5.4 Battery Connection..................46 1 Notes on this Manual 5.5 Communication Connection...............50 ..........50 1.1 Scope of Validity 5.5.1 Introduction to DRM Communication .........51 5.5.2 Introduction to Meter/CT Communication This manual is an integral part of X1-Hybrid G4. It describes the ..................55 5.5.3 Parallel Connection assembly, installation, commissioning, maintenance and failure of ................60...
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Safety Warning! Danger! Authorized service personnel must disconnect the AC and DC power supply of the inverter before performing any Danger to life due to high voltages in the inverter! maintenance, cleaning or operation of any circuit The personnel responsible for the installation, electrical connected to the inverter.
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Safety If the building installed with external light protection device is far A photovoltaic module used on the inverter must have a IEC61730A rating, and the total open circuit voltage of the photovoltaic string / away from the inverter location, in order to protect the inverter from array is lower than the maximum rated DC input voltage of the electrical and mechanical damage, the inverter should also install an inverter.
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Safety For United Kingdom Ø Anti-lslanding Effect • The installation that connects the equipment to the supply terminals The islanding effect means that when the power grid is cut off, the shall comply with the requirements of BS 7671. grid-connected power generation system fails to detect the power •...
Safety 1.3.2 Explanation of Symbols Beware of hot surface. The inverter can become hot during operation. Avoid This section gives an explanation of all the symbols shown on the inverter contact during operation. and on the type label. Danger of high voltages. Symbols on the Inverter Danger to life due to high voltages in the inverter! Symbol...
Introduction 1.3.3 EC Directives 2 Introduction This chapter describes the requirements of the European low voltage 2.1 Basic Features regulations, including safety instructions and system licensing conditions, the user must comply with these regulations when X1-Hybrid G4 series is a high-quality inverter that can convert solar installing, operating, and maintaining the inverter , otherwise it will energy into alternating current and store energy into batteries.
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Introduction Introduction Diagram D: Neutral line and PE line are combined together, all Diagram B: Neutral line and PE line are separated from each other, loads connect to the EPS(Off-grid) port; (Apply to Australia) all loads connect to the EPS(Off-grid) port; (For most countries) X1-Hybrid G4 X1-Hybrid G4 PV 1 PV 2...
Introduction Introduction 2.3 Work Modes ③Without PV power Active Charge time period: The grid will power the home loads and also charge the battery; X1-Hybrid G4 series, can be based on different needs, there are a variety of models. (PV=0, Grid → Load +Battery) Self Use Active Discharge time period: The battery will power the home loads firstly.
Introduction Introduction 2.4 Dimension Object Description DC switch 181 mm 482 mm PV connection port Battery connection port USB port for upgrading/ External monitoring connection port Battery communication port Meter/CT Port CAN is a reserved port Grid/EPS (Off-grid) Output port Ground connection port DRM Port (only for Australia) Communications/ LCD is a reserved port...
Technical Data Technical Data 3 Technical Data 3.3 Battery( apply to version D/M) X1-Hybrid-3.0 X1-Hybrid-3.7 X1-Hybrid-5.0 X1-Hybrid-6.0 X1-Hybrid-7.5 Model 3.1 DC Input( apply to version D/M) Battery type Lithium batteries Battery Full Voltage [V] 80-480 Model X1-Hybrid-3.0 X1-Hybrid-3.7 X1-Hybrid-5.0 X1-Hybrid-6.0 X1-Hybrid-7.5 Maximum charge/discharge flow [A] Max.
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Installation Installation X1-Hybrid G4 M series 4.3 Installation Precautions Number Quantity Description The protection level of X1-Hybrid G4 series inverters is IP 65, so that the X1-Hybrid G4 series inverter inverter can be installed outdoors. Bracket Check the installation environment and pay attention to the following (Expansion bolt, Gasket, Self-tapping bolt)*3 conditions when installing: M5 inner hexagon bolt...
Installation Installation 4.4 Tool preparation Tool equipment Image Tool equipment Type Name Image Name Type Image Image Name Name Individual DC Voltage Safety Φ Safety Protection Range ≥1100 V DC gloves shoes Hammer Tool Multimeter drill Type Image Name Requirement Crosshead M5 Socket Torque...
Installation Installation 4.5 Installation Site Conditions 4.5.3 Installation Space Requirements Reserve enough space when installing inverter (at least 300 mm) for heat 4.5.1 Installation Carrier Requirements dissipation. Do not install the inverter near flammable materials. Please install the inverter on a solid object that can withstand the weight Reserved space dimensions of ≥300 mm requirements of the inverter and energy storage system.
