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  • Page 1 User manual Energy Storage Inverter Product Model: ME 3000SP S h e n z h e n S O FA R S O L A R C o . , L t d .

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ME 3000SP User manual Contents Preface........................II 1. ME 3000SP Introduction................... - 1 - 2. Safety Notes.......................- 2 - 2.1. Safety Notes....................- 2 - 2.2. Installation and Maintenance Notes............- 2 - 2.3. Signs on the inverter................- 3 - 3. Installation......................- 5 - 3.1.
  • Page 3 ME 3000SP User manual Notice This manual contains important safety instructions that must be followed during installation and maintenance of the equipment. Save these instructions! This manual must be considered as an integral part of the equipment. The manual must always accompany the equipment, even when it is transferred to another user or field.

  • Page 4: Preface

    Scope This product manual describes the installation,electrical connections, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting of ME 3000SP inverters. Keep this manual where it will be accessible at all times. Target Group This manual is intended for qualified electrical technical personnel who are responsible for inverter installation and commissioning in the PV power system and PV plant operator.
  • Page 5 ME 3000SP User manual Danger indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Danger Warning indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Warning Caution indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

  • Page 6: Me 3000Sp Introduction

    1. ME 3000SP Introduction ME 3000SP is an AC coupled bi-directional battery converter. Customers can purchase batteries & ME 3000SP as an energy storage add-on to his / her existing renewable energy system. ME 3000SP helps to achieve optimal usage of renewable energy.

  • Page 7: Safety Notes

    ME 3000SP shall be disconnected completely (DC & AC) while being  maintained. ME 3000SP can be very hot while working.Switch off ME 3000SP & wait ME  3000SP to cool down before maintenance. Keep children away from batteries & ME 3000SP.

  • Page 8: Signs On The Inverter

    ME 3000SP User manual the ME 3000SP / batteries in an airtight or badly ventilated place or cabinet. This can be very harmful to system performance & system service life. Keep ME 3000SP / batteries away from direct sunshine. Don’t put ME ...
  • Page 9 ME 3000SP User manual This symbol indicates a hazardous situation which could result in injuries,if not avoided. Risk of Electric Shock and wait at least 5 mins after switching OFF inverter. Be careful of high voltage and electric shock. Be careful of hot surface.

  • Page 10: Installation

    3. Installation 3.1. Product Overview ME 3000SP is 100% strictly inspected before package and delivery. It is forbidden to put ME 3000SP upside down during delivery. Please check the product package and fittings carefully before installation. Please check the product package and fittings carefully before installation.

  • Page 11: Packing List

    ME 3000SP User manual 3.2. Packing List Inspect the package and fittings carefully before installation. You should have the following fittings: Table3-1 Components and mechanical parts that should be delivered Picture Description Quantity Inverter 1pcs Mounting Bracket 1pcs AC terminal...
  • Page 12 ME 3000SP User manual Self-tapping screw 8pcs Expansion bolts 8pcs Terminal cap 4pcs CT terminal (5.08mm) 2pcs RS484 / DRMs terminal 2pcs (5.08mm) 2pcs Communication cable 1pcs NTC×1 (3M) 1pcs User Manual 2pcs Warranty card 1pcs - 7 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd...

  • Page 13: Installation Environment

    ME 3000SP User manual Quality Certificate 1pcs Outgoing inspection report 1pcs 3.3. Installation Environment Choose a dry,clean,and tidy place, convenient for installation  Ambient temperature range: -25℃~60℃  Relative humidity: 0~100% (non-condensed)  Inverter shall be installed in a well-ventilated place ...

  • Page 14: Installation Position

    3.5. Installation Position ME 3000SP inverter should be vertically mounted (to ensure fast heat dissipation) , please choose a position without direct sunlight / snow accumulation to install ME 3000SP inverter. Please the installation position is well-ventilated. Fig.3-2 Installation Position of ME 3000SP inverter - 9 - Copyright ©...
  • Page 15 ME 3000SP User manual - 10 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd...

