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Model: CSI-WIFI-2
Data Logger (WiFi) Quick Guide
(Version: V1.2
Release date: September, 2021)

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  • Page 1 Model: CSI-WIFI-2 Data Logger (WiFi) Quick Guide (Version: V1.2 Release date: September, 2021)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Introduction · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 2.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    – CSI Cloud & CSI Cloud Pro. Users can easily check device information by logging in to either of these platforms. This manual is only valid for the WiFi Stick type CSI-WIFI-2, produced by CSI Solar Co., Ltd. 2. Notice for Use 1.
  • Page 4: Logger Status

    3) Install and remove 4. Logger Status 4.1 Checking Indicator light Lights Implication Status Description (All lights are single green lights.) Communication 1.Light off: Connection to the router failed; with router 2. 1s on, 1s off (slow flash): Connection to the router succeeded; 3.
  • Page 5: Abnormal States

    4.3 Abnormal States When the data on platform is abnormal if the data logger is running, please check the table as below for quick troubleshooting. If it still cannot be resolved or indicator lights status do not show in the table, please contact Customer Support.
  • Page 6: Usage Methods And Notices For Reset Button

    5. Usage methods and notices for Reset button 5.1 Usage methods and key-press descriptions for Reset button Key-press Status Description Light Status Short press 1s SMARTLINK rapid networking status. NET light ashes fast for 100ms. Long press 5s Rebooting the data logger All lights are extinguished immediately.
  • Page 7: App User Manual

    APP User Manual 6.1 Download APP CSI Cloud CSI CloudPro (end user) (business) 6.2 Registration Click [Register] to create new account. Use your email to register. 6 / 14...
  • Page 8: Create Plant

    6.3 Create Plant 6.3.1 Click [Add Now] to create a plant. Proceed as described below. 6.3.2 Confirm location Confirm the location of the plant and complete the related details on the next page, and then click [Finish] to complete the plant. 7 / 14...
  • Page 9: Check The Plant

    6.3.3 Check the plant Now you can see the plant you just created on the home page. Click the [Check the plant] button to view detailed data for the plant. 6.4 Add a device 6.4.1 Add Logger Click the [+] button in the upper right corner of the home page, select Add a Logger, and select the plant where you want to add the device in the next page.
  • Page 10: Select Correlated Devices

    Choose to scan the barcode of the collector, or directly enter the SN number below the barcode to add it, then click the [Add] button to go to the next page. 6.4.2 Select correlated devices On this page, you can stipulate how the logger selects the device associated with it. The default mode is “Automatic Selection”.
  • Page 11: Smart Link Configuration

    Smart Link configuration 7.1.1 Entering configuration mode Enter networking page, then short press reset button for 1S—NET light flashing, to enter configuration mode. 7.1.2 Connecting WiFi network 1) Connect the phone with WiFi network, then enter WiFi password; 10 / 14...
  • Page 12: Ap Configuration

    2) If the signal lights flash slowly or keep on, which indicating that the network has been successfully accessed; 3) If configuration fails, please check again in a few minutes, or please reconfigure it. If the configuration process lasts more than 20s, that means configuration failed. Please follow the steps as bellow: 1) Check the fault reason, click to go back, configure again.
  • Page 13: Connecting Wifi Network

    7.2.2 Connecting WiFi network Go to [Network Settings] interface and select the data logger's network AP_XXXXXXXXXX(S/N). Then return to APP, the data logger will start to configure. Normally, configuration process will take 3-5mins If it is unable to find an AP_XXXXX(S/N) in wireless network list, please make sure the distance between the WiFi router and data logger is less than 10 meters.
  • Page 14: Abnormal States

    7.2.3 Abnormal States 1. If the configuration fails, the reasons may be: 1) Router password is wrong. Suggestion: Please click [Retry] and check the password. 2) The router's network signal is weak, and the logger is too far away from the router. Suggestion: Please put the router closer to the logger or use a repeater.
  • Page 15 If you have any technical queries about our products, please contact us, and provide the following information: 1. Product model and serial number of the data logger. 2. Product model and serial number of the connected inverter. Thank you for your support and cooperation! Contact us: Canadian Solar EMEA GmbH Landsberger Straß...
  • Page 16 ANNEX A REACH Declaration...
  • Page 19: Annex B Ce & Rohs Declaration

    ANNEX B CE & RoHS Declaration...

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