SolaX Power A1-HYB-G2 Series Installation And Operation Manual
SolaX Power A1-HYB-G2 Series Installation And Operation Manual

SolaX Power A1-HYB-G2 Series Installation And Operation Manual

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SolaX Power Network Technology (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd.
Add: No.288,Shizhu Road, Tonglu Economic Development Zone, Tonglu City,
Zhejiang Province, 310000 P. R. CHINA
Tel: +86 (0) 571-5626 0011
E-mail: info@solaxpower.com
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION MANUAL
A1-HYB-G2 / A1-AC-G2 / A1-SMT-G2 SERIES INVERTER
3.8 kW - 7.6 kW
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The copyright of this manual belongs to SolaX Power Network Technology (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd.
Any corporation or individual should not plagiarize, partially or fully copy (including software,
etc.), and no reproduction or distribution of it in any form or by any means. All rights reserved.
SolaX Power Network Technology (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd. reserves the right of final interpretation.
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  • Page 1 Copyright Declaration SolaX Power Network Technology (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd. The copyright of this manual belongs to SolaX Power Network Technology (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd. Any corporation or individual should not plagiarize, partially or fully copy (including software, Add: No.288,Shizhu Road, Tonglu Economic Development Zone, Tonglu City, etc.), and no reproduction or distribution of it in any form or by any means.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTE ON THIS MANUAL....................SCOPE OF VALIDITY................... TARGET GROUP....................SYMBOLS USED....................SAFETY..........................IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS................. INTRODUCTION......................SYSTEM........................WORK MODES..................... DIMENSIONS......................OVERVIEW OF THE INVERTER..............EXTERNAL TERMINALS OF INVERTER............1 6 INTERNAL TERMINALS IN WIRING BOX............ IDENTIFICATION OF A1-HYBRID SERIES...........
  • Page 3: Note On This Manual

    1.1 Scope of Validity TURN ON THE SYSTEM................SHUT DOWN THE SYSTEM..............This manual is an integral part of the A1-HYB-G2 series / A1-AC-G2 series / DEFINITION OF INDICATOR LIGHT AND BUTTON......62 A1-SMT-G2 series inverter. It describes the assembly, installation, commissioning, maintenance and failure of the product.
  • Page 4: Safety

    American and International safety standards. However, like all electrical and result in serious injury or death. electronic equipment, safety precautions must be observed and followed during installation and operation of the A1-HYB-G2 series inverter to reduce the risk of WARNING! personal injury and to ensure a safe installation.
  • Page 5 Safety Safety WARNING! WARNING! When handling battery, adhere to all manufacturer safety instructions! Keep away from flammable and explosive materials to avoid fire. Do not install or store the system in a corrosive environment where it may be exposed to ammonia, corrosive gases, acids, or salts (e.g.: WARNING! chemical plant, fertilizer storage areas, tanneries, near volcanic ash Only accessories shipped with the inverter are recommended for use.
  • Page 6 Lightning and surge protection ► CAUTION! A1-HYB-G2 series inverter is designed and certified to meet stringent UL1741 / IEEE When accessing the internal circuit of the inverter, it is very important 1547 and ANSI / IEEE 62.41 / 62.42 lighting and surge requirements.
  • Page 7: Explanation Of Symbols

    (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70 Sections 690.12. Symbol Explanation Battery (Optional) CSA certified. The A1-HYB-G2 series inverter should be coupled a high voltage battery. The battery communicate with inverter via BMS and must comply with the specification of UL 1973. 272687 Backup Interface (Optional) intergrated...
  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction System overview of A1-HYB-G2 System overview of A1-AC-G2 SolaX Cloud Generator SolaX Cloud Generator Sub panel Load Main panel Meter A1-AC-G2 Inverter Main panel Load and battery A1-HYB-G2 Inverter and battery Existing Solar System Meter Utility Grid DC Power DC Power AC Power AC Power...
  • Page 9: Work Modes

    Introduction 3.2 Work Modes Work mode: Feed-in priority A1-HYB-G2 series inverter provides multiple work modes based on different The Feed-in priority mode is suitable for areas requirements. Some basic work modes of A1-HYB-G2 are shown below. with high feed-in tariffs, but has feed-in power Contact us for additional or more complex application requirements.
  • Page 10: Dimensions

