Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC
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System Design
This diagram shows the primary system for the whole-home photovoltaic energy cycle, with Anker SOLIX
Solarbank 2 E1600 AC installed as the main service equipment.
PV connector+
PV connector-
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PV1
PV connector+
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PV connector-
PV connector-
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PV2
PV connector+
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PV connector+
PV connector-
Note: Anker SOLIX Smart Meter, Anker SOLIX Smart Plug and Anker SOLIX BP1600 Expansion Battery can be
purchased optionally.
Installing Your Solarbank
Pre-Installation Instructions
Configuration Description
· One Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC can support up to 5 Anker SOLIX BP1600 Expansion Batteries.
· Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC can be used with Anker SOLIX Smart Meter, Anker SOLIX Smart Plug
and some third-party devices.
Environment Requirements
· Do not place the modules near an area exposed to direct sunlight, fire, or explosive materials.
· Ensure the site is protected from potential hazards such as floods.
Safety Instructions
·
Make sure that the Solarbank 2 E1600 AC is turned off during
the entire connection process.
· The grid connection must be connected to a socket with grounding,
otherwise there is a risk of electric shock. Alternatively, the casing
should be grounded. The grounding point is shown below.
· Measure the distance. Reserve sufficient space for heat
dissipation and safety isolation.
What You Need
The steps below describe the installation of one Solarbank 2 E1600 AC and two Expansion Batteries as
an example.
Multiple Anker SOLIX BP1600
Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2
Expansion Batteries
E1600 AC
(Must be ordered separately)
Fixed Bracket
M5×60 Self-Tapping Expansion
(×2)
Screws
(BP1600 Expansion Battery
Accessories)
(×2)
Installing the Smart Meter (Optional)
It is recommended to get a professional electrician to install the smart meter.
Using as a Three-phase Smart Meter
Single line
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Note:
L1
L2
· Install a voltage cable
L3
(purchase separately).
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· A three-phase smart
L3
meter can be used as a
single-phase smart
meter.
L2
CT1
CT2
L1
CT3
0 0 0 0 0 0
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Please first identify the entry phases. Under normal circumstances, the brown phase is live wire L1, the
black phase is live wire L2, the grey phase is live wire L3, and the blue phase is the neutral wire N.
L1
L2
L3
(International Standard) New House - Common Scenarios
(Old German Standard) Old House - Rare Scenarios
Brown----Live Wire L1
Black----Live Wire L2
Grey----Live Wire L3
Blue----Neutral Wire N
Green and Yellow----GND PE
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3
Turn off the power to ensure
Wear insulating gloves (provided
there is no risk of electric
by the user), and take out the
shock.
Smart Meter and the CT (current
transformer) from the package.
ON
OFF
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6
Please prepare the corresponding color voltage
Connect the CT wire to the CT socket.
wire, then connect the voltage wire from any
unused circuit breaker hole and connect it to the
hole of the corresponding Smart Meter.
L1
L2
L3
N
7
Snap the CT to L1/L2/L3 phases.
Please pay attention to the direction of the current.
· Snap L1 CT to L1 in the direction of the current.
· Snap L2 CT to L2 in the direction of the current.
· Snap L3 CT to L3 in the direction of the current.
Note: The following components are not included in this package. Please make sure they are ready
before installation and electrical connection.
Phillips Screwdriver
Installation
1
Place one expansion
battery on the floor
30mm from the wall.
3
30mm
Stack expansion batteries in sequence with
Solarbank at the top by inserting the two
corresponding ports into each other.
5
L-Shape Wall Mount Fitting
(×2)
Mark the position of drilling
holes on both sides and use a
M5×10 Combined Phillips
drill with a 8 drill bit and a
Screws
depth of 60mm.
(×2)
Using as a Single-phase Smart Meter
L1
N
L3CT
L2CT
L1CT
L1
L2
L3
N
1
Please first identify the entry
phases. Under normal circum-
N
stances, the brown phase is
live wire L1, and the blue
phase is the neutral wire N.
Red----Live Wire L1
*The color of the wire should
Yellow----Live Wire L2
be based on the actual color
Blue----Live Wire L3
used in the home.
Black----Neutral Wire N
Green and Yellow----GND PE
L1
4
N
Insert the Smart Meter into the
distribution box rail, making
sure it is securely fastened.
4
Insert the Smart Meter into the
distribution box rail, making sure it
is securely fastened.
CT1
CT2
6
5
Connect the CT wire to the CT socket.
