Sungrow SG3KTL-M User manual

SG3K_4K_5KTL-M-UEN-Ver15-201303 Version：1.5
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User Manual
SG3KTL-M/SG4KTL-M/
SG5KTL-M
PV Grid-Connected Inverter

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About This Manual
This manual applies to inverter SG3KTL-M, SG4KTL-M and SG5KTL-M. We hope that
the device will meet your satisfaction when you use it with your PV plant system.
Aim
The purpose of this manual is to provide detailed product information and
instructions for the use of SG3KTL-M, SG4KTL-M and SG5KTL-M PV grid-connected
inverter.
Related Documents
The manual cannot include complete information about the PV system. You will get
the additional information about other devices at www.sungrowpower.com or via
the webpage of device manufacturer.
Target Group
The manual is aimed at technical personnel who are responsible for inverter
installation and commissioning in the PV power system and the end customer who
will perform daily LCD operation.
How to Use This Manual
Read this manual and other related documents before any work on the inverter.
Documents must be stored carefully and available at all times.
The contents of the manual will be periodically updated or revised due to the
product development. It is probably that there are changes of manual in the
subsequent inverter edition. The latest manual can be acquired via visiting web
page at www.sungrowpower.com.

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Symbols Explanation
This manual contains important safety and operational instructions that must be
accurately understood and followed during the installation and maintenance of the
equipment.
To ensure optimum use of this manual, note the following explanations of symbols
used.
DANGER indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in
equipment or property damage.
NOTE indicates additional information, emphasized contents or tips to
help you solve problems or save time.

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Symbols on the Inverter Body
Wait at least 10 minutes after disconnecting the inverter from the
utility grid and the PV input before touching any inner live parts.
Hot surface! Do not touch device hot surface when the device is
running.
Read over the user manual before any work on the inverter!
The installation and service of the inverter unit can only be
performed by qualified personnel.

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Contents
About This Manual ..........................................................................I
1Safety Instructions...................................................................1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................1
2Product Introduction ...............................................................6
2.1Intended Usage......................................................................................................6
2.2Product Description..............................................................................................7
2.2.1 Product Appearance ................................................................................................7
2.2.2 Dimensions and Weight of Inverter ...................................................................8
2.2.3 LCD Display Panel......................................................................................................8
2.3Technical Description........................................................................................ 10
2.3.1 Circuit Description ................................................................................................. 10
2.3.2 Functions Description ..........................................................................................10
3Inverter Workflow ..................................................................12
4Unpacking and Storage .........................................................14
4.1Unpacking and Inspection.............................................................................. 14
4.2Identifying Inverter............................................................................................ 15
4.3Delivery Contents............................................................................................... 16
4.4Storage of Inverter ............................................................................................. 17
5Securing Inverter to the Wall.................................................18
5.1Selecting Installation Location...................................................................... 18
5.2Moving Inverter to Installation Site ............................................................. 21
5.3Installation Procedure....................................................................................... 22
6Electrical Connection.............................................................27
6.1General Safety Instruction............................................................................... 27
6.2Terminals Description ....................................................................................... 28
6.3Overview of Electrical Connection............................................................... 29
6.4Connecting Inverter to AC Grid..................................................................... 30

