Version 2.

7, May 2024

SolarEdge Inverters - SunSpec Logging - Technical Note

Revision History
Version 2.7, May 2024: Updated Appendix A and Appendix B. Removed Appendix C.
Version 2.6, December 2023: Updated L-L voltage for SE meter via MODBUS.
Version 2.5, November 2022: Synergy inverter updates; multiple MPPT Inverter Extension Model table:
value at address 40127 changed to 0.

Contents

Revision History .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Overview .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Communication Technologies ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
SunSpec Supported Inverters.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Use Cases for MODBUS over RS485 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Use Cases for MODBUS over TCP.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
SolarEdge Device Configuration – Using SetApp ................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
SolarEdge Device Configuration – Using the Inverter/Commercial Gateway Display (LCD) ..............................................................................................11
Register Mapping – Monitoring Data ........................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Multiple MPPT Inverter Extension Model.................................................................................................................................................................................................17
Meter Models ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................19
Appendix A – Encoding and Decoding Examples ................................................................................................................................................................................31
Appendix B – Response Time Information...............................................................................................................................................................................................37
Support Contact Information ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................39

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Overview
SolarEdge inverters support transmission of inverter-level monitoring data directly from the
inverter to a local non-SolarEdge device using the SunSpec open protocol for interoperability
between devices in renewable energy systems. This option can be used alongside the
connection to the SolarEdge monitoring server. This document describes the connection
method and the protocol and configurations needed to implement this feature.
Direct connection to a monitoring device is useful when a network connection is unavailable,
when extensive custom data processing is required, or when authorities require direct access to
monitoring data.
In many cases, it is possible – and recommended – to employ the direct connection alongside a
SolarEdge monitoring platform connection. Connection to the monitoring platform enables all
the monitoring benefits, primarily:
Proactive installer maintenance and real time troubleshooting by SolarEdge support, using
with the physical mapping available only in the monitoring platform
Module-level monitoring

Communication Technologies
SolarEdge uses an open, industry-standard communications stack to provide efficient messaging
between SolarEdge and third-party devices and applications.

The communications stack components are briefly described below.

SunSpec
SunSpec is an application-layer communications protocol designed to achieve interoperability
between Distributed Energy Resource (DER) components and smart grid applications.

Modbus
Modbus is a serial communications protocol typically used to connect data collection terminals
to a centralized processing unit. SolarEdge products use Modbus to perform SunSpec
messaging over two types of physical/link-layer channels:
Modbus RTU: Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) Modbus over a serial RS485 connection
Modbus TCP: Modbus over an Ethernet connection
SolarEdge systems support a single Modbus Leader only – either single Modbus RTU or
single Modbus TCP.

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SunSpec Supported Inverters

Depending on their type, SolarEdge devices may be configured in either of the two ways:
Using SetApp
Using the LCD
All SolarEdge inverters with SetApp configuration are SunSpec-supported.
SolarEdge inverters with the LCD that have Firmware version 3.xxxx and above only are SunSpec-
supported.

To check the inverter firmware versions (for inverters with the LCD):
1. Short press the LCD light button until the following screen is displayed:
I D : # # # # # # # # # #

D S P 1 / 2 : x . x x x x / x . x x x x

C P U : 0 0 0 2 . 0 4 9 6

C o u n t r y : X X X X X

2. If required, upgrade to the latest available firmware, as described in

https://www.solaredge.com/sites/default/files/upgrading_an_inverter_using_micro_sd_card.pdf.

Use Cases for MODBUS over RS485

This section describes RS485 options to connect the inverter to a non-SolarEdge monitoring
device.

Physical Connection
The connection is performed using an RS485 connector with a twisted pair cable. The
transmission mode in SolarEdge inverters is set to RTU (binary).
The COM port default properties are: 115200 bps, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, no flow
control. Baud rate can be changed between 9600bps to 115200bps (supported from CPU
version 2.0549).

The RS485 bus can be configured to support connection either to a non-SolarEdge monitoring
device or Leader-Follower connection between SolarEdge inverters. Therefore, a Follower
inverter cannot communicate simultaneously with a Leader inverter and with a non-SolarEdge
monitoring device on the same RS485 bus.

All SolarEdge inverters with SetApp configuration have two built-in RS485 ports. An inverter can
act as Leader on both ports simultaneously. Each port on a leader inverter can connect to up to
31 follower inverters. The two ports therefore support connectivity with 62 follower inverters.
A Commercial Gateway with LCD can act as Leader on one of the built-in RS485 ports and on
the RS485 Plug-in.
For more information on the RS485 Plug-in, see:
https://www.solaredge.com/sites/default/files/RS485_expansion_kit_installation_guide.pdf

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NOTE
For connectivity purposes, the Synergy Manager is considered a single inverter.

Single Inverter Connection

Use the RS485 bus for connecting to a non-SolarEdge monitoring device.
Use the Ethernet connection or any of the optional wireless connection options to connect to
the SolarEdge monitoring platform.

Multiple Inverter Connection

If a second RS485 port is required to establish connection, use:
RS485-2 for inverters with SetApp configuration
RS485-E (requires a RS485 Plug-in) for inverters with an LCD
Connection to a non-SolarEdge monitoring device only (without connection to the monitoring platform)
Option 1 (direct connection) – Use RS485-1 to connect Followers to the Leader and the Leader
to a non-SolarEdge monitoring device. Every inverter in the RS485 bus should be configured to
a different device ID (MODBUS ID).

Option 2 – Use RS485-1 to connect Follower inverters to the Leader; use either RS485-2 or
RS485-E to connect the Leader to a non-SolarEdge monitoring device. Every inverter in the

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RS485 bus should be configured to a different device ID (MODBUS ID).

Connection to a non-SolarEdge monitoring device (with connection to the monitoring platform)

Use the RS485 bus for connection to a non-SolarEdge monitoring device. Every inverter in the
RS485 bus should be configured to a different device ID (MODBUS ID).

Option 1 (direct connection) – Connect each inverter to the router via Ethernet cables.

Option 2 – Connect the router to one inverter only.

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Connection to the monitoring platform and to a non-SolarEdge monitoring device using a Commercial
Gateway

Use the RS485-2 bus for connection to a non-SolarEdge monitoring device. Every inverter
connected to the RS485 bus should be configured to a different device ID (MODBUS ID).

If required, use the RS485-E bus for connecting a second chain of inverters.

Use Cases for MODBUS over TCP

This section describes MODBUS over TCP options to connect the inverter to a non-SolarEdge
monitoring device.

Single Inverter Connection

Use Ethernet for connecting to a non-SolarEdge monitoring device.

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Multiple Inverter Connection

Connection to a non-SolarEdge monitoring device only (without connection to the SolarEdge monitoring
platform)

Use Ethernet for connection to a non-SolarEdge monitoring device.

Connection to a non-SolarEdge monitoring device (with connection to the SolarEdge monitoring platform)

Use Ethernet for connection to a non-SolarEdge monitoring device.

Option 1 (direct connection) – Connect each inverter to the Ethernet router via Ethernet cables.

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Option 2 – Connect the Leader only to the Ethernet router via Ethernet cables.

Connect a second chain of the inverters to the Leader inverter using RS485-2/RS485-E.

Connection to the SolarEdge monitoring platform and to a non-SolarEdge

monitoring device using a Commercial Gateway
Use Ethernet for connection to a non-SolarEdge monitoring device. Every inverter connected to
the RS485 bus should be configured to a different device ID (MODBUS ID).

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If required, use the RS485-E bus for connecting a second chain of inverters.

SolarEdge Device Configuration – Using SetApp

This section describes how to configure a SolarEdge device (inverter or Commercial Gateway) to
be monitored by a non-SolarEdge monitoring device using SetApp.
NOTE
The actual SetApp configuration procedures may differ from the ones shown in this
document.

To reach the main setup menu, access SetApp and tap Commissioning  Site Communication:

Modbus over RS485 Configuration

To configure the inverters (when used without the Commercial Gateway):

1. Under the Site Communication menu, set the following:
 RS485-1  Protocol  SunSpec (Non-SE Logger)
 RS485-1  Device ID, and enter the MODBUS address (a unique value 1…247). This will set the register
C_DeviceAddress.
2. If needed, set the baud rate to a preferred value: RS485-1  Baud rate and enter the rate.

