SlarEdge Cmmunicatin Optins Versin 1.1
Versin Histry Versin Histry Versin 1.0 (2012) Initial release Versin 1.1 (Nvember 2017) Added cmmunicatin ptins: RS485-X RS485 Expansin Kit Wi-Fi Cellular Cnnectivity Hme Energy Management (Device Cntrl) ZigBee card Updated cnfiguratins: Multiple Devices, RS485 Bus, Wired Ethernet (LAN) Cnnectin Multiple Inverters, RS485 Bus, Nn-SlarEdge Lgger Multiple Devices, RS485 Bus, ZigBee Cnnectin Added cnfiguratins: Multiple Inverters, RS485 Bus, RS485-E Bus, CCG, Meter, Nn-SlarEdge Lgger Multiple Inverters, RS485 Bus, RS485-E, Wired Ethernet (LAN), Nn-SlarEdge Lgger High Bandwidth Mde - Third Party SIM Card Multiple devices with a secnd RS485 prt cnnectin interface with Mdbus devices Cmmunicatin Optins 1
Cntents Cntents Versin Histry 1 Versin 1.0 (2012) 1 Versin 1.1 (Nvember 2017) 1 Cntents 2 Chapter 1: Intrductin 4 Cmmunicatin Types and Functinality 4 Cmmunicatin Cnnectrs 4 Single Phase Inverters/Three Phase Inverters/SMI 4 HD-Wave Inverters 5 Cntrl and Cmmunicatin Gateway (CCG) 6 Chapter 2: Ethernet 7 Single Device, Wired Ethernet (LAN) Cnnectin 7 Descriptin 7 Required Equipment 7 SlarEdge Device LAN Cnfiguratin 7 Multiple Devices, RS485 Bus, Wired Ethernet (LAN) Cnnectin 8 Descriptin 8 Required Equipment 8 SlarEdge Device RS485 and LAN Cnfiguratin 8 Chapter 3: RS485 Expansin Kit 9 Multiple devices with a secnd RS485 prt cnnectin interface with Mdbus devices 9 Descriptin 9 Required Equipment 9 SlarEdge Device RS485 Cnfiguratin 9 Multiple Inverters with RS485-E cnnectins 10 Descriptin 10 Required Equipment 10 SlarEdge Inverters Cnfiguratin 10 Chapter 4: ZigBee Wireless Cnnectin Optins 11 Single Device, ZigBee Cnnectin 11 Descriptin 11 Required Equipment 11 SlarEdge ZigBee Slave Device Cnfiguratin 11 Hme Gateway Cnfiguratin 12 Multiple Devices, ZigBee Cnnectin 12 Descriptin 12 Required Equipment 12 SlarEdge ZigBee Slave Device Cnfiguratin 12 Hme Gateway Cnfiguratin 13 Multiple Devices, RS485 Bus, ZigBee Cnnectin 13 Descriptin 13 Required Equipment 13 SlarEdge Device RS485 Cnfiguratin: 13 SlarEdge ZigBee Slave Device Cnfiguratin 14 Chapter 5: Wi-Fi Cnnectin (EU & APAC) 15 Single r Multiple Devices, Wi-Fi Cnnectin 15 Descriptin 15 Required Equipment 15 2 Cmmunicatin Optins
Cntents SlarEdge Device Wi-Fi Cnfiguratin 15 Multiple Devices, RS485 Bus, Wi-Fi Server Cnnectin 16 Descriptin 16 Required Equipment 16 SlarEdge Device RS485 Cnfiguratin 16 Wi-Fi Cnfiguratin 16 Chapter 6: Cellular Cnnectivity 18 Lw Bandwidth Mde - Single Device 18 Descriptin 18 Required Equipment 18 Cellular Cmmunicatin Cnfiguratin 18 Lw Bandwidth Mde - Multiple Devices 19 Descriptin 19 High Bandwidth Mde - Third Party SIM Card 19 Descriptin 19 Cellular Cmmunicatin Cnfiguratin 20 Chapter 7: Nn SlarEdge Mnitring Cnnectin Optins 21 Multiple Inverters, RS485 Bus, Wired Ethernet (LAN), Nn-SlarEdge Lgger 21 Descriptin 21 Required Equipment 21 Inverter RS485 Cnfiguratin 21 Inverter LAN Cnfiguratin 22 Multiple Inverters, RS485 Bus, Nn-SlarEdge Lgger 22 Descriptin 22 Required Equipment 22 SlarEdge Device Cnfiguratin 22 Multiple Inverters, RS485 Bus, RS485-E, Wired Ethernet (LAN), Nn-SlarEdge Lgger 23 Descriptin 23 Required Equipment 23 Inverter RS485 Cnfiguratin 25 SlarEdge Device RS485 Cnfiguratin 25 Multiple Inverters, RS485 Bus, RS485-E Bus, CCG, Meter, Nn-SlarEdge Lgger 26 Descriptin 26 Required Equipment 26 Inverter RS485 Cnfiguratin 27 CCG Cnfiguratin 28 Cmmunicatin Optins 3
Chapter 1: Intrductin Chapter 1: Intrductin This dcument prvides an verview f the cmmunicatin ptins supprted by SlarEdge devices. SlarEdge devices are categrized as fllws: Inverter, Safety and Mnitring Interface (SMI) r Cntrl and Cmmunicatin Gateway (CCG). Fr a detailed descriptin f hw t install and set up cmmunicatins between the SlarEdge devices and the SlarEdge mnitring server, refer t the specific SlarEdge device installatin manual. This dcument describes each cmmunicatin scenari, lists the required equipment and prvides the cnfiguratin sequence required fr each scenari after the physical cnnectin is dne. Cmmunicatin Types and Functinality The fllwing describes the varius types f cmmunicatin ptins supprted by SlarEdge devices and their functinality. Ethernet (Built-in): Used fr a LAN cnnectin. Enables cmmunicatin t the SlarEdge mnitring server. RS485-X (Built-in; X can be 1, 2): The RS485-X prt supprts the fllwing functinality: Cnnecting multiple SlarEdge devices thrugh the same bus in a master/slave cnfiguratin. Cnnecting t a third-party lgger using the SunSpec prtcl. Cnnecting t a SlarEdge electricity meter. RS485 Expansin Kit (Optinal): The RS485 Expansin Kit prvides an additinal RS485 prt (RS485-E) fr the inverter fr enhanced cmmunicatins. The kit cntains a mdule which is installed n the cmmunicatin bard and has a 3-pin RS485 terminal blck. Wireless Cmmunicatin ZigBee Kit (Optinal): Enables wireless cnnectin f ne r several devices t a ZigBee gateway, fr wireless cmmunicatin t the SlarEdge mnitring server. Wi-Fi (Optinal): Enables wireless cnnectin f ne r several devices