X3-FORTH SERIES USER MANUAL

40kW - 150kW

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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 APPROPRIATE USAGE.....................................................................................04
2.2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS......................................................05
2.3 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS......................................................................08
2.4 EC DIRECTIVES................................................................................................10
3 INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................11
3.1 PHOTOVOLTAIC GRID CONNECTED SYSTEM.....................................11
3.2 BASIC FEATURES..............................................................................................13
3.3 OVERVIEW OF THE INVERTER...................................................................13
3.4 DIMENSION ...................................................................................................... 14
3.5 PRINCIPLE DESCRIPTION.............................................................................15
4 TECHNICAL DATA.................................................................................................16
4.1 DC INPUT............................................................................................................16
4.2 AC OUTPUT.......................................................................................................17
4.3 EFFICIENCY, SAFETY AND PROTECTION..............................................18
4.4 GENERAL DATA ...............................................................................................19
5 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION..........................................................................20
5.1 INSTALLATION PRECAUTION......................................................................20
5.2 SELECTION FOR THE INSTALLATION POSITION.................................20
5.2.1 INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT REQUIRED............................ 21
5.2.2 INSTALLATION CARRIER REQUIRED..........................................21
5.2.3 INSTALLATION ANGLE REQUIRED..............................................22
5.2.4 INSTALLATION SPACE REQUIRED.............................................. 23
5.3 TOOLS PREPARATION....................................................................................24
5.4 CHECK FOR TRANSPORT DAMAGE ......................................................25
5.5 PACKING LISTS............................................................................................... 25
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Contents Notes on this Manual

5.6 INSTALLATION STEPS......................................................................................26 1 Notes on this Manual

5.6.1 INSTALLATION STEPS (ON THE WALL) .....................................26
1.1 Scope of Validity
5.6.2 INSTALLATION STEPS (ON THE STAND)...................................27
6 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION.............................................................................29 This manual is an integral part of X3-Forth Series, It describes the assembly,
installation, commissioning, maintenance and failure of the product. Read it
6.1 GROUNDING CONNECTION......................................................................29
carefully before operating.
6.2 PV STRING CONNECTION............................................................................30
X3-FTH-40K-LV X3-FTH-50K-LV X3-FTH-60K-LV X3-FTH-70K-LV
6.3 GRID CONNECTION...................................................................................... 33
X3-FTH-80K X3-FTH-100K X3-FTH-110K X3-FTH-120K
6.4 COMMUNICATION CONNECTION.......................................................... 36
X3-FTH-125K X3-FTH-136K-MV X3-FTH-150K-MV
6.4.1 COMMUNICATION SIGNAL DEFINITION.................................36
6.4.2 CONNECTION STEPS OF CABLE...............................................37 Note: “X3”: means three phases, “FTH” means Forth, “80K” means 80 kW. Each
6.4.3 RELEASE STEPS OF CABLE...........................................................38 model is available with LED indicator lights and LCD.
40K/50K/60K/70K inverters works in the 220 V / 127 V low voltage range.
6.5 MONITORING CONNECTION.....................................................................39
80K/100K/110K/120K/125K inverters works in the 220 V / 380 V voltage
7 STARTUP OF THE INVERTER............................................................................ 41 range.
8 TROUBLESHOOTING..........................................................................................43 136K/150K inverters works in the 500 V / 540 V medium voltage range.
Keep this manual at the place where it is accessible all the time.
8.1 TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................................... 43
8.2 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE............................................................................ 48
1.2 Target Group
9 DECOMMISSIONING...........................................................................................50
9.1 DISMANTLING THE INVERTER.....................................................................50 This manual is for qualified electricians. The tasks described in this manual only
can be performed by qualified electricians.
9.2 PACKAGING........................................................................................................50
9.3 STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION...........................................................50 1.3 Symbols Used
9.4 DISPOSING OF THE X3-FORTH....................................................................50
The following types of safety instructions and general information appear in this
10 DISCLAIMER ..........................................................................................................51 document as described below:
* WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM
DANGER!
“Danger” indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.

WARNING!
“Warning” indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.

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
your product.

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Safety Safety

2 Safety Spark gap protection devices are not suitable to be used in DC circuits once conducting,
they won’t stop conducting until the voltage passes through their terminals
2.1 Appropriate Usage typically less than 30 volts.

The X3-Forth Series are PV inverters which can convert the DC current of the PV ● Anti-Islanding Effect
generator into AC current and feed it into the public grid. Islanding effect is a special phenomenon that grid-connected PV system still
supplies power to the nearby grid when electrical grid power is no longer present. It
Surge protection devices (SPDs) for PV installation is dangerous for maintenance personnel and the public.
X3-Forth series provide Active Frequency Drift (AFD) to prevent islanding effect.
WARNING!
Over-voltage protection with surge arresters should be 2.2 Important Safety Instructions
provided when the PV power system is installed.
The grid connected inverter is fitted with SPDs in MAINS DANGER!
side. Danger to life due to high voltages in the inverter!
• All work must be carried out by qualified electrician.
Induced surges are the more likely cause of lightning damage in the majority of • The appliance is not to be used by children or persons with
installations, especially in rural areas where electricity is usually provided by reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
long overhead lines. Surges may be induced on both the PV array conductors experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
or the AC cables leading to the building. supervision or instruction.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
Specialists in lightning protection should be consulted in the actual application.
with the appliance.
Using appropriate external lightning protection, the effect of a direct lightning

Installation of SPDs to protect the inverter against mechanical damage and

CAUTION!
excessive stress include a surge arrester in case of a building with external
• Danger of burn injuries due to hot enclosure parts!
lightning protection system (LPS) when separation distance is kept.
• During operation, the upper lid of the enclosure and the
To protect the DC system, surge protection device (SPD type2) should be fitted enclosure body may become hot.
at the inverter end of the DC cabling and at the array located between the • Only touch the lower enclosure lid during operation.
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 electrical devices. CAUTION!
• Possible damage to health as a result of the effects of radiation!
To protect the AC system, surge protection devices (SPD type2) should be • Do not stay closer than 20 cm to inverter for any length of time.
fitted at the main incoming point of AC supply (at the consumer’s cutout) ,
located between the inverter and the meter / distribution system; SPD (test
impulse D1) for signal line according to EN 61632-1. NOTE!
Grounding the PV generator.
All DC cables should be installed to provide as short a run as possible, and positive
• Comply with the local requirements for grounding the PV
and negative cables of the string or main DC supply should be bundled
modules and the PV generator. SolaX recommends connecting
together. Avoid creating loops in the system. This requirement forshort runs
the generator frame and other electrically conductive surfaces
and bundling includes any associated earth bundling conductors.
in a manner which ensures continuous conduction and ground
these in order to have optimal protection of system and persons.

