Growatt Solar Charger 3500 User manual

Installation
&
Operation Manual
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Installation Manual Of Solar Charger 3500
SHENZHEN GROWATT NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD

Brief Introduction 1.1 Preface
1.2 Target Group
1.3 Product Description
1.4 Basic System Architecture
1.5 Product Overview
Safety Instructions
Installation
3.1 Unpacking and Inspection
3.2 Basic installation requirements
3.3 Solar Charger connection
SC 3500 address
setting
Table of Contents
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3
4
5.1 Power on/off
5.2 Operation and display panel
Specifications
Trouble Shooting
Operation
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6
7
Manufacturer Warranty
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Contact
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1 Brief Introduction
1.1 Preface
This manual describes the assembly, installation, operation and troubleshooting of
Growatt Solar Charger 3500 of (which designed &produced by )GROWATT NEW
ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CO.LTD.SHENZHEN(Short for Growatt New Energy as below).
Please read this manual carefully and put this manual on some place where is conven-
ient to installation, operation, obtain. Any modifications of Growatt New Energy, we
will not notify the user.（please read this manual carefully before installations and
operations ,keep this manual for future reference ).
Only qualified and trained electrical technicians are allowed to install and operate
Solar Charger 3500. Solar Charger 3500 are compatible with lead acid battery. For
lead acid battery, you are easy to find it on the market. However, we strongly
recommend(suggest) you to contact your installer or Growatt customer service hotline
+ 86-0755-27471942/400-931-3122 to confirm before the procedure.
Solar Charger 3500 is a domestic MPPT charger. Mixing with Growatt off line
Inverter SPF3000/5000 which can increase off line system charging current and satisfy
high capacity battery and fast charge need. Each SPF3000/5000 can match 2 pcs Solar
Charger 3500 at most.
Features:
1)Perfect combination with SPF3000/5000.
2)MPPT solar charge controller.
3)Stable and reliable design ,good appearance as well .
4)Over current/Over temperature protection.
5)Smart battery charger design for optimized battery performance.
6)Growatt SPF3000/5000 can support the monitoring system which can collect all the
input、output data that can be used for analyzing.
7)Easy installation and maintenance.
1.3 Product Description
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1.2 Target Group
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1.4 Basic System Architecture
As above showing ,the photovoltaic off line system be constituted by 2pcs solar
charger and 1pcs Growatt SPF3000/5000,the function of Solar Charger 3500
is increase photovoltaic energy utilization rate and charging current dramatically so
that can save more energy to Battery. photovoltaic off line system can support various
domestic and office devices including motor load,such as fan and refrigerator.
1.5 Product Overview
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Figure 1.1
Figure 1.2
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Safety Instructions 2
1.Before using the unit, read all instructions and cautionary marking on the unit, the
batteries and all appropriate sections of this manual. The company has the right not
to quality assurance, If not according to the instructions of this manual for
installation and cause equipment damage.
2.All the operation and connection please professional electrical or mechanical
engineer.
3.All the electrical installation must comply with the local electrical safety standards
.4.When install PV modules in the daytime, Installer should cover the PV modules by
opaque materials, Otherwise it will be dangerous as high terminal voltage of
modules in the sunshine
5.CAUTION：To reduce risk of injury, charge only deep-cycle lead-acid type
rechargeable battery. Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury and
damage.
6.Do not disassemble the unit. Take it to a qualified service center when service or
repair is required. Incorrect re-assembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
7.To reduce risk of electric shock, disconnect all wirings before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning. Turning off the unit will not reduce this risk.
8.NEVER charge a frozen battery.
9.For optimum operation of this inverter, please follow required spec to select
appropriate cable size. It's very important to correctly operate this inverter.
10.Be very cautious when working with metal tools on or around batteries. A
potential risk exists to drop a tool to spark or short circuit batteries or other electrical
parts and could cause an explosion.
11.GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS -This Solar Charger 3500 should be connected to a
permanent grounded wiring system. Be sure to comply with local requirements and
regulation to install this Solar Charger 3500.
12.Make sure the Solar Charger 3500 is completely assembled, before the operation.
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Status/ Fault indicator
Solar Charger 1
Solar Charger 2
Address Fault
PVA input
PVB input
Power on/off switch
Battery input
Mode & Address switch
RS485 communication port
Ground (yellow-green)
Position Description
WARNING: This chapter contains important safety and operating
instructions. Read and keep this manual for future reference.

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3 Installation
3.1 Unpacking and Inspection
3.2 Basic installation requirements
Before installation, please inspect the unit. Be sure that nothing inside the package is
damaged. You should have received the following items inside of package:
The unit x1
User manual x1
1 meter long cable x1
Setscrews x3
1.The installation location must be suitable for Solar Charger 3500 weight for a long
period time.
2.The installation location must conform with dimension of Solar Charger 3500.
3.Do not mount the solar charger on flammable construction material .
4.The Ingress Protection rate is IP20 and the pollution degree is PD2, The install area
shall be generally conditioned in term of temperature, humidity and air filtration.
5.Battery installation option is not far below the position of energy storage machine.
6.The humidity of the installation location should be 5 ~ 85%.
7.The ambient temperature should be 0℃~55℃ .
8.Solar Charger 3500 can be installed in vertical or lean back on plane, Please refer to
the below Installation position shall not prevent access to the disconnection means.
Figure 3.1
9.In order to ensure machine can run normally and easy to operate, please pay
attention to provide adequate space for Solar Charger 3500. Please refer to below:
Figure 3.2
10.Do not install the machine near television antenna or any other antennas and
antenna cables.
11.Don't install the machine in the living area.
12.Be sure that the machine is out of the children's reach.
13.Install the unit by screwing three crews as below. It's recommended to use M6
screws.
Figure 3.3