Growatt MIN 2500-6000TL-XH User manual

14/02/2023
for Hybrid Inverters
Versie 0.1.5
Growatt New
Energy B.V.
Installation Guide

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Introduction
In this installation guide we will give you a step-by-step overview on how to install a hybrid
inverter. The focus will be on how to install the Smart Meter and connect the inverter to the
battery.
Table of Contents
Introduction...........................................................................................................................1
Hybrid inverter & AC coupler/retrofit models .........................................................................2
MIN 2500-6000TL-XH .......................................................................................................2
Installing ARK 2.5H-A1 Batteries and Connecting the BMS...........................................3
MOD 3000-10000TL-XH....................................................................................................8
Installing ARK 2.5H-A1 Batteries and Connecting the BMS...........................................9
Meter Installation..........................................................................................................12
General tips for hybrid inverters.......................................................................................14
BMS error ....................................................................................................................16
Difference in battery voltage or too deeply discharged batteries ..................................16

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Hybrid inverter & AC coupler/retrofit models
Growatt has a wide assortment of hybrid inverters and AC couplers. This guide will discuss
the necessities and step-by-step installation for the following models:
- MIN 2500-6000TL-XH / MIN 2500-6000TL-XA
- MOD 3000-10000TL3-XH
- SPH 3000-6000 BL / BL-UP
- SPH 5000-10000 BH / BH-UP
- SPA 5000-10000 BH / BH-UP
Please note that Growatt cannot guarantee the system will work properly if batteries from a
3rd party is used.
MIN 2500-6000TL-XH
The MIN TL-XH/XA inverters use the same XH battery system with BMS controller BDC-
95045-A1 and ARK 2.5H-A1. All our inverters are compatible with the same
meters. See the tables below for an overview of compatible batteries
and meters.
BATTERY COMPATIBILITY
At this moment in time (May 2023) the MIN-XH are only compatible with
Growatt ARK-HV batteries. Support for different types of batteries will be
announced at a later date.
BMS controller
BDC 95045-A1
Supports 2-7 batteries
Battery
ARK 2.5H-A1
Needs at least 2 batteries
Battery Base
ARK Battery Base
Necessary to install the batteries on the ground as is
recommend.
Battery Cable
ARK XH Battery
Cable
Every system needs 1 battery cable to connect the inverter to
the BMS controller
Series cable
ARK 2.5H-A1
Series cable
Only necessary to connect a 2nd set/base of ARK 2.5H-A1
batteries

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METER COMPATIBILITY
Brand
meter
Type
Sold as
Connection
Suited for
delta/split
phase
COM
adres
RS485A
place
RS485B
place
Eastron
SDM230
SPM
In-line
No
1
5 / A
6 / A
SDM630V2
TPM
In-Line
Yes
2
A
B
SDM630CT
TPM-CT
External CT
No
2
A
B
Chint
DDSU666
SPM
In-Line
No
3
24
25
DTSU666
TPM
In-Line
Yes
4
24
25
DTSU666CT
TPM-CT
External CT
No
4
24
25
It is recommended to check if the right equipment has been bought and delivered to the
client.
Installing ARK 2.5H-A1 Batteries and Connecting the BMS
The connection of the ARK2.5H-A1 batteries is shown below. Make sure that the cables are
facing the right orientation. After securely connecting, there is a ‘click’ sound.

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The cable can be removed by pressing the buttons on the side and pulling softly. If placing
and removing the cable takes a lot of force, you are probably placing it in the wrong
orientation or you are using the wrong cable, and it may damage the connectors.
IMPORTANT: Do not forget to plug in the Insert plug
in the last battery. If the Insert plug is not connected,
the system will not work correctly.
TIP: If the Insert plug is missing, you can make one
yourself by taking the end of a standard RJ45
connector, and shorting pin 4 and 5, while leaving the
rest unconnected/open.
The communication cable from the BMS goes from the BMU
port to Link 0 of the first battery. Please make sure all cables
are properly inserted.
The INV port on the BMS leads to the SYS COM
port of the inverter.

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In case the communication cable towards the inverter is missing, you can use a standard
RJ45/CAT cable. To connect to the inverter, you will need to connect White Orange to Pin 1,
Orange to Pin 2, White Brown to Pin 7, Brown to Pin 8, as shown above, and the associated
definition of the numbering of the pins is defined below:

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After everything has been properly connected the battery can be turned on. If everything has
been properly connected, you will now see information regarding the battery if you go to
‘Storage Parameters’ on the inverter.

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MOD 3000-10000TL-XH
The MOD 3000-10000TL-XH inverters are the higher power three phase counterparts to the
MIN-XH. Compatiple with the ARK-XH battery system as well as the upcoming APX battery
series.
METER COMPATIBILITY
Brand
meter
Type
Sold as
Connection
Suited for
delta/split
phase
COM
adres
RS485A
place
RS485B
place
Eastron
SDM630V2
TPM
In-Line
Yes
2
A
B
SDM630CT
TPM-CT
External CT
No
2
A
B
Chint
DTSU666
TPM
In-Line
Yes
4
24
25
DTSU666CT
TPM-CT
External CT
No
4
24
25
BMS controller
BDC 95045-A1
Supports 3-10 batteries
Battery
ARK 2.5H-A1
Needs at least 3 batteries
Battery Base
ARK Battery Base
Necessary to install the batteries on the ground as is
recommend.
Battery Cable
ARK XH Battery
Cable
Every system needs 1 battery cable to connect the inverter to
the BMS controller
Series cable
ARK 2.5H-A1
Series cable
Only necessary to connect a 2nd set/base of ARK 2.5H-A1
batteries
BMS controller
APX 98026
Supports 1-6 batteries
Battery
APX 5.0P HV
Battery
Needs at least 1 batteries
Battery Base
APX 5.0P HV
Battery Base
Necessary to install the batteries on the ground as is
recommend.
Battery Cable
APX 5.0P HV
Battery Cable
Every system needs 1 battery cable to connect the inverter to
the BMS controller
Series cable
APX 5.0P HV
Series cable
Only necessary to connect a 2nd set/base of APX 5.0P HV
Battery batteries

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Installing ARK 2.5H-A1 Batteries and Connecting the BMS
The connection of the ARK2.5H-A1 batteries is shown below. Make sure that the cables are
facing the right orientation. An audible/tactile click indicates a secure connection
The cable can be removed by pressing the buttons on the side and pulling softly. If placing
and removing the cable takes a lot of force, make sure to check the orientation of the
cabling, as the connectors are keyed with notches to prevent switches polarities and
accidental disconnection during operation.