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Nedap PowerRouter Application Manualline

Nedap PowerRouter Application Manualline

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PowerRouter application guideline
Software installation tool - version 3.0
Before operating the PowerRouter, you may initialize the PowerRouter by using the
PowerRouter software installation tool. The PowerRouter software installation tool helps
you to initialize the PowerRouter but also allows you to make advanced settings and update
the PowerRouter firmware, if applicable.
To help you properly install the PowerRouter via the installation tool, we have compiled this helpful application
guideline. This guideline explains the options and guides you through the procedures for using the installation tool.
Following these steps will ensure proper installation and allow you to quickly and easily connect the PowerRouter
with the correct settings.
Prior to start-up
Before you can use the installation tool you must install the software installation tool on your computer. You may
download the installation tool from the website: www.PowerRouter.com (you will need your login details for this
website). The software installation tool can be used to configure PowerRouters with firmware version 4.0 and
higher. If a PowerRouter with an older firmware version is detected, the installation tool will only allow you to
update the PowerRouter. The installation tool already includes the latest available firmware version so no additional
downloads are required.
System requirements
The installation tool is compatible with the following operating systems:
Operating systems:
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Windows XP (service pack 3)
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Windows Vista
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Windows 7
The PowerRouter must be connected to a USB port on your PC /
laptop via a standard USB cable (printer cable) (fig. 1).
Minimum requirements for processor and other hardware:
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Pentium III 800 MHz or equivalent
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128 MB RAM
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200 MB free hard disk space
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Resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels with 256 colours
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  • Page 1 The software installation tool can be used to configure PowerRouters with firmware version 4.0 and higher. If a PowerRouter with an older firmware version is detected, the installation tool will only allow you to update the PowerRouter. The installation tool already includes the latest available firmware version so no additional downloads are required.

  • Page 2: Select Language

    PowerRouter operational. Figure 3: Detect PowerRouter 1.3 Select scenario This step indicates the pre configured scenario of the installed PowerRouter. This allows you to verify if you have the correct PowerRouter installed. There are 3 scenarios: Back Continue “Feed-in”...

  • Page 3: Select Country

    1.4 Select country Select the country in which the system will be installed. Country-specific grid validation settings will be programmed automatically, such as: Back Continue Anti-Islanding - Frequency - Voltage - AC values Figure 5: Country settting 1.5 Select display text & language Configure the status parameters to be shown on the four lines of the system display and the language of the display.
  • Page 4 Dashboard When all the basic settings have been made, press “Install”. The configuration will be written to the PowerRouter and the system will reset to activate the configuration. The main panel of the installation tool is a dashboard that provides you information about the current status of the Advanced PowerRouter.

  • Page 5: Advanced Settings

    Advanced settings Via the advanced menu you can: Settings Advanced Change the system configuration via “Settings” Reinstall Restart the installation wizard via “Reinstall” III. Check for updates III. “Check the system for updates” (installation tool and firmware) “Update firmware” Update firmware Change the “Language”...
  • Page 6 PowerRouter - configuring general system settings Scenario The scenario defines the intended use of the system. Only for specific systems it is possible to change the scenario. > In the “Feed-in” scenario the system will feed all its energy back to the grid.
  • Page 7 Battery state of charge Set trip level to activate the relay based on the actual battery state of charge (SOC): > Activate alarm if SOC is below a given percent. > Deactivate if SOC is above a given percent of state of charge. >...
  • Page 8 Grid connection This setting will trip the relay in the event of a grid failure: > Alarm on: choose the alarm to be activated when grid connected or disconnected. > Activation delay: delay time in seconds before the alarm will be activated (between 0 and 100 seconds).
  • Page 9 External backup Use this alarm for triggering the external backup relay. This external relay is used to switch loads to the local out when the grid connection fails. > Activation delay: delay time in seconds before the alarm will be activated (between 0 and 100 seconds).
  • Page 10 Figure 22: EEG2012 VDE4105* Here you can change the reactive power settings as required by your local utility company, when deviating from the standard VDE4105 curve. *Note: This setting is only applicable when the PowerRouter is installed in Germany. Figure 23: VDE4105...
  • Page 11 Figure 24: Dynamic feed-in limiter Battery - configuring battery specific settings Note: Check the final page of this document for the Nedap- recommended battery settings. Battery pack Select and configure the connected battery. Select not configured if you are installing a system without batteries.
  • Page 12 Charge mode The three-stage charging mode is the default setting and is recommended for most operations. The battery is charged in three stages, which is a quick method of charging (when solar power is available we want the system to store it rather than feed it into the grid).
  • Page 13 Self-use With this setting you can set specify battery settings for self-use optimization. > Max. depth of discharge. to the default setting is 50%; this value is preferable for daily use. The battery will not be discharged beyond 50%. The number of charging cycles that lead batteries can undergo before reaching the end of their service life decreases with the depth of discharge.
  • Page 14 Reinstall Settings With this setting you can reinstall the PowerRouter system. Please Advanced be aware of the fact that when you reinstall the system you will Reinstall lose the basic settings you already have entered. If you want to III.

  • Page 15: Battery Types

    Bulk voltage Float voltage batteries size (C10 Ah) charge current 6V 4 PVV 280 229 Ah 45 A 28,2 V 27,0 V 6V 5 PVV 350 286 Ah 57 A 6V 6 PVV 420 344 Ah 68 A www.PowerRouter.com info@PowerRouter.com...