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  • Page 1 Installation manual 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-l-support@solar-log.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Target group for this manual ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 13 4�2 Hazard Classes ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 13 Electric current �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������14 Package contents ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������15 Wall mounting ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������16 Unit connections ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������18 8�1 Solar-Log 200 ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 18 8�2 Solar-Log 300 ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 20 8�3 Solar-Log 500 ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 22 8�4 Solar-Log 1000 ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 24 8�5 Solar-Log 1200 �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 4 14�1�1 Instructions for connection through the PowerLine package ������������������������������������������������������������������ 67 14�2 Initial installation Solar-Log 200 and 300 ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 67 14�2�1 Carrying out the initial set up of the Solar-Log 200 and 300 ������������������������������������������������������������������ 68 14�3 Initial set up of the Solar-Log 1200 �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 68 14�3�1 Carrying out the initial set up of the Solar-Log 1200 ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 5 Main menu ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 74 Coniguration Menu ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 75 16�1 Coniguring network settings ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 75 16�2 Ethernet ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 76 16�3 GPRS (only Solar-Log™ GPRS) ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 77 16�3�1 General Information about GPRS Devices ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������80 16�4 WiFi (only Solar-Log WiFi) ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 81 16�5 Proxy ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 6 20 Coniguring Notiications ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 107 20�1 Recipient ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 107 20�2 Device notiications ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 108 20�3 Yield ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 110 20�4 Alarm (only Solar-Log 1000 and 2000) ........................111 20�5 Power & Failure ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 111 20�6 PM ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 113 Editing Data ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 114 21�1 Initial yield ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 7 24�1�6 Remote-controlled ixed value cos (Phi) shift factor (only Solar-Log™ PM+) ........145 24�2 Linking (only Solar-Log 1000 and 2000) ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 147 24�3 Proile ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 148 Direct Marketing ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������150 Direct Device Conigurations (Solar-Log 1200 and 2000) ����������������������������������������������������� 152 26�1 Display menu structure �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 152 26�2 Control Elements on the Display��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 8 29�2 Notiications on the LCD display ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 194 29�3 Normal operation ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 194 29�4 Power reduction ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 194 30 Notiications by LED (Solar-Log 200, 500 and 1000) �����������������������������������195 30�1 LED status indications ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 195 Faults ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������197 31�1 Restarting and resetting ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 197 31�1�1...
  • Page 9 31�2�2 Fault messages time ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 201 31�2�3 Fault messages WiFi ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 201 31�2�4 Fault messages Internet ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 202 31�2�5 Fault messages Export to External Server and Backup ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 203 31�2�6 Fault message e-mail transfer ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 205 31�2�7 Portal Transfer Fault messages ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 207 31�2�8 Fault messages Feed-in Management �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction This installation manual is intended for use by solar energy technicians and professional electricians. User manuals are available for operating the Solar-Log™. Inverter Installation Manual The wiring for the inverters is described in detail in the The Solar-Log™ must only be used by persons who have fully read and understood this installation manual before installing, operating and/or servicing the device.

  • Page 11: Notes For The Firmware Update

    Notes for the Firmware Update 2 Notes for the Firmware Update The following models may be updated to the Solar-Log Firmware Version 3.4.0: • Solar-Log 200 • Solar-Log 300 • Solar-Log 500 • Solar-Log 1000 • Solar-Log 1200 • Solar-Log 2000...

  • Page 12: Updating From Firmware 2�X

    3 Updating from Firmware 2�x to 3�x The following note is for the Solar-Log 200, 500 and 1000 models when updating to firmware version 3.x. To update to 3.x, at least firmware version 2.x has to be installed on the Solar-Log™ first. The latest firm- ware can be downloaded from our website: http://www.solar-log.com/de/service-support/firmware.html.

  • Page 13: Safety Information

    Safety information 4 Safety information 4�1 Target group for this manual In order to protect people, the product itself, and other equipment, please pay attention to the following before handling the product: • the content of this manual, • the safety information, •...

  • Page 14: Electric Current

    Electric current 5 Electric current DANGER Risk of death by electric shock if inverters are opened. Never open the inverter housing when the inverter is connected to power. See Switching off the inverters Page 43. Always read the installation and safety instructions given in the manual for the corre- sponding inverter.

  • Page 15: Package Contents

    Package contents 6 Package contents Check the package contents before proceeding to assembly and install. Report any damage or missing parts to the forwarding agent and dealer immediately. The unit is supplied with the following components: • Solar-Log™ basic unit •...

  • Page 16: Wall Mounting

    Wall mounting 7 Wall mounting The device is produced according to protection class IP20 and is intended only for installation in interior areas that are dry and dust-free. Suitable wall plugs and screws are supplied for wall mounting. Please remember that an electrical outlet and a local network connection are required near the Solar-Log™ in order for it to operate.
  • Page 17 Wall mounting Note concern- ing Solar-Log GPRS The SIM card should be inserted (see Chapter 79.1 on page 30) before attaching the unit, as the insertion slot will no longer be accessible after wall mounting. • Fasten the housing with the screws •...

  • Page 18: Unit Connections

    Note During the production period of the Solar-Log 200, there were changes to the SO inter- face. The first devices were not equipped with an S0 interface, some later were equipped with an S0 input. The last devices came with an S0-IN A / S0-Out interface.

  • Page 19: Fig.: Bottom Connections Solar-Log 200

    Unit connections Bottom connections Fig.: Bottom connections Solar-Log 200 Solar-Log 200 RS485/422 - B RS485 interface, 6 pin: Connection for inverters and additional accessories Power 12 V 12 volt DC input Network Ethernet network interface, 10/100 Mbit...

  • Page 20: Solar-Log 300

    Unit connections 8�2 Solar-Log 300 Top connections Fig.: Top Connections Solar-Log 300 Solar-Log 300 S0-IN A S0 pulse input for connec- S0-Out tion to an external power meter. S0 pulse output for connecting to a large ex- ternal screen. Please note the connection characteris- tics of the S0 connection.

  • Page 21: Fig.: Bottom Connections Solar-Log 300

    Unit connections Bottom connections Fig.: Bottom connections Solar-Log 300 Solar-Log 300 RS485/422 - B RS485 interface, 6 pin: Connection for inverters and additional accessories Power 12 V 12 volt DC input Network Ethernet network interface, 10/100 Mbit...

  • Page 22: Solar-Log 500

    Unit connections 8�3 Solar-Log 500 Top connections Fig.: Top Connections Solar-Log 500 Solar-Log 500 S0-IN A S0 pulse input for connec- S0-Out tion to an external power meter. S0 pulse output to connect an external large display. Please note the connection characteristics of the SO connection.

  • Page 23: Fig.: Bottom Connections Solar-Log 500

    Unit connections Bottom connections Fig.: Bottom connections Solar-Log 500 Solar-Log 500 RS485/422 - B RS485 interface, 6 pin: Connection for inverters and additional accessories Power 12 V 12 volt DC input Network Ethernet network interface, 10/100 Mbit...

  • Page 24: Solar-Log 1000

    Unit connections 8�4 Solar-Log 1000 Top connections Top connections Fig.: Top Connections Solar-Log 1000 Solar-Log 1000 S0-IN A S0 pulse input for connec- S0-Out tion to an external power meter. S0 pulse output for connecting to a large ex- ternal screen. Please note the connection characteris- tics of the S0 connection.

  • Page 25: Fig.: Top Connections Solar-Log 1000

    Unit connections Bottom connections Fig.: Top Connections Solar-Log 1000 Solar-Log 1000 Relay Relay with change-over contact RS485 - A RS485 interface, 4 pin: Connection for inverters and/or accessories (inac- tive if the optional Blue- tooth interface is used) RS485/422 - B RS485 interface, 6 pin: Connection for inverters and additional accessories...

  • Page 26: Solar-Log 1200

    Unit connections 8�5 Solar-Log 1200 Top connections Fig.: Top Connections Solar-Log 1200 Solar-Log 1200 S0-IN A S0 pulse input for connec- S0-Out tion to an external power meter. S0 pulse output for connecting to a large ex- ternal screen. Please note the connection characteris- tics of the S0 connection.

  • Page 27: Fig.: Top Connections Solar-Log 1200

    Unit connections Bottom connections Fig.: Top Connections Solar-Log 1200 Solar-Log 1200 Relay Relay with change-over contact RS485 - A RS485 interface, 4 pin: Connection for inverters and/or accessories (inac- tive if the optional Blue- tooth interface is used) RS485/422 - B RS485 interface, 6 pin: Connection for inverters and additional accessories...

  • Page 28: Solar-Log 2000

    Unit connections 8�6 Solar-Log 2000 Top connections Fig.: Top Connections Solar-Log 2000 Solar-Log 2000 S0-IN A S0 pulse input for connec- S0-Out tion to an external power meter. S0 pulse output for connecting to a large ex- ternal screen. Please note the connection characteris- tics of the S0 connection.

  • Page 29: Fig.: Top Connections Solar-Log 2000

    Unit connections Bottom connections Fig.: Top Connections Solar-Log 2000 Solar-Log 2000 Relay Relay with change-over contact RS485 - A RS485 interface, 4 pin: Connection for inverters and/or accessories (inactive if the optional Bluetooth interface is used) RS485/422 - B RS485 interface, 6 pin: Connection for inverters and additional accessories Power 12 V...

  • Page 30: Optional Connections

    Optional Connections 9 Optional Connections Solar-Log™ devices are available as different models which can be equipped accordingly with additional interfaces and connections depending on the application. 9�1 Solar-Log™ GPRS Antenna connection and SIM card slot In addition to the connections on the standard Solar-Log™, the Solar-Log™ GPRS model with an integrated GPRS modem has a SIM card slot and a screw connection for an antenna.

