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Preface

Thank you for choosing SAJ solar inverter. We are pleased to provide you
first-class products and exceptional service.
This manual includes information for installation, operation, maintenance,
trouble shooting and safety. Please follow the instructions of this manual
so that we can ensure delivery of our professional guidance and
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proves to be of great assistance in your journey for a cleaner, greener
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Guangzhou Sanjing Electric Co., Ltd.

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Content
PREFACE ........................................... - 1 -

CHAPTER 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................. - 4 -

1.1 SCOPE OF APPLICATION ..................................... - 4 -

1.2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................... - 4 -
1.3 TARGET GROUP ........................................... - 4 -

CHAPTER 2 PREPARATION ......................... - 5 -

2.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................... - 5 -

2.2 EXPLANATIONS OF SYMBOLS ................................. - 7 -

CHAPTER 3 PRODUCT INFORMATION ............... - 8 -

3.1 APPLICATION SCOPE OF PRODUCTS ............................ - 8 -

3.2 SPECIFICATION FOR PRODUCT MODEL .......................... - 9 -
3.3 OVERVIEW OF PRODUCTS .................................... - 9 -
3.4 DATASHEET ............................................. - 11 -

CHAPTER 4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION .... - 18 -

4.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................... - 18 -

4.2 PRE-INSTALLATION CHECK ................................. - 18 -
4.3 THE DETERMINATION OF THE INSTALLATION METHOD AND POSITION . - 19 -
4.4 MOUNTING PROCEDURE .................................... - 20 -

CHAPTER 5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ............ - 26 -

5.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTION FOR HOT-LINE JOB ...................... - 26 -

5.2 SPECIFICATIONS FOR ELECTRICAL INTERFACE ................... - 27 -
5.3 AC CONNECTION ......................................... - 29 -

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5.4 DC SIDE CONNECTION ..................................... - 32 -

5.5 COMMUNICATION CONNECTION .............................. - 35 -

CHAPTER 6 DEBUGGING INSTRUCTIONS ........... - 37 -

6.1 INTRODUCTION OF HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERFACE ............... - 37 -

6.2 MONITORING OPERATION................................... - 38 -

CHAPTER 7 FAULT CODE AND TROUBLESHOOTING. - 46 -

CHAPTER 8 RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL ............ - 49 -

CHAPTER 9 CONTACT SAJ ......................... - 50 -

SAJ WARRANTY POLICY .......................... - 51 -

WARRANTY CARD ................................. - 54 -

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Chapter 1 Safety Precautions

1.1 Scope of Application

This User Manual describes instructions and detailed procedures for installing,
operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting of the following SAJ on-grid inverters:
R5-3K-T2; R5-4K-T2; R5-5K-T2; R5-6K-T2; R5-8K-T2; R5-9K-T2; R5-10K-T2;
R5 -12K- T2 ； R5 -1 3 K- T2 ; R5-1 5 K- T2; R5 -1 7 K- T2; R5 -20K- T2
Please keep this manual all time available in case of emergency.
1.2 Safety Instructions

DANGER
·DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.

WARNING
·WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in death or
serious injury or moderate injury.

CAUTION
·CAUTION indicates a hazardous condition which, if not avoided, can result in minor or
moderate injury.

NOTICE
·NOTICE indicates a situation that can result in potential damage, if not avoided.
1.3 Target Group
Only qualified electricians who have read and fully understood all safety regulations
contained in this manual can install, maintain and repair the inverter. Operators must
be aware of the high-voltage device.

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Chapter 2 Preparation

2.1 Safety Instructions

DANGER
·There is possibility of dying due to electrical shock and high voltage.
·Do not touch the operating component of the inverter, it might result in burning or death.
·To prevent risk of electric shock during installation and maintenance, please make sure that
all AC and DC terminals are plugged out.
·Do not touch the surface of the inverter while the housing is wet, otherwise, it might cause
electrical shock.
·Do not stay close to the inverter while there are severe weather conditions including storm,
lighting, etc.
·Before opening the housing, the SAJ inverter must be disconnected from the grid and PV
generator; you must wait for at least five minutes to let the energy storage capacitors
completely discharged after disconnecting from power source.

WARNING
·The installation, service, recycling and disposal of the inverters must be performed by
qualified personnel only in compliance with national and local standards and regulations.
·Any unauthorized actions including modification of product functionality of any form may
cause lethal hazard to the operator, third parties, the units or their property. SAJ is not
responsible for the loss and these warranty claims.
·The SAJ inverter must only be operated with PV generator. Do not connect any other
source of energy to the SAJ inverter.
·Be sure that the PV generator and inverter are well grounded in order to protect properties
and persons.

CAUTION
·The solar inverter will become hot during operation. Please do not touch the heat sink or
peripheral surface during or shortly after operation.
·Risk of damage due to improper modifications.

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NOTICE
·Public utility only.
·The solar inverter is designed to feed AC power directly to the public utility power grid; do
not connect AC output of the inverter to any private AC equipment.

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2.2 Explanations of Symbols

Symbol Description
Dangerous electrical voltage
This device is directly connected to public grid, thus all work to the inverter
shall only be carried out by qualified personnel.
Danger to life due to high electrical voltage!
There might be residual currents in inverter because of large capacitors. Wait
for 5 minutes before you remove the front lid.

Notice, danger!
This is directly connected with electricity generators and public grid.

Danger of hot surface

The components inside the inverter will release a lot of heat during operation.
Do not touch metal plate housing during operating.

An error has occurred

Please go to Chapter 9 “Troubleshooting” to remedy the error.

This device shall not be disposed of in residential waste

Please go to Chapter 8 “Recycling and Disposal” for proper treatments.

Without Transformer
This inverter does not use transformer for the isolation function.

CE Mark
Equipment with the CE mark fulfills the basic requirements of the Guideline
Governing Low-Voltage and Electro-magnetic Compatibility.

