GHESS 3.7_4.8KWH. Next generation solar battery hybrid inverter and system solution. User Manual Version 1.4

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1 GHESS 3.7_4.8KWH Next generation solar battery hybrid inverter and system solution User Manual Version 1.4

2 Content 1. Safety How to Use This Manual Safety Rules Warning Notices Affixed to the Device Important Safety Information Disposal Exclusion of Liability Description General System Description System Connection System installation Unpacking the Device Before Unpacking Mounting Packing List Mounting SolDate 3100 / 3700TL and BM024Installation Mounting Battery Cabinet Mounting Energy Meter System Connection How to Make Power Connecting Line RS485 Communication Line System Connection kWhSystem Connection System Settings LCD LCD Interface LCD Indication Lights Global Mainstream Dynamic Energy Technology Ltd.

3 4.1.3 LCD Display Definition LCD Display Menu Definition LCD Setting Menu Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Function Wi-Fi Configuration System Operation System Settings System Starting System Operating Instructions On-grid Operation Off-grid Operation System Maintenance Troubleshooting Safety during Troubleshooting Faults Fault Messages and Actions List Fault Acknowledgement Technical Service Global Mainstream Dynamic Energy Technology Ltd.

4 Prelude Published by Global Mainstream Dynamic Energy Technology Ltd. (GMDE) Room , Tongpu Road No.1220, Putuo District, Shanghai, P.R.China. Tel: Fax: Legal Disclaimer All information in this documentation has been compiled and checked with most care. Despite of this, faults or deviations cannot be completely excluded. We assume no liability and are hereby acknowledged. The relevant up-to-date version can be obtained from Copyright The details of this documentation are the property of GMDE. Using and publicizing this documentation, even if only in parts require the written consent of GMDE. Global Mainstream Dynamic Energy Technology Ltd.

5 Read this user manual before you start Thank you for purchasing our products, this hybrid solution is highly reliable and efficient. This GHESS 3.7_4.8KWH system device is IP20 which is rated for dusty or humid environments and is only suitable for indoor installation. If you are reading the electronic version of the manual, please note that you can click the content to find information you want quickly. All the characters with underline are clickable. A phrase named Back to Top at the bottom of each chapter can help you go back to the first page quickly. Before using this device, please ensure that you have read this manual including installation and safety operation carefully. If you have any difficulties during installation or operation, please refer to this manual or send to service@global-mde.com,we will help to solve your problems as soon as possible.

6 1. Safety 1.1 How to Use This Manual Please read the safety instructions in this manual first. Throughout the manual it is assumed that the reader is familiar with AC and DC installations and knows the rules and regulations for electrical equipment and for connecting it to the utility AC grid. It is especially important to be familiar with the general safety rules for working with electrical equipment. This manual is intended for qualified electricians. 1.2 Safety Rules General introduction These safety-related guidelines use the following warning notices to describe the various levels of danger: Death or severe personal injury will occur. DANGER Death or severe personal injury may occur. WARNING Personal injury or material damage may occur. CAUTION Explanations ELECTRIC SHOCK! Electric Shock! Do not open the device! Dangerous voltage may still be applied inside the device even after it has been switched off. 1

7 WARNING High leakage current! Make absolutely sure you establish connection to ground before connecting the device to the supply circuit! Health risk! WARNING Health risk for persons with cardiac pacemakers, metallic implants or hearing aids in the immediate vicinity of electrical equipment! Risk of improper handling! Personal injury by crushing, shearing, cutting or striking. CAUTION Cancellation of the operating license! CAUTION If the GMDE inverter is operated with a wrong country code, the electric supply company may cancel the operating license. Hot surface! Surfaces of the housing can be hot! Risk of injury! Risk of burns. HOT SURFACE! The housing top and the heat sinks may have a surface temperature of 70 C. 1.3 Warning Notices Affixed to the Device 1.4 Important Safety Information The following operating and maintenance instructions must be read before installing, operating or maintaining the inverter. Before installation: 2

8 Check for damage on the device and package. If you are in doubt, please contact us or the distributor before installing the device. Before connecting the solar modules or battery packs with the product, please check the voltages and make sure they are within the limits of the GMDE inverter specifications. Failure to observe these specifications could void your warranty. Installation: Only trained and qualified personnel familiar with local electrical codes may work with the electrical installations. For optimum safety, please follow the steps described in this manual. Disconnecting the product: Please refer to Disconnecting for maintenance in Section 5.4 System Maintenance. Note that, after disconnecting the hybrid inverter from AC grid, PV panels and battery packs, wait at least 15 minutes before proceeding. Operating the product: Do not commission the device until the whole system complies with the application-specific national rules and safety regulations. The ambient conditions given in the product documentation must be observed. The device manufacturer or installer is responsible for compliance with the limit values as prescribed in the national regulations. Only persons who are trained and qualified for the use and operation of this device may work on the device. Maintenance and modification: Only authorized personnel are allowed to repair or modify the inverter. To ensure optimum safety for user and environment, only the original spare parts available from your supplier should be used. Functional safety parameters: Unauthorized changes of functional safety parameters may cause injury or accidents to people or inverter. Additionally it will lead to the cancellation of all inverter operating approval certificates. 3

9 1.5 Disposal Please dispose the package and replaced parts according to the rules applicable in the country where the device is installed. Do not dispose the GMDE inverter with normal domestic waste. 1.6 Exclusion of Liability GMDE Technology Ltd. will not be liable for any direct, indirect or consequential damages, losses, costs or losses including without restriction any economic losses of any kind, any loss or damage to property, any personal injury, any damage or injury arising from or as a result of misuse or abuse, or the incorrect installation, integration or operation of the product. We disclaim any liability for direct or indirect damages due to: 1. Improper installation or commissioning, 2. Modifications, alterations or repair attempts, 3. Inappropriate use or operation, 4. Insufficient ventilation of the device, 5. Non-compliance with relevant safety standards or regulations, 6. Flood, lightning, overvoltage, storm, fire (acts of nature). We do not assume any liability for an incorrectly set country code. We reserve the right to make alterations that will improve the function of the device. Back to top 4

