x3 Hybrid g2 User Manual en
x3 Hybrid g2 User Manual en
x3 Hybrid g2 User Manual en
User Manual
5.0kw - 10.0kw
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interpretation.
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Contents
Contents
1. Note on this Manual 03
1.1 Scope of Validity 03
1.2 Target Group 03
1.3 Symbols Used 03
2. Safety 04
2.1 Important Safety Instructions 04
2.2 Explanation of Symbols 08
2.3 CE Directives 09
3. Introduction 10
3.1 Basic Features 10
3.2 Work Modes 12
3.3 Dimension 13
3.4 Terminals of PV Inverter 14
4. Technical Data 15
4.1 DC input ( apply to version E, C ) 15
4.2 AC output/input ( apply to version E, C ) 15
4.3 Internal Charger ( apply to version E, C ) 16
4.4 Efficiency, Safety and Protection ( apply to version E, C ) 16
4.5 EPS output ( apply to version E only ) 17
4.6 General Data 17
5. Installation 18
5.1 Check for Physical Damage 18
5.2 Packing List 18
5.3 Mounting 19
6. Electrical Connection 22
6.1 PV Connection 22
6.2 Grid Connection 24
6.3 EPS Connection ( apply to E Version) 26
6.4 On grid Parallel Connection 30
01
Contents Notes on this Manual
8. Setting 50
Note: “5.0” means 5.0kW.
8.1 Control Panel 50
“D” means with “DC Switch”, ”N” means without “DC Switch”.
8.2 Menu Structure 51 “E” means “EPS function” will be available with an external changeover
8.3 LCD Operation 53 device installed.
“C “ means without”EPS function”.
Store this manual where it will be accessible at all times.
Caution
“Caution” indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
Note
“Note” provides tips that are valuable for the optimal operation of
our product.
02 03
Safety Safety
2 Safety WARNING !
Do not operate the inverter when the device is running.
2.1 Important Safety Instructions
Danger! WARNING !
Danger to life due to high voltages in the inverter! Risk of electric shock!
All work must be carried out by qualified electrician.
The appliance is not to be used by children or persons with
reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of Prior to the application, please read this section carefully to ensure correct and
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given safe application. Please keep the user manual properly.
supervision or instruction. Accesories only together with the inverter shipment are recommanded here.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play Otherwise may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to person.
with the appliance. Make sure that existing wiring is in good condition and that wire is not
undersized.
Caution! Do not disassemble any parts of inverter which are not mentioned in installation
Danger of burn injuries due to hot enclosure parts! guide. It contains no user-serviceable parts. See Warranty for instructions on
During operation, the upper lid of the enclosure and the enclosure obtaining service. Attempting to service the inverter yourself may result in a risk
body may become hot. of electric shock or fire and will void your warranty.
Only touch the lower enclosure lid during operation. Keep away from flammable, explosive materials to avoid fire disaster.
The installation place should be away from humid or corrosive substance.
Authorized service personnel must use insulated tools when installing or
working with this equipment.
Caution! PV modules shall have an IEC 61730 class A rating.
Possible damage to health as a result of the effects of radiation! Never touch either the positive or negative pole of PV connecting device. Strictly
Do not stay closer than 20 cm to inverter for any length of time. prohibit touching both of them at the same time.
The unit contains capacitors that remain charged to a potentially lethal voltage
after the MAINS , battery and PV supply has been disconnected.
Note! Hazardous voltage will present for up to 5 minutes after disconnection from
Grounding the PV generator. power supply.
Comply with the local requirements for grounding the PV modules CAUTION-RISK of electric shock from energy stored in capacitor, Never operate
and the PV generator. It is recommends connecting the generator on the inverter couplers, the MAINS cables, Battery cables, PV cables or the PV
generator when power is applied. After switching off the PV , battery and Mains,
frame and other electrically conductive surfaces in a manner which
always wait for 5minutes to let the intermediate circuit capacitors discharge
ensures continuous conduction and ground these in order to have
before unpluging DC ,battery inplug and MAINS couplers.
optimal protection of system and persons. When accessing the internal circuit of inverter, it is very important to wait 5
minutes before operating the power circuit or demounting the electrolyte
Warning! capacitors inside the device. Do not open the device before hand since the
Ensure input DC voltage/current ≤Max. DC voltage/current capacitors require time to sufficiently discharge!
.Over voltage/current may Measure the voltage between terminals UDC+ and UDC- with a multi-meter
(impedance at least 1Mohm) to ensure that the device is discharged before
cause permanent damage to inverter or other losses, which will
beginning work (35VDC) inside the device.
not be included in warranty
► Surge protection devices (SPDs) for PV installation
Warning WARNING !
Authorized service personnel must disconnect both AC and DC Over-voltage protection with surge arresters should be provided
power from inverter before attempting any maintenance or when the PV power system is installed.
cleaning or working on any circuits connected to inverter. We recommend that the grid connected inverter install SPDs in
both PV input side and MAINS side.
04 05
Safety Safety
Lightning will cause a damage either from a direct strike or from surges due to a recommended RCD values is 100mA or 300mA unless a lower value is required
nearby strike. by the specific local electric codes.When required by local regulations,the use
of an RCD type B is permitted.
Induced surges are the most likely cause of lightning damage in majority or installations,
especially in rural areas where electricity is usually provided by long overhead lines.
Surge may be included on both the PV array conduction and the AC cables WARNING !
leading to the building. High leakage current!
Earth connection essential before connecting supply.
Specialists in lightning protection should be consulted during the end use application.
Using appropriate external lightning protection, the effect of a direct lightning • Incorrect grounding can cause physical injury, death or equipment malfunction
strike into a building can be mitigated in a controlled way, and the lightning
and increase electromagnetic.
current can be discharged into the ground.
