Sigen Gateway HomeMax SP

Installation Guide

Version: 03
Release date: 2024-08-23
 • Trained or experienced electrical personnel are required to operate the equipment.
• Operators should be familiar with national/regional laws, regulations and standards, the structure and working principle of relevant systems.
• Please read carefully the operating requirements and precautions in this document and Important Notice before operating. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the equipment that is not covered by the warranty.

1 Product Description

1.1 Appearance and Dimensions 1.2 Port Description

Bottom view

Wall mounting
hardware
Lock
S/N Name Marking
1 Wire-in port of inverter 1 INV1
2 Wire-in port of inverter 2 INV2
Support frame 3 Wire-in port of inverter 3 INV3
4 Wire-in port of backup household loads BACKUP

Front panel 5 Wire-in port for smart loads/diesel SMART-PORT

generator
6 Wire-in port of power grid GRID
7 Wire-in port of communication COM
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Interior view
S/N Label Description
1 - FE interfaces
2 - RS485, DI, and DO interfaces
3 QF2 Miniature circuit breaker (Smart loads[1]/Diesel
generator)
4 QF1 Miniature circuit breaker (Power grid)
5 QF6 Miniature circuit breaker (Backup household loads)
6 QF7 Miniature circuit breaker + Surge protection device
7 GND GND
8 - Cable clamp
9 - Earthing bar
10 QF3 Miniature circuit breaker (Inverters 1)
11 QF4 Miniature circuit breaker (Inverters 2)
12 QF5 Miniature circuit breaker (Inverters 3)
Note [1]:
• All the power equipment in the owner's home can be connected as
smart loads.
• To ensure that this product maximizes the benefits to users, it is
recommended that the high-power equipment be connected as
smart loads (heat pumps, pool heaters, clothes dryers, immersion
heaters, etc.), which can be cut off when the energy storage system
has low power. Other low-power equipment are connected as
household loads (lights, routers, etc.)

Please check that all switches are turned off at the factory. Always
avoid hot-line work.

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2 Pre-installation Check
• Check whether the components are entirely supplied against the packing list and whether the appearance is in good condition. For any problem,
contact your sales representative.
• Parts and accessories supplied with the packing box are personal assets of the owner and must not be taken away from the installation site.
• Check personal protective equipment and installation tools to ensure that they are complete; If not, please make them up.
• Check and ensure the completeness of personal protective equipment and installation tools; replenish if necessary.

Protective equipment

Safety hat Safety glasses Dust mask Protective gloves Insulating gloves Insulating shoes

Installation tool

Power Vacuum Wire cutter Crimp tool Crimping pliers Wire stripper Scissors Cable tie Heat shrinkable
drill cleaner sleeve

Heat gun Insulation Insulation Torque socket Marker Level Tape measure Multimeter
screwdriver sleeve set wrench
set

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 • The specifications of the Installer-provided cable must comply with the cable regulations and standards of the country/region standards.
• L, N and PE should be connected to other equipment in sequence without mixing.

Installer-provided cable

S/N Cable name Recommended specifications

1 Functional ground cable Outdoor single-core copper flexible cable

Cross-sectional area of core conductor: 6–10 mm²; Outer diameter: 5–8 mm

2 AC cable Connected to inverter Outdoor three-core copper flexible cable (L, N, PE)
Cross-sectional area of core conductor: 4–6 mm²; Outer diameter: 13–21 mm

3 Connected to backup household loads Outdoor three-core copper flexible cable (L, N, PE)
Cross-sectional area of core conductor: 35–50 mm²; Outer diameter: 28–32 mm
4 Connected to power grid

Connected to smart loads/diesel Outdoor three-core copper flexible cable (L, N, PE)
5 generator/ (optional) Cross-sectional area of core conductor: 16–35 mm²; Outer diameter: 26–32 mm

6 RJ45 network cable Outdoor eight-conductor shielded twin-twisted pair cable

Cross-sectional area of core conductor: 0.13–0.2 mm²; Outer diameter: 4–7.5 mm
Length:： ≤ 100 m[2]
RJ45 network cables are EIA/TIA 568B standard network cables

7 DI/DO signal cable (Optional) Outdoor two-conductor shielded cable

Cross-sectional area of core conductor: 0.2–1.5 mm²; Outer diameter: 2–4 mm

Note [2]: The communication distance limits the cable length. If the cable is too long, it will affect the communication effect. FE communication
distance: ≤ 100 m.

