Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1500 (Rev E, 5 Mar. 2021)
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No Built in Keypad:
To provide a more robust GUI and remove a common failure point, the XGI does not
contain a built in keypad. The XGI has an LED Status Panel that provides a visual indication of the inverter
status but
does not
allow the user to control the inverter.
The GUI provides the operator a “hands off” means to observe and modify the inverter settings and access all
inverters within a Cluster from a single point of connection.
Typically when onsite, the preferred means of connection is using a smart phone, tablet, or PC connected over
WiFi for ease of use. Specific operations require, or may be better suited for, an Ethernet connection. Table
6-1 lists common activities and the preferred/required connection type.
Table 6-1, Supported and preferred connection method
ACTIVITY
SUPPORTED CONNECTIONS
PREFERRED CONNECTION
UPDATING FIRMWARE
Ethernet
Ethernet is required
COMMUNICATION
COMMISSIONING
Ethernet or WiFi
Ethernet
TROUBLESHOOTING
COMS
Ethernet or WiFi
Ethernet
TROUBLESHOOTING
INVERTERS
Ethernet or WiFi
WiFi
GENERAL INVERTER
INTERACTION
Ethernet or WiFi
WiFi
6.2.1
Connecting to the Inverter, Ethernet
To access the inverter using Ethernet, connect an Ethernet cable from the laptop to the inverter. The Ethernet
port is located inside the wiring box (see Figure 3-7). Wait 15 seconds for the laptop to obtain an IP address from
the XGI Inverter, DHCP must be enabled on the PC connected to the inverter. Once the laptop recognizes the
Ethernet connection, open your preferred web browser (example Firefox or Chrome) and type “xgi.solar” in the
address bar, then click Enter to navigate to the website. The laptop should establish a connection with the inverter
and display the GUI.
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Having trouble connecting to the XGI over Ethernet?
Verify that the laptop has connected to the XGI network, look at the LEDs on your Ethernet port to
ensure they are illuminated. If no lights are on or flashing check your Ethernet cable and connection.
Ensure DHCP is enabled on your PC.
Try closing your web browser and re-opening a new session.
Check to make sure the XGI network LED is illuminated. The inverter takes approximately 5 minutes
to fully boot up, if connecting after a recent power cycle wait 5 minutes and try again.
IP Conflict, it is possible that the network as an IP conflict between the internal Cluster LAN and the
site LAN. If the cluster IPs are in the same or over lapping subnet a conflict may prevent the inverter
from connecting.
