Growatt HPS30

GROWATT NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGY Co.,LTD Hybrid energy system User Manual
No.28 Guangming Road, Shiyan, Bao’an District,
Shenzhen, P.R. China
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GR-UM-072-A-00
 Contents

1 About this Manual 4 Products installation

4.1 Installation condition requirements
1.1 Contents 4.2 Tools and spare parts required for
1.2 Target readers whole machine installation

1.3 How to use this Manual 4.3 Mechanical installation

1.4 Symbols explanation 4.4 Electrical installation
4.5 Communication
4.6 Installation inspection

2 Safety instructions
2.1 Installation 5 Pilot operation
5.1 Relevant requirements
2.2 Operator
5.2 Inspection
2.3 Inspection and storage 5.3 Power on steps
2.4 Transportation 5.4 Pilot operation completion
2.5 Repair and maintenance 5.5 Power off steps
2.6 Inverter EMC and noise level
2.7 Important note
6 GUI instruction
6.1 LCD display screen introduction
6.2 LCD operation
6.3 LCD display information schedule
3 Product Description

3.1 Energy Storage system

3.2 Circuit diagram of the inverter

3.3 The layout of the main components

7 Routine maintenance
7.1 Regular maintenance
7.2 Waste disposal
3.4 Operation mode

3.5 Battery setting

3.6 Protection
3.7 Storage 8 Appendix
3.8 Dimension 8.1 Specification

3.9 Packaging information 8.2 Growatt Factory warranty

8.3 Contact
1 About this Manual 1.2. Target readers

This chapter describes the contents of this manual, target reader, and safety symbols, Qualification
can help users to have a better understanding of the manual. 1) Only professional electricians or professionally qualified personnel can
transport or install this product.

2)The operator should be fully familiar with the structure and working principle of
the entire Energy Storage system;
1.1. Contents
3)The operator should be fully familiar with this manual;

4)The operator should be fully familiar with the local standards of the project.
This manual applies to Growatt HPS30 hybrid energysystem, the manual contains:

1.3. How to use this Manual

safety instruction
Read this manual before installation of the Growatt HPS30. Store this manual where
Attention that needs to be paid when operating and maintaining Growatt HPS30. accessible at all times.

Product description The contents of this manual will be periodically updated or revised if necessary.
However discrepancies cannot be excluded. Please refer to the product or download
The role inverter plays in the energy storage system and structure, principle, the latest version of this manual on www.growatt.com.
protection, operation mode, storage and package size of the Growatt HPS30.

Installation
1.4. Symbols explanation

Inverter installation conditions, tools, and the inverter mechanical and electrical In order to ensure the personal and property safety of the user during installation, or
installation, the communication connection and inspection. optimally efficient use of this product, symbols are used highlight the information.
The following symbols may be used in this manual, please read carefully, in order to
Commissioning make better use of this manual.

Inspection before commissioning and procedure to turn on/off inverter.

GUI(Graphic User Interface) instruction Caution, risk of danger

Information displayed on the inverter LCD touch-screen and setting instruction. DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which, if not avoided, will
Routine maintenance result in death or serious injury.

Daily maintenance of the inverter, the replacement of some spare parts and waste
disposal instruction.

CAUTION indicates there is potential risk, if not avoided, could

Appendix result in equipment malfunction and property damage.
CAUTION
Technical data, warranty policy and contact information.

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 Safety instructions 2
Caution,risk of electric shock
WARNING Inverter installation and service personnel must be trained and familiar with the
general safety requirement when working on electrical equipment. Installation and
When battery bank connecting point are exposed, there will be DC voltage in
service personnel should also be familiar with the local laws and regulations and
the equipment DC side; and when output breaker is on, there is a potential risk
safety requirements.
of electric shock.

> Read this manual carefully before operation. The equipment will not be under
warranty if failing to operate according to this manual.

> Operation on the inverter must be for qualified electrical technician only.
Caution, risk of fire hazard
WARNING Suitable for mounting on concrete or other non-combustible > When inverter operating, don’t touch any electrical parts except for the touch-
surface only. screen.

> All electrical operation must comply with local electrical operation standards.

> Warranty service for the inverter does not contain module maintenance.
Protective conductor terminal > Permission from the local utility company is required before installing the Energy
The inverter has to be firmly grounded to ensure the safety of Storage system and only professional personnel are qualified for the operation.
PE TERMINAL personnel.

2.1. Installation
Risk of electric shock, Energy storage timed discharge.
Proper installation requires following all the instructions in the user manual involving
Electrical shock danger exists in the capacitor; the cover shall be transportation, mounting, wiring and commissioning. Growatt does not cover
WARNING
moved at least 5 minutes later after all powers are disconnected. warranty for the inverter damage due to failing to use it properly.

The protection level of the inverter is IP20, which is designed for indoor installation.
Please refer to chapter 4 for installation instruction.

The installation location must be dry, including no expected condensation. The

inverter is only for use in a closed electrical operating area.

Caution, risk of fire hazard

WARNING
Suitable for mounting on concrete or other non-combustible
surface only.

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 2.2. Operator 2.5 Repair and maintenance

Inverter installation and service personnel must be trained and familiar with the
general safety requirement when working on electrical equipment. Installation and Repair and maintenance can only be carried out after disconnecting the DC and AC
service personnel should also be familiar with the local laws and regulations and for at least 5 minutes.
safety requirements.
Only professional technical personnel are qualified for the operation.