CQC Mark
The inverter complies with the safety instructions from China's Quality Center.

No unauthorized operations or modifications

Any unauthorized operations or modifications are strictly forbidden, if any
defect or damage (device/person) occurs, SAJ shall not take any responsibility
for it.

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Chapter 3 Product Information

3.1 Application Scope of Products

R5-XK-TX products are grid-tied three phase inverters without transformers, and
the inverters are important components of grid-tied solar power systems.

The R5 inverter converts the DC generated by solar panels into AC which is in

accordance with the requirements of public grid and send the AC into the grid,
Figure 3.1 shows the structural diagram of the typical application system of R5
inverter.

Figure 3.1 R5 series application

Name Description Remarks

Monocrystalline or polycrystalline silicon, and thin-film PV

A Solar panels
modules with II protection and need no ground connection

B Inverters R5-3K/4K/5K/6K/8K/9K/10K/12K/13K/15K/17K/20K-T2

Metering Standard metering tool for measuring the output electric power
C
equipment of inverters

D Power grid TT, TN-C, TN-S, TN-C-S

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3.2 Specification for Product Model

R5 – XK – T2
① ② ③
① R5 represents for product name.
② XK represents rated power XkW of inverter, for example 4K means 4kW.
③ T means three phase; 2 represents the inverter has the function of dual MPPT.

3.3 Overview of products

The dimensions of R5 series products is shown in Figure 3.2 , Figure 3.3 & Figure
3.4.

Figure 3.2 Dimensions of R5-3K/4K/5K/6K/8K/9K/10K/12K-T2

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Figure 3.3 Dimensions of R5-13K/15K-T2

Figure 3.4 Dimensions of R5-17K/20K-T2

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3.4 Datasheet
R5-3K/4K/5K/6K-T2

Type R5-3K-T2 R5-4K-T2 R5-5K-T2 R5-6K-T2

Input (DC)
Max. PV Array Power [Wp]@STC 4500 6000 7500 9000
Max. DC Voltage[V] 1100
MPPT Voltage range [V] 160-950
Nominal DC Voltage[V] 600
Start Voltage[V] 180
Min. DC Voltage[V] 150
Max. DC Input Current [A] 12.5/12.5
Max. DC Short Current [A] 15/15
Number of DC Connection Sets per MPPT 1/1
Number of MPPT 2
DC Switch Integrated
Output (AC)
Rated AC Power[W] 3000 4000 5000 6000
Max. AC Power[VA] *1 3300 4400 5500 6600
Rated AC Current [A]@230Vac 4.4 5.8 7.3 8.7
Max. AC Current [A] 5.0 6.7 8.4 10.0
Current Inrush [A] 50
Max. AC Fault Current [A] 24.5
Max. AC Over Current Protection [A] 28.4
Nominal AC Voltage/ Range[V] 220/380,230/400,240/415;180-280/312-485
Grid Frequency/ Range[Hz] 50,60/45-55,55-65
Power Factor[cos φ] 0.8 leading~0.8 lagging
Total Harmonic Distortion[THDi] < 2%
Feed-in 3L+N+PE
Efficiency
Max. Efficiency 98.0% 98.3% 98.6%
Euro Efficiency 97.6% 98.0% 98.2%
MPPT Accuracy >99.5%
Protection

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Internal Over-voltage Protection Integrated

DC Insulation Monitoring Integrated
DCI Monitoring Integrated
GFCI Monitoring Integrated
Grid Monitoring Integrated
AC Short Circuit Current Protection Integrated
AC Grounding Detection Integrated
DC Surge Protection Integrated
AC Surge Protection Integrated
Thermal Protection Integrated
String Current Detection Integrated
Anti-island Protection Monitoring AFD
Interface
AC Connection Plug-in connector
DC Connection MC4
Human Machine Interface LED+(Bluetooth/Wi-Fi+APP)
Communication Port RS232(USB)+RS485(RJ45)
Communication Mode Wi-Fi/GPRS/4G(Optional)
General Data
Topology Transformerless
Consumption at Night [W] <0.6
Consumption at Standby [W] <10
Operating Temperature Range -40℃～+60℃ [45°C to 60°C with derating]
Cooling Method Natural Convection
Ambient Humidity 0%～100% Non-condensing
Altitude 4000m(>3000m power derating)
Noise [dBA] <29
Ingress Protection IP65
Mounting Rear Panel
Dimensions[H*W*D] [mm] 429*418*177
Weight [kg] 19
Standard Warranty [Year] 5 (standard)/10/15/20/25 (Optional)
CQC NB/T 32004,EN 62109-1/2,EN 61000-6-1/2/3/4
Applicable Standard
EN50438,EN50549,C10/C11,IEC 62116,IEC 61727,RD

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1699,UNE 206006,UNE 206007-1,CEI 0-21,G98

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R5-8K/9K/10K/12K-T2

Type R5-8K-T2 R5-9K-T2 R5-10K-T2 R5-12K-T2

Input (DC)
Max. PV Array Power [Wp]@STC 12000 13500 15000 15600
Max. DC Voltage [V] 1100
MPPT Voltage Range [V] 160-950
Nominal DC Voltage [V] 600
Start Voltage [V] 180
Min. DC Voltage [V] 150
Max. DC Input Current [A] 12.5/12.5
Max. DC Short Current [A] 15/15
Number of DC Connection Sets per MPPT 1/1
Number of MPPT 2
DC Switch Integrated
Output (AC)
Rated AC Power [W] 8000 9000 10000 12000
Max. AC Power [VA] *1 8800 9900 11000 12000
Rated AC Current [A]@230Vac 11.6 13.1 14.5 17.4
Max. AC Current [A] 13.4 15.0 16.7 18.2
Current Inrush [A] 60
Max. AC Fault Current [A] 41
Max. AC Over Current Protection [A] 45.4
Nominal AC Voltage/ Range [V] 220/380,230/400,240/415;180-280/312-485
Grid Frequency/ Range [Hz] 50，60/45-55，55-65
Power Factor [cos φ] 0.8 leading~0.8 lagging
Total Harmonic Distortion [THDi] < 2%
Feed-in 3L+N+PE
Efficiency
Max. Efficiency 98.6%
Euro Efficiency 98.2% 98.3%
MPPT Accuracy >99.5%
Protection
Internal Over-voltage Protection Integrated
DC Insulation Monitoring Integrated