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Safety Safety

• CAUTION-RISK of electric shock from energy stored in capacitor. Never

WARNING!
operate on the solar connectors, The MAINS cables, PV cables or the PV
• Ensure input DC voltage ≤Max. DC voltage .Over voltage
generator when power is applied. After switching off the PV and Mains, always
may cause permanent damage to inverter or other losses,
wait for 5minutes to let the intermediate circuit capacitors discharge before
which will not be included in warranty!
you unplug DC and MAINS connectors.
• When accessing the internal circuit of solar inverter, it is very important to
wait 5 minutes before operating the power circuit or demounting the
WARNING!
electrolyte capacitors inside the device. Do not open the device beforehand
• Authorized service personnel must disconnect both AC and since the capacitors require time to sufficiently discharge!
DC power from X3-Forth series before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning or working on any circuits connected
PE Connection and Leakage Current
to the X3 series.
• The inverter incorporates a certified internal Residual Current Device
WARNING! (RCD) in order to protect against possible electrocution and fire hazard in
Do not operate the inverter when the device is running. case of a malfunction in the cables or the inverter. There are two trip
thresholds for the RCD as required for certification (IEC 62109-2: 2011) .
• The default value for eletrocution protection is 30 mA, and for slow rising
WARNING! current is 300 mA.
Risk of electric shock! • If an external RCD is required by local regulations, check which type of
RCD is required for relevant eletric code. It recommends using a type-A
• Prior to the application, please read this section carefully to ensure correct RCD. The recommended RCD values is 100 mA or 300 mA unless a lower
and safe application. Please keep the user manual properly. value is required by the specific local electric codes. When required by
• Use only attachments recommended or sold by SolaX. Otherwise may result local regulations, the use of an RCD type B is permitted.
in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to person. The device is intended to connect to a PV generator with a capacitance limit of
• Make sure that existing wiring is in good condition and that wire is not approx 700 nf.
undersized.
• Do not disassemble any parts of inverter which are not mentioned in
installation guide. It contains no user-serviceable parts. See Warranty for WARNING!
instructions on obtaining service. Attempting to service the X3 Series inverter • High leakage current!
• Earth connection essential before connecting supply.
yourself may result in a risk of electric shock or fire and will void your warranty.
• Keep away from flammable, explosive materials to avoid fire disaster.
• The installation place should be away from humid or corrosive substance. • Incorrect grounding can cause physical injury, death or equipment
• Authorized service personnel must use insulated tools when installing or malfunction and increase electromagnetic.
working with this equipment. • Make sure that grounding conductor is adequately sized as required by
• PV modules shall have an IEC 61730 class A rating. safety regulations.
• Never touch either the positive or negative pole of PV connecting device. • Do not connect the ground terminals of the unit in series in case of a
• Strictly prohibit touching both of them at the same time. multiple installation. This product can cause current with a d.c component,
• The unit contains capacitors that remain charged to a potentially lethal voltage • Where a residual current operated protective (RCD) or monitoring (RCM)
after the MAINS and PV supply has been disconnected. device is used for protection in case of direct or indirect contact, only
one RCD or RCM of type B is allowed on the supply side of this
product.
WARNING!
Hazardous voltage will present for up to 5 minutes after
disconnection from power supply.

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Safety Safety

For United Kingdom

• The installation that connects the equipment to the supply terminals Beware of hot surface.
The inverter can become hot during operation. Avoid contact
shall comply with the requirements of BS 7671. during operation.
• Electrical installation of PV system shall comply with requirements of
Danger of high voltages.
BS 7671 and IEC 60364-7-712.
Danger to life due to high voltages in the inverter!
• No protection settings can be altered.
• Installer shall ensure that equipment is installed and operated to Danger.
maintain at all times in compliance with the requirements of ESQCR22 Risk of electric shock!
(1) (a) .
Observe enclosed documentation.
For Australia and New Zealand
• Electrical installation and maintenance shall be conducted by licensed
The inverter can not be disposed together with the household waste.
electrician and shall comply with Australia National Wiring Rules.
Disposal information can be found in the enclosed documentation.
2.3 Explanation of Symbols Do not operate this inverter until it is isolated from mains
This section gives an explanation of all the symbols shown on the inverter and and on-site PV generation suppliers.
on the type label. Danger to life due to high voltage.
● Symbols on the Inverter There is residual voltage in the inverter which needs 5 minutes to
discharge.
Symbol Explanation • Wait 5 minutes before you open the upper lid or the DC lid.

Communication indicator

DC connection indicator

Grid connection indicator

Alarm indicator

● Symbols on the Type Label

Symbol Explanation
CE mark.
The inverter complies with the requirements of the applicable
CE guildlines.

TUV certificated

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Safety Introduction

2.4 EC Directives 3. Introduction

This chapter follows the requirements of the European low voltage directives, 3.1 Photovoltaic grid connected system
which contains the safety instructions and conditions of acceptability for the X3-Forth, a three-phase transformerless grid connected inverter, is an important
endues system, which you must follow when installing, operating and servicing part of photovoltaic power generation system. It converts the direct current
the unit. If ignored, physical injury or death may follow, or damage may occur generated by the photovoltaic panel into alternating current and also can be
to the unit. Read this instructions before you work on the unit. If you are unable used to optimize self-consumption or feed into the public grid. The first figure shows
to understand the dangers, warnings, cautions or instructions, contact an the typical application scenario of 40k-125k inverter and the second
authorized service dealer before installing. Operating and servicing the unit. figure shows the typical application scenario of 136k-150k inverter.
The Grid connected inverter meets the requirement stipulated in Low Voltage
Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Directive 2014/30/EU. The unit is based on:
EN 62109-1:2010; EN 62109-2:2011; IEC 62109-1 (ed.1) ; IEC62109-2
(ed.1); EN 61000-6-3:2007+A:2011; EN 61000-6-1:2007; EN 61000-6-
2:2005 A B C
In case of installation in PV system, startup of the unit (i.e. start of designated
operation) is prohibited until it is determined that the full system meets the
requirements stipulated in EC Directive (2014/35/EU, 2014/30/EU, etc.)
The grid connected inverter leave the factory completely connecting device
E
and ready for connection to the mains and PV supply, the unit shall be installed
in accordance with national wiring regulations. Compliance with safety
A D E C
regulations depends upon installing and configuring system correctly,
including using the specified wires. The system must be installed only by
professional installers who are familiar with requirements for safety and EMC. Object
NO. Defination Description
The installer is responsible for ensuring that the end system complies with all A Photovoltaic string

the relevant laws in the country where it is to be used. B X3-Forth 40k-125k inverter
The individual subassembly of the system shall be interconnected by means of C Power grid

the wiring methods outlined in nationa / international such as the national D X3-Forth 136K-150K inverter
electric code (NFPA) No.70 or VDE regulation 0107. E Transformer

Warning!
• The inverter shall not be connected to the PV string
requiring positive grounding or negative grounding.
Do not connect local load between inverter and AC
side circuit breaker!