Installation Installation 4.6 Mounting Regarding the installation of M-series inverter, please refer to the X1- Preparation Ø Please prepare the following tools before installation. Φ10 Drill (Depth: 80 mm) Ø Step 2: Hang the inverter on the bracket Installation tools: screwdriver, wrench, Φ10 drill, rubber hammer, socket wrench set, hexagon keys and spirit level.
Installation Electrical Connections 5 Electrical Connections Ø Step 3: Tighten the inverter and bracket e) Hang the buckle on the inverter to the corresponding position of 5.1 PV Connection the backplane; X1-Hybrid G4 series inverter have two PV inputs. Please select f ) Use the inner hexagonal wrench to tighten the inner hexagonal photovoltaic modules with good performance and quality assurance.
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Electrical Connections Electrical Connections Step 4. Tighten the PV pin contact and the wiring harness to make the Ø Connection step connection tight without looseness. The PV port wiring of the X1-Hybrid G4 M series inverter has been completed, and it can be used directly with the PV port of the X1-Matebox.
Electrical Connections Electrical Connections The following is the location of the inverter positive and negative 5.2 Grid Port and EPS(Off-grid) Output Connection (PV-/PV+) ports. X1-Hybrid G4 series inverter are single-phase inverter. Suitable for rated voltage 220/230/240 V, frequency 50/60 Hz. For more technical requirements, please consult the requirements of the local public grid.
Electrical Connections Electrical Connections 5.3 EPS(Off-grid) Block Diagram Diagram B: Neutral line and PE line are separated from each other, all loads connect to the EPS(Off-grid) port; (For most countries) X1-Hybrid G4 series inverter has an EPS(Off-grid) function. When the grid is connected, the inverter outputs go through the Grid port, and when the grid is disconnected, the inverter outputs go through the EPS(Off-grid) port.
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Electrical Connections Electrical Connections Diagram D: Neutral line and PE line are combined together, all Ø EPS(Off-grid) load requirements loads connect to the EPS(Off-grid) port; (Apply to Australia) Warning! Ensure that the EPS(Off-grid) load rated power is within the EPS(Off-grid) rated output power range, otherwise, the X1-Hybrid G4 inverter will report an “overload”...
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Electrical Connection Electrical Connection Step 3. Remove the 12 mm insulation layer at the end of the wire. Insert Ø Grid and EPS(Off-grid) connection steps the European-style terminals respectively, and make sure that the stripped Connection requirements ends are inserted into the European-style terminal, and finally use crimping pliers to press tightly.
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Electrical Connection Electrical Connection Step 4. Find the location of the AC interface on the inverter, insert the Step 6. Tighten the waterproof fastening head. crimped terminals into the UW10 terminals L, N, and P according to the wire sequence, and use a flat-blade screwdriver to tighten the screws. (Torque: 0.2±0.1 N ·...
Electrical Connection Electrical Connection 5.4 Battery Connection Ø Battery connection steps Ø Connection requirements Battery port connection line of the X1-Hybrid G4 M series inverter is on the X1-Matebox, just connect it. It is necessary to X1-Hybrid G4 series inverter charge and discharge system can be wire the D series according to the following steps.
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Electrical Connection Electrical Connection Step 4. Press down on the spring by hand, you can hear a click sound, Ø Communication connection then push the ends together, and tighten the screw joints. BMS port definition Spring The communication interface between the inverter and the battery uses Spring the waterproof connector with RJ45.
Electrical Connection Electrical Connection 5.5 Communication Connection 5.5.2 Introduction to meter/CT Communication 5.5.1 Introduction to DRM communication X1-Hybrid G4 inverter should work with an electric meter or current sensor (CT for short) to monitor household electricity usage. X1-Hybrid G4 can support external control signal response, such as The electricity meter or CT can transmit the relevant electricity data complying with AS4777 regulatory requirements.
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Electrical Connection Electrical Connection Notice for CT connection: CT Connection Ø The current sensor measures the current on the live wire between the Notice! inverter and the public grid. • Do not place the CT on the N wire or ground wire. •...
Electrical Connection Electrical Connection Ø 5.5.3 COM Communication BMS communication cable COM communication interface is mainly provided for customization The BMS pin is defined as follows: the second step of development use. The inverter supports the control of external equipment or external equipment control through communication.
Electrical Connection Electrical Connection Inverter communication control external equipment ● 5.5.4 Communication Connection Steps Step 1. Prepare a communication cable, and then find the communication adapter in the accessory bag. Adapter Communication cable Waterproof connector with RJ45 RJ45 terminal Step 2. Insert the communication cable through the communication adapter, and peel off the outer insulation layer of 15 mm.
