GMDE GEatom 315KTL User manual

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–GEatom 315/318KTL
Three-phase Grid-Tied Battery Inverter
Version 1.1

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Content
Prelude .................................................................................................................... 4
1. Safety .......................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 How to Use This Manual.................................................................................................. 5
1.2 Safety Rules ..................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Warning Notices Affixed to the Device ........................................................................... 6
1.4 Important Safety Information ......................................................................................... 6
1.5 Disposal ........................................................................................................................... 8
1.6 Exclusion of Liability ........................................................................................................ 8
2. Description .................................................................................................................. 9
2.1 General System Description ............................................................................................ 9
2.1 Description of the Device .............................................................................................. 10
2.2 Outside Dimension of the Device.................................................................................. 12
2.3 Technical Data ............................................................................................................... 12
2.3.1 DC Data................................................................................................................... 12
2.3.2 AC Data................................................................................................................... 13
2.3.3 General Data........................................................................................................... 13
3. Installation................................................................................................................. 14
3.1 Operation Sequence...................................................................................................... 14
3.2 Unpacking...................................................................................................................... 15
3.2.1 Packing List ............................................................................................................. 15
3.2.2 Unpacking the Device............................................................................................. 15
3.2.3 Identifying the Inverter .......................................................................................... 17
3.3 Mounting....................................................................................................................... 18
3.3.1 Assembly Site Requirements.................................................................................. 18
3.3.2 Mounting the Inverter............................................................................................ 19
3.4 Electrical Connection..................................................................................................... 21
3.4.1 Connectors.............................................................................................................. 21
3.4.2 DC Connection........................................................................................................ 22

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3.4.3 AC Connection........................................................................................................ 22
3.4.4 Communication Interface Port............................................................................... 24
*3.4.5 Power Meter Installation...................................................................................... 25
4. LCD Display ................................................................................................................ 27
4.1 LCD Interface ................................................................................................................. 27
4.2 Menu Structure ............................................................................................................. 28
4.2.1 Main Menu ............................................................................................................. 28
4.2.2 Energy Menu Structure .......................................................................................... 29
4.2.3 Run Info Menu Display ........................................................................................... 30
4.2.4 Fault & Alarm Menu Display................................................................................... 31
4.2.5 Setting Menu Display.............................................................................................. 31
4.2.6 “Inv Info.” Menu Display ........................................................................................ 31
4.3 Settings.......................................................................................................................... 32
4.3.1 Language Setting .................................................................................................... 33
4.3.2 Clock Setting........................................................................................................... 33
4.3.3 Password Setting .................................................................................................... 34
4.3.4 Battery Setting........................................................................................................ 35
4.3.5 Clear Data ............................................................................................................... 37
4.4 Fault, Warning and Historical Information Deleting ..................................................... 37
5. Troubleshooting......................................................................................................... 39
5.1 Safety during Troubleshooting...................................................................................... 39
5.2 Faults ............................................................................................................................. 39
5.3 Fault Messages and Actions List.................................................................................... 39
5.4 Fault Acknowledgement................................................................................................ 43
5.5 Technical Service ........................................................................................................... 43
6. Maintenance.............................................................................................................. 44
6.1 Before Maintenance...................................................................................................... 44
6.2 Visual Inspection............................................................................................................ 44
6.3 DC Switch Yearly Maintenance...................................................................................... 44
7. Contact ........................................................................................................... 45

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Prelude
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Read this user manual before you start
Thank you for purchasing our products, this battery inverter is highly reliable and efficient due to its
convenient design and excellent quality. This three phase device is IP65 rated for dusty or humid
environments and is suitable for outdoor application.
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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 email to
[e-mail], we will help to solve your problems as soon as possible.
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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.
1.2 Safety Rules
General introduction
These safety-related guidelines use the following ANSI notations 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!
Do not open the device! Dangerous voltage may still be applied inside the
device even after it has been switched off.
Electric Shock!

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High leakage current!
Make absolutely sure you establish connection to ground before connecting
the device to the supply circuit!
WARNING
Health risk!
Health risk for persons with cardiac pacemakers, metallic implants, or
hearing aids in the immediate vicinity of electrical equipment!
WARNING
Risk of improper handling!
Personal injury by crushing, shearing, cutting, or striking.
CAUTION
Cancellation of the operating license!
If the GMDE inverter is operated with a wrong country code, the electric
supply company may cancel the operating license.
CAUTION
Hot Surface！
Surfaces of the housing can be hot! Risk of injury! Risk of burns.
The housing top and the heat sinks may have a surface temperature of 70°C .
Hot Surface！
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

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maintaining the inverter.
Before installation:
Check for damage to inverter and package. If you are in doubt, please contact us or the distributor
before installing the inverter.
Before connecting the battery packs to the inverter, check the voltages and ensure that 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.
Please keep in mind that the inverter has battery input and AC grid output.
Disconnecting the inverter:
Please refer to “Disconnecting for maintenance” in section 6.1. Note that wait at least 15 minutes
before proceeding, after disconnecting the battery inverter from AC grid and battery packs.
Operating the inverter:
Do not commission the device until the overall system complies with the application-specific national
rules and safety regulations.
The ambient conditions given in the product documentation must be observed.
The machine or installation manufacturer 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.

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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 incorrect setting of country code.
We reserve the right to make alterations that will improve the functioning of the device.
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2. Description
2.1 General System Description
With GMDE GEatom series battery inverters, customers can easily retrofit existing PV system to PV
energy storage system as it is shown in below Figure 1 and Figure 2. GMDE battery inverter has open
interface and is capable of working with all grid-tied inverters. The energy management solutions of
the energy storage systems are described as solution 1 and solution 2.
Solution1: Integrated Energy Management Solution
Through RS485 cable, the battery inverter communicates with the power meter that is installed
between the AC grid and the customer load. With the power-related information sent from the power
meter, the battery inverter can automatically decide how to charge or discharge the connected
battery packs
Note that:
(1) In this solution, lead-acid batteries can be integrated into the energy storage system without BMS
(Battery Management System).
(2) If lithium batteries are adopted, an independent BMS is compulsory to maintain battery’s lifetime.
(3) The power meter used in this application must be confirmed by GMDE first since the integration
of communication protocol between power meter and GMDE battery inverter is required.
Figure 1 Integrated Energy Management Solutions
Solution2: External Energy Management Solution

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Figure 2 External Energy Management Solutions
In this solution, a third party EMS (Energy Management System) is required. GEatom battery inverter
is connected to this EMS by RS485 communication cable. The EMS monitors and controls the start-up
and operation of both the PV and battery inverters. GEatom battery inverter can work with all the
EMS units as long as the communication protocol is integrated. To request the detailed
communication protocol, please contact us at [e-mail].
Note: Maximum Charging current, Maximum Discharging current, Discharging Stop Voltage and
Charging Stop Voltage should be set before commissioning to maintain battery’s lifetime. In solution1,
these parameters are set in LCD screen see 4.3.4 Battery Setting. In solution2, these parameters are
set by external commands according to communication protocol through RS485 interface.
2.1 Description of the Device
The GMDE battery inverter is a three-phase transformerless inverter, mainly being applied to
charge/discharge the battery packs, which could help save client’s electricity bill by optimizing use of
energy.