Disconnecting switches
2.3. Inspection and storage
Disconnect DC switch and AC switch, and make sure the inverter will not be
The inverter should be carefully checked before signing the document from the connected accidentally. Ensure the inverter is totally disconnected with no voltage by
transportation company. Check the received items against delivery note, and if there testing with a multi-meter. Although the DC and AC switch has been disconnected,
is any defect or damage, immediately notify the transportation company. If there is still voltage in some components, for example capacitors. Hence, the repair
necessary, you can seek help from Growatt Customer Service department. or maintenance operation can only be proceeded at least 5 minutes after the
disconnection.

Maintenance and modification

Growatt HPS30 can only be stored when it is stopped and all the
doors are closed in a dry room to protect the internal circuits Only personnel with Growatt authorization are qualified for the maintenance and
CAUTION against dust and moisture. modification. And to ensure personal safety, use original accessories provided by the
manufacturer only. Otherwise, electrical safety and EMC might not comply with the
required standard.

2.4 . Transportation Function and safety parameters

Don't change the parameters of the inverter without authorization from the local
Transportation should follow the transportation methods described in the user
utility and Growatt New Energy Co., Ltd. Otherwise, it might lead to injury or
manual. The inverter's weight and center of gravity should be taken into account
equipment damage and the warranty of the inverter will be voided.
during transportation. The center of gravity is marked on the box.

Caution, risk of danger

Risk of electric shock, Energy storage timed discharge.
During transportation, lifting equipment and personnel must be
Electrical shock danger exists in the capacitor; the cover
DANGER qualified. The inverter should be placed vertically and the
shall be moved at least 5 minutes later after all powers are
inclination cannot be more than 10 degrees. It is not allowed to
WARNING disconnected.
place the inverter upside down or transport in a horizontal position.
Incorrect lifting and transportation can lead to serious injury,
property loss and damage to the inverter.

2.6 . Inverter EMC and noise level

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is the requirement for electrical equipment that

it can operate normally in the electromagnetic environment and does not cause
unacceptable environmental impact itself.

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 Anti-interference property from internal components.
Product description 3
Anti-interference property from outside.
3.1 Energy Storage system
Electromagnetic emission impact on the environment
Growatt HPS30 bidirectional battery inverter is designed for energy storage system,
it converts DC current generated by battery bank into AC current and feed it into the
Inverter may generate some noise and electromagnetic radiation during operation. load/grid, also it can take power from solar inverter or grid to charge battery.
According to EMC emission and noise level, inverter should be used in industrial
environments. Hence, all personnel should not stay long near the inverter.
Structure of a typical energy storage system is shown as below

2.7 . Important note PV module PV Combinet HPS Grid

Information Battery

power cable
Item 1: Static electricity can cause damage to the inverter Load CAN communication

Electrostatic discharge may cause unrecoverable damage to inverter internal

Figure 3-1 Grid-connected energy storage system
components!

When operating the inverter, operator must comply with anti-static protection 3.2 Circuit diagram of the inverter
norms!

Item 2: Restriction Growatt HPS30 bidirectional battery inverter converts DC current generated by
battery into AC current. Then the AC current is filtered into sine wave electricity and
The inverter cannot be directly used to connect the life support equipment fed into the grid through a isolating transformer. It can also converts grid power to
and medical equipment! DC to charge battery. The circuit diagram is as below:

Item 3: Precautions

Make sure installation tools or other unnecessary items are not left inside the PV input

inverter before starting up. 400V/AC

output

Item 4: Maintenance notice

battery input

Maintenance can only be carried out after the inverter totally discharged. AC input

Figure 3-2-1 Growatt HPS30 circuit diagram

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 3.3 The layout of the main components Indicator

There are two LED indicators on the inverter which is used to display the current
3.3.1 External components status of the inverter.

Growatt HPS30 appearance of the structure as shown in FIG. 3-3-1-1

Figure 3-3-1-2 LED indicators

LED Description

POWER The indicator lights when power supply to the inverter is normal.

FAULT The indicator lights when there is failure in circuit system.

Figure 3-3-2 LED status

Emergency STOP

The emergency stop button is only used in case of emergency,

such as: serious failure in the grid, fire, etc.
CAUTION

Figure 3-3-1-1 Inverter appearance

No. Name Descripition

1 Power indicator When power supply is normal, the indicator displays

yellow. Figure 3-3-1-3 Emergency STOP
2 Inverter malfunction indicator When inverter is faulty, the indicator displays red.

3 touch Screen LCD Operation information display, receive control The emergency stop button immediately disconnects the inverter from both grid and
command and parameters setting battery, which ensure the safety of the inverter. By pressing the emergency stop
4 Off-on knob only control the grid-side switch, and does not button, the device will be locked in the "off" position. Only release the emergency
control the DC-side switch stop button by rotating it clockwise and closing AC, DC breaker, can the inverter
5 Emergency STOP Shut down the inverter when pressed down resume working normally.

6 Dust screen prevent dust from entering into the inverter

Off-on knob

Figure 3-3-1 Part description It is used to start or stop the inverter.

