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  • Page 1 User Manual V.3.5.3 Solar-Log™...
  • Page 2 Publisher: Solare Datensysteme GmbH Fuhrmannstr. 9 72351 Geislingen-Binsdorf Germany International support Tel.:+49 7428 9418 -640 Fax:+49 7428 9418 -280 e-mail: support@solar-log.com Italy Technical support: +39 0471 631032 e-mail: italy-support@solar-log.com France Technical support: +33 97 7909708 e-mail: france-support@solar-log.com Switzerland Technical support: +41 565 355346 e-mail: switzerland-fl-support@solar-log.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents General Information ..................... 6 The necessary steps for precision monitoring of your PV plant with the Solar-Log™ ...... 6 Operating via a web browser within your own network ....... 7 Requirements ................................. 7 Overview ..................................8 2.2.1 General Navigation ...............................8...
  • Page 4 3.2.1 Performance Monitoring Notification .........................84 3.2.2 Calculation and Explanation of the Notification .................... 86 Operating the Solar-Log 1200 and 2000 via Touch Display .....87 Navigating from the touch screen ........................87 Accessing the Dashboard ............................89 Access Energy flow ..............................90 Accessing the Energy Balance ..........................
  • Page 5 Technical Data ............121 (Solar-Log 300, 1200 and 2000) List of Figures ......................128...

  • Page 6: General Information

    General Information General Information This user manual is intended to assist you in the operation of the Solar-Log™. The yield data from the So- lar-Log™ can be displayed in several ways: • via a web browser in a local network (LAN) (Chapter 2) •...

  • Page 7: Operating Via A Web Browser Within Your Own Network

    In a local network (LAN) To operate the Solar-Log™ via a web browser, you will need to be on a computer that is connected to the same local network (LAN). This computer will also need to have a modern web browser installed on it.

  • Page 8: Overview

    Operating via a web browser within your own network Overview 2.2.1 General Navigation Fig.: Navigation designations The start page contains the following sections: • Header bar (A) • Left navigation (B) • Tabs (C) • Configuration page (D) Header bar The header contains three main sections: •...

  • Page 9: Fig.: Log In Button With Selection Box

    Operating via a web browser within your own network Tabs Additional configuration sections appear according to the function selected. Configuration Page Here you can make necessary configurations for the optimal monitoring and evaluation of your plant. You can also view information on the power output, yields and the device. Log in button You can entered a password protected section by clicking on the log in button (at the bottom right corner of the screen) and entering your user and password.

  • Page 10: Fig.: Automatic Firmware Update Check With Notification Text Displayed

    Operating via a web browser within your own network Fig.: Automatic Firmware Update Check with notification text displayed The following notification text is displayed by clicking on the question mark: "This settings allows firmware versions with critical errors to be automatically updated. However, generally, this setting only indicates that a new firmware version is available (green exclamation mark at the top).

  • Page 11: Fig.: Window Displayed Indicating That A New Firmware Version Is Available

    Displaying advanced configuration Access protection for the display (only Solar-Log 1000, 1200 and 2000) A pin code can be activated to restrict access to the Solar-Log™'s display. The pin code may contain a maximum of 8 numerical digits. Access at the display can be restricted for the entire display or just the settings section.
  • Page 12 Operating via a web browser within your own network Access protection for the browser menu In this section, the following parts of the Solar-Log™'s browser menu can be restricted with a password: • User General access to the Browser menu •...

  • Page 13: Accessing The Start Page

    Operating via a web browser within your own network Accessing the Start page Start your web browser and enter "solar-log" in the address bar of the web browser or select the book- mark in the browser's navigation bar. If there are several Solar-Log™ devices connected to the network, enter http://solar-log-xxxx in the address bar.

  • Page 14: Fig.: Vlcd Display

    LCD display. (Refer to the illustration "VLCD Display" and the chapter " the symbols on the LCD display" The notifications are in real-time and are identical to those on the Solar-Log™ LCD Display. (Solar-Log 300, 1200 and 2000) (Also refer to the chapter "Notifications on the LCD Status Display")

  • Page 15: Accessing Yield Data

    Operating via a web browser within your own network Accessing Yield Data yield data header bar Access the from the The following options can be selected from the left-side navigation menu. • Current values • Production • Consumption (only appears when a consumption meter is connected) •...
  • Page 16 Additional tabs can be selected in this view: • Energy flow • Table Note If the Solar-Log™ is just used as a consumption monitoring tool, the menu is limited Current values Consumption System information All of the other menus are hidden. Note When only consumption meters are connected to the Solar-Log™, a large con-...

