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3.7kw - 5.0kw Copyright Declaration Solax Power Network Technology(Zhe jiang) Co,. Ltd. The copyright of this manual belongs to Solax Power Network Technology(Zhe jiang) Co,. Ltd.. Any corporation or individual should not plagiarize, partitially or fully copy (including software,etc.), and no reproduction or distribution of it in any form or by any means. All rights reserved.
Contents Contents 1 Note on this Manual 1.1 Scope of Validity 1.2 Target Group 1.3 Symbols Used 2 Safety 2.1 Important Safety Instructions 2.2 Explanation of Symbols 2.3 EC Directives 3 Introduction 3.1 Basic Features 3.2 Work Sta 3.3 Dimension 3.4 Terminals of Inverter 4 Technical Data 4.1 AC output/input ( apply to version E, I, C )
6.7 LAN Connection 1.1 Scope of Validity 6.8 DRM Connection This manual is an integral part of X1-Retro Fit, It describes the assembly, installation, commissioning, maintenance and failure of the product. Please read it 6.9 Other Communication Connection carefully before operating.
Safety Safety 2 Safety Prior to the application, please read this section carefully to ensure correct and safe application. Please keep the user manual properly. Accesories only together with the inverter shipment are recommanded here. 2.1 Important Safety Instructions Otherwise may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to person. Make sure that existing wiring is in good condition and that wire is not Danger! undersized.
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Battery Safety Instructions • Islanding effect is a special phenomenon that grid-connected system still SolaX X1-Retro Fit series inverter should be worked with high voltage battery, supply power to the nearby grid when the voltage loss is happened in the for the specific parameters such as battery type, nominal voltage and nominal power system.
Safety Safety 2.2 Explanation of Symbols The inverter can not be disposed together with the household waste. This section gives an explanation of all the symbols shown on the inverter and Disposal information can be found in the enclosed documentation. on the type label.
SolaX meter System Diagram ► Main switch X1-Retro Fit Series is designed with two EPS versions for customer to choose based on the local rules. Battery E Version applies to the wiring rules that requires the Live line and Neutral line of...
3.2 Work Modes for local loads firstly, and grid will supply power when the battery capacity and power X1-Retro Fit Series inverter provides multiple work modes based on different generation is not enough. requirements. Work modes: Back up mode Work modes: Self-use Priority:battery>load>grid...
Introduction Technical Data 3.4 Terminals of inverter 4. Technical Data 4.1 AC output/input ( apply to version E, I,C ) X1-Fit-3.7E X1-Fit-4.6E X1-Fit-5.0E X1-Fit-3.7I X1-Fit-4.6I X1-Fit-5.0I Model X1-Fit-3.7C X1-Fit-4.6C X1-Fit-5.0C AC output 3680 4600 4999 Norminal AC power[VA] 3680 4600 4999 Max.
Technical Data Technical Data 4.3 Efficiency, Safety and Protection 4.5General Data ( apply to version E, I,C ) ( apply to version E, I, C ) X1-Fit-3.7E X1-Fit-4.6E X1-Fit-5.0E X1-Fit-3.7E X1-Fit-4.6E X1-Fit-5.0E X1-Fit-3.7I X1-Fit-4.6I X1-Fit-5.0I Model X1-Fit-3.7I X1-Fit-4.6I X1-Fit-5.0I Model X1-Fit-3.7C X1-Fit-4.6C X1-Fit-5.0C...
The packing list shown as below. 5.3 Mounting Installation Precaution X1-Retro Fit Series inverter is designed for outdoor installation (IP 65). Make sure the installation site meets the following conditions: Not in direct sunlight. Not in areas where highly flammable materials are stored.
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Installation Installation Space Requirement Ø 375.0 mm 300mm Table Available Space Size Position Min.size 300mm 300mm Left 300mm Right 300mm 300mm Bottom 300mm Front 300mm Step 1 300mm Ø Mounting Steps Tools required for installation. Installation tools : crimping pliers for binding post and RJ 45, screwdriver, Step 2 manual wrench and Step 1: Screw the wall bracket on the wall...
