Contents 1Note on this Manual ..............1.1 Scope of Validity ................... 1.2 Target Group ................... 1.3 Symbols Used ..................1.3.1 Important Safety Instructions ............1.3.2ExplanationofSymbols ..............1.3.3 CE Directives ..................2 Introduction ................... 2.1 Basic Feature .................... 2.2 System Diagram ..................
1 Notes on this Manual 5 Electrical Connections ............5.1 PV Connection ..................1.1 Scope of Validity 5.2 Grid Port and Off-grid Output Connection ....... 5.3 Off-grid Block Diagram ..............5.4 Battery Connection ................5.5 Communication Connection ............5.5.1 Introduction to DRM Communication........5.5.2 Introduction to Meter/CT Communication......
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Safety Warning! Authorized service personnel must disconnect the AC and DC Danger! power supply of the inverter before per forming any Danger to life due to high voltages in the inverter! maintenance, cleaning or operation of any circuit connected to The personnel responsible for the installation, electrical the inverter.
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Safety A photovoltaic module used on the inverter must have a IEC61730A If the building installed with external light protection device is far 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 • A faulty ground connection can result in equipment failure, personal Ø and death injuries, and electromagnetic interference. The islanding effect means that when the power grid is cut off, the grid- • Ensure correct according to grounding to IEC62109 and conductor connected power generation system fails to detect the power outage and diameter according to STANDARD specification.
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. Denger to life due to high voltages in the inverter! Danger.
Introduction 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 energy installing, operating, and maintaining the inverter , otherwise it will 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 Off-grid port;(Apply to Australia) all loads connect to the Off-grid port;(For most countries) X1-Hybrid G4 X1-Hybrid G4 PV 1PV 2...
Introduction Introduction 2.3 Work Modes ③Without PV power Active Charging 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 rstly.If the battery power...
Introduction Introduction 2.4 Dimension Object Description DC switch 181mm 482mm PV connection port Battery connection port USB port for upgrading Battery communication Meter/CT Port CAN is a reserved port Load/Off-grid Output Ground connection port External monitoring connection port DRM Port(only for Australia) Communications/ LCD is a reserved port Waterproof valve Fans(only for X1-Hybrid-7.5-D and X1-Hybrid-7.5-M )
Technical Data Technical Data 3 Technical Data 3.3 Battery X1-Hybrid-3.0-D X1-Hybrid-3.7-D X1-Hybrid-5.0-D X1-Hybrid-6.0-D X1-Hybrid-7.5-D Model 3.1 DC Input X1-Hybrid-3.0-M X1-Hybrid-3.7-M X1-Hybrid-5.0-M X1-Hybrid-6.0-M X1-Hybrid-7.5-M Battery type Lithium batteries X1-Hybrid-3.0-D X1-Hybrid-3.7-D X1-Hybrid-5.0-D X1-Hybrid-6.0-D X1-Hybrid-7.5-D Model Battery Full Voltage [V] 80-480 X1-Hybrid-3.0-M X1-Hybrid-3.7-M X1-Hybrid-5.0-M X1-Hybrid-6.0-M X1-Hybrid-7.5-M...
Technical Data Installation 4 Installation 3.5 Off-grid Output X1-Hybrid-3.0-D X1-Hybrid-3.7-D X1-Hybrid-5.0-D X1-Hybrid-6.0-D X1-Hybrid-7.5-D Model X1-Hybrid-3.0-M X1-Hybrid-3.7-M X1-Hybrid-5.0-M X1-Hybrid-6.0-M X1-Hybrid-7.5-M 4.1 Check for Transport Damage Off-grid rated [VA]] power 3000 3680 5000 6000 7500 Off-grid rated voltage [V] 230VAC Ensure that the inverter is in good condition via transportation. If there Frequency ][ Hz] 50/60 is any visible damage such as cracks, please contact the dealer...
Installation Installation 4.3 Installation Precautions Number Quantity Description X1-Hybrid G4 series inverter. The protection level of X1-Hybrid G4 series inverters is IP 65, so that the inverter can be installed outdoors. Bracket Check the installation environment and pay attention to the following Rj45 ☆...
Installation Installation 4.4 Tool preparation Tool equipment Image Name Image Type Name Tool equipment Type Image Image Individual Name Name Safety Safety Protection gloves shoes DC Voltage φ Tool Range ≥1100 V DC Multimeter Hammer drill Type Name Image 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 300mm) 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 ≥300mm requirements of the inverter and energy storage system.
Installation Installation 4.6 Mounting Preparation Ø Please prepare the following tools before installation. Φ10 Drill Installation tools: screwdriver, wrench ,Φ10 drill, hammer, socket wrench set (Depth :80 mm) and Hexagon keys. Step 2: hang the inverter on the bracket. Ø Step 1: Fix the wall bracket to the wall.
