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User Manual for S6 Series Grid Inverter Applicable models S6-GR1P2.5K-S S6-GR1P3K-S S6-GR1P3.6K-S S6-GR1P4K-S S6-GR1P4.6K-S S6-GR1P5K-S S6-GR1P6K-S Applicable System Single phase system Version 1.0, Release Date: 04,2023...
1. Introduction User Manual 1.1 Product Description Solis S6 Single Phase Inverters integrate DRM and backflow power control function, that could suitable for smart grid requirement. This manual covers the S6 Single Phase Inverter model listed below: S6-GR1P2.5K-S, S6-GR1P3K-S, S6-GR1P3.6K-S, S6-GR1P4K-S, S6-GR1P4.6K-S,...
When you receive the inverter, please ensure that all the parts listed below are included: Back plate x1 Fastening screw x2 Inverter x1 RJ45 connector x1 (Optional) DC connector x2 AC connector x1 Quick Installation Manual WiFi/GPRS Stick x1 Quick Installation (Optional) Manual x1 If anything is missing, please contact your local Solis distributor.
1. Introduction User Manual 1.3 Product Handling Please review the instruction below for handling the inverter: 1. The red circles below denote cutouts on the product package. Push in the cutouts to form handles for moving the inverter. 2. Open the carton, then handle both sides of inverter through the area denoted dotted line. Figure 1.3 move the inverter Figure 1.4 Inverter handles 1.4 Product Storage...
2. Safety & Warning User Manual 2.1 Safety Symbols Safety symbols used in this manual, which highlight potential safety risks and important safety information, are listed as follows: WARNING: WARNING symbol indicates important safety instructions, which if not correctly followed, could result in serious injury or death. NOTE: NOTE symbol indicates important safety instructions, which if not correctly followed, could result in some damage or the destruction of the inverter.
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All photovoltaic source and output circuit conductors shall have disconnects that comply with the NEC Article 690, Part II. All Solis S6 Single Phase Inverters feature an integrated DC switch. CAUTION: The PV array (Solar panels) supplies a DC voltage when they are exposed to sunlight.
3. The product must only be used in countries for which it is approved or released by Solis and the grid operator. 4. Use Solis products only in accordance with the information provided in the enclosed documentation and with the locally applicable laws, regulations, standards and directives.
3. Overview User Manual 3.1 Front Panel Display There are four indicators on the Solis S6-GR1P(2.5-6)K-S Series Inverter(Power, COM, CT/Meter and Bluetooth) which indicate the working status of the inverter. Light Status Description Today/kWh Today's energy yield. 8888 Today Current AC power.
4. Installation User Manual 4.1 Select a Location for the Inverter To select a location for the inverter, the following criteria should be considered: WARNING: Risk of fire Despite careful construction, electrical devices can cause fires. Do not install the inverter in areas containing highly flammable materials or gases.
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4. Installation User Manual Install on a wall or strong structure capable of bearing the weight. Install vertically with a maximum incline of +/- 5°.If the mounted inverter is tilted to an angle greater than the maximum noted, heat dissipation can be inhibited, and may result in less than expected output power.
4. Installation User Manual 4.2 Mounting the Inverter Dimensions of mounting bracket: Figure 4.3 Inverter wall mounting Please see Figure 4.4 and Figure 4.5 for instruction on mounting the inverter.. The inverter shall be mounted vertically. The steps to mount the inverter are listed below 1.
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4. Installation User Manual WARNING: The inverter must be mounted vertically. 4. Lift up the inverter (be careful to avoid body strain), and align the back bracket on the inverter with the convex section of the mounting bracket. Hang the inverter on the mounting bracket and make sure the inverter is secure (see Figure 4.5).
4. Installation User Manual 4.3 Electrical Connections Inverter designs quick-connect terminal, so top cover needn't open during electrical connection. The sign meaning located the bottom of inverter, as shown below in table 4.1. All electrical connections are suit for the local or national standard. Positive DC input terminal Negative DC input terminal DC 1...
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4. Installation User Manual Please complete the assembling of the DC cable according to below procedures: Step 1: Choose a proper DC cable and strip about 7+/-0.5mm, refer to the following table for specifications. Cross section(mm²) Cable type Range Recommended value Industry generic PV cable 4.0~6.0 4.0(12AWG)
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4. Installation User Manual Step 4: Connect the conductor part of the DC cable to the metal DC terminal and press it with the DC terminal crimping tool. Positive CAUTION! Crimp Limit snaps DON'T crimp Negative Positive Crimp Negative Figure 4.9 Crimp Step 5: Insert the crimped DC cable firmly into the DC terminal, then insert the waterproof rubber ring into the DC terminal and tighten the nut.