Electrical Connection 6. Electrical Connection Step2. 6.1 Grid Connection X1-Retro Fit series inverter are designed for single phase grid. Voltage is 220/230/240V, frequency is 50/60Hz. Other technical requests should comply with the requirement of the local public grid. Φ4 hexagon wrench.torque:3+0.1Nm Step3.
E Version Manual Required for Changeover Switch X1-Retro Fit series inverter has On and Off grid function, the inverter will deliver E Version wired by manufactor output power through AC port when the grid is on, and it will deliver output...
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Electrical Connection Electrical Connection Ø Ø Connection Steps: Requirements for EPS load Step1.Make EPS wires. 3.1 Choose the appropriate wire(cable size: refer to picture below). WARNING ! 3.2 Reserve about 60mm of conductor material sectional area. Make sure the EPS load power rating is within EPS output rating, 3.3 Remove 12mm of insulation from the end of wire.
Electrical Connection 6.3 Battery Connection Ø BMS PIN Definition Charging & discharging system of X1-Retro Fit series inverter is designed for Communication interface bewteen inverter and battery is RS485 or CAN with a high-voltage lithium battery. RJ45 connector. Before choosing battery, please note the maximum voltage of battery can not exceed 400V and the rated voltage of battery can not exceed 350V, and the battery communication should be compatible with X1-Retro Fit inverter.
Electrical Connection Electrical Connection Ø Communication Connection Steps: 6.4 Earth Connection (mandatory) Step1. Prepare a standard network cable (without sheath) and find the cable Users must addtionally earth the inverter to the enclosure of a second earthing or connector in the accessories package . equipotential bonding.
Meter Connection Steps: Step1. Prepare a connector and two communication wires. X1-Retro fit inverter should work with a Meter for monitoring the power usage. Step2. Unscrew the nut of Meter connector and insert two communication A meter could deliver the data to inverter to achieve the export control function.
Electrical Connection Electrical Connection 6.6 485 Connection Step1 485 communication is the standard communication interface. It can transmit the data from inverter to PC or other monitoring equipements. standard network cable cable connector with a RJ45 plug (without sheath) (in accessories package) Step2 485 communication COM port...
Electrical Connection Electrical Connection 6.7 LAN Connection Step1. Open the lid cover, then it can be seen that a network cable has been LAN communication is the standard communication interface. inserted in the 485 RJ45 port. Step2. Pull out the network cable, then insert it into the LAN RJ45 Port tightly. Ø...
Electrical Connection Electrical Connection 6.8 DRM Connection Step1 DRM is provided to support several demand response modes by emitting control network cable signals as below. Mode Requirement RJ45 plug Operate the disconnection device DRM0 DRM1 Do not consume power Step2 DRM2 Do not consume at more than 50% of rated power Do not consume at more than 75% of rated power AND...
Electrical Connection Electrical Connection 6.9 Other Communication Connection 6.10 Monitoring Connection(optional) Inverter provides a monitoring port which can collect data from inverter and transmit it to monitoring-website via an external msonitoring data collector. SolaX could provide three type monitoring data collector, and they are Pocket wifi, Pocket LAN and Pocket GPRS.
Electrical Connection Electrical Connection 6.11 Inverter Manipulation Ø Check the inverter: Ø Step1. Check the status of indicators and LCD screen. The left indicator should Start inverter after checking all below steps: be blue and the indicator screen should display the main interface. Ensure the inverter fixed well on the wall.
Firmware Upgrading Electrical Connection Firmware Upgrading 7. Firmware Upgrading Step2 User can upgrade inverter’s firmware via an U-disk. U-disk Ø Preparation Please ensure the inverter is steadily powered on. Inverter must keep the battery on through whole procedure of upgrading. Please prepare a PC and make sure the size of U-disk is under 32G,and the format is fat 16 or fat 32.
