User Manual

XG1-5KTL-S Grid-tied Solar Inverter

INVT Solar Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.

 Preface

The manual is intended to provide detailed information of product, installation, application, trouble

shooting, precautions and maintenance of iMars series grid-tied solar inverter. The manual does not

contain all the information of photovoltaic system. Please read this manual carefully and follow all safety

precautions seriously before any moving, installation, operation and maintenance to ensure correct use

and high performance of operation on the inverter.

The use of the iMars series grid-tied solar inverters must comply with local laws and regulations on

grid-tied power generation.

The manual needs to be kept well and be available at all times.

All rights reserved. The contents in this document are subject to change without notice.

There might be some deviations on actual inverter and data due to product updating, please refer to

the actual product.

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Contents

Preface ............................................................................................................................................................ i

Contents ......................................................................................................................................................... ii

1. Safety precautions ...................................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Warning marks.............................................................................................................................................. 1

1.2 Safety guidance............................................................................................................................................. 2

1.2.1 Transport and installation .................................................................................................................... 3

1.2.2 Grid-connected operation .................................................................................................................... 3

1.2.3 Maintenance and inspection ................................................................................................................ 4

1.2.4 Waste disposal ..................................................................................................................................... 4

2 Product overview ......................................................................................................................................... 5

2.1 PV grid-connected power generation system ............................................................................................... 5

2.2 Product appearance...................................................................................................................................... 6

2.3 Nameplate description.................................................................................................................................. 7

2.4 Product model .............................................................................................................................................. 8

2.5 Outline dimension and weight ...................................................................................................................... 9

2.6 The LED light panel ..................................................................................................................................... 10

2.7 LCD display and operation .......................................................................................................................... 11

2.7.1 LED indicator definition and LCD display wake-up ............................................................................. 11

2.7.2 Main screen display............................................................................................................................ 12

2.7.3 Menu screen display .......................................................................................................................... 13

2.7.4 Basic Information ............................................................................................................................... 13

2.7.5 Basic Setting ....................................................................................................................................... 14

2.7.6 Advanced Options .............................................................................................................................. 14

2.8 Bottom of the inverter ................................................................................................................................ 16

3 Inverter storage ......................................................................................................................................... 17

4 Installation................................................................................................................................................. 18

4.1 Unpacking confirmation.............................................................................................................................. 18

4.2 Prepare before installation ......................................................................................................................... 19

4.2.1 Installation tool .................................................................................................................................. 19

4.2.2 Installation environment .................................................................................................................... 20

4.3 Space requirements .................................................................................................................................... 21

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4.4 Wall installation .......................................................................................................................................... 22

4.5 Install the inverter....................................................................................................................................... 23

5 Electrical connection .................................................................................................................................. 24

5.1 Overview of electrical connections ............................................................................................................. 24

5.2 Connect the protective ground wire ........................................................................................................... 24

5.3 Connection of PV string .............................................................................................................................. 25

5.4 Connection of DRM & CT ............................................................................................................................ 27

5.5 Single-phase inverter grid access ................................................................................................................ 28

5.5.1 Cable specifications ........................................................................................................................ 28

5.5.2 Connection terminal grid access ........................................................................................................ 29

5.5.3 Grid voltage requirements ................................................................................................................. 29

6 Running ..................................................................................................................................................... 30

6.1 Inspection before running........................................................................................................................... 30

6.2 Inverter grid-connected running ................................................................................................................. 30

6.3 Inverter stop ............................................................................................................................................... 31

6.4 Daily maintenance and inspection .............................................................................................................. 31

6.4.1 Periodic maintenance on the inverter ................................................................................................ 31

6.4.2 Maintenance guidance ....................................................................................................................... 32

7 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................... 33

8 Contact information ................................................................................................................................... 37

9 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................... 38

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1. Safety precautions

iMars series grid-tied solar inverters are designed and tested strictly in accordance with relevant

international safety standards. As an electrical and electronic device, all relevant safety regulations must

be strictly complied during installation, operation, and maintenance. Incorrect use or misuse may result in：

 Injury to the life and personal safety of the operator or other people.

 Damage to the inverter or other property belonging to the operator or other people.

In order to avoid personal injury, damage to the inverter or other devices, please strictly observe the

following safety precautions.

This chapter mainly describes various warning symbols in operation manual and provides safety

instructions for the installation, operation, maintenance and use of the iMars series grid-tied solar

inverters.

1.1 Warning marks

Warning marks is alerting users to conditions which may cause serious physical injury or death, or
damage to the device. They also tell users how to prevent the dangers. The warning marks used in this
operation manual are shown below:

Mark Name Instruction Abbreviation

Serious physical injury or even death may occur if

Danger
not follow relevant requirements.
Danger

Physical injury or damage to the device may occur

Warning
if not follow relevant requirements.
Warning

lectrostatic Damage may occur if relevant requirements are

sensitive not followed.
Forbid

High Do not touch the base of the inverter as it will

temperature become hot.
Hot

The procedures taken for ensuring proper

Note Note Note
operation.

