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User Manual

V1.0-2022-11-15

Grid-Tied PV Inverter

MS Series

5-10kW

Summary of Contents for GW10K-MS

Page 1: ...User Manual V1 0 2022 11 15 Grid Tied PV Inverter MS Series 5 10kW ...

Page 2: ...iptions here are for guidance only and other GOODWE trademarks are trademarks of GoodWe Technologies Co Ltd All other trademarks or registered trademarks mentioned in this manual are owned by GoodWe Technologies Co Ltd NOTICE No part of this manual can be reproduced or transmitted to the public platform in any form or by any means without the prior written authorization of GoodWe Technologies Co L...

Page 3: ...tallation 4 2 5 Personal Requirements 5 3 Product Introduction 6 3 1 Application Scenarios 6 3 2 Circuit Diagram 6 3 3 Supported Grid Types 6 3 4 Appearance 7 3 4 1 Parts 7 3 4 2 Dimensions 8 3 4 3 Indicators 8 3 4 4 Nameplate 9 4 Check and Storage 10 4 1 Check Before Receiving 10 4 2 Deliverables 10 4 3 Storage 11 5 Installation 12 5 1 Installation Requirements 12 5 2 Inverter Installation 15 5 2...

Page 4: ...ble 28 6 5 7 Installing the Communication Module optional 29 6 5 8 Connecting the USB RS485 Cable 29 7 Equipment Commissioning 30 7 1 Check Before Power ON 30 7 2 Power On 30 8 System Commissioning 31 8 1 Indicators and Buttons 31 8 2 Setting Inverter Parameters via LCD 31 8 2 1 Inverter Parameter Introduction 33 8 3 Upgrading the Firmware Via USB Flash Disk 35 8 4 Setting Inverter Parameters via ...

Page 5: ...ctrical connection commissioning troubleshooting and maintenance Read through this manual before installing and operating the product All the installers and users have to be familiar with the product features functions and safety precautions This manual is subject to update without notice For more product details and latest documents visit https en goodwe com 1 1 Applicable Model 1 2 Target Audien...

Page 6: ...e defined as follows DANGER Indicates a high level hazard that if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a medium level hazard that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a low level hazard that if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE Highlight and supplement the texts Or some skills and methods to solve product...

Page 7: ... with local standards and safety regulations Use insulating tools and wear personal protective equipment when operating the equipment to ensure personal safety Wear anti static gloves cloths and wrist strips when touching electron devices to protect the inverter from damage Strictly follow the installation operation and configuration instructions in this manual The manufacturer shall not be liable...

Page 8: ...ltage and frequency at the connection point meet the inverter grid connection requirements Additional protective devices like circuit breakers or fuses are recommended on the AC side Specification of the protective device should be at least 1 25 times the rated AC output rated current Make sure that all the groundings are tightly connected You are recommended to use copper cables as AC output cabl...

Page 9: ...ons of Hazardous Substances Directive 2011 65 EU and EU 2015 863 RoHS Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment 2012 19 EU Registration Evaluation Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals EC No 1907 2006 REACH GoodWe Technologies Co Ltd hereby declares that the inverter without wireless communication modules sold in the European market meets the requirements of the following directives Electroma...

Page 10: ...ntended use of the inverter is as follows Inverter Inverter Inverter Inverter For the grid type with neutral wire the N to ground voltage must be less than 10V PV String Inverter Circuit Breaker Circuit Breaker optional Utility Grid 3 4 Appearance 3 4 1 Parts No Parts Description 1 DC Switch Start or stop DC input 2 DC switch Locking Hole 1 Only for Australia Turn the DC switch to OFF and lock it ...

Page 11: ...al Used to connect the RS485 Communication Cable 7 CT DRED Remote Shutdown Communication Cable Port Used to connect the CT DRED or remote shutdown communication cable 8 AC Output Terminal Used to connect the AC output cable which connects the inverter and the utility grid 9 Ventilation Valve 10 Indicator Indicates working state of the inverter 11 LCD Used to check the parameters of the inverter 12...

Page 12: ... certification marks Contact information and serial number Indicator Status Description ON WiFi is connected active BLINK 1 WiFi system is resetting BLINK 2 WiFi not connect to the router BLINK 4 WiFi server problem BLINK RS485 is connected OFF WiFi is not active ON The inverter is feeding power OFF The inverter is not feeding power at the moment ON A fault has occurred OFF No fault Faulty Operati...

Page 13: ...model is not what you requested do not unpack the product and contact the supplier 3 Check the deliverables for correct model complete contents and intact appearance Contact the supplier as soon as possible if any damage is found Mounting plate x 1 WARNING Connect the DC cables with the delivered terminals The manufacturer shall not be liable for the damage if other terminals are used Communicatio...

