Goodwe SDT G2 Series User manual

User Manual

Grid-Tied PV Inverter

SDT G2 Series

4-25kW

V1.4-2023-05-15

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User Manual V1.4-2023-05-15

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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 specied. All descriptions in the manual are for guidance only.

and other GOODWE trademarks are trademarks of GoodWe Technologies Co.,

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GoodWe Technologies Co., Ltd.

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Notice

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CONTENTS

1 About This Manual ..........................................................1

1.1 Applicable Model ....................................................................................... 1

1.2 Target Audience ......................................................................................... 1

1.3 Symbol De󼴩nition ..................................................................................... 2

1.4 Updates ...................................................................................................... 2

2 Safety Precaution ...........................................................3

2.1 General Safety ........................................................................................... 3

2.2 DC Side .......................................................................................................3

2.3 AC Side .......................................................................................................4

2.4 Inverter Installation ................................................................................... 4

2.5 Personal Requirements ............................................................................. 4

3 Product Introduction ......................................................5

3.1 Application Scenarios ............................................................................... 5

3.2 Supported Grid Types .............................................................................. 5

3.4 Appearance ................................................................................................ 6

3.4.1 Parts ....................................................................................................................6

3.4.2 Dimension ...........................................................................................................9

3.4.3 Indicators ..........................................................................................................11

3.4.4 Nameplate ........................................................................................................13

4 Check and Storage ........................................................14

4.1 Check Before Receiving ........................................................................... 14

4.2 Deliverables .............................................................................................14

4.3 Storage ....................................................................................................15

5 Installation ...................................................................16

5.1 Installation Requirements ...................................................................... 16

5.2 Inverter Installation ................................................................................. 18

5.2.1 Moving the Inverter ..........................................................................................18

5.2.2 Installing the Inverter ......................................................................................18

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6 Electrical Connection ....................................................21

6.1 Safety Precautions ................................................................................. 21

6.2 Connecting the PE Cable ........................................................................ 21

6.3 Connecting the PV Input Cable .............................................................. 22

6.4 Connecting the AC Output Cable ........................................................... 28

6.5 Communication ......................................................................................32

6.5.1 Connecting the Communication Cable (optional) .........................................32

6.5.2 Installing the Communication Module (optional) ..........................................36

7 Equipment Commissioning ...........................................37

7.1 Check Items Before Switching Power ON .............................................. 37

7.2 Power On ................................................................................................. 37

8 System Commissioning .................................................38

8.1 Indicators and Button ............................................................................ 38

8.2 Setting Inverter Parameters via LCD ...................................................... 40

8.2.1 LCD Menu Introduction ...................................................................................40

8.2.2 Inverter Parameter Introduction .....................................................................42

8.3 Setting Inverter Parameters via App ...................................................... 44

8.4 Monitoring via SEMS Portal .................................................................... 44

9 Maintenance ................................................................45

9.1 Power O󼴨 the Inverter ............................................................................ 45

9.2 Removing the Inverter ............................................................................ 45

9.3 Disposing of the Inverter ........................................................................45

9.4 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................... 45

9.5 Routine Maintenance ............................................................................. 49

10 Technical Parameters .................................................. 50

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Model Nominal Output Power Nominal Output Voltage

GW4K-DT 4KW 230/400, 3L/N/PE

GW4000-SDT-20 4KW 400, 3L/N/PE

GW5K-DT 5KW 230/400, 3L/N/PE

GW5000-SDT-20 5KW 400, 3L/N/PE

GW6K-DT 6KW 230/400, 3L/N/PE

GW6000-SDT-20 6KW 400, 3L/N/PE

GW8K-DT 8KW

400, 3L/N/PE

GW10KT-DT 10KW

GW12KT-DT 12KW

GW15KT-DT 15KW

GW17KT-DT 17KW

GW20KT-DT 20KW

GW25KT-DT 25KW

GW8KAU-DT 8KW

GW9.9KAU-DT 9.9KW

GW10KAU-DT 10KW

GW15KAU-DT 15KW

GW20KAU-DT 20KW

GW8000-SDT-20 8KW 3/N/PE, 220/380, 230/400,

240/415

GW10K-SDT-20 10KW

GW12K-SDT-20 12KW

GW12KLV-SDT-20 12KW 220/127, 3L/N/PE

GW15K-SDT-20 15KW 3/N/PE, 220/380, 230/400,

240/415

GW17K-SDT-20 17KW

GW20K-SDT-20 20KW

1 About This Manual

This manual describes the product information, installation, electrical 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

This manual applies to the listed inverters below (SDT G2 for short):

1.2 Target Audience

This manual applies to trained and knowledgeable technical professionals. The technical

personnel has to be familiar with the product, local standards, and electric systems.

