Before you begin configuration, make sure you have thoroughly read and reviewed the following knowledge base pages:
Please note: We do not provide official or comprehensive support for third-party products such as SolarEdge.
The following information is based on publicly available sources and may help with connecting and setting up the inverters. Please first check whether these documents are applicable to your devices, and preferably refer to the original manual provided by the manufacturer.
Important Considerations for Connecting SolarEdge
Before integrating SolarEdge, determine whether you intend to use the SolarEdge monitoring system. This decision significantly affects the configuration of the Master/Slave or Leader/Follower setup and can influence how our system displays and controls data.
Please review the references listed below to avoid potential conflicts.
Relevant Documents and Content
Document 1: "SolarEdge Inverters – SunSpec Logging – Technical Note"
Source: Link to source
- Page 4, section “Connect to a non-SolarEdge monitoring device only (without connection to the monitoring platform)” includes a diagram on RS485 connection.
- Page 7, section “Connection to a non-SolarEdge monitoring device only (without connection to the SolarEdge monitoring platform)” includes a diagram for TCP connection.
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On Page 5, it explicitly states:
“SolarEdge systems support a single Modbus Leader only – either single Modbus RTU or single Modbus TCP.”
This means that only one Modbus leader can be active at a time — either via RS485 or Modbus TCP, not both simultaneously.
Document 2: "RS485 Communications Troubleshooting Guide – NAM"
Source: Link to source
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Section: Overview (top of Page 2):
“The SolarEdge device that handles the connection to the SolarEdge Monitoring Server is considered the leader, while the inverter wires connected to it are considered followers. The followers are connected in daisy chain using RS485 to the leader. The leader can be connected using RS485 to a gateway. Additionally, RS485 is used for common communication with other devices, such as power meters, and can be used during power outages, export limitations, and more.”
This means that the Leader/Master device is the only interface to the monitoring server.
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Section: Configuration (Page 3):
Instructions for configuring the Leader and Followers are provided here.
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Section: Follower Detect (Page 4):
After proper configuration of the leader and follower devices, a scan must be performed to detect all connected units correctly.
Please consult the official SolarEdge documentation and manuals for detailed guidance and specific configuration requirements.
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