Contents ■Introduction■ Precautions for Your Safety Essential Points for Safety Precautions for Use Equipment Specification Considerations Caring for the Product 1.Information on The Product 1.1.Principal Features 1.2.Power Monitor Set 1.3.Descriptions and Functions of Parts and Components 2.
This User Manual provides precautions with the following notations and symbols for safe use of the Power Monitor Set (for energy storage system.) (Power Monitor: R4E; Power Meter: P1E / P3E; Wireless Communication Unit: N1E; Wireless Communication Unit for Inverter: N2E; Battery and USB Wireless Module).
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Introduction Warning Do not allow any fire producing objects to be near the Product, or apply any spray, including combustible gases, to the Product. The Product may ignite or explode in the unlikely event such an occurrence takes place. Do not touch the Product with wet hands. The Product may cause injury due to electric shock or equipment malfunction may occur in the unlikely event such an occurrence takes place.
5. Do not install the Product in any place that is prevented from having air flow, such as inside closets or under stairs. 6. Install the Product with the “DELTA” logo facing up when installing the Power Monitor on a wall. When not installed on a wall, set the Product on the Wall Surface/Desktop Mounting Plate when using the Product.
Introduction Precautions for Use 1. The Product is not a specified measuring instrument that passed any certification criteria of any designated accreditation organization as prescribed by the Measurement Act. The Product may only be used to provide a rough indication on the amount of power. 2.
Introduction 8. Do not install the Product in following types of locations: a) A location with severe fluctuation of temperature. b) A location that is exposed to sea breeze (excluding the Wireless Communication Unit for Inverter). c) A location that is exposed to volatile, combustible, corroding or toxic gases. d) A location exposed to direct sun light.
Introduction Caring for the Product Cleaning of the Product is recommended, in order to make it possible for you to use the Power Monitor in the best possible condition at all times. ● Cleaning method A touch panel has been adopted for this Product, the display on which becomes difficult to view when soiled with fingerprints, sweat or oil.
Information on The Product 1.Information on The Product The Product is intended for verifying the status of a solar power generation system. The Product collects and takes measurements of respective power information, to display results as well as store performance data for a prescribed period of time or provide assistance to save energy based on such information.
Information on The Product 1.2.Power Monitor Set Verify that following items are available for use prior to using this feature. ■ Wired Set (S4E_1P) Product name Shape Remarks Power Monitor 1 unit This is a plate used to install Wall Surface / 1 pc the Product on a wall or on a Desktop Mounting Plate...
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Information on The Product ■ Wired Set (S4E_3P) Product name Shape Remarks Power Monitor 1 unit This is a plate used to install Wall Surface / 1 pc the Product on a wall or on a Desktop Mounting Plate desk. Wood screws (+) for Wall Surface / These are wood screws for 2 pcs...
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Information on The Product ■ Wireless Set (S4E_WiFi) Product name Shape Remarks The unit converts the Inverter Wireless Communication Unit for 1 unit into a wireless communication Inverter system. This is an antenna that is mounted Wireless Communication Unit 1 pc on the Wireless Communication Antenna for Inverter Unit for Inverter.
Information on The Product 1.3.Descriptions and Functions of Parts and Components Important Do not connect a telephone line or household LAN cable to the LAN terminal. ■ Power Monitor ⑧ Front Back Side ① ④ ④ USB 1 ② USB 2 CAN-L CAN-H RS485-B...
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Information on The Product ■ Meter & Wireless Communication Unit (P1E & N1E) (The figure depicts a situation where the Meter and the Wireless Communication Unit have been connected and the Antenna has been oriented upwards.) ⑥ Front Side ② ①...
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Information on The Product ■ Power Meter & Wireless Communication Unit (P3E & N1E) (The figure depicts a situation where the Meter and the Wireless Communication Unit have been connected and the Antenna has been oriented upwards.) ⑥ Front Side ①...
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Information on The Product ■ USB Wireless Module (Wireless Set) ① ② ③ ① USB insertion slot This is installed on the USB terminal of the Power Monitor. ② Button Not used. ③ Operation LED lamp Blue light blinking : Standby Blue light on : Normal operation...