• Make sure that grounding conductor is adequately sized as required by safety
Installation of SPDs to protect the inverter against mechanical damage and regulations.
excessive stress include a surge arrester in case of a building with external • Do not connect the ground terminals of the unit in series in case of a multiple
lightning protection system (LPS) when separation distance is kept. installation. This product can cause current with a d.c component, Where a residual
current operated protective (RCD) or monitoring (RCM) device is used for protection
To protect the DC system, surge suppression device (SPD type2) should be fitted in case of direct or indirect contact, only an RCD or RCM of type B is allowed
at the inverter end of the DC cabling and at the array located between the
on the supply side of this product.
inverter and the PV generator, if the voltage protection level (VP) of the surge
arresters is greater than 1100V, an additional SPD type 3 required for surge protection For United Kingdom
for electrical devices. • The installation that connects the equipment to the supply terminals shall
comply with the requirements of BS 7671.
To protect the AC system, surge suppression devices (SPD type2) should be • Electrical installation of PV system shall comply with requirements of BS 7671
fitted at the main incoming point of AC supply (at the consumer’s cutout), and IEC 60364-7-712.
located between the inverter and the meter/distribution system; SPD (test • No protection settings can be altered.
impulse D1) for signal line according to EN 61632-1. • User shall ensure that equipment is so installed, designed and operated to
All DC cables should be installed to provide as short a run as possible, and positive maintain at all times compliance with the requirements of ESQCR22(1)(a).
and negative cables of the string or main DC supply should be bundled For Australia and New Zealand
together. Avoiding the creation of loops in the system. This requirement for • Electrical installation and maintenance shall be conducted by licensed
short runs and bundling includes any associated earth bundling conductors. electrician and shall comply with Australia National Wiring Rules.
Spark gap devices are not suitable to be used in DC circuits once conducting,
they won’t stop conducting until the voltage across their terminals is typically ► Battery Safety Instructions
below 30 volts.
SolaX X3-Hybrid series inverter should be worked with high voltage battery, for the
► Anti-Islanding Effect specific parameters such as battery type, nominal voltage and nominal capacity
etc., please refer to section 4.3.
Islanding effect is a special phenomenon that grid-connected PV system still As accumulator batteries may contain potential electric shock and short-circuit
supply power to the nearby grid when the voltage loss is happened in the current danger, to avoid accidents that might be thus resulted, the following
power system. It is dangerous for maintenance personnel and the public. warnings should be observed during battery replacement:
X3-Hybrid seires inverter provide Active Frequency Drift(AFD) to prevent 1: Do not wear watches, rings or similar metallic items.
islanding effect. 2: Use insulated tools.
3: Put on rubber shoes and gloves.
► PE Connection and Leakage Current 4: Do not place metallic tools and similar metallic parts on the batteries.
5: Switch off load connected to the batteries before dismantling battery
• All inverters incorporate a certified internal Residual Current Device(RCD) in connection terminals.
order to protect against possible electrocution and fire hazard in case of a 6: Only personal with proper expertise can carry out the maintenance of
malfunction in the PV array, cables or inverter.There are 2 trip thresholds for accumulator batteries.
the RCD as required for certification (IEC 62109-2:2011). The default value for
electrocution protection is 30mA,and for slow rising current is 300mA.
• If an external RCD is required by local regulations,check which type of RCD is
required for relevant electric code. It recommends using a type-A RCD. The
06 07
Safety Safety
Battery status.
08 09
Introduction Introduction
the battery for future use or feedin to public grid. Work mode depends on PV
PV2+
energy and user’s preference. It can provide power for emergency use during the
PV2 -
grid lost by using the energy from battery and inverter(generated from PV). L1 L2 L3 N L1 L2 L3 N
+ -
► System Diagram SolaX meter Main switch
E Version applies to emergency use with external changeover device installed L1
L2
during the grid lost. L3
N Battery
E version is designed with two versions for customer to choose based on the PE
local rules.
Digram A applies to the wiring rules that requires Live lines and Neutral line N-BAR Changeover device with
interlocked switching
of alternative supply must be disconnected after the grid is off. (applies to
E-BAR
most countires)
RCD RCD
PV1+ SolaX X3-Hybrid inverter L1 L2 L3 N L1 L2 L3 N
PV1 -
E
EPS E
Loads
PV2+ Loads
PV2 -
L1 L2 L3 N L1 L2 L3 N PE
+ -
SolaX meter Main switch
•Please control the home loads, and make sure it’s within the
L1
L2 “EPS output rating” under EPS mode, otherwise the inverter
L3 will shutdown with an “overload fault” warning.
N Battery •Please confirm with the mains grid operator whether there is
PE
any special regulations for grid connection.
DPDT
RCD RCD
E-BAR
E L1 L2 L3 N E L1 L2 L3 N
EPS
Loads
Loads
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Introduction Introduction
never be
discharged
654 mm
12 13
n e v
Introduction Technical Data
4. Technical Data
A B C D E F G H
COM
Max. recommended DC power [W] A:3000/B:3000 A:4000/B:4000 A:6000/B:4000 A:8000/B:5000
Max. DC voltage[V] 1000 1000 1000 1000
Norminal DC operating voltage[V] 720 720 720 720
MPPT voltage range [V] 180-950 180-950 180-950 180-950
MPPT voltage range@full load [V] 230-800 280-800 270-800 330-800
Max. input current [A] 12/12 12/12 24/12 24/12
Max. short circuit current [A] 14/14 14/14 28/14 28/14
Start input voltage [V] 160 160 160 160
Start output voltage [V] 180 180 180 180
No. of MPP trackers 2 2 2 2
Strings per MPP tracker A:1/B:1 A:1/B:1 A:2/B:1 A:2/B:1
Backfeed current to PV array 0 0 0 0
I J K L M N DC disconnection swtich optional
Object Description
X3-Hybrid-5.0-D X3-Hybrid-6.0-D X3-Hybrid-8.0-D X3-Hybrid-10.0-D
A
X3-Hybrid-5.0-N X3-Hybrid-6.0-N X3-Hybrid-8.0-N X3-Hybrid-10.0-N
B
C Battery connection area 5000 6000 8000 10000
D Ethernet port 5500 6600 8800 11000
400V/230VAC;380V/220VAC
E Battery communication port
50/60
F
(@230VAC) 7.2 8.7 11.6 14.5
G WiFi port for external Pocket WiFi 8.0 9.6 12.8 15.9
H Waterproof valve 0.8 leading...0.8 lagging
I < 3%
Earthing screw
Yes(optional)
J DRM/Meter port
CAN communication port for parallel operation/ 5000 6000 8000 10000
K GEN is a reserved port 50/60
L Grid output 47...53/57...63
M External port for smart plug (@230VAC) 7.2 8.7 11.6 14.5
8.0 9.6 12.8 16.0
N
400V/230VAC;380V/220VAC
0.8 leading...0.8 lagging
AC inrush current[A] 32
WARNING !
