Kodiak X2 User Guide
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Inergy Solar Panels (or Other MC4 Panels) Connected in Series
Connecting solar panels in series increases the voltage of the string. A VOC over 45V can be
dangerous, risking electrical shock and personal harm if not handled properly. When using so-
lar panels in series, always follow this process when connecting them to your Kodiak X2:
Step 1. Plug the blue EC8 connector of your 30’ EC8-to-MC4 Ascent Panel Cable into the blue
EC8 connector on your Kodiak X2 Power Station.
Step 2. Connect the male and female MC4 connectors on your solar panels in one continuous
string, male to female and so on. When you are done connecting your panels, you will have
one open male connector on one end of your string, and one open female at the other end.
Step 3. Connect the MC4 connectors on your EC8-to-MC4 cable to the corresponding connec-
tors on each end of your string of solar panels. You should end up with a closed loop (a com-
pleted series connection). See the next page for an illustration of this process. If you have
questions or difficulty with this setup, please contact our support team (see Contact Us).
You will know the Kodiak X2 is charging from your solar panels when the LCD screen indicates
both a charge input on the LEFT side of the LCD and an estimated charge time appears. The
battery icon in the lower left side of the screen will blink, and the dial in the center of the screen
will blink as well to indicate charging. The estimated charge time will fluctuate as the power
input and output of the system changes in real-time. It can take up to 30 seconds for charging
to begin, while the smart charger detects your panels and the input voltage stabilizes.
WARNING: DO NOT connect your EC8-to-MC4 adapter cable to your solar panel string BEFORE
plugging the EC8 connector into your Kodiak X2 Power Station. Connecting the EC8 connector
first decreases the risk of severe electrical shock. Always follow the process described above.
When disconnecting your solar panels, always go in reverse order, removing the EC8 connec-
tor from the Kodiak X2 last.
Legacy Inergy Panels With EC8 Connectors
Remember that 12V solar panels with EC8 connectors are wired in a parallel configuration,
and may underperform with the Kodiak X2. If using legacy Inergy panels with EC8 connectors,
always use the following process when connecting your panels:
Step 1. Plug one of the blue EC8 connectors on your 30’ EC8 Solar Panel Cable into the blue
EC8 connector on your Kodiak X2 Power Station.
Step 2. Connect the other end of your 30’ cable to one of the EC8 leads on your Solar Storm or
Linx panels.
Step 3. Connect additional cables as desired using the 6’ EC8 Solar panel cables between pan-
els.
You will know the Kodiak X2 is charging from your solar panels when the LCD screen indicates
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