fr wireless cmmunicatin t the SlarEdge mnitring server. Cellular Cnnectivity (Optinal): Enables cellular cnnectin f ne r several devices fr wireless cmmunicatin t the SlarEdge mnitring server. Hme Energy Management (Device Cntrl) ZigBee card (Optinal): Enables wireless cnnectin f ne r several devices t Hme Energy Management prducts, which autmatically divert PV energy t hme appliances (hme autmatin). Hme Energy Management is nt cvered in this dcument. Refer t the relevant prduct installatin guides. Cmmunicatin Cnnectrs Single Phase Inverters/Three Phase Inverters/SMI The inverter and SMI have tw cmmunicatin glands which are used fr cnnectin f the varius cmmunicatin ptins. Each gland has three penings. The table belw describes the functinality f each pening. Unused penings shuld remain sealed. Gland# Opening Functinality Cable Size (diameter) 1 (PG16) One small External antenna cable 2-4 mm Tw large Ethernet cnnectin (CAT5/6), ZigBee, r Wi-Fi 4.5-7 mm 2 (PG13.5) All three RS485, pwer reductin 2.5-5 mm Figure 1: Single phase Inverters/Three Phase Inverters/SMI Cmmunicatin glands The SlarEdge devices have a standard RJ45 terminal blck fr Ethernet cnnectin, a 9-pin terminal blck fr RS485 cnnectin, a cnnectr fr a ZigBee card /Wi-Fi/RS485 expansin kit and a cnnectr fr a cellular mdem. The psitins f these cnnectrs n the inverter cmmunicatin bard are shwn belw. 4 Cmmunicatin Optins
HD-Wave Inverters HD-Wave Inverters Figure 2: Inverter internal cnnectrs A cmmunicatin gland with multiple penings is used fr cnnectin f the varius cmmunicatin ptins. The table belw describes the functinality f each gland pening. Unused penings shuld remain sealed. Opening fr cable size (diameter) Cnnectin type 2.5-5 mm RS485 4.5-7 mm, with cut Ethernet (CAT5/6) 2-4 mm, with cut ZigBee r Wi-Fi antenna cable Figure 3: Cmmunicatin Gland The HD-Wave inverter has a standard RJ45 terminal blck fr Ethernet cnnectin, a 9-pin terminal blck fr RS485 ccnnecters fr a ZigBee card /Wi-Fi/RS485 expansin kit and cellular mdule. The psitins f these cnnectrs n the inverter cmmunicatin bard are shwn belw. NOTE Figure 4: HD-Wave Inverter internal cnnectrs All the illustratins in the fllwing scenaris shw the inverter as an example. The settings apply t all SlarEdge devices unless therwise explicitly stated. Cmmunicatin Optins 5
Chapter 1: Intrductin Cntrl and Cmmunicatin Gateway (CCG) Cnnectin f the varius cmmunicatin ptins t the CCG is dne directly. The CCG has tw RS485 buses fr enhanced cmmunicatim. Allwss daisy chain cnfiguratin f multiple RS485 bused fr cmmunicatin in cmmercial instllatins. Figure 5: CCG cmmunicatin cnnectins 6 Cmmunicatin Optins
Chapter 2: Ethernet Chapter 2: Ethernet Figure 6: Single device Ethernet cnnectin Figure 7: Multiple devices Ethernet cnnectin Single Device, Wired Ethernet (LAN) Cnnectin Descriptin In this cnfiguratin, Ethernet cables are used t cnnect devices t the SlarEdge mnitring server thrugh an Ethernet ruter. Required Equipment CAT5 r CAT6 Ethernet cable with RJ45 cnnectrs. Max distance: 100 meters / 300 ft. (per device cnnectin) Ethernet ruter SlarEdge Device LAN Cnfiguratin The SlarEdge devices are precnfigured t use the LAN prt by default, thus btaining the IP settings autmatically frm a DHCP server. If a static IP is required, select the fllwing in the LCD menu: Cmmunicatin è Server è LAN Cmmunicatin è LAN Cnf è Set DHCP è [Select Disable] Cmmunicatin è LAN Cnf è Set IP è [Set device IP] Cmmunicatin è LAN Cnf è Set Mask è[set device subnet mask] Cmmunicatin èlan Cnf è Set Gateway è [Set device gateway] Cmmunicatin è LAN Cnf èset DNS è [Set device DNS] Verify that the LCD panel displays <S_OK> Cmmunicatin Optins 7
Chapter 2: Ethernet Multiple Devices, RS485 Bus, Wired Ethernet (LAN) Cnnectin Descriptin Figure 8: Multiple devices, RS485 bus, wired Ethernet cnnectin In this cnfiguratin multiple devices cnnect thrugh the same RS485 bus in a master/slave cnfiguratin. Only the master is physically cnnected t the internet thrugh the Ethernet prt. Required Equipment CAT5 r CAT6 Ethernet cable with RJ45 cnnectrs. Max distance: 100 meters / 300 ft. (frm master device t ruter) Ethernet ruter RS485: 4-cnductr cable. Max Distance: 1000 m / 3000 ft. (frm the first t last device. The master des nt have t be the first r the last ne) SlarEdge Device RS485 and LAN Cnfiguratin In the LCD menu, select the fllwing: 1. Fr the slave devices: The SlarEdge devices are precnfigured t use the RS485-1 prt by default. If using RS485-2 (in devices where supprted), select the fllwing in the LCD menu: Cmmunicatin è RS485-2 Cnf è Device Type è SlarEdge Cmmunicatin è RS485-2 Cnfè Prtcl è Slave Cmmunicatin è Server è RS485 2. Fr the master device: LAN - The SlarEdge devices are precnfigured t use the LAN prt by default, thus btaining the IP settings autmatically frm a DHCP server. If a static IP is required, select the fllwing in the LCD menu: Cmmunicatin è Server è LAN Cmmunicatin è LAN Cnf è Set DHCP è [Select Disable] Cmmunicatin è LAN Cnfè Set IP è [Set device IP] Cmmunicatin è LAN Cnf è Set Mask è[set device subnet mask] Cmmunicatin èlan Cnf è Set Gateway è [Set device gateway] Cmmunicatin è LAN Cnf èset DNSè [Set device DNS] RS485 select the fllwing in the LCD menu: Cmmunicatin è RS485-X Cnf è Device Type è SlarEdge Cmmunicatin è RS485-X Cnf è Prtcl è Master Cmmunicatin è RS485-X Cnf è Slave Detect 3. The master shuld reprt the crrect number f slaves. If it des nt, verify the cnnectins and terminatins. 4. Verify that the LCD panel displays <S_OK>. 8 Cmmunicatin Optins