  • Page 31: Solar-Log™ Meter (Solar-Log 300 And 1200)

    Optional Connections Note We recommend checking and cleaning SIM cards once a year. The contact points of the SIM card could start corroding due to humidity and should be cleaned regularly to ensure trouble-free operations. 9�2 Solar-Log™ Meter (Solar-Log 300 and 1200) The Solar-Log Meter version of the Solar-Log™...

  • Page 32: Fig.: Two 6-Pin Terminal Block Connectors For The Meter Interface

    Optional Connections Combinations: • 2x3 Phases • 1x3 Phases + 3x1 Phase • 6x1 Phase • 3x2 Phases • 2x2 Phases + 2x1 Phase • 1x2 Phases + 4x1 Phase The current transformers have to be connected to the Meter interface with the secondary side. Fig.: Two 6-pin terminal block connectors for the Meter interface Solar-Log™...
  • Page 33 Optional Connections The current transformers have to be set up in a way so that only one current-carrying conductor is mea- sured. Cables with multiple wires cannot be measured. The maximum cable length between the current transformers and Solar-Log™ depends on the cable dia- gram and the load of the current transformer.

  • Page 34: Solar-Log™ Pm

    Optional Connections 9�3 Solar-Log™ PM+ Fig.: 6-pin PM+ interface Assignment Description Control voltage for active power control D_IN_1 Control input 1 D_In_2 Control input 2 D_In_3 Control input 3 D_In_4 Control input 4 Control voltage for reactive power reduction...

  • Page 35: 10 Connector Assignments And Wiring

    Connector Assignments and Wiring 10 Connector Assignments and Wiring The following connecting cables, which may be needed for various purposes, are not included in the pack- age content. • To connect a router, you need a network cable with the appropriate length. If you want to connect the Solar-Log™...

  • Page 36: 10�2 Rs485-A (Only Solar-Log 1000, 1200 And 2000)

    Connector Assignments and Wiring Fig.: Terminal block connector with ferrules 10�2 RS485-A (only Solar-Log 1000, 1200 and 2000) Use the provided terminal block connectors when connecting inverters or accessories to the RS485 A interface. Fig.: 4-pin Terminal block connector RS485 - A Assignment Data + 12 V...

  • Page 37: Rs485/422 - B

    Connector Assignments and Wiring 10�3 RS485/422 - B Use the provided terminal block connectors when connecting inverters or accessories to the RS485/422 - B interface. Fig.: 6-pin Terminal block connector RS485/422 - B Assignments RS485 Assignments RS422 Data + T/RX+ 12 V Ground Ground...

  • Page 38: Rs485/422 - C (Only Solar-Log 2000)

    Connector Assignments and Wiring 10�4 RS485/422 - C (only Solar-Log 2000) Use the provided terminal block connectors when connecting inverters or accessories to the RS485/422 C interface. Fig.: 6-pin Terminal block connector RS485/422 C Assignments RS485 Assignments RS422 Data + T/RX+ 12 V Ground...

  • Page 39: 10�5�1 S0-In B

    Connector Assignments and Wiring 10�5 S0 Solar-Log 300, 1200 and 2000 have the following SO interfaces: • S0-IN B and • combined SO_OUT_IN interface (S0-IN A and S0-OUT) 10�5�1 S0-IN B The S0 In interface is a hardware interface used for recording measurement values from power meters. Use the supplied terminal block connector for the connection to the Solar-Log™.

  • Page 40: 10�5�2 S0 Out In (S0-In A And S0-Out)

    Connector Assignments and Wiring 10�5�2 S0 OUT IN (S0-IN A and S0-OUT) The S0_OUT_IN interface is a hardware interface used for recording measurement values from power meters and an output for S0 pulses. Use the supplied terminal block connector for the connection to the Solar-Log™.

  • Page 41: Fig.: 4-Pin Terminal Block Connector

    Connector Assignments and Wiring 10�6 PM+ The Solar-Log™ PM+ models come with a 6-pin PM+ interface on the top side of the Solar-Log The interface has been designed to link the ripple control receivers or telecontrol plants with potential-free signal contacts. Up to two ripple control receivers can be connected. This allows the commands from grid operators for active and reactive power to be interpreted.

  • Page 42: 11 Connecting The Inverters

    Please refer to the Inverter Connection Manual when connecting inverters supported by the Solar- Log™. Note Solare Datensysteme GmbH supplies suitable connection cables for most inverter manu- facturers. Always read the manufacturer-specific instructions for connecting the data cable. You will find these in- structions in the manufacturer's documentation.

  • Page 43: Switch Of The Inverters And Solar-Log

    Connecting the inverters 11�1 Switch of the inverters and Solar-Log™� Switching inverters off Before a making a cable connection between the Solar-Log™ and the connections inside the inverter and before installing an interface card in the inverter, always turn off all of the inverters first. To do this, read the manufacturer's documentation for the inverter, and proceed as follows: •...

  • Page 44: 12 Connecting Accessories

    Connecting accessories 12 Connecting accessories 12�1 Sensor Box Basic and Professional These sensors record both Irradiation sensor and module temperature values. The solar radiation sensor must be fitted in such a way that the sensor's solar cell and the plant's modules are aligned as similarly as possible to the sun, i.e.
  • Page 45 Connecting accessories Procedure • The four wires in the connection cable must be connected to the 4-pin terminal block connector on the Solar-Log™. • The connection assignments are printed on the back of the sensor. Connect the wires according to the following diagram Impor- tant! Replacing the connection wires may cause damage to the sensor.

  • Page 46: Sensor Box Professional Plus

    Connecting accessories 12�2 Sensor Box Professional Plus The Sensor Box Professional Plus is used to record the Irradiation from the sun. This accessory allows the Solar-Log™ to calculate the deviations in the current output compared to the potential output. Up to 9 Sensor Box Professional Pluses can be connected to the Solar-Log™. The solar radiation sensor must be fitted in such a way that the sensor's solar cell and the plant's modules are aligned as similarly as possible to the sun, i.e.
  • Page 47 Connecting accessories Fitting optional sensors The ambient temperature sensor must be fitted in a shady place with a wall bracket. The connection plug is screwed firmly into the 3 pin input on the Sensor Box Professional Plus. It is best to install the wind sensor in a high, exposed position using the mounting bracket. The connection plug is screwed firmly into the 2 pin input on the Sensor Box Professional Plus.
  • Page 48 Connecting accessories Procedure • The four wires in the connection cable must be connected to the 4-pin terminal block connector on the Solar-Log™. • Connect the wires according to the following diagram: Impor- tant! Replacing the connection wires may cause damage to the sensor. Sensor Box Professional Plus RS485 Solar-Log™...

  • Page 49: Ripple Control Receiver

    Connecting accessories 12�3 Ripple Control Receiver The Solar-Log™ PM+ series contains an additional 6-pin interface which allows up to two ripple control receivers or telecontrol plants each with four signals to be connected. Wiring The relay contacts for the ripple control receiver are connected to the Solar-Log™ PM+ via the 6-pin PM+ interface on the top side of the Solar-Log Fig.: 6-pin PM+ interface The ripple control receivers used by grid operators utilize various numbers of relays.

  • Page 50: Large External Displays

    Connecting accessories 12�4 Large External Displays Large external displays can be connected to the Solar-Log™ via two interfaces: • Connection via RS485 • S0 pulse output The connection via RS485 is preferred Cable lengths can be up to 1000 meters and the data which is dis- played on the Solar-Log™...
  • Page 51 Connecting accessories Wiring for displays from RiCo Electronic The wiring consists of a 2-pin control cable, (2x0.5 mm ) and terminal block connector. RiCo Large displays RS485 Solar-Log™ Terminal block connec- RiCo Display Assignment 1 (Data +) Pin 1 - Data + 4 (Data -) Pin 2 - Data - Further information about the connection can be obtained from the manufacturer of the display.

  • Page 52: External Power Meter

    Connecting accessories Note The impulse factor in the Solar-Log™ and the connected device has to be identical. 12�5 External power meter External power meters can be connected to every Solar-Log™ model via the S0 input and/or the RS-485 bus. Solar-Log™ devices have a varying number of SO inputs: S0 inputs Solar-Log™...
  • Page 53 Connecting accessories External power meters/accumulating meters With multiple phase meters, a basic distinction is made between phase-exact and accumulating meters. Accumulating meters provide the total values from all three phases. The meter calculates the total output (also to and from the grid) of the individual phases and provides this total as a single value. In the example: Phase 1 supplies 3 kW via an inverter (single phase).

  • Page 54: Wiring For S0 Meter

    Connecting accessories 12�6 Wiring for S0 meter The SO connection for external power meters is connected to a 6-pin S0A-In/Out connection (S0-IN A and S0-OUT) or to 4-pin S0-IN B as follows: SO meters in general Power meter Solar-Log™ Assignment Connecting a bridge be- tween pins 3 and 4.
  • Page 55 Connecting accessories Wiring for Inepro 1250D meter via S0 Article Number: 255421 Inepro 1250D Power meter Solar-Log™ Assignment Pin 9 - S0+ Pin 8 - S0- Connecting a bridge be- tween pins 3 and 4. Wiring for Iskra WS0021 meter via S0 Article Number: 255346 Iskra WS0021 Power meter...

  • Page 56: Wiring For Rs485 Meter

    Connecting accessories 12�7 Wiring for RS485 meter The meter's RS485 output can be connected to any RS485 interface (A, B and C) on the Solar-Log™. Overview • 2-pin wiring. • The communication address does not have to be assigned. Installation steps •...
  • Page 57 Connecting accessories Note These meters cannot be used together at the same bus input with inverters that are connected to RS422 (e.g. Fronius). Note Inepro 1250D All three phases have to be connected for the Solar-Log™ to accurately detect the meter.

