Solax X1-Hybrid G4#

The Solax Hybrid G4 inverters can be connected to the SlimmeRik in two different ways:

  • RS485 – Modbus RTU

    The connection is made by a twisted pair cable connected between the SlimmeRik RS485 dongle and the inverter COM connector terminals. For this type of connection follow Modbus RTU Setup guide on section 1.

  • Ethernet – Modbus TCP

    The connection is made using the local area network, no additional wiring is needed. For this type of connection follow the “Modbus TCP setup” guide on section 2.

1. Modbus RTU setup#

The Solax X1 Hybrid G4 support modbus RTU connections using the inverter RJ45 COM Port. By default the modbus connection is disabled and needs to be enabled on the inverter user interface.

  1. Power off the inverter

  2. Plug the ethernet cable RJ45 connector to the inverter COM connector

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  1. Connect the other end of the cable to SlimmeRik RS-485 Dongle

  2. Plug the dongle on a free SlimmeRik USB port

  3. Power on the inverter

  4. Enable modbus by using the inverter display menu to set the COM port function.

On the submenu:

Settings >> Manufacturing settings >> Com port select

select Modbus

  1. The SlimmeRik will detect the inverter after the connection is done.

2. Modbus TCP setup#

  1. Connect the Pocket WiFi or Pocket LAN dongle to the inverter

  2. Follow the Manufacurer guide to connect the Dongle to the same network subnet as the SlimmeRik.

  3. Once, connected no additional configuration is necessary to enable modbus, and the inverter will be automatically detected.