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1.3 Symbol Denition

1.4 Updates

The latest document contains all the updates made in earlier issues.

V1.0 2022-03-15

• First Issue

V1.1 2022-08-15

• Update 8.2.1 LCD Menu Introduction.

V1.2 2023-02-10

• Update 10 Technical Parameters.

V1.3 2023-03-20

• Add new model: GW9.9KAU-DT

V1.4 2023-05-15

• Update 10 Technical Parameters.

Dierent levels of warning messages in this manual are dened 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-related

problems to save time.

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2 Safety Precaution

2.1 General Safety

2.2 DC Side

Notice

• The information in this document is subject to change due to product updates or

other reasons. This manual cannot replace the product labels otherwise specied. All

descriptions here are for guidance only.

• Before installations, read through the user manual to learn about the product and the

precautions.

• All installations should be performed by trained and knowledgeable technicians who are

familiar 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 conguration instructions in this manual. The

manufacturer shall not be liable for equipment damage or personal injury if you do not

follow the instructions. For more warranty details, visit https://en.goodwe.com/warranty.

asp .

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 DC cables using the delivered DC connectors and terminals. The manufacturer

shall not be liable for the equipment damage if other connectors or terminals are used.

WARNING

• Ensure the component frames and the bracket system are securely grounded.

• Ensure the DC cables are connected tightly and securely.

• Measure the DC cable using the multimeter to avoid reverse polarity connection. Also, the

voltage should be under the permissible range.

• The PV modules used with the inverter must have an IEC61730 class A rating.

• If there are more than 3 PV strings on input side, an additional fuse installation will be

suggested.

• When exposed to sunlight, the PV array will generate very high voltage which can cause

electrical shock hazard. Please strictly follow the instruction we provided.

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2.4 Inverter Installation

DANGER

• Terminals at the bottom of the inverter cannot bear much load. Otherwise, the terminals

will be damaged.

• All labels and warning marks must be clear and distinct after the installation. Do not block,

alter, or damage any label.

• Testing to AS/NZS 4777.2:2020 for multiple inverter combinations has not been conducted.

• Warning labels on the inverter are as follows.

2.5 Personal Requirements

NOTICE

• Personnel who install or maintain the equipment must be strictly trained, learn about

safety precautions and correct operations.

• Only qualied professionals or trained personnel are allowed to install, operate, maintain,

and replace the equipment 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. Specication of the protective device should be at least 1.25 times the AC output rated

current.

• You are recommended to use copper cables as AC output cables. Contact the manufacturer

if you want to use other cables.

High voltage hazard. Power

o the inverter rst before

any operations.

Potential risks exist. Wear

proper PPE before any

operations.

Read through the guide

before any operations.

Delayed discharge. Wait until

the components are totally

discharged after power o.

High-temperature hazard. Do

not touch the equipment to

avoid being burnt.

Do not dispose of the product

as household waste. Discard

the product in compliance with

local laws and regulations,

or send it back to the

manufacturer.

CE marking. Grounding point. Indicates the

position for connecting the PE

cable.

RCM marking. NA NA

5min

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3 Product Introduction

3.1 Application Scenarios

The SDT G2 Series inverter is a three-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:

PV String Inverter

Circuit

Breaker Utility

Grid

Power

distribution

cabinet

Transformer

3.2 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

TN-S

L1

L2

L3

PEN

PE

TN-C

L1

L2

L3

N

PE

TN-C-S

L1

L2

L3

N

PE

TT

L1

L2

L3

PE

IT

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3.4 Appearance

3.4.1 Parts

GW4K-DT, GW4000-SDT-20, GW5K-DT,

GW5000-SDT-20, GW6K-DT, GW6000-

SDT-20

GW8K-DT, GW10KT-DT

GW12KT-DT, GW15KT-DT

1. LED Indicator 2. LCD (optional) 3. Button (optional)

4. PE Terminal 5. Mounting Plate 6. PV Input Terminal

7. DC Switch 8. Ventilation valve 9. Bluetooth or Wi-Fi/LAN Kit or

WiFi or 4G or GPRS Port

10. RS485 or Smart

Meter COM Port 11. DRED or Remote

Shutdown COM Port 12. AC Output Port

13. Fan

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GW8KAU-DT, GW9.9KAU-DT, GW10KAU-DT,