  • Page 58: 12�8 Installation Utility Meter (Only Solar-Log 1000 And 2000)

    Connecting accessories 12�8 Installation Utility Meter (only Solar-Log 1000 and 2000) The Solar-Log™ Utility Meter is a universal metering device. It can be integrated in both low- and medium- voltage networks (via a transformer) and is needed for various functions: •...

  • Page 59: Fig.: Utility Meter Connection Diagram For Voltage Measurements In Low-Voltage Power Grids

    Connecting accessories Connecting the Utility Meter to the power grid Fig.: Utility Meter connection diagram for voltage measurements in low-voltage power grids Fig.: Utility Meter connection diagram for voltage measurements with current transformers (medium volt- age)

  • Page 60: Fig.: Utility Meter Connection Diagram For Current Measurements With Current Transformers

    Connecting accessories Fig.: Utility Meter connection diagram for current measurements with current transformers Procedure • Enter the supply voltage into the Utility Meter Note We recommend using a fuse to safeguard the connection lines for the supply voltage. Please follow the instructions in the Janitza UMG 104 manual. Note Supply voltages that do not correspond to the specifications on the rating plate can cause malfunctions and damage the device.
  • Page 61 Connecting accessories Note The measurement voltage must in effect be at least 10V or an exact measurement is not possible. • Connect the Utility Meter to the RS485 bus of the Solar-Log™ according to the following diagram: Wiring the Utility Meter Terminal block connec- Utility meter tor RS485 Solar-Log™...

  • Page 62: Solar-Log™ Smart Relay Box

    Connecting accessories 12�9 Solar-Log™ Smart Relay Box The Smart Relay Box makes it possible to switch 8 relays via the Smart Energy control logic depending on the current production (surplus). The Relay Box has: • 4 inverter contacts • 4 make contracts Characteristics of the relays: Maximum current load: 0.5 A @ 120 V...

  • Page 63: Fig.: Smart Relay Box Relay Output (Change-Over Contact) Diagram

    Connecting accessories Note The Solar-Log™ Smart Relay Box cannot be connected together with PM+ packages on a Solar-Log™. Relay output assignments Fig.: Smart Relay Box relay output (change-over contact) diagram Fig.: Smart Relay Box relay output (make contact) diagram...

  • Page 64: 13 Other Connections

    Other connections 13 Other connections 13�1 Alarm contact (only Solar-Log 1000 and 2000) The Solar-Log 1000 and 2000 have an alarm contact which is triggered if the connection is broken. This function can be used for various applications: • Anti-theft protection for the modules or inverters •...

  • Page 65: 13�2 Relay (Only Solar-Log 1000, 1200 And 2000)

    Other connections 13�2 Relay (only Solar-Log 1000, 1200 and 2000) The Solar-Log™ has a potential-free control relay, which is activated under the following conditions: • Alarm contact triggered • Active power reduction activated • Optimization of self-consumption The relay may be loaded with a maximum of 24 V DC and 2 A. A 230 V appliance must be connected via another load relay.

  • Page 66: 14 Installation

    Installation 14 Installation The Solar-Log™ has an integrated web server, which contains all the software necessary for operation and configuration. No additional software needs to be installed on the PC to access the Solar-Log™. A common web browser with JavaScript enabled is required. We recommend using the current version of Mozilla's Firefox, Google's Chrome or Microsoft's Internet Explorer.

  • Page 67: 14�1�1 Instructions For Connection Through The Powerline Package

    The Solar-Log 200 and 300 is configured completely from a connected PC or laptop. Requirements • All cables and accessories (if any) have been connected to the Solar-Log 200 and 300. • The Solar-Log is connected to an Internet router.

  • Page 68: 14�2�1 Carrying Out The Initial Set Up Of The Solar-Log 200 And 300

    Installation 14�2�1 Carrying out the initial set up of the Solar-Log 200 and 300 The initial configuration of Solar-Log 200 and 300 is made via the web browser menu. Procedure: • Enter the address http://solar-log in the address bar of the web browser.

  • Page 69: 14�3�1 Carrying Out The Initial Set Up Of The Solar-Log 1200

    Installation 14�3�1 Carrying out the initial set up of the Solar-Log 1200 The initial configuration of Solar-Log 1200 is made via a Web browser. Procedure: • Enter the address http://solar-log in the address bar of the web browser. • A selection of display languages is displayed. •...

  • Page 70: Starting The Coniguration

    Installation 14�5 Starting the coniguration The various options to open the main menu of the Solar-Log™ are listed below: Device URL • Start the web browser • Enter http://solar-log in the address bar and press the ENTER key • The main menu of the Solar-Log™ is displayed Fig.: Main menu of the Solar-Log 2000 PM+ GPRS...

  • Page 71: Fig.: Solar-Log™ Model Tag

    Installation Alternatively, the Solar-Log™ can also be accessed as follows: IP address from an automatic IP range • Start web browser • Enter http://169.254.wx.yz in the address bar and press the ENTER key. Here wxyz stands for the last 4 digits from serial number of the Solar-Log™.

  • Page 72: Using The Browser Menu

    Installation 14�6 Using the browser menu The browser menu of the Solar-Log™ functions like a website. The menu is divided into three main sections: • Main menu (A) • Left navigation (B) • Tab (C) • Configuration page (D) The sections Yield data and Diagnostic are described in the user manuals of the respective models. The browser menu has various operation menus.

  • Page 73: Fig.: Control Elements In The Browser Menu

    Installation Control elements The following control elements are used in the browser menu: Control elements in the browser menu Control element Meaning Text ield Text ield with incorrect or missing entry Drop-down selection list Virtual switch deactivated and activated The question mark boxes display additional informa- tion Check boxes Several boxes can be se-...

  • Page 74: 15 Main Menu

    Main menu 15 Main menu The main menu is divided into the following sections: • Configuration • Diagnosis • Yield data The sections Diagnostic and Yield data are described in the user manuals.

  • Page 75: 16 Coniguration Menu

    Configuration Menu 16 Coniguration Menu Configuration menu is divided into the following sub-sections: • Network • Internet • Devices • Plant • Notifications • Smart Energy • Feed-In Management • Direct Marketing (as long as a license has been purchased and entered) •...
  • Page 76 Configuration Menu 16�2 Ethernet Fig.: Ethernet settings The Ethernet settings for the Solar-Log™ are adjusted in this tab. Obtain IP address automatically (DHCP) Here the following options are available: • Activate Obtain IP address automatically • Deactivate Obtain IP address automatically. With the default settings of the Solar-Log™, the Obtain IP address automatically option is deactivated.

  • Page 77: Gprs (Only Solar-Log™ Gprs)

    Configuration Menu 16�3 GPRS (only Solar-Log™ GPRS) Fig.: GPRS settings In many cases where no DSL or telephone connection is available, a GPRS mobile network is the only op- tion to connect to the Internet to send e-mails, text messages (SMS) and data to the homepage. In order to establish a GPRS connection, the data from the GPRS service provider needs to be entered in the following fields.
  • Page 78 Configuration Menu APN shortcut Selection of major mobile service providers (APN user and password are automatically filled in) APN (Access Point Name) of the mobile service provider Users User name for your mobile phone account Password Password for the mobile phone account SIM PIN PIN number of the SIM card Max.
  • Page 79 Configuration Menu PUK entry SIM PUK A locked SIM card can be unlocked in the menu. Enter the PUK code / super PIN of the SIM card and then go to Send Caution After sending the PUK code / super PIN, the PIN of the SIM card is reset to the one de- fined in the GPRS Settings | SIM PIN menu.

  • Page 80: 16�3�1 General Information About Gprs Devices

    Configuration Menu 16�3�1 General Information about GPRS Devices We recommend checking and cleaning SIM cards once a year. The contact points of the SIM card could start corroding due to humidity and should be cleaned regularly with a suitable medium (no screwdriver or cleaning solvents) to ensure trouble-free operations.

  • Page 81: Wifi (Only Solar-Log Wifi)

    Configuration Menu 16�4 WiFi (only Solar-Log WiFi) Fig.: WiFi settings The Solar-Log™ WiFi models are equipped to be connected in a wireless local area network. Status section Activate WiFi The WiFi function can be switched on and off with the function.
  • Page 82 Configuration Menu Network Settings section Start search Searching button is used to initiate a search for wireless networks. The status is dis- played. Once the search is completed, the wireless networks found are listed and can be selected from the SSID. The Solar-Log™...

  • Page 83: Proxy

    Configuration Menu 16�5 Proxy Fig.: Proxy settings Display advanced configuration The proxy function is not enabled by default. To use a proxy needs to be activated under Configuration | System The proxy settings need to be configured in the Solar-Log™ to enable Internet communication via the proxy server.

  • Page 84: 17 Internet Coniguration

    Classic 2nd Edition • Self-made (Solar-Log 200, 500 and 1000) • Classic 1st Edition (only Solar-Log 200, 500 and 1000) Local Monitoring The function is activated from the portal selection box by checking the box. After select- ing local monitoring, additional tabs appear.

  • Page 85: E-Mail

    • Deviation from target power We recommend using the e-mail address provided by Solare Datensysteme GmbH for sending e-mails. This is sent to you by e-mail as part of the portal registration process. In addition, you also have the option of saving your own address.

  • Page 86: Text Message (Sms)

    Internet Configuration Connection security The security method from the particular e-mail provider has to be selected next to the point Connection security. The port for the secure connection is to be entered after the SMPT server. Fig.: Example coniguration STATTLS to send e-mail with GMX Status &...

