Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000
DOCR-070733-F (2/22/2021)
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Communication Installation
The SOLECTRIA XGI inverters utilize an advanced communication platform that can be accessed over WiFi using a smart
device, or over Ethernet using a PC.
The SOLECTRIA XGI inverters are compatible with Solectria’s SolrenView with no additional hardware required. Yaskawa
Solectria Solar also supports integration with other third-party monitoring platforms.
This section includes important information regarding communication design requirements, wiring requirements, and
installation instructions.
Connection to the Internet
Connection to the Internet is strongly recommended for SOLECTRIA XGI inverters. An internet connection will provide the
user with several important features including:
Automatic firmware updates.
Remote diagnostics & troubleshooting.
Access for Yaskawa Solectria Solar Technical Support & Service.
Access to the user interface via the Remote Access Portal (RAP) (with subscription, optional).
Remote monitoring via SolrenView (with optional subscription,).
Communication Conductors
All communication conductors must utilize Ethernet Cat 6 Shielded cable. The shield must be terminated properly to
provide connection with ground.
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Ethernet Cat 6 Shielded Cable: Solar PV inverters create an electrically noisy environment that can disrupt inverter
communication. It is important to use Cat 6 Shielded cable to ensure that communication is not interrupted.
Separate Communication Conductors from Power Conductors: Never run communication conductors in the same
conduit as power conductors. It is important to keep communication conductors away from power conductors to
reduce noise. If power conductors must intersect with communication conductors, it is preferable to have the
intersection at a 90 degree angle.
Connecting Multiple Inverters
The SOLECTRIA XGI inverters can be connected in groups referred to as Clusters. Each XGI Inverter Cluster is defined as a
group of inverters connected over Ethernet with one Gateway Inverter connected to the onsite LAN. The Gateway
Inverter is automatically self-configured when it obtains a DHCP address from a DHCP server or when it can be manually
programmed using a static IP. Once the Gateway Inverter is configured, the Cluster becomes its own private LAN or
Cluster LAN protected by a built-in firewall. DHCP or manual static IP configuration is required to form multiple clusters
on a single LAN.
XGI Inverters can be clustered using Ethernet daisy chains (Figure 3-23), mixed networks using Ethernet switches (Figure
3-24), or any combination to form a multi-cluster configuration (Figure 3-25).
