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User Manual V1.0-2022-05-10

09  Maintenance 

9�5  Routine Maintenance

Maintaining Item

Maintaining Method

Maintaining Period

System Clean

Check the heat sink, air intake, and air 
outlet for foreign matter or dust.

Once 6-12 months

Fan

Check the fan for proper working status, 
low noise, and intact appearance.

Once a year

DC Switch

Turn the DC switch on and off ten 
consecutive times to make sure that it is 
working properly.

Once a year

Electrical 
Connection

Check whether the cables are securely 
connected. Check whether the cables are 
broken, or whether there is any exposed 
copper core.

Once 6-12 months

Sealing

Check whether all the terminals and ports 
are properly sealed. Reseal the cable hole 
if it is not sealed or too big.

Once a year

THDi Test

For Australia requirements, in the THDi 
test, there should add Zref between 
inverter and mains.
Zref:
Zmax or Zref (phase current>16A)
Zref: L: 0.24 Ω + j0.15 Ω; N: 0.16 Ω + j0.10 Ω 
(phase current>16A, <21.7A)
Zref: L: 0.15 Ω + j0.15 Ω; N: 0.1 Ω + j0.1 Ω 
(phase current>21.7A, <75A)
Zref: ≥5% Un/j5% Un/Irated (phase 
current>75A)

As needed

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Page 3: ...stallation 3 2 5 Personal Requirements 3 3 Product Introduction 4 3 1 Application Scenarios 4 3 2 Circuit Diagram 4 3 3 Supported Grid Types 5 3 4 Appearance 6 3 4 1 Appearance 6 3 4 2 Indicators 8 3...

Page 4: ...1 7 Equipment Commissioning 32 7 1 Check Items Before Switching Power ON 32 7 2 Power On 32 8 System Commissioning 33 8 1 Indicators and Button 33 8 2 Setting Inverter Parameters via LCD 34 8 2 1 LCD...

Page 5: ...liar with the product local standards and electric systems Different levels of warning messages in this manual are defined as follows This manual applies to the listed inverters below GEP for short Mo...

Page 6: ...1 User Manual V1 0 2022 05 10 01 About This Manual 1 4 Updates The latest document contains all the updates made in earlier issues V1 0 2021 7 30 First Issue...

Page 7: ...al injury if you do not follow the instructions For more warranty details visit www gesolarinverter com Notice The inverters are designed and tested strictly complies with related safety rules Read an...

Page 8: ...nt or parts 2 3 AC Side WARNING The voltage and frequency at the connecting point should meet the on grid requirements An additional protective device like the circuit breaker or fuse is recommended o...

Page 9: ...EP10 3 AU10 GEP12 3 10 GEP15 3 10 and GEP20 3 10 is as follows PV String Inverter Circuit Breaker Power Meter DC Switch DC Switch EMI Filter EMI Filter EMI Filter EMI Filter EMI Filter DC SPD DC SPD A...

Page 10: ...n 3 3 Supported Grid Types For the grid type with neutral wire the N to ground voltage must be less than 10V Inverter Inverter Inverter Inverter Inverter L1 L2 L3 N PE PE TN S L1 L2 L3 PEN PE TN C L1...

Page 11: ...03 Product Introduction User Manual V1 0 2022 05 10 3 4 Appearance 3 4 1 Appearance GEP12 3 10 GEP15 3 10 GEP20 3 10 GEP4 0 3 10 GEP5 0 3 10 GEP6 0 3 10 GEP8 0 3 10 GEP8 3 AU10 GEP10 3 10 GEP10 3 AU1...

Page 12: ...Switch Start or stop DC input 7 USB Port USB Reserved 8 PV Input Terminal PV1 Used to connect the PV module DC input cables 9 PV Input Terminal PV2 10 Communication Port COM2 Used to connect the RS48...

Page 13: ...is normal Single yellow blinking Communication is resetting or restarting Double yellow blinking The inverter is not connected to the router Quadruple yellow blinking The inverter is not connected to...

Page 14: ...ossible if any damage is found 2 Check the inverter model If the inverter model is not what you requested do not unpack the product and contact the supplier 3 Check the deliverables for correct model...

Page 15: ...s screws pin terminals are various depending on different inverters The actual accessories may differ 4 3 Storage If the equipment is not to be installed or used immediately please ensure that the sto...