Installation Electrical Connections 5 Electrical Connections Step 3: Tighten the inverter and bracket. Ø e) Hang the buckle on the inverter to the corresponding position of the 5.1 PV Connection backplane; f ) Use the inner hexagonal wrench to tighten the inner hexagonal screw X1-Hybrid G4 series inverter have two PV inputs.
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Electrical Connections Electrical Connections Step 4. Tighten the PV pin needle and the wiring harness to make the Connection step Ø connection tight without looseness. The PV port wiring of X1-Hybrid G4 M series inverter has been completed. On X1-Matebox, the D series needs to be wired according to the following steps.
Electrical Connections Electrical Connections The following is the location of the inverter positive and negative 5.2 Grid Port and Off-grid Output Connection (PV-/PV+) ports. X1-Hybrid G4 series inverter are single-phase inverter . Suitable for rated voltage 220/230/240V, frequency 50/60Hz. For more technical requirements, please consult the requirements of the local public grid.
Electrical Connections Electrical Connections 5.3 Off-grid Bolck Diagram Diagram B: Neutral line and PE line are separated from each other, all loads connect to the Off-grid port;(For most countries) X1-Hybrid G4 series inverter has an 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 Off-grid port.
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Electrical Connections Electrical Connections Diagram D: Neutral line and PE line are combined together, all Ø Off-grid load requirements loads connect to the Off-grid port;(Apply to Australia) Warning! Ensure that the Off-grid load rated power is within the Off-grid rated output power range, otherwise, the inverter will report X1-Hybrid G4 an "overload"...
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Electrical Connection Electrical Connection Grid and Off-grid connection steps Step 3. Remove the 12mm insulation layer at the end of the wire. Insert Ø 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±0.1N ·...
Electrical Connection Electrical Connection 5.4 Battery Connection Ø Battery connection steps: Connection requirements Ø 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.
Electrical Connection Electrical Connection Step 3. 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 The communication interface between the inverter and the battery uses the waterproof connector with RJ45.
Electrical Connection Electrical Connection 5.5 Communication Connection 5.5.2 Introduction to meter/CT Communication X1-Hybrid G4 inverter should work with an electric meter or current sensor (CT for short) to monitor household electricity usage. 5.5.1 Introduction to DRM communication (AS4777 regulatory requirements) The electricity meter or CT can transmit the relevant electricity data to the inverter or platform , which is convenient for users to read at DRM requirements:...
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Electrical Connection Electrical Connection Note for CT connection: CT Connection Ø The current sensor measures the current on the live wire between the Note! inverter and the public grid. • Do not place the CT on the N wire or ground wire. •...
Electrical Connection Electrical Connection 5.5.3 COM Communication BMS communication cable. Ø COM communication interface is mainly provided to the customer to do The BMS pin is defined as follows: the second step of development use. Ø Application occasion 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 COM is a standard communication interface, through which the monitoring data of the inverter can be directly obtained.
Electrical Connection Electrical Connection 5.5.4 Communication Connection Steps Step 3. Insert the prepared communication cables into the RJ45 terminals in sequence , and then use network cable crimping pliers to Step 1. Prepare a communication cable, and then find the communication press them tightly.
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Electrical Connection Electrical Connection METER/CT communication cable Ø 2) One side of the finished cable, Waterproof connector with RJ45 is inserted into the inverter, and one side of the RJ45 terminal is inserted into the METER/CT pin is defined as follow: CT connection.
Electrical Connection Electrical Connection Step 5: Finally, find the corresponding COM, METER, CT, DRM ,LCD poets on the 5.6 Grounding Connection (mandatory) inverter and insert the communication cable into the corresponding ports. The user must make two ground connections :one shell grounding, and one equipotentialgrounding.This prevents electric shock.
Electrical Connection Electrical Connection 5.7 Monitoring Connection (Accessories) Step 4. Find the ground connection port on the inverter, and screw the ground wire on the inverter with an M5 Allen key. 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 5.8 Check All Below Steps Before Starting Inverter Step 2. Plug the Pocket WiFi Plus into the DONGLE port, use the screws in the Pocket WiFi Plus accessory to tighten it. Ø After the inverter is checked, the condnct the following steps: Make sure that the inverter is fixed on the wall.
Firmware Upgrading Electrical Connection 6 Firmware Upgrading 5.9 Inverter Operation Ø Before operation,check the inverter according to the following steps Ø Upgrade notes a) Check that the inverter is well xed on the wall. Please read the following precautions before upgrading. b) Ensure that all ground wires are well tightened.
