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Sungrow SH5.0RS

Official manufacturer IEC/EN + AU verified Sept. 3, 2026

Identity

brand Sungrow
category inverters
ean UNKNOWN
generation RS disputed
grid_type UNKNOWN
hardware_revision UNKNOWN
legacy_name UNKNOWN
manufacturer Sungrow
market_version IEC/EN 62109 + AS/NZS 4777.2 (datasheet V1.2) disputed
model SH5.0RS
mpn UNKNOWN
order_code UNKNOWN
phase_configuration single-phase
product_family SH3.0RS / SH3.6RS / SH4.0RS / SH5.0RS / SH6.0RS disputed
product_revision UNKNOWN (a later SH5.0RS-20 hardware exists as a separate model)
product_status active
product_status_evidence Model still listed on Sungrow's official product pages / current datasheets as of 2026-09-03; no explicit lifecycle statement was located.
region IEC/EN + AU
release_year UNKNOWN
sku UNKNOWN
subcategory residential hybrid / storage inverter
topology Transformerless (solar) / Transformerless (battery)
variant_note Datasheet V18 covers SH3.0RS/SH3.6RS/SH4.0RS/SH5.0RS/SH6.0RS in one table. SH5.0RS-20 and SH6.0RS-20 are SEPARATE models (see their own records) and are NOT in this datasheet.

Electrical

ac_coupling_support UNKNOWN
backup_eps_output_support true (rated backup output power 5000 W; 'Back-Up switching time is less than 10 ms')
battery_support True
battery_type Li-ion battery (Sungrow SBR, LG Chem RESU-H Type-R, BYD Battery-Box HV/Premium per user manual Ver11)
battery_voltage_class HV
battery_voltage_max_v 460
battery_voltage_min_v 80
communication_can True
communication_ethernet True
communication_rs485 True
communication_wifi True
ct_support UNKNOWN
dc_ac_ratio 1.5
european_efficiency_pct 97.3
feed_in_phases_connection_phases 1 / 1
frequency_range 45 Hz - 55 Hz / 55 Hz - 65 Hz
generator_input_support false (generator not mentioned in user manual Ver11)
grid_certifications ['IEC/EN 62109-1', 'IEC/EN 62109-2', 'EN 62477-1', 'AS/NZS 4777.2', '(datasheet lists further standards not fully captured)']
grid_export_control true (manual: 'the feed-in limitation function requires the using of Smart Energy Meter')
grid_frequency_hz 50/60
grid_voltage_v 220/230/240
home_assistant_integration UNKNOWN
max_ac_power_from_grid_va 12000
max_ac_power_kw 5 (label 'Max output apparent power 5000 VA'; AU market limits apply)
max_ac_power_w 5000
max_apparent_power_va 5000
max_battery_charge_current_a 30
max_battery_charge_power_kw 6.6 (label 'Max charging/discharging power 6600 W')
max_battery_discharge_current_a 30
max_current_for_input_connector_a 20
max_dc_voltage_v 600
max_efficiency_pct 97.7
max_input_current_per_input_a UNKNOWN
max_input_current_per_mppt_a 16 (datasheet V1.2: 'Max. PV input current 32 A (16 A / 16 A)'; see data_conflicts - manual excerpt suggested 20 A)
max_output_current_a 22.8
max_pv_input_current_total_a 22.8
max_pv_input_power_w 13000 (label 'Recommended max. PV input power 13000 Wp')
max_short_circuit_current_per_mppt_a 20
max_short_circuit_current_total_a 40
min_pv_input_voltage_v 40
modbus_rtu UNKNOWN
modbus_tcp UNKNOWN
mppt_max_voltage_v 560
mppt_min_voltage_v 40
mppt_voltage_max_v 560
mppt_voltage_min_v 40
nominal_dc_voltage_v 360
nominal_frequency 50 Hz / 60 Hz
nominal_voltage 220 V / 230 V / 240 V
num_mppt 2
num_pv_inputs 2
officially_supported_battery_brands ['Sungrow SBR096/128/160/192 (battery FW >= SBRBCU-S_22011.01.05)', 'LG Chem RESU7H_Type_R / RESU10H_Type_R (DC-DC >= 4.8; BMS >= 1.7.0.1)', 'BYD Battery-Box HV 5.1-10.2 / Premium HVS 5.1-10.2 / Premium HVM 8.3-22.1 (>= V3.013; BMS >= 3.16; BMU >= 3.7)']
oversizing_guidance Recommended max. PV input power 7500 Wp against 5000 W rated AC = 1.50 DC/AC
phase_type single-phase
power_factor_range > 0.99 at default value (adjustable range not stated in V18)
pv_inputs_per_mppt 1
rated_ac_power_kw 5
rated_ac_power_w 5000
recommended_pv_power_w 7500
region_variant IEC/EN + AS/NZS (datasheet V1.2 hosted on Sungrow Vietnam portal; manual Ver11 from Sungrow Australia portal)
smart_meter_support true - Smart Energy Meter required for feed-in limitation; specific meter model NOT named in user manual Ver11 (connected via COM2 Meter A2/B2 RS485 pins)
sources [{'url': 'https://vietnam.sungrowpower.com/upload/file/20210909/Datasheet_SH5_6RS.pdf', 'title': 'SH5.0/6.0RS datasheet', 'doc_type': 'datasheet', 'publisher': 'Sungrow', 'revision': 'Version 1.2', 'doc_date': '2021', 'language': 'en', 'region': 'IEC/EN', 'accessed': '2026-09-01', 'confidence': 'officially-verified'}, {'url': 'https://aus.sungrowpower.com/upload/file/20210816/SH3.0_3.6_4.0_5.0_6.0RS-UEN-Ver11-20210629.pdf', 'title': 'SH3.0RS/3.6RS/4.0RS/5.0RS/6.0RS User Manual', 'doc_type': 'manual', 'publisher': 'Sungrow', 'revision': 'SH3.0_3.6_4.0_5.0_6.0RS-UEN-Ver11', 'doc_date': '2021-06', 'language': 'en', 'region': 'AU', 'accessed': '2026-09-01', 'confidence': 'officially-verified'}]
startup_voltage_v 50
string_rules No. of PV strings per MPPT: 1 / 1 (one string on each of the two MPPTs)
sunspec_support UNKNOWN
thd < 3 % (of rated power)
topology hybrid
voltage_range 154 V - 276 V