To configure the inverters and gateway (when used with the Commercial
Gateway):
1. Inverter configuration: For all inverters, verify the following RS485 bus settings under the Site
Communication menu:
 RS485-1  Protocol  SolarEdge  SolarEdge Follower
 RS485-1  Device ID  [a unique value 1…247]
2. Commercial Gateway configuration using the device display: Use RS485-1 to connect to the
inverters. RS485-1 bus configuration is as follows:
 Communication  RS485-1 Conf  Device Type  SolarEdge
 Communication  RS485-1 Conf  Protocol  Leader
 Communication  RS485-1 Conf  Follower Detect

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The Commercial Gateway should report the correct number of Follower inverters. If it does not,
verify the connections and terminations.

3. Use RS485-2 to connect the Commercial Gateway to the non-SolarEdge monitoring device.
Configure the RS485-2 bus settings as follows, using the device display:
 Communication  RS485-2 Conf  Protocol  SunSpec (Non-SE Logger)
The Commercial Gateway device ID is irrelevant for communications, but needs to be set to a
different ID than the one set for the inverters.
 Communication  RS485-2 Conf  Device ID  [use one of the higher IDs (e.g. 247) to make sure it
is out of scope]
 The default baud rate is 115200 bps. If a different baud rate is required, select: Communication 
RS485-2 Conf  Baud Rate
4. Make sure the device ID of the non-SolarEdge monitoring device is different from all other
device IDs configured in the inverters and gateways.
5. Connect the Commercial Gateway to router via the Ethernet interface and configure the
following settings using the device display:
 Communication  Server  LAN
 Communication  LAN Conf  Set DHCP  [Select Enable for DHCP or Disable for static IP
configuration]
 For Static DHCP setting, configure as follows:
 Communication  LAN Conf  Set IP  [Set inverters’ IP]
 Communication  LAN Conf  Set Mask  [Set inverters’ subnet mask]
 Communication  LAN Conf  Set Gateway  [Set inverters’ gateway]
 Communication  LAN Conf  Set DNS  [Set inverters’ DNS]
6. If the router is connected to the server, select Commissioning  Status and verify that
“S_OK” is displayed on the Status page.

MODBUS over TCP Support

MODBUS/TCP uses the Ethernet media in physical layers to carry the MODBUS message
handling structure and can support a large number of devices in one network; it is easier to
integrate into the Local Area Network (LAN) of a company, so it is the choice of more and more
customers.

Here, it is used for remote 3rd party monitoring and control. MODBUS TCP is agnostic of the
server connection. It works only over LAN. When configured, MODBUS TCP does not initiate a
connection - the server waits for a client to connect. Only one connection is supported.

NOTE
The MODBUS TCP function is disabled by default. When enabled, it supports TCP port 1502 by
default. Port number can be reconfigured.

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MODBUS over TCP Configuration

To setup MODBUS TCP:

1. Select Site Communication  Modbus TCP  Enable. A new Port menu is added to the
screen (the default port is 1502).
2. To modify the TCP port, select Port, set the port number and tap Done.
NOTE
The default device ID of the inverter connected to the Ethernet is 1.

NOTE
The TCP server idle time is 2 minutes. In order to leave the connection open, the request
should be made within 2 minutes. The connection can remain open without any
MODBUS requests.

SolarEdge Device Configuration – Using the Inverter/Commercial

Gateway Display (LCD)
This section describes how to configure a SolarEdge device (inverter or Commercial Gateway) to
be monitored by a non-SolarEdge monitoring device using the LCD. To reach the main setup
menu, follow the instructions in the Installation Guide of the specific SolarEdge device.

Modbus over RS485 Configuration

To configure the inverters (when used without the Commercial Gateway):

1. In the Communication menu, set the following:
 Communication  Server  Select any server connection, except for RS485 (if the inverter is not
connected to the SolarEdge monitoring platform, select None.
 Communication  RS485-1 Conf
 RS485-1 Conf  Device Type  Non-SE Logger
 RS485-1 Conf  Protocol  SunSpec
 RS485-1 Conf  Device ID and enter the MODBUS address (a unique value 1…247). This will set the
register C_DeviceAddress.
2. If necessary, set the baud rate to a preferred value: RS485-1 Conf  Baud rate and enter the
rate.

To configure the inverter (when used with the Commercial Gateway):

1. Inverters configuration: For all inverters, set the following RS485 bus settings:
 Communication  RS485-1 Conf  Device Type  SolarEdge
 Communication  RS485-1 Conf  Protocol Follower
 Communication  RS485-1 Conf  Device ID  [a unique value 1…247]

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2. Commercial Gateway configuration: Use RS485-1 to connect to the inverters. RS485-1 bus
configuration is as follows:
 Communication  RS485-1 Conf Device Type  SolarEdge
 Communication  RS485-1 Conf  Protocol  Master
 Communication  RS485-1 Conf  Follower Detect

The Commercial Gateway should report the correct number of followers. If it does not, verify the
connections and terminations.

3. Use RS485-2 to connect to the non-SolarEdge monitoring device. RS485-2 bus configuration
is as follows:
 Communication  RS485-2 Conf  Device Type Non-SE Logger
 Communication  RS485-2 Conf  Protocol SunSpec

The Commercial Gateway Device ID is irrelevant for communications, but needs to be set to a
different ID than the one set for the inverters.
 Communication  RS485-2 Conf  Device ID  [use one of the higher ID’s (e.g. 247) to make sure it
is out of scope]
 The default baud rate is 115200 bps. If a different baud rate is required, select: Communication 
RS485-2 Conf  Baud Rate
4. Make sure the device ID of the non-SolarEdge monitoring device is different from all other
device IDs configured in the inverters and gateways.
5. Connect the Commercial Gateway to router via the Ethernet interface and configure the
following settings:
 Communication  Server  LAN
 Communication  LAN Conf  Set DHCP  [Select Enable for DHCP or Disable for static IP
configuration]
 For Static DHCP setting, configure as follows:
 Communication  LAN Conf  Set IP  [Set inverters’ IP]
 Communication  LAN Conf  Set Mask  [Set inverters’ subnet mask]
 Communication  LAN Conf  Set Gateway  [Set inverters’ gateway]
 Communication  LAN Conf  Set DNS  [Set inverters’ DNS]
6. If the router is connected to the server, verify that the LCD panel displays <S_OK>.
7. Verify that the LCD panel of all inverters is <S_OK>.

MODBUS over TCP Support

MODBUS/TCP uses the Ethernet media in physical layers to carry the MODBUS message
handling structure and can support a large number of devices in one network; it is easier to
integrate into the Local Area Network (LAN) of a company, so it is the choice of more and more
customers.

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Here, it is used for remote 3rd party monitoring and control. MODBUS TCP is agnostic of
the server connection. It works only over LAN. When configured, MODBUS TCP does not
initiate a connection. The server waits for a client to connect. Only one connection is
supported.
NOTE
The MODBUS TCP function is disabled by default. When enabled, it supports TCP port 502 by
default. The port number can be reconfigured.
MODBUS over TCP Configuration

To setup MODBUS TCP:

1. Select Communication  LAN Conf  Modbus TCP (the default port is 502).
2. To modify the TCP port, select Modbus TCP  TCP Port, set the port number and long-
press Enter.
NOTE
The default device ID of the inverter connected to the Ethernet is 1.

When the MODBUS TCP feature is enabled, the following information is

displayed: Status:
 Init – Initializing server – This state only occurs after the first configuration until it reaches the ready
status. This activity lasts about 10sec.
 Ready – The server is up and waiting for a client to connect.
 Connected – The client is connected.
 Failed – The server is unable to accept clients (see error message).

Error messages:
 Disconnected – The Ethernet cable is not connected
 Gateway Ping Failed – A ping to the 1st router failed
 No IP – Either no DHCP configuration or static IP configuration (no DHCP server that
assigned an IP address) or need to define a static IP.
NOTE
The TCP server idle time is two minutes. In order to leave the connection open, the request
should be made within 2 minutes. The connection can remain open without any MODBUS
requests.

Register Mapping – Monitoring Data

This section describes the registers mapping for the inverter monitoring data (read-only
MODBUS protocol data). The SolarEdge inverter mapping for monitoring data is based on
the open protocol managed by SunSpec: SunSpec Alliance Interoperability Specification –
Inverter Models v1.0. Refer to the SunSpec Alliance Interoperability Specification –
Common Models (Elements) document for a detailed description of the protocol.

The register mapping can be downloaded from the SunSpec Alliance web page:
http://www.sunspec.org/

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SolarEdge inverters support the following mappings:

SunSpec module ID 101, 1021 and 103 register mappings.
SolarEdge three phase inverters with Synergy technology also support SunSpec module ID
160 register mappings.

