disconnect
9 Trouble shooting
9.1 Error Messages displayed on LCD
9.2 System fault
9.3 Inverter warning
9.4 Inverter fault
10 Decommissioning
10.1 Dismantling the Inverter
10.2 Packing the Inverter
10.3 Disposing of the Inverter

1.1 Documents use
1.1.1 Validity 1.2 Symbols Used

This installation guide contains installation, commissioning, communication, trouble The following types of safety instructions and general information appear in this
shooting. Information of Growatt TL3-S series inverters: document as described below:
Growatt 3000TL3-S
Growatt 4000TL3-S
Growatt 5000TL3-S Symbol Description
Growatt 6000TL3-S
Growatt 7000TL3-S
Growatt 8000TL3-S
Growatt 9000TL3-S Read the manual
Growatt 10000TL3-S
Growatt 11000TL3-S
Growatt 12000TL3 DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
Growatt 12000TL3-S will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
Growatt 13000TL3-S
Growatt 15000TL3-S
With this installation guide, users are able to install and operate the inverters easily. WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
This manual does not cover any details concerning equipment connected to the avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
inverter. Store this manual where accessible at all times.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
1.1.2 Target Group
This manual is for qualified persons who will operate, maintenance, service and NOTICE indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result
repaired inverters. in property damage.
NOTICE
Information that you must read and know to ensure optimal

operation of the system.
Information
1.1.3 Storage of the manual
Store this manual where it will be accessible at all times. We assume no liability for
any damage caused by failure to observe these instructions. For possible changes in
1.3 Glossary
this manual, SHENZHEN GROWATT NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD accepts no
responsibilities to inform the users. AC
Abbreviation for "Alternating Current"
DC
1.1.4 Additional Information Abbreviation for "Direct Current"
For further information on special topics in the download area at www.ginverter.com
Energy
Energy is measured in Wh (watt hours), kWh (kilowatt hours) or MWh (megawatt
hours).
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Safety 2
2.1 Intended Use
TL3-S series inverters are grid-tied inverters which convert DC current generated by
Power PV modules into AC current and feed it into the public grid in three-phase. TL3-S
Power is measured in W (watts), kW (kilowatts) or MW (megawatts). Power is an series inverters are multi-string inverters with multi-MPP trackers, which mean they
instantaneous value. It displays the power your inverter is currently feeding into the are able to connect to different PV module arrays.
power distribution grid.
Grid-tied PV system Overview:
Power rate
Power rate is the radio of current power feeding into the power distribution grid and
the maximum power of the inverter that can feed into the power distribution grid.
Power Factor
Power factor is the ratio of true power or watts to apparent power.
PV
Abbreviation for photovoltaic
Wireless communication accessories (optional) Fig1.1

The external wireless communication technology is a radio technology that allows The inverter may only be operated with a permanent connection to the public power
the inverter and other communication products to communicate with each other. grid. The inverter is not intended for mobile use. Any other or additional use is not
considered as intended use. The manufacturer/supplier is not responsible for any
damages resulting from unintended use. Damage caused by such unintended use is
at the sole risk of the operator.
As drawings shown above, a complete Grid-tied PV system consists of PV modules,

DC fuse or breaker (only for France, the other country is optional), PV inverters,
public grid and other components. Moreover, PV inverters always act as key
components.
When design a PV system contains any Growatt inverters, the system designing
software “ShineDesign” (download from site: www.ginverter.com) will provide
adequate supports.
PV modules Capacitive Discharge Currents

PV modules with large capacities relative to earth, such as thin-film PV modules with
cells on a metallic substrate, may only be used if their coupling capacity does not
exceed 2.2uF. During feed-in operation, a leakage current flows from the cells to
earth, the size of which depends on the manner in which the PV modules are installed
(e.g. foil on metal roof) and on the weather (rain, snow). This "normal" leakage
current may not exceed 100mA due to the fact that the inverter would otherwise
automatically disconnect from the electricity grid as a protective measure.
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Make all electrical connections (e.g. conductor termination, fuses,
2.2 Safety Precautions PE connection, etc.) in accordance with prevailing regulations.
When working with the inverter powered on, adhere to all
The TL3-S series Inverter is designed and tested according to Internalational safety
prevailing safety regulations to minimize risk of accidents.
requirements; however, certain safety precautions must be observed when installing
The inverter may only be operated with PV generators (modules and
and operating this inverter. Read and follow all instructions, cautions and warnings
cabling) with protective insulation. Do not connect any source other
in this installation manual. If questions arise, please contact our technical services at
than PV modules to the inverter.
+86 (0)755 2747 1942. Systems with inverters typically require additional control (e.g.,
WARNING switches, disconnects) or protective devices (e.g., fuse, circuit
2.3 Assembly Warnings breaker) depending upon the prevailing safety rules.
The inverter may only be operated with a permanent connection to The Growatt inverter is to be used solely to feed solar energy
the public power grid. The inverter is not intended for mobile use. converted photovoltaically into the public grid. The inverter is
Any other or additional use is not considered the intended use. The suitable for mounting indoors and outdoors.
You can use the AC current generated as follows:
manufacturer/supplier is not liable for damage caused by such
unintended use. Damage caused by such unintended use is at the Energy flows into the house grid. The consumers connected,
sole risk of the operator. for example, household devices or lighting, consume the
WARNING Prior to installation, inspect the unit to ensure absence of any energy. The energy left over is fed into the public grid. When
transport or handling damage, which could affect insulation the UE series inverters do not generate any energy, e.g., at
integrity or safety clearances; failure to do so could result in safety House night, the consumers which are connected are supplied by the
grid:
hazards. public grid. The energy displayed on the LCD of inverter is for
Unauthorized removal of necessary protections, improper use, reference only. When energy is fed into the public grid, the
incorrect installation and operation may lead to serious safety, CAUTION
energy meter spins backwards.
shock hazards or equipment damage.
In order to minimize the potential of a shock hazard due to Energy is fed directly into the public grid. The UE series
hazardous voltages, cover the entire solar array with dark material Public inverters need install a separate energy meter. The energy
prior to connecting the array to any equipment. grid: produced is compensated at a rate depending on the electric
power company.
Grounding the PV modules: Comply with the local requirements for
grounding the PV modules and the PV generator.
We recommend connecting the generator frame and other
electrically conductive surfaces in a manner which ensures
CAUTION continuous conduction and ground these in order to have optimal 2.5 Operation Warnings
protection of the system and personnel.
Ensure all covers and doors are closed and secure during operation.
2.4 Electrical Connection Warnings Although designed to meet all safety requirements, some parts and
surfaces of Inverter are still hot during operation. To reduce the risk
Some components in the inverter are live. Touching live components of injury, do not touch the heat sink at the back of the PV-Inverter or
can result in serious injury or death. nearby surfaces while Inverter is operating.
Danger to life due to high voltages in the inverter Incorrect sizing of the PV plant may result in voltages being present
All work on the inverter may be carried out by qualified which could destroy the inverter.
WARNING
personnel only.
The appliance is not to be used by children or persons with Turn the rotary switch of the DC Disconnect to the Off position ;
DANGER reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of immediately.
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision Contact installer.
or instruction.
Children are forbidden to play around the inverter.
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Product Description 3
All operations regarding transport, installation and start-up,
including maintenance must be operated by qualified, trained 3.1 Inverter overview
personnel and in compliance with all prevailing codes and
regulations.
Anytime the inverter has been disconnected from the power
network, use extreme caution as some components can retain
charge sufficient to create a shock hazard; to minimize occurrence
of such conditions, comply with all corresponding safety symbols
and markings present on the unit and in this manual.
In special cases, there may still be interference for the specified
CAUTION application area despite maintaining standardized emission limit
values (e.g. when sensitive equipment is located at the setup
location or when the setup location is near radio or television
receivers).In this case, the operator is obliged to take proper action
to rectify the situation.
Possible damage to health as a result of the effects of radiation!
Do not stay closer than 20 cm to the inverter for any length of
time.

Symbol Explanation
Electrical voltage!
Position Description
Risk of burns!
A LCD
B LED
Point of connection for grounding protection.
C Rs232 & DIP switch for RS485 configuration
and External communication accessories power
Operation after 5 minutes D AC output
E RS 485
Direct Current (DC)
F DRM PORT(Only for Australia)
Alternating Current (AC)
G DC switch
CE mark.
The inverter complies with the requirements of the applicable EC H* PV input terminals
guidelines.
I Series Number
EU waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) label J Type label
* 3000-6000TL3-S & 7000-11000TL3-S & 12000TL3 2 pairs,12000-15000TL3-S 3

Read the manual pairs.
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Symbol on the inverter
3.4 Transportation
Symbol Description Explanation
The inverter is thoroughly tested and inspected strictly before delivery. Our inverters leave
our factory in proper electrical and mechanical condition. Special packaging ensures safe
Tap symbol Indicates display operation (see Section 6). and careful transportation. However, transport damage may still occur. The shipping
company is responsible in such cases. Thoroughly inspect the inverter upon delivery.
Operation Immediately notify the responsible shipping company if you discover any damage to the
Green/constant
packaging which indicates that the inverter may have been damaged or if you discover
Inverter state symbol Red/constant Fault any visible damage to the inverter. We will be glad to assist you, if required. When
transporting the inverter, the original or equivalent packaging should to be used, and the
Red/flashing Software update
maximum layers for original carton is four, as this ensures safe transport.
3.2 Type label

The type labels provide a unique identification of the inverter (The XXX
type of product, Device-specific characteristics, Certificates and XXX
If you want to storage the inverter in your warehouse, you should choose an
approvals). The type labels are on the right-hand side of the
appropriate location to store the inverter.
enclosure. The unit must be stored in original package and desiccant must be left in the
The Certificate Number is just for SAA.
package.
The storage temperature should be always between -25℃and +60℃. And the
storage relative humidity should be always between 0 and 95%.
****** If there are lots of inverters need to be stored, the maximum layers for original
carton is four.
After long term storage, local installer or service department of manufacturer
should perform a comprehensive test before installation
3.3 Size and weight
After long term storage, the Real Time Clock of the inverter
maybe not correct, it will cause the Energy produced today
Information (E_day) error, you need to set the time and date, refer to 6.3.5
setting inverter time and date.
3.6 The advantage of inverter
The features of inverter are below:
Dual independent MPP trackers

A(mm) B(mm) C(mm) D(mm) Weight(kg) Integrated DC disconnect switch
RS485/Wifi /RF/GPRS
3000-6000 TL3-S 393 480 200 473 21.2 Wide PV voltage range：160V~1000/1100V
7000-110000 TL3-S The maximum efficiency is 98.3%
393 480 200 473 22
IP65 environmental protection
12000-150000 TL3-S 393 480 200 473 23.5
Easy to install
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4 Unpacking Installation 5
Before opening the packing box of UE series inverter, please note that whether there 5.1 Safety instruction
are any visible external damages.
Once open the packing box, please check the delivery for completeness and for any Danger to life due to fire or explosion
Despite careful construction, electrical devices can cause fires.
visible external damages of the inverter. If there are anything damaged or missing, Do not install the inverter on easily flammable materials and where
please contact your dealer. Complete delivery should contain as follows. flammable materials are stored.
Risk of burns due to hot enclosure parts

A B Mount the inverter in such a way that it cannot be touched
inadvertently.

In special cases, there may still be interference for the specified application
area despite maintaining standardized emission limit values (e.g. when
sensitive equipment is located at the setup location or when the setup
C D E F G H I location is near radio or television receivers).In this case, the operator is
obliged to take proper action to rectify the situation.
Never install the inverter near the sensitive equipment（e.g. Radios,
telephone, television, etc）
Do not stay closer than 20 cm to the inverter for any length of time unless it
is absolutely necessary.
We assumes no responsibility for compliance to EMC regulations for the
complete system.
Item Number Description

A 1 Inverter All electrical installations shall be done in accordance with the local and
B 1 Quick installation guide national electrical codes. Do not remove the casing. Inverter contains no
Cable gland for AC connection user serviceable parts. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. All
C 3
wiring and electrical installation should be conducted by a qualified
D 4 M4 cross recessed countersunk head screws
service personnel.
E 1 Rs485 terminals Carefully remove the unit from its packaging and inspect for external
F 4 Expansion bolt damage. If you find any imperfections, please contact your local dealer.
Be sure that the inverters connect to the ground in order to protect
G 5/1 Cord End Terminal/AC connector
property and personal safety.
H 1 RJ 45 PLUG ( Only for Australia ) The inverter must only be operated with PV generator. Do not connect
any other source to it.
I* 2/3 PV connectors
Both AC and DC voltage sources are terminated inside the PV Inverter.
-- 1 User manual (not show in the picture) Please disconnect these circuits before servicing.
This unit is designed to feed power to the public power grid (utility) only.
* 3000-11000TL3-S & 12000TL3-S 2 Pairs Do not connect this unit to an AC source or generator. Connecting
* 12000TL3-S & 15000TL3-S 3 Pairs
Inverter to external devices could result in serious damage to your
Though the packaging box of TL3-S is durable, please treat the equipment.
Information packing box gently and avoid dispose the packing box.
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When a photovoltaic panel is exposed to light, it generates a DC voltage.
10) Notice the minimum clearances of the inverter. (Refer to 3.3 Dimensions
When connected to this equipment, a photovoltaic panel will charge the and Fig.5.2 Required Clearances).
DC link capacitors.
Energy stored in this equipment's DC link capacitors presents a risk of
electric shock. Even after the unit is disconnected from the grid and
photovoltaic panels, high voltages may still exist inside the PV-Inverter.
Do not remove the casing until at least 5 minutes after disconnecting all
power sources.
Although designed to meet all safety requirements, some parts and
surfaces of Inverter are still hot during operation. To reduce the risk of
injury, do not touch the heat sink at the back of the PV-Inverter or nearby
surfaces while Inverter is operating.