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Information on The Product ■ Wireless Communication Unit for Inverter (The figure depicts a situation where the antenna has been installed.) (Wireless Set) ③ ④ ② ⑤ ① ① Wireless Communication Unit Antenna for Inverter This is the antenna used to perform wireless communication with the Power Monitor. The antenna can be detached from the main unit.
Installation Method 2.Installation Method The Power Monitor may be mounted on a desktop or on a wall surface for use. “Wall Installation”, “Desktop Installation” and “Guiding the AC Adapter Cable” are respectively explained in this chapter. * Communication status between the Inverter and the Meter must be verified prior to installation, in order to use wireless communication for the Power Monitor.
Installation Method 2.2.Desktop Installation A ② ① ● Desktop installation method ① Insert the Wall Surface / Desktop Mounting Plate in the insertion slot for anchoring the Desktop Mounting Plate at the lower section of the main unit, being careful about the direction the plate is facing.
What Power Monitor can do 3.What Power Monitor can do The Power Monitor displays the power production status of the solar power generation system and various information on a display screen. 3.1.Principal Functions The following types of information can be verified using the Power Monitor: ●...
What Power Monitor can do 3.2.Operation Screens The display screen of the Power Monitor changes in the following manner, according to touch panel operations and connection settings. Display details and operations of respective screen are described in the “Display Functions” section. One Point ・...
What Power Monitor can do 3.3.Interpreting and Operating Power Monitor The Power Monitor displays a variety of information, such as the amount of power production, consumed, Feed-in or purchased, as well as the operating status of the Inverter. 3.3.1.Home screen This is the Home screen of the monitor.
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What Power Monitor can do ④ Error icon An error icon is displayed to indicate that one or more errors are occurring. The Error icon is ordinarily not displayed, and is displayed when one or more errors occur. Refer to “4.When Something Seems Wrong (Troubleshooting)” (Page 85) for details. ⑤...
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What Power Monitor can do ⑬ Flow of electricity Power production: The “ ” symbol flows from left to right between power production and consumption. → → Power selling: The “ ” symbol flows from left to right between consumption and power feed-in.
What Power Monitor can do 3.3.2.Energy Log The details on the performance of respective power amounts (power production / power consumption / power feed-in / power purchase) are displayed by respective units (date /month /year), graphs and lists. The following screens are available: Power log for today (graph display) Power log for today (list display) The power status for the day can be verified.
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What Power Monitor can do Power log for one month (graph display) Power log for one month (list display) The power status for one month can be verified. Power log for one year (graph display) Power log for one year (list display) The power status for one year can be verified.
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What Power Monitor can do Electric power log for 20 years (graph display) Electric power log for 20 years (list display) The electric power status for 20 years can be verified.
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What Power Monitor can do 【 Power log graph (log for today) 】 The details on the power status of respective power attributes (power production / power consumption / power feed-in / power purchase) are displayed by graphs. Type of graph Instantaneous power status for the 24 hour time span of the current day is shown in increments of 15 minute intervals.
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What Power Monitor can do ⑤ Data can be downloaded onto USB memory. Respective power details for a 3 month period, including the current day, are downloaded as data in 15-minute increments. Format: CSV File name: TodayLog_yyyymmdd_hhmm.csv The file name “yyyymmdd” represents the year, month and day on which the data was downloaded. The file name “hhmm”...
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What Power Monitor can do 【 Power log graph (log for today (hour)) 】 The details on the power status of respective power amounts (power production / power consumption / power feed-in / power purchase) are displayed by graphs. Type of graph Power status for the 24 hour time span of the current day is shown in increments of 1 hour intervals.
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What Power Monitor can do ⑤ Data can be downloaded onto USB memory. Respective power details for a 3 month period, including the current day, are downloaded as data in 1-hour increments. Format: CSV File name: TodayHourlyLog_yyyymmdd_hhmm.csv The file name “yyyymmdd” represents the year, month and day on which the data was downloaded. The file name “hhmm”...