Physical / mechanical

cable_entry_positions UNKNOWN
cable_gland_sizes UNKNOWN
cooling Natural convection
depth_mm 170
dimensions 490 mm * 340 mm * 170 mm (W * H * D)
display LED digital display & LED indicator
enclosure_material UNKNOWN
height_mm 340
ip_rating IP65
mounting Wall-mounting bracket
mounting_bolt_size M6 self-tapping screws with expansion tubes, fender washers and spring washers; drilled hole depth approx. 70 mm (user manual Ver11)
mounting_hole_diameter_mm UNKNOWN
mounting_hole_spacing_mm UNKNOWN
mounting_type ['wall']
noise_db < 45 dB (A)
screw_sizes M6 self-tapping (wall mount)
shipping_weight_kg UNKNOWN
torque_specs 2.0 N.m terminal connections; 1.2 N.m waterproof covers; 5-6 N.m swivel nuts (user manual Ver11)
weight_kg 18.5
SH5.0/6.0RS Datasheet — 'Weight 18.5 kg'
width_mm 490
SH5.0/6.0RS Datasheet — 'Dimensions 490 * 340 * 170 mm' (manual Ver11 gives the same 490 x 340 x 170)

Installation

ac_connection_type Plug and Play (Grid Max.16 mm2, Backup Max.6 mm2)
clearance_bottom_mm UNKNOWN
clearance_front_mm UNKNOWN
clearance_left_mm UNKNOWN
clearance_note manual states 'reserve enough clearance' but the fetched extraction returned no numeric values
clearance_right_mm UNKNOWN
clearance_top_mm UNKNOWN
dc_connection_type MC4 (PV, Max.6 mm2) / Evo2 Compatible (Battery, Max.6 mm2)
direct_sunlight_restriction no direct sun, rain or snow (user manual Ver11)
indoor_outdoor indoor and outdoor (IP65)
max_installation_altitude_m 4000
mounting_orientation vertical only
SH3.0RS/3.6RS/4.0RS/5.0RS/6.0RS User Manual — mounting chapter: 'Install the inverter vertically. Never install horizontally, or at forward/backward tilted, side tilted, or upside down.'
orientation_allowed ['vertical']
orientation_forbidden ['horizontal', 'forward tilt', 'backward tilt', 'side tilt', 'upside down']
surface_requirements concrete or other surface able to withstand four times the inverter weight (user manual Ver11)
two_person_lift_required one or two people (user manual Ver11)
ventilation_requirements well ventilated location, away from flammable materials

Environment

cooling_method natural convection
SH5.0/6.0RS Datasheet — 'Cooling method Natural convection'
fan_replaceable N/A (fanless)
ip_rating IP65
max_altitude_m 4000
noise_level_db UNKNOWN
operating_temperature -25 C - 60 C
operating_temperature_c -25 to 60
relative_humidity 0 % - 100 % (datasheet); manual storage spec 0-95 % non-condensing disputed
storage_temperature_c -30 to +70

