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- Page 1 Installation Guide Inline Energy Meter with SolarEdge Energy Net Communications For Europe and Australia Version 1.0...
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Page 2: Disclaimers
You may refer to the SolarEdge web site (www.solaredge.com) for the most updated version. All company and brand products and service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. -
Page 3: Emission Compliance
This equipment should be physically separated from residential environments by a distance greater than 30 m, and can be equipped with additional filtering if necessary. Inline Energy Meter with SolarEdge Energy Net Communications... - Page 4 Disclaimers 3 Version History Version 1.0 (August 2021) - FIrst issue Inline Energy Meter with SolarEdge Energy Net Communications...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Emission Compliance Contents Disclaimers Important Notice Emission Compliance HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Symbols Information Chapter 1: The SolarEdge Inline Energy Meter with SolarEdge Energy Net Communications SolarEdge Energy Net Wireless Connectivity Package Contents Terminology Metering Applications Meter Connection Options... -
Page 6: Handling And Safety Instructions
Denotes additional information about the current subject. IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE Denotes information about safety issues. Disposal requirements under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) regulations: NOTE Discard this product according to local regulations or send it back to SolarEdge. Inline Energy Meter with SolarEdge Energy Net Communications... -
Page 7: Chapter 1: The Solaredge Inline Energy Meter With Solaredge Energy Net Communications
Net Communications Chapter 1: The SolarEdge Inline Energy Meter with SolarEdge Energy Net Communications The SolarEdge Inline Energy Meter (also referred to as “the inline meter”) is used to measure the power and energy of the photovoltaic (PV) system. The inline meter: Fits in a standard EU electrical cabinet... -
Page 8: Terminology
External production meter: A meter that is used for production metering of 3rd party generators, or for AC coupling with non-SolarEdge inverters. Site production meter: A meter that is installed at a SolarEdge inverter output, and reads the energy produced by all the inverters at the site. -
Page 9: Metering Applications
Metering Applications Metering Applications The SolarEdge inverter reads data from the inline meter, typically using one of the scenarios illustrated in the figures below: Production metering, using a meter installed at the output power connection of the inverter. Production metering functions (inverter production, external production, site production) are supported in software version 4.14.xx and above. - Page 10 Meter on page 17 NOTE Up to three meters can be connected to a single inverter. Each meter should perform a different function. Any combination of Energy Net and Modbus/RS485 communication is supported. Inline Energy Meter with SolarEdge Energy Net Communications...
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Page 11: Meter Connection Options
SolarEdge Energy Net connection (the inverter should support Energy Net Communications). Figure 5: Single-inverter connection with export/import meter using RS485 link Figure 6: Single-inverter connection with export/import meter using SolarEdge Energy Net wireless link In a multiple inverter system: The inline meter is connected to an RS485 port of one of the inverters. -
Page 12: Meter Interfaces
Three push buttons: to operate the inline meter display LEDs: used to monitor meter status: Orange: meter operation Blue: Energy Net/RS485 communication status Display: used to view energy readings and to configure the inline meter. Inline Energy Meter with SolarEdge Energy Net Communications... - Page 13 Lit: Meter is in the reboot state, or has successfully paired with the Energy Net Communication Blue status network, or was successfully connected to the RS485 bus. Fast blinking during configuration of the inline meter. Inline Energy Meter with SolarEdge Energy Net Communications...
- Page 14 Push the left button for 5 seconds simultaneously for 5 seconds in order to initiate an Energy Net network in order to reset the meter. search session. Middle Down Right Enter Inline Energy Meter with SolarEdge Energy Net Communications...
- Page 15 Notes: All kits should be purchased separately. Solaredge Energy Net modules are supplied with an external antenna that is to be mounted on the inverter. Some Solaredge Energy Net modules and kits are supplied in sets of 5 units.
