Mounting Steps

- Mark position of five holes. - Drill holes with φ10 drill.

- Tighten the expansion tubes.
- Depth: at least 60mm.

Quick Installation Guide

X3-Hybrid 5kW-10kW - Screw the expansion screws.
Φ10 drilling machine Power :2.5± 0.1Nm
- Match the inverter with the bracket.
- Buckle the back card of the inverter back to the back of the wall.

Packing List PV and AC Connection

PV connection steps(PV cable size:12AWG): - Align the halves connectors
positive DC
male plug
pin contact

Overview of PV connection
7 mm

tight nut
negative DC clamp contact
Battery connectors nut
pin contact
(positive X1, negative X1) cable
DC connectors DC pin connectors
Inverter X1 Bracket X1 Expansion bolt X5 (positive X3, negative X3) (positive X3, negative X3) 7 mm female plug

AC connection steps(AC cable size: refer to table1):

(φ4 hexagon wrench.
torque:3± 0.1Nm) L1 12mm

L2
L3
N
PE

8 pin terminal X1 Ring terminal X2 NTC X1 Scope tape X1

60mm

AC terminal X12 Grounding nut X1 Set screw(for mounting) X2

2. Make AC wires.
1.Remove the top-down cover.

X3-Hybrid 5kW-10kW
a. L-wire,N-wire connection
(The screwdriver .torque:1.2± 0.1Nm)

User manual X1
Warranty card X1 Quick installation guide X1 Wifi module(optional) X1

4. Connect the wire to the AC terminal in the inverter.

3. Insert AC cable into Grid port X3-Hybrid-5.0-D X3-Hybrid-6.0-D X3-Hybrid-8.0-D X3-Hybrid-10.0-D
through screw cap. Model X3-Hybrid-5.0-N X3-Hybrid-6.0-N X3-Hybrid-8.0-N X3-Hybrid-10.0-N
Cable 4-5mm² 4-5mm² 4-5mm² 5-6mm²
Micro-breaker 20A 20A 25A 32A b. PE wire connection
table1 (The sleeve .torque:1.2± 0.1Nm)

I EPS Connection(for E Version ) Lithium Battery Connection(optional)

Note: For lead-acid battery connection, please refer to Important Instruction for lead acid battery.
EPS wiring diagram EPS connection steps: Battery connection diagram
Battery breaker
E Version For AU/NZ 1. Make wire(EPS cable size: refer to table 2) Before connecting to battey, please install a nonpolarized DC breaker to make
sure inverter can be securely disconnected during maintanance.
12mm
the cable is not L1
required for L2
X3-Hybrid-5.0-D X3-Hybrid-6.0-D X3-Hybrid-8.0-D X3-Hybrid-10.0-D
PV1+ SolaX X3-Hybrid inverter Australia L3 Model
PV1 - N X3-Hybrid-5.0-N X3-Hybrid-6.0-N X3-Hybrid-8.0-N X3-Hybrid-10.0-N
60mm

Nominal voltage of DC breaker should be larger than maximum

PV2+ Voltage
voltage of battery.
PV2 -
L1 L2 L3 N L1 L2 L3 N
For Australia/New Zealand Current[A] 32A

+ - 12mm

SolaX meter Main switch L1

L2
L3
Nonpolarized BMS PIN Definition
L1 N DC breaker
L2 Communication connection
L3 PE
60mm
Communication interface bewteen inverter and battery is CAN with a RJ45
N Battery connector.
PE
For other countries
Power connection PIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Changeover device with Definition NTC GND GND BMS_CANH BMS_CANL GND BMS_485A BMS_485B
interlocked switching -
+ CAN
Note: The battery communication can only work when the battery BMS is compatible
N-BAR table2: Cable and Micro-breaker recommended with the inverter.
X3-Hybrid-5.0-D X3-Hybrid-6.0-D X3-Hybrid-8.0-D X3-Hybrid-10.0-D
high-voltage lithium battery.
E-BAR Model X3-Hybrid-5.0-N X3-Hybrid-6.0-N X3-Hybrid-8.0-N X3-Hybrid-10.0-N