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1.2 Safety guidance

 After receiving this product, first please confirm the product package is intact. If
any question, please contact the logistic company or local distributor
immediately.
 The installation and operation of PV inverter must be carried out by professional
technicians who have received professional training and thoroughly familiar with
all the contents in this manual and the safety requirements of the electrical
system.
 Do not carry out cable connection/disconnection, cover open for inspection and
unit replacement operations on the inverter when power is connected. Before
wiring and inspection, users must confirm the breakers on DC and AC side are
disconnected and wait for at least 5 minutes.
 Ensure there is no strong electromagnetic interference caused by other
electronic or electrical devices around the installation site.
 Do not refit the inverter unless authorized.
 All the electrical installation must conform to local and national electrical
standards.

 Do not touch the housing of the inverter or the radiator to avoid scald as they
may become hot during operation

 Must be reliably grounded before operation.

 Do not open the surface cover of the inverter unless authorized. The electronic
components inside the inverter are electrostatic sensitive. Do take proper
anti-electrostatic measures during authorized operation.

 Grounding mark. The inverter must be reliably grounded.

 Discharging mark. Ensure that DC and AC side circuit breakers have been
disconnected and wait at least 5 minutes before wiring and checking.

Note: Technical personnel who can perform installation, wiring, commissioning,

maintenance, troubleshooting and replacement of the iMars series grid-tied solar inverters
must meet the following requirements:
 Operators need professional training.
 Operators must read this manual completely and master the related safety precautions.
 Operators need to be familiar with the relevant safety regulations for electrical systems.

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 Operators need to be fully familiar with the composition and operating principle of the entire
grid-tied photovoltaic power generation system and related standards of the
countries/regions in which the project is located.
 Operators must wear personal protective equipment.

1.2.1 Transport and installation

 During storage or transport, ensure the inverter package and the chassis is intact,
dry and clean.
 The movement and installation of the inverter require at least two persons due to
its heavy weight.
 Select proper tools for movement and installation to ensure the inverter can
operate normally and avoid physical injury. The installation personnel must take
mechanical protective measures such as wearing anti-drop shoes or working
clothes to protect physical security.
 The inverter must be installed by professional technicians.
 Do not store or install the inverter on or close to flammable and explosive objects;
 Do not install the inverter in the place where children and other public can easily
touch
 Remove the metal accessories in hands eg ring or bracelet before device
installation and electrical connection to avoid electric shock.
 The solar cell module exposed to the sunlight may generate dangerous voltage.
Users must cover the solar cell with fully-lightproof materials before electrical
connection
 The inverter input voltage cannot exceed the max input voltage, otherwise the
inverter may be damaged.
 PV grid-connected inverter is not applicable to the positive or negative ground
system of solar cell panel.
 Ensure inverter PE is grounded properly, otherwise the inverter cannot run
normally.
 Ensure the inverter is installed firmly and electrical wiring is reliable.
Note: PV grid-connected inverter is only suitable for crystalline silicon-type solar battery component.

1.2.2 Grid-connected operation

 Permissions by local electric power agency must be obtained and the inverter
grid-connected power generation operation must be done by professional
technicians.
 All electrical connections must meet the electrical standards of the

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countries/regions in which the project is located.

 Ensure the inverter is installed firmly and electrical wiring is reliable before
operating on the inverter.
 Do not open the inverter when it is running or connecting power

1.2.3 Maintenance and inspection

 The maintenance, inspection and repair of the inverter must be done by well
trained and qualified professional technicians.
 Contact distributor or manufacture for inverter repairing.
 In order to avoid irrelevant personnel entering the maintenance area during
maintenance, temporary warning labels must be placed to warn non-professionals
to enter or please isolate with fences.
 Before carrying out any maintenance operations, users must disconnect the
breaker on grid side, then disconnect the breaker connected to the PV module and
wait at least 5 minutes until the internal parts of the inverter are fully discharged.
 The internal of inverter are mostly electrostatic-sensitive circuits and parts, users
must follow electrostatic protection rules and take anti-electrostatic measures.
 Do not use components provided by other companies when repairing the inverter.
 The inverter can be started again for grid-connected power generation only after
confirming there is no fault that may impact the safety performance of the inverter.
 Do not get close to or touch the grid or any metal conductive parts in the PV
power generation system during operation, otherwise electric shock or fire may
occur. Take note of any safety marks and instructions such as “Danger, electric
shock risk”.

