Inverter Installation Manual Solar-Log™ 1
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Connections Solar-Log™ RS485/422 B connection assignments (6 pin) 1 1.
Connections RJ45 1.2 RJ45 Some inverter manufacturers use RJ45 jacks on their units. The pin assignments are manufacturer-specific. Connect the RS485/422 B and/or the RS485 interface of the Solar-LogTM in accordance with the description on the particular inverter. The details are described in detail in a separate manual.. Refer to the following document for the numbering of the pins for the RJ45 connection.
Connections RJ11 Configuration 1.3 RJ11 Configuration Some inverter manufacturers use RJ11 jacks on their units. The pin assignments are manufacturer-specific. Connect the RS485/422 B and/or the RS485 interface of the Solar-LogTM in accordance with the description on the particular inverter. Refer to the following document for the numbering of the pins for the RJ45 connection.
Connecting the inverters RJ11 Configuration 2 Connecting the inverters As each inverter manufacturer uses different wiring connections and connectors, the corresponding data cables must be adapted correctly. • You will find the terminal strip block wiring diagram to connect the inverters in table form in the • Refer the Installation Manual for assignment of the RS485/422 B connection to the Solar-Log™. following sections on connecting inverters.
Connecting the inverters Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™. 2.1 Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™. Switching inverters off Always turn off all of the inverters first before a making a cable connection between the Solar-Log™ and the connections inside the inverter; and before installing an interface card in the inverter, To do this, read the manufacturer's documentation for the inverter, and proceed as follows: 1. Disconnect the AC side 2. Disconnect the DC side 3.
ABB ABB PVS300 3 ABB 3.1 ABB PVS300 Easy Installation Termination No Addressing Yes Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • Where to connect: X4 terminal block under the cover. Communication address must be allocated.
ABB ABB Central Inverters 3.2 ABB Central Inverters Easy Installation Termination No Addressing - Yes Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 - - Interface LAN Overview • • • • Interface not integrated; Retrofit components (with the label "RETA-01"). Connected using network cable (patch cable) and Ethernet router or switch Communication address must be allocated.
AEG AEG PS 4 AEG 4.1 AEG PS Easy Installation No Termination Addressing Yes Sensors RS485 No Meters RS485 No No Interface RS422 Overview • • • • Interface not integrated; Retrofit RS485 interface card. 4-pin cable – only on RS485/422 B connection of the Solar-Log™ Communication address does not have to be assigned. Multi-string technology AEG inverters are fitted with 1 or 3 MPP trackers depending on the model.
AEG AEG PS Note Only connect inverter using the RS485/422 B/C interface. Procedure 1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. 2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter. 3. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram: Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip Terminal Terminal ►►1 ►►R+ ►►4 ►►R- ►►5 ►►T+ ►►6 ►►T- 4.
AEG AEG Protect 4.2 AEG Protect Easy Installation No Termination Addressing Terminating plug Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes nen Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Supported models PV 10; 12.
AEG AEG Protect • Where to connect: 2 RJ45 sockets on the right on the side cover Procedure 1. Unscrew the side cover as shown in the inverter's instructions. 2. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1. 3. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2. 4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. 5. Terminate in the last inverter. Insert the connection plug into the free RJ45 socket. 6. Screw the inverter cover on again.
Albatech Albatech APL Trifase 15 / 20 5 Albatech 5.1 Albatech APL Trifase 15 / 20 Easy Installation Termination No Addressing Jumper Sensors RS485 Yes Yes Meters RS485 Yes Interface RS485 Inverters from different Albatech model ranges (APL monophase / triphase) cannot be mixed on an RS485 connection. The correct range must be selected when selecting inverters.
Albatech Albatech APL Trifase 15 / 20 Procedure 1. Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™ 2. Unscrew the side cover as shown in the inverter's instructions. 3. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter. 4. If you have made the cable connection yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram. Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip Terminal PIN ►►1 (Data +) ►►15 (RS485 +) ►►3 (Ground) ►►17 (Ground) ►►4 (Data-) ►►16 (RS485 -) 5.
Albatech Albatech APL Monofase 5.2 Albatech APL Monofase Easy Installation No Termination Addressing Jumper Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 APL Monofase 2.0/3.0/4.0/5.0 Inverters from different Albatech model ranges (APL monophase / triphase) cannot be mixed on an RS485 connection. The correct range must be selected when selecting inverters.
Albatech Albatech APL Monofase Connect the inverters to each other • • Connect using a 3 wire, shielded data cable Where to connect: on the upgraded RS485 interface. Procedure 1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. 2. Using the data cable connect terminals "Pin 2-RS485-A (+)", "Pin 3-GND" and "Pin 1-RS485-B (-)" of inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2. 3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. 4. Terminate in the last inverter. 5.
ALPHA-SOL ALPHA-SOL 6 ALPHA-SOL 6.1 ALPHA-SOL Easy Installation No Termination Addressing Switch Sensors RS485 Yes Yes Meters RS485 Yes Overview • • • • Interface not integrated; Retrofit RS485 interface card. 4-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
ALPHA-SOL ALPHA-SOL Example - Communication address 3: On Off DIP switch Example - Communication address 4: On Off DIP switch Example - Communication address 5: On Off DIP switch You will find more information at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binary_number. Installing the RS485 interface Procedure ►► Install the RS485 interface in the inverter in accordance with the interface card installation instructions.
ALPHA-SOL ALPHA-SOL Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip Terminal Terminal ►►1 ►►R+ ►►1 ►►T+ ►►4 ►►R- ►►4 ►►T- 4. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions. 5. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected. 6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
AROS Solar Technology AROS Solar Technology (RS422) 7 AROS Solar Technology 7.
AROS Solar Technology AROS Solar Technology (RS422) Note Only connect inverter using the RS485/422 B /C interface. Procedure 1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram: Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip Terminal PIN ►►1 ►►R+ ►►4 ►►R- ►►5 ►►T+ ►►6 ►►T- 2. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions. 3.
AROS Solar Technology AROS Solar Technology (RS485) 7.2 AROS Solar Technology (RS485) Easy Installation Termination No Yes Addressing Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes No Yes Interface RS485 Select "Aros 485" during the inverter detection Overview • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter 3-pin wiring Communication address does not have to be assigned Note: The order in which the inverters are displayed in the Solar-Log™ after detection is random.
AROS Solar Technology AROS Solar Technology (RS485) Procedure 34 1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. 2. Connect terminals A+, GND and B- on inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2. 3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. 4. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions. 5. Close inverters.
Aten Aten 8 8.1 Aten Aten Easy Installation Termination No Addressing - Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes No Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: RJ14 socket on the outside of the inverter. 2-pin wiring Communication address does not have to be assigned.
Aten Aten Connect the inverters to each other • • Connect using a 2 wire, shielded data cable Where to connect: RJ14 sockets. Procedure 36 1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. 2. Insert the self-made cable with the RJ14 plug into any RJ14 socket on inverter 1. 3. Insert the RJ11 cable into the 2nd RJ11 socket on inverter 1 and into any RJ11 socket on inverter 2. 4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. 5. Close inverters. 6.
Benning Benning 9 9.1 Benning Benning Easy Installation Termination No No Addressing Sensors RS485 Yes Meters RS485 Yes Yes Interface LAN Overview • • • • Integrated interface The inverter's IP address has to be assigned. Connected using network cable (patch cable) and Ethernet router or switch Installation steps • The inverter's has to be assigned a static IP address. • Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™ • Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™ (RJ45).
Benning Benning Detection from the Solar-Log™ • For the detection on the Solar-Log™ , select "Benning" as the inverter manufacturer in the Configuration | Devices | Definition menu from the Network section. Confirm the selection with Save. Detection from the Solar-Log 1200 • When using the Solar-Log 1200, the detection can also be started from the display. Select "Benning" as the manufacturer for the inverter detection from the "network" interface and start the detection.
Carlo Gavazzi Carlo Gavazzi - ISMG model 10 Carlo Gavazzi 10.1 Carlo Gavazzi - ISMG model Easy Installation Termination No Addressing - Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes No Yes Interface RS485 Select "Gavazzi ISMG" during the inverter detection Overview • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter 2-pin wiring Communication address does not have to be assigned.
Carlo Gavazzi Carlo Gavazzi - ISMG model Connect the inverters to each other • • Connect using a network cable (patch cable) Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter Procedure 40 1. Insert the RJ45 plug into the free RJ45 socket on the first inverter. 2. Insert the other end of the cable into any RJ11 socket on inverter 2. 3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
Carlo Gavazzi Carlo Gavazzi - HINRG model 10.2 Carlo Gavazzi - HINRG model Easy Installation No Termination Addressing DIP switch Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Select "Gavazzi HINRG" during the inverter detection Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter 2-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
Carlo Gavazzi Carlo Gavazzi - HINRG model Procedure 1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. 2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram: Terminal strip inside the inverter Terminal strip inside the inverter RS485 terminal RS485 terminal ►►1 T/R 1+ ►►1 T/R 2+ ►►2 T/R 1- ►►2 T/R 2- 3. Connect terminals A and B on inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2. 4.