  • Page 16: Mount Me 3000Sp

    Step 3: Fix the mounting bracket on the wall using bolts & flat washers. Step 4: Put ME 3000SP inverter on the mounting bracket. Step 5: Earth ME 3000SP inverter using the grounding hole on the heat sink. Step 6: OPTIONAL: you can lock ME 3000SP inverter to the mounting bracket.

  • Page 17: Electrical Connection

     and batteries .Thus, ME 3000SP can be securely disconnected during installation / maintenance. It’s necessary to install a AC circuit breaker (25A) between ME 3000SP and  electrical grid. It is very important for system safety and efficient operation to use appropriate ...

  • Page 18: Battery Connection

    ME 3000SP User manual 4.1. Battery Connection Fig.4-2 Battery connection (Measure battery wires polarity / voltage before connection) Step 1: Loosen 4 screws (A) using a screwdriver (Fig.4-2) ; Step 2: Remove the waterproof cover (B) ,loosen the cable gland (C) ,and then remove the stopper (G) ;...
  • Page 19 ME 3000SP User manual ① ② 1.White and orange 2.Orange 3.White and green 4.Blue 5.White and blue 6.Green 7.White and brown 8.Brown ③ ④ The logic interface pin definitions and circuit connections are as follows: Logic interface pin are defined according to different standard requirements （a）Logic interface for AS/NZS 4777.2:2015,also known as inverter demand...
  • Page 20 ME 3000SP User manual limit the inverter’s output power. The inverter can be connected to a RRCR (Radio Ripple Control Receiver) in order to dynamically limit the output power of all the inverters in the installation. Fig.4-4 Inverter–RRCR Connection Table 4-2 Function description of the terminal Pin NO.

  • Page 21: Ct/Rs485/Ntc Connection

    CT (Current transformer) can measure the value and direction of AC current. Refer to Fig.4-7 for the correct connection of CTa. Fig.4-6 Schematic Diagram (ME 3000SP: energy storage add-on to existing renewable system) - 16 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd...
  • Page 22 ME 3000SP User manual Step 1: Location of CTa:L wire of incoming mains. Location of CTpv: L wire of PV inverter’s output. Step 2: Use network cable&terminal caps to extend CT wires. CT wire Extension cable (network cable) ME 3000SP...
  • Page 23 Step 5: Route CT cable through the cable gland, connect CT cable to CT terminal, then insert CT terminal into corresponding ports. Step 6: One communication cable is provided in the ME 3000SP accessory bag. One inverter end,one BAT end.

  • Page 24: Grid Connection

    ME 3000SP User manual PYLONTECH US2000 PLUS/US2000B CAN port Note:Please confirm with representative of PYLONTECH that your battery is compatible with ME 3000SP. Step 7: Connect NTC for lead acid batteries only: When the lead-acid battery is used, the NTC must be connected. If the NTC is not connected, the inverter will report the ID57 overtemperature alarm fault.

  • Page 25: Critical Load Connection(Eps Function)

    For Belgium, one of the following links is required for external AC relays. http://www.synergrid.be/download.cfm?fileId=C10-21_DecouplingRelays_NF_202 00515.pdf 4.5. Critical Load Connection (EPS function) Critical load: in case of grid outage,if EPS function is enabled, ME 3000SP will - 20 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd...
  • Page 26 ME 3000SP User manual work in EPS (Emergency Power Supply) mode, discharge the battery&supply power to critical load via LOAD port. LOAD port is only for critical load connection. The connection procedure of LOAD port is the same as grid connection (Fig.4-9).

  • Page 27: Wifi/Gprs/Ethernet Module Installation Procedure

    ME 3000SP User manual Critical load connection(AC contactor:2 NC,2 NO)④ 4.6. WiFi/GPRS/Ethernet module installation procedure NOTE:GPRS and Ethernet is optional and is not suitable for all countries. Step 1: Remove WiFi/GPRS/Ethernet waterproof cover using screw driver. Step 2: Install WiFi/GPRS/Ethernet module.