1.2.4 Waste disposal

 Do not dispose of the inverter together with household waste. The user has the
responsibility and obligation to send it to the designated organization for recycling
and disposal.

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2 Product overview

This chapter mainly introduces the appearance, package accessories, nameplate, technical

parameters of the grid-connected inverter.

2.1 PV grid-connected power generation system

PV grid-connected power generation system is comprised of solar battery component,

grid-connected inverter and public grid.

Fig 2.1 Application of PV grid-connected inverter

The PV grid-connected inverter is the core part of solar PV grid-connected power generation system.
The sunlight can be converted through PV panel to DC power, which further converted by grid-tied
inverter to the sine AC current with the same frequency and phase position as the public grid, then
feedback the AC power to the grid.
The PV grid-tied inverter is only for the solar PV power generation grid-tied system, and only uses
the Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells whose positive and negative electrodes are not grounded as the DC
input.

 It is recommended that the PV array to be installed conforms to IEC 61730 class

A standards.

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2.2 Product appearance

Figure 2.2 Appearance of the single-phase PV inverter

Table 2-1 Description of key exterior components of single-phase PV inverters

Number Name Introduction

1 DC switch Close/disconnect the PV array

2 DC input interface Inverter DC input terminal, connected to the PV array

Communication
3 CT,DRM interface
interface
4 RS485-1 485 communication interface

5 AC terminal Inverter AC output port, connect to public grid

There are two in total, choose at least one of them to
6 Ground terminal
connect
7 LED pilot lamp Instructions inverter current working condition

8 Nameplate Mark the inverter rating parameter

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2.3 Nameplate description

Figure 2.3 shows the inverter nameplate.

Figure 2.3 Nameplate

（1）Trademarks and product types

（2）Model and important technical parameters
（3）Certification system of the inverter confirming, serial number, company name and country of
origin

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Icons Instruction

 TUV certification mark. The inverter is certified by TUV

 CE certification mark. The inverter complies with the CE directive

 CQC certification mark. The inverter passed CQC certification

 EU WEEE mark. The inverter cannot be disposed of as domestic waste

2.4 Product model

Table 2-2 Models of single-phase PV grid-connected inverters

Product name Model Rated output power (W)

Single-phase（L、N、PE）

Single-phase PV grid-connected inverter XG1KTL-S 1000

Single -phase PV grid-connected inverter XG1.5KTL-S 1500

Single -phase PV grid-connected inverter XG2KTL-S 2000

Single -phase PV grid-connected inverter XG2.5KTL-S 2500

Single -phase PV grid-connected inverter XG3KTL-S 3000

Single -phase PV grid-connected inverter XG3.68KTL-S 3680

Single -phase PV grid-connected inverter XG4KTL-S 4000

Single -phase PV grid-connected inverter XG4.2KTL-S 4200

Single -phase PV grid-connected inverter XG4.6KTL-S 4600

Single -phase PV grid-connected inverter XG5KTL-S 5000

Note: Technical parameters of PV grid-connected inverter refer to the appendix.

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2.5 Outline dimension and weight

Figure 2.4 Outline dimensions of the inverter

Table 2-3 Dimensions and net weight of the inverter

Model Height(mm) Width(mm) Depth(mm) Net weight(kg)

XG1~3.68KTL-S 250 270 130 5.5

XG4~5KTL-S 250 270 145 6.5

H W

Fig 2.5 Dimension of paper package

Table 2-4 Dimension and gross weight

Height Width Depth Weight Package
Model
(mm) (mm) (mm) (kg) material
Corrugated
XG1~3.68KTL-S 370 350 215 6.5
case
Corrugated
XG4~5KTL-S 370 350 215 8.2
case

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2.6 The LED light panel

The LED indicator panel as the human-computer interaction interface, may indicate the working
state of the inverter.

Figure 2.6 LED Front View

LED indicator status description：

Normal generating and on-grid

Steady blue
status
DC or AC connected, inverter in
Blue blinking(5s) standby or status (not yet power
generating)
Error occurs.(The inverter fails to
Steady red
connect to the grid)
Alarm occurs.(The inverter is
Blue blinking(3s)
successfully connected to the grid)

Off DC and AC are disconnected

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2.7 LCD display and operation

Figure 2.7 LCD Front View

The LCD display shows the operating status of the inverter and various parameter information,
as well as setting the inverter parameters.

Screen button definition

Description Up button Downward button

Short press Switch up or add 1 to the current number Switch down or current number minus 1

Long press Return to the previous level display or Go to the next level display or confirm
cancel

2.7.1 LED indicator definition and LCD display wake-up

(1) LED indicator definition

Run Fault

Green light Red light

Always on: Grid-connected status Always on: Fault

Blinking: Waiting status Blinking: Warning

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(2) LCD display wake-up

When the LCD display detects the key operation, it automatically turns on the backlight and enters the
display state; after 20 seconds of no operation, it automatically turns off the backlight and enters the hibernation
mode.