GW15KAU-DT, GW20KAU-DT, GW17KT-DT,

GW20KT-DT, GW25KT-DT

GW8000-SDT-20, GW10K-SDT-20 GW12K-SDT-20, GW12KLV-SDT-20,

GW15K-SDT-20, GW17K-SDT-20,

GW20K-SDT-20

1. LED Indicator 2. LCD (optional) 3. Button (optional)

4. PE Terminal 5. Mounting Plate 6. DC Switch

7. USB Port (For Brazil

only) 8. PV Input Terminal

(PV1)[1] 9. PV Input Terminal (PV2)

10. DRED or Remote

Shutdown COM Port 11.

Bluetooth or Wi-Fi/

LAN Kit or WiFi or 4G or

GPRS Port

12. RS485 or Smart Meter

COM Port

13. AC Output Port 14. Ventilation Valve 15. Fan[2]

[1]: GW25KT-DT: 3 x PV+/PV-; other models: 2 x PV+/PV-

[2]: Without Fan: GW8KAU-DT, GW10KAU-DT

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Name Description

PV Input Terminal Used to connect the PV module DC input cables.

DC Switch Start or stop DC input.

USB Port Reserved. USB Port is used for system upgrade and conguration.

Ventilation valve -

Communication

Port

Used to connect communication modules like Bluetooth, WiFi, LAN, 4G,

etc.

Smart Meter +

RS485 Used to connect the Smart Meter or RS485 communication cable.

DRED(6Pin)

/ Remote

Shutdown (2pin)

Used to connect DRED or remote shutdown communication cable. DRED

for Australia and New Zealand, Remote Shutdown only for Europe.

AC Output

Terminal Used to connect AC output cable. Connect the inverter and the utility grid.

Fans Used to cool the inverter. Without Fan: GW8KAU-DT, GW10KAU-DT.

LED Indicator Indicates working state of the inverter

LCD Optional. Used to check the parameters of the inverter.

Button Optional. Used to control contents displayed on the

screen.

Grounding Point Used to connect the PE cable.

Mounting Plate Used to install the inverter.

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3.4.2 Dimension

Dimensions of GW4K-DT, GW4000-SDT-20, GW5K-DT, GW5000-SDT-20, GW6K-DT, GW6000-

SDT-20, GW10KT-DT:

433mm

354mm 147mm

200mm

45mm

Dimensions of GW8KAU-DT, GW9.9KAU-DT, GW10KAU-DT, GW15KAU-DT, GW20KAU-DT, GW17KT-

DT, GW20KT-DT, GW25KT-DT, GW25KT-DT, GW8000-SDT-20, GW10K-SDT-20:

Dimensions of GW8K-DT, GW10KT-DT, GW12KT-DT, GW15KT-DT:

433mm

354mm 155mm

200mm

45mm

120mm

110mm 120mm

511mm

415mm 175mm

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Dimensions of GW12K-SDT-20,GW12KLV-SDT-20, GW15K-SDT-20, GW17K-SDT-20, GW20K-SDT-20:

198mm

120mm

110mm 120mm

511mm

415mm

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Inverters Designed with LCD

3.4.3 Indicators

As a human-computer interaction interface, LCD display panel comprises of LED indicators,

buttons and LCD display on the front panel of the inverter. LED indicates the working status of

the inverter. Buttons and LCD are used for conguration and viewing parameters.