CT3
From Home
CT1
CT2
L1
To Grid
CT3
L2
L3
Optional Accessories:
· Anker SOLIX BP1600 Expansion Battery
· Anker SOLIX Smart Meter
· Anker SOLIX Smart Plug
Drill
Hammer
(Screw Torque: 2N·m)
2
30mm
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove screws and pry open the rubber plug.
Note: When installing the bottom battery pack or only one Solarbank,
please do not remove the bottom rubber plug to avoid water damage to
the equipment.
4
Pre-fasten the L-Shape Wall Mount Fitting to both
sides of the first expanion battery under Solarbank
using M5×10 combined Phillips screws.
Note: The L-Shape Wall Mount Fitting can be
mounted on the front or the back.
6
7
Use a Phillips screwdriver to
Use a hammer to tap the
fasten the M5×10 combination
Phillips screws against the
plastic sleeve of the M5×60
L-Shape Wall Mount Fitting;
self-tapping expansion screw
then secure the interlocking
into the hole, and then use a
bracket to the expansion
Phillips screwdriver to fasten
battery using the M5×10
the M5×60 self-tapping screw
combined Phillips screws to
against the L-Shape Wall
complete the installation.
Mount Fitting.
Single line
N
L
L1CT
CT1
CT2
CT3
0 0 0 0 0 0
L2CT
L3CT
2
3
Turn off the power to ensure
Wear insulating gloves
there is no risk of electric
(provided by the user), and
shock.
take out the Smart Meter and
the CT (current transformer)
from the package.
ON
OFF
5
Please prepare the corresponding color voltage wire, then
connect the voltage wire from any unused circuit breaker
hole and connect it to the hole of the corresponding Smart
Meter.
7
Snap L1 CT to L1 in the direction of the current.
CT1
CT1
CT2
CT2
CT3
CT3
Electrical Connections
Connecting Cables
1
Connect Solarbank to the microinverter.
2
Find the PV connector ports of your solar panels.
3
Connect each set of PV modules to each set of
PV input ports in Solarbank using the included
Anker SOLIX Solar Panel Extension Cable (3m).
Note: Never connect two or more components
in series because this causes the input voltage
to exceed 60V and will damage the equipment.
Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC
Solar Panels
Using the Smart Plug (Optional)
*Up to 6 Smart Plugs can be connected.
LED Indicator
LED Indicator
Status
Upgrading
Working normally
Working normally
L
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After successful connection, the Smart Meter is automatically powered on. If the user does not use the
App for network configuration within 30 minutes, it will be turned off automatically.
Using the App
Download the App
Search "Anker" and download the App via App Store or Google Play. Or scan QR code below to go to the
corresponding application store.
Modes
· Self-Consumption: Solarbank will intelligently charge and discharge based on
real-time power demand required by household loads determined from the Smart
Meter.
Note: Self-Consumption mode is only available when the Smart Meter or Smart
Plug is added to the system. You can connect up to 6 Smart Plugs.
· Custom Mode: You can set up a schedule for Solarbank to discharge a fixed
amount of power into your home load at different time periods, and extra energy
will be stored in Solarbank.
· Smart Plug Mode: After setting a custom discharge strategy, the Smart Plug will
L1
consume additional green power energy without affecting the existing strategy.
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Note: Smart Plug mode is only available when the Smart Plug is added to the
system. You can connect up to 6 Smart Plugs.
· Time of Use: The battery modules will charge when utility rates are the lowest,
and power your home when utility rates are the highest. Make sure to edit your
utility rate plan for weekdays and weekend.
· Manual Backup: You can set a time period for the device to quickly charge to full
charge, until the end of the time when the device enters other modes.
From Home
Customer Service
To Grid
support@anker.com
L1
(DE) +49 (800) 000 2522
Anker SOLIX Solarbank 2 E1600 AC
Anker SOLIX Smart Meter
Scan QR codes for video tutorials, FAQs and more information.
Connect Solarbank to a home outlet using the
included AC Cable with Schuko plug (5m).
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Connecting with FS20 Flexible Solar Panel (225W)
Install 4 solar panels with Y Solar Connection
Cables. With parallel connections, the female
connectors of two solar panels are connected to
the two male connectors of a Y Solar Connection
cable, while the male connectors of the other two
solar panels are connected to the two female
connectors of another Y Solar Connection Cable.
Note: FS20 Flexible Solar Panel has high open
circuit voltage and cannot be used in series.
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Solid red
Solid blue
Solid green
Flashing green
(Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
(Grid data collected)
connection completed)
Flashing blue
Solid red
(No Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
(Unable to collect grid data)
connection)