  • Page 17: Energy Flow

    Operating via a web browser within your own network 2.4.2 Energy flow The plant is displayed as a flow graphic in the Energy flow tab. Fig.: Example of a plant with an energy flow Depending on the particular devices connected, the following values are displayed in the flow graphic in real time: •...

  • Page 18: Table

    Operating via a web browser within your own network 2.4.3 Table The output recorded from the connected devices is displayed as a table in Table tab. Fig.: Table with the recorded output from an example plant Depending on the particular device connected, the following values are displayed: •...

  • Page 19: Production

    Operating via a web browser within your own network Production Production You can select a graphic display of your plant's production from the menu. Fig.: Graphic display of the plant's total production From this display, you can select the following tabs: •...

  • Page 20: Day View

    Operating via a web browser within your own network 2.5.1 Day view Output Yield tab displays the current day as a curve graph. The values (W) and (kWp), on the top left of the diagram key, can be selected and deselected at anytime with a left-click to display individual values (curve) or to display or hide all values (curves).

  • Page 21: Fig.: Day View Of The Production Table

    Operating via a web browser within your own network Fig.: Daily View of the Production Graph with the Auto Scaling deactivated Different values with different units are displayed in the graph. The units used and their colors are defined in the key at the top. Fig.: Day view of the production table Table When you click on...

  • Page 22: Month View

    Operating via a web browser within your own network 2.5.2 Month view Month The tab displays the daily yields from the month as a total in a bar graph. • The daily yield can be displayed by moving the mouse above one of the bars. •...

  • Page 23: Fig.: Month View Of The Production Table

    Operating via a web browser within your own network Fig.: Month view of the production table Table When you click on , the values: date, yield, specific yield and target (cumulative), current and target are listed for the entire month.

  • Page 24: Year View

    Operating via a web browser within your own network 2.5.3 Year view Year The tab displays the monthly yields from the year as a total in a bar graph. • Move the mouse above one of the bars to display the monthly yield with a comparison of the cur- rent and target values in regard to the annual forecast.

  • Page 25: Total View

    Operating via a web browser within your own network 2.5.4 Total view Total tab displays the annual yields as a total in a bar graph. The red line displays the calculated target balance based on the annual forecast. • Move the mouse above one of the bars to display the annual yield with a comparison of the current and target values in regard to the annual forecast.

  • Page 26: Consumption

    Consumption From the menu, you can view the exact consumption from appliances that are connected via networked "smart plugs" with the Solar-Log 1200 and 2000, relays or the Solar-Log™ Meter. Note Consumption is only displayed once a meter is connected.
  • Page 27 Operating via a web browser within your own network Fig.: Graph of daily consumption with meters connected...
  • Page 28 Operating via a web browser within your own network Fig.: Graph of daily consumption with meters connected and active line graphics...

  • Page 29: Fig.: Graph Of Daily Consumption With Connected Appliances In The Sub-Consumer View

    Operating via a web browser within your own network Fig.: Graph of daily consumption with connected appliances in the sub-consumer view...

  • Page 30: Fig.: Graph Of Daily Consumption With Connected Appliances And Active Line Graphics In The Sub-Consumer View

    Operating via a web browser within your own network Fig.: Graph of daily consumption with connected appliances and active line graphics in the sub-consumer view You have the option to select additional menu items in the consumption view. • Month displays the Month Graph View as a bar graph.
  • Page 31 Operating via a web browser within your own network Month View: Consumption Overview Sub-consumer Overview and the The total consumption values are displayed in the Consumption Overview as a bar graph. In the Sub-consumer Overview , you see the devices connected as a bar graph with the power con- sumption displayed in different colors.

  • Page 32: Balances

    Operating via a web browser within your own network Balances Balances You can see the relationship between your plant's production and consumption from the menu. The following points are displayed in all of the views (day, month, year and total): •...

  • Page 33: Fig.: Day Balance Graph With Battery System

    Operating via a web browser within your own network Fig.: Day Balance graph with battery system The following tabs can be selected: • • Month • Year • Total The start view displays the current daily values as a graph.

  • Page 34: Day Balance

    Operating via a web browser within your own network 2.7.1 Day balance tab under Balances displays the production, consumption and self-consumption side-by-side as a day curve. The values in the diagram key, can be selected and deselected at anytime with a left-click to display individual values (curve) or to display or hide all values (curves).
  • Page 35 Operating via a web browser within your own network • Yellow areas - Production • Red areas - Consumption (Total = not covered by production (red in the graph) + covered by pro- duction (green in the graph). • Green area - self-consumption (covered by production - green in the graph) with a percentage (in relation to production).