Chint Power Chint Power (CSP SC and CSP SCE to 20k) 11 Chint Power 11.1 Chint Power (CSP SC and CSP SCE to 20k) Easy Installation Termination No Addressing Yes Sensors RS485 Yes No Meters RS485 No Interface RS422 Overview • • • • Interface not integrated; Retrofit RS485 interface card.
Chint Power Chint Power (CSP SC and CSP SCE to 20k) Procedure Caution Risk of damage to the unit! The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on the inverter. ►► Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s). Note Only connect inverter using the RS485/422 B/C interface. 1.
Chint Power Chint Power (CPS 20k+) 11.2 Chint Power (CPS 20k+) Easy Installation Termination No Yes Addressing Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface. Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter. 2-pin wiring. The communication addresses (1-32) have to be assigned Installation steps • Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™. • Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™.
Chint Power Chint Power (CPS 20k+) Procedure 1. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1. 2. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2. 3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. 4. Terminate in the last inverter in accordance with the inverter instructions. 5. Allocate communication address. Allocate communication address • • • • 46 Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
Chint Power Chint Power Modbus 11.3 Chint Power Modbus Easy Installation Termination No Addressing No Sensors RS485 Yes Yes Meters RS485 Yes Interface RS485 The following types are to be connected according to this diagram: CPS SCA5KTL-DO CPS SCA6KTL-DO CPS SCA7KTL-DO CPS SCA8KTL-DO CPS SCA10KTL-DO CPS SCA12KTL-DO CPS SCA8KTL-DO/HE CPS SCA10KTL-DO/HE CPS SCA12KTL-DO/HE Select the inverter Chint-Mod for the inverter detection.
Chint Power Chint Power Modbus Procedure 1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram: Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 socket Terminal PIN ►►1 ►►1 (+) ►►4 ►►3 (-) 2. Insert the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket on the inverter. 3. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
CMS CMS 12 CMS 12.1 CMS Easy Installation No Termination Addressing DIP switch Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter 2-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
CMS CMS Procedure 1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. 2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram: Terminal strip inside the inverter Terminal strip inside the inverter RS485 terminal RS485 terminal ►►1 T/R 1+ ►►1 T/R 2+ ►►2 T/R 1- ►►2 T/R 2- 3. Connect terminals A and B on inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2. 4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. 5.
Conergy Conergy (only Solar-Log 1000 and 2000) 13 Conergy 13.1 Conergy (only Solar-Log 1000 and 2000) Note Conergy inverters can only be connected to the Solar-Log 1000 and 2000, as only this one has a CAN interface. The following description relates to inverters without transformers produced in or after 2007. Easy Installation Termination No Yes Addressing Sensors RS485 No No Meters RS485 No Interface CAN bus Overview • • • • CAN only to be used on Solar-Log 1000 and 2000 (CAN interface).
Conergy Conergy (only Solar-Log 1000 and 2000) Connecting inverters to each other (only Solar-Log1000 and 2000) • Connection is made only with a ready-made data cable specially for connecting the inverters to • Where to connect: CAN socket outside the inverter. each other (optional extra: not supplied). Procedure 1. Insert the CAN plug into any CAN OUT socket on inverter 1. 2. Insert the other end of the wire into any CAN IN socket on inverter 2. 3.
CyberPower CyberPower 14 CyberPower 14.
CyberPower CyberPower Connect the inverters to each other • • Connect using a network cable (patch cable). Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter. Procedure 1. Insert the RJ45 plug in inverter 1 into the RJ45 socket. 2. Insert the other end of the wire into the other RJ45 socket on inverter 2. 3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. 4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket. 5.
Danfoss Danfoss 15 Danfoss 15.
Danfoss CyberPower Caution Risk of damage to the unit! The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on the inverter. ►► Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s). 3. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated. Insert the supplied connection plug into any free RJ45 socket on the inverter. The connection plug is an 8-pin dummy plug with bridged wires: Bridge wires 3 and 4 and wires 5 and 6. 4.
Delta Delta (RS485) 16 Delta 16.1 Delta (RS485) Easy Installation Yes Termination Addressing Resistor Sensors RS485 Yes Yes Meters RS485 Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter 2-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
Delta Delta (RS485) 2. Insert the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket on the inverter. 3. If only one inverter is connected this must be terminated. Insert the 120 Ω resistor into the free RJ45 socket. 4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket. 5. Close the unit cover on the bottom of the inverter. ☻ Connect the inverters to each other • • Connect using a network cable (patch cable) Where to connect: RJ45 sockets on the outside of the inverter. Procedure 1.
Eaton Eaton 17 Eaton 17.1 Eaton Easy Installation No Termination Addressing Yes Sensors RS485 No Meters RS485 No No Interface RS422 Overview • • • • Interface not integrated; Retrofit RS485 interface card. 4-pin cable – only on RS485/422 B connection of the Solar-Log™ Communication address does not have to be assigned Multi-string technology Eaton inverters are fitted with 1 or 3 MPP trackers depending on the model.
Eaton Eaton Note Only connect inverter using the RS485/422 B/C interface. Procedure 1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. 2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter. 3. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram: Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip Terminal Terminal ►►1 ►►R+ ►►4 ►►R- ►►5 ►►T+ ►►6 ►►T- 4.
Effekta Effekta 18 Effekta 18.1 Effekta Easy Installation No Termination Addressing Jumper Sensors RS485 Yes Yes Meters RS485 Yes Interface RS485 Select "Effekta ES" during the inverter detection Overview • • • • Interface not integrated; Retrofit Effeckta RS485 interface. 3-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
Effekta Effekta 3. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated. Set the jumper on the RS485 interface card to ON. 4. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected. 5. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket. Connect the inverters to each other • • Connect using a 3 wire, shielded data cable Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter (on the retrofitted RS485 interface). Procedure 1.
Effekta Effekta KS Multitracker 18.2 Effekta KS Multitracker Easy Installation No Termination Addressing DIP switch Yes Sensors RS485 Yes Meters RS485 Yes Interface RS485 Select “Effekta KS” during the inverter detection Overview • • • • • Integrated interface 3-pin wiring 2 RJ45 sockets on the outside of the inverter. Communication address must be allocated.
Effekta Effekta KS Multitracker Procedure 1. If you are fabricating the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram. Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RS485 inverter socket Terminal PIN ►►1 A/Data + ►►Pin 1 (A) T/R+ ►►3 GND ►►Pin 5 GND ►►4 B/Data - ►►Pin 2 (B) T/R- 2. Insert the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket on the inverter. 3. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated. Set the dip switch to “on.” 4.
Effekta Effekta KS Singletracker 18.3 Effekta KS Singletracker Easy Installation No Termination Addressing DIP switch Yes Sensors RS485 Yes Meters RS485 Yes Interface RS485 Select “Effekta KS ST” during the inverter detection Overview • • • • • Integrated interface 3-pin wiring 2 RJ45 sockets on the outside of the inverter. Communication address must be allocated.
Effekta Effekta KS Singletracker Procedure 1. If you are fabricating the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram. Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RS485 inverter socket Terminal PIN ►►1 A/Data + ►►Pin 1 (A) T/R+ ►►3 GND ►►Pin 5 GND ►►4 B/Data - ►►Pin 2 (B) T/R- 2. Insert the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket on the inverter. 3. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated. Set the dip switch to “on.” 4.
Enfinity Enfinity 19 Enfinity 19.1 Enfinity Easy Installation Termination No - Addressing Sensors RS485 No Yes Meters RS485 No Interface RS422 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface 2 RJ11 sockets inside the inverter. 4-pin wiring Communication address does not have to be assigned. Installation steps • Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™ • Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™ • Connect the inverters to each other Note Only connect inverter using the RS485/422 B/C interface.
Enfinity Enfinity Connect the inverters to each other • • Wiring using the RJ11 cable Where to connect: RJ11 sockets Procedure 1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. 2. Insert the self-made cable with the RJ11 plug into any RJ11 socket on inverter 1. Connect the other end to the terminal plug on the Solar-Log™ 3. Insert the RJ11 cable into the second RJ11 socket on the first inverter and into any RJ11 socket on the second inverter. 68 4.
EHE EHE N1k5TL to N50kTL 20 EHE Ehe offers three wiring options for their various models. Some models can be connected using a bus. Please note that the wires (Data + and Data-) always have to properly connected together. 20.
EHE EHE N1k5TL to N50kTL Procedure • If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram: Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Terminal strip inside the inverter Terminal PIN ►► 1 (Data+) Pin 4 - 485+ (A) ►► 4 (Data-) Pin 5 - 485- (B) • If only one inverter is to be connected, according to the manufacturer's handbook it must be • Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket. terminated.
