GE GEP5.0C User Manual

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GEP
4.6-10KW SINGLE PHASE
USER MANUAL
Ver.1.2
SOLAR INVERTER
www.gesolarinverter.com

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  • Page 1 99 Walker Street North Sydney NSW 2060 T: +61 284159833 support.au@gesolarinverter.com sales.au@gesolarinverter.com Ver.1.2 * GE is a registered trademark of General Electric Company and is used under license by Jiangsu GoodWe Power Supply Technology Co., Ltd. SOLAR INVERTER www.gesolarinverter.com © 2020 All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 2 ........................... 1 Symbols 2 Safety Measures & Warning ..............3 Product Introduction .......................................... 04 3.1 Inverter Overview ............................ 05 3.2 Package 4 Installation .............................................. 06 4.1 Mounting Instructions ......................06 4.2 Equipment Installation ......................08 4.3 Electrical Connection .....................
  • Page 3 1 Symbols 2 Safety Measures & Warning Failure to observe a warning indicated in this manual may result in • The GEP inverter strictly conforms and has been tested according to international safety injury. regulations. • The manufacturer strongly advises installers to follow local safety regulations during commissioning, operation and maintenance of the GEP inverter.
  • Page 4: Product Introduction

    3 Product Introduction To ensure IP65 protection is maintained, please make sure that the inverter is rigorously packed and its components are sealed properly. GE strongly suggests to install the 3.1 Inverter Overview inverter at most one day after it has been unpacked. If this is not the case and the...
  • Page 5: Mounting Instructions

    4 Installation 3.2 Package The unit is thoroughly tested and strictly inspected before delivery. Damage may still occur during 4.1 Mounting Instructions shipping. 1. In order to achieve optimal performance, the ambient temperature should be lower than 45℃. 1. Check the package for any visible damage upon receiving. 2.
  • Page 6: Electrical Connection

    4.3 Electrical Connection 4. To guarantee the enough space for heat dissipation and facilitate the installation and removal, the spacing around the inverter should meet the requirements as demonstrated in the following 4.3.1 AC Side Connection illustration. 1. When connecting the inverter, please make sure to adjust the voltage and the frequency in compliance with grid regulations and the specifications of the inverter installed.
  • Page 7 5. Red wire represents positive, black wire represents negative. 6. 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: Communication Connection

    4.4 Communication Connection 4.3.4 Earth Terminal Connection The inverter is equipped with earth terminal according to the requirement of EN 50178. After the replacement of the Wi-Fi/LAN, the new module can work only after restarting PV array connected to the inverter. All non-current carrying exposed metal parts of the equipment and other enclosures in the PV power system must be grounded.
  • Page 9 4.4.3 DRED / CT(Power Limit Device) /RS485 Connection Step 3: DRED (Demand Response Enabling Device) is only for Australia and New Zealand installations, Connection of DRED in compliance with Australian and New Zealand safety requirements, and DRED is not provided Please connect the cables in order as shown in the right table.
  • Page 10: System Operation

    5 System Operation 4.4.4 Export Power Limit Connection Diagram The methods of connecting the Power Limiting device CT is shown below. 5.1 LCD Panel For the detailed installation procedure of CT, please refer to Step 4 of 4.4.3. White & Black Wire Black Wire Inverter...
  • Page 11 First Level Menu Second Level Menu 5.2 User Interface And System Configuration Normal Long Press 50Hz Grid Default Set Country /Region's Safety Setting : Pac=6000W Short Press If display shows "Select-Country/Region", then long press (2S) the key to enter the second level E-Today=15.2KWh Long Press Lock...
  • Page 12: Menu Introduction

    2. Display area • Short press the button to enter the menu which displays the PV3 voltage in "V" and current in "A". Line 1---Working status information • Short press the button to enter the Vac which displays the grid voltage in "V". Line 2---Diaplays of the real-time power generated by the inverter.
  • Page 13 Short press to change the number in current location, and long press (2s) to move the cursor 5.3 Wi-Fi/LAN Reset & Wi-Fi/LAN Reload to next position. The inverter will store the time if there is no input over 20 seconds, and the The two functions are only available for Wi-Fi/ LAN model inverters.
  • Page 14 5.5 Precaution For Initial Startup PF Power Curve Mode Function Default value (Australia) Default value (New Zealand) Setting range Register 1. Make sure the AC circuit is connected and the AC breaker is turned off. PF curve mode enable or disable “0”or“1”...
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    6 Troubleshooting 5.6.3 QU Curve Mode QU curve mode can be modified by Modbus communication, specifically according to the If the Inverter is not able to work properly, please refer to the following instructions before inverter Modbus address and Modbus register value, according to the set range to set the contacting your local service.
  • Page 16: Checking The Dc Switch

    7 Caution Type of fault Troubleshooting 7.1 Checking The DC Switch Relay-Check Failure DC switch does not require any maintenance. DCI Injection High It is recommended, though not compulsory, to: EEPROM R/W Failure • Check the DC switch regularly. SCI Failure •...
  • Page 17: Technical Parameters

    8 Technical Parameters Technical Data GEP4.6C GEP7.0S GEP9.0S PV String Input Data Technical Data GEP5.0C GEP8.5S GEP10S Max. DC Input Power (W) 10000 13500 13500 PV String Input Data Max. DC Input Voltage (V) Max. DC Input Power (W) 10000...
  • Page 18 Note:Overvoltage Category Definition Category I: applies to equipment connected to a circuit where measures have been taken to reduce transient overvoltage to a low level. Category II: applies to equipment not permanently connected to the installation. For example, appliances, portable tools and other plug-connected equipment; Category III: applies to fixed downstream equipment, including the main distribution board.

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