2.7.2 Main screen display

The main interface dynamically displays inverter error information, operation information, and power

generation information.

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2.7.3 Menu screen display

Press and hold DOWN in the main screen to enter the menu screen, and then press and hold the
key to enter the sub screen of each menu.

1.Basic information

2.Basic settings

3.Advanced options

2.7.4 Basic Information

After selecting the basic information, press and hold DOWN to enter the basic information menu,
and go through the information in the sub screens by operating the buttons.

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2.7.5 Basic Setting

After selecting basic settings, press and hold DOWN to enter the basic information menu, and view and set
the parameters of the sub interface by operating the keys.

2.7.6 Advanced Options

After selecting the advanced option, press and hold DOWN to enter the basic information menu and view
and set the parameters of the sub interface by operating the keys.

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2.8 Bottom of the inverter

XG1~5KTL-S is equipped with a DC switch that controls the DC terminal switch.

Note: Not all regions are equipped with DC switches and other terminals.

Figure 2.8 XG1-5KTL-S bottom view

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3 Inverter storage

If the inverter is not put into use immediately, the storage of inverter should meet the following

requirements:

 Do not remove the inverter outer package.

 The inverter needs to be stored in a clean and dry place, and to prevent the erosion of dust and

moisture.

 The storage temperature should be kept at -30℃~+70℃, and the relative humidity should be kept

at 5%RH~95%RH.

 If multiple inverters to be stacked, it is recommended to place them according to the original

stacking layer number at the time of delivery. When stacking, please place the inverter carefully to

avoid personal injury or equipment damage caused by equipment tipping.

 Avoid chemical corrosive substances, otherwise it may corrode the inverter.

 During storage, regular inspections are required. If insect bites or packaging damage are found,

the packaging materials must be replaced in time. After long-term storage, the inverter needs to be

inspected and tested by professionals before it can be put into use.

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4 Installation

This chapter introduces the installation of the inverter and the connection of the inverter to the PV

power generation system. Connecting inverters to PV power generation systems mainly involves the

PV strings and public grids connect to the inverter.

Please read this chapter carefully before installation, and ensure that all installation conditions are

met by professional technicians to complete the inverter installation.

4.1 Unpacking confirmation

The inverter has been thoroughly tested and rigorously checked before delivery, but damage may
still occur during transportation. Before unpacking, check carefully whether the product information in the
order is consistent with that on the nameplate of the package box and whether the product package is
intact. If any damage is detected, please contact the shipping company or the supplier directly. Please
also provide photos of the damage to get our fastest and best service.
When the inverter is left unused, please put it in the original packing box and take measures to
prevent moisture and dust.
Take out the inverter after unpacking, please check the following items:
(1) Confirm that the inverter is complete and not damaged;
(2) Confirm that there are manuals, interface accessories and installation accessories in the packing
box;
(3) Confirm that there is no damage or shortage in the delivery content in the packing box;
(4) Check whether the order is consistent with the product information on the nameplate of the
inverter;
(5) The standard delivery list is as follows.
Standard deliverables of single-phase inverter:

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Fig4.1 Delivery content of single-phase inverter 1-5kW

Table 4-1 delivery contents of single -phase inverter

Number Name Quantity

1 Inverter 1

2 AC side quick connect terminal 1

3 CT,DRM Connect the terminals 1

4 DC connector (pair) 1

5 User manual 1
Stainless Steel Expansion Bolts
6 2
M6*50
M6 combination bolt, M6 nut, M6
7 2
Flat Washer
Please check the above carefully. If you have any questions, please contact the supplier in time.

4.2 Prepare before installation

4.2.1 Installation tool

Table 4-2 List of installation tools

Number Installation tools instruction

1 Marker pen Mark the mounting holes

2 Electric drill Drill holes in the bracket or wall

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Number Installation tools instruction

3 Hand hammer Knock the expansion bolt

4 Adjustable wrench For fixed mounting bracket

5 "Flat" or "Cross" screwdriver For AC wiring

Measure insulation performance and impedance to
6 Meg ohmmeter
ground

7 Multi-meter Detect circuit and measure AC and DC voltage

8 Electric soldering iron Welding communication cable

9 Crimping Tool Crimp DC terminal

10 Hydraulic clamp Crimp ring terminal for AC wiring

4.2.2 Installation environment

(1) The inverter can be installed in indoor and outdoor environment.