Page 14: ...kage or throw the desiccant away 2 Store the equipment in a clean place Make sure the temperature and humidity are appropriate and no condensation 3 The height and direction of the stacking inverters should follow the instructions on the packing box 4 The inverters must be stacked with caution to prevent them from falling 5 If the inverter has been long term stored it should be checked by professi...

Page 15: ...ce that is easy to touch especially within children s reach High temperature exists when the equipment is working Do not touch the surface to avoid burning 8 Install the equipment at a height that is convenient for operation and maintenance electrical connections and checking indicators and labels 9 The altitude to install the inverter shall be lower than the maximum working altitude 4000m 3000m f...

Page 16: ...ide down forward tilt back forward tilt or horizontally Mounting Support Requirements The mounting support shall be nonflammable and fireproof Make sure that the support surface is solid enough to bear the product weight load Do not install the product on the support with poor sound insulation to avoid the noise generated by the working product which may annoy the residents nearby ...

Page 17: ...t Use other auxiliary tools on site if necessary Installation Tool Requirements Goggles Safety shoes Safety gloves Dust mask Diagonal pliers Marker Level Heat shrink tube Rubber hammer DC wiring wrench Vacuum cleaner Torque wrench Cable tie Multimeter Wire stripper Hammer drill Heat gun DC terminal crimping tool ...

Page 18: ... Keep balance to avoid falling down when moving the equipment Step 1 Put the mounting plate on the wall or the support horizontally and mark positions for drilling holes Step 2 Drill holes to a depth of 80mm using the hammer drill The diameter of the drill bit should be 10mm Step 3 Secure the mounting plate using the expansion bolts Step 4 Only for Australia Install the DC switch lock Step 5 6 Ins...

Page 19: ...le specifications shall meet local laws and regulations DANGER Disconnect the DC switch and the AC output switch of the inverter to power off the inverter before any electrical connections Do not work with power on Otherwise an electric shock may occur Perform electrical connections in compliance with local laws and regulations Including operations cables and component specifications If the cable ...

Page 20: ...ormation before connecting the PV string to the inverter Otherwise the inverter may be damaged permanently or even cause fire and cause personal and property losses 1 Make sure that the max short circuit current and the max input voltage per MPPT are within the permissible range 2 Make sure that the positive pole of the PV string connects to the PV of the inverter And the negative pole of the PV s...

Page 21: ...when they are not to be used Otherwise the ingress protection rating will be influenced Step 1 Prepare DC cables Step 2 Crimp the crimp contacts Step 3 Disassemble the PV connectors 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 MC4 PV connector Click ...

Page 22: ...18 User Manual V1 1 2022 11 15 06 Electrical Connection Click Click Devalan PV connector Click Click ...

Page 23: ...d AC circuit breakers Inverter model AC circuit breaker GW5000 MS 32A GW6000 MS 40A GW7000 MS 50A GW8500 MS GW10K MS 63A Inverter model AC circuit breaker GW5000 MS 300mA GW6000 MS GW7000 MS GW8500 MS GW10K MS Select and Install RCD depending on local laws and regulations Type A RCDs Residual Current Monitoring Device can be connected to the outside of the inverter for protection when the DC compo...

Page 24: ...e DC routing hole s end cap Step 3 Use the cable gland for routing wires Step 4 Plut the AC connector into the inverter NOTICE Make sure that the cable is connected correctly and securely Clear the debris after completing the connection Seal the AC output terminal to ensure the ingress protection rating Copper ...

Page 25: ...ed parameters via LCD or SolarGo app to enable export power limit control or output power limit control CT90 6 5 2 Connecting the Communication Cable optional NOTICE DRED Demand response enabling device is only for Australian and New Zealand installations incompliance with Australian and New Zealand safety requirements Contat the after sales service to get the DRED terminal if you need to use DRED...

Page 26: ...22 User Manual V1 1 2022 11 15 06 Electrical Connection 6 5 3 Connecting the RS485 Cable 1 RS485 2 RS485 3 RS485 4 RS485 6 5 4 Connecting the CT Cable 1 CT 2 CT ...

Page 27: ...ectrical Connection 6 5 4 Connecting the DRED or Remote Shutdown Communication Cable DRED Remote Shutdown DRED 1 COM DRMO 2 REFGEN 3 DRM4 8 4 DRM3 7 5 DRM2 6 6 DRM1 5 Remote Shutdown 2 REFGEN 3 DRM4 8 DRED Australia Remote Shutdown Europe ...