The power grid supported by X3-Forth inverter are TN-S, TN-C, TN-C-S,
TT and IT.
40 kW-70 kW inverters are connected to 220 V / 127 V three-phase four
wire power grid and 80 kW-120 kW inverters are connected to 380V /
400V three-phase four wire power grid, which must be connected with N
line (or not), as shown in Figure 1;
136 kW and 150 kW models are directly connected to the medium
voltage power grid through 500 V or 540 V transformer without N line
access, as shown in Figure 2;
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Introduction Introduction

TN-C TN-C-S TN-S 3.2 Basic Features

L1
L2
L1
L2
L1
L2
Thanks for your purchasing with SolaX X3-Forth Series inverter. The X3-Forth
L3
PEN
L3
N
L3
N
Series inverter is one of the finest inverters on the market today, incorporating
PE PE state-of-the-art technology, high reliability, and convenient control features.
• 2 Strings per MPP tracker, maximum 12 MPP trackers
• Max DC input current 16 A per string, Max DC input current 32 A for each
Inverter Inverter Inverter MPP tracker, supporting double side arrays
• Max 150% oversizing DC input power; Max. 110% apparent AC output power
• Remote error diagnoses and firmware upgrade dispatching grid power
TT IT remotely; reactive power compensating during night
• Smart air cooling, adjustable fan speed
L1 L1
L2 L2
L3
N
L3
• Current monitoring on each MPP tracker, smart I-V curve scan
• Support electric ARC monitoring (optional), AC output terminal temperature
monitoring
• Safety &Reliability: transformerless design with software and hardware
Inverter Inverter protection.
• Power factor regulation.
• Friendly HMI.
Figure
1 - LED status indications.
- LCD display technical data, Human-machine interaction through press
key.
- Dry contact communication interface.
Transfomer
TN-C TN-C-S
Transfomer Transfomer
TN-S - PC remote control.
L1
L2
L1
L2
L1
L2
- Remote upgrade and upgrade through USB interface.
L3
PEN
L3
N
L3
N
- RS485/PLC communication interfaces available (Optional): WI-FI/4G
PE PE
available
- Energy conservation.

Inverter Inverter Inverter

3.3 Overview of the Inverter

TT IT A B
Transfomer Transfomer
L1 L1
L2 L2
L3 L3
N

Inverter Inverter

Figure
2

C D E F G

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3.5
Principle description
The inverter is equipped with multi-channel MPPT for DC input to ensure
maximum power even under different photovoltaic input conditions. The
I inverter unit converts DC into AC that meets the requirements of the
power grid and feeds it into the power grid. The lightning arrester at AC /
DC side can realize the function of surge protection.
H

The principle design of 80K-150K inverter is shown in the figure below:

H

Object
Item Description Description PV1+
PV2+ 输⼊
EMI
Input EMI
DC /DC/DC
DC boost
circuit
PV1- 升压电路
A DC Switch PV2-
PV3+ DC /DC/DC
DC boost
PV4+ Input EMI
EMI
B AC Connector PV3-
输⼊ circuit
升压电路
PV4-
C DC Connector PV5+ DC/DC
输⼊ EMI
PV6+ Input EMI DC / DC boost

D RS 485 / Meter / DRM connector (optional) PV5-

PV6-
升压电路
circuit

PV7+
E Pocket WiFi / LAN / 4G connector (optional) PV8+
PV7-
Input EMI
输⼊ EMI
DC /DC/DC
DC boost
circuit
升压电路
F Ground Connector PV8-
1
DC switch 1 DC surge
Protector
G Ground Screw
PV9+ DC/DC
H LED indicator/LCD (optional) PV10+
PV9-
Input EMI
输⼊ EMI DC / DC boost
circuit
升压电路
120kW, 380V/400V

I Fan support (cooling fan inside)

PV10-
PV11+ DC/DC
Input EMI DC / DC boost
PV12+ 输⼊ EMI + L1

Output filter
circuit 输

Output EMI
PV11- 升压电路
PV12- DC/AC 出 输 L2
DC / AC inverter 滤 出
PV13+ circuit L3
EMI DC /DC/DC
DC boost -
逆变电路 波 EMI
PV14+ Input
输⼊ EMI circuit 器 N
升压电路
WARNING!
PV13- 继电器
Relay
PV14-
PV15+ AC surge
Only authorized personnel is allowed to set the connection. PV16+
PV15-
Input EMI
输⼊ EMI
DC/DC
DC / DC boost
circuit
升压电路
Protector PE

DC switch 2
2 DC surge
Protector

PV16- 136kW/150kW, 500V/540V

PV17+
DC /DC/DC
DC boost
PV18+ Input EMI
输⼊ EMI
circuit
PV17- 升压电路
PV18-
3.4 Dimension + 输 L1

Output filter

Output EMI
PV19+ 出 输
DC /DC/DC
DC boost DC/AC L2
PV20+ Input EMI
输⼊ EMI
circuit
DC / AC inverter 滤 出
PV19- 升压电路 circuit 波 L3
逆变电路 EMI
PV20- - 器
继电器
Relay
PV21+ DC /DC/DC
985 mm 327.5 mm
DC boost
PV22+ EMI
输⼊ EMI
Input circuit PE
PV21- 升压电路 AC surge
PV22- Protector
PV23+ DC /DC/DC
DC boost
PV24+ Input
输⼊ EMI
EMI circuit
升压电路
PV23-
PV24-
3
DC switch 3 DC surge
Protector
660 mm

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4. Technical Data 4.2 AC Output

Ø AC output of 40k-70k inverter
4.1 DC Input
Model X3-FTH-40K-LV X3-FTH-50K-LV X3-FTH-60K-LV X3-FTH-70K-LV
Ø DC input of 40k-70k inverter
Rated AC power [kW] 40 50 60 70

Model X3-FTH-40K-LV X3-FTH-50K-LV X3-FTH-60K-LV X3-FTH-70K-LV Rated AC current [A] 105 131.3 157.5 183.7

Max. active power [kW] 44 55 66 70

Max. DC power [kW] 60 75 90 105
Max. apparent AC power [VA] 44 55 66 70
Max. DC voltage [V] 800 800 800 800
Max. AC current [A] 115.5 144.5 173.5 183.7
Rated DC voltage [V] 360 360 360 360
Nominal AC voltage [V] 220 /127, 3 / N / PE
Start input voltage [V] 200 200 200 200 Nominal AC frequency [Hz] 50/60 (±5)
MPPT voltage range@full load [V] 180-650 180-650 180-650 180-650 Frequency range of power grid [Hz] 50 (±5)/60 (±5)
Max. DC current [A] / MPPT 32 32 32 32 Total harmonic distortion (THDi) <3% (Rated power)
Max. short circuit current [A] / MPPT 46 46 46 46 DC component of AC current <0.5%In

No. of MPP trackers 9 9 12 12 Power factor >0.99 (Rated power)

Strings of MPP tracker 18 18 24 24 Power factor range 0.8 leading-0.8 lagging

Ø DC input of 80k-150k inverter Ø AC output of 80k-150k inverter

Model X3-FTH-80K X3-FTH-100K X3-FTH-110K X3-FTH-120K X3-FTH-125K X3-FTH-136K-MV X3-FTH-150K-MV

Model X3-FTH-80KX3-FTH-100K X3-FTH-110K X3-FTH-120K X3-FTH-125K X3-FTH-136K-MV X3-FTH-150K-MV

Max. DC power [kW] 120 150 165 180 188 204 225 Rated AC power [kW] 80 100 110 120 125 136 150

Max. DC voltage [V] 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100 Rated AC current [A] 121.3/116 151.6/145 166.7/159.5 181.9/174 189.4/181.2 157.1/145.4 173.2/160.4

Rated DC voltage [V] 600 600 600 600 600 730/785 730/785 Max. active power [kW] 88 110 121 132 132 149.6 165