Page 16: ...s The temperature and humidity at the installation site should be within the appropriate range 60 C for outdoor unconditioned with solar effects 5 Install the equipment in a sheltered place to avoid d...

Page 17: ...not install the inverter upside down forward tilt back forward tilt or horizontally The mounting support shall be nonflammable and fireproof Make sure that the support surface is solid enough to bear...

Page 18: ...r auxiliary tools on site if necessary Installation Tool Requirements Goggles Safety shoes Safety gloves Dust mask RJ45 crimping tool Diagonal pliers Marker Level Heat shrink tube Rubber hammer DC wir...

Page 19: ...Diameter of the lock hole is 10mm Make sure that all the DC input terminals are inside the PV box when installing the box Install the box cling to the bottom of the inverter Step 1 Put the mounting pl...

Page 20: ...NOTICE The PV box should be installed when GEP15 3 10 or GEP20 3 10 is used in Australia only Install the cover of the PV box after connecting the DC input cable to the equipment Otherwise the DC inp...

Page 21: ...e with local laws and regulations Including operations cables and component specifications If the tension is too large the cable may be poorly connected Reserve a certain length of the cable before co...

Page 22: ...he PV of the inverter 3 The minimum impedance to earth of the PV module shall be greater than R R Max Input Voltage V 30mA i e R 1100V 30mA 36 7K or R 1000V 30mA 33 4K WARNING Connect the DC cables us...

Page 23: ...ep 2 Prepare DC cables Step 3 Crimp the crimp contacts Step 4 Disassemble the PV connectors Step 5 Make the DC cable and detect the DC input voltage Step 6 Plug the PV connectors into the PV terminals...

Page 24: ...19 User Manual V1 0 2022 05 10 06 Electrical Connection Devalan DC Connector 7 8mm 7 8mm 2 3 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 5mm2 S 4mm2...

Page 25: ...0 06 Electrical Connection User Manual V1 0 2022 05 10 Click Click Use a multimeter to measure the DC voltage and check the polarity of the connectors 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 1 4 5 6 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 7 1 1 2 2...

Page 26: ...21 User Manual V1 0 2022 05 10 06 Electrical Connection Staubli MC4 DC Connector 7 8mm 7 8mm 2 3 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 1 4 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 4mm2 S 6mm2...

Page 27: ...22 06 Electrical Connection User Manual V1 0 2022 05 10 Use a multimeter to measure the DC voltage and check the polarity of the connectors Click Click 5 6 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 7 1 1 2 2 2...

Page 28: ...onnectors Step 4 Make the DC cable and detect the DC input voltage Step 5 Plug the PV connectors into the PV terminals Connecting the DC Input Cable without PV box Click Click Use a multimeter to meas...

Page 29: ...onnection User Manual V1 0 2022 05 10 Click Click Use a multimeter to measure the DC voltage and check the polarity of the connectors Staubli MC4 DC Connector 7 8mm 7 8mm 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 5...

Page 30: ...P6 0 3 10 16A GEP8 0 3 10 GEP8 3 AU10 GEP10 3 10 GEP10 3 AU10 25A GEP12 3 10 GEP15 3 10 32A GEP20 3 10 40A NOTICE Install one AC circuit breaker for each inverter Multiple inverters cannot share one A...

Page 31: ...o the AC cover Step 4 Fasten the AC output cable and secure the AC cover NOTICE Make sure that the cables are connected correctly and firmly after connections Clean all the debris in the maintenance c...

Page 32: ...tact the manufacturer to purchase the devices if you need them DRED COM3 1 DRM1 5 2 DRM2 6 3 DRM3 7 4 DRM4 8 5 REFGen 6 Com DRM0 The DRED port is reserved in compliance to grid regulations in Australi...

Page 33: ...export power limit control or output power limit control Power limit networking scenario single inverter Power limit networking scenario multi inverters Load Load Single phase circuit breaker Single p...

Page 34: ...ot remove the pre installed terminal when the DRED function is unused Install the terminal back to the inverter when the DRED function is not to be used The inverter cannot be grid tied if the termina...

Page 35: ...al V1 0 2022 05 10 Connecting the Remote Shutdown RSD Communication Cable NOTICE Connect the remote shutdown cable using a 2PIN communication terminal as follows DRM4 8 REFGen RS485 RSD 6 5mm 25mm 1 3...