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6.4.1 AC Side Requirements .......................................................................................... 30
6.4.2 Assembling AC Cables to Connector .............................................................. 33
6.4.3 AC Wiring Procedure ............................................................................................. 35
6.5Connecting Inverter to PV Arrays.................................................................. 36
6.5.1 DC Input Configuration Mode........................................................................... 36
6.5.2 Assembling DC Cable to Connector................................................................ 39
6.5.3 DC Wiring Procedure............................................................................................. 41
6.6Grounding of Inverter .......................................................................................43
6.7Communication Cable Connection.............................................................. 44
6.7.1 Communication System ...................................................................................... 44
6.7.2 Communication Connection ............................................................................. 47
7Commissioning ......................................................................51
7.1Verify before Commissioning ......................................................................... 51
7.2Commissioning Procedure .............................................................................. 51
8Disconnecting, Dismantling and Disposing of the Inverter 53
8.1Disconnecting the Inverter .............................................................................53
8.2Dismantling the Inverter.................................................................................. 54
8.3Disposing of the Inverter .................................................................................54
9Troubleshooting and Maintenance ......................................55
9.1LED Indicator Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 55
9.2Troubleshooting of Faults in LCD Screen...................................................55
9.3Maintenance......................................................................................................... 59
9.3.1 Routine Maintenance ........................................................................................... 59
9.3.2 Fan Cleaning and Replacement........................................................................ 60
10Operation of LCD Menu .........................................................61
10.1Button Function .................................................................................................. 61
10.2Overview of LCD Menu..................................................................................... 62
10.3The Default Screen ............................................................................................. 63
10.4Adjusting Contrast.............................................................................................. 63
10.5Current Running Information Checking.....................................................64
10.6Historical Information Checking ...................................................................65

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10.6.1 Running Record Checking................................................................................ 65
10.6.2 Fault Record Checking....................................................................................... 66
10.7Language Setting ............................................................................................... 67
10.8Time Setting ......................................................................................................... 68
10.9Energy Deviation Adjustment........................................................................ 69
10.10Load Default......................................................................................................... 70
10.11Firmware Version Checking ............................................................................ 71
10.12Running Parameters Setting .......................................................................... 72
10.13Protective Parameters Setting ....................................................................... 73
10.14Communication Parameters Setting ........................................................... 75
10.14.1 Address Setting .................................................................................................. 75
10.14.2 Wireless Address Setting.................................................................................76
10.14.3 PV Configuration Mode Setting...................................................................78
10.15Inverter Start/Stop ............................................................................................. 79
11Appendix ................................................................................80
11.1Technical Data ..................................................................................................... 80
11.1.1 Electrical Specifications.....................................................................................80
11.1.2 PV Input Specification........................................................................................82
11.1.3 Temperature Derating Curve........................................................................... 82
11.2Exclusion of Liability.......................................................................................... 83
11.3About Us ................................................................................................................ 84

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1 Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SG3KTL-M, SG4KTL-M and SG5KTL-M inverter are designed and tested in accordance
with the international safety requirements. But as with all electrical and electronic
equipments, certain precautions should be observed during installation, operation
and maintenance work.
There is a risk of inverter damage or personnel injury!
Various plug-in interfaces are provided on the bottom of the inverter. Do
not open the enclosure at any time. Loss of any or all warranty rights may
follow if otherwise.
Operation or work performed incorrectly can result in damage to:
yThe life and well-being of the operator or a third party
yThe inverter and other properties that belong to the operator or a third party
To reduce the risk of injury and ensure the normal operation of the inverter, you
must read over and follow all the instructions, cautions and warnings.
All installation and electrical work must only be performed by qualified
personnel. They have
ybeen trained specially;
yalready completely read through and understood the manual and other
related documents;
ybeen familiar with safety requirements for electrical system.
Technical personnel mentioned above may perform the following work:
ySecure the inverter to the wall
yConnect the inverter to the PV power system
yConnect other devices to the PV power system

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yCommission the inverter
yMaintain and service the inverter
Before Installation
There is a risk of injury if the product is mishandled!
yAlways follow the instructions in the manual when moving and
positioning the inverter.
yThe weight of the equipment can cause injuries, serious wounds, or
bruising if mishandled.
During Installation
Prior to securing the inverter to the wall, it is crucial to make certain that the inverter
is not electrically connected.
System performance can be impaired by poor ventilation!
The equipment requires well ventilation during operation. It is essential to
keep the unit upright and nothing covering the heat sink to let the
equipment interior well cool down.
During Electrical Connection
Lethal voltage exists!
PV arrays will produce electrical energy when exposed to sunlight and thus
can cause an electrical shock hazard.
yWiring of the PV arrays should only be performed by qualified personnel.
yPV modules should be covered by opaque materials during wiring.
All cables must be firmly attached, undamaged, properly insulated and
adequately dimensioned.