Start input voltage [V] 200 200 200 200 200 Max. apparent AC power [VA] 88 110 121 132 132 149.6 165
200 200
MPPT voltage range@full load [V] 500-800 500-800 500-800 500-800 500-800 Max. AC current [A] 133.4/127.6 166.7/159.5183.4/175.4 200/191.3 200/191.3 172.8/160 190.6/176.5
500-800 500-800

Max. DC current [A] / MPPT Nominal AC voltage [V] 3 × 220 /380 , 3 × 230 /400 , 3W+(N)+PE 500/540,3P3W+PE
32 32 32 32 32 32 32
Grid voltage range [V] 176 - 276 / 304 - 480 * - -
Max. short circuit current [A] / MPPT 46 46 46 46 46 46 46
Nominal AC frequency [Hz] 50/60
No. of MPP trackers 9 9 9 12 12 12 12
Frequency range of power grid [Hz] 50 (±5)/60 (±5)
Strings of MPP tracker 18 18 18 24 24 24 24
Total harmonic distortion (THDi) <3% (Rated power)

DC component of AC current <0.5%In

Power factor >0.99 (Rated power)

Power factor range 0.8 leading-0.8 lagging

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4.3 Efficiency, Safety and Protection 4.4 General Data

Ø Efficiency, safety and protection of 40k-70k inverter Ø General data of 40k-70k inverter

Model X3-FTH-40K-LV X3-FTH-50K-LV X3-FTH-60K-LV X3-FTH-70K-LV Model X3-FTH-40K-LV X3-FTH-50K-LV X3-FTH-60K-LV X3-FTH-70K-LV

Inverter+BMU Inverter+BMU
Max. efficiency 98.0% 98.0% 98.0% 98.0% Self-consumption (night) <10 W

Safety & Protection Isolation type Non-isolated

DC Switch YES Protective Class IP66

DC isolation protection YES Operating temperature range
-25°C~+60°C (derating at +45°C)

Monitoring ground YES Operation relative humidity 0~100% RH
fault protection
Grid protection YES Cooling Smart cooling

Over current protection YES Altitude 4000 m (Derating at 3000)

Over load protection YES Dimension [W/H/D] [mm] 985 × 660 × 327.5

Anti-Islanding protection YES Weight [kg] 84

DC Surge protection Type II Display LED indicator × 4, LCD (Optional)

AC Surge protection Type II Communication interfaces RS485/External WiFi/4G modular (Optional)

Residual current detection YES Safety IEC/EN 62109-1 and 62109-2 (EU)
DC injection monitoring YES EMC IEC/EN 61000-6-3, IEC/EN 61000-6-4
Over heat protection YES Cetification ABNT NBR 16149:2013, ABNT NBR 16150:2013, ABNT NBR IEC 62116: 2012, IEC 61727
Standard warranty [year] 5years/10years (Optional)

Ø Efficiency, safety and protection of 80k-150k inverter Ø General data of 80k-150k inverter

Model X3-FTH-80K X3-FTH-100K X3-FTH-110K X3-FTH-120K X3-FTH-125K X3-FTH-136K-MV X3-FTH-150K-MV

Model X3-FTH-80K X3-FTH-100K X3-FTH-110K X3-FTH-120K X3-FTH-125K X3-FTH-136K-MV X3-FTH-150K-MV

Inverter+BMU
Inverter+BMU Self-consumption (night) <10 W
Max. efficiency 98.6% 98.6% 98.6% 98.6% 98.6% 99.0% 99.0%
Isolation type Non-isolated
Safety & Protection
Protective Class IP66
DC Switch YES
Operating temperature range
-25°C~+60°C (derating at +45°C)
DC isolation protection YES
Monitoring ground Operation relative humidity 0~100%RH
YES
fault protection
Cooling Forced air cooling
Grid protection YES
Altitude 4000 m
Over current protection YES
Dimension [W/H/D] [mm] 985 × 660 × 327.5
Over load protection YES
Weight [kg] 77 83.3
Anti-Islanding protection YES
Display LED indicator × 4, LCD (Optional)
DC Surge protection Type II

AC Surge protection Type II Communication interfaces RS485/External WiFi/4G modular (Optional)

Residual current detection YES Safety IEC/EN 62109-1 and 62109-2 (EU)

DC injection monitoring YES EMC IEC/EN 61000-6-1, IEC/EN 61000-6-2, IEC/EN 61000-6-3, IEC/EN 61000-6-4

Over heat protection YES Cetification
EN 50549, AS4777, VDE4105, IEC 61727, IEC 62116, IEC 61683, IEC 60068, EN 50530
Standard warranty [year] 5years/10years (Optional)

Note: AC voltage and frequency ranges may vary depending on the specific state grid.

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5. Mechanical Installation 5.2.1 Installation environment required

The installation position shall be well ventilated.

5.1 Installation Precaution Make sure the installation site meets the following conditions:
Not be exposed to glare.
Not in areas where highly flammable materials are stored.
DANGER! Not in potential explosive areas.
Before installation, make sure there is no electrical connection. Not in the cool air directly.
Before drilling holes on the wall, make sure the layout of the water Not near the television antenna or antenna cable.
pipes and cables inside the wall is clearly known to avoid any Not higher than altitude of about 4000m above sea level.
danger. Not in environment of precipitation or humidity (0-100%) .
Be sure the ventilation is good enough.
The ambient temperature in the range of -25°C to +60°C.
CAUTION!
Avoide direct sunlight, rain exposure, snow laying up during installing and
Personal injury and machine damage may be caused by improper
operating.
movement of the inverter.
Please be strictly comply with the instructions of this manual when
moving the installing the inverter.

5.2 Selection for the installation position

The installation location selected for the inverter is quite critical in the aspect of
the guarantee of machine safety, service life and performance. No direct sunlight No rain exposure No snow lay up
• X3-Forth series has the IP66 ingress protection, which allows it to be installed
outside the door.
• The installation position shall be convenient for wiring connection, operation
and maintenance.

Direct sunlight Rain exposure Snow lay up

5.2.2 Installation carrier required

The wall or stand hanging the inverter should meet conditions below:
1) Solid brick / concrete, or strength equivalent mounting surface;
2) Inverter must be supported or strengthened if the strength of wall/stand isn’t
enough. (such as wooden wall, the wall covered by thick layer of decoration)

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5.2.3 Installation angle required 5.2.4 Installation space required

-The inclination angle of the flat installation shall be greater than 10° and can
not be tilted forward, inverted, excessive back tilted or side tilted. To ensure good heat dissipation and convenient disassembly, the minimum
-The inverter shall be installed more than 500 mm above the ground. clearance around the inverter shall not be less than the following values, as
shown in the following figure.

≥600 mm

≥700 mm ≥700 mm ≥1000 mm

≥500 mm
≥500mm

For multi-inverter installation, please reserve the space of 700 mm at least

between each left and right inverter and at least 500 mm between each
upper and lower inverter.

