
Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000
DOCR-070733-F (2/22/2021)
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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
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 3-14). 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.
INFO
✔
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.
Connecting to the Inverter, WiFi
To access the inverter using WiFi, connect the smart device or laptop to the WiFi network (see Table 6-2 Default Network
Credentials for default SSID). Wait 15 seconds for the laptop to obtain an IP address from the XGI Inverter. Open your