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During Inverter Operation
There is a risk of inverter’s damage or personal injury!
Do not disconnect DC connectors while the inverter is under AC load! First
de-energize the equipment from the dual power sources and then verify
that there is no voltage existing.
There is a risk of burns!
Avoid touching device hot parts (such as the heat sink) during operation.
Only the LCD display panel and the optional DC switch can be touched
during inverter operation.
Maintenance and Service
yAny malfunction that may impair the inverter safety operation must be
repaired immediately before the inverter is restarted.
yInverter contains no customer serviceable parts inside. Please contact
local authorized personnel if any service work is required.
Servicing of the device in accordance with the manual should never be
undertaken in the absence of proper tools, test equipments or the more
recent revision of the manual which has been clearly and thoroughly
understood.

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There is a risk of inverter damage or personal injury due to incorrect service
work!
Always keep in mind that the inverter is power supplied by dual power
source: PV arrays and utility grid.
Before any service work, observe the following procedures.
yDisconnect the inverter from the utility grid side first and then PV arrays;
yWait at least 10 minutes for inner capacitors to discharge completely;
yVerify that no voltage and current existing with appropriate testing
devices.
Keep non-related persons away!
A temporary warning sign or barrier must be posted to keep non-related
persons away while performing electrical connection and service work.
Do not open the enclosure when the inverter is under voltage. There is a high likely
risk of explosion in very specific cases of malfunction. The enclosure will protect
persons and property from such an explosion, only if it is correctly sealed.
There is a risk of inverter damage if it is improperly serviced.
Use accessories and spare parts approved by the inverter manufacturer
only. Never modify the inverter or other components of the inverter. The
loss of any or all warranty rights may follow if otherwise.
There is a risk of inverter damage due to electrostatic discharge!
The printed circuit boards contain components sensitive to electrostatic
discharge. Wear a grounding wrist band when handling the boards. Avoid
unnecessary touch of the boards during replacement.

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Others
The selected country settings can be changed by qualified personnel only!
Alternation of the country settings may cause a breach to the
type-certificate marking
All safety instructions, warning labels and nameplate on the inverter body:
ymust be clearly visible;
ymust not be removed, covered or pasted.
These regulations should also be followed:
ythe regulations related to the electricity fed into grid;
ythe safety instructions related to PV arrays;
ythe safety instructions related to other electrical devices.

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2 Product Introduction
2.1 Intended Usage
SG3KTL-M, SG4KTL-M and SG5KTL-M (They will be referred to as inverter hereinafter
unless otherwise specified), single-phase without transformer string inverter, is a
crucial unit between the PV arrays and the utility grid in the small-scaled PV power
system.
Inverter is dedicated to converting direct current power generated by the PV
modules into alternating current, which conforms to parameters of local utility grid,
and feeds the alternating current into the utility grid. An example about intended
usage of the inverter is shown in Fig. 2-1.
Where the positive or negative terminal of PV strings needs to be grounded,
inverter cannot be connected to PV modules of this type.
Fig. 2-1 Application of Inverter to the PV Power System
Item Description Remar
k
A PV strings monocrystalline silicon; polycrystalline silicon and
thin-film of protection class II without grounding
B Inverter SG3KTL-M, SG4KTL-M or SG5KTL-M.
C Metering
device meter cupboard with power distribution system
D Utility grid TT, TN-C, TN-S, TN-C-S

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Any other or additional usage other than the intended usage is not
permitted.
Inverter only accepts PV modules of Protection Class II as its input.
Inverter may only be connected to utility grid via distribution board. Local
loads (home appliance, lights, motor loads, etc.) cannot be connected
between the inverter and AC circuit breaker on the distribution board.
2.2 Product Description
2.2.1 Product Appearance
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Fig. 2-2 Product Description
Item Name Description
1 LCD display panel Inverter operation data view and parameters
configuration.
2 DC switch (Optional) Optional component. It is designed for safely
disconnecting DC current.
3 DC terminals There are three pairs of DC terminals between
PV arrays and inverter.
4 Communication
terminals
One 5-pin terminal and one RJ45 plug-in
terminal.
5 AC terminal Inverter feeds power to utility grid via this
terminal.
6 Mounting ear It is used to hang inverter onto the backplate.
7 Heat sink It is used to cool down the unit temperature
during operation.
8 Fan External fan used for air ventilation (SG3KTL-M
without fan).

