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SolaX Power Adapter Box G2 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Adapter Box G2 User Manual Version 3.0 www.solaxpower.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4.3 Connection of the Power Adapter Port ............4.4 Connection of the AO Port................4.5 Connection of the DO Port ................5 Configuration of APP ..........5.1 APP Login ....................5.2 Settings for the Adapter Box G2 ..............6 Technical Data ............
  • Page 3 7 Certification and Safety........... 7.1 Certification mark ..........7.2Safety............8 Contact Us .............

  • Page 4: Overview Of Adapter Box G2

    1 Overview of Adapter Box G2 1.1 Introduction Adapter Box G2, with 4 dry contact and 1 analog signal channels, can control devices that support these types of signals. In the field of photovoltaic system, it controls related devices based on the amount of surplus energy, battery SOC and preset system schedules.

  • Page 5: Application Scenarios

    2 external dry contacts. See table 2-1 below for details. After connected to the Adapter Box G2 through D1 and COM ports, the heat pump will switch its operation mode between the Normal State and Recommended On State. When D1 dry contact is open- circuited, the heat pump works normally without SG effect;...

  • Page 6: Control Through Dry Contact Signal

    Adapter Box G2 supports 16 states represented by different on/off status combinations of the 4 dry contacts. Users can set the heat pump to work at different steps from 0 to 15 on SolaxCloud, and configure each step based on their needs for control precision.

  • Page 7: Control Through Analog Signal

    Adapter Box G2 supports a voltage range of 0 V -10 V. Users can divide the voltage range into 16 operating steps for the heat pump. For details on configuration, see 5 Configuration of APP.

  • Page 8: Installation

    Check if there is any distortion or damage during transportation. If there is any damage or items missing, please contact the dealer. 2 pin male 5 pin male pluggable Adapter Box G2 × 1 pluggable Self-tapping Expansion screws × 4 terminal block×...

  • Page 9: Wall Mounting

    Note! • Choose a place where the Adapter Box G2 is not directly exposed to the sun and close to the heat pump. • The Adapter Box G2 needs to be installed horizontally. Please refer to picture in step 4 for the right installation...

  • Page 10: Electrical Connection

    For connecting to devices that support dry contact signals Analog Output 0-10V analog output Note! Pin 3 and pin 6 of RS485_INV port and a power adapter both can supply power for the Adapter Box G2, and users can choose one to get Adapter Box G2 powered.

  • Page 11: Connection Of The Rs485_Inv Port

    4.1 Connection of the RS485_INV Port • Functions of the RS485_INV port: a) communication between the Adapter Box G2 and the inverter. b) power supply from the inverter to the Adapter Box G2. • RS485_INV Pin Definition RS485-A +13V RS485-B •...
  • Page 12 The Adapter Box G2 can be connected to multiple inverters for power supply and communication. The following inverter models are proved to be able to supply power for the Adapter Box G2. For further matching questions of other Solax inverters, please contact us for help before installation.
  • Page 13 X1-IES series inverters X1-IES series inverters provide power for the Adapter Box G2 through the COM port. X1-IES inverter for example • COM Pin Definition of X1-IES series 9 (P4) 8 (P3) 7 (P3) 6 (P3) ARM_POWER REMOTE_485B GND_COM...
  • Page 14 PARALLEL_485BB Notice! • Do not use a common 8-core communication cable to connect X3-ULTRA to Adapter Box G2, otherwise, there might be a communication exception in the system. Instead, connect only PIN4 and PIN5 of the RS485 port of the inverter.
  • Page 15 X1-MINI G4 series inverters X1-MINI G4 inverter series provides power for the Adapter Box G2 through the RS485 port. X1-MINI G4 inverter for example RS485 Pin Definition of X1-MINI G4 series for connecting Adapter Box G2 • 485_B 485_A h) X1-BOOST G4 series inverters X1-BOOST G4 inverter series provide power for the Adapter Box G2 through RS485 port.
  • Page 16 14/16 RS485A RS485B When the inverter and the Adapter Box G2 are well connected, users need to enable the RS485 communication with the Adapter Box G2 in the settings of the inverter. Notice! A splitter can be used if the communication port of the inverter is occupied.
  • Page 17 LCD setting on the inverter When the cables are well connected, users need to set the LCD on the inverter to enable the communication between the inverter and the Adapter Box G2. Note! The images are for reference only. Refer to actual inverter screens for details.
  • Page 18 >AdapBoxG2 Addr >AdapBoxG2 COM STAT Connected f) Setting steps on X3-MIC G2 series inverters > Export Control > Mode Select > Adapter Box G2 DRM function Meter > Mode Select Enable h) Setting steps on X1-MINI G4/XI-BOOST G4/X1-SMART G2 series inverters...

  • Page 19: Connection Of The Rs485 Port

    • Function of a power adapter A power adapter is optional for the power supply of the Adapter Box G2. If the inverter matched cannot supply power for the Adapter Box G2, a power adapter is needed. Cable connection of a power adapter •...