Interfaces & connectors

ac_terminal_type plug-and-play spring-loaded GRID connector
backup_eps_terminal dedicated BACKUP connector (same spring-loaded type)
battery_terminal_type SUNCLIX connector (PV4+/BAT+, PV4-/BAT-)
can yes - COM2 CAN (H/L) for battery BMS disputed
di_do DI * 4 / DO * 1 / DRM
digital_inputs DRM terminals D1-D4 / D2-D6 / D3-D7 / D4-D8, R, C (COM2)
dry_contacts Enable input EN_H / EN_G (COM2)
ethernet yes disputed
isolarcloud_dependency UNKNOWN
local_communication RS485 / Ethernet / WLAN / CAN; DI * 4 / DO * 1 / DRM
logger_support UNKNOWN
modbus_rtu UNKNOWN
modbus_tcp UNKNOWN
protocol_notes Datasheet 'Communication: RS485 / Ethernet / WLAN / CAN'; 'DC connection type MC4 (PV) / Sunclix (Battery)'; 'AC connection type Plug and Play'. Cable cross-sections (manual): PV 4-6 mm2, battery 4-6 mm2, AC 6-16 mm2.
pv_connector_type MC4
SH5.0/6.0RS Datasheet — 'DC connection type MC4 (PV) / Sunclix (Battery)'
register_map_availability Sungrow publishes 'Communication Protocol of Residential and Small Industrial Hybrid Inverter' on the product page (located, not fetched)
rs485 yes - COM2 RS485 (A1/B1) and Meter (A2/B2) disputed
wifi yes via WiNet-S module (COM1) disputed
winet_support WiNet-S / WiNet-S2 (named in user manual scope of delivery)

Controls & display

display_type LED digital display & LED indicator
leds LED indicator (touch-sensitive)
local_display True
mobile_app iSolarCloud
status_indicators screen shows E-day, Pac, SOC
touchscreen False

Protection

ac_short_circuit_protection True
afci not fitted (manual notes AFCI as reserved)
anti_islanding yes
dc_reverse_polarity True
dc_switch DC switch (solar): Yes
grid_protection Grid monitoring: Yes
insulation_monitoring yes (grounding insulation resistance surveillance)
integrated_dc_switch True
optimizer_compatibility Optional
over_current yes (DC over-current)
over_voltage yes (DC overvoltage)
pid_zero True
rcmu Leakage current protection: Yes
residual_current_monitoring yes - 'integrated universal current-sensitive residual current monitoring unit' (RCMU)
SH3.0RS/3.6RS/4.0RS/5.0RS/6.0RS User Manual — protection chapter, 'integrated universal current-sensitive residual current monitoring unit'
reverse_polarity yes (DC reverse polarity protection)
short_circuit yes
spd Surge protection: Yes (type not stated in V18)
surge_protection DC Type II / AC Type II

Certifications

standards_and_grid_codes IEC/EN 62109-1, IEC/EN 62109-2, IEC 62116, IEC 61727, IEC/EN 61000-3-11, IEC/EN 61000-3-12, EN 62477-1, AS/NZS 4777.2:2020, EN 50549-1, CEI 0-21, G 98 / G 99, UNE 217002:2020, NTS V2 TypeA, C10/26

Warranty & service

warranty_note No warranty row was present in any fetched datasheet.
warranty_years UNKNOWN

Documents

datasheet SH3.0/3.6/4.0/5.0/6.0RS Datasheet rev Version 18
datasheet SH3.0/3.6/4.0/5.0/6.0RS product page rev UNKNOWN
datasheet SH5.0/6.0RS Datasheet rev V1.2
product-page Residential energy storage product listing (SH3.0-6.0RS entry) rev live page
product-page SH5.0/6.0RS product page (Sungrow Australia) rev live page
user-manual SH3.0RS/3.6RS/4.0RS/5.0RS/6.0RS User Manual rev SH3.0_3.6_4.0_5.0_6.0RS-UEN-Ver11
user_manual User Manual 1-phase Hybrid Inverter SH3.0RS/SH3.6RS/SH4.0RS/SH5.0RS/SH5.0RS-20/SH6.0RS/SH6.0RS-20 rev SH3.0-6.0RS&SH5.0-6.0RS-20-UEN-Ver20-202504