  • Page 36: Month Balance

    Operating via a web browser within your own network 2.7.2 Month balance Month tab under balances displays the production and consumption side-by-side in a bar graph. • Move the mouse above one of the bars to view either the daily yield or consumption. •...

  • Page 37: Year Balance

    Operating via a web browser within your own network 2.7.3 Year balance The Year tab under Balances displays the production and consumption side-by-side in a bar graph. • Move the mouse above one of the bars to view either the monthly yield or consumption with a comparison of the current and target values in regard to the annual forecast.

  • Page 38: Total Balance

    Operating via a web browser within your own network 2.7.4 Total balance Total tab under Balances displays the production and consumption side-by-side in a bar graph. • Move the mouse above one of the bars to view either the annual yield or consumption with a com- parison of the current and target values in regard to the annual forecast.

  • Page 39: Finances

    Operating via a web browser within your own network Finances Finances Your plant's financial performance can be displayed as a graph or table from the menu. (See the chapter Defining Tariffs and Costs in Installation Manual for the configuration of the tariff and consumption values) Fig.: Finances overview The total financial performance of your plant is displayed as a graphic with the actual/target value curve in...
  • Page 40 Operating via a web browser within your own network • Electricity costs: Configuration | Plant | Electricity Costs The calculations are based on the rate defined in the settings. • Savings + PV revenue: This includes all of the revenue generated by the PV plant from the feed-in tariff and self-consumption. In addition to self-consumption, the amount of electricity saved by not obtaining it from the grid, such as from a battery system, is included.

  • Page 41: Sensor

    Operating via a web browser within your own network Sensor Senor A graphic evaluation from the connected sensors can be displayed from the menu. Fig.: Graph of Sensor Box values The following values can be displayed individually: • Irradiation W/m •...

  • Page 42: System Information

    Operating via a web browser within your own network 2.10 System Information System information Go to the menu to view plant and system information. Fig.: System information from an example plant The following information is displayed: About this Solar-Log™: • Model • Serial number • Firmware version Plant data: •...

  • Page 43: Accessing Diagnostic Values

    • Event log • Notifications • Feed-In Management • SCB Monitor (only Solar-Log 2000 with SCB activated) • Alarm contact (only Solar-Log 2000) • CSV Export 2.11.1 Inverter Diagnostic Diagnostic | Inverter Diagnostic. To access the Inverter diagnostic menu, go to The following tabs can be selected from this menu: •...

  • Page 44: Fig.: Inverter Details Graph

    Operating via a web browser within your own network Inverter details Diagnostic | Inverter Diagnostic | Inverter details. To access the Inverter details menu, go to A particular date and device (e.g. inverter or sensor) can be selected under inverter details and evaluated. Fig.: Inverter details graph In the example (see Fig.: Inverter details graph), the following values can be displayed for the inverter: •...

  • Page 45: Fig.: Tracker Comparison Graph

    Operating via a web browser within your own network Tracker comparison Diagnostic | Inverter Diagnostic | Tracker comparison. To access the Tracker comparison menu, go to Two trackers (either from the same device or two different devices) can be compared on a particular date by selecting the date, device and tracker.

  • Page 46: Fig.: Module Field Comparison Graph

    Operating via a web browser within your own network Module field comparison Diagnostic | Inverter Diagnostic | Module field com- To access the Module field comparison menu, go to parison. Fig.: Module field comparison graph Date and Module Field With the boxes, the module field comparison permits all devices (e.g.

  • Page 47: Battery Diagnostic

    Operating via a web browser within your own network 2.12 Battery Diagnostic Diagnostic | Battery Diagnostic. To access the Battery diagnostic menu, go to The following tabs can be selected from this menu: • Current Measurement Values • Charging History 1-Day •...

  • Page 48: Fig.: Battery Diagnosis - Charging History 1-Day

    Operating via a web browser within your own network Charging History 1-Day Charging History 1-Day A daily graph with the following values is in the tab. • Charge The battery's charge levels throughout the day in watts. • Discharge The battery's discharge levels throughout the day in watts. •...
  • Page 49 Operating via a web browser within your own network Charging History 7-Days Charging History 7-Days A graph containing the last seven days with the following values is in the tab. • Charge The battery's charge levels from the last 7 days in watts. •...

  • Page 50: Fig.: Lcd Display With The Battery Symbol And One Element

    Operating via a web browser within your own network Charge Level of the Battery via the LCD Display The charge level of the battery is displayed via the charge history in the Web interface and via the LCD display. The following charge levels of the battery are indicated with the battery symbol elements. (see the following illustration) •...