Figure 3-3-1-4 Off-on knob

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 Touch screen
It displays the inverter’s operating parameters, power generation, and faulty operation logic:
1) Battery will not discharge when PV power is insufficient, micro-grid will supply to
information record. Please refer to Section 6, for details.
load and battery
2) operation state
3.4 Operation mode define a. When PV power is higher than charging power; PV will supply priority to battery
HPS30 connected to battery ,PV on the DC side, and grid,load on the AC side; and the remaining to load. Output power is limited under 50% of load power.
b. When PV power is supply priority to battery, micro-grid charge battery.
Close the ac/dc circuit breaker and start-stop knob, HPS30 enter waiting status;
3.4.5 PV charger mode
3.4.1. Off-grid mode operation logic:
1) PV charges battery individually, does not affect bypass automatic switch function.
(1) When PV power is higher than load power, PV supply priority to load power, then 2) After boot, HPS can switch into PV Charger mode automatically if any anomalies
to the battery charge. detected.
(2) Battery discharge automatically when PV power is lower than load power. 3) At PV Charger mode, HPS will switch into on-grid mode when grid detected back
to be normal.
4) At PV Charger mode, when grid normal, start the inverter via the LCD, then HPS
3.4.2On-grid backup priority mode run in off-grid mode.
5) At off-grid mode, HPS can stop the inverter and switch into PV Charger mode
((1) Grid supplies power to load and charges battery when PV power insufficient. when HPS discharge to low voltage protection
(2)When the back-flow-prevention works, PV power can meet battery charge and
load power. 3.4.6 On/Off-gird switch
(3) operation state .Operation logic:
A.PV supply priority to the load, the remaining to load and grid when PV power is When grid power on, HPS can switch into on-grid mode automatically; when grid
higher than load power power off, HPS can switch into off-grid mode automatically.
B. When PV power is lower than the charging power, PV supply priority to battery, the
grid supplies to load and battery.
3.4.7 Fault mode

When the DC power system fails, the inverter will immediately disconnect the AC
3.4.3On-grid economic priority mode contactor and enters into the fault mode, so as to ensure the safety of the system.
(1)At this mode, the inverter can prevent the current from flowing back by default, Inverter continuously monitors fault status and will not enter charge and discharge
PV will only need to meet battery charge and load power. mode until the fault is eliminated.
(2)Valley price: working logic is the same to the backup priority mode’s. PV and grid
supply priority to battery, the remaining to load.
(3)Fair price: 3.4.8 Permanent fault mode
A. Battery can neither discharge nor be charged by grid.
When the DC power system is in serious failure, the inverter will immediately
B.PV power supply priority to load, the remaining to battery when PV power is higher
disconnect the AC contactor and enters into the Permanent fault mode, so as to
than load power.
C. When PV power is lower than load power, PV and grid supply to load. ensure the safety of the system. For example: inverter module failure etc. please
(4)Peak price: contact your local dealer or Growatt directly when inverter enters permanent fault
A. Grid will not charge battery. mode, repairmen on site is not allowed without authorization of Growatt.
B. When PV power is higher than load power, PV supply to load , the remaining to
battery.
C. When PV power is lower than load power, there are two conditions:
a. When battery voltage is normal, PV and battery supply to load.
When the ambient temperature is too high, it is normal the inverter
b. When the battery is under voltage, battery will not discharge, PV and grid supply
reduces the output power. However, if this frequently happens,
to load only, not to battery. CAUTION check the cooling surface of the inverter or place the inverter in
better ventilation conditions place. If the inverter fan is dirty, please
clean the fan, if there is problem with the inverter internal
3.4. 4 Micro-grid backup priority mode (generator mode)
electrical, please seek help from professional services.

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 3.5 Battery setting 3.8 Dimension

Battery is an important part of energy storage system, strict protection is needed in

the whole operation process. Protection threshold need to be set on HPS30 to ensure
safe operation of battery, parameters including: battery quantity and unit quantity,
capacity, charge current, discharge current, over voltage protection, under-voltage
protection and so on. Battery parameter setting need to be done by professional
personnel. Improper setting of battery will affect the normal operation.

3.6 Protection
Anti-islanding

When the local power grid shutdown due to malfunction or maintenance of

equipment, the inverter will be physically cut off the connection to the grid, in order
to But the HPS30 will go into the off-grid mode and continue to work .There is still
high voltage ,and the staff needs to pay attention to the safety of operation.

Lightning protection

Inverter built-in lightning protection module has the DC / AC side lightning over-
voltage protection to avoid inverter from being damaged.
More protection features, please refer to the section 6.3.

3.7 Storage

If there is a long time before installation or operation, the Growatt HPS30 should be
stored appropriately.

> The packaging should be restored to its original state;

> Retain the desiccant in the packaging.
> The Growatt HPS30 can only be stored when it is stopped and all the doors are
closed in a dry room to protect the internal circuits against dust and moisture.
> Storage temperature range: -40~55 ℃
> Storage relative humidity range: 5 %~95 %
> Operating temperature range: -25~55 ℃
> Operating relative humidity range:5 %~95%
> Max. altitude:2000 m Dimension 3-8 Inverter dimension
3.9 Packaging information

No. Name Unit quantity description

Strictly prohibited storage without packing! 1 inverter main unit pcs 1 Contains cabinet keys
Avoid storage in direct sunlight! 2 user manual pcs 1
Keep upright and no stacking on top of the crate. 3 certificate pcs
CAUTION 1

Table 3-9 Packaging information

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 4 Products installation In front of the installation place of inverter, a space of 1.5m or more shall be ensured,
the back 0.6m or more, the top 0.6m or more to ensure easy installation, cooling and
maintenance.
4.1 Installation condition requirements

To ensure normal operation of the machine, the installation environment is required [Cable trench]
as follows:
The cable connection of inverter adopts bottom inlet and bottom outlet. Cable
> The ingress protection of inverter is IP20. Moreover, as this product is an electronic trenches are recommended.
equipment, it shall not be placed in humid environment;
The cable trenches are often designed and constructed by the construction side
> Install indoors and avoid sunlight and rain; based on relevant standards, with the equipment weight and dimensions required to
be considered. Good electrical connection is needed between different cable
> Ventilation of the room shall be good;
trenches and GND terminals.
> The installation environment shall be clean;

> As some noise will be produced in operation, this equipment shall be installed far
[Wiring specification]
from residential quarters;
Cables in the inverter can be classified into either power cables or data cables.
> The installation ground shall be even enough, and firm enough to support the
weight of inverter; In cabling, the power cable shall be kept far away from, and the cable shall be kept in
right angle at cross. The cable shall be as short as possible, and an appropriate
> The installation position shall be convenient for maintenance;
distance shall be kept to the power cable.

