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Grid-Tied PV Inverter

V1.0

GEP

4-20kW Three Phase

User Manual

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Page 1: ...www gesolarinverter com Grid Tied PV Inverter V1 0 GEP 4 20kW Three Phase User Manual ...

Page 2: ... manual cannot replace the product labels or the safety precautions unless otherwise specified All descriptions in the manual are for guidance only and other GE trademarks are trademarks of General Electric Company All other trademarks or registered trademarks mentioned in this manual are owned by General Electric Company Trademarks Notice ...

Page 3: ...nstallation 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 4 3 Nameplate 8 4 Check and Storage 9 4 1 Check Before Receiving 9 4 2 Deliverables 9 4 3 Storage 10 5 Installation 11 5 1 Installation Requirements 11 5 2 Inverter Installation 14 5 2 1 Moving the I...

Page 4: ...31 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 Menu Introduction 34 8 2 2 Inverter Parameter Introduction 36 8 3 Setting Inverter Parameters via App 38 8 4 Monitoring via Power Sight 38 9 Maintenance 39 9 1 Power Off the Inverter 39 9 2 Removing ...

Page 5: ...iliar 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 Model Nominal Output Power Nominal Output Voltage GEP4 0 3 10 4kW 3 N PE 220 380Vac 3 N PE 230 400Vac 3 N PE 240 415Vac GEP5 0 3 10 5kW GEP6 0 3 10 6kW GEP8 0 3 10 8kW GEP10 3 10 10kW GEP12 3 10 12kW G...

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: ...nal 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 and follow all the safety instructions and cautions before any operations Improper operation might cause personal injury or property damage as the inverters are electrical equipment DANGER Connect the ...

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 on the AC side Specification of the protective device should be at least 1 25 times the AC output rated current PE cable of the inverter must be connected firmly The resistance between the neutral wire...

Page 9: ...GEP10 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 AC SPD AC SPD EMI Filter DC AC Inverter Circuit DC AC Inverter Circuit LC Filter Output Disconnecting Relay Output Disconnecting Relay LC Filter Utility Grid 3 2 Circuit Diagram The circuit diagram of...

Page 10: ...on 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 L2 L3 N PE PE TN C S L1 L2 L3 N PE TT L1 L2 L3 PE IT ...

Page 11: ...6 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 AU10 ...

Page 12: ...C 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 RS485 communication cable 11 Communication Port COM1 Used to connect communication modules like Bluetooth WiFi LAN 4G etc 12 Communication Port COM3 Used to connect DRED or remote shutdown communication ...

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 the server Yellow blinking RS485 communication is normal Off Communication failure Steady green The inverter is grid tied successfully Off The inverter is off grid Steady red System fault Off No faul...

Page 14: ...possible 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 complete contents and intact appearance Contact the supplier as soon as possible if any damage is found Inverter 1 PV box 1 optional Mounting plate 1 MC4 PV connector N Screws N PIN terminal N Docume...

Page 15: ...ts 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 storage environment meets the following requirements 1 Do not unpack the outer package or throw the desiccant away 2 Store the equipment in a clean place Make sure the temperature and humidity are appro...

Page 16: ...rs 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 direct sunlight rain and snow Build a sunshade if it is needed 6 Do not install the equipment in a place that is easy to touch especially within children s reach High temperature exists when the equip...

Page 17: ...o 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 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 18: ...er 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 wiring wrench Vacuum cleaner Torque wrench Cable tie Multimeter Wire stripper Hammer drill Heat gun DC terminal crimping tool M3 M5 ...

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 plate on the wall 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...

Page 20: ...n 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 input cable cannot be connected M5 1 2 2N m 8 9 7 ...

Page 21: ...ce 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 connecting it to the inverter cable port WARNING The PE cable connected to the enclosure of the inverter cannot replace the PE cable connected to the AC output port Both of the two PE cables must be se...

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 7KΩ or R 1000V 30mA 33 4KΩ WARNING Connect the DC cables using the delivered PV connectors The manufacturer shall not be liable for the damage if other connectors are used The PV strings cannot be grounded Ensure the minimum isolation resistance of the PV s...

Page 23: ...tep 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 Step 7 Install the PV box cover 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 t...

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: ...20 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: ...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 without PV box Click Click Use a multimeter to measure the DC voltage and check the polarity of the connectors Devalan DC Connector 7 8mm 7 8mm 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 5 2 2 2 5mm2 S 4mm2 ...

Page 29: ...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 Staubli MC4 DC Connector 7 8mm 7 8mm 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 5 2 2 2 4mm2 S 6mm2 ...

Page 30: ...EP6 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 AC circuit breaker Cable Type Five core outdoor copper cable Outside Diameter 18 25mm Conductor cross sectional area 6 16mm2 WARNING Pay attention to the silkscreens L1 L2 L3 N PE on the AC terminal C...

Page 31: ...to 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 compartment Seal the AC output terminal to ensure the Ingress Protection Rating 4 3 1 2 M3 0 6 0 8N m 1 3 4 L1 L2 L3 N PE L1 L2 L3 N PE L L1 1 2 mm L1 L1 L2 L3 N PE M5 1 2 2N m 2 1 2 ...

Page 32: ...ntact 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 Australia and New Zealand Related devices should be prepared by customers Remote Shutdown DRM4 8 REFGen The Remote Shutdown port is reserved in compliance to grid regulations in Europe Related devices should...

