{"product_id":"solar-assistant-raspberry-pi-4-inverter-monitoring","title":"Solar Assistant Raspberry Pi 4 Online Monitoring Solar Inverter","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"color: #f87c24;\"\u003eSolar Assistant Raspberry Pi 4 – Solar Inverter Online Monitoring System\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eSolar Assistant\u003c\/strong\u003e monitoring system pre-installed on a Raspberry Pi 4 alternative (Orange Pi) and housed in an aluminium enclosure. Ready to use out of the box with no subscription or renewal fees. Monitors inverters, battery systems and shunt resistors in real time, with data displayed as clear visual charts. Two power supplies are included: 230V mains to USB-C and a DC-DC supply (9V to 60V input) for direct battery connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #f87c24;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSolar Assistant software pre-installed, no setup required\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo subscription or annual licence fees\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAluminium enclosure with cooling pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRaspberry Pi 4 equivalent: 1.8GHz quad-core 64-bit processor, 2GB RAM, 8GB onboard eMMC\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e32GB Lexar MicroSD card with preloaded software\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWiFi 2.4GHz\/5GHz and Ethernet 1Gbps\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e4 x USB ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e230V mains USB-C power supply included\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDC-DC power supply (9V to 60V input, 5V\/3A USB-C output) included for battery connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePowers continuously from battery during AC loss or inverter fault\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupports 12V, 24V and 48V battery systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #f87c24;\"\u003eCompatible Inverters and Batteries\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInverters: Voltacon, MPP Solar, Axpert, InfiniSolar, Sunsynk, Deye, Growatt\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBatteries: Pylontech US2000C, US3000C, US5000C; Pytes lithium batteries; Voltacon energy storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShunt monitors: Victron SmartShunt via VE.Direct to USB cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCommunication: USB-Serial RS232\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e For monitoring Pylontech, Pytes and Sunsynk inverters and batteries, RS485 communication cables are required and sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #f87c24;\"\u003ePower Supply Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOption A – DC-DC battery supply (included):\u003c\/strong\u003e Connects directly to the battery bank at 9V to 60V DC input. Suitable for 12V, 24V and 48V systems. Ensures monitoring continues even during AC loss or inverter fault. 5V\/3A USB-C output, 2.5m cable length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOption B – 230V mains supply (included):\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard mains USB-C power supply for 24\/7 operation from the AC supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #f87c24;\"\u003eCommunication Ports\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent Voltacon and Conversol inverters use an RJ45 COM port. Older models use the RS232 port. A special RJ45 to USB cable compatible with Voltacon inverters is included. For parallel inverter monitoring, additional communication cables can be added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #f87c24;\"\u003eWhat Is Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x Solar Assistant unit in aluminium enclosure (Orange Pi, pre-installed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x DC-DC power supply (9V to 60V input, USB-C 5V\/3A output)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x 230V mains to USB-C power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x Lexar 32GB MicroSD card with preloaded software\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRJ45 to USB communication cable for Voltacon inverters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #f87c24;\"\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect the unit to the inverter communication port using the supplied cable. Connect to your local network via Ethernet or WiFi. The Solar Assistant interface is accessible from any browser on the local network. For remote access, configure port forwarding or use the Solar Assistant cloud service. RS485 cables for Pylontech and Pytes batteries are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Voltacon","offers":[{"title":"100-230VAC PSU - Mains Power","offer_id":52776060911950,"sku":"PI-4-1.8GHZ-1","price":159.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"9-60Vdc Battery Terminal","offer_id":52776060944718,"sku":"PI-4-1.8GHZ-2","price":159.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3698\/8238\/files\/raspberry_PI4_aluminium_Heatsink_32GB.png?v=1747950198","url":"https:\/\/voltaconsolar.com\/products\/solar-assistant-raspberry-pi-4-inverter-monitoring","provider":"VoltaconSolar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}