EHE EHE N10k to N100k 20.2 EHE N10k to N100k Easy Installation Termination No Yes Addressing Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 The following types are to be connected according to this diagram: N10K, N20K, N30K, N50K, N100K Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter 2-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
EHE EHE N10k to N100k Connect the inverters to each other • • Connect with a shielded twisted-pair cable. Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter Procedure • • • • If you make the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the diagram: Terminal strip inside the first inverter Terminal strip inside the second inverter Terminal Terminal JX2 - A JX2 - A JX2 - B JX2 - B Wiring the remaining inverters in the same way.
EHE EHE N250k to N500k-TL 20.3 EHE N250k to N500k-TL Easy Installation Termination No Yes Addressing Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 The following types are to be connected according to this diagram: N250K, N250K-TL, N500K-TL Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter 2-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
EHE EHE N250k to N500k-TL Procedure • • • • If you make the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the diagram: Terminal strip inside the first inverter Terminal strip inside the second inverter Terminal Terminal JX9 - A JX9 - A JX9 - B JX9 - B Wiring the remaining inverters in the same way. Terminate the last inverter according to the inverter instructions. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket. Procedure 1.
EKO Energy EKO Energy 21 EKO Energy 21.1 EKO Energy Easy Installation Termination No Addressing Yes Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: Between the COM round sockets on the outside of the inverter. 2-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
EKO Energy EKO Energy Procedure 1. Insert the round plug into any round socket on inverter 1. 2. Insert the other end of the cable into any round socket on inverter 2. 3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. 4. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions. Allocate communication address • • • • 76 Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
Eltek Eltek 22 Eltek 22.1 Eltek Easy Installation Termination No Addressing Yes Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter 2-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
Eltek Eltek Other configurations • Activate the RS485 interface Using the inverter operating display. Note Pay particular attention to the instructions in the installation manual regarding the address types, activating the communication interface and the master/slave mode.
Eltek Eltek central inverter 22.
Eltek Eltek central inverter Other configurations • Activate the RS485 interface Using the inverter operating display. Note Address settings: from inverter menu: Settings -> Modbus -> Modbus Address Please refer to the inverter instructions Note Please check the default values of the inverter. The inverter has to communicate with the following settings: Baud rate 9600, Data bits: 8, Parity: none and Stop bits: 2.
Europa-Solar AG Europa-Solar AG 23 Europa-Solar AG 23.1 Europa-Solar AG Easy Installation Termination No Yes Addressing Sensors RS485 No No Meters RS485 No Interface RS422 Overview • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: RJ45 socket inside the inverter 4-pin cable – only on RS485/422 B connection of the Solar-Log™ Communication address does not have to be assigned Note The order in which the inverters are displayed in the Solar-Log™ after detection is random.
Europa-Solar AG Europa-Solar AG Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter Terminal PIN ►►1 ►►Pin 3 ►►4 ►►Pin 6 ►►5 ►►Pin 1 ►►6 ►►Pin 2 3. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1. 4. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions. 5. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected. 6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485/422 B socket.
Evoco Evoco 24 Evoco 24.1 Evoco Easy Installation Termination No Addressing Yes Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: Between the COM round sockets on the outside of the inverter. 2-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
Evoco Evoco Procedure 1. Insert the round plug into any round socket on inverter 1. 2. Insert the other end of the cable into any round socket on inverter 2. 3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. 4. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions. Allocate communication address • • • • 84 Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
Fronius Fronius with ComCard 25 Fronius 25.1 Fronius with ComCard Easy Installation Yes Termination Addressing Connection plug Sensors RS485 Yes Meters RS485 No No Interface RS422 Bridge 4-3 + 5-6 Overview • • • • • The Fronius ComCard RS422 interface integrated as an option; otherwise can be retrofitted using "ComCard retrofit". Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter 4 wire cabling with 6-pin terminal block connector Communication address must be allocated.
Fronius Fronius with ComCard Procedure 1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram: Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter Terminal PIN ►►1 ►►4 ►►4 ►►5 ►►5 ►►3 ►►6 ►►6 2. In the inverter insert the RJ45 plug into the IN socket. 3. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated. Insert the supplied connection plug into the RJ45 OUT socket on the inverter.
Fronius Fronius RL 25.2 Fronius RL Easy Installation Termination Yes Jumper Addressing Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: Round socket on inverter 2-pin wiring Communication address does not have to be assigned.
Gefran Gefran 26 Gefran 26.1 Gefran Easy Installation No Termination Addressing Switch Sensors RS485 Yes Yes Meters RS485 Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface (two independent RS485 ports) (see Figure: Gefran RS485 terminal strip and termination) Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter 2-pin wiring Communication address has to be assigned.
Gefran Gefran Procedure 1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter’s instructions. 2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram: Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Terminal strip inside the inverter Terminal Terminal strip RS485 (TB3) ►►1 A/Data+ ►►Pin 1 or 2 (Port A) or Pin 9 or 10 (Port B) ►►4 B/Data- ►►Pin 3 or 4 (Port A) or Pin 11 or 12 (Port B) 3. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
Gefran Gefran Connect the inverters to each other • • Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter 2-pin wiring Procedure 1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter’s instructions. 2.
General Electric inverters (GE) General Electric inverters (GE) 27 General Electric inverters (GE) 27.1 General Electric inverters (GE) Easy Installation Termination No Addressing No Sensors RS485 No Meters RS485 No No Interface LAN Overview • • • • Integrated interface Connected using network cable (patch cable) and Ethernet router or switch Communication address must be allocated.
GESOLAR GESOLAR 28 GESOLAR 28.
GESOLAR GESOLAR Connect the inverters to each other • • Connect using a network cable (patch cable) Where to connect: RJ45 sockets on the outside of the inverter. Procedure 1. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1. 2. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2. 3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. 4. Terminate in the last inverter in accordance with the inverter instructions.
Ginlong Ginlong 29 Ginlong 29.1 Ginlong Easy Installation Termination No Addressing Yes Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: Between the COM round sockets on the outside of the inverter. 2-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
Ginlong Ginlong Allocate communication address • • • • Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
GMDE GMDE 30 GMDE 30.
GMDE GMDE Connect the inverters to each other • • Connect using a network cable (patch cable). Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter. Procedure 1. Insert the RJ45 plug in inverter 1 into the RJ45 socket. 2. Insert the other end of the wire into the other RJ45 socket on inverter 2. 3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. 4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket. 5.
GoodWe GoodWe 31 GoodWe 31.
GoodWe GoodWe Connect the inverters to each other • • Connect using a network cable (patch cable). Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter. Procedure 1. Insert the RJ45 plug in inverter 1 into the RJ45 socket. 2. Insert the other end of the wire into the other RJ45 socket on inverter 2. 3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. 4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485/422 B socket. 5.
Growatt Growatt 32 Growatt 32.1 Growatt Easy Installation Termination No Addressing - Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: Round sockets on the outside of the inverter. 2-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
Growatt Growatt Allocate communication address • • • • Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1. Address range: 1 - 125 Setting: Using the inverter operating display Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions Note When detecting inverters, there are two options for for Growatt in the initial configuration. "Growatt old" and "Growatt Mod".
GTec GTec 33 GTec 33.1 GTec Easy Installation Termination No Yes Addressing Sensors RS485 No No Meters RS485 No Interface RS422 Overview • • • • Interface not integrated; Retrofit RS485 interface card. Multi-string technology 4-pin wiring Communication address does not have to be assigned Note: The order in which the inverters are displayed in the Solar-Log™ after detection is random.
GTec GTec Procedure 1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. 2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter. 3. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram: Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter Terminal PIN ►► 1 ►► Rx + ►► 3 ►► GND ►► 4 ►► Rx- ►► 5 ►► Tx+ ►► 6 ►► Tx- 4. If only one inverter is to be connected, it must be terminated according to the manufacturer's instructions. 5.
Helios Systems Helios Systems 34 Helios Systems 34.1 Helios Systems Easy Installation Termination No Addressing Yes Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 String Inverter HSI 20 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter 3-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
Helios Systems Helios Systems Connect the inverters to each other • • Connect using a network cable (patch cable) Where to connect: 2 RJ45 sockets Procedure 1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. 2. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on the first inverter. 3. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2. 4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. 5.
Huawei Huawei 35 Huawei 35.1 Huawei Easy Installation Termination No Yes Addressing Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter 2-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
Huawei Huawei Connect the inverters to each other • • Connect using a network cable (patch cable) Where to connect: 2 RJ45 sockets Procedure • • • • • • • Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on the first inverter. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the diagram above. Connect the remaining inverters with the network cable. Terminate in the last inverter in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
Hyundai Hyundai HPC-050HT-E and HPC-100HT-E 36 Hyundai 36.1 Hyundai HPC-050HT-E and HPC-100HT-E Easy Installation Termination No Addressing Yes Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: RJ45 CN socket on the outside of the inverter. 2-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
Hyundai Hyundai HPC-050HT-E and HPC-100HT-E Connect the inverters to each other • • Connect using a network cable (patch cable) Where to connect: RJ45 sockets on the outside of the inverter. Procedure 1. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1. 2. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2. 3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. 4. Terminate in the last inverter in accordance with the inverter instructions.
