Zetara offers high-performance energy storage solutions, primarily featuring the Inspiration-T series. These devices are whitelabeled versions of the AlphaESS Smile series, providing robust hybrid inverter capabilities for residential and commercial energy management.
The Zetara Inspiration-T is a hybrid system supporting both PV and Battery integration.
| Device Type | Variants | Modbus TCP (Ethernet) | RS485 | Curtailment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspiration-T | Inspiration-T Hybrid | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
The Zetara Inspiration-T uses the AlphaESS Smile communication protocol (V1.45). When configuring the device, it may be identified as an AlphaESS-compatible unit.
The preferred method for connecting the Inspiration-T to the EMS.
For installations where Ethernet is unavailable:
For correct ethernet wiring, follow the guidelines for ethernet wiring.
For models supporting RS485:
| Device | Sofar EMS model OM1 | Sofar EMS model IG8 | RS485-USB converter | RS485-Ethernet converter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS485 A | RS485 A | RS485_POS | RS485 A | TX+ |
| RS485 B | RS485 B | RS485_NEG | RS485 B | TX- |
| GND | RS GND | GND | Not available | G |
Grid Meter Requirement A compatible grid meter must be installed and correctly communicating with the Zetara inverter. If the grid meter is missing or offline, the device will not follow power setpoints (charge/discharge commands) from the EMS.
PV Input Detection During the initial device scan, a detectable voltage must be present on each PV input you wish to monitor. If a PV string is not producing voltage (e.g., during night-time or if disconnected), the driver will not add that specific module to the system tree.
When scanned, the Inspiration-T will present as a composite device: