Description
xThis is a Solar-Assistant package with the communications cable for Sunsynk solar inverters. Monitor and control your solar investment with our low-cost, robust, powerful platform. You can access the installation globally. Ideal for installers and private users, with no monthly fees, and no maintenance. Real-time analysis, dynamic graphs and access via web browser, Android and iPhone.
We also prepared a video online where you see in action how the monitor and all the peripherals are connected together.
Orange Pi device is fully loaded with the software and assembled in a plastic enclosure. The license fee is included in the price and there is no annual fee or renewal. There is also a special RJ45 to USB cable that is compatible with the Voltacon inverters.
In this package, we included everything you need to start collecting data and monitoring your system remotely. The graphs are easy to read and understand without requiring special mathematical knowledge.
Content of :
- Orange Pi LTS Controller, pre-loaded with solar assistant
- Power supply USB C type 5V
- Inverter communication cable
- Deye / SunSynk / Sol-Ark RJ45 splitter
- All you need now is to create an account online, instructions included.
PRODUCT FEATURES
This new board from Raspberry Pi has the option for HDMI screen output with a powerful fast response and interactive experience. It is capable of monitoring in real-time multiple solar inverters.
- 1.8Ghz Quad-core 64-bit processor
- 2GB SDRAM
- 8GB eMMC onboard storage
- 2.4Ghz and 5.0Ghz WiFi
- 1Gbps Ethernet
- 3x USB ports
- HDMI output
OFFICIAL RASPBERRY PI POWER SUPPLY
A high-quality power supply is important for stable 24/7/365 operation as voltage dips can cause USB errors. This power supply includes four interchangeable mains adaptors for Europe/South Africa, UK, Australia and United States.
USB cable to connect the inverters listed below to SolarAssistant via the RS485 port:
- SunSynk
- Deye
- Sol-Ark
- Fusion Hybrid
This cable is typically used when your inverter WiFi/RS232 port is occupied by the WiFi data logger. The RS485 port is located inside the inverter. Check that your RS485 port is available before purchasing this cable. Here is the most common location of the port:
If you have a 3 phase or 15kW/16kW inverter the RS485 port might be read only, please see our
Deye/SunSynk/Sol-Ark help page
For parallel inverters and 3 phase installations, each inverter requires it's own cable.
Deye / SunSynk / Sol-Ark RJ45 splitter
RJ45 splitter tailored for use on the Deye/SunSynk/Sol-Ark 2 in 1 BMS port. It separates the CAN and RS485 communication from each other.
Why did we design a product specifically for the Deye/SunSunk/Sol-Ark BMS port?
- Most RJ45 splitters are designed to work with ethernet computer networks. These splitters swaps pins around in a way that will not work on Deye/SunSynk/Sol-Ark inverters
- If you do find a non-computer network splitter, then it will still duplicate all pins to both RJ45 sockets, meaning it connects your SolarAssistant RS485 monitoring cable physically to the battery CAN port pins 1 - 3 which is undesired. On quite a few batteries this will stop inverter monitoring from working.
Specification:
- 1x RJ45 connector for Deye/SunSunk/Sol-Ark (pin 1 - 5)
- 1x CAN RJ45 socket (pin 4 - 5)
- 1x RS485 RJ45 socket (pin 1 - 3)
- Length: 50cm
- Shielded
Return Policy
xWe offer a 14-day, no-quibble returns or replacement policy because we want you to be totally satisfied with your purchase.
If you are unhappy in any way with your purchase, you can return it for a refund or a replacement, as long as you return it in the same condition as it arrived (original/undamaged packaging and product) and within 30 days of receiving it. We will pay for your return postage on a faulty item as long as you send it using Royal Mail 2nd class recorded delivery (for EU or International Shipments, you have to use our UPS account, we will provide you with a return label)
Please keep in mind the following:
- Non-faulty items returned after 14 days and/or not in their original, undamaged packaging can only be exchanged for store credit - 15% off the items returned.
- Items returned within 14 days but not in their original and undamaged packaging will also incur a -15% charge per package.
- If you return an item that doesn't adhere to our returns procedure or doesn't include a returns form, you may be liable for a £10 administration fee
- Individual items from a bundle can't be returned, refunded or exchanged. If you want a refund/credit/exchange for a bundle, all items must be returned to us.
Before you return your item, please make sure that:
- You follow our returns process (outlined below)
- The goods and packaging are undamaged
IMPORTANT: We need to be able to identify an item with your order. We can only do this if you follow our returns process. Please do not send us items back that do not follow this process as they cannot be identified properly and will not be replaced or refunded.
What delivery method do I need to use when returning an item?
You must send the goods back to us via Royal Mail 2nd class recorded delivery. Refunds on faulty items returned are reimbursed within 5 working days.
Can I return just one item from multiple purchases?
Yes. Once you start the returns process you will go to a page that will allow you to choose which items you want to be replaced or refunded.
Returning faulty goods
If your item is faulty, you need to follow the returns policy, where you will be able to state that it’s faulty. The product will then arrive at our warehouse for testing.
If your purchase is not within 14 days
You can still exchange your item for a different product or for credit to use on the Voltacon Solar or Ledison-led-lights.co.uk websites (-15% from the credit amount).
Returns outside of the 14-day period do not qualify for the free returns policy.
Returning an item within the warranty
If you have a warranty and want to return a faulty item, you just need to follow our standard returns process. When we receive your item, we will then check that it’s within warranty and for any faults before arranging a replacement.