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  • Page 1 MaxWeb XPN Installation instructions...
  • Page 2 SolarMax Produktions GmbH Zur Schönhalde 10 D-89352 Ellzee E-Mail: info@solarmax.com © SolarMax Produktions GmbH 2018...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Configuring the MaxWeb XPN � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �...
  • Page 4 Opening the MaxWeb XPN user interface ......39 User interface of the MaxWeb XPN ....... 39 7.2.1...

  • Page 5: About This Installation Manual

    1�1 Scope This installation manual applies to the MaxWeb XPN data logger. 1�2 Where to keep this manual The system operator must ensure that this instruction manual is available to those responsible for the power plant at all times.

  • Page 6: Safety

    Safety 2�1 Appropriate use The web-based MaxWeb XPN data logger is solely for the logging of device and plant data within a MaxComm communications network. MaxWeb XPN provides the following basic functions: Internet-capable data logger for system communication via standard Internet ■...

  • Page 7: Description

    Protective insulation: Class II equipment This device is designed for indoor operation (dry environment)� Description 3�1 Function Fig. 1: MaxWeb XPN...
  • Page 8 MaxWeb XPN has 8 digital inputs, 4 digital outputs, 4 analogue inputs and one RS485 ■ ■ interface. With the two S0 counter inputs of MaxWeb XPN, you can record the load profile and ■ ■ determine the energy flow for energy management.
  • Page 9 In this way, the available resources can be used intelligently. Optional Modules for MaxWeb XPN The basic components of the MaxWeb XPN can be extended with optional modules by the internal CAN bus. The following optional modules can be added.

  • Page 10: Connections

    3�2 Connections Front Fig. 2: Connections on the front of the MaxWeb XPN Port Purpose S0 pulse Pulse inputs for counting energy (see Section 8.5.1) CAN bus Connection for CAN bus systems (see Section 8.5.1) 8 analogue inputs Connection for irradiance and temperature sensors (see Section 8.5.1)
  • Page 11 Rear Fig. 3: Connections on the rear of the MaxWeb XPN Port Purpose Memory card External microSD card for the storage of files (microSD) Power supply Jack socket for connecting a power supply unit with a supply voltage of 15 … 24 V, 1.5 A...

  • Page 12: Displays

    The device features a two-line LCD display that shows important information and the status of the plant. As soon as the device is supplied with power, the MaxWeb XPN is switched on automati- cally. During start-up, the LCD display shows the message “booting”. Once the message “OK”...
  • Page 13 Menu structure of the LCD display The following menus can be selected via the LCD display: !"#$%& (%)*+%',"-% '"#$%#!&'()#* 3%4*"0',5-&%4 '"+012,345* 3/617 "4%')%48*/,'"+-.-.*'"#$%#) 9:';1<%4,%1 '"+60-+35-0-+..* 9:'$=>? '"+60-+35-+-11* :0",1'81"158 "7'()#!89* !"#$%&'*,6/ @:?'8A81%- ./01"2%'.*, ''"+,-.+!/* ./01"2%'.++ ''"1-10!/* ./01"2%'.&56 ''"2-56!/* ./01"2%'./51 ''",-.+!/* 3</7'@:?'9BC >,"0/25%'*,D51'E'"+0-0!:;* >,"0/25%'*,D51'F'"+2-+!:;* I%81"41'@:?
  • Page 14 2. Now select the “Switch off XPN” menu using the navigation keys and then press the “Enter” key (~5 seconds). 3. The MaxWeb XPN is now in standby mode and is no longer accessible via any interface. To restart the MaxWeb XPN, press the “ESC” key for at least 5 seconds. After about...

  • Page 15: Navigation Keys

    Press this key to access a submenu of the selected menu line or to execute the selected function. Press this key to leave a submenu or to return to the initial display. Press this key for longer than 5 seconds to switch on the MaxWeb XPN. 3�4 External WLAN antenna The MaxWeb XPN features a WLAN transmitter for short distances.

  • Page 16: Installation

    To connect the plug-in power supply unit, a 230-V power socket must be within reach ■ ■ of the connection cable. Note The plug-in power supply unit is an EU plug. If the MaxWeb XPN is intended to be used outside the EU, a corresponding adapter is required. 4�4 Device installation...