  • Page 51: Fig.: Battery Diagnosis - Balance

    Operating via a web browser within your own network Battery efficiency The following columns are in this section: • Charge The battery's charge during its entire run-time in kWh. • Discharge The battery's discharge during its entire run-time in kWh. •...

  • Page 52: Accessing Event Logs

    Operating via a web browser within your own network 2.12.1 Accessing Event logs Diagnostic | Event logs. To access the Event logs menu, go to The following mode is loaded when accessing the event logs. Fig.: The event log is being loaded. After the event log has been loaded, the window switches back to the normal view.

  • Page 53: Accessing Notifications

    This column displays the type message (for example, . If an inverter is offline). • Recipient: The method with which the message is sent is displayed here. • Text: There is the option to display the messages sent by the Solar-Log™ under Text.

  • Page 54: Fig.: Message With Text Field

    Operating via a web browser within your own network Note For sending notifications, see the chapter "Configuring Notifications" in the Instal- lation Manual. Fig.: Message with text field...

  • Page 55: Accessing Feed-In Management

    Operating via a web browser within your own network 2.12.3 Accessing Feed-In Management Diagnostic | Feed-In Management. To access the Feed-In Management menu, go to Note Feed-In Management Diagnostic | Feed-In Management The menu under only appears if active power has been configured in the Configuration | Feed-In Man- agement section.
  • Page 56 Operating via a web browser within your own network Diagnostic | Feed-In Management The inverter control can be analyzed and adjusted in the settings sec- tion. 10% Diagnosis Function There is also a to simulate a dynamic reduction to 10%. The values are displayed in the table.
  • Page 57 Operating via a web browser within your own network Type of Reduction: This contains the current type of power reduction that is specified by the control source. Displayed Text Explanation Text PMF_NONE No power reduction function. PMF_PR_ERROR An error occurred while determining the power reduction func- tion.
  • Page 58 The consumption value is normally subtracted from the allowed power from the entire plant. Control value power (kW): This value is calculated by the Solar-Log™ and is the maximum current power output from the inverters. It is used for the current target power output.
  • Page 59 The value refers to the current output generated by the inverter per interface (column) and for the entire plant. Control value power (% AC): The Solar-Log™ calculates the control value power (kW) as a percentage of the maximum AC power and relays this to the inverters. Current power output (AC%): The value indicates the total output generated as a percentage of the maximum AC power for the inverter or all of the inverters on a bus.
  • Page 60 Operating via a web browser within your own network Type of Reactive Power Reduction: This contains the type of reactive power reduction that is specified by the active control source. Displayed Text Explanation Text PMF_RP_NONE No reactive power control. PMF_RP_ERROR An error occurred while determining the reactive power control function.

  • Page 61: Fig.: Feed-In Management - Feed-Balance

    Operating via a web browser within your own network Secondary Type of Reactive Power Control: If "PMF_RP_ADJUSTABLE" is entered as the "Type of Reactive Power Reduction," the variable assignment from the selected type of reactive power control is indicated in this field. For example, a PM profile defines that the type of reactive power control is determined by the Adam Box.

  • Page 62: Fig.: Pm History

    Operating via a web browser within your own network Feed-balance tab displays when there was a grid feed and when electricity was purchased from the grid. Negative values mean that the power was purchased from the grid and positive values mean that power was fed into the grid.

  • Page 63: Accessing The Scb Monitor (Only Solar-Log 2000)

    The bottom screen displays the current measurements of the individual strings based on the analog and digital number. Note The SCB Monitor menu only appears when an SCB is connected. It is also only available with the Solar-Log 2000.

  • Page 64: Accessing Components

    The following values are displayed in the Pulse meter box: • Total number of pulses for the SO meter since the last restart of the Solar-Log™ (first number) • Number of pulses since the menu has been accessed (second number) •...

  • Page 65: Fig.: Alarm Contact

    (e.g. alarm), the internal status (e.g. OK) and if the notification has been manually or automatically ac- knowledged. Note The alarm contact is only available with the Solar-Log 2000. Diagnosis | Components | Wireless Package You can access the Wireless Package test function from the...
  • Page 66 Operating via a web browser within your own network To perform a connection test a Wireless Package has to be connected to the Solar-Log™, the interface with Configuration | Devices | Definition the Wireless Package has to be activated in the menu and the invert- er has to be selected (refer to the RS485 Wireless Package Installation notes).

