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Summary of Contents for Solar Data Systems Solar-Log 10
- Page 1 Installation Manual Solar-Log 10 (Bi-Directional Meter)
- Page 2 PV plant. ® Please read this installation manual carefully before installing the Solar-Log device. The Solar-Log 10 Meter is easy to install and ® effective at monitoring the power consumption. Technical support is available at (203) 702-7189 Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, EST.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Meter Technical Specifications ..........11 Safety Label Definitions & Information ......12 Precautionary and safety Information ......13 Meter Installation ..............14 Mounting the Solar-Log 10 Meter ............ 15 Current Transformer Installation & Wiring ........17 Current Transformer Installation ............19 Current Transformer Warning ............20 AC Power &... -
Page 4: Introduction
All relevant power components, such as currents, voltages, real power, reactive power, and apparent power are measured. The Solar-Log 10 Meter stores the measured values internally in the device as well as on an external website. The Solar-Log 10 Meter communicates with the Solar-Log via Modbus-RTU RS485. - Page 5 Verify that the Solar-Log 10 Meter’s current transformer are sized suitably for the current to be monitored. CAUTION Internal circuit card components are extremely sensitive to electrostatic discharge. Prior to handling or touching internal circuitry, be sure you are safely grounded by touching a grounded metal object such as a conduit or an earth groun- ded metal enclosure.
- Page 6 Assume that all circuits are live until they have been com- pletely de-energized, tested, and tagged. Pay particular attention to the design of the power system. Consider all sources of power, including the possibility of back feed. NOTE: Please call the technical support team with any questions or for installation assistance, (203) 702-7189.
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Page 7: Assembly
2 Assembly The single circuit board is mounted inside a NEMA 4x and NEMA 6 enclosure. (IP 66 and IP 67) Fig. 1. Assembly... -
Page 8: Meter Printed Circuit Board (Pcb)
2.1 Meter Printed Circuit Board (PCB) AC power, current transformers (CTs), and RS485 are connected to the Meter PCB. The AC power connections are labeled from 1 to 5 on the lower left PCB corner, above the label “MAIN POWER INPUTS”. The current transformers (CTs) connections are labeled 6 to 8 in the lower middle of the PCB, above the label “CURRRENT SENSOR INPUTS”. - Page 9 Power LED State LED RS485 Communication LED RS485 Terminal 9 10 11 Current Transformer Terminal AC Power Terminal Fig. 2 Meter Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
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Page 10: Meter Printed Circuit Board (Pcb) Terminal Blocks
2.2 Meter Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Terminal Blocks Number Title Port in Fig. 2 MAIN POWER INPUTS A / L1 Phase A MAIN POWER INPUTS N Neutral MAIN POWER INPUTS B / L2 Phase B MAIN POWER INPUTS N Neutral MAIN POWER INPUTS C / L3 Phase C CURRENT SENSOR INPUTS A Black/White... -
Page 11: Meter Technical Specifications
3 Meter Technical Specifications Input Voltage Configuration Single (split) Phase or 3 Phase Main Voltage Input 100-240VAC~, -15% / +10% Input Power < 1.2 Watt Current Transformer Primary* up to 200 A Current Transformer Secondary 0 to 200 mA Power Factor 0.0 - 1.0 CosPhi Accuracy <... -
Page 12: Safety Label Definitions & Information
4 Safety Label Definitions & Information The Solar-Log 10 Meter may contain one or more of the following labels. Operator(s) should familiarize themselves with the meaning of each label to minimize risk. The presence of this label is a cautionary indicator identify- ing a danger risk. -
Page 13: Precautionary And Safety Information
Installation and wiring must com- ply with all local and national electric codes and regulations. WARNING NEVER open the Solar-Log 10 Meter cover without first disconnecting the AC power. Failure to comply increases the risk of serious injury and/or electric shock. -
Page 14: Meter Installation
2. Install the current transformers (CTs) around the relevant wires to be measured. 3. Connect the CTs to the relevant Solar-Log 10 Meter terminals. 4. Connect the AC power to relevant Solar-Log 10 Meter terminals. 5. Switch on the AC power. -
Page 15: Mounting The Solar-Log 10 Meter
6.1 Mounting the Solar-Log 10 Meter Fig. 3 Enclosure Dimensions. Use appropriately sized mounting hardware to fasten the meter en- closure to the selected mounting surface. The distance between the 4 mounting screws is 6.3” W x 4.33” H, as show in Fig. 3 Enclosure Dimensions (above). - Page 16 be sealed to maintain the necessary protection class of the NEMA 4x enclosure. Drill holes according to necessary conduits WARNING Do not drill into the Solar-Log Meter printed circuit board ® (PCB) - it will damage it and it will not work anymore!
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Page 17: Current Transformer Installation & Wiring
“CURRENT SENSOR INPUTS” B is the input for Phase B “CURRENT SENSOR INPUTS” C is the input for Phase C The necessary Solar-Log CTs are included with every Solar-Log 10 ® Meter. Each Solar-Log CT is calibrated (and marked either A, B, or ®... - Page 18 < 1 % between 1A - 200A (*) Outer Dimensions 2 inch x 2 inch x 0.5 inch Opening 0.75 inch 10 feet (it can be extended up to 30 Cable length feet with 0.75 inch cable) (*) for Solar-Log 10 Meter calibrated CTs only...