Qualified electrician will be required for the installation. MAX. output overcurrent protection[A] 40
AC maximum output fault current[A] 75
14
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Technical Data Technical Data
16 17
Installation Installation
A B C D
5.3 Mounting
Installation Precaution
X3-Hybrid Series inverter is designed for outdoor installation (IP 65).
Make sure the installation site meets the following conditions:
E F G H I J Not in direct sunlight.
Not in areas where highly flammable materials are stored.
Not in potential explosive areas.
X3-Hybrid 5kW-10kW
Not in the cool air directly.
Not near the television antenna or antenna cable.
Not higher than altitude of about 2000m above sea level.
K L M N Keep Dry-The package/product must be protected from excessive humidity
O
and must accordingly be stored under cover.
Under good ventilation condition.
The ambient temperature in the range of -20 to +60 .
The slope of the wall should be within ±5°.
The wall hanging the inverter should meet conditions below:
1.solid brick/concrete, or strength equivalent mounting surface;
P Q 2.Inverter must be supported or strengthened if the wall’s strength isn’t
enough(such as wooden wall, the wall covered by thick layer of decoration)
Please AVOIDE direct sunlight, rain exposure, snow laying up during installation
and operation.
Object Description
A Inverter
B Bracket
C Expansion bolt (5)
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Installation Installation
Ø Space Requirement
d) Hang the inverter on the bracket, move the inverter close to the bracket and
gently put down the inverter to ensure that the back plate and wall hanging plate
on the machine are fixed.
300mm
300mm
a) b)
Ø Mounting Steps
c) d)
a) Use the wall bracket as a template to mark the position of the 5 holes on
the wall.
b) Drill holes with driller, make sure the holes are deep enough (at least
50mm) for installation, and then tighten the expansion tubes.
c) Install the expansion pipe in the hole and tighten it.Then attach the
expansion screws to the wall.(Φ 10 drilling machine.Power: 2.5 0.2 Nm)
Step 2: Install the screw holes on the wall with the screws.
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Electrical Connection Electrical Connection
Note!
Please choose a fitting external DC switch if the model (X3-Hyrbid-5.0- Step3.
12AWG
N, X3-Hyrbid-6.0-N, X3-Hyrbid-8.0-N, X3-Hyrbid-10.0-N) is purchased. Crimp!
x
Note!
PV connection mode below is NOT allowed!
+ + +
- PV1
-
+ + PV2 Step5. Overview of PV connection
- - -
PV array Inverter
√
PV connection mode below is allowed!
+ + +- PV1
-
+
+- PV2
-
PV array Inverter
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Electrical Connection Electrical Connection
L2
L3
N
PE
60mm
Step4.
Incorrect Connection between Load and Inverter The screwdriver .
torque:1.2±0.1Nm
Connection Steps:
Step4. Insert AC cable into Grid port through screw cap and then tighten the The screwdriver .
screw cap. Insert L1,L2,L3 wire and N wire into corresponding ports of AC torque:1.2±0.1Nm
terminal.Compress the PE wire with earth terminal , then screw it on the
grounding stud.
PE wire connection
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Electrical Connection Electrical Connection
EPS
+ - Loads
Loads
SolaX meter Main switch
L1
L2
L3
N Please contact our sales for any compatible contactor purchase requirement .
Battery
PE
Note!
N-BAR
In case of discrepancies between wiring mode of local policy and
E-BAR the operation guide above, espescially for the wiring of neutral line,
grounding and RCD, please contact us before any operation!
RCD RCD
E L1 L2 L3 N L1 L2 L3 N
EPS
Loads
Loads
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Electrical Connection Electrical Connection
Below table shows some common feasible loads for you reference.
L2
L3 for AU/NZ
N
60mm
Note:Please check with the manufacturer for high power inductive load.
L1 12mm
L2
L3
for other Power Common Example
N
PE
countries Type equipment
Equipment
60mm
Start Rated Start Rated
+ - + - + - + -
X3-Hybrid Inverter
Slaver
X3-Hybrid Inverter
Slaver
... ... X3-Hybrid Inverter
Slaver
X3-Hybrid Inverter
Master
PV+ PV- Battery PV+ PV- Battery PV+ PV- Battery PV+ PV- Battery
Slaver
X3-Hybrid Inverter
Slaver
... ... X3-Hybrid Inverter
Slaver
X3-Hybrid Inverter
Master
Meter
N
Step2: Set the DIP switch (No need to set all inverter’s DIP swtich) .
- Find the inverter with meter cable plugged.
single-phase
Load
single-phase
Load
... ... single-phase
Load
three-phase
Load - Remove the top-down cover from this inveter, and nd the DIP switch on
the right of the CAN2 port on the control board.
Ø Work Modes in parallel system - Push the white DIP switch to “ON” position (from down to up) by a suitable
There are three work modes in parallel system, and your acknowledge of different tweezers.
inverter’s work modes will help you understand parallel system better, therefore (Note:Please pay attention to the position of the DIP switch, which is very small)
please read it carefully before operating.