    Introduction Introduction 3.3 Dimensions Work mode: Time of Use mode The Time of Use mode applies to areas that have different electricity prices depending on the day, time and season. Priority: load > battery > grid (when discharging) Priority: battery > load > grid (when charging) The power generated from PV will be used to supply the local loads first, then proceed to charge the battery bank.
  • Page 11: External Terminals Of Inverter

    Introduction Introduction 3.5 External Terminals of an Inverter 3.6 Internal Terminals in Wiring Box Right side view Front view Item Description AC terminals Item Description Grounding bar BAT+ PV terminals AC connection MLPE terminal Inverter communication connection COMM in terminal DC switch COMM out terminal PV connection...
  • Page 12: Technical Data

    Operating Frequency Range 59.3 Hz-60.5 Hz DC disconnection switch AC Output Power Factor 0.8 Leading- 0.8 Lagging SolaX Power Network Technology (Zhejiang) CO., LTD. ADD:No.288 Shizhu Road,Tonglu Economic Development Zone, AFCI BATTERY Dongxing District,Tonglu City, Zhejiang Province, China. Battery Type...
  • Page 13: Battery Input/Output

    Technical Data Mechanical Installation 4.4 Battery Input/Output 5. Mechanical Installation Model A-HYB-3.8K-G2 A-HYB-5.0K-G2 A-HYB-6.0K-G2 A-HYB-7.6K-G2 5.1 Installation Precaution Battery type Li-ion Input/output voltage range [V] 75-450 Rated input/output voltage [V] WARNING! 8094 Maximum input power [W] 4060 6383 Read all of these instructions, cautions, and warnings for the A1- 5336 HYB-G2 series inverter.
  • Page 14: Mechanical Installation

    Wooden wall with studs spaced at 12, 16, 20, 24, 28 and 32 inch. Ÿ A1-HYB-G2 series has the NEMA 4X ingress protection, which allows it to be Ÿ Solid brick / concrete, or strength equivalent mounting surface.
  • Page 15: Tools Preparation

    Mechanical Installation Mechanical Installation 5.3 Tools Preparation 5.2.4 Installation Space Required To ensure good heat dissipation and convenient disassembly, the minimum clearance around the inverter shall not be less than the following values, as shown Tool equipment in the following figure. The height above the ground marked below is Type Image Name...
  • Page 16: Check For Transport Damages

    Name Description Inverter X1 Product A1-HYB-G2 series inverter is 100% tested and packaged and visually inspected Mental cover X1 Protect the inverter before leaving our manufacturing facility. Please make sure the inverter is intact during transportation. If there are some visible damages, such as cracks, please...
  • Page 17: Installation Steps

    Mechanical Installation Mechanical Installation 5.6 Installation Steps Scheme B: Studs at regular intervals (spaced at 16 and 32 inch): 5.6.1 Overview of Bracket and Schemes Punch the holes (WB-32)X4+(WB-C)X2+(WB-32-E)X2 Introduction of wall bracket Ø 32 in/812.80 mm 28 in/711.20 mm 24 in/609.60 mm 20 in/508.00 mm 8 in/207.20 mm...
  • Page 18 Mechanical Installation Mechanical Installation 5.6.2 Mounting Steps b) Use the bracket as the template to mark the screw hole location on the wall. NOTE! The mounting steps in the followings will take mounting on the wooden wall spaced at 32 inch as an example. NOTE! Before mounting the inverter, the mechanical installation of the whole battery must be completed.
  • Page 19 Place the inverter to be seated on the corresponding position of the bracket. As A1-HYB-G2 series inverters are heavy, weigh 75 lbs / 34 Kg, it should be lifted up by two persons and placed carefully onto the bracket. Then adjust the inverter to be centered on the whole system;...
  • Page 20 Mechanical Installation Mechanical Installation c) Pre-mount the fixing plate on the two sides of metal cover and mount d) Fix the metal cover with six M5 screws. the metal cover on the inverter. Please make sure the four dowel pins are inserted into the holes of BMS and adjust the whole system (inverter and battery) to be leveled;...
  • Page 21: Electrical Connection