  • Page 17: Installation Of The Maxcomm Network

    Installation of the MaxComm network 5�1 Connection options Up to 253 devices can be connected to the MaxWeb XPN. Device Remark SolarMax inverters All SolarMax inverters MaxMeteo Module for connecting a temperature and irradiance sensor MaxCount Module for connecting pulse counters with S0 interface...

  • Page 18: Connecting The Inverters Via The Ethernet Interface

    5�3 Connecting the inverters via the Ethernet interface All inverters and devices with an Ethernet interface can be operated together with the MaxWeb XPN within one LAN network. DANGER! Fatal electric shock hazard! For connection to the network, it may be necessary to open the inverter. Com- ponents within the inverter are charged with a high voltage.

  • Page 19: Addressing

    5�4 Addressing For the MaxWeb XPN to be able to detect connected devices, you must assign an unam- biguous device address to every device. Please note that each device address must be used once only. You will find instructions for setting the address in the product description of the corresponding device.

  • Page 20: Configuring The Maxweb Xpn

    230-VAC power socket. As soon as it is connected to the power supply, the MaxWeb XPN starts and the ON LED is flashing. Once the ON LED lights continuously, the device is accessible via the web browser.
  • Page 21 > Change adapter settings” to obtain an overview of all LAN connections. 3. Now select the LAN connection to which the MaxWeb XPN is connected using the right mouse button. A menu opens. 4. In the menu of the LAN connection, select the menu item “Properties”. The window “Status of LAN connections”...

  • Page 22: Login To The Maxweb Xpn

    4. You can now configure the MaxWeb XPN using the MaxWeb wizard. Login not possible? If your login attempt failed, please inform the service hotline. Press the ?Support button in the login menu of MaxWeb XPN. The following menu will be displayed:...

  • Page 23: Setting The Language

    Fig. 9: Information on the support hotline The following information on your plant are displayed: Plant name ■ ■ Serial number ■ ■ Hardware version ■ ■ Firmware version ■ ■ Ident ■ ■ Please have these data available if you contact us by telephone via the listed country-spe- cific hotline numbers or via email with your service hotline.

  • Page 24: Registering For The Maxweb Portal

    After you have logged in to the MaxWeb XPN (see Section 6.3), the MaxWeb wizard starts with the “Device setup” menu (see Fig. 11). 6�5�1 Network settings In this menu, you can configure LAN and WLAN settings for the MaxWeb XPN and test its connection to the network.
  • Page 25 DHCP MaxWeb XPN automatically from the DHCP server. IP-Address: Enter here a static IP address for your MaxWeb XPN to enable a con- nection to the Internet. The default IP address is 192.168.1.234. Net mask: The default net mask is 255.255.255.0. In this field, you can change the net mask manually.
  • Page 26 Wifi settings Fig. 12: Menu: WLAN setting Activate Wifi: Tick this option if you want to transmit the data of the MaxWeb XPN via WLAN. Wifi-Security: Select the security key for your WLAN connection in this menu. You can choose between the following security keys: ■...
  • Page 27 Gateway: Here you can enter gateways for the MaxWeb XPN. You have to enter the correct IP address of the gateway to be able to communicate with the Internet. Nameserver You can enter a name server address for the MaxWeb XPN. You must enter the correct IP address of the name server in order to communicate with the internet.

  • Page 28: System Settings

    6�5�2 System settings Fig. 14: Menu: System settings In this menu, you can set the devicename and the system time to be shown in the MaxWeb Portal. Devicename: Enter the devicename to be shown in the MaxWeb Portal. The device- name can be changed at any time.

  • Page 29: Device Search

    In this menu, you can start a quick search for devices that are connected to the MaxWeb XPN via Ethernet and are located within the same subnet. By default, all devices have the IP: 192.168.1.1 – 192.168.1.254. However, the IP 192.168.1.234 is assigned to the MaxWeb XPN.
  • Page 30 Search settings for devices connected via Ethernet Fig. 16: Menu: Search settings for an Ethernet connection If your devices are connected to the MaxWeb XPN via Ethernet, please enter the following search settings: Select connection: Select the menu item “Ethernet”.
  • Page 31 Complete The “Search results” window shows a list of the devices found. Search results of the MaxWeb XPN This menu shows all devices which have been identified within the address range of the device search. Fig. 18: Menu: Search results...
  • Page 32 3. Then click on the Add device button to add the device to the list of known devices. Known devices of the MaxWeb XPN This menu shows all devices which have been added from the list of search results. Here you can also remove known devices from the list of monitored devices.

