Sungrow SG30CX User manual

User Manual
PV Grid-Connected Inverter
SG30CX / SG33CX / SG40CX / SG50CX
SG30_33_40_50CX-UEN-Ver18-202106WWW.SUNGROWPOWER.COM

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About This Manual
The manual mainly contains the product information, as well as guidelines for installation,
operation and maintenance. The manual does not include complete information about
the photovoltaic (PV) system. The reader can get additional information about other de-
vices at wwwwww..ssuunnggrroowwppoowweerr..ccoomm or on the webpage of the respective component
manufacturer.
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This manual is valid for the following inverter models:
•SG30CX
•SG33CX
•SG40CX
•SG50CX
They will be referred to as "inverter" hereinafter unless otherwise specified.
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This manual is intended for inverter owners who will have the ability to interact with the
inverter and qualified personnel who are responsible for the installation and commis-
sioning of the inverter. Qualified personnel should have the following skills:
•Training for installation and commissioning of electrical system, as well as dealing
with hazards
•Knowledge of the manual and other related documents
•Knowledge of the local regulations and directives
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Read the manual and other related documents before performing any work on the inver-
ter. Documents must be stored carefully and be available at all times.
Contents may be periodically updated or revised due to the product development. The
manual content of subsequent versions of the inverter may be subject to change. The
latest manual can be found at ssuuppppoorrtt..ssuunnggrroowwppoowweerr..ccoomm.
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Important instructions contained in this manual should be followed during installation,
operation and maintenance of the inverter. They will be highlighted by the following
symbols.
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or serious injury.

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death or serious injury.
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nor or moderate injury.
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damage.
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About This Manual.....................................................................................................II
1 Safety .............................................................................................................. 1
1.1 PV Panels..................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Utility Grid .................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Inverter ........................................................................................................ 2
2 Product Description .................................................................................... 4
2.1 System Introduction ..................................................................................... 4
2.2 Product Introduction..................................................................................... 5
2.3 Symbols on the Product ............................................................................... 7
2.4 LED Indicator ............................................................................................... 7
2.5 DC Switch.................................................................................................... 8
2.6 Circuit Diagram ............................................................................................ 9
2.7 Function Description .................................................................................... 9
3 Unpacking and Storage ........................................................................... 12
3.1 Unpacking and Inspection.......................................................................... 12
3.2 Inverter Storage ......................................................................................... 12
4 Mechanical Mounting .............................................................................. 13
4.1 Safety during Mounting .............................................................................. 13
4.2 Location Requirements .............................................................................. 13
4.2.1 Environment Requirements............................................................... 14
4.2.2 Carrier Requirements........................................................................ 14
4.2.3 Angle Requirements ......................................................................... 14
4.2.4 Clearance Requirements .................................................................. 15
4.3 Installation Tools......................................................................................... 17
4.4 Moving the Inverter .................................................................................... 18
4.4.1 Manual Transport ............................................................................. 19
4.4.2 Hoisting Transport ............................................................................ 19
4.5 Installing the mounting-bracket .................................................................. 21
4.5.1 PV Bracket-Mounted Installation ....................................................... 21
4.5.2 Wall-Mounted Installation ................................................................. 22

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4.6 Installing the Inverter .................................................................................. 23
5 Electrical Connection ............................................................................... 25
5.1 Safety Instructions...................................................................................... 25
5.2 Terminal Description................................................................................... 25
5.3 Electrical Connection Overview .................................................................. 26
5.4 Crimp OT/DT terminal................................................................................. 28
5.5 Additional Grounding Connection ............................................................... 29
5.5.1 Additional Grounding Requirements.................................................. 29
5.5.2 Connection Procedure...................................................................... 30
5.6 AC Cable Connection ................................................................................. 30
5.6.1 AC Side Requirements...................................................................... 30
5.6.2 Requirements for OT/DT Terminal ..................................................... 32
5.6.3 Connection Procedure...................................................................... 32
5.7 DC Cable Connection................................................................................. 34
5.7.1 PV Input Configuration...................................................................... 35
5.7.2 Assembling the PV Connectors ......................................................... 36
5.7.3 Installing the PV Connector ............................................................... 37
5.8 Communication Junction Box..................................................................... 39
5.9 Communication Wiring Board..................................................................... 40
5.10 RS485 Connection................................................................................... 40
5.10.1 Interface Description ...................................................................... 40
5.10.2 RS485 Communication System ...................................................... 41
5.10.3 Connection Procedure(Terminal Block) ........................................... 43
5.10.4 Connection Procedure (RJ45 Ethernet Port).................................... 44
5.11 Dry Contact Connection ........................................................................... 46
5.11.1 Dry Contact Function...................................................................... 46
5.11.2 Wiring Procedure............................................................................ 48
5.12 DRM Connection（For Countries “AU” and “NZ”） ........................... 48
5.12.1 DRM Function ................................................................................ 48
5.12.2 Connection Procedure.................................................................... 49
5.13 Communication Module Connection (optional) ......................................... 51
6 Commissioning ........................................................................................... 52
6.1 Inspection before Commissioning............................................................... 52
6.2 Commissioning Procedure ......................................................................... 52
7 iSolarCloud App .......................................................................................... 53
7.1 Brief Introduction........................................................................................ 53