(2) During the operation of the inverter, the temperature of the chassis and heat sink will be relatively
high. Please do not install the inverter in the easily touched position.
(3) Do not install inverters in areas where flammable and explosive materials are stored.
(4) The inverter shall be installed in a well-ventilated environment to ensure inverter heat dissipation.
(5) It is recommended to choose the installation site with shelter or build

Fig 4.2 Sunshade

(6) The installation environment temperature is - 30 ℃ ~ 60 ℃;

(7) The installation site should be far away from the electronic equipment with strong
electromagnetic interference;
(8) The installation site should be fixed and solid object surface, such as wall, metal support, etc;
(9) The installation position shall ensure the reliable grounding of the inverter, and the grounding
metal conductor material shall be consistent with the reserved grounding metal material of the
inverter.

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4.3 Space requirements

(1) The height of installation position shall ensure that the line of sight and LCD display light are on
the same horizontal plane, so as to check the inverter status conveniently .

Fig4.3 Optimum installation height area

(2) There is enough reserved space around the installation site to facilitate the disassembly and
assembly of inverter and air convection. As shown in Fig 4.4.

Fig 4.4 Installation spacing of inverter

(3) When installing multiple inverters, a certain distance shall be reserved between the inverters, as
shown in Figure 4.4. At the same time, sufficient distance shall be reserved between the upper and
lower parts of the inverter to ensure good heat dissipation。

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Fig 4.5 Size requirements for side-by-side installation

(4) The installation surface should be perpendicular to the horizontal line, as shown in Figure 4.6.
Please install the inverter vertically or backward ≤15°to facilitate the heat dissipation of the machine.
Do not tilt the inverter forward, horizontally, upside down, leaning too far, or tilting to the side.

Fig 4.6 Installation position of inverter

4.4 Wall installation

Step 1：Measure with a horizontal ruler, 250mm spacing, 2 points, marked with a marker.

Step 2: Use impact drilling to punch holes, and clean the holes, drive 2 M6×50 stainless steel
compression expansion bolts into the holes with a rubber hammer, use a wrench to tighten the nut to
fix the tail of the bolt, and then remove the nut, spring pad and flat pad.

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4.5 Install the inverter

Step 1: Take the inverter out of the packaging box, If the installation location is high, the inverter is
transported to its destination under the premise of ensuring safety.

Step 2: After lifting the inverter, the machine radiator fixing hole is threaded into two M6×50 stainless
steel pressure burst expansion bolts, and then the flat pad, elastic pad and nut are installed
respectively. Tightening torque 2.5N•m.

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5 Electrical connection

5.1 Overview of electrical connections

This section will introduce the electrical connection related content and related safety precautions in

detail.

Fig 5.1 Schematic diagram of PV grid-connected system connection

 Electrical connections must be completed by professional worker. Wrong

operation may cause equipment damage during system operation, and even
personal injury.
 All electrical installations must comply with national/regional electrical safety
regulations.
 Ensure that all cables are installed tightly, without any damage, and meet the
specified safety requirements.
 It is not allowed to turn on the AC and DC circuit breakers before the inverter
completes the electrical connection and check.
 Read this section carefully and operate strictly according to the requirements.
Note  Pay attention to the rated voltage and current values specified in this manual, and
do not exceed the limit values specified in this manual.

5.2 Connect the protective ground wire

Step 1: Crimp the OT terminal to the ground wire.

Step 2: Secure the ground wire with screws.

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Fig 5.2 PV grounding diagram

 The inverter must be grounded through the side screws to ensure reliable
grounding and reliable lightning protection.

5.3 Connection of PV string

Step 1: Connect the outlet line of the PV panel to the MC4 terminal delivered by the machine
The MC4 terminal crimping method is as follows:
(1) As shown in Fig 5.2, connect the output wire of the PV string to the DC connector of the inverter.
Loosen the fastening nut of the connector; strip off the 15mm insulation layer of the DC cable, and use
crimping pliers to press the standard metal terminal tightly. The tightening torque of the waterproof part at
the tail is 2.5-3Nm. The wiring method of the positive and negative connectors is the same. Confirm that
the positive and negative poles of the PV string correspond correctly to the positive and negative
connectors ,then connect them firmly;

Fig 5.3 Connection between MC4 DC connector and PV string

(2) After the DC connector is connected, use a multi-meter to measure the voltage of the DC input

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string, verify the polarity of the DC input cable, and ensure that the voltage of each string is within the
allowable range of the inverter, as shown in Fig 5.3.

