Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 Plus Quick Installation Manual

System Design
This diagram shows the primary system for the whole-home photovoltaic energy cycle, with
installed as the main service equipment.
Solarbank 2 E1600 Plus
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Installing Your Solarbank
Pre-Installation Instructions
Configuration Description
- One Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 Plus can support up to five Anker SOLIX BP1600 Expansion Battery modules.
• Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 Plus can be used with Anker SOLIX Smart Meter.
Environment Requirements
- Do not place the modules near an area exposed to direct sunlight, fire, or explosive materials.
• Ensure the site is protected from potential hazards such as floods.
• The maximum operating altitude is 4,000 m (13,123 ft).
Safety Instructions
• Make sure that the Solarbank 2 E1600 Plus is turned off during the entire connection process.
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• Measure the distance. Reserve sufficient space for heat dissipation and safety isolation.
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The steps below describe the installation of one Solarbank
2 E1600 Plus and two Expansion Batteries as an example.
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1. Keep the device on.
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2. Tap[+] or [Add Device] at the top right corner of Devices page.
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Add a device
The Anker App will automatically search for your Solarbank. Once
the device is found, it will appear on the list.
• Please make sure your phone's Bluetooth is on, and the Anker
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App is authorized to access Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
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• If you wish to manually search for the device, you can tap
[Balcony Solar System] in the "Add devices manually" row.
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After connecting Solarbank via Bluetooth, you should choose a
Wi-Fi network for the device. Select the Wi-Fi network from the
list and enter the password.
Step 5
• The device only supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi.
• Make sure the password is correct.
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Your Solarbank should successfully be configured to the
network.
If the configuration process fails, follow the tips below:
Step 6 • Check if the Wi-Fi router is working normally.
- Move the router closer to the device.
• Make sure the Wi-Fi password is correct.
Firmware Update
Make sure all your devices have configured Wi-Fi and have a stable network connection.
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Place one expansion battery on
the floor 30mm from the wall.
Stack expansion batteries in sequence
with Solarbank at the top by inserting the
two corresponding ports into each other.
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Use a hammer to tap the plastic sleeve of the M5x60 self-tapping
expansion screw into the hole, and then use a Phillips screwdriver
not included in this package. Please
to fasten the M5x60 self-tapping screw against the L-Shape Wall
make sure they are ready before
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installation and electrical connection.
Electrical Connections
Connecting Cables
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'"' Connect Solarbank to a home outlet using the included AC
Cable with Schuko plug (5m).
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Connect each set of PV modules to each set of PV input ports in Solarbank
Hammer using the included Anker SOLIX Solar Panel Extension Cable (3m).
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(Screw Torque: 2N-m)
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Installing the Smart Meter
Installation Instructions
&.CAUTION
• Danger of electrocution. Mounting/installation of the device to the power grid has to be performed with
caution by a qualified electrician.
• Danger of electrocution. Ensure there is no voltage present at the device terminals before making any
connection change.
• Use the device only with a power grid and appliances which comply with all applicable regulations. A short
circuit in the power grid or any appliance connected to the device may damage it.
• Do not connect the device to appliances exceeding the given max load .
• Connect the device only in the way shown in these instructions. Any other method could cause damage
and/or injury.
• Do not install the device where it can get wet.
• RECOMMENDATION: Connect the device using solid single-core cables with increased insulation heat resis­
tance no less than PVC T105
the breakers are turned off and there is no voltage from their terminals. This can be done with a phase
tester or multimeter. When you are sure that there is no voltage, you can proceed to connecting the cables.
Follow the diagram in fig. 1 to install the current transformers CT L 1 around the Phase L 1 cable to the
load(s), CT L2 around the Phase L2 cable to the load(s) and CT L3 around Phase L3 cable to the load(s). Mount
the device onto the DIN rail. Plug the cables of the CT L 1, CT L2 and CT L3 into the Device L 1, L2 and L3 input
connectors respectively.
• Mount circuit breakers in accordance with your local regulations and connect Phase L 1, Phase L2, and Phase
L3 cables through them to the Device L 1, L2 and L3 inputs respectively. Connect the neutral cable to the N
input. The device is powered through its L 1, L2, L3 input. Make sure you have made all the connections
correctly and then turn on the circuit breakers.