Hyundai Hyundai HPC-250HT-E 36.2 Hyundai HPC-250HT-E Easy Installation Termination No Addressing Yes Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: 20 pin connection strip on the outside of the inverter at the top edge of the i-8142iW module. 2-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
Hyundai Hyundai HPC-250HT-E Procedure 1. Connect terminal D1+/TxD1+ on inverter 1 to terminal D1+/TxD1+ on inverter 2. 2. Connect terminal D1–/TxD1– on inverter 1 to terminal D1–/TxD1– on inverter 2. 3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. 4. Terminate in the last inverter in accordance with the inverter instructions. Allocate communication address • • • Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1. Setting: Using PC software for configuring inverters.
Ingeteam Ingeteam 37 Ingeteam 37.1 Ingeteam Easy Installation No Termination Addressing Jumper P3 Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • Interface not integrated; Retrofit RS485 interface card. 3-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
Ingeteam Ingeteam Connect the inverters to each other • • Connect using a 3 wire, shielded data cable Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter (on the retrofitted RS485 interface) Procedure 1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. 2. Connect terminals "Pin 1-RS485-A (+)", "Pin 6-GND" and "Pin 2-RS485-B (-)" of inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2. 3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. 4. Terminate in the last inverter.
Kaco Kaco - Powador 38 Kaco 38.1 Kaco - Powador Easy Installation Termination Yes Addressing Yes Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter 2-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
Kaco Kaco - Powador Connect the inverters to each other • • Connect using a 2 wire, shielded data cable Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter The RS485 connections on the terminal strip are each double connections so that the wiring can be continued to the next inverter. Procedure 1. Connect the data cable to the free terminals A and B of inverter 1. 2. Insert the other end of the cable into terminals A and B of inverter 2. 3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
Kaco Kaco – PVI Blue Planet 38.2 Kaco – PVI Blue Planet Easy Installation Termination Yes Addressing Switch Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • The Solar-Log™ only works with Kaco Blue Planet inverters that have an RS485 interface. The RS232 interface is not supported. RS232 models: RS485 interface can be retrofitted by the manufacturer.
Kaco Kaco – PVI Blue Planet Procedure 1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. 2. Connect the data cable to the free terminals A and B of inverter 1. 3. Insert the other end of the cable into terminals A and B of inverter 2. 4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. 5. Terminate in the last inverter. Connect the free terminal A to terminal B using the supplied 330 Ω terminating resistor. 6. Close inverters.
KLNE KLNE (Solartec and Sunteams) 39 KLNE 39.1 KLNE (Solartec and Sunteams) Easy Installation Termination No Addressing Yes Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: 4-pin round socket on the button of the device 2-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
KLNE KLNE (Solartec and Sunteams) Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector X4 socket inverter Terminal PIN ►►1 4 - Data+ ►►4 2 - Data- 3. Connect the Solar-Log™ cable to socket A on the first inverter. 4. According to the same wiring diagram, connect socket B on the first inverter to socket A on the second inverter using the following diagram. X4 socket inverter 1 X4 socket inverter 2 Terminal PIN ►►2 2 - Data+ ►►4 4 - Data- 5. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. 6.
Kostal and Solar-Fabrik Kostal Pico and Solar-Fabrik Inverter Convert T (RS485) 40 Kostal and Solar-Fabrik 40.1 Kostal Pico and Solar-Fabrik Inverter Convert T (RS485) Easy Installation Termination Yes Addressing Yes Sensors RS485 Yes Yes Meters RS485 Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter 3-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
Kostal and Solar-Fabrik Kostal Pico and Solar-Fabrik Inverter Convert T (RS485) Procedure 1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. 2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter. 3. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram: Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RS485 inverter socket Terminal PIN ►►1 ►►A ►►3 ►►GND ►►4 ►►B 4.
Kostal and Solar-Fabrik Kostal Ethernet Version 40.2 Kostal Ethernet Version Easy Installation Termination No No Addressing Sensors RS485 Yes Meters RS485 No No Interface LAN Overview • • • • Integrated interface Connected using network cable (patch cable) and Ethernet router or switch Communication address must be allocated. Installation steps • Assign a static IP address • Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™ • Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™ (RJ45).
Kostal and Solar-Fabrik Kostal Ethernet Version Detection from the Solar-Log 1200 • When using the Solar-Log 1200, the detection can also be started from the display. Select "Kostal" as the manufacturer for the inverter detection from the "network" interface and start the detection. Note Power Management In order that reactive power control functions, the low-voltage guidelines have to be selected in the country settings for the inverter (e.g. "DE-NSR" for the German low-voltage guidelines).
Kstar Kstar Multitracker 41 Kstar 41.1 Kstar Multitracker Easy Installation No Termination Addressing DIP switch Yes Sensors RS485 Yes Meters RS485 Yes Interface RS485 Select “Kstar” during the inverter detection Overview • • • • • Integrated interface 3-pin wiring 2 RJ45 sockets on the outside of the inverter. Communication address must be allocated.
Kstar Kstar Multitracker Procedure 1. If you are fabricating the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram. Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RS485 inverter socket Terminal PIN ►►1 A/Data + ►►Pin 1 (A) T/R+ ►►3 GND ►►Pin 5 GND ►►4 B/Data - ►►Pin 2 (B) T/R- 2. Insert the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket on the inverter. 3. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated. Set the dip switch to “on.” 4.
Kstar Kstar Singletracker 41.2 Kstar Singletracker Easy Installation No Termination Addressing DIP switch Yes Sensors RS485 Yes Meters RS485 Yes Interface RS485 Select “Kstar SM” during the inverter detection Overview • • • • • Integrated interface 3-pin wiring 2 RJ45 sockets on the outside of the inverter. Communication address must be allocated.
Kstar Kstar Singletracker Procedure 1. If you are fabricating the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram. Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RS485 inverter socket Terminal PIN ►►1 A/Data + ►►Pin 1 (A) T/R+ ►►3 GND ►►Pin 5 GND ►►4 B/Data - ►►Pin 2 (B) T/R- 2. Insert the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket on the inverter. 3. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated. Set the dip switch to “on.” 4.
Mastervolt Mastervolt (RS485) 42 Mastervolt 42.1 Mastervolt (RS485) Easy Installation Termination Yes Yes Addressing Sensors RS485 Yes Meters RS485 Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: RJ45 plug outside the housing floor. 2-pin wiring Communication address does not have to be assigned Multi-string technology Mastervolt inverters are fitted with 1 or 2 MPP trackers depending on the model.
Mastervolt Mastervolt (RS485) Procedure 1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram: Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter Terminal PIN ►►1 ►►4 ►►4 ►►3 2. Insert the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket on the inverter. 3. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions. 4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Mitsubishi Mitsubishi with RS485 interface 43 Mitsubishi 43.1 Mitsubishi with RS485 interface Easy Installation Termination No Addressing Switch Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: 2 RJ11 sockets inside the inverter. 2-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
Mitsubishi Mitsubishi with RS485 interface Procedure 1. Unscrew the front plate of the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. 2. Insert the RJ1plug into any RJ11 socket on inverter 1. 3. Insert the other end of the cable into any RJ11 socket on inverter 2. 4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. 5. Terminate in the last inverter. Set the DIP switch for the terminal resistor to ON. 6. Screw the inverter front plate on again.
Motech Motech (RS485) 44 Motech 44.
Motech Motech (RS485) Connect the inverters to each other • • Connect using a network cable (patch cable) Where to connect: RJ45 sockets on the outside of the inverter. Procedure 1. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1. 2. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2. 3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. 4. Terminate in the last inverter in accordance with the inverter instructions.
Oelmaier Oelmaier 45 Oelmaier 45.1 Oelmaier Easy Installation Termination No Addressing Yes Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: Terminal strip behind service cover 2-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
Oelmaier Oelmaier Procedure 1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. 2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram: Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Terminal strip inside the inverter Terminal RS485 terminal ►►1 ►►A-Data + ►►4 ►►B-Data - 3. Connect terminals A and B on inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2. 4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. 5.
Omnik Omnik 46 Omnik 46.1 Omnik Easy Installation Termination No No Addressing Sensors RS485 Automatic No Meters RS485 No Interface RS422 Overview • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter 4-pin cable – only on RS485/422 B/C connection of the Solar-Log™ Communication address does not have to be assigned Note The order in which the inverters are displayed in the Solar-Log™ after detection is random.
Omnik Omnik Procedure 1. Connect the wires for the cable connection as shown in the following diagram. Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter Terminal PIN ►►1 TX+ ►►PIN 4 RX+ ►►4 TX- ►►PIN 5 RX- ►►5 RX+ ►►PIN 3 TX+ ►►6 RX- ►►PIN 6 TX- 2. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1. 3.