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What Power Monitor can do 【 Power log graph (log for 1 month) 】 The details on the power status of respective power amounts (power production / power consumption / power feed-in / power purchase) are displayed by graphs. Type of graph Power status for 1 month is shown in increments of 1 day intervals.
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What Power Monitor can do ⑤ Time scale The time scale suitable for respective log displays (daily / monthly / yearly) is displayed. Unit Log for today Time Log for 1 month Log for 1 year Month Log for 20 years Year ⑥...
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What Power Monitor can do 【 Power log graph (log for 1 year) 】 The details on the power status of respective power amounts (power production / power consumption / power feed-in / power purchase) are displayed by graphs. Type of graph Power status for 1 year is shown in increments of 1-month intervals.
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What Power Monitor can do ⑤ Time scale The time scale suitable for respective log displays (daily / monthly / yearly) is displayed. Unit Log for today Time Log for 1 month Log for 1 year Month Log for 20 years Year ⑥...
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What Power Monitor can do 【 Power log graph (log for 20 years) 】 The details on the power status of respective power amounts (power production / power consumption / power feed-in / power purchase) are displayed by graphs. Type of graph Power status for 20 years is shown in increments of 1-year intervals.
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What Power Monitor can do ⑤ Data can be downloaded onto USB memory. Respective power details for a 20-year period, including the current year, are downloaded as data in 1-year increments. Format: CSV File name: YearlyLog_yyyymmdd_hhmm.csv The file name “yyyymmdd” represents the year, month and day on which the data was downloaded. The file name “hhmm”...
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What Power Monitor can do 【Power log graph ( / ) 】 The details on the power status, categorized into two pairs of power production with power consumption and power feed-in with power purchase are displayed by graphs. Type of graph :A graph showing only power production and power consumption is displayed.
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What Power Monitor can do ⑤ Time scale The time scale suitable for respective log displays (daily / monthly / yearly) is displayed. Unit Log for today Time Log for 1 month Log for 1 year Month Log for 20 years Year ⑥...
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What Power Monitor can do 【 List display (log for today) 】 The details on the power status of respective power attributes (power production / power consumption / power feed-in / power purchase) are displayed by lists. Type of list Log for today list: Power status for the 24 hour time span of the current day is shown in increments of 15 minute intervals.
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What Power Monitor can do ⑥ Data can be downloaded onto USB memory. Respective power details for a 3 month period, including the current day, are downloaded as data in 15-minute increments. Format: CSV File name: TodayLog_yyyymmdd_hhmm.csv The file name “yyyymmdd” represents the year, month and day on which the data was downloaded. The file name “hhmm”...
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What Power Monitor can do 【 List display (log for today (hour)) 】 The details on the power amount of respective power attributes (power production / power consumption / power feed-in / power purchase) are displayed by lists. Type of list Log for today (hour) list: Power status for the 24 hour time span of the current day is shown in increments of 1 hour intervals.
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What Power Monitor can do ⑥ Data can be downloaded onto USB memory. Respective power details for a 3 month period, including the current day, are downloaded as data in 1-hour increments. Format: CSV File name: TodayHourlyLog_yyyymmdd_hhmm.csv The file name “yyyymmdd” represents the year, month and day on which the data was downloaded. The file name “hhmm”...
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What Power Monitor can do 【 List display (log for 1 month) 】 The details on the power amount of respective power attributes (power production / power consumption / power feed-in / power purchase) are displayed by lists. Type of list Log for 1 month list: Power status for 1 month is shown in increments of 1-day intervals.
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What Power Monitor can do ⑦ Data can be downloaded onto USB memory. Respective power details for a 3 month period are downloaded as data in 1-day increments. Format: CSV File name: DailyLog_yyyymmdd_hhmm.csv The file name “yyyymmdd” represents the year, month and day on which the data was downloaded. The file name “hhmm”...
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What Power Monitor can do 【 List display (log for 1 year) 】 The details on the power amount of respective power attributes (power production / power consumption / power feed-in / power purchase) are displayed by lists. Type of list Log for 1 year list: Power status for 1 year is shown in increments of 1-month intervals.
