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Last revision: 1. 8. 2022

Company: SOLAR controls s.r.o.

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Page 1 WATTROUTER M SSR (WRM 01/06/12 AND WT 02/10) WATTROUTER M MAX (WRM 01/06/12 AND WT 03/11) HOW TO FIT AND SETUP THE DEVICE Document version: 2.5 Last revision: 1. 8. 2022 Company: SOLAR controls s.r.o. How to fit and setup the device Page 1 from 79...
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WATTrouter M - user manual TABLE OF CONTENTS General information ............................4 Description of basic function ..........................4 Packaging contents ............................6 Safety warning ..............................7 Fitting the device .............................. 8 Device configuration ............................16 USB driver installation ..........................16 WATTconfig M control software installation ....................
Page 3 WATTrouter M - user manual Configuration examples ..........................52 Example No. 1 – one load only ........................52 Example No. 2 – all 6 loads, control mode = sum of all phases ..............55 Example No. 3 – all 6 loads, control mode = each phase independently ............57 Example No.
Page 4: General Information
WATTrouter M - user manual GENERAL INFORMATION WATTrouter M is a programmable controller to optimize self-consumption of energy produced by photovoltaic or wind power plant (hereinafter referred to as PV-plant). It is a smart home energy management system. After correct installation and configuration, the controller perfectly optimizes self-consumption of energy produced by your PV-plant.
Page 5 WATTrouter M - user manual The current sensing module measures electric current in real time and on all phases. The regulator evaluates the measured electric currents and if it determines the available surplus energy produced by the PV-plant, it will switch on connected loads according to adjustable priorities, while constantly trying to maintain zero energy flow through the current sensing module, the so called "virtual zero"...
Page 6: Packaging Contents
WATTrouter M - user manual PACKAGING CONTENTS Contents of packaging: 1 WATTrouter M regulator 1 WATTrouter M current sensing module 1 USB cable 1 short manual with links to this manual, software and firmware updates. How to fit and setup the device Page 6 from 79...
Page 7: Safety Warning
WATTrouter M - user manual SAFETY WARNING When you receive your package, inspect the packaging unit for damages. After opening your package, inspect the regulator and the current sensing module for damages. Do not fit the regulator or the current sensing module if you see signs of mechanical damages! Always have the regulator and the current sensing module fitted by a person with the necessary electrical qualification.
Page 8: Fitting The Device
WATTrouter M - user manual FITTING THE DEVICE WATTrouter M regulator may be fitted in a regular distribution board onto a 35 mm DIN rail or attached to a wall using 2 screws with round or countersink head and with diameter up to 6 mm. WATTrouter M current sensing module may be fitted in a regular distribution board onto a 35 mm DIN rail.
Page 9 WATTrouter M - user manual Top left terminal block (this only accepts voltage from public grid!):  L1 – regulator power supply and voltage detection L1, 230VAC/50Hz (must always be connected)  N – neutral wire (must always be connected) ...
Page 10 WATTrouter M - user manual  Figure 2: Connection terminals of current sensing module WT 02/10 for WATTrouter M SSR and WT 03/11 for WATTrouter M MAX. Current sensing module terminal description (the terminals are described directly on the motherboard of the M MAX module): ...
Page 11 WATTrouter M - user manual Figure 4: Three-phase connection with 2 current sensing modules and with low tariff signal circuit for CombiWATT mode. This connection is necessary if the PV-plant output is connected directly to a sealed distribution box, accessible only to the electricity provider.
Page 12 WATTrouter M - user manual use only the actual surpluses produced by PV-plant. To make things simple, only 3 resistive (heating) loads are connected, but you may use all 12 outputs. Similarly, you may also connect 3 regulators to 1 current sensing module. In such scenario, each regulato r works on one phase and you will get 18 outputs.
Page 13 WATTrouter M - user manual Figure 8: Single-phase connection with optional low tariff signal circuit for CombiWATT mode. Current sensing module is placed at the facility’s supply cable coming from the distribution box where main energy meter is located. The connected loads use only rea l surpluses produced by PV-plant.
