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- Page 1 4.6-10KW Single Phase User Manual V1.1 Grid-Tied PV Inverter www.gesolarinverter.com...
- Page 2 Copyright Statement User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 Trademarks 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. NOTICE The information in this user manual is subject to change due to product updates or other reasons. This guide cannot replace the product labels or the safety precautions in the user manual unless otherwise specified.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENT User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 CONTENT 1 About This Manual ..............1 1.1 Applicable Model ..................1 1.2 Target Audience ....................1 1.3 Symbol Definition ..................2 1.4 Updates ......................2 2 Safety Precaution ..............3 2.1 General Safety ....................3 2.2 DC Side ......................3 2.3 AC Side ......................3 2.4 Inverter Installation ..................4 2.5 Personal Requirements ................4 2.6 EU Declaration of Conformity ..............5... - Page 4 CONTENT User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 6 Electrical Connection ............16 6.1 Safety Precaution ..................16 6.2 Connecting the PE Cable ................17 6.3 Connecting the PV Input Cable ..............17 6.4 Connecting the AC Output Cable .............20 6.5 Communication ..................22 6.5.1 Communication Network Introduction ............22 6.5.1 Connecting the Communication Cable (optional) ...........22 6.5.3 Installing the Communication Module (optional) ...........27 7 Equipment Commissioning ..........28...
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Page 5: About This Manual
This manual is subject to update without notice. For more product details and latest documents, visit https://www.gesolarinverter.com. 1.1 Applicable Model This manual applies to the listed inverters below (GEP or Inverter for short): Model Nominal Output Power Nominal Output Voltage GEP4.6-1C-10 4.6kW GEP5.0-1C-10 GEP7.0-1-10 220/230/240V GEP8.5-1-10 8.5kW GEP9.0-1-10... -
Page 6: Symbol Definition
Disclaimer User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 1.3 Symbol Definition Different levels of warning messages in this manual are 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. -
Page 7: Safety Precaution
• For the GE series the minimum insulation resistance to the ground of the PV panels must exceed 20kΩ(R=600/30mA). There is risk of electric shock if this minimum resistance requirement is not met. -
Page 8: Inverter Installation
Safety Precaution User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 2.4 Inverter Installation DANGER • Do not apply mechanical load to the terminals, otherwise the terminals can be damaged. • All labels and warning marks should be visible after the installation. Do not scrawl, damage, or cover any label on the device. -
Page 9: Eu Declaration Of Conformity
Safety Precaution User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 2.6 EU Declaration of Conformity General Electric Company hereby declares that the inverter with wireless communication modules sold in the European market meets the requirements of the following directives: • Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU (RED) •... -
Page 10: Product Introduction
Product Introduction User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 Product Introduction 3.1 Application Scenarios The GEP inverter is a single-phase PV string grid-tied inverter. The inverter converts the DC power generated by the PV module into AC power and feeds it into the utility grid. The intended use of the inverter is as follows: Circuit Utility... -
Page 11: Appearance
Product Introduction User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 3.4 Appearance 3.4.1 Appearance Parts Description DC Switch Start or stop DC input. Only for Australia. Turn the DC switch to OFF and DC switch Locking Hole lock it to avoid electric shock when you have to work on the inverter. -
Page 12: Indicators
Product Introduction User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 Parts Description Used to connect the AC output cable, which AC Output Terminal connectsthe inverter and the utility grid. Ventilation Valve Indicator Indicates working state of the inverter. Used to check the parameters of the inverter. Button Used to select menus displayed on the screen. -
Page 13: Nameplate
Product Introduction User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 3.4.3 Nameplate The nameplate is for reference only. GE trademark, product type, and product model * * * * * Technical parameters Safety symbols and certification marks S/N: Contact information and serial number ********************************** Co.,Ltd. -
Page 14: Check And Storage
Check and Storage User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 Check and Storage 4.1 Check Before Receiving Check the following items before receiving the product. 1. Check the outer packing box for damage, such as holes, cracks, deformation, and other signs of equipment damage. Do not unpack the package and contact the supplier as soon as possible if any damage is found. -
Page 15: Storage
Check and Storage User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 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. -
Page 16: Installation
Installation User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 Installation 5.1 Installation Requirements Installation Environment Requirements 1. Do not install the equipment in a place near flammable, explosive, or corrosive materials. 2. Install the equipment on a surface that is solid enough to bear the inverter weight. 3. - Page 17 Installation User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 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 18 Installation User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 Installation Tool Requirements The following tools are recommended when installing the equipment. Use other auxiliary tools on site if necessary. DC terminal Goggles Safety shoes Dust mask Safety gloves crimping tool DC wiring Diagonal pliers Wire stripper Hammer drill Heat gun wrench...