10 2.Description 2.1 General System Description GHESS 3.7_4.8KWH hybrid system is designed for the new installation of solar battery hybrid system. Figure 1 GHESS 3.7_4.8KWH hybrid system The system includes four modules: PV inverter, BM024battery manager, lithium battery packs and energy meter. A B C D Figure 2 Main system components 1) SolDate3100/3700TL PV inverter(storage ready) The PV inverter converts the DC power generated by PV modules into AC power. The generated electricity from PV is used by the household loads, charged into the battery packs or fed into the grid. 2) BM024 battery manager In connection with the SolDate 3100 / 3700TL via DC bus line, BM024 battery manager charges / 5

11 discharges the battery packs according to commands from integrated energy management unit. 3) Battery packs Battery packs stores the energy generated from PV generator. Generally each battery module s capacity is 2.4kWh; so two battery modules can constitute 4.8kWh battery pack. 4) Energy meter The 1-phase bi-directional energy meter is for data collection and communication. With the meter data, the hybrid inverter decides when to charge/discharge the battery packs. 2.2 System Connection The four main components are connected as displayed in Figure 3, which can not only optimize solar energy self-use and realize peak shaving, but also protect family from power outages. RS485 PV Soldate 3700 To Grid To Load K-inv L N Smart meter L N AC Breaker K-Grid GRID K1 BATTERY DC breaker D1 BM024 Emergency Load Load K2 Figure 3 System connection Please add an AC breaker K-grid before the energy meter if users need to switch to off-grid function manually by disconnecting it, please refer to Figure 4. 6

12 Ethernet RS485 CAN TO BAT WIFI BAT CAN TO PV GHESS 3.7_4.8KWH hybrid system user manual PV PANEL Powervortex 3700KTL Battery Cabinet To Meter To Inerter DC BREAKER To Cabinet OFF ON CHG DISCHG DC Switch GRID LOAD BAT PV1 PV2 BUS BUS F1/F2 F3 F4 B5 B6 D3 D4 D2 L L N SETN Single Energy Meter L N' K-GRID GMDE provided Meter Distribution box Load Emergency load Figure 4 System connection of manual on/off-grid switching Back to top 7

13 3. System installation 3.1 Unpacking the Device Before Unpacking All products are thoroughly tested and inspected before they re packed and transported. Although they re shipped in reliable package, damage during transportation could still occur. It is important to inspect the shipping package prior to the installation carefully. If any external damage on the package makes you suspect the device could be damaged or if you find that the device is damaged after unpacking it, report the damage immediately to your distributor or the goods forwarder. If it becomes necessary to return the device, please use the original packages in which they were delivered. The gross weight of SolDate 3100 / 3700TL is 25kg, for which BM024 is 10kg. To avoid injury, take the device by the two holding grips that are visible on the side and take the device out of the package. Ensure a second person to assist in the unpacking and installation of the devices Mounting 1. Don t install the device in direct sunshine. External heating from exposure to the sun may cause excessive internal heating. This may result in output power being reduced in order to protect the internal components from damage. 2. The SolDate 3100 / 3700TL weights25kg, the BM024 weights 10 kg. The installation wall must be vertical and can carry the weight of the devices. 3. Install the GHESS 3.7_4.8KWH system in a location where the ambient air temperature is less than 45 C. The GHESS 3.7_4.8KWH may reduce its output power if the ambient air temperature exceeds 45 C (The cooler the air temperature, the longer the life expectancy of any electronics device). 4. The install space for Powervortex3100/3700TL and battery cabinet, please refer to the device dimension figure and installation space figure (Figure 5~Figure 7). 5. The system should be installed in a location where is inaccessible to children. 6. The device is designed for indoor installation (IP20). 7. It is recommended to mount the device at eye level to ensure optimum user comfort. 8. Do not install the system on flammable construction materials, in areas close to flammable or explosive materials. 8

14 500 Ethernet RS485 CAN TO BAT WIFI CAN TO PV GHESS 3.7_4.8KWH hybrid system user manual OFF ON CHG DISCHG BAT DC Switch GRID LOAD BAT PV1 PV2 BUS BUS Figure 5 Powervortex3100/3700TLdimension To Inverter To Meter DC BREAKER Battery Pack Figure 6 Battery cabinet dimension Module SolDate3100/3700TL BM024 Battery Cabinet Dimension(L*W*D) 500mm x 380mm x150mm 500mm x 280mm x150mm 500mm x 600mm x245mm Weight 25kg 10kg 15kg(cabinet)+25kg*2(battery) Table 1 Main modules specification 9

15 DC BREAKER To Meter To Inverter To Cabinet Battery Pack Figure 7 Installation space Packing List SolDate3100/3700TL Packing List A2 A3 A4 User Manual A1 A5 A6 A7 Figure 8 SolDate3100/3700TL packing list Item Description pcs A1 SolDate 3100 / 3700TLPV inverter 1 A2 SolDate3100 / 3700TL mounting bracket 1 A3 Expansion Tube 4 10