  • Page 87: Export

    Internet Configuration 17�5 Export The automatic data export allows the yield data to be periodically transferred to the server. Various data formats and export intervals are available. Exporting settings to an external server Procedure • Activate Export switch. • Enter FTP server the name of the server name in the box.

  • Page 88: 18 Coniguring Connected Devices

    Configuring connected devices 18 Coniguring connected devices Configuration | Devices From the menu , the PV plant components connected to the Solar-Log™ can be • defined • detected • and configured. We recommend the following procedures for new installations: • First define the interface to be used for the connected devices •...

  • Page 89: Fig.: Example Of A Device Deinition With The Help Text Displayed

    Configuring connected devices Section RS485-B RS485-B is a combined interface on which an RS422 inverter can also be connected. Here you can configure the components that are connected to this input. These components can be: • Inverter/Other • Power meters or •...

  • Page 90: Deining Smart Energy Switching

    Configuring connected devices 18�2 Deining Smart Energy Switching The switches that are to be used for the Smart Energy function - switching on appliances in certain pro- duction scenarios - have to be defined and configured. A maximum of 10 switches is available. Configuration | Devices | Definition Select the definition in the menu.
  • Page 91 Configuring connected devices Note When a new device is configured in the switch configuration section, a detection needs to be performed, otherwise the measured values are not recorded. Note If the SmartPlugs record data and an appliance was installed during the device detec- tion, this is assigned the switch name in the Configuration | Devices | Definition | Smart Energy...

  • Page 92: 18�3 Deining The Solar-Log™ Meter (Only Solar-Log™ Meter)

    Configuring connected devices 18�3 Deining the Solar-Log™ Meter (only Solar-Log™ Meter) With this model version, an extra tab Meter is displayed in the Configuration | Devices | Definition menu. Fig.: Device deinition for the Solar-Log™ Meter Operating mode: • Select the desired operating mode The listed operating modes refer to the different possible measuring combinations.
  • Page 93 Configuring connected devices Input definition section • The following CTs are available: Solar-Log™ CT 16A Solar-Log™ CT 100A - C Solar-Log™ CT 100A - o user-defined • The settings for the Solar-Log™ CTs have been pre-defined for the current ratio. •...

  • Page 94: Device Detection

    Configuring connected devices 18�4 Device Detection During the Device Detection process, all of the predefined devices in the Device Definition menu which are connected to the Solar-Log™ interfaces are searched for and recognized. During the Device Detection process, the Solar-Log™'s internal data structure is prepared for these devices. Procedure: •...

  • Page 95: Coniguring Devices

    Configuring connected devices 18�5 Coniguring devices After the Device Detection has been successfully completed, the detected devices have to be defined Configuration | Devices | Configuration in the menu. Depending on the device, different settings might be needed for the configuration. The following devices are listed in the device overview: •...

  • Page 96: 18�5�2 Coniguring Power Meters

    Configuring connected devices • IA distinct name can be assigned to every generator/MPP tracker in the Label box. • SAVE settings 18�5�2 Coniguring power meters A function needs to be assigned to power meters to configure them. Possible functions for power meters: •...

  • Page 97: 18�5�4 Coniguring Ego Smart Heaters

    Configuring connected devices 18�5�4 Coniguring EGO Smart Heaters EGO Smart Heaters can be selected from the drop-down menu from the Device Configuration menu and configured accordingly. Procedure: • Select the Smart Heater from the drop-down menu under devices. • Enter the maximum storage temperature [C°]. The maximum storage temperature can range from 40°C to 80°C .

  • Page 98: 18�5�5 Coniguring Idm Heat Pumps

    Configuring connected devices 18�5�5 Coniguring IDM Heat Pumps IDM heat pumps can be selected from the drop-down menu from the Device Configuration menu and con- figured accordingly. Procedure: • Select the IDM heat pumps from the drop-down menu under devices. •...

  • Page 99: 18�5�6 Module Fields

    Configuring connected devices 18�5�6 Module Fields Each connected MPP tracker is assigned to a module field. Module fields are subdivided according to the type of the solar module, angles of inclination and alignment. If all modules within a system are of the same type and have the same alignment, only one module field, e.g.

  • Page 100: Battery

    Configuring connected devices 18�7 Battery The following configuration options are available for connected batteries from the Battery menu (it only appears when a battery is connected). • Battery size Enter the battery size in Wh in this box. • Consumption meter includes battery charge This box enables recording the battery charges from the consumption meter.

  • Page 101: 19 Coniguring Plant Data

    Configuring Plant Data 19 Coniguring Plant Data Plant There are settings for the following sections in the menu: • General • Graphic • Plant groups • Forecast • Tariff and Costs 19�1 General Plant information The general plant information is to be entered in the plant information menu. This tab is only displayed when Export and Backup is activated.

  • Page 102: Plant Groups

    Note When using several plant groups, only one plant group can be used with a tariff mode with self-consumption refund or self-consumption. Note Plant groups cannot be created for Solar-Log 200 and Solar-Log 500 devices. Procedure: • Select Configuration | Plant | Plant groups from the menu.

  • Page 103: Deining The Pv Plant's Forecast Data

    Configuring Plant Data yield data ways scales the graphics up as much as possible in the section. The auto scaling can be disabled again for the respective graphics. If the advanced configuration and this menu are deactivated, the graph- ics are always automatically scaled. 19�4 Deining the PV plant's forecast data By setting forecast values for the yield data, you can check on the graph whether the plant is reaching the desired annual yield or not.

  • Page 104: Deining The Feed-In Tarif

    Configuring Plant Data 19�5 Deining the Feed-in tarif The feed-in tariff is generally used to calculate a PV plant's output in financial terms. Considering that self-consumption is used at more and more plants, there are also other calculation modes. General The plant costs are set in euros in the General menu.

  • Page 105: Fig.: Tariff - Tariff Settings

    Configuring Plant Data Self-consumption mode This mode is used in cases in which there is no reimbursement from a feed-in tariff. There is a financial incentive for using self-produced power when its production costs are lower than the costs for power ob- tained from the gird.
  • Page 106 Configuring Plant Data The following settings based on the market integration model 90/10 are displayed as an example in the illustration "Tariff - Tariff settings:" • Date (when the calculation is applied). • Amount (the amount set for the 90% share). •...

  • Page 107: 20 Coniguring Notiications

    Configuring Notifications 20 Coniguring Notiications Notifications Various types of notifications can be configured in the menu. The following tabs can be displayed: • Recipient • Device notifications • Yield • Alarm • Power & Failure • 20�1 Recipient The Solar-Log™ contains an e-mail program which can send messages in the following situations: •...

  • Page 108: 20�2 Device Notiications

    Configuring Notifications 20�2 Device notiications If certain status or fault codes occur, Solar-Log™ can send messages by e-mail or text message (SMS). The Solar-Log™ retrieves fault messages from the connected inverters. Therefore, the status and fault codes can vary depending on the inverters installed. The codes are always divided into two groups.

  • Page 109: Fig.: Coniguration Example For Iltering Status And Fault Codes

    Configuring Notifications Filter status and fault codes The default setting is that messages are sent for all fault codes. Custom limits to sending notifications can be configured in this section. The status and fault messages that do not have any influence on the inverter operation can be filtered out with this function.

  • Page 110: 20�3 Yield

    Configuring Notifications 20�3 Yield Yield notifications can be configured in this tab. Notifications per e-mail Procedure Select the extent of the yield notification message in this section. The following selection options are avail- able: • Deactivated • Yield overview short •...

  • Page 111: 20�4 Alarm (Only Solar-Log 1000 And 2000)

    Configuring Notifications 20�4 Alarm (only Solar-Log 1000 and 2000) The Solar-Log™ continuously monitors its internal alarm contact. If this contact is opened, it sets off an Alarm alarm which can be indicated in various ways. In the tab, the alarm contact can be activated and different types of notification can be configured.
  • Page 112 Configuring Notifications • Enter the monitoring end • Enter the Minimum amount of feed-in power • Enter the Deviation as a percentage • Enter the fault duration in intervals This indicates how long a fault should be continuously present, before it is recognized as a fault. The minimum fault duration is 5 minutes, but a longer one should be selected.

  • Page 113: 20�6 Pm

    Configuring Notifications Save all When using this button, all of the settings are saved for all of the detected devices. Using the same settings for several or all of the devices is a good idea when the devices can be compared with each other.

  • Page 114: 21 Editing Data

    Editing Data 21 Editing Data Configuration | Data menu offers several functions in regard to the data recorded by the Solar-Log™ and contains the following options: • Initial yield • Data correction • System backup • Backup • Reset 21�1 Initial yield This function manually imports initial yields from previous recorded daily data into the Solar-Log.

  • Page 115: Data Correction

    Editing Data Import daily data Calculate monthly/yearly data restart • The Solar-Log™ resets itself • Check the imported data in the yield data section. 21�2 Data correction Here you can adjust the values for previous days or change daily totals. Procedure •...
  • Page 116 Editing Data Procedure • Click on Prepare • After the data has been prepared, the Download option is displayed. • Download Click on • Depending on your browser settings, a window pops up with the options to open the file with a program or save file.

  • Page 117: Backup

    Editing Data Restoring configuration from USB section This function imports the solarlog_config.dat (or solarlog_config_YYMMDD.dat) configuration file from a USB stick which is directly connected to the device into the Solar-Log™. Procedure • Click on RESTORE. • Backup files are searched for on the USB stick that is directly connected to the Solar-Log™ First it looks in the main directory of the USB stick for solarlog_config.dat, then it looks in the / backup directory.
  • Page 118 Editing Data Saving data backup to hard drive section With the function a backup can be created and saved to a hard disk. A Solar-Log backup file has the following file name: solarlog_backup.dat. Procedure • Click on Prepare • The progress and status of the update are displayed End current measuring Select the USB storage device Save configuration.

