Growatt ShineWiFi-X User manual

04/05/2023
for dataloggers and monitoring
Versie 0.1.4
Growatt New
Energy B.V.
Installation Guide

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Introduction
This installation guide is intended to help you configure the Growatt data logger. In this guide
you will find the configuration of the Shinewifi-X, Shinelink-X and Shinelan-X.
Table of Contents
Introduction...........................................................................................................................1
1 Types of dataloggers .....................................................................................................2
2 Shinewifi-X.....................................................................................................................3
3 Supplies and preparation............................................................................................3
4 Installation..................................................................................................................3
5 Data logger status and malfunctions...........................................................................9
6 Shinelink-X.....................................................................................................................9
7 Supplies and preparation............................................................................................9
8 Installation................................................................................................................10
9 Data logger status and recordings............................................................................10
10 Shinelink-X pairing................................................................................................11
11 Shinelink-X lights correct, but inverter offline.........................................................12
12 Shinelan-X................................................................................................................12
13 Requirements and preparation..............................................................................12
14 Data logger status and malfunctions.....................................................................12
15 Link data logger to account.......................................................................................12
16 Account....................................................................................................................13
17 Installers code.......................................................................................................13
18 Registration via the Shinephone app ....................................................................13
19 Registration via the website..................................................................................15
20 Troubleshooting........................................................................................................17
21 Datalogger already exist .......................................................................................17

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1 Types of dataloggers
It is important to first find out which data logger you have. Each data logger only supports
one connection method and can therefore only be used for this purpose. The easiest way to
recognize the data logger is to look at the sticker that is on the data logger, which always
shows the model.
Shinewifi-X
Only supports a wi-fi connection.
Shinelink-X
The Shinelink-X consists of several parts, namely; the Shinelanbox (base station) and the
RFstick (dongle). The Shinelink-X only supports a wireless connection via radio frequency,
so it cannot connect to a WiFi network.
Shinelan-X
Supports a wired (LAN) connection, so the Shinelan-X cannot connect to the Shinelanbox or
a WiFi network.

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2 Shinewifi-X
3 Supplies and preparation
Supplies:
•Shinewifi-X
•Smartphone with the Shinephone app
•A Wi-Fi network on 2.4Ghz frequency
Preparations:
It is important that the inverter is switched on. Most Growatt inverters only turn on when the
solar panels are connected and they provide sufficient power. This means that the
configuration can only be done in sufficient daylight.
The configuration must be carried out close to the inverter, so make sure you are in the
same room where the inverter is located.
To connect the Shinewifi-X module to your wifi network you need to know the network
name (SSID) and password of your wifi network. Often this information is on a sticker at the
bottom of your modem or router.
Of course, it is also important that there is sufficient WiFi range at the location of the inverter.
Optionally you can test this with a 'Wifi analyzer app' on your smartphone, the signal should
be lower -66dBm.
4 Installation
The new generation data loggers are connected to the USB port of the inverter, the port on
the inverter is indicated as 'USB'.
Before you can connect the data logger to the inverter, you must first loosen the cap on the
inverter, you do this by turning the cap counterclockwise. Then insert the Shinewifi-X into
the USB port and turn the ring clockwise until the arrow on the ring is on the front.

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Configuration
Step 1
Open the Shinephone app on your smartphone, if you don't already
have it you can download it in the Apple App S tore or the Google
Play Store.
Apple app store: ShinePhone on the App Store
Google play store: ShinePhone on the Google Play Store
Step 2
On the login screen, choose 'Configure data logger'.

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Step 3
Scan the QR code of the data log with the camera of your smartphone. The QR code can
be found on the front of the Shinewifi-X.
If it is not possible to scan the QR code with the camera, you can also choose to enter it
manually. In that case, choose 'Manual' and enter the serial number and check code on the
back of the Shinewifi-X.
In the next step you can checkthe serial number and the check code (CC), which must
match the serial number and check code (CC) of the Shinewifi-X.

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Step 4
In the next step, always choose the 'Hotspot Mode'.
Step 5
Activate the hotspot modus on the Shinewifi-X by briefly pressing the button once (do not
hold down), at the bottom of the Shinewifi-X. After a few seconds the light turns solid blue,
this means that the hotspot mode is on and ready to connect. Press 'Next' to continue.