Chapter 3: RS485 Expansin Kit Chapter 3: RS485 Expansin Kit Multiple devices with a secnd RS485 prt cnnectin interface with Mdbus devices Descriptin The RS485 Expansin Kit prvides an additinal RS485 prt (called RS485-E) fr the inverter and/r the Cntrl and Cmmunicatin Gateway (CCG). The kit cntains a mdule which is installed n the inverter r CCG cmmunicatin bard and has a 3-pin RS485 terminal blck. The RS485 mdule allws cnnecting the inverter directly t 3rd party mnitring systems (Mdbus master) r varius Mdbus slave devices such as batteries and meters, in additin t ther inverters. This additinal RS485 prt als enables multiple parallel (i.e nested) RS485 buses, valuable when setting up a cmmunicatin netwrk fr large sites. T use the RS485 expansin kit, the SlarEdge device CPU versin must be 3.1600 r higher. Required Equipment RS485 Expansin Kit Figure 9: Multiple devices with a secnd RS485 prt cnnectin t interface with Mdbus devices Fr detailed installatin instructins, refer t RS485 Expansin Kit Installatin Guide. SlarEdge Device RS485 Cnfiguratin 1. Fr the slave devices: The SlarEdge devices are precnfigured t use the RS485-1 prt by default. If using RS485-2 (in devices where supprted),r using RS485-E (in devices that d nt supprt RS485-2 ) select the fllwing in the LCD menu: Cmmunicatin è RS485-2 (r RS485-E) Cnf è Device Type è SlarEdge Cmmunicatin è RS485-2 (r RS485-E) Cnf è Prtcl è Slave Cmmunicatin è Server è RS485 2. Fr the RS485 master device, select the fllwing: Cmmunicatin è RS485-X Cnf è Device Type è SlarEdge Cmmunicatin è RS485-X Cnf è Prtcl è Master Cmmunicatin è RS485-X Cnf è Slave Detect The master shuld reprt the crrect number f slaves. If it des nt, verify the cnnectins and terminatins. 3. Fr the meter,select the fllwing: Cmmunicatinè RS485 Cnfè Device TypeèMulti devicesè Meter1 Meter1 èdevice TypeèRevenue meter Prtclè<Device Prtcl> Device IDè1 CT Ratingè<xxxA> Meter Func.èExprt+Imprt r Cnsumptin 4. Verify that the LCD panel displays <S_OK>. Cmmunicatin Optins 9
Chapter 3: RS485 Expansin Kit Multiple Inverters with RS485-E cnnectins Descriptin SlarEdge prtcl cnfiguratin is supprted n all RS485 buses simultaneusly. The inverter can be: Master n ne bus and slave n the ther Master n bth buses(dual master) Slave n bth buses The RS485 Expansin Kit enables the cnnectin f up t 16 RS485 buses with up t 32 devices each in a daisy chain cnfiguratin fr cmmunicatins in cmmercial installatins. Using this ptin allwes t cnnect nly the master inverter t the mnitring platfrm. T use the RS485 expansin kit, the SlarEdge device CPU versin must be 3.1600 r higher. Additinal scenaris with the RS485-E are in Nn SlarEdge Mnitring Cnnectin Optins n page 21 Required Equipment RS485 Expansin Kits Figure 10: Multiple Inverters with RS485-E cnnectins Fr detailed installatin instructins, refer t RS485 Expansin Kit Installatin Guide. SlarEdge Inverters Cnfiguratin 1. Fr each master in each f the three a segments, using RS485-E (in devices that d nt supprt RS485-2 ) select the fllwing in the LCD menu: Cmmunicatin è Server è RS485 Cmmunicatin èrs485-e Cnf è Enable Cmmunicatin èrs485-e Cnf è Device TypeèSE Cmmunicatin èrs485-e Cnf èprtcl èmaster Cmmunicatin èslave DetectèRS485-1 2. Verify fr each that the LCD panel displays <S_OK>. NOTE Frm versin 3.2.1X, this cnnectin cnfiguratin als supprts exprt limitin n multiple buses. 10 Cmmunicatin Optins
Chapter 4: ZigBee Wireless Cnnectin Optins Chapter 4: ZigBee Wireless Cnnectin Optins ZigBee is a prtcl fr data transfer in wireless netwrks. Wireless cnnectivity allws simplifying the installatin as n cabling is required. ZigBee cards cnnected inside the SlarEdge devices cmmunicate wirelessly with a SlarEdge Hme Gateway fr wireless cnnectivity between ne r mre devices and an internet ruter. Single Device, ZigBee Cnnectin Descriptin Figure 11: Single device, ZigBee server cnnectin (and extending the ZigBee range using a repeater) This cnfiguratin enables cnnecting a single device in a master/slave cnfiguratin. In this cnfiguratin, the SlarEdge Hme Gateway is the master device. The hme gateway is prvided with ne slave mdule that is installed inside the SlarEdge device. Required Equipment SlarEdge Hme Gateway Kit including: One hme gateway One slave mdule Pwer supply fr the gateway Ethernet cable fr cnnectin f the gateway t the internet ruter ZigBee max distance: Outdrs (line-f-sight): 400 m / 1300 ft Indrs: 50 m / 160 ft Ethernet ruter Optinal: SlarEdge ZigBee Repeater fr extending the ZigBee range SlarEdge ZigBee Slave Device Cnfiguratin The SlarEdge device is precnfigured as a slave by default. In the ZigBee status screen check that the message ZigBee Ready is displayed. If nt, select the fllwing in the LCD menu: Cmmunicatin Optins 11