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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 le:“update \ARM\618.00361.00_Hybrid_X1G4_ARM_V1.01.0710.usb”; For DSP le:“update\DSP\618.00360.00_Hybrid_X1G4_DSP_V1.01.0710.hex”; U Disk Ø Upgrade steps 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 The main inter face is the default inter face, the inver ter will System ON/OFF 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 Mode Selection 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 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 rstly, 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 Yield Here you can see the voltage, current, frequency, and power of the On-grid grid. Off-grid On-grid Meter/CT-1 0.0V Meter/CT-2 0.0A 0.0W Error Logs The history data contains five pieces of information: on-grid power of the inverter, off-grid power generation, power of the meter/CT and error Error logs.
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Setting Setting Settings c)Meter /CT-1Here you can see the inverter electricity sold, total Ø electricity sold, electricity bought from the grid and total electricity Date&Time bought on that day. Language Off grid mute Meter CT-1 Self-use mode >FeedInToday: 00.0KWh Feed-in Priority mode Backup mode d)Meter /CT-2 Chrg &...
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Setting Setting f ) Backup mode c )Off grid Mute In this mode, you can set the minimum backup battery power Here you can choose whether the buzzer is turned on when the inverter percentage and battery power percentage. is running in off-grid mode. Select Yes, the buzzer mutes, select NO, For example: Min SOC is set to "10%", which means that the battery is off-grid mode, the buzzer will sound once every 4s when the battery is discharged to 10% of the battery capacity, and the battery is not...
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Setting Setting Ø a) Safety Code Advance settings User can set safety standard according to different countries and grid tied Safety Code . There are now 1 standards to choose from. (The here may be changes in the future ,please refer to the screen display) Grid Parameters Export Control Country...
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Setting Setting b) Grid Parameters CT/Meter Setting CT/Meter Setting Here you can set the protection value of grid voltage and frequency. >Meter 1Addr: >Select xxxxxxxx The default value is the specified value under the current safety Meter regulations, and the user cannot change it . The display content will be displayed according to the requirements of local laws and regulations, which are constantly increasing.
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Setting Setting f )Shadow Fix Power Factor Here, you can set the shadow tracking with four options, which are off, Mode Select low, medium, and high. > < Q(u) Shadow Fix >Func Select Mode Comment >OFF< Over-Excited PF value Under-Excited PF value g) Modbus Upper limit...
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Setting Setting k) LVRT Function(apply to50549) cosφ Upper limit Here you can set the high and low enable or disable.. 0.95 LVRT Function Power Upper Function Control f (P) f (P) Power Lower Disable Enable 0.95 Lower limit curve C curve B ●...
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Setting Setting o) Reset Ø Manufactory Setting Users can reset the reset error log, meter power ,inverter power, and DIO Function restore factory settings here. Safety Mode Reset Error Log Reset Meter/CT_1 >Reset >Reset COM Port Select Yes a) DIO Function Reset Meter/CT_2 Reset INV Energy The reserved functions will be displayed after being added later.
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Setting Setting a) About About Ø 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 Battery Register SN Inverter On-grid Run Time About...
Setting Troubleshooting 8 Troubleshooting Battery Battery Battery 8.1 Troubleshooting > > BatBrand:BAK Bat-M SN This section contains information and procedures for 6S012345012345 resolving possible problems with X1-Hybird G4, and provides you with troubleshooting tips to identify and Battery Battery solve most problems that may occur in X1-Hybrid G4.This >...
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Number Number DCI overcurrent protection fault. ARM software version mismatch Fault • IE 009 DCI OCP Fault Wait for a while to check if it's back to normal. IE 022 ARM Unmatched • update the software and press the ESC" key to restart the inverter. •...
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Number Number Battery Unbalanced Failure Manager EEEPROM Fault. BMS_CellImblance BE 009 • Please contact the battery supplier. . • Shut down photovoltaic ,battery and grid ,reconnect. Mgr EEPROM Fault IE 103 • Or seek help from the installer if it can not return to normal. Battery hardware protection failure BE 010 BMS_Hardware Protect...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 8.2 Routine Maintenance Number Inverter do not require any maintenance or correction in most Battery temperature sensor malfunction BMS_TempdiffErr BE 026 • Please contact the battery supplier. cases, but if the inverter often loses power due to overheating, this can be attributed to the following reason: Battery Unbalanced Failure BE 027...
Decommisioning Disclaimer 9 Decommissioning 10 Disclaimer The XI-Hybrid G4 series hybrid inverters are transported, used and 9.1 Disassemble of Inverter operated under limited condition, such as environmental, electrical etc. SolaX shall not be liable to provide the service, technical support or Remove DC input line and AC output line of inverter.
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