Change History CHANGE HISTORY Changes between document versions are cumulative. The latest version contains all updates made in previous versions. Version 10 (May. 08, 2024) Added contents about PV dustproof buckles Modified Grounding Connection Version 09 (Mar. 05, 2024) Modified PV terminals and corrected data of device’s weight Version 08 (Jan.
Contents Version 02 (Mar. 09, 2022) CONTENTS Modified technical data, electric diagram and instructions 1 Notes on This Manual........03 Version 01 (Dec.
Safety Safety 2 Safety Spark gap devices are not suitable to be used in DC circuits once conducting, they won’t stop conducting until the voltage passes through their terminals typically less than 30 volts. 2.1 Appropriate Usage The inverters are PV inverters which can convert the DC current of the PV ●...
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Safety Safety • CAUTION-RISK of electric shock from energy stored in capacitor. Never WARNING! operate on the solar inverter couplers, The MAINS cables, PV cables or the PV • Ensure input DC voltage ≤Max. DC voltage .Over voltage generator when power is applied. After switching off the PV and Mains, always may cause permanent damage to inverter or other losses, wait for 5 minutes to let the intermediate circuit capacitors discharge before which will not be included in warranty!
Safety Safety For United Kingdom Beware of hot surface. • The installation that connects the equipment to the supply terminals The inverter can become hot during operation. Avoid contact during operation. shall comply with the requirements of 7671. • Electrical installation of system shall comply with requirements of Danger of high voltages.
EC(2014/35/EU, 2014/30/EU, etc.) before starting the module (i.e. to start the operation). Object Description Defination Photovoltaic string Standard of 2014/35/EU (LVD) X3-MEGA G2 series inverter EN IEC 62109-1; EN IEC 62109-2 Public grid EN 62477-1 Standard of 2014/30/EU (EMC) Warning! EN IEC 61000-6-1; EN IEC 61000-6-2;...
Introduction Introduction 3.2 Basic Features Description Item Object Description Thanks for your purchasing of the inverter. Basic features are as follows: DC Switch More energy harvest: Wi-Fi / LAN / 4G dongle (optional) • Maximum efficiency 98.4% DC Connector • 180~1000Vdc MPPT voltage range RS 485 / Meter / DRM (optional) •...
Mechanical Installation Mechanical Installation 5.2.1 Installation Environment Required 5.2.3 Installation Angle Required -The inclination angle of the installation shall not be greater than 5° and can The installation position shall be well ventilated. not be tilted forward, inverted, excessive back tilted or side tilted. Make sure the installation site meets the following conditions: -The inverter shall be installed more than 500 mm above the ground.
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 in the following figure. Hammer drill Multimeter Measuring tape Utility knife...
Mechanical Installation Mechanical Installation 5.4 Check for Transport Damages Item Quantity Description Make sure the inverter is intact during transportation. If there are some visible damages, such as cracks, please contact your dealer immediately. 1 pc Inverter 1 pc Bracket 5.5 Packing Lists 1 pc Communication connector...
Mechanical Installation Mechanical Installation 5.6 Installation Steps Hang the inverter on the bracket and secure it on the bracket with M8 bolts. (Torque: 7.0-8.5N·m) 5.6.1 Installation Steps of Mounting the Inverter on the Wall Step 1: Fix the bracket on the wall Ø...
Mechanical Installation Mechanical Installation 6 Electrical Connection Step 2: Hang the inverter on the bracket Ø Lift up the inverter. Two methods are available for your choice. 6.1 Grounding Connection Method 1: Two installers directly hold the inverter on the two sides and lift it up. Method 2: Install two lifting rings on the two sides of inverter and lift it up.
Electrical Connection Electrical Connection Step 2: Connect the grounding cable to the inverter. Ø Step 1: Make the PV cable Ø Connect the grounding cable to the inverter and fix it with torque 7.0-8.5 N·m. Find out the positive/negative PV connectors and positive/ negative PV pin contacts (part B, C, D, E) from accessory box.
Electrical Connection Electrical Connection d. Insert the PV cable through fastening head and plug (male and female) and * Seal the unused PV terminals with the dustproof buckles (part F & G) from the force the male or female plug to the cable. You will hear “Click” which indicates accessory.
Electrical Connection Electrical Connection Disassembling the dustproof buckles and the PV cables Note: -It is recommended to add circuit breaker or fuse at AC side, whose Disassemble the dustproof buckles with the disassembling tool for PV terminal specification is more than 1.25 times of rated AC output current. (part H).
Electrical Connection Electrical Connection 6.4 Communication Connection NOTE! The “Delta Grid” in “Setting”-”Grid Protection”- “Checks” is set as 6.4.1 Communication Signal Definition “Enable” in default. In this condition, the Neutral wire is not required to be connected. Please set “Delta Grid” to “Disable” before connecting the Neutral wire for the inverter.
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Electrical Connection Electrical Connection 6.4.2 Connection Steps of Communication Cable Insert the tube type terminal into the housing according to the label on it. Push the terminal-inserted housing into the body. There will be a slight sound Find out the communication connector (part A) from the accessory box of “Click”, which indicates the connection is completed.
Electrical Connection Electrical Connection Diagram: Parallel system with Datahub 6.5 Parallel Connection 6.5.1 Connection of Single Unit Slave 1 Slave 2 Slave N Single Unit Diagram: Master RS485 cable CT cable Datahub Meter Meter cable CT cable Loads Meter ~ Grid ~ Grid Note! Before operation, please make sure that the inverters meet the...
