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11. Replace the wiring box cover as described in
“Refit Wiring Box Cover” on page 60
.
12. Close the wiring box cover by tightening the four (4) screws.
13. Move the external AC disconnect / back-feed breaker in the main electrical panel to the
ON position.
14. Turn the DC Disconnect Switch to the ON position. If the battery pack includes a DC
disconnect, then turn that switch ON as well.
15. Verify that the SolarCity H6 inverter and battery pack are functioning normally.
10.5.4 - ZigBee Chip
The ZigBee chip may need replacing if communication between the SolarCity H6 inverter and
the SolarCity server fails. To replace the ZigBee chip:
1. Turn the DC Disconnect Switch to the OFF position. If the battery pack includes a DC
disconnect, then turn that switch OFF as well.
2. Move the external AC disconnect / back-feed breaker in the main electrical panel to the
OFF position.
3. Remove the wiring box cover as described in
“Remove Wiring Box Cover” on page 59
.
4. Disconnect the PLC box from the inverter.
5. Remove the six (6) Torx head screws securing the circuit board cover (#6 in
Figure 10-3
)
to the inverter.
6. Carefully disconnect the coaxial cable (#1 in
Figure 10-4
) from the ZigBee chip (#2 in
Figure 10-4
) using either your fingers or a small wrench.
7. Use a chip puller to grasp the ZigBee chip and lift it straight out of its socket.
8. Write down the MAC address of the new ZigBee chip. The MAC address is printed on a
label on the underside of the ZigBee chip.
9. Grasp the new ZigBee chip in the chip puller and align it over the socket.
10. Gently press the new ZigBee chip into the socket, being sure to press straight down.
11. Connect the coaxial cable to the new ZigBee chip using either your fingers or a small
wrench. Do not over-tighten.
12. Replace the circuit board cover.
13. Reconnect the PLC box.
CAUTION: MISALIGNING THE ZIGBEE CHIP AND/OR PRESSING DOWN AT AN
ANGLE CAN DAMAGE THE CHIP AND/OR SOCKET.
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