Growatt MIN 5000TL-XH
Official manufacturer EU/AU verified Sept. 2, 2026
main product photo on PVhurt's Growatt MIN 5000TL-XH product page; used because Growatt has removed the MIN 2500-6000TL-XH product page from all its official regional sites (superseded by the XH2)
Identity
| brand | Growatt |
| category | inverters |
| ean | UNKNOWN |
| generation | XH |
| manufacturer | Growatt (Shenzhen Growatt New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.) |
| market_version | EU/AU (CE, AS/NZS 4777.2, CEI 0-21, VDE-AR-N 4105, G98/G99) |
| model | MIN 5000TL-XH |
| mpn | UNKNOWN |
| product_family | MIN 2500-6000TL-XH (MIN 2500/3000/3600/4200/4600/5000/6000TL-XH) |
| product_revision | UNKNOWN |
| product_status | superseded |
| product_status_detail | superseded (no live official product page; succeeded by MIN 2500-6000TL-XH2 in Growatt's current catalogue) |
| region | EU/AU |
| release_year | UNKNOWN |
| sku | UNKNOWN |
Electrical
| ac_coupling_support | UNKNOWN |
| backup_eps_output_support | true via external accessory ('Backup Box' required per AU datasheet) |
| battery_max_discharge_power_kw | 5 |
| battery_support | True |
| battery_type | Growatt ARK XH Battery System (Cobalt Free Lithium Iron Phosphate LFP, 5.12-17.9 kWh) |
| battery_voltage_class | HV |
| battery_voltage_max_v | 550 |
| battery_voltage_min_v | 360 |
| communication_can | UNKNOWN |
| communication_ethernet | optional (LAN module) |
| communication_rs485 | True |
| communication_wifi | optional (WiFi/GPRS/4G/RF modules; 'WIFI/GPRS/4G/LAN/RF: Optional' per manual) |
| ct_support | UNKNOWN |
| generator_input_support | UNKNOWN |
| grid_certifications | ['CE', 'IEC 62109', 'AS/NZS 4777.2', 'CEI 0-21', 'VDE 0126-1-1', 'VDE-AR-N 4105', 'VFR 2019', 'EN 50549', 'IEC 62116', 'IEC 61727', 'G98/G99'] |
| grid_export_control | UNKNOWN |
| grid_frequency_hz | 50/60 |
| grid_voltage_v | 230 |
| home_assistant_integration | UNKNOWN |
| max_ac_power_kw | 5 |
| max_battery_charge_current_a | 17 ('DC input current(maximum continuous): 17A', manual EN 202201) |
| max_battery_charge_power_kw | 6 |
| max_battery_discharge_current_a | UNKNOWN |
| max_dc_voltage_v | 550 |
| max_input_current_per_mppt_a | 13.5 |
| max_parallel_units | UNKNOWN |
| max_pv_input_power_w | 11600 |
| max_short_circuit_current_per_mppt_a | 20 |
| modbus_rtu | UNKNOWN |
| modbus_tcp | UNKNOWN |
| mppt_max_voltage_v | 550 |
| mppt_min_voltage_v | 70 |
| num_mppt | 2 |
| officially_supported_battery_brands | ['Growatt (ARK XH Battery System, 5.12-17.9 kWh)'] |
| parallel_support | UNKNOWN |
| phase_type | single-phase |
| pv_inputs_per_mppt | 1 |
| rated_ac_power_kw | 5 |
| region_variant | Global/AU-EU datasheet (au.growatt.com); certifications indicate EU/AU markets |
| smart_meter_support | true (Eastron SDM120CT-M(40mA) referenced in official manual) |
| sources | [{'url': 'https://au.growatt.com/upload/file/20221219/59dfbd361b683c1d4454c1bf7d40690c.pdf', 'title': 'MIN 2500~6000TL-XH datasheet', 'doc_type': 'datasheet', 'publisher': 'Growatt (official AU domain)', 'doc_date': '2022-12 (upload path)', 'language': 'en', 'accessed': '2026-09-01', 'confidence': 'officially-verified'}, {'url': 'https://growatt.tech/wp-content/uploads/shared-files/MIN-2500-6000TL-XH-User-Manual-EN-202201.pdf', 'title': 'MIN 2500-6000TL-XH Installation & Operation Manual EN 202201', 'doc_type': 'manual', 'publisher': 'Growatt (mirror-hosted by growatt.tech)', 'revision': '202201', 'language': 'en', 'accessed': '2026-09-01', 'confidence': 'manufacturer-documented'}, {'url': 'https://greentechsolar.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Growatt-5000TL-XH.pdf', 'title': 'Growatt MIN 5000TL-XH datasheet (distributor mirror)', 'doc_type': 'datasheet', 'publisher': 'Growatt via Greentech Solar AU', 'language': 'en', 'accessed': '2026-09-01', 'confidence': 'manufacturer-documented'}] |
