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PV Grid-Connected Inverter
Product Model: Sunny Deer Series(3K-5KTLM) Document Version 1.0(2014.07.20)

Product Name: PV Grid-Connected Inverter

Company Name: Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co ., Ltd
ADD: 3A,Huake Building,East Tech.Park,Qiaoxiang Road,Nanshan District,Shezhen,China Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co.,Ltd
Http://www.sofarsolar.com
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Notice
This manual contains important safety instructions that must be followed during installation
and maintenance of the equipment.
Preface
Save these instructions! Outline
This manual must be considered as an integral part of the equipment, and must be available Please read the product manual carefully before installation, operation or maintenance. This
at all times to everyone who interacts with the equipment. The manual must always manual contains important safety instructions and installation instructions that must be
accompany the equipment, even when it is transferred to another user or field. followed during installation and maintenance of the equipment.

Copyright Declaration Scope

This product manual describes the installation, electrical connections, commissioning,
The copyright of this manual belongs to Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd. Any corporation or maintenance and troubleshooting of Sunny Deer series inverters:
individual should not plagiarize, partially copy or fully copy it (including software, etc.), and
SOFAR 3000TLM SOFAR 3680TLM SOFAR 4000TLM SOFAR 4600TLM SOFAR 5000TLM
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This manual is intended for qualified electrical technical personnel who are responsible for
inverter installation and commissioning in the PV power system and the PV plant operator.
Symbols Used
This manual provides safety operation information and uses the symbol in order to ensure
personal and property security and use the inverter efficiently when operating the inverter.
You must understand these emphasized information to avoid the personal injury and
property loss. Please read the following symbols used in this manual carefully.

Danger indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result

in death or serious injury.
Danger

Warning indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.
Warning

Caution indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could

result in minor or moderate injury.
Caution

Attention indicated potential risks which, if not avoided, may lead to

equipment fault or property damage.
Attention
Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co ., Ltd.
ADD：3A,Huake Building,East Tech.Park,Qiaoxiang Road,Nanshan P.C.：518000 Note provides tips that are valuable for the optimal operation of the
District,Shezhen,China product.

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6 Operation interface 30
6.1 Operation and Display Panel 30

Table of contents 6.2 Standard Interface

6.3 Main Interface
31
33
6.4 Update Software online 39

7 Trouble shooting and maintenance 41

Preface II 7.1 Trouble shooting 41
7.2 Maintenance 45
1 Basic safety information 1
1.1 Safety instructions 1 8 Technical data 46
1.2 Symbols and signs 3 8.1 Input parameter (DC) 46
8.2 Output parameter (AC) 46
2 Product characteristics 5
8.3 Efficiency, Safety and Protection 47
2.1 Product identification 5 8.4 General Data 47
2.2 Function description 7
2.3 Efficiency curve 8 9 Sofar SolarMAN Quick_Setup Manual (Wi-Fi Optional) 48
9.1 Network setting 48
3 Installation 9 9.2 Register on SolarMAN Portal 56
3.1 Installation Process 9 9.3 Log in SolarMAN Portal to manage power station 58
3.2 Checking Before Installation 9
3.3 Tools 11 10 Quality Assurance 60
3.4 Determining the Installation Position 12
3.5 Moving the Sunny Deer series inverter 14
3.6 Installing Sunny Deer series inverter 15

4 Electrical Connections 16
4.1 Electrical connection 16
4.2 Connecting PGND Cables 17
4.3 Connecting DC Input Power Cables 18
4.4 Connecting AC Output Power Cables 20
4.5 Connecting Communications Cables 23
4.6 Communication method 26

5 Commissioning of inverter 29
5.1 Safety inspection before commissioning 29
5.2 Start inverter 29

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1 Basic safety information

If you have any question or problem when reading the following information,
Installation requirements
Please install inverter according to the following section. Fix the inverter on an appropriate
objects with enough load bearing capacity (such as walls, PV racks etc.), and ensure that
inverter is vertical placed. Choose a place suitable for installing electrical devices. And assure
there is enough fire exit space, convenient for maintenance. Maintain proper ventilation to
please contact Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd.
ensure enough air cycle to cool the inverter.

Note

Outlines of this chapter

Safety instruction
It mainly introduce the safety instruction when install and operate the equipment.
Symbols and signs
It mainly introduce the safety symbols on the inverter.

1.1 Safety instructions

Read and understand the instructions of this manual, and be familiar with relevant safety
Transport requirements
symbols in this chapter, then start to install and troubleshoot the equipment. If you find packing problems that may cause the damage of the inverter, or find any visible
According to the national and state requirements, before connecting to the electrical grid, damage, please immediately notice the responsible transportation company. You can ask
you must get permission from the local electrical grid operator, and the operation can only syour solar system installer or Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd. for help if necessary. Transport
be performed by qualified electrical engineer. of the equipment, especially by road, must be carried out with suitable means for protecting
the components (in particular, the electronic components) from violent shocks, humidity,
Please contact the nearest authorized service center if any maintenance or repair is
vibration, etc.
needed. Contact your distributor for the information of the nearest authorized service
center. Do NOT repair it by yourself, it may cause injury or property damage. Electric connection
Before installing and maintaining the equipment, you should turn the DC switch OFF to cut Please comply with all the current electrical regulations about accident prevention in dealing
off the high voltage DC of the PV array. You can also turn the switch in the PV combiner box with the solar inverter.
OFF to cut off the high voltage DC. Otherwise, serious injury may be caused.
Qualified persons Before the electrical connection, make sure to use opaque material to cover the
PV modules or to disconnect PV array DC switch. Exposure to the sun, PV array
Make sure the operator has the necessary skill and training to do his/her job. Staff in charge will produce a dangerous voltage!
of using and maintaining the equipment must be skilled, aware and mature for the described Danger
tasks and must have the reliability to correctly interpret what is described in the manual. For
All installation accomplished only by professional electrical engineer!
Safety reasons only a qualified electrician, who has received training and / or has must be trained;
demonstrated skills and knowledge in construction and in operation of this device, can install Warning
Completely read the manual operation and understand relevant matters.

this inverter. Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd. does not take any responsibility for the
property destruction and personal injury caused by any incorrect use. Get permission from the local electrical gird operator, complete all electrical
connections by professional electrical engineer, then connect inverter to electrical
grid.
Attention

It’s forbidden to remove the tamper evident label, or open the inverter.
Otherwise Sofarsolar will not provide warranty or maintenance!

Note

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Operation
Touching the electrical grid or the terminal of the equipment may lead to PV array should be grounded in accordance to the requirements of the local
electrocution or fire! electrical grid operator!
Don’t touch the terminal or conductor connected to the electrical grid. We suggest that all PV module frames and inverter are reliably grounded to protect the PV
system and personnel security.
Pay attention to any instructions or safety documents related to grid connection.
Danger Attention
Some internal components will be very hot when inverter is working. Please wear Ensure input DC voltage < Max. DC voltage .Over voltage may cause permanent
protective gloves! damage to inverter or other losses, which will not be included in warranty!

Attention Warning

Maintenance and repair Signs on the inverter

There are some symbols which are related to security on the inverter. Please read and
Before any repair work, turn OFF the AC circuit breaker between the
inverter and electrical grid first, then turn OFF the DC switch. understand the content of the symbols, and then start the installation.
After turning OFF the AC circuit breaker and DC switch, wait for 5 minutes
at least before carrying out any maintenance or repair work.
Danger There is a residual voltage in the inverter! Before opening the
Inverter should work again after removing any faults. If you need any repair equipment, operator should wait for five minutes to ensure the capacitor
work, please contact with the local authorized service center; is discharged completely.
Do NOT disassemble the inverter without authorization. It will void the
warranty and Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd. will not take any
Attention responsibility for the losses caused by that. Be careful of high voltage.

EMC / noise level of inverter

Be careful of high temperature.
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) refers to that one electrical equipment functions in a
given electromagnetic environment without any trouble or error, and impose no
unacceptable effect upon the environment. Therefore, EMC represents the quality characters
of an electrical equipment.
Comply with the Conformite Europeenne (CE) certification.
The inherent noise-immune character: immunity to internal electrical noise.
External noise immunity: immunity to electromagnetic noise of external system.
Noise emission level: influence of electromagnetic emission upon environment.
Grounding point.
Electromagnetic radiation from inverter may be harmful to health!
Please do not continue to stay around the inverter in less than 20 cm when
inverter is working.
Danger Please read this manul before install Sunny Deer series.

1.2 Symbols and signs

Safety symbols This indicates the degree of protection of the equipment according to
IEC standard 70-1 (EN 60529 June 1997).
IP65
Caution of burn injuries due to hot enclosure!
You can only touch the screen and pressing key of the inverter while it’s working. Positive pole and negative pole of the input voltage (DC).
Caution

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2 Product characteristics
The choice of optional parts of inverter should be made by a qualified technician who
knows the installation conditions clearly.
Overall dimensions: L×W×H=478mm×344mm×170mm。
Figure2-2 Front view and left view dimensions

344 170

Product dimensions
It introduces the field of use, and the overall dimensions of Sunny Deer series inverters.