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DCI Monitoring Integrated

GFCI Monitoring Integrated
Grid Monitoring Integrated
AC Short Circuit Current Protection Integrated
AC Grounding Detection Integrated
DC Surge Protection Integrated
AC Surge Protection Integrated
Thermal Protection Integrated
String Current Detection Integrated
Anti-island Protection Monitoring AFD
Interface
AC Connection Plug-in connector
DC Connection MC4
Human Machine Interface LED+(Bluetooth/Wi-Fi+APP)
Communication Port RS232 (USB)+RS485 (RJ45)
Communication Mode Wi-Fi/GPRS/4G (Optional)
General Data
Topology Transformerless
Consumption at Night [W] <0.6
Consumption at Standby [W] <10
Operating Temperature Range -40℃～+60℃ [45°C to 60°C with derating]
Cooling Method Natural Convection
Ambient Humidity 0%～100% Non-condensing
Altitude 4000m(>3000m power derating)
Noise [dBA] <29
Ingress Protection IP65
Mounting Rear Panel
Dimensions [H*W*D][mm] 429*418*177
Weight [kg] 19
Standard Warranty [Year] 5 (standard)/10/15/20/25 (Optional)
CQC NB/T 32004,EN 62109-1/2,EN 61000-6-1/2/3/4
Applicable Standard EN50438,EN50549,C10/C11,IEC 62116,IEC 61727,RD
1699,UNE 206006,UNE 206007-1,CEI0-21,CEI0-16,G98,G99

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R5-13K/15K/17K/20K-T2
Type R5-13K-T2 R5-15K-T2 R5-17K-T2 R5-20K-T2
Input (DC)
Max. PV Array Power [Wp]@STC 19500 22500 25500 30000
Max. DC Voltage [V] 1100
MPPT Voltage Range [V] 160-950 180-950
Nominal DC Voltage [V] 600
Start Voltage [V] 180 200
Min. DC Voltage [V] 160 180
Max. DC Input Current [A] 25/12.5 25/25
Max. DC Short Current [A] 30/15 30/15
Number of DC Connection Sets per MPPT 2/1 2/2
Number of MPPT 2
DC Switch Integrated
Output (AC)
Rated AC Power [W] 13000 15000 17000 20000
Max. AC Power [VA]*1 14300 16500 18700 22000
Rated AC Current [A]@230Vac 18.9 21.8 24.7 29.0
Max. AC Current [A] 21.7 25.0 28.4 33.4
Current Inrush [A] 77 90
Max. AC Fault Current [A] 52 63
Max. AC Over Current Protection [A] 57.7 71.1
Nominal AC Voltage/ Range [V] 220/380,230/400,240/415;180-280/312-485
Grid Frequency/ Range [Hz] 50,60/45-55,55-65
Power Factor [cos φ] 0.8 leading~0.8 lagging
Total Harmonic Distortion [THDi] < 2%
Feed-in 3L+N+PE
Efficiency
Max. Efficiency 98.7% 98.8%
Euro Efficiency 98.4% 98.46%
MPPT Accuracy >99.5%
Protection
Internal Over-voltage Protection Integrated
DC Insulation Monitoring Integrated
DCI Monitoring Integrated
GFCI Monitoring Integrated

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Grid Monitoring Integrated
AC Short Circuit Current Protection Integrated
AC Grounding Detection Integrated
DC Surge Protection Integrated
AC Surge Protection Integrated
Thermal Protection Integrated
String Current Detection Integrated
Anti-island Protection Monitoring AFD
Interface
AC Connection Terminal Block
DC Connection MC4
Human Machine Interface LED+(Bluetooth/Wi-Fi+APP)
Communication Port RS232(USB)+RS485(RJ45)
Communication Mode Wi-Fi/GPRS/4G(Optional)
General Data
Topology Transformerless
Consumption at Night [W] <0.6
Consumption at Standby [W] <10
Operating Temperature Range -40℃～+60℃[45°C to 60°C with derating]
Cooling Method Natural Convection
Ambient Humidity 0%～100% Non-condensing
Altitude 4000m(>3000m power derating)
Noise [dBA] <29
Ingress Protection IP65
Mounting Rear Panel
Dimensions [H*W*D][mm] 480*440*200 530*490*210
Weight [kg] 26 29
Standard Warranty [Year] 5 (standard)/10/15/20/25 (Optional)
CQC NB/T 32004,EN 62109-1/2,EN 61000-6-1/2/3/4
Applicable Standard EN50438,EN50549,C10/C11,IEC 62116,IEC 61727,RD
1699,UNE 206006,UNE 206007-1,CEI0-16,G99
Note: *1. The maximum AC output power of Belgium is rated AC output power.
2. The above parameters might be slightly modified accoridng to different grid codes.
3. If you need more information about our product certifications, please contact our sales.

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Chapter 4 Instructions for installation

4.1 Safety Instructions

DANGER
·Dangerous to life due to potential fire or electricity shock.
·Do not install the inverter near any inflammable or explosive items.
·This inverter will be directly connected with HIGH VOLTAGE power generation device;
the installation must be performed by qualified personnel only in compliance with national
and local standards and regulations.