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Page 19: Inverter Installation
Installation User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 5.2 Inverter Installation 5.2.1 Moving the Inverter CAUTION Move the inverter to the site before installation. Follow the instructions below to avoid personal injury or equipment damage. 1. Consider the weight of the equipment before moving it. Assign enough personnel to move the equipment to avoid personal injury. -
Page 20: Electrical Connection
Installation User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 For Australia only. Electrical Connection 6.1 Safety Precaution 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. •... -
Page 21: Connecting The Pe Cable
Electrical Connection User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 6.2 Connecting the PE Cable WARNING • The PE cable connected to the enclosure of the inverter cannot replace the PE cable connected to the AC output port. Make sure that both of the two PE cables are securely connected. •... - Page 22 Electrical Connection User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 Click NOTICE Seal the PV input terminals using waterproof covers when they are not to be used. Otherwise, the ingress protection rating will be influenced. Connecting the DC Input Cable Step 1 Prepare DC cables. Step 2 Crimp the crimp contacts.
- Page 23 Electrical Connection User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 Click ≤600V Click MC4 PV connector ≤S≤6mm Click Click ≤600V...
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Page 24: Connecting The Ac Output Cable
An AC circuit breaker shall be installed on the AC side to make sure that the inverter can safely disconnect the grid when an exception happens. Select the appropriate AC circuit breaker in compliance with local laws and regulations. Recommended AC circuit breakers: Inverter model AC circuit breaker GEP4.6-1C-10 GEP5.0-1C-10 GEP7.0-1-10 GEP8.5-1-10 GEP9.0-1-10... - Page 25 Electrical Connection User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 Step 1 Make the AC output cable. Step 2 Disassemble the AC connector. Step 3 Insert the AC output cable into the AC connector. Step 4 Plut the AC connector into the inverter. Copper, NOTICE •...
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Page 26: Communication
Electrical Connection User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 6.5 Communication 6.5.1 Communication Network Introduction Power Limit Network The PV station generates power for self-consumption, but the electric equipment cannot consume all the generated power. The inverter can monitor the on-grid electric data in real-time and adjust the output power via a smart meter to avoid the residual current feeding back to the utility grid. - Page 27 Electrical Connection User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 Communication Terminal Definition Function Type The port is reserved in compliance with grid regulations in Europe. Related devices 1(+): DRM4/8 should be prepared by customers. Remote shutdown DRED 2(-): REFGEN Remote shutdown function is off by default. Start this function via SolarGo App if it's needed.
- Page 28 Electrical Connection User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 CT Communication Cable Function...
- Page 29 Electrical Connection User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 DRED Communication Cable Function DRM1/5 DRM2/6 DRM3/7 DRM4/8 REFGEN COM/DRM0...
- Page 30 Electrical Connection User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 Remote shutdown Communication Cable Function 1(+) DRM4/8 2(-) REFGEN 1(+): DRM4/8 2(-): REFGEN...
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Page 31: Installing The Communication Module (Optional)
Electrical Connection User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 6.5.3 Installing 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 Bluetooth module, WiFi module, LAN module, GPRS moduel, or 4G module. -
Page 32: Equipment Commissioning
Equipment Commissioning User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 Equipment Commissioning 7.1 Check Before Power ON Check Item The product is firmly installed at a clean place that is well-ventilated and easy to operate. The PE, DC input, AC output, and communication cables are connected correctly and securely. -
Page 33: System Commissioning
System Commissioning User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 System Commissioning 8.1 Indicators and Buttons Indicator Status Description ON = WiFi is connected/active. BLINK 1 = WiFi system is resetting. BLINK 2 = WiFi not connect to the router. Power BLINK 4 = WiFi server problem BLINK = RS485 is connected. -
Page 34: Lcd Menu Introduction
System Commissioning User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 8.2.1 LCD Menu Introduction This part describes the menu structure, allowing you view inverter information and set parameters more conveniently. Long press for 2s Short press Long press for 2s Short press Long press for 2s Short press Long press for 2s Short press... - Page 35 System Commissioning User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 Previous page Long press for 2s Long press for 2s Long press for 2s Long press for 2s Short press WiFi module Wait Wait Long press for 2s Short press Long press Wait for 2s Short press Short press Long press for 2s...
