Connect and configure Voltronic inverters

Overview

Follow the steps below to connect one of the following inverters to SolarAssistant:

  • Axpert
  • Kodak
  • Mecer
  • MPP Solar
  • Phocos
  • RCT
  • Richsolar (2.4kW, 6kW and 6.5kW)
  • Sumry (MPS-5500-HP)
  • etc.

Step 1 - Connect inverter monitoring cable

Option A - Inverter USB port

Depending how old your inverter is, use either a USB Type B (printer) cable or a micro USB (old Android) cable. The port should be located at the bottom of the inverter.

View example installation

Voltronic micro USB cable Voltronic USB Type B cable Voltronic micro USB port Voltronic USB type B port

Option B - Inverter RS232/COM port

Use a USB RS232 cable plugged into the inverter port labelled "RS232" or "COM" which is usually located at the bottom of the inverter.

Voltronic USB RS232 cable Voltronic USB RS232 port

Step 2 - Configure SolarAssistant to connect to a Voltronic inverter

On the configuration page, select "Voltronic" as your inverter model.

SolarAssistant Voltronic inverter selection

Select the USB port(s) where you have Voltronic inverters connected.

Select Voltronic USB ports

Click connect:

SolarAssistant MUST inverter selection

Parallel installations

With Voltronic inverters you only need to connect one inverter to read all parallel inverters regardless of whether you use the COM/RS232 port or the USB port.

If you have a parallel installation but all inverters are not showing in SolarAssistant, then check if their serial numbers are perhaps exactly the same by connecting one inverter at a time and going to the settings page. If their serial numbers are the same, then each will have to be connected with it's own USB cable.

Troubleshooting

If your inverter has a micro USB port, consider using the RS232/COM instead as it's more reliable.

If you have any issue, please try the official WatchPower or SolarPower application from a laptop. If it works with these official applications, then it should work with SolarAssistant.