NOTICE
·This equipment meets the pollution degree II.
·Inappropriate or the harmonized installation environment may jeopardize the life span of
the inverter.
·Installation directly exposed under intensive sunlight is not recommended.
·The installation site must be well ventilated.

4.2 Pre-installation Check

4.2.1 Check the Package

Although SAJ’s inverters have surpassed stringent testing and are checked before
they leave the factory, it is uncertain that the inverters may suffer damages during
transportation. Please check the package for any obvious signs of damage, and if
such evidence is present, do not open the package and contact your dealer as soon as
possible

4.2.2 Check the Assembly Parts

Please refer to the packing list inside the package container.

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4.3 The Determination of the Installation Method and Position

4.3.1 Mounting Method

Figure 4.1 Mounting method

① The equipment employs natural convection cooling, and it can be installed

indoor or outdoor.
② Please install the equipment under the guidance of Figure 4.1. Vertical
installation on floor level is recommended. Mount vertically or tilted backwards by
max. 15°. Never install the inverter tilted forwards, sideways, horizontally or
upside down.

③ Considering convenience for maintenance, please install the equipment at a

position in parallel with line of sight.

④ When mounting the inverter, please consider the solidity of wall for inverter,
including accessories. Please ensure the Rear Panel tightly.
Before installation, make sure that the wall has enough strength to hold the screws
and bear the weight of the equipment. Please make sure the equipment is installed
properly.

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4.3.2 Installation Position

Do not expose the inverter to direct solar irradiation as this could cause power
derating due to overheating. The ambient temperature should be between -40°C ～
+60°C(-40° F ～ 140° F) to ensure optimum operation. Choose locations with
sufficient air exchange. Ensure additional ventilation, when necessary.

To make sure the installation spot is suitably ventilated, if multiple SAJ on-grid
solar inverters are installed same area, the following safety clearance in Figure 4.2
shall be followed for proper ventilation conditions.

30CM
30CM 50CM 50CM
30CM

4.2 Installation position

4.4 Mounting Procedure

4.4.1 Mark the Positions of the Drill Holes of the Rear Panel

The mounting position should be marked as shown in Figure 4.3, Figure 4.4 &
Figure 4.5.

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Figure 4.3 Dimensions of rear panel of R5-3K/4K/5K/6K/8K/9K/10K/12K-T2

403
17.6 14 14
15 16
23

85
65.2

8
42.5

3-16*8
32.5

130
280
375
Figure 4.4 Dimensions of rear panel of R5-13K/15K-T2

453
425
320
14 130 14
17.6
42.5
85

3-16*8

Figure 4.5 Dimensions of rear panel of R5-17K/20K-T2

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4.4.2 Drill Holes and Place the Expansion Tubes

According to the guides, drill 3 holes in the wall (in conformity with position
marked in Figure 4.6, Figure 4.7 & Figure 4.8), and then place expansion tubes in
the holes using a rubber mallet.

Figure 4.6 Drill holes’ dimensions of R5-3K/4K/5K/6K/8K/9K/10K/12K-T2

比例

Figure 4.7 Drill holes’ dimensions of R5-13K/15K-T2

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比例

Figure 4.8 Drill holes’ dimensions of R5-17K/20K-T2

4.4.3 Mount the Screws and the Rear Panel

The panels should be mounted in the mounting position by screws as shown in

Figure 4.9.

Figure 4.9 Mount the rear panel

4.4.4 Mount the Inverter

Carefully mount the inverter to the rear panel as shown in Figure 4.10 and 4.11,
Make sure that the rear part of the equipment is closely mounted to the rear
panel.

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Figure 4.10 Mount inverter

Fig. 4.11 Fasten the inverter and hanging panel with screws

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4.4.5 Install Anti-theft Lock

As shown in figure 4.12 & figure 4.13, anti-theft lock could be added to the
inverter and hanging panel. Diameter of the lock hole is φ6.0mm and anti-theft
lock of which the diameter of lock hook is φ5.0mm shall be recommended.

Users shall prepare anti-theft lock by themselves.

Figure 4.12 Install anti-theft lock

Figure 4.13 Install anti-theft lock

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Chapter 5 Electrical Connection

5.1 Safety Instruction for Hot-line Job

Electrical connection must only be operated on by professional technicians. Please
keep in mind that the inverter is a bi-power supply equipment. Before connection,
necessary protective equipment must be employed by technicians, including
insulating gloves, insulating shoes and safety helmet.

DANGER
·Dangerous to life due to potential fire or electricity shock.
· When power-on, the equipment should be in conformity with national rules and
regulations.
·The direct connection between the inverter and high voltage power systems must be
operated by qualified technicians in accordance with local and national power grid standards
and regulations.

WARNING
·When the PV array is exposed to light, it supplies a DC voltage to the inverter.

NOTICE
·Electrical connection should in conformity with proper stipulations, such as stipulations
for cross-sectional area of conductors, fuse and ground protection.
·The overvoltage category on DC input port is II, on AC output port is III.

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5.2 Specifications for Electrical Interface

Figure 5.1 Electrical interface of R5-3K/4K/5K/6K/8K/9K/10K/12K-T2

Code Name
A DC Switch
B Decompression Valves
C DC Input
D RS232 Communication (GPRS/ Wi-Fi /4G)
E Ground Connection
F RS485 Communication
G AC Output

Table 5.1 Specifications for interface

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Figure 5.2 Electrical interface of R5-13K/15K-T2

Figure 5.3 Electrical interface of R5-17K/20K-T2

Code Name
A DC Switch
B Decompression Valves
C DC Input
D RS232 Communication(GPRS/ Wi-Fi /4G)
E RS485 Communication
F Ground Connection
G AC Output

Table 5.2 Specifications for interface

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5.3 AC Connection
Cross-sectional area of cables（mm²）
External diameter（mm）
Scope Recommended value
6.0-10.0 6.0 5.3~6.7
Table 5.3 Recommended power grid connecting cable specification

If the grid-connection distance is too far, please select AC cable with larger
diameter as per the actual condition.