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3 Site Selection Requirements

• The warranty applies when the equipment has been installed properly for its intended use and in accordance with the operating instructions.
• During actual installation, the selection of installation location should comply with local firefighting, environmental protection regulations, and
other relevant laws. The specific installation location planning should be subject to the installer or engineering, procurement, and construction
(EPC) contracts.

Installation environment Installation position

• Do not install the equipment in smoky, flammable, or explosive • Do not tilt or overturn the equipment to ensure that it is installed
environments. horizontally.
• Avoid exposing the equipment to direct sunlight, rain, standing • Do not install the equipment in places easily touched by children.
water, snow, or dust. Install the equipment in a sheltered place. • Do not install the equipment in places with fire or damp.
Take preventive measures in operating areas prone to natural • Please keep away from the daily work and living places.
disasters such as floods, mudslides, earthquakes, and typhoons. • Do not install the equipment in a sealed, poorly ventilated
• Do not install the equipment in an environment with strong location without fire protection measures and difficult access for
electromagnetic interference. firefighters.
• Ensure that the temperature and humidity of the installation • The equipment is hot when it is running. If the equipment is
environment comply with the equipment's requirements. installed indoors, please ensure good indoor ventilation and avoid
• The equipment should be installed in an area that is at least 500 m significant indoor temperature rise by 3°C while the equipment is
away from corrosion sources that may result in salt damage or acid running. Otherwise, the equipment will be derated.
damage (corrosion sources include but are not limited to seaside, • Do not install the equipment in mobile scenarios such as RVS,
thermal power plants, chemical plants, smelters, coal plants, rubber cruise ships, and trains.
plants, and electroplating plants). • You are advised to install the equipment in places that are easy
to access, install, operate, maintain status.

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Mounting surface

• Do not install the equipment on a flammable carrier.

• The installation carrier must meet load-bearing requirements. Solid
brick-concrete structure, concrete walls is recommended.
• The surface of the installation carrier must be smooth and the
installation area must meet the installation space requirements.
• No water or electricity is routed inside the carrier to prevent drilling
hazards during equipment installation.

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4 Equipment Installation

1 2

Wall

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5 Cable Connection
5.1 Recommended Routing

Do not perform operations on the equipment with power on. Before

operation, please make sure all power supplies to the equipment have
been disconnected, including but not limited to the grid side, inverter
and diesel generator power switches.

• Connect cables according to the corresponding labels to prevent

personal injury and equipment damage caused by incorrect
cable connection.
• To ensure that the inverters, loads, and the Gateway are
connected to the common ground point, connect the PE cable.

AC cable

Communication cable
(FE and DI, DO)
Inverters 1, 2, 3 Backup Smart Power Communication cable/
Functional ground cable household loads/ grid Functional ground cable
loads Diesel
generator
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5.2 Opening Equipment Door

1 2

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5.3 Connecting Functional ground cable 5.4 Connecting Power Grid / Backup household
loads / Smart Load / Diesel Generator
In off-grid mode, the N wire in the system is short-connected to the
functional grounding wire through the relay to create a grounding
system. When earth leakage or short circuit occurs in loads, leakage
protection and overcurrent protection devices are triggered to prevent
these faults.

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5.5 Connected to Inverters

To ensure that the inverters, loads, and the Gateway are connected
to the common ground point, connect the PE cable.

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5.6 Introductions to FE, RS485, DI, and DO Terminals

• Refer to Appearance 1 when the label bottom is printed with SGW1PWR3 and Appearance 2 when the label bottom is not printed with SGW1PWR3.
• Identify the cable connection and table content suiting you according to the label appearance.