  • Page 33: Device Settings

    To remove a device from this list, click on the Remove device button. The device is now no longer monitored by the MaxWeb XPN. Then click on the Next button to continue the wizard. You are now in the “Device settings”...
  • Page 34 In the adjacent table, you can select the time values (general values, DC values, AC values) of the device to be shown. Fig. 21: Time values of the device settings Click on the Show values button to view the selected values. Click on the Close value display button to close the list of values.
  • Page 35 Measured value Description Unit Current Iac L1 AC output current, phase 1 Current Iac L2 AC output current, phase 2 Current Iac L3 AC output current, phase 3 Current Iac mean DC proportion in mains current Current Idc DC input current Current Idc1…...

  • Page 36: Alarm Settings

    6�5�5 Alarm settings Fig. 22: Alarm settings In the “Alarm settings” menu, you can define up to three recipients to which alarms are to be sent. The following recipient data can be set: Alarm level: Select an alarm level the alarms of which are to be sent to the recip- ient.
  • Page 37 Fig. 23: Alarm during energy comparison In the “Energy comparison” menu, you can compare the relative daily yields of all inverters. The relative daily yield is calculated from the installed capacity and the daily yield. If the relative yield of one or more inverters falls short of the mean value of all inverters by more than the specified tolerance, an alarm is triggered.

  • Page 38: Registering For The Maxweb Portal

    4. Enter a valid email address in the field “MaxWeb Portal”. 5. Click on OK to confirm your entries. As soon as the MaxWeb XPN sends the first data set to the MaxWeb Portal, you will receive your access data via email.

  • Page 39: Monitoring The Pv Plant

    Opening the MaxWeb XPN user interface Local You can call up the plant data of the MaxWeb XPN locally on the computer that is con- nected to the MaxWeb XPN via a LAN connection. To this end, log in to your computer (see Section 6.3).

  • Page 40: Plant / Logging

    This menu shows all devices the data of which is logged by MaxWeb XPN. Fig. 26: Currently monitored devices Click on the Reload button to obtain an overview of all currently monitored devices, including device name, total output and device status.
  • Page 41 Log Values In order to get an overview of the log values of your devices within a defined time interval, select “Plant / logging > log values” in the menu of MaxWeb XPN. Note The time interval within which the log values are captured, can be determined in the “Plant / logging >...
  • Page 42 Section 6.5.4 Log settings To specify the time interval at which the time values of the devices are logged and to define the sending of data generated from these values, select “Plant/Logging > Log settings” in the MaxWeb XPN menu.
  • Page 43 MaxWeb XPN Home Plant/Logging Overview log values log settings Fig. 31: Log settings You have the possibility to specify the following data for time intervals when collecting the device data: Fig. 32: Input of log settings Logging start time: Enter the start time of the time interval at which the time and energy values of the devices are to be logged.

  • Page 44: Energy

    Fig. 33: Email addresses for log settings 7�2�3 Energy Overview To get an overview of the distribution of the energy generated by the PV generator, select “Energy>Overview” in the menu of the MaxWeb XPN. MaxWeb XPN Home Plant/Logging Energy Overview...
  • Page 45 The following energy values are shown in the picture: Plant power (yellow) ■ ■ Self consumption (blue) ■ ■ Feed rate (red) ■ ■ History In order to display a picture of the energy values for a specific date, select “Energy>His- tory” in the menu of MaxWeb XPN.
  • Page 46 Energy Overview History Control Fig. 37: Energy history menu Select the date for which the energy values of your plant shall be displayed in the calendar field. The following graphical representation of the energy values are displayed: Fig. 38: Graphical depiction of energy values The following energy values of the plant can be displayed.
  • Page 47 Fig. 39: Forecast of the energy values A list of all energy values can be found in the following table: Fig. 40: Table of the energy values Control In order to manually control MaxWeb XPN, select “Energy>Control” in the menu of MaxWeb XPN. Energy Overview...