Function description
It introduces how Sunny Deer series inverters work and the function modules inside.
Efficiency curves

478
It introduces the efficiency curves of in the inverter.

2.1 Product dimensions

Field of use
Sunny Deer series is a Dual MPPT grid-tied PV inverter which converts the DC power
generated by PV arrays into sine wave single-phase AC power and feeds it to the public
electrical grid, AC circuit breaker (refer to Section 4.4) and DC switch used as disconnect
device, and the disconnect device shall be easily accessible.
Figure2-1 PV Grid-tied System
Figure2-3 Back view and Bracket dimensions

265.0
90.0
6.0

10.0
85.0
259

86.0
177.5

Sunny Deer series inverters can only be used with photovoltaic modules that do not require
one of the poles to be grounded. The operating current during normal operation must not 35.0 314.0

exceed the limits specified in the technical specifications. Only the photovoltaic modules can
be connected to the input of the inverter (do not connect batteries or other sources of power
supply).

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Labels on the equipment： F. Data transmission

The inverter or a group of inverters may be monitored remotely through an advanced communication
system based on RS-485 serial interface, or remotely via the WIFI.
G. Software update
2x
SD card is used for updating the firmware.
2x

Electrical block diagram

Figure2-4 Electrical block diagram

The labels must NOT be hidden

with objects and extraneous
parts (rags, boxes, equipment,
etc.); they must be cleaned
regularly and kept visible at all
times.

2.2 Function description

DC power generated by PV array is filtered through Input Board before entering into Power
Board. Input Board also offer functions such as insulation impedance detection and input DC
voltage / current detection. DC power is converted to AC power by Power Board. AC power is
filtered through Output Board then AC power is fed into the grid. Output Board also offer
functions such as grid voltage / output current detection, GFCI and output isolation relay.
Control Board provides the auxiliary power, controls the operation state of inverter and
shows the operation status by Display Board. Display Board displays fault code when inverter
is in abnormal operation conditions. At the same time, Control Board can trigger the relay so
as to protect the internal components.

Function module
A. Configurable relay
The inverter has a configurable switching relay that can be used in various operating conditions (can
be set in the dedicated menu). A typical application example is the closing of the normally open
2.3 Efficiency curve
contacts when an alarm occurs. Efficiency curve of the SOFAR 5000TLM
98%
B. Energy management unit
96%
This control can be used to switch the inverter on/off through an external (remote) control.
94%
C. Feeding reactive power into the grid
92%

Efficiency[%]
The inverter is able to produce reactive power and can therefore feed it into the grid through the
90%
setting of the phase shift factor. Feed-in management can be controlled directly by the grid company
88%
through a dedicated RS485 serial interface.
86%
D. Limiting the active power fed into the grid Vpv=230V
84% Vpv=360V
The inverter, if enabled can limit the amount of active power fed into the grid by the inverter to the
desired value (Expressed as a percentage). 82% Vpv=450V

E. Self power reduction when grid is over frequency 80%

5% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 75% 80% 90% 100%
When the grid frequency is higher than the limited value, inverter will reduce output power which is % of Rated Output Power
necessary for the grid stability.

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3 Installation
Table3-1 shows the components and mechanical parts that should be delivered

No.

1
Pictures Description
Sunny Deer Series
Quantity
1 pcs

Outlines of this chapter Rear panel 1 pcs

2
This topic describes how to install the Sunny Deer series inverter.
PV+ input terminal 2 pcs
Installation notes 3

Do NOT install the Sunny Deer series on a flammable material. PV-input terminal 2 pcs
Do NOT install the Sunny Deer series in an area used to store flammable or 4
explosive materials.
Danger
The enclosure and heat sink are very hot while the inverter is working, therefore Metal terminals secured 2 pcs
do NOT install the Sunny Deer series in places where you might touch them 5 to PV+ input power
inadvertently.
cables
Caution
Metal terminals secured 2 pcs
Consider the weight of Sunny Deer series when transporting and moving the
Sunny Deer Series inverters. 6 to PV- input power
Choose an appropriate mounting position and surface. cables
Attention Assign at least two persons to install the Sunny Deer series inverter.
M5 Hexagon screws 2 pcs
7
3.1 Installation Process
M6 flat washer 10 pcs
Figure3-1 Installation flowchart
8
Check before Prepare installation Determine the
Start installation tools installation position Expansion bolts 10 pcs(spare 2pcs)
9

Install the Install the rear Moving the Self-tapping screw 8 pcs
End panel
Inverter Inverter 10

3.2 Checking Before Installation Manual 1 pcs

11
Checking Outer Packing Materials
Packing materials and components may be damaged during transportation. Therefore, check The warranty card 1 pcs
the outer packing materials before installing the inverter. Check the outer packing materials 12
for damage, such as holes and cracks. If any damage is found, do not unpack the Sunny Deer
series and contact the dealer as soon as possible. You are advised to remove the packing Certificate 1 pcs
materials within 24 hours before installing the Sunny Deer series inverter.
13
Checking Deliverables
After unpacking the inverter, check whether deliverables are intact and complete. If any
damage is found or any component is missing, contact the dealer.

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No. Pictures Description Quantity No. Tool Model Function

AC output terminal 1PCS Multi-meter Used to check grounding
14 7

485 terminal (2pin) 1PCS Marker Used to mark signs

15 8

Dry relay terminal (3pin) 1PCS Measuring tape Used to measure distances
16
9
I/O terminal (6pin) 1PCS
17 Level Used to ensure that the rear panel is
properly installed
10
StopperA 1PCS 0-180º
18
ESD gloves Operators wear
Stopper B 1PCS 11
19

Safety goggles Operators wear

3.3 Tools 12
Prepare tools required for installation and electrical connections.
Table 3-2 shows the tools required for installation and electrical connections.
Anti-dust respirator Operators wear
No. Tool Model Function 13
Hammer drill Used to drill holes on the wall
Recommend drill dia.
1 6mm
3.4 Determining the Installation Position
Determine an appropriate position for installing the Sunny Deer series inverter.
Screwdriver wiring
Comply with the following requirements when determining the installation position:
2
Figure3-2 Installation Requirements

Removal tool Remove PV terminal NO NO

3

OK OK NO OK
Wire stripper Strip wire
4

4mm Allen Wrench Turn the screw to connect rear panel OK NO

4.0

5 with inverter
NO

Crimping tools Used to crimp power cables OK OK NO

6
NO

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max 15º 3.5 Moving the Sunny Deer series inverter

This topic describes how to move the Sunny Deer series to the installation position
horizontally
Step 1 Open the packaging, insert hands into the slots on both sides of the Sunny Deer series
and hold the handles, as shown in Figure 3-3 and Figure 3-4.
Figure 3-3 Moving the Sunny Deer series (1)

80
cm

50 cm 50 cm

50
cm
Figure 3-4 Moving the Sunny Deer series (2)

clearance for single Sunny Deer series inverter

Installation of multiple Sunny Deer Series inverters

Step 2 Lift the Sunny Deer series from the packing case and move it to the installation
position.
To prevent device damage and personal injury, keep balance when moving
the Sunny Deer series because the Sunny Deer series is heavy.
Do not put the Sunny Deer series with its wiring terminals contacting the
1000mm

floor because the power ports and signal ports are not designed to support
the weight of the Sunny Deer series. Place the Sunny Deer series horizontally.
When placing the Sunny Deer series on the floor, put foam or paper under
200mm Attention the Sunny Deer series to protect its shell.
300mm

100mm End

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3.6 Installing Sunny Deer series inverter

Step 1 Determine the positions for drilling holes, ensure the hole positions are level, then
mark the hole positions using a marker pen, use the hammer drill to drill holes on the wall.
Keep the hammer drill perpendicular to the wall, do not shake when drilling, so as not to
damage the wall. If the error of the hole positions is too big, you need to reposition.
4 Electrical Connections
Step 2 Insert the expansion bolt vertically into the hole, pay attention to the insertion depth Outlines of this chapter
of the expanding bolt (should be deep enough).
This topic describes the Sunny Deer series inverter electrical connections. Read this part
Step 3 Align the rear panel with hole positions, fix the rear panel on the wall by tightening the
carefully before connecting cables.
expansion bolt with the nuts.
Figure 3-5 NOTE:
Before performing electrical connections, ensure that the DC switch is OFF. Since the stored
electrical charge remains in a capacitor after the DC switch is turned OFF. So it’s necessary to
wait for at least 5 minutes for the capacitor to be electrically discharged.

Installation and maintenance of inverter, must be operated by professional

electrical engineer.

Attention
PV modules generate electric energy when exposed to sunlight and can create an
electrical shock hazard. Therefore, before connecting DC input power cable,
cover PV modules using opaque cloth.
Danger
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 The PV array maximum voltage must be ≤ 600V, max output of single
inverter is 4.6KVA and max output of PV system is 13.8KVA in Germany.
Step 4 Hook the inverter to the rear panel. Using an M5 screw to secure the inverter to the Sunny Deer Series has 2 MPP trackers, all PV modules connected to the same
rear panel to ensure safety. MPPT should have similar rated electrical characteristics (including Isc, Voc,
Im, Vm, Pm and temperature coefficients), have the same number of series
Step 5 You can secure the Sunny Deer series inverter to the rear panel and protect if from connected PV modules and be all in the same orientation (azimuth and tilt
stealing by installing an anti-theft lock (this action is optional). Note
angle).

Figure 3-6
4.1 Electrical connection
Figure4-1 Shows the flowchart for connecting cables to the Sunny Deer series

Connect DC Input power

Start Connect PGND Cables
Cables

Connect Communication Connect AC Output power

End
Cables(not mandatory) Cables
4.3mm
42mm

13.8mm
25mm

Step 4 Step 5

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4.2 Connecting PGND Cables Figure4-4 Ground terminal composition

Connect the Sunny Deer series to the grounding electrode using protection ground (PGND)
cables for grounding purposes.