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Page 36: Inverter Parameter Introduction
System Commissioning User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 8.2.2 Inverter Parameter Introduction Parameters Description Home page. Indicates the real-time power of the inverter. Long press for Normal 2s to check the current safety code. E-Today Check the generated power of the system for that day. E-Total Check the total generated power of the system. -
Page 37: Setting Inverter Parameters Via We Mate App
System Commissioning User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 8.3 Setting Inverter Parameters via WE Mate App WE Mate app is a mobile application that communicates with the inverter via Bluetooth module, WIFi module or GPRS module. Commonly used functions are as follows: 1. Check the operating data, software version, alarms, etc. 2. -
Page 38: Maintenance
Maintenance User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 Maintenance 9.1 Power Off the Inverter DANGER • Power off the inverter before operations and maintenance. Otherwise, the inverter may be damaged or electric shocks may occur. • Delayed discharge. Wait until the components are discharged after power off. Step 1 (optional) Send shutdown command to the inverter. - Page 39 Maintenance User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 Type of fault Solutions 1. Disconnect DC switch, take off DC connector, check the impedance between PV (+) & PV(-) to earth. 2. If impedance is less than 100 kΩ, please check the insulation of PV string wiring to earth. 3.
- Page 40 Maintenance User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 Type of fault Solutions Relay-Check Failure DCI Injection High EEPROM R/W Failure SCI Failure 1. Turn off DC switch of the inverter. SPI Failure 2. Wait till the inverter's LCD light is off. DC BUS High 3.
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Page 41: Routine Maintenance
Maintenance User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 9.5 Routine Maintenance Maintaining Item Maintaining Method Maintaining Period Check the heat sink, air intake, and air outlet System Clean Once 6-12 months for foreign matter or dust. Turn the DC switch on and off ten DC Switch consecutive times to make sure that it is Once a year... -
Page 42: Technical Parameters
Technical Parameters User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 Technical Parameters Technical Data GEP4.6-1C-10 GEP5.0-1C-10 GEP7.0-1-10 Input Max. Input Power (W) 10000 10000 13500 Max. Input Voltage (V) MPPT Operating Voltage Range (V) 80~550 80~550 80~550 MPPT Voltage Range at Nominal Power 150~500 200~500... - Page 43 Technical Parameters User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 Technical Data GEP4.6-1C-10 GEP5.0-1C-10 GEP7.0-1-10 Efficiency Max. Efficiency 97.7% 97.7% 97.6% European Efficiency 97.3% 97.3% 97.2% Protection PV String Current Monitoring Integrated PV Insulation Resistance Detection Integrated Residual Current Monitoring Integrated PV Reverse Polarity Protection...
- Page 44 Technical Parameters User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 Technical Data GEP4.6-1C-10 GEP5.0-1C-10 GEP7.0-1-10 Environmental Category 4K4H Pollution Degree Overvoltage Category DC II / AC III Protective Class The Decisive Voltage Class (DVC) PV:C AC:C Com:A Active Anti-islanding Method AFDPF + AQDPF Country of Manufacture (Only for...
- Page 45 Technical Parameters User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 Technical Data GEP8.5-1-10 GEP9.0-1-10 GEP10-1-10 Max. Output Current (A) 42.5 45.0 45.5 Max. Output Fault Current (Peak and 90@5ms 90@5ms 90@5ms Duration) (A/ms) Inrush Current (Peak and Duration) (A/us) 150@50us 150@50us 150@50us Nominal Output Current (A) 37.0 39.1 43.5...
- Page 46 Technical Parameters User Manual V1.1-2022-08-01 Technical Data GEP8.5-1-10 GEP9.0-1-10 GEP10-1-10 Communication Protocols Modbus-RTU (SunSpec Compliant) Weight (kg) 22.5 Dimension W×H×D (mm) 511×415×175 Noise Emission (dB) ﹤30 Topology Non-isolated Self-consumption at Night (W) ﹤1 Ingress Protection Rating IP65 Anti-corrosion Class DC Connector MC4 (Max.
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