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What Power Monitor can do ⑦ Data can be downloaded onto USB memory. Respective power details for a 1 year period are downloaded as data in 1-month increments. Format: CSV File name: MonthlyLog_yyyymmdd_hhmm.csv The file name “yyyymmdd” represents the year, month and day on which the data was downloaded. The file name “hhmm”...
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What Power Monitor can do 【 List display (log for 20 years) 】 The details on the power amount of respective power attributes (power production / power consumption / power feed-in / power purchase) are displayed by lists. Type of list Log for 20 years list: Power status for 20 years is shown in increments of 1-year intervals.
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What Power Monitor can do ⑥ Data can be downloaded onto USB memory. Respective power details for a 20-year period, including the current year, are downloaded as data in 1-year increments. Format: CSV File name: YearlyLog_yyyymmdd_hhmm.csv The file name “yyyymmdd” represents the year, month and day on which the data was downloaded. The file name “hhmm”...
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What Power Monitor can do 【 Calendar function 】 Power statuses from the past can be verified on the calendar, to review the details on the amount of power from the past. ② ③ ④ ① ⑤ ⑥ ① Date ...
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What Power Monitor can do ⑥ Current day display The current day is indicated by a blue frame. When the date in the frame is a week day, it is displayed with outlined characters in a blue circle and if it is a Sunday it is displayed with outlined characters in a red circle. Operating method ・In the Home screen, touch →...
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What Power Monitor can do 【Measurement → Plant】 The status of the plant can be verified based on the measurement values, when various measurement values are viewed. ⑥ ② ⑦ ① ③ ④ ⑤ ① Plant screen The energy today and the energy total are displayed. Total power: The instantaneous amount of power generated at that moment is displayed.
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What Power Monitor can do ③ Change the display to the Measurement values for today screen, where the status of the plant for today can be verified. The energy today can be verified with each Inverter No. Inverter No.
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What Power Monitor can do ⑥ Change the display to the Measurement values for Inverter screen, where the status of the Inverter can be verified. Refer to “Measurement” → “Inverter” (Page 56) for details. ⑦ Change the display to the Home screen. Operating method ・...
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What Power Monitor can do 【 Measurement→ Inverter 】 The status of the Inverter can be verified based on the measurement values, when various measurement values are viewed. ② ④ ⑤ ③ ① ① Inverter screen Input: Values are displayed for DC voltage, current and power of each circuit (The number of circuits vary, depending on the Inverter).
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What Power Monitor can do ③ Change the display to the Measurement values screen, where the status of the plant can be verified. Refer to “Measurement” → “Plant” (Page 53) for details. ④ Change the display to the Home screen. ⑤...
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What Power Monitor can do 【 Battery 】 The details on the electric power status of battery (Charge/Discharge/SOC/Voltage) are displayed by graphs. Type of graph Log for day graph: Electric power status for the 24 hour time span of the selected day is shown in increments of 15 minute intervals.
What Power Monitor can do 3.3.3.Information Status of the Inverter and the error log are displayed. 【 Inverter 】 ② ④ ③ ⑤ ① ① Inverter screen Model name: The model name is displayed. Serial Number: The serial number is displayed. ...
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What Power Monitor can do ④ Touching this button to display another page menu. Touch the desired page to switch the display to the desired screen. Log of the connections between monitor and inverters (meters) can be verified. ...
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What Power Monitor can do 【 Error Events Log 】 ③ ⑦ ④ ② ⑤ ① ⑥ ① Error Events Log screen Date: The occurrence dates are displayed in chronological order, with the most recent date on the top. ...
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What Power Monitor can do ⑥ Page selection Change the display to the first page Change the display to the next page. Change the display to the last page. Change the display to the previous page. Desired page can be selected. Return to the Error Events Log screen.
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What Power Monitor can do 【 Connection Log 】 ② ③ ① ④ ① Connection Log screen Date: The occurrence dates are displayed in chronological order, with the most recent date on the top. Maximum of 1,000 entries are stored, irrespective of the number of Inverters. ...