≥700 mm

≥500 mm ≥500 mm

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5.3 Tools preparation for installation and connection

Tool equipment
Tool equipment Type Name Image Name Image
Type Name Image Name Image
Individual
Bit Φ10 Protection
Safety Safety
Hammer gloves shoes
Tool
Multimeter
drill

Protective Dust cover

glasses
Crosshead Torque
screwdriver wrench
5.4 Check for Transport Damages
Make sure the inverter is intact during transportation. If there are some visible
Machine Installation Tools

Wire damages, such as cracks, please contact your dealer immediately.

Terminals
stripper
press clamp 5.5 Packing Lists
Terminal Open the package and fetch out the product, check the accessories at first.
Utility knife crimping The packing list shows as below.
tool (CT-80)

Crimping
Tool Marker
X3-Forth inverter x1 Bracket
x1 M10xL40 Bolt combination x4

Rubber
Tape
hammer
measure

M8
Bolt
x2 Female DC connector
x24 Positive DC pin contact x24

Negative DC pin contact x24
Wire cutter Digital level
Male DC connectors x24

Hot-air Heat-shrnk
blower tubing
Communication connector x1 Double offset ring wrench x1 User manual x1

Installation guide
X3-Forth 40.0kW-150.0kW

Installation guide x1 WiFi (Optional)

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5.6 Installation steps

5.6.1 Installation steps of mounting the inverter on the wall
Ø Step 1: Fix the bracket on the wall

a) Find out the bracket and M8 bolts from the accessory bag as below:
And prepare M10x80 iron expansion combination in advance. Please kindly
note that M10x80 screws are not in the accessory bag. Please prepare them in
advance. a)

b) Hang the inverter on the bracket and secure it on the bracket with M8
bolts.

Bracket x1 M8
Bolt x2
a)

b) Use the bracket as a template for marking the positions of drilling holes
on the wall with digital level and marker.
c) Use φ10 drill to drill holes in accordance with the mark. The depth of the
holes shall be at least 65 mm.
d) Insert the expansion screws into the holes, hang the bracket on the screw
and fix it with nut. b)
5.6.2 Installation steps of mounting inverter on the stand
Ø Step 1: Fix the bracket on the stand

a) Find out the four M10xL40 bolt combination, bracket and two M8
Expansion screw
Bracket
bolts from the accessory bag as below:
Nut

b) c) d)

Ø Step 2: Hang the inverter on the bracket

M10xL40 x4 Bracket x1 M8
Bolt x2
a)
a) Lift up the inverter. Two methods are available for your choice.
Method 1: Four installers directly hold the inverter on the two sides and lift
it up.
Method 2: Install two lifting rings on the two sides of inverter and lift it up.

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b) Use the bracket as a template for marking the position of drilling holes on 6. Electrical connection
the stand with a digital level and marker.
c) Use φ10 drill to drill holes in accordance with the mark. The depth of the 6.1 Groundng connection
holes shall be at least 35 mm.
d) Pre-install the bracket on the stand and screw in the M10X40 screws. The uncharged metal parts in the photovoltaic power generation system,
including the photovoltaic substrate bracket and the metal shell of the
inverter, should be reliably grounded. The grounding part of multiple
inverters and photovoltaic array shall be connected to the same grounding
Bracket
bus to establish reliable equipotential connection.
M10x40 bolt
combination

Ø Step 1: Make the grounding cable

b) c) d) a) Select 35-70 mm² yellow and green conductor with proper length
by wire cutter and OT copper terminal. Use wire stripper to strip the
insulation layer of the conductor end. The stripped length shall be as
Ø Step 2: Hang the inverter on the bracket shown below:
a) Lift up the inverter. Two methods are available for your choice. b) Tighten the stripped end and pull the heat-shrink tubing over the
Method 1: Four installers directly hold the inverter on the two sides and lift grounding cable. The heat-shrink tubing must be at below cable section.
it up. A=B+(2~3mm) C=A+2cm
Method 2: Install two lifting rings on the two sides of inverter and lift it up.

Heat-shrink tubing

a) B b)

c) Insert the stripped section into the OT copper terminal and crimp
a) with crimping tool.
d) Pull the heat-shrink tubing over the stripped section of OT terminal
b) Hang the inverter on the bracket and secure it on the bracket with M8 and use hot-air blower to shrink it so that it can be in firm contact with OT
bolts. terminal.

c) d)

b)

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Ø Step 2: Connect the grounding cable to the inverter.

a) Connect the grounding cable to the inverter and fix it wit torque 12
N.m

Female DC connector
x24 Positive DC pin contact x24

Male DC connectors x24 Negative DC pin contact x24

WARNING!
Be sure the ground wire must be
b) Turn off the DC switch and prepare a 10 AWG PV cable. Use wire
connected!
stripper to strip 6 mm insulation layer of the PV cable end.
6 mm

Cable size: 10 AWG

6.2 PV String Connection

WARNING!
c) Tighten the stripped section and insert it into the PV pins. And use
Before connecting the inverter, make sure that the open circuit
terminals press clamp to clamp it so that the stripped section of PV cable is in
voltage of the photovoltaic string shall not exceed 1100 V
firm contact with PV pins.
under any conditions, otherwise, the inverter will be damaged.

PV cable Positive PV pin

WARNING!
Do not ground the positive or negative pole of the PV string,
otherwise it will cause serious damage to the inverter.

WARNING!
Make sure that the positive and negative poles of the PV string Negative PV pin
are correctly connected with the corresponding identification
of the inverter.

Ø Step 1: Make the PV cable

a) Find out the positive/negative x24 DC connector and x24 positive/ d) Insert the PV cable through fastening head and plug (male and female)
nagative DC pin contact from accessory bag. and force the male or female plug to the cable. You will hear “Click” which
indicates the connection is completed. Then tighten the fastening head.

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Positive terminal (Male)

The correct operation is as follows:
-Use clamp current meter to measure DC string current.
-If it is greater than 0.5 A, please wait until the current is less than 0.5 A.
-Only when the current is less than 0.5 A, can the DC power be cut off and the
DC string be pulled out.

The inverter damage caused by improper operation will not be included in the
Negative terminal (Female)
warranty.

Requirements for photovoltaic modules connecting to the same circuit:

-All PV modules shall be of the same specification.
-All PV modules have the same tilt angle and orientation.
(Torque: 3-4N.m)
Tighten the fastening head -The open circuit voltage of the PV string shall not exceed 1100 V at the
coldest expected temperature in time
Ø Step 2: Measure the voltage of DC input

Use a multimeter to measure the PV voltage of DC input, verify the polarity WARNING!
of DC input cable, and ensure that the voltage fo each string is within the range Electric shock!
of inverter.

Ø Step 3: Connect the PV cable to the inverter Do not touch live DC wires. When photovoltaic modules are exposed to light,
Connect the PV cable to the corresponding PV port on the inverter, shown high voltage will occur, which will lead to the risk of electric shock, resulting in
as below: death due to contact with DC conductor.

6.3 Grid Connection

+ + WARNING!
PV 2 PV 4
Ensure electrical connection design meets local national
- - and local standards.

WARNING!
The PE wire (ground wire) of the inverter must be reliably
grounded.
WARNING!
When the DC cable is reversely connected or the inverter fails
to work normally, it is forbidden to turn off the DC switch WARNING!
directly or pull out the DC string. Disconnect the circuit breaker or fuse of inverter and grid
connection access point.

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Note: d) Open the cover of the wiring box.