RCD RCD EPS Cable ≥5mm² ≥5mm² ≥5mm² ≥5mm²

E L1 L2 L3 N E L1 L2 L3 N EPS breaker 25A 25A 32A 32A
EPS
Loads A:Power Connection Steps:
Loads
2. Insert EPS cable into EPS port through screw cap. Press down spring until it clicks audibly into place
(One-word screwdriver.Torque:1.2± 0.1Nm)

E Version For Other Countries L1 L2 L3 N

PV1+ SolaX X3-Hybrid inverter

PV1 -
wire strands
PV2+
The live wire must be visible in the chamber
PV2 -
L1 L2 L3 N L1 L2 L3 N PE

+ -
SolaX meter Main switch
L1
L2
L3
N B:Communication Connection Steps:
Battery
PE
BMS
PE

DPDT
RCD RCD

E-BAR

E L1 L2 L3 N E L1 L2 L3 N
Australia/New Zealand other countries
EPS Step1: Disassemble the BMS cable gland.
Loads
Loads
Step2: Prepare a communication
Note: The right most port cable(without sheath)and insert
Note: Connect PE wire into the communication cable through Step3: Assemble the cable gland and
This function can be achieved manually or automatically according to should not be connected ! PE port at right ! screw the cable nut.
the cable nut.
user’s preference.
For manual solution, please install an external switch.
For automatical solution, please contact our sales.
 Meter Connection Earth Connection&Start Inverter
Meter connection diagram 485B 485A
Meter connection step To inverter-L To inverter-N

3
Earth Connection Steps(mandatory):
6 9
1)Insert L/N wires and the 485A/B 16 15

cable into the meter.（detail please

3 6 9
Cable size: 12AWG.
see meter manual)
1 4 7 11

1 4 7 11
To grid-L To grid-N

2) Insert the other side of the cable into the meter port on the ring terminal
inverter.
a. Unscrew the cable nut of Meter connector and insert two
communication wires through it.
(φ4 hexagon wrench.torque:1.5±0.2Nm)
485A
wires
485B
Meter connection
Electrical
grid Load b. Trip the insulation from the communication cable, and then Start inverter
insert it into a 8 pin green terminal.(Torque:0.4± 0.1Nm)
L c. Insert the terminal into corresponding Meter terminal block
inside of the inverter.(Torque:0.4± 0.1Nm) 8 1
2
N
Torque:0.4± 0.1Nm
Home Electric meter, PV1+ SolaX X3-Hybrid inverter
Three phase PV1 -
meter

Torque:0.2± 0.1Nm 485A 485B

PV2+
PV2 -
L1 L2 L3 N L1 L2 L3 N PE
Connect the RS485 line from meter with a RJ45 connector and finish
the configuration, then plug this RJ45 connector to the "Meter" port 6
7 2 -
of the inverter. 3
+
SolaX meter Main switch 6 6
Note:Please make sure meterA and meterB is connected to port
RS485A and RS485B on the meter. 485A 485B L1
L2 4
L3
N Battery
PE

Firmware Upgrading RCD RCD

DPDT

Preparation E-BAR
Please ensure the inverter is steadily powered on. Inverter must connect PV panels and keep the battery on through whole procedure of upgrading.
Please prepare a PC and make sure the size of U-disk is under 32G,and the format is fat 16 or fat 32.
E L1 L2 L3 N L1 L2 L3 N
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. EPS
Loads
Loads