The inverter is transformer-less, requires the positive pole and negative pole of
the PV array are NOT grounded. Otherwise it will cause inverter failure. In the
PV power system, all non current carrying metal parts (such as: PV module
frame, PV rack, combiner box enclosure, inverter enclosure) should be connected
Attention to earth.

Prerequisites: 1
The PGND cables are prepared (≥5mm² outdoor power cables are recommended for 2
grounding purposes),the color of cable should be yellow-green. 3
4
Procedure: 1. M5 screw 2. Flat washer 3. OT Terminal 4. Tapped hole
Step 1 Remove the insulation layer with an appropriate length using a wire stripper, as 4.3 Connecting DC Input Power Cables
shown in Figure 4-2. Table 4-1 Recommended DC input cable specifications
Figure4-2 Preparing a ground cable (1)
L2=L1+(2-3)mm Cross-Sectional Area (mm2 )
External Cable Diameter(mm)
Range Recommended Value

4.0~6.0 4.0 4.5~7.8

Procedure
L1
Step 1 Remove cable glands from the positive and negative connectors.
Note： L2 is 2 to 3mm longer than L1 Step 2 Remove the insulation layer with an appropriate length from the positive and negative
power cables by using a wire stripper as show in Figure 4-5.
Step 2 Insert the exposed core wires into the OT terminal and crimp them by using a crimping
Figure 4-5 Connecting DC input power cables
tool, as shown in Figure 4-3.
Figure4-3 Preparing a ground cable (2)
L3<2mm

L4<1.5mm

Note 1: L3 is the length between the insulation layer of the ground cable and the crimped part.L4 is the distance between the
crimped part and core wires protruding from the crimped part.
Note 2: The cavity formed after crimping the conductor crimp strip shall wrap the core wires completely. The core wires shall
contact the terminal closely.

Step 3 Install the crimped OT terminal, flat washer using M5 screw, and tighten the screw to a
torque of 3 N.m using an Allen wrench.

1. Positive power cable 2. Negative power cable

Note
L2 is 2 to 3 mm longer than L1.
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Step 3 Insert the positive and negative power cables into corresponding cable glands. Follow-up Procedure
Step 4 Insert the stripped positive and negative power cables into the positive and negative To remove the positive and negative connectors from the Sunny Deer Series, insert a removal
metal terminals respectively and crimp them using a clamping tool. Ensure that the cables are wrench into the bayonet and press the wrench with an appropriate strength, as shown in
crimped until they cannot be pulled out by force less than 400 N, as shown in Figure 4-6. Figure 4-8.
Figure 4-6 Connecting DC input power cables
Before removing the positive and negative connectors, ensure that the DC
SWITCH is OFF.

Caution
Figure 4-8 Removing a DC input connector

1. Positive power cable 2. Negative power cable 4.4 Connecting AC Output Power Cables
Step 5 Insert crimped power cables into corresponding housings until you hear a "click" sound.
The power cables snap into place. Connect the Sunny Deer Series to the AC power distribution frame (PDF) or power grid using
AC output power cables.
Step 6 Reinstall cable glands on positive and negative connectors and rotate them against the
insulation covers.
It is not allowed for several inverters to use the same circuit breaker.
Step 7 Insert the positive and negative connectors into corresponding DC input terminals of It is not allowed to connect loads between inverter and circuit breaker.
the Sunny Deer Series until you hear a "click" sound, as shown in Figure 4-7. Caution
Figure 4-7 Connecting DC input power cables
Context
All the AC output cables used for the inverters are outdoor three-core cables. To facilitate the
installation, use flexible cables. Table 4-2 lists the recommended specifications for the cables.
Table4-2 Recommended AC output cable specifications

Model Sofar 3000TLM Sofar 3680TLM Sofar 4000TLM Sofar 4600TLM Sofar 5000TLM

Cable(Copper) ≥ 4mm² ≥ 4mm² ≥ 4mm² ≥ 5mm² ≥ 5mm²

Circuit Breaker 20A/230V/2P/0.1A 25A/230V/2P/0.1A 25A/230V/2P/0.1A 32A/230V/2P/0.1A 32A/230V/2P/0.1A

Figure 4-9 NOT allowed: connect loads between inverter and circuit breaker

GRID
1. Bayonet

Inverter Load RCBO

Note:
Insert the stoppers into the unused DC connectors.
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Multi core copper wire AC wire connections procedure:

AC cable should be correctly sized to ensure the power Step 1 Select appropriate cables according to Table 4-2, Remove the insulation layer of the AC
loss in AC cable is less than 1% of the rated power. If the output cable using a wire stripper according to the figure shown below: A: 30~50mm B:
resistance of the AC cable is too high, it will cause a huge 6~8mm;
Multi core copper wire≥4mm²
increase in the AC voltage, which may lead to a
Figure 4-12
disconnection of the inverter from the electrical grid.
The relationship between power loss in AC cable and
A
wire length, wire cross sectional area is shown in the
following figure:
Figure 4-10 wire length, wire cross sectional area and wire power loss B

1.4%
2.5mm²
4.0mm² 6.0mm²
1.2% 8.0mm²

1.0% 10.0mm²

0.8% Step 2 Disassemble the AC connector according to the figure shown below: insert the AC
output cable (with its insulation layer stripped according to step 1) through the waterproof
Loss

0.6%
locking cable gland;
0.4%
Figure 4-13
0.2%

0.0%
0m 10m 20m 30m 40m 50m 60m 70m 80m 90m 100m
Length

SOFAR inverter is equipped with IP66 AC output connector dedicated for PV inverter,
customer need to make AC output cable connections by himself, and the appearance of the
AC connector is shown below:
Figure 4-11 AC output connector
Step 3 Connect AC output cable as per the following requirements:
Connect the yellow-green wire to the hole labeled ‘PE’, fasten the wire using an Allen wrench;
Connect the brown wire to the hole labeled ‘L’, fasten the wire using an Allen wrench;
Connect the blue wire to the hole labeled ‘N’, fasten the wire using an Allen wrench;
Figure 4-14
L--brown, N--bule, PE--yellow/green

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Step 4 Secure the locking cable gland clockwise, shown as below: make sure that all the wires Step 2 Unlock the waterproof cable gland, remove the stopper in the waterproof connector;
are securely connected; Figure 4-18
Step 5 Connect the AC output connector to the output wiring terminal of SOFAR inverter, A1：Waterproof stopper
rotate the AC connector clockwise until the fastener reaches its designated position, as
shown below:
Figure 4-15 Figure 4-16

A1

Note:
Step 4 Step 5 The waterproof connectors correspond to: I/O, dry contact, RS485 from left to right. Unlock the waterproof
connectors according to the communication functions you are using. Do NOT unlock the unused connectors.
4.5 Connecting Communications Cables Step 3 Select appropriate cable according to Table 4-2, remove the insulation layer using a
The wiring methods are the same for RS485, dry contact and I/O, this part describes their wire stripper, the length of the wire core is about 6mm, insert the cable through the cable
wiring methods all together: gland and waterproof cover, as shown in the figure below:
Table4-3 Recommended communication cable sizes are shown below Figure 4-19
TX- TX+
Communication function R S485 Dry contact I/O NC COM NO

5V GND I4 I3 I2 I1
Cable size 0.5~1.5mm² 0.5~1.5mm² 0.5~1.5mm²

Outside diameter 2.5~6mm 2.5~6mm 2.5~6mm

Step 1 Remove the communication waterproof cover using a screwdriver;

6mm
Figure 4-17 cut

Step 4 Choose the terminal according to Table 4-4, connect the wires as per the labels, and
secure the wires using a slotted screwdriver.

Note:
keep the unused terminals for future use.

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Table4-4 functional description of the communication terminals Figure 4-22

TX- TX+
Type I/O Dry contact R S485
NC COM NO

5V GND I4 I3 I2 I1
connector Connected in parallel

label 5V GND I4 I3 I2 I1 NC COM NO TX- TX+

RS485 RS485 6mm

function source ground Input Input Input Input Normally Common Normally
differential differential cut
4 3 2 1 closed ground open
signal- signal+

Figure 4-20

4.6 Communication method

Sunny Deer Series gird-connected inverters offer RS485 (standard) and Wi-Fi (optional)
communication modes:

A. Communication between one inverter and one PC:

1. RS485
Refer to the figure shown below, connect the TX+ and TX- of the inverter to the TX+ and TX-
of the RS485→ USB adapter, and connect the USB port of the adapter to the
computer.(NOTE1)
Step 5 Insert the terminal as per the printed label, and then tighten the screws to fix the Figure 4-23
waterproof cover, rotate the cable gland clockwise to fasten it securely.
Figure 4-21

R S 485/USB
R S 485

584-SR
BSU
2. WI-FI
Refer to the figure shown below: (wireless function required for the PC).(NOTE4)
If users need to connect multiple inverters via RS485 wires, refer to the figure shown below: Figure 4-24
Rs485 wires are connected in parallel, so 4 wires may be required. First connect the two 485+
(TX+) wires in parallel, then connect the two 485-(TX-) wires in parallel, then insert them into
the terminal and tighten the screws using a slotted screwdriver.

Note:
We recommend using two different colors of wires to connect TX-(485- ) and TX+ (485+). Wires of the same color
are connected together to avoid wrong wire connections.

