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Guides and answers for your Zap and the Sourceful Energy app.
Getting started
How to Create a Sourceful Energy Account
Creating an account in the Sourceful Energy app is easy and only takes a minute.
How to Connect Zap to your Electricity Meter
If you need help connecting Zap to your Sourceful Energy app and electricity meter, follow these simple steps.
How to Connect Zap to Your Inverter
If you need help connecting Zap to your Sourceful Energy app and inverter, follow these simple steps.
Get started with the Sourceful Energy app
The very first steps are to register the Zap in the Sourceful Energy app and setup a Wi-Fi connection
Zap Reference Manual
This is a reference document that describes the Zap's leds, ports and button interaction.
Zap Safety Information
Safety information regarding the Sourceful Zap
How to Flash New Firmware
ZAP - Reconfigure WiFi (firmware v2.2.0)
ZAP - Beyond P1 Meters
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting: Zap Connected but No Data in App
Fix Zap device showing connected but no data in app. Check meter data directly via browser, verify P1 port activation, troubleshoot setup.
Troubleshooting: Zap Overheating or Connected to Wrong Port
Zap overheating or burning smell? You may have connected to HAN/RJ45 port. Disconnect immediately. How to check damage & get help.
Troubleshooting: Blue Status LED Blinking Then Turning Off
Blue Status LED blinks once at startup but never again? Zap has WiFi saved but can't connect. Reset method, WiFi setup & reconnection guide
Troubleshooting: Connecting Energy Devices
Tips and advice on connecting your energy devices to Sourceful Energy.
Troubleshooting: Wifi & Network Connection
Tips and advice on connecting your Zap to your Wi-Fi network.
Troubleshooting: Connecting to Zap in the App via Bluetooth
Advice and troubleshooting tips for connecting to your Zap via Bluetooth during registration in the app.
Inverters
Sungrow Inverter Configuration Guide
How to configure Sungrow inverters and test the connection.
Solis Inverter Configuration Guide
How to connect your Solis hybrid inverter to Sourceful Zap via Modbus TCP or Modbus RTU (RS485).
SolarEdge Inverter Configuration Guide
How to configure SolarEdge inverters and test the connection.
SMA Inverter Configuration Guide
How to configure SMA inverters and test the connection.
Huawei Inverter Configuration Guide
How to connect Huawei inverters to Sourceful Zap via Modbus TCP or Modbus RTU (RS485).
Fronius Inverter Configuration Guide
How to configure Fronius inverters and test the connection.
Ferroamp Inverter Configuration Guide
How to configure Ferroamp inverters and test the connection.
Deye Inverter Configuration Guide
How to connect Deye inverters to Sourceful Zap via Modbus RTU (RS485).