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What Power Monitor can do ② Touching this button to display another page menu. Touch the desired page to switch the display to the desired screen. The status of the Inverter can be verified. Refer to “Information → Inverter” (Page 59) for details. ...
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What Power Monitor can do 【 De-rating Log 】 ④ ② ⑤ ③ ⑥ ① ① De-rating Log screen The De-rating Log of the Inverter for four pair types, namely “Over Voltage De-rating_DC”, “Under Voltage De-rating_DC”, “Over Temperature De-rating” and “Over Voltage De-rating_AC” ...
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What Power Monitor can do ③ The Connection Log between monitor and inverters can be verified. Refer to “Connection Log” (Page 63) for details. ④ Touching this button displays another page menu. Touch the desired page to switch the display to the desired screen. The status of the Inverter can be verified.
What Power Monitor can do 3.3.4.Setting Verification of Grid Setting and Setting Operation mode for the Inverter, as well as time and screen settings of the Power Monitor can be performed. 【 Grid Setting 】 ② ③ ④ ⑤ ① ①...
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What Power Monitor can do 【Screen setting】 ⑪ ⑩ ⑨ ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ① Home screen Touch the frame of the Home screen to select the Home screen. Setting range: Screen 1 and Screen 2 (default setting is “Screen 1”). Home screen selection ②Slideshow photo selection ...
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What Power Monitor can do Folder Selection screen ③ Slide interval The screen switching time of the slideshow can be set (5, 10, 20 and 30 seconds). The default setting is 10 seconds. * It may take some time to display larger files. ...
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What Power Monitor can do ⑧ A change is confirmed. * None of the settings will change until the “Save” button is touched at the end. Caution is required. Touch to turn off the dialog box. Screen Change dialog box ⑨...
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What Power Monitor can do Descriptions of Respective Screens Screen 1: A world of cute illustrations with large and clear numbers. Screen 2: A simple format with a simple screen.
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What Power Monitor can do 【 Operation Mode 】 ⑦ ⑧ ⑥ ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ① Mode Hybrid inverter has 6 normal operation modes for users to choose. Each mode has different behavior between PV, battery, grid, and home load. ...
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What Power Monitor can do Self-consumption mode Self-consumption mode is standard hybrid inverter mode. In this mode, PV power is supplied in following priority : 1. Supply for home load. 2. Charge the battery until it is full. 3. Feed-in the remaining power to grid. When there is no PV power, battery starts to discharge and supply home load until it’s empty.
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What Power Monitor can do Peak cut mode When home load consumption exceeds the Peak Cut Power you set in Function Setting page, battery will discharge to assist the power usage. PV Array Electrical Grid Hybrid Inverter Input Input or output Battery Home Load...
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What Power Monitor can do Selling First mode Selling first mode is a standard PV inverter mode combining with 6 time settings. In normal operation, power generated by PV array will all feed-in to home load and grid. If users have set the time settings, inverter will change behavior in these time intervals. Please refer to page 81 chapter for more detail about time settings.
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What Power Monitor can do Charge first mode In this mode, PV power is supplied for battery charging first. After battery is fully charged, the remaining PV power then feed-in to home load and grid. Battery will not discharge in this mode even if there is no PV power. PV Array Electrical Grid Hybrid Inverter...
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What Power Monitor can do Discharge First mode In this mode, battery will not be charged any more. All the PV power is feed-in to home load and grid. Battery keeps discharging when there is no PV power until it is empty. PV Array Electrical Grid Hybrid Inverter...
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What Power Monitor can do Without BT mode If your battery was damaged for some reason, you can disconnect the battery wiring and choose without BT mode. In this mode, hybrid inverter acts like a basic grid-tie PV inverter. PV Array Electrical Grid Hybrid Inverter Input...
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What Power Monitor can do Special Modes In addition to the 5 modes above, hybrid inverter still have 3 special modes. These modes cannot be enabled by user but will be enabled automatically by inverter in some special condition. ・Standalone mode Hybrid inverter changes to standalone mode automatically during a power outage occur.