5.3.1 R5-3K~12K-T2 AC side electrical connection

1. Ground of the inverter. After penetrating the external hex head screw through
OT terminal of the grounding line, screw in the grounding port of enclosure of the
inverter in clockwise direction and make sure it’s screwed up tightly.

5.4 Inverter ground protection

2. Feed the AC cable through the AC waterproof hole.

Figure 5.5 Feed cable

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3. Connect the cables according to connection marks of L1,L2,L3, N and PE.

Figure 5.6 Connect cable

4. Screw all parts of the AC connector.

Figure 5.7 Screw the connector

5. Connect the AC connector to the equipment securely, ensuring the pins are
connected directly. Then the connection of AC cable is completed.

Figure 5.8 Connect the inverter

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5.3.2 R5-13K~20K-T2 AC side electrical connection

1. Ground of the inverter. After penetrating the external hex head screw through OT
terminal of the grounding line, screw in the grounding port of enclosure of the
inverter in clockwise direction and make sure it’s screwed up tightly.

Fig. 5.9 Inverter ground protection

2. Screw off the screws at the AC output wire cover and take out the cover.
Penetrate the AC cable of which the insulation layers has been peeled off through
the AC waterproof locking screw hole of the cover. Lock L1 wire, L2 wire, L3
wire, N wire and PE wire tightly as per the marked connection positions on the
interface board.

Fig. 5.10 Connecting the cable

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3. After fixing the cover at the AC output wire terminal with screws, tighten up the
AC waterproof nut.

Fig. 5.11 Tighten up AC interface protective cover and the locker

5.4 DC Side Connection

Cross-sectional area of cables（mm²） Outside diameter of the cables
Scope Recommended value （mm）

4.0-6.0 4.0 4.2~5.3

Table5.4 Recommended specifications of DC cables

DC connector is made up of the positive connector and the cathode connector

Figure 5.12 Positive connector

1. Insulated enclosure 2. Lock screw 3. Positive connector

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2.

Figure 5.13 Cathode connector

1. Insulated enclosure 2. Lock screw 3. Cathode connector

NOTICE
· Please place the connector separately after unpacking in order to avoid confusion for
connection of cables.
·Please connect the positive connector to the positive side of the solar panels, and connect
the cathode connector to the cathode side of the solar side. Be sure to connect them in right
position.

Connecting Procedures:

1. Tighten the lock screws on positive and cathode connector.

2. Use specified strip tool to strip the insulated enclosure of the positive and cathode
cables with appropriate length.

1. Positive cable 2. Cathode cable

Figure 5.14 Connecting cables

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3. Feed the positive and cathode cables into corresponding lock screws.

4. Put the metal positive and cathode terminals into positive cable and cathode cable
whose insulated enclosure has been stripped, and crimp them tightly with a wire
crimper. Make sure that the withdrawal force of the pressed cable is bigger than
400N.

5. Plug the pressed positive and cathode cables into relevant insulated enclosure,
a“click” should be heard or felt when the contact cable assembly is seated correctly.

6. Fasten the lock screws on positive and negative connectors into respective
insulated enclosure and make them tight.

7. Connect the positive and cathode connectors into positive and negative DC input
terminals of the inverter, a “click” should be heard or felt when the contact cable
assembly is seated correctly.

1. Connection port

Figure 5.15 Connect the inverter

NOTICE
·Before inserting the connector into DC input terminal of the inverter, please make sure that
the DC switch of the inverter is OFF.
·Please use the original H4 terminal to install.

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5.5 Communication Connection

R5 inverter is standardly equipped with a RS485 interface and a RS232 interface.

Figure5.16 RS485 pin

Pin Number Description Function

1 NC

2 GND_W Ground wire

3 +7V_W Power supply

4 NC

5 NC

6 NC

7 RS485-A Transmission RS485

8 RS485-B differential signal

Table 5.5 RS485 pin port definition

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Figure5.17 RS232 pin

Pin Number Description Function

1 +7V Power supply

2 RS-232 TX Send data

3 RS-232 RX Receive data

4 GND Ground wire

Table 5.6 USB pin port definition

1. USB interface could be externally connected with eSolar GPRS/4G module, for
operation in details please refer to eSolar GPRS/4G module quick installation guide.
2. USB interface could be externally connected with eSolar WiFi module, for
operation in details please refer to eSolar WiFi module quick installation guide.

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Chapter 6 Debugging Instructions

6.1 Introduction of Human-computer Interface

Figure 6.1 Human-computer interface

A-Power indicator light B-System status light C-Communication lamp

Indicator
LED lamps state Description
lamp
A Yellow Always light on The inverter is just on power.

Flicker: 1 s/time The inverter is in the initialization or waiting state.

Green
Always light on The inverter is in normal on-grid state.
B
Red Always light on Inverter reports fault.

Green lamp and red lamp 0.5

Software is upgrading in the inverter.
s/time flickering in alternative
There is communication in data interaction form
C Blue Flicker
outside the inverter.

Table 6.1 Interface description

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6.2 Monitoring Operation

● There is no LCD display screen in R5 series products and they could be monitored
through eSolar APP.

● This equipment is standardly equipped with a USB interface which could transfer
GPRS/4G module (with built-in Bluetooth) and Wi-Fi module to monitor running
state of the equipment.