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Step 6
Connect to the hotspot by pressing 'Go to set', the app will now go to your Wi-Fi settings on
your smartphone. Here you can see all available networks in the vicinity. Choose the
network with the name of the serial number of the Shinewifi-X, in most cases it starts with
XGD.
To connect to the hotspot, you will be asked for a password, which is: 12345678
You may get the message that there is no internet available, that's right, you can ignore that
message or click away. Don't choose 'disconnect'.
Once you are connected to the hotspot you can go back to the ShinePhone app.
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Step 7
Check that the serial number of the Shinewifi-X and
the name of the hotspot match, if so, press 'Next'. Is
this the case? Then go back to the Wi-Fi settings of
your smartphone and check if you are connected to the
Wi-Fi network of the Shinewifi-X hotspot.
Step 8
Open all available wi-fi network and by pressing the
arrow ( ) and choose your own wi-fi network from the
list. Is your Wi-Fi network not listed? Then check
whether your Wi-Fi network has sufficient range.
In the second field, enter the password of your own Wi-
Fi network. Please note that this should not contain
special punctuation marks. For example, an @ or # is
not recognized by the Shinewifi-X.
Make sure you've selected the correct Wi-Fi network
and entered thecorrect password. If so, choose
'Configure immediately' to establish the connection.

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Step 9
The Shinewifi-X will now try to connect to your Wi-Fi network. Once the percentage has
reached 100%, the app will notify you whether the connection was successful or not. If the
message 'Configuration success' appears, then the configuration is successful and the
Shinewifi-X is connected to your Wi-Fi network.
Are you getting a 'Configuration failed' error? Then check the light on the Shinewifi-X a
minute after completing the setup, is it flashing blue? Then the configuration is still
successful and the Shinewifi-X is connected to your WiFi network.
5 Data logger status and malfunctions
On the Shinewifi-X there are a total of 3 LED lights that provide information about the status
of the Shinewifi-X.
The Shinewifi-X is connected to the inverter but still needs to be configured.
The hotspot mode of the Shinewifi-X is active.
The Shinewifi-X is connected to the WiFi network and to the Growatt server.
The Shinewifi-X cannot connect to the Wi-Fi network, possibly due to a wrong
password of your Wi-Fi network. Check the password and run the configuration
again.
The Shinewifi-X is successfully connected to the WiFi network, but cannot connect
to the Growatt server. An active firewall may be blocking the connection to the
server. Turn off the firewall or open ports 5279 and 5280 on your modem/router.
The Shinewifi-X may be defective. Reset the Shinewifi-X by pressing the button at
the bottom for 8 seconds and restart the Shinewifi-X by disconnecting it and
plugging it back in after a few seconds. If the light remains solid red, the Shinewifi-X
must be replaced.
If all the lights are on at the same time and constantly, the Shinewifi-X may be
defective. Reset the Shinewifi-X by pressing the button at the bottom for 8 seconds
and restart the Shinewifi-X by disconnecting it and plugging it back in after a few
seconds. If all lights remain on at the same time and constantly, the Shinewifi-X
must be replaced.
6 Shinelink-X
7 Supplies and preparation
Supplies:
•Shinelink-X
•A modem or router with a free network port
Preparations:
It is important that the inverter is switched on. Most Growatt inverters only turn on when the
solar panels are connected and they provide sufficient power. This means that the
configuration can only be done in sufficient daylight.
When linking the Shinelink-X to the account, the serial number of the Shinelanbox must be
used, do not use the serial number of the RFstick.

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8 Installation
The new generation dataloggers are connected to the USB port of the inverter, the port on
the inverter is indicated as 'USB'.
Before you can connect the data logger to the inverter, you must first loosen the cap on the
inverter, you do this by turning the cap counterclockwise. Then insert the RF-stick into the
USB port and turn the ring clockwise until the arrow on the ring is on the front.
Connect the Shinelanbox to your internet modem with the supplied network cable and plug
the supplied power adapter into a power outlet.
If everything is connected correctly, the lights will light up as follows:
Constant
Constant
Flashes 1 time every 3 seconds (when connected to 1 inverter)
Off
9 Data logger status and recordings
If you cannot monitor the inverter in the Shinephone app, it may have different
characteristics. First, check the status lights on the Shinelanbox. Below are the status of
the LEDs and the solutions for the most common problems.
Shinelanbox is on
Shinelanbox is off
Make sure the power adapter is plugged into a
working power outlet.
Shinelanbox is connected
to the Internet and the
server

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The network cable is not
connected
Make sure the network cable is connected
directly to a modem or router. Do not connect the
network cable to a network switch or powerline
adapters.
Shinelanbox is not
connected to the server
The connection to the server is blocked. This may
be caused by a firewall setting on the Internet
modem. Turn off the firewall or open ports 5279
and 5280.
There is no connection to
the RF-stick in the inverter
Restore the connection between the Shinelanbox
and the RF-stick by pressing the reset button
once on both devices (do not press and hold).
See also Chapter 3.3.1
There is a connection to
the RFstick in the inverter
Pairing mode is off
Pairing mode is on
The info light will flash quickly when pairing mode
is started by pressing the reset button once. The
Shinelanbox is now looking for an RF-stick.
Constant
Blink
Off
10 Shinelink-X pairing
If the 3rd light on the Shinelanbox does not flash, then there is no connection between the
Shinelanbox and RF-stick. First check whether the inverter is on (Note: in case of little or no
daylight, the inverter automatically turns off and the inverter is offline).
The distance between the Shinelanbox and RF-stick may not exceed 20 meters as the
crow flies, depending on objects such as walls and/or other jammers.
You can easily restore the pairing by briefly pressing the reset button once on both devices.
Do not press and hold the button, this will reset the device.
Step 1
Press the reset button on the RF-stick once,
The light will now flash very quickly.
Step 2
Press the reset button on the Shinelanbox once,
the 4th ( ) light will now flash .
If the pairing is successful, the 3rd ( ) light will
flash 1 time every 3 seconds.