Page 36: ...more detailed information visit www gesolarinverter com Plug a communication module into the inverter to establish a connection between the inverter and the smartphone or web pages The communication...

Page 37: ...n cable are connected correctly and securely 3 Cable ties are routed properly and evenly and no burrs 4 Unused ports and terminals are sealed 5 The voltage and frequency at the connection point meet t...

Page 38: ...Description Type Status Description Steady yellow Communication status is normal Single yellow blinking Communication is reseting or restarting Double yellow blinking The inverter is not connected to...

Page 39: ...nfluenced by wrong parameters Next page 50Hz Grid Default Ipv xxx xx A Pac xxx W Fac xx xx Hz Pac xxx W Error History Pac xxx W Model Pac xxx W Set Language Pac xxx W Normal Pac xxx W 50Hz Grid Defaul...

Page 40: ...ress for 2s Long press for 2s Long press for 2s Long press for 2s Long press for 2s Initial Password 1111 Long press for 2s Long press for 2s Long press for 2s Set Time Pac xxx W Set OK Set Fail 2000...

Page 41: ...local grid standards and application scenario of the inverter Ver Check the software version Set Language Set language accordingly Languages English Portuguese Spanish Set Time Set time according to...

Page 42: ...Set the actual Modbus address LVRT With LVRT on the inverter will stay connected with the utility grid when a short term utility grid low voltage exception occurs HVRT With HVRT on the inverter will s...

Page 43: ...d parameters and communication parameters of the inverter 3 Maintain the equipment For more details refer to the SolarGo APP User Manual Scan the QR code or visit https www gesolarinverter com file So...

Page 44: ...switch between the inverter and the PV string 9 2 Removing the Inverter WARNING Make sure that the inverter is powered off Wear proper PPE before any operations Step 1 Disconnect all the cables inclu...

Page 45: ...normally and whether the main supply is normal 2 Make sure that the upstream switches of the inverter are connected 3 Make sure that the phase sequence of the AC cables are connected correctly and th...

Page 46: ...erter can work properly 7 Ground I Fail The input insulation impedance to the ground decreases when the inverter is operating 1 Check whether the working environment of the inverter meets the requirem...

Page 47: ...art the inverter and check whether the inverter can work normally 2 A fault occurs in the internal fan contact after sales service 13 ARC Fault The PV string cables arc or are in poor contact 1 Check...

Page 48: ...Once a year Electrical Connection Check whether the cables are securely connected Check whether the cables are broken or whether there is any exposed copper core Once 6 12 months Sealing Check whether...

Page 49: ...A 18 7 18 7 18 7 18 7 37 5 Max Backfeed Current to The Array A 0 0 0 0 0 Number of MPP Trackers 2 2 2 2 2 Number of Strings per MPPT 1 1 1 1 2 Output Nominal Output Power W 4 000 5 000 6 000 8 000 8 0...

Page 50: ...Adjustable from 0 8 leading to 0 8 lagging Max Total Harmonic Distortion 3 3 3 3 3 Maximum Output Overcurrent Protection A 22 13 22 13 22 13 38 37 38 37 Efficiency Max Efficiency 98 3 98 3 98 3 98 3...

Page 51: ...RS485 or WiFi or LAN or 4G Optional Communication Protocols Modbus RTU SunSpec Compliant Weight kg 20 5 20 5 20 5 20 5 24 0 Dimension W H D mm 415 511 175 Noise Emission dB 25 Topology Non isolated S...

Page 52: ...per MPPT A 18 7 37 5 37 5 37 5 37 5 Max Backfeed Current to The Array A 0 0 0 0 0 Number of MPP Trackers 2 2 2 2 2 Number of Strings per MPPT 1 2 2 2 2 Output Nominal Output Power W 10 000 10 000 12...

Page 53: ...r 1 Adjustable from 0 8 leading to 0 8 lagging Max Total Harmonic Distortion 3 3 3 3 3 Maximum Output Overcurrent Protection A 38 37 38 37 88 93 88 93 88 93 Efficiency Max Efficiency 98 3 98 3 98 4 98...

Page 54: ...ompliant Weight kg 20 5 24 0 23 5 26 0 26 0 Dimension W H D mm 415 511 175 Noise Emission dB 25 25 50 50 50 Topology Non isolated Self consumption at Night W 1 Ingress Protection Rating IP65 Anti corr...

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