6.2.1 APP introduction

eSolar could achieve communication with the equipment via Bluetooth, GPRS/4G
and Wi-Fi and it is an APP for nearby and remote monitoring.
Download APP
Users using iOS system could search for “eSolar O&M” in App Store and download
this App.
Users using Android system could search for “eSolar O&M” in Google play and
download this App.
For iOS/Android system, you could visit SAJ official website: www.saj-electric.cn
and scan the QR code to download “eSolar O&M” APP.
Account---Please use the installer account to login.
Note: For the end user, please download and install the “eSolar Air” APP and log in
to the APP or SAJ official website to register your account.
6.2.2 Nearby monitoring
Connecting way 1 — Bluetooth connection

After installing the eSolar GPRS/4G module (with built-in Bluetooh) the mobile
phone could be directly connected with the inverter via Bluetooth.

Figure 6.2 Bluetooth connection schematic diagram

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Connection setting
iOS system operation steps
1. Choose “setting” →choose “Bluetooth””→ open 2. Log in APP → choose “My” interface → choose
“Bluetooth” “Remote control” → choose connection way as
“Bluetooth ”

Connection

Please choose a connection method

Bluetooth WiFi Cloud

Note
(1)Bluetooth is a kind local connection，
currently it supports the following type of
inverters：R series，C series，
A series， H series.
(2)Please start the inverter and turn on
mobile Bluetooth.

Next step

3.Choose “next step” → search for equipment → 4. Connect successfully → set country and grid
click the Bluetooth name matched with the inverter code for first start-up → after inverter start, users
(ex.: R5-4K-T2:00001) can view inverter’s information.

Bluetooth Device info

Bluetooth：R5-4K-T2:00001
Devices R5T2043G1815E00001
R5-4K-T2:00001 Basic info Running info Power info Event info

Inverter model R5-4K-T2

Module SN code XXXXXXXX

Module firmware version XXXXXXXX

Communication board
firmware version XXXXXXXX

Main board firmware

version XXXXXXXX
Slave board firmware
version XXXXXXXX

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Connection setting
Android system operation steps
1. Choose “setting” → choose “Bluetooth”→ open 2. Log in APP → choose “My” interface → choose
“Bluetooth” “Remote control” → choose connection way as
“Bluetooth ”

Connection

Please choose a connection method

Bluetooth WiFi Cloud

Note
(1)Bluetooth is a kind local connection，
currently it supports the following type of
inverters：R series，C series，
A series， H series.
(2)Please start the inverter and turn on
mobile Bluetooth.

Next step

3.Choose “next step” → search for equipment → 4. Connect successfully → set country and grid
click the Bluetooth name matched with the inverter code for first start-up → after inverter start, users
(ex.: R5-4K-T2:00001) can view inverter’s information.

Bluetooth Device info

Bluetooth：R5-4K-T2:00001
Devices R5T2043G1815E00001
R5-4K-T2:00001 Basic info Running info Power info Event info

Inverter model R5-4K-T2

Module SN code XXXXXXXX

Module firmware version XXXXXXXX

Communication board
firmware version XXXXXXXX

Main board firmware

version XXXXXXXX
Slave board firmware
version XXXXXXXX

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Equipment information

Connection way, running state, basic information, running information, Power

information and events information of the communication of the inverter could be
checked.

1. Click “Basic info”

Inverter model, Module SN code, Module firmware version, Communication board

firmware version, Main board firmware version, Slave board firmware version
could be checked.

Device info
Bluetooth：R5-4K-T2:00001
R5T2043G1815E00001
Basic info Running info Power info Event info

Inverter model R5-4K-T2

Module SN code XXXXXXXX

Module firmware version XXXXXXXX

Communication board
firmware version XXXXXXXX

Main board firmware

version XXXXXXXX
Slave board firmware
version XXXXXXXX

Fig. 6.3 Basic information

2. Click “Running info”

PV information (voltage and current at PV terminal), Grid power information

(voltage, current and frequency at AC terminal), etc.

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Device info
Bluetooth：R5-4K-T2:00001
R5T2043G1815E00001
Basic info Running info Power info Event info
PV information
PV1 XXV XXA
PV2 XXV XXA
PV3 N/V N/A
Grid power information
AC1 XXV XXA XXHz
AC2 XXV XXA XXHz
AC3 XXV XXA XXHz
Battery information
CT1 N/V N/A N/W
CT2 N/V N/A N/W
CT3 N/V N/A N/W

Fig. 6.4 Running information

3. Click “Power info”

Current power, today energy, monthly energy, yearly energy, total energy could be
checked.

Device info
Bluetooth：R5-4K-T2:00001
R5T2043G1815E00001
Basic info Running info Power info Event info

Read More

Current power XXX

Today Energy XXX
Monthly Energy XXX
Yearly Energy XXX
Total Energy XXX

Fig. 6.5 Power information

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4. Click “Event info”

Time of the events, events sequence number (referring to fault codes details in
Chapter 7 Fault Codes and Common Troubleshooting) and events content of the
faults of the inverter could be checked.

Device info
Bluetooth：R5-4K-T2:00001
R5T2043G1815E00001
Basic info Running info Power info Event info

Datetime：2018-11-09 18：16：00
1 No：Err73
Content：XXXX

Datetime：2018-11-10 18：16：00
2 No：Err73
Content：XXXX

Fig. 6.6 Events information

Connecting way 2 — Wi-Fi connection

After installing the eSolar WiFi module, the mobile phone could be directly
connected with the inverter via Wi-Fi.

Figure 6.7 Wi-Fi connection schematic diagram

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Connection setting

Please refer to the eSolar WiFi module operating manual for more details in
operation.

Equipment information

Connection way, running state, basic information, running information, Power

information and events information of the communication of the inverter could be
checked.

1. Click “Basic info”

Inverter model, Module SN code, Module firmware version, Communication board

firmware version, Main board firmware version, Slave board firmware version
could be checked.

2. Click “Running info”

PV information (voltage and current at PV terminal), Grid power information

(voltage, current and frequency at AC terminal), etc.

3. Click “Power info”

Current power, today energy, monthly energy, yearly energy, total energy could be
checked.