Fig 5.4 Measuring DC input voltage

（3）After the DC connector is connected, you need to use a multimeter or megohmmeter to

measure the insulation of the positive and negative terminals of each string to the ground, and the
insulation is normal before you can access the inverter.

a. Check the PV+ ground insulation impedance value of the PV series to ensure that the impedance
value of each series is greater than 1 MΩ.
b. Check the PV-to-ground insulation impedance value of the PV series to ensure that the
impedance value of each series is above 1MΩ.
 The PV string connected to iMars series inverter must adopt the DC connector
configured especially for the inverter, do not use other connection devices without
authorization from our company, otherwise damage to the device, unstable
operation or fire may occur and our company will not undertake quality assurance
or assume
Step 2: After the DC terminal is connected, it is directly connected to the MC4 terminal of the
inverter.
(1) Connect the positive and negative connectors of the PV strings that have been connected to the
corresponding positions of the inverter DC interface, and confirm the tight connection, as shown in Fig
5.5;

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(2) When disassembling the DC connector from the inverter, insert the tip of a slotted screwdriver
into the raised hole in the middle of the connector, and force the movable end of the connector to
withdraw.

Fig 5.5 PV DC string connected to the inverter

5.4 Connection of DRM & CT

The picture of DRM & CT connector is as follows：

Fig 5.6 DRM & CT connector side view

Fig 5.7 DRM & CT connector Front view

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Table 5-1 The DRM & CT connector Signal description

Pin NO. Name Signal name

1
485L-1 485L-1

2
485H-1 485H-1

3
485L-2 485L-2

4
485H-2 485H-2

5
External CT input positive CT+

6
External CT input negative pole CT-

7
+5V +5V

8
COM/DRM0 COM/DRM0

5.5 Single-phase inverter grid access

Table 5-2 Single-phase photovoltaic inverter AC connector interface description

Inverter AC connector
Single-phase grid Remarks
interface

L live wire

N neutral line

PE ground wire Must be connected

5.5.1 Cable specifications

In order to standardize and be compatible with the specifications of AC / DC connectors or terminals

of inverters, the following requirements are made for AC / DC cables connecting corresponding models
of inverters:
Table 5-3 Cable specifications
DC side AC side
Model
Recommended min. Cross-section Recommended min. cross-section
mm²(length ≤ 50m) mm²(length ≤ 50m)

XG1~5KTL-S 4-6 2.5-6

Remarks: DC cable: meet the standard 1100V PV cable;

Ac cable: YJV-0.6/1KV outdoor cable;

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5.5.2 Connection terminal grid access

(1) Unscrew the AC terminal block, pass the cable through the rubber nut, sealing ring, and thread
sleeve in turn, and then connect the cable to the corresponding terminal according to the polarity marking,
and twist the thread sleeve with force with the AC terminal block, as shown below;

Fig 5.8 Crimp cable terminal

(2) Connect the AC quick connect terminal to the inverter.

Fig 5.9 Single-phase inverter grid connection

5.5.3 Grid voltage requirements

Before installing the PV inverter, you need to confirm the working voltage of the AC side of the
product.

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6 Running

This chapter introduces the related operations during the use of the inverter, which mainly involves

pre-operation inspections, grid-connected operation of the inverter, inverter shutdown, and precautions

for daily maintenance and repair of the inverter.

6.1 Inspection before running

The following items must be checked strictly before running the PV grid-connected inverter
(including but not limited to the following items):
(1) Confirm the installation site of the inverter meet requirements of section 4.2.2 to ensure
convenient installation, disassemble, operation and inspection on the inverter;
(2) Confirm the mechanical installation of the inverter meet requirements of section 5.3;
(3) Confirm the electrical connection of the inverter meet the requirements of section 4.4;
(4) Confirm all the switches are in “OFF” state;
(5) Confirm the open-circuit voltage of PV module conforms to the parameter requirements of
inverter DC side in appendix;
(6) Confirm the electrical safety marks on the installation site is clear enough.
 In order to ensure a safe, normal and stable operation of the PV power generation
system, all the newly installed, renovated and repaired PV grid-connected power
generation system and its grid-connected inverter must undergo inspection
before running.

6.2 Inverter grid-connected running

Please strictly follow the steps below to turn on the inverter and complete the grid-connected
operation of the inverter:：
 For the first operation of the inverter, a country must be selected to set
grid-connected standards.
Note  Please keep the inverter powered on for at least 30 minutes, and complete the
charging of the built-in clock battery of the inverter to ensure the normal operation
of the clock!
(1) Make sure that the inspection items in Section 6.1 meet the requirements;
(2) Turn on the AC side circuit breaker of the inverter public grid;
(3) Turn on the DC switch integrated in the inverter;
(4) Turn on the switch on the DC input side of the photovoltaic string;
(5) Observe the status of the inverter's LED lights or the information displayed on the LCD screen
(refer to section 2.6 for LED status lights and LCD display information);
(6) Wait for the inverter to connect to the grid successfully.

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6.3 Inverter stop

When it is necessary to perform power failure maintenance, overhaul, and troubleshooting of the
inverter, please strictly follows the steps below to shut down the inverter:
(1) Disconnect the AC side circuit breaker of the inverter public grid;
(2) Disconnect the DC switch integrated in the inverter;
(3) Disconnect the line switch on the DC input side of the photovoltaic string;
(4) Wait at least 3 minutes until the internal components of the inverter are discharged, and the
inverter shutdown operation is completed.