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What Power Monitor can do ・Forced charge mode Although battery stops any action when SOC (state of charge) reach 0%, the self-discharge phenomenon may still causing SOC lower than 0%. At this time, hybrid inverter will force battery charging from PV power and grid power until the battery SOC reaching 30%.
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What Power Monitor can do ② SOC Limit You can assign the lower limit of battery SOC. Battery will stop discharging when its SOC reach this limit. ③ Peak Cut Power Peak cut power is used in peak cut mode. You can assign the peak power of home load ...
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What Power Monitor can do 【 Power Suppression 】 ⑥ ② ⑤ ① ③ ④ ① Date Year: Year is displayed according to the Gregorian calendar. The year can be changed with a touch. Month: Month is displayed. The month can be changed with a touch. ...
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What Power Monitor can do ④ Current day display The current day is indicated by a blue frame. Past days are displayed in gray. ⑤ Touching this button displays another page menu. Touch the desired page to switch the display to the desired screen. ...
What Power Monitor can do 3.3.5.Inverter Status The status of the Inverter can be verified. ① Inverter No. ② Operating status ③ Error status Connection status ① Grid lock state will show by the color of Inverter No. No grid lock if purple, and grid lock if yellow. ②...
When Something Seems Wrong (Troubleshooting) 4.When Something Seems Wrong (Troubleshooting) 4.1.Error Displays ■ Icons are displayed on the Home screen when an error, malfunction or suppression occurs. ③ ② ① ① Communication Malfunction icon This icon is displayed when the communication with the Inverter or the Meter is not available. Icon Operating mode Description...
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When Something Seems Wrong (Troubleshooting) ③ Suppression icon Displayed when the Inverter is being suppressed. Icon Operating mode Description Temperature elevation The internal temperature of the Inverter has reached a high suppression level. The output of the Inverter is being suppressed. The voltage of the commercial power system has reached Voltage elevation a high level while the Inverter was in operation.
When Something Seems Wrong (Troubleshooting) 4.2.Troubleshooting ■ Responsive actions that should be taken in cases where the following symptoms occur are described. Symptom Verification details Responsive action “Battery Under Voltage” Please check if wiring to the battery is reversed. Since reversed wiring may appears in Error Events If the issue cannot be cleared, please contact with cause battery voltage lower...
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When Something Seems Wrong (Troubleshooting) Symptom Verification details Responsive action The power display values appear to be incorrect. There are instances that the values do not Alternatively, the values necessarily match up with the values that can be for the power production, derived with these equations, due to effects from Verify that the displayed power consumption and...
Specifications 5.Specifications 5.1. Power Monitor 32mm 190mm POWER MONITOR Model Screen 7-inch TFT liquid crystal display, 800 x 480 pixels, resistive touch panel. Display color 24-bit RGB (16,770,000 colors) Power production, power consumption, amount of power feed-in and Displayed details purchased, calendar history, Inverter information, error log, De-rating Log display and the like.
Specifications 5.2.Power Meter 66.5mm 47.3mm 93mm Model Installation method Wall mounting using DIN rails Rated operating voltage Single-phase 2-wire, 220V, 230V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 2 W or lower Operating temperature range -20°C to 50°C (no freezing permitted) Operating humidity range 30% to 85% (no condensation permitted) Dimensions 93.0 H x 47.3 W x 66.5 D (mm)
Specifications 5.3.Wireless Communication Unit (Wireless Set) 82.6mm 33.3mm 66.5mm 28mm 13mm Φ9.5mm 62.7mm 93mm Model Data communication method Wireless communication Installation method Wall mounting using DIN rails Rated operating voltage DC 3.3 V Power consumption 2 W or lower Operating temperature range -20°C to 50°C (no freezing permitted) Operating humidity range 30% to 85% (no condensation permitted)
Specifications 5.5.Wireless Communication Unit for Inverter (Wireless Set) 63.1mm 167mm 74mm 77mm 124.3mm Model Data communication method Wireless communication Rated voltage DC3.3V Power consumption 2 W or lower Operating temperature range -20°C to 85°C (no freezing permitted) Operating humidity range 0% to 90% (no condensation permitted) Dimensions 167 mm x 80.3 mm (cover and antenna)