-It is recommended to add circuit breaker or fuse at AC side, whose
specification is more than 1.25 times of rated AC output current.
-70~240 mm² copper wire is recommended. If aluminum wire is needed,
please consult the inverter manufacturer.
-Use copper terminal for copper wire, use copper aluminum terminal for
aluminum wire, not aluminum terminal directly.
Ø Step 1: Make the AC cable

a) Select the appropriate OT terminal and black, red and yellow and
green cable with proper length by wire cutter, and use wire stripper to
strip the insulation layer of the AC cable end. The stripped insulation layer
shall be 2-3 mm longer than “D” part of OT terminal.

Ø Step 2: Connect the AC cable to the inverter

A
L1 L1 / L2 / L3 / N a) Use utility knife to cut out the pagoda type protection ring in
L2
L3
accordance with the whole cable size, route the AC cable through the pagoda
N protection ring, and connect it to the AC terminals L1, L2, L3 and N in turn, and
PE D+(2~3) mm
tighten it with torque wrench (with the torque of 25~30 N·m).
B A≤260 mm a≤45 mm D
B≤150 mm 12.5≤b≤15 mm

b) Pull the heat-shrink tubing over AC cable.

c) Insert the stripped section into OT terminal and crimp with crimping
tool and pull the heat-shrink tubing over the crimped section of OT terminal.
Then use hot air blower to shrink it so that they are in firm contact with OT
terminal.

Separate PE cable Multi-core
cable

b) Re-install the cover of wiring box and tighten it with screws (with the
b)
torque of 5~7 N·m).

c)

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6.4 Communication Connection 6.4.2 Connection steps of communication cable

a) Find out the communication terminal from the accessory bag and
6.4.1 Communication signal definition disassemble it into the following parts.
20
30
10

COM terminal Housing Body Seal ring Seal body Claw nut
1
21
11
b) Select 0.5-0.75 mm2 conductor and use wire stripper to strip 12-14
Port Pin Definition Remark mm insulation layer of the cable end and insert the insulated cord end terminal
1 RS485A IN+ to the cable end. (ENY0512 nylon terminal for 0.5
mm²/22 AWG conductor;
ENY7515 nylon terminal for 0.75
mm²/20 AWG conductor)
2 RS485B IN- c) Use terminals press clamp to make the terminal in firm contact with the
3 Rs485 IN-GND Inverter RS485 cable end.
networking or connect
RS-485-1 4 RS485A OUT+ the data collector 20-25 mm 12-14 mm

5 RS485B OUT-

6 Rs485
OUT-GND

7 RS485A METER Connect
the
RS485
meter

RS-485-2
or
other
devices
8 RS485B METER

9 V+5V

10 COM_GND

11 DRM1/5

12 DRM2/6
d) Set the nut, claw, seal body, seal ring and body on the communication
13 DRM3/7 cable in turn.
Reserved for DRM
DRM
14 DRM4/8

15 RG/0

16 CL/0

21 Digital IN+
DI Input
digital
signal
22 Digital IN-

29 Digital OUT+
DO Output
digital
signal
V
Body,
PV connection
Seal ring, Seal body, Claw, nut

30 Digital OUT-

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e) Insert the tube type terminal into the housing according to the label on 6.5 Monitoring Connection
it. Push the terminal-inserted housing into the body. There will be a slight sound Solaxcloud is a mobile phone application that can communicate with the
of “Click”, which indicates the connection is completed. inverter via WiFi/LAN/4G. It can realize alarm query, parameter configuration,
daily maintenance and other functions. This is a convenient maintenance
platform.

Plug Dongle into “USB” port at the bottom of the inverter. After the DC side or
AC side is powered on, the APP and inverter can be connected. Please refer to
the corresponding manual for details.

Housing

f) Push the seal body into seal ring, then push the claw.
g) Clockwise tighten the nut with torque 8+/-2 N.m.
h) Keep the buttons on both sides pressed and connect it to the COM
port of the inverter. There will be a slight sound of “Click” if it is correctly
connected. Ø WiFi connection
Solax Pocket WiFi Dongle connects to a local network within 50 m of the
installation to enable access to the SolaX Cloud monitoring platform.

SolaX Cloud
f) g) h)

6.4.3 Release steps of communication cable

Router
For releasing the communication cable, please keep the buttons on the two
Ø LAN connection
sides pressed and pull out the cable to make it unlocked.
If WiFi isn’t suitable, the Pocket LAN enables users to connect to the network
via an ethernet cable. Ethernet allows for a much more stable connection with
less interference.

SolaX Cloud

Router
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Ø 4G connection 7. Start up the Inverter

SolaX Pocket 4G dongle allows you to use a 4G connection to monitor your ● Start inverter after checking all below steps:
system without the option of connecting to a local network. (This product is not
available in the UK) a) Check that device is fixed well on the wall or stand.
b) Make sure all the DC breakers and AC breakers are disconnected.
c) AC cable is connected to grid correctly.
d) All PV panels are connected to inverter correctly, DC connectors which are
not used should be sealed by cover.
e) Turn on the DC switch to the “ON”position.

● Start the inverter

Inverter will start automatically when PV panels generate enough energy.
Check the status of LED indication
If the LED indication is not on, please check the below:
Ø Basic setting and advanced setting - All the connections are right.
- All the external circuit breakers are closed.
Basic settings include the time, date, language and system switch. - The DC switch of the inverter is in the “ON” position.

Advanced settings can set the new password of the inverter, buzzer enable,
timing switch, etc.
-Under different standard codes, the parameters that can be set for the inverter
are different.
-If you change the grid standard code, some parameters may revert to factory
defaults. After the grid standard code is changed, please check whether the
previously set parameters are affected.
-Sending reset, plant recovery, shutdown or upgrade instructions to the inverter
may cause the inverter to be unable to be connected to the grid and affect
power generation.
Communication indicator Alarm indicator
-The power grid parameters, protection parameters, characteristic parameters
and power regulation parameters of the inverter must be set by professionals.
power grid
Incorrect setting of parameters, protection parameters and characteristic DC connection indicator Grid connection indicator
parameters may cause the inverter not connected to the grid and incorrect
setting of power adjustment parameters.
-The error may cause that the inverter cannot be connected to the power grid
according to the power grid requirements, thus affecting the power generation.
-Parameter name, ranges, and defaults may change or adjust in the future.

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LED Indicator status Indicator status definition 8 Troubleshooting

Always light on The inverter communication is normal.