  • Page 20: Connection Of The Ao Port

    2.5 mm terminal block Torque: 0.2 N·m Step4. Plug the male pluggable terminal block with cables into the female pluggable terminal block fixed in the Adapter Box G2 and screw them tightly. flat-blade screwdriver blade width: 3 mm Torque: 0.4 N·m...
  • Page 21 Step5. Screw the waterproof connector tightly, align the recessed part of the top cover with the protrusion of the box and lock the top cover. protrusion of recessed part the box of the top cover cross-shaped screwdriver Torque: 1 N·m Please refer to the manual of a heat pump for how the other end of the cable is connected to the heat pump.

  • Page 22: Connection Of The Do Port

    Step3. Insert the cables with terminals into the male pluggable terminal block, screw them tightly. Insert the male pluggable terminal block with cables into the female pluggable terminal block fixed in the Adapter Box G2. 5 pin male pluggable...
  • Page 23 Step2. Insert the cables with terminals into the male pluggable terminal block, screw them tightly. Insert the male pluggable terminal block with cables into the DO1 and COM port if the female pluggable terminal block fixed in the Adapter Box G2. flat-shaped screwdriver blade width: 3 mm Torque: 0.5 N·m...

  • Page 24: Configuration Of App

    • Make sure the Adapter Box G2 and the inverter are properly connected. • There is normal power supply for the Adapter Box G2, either from the power adapter or inverter. • The heat pump has been correctly set based on its external control mode.
  • Page 25 Step 4: For the first login, click “+” to create site. Fill in site information and type in or scan the Registration No. and follow the instructions to complete the site creation and WiFi connection. Login account code Registration Sxxxxxxxxx...
  • Page 26 Add Device Ø Step 1: Login your account and turn to “Device” page in the app. Step 2: Touch the “+” icon on the upper right corner and fill in the information to add the Adapter Box G2. code Sxxxxxxxxx Ø...
  • Page 27 Step 4: Type in or choose your home Wi-Fi SSID and password, then touch “Next”. *Only 2.4GHz Wi-Fi is available. Step 5: Follow the instructions to complete Wi-Fi setting, there will be a note when the setting successes. *Check more Wi-Fi setting information on www.solaxcloud.com/wifiSetting/ Ø...

  • Page 28: Settings For The Adapter Box G2

    All Adapter Box G2 devices bound to the station will be displayed here with their connection status to the inverter and the network. If the page indicates that the adapter box G2 fails to connect the inverter or network, check their wiring and settings.
  • Page 29 ①. Dry Contact Step1. The Adapter Box G2 offers 15 steps. Users set the “Max step” as needed according to the max step of the heat pump connected. Also, the step range of “Step setting” in the setting interface shall change with the parameter of the “Max step”...
  • Page 30 4 dry contacts, you can set corresponding step values for Adapter Box G2. Step3. Set the “Fallback step” as needed. This is to prevent the heat pump from working at the preset step after Adapter Box G2 is disconnected from the inverter, which might cause extra usage of the grid power.
  • Page 31 For example, if the operating voltage of the heap pump (0-10 V) is divided into 8 operation steps from OFF to Step7, you can set the maximum step of analog output to 7 for Adapter Box G2. The system will then equally divide 10 V into 8 parts, and the voltage value of each part is the value of each step of the heat pump.
  • Page 32 ①. ②. ③. SG Ready Under “SG Ready” mode, the dry contact only control the default relay DO1. The relay is closed when “Signal ON condition” is met and the relay is open when “Signal OFF condition” is met. Under automatic mode, users select “Automatic”, click “Settings” to select “SG Ready” and set the parameters below.
  • Page 33 How to set schcedules Step1. Click “Schedule” in the setting interface to enter the scheduling page. Then touch the icon “+” on the top right corner to set new time periods. Step2. Set new time periods. * “Activation” makes the schedule users set valid. * “Repeated_month”, “Repeated_week”, “Start time”...

  • Page 34: Technical Data

    6 Technical Data Product Name Adapter Box G2 Model Adapter Box G2 Max. Dry Contact 2 A 30 V d.c./ 0.5 A 230V a.c. *4 Analog Output 0-10 Vdc Rated Input Voltage 9-14 Vdc Idle Power 0.5 W Rated Power EIRP Power 17.46 dBm (Measured Max.
  • Page 35 7.1 Certification mark 7.2 Safety The Adapter Box G2 produced by SolaX Power Network Technology (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd. has been designed and tested strictly in accordance with relevant safety regulations. The safety instructions must be followed when installing and maintaining the electrical and electronic equipment. Improper operation will cause personal injury and property damage to the operator and the third party.
  • Page 36 a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: -Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Page 37 8 Contact Us If you have any question or any technical question about Adapter Box G2, please contact us through the following methods. SolaX Power Network Technology (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd. ADD.: No. 278, Shizhu Road, Chengnan Sub-district, Tonglu County, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China   E-mail: info@solaxpower.com www.solaxpower.com...

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