6.4 Daily maintenance and inspection

In the PV grid-connected system, even if the day and night change and the season changes, the PV
grid-connected inverter can automatically complete grid-connected power generation, shutdown and
start-up operations without human control. In order to ensure and prolong the service life of the inverter,
in addition to using the inverter in strict accordance with the content specified in this manual, it is also
necessary to carry out the necessary daily maintenance and inspection of the inverter.

6.4.1 Periodic maintenance on the inverter

Maintenance
Check Item Inspection Method
Cycle
The monitoring software is used to read the data of the
inverter in real time, and the data recorded by the
monitoring software is regularly backed up. Save the
Save inverter Once per
inverter's operating data, parameters and logs recorded in
operating data quarter
the monitoring software to a file. Check the monitoring
software and check the inverter parameter settings
through the handheld keyboard.
Observe whether the inverter is installed firmly and
whether it is damaged or deformed. To listen whether
there’s any abnormal sound during inverter running.
Inverter running Once per half
When the system is connected to the grid, check various
status a year
variables. Check whether the heating of the inverter shell
is normal, and use a thermal imager to monitor the
heating of the system.
Clean the Check the RH and dust around the inverter, and clean the Once per half
inverter inverter when necessary. Refer to section 6.4.2. a year
Electrical Once per half
Check whether the system cable connection is loose,
connections a year

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Maintenance
Check Item Inspection Method
Cycle
whether the inverter wiring terminal is loose, and then
tighten it according to the method specified in section 4.
Check whether the cable is damaged, especially whether
the rubber skin in contact with the metal surface has cut
marks.
For three-phase inverter products, observe whether the

Cooling fan air inlet and outlet are normal, and check whether there
maintenance are cracks in the fan blades. Listen for abnormal vibration Once per half
and when the fan is running. If necessary, clean the air inlet a year
replacement and outlet; if the fan is abnormal, it needs to be replaced
in time, see section 6.4.2.
Check the inverter LCD and the shutdown function of the
Security system. Simulate stop and check the stop signal Once per half
function communication. Check the warning labels and replace a year
them if necessary.

6.4.2 Maintenance guidance

Inverter cleaning
The cleaning steps are as follows:
(1) Disconnect the input and output connections.
(2) Wait ten minutes.
(3) Use a soft brush or vacuum cleaner to clean the surface of the inverter and the air inlet and
outlet.
(4) Repeat the operation content in section 6.1.
(5) Restart the inverter.
 Once the inverter stops due to an alarm, it is prohibited to start the inverter

Note immediately. You should find out the cause and confirm that all faults have been
eliminated before starting the inverter. The inspection should be carried out strictly
in accordance with the steps in section 6.1.

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7 Troubleshooting

This chapter introduces fault alarms and codes, which are used to quickly find inverter faults.
Table 7-1 Inverter fault codes
Fault
Number Fault types Fault information Solution
code
Check wether the PV
01-01 Low PV voltage terminal is plugged in
PV voltage properly
1
fault Check wether the panels
01-02 High PV voltage are connected in series
correctly
03-01 Low BUS voltage
BUS If the inverter does not
2 voltage 03-02 High BUS voltage work normally, please
error contact customer service
03-03 BUS voltage imbalance

05-01 Inverter hardware flow If the fault is reported

repeatedly, firstly check
05-02 Inverter software flow whether there is
Flow The BOOST hardware capacitive or inductive
3 05-03
failures flow equipment on the grid
side repeatedly cutting
05-04 The BOOST software flow into the grid; if not, please
contact customer service
06-01 Inverter over temperature Check whether the air
inlet and outlet are
06-02 BOOST over temperature blocked and whether the
Thermal
4 Heatsink over ambient temperature is
failure 06-03
temperature too high
Check for obstacles
06-04 Ambient over temperature
around the inverter
Check whether the panel
Insulation wiring terminals have
5 detection 07-01 Insulation detection fault entered the water, or are
fault damaged and exposed to
the ground
Please contact customer
6 Drive fault 08-01 Drive fault
service
09-01 DSP1 and ARM SCI fault
Communica Please contact customer
7 09-02 DSP2 and ARM SCI fault
tion fault service
09-03 DSP1 SPI fault

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Fault
Number Fault types Fault information Solution
code
09-04 DSP2 SPI fault

09-05 DSP1 and MCU SCI fault

The static leakage current
10-01
is high Check whether the panel
wiring terminals have
Leakage 10-02 30mA mutation failure
8 entered the water, or are
current fault
10-03 60mA mutation failure damaged and exposed to
the ground
10-04 150mA mutation failure