> Ambient temperature range: –25°C～55°C; The power cable and data access shall be placed in different cable trenches
respectively to avoid lengthy routing between the power cable and other cables, so
> Appropriate space shall be reserved for the machine to ensure ventilation and
as to reduce the electromagnetic interruption caused by sudden change of the
cooling.
output voltage. The distance among the power cable and data access shall be more
We suggest inverter is installed in the distribution room. The floor, wall clearance, than 0.2m. When the cables are crossed, the cross angle shall be 90 degrees, while
Ventilation equipment and precaution should be designed by professional personnel the distance can be reduced appropriately.
and satisfy the following requirements.

[Ventilation requirement]
[Foundation requirement]
In operation, inverter will produce a lot of heat. When ambient temperature is too
Inverter is required to install on even ground with fire-retardant material as the high, the electrical property of the equipment may be affected, the equipment may
surface or channel steel support structure, and sag or tilt ground is prohibited. The even be damaged. Therefore, the heat release shall be fully considered in designing
foundation shall be solid, safe and reliable. The foundation shall be capable of the control room to ensure operation of the equipment in high efficiency.
bearing the load of the inverter. Its load bearing ability shall be concerned
throughout the installation place selection.
[Ventilation environment]

[Clearance space] To satisfy the ventilation requirement of inverter, its installation environment shall
meet the following conditions:
During installation of the inverter, appropriate space shall be left to the wall or other
equipment, in order to satisfy the requirements on narrowest maintenance channel, ※ Inverter shall be prevented from being installed in the place of poor ventilation
emergency access and ventilation. condition and insufficient air flow;

※ The air inlet shall have enough air supplementation.

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 [Ventilation equipment ] 4.3 Mechanical installation

To ensure safe and reliable operation of the equipment, the ambient temperature 4.3.1 Transportation of packaged whole machine
must be within the permission range –25°C～ 55°C, therefore, appropriate
ventilation devices must be equipped with to release the heat generated by the
equipment. We suggest the ventilation rate is more than 3665m³/h.
【NOTE】
·There must be ventilation equipment inside the distribution room to ensure release This inverter is transported as an integrated unit, and the user can hoist it from the
of the waste heat generated by the inverter from the equipment, and allow for bottom with a forklift, or move it with a hoisting crane or crane.
maximum ambient environment temperature. This can be realized from installation
of exhaust devices; Note 1: The inverter is integrated and cannot be dissembled either in transportation
or installation. Any fault attributed to modification unauthorized by the Growatt is
·Another fan can be added at the air duct outlet to exhaust the air out and ensure beyond the quality assurance.
balanced pressure;
Note 2: In movement, tilt, violent shake or sudden force upon the inverter shall be
·The direction of the air outlet shall be selected according to the local actual wind prevented, such as sudden down of lifting.
direction;
Note 3: Please read carefully the labeled parameters to select an appropriate
· Pay attention to the dustproof measures and waterproof design at the air inlet and transportation means and storage place.
outlet;
We suggest the user make use of forklift to move the inverter if possible.
· If more air ducts are required, its dimensions shall be designed by the professionals
according to the air output amount.

Before the inverter is moved to the designated place, we

[Other protections] suggest to lay the DC input cable and AC main power supply
cable. As these cables are relatively thick, they are hard to be
CAUTION! cabled after the inverter is installed.
With IP20 of protection level, inverter is appropriate to be installed in dry and clean
environment. Meanwhile, water leakage of the house shall be prevented, as it may
damage the inverter. According to EMC requirement and noise level, the inverter
shall be installed in industrial environment.

To keep the equipment in a better protective status, please adopt transportation with
package as much as possible, and comply with the labels printed on the package in
4.2 Tools and spare parts required for whole machine installation transportation：

Tools and spare parts required for installation is as follows:

Sign Indication
· Hoisting crane, forklift or fork lift truck (with the capacity for bearing the weight of the
inverter)

· Torque wrench The gravity centre

· Screwdriver

· Wire stripper

· Terminal crimping machine

· Heat dryer Lifting logo

· Megger and multimeter

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 Sign Indication

Face up to prohibit the inverter horizontally,

tilted or upside down

Handle with care, to avoid the transport environment

too intense collision friction damage to the inverter

Keep away from moisture

Figure 4-3-2-1

Inverters whose packages are not demolished can be moved with forklift, hoisting [Movement and installation of bear machine]
crane or crane. In moving, attention shall be paid to the weight painted on the
package to ensure enough load capacity of the devices. As the gravity center of the The inverter with demolished package can be moved with forklift, hoisting crane,
equipment locates at the lower place symmetrical in front and back and left and slide rail or crane.
right, the support point or hoisting point shall be arranged reasonably in
If the package demolished place is far from the final installation place, it can be
transportation.
transported with forklift containing wood pallet. It is shown in Figure.
The forklift transportation is the standard one. The gravity center of the cabinet in
transportation should locate between two forks of the forklift. The big-size inverter
may block driver's sight, and it shall be treated with cooperation of the aid
personnel.