Common Model MODBUS Register Mappings

The base Register Common Block is set to 40001 (MODBUS PLC address [base 1]) or 40000
(MODBUS Protocol Address [base 0]).

All parameters are defined as in the SunSpec Common block definition, except for the
C_Options register, which is set to NOT_IMPLEMENTED.
 C_Manufacturer is set to SolarEdge.
 C_Model is set to the appropriate inverter model, e.g. SE5000.
 C_Version contains the CPU software version with leading zeroes, e.g. 0002.0611.
 C_SerialNumber contains the inverter serial number.
 C_DeviceAddress is the device MODBUS ID.

Address
Size Name Type Description
(base 0) (base 1)
Value = "SunS" (0x53756e53). Uniquely identifies this
40000 40001 2 C_SunSpec_ID uint32
as a SunSpec MODBUS Map
Value = 0x0001. Uniquely identifies this as a SunSpec
40002 40003 1 C_SunSpec_DID uint16
Common Model Block
C_SunSpec_Lengt
40003 40004 1 uint16 65 = Length of block in 16-bit registers
h
40004 40005 16 C_Manufacturer String(32) Value Registered with SunSpec = "SolarEdge "
40020 40021 16 C_Model String(32) SolarEdge Specific Value
40044 40045 8 C_Version String(16) SolarEdge Specific Value
40052 40053 16 C_SerialNumber String(32) SolarEdge Unique Value
40068 40069 1 C_DeviceAddress uint16 MODBUS Unit ID

Inverter Device Status Values

The following I_Status_* values are supported:
Parameter Value Description
I_STATUS_OFF 1 Off
I_STATUS_SLEEPING 2 Sleeping (auto-shutdown) – Night mode
I_STATUS_STARTING 3 Grid Monitoring/wake-up
I_STATUS_MPPT 4 Inverter is ON and producing power
I_STATUS_THROTTLED 5 Production (curtailed)
I_STATUS_SHUTTING_DOWN 6 Shutting down
I_STATUS_FAULT 7 Fault
I_STATUS_STANDBY 8 Maintenance/setup

1
Supported only in split-phase configurations (Japanese grid and 240V grid in North America)

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Inverter Model MODBUS Register Mappings

The following table lists the supported MODBUS register values. Unsupported values are
indicated by the NOT_IMPLEMENTED value. The base register of the Device Specific block is set
to 40070 (MODBUS PLC address [base 1]), or 40069 (MODBUS Protocol Address [base 0]).
acc32 is a uint32 accumulator that should always increase. Its value is in the range of
0...4294967295.
Scale Factors. As an alternative to floating point format, values are represented by Integer
values with a signed scale factor applied. The scale factor explicitly shifts the decimal point
to left (negative value) or to the right (positive value).
For example, a value “Value” may have an associated value “Value_SF”
Value = “Value” * 10^ Value_SF for example:
 For “Value” = 2071 and “Value_SF” = -2 Value = 2071*10^-2 = 20.71
 For “Value” = 2071 and “Value_SF” = 2 Value = 2071*10^2 = 207100

Address
Size Name Type Units Description
(base 0) (base 1)
40069 40070 1 C_SunSpec_DID uint16 101 = single phase
102 = split phase
103 = three phase
40070 40071 1 C_SunSpec_Length uint16 Registers 50 = Length of model block
40071 40072 1 I_AC_Current uint16 Amps AC Total Current value
40072 40073 1 I_AC_CurrentA uint16 Amps AC Phase A Current value
40073 40074 1 I_AC_CurrentB uint16 Amps AC Phase B Current value
40074 40075 1 I_AC_CurrentC uint16 Amps AC Phase C Current value
40075 40076 1 I_AC_Current_SF int16 AC Current scale factor
40076 40077 1 I_AC_VoltageAB uint16 Volts AC Voltage Phase AB value
40077 40078 1 I_AC_VoltageBC uint16 Volts AC Voltage Phase BC value
40078 40079 1 I_AC_VoltageCA uint16 Volts AC Voltage Phase CA value
40079 40080 1 I_AC_VoltageAN 1 uint16 Volts AC Voltage Phase A to N value
40080 40081 1 I_AC_VoltageBN 1 uint16 Volts AC Voltage Phase B to N value
40081 40082 1 I_AC_VoltageCN 1 uint16 Volts AC Voltage Phase C to N value
40082 40083 1 I_AC_Voltage_SF int16 AC Voltage scale factor
40083 40084 1 I_AC_Power int16 Watts AC Power value
40084 40085 1 I_AC_Power_SF int16 AC Power scale factor
40085 40086 1 I_AC_Frequency uint16 Hertz AC Frequency value
40086 40087 1 I_AC_Frequency_SF int16 Scale factor
40087 40088 1 I_AC_VA int16 VA Apparent Power
40088 40089 1 I_AC_VA_SF int16 Scale factor
40089 40090 1 I_AC_VAR2 int16 VAR Reactive Power
40090 40091 1 I_AC_VAR_SF2 int16 Scale factor

1
Supported only in split-phase configurations (Japanese grid and 240V grid in North America).
2
For details, see the Power Configurations and Correlated Outcomes under Reactive Power Configuration
in SolarEdge Inverters, Power Control Options.

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Address
Size Name Type Units Description
(base 0) (base 1)
40091 40092 1 I_AC_PF1 int16 % Power Factor
40092 40093 1 I_AC_PF_SF1 int16 Scale factor
40093 40094 2 I_AC_Energy_WH acc32 WattHours AC Lifetime Energy production
40095 40096 1 I_AC_Energy_WH_SF uint16 Scale factor
40096 40097 1 I_DC_Current uint16 Amps DC Current value
40097 40098 1 I_DC_Current_SF int16 Scale factor
40098 40099 1 I_DC_Voltage uint16 Volts DC Voltage value
40099 40100 1 I_DC_Voltage_SF int16 Scale factor
40100 40101 1 I_DC_Power int16 Watts DC Power value
40101 40102 1 I_DC_Power_SF int16 Scale factor
40103 40104 1 I_Temp_Sink int16 Degrees C Heat Sink Temperature
40106 40107 1 I_Temp_SF int16 Scale factor
40107 40108 1 I_Status uint16 Operating State
40108 40109 1 I_Status_Vendor uint16 Vendor-defined operating state and
error codes. For error description,
meaning and troubleshooting, refer
to the SolarEdge Installation Guide.

1
For details, see the Power Configurations and Correlated Outcomes under Reactive Power Configuration
in SolarEdge Inverters, Power Control Options.

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Multiple MPPT Inverter Extension Model

The Multiple MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracker) Inverter Extension Model (160) is supported
for SolarEdge Synergy Inverters with firmware version 4.13.xx or later. The fixed block data
below refers to an entire Synergy Manager system (and not to individual blocks within the
system).

Address Name Size Type Units Description

(base 0) (base 1)
Header (Size: 2 words)
40121 40122 ID 1 uint16 N/A Value = 160
Multiple MPPT Inverter Extension
Model
40122 40123 L 1 uint16 N/A Model length
Fixed Block (Size: 8 words)
40123 40124 DCA_SF 1 sunssf N/A Current Scale Factor
40124 40125 DCV_SF 1 sunssf Voltage Scale Factor
40125 40126 DCW_SF 1 sunssf Power Scale Factor
40126 40127 DCWH_SF 1 sunssf 0 (not supported)
40127 40128 Evt 2 bitfield32 0 (not supported)
40129 40130 N 1 count Number of Synergy units (2 or 3)
40130 40131 TmsPer 1 uint16 0 (not supported)
Synergy Unit 0 Block (Size: 20 words)
40131 40132 ID 1 uint16 Synergy Unit #0
40132 40133 IDStr 8 string Input ID String
40140 40141 DCA 1 uint16 DC Current (A)
40141 40142 DCV 1 uint16 DC Voltage (V)
40142 40143 DCW 1 uint16 DC Power (W)
40143 40144 DCWH 2 acc32 0 (not supported)
40145 40146 Tms 2 uint32 0 (not supported)
40147 40148 Tmp 1 int16 Temperature (oC)
40148 40149 DCSt 1 enum16 0 (not supported)
40149 40150 DCEvt 2 bitfield32 0 (not supported)
Synergy Unit 1 Block (Size: 20 words)
40151 40152 ID 1 uint16 Synergy Unit #1
40152 40153 IDStr 8 string Input ID String
40160 40161 DCA 1 uint16 DC Current (A)
40161 40162 DCV 1 uint16 DC Voltage (V)
40162 40163 DCW 1 uint16 DC Power (W)
40163 40164 DCWH 2 acc32 0 (not supported)
40165 40166 Tms 2 uint32 0 (not supported)
40167 40168 Tmp 1 int16 Temperature (oC)
40168 40169 DCSt 1 enum16 0 (not supported)
40169 40170 DCEvt 2 bitfield32 0 (not supported)

