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SolaX X1-AC with GridZeno.

GridZeno shows the system and the battery charge level. The battery can't be controlled on the third generation, and the export limit comes later. Applies to X1-AC-3.0 to 5.0.

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What GridZeno can do on SolaX X1-AC

SolaX X1-AC on the compatibility list, updated 31 October 2026.

  • Live overview of solar, consumption and gridAll subscriptions · Solar and consumption require a meter on the solar inverter you already have.
    Works
  • Battery state of chargeAll subscriptions · requires a battery
    Works
  • Stop selling at negative pricesSmart and Pro · The dongle can't read the X1-AC's rated power yet, and it's needed for the limit.
    Coming later
  • Charge from the grid when power is cheapSmart and Pro · requires a battery · SolaX' third generation has no remote control of the battery.
    Not possible
  • Discharge the battery when power is expensivePro · requires a battery · SolaX' third generation has no remote control of the battery.
    Not possible

Works: tested and measured on real hardware.

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How the inverter is controlled

GridZeno reads the inverter and the battery but doesn't control anything yet.

The battery
The state of charge is shown, but SolaX' third generation has no remote control, so the battery runs by the inverter's own settings.
Stop selling at negative prices
Coming later. The dongle can't read the inverter's rated power yet.
Solar and consumption
Requires a meter on the solar inverter you already have.
Manual means no switching
When the control is on Manual, GridZeno calculates the plan and shows it, but changes nothing on the inverter.
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What is special about the SolaX X1-AC

The serial number starts with XAC: SolaX' third generation, AC-coupled.

The connection
115200 baud.
The battery
The charge level and the power are read in 0x16 and 0x1C. The third generation has no remote control.
Solar and consumption
Only through meter 2 on the solar inverter you already have.

How it differs from its neighbours

  • SolaX X1-Fit: The X1-Fit G4 is fourth generation, so the battery can be controlled by the plan.

From the dongle's firmware and our notes on each inverter, not from the datasheet.

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How to connect the dongle

Network cable with RJ45 plug. Approx. 25 minutes.

Port
485
Pin
A at pin 4 (485A), B at pin 5 (485B), GND at pin 3 (GND)
Where
On the underside of the inverter, in the bottom row by the earth screw and the BMS port. The energy meter has its own port, Meter, in the top row.

See the full installation guide for SolaX X1-AC

GridZeno Dongle for SolaX X1-AC

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Before you buy

This one works.

SolaX X1-AC is the inverter GridZeno has been tested on. Check that your model is under X1-AC-3.0 to 5.0. If it still doesn't suit you, you have 100 days' free return.