1) Please contact our service support to get the update files, and extract it into your U-disk as following (Don’t modify the file name): Ensure the inverter fixed well on the wall.
“update\ARM\618.00098.00_Hybrid_X3G3_Manager_VX.XX_XX-XX.usb”;
“update\DSP\618.00096.00_Hybrid_G3X3_Master_VX.XX_XX-XX.hex”; Make sure all the DC wirings and AC wirings are completed.
2) Press the “Enter” key for 5 seconds to enter Off Mode. Then unscrew the waterproof lid and insert U-disk into the “upgrade” port at the
bottom of the inverter. Make sure the meter is connected well.
Make sure the battery is connected well.
Make sure the external EPS contactor is connected well. (if needed)
U-disk
Turn on the AC switch, EPS switch and battery switch.
Turn on the DC switch at the bottom of the inverter to “ON” position.
8 Long-press the “Enter” key for five seconds to exit Off Mode. (The mode is Off
3) The LCD will be shown as the picture. Then press up and down to select the one that you want to upgrade and press “OK” to confirm to
upgrade.
Mode when you use it for the first time; Factory default: Off Mode )
Update Update(ARM) Inverter will start up automatically when the PV panels generate enough
>ARM
Updating---------25% energy or the battery is discharging.
DSP
Check the status of indicators and LCD screen. The left indicator should
be blue and the indicator screen should display the main interface.
4) 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.

Start Guide Monitoring Operation

Solax provides two ways for users to choose: Wifi(optinal) and Ethernet(LAN)
1.Set language 2.Set date time 3.Set the safety standard
WiFi(optinal)
Inverter provides a WiFi port which can collect data from inverter and transmit it to monitoring-website via a Pocket WiFi.
Language Date time Safety
(Purchase the product from supplier if needed)
English Country
Deutsch 2017 ->06 <-06
10:19 VDE0126 Diagram
Italian

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4.Set export control

Export Control This function allows the inverter able to control energy exported to the grid.
There are user value and factory value. The factory value is default which can not be changed by
User value: user. The user value set by installer must be less than the factory value.The meaning of the set
4000W number is the max. output power allowed. If the user do not want feed any power into grid, then Router
please set it to 0.
WiFi Connection Steps:

There are 4 work modes for choice.

Self use/ Back up mode/ Feed in Priority/ Force Time Use Step1. Plug Pocket Wifi into “WiFi” port at the bottom of the inverter.
5.Set work mode All these work modes is available for on-grid condition only:
Step2. Build the connection between the inverter and router.
Parameter Comment
Step3. Create an user account online.
The PV generated power will be used to supply the local loads
first, then to charge the battery. The redundant power will ( Please check the Pocket WiFi user manual for more details.)
Self Use export to the public grid.
(default) When there is no PV supplied, battery will discharge for local
loads first, and grid will supply power when the battery capacity
is not enough.
Work Mode The priority of inverter output power is:
Mode Select supplying the load charging the battery feeding to the grid
> self use < Battery will stop discharging to keep higher capacity when the
grid is on. when the power generated by PV is not enough, the Ethernet(LAN)
battery will discharge to supply the local loads too. And if still
Back Up Mode LAN communication is the standard communication interface. It can transmit the data between the router and inverter via the local
not enough, the grid will power the local loads together.
network.
This work mode applies to the area where suffering from
blackout regularly. Application Occasion LAN PIN Definition
This function is appliable for the below situation: Communication interface bewteen inverter and router is RS485
The priority of inverter output power is:
Feed in Priority When the wifi signal is too weak to transmit data,user can with a RJ45 connector.
feeding to the grid supplying the load charging the
use LAN port for the monitoring with a data cable.
battery.
This work mode applies to the area with high feed-in tariff. Note: The wifi module still needs to be connected
when using LAN connection.
In this work mode the charging and discharging time can be set
Force Time Use flexibly, and it also allows to choose whether charge from the
grid or not. Other time it follows the priority of Self Use mode.
1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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8 TX+ TX- RX+ X X RX- X X

data cable
Router
6.Set EPS system(For E Version only)
LAN Connection Steps:
X3-Hyrbid inverter with E Version can work on the EPS mode. Please refer to BMS connection steps (for user manual page32) for LAN connection. Please kindly noted the PIN definition and port
EPS parameters can be set as below. position will be slightly different.(The inverter needs to be set to DHCP)
EPS system “Mute”means you can set the warning of system which has entered EPS mode.
> Mute: No - ”No”means there will be a buzzing and it is the default value.
Frequency: 50Hz - ”Yes”means you choose to shut down the warning function.

Besides ,if the buzzing is sharp, it means EPS output is over loads.“
Frequency “here can be set 50Hz or 60Hz please based on correlative loads.

LAN Port

614.00365.01