16 A4 Tapping Screws 4 A5 Aviation Plug Female (for AC grid connection) x 1 1 A6 Aviation Plug Male Connector (for emergency load connection) x1 1 A7 GHESS 3.7_4.8KWH hybrid system user manual 1 Table 2 SolDate 3100 / 3700TL packing list BM024Packing List B2 B3 B4 B5 B1 B6 Figure 9 BM024 packing list Item Description pcs B1 BM024 battery manager 1 B2 BM024 mounting bracket 1 B3 Expansion Tube 4 B4 Tapping Screws 4 B5 DC connection line between BM024 and SolDate 3100 / 3700TL 1 B6 Communication line betweenbm024 and SolDate 3100 / 3700TL 1 Table 3 SolDate 3100 / 3700TL packing list Unpacking Battery Cabinet C2 Battery Pack C1 C3 C4 Figure 10 Battery cabinet packing list Item Description pcs 11

17 RUN ALM GHESS 3.7_4.8KWH hybrid system user manual C1 Battery cabinet 1 C2 Battery cabinet mounting bracket 1 C3 Expansion Tube 4 C4 Tapping Screws 4 Table 4 Battery cabinet packing list Unpacking Battery Packs POWER ON CAN Link Port0 IN+ GND NO1 COM1 OFF ADD Console SW SOC RS485 Link Port1 NO2 COM2 NO3 COM Figure 11 48V50Ah battery module (E) Item Description pcs C Battery cabinet 1 E 48V50Ah battery module 2 Table 5 Battery cabinet packing list Unpacking the Accessories Box L N Single Energy Meter SET L N D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 Figure 12 Accessories box (D) packing list D1 Energy meter 1-phase 1 12

18 D2 Communication line between battery cabinet and energy meter 1 D3 DC connection line between BM024 and battery packs 1 D4 Communication line between SolDate 3700TL and battery packs 1 D5 Battery parallel connection communication cable 1 D6 Battery positive power cable 1 D7 Battery negative power cable 1 Table 6 Accessories box packing list 3.2 Mounting SolDate 3100 / 3700TL and BM024Installation Choose a proper location to install the system according to Figure Mounting SolDate 3100 / 3700TL(A1) 1) Choose a proper position for the bracket A2 on the wall and mark it 2) Use Φ10 drill template to drill holes on marked position 3) Fix the expansion bolt A3 into the hole 4) Fix wall bracket A2 on the wall 5) Fix screw A4 through bracket A2 to expansion bolt A3, adjust the bracket position and screw up 6) Align with wall bracket, move SolDate 3100 / 3700TL (A1) in horizontal direction to proper position 7) Make the hook on wall bracket insert into the hole on SolDate 3100 / 3700TL(A1) 8) Slowly lower SolDate 3100 / 3700TL (A1), ensure the device hang on the hook of wall bracket A2 9) Check if SolDate 3100 / 3700TL (A1) is properly fixed on the wall Mounting BM024(B1) 1) Choose a proper position for the bracket B2 on the wall and mark it 2) Use Φ10 drill template to drill holes on marked position 3) Fix the expansion bolt B3 in the hole 4) Fix wall bracket B2 on the wall 5) Fix screw B4 through wall bracket B2 to expansion bolt B3, adjust the bracket position and screw up 6) Align with wall bracket B2, move BM024 (B1) in horizon direction at proper position. 7) Make the hook on wall bracket B2 insert into the hole on BM024(B1) 8) Slowly lower BM024(B1), ensure the device hang on the hook of wall bracket B2 9) Check if BM024(B1) is properly fixed on the wall Install demonstration: 13

19 Figure 13 SolDate 3100 / 3700TL and BM024 install demonstration Mounting Battery Cabinet Install the battery modules into the battery cabinet: 1) Side view on the battery cabinet, and confirm that the DC BREAKER is turn off: To Meter To Inverter To Ca binet DC BREAKER To Meter To Inverter To Cabinet DC BREAKER Figure 14 Side view of battery cabinet 2) Open the top cover; 3) Remove the baffle in the middle; 4) Put in battery module E; 5) Put on the top cover to finish the battery packs installation into the cabinet. 14

20 Figure 15 Installing battery modules into battery cabinet Mounting battery cabinet (C1) 1) Choose a proper position for the bracket C2 on the wall and mark it 2) Use Φ10 drill template to drill holes on marked position 3) Fix the expansion bolt C3 in the hole 4) Fix wall bracket C2 on the wall 5) Fix screw C4 through wall bracket C2 to expansion bolt C3, adjust the bracket position and screw up 6) Align with wall bracket C2, move Battery cabinet (C1) in horizon direction at proper position. 7) Make the hook on wall bracket C2 insert into the hole on Battery cabinet (C1) 8) Slowly lower Battery cabinet (C1), ensure the device hang on the hook of wall bracket C2 9) Check if Battery cabinet (C1) is properly fixed on the wall Install demonstration: Figure 16 Battery cabinet (C1) install demonstration 15

21 Battery Cabinet Electric Wiring Diagram For 4.8kWh system, pls connect the two battery modules in battery cabinets as below: 1) Insert the RS485 cable of the battery cabinets to RS485 port of first battery module, and take this first battery module as master battery; 2) Connect the port Link Port 1 of first battery to the port Link Port 0 of second battery with the communication cable; 3) The port Link Port 1 of second battery you can leave it free; 4) Connect one of positive pole of two battery modules and one of negative pole of two battery modules with the power cables together; 5) Connect another negative pole of battery and another positive pole of battery to DC breaker of the battery cabinet. Cabinet 1 RS485 1# POWE R ON OFFAD D Console CAN Link Port0 IN+ GND NO1 COM1 2# SWRUNALM POWE R ON OFFAD D SOC Console RS485 CAN Link Port1 Link Port0 NO2 COM2 NO3 COM3 D5 IN+ GND NO1 COM D7 + D6 To Meter To Inverter To Cabinet SW RUNALM SOC RS485 Link Port1 NO2 NO For 9.6kWh system the power cables connection is same as 4.8kWh, but pls notice the communication cables connection is different. 6) Insert the RS 485 cable into port RS 485 of first battery module and take it as master battery; 7) Connect port Link Port 1 of first battery module to port Link Port 0 of second battery module with a communication cable; 8) Connect port Link Port 1 of second battery to battery cabinet with a communication cable; 9) Connect port Link Port 0 of third battery module to battery cabinet 2; 10) Connect port Link Port 1 of third battery module to port Link Port 0 of fourth battery module with a communication cable. 11) Connect the port To Cabinet on battery cabinet 1 to port To Cabinet on battery cabinet 2 with a communication cable. 16