P E
Free mode Only if no one inverter is set as a “Master”, all inverters are in free ON
setting.
ON
Once one inverter is set as a “Master”, all other inverters will enter
Slaver mode slaver mode automatically. Slaver mode can not be changed from
other modes by LCD setting. 1 2
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Electrical Connection Electrical Connection
Step3: Find the inverter connected with the meter ,then enter setting page of the ØParallel Control Function
inverter LCD display, then click parallel setting, and choose “Master”.
Master inverter has an absolute lead in the parallel system to control all slaver
Setting Parallel Setting inverter’s energy management and dispatch control. Once master inverter has
Battery some error and stop working, all slaver inverter will be stoped simultaneously. But
Status Free
Parallel Setting >setting master inverter is independentof all slaver inverters to work and will not be affected
Reset Master by slaver inverter’s fault.
Ø How to exit from parallel system Overall system will be running according to master inveter’s setting parameters,
and most setting parameters of slaver inverter will be kept but not be excuted.
If one inverter wants to exit from this parallel system, please do the steps as below: Once slaver inverter exit from system and be running as an independent unit, its all
-step1: Disconnect all the network cables on the CAN port. setting will be re-excuted.
-step2: Enter setting page and click parallel setting, and choose “Free”.
The rest of this section covers several important parallel control functions, and the
Note! next page table shows which LCD options are controlled by master inverter and
- If a slaver inverter is set to “Free” mode but not disconnect the network which can work independently.
cable, this inverter will return to “Slaver”mode automatically.
- If a slaver inverter is disconnected with other inverter but not be set to Off mode setting:
“Free” mode, this inverter will stop working and maintain “waiting” status. Off mode can only be set by master inverter ( long press ESC button on LCD ) .
Safety setting:
LCD display
System safety protection is excuted by master inverter’s safety. Slaver inverter
Main display: protection mechanism will only be triggered by master inverter’s instructions.
Once inverter enters parallel system, the “today yield” will be replaced by “ Inveter
Class”, and parallel relevant fault has a higher priority than other faults and will be Self-use setting:
showed rstly on main display. If system is running as self-use mode, please note the FeedinPowerLimit set of
master inverter is for the overall system and the corresponding set of slaver inverter
is invalid.
Power 5688W Power 5688W Power 5688W
Today 20.5KWh Parallel Master Parallel Slaver1
Battery 67% Battery 67% Battery 67% Force on time setting:
Normal Normal Normal
If system is running as force on time mode, please note all sets about force on time
are all for the overall system and the corresponding sets of slaver inverter are invalid.
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Electrical Connection Electrical Connection
Before choosing battery, please note the maximum voltage of battery can
not exceed 800V , and the battery communication should be compatible
with X3-Hybrid inverter.
Please X3-Hybrid inverter can also work with lead-acid battery,and the maximum voltage of battery
can not exceed 500V .For a more detailed explanation, please refer to Important Instructions for lead-
acid battery.
Battery DC
Ø Battery breaker breaker NTC connection
Before connecting to battey, please install a nonpolarized DC breaker to make sure Power connection
Note
The lithium battery communication can only work when the battery
BMS is compatible with the inverter. The lead acid battery controls the
inverter charging and discharging by NTC temperature sensing.
Nonpolarized
DC breaker
Communication connection
Ø Power Connection Steps:
Power connection
Step1. Choose the 9 AWG wire and strip the cable to 15mm.
-
+ CAN
Step2. Insert the stripped cable up to the stop ( negative cable for DC plug(-) and
high-voltage lithium battery. positive cable for DC socket(+) are live). Hold the housing on the screw
connection.
Note:
When working with Pylontech batteries, It is recommended the number of battery module Step3. Press down spring until it clicks audibly into place.(The live wire must be
(H48050-15S) is 4-15 and the number of battery manager system (SC0500A-100S) is 1. visible in the chamber)
When working with SOLAX batteries, It is recommended the number of battery module
(HV10045/HV10063) is 2-4 and the number of battery controller(MC0500) is 1.
Step4. Tighten the screw connection(tighten torque:3.0Nm)
Step5. Plug the battery connectors into the corresponding BAT port of inverter.
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Electrical Connection Electrical Connection
Step2. Step1,2
screw connection
screw connection Tighten torque:3.0Nm
chamber
Step5.
Note: The positive and negative lines must be connected correctly to the BAT+ and BAT- terminals.
Otherwise it may cause damage or fire to the inverter..
Battery BMS module port(Pylontech: RS485 port; Triple Power: CAN port; Please
check the battery manual for more details).
inverter
lead acid battery
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Electrical Connection Electrical Connection
Normally rated charge absorp/ oat voltage and discharge cut voltage of one single
battery can be found in battery manual. Qualifed electricians should calculate
battery-set parameters before setting.
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Electrical Connection Electrical Connection
Note
It is necessary to connect meter to inverter otherwise inverter will
shutdown with a “Meter fault” alert.
The smart meter must be authorized by Solax, any third party or 1 2
non-authorized meter may not match with the inverter.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Solax will not take the responsibility if the meter is unavailable.
485A 485B Shutdown +3.3V GND EPS GEN_A GEN_B
Note:1, 2 are the function interface of electricity meter;3 and 4 are intelligent switch interfaces;5, 6 are
parallel interface;7 and 8 are reserved interfaces.
Ø Meter connection diagram
COM
Three phase inverter can work with several brands of meter, therefore please kindly
noted here we only introduce the connection with inverter side. For the connection
with meter side, please refer to the specified meter user manual.
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Electrical Connection Electrical Connection
Ø Application Occasion
ter
DRM/Me
This function is appliable for the below situation:
When the wifi signal is too weak to transmit data, user can use LAN port for the
monitoring with a data cable.
