Sungrow SH8.0RT User manual

SH5.0RT/
SH6.0RT/SH8.0RT/SH10RT/
SH5.0RT-20/SH6.0RT-20/SH8.0RT-
20/SH10RT-203–Phase Hybrid
Inverter User ManualSH5.0–
10RT&SH5.0–10RT-20-UEN-Ver20-
202212
User Manual
3–Phase Hybrid Inverter
SH5.0RT/SH6.0RT/SH8.0RT/SH10RT/SH5.0RT-20/
SH6.0RT-20/SH8.0RT-20/SH10RT-20
SH5.0–10RT&SH5.0–10RT-20-UEN-Ver20-202212

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in part or in full, for commercial purposes by any means.
• It is prohibited to perform reverse engineering, cracking, or any other operations that
compromise the original program design of the software developed by SUNGROW.

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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. Readers can get additional information at www.sungrowpower.
com or on the webpage of the respective component manufacturer.
Validity
This manual is valid for the following model of low-power grid-connected PV string inverters:
• SH5.0RT
• SH6.0RT
• SH8.0RT
• SH10RT
• SH5.0RT-20
• SH6.0RT-20
• SH8.0RT-20
• SH10RT-20
It will be referred to as "inverter" hereinafter unless otherwise specified.
Target Group
This manual is intended for professional technicians who are responsible for installation, op-
eration, and maintenance of inverters, and users who need to check inverter parameters.
The inverter must only be installed by professional technicians. The professional technician
is required to meet the following requirements:
• Know electronic, electrical wiring and mechanical expertise, and be familiar with electri-
cal and mechanical schematics.
• Have received professional training related to the installation and commissioning of elec-
trical equipment.
• Be able to quickly respond to hazards or emergencies that occur during installation and
commissioning.
• Be familiar with local standards and relevant safety regulations of electrical systems.
• Read this manual thoroughly and understand the safety instructions related to
operations.
How to Use This Manual
Please read this manual carefully before using the product and keep it properly at a place
for easy access.
All contents, pictures, marks, and symbols in this manual are owned by SUNGROW. No part
of this document may be reprinted by the non-internal staff of SUNGROW without written
authorization.

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Contents of this manual may be periodically updated or revised, and the actual product pur-
chased shall prevail. Users can obtain the latest manual from support.sungrowpower.com
or sales channels.
Symbols
This manual contains important safety instructions, which are highlighted with the following
symbols, to ensure personal and property safety during usage, or to help optimize the prod-
uct performance in an efficient way.
Please carefully understand the meaning of these warning symbols to better use the manual.
Indicates high-risk potential hazards that, if not avoided, may lead to death or seri-
ous injury.
Indicates moderate-risk potential hazards that, if not avoided, may lead to death or
serious injury.
Indicates low-risk potential hazards that, if not avoided, may lead to minor or mod-
erate injury.
Indicates potential risks that, if not avoided, may lead to device malfunctions or fi-
nancial losses.
“NOTE” indicates additional information, emphasized contents or tips that may be
helpful, e.g., to help you solve problems or save time.

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Contents
All Rights Reserved .....................................................................................................I
About This Manual......................................................................................................II
1 Safety Instructions ............................................................................................1
1.1 Unpacking and Inspection ...............................................................................2
1.2 Installation Safety ...........................................................................................2
1.3 Electrical Connection Safety............................................................................3
1.4 Operation Safety ............................................................................................5
1.5 Maintenance Safety........................................................................................5
1.6 Disposal Safety ..............................................................................................6
2 Product Description ..........................................................................................7
2.1 System Introduction........................................................................................7
2.2 Product Introduction........................................................................................7
2.3 Symbols on the Product ..................................................................................9
2.4 LED Indicator ...............................................................................................10
2.5 DC Switch....................................................................................................10
2.6 PV Energy Storage System (PV ESS) ............................................................ 11
2.6.1 PV ESS Introduction............................................................................ 11
2.6.2 Declaration For Back-Up Function ........................................................12
2.6.3 Energy Management ...........................................................................13
2.7 Parallel System ............................................................................................15
2.7.1 Grid-connected Parallel System ...........................................................15
2.7.2 Off-grid Parallel System.......................................................................17
2.8 PV Storage and EV-Charging System ............................................................20
2.9 Retrofitting the Existing PV System................................................................21
2.10 Retrofitted PV Storage and EV-Charging System ..........................................23
3 Function Description ......................................................................................24
3.1 Safety Function ............................................................................................24
3.1.1 Protection...........................................................................................24
3.1.2 Earth Fault Alarm ................................................................................24
3.2 Energy Conversion and Management ............................................................24
3.2.1 Power Derating...................................................................................24