22 1# 2# 3# POWE R ON OFFAD D SWRUNALM POWE R ON OFFAD D SW RUNALM POWE R ON OFFAD D SW RUNALM SOC SOC SOC Console Console Console CAN RS485 CAN RS485 CAN RS485 Link Port0 Link Port1 Link Port0 Link Port1 Link Port0 Link Port1 IN+ GND NO1 COM1 NO2 COM2 NO3 COM3 IN+ GND NO1 COM1 NO2 D5 NO3 NO1 COM1 NO2 COM2 NO3 COM3 IN+ GND NO1 COM1 NO D D6 + + Cabinet 1 To Meter To Inverter To Cabinet RS485 Link Port1 SWRUNALM SOC 4# D POWE To Cabinet R ON CAN Link Port0 D7 D6 OFFAD Console D RS485 RS485 Link Port 0 IN+ GND NO3 Cabinet 2 Figure 17 Battery cabinet electric wiring diagram Connect the two battery modules as above Figure 17. Figure 18 Electric wiring between BM024 and battery cabinet Mounting Energy Meter The energy meter should be mounted on the AC side of the hybrid system, between the system and 17

23 the grid. Generally the energy meter is mounted between the system and the household Gateway meter. Please notice that the energy meter provided by GMDE cannot replace the household Gateway meter. Figure 19 Meter positioning Please pay attention to the direction of Energy meter, L/N port on the meter is to connect with the public grid, L /N port is to connect with the GRID port of thepowervortex3100/3700tl hybrid system. Powervortax3100/3700TL SYSTEM L N Single Energy Meter SET L N GRID Figure 20Mounting energy meter The meter address set inside the inverter can be read from the label on the meter as shown in Figure 21 (marked in red as below). 18

24 L L N N L N Load ADL 100 E/C Single-Phase Energy Meter 800imp/kWh 1 A B + RS485 kwh Address:003 * * 220V 20(80)A 50/60Hz GB/T DATE: 06/06/16 Figure 21 Meter address Please ensure the grid is disconnected before installation Warning The maximum current stand by energy meter is 20A Caution Caution A standard AC breaker should be installed after the GRID port of the inverter Table 7 Warning 19

25 Ethernet RS485 CAN TO BAT WIFI BAT CAN TO PV GHESS 3.7_4.8KWH hybrid system user manual 3.3 System Connection PV PANEL Powervortex 3700KTL Battery Cabinet To Meter To Inerter DC BREAKER To Cabinet OFF ON CHG DISCHG DC Switch GRID LOAD BAT PV1 PV2 BUS BUS F1/F2 F3 F4 B5 B6 D3 D4 D2 L L N SETN Single Energy Meter L N' K-GRID GMDE provided Meter Distribution box Load Emergency load Figure 22 System connecting demonstration 1) The PV power should be lower than 4.2kW; 2) The emergency load connected should be no more than 2kW; 3) A 32A/400V AC Breaker and 300mA leakage protector should be installed between the hybrid system and the grid; 4) A 16A/400V AC Breaker and 300mA leakage protector should be installed between the hybrid system and the emergency load How to Make Power Connecting Line Figure 23~Figure 26are the connecting demonstration for PV connector, grid connector and emergency load connector. Please choose the proper wire (AWG12 recommended) to make different connectors according to the length of connecting line. 20

26 Figure 23 PV+ connector(f1) and wiring Figure 24 PV- connector(f2)and wiring L N N L Figure 25 GRID connector(f3) and wiring Line definition: the brown is power line(l), the blue is neutral line(n), the yellow green is grounding line(pe) L N N L Figure 26 LOAD connector(f4) and wiring Line definition: the red is power line (L), the black is neutral line (N), the yellow green is grounding line (PE) RS485 Communication Line GMDE inverter uses RJ45 jacks as the RS485 communication port. The RJ45 plug pin allocation is illustrated by figure 25. Figure 27 RJ45 plug pins allocation Pin No. Illustration Data+ 21

27 4 GND 5 GND 6 Data- 7 5V 8 5V Table 8 RJ45 plug pins allocation System Connection Please refer to table below and connect the power lines, communication lines with correspond ports on the device respectively. Item Line Illustration Illustration OFF WIFI ON Ethernet RS485 CAN TO BAT CHG DISCHG BAT CAN TO PV 1 DC Switch GRID LOAD BAT PV1 PV2 BUS BUS B5 A1- BUS+/- B1- BUS+/- OFF WIFI ON Ethernet RS485 CAN TO BAT CHG DISCHG BAT CAN TO PV 2 DC Switch GRID LOAD BAT PV1 PV2 BUS BUS B6 A1- TO BAT B1- TO PV OFF WIFI To Meter 3 ON DC Switch Ethernet RS485 CAN TO BAT GRID LOAD To Inerter To Cabinet PV1 PV2 BUS DC BREAKER D4 A1- RS485 C- TO Inverter CHG DISCHG BAT CAN TO PV 4 BAT BUS D3 B1- BAT C- BAT Connector 22