4.3.2 Movement and installation of bare machine

[Demolish the package of inverter]

Please demolish the packaged cabinet of the equipment according to the following
procedures:

Procedure 1: Demolish the wood side and roof of the packaged cabinet
Procedure 2: Demolish the out-set package material on the machine
Procedure 3: Demolish the fastening screws between the machine and the pallet Figure 4-3-2-2

① Demolish the front and back cover lids of the pedestal;

Caution, risk of danger
② Screw off the hold-down nuts at the bottom of the wood pallet;
③ Remove the screws, and the inverter will depart from the wood pallet. NOTICE We must act slowly and gently when transporting the inverter with
forklift to avoid violent vibration of the inverter or collision with
The inverter must be installed on the foundation or foundation plate, therefore, all other objects.
fastening points (wall anchor and bolt) must be at their correct positions before
installation. Mounting dimension of foot margin on foundation is shown in Figure.

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 4.4 Electrical installation 3) Cable requirements

Cable (Cu) Cable Diameter Requirements (mm²) Aperture

4.4.1 Input and output requirements
Model Growatt HPS30

PV and BAT 1 input cable with each 35 mm² Φ8,20N*m

Caution, risk of danger PV and BAT 1 input cable with each 35 mm² Φ8,20N*m
·There is a danger of electrical shock of high voltage in inverter’s Grid input A B C 1 input cables with each 50 mm 2
Φ8,20N*m
NOTICE
operation; only electricians of professional skills can operate.
· All connections with this equipment shall be done under non- Grid output A B C Φ8,20N*m
1 input cables with each 35 mm 2
voltage state.
· The inverter may be damaged if input or output terminal is Φ8,20N*m
N Wire 1 input cables with each 50mm 2
incorrectly plugged.

Failure of acting upon this information may cause serious More than 16 mm².Green and yellow is Φ8,20N*m
Earth Wire
personnel injury or significant property loss even to death. recommended

Communication Wire 0.75mm², shielded Twisted pair is recommended /

1) Battery
4.4.2 DC side wiring
The positive and negative highest voltage of the battery shall not exceed 1000V,
otherwise, the equipment will be in over-voltage protection state, and cannot work Caution, risk of danger
normally. Recommended battery capacity is 50kWh
The positive and negative of the battery shall not be connected in
CAUTION! reverse. A multimeter shall be used to determine the polarity
first, and then connect into the corresponding input ends of the
Model Growatt HPS30
Recommended battery capacity 30kW.h
Battery Voltage Limit 1000V
Specific procedures are as follows:

2) Three-phase grid 1) Cut off the distribution circuit breaker at the DC side, and ensure that no voltage
on the wire at DC side.
Inverter will continuously inspect whether the grid satisfy the grid connected 2) Determine the positive and negative with a multimeter.
conditions. The following is the grid limit for satisfaction of local Grid connected 3) Connect the positive of the battery to the "Battery-input +"of The HPS30
Conditions (requirements in different countries may vary, the value can be setup and 4) Connect the negative of the battery to the "Battery-input +"of The HPS30
please refer to local grid connected regulations for details), and the grid is three-
5) Connect the positive of the panels to the "PV-input+" of HPS30
phase grid. Meanwhile, it shall be permitted by local power supply department
6) Connect the negative of the panels to the "PV-input-" of HPS30
before install Grid-connected inverted power.
7) Please be sure that all wirings are fastened.

Model Growatt HPS30

Grid Voltage Limit 310Vac~450Vac

Grid Frequency Limit 45Hz-55Hz/55Hz-65Hz

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 Figure 4-4-2 DC side wiring
Figure 4-4-3 AC side wiring

4.4.3 AC side wiring

Caution, risk of danger

When connecting the AC grid, cut off the circuit breaker at the
AC side to ensure that the AC wire connecting to terminals has 4.4.4 Earthing
CAUTION!
no electricity.
Inverter must be earthing well for safety; Please make sure of the connection
between PE in power distribution cabinet and PE copper in the inverter good; and
make sure the earthing cable more than 16mm2 and the earthing resistance must
satisfy the demand of IEC standard.
Connect AC grid:
1) Cut off the circuit breaker at AC side, to ensure that the AC wire connecting to
All wiring into the channel at the bottom of the inverter to be all the wiring is
terminals has no electricity. Confirm it with a multimeter.
completed, the connection port must be sealed with dust cotton, to prevent dust
2)Connect the port A marked at "AC-input" of HPS30 with "L1" of the grid .
from entering the inside of the inverter.
3)Connect the port B marked at "AC-input" of HPS30 with "L2" of the grid
4)Connect the port C marked at "AC-input" of HPS30 with "L3" of the grid .
5)Connect the port A marked at "AC-output" of HPS30 with "L1" of the load .
6)Connect the port B marked at "AC-output" of HPS30 with "L2" of the load .
4.5 Communication
7)Connect the port C marked at "AC-output" of HPS30 with "L3" of the load .
8) Connect "N" of the load and "N" of the grid with the "N" port of HPS30
The inverter of Growatt PCS series has various communication methods. When the
Ensure that the wiring phase sequence at AC side is in consistent with the phase
user needs to monitor the operating status of DC power generation system, we
sequence at grid side.
provide single-machine and multi-machine control programs, and diversified
9) Please confirm that the wiring is fastened.
communication interfaces for customer's selection.