  • Page 48: Alarms

    In order to deactivate the activated manual relay control, select the “Off” selection field in the “Relay control” menu. 7�2�4 Alarms History To obtain an overview of previous alarms, select “Alarm > History” in the MaxWeb XPN menu. MaxWeb XPN Home Plant/Logging...

  • Page 49: Devices

    In this menu, you can add or remove devices and select the time values to be shown. Device settings Select “Devices > Device settings” in the MaxWeb XPN menu to view all monitored devices and to select their time values.
  • Page 50 Click on the Close value display button to close the list of values. Add / Remove Select “Devices > Add/Remove” in the MaxWeb XPN menu to search for devices that are connected to the MaxWeb XPN via Ethernet or RS485 and to add them to the list of monitored devices.
  • Page 51 You can define search settings to show and remove devices found. For a detailed descrip- tion, see Section 6.5.3. External devices Select “Devices > External devices” in the MaxWeb XPN menu to specify settings for external devices. Devices Device Settings Add/Remove External devices Fig.
  • Page 52 Fig. 49: Configuration of the MaxRemote MaxRemote Select “Activated” in the selection menu to activate MaxRemote. Select “Deactivated” in the selection menu to deactivate MaxRemote. MaxRemote type In this menu, you can select the respective MaxRemote type. You can select from the following types: Type 1, only the effective power of the PV generator can be ■...
  • Page 53 You have the possibility to configure the following parameters of the input signals of the MaxRemote: Status ■ ■ The MaxWeb XPN has 8 digital inputs (IN1 to IN8). Up to 256 input signal configura- tions with the corresponding target capacities are therefore possible. Active ■ ■...
  • Page 54 Click on the Calculate button to calculate the gradient and offset values after entering the irradiance and temperature range. You can connect external alarm sensors to the external alarm inputs of the MaxWeb XPN to monitor the function of a fan or an AC isolating switch, for example. The following...
  • Page 55 If a MaxDisplay is connected, mark the “Active” checkbox in the “MaxDisplay” menu. Fig. 53: Activation of the MaxDisplay The operator can connect devices by using the relay outputs of the MaxWeb XPN which can be operated with 30V/1A. These devices will be connected to the upper terminal...
  • Page 56 Fig. 54: Configuration of the relay control You have the possibility to control the relays automatically given specific threshold values and/or events. Select the control modes in the “Relay 1...4” selection menu. The following control modes are possible: None The relay is not controlled automatically. Manual control is possible. Plant malfunction If one or several devices of the plant report a malfunction, the relay will be switched off.
  • Page 57 Electricity meters with corresponding interfaces can be connected with the S0 interface of the MaxWeb XPN. The definition of the interface corresponds to the EN 62053-31 standard. The following parameters of the S0 interface can be configured: Fig.

  • Page 58: Basic Settings

    Press the Reset button to reset the counted pulses and values. 7�2�6 Basic settings In this menu, you can change the basic settings of the MaxWeb XPN, such as network settings or password, produce a backup or install an update. Note When connecting via GPRS / LTE, extra costs may be incurred due to increased data consumption.
  • Page 59 If you click on the “Reset device” button all previous configurations will be deleted. Serial number: The serial number of the MaxWeb XPN is shown in this field Plant ID: The identification number of the plant is shown in this field.
  • Page 60 Backup to USB: Click on the Backup to USB button to produce a backup of the MaxWeb XPN data. To this end, insert an FAT32-formatted, empty USB flash drive into the slot on the back of the MaxWeb XPN (see Section 3.2).
  • Page 61 For a detailed description of the “Network settings” and “Wi-Fi settings” menus, see Section 6.5.1. If a MaxModul device is connected to the MaxWeb XPN, a menu for the configuration of the MaxModul will appear. This menu is described in detail in the corresponding manual of the MaxModul.