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Address Name Size Type Units Description

(base 0) (base 1)
Synergy Unit 2 Block (Size: 20 words)
40171 40172 ID 1 uint16 Synergy Unit #2
40172 40173 IDStr 8 string Input ID String
40180 40181 DCA 1 uint16 DC Current (A)
40181 40182 DCV 1 uint16 DC Voltage (V)
40182 40183 DCW 1 uint16 DC Power (W)
40183 40184 DCWH 2 acc32 0 (not supported)
40185 40186 Tms 2 uint32 0 (not supported)
40187 40188 Tmp 1 int16 Temperature (oC)
40188 40189 DCSt 1 enum16 0 (not supported)
40189 40190 DCEvt 2 bitfield32 0 (not supported)

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Meter Models
The SunSpec Alliance Interoperability Specification describes the data models and MODBUS
register mappings for meter devices used in Renewable Energy systems. This section defines the
models for:
Single Phase Meter
Split Phase Meter
WYE (4-wire) Meter
Delta (3-wire)Meter

Meter Device Block

The following data elements are provided to describe meters.
C_SunSpec_DID – A well-known value that uniquely identifies this block as a meter
block. (4) for single phase meters and (5) for three phase meter types.
C_SunSpec_Length – The length of the meter block in registers.
M_AC_xxxx – Meter AC values.
M_Exported_xxxx – Meter Exported Energy values
M_Imported_xxxx – Meter Imported Energy values

Energy Value
The energy value is represented by a 32-bit unsigned integer accumulator with a scale factor.
Values for import and export are provided. Unsupported or invalid accumulators may return
0x00000000. Power signs and Energy quadrants are per IEEE 1459-2000.

Meter Event Flag Values

The SunSpec Common Elements defines a C_Event value. The meter specific flags are defined
here.
C_Event Value Flag Description
M_EVENT_Power_Failure 0x00000004 Loss of power or phase
M_EVENT_Under_Voltage 0x00000008 Voltage below threshold (Phase Loss)
M_EVENT_Low_PF 0x00000010 Power Factor below threshold (can indicate miss-associated
voltage and current inputs in three phase systems)
M_EVENT_Over_Current 0x00000020 Current Input over threshold (out of measurement range)
M_EVENT_Over_Voltage 0x00000040 Voltage Input over threshold (out of measurement range)
M_EVENT_Missing_Sensor 0x00000080 Sensor not connected
M_EVENT_Reserved1 0x00000100 Reserved for future use
M_EVENT_Reserved2 0x00000200 Reserved for future use
M_EVENT_Reserved3 0x00000400 Reserved for future use
M_EVENT_Reserved4 0x00000800 Reserved for future use
M_EVENT_Reserved5 0x00001000 Reserved for future use
M_EVENT_Reserved6 0x00002000 Reserved for future use
M_EVENT_Reserved7 0x00004000 Reserved for future use
M_EVENT_Reserved8 0x00008000 Reserved for future use
M_EVENT_OEM1-15 0x7FFF000 Reserved for OEMs

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MODBUS Register Mappings

Meter Model – MODBUS Mapping
This map supports single, split, wye, and delta meter connections in a single map as proper
subsets. The connection type is distinguished by the C_SunSpec_DID. Registers that are not
applicable to a meter class return the unsupported value (for example, Single Phase meters will
support only summary and phase A values).
NOTE
Modbus registers store data in Big-Endian format. Most-significant values are stored first, at the lowest
storage address.

The meters’ base address is calculated as shown in the table below:

For 2-unit three phase inverters with Synergy technology, add 50 to the default addresses.
For 3-unit three phase inverters with Synergy technology, add 70 to the default addresses.

Address Address Address

(Default) (using 2-unit Synergy) (using 3-unit Synergy)
Meter # (base 0) (base 1) (base 0) (base 1) (base 0) (base 1)
1st meter 40000 + 121 40000 + 122 40000 + 171 40000 + 172 40000 + 191 40000 + 192
2nd meter 40000 + 295 40000 + 296 40000 + 345 40000 + 346 40000 + 365 40000 + 366
3rd meter 40000 + 469 40000 + 470 40000 + 519 40000 + 520 40000 + 539 40000 + 540

NOTE
Only enabled meters are readable, i.e. if meter 1 and 3 are enabled, they are readable as 1st
meter and 2nd meter (and the 3rd meter isn't readable). The meter type can be read from the Common
block Options field (the same strings that we use in the menus).

Meter 1
Address Size Name Type Units Description
(base 0) (base 1)
Common Block
40121 40122 1 C_SunSpec_DID uint16 N/A Value = 0x0001. Uniquely
identifies this as a SunSpec
Common Model Block
40122 40123 1 C_SunSpec_Length uint16 N/A 65 = Length of block in 16-bit
registers
40123 40124 16 C_Manufacturer String(32) N/A Meter manufacturer
40139 40140 16 C_Model String(32) N/A Meter model
40155 40156 8 C_Option String(16) N/A Export + Import, Production,
consumption,
40163 40164 8 C_Version String(16) N/A Meter version
40171 40172 16 C_SerialNumber String(32) N/A Meter SN
40187 40188 1 C_DeviceAddress uint16 N/A Inverter Modbus ID

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Address Size Name Type Units Description

(base 0) (base 1)
Identification
40188 40189 1 C_SunSpec_DID uint16 N/A Well-known value. Uniquely
identifies this as a SunSpec
MODBUS Map:
Single Phase (AN or AB) Meter
(201)
Split Single Phase (ABN) Meter
(202)
Wye-Connect Three Phase (ABCN)
Meter (203)
Delta-Connect Three Phase (ABC)
Meter(204)
40189 40190 1 C_SunSpec_Length uint16 Registers Length of meter model block
Current
40190 40191 1 M_AC_Current int16 Amps AC Current (sum of active phases)
40191 40192 1 M_AC_Current_A int16 Amps Phase A AC Current
40192 40193 1 M_AC_Current_B int16 Amps Phase B AC Current
40193 40194 1 M_AC_Current_C int16 Amps Phase C AC Current
40194 40195 1 M_AC_Current_S F int16 SF AC Current Scale Factor
Voltage
Line to Neutral Voltage
40195 40196 1 M_AC_Voltage_L N int16 Volts Line to Neutral AC Voltage
(average of active phases)
40196 40197 1 M_AC_Voltage_A N int16 Volts Phase A to Neutral AC Voltage
40197 40198 1 M_AC_Voltage_B N int16 Volts Phase B to Neutral AC Voltage
40198 40199 1 M_AC_Voltage_C N int16 Volts Phase C to Neutral AC Voltage
Line to Line Voltage1
40199 40200 1 M_AC_Voltage_L L int16 Volts Line to Line AC Voltage (average
of active phases)
40200 40201 1 M_AC_Voltage_A B int16 Volts Phase A to Phase B AC Voltage
40201 40202 1 M_AC_Voltage_B C int16 Volts Phase B to Phase C AC Voltage
40202 40203 1 M_AC_Voltage_C A int16 Volts Phase C to Phase A AC Voltage
40203 40204 1 M_AC_Voltage_S F int16 SF AC Voltage Scale Factor
Frequency
40204 40205 1 M_AC_Freq int16 Herts AC Frequency
40205 40206 1 M_AC_Freq_SF int16 SF AC Frequency Scale Factor
Power
Real Power
40206 40207 1 M_AC_Power int16 Watts Total Real Power (sum of active
phases)

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Address Size Name Type Units Description