28 5 To Meter To Inerter To Cabinet L N Single Energy Meter SET L N DC BREAKER D2 C- TO Meter D- 5 & 6 OFF WIFI 6 DC Switch ON Ethernet RS485 CAN TO BAT GRID LOAD Solar panel PV1 PV2 BUS F1 A1- PV1+ & PV2+ OFF WIFI 7 DC Switch ON Ethernet RS485 CAN TO BAT GRID LOAD Solar panel PV1 PV2 BUS F2 A1- PV1- & PV2- OFF WIFI L N ON Ethernet RS485 CAN TO BAT Single Energy Meter SET 8 DC Switch GRID LOAD PV1 PV2 BUS L N F3 A1- GRID D- L & N OFF WIFI 9 DC Switch ON Ethernet RS485 CAN TO BAT GRID LOAD Emergency load PV1 PV2 BUS F4 A1- LOAD Table 9 Connection line and corresponding ports list kWhSystem Connection The connection difference between 9.6kWh and 4.8kWh system are listed as below: 1) Change the D3 line (Item 4 listed in Table 9) to Y type connection line, to connect the BM024 with 2 battery cabinets(4.8kwh for each cabinet) 2) Connect two battery cabinets with a communication cable on port To Cabinet of battery 23

29 Ethernet RS485 CAN TO BAT WIFI BAT CAN TO PV GHESS 3.7_4.8KWH hybrid system user manual cabinet as in Table 9 PV PANEL Powervortex 3700KTL Battery Cabinet To Meter To Inerter To Meter To Inerter To DC BREAKER To Cabinet DC BREAKER Cabinet OFF ON CHG DISCHG DC Switch GRID LOAD BAT PV1 PV2 BUS BUS F1/F2 F3 F4 B5 B6 D3 D4 D2 L K-GRID L N Single Energy Meter L N' GMDE provided Meter SETN Distribution box Load Emergency load Figure kWh system power line connecting Back to top 4. System Settings 4.1 LCD LCD Interface All information related to the inverter can be obtained from the LCD display. There are 4navigation keys on the LCD display panel. The functions of these navigation keys and indication lights on the LCD screen are illustrated as below: 24

30 Figure 29 LCD display Item Symbol Meaning Illustration 1 ESC Cancel Move back to the upper item or close 2 Up Move back to the upper item or previous page 3 Down Move forward to next item or next page 4 OK Enter/ Escape Enter into or exit from the current page Table10 LCD Function introduction LCD Indication Lights Item Definition Description PV operation light Battery operation light WiFi operation light Light on when hybrid inverter system is running smoothly Light on if the communication between PV inverter and Battery manger is fine Light on when the WiFi is running Warning light Light on when system warning happens Table 11 LCD status light definition 25

31 4.1.3 LCD Display Definition Figure 30 LCD display No. Item Definition 1 Time Current date and time 2 Systemstatus Operating status of the inverter(wait / Start / Normal / Warning / Fault/Off-grid) 3 Energy EIN/EOUT/EPV/ELD (EIN: battery charging energy; EOUT: battery discharging energy; EPV: PV generated energy; ELD: load consumption) 4 PV1 Power Power of PV1 5 PV2 Power Power of PV2 6 Grid power Power out/into the grid 7 Load power The current load power 8 Battery power Battery charging / discharging power 9 Menu Menu and data display Table 12 LCD display definition LCD Display Menu Definition The LCD menu includes display and setting menus. The display menu shows system parameters and their values. The setting menu is to configure the values of parameters to ensure the system is running according to customer requirements. Users can change flip by pressing, button to check information on the display menu. To enter the setting menu, long pressing the OK button for 3 seconds. Choose parameters to be set by pressing, buttons. Parameter list and definition on display menu: Item list Display content 26

32 PV1 Voltage Current PV2 Voltage Current BAT Voltage Current AC GRID voltage(on-grid) GRID voltage(on-grid) EMERGENCY LOAD voltage(off-grid) EMERGENCY LOAD current(off-grid) TEM Soldate3700TLtemperature BM024temperature FRE Grid frequency ET1 Daily PV production SOC Battery capacity SWC software version No. of Soldate3700TLcommunication conversion board SWM CPU software version No. of Soldate3700TL Master SWS CPU software version No. of Soldate3700TL Slave SWB CPU software version No. of BM024 Table 13 LCD display menu content LCD Setting Menu Setting the device when initial commissioning. Item Description PW Password 1111 or 6666 TIM Time TYP Battery type 00 Lithium-ion battery(default) 01 Lead battery BVH Battery charging stop voltage (default 54V) BVL Battery discharging stop voltage(lithium default 46V, lead-acid default 47V) Id Max discharging current(default 50A) Ic Max charging current(default 50A) 00 G83(default) CER Certification 01 VDE 0126/ AS Only PV1 CNY PV connection 02 Only PV2 03 PV independent (default) 04 PV parallel 00 PV self of use(default) MDE 00charging time Operation 01 Forced Time of Use(TOU) 01discharging time mode 02 Back up reserved 04 Slave mode ADR Meter address( ) CT Current transformer(01-99) BMS 00 Pylon Communication mode: RS485 27

33 SOC Discharging stop capacity (default 15%) FED Grid feed-in power XXXX%(3600*x%)X default 100 RST Restore to the default factory setting(rst1111) Table 14 LCD parameter settings Note: the LCD background light will be turned off if no actions within 2 minutes. Please turn on the DC-switch or get the grid connected with the Soldate3700TL, wait until the LCD is displaying the interface as shown in Figure 31. Long pressing OK button for 3 seconds on the display menu to enter into setting menu, the password input interface as Figure 32 will be displayed. Figure 31 Display menu Password Figure 32 Setting interface 28

