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SolaX Power Adapter Box G2 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Adapter Box G2 User Manual Version 4.0 www.solaxpower.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4.4 Connection of the AO Port................4.5 Connection of the DO Port ................5 Operation Guide on SolaXCloud App ..... 5.1 Downloading and Installing App..............5.2 Adding Plant and Network Configuration ..........5.3 Setting for the Adapter Box G2 ..............5.3.1 Device Basic Information ..............
  • Page 3 5.3.2 Select Mode .................. 5.3.3 Load Management ................5.3.4 RemoteSetting................5.3.5 Operating Status................6 Operation Guide on SolaXCloud Web page .... 7 Technical Data ............8 Certification and Safety..........................8.1 Certification mark 8.2Safety ......................9 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 g) 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: Operation Guide On Solaxcloud 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: Adding Plant And Network Configuration

    5.2 Adding Plant and Network Configuration Step 1: Tap the icon “+” and fill the basic information to add a plant. Step 2: Tap Add to add the Adapter Box G2 by scan the QR code or enter the registration number on the device.
  • Page 26 Step 3: Confirm the device and configure the network. After successful configuration, adapter box G2 will display on this device page. You can add a new device by tapping the “+” on the upper right corner. Tap on the adapter box G2 to enter the device details page.

  • Page 27: Setting For The Adapter Box G2

    5.3 Settings for the Adapter Box G2 This details page include device name, device connection status, online status, select mode, load management, remote settings, and view the operating status. These will be detailed below. Note! When adapter box is offline, you cannot set the mode, cannot click the loads in the load list to enter the load details interface, you cannot add new loads, the Operating status is not displayed, and you cannot enter the remote setting interface.

  • Page 28: Device Basic Information

    5.3.1 Device Basic Information Tap the Adapter Box G2 to enter the following page of basic information of the device, including SN number, Registration no., Device model, Access time, Firmware version and Remove device button.   Tap the icon “...

  • Page 29: Load Management

    • Reverse gear: This is to prevent the heat pump from remaining working at the preset gear after Adapter Box G2 is disconnected from the inverter, which might cause extra usage of the grid power. When the connection method is DO or AO, the selectable range of the reverse gear is 0 to the maximum gear of the gear setting;...
  • Page 30 a) DO Connection method Tap Go to settings to enter the gear settings page, and tap “+” on the upper right corner of the page to add gears. D1-D4 correspond to 4bits of binary, with 0 and 1 to form 0-15 gears. DO port selection of each gear can not be repeated.
  • Page 31 • Heat Pump: Load name. Tap to enter the following page of basic information of the load, including Load type, Load ID, Load model, Communication method, Load rated power and Remove device   button. Tap the icon “ “, you can modify the load name. •...
  • Page 32   When selecting Smart mode, tap the icon “ “ and then set the gear you want the load to be applied to when in manual mode. It is also supports to modify or add or delete gears for all gears. Modifications here will also be synchronized to the gears in smart mode.
  • Page 33 b) AO Connection method After selecting the AO Connection method, you can set 0-15 steps by sliding the progress bar., and tap Confirm to save the setting. After the setting is completed, the load information part is the same as selecting the DO connection method, but the interface of the mode setting is different, as shown as follows.
  • Page 34 DO1 port will try to close and run after 30 seconds. • When the Adapter box G2 is connected to the inverter, and the inverter is connected to the battery with the battery turned on, the Threshold of battery SOC and "and/or” relationship can be set.
  • Page 35 In SG ready connection mode, the Load Details page displays the port to which the DO port is currently connected. The mode setting page is as follows.

  • Page 36: RemoteSetting

    Note! The range of Start time and End time should be at 00:00-23:59 and the End time must be later than the Start time. The Timing setting has the highest priority and controls the operation of the Adapter box G2.
  • Page 37 The time period is valid when the time period enable switch is turned on and invalid when it is turned off. Up to 6 time periods can be set, adjust the time periods by Delete and Add. Notice that the Start time, Stop time, Repeat every month and Repeat every week can not all be set the same.

  • Page 38: Operating Status

    5.3.5 Operating Status ,When the adapter box G2 is online, you can tap the Operating status to enter the following page, this page displays the switching status of the 4 dry contact, the output voltage and the current gear of the load.

  • Page 39: Operation Guide On Solaxcloud Web Page

    6 Operation Guide on SolaXCloud Web page Open a brower and enter www.solaxcloud.com to complete registration, login, add site and other related operations according to the guide.

  • Page 40: Technical Data

    7 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 41: Certification And Safety

    8.1 Certification mark 8.2 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 42 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 43: Contact Us

    9 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...