Setting Setting 8. Setting 8.2 Menu Structure ( maybe changed without notice ) The items with marked will only be shown Grid when choosen some specific safety. Charger 8.1 Control Panel Safety Charger-setting Power Factor Grid Export Control Inverter Yield EPS Yield Remote Control On-grid...
Setting Setting 8.3 LCD Operation Status Grid The status function contains four items of the inverter: grid, charger, eps and Load. Charger LCD Digital Display Press up and down to select and press “OK” to The main interface is the default interface, the inverter will automatically jump to confirm the selection, press “ESC”...
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Setting Setting 1-4) EPS 2-2) EPS Yeild EPS will only have data when the inverter is working in EPS mode, it will show The EPS Yield function contains EPS yield for today and total. the real time data of the EPS output such as voltage, current, power, frequency. EPS Yield >Today: 220V...
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Setting Setting Setting 3-1) Date Time This interface is for user to set the system date and time. This function is used for setting of the inverter time, connection, battery, grid and so on. Date time Enduser can set Date Time, Language, Ethernet ,work mode, RS485/modbus directly.
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P(U ) Function Wgra Function 3-5) RS485/Modbus Advanced DRM Function need password X1-Retro fit allow user to obtain inverter data via Rs485 interface. If user chooses this method, user should set baud rate and address here. Self Test Charger Battery RS485/Modbus RS485/Modbus...
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Setting Setting 3-6-1-1) safety cos φ leading 0.9/0.95* User can set safety standard according to different countries and grid tied stanndards. (May be changed or added without notice) Country Item Standard Emax ARN 4015 German AS 4777 Australia 0.9/0.95* lagging curve A EN 50549 Netherland...
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Setting Setting 3-6-1-3) Grid Export Control The enduser do not need to set the grid parameters. All default value has set on User value: factory according to safety rules. If need to reset, any changes should according to the requirement of local grid. 4000W 3-6-1-5) Remote Control Parameter...
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Setting Setting 3-6-1-9)Self Test (applies to CEI 0-21 only) 3-6-2-1) Charger Here the user can set the parameters of charger on this page. Users can The self test function allows user to test the following items. ” ALL test” , ” Ovp(59.S2) test”, set the charge &...
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3-6-2-2) EPS system ( For I/E Version only) Ø Grid-tied Min Limit X1-Retro fit inverter with I/E Version can work on the EPS mode. EPS parameters can be set as below. If user want to distinguish min capacity between on-grid mode and off-grid mode and “Mute”means you can set the warning of system which has entered EPS mode.
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3-6-3-1) Reset Errorlog User can reset all inverter errorlog record here. X1-Retro fit inverter need to work with Energy meter to achieve hybrid functions. In hybrid system, if there is other power device in the system which is also wanted to be monitored, It can install two meters to monitor both solax inverter Reset Errorlog and other power device.
This section contains information and procedures for solving possible problems “OFF” means the inverter stop delivering all power, but the LCD remains on. with X1-Retro Fit inverters, and provides you with troubleshooting tips to identify and solve most problems that could occur with the X1-Retro Fit inverters.
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery Fault-extarnal fault EPS Relay Fault BMS_External_Err • Please contact battery suppiler. Grid Relay Fault • Disconnect PV+ , PV- , grid and battery, reconnect them. • Or seek help from us, if can not go back to normal state. Bus Voltage Out of Normal Range •...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 9.2 Routine maintenance DCI over current protection Fault. • Please check if the insulation of electric wires are damaged. Inverters do not need any mainteinance or correction in most condition,but if RC OCP Fault • Wait for a while to check if back to normal. the inverter often loses power due to overheating,this can be the following •...
Troubleshooting 10. Decommissioning 10.1 Remove the Inverter Disconnect the inverter from AC output. Wait for 5 minutes for de-energizing. Disconnect communication and optional connection wirings. Remove the inverter from the bracket. Remove the bracket if necessary. 10.2 Packaging Please pack the inverter with the original packaging. If the original package is no longer available, you can also use an equivalent carton that meets the following requirements.
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