  • Page 62: Help

    7�2�7 Help Via the “Help” menu of the MaxWeb XPN, you can access an online version of the user manual for the MaxWeb XPN and the MaxModul. You can call up the most important support information on your plant, the firmware and the hardware via “Help”...

  • Page 63: Setup Wizard

    Setup wizard Select the “Setup wizard” menu to start the MaxWeb XPN configuration wizard. The setup wizard starts automatically when the MaxWeb XPN is switched on for the first time. For a detailed description of the setup wizard, see Section...

  • Page 64: Connection Of External Sensors And Alarm Systems

    Please note the following when connecting sensors for irradiance and / or temperature measurement to the expansion port: The distance between the sensor and the MaxWeb XPN should not exceed 50 m. For ■ ■ larger distances, the auxiliary MaxMeteo module is required.

  • Page 65: Configuration

    Connect switching contacts as external alarm sensors to the terminals IA and IB of the expansion port on the back of the MaxWeb XPN. The alarm sensors can be used for moni- toring the function of a fan or an AC isolating switch, for example.
  • Page 66 Analog Inputs S0-Pulse CAN-Bus up Block 1 Block 3 Block 4 down Block 2 Fig. 65: Terminal assignment on the front of the MaxWeb XPN Front of the MaxWeb XPN, terminals at the top Analogue measurement inputs S0 pulses...
  • Page 67 ≥ 30 ms ≤ 5 ms Fig. 66: Input connection diagram / Schematic diagram of the S0 pulse Front of the MaxWeb XPN, terminals at the bottom Analoge Messeingänge CAN-Bus Fig. 67: Input connection diagram of the analogue measurement inputs...

  • Page 68: Terminal Assignment On The Back Of The Maxweb Xpn

    12 … 26V 8�5�2 Terminal assignment on the back of the MaxWeb XPN Back, terminals at the top Back, terminals at the bottom Relay outputs Digital inputs Block 5 Block 6 Fig. 68: Terminal assignment on the back of the MaxWeb XPN...
  • Page 69 Back of the MaxWeb XPN, terminals at the top Relay outputs Fig. 69: Output connection diagram relay outputs Back of the MaxWeb XPN, terminals at the bottom Digital inputs Alarm inputs IN_A IN_B Fig. 70: Input connection diagram alarm inputs...

  • Page 70: Troubleshooting

    Description of terminals on the back Note In this version of the MaxWeb XPN, only the relay output 1 (terminals NC1, C1, NO1) can be used to display alarms. Additional functions for the relay outputs 2 4 will be implemented in later –...

  • Page 71: 10 Technical Data

    10 Technical data MaxWeb XPN Equipment Installation Wall, top-hat rail Integrated memory 256 MB Flash, 256 MB DDR2 RAM Power supply Jack socket 230 VAC/15 … 24 VDC Max. power consumption 24 W User interface Web browser with JavaScript CE-compliant...

  • Page 72: 12 Warranty

    The services of the Basic Guarantee are only provided free of charge in countries released by SOLARMAX at the time of installation. Please clarify this with your dealer. You will find a current list of these countries in the appendix or on our homepage. On request we are happy to send you this list.
  • Page 73 Not covered by the guarantee are wear parts, especially fuses and overvoltage protection 5� Assertion of Guarantee For the assertion of the guarantee the SOLARMAX hotline must be contacted by phone or in written form and their instructions must be followed carefully.
  • Page 74 Transactions in order to solve guarantee cases carried out by the buyer without the coordination with and approval by SOLAR MAX will not be compensated. In case of neglecting this procedure SOLARMAX reserves the right to decline the delivery of of the guarantee service.
  • Page 75 9� Applicable Law, Place of Jurisdiction The Law of the Federal Republic of Germany is applicable, Place of Jurisdiction shall exclusively be Augsburg / Germany, as far as this is permitted by law. Appendix Country List: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Liechsten- stein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom (Issued 11 / 2015 –...
  • Page 76 SolarMax Service Center Please refer to our website for contact details: www.solarmax.com www.solarmaxservice.com Hotline: + 49 3733 507840 + 41 315281165 + 34 93 2203859 + 44 20 38080346 + 39 0418520076 + 33 820 420 684 + 49 3733 50784 99 hotline@solarmax.com...

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