    Mechanical Installation Electrical Connection 6 Electrical Connection WARNING! Damage to the inverter due to electrostatic discharge Touching electronic components will cause damage to or WARNING! destroy the inverter through electrostatic discharge. Read all of these instructions, cautions, and warnings for the A1- Ground yourself before touching any component.
  • Page 22 Electrical Connection Electrical Connection Required wire size and torques Inverter communication terminal (Purchased by customer) Ÿ Port Pin Type Cross-sectional Area Range Terminals Pin 1: RS485_METER_A CAT5 or better Pin 2: RS485_METER_B Pin 3: GND 24-18 AWG Pin 4: +12V_RELAY_OUT AUX terminal Pin 5: DRM0 Pin 6: +12V_COM...
  • Page 23 Removing wiring box waterproof plugs Ÿ A1-HYB-G2 series inverter is equipped with four 1 inch conduit fittings which are used for electrical wiring access. Four waterproof plugs have been installed on the inverter at the factory. Before wiring connection, these waterproof plugs should be removed by the operator.
  • Page 24: Power Connection

    Electrical Connection Electrical Connection 0.47 in / 12 mm • Cable entry of inverter Wirings A conduit fitting or cable gland must be used when wiring connection. The cable is Strip Length Conduit routed from the right side of inverter. AC wire connection Item Type of Cable Entry...
  • Page 25 Electrical Connection Electrical Connection 6.2.1 PV Connection NOTE! The PV connection mode below is NOT allowed! CAUTION! Never reverse the polarity of the array string cables as it can cause damage to the inverter. Always ensure correct polarity. WARNING! PV Array Inverter Select PV modules with excellent functioning and reliable quality.
  • Page 26 Ÿ 240V 240V The AC circuit breaker (not included in the A1-HYB-G2 series inverter) is required 240V to protect each AC line (L1 and L2) of the inverter. The circuit breaker should be able to handle the rated maximum output voltage and current of the inverter.
  • Page 27 Never reverse the polarity of the battery cables as this will result Inverter in inverter damage. Always ensure correct polarity. Charging and Discharging system of A1-HYB-G2 series inverter is designed for high-voltage lithium-ion battery. On the side of inverter As a Lithium-ion battery will be connected with HYB series inverter, the battery communication should be compatible with A1-HYB-G2 series inverter and the BMS must be connected between inverter and battery.
  • Page 28: Ground Connection

    Electrical Connection Electrical Connection 6.3 Ground Connection c) Crimp it with crimping tool, pull the heat-shrink tubing over the stripped section of the grounding terminal and use a hot-air blower to shrink it Please additionally earth the inverter to the enclosure of a second earthing so that it can be firmly contacted with the terminal;...
  • Page 29: Communication Connection

    Electrical Connection Electrical Connection 6.4 Communication Connection Detailed communication connection diagram Ÿ All communication cables will be done on the communication board which is in the wiring box. For the specific requirement of communication cable, please refer to section 6.1 “Overview Of All Electrical Wiring Methods”. MLPE MLPE 6.4.1 Make Communication Connection to Another Inverter/BI...
  • Page 30 Ÿ Plug the female terminal block into the COMM OUT male terminal block on the Step 1: A1-HYB-G2 series inverter supports to be connected with additional communication board of the inverter and screw in each screw tightly. And plug three inverters in maximum. Disassemble 8-pin female blocks from another end of female terminal block into the INV communication terminal of BI.
  • Page 31 Electrical Connection Electrical Connection Diagram for communication connection steps between inverters Diagram for communication connection steps between inverter and BI Step 1 Step 2 Step 1 Step 2 Strip Length Strip Length 0.24 in / 6 mm 0.24 in / 6 mm 24-18 AWG Conduit 24-18 AWG...
  • Page 32 Electrical Connection Electrical Connection 6.4.2 EPO Connection 6.4.5 RSD Transmitter Connection Generally, EPO is connected with backup interface to simultaneously command The APsmart Rapid Shutdown System Transmitter-PLC-1P is part of a rapid the whole system to become idle and enter a safe mode. While SolaX A1-HYB-G2 shutdown solution when paired with APsmart signal receiver (RSD-S-PLC-A, series inverter can be wired to include an emergency stop switch as well.
  • Page 33: Turn On The System

    Electrical Connection Operation 6.4.6 Monitoring Connection 7 Inverter Operation Procedures The inverter is equipped with monitoring port which can collect data and transmit it 7.1 Check Below Steps before Turn on the System to monitoring-website via an external monitoring data collector. Ensure the system is properly mounted.
  • Page 34: Shut Down The System