  • Page 67: Smart Energy

    Operating via a web browser within your own network 2.12.6 Smart Energy The following tabs are visible under the Smart Energy menu: • Status (current) • History • Simulation Status (current) Status (current) The following values are displayed as a table in the tab: •...
  • Page 68 Operating via a web browser within your own network • Theoretical surplus [W] The theoretical surplus is the amount that would be fed into the grid if no Smart Energy logic was operating (including smart appliances). It is calculated accordingly: [(Production-Smart Energy Production)-(Consumption Smart Energy Consumption)].

  • Page 69: Fig.: Smart Energy Status (Current)

    Operating via a web browser within your own network Priority List The priority of the defined control logics are displayed under the Priority list. (See illustration: "Smart Ener- gy Status (current)") Fig.: Smart Energy Status (current) Depending on the device or profile type selected, different information is displayed. For example: surplus available, runtime or temperature.

  • Page 70: Fig.: Smart Energy History - Example Of Priority 1

    Operating via a web browser within your own network History Daily graphics, all of the configured control logics and the intelligent appliances are displayed according to History their priority in the tab. All of the relevant data for the particular device is displayed in the graphic. Each graphic has the curves "Total production,"...
  • Page 71 Operating via a web browser within your own network Note The selected section can be enlarged by clicking on the graphic and dragging it. Date Certain days can be selected to be viewed with the box. It is possible to scroll the dates back and forth with the arrow buttons.

  • Page 72: Fig.: Smart Energy - Simulation With Ego - Surplus Priority 1

    Operating via a web browser within your own network Simulation The configured control logics can be simulated under the Simulation tab to check if the logics are correct. The simulation is always based on the the underlying calculated averages. (See the example Figure: "Smart Energy - Simulation with EGO - Surplus Priority 1") Fig.: Smart Energy - Simulation with EGO - Surplus Priority 1...
  • Page 73 Operating via a web browser within your own network Similar to the History view, there are various values displayed in the graphic view. These values depend on the particular connected device and/or configured control logic. All of the values displayed in the key can be selected and deselected at anytime with a left-click to dis- play individual values (curve) or to display or hide all values (curves).

  • Page 74: Accessing Csv Export

    Pac and DC values from the individual inverters and also from every MPP tracker. The CSV file with day values is in a table format and contains the day values from every individual inverter since the start of the plant's operation (with Solar-Log™ monitoring). Note Files in the CSV format can be created with simple text editors or spreadsheet programs like MS Excel or Open Office Calc.

  • Page 75: Accessing Support

    CLIB (Version number of the Solar-Log™ library used) • Creating diagnostic reports: You have the option to create and download a diagnostic report. This can be sent to Solar-Log support for analysis. See Figure: Support - General. • Creating screenshots: You have the option to create and download screenshots of the display in this section.

  • Page 76: Notifications

    Notifications 3 Notifications Yield E-mail All three Solar-Log models—300, 1200, 2000—come with an e-mail program that can send a daily over- view of the day's performance to two different e-mail addresses. Configuration | Notifications The settings are configured under the menu.

  • Page 77: Fig.: Defining Notification Times And Setting Types

    Notifications Yield tab In the , you can define yield notifications to be sent via e-mail or text message (SMS). Fig.: Defining Notification times and setting types The time frame for notifications can be defined here. There are many types of settings: •...

  • Page 78: Explanation Of The Individual E-Mail Functions

    Notifications 3.1.1 Explanation of the individual E-mail Functions: Deactivated • When no e-mail notifications are to be sent. Yield overview short • The yield data from the entire plant is totaled and displayed for the day, month and year . See the figure: Screenshot of a yield message.

  • Page 79: Fig.: Yield Overview (All Inv) In Html Format

    Notifications Yield overview (all INV) • Yield data is totaled for the entire plant with the totals for every individual inverter (also SO me- ters) broken down by day, month and year . This is then displayed in HTML format as a table. See the figure: Yield overview (all INV) in HTML format.
  • Page 80 Notifications Explanation of the individual sections of the Yield Overviews Subject : The Solar-Log serial number and time and date Day: Field Explanation Text Total The actual amount of grid feed for the day in kWh. Specific Yield specific. The energy yield divided by the amount of generator power installed.

  • Page 81: Performance Monitoring

    Notifications Performance Monitoring To monitor different sized inverters, the Solar-Log™ normalized the value from every inverter to 1 kWp. The Configuration | Devices | Configuration Solar-Log™ uses the amount of generator power set in The generator power is equivalent to 100% and the value here is normalized to 1 kWp.

  • Page 82: Fig.: Configuring Module Fields

    Notifications Fig.: Configuring module fields Configuration | Notifications. Performance Monitoring Configuration under Fig.: Configuring performance monitoring...