  • Page 119: Reset

    Editing Data Restoring backup from USB section This function restores a backup file with the name solarlog_backup.dat from the USB stick connected directly to the device to the Solar-Log™. Procedure • Click on RESTORE. • A configuration file is search for on the connected USB stick First it looks in the main directory of the USB stick for solarlog_backup.dat, then it looks in the / backup directory.
  • Page 120 Editing Data Resetting inverter configuration section If the Device Detection needs to be started again, it is recommended to delete the previous inverter con- figuration with this function. Procedure • Click on RESET. • If you are sure that the inverter configuration should be deleted, click on Continue. Otherwise click on Cancel.

  • Page 121: 22 System Coniguration

    System Configuration 22 System Coniguration Configuration | System menu has the basic settings for the Solar-Log™ and contains the following tabs: • Access control • Language/Country/Time • Display • Licenses • Firmware 22�1 Access control Access protection for different parts of the Solar-Log™ can be configured in this menu. The following sections can be restricted with pin codes or passwords •...
  • Page 122 System Configuration Note We advise installers to discuss with their customers the scope of the settings in the area of feed-in management, to block the configuration menu using a password and to assign an individual password. Procedure • Activate the for the desired menus password restriction •...

  • Page 123: Fig.: Coniguring The Time On The Solar-Log

    System Configuration Time section Solar-Log™ has an integrated real-time clock which can maintain the clock time even in the case of a power failure or grid disconnection, and for a long period (50 days). The clock time is factory-set, but it may be lost due to long periods of storage. The time zone, date and summertime values must be set correctly, so that no incorrect statuses or results are obtained during monitoring and graph display, e.g.
  • Page 124 System Configuration Automatic time synchronization section To automatically synchronize the system time, the Solar-Log™ regularly contacts a network time protocol (NTP) server. If the Solar-Log™ is connected to the Internet via a router, the synchronization occurs during the night. With a GPRS connection, the time synchronization occurs during a data transfer. Procedure •...

  • Page 125: 22�4 Licenses

    System Configuration Slide show section After the selected time, the display shows "Overview graph – Daily graph – Monthly graph – Yearly graph – Overall graph – Large display graph" at 15 second intervals. Procedure • Enter the desired time in minutes.
  • Page 126 Check for Update from the Internet section With this function, the Solar-Log™ contacts the Solare Datensysteme GmbH firmware servers to check if a new version is available and offers to install it. Check for Update from USB With this function, the Solar-Log™...
  • Page 127 System Configuration Note By activating this function, you give Solare Datensysteme GmbH permission to auto- matically load minor updates. This function is not intended to replace manual firmware updates.

  • Page 128: 23 Smart Energy

    Smart Energy 23 Smart Energy 23�1 Setting up the Smart Energy Control Logic The Smart Energy function is managed according to pre-defined profiles. The following profile options are available: • Surplus management upper threshold for This profile is defined based on two thresholds. The threshold is defined with an activation lower threshold for deactivation and a...
  • Page 129 Smart Energy The Relay Box has 8 relays. The relays can be switched on in stages. The value for the activation the individual relays needs to be defined. • Threshold and Time Control With this profile, appliances can be controlled based on the configured switching thresholds and also with optional automatic timer settings.

  • Page 130: 24 Feed-In Management

    Feed-In Management 24 Feed-In Management Access Feed-in Management via the menu Configuration | Feed-in Management In this section you have the possibility to implement the grid operator's requirements in regard to active and reactive power control. Note The Solar-Log™ is not equipped with protection functions such as grid and plant pro- tection, section switches and Q/U protection.
  • Page 131 Feed-In Management Plant passwords Configuration | Feed-in Management | Plant Pa- The log-on data can be entered for the inverters in the rameters | Plant Passwords menu – as long as the devices configured support this function.. • Inverter Password Plant password, if service password is required to access the inverters.

  • Page 132: 24�1�2 Active Power

    Feed-In Management 24�1�2 Active power The following modes are available from the Feed-in Management | Active power menu: • Deactivated • Remote controlled • Remote controlled with the calculation of self-consumption • 70% fixed reduction • 70% Fixed reduction with the calculation of self-consumption •...

  • Page 133: 24�1�3 Active Power Deactivated

    Feed-In Management Dynamic control for different module orientations Depending on the plant, there might be different module orientations. To integrate these differences with the active power, the switch "Dynamic control for different module orientations" needs to be activated Feed-In Management | Active Power (deactivated by default).

  • Page 134: Fig.: Schematic Diagram Of A Ripple Control Receiver With Four Relays

    Feed-In Management Channel settings for power reduction section The relay outputs for the ripple control receiver are connected to the PM+ input of the Solar-Log™ PM+. This allows the grid operator's signals to be evaluated by the Solar-Log™. Fig.: Schematic diagram of a ripple control receiver with four relays. The relay for active power control is wired to the PM+ interface.

  • Page 135: Fig.: Channel Settings For Power Reduction

    Feed-In Management Fig.: Channel settings for power reduction For each level, the input signal combination and a value for the power in % is entered. Checking the box next to the digital inputs of the PM+ interface (D_IN_1 to D_IN_4) means that theses inputs are supplied with 5V from pin1 to reduce to the percentage of the set in the box "Power in %".

  • Page 136: Log™ Pm+)

    Feed-In Management 24�1�5 Remote controlled active power reduction with the calculation of self- consumption (only Solar-Log™ PM+) Remote controlled active power reduction This function is an enhancement to the function described in the previous chapter. This function does not correspond to provisions of the German EEG laws and has to be arranged with the grid operator before being used.

  • Page 137: 24�1�7 70% Fixed Reduction With The Calculation Of Self-Consumption

    Feed-In Management Note The 70% reduction is always applied to the entire plant. All of the inverters are controlled on the same level by the Solar-Log™, independent of their alignments (east-west orientation). This can lead to a lower feed-in amount than the maximum allowed.

  • Page 138: 24�1�8 Adjustable Reduction

    Feed-In Management 24�1�8 Adjustable reduction This function allows the maximum amount of grid feed-in power to be configured. The reduction level in regard to the amount of connected generator power can be freely defined as a percentage (X%). The So- lar-Log™...

  • Page 139: 24�1�9 Adjustable Reduction With The Calculation Of Self-Consumption

    Feed-In Management 24�1�9 Adjustable Reduction with the Calculation of Self-Consumption This function allows the maximum amount of grid feed-in power to be configured. The reduction level in regard to the amount of connected generator power can be freely defined as a percentage (X%). The amount of self-consumption is taken into account for this calculation.

  • Page 140: 24�1�1 Reactive Power Deactivated

    Feed-In Management Interface section Depending on the type of Solar-Log™, the interfaces for communication with the connected inverters are shown here. Depending on the model used, this list can also contain fewer entries. Select the interface or interfaces that correspond to those to which the inverters that will be controlled are connected.

  • Page 141: 24�1�3 Fixed Reactive Power In Var

    Feed-In Management 24�1�3 Fixed reactive power in Var Reactive Power Management This function allows the connected inverters to generate a certain reactive power in Var for a definable period of time. Procedure: • Select Fixed reactive power in • Activate the interfaces. •...

  • Page 142: 24�1�4 Variable Cos (Phi) Shift Factor Over Characteristic Curve P/Pn

    Feed-In Management 24�1�4 Variable cos (Phi) shift factor over characteristic curve P/Pn The function allows the cos (Phi) to be adjusted according to characteristic curve P/Pn. With a characteristic curve P/Pn, the ratio of the currently generated power (P) to nominal power (maxi- mum output) (Pn) is determined.

  • Page 143: 24�1�5 Variable Reactive Power Via The Characteristic Curve Q(U)

    Feed-In Management 24�1�5 Variable reactive power via the characteristic curve Q(U) (only Solar-Log 2000 with Utility Meter) In order to be able to achieve this function, the Solar-Log™ Utility Meter is required in addition to a Solar- Log 2000. Reactive Power Management The Solar-Log™...
  • Page 144 Feed-In Management • SAVE the settings. The characteristic curve displayed changes according to the values entered. 4-point characteristic curve By selecting "4-point characteristic curve" it is possible to define a characteristic curve using four points. Procedure: • variable reactive power via the characteristic curve Q(U) Select as the type.

  • Page 145: 24�1�6 Remote-Controlled Ixed Value Cos (Phi) Shift Factor (Only Solar-Log™ Pm+)

    Feed-In Management 24�1�6 Remote-controlled ixed value cos (Phi) shift factor (only Solar-Log™ PM+) This option allows the cos (Phi) shift factor to be remotely controlled by the grid operator. To enable this function, a ripple control receiver or similar device is required. Typically, these devices are provided by the grid operator for a fee.

  • Page 146: Fig.: Channel Settings For Remote Controlled Cos (Phi)

    Feed-In Management sions can be configured. Ripple control receivers generally possess 2 to 5 relays. The assignment of the individual relay states for a particular shift factor is specified by the respective grid operator and stored in the Solar-Log™ using this matrix.

  • Page 147: 24�2 Linking (Only Solar-Log 1000 And 2000)

    Feed-In Management scribed in “24.1.5 Variable reactive power via the characteristic curve Q(U) (only Solar-Log2000 with Utility Meter)” on page 143. Examples of ripple control receiver connections and the corresponding configuration are in the appendix of this manual. 24�2 Linking (only Solar-Log 1000 and 2000) The linking function is to be used when there are not enough interfaces on one Solar-Log™...