4. Click “Event info”

Time of the events, events sequence number (referring to fault codes details in
Chapter 7 Fault Codes and Common Troubleshooting) and events content of the
faults of the inverter could be checked.

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6.2.3 Remote monitoring

1. Connect the internet via the eSolar GPRS/4G module, and upload the inverter
data onto the server and customers could monitor running information of the
inverter remotely via the eSolar Web Portal or their mobile customer terminals.

2. Connect the internet via the eSolar WiFi module, and upload the inverter data
onto the server and customers could monitor running information of the inverter
remotely via the eSolar Web Portal or their mobile customer terminals.

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Chapter 7 Fault Code and Troubleshooting

Error Code Explanation

01 Relay Error Master
02 Storer Error Master
03 High Temperature Master
04 Low Temperature Master
05 Interior Communication Error Master
06 GFCI Devices Error Master
07 DCI Devices Error Master
08 Current Sensor Error Master
09/11/13 L1/L2/L3 Over Voltage Master
10/12/14 L1/L2L3 Low Voltage Master
15/16/17 L1/L2/L3 High Average Voltage of 10 minutes Master
18/20/22 L1/L2/L3 Over Frequency Master
19/21/23 L1/L2/L3 Low Frequency Master
24/25/26 L1/L2/L3 Grid Lost Error Master
27 GFCI Error Master
28/29/30 L1/L2/L3 DCI Error Master
31 Insulation Error Master
32 Unbalanced Bus Voltage Master
33 Over Bus Voltage Master
34 Under Bus Voltage Master
35/36/37 L1/L2/L3 Overcurrent Master
38 Bus Hardware Overvoltage Master
39/40 PV1/PV2 Hardware Overcurrent Master
41/42/43 L1/L2/L3 Hardware Overcurrent Master
45/46/47/48 Fan 1/2/3/4 Error Master
49 Loss of communication between Power Meter and Control

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Board Master
50 Interior communication Error Slave
51/52/53 L1/L2/L3 Voltage Consistency Error Slave
54/55/56 L1/L2/L3 Frequency Consistency Error Slave
57 GFCI Consistency Error Slave
58/59/60 L1/L2/L3 DCI Consistency Error Slave
61/63/65 L1/L2/L3 Overvoltage Slave
62/64/66 L1/L2/L3 Under Voltage Slave
67/69/71 L1/L2/L3 Over Frequency Slave
68/70/72 L1/L2/L3 Under Frequency Slave
73/74/75 L1/L2/L3 Grid Lost Error Slave
76/77/80 PV1 /PV2/PV3 Overvoltage Slave
78/79/82 PV1/PV2/PV3 Overcurrent Slave
81 Loss of Communication between Display Panel and Control
Board Master
83 Grounding Detection Error Master
84 PV Input Error Master
86 DRM0 Error Master

Table 7.1 Error Code

General troubleshooting methods for inverter are as follows:

Fault Information Troubleshooting
If this error occurs frequently, please contact your distributor
Relay Error
or call SAJ technical support.
If this error occurs frequently, please contact your distributor
Storer Error
or call SAJ technical support.
Check whether the radiator is blocked, whether the inverter is
High Temperature in too high or too low temperature, if the above mentioned is
Error in normal, please contact your distributor or call SAJ
technical support.
If this error occurs frequently, please contact your distributor
GFCI Device Error
or call SAJ technical support.
If this error occurs frequently, please contact your distributor
DCI Device Error
or call SAJ technical support.

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Fault Information Troubleshooting

If this error occurs frequently, please contact your distributor
GFCI Devices Error
or call SAJ technical support.
DCI Devices Error If this error occurs frequently, please contact your distributor
Master or call SAJ technical support.
If this error occurs frequently, please contact your distributor
Current Sensor Error
or call SAJ technical support.
·Check the volt. of the grid
·Check the connection between the inverter and the grid.
·Check the settings of the on-grid standards of the inverter.
·If the volt. of the grid is higher than the volt. regulated by
local grid, please inquire the local grid workers whether they
AC Voltage Error
can adjust the volt. at the feed point or change the value of the
regulated volt.
·If the volt. of the grid is in regulated range as allowed and
LCD still in this error, please contact your distributor or call
SAJ technical support.
Check the setting of country and check the frequency of the
Frequency Error local grid. If the above mentioned are in normal, please
contact your distributor or call SAJ technical support.
Check the connection status between the AC side of the
Grid Lost Error inverter and the grid, if the above mentioned are in normal,
please contact your distributor or call SAJ technical support.
Check the insulation resistance of the positive side and
cathode side of the solar panel; check whether the inverter is
GFCI Error in wet environment; check the grounding of the inverter. If the
above mentioned are in normal, please contact your
distributor or call SAJ technical support.
If this error exists always, please contact your distributor or
DCI Error
call SAJ technical support.
Check the insulation resistance of the positive side and
cathode side of the solar panel; check whether the inverter is
in wet environment; check whether the grounding of the
ISO Error
inverter is loose or not. If the above mentioned are in normal,
please contact your distributor or call SAJ technical support.
Check the connection status between the inverter and the grid
and test whether the volt. of the grid is stable or not, if the
Overcurrent
above mentioned are in normal, please contact your
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Fault Information Troubleshooting

Check the settings of the solar panel. SAJ designer can help
Over Bus Voltage you. If the above mentioned are in normal, please contact
your distributor or call SAJ technical support.
If this error always exists, please contact your distributor or
PV Overcurrent
call SAJ technical support.
Check the settings of the solar panel. SAJ designer can help
PV Voltage Fault you. If the above mentioned are in normal, please contact
your distributor or call SAJ technical support.
Check the connection of communication cables between
control board and display board. If the above mentioned are in
Lost Communication
normal, please contact your distributor or call SAJ technical
support.
Check if connection of the AC output grounding terminal is
Null line-to-earth stable and reliable. If the content mentioned as above is
voltage fault normal, please contact your distributor or call SAJ technical
support.
Table 7.2 Troubleshooting

Chapter 8 Recycling and Disposal

This device should not be disposed as residential waste. An inverter that has reached
the end of its life and is not required to be returned to your dealer must be disposed
carefully by an approved collection and recycling facility in your area.