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4. Installation User Manual Step 6: Use a multimeter to measure the DC input voltage and verify the polarity of the DC input cable. Figure 4.11 multi-meter measurement Step 7: Connect the assembled DC terminal to the inverter as shown in the figure, and a slight "click"...
Recommended value Industry generic PV cable 2.5~6.0 Table 4.2 Grid cable size Figure 4.13 AC Grid Terminal Connector Inside Each Solis S6 Single Phase Inverter is supplied with an AC grid terminal connector. Claw Body Seal body Code end terminal...
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4. Installation User Manual The steps to assemble the AC grid terminal connectors are listed as follows: 1. Disassemble the AC connector. Strip the AC wires about 7mm. Figure 4.15 Stripped AC Wires 2. Fix the wires into the correct postion. Torque 0.8N.m Please try to pull out the wire to make sure the it’s well connected.
4. Installation User Manual 4. Mating plug and socket: Push the locker onto the socket housing completely, then rotate the locker according to the direction instructed by the marks on the locker.(Warning:hold the body) Figure 4.18 Connect the AC Connector to the Inverter NOTE: Connection for Split phase grid.
27.3/26.1 Table 4.3 Rating of grid OCPD 4.3.5 Inverter monitoring connection The inverter can be monitored via Wi-Fi or GPRS. All Solis communication devices are optional (Figure 4.20). For connection instructions, please refer to the Solis Monitoring Device installation manuals.
Direct Insert Type Meter - Max input current 60A (Model:DDSD1352-C) External CT Type Meter - 120A/40mA CT is supplied (Model: ACR10RD16TE) Customer can place the order for a suitable meter from Solis Sales Reps. Below are the connection diagrams of different meters connecting to different locations.
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4. Installation User Manual Pre-made Cable in Meter Package 6 7 8 Load L L' N N' 2-Pin Connector Grid L INV L INV N Grid N INV PE Grid PE Figure 4.22 Direct Insert Type Meter - “Meter in Grid” 2-Pin Connector INV L Grid L...
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4. Installation User Manual 1 2 3 4 13 12 Pre-made Cable in Meter Package RJ45 Connector 5 6 7 8 9 10 21 22 23 White Black Load 2-Pin Connector CT Arrow Grid INV L Grid L INV N Grid N INV PE Grid PE...
Meter Model can only connect a smart meter. CT Model can only connect a smart sensor. Please consult Solis Sales Rep before placing the order. NOTE: To achieve Export Power Management function, the smart sensor must be installed on the grid side.
4. Installation User Manual 4.3.9 Logic interface connection Logic interface is required by some local regulations that can be operated by a simple switch or contactor(Not available in South Africa). When the switch is closed the inverter can operated normally. When the switch is opened, the inverter will reduce it’s output power to zero within 5s.
5. Commissioning User Manual 5.1 Preparation Ensure all the devices are accessible for operation, maintenance and service. Check and confirm that the inverter is firmly installed. Space for ventilation is sufficient for one inverter or multiple inverters. Nothing is left on the top of the inverter. Inverter and accessories are correctly connected.
5. Commissioning User Manual 5.3 Log in the APP via bluetooth Step 1: Connect with Bluetooth. Turn on Bluetooth switch on your mobile phone and then open the Soliscloud APP. Click “More Tools”->”Local Operation”->”Connect with Bluetooth” < Local Operation Register Register Hello, Hello,...
To stop the inverter, it is mandatory that the steps below are followed in the exact order outlined. 1. Select "Power OFF" in the APP. 2. Turn off the AC Switch between Solis inverter and Grid. 3. Wait approximately 30 seconds (during this time, the AC side capacitors are dissipating energy).
6. Operation User Manual The APP interface contains 4 sections: 1. Home 2. Info 3. Alarm 4. Settings 6.1 Home Page The home page contains the power and energy data of the inverter. The PV data and AC data are also available under this section. NO-grid Total PV Input Power Today Yield...
6. Operation User Manual 6.2 Info Page Info page displays the general information of the inverter such as inverter serial number, firmware version, grid code, etc. Update:15:01:29 Inverter SN 1801151232210002 Output Power 2023-03-14 14:55:58 Inverter Time Work Mode No response mode Rated Power –...
7. Maintenance User Manual Solis S6 Single Phase Inverter does not require any regular maintenance. However, cleaning the dust on heat-sink will help the inverter to dissipate the heat and increase its life time. The dust can be removed with a soft brush.