  • Page 83: Performance Monitoring Notification

    Notifications The output measured from the inverters is compared to the generator capacity that is listed in the system. A notification is sent (by email) when the deviation exceeds the amount configured (for example 10%) over a set time period (for example 30 minutes). Note Configuring Notifi- For performance monitoring configurations, see the chapter "...

  • Page 84: Fig.: Performance Monitoring With Notification And Inverter

    Notifications Fig.: Performance Monitoring with notification and inverter Inverter 1, Inverter 1 house Inverter 2, Inverter 2 house Generator Power= 5500 Wp 3300 Wp Current power output = 3950 W = 2950 W Current efficiency = 71.81 % = 89.39 % Inverter with a deviation Reference Inverter The inverter that has generated the most power (inverter 2 with its value of 0.8939 in this case) is used as...

  • Page 85: Calculation And Explanation Of The Notification

    Notifications 3.2.2 Calculation and Explanation of the Notification In regard to the reference inverter, inverter 1 is compared to all of the inverters in the same module field (in the example only output is used). A deviation of 19.65% is determined based on the comparison of the generator capacity and IRV forecast. Calculating the Deviation for Inverter 1 Deviation Calculation Inverter 1 IRV calculation...

  • Page 86: Operating The Solar-Log 1200 And 2000 Via Touch Display

    4 Operating the Solar-Log 1200 and 2000 via Touch Display The Solar-Log 1200 and 2000 come with a touchscreen that displays information such as output, yield history (balance, consumption or production – depending on the configuration) and the environmental contribution and that allows adjustments to the configuration to be made directly on the device.
  • Page 87 Operating the Solar-Log 1200 and 2000 via Touch Display Power Yield History (Balance, Consumption or Production is displayed depending according to the configuration) Environmental performance Settings The display window with: • Solar-Log™ type • the connected devices (inverter, power meter etc.) •...

  • Page 88: Accessing The Dashboard

    Operating the Solar-Log 1200 and 2000 via Touch Display Accessing the Dashboard Power From the menu, you can swipe to go from the start page to the Dashboard. Fig.: Dashboard view In the view from left-to-right: Current consumption and today's consumption high (only with connected meters).

  • Page 89: Access Energy Flow

    Operating the Solar-Log 1200 and 2000 via Touch Display Access Energy flow Power From the menu, you can swipe from the Dashboard's start page to go to the Energy flow. Fig.: Energy flow view The plant is displayed as a flow graphic in this view.

  • Page 90: Accessing The Energy Balance

    Operating the Solar-Log 1200 and 2000 via Touch Display Accessing the Energy Balance Power From the menu, you can swipe from the start page to go to the Energy Balance. Fig.: Energy Balance view The energy balance is a split-screen window. The top part of the window displays the following values: Production: •...

  • Page 91: Start Smart Energy

    Operating the Solar-Log 1200 and 2000 via Touch Display Start Smart Energy Power Swipe in the menu to go to the Smart Energy section. Fig.: Smart Energy view The switching groups configured in the Smart Energy menu are displayed individually with the following information is this view: •...

  • Page 92: Accessing Forecast

    Edition" to display the forecast on the Solar-Log™ . Note Plant location and the alignment and inclination of the module need to be config- ured in the portal to receive daily weather updates. The weather data is transfer to the Solar-Log™ in the morning and in the evening.

  • Page 93: Accessing Yield History

    Operating the Solar-Log 1200 and 2000 via Touch Display Accessing Yield history Yield history is accessed in the left navigation with the Yield History symbol. Fig.: Yield History - Balance - Day The Yield history view is displayed in two sections: In the top part, you have the option, depending on the display mode (year, month, year), to swipe on the display to go to the exact date.
  • Page 94 Operating the Solar-Log 1200 and 2000 via Touch Display The top display contains: • • Month • Year • Total The bottom display contains the values for your plant's environmental contributions: • Avoided CO2 emissions • Oil saved • Reduced nuclear waste •...

  • Page 95: Accessing The Usb Menu

    " " in the Installation Manual. Fig.: USB menu You have the following options from the USB menu: Save all data: • The Solar-Log™ creates the folder "backup" on the stick and saves the solarlog_backup.dat and solarlog_konfig.dat files there.
  • Page 96 As soon as a USB stick has been plugged in, the folder named "Backup" is auto- matically created on the USB stick. At the end of the day, the Solar-Log™ saves a daily backup with the date in this folder.

  • Page 97: Pac Correction Factor

    If the inverter does not have a display, it is advisable to use the values which are recorded by the So- lar-Log™ from a period over a week. That is why it is recommended to leave the default PAC correction factor at 1000 initially. The correction factor can be adjusted yearly after receiving the statement from the utility company.