5.2.1 This is guidance for installer to choose a suitable installation
location, to avoid potential damages to device and operators.
1) The wall selected to install the inverter must be strong and firm
enough to support and bear the weight of the inverter for a long
period time. Fig5.2
2) The location selected must be suitable for inverters' dimension. (Refer
to 3.3 Dimensions and Fig.5.2 Required Clearances) 11) Do not install the inverter near television antenna or any other antennas
3) Do not install the inverter on structures constructed of flammable or and antenna cables.
thermo labile materials. 12) Do not install the inverter in living area, the noise caused by the
4) Never install the inverter in environment of little or no air flow, nor machine may affect on daily life.
dust environment. 13) For security reasons, don't install the inverter in place where the
5) The Ingress Protection rate is IP65 which means the inverter can be children can reach.
installed outdoors and indoors.
6) Do not expose the inverter to direct sunlight, in order to avoid the
power and efficiency derating caused by excessive heating.
7) The ambient temperature of the inverter should be -25℃~+60℃.
8) The installation location must be freely and safely to get at all times.
9) Vertically installation and make sure the connection of inverter must
be downwards. Never install horizontal and avoids forward and
sideways tilt.( Refer to drawings below)
5.3.1 Mounting Expansion Bolt
In order to avoid electrical shock or other injury, inspect existing

electronic or plumbing installations before drilling holes.
DANGER
To mount the inverter on the wall, we should mount expansion bolt to the
wall firmly first.
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Fig5.1
5.3.2 Mounting Inverter
Falling equipment can cause serious or even fatal injury, never

Installation Guide
mount the inverter on the bracket unless you are sure that the
1.Please make sure that the thickness of the wall for inverter installation
is more than 60mm ; mounting frame is really firmly mounted on the wall after carefully
2. Please place the bitmap horizontally on the wall and confirm the level
by level;
WARNING checking.
3. Please mark the holes in the 4 mounting holes of hole pattern;
4. Drill a hole with a depth of 55mm at the mark with a drill of φ8mm;
After expansion bolt is firmly mounted on the wall, then mount the inverter on
expansion bolt.
200mm( 7. 87inch)
Rise up the inverter a little higher than expansion bolt. Considering the weight of
inverter, you need to hang on the inverter. During the process please maintain
the balance of the TL3-S.
5. Please expand the bolt with a hammer into the hole in the wall and Hang the inverter on the expansion bolt.
install the nut(including elastic flat pad), do not tighten the nut. After confirming the inverter is stuck on expansion bolt, fasten four M6 screws.
6.Please hang the inverter on the expansion bolt and tighten the nut
with a wrench. Refer to Fig 5.5.
446mm(17.56inch)
Fig5.3
Hint: Data units in mm

Steps:
Drill four holes for expansion bolt use the Fix Hole Paper as template.
Fix the mounting expansion bolt on the wall as the figures shown below, combine
four expansion bolt with four M6 nuts. Refer to Fig 5.4.
Fig5.5
Connection of a second protective conductor

In some installation countries, a second protective conductor is required to
prevent a touch current in
the event of a malfunction in the original protective conductor.
For installation countries falling within the scope of validity of the IEC standard
62109, you must install
the protective conductor on the AC terminal with a conductor cross-section of at
least 10 mm²Cu.
Or Install a second protective conductor on the earth terminal with the same cross-
section as the original
protective conductor on the AC terminal. This prevents touch current if the
original protective conductor fails.
Fig5.4
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Fig5.6
5.3.3 Installation layout
Avoid exposing inverter to direct sunlight, rain or snow to extend

the inverter service life despite the IP65 protection degree. Exposure Fig 5.8
to the sunlight may cause additional internal heating which will
Information
cause power derating.
Recommend awning installation, the purpose is to extend the inverter service life and
reduce the power derating of the inverter. The dimension of the awning, refer to Fig
5.9.
Fig5.7
More than one inverter need to be installed, the dimensions below should be
Fig 5.9
considered.
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Connection to the AC side terminal
5.4.1 Safety 1. The AC side terminals of the inverter are like the following figure,Fig. 6a, it is clear to
Danger to life due to lethal voltages! confirm that 'L1, L2, L3' represents three live line output, "N" represents neutral line
High voltages which may cause electric shocks are present in and is grounding line.
2. The five cables should be put through the protection shell, as Fig. 6 b, crimp five
the conductive parts of the inverter. Prior to performing any
standard cables with Cord End Terminal. Tighten all screws.Refer to Fig. 6c.
DANGER work on the inverter, disconnect the inverter on the AC and 3. Fasten the protection shell onto the bottom of the inverter, make sure the four screws
DC sides are tightened, the completed appearance is like the below figure Fig. 6d.
Danger of damage to electronic components due to

electrostatic discharge.
Take appropriate ESD precautions when replacing and

WARNING installing the inverter.
5.4.2 Wiring AC Output

Conditions for the AC Connection
a) b)
You must comply with the connection requirements of your utility operator.
All usages must comply with the regulations.
Residual-current protective device
The inverter is equipped with an integrated universal residual-current monitoring unit.
If the network operator stipulates a residual-current protective device, you must use a
residual-current protective device that triggers in the event of a residual-current of
300 mA or more.
Load disconnection unit
You must install a separate three-phase miniature circuit-breaker or other load
disconnection unit for each inverter in order to ensure that the inverter can be safely
disconnected under load.
Measure the public grid voltage and frequency (Voltage: 400Vac; Frequency:
50Hz/60Hz; 3-Phase);
Open the breaker between the PV inverter and utility;
Specification of AC breaker:
3000-4000TL3-S 10A/400V
5000-7000TL3-S 16A/400V
8000TL3-S 20A/400V c) d)
9000-12000TL3-S 25A/400V
15000TL3-S 32A/400V
Cable requirements: Fig 6

Outside diameter of cabel(mm) 18-25
Max. cable length(m)
Conductor
Cross section 3000TL3-S 5000TL3-S 8000 9000 10000 11000TL3-S 13000TL3-S 5.4.3 Wiring DC Input
4000TL3-S 6000TL3-S TL3-S TL3-S TL3-S 12000TL3-S 15000TL3-S
AWG14 38m / / / / / /
Danger to life due to lethal voltages!
AWG12 60m 40m 31.5m 28m 25m 23m 17m Before connecting the PV array, ensure that the DC switch and AC
AWG10 / 64m 55m 44.5m 40m 36.5m 27m breaker are disconnect from the inverter. NEVER connect or
DANGER
disconnect the DC connectors under load.
AWG8 / / / / / / 54m
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Improper operation during the wiring process can cause fatal injury to
operator or unrecoverable damage to the inverter. Only qualified
personnel can perform the wiring work.
Risk of damage to the inverter.

If the voltage of the PV modules exceeds the maximum input voltage of
the inverter, it can be destroyed by the overvoltage. This will void all
warranty claims.
WARNING Do not connect strings to the inverter that have an open-circuit voltage
greater than the maximum input voltage of the inverter.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, avoid touching the live components
and treat the terminals carefully.
Please use the same brand male and female PV connectors.

Under any conditions the total circuit current should never exceed the
Information Max. Current.
Excessive voltages can destroy the measuring device

Only use measuring devices with a DC input voltage range up to at least
NOTICE 1000 Vdc.
1 Check the connection cables of the PV modules for correct polarity and make sure
that the maximum input voltage of the inverter is not exceeded.
2 The diagram drawing of DC side is shown as below, notice that the connectors
are in paired (male and female connectors).
Fig 6.2
Fig 6.1
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3 Check the assembled DC connectors for correct polarity and connect them to the Ground kit
inverter.
4 The maximum string currents are varying from different inverter types. If PV modules of the PV system require POSITIVE or NEGATIVE to connect to
GROUND, the output of inverter should connect to grid with an isolating
Model Max.current transformer. The connection method is below:
3000-6000TL3-S 11A/11A L1
L2
7000TL3-S 11.5A/11.5A Inverter L3
N
8000-9000TL3-S 11.5A/11.5A PE
10000-11000TL3-S 13A/13A
N of transformer should not be connected to PE.
12000TL3 11.5A/11.5A
12000-15000TL3-S 20A/10A 5.5 Grid Type

5.5.1 Common grid type
5 In order to seal the inverter, all unneeded DC inputs must be closed with sealing
plugs: Based on the local GRID standards, it may select different connection types. In the
Cable requirements: following you will find an overview of the most common type of grid structure.
TN-C TN-S TN-C-S

Model Diameter(mm) Area(mm²) AWG Transformer Transformer Transformer
L1 L1
3000-15000TL3-S 1.63-2.05 2.0-4 14-12 L2 L2
L1
L2
L3 L3
L3
PEN N
N
PE
PE
PE
5.4.4 Grounding TL3 TL3 TL3
AC Grounding
TT IT
The TL3-S series inverter must be connected to the AC grounding conductor of the Transformer Transformer
power distribution grid via the ground terminal (PE). L1 L1
L2 L2
PV Grounding L3 L3
The grounding conductor in the framework of the PV array must be connected to the N
PV grounding conductor and the DC grounding conductor. The cross-section of the PE PE
grounding conductor corresponds to the cross-section of the largest conductor in the

TL3 TL3
DC system.
DC Grounding Conductor
A DC grounding conductor may be required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction 5.5.2 Compatibility Table
(AHJ). Use the terminal block for the PV grounding conductor and DC grounding
conductor.
Grid type TN-C grid TN-S grid TN-C-S grid TT grid IT grid
Grid type
yes
yes, yes,
3000-15000TL3-S (N and PE of inverter both yes yes
if UN-PE < 30V if UN-PE < 30V
should connect to PEN of grid.)
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6 Commissioning
6.1 Commission the Inverter Shutdown Mode
1) Remove all covers from the PV array. Inverters automatically stop running during periods of little or no sunlight. In
2) Check the PV and AC voltage.
shutdown mode the inverters take no power from the grid and panel, and the LCD
3) Plug in the PV input.
4) Turn the DC Disconnect to position "I". and LED turns off.
5) If the inverter is connected with PV panel arrays and the input voltage is higher Notes: If the PV string DC voltage is too low, the inverter will also turn to Shutdown
than 160Vdc, while the AC grid is not connected yet, LCD will display messages in Mode.
order as below:
Company info Basic info State info Derating mode
The LCD will display “ AC V outrange “at State info and the LED turns red. When AC frequency is higher than 50.3Hz(settable), the inverter will derate its
Please check all information on the LCD, operate by knocks you will see the output power according to the rule.
different parameters. When user set the output limit command to the inverter, the inverter will also limit
Single knock to Light the backlight State info (single knock) Input info
the output according to the setting.
(single knock) Output info
In this derating mode, the LCD will show “DERATING”.
6) Turn on the AC breaker between inverter and grid, the

system will operate automatically.
7) Under normal operating conditions, the LCD displays
'Power: xx.xx Kw' at State info, this is the power feed into 6.3 Country Setting and LCD Display
grid. The LED turns green.
8) Check the time and date of inverter as follow:
Single knock to Light the backlight State info (Thrice In the lower right corner of inverter there is the LCD display. We can check inverter
knock) Inverter info (single knock) System Time(double running state, historical generation data, etc, on the LCD screen. Items displayed can
knock), if they are not correct, please set them, refer to be changed by knock; you can also change some inverter parameters by knock.
6.3.5 setting inverter time and date.
9) Finish commissioning.
6.3.1 Location of the country setting DIP switch
6.2 Operation Modes The DIP switch is located on the left of the RS232 interface at the bottom of the
inverter, as the figure below.
Normal Mode
In this mode, the inverter works normally and LED turns green.
Whenever the DC voltage is higher than 200Vdc, inverter converts power to grid
Whenever the DC voltage is lower than 180Vdc, the inverter will work in waiting
status and attempt to connect the grid. In waiting state the inverter consumes
just power generated by the PV panel to monitor the internal system.
Notes: The inverter starts up automatically when DC power from the PV panel is
sufficient.
Fault Mode
The internal intelligent controller can continuously monitor and adjust the system
status. If inverter finds any unexpected conditions such as system fault and inverter Country setting DIP switch
fault, the fault information will be displayed on the LCD. In fault mode the LED turns
red. To reduce the risk of electric shock, before selecting country, please turn
Notes: a) Detailed fault information refers to Chapter 9 Trouble shooting.
off DC input and AC grid, than unscrew the dam-board of the DIP switch
b) When PV Isolation error occurred in SAA safety standard, the buzzer will
give an alarm every fifteen seconds. WARNING by appropriate tool.
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The internal structure of the DIP switch is as the following figure: ON
1 2 3 4 5
AS4777-Australia GT0XXXXXX3
ON
1 2 3 4 5
CEI 0-21 GT0XXXXXX4
ON
1 2 3 4 5
SP1699/Spain GT0XXXXXX5
6.3.2 DIP switch option corresponding to the country
When you setting the DIP, you must turn off the AC breaker and DC
DANGER breaker. ON
1 2 3 4 5
Greece GT0XXXXXX6
After setting the DIP, please power on the inverter and check the
model display. If the last character of the model name is
corresponding to the country safety standard as the above table, it
means your setting is successful. ON
You should change the time displayed on the LCD of inverter to
1 2 3 4 5
Information VDE-AR-N4105 GT0XXXXXX7
your local time after inverter starts up.
If the country is set incorrectly, please shut down the inverter
and set again.
ON
When the cables of AC side and DC side are all well connected, before 1 2 3 4 5
commissioning, the country safety standard must be selected by the DIP switch.
G83-2 GT0XXXXXX8
The DIP switch is composed of four-digit binary number PINS. The different
combination of the four PINS can represent different inverter's model, which is
corresponding to the local grid standard. Each small white PIN has two statuses,
when set upward to 'ON', its value turns to '1', when set downward, its value turns ON
1 2 3 4 5
to '0'. Concerning the matching of the PIN status and the country safety standard, EN50438-Ireland GT0XXXXXX9
please refer to the table below:
Switch to country table 6.3.1