  • Page 148: 24�3 Proile

    Feed-In Management 24�3 Proile For feed-in management, PM+ profiles come with the Solar-Log™ PM Package equipment. These profiles contain the pre-configured settings for feed-in management and enable the PM+ Package I/O Boxes The profiles are delivered in the config_pmprofil_NameGridOperator.dat file format. Procedure: •...
  • Page 149 Feed-In Management Note If a new PM+Profile needs to be imported, the current profile has to be reset first Note A special operator specific installation manual is included for the installation of the PM+ Package.

  • Page 150: 25 Direct Marketing

    Direct Marketing 25 Direct Marketing Note With the amendment of the German Renewable Energy Act (EEG 2014), direct market- ing is required for all new plants with an output greater than 500 kW. Starting 01 January 2016, the requirement applies to all plants with an output greater than 100 kW.
  • Page 151 Direct Marketing Energy & Meteo / Next Kraftwerke Energy & Meteo Next Kraftwerke Direct marketing via is carried out using remote control options. The following remote control options are available: • Modbus • Ripple Control Receiver • Ripple control receiver with consideration of self-consumption We offer different license models via a corresponding license key.

  • Page 152: 26 Direct Device Conigurations

    Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1200 and 2000) 26 Direct Device Conigurations (Solar-Log 1200 and 2000) The display of the Solar-Log 1200 and 2000 is a touchscreen. It is operated by touching the menu selec- tions with your finger or by using a stylus. 26�1 Display menu structure The main menu on the device is divided into the following sections: Display menu structure...

  • Page 153: 26�2 Control Elements On The Display

    Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1200 and 2000) 26�2 Control Elements on the Display You can access the sub menus by tapping on the symbol on the right side of the screen. You can always view the power output for the current day by tapping on the top area with the time and date.

  • Page 154: 26�4�1 Initial Coniguration (Only Solar-Log 1200)

    Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1200 and 2000) 26�4�1 Initial coniguration (only Solar-Log 1200) The initial configuration is automatically started for the initial setup. However, it can also be started at any Start | Initial Configuration time from the menu. Procedure: •...

  • Page 155: Fig.: Display: Device Selection In The Initial Coniguration

    Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1200 and 2000) Fig.: Display: Device selection in the initial coniguration Fig.: Display: Power meter selection in the initial coniguration • The connected meters are selected on the last page. Touch Save to apply these settings.

  • Page 156: 26�5 Device Detection (Only Solar-Log 1200)

    Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1200 and 2000) 26�5 Device Detection (only Solar-Log 1200) • Access this function from the Configuration | Start | Device Detection menu. • The components entered during the initial configuration are searched for on each interface of the Solar-Log™.

  • Page 157: 26�5�1 Easy Installation (Only Solar-Log 1200)

    Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1200 and 2000) Fig.: Display: Device detection completed 26�5�1 Easy Installation (only Solar-Log 1200) After selecting the language and country, the initial setup can be carried out with the Easy Installation configuration wizard. Easy Installation can be started for initial setup and carries out the initial set up intui- tively step by step.

  • Page 158: 26�6 Basic Settings Menu

    Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1200 and 2000) 26�6 Basic settings menu The Basic settings is divided into the following sections: • Network • Portal 26�6�1 Basic Settings | Network menu Configuration | Basic Settings | Network menu The menu consists of two configuration pages. Page 1 is divided into the following sections: •...

  • Page 159: 26�6�2 Basic Settings | Portal Menu

    Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1200 and 2000) Next page of network settings appears. By tapping on , the second On the second page of the menu, the • network router, • gateway and alternate DNS server can be configured. The configuration can be saved and ended by tapping on Save or 26�6�2 Basic Settings | Portal menu The following selections can be made from this menu: •...
  • Page 160 Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1200 and 2000) Importing the yield data section This function imports the yield data from the solarlog_backup.dat file into the Solar-Log™. Note The Solar-Log™ has to be configured or the configuration file needs to be imported be- fore yield data can be imported.
  • Page 161 Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1200 and 2000) • When a firmware file is found on the USB stick, click on Next to import it. • The data is being imported Please wait • reboots itself Solar-Log™ • new firmware has been imported...

  • Page 162: Direct Device Conigurations (Solar-Log 500)

    Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 500) 27 Direct Device Conigurations (Solar-Log 500) 27�1 Display: normal operation During normal operations, the current value and the day's value are shown in the two-line text display. 27�2 Coniguration with the keypad The Solar-Log 500 can be operated via the keypad located under the display. Using the keys, you can navigate the menu: Coniguration with the keypad Mode...

  • Page 163: Deining System Settings

    Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 500) 27�3 Deining system settings Under System settings the following settings are made: • Language • Country • Date and time • Large External Display • Firmware 27�3�1 System | Language The display language for the Solar-Log™ can be set in this menu. The selected display language applies both to the display and the web browser.

  • Page 164: 27�3�4 Correcting The Day Light Saving Time Settings

    Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 500) 27�3�4 Correcting the Day Light Saving Time settings • Select System | Date/Time | Day Light Saving Time settings from the menu. • Select the desired Day Light Saving Time settings • Press ENTER to save. 27�3�5 System | Large External Display Large displays can be connected to the Solar-Log using two different connection types.

  • Page 165: Coniguring Network Settings ("Network" Menu)

    Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 500) 27�4 Coniguring network settings ("Network" menu) The network configuration, i.e. allocation of an IP address for the local network, can be performed either automatically or manually. 27�4�1 Obtain an IP address automatically (Network / Automatic) For automatic configuration, the Solar-Log must be connected to an Internet router which has the au- tomatic network addressing service (DHCP).

  • Page 166: Coniguring Inverters

    Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 500) • Turn DNS Server on/off In some networks, the DNS server is a separate address for resolving Internet addresses, and is not the same as the Internet router (gateway). • DNS Server Select • depending on whether a DNS server is to be used. •...

  • Page 167: 27�5�4 Setting Power Meter On S0 Input

    Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 500) 27�5�4 Setting Power meter on S0 input If an external S0 power meter is used, it must be activated here. The S0 meter can be configured flexibly and used in 3 operating modes: • as a consumption meter. •...

  • Page 168: 27�5�7 Re-Detecting Inverters

    Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 500) 27�5�7 Re-detecting inverters If new inverters have been added to the system or replaced, it will also be necessary to carry out a new detection. This will not cause any loss of data, as Solar Log 500automatically re-formats the data. Note Before preforming detection, it is important to save the current system data and make a backup.

  • Page 169: 27�6�2 Pin Lock (Internal | Pin Lock)

    Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 500) 27�6�2 PIN lock (Internal | PIN lock) Here, a 4-digit PIN code can be entered to restrict access to the configuration menu on the Solar-Log 500 display. This PIN code has no effect on the operation through the web browser. This can be protected separately. Procedure: 1.

  • Page 170: Direct Device Conigurations (Solar-Log 1000)

    Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000) 28 Direct Device Conigurations (Solar-Log 1000) 28�1 Working with the touchscreen The display of the Solar-Log 1000 is a touchscreen. It is operated by touching the menu selections with your finger. Fig.: Initial screen: Overview screen On the initial screen in normal operation, the unit display gives an overview of system information, with the date, time, the connected inverters, and various measurements and calculation data.

  • Page 171: Display Menu Structure

    Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000) 28�2 Display menu structure The main menu consists of the following four sections: • Graphic • Diagnosis • • Config. Fig.: Basic structure of the Main Menu of the Solar-Log 1000 display Touch a submenu item to open the related configuration dialog. Note This manual describes only the menu items under Config.for the configuration.

  • Page 172: 28�4 Initial Coniguration

    Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000) 28�4 Initial coniguration The "Initial configuration" menu is opened automatically at the initial startup. However, it can be opened again at any time afterwards by going to the Config. | Start | Initial Configuration menu. The initial configuration is made through dialog boxes: •...

  • Page 173: 28�4�2 Inverter Selection

    Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000) 28�4�2 Inverter selection In the inverter selection, manufacturers of the inverters connected to Solar-Log 1000 can be selected and assigned to all interfaces through a series of dialog boxes. Inverter selection order: • RS485-A • RS485/422-B •...

  • Page 174: 28�5 Changing Network Settings

    Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000) Procedure • Select Config | Start | Inverter Detection from the menu. • Touch Start. • The following overview screen then appears. All interfaces are scanned one after the other and any inverters found are listed under the predefined in- verter types.
  • Page 175 Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000) To configure the basic network settings: Go to the Config. menu | Basic | Network Here, the IP address and Subnet mask of the Solar-Log 1000 can be configured if necessary. However, all routers with the DHCP service enabled are pre-set so that this data is entered automatically. IP Address, Subnet Mask The default address is to set to be automatically obtained from DHCP and can be adjusted when using a direct PC connection or a router without the DHCP service, in order to allow access from the PC.
  • Page 176 Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000) Alternate DNS server In some networks, the DNS server is a separate address for resolving Internet addresses, and is not the same as the Internet router (gateway). In this case, tick the check box and enter the IP address of the DNS server. Settings for analog modem If Internet access by analog modem has been selected, the access data of the telephone service provider must be entered here.

  • Page 177: 28�6 Coniguring Wifi (Only The Wifi Models)

    Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000) Test field strength If the network connection has been set up through a GPRS modem, this button can be used to test the connection and the signal quality. Always stay online If this option is enabled, the modem remains online continuously. Only use Always stay online if you are us- ing an appropriate mobile communication tariff contract.