  • Page 28: Buttons And Indicator Lights

    ME 3000SP User manual The operation information(generated energy,alert,operation status)of the inverter can be transferred to PC or uploaded to the server via WiFi/GPRS/Ethernet.You can register on the website.http://www.solarmanpv.com/portal/Register/Regi_Pub.aspx Using the WiFi/GPRS/Ethernet S/N number(NOTE3),then you can login the website:http://www.solarmanpv.com/portal/LoginPage.aspx to remote monitors the inverter.

  • Page 29: Status Of Me 3000Sp

    Charging status Light（Green）  Charging light ON:charging the battery  Alarm light（Red）  Alarm light ON:there’re some events in current event list.  5.3. Status of ME 3000SP Discharging Charging Alarm Red Status of ME 3000SP Green light Green light light Discharge...

  • Page 30: Operation

    First Time Setup (IMPORTANT!) Important:Please follow the following procedure to switch ON ME 3000SP. Make sure there’s no power generation in ME 3000SP’s phase. (Turn OFF PV inverter.) Switch on the battery. Turn ON DC isolator between battery & ME 3000SP.
  • Page 31 ME 3000SP User manual ME 3000SP should start to operate now. You need to set the following parameters before ME 3000SP start to operate. 1)Set system time 8)*Set min discharge voltage 2)Set country 9)*Set max discharge current 3)Select battery type...
  • Page 32 MENU Compatible Batteries 1.PYLON PYLONTECH US2000 PLUS/US2000B Note:Please confirm with representative of PYLONTECH that your battery is compatible with ME 3000SP 2.DARFON DARFON 14S31P ESS 3.DEFAULT LEAD ACID/LEAD CRYSTAL/AQUION battery 4.General All batteries that comply with SOFAR’S BMS CAN communication Lithium protocol.

  • Page 33: Commissioning

    Congratulations,ME 3000SP’s first time setup is complete.Please press“OK”to enter the main interface. Turn ON some home appliances. Make sure the electricity consumption in ME 3000SP’s phase is greater than 200W.“Grid import power”shall equal“Home Consumption”now.(fig 15) Turn ON PV inverter.“PV Production”shown on ME 3000SP shall equal total power generation in ME 3000SP’s phase now.(fig 15)