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_battery

Sungrow SBR128 COMPATIBLEofficially-verified
Sungrow SH3.0-6.0RS User Manual Ver11 2021-06 (aus.sungrowpower.com, fetched 2026-09-01)
LG Energy Solution RESU10H COMPATIBLEofficially-verified
Sungrow SH3.0-6.0RS User Manual Ver11 2021-06 (aus.sungrowpower.com, fetched 2026-09-01)
BYD Battery-Box Premium HVM 11.0 COMPATIBLEmanufacturer-documented
BYD Battery-Box Premium HVS&HVM Compatible Inverter List V2.21 (2025-08-20)
BYD Battery-Box Premium HVS 12.8 COMPATIBLEmanufacturer-documented
BYD Battery-Box Premium HVS&HVM Compatible Inverter List V2.21 (2025-08-20)
Sungrow SBH200 COMPATIBLEofficially-verified
Sungrow High Voltage LFP Battery (SBH) User Manual p.54 and p.64
Pytes V5 / V5-alpha (printed as V5° / V5°α) COMPATIBLEmanufacturer-documented
Pytes Inverter Compatibility List V.20230819, https://www.pytesess.com/ueditor/php/upload/file/20240705/1720170604646137.pdf (fetched 2026-09-01)
Pytes E-Box 48100R COMPATIBLEmanufacturer-documented
Pytes Inverter Compatibility List V.20230819, https://www.pytesess.com/ueditor/php/upload/file/20240705/1720170604646137.pdf (fetched 2026-09-01)

Recorded conflicts

interfaces.can Review required
yes - COM2 CAN (H/L) for battery BMS — stored value
True — incoming package
Detected during import sungrow-full-portfolio-2026-09-03
interfaces.wifi Review required
yes via WiNet-S module (COM1) — stored value
Yes (WLAN, via WiNet-S / WiNet-S2 dongle) — incoming package
Detected during import sungrow-full-portfolio-2026-09-03
interfaces.ethernet Review required
yes — stored value
True — incoming package
Detected during import sungrow-full-portfolio-2026-09-03
interfaces.rs485 Review required
yes - COM2 RS485 (A1/B1) and Meter (A2/B2) — stored value
True — incoming package
Detected during import sungrow-full-portfolio-2026-09-03
environment.relative_humidity Review required
0 % - 100 % (datasheet); manual storage spec 0-95 % non-condensing — stored value
0 % - 100 % — incoming package
Detected during import sungrow-full-portfolio-2026-09-03
identity.generation Review required
RS — stored value
SH-RS 1st generation — incoming package
Detected during import sungrow-full-portfolio-2026-09-03
identity.market_version Review required
IEC/EN 62109 + AS/NZS 4777.2 (datasheet V1.2) — stored value
Base (non -20) — incoming package
Detected during import sungrow-full-portfolio-2026-09-03
identity.product_family Review required
SH3.0RS / SH3.6RS / SH4.0RS / SH5.0RS / SH6.0RS — stored value
SH-RS (1-phase residential hybrid) — incoming package
Detected during import sungrow-full-portfolio-2026-09-03

Additional documented parameters

Recorded verbatim from the source; no schema field exists for these yet.

Allowable relative humidity range0 % - 100 %
ComplianceIEC/EN 62109-1, IEC/EN 62109-2, IEC/EN 61000-3-11, IEC/EN 61000-3-12, EN 62477-1, AS/NZS 4777.2, EN 50549-1, CEI 0-21, G98 / G99
DI / DODI * 4 / DO * 1 / DRM
Max. AC power from grid12000 VA
Max. PV input current32 A (16 A/16 A)
Max. current for input connector20 A
Max. efficiency / European efficiency97.7 % / 97.3 %
Optimizer compatibilityOptional
PID ZeroYes
Wall load ratingwall must withstand four times the inverter weight
documented_relationship:compatible_battery{"to_manufacturer": "Sungrow", "to_model": "SBR096 / SBR128 / SBR160 / SBR192", "relationship_type": "compatible_battery", "match_level": "series", "communication_protocol": "CAN (BMS)", "required_firmware": "SBRBCU-S_22011.01.18 or later", "required_settings": "UNKNOWN", "required_accessories": "UNKNOWN", "region": "Global", "source": "SH3.0-6.0RS&SH5.0-6.0RS-20 User Manual Ver20", "source_url": "https://info-support.sungrowpower.com/application/pdf/2025/05/23/SH3.0-6.0RS&SH5.0-6.0RS-20-UEN-Ver20-202504.pdf", "source_page": "Compatible battery table", "confidence": "officially-verified", "status": "COMPATIBLE", "notes": ""}
identity.region_as_researchedIEC / EU / AU (single datasheet)
manufacturer_legal_entity_as_printedSungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd.

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