Page 28: ...nstalling the Communication Module optional Plug a communication module into the inverter to establish a connection between the inverter and the smartphone or web pages The communication module can be a WiFi module GPRS moduel or 4G module Set inverter parameters check running information and fault information and observe system status in time via the smartphone or web pages WiFi kit 4G kit GPRS m...

Page 29: ... correctly and securely 3 Cable ties are intact routed properly and evenly 4 Unused ports and terminals are sealed 5 The voltage and frequency at the connection point meet the inverter grid connection requirements 7 2 Power On For Australia only Step 1 Turn on the AC switch between the inverter and the utility grid Step 2 optional Turn on the DC switch between the inverter and the PV string Step 3...

Page 30: ...re subject to change or adjustment The actual display prevails To prevent the generating capacity from being influenced by wrong parameters the power parameters should be set by professionals Indicator Status Description ON WiFi is connected active BLINK 1 WiFi system is resetting BLINK 2 WiFi not connect to the router BLINK 4 WiFi server problem BLINK RS485 is connected OFF WiFi is not active ON ...

Page 31: ... press Short press Wait Long press for 2s Long press for 2s Long press for 2s Long press for 2s Long press for 2s Long press for 2s Long press for 2s Long press for 2s Long press for 2s Long press for 2s Long press for 2s Long press for 2s Long press for 2s Long press for 2s Long press for 2s Long press for 2s Long press for 2s Long press for 2s Short press to select 0 9 Short press to select 0 9 ...

Page 32: ...s for 2s Long press for 2s Long press for 2s Long press for 2s Long press for 2s Long press for 2s Long press for 2s Long press for 2s Short press short press to select Leading or Lagging Long press for 2s Short press to select 8 9 Short press to select 0 9 Short press to select 0 9 Short press to select 0 9 Short press to select 0 9 Short press to select 0 1 Short press to select 0 2 Short press ...

Page 33: ...tandards 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 the actual time in the country region where the inverter is located W L Reset Power off and restart the WiFi module W L Reload Restore the factory settings of the WiFi module Reconfigure the WiFi module network pa...

Page 34: ...m Ftp EN Downloads User 20Manual GW_SolarGo_User 20Manual EN pdf to get the user manual SolarGo App SolarGo App User Manual Step 1 Contact the after sales service to obtain the upgrade package Step 2 Save the upgrade package in the USB flash drive Step 3 Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port and upgrade the software version of the inverter following the prompts 8 5 Monitoring via SEMS Porta...

Page 35: ...r If the inverter cannot work anymore dispose of it according to the local disposal requirements for electrical equipment waste The inverter cannot be disposed of together with household waste 9 4 Troubleshooting Perform troubleshooting according to the following methods Contact the after sales service if these methods do not work Collect the information below before contacting the after sales ser...

Page 36: ...ctor check the insulation of PV string wiring to earth 2 Restart the DC switch 3 If the problem still exists please call the local service office Vac Failure 1 Turn off DC switch first then take off the AC connector and DC connector measure the voltage between live line and neutral wire in connector Check if it conforms to the grid connected specification of inverter 2 If not please check grid wir...

Page 37: ...rature 1 Turn off DC switch first then take off the AC connector and DC connector 2 Reduce ambient temperature 3 Move the inverter to a cool place 4 If the problem still exists contact local service office for help Inverter failure Relay Check Failure 1 Disconnect the DC connector and AC 2 Reconnect the DC connector 3 If the problem still exists please call the local service office DCI Injection H...

Page 38: ... it is not sealed or too big Once a year Fault Explanation Consistent Fail Check the heat sink air intake and air outlet for foreign matter or dust DCI High Turn the DC switch on and off ten consecutive times to make sure that it is working properly EEprom R W Fail Check whether the cables are securely connected Check whether the cables are broken or whether there is any exposed copper core SPI Fa...

Page 39: ... 3 Number of Strings per MPPT 1 1 1 Output Nominal Output Power W 5000 6000 7000 Nominal Output Apparent Power VA 5000 6000 7000 Max AC Active Power W 1 5500 6600 7700 Max AC Apparent Power VA 2 5500 6600 7700 Nominal Power at 40 W Only for Brazil 5000 6000 7000 Max Power at 40 Including AC Overload W Only for Brazil 5500 6600 7700 Nominal Output Voltage V 220 230 220 230 220 230 Nominal AC Grid F...