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3.2.2 DRM (“AU”/“NZ”).................................................................................25
3.2.3 Regular Operational Voltage Range .....................................................25
3.2.4 Regular Operational Frequency Range.................................................26
3.2.5 Reactive Power Regulation..................................................................26
3.2.6 Load Control.......................................................................................26
3.3 Battery Management ....................................................................................26
3.3.1 Charge Management...........................................................................28
3.3.2 Discharge Management.......................................................................29
3.4 Communication and Configuration .................................................................30
3.5 EV Charger Management..............................................................................30
4 Unpacking and Storage .................................................................................31
4.1 Unpacking and Inspection .............................................................................31
4.2 Scope of Delivery .........................................................................................32
4.3 Inverter Storage ...........................................................................................33
5 Mechanical Mounting .....................................................................................34
5.1 Safety During Mounting.................................................................................34
5.2 Location Requirements .................................................................................35
5.2.1 Environment Requirements..................................................................35
5.2.2 Carrier Requirements ..........................................................................35
5.2.3 Angle Requirements............................................................................36
5.2.4 Clearance Requirements .....................................................................36
5.3 Installation Tools...........................................................................................37
5.4 Moving the Inverter.......................................................................................38
5.5 Installing the Inverter.....................................................................................39
6 Electrical Connection .....................................................................................41
6.1 Safety Instructions........................................................................................41
6.2 Terminal Description .....................................................................................42
6.3 Electrical Connection Overview .....................................................................45
6.4 External Protective Grounding Connection .....................................................48
6.4.1 External Protective Grounding Requirements ........................................ 49
6.4.2 Connection Procedure.........................................................................49
6.5 AC Cable Connection ...................................................................................51
6.5.1 AC Side Requirements ........................................................................51
6.5.2 Assembling the AC Connector .............................................................51
6.5.3 Installing the AC Connector..................................................................54
6.6 DC Cable Connection ...................................................................................55

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6.6.1 PV Input Configuration ........................................................................57
6.6.2 Assembling the PV Connectors ............................................................58
6.6.3 Installing PV Connector .......................................................................59
6.7 Communication Connection ..........................................................................61
6.7.1 Ethernet Connection............................................................................61
6.7.2 WiNet-S Connection............................................................................63
6.7.3 RS485 Connection..............................................................................66
6.8 Smart Energy Meter Connection ....................................................................69
6.9 Battery Connection.......................................................................................70
6.9.1 Connecting the Power Cable................................................................71
6.9.2 Connecting the CAN Cable ..................................................................75
6.9.3 Connecting the Enable Cable...............................................................75
6.10 EV-Charger Communication Connection ......................................................75
6.11 DO Connection...........................................................................................76
6.12 DI Connection ............................................................................................77
6.12.1 Assembling the COM Connector ........................................................78
6.12.2 Installing the COM Connector.............................................................80
6.13 Backup Connection.....................................................................................81
7 Commissioning ...............................................................................................82
7.1 Inspection Before Commissioning..................................................................82
7.2 Commissioning Procedure ............................................................................82
7.3 App Preparation ...........................................................................................83
7.4 Creating a Plant............................................................................................83
8 iSolarCloud App ..............................................................................................92
8.1 Brief Introduction ..........................................................................................92
8.2 Installing App ...............................................................................................92
8.3 Account Registration.....................................................................................93
8.4 Login ...........................................................................................................94
8.4.1 Requirements .....................................................................................94
8.4.2 Login Procedure .................................................................................94
8.5 Initial Settings...............................................................................................96
8.5.1 Feed-in Limitation ...............................................................................96
8.5.2 Backup Mode......................................................................................96
8.5.3 Reactive Power Regulation Mode.........................................................96
8.6 Function Overview........................................................................................99
8.7 Home ........................................................................................................100
8.8 Run Information..........................................................................................102