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Chapter 9 Contact SAJ

Guangzhou Sanjing Electric Co., Ltd.

SAJ Innovation Park, No.9, Lizhishan Road, Guangzhou Science City, Guangdong,
P.R.China.

Web: http: //www.saj-electric.com

Technical Support & Service

Tel:+86 20 6660 8588

Fax:+86 20 6660 8589

E-mail: service@saj-electric.com

International Sales

Tel: +86 20 6660 8618/6660 8619/6660 0082/6660 0086

Fax: +86 20 6660 8589

E-mail:info@saj-electric.com

Domestic Sales

Tel: +20 6660 0058/6660 0082

Fax: +20 6660 8589

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SAJ Warranty Policy

1.1 Standard Warranty Period

Starting from the date of shipment from SAJ factory or 60 months (5 years) starting
from the date of purchased invoice marked (whichever is longer).

1.2 Extension of Warranty

The purchaser of SAJ inverters should extend the warranty period in 18 months from
the date of settlement or 30 months from the date of shipment from SAJ by
providing the serial number of the unit and purchased receipt (whichever is shorter).
You can purchase the warranty extension for 10 years, 15 years, 20 years or 25 years
but do not apply the extension beyond the specified date, or else your application
will be unacceptable. Please refer to the Warranty Extension Order Form for more
details.

Once the purchase of the warranty extension goes into effect, SAJ will send the
warranty extension certificate to the customer for confirming the extended warranty
period.

1.3 Warranty Conditions

If your inverter gets fault and requires troubleshooting, please contact your
distributor or dealer directly. Alternatively, feedback briefly to SAJ service hotline
for logging and send your warranty card to our service department by fax/email to
process the warranty claim.

During the Warranty Period, SAJ covers all costs for replacing any product or parts
of the product proved to be defective in design or manufacture. To claim the
warranty under the warranty policy of SAJ, you need to supply us with the following
information and documentation regarding the faulty inverter:
1. Product Model No.(e.g. R5-4K-T2) and serial number

(e.g.R5T2043G1815E00001).

2. Copy of the invoice and warranty certificate of the inverter.

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3. Copy of the installation report and installation date.

4. Error message on eSolar Portal (if available ) or any information which would be
helpful to determine the defect.

5. Detailed information about the entire system (battery, circuits, etc.).

1.4 After receiving above information, SAJ will decide how to proceed the
service

•Repaired by SAJ factory, or SAJ authorized service center overhaul.

•Repaired on-site by SAJ Service Center.

•Offer a replacement device of equivalent value according to model.

In the case of an exchange, the remaining portion of the original warranty period will
be transferred to the replacement device. You will not receive a new certificate, as
your entitlement is documented at SAJ.

If the inverter needs to be replaced following assessment, SAJ will send a

replacement unit immediately. The defective inverter should be sent back to the
closest SAJ Service Center by packing in its original package if possible.

1.5 Service after Warranty Expiration

If the inverters for maintenance are out of warranty, SAJ charges an on-site service
fee, parts, labor cost and logistic fee to end-user. Detailed standard refers to the
listed table.

Item Return Factury Maintenance On-site Maintenance

Without parts Labor + Logistic fee Labor + On-site attendance

replacement (to & from SAJ) fee
Labor + Parts + logistic fee Labor + On-site attendance
With parts replacement
(to & from SAJ) fee + Parts

■ On-site attendance fee: Cost of travel and time for the technician in attending
on-site.

■ Parts: Cost of replacement parts (including any shipping/admin fee that may
apply).

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■ Labor: Labor time fee charged for the technician, who is repairing, maintaining,
installing (hardware or software) and debugging the faulty product.

■ Logistic fee: Cost of delivery, tariff and other derived expense when defective
products are sent from user to SAJ or/and repaired products are sent from SAJ to
user.

1.6 Exclusion of Liability

Any defect caused by the following circumstances will not be covered by the
manufacturer’s warranty (the Dealers or Distributors are responsible and authorized
by SAJ for the following investigation):

◆ “Warranty Card” not being sent back to Distributor/Dealer or SAJ;

◆ Product modified, parts replaced or attempt to maintain;

◆ Changes, or attempted repairs and erasing of series number or seals by non SAJ
technician;

◆ Incorrect installation or commissioning;

◆ Failure to comply with the safety regulations (VDE standards, etc.);

◆ The inverter has been improperly stored and damaged while being stored by the
Dealer or the end user;

◆ Transport damage (including scratch caused by movement inside

packaging during shipping).A Claim should be made directly to shipping
company/insurance Company as soon as the container/packaging is unloaded and
such damage is identified;

◆ Failure to follow any / all of the user manual, the installation guide and the
maintenance regulations;

◆ Improper use or misuse of the inverter;

◆ Insufficient ventilation of the inverter;

◆ Influence of foreign objects and force majeure (lightning, grid overvoltage,
severe weather, fire, etc.)

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Warranty Card

The installer should fill in the second form while installing the inverter. For
warranty claim, please complete the below forms and send this page to SAJ attached
with the Customer’s invoice.

For customer to fill in

Name:

City: Country: Zip:

Tel: Fax: E-mail:

Information on device
Device type: Serial No.(S/N):

Invoice No: Commissioning date:

Fault time:

Error message (Display reading):

Brief fault description & photo:

Signature: Date:

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For installer to fill in

Modules used:

Modules per string: No. of string:

Installation company: Contractor license number:

Company:

City: Country: Zip:

Tel: Fax: E-mail:

Signature: Date:

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