(base 0) (base 1)
40207 40208 1 M_AC_Power_A int16 Watts Phase A AC Real Power
40208 40209 1 M_AC_Power_B int16 Watts Phase B AC Real Power
40209 40210 1 M_AC_Power_C int16 Watts Phase C AC Real Power
40210 40211 1 M_AC_Power_SF int16 SF AC Real Power Scale Factor
Apparent Power
40211 40212 1 M_AC_VA int16 Volt- Amps Total AC Apparent Power (sum of
active phases)
40212 40213 1 M_AC_VA_A int16 Volt- Amps Phase A AC Apparent Power
40213 40214 1 M_AC_VA_B int16 Volt- Amps Phase B AC Apparent Power
40214 40215 1 M_AC_VA_C int16 Volt- Amps Phase C AC Apparent Power
40215 40216 1 M_AC_VA_SF int16 SF AC Apparent Power Scale Factor
Reactive Power
40216 40217 1 M_AC_VAR int16 VAR Total AC Reactive Power (sum of
active phases)
40217 40218 1 M_AC_VAR_A int16 VAR Phase A AC Reactive Power
40218 40219 1 M_AC_VAR_B int16 VAR Phase B AC Reactive Power
40219 40220 1 M_AC_VAR_C int16 VAR Phase C AC Reactive Power
40220 40221 1 M_AC_VAR_SF int16 SF AC Reactive Power Scale Factor
Power Factor
40221 40222 1 M_AC_PF int16 % Average Power Factor (average of
active phases)
40222 40223 1 M_AC_PF_A int16 % Phase A Power Factor
40223 40224 1 M_AC_PF_B int16 % Phase B Power Factor
40224 40225 1 M_AC_PF_C int16 % Phase C Power Factor
40225 40226 1 M_AC_PF_SF int16 SF AC Power Factor Scale Factor
Accumulated Energy
Real Energy
40226 40227 2 M_Exported uint32 Watt- hours Total Exported Real Energy
40228 40229 2 M_Exported_A uint32 Watt- hours Phase A Exported Real Energy
40230 40231 2 M_Exported_B uint32 Watt- hours Phase B Exported Real Energy
40232 40233 2 M_Exported_C uint32 Watt- hours Phase C Exported Real Energy
40234 40235 2 M_Imported uint32 Watt- hours Total Imported Real Energy
40236 40237 2 M_Imported_A uint32 Watt- hours Phase A Imported Real Energy
40238 40239 2 M_Imported_B uint32 Watt- hours Phase B Imported Real Energy
40240 40241 2 M_Imported_C uint32 Watt- hours Phase C Imported Real Energy
40242 40243 1 M_Energy_W_SF int16 SF Real Energy Scale Factor
Apparent Energy
40243 40244 2 M_Exported_VA uint32 VA-hours Total Exported Apparent Energy
40245 40246 2 M_Exported_VA_ A uint32 VA-hours Phase A Exported Apparent
Energy
40247 40248 2 M_Exported_VA_ B uint32 VA-hours Phase B Exported Apparent
Energy
40249 40250 2 M_Exported_VA_ C uint32 VA-hours Phase C Exported Apparent
Energy

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Address Size Name Type Units Description

(base 0) (base 1)
40251 40252 2 M_Imported_VA uint32 VA-hours Total Imported Apparent Energy
40253 40254 2 M_Imported_VA_ A uint32 VA-hours Phase A Imported Apparent
Energy
40255 40256 2 M_Imported_VA_ B uint32 VA-hours Phase B Imported Apparent
Energy
40257 40258 2 M_Imported_VA_ C uint32 VA-hours Phase C Imported Apparent
Energy
40259 40260 1 M_Energy_VA_S F int16 SF Apparent Energy Scale Factor
Reactive Energy
40260 40261 2 M_Import_VARh_ Q1 uint32 VAR-hours Quadrant 1: Total Imported
Reactive Energy
40262 40263 2 M_Import_VARh_ Q1A uint32 VAR-hours Phase A - Quadrant 1: Imported
Reactive Energy
40264 40265 2 M_Import_VARh_ Q1B uint32 VAR-hours Phase B- Quadrant 1: Imported
Reactive Energy
40266 40267 2 M_Import_VARh_ Q1C uint32 VAR-hours Phase C- Quadrant 1: Imported
Reactive Energy
40268 40269 2 M_Import_VARh_ Q2 uint32 VAR-hours Quadrant 2: Total Imported
Reactive Energy
40270 40271 2 M_Import_VARh_ Q2A uint32 VAR-hours Phase A - Quadrant 2: Imported
Reactive Energy
40272 40273 2 M_Import_VARh_ Q2B uint32 VAR-hours Phase B- Quadrant 2: Imported
Reactive Energy
40274 40275 2 M_Import_VARh_ Q2C uint32 VAR-hours Phase C- Quadrant 2: Imported
Reactive Energy
40276 40277 2 M_Export_VARh_ Q3 uint32 VAR-hours Quadrant 3: Total Exported
Reactive Energy
40278 40279 2 M_Export_VARh_ Q3A uint32 VAR-hours Phase A - Quadrant 3: Exported
Reactive Energy
40280 40281 2 M_Export_VARh_ Q3B uint32 VAR-hours Phase B- Quadrant 3: Exported
Reactive Energy
40282 40283 2 M_Export_VARh_ Q3C uint32 VAR-hours Phase C- Quadrant 3: Exported
Reactive Energy
40284 40285 2 M_Export_VARh_ Q4 uint32 VAR-hours Quadrant 4: Total Exported
Reactive Energy
40286 40287 2 M_Export_VARh_ Q4A uint32 VAR-hours Phase A - Quadrant 4: Exported
Reactive Energy
40288 40289 2 M_Export_VARh_ Q4B uint32 VAR-hours Phase B- Quadrant 4: Exported
Reactive Energy
40290 40291 2 M_Export_VARh_ Q4C uint32 VAR-hours Phase C- Quadrant 4: Exported
Reactive Energy
40292 40293 1 M_Energy_VAR_ SF int16 SF Reactive Energy Scale Factor
Events
40293 40294 2 M_Events uint32 Flags See M_EVENT_ flags. 0 = nts.

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Meter 2
Address Size Name Type Units Description
(base 0) (base 1)
Common Block
40295 40296 1 C_SunSpec_DID uint16 N/A Value = 0x0001. Uniquely identifies this as a
SunSpec Common Model Block
40296 40297 1 C_SunSpec_Length uint16 N/A 65 = Length of block in 16-bit registers
40297 40298 16 C_Manufacturer String(32 N/A Meter manufacturer
)
40313 40314 16 C_Model String(32 N/A Meter model
)
40329 40330 8 C_Option String(16 N/A Export+Import, Production, Consumption,
)
40337 40338 8 C_Version String(16 N/A Meter version
)
40345 40346 16 C_SerialNumber String(32 N/A Meter SN
)
40361 40362 1 C_DeviceAddress uint16 N/A Inverter Modbus ID
Identification
40362 40363 1 C_SunSpec_DID uint16 N/A Well-known value. Uniquely identifies this as a
SunSpec MODBUS Map:
Single Phase (AN or AB) Meter (201)
Split Single Phase (ABN) Meter (202)
Wye-Connect Three Phase (ABCN) Meter (203)
Delta-Connect Three Phase (ABC) Meter(204)
40363 40364 1 C_SunSpec_Length uint16 Registers Length of meter model block
Current
40364 40365 1 M_AC_Current int16 Amps AC Current (sum of active phases)
40365 40366 1 M_AC_Current_A int16 Amps Phase A AC Current
40366 40367 1 M_AC_Current_B int16 Amps Phase B AC Current
40367 40368 1 M_AC_Current_C int16 Amps Phase C AC Current
40368 40369 1 M_AC_Current_S F int16 SF AC Current Scale Factor
Voltage
Line to Neutral Voltage
40369 40370 1 M_AC_Voltage_L int16 Volts Line to Neutral AC Voltage (average of
N active phases)
40370 40371 1 M_AC_Voltage_A int16 Volts Phase A to Neutral AC Voltage
N
40371 40372 1 M_AC_Voltage_B int16 Volts Phase B to Neutral AC Voltage
N
40372 40373 1 M_AC_Voltage_C int16 Volts Phase C to Neutral AC Voltage
N

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Address Size Name Type Units Description

