Connecting The Ethernet Cable - Advanced Energy AE 75TX Installation And Operation Manual

Advanced Energy® AE ?STX and AE 1 OOTX Inverters
monitoling info1mation, customers need to provide a broadband Ethernet connection
to the inve1ter, based on the following specifications:
• Provide a DHCP-enabled or static IP based broadband Internet connection that
is always ON. This can be cableiinternet, a DSL line, or equivalent.
• Provide a hard-wired Ethernet connection between the communications
interface PCB in the inve1ter and the closest site LAN connection.
If multiple inve1ters are commissioned to a single site, an Ethernet hub can be
located in an outdoor-rated enclosure to distiibute the LAN to the inve1 ters .
Important
The data monito1ing module does not suppo1 t dial-up modem connectivity.
Important
Some complex networks may require a system administi·ator to add the inve1 ter
to the network, or to configure the unit to a static IP address.
All AE commercial inve1ters come standard with an Ethernet po1t that is intended to
be connected to the Internet or to a local area network for Modbus/TCP. The
commercial inve1ter operates as an Internet appliance. The inve1 ter communicates
with the AE data center using https (po1t 443). Communications is one way - the
inve1ter only communicates externally to the AE data center. Typically the inve1ter
posts approximately 1 kB to 2kB of data to the data center eve1y 15 1ninutes. The
inve1ter may post data more frequently for a sho1t period of time ifthere is an
inve1ter fault.
Connecting the Ethernet Cable
PARTS OR TOOLS REQUIRED
You need the following paits and/or tools to make the Ethernet cable connection:
• Ethernet LAN cable (Catego1y 5 or above)
• RJ45 modular connector plugs
• Appropliate conduit fitting
• Ethernet hub, switch or router to provide network connectivity
• Cable tester
TO CONNECT THE INVERTER'S ETHERNET CABLE
Use the following steps to complete the connection of the Ethernet cable to the
inve1ter's communication interface PCB:
1. Route the Ethernet (CATS) cable from the Internet-enabled router (from the
gland plate location on the upper right side of the inve1ter) using the proper
conduit and hub connectors.
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