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 4.5.1 RS485 communication 4.6 Installation inspection

The inverter, through RS485 tandem, is connected with the PC for communication Before the inverter is put into operation, it shall be inspected for installation. Two
through RS485/RS232 adaptor. Inside the PC, a multi-machine monitoring software working men or more shall inspect to ensure correct installation of all installation
ShineNet independently developed by the Growatt is monitoring in real time the according to the following table.
operating status of all inverters, as shown in Figure 4-5-1. The RS485 wire should be
less than 1000m.

Mechanical Installation Items Inspection

No deformation and damage to inverter.
Inverter's bottom is fixed, and the support is stable and reliable.
Enough space is left around inverter.
The ambient temperature, humidity and ventilation satisfy requirements.
Figure 4-5-1 RS485 Multi-machine Communication Smooth flow of cooling air.
Complete and reliable sealing protection of cabinet.

Electrical Installation Inspection

Complete and firm grounding of inverter.

Grid voltage matching the rated input voltage of inverter.

4.5.2 Internet communication
Correct phase sequence of grid connection, and tightening torque meeting
requirements.

There is an Ethernet port on the right side of LCD. Please connect the LCD and Correct connection of DC input anode and cathode, and tightening torque
meeting requirements.
Router with Network cable; and then router can make data interaction with serve,
and users can communicate with the inverter by internet. Correct connection of communication lines, and maintaining a certain
distance to other cables.

Other Inspections

All useless conductive parts tied with insulating ribbon.

No tools, spare parts, conductive dust generated from drilling or other
matters left inside the cabinet.

No condensed humidity or icing inside the cabinet.

Table 4-6 Installation Inspection List

Figure 4-5-2 Internet Communication

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 Pilot operation 5 5.2 Inspection

5.2.1 Inverter inspection

The chapter will introduce the procedure of pilot operation, including checking
battery voltage, input and output connecting, other preparation working.
Before power on the inverter, please carry out inspections as the following
procedures:

5.1 Relevant requirements Procedure 1: Inspect inverter's installation and wiring conditions based on the
Installation Inspection List in Table 4-6;
Before pilot operation, the installation conditions of the equipment shall be
examined thoroughly, in particular whether voltages at DC and AC ends are Procedure 2: Ensure the AC&DC circuit breakers are cut off;
consistent with inverter's requirements, and whether the polarity etc. are correct.
Procedure 3: Ensure the emergency button is available and woks normally.
Inspect if the system connection meets requirements in relevant standards or codes
and if the system is grounded well.
5.2.2 Grid voltage inspection

Inspect whether the three phases of the inverter is correctively connected with the
Before pilot operation, all switches at AC side and DC side shall three phase sequence of the grid.
ensure to be cut off. Inspect whether the line voltage and frequency are within the prescribed range,
and record the value.
CAUTION!
If possible, measure the phase THD (Total Harmonic Distortion), and inspect the
curve. If distortion is serious, the inverter may fail to operate.

When connecting the load,make sure that the three-phase of

the load is corresponding to the three-phase of the
HPS30,otherwise it will cause the motor to reverse.
CAUTION!

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 5.2.3 DC side voltage inspection 5.4 Pilot operation completion

The DC side consists of two parts,from the confluence box or the DC distribution The following procedures shall be carried out after the inverter is normally in
cabinet to the HPS30 and from the storage battery to the HPS30. operation.

Ensure that the direct current from the confluence box or DC distribution cabinet Procedure 1: Inspect whether abnormity exists in the inverter, such as excessive
is connected to the PV terminal of HPS30 and is in sequence. noise, excessive heat, abnormal smell or smoke.

Measuring the open circuit voltage of pv-input cannot exceed the allowable Procedure 2: Measure whether inverter voltage, current and THD are stable.
maximum voltage.
Procedure 3: Operate LCD control panel and inspect whether it displays normally
Ensure that the direct current from the battery is connected to the battery input and accurately.
terminal of HPS30 and the polarity is correct.
By now, the pilot operation of inverter is fully completed, and we can enter the daily
Ensure that the battery voltage is within the limits set by the HPS30,and the operational maintenance.
battery ratio of the HPS30 is correct.

5.3 Power on steps

5.5 Power off steps
First power-on

Step 1: Close AC circuit breaker

After the inverter is completely powered off, the general DC
Step 2: Close DC circuit breaker switch at battery side and the Grid switch at grid side still maintain
voltage. If operations are needed, please be sure to cut off the
Step 3: When powered ,enter the LCD home page outer power completely, and wait for not less than 5 minutes.
CAUTION!
Step 4: Turn the off-on knob from OFF to ON. Click the start button on the screen
after fault indicator puts out. Then inverter will enter a wait state.
1. Click the OFF button on LCD or turn the off-on knob from ON to OFF;
Step 5: Inverter will detect whether has been connected to the grid and choose on or 2. Cut off DC SWITCH;
off grid mode 3. Cut off GRID SWITCH;
4. Cut off the switch of DC distribution cabinet or combiner;
Step 6:When the Battery Storage Inverter is operating in on-grid mode. Click on the
5. Cut off the switch of AC distribution cabinet.
switch button on the top right-corner of the LCD. You can switch between battery
charging and discharging state.