Appearance 1 Label Definition Description

FE FE1 Fast Ethernet 1 Used to connect an inverter.
(Network cable interface) FE2 Fast Ethernet 2 Used to connect an Sigen EV AC
Charger, inverter, router and so
on.
(Reserved)485 PE PE signal shielding ground Used to connect the equipment
(RS485 interface) 485-A RS485 signal 2_A+ over RS485.
485-B RS485 signal 2_B-
DI1 GND Signal GND • Universal digital input
(Digital input 1) DI1 Digital input 1 interfaces.
• DI1 is used to connect the
DI2 GND Signal GND feedback contact of the
bypass switch.
(Digital input 1) DI2 Digital input 2
DO3 - DO3-NO Digital output 3 - Normal Open • Universal digital output
DO3-COM
interface.
GEN
(Dry contact 3)
Digital output 3 - Common • DO1 has a contact capacity
(Diesel DO3-NC Digital output 3 - Normal Close of 250 Va.c./1 A or 30
generator Vd.c./1 A.
startup) • DO2 and DO3 have a contact
capacity of 30 Vd.c./1 A.
DO2 DO2-NO Digital output 2 - Normal Open • NO/COM is normally open
(Dry contact 2) DO2-COM Digital output 2 - Common contact and NC/COM is
- -
normally close contact.
DO1 • The DO3-COM and DO3-NC
(Dry contact 1) DO1-NO Digital output 1 - Normal Open interface can be used for
- - controlling generator start in
DO1-COM
two-wire start mode.
Digital output 1 - Common
SGW1PWR3
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Appearance 2
Label Definition Description
FE FE1 Fast Ethernet 1 Used to connect an inverter.
(Network cable
FE2 Fast Ethernet 2 Used to connect an Sigen EV
interface)
AC Charger, inverter, router
and so on.
(Reserved)485 PE PE signal shielding ground Used to connect the
(RS485 interface) 485-A RS485 signal 2_A+ equipment over RS485.
485-B RS485 signal 2_B-
DI GND Signal GND • Universal digital input
(Digital input) DI1/RSD Digital input 1 / Rapid shutdown interfaces.
• DI1 support rapid
DI2 Digital input 2 shutdown input signal.
GND Signal GND • DI4 support surge
DI3 Digital input 3 protection device status
feedback input signal,
DI4/SPD Digital input 4 / Surge protection
among others.
device
GND Signal GND
DO1 DO1-NO Digital output 1 - Normal Open • Universal digital output
(Dry contact 1) DO1-COM Digital output 1 - Common interface. The contact
capacity of 24 Vd.c./40
DO2 DO2-NO Digital output 2 - Normal Open mA.
(Dry contact 2) • NO/COM is normally open
DO2-COM Digital output 2 - Common
contact and NC/COM is
DO3 - DO3-NO Digital output 3 - Normal Open normally close contact.
(Dry • The DO3-COM and DO3-
contact 3) GEN DO3-COM Digital output 3 - Common NC interface can be used
(Generator DO3-NC Digital output 3 - Normal Close for controlling generator
startup) start in two-wire start
DO4 DO4-NO Digital output 4 - Normal Open mode.
(Dry contact 4) DO4-COM Digital output 4 - Common
DO4-NC Digital output 4 - Normal Close

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5.6.1 Connecting RJ45 Network Cable 5.6.2 Connecting DI, DO Cable

DI and DO interfaces are available in two appearances. Please make

connections based on your actual needs. For details, refer to "5.6
Introductions to FE, RS485, DI, and DO Terminals."

① White orange ② Orange ③ White green ④ Blue ⑤ White blue ⑥

Green ⑦ White brown ⑧ Brown

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5.7 Installing Inner panel
Check the following items against the provided table, tighten routing
holes, and install the protective covers.
Measure the voltage of the switch QF1 on the power grid side and
S/N Check Item check that the measured value is within the allowable range. Ensure
that the cable is connected properly, tighten routing holes, and
1 The equipment has been securely installed.
install protective covers.
2 Ground cables, DC cables, signal cables, etc. are installed
accurately without leftovers.

3 The cable fastening screws or terminals are properly

installed.
4 There are no sharp spikes or acute angles at the cut point
of the cable tie.
5 The Gateway protective cover is locked.
6 There is no construction left inside or outside the
equipment.

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6 Equipment Power-On

• Turn on the front switch of the equipment.

• There is a risk of electric shock if the Gateway is left ungrounded.
• If the surge protective device is not switched on, failure of surge protection may lead to
damage to household loads and Gateway.

Do not turn on the miniature circuit breaker when it is not connected to its corresponding
device.

1 Switch on the miniature circuit breaker (Surge Protection Device) QF7.

2 Switch on the miniature circuit breaker (Power grid) QF1.

3 Switch on the miniature circuit breaker (Inverter) QF3 or QF4 or QF5.

4 Wait until inverter is powered on.

5 Switch on the miniature circuit breaker (backup household loads) QF6.

6 (Optional) Switch on the miniature circuit breaker (Smart loads/Diesel generator) QF2.

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Upon completion of the operation, close the front panel of the Gateway and lock the sides with the
key key delivered with the case; the power-on is completed.

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