Note: The wifi module can still be connected when using LAN connection.
SolaX Cloud
Please refer to BMS connection steps (page34) for LAN connection. Please kindly
noted the PIN definition and port position will be slightly different.
LA N
LAN Port
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Electrical Connection Electrical Connection
Note: Only PIN6(DRM0) and PIN1(DRM1/5)are available now, and other PIN
functions are being developed.
Please refer to Meter connection steps (page38-40) for DRM connection. Please kindly
noted the PIN definition and port position will be slightly different.
Please check the Pocket wifi user manual/Pocket GRPS user manual /4G user manual
for more details.
DRM
DRM/Meter
DRM/Meter Port DRM Port: The third RJ45 port from left side
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Electrical Connection Electrical Connection
PV2+
PV2 -
Ø Self-test in accordance with CEI 0-21(applies to Italy only)
L1 L2 L3 N L1 L2 L3 N PE
6 The self-test is only required for inverters, which are commissioned in Italy. The
7 2 -
3
+ Italian standard requires that all inverters feeding into the utility grid are equipped
SolaX meter Main switch 6 6 with a self-test function in accordance with CEI 0-21. During the self-test, the
L1
4 inverter will consecutively check the protection reaction times and values for
L2
L3 overvoltage, undervoltage, overfrequency and underfrequency.
N Battery
PE Selftest function is available at any time, and the test report will show on the LCD
display for end-user.
5
DPDT
RCD RCD
Ø Shut down the inverter :
E-BAR Step1. Press the “Enter” key for five seconds to enter Off Mode.
Step2. Turn off the AC switch, EPS switch and battery switch.
E L1 L2 L3 N L1 L2 L3 N
Step3. Turn off the DC switch at the bottom of the inverter to “OFF” position.
EPS
Loads
Loads Step4. Wait 5 min before you open the upper lid.(if in need of repair)
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Firmware Upgrading Firmware Upgrading
Warning!
Make sure the PV input power is more than 180V (operate the upgrade
on a sunny day), otherwise it may result in serious failing during upgrading. Step3
Ø Upgrading Steps:
Step1. Please contact our service support to get the update les, and extract it
Update Update(ARM)
into your U-disk as follow:
“update\ARM\618.00216.00_Hybrid_X3G3_R_Manager_VX.XX_XX-XX.usb”; >ARM
Updating---------25%
“update\DSP\618.00215.00_Hybrid_G3X3_R_Master_VX.XX_XX-XX.hex”; DSP
(VX.XX is version number, xx-xx is le compilation date)
Warning!
Make sure the directory is in accordance with above form strictly!
Do not modify the program file name, or it may cause the inverter
is fail to upgrade!
Warning!
If the upgrading is broken off during operation, please ensure the
Step2. Press the “Enter” key for 5 seconds to enter Off Mode. Then unscrew the inverter is steadily powered on and reinsert the U-disk.
waterproof lid and insert U-disk into the “upgrade” port at the bottom of the inverter.
Step3. The LCD will be shown as picture 3-1. Then press up and down to select the
one that you want to upgrade and press “OK” to confirm to upgrade.
Step4. After the upgrade is finished, the LCD will display “succeed”(only for DSP
upgrades), please remember to pull off the U-disk, screw the waterproof lid and press
the “Esc” to return to the Main interface. Then press the “Enter” key to exit Off Mode.
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Setting Setting
8. Setting 8.2 Menu Structure please refer to the inverter for the most updated structure
Grid
All advance setting can only be set by the
Solar
technician or the installer with the installer
8.1 Control Panel Charger password.
Status
Charger setting Safety
A
EPS Power Factor
Load
Grid
Inverter Yield Export Control
C EPS Yield
Remote Control
On-grid
Load Consume
B D Hot Standby Settings
History
Meter Yield
Phase Power Balance
System RunTime
Grid Service
Error Log
Menu
E F G H PU Function
Date Time
Language
DRM Function
Object Name Description
Ethernet Power Limit
A LCD
Display the information of the inverter.
Screen Work Mode Charger
Battery
lit in blue: The inverter is in normal status or in EPS mode.
Setting
Relay control EPS System
B flash in blue: The inverter is in waiting or checking status.
Off: The inverter is in fault status. Paralles Setting Reset Errorlog
Self Test
lit in green: The battery communication is normal and working. Advanced Reset Meter Energy
Indicator flash in green: The battery communication is normal and in need password
System Switch
C Reset Load
LED idle status.
Reset
Off: The battery does not communicate with inverter. Inverter SN Config Guide
Register1 SN
lit in red: The inverter is in fault status. Reset Inv Energy
D
Off: The inverter has no errors. Register2 SN Meter Setting
Factory Reset
E ESC button: Return from current interface or function. Inverter Type
New Password
F Function Up button: Move cursor to upside or increase value. About Inverter DSP1
Register1 SN: it indicates the serial number of the
G Button Down button: Move cursor to downside or decrease value.
Inverter DSP2 external monitoring devices,such as pocket WiFi,
H OK button: Confirm the selection. pocket LAN and pocket GPRS.
Manager ARM Register2 SN: it indicates the serial number of built
-in Ethernet.
Internal Code Parallel setting: Please refer to page 30.
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Setting Setting
Grid
LCD Digital Display
The main interface is the default interface, the inverter will automatically jump to Solar
this interface when the system started up successfully or not operated for a
Charger
period of time.
Status
The information of the interface is as below. “Power” means the instant output Charger setting
power; “Today” means the power generated within the day. “Battery” means the
left capacity of battery energy. EPS
Load
Power 0W Status
Today 0.0KWh
The status function contains six items of the inverter(grid, solar, charger, Charger-
Battery %
Setting,eps and Load).
Normal
Press up and down to select and press “OK” to confirm the selection, press “ESC” to
return to Menu.