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Page 19: Current Transformer Installation
CT stickers show the direction of the ® building load power(consumption). For example, if the Solar-Log 10 Meter is used for metering the power at the main utility connection of a home, the arrows on the Solar-Log CTs will have to point from the utility (outside) into the ®... -
Page 20: Current Transformer Warning
6.4 Current Transformer Warning WARNING Connecting the current transformers (CTs) in the open Solar-Log 10 enclosure must be done with extreme caution, because of the high voltage electricity connected to the printed circuit board (PCB). Coming into contact with the high voltage carrying component is dangerous to life and limb. -
Page 21: Ac Power & Current Transformer Wiring Diagram
6.5 AC Power & Current Transformer Wiring Diagram AC Voltage Current Transformers Fig. 6 Wiring Diagram Always use circuit breakers per the national code (15A) for volt- age tapping. 2 Install current transformers (CTs) according to installation in- struction... -
Page 22: Wiring The Printed Circuit Board (Pcb)
The second hole is for the current transformer (CT) wires • The third hole is for the RS485 cable 3. Outdoor mounted Solar-Log 10 Meter: Conduits, holes, conduit slip nuts, and remaining enclosure openings must be sealed with UL rated sealer or plugging devices. - Page 23 NOTE: The Solar-Log 10 Meter is powered by phases A and B. Please check to confirm that the green LED labeled “Power” is lit on the PCB.
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Page 24: Current Transformer Diagnostics
6.7 Current Transformer Diagnostics WARNING Checking the LED status in the open Solar-Log 10 enclosure must be done with extreme caution because of the high volt- age electricity connected to the printed circuit board (PCB). Coming into contact with the high voltage carrying com- ponent is dangerous to life and limb. - Page 25 Warning: Power Factor is lower than 0.7. Function 4: Export check LED error status: flashing green State: energy flow is “importing (consumption).” The Solar-Log 10 Meter is configured as a consumption meter. This flashing green LED means the meter is measuring consumption.
- Page 26 Meter is configured as a consumption meter. This quickly flashing, green LED means the meter is measuring production. WARNING Checking the LED status in the open Solar-Log 10 enclosure must be done with extreme caution because of the high volt- age electricity connected to the printed circuit board (PCB).
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Page 27: Modbus Rtu Rs485 Wiring
The Solar-Log 10 communicates with other Solar-Log devices via ® RS485. Up to 16 Solar-Log 10 Meters can be connected to the same daisy-chained RS485 connection, up to a distance of 300 feet. RS485 connections are labeled 9 to 10 in lower right hand of the printed circuit board PCB above the label “RS485”. - Page 28 A typical application is the measurement of the total consumption via bi-directional power metering of the total building load at the main utility connection with one Solar-Log 10 Meter. Ad- ditional Solar-Log Meters (up to 15) can be used to meter sub-con- ®...
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Page 29: Preventative / Scheduled Maintenance
7 Preventative / Scheduled Maintenance Every Solar-Log 10 Meter has been calibrated, tested and is fully functional upon shipment. Proprietary software calibration algorithms had been applied during the manufacturing process and therefore the unit is ready to be used according to its specification. No additional calibrations, ad-... -
Page 30: Frequently Asked Questions
A. Technically yes, however, check also if this is compliant with the national / local electrical code. Q. Can the Solar-Log 10 Meter RS485 communication wires and the line voltage be run in the same conduit? A. Running these wires together is not recommended due to crosstalk and other potential effects on the communication signal integrity. - Page 31 Q. I’ve gone through the troubleshooting guides and I still can’t get my Solar-Log 10 Meter to work. What should I do? A. Contact Solar Data Systems, Inc. technical services department at +1 (203) 702-7189. Solar Data Systems, Inc. technical department will assist you in de- tailed troubleshooting of the meter installation and help you get the unit running without having to remove and/or return it.
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Page 32: Meter Limited Warranty
2. Solar Data Systems, Inc. must be notified of the defect within ninety (90) days after the defect becomes apparent or known. 3. Buyer’s remedies shall be limited to repair or replacement of the product or component which failed to conform to Solar Data Systems, Inc.’s express warranty set forth above. - Page 33 (iii) the alleged defect is a result of abuse, misuse, improper maintenance, improper installation, accident or the negligence of any party (iv) damaged as a result of events beyond Solar Data Systems, Inc.’s control or other force majeure events or (v) used in conjunction with equipment, components, accesso- ries, parts or materials not supplied or approved by Solar Data Systems, Inc.’s.
- Page 34 SYSTEMS, INC. MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCTS, PARTS OR SERVICES PROVIDED BY SOLAR DATA SYSTEMS, INC. INCLUD- ING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR- POSE.
- Page 36 Solar Data Systems, Inc. Bethel, CT 06801 203-702-7189 north-america@solar-log.com www.solar-log.net Subject to change without notice - USA | © 2016 | Version 1.4...
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