Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1500 (Rev A, April 2019)
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The User Interface provides the operator a “hands off” means to observe and mod the inverter settings and
access the inverter.
Figure 5-5 Inverter with Smart Device Connected via Wi-Fi
To access the inverter using Ethernet, connect an Ethernet cable from the laptop to the inverter. The Ethernet
port is located on the right-hand side inside the wiring box (see Figure 3-8).
To access the inverter using Wi-Fi, connect the smart device or laptop to the Wi-Fi network (see Table 5-1
Default Network Credentials for default SSID). Note that the network is not an Internet access point.
Table 5-1 Default Network Credentials
Wi-Fi SSID Password (Case Sensitive)
XGI-00-006 Solectria
If this network is not visible on the list of networks, move the smart device or laptop closer to the inverter. The
Wi-Fi range is up to 75 ft (22.9 m) with a direct line of site.
By connecting to the network a user has access to all XGI 1500 inverters that are part of the network.
Open an Internet browser and enter “xgi.solar” in the address bar. See Figure 5-6 for the connection pathway.
Figure 5-6 Connection to the User Interface