The HPS30 itself can not switch seamlessly between on and off
grid. That is to say,Cutting into the grid when inverter working
in off-grid mode was forbidden. If intend to use the capability of
CAUTION! switch seamlessly between on-grid and off-grid,you need
additional equipment. If there is a demand please contact us.

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 6 GUI instruction
6.1 LCD display screen introduction

User can view the information of the inverter operation on the LCD touch screen, as
well as setting the operating parameters. In order to facilitate the operation, a menu
is provided below.
Operation
History Info System Setup On/Off Home
Data

Operation
General fault Language
Data_1
Operation
Data_2 Time setting HPS30

Charge Power
Chart Factory Setting

Disharge Power
Chart Maintenance

Charge Month
Energy Chart
Generation

Disharge Month
Generation 6.2.2 ON/OFF interface
Charge Year
Generation
Clicking “ON/OFF” button in any interface will enter into this interface.
Disharge Year
Generation
There are “ON” and“OFF” button which is used to turn on and turn off the inverter.
Charge 20Years
Generation
Disharge
20Years
Generation

Table 6-1 Growatt HPS30 LCD Menu

After powering on the LCD,it will enter the home page. Then you can begin to read
the information and set the parameters.

Inverter communication state, station number and system time is displayed at the top
of each page of the LCD.

Each page has five commonly used function keys: "run data" “historical
information” "system settings" “Home” at the below of the page. The five
commonly used keys corresponding sub-menu are under the button, and it will be
marked green after selected.

6.2 LCD operation

6.2.1 Home page
6.2.3 System setting
When powered or Clicking “Home” button in any interface will enter into the Home
page. Clicking “System setting” button in any interface will enter into this interface.

The operating status of the inverter output power, safety standard, model, input and Submenu: language settings, time settings, inverter information, maintenance.
output voltage, current information can be viewed in the page. Pressing the
following key can switch to other pages. Pressing the left button can enter into the corresponding submenu interface. The
default one is language setting interface.
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 Device Information: This page shows the manufacturer, inverter serial number,
hardware and software version information, and the date of manufacturing.

Language Settings: Select language, currently it only supports Chinese, English

(default language is Chinese).

Maintenance: the interface requires a password to login. It is for electrician and

maintenance personnel who are fully familiar with the structure and working
principle of the DC grid system only, in order to avoid damage to personal safety and
the inverter.

6.2.4 Historical information

Clicking “historical information” can enter into the sub-menu of the "historical
information".

Time settings: system time setting (if the date and time displayed on LCD is not The submenu includes: history of failure.
inconsistent with the actual date and time, they can be modified here)

History of failure: all the common history of failure details can be found by flipping
the page up and down.

The common fault information, see table 6.3.1.

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 6.3 LCD display information schedule

6.3.1 General history failure table

No. information
1 DC_Inverse_Failure
2 IGBT_Failure
3 EEPROM_Write_Failure
4 EEPROM_Read_Failure
5 AC_MainContactor_Failure
6 AC_SlaveContactor_Failure
7 RISO_Failure
6.2.5 Operation data 8 DC_VoltHigh_Fault
9 DC_CurrHigh_Fault
Clicking the “Operation data” in any interface will enter into the submenu of
10 DC_OCP_Fault
“operation data”.
11 INT_DC_OverVolt_Fault
The sub-menu includes: real-time data, the power curve, and energy yield figure. 12 INT_DC_OverCurr_Fault
Pressing the left button can enter into the corresponding sub menu interface. The
13 IGBT_Module_Fault
default interface is the real-time data interface.
14 L_OCP_Fault
Insert USB Disk on the back of the LCD display, and the real time operation data will 15 AC_NoUtility_Fault
be stored in the USB Disk in every minute. Inverter will create a “CSV” format file
16 AC_GridPhaseSeque_Fault
every month in the USB disk for data storage.
17 AC_PLL_Fault
Real-time data: current DC power generation parameters and real-time data 18 AC_Volt_Unbalance_Fault
including the grid voltage, the grid frequency, the grid current, DC input voltage, DC
19 AC_Curr_Unbalance_Fault
input current, the internal temperature of the chassis as well as the total power
generation time (updated in real time). 20 AC_WU_OverVolt_Fault
21 AC_WU_UnderVolt_Fault
22 AC_VW_OverVolt_Fault
23 AC_VW_UnderVolt_Fault
24 AC_UV_OverVolt_Fault
25 AC_UV_UnderVolt_Fault
26 AC_OverFreq_Fault
27 AC_UnderFreq_Fault
28 AC_GridCurr_DcHigh_Fault
29 AC_L_Curr_DcHigh_Fault
30 AC_OverCurr_Fault
31 AC_L_Curr_High_Fault
32 AC_Overload_Fault
32 AC_Overload_Fault
33 LVRT_Fault
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 No. information
Routine maintenance 7
34 Module_OverTemp_Fault
35 Inductor_OverTemp_Fault
36 Transformer_OverTemp_Fault
37 LowTemp_Fault 7.1 Regular maintenance
38 EPO_Stop
39 KeyEmergencyStop In order to ensure the normal operation of the inverter, regular maintenance work is
40 LcdEmergencyStop required.
Recommended routine maintenance cycle and work, as shown in Table 7-1.
41 AC_MainContactor_Fault
42 AC_SlaveContactor_Fault Table 7-1 Routine maintenance work
43 AC_SPD_Fault
Maintenance item Cycle
44 Inductor_Rly_Fault
45 Transformer_Rly_Fault Clean or replace the dust screen Half a year