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The operation information (generated energy, alert, operation status) of the inverter can be
transferred to PC or uploaded to the server (e.g. via S-WE01S) via Wi-Fi. You can register on Note1:
The length of the RS485 communication cable should be less than 1000 m.
the website: ( refer to Chapter 9 )
http://www.solarmanpv.com/portal/Register/Regi_Pub.aspx
Note2:
Using the Wi-Fi S/N number(NOTE3), then you can login the website: When multiple inverters are connected via RS485 wires, set mod-bus address to differentiate the inverters. Refer to
http://www.solarmanpv.com/portal/LoginPage.aspx to remote monitors the inverter. section 6.3 for RS485 address setting, max output of single inverter is 4.6KVA and max output of PV system is
13.8KVA in Germany.
B. Communication between multiple inverters and one PC:
1. RS485 Note3:
Refer to the following figure: RS485 wires are connected in parallel between inverters, refer S/N number of the Wi-Fi module is located under the label on the side of the inverter.

to section 4.5 of this manual for wire connection methods. Connect the TX+ and TX- of the Figure 4-27
inverter to the TX+ and TX- of the RS485→USB adapter; connect the USB port of the adapter
to the computer. A maximum of 31 inverters can be connected in one daisy chain.(NOTE2)
Figure 4-25

Label
Inverter S/N
Wi-Fi S/N
RS 485/USB
R S 485 R S 485 R S 485
584-SR
BSU

2. WI-FI
Refer to the figure shown below: (wireless function required for the PC).(NOTE4)
Figure 4-26 Note4:
Customer can enhance the Wi-Fi signal in order to make the data transmission more stably using the method shown
below:
Step 1 Loosen the cable gland of Wi-Fi antenna;
Step 2 Pull the Wi-Fi antenna out for about 50~60 mm;
Step 3 Tighten the cable gland of Wi-Fi antenna.
Figure 4-28

The operation information (generated energy, alert, operation status) of the inverter can be
transferred to PC or uploaded to the server (e.g. via S-WE01S) via Wi-Fi. You can register on
the website:( refer to section 9 )
http://www.solarmanpv.com/portal/Register/Regi_Pub.aspx
Using the Wi-Fi S/N number(NOTE3), then you can login the website:
http://www.solarmanpv.com/portal/LoginPage.aspx to remote monitors the inverter.
Pull-out
Loosen Tighten
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5 Commissioning of inverter 6 Operation interface

5.1 Safety inspection before commissioning Outlines of this chapter
This section introduces the display, operation, buttons and LED indicator lights of Sunny Deer
Ensure that DC and AC voltages are within the acceptable range of the Series Inverter.
Sunny Deer series inverter.
Attention
6.1 Operation and Display Panel
Buttons and Indicator lights
5.2 Start inverter
Step 1: Turn ON the DC switch.(optional) GFCI Warning
Step 2: Turn ON the AC circuit breaker.
Inverter States Light
When the DC power generated by the solar array is adequate, the Sunny Deer series inverter
will start automatically. Screen showing “normal” indicates correct operation. Warning Light
If the inverter indicates any fault, please refer to Section 7.1 of this manual —— trouble
shooting for help.

Back
Up
Down
OK
Key-button:
·Back : to return to previous menu or enter into main menu from the standard interface.

·Up : to move up or increase value

·Down : to move down or decrease value

·OK : to confirm selection

Indicator Lights:
·Inverter States Light(GREEN)
Flashing: ‘Wait’ or ‘Check’ state
ON: ‘Normal’ state
OFF: ‘Fault’ or ‘Permanent’ state

·Warning Light (RED)

ON: ‘Fault’ or ‘Permanent’ state
OFF: ‘Normal’ state
·GFCI Warning Light (RED)
ON: ‘ID12: GFCIFault’ or ‘ID20: GFCIDeviceFault’
OFF: GFCI normal

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6.2 Standard Interface A14 - Indicates energy generated today

A15 - Indicates the total generated energy
LCD standard interface is used to display inverter states、information and parameter setting etc.

LCD display refreshes the real-time data: generated energy, output power, input information,
warning information etc. A16 - Indicates real time output power

A1 - WIFI communicating
A2 - RS485 communicating
A3 - Light flashes to warn over frequency and power derating. Light ON to warn remote
power derating
A4 - Light ON to warn inverter over temperature
A5 - MPPT SCAN function is activated (not available)
A6 - Light ON when the state is ‘normal’
A7 - Indicates grid voltage

A17 - Indicates the energy generated per hour from 3:00am-21:00pm

When inverter is powered on, LCD interface displays ‘initializing...’, as shown below:

Initializing…
A8 - Indicates grid current or frequency
A9 - Indicates input voltage and current of channel 1&2 and displays When the inverter internal communication is successful, the LCD displays the current state
in turns every three seconds of the inverter, as shown in the figure below:
A10 - Indicates real time input voltage and current channel
A11 - Light ON when input voltage is over 100V Wait 10s ‘Wait’ state: count down from 10s
A12 - Light ON for RS485 communicating
A13 - Indicates modbus communication address.
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(A) “Enter Setting” Interface as below:

Normal Normal Power Generation state
1.Enter Setting

Fault Common fault state 1. Set time

2. Clear Produce

Permanent Unrecoverable fault state 3. Clear Events

4. Set Country Code

Inverter states include: ‘wait’, ‘check’, ‘normal’, ‘fault’ and ‘permanent’
Wait: Inverter need to wait for a period of time before entering ‘Check’ state. 5. Remote Control

Check: Inverter is checking isolation resistance, relays, and other safety requirements. It also 6. Relay Command
does self-test to ensure inverter software and hardware is functional.
Normal: Inverter is working properly, converting DC power generated by the PV array to AC 7. Enable Set Country
power, then feed AC power into the electrical grid.
8. Set Total Energy
Fault: Inverter has encountered recoverable fault. It will recover by itself after the fault
condition disappear. If it doesn’t recover, please refer to Chapter 7.1 trouble shooting. 9. Set Mod-bus Address
Permanent: Inverter has encountered unrecoverable fault, a service engineer is needed to fix
this kind of fault according to fault code. 10. Set Inputmode
When the inverter internal communication fails, the LCD displays the state of the inverter
as shown in the figure below: 1. Set Time
Users press “Back” button to enter “1.Enter Setting” interface, Press “OK” button to enter
DSP communicate fail main setting interface. Enter “1. Set Time” by pressing“Up” button or “Down” button, then
press”OK“button and start to set up time.
In this case, please turn OFF the “DC switch”, wait for 5 minutes, then turn ON the “DC Time set from year, month, day, minutes, and seconds in turns, “Up” button or “Down”button
switch”. Check whether the fault is rectified. If no, please contact SOFAR technical support. to choose different value to set each date. Set each value is need to press “OK” button to
confirm setting. “success” is displayed if the setting time is correct, “fail” means failure
6.3 Main Interface settings.
Press “Back” button under standard interface to enter into main interface, including: 2. Clear Produce

Normal Press “Back” Users press “Back” button to enter “1.Enter Setting” interface, Press “OK” button to enter
main setting interface. Then Enter “2.Clear Produce” by pressing “Up” button or “Down”
1. Enter Setting button, press “OK” button and start to clear produce. “success” is displayed after settings.
3. Clear Events
2. EventList Users press “Back” button to enter “1.Enter Setting” interface, Press “OK” button to enter
main setting interface.Enter “3. Clear Events” by pressing ”Up” button or “Down” button.
3. SystemInfo Press “OK ”button and start to clear events. “success” is displayed after settings.

4. Display Time

5. Software Update

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4. Set Country Code Relay Command Definition:

Users press “Back” button to enter “1.Enter setting” interface, Press OK button to enter main
setting interface. Enter “4.Set Country Code” by pressing “Up” button Or “Down” button, the relay switches whenever a connection to (and therefore a
press “OK” button and enter “Input Password” Setting interface. If it's shown "set disable" on disconnection from) the grid occurs.
the screen, then you can NOT choose the operating country, you should enable country If the relay contractor is in normally open (close) mode, the
contact will stay open (or closed) until the inverter is connected to
setting through "7. Enable Set Country" interface. If it's shown "set Country code?" on the Production the grid; once the inverter con-nects to the grid and starts to export
screen, then press Confirm button to start country setting. "Success" will be shown on the power, the relay switches state and therefore closes (or opens).
screen after a successful country setting. When the inverter disconnects from the grid, the relay contact
returns to its position of rest, namely open (or closed).
Table6-1 country code setting

code country code country code country code country

The relay switches whenever there is an alarm on the inverter
00 Germany VDE 05 Denmark 10 China 15 Italy CEI0-16 (Error). No switching occurs when there is a Warning.
AR-N4105 If the relay contractor is in normally open(close)mode, the contact
01 Italy CEI0-21 06 Greece 11 France 16 UK-G83 will stay open (or closed) until the inverter reports an error; once
Alarm the inverter reports an error, the relay switches state and therefore
Continent
closes (or opens).The contact remains switched from its rest
02 Australia 07 Netherland 12 Poland 17 Greece island condition until normal opera-tion is restored.

03 Spain Rd1699 08 Belgium 13 Germany BDEW 18 EU EN50438

the relay switches whenever there is an alarm (Error) or a
04 Turkey 09 UK-G59 14 Germany VDE 19 IEC EN61727 Warning, which have been previously selected by the user
0126
through the PC. the contact will stay open (or closed) until the
Alarm (alarmconfig) inverter reports an error or a warning out of those selected from
5. Remote Control the menu; once the inverter displays an error or a warning out of
Users press “Back” button to enter“1.Enter setting” interface, Press OK button to enter main those selected, the relay switches state and therefore closes (or
opens) the contact. The relay remains switched from its rest
setting interface. Enter “5. Remote Control” by pressing “Up” button or “Down” button. Press condition until the alarm or warning has disappeared.
“OK” button and enter Remote Control Switch on & off interface. Choose “1.Enable”or
“2.Disable” by pressing “Up” button or “Down” button, press “OK” button, then
Relay Disable Control function is forbidden
communication board start to transmit control signals to control board. “Success” is displayed
after setting success; otherwise it will show “fail”.
7. Enable Set Country
6. Relay Command
Users press Back button to enter “1.Enter setting” interface, Press OK button to enter main
Users press “Back” button to enter “1.Enter setting” interface, Press ”OK“ button to enter
setting interface. Enter “7.Enable Set Country” by pressing “Up” button Or “Down” button,
main setting interface. Enter “6. Relay Command” by pressing “Up” button or ”Down“ button,
press “OK” button and enter “Input Password” Setting interface. Press “Back” button to set
press “OK ” button and enter “Relay Command setting “interface. Choose corresponded
passwords (default: 0001), increase or decrease value though pressing “Up” button or
setting items by pressing “Up” button or “Down” button, then press “OK” button. “Success”
“Down” button, press “OK” button to next value setting. “Error!” Try again” will be displayed
or “fail” is displayed after setting.
for wrong passwords. Press “Back” button and rekey in the correct passwords. “Success” will
be displayed if setting successfully.
6.Relay Command
Attention: when inverter working for power generation over 24h, country setting is
forbidden, it can only be set after LCD setting. Key in passwords for country setting through
1.Production LCD (default: 0001), country setting can be set in 24h after keying in the correct passwords,
over 24h, set through LCD again.
2.Alarm

3.Alarm (alarmconfig)

4.Relay Disable

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8. Set Total Energy (C) “SystemInfo” Interface as below:

Users press Back button to enter “1.Enter setting” interface, Press OK button to enter main
setting interface. Enter “8. Set Total Energy” by pressing “Up” button or “Down” button , then 3.SystemInfo
press “OK” button and enter “Input Password” Setting interface. Press “OK” button to set
passwords (default: 0001), increase or decrease value though pressing “Up” button or 1.Inverter Type
“Down” button, press “OK” button to confirm the value and to next value setting. “Error! Try
again” will be displayed for wrong passwords. Press “Back” button and rekey in the correct 2.Serial Number
passwords then set total energy. “Success” or “fail” is displayed after setting.
3.SoftVersion
9. Set mod-bus address
Users press “Back” button to enter “1.Enter setting” interface, Press ”OK“ button to enter 4.HardVersion
main setting interface. Enter “9. Set mod-bus address” by pressing “Up” button or ”Down“
button. Press “OK” button and enter setting interface. Choose corresponded setting items by 5.Country
pressing “Up” button or “Down” button, then press “OK” button. “Success” or “fail” is
displayed after setting. 6.Input Mode

10. Set input mode 7.Relay Command

Input mode selection: Sunny Deer Series inverter has 2 MPPT channels, the 2 MPPT can
operate independently, also can operate in parallel. If the PV strings are connected in parallel 1. Inverter Type
outside the inverter, you should choose the "in parallel mode", otherwise use the default
Users press “Back” button and “Up” button or “Down” button enter “3. SystemInfo”
setting. Press “Back” button to enter “1.Enter setting” interface, press ”OK“ button to enter
interface, Press “OK” button to enter enter into system information checking interface,then
main setting interface. Enter “10. Set inputmode” by pressing “Up” or ”Down“ buttons. Press
press “Up” button or “Down” button enter into “1. Inverter Type”,then press “OK” button ，
“OK” button to enter setting interface. Choose “In parallel Mode?” or “Independent Mode?”
the Inverter Type will be displayed.
by pressing “Up” or “Down” buttons, then press “OK” button. “Success” or “fail” is displayed
after setting. 2. Serial Number
(B) “Event List” Interface as below: Users press “Back” button and “Up” button or “Down” button to enter “3. SystemInfo”
interface, Press ”OK“ button to enter enter into system information checking interface,then
Event List is used to display the real-time event records, including the total number of events
press“Up” button or “Down” button enter into “2. Serial Number”,then press “OK” button
and each specific ID No. and happening time. User can enter Event List interface through
,the serial number will be displayed.
main interface to check details of real-time event records, Event will be listed by the
happening time, and recent events will be listed in the front. Please refer to below picture: 3. SoftVersion
Users press “Back” button and “Down” button in standard interface, then enter into Users press “Back” button and “Up” button or “Down” button to enter “3. SystemInfo”
2.EventList” interface. interface, then Press “OK” button to enter enter into system information checking
Events TotalNum:02 interface,then press “Up” button or “Down” button enter into “3. SoftVersion”,then press
“OK” button ，the SoftVersion will be displayed.
Press ”OK“ button again; user can check each event ID number and happening time, see below:
4. HardVersion
2.EventList Users press “Back” button and “Up” button or “Down” button to enter “3. SystemInfo”
Press “OK” interface, then Press “OK” button to enter enter into system information checking
interface,then press “Up” button or “Down” button enter into “4. HardVersion”,then press
Events TotalNum:02 “OK” button ，the HardVersion will be displayed.
Press “OK”
5. Country
ID 91 EventID NO. Users press “Back” button and “Up” button or “Down” button to enter “3. SystemInfo”
interface, then Press “OK” button to enter enter into system information checking
Press “OK”
interface,then press “Up” button or “Down” button enter into “5. Country”,then press “OK”
2013-10-31 16:42:16 Happening time
button ，the Country will be displayed.

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6. Input Mode Step 2 Remove the waterproof cover, Press SD card inside in the position marked SD card.
Press “Back” button and “Up” or “Down” button to enter “3. System Info” interface, then Then the SD card will automatically pop up.
Press “OK” button to enter into system information checking interface, then press “Up” or Figure 6-2
“Down” button enter into “6. Input Mode”, then press “OK” button, the Input Mode will be
displayed.
7. Relay Command
Users press “Back” button and “Up” button or “Down” button to enter “3. SystemInfo”
interface, then Press “OK” button to enter enter into system information checking
interface,then press “Up” button or “Down” button enter into “7. Relay Command”,then
press “OK” button ，the Relay Command Mode will be displayed.

(D) Display Time

Press the “Back” button and “Up” button or “Down” key in the standard user interface to
enter into “4.Display Time”,then press “OK ” button to display the current system time.

(E) Software Update

Press the “Back” button and “Up” button or “Down” button in the standard user interface to Step 3 The SD card reader must be ready by the users, so that SD card so easy to establish the
enter into “5. Software Update”, then press “OK” button to enter into the ” input password ” connection with the computer.
interface, now press the “OK” button to input the password(initial passwords is 0001),Press
Step 4 SOFAR SOLAR will send the Software code to the user who needs to update. After user
the “Up” and “Down” button to change the value, then press “OK” button to confirm the
receive the file, please decompressing file and cover the original file in SD card.
current value of input and enter the next set of value .when set over, if the password is wrong，
the LCD will display “Error! Try again”, at this time ,you should re-enter your password .If the Step 5 Insert the SD card into the SD card slot, there will be a faint clicking sound typically,
password is correct，then begin the update process. indicating that has stuck.
Step 6 Then turn on DC switch and enter into the online upgrade to the main menu “5.
6.4 Update Software online Software Update” in the LCD display program[6.3(E)]. The method to enter the menu can
Sunny Deer series inverters offer software upgrade via SD card to maximize inverter refer to operation interface of LCD.
performance and avoid inverter operation error caused by software bugs. Step 7 Input the password, if password is correct, and then begin the update process, the
Procedure: original password is 0001.
Step 1 first, turn off the DC and AC breaker, and then remove the communication waterproof Step 8 System update main DSP、slave DSP and ARM in turns. If main DSP update success
cover as the following picture. If the communication lines (RS485, Relays, I/O) has been ,the LCD will display “Update DSP1 Success”, otherwise display “Update DSP1 Fail”; If slave
connected, Be sure to release the waterproof nut, Make sure the communication line is no DSP update success ,the LCD will display “Update DSP2 Success”, otherwise display “Update
longer the force. Then remove the waterproof cover, In order to avoid loosening the DSP2 Fail”
communication plug which has been connected. Step 9 If Fail , please turn off the DC breaker, wait for the LCD screen extinguish, then turn on
Figure 6-1 the DC breaker again, then Continue to update from step 6.
Step 10 After the update is completed, turn off the DC breaker, wait for the LCD screen
extinguish, then recover the communication waterproof and then turn on the DC breaker and
AC breaker again, the inverter will enters the running state.

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7 Trouble shooting and maintenance

ID05 PVUVP The input voltage is too low Check whether too few PV modules are series
connected in a PV string, thus the voltage(Vmp) of the
PV string is lower than the minimum operating
voltage of SOFAR inverter. If yes, adjust the number
of series connected PV modules to increase the
voltage of the PV string to fit the input voltage range
of SOFAR inverter. SOFAR inverter automatically
returns to normal operating status after correct
adjustments.

Outlines of this chapter ID09 PvOVP The input voltage is too Check whether too many PV modules are series
high connected in a PV string, thus the voltage(Voc) of the
This topic describes how to perform daily maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure long PV string is higher than the maximum input voltage of
SOFAR inverter. If yes, adjust the number of series
term proper operation of the Sunny Deer series inverter. connected PV modules to decrease the voltage of the
PV string to fit the input voltage range of SOFAR
inverter. SOFAR inverter automatically returns to
7.1 Trouble shooting normal operating status after correct adjustments.