Status
Menu interface Grid
The menu interface is a transfer interface for user to get into another interface to Solar
change the setting or getting the information. Charger
-User can get into this interface by pressing “OK” button when LCD displays the
main interface.
-User can select interface by moving the cursor with function button and press a) Grid
“OK” to confirm. This status shows the current grid condition such as voltage, current, output
power, the local consumed power and frequency.
Pout measures the output of inverter;
Pgrid measures power export to or import from grid.
Menu
Positive value means the energy feeds into grid, negative value means the energy
Status
used from the grid.
History
Settings
Grid InvState A
Power Meter 1 >Ua 0.0V
Power Meter 2 Ia 0.0A
Power Meter 3 PaOut 0W
Menu
b) Solar
This status shows the real time PV condition of the system, such as input
Status History Setting System Switch About voltage, current and power situation of each PV input.
Solar
U1 600.0V
I1 7.0A
P1 4200W
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Setting Setting
c) Charger Ø History
This status shows the charger situation of the system. Include the battery Inverter Yield
voltage, charge or discharge current. Charge or discharge power, battery
capacity, battery temperature, BMS status, charge and discharge limit. “+” EPS Yield
means in charging; “-” means in discharging.
Load Consume
History
Charger Meter Yield
U 400.0V
I -1.0A System RunTime
P -400W
Error Log
d) Charger-Setting
Here you can see the parameters of the battery Settings (lithium battery and Inv Warning
lead-acid battery).
● History
The history function contains seven items of the information: Inverter yield, charger
yield, EPS yield, load consume, feed in energy, system run time and error logs.
Charger-Setting Charger-Setting Press up and down to select and press “OK” to confirm the selection, press “ESC” to
Min Capacity 10% Charge Absorp 0,0V return to Menu.
MaxChCur 19.0A Chargr Float Vot 0.0V
Max DisChCur 25.0A DischargeCUtVot 0.0V
History
Charge MaxCU 0.0A
Discharge MaxCU 0.0A Inverter Yield
EPS Yield
Load Consume
e) EPS
EPS will only have data when the inverter is working in EPS mode, it will show the
real time data of the EPS output such as voltage, current, power. a) Inverter Yield
This function contains inverter yield for today, yesterday ,this month ,last month
and total.
b) EPS Yield
f ) Load The EPS Yield function contains charger yield for today and total.
If the inverter is plugged with a smart plug, this status shows the real time
load power, include load1 power and load 2 power.
EPS Yield
>Today:
Load 00.0KWh
L1 Power
0W
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Setting Setting
( c)
Hot Standby Settings (g-1-6)
d) Meter Yield Ethernet
The Meter Yield contains four items: FeedInToday, FeedInTotal, ConsumeToday Phase Power Balance (g-1-7)
and ConsumeTotal. (d)
Setting
(e)
>FeedInToday:
Relay control
PU Function (g-1-10)
00.0KWh
(f )
DRM Function (g-1-11)
Self Test
e) System RunTime (g)
Power Limit (g-1-12)
This function contains grid mode run time and EPS mode run time.
Advanced Charger (g-2-1)
need password Battery
System RunTime
EPS System (g-2-2)
>GridModeRunTime
>No error
Reset Inv Energy (g-4-5)
(g-4-6)
Factory Reset
g) Inv warning Meter Setting
All warnings for the machine status are displayed here.
No Warning
Parallels setting: Please refer to page 38.
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For “Force Time Use” mode, there are 2 parameters that needs to be set.
c) Ethernet
Work Mode Work Mode Work Mode
There are two modes to obtain IP address: static and DHCP. >Charger period 1 >Charger period 2
>Mode Select
User can set the information about ethernet such as IP address, subnet mask From Grid From Grid
Force time use
number and default gateway number and Mac address. Enable Enable
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Setting Setting
f )Self Test (applies to CEI 0-21 only) * Please note that when inverter has DSP communication failed, all the advanced
The self test function allows user to test the following items.”ALL test” , ” Ovp(59.S2) test”, setting will be hidden and invalid expect battery awaken.
” Uvp(27.S1) test”, ” Uvp(27.S2) test”, ” Ofp(81>.S1) test”, ” Ufp(81<.S1) test”,
” Ofp(81>.S2) test”, ” Ufp(81<.S2) test”, ” Ovp10(59.S1) test”.
In the self test interface, user can test choose “ALL test” or individual test item. Advanced Charger
Please make sure the inverter is grid-tied before testing test. DSP-COMM failed
>Battery Awaken
For all test, it needs about 6 minutes. And it will display”success” then “Pass” on the >Battery
NO
display.
For individual test item, it needs about several seconds or minutes.
Click test report to obtian all items test result.
Test report
Uvp(27.S1) test Power Factor (g-1-2)
Grid (g-1-3)
>Ofp2(81>.S2)result >Ovp2(59.S2)result
Ft: 51.50Hz Tt:1000ms Vt: 264.5V Tt: 300ms Export Control (g-1-4)
g-1-1) Safety
User can set safety standard according to different countries and grid tied VoltRATIO 1 ( AS4777.2 only)
stanndards.There are 8 standards to select. (May change without notice) VoltRATIO 4 ( AS4777.2 only)
QURESPONSEV2 ( AS4777.2 only)
Item Standard Country Q( u ) QURESPONSEV3 ( AS4777.2 only)
1 VDE 0126 German QURESPONSEV4 ( AS4777.2 only)
2 ARN 4105 German
K Value (CEI 0-21 only)
3 AS 4777 Australia
Fixed Q Power Q Power
4 G98/2 UK
5 EN 50438_NL Netherland
6 CEI 0-21 Italy
7 IEC61727_In India Reactive power control, Reactive standard curve cos φ = f(P)
8 EN 50549_EU Netherland
For VDE ARN 4105, curve cos φ = f(P) should refer to curve B. default value of setting is as
shown in curve B.
g-1-2) Power Factor ( For specific country if required by the local grid.)