(base 0) (base 1)
Line to Line Voltage1
40373 40374 1 M_AC_Voltage_L L int16 Volts Line to Line AC Voltage (average of active
phases)
40374 40375 1 M_AC_Voltage_A B int16 Volts Phase A to Phase B AC Voltage
40375 40376 1 M_AC_Voltage_B C int16 Volts Phase B to Phase C AC Voltage
40376 40377 1 M_AC_Voltage_C A int16 Volts Phase C to Phase A AC Voltage
40377 40378 1 M_AC_Voltage_S F int16 SF AC Voltage Scale Factor
Frequency
40378 40379 1 M_AC_Freq int16 Herts AC Frequency
40379 40380 1 M_AC_Freq_SF int16 SF AC Frequency Scale Factor
Power
Real Power
40380 40381 1 M_AC_Power int16 Watts Total Real Power (sum of active phases)
40381 40382 1 M_AC_Power_A int16 Watts Phase A AC Real Power
40382 40383 1 M_AC_Power_B int16 Watts Phase B AC Real Power
40383 40384 1 M_AC_Power_C int16 Watts Phase C AC Real Power
40384 40385 1 M_AC_Power_SF int16 SF AC Real Power Scale Factor
Apparent Power
40385 40386 1 M_AC_VA int16 Volt- Amps Total AC Apparent Power (sum of active
phases)
40386 40387 1 M_AC_VA_A int16 Volt- Amps Phase A AC Apparent Power
40387 40388 1 M_AC_VA_B int16 Volt- Amps Phase B AC Apparent Power
40388 40389 1 M_AC_VA_C int16 Volt- Amps Phase C AC Apparent Power
40389 40390 1 M_AC_VA_SF int16 SF AC Apparent Power Scale Factor
Reactive Power
40390 40391 1 M_AC_VAR int16 VAR Total AC Reactive Power(sum of active phases)
40391 40392 1 M_AC_VAR_A int16 VAR Phase A AC Reactive Power
40392 40393 1 M_AC_VAR_B int16 VAR Phase B AC Reactive Power
40393 40394 1 M_AC_VAR_C int16 VAR Phase C AC Reactive Power
40394 40395 1 M_AC_VAR_SF int16 SF AC Reactive Power Scale Factor
Power Factor
40395 40396 1 M_AC_PF int16 % Average Power Factor (average of active
phases)
40396 40397 1 M_AC_PF_A int16 % Phase A Power Factor
40397 40398 1 M_AC_PF_B int16 % Phase B Power Factor
40398 40399 1 M_AC_PF_C int16 % Phase C Power Factor
40399 40400 1 M_AC_PF_SF int16 SF AC Power Factor Scale Factor
Accumulated Energy
Real Energy

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Address Size Name Type Units Description

(base 0) (base 1)
40400 40401 2 M_Exported uint32 Watt- hours Total Exported Real Energy
40402 40403 2 M_Exported_A uint32 Watt- hours Phase A Exported Real Energy
40404 40405 2 M_Exported_B uint32 Watt- hours Phase B Exported Real Energy
40406 40407 2 M_Exported_C uint32 Watt- hours Phase C Exported Real Energy
40408 40409 2 M_Imported uint32 Watt- hours Total Imported Real Energy
40410 40411 2 M_Imported_A uint32 Watt- hours Phase A Imported Real Energy
40412 40413 2 M_Imported_B uint32 Watt- hours Phase B Imported Real Energy
40414 40415 2 M_Imported_C uint32 Watt- hours Phase C Imported Real Energy
40416 40417 1 M_Energy_W_SF int16 SF Real Energy Scale Factor
Apparent Energy
40417 40418 2 M_Exported_VA uint32 VA-hours Total Exported Apparent Energy
40419 40420 2 M_Exported_VA_ A uint32 VA-hours Phase A Exported Apparent Energy
40421 40422 2 M_Exported_VA_ B uint32 VA-hours Phase B Exported Apparent Energy
40423 40424 2 M_Exported_VA_ C uint32 VA-hours Phase C Exported Apparent Energy
40425 40426 2 M_Imported_VA uint32 VA-hours Total Imported Apparent Energy
40427 40428 2 M_Imported_VA_ A uint32 VA-hours Phase A Imported Apparent Energy
40429 40430 2 M_Imported_VA_ B uint32 VA-hours Phase B Imported Apparent Energy
40431 40432 2 M_Imported_VA_ C uint32 VA-hours Phase C Imported Apparent Energy
40433 40434 1 M_Energy_VA_S F int16 SF Apparent Energy Scale Factor
Reactive Energy
40434 40435 2 M_Import_VARh_ uint32 VAR-hours Quadrant 1: Total Imported Reactive Energy
Q1
40436 40437 2 M_Import_VARh_ uint32 VAR-hours Phase A - Quadrant 1: Imported Reactive
Q1A Energy
40438 40439 2 M_Import_VARh_ uint32 VAR-hours Phase B- Quadrant 1: Imported Reactive
Q1B Energy
40440 40441 2 M_Import_VARh_ uint32 VAR-hours Phase C- Quadrant 1: Imported Reactive
Q1C Energy
40442 40443 2 M_Import_VARh_ uint32 VAR-hours Quadrant 2: Total Imported Reactive Energy
Q2
40444 40445 2 M_Import_VARh_ uint32 VAR-hours Phase A - Quadrant 2: Imported Reactive
Q2A Energy
40446 40447 2 M_Import_VARh_ uint32 VAR-hours Phase B- Quadrant 2: Imported Reactive
Q2B Energy
40448 40449 2 M_Import_VARh_ uint32 VAR-hours Phase C- Quadrant 2: Imported Reactive
Q2C Energy
40450 40451 2 M_Export_VARh_ uint32 VAR-hours Quadrant 3: Total Exported Reactive Energy
Q3
40452 40453 2 M_Export_VARh_ uint32 VAR-hours Phase A - Quadrant 3: Exported Reactive
Q3A Energy
40454 40455 2 M_Export_VARh_ uint32 VAR-hours Phase B- Quadrant 3: Exported Reactive
Q3B Energy
40456 40457 2 M_Export_VARh_ uint32 VAR-hours Phase C- Quadrant 3: Exported Reactive

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Address Size Name Type Units Description

(base 0) (base 1)
Q3C Energy
40458 40459 2 M_Export_VARh_ uint32 VAR-hours Quadrant 4: Total Exported Reactive Energy
Q4
40460 40461 2 M_Export_VARh_ uint32 VAR-hours Phase A - Quadrant 4: Exported Reactive
Q4A Energy
40462 40463 2 M_Export_VARh_ uint32 VAR-hours Phase B- Quadrant 4: Exported Reactive
Q4B Energy
40464 40465 2 M_Export_VARh_ uint32 VAR-hours Phase C- Quadrant 4: Exported Reactive
Q4C Energy
40466 40467 1 M_Energy_VAR_ SF int16 SF Reactive Energy Scale Factor
Events
40467 40468 2 M_Events uint32 Flags See M_EVENT_ flags. 0 = nts.

Meter 3
Address Size Name Type Units Description
(base 0) (base 1)
Common Block
40469 40470 1 C_SunSpec_DID uint16 N/A Value = 0x0001. Uniquely identifies this as a
SunSpec Common Model Block
40470 40471 1 C_SunSpec_Length uint16 N/A 65 = Length of block in 16-bit registers
40472 40473 16 C_Manufacturer String(32 N/A Meter manufacturer
)
40488 40489 16 C_Model String(32 N/A Meter model
)
40504 40505 8 C_Option String(16 N/A Export+Import, Production, Consumption,
)
40512 40513 8 C_Version String(16 N/A Meter version
)
40520 40521 16 C_SerialNumber String(32 N/A Meter SN
)
40536 40537 1 C_DeviceAddress uint16 N/A Inverter Modbus ID
Identification
40537 40538 1 C_SunSpec_DID uint16 N/A Well-known value. Uniquely identifies this as a
SunSpec MODBUS Map:
Single Phase (AN or AB) Meter (201)
Split Single Phase (ABN) Meter (202)
Wye-Connect Three Phase (ABCN) Meter (203)
Delta-Connect Three Phase (ABC) Meter(204)
40538 40539 1 C_SunSpec_Length uint16 Registers Length of meter model block
Current
40539 40540 1 M_AC_Current int16 Amps AC Current (sum of active phases)
40540 40541 1 M_AC_Current_A int16 Amps Phase A AC Current
40541 40542 1 M_AC_Current_B int16 Amps Phase B AC Current
40542 40543 1 M_AC_Current_C int16 Amps Phase C AC Current

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Address Size Name Type Units Description