This section contains information and procedures for solving possible problems with Sunny ID10 IpvUnbalance Input current is not Check the input mode(parallel mode/ independent
balanced mode) setting of SOFAR inverter according to Section
Deer series inverter. 6.3 (C) 6.Input Mode of this user manual, If it’s
ID11 PvConfigSetWrong Incorrect input mode incorrect, change it according to Section 6.3 (A)
10.Set Input mode of this manual.
This section help users to identify the inverter fault. Please read the following procedures
ID12 GFCIFault GFCI Fault If the fault occurs occasionally, the possible cause is
carefully: that the external circuits are abnormal occasionally.
SOFAR inverter automatically returns to normal
Check the warning, fault messages or fault codes shown on the inverter screen, record all operating status after the fault is rectified.
the fault information. If the fault occurs frequently and lasts a long time,
check whether the insulation resistance between the
If there is no fault information shown on the screen, check whether the following PV array and earth(ground) is too low, then check
the insulation conditions of PV cables.
requirements are met:
ID14 HwBoostOCP Ihe input current is too Check whether the input current is higher than the
- Is the inverter mounted in a clean, dry place with good ventilation? high,and has happen maximum input current of SOFAR inverters, then
- Is the DC switch turned ON? hardware protection check the input wiring, if both are correct, please
contact SOFAR technical support.
- Are the cables adequately sized and short enough?
- Are the input and output connections and wiring in good condition? ID15 HwAcOCP The grid current is too ID15-ID24 are internal faults of SOFAR inverter, turn
- Are the configuration settings correct for the particular installation? high,and has happen OFF the “DC switch”, wait for 5 minutes, then turn
hardware protection ON the “DC switch”. Check whether the fault is
- Are the display panel and the communication cables properly connected and undamaged? rectified. If no, please contact SOFAR technical
ID16 AcRmsOCP The grid current is too high support.
Follow the steps below to view recorded problems:
ID17 HwADFaultIGrid The grid current sampling
Press “back” to enter the main menu from the standard interface. Select “2. Event List”, then error
press “OK” to enter event list. ID18 HwADFaultDCI The DCI sampling error

EventList information ID19 HwADFaultVGrid The grid voltage sampling

error
Table 7-1 Eventlist
ID20 GFCIDeviceFault The GFCI sampling error
EventList NO. EventList Name EventList description solution
ID21 MChip_Fault The master chip fault
ID01 GridOVP The power grid voltage is If the alarm occurs occasionally, the possible cause
too high is that the electric grid is abnormal occasionally. ID22 HwAuxPowerFault The auxiliary voltage error
SOFAR inverter automatically returns to normal
operating status when the electric grid’s back to ID23 BusVoltZeroFault The bus voltage sampling
normal. error
ID02 GridUVP The power grid voltage is If the alarm occurs frequently, check whether the
too low grid voltage/frequency is within the acceptable ID24 IacRmsUnbalance The Output current is not
range. If no, contact SOFAR technical support. If balanced
yes, check the AC circuit breaker and AC wiring of
the SOFAR inverter. ID25 BusUVP The bus voltage Is too low If the PV array configuration is correct (no ID05
ID03 GridOFP The power grid frequency is If the grid voltage/frequency is within the acceptable fault), the possible cause is that the solar irradiance is
too high range and AC wiring is correct, while the alarm too low. SOFAR inverter automatically returns to
occurs repeatedly, contact SOFAR technical support normal operating status after the solar irradiance
to change the grid over-voltage, under-voltage, over- returns to normal level.
frequency, under-frequency protection points after
ID04 GridUFP The power grid frequency is obtaining approval from the local electrical grid
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ID26 BusOVP The bus voltage Is too high ID26-ID27 are internal faults of SOFAR inverter, turn ID66 UnrecoverBusOVP The bus voltage is too
OFF the “DC switch”, wait for 5 minutes, then turn high,and has cause
ON the “DC switch”. Check whether the fault is unrecoverable fault
ID27 VbusUnbalance The bus voltage is not rectified. If no, please contact SOFAR technical
balanced support. ID67 UnrecoverIacRmsUnbalance The grid current is
unbalance,and has cause
ID28 DciOCP The Dci is too high Check the input mode(parallel mode/ independent unrecoverable fault
mode) setting of SOFAR inverter according to
Section 6.3 (C) 6.Input Mode of this user manual, If ID68 UnrecoverIpvUnbalance The input current is
it’s incorrect, change it according to Section 6.3 (A) unbalance,and has cause
10.Set Input mode of this manual. unrecoverable fault
If the input mode is correct, turn OFF the “DC
switch”, wait for 5 minutes, then turn ON the “DC ID69 UnrecoverVbusUnbalance The bus voltage Is
switch”. Check whether the fault is rectified. If no, unbalance,and has cause
please contact SOFAR technical support, If it’s unrecoverable fault
incorrect, change it according to Section 6.3 (A)
10.Set Input mode of this manual. ID70 UnrecoverOCPInstant The grid current is too
high,and has cause
ID29 SwOCPInstant The grid current is too high Internal faults of SOFAR inverter, turn OFF the “DC unrecoverable fault
switch”, wait for 5 minutes, then turn ON the “DC
switch”. Check whether the fault is rectified. If no, ID74 UnrecoverIPVInstant The input current is too ID74-ID77 are internal faults of SOFAR inverter, turn
please contact SOFAR technical support. high,and has happen OFF the “DC switch”, wait for 5 minutes, then turn
unrecoverable fault ON the “DC switch”. Check whether the fault is
ID30 SwBOCPInstant Ihe input current is too high Check whether the input current is higher than the rectified. If no, please contact SOFAR technical
maximum input current of SOFAR inverters, then ID75 UnrecoverWRITEEEPROM The EEPROM is support.
check the input wiring, if both are correct, please unrecoverable
contact SOFAR technical support.
ID76 UnrecoverREADEEPROM The EEPROM is
ID49 ConsistentFault_VGrid The grid voltage sampling ID49-ID55 are internal faults of SOFAR inverter, turn unrecoverable
value between the master OFF the “DC switch”, wait for 5 minutes, then turn
DSP and slave DSP is not ON the “DC switch”. Check whether the fault is ID77 UnrecoverRelayFail Relay has happen
consistent rectified. If no, please contact SOFAR technical permanent fault
support.
ID50 ConsistentFault_FGrid The grid frequency
ID81 OverTempDerating the inverter has derated Ensure the installation position and installation
sampling value between the method meet the requirements of Section 3.4 of this
master DSP and slave DSP because of the temperature
is too high user manual.
is not consistent
Check whether the ambient temperature of the
ID51 ConsistentFault_DCI The DCI sampling value installation position exceeds the upper limit. If yes,
between the master DSP improve ventilation to decrease the temperature.
and slave DSP is not
consistent ID82 OverFreqDerating the inverter has derated SOFAR inverter automatically reduce the output
because of the grid power when the frequency of electrical grid is too
ID52 ConsistentFault_GFCI The GFCI sampling value frequency too hig high.
between the master DSP
and slave DSP is not
consistent ID83 RemoteDerating The inverter has derated by SOFAR inverter records ID83 in case of remote power
the Remote control derating operation. Check the wiring of remote input
ID53 SpiCommLose The spi communication and output control signal port on the communication
between the master DSP board according to Section 4.5 of this user manual.
and slave DSP is fault

ID54 SciCommLose The Sci communication

ID84 RemoteOff The inverter has shut down SOFAR inverter records ID84 in case of remote
because by the Remote shutdown operation. Check the wiring of remote input
between the control board
control and output control signal port on the communication
communication board is
fault board according to Section 4.5 of this user manual.

ID55 RelayTestFail The relays fault

ID94 Software version is not The Software between the Contact SOFAR technical support to upgrade
consistent control board and the software.
ID56 PvIsoFault The insulation resistance is Check the insulation resistance between the PV array communication board is not
too low and earth(ground), if a short circuit occurs, rectify the consistent
fault.
ID95 Communication board The Communication board ID95~ID96 are internal faults of SOFAR inverter, turn
ID57 OverTempFault_Inv The inverter temp is too Ensure the installation position and installation EEPROM fault EEPROM is fault OFF the “DC switch”, wait for 5 minutes, then turn
high method meet the requirements of Section 3.4 of this ON the “DC switch”. Check whether the fault is
user manual. rectified. If no, please contact SOFAR technical
Check whether the ambient temperature of the ID96 RTC clock chip anomaly RTC clock chip is fault
support.
ID58 OverTempFault_Boost The Boost temp is too high
installation position exceeds the upper limit. If yes,
improve ventilation to decrease the temperature. ID97 Invalid Country The Country is InValid Check the country setting according to Section 6.3 (C)
ID59 OverTempFault_Env The environment temp is
5.Country of this user manual, If it’s incorrect, change
too high
it according to Section 6.3 (A) 4.Set Country Code of
this manual.
ID65 UnrecoverHwAcOCP The grid current is too ID65-ID70 are internal faults of SOFAR inverter, turn
high,and has cause OFF the “DC switch”, wait for 5 minutes, then turn ID98 SD fault The SD card is fault Please replace the SD card.
unrecoverable hardware ON the “DC switch”. Check whether the fault is
fault rectified. If no, please contact SOFAR technical
support.

