Installation manual Table of contents Introduction Read this first Checklist Interface and connection Mounting gateway Installing the GPRS Monitoring Gateway Connection with single inverter Connection with multiple inverters Confirm connection Setting up the SIM card Unlock the security code on your SIM card Install the SIM card Configure the SIM card Registration...
The main purpose of this user manual is to provide instructions and detailed procedures for installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the Autarco GPRS Monitoring Gateway which is used with Autarco inverters. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, and to ensure the safe installation and operation of the GPRS Monitoring...
Installation manual 1.3 Interface and connection LEDs Antenna Port Power adapter port RESET SIM card slot SIM card ejection button RS485/422 SN serial number WARNING! When you screw/unscrew or adjust the antenna, please make sure that you only use the metal part of the antenna. Do not hold the plastic part while adjusting otherwise the antenna may be damaged.
2. Installing the GPRS Monitoring Gateway WARNING! Power supply of inverters must be cut off before connection. Make sure that all connections are completed, then power the gateway and inverters, otherwise personal injury or equipment damage may be caused. 2.1 Connection with single inverter Connect inverter to gateway with monitoring cable, and connect gateway to power supply with power adapter.
Installation manual 2.2 Connection with multiple inverters 1. Parallel connect multiple inverters with network cables. 2. Connect first inverter to gateway with monitoring cable. 3. Set different address for each inverter. For example, when connecting three inverters, the address of first inverter must be set as "01", the second must be set as "02", and the third must be set as "03"...
3. Setting up the SIM card 3.1 Unlock the security code on your SIM card NOTE! The GPRS Monitoring Gatway should be fitted with a micro size SIM card. Make sure the SIM card has been cut to the right size or equipped with a suitable adapter before proceeding installation.
Gateway is properly connected, you can continue to monitoring setup. 4.2 Monitoring setup In order to register your GPRS Monitoring Gateway in MyAutarco, and to allocate it to a registered PV system, send an e-mail to support@autarco.com, holding the following information: GPRS Monitoring Gateway: •...
5. Debug 5.1 LED indication LEDs Status Meaning Power is normal POWER Power is abnormal Connection between gateway and inverter is normal 485\422 Flashing Data is transmitting between gateway and inverter Connection between gateway and inverter is abnormal Gateway connected to server, connection is normal LINK Flashing Data is transmitting between gateway and server...
Installation manual 5.2 Trouble Shooting Phenomenon Meaning Solutions Connection is normal, Normal, no solutions required. no data transmission Flashing Flashing On Connection is normal, Normal, no solutions required. data is transmitting Off Off Off Off No power supply Connect power supply and ensure good contacts. Off...
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