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8.9 Records.....................................................................................................103
8.9.1 Chart................................................................................................103
8.9.2 Fault Alarm Record ...........................................................................104
8.9.3 Event Records ..................................................................................105
8.10 Inverter (Optional).....................................................................................106
8.11 EV-Charger (Optional)...............................................................................107
8.11.1 Driving Distance Per kWh................................................................. 109
8.11.2 Charging Mode................................................................................109
8.11.3 Parameter Setting ........................................................................... 114
8.11.4 Start/Stop Switch............................................................................. 115
8.12 More........................................................................................................ 116
8.12.1 System Parameters......................................................................... 117
8.12.2 Running Time ................................................................................. 118
8.12.3 Fault Recovery................................................................................ 118
8.12.4 Regular Parameters ........................................................................ 119
8.12.5 Off-grid Parameters......................................................................... 119
8.12.6 Active Power Regulation.................................................................. 120
8.12.7 Reactive Power Regulation .............................................................. 120
8.12.8 Battery Discharge Time ................................................................... 121
8.12.9 Battery Forced Charge Time ............................................................ 122
8.12.10 Load Control .................................................................................123
8.12.11 Communication Parameters ........................................................... 124
8.12.12 Firmware Update...........................................................................125
8.12.13 Grounding Detection......................................................................126
8.12.14 Parallel Configuration ....................................................................126
8.12.15 Frequency Shift Power Control ....................................................... 127
8.12.16 Energy Management Mode ............................................................ 127
8.12.17 MicroGrid System Parameters........................................................128
8.12.18 DO Configuration ..........................................................................130
9 System Decommissioning ..........................................................................131
9.1 Decommissioning the Inverter ..................................................................... 131
9.1.1 Disconnecting Inverter.......................................................................131
9.1.2 Dismantling the Inverter..................................................................... 131
9.1.3 Disposal of Inverter ...........................................................................132
9.2 Decommissioning the Battery ...................................................................... 132
10 Troubleshooting and Maintenance ..........................................................134

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10.1 Troubleshooting........................................................................................134
10.2 Maintenance ............................................................................................139
10.2.1 Maintenance Notices.......................................................................139
10.2.2 Routine Maintenance.......................................................................140
10.2.3 Replacing the Button Cell................................................................. 140
11 Appendix ......................................................................................................142
11.1 Technical Data..........................................................................................142
11.2 The Compatibility for Backup under Off-grid Scenario .................................. 153
11.3 Quality Assurance.....................................................................................154
11.4 Contact Information...................................................................................154

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1Safety Instructions
When installing, commissioning, operating, and maintaining the product, strictly observe the
labels on the product and the safety requirements in the manual. Incorrect operation or work
may cause:
• Injury or death to the operator or a third party.
• Damage to the product and other properties.
• Do not operate the product and cables (including but not limited to moving the
product, installing the product, operating the product and cables, powering up
the product, maintaining the product, and working at heights) in harsh weather
conditions such as lightning, rain, snow, and level 6 or stronger wind.
• In case of fire, evacuate from the building or product area and call the fire alarm.
Re-entry into the burning area is strictly prohibited under any circumstances.
• Tighten the screws with the specified torque using tools when fastening the
product and terminals. Otherwise, the product may be damaged. And the dam-
age caused is not covered by the warranty.
• Learn how to use tools correctly before using them to avoid hurting people or
damaging the device.
• Maintain the device with sufficient knowledge of this manual and use proper
tools.
• The safety instructions in this manual are only supplements and cannot cover
all the precautions that should be followed. Perform operations considering ac-
tual onsite conditions.
• SUNGROW shall not be held liable for any damage caused by violation of gen-
eral safety operation requirements, general safety standards, or any safety in-
struction in this manual.
• When installing, operating, and maintaining the product, comply with local laws
and regulations. The safety precautions in this manual are only supplements
to local laws and regulations.