Chapter 4: ZigBee Wireless Cnnectin Optins Cmmunicatin è Server è ZigBee Cmmunicatin è ZigBee Cnf è Prtcl è Multi-Pint Slave Hme Gateway Cnfiguratin 1. Press the cnfiguratin buttn n the hme gateway fr 5-10 secnds and release after all LEDS have turned n. The gateway starts discvering the slave device(s). The device discvery may take 2-3 minutes, during which all the LEDs blink. The signal strength LEDs als light up. 2. Verify that the S_OK LED is ON, which indicates the cmmunicatin with the SlarEdge server is established. This may take up t five minutes. 3. Verify that the yellw (Link) LED blinks and indicates that the slave was detected, (if a repeater is used, verify that the crrect number f slaves was detected). 4. Verify signal strength: Check that at least tw RSSI LEDs are ON, which indicates medium signal strength. Multiple Devices, ZigBee Cnnectin Descriptin Figure 12: Multiple devices, ZigBee bus, Ethernet server cnnectin This cnfiguratin enables cnnecting multiple devices in a master/slave cnfiguratin. In this cnfiguratin, the SlarEdge Hme Gateway is the master device. T enable mre than ne device, additinal slave kits are required. ZigBee perates as a mesh netwrk s that each ZigBee card perates as a repeater fr its neighbring ZigBee card. Therefre, the psitin f each ZigBee slave des nt have t be within range f the hme gateway (master), but must be within range f its neighbring ZigBee card. Up t 15 devices (including repeaters) can be cnnected t a single hme gateway. NOTE When using Exprt Limitatin in a multiple inverter system it is recmmended t use RS485 between the inverters instead f ZigBee, fr better respnse time. Required Equipment SlarEdge Hme Gateway Kit including: One hme gateway One slave mdule Pwer supply fr the gateway Ethernet cable fr cnnectin f the gateway t the internet ruter ZigBee max distance: Outdrs (line-f-sight): 400 m / 1300 ft Indrs: 50 m / 160 ft SlarEdge ZigBee Slave Kit fr cnnecting an additinal device t the same hme gateway; ne kit per additinal slave after the first ne Ethernet ruter Optinal: SlarEdge ZigBee Repeater fr extending the ZigBee range SlarEdge ZigBee Slave Device Cnfiguratin The SlarEdge device is precnfigured as a slave by default. In the ZigBee status screen check that the message ZigBee Ready is displayed. If nt, select the fllwing in the LCD menu: 12 Cmmunicatin Optins
Hme Gateway Cnfiguratin Cmmunicatin è Server è ZigBee Cmmunicatin è ZigBee Cnf è Prtcl è Multi-Pint Slave Hme Gateway Cnfiguratin 1. Press the cnfiguratin buttn n the hme gateway fr 5-10 secnds and release after all LEDS have turned n. The gateway starts discvering the slave device(s). The device discvery may take 2-3 minutes, during which all the LEDs blink. The signal strength LEDs als light up. 2. Verify that the S_OK LED is ON, which indicates the cmmunicatin with the SlarEdge server is established. This may take up t five minutes. 3. Verify that the yellw (Link) LED blinks and indicates that the slave was detected, (if a repeater is used, verify that the crrect number f slaves was detected). 4. Verify signal strength: Check that at least tw RSSI LEDs are ON, which indicates medium signal strength. Multiple Devices, RS485 Bus, ZigBee Cnnectin Descriptin Figure 13: Multiple devices, RS485 bus, ZigBee server cnnectin This cnfiguratin enables cnnecting multiple devices thrugh an RS485 bus in a master/slave cnfiguratin. In this cnfiguratin, nly the RS485 master device is cnnected wirelessly t a SlarEdge ZigBee Hme Gateway, which is the ZigBee master device. Up t 15 devices(including repeaters) can be cnnected as slaves t the Hme Gateway. Required Equipment SlarEdge Hme Gateway Kit including: One hme gateway One slave mdule Pwer supply fr the gateway Ethernet cable fr cnnectin f the gateway t the internet ruter ZigBee max distance: Outdrs (line-f-sight): 400 m / 1300 ft Indrs: 50 m / 160 ft Optinal:SlarEdge ZigBee Repeater fr extending the ZigBee range RS485: 4 cnductr cable. Max Distance: 1000 m / 3000 ft. (frm the master device) Ethernet ruter SlarEdge Device RS485 Cnfiguratin: 1. Fr the slave devices: The SlarEdge devices are precnfigured t use the RS485-1 prt by default. If using RS485-2 (in devices where supprted), select the fllwing in the LCD menu: Cmmunicatin è RS485-2 Cnf è Device Type è SlarEdge Cmmunicatin è RS485-2 Cnf è Prtcl è Slave Cmmunicatin è Server è RS485 2. Fr the RS485 master device, select the fllwing: Cmmunicatin è RS485-X Cnf è Device Type è SlarEdge Cmmunicatin è RS485-X Cnf è Prtcl è Master Cmmunicatin Optins 13
Chapter 4: ZigBee Wireless Cnnectin Optins Cmmunicatin è RS485-X Cnf è Slave Detect The master shuld reprt the crrect number f slaves. If it des nt, verify the cnnectins and terminatins. 3. Verify that the LCD panel displays <S_OK>. SlarEdge ZigBee Slave Device Cnfiguratin The SlarEdge device is precnfigured as a slave by default. In the ZigBee status screen check that the message ZigBee Ready is displayed. If nt, select the fllwing in the LCD menu: Cmmunicatin è Server è ZigBee Cmmunicatin è ZigBee Cnf è Prtcl è Multi-Pint Slave 14 Cmmunicatin Optins