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Electrical Connection Electrical Connection Step 3. Insert the prepared communication cables into the RJ45 terminals METER/CT communication cable Ø in sequence, and then use network cable crimping pliers to METER/CT pin is defined as follow: press them tightly. 1) White with orange stripes 2) Orange 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3) White with green stripes...
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Electrical Connection Electrical Connection 2) One side of the finished cable, Waterproof connector with RJ45 is inserted Step 5: Finally, find the corresponding COM, METER, CT, DRM, LCD poets into the inverter, and one side of the RJ45 terminal is inserted into the on the inverter and insert the communication cable into the CT connection.
Electrical Connection Electrical Connection 5.6 Grounding Connection (Mandatory) Step 4. Find the ground connection port on the inverter, and screw the ground wire on the inverter with an M5 Hexagon keys. The user must make two ground connections: one shell grounding, and one equipotential grounding.This prevents electric shock.
Electrical Connection Electrical Connection Step 2. Plug Pocket WiFi into the DONGLE port. 5.7 Monitoring Connection (Accessories) The inverter provides a DONGLE port, which can transmit data of the inverter to the monitoring website via Pocket WiFi Plus, Pocket 4G, Pocket GPRS, and Pocket LAN.
Electrical Connection Electrical Connection 5.9 Inverter Operation 5.8 Check All Below Steps Before Starting Inverter Ø Before operation, check the inverter according to the following steps a) Check that the inverter is well xed on the wall. Ø After the inverter is checked, then conduct the following b) Ensure that all ground wires are well tightened.
Firmware Upgrading Electrical Connection 6 Firmware Upgrading Ø Shut down the inverter Ø Upgrade Notices 1. Press and hold the “Enter” key for 5 seconds to enter the Off mode; Please read the following precautions before upgrading. 2. Turn off the main breaker, Load breaker and EPS(Off-grid) breaker; 3.
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Firmware Upgrading Firmware Upgrading 2) Please contact our service support through service@solaxpower.com to obtain the firmware, and store the firmware in the U disk according to the following path. Update: For ARM file:update \ARM\618.00361.00_HYB_1P_ARM_V1.01_0710.usb”; For DSP file:update\DSP\618.00360.00_HYB_1P_DSP_V1.01_0710.usb”; Ø Upgrade steps U Disk Step 1.
Setting Firmware Upgrading 7 Setting Step 5. For DSP: Please wait for 10 seconds. When "Update" page shown as as below, press down to select "DSP" and then press Enter. Please confirm the firmware version again and press Enter to upgrade. The upgrade takes about 2 minutes.
Setting Setting 7.2 Menu Structure 7.3 LCD Operation System ON/OFF The main interface is the default interface, the inverter will automatically return to this interface when the system started up successfully or not operated for a period of time. Self Use The information of the interface is as below.
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Setting Setting Ø Work Mode System ON/OFF Self Use Work Mode Feed-in priority System Status Backup mode History Data Manual Settings Mode selection, there are 4 working modes to choose from. About Description Name The self-use mode is suitable for areas with low feed-in subsidies Information and high electricity prices.
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Setting Setting ②When the power of PV is insufficient Ø System Status Active Charging time period: PV will power the loads firstly, the remaining power will be taken from the grid. The battery will not discharge. (PV<Load, PV + Grid → Load) Discharge time period: PV+BAT will power the loads together.
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Setting Setting d) On-grid Ø History Data Here you can see the voltage, current, frequency, and power of the On-grid grid. On-grid Meter/CT-1 0.0V Meter/CT-2 0.0A 0.0W Error Log The history data contains five pieces of information: on-grid power of the inverter, EPS power generation, power of the meter/CT and error logs.
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Setting Setting c) Meter /CT-1 Ø User Settings Here you can see the inverter electricity sold, total electricity sold, Date&Time electricity bought from the grid and total electricity bought on Language EPS Mute Meter/CT-1 Meter/CT-1 >FeedIn Today: >FeedIn Total: Self-use Mode 00.0KWh 00.0KWh Feed-in Priority...
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Setting Setting c) EPS Mute e) Feed-in Priority Here you can choose whether the buzzer is turned on when the inverter In this mode, you can set the power reserve percentage of the minimum is running in EPS mode. Select Yes, the buzzer mutes, select NO, battery state, set whether the power can be taken from the mains side to EPS mode, the buzzer will sound once every 4s when the battery charge the battery, and set the amount of power to charge the battery.