11-01 Relay open Please contact customer

9 Relay fault
11-02 Relay short circuit service

14-01 DCI R phase fault

Please contact customer
10 DC fault 14-02 DCI S phase fault
service
14-03 T the DCI fault
Inconsistent AC voltage
19-01
detection
Inconsistent BUS voltage
19-02
detection
Consistency Inconsistent ISO voltage Please contact customer
11 19-03
failure detection service
Inconsistent PV voltage
19-04
detection
19-05 GFCI inconsistent

31-01 Low mains voltage Use a multimeter Check

Mains whether the grid voltage
12
voltage fault 31-02 Mains voltage high at the inverter end is
normal
33-01 Mains frequency is low Check with a multimeter
Mains
whether the grid
13 frequency
33-02 Mains frequency is high frequency at the inverter
fault
end is normal
Leakage
current Leakage current sensor Please contact customer
14 43-01
self-checkin fault service
g of failure
Auxiliary
Please contact customer
15 power 45-01 Auxiliary power off
service
failure

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Table 7-2 Inverter warning code

Alarm
Number Alarm types Alarm information Display information
code

01-01 Fan1

Fan speed is 01-02 Fan2 Please contact customer

1
low service
01-03 Fan3

01-04 Fan4
Lightning Please contact customer
02-01 Lightning protector
2 protector service

03-01 String 1
String 2
03-02
String 3
03-03 Unplug the faulty string,
String 4 and check if the positive
String 03-04
3 and negative terminals
current String 5
03-05 are reversed with a
String 6 multimeter.
03-06
String 7
03-07
String 8
03-08

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If any problem, please contact with the supplier and provide following information:

 Model of the inverter: ;

 Serial No. of the inverter: ;

 System version:

——version 1: ;

——version 2: ;

——MCU software version: ;

 Fault code: ;

 Fault description

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8 Contact information

China·Shenzhen

INVT Solar Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.

Address: 2nd Floor, Block B, Yingweiteng Guangming Technology Building, Songbai Road, Matian

Street, Guangming District, Shenzhen

Service Hotline: +86 400 700 9997

Email: [email protected]

INVT website: www.invt.com

INVT Solar website: www.invt-solar.com

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9 Appendix
Table 9-1 Technical parameters of single-phase PV grid-connected inverter
XG1KTL XG1.5K XG2KT XG2.5KT XG3KTL XG3.68 XG4KT XG4.2KT XG4.6KT XG5KTL
Technical specifications
-S TL-S L-S L-S -S KTL-S L-S L-S L-S -S
Maximum input
1500W 2250W 3000W 3750W 4500W 5520W 6000W 6300W 6900W 7500W
power(W)

Maximum DC voltage 600V

Starting voltage 80V

MPPT voltage range 50V-580V

Number of MPPT
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
channels
Maximum number of
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
strings per MPPT
Maximum input
20A 20A 20A 20A 20A 20A 20A 20A 20A 20A
current per MPPT
Maximum short-circuit
26A 26A 26A 26A 26A 26A 26A 26A 26A 26A
current of each MPPT

AC side

Rated output power 1000W 1500W 2000W 2500W 3000W 3680W 4000W 4200W 4600W 5000W

Rated output voltage 220Vac/230Vac/240Vac

Rated output voltage
50Hz/60Hz
frequency
Maximum output
5A 7.5A 10A 12.5A 15A 16A 20A 21A 22.7A 22.7A
current

Power factor 0.8 leading to 0.8 lagging

Harmonic distortion <3%(rated power)

Efficiency

Maximum efficiency 97.3% 97.3% 97.3% 97.3% 97.6% 97.6% 97.8% 97.8% 97.8% 97.8%

Chinese efficiency 97.0% 97.0% 97.0% 97.0% 97.2% 97.2% 97.3% 97.3% 97.3% 97.3%

Protection function

DC switch option

islanding protection √
Output overcurrent
√
protection
DC reverse polarity
√
protection

String fault detection √

Insulation resistance
√
detection
AC short-circuit
√
protection

Arc fault protection option

System

Dimensions (W×H×D) 270*250*130mm 270*250*145mm

weight ≤6.5KG
Operating
–30℃...+60℃
temperature range
Maximum allowable
≤4000m
altitude

Relative humidity 0-100％

Protection rating IP66

Inverter topology Transformer-less

communication RS485/WIFI/4G

Display LCD/LED/WIFI+APP

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 Service Hotline: +86 400 700 9997 Email: [email protected] website: www.invt-solar.com

INVT Solar Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd..

2nd Floor, Block B, Yingweiteng Guangming Technology Building, Songbai Road, Matian

Information may be subject to change without notice during product improving 202308(V1.0)