For E 8001, curve cos φ = f(P) should refer to curve A. default value of setting is as shown in
There are 5 modes for selecting: Off , Under-Excited, Over-Excited, Curve, Q( u ). curve A.
(May be changed or added without notice)
User press up and down key to select, press enter key to confirm. For CEI 0-21, default value of PFLockInPoint is 1.05, when Vac > 1.05Vn, and Pac> 0.2 Pn,
curve cos φ = f(P) should refer to curve B. Default value of PFLockOutPoint is 0.98, when Vac
< 0.98 Vn, cos φ = f(P) will exit curve B.
Power Factor Power Factor
Mode Select Mode Select
cosφ
> Off < > Over-Excited < Upper limit
0.9 0.95
inductive
inductive
Power Factor Power Factor
Mode Select Mode Select Power Upper
0.7 0.8 0.2 0.5 1.0
0.2 0.3 f (P)
capactive
> < > Curve < f (P)
capactive
Under-Excited Power Lower
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Setting Setting
g-1-3) Grid
The enduser do not need to set the grid parameters. All default value has set on W(Gra) (applies to NZS4777.2)
factory according to safety rules. W(Gra) is Gradient of power rate limit which is required by standard NZS4777.2 and
If need to reset, any changes should according to the requirement of local grid. applies to NZS4777.2 only. This funciton is defined as a precentage of rated power
per minute.
Parameter Comment The default value is “enable”. Choose “disable” means the function is turned off.
Normally
Vac upper Voltage high protect Grid
Vac lower Voltage low protect
>W(Gra)
Vac upper slow Voltage high slow protect
16.67%
Vac lower slow Voltage low slow protect
Fac upper Frequency high protect g-1-4) Export control
Fac lower Frequency low protect This function allows the inverter able to control energy exported to the grid.
Fac upper slow Frequency high slow protect There are user value and factory value. The factory value is default which can not
Fac lower slow Frequency low slow protect be changed by user. The user value setting by installer must be less than the
Vac 10m avg 10 min voltage high protect factory value.The meaning of the set number is the max. output power allowed. If
Apply to Italy(CEI0-21) only. the user do not want feed any power into grid, then please set it to 0.
Ovp(59.S2) Overvoltage protect fast time
Export Control
Uvp(27.S2) Undervoltage protect fast time
Ofp2(81>.S2) Overfrequency protect fast time User value:
Ufp2(81<.S2) Underfrequency protect fast time 4000W
Ovp(59.S2) Overvoltage protect slow time
Uvp(27.S1) Undervoltage protect slow time g-1-5) Remote control
Ofp(81>.S1) Overfrequency protect slow time
This function allows external control device to make the inverters remote cluster
control through LAN port on the inverter. And it can control the inverter’s active
Ufp(81<.S1) Underfrequency protect slow time
power output and reactive power output.
UFPL_StartPoint Under Frequency power limit start point
The default value is “Disable”. If it can connect successfully, it will display
OFPL_StartPoint Over Frequency power limit start point
“Connected”. If not, it will display “Connecting”. Select ”Disable” means the function
Apply to EN50438_NL only. is turn off.
OFPL_StartPoint Over Frequency power limit start point
FreqDropRate Frequency droop rate Remote Control
Apply to EN50438_DK only. >Function Control
OFPL_StartPoint Over Frequency power limit start point Enable
T_Start checking time set
Connecting...
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g-1-7) Phase Power Balance g-1-10) PU Function(For specific country if required by the local grid)
This function controls the distribution of AC output power.
“Enable” means each phase will be divided according to the loads connected with PU function is volt-watt response mode which is requried by some specific
each phase. “Disable” means each phase power will be divided equally and “disable” country standard such as AS4777.2. This function can control the inverter’s active
is the fefault setting value. power according to grid voltage.
Choose “Enable” means this function is turned on and it is the default value.
three phase three phase Choose “Disable” means the function will be shut off.
inverter inverter
load1 load2 load3 load1 load2 load3
1KW 2KW 3KW 1KW 2KW 3KW
Phase Power Balance 1kw 2kw 3kw 2kw 2kw 2kw
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Setting Setting
(g-2)
Charger (g-2-1) *Battery Awaken
Battery -When the battery is low, you need to manually set the Battery Awaken
(g-2-2)
EPS System function -- start the Battery Awaken:
·Inverter will charge the battery when the PV input power> 1KW or inverter
is connected to the grid.
g-2-1) Charger ·Inverter will exit the Battery Awaken when battery voltage > discharge cut-
Here the user can set the parameters of charger on this page, the inverter off voltage + 10V or Battery Awaken last > 2 hours.
is compatible with both lithium battery and lead-acid battery. Users can -When inverter is in normal operation, and the battery power is sufficient,
set the charge & discharge parameters and awaken mode. start the Battery Awaken function, the inverter will exit the Battery Awaken
For the detailed parameters , please refer to below table. automatically.
For Lithium battery
Charger Charger
>Min Capacity Charge Max
10% Current 25A
The remaining minimum capacity of the battery.
For Lead-acid-battery It will switch to oat charging mode after exiting constant
Charge Float voltage charging mode.
Voltage Please calculate this value based on lead-acid characteristic
Charger Charger Charger arameter.
Charge Absorp Charge Float Discharge cut When the battery voltage reachs this value in on-grid mode(no
Voltage Voltage Voltage PV power), battery will stop discharging and the system will go
0.0V 0.0V 0.0V
Discharge Cut into ILDE mode.When the battery voltage reachs this value in
Voltage off-grid mode, battery will stop discharging and the inverter will
Charger Charger stop exporting power from eps port with showing “BAT power
low” on LCD display.
Charge Max Discharge Max
Current Current Charge Max Please calculate this value based on lead-acid characteristic
0.0A 0.0A Current parameter and inverter maximum charge current limination.