| startup_voltage_v | 100 |
| sunspec_support | UNKNOWN |
| topology | grid-tie (battery-ready hybrid via dedicated XH battery port, DC-coupled to ARK XH HV battery) |
Physical / mechanical
| cable_gland_sizes | UNKNOWN |
| depth_mm | 160 |
| enclosure_material | UNKNOWN |
| height_mm | 350 |
| mounting_bolt_size | M6 socket head cap screws secure the enclosure to the wall bracket |
| mounting_hole_diameter_mm | UNKNOWN |
| mounting_hole_spacing_mm | UNKNOWN |
| mounting_type | ['wall'] |
| screw_sizes | M6 (enclosure-to-bracket) |
| shipping_weight_kg | UNKNOWN |
| torque_specs | AC terminal 6 kgf·cm; M6 socket head cap screws securing the enclosure at the bracket 12 kgf·cm (manual) |
| weight_kg |
10.8
MIN 2500-6000TL-XH Installation & Operation Manual EN 202201 — spec table, 'Weight: 10.8 kg'
|
| width_mm |
375
MIN 2500-6000TL-XH Installation & Operation Manual EN 202201 — spec table, 'Dimensions (W / H / D) in mm: 375*350*160'
|
Installation
| clearance_bottom_mm | UNKNOWN |
| clearance_left_mm | UNKNOWN |
| clearance_right_mm | UNKNOWN |
| clearance_top_mm | UNKNOWN |
| direct_sunlight_restriction | 'Do not expose the inverter to direct sunlight, as this can cause excessive heating' |
| indoor_outdoor | 'The inverter can be installed outdoors and indoors' (IP65) |
| max_installation_altitude_m |
4000
MIN 2500-6000TL-XH Installation & Operation Manual EN 202201 — spec table, 'Altitude: 4000m'
|
| mounting_orientation |
'Vertically installation and make sure the connection of inverter must be downwards. Never install horizontal and avoids forward and sideways tilt.'
MIN 2500-6000TL-XH Installation & Operation Manual EN 202201 — mounting section, quoted verbatim
|
| orientation_allowed | ['vertical, connections downwards'] |
| orientation_forbidden | ['horizontal', 'forward tilt', 'sideways tilt'] |
| surface_requirements | 'Do not install the inverter on structures constructed of flammable or thermolabile materials.' |
| two_person_lift_required | UNKNOWN |
Environment
| cooling_method | natural convection |
| fan_replaceable | not applicable (fanless) |
| ip_rating | IP65 |
| max_altitude_m | 4000 |
| noise_level_db |
< 25 dB(A) (typical)
MIN 2500-6000TL-XH Installation & Operation Manual EN 202201 — spec table, 'Noise emission (typical): ＜25 dB(A)'
|
| operating_temperature_c | -25 to +60 |
| relative_humidity | 0~100% |
| storage_temperature_c | UNKNOWN |
Interfaces & connectors
| ac_terminal_type | AC connector VPAC06EP-3S(SC)5 / VPAC06EW-3P(SC) |
| battery_terminal_type | Helios H4-R / VP-D4 ('The connectors for the Battery and inverters are Helios H4-R/VP-D4 connectors') |
| cellular | optional (Shine 4G-X / GPRS module) |
| digital_inputs | 8-pin COM port supporting DRM0-DRM8 demand-response modes (AU/NZ) |
| ethernet | optional (Shine LAN-X module) - 'WIFI/GPRS/4G/LAN/RF: Optional' |
| protocol_notes | Smart meter documented in the manual is the Eastron SDM120CT-M(40mA). |
| pv_connector_type |
Helios H4-R / VP-D4 ('The connectors for PV arrays and inverters are Helios H4-R/VP-D4 connectors')
MIN 2500-6000TL-XH Installation & Operation Manual EN 202201 — DC connection section, 'Helios H4-R/VP-D4 connectors'
|
| rs485 | integrated ('RS485/USB: Integrated') |
| usb | integrated |
| wifi | optional (Shine WIFI-X module) |
Controls & display
| buttons | single touch button ('Touch button. We can switch the OLED display and set parameter by touching.') |
| display_type | OLED+LED |
| leds | Standby: green 0.5 s on / 2 s off; Normal: green solid; Fault: red solid; Warning: green 0.5 s on, 0.5 s off, 0.5 s on, 2 s off |