8. Troubleshooting User Manual The inverter is designed in accordance with the most important international grid-tied standards and safety and electromagnetic compatibility requirements. Before delivering to the customer, the inverter has been subjected to several tests to ensure its optimal operation and reliability. In case of failure, the APP will display an alarm message.
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8. Troubleshooting User Manual Message Name Information Description Troubleshooting Suggestion IGFOL-F 1. Restart the inverter or contact our service Grid current tracking fail (1019 DATA:0000) personnel. 1. Check whether the series configuration OV-DC of the PV strings is excessive, resulting in (1020 DATA:0001) the open circuit voltage of the PV array being higher than the maximum input...
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8. Troubleshooting User Manual Message Name Information Description Troubleshooting Suggestion 1. Check if the DC line is reversed. Reverse-DC 2. Restart the inverter. Reverse DC polarity (1028 DATA:0000) 3. If it is still not excluded, please contact the factory customer service. 1.
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8. Troubleshooting User Manual Message Name Information Description Troubleshooting Suggestion Relay-FAULT Relay check fail (1035 DATA:0000) DSP-B-Com-Fau Comm. failure between (1036 DATA:0000) main and slave DSP 1. Restart the inverter 2. If it is still not resolved, contact the factory's customer service. DCInj-FAULT High DC injection current (1037 DATA:0000)
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If the failure persists, please contact your local distributor or the service center. 1. Serial number of Solis Single Phase Inverter; 2. The distributor/dealer of Solis Single Phase Inverter (if available); 3. Installation date. 4. The description of problem (i.e. the alarm message displayed on the LCD and the status of the LED status indicator lights.
9. Specifications User Manual Model S6-GR1P2.5K-S Max. DC input voltage (Volts) Rated DC voltage (Volts) Startup voltage (Volts) MPPT voltage range (Volts) 50-550 Max. input current (Amps) 16+16 Max short circuit input current (Amps) 22+22 MPPT number/Max input strings number Rated output power (Watts) 2500 Max.
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9. Specifications User Manual Model S6-GR1P3K-S Max. DC input voltage (Volts) Rated DC voltage (Volts) Startup voltage (Volts) MPPT voltage range (Volts) 90-550 Max. input current (Amps) 16+16 Max short circuit input current (Amps) 22+22 MPPT number/Max input strings number Rated output power (Watts) 3000 Max.
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9. Specifications User Manual Model S6-GR1P3.6K-S Max. DC input voltage (Volts) Rated DC voltage (Volts) Startup voltage (Volts) MPPT voltage range (Volts) 90-550 Max. input current (Amps) 16+16 Max short circuit input current (Amps) 22+22 MPPT number/Max input strings number Rated output power (Watts) 3600 Max.
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9. Specifications User Manual Model S6-GR1P4K-S Max. DC input voltage (Volts) Rated DC voltage (Volts) Startup voltage (Volts) MPPT voltage range (Volts) 90-550 Max. input current (Amps) 16+16 Max short circuit input current (Amps) 22+22 MPPT number/Max input strings number Rated output power (Watts) 4000 Max.
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9. Specifications User Manual Model S6-GR1P4.6K-S Max. DC input voltage (Volts) Rated DC voltage (Volts) Startup voltage (Volts) MPPT voltage range (Volts) 90-550 Max. input current (Amps) 16+16 Max short circuit input current (Amps) 22+22 MPPT number/Max input strings number Rated output power (Watts) 4600 Max.
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9. Specifications User Manual Model S6-GR1P5K-S Max. DC input voltage (Volts) Rated DC voltage (Volts) Startup voltage (Volts) MPPT voltage range (Volts) 90-550 Max. input current (Amps) 16+16 Max short circuit input current (Amps) 22+22 MPPT number/Max input strings number Rated output power (Watts) 5000 Max.
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9. Specifications User Manual Model S6-GR1P6K-S Max. DC input voltage (Volts) Rated DC voltage (Volts) Startup voltage (Volts) MPPT voltage range (Volts) 90-550 Max. input current (Amps) 16+16 Max short circuit input current (Amps) 22+22 MPPT number/Max input strings number Rated output power (Watts) 6000 Max.
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Ginlong Technologies Co., Ltd. No. 188 Jinkai Road, Binhai Industrial Park, Xiangshan, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315712, P.R.China. Tel: +86 (0)574 6578 1806 Fax: +86 (0)574 6578 1606 Please adhere to the actual products in case of any discrepancies in this user manual. If you encounter any problem on the inverter, please find out the inverter S/N and contact us, we will try to respond to your question ASAP.
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