34 The default password for setting is 1111 or 6666, users can key in the password through pressing, and OK buttons. Press OK button to enter into time setting as Figure 33 showed and choose different information by pressing, buttons. Users can press ESC button to quit from setting and enter into the display menu Setting Time Figure 33 Time setting TIM refers to system time,press OK button to modify the time. Press, and OK buttons to adjust the numbers on the interface successively, press OK to finish the setting. After time setting, the system will automatic enter into the battery type settings interface as in Figure Setting Battery Type Figure 34 Battery type setting 29

35 TYP refers to battery type, 00 is referring to lithium battery; please set TYP as 01 when the battery type is lead-acid. The default battery type is lithium-ion,press OK button and input the corresponding battery type code to modify. Press OK to finish the setting and you will enter the setting interface as shown in Figure Setting Battery Charging Cut-off Voltage Figure 35 Battery charging cut-off voltage setting BVH refers to battery charging cut-off voltage. The BVH setting range is 40V-60V, the default value is 54V.Please set the voltage according to the battery recommended value for different battery types. Press OK to modify setting on this parameter. Make sure the BVH value input here is higher than the BVL value setting Section Press OK to finish this setting and you will enter the setting interface as shown in Figure Setting Battery Discharging Cut-off Voltage 30

36 Figure 36 Battery discharging cut-off voltage setting BVL refers to battery discharging cut-off voltage with setting range from 40V to 60V. Default BVL value is 46V for lithium battery and 47V for lead-acid battery. Please set the voltage according to the battery recommended value for different battery types. Press OK to modify the value and please make sure the BVL value input is smaller than the BVH value in Press OK to finish this setting and you will enter the setting interface as shown in Figure Setting Maximum Discharging Current Figure 37 Maximum discharging current setting Id refers to the maximum discharging current with setting range from 5A to 50A. The default value is 50A. Please set this current value according to the battery recommended value of different battery types. Press OK to finish this setting and you will enter the setting interface as shown in Figure

37 Setting Battery Maximum Charging Current Figure 38 Battery maximum charging current setting Ic refers to the maximum charging current with setting range from 5A to 50A. The default value is 50A. Please set this current value according to the battery recommended value of different battery types. Press OK to finish this setting and you will enter the setting interface as shown in Figure Setting Grid Certification Standards Figure 39 Grid certification standards setting CER refers to the grid regulation where this system is applied in. The CER codes mean: 00, 01, 02 respectively refer to comply with the G83/2 in the UK, the VDE AR-N 4105 in the Germany and AS4777 in Australia.The default CER code is 01 for German standard. Please finish this setting according to the local grid-connection regulations. Press OK to finish this setting and you will enter the setting interface as shown in Figure

38 Setting PV String Connection Way Figure 40 PV string connection way setting CNY refers to the connection way of PV strings. The CNY should be set to 01 when SolDate3700TL only have PV1 port connected with PV string; the CNY should be set to 02 when SolDate3700TL only have PV2 port connected with PV string; the CNY should be set to 03 when SolDate3700TL PV1 and PV2 ports are connecting with different PV strings respectively. The CNY should be set to 04 when SolDate 3700TL PV1 and PV2 ports are connecting with same PV string. The system default value is 03, please press OK to modify it. Press OK to finish this setting and you will enter the setting interface as shown in Figure 41. Note:This setting should be operated when the Powervortex 3700TL is under wait status,otherwise E05 Error might occur Setting Operation Mode Figure 41 Operation mode setting 33

39 MDE refers to operation mode. The MDE code 0000refers to self-use mode, 01 refers to time-of-use mode. The default value is 00 and press OK to modify it. If modify MDE value into 01 as shown in Figure 42, press OK the system will enter the charging time range setting interface as shown in Figure 43. For example, if you want the system start to charge the battery at and stop charging at 5.00 next morning, then please set the digits on Figure 43 as 22:00, 05:00 respectively. The charging current is the same as the Ic that has been set in Section Press OK to enter into the discharging time range setting interface as shown in Figure 44. Like setting the charging time range as above, if to discharge the battery from 8am to 5pm(17:00) every day, then please set the digits on Figure 44 as 08:00, 17:00. The discharging current is the same as the Id current that has been set in Figure 42 Time-of-use mode setting INVERTER EXPERT WAIT EOUT KWh KW KW KW KW KW Figure 43 Charging time range setting under time-of-use operation mode 34

40 INVERTER EXPERT WAIT EOUT KWh KW KW KW KW KW Figure 44 Discharging time range setting under time-of-use operation mode Setting Energy Meter Address Press OK to finish the setting in Figure 44 and you will enter the setting interface as shown in Figure 45. Figure 45 Energy meter address setting ADR refers to energy meter address. Please check the address column on energy meter label as shown in Figure 21, you will find the meter address is 003. Press OK and change the meter address to 003 accordingly. Note: Each meter has a unique address, ensure this value is input correctly Setting Current Transformer Ratio Press OK to finish the setting in Figure 45 and you will enter the setting interface as shown in Figure 35

41 46. Figure 46 Current transformer ratio setting CT refers to current transformer for indirect metering case.please check the current transfer ration listed on the current transformer label and press OK to modify it. Note:Different current transformer has different current ratios, please input the right ratio. The default value is 01, it s not necessary to modify this value if no current tranformer is connected in Setting Lithium-ion BMS Code Press OK to finish this setting and you will enter the setting interface as shown in Figure 47. Figure 47 Lithium-ion BMS code setting BMS refers to the BMS code when adopting different lithium-ion battery in the system. If in Section , the TYP is lead-acid, then there is no need to set this value. The default BMS value is 00, which is for the Plyon battery. Currently, BMS and battery from Plyon is 36

