
Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000
DOCR-070733-F (2/22/2021)
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Graphical User Interface
The XGI series of inverters operate on an advanced communication platform that provides the operator with an
unparalleled level of access and control. The user interface is designed to be intuitive and easy to use, however, it is
important to understand the supported network topologies and some XGI specific terminology that is used within this
document. The reader is encourage to review and understand Section 6.1 before proceeding.
XGI Terminology
This section discusses terminology that is used throughout this document.
XGI Cluster
The XGI Cluster or simply Cluster refers to a group of XGI inverters connected together via Ethernet that share one single
common Cluster Gateway Inverter. The Cluster forms its own LAN, protected from the rest of the onsite network by a
built in firewall. Clusters can be configured using daisy chains, star networks, or mixed networks (See Section 3.5.3 for
more details) providing flexibility during design and installation.
All inverters within a Cluster are accessible via the GUI which can be accessed by connecting to any inverter within a
given Cluster.
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Inter-Inverter Communication Over Ethernet Only
All XGI inverters are equipped with a WiFi antenna which is used to tether a smart device to the inverter or Cluster.
Inverters do not communicate to each other over WiFi, all inter-inverter communication is over Ethernet only.
XGI Gateway Inverter
Every XGI Cluster has one, and only one, XGI Gateway Inverter. The Gateway Inverter functions as the master to the rest
of the inverters within the Cluster, controlling communication with other devices outside of the Cluster including; access
to the local DAS, internet, remote access portal, firmware update server etc.
The Cluster Gateway Inverter is automatically configured when obtains a External LAN IP address it obtains a DCHP
assigned IP address from the LAN router. If there is no DHCP server onsite, a Gateway Inverter will not be configured.
Without a Gateway Inverter, much of the built-in functionality is disabled including; remote firmware updates,
automatic firmware updates, SolrenView Monitoring, remote diagnostics, and the Remote Access Portal.
Graphical User Interface (GUI) Overview
The Graphical User Interface (User Interface, or GUI) is accessed using a Laptop PC, PC, or Smart Device. The XGI inverters
can be controlled over WiFi, Ethernet, or via an encrypted remote connection (Remote Access Portal available with
subscription, optional.)
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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.