DIP switch status Country Model display ON
1 2 3 4 5
ON CQC GT0XXXXXXA
1 2 3 4 5
VDE 0126 GTXXXXXXX1
ON
ON 1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5 EN50438-Default GT0XXXXXXB
G59-3 GTXXXXXXX2
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ON ON
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
IEC61727&IEC62116 GT0XXXXXXC EN50438_Norway GT1XXXXXX5
ON
ON 1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
Belgium GT0XXXXXXD VFR2013 GT1XXXXXX6
ON
ON 1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
Thailand MEA GT0XXXXXXE VFR2014 GT1XXXXXX7
ON
ON
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5 Thailand PEA GT0XXXXXXF Reserved GT1XXXXXX8
ON
ON 1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
AS4777_Newzealand GT1XXXXXX0 Reserved GT1XXXXXX9
ON
1 2 3 4 5
Reserved GT1XXXXXX1
ON
1 2 3 4 5
India GT1XXXXXX2
ON
1 2 3 4 5
EN50438_Demark GT1XXXXXX3
ON
1 2 3 4 5
EN50438_Sweden GT1XXXXXX4
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Power on display
6.3.3 Display interface
After inverter restarts, the background light will last for 2 seconds. You can check the
inverter series number, model, firmware version. Refer Fig6.3.1.
Overall display interface introduction
Growatt Setting Double Input Word:123 Set Com Address Double Set Com Address Growatt
PV Inverter 000 003 003 PV Inverter
Three
Once
Set Language Double Set Language
Input Word:123
SerNo: 123 English
PR34200090 SerNo:
Once
PR34200090
AC V Control : Double AC V Control :
Once Disable/Enable Disable
Once
Model:
PVBC00F161 Set Date/Time Double Date：2012/04/05 Model:
Time：14:20:38 PVBC00F161
Double Etoday: Once Eall:
Power info
50 .2 Kwh 2000 Kwh
FW Version:
DH 1.0–DH 0.0 Once FW Version:
Once
Double PV1 Volt: Once PV2 Volt： V

DH 1.0–DH 0.0
V
Input Info
Power: W Power: W
Fig6.3.1Power on display
Connect in: s Once
Output Info
Double
AC Volt A/B/C Once GridFreq:50.0Hz Once AC VA/Watt: 6.3.4 Operate by knock
230V/230V/230V VA W
Once Knock type and definition

Once Power Rate: 20%
Connect OK
P_Factor: 1.0 The inverter can support four kinds of knock: single knock, double knock, third
Knock, Knock four times. Each kind of knock has different function. Refer to
Double COM Addr: Once Date：2012/04/05 Once AC V Control:
Set Info
003 Time： 14:20:38 Enable
specified definition in Table 6.3.2.
AC VA/Watt: Table 6.3.2 Knock definition list
VA W Once
Double SerNo: Once Model: Once FW Version: Knock type Definition

Inverter info
PR34200090 PV0000F161 DH 1.0–DH 0.0
Single knock Down

Etoday: Once
50 .2 Kwh
FW Version:
Once
Build：dhaa-0101
Double knock Enter
Eall:
2000 Kwh Double 1 AC F Outrange Once 1 AC F Outrange Once 1 AC F Outrange
AC Error Record
Date：2016/04/06 Time：14:20:30 AC F：48Hz
Three knock Make sure setting
Once
2 AC V Outrange Once 2 AC V Outrange Once 2 AC V Outrange

Date：2016/04/06 Time：14:20:30 AC V：20.2V Knock four times Back to cycle display interface
Light backlight and single knock to check running information
1. Once: Next page Before light the backlight, the four types of knock functions are the same, which is
2. Double：Enter just lighting the backlight. Note that the background lighting will automatically turn
3.Three: Enter the setting off if there is no knock detected in 10 seconds.
4.Four: Back to cycle display interface During cloudy days or in the area of low light, it’s inconvenient for users to check
inverter running information such as status, input data, output data, energy
Fig6.3 Overall display interface generated. In this case user can light the backlight and check those data by single
knock, a single knock will switch LCD screen to a following interface.
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Set Com Address
6.3.5 Data checking and parameters setting 001
Once
Cycle display Double
Set Language Set Language
If you do not knock the enclosure lid, LCD display following information cycle by English
cycle. Refer Fig 6.3.3.
Once
Double
AC VA/Watt: AC V Control : AC V Control :
VA W Disable/Enable Disable
Once
Double
Set Date/Time Date：2012/04/05
Time： 14:20:38
Etoday:
50 .2 Kwh Three
Setting
Eall: Fig 6.3.4 setting second level menu and its sub-menus
2000 Kwh
Fig 6.3.3 Cycle display

Setting language
To change inverter’s displaying language, please select Setting->Set language, then
Parameters setting LCD screen will display current language type, single knock to change current
Fig 6.3.4 is the setting information. Single knock, the Text will display the setting. language, knock three times will save changes and displays “Set OK! Current
Double knock, the Text will display”input123: 000”. Single knock to go back Setting Language English” Refer Fig 6.3.5. Knock four times to exit setting.
page. Double knock the enclosure lid ready to input password. Single knock to Set Language
change value of first, double knock enter into next position. Konck three times when
the bit was “123”, it will go into Setting options.
Setting Input Word:123 Set Language

120 English
Double Double Once
Input Word:123 Input Word:123 Set Language

000 120 xxxx
Double Once Three

Once
Input Word:123 Input Word:123 Set OK

000 121
Once Once Fig 6.3.5 setting language
Input Word:123 Input Word:123
100 122 Please note in order to prevent disoperation, system language won’t be change in
second level menu “Set language”, but it will be only if user saves save the choice by
Double Once
knock three times and LCD displays “Set OK!”
100 123 Setting inverter’s COM address
When communicating with monitoring software or device, the software or device
Once Three
may regard inverter’s COM address as communication address (Also may use
Input Word:123 Input OK inverter’s serial number as communication address).The COM address could be
110 assigned. The second level menu “Set COM Addr” of setting is to set inverter’s COM
address.
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Setting COM address
Input password->Setting language->Set COM addr-> is the current address of 6.4 Double MPPT of the TL3-S
inverter.”Double knock the enclosure lid ready to input COM addr. Single knock to The TL3-S includes dual input section to process two strings with independent MPPT,
change COM Addr. Knock three times to save COM Addr. Refer Fig 6.3.6. Knock four high speed and precise MPPT algorithm for real-time power tracking and energy
times to exit setting. harvesting, as well as transformerless operation for high performance, the max
conversion efficiency is up to 98.3%. The wide input voltage range makes the
Set Com Address Set Com Address
inverter suitable to low power operation as well as the high power operation.
001 012
As the weather influence and the location of two MPPT PV arrays different, the
Double Double
power of the MPPT A inputs is different from the power inputs of the MPPT B at the
Set Com Address Set Com Address same time, the TL3-S works at a non-symmetrical input status. But the MPPT
001 012 algorithm of the inverter makes it tracking the maximum power point of every MPPT
Once channel to improve the energy utilization of the PV arrays.
Once
002 112
Double Three
Set Com Address Once Set OK

002
Fig 6.3.6 current COM Addr
Setting inverter time and date

Inverter provides a system clock; user must set the system time after installation, as
the historical statistic data for a period were based on the clock. User can set the
following time parameters: year, month, day, hour, minute.
Input password->Setting-> 2017/03/27 00:38 ->is the current time. Double knock to
go into setting. Single knock to change time. Konck three times to save time. Knock
four times to exit setting. Refer Fig 6.3.7.
Set Date/Time Date: 2013/05/06

Time： 14:20:38
Double Double
Date: 2012/04/05 Date: 2013/05/06
Time: 14:20:38 Time： 14:20:38 6.5 Communication
Once Once
Date: 2013/04/05 Date: 2013/05/06
6.5.1 Using shinebus to set the information of the inverter or
Time： 14:20:38 Time： 15:20:38 update firmware
Double Double
Date: 2013/04/05 Date: 2013/05/06 About the software of shinebus and the usage of it please download from the web:
Time： 14:20:38 Time： 15:20:38 www.growatt.com
Once Once
Date: 2013/05/05 Date: 2013/05/06
Time： 14:20:38 Time： 15:21:38
Double Three
Date: 2013/05/05 Once Set OK
Time： 14:20:38
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Plan A:
Through RS485 interface-Data logger-PC.

The connecting diagram as follow:
If you plan to update firmware via RS485, please disconnect the
monitor device.
Information
Active power control with a ripple control signal receiver

Through RS485 interface-RS485-232 /RS232 converter-PC.
6.5.2 Monitor the inverters Through RS232 interface- wireless module-Data logger-Internalet.
The inverter provides RS485 interface and RS232 interface to communicate with
remote PC or logger. User can monitor the inverter status via the following types of
communication systems.
You can update firmware via RS232 or Rs485
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Plan B When three phase inverter and single-phase inverter shared a RS485
communication line, the total length of which does not exceed 1km
Information and device number should not be more than 32.
6.5.3 RS485 cable connection
Rs485 cable connection
Pin1------- TR-(B)
Pin2------- Shielding layer

or no connection
Pin3------- TR+(A)
Definitions of RS485 PLUG (standard) as follows:
Pin1------- TR-(B)

or no connection
Pin3------- TR+(A)
1. Please loosen four screws, take down the RS485 waterproof cover from inverter. If
you don’t choose RS485 as communication method, keep it on the inverter.
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2. Slightly loosen the swivel nut, remove the filler-plug from the M16 cable gland. 5. Tighten 4pcs screws and cable gland.
Note:
1) As to the connection between inverters, please refer to the following figure.
3. Make the cable through the hole of cable gland and put the cable into the Rs485
terminals, fix all cables with screwdriver (‘1’to’ T/R-(B)’, ‘3’to’ T/R+(A)’, ‘2’ to the
shielding layer or no connection). The type of cable is recommended as STP, FTP,ASTP.
Pull cables outwards to confirm whether they are installed firmly

Information
2) As to the connection between inverter and ShineWebBox, please refer to the
following figure.
4. Plug in two terminals. Cover the fix board.
6.5.4 Inverter demand response modes (DRMs,only for Australia)
This series inverter has the function of demand response modes, We use RJ45 socket
as inverter DRED connection.

Tighten 4 pcs screws first, then tighten cable gland.
Information
6.5.4.1 Definitions of RJ45 socket pins as follows:
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Start-Up and shut down the inverter 7
Pin1------- DRM5
7.1 Start-Up the inverter
Pin2------- DRM6
Pin3------- DRM7 1.Turn on the AC grid breaker;
Pin4------- DRM8 2.Turn on the DC switch of the inverter, and the inverter will start automatically when
the input voltage is higher than 160V.
Pin5------- RefGen
Pin6------- COM/DRM0
Pin7------- NC 7.2 Shut down the Inverter

Pin8------- NC
1.Turn off the AC grid breaker;
2.Turn off the DC switch of the inverter.
3.Check the inverter operating status.
6.5.4.2 Definitions of RJ45 plug pins as follows 4.Until the display of LCD goes out, the inverter is shut down.
No. of RJ45 plug Color of the wires
1 white and orange

2 orange
8 Maintenance and Cleaning
3 white and green
Once the output power is derating because of too high warming, some tips can help
4 blue
you solve such problems:
5 white and Blue
The air grills are clogged. To clean the air grills or heat sink.
6 green
Ventilation of installation location is poor. Choose appropriate installation
7 white and brown
location before mounting.
8 brown
If the inverter is dirty, turn-off the AC breaker and DC switch, waiting the inverter
shut down, then clean the enclosure lid and the display using only a wet cloth. Do not
6.5.4.3 Method of asserting demand response modes
use any cleaning agents (e.g. solvents or abrasives).
Rj45 socket
MODE Requirement 8.2 Checking the DC Disconnect
Asserted by shorting pins
DRM0 5 8 Operate the disconnection device
DRM5 1 5 Do not generate power Check for externally visible damage and discoloration of the DC Disconnect and the
Do not generate at more than 50% of rated cables at regular intervals. If there is any visible damage to the DC Disconnect, or
DRM6 2 5
power
visible discoloration or damage to the cables, contact the installer.
Do not generate at more than 75% of rated
DRM7 3 5 power AND Sink reactive power if capable Once a year, turn the rotary switch of the DC Disconnect from the “On” position
Increase power generation (subject to to the “Off” position 5 times in succession. This cleans the contacts of the rotary
DRM8 4 5
constraints from other active DRMs) switch and prolongs the electrical endurance of the DC Disconnect.
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9 Trouble shooting 9.2 System fault
Our quality control program assures that every inverter is manufactured to accurate System fault (system faults are mainly caused by system instead of inverter, please
specifications and is thoroughly tested before leaving our factory. If you have check the items as instructed below before replacing inverter).
difficulty in the operation of your inverter, please read through the following Error message Description Suggestion
information to correct the problem. Error: 124 No AC connection Check AC wiring.
Check the status of AC breaker
9.1 Error Messages displayed on LCD PV Isolation Low Insulation problem 1. Check if panel enclosure ground
Error: 125 properly.
An error message will be displayed on the LCD screen when a fault occurs. The faults 2. Check if inverter ground properly.
consist of system fault and inverter fault. 3. Check if the DC breaker gets wet.
4. Check the impedance of PV (+) & PV (-)
You may be advised to contact manufacturer in some situation, please provide the between ground (must be more than 50
KΩ or 1000 KΩ (VDE 0126)). If the error
following information.
message is displayed despite the above
checking passed, contact Growatt.
Information concerning the inverter:
Residual I High Leakage current too 1.Restart the invert.
Error: 126 high 2. If error message still exists, contact
Serial number Growatt.
Model number PV Voltage High The DC input voltage is 1. Disconnect the DC switch immediately.
Error message on LCD Error: 128 exceeding the maximum 2. Check the voltage of each PV string with
Short description of the problem multimerter.
tolerable value.
Grid voltage 3. If the voltage of PV string is lower than
DC input voltage 1000V, contact Growatt.
Can you reproduce the failure? If yes, how? Auto Test Failed Auto test didn’t pass. Restart inverter, repeat Auto Test, if
Has this problem occurred in the past?
problem still exist, contact Growatt.
What was the ambient condition when the problem occurred? AC V Outrange Utility grid voltage is out Please switch off DC switch.
Error: 129 of permissible range. Check AC wiring, especially neutral and