42 the only one available in the standard system. So this value doesn t need to modify Setting Battery State of Charge (SoC) Figure 48 SoC setting SOC refers to the left battery capacity ratio. For example, if set SOC as 15%,the system will stop discharging the battery when the battery capacity is reduced to 15%; The SOC default value is 15%, please press OK to modify it Setting Feed-in Grid Percentage Figure 49 Feed-in grid percentage setting FED refers to feed-in grid percetage. The system is not allowed to feed any energy into the grid if the FED value is set to 0%. The system is free to export to the grid if the FED setting to 100%.If the FED is set to 10%, then the largest power allowed to be fed into the grid is 3600W*10%=360W. 37

43 The default FED value is 100%, please press OK to modify it Restore to Factory Setting Press to enter setting interface as shown in Figure 50. Figure 50 Restore to factory setting RST refers to restore to the factory setting. Please input the value 1111 if you need to restore the system into the initial setting out of factory. Press ESC to quit from the setting page and enter the display menu. Note:The setting should be operated when the Powervortex3700TL is under wait status, otherwise the E05 error might occur to the system. 4.2 Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Function Powervortex3100/3700TL solar battery hybrid inverter has integrated Wi-Fi module. So the user can be connected to the Internet after Wi-Fi-connecting and setting. Then log in the GMDE web portal or GMDE APP on your smart phone, you can monitor your system status timely and remotely. Before setting the Wi-Fi: 1) The Wi-Fi indication light on Powervortex3100/3700TL panel is lighting ; 2) Wi-Fi signal is available on the installation site to be received by the antenna integrated in the inverter 38

44 Figure 51 Wi-Fi Antenna Wi-Fi Configuration Get Connected with the Inverter Wi-Fi End user can connect to the Wi-Fi generated by inverter via smart ends like smart phone, PC or ipad etc. Choose the Wi-Fi portal created by the corresponding inverter, whose network name is GMDE_XXXXXXXX (XXXXXXXX part is the Monitor SN), as shown in figure below. Figure 52 Powervortex3100/3700TL Wi-Fi network Note: in this step above, the most important thing is to power on the inverter and find out the Wi-Fi generated by the inverter from the WLAN options page on your Mobile/ Ipad /computer. After connecting to the inverter Wi-Fi portal, open your Internet browser, input to enter into the Wi-Fi setting page. Log into the page with: Account: admin Password: admin Tick the checkbox below and click yes to finish the setting. 39

45 Figure 53 Logging in for Wi-Fi setting Account and Password Setting Please set your Wi-Fi network name and the password: 1) SSID: name of the Wi-Fi in your house 2) Key: password of the Wi-Fi in your house Figure 54 Input your home Wi-Fi data Note: in this step in Figure 54, the SSID refer to the Wi-Fi Name in your house (the normal Wi-Fi generated by your Power router and your Smart phone or PC normally connects with). Input your Wi-Fi password into the Key table. Don t input MDE, as MDE is the Wi-Fi Name in our office and be input as an example. Save your setting and restart, wait at least 2 minutes. If the device IP address is no longer , then the device is connected to the Internet successfully. 40

46 Figure 55 IP address If you ve registered on the GMDE web portal: then login and add inverter site. If not, please register first according to the following steps User Account Registration Registration procedures are as following: 1) Visit your website portal( and log in Figure 56 Log in 2) Key in Username, password, address and monitor SN. Please notice: the Monitor SN is the Suffix of the GMDE_XXXXXXXX. For example: if the Wi-Fi of one device is GMDE_3E227BB2, then the Monitor SN you should key in is 3E227BB2 41

47 Figure 57 GMDE registration window 3) Add the plant and inverter information after registration Figure 58 Add plant and inverter information As shown in Figure 58, a couple of plants can be managed under one account. A couple of inverters can be added into under each plant. 1) My sites: plant list 2) Inverter: inverters under the plant 3) Setting: plant related parameter setting 4) Change password: modify the log in password Back to top 42

48 5 System Operation 5.1 System Settings 1) Please confirm each connection lines are correctly and securely wired according to Figure 3 2) Turn the DC switch (optional) on OFF WIFI ON Ethernet RS485 CAN TO BAT DC Switch GRID LOAD PV1 PV2 BUS Figure 59 SolDate 3100 / 3700TL DC switch (optional) 3) After the LCD lighting on, users can set parameters including password, time, battery type, county code and operation mode etc. For details please refer to section LCD Setting. Turn off the DC switch (optional); wait until the LCD screen is black out 5.2 System Starting 1) Turn on the DC switch (optional) on the SolDate3100/3700TL 2) Turn on AC switch, connect to the grid 3) The inverter is ready to work, wait until system status of LCD display shows Normal success 4) Turn on the DC breaker on the battery cabinet To Meter To Inverter To Ca binet DC BREAKER To Meter To Inverter To Cabinet DC BREAKER Figure 60 Battery cabinet DC BREAKER 43

49 5.3 System Operating Instructions On-grid Operation The hybrid inverter has 2 options of operation mode: 1. Self-use Mode If there is enough sunshine, PV energy supplies the load first and then charges battery packs; if the load power is covered and battery is full charged, surplus energy will be fed into the public grid to acquire the FIT. If there is no sufficient PV energy, the system discharges the battery pack first; if PV power and battery discharging power is smaller than the load power, then the grid co-supply energy to the load. 2. Time of Use Mode (Peak Shaving) The system charges the battery packs at off-peak time (pre-set charging time); discharges the battery packs at peak time (pre-set discharging time) Off-grid Operation The Powervortex3100 / 3700TL hybrid inverter has integrated backup function. Note: maximum charging current, maximum discharging current, discharging stop voltage and charging stop voltage should be set before commissioning to maintain battery s lifetime. These parameters are set in LCD screen. 5.4 System Maintenance When maintaining the system, power off the Powervortex3100/3700TL. Please obey the following operations: 1) Turn off the DC breaker of battery cabinet; 2) Turn off DC switch (optional) of SolDate 3100/3700TL 3) Turn off the AC breaker, which means cut the inverter off the grid 4) Waiting at least 15 min. before maintenance 5) After disconnecting all the cables, please move the inverter to a proper position for maintenance Note: if the system is not used for a long time, please turn off the whole system for safety. Back to top 44