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Setting Setting f ) Backup mode h) Dry Contact In this mode, you can set the power reserve percentage of the When the user uses the inverter communication control external device minimum battery state, set whether the power can be taken from the function, you can enter here to set the parameters of the external mains side to charge the battery, and set the amount of power to response control.
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Setting Setting Ø a) Safety Code Advance settings SolaX will grant the setting per missions to its installers and Safety Code distributors. Grid Parameters Charger ☆ PV Connection Enter Country Country Export Control >Safety **Previous page >AS4777_2020_A< >AS4777_2020_A< Meter/CT Settings Back Self Test Down...
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Setting Setting d) PV Connection b) Grid Parameters PV connection is divided into Comm Mode and Multi Mode. Comm Mode Here you can set the protection value of grid voltage and frequency. refers to connect a string of PVs to the two MPPT's in an inverter. Multi The default value is the specified value under the current safety Mode refers to the inverter's two MPPT are independent of each other.
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Setting Setting g) Self Test (only for CEI 0-21) i) Modbus The self test function allows users to test the following items. "Full test", Here you select the baud rate of the external communication protocol, the default location of 19200 and 485 addresses. "Ovp(59.S2) test”, "Uvp (27.S1) test", "Uvp (27.S2) test", "Ofp (81>.S1) test", "Ufp (81<.S1) test", "Ofp (81>.S2) test", "Ufp (81<.S2) test", "Ovp10 (59.S1) test".
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Setting Setting cosφ Upper limit 0.95 Mode Comment Off Over-Excited PF value Power Upper Under-Excited PF value f (P) f (P) Upper limit Power Lower Lower limit Power Upper Curve 0.95 Power Lower Lower limit PFLockInPoint ( CEI 0-21 only) curve C curve B PFLockOutPoint ( CEI 0-21 only)
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Setting Setting m) FVRT Function(apply to 50549) p) DRM function (applied to NZS4777.2) Here you can enable or disable the FVRT Function. The DRM function is a demand response method required by the NZS4777.2 standard and is only applicable to NZS4777.2. FVRT Function The default value is "enable".
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Setting Setting s) EPS Setting v) ShutDown User can set the frequency selection in the EPS mode here, and set the ShutDown is an Enable Switch. If the user wanna use ShutDown, the Enable mode can be set. EPS Setting EPS Setting >...
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Setting Setting Ø About a) About Here you can see some basic information of the inverter and battery. such as the inverter and battery SN number, software version number, and system run time. About Inverter SN >Inverter Register SN Battery Inverter On-grid Run Time About...
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Setting Battery Ø Information Battery Battery ☆ > > Bat_M SN BatBrand: 6S012345012345 Select Region Enter Enter >Internal Code: Enter >Menu >Information Back Back Back AS4777_2020_C ARM:1.23DSP: 1.26 Down Battery Battery >ResponseV3 >ResponseV1 >SetPuPower3 >SetPuPower1 > 100% 253.0V > Down Down 260.0V Down...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 8 Troubleshooting Number DCI overcurrent protection fault. IE 009 • Wait for a while to check if it's back to normal. DCI OCP Fault 8.1 Troubleshooting • Or ask the installer for help. DCV EPS(Off-grid) overvoltage protection failure. This section contains information and procedures for resolving IE 010 DCV OVP Fault...
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Number Number Manager EEEPROM Fault. ARM software version mismatch Fault update the software and press the ESC" key to restart the inverter. • Shut down photovoltaic, battery and grid, reconnect. IE 022 ARM Unmatched • Mgr EEPROM Fault IE 103 •...
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Number Number Battery Unbalanced Failure Battery temperature sensor malfunction BE 026 BMS_TempdiffErr BMS_CellImblance BE 009 Please contact the battery supplier. • Please contact the battery supplier. • Battery hardware protection failure Battery Unbalanced Failure BMS_Hardware Protect BE 010 BMS_BreakFault BE 027 •...
Decommisioning Troubleshooting 8.2 Routine Maintenance 9 Decommissioning Inverter do not require any maintenance or correction in most cases, but if the inverter often loses power due to overheating, this can be attributed to the following reason: 9.1 Disassemble the Inverter Remove DC input line and AC output line of inverter.
Disclaimer Warranty Registration 10 Disclaimer Form The X1-Hybrid G4 series hybrid inverters are transported, used and For Customer (Compulsory) operated under limited condition, such as environmental, electrical etc. SolaX shall not be liable to provide the service, technical Country Name support or compensation under conditions listed below, including but not limited to: Phone Number...
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