Chapter 5: Wi-Fi Cnnectin (EU & APAC) Chapter 5: Wi-Fi Cnnectin (EU & APAC) The Wi-Fi cmmunicatin ptin enables t wirelessly cnnect a SlarEdge device t the SlarEdge mnitring server. Yu can wirelessly cnnect multiple devices with Wi-Fi, r cnnect an RS485 bus f devices and cnnect nly the master with Wi-Fi t the server. Single r Multiple Devices, Wi-Fi Cnnectin Descriptin Figure 14: Single and multiple devices, Wi-Fi server cnnectin This cnfiguratin enables t wirelessly cnnect ne r several devices. A Wi-Fi kit is required fr each f the devices being cnnected wirelessly. The psitin f each Wi-Fi device must be within range f the Wi-Fi ruter. Required Equipment SlarEdge Wi-Fi Kit (ne kit per device) including: Wi-Fi mdule Antenna with a munting clip RF cable Wi-Fi max distance: Indrs (line-f-sight): 400 m / 1300 ft Outdrs: 50 m / 160 ft Wi-Fi ruter SlarEdge Device Wi-Fi Cnfiguratin In each f the devices perfrm the fllwing: 1. In the LCD menu, select the fllwing: Cmmunicatin è Server è Wi-Fi Cmmunicatin è Wi-Fi Cnf 2. Select ne f the fllwing: If yur ruter supprts WPS mde, yu can autmatically cnnect withut entering a passwrd (use either the LCD light buttn r the internal user buttns): Select Wi-Fi Cnf è WPS mde Push the WPS buttn n yur ruter and hld until a LED lights up (refer t yur ruter manual). Check that the message Cnnected is displayed n the inverter LCD screen. Otherwise, t cnnect t a specific netwrk frm a list: Select Wi-Fi Cnf è Scan Netwrks Select the required netwrk frm the list f netwrks. Cmmunicatin Optins 15
Chapter 5: Wi-Fi Cnnectin (EU & APAC) If required, enter the security key (up t 20 characters) and lng-press the Enter buttn. The system starts the cnnectin prcess. Cnnectin time may take up t 30 secnds, after which the message Cnnected is displayed n the LCD fr 5 secnds. 3. Verify that the LCD panel displays <S_OK>. Multiple Devices, RS485 Bus, Wi-Fi Server Cnnectin Descriptin Figure 15: Multiple devices, RS485 bus, Wi-Fi server cnnectin This cnfiguratin enables cnnecting multiple devices n the same RS485 bus in a master/slave cnfiguratin. In this cnfiguratin, nly the master device is cnnected wirelessly t a Wi-Fi ruter. Up t 31 devices can be cnnected as RS485 slaves. Required Equipment SlarEdge Wi-Fi Kit (ne kit per device) including: Wi-Fi mdule Antenna with a munting clip RF cable Wi-Fi max distance: Indrs (line-f-sight): 400 m / 1300 ft Outdrs: 50 m / 160 ft Wi-Fi ruter RS485: 4 cnductr cable. Max Distance: 1000 m / 3000 ft (frm the first t last device. The master des nt have t be the first r the last ne) SlarEdge Device RS485 Cnfiguratin 1. Fr the slave devices: The SlarEdge devices are precnfigured t use the RS485-1 prt by default. If using RS485-2 (in devices where supprted), select the fllwing in the LCD menu: Cmmunicatin è RS485-2 Cnf è Device Type è SlarEdge Cmmunicatin è RS485-2 Cnf è Prtcl è Slave Cmmunicatin è Server è RS485 2. Fr the RS485 master device, select the fllwing: Cmmunicatin è RS485-X Cnf è Device Type è SlarEdge Cmmunicatin è RS485-X Cnf è Prtcl è Master Cmmunicatin è RS485-X Cnf è Slave Detect The master shuld reprt the crrect number f slaves. If it des nt, verify the cnnectins and terminatins. 3. Verify that the LCD panel displays <S_OK>. Wi-Fi Cnfiguratin 1. Cnfigure the master device t cmmunicate via Wi-Fi: Cmmunicatin è Server è Wi-Fi Cmmunicatin è Wi-Fi Cnf 2. Select ne f the fllwing: 16 Cmmunicatin Optins
If yur ruter supprts WPS mde, yu can autmatically cnnect withut entering a passwrd (use either the LCD light buttn r the internal user buttns): Select Wi-Fi Cnf è WPS mde Push the WPS buttn n yur ruter and hld until a LED lights up (refer t yur ruter manual). Check that the message Cnnected is displayed n the inverter LCD screen. Otherwise, t cnnect t a specific netwrk frm a list: Select Wi-Fi Cnf è Scan Netwrks Select the required netwrk frm the list f netwrks. Wi-Fi Cnfiguratin If required, enter the security key (up t 20 characters) and lng-press the Enter buttn. The system starts the cnnectin prcess. Cnnectin time may take up t 30 secnds, after which the message Cnnected is displayed n the LCD fr 5 secnds. Cmmunicatin Optins 17