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7.2 Installing the App........................................................................................ 53
7.3 Function Overview ..................................................................................... 54
7.4 Login.......................................................................................................... 54
7.4.1 Requirements................................................................................... 54
7.4.2 Login Procedure............................................................................... 54
7.5 Home page................................................................................................ 56
7.6 Run Information ......................................................................................... 58
7.7 Records ..................................................................................................... 60
7.8 More.......................................................................................................... 62
7.8.1 System Parameters .......................................................................... 62
7.8.2 Operation Parameters ...................................................................... 63
7.8.3 Power Regulation Parameters........................................................... 65
7.8.4 Communication Parameters ............................................................. 70
7.8.5 Firmware Update.............................................................................. 70
7.8.6 Password Changing ......................................................................... 71
8 System Decommissioning ...................................................................... 73
8.1 Disconnecting the Inverter.......................................................................... 73
8.2 Dismantling the Inverter.............................................................................. 73
8.3 Disposal of the Inverter............................................................................... 74
9 Troubleshooting and Maintenance ...................................................... 75
9.1 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 75
9.2 Maintenance.............................................................................................. 84
9.2.1 Maintenance Notices........................................................................ 84
9.2.2 Routine Maintenance........................................................................ 85
9.2.3 Cleaning Air Inlet and Outlet .............................................................. 86
9.2.4 Fan Maintenance ............................................................................. 86
10 Appendix .................................................................................................... 88
10.1 Technical Data ......................................................................................... 88
10.2 Wring Distance of DI Dry Contact ............................................................. 92
10.3 Quality Assurance .................................................................................... 93
10.4 Contact Information ................................................................................. 94

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1Safety
The device has been designed and tested strictly according to international safety regu-
lations. Read all safety instructions carefully prior to any work and observe them at all
times when working on or with the device.
Incorrect operation or work may cause:
•Injury or death to the operator or a third party;
•Damage to the device and other properties.
All detailed work-related safety warnings and notes are specified at critical points in this
manual.
The safety instructions in this manual cannot cover all the precautions that
should be followed. Perform operations considering actual onsite conditions.
SUNGROW shall not be held liable for any damage caused by violation of the
safety instructions in this manual.
1.1 PV Panels
PV strings will produce electrical power when exposed to sunlight and can
cause a lethal voltage and an electric shock.
•Always keep in mind that the inverter is dual power supplied. Electrical oper-
ators must wear proper personal protective equipment: helmet, insulated
footwear, gloves, etc.
•Before touching the DC cables, operator must use a measuring device to en-
sure that the cable is voltage-free.
•The opeator must follow all warnings on the PV strings and in its manual.
1.2 Utility Grid
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All electrical connections must be in accordance with local and national
standards.
Only with the permission of the local utility grid company, the inverter can be
connected to the utility grid.
1.3 Inverter
Danger to life from electric shocks due to live voltage
Do not open the enclosure at any time. Unauthorized opening will void warranty
and warranty claims and in most cases terminate the operating license.
Risk of inverter damage or personal injury
•Do not connect or disconnect the PV and AC connectors when the inverter is
running.
•Wait at least 5 minutes for the internal capacitors to discharge after all elec-
tric devices are removed and the inverter is powered off.
•Ensure that there is no voltage or current before connecting or disconnecting
the PV and AC connectors.
All safety instructions, warning labels, and nameplate on the inverter:
•Must be clearly legible.
•Should not be removed or covered.
Risk of burns due to hot components!
Do not touch any hot parts (such as the heat sink) during operation. Only the DC
switch can safely be touched at any time.
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Only qualified personnel can perform the country setting. Unauthorized altera-
tion may cause a breach of the type-certificate marking.
Risk of inverter damage due to electrostatic discharge (ESD)!
By touching the electronic components, you may damage the inverter. For in-
verter handling, be sure to:
•avoid any unnecessary touching;
•wear a grounding wristband before touching any connectors.
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2Product Description
2.1 System Introduction
The inverter is a transformerless 3-phase PV grid-connected inverter. As an integral
component in the PV power system, the inverter is designed to convert the direct current
power generated from the PV modules into grid-compatible AC current and to feed the
AC current into the utility grid.
The intended usage of the inverter is illustrated in the following figure.
ffiigguurree 22--11 Inverter Application in PV Power System
The inverter must not be connected to a PV string that requires positive or nega-
tive grounding.
Do not connect any local load between the inverter and the AC circuit breaker.
IItteemm DDeessccrriippttiioonn NNoottee
APV strings Monocrystalline silicon, polycrystalline silicon and thin-film
without grounding.
B Inverter SG30CX, SG33CX, SG40CX, SG50CX.
CGrid connection
cabinet
Includes devices such as AC circuit breaker, SPD, metering
device.
D Transformer Boost the low voltage from the inverter to grid-compatible
medium voltage.
EUtility grid TN-C, TN-S, TN-C-S, TT, IT.
The following figure shows the common grid configurations.