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Page 16: Chapter 2: Meter Installation
The circuit protection / disconnect system must meet IEC 60947-1 and IEC 60947-3, as well as all national and local electrical codes. Inline Energy Meter with SolarEdge Energy Net Communications... -
Page 17: Installing And Connecting The Inline Meter
1. Disconnect all AC wires and RS485 cable (if connected), or Energy Net antenna. 2. Detach the meter from the DIN rail by releasing the lever at the bottom of the meter, and then separating it from the rail. Inline Energy Meter with SolarEdge Energy Net Communications... - Page 18 Insert a flat-head screwdriver in the dedicated slot to open the screw covers. Use cable with a cross-section of 1.0 - 26.0 mm CAUTION DO NOT use a circuit breaker with a rated current of more than 65A. Inline Energy Meter with SolarEdge Energy Net Communications...
- Page 19 If the inline meter is connected to a single phase grid, connect phase 3 and N. The two installation schemes depicted in the figure above are valid for single-phase grids as well. Inline Energy Meter with SolarEdge Energy Net Communications...
- Page 20 If the inline meter is connected to a single phase grid, connect phase 3 and N. The two installation schemes depicted in the figure above are valid for single-phase grids as well. Inline Energy Meter with SolarEdge Energy Net Communications...
- Page 21 If the inline meter is connected to a single phase grid, connect phase 3 and N. The two installation schemes depicted in the figure above are valid for single-phase grids as well. Inline Energy Meter with SolarEdge Energy Net Communications...
- Page 22 Installing the Single Phase Inline Meter For Export/Import Metering Applications 1Ø Meter Wiring - Accuracy class B (1%) 1Ø Meter Wiring - Accuracy class A (2%) Figure 12: Export/Import Metering - Single Phase Wiring Scheme Inline Energy Meter with SolarEdge Energy Net Communications...
- Page 23 Installing and Connecting the Inline Meter For Consumption Metering Applications 1Ø Meter Wiring - Accuracy class B (1%) 1Ø Meter Wiring - Accuracy class A (2%) Figure 13: Consumption - Single Phase Wiring Scheme Inline Energy Meter with SolarEdge Energy Net Communications...
- Page 24 For Production Metering Applications 1Ø Meter Wiring - Accuracy class B (1%) 1Ø Meter Wiring - Accuracy class A (2%) Figure 14: Production Metering - Single Phase Wiring Scheme Inline Energy Meter with SolarEdge Energy Net Communications...
- Page 25 c. Connect the wires to the A+ and B- terminals. Make sure the wires are twisted. d. Connect the shield to the G terminal. e. Re-attach the RS485 connector to the meter. NOTE The maximum supported length of the RS485 cable is 1000 meters. Inline Energy Meter with SolarEdge Energy Net Communications...
- Page 26 DIP switch inside the inverter to ON (top position). NOTE For StorEdge inverters, set a termination DIP switch inside the inverter to OFF. Figure 17: RS485 termination switch on inverter Inline Energy Meter with SolarEdge Energy Net Communications...
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Page 27: Chapter 3: Configuration
1. Select Commissioning è Information to view the CPU Version. Information CPU Version 4.13.xx DSP1 Version 1.0210.1066 DSP2 Version 2.0052.0410 Serial Number 7Fxxxxxx-yy › Hardware IDs › Error Log › Warning Log Inline Energy Meter with SolarEdge Energy Net Communications... -
Page 28: Device Configuration
Chapter 3: Configuration 27 Device Configuration This section describes basic configuration of SolarEdge inverters for use of the inline meter. In addition, a configuration that is specific to the application being used is required in some cases. Refer to the following documents: Export Limitation - https://www.solaredge.com/sites/default/files/feed-in_... - Page 29 (valid for version 4.14.xx and above). Ext. Production: The inline meter is used for export limitation with 3rd party generators and for AC coupling with non-SolarEdge inverters (valid for version 4.14.xx and above).
- Page 30 Push the Up and Down buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds in order to initiate Energy Net search session. Use the SetApp Device Manager to connect the meter to the inverter (see To configure the Inline Energy Meter with SolarEdge Energy Net Communications...
- Page 31 Net meter from the connected device list. Connect the RS485 cable and use SetApp to configure the meter (see To configure the inline meter for RS485 communication using SetApp: on page 28). Inline Energy Meter with SolarEdge Energy Net Communications...