Omron Omron 47 Omron 47.1 Omron Easy Installation No Termination Addressing Bridge 9 -> 10 Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter 3-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
Omron Omron Procedure 1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. Inverter n Inverter n+1 Terminal strip TB401 Terminal strip TB401 ►►6 ►►Pin 3 - GND ►►7 ►►Pin 4 - Data + ►►8 ►►Pin 5 - Data - 2. Connect terminals 6, 7 and 8 on inverter 1 to terminals 3, 4 and 5 on inverter 2. 3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. 4. Terminate in the last inverter. Bridge between pins 9 and 10. 5. Close inverters. 6.
Pairan Pairan 48 Pairan 48.1 Pairan Easy Installation Termination No Addressing Jumper Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes No Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: Round socket on inverter 2-pin wiring Communication address does not have to be assigned.
Pairan Pairan Connect the inverters to each other • • Connect using a 2 wire, shielded data cable Where to connect: Round socket on inverter Procedure 1. self-made cable connection with round plug and a terminal block plug. 2. Also connect the cable to the next inverter in round plug 1. 3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
Platinum Platinum with RS485 interface 49 Platinum 49.1 Platinum with RS485 interface Easy Installation Termination Yes Yes Addressing Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes No Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the bottom of the inverter 2-pin wiring Communication address does not have to be assigned Note The order in which the inverters are displayed in the Solar-Log™ after detection is random.
Platinum Platinum with RS485 interface Connect the inverters to each other • • Connect using a network cable (patch cable) Where to connect: RJ45 sockets on the bottom of the inverter Procedure 1. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1. 2. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2. 3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. 4. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
Platinum Platinum H 49.2 Platinum H Easy Installation Termination No Addressing Yes Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter 2-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
Platinum Platinum H Note Pay particular attention to the instructions in the installation manual regarding the address types, activating the communication interface and the master/slave mode.
Powercom Powercom 50 Powercom 50.1 Powercom Easy Installation No Termination Addressing Switch Sensors RS485 Yes Yes Meters RS485 Yes Overview • • • • Interface not integrated; Retrofit RS485 interface card. 4-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
Powercom Powercom Example - Communication address 3: On Off DIP switch Example - Communication address 4: On Off DIP switch Example - Communication address 5: On Off DIP switch You will find more information at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binary_number. Installing the RS485 interface Procedure ►► Install the RS485 interface in the inverter in accordance with the interface card installation instructions.
Powercom Powercom Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip Terminal PIN ►►1 ►►R+ ►►1 ►►T+ ►►4 ►►R- ►►4 ►►T- 4. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected. 5. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket. Connect the inverters to each other • • Connect using a 4 wire, shielded data cable Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter on the retrofitted RS485 interface card Procedure 148 1.
Power-One/Aurora Power-One/Aurora 51 Power-One/Aurora 51.1 Power-One/Aurora Easy Installation Termination Yes Addressing Switch Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Interface integrated Sometimes different interfaces are used for indoor and outdoor models. Where to connect: RS485 terminal strips inside the inverter 3-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
Power-One/Aurora Power-One/Aurora Procedure 1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. 2. Connect terminals +T/R, -T/R and RTN of inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2. 3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. 4. Terminate in the last inverter. Set the DIP switch for the terminal resistor to ON. 5. Close inverters. Allocate communication address • • • 150 Recommendation: Continuous numbering from Solar-Log™, starting from 2 (not 1!).
PrimeVOLT PrimeVOLT 52 PrimeVOLT 52.1 PrimeVOLT Easy Installation No Termination Addressing DIP switch Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter 2-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
PrimeVOLT PrimeVOLT Procedure 1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. 2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram: Terminal strip inside the inverter Terminal strip inside the inverter RS485 terminal RS485 terminal ►►1 T/R 1+ ►►1 T/R 2+ ►►2 T/R 1- ►►2 T/R 2- 3. Connect terminals A and B on inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2. 4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. 5.
PVPowered PV Powered – central inverter RS485 53 PVPowered 53.1 PV Powered – central inverter RS485 Easy Installation Termination No Addressing Jumper Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: Modbus Slave socket on interface card 3-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated. Installation steps • Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™ • Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™ • Set the address of the inverters.
PVPowered PV Powered – central inverter RS485 Connect the inverters to each other The wiring is done using a • • self-made connection cable and terminal block connector. Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter Procedure 1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. 2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter. 3.
PVPowered PV Powered - string inverter 53.2 PV Powered - string inverter Easy Installation Termination No Addressing - Sensors RS485 Yes - Meters RS485 - Interface LAN Overview • • • • Integrated interface Connected using network cable (patch cable) and Ethernet router or switch Communication address must be allocated.
Q3 Q3 (RS485) 54 Q3 54.1 Q3 (RS485) Easy Installation Termination No Addressing Yes Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: Between the COM round sockets on the outside of the inverter. 3-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
Q3 Q3 (RS485) Allocate communication address • • • • Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
REFUSOL REFUSOL 55 REFUSOL 55.1 REFUSOL Easy Installation Termination Addressing Terminating plug Yes Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the bottom of the inverter 2-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
REFUSOL REFUSOL Connect the inverters to each other • • Connect using – 2-wire, shielded data cable and – 4-pin "SACC-M12MS-4SC" plug (two plugs included with the inverter) Where to connect: RS485 sockets on the bottom of the inverter. The RS485 IN and OUT sockets are each double connections so that the wiring can be continued to the next inverter. Procedure 1. Connect the data cable to the "SACC-M12MS-4SC" plug as shown in the inverter's instructions. 2.
REFUSOL REFUSOL Set the following parameters on the inverter's operating display: 1. Press "F1" 2. Select Numerical list, press "ENTER". 3. Set parameter number 0407 press "ENTER" 4. Select sub parameter 0407,3, press "ENTER" 5. Enter "2" [Communication type RS485: Solarlog], press "ENTER".31], press "ENTER". 6. Set parameter number 0420 press "ENTER" 7. Select sub parameter 0420,3, press "ENTER" 8. Enter the numerical value 9600, press "ENTER" 9.
REP REP 56 REP 56.1 REP Easy Installation No Termination Addressing DIP switch Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter 2-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
REP REP Procedure 1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. 2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram: Terminal strip inside the inverter Terminal strip inside the inverter RS485 terminal RS485 terminal ►►1 T/R 1+ ►►1 T/R 2+ ►►2 T/R 1- ►►2 T/R 2- 3. Connect terminals A and B on inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2. 4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. 5.
Reverberi Reverberi (EDI Series) 57 Reverberi 57.1 Reverberi (EDI Series) Easy Installation Termination No Addressing Yes Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter 2-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
Reverberi Reverberi (EDI Series) Procedure • • • • • • • • 164 Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter. Close inverters. Allocate communication address Recommendation: Continuous numbering from Solar-Log™, starting from 2 (not 1!). Last address at 247.
Riello Riello 58 Riello 58.1 Riello Easy Installation No Termination Addressing Yes Sensors RS485 No Meters RS485 No No Interface RS422 Overview • • • • Interface not integrated; Retrofit RS485 interface card. 4-pin cable – only on RS485/422 B connection of the Solar-Log™ Communication address does not have to be assigned. Multi-string technology Riello inverters are fitted with 1 or 3 MPP trackers depending on the model.
Riello Riello Note Only connect inverter using the RS485/422 B/C interface. Procedure 1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. 2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter. 3. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram: Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip Terminal Terminal ►►1 ►►R+ ►►4 ►►R- ►►5 ►►T+ ►►6 ►►T- 4.
SALICRU SALICRU EQX 59 SALICRU 59.1 SALICRU EQX Easy Installation No Termination Addressing Yes Sensors RS485 No No Meters RS485 No Interface RS422 Overview • • • • Interface not integrated; Retrofit RS485 interface card. 4-pin cable – only on RS485/422 B connection of the Solar-Log™ Communication address does not have to be assigned Multi-string technology The inverters are fitted with 1 or 3 MPP trackers depending on the model.
SALICRU SALICRU EQX Note Only connect inverter using the RS485/422 B interface. Procedure 1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. 2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter. 3. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram: Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip Terminal Terminal ►►1 ►►R+ ►►1 ►►T+ ►►4 ►►R- ►►4 ►►T- 4.
SALICRU SALICRU EQXLV 59.2 SALICRU EQXLV Easy Installation No Termination Addressing Resistor Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • Integrated interface 2-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
Samil Power Samil Power 60 Samil Power 60.1 Samil Power Easy Installation Termination No Addressing - Sensors RS485 No Meters RS485 No No Interface RS422 Overview • • • • Integrated interface 2 RJ11 sockets inside the inverter. 4-pin wiring Communication address does not have to be assigned Note Only connect inverter using the RS485/422 B/C interface.