&.CAUTION
Do not allow children to play with the buttons/switch connected to the device. Keep the devices for remote
control of Anker SOLIX products away from children.
Connecting Cables
Please snap the CT to the phase cables on the household side. The cables are thick, and the specifications for
the household side L 1 /L2/L3 are 63A with a maximum of 1 ODA.
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• Install a voltage cable
(sold separately).
• A three-phase smart meter
can be used as a single-phase
smart meter.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to pry open the rubber plug.
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• remove the bottom rubber plug to avoid water damage to the
Pre-fasten the L-Shape Wall Mount Fitting
to both sides of the first expanion battery
under Solarbank using M5x10 combined
Mark the position of drilling holes on
Phillips screws.
both sides and use a drill with a ¢8
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drill bit and a depth of 60mm.
• can be mounted on the front or the back.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to fasten the M5•10 combination
Phillips screws against the L-Shape Wall Mount Fitting: then
secure the interlocking bracket to the expansion battery using
the M5x10 combined Phillips screws to complete the installation.
Find the PV connector ports of your solar panels.
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in series because this causes the input voltage
to exceed 60V and will damage the equipment.
Solar Panels Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 Plus
1. Tap [Create] to create a system for the previously
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- Custom Mode: You can set up a schedule for
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into your home load at different time periods, and
extra energy will be stored in Solarbank.
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Note: Self-Consumption mode is only available
when the Smart Meter is added to the system.
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Turn On the Solarbank
1. The first use requires the connection of a solar panel and a home outlet.
2. When you use it at night, you can press and hold the power button on the solarbank for 4 seconds to turn it
on, which will enable network pairing. Please complete the network paring with the app within 30 minutes. If
the network paring is not completed within 30 minutes, Solarbank will automatically turn off.
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Using the App
Download the App
Search "Anker" and download the App via App Store or Google Play. Or scan QR code below to go to the
corresponding application store.
Account Registration
Region Selection
When the app is launched, you will head to the login page.
Please be reminded that the country region MUST match where you live. An incorrect country region may
cause the device connection to fail.
Sign Up/ Sign In
You can login via Anker account, Amazon, or Apple ID.
If you do not have an Anker account, you can tap [Sign Up] to register an account:
Please prepare an email for the registration process. Passwords must contain 8-20 characters using upper­
case and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
Initialization Setting
Network Configuration
Before configuring, please ensure the network connection is working well with a strong Wi-Fi signal. Do not
place the device far away from the router.
If Solarbank is powered off, press the left button on the device for
Step 1
4 seconds to turn it on.
Press the right button on the device, enable Wi-Fi mode.
• When the loT light flashes, the device is in Configuration mode.
Step 2
• If the device has configured Wi-Fi and you wish to reset it, you
may hold the loT button for 7 seconds.
II' Please first identify the entry phases. Under normal circumstances, the brown phase is live wire L 1, the
black phase is live wire L2, the grey phase is live wire L3, and the blue phase is the neutral wire N.
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(International Standard) New House - Common Scenarios (Old German Standard) Old House - Rare Scenarios
Brown----Live Wire L 1
Black----Live Wire L2
Grey----Live Wire L3
Blue----Neutral Wire N
Green and Yellow----GND PE
Turn off the power to ensure Wear insulating gloves (provided
there is no risk of electric shock. by the user), and take out the
Smart Meter and the CT (current
transformer) from the package.
Please prepare the corresponding color voltage
Connect the CT wire to the CT socket.
wire, then connect the voltage wire from any
unused circuit breaker hole and connect it to the
hole of the corresponding Smart Meter.
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• Snap L2 CT to L2 in the direction of the current.
• Snap L3 CT to L3 in the direction of the current.
LED Indicator
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When the Smart Meter is connected to the CT and the CT is snapped to the corresponding
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Network configuration completed. After successful connection, the Smart Meter is
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minutes, it will be turned off automatically.
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Blue----Live Wire L3
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