Information concerning the PV panels:
ground wire.
Manufacturer name and model number of the PV panel Check grid voltage is complied with local
Output power of the panel grid standard. Restart inverter, if problem
Voc of the panel
still exist, Contact Growatt.
Vmp of the panel
Imp of the panel AC F Outrange Utility grid frequency out Please switch off DC switch.
Check AC wiring, especially neutral and
Number of panels in each string Error: 130 of permissible range.
ground wire.
Check grid frequency is complied with local
If it is necessary to replace the unit, please ship it in the original box.
grid standard. Restart inverter, if problem
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Error: 119 GFCI fault. Restart inverter, if problem still exist,
Warning code Meanings Suggestion Contact Growatt.
Error: 120 Current unbalance Restart inverter, if problem still exist,

Warning103 Fail to read EEPROM. Restart the inverter. If the warning still
exist, please contact customer service to change power board, or contact
replace the COM board. Growatt.
Warning104 firmware version is not Uptate the right version firmware. Error: 121 Control board has not received Restart inverter, if problem still exist,
consistent. data from Communication board update the firmware；
Warning 105 Fail to write EEPROM. Restart the inverter. If the warning still for 5S. C h a n g e c o n t ro l b o a rd o r C O M
exist, please contact our customer service board, if problem still exist, contact
to replace the COM board.
Growatt.
Warning 108 PV 1 or PV2 Circuit short Check the PV panel polarity. Error: 122 Bus over voltage Restart inverter, if problem still exist,
Restart the inverter. If the warning still
Contact Growatt.
exist, please contact Growatt customer
service to replace the POWER board.
Error: 127 Output High DCI Restart inverter, if problem still exist,
Warning 109 PV 1 or PV2 boost broken Restart the inverter. If the warning still
Contact Growatt.
service to replace the power board. Error: 131 Over Temperature If the ambient temperature of
9.4 Inverter fault inverter is lower than 60°C, restart
inverter, if error message still exists,

Error code Meanings Suggestion contact Growatt.
Error: 101 Communication board has not Restart inverter, if problem still exist,
received data from control board update the firmware；

for 10 seconds. Change control board or COM
board, if problem still exist, contact
Growatt.
Error: 103 EEPROM fault. Restart inverter, if problem still exist,
Contact Growatt.
Error: 107 The AC voltage sampled by the Restart inverter, if problem still exist,
main MCU and redundant MCU is Contact Growatt.
not the same.
Error: 116 Bus sample fault Restart inverter, if problem still exist,
Contact Growatt.
Error: 117 Relay fault. Restart inverter, if problem still exist,

47 Contact Growatt. 48
10 Decommissioning Specification 11
10.1 Dismantling the Inverter 11.1 Specification of TL3-S
Model 3000TL3-S 4000TL3-S 5000TL3-S 6000TL3-S
1. Disconnect the inverter as described in section 7. Specification

2. Remove all connection cables from the inverter. Input data
Max. DC power 3600W 4800W 6000W 7200W
Danger of burn injuries due to hot enclosure parts! Max. DC voltage 1000V 1000V 1000V 1000V
Wait 20 minutes before disassembling until the housing has
Start Voltage 140V 140V 140V 140V
CAUTION cooled down.
140V-1000V
PV voltage range 140V-1000V 140V-1000V 140V-1000V
MPP voltage range/
3. Screw off all projecting cable glands. 200V-1000V /620V
DC nominal voltage
4. Lift the inverter off the bracket and unscrew the bracket screws.
Full load voltage
160V-800V 200V-800V 250V-800V 290V-800V
range
Max. PV Isc 16A/16A 16A/16A 16A/16A 16A/16A
10.2 Packing the Inverter Max. input current 11A/11A 11A/11A 11A/11A 11A/11A
If possible, always pack the inverter in its original carton and secure it with tension Backfeed current 0A 0A 0A 0A
belts. If it is no longer available, you can also use an equivalent carton. The box must Number of independent
MPP trackers/strings per 2/1+1 2/1+1 2/1+1 2/1+1
be capable of being closed completely and made to support both the weight and the
MPP tracker
size of the inverter.
Output (AC)
Rated AC output power 3kW 4kW 5kW 6kW
Max AC apparent power 3kVA 4kVA 5kVA 6kVA

Max. output current 4.5A 6.1A 7.6A 9.1A
Do not dispose of faulty inverters or accessories together
Inrush current <15A <15A <15A <15A
with household waste. Please accordance with the disposal
Max output fault
regulations for electronic waste which apply at the 22A 22A 22A 22A
current
installation site at that time. Ensure that the old unit and,
Max output overload
10A 10A 16A 16A
where applicable, any accessories are disposed of in a protection
proper manner. Nominal AC voltage 230V/400V 230V/400V 230V/400V 230V/400V
Nominal AC voltage 310~476V 310~476V

310~476V 310~476V
range
AC grid frequency 50/60Hz 50/60Hz 50/60Hz 50/60Hz
AC grid frequency range 44-55Hz/54-65Hz
49 50
Power factor at rated power 1 1 1 1 Self-consumption night <0.5 W
Adjustable displacement
0.8leading - 0.8laging Topology transformerless
power factor
THDi @Full load&THDv<1% <3% <3% <3% <3% Cooling concept Natural convection
AC grid connection type 3W+N+PE 3W+N+PE 3W+N+PE 3W+N+PE Environmental Protection

IP 65
Rating
Efficiency
98.0% Relative humidity 0...100%
Max efficiency 98.0% 98.0% 98.0%
Euro-eta 96.5% 96.7% 96.9% 97.1% Features
MPPT efficiency 99.5% 99.5% 99.5% 99.5% DC connection H4/MC4(opt)
Protection devices AC connection Screw terminal
DC reverse polarity yes yes yes yes Display LCD

protection
Interfaces: yes/yes/opt/opt
DC switch for each MPPT yes yes yes yes RS232/RS485/GPRS /opt
/RF/Wifi
Output AC overcurrent yes yes yes yes
protection Warranty: 5 years
yes /opt
/ 10 years
Output AC overvoltage
yes yes yes yes
Protection - Varistor Certificates and EN61000-6-2,EN61000-6-3,EN61000-3-2,EN61000-3-3,
approvals IEC62109-1,IEC62109-2,CE,VDE0126,NB/T32004-2013
Ground fault monitoring yes yes yes yes
Grid monitoring yes yes yes yes
Integrated all-pole
sensitive
yes yes yes yes
leakage current
monitoring unit
General Data
Dimensions(W/H/D)
480*448*200
in mm
Weight 21.2kg
–25 °C ... +60 °C

Operating
(–13 °F ... +140 °F)
temperature range
With derating above 45 °C(113 °F)
Noise emission (typical) ≤ 35 dB(A)
Altitude 3000m
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Model 7000TL3-S 8000TL3-S 9000TL3-S Power factor at rated power 1 1 1
Specification Adjustable displacement

0.8leading - 0.8laging
power factor
Input data
THDi @Full load&THDv<1% <3% <3% <3%
Max. DC power 8400W 9600W 10800W
AC grid connection type 3W+N+PE 3W+N+PE 3W+N+PE
Max. DC voltage 1000V 1000V 1000V
Efficiency
Start Voltage 160V 160V 160V
Euro-eta 97.5% 97.8% 98%
MPP voltage range/
200V-1000V /600V MPPT efficiency 99.5% 99.5% 99.5%
DC nominal voltage
Full load voltage Protection devices
320V-850V 360V-850V 400V-850V
range
DC reverse polarity yes yes yes
Max. PV Isc 16A/16A 16A/16A 16A/16A protection
Max. input current 11.5A/11.5A 11.5A/11.5A 11.5A/11.5A DC switch for each MPPT yes yes yes
Output AC overcurrent yes yes yes

Backfeed current 0A 0A 0A
protection
Number of independent
MPP trackers/strings per 2/1+1 2/1+1 2/1+1 Protection - Varistor yes yes yes
MPP tracker
Output (AC) Ground fault monitoring yes yes yes
Rated AC output power 7kW 8kW 9kW Grid monitoring yes yes yes
Max AC apparent power 7.7kVA 8.8kVA 9.9kVA
Integrated all-pole
Max. output current 11.7A 13.3A 15A sensitive
yes yes yes
leakage current
Inrush current <15A <15A <15A monitoring unit
Max output fault General Data
33A 33A 33A
current
Dimensions(W/H/D)
Max output overload 480*448*200
16A 20A 25A in mm
protection
Nominal AC voltage 230V/400V 230V/400V 230V/400V Weight 22kg
Nominal AC voltage –25 °C ... +60 °C

310~476V 310~476V 310~476V Operating
range (–13 °F ... +140 °F)
temperature range
AC grid frequency 50/60Hz 50/60Hz 50/60Hz With derating above 45 °C(113 °F)

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Altitude 3000m
Self-consumption night <0.5 W Model 10000TL3-S 11000TL3-S 12000TL3
Specification
Topology transformerless
Input data
Cooling concept Natural convection
Max. DC power 12000W 14400W 14400W
Environmental Protection
Ip65 Max. DC voltage 1000V 1000V 1100V
Rating
Relative humidity 0...100%
Features
MPP voltage range/
200V-1000V /600V
DC connection H4/MC4(opt) DC nominal voltage
AC connection Screw terminal Full load voltage

450V-850V 450V-850V 550V-850V
range
Display LCD
Max. PV Isc 16A/16A 16A/16A 16A/16A
RS232/RS485/GPRS /opt/opt Max. input current 13A/13A 13A/13A 11.5A/11.5A
/RF/Zigbee/Wifi
Warranty: 5 years
yes /opt
/ 10 years Number of independent
MPP trackers/strings per 2/1+1 2/1+1 2/1+1
Certificates and EN61000-6-2,EN61000-6-3,EN61000-3-2,EN61000-3-3, MPP tracker
Output (AC)
Rated AC output power 10kW 11kW 12kW
Max AC apparent power 11kVA 12.1kVA 13.2kVA
Max. output current 16.7A(note 1) 18.3A 19A

Inrush current <15A <15A <15A
Max output fault

33A 33A 44A
current
Max output overload

25A 25A 25A
protection
Nominal AC voltage 230V/400V 230V/400V 230V/400V
Nominal AC voltage
310~476V 310~476V 310~476V
range
AC grid frequency 50/60Hz 50/60Hz 50/60Hz
55 56
Power factor at rated power 1 1 1 Self-consumption night <0.5 W
power factor
THDi @Full load&THDv<1% <3% <3% <3% Cooling concept Natural convection
AC grid connection type 3W+N+PE 3W+N+PE 3/N/PE Environmental Protection

Ip65
Rating
Efficiency
Max efficiency Relative humidity 0...100%
98.3% 98.3% 98.3%
Euro-eta 98% 98% 97.8% Features
MPPT efficiency 99.5% 99.5% 99.5% DC connection H4/MC4(opt)
DC reverse polarity yes yes yes Display LCD

protection
Interfaces:
yes/yes/opt/opt
DC switch for each MPPT yes yes yes RS232/RS485/GPRS
/opt/opt
/RF/Zigbee/Wifi
yes /opt
/ 10 years
Protection - Varistor yes yes yes
Certificates and EN61000-6-2,EN61000-6-3,EN61000-3-2,EN61000-3-3,
Ground fault monitoring yes yes yes
Note 1:Max. output current of Growatt 10000TL3-S is 15.9A for UK market.
Grid monitoring yes yes yes
Integrated all-pole
sensitive
yes yes yes
leakage current
monitoring unit
General Data
Dimensions(W/H/D)
480*448*200
in mm
Weight 22kg 22kg 23.5kg
–25 °C ... +60 °C

Operating
(–13 °F ... +140 °F)
temperature range
Altitude 3000m
57 84
Model 12000TL3-S 13000TL3-S 15000TL3-S Power factor at rated power 1 1 1

power factor
Input data
Max. DC power 14400W 15600W 18000W
AC grid connection type 3W+N+PE 3W+N+PE 3W+N+PE
Efficiency
Euro-eta 98% 98% 98%
MPP voltage range/
200V-1000V /600V 99.5% 99.5% 99.5%
DC nominal voltage MPPT efficiency
480V-850V 480V-850V 520V-850V
range
Max. input current 20A/10A 20A/10A 20A/10A DC switch for each MPPT yes yes yes
Backfeed current Output AC overcurrent yes yes yes

0A 0A 0A
protection
MPP trackers/strings per 2/2+1 2/2+1 2/2+1 yes yes yes
MPP tracker Protection - Varistor

Integrated all-pole
Max. output current 19A 20.6A 23.8A sensitive
yes yes yes
leakage current
monitoring unit
44A 44A 44A
current
Dimensions(W/H/D)
480*448*200
Max output overload in mm
25A 32A 32A
protection
Weight 23.5kg
–25 °C ... +60 °C
Nominal AC voltage Operating
310~476V 310~476V 310~476V (–13 °F ... +140 °F)
range temperature range

AC grid frequency range 44-55Hz/54-65Hz Altitude 3000m
59 60
Self-consumption night <0.5 W
Topology transformerless DC connector Specification:
Cooling concept Natural convection Contact size 4mm2/12 AWG
Environmental Protection Rated current(at 90℃) 30A

Ip65
Rating
Rated system voltage 1000V DC(TUV)
Contact resistance 0.25mΩ TYP
Features
Degree of protection(mated) Ip67
DC connection H4/MC4(opt)
Socket contact material Copper. Tin plated
AC connection Screw terminal
Insulation material PC, UL94 V-0
Display LCD
Interfaces: Ambient temperature range -40℃ to +90℃

yes/yes/opt/opt
RS232/RS485/GPRS
/opt/opt Strip length 7.0mm(9/32)
/RF/Zigbee/Wifi
Cable jacket diameter 4.5 to 7.8mm(3/16: to 5/16”)
Warranty: 5 years
yes /opt
/ 10 years