Samil Power Samil Power Note: The wiring above refers to the RJ45 or RJ11 socket. 3. Insert the RJ1plug into any RJ11 socket on inverter 1. 4. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected. 5. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485/422 B socket. Connect the inverters to each other • • Connect using a 4 wire, shielded data cable Where to connect: RJ11 sockets Note: A maximum of 32 inverters can be connected per RS422 bus.
Santerno Santerno 61 Santerno 61.1 Santerno Easy Installation Termination No Addressing Yes Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Interface Yes RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: 9 pin socket on the outside of the housing floor. 2-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
Santerno Santerno Procedure 1. Insert the Santerno inverter data cable plug into socket B of the first inverter. 2. Insert the Santerno inverter data cable plug into socket C of the first inverter. 3. Insert the plug on the other end of the cable into socket C of the second inverter. 4. Connect the other inverters to each other using socket C. 5. Terminate in the last inverter. Connect socket A on the Santerno Solar Log™ data cable to the plug of the first Santerno data cable.
Schneider Electric Schneider Electric SunEzy 62 Schneider Electric 62.1 Schneider Electric SunEzy Easy Installation No Termination Addressing Yes Sensors RS485 No No Meters RS485 No Interface RS422 Overview • • • • Interface not integrated; Retrofit RS485 interface card. 4-pin cable – only on RS485/422 B connection of the Solar-Log™ Communication address does not have to be assigned Multi-string technology The inverters are fitted with 1 or 3 MPP trackers depending on the model.
Schneider Electric Schneider Electric SunEzy Note Only connect inverter using the RS485/422 B interface. Procedure 1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. 2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter. 3. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram: Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip Terminal Terminal ►►1 ►►R+ ►►4 ►►R- ►►5 ►►T+ ►►6 ►►T- 4.
Schneider Electric Schneider Electric Xantrex GT30E 62.2 Schneider Electric Xantrex GT30E Easy Installation Termination No - Addressing Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes No Yes Interface Sub D9 socket Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: Sub D 9 socket X51 inside the inverter. 2-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated to the inverter.
Schneider Electric Schneider Electric Conext TL15000E and Conext TL20000E 62.3 Schneider Electric Conext TL15000E and Conext TL20000E Easy Installation Termination No Addressing - Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter 3-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
Schneider Electric Schneider Electric Conext TL15000E and Conext TL20000E Procedure 178 1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. 2. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on the first inverter. 3. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2. 4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. 5. Terminate in the last inverter in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. 6.
Schüco Schüco SGI series (RS485) 63 Schüco 63.1 Schüco SGI series (RS485) Easy Installation No Termination Addressing Terminating plug Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the bottom of the inverter 2-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
Schüco Schüco SGI series (RS485) Connect the inverters to each other • • Connect using a network cable (patch cable) Where to connect: RJ45 sockets on the bottom of the inverter Procedure 1. Open the unit cover on the bottom of the inverter. 2. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1. 3. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2. 4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. 5. Terminate in the last inverter.
Shindengen Shindengen 64 Shindengen 64.1 Shindengen Easy Installation Termination No Addressing Yes Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter 3-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
Shindengen Shindengen Procedure 1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter’s instructions. 2. If you are fabricating the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram. Terminal strip inside the inverter Terminal strip inside the inverter RS485 terminal RS485 terminal ►►30 A (+) ►►30 A (+) ►►31 GND ►►31 GND ►►13 B (-) ►►13 B (-) 3. Connect terminals on inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2. 4.
Siemens Siemens 65 Siemens 65.1 Siemens Easy Installation Termination Yes Addressing Resistor Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the bottom of the inverter 2-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
Siemens Siemens Use the SACC-M12MS-4SC connectors supplied with the inverter for data cables. • • Connect them as shown in the diagram. Connect the bus cable on the last inverter to the RS485 OUT socket using a terminal resistor. Inverter - RS485 OUT (4-pin round plug) Inverter - RS485 IN (4-pin round plug) Pin 2 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 3 Bus termination The bus must be terminated on the RS485 OUT connection of the last inverter with 120Ω.
Siemens Siemens Solar-Log™ compatibility with older PVM installations With older Solar-Log™ / PVM installations the inverter had to be set with additional parameters for Solar-Log™ compatibility. This is only still necessary if an inverter has been replaced because it was faulty or if the system has been extended. Only in these cases must the additional parameters be set again on the new inverters.
SMA Overview 66 SMA 66.1 Overview SMA inverters do not have an integrated RS485 interface. However, the following RS485 interfaces can be retrofitted to SMA inverters: • • Special RS485 piggyback card (by Solare Datensysteme GmbH) Original SMA RS485 piggyback card (by SMA) Both piggyback cards can be installed in "Sunny Boy" inverters (except for 3000/4000/5000TL-20 next generation) or "Sunny Mini Central" by SMA. The SMA RS485 data module is required for the SMA -20 and Tripower inverters.
SMA SMA connection using special RS485 piggyback card 66.
SMA SMA connection using special RS485 piggyback card Procedure 1. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter. 2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram: Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip Terminal Terminal ►►1 ►►2 ►►2 ►►3 ►►3 ►►5 ►►4 ►►7 3. Pull the wire in the inverter through the insulation sleeve attached to the piggy back. The wire must be enclosed in the insulating hose inside the inverter.
SMA SMA connection using special RS485 piggyback card Procedure 1. Pull the wire in the inverter through the insulation sleeve attached to the piggy back The wire must be enclosed in the insulating hose inside the inverter. 2. Connect all 4 contacts (2, 3, 5, 7) on the terminal strip of inverter 1 to inverter 2 Note A diagram for wiring in SMA combined mode can be found in the appendix. 3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. 4. Terminate in the last inverter.
SMA Connect SMA with original SMA RS485 piggy back and the SMARS485 data module 66.
SMA Connect SMA with original SMA RS485 piggy back and the SMARS485 data module plied flat strip connector. 6. If only one inverter is to be connected it must be terminated. Put the supplied jumper onto the lower pins on the connector strip. Figure 6: Jumper SMA 7. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected. 8. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket. Connect the inverters to each other • • Connect using a 3 wire, shielded data cable.
SMA SMA Bluetooth mode 66.4 SMA Bluetooth mode Easy Installation Yes Termination Addressing Resistor jumper Sensors RS485 No Meters RS485 Yes Yes Interface RS485 Bluetooth mode is only possible if the optional Bluetooth module is installed in the Solar-Log™. Bluetooth mode is possible only with Solar-Log™ BT models. All SMA Bluetooth inverters are supported, even Bluetooth Piggy Back cards. Overview • • • All SMA Bluetooth piggybacks are supported.
SMA SMA Meter Connection Box 66.5 SMA Meter Connection Box An energy meter with S0 output can be connected to the SMA Meter Connection Box. The Meter Connection Box then converts the S0 signal to the RS485 Bus. The Meter Connection Box is connected to the RS485 socket the same way as with the SMA inverter. In the course of the inverter detection, the Box is recognized as an inverter - SMA is to be selected. The configuration is done in the Configuration | Devices | Configuration menu.
SMA SMA Speedwire 66.6 SMA Speedwire Note The trademark "Speedwire" is registered trademark of SMA Solar Technology AG in many countries. Easy Installation Yes Termination Resistor jumper Addressing Sensors RS485 No Yes Meters RS485 Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • Integrated or retrofitted Speedwire interface The inverter's IP address has to be assigned.
SMA SMA Speedwire Assigning IP addresses • A static IP address has to be assigned to the inverter. This is set to automatic by default. Please • Please select an IP address with the same subnet as the Solar-Log™. refer to the inverter's user manual for more information. For example: The Solar-Log™ has the IP address 192.168.178.49. The inverter in this case has to have a free IP address in the same range (from 192.168.178.2 to • 192.168.178.254).
SolarEdge SolarEdge 67 SolarEdge 67.1 SolarEdge Easy Installation Termination No Addressing Switch Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes No Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter Communication address must be allocated.
SolarEdge SolarEdge Procedure 1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. 2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter. 3. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram: X4 socket RS485-2 inverter n X4 socket RS485-1 inverter n+1 PIN PIN A - Data+ A - Data+ G - GND G - GND B - Data- B - Data- 4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. 5.
Solar Max SolarMax – S, C and MT series 68 Solar Max 68.1 SolarMax – S, C and MT series Easy Installation Termination Yes Addressing No Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter 6-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
Solar Max SolarMax – S, C and MT series Connect the inverters to each other • • Connect using the RS485 data cable with an RJ45 plug Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter Procedure 1. Insert the RJ45 plug into the free RJ45 socket on the first inverter. 2. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2. 3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
Solar Max SolarMax – Cx series 68.2 SolarMax – Cx series Easy Installation Termination Yes Addressing No Sensors RS485 Yes Yes Meters RS485 Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • Interface not integrated; Retrofit RS485 interface card. 6-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
Solar Max SolarMax – Cx series 5. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket. Connect the inverters to each other • • Connect using a network cable (patch cable) Where to connect: RJ45 socket inside the inverter (on the retrofitted RS485 interface) Procedure 1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. 2. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1. 3. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2. 4.
