Technical data

PV GRID
CONNECTED
PV GRID
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Inverter
Software
StecaGrid Connect-User
Software for remote
monitoring
The economic viability of the solar system is determined
by the daily energy yields of the solar system from solar
energy. StecaGrid inverters allow these values to be ac-
cessed and analyzed at any time. These features allow
complete, integrated monitoring of the solar power sys-
tem.
Datalogging
In order to provide an easy overview of the system func-
tions, voltage, current, module output, grid frequency
and grid voltage, among other values, are measured wi-
thin the inverter. The energy yields of both the master
and slave units are also stored on a daily, monthly and
yearly basis.
These measurements and the operating modes of the
StecaGrid system can be read on the user-friendly dis-
play.
Data communication
Using the optional StecaGrid Connect software and a net-
work interface card, you can also download the StecaGrid
system data and process it on a PC. This allows the stored
data to be not just read but also transferred to your own
PC in a structured form and then evaluated in any manner
you wish. Naturally, this program also provides a precon-
figured graphical display of the values. The appropriate
software provided for free of course is available in
end-user and installer versions. On the one hand, this dif-
ference protects the end user from intentional and unin-
tentional manipulation of their own system. On the other
hand, the installer has the possibility of quickly and exact-
ly making any necessary changes without needing to be
on-site. This guarantees a seamless and timely service.
Monitoring
If the inverter is connected to a permanent Internet con-
nection, then the data can be accessed via a web brow-
ser or the StecaGrid Connect software from any location
using the StecaGrid Connect and a corresponding pass-
word. This allows the system to be monitored at any ti-
me, from anywhere in the world. Naturally, you can also
use this possibility to present your PV system and provide
impressive demonstrations of its functionality and yields.
This is made possible by the provision of special HTML
pages. These show all the stored inverter values. Both the
current performance, and yields over a specified period of
time, can be quickly and flexibly accessed. To guarantee
a high level of security, access to these personal HTML
pages is of course password-protected.
Inverter
StecaGrid 2000+
Flexible and versatile
The modular concept allows you to quickly
and easily mount a solar system that suits
your needs. One StecaGrid Master can
be interconnected with two further Ste-
caGrid Slaves. This allows a single device
to cover an output range from 2,000 W
to 6,000 W. Addition of further inverters
allows solar systems of several 10,000 W
to be implemented.
Adaptable
Whether a small house, a large apart-
ment building, a farm or a freestanding
system, the StecaGrid inverters can be
used in a wide range of applications.
Steca 2000+ inverters can be combined
to each power ranges of over 100 kW.
2,000 W + 2,000 W + 2,000 W
PC-network interface
StecaGrid Connect
For "on-site" system configuration and monitoring, the
StecaGrid Master products are delivered as standard with
a data recording display. Steca offers a PC/network inter-
face for communication with a PC: StecaGrid Connect.
StecaGrid Connect provides an Internet browser (via
ethernet interface) that allows you to access current per-
formance and yield data using Internet Explorer. The fea-
ture-rich StecaGrid Connect software is available in an
end-customer/solar system version and a solar installer
version. The StecaGrid Connect software for end-custo-
mers/solar systems allows monitoring of a solar system
using a PC. The solar installer version of the StecaGrid
Connect software allows remote operation, maintenance,
fault diagnosis and changing of operational settings by
installers.
StecaGrid
Configurator
The StecaGrid Configura-
tor is designed to dimensi-
on a grid-connected pho-
tovoltaic system.
It has been conceived to
simulate the combination
of the StecaGrid inverter
series with all available so-
lar modules and to realise
an optimised configurati-
on. User-friendly graphics
and remarks contribute to
visualise the results very
articulate.
The realisation of the
StecaGrid Configurator as
an Excel-sheet increases conformity and simplifies hand-
ling. Additionally, time-consuming software-installations
on the PC can be avoided. As a large quantity of technical
data and information is already present in the internal da-
ta base, the user can realise lots of different scenarios by
entering only very few values. On the other hand, you can
also assess very special and personalised constellations by
entering your own data. Of course, all this can be done in
your native language as this tool offers a various choice
of languages.
an Excel-sheet increases conformity and simplifies hand-