11.3 Torque Values
Enclosure lid screws 0.7Nm(6.2 1bf.in)
Shell and RS232 screws 0.7Nm(6.2 1bf.in)
AC terminal 0.6Nm(5.2 1bf.in)
M6 socket head cap screws 2Nm(18 1bf.in)

for securing the enclosure
at the bracket
Additional ground screws 2Nm(181bf.in)
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11.4 Spare Parts and Accessories
In the following table you will find the optional accessories for your product. If
required, you can order these from SHENZHEN GROWATT NEW ENERGY
TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD or your dealer.
Name Description Growatt order number
ShineLAN Communication interface MR00.0003100
Wi-Fi Communication interface MR00.0001402
Shine WebBox Communication data logger MR00.0001700

Shine Vision receiver Communication data logger receiver MR00.0000201
Shine Vision emitter Communication data logger emitter MR00.0000601
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13 Certificates
TL3-S series is designed to use worldwide, hence the inverters meet different safety
standards of variety countries and regions.
Model Certificates
3000-15000TL3-S CE ,VDE0126-1-1, N4105,IEC 62109 ,AS4777,CEC,IEC61727,

IEC62116,EN50438,IEC60068,IEC61683,CEI 0-21,G83,G59
14 Contact
If you have technical problems concerning our products, contact your installer or
manufacturer. During inquiring, please provide below information:

1. Inverter type
2. Modules information
3. Communication method
4. Serial number of Inverters
5. Error code of Inverters
6. Display of inverter

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Growatt 8000TL3-S
Growatt 9000TL3-S
Growatt 10000TL3-S
Growatt 11000TL3-S
Growatt 12000TL3
Growatt 12000TL3-S
Growatt 13000TL3-S
Growatt 15000TL3-S
Installation
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& Operation Manual
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Index

1.1Documents use
1.2 Symbols Used
1.3 Glossary
2 Safety
2.1 Intended Use
2.2 Safety Precautions
2.3 Assembly Warnings
2.4 Electrical Connection Warnings
2.5 Operation Warnings
3 Product Description
3.1 Inverter overview
3.2 Type label
3.3 Size and weight
3.4 Transportation
3.6 The advantage of the inverter
4 Unpacking
5 Installation
5.1 Safety instruction
5.5 Grid Type
Specification
11 11 .1 Specification of TL3-S
6 Commissioning
6.1 Commission the Inverter 11 .3 Torque Values
6.2 Operation Modes 11.4 Spare Parts and Accessories
6.3 Country Setting and LCD Display
6.4 Double MPPT of the TL3-S

6.5 Communication
12 PV system installation
12.1 Single inverter

7 Start-Up and shut down

the inverter 7.1 Start-Up the inverter
7.2 Shut down the Inverter
13 Certificates
8 Maintenance and Cleaning 14 Contact

8.2 Checking the DC Disconnect
9 Trouble shooting
9.1 Error Messages displayed on LCD
9.2 System fault
9.4 Inverter fault
10 Decommissioning
10.1 Dismantling the Inverter
10.2 Packing the Inverter

1.1 Documents use
1.1.1 Validity 1.2 Symbols Used
This installation guide contains installation, commissioning, communication, trouble The following types of safety instructions and general information appear in this
shooting. Information of Growatt TL3-S series inverters: document as described below:
Growatt 7000TL3-S Symbol Description

Growatt 8000TL3-S
Growatt 9000TL3-S
Growatt 10000TL3-S Read the manual
Growatt 11000TL3-S
Growatt 12000TL3
Growatt 12000TL3-S DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
Growatt 13000TL3-S will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
Growatt 15000TL3-S
With this installation guide, users are able to install and operate the inverters easily.
This manual does not cover any details concerning equipment connected to the WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
inverter. Store this manual where accessible at all times. could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.
1.1.2 Target Group CAUTION
This manual is for qualified persons who will operate, maintenance, service and NOTICE indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result
repaired inverters. in property damage.
NOTICE
Information that you must read and know to ensure optimal

operation of the system.
Information
1.1.3 Storage of the manual
Store this manual where it will be accessible at all times. We assume no liability for
any damage caused by failure to observe these instructions. For possible changes in
1.3 Glossary
this manual, SHENZHEN GROWATT NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD accepts no AC
responsibilities to inform the users. Abbreviation for "Alternating Current"
DC
Abbreviation for "Direct Current"
1.1.4 Additional Information
Energy
For further information on special topics in the download area at www.ginverter.com Energy is measured in Wh (watt hours), kWh (kilowatt hours) or MWh (megawatt
hours).
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Safety 2
2.1 Intended Use
TL3-S series inverters are grid-tied inverters which convert DC current generated by
Power PV modules into AC current and feed it into the public grid in three-phase. TL3-S
Power is measured in W (watts), kW (kilowatts) or MW (megawatts). Power is an series inverters are multi-string inverters with multi-MPP trackers, which mean they
instantaneous value. It displays the power your inverter is currently feeding into the are able to connect to different PV module arrays.
power distribution grid.
Grid-tied PV system Overview:
Power rate
Power rate is the radio of current power feeding into the power distribution grid and
the maximum power of the inverter that can feed into the power distribution grid.
Power Factor
Power factor is the ratio of true power or watts to apparent power.
PV
Abbreviation for photovoltaic
Wireless communication accessories (optional) Fig1.1

The external wireless communication technology is a radio technology that allows The inverter may only be operated with a permanent connection to the public power
the inverter and other communication products to communicate with each other. grid. The inverter is not intended for mobile use. Any other or additional use is not
considered as intended use. The manufacturer/supplier is not responsible for any
damages resulting from unintended use. Damage caused by such unintended use is
at the sole risk of the operator.
As drawings shown above, a complete Grid-tied PV system consists of PV modules,

DC fuse or breaker (only for France, the other country is optional), PV inverters,
public grid and other components. Moreover, PV inverters always act as key
components.
When design a PV system contains any Growatt inverters, the system designing
software “ShineDesign” (download from site: www.ginverter.com) will provide
adequate supports.
PV modules Capacitive Discharge Currents

PV modules with large capacities relative to earth, such as thin-film PV modules with
cells on a metallic substrate, may only be used if their coupling capacity does not
exceed 2.2uF. During feed-in operation, a leakage current flows from the cells to
earth, the size of which depends on the manner in which the PV modules are installed
(e.g. foil on metal roof) and on the weather (rain, snow). This "normal" leakage
current may not exceed 100mA due to the fact that the inverter would otherwise
automatically disconnect from the electricity grid as a protective measure.
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Make all electrical connections (e.g. conductor termination, fuses,
2.2 Safety Precautions PE connection, etc.) in accordance with prevailing regulations.
When working with the inverter powered on, adhere to all
The TL3-S series Inverter is designed and tested according to Internalational safety
prevailing safety regulations to minimize risk of accidents.
requirements; however, certain safety precautions must be observed when installing
The inverter may only be operated with PV generators (modules and
and operating this inverter. Read and follow all instructions, cautions and warnings
cabling) with protective insulation. Do not connect any source other
in this installation manual. If questions arise, please contact our technical services at
than PV modules to the inverter.
+86 (0)755 2747 1942. Systems with inverters typically require additional control (e.g.,
WARNING switches, disconnects) or protective devices (e.g., fuse, circuit
2.3 Assembly Warnings breaker) depending upon the prevailing safety rules.
The inverter may only be operated with a permanent connection to The Growatt inverter is to be used solely to feed solar energy
the public power grid. The inverter is not intended for mobile use. converted photovoltaically into the public grid. The inverter is
Any other or additional use is not considered the intended use. The suitable for mounting indoors and outdoors.
You can use the AC current generated as follows:
manufacturer/supplier is not liable for damage caused by such
unintended use. Damage caused by such unintended use is at the Energy flows into the house grid. The consumers connected,
sole risk of the operator. for example, household devices or lighting, consume the
WARNING Prior to installation, inspect the unit to ensure absence of any energy. The energy left over is fed into the public grid. When
transport or handling damage, which could affect insulation the UE series inverters do not generate any energy, e.g., at
integrity or safety clearances; failure to do so could result in safety House night, the consumers which are connected are supplied by the
grid:
hazards. public grid. The energy displayed on the LCD of inverter is for
Unauthorized removal of necessary protections, improper use, reference only. When energy is fed into the public grid, the
incorrect installation and operation may lead to serious safety, CAUTION
energy meter spins backwards.
shock hazards or equipment damage.
In order to minimize the potential of a shock hazard due to Energy is fed directly into the public grid. The UE series
hazardous voltages, cover the entire solar array with dark material Public inverters need install a separate energy meter. The energy
prior to connecting the array to any equipment. grid: produced is compensated at a rate depending on the electric
power company.
Grounding the PV modules: Comply with the local requirements for
grounding the PV modules and the PV generator.
We recommend connecting the generator frame and other
electrically conductive surfaces in a manner which ensures
CAUTION continuous conduction and ground these in order to have optimal 2.5 Operation Warnings
protection of the system and personnel.
Ensure all covers and doors are closed and secure during operation.
2.4 Electrical Connection Warnings Although designed to meet all safety requirements, some parts and
surfaces of Inverter are still hot during operation. To reduce the risk
Some components in the inverter are live. Touching live components of injury, do not touch the heat sink at the back of the PV-Inverter or
can result in serious injury or death. nearby surfaces while Inverter is operating.
Danger to life due to high voltages in the inverter Incorrect sizing of the PV plant may result in voltages being present
All work on the inverter may be carried out by qualified which could destroy the inverter.
WARNING
personnel only.
The appliance is not to be used by children or persons with Turn the rotary switch of the DC Disconnect to the Off position ;
DANGER reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of immediately.
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision Contact installer.
or instruction.
Children are forbidden to play around the inverter.
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Product Description 3
All operations regarding transport, installation and start-up,
including maintenance must be operated by qualified, trained 3.1 Inverter overview
personnel and in compliance with all prevailing codes and
regulations.
Anytime the inverter has been disconnected from the power
network, use extreme caution as some components can retain
charge sufficient to create a shock hazard; to minimize occurrence
of such conditions, comply with all corresponding safety symbols
and markings present on the unit and in this manual.
In special cases, there may still be interference for the specified
CAUTION application area despite maintaining standardized emission limit
values (e.g. when sensitive equipment is located at the setup
location or when the setup location is near radio or television
receivers).In this case, the operator is obliged to take proper action
to rectify the situation.
Do not stay closer than 20 cm to the inverter for any length of
time.

Symbol Explanation
Electrical voltage!
Risk of burns!
Position Description
A LCD
Point of connection for grounding protection.
B LED
C Rs232 & DIP switch for RS485 configuration

Operation after 5 minutes and External communication accessories power
D AC output
Direct Current (DC)
E RS 485
Alternating Current (AC)
F DRM PORT(Only for Australia)
CE mark.
The inverter complies with the requirements of the applicable EC G DC switch
guidelines.
H* PV input terminals
EU waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) label I Series Number
J Type label
Read the manual

* 7000-11000TL3-S & 12000TL3 2 pairs,12000-15000TL3-S 3 pairs.
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Symbol on the inverter
3.4 Transportation
Symbol Description Explanation
The inverter is thoroughly tested and inspected strictly before delivery. Our inverters leave
our factory in proper electrical and mechanical condition. Special packaging ensures safe
Tap symbol Indicates display operation (see Section 6). and careful transportation. However, transport damage may still occur. The shipping
company is responsible in such cases. Thoroughly inspect the inverter upon delivery.
Operation Immediately notify the responsible shipping company if you discover any damage to the
Green/constant
packaging which indicates that the inverter may have been damaged or if you discover
Inverter state symbol Red/constant Fault any visible damage to the inverter. We will be glad to assist you, if required. When
transporting the inverter, the original or equivalent packaging should to be used, and the
Red/flashing Software update
maximum layers for original carton is four, as this ensures safe transport.
3.2 Type label

The type labels provide a unique identification of the inverter (The
type of product, Device-specific characteristics, Certificates and XXX
If you want to storage the inverter in your warehouse, you should choose an
approvals). The type labels are on the right-hand side of the XXX
appropriate location to store the inverter.

enclosure. The unit must be stored in original package and desiccant must be left in the
The Certificate Number is just for SAA.
package.
The storage temperature should be always between -25℃and +60℃. And the
storage relative humidity should be always between 0 and 95%.
If there are lots of inverters need to be stored, the maximum layers for original
****** carton is four.
After long term storage, local installer or service department of manufacturer
should perform a comprehensive test before installation
3.3 Size and weight

After long term storage, the Real Time Clock of the inverter
maybe not correct, it will cause the Energy produced today
Information (E_day) error, you need to set the time and date, refer to 6.3.5
setting inverter time and date.
3.6 The advantage of inverter
The features of inverter are below:
Dual independent MPP trackers

Integrated DC disconnect switch
RS485/Wifi /RF/GPRS
A(mm) B(mm) C(mm) D(mm) Weight(kg) Wide PV voltage range：160V~1000/1100V
The maximum efficiency is 98.3%
7000-150000 TL3-S 393 480 200 488 22 IP65 environmental protection
Easy to install
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4 Unpacking Installation 5
Before opening the packing box of UE series inverter, please note that whether there 5.1 Safety instruction
are any visible external damages.
Once open the packing box, please check the delivery for completeness and for any Danger to life due to fire or explosion
Despite careful construction, electrical devices can cause fires.
visible external damages of the inverter. If there are anything damaged or missing, Do not install the inverter on easily flammable materials and where
please contact your dealer. Complete delivery should contain as follows. flammable materials are stored.
Risk of burns due to hot enclosure parts

Mount the inverter in such a way that it cannot be touched
inadvertently.