Solar Max SolarMax – E series 68.3 SolarMax – E series Easy Installation Termination Yes Addressing No Sensors RS485 Yes Yes Meters RS485 Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • Interface not integrated; Retrofit RS485 interface card. 6-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
Solar Max SolarMax – E series 3. Run the wire from the Solar-Log™ to inverter 1 through the hole for the wire on the bottom of the unit. 4. In the inverter insert the RJ45 plug into the "RS-485 out" socket. 5. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected. 6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
SolaX Power SolaX Power X1 69 SolaX Power 69.1 SolaX Power X1 Easy Installation Termination No Yes Addressing Sensors RS485 Automatic No Meters RS485 No Interface RS422 The following types are to be connected according to this diagram: SL-TL1500, SL-TL2200, SL-TL2500, SL-TL2800, SL-TL3000, SL-TL3300T, SL-TL3600T, SL-TL4400T, SL-TL5000T Select SolaXPower X1 during the inverter detection. Overview • • • • • Integrated interface. 2 RJ45 sockets on the outside of the inverter. 4-pin wiring.
SolaX Power SolaX Power X1 Procedure 1. If you make the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram. Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RS485 inverter socket Terminal PIN ►►1 ►►Pin 3 - TX+ ►►4 ►►Pin 6 - TX- ►►5 ►►Pin 1 - RX+ ►►6 ►►Pin 2 - RX- 2. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1. 3. If only one inverter is to be connected, terminate it according to the inverter instructions. 4.
SolaX Power SolaX Power X3 69.2 SolaX Power X3 Easy Installation Termination No Addressing Yes Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 The following types are to be connected according to this diagram: ZDNY-TL10000, ZDNY-TL12000, ZDNY-TL15000, ZDNY-TL17000 Select SolaXPower X3 during the inverter detection. Overview • • • • • Integrated interface. 2 RJ45 sockets on the outside of the inverter. 2-pin wiring. Communication address must be allocated.
SolaX Power SolaX Power X3 Connect the inverters to each other • • Connect using a RJ45 cable. Where to connect: RJ45 socket. Procedure 1. Insert the self-made cable with the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1. Connect the other end to the terminal plug on the Solar-Log™. 2. Insert the RJ45 cable into the 2nd RJ45 socket on inverter 1 and into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2. 3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. 4.
Solectria Solectria >9k 70 Solectria 70.1 Solectria >9k Easy Installation Termination No Yes Addressing Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 The following types are to be connected according to this diagram: PVI 10KW PVI 13KW PVI 15KW Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter 3-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
Solectria Solectria >9k Connect the inverters to each other • • Connect with a shielded twisted-pair cable. Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter Procedure • • • • If you make the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the diagram: Terminal strip inside the inverter Terminal strip inside the inverter PIN PIN RS485 A RS485 A RS485 G RS485 G RS485 B RS485 B Wire the remaining inverters to each other according to the manufacturer's specifications.
Solectria Solectria <9k 70.
Solectria Solectria <9k Procedure 1. Insert the RJ45 plug into the free RJ45 socket on the first inverter. 2. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2. 3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. 4. Terminate in the last inverter in accordance with the inverter instructions. Caution Every inverter has to have an unique ID number (address) between 1 and 16. Please contact Solectria Renewables for support if you have inverters with the same ID number.
Solutronic Solutronic SP25-55 (RS485) 71 Solutronic 71.1 Solutronic SP25-55 (RS485) Easy Installation Termination No Addressing Yes Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: Terminal strip on the outside of the inverter 3-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated. All inverters must be fitted with firmware version 1.2.39 or later.
Solutronic Solutronic SP25-55 (RS485) Procedure 1. Insert the plug into the X2 socket on inverter 1. 2. Insert the other end of the wire into the X2 socket on inverter 2. 3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. 4. Terminate in the last inverter. Detailed instructions for setting the inverters are available on the Solutronic website. Allocate communication address • • • • Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
Solutronic Solutronic SP100, SP120 (RS485) 71.2 Solutronic SP100, SP120 (RS485) Easy Installation Termination No Addressing Yes Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: Round pin plug on the outside of the inverter. 3-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated. All inverters must be fitted with firmware version 1.2.39 or later.
Solutronic Solutronic SP100, SP120 (RS485) Procedure 1. Insert the plug into the X6 socket on inverter 1. 2. Insert the other end of the wire into the X7 socket on inverter 2. 3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. 4. Terminate in the last inverter according to the manufacturer's instructions. Allocate communication address • • Setting: Using the inverter's control panel, parameter 89 in the communication menu. Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
Steca Steca 72 Steca 72.1 Steca Easy Installation Termination No Addressing Switch Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: RJ socket, on the outside of the inverter's interface card. 2-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
Steca Steca Connect the inverters to each other • Connect using the RS485 data cable with RJ45 plug; • Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter Connection cables between the inverters are supplied with the inverters. Use these. Procedure 1. Insert the RJ45 plug into the free RJ45 socket on the first inverter. 2. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2. 3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. 4.
Steca Steca (larger than 17k) 72.2 Steca (larger than 17k) Easy Installation Termination Yes No Addressing Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the bottom of the inverter 2-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
Steca Steca (larger than 17k) Connect the inverters to each other Connect using • • • a 2-wire shielded data cable and 4-pin Phoenix Contact Connection plug type "M12MS SACC-4SC SH“ (two plugs included with the inverter). Where to connect: RS485 sockets on the bottom of the inverter. The RS485 IN and OUT sockets are each double connections so that the wiring can be continued to the next inverter.
Sungrow Sungrow 73 Sungrow 73.1 Sungrow Easy Installation Yes Termination Addressing 120 Ω resistor Sensors RS485 Yes Yes Meters RS485 Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: RJ45 socket or COM round sockets on the outside of the inverter 2-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
Sungrow Sungrow Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 socket inverter Terminal PIN ►►1 ►►3 (Data+ A) ►►4 ►►6 (Data- B) 2. Insert the plug into the socket on the inverter 3. If only one inverter is to be connected, terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions between round socket Pin 2 and 3 with 120Ω. 4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Suntechnics Suntechnics (only Solar-Log 1000 and 2000) 74 Suntechnics 74.1 Suntechnics (only Solar-Log 1000 and 2000) Note Suntechnics inverters can only be connected to the Solar-Log 1000 and 2000, as only this one has a CAN interface. The following description relates to inverters without transformers produced in or after 2007.
Suntechnics Suntechnics (only Solar-Log 1000 and 2000) Connecting inverters to each other (only Solar-Log1000 and 2000) • Connection is made only with a ready-made data cable specially for connecting the inverters to • Where to connect: CAN socket outside the inverter. each other (optional extra: not supplied). Procedure 1. Insert the CAN plug into any CAN OUT socket on inverter 1. 2. Insert the other end of the wire into any CAN IN socket on inverter 2. 3.
Suntigua Suntigua 75 Suntigua 75.1 Suntigua Easy Installation No Termination Addressing DIP switch Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter 2-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
Suntigua Suntigua Procedure 1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. 2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram: Terminal strip inside the inverter Terminal strip inside the inverter RS485 terminal RS485 terminal ►►1 T/R 1+ ►►1 T/R 2+ ►►2 T/R 1- ►►2 T/R 2- 3. Connect terminals A and B on inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2. 4. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. 5.
Sunville Sunville 76 Sunville 76.1 Sunville Easy Installation Yes Termination Addressing Yes Sensors RS485 No Meters RS485 No No Interface RS422 Overview • • • • Interface not integrated; Retrofit RS485 interface card. 4-pin cable – only on RS485/422 B connection of the Solar-Log™ Communication address does not have to be assigned Multi-string technology The Sunville inverters are fitted with 1 or 3 MPP trackers depending on the model.
Sunville Sunville Note Only connect inverter using the RS485/422 B/C interface. Procedure 1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. 2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter. 3. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram: Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip Terminal Terminal ►►1 ►►R+ ►►4 ►►R- ►►5 ►►T+ ►►6 ►►T- 4. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
Sunways Sunways - AT/NT/PT 77 Sunways 77.1 Sunways - AT/NT/PT Easy Installation Termination Yes Addressing Yes Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter -- 750 V models: 4 RS485 terminals on 10 pin terminal strip -- 850 V models: 4 pin RS485 terminal strip 2-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
Sunways Sunways - AT/NT/PT Connect the inverters to each other • • Connect using a 2 wire, shielded data cable Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter -- 750 V models: 4 RS485 terminals on 10 pin terminal strip -- 850 V models: 4 pin RS485 terminal strip The RS485 connections on the terminal strip are each double connections so that the wiring can be continued to the next inverter. Procedure 1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. 2.
