POWER CENTER USER MANUAL Model: PC-PRO-WIFI For use with Duracell® Power Center Microinverters
Contents 1 Important Notes ................................................................................................................................................. 1 1.1 Product ....................................................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Target Group ..............................................................................................................................................
1 Important Notes 1.1 Product This manual describes the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of the POWER CENTER HUB. 1.2 Target Group This manual is only for qualified technicians, who have been trained or have demonstrated skills to install and maintain this product under the guide of this document for safety purposes. 2 Safety 2.1 Important Safety Instructions This product is designed and tested according to international safety requirements.
3 Product Introduction 3.1 System architecture The POWER CENTER HUB is the communication gateway for the line of Duracell Power Center microinverters. The gateway collects microinverter data via Wi-Fi and reports this data to the Power Center’s server via a customer supplied internet connection, either via hard-wired ethernet (recommended) or Wi-Fi. Local monitoring applications include PC-based web-browser and IOS / Android apps. 3.1.
3.1.3 Inspection of materials Check the box for the following items: • • • • • PC-PRO-WIFI gateway Two antennas 5V power adapter Wall bracket 5-pin plug 3.2 LED indicators and port definitions Indicators Ports B - Power C - Server communication D - Microinverter communication E – System alarm F – Wi-Fi antenna input (2.4G) G - RS-485 H – DRM (Australia only) I – Ethernet J – USB K – Reset (Bottom) L – Power adapter input 5V / 2A M – Wi-Fi antenna input (2.
4 Locating the Power Center Hub 4.1 Installing the antennas 1. Screw the antennas to the Wi-Fi ports on the rear of the unit. 2. Adjust the antennas approximately 90 degrees to the base of the unit. 4.2 Proximity to the PV array Locating the POWER CENTER HUB as close as physically possible to the PV array is highly recommended to ensure a strong Wi-Fi signal to the microinverters.
LED indicators Blink Functions LED Color Description Green Power Green Network communication Green Microinverter communication Red Flash Solid Alarm / Fault Modes LED State Description Firmware update Initializing Power ON Server online Internet offline Internet online, server offline Local APP connected Microinverter communication OK Microinverter IDs incomplete No Microinverter IDs detected POWER CENTER HUB alarm detected Microinverter alarm detected Meter alarm detected 5
Configuration 8.1 Downloading the Installer App Phone / Tablet: Use the QR code to download the app >>> Web-browser: https://pv.duracellpowercenter.app 8.2 Wi-Fi setup 1. Open the Installer App, and login using account credentials. Note: First time users must request an account from the reseller. 2. Click on the [Network Configuration] icon. 3. Select [Wi-Fi] and enter the customer supplied network and password credentials. 4. Click [SEND TO DTU] to complete. 8.
8.4 Creating the End User App account [Under construction] 9 Maintenance This product does not require any maintenance. Inspect periodically for dust accumulation and wipe with a soft bristle brush as required. Do not clean with water or solvents. 10 Technical Data Model PC-PRO-WIFI Microinverter communication Type Maximum distance (open space) Maximum PV panels 2.4 GHz proprietary RF (Nordic) 200m 99 Server communication Type Sample rate WIFI(802.
Appendix A: Installation Map Template 8
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