Sungrow SH5K Owner's manual

SH5K-QUEN-Ver20-201511 Version：2.0
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Quick User Manual
SH5K
Grid-Connected Hybrid Inverter

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Notice
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device.
The contents will be periodically updated or revised due to the product
development. Information in this manual is subject to change without advance
notice!
Make sure to read over, fully understand and strictly follow the detailed instructions
of the user manual and other regulations before installation. Any violation could
result in personal death or injury or device damage
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Contact Information
Should you have any question about this product, please contact us.
Company: Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd.
Website: www.sungrowpower.com
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Address: No.1699 Xiyou Rd., New & High Technology Industrial Development
Zone, Hefei, P. R. China.
Zip: 230088
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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System Overview

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Contents
System Overview............................................................................II
1Installation ...............................................................................1
1.1Delivery Contents..................................................................................................1
1.2Location Requirements .......................................................................................2
1.3Installing the Inverter...........................................................................................3
1.4Installing the Meter...............................................................................................4
2Electrical Connection...............................................................5
2.1Terminal Description ............................................................................................ 5
2.2Meter Connection .................................................................................................5
2.3Grid Connection.....................................................................................................7
2.4PV Connection........................................................................................................7
2.5Grounding the Inverter .......................................................................................9
2.6Communication Connection.............................................................................9
2.7Battery Connection............................................................................................ 11
2.8DO Connection.................................................................................................... 13
3Commissioning.......................................................................15
3.1Button Fuction..................................................................................................... 15
3.2Commissioning Procedure.............................................................................. 15
4Operation ...............................................................................19
4.1Main Screen.......................................................................................................... 19
4.2LCD Menu.............................................................................................................. 21
4.3Setting Country Code ....................................................................................... 22
4.4Setting Protection Parameters....................................................................... 23
4.5Setting Communication Parameters........................................................... 23
5Troubleshooting.....................................................................25
6Appendix ................................................................................34

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1 Installation
1.1 Delivery Contents
Check the completeness according to the packaging list and the inner contents for
any visible damage.
Contact SUNGROW or the distributor for any damage or anything missing.
Fig. 1-1 Delivery Contents
a) Each set includes a tapping screw, a washer, a locking washer, and an
expansion plug.
b) One is for external grounding, and the other two for locking the inverter.
c) Only qualified personnel are allowed to use the key.
d) The documents include a Quick User Manual and 1 CD, quality certificates,
packaging list, and product test reports.

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1.2 Location Requirements
 The concrete wall should be suitable for the weight and dimensions of inverter.
 The location should be convenient for installation, cable connection or service.
 Don’t install the inverter in living area. Noise during running may affect daily life.
 The location should be not accessible for children.
 The power output will be reduced when the ambient temperature exceeds 45°C.
 The location should be away from flammable materials or gas, and not closed.
 Shaded site of the building would be better.

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 Be at eye level for easy operation
and viewing:
 Install it vertically for sufficient heat
dissipation:
 Clearance requirements for single and multiple installation:
1.3 Installing the Inverter
Install the inverter onto the wall by means of the wall-mounting bracket and
expansion plug sets.
The depth of the holes should be about 70 mm.
Be sure to adhere to the following screw assembly: taping screw, spring washer,
fender washer, wall-mounting bracket.

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1.4 Installing the Meter
The Sungrow single-phase energy meter supports 35 mm standard rail installation,
as shown in the following figure.
Fig. 1-2 Installing the Meter to Rail

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2 Electrical Connection
2.1 Terminal Description
Fig. 2-1 Configuration Circuit Board inside the Inverter
No. Description Connection No. Description Connection
1 L, N, PE AC 6 BAT_Temp. Battery
2 Copper PV (Parallel) 7 CAN Battery
3 Ethernet Communication 8 DO1 Power
management
4 RS485 (A1, B1) Battery 9 DO2 Power
management
RS485 (A2, B2) Meter
5 DI terminals Reserved 10 BAT+, BAT- Battery
2.2 Meter Connection

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The Sungrow single-phase energy meter is installed next to the main switch.
Connecting the Power Cable
1. Strip the insulation from the cable.
Item Description Remarks
A Insulation -
B Wire 5 mm~8 mm
C Cross-section 16 mm²(L)
The cross-section of Nline is customized. Ensure that the lines are firmly
fastened.
2. Connect the power cables to the terminals Land N.
Connecting the RS485_2
Connect the terminals Aand Bto the terminals A2 and B2 on the inverter.
The terminals Cand Eon the meter are reserved.

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When the length of RS485
twisted-pair cable is longer than 100
m, push the "120ohM" (1) switch to
“ON” to ensure the stable
communication.
2.3 Grid Connection
Fasten the lines with the torque 1.2 Nm.
2.4 PV Connection
The inverter has two PV inputs and can be configured in independent mode or
parallel mode. Refer to the user manual for mode selection.
Before connecting the PV arrays to the inverter, ensure that the impedances
between the positive terminals of the PV string and Earth, between the
negative terminal of the PV string and Earth are larger than 200 Kohm.

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The inverter will not function properly if the DC polarities are reversed.
 Check the positive and negative polarity of the PV cells.
 For the same MPPT, reverse connection of a single string is prohibited. A
permanent failure of the system or inverter may follow if otherwise.
Cable Requirements:
Cross-Section Cable
Diameter
Max. Withstand
Voltage
Max. Withstand
Current
4 mm2...6 mm2
AWG12…AWG10
3 mm…6
mm 600 V Same as short-circuit current.
 Strip the insulation from the cables by 7 mm~8 mm.
 Tighten the cable gland with the torque 2.5…3 Nm.

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2.5 Grounding the Inverter
Where there is only one inverter in the system, connect the “PE” cable to the PE bar.
Fig. 2-2 Second PE Terminal
2.6 Communication Connection
2.6.1 Ethernet Connection
Connect the inverter to PC through Ethernet port to set up Ethernet
communication. Ethernet connection with a router is shown in the following figure.
Item Description Specification
A Screw M5×12 mm (3.0 Nm)
B Spring washer -
C Washer -
D Cable socket -
E Yellow-green cable 6-10mm2copper wire or
10-16mm2aluminum wire

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Use the TIA/EIA 568B standard network cable with the diameter 3 mm ~5.3 mm.
Remove the cable jacket by 8 mm~15 mm and use the Ethernet crimper to crimp
the cable.
2.6.2 Wi-Fi Connection (Optional)
1. Unscrew the waterproof lid from the Wi-Fi terminal.
2. Install the Wi-Fi module. Slightly shake it by hand to determine whether it’s
installed firmly.

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3. Refer to the Quick User Manual delivered with the module to configure the
Wi-Fi.
2.7 Battery Connection
2.7.1 Connecting the Power Cable
Be sure to adhere to the following screw assembly: screw head, spring washer,
fender washer, OT terminal.
2.7.2 Connecting the CAN Cable
The CAN cable enables the communication between the inverter and Samsung
Li-ion battery or LG Li-ion battery.
Use the TIA/EIA 568B standard network cable with the diameter 4 mm ~5.3 mm.
Remove the cable jacket by 8 mm~15 mm and use the Ethernet crimper to crimp
the cable.

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2.7.3 Connecting the RS485_1 Cable
The RS485 cable enables the communication between the inverter and the Pylon
Li-ion battery.
Cross-section: 2*0.5 mm², cable diameter: 3 mm to 5.3 mm