Sustainable Energy Sustainable Energy 78 Sustainable Energy 78.1 Sustainable Energy Easy Installation No Termination Addressing Terminating plug Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • Integrated interface 2-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
Sustainable Energy Sustainable Energy Procedure 1. Connect terminal 2 (A out) on inverter 1 to terminal 4 (A in) on inverter 2. 2. Connect terminal 1 (B out) on inverter 1 to terminal 3 (B in) on inverter 2. 3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. 4. Terminate in the last inverter. Insert 120 Ω terminal resistor. Allocate communication address • • • Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1. Setting: Using PC software for configuring inverters.
Trannergy Trannergy 79 Trannergy 79.1 Trannergy Easy Installation Termination No Addressing Yes Sensors RS485 No No Meters RS485 No Interface RS485 Overview • • • • Interface not integrated; Retrofit RS485 interface card. 4-pin cable – only on RS485/422 B connection of the Solar-Log™ Communication address does not have to be assigned Multi-string technology The Trannergy inverters are fitted with 1 or 3 MPP trackers depending on the model.
Trannergy Trannergy Note Only connect inverter using the RS485/422 B/C interface. Procedure 1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. 2. Pull the free wires through the wire opening in the inverter. 3. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram: Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Terminal strip inverter Terminal Terminal ►►1 ►►R+ ►►4 ►►R- ►►5 ►►T+ ►►6 ►►T- 4.
Vaillant Vaillant – auroPOWER VPI /1 and VPI (RS485) 80 Vaillant 80.1 Vaillant – auroPOWER VPI /1 and VPI (RS485) Easy Installation No Termination Addressing Resistor Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Interface Yes RS485 RS485 interface can be retrofitted by the manufacturer. Interface Yes Switch Overview • • • • • VPI until 2005 integrated - activate using operating display. Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter 2-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
Vaillant Vaillant – auroPOWER VPI /1 and VPI (RS485) Connect the inverters to each other • • Connect using a 2 wire, shielded data cable Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter The RS485 connections on the terminal strip are each double connections so that the wiring can be continued to the next inverter. Procedure 1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. 2. Connect terminal A on inverter 1 to terminal A on inverter 2. 3.
Valenia Valenia 81 Valenia 81.1 Valenia Easy Installation Termination No Addressing Yes Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Interface Yes RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: Terminal strip on internal interface card 3-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated. Installation steps • Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™ • Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™ • Connect the inverters to each other • Set the address of the inverters.
Valenia Valenia Connect the inverters to each other The wiring is done using a • • self-made connection cable and terminal block connector. Where to connect: Terminal strip on internal interface card Procedure 1. Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. 2. Connect terminals P, N and 0V of the first inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on the next inverter. 3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. 4.
Vectron Vectron 82 Vectron 82.1 Vectron Easy Installation No Termination Addressing DIP switch Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter 3-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
Vectron Vectron Connect the inverters to each other • • Where to connect: Terminal strip on the inverter 3-pin wiring Procedure 1. Get access to the inverter interface 2. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram: Terminal strip inside the inverter Terminal strip inside the inverter RS485 terminal RS485 terminal ►►1 A (Data+) ►►2 A (Data+) ►►6 GND ►►6 GND ►►3 B (Data-) ►►4 B (Data-) 3.
Vision Vision Multitracker 83 Vision 83.1 Vision Multitracker Easy Installation No Termination Addressing DIP switch Yes Sensors RS485 Yes Meters RS485 Yes Interface RS485 Select “Vision” during the inverter detection Overview • • • • • Integrated interface 3-pin wiring 2 RJ45 sockets on the outside of the inverter. Communication address must be allocated.
Vision Vision Multitracker Procedure 1. If you are fabricating the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram. Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RS485 inverter socket Terminal PIN ►►1 A/Data + ►►Pin 1 (A) T/R+ ►►3 GND ►►Pin 5 GND ►►4 B/Data - ►►Pin 2 (B) T/R- 2. Insert the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket on the inverter. 3. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated. Set the dip switch to “on.” 4.
Vision Vision Singletracker 83.2 Vision Singletracker Easy Installation No Termination Addressing DIP switch Yes Sensors RS485 Yes Meters RS485 Yes Interface RS485 Select “Vision SM” during the inverter detection Overview • • • • • Integrated interface 3-pin wiring 2 RJ45 sockets on the outside of the inverter. Communication address must be allocated.
Vision Vision Singletracker Procedure 1. If you are fabricating the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram. Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RS485 inverter socket Terminal PIN ►►1 A/Data + ►►Pin 1 (A) T/R+ ►►3 GND ►►Pin 5 GND ►►4 B/Data - ►►Pin 2 (B) T/R- 2. Insert the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket on the inverter. 3. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated. Set the dip switch to “on.” 4.
Voltwerk Voltwerk (only Solar-Log 1000 and 2000) 84 Voltwerk 84.1 Voltwerk (only Solar-Log 1000 and 2000) Note Voltwerk inverters can only be connected to the Solar-Log 1000 and 2000, as only this one has a CAN interface. The following description relates to inverters without transformers produced in or after 2007.
Voltwerk Voltwerk (only Solar-Log 1000 and 2000) Connecting inverters to each other (only Solar-Log1000 and 2000) • Connection is made only with a ready-made data cable specially for connecting the inverters to • Where to connect: CAN socket outside the inverter. each other (optional extra: not supplied). Procedure 1. Insert the CAN plug into any CAN OUT socket on inverter 1. 2. Insert the other end of the wire into any CAN IN socket on inverter 2. 3.
WINAICO WINAICO 85 WINAICO 85.1 WINAICO Easy Installation No • • • • Termination Addressing Switch Sensors RS485 Yes Yes Meters RS485 Yes Interface not integrated; Retrofit RS485 interface card. 4-pin wiring Communication address must be allocated.
WINAICO WINAICO Example - Communication address 3: On Off DIP switch Example - Communication address 4: On Off DIP switch Example - Communication address 5: On Off DIP switch You will find more information at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binary_number. Installing the RS485 interface Procedure ►► Install the RS485 interface in the inverter in accordance with the interface card installation instructions.
WINAICO WINAICO Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector Inverter terminal strip Terminal Terminal ►►1 ►►R+ ►►4 ►►R- ►►5 ►►T+ ►►6 ►►T- 4. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions. 5. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected. 6. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
Yaskawa Yaskawa 86 Yaskawa 86.1 Yaskawa Easy Installation Termination No Yes Addressing Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Yes Yes Yes Interface RS485 Overview • • • • • Integrated interface Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter Communication address must be allocated. 3-pin wiring Installation steps • Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™ • Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™ • Address the inverter.
Yaskawa Yaskawa Connect the inverters to each other The inverters are connected together using the RS485 interface. Refer to the manufacturer's inverter manual for the details on how to setup the connection. Allocate communication address • • • Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1; highest possible address: 247.
Zentral Solar Deutschland ZSD Zentral Solar Deutschland ZSD (RS485) 87 Zentral Solar Deutschland ZSD 87.
Zentral Solar Deutschland ZSD Zentral Solar Deutschland ZSD (RS485) Connect the inverters to each other • • Connect using a network cable (patch cable) Where to connect: RJ45 sockets on the outside of the inverter. Procedure 252 1. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1. 2. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2. 3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. 4.
Zentral Solar Deutschland ZSD Zentral Solar Deutschland ZSD - zentralpower 87.
Zeversolar Zeversolar 88 Zeversolar 88.1 Zeversolar Easy Installation No Termination Addressing Yes Sensors RS485 No No Meters RS485 No Interface RS422 Overview • • • • Interface not integrated; Retrofit RS485 interface card. Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter 4-pin cable – only on RS485/422 B connection of the Solar-Log™ Communication address does not have to be assigned Note The order in which the inverters are displayed in the Solar-Log™ after detection is random.
Zeversolar Zeversolar Note Only connect inverter using the RS485/422 B interface. Procedure 1. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram: Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RJ45 inverter Terminal PIN ►►1 ►►Pin 3 ►►4 ►►Pin 6 ►►5 ►►Pin 1 ►►6 ►►Pin 2 2. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1. 3. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions. 4.
Appendix SMA mixed wiring 89 Appendix 89.
Appendix Interconnection of Kaco Powador inverters 89.2 Interconnection of Kaco Powador inverters Figure 17: Interconnection of Kaco Powador inverters Instructions for Powador 6400xi and 8000xi • Interconnection of Powador 6400Xi and 8000xi: ►► Set 1 inverter as "Master", 2 as "Slaves"; Read the labeling on the inverter circuit board! ►► Clamp the Solar-Log™ data cable to the "LOGGER" terminal strip on the Master inverter.
List of figures Interconnection of Kaco Powador inverters 90 List of figures Figure 1: RJ45 plug pin assignments..................................................................................................................................... 14 Figure 2: RJ11 plug pin assignments...................................................................................................................................... 15 Figure 13: Albatech APL block connector.................................................
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