Chapter 6: Cellular Cnnectivity Chapter 6: Cellular Cnnectivity The cellular cmmunicatin ptin enables t wirelessly cnnect a SlarEdge device t the SlarEdge mnitring server using a cellular netwrk. Depending n yur SIM card and data plan prvider, yu can wirelessly cnnect multiple devices, each with its wn cellular mdem, r cnnect an RS485 bus f devices and cnnect nly the master with a cellular mdule t the server. T use the cellular cmmunicatin ptin, the cmmunicatin bard must include a designated mdem cnnectr and its SlarEdge device CPU versin must be 3.1600 r higher. T use a SlarEdge data plan, the SlarEdge device CPU versin must be 3.1800 r higher. Cellular cmmunicatin ffers tw mdes f peratin: Lw Bandwidth (BW)- This mde utilizes a data plan fr lw-cst mnitring. In this mde, the data is sampled every 15 minutes and the server cnnectin is established every 4 hurs. In a multiple inverter system, a cellular mdem and a SIM card are required in every inverter. Lw BW is the default cnfiguratin. This mde is available nly when the SIM card and data plan are purchased frm SlarEdge. High Bandwidth - This mde utilizes a data plan fr high reslutin mnitring. In this mde, the mdem maintains a cntinuus cnnectin with the server, and the data is sampled every 5 minutes. After ptimizer pairing there is cmmunicatin with the server fr the first hur t simplify cmmissining. In a multiple device system, up t 32 devices can be cnnected in an RS485 bus and a cellular mdem installed nly in the master. A cellular mdem and a SIM card are required fr every 32 devices. This mde is available nly when the SIM card and data plan are purchased frm a 3rd party carrier. Fr mre infrmatin abut data plans and ther related infrmatin refer t the relevant cellular mdem datasheet: SlarEdge Cellular GSM Kit & Data Plan Fr Nrth America SlarEdge Cellular GSM Kit & Data Plan fr Eurpe SlarEdge Cellular GSM Kit & Data Plan fr Australia and New Zealand SlarEdge Cellular CDMA Kit Nrth America SlarEdge Cmmercial GSM Kit & Data Plans fr Nrth America Lw Bandwidth Mde - Single Device This ptin is available bth with a SlarEdge SIM card and a nn SlarEdge SIM card. Descriptin Figure 16: Lw bandwidth mde, single device, cellular mdem cnnectin This cnfiguratin enables t cnnect ne device via a cellular netwrk. A GSM kit is required fr the device being cnnected via the cellular netwrk. In this mde data is sampled every 15 minutes and sent t SlarEdge server every 4 hurs. Required Equipment GSM kit Inverters fr APAC and EU (nt Nrth America) can be purchased with a built-in mdem. Cellular Cmmunicatin Cnfiguratin In the LCD menu, select the fllwing: Server ècellular Cmmunicatin ècellular Cnf. Select Data Plan t set the cmmunicatin mde Lw BW. 18 Cmmunicatin Optins
Fr detailed cmmunicatin cnfiguratin instructins see, 'GSM Cmmunicatin Cnfiguratin' chapter in the GSM Installatin Guide.Installatin Guide. Lw Bandwidth Mde - Multiple Devices This ptin is available bth with a SlarEdge SIM card and a nn SlarEdge SIM card. Lw Bandwidth Mde - Multiple Devices Descriptin Figure 17: Lw bandwidth mde, multiple devices, cellular mdem cnnectin This cnfiguratin enables t cnnect several devices via a cellular netwrk. A GSM kit is required fr each device being cnnected via the cellular netwrk. In this mde data is sampled every 15 minutes and sent t SlarEdge server every 4 hurs. High Bandwidth Mde - Third Party SIM Card This ptin is available nly with a Third Party SIM card. Figure 18: High bandwidth mde, multiple devices, RS485 bus, cellular mdem cnnectin In this mde data is sent t SlarEdge sever cntinuusly. Descriptin This cnfiguratin enables cnnecting multiple devices n the same RS485 bus in master/slave cnfiguratin. In this cnfiguratin, nly the master device is cnnected via the cellular netwrk. Up t 32 devices, but nly up t 31 slaves can be cnnected as RS485 slaves. A GSM kit is required nly fr the master device. NOTE Fr detailed infrmatin abut, Installatin Guidelines,: System Cmpatibility Check and Upgrade, GSM Mdem and Antenna Installatin, GSM Cmmunicatin Cnfiguratin and Technical Specificatins see, GSM Installatin Guide. Cmmunicatin Optins 19
Chapter 6: Cellular Cnnectivity Cellular Cmmunicatin Cnfiguratin In the LCD menu, select the fllwing: Server ècellular Cmmunicatin ècellular Cnf. Select Data Plan t set the cmmunicatin mde High BW. Fr detailed cmmunicatin cnfiguratin instructins see, 'GSM Cmmunicatin Cnfiguratin' chapter in the GSM Installatin Guide. 20 Cmmunicatin Optins
Chapter 7: Nn SlarEdge Mnitring Cnnectin Optins Chapter 7: Nn SlarEdge Mnitring Cnnectin Optins These cmmunicatin ptins are used fr mnitring SlarEdge inverters using a nn-slaredge lgger. The cnfiguratins enable cnnecting t a nn-slaredge lgger using the SunSpec prtcl. These scenaris describe multiple inverter cnfiguratins, which are cmmn fr nn-slaredge mnitring. Hwever they can be implemented in single inverter systems as well, with nly ne SlarEdge inverter n the RS485 bus. Multiple Inverters, RS485 Bus, Wired Ethernet (LAN), Nn-SlarEdge Lgger Descriptin Figure 19: Multiple inverters, RS485 bus, wired Ethernet, nn-slaredge lgger This cnfiguratin enables cnnecting multiple inverters n the same RS485 bus in a master/slave cnfiguratin directly t a Nn-SlarEdge lgger. Ethernet cables are used t cnnect the inverters t the SlarEdge mnitring platfrm thrugh an Ethernet ruter. Inverter and ptimizer mnitring data is sent t the SlarEdge mnitring server via the LAN prt using the SlarEdge prtcl, and inverter mnitring data is sent t the nn-slaredge lgger via the RS485 prt using the SunSpec prtcl. Required Equipment CAT5 r CAT6 Ethernet cable with RJ45 cnnectrs. Max Distance: 