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11 Shinelink-X lights correct, but inverter offline
Are all the lights on correctly, but is the inverter still offline? Then check that the correct
serial number is associated with the account. With the Shinelink-X, the serial number of the
Shinelanbox (base station) must be linked and not that of the RF-stick (dongle).
12 Shinelan-X
13 Requirements and preparation
Supplies:
•Shinelan-X
•A modem or router with a free network port
Preparations:
It is important that the inverter is switched on. Most Growatt inverters only turn on when the
solar panels are connected and they provide sufficient power. This means that the
configuration can only be done in sufficient daylight.
14 Data logger status and malfunctions
The Shine lan-X is connected
to the inverter.
Connect the network cable .
The Shinelan-X is connected
to the inverter, but is not
connected to the router.
Make sure network cable is connected. The Shinelan-
Xhas a 10Mb ps connection, check if your equipment
is compatible with that.
The Shinelan-X is connected
to the inverter and connected
to the router, but is not
connected to the server.
The connection to the server is blocked. This may be
caused by a firewall setting on the Internet modem.
Turn off the firewall or open ports 5279 and 5280.
The Shinelan-X is connected
to the inverter and connected
to the router and server.
The Shinelan-X is configured correctly.
15 Link data logger to account
If the data logger has not previously been linked to your account, you can perform the link
via the website https://server.growatt.com/. If you do not yet have an account, you can
register, see sections 6.2 and 6.3.
Linking the data viewer via the website:

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16 Account
If you don't have an account yet, you'll need to create one via the Shinephone app or the
website https://server.growatt.com/
17 Installers code
To create an account you need an installer code. You can request this from the installer who
installed the system with you . If the installer is not known, you can use the general code:
ALMY7 - Netherlands
AMYK4 - Belgium
BHMRC - France
EBNZGC - Denmark
EBRXW8 - Finland
Note! For warranty purposes, it is important that you use the code of the relevant installer.
Only use the general code if the installer cannot be traced or if the installer is no longer
active.
18 Registration via the Shinephone app
Step 1
Open the Shinephone app and click on 'Register' in the
login screen of the Shinephone app to create a new account
register.

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Step 2 –Create account
Fill in your personal details.
Country of
region
The country in which you live
Username
Think of a unique username
(tip: use your email address)
Password
Come up with a password
Repeat
password
Repeat the password
Phone number
Your phone number
Email address
Your e-mail address
Verification
code
First choose 'Send verification code'.
You will receive a verification code in
the mail,
enter this code.
Install code
Enter the installer code you received
from your installer
Step 3 –Create plant
Fill in details of your system.
Plant name
Come up with a name for your
installation
Installation date
Date the system was installed in
Plant address
Address where the system is installed
Time zone
Time zone
PV capacity
The power of your inverter (in watts)
Plant type
Residential = Private system
Commercial = Commercial system
Ground mounted = Industrial system
Fund revenue
Currency
PV plant picture
Photo of the system (optional)

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19 Registration via the website
Go to: https://server.growatt.com/
Choose 'Register an account' to register a new account.
Step 2 –Create account
Fill in your personal details.
Country
The country in which you live
Username
Think of a unique username
(tip: use your email address)
Password
Come up with a password
Password
confirm
Repeat the password
Language
Language
Phone number
Your phone number
Email
Your e-mail address
Install code
Enter the installer code you received
from your installer

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Step 3 –Create plant
Fill in details of your system.
Plant name
Come up with a name for your
installation
Installation date
Date the system was installed in
Time zone
Time zone
Plant address
Address where the system is installed
PV capacity
The power of your inverter (in watts)
Plant type
Residential = Private system
Commercial = Commercial system
Ground mounted = Industrial system
Selling price
The price per kWh of your network
operator and the currency
Step 4 –Link data logger to account (optional)
Attach the data logger to your account by entering the serial number and the check code
(CC). Do you want to link it at a later time? Then choose 'Jump over'.

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20 Troubleshooting
Are you still experiencing problems with your data logger? Then we advise you to contact an
installer. Unfortunately, Growatt does not employ installers to assist you with this.
21 Datalogger already exist
If you receive the message 'Datalogger already exist', the data logger may already be
linked to your account.
Do you suspect that the data logger is linked to another account, for example to the account
of a previous occupant of the house? Then send an e-mail to Growatt
([e-mail]) with the request to disconnect the data logger. Clearly state the
serial number and the check code (CC) of the data logger with the request to disconnect it.