intelligent reliable power Enecsys Micro-Inverters Single Repeater User Manual Version 1.
Single Repeater Installation Manual Intelligent Reliable Power CONTENTS Introduction Conventions used in this manual Safety Parts List Enecsys Repeater When to install an Enecsys Repeater Installation Attaching the internal antenna Mounting the Enecsys Repeater Wall mounting the Enecsys Repeater (adhesive pad method) Wall mounting the Enecsys Repeater (screw fixed method) Mounting with a cable tie Turning the Enecsys Repeater on Turning the Enecsys Repeater off Technical specification Compliance Printin
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Single Repeater Installation Manual Intelligent Reliable Power 1. Introduction Your solar PV (photo-voltaic) installation when combined with an Enecsys Micro-Inverter, with its in-built antenna, is able to communicate wirelessly with the Enecsys Gateway. This allows for comprehensive monitoring of the solar PV array, module-by-module. Monitoring an array module by module enables the user to see energy generation at module level.
Single Repeater Installation Manual Intelligent Reliable Power 1.1 Conventions used in this manual The following conventions are used throughout this manual, these conventions should be noted and followed at all times. Warning: Warning statements must be heeded at all times. A warning symbol indicates that a process or instrument has the potential to harm or cause lethal injury if the correct method of handling is not employed.
Single Repeater Installation Manual Intelligent Reliable Power 1.2 Safety Before installing and using the any Enecsys Repeater please ensure that you have fully read and understand all of the installation and user instructions and heed all warnings and cautions given. Install in a clean dry environment, indoors and if possible away from heat sources and out of direct sunlight.
Single Repeater Installation Manual Intelligent Reliable Power 1.3 Parts List Although each separate installation from Enecsys is fully customisable and may differ, there are certain elements within each scope of delivery that will be consistent. A. 1 x Enecsys Repeater. B. 1 x Fixed antenna. C. 1 x 5V DC Plug-top mains adaptor , 1A adaptor with 2.1mm jack. D. 3 x Double sided adhesive pads. E. 2 x Pan-head screws. F. 2 x Wall plugs. A FIGURE 1. Scope of delivery. © ENECSYS 2010.
Single Repeater Installation Manual Intelligent Reliable Power 1.4 Enecsys Repeater The Enecsys Repeater is designed to provide a ‘hop’ between nodes in the network. It is intended that the Enecsys Repeater be used to allow communication between the Inverters and Gateway where the propagation losses are too high for a reliable communication link within the installation.
Single Repeater Installation Manual Intelligent Reliable Power If, after having installed a Repeater in the attic/roof space an ‘x’ indicating that an insufficient communication link between the Repeater and the Gateway is still displayed a secondary Repeater can be added (R2). If the building has a metallic roof as found in an industrial/commercial building then it may be necessary to use a Double Repeater. When installing a repeater the Gateway should be placed into installer mode.
Single Repeater Installation Manual Intelligent Reliable Power 2. Installation Enecsys Repeaters are employed to improve the communication link between the inverters and the Gateway. The Enecsys Repeater is a 'plug and play' device; it is quickly and easily installed. The Enecsys Repeater should be installed within the roof-space of the building and positioned within easy connection distance of a mains supply AC power source. ANTENNA 5V DC IN POWER CABLE CONDUIT RP SMA CONNECTOR FIGURE 3.
Single Repeater Installation Manual Intelligent Reliable Power 2.1 Attaching the internal antenna Attach the antenna to the RP SMA connector on the right hand side of the Enecsys Gateway. 1. Attach the antenna to the lower RP SMA plug on the right hand side of the Repeater, screw the antenna into place in a clockwise direction. 2. Move the antenna into an upright position. 2 RP SMA CONNECTOR 1 ANTENNA FIGURE 4. Attaching the antenna. © ENECSYS 2010. All rights reserved.
