Configuration Instructions for ShineLink / ShineLink-X

 

ShineLink Monitoring Devices Overview

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ShineLink Package Contents:

• One White Box named ShineLan Box
• One Black RF stick
• One Ethernet cable
• One Power adapter

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Dongle Models:

1. ShineLink-X:

   • Applicable to MIN series inverters (e.g., MIN5000TL-X, MIN6000TL-X, MIN5000TL-XH)
   • Applicable to MOD series inverters (e.g., MOD5000TL3-X, MOD8000TL3-X)
   • Comes with a Black RF Stick

2. ShineLink:

   • Applicable to inverter models ending with -S (e.g., 3000-S, 5500 MTL-S, 8000 MTL-S)
   • Applicable to SPH inverters (e.g., SPH5000, SPH6000)
   • Applicable to 5000UE, 5000MTL
   • Comes with a White RF Stick

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Installation Instructions

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Connection Setup:

1. Plug the ShineLan Box into your home router.
2. Insert the dongle into the communication port underneath your inverter. If the port is occupied, replace the old WiFi dongle with the new RF stick.

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Indicator Lights:

• When correctly installed, the top two lights on the ShineLan Box should be solid green, and the third light should flash intermittently.

• On the RF Stick:
  • Flashing Blue Fast: Waiting to be paired with the ShineLan Box.
  • Flashing Blue Slow: Successfully connected to the ShineLan Box.

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Troubleshooting:

• If the second light (next to the cloud icon) is flashing green, try a different Ethernet port on your router.
• If the top two lights are green and the third light is off, follow these steps to re-pair the devices

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Reconnecting the Dongle with ShineLan Box

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1. Re-pairing Process:

   • Press the reset button at the bottom of the ShineLan Box until all four lights are on.
   • On the inverter, press the reset button on the RF stick for 6 seconds until the LED turns solid blue.
   • Short press the reset button on the ShineLan Box, the bottom light should start flashing.
   • Short press the reset button on the RF stick again. The bottom light on the ShineLan Box should go off, and the third light should start flashing.

2. Re-pair Completion:

   • Wait until the LED on the RF stick shows a slow flashing blue.

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ShinePhone App Registration 

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Important Links and Contact Information

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Visual Walkthrough:

For those who prefer a visual guide, we have created step-by-step video tutorials available on YouTube. Please select the appropriate link based on your device model:

• ShineWIFI-X (Serial number starts with XGD5B/6B series): Watch the video here
• Other Models - ShineWIFI-S or ShineWIFI-X (Other than 5B or 6B series): Watch the video here
• 🔧 How to Set Up and Configure the ShineWilan-X2 Datalogger 🔧:  Watch the Video

Other Useful Links

• Creating a ShinePhone Account: If you haven't got a ShinePhone account yet, please refer to our article on Procedure for Creating a ShinePhone Account.

• Reconfiguring Dongles: If you already have an account and a connected dongle, please check if your dongle is flashing a slow blue light. If not, refer to the following articles for reconfiguration instructions:

  • Configuration Instructions for ShineWiFi-X / ShineWiFi-S
  • Configuration Instructions for ShineLink / ShineLink-X 
  • 🔧 How to Set Up and Configure the ShineWilan-X2 Datalogger 🔧
• Telstra 5G Network User: If you would like to get 2.4Ghz network, and you are using Telstra network, please refer to the articles Telstra Guest WI-FI Configuration for creating a 2.4Ghz network. 

• Further Enquiries: For other questions, please check out our Questions & Answers About Wi-Fi Dongle Configuration.

Contact Growatt Australia

For additional support, you can contact our dedicated after-sales team:

• Hotline: [phone]
• WhatsApp (Live Chat): [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]
• Website: https://au.growatt.com/
• Address: Unit 4&5 / 378 Parramatta Road, Homebush West NSW 2140