(base 0) (base 1)
40543 40544 1 M_AC_Current_S F int16 SF AC Current Scale Factor
Voltage
Line to Neutral Voltage
40544 40545 1 M_AC_Voltage_L N int16 Volts Line to Neutral AC Voltage (average of active
phases)
40545 40546 1 M_AC_Voltage_A N int16 Volts Phase A to Neutral AC Voltage
40546 40547 1 M_AC_Voltage_B N int16 Volts Phase B to Neutral AC Voltage
40547 40548 1 M_AC_Voltage_C N int16 Volts Phase C to Neutral AC Voltage
Line to Line Voltage1
40548 40549 1 M_AC_Voltage_L L int16 Volts Line to Line AC Voltage (average of active
phases)
40549 40550 1 M_AC_Voltage_A B int16 Volts Phase A to Phase B AC Voltage
40550 40551 1 M_AC_Voltage_B C int16 Volts Phase B to Phase C AC Voltage
40551 40552 1 M_AC_Voltage_C A int16 Volts Phase C to Phase A AC Voltage
40552 40553 1 M_AC_Voltage_S F int16 SF AC Voltage Scale Factor
Frequency
40553 40554 1 M_AC_Freq int16 Herts AC Frequency
40554 40555 1 M_AC_Freq_SF int16 SF AC Frequency Scale Factor
Power
Real Power
40555 40556 1 M_AC_Power int16 Watts Total Real Power (sum of active phases)
40556 40557 1 M_AC_Power_A int16 Watts Phase A AC Real Power
40557 40558 1 M_AC_Power_B int16 Watts Phase B AC Real Power
40558 40559 1 M_AC_Power_C int16 Watts Phase C AC Real Power
40559 40560 1 M_AC_Power_SF int16 SF AC Real Power Scale Factor
Apparent Power
40560 40561 1 M_AC_VA int16 Volt- Total AC Apparent Power (sum of active phases)
Amps
40561 40562 1 M_AC_VA_A int16 Volt- Phase A AC Apparent Power
Amps
40562 40563 1 M_AC_VA_B int16 Volt- Phase B AC Apparent Power
Amps
40563 40564 1 M_AC_VA_C int16 Volt- Phase C AC Apparent Power
Amps
40564 40565 1 M_AC_VA_SF int16 SF AC Apparent Power Scale Factor
Reactive Power
40565 40566 1 M_AC_VAR int16 VAR Total AC Reactive Power (sum of active phases)
40566 40567 1 M_AC_VAR_A int16 VAR Phase A AC Reactive Power
40567 40568 1 M_AC_VAR_B int16 VAR Phase B AC Reactive Power
40568 40569 1 M_AC_VAR_C int16 VAR Phase C AC Reactive Power

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Address Size Name Type Units Description

(base 0) (base 1)
40569 40570 1 M_AC_VAR_SF int16 SF AC Reactive Power Scale Factor
Power Factor
40570 40571 1 M_AC_PF int16 % Average Power Factor (average of active
phases)
40571 40572 1 M_AC_PF_A int16 % Phase A Power Factor
40572 40573 1 M_AC_PF_B int16 % Phase B Power Factor
40573 40574 1 M_AC_PF_C int16 % Phase C Power Factor
40574 40575 1 M_AC_PF_SF int16 SF AC Power Factor Scale Factor
Accumulated Energy
Real Energy
40575 40576 2 M_Exported uint32 Watt- Total Exported Real Energy
hours
40577 40578 2 M_Exported_A uint32 Watt- Phase A Exported Real Energy
hours
40579 40580 2 M_Exported_B uint32 Watt- Phase B Exported Real Energy
hours
40581 40582 2 M_Exported_C uint32 Watt- Phase C Exported Real Energy
hours
40583 40584 2 M_Imported uint32 Watt- Total Imported Real Energy
hours
40585 40586 2 M_Imported_A uint32 Watt- Phase A Imported Real Energy
hours
40587 40588 2 M_Imported_B uint32 Watt- Phase B Imported Real Energy
hours
40589 40590 2 M_Imported_C uint32 Watt- Phase C Imported Real Energy
hours
40591 40592 1 M_Energy_W_SF int16 SF Real Energy Scale Factor
Apparent Energy
40592 40593 2 M_Exported_VA uint32 VA-hours Total Exported Apparent Energy
40594 40595 2 M_Exported_VA_ A uint32 VA-hours Phase A Exported Apparent Energy
40596 40597 2 M_Exported_VA_ B uint32 VA-hours Phase B Exported Apparent Energy
40598 40599 2 M_Exported_VA_ C uint32 VA-hours Phase C Exported Apparent Energy
40600 40601 2 M_Imported_VA uint32 VA-hours Total Imported Apparent Energy
40602 40603 2 M_Imported_VA_ A uint32 VA-hours Phase A Imported Apparent Energy
40604 40605 2 M_Imported_VA_ B uint32 VA-hours Phase B Imported Apparent Energy
40606 40607 2 M_Imported_VA_ C uint32 VA-hours Phase C Imported Apparent Energy
40608 40609 1 M_Energy_VA_S F int16 SF Apparent Energy Scale Factor
Reactive Energy
40610 40611 2 M_Import_VARh_ Q1 uint32 VAR-hours Quadrant 1: Total Imported Reactive Energy
40612 40613 2 M_Import_VARh_ Q1A uint32 VAR-hours Phase A - Quadrant 1: Imported Reactive
Energy
40614 40615 2 M_Import_VARh_ Q1B uint32 VAR-hours Phase B- Quadrant 1: Imported Reactive Energy
40616 40617 2 M_Import_VARh_ Q1C uint32 VAR-hours Phase C- Quadrant 1: Imported Reactive Energy

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Address Size Name Type Units Description

(base 0) (base 1)
40618 40619 2 M_Import_VARh_ Q2 uint32 VAR-hours Quadrant 2: Total Imported Reactive Energy
40620 40621 2 M_Import_VARh_ Q2A uint32 VAR-hours Phase A - Quadrant 2: Imported Reactive
Energy
40622 40623 2 M_Import_VARh_ Q2B uint32 VAR-hours Phase B- Quadrant 2: Imported Reactive Energy
40624 40625 2 M_Import_VARh_ Q2C uint32 VAR-hours Phase C- Quadrant 2: Imported Reactive Energy
40626 40627 2 M_Export_VARh_ Q3 uint32 VAR-hours Quadrant 3: Total Exported Reactive Energy
40628 40629 2 M_Export_VARh_ Q3A uint32 VAR-hours Phase A - Quadrant 3: Exported Reactive Energy
40630 40631 2 M_Export_VARh_ Q3B uint32 VAR-hours Phase B- Quadrant 3: Exported Reactive Energy
40632 40633 2 M_Export_VARh_ Q3C uint32 VAR-hours Phase C- Quadrant 3: Exported Reactive Energy
40634 40635 2 M_Export_VARh_ Q4 uint32 VAR-hours Quadrant 4: Total Exported Reactive Energy
40636 40637 2 M_Export_VARh_ Q4A uint32 VAR-hours Phase A - Quadrant 4: Exported Reactive Energy
40638 40639 2 M_Export_VARh_ Q4B uint32 VAR-hours Phase B- Quadrant 4: Exported Reactive Energy
40640 40641 2 M_Export_VARh_ Q4C uint32 VAR-hours Phase C- Quadrant 4: Exported Reactive Energy
40642 40643 1 M_Energy_VAR_ SF int16 SF Reactive Energy Scale Factor
Events
40643 40644 2 M_Events uint32 Flags See M_EVENT_ flags. 0 = nts.

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Appendix A – Encoding and Decoding Examples

This appendix explains how to create Modbus commands to communicate with SolarEdge
devices and parse their responses.

Client Request/Server Response Register Structure

Use the table’s mandatory fields to structure and parse your Modbus command according to the
following order.

Field Description Range

(Hexadecimal)
Transaction processing Client identifier. This parameter cannot be changed by XXXX
identifiers the client.
Length of the following sizeof (modbusID) + SizeOf(functionCode) + 0x0000
fields SizeOf(Data)
Modbus ID Identifies a device in a network 0x00
Function code Executes commands from the leader device to follower 0x00
devices
Main functions:
0x03 – Read holding register
0x06 – Preset single register
0x10 – Preset multiple registers
Data Numerical value 0x000000

NOTE
When Modbus connection is over UDP, the Server Response Register has two extra
bytes for CRC.
When encoding the registers, note the following:
 Some commands require two registers. You must write the two registers together
using Modbus function 16.
 Each register contains two bytes in Big-Endian order from the most significant
byte to the least significant byte (MSB-LSB).
 Each 32-bit value spans over two registers in the Little-Endian word order from
the least significant byte to the most significant byte (MSB-LSB).
 If the controller does not support the Little-Endian word order, there is another
linked map using the Big-Endian word order at an offset of 0x800.