Indicator Status Description

ON = Wi-Fi IS CONNECTED/ACTIVE

BLINK 1 = Wi-Fi SYSTEM IS RESETTING

BLINK 2 = NOT CONNECTED TO THE ROUTER

BLINK 4 = Wi-Fi SERVER PROBLEM

BLINK = RS485 IS CONNECTED

OFF = Wi-Fi 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

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Inverters Designed without LCD

Indicator Status Description

ON = EQUIPMENT POWER ON

OFF = EQUIPMENT POWER OFF

ON = THE INVERTER IS FEEDING POWER

OFF = THE INVERTER IS NOT FEEDING POWER

SINGLE SLOW FLASH = SELF CHECK BEFORE CONNECTING TO

THE GRID

SINGLE FLASH = CONNECTING TO THE GRID

ON = WIRELESS IS CONNECTED/ACTIVE

BLINK 1 = WIRELESS SYSTEM IS RESETTING

BLINK 2 = WIRELESS ROUTER PROBLEM

BLINK 4 = WIRELESS SERVER PROBLEM

BLINK = RS485 IS CONNECTED

OFF = WIRELESS IS NOT ACTIVE

ON = A FAULT HAS OCCURRED

OFF = NO FAULT

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3.4.4 Nameplate

The nameplate is for reference only.

Goodwe trademark, product type, and

product model

Technical parameters

Safety symbols and certication marks

Contact information and serial

number

Model

Product: Grid-Tied PV Inverter

Vmax PV: ****V d.c.

Isc PV: **.*/**.*Ad.c.

MPPT voltage range:

***...***Vd.c.

Max. PV current:

**/**Ad.c.

Rated grid voltage:3/N/PE Va.c.~ ***/***,***/***,***/***

Max current:

**.*A a.c.

AC-grid frequency: **/**Hz

Rated/Max apparent power: **/**kV A

Power factor range: Default >*.**,*.*cap...*.*ind

Overvoltage-category:

DCⅡ;ACⅢ

IP degree: IP65

Protective class: ClassⅠ

Operating temperature range: -**...**°C

Inverter topology: Non-isolated

Rated



active power: *kW

: *****-***

GoodWe Technologies Co.,Ltd.

High voltage hazard. Power

o the inverter before any

operations.

Potential risks exist. Wear proper

PPE before any operations.

Read through the user

manual before any

operations.

Delayed discharge. Wait until the

components are discharged after

power o.

High-temperature hazard.

Do not touch the equipment

to avoid being hurt.

Do not dispose of the product

as household waste. Discard the

product in compliance with local

laws and regulations, or send it

back to the manufacturer.

CE Mark. RCM Mark.

5min

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4 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 others

signs of equipment damage. Do not unpack the package and contact the supplier as soon as

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.

4.2 Deliverables

Inverter X 1 PV Box X N

PV Box

Bracket X N

Positive PV

Connector

X N

Negative PV

ConnectorX N

PE OT

Terminal X 1

Cross

Screwdriver X N

Screw X N

Communication

Connector X N

AC PIN

Terminal X N

Mounting

Bracket X N

AC Connector

X N

Communication

Module X N

Expansion

Bolt X N

PIN Terminal

X N

Documentation

X 1

AC Connector

X N

Mounting

Bracket X N

AC cable OT

Terminal X N

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NOTICE

• The number of expansion bolts, screws, PV connectors, AC cable OT Terminal, and PIN

terminals are various depending on the dierent inverters. The actual accessories may

dier.

• Communication module types including WiFi, 4G, LAN, GPRS, Bluetooth, etc. The actual

module delivered depends on the communication method of the selected inverter.

• The model of the AC connector and mounting bracket are various depending the dierent

inverters. The actual accessories may dier.

• Only model GW15KAU-DT and GW20KAU-DT are equipped with PV box and PV box bracket.

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

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 professionals before being

put into use.

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5 Installation

5.1 Installation Requirements

1. Do not install the equipment in a place near ammable, explosive, or corrosive materials.

2. Install the equipment on a surface that is solid enough to bear the inverter weight.

3. Install the equipment in a well-ventilated place to ensure good dissipation. Also, the

installation space should be large enough for operations.

4. The equipment with a high ingress protection rating can be installed indoors or outdoors.

The temperature and humidity at the installation site should be within the appropriate range.

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 equipment is working. Do not touch the surface to

avoid burning.

7. Install the equipment at a height that is convenient for operation and maintenance, electrical

connections, and checking indicators and labels.

8. Install the equipment away from electromagnetic interference.

Installation Environment Requirements

Mounting Support Requirements

1. The mounting support shall be nonammable and reproof.

2. Make sure that the support surface is solid enough to bear the product weight load.

3. 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.

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