  • Page 98: Using Solar-Log Web

    6 Using Solar-Log WEB With the Solar-Log™ WEB, you can access your plant's yield data and event log via the Internet and set yield and fault notifications to be sent to an e-mail address daily. A Solar-Log™ WEB account is required.

  • Page 99: Registering For Solar-Log™ Web "Classic 2Nd Edition

    Using Solar-Log WEB Registering for Solar-Log™ WEB "Classic 2nd Edition" The Solar-Log™ WEB "Classic 2nd Edition" online registration is very simple. Start your browser and go to the Solar-Log™ WEB registration site: http://www.solar-log.com/classic2/ Register Select from the menu on the left.
  • Page 100 Using Solar-Log WEB Enter your device's Serial Number. The serial number (SN) is located under the top cover. Select whether the data should be publicly visible on the Internet or not. Your plant information can then be viewed by other portal users. When you select "No," then you have to log on to the site with your user data that you will receive from Solare Datensysteme GmbH once the reg- istration process has been completed.

  • Page 101: Accessing Plant Data

    Using Solar-Log WEB Accessing Plant data Start your browser and go to the Solar-Log™ WEB start page. Enter the URL that you received in your confirmation e-mail in the address bar. For example: http://home10.solarlog-web.de/ The welcome screen is displayed. Fig.: C2 registration site Logging on to the Solar-Log™...

  • Page 102: Fig.: C2 Plant Search Screen

    Using Solar-Log WEB Fig.: C2 Plant search screen Here you have the following search options: • Zip code • Plant size from to • Production year • Module type • Orientation from to • Roof pitch from to Only results...

  • Page 103: Fig.: C2 Plant Search With A Filter

    Using Solar-Log WEB Results The number of plants matching the search criteria is displayed in Fig.: C2 Plant search with a filter The search results overview of the plants includes the number of installed inverters, their power output, orientation and roof pitch. A standard default image is used if there is no publicly viewable image available.
  • Page 104 Using Solar-Log WEB Fig.: C2 Plant search with results Plant link Clink on the above the day graph from today.

  • Page 105: Fig.: C2 Plant With A Day Curve

    Using Solar-Log WEB The graphic overview of the plant is displayed. Fig.: C2 plant with a day curve The graphic overview displays additional options that can be selected for your plant, such as current value, day yield and any fault notifications if present.

  • Page 106: Accessing Yield Data

    Using Solar-Log WEB Accessing Yield Data 6.3.1 How to navigate between different overviews How you navigate the website overviews corresponds to navigating the overview page from your local network. Switching between overviews Move your mouse to the inverted triangle on the left next to the displayed period.

  • Page 107: Daily Overview

    Using Solar-Log WEB 6.3.3 Daily Overview Start your browser and click on the bookmark for your plant. • You might have to log on. • The plant details overview is then displayed. Select Graphic from the menu on the left.
  • Page 108 Using Solar-Log WEB Additional functions with S0 power meters The following displays are additionally available when an S0 power meter is connected to the Solar-Log™. • CM: Displays the power consumption of your building as a graphic in watts. •...

  • Page 109: Monthly Overview

    Maximum value The maximum value for one day. Target The Solar-Log™ runs a forecasting statistics func- tion that specifies a certain target value for each month. The monthly target is converted to a daily target and displayed here. If the target value or higher has been achieved, the forecasted output has been produced.

  • Page 110: Annual Overview

    Using Solar-Log WEB 6.3.5 Annual Overview Select Annual Overview from the navigation menu. Fig.: Plant C2 - Annual Overview The monthly yields from a year are displayed as a total in a bar graph. The dark green lines indicate the annual target yield.

  • Page 111: Total Overview

    Using Solar-Log WEB 6.3.6 Total Overview Select Overview of all Years from the navigation menu. Fig.: Plant C2 - Total Overview The individual annual yields are displayed as a total in a bar graph. The dark green line indicates the annual target yield.

  • Page 112: Accessing And Filtering The Event Log

    Using Solar-Log WEB 6.3.7 Accessing and filtering the Event log Select Events from the menu on the left. • The complete list of all of the system events is displayed. Fig.: Plant C2 - Notifications Use the filter function to view a particular event or events from a particular day within the last 35 days.

  • Page 113: Fig.: Plant C2 - Notifications Filtered By Day

    Using Solar-Log WEB Fig.: Plant C2 - Notifications filtered by day Select the desired inverters from the "All inverters" drop-box. • Only the events from the selected inverters are displayed. Limit your selection by selecting the desired day from the All Days drop-box.