  • Page 178: Deining Plant Groups

    Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000) IP settings for WiFi operation Dialog boxes • Obtain automatically (DHCP) The IP address can be obtained automatically if Solar-Log 1000 is connected to an Internet router which allows the DHCP service. After saving and the automatic restart, the new IP address is dis- played.

  • Page 179: 28�7�1 Coniguring Inverter Data

    Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000) • Touch to select from the inverters list, then touch Back to close the list. • Under Name you can change the name of the group using the virtual keyboard, then confirm with • Plant group Back In the sub dialog box, touch...
  • Page 180 Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000) New number Input box for entering a new number. Unit name, Address / Serial number Display fields only, not editable: the internal device name of the inverter. The device designation and serial number are read off automatically for most manufacturers. In the case of other inverter manufacturers, the communication address is displayed.
  • Page 181 Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000) How to change the pulse factor: • Touch the input box for the Pulse Factor The virtual keyboard appears. • Enter the desired pulse factor and confirm with OK. • Touch Save and then Next to go to the next dialog. Setting up SO meters This sub dialog box is available only if a power meter is connected to Solar-Log 1000 and has been se- lected.
  • Page 182 Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000) • Enter the number of the module field and confirm with OK. • Touch Save and then Next to go to the next dialog. Dialog for multi-string inverters String Display field only, not editable: Module string numbers Module field Module field numbers can be used to assign the same types of strings or inverters.

  • Page 183: 28�8 Deining The Solar Plant's Forecast Data

    Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000) 28�8 Deining the solar plant's forecast data By setting forecast values for the yield data, you can check on the graph whether the plant is reaching the desired annual yield or not. To do this, a percentage rate is allocated to each month. This is deduced from the yield statistics over the previous years.

  • Page 184: 28�9 Setting Up Plant Monitoring

    Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000) Note The monthly percentages must add up to 100%. 28�9 Setting up plant monitoring Config. | Advanced | Plant monitoring From the menu , all of the settings can be centrally defined for the fault types that set off the alarm function. We recommend setting these parameters as the final step in the configuration.

  • Page 185: 28�11 Coniguring Alarm Messages And Signals For The Alarm Contact

    Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000) These check boxes are used to activate the display on the corresponding interface, and appear in the various dialog boxes that appear one after the other in the dialog sequence. • Each interface can be selected by marking it and saving •...

  • Page 186: 28�12 Rs485 Wireless Communications Package: Testing The Connection

    Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000) 28�12 RS485 wireless communications package: Testing the connection This dialog box is used to test the wireless connection to the optional RS485 wireless communications package. Config. | After testing an RS485 interface with the Connection Test, it has to be configured in the dialog Start Initial Configuration and the transmission speed for the wireless module has to be set to that of the inverters.

  • Page 187: 28�14 Coniguring Internal Device Settings

    Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000) • Enter the correction value for the day in kWh using the virtual keyboard and confirm with OK. • The value must correspond to the power meter reading, i.e. the real value for that day. •...

  • Page 188: Delete Data

    Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000) • Enter the PIN code (up to 8 digits) and confirm with OK. • Touch Save and then Next to go to the next dialog if required. Note If there was an error in the PIN code confirmation (in the Repeat box), an error message is displayed when exiting this dialog box and the PIN code remains unchanged.

  • Page 189: 28�15 Updating Irmware Automatically Or Manually

    • Update automatically via the Internet If this option is enabled, Solar-Log 1000 is updated automatically, if new firmware is available from Solare Datensysteme GmbH. To complete the update, Solar-Log 1000 restarts after downloading the firmware. • Also with Analog and GPRS Modems If this option is enabled, the firmware is also updated automatically through the modem connec- tion.

  • Page 190: 28�17 Setting The Country Settings

    Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000) 28�17 Setting the country settings The country settings set the currency, date format and time format (independently of the language set- ting). How to configure the country settings: • Select the Config. | Intern | Country Settings A list of countries is displayed for selection: •...

  • Page 191: 29�1 Meaning Of The Symbols On The Lcd Display

    Notifications on the LCD Status Display (Solar-Log 300, 1200 and 2000) 29 Notiications on the LCD Status Display (Solar-Log 300, 1200 and 2000) The Solar-Log 300, 1200 and 2000 have an LCD status display for notification on the during installation and operation.

  • Page 192: Fig.: Lcd Display - Meaning Of The Symbols

    Notifications on the LCD Status Display (Solar-Log 300, 1200 and 2000) Meter Booting progress SIM card Easy Installation active GPRS available Notiications from the Solar-Log™ Signal strength in combination with GPRS, WiFi or Bluetooth Encrypted WiFi connection Wireless Internet Time Input box for fault codes Fig.: LCD Display - Meaning of the symbols...

  • Page 193: 29�1�1 Fault Messages

    Notifications on the LCD Status Display (Solar-Log 300, 1200 and 2000) In this manual, the blinking symbols are depicted like this: Fig.: Blinking Internet symbol 29�1�1 Fault messages Fault messages from the connected devices If a device cannot be contacted by the Solar-Log™ (offline), the respective symbol blinks. OK is not displayed.

  • Page 194: 29�2 Notiications On The Lcd Display

    Notifications on the LCD Status Display (Solar-Log 300, 1200 and 2000) 29�2 Notiications on the LCD display There is a difference between the Easy Installation mode and normal operation in regard to the notifica- tions on the LCD display. 29�3 Normal operation The symbol for the connected components is continuously illuminated.

  • Page 195: Notiications By Led (Solar-Log 200, 500 And 1000)

    Notifications by LED (Solar-Log 200, 500 and 1000) 30 Notiications by LED (Solar-Log 200, 500 and 1000) 30�1 LED status indications On the front of the unit at the bottom left are four LEDs that show the operating status of the unit.
  • Page 196 Notifications by LED (Solar-Log 200, 500 and 1000) Faults LED 1 LED 2 LED E LED P Meaning and possible remedy quickly quickly For 5 min. during initialization: Error! Pull out power plug and plug » in again. slow slow Failed to synchronize the time via the Internet.

  • Page 197: 31 Faults

    Faults 31 Faults 31�1 Restarting and resetting 31�1�1 Reset buttons Effects of reset button: • Device is restarted (reset) • Factory settings are restored The reset button is located on the top of the housing. If the cover is in place, it must be removed to allow access to the reset button. Fig.: Reset buttons 31�1�2 Reset A reset is necessary if Solar-Log™...

  • Page 198: 31�1�3 Restoring The Factory Settings

    Faults Restarting Press the reset button with a paper clip or similar pointed object • The Solar-Log™ beeps and the following is displayed on the LCD: • After about 5 seconds, the Solar-Log™ beeps three times and the following is displayed: •...

  • Page 199: 31�1�4 Rebooting And Resetting Via The Web Menu

    Faults Restoring the factory settings Press and hold the reset button with a non-conducting pointed object • The Solar-Log™ beeps and the following is displayed on the LCD: • After about 15 seconds, the Solar-Log™ beeps three times and the following is displayed: •...

  • Page 200: Fault Messages

    Faults 31�2 Fault messages 31�2�1 Fault messages GPRS Status Configuration | Net- These fault messages are shown in the LCD display and also in the box under work | GPRS Fault messages GPRS Error code Message Possible cause/remedy -101 Too many failed attempts After several failed attempts, the modem goes into an error state.

  • Page 201: 31�2�2 Fault Messages Time

    Faults 31�2�2 Fault messages time These fault messages are displayed on the LCD display Fault messages Time Error code Message Possible cause or remedy No time/date set Set the time and date or use the automatic time synchronization function Just like error 1 The names have been changed with Firmware 3.0.2.

  • Page 202: 31�2�4 Fault Messages Internet

    Faults 31�2�4 Fault messages Internet These fault messages are displayed on the LCD display. The Internet symbol blinks and the corresponding error code is displayed. Fault messages Internet Error code Possible cause or remedy Check the Internet connection and network coniguration. Coniguration | Network The active DNS server conigured under | Ethernet is not available. Check the conigurations.

  • Page 203: 31�2�5 Fault Messages Export To External Server And Backup

    Faults 31�2�5 Fault messages Export to External Server and Backup These messages are shown in the Status box under Configuration | Network | Export Configuration | Network | Backup Fault messages Export (FTP) Error code Message Possible cause or remedy The access type was not conigured. An The server address could not be resolved.
  • Page 204 Faults Fault messages Export (FTP) Error code Message Possible cause or remedy The connection is being blocked by a irewall Socket could not be con- => make the necessary irewall conigurations nected. to allow the connection. Server overloaded => try again later. Unknown error STOR failed. There is a fault on the FTP server => try again later.

  • Page 205: 31�2�6 Fault Message E-Mail Transfer

    Faults Fault messages Export (FTP) Error code Message Possible cause/remedy Proxy no authentication The proxy server did not request a supported header authentication set to switch to basic or NTLM. Proxy unexpected server Check the proxy settings. reply Last transmission attempt This is an internal error.
  • Page 206 Faults Error when sending e-mail via a secure connection SSL session could not be This is an internal error. established. => Contact support if this error continues to occur. Could not set SSL propos- This is an internal error. => Contact support if this error continues to occur.

  • Page 207: 31�2�7 Portal Transfer Fault Messages

    Faults 31�2�7 Portal Transfer Fault messages Portal Transfer Fault messages Error code Message Possible cause/remedy The access type was not conigured. An The server address could not be resolved. alternative DNS server is required. The wrong server was entered. The network connection was disconnected and could not be reestab- lished.

  • Page 208: 31�2�9 Special Cases

    Faults 31�2�9 Special cases The e-mail symbol blinks There are unread notifications. These can be read from • display (only Solar-Log 1200 and 2000) or • in the browser from the Diagnostic | Event Log menu. Firmware update During a firmware update, the installation status is shown on the LCD display. Step 1 of the firmware update: Step 2 of the firmware update: The progress is displayed as a percentage.