100 meters / 300 ft. (per inverter cnnectin). Ethernet ruter Nn-SlarEdge SunSpec lgger 4 cnductr cable (lgger end f the cable shuld have a cnnectr t match the lgger). Max Distance: 1000 m / 3000 ft. NOTE If using a cable lnger than 10 m / 33 ft in areas where there is a risk f induced vltage surges by lightning, it is recmmend t use external surge prtectin devices. Fr details refer t: http://www.slaredge.cm/files/pdfs/lightning_surge_prtectin.pdf. A surge prtectin device is available frm SlarEdge. https://www.slaredge.cm/sites/default/files/rs485_surge_prtectin_kit_installatin_guide.pdf If nt using surge prtectin, cnnect the grunding wire t the first inverter in the RS485 chain; make sure the grunding wire is nt in cntact with ther wires. Fr inverters with a DC Safety Switch, cnnect the grunding wire t the grunding bus-bar in the DC Safety Switch. Inverter RS485 Cnfiguratin Fr all the inverters, select the fllwing in the LCD menu: Cmmunicatin Optins 21
Chapter 7: Nn SlarEdge Mnitring Cnnectin Optins Cmmunicatin è Server ènne Cmmunicatin è RS485-1 Cnf è Device Type ènn-se Lgger Cmmunicatin è RS485-1 Cnf è Prtcl èsunspec Cmmunicatin è RS485-1 Cnf è Device ID è [unique value 1 247] Inverter LAN Cnfiguratin The SlarEdge devices are precnfigured t use the LAN prt by default, thus btaining the IP settings autmatically frm a DHCP server. If a static IP is required, select the fllwing in the LCD menu: Cmmunicatin è Server è LAN Cmmunicatin è LAN Cnf è Set DHCP è [Select Disable] Cmmunicatin è LAN Cnf è Set IP è [Set device IP] Cmmunicatin è LAN Cnf è Set Mask è[set device subnet mask] Cmmunicatin èlan Cnf è Set Gateway è [Set device gateway] Cmmunicatin è LAN Cnf èset DNS è [Set device DNS] Verify that the LCD panel displays <S_OK> Multiple Inverters, RS485 Bus, Nn-SlarEdge Lgger Descriptin Figure 20: Multiple inverters, RS485 bus, nn-slaredge lgger This cnfiguratin enables cnnecting multiple inverters n the same RS485 bus in a master/slave cnfiguratin directly t a nn-slaredge lgger. Inverter mnitring data is sent t the nn-slaredge lgger using the SunSpec prtcl. Required Equipment Nn-SlarEdge SunSpec lgger 4 cnductr cable (lgger end f the cable shuld have a cnnectr t match the lgger). Max distance: 1000 m / 3000 ft. NOTE If using a cable lnger than 10 m / 33 ft in areas where there is a risk f induced vltage surges by lightning, it is recmmend t use external surge prtectin devices. Fr details refer t: http://www.slaredge.cm/files/pdfs/lightning_surge_prtectin.pdf. A surge prtectin device is available frm SlarEdge. https://www.slaredge.cm/sites/default/files/rs485_surge_prtectin_kit_installatin_guide.pdf If nt using surge prtectin, cnnect the grunding wire t the first inverter in the RS485 chain; make sure the grunding wire is nt in cntact with ther wires. Fr inverters with a DC Safety Switch, cnnect the grunding wire t the grunding bus-bar in the DC Safety Switch. SlarEdge Device Cnfiguratin 22 Cmmunicatin Optins
Fr all the inverters, select the fllwing in the LCD menu: Cmmunicatin è Server ènne Cmmunicatin è RS485-1 Cnf è Device Type ènn-se Lgger Cmmunicatin è RS485-1 Cnf è Prtcl èsunspec Cmmunicatin è RS485-1 Cnf è Device ID è [unique value 1 247] Multiple Inverters, RS485 Bus, RS485-E, Wired Ethernet (LAN), Nn-SlarEdge Lgger Multiple Inverters, RS485 Bus, RS485-E, Wired Ethernet (LAN), Nn- SlarEdge Lgger Descriptin Figure 21: Multiple inverters, RS485 bus, RS485-E, wired Ethernet (LAN), nn-slaredge lgger This cnfiguratin enables cnnecting multiple inverters n the same RS485 bus in a master/slave cnfiguratin. An Ethernet cable is used t cnnect the inverters t the SlarEdge mnitring server thrugh an Ethernet ruter. The nn-slaredge lgger is cnnected t the secnd RS485 prt f the master inverter. If there is n RS485 prt use RS485 -E. Inverter and ptimizer mnitring data is sent t the SlarEdge mnitring server via the LAN prt using the SlarEdge prtcl, and inverter mnitring data is sent t the nn-slaredge lgger via the secnd RS485 prt using the SunSpec prtcl. If a secnd RS485 prt is nt available use RS485 -E. Required Equipment CAT5 r CAT6 Ethernet cable with RJ45 cnnectrs. Max distance: 100 meters / 300 ft. (per inverter cnnectin) Nn-SlarEdge SunSpec lgger Ethernet ruter 4 cnductr cable (lgger end f the cable shuld have a cnnectr t match the lgger). Max distance: 1000 m / 3000 ft. Cmmunicatin Optins 23
Chapter 7: Nn SlarEdge Mnitring Cnnectin Optins NOTE If using a cable lnger than 10 m / 33 ft in areas where there is a risk f induced vltage surges by lightning, it is recmmend t use external surge prtectin devices. Fr details refer t: http://www.slaredge.cm/files/pdfs/lightning_surge_prtectin.pdf. A surge prtectin device is available frm SlarEdge. https://www.slaredge.cm/sites/default/files/rs485_surge_prtectin_kit_installatin_guide.pdf If nt using surge prtectin, cnnect the grunding wire t the first inverter in the RS485 chain; make sure the grunding wire is nt in cntact with ther wires. Fr inverters with a DC Safety Switch, cnnect the grunding wire t the grunding bus-bar in the DC Safety Switch. 24 Cmmunicatin Optins