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2.2.2 Dimensions and Weight of Inverter
H
Fig. 2-3 Dimensions of Inverter
Tab. 2-1 Dimensions Value
Type W(mm) H(mm) D(mm) Net weight(kg)
SG3KTL-M/SG4KTL-M/
SG5KTL-M 420 555 179 24
2.2.3 LCD Display Panel
As a human-computer interaction interface, LCD display panel comprises LED
indicators, buttons and LCD display screen on inverter front panel.
yLEDs indicate the working status of the inverter
yThe current running information shown on the LCD display
yMalfunction records shown on the LCD display
yInverter configuration by pressing the buttons
RUN
FAULT
ESC /
ENTER/
231
Fig. 2-4 LCD Display Panel

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Item Name Description
1 LED
indicators
They are “RUN” and “FAULT”. User can observe the two
indicators to get the current state of inverter. Detailed
definition is shown in Tab. 2-2.
2 LCD screen
LCD screen can display the current state of the inverter,
current running information, historical information and
parameters to be set.
3 Buttons User can operate the LCD menu of the inverter via the two
buttons. Detailed function is shown in 10.1 .
Tab. 2-2 Description of LED Indicators
Name State Description
“RUN” On Inverter is feeding AC power to the utility grid.
“FAULT” Off
“RUN” Off A malfunction happens;
or protection function triggers.
“FAULT” On
“RUN” Off Inverter is not energized;
or there is communication error between DSP and LCD.
“FAULT” Off

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2.3 Technical Description
2.3.1 Circuit Description
Fig. 2-5 shows the main circuit of inverter.
The inverter boost circuits raise input DC voltage. There are two string MPP trackers
to ensure the maximum power from PV arrays can be utilized. Then the inverter
circuit converts DC power to AC power. Meanwhile inverter is equipped with
protective circuit to guarantee its safety operation which can triggers the AC relay if
required.
Additionally, inverter provides RS485 and WiFi interface for communication. User
can look up running status and set parameters through LCD display panel.
Fig. 2-5 Main Circuit Diagram of inverter
The Main Circuit shown here is for SG4KTL-M and SG5KTL-M, there is only
one string of PV arrays in input area 2 of SG3KTL-M.
2.3.2 Functions Description
Inverter functions can be grouped as the following:
yConversion function
Inverter converts the direct current power into the alternating current power,
which conforms to the grid requirement of its installation country.
yData storage and display
Inverter archives essential data including running information and fault records,
and displays them on the integrated LCD display.
yParameters configuration
Inverter provides various parameters configuration for optimal operation.

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yCommunication interface
Standard RS485 interface for connecting other monitoring devices to the PV
system is included.
yProtection functions include
−short circuit protection
−grounding insulation resistance surveillance
−inverter output voltage surveillance
−inverter output frequency surveillance
−residual current protection
−DC injection of AC output current surveillance
−anti-islanding phenomena protection
−ambient temperature surveillance
−DC over-voltage protection
−over-current protection
−over-temperature protection

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3 Inverter Workflow
The following diagram shows the inverter installation flow. Please follow these
procedures.
UnpackingandInspection
ReadUserManual
MountingtheInverter
ElectricalConnection
CheckbeforeCommissioning
Commissioning
Start
Success?
End
Troubleshooting
Yes
No
1
InstallImmediately？Storage
2
MountingLocationSelection
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3
5
6
7
8
Yes
No
MovingInverter
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Fig. 3-1 Installation Flow Chart