In special cases, there may still be interference for the specified application
area despite maintaining standardized emission limit values (e.g. when
sensitive equipment is located at the setup location or when the setup
location is near radio or television receivers).In this case, the operator is
obliged to take proper action to rectify the situation.
Never install the inverter near the sensitive equipment（e.g. Radios,
telephone, television, etc）
Do not stay closer than 20 cm to the inverter for any length of time unless it
is absolutely necessary.
We assumes no responsibility for compliance to EMC regulations for the
complete system.
Item Number Description

A 1 Inverter All electrical installations shall be done in accordance with the local and
B 1 Quick installation guide national electrical codes. Do not remove the casing. Inverter contains no
Cable gland for AC connection user serviceable parts. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. All
C 3
wiring and electrical installation should be conducted by a qualified
D 4 M4 cross recessed countersunk head screws
service personnel.
E 1 Rs485 terminals Carefully remove the unit from its packaging and inspect for external
F 4 Expansion bolt damage. If you find any imperfections, please contact your local dealer.
Be sure that the inverters connect to the ground in order to protect
G 5 Cord End Terminal
property and personal safety.
H 1 RJ 45 PLUG ( Only for Australia ) The inverter must only be operated with PV generator. Do not connect
any other source to it.
I* 2/3 PV connectors
Both AC and DC voltage sources are terminated inside the PV Inverter.
-- 1 User manual (not show in the picture) Please disconnect these circuits before servicing.
This unit is designed to feed power to the public power grid (utility) only.
* 7000-11000TL3-S & 12000TL3 2 Pairs Do not connect this unit to an AC source or generator. Connecting
* 12000TL3-S & 15000TL3-S 3 Pairs
Inverter to external devices could result in serious damage to your
Though the packaging box of TL3-S is durable, please treat the equipment.
Information packing box gently and avoid dispose the packing box.
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When a photovoltaic panel is exposed to light, it generates a DC voltage.
10) Notice the minimum clearances of the inverter. (Refer to 3.3 Dimensions
When connected to this equipment, a photovoltaic panel will charge the and Fig.5.2 Required Clearances).
DC link capacitors.
Energy stored in this equipment's DC link capacitors presents a risk of
electric shock. Even after the unit is disconnected from the grid and
photovoltaic panels, high voltages may still exist inside the PV-Inverter.
Do not remove the casing until at least 5 minutes after disconnecting all
power sources.
Although designed to meet all safety requirements, some parts and
surfaces of Inverter are still hot during operation. To reduce the risk of
injury, do not touch the heat sink at the back of the PV-Inverter or nearby
surfaces while Inverter is operating.

5.2.1 This is guidance for installer to choose a suitable installation
location, to avoid potential damages to device and operators.
1) The wall selected to install the inverter must be strong and firm
enough to support and bear the weight of the inverter for a long
period time. Fig5.2
2) The location selected must be suitable for inverters' dimension. (Refer
to 3.3 Dimensions and Fig.5.2 Required Clearances) 11) Do not install the inverter near television antenna or any other antennas
3) Do not install the inverter on structures constructed of flammable or and antenna cables.
thermo labile materials. 12) Do not install the inverter in living area, the noise caused by the
4) Never install the inverter in environment of little or no air flow, nor machine may affect on daily life.
dust environment. 13) For security reasons, don't install the inverter in place where the
5) The Ingress Protection rate is IP65 which means the inverter can be children can reach.
installed outdoors and indoors.
6) Do not expose the inverter to direct sunlight, in order to avoid the
power and efficiency derating caused by excessive heating.
7) The ambient temperature of the inverter should be -25℃~+60℃.
8) The installation location must be freely and safely to get at all times.
9) Vertically installation and make sure the connection of inverter must
be downwards. Never install horizontal and avoids forward and
sideways tilt.( Refer to drawings below)
5.3.1 Mounting Expansion Bolt
In order to avoid electrical shock or other injury, inspect existing

electronic or plumbing installations before drilling holes.
DANGER
To mount the inverter on the wall, we should mount expansion bolt to the
wall firmly first.
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Fig5.1
5.3.2 Mounting Inverter
7 5
Falling equipment can cause serious or even fatal injury, never
mount the inverter on the bracket unless you are sure that the
mounting frame is really firmly mounted on the wall after carefully
WARNING checking.
After expansion bolt is firmly mounted on the wall, then mount the inverter on
expansion bolt.
Rise up the inverter a little higher than expansion bolt. Considering the weight of
inverter, you need to hang on the inverter. During the process please maintain
the balance of the TL3-S.
Hang the inverter on the expansion bolt.
After confirming the inverter is stuck on expansion bolt, fasten four M6 screws.
Refer to Fig 5.5.
Fig5.3
Hint: Data units in mm

Steps:
Drill four holes for expansion bolt use the Fix Hole Paper as template.
Fix the mounting expansion bolt on the wall as the figures shown below, combine
four expansion bolt with four M6 nuts. Refer to Fig 5.4.
Fig5.5
Connection of a second protective conductor

In some installation countries, a second protective conductor is required to
prevent a touch current in
the event of a malfunction in the original protective conductor.
For installation countries falling within the scope of validity of the IEC standard
62109, you must install
the protective conductor on the AC terminal with a conductor cross-section of at
least 10 mm²Cu.
Or Install a second protective conductor on the earth terminal with the same cross-
section as the original
protective conductor on the AC terminal. This prevents touch current if the
original protective conductor fails.
Fig5.4
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Fig5.6
5.3.3 Installation layout
Avoid exposing inverter to direct sunlight, rain or snow to extend

the inverter service life despite the IP65 protection degree. Exposure Fig 5.8
to the sunlight may cause additional internal heating which will
Information
cause power derating.
Recommend awning installation, the purpose is to extend the inverter service life and
reduce the power derating of the inverter. The dimension of the awning, refer to Fig
5.9.
Fig5.7
More than one inverter need to be installed, the dimensions below should be
Fig 5.9
considered.
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5.4 Electrical Connections Connection to the AC side terminal
1. The AC side terminals of the inverter are like the following figure,Fig. 6a, it is clear to
5.4.1 Safety confirm that 'L1, L2, L3' represents three live line output, "N" represents neutral line
Danger to life due to lethal voltages! and is grounding line.
High voltages which may cause electric shocks are present in 2. The five cables should be put through the protection shell, as Fig. 6 b, crimp five
standard cables with Cord End Terminal. Tighten all screws.Refer to Fig. 6c.
the conductive parts of the inverter. Prior to performing any
3. Fasten the protection shell onto the bottom of the inverter, make sure the four screws
DANGER work on the inverter, disconnect the inverter on the AC and are tightened, the completed appearance is like the below figure Fig. 6d.
DC sides
Danger of damage to electronic components due to
electrostatic discharge.
Take appropriate ESD precautions when replacing and

WARNING installing the inverter.
5.4.2 Wiring AC Output

Conditions for the AC Connection
a) b)
You must comply with the connection requirements of your utility operator.
All usages must comply with the regulations.
Residual-current protective device
The inverter is equipped with an integrated universal residual-current monitoring
unit.
If the network operator stipulates a residual-current protective device, you must use
a residual-current protective device that triggers in the event of a residual-current of
300 mA or more.
Load disconnection unit

You must install a separate three-phase miniature circuit-breaker or other load
disconnection unit for each inverter in order to ensure that the inverter can be safely
disconnected under load.
Measure the public grid voltage and frequency (Voltage: 400Vac; Frequency:
50Hz/60Hz; 3-Phase);
Open the breaker between the PV inverter and utility;
Specification of AC breaker:
7000TL3-S 16A/400V
c) d)
8000TL3-S 20A/400V
9000-12000TL3-S 25A/400V
15000TL3-S 32A/400V Fig 6
Cable requirements:
Outside diameter of cabel(mm) 18-25

Max. cable length(m) 5.4.3 Wiring DC Input
Conductor
Cross section 7000TL3-S 11000TL3-S
8000TL3-S 9000TL3-S 10000TL3-S 15000TL3-S
12000TL3-S
AWG12 40m 32m 28m 25m 20m 17m Danger to life due to lethal voltages!
Before connecting the PV array, ensure that the DC switch and AC
AWG10 60m 55m 44.5m 40m 37m 27m breaker are disconnect from the inverter. NEVER connect or
DANGER
AWG8 / / / / / 43m disconnect the DC connectors under load.
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Improper operation during the wiring process can cause fatal injury to
operator or unrecoverable damage to the inverter. Only qualified
personnel can perform the wiring work.
Risk of damage to the inverter.

If the voltage of the PV modules exceeds the maximum input voltage of
the inverter, it can be destroyed by the overvoltage. This will void all
warranty claims.
WARNING Do not connect strings to the inverter that have an open-circuit voltage
greater than the maximum input voltage of the inverter.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, avoid touching the live components
and treat the terminals carefully. Fig 6.1
Please use the same brand male and female PV connectors.

Under any conditions the total circuit current should never exceed the
Information Max. Current.
Excessive voltages can destroy the measuring device

Only use measuring devices with a DC input voltage range up to at least
NOTICE 1000 Vdc.
1 Check the connection cables of the PV modules for correct polarity and make sure
that the maximum input voltage of the inverter is not exceeded.
2 The diagram drawing of DC side is shown as below, notice that the connectors
are in paired (male and female connectors).
Fig 6.2
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3 Check the assembled DC connectors for correct polarity and connect them to the Ground kit
inverter.
4 The maximum string currents are varying from different inverter types. If PV modules of the PV system require POSITIVE or NEGATIVE to connect to
GROUND, the output of inverter should connect to grid with an isolating
Model Max.current transformer. The connection method is below:
7000TL3-S 11.5A/11.5A L1
L2
8000-9000TL3-S 11.5A/11.5A L3
Inverter
N
10000-11000TL3-S 13A/13A PE
12000TL3 11.5A/11.5A
N of transformer should not be connected to PE.
12000-15000TL3-S 20A/10A
5.5 Grid Type
5.5.1 Common grid type
5 In order to seal the inverter, all unneeded DC inputs must be closed with sealing
plugs: Based on the local GRID standards, it may select different connection types. In the
Cable requirements: following you will find an overview of the most common type of grid structure.
TN-C TN-S TN-C-S

Model Diameter(mm) Area(mm²) AWG Transformer Transformer Transformer
L1 L1
7000-15000TL3-S 1.63-2.05 2.5-4 14-12 L2 L2
L1
L2
L3 L3
L3
PEN N
N
PE
PE
PE
TL3 TL3 TL3
TT IT
5.4.4 Grounding Transformer Transformer
L1 L1
AC Grounding L2 L2
L3
The TL3-S series inverter must be connected to the AC grounding conductor of the L3
N
power distribution grid via the ground terminal (PE).
PE PE
PV Grounding
TL3 TL3
The grounding conductor in the framework of the PV array must be connected to the
PV grounding conductor and the DC grounding conductor. The cross-section of the
grounding conductor corresponds to the cross-section of the largest conductor in the
DC system. 5.5.2 Compatibility Table
DC Grounding Conductor
Grid type TN-C grid TN-S grid TN-C-S grid TT grid IT grid
A DC grounding conductor may be required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction
Grid type
(AHJ). Use the terminal block for the PV grounding conductor and DC grounding
yes
conductor. (N and PE of inverter both yes yes yes, yes,
8000-11000TL3-S if UN-PE < 30V if UN-PE < 30V
should connect to PEN of grid.)
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6 Commissioning
6.1 Commission the Inverter Shutdown Mode
1) Remove all covers from the PV array. Inverters automatically stop running during periods of little or no sunlight. In
2) Check the PV and AC voltage.
shutdown mode the inverters take no power from the grid and panel, and the LCD
3) Plug in the PV input.
4) Turn the DC Disconnect to position "I". and LED turns off.
5) If the inverter is connected with PV panel arrays and the input voltage is higher Notes: If the PV string DC voltage is too low, the inverter will also turn to Shutdown
than 160Vdc, while the AC grid is not connected yet, LCD will display messages in Mode.
order as below:
Company info Basic info State info Derating mode
The LCD will display “ AC V outrange “at State info and the LED turns red. When AC frequency is higher than 50.3Hz(settable), the inverter will derate its
Please check all information on the LCD, operate by knocks you will see the output power according to the rule.
different parameters. When user set the output limit command to the inverter, the inverter will also limit
Single knock to Light the backlight State info (single knock) Input info
the output according to the setting.
(single knock) Output info
In this derating mode, the LCD will show “DERATING”.
6) Turn on the AC breaker between inverter and grid, the

system will operate automatically.
7) Under normal operating conditions, the LCD displays
'Power: xx.xx Kw' at State info, this is the power feed into 6.3 Country Setting and LCD Display
grid. The LED turns green.
8) Check the time and date of inverter as follow:
Single knock to Light the backlight State info (Thrice In the lower right corner of inverter there is the LCD display. We can check inverter
knock) Inverter info (single knock) System Time(double running state, historical generation data, etc, on the LCD screen. Items displayed can
knock), if they are not correct, please set them, refer to be changed by knock; you can also change some inverter parameters by knock.
6.3.5 setting inverter time and date.
9) Finish commissioning.
6.3.1 Location of the country setting DIP switch
6.2 Operation Modes The DIP switch is located on the left of the RS232 interface at the bottom of the
inverter, as the figure below.
Normal Mode
In this mode, the inverter works normally and LED turns green.
Whenever the DC voltage is higher than 200Vdc, inverter converts power to grid
Whenever the DC voltage is lower than 180Vdc, the inverter will work in waiting
status and attempt to connect the grid. In waiting state the inverter consumes
just power generated by the PV panel to monitor the internal system.
Notes: The inverter starts up automatically when DC power from the PV panel is
sufficient.
Fault Mode
The internal intelligent controller can continuously monitor and adjust the system
status. If inverter finds any unexpected conditions such as system fault and inverter
fault, the fault information will be displayed on the LCD. In fault mode the LED turns
red. To reduce the risk of electric shock, before selecting country, please turn
Notes: a) Detailed fault information refers to Chapter 9 Trouble shooting.
off DC input and AC grid, than unscrew the dam-board of the DIP switch
b) When PV Isolation error occurred in SAA safety standard, the buzzer will
give an alarm every fifteen seconds. WARNING by appropriate tool.
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The internal structure of the DIP switch is as the following figure: ON
1 2 3 4 5
AS4777-Australia GT0XXXXXX3
ON
1 2 3 4 5
CEI 0-21 GT0XXXXXX4
ON
1 2 3 4 5
SP1699/Spain GT0XXXXXX5
6.3.2 DIP switch option corresponding to the country
When you setting the DIP, you must turn off the AC breaker and DC
DANGER breaker. ON
1 2 3 4 5
Greece GT0XXXXXX6
After setting the DIP, please power on the inverter and check the
model display. If the last character of the model name is
corresponding to the country safety standard as the above table, it
means your setting is successful. ON
You should change the time displayed on the LCD of inverter to
1 2 3 4 5
Information VDE-AR-N4105 GT0XXXXXX7
your local time after inverter starts up.
If the country is set incorrectly, please shut down the inverter
and set again.
ON
When the cables of AC side and DC side are all well connected, before 1 2 3 4 5
commissioning, the country safety standard must be selected by the DIP switch.
G83-2 GT0XXXXXX8
The DIP switch is composed of four-digit binary number PINS. The different
combination of the four PINS can represent different inverter's model, which is
corresponding to the local grid standard. Each small white PIN has two statuses,
when set upward to 'ON', its value turns to '1', when set downward, its value turns ON
1 2 3 4 5
to '0'. Concerning the matching of the PIN status and the country safety standard, EN50438-Ireland GT0XXXXXX9
please refer to the table below:
Switch to country table 6.3.1