Page 40: ...mote Shutdown Optional General Data Operating Temperature Range 25 60 Relative Humidity 0 100 Max Operating Altitude m 3 4000 Cooling Method Natural Convection User Interface LED LCD Communication WiFi RS485 or LAN Optional Communication Protocols Modbus RTU SunSpec Compliant Weight kg 22 5 Dimension W H D mm 415 511 175 Topology Non isolated Self consumption at Night W 1 Ingress Protection Rating...

Page 41: ... Output Nominal Output Power W 8500 10000 Nominal Output Apparent Power VA 8500 10000 Max AC Active Power W 1 9350 10000 Max AC Apparent Power VA 2 9350 10000 Nominal Power at 40 W Only for Brazil 8500 10000 Max Power at 40 Including AC Overload W Only for Brazil 9350 10000 Nominal Output Voltage V 220 230 220 230 Nominal AC Grid Frequency Hz 50 60 50 60 Max Output Current A 42 5 45 5 Nominal Outp...

Page 42: ... Data Operating Temperature Range 25 60 Relative Humidity 0 100 Max Operating Altitude m 3 4000 Cooling Method Natural Convection User Interface LED LCD Communication WiFi RS485 or LAN Optional Communication Protocols Modbus RTU SunSpec Compliant Weight kg 22 5 Dimension W H D mm 415 511 175 Topology Non isolated Self consumption at Night W 1 Ingress Protection Rating IP65 Anti corrosion Class C4 ...

Page 43: ...Power W 5000 6000 7000 Nominal Output Apparent Power VA 5000 6000 7000 Max AC Active Power W 1 5500 6600 7700 Max AC Apparent Power VA 2 5500 6600 7700 Nominal Power at 40 W Only for Brazil 5000 6000 7000 Max Power at 40 Including AC Overload W Only for Brazil 5500 6600 7700 Nominal Output Voltage V 220 230 240 220 230 240 220 230 240 Output Voltage Range V 180 265 180 265 180 265 Nominal AC Grid ...

Page 44: ...grated AC Overvoltage Protection Integrated DC Switch Integrated DC Surge Protection Type II AC Surge Protection Type III Type II Optional AFCI Optional Emergency Power Off Optional Remote Shutdown Optional General Data Operating Temperature Range 25 60 Relative Humidity 0 100 Max Operating Altitude m 3 4000 Cooling Method Natural Convection User Interface LED LCD Communication WiFi RS485 or LAN O...

Page 45: ...V 250 500 280 500 Start up Voltage V 80 80 Nominal Input Voltage V 360 360 Max Input Current per MPPT A 16 16 Max Short Circuit Current per MPPT A 20 20 Max Backfeed Current to The Array A 0 0 Number of MPP Trackers 3 3 Number of Strings per MPPT 1 1 Output Nominal Output Power W 8500 10000 Nominal Output Apparent Power VA 8500 10000 Max AC Active Power W 1 9350 10000 Max AC Apparent Power VA 2 93...

Page 46: ...sidual Current Monitoring Integrated PV Reverse Polarity Protection Integrated Anti islanding Protection Integrated AC Overcurrent Protection Integrated AC Short Circuit Protection Integrated AC Overvoltage Protection Integrated DC Switch Integrated DC Surge Protection Type II AC Surge Protection Type III Type II Optional AFCI Optional Emergency Power Off Optional Remote Shutdown Optional General ...

Page 47: ...F 4 Country of Manufacture Only for Australia China Technical Data GW7000 MS Input Max Input Power W 13 500 Max Input Voltage V 600 MPPT Operating Voltage Range V 80 550 MPPT Voltage Range at Nominal Power V 200 500 Start up Voltage V 80 Nominal Input Voltage V 360 Max Input Current per MPPT A 16 Max Short Circuit Current per MPPT A 20 Max Backfeed Current to The Array A 0 Number of MPP Trackers 3...

Page 48: ...al Harmonic Distortion 3 Maximum Output Overcurrent Protection A NA Efficiency Max Efficiency 97 7 European Efficiency 97 3 Protection PV Insulation Resistance Detection Integrated Residual Current Monitoring Integrated PV Reverse Polarity Protection Integrated Anti islanding Protection Integrated AC Overcurrent Protection Integrated AC Short Circuit Protection Integrated AC Overvoltage Protection...

Page 49: ...llution Degree III Overvoltage Category DC II AC III Protective Class I The Decisive Voltage Class DVC PV C AC C Com A Active Anti islanding Method AFDPF AQDPF 4 Country of Manufacture Only for Australia China 1 For Belgium Max AC Active Power W GW5000 MS is 5000 GW6000 MS is 6000 GW7000 MS is 7000 GW8500 MS is 8500 GW10K MS is 10000 2 For Belgium Max Output Apparent Power VA GW5000 MS is 5000 GW6...

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