Warning

⚠️ DEPRECATION NOTICE This product has been deprecated as of January 30th, 2025. SUNERGY recommends using Modbus TCP via the Solis DataLogger S2-WL-ST.

Solis Storage Inverter integration guide#

Note

This manual provides instructions for integrating the SlimmeRik system with Solis Energy Storage Inverters. For detailed hardware instructions, see the individual battery and inverter manuals of the manufacturers. Important documentation is linked below.

1. RS485 Connection#

The Solis models support modbus RTU connections using the COM port connector of the inverter. The connector used is the Exceedconn EC04681-2014-BF. The Exceedconn connector has the following pinout with the notched key:

/-----\
| 1 4 |
| 2 3 |
\--^--/

Solis COM Port to USB RS485 Connection Table with EMS#
Position	Function	USB RS485 Dongle	USB RJ45 Dongle
1	+5V	NC	NC
2	GND	NC	NC
3	RS485A+	USB A+	USB A+
4	RS485B-	USB B-	USB B-

Warning

The wires should be soldered onto the Exceedconn connector.

The RS485 communication settings on the inverter should be set to:

Baud rate = 9600, Slave address = 1

From the main screen as shown below, click the “ENT” button.

The menu for changing the baud rate and slave address can be then be found under:

Settings -> Set Address

Note

The Solis Wi-Fi or LAN Datalogger is not able to be used in conjuntion with SlimmeRik.

2. Connection guide#

Important

CAT6 SFTP network cable must be used for RS485 connection. RS485A+ should share a twisted pair with RS485B-. The foil of the cable can be connected to pin 2 of the Exceedconn connector.

2.1 Sunergy USB to Female RJ45 (black dongle)#

The female RJ45 socket has the following pin out. This is the standard colour and arrangement of ethernet (Cat6) RJ45 cables.

RJ45 Socket Connection Table#

Position

Colour

Function

Solis Connector Position

1

Orange & White

RS485 A ( + )

3

2

Orange

RS485 B ( - )

4

3

Green & White

RS485 A ( + )

3

4

Blue

NC

NC

5

Blue & White

NC

NC

6

Green

RS485 B ( - )

4

7

Brown & White

NC

NC

8

Brown

NC

NC

Solis Storage Inverter integration guide#

1. RS485 Connection#

2. Connection guide#

2.1 Sunergy USB to Female RJ45 (black dongle)#

2.2 Sunergy USB to RS485 Screw Terminals#

3. Brand documents#

Position	Colour	Function	Solis Connector Position
1	Orange & White	RS485 A ( + )	3
2	Orange	RS485 B ( - )	4
3	Green & White	RS485 A ( + )	3
4	Blue	NC	NC
5	Blue & White	NC	NC
6	Green	RS485 B ( - )	4
7	Brown & White	NC	NC
8	Brown	NC	NC