Single Repeater Installation Manual Intelligent Reliable Power 2.2 Mounting the Enecsys Repeater The Enecsys Repeater can be either free standing or wall mounted. The Enecsys Repeater should be installed in a location where it is unlikely to be moved, indoors, usually within the roof-space, away from heat sources and out of direct sunlight. If choosing a free standing installation place the Enecsys Repeater within reach of an AC mains power source.
Single Repeater Installation Manual Intelligent Reliable Power 2.3 Wall mounting the Enecsys Repeater (adhesive pad method) When mounting an Enecsys Repeater always ensure that you have connected the power supply and antenna to the device before the final fit. Locate the Enecsys Repeater away from metal structures. The adhesive pad placement areas are shown in Figure 5 on page 9. 1. Ensure that the back-plate of the Enecsys Repeater and the wall or mounting surface is clean from dust and grease. 2.
Single Repeater Installation Manual Intelligent Reliable Power 2.4 Wall mounting the Enecsys Repeater (screw fixed method) When mounting an Enecsys Repeater always ensure that you have connected the power supply and antenna to the device before the final fit. The screw fixing points are shown in Figure 5 on page 9. 1. Attach the antenna to the RP SMA plug on the right hand side of the Enecsys Repeater, screw the antenna into place in a clockwise direction. 2.
Single Repeater Installation Manual Intelligent Reliable Power 2.5 Mounting with a cable tie When mounting an Enecsys Repeater always ensure that you have connected the power supply and antenna to the device before the final fit. There may be situations where it is not possible to mount the Enecsys Repeater using the screw fixed or adhesive pad method. A cable tie can be utilised to fix the Enecsys Repeater to an internal pillar or suitable structure. 1.
Single Repeater Installation Manual Intelligent Reliable Power 2.6 Turning the Enecsys Repeater on The Enecsys Repeater comes supplied with an external 5V DC power supply. The power adaptor serves as the disconnect device - a socket outlet in accordance to the national wiring codes for the country shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Single Repeater Installation Manual Intelligent Reliable Power 2.7 Turning the Enecsys Repeater off The Enecsys Repeater comes supplied with an external 5V DC power supply. The power adaptor serves as the disconnect device - a socket outlet in accordance to the national wiring codes for the country shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. To turn off the Enecsys Repeater remove the 5V DC power supply jack-plug from the power port on the reverse of the Enecsys Repeater.
Single Repeater Installation Manual Intelligent Reliable Power 3. Technical specification Power Mains Plug-top P.S.U. Input: 100-240V AC 50-60Hz 0.3A. Output; 5V DC, 1.2A. with 2.1mm jack. Table 1: Power adapter. Operating Temperature Temperature range 0°C to +55°C. Table 2: Operating temperature. Warranty Warranty 12 months. Table 3: Life expectancy. © ENECSYS 2010. All rights reserved.
Single Repeater Installation Manual Intelligent Reliable Power Fixed Antenna Radiating element 1/2 Wave Element. Frequency range 2.4 GHz. Peak gain 2.0 dBi. Polarisation Linear. Return loss -13 dB. Power rating 10W. Connector N Type. Dimensions 139 x 13mm. Table 4: Fixed antenna. © ENECSYS 2010. All rights reserved.
Single Repeater Installation Manual Intelligent Reliable Power 4. Compliance Enecsys Repeaters and their associated apparatus conform to the following compliance codes. IC: 9052A-REPEAT01 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Single Repeater Installation Manual Intelligent Reliable Power ISM band and using wideband modulation techniques; Harmonised EN covering essential requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive 5. Printing Please think of the environment before printing this manual. Please do not print this manual unless neccesary, if you print this manual please keep it in a safe place for future reference. If you intend to dispose of this manual please do so in thoughful manner and recycle it. © ENECSYS 2010.
Single Repeater Installation Manual Intelligent Reliable Power 6. Notes © ENECSYS 2010. All rights reserved.
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