Catch Power Solis Inverter Control Installation Guide
- June 12, 2024
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Table of Contents
- Catch Power Solis Inverter Control
- Product Information
- Product Usage Instructions
- SOLAR RELAY Setup
- Checking the status of the RS485 interface
- Setting up for export control
- Wiring Instructions
- SOLAR RELAY Setup
- Checking the status of the RS485 interface
- Inverter Setup
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
Catch Power Solis Inverter Control
Product Information
The Solar Relay Inverter Control with Solis 1Phase S5 Series & 4G Series is a product developed by Catch Power, a trademark of Project H Pty Ltd. It is designed to facilitate the wiring and configuration needed to implement inverter control. The product includes a metering interface and is compatible with the Solis Meter Plug (sold separately). The product allows for monitoring and control of the inverter through the CATCHPower App.
Product Usage Instructions
Wiring Instructions
- Ensure that the data cable used is rated for the voltages it will be in close proximity to.
- If the cable run is longer than 10m, a 120 Ohm terminating resistor may be required at the CATCH Relay terminals.
- Connect the RS485 A wire to the + terminal and the RS485 B wire to the – terminal.
Note: The Solis Meter Plug is sold separately.
SOLAR RELAY Setup
- Open the CATCHPower App and navigate to the Configuration page.
- Under Modbus configuration, set the parameters as shown:
- Cluster Export Limit: 1
- Baud Rate: 9600
- Model: 1 P5K-4G (4G series) – Choose Solis Acrel
- Model: S5 Series – Choose Solis S5 Series
Checking the status of the RS485 interface
- In the CATCH Power App, navigate to the Live Data screen.
- Scroll to the bottom of the screen to find the RS485 Status.
- The RS485 Status indicates the inverter’s data transmission on the RS485 cable. A non-zero value confirms correct operation.
Setting up for export control
- Go to Advanced Settings in the CATCHPower App.
- Enter the password: 0010
- Set the following parameters:
- Internal EPM Set
- Mode Select: Backflow Power Fail Safe ON/OFF
- Meter Select: Meter in Grid Power (XXXX W) ON
- The Export Limit: Select 1Phase and Choose ACR10RD16TE
DYNAMIC / FLEXIBLE EXPORT CONTROL (optional)
If you wish to enable dynamic/flexible exports, follow these additional
steps:
Note: This feature is not available if using RTU Control or if the inverter has a connected battery.
- Set the inverter export limit to ZERO in Advanced Settings.
- Complete the Mode Select, Backflow Power Fail Safe ON/OFF, and Internal EPM Set parameters as before.
This guide discusses the specific wiring and configuration need to implement inverter control. Ensure the installation guide for both products is also followed.
Wiring Instructions
Ensure the data cable is rated for the voltages it will be in close proximity
to.
A 120 Ohm terminating resistor may be required at the CATCH Relay terminals as
shown in the diagram below if the cable run is longer than 10m.
SOLAR RELAY Setup
Navigate to the Configuration page on CATCHPower App, and under the Modbus configuration set the parameters as shown.
Checking the status of the RS485 interface
Within the CATCH Power app if you navigate to the bottom of the Live Data
screen you will see something similar to the screen below.
The RS485 Status Can be used to confirm correct operation
Inverter Setup
Solis 1Phase 4G Series
The next step is to set the unit up for export control.
Solis
1Phase S5 Series (NON Hybrid)
The next step is to set the unit up for export control.
Solis S5 EH Series (Hybrid)
Solis 4G Series
DYNAMIC / FLEXIBLE Export Control
NO NATIVE MONITORING
If you choose to use RTU Control for this inverter, the inverter monitoring
platform(SolisCloud) will not work
NO BATTERIES
RTU Control cannot be used on Hybrid inverters that have a battery connected.
The inverter export limit needs to be set to ZERO
RTU Control – Solis S5 Series
(Non Hybrid)
DYNAMIC / FLEXIBLE Export Control
NO NATIVE MONITORING
If you choose to use RTU Control for this inverter, the inverter monitoring
platform (SolisCloud) will not work
NO BATTERIES
RTU Control cannot be used on Hybrid inverters that have a battery connected.
The inverter export limit needs to be set to ZERO
NO NATIVE MONITORING
If you choose to use RTU Control for this inverter, the inverter monitoring
platform (SolisCloud) will not work
NO BATTERIES
RTU Control cannot be used on Hybrid inverters that have a battery connected.
The inverter export limit needs to be set to ZERO
SUNSPEC Control
DYNAMIC / FLEXIBLE Export Control
SUNSPEC Configuration
SOLIS Does not support SUNSPEC over modbusTCP
REGISTER SITE
DYNAMIC / FLEXIBLE Export Control
Follow the Configuration steps in the Electricians Guide to register the site
for the MONOCLE, and for Dynamic / Flexible Exports
For any further assistance, please contact Catch Power at:
- Phone: +64 2 5700 5717
- Email: sales@catchpower.com.au
- Website: www.Catchpower.com.au
CATCH Power SOLAR RELAY – Inverter Control – SOLIS