DIP switch status Country Model display ON
1 2 3 4 5
ON CQC GT0XXXXXXA
1 2 3 4 5
VDE 0126 GTXXXXXXX1
ON
ON 1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5 EN50438-Default GT0XXXXXXB
G59-3 GTXXXXXXX2
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ON ON
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
IEC61727&IEC62116 GT0XXXXXXC EN50438_Norway GT1XXXXXX5
ON
ON 1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
Belgium GT0XXXXXXD VFR2013 GT1XXXXXX6
ON
ON 1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
Thailand MEA GT0XXXXXXE VFR2014 GT1XXXXXX7
ON
ON
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5 Thailand PEA GT0XXXXXXF Reserved GT1XXXXXX8
ON
ON 1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
AS4777_Newzealand GT1XXXXXX0 Reserved GT1XXXXXX9
ON
1 2 3 4 5
Reserved GT1XXXXXX1
ON
1 2 3 4 5
India GT1XXXXXX2
ON
1 2 3 4 5
EN50438_Demark GT1XXXXXX3
ON
1 2 3 4 5
EN50438_Sweden GT1XXXXXX4
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Power on display
6.3.3 Display interface
After inverter restarts, the background light will last for 2 seconds. You can check the
inverter series number, model, firmware version. Refer Fig6.3.1.
Overall display interface introduction
Growatt Setting Double Input Word:123 Set Com Address Double Set Com Address Growatt
PV Inverter 000 003 003 PV Inverter
Three
Once
Set Language Double Set Language
Input Word:123
SerNo: 123 English
PR34200090 SerNo:
Once
PR34200090
AC V Control : Double AC V Control :
Once Disable/Enable Disable
Once
Model:
PVBC00F161 Set Date/Time Double Date：2012/04/05 Model:
Time：14:20:38 PVBC00F161
Double Etoday: Once Eall:
Power info
50 .2 Kwh 2000 Kwh
FW Version:
DH 1.0–DH 0.0 Once FW Version:
Once
Double PV1 Volt: Once PV2 Volt： V

DH 1.0–DH 0.0
V
Input Info
Power: W Power: W
Fig6.3.1Power on display
Connect in: s Once
Output Info
Double
AC Volt A/B/C Once GridFreq:50.0Hz Once AC VA/Watt: 6.3.4 Operate by knock
230V/230V/230V VA W
Once Knock type and definition

Once Power Rate: 20%
Connect OK
P_Factor: 1.0 The inverter can support four kinds of knock: single knock, double knock, third
Knock, Knock four times. Each kind of knock has different function. Refer to
Double COM Addr: Once Date：2012/04/05 Once AC V Control:
Set Info
003 Time： 14:20:38 Enable
specified definition in Table 6.3.2.
AC VA/Watt: Table 6.3.2 Knock definition list
VA W Once
Double SerNo: Once Model: Once FW Version: Knock type Definition

Inverter info
PR34200090 PV0000F161 DH 1.0–DH 0.0
Single knock Down

Etoday: Once
50 .2 Kwh
FW Version:
Once
Build：dhaa-0101
Double knock Enter
Eall:
2000 Kwh Double 1 AC F Outrange Once 1 AC F Outrange Once 1 AC F Outrange
AC Error Record
Date：2016/04/06 Time：14:20:30 AC F：48Hz
Three knock Make sure setting
Once
2 AC V Outrange Once 2 AC V Outrange Once 2 AC V Outrange

Date：2016/04/06 Time：14:20:30 AC V：20.2V Knock four times Back to cycle display interface
Light backlight and single knock to check running information
1. Once: Next page Before light the backlight, the four types of knock functions are the same, which is
2. Double：Enter just lighting the backlight. Note that the background lighting will automatically turn
3.Three: Enter the setting off if there is no knock detected in 10 seconds.
4.Four: Back to cycle display interface During cloudy days or in the area of low light, it’s inconvenient for users to check
inverter running information such as status, input data, output data, energy
Fig6.3 Overall display interface generated. In this case user can light the backlight and check those data by single
knock, a single knock will switch LCD screen to a following interface.
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Set Com Address
6.3.5 Data checking and parameters setting 001
Once
Cycle display Double
Set Language Set Language
If you do not knock the enclosure lid, LCD display following information cycle by English
cycle. Refer Fig 6.3.3.
Once
Double
AC VA/Watt: AC V Control : AC V Control :
VA W Disable/Enable Disable
Once
Double
Set Date/Time Date：2012/04/05
Time： 14:20:38
Etoday:
50 .2 Kwh Three
Setting
Eall: Fig 6.3.4 setting second level menu and its sub-menus
2000 Kwh
Fig 6.3.3 Cycle display

Setting language
To change inverter’s displaying language, please select Setting->Set language, then
Parameters setting LCD screen will display current language type, single knock to change current
Fig 6.3.4 is the setting information. Single knock, the Text will display the setting. language, knock three times will save changes and displays “Set OK! Current
Double knock, the Text will display”input123: 000”. Single knock to go back Setting Language English” Refer Fig 6.3.5. Knock four times to exit setting.
page. Double knock the enclosure lid ready to input password. Single knock to Set Language
change value of first, double knock enter into next position. Konck three times when
the bit was “123”, it will go into Setting options.
Setting Input Word:123 Set Language

120 English
Double Double Once
Input Word:123 Input Word:123 Set Language

000 120 xxxx
Double Once Three

Once
Input Word:123 Input Word:123 Set OK

000 121
Once Once Fig 6.3.5 setting language
100 122 Please note in order to prevent disoperation, system language won’t be change in
second level menu “Set language”, but it will be only if user saves save the choice by
Double Once
knock three times and LCD displays “Set OK!”
100 123 Setting inverter’s COM address
When communicating with monitoring software or device, the software or device
Once Three
may regard inverter’s COM address as communication address (Also may use
Input Word:123 Input OK inverter’s serial number as communication address).The COM address could be
110 assigned. The second level menu “Set COM Addr” of setting is to set inverter’s COM
address.
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Setting COM address
Input password->Setting language->Set COM addr-> is the current address of 6.4 Double MPPT of the TL3-S
inverter.”Double knock the enclosure lid ready to input COM addr. Single knock to The TL3-S includes dual input section to process two strings with independent MPPT,
change COM Addr. Knock three times to save COM Addr. Refer Fig 6.3.6. Knock four high speed and precise MPPT algorithm for real-time power tracking and energy
times to exit setting. harvesting, as well as transformerless operation for high performance, the max
conversion efficiency is up to 98.3%. The wide input voltage range makes the
inverter suitable to low power operation as well as the high power operation.
001 012
As the weather influence and the location of two MPPT PV arrays different, the
Double Double
power of the MPPT A inputs is different from the power inputs of the MPPT B at the
Set Com Address Set Com Address same time, the TL3-S works at a non-symmetrical input status. But the MPPT
001 012 algorithm of the inverter makes it tracking the maximum power point of every MPPT
Once channel to improve the energy utilization of the PV arrays.
Once
002 112
Double Three
Set Com Address Once Set OK

002
Fig 6.3.6 current COM Addr
Setting inverter time and date

Inverter provides a system clock; user must set the system time after installation, as
the historical statistic data for a period were based on the clock. User can set the
following time parameters: year, month, day, hour, minute.
Input password->Setting-> 2017/03/27 00:38 ->is the current time. Double knock to
go into setting. Single knock to change time. Konck three times to save time. Knock
four times to exit setting. Refer Fig 6.3.7.
Set Date/Time Date: 2013/05/06

Time： 14:20:38
Double Double
Date: 2012/04/05 Date: 2013/05/06
Time: 14:20:38 Time： 14:20:38 6.5 Communication
Once Once
Date: 2013/04/05 Date: 2013/05/06
6.5.1 Using shinebus to set the information of the inverter or
Time： 14:20:38 Time： 15:20:38 update firmware
Double Double
Date: 2013/04/05 Date: 2013/05/06 About the software of shinebus and the usage of it please download from the web:
Time： 14:20:38 Time： 15:20:38 www.growatt.com
Once Once
Date: 2013/05/05 Date: 2013/05/06
Time： 14:20:38 Time： 15:21:38
Double Three
Date: 2013/05/05 Once Set OK
Time： 14:20:38
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Plan A:
Through RS485 interface-Data logger-PC.

The connecting diagram as follow:
If you plan to update firmware via RS485, please disconnect the
monitor device.
Information
Active power control with a ripple control signal receiver

Through RS485 interface-RS485-232 /RS232 converter-PC.
6.5.2 Monitor the inverters Through RS232 interface- wireless module-Data logger-Internalet.
The inverter provides RS485 interface and RS232 interface to communicate with
remote PC or logger. User can monitor the inverter status via the following types of
communication systems.
You can update firmware via RS232 or Rs485
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Plan B When three phase inverter and single-phase inverter shared a RS485
communication line, the total length of which does not exceed 1km.
Information
6.5.3 RS485 cable connection
Rs485 cable connection
Pin1------- TR-(B)

or no connection
Pin3------- TR+(A)
Definitions of RS485 PLUG (standard) as follows:
Pin1------- TR-(B)

or no connection
Pin3------- TR+(A)
1. Please loosen four screws, take down the RS485 waterproof cover from inverter. If
you don’t choose RS485 as communication method, keep it on the inverter.
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2. Slightly loosen the swivel nut, remove the filler-plug from the M16 cable gland. 5. Tighten 4pcs screws and cable gland.
Note:
1) As to the connection between inverters, please refer to the following figure.
3. Make the cable through the hole of cable gland and put the cable into the Rs485
terminals, fix all cables with screwdriver (‘1’to’ T/R-(B)’, ‘3’to’ T/R+(A)’, ‘2’ to the
shielding layer or no connection). The type of cable is recommended as STP, FTP,ASTP.
Pull cables outwards to confirm whether they are installed firmly

Information
2) As to the connection between inverter and ShineWebBox, please refer to the
following figure.
4. Plug in two terminals. Cover the fix board.
6.5.4 Inverter demand response modes (DRMs,only for Australia)
This series inverter has the function of demand response modes, We use RJ45 socket
as inverter DRED connection.

Tighten 4 pcs screws first, then tighten cable gland.
Information
6.5.4.1 Definitions of RJ45 socket pins as follows:
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Start-Up and shut down the inverter 7
Pin1------- DRM5
7.1 Start-Up the inverter
Pin2------- DRM6
Pin3------- DRM7 1.Turn on the AC grid breaker;
Pin4------- DRM8 2.Turn on the DC switch of the inverter, and the inverter will start automatically when
the input voltage is higher than 160V.
Pin5------- RefGen
Pin6------- COM/DRM0
Pin7------- NC 7.2 Shut down the Inverter

Pin8------- NC
1.Turn off the AC grid breaker;
2.Turn off the DC switch of the inverter.
3.Check the inverter operating status.
6.5.4.2 Definitions of RJ45 plug pins as follows 4.Until the display of LCD goes out, the inverter is shut down.
No. of RJ45 plug Color of the wires
1 white and orange

2 orange
8 Maintenance and Cleaning
3 white and green
Once the output power is derating because of too high warming, some tips can help
4 blue
you solve such problems:
5 white and Blue
The air grills are clogged. To clean the air grills or heat sink.
6 green
Ventilation of installation location is poor. Choose appropriate installation
7 white and brown
location before mounting.
8 brown
If the inverter is dirty, turn-off the AC breaker and DC switch, waiting the inverter
shut down, then clean the enclosure lid and the display using only a wet cloth. Do not
6.5.4.3 Method of asserting demand response modes
use any cleaning agents (e.g. solvents or abrasives).
Rj45 socket
MODE Requirement 8.2 Checking the DC Disconnect
Asserted by shorting pins
DRM0 5 8 Operate the disconnection device
DRM5 1 5 Do not generate power Check for externally visible damage and discoloration of the DC Disconnect and the
Do not generate at more than 50% of rated cables at regular intervals. If there is any visible damage to the DC Disconnect, or
DRM6 2 5
power
visible discoloration or damage to the cables, contact the installer.
Do not generate at more than 75% of rated
DRM7 3 5 power AND Sink reactive power if capable Once a year, turn the rotary switch of the DC Disconnect from the “On” position
Increase power generation (subject to to the “Off” position 5 times in succession. This cleans the contacts of the rotary
DRM8 4 5
constraints from other active DRMs) switch and prolongs the electrical endurance of the DC Disconnect.
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9 Trouble shooting 9.2 System fault
Our quality control program assures that every inverter is manufactured to accurate System fault (system faults are mainly caused by system instead of inverter, please
specifications and is thoroughly tested before leaving our factory. If you have check the items as instructed below before replacing inverter).
difficulty in the operation of your inverter, please read through the following Error message Description Suggestion
information to correct the problem. Error: 124 No AC connection Check AC wiring.
Check the status of AC breaker
9.1 Error Messages displayed on LCD PV Isolation Low Insulation problem 1. Check if panel enclosure ground
Error: 125 properly.
An error message will be displayed on the LCD screen when a fault occurs. The faults 2. Check if inverter ground properly.
consist of system fault and inverter fault. 3. Check if the DC breaker gets wet.
4. Check the impedance of PV (+) & PV (-)
You may be advised to contact manufacturer in some situation, please provide the between ground (must be more than 50
KΩ or 1000 KΩ (VDE 0126)). If the error
following information.
message is displayed despite the above
checking passed, contact Growatt.
Information concerning the inverter:
Residual I High Leakage current too 1.Restart the invert.
Error: 126 high 2. If error message still exists, contact
Serial number Growatt.
Model number PV Voltage High The DC input voltage is 1. Disconnect the DC switch immediately.
Error message on LCD Error: 128 exceeding the maximum 2. Check the voltage of each PV string with
Short description of the problem multimerter.
tolerable value.
Grid voltage 3. If the voltage of PV string is lower than
DC input voltage 1000V, contact Growatt.
Can you reproduce the failure? If yes, how? Auto Test Failed Auto test didn’t pass. Restart inverter, repeat Auto Test, if
Has this problem occurred in the past?
problem still exist, contact Growatt.
What was the ambient condition when the problem occurred? AC V Outrange Utility grid voltage is out Please switch off DC switch.
Error: 129 of permissible range. Check AC wiring, especially neutral and