46 DC_SoftStart_Fault Read data from data logger every month

47 INV_SoftStart_Fault clean heat sink of the power module every month
48 INT_L_OverCurr_Fault
Check the dust, moisture or condensation inside the cabinet every month
49 Batt_OverCurr_Fault
Check the cable connections, and fix the screw if necessary. every month
50 Batt_OverCharge_Fault
51 Batt_OverVolt_Fault Check the warning label, add or replace some if necessary. every month

52 Batt_UnderVolt_Fault Manual checks AC and DC circuit breakers every month

53 Fault_Feedback_Warning Check that the emergency stop button, and the LCD stop function every month
54 Temp_Derating_Warning
Check if there is abnormal sound when inverter is operating. every week
55 Batt_UnderVolt_Warning
56 AC_WU_OverVolt_Rmt_Warning
57 AC_WU_ UnderVolt _Rmt_Warning
Caution, risk of danger
58 AC_VW_OverVolt_Rmt_Warning
59 AC_VW_ UnderVolt _Rmt_Warning All maintenance operations must be carried out in the condition that DC side and AC
60 AC_UV_OverVolt_Rmt_Warning side of the inverter, PV module and AC distribution cabinet switch are all
61 AC_UV_ UnderVolt _Rmt_Warning disconnected.
Maintenance must be proceeded only after AC and DC disconnected for at least 5
62 AC_OverFreq_Rmt_Warning
minutes, in order to avoid electric shock!
63 AC_UnderFreq_Rmt_Warning

7.2 Waste disposal

Table 6.3.1 General history failure table
The inverter will not cause environmental pollution, since the all the components
meet the requirements of environmental protection. According to environmental
protection requirements, user shall dispose the inverter in accordance with the
relevant laws and regulations.

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 8.2 Growatt Factory warranty
8 Appendix
warranty for the Growatt inverter products Possession of this certificate validates a
8.1 Specification standard factory warranty from the date of purchase.

Model Growatt HPS30 Limited Product Warranty

Rating 30kW
(Applicable under normal application, installation, use and service conditions)
Growatt warrants the above listed products to be free from defects and/or failure
DC input quantities
specified for a period from the date of sale as shown in the Proof of Purchase to the
VMAX DC (absolute maximum) 1000V Original purchaser.
PV input operating voltage range 480-800V The warranties described in these “Limited Warranties ” are exclusive and are
Maximum operating PV input current 75A expressly in lieu of and exclude all other warranties, whether written, oral, express or
implied, including but not limited to, warranties of merchantability and of fitness for
ISC DC (absolute maximum) 75A
a particular purpose, use ,or application, and all other obligations or liabilities on the
350V-600V（MPP voltage-100V） part of GROWATT , unless such other obligations or liabilities are expressly agreed to
BAT input operating voltage range
it in writing signed and approved by GROWATT , GROWATT shall have no
BAT Maximum operating DC input current 95A responsibility or liability whatsoever for damage or injury to persons or property, or
for other loss or injury resulting from any cause whatsoever arising out of or related
AC output quantities to the modules, including, without limitation, any defects in the modules or from use
Voltage (nominal or range) 400Vac or installation. Under no circumstances shall GROWATT be liable for incidental ,
consequential or special damages howsoever caused; loss of use, loss of production,
Current (maximum continuous) 48A loss of revenues are therefore specifically and without limitation excluded to the
Frequency (nominal or range) 50Hz/60Hz extent legally permissible, GROWATT ’s aggregate liability, if any, in damages or
otherwise, shall not exceed the invoice as paid by the customer.
Power (maximum continuous) 33kW
Power factor range 0.9lagging-0.9leading
The “Limited Product Warranties” described above shall not apply to, and Growatt
Weight unit 500 kg shall have no obligation of any kind whatsoever with respect to, any inverter which
Ingress Protection IP20 has been subjected to:

Environmental category indoor

—Misuse, abuse, neglect or accident;
Suitability for wet locations not
Pollution degree II —Alteration, improper installation or application;

Elect.protection class Class I —Unauthorized modification or attempted repairs;

Overvoltage category Category I for AC output category II —Insufficient ventilation of the product;
for DC input —Transport damage;
Mains connection Permanent connection
Transformer info With isolating Transformer
Insulation class Class H

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 —Breaking of the original manufacturers seal;

—Non-observance of Growatt installation and maintenance instruction;

—Failure to observe the applicable safety regulations

—Power failure surges, lighting, flood, fire, exposure to incorrect use, negligence,
accident, force majeure, explosion, terrorist act, vandalism or damage caused by
incorrect installation, modification or extreme weather conditions or other
circumstances not reasonably attributable to Growatt.

The warranty shall also cease to apply if the product cannot be correctly identified as
the product of Growatt. Warranty claims will not be honored if the type of serial
number on the inverters have been altered, removed or rendered illegible.

Liability

The liability of Growatt in respect of any defects in its DC inverters shall be limited to
compliance with the obligations as stated in these terms and conditions of warranty.
Maximum liability shall be limited to the sale price of the product. Growatt shall
accept no liability for loss of profit, resultant of indirect damage, any loss of electrical
power and / or compensation of energy suppliers within the express meaning of that
term.
The warranty rights as meant herein are not transferable or assignable to any third
party excepting the named warranty holder.

8.3 Contact
If you have technical problems concerning our products, contact your installer or
Growatt. During inquiring, please provide below information:

·Inverter type
·Modules information
·Communication method
·Serial number of Inverters
·Error code of Inverters
·Display of inverters

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