Communication signal 8.1 Troubleshooting

indicator
(blue) Flashing No communication data is sent or received for a long time.
This section contains information and procedures for solving possible problems with
X3 series inverters, and provides you with troubleshooting tips to identify and solve
Always light on The inverter is in grid-connected state.
most problems that could occur with the X3 series inverters.
If the fault signal light is on, it indicates errors occur on the inverter DC side. If the fault This section will help you narrow down the source of any problems you may
DC side signal indicator Flashing
(green)
signal light is off, it indicates no errors occur on the inverter DC side and at least one encounter. Please read the following troubleshooting steps.
channel of MPPT input voltage is higher than 200 V.
Check warnings or fault messages on System Control Panel or Fault codes on the
Always light off The input voltage of all channels of MPPT is less than 200 V; Or DC switch is not inverter information panel. If a message is displayed, record it before doing anything
turned on.
further.
Always light on The inverter is in grid-connected state. Attempt the solution indicated in troubleshooting lists.
If the fault signal indicator is on, it indicates errors occur on inverter AC side; If the
Grid connection indicator Flashing fault signal indicator is off, AC grid is connected and the inverter is not in grid- If your inverter's information panel is not displaying a Fault light, check the following list
(green) connected state.
to make sure that the present state of the installation allows proper operation of the
Always light off The inverter is not connected to the grid;
unit.
— Is the inverter located in a clean, dry, adequately ventilated place?
The inverter is faulty
— Have the DC input breakers been opened?
Always light on
— Are the cables adequately sized and short enough?
— Are the input and output connections and wiring in good condition?
Inverter fault indicator Flashing The inverter prompts warning
(Red) — Are the configurations settings correct for your particular installation?
— Are the display panel and the communications cable properly
Always light off The inverter is currently in a normal state, and there is no fault.
connected and undamaged?

● Four LED lights have three states: Contact SolaX Customer Service for further assistance. Please be prepared to
Always on / always off / flashing describe details of your system installation and provide model and serial number
The specific definitions are as follows: of the unit.
Note:
When there is firmware in the inverter system in the upgrading state, the other 3 LED Global Service Center: +86 (571) 56260033 ext 749
lights are in the flashing state except the communication signal light; Do not operate General Enquiry: +86 (571) 56260011
the inverter before upgrading finished. Sales Enquiry: +86 (571) 56260008
E-Mail: info@solaxpower.com
Fax: +86 (571) 56075753

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error Diagnostics and Solutions error Diagnostics and Solutions

PV insulation impedance below safety value
Instantaneous high voltage of power grid
1. Check PV electrical connection;
ISO_Fail 2. Check the grounding of inverter;
GridVol_OP_INST
1. Check whether the grid voltage is within the allowable range;
2. Try to re run the inverter;
3. Contact the installer;

Incorrect meter direction Grid frequency exceeds allowable value

Meter_Oppsite
1. Confirm whether the current direction of the meter is correct; GridFreq_OP1 1. Check whether the power grid frequency is within the allowable range;
2. Contact the installer 2. Try to re run the inverter;

The inverter receives the shutdown command and is in the shutdown state The grid frequency is lower than the allowable value
Remote_Off 1. Send the startup command through app or web to re run the inverter; GridFreq_UP1 1. Check whether the power grid frequency is within the allowable range;
2. Contact the installer 2. Try to re run the inverter;

Grid rated frequency setting error Loss of grid phase voltage

Freq_Cfg_Err 1. Check whether the state / power grid directive is set correctly; GridPhase_Loss 1. Check the grid voltage;
2. Contact the installer 2. Check the power grid electrical connection AC switch;
3. Try to re run the inverter
Inverter grounding fault
1. Check whether the Neutral line of the power grid is correctly connected; Grid voltage imbalance
Gnd_Conn_Err 2. Check whether the inverter ground wire is correctly connected; Grid_Unbalance 1. Check whether the grid voltage is within the allowable range;
3. Try to re run the inverter; 2. Try to re run the inverter;
4. Contact the installer;
Reversed PV connection on MPPT1 (PV01-PV12 respectively represent the PV
Grid fault
input channel 1-12)
PV01_Reverse 1. Check whether the electrical connection of PV module is correct; Grid_FRT 1. Check whether the grid voltage is within the allowable range;
2. Try to re run the inverter;
2. Contact the installer
PV input voltage is higher than the allowable value (PV1-PV12 respectively Bus hardware overvoltage
represents 1-12 PV overvoltage) 1. Check the PV voltage and confirm that it is within the allowable range;
PV_VolHigh
1. Check the PV voltage and confirm that it is within the allowable range; DCBus_HW_OVP 2. Try to restart the inverter;
2. Reduce the number of PV modules in series and reduce PV voltage; 3. Contact the installer
3. Contact the installer
MPPT software overcurrent
Bus software overvoltage
1. Check whether the PV input is short circuited;
BST_SW_OCP

2. Try to restart the inverter; PBus_FSW_OVP 1. Try to restart the inverter;
2. Contact the installer
3. Contact the installer

MPPT hardware overcurrent

1. Check whether the PV input is short circuited; Bus software overvoltage
BST_HW_OCP 2. Try to restart the inverter; NBus_FSW_OVP 1. Try to restart the inverter;
3. Contact the installer 2. Contact the installer

Bus software overvoltage

Power failure of power grid / disconnection of AC line or AC switch.
1. Check the PV voltage and confirm that it is within the allowable range;
Grid_Loss 1. Check whether the grid voltage is normal; DCBus_SW_OVP 2. Try to restart the inverter;
2. Check the power grid electrical connection AC switch;
3. Contact the installer
3. Try to restart the inverter

The grid voltage exceeds the allowable value Bus software undervoltage
1. Check the PV voltage and confirm that it is within the allowable range;
GridVol_OP1
1. Check whether the grid voltage is within the allowable range; DCBus_SW_UVP 2. Try to restart the inverter;
2. Try to re run the inverter;
3. Contact the installer

The grid voltage is lower than the allowable value Bus imbalance
GridVol_UP1 1. Check whether the grid voltage is within the allowable range; DCBus_Unbalance 1. Try to restart the inverter;
2. Try to re run the inverter; 2. Contact the installer

The average grid voltage in 10 minutes exceeds the allowable value The PV voltage is higher than the Bus voltage
GridVol_OP_10M 1. Check whether the grid voltage is within the allowable range; PV_Above_Bus 1. Try to restart the inverter;
2. Try to re run the inverter; 2. Contact the installer

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error Diagnostics and Solutions error Diagnostics and Solutions

Bus soft start failure The temperature of inverter module is higher than the allowable value
DcBus_SSErr 1. Try to restart the inverter; Inv_IGBT_NTC_OTP 1. Confirm that the inverter is well ventilated;
2. Contact the installer 2. Try to restart the inverter;
3. Contact the installer

Low PV power The AC terminal temperature is higher than the allowable value
SunPWR_Weak 1. Try to restart the inverter; AC_TB_NTC_OTP 1. Confirm that the inverter is well ventilated;
2. Contact the installer 2. Try to restart the inverter;
3. Contact the installer

Relay fault The internal temperature is higher than the allowable value
1. Confirm that the AC terminal of the inverter is well wired;
InvRelay_Err 1. Try to restart the inverter; Envir_Tmp_High 2. Try to restart the inverter;
2. Contact the installer
3. Contact the installer

Relay pull in fault The internal temperature is lower than the allowable value
Relay_OnErr 1. Try to restart the inverter; Envir_Tmp_Low 1. Confirm that the inverter is well ventilated;
2. Contact the installer 2. Try to restart the inverter;
3. Contact the installer

Inverter software overcurrent Temperature sensor connection failure

Inv_SW_OCP 1. Try to restart the inverter; TmpSensor_Loss 1. Try to restart the inverter;
2. Contact the installer 2. Contact the installer