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“EPS auto restart” is used for restarting EPS output power manually or automatically. Factory Reset (g-4-6)
When the battery capacity reachs to min capacity or battery voltage reachs discharge cut g-4-1) Reset Errorlog
voltage in off-grid mode, battery will stop discharging and the inverter will stop exporting User can reset all inverter errorlog record here.
power from eps port with showing “BAT power low” on LCD display.
- Choose “disable” means the EPS output power can only be restarted by pressing ESC
button manually and it is the default value. Reset Errorlog
- Choose “enable” means the EPS output power can be restarted automatically through
Reset
setting the “Min ESC Volt” (for lead-acid battery) or “Min ESC Soc” (for lithium battery).
>No<
For example, if user chooses “enable” and set “Min ESC Soc” to 20%, it means PV will
charge the battery and when battery capacity reachs 20%, inverter will restart EPS output
power and” BAT Power low” will disappear.
g-4-2) Reset Meter Energy
User can reset the meter energy record here.
20% 300v
g-4-3) Reset Load
for lithium battery for lead-acid battery User can reset the specific load’s energy if the inverter is installed with a
smart plug.
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System Switch
g-4-5) Reset Inv energy
>Switch
Use can reset all inverter errorlog record here.
ON
Reset Inv Energy Long press “Enter” key can also switch on ”System Switch” “ON” or “OFF”.
>Reset
Do you want to
NO
Switch on the device
Register1 SN
Fcatory Reset
>Factory Reset Register2 SN
About
NO Register1 SN: it indicates the serial number of the
Inverter Type external monitoring devices,such as pocket WiFi,
pocket LAN and pocket GPRS.
Inverter DSP1 Register2 SN: it indicates the serial number of built
(g-5) -in Ethernet.
Meter Setting Inverter DSP2
X3-Hybrid inverter need to work with Energy meter to achieve hybrid functions. Internal Code
User also can turn off meter function so that X3-Hybrid inverter can work as
normal grid-tied inverter without meter connected. Ø About
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 and This interface shows information of the inverter including inverter serial
other power device. These two meters need to be set different to address. number, Register1 serial number, Register2 serial number, inverter type,
Address 001 and address 002 are default and will be written to meters in factory. master DSP1,manager ARM and internal code.
So user do not need to change the address except specific situation.
9. Troubleshooting
Battery Fault-external fault
BMS_External_Err • Please contact battery suppiler.
9.1 Trouble shooting
Battery Hardware Protect Fault
BMS_Hardware Protect • Please contact battery suppiler.
This section contains information and procedures for solving possible problems
with X3-Hybrid inverters, and provides you with troubleshooting tips to identify
Battery Fault-internal fault
and solve most problems that could occur with the X3-Hybrid inverters. BMS_Internal_Err • Please contact battery suppiler.
This section will help you narrow down the source of any problems you may
encounter. Please read the following troubleshooting steps. Battery ISO Fault
BMS_Insulation Fault • Please contact battery suppiler.
Check warnings or fault messages on System Control Panel or Fault codes on the
inverter information panel. If a message is displayed, record it before doing
Battery Interlock Fault
anything further. BMS_Interlock Fault • Please contact battery suppiler.
Attempt the solution indicated in below table.
Battery Fault-undervoltage fault
BMS_LowerVoltage • Please contact battery suppiler.
The grid voltage is out of range for the last 10 Minutes. Battery TempSen Fault
AC10M Volt Fault • The system will back to normal if the grid is back. BMS_TempSensor Fault • Please contact battery suppiler.
•Or seek help from installer.
Battery Fault-over-temperature fault
BMS_TemHigh
AC Current Sensor Fault • Please contact battery suppiler.
AC HC T Fault • Turn off the PV, battery and grid , reconnect them.
•Or seek help from installer, if can not go back to normal state. Battery VolSen Fault
BMS_VoltSensor Fault • Please contact battery suppiler.
• Turn off high power device , press “ESC ” to restart the inverter.
BatPowerLow • Please charge the battery to a level greater than the protection capacity DCI over current protection Fault.
or the protection voltage. DCI OCP Fault • Wait for a while to check if back to normal.
Bus Volt Fault
• Or seek help from installer.
Battery Voltage Fault
Bat Volt Fault • Check if the battery input voltage.is within the normal range DCV EPS over voltage protection Fault.
• Or seek help from installer. DCV OVP Fault • Wait for a while to check if back to normal.
• Or seek help from installer.
Battery CellImblance Fault
BMS_CellImblance • Please contact battery suppiler. DSP Version Fault.
DSPunmatched • Please check if the DSP1 version is matched.
Battery Fault-charge overcurrent fault • Or seek help from installer, if can not back to normal.
BMS_ChargeOCP
• Please contact battery suppiler.
System Fault
Battery CurSen Fault DSP System Fault
BMS_CurrSensor Fault • Please contact battery suppiler. • Or seek help from installer, if can not go back to normal state.
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting
Ø Safety checks
10.2 Packaging
Safety checks should be performed at least every 12 months, please contact
Please pack the inverter with the original packaging.
manufacturer to arrange qualified person who has adequate training,kownledge,
If the original package is no longer available, you can also use an equivalent
and practical experience to perform these tests.(Please kindly noted this action is
carton that meets the following requirements.
not covered by warranty).The data should be recorded in an equipment log.If the
Suitable for loads more than 45 kg.
device is not functioning properly or fails any of test,the device has to be
With handle.
repaired.For safety check details ,refer to this manual,section 2 Safety instruction
Can be fully closed.
and EC Directives.
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Disclaimer
11 Disclaimer
The X3-Hybrid series hybrid inverters are transported, used and operated under
limited condition, such as environmental, electrical etc. SolaX shall not be liable
to provide the service, technical support or compensation under conditions
listed below, including but not limited to:
SolaX will keep right to explain all the contents in this user manual.
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