Sofar HYD 3000…6000-ES Inverters

Supported Devices

Wiring

Ethernet

For correct ethernet wiring: Follow the the guidelines for ethernet wiring.

Connect the inverter to your internet network using the "Solarman dongle".

1. Install the WiFi or Ethernet dongle into the inverter and make sure it is connected to your network.
2. Write down the serial number of the dongle (see the picture on the left/above). You will need this when setting up communication with the controller.

RS485

Configuration

Activating external battery control

External battery control must be activated in the inverter configuration menu via the LCD display. In the inverter settings:

1. Go to "Basic settings".
2. Go to "Energy Storage Mode"
3. Set this to “Set Passive Mode”
4. For more information, see the Sofar HYD 3000/4000/5000/6000-ES Owner's Manual page 26 and following.

RS485

External inverter control must be activated in the configuration menu of the inverter via the LCD screen.

1. Click shortly on the button down.
2. You'll see "1. Enter settings", press button down for 2 seconds to enter the settings.
3. Go through the settings until you see:
   • Modbus Address or
   • Set ComProtocol
4. Press button down for 2 seconds to set the address.
5. Set the Address to the wanted value.