  • Page 209: 32 Disposal

    Disposal 32 Disposal WARNING Solar-Log™ contains electronic components that can release highly toxic sub- stances if burned or disposed of along with domestic waste. Please send the Solar-Log™ back to the manufacturer: Solare Datensysteme GmbH Fuhrmannstraße 9 72351 Geislingen-Binsdorf Germany...

  • Page 210: 33 Technical Data

    Technical Data 33 Technical Data Product comparison Solar-Log Solar-Log Solar-Log 1000 PM+ / WiFi PM+ / GPRS Bluetooth (BT) WiFi (Wireless Lan) Bluetooth (BT) / WiFi GPRS Central inverter SCB and SMB Max. number of inverters (de- 1/1 manufacturer up to 10/1 manufacturer up to 10/1 manufacturer pends on the INV manufacturer) 1 x RS485, 2x RS485...
  • Page 211 Technical Data Product comparison Solar-Log Solar-Log Solar-Log 1000 Ethernet network USB lash drive External Analog / GPRS (GSM) modem (RS232) Potential-free contact (relay) Alarm contact (anti-theft) Power supply voltage / device voltage / 115 V – 230 V / 12 V / 3 W power consumption Ambient temperature -10 °C to +50 °C...
  • Page 212 Technical Data Top Features Solar-Log Solar-Log Solar-Log 1000 Compatible with all major inverters on the mar- Compatibility ket; see www.solar-log.com for more details. Software Web interface, no software installation required. Installation is possible without PC and installation expertise. The inverter detection Easy Installation and Internet registra- Query for additional information, then automatic...
  • Page 213 Technical Data 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 Meter (CT) Central inverter SCB and SMB 1 x RS485, 2x RS485 / 1 x RS485 RS422, 1 x CAN 1 x RS485 / RS422...
  • Page 214 Technical Data Product comparison Solar-Log 300 Solar-Log 1200 Solar-Log 2000 Integrated web server Graphic visualization – PC local and Internet LCD Status Display 4.3" TFT 4.3" TFT Display on the unit color display color display Controls on the device via touch screen via touch screen Large external display RS485 / S pulse...
  • Page 215 Technical Data Top Features Solar-Log 300 Solar-Log 1200 Solar-Log 2000 LCD Status Display Status display for installation and operations Installation is possible without PC and installation expertise. The inverter detec- Query for additional tion and Internet reg- information, Easy Installation istration is enabled then automatic in- by default and...
  • Page 216 Technical Data Interfaces Solar-Log 300 Solar-Log 1200 Solar-Log 2000 RS485 A – RS485 – interface, interface, RS485 / RS422 RS485 / RS422 RS485 / RS422 B RS485/RS422 – interface usage – combined in- – combined in- – / RS485 / RS422 terface usage terface usage C* - combined...

  • Page 217: 34 Appendix

    Appendix 34 Appendix 34�1 Internet ports If the Solar-Log™ is connected to the Internet via a router, you must ensure that the following ports on the router have been unblocked for the Solar-Log™: Function Protocol Port Server used Notes (outgoing) Name resolution According to the Normally, only the name server...

  • Page 218: 34�2 Country Speciic Inverter Detection With Easy Installation

    Appendix 34�2 Country speciic inverter detection with Easy Installation After selecting the language and country, the initial set up can be carried out with the “Easy Installation” configuration wizard. This configuration wizard automatically detects connected inverters and completes the Internet configura- tion.

  • Page 219: 34�3 Wiring Meters To Record Self-Consumption

    Appendix 34�3 Wiring meters to record self-consumption To record self-consumption, an additional meter also has to be installed. There are two options on how to install the meter. 34�3�1 Recording the total consumption This meter has to measure the total consumption of the house. The meters installed by grid operators, or two-way meters, cannot be used to implement this function.

  • Page 220: 34�3�2 Recording With A Bidirectional Meter

    Appendix 34�3�2 Recording with a bidirectional meter If there is feed-in in a sub-distribution, the option mentioned above can be used. In this case, the the amount of feed-in power and power obtained from the grid can be recorded with a bi-direc- tional meter.

  • Page 221: 34�4 Connection Examples For Ripple Control Receivers

    Appendix 34�4 Connection examples for ripple control receivers Grid operators have not agreed on a universal standard for ripple control receiver signals. As result, there are several variations with the respective wiring and configuration in the Solar-Log™ firmware. All of the examples refer to active power reduction. When ripple control receivers are used for reactive power, they are configured in the same way.

  • Page 222: 34�4�1 Variation With 4 Relays (Enbw >100Kwp)

    Appendix 34�4�1 Variation with 4 relays (ENBW >100kWp) Specifications Ripple control receiver signals Level Power 100% Wiring Fig.: Wiring a ripple control receive with 4 relays - example 1 Connecting PM+ terminal connector and ripple control receiver Assignment Meaning Control voltage for active power D_IN_1 Level 1...

  • Page 223: Fig.: Channel Settings For Active Power Reduction - Example 1

    Appendix Configuration in browser menu Configuration | Feed-in Management | Active Power Remote controlled active power reduction Fig.: Channel settings for active power reduction - example 1...

  • Page 224: 34�4�2 Variation With 2 Relays

    Appendix 34�4�2 Variation with 2 relays Specifications Ripple control receiver signals Level Power 100% Wiring Fig.: Wiring a ripple control receive with two relays - example 2 Connecting PM+ terminal connector and ripple control receiver Assignment Meaning Control voltage for active power D_IN_1 K5 switched...
  • Page 225 Appendix Configuration in browser menu Configuration | Feed-in Management | Active Power Remote controlled active power reduction Fig.: Channel settings for active power reduction - example 2...

  • Page 226: 34�4�3 Variation With 3 Relays

    Appendix 34�4�3 Variation with 3 relays Specifications Ripple control receiver signals Level Power 100% Wiring Fig.: Fig.: Wiring a ripple control receive with 3 relays - example 3 Connecting PM+ terminal connector and ripple control receiver Assignment Meaning Control voltage for active power D_IN_1 Level 2...

  • Page 227: Fig.: Channel Settings For Active Power Reduction - Example 3

    Appendix Configuration in browser menu Configuration | Feed-in Management | Active Power Remote controlled active power reduction Fig.: Channel settings for active power reduction - example 3...

  • Page 228: 34�4�4 Variation With 5 Relays (Including Emergency Stop)

    Appendix 34�4�4 Variation with 5 relays (including emergency stop) Specifications Ripple control receiver signals Level Power 100% Emergency stop The relay is continuously activated for a particular level (condition). There is always only one relay that is activated. Wiring Fig.: Wiring a ripple control receive with 5 relays - example 4 WARNING Emergency stop commands may not be processed via the Solar-Log™...
  • Page 229 Appendix Connecting PM+ terminal connector and ripple control receiver Assignment Meaning Control voltage for active power D_IN_1 Level 1 100% D_In_2 Level 2 D_In_3 Level 3 D_In_4 Level 4 Control voltage for reac- tive power (unused) Configuration in browser menu Configuration | Feed-in Management | Active Power Remote controlled active power reduction Fig.: Channel settings for active power reduction - example 4...

  • Page 230: 34�5 Digital Interfaces

    WARNING The following descriptions for two interfaces are intended for users with a tech- nical background. Solare Datensysteme provides these interfaces without any guarantee and with the exclusion of any legal liability. We do not offer any telephone support for these two interfaces.
  • Page 231 Appendix Yearly yield 32 bit un- 3514 Total yield for the year from all of the invert- signed Total yield 32 bit un- 3516 Total yield from all of the inverters signed Pac consump- 32 bit un- 3518 Current total consumption P from all of tion signed...

  • Page 232: 34�5�2 Json Interfaces

    Appendix 34�5�2 JSON Interfaces The JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) is a compact data format to transmit data between applications. The objects documented here can be used in connection with other programs. The current data can be accessed via HTTP protocol. To do this an HTTP Post Inquiry needs to be sent to the Solar-Log™.
  • Page 233 Appendix JSON Objects Data point Value range Unit Index Description lastUpdateTime DWORD Time in Time the format dd.mm.yy; hh.minmin, secsec DWORD Total output PAC from all of the inverters and meters in inverter mode DWORD Total output PAC from all of the inverters WORD Average voltage UAC from the inverter DC voltage:...

  • Page 234: 34�6 Dimensions

    Appendix 34�6 Dimensions...

  • Page 235: List Of Figures

    35 List of Figures Fig.: Solar-Log™ wall mounting ....................................16 Fig.: Top Connections Solar-Log 200...................................18 Fig.: Bottom connections Solar-Log 200 ................................19 Fig.: Top Connections Solar-Log 300 ................................20 Fig.: Bottom connections Solar-Log 300 ................................21 Fig.: Top Connections Solar-Log 500 .................................22 Fig.: Bottom connections Solar-Log 500 ................................23...
  • Page 236 List of Figures Fig.: Display: Power meter selection in the initial coniguration ......................155 Fig.: Display: Device Detection ....................................156 Fig.: LCD: Number of detected inverters ................................. 156 Fig.: Display: Device detection completed ..............................157 Fig.: Display: Start Easy Installation ..................................157 Fig.: Network settings Page1 on Solar-Log 1200 display .........................
  • Page 237 Germany or distributed using electronic systems without the Tel: +49 7428 9418 200 written consent of Solare Datensysteme GmbH. Fax: +49 7428 9418 280 Non-compliance resulting in contradiction of the info@solar-log.com above-mentioned specifications shall result in obli- www.solar-log.com...

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