Electrical Connection Electrical Connection 6.6 Modbus Definition Port RS485A IN+ The product is equipped with a Modbus interface via RS485 port. The Modbus interface can be connected via external Modbus control device to SCADA RS485B IN- systems for industrial use and has the following tasks: RS-485-1 - Remote query of measured values RS485A OUT+...
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Electrical Connection Electrical Connection 6.7 Control the Output Power by Connecting a Radio Ripple Control The inverter is preconfigured to the following RRCR power levels: Receiver (RRCR) COM port COM port COM port COM port Active Cos(φ) The inverter can be connected to a RRCR (Radio Ripple Control Receiver) in order Pin 11 Pin 12 Pin 13...
Electrical Connection Electrical Connection LAN connection Ø 6.8 Monitoring Connection If WiFi isn’t suitable, the LAN dongle enables users to connect to the network Monitoring Cloud is an application that can communicate with the via an ethernet cable. Ethernet allows for a much more stable connection with inverter via Wi-Fi/LAN/4G.
Startup of the Inverter Electrical Connection 7 Start the Inverter APP Setting ● After the inverter is checked, then conduct the following steps: Scan the QR code to download SolaXCloud App. Create a new account a) Check that device is fixed well on the wall or stand. and follow the tutorial on the SolaXCloud APP or the App guide at b) Make sure all the DC breakers and AC breakers are disconnected.
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Startup of the Inverter Startup of the Inverter For the inverter with LCD screen: Below is the three different states when operating, which means inverter starting up successfully. Waiting: Inverter is waiting to checking when DC input voltage from panels is Alarm Communication greater than 160 V (lowest start-up voltage) but less than 200 V (lowest...
Firmware Upgrading Firmware Upgrading 8 Firmware Upgrading 2) Wait approximately 15 seconds. The system will start upgrading when the four indicator lights turn off and the buzzer starts buzzing. ● Upgrade preparation 3) When the buzzer stops buzzing and the indicator lights starts blinking again, it means that ARM program is upgraded successfully.
Setting Setting 9 Setting for Inverter with LCD About Machine Type Manager: Vxx.x AFCI RootMenu FORTH 120kW MCUboot: xx.x Product SN Internal Code >About Status xxxxxxxxxxxxx A xxx.x D xxx.x 22/02/08 10:10 >Meter Master: Vxxx.x Dongle SN Slaver: Vxxx.x Power(kW) XXXXXX >History Enter...
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Setting Setting LCD Digital Display Ø >Q(u) >QuQ2 >Q(u) > Disable < 0.01 % The main interface (Level 1) is the default interface, the inverter will automatically jump to this interface when the system started up successfully >Q(u)_3Tau >QuQ3 3tau = 0 S 0.01 % or not operated for a period of time.
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Setting Setting b) Solar a) Language This interface shows the input current of PV. Totally 6 strings of MPPT current Here user can set the language. At present, English is only available for and voltage can be checked for the inverter in maximum. choosing.
Setting Setting After inputting the password, the information of the LCD interface is shown as d) Export Control below. With this power control function, the inverter can control the energy exported to the grid. The “Control Power” can be set by the installer. When you set ﹦﹦﹦﹦...
Setting Setting Checks Communication Please refer to “Communication” under “Setting” after inputting password “0000" . > AI State Enable New Password Ÿ I-V Curve Scan The user can set the new password here. We need to increase or decrease the Enable to check the current-voltage characteristic curve of the PV module, which word by pressing “Up”...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 10 Troubleshooting Code Alarm Name Descriptions and Diagnosis PV insulation impedance below safety value 1. Check the PV string impedance to ground, if there is a short circuit or 10.1 Troubleshooting IE 00 ISO_Fail insufficient insulation please rectify the short circuit point; 2.
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Code Alarm Name Descriptions and Diagnosis Code Alarm Name Descriptions and Diagnosis Loss of grid phase voltage Power failure of power grid / disconnection of AC line or AC switch. 1. Check the grid voltage; 1. Check whether the grid voltage is normal; IE 5B GridPhase_Loss IE 50...
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Code Alarm Name Descriptions and Diagnosis Code Alarm Name Descriptions and Diagnosis Relay fault The temperature of inverter module is higher than the allowable value 1. The inverter monitors the external working conditions in real time, and the 1.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 10.2 Routine Maintenance Code Alarm Name Descriptions and Diagnosis Fan 2 fault Inverters do not need any maintenance or correction in most condition, To ensure 1. If the abnormality is introduced by an external fault, the inverter automatically that the inverter can operate properly for a long term, you are advised resumes normal operation after the fault disappears without manual IE 95...
Troubleshooting Decommissioning 11 Decommissioning • Safety checks Safety checks should be performed at least every 12 months by manufacturer's qualified person who has adequate training, kownledge, and practical experience 11.1 Dismantling the Inverter to perform these tests. T he data should be recorded in an equipment log.If the device Disconnect the inverter from DC Input and AC output.
Disclaimer Warranty Registration 12 Disclaimer Form The inverters shall be transported, used and operated under restricted conditions. We will not provide any service, technical support or compensation in case of the following For Customer (Compulsory) circumstances, including but not limited to: •...
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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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