Information concerning the PV panels:
ground wire.
Manufacturer name and model number of the PV panel Check grid voltage is complied with local
Output power of the panel grid standard. Restart inverter, if problem
Voc of the panel
Vmp of the panel
Imp of the panel AC F Outrange Utility grid frequency out Please switch off DC switch.
Check AC wiring, especially neutral and
Number of panels in each string Error: 130 of permissible range.
ground wire.
Check grid frequency is complied with local
If it is necessary to replace the unit, please ship it in the original box.
grid standard. Restart inverter, if problem
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Error: 119 GFCI fault. Restart inverter, if problem still exist,
Warning code Meanings Suggestion Contact Growatt.
Error: 120 Current unbalance Restart inverter, if problem still exist,

Warning103 Fail to read EEPROM. Restart the inverter. If the warning still
exist, please contact customer service to change power board, or contact
replace the COM board. Growatt.
Warning104 firmware version is not Uptate the right version firmware. Error: 121 Control board has not received Restart inverter, if problem still exist,
consistent. data from Communication board update the firmware；
Warning 105 Fail to write EEPROM. Restart the inverter. If the warning still for 5S. C h a n g e c o n t ro l b o a rd o r C O M
exist, please contact our customer service board, if problem still exist, contact
to replace the COM board.
Growatt.
Warning 108 PV 1 or PV2 Circuit short Check the PV panel polarity. Error: 122 Bus over voltage Restart inverter, if problem still exist,
Restart the inverter. If the warning still
Contact Growatt.
service to replace the POWER board.
Error: 127 Output High DCI Restart inverter, if problem still exist,
Warning 109 PV 1 or PV2 boost broken Restart the inverter. If the warning still
Contact Growatt.
service to replace the power board. Error: 131 Over Temperature If the ambient temperature of
9.4 Inverter fault inverter is lower than 60°C, restart
inverter, if error message still exists,

Error code Meanings Suggestion contact Growatt.
Error: 101 Communication board has not Restart inverter, if problem still exist,
received data from control board update the firmware；

for 10 seconds. Change control board or COM
board, if problem still exist, contact
Growatt.
Error: 103 EEPROM fault. Restart inverter, if problem still exist,
Contact Growatt.
Error: 107 The AC voltage sampled by the Restart inverter, if problem still exist,
main MCU and redundant MCU is Contact Growatt.
not the same.
Error: 116 Bus sample fault Restart inverter, if problem still exist,
Contact Growatt.
Error: 117 Relay fault. Restart inverter, if problem still exist,

47 Contact Growatt. 48
10 Decommissioning Specification 11
10.1 Dismantling the Inverter 11.1 Specification of TL3-S
Model 7000TL3-S 8000TL3-S 9000TL3-S
1. Disconnect the inverter as described in section 7. Specification

2. Remove all connection cables from the inverter. Input data
Max. DC power 8400W 9600W 10800W
Danger of burn injuries due to hot enclosure parts! Max. DC voltage 1000V 1000V 1000V
Wait 20 minutes before disassembling until the housing has
CAUTION cooled down.
MPP voltage range/
3. Screw off all projecting cable glands. 200V-1000V /600V
DC nominal voltage
4. Lift the inverter off the bracket and unscrew the bracket screws.
Full load voltage
320V-850V 360V-850V 400V-850V
range
10.2 Packing the Inverter Max. input current 11.5A/11.5A 11.5A/11.5A 11.5A/11.5A
If possible, always pack the inverter in its original carton and secure it with tension Backfeed current 0A 0A 0A
belts. If it is no longer available, you can also use an equivalent carton. The box must Number of independent
be capable of being closed completely and made to support both the weight and the
MPP tracker
size of the inverter.
Output (AC)

Max. output current 11.7A 13.3A 15A
Do not dispose of faulty inverters or accessories together
with household waste. Please accordance with the disposal
Max output fault
regulations for electronic waste which apply at the 33A 33A 33A
current
installation site at that time. Ensure that the old unit and,
Max output overload
where applicable, any accessories are disposed of in a 16A 20A 25A
protection
proper manner. Nominal AC voltage 230V/400V 230V/400V 230V/400V
Nominal AC voltage
184~275V 184~300V 184~300V
range
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power factor
AC grid connection type 3W+N+PE 3W+N+PE 3W+N+PE Environmental Protection

Ip65
Rating
Efficiency
Euro-eta 97.5% 97.8% 98% Features

protection
DC switch for each MPPT yes yes yes RS232/RS485/GPRS /opt/opt
/RF/Zigbee/Wifi
yes /opt
/ 10 years

Integrated all-pole
sensitive
yes yes yes
leakage current
monitoring unit
General Data
Dimensions(W/H/D)
480*448*200
in mm
Weight 22kg
–25 °C ... +60 °C

Operating
(–13 °F ... +140 °F)
temperature range
Altitude 3000m
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Model 10000TL3-S 11000TL3-S 12000TL3 Power factor at rated power 1 1 1

power factor
Input data
Max. DC power 12000W 14400W 14400W
AC grid connection type 3W+N+PE 3W+N+PE 3/N/PE
Start Voltage Efficiency
160V 160V 160V
Euro-eta 98% 98% 97.8%
MPP voltage range/
200V-1000V /600V
DC nominal voltage MPPT efficiency 99.5% 99.5% 99.5%
450V-850V 450V-850V 550V-850V
range
Max. input current 13A/13A 13A/13A 11.5A/11.5A DC switch for each MPPT yes yes yes
Backfeed current 0A 0A 0A Output AC overcurrent yes yes yes

protection
MPP trackers/strings per 2/1+1 2/1+1 2/1+1 yes yes yes
MPP tracker Protection - Varistor

Max AC apparent power 11kVA 12.1kVA 13.2kVA
Integrated all-pole
Max. output current 16.7A 18.3A 19A sensitive
yes yes yes
leakage current
monitoring unit
33A 33A 44A
current
Dimensions(W/H/D)
480*448*200
Max output overload in mm
25A 25A 25A
protection
Weight 22kg 22kg 23.5kg
–25 °C ... +60 °C
Operating
Nominal AC voltage (–13 °F ... +140 °F)
184~300V 184~300V 184~275V temperature range
range With derating above 45 °C(113 °F)


Altitude 3000m
53 54
Self-consumption night <0.5 W Model 12000TL3-S 13000TL3-S 15000TL3-S
Specification
Topology transformerless
Input data
Cooling concept Natural convection
Max. DC power 14400W 15600W 18000W
Environmental Protection
Ip65 Max. DC voltage 1100V 1100V 1100V
Rating
Features
MPP voltage range/
200V-1000V /600V
DC connection H4/MC4(opt) DC nominal voltage
AC connection Screw terminal Full load voltage

480V-850V 480V-850V 520V-850V
range
Display LCD
Interfaces:
yes/yes/opt/opt
RS232/RS485/GPRS Max. input current 20A/10A 20A/10A 20A/10A
/opt/opt
/RF/Zigbee/Wifi
Warranty: 5 years
yes /opt
/ 10 years Number of independent
Certificates and EN61000-6-2,EN61000-6-3,EN61000-3-2,EN61000-3-3, MPP tracker
Output (AC)
Max. output current 19A 20.6A 23.8A

Max output fault

44A 44A 44A
current
Max output overload

25A 32A 32A
protection
Nominal AC voltage
184~275V 184~275V 184~275V
range
55 56
power factor
AC grid connection type 3W+N+PE 3W+N+PE 3W+N+PE Environmental Protection

Ip65
Rating
Efficiency
Euro-eta 98% 98% 98% Features

protection
Interfaces:
yes/yes/opt/opt
DC switch for each MPPT yes yes yes RS232/RS485/GPRS
/opt/opt
/RF/Zigbee/Wifi
yes /opt
/ 10 years

Integrated all-pole
sensitive
yes yes yes
leakage current
monitoring unit
General Data
Dimensions(W/H/D)
480*448*200
in mm
Weight 23.5kg
–25 °C ... +60 °C

Operating
(–13 °F ... +140 °F)
temperature range
Altitude 3000m
57 58
11.2 DC connector info 11.4 Spare Parts and Accessories
DC connector Specification:
In the following table you will find the optional accessories for your product. If
Contact size 4mm2/12 AWG required, you can order these from SHENZHEN GROWATT NEW ENERGY
TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD or your dealer.

Rated current(at 90℃) 30A
Rated system voltage 1000V DC(TUV)

Name Description Growatt order number
Contact resistance 0.25mΩ TYP
ShineLAN Communication interface MR00.0003100
Degree of protection(mated) Ip67
Wi-Fi Communication interface MR00.0001402
Socket contact material Copper. Tin plated
Shine WebBox Communication data logger MR00.0001700
Insulation material PC, UL94 V-0
Shine Vision receiver Communication data logger receiver MR00.0000201
Ambient temperature range -40℃ to +90℃
Shine Vision emitter Communication data logger emitter MR00.0000601
Strip length 7.0mm(9/32)
Cable jacket diameter 4.5 to 7.8mm(3/16: to 5/16”)
11.3 Torque Values
Enclosure lid screws 0.7Nm(6.2 1bf.in)
Shell and RS232 screws 0.7Nm(6.2 1bf.in)
AC terminal 0.6Nm(5.2 1bf.in)
M6 socket head cap screws 2Nm(18 1bf.in)

for securing the enclosure
at the bracket
Additional ground screws 2Nm(181bf.in)
59 60
12 PV system installation Certificates 13
TL3-S series is designed to use worldwide, hence the inverters meet different safety
standards of variety countries and regions.
Model Certificates
7000-11000TL3-S CE ,VDE0126-1-1, N4105,IEC 62109, AS3100 ,AS4777,

EN50438,G83,G59
12000TL3
CE,IEC62109, NB/T32004-2013,G59
12000-15000TL3-S
Contact 14
If you have technical problems concerning our products, contact your installer or
manufacturer. During inquiring, please provide below information:

1. Inverter type
2. Modules information
3. Communication method
4. Serial number of Inverters
5. Error code of Inverters
6. Display of inverter

No.28 Guangming Road, Longteng Community, Shiyan,
Bao'an District, Shenzhen, P.R.China
T + 86 755 2747 1942

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6.2 Operation Modes 11.4 Spare Parts and Accessories

6.3 Country Setting and LCD Display

6.4 Double MPPT of the TL3-S

12.1 Single inverter

7 Start-Up and shut down

8 Maintenance and Cleaning 14 Contact

8.1 Cleaning the Inverter

9.3 Inverter warning

9.4 Inverter fault

10.3 Disposing of the Inverter

1.1.1 Validity 1.2 Symbols Used

Information that you must read and know to ensure optimal

Wireless communication accessories (optional) Fig1.1

As drawings shown above, a complete Grid-tied PV system consists of PV modules,

PV modules Capacitive Discharge Currents

2.6 Symbols on the inverter

EU waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) label J Type label

* 3000-6000TL3-S & 7000-11000TL3-S & 12000TL3 2 pairs,12000-15000TL3-S 3

3.2 Type label

type of product, Device-specific characteristics, Certificates and XXX

3.6 The advantage of inverter

The features of inverter are below:

Dual independent MPP trackers

Risk of burns due to hot enclosure parts

Possible damage to health as a result of the effects of radiation!

Item Number Description

5.2 Selecting the Installation Location

In order to avoid electrical shock or other injury, inspect existing

Falling equipment can cause serious or even fatal injury, never

Hint: Data units in mm

Connection of a second protective conductor

Avoid exposing inverter to direct sunlight, rain or snow to extend

Danger of damage to electronic components due to

Take appropriate ESD precautions when replacing and

5.4.2 Wiring AC Output

Cable requirements: Fig 6

Risk of damage to the inverter.

Please use the same brand male and female PV connectors.

Excessive voltages can destroy the measuring device

12000-15000TL3-S 20A/10A 5.5 Grid Type

TN-C TN-S TN-C-S

5.4.4 Grounding TL3 TL3 TL3

PV grounding conductor and the DC grounding conductor. The cross-section of the PE PE

grounding conductor corresponds to the cross-section of the largest conductor in the

6) Turn on the AC breaker between inverter and grid, the

6.3.1 Location of the country setting DIP switch

Switch to country table 6.3.1

Double PV1 Volt: Once PV2 Volt： V

Once Knock type and definition

Double SerNo: Once Model: Once FW Version: Knock type Definition

Single knock Down

2 AC V Outrange Once 2 AC V Outrange Once 2 AC V Outrange

Fig 6.3.3 Cycle display

Setting Input Word:123 Set Language

Input Word:123 Input Word:123 Set Language

Double Once Three

Input Word:123 Input Word:123 Set OK