Before you start

Before you begin, make sure:

The inverter is physically installed and powered on
You have the Pocket WiFi + LAN 2.0 dongle
All assets (inverter, Pocket WiFi + LAN 2.0 dongle) are updated to the latest software version

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Connect the inverter to the network

Insert the dongle into the WiFi slot on the inverter
Connect the dongle to the network using an Ethernet cable.
Verify the connection is established by checking the LED indicator on the dongle

For network infrastructure requirements and troubleshooting, see Infrastructure requirements for the gateway.

2. Plug&Play discovery and configuration

This inverter supports Plug&Play, requiring no manual configuration. It is automatically detected during gateway commissioning and configured with the appropriate settings.

3. Discover the inverter in the commissioning wizard

The inverter is now ready for the commissioning wizard. The gateway will scan the network to find available devices, which may take a few minutes. Once complete, the SolaX X3 Hybrid G4 inverter will appear on the results page.

When the inverter is detected, in most cases set the asset type to Hybrid (PV and Battery) from the dropdown.

If you are using the inverter exclusively as a PV inverter, select PV System. If it is used solely as a battery inverter, choose Battery.

Country-specific configurations

Germany

Applies to PV installations exceeding 2 kWp installed after February 24, 2025.

For detailed information refer to §9 EEG (2025) – 60% feed-in limitation

No additional inverter configuration is required. The gateway controls the inverter directly (PV Limit), supporting energy management optimization.

Set the following Energy management setting in the commissioning wizard:

Allow optimisation: Yes
Grid feed-in limit controlled by inverter: No

FAQ

Why isn't the inverter appearing in the commissioning wizard?

Check that you're using the correct dongle (Pocket WiFi + LAN 2.0 with register number starting with "XW"). The pocket WiFi-only dongle is not supported. Verify the dongle is inserted and connected with an Ethernet cable. Restart the gateway and wait for the network scan to complete.

How do I update the firmware of the inverter?

Download the latest firmware from the SolaX website or contact SolaX Service Support to obtain firmware files. The update is performed by inserting a USB stick into the inverter's upgrade port.
For detailed update instructions, refer to the official SolaX documentation.

What dongle do I need?

You need the Pocket WiFi + LAN 2.0 dongle with a register number starting with "XW". The standard pocket WiFi dongle without LAN capability is not supported.

Why is the inverter not responding to setpoints?

The gateway generates a new inverter password during initial setup to write control registers. If this password is changed, the gateway will be unable to send setpoints to the inverter.