  • Page 34: Menu

    ME 3000SP User manual Fig 6-1.Screen of ME 3000SP If you didn’t change the work mode of ME 3000SP,which means ME 3000SP is working in“Auto Mode”: While“PV Production”>“Home Consumption”(fig 6-1) If the battery is not full.ME 3000SP will charge the battery.
  • Page 35 ME 3000SP User manual 6.4.1. Enter setting 1.Enter Setting Press“OK” 1.Battery Parameter 9.Set EPS Mode 2.Clear Energy Data 10.Logic interface “Up”↑ 3.Clear Events 11.Auto Test(For Italian Market Only) 4.Set Country 12.Work Mode Set “Down”↓ 5.Set Communication 13.CTpv Scale Factor 6.Function to Set Country 14.CT Direction...
  • Page 36 While electric grid is connected:ME 3000SP won’t discharge the battery when its SOC is less than 50%. In case of blackout:ME 3000SP will work in EPS mode(if EPS mode is enabled)&keep discharging the battery till battery SOC is less than 20%.
  • Page 37 ME 3000SP User manual 10) *Empty Discharged(V)(only for DEFAULT battery type) Select“10.Empty Discharged(V)”and press“OK”.Press“up”or“down”to change the 1st digit,press“OK”to switch to next digit.Input the value of Empty Discharged Voltage per battery specification.Press“OK”. 11) *Full Charged(V)(only for DEFAULT battery type) Select“11.Full Charged(V)”and press“OK”.Press“up”or“down”to change the 1st digit,press“OK”to switch to next digit.Input the value of Full Charged Voltage per...
  • Page 38 ME 3000SP User manual Select“2.Baudrate”,then press“OK”to Set Baudrate,press“Up”or“Down”to change Baudrate and press“OK”. (3) Databits Select“3.Databits”,then press“OK”to set Databits,press“Up”or“Down”to change Databits and press“OK”. (4) Parity Select“4.Parity”,then press“OK”to set Parity,press“Up”or“Down”to select EVEN、 ODD or NONE,and press“OK”. (5) Stopbits Select“5.Stopbits”,then press“OK”to set Stopbits,press“Up”or“Down”to change Stopbits and press“OK”.
  • Page 39 ME 3000SP User manual 11.Auto Test Press“OK” 1.Autotest Fast 2.Autotest STD “Up”↑ 3.QF Time Setting 4.QV Time Setting “Down”↓ 5.Control 81.S1 Autotest Fast Select“1.Autotest Fast”,then press“OK”to start Auto test Fast. Start Autotest ↓ Press“OK”to start Testing 59.S1... ↓ Wait Test 59.S1 OK! ↓...
  • Page 40 ME 3000SP User manual Auto Test OK! ↓ Press“Down” 59.S1 threshold 253V 900ms ↓ Press“Down” 59.S1:228V 902ms ↓ Press“Down” 59.S2 threshold 264.5V 200ms ↓ Press“Down” 59.S2:229V 204ms ↓ Press“Down” 27.S1 threshold 195.5V 1500ms ↓ Press“Down” 27.S1:228V 1508ms ↓ Press“Down” 27.S2 threshold 34.5V 200ms ↓...
  • Page 41 3.Set Timing Mode 4.Set Passive Mode “Down”↓ 5.Peak Shaving Mode Set Auto Mode Select “1.Set Auto Mode” , then press “OK”. In auto mode, ME 3000SP will automatically charge&discharge the battery. generation LOAD generation > LOAD consumption (ΔP<100W), ME 3000SP consumption, the surplus power will be will stay in Standby state.
  • Page 42 If electricity is more expensive in high demand time (peak rate) & electricity is much cheaper in low demand time (off-peak rate). You can select an off-peak period to charge your battery. Outside the off-peak charge period, ME 3000SP is working in Auto Mode. - 37 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd...
  • Page 43 Then you don’t need to set an off-peak charge period to charge your battery in summer at all. You can select an effective date (normally winter) for Time-of-use mode in this case. Outside the effective date, ME 3000SP is working in Auto Mode.
  • Page 44 ME 3000SP User manual that is equal to the charge threshold power. The surplus power will be stored in the battery. If PV generation is greater than the sum of load consumption and the charge threshold power and the battery charging power, The surplus power will feed back into the grid.
  • Page 45 Event List 2.Event List Press “OK” 1.Current Event List 2.History Event List Event list of ME 3000SP,including current event list and history event list. 1） Current Event List Select“1.Current Event List”,press“OK”to check the current events. 2） History Event List Select“2.History Event List”,press“OK”to...
  • Page 46 Select“4.Software Update”,press“OK”,“input password”is shown.Input the password(”0715”),press“Up”or“Down”to change the 1 digit,press“OK”to switch to next digit,when“0715”is shown on the screen,press“OK”.ME 3000SP will start to upgrade the software automatically. Detailed Firmware Upgrade Procedure: Step 1 Turn off AC circuit breaker(grid)and DC isolator(battery),then remove communication waterproof cover.If communication cables(RS485/NTC/CT)have...
  • Page 47 ME 3000SP User manual Step 3 Format the SD card.Copy the“ES3000firmware”folder to the SD card. Step 4 Insert the SD card back to the SD card slot. Step 5 Then turn on DC isolator (battery),wait 5 seconds,turn on AC circuit breaker(grid),press “Back”to enter main menu.Press“Down”to select“4.Software...

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    ME 3000SP User manual 7. Troubleshooting This section contains information and procedures for solving possible problems with the inverter. This section help users to identify the inverter fault.Please read the  following procedures carefully: Check the warning,fault messages or fault codes shown on the inverter ...
  • Page 49 SOFAR technical support.If yes,check the AC circuit breaker and AC wiring of the ME 3000SP. If the grid voltage/frequency is within the acceptable range wiring correct,while alarm...
  • Page 50 ME 3000SP User manual hardware protection solved.If no,please contact SOFAR technical support. BuckBoost current is too HwBuckBo ID11 high and has triggered ostOCP hardware protection The battery current is too ID12 HwBatOCP high and has triggered hardware protection The grid current is too...
  • Page 51 EEPROM ID76 EPROM_R unrecoverable unrecoverR Relay happen ID77 elayFail permanent fault Please make sure ME 3000SP is Over Internal temperature is installed place without direct ID81 temperature too high. sunlight/other heat source. Please make sure ME 3000SP is - 46 - Copyright ©...
  • Page 52 Over ID82 AC frequency is too high frequency Long dist Long distance Load ME 3000SP receives a remote signal to ID83 Load Shedding decrease its power. Shedding Long dist Switch OFF ME 3000SP ME 3000SP receives a remote signal to...
  • Page 53 ME 3000SP User manual Battery high voltage SOFAR technical support. ID102 BatOV protect Battery voltage ID103 BatUV protect Battery high temperature Make sure battery is in a well-ventilated ID104 BatOTD protect while discharging place. Try to decrease the max discharge(A)or/and...

  • Page 54: Technical Data

    ME 3000SP User manual 8. Technical Data Model ME 3000SP Battery Parameters Battery Type Lead-acid,Lithium-ion Nominal battery voltage Battery voltage range 42-58V Recommended battery capacity 200Ah (100–500 Ah optional) Recommended storage capacity 9.6 kWh Max charge current Charge current range 0–60A programmable...
  • Page 55 ME 3000SP User manual General data Noise <25dB Weight 16kg Cooling Natural convection Dimensions (W*H*D) 532 x 360 x 173 mm Display LCD display Warranty 5 years EPS (Emergency Power Supply) data EPS rated power 3000VA EPS nominal voltage / frequency...

  • Page 56: Quality Assurance

    Australia. Table Product Standard warranty period (months) Inverter GRID-TIED (ME 3000SP) Accessories CT Clamp smart Meter WIFI dongle *This factory warranty is a promise from SOFARSOLAR to its end users on the applicable products listed above.
  • Page 57 ME 3000SP User manual consequential, special, indirect, punitive or exemplary loss or damages, whether or not a party was advised of the possibility of such loss or damage; “End User” means a person or entity whose order for the purchase of the Product is accepted by SOFARSOLAR;...
  • Page 58 ME 3000SP User manual Warranty Period (or otherwise): The repair of the Product by SOFARSOLAR whether on-site or off-site; The replacement of the Product; The payment of the costs of having the Product repaired. The payment of the costs of replacing the Product or acquiring equivalent goods. If the Products needs to be replaced, the balance of the Factor’s Warranty Period will...
  • Page 59 ME 3000SP User manual SOFARSOLAR must be contacted prior to the site visit for authorisation. If the site is not located in a metropolitan area in Australia or if the installer is unable to be on-site, the End User must engage their own electrician to carry out and complete the on-site service;...
  • Page 60 ME 3000SP User manual the End User; The fault or otherwise defect is damage sustained during transportation (including painting scratch caused by movement inside packaging during shipping). A Claim for such transport damage should be made directly to the shipping company/insurance company as soon as the container/packaging is unloaded and such damage is identified;...
  • Page 61 ME 3000SP User manual extent, expressly excluded; SOFARSOLAR is not liable for any delay or Loss arising from the supply of or failure to supply the Product or comply with an order of the End User whether due to shortfall, defect, incorrect delivery or otherwise for any reason whatsoever including breach of contract (including fundamental breach), negligence, breach of duty as bailee, or the wilful act or default of SOFARSOLAR.
  • Page 62 ME 3000SP User manual process the warranty claim. The End User may also contact the dealer (SOFARSOLAR authorised dealer or distributor) or installer if the Product is defective or faulty. To make a claim under the warranty, the End User must provide the following...
  • Page 63 ME 3000SP User manual without limitation: On-site service fee: cost of travel and time for the technician to deliver on-site service and labour cost for the technician, who is repairing, performing maintenance on, installing (hardware or software) and debugging the faulty product.
  • Page 64 Product Name: Energy Storage Inverter ADD: 401, Building 4, AnTongDa Industrial Park, District 68,XingDong Community, XinAn Street, BaoAn District, Shenzhen, GuangDong.P.R. China Email: service@sofarsolar.com Tel: 0510-6690 2300 Web: www.sofarsolar.com...

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