| local_display | True |
| mobile_app | ShinePhone (Growatt) |
| touchscreen | False |
Protection
| afci | AFCI (arc-fault circuit interrupter) capability documented |
| anti_islanding | Integrated (Active Frequency Drift) |
| grid_monitoring | Integrated |
| ground_fault_protection | Ground fault monitoring: Integrated |
| insulation_monitoring | Insulation resistance monitoring: Integrated |
| integrated_dc_switch | UNKNOWN |
| residual_current_monitoring | Residual-current monitoring unit: Integrated |
| reverse_polarity | DC reverse-polarity protection |
| short_circuit | AC short-circuit protection: Integrated |
| surge_protection | DC surge protection class: Type II; AC surge protection class: Type III |
Certifications
| grid_codes | ['AS 4777.2', 'CEI 0-21', 'VDE 0126-1-1', 'VDE-AR-N4105', 'VRF 2019', 'EN50549', 'IEC62116', 'IEC61727', 'G98', 'G99'] |
| other | [] |
| regional | ['CE'] |
| safety | ['IEC 62109'] |
Documents
installation-manual
{# Located but never retrieved: listed, but deliberately not linked, and it
backs no stored value. #}
MIN_2500-6000TL-XH_User_Manual_EN_202201.pdf (official copy) — located, not retrieved
rev 202201
installation-manual
{# Located but never retrieved: listed, but deliberately not linked, and it
backs no stored value. #}
MIN_2500-6000TL-XH_User_Manual_EN_202303.pdf (newer official revision) — located, not retrieved
rev 202303
Documented compatibility
Documented pairings only. A product absent here has no fetched document naming the pairing — that is not a statement that it fails.
inverter_meter
Eastron SDM120
COMPATIBLEmanufacturer-documented
Growatt MIN 2500-6000TL-XH Installation & Operation Manual EN 202201 (growatt.tech-hosted mirror)
Recorded conflicts
max_short_circuit_current_per_mppt_a Resolved — imported outcome unspecified
16.9 — manual EN 202201: 'Max. short-circuit current per MPP trackers: 16.9A'
20 — official AU datasheet + 2025 distributor mirror datasheet: 20A
doc revision (hardware update between 2022 manual and datasheet)
max_pv_input_power_w Resolved — imported outcome unspecified
10000 — manual EN 202201 (growatt.tech mirror): 'Max. recommended PV power(for module STC): 10000W'
11600 — official AU datasheet (au.growatt.com, 2022-12) and 2025 distributor mirror datasheet
doc revision - manual is older (202201); newer datasheets raised the recommended oversizing
max_short_circuit_current_per_mppt_a Resolved — imported outcome unspecified
16.9 — manual EN 202201: 'Max. short-circuit current per MPP trackers: 16.9A'
20 — official AU datasheet + 2025 distributor mirror datasheet: 20A
doc revision (hardware update between 2022 manual and datasheet)
max_pv_input_power_w Resolved — imported outcome unspecified
10000 — manual EN 202201 (growatt.tech mirror): 'Max. recommended PV power(for module STC): 10000W'
11600 — official AU datasheet (au.growatt.com, 2022-12) and 2025 distributor mirror datasheet
doc revision - manual is older (202201); newer datasheets raised the recommended oversizing
Additional documented parameters
Recorded verbatim from the source; no schema field exists for these yet.
| 8 Pin COM PORT / demand response modes | pin assignments for DRM0-DRM8 (Australia/NZ standards) |
| Torque - AC terminal / bracket screws | AC terminal: 6kgf.cm; M6 socket head cap screws for securing the enclosure at the bracket: 12kgf.cm |
| conflict.status[max_pv_input_power_w] | resolved-to-datasheet |
| conflict.status[max_short_circuit_current_per_mppt_a] | resolved-to-datasheet |
| identity.product_status | superseded (no live official product page; succeeded by MIN 2500-6000TL-XH2 in Growatt's current catalogue) |