3.3 Installation ......................... 6 3.4 Cable Connection....................... 8 3.5 Internet Connection ....................9 4. ECU-R User Interface..........................10 4.1 Connecting to the ECU-R via the Local Wireless ............10 4.2 Add UID........................11 4.3 Homepage ........................ 11 4.4 Data .......................... 12 4.4.1 Real Time Data.....................12...
1. Introduction The Energy Communication Unit (ECU-R) is the information gateway for our inverters. The unit collects module performance data from each individual inverter and transfers this information to an Internet database in real time, requiring only a single data and power cable.
RJ45 Signal(Only for Australia) RJ45 Ethernet Network Port 2.2 Reset Press the Reset button for three seconds or longer, and the ECU-R will automatically return to the default settings. The wireless password will be changed to ‘88888888’. 2.3 Power Connection Port The power connection port connects power through the power adapter.
The antenna in the package should be connected to ECU-R. LED1 Figure 3 LED2 2.8 LED1 LED1 will be on When the ECU-R works well. 2.9 LED2 LED2 will be on When the ECU-R connects to the sever. ECU-R Installation/User Manual...
NEMA electrical box. 3.3 Installation Using a Wall Mount When mounting the ECU-R to a wall, make sure to select a cool, dry indoor location. Depending on the wall surface you are mounting the ECU-R to, use either two drywall screws or wall anchors, installed 100 mm apart (The drywall screws and wall anchors are not included in the ECU-R kit).
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If you use the energy communicator in power distribution cabinet: Install the 2 guide rail fasteners on the Guide rail, the space between fasteners shall be 100mm. Align and move the ECU-R to the 2 guide rail fasteners. Figure 5 ECU-R Installation/User Manual...
3. Hardware Installation 3.4 Cable Connection Connect the adapter to the power connection port on the top of the ECU-R. Figure 6 ECU-R Installation/User Manual...
3. Hardware Installation 3.5 Internet Connection There are two different approaches to connecting the ECU-R to the Internet: Option 1: Direct LAN cable connection. 1) Make sure the LAN cable is connected to the network port on the bottom of the ECU-R.
Please use mobile browser to scan the QR codes to download ECU APP : (iOS) (Android) 4.1 Connecting to the ECU-R via the Local Wireless Open the ECU APP. Open the WLAN, link the WiFi of ECU-R, the default password is “88888888”. ECU-R Installation/User Manual...
4.3 Homepage Click "Home" at the bottom of the page. The information about systems info of ECU-R, ECU-R ID, version NO., total number of inverters, the number of connected inverters, intraday power output, historical Power output and current system power shall Be displayed.
4. ECU-R User Interface Green light indicates the mobile phone is connected to the ECU-R. Grey light indicates the mobile phone fails to connect to the ECU-R. 4.4 Data 4.4.1 Real Time Data This page shall display the added inverter. According to different models of inverter, each inverter would have the corresponding modules displaying the real time power.
4. ECU-R User Interface 4.4.2 Power To This page displays the daily system power curve. Click "Power" at the real time data page to view the historical system power curve. 4.4.3 Power generation statistics Press “Energy” at the real-time data page to view the system power generation of the solar system.
4.5.1 Manage IDs Please refer to 4.2 to add UID. 4.5.2 Time management Enter the page, the time of ECU-R shall be displayed on the right side of the page. Click "date" or "time" to modify. ECU-R Installation/User Manual...
ECU-R's wired network setting has 2 options: automatically obtain an IP address or use a fixed IP address.Obtaining an IP address automatically means the router would distribute IP to ECU-R automatically. When choose user fixed IP, users shall use the following IPs.
4. ECU-R User Interface After the password is sent, ECU-R will restart. Please reconnect to ECU-R. 4.5.5 WLAN PASSWORD Please reconnect the ECU-R hotspot after setting the password.On the page, you can change Password. If user forget the password, hardware reset could be carried out.
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2 hours and can lead to death.Keep new and used batteries away from children.If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention. ECU-R Installation/User Manual...
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