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APsystems ECU-B Installation & User Manual

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  • Page 1 Installation / User Manual APsystems Energy Communication Unit ECU-B © All Rights Reserved Please scan this QR code to download our APPs or click the link below: http://q-r.to/1OrC...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.4 Cable Connection....................8 3.5 Internet Connection ................... 9 4. ECU-B User Interface........................10 4.1 Connecting to the ECU-B via the Local Wireless ........10 4.2 Enter microinverters UID (serial numbers) into the ECU-B....11 4.3 Historical ID......................12 4.4 Delete UID......................12 4.5 Grid Profile......................13...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Internet database in real time, requiring only a single data and power cable. Through the APsystems Energy Monitoring and Analysis software, the ECU-B gives you precise analysis of each inverter and module in your solar installation from APP. The user-friendly interface lets you access your solar array in seconds.

  • Page 4: Interface Explanation

    Invalid Ports On the side ECU: from top to bottom are:  USB port : the USB interface is reserved. AP button: in case there is need to activate the ECU-B hotspot (see  later in the document) Figure 2...

  • Page 5: Reset

    2. Interface Explanation 2.2 Reset Press the Reset button for three seconds or longer, and the ECU-B will automatically return to the default settings. The wireless password will be changed to “88888888”. Interface Explanat 2.3 Power Connection Port The power connection port connects power through the power adapter.

  • Page 6: Led1

    LED2 will be ON (green light) when the ECU is exchanging data with the EMA server. When you haven’t entered microinverters UID into the ECU-B, or The ECU cannot connect to the EMA server, LED2 is OFF. APsystems ECU-B Installation/User Manual...

  • Page 7: Hardware Installation

    APsystems, but can be purchased at any electrical/PV shop. 3.3 Installation Using a Wall Mount When mounting the ECU-B to a wall, make sure to select a cool, dry indoor location.  Depending on the wall surface you are mounting the ECU-B to, use...

  • Page 8: Cable Connection

    3. Hardware Installation 2) if the ECU-B is not mounted on a wall mont, you can put it anywhere on a flat surface or furniture, close to a power outlet. 3.4 Cable Connection 1) Using a Wall Mount  Connect the adapter to the power connection port on the top of the ECU-B.

  • Page 9: Internet Connection

    ECU antennas must be left outside of the cabinet, even if the cabinet is made of plastic. Please make sure the extension antennas are Wifi 2.4GHz with SMA connectors male/female. These extension antennas are not supplied by APsystems, but can be purchased at any electrical/PV shop. 3.5 Internet Connection Figure 7 Use ECU-B internal WLAN (see Manage the WLAN connection ).

  • Page 10: Ecu-B User Interface

    Make sure you have downloaded the EMA Manager APP on your smartphone or tablet  Make sure the ECU-B hotspot is activated (if not, press the AP button for a few second)  Open Settings > Wi-Fi in your smartphone or tablet ...

  • Page 11: Enter Microinverters Uid (Serial Numbers) Into The Ecu-B

    4. ECU-B User Interface 4.2 Enter microinverters UID (serial numbers) into the ECU-B  Click “Workspace”, select “ID Management”, input the microinverters UID (serial number: 12 digits starting with a 4, a 5, a 7 or a 8) manually or scan the UID with your smartphone or tablet scanner.

  • Page 12: Historical Id

    UIDs, click “Delete” then click “Sync”. The selected UID(s) will be removed from the ECU-B.  Note: when deleting, please press also “Sync”. Otherwise the microinverter will not be removed from the ECU-B. Once microinverters have been successfully entered into the ECU-B, you need to select grid profile and define time zone of your ECU.

  • Page 13: Grid Profile

    4. ECU-B User Interface 4.5 Grid Profile  From the work space, select “Grid profile”  First select country and then the city. If you select the wrong grid profile, the microinverters may not start or may not produce as per optimal performance.

  • Page 14: Time Management

    4. ECU-B User Interface 4.6 Time management  From the workspace, please select menu “ECU Date Settings” manual set-up, click “Date”, “Time” and “Timezone” to modify.  Automated set-up: Click “Time quick setting”: the APP will synchronise on the time and time zone as per smartphone or tablet settings.
  • Page 15 4. ECU-B User Interface  When your smartphone or tablet is connected to the ECU hotspot again, you can open the ECU APP home page and check the internet connection status.  The first bullet (with ECU UID) when green shows that the smartphone/tablet is properly connected to the ECU hotspot.

  • Page 16: Checking The Commissioning Of The Ecu-B

    4. ECU-B User Interface 4.8 Checking the commissioning of the ECU-B  Once the ECU-B has been commissioned, installer can check status on the home page of the ECU APP:  Several infos are displayed - Systems info (ECU UID, serial number)

  • Page 17: Module

    4. ECU-B User Interface 4.9 Module  This page displays the microinverters entered in the ECU (Menu ID Management) and properly registered by the ECU A dual microinverter will be shown by default with 2 PV modules, while a quad microinverters will be shown by default with 4 PV modules.

  • Page 18: Data

    4. ECU-B User Interface 4.10 Data  In this Menu, you can view the detailed data at system level: -Per day -Per month B ser Interface 4.11 Inverter Connection Progress  This menu shows the connection progress and communication quality...

  • Page 19: Automatic System Check

    4.13 ECU AP Settings  This menu can be used if you would like to change the default password of the ECU-B hotspot.  Please connect to the ECU hostpot first, open the menu “ECU APP settings” and change the password at your convenience.

  • Page 20: Do-It-Yourself Registration

    4. ECU-B User Interface 4.14 Do-It-Yourself Registration  This menu is only for DIY installers: it will allow DIY installer to create their EMA account by themselves. They can later on access to their account via the EMA APP. ...

  • Page 21: Technical Data

    GB/T17799 Specifications subject to change without notice. Please ensure you are using the most recent update found at www.APsystems.com. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 22 2 hours and can lead to death.Keep new and used batteries away from children.If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention. APsystems ECU-B Installation/User Manual...

  • Page 23: Contact Information

    APsystems America 600 Ericksen Ave NE, Suite 200 Seattle, WA 98110 Tel: 844-666-7035 Mail: info@APsystems.com APsystems Europe Rue des Monts dor ZAC de Folliouses Sud-Les Echets 01700 Miribel, France Tel: +33-481 65 60 40 Mail: emea@APsystems.com APsystems ECU-B Installation/User Manual...

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