Growatt 2000 HF, 2500 HF, 3000 HF Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual

Growatt 2000 HF
Growatt 2500 HF
Growatt 3000 HF

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1. NOTES ON THIS MANUAL.......................................................................................................4

1.1 Validity.............................................................................................................................4

1.2 Target Group....................................................................................................................4

1.3 Safety ...............................................................................................................................5

2. GROWATT INVERTER ...............................................................................................................5

2.1 Overview..........................................................................................................................5

2.2 Identifying model and basic datasheet.............................................................................7

3. UNPACKING AND INSPECTION..............................................................................................7

4. INSTALLATION ..........................................................................................................................8

4.1 Safety instructions............................................................................................................8

4.2 Selecting the INSTALLATION location..........................................................................9

4.3 Fixed the mounting on the wall......................................................................................10

4.4 Fixed the inverter on the wall.........................................................................................11

4.5 Check Inverter Installation Status..................................................................................12

5. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION .................................................................................................13

5.1 System Diagram with Inverter Electrical connection....................................................13

5.2 Safety ...........................................................................................................................14

5.3 Connecting to the grid (AC utility)...............................................................................14

5.4 Connect to PV Panel (DC input)...................................................................................15

5.5 Commissioning Checking............................................................................................15

6. DISPLAY AND MESSAGES.....................................................................................................16

6.1 LCD display...................................................................................................................16

6.2 LCD control...................................................................................................................16

6.3 Setting the LCD display.................................................................................................18

7. MODES OF OPERATION .........................................................................................................19

7.1 Normal mode..................................................................................................................19

7.2 Fault mode......................................................................................................................19

7.3 Shutdown mode..............................................................................................................19

8. INVERTER STATUS...............................................................................................................20

9. COMMUNICATIONS................................................................................................................20

9.1 Communications software instructions..........................................................................20

9.2 Monitor ..........................................................................................................................21

9.3 Detailed information......................................................................................................21

10. TROUBLE SHOOTING...........................................................................................................21

11. SYSTEM FAULT......................................................................................................................21

12. INVERTER FAILURE..............................................................................................................22

13. SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................22

14. GROWATT FACTORY WARRANTY .....................................................................................24

15. WARRANTY CONDITIONS...................................................................................................25

16. CONTACT................................................................................................................................26

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1. NOTES ON THIS MANUAL

1.1 Validity

This manual describes the assembly, installation, commissioning and maintenance of
the following Growatt Inverters:

Growatt 2000 HF
Growatt 2500 HF
Growatt 3000 HF

This manual does not cover any details concerning equipment connected to the
Growatt ( e.g. PV modules). Information concerning the connected equipment is
available from the manufacturer of the equipment.

1.2 Target Group

This manual is for qualified personnel. Qualified personnel have received training and
have demonstrated skills and knowledge in the construction and operation of this
device. Qualified Personnel are trained to deal with the dangers and hazards involved
in installing electric devices.

Additional information

Find further information on special topics in the download area at www.ginverter.com

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1.3 Safety

 Approprite Usage

The Growatt is a PV Inverter that converts DC Current from PV generator into AC
current. The Growatt is suitable for mounting indoors and outdoors.
You can use the AC current gernerated as follows:

Info: Policies vary from one utility company to another. Consult with a

representative of the local utility company before designing and installing a PV
system.

2. GROWATT INVERTER

2.1 Overview

Design Overview

House grid:

Energy flows into the house grid. The consumers connected,
for example, household devices or lighting, consume the
energy. The energy left over is fed into the public grid. When
the Growatt is not gernerating any energy, e.g., at night, the
consumers which are connected are supplied by the public
grid. The Growatt does not have its own energy meter. When
energy is fed into the public grid, the energy meter spins
backwards.

Public grid:

Energy is fed directly into the public grid. The Growatt is
connected to a separate energy meter. The energy produced is
compensated at a rate depending on the electric power
company.

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Front View

Bottom View

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2.2 Identifying model and basic datasheet

You can identify the pv inverter by the type label. It is on the left side of the

enclosure.

 The type of product (Type/Model)
 Device-specific characteristics.
 Certificates and approvals

3. UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

After opening the package, please check the contents of the box. It should contain the
following:

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B

D

E

C

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Item Name Quantity
1 Solar inverter 1
2 Mounting frame 1
3 Mounting screws 6
4 Safety-lock screws 4
5 Mounting frame screws sleeve 6
6 AC socket 1
7 AC socket assembly screws 4
8 Installation & operation manual 1

4. INSTALLATION

4.1 Safety instructions

 Do not remove the casing. Inverter contains no user serviceable parts. Refer

servicing to qualified service personnel. All wiring and electrical installation