    Operation Operation Operation LED (Free / Slave) NOTE! If the left indicator do not turn green please check the below points: Green when the inverter is in normal status or in backup status. All the connections are correct. All the external breakers are switched on. Flashing green (1s on, 1s off) when the inverter is in waiting or The DC switch on the inverter is in the “ON”...
  • Page 35: Firmware Upgrading

    Firmware Upgrading Firmware Upgrading 8 Firmware Upgrading WARNING! The inverter firmware can be upgraded via a U-disk. Make sure the directory is in strict accordance with the above form! Do not modify the program file name, or it may cause the inverter to 8.1 Preparation stop running! Ensure the inverter is powered on.
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 9 Troubleshooting Faults Diagnosis and solution This section contains information and procedures for solving possible File Upgrade Fault problems with A1-HYB-G2 inverters, and provides you with troubleshooting Update File Fail Check if the file and the folder are correct Ÿ...
  • Page 37 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Diagnosis and solution Faults Diagnosis and solution Faults Inverter EEPROM Fault Gird Frequency or Voltage Sample Fault Sample Fault InvEEPROMFault Please contact SolaX Technical Support Ÿ Please SolaX Technical Support Ÿ Internal Communication Fault Inter Com Fault Battery Power Low in EPS Mode Check the connection between inverter and BI connects Ÿ...
  • Page 38: Maintenance

    Troubleshooting Maintenance 10 Maintenance Diagnosis and solution Faults Inverters do not need any maintenance or correction in most condition, but if the Battery Charge and Discharge Over Current Fault or PV Over Current Fault inverter often loses power due to overheating, the cooling fans on the rear of SW OCP Fault or Inverter Over Current house may be covered by dirt.
  • Page 39: Decommissioning

    Decommissioning Disclaimer 11 Decommissioning 12 Disclaimer 11.1 Remove the Inverter The inverters shall be transported, used and operated under restricted conditions. SolaX will not provide any service, technical support or compensation in case of 1. Disconnect the inverter from DC Input, AC output, BI and battery. the following circumstances, including but not limited to: 2.
  • Page 40: Appendix A: Epo Connection Steps

    Appendix A: EPO Connection Steps Appendix B: Meter Y Connection Diagram Appendix A EPO Connection Steps Appendix B Meter Y Connection Diagram For installing EPO on the inverter, follow the below installation instructions. Step 1: Remove the factory-installed jumper from Pin 7 and 8 of the 8- position “AUX”...
  • Page 41 Appendix C: System Wiring Diagram Appendix C: System Wiring Diagram 1 Whole home backup solution (Parallel operation)-with 2 Partial home backup solution(Paralleloperation) -with meter standalone meter load center Signal BATTERY BATTERY Signal LEGEND LEGEND LEGEND LEGEND LEGEND LEGEND LEGEND LEGEND GEN Cable HOT L1 Positive...
  • Page 42 Appendix C: System Wiring Diagram Appendix C: System Wiring Diagram 3 Whole home backup solution-with standalone meter 4 Partial home backup solution -with meter load center Signal BATTERY BATTERY Signal LEGEND LEGEND LEGEND LEGEND LEGEND LEGEND LEGEND LEGEND GEN Cable HOT L1 Positive GEN Cable...
  • Page 43 Appendix C: System Wiring Diagram Appendix C: System Wiring Diagram 5 Partial home backup solution 6 Partial home backup solution-with meter load center & microgrid system Signal BATTERY BATTERY Signal LEGEND LEGEND LEGEND LEGEND LEGEND LEGEND LEGEND LEGEND GEN Cable HOT L1 Positive GEN Cable...
  • Page 44 Appendix C: System Wiring Diagram Warranty Registration 7 Partial backup solution & microgrid system Form For Customer (Compulsory) Country Name Phone Number Email Address Zip Code State Product Serial Number Date of Commissioning Installation Company Name Installer Name Electrician License No. For Installer Module ( If Any ) Module Brand...
  • Page 45 PLEASE REGISTER THE WARRANTY IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLATION! GET YOUR WARRANTY CERTIFICATE FROM SOLAX! KEEP YOUR INVERTER ONLINE & WIN SOLAX POINTS! Open your Wait for the camera app camera to and point recognize your device the QR code at the QR code Notification Click the notification banner...

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