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1.1 Unpacking and Inspection
• Check all safety signs, warning labels and nameplates on devices.
• The safety signs, warning labels and nameplates must be clearly visible and
cannot be removed or covered before the device is decommissioned.
After receiving the product, check whether the appearance and structural parts of
the device are damaged, and check whether the packing list is consistent with the
actual ordered product. If there are problems with the above inspection items, do
not install the device and contact your distributor first. If the problem persists, con-
tact SUNGROW in time.
1.2 Installation Safety
• Make sure there is no electrical connection before installation.
• Before drilling, avoid the water and electricity wiring in the wall.
Improper installation may cause personal injury!
• If the product supports hoisting transport and is hoisted by hoisting tools, no
one is allowed to stay under the product.
• When moving the product, be aware of the product weight and keep the balance
to prevent it from tilting or falling.
Before operating the product, must check and ensure that tools to be used have
been maintained regularly.
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1.3 Electrical Connection Safety
Before electrical connections, please make sure that the inverter is not damaged,
otherwise it may cause danger!
Before electrical connections, please make sure that the inverter switch and all
switches connected to the inverter are set to "OFF", otherwise electric shock may
occur!
The PV string will generate lethal high voltage when exposed to sunlight.
• Operators must wear proper personal protective equipment during electrical
connections.
• Must ensure that cables are voltage-free with a measuring instrument before
touching DC cables.
• Respect all safety instructions listed in relevant documents about PV strings.
Danger to life due to a high voltage inside the inverter!
• Be sure to use special insulation tools during cable connections.
• Note and observe the warning labels on the product, and perform operations
strictly following the safety instructions.
• Respect all safety instructions listed in this manual and other pertinent
documents.
If the battery is short-circuited, the instantaneous current will be excessively high
and a large amount of energy will be released, which may cause fire and personal
injury.
Disconnect the battery from all voltage sources prior to performing any work on
the battery.
Lethal voltages are present at the battery terminals and cables connecting to the
inverter. Severe injuries or death may occur if the cables and terminals in the inver-
ter are touched.
Observe all safety information provided by the battery manufacturer.
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Damage to the product caused by incorrect wiring is not covered by the warranty.
• Electrical connection must be performed by professionals.
• Please use measuring devices with an appropriate range. Overvoltage can dam-
age the measuring device and cause personal injury.
• All cables used in the PV generation system must be firmly attached, properly
insulated, and adequately dimensioned.
• Do not damage the ground conductor. Do not operate the product in the ab-
sence of a properly installed ground conductor. Otherwise, it may cause per-
sonal injury or product damage.
Check the positive and negative polarity of the PV strings, and connect the PV con-
nectors to corresponding terminals only after ensuring polarity correctness.
During the installation and operation of the inverter, please ensure that the positive
or negative poles of PV strings do not short-circuit to the ground. Otherwise, an
AC or DC short-circuit may occur, resulting in equipment damage. The damage
caused by this is not covered by the warranty.
The interfaces of the battery in the system must be compatible with the inverter.
The entire battery voltage range must be completely within the permissible range
of the inverter, and the battery voltage shall not exceed the maximum permissible
DC input voltage of the inverter.
• Comply with the safety instructions related to PV strings and the regulations re-
lated to the local grid.
• Install the external protective grounding cable first when performing electrical
connection and remove the external protective grounding cable last when re-
moving the inverter.
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1.4 Operation Safety
When routing cables, ensure a distance of at least 30 mm between the cables and
heat-generating components or areas to protect the insulation layer of cables from
aging and damage.
When the product is working:
• Do not touch the product enclosure.
• It is strictly forbidden to plug and unplug any connector on the inverter.
• Do not touch any wiring terminal of the inverter. Otherwise, electric shock may
occur.
• Do not disassemble any parts of the inverter. Otherwise, electric shock may
occur.
• It is strictly forbidden to touch any hot parts of the inverter (such as the heat
sink). Otherwise, it may cause burns.
• Do not connect or remove any battery. Otherwise, electric shock may occur.
• Do not connect or remove any PV string or any PV module in a string. Other-
wise, electric shock may occur.
• If the inverter is equipped with a DC switch, do not operate it. Otherwise, it may
cause device damage or personal injury.
1.5 Maintenance Safety
Risk of inverter damage or personal injury due to incorrect service!
• Before maintenance, disconnect the AC circuit breaker on the grid side and
then the DC switch. If a fault that may cause personal injury or device damage
is found before maintenance, disconnect the AC circuit breaker and wait until
the night before operating the DC switch. Otherwise, a fire inside the product or
an explosion may occur, causing personal injuries.
• After the inverter is powered off for 10 minutes, measure the voltage and cur-
rent with professional instrument. Only when there is no voltage nor current
can operators who wear protective equipment operate and maintain the inverter.
• Even if the inverter is shut down, it may still be hot and cause burns. Wear pro-
tective gloves before operating the inverter after it cools down.
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Touching the power grid or the contact points and terminals on the inverter con-
nected to the power grid may lead to electric shock!
• The power grid side may generate voltage. Always use a standard voltmeter to
ensure that there is no voltage before touching.
To prevent misuse or accidents caused by unrelated personnel, post prominent
warning signs or demarcate safety warning areas around the product.
To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not perform any other maintenance opera-
tions beyond those described in this manual. If necessary, contact your distributor
first. If the problem persists, contact SUNGROW. Otherwise, the losses caused is
not covered by the warranty.
Improper settings or maintenance can permanently damage the battery.
Incorrect inverter parameters will lead to the premature aging of battery.
• If the paint on the inverter enclosure falls or rusts, repair it in time. Otherwise,
the inverter performance may be affected.
• Do not use cleaning agents to clean the inverter. Otherwise, the inverter may be
damaged, and the loss caused is not covered by the warranty.
• As the inverter contains no parts that can be maintained, never open the enclo-
sure of the inverter or replace any internal components without authorization.
Otherwise, the loss caused is not covered by the warranty.
1.6 Disposal Safety
Please scrap the product in accordance with relevant local regulations and stand-
ards to avoid property losses or casualties.
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2Product Description
2.1 System Introduction
• The inverter must only be operated with PV strings with class II protection in ac-
cordance with IEC 61730, application class A. It is not allowed for the positive
pole or the negative pole of the PV strings to be grounded. This can cause the
inverter to be destroyed.
• Do not connect any local load between the inverter and the AC circuit breaker.
For the TT utility grid, the N line voltage to ground must be 30 V or less.
The inverter applies only to the scenarios described in this manual.
The three-phase hybrid inverters are applicable to both on-grid and off-grid PV systems.
With the integrated Energy Management System (EMS), they can control and optimize the
energy flow so as to increase the self-consumption of the system.
2.2 Product Introduction
Model Description
The model description is as follows (take SH10RT as an example):
Appearance
The image shown here is for reference only. The actual product received may differ.

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figure 2-1 Inverter Appearance
No. Name Description
1LED indicator panel Indicates the current working state of the inverter.
2DC switch(Optional) Used to disconnect PV - only when there is no PV
production.
3Electrical connection
area
Includes DC terminals, AC terminals, battery terminals,
communication terminals and additional grounding
terminal.
4Hanger Used to hang the inverter on the wall-mounting bracket.
Dimensions
The following figure shows the dimensions of the inverter.
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