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Modbus Broadcast
Modbus Broadcast write command sends the data to all devices on the bus; the client does not
receive a response.
Example of Modbus Broadcast command:
Broadcast write 1 to address 0xF300 in all slaves.
Client Request Register
Field Description Range
(Hexadecimal)
Transaction processing Client identifier. This parameter cannot be changed by XXXX
identifiers the installer.
Length of the following (sizeof(modbusID) = 1 + SizeOf(functionCode) = 1 + 0x06
fields
SizeOf(Data) = 4) = 06

Modbus ID Identifies a device in a network. 0x00

Function code Preset single register 0x06

Data Numerical values F3 00 00 01 (F300

address of starting
point, with
additional 1)

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Read Single or Multiple Register Data

Create a Read Single or Multiple Register Data command to read data from the inverter using
Modbus.
Example of Read Single or Multiple Register Data command:
From Inverter with Modbus ID 1 requested to read Dynamic Reactive Power Limit Float) two
registers: 0xF324, 0xF325.
Client Request Register
Use the following fields to structure your command:
Field Description Range
(Hexadecimal)
Transaction processing Client identifier. This parameter cannot be changed by XXXX
identifiers the installer.
Length of the following (sizeof (modbusID) = 1 + SizeOf(functionCode) = 1 + 0x06
fields SizeOf(Data) = 4) = 06
Modbus ID Identifies a device in a network 0x01
Function code Read holding register 0x03
Data Numerical values F3 24 00 01 (F324
address of starting
point, with
additional 1)

Server Response Register

Use the following fields to parse your command:
Field Description Range
(Hexadecimal)
Transaction processing Client identifier. This parameter cannot be changed by XXXX
identifiers the installer.
Length of the following (sizeof(modbusID) = 1 + SizeOf(functionCode) = 1 + 0x07
fields SizeOf(Data) = 5) = 07
Modbus ID Identifies a device in a network 0x01
Function code Read holding register 0x03
Data Numerical values 04 00 00 00 32
(04 is the data
length – 00 32
response for
F324, 00 00
response for
F325)

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Write Single Register Data

Modbus write command sends to a single register. The server sends a response after it finishes
processing the command.

Enable the Dynamic Power Control Mode

This procedure explains how to execute multiple write to single register commands
consecutively.
1. Set the following:
 AdvancedPwrControlEn on address 0xF142 to 1 (enable). It is 0 (disabled) by default.
 ReactivePwrConfig on address 0xF104 to 4 for either Q or CosPhi control. The default
value is 0 (Fixed CosPhi mode).
NOTE
If the registers are already set to the correct value, do not re-write them.
2. Issue a Commit Power Control Settings command on address 0xF100 (set to 1) to put the
settings into effect. This command stops production and restarts the inverter.
3. Update the enhanced power control settings to addresses 0xF308–0xF320.
4. Enable Dynamic Power Control (set to 1). It is 0 (disabled) by default. See the example below.
NOTE
Dynamic Power Control should be enabled only after the initialization of the enhanced power control
operation in the previous step.
Example of Write to Single Register command:
Inverter with Modbus ID 1, Enable Dynamic Power Control. Write 1 to F300.
Client Request Register
Use the following fields to structure your command:
Field Description Range
(Hexadecimal)
Transaction processing Client identifier. This parameter cannot be XXXX
identifiers changed by the installer.
Length of the following (sizeof(modbusID) = 1 + SizeOf(functionCode) = 1 0x06
fields + SizeOf(Data) = 4) = 06
Modbus ID Identifies a device in a network 0x01
Function code Preset single rigester 0x06
Data Numerical values 0xF3 00 00 01. (write 1
to F300)

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Write Multiple Register Data

Modbus write command sends to a range of registers. The server sends a response after it
finishes processing the command.
Example of Write Multiple Register Data command:
Inverter with Modbus ID 1, Set Dynamic Reactive Power Limit to 100. Write 0x64 to F324.
Client Request Register
Use the following fields to structure your command:
Field Description Range (Hexadecimal)
Transaction processing Client identifier. This parameter cannot be XXXX
identifiers changed by the installer.
Length of the following (sizeof(modbusID) = 1 + SizeOf(functionCode) = 0x08
fields 1 + SizeOf(Data) = 4) = 08
Modbus ID Identifies a device in a network 0x01
Function code Preset multiple registers = 0x10 0X10

Data Numerical values F3 24 00 00 00 64

Example of Write Multiple Register to Modify Q Filter command:

Inverter with Modbus ID 1, Write 600ms to Q filter time in register D21E.
Use the following fields to structure your command:
Field Description Range
(Hexadecimal)
Transaction processing Client identifier. This parameter cannot be XXXX
identifiers changed by the installer.
Length of the following (sizeof(modbusID) = 1 + SizeOf(functionCode) = 1 0x06
fields + SizeOf(Data) = 4) = 06
Modbus ID Identifies a device in a network 0x01
Function code Preset multiple rigester 0x10
Data Numerical values 0xD2 1E 00 02 04 00
00 02 58. (write 600 to
0xD21E)

Write Multiple Register Data – Big-Endian

To use Big-Endian notation, add an offset of 0x800 to the register address.
Example of Write Multiple Register Data — Big Endian command:
Inverter with Modbus ID 1, Set Dynamic Reactive Power Limit to 100. Write 0x64 FB24.
Client Request Register
Use the following fields to structure your command:

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Field Description Range (Hexadecimal)

Transaction processing Client identifier. This parameter cannot be XXXX
identifiers changed by the installer.
Length of the following (sizeof(modbusID) = 1 + SizeOf(functionCode) = 0x08
fields 1 + SizeOf(Data) = 4) = 08
Modbus ID Identifies a device in a network 0x01
Function code Preset multiple registers = 0x10 0X10
Data Numerical values FB 24 64 00 00 00

Abnormal Response Data

If you input abnormal data in the Modbus, the leader/follower device returns the following
errors and messages:
Error Message
Wrong address in Read/Write command Illegal data address
Incorrect value Follower/leader device failure

NOTE
The adjustable parameters in Modbus registers are intended for long-term storage. Periodic changes in
this parameter can possibly damage the flash memory.

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Appendix B – Response Time Information

This appendix displays typical and max data processing and reaction time of the
Modbus interface.
This table list the products which follow the response time measurements:
Product Part Number Firmware Versions
Three Phase Commercial SExxK-xxxxIxxxx Inverters with SetApp configuration –4.13.5xx
Inverter and above

Timing Definitions

SE Modbus
Modbus Client
Device

Write request

Response time
Processing time

Write response
Data transfer
interval
Read request
Processing time

Read
response

Type of Time Definition

Processing time of This is the time required by SolarEdge products to process the
setpoint incoming setpoint Modbus command.
Reaction time of This is the time between the changing of the setpoint until it’s come
setpoint into effect.
Response time The is the time between the query and its acknowledgement.
Data transfer interval For system stability, this is the time separation period between data
transfers.

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Modbus External Interface

Indirect (Daisy-Chain)
You can connect the follower devices to leader using RS485 interface. You can connect the leader to the
controller using RS485 or ethernet.
Direct/Single Inverter Connection
You can connect all inverters to the controller through individual Modbus TCP connection.
This provides better timing performance.

SolarEdge timing performance

Type of Command Timing Definitions Time [s]
Read Response time (includes Processing time) < 0.5 s
Response time (includes Processing time) < 0.5 s
Reaction time of Active Power (P) <1s
Write setpoint (dynamic) Reactive Power (P) < 5 s1
Commit < 1.5 s 2
Read/Write Data transfer interval < 0.1 s

NOTE
The effect on the response time is minor, according to the following:
 Number of follower devices
 Single or multiple read/write commands
When you add CCG as an interface, it results in a longer response time

1
To optimize the reaction time, set the Example of Write Single Register to Modify Q Filter command:. You must follow this command with a commit.
2
You need to follow static write commands with a commit. This can cause a longer response time.

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Support Contact Information

If you have technical problems concerning SolarEdge products, please contact us:

https://www.solaredge.com/service/support

Before contacting us, make sure to have the following information at hand:
Model and serial number of the product in question.
The error indicated on the product SetApp mobile application LCD screen or on the monitoring
platform or by the LEDs, if there is such an indication.
System configuration information, including the type and number of modules connected
and the number and length of strings.
The communication method to the SolarEdge server, if the site is connected.
The product's software version as it appears in the ID status screen.

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