  • Page 114: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care 7 Cleaning and care Cleaning tips Important! Be sure to unplug the device prior to cleaning it! • Clean the device on the outside only with a dry, lint-free cloth. • If the device is very dirty, it can be cleaned with a slightly damp cloth and a commercially available household cleaner.

  • Page 115: Notifications On The Lcd Status Display (Solar-Log 300, 1200 And 2000)

    Notifications on the LCD Status Display (Solar-Log 300, 1200 and 2000) 8 Notifications on the LCD Status Display (Solar-Log 300, 1200 and 2000) The Solar-Log 300, 1200 and 2000 have an LCD status display for notifications during installation and operation. Meaning of the symbols on the LCD display The following symbols are shown on the Solar-Log™...
  • Page 116 Notifications on the LCD Status Display (Solar-Log 300, 1200 and 2000) Sensors for - Irradiation - Wind - Temperature Meter Booting progress SIM card Easy Installation active GPRS available Notifications from the Solar-Log™ Signal strength in combination with GPRS, WiFi or Bluetooth...
  • Page 117 Notifications on the LCD Status Display (Solar-Log 300, 1200 and 2000) Note For detailed information on the LCD status codes, refer to the chapter "Notifications on the LCD Display, Error Messages and Faults" in the Installation Manual .

  • Page 118: Disposal

    Disposal 9 Disposal Important! Solar-Log™ contains electronic components that can release highly toxic substanc- es if burned or disposed of along with domestic waste. Note Make sure you dispose of the Solar-Log™ as electronic scrap in the recycling cen- ter.
  • Page 119 Technical Data (Solar-Log 300, 1200 and 2000) 10 Technical Data (Solar-Log 300, 1200 and 2000) Product comparison Solar-Log 300 Solar-Log 1200 Solar-Log 2000 PM+ / WiFi PM+ / GPRS Bluetooth (BT) WiFi (Wireless LAN) Bluetooth (BT) / WiFi GPRS Solar-Log...
  • Page 120 3) Using every inverter on the same bus is not always possible, please see the inverter database at solar-log.com. 4) Solar-Log 2000 PM+ / GPRS interfaces: 1 x RS485, 1 x RS485 / RS422, 1 x CAN (1 INV manufacturer per bus).
  • Page 121 Technical Data (Solar-Log 300, 1200 and 2000) Accessories Solar-Log 300 Solar-Log 1200 Solar-Log 2000 Ready-to-install cable kits for most supported inverters Digital electricity meter PowerLine Package Accessories RS485 Wireless Package Sensors Surge protection Special PiggyBack RS485 (except TL-20 series) Accessories for SMA inverters...
  • Page 122 Technical Data (Solar-Log 300, 1200 and 2000) Top Features Solar-Log 300 Solar-Log 1200 Solar-Log 2000 Monitoring large plants with sup- port from the Solar-Log 2000 Remote controlled active power reduc- or Solar-Log 2000 Solar-Log PM+ functionality tion and reactive power adjustments...
  • Page 123 Technical Data (Solar-Log 300, 1200 and 2000) Interfaces Solar-Log 300 Solar-Log 1200 Solar-Log 2000 RS485 A – in- RS485 – interface, terface, RS485 / RS422 RS485 / RS422 RS485 / RS422 B RS485/RS422 – interface usage – combined – combined –...
  • Page 124 Technical Data (Solar-Log 300, 1200 and 2000) Interfaces Solar-Log 300 Solar-Log 1200 Solar-Log 2000 Network Connection to the Internet (Ethernet, fixed IP address or DHCP) Antenna connection and SIM card slot for So- GPRS (optional) lar-Log™ with integrated GPRS. * not with GPRS models...
  • Page 125 List of Figures 11 List of Figures Fig.: Navigation designations ..................................... 8 Fig.: Log in button with selection box ................................... 9 Fig.: Header bar with the "Hide Arrow" ................................9 Fig.: Signal for new firmware ..................................... 9 Fig.: Automatic Firmware Update Check with notification text displayed ..................10 Fig.: Window displayed indicating that a new firmware version is available ..................
  • Page 126 List of Figures Fig.: Yield History - Balance - Day ..................................93 Fig.: Environmental performance - Day view ..............................93 Fig.: Menu Settings ........................................95 Fig.: USB menu ..........................................95 Fig.: C2 registration ........................................99 Fig.: C2 registration site ......................................101 Fig.: C2 Plant search screen ....................................102 Fig.: C2 Plant search with a filter ..................................103 Fig.: C2 plant with a day curve ....................................105 Fig.: C2 Navigating in the view ....................................106...
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