Solar Assistant Orange Pi Controller – Solar Inverter Online Monitoring

Solar Assistant pre-installed on an Orange Pi LTS single-board computer. Ready to use out of the box with no subscription or annual fees. Monitors inverters, battery systems and Victron SmartShunt resistors in real time, accessible from any browser or the Solar Assistant mobile app. Licence fee included. 32GB MicroSD card with pre-loaded software included.

Key Features

• Solar Assistant software pre-installed, no configuration required
• No subscription or annual licence fees
• Solar Assistant licence included
• 32GB MicroSD card with pre-loaded software
• Orange Pi LTS: 1.8GHz quad-core 64-bit processor, 2GB SDRAM, 8GB onboard eMMC
• Wi-Fi 2.4GHz and 5GHz, 1Gbps Ethernet, 3 x USB ports, HDMI output
• USB-C power supply included (5V)
• RJ45 to USB cable for Voltacon inverters included
• DC-DC power supply option (9V to 60V, 5V/3A USB-C) for direct battery connection

Compatible Inverters and Batteries

• Inverters: Voltacon, MPP Solar, Axpert, InfiniSolar, Deye, SunSynk, Growatt
• Batteries: Pylontech, Pytes, Voltacon energy storage
• Shunt monitors: Victron SmartShunt via VE.Direct to USB cable

Power Supply Options

Option A – DC-DC battery supply: Connects directly to the battery at 9V to 60V DC input. Suitable for 12V, 24V and 48V systems. Keeps monitoring running even during AC loss or inverter fault. 5V/3A USB-C output, 2.5m cable.

Option B – 230V mains supply: Standard USB-C mains adapter for 24/7 operation from the AC supply.

What Is Included

• 1 x Solar Assistant Orange Pi LTS controller, pre-installed
• 1 x Solar Assistant licence
• 1 x 32GB MicroSD card with pre-loaded software
• 1 x USB-C power supply (230V mains)
• 1 x RJ45 to USB cable for Voltacon inverters

Installation Notes

Connect to the inverter communication port using the supplied cable. Connect to your local network via Ethernet or Wi-Fi. Access the Solar Assistant interface from any browser on the network. RS485 cables for Pylontech and Pytes batteries are sold separately.