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Solar-Log 2050 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 ® Solar-Log® Installation Manual Solar-Log 2050 Assembly...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions Package Contents What’s in your shipment Assembly Installation Wiring Configuration Connecting the Solar-Log to a network/PC Setting up the Solar-Log using the configuration Assistant Appendix A: CT Placement...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    It must be installed using the proper fittings to maintain this rating. Failure to do so in damp environments will significantly shorten the life of this product and may affect the product warranty. Do not mount the Solar-Log 2050 Enclosure in an area exposed to direct sunlight. It must be placed in a constantly shaded area.

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Solar-Log 2000 (art. no. 255592) Note: If you are using the Solar-Log 2050 assembly for consumption monitoring only, the Solar-Log® data logger might not be included in your shipment. The Solar-Log 2050, Solar-Log® Data Logger, and CTs are all sold separately.

  • Page 5: Assembly

    Assembly 1. Remove the front cover on the Solar-Log 2050 enclosure by uscrewing the 4 plastic captive screws. 2. Remove the 2 screws (Figure 3.1) & open the swingframe. Figure 3.1: Swing Frame Screws...
  • Page 6 3. Mount the Logger to the swingframe using the screws, nuts & washers provided. Be sure to guide wires under the wire guide of the Logger (Figure 3.2). Figure 3.2: Logger screw holes for attaching to swing frame & wire guide on the back of the Logger. 4.

  • Page 7: Installation

    Installation 1. Select a suitable wall location and use suitable rustproof screws to secure Solar-Log 2050 unit to the support. Different anchors and screws for fitting the Solar-Log 2050 box are required depending on the support. Therefore anchors and screws for mounting are not supplied (Figure 4.1).

  • Page 8: Wiring

    Wiring Note: Before you start wiring make sure the system is de-energized. Refer to Figures 5.3 & 5.4: 1. Connect the input power to F1 (line) and N (Neutral) and GND (Ground). Torque F1 to 17.7 in-lbs. (2Nm), and N and GND to 5.3 in-lbs.
  • Page 9 5. The RS-485 (or RS-422) connections between the Solar-Log® and Revenue Grade Meter are pre-wired. Connections to the Inverter(s) are made to the RS-485 Port B terminals at the right side of the enclosure. Torque terminal connections to 5.3 in-lbs.
  • Page 10 Figure 5.3: Wiring Compartment Note: CT lead wire color can vary. Standard wire color is shown. Verify lead color of CT in manufacturer manual. Terminals SB1-SB6 for mA meters are equipped with standard terminal blocks instead of shorting blocks.
  • Page 11 Figure 5.4: Three Phase Wiring Diagram Note: The Solar-Log 2000 includes a third RS485/422 bus where buses B and C connect to the terminal blocks.

  • Page 12: Configuration

    We recommend using the current version of Mozilla’s Firefox or Google’s Chrome. • To run the web browser, a network connection is required between the PC and Solar-Log®, and Solar-Log® must be up and running. It is recommended to have DHCP enabled on the router.

  • Page 13: Setting Up The Solar-Log Using The Configuration Assistant

    6.2 Setting up the Solar-Log® using the Configuration Assistant Initial Setup 1. Select the correct language. Then Select NEXT. 2. Select the Country Set the Date / Time. Note the format is MM.DD.YY HH:MM:SS (time is in 24hr format). Select and verify the time Date/Time (currently) is now correct.
  • Page 14 Set the password for the installer and/or the user if it is desired. Otherwise, set the Password required to Deactivated disable password protection of the local interface. Then select NEXT. Select START to begin the Configuration Assistant.
  • Page 15 Configuration Assistant Set Obtain IP address automatically to Activated or fixed values may by entered. Select CONNECTION TEST and the Logger will test the internet connection. This will take a few minutes. Connection Test: If you get the above screen your internet settings are correct & you may continue by selecting OK. Firmware-Update: Select NO.
  • Page 16 Set Device Class to Meter and fill in the information as shown above. Then select OK. Note: Add any additional components the Solar-Log® it to communicate with. Refer to Solar-Log-America.com>Support>Supported Components to get the settings.
  • Page 17 Select START to begin searching for the defined components. When the 1 Found is displayed you can select SKIP to continue to the next step in the process.
  • Page 18 Click to apply the changes. Click OK.
  • Page 19 Verify that the Operating mode is set to Total plan meter. If your system is using CT’s with the part # MRS-75 or MRS-125 on the label set the CT current to 37500000. For all other CT models contact Solar-Log® Technical Support for assistance. Set the Name to Solar Meter.
  • Page 20 Enter the DC watts of the whole plant (Watts per panel x # of panels). Select NEXT. Set Activate transfers to Activated. Enter the correct portal server for you company. Select NEXT. Select FINISH to complete the configuration.
  • Page 21 Verify the Measurements On the Top menu select YIELD DATA. Select the TABLE tab in the center window. Verify that the Power reading agrees with the output of your inverters ±10%. Test the Connection On the ACCESS TYPE TAB verify that the Internet access via is set to Network router (DSL, Cable, WiFi). Select the PORTAL TAB.
  • Page 22 Once a plant is created for the logger on the portal, select START to begin a Connection test.
  • Page 23 The above should be displayed if the Test was successful. Go to your portal & verify that data is being received. Congratulations you have completed the installation!

  • Page 24: Appendix A: Ct Placement

    Appendix A: CT Placement Figure A.1: CT Installation Figure A.2: PV Production Monitoring...
  • Page 25 Figure A.3: Consumption (Grid Power & Bi-Directional) Monitoring & Net Export Figure A.4: Sub-consumption Monitoring...

  • Page 26: Technical Support

    Support Technical Support For further support please visit the Service & Support tab at www.Solar-Log-America.com, call (203) 702-7189 to speak with a member of our technical support team or email the support team at us.support@solar-log.com ® Solar Data Systems, Inc.

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