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 phase circuit breaker Three phase circuit breaker Three phase circuit breaker Inverter Inverter 1 Inverter N Smart meter SEC1000 Router Meter Meter Grid Grid Cloud PE RS485 RS485 L1 L2 L3 N CT CT CT ...

Page 34: ...not 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 terminal is removed RS485 Meter COM2 1 RS485 B 2 RS485 B 3 RS485 A 4 RS485 A 5 Meter 6 Meter DRED COM3 1 DRM1 5 2 DRM2 6 3 DRM3 7 4 DRM4 8 5 REFGen 6 Com DRM0 2 2 3 4 1 5 6 7 3 M2 0 3 0 4N m 4 3 1 COM 2 4 5...

Page 35: ...ual 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 6 2 2 1 4 5 3 M3 0 6 0 8N m 4 3 2 1 ...

Page 36: ...r 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 module can be a Bluetooth module WiFi module LAN module or 4G module Set inverter parameters check running information and fault information and observe system status in time via the smartphone or we...

Page 37: ...on 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 the on grid requirements 7 2 Power On 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 Turn on...

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 the router Quadruple yellow blinking The inverter is not connected to the server Yellow blinking RS485 is working normally Off No communication Steady green The inverter is grid tied successfully Off...

Page 39: ...influenced 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 Default Set OK Set Fail No Error UtilityLoss 190520 05 21 Vac xxx xxx xxx V Iac xx x xx x xx x Vpv xxx xxV Pac xxx W E Total xxx xx KWh Pac xxx W E Today xxx xx KWh Pac xxx W Set OK Set Fail English Portug...

Page 40: ...press 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 00 00 00 00 2000 00 00 00 00 2000 00 00 00 00 PF Adjust Pac xxx W Disable Lagging 0 95 Lagging 0 95 Lagging 0 95 Set OK Set Fail W L Reset Pac xxx W RSSI xxx Pac xxx W W L Reload Pac xxx W W L Reload...

Page 41: ...e 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 the actual time in the country region where the inverter is located RSSI Indicates the received signal strength of the GPRS module and 4G module W L Reset Power off and restart the WiFi module W L Re...

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 stay connected with the utility grid when a short term utility grid high voltage exception occurs Grid Type Set the grid type according to the actual grid type Supported grid type star grid and delta ...

Page 43: ...id 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 SolarGo 20APP 20User 20Manual EN pdf to get the user manual Power Sight is an monitoring platform used to manage organizations users add plants and monitor plant status For more details refer to the Po...

Page 44: ...C 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 including DC cables AC cables communication cables the communication module and PE cables Step 2 Remove the inverter from the mounting plate Step 3 Remove the mounting plate Step 4 Store the inverter prop...

Page 45: ...g 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 the neutral wire and PE cable are connected properly and firmly 3 Vac Fail The utility grid voltage is out of the allowed range 1 Make sure that the grid voltage is within the allowed range 2 Make sure...

Page 46: ...verter 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 requirements For example the fault may occur due to high humidity on rainy days 2 Make sure that the components are properly grounded and the AC side is properly grounded 8 PV Over Voltage Excess PV modules ...

Page 47: ...tart 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 whether the PV terminals and cables are connected properly 2 Clear the error messages Contact after sales service if the fault occurs frequently 14 DC Bus High Inverter internal fault 1 Make sure tha...

Page 48: ...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 ...

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 8 000 Nominal Output Apparent Power VA 4 000 5 000 6 000 8 000 8 000 Max AC Active Power W 4 400 5 500 6 600 8 800 8 800 Max AC Apparent Power VA 4 400 5 500 6 600 8 800 8 800 Nominal Power at 40 W Only...

Page 50: ...1 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 98 3 European Efficiency 97 6 97 6 97 6 97 6 97 6 CEC Efficiency 97 8 97 8 97 8 97 8 97 8 Protection PV Insulation Resistance Detection Integrated Residual Current Monitoring Integrated PV Reverse Po...

Page 51: ...n 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 Self consumption at Night W 1 Ingress Protection Rating IP65 Anti corrosion Class C4 DC Connector MC4 2 5 4mm2 AC Connector OT Terminal Environmental Category 4K4H Pollution Degree III Overvoltage Cat...

Page 52: ...t 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 12 000 15 000 20 000 Nominal Output Apparent Power VA 10 000 10 000 12 000 15 000 20 000 Max AC Active Power W 11 000 11 000 13 200 16 500 22 000 Max AC Apparent Power VA 11 000 11 000 13 200 16 500 22 ...

Page 53: ...or 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 4 98 4 European Efficiency 97 6 97 6 97 8 97 8 97 8 CEC Efficiency 97 8 98 0 98 0 98 0 98 0 Protection PV Insulation Resistance Detection Integrated Residual Current Monitoring Integrated PV Reverse...

Page 54: ...Compliant 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 corrosion Class C4 DC Connector MC4 2 5 4mm2 AC Connector OT Terminal Environmental Category 4K4H Pollution Degree III Overvoltage Category DC II AC III Protective Class I The Decisive Voltage Class DVC ...

Page 55: ...registered trademark of General Electric Company and is used under license by GoodWe Technologies Co Ltd 2022 All Rights Reserved www gesolarinverter com sales gesolarinverter com support gesolarinveter com No 90 Zijin Rd New District Suzhou 215011 China ...

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