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2.2 Product Introduction
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The model description is as follows(Take SG30CX as an example) :
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The following figure shows the dimensions of the inverter. The image shown here is for
reference only. The actual product received may differ.
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ffiigguurree 22--22 Inverter Appearance
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1LED indicator To indicate the current working state of the inverter.
2Mounting ears To hang the inverter onto the mounting-bracket.
3Side handles To move the inverter.
4Labels Warning symbols, nameplate, and QR code.
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Additional
grounding
terminals
Use to ground the inverter.
6Bottom handles To move the inverter.
7DC switches To disconnect the DC current safely.
8 Wiring area
DC switches, AC terminals,DC terminals, and communi-
cation terminals. For details, refer to"5.2 Terminal
Description"
DDiimmeennssiioonnss
The following figure shows the dimensions of the inverter.
ffiigguurree 22--33 Dimensions of the Inverter(in mm)
*The image shown here is for reference only. The actual product you receive may differ.
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TTyyppee DDiimmeennssiioonnss ((WW**HH**DD)) WWeeiigghhtt
SG30CX 702×595×310mm 50 kg
SG33CX
SG40CX 782×645×310mm 58 kg
SG50CX 62kg
2.3 Symbols on the Product
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Do not dispose of the inverter together with household waste.
TÜV mark of conformity.
CE mark of conformity.
Regulatory compliance mark.
CGC-SOLAR mark of conformity.
Danger to life due to high voltages!
Only qualified personnel can open and service the inverter.
Disconnect the inverter from all the external power sources before
maintenance!
Burn danger due to the hot surface that may exceed 60°C.
Do not touch live parts for 5 minutes after disconnection from the
power sources.
Read the user manual before maintenance!
* The table shown here is for reference only. The actual product received may differ.
2.4 LED Indicator
The LED indicator on the front of the inverter indicates the working state of the inverter.
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table 2-1 State description of the LED indicator
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Blue
On The device is connected to the grid and operating
normally.
Fast blink
(Period: 0.2s)
The Bluetooth communication is connected and
there is data communication.
No system fault occurs.
Slow blink
(Period: 2s) The device is in standby or startup state (not feed-
ing power into the grid).
Red
On A fault occurs and the device cannot connect to the
grid.
Twinkling
The Bluetooth communication is connected and
there is data communication.
System fault occurs.
Gray
OFF Both the AC and DC sides are powered down.
2.5 DC Switch
The DC switch is used to disconnect the DC current safely whenever necessary.
The SG30CX and SG33CX is equipped with one DC switch to control the connection
and disconnection of all DC terminals.
The SG40CX and SG50CX are equipped with two DC switches separately controlling a
group of DC inputs. The correspondence is as follows:
* The image shown here is for reference only. The actual product received may differ.
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Turn the DC switches to the ON position before restarting the inverter.
2.6 Circuit Diagram
The following figure shows the main circuit of the inverter.
ffiigguurree 22--44 Circuit Diagram
•The MPPT is utilized for DC input to ensure the maximum power from the PV array at
different PV input conditions.
•The inverter circuit converts the DC power into AC power and generates AC power to
loads or utility grid through the AC terminal.
•The protection circuit ensures the safe operation of the device and personal safety.
2.7 Function Description
The inverter is equipped with the following functions:
CCoonnvveerrssiioonn FFuunnccttiioonn
The inverter converts the DC current into grid-compatible AC current and feeds the AC
current into the grid.
DDaattaa SSttoorraaggee
The inverter logs running information, error records, etc.
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The inverter provides various settable parameters. Users can set parameters via the
App to meet the requirements and optimize the performance.
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The inverter is designed with standard RS485 communication interfaces and communi-
cation accessory port.
The standard RS485 communication interfaces are used to establish communication
connection with monitoring devices and upload monitoring data by using communica-
tion cables.
The communication accessory port is used to connect communication module manu-
factured by SUNGROW, and upload monitoring data by means of wireless
communication.
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The inverter can be connected to communication devices via either of the two interfa-
ces. After communication connection is established, users can view inverter information
or set inverter parameters through the iSolarCloud.
It is recommended to use the communication module from SUNGROW. Using
a device from other companies may lead to communication failure or other
unexpected damage.
PPrrootteeccttiioonn FFuunnccttiioonn
The protective functions are integrated in the inverter, including anti-island protection,
LVRT/ZVRT, DC reversed polarity protection, AC short circuit protection, leakage current
protection, DC overvoltage/overcurrent protection, etc.
PPIIDD rreeccoovveerryy
The PID effect (Potential Induced Degradation) of PV modules will cause serious dam-
age to generated output and yield, which can be avoided or recovered by PID recovery
function.
•For positive voltage scheme, after the PID is enabled, the voltage to ground of all PV
strings is greater than 0, and therefore the PV string-to-ground voltage is a positive
value.
•For negative voltage scheme, after the PID is enabled, the voltage to ground of all PV
strings is lower than 0, and therefore the PV string-to-ground voltage is a negative
value.
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