- Page 32 Energy Values screen following 30 seconds of inactivity. When the default screen is displayed, the display screen shuts down following 120 seconds of inactivity. Press any key to light the display. A guide to display screen navigation appears in the figure below. Inline Energy Meter with SolarEdge Energy Net Communications...
- Page 33 Device Configuration Figure 19: Display Screen Navigation Inline Energy Meter with SolarEdge Energy Net Communications...
- Page 34 <Error message>: If an internal error occurs in the meter, it will be displayed here. To resolve the error, refer to Troubleshooting Meter Connection on page 36. Power: The total power read by the meter Energy: The total energy read by the meter Inline Energy Meter with SolarEdge Energy Net Communications...
- Page 35 Device Configuration Meters Production Meter SN: XXXXXXXX RS485-2 Status Modbus ID #2 Power Energy 7.60 kW 13.68MWh Export Meter SN: XXXXXXXX GPIO S0 meter 1000 pulses per kWh Power Energy 7.60 kW 13.68MWh Inline Energy Meter with SolarEdge Energy Net Communications...
- Page 36 Power: The total power read by the meter. Energy: The total energy read by the meter. FW Version: The inline meter's firmware version. Address: The SolarEdge Energy Net network address, or Modbus ID. 3. Select View Status to view meter status details: Per phase: current, voltage, power...
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Page 37: Appendix A: Troubleshooting Meter Connection
If the following error message appears in the bottom left-hand corner of the Inverters section of the Status page: "Error 3x6E: Meter Comm. Error" If the status in the Meters section of the Status page is "Comm. Error" Inline Energy Meter with SolarEdge Energy Net Communications... - Page 38 208-240 Vac. The Energy value is not advancing Make sure the correct meter function is selected. Make sure that the AC Grid Connection is configured correctly. Inline Energy Meter with SolarEdge Energy Net Communications...
- Page 39 AC wiring on the meter's AC wiring connector. Check for water damage or sealing problems: Inspect the entire conduit run for possible points of water penetration, and fix leaks. Ensure that proper outdoor rated components are used. Inline Energy Meter with SolarEdge Energy Net Communications...
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Page 40: Appendix B: Installing Multiple Meters
Appendix B: Installing Multiple Meters 39 Appendix B: Installing Multiple Meters You can connect up to three meters on the same RS485 bus and over SolarEdge Energy Net. To connect two meters, install two wires into each screw terminal by twisting the wires together, inserting them into terminal, and securely tightening. -
Page 41: Configuring The Dual-Meter Connection
Configuring the Dual-Meter Connection Configuring Dual-Meter Connection Using SetApp In the sample configuration described below, a SolarEdge energy meter with Modbus connection is configured as a production meter, and is set to address 1, while an inline meter is configured as an export/import meter, and is set to address 2. -
Page 42: Appendix C: Monitoring Platform - Meter Data
41 Appendix C: Monitoring Platform - Meter Data If your device is connected to the SolarEdge server, you can view the meter’s readings in the monitoring platform. Verify that the meter type is set correctly in the Admin page > Logical Layout > Meter details: Figure 21: Setting the Meter details in the monitoring platform Calculated meter readings (also referred to as "virtual meters"), such as self-... - Page 43 Production (inverter/site) a(calculated) a(calculated) Consumption a(calculated) a(calculated) Self-consumption Export Import Consumption meter: Displayed in Displayed in Data Monitoring Dashboard Monitoring Charts Production (inverter/site) Consumption Self-consumption (calculated) (calculated) Export (calculated) Import (calculated) Inline Energy Meter with SolarEdge Energy Net Communications...
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Page 44: Appendix D: Supplemental Documentation
Appendix D: Supplemental Documentation 43 Appendix D: Supplemental Documentation Inline Energy Meter with SolarEdge Energy Net Communications For complete technical specifications, see the following datasheet: https://www.solaredge.com/sites/default/files/se-Inline- energy-meter-datasheet.pdf For installation guidelines on the inline meter's external antenna kit, see the following installation guide: https://www.solaredge.com/sites/default/files/se-inline-... -
Page 45: Support Contact Information
System configuration information, including the type and number of modules connected and the number and length of strings. The communication method to the SolarEdge server, if the site is connected. The product's software version as it appears in the status screen. - Page 46 ...