50 6 Troubleshooting 6.1 Safety during Troubleshooting High electric voltage! Risk of death or personal injury by electric shock! Never work with live wires! It is prior to all connection and maintenance work. Make sure that the AC and DC wires are not charged. The connection area should only be opened by a licensed electrician. Warning! Danger from residual voltage out of capacitors. You must wait until the capacitors have fully discharged. Discharge takes around15 minutes. Caution! Danger from inadequate grounding. An inadequate grounding conductor connection can cause serious injuries to persons and damage to properties. 6.2 Faults A fault can be divided into two catalogues: a permanent failure and a temporary failure. A permanent failure is defined by a fault having been present for more than 15 minutes and cannot be acknowledged by inverter s auto-restart. Unlike permanent failure, a transient failure" is automatically acknowledged by the inverter. 6.3 Fault Messages and Actions List When failure occurs, warning codes will be displayed on the LCD screen. The latest 20 fault codes will be stored in the EEPROM. Check the history fault information via long-pressing the key ESC. Detailed fault definitions are listed as below: Fault messages Explanation Action E01 The DC injection of grid current is out of range. Contact the service if the error occurs repeatedly. E02 Different value between master and slave CPU. Wait until the controller has re-stabilized. 45

51 E03 Different value between master and slave for GFCI. Wait until the controller has re-stabilized. E04 The current sensor is abnormal Wait until the controller has re-stabilized. E05 Inverter current is over the tolerable value E06 Residual current is out of range Wait until the controller has re-stabilized. E07 The GFCI detection circuit is abnormal. Wait until the controller has re-stabilized. E08 Isolation resistance of PV-plant out of tolerable range before connecting to the grid. Check insulation of the system. E09 Rly-Warning Wait until the controller has re-stabilized. E10 Master-grid voltage measurement-value out of tolerable range. Re-measure line voltage, contact the service if grid voltage is within normal range. E11 The master-frequency is out of tolerable range. Check system frequency and line voltage. Contact the Service if system frequency is within normal range. E13 No-Utility Re-measure line voltage; contact the Service if line voltage is within normal range. E14 PV input voltage is over the tolerable maximum value. Check the voltage of solar panels E15 Inverter internal communication fail Please contact the service if continue occur E16 PV over temperature Allow the unit to cool down E17 Different value between master and slave for grid voltage. Possibly caused by switching actions on the net. Re-measure line voltage. 46

52 Contact the Service if line voltage is within normal range. E18 Different value between master and slave for output DC current. Wait until the controller has re-stabilized. E19 Different value between master and slave for output DC current. Wait until the controller has re-stabilized. E20 DC bus soft start is over time Check input voltage E21 PV inverter soft start is over time Check the utility E22 PV inverter bus voltage is too low. Wait until the controller has re-stabilized. E23 PV inverter Bus voltage is too high. Wait until the controller has re-stabilized. E24 Different value between master and slave for grid frequency. Check system frequency and line voltage. Contact the Service if system frequency is within normal range. E25 Boost current is over the tolerable value. Restart system E26 Battery Manager input voltage is too high Re-confirm battery input voltage E27 Battery Manager over temperature Waiting for Battery Manager cooling down E28 Battery Manager boost current warning Re-start Battery Manager E29 PV inverter fan locked Check fan E30 BatteryManager fan locked Check fan E31 PV inverter GFCI fault Re-start PV inverter, contact the service if continue occur E32 PV inverter current-sensor fault Re-start PV inverter, contact the service if continue occur E33 PV inverter current is over the tolerate Re-start PV inverter, contact the service 47

53 value if continue occur E35 PV inverter Bus fault Re-start PV inverter, contact the service if continue occur E40 PV inverter relay fault Re-start PV inverter, contact the service if continue occur E41 Communication failure between PV inverter and Battery Manager Check communication cable between PV inverter and Battery Manager E42 Communication failure between PV inverter and energy meter Please check the energy meter and communication line status E43 Communication failure between PV and BMS Please check BMS and communication line status E46 +N Battery (2+N) over voltage warning Re-start battery E47+N Battery (2+N) low voltage warning Re-start battery E48+N Battery (2+N)Charge Over Current Warning Re-start battery E49+N Battery (2+N) discharge Over Current Warning Re-start battery E50+N Battery (2+N)Discharge Temperature Warning Re-start battery E51+N Battery (2+N) Charge Temperature Warning Re-start battery E52+N Battery (2+N)Under Voltage Warning Re-start battery Table 15 Fault lists N = (battery address- 2* 7), only suit for Pylon, Battery address respectively are 2, 3, 4 and Fault Acknowledgement After shutdown due to a fault, the device remains locked against reactivation until the fault is acknowledged. The fault can only be acknowledged after the cause of the fault has been eliminated. To acknowledge the fault messages, press the ESC key or turn the GMDE inverter off with the DC 48

54 switch (optional). Wait for a while and turn the device on again. 6.5 Technical Service GMDE Room , Tongpu Road No.1220, Putuo District, Shanghai , P.R. China TEL: FAX: Service@global-mde.com WEB: SKYPE: GMDE Service Back to top 49