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7.2 Maintenance
Inverters generally do not need any daily or routine maintenance. Heat sink should not be
blocked by dust, dirt or any other items.
Before the cleaning, make sure that the DC SWITCH is turned OFF and the circuit breaker
between SOFAR inverter and electrical grid is turned OFF. Wait at least for 5 minutes before
the cleaning.
8 Technical data
Outlines of this chapter
This topic lists the technical specifications for all Sunny Deer series inverters.
Inverter cleaning
Please clean the inverter with an air blower, a dry & soft cloth or a soft bristle brush. Do NOT clean the 8.1 Input parameters (DC)
inverter with water, corrosive chemicals, detergent, etc.
SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR
Technical Data
3000TLM 3680TLM 4000TLM 4600TLM 5000TLM
Heat sink cleaning Max. input power 3100W 3800W 4160W 4800W 5200W
For the long-term proper operation of SOFAR inverters, ensure there is enough space around the heat sink for Max DC power for single MPPT 2000W(200V- 2400W(200V- 2600W(200V- 3000W(200V-500V)
ventilation, check the heat sink for blockage (dust, snow, etc.) and clean them if they exist. Please clean the 500V) 500V) 500V)
heat sink with an air blower, a dry & soft cloth or a soft bristle brush. Do NOT clean the heat sink with water,
corrosive chemicals, detergent, etc. Number of independent MPPT 2

Number of DC inputs 1 for each MPPT

Max input voltage 600V

Start-up input voltage 100V (+/-5V)

Rated input voltage 360V

Operating input voltage range 100V-550V

MPPT voltage range 160V-500V 165V-500V 175V-500V

Max input MPPT current 10A/10A 12A/12A 13A/13A 15A/15A

Input short circuit current for

12A 14A 16A 18A
each MPPT

8.2 Output parameters (AC)

SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR
Technical Data
3000TLM 3680TLM 4000TLM 4600TLM 5000TLM
Rated power (@230V, 50Hz) 3000VA 3680VA 4000VA 4600VA 5000VA

Max AC power 3000VA 3680VA 4000VA 4600VA 5000VA

Nominal AC voltage L/N/PE, 220, 230, 240

Nominal AC voltage range 180V-270V

Grid frequency range 44~55Hz / 54~66Hz

Active power adjustable range 0%～100%

Max output current 13A 16A 17.5A 20A 22A

THDi <3%

Power factor 1 (adjustable +/- 0.8)

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8.3 Efficiency, Protection and Communication

Technical Data
Max efficiency

Weighted eff. (EU/CEC)

SOFAR
3000TLM
SOFAR
3680TLM
SOFAR
4000TLM
97.6%

97.1% / 97.3%
SOFAR
4600TLM
SOFAR
5000TLM
9 Sofar SolarMAN Quick_Setup Manual
(Wi-Fi Optional)
Self-consumption at night <1w Outlines of this chapter
Feed-in start power 50W This quick guide is intended to assist users in quick configuration and start of Embedded Wi-Fi
module.
MPPT efficiency >99.5%

DC switch Option 9.1 Network setting

Safety protection Anti islanding, RCMU, Ground fault monitoring
The setting hereinafter is operated with Windows7 for reference only. If other
Certification A S 4777, VDE0126-1-1, G83/2, G59/3, C10/11, RD1699, UTEC15-712-1, EN50438, operating systems are used, please follow the corresponding procedures.
VDE-AR-N4105
Note
Communication Wifi + RS485+Multi-function relay+I/O

Protective class Class I

1. Prepare a computer or device, e.g. tablet PC and smart phone that enables Wi-Fi.
External environment 2. Obtain an IP address automatically.
Degree 3
pollution degree
Procedure:
Overvoltage category PV: OVC II, AC mains: OVC III
Setp1: Click on ;
Max inverter Back-feed Setp2: Connect with your personal internet access point (AP) or WLAN.
0A
current to the array
Example: “sofarpv” in this case. See Figure 9-1
Output short circuit current
and duration
200A/1us Setp3: Right click on your connected AP, click on Status > Properties to open the wireless
network property setup window. See Figure 9-2
Output inrush current
0.8A/2us Figure 9-1 Figure 9-2
and duration
Wireless connection Status
Currently connected to:
General
8.4 General Data sofarpv
Internet access
Connection
SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR IPv4 Connectivity: Internet
Technical Data Dial-up and VPN
3000TLM 3680TLM 4000TLM 4600TLM 5000TLM IPv6 Connectivity: No Intrnet access
Media State: Enabled
Ambient temperature range - 25℃ ~+ 60℃ (above 45 ℃ derating) Broadband connection SSID: sofarpv
Duration: 00:11:24
Topology Transformerless Wireless connection Speed: 72.0 Mbps

Degree of protection I P65 sofarpv Connected Signal Quality:

Allowable relative humidity Details... Wireless Properties

0~100% ChinaNet-yXHX Name: sofarpv
range
Signal Strength: Excellent Activity
LENOVE-PC_Ne Security Type: WPA2-PSK
Max operating altitude 2000m Sent Received
Radio Type: 802.11n
PRISM_00_20_25 SSID: sofarpv
Noise <25dB Bytes: 284, 499 1,563,896

PINGCE
Weight 18kg 19kg
Properties Disable Diagnose
Cooling Nature AP_502173653

Dimension 478*344*170mm Open Network and Sharing Center Close

Warranty 5 years

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Setp4: Double click on internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Click on General > Obtain an IP Setp3: When connected, open browser, head to http://10.10.100.254/, and fill in user name
address automatically > OK to finish the setup. See Figure 9-3, 9-4: and password which all defaulted as admin for the first time. See Figure 9-7
Figure 9-3 Figure 9-4 Figure 9-7
Wireless connection Properties Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties
http://10.10.100.254/ Waiting for 10.10.100.254
Networking General Alternate Configuration

Connect using: You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports
this capability. Otherwise, you need to ask your network administrator
DW1501 Wireless-N WLAN Half-Mini for the appropriate IP settings.
Windows Security
Configure...
Obtain an IP address automatically The server 10.10.100.254 is asking for your user name and password. The
This connection uses the following items: server reports that it is from IGEN-WIFI.
Use the following IP address:
Client for Microsoft Networks Warning: Your user name and password will be sent using basic
IP address:
Qo S Packet Scheduler authentication on a connection that isn’t secure.
File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Subnet mask:
Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)
Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Default gateway: admin
Link-Layer Topology Discovery Mapper I/O Driver
admin
Link-Layer Topology Discovery Responder Obtain DNS server address automatically
Remember my credentials
Use the following DNS server addresses:
Install... Uninstall Properties Preferred DNS server:
OK Cancel
Description
Alternate DNS server:
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. The default
wide area network protocol that provides communication
across diverse interconnected networks. Validate settings upon exit Advanced...

Browsers like internet Explorer 8+. chrome 15+ and Firefox 10+ are
OK Cancel OK Cancel recommended.

Note
3. SOFAR inverter Wi-Fi module setup
Procedure: Setp4: When successfully logged in, users can find basic information on their inverter Wi-Fi
Setp1: Click on ; module.
Setp2: Connect with SOFAR inverter Wi-Fi module, defaulted with no password and its name Figure 9-8
started as AP_ and a following 9-digit Wi-Fi serial number. See Figure 9-5, 9-6.
Device information
Example: AP_502173653 Staus Device serial number 502173653
Figure 9-5 Figure 9-6 Firmware version H4.01.43Y4.0.01W1.0.13(2014-07-
Wizard 161-S)
Wireless Wireless SP mode Enable
Not connected Currently connected to:
Cable SSID AP_502173653
AP_502173653
Connections are available Advanced
No Internet access IP address 10.10.100.254
Account MAC address 00:95:69:1A:33:30
Dial-up and VPN Dial-up and VPN
Update
Wireless STA mode Enable
Broadband connection Broadband connection Restart
Router SSID sofarsolar
Wireless connection Wireless connection Reset
Signal Quality 0%

sofarpv AP_502173653 Connected IP address 0.0.0.0

MAC address 00:95:69:1A:33:31
LENOVO-PC_Network sofarpv Name: AP-502173653
Signal Strength: Excellent Cable mode Enable
PINGCE Security Type: Unsecured
LENOVO-PC_Network
Radio Type: 802.11n IP address 0.0.0.0
AP_502173653 PINGCE SSID: AP-502173653 MAC address 00:95:69:1A:33:31

ChinaNet-yXH Name: AP-502173653 home

Signal Strength: Excellent Connected Inverter
TP-LINK 3B Security Type: Unsecured TP-LINK_8721EA
Radio Type: 802.11n
Open Ne SSID: AP-502173653 Open Network and Sharing Center

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Setp5: Please click on Wizard > Start to start the detailed setup on your inverter Wi-Fi Setp7: Select your personal wireless network. This can be done by refreshing your wireless
module. network or add it manually. See Figure 9-11
Figure 9-9 Figure 9-11

Staus Please select your current wireless network:

Staus Dear users: Wizard SZKTZ 5e:ac:0a:2c:bc:3f 10% 1
TP-LINK_3B 4e:ac:0a:2c:bc:3b 10% 1
Wizard Wireless YDS-WIFI 4c:ac:0a:2b:04:9f 76% 1
PRISM_00_20_25 5e:ac:0a:26:8b:fe 10% 1
Wireless Cable
ChinaNet-EWtw 5e:ac:0a:2b:04:9f 70% 1
Advanced ChinaNet-kwza 4c:ac:0a:26:8b:fe 10% 1
Cable sofarpv e0:05:c5:b2:7b:5a 81% 2
Account 360WIFI-99FA 90:94:e4:3c:61:1c 70% 2
Advanced SCJ 00:21:27:46:c5:98 29% 3
Thank you for choosing our device. Update TP-LINK_2.4GHz_F2BC95 ac:cf:23:ff:02:9c 100% 3
Account Next, you can follow the setup wizard to
Restart PINGCE ec:6c:9f:04:b3:2c 96% 6
complete the network setting step by steep; yba 00:21:27:5c:06:98 5% 6
Update or you can select the left menu for detailed Reset
setting. Note: When RSSI of the selected WIFI network is lower
Restart than 15%, the connection may be unstable, please select
Note: Before setting, please make sure that other available network or shorten the distance between the
Reset your wireless or cable network is working. device and router.
Refresh

Start Add wireless network manually:

Network name(SSID) sofarpv
(Note: case sensitive)

Encryption method WPA2PSK

Encryption algorithm TKIP

Back Next

Setp6: Select Wireless connection, and click Next. If you choose to add your wireless network manually, please keep encryption
method and encryption algorithm the same as your home router’s setup.
Figure 9-10
Note
Staus Connection Settings: Setp8: Please enter your personal wireless network password. Then click Next.
Wizard Figure 9-12
Wireless
Cable
Advanced Staus Please enter the wireless network password:
Account Wizard
Wireless connection
Update Wireless
Cable connection Wireless Enabled
Restart Cable
Reset Advanced
Account
Password(1-32 bytes)
Update (Note: case sensitive)
Restart Re-enter password
Show Password
Back Next Reset

Back Next

If the signal strength (RSSI) of your selected internet access point (AP) is lower
than 15%, the connection may be unstable, please select other available
network or shorten the distance between the device and the router, or reference
section 4.6 Figure 4-28.
Note

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Setp9: Select Enable > Next to obtain IP address automatically. Setp11: Click OK to wait for setting complete.
Figure 9-13 Figure 9-15

Staus Please fill in the following information: Staus Setting completel

Wizard Wizard
Wireless Wireless
Cable Cable
Advanced Obtain an IP address Enable Advanced
automatically
Click OK, the settings wil take ffect and the system will
Account Account restart immediately.
IP address 0.0.0.0
Update Update If you leave this interface without clicking OK, the settings will
Subnet mask 0.0.0.0 be ineffective.
Restart Restart
Gateway address 0.0.0.0
Reset Reset
DNS server address

Back Next Back OK

Setp10: Click Next. Figure 9-16

Figure 9-14

Staus Setting complete! Please close this page manually!

Staus Enhance Securlty Wizard

Wizard Wireless
You can enhance your system security by choosing the
Wireless following methods Cable

Cable Advanced
Hide AP Please login our management portat to monitor and manage
Advanced Account your PV system.(Please register an account if you do not
have one.)
Account Change the encryption mode for AP Update

Update Restart Tore-login the configuration interface, please make sure that
your computer or smart phone and our device are in the
Restart Change the user name and password for Web server Reset same network segment, and enter the new IP address of the
device to access the interface.
Reset

Back Next

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Setp12: Setup of wireless network connection priority and connection mode. 9.2 Register on SolarMAN Portal
Open Control panel > Network and sharing center > Manage wireless networks. Set your Launch your browser, open SolarMAN portal website: http://www.solarmanpv.com/portal/
home router’s access point as default to connect with your personal computer automatically.
Make sure it has the highest priority. To the device Wi-Fi module, set its AP as default to Procedure:
connect with your personal computer manually.
Step1: Click on Register now if you do not have an account.
Example: make sure “sofarpv” wireless network connection priority is the highest.
Figure 9-19
Figure 9-17

Control Panel Network and Internet Manage Wireless Networks Search MA...

File Edit View Tools Help

Manage wireless networks that use Sign In

Windows tries to connect to these networks in the order listed below. Email:

Add Remove Move down Adapter properties Profile types Network and Sharing Center Password:

Networks you can view, modify, and reorder (4) Remember me

sofarpv Security: WPA2-Personal Type: Any supported Automatically con...
Sign In Register Now
sofarpv Wireless Network Properties
Tenda_288888 Security: WPA-Personal Public Sites Demo Account
Connection Security
Forgotten your password?

Tenda_5D6C68 Security: WPA-Personal Name: sofarpv

SSID: sofarpv
Network type: Access point
ChinaNet-7v43 Security: WPA2-Personal
Network availability: All users Step2: Fill in basic registration information upon request.
Connect automatically when this network is in range Figure 9-20
Connect to a more preferred network if available
Connect even if the network is not broadcasting its name (SSID)
sofarpv Profile name: sofarpv Enable WLAN connection settings

Setp13: Connect with your personal wireless network or WLAN.

Figure 9-18
Email: Please input a valid Email address,
used for login and password retrieving
Currently connected to:
Confirm Email: Please re-input a valid Email address
sofarpv
Internet access Account Type: End User

Password: 6-16 characters, case sensitive

Dial-up and VPN
Confirm Fassword: 6-16 characters, case sensitive
Broadband connection
I accept SolarMAN Terms of Service

Wireless connection
Next Cancel

sofarpv Connected

ChinaNet-yXHX Name: sofarpv

Signal Strength: Excellent
LENOVE-PC_Ne Security Type: WPA2-PSK
Browsers like internet Explorer 8+. chrome 15+ and Firefox 10+ are
Radio Type: 802.11n
PRISM_00_20_25 SSID: sofarpv recommended.

PINGCE Note
AP_502173653

Open Network and Sharing Center

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Setp3: Fill in details to complete the registration. 9.3 Log in SolarMAN Portal to manage power station
Figure 9-21
Create a New Account
After successful registration, open the login page of SolarMAN Portal, and input your E-mail
and password to access the monitoring system and start monitoring and management of
Site Name SOFAR Inverter Maximum 20 Letters
power plants.
Upload lmage Default.jpg Maximum file size: 4M;
File types: jpg,png, bmp,gif ,pjpeg,jpg
Figure 9-22

OK

Country China Sign In

Province/State Anhui Email:

City GUANGZHOU Password:

Street Locate Your Site On Map Remember me

ZIP Code Sign In Register Now

Timezone (GMT +08:00) Beijing,Chongqi Public Sites Demo Account

Number Format 1234567.89 Forgotten your password?

System Size(kWp)

Timezone AUD AUS

Panel Type 3S In order to make sure your solar system is being well monitored by our
SolarMAN monitoring system, please click the Real Time label to see if there is
Inverter Type SOFAR
real time data within 15 minutes. If so, your SolarMAN network setup is
Description Note successful. If not, please re-check the above procedure.

Figure 9-23
Make This Site Public
Home My Site Public Sites Account
Registration

Datalogger S/N 0502173653

Sofar5000TLM 1phase Overview Real Time History Alert Report Settings

Installer

nearby 28-34 C 6/5 light rain shower 28-33 C 6/6 Moderate or heavy rain shower 28-33 C
Contact Alerts: 0 items

Name

Phone

DC Input AC Ouput
Complete Cancel No. Inverter S/N Total Energy(kWh) Temperatu
Channel Voltage(V) Current(A) Phase Voltage(V) Current(A) Power(W) Frequency(Hz)

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 Sunny Deer Series(3K-5KTLM) Wi-Fi Sunny Deer Series(3K-5KTLM) Quality Assurance
User manual User manual

Add more inverters on SOFAR SolarMAN monitoring system

Click Setting > Device > Add to enter the 9-digit serial number (SN), and then click OK to
complete the setting of adding a new inverter.
Figure 9-24
Home

Sofar3000TL
My Site Public Sites Account

Settings
10 Quality Assurance
Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd. offers 5 years product warranty for Sunny Deer series
Overview Real Time History Alert Report
inverters from date of installation. However the warranty period can’t exceed 66 months
nearby 28-34 C 6/5 light rain shower 28-33 C 6/6 Moderate or heavy rain shower 28-33 C from the date of delivery of the inverter. During the warranty period, Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR
Alerts: 0 items
Site Device Alert Calibration
Co., Ltd. guarantees normal operation of the inverter. During the warranty period, if the
inverter is defective or faulty, please contact your installation contractor or supplier. If the
Datalogger S/N Datalogger Type Inverter S/N Inverter Type Status Last Upadated
fault is SOFARSOLAR’s responsibility, Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd. will provide service and
502443889 maintenance free of charge.
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Add
Disclaimer:
Figure 9-25 Use of Sunny Deer series inverters for any other purpose than it’s intended for;
Home My Site Public Sites Account Faulty system design or installation;
Improper operation;
Sofar3000TL Overview Real Time History Alert Report Settings
Wrong protection settings of the inverter;
nearby 28-34 C 6/5 light rain shower 28-33 C 6/6 Moderate or heavy rain shower 28-33 C
Alerts: 0 items Unauthorized modification of the inverter;
Damage caused by external factors or force majeure (violent or stormy weather, lightning, over-
Add
voltage, fire, earthquake, tsunami etc.).
Datalogger S/N

OK Cancel

Alert notification setup

When any abnormal situation happened to the device, an error message would be sent
automatically to your designated email account in second.
Please fill in below your personal email account to complete the setup of your alert
notification.
Figure 9-26
Home My Site Public Sites Account

Sofar3000TL Overview Real Time History Alert Report Settings

nearby 28-34 C 6/5 light rain shower 28-33 C 6/6 Moderate or heavy rain shower 28-33 C
Alerts: 0 items
Site Device Alert Calibration

Type of Alert
Notification: Email

Email for Alerts:

OK

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