Inverter RS485 Cnfiguratin Fr all the inverters, select the fllwing in the LCD menu: Cmmunicatin è Server ènne Cmmunicatin è RS485-1 Cnf è Device Type ènn-se Lgger Cmmunicatin è RS485-1 Cnf è Prtcl èsunspec Cmmunicatin è RS485-1 Cnf è Device ID è [unique value 1 247] SlarEdge Device RS485 Cnfiguratin 1. Fr the slave devices: The SlarEdge devices are precnfigured t use the RS485-1 prt by default. If using RS485-2 (in devices where supprted),r using RS485-E (in devices that d nt supprt RS485-2 ) select the fllwing in the LCD menu: Cmmunicatin è RS485-2 (r RS485-E) Cnf è Device Type è SlarEdge Cmmunicatin è RS485-2 (r RS485-E) Cnf è Prtcl è Slave Cmmunicatin è Server è RS485 2. Fr the RS485 master device, select the fllwing: Cmmunicatin è RS485-X Cnf è Device Type è SlarEdge Cmmunicatin è RS485-X Cnf è Prtcl è Master Cmmunicatin è RS485-X Cnf è Slave Detect The master shuld reprt the crrect number f slaves. If it des nt, verify the cnnectins and terminatins. 3. Verify that the LCD panel displays <S_OK>. Inverter RS485 Cnfiguratin Cmmunicatin Optins 25
Chapter 7: Nn SlarEdge Mnitring Cnnectin Optins Multiple Inverters, RS485 Bus, RS485-E Bus, CCG, Meter, Nn-SlarEdge Lgger Descriptin Figure 22: Multiple inverters, RS485 bus, RS485-E bus, CCG, meter, nn-slaredge lgger This cnfiguratin cnnects multiple inverters n an RS485 bus with a SlarEdge CCG. The CCG which serves as the RS485 master is cnnected t a meter using its RS485-E prt, fr reading prductin, cnsumptin r exprt measurements (depending n the meter lcatin), and t a nn-slaredge SunSpec lgger using its RS485-2 prt. An Ethernet cable is used t cnnect the CCG t the SlarEdge mnitring server. Inverter, ptimizer and meter mnitring data is sent t the SlarEdge mnitring server via the LAN prt using the SlarEdge prtcl, and inverter mnitring data is sent t the nn-slaredge lgger via the secnd RS485 prt using the SunSpec prtcl. Required Equipment CAT5 r CAT6 Ethernet cable with RJ45 cnnectrs. Max distance: 100 m / 300 ft. Ethernet ruter Nn-SlarEdge SunSpec lgger Tw 4-cnductr cables: The end f ne cable shuld match the meter, the end f the secnd shuld match the lgger. Max distance: 1000 m / 3000 ft. SE1000-CCG-G: SlarEdge Cntrl and Cmmunicatin Gateway SlarEdge apprved Mdbus electricity meter 26 Cmmunicatin Optins
Inverter RS485 Cnfiguratin NOTE If using a cable lnger than 10 m / 33 ft in areas where there is a risk f induced vltage surges by lightning, it is recmmend t use external surge prtectin devices. Fr details refer t: http://www.slaredge.cm/files/pdfs/lightning_surge_prtectin.pdf. A surge prtectin device is available frm SlarEdge. https://www.slaredge.cm/sites/default/files/rs485_surge_prtectin_kit_installatin_guide.pdf If nt using surge prtectin, cnnect the grunding wire t the first inverter in the RS485 chain; make sure the grunding wire is nt in cntact with ther wires. Fr inverters with a DC Safety Switch, cnnect the grunding wire t the grunding bus-bar in the DC Safety Switch. Inverter RS485 Cnfiguratin Fr all inverters, cnfigure the RS485 settings fr the lgger in the LCD menu: Cmmunicatin èserverè Nne Cmmunicatin èrs485-1 CnfèDevice Type è Nn-SE Lgger Cmmunicatin è RS485-1 Cnf è Prtcl èsunspec Cmmunicatin è RS485-1 Cnf èdevice ID è [unique value 1 247] Cmmunicatin Optins 27
Chapter 7: Nn SlarEdge Mnitring Cnnectin Optins CCG Cnfiguratin 1. Use RS485-1 t set the CCG as the master f the inverter bus: Cmmunicatin è RS485-1 Cnf è Device Type è SlarEdge Cmmunicatin è RS485-1 Cnf è Prtcl è Master Cmmunicatin è RS485-1 Cnf è Slave Detect The CCG shuld reprt the crrect number f slaves. If it des nt, verify the cnnectins and terminatins. 2. Use RS485-2 t cnnect t the lgger. Cnfigure the RS485-2 bus as fllws: Cmmunicatin è RS485-2 Cnf è Device Type è Nn-SE Lgger Cmmunicatin è RS485-2 Cnf è Prtcl è SunSpec Cmmunicatin è RS485-2 Cnf è Device ID è [unique value 1 247] Make sure the device ID f the CCG is different frm all ther device IDs cnfigured in the inverters. 3. Use RS485-1 t cnnect t the meter. Cnfigure the RS485-E as fllws: Cmmunicatin è RS485-1 Cnf è Device Type èmeter Cmmunicatin èrs485-1 Cnf èprtcl è[select the relevant meter prtcl] Cmmunicatin èrs485-1 Cnf èdevice IDè1 4. Depending n the meter prtcl selectin, if the meter is supplied with separate current transfrmers(ct), set the CT value: Cmmunicatin èrs485-1 Cnf èct Rating è[insert the CT current rating printed n the CT] 5. Cnnect the CCG t the Ethernet ruter and cnfigure: Cmmunicatin è Server è LAN Cmmunicatin è LAN Cnfè Set DHCPè [Select Enable fr DHCP r Disable fr static IP cnfig.] If DHCP setting Disabled was chsen: Cmmunicatin è LAN Cnf è Set IP è [Set inverters IP] Cmmunicatin è LAN Cnf è Set Mask è [Set inverters subnet mask] Cmmunicatin è LAN Cnf è Set Gateway è [Set inverters gateway] Cmmunicatin è LAN Cnf è Set DNS è [Set inverters DNS] Verify that the LCD panel f the CCG displays <S_OK>. 6. Verify that the LCD panel f all inverters displays <S_OK>. 28 Cmmunicatin Optins