Internal SPI failure

Inverter peak overcurrent fault Comm_SPI_Err 1. Try to restart the inverter;
Inv_PkCur_OL 1. Try to restart the inverter;
2. Contact the installer
2. Contact the installer
Internal CAN failure
Comm_CAN_Err 1. Try to restart the inverter;
Inverter hardware overcurrent 2. Contact the installer
Inv_HW_OCP 1. Try to restart the inverter;
2. Contact the installer EEPROM fault
EPRM_RW_Err 1. Try to restart the inverter;
2. Contact the installer
DCI exceeds allowable value
Fan 1 fault
Inv_DCI_Err 1. Try to restart the inverter; FAN1_Err 1. Try to restart the inverter;
2. Contact the installer
2. Contact the installer

Fan 2 fault
Inverter peak overcurrent fault FAN2_Err 1. Try to restart the inverter;
Inv_SC_Err 1. Try to restart the inverter; 2. Contact the installer
2. Contact the installer
AC lightning protection module failure
MOV_AC_Err 1. Try to restart the inverter;
GFCI sensor failure 2. Contact the installer
GFCI_CT_Err 1. Try to restart the inverter;
2. Contact the installer DC lightning protection module failure
MOV_DC_Err 1. Try to restart the inverter;
2. Contact the installer
GFCI failure
1. Check whether the inverter ground wire is correctly connected;
GFCI_Err 2. Try to restart the inverter; Model setting error
3. Contact the installer Type_Model_Err 1. Try to restart the inverter;
2. Contact the installer
Inverter hardware overcurrent fault
Inv_HW_OCPA 1. Try to restart the inverter; Software version unmatched error
2. Contact the installer SW_VerMisMatch 1. Try to restart the inverter;
2. Contact the installer
Boost module temperature above allowable value
1. Confirm that the inverter is well ventilated;
Bst_IGBT_NTC_OTP 2. Try to restart the inverter;
3. Contact the installer

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8.2 Routine Maintenance • Maintain periodically

Only qualified person may perform the following works.
Inverters do not need any maintenance or correction in most condition, To ensure During the process of using the inverter, the manage person shall examine and
that the X3-Forth can operate properly for a long term, you are advised maintain the machine regularly. The concrete operations are follow.
to perform routine maintenance on it. Before cleaning the system, connecting 1) Check that if the cooling fins on the rear of inverter are covered by dirts,
cables, and maintaining the grounding reliability, power off the system. and the machine should be cleaned and absorbed dust when necessary.
This work shall be check from time to time.
• Fan Maintenance 2) Check that if the indicators of the inverter are in normal state, check if the display
The external fan of inverter is in operation for a long time. In order to keep the fan in of the inverter (if it has screen) is normal. This check should be performed at least
normal working state, it is necessary to clean the fan regularly (it is recommended to every 6 months.
clean it once a year). 3) Check that if the input and output wires are damaged or aged. This check should
If the service life is too long, the fan may fail, and the fan needs to be repaired or be performed at least every 6 months.
replaced. The maintenance or replacement requires professional operation. 4) Check whether the ground terminal and ground cable are securely connected
and all terminals and ports are properly sealed. This check should be performed at
Step 1. Before maintenance of fan, the AC connection must be disconnected, then least every 6 months.
the DC switch must be disconnected and wait 5 minutes till the inverter is 5) You should get the inverter panels cleaned and their safety checked at least every
completely OFF. 6 months.
Step 2. Remove the fan support fixing screw as shown in the figure below.
Step 3. Pull out the fan bracket, stop at the position about 150 mm, then pull off the
fan waterproof connector, then pull the fan bracket again to pull out the whole
bracket.
Step 4. Clean, repair, or replace the fan.

• Safety checks
Safety checks should be performed at least every 12 months by manufacturer's
qualified person who has adequate training, kownledge, and practical experience
to perform these tests.The data should be recorded in an equipment log.If the device
is not functioning properly or fails any of test, the device has to be repaired.For safety
check details, refer to this manual, section 2 Safety instruction and EC Directives.

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Decommissioning Disclaimer

9 Decommissioning 10 Disclaimer
9.1 Dismantling the Inverter X3 series inverters are transported, used and operated under limited condition, such
Switch off the DC and AC switch/breaker and disconnect the inverter from as environmental, electrical etc. SolaX shall not be liable to provide the service,
DC Input and AC output. technical support or compensation under conditions listed below, including but not
Wait for 5 minutes for de-energizing. limited to:
Disconnect communication and optional connection wirings.
• Inverter is damaged or broken by force majeure (such as earthquake, flooding,
Remove the inverter from the bracket.
thunderstorm, lighting, fire hazard, volcanic eruption etc).
• Inverter's warranty is expired and doesn't buy extended warranty.
WARNING! • Can't provide the inverter's SN, warranty card or invoice.
Before dismantling the inverter, please be sure to disconnect the DC • Inverter is damaged by man-made cause. Inverter is used or operated against any
switch, and then unplug the PV and AC cables, otherwise it will lead items in local policy.
to an electric shock hazard. • Inverter's installation, configuration, commissioning doesn't follow the requirements
mentioned in this manual.
• Inverter is installed, refitted or operated in improper ways mentioned in this manual
without authority from SolaX.
9.2 Packaging • Inverter is installed, operated under improper environment or electrical condition
mentioned in this manual without authority from SolaX.
If possible, please pack the inverter with the original packaging. • Inverter is changed, updated or disassembled on hardware or software without
If it is no longer available, you can also use an equivalent carton that meets the authority from SolaX.
following requirements. • Obtain the communication protocol from other illegal channels.
• Suitable for loads more than 80 kg. • Build monitoring, control system without authority from SolaX.
• With handle. • Connect to other brands batteries without authority from SolaX.
• Can be fully closed.
• SolaX will keep right to explain all the contents in this user manual.
9.3 Storage and Transportation
Store the inverter in dry place where ambient temperatures are always between
-25°C - +60°C. Take care of the inverter during the storage and transportation,
keep less than 4 cartons in one stack.
When the inverter or other related components need to be disposed. Have it
carried out according to local waste handling regulations. Please be sure to deliver
wasted inverters and packing materials to certain site, which can assist relevant
department to dispose and recycle.

9.4 Disposing of the X3-Forth

If the X3-Forth service life expires, dispose of it according to the local disposal rules
for electrical equipment waste.

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Warranty
Registration
Form
For Customer (Compulsory)

Name Country
Phone Number Email
Address
State Zip Code
Product Serial Number
Date of Commissioning
Installation Company Name
Installer Name Electrician License No.

For Installer

Module ( If Any )
Module Brand
Module Size(W)
Number of String Number of Panel Per String

Battery ( If Any )
Battery Type
Brand
Number of Battery Attached

Date of Delivery Signature

Please visit our warranty website: https://www.solaxcloud.com/#/warranty

to complete the online warranty registration or use your mobile phone to
scan the QR code to register.

For more detailed warranty terms, please visit SolaX official website: www.solaxpower.com
to check it.

614.00002.07
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IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLATION!
GET YOUR WARRANTY CERTIFICATE
FROM SOLAX!
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1
Open your
camera app
2
Wait for the
camera to
and point recognize
your device the QR code
at the QR
code

3
Click banner
or notification
Notification
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OK
4Warranty
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when it appears page will be
on the screen loaded
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