Page 14 (infra dryer), oil heaters, cartridge heaters in a solar tanks, etc. may be used. Note: Each triac or SSR output is capable of providing power to heating loads with built-in fan for longer time (such as hair dryer, heat radiator).
Page 15 WATTrouter M - user manual Now the controller is fitted and ready for configuration. How to fit and setup the device Page 15 from 79...
Page 16: Device Configuration
WATTrouter M - user manual DEVICE CONFIGURATION You will need notebook or regular PC (placed closely enough to the regulator) with USB interface (hereinafter referred to as a computer only). The controller is configured using the WATTconfig M control software. The installation package for this software is available on manufacturer’s web pages.
Page 17 WATTrouter M - user manual 4. Select: No, not this time. In the following window select: Install from a list or specific location (Advanced). 5. Select the path to the driver file: How to fit and setup the device Page 17 from 79...
Page 18: Wattconfig M Control Software Installation
WATTrouter M - user manual 6. The driver has been installed successfully, if this window appears: 7. During the installation there might appear a warning about an invalid digital driver signature. Just ignore it. The device is registered in your system device manager as USB serial converter (menu Universal Serial Bus Controllers) 8.
Page 19: Setting Up Main Function
WATTrouter M - user manual 1. Turn on the PC. 2. Run WATTconfig_M_Setup_x86_64.exe. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. SETTING UP MAIN FUNCTION 1. Click on START button in your PC and run the WATTconfig M control software. The system will display the main software window.
Page 20 WATTrouter M - user manual mode, etc.), or the phase sequence in voltage or in current inputs does not match, or you may have a defect in household wiring. In any case, make sure to inspect the entire electric wiring. You can verify the correctness of measurement input configuration by using the chart "Input checking oscilloscope".
Page 21: Setting Up Combiwatt Mode
WATTrouter M - user manual provider or use the "each phase independently"-mode, which works for any configuration of the energy meter. In order to use the "each phase independently"-mode, it is necessary to select correct phase for each output, i.e. phase where the corresponding load is really connected. Controller will then try to maintain zero energy flow in each phase ("phase zero").
Page 22 WATTrouter M - user manual below). This can be done on the "Output settings" tab. CombiWATT mode provides constant daily energy supply to the connected loads. This mode is indispensable if you need to heat up water but also e. g. if you use a swimming pool filtering system during cloudy days or when your PV-plant is temporarily out of order.
Page 23: Setting Up Time Schedules
DESCRIPTION OF THE S-CONNECT PROTOCOL The S-Connect protocol allows you to share devices via any physical communication layer. The SOLAR controls s.r.o. controllers currently support device sharing via 2 physical layers (if available): How to fit and setup the device...
Page 24 WATTrouter M - user manual a) Over the existing network architecture, ie Ethernet or WIFI. This is only possible if the device is connected to an Ethernet network. Therefore, it cannot be used for WATTrouter ECO. b) Over the wireless architecture. This is only possible if a SC-Gateway or SC-Router module is inserted in the device.
Page 25: Pairing Of Stations To The Access Point
WATTrouter M - user manual Gateway module installed. A wireless socket is then connected to it as a remote station. The S-Connect protocol is transmitted over the wireless network and replaces the older protocol used in previous firmware versions for this wireless communication.
Page 26: Cancel Station Pairing
WATTrouter M - user manual Note: In the case of ad a), if the connection between the station and the access point is interrupted, the station will start transmitting pairing requests again periodically. This is because the connection may have been lost due to a change in the station's IP address if, for example, the station uses DHCP for IP assignment.
Page 27: Protocol Limitations In The Wattrouter M
WATTrouter M - user manual Figure 12: Device sharing in the S-Connect protocol. The communication mode of the given device is marked in the upper part, the relevant mappings of source devices to destination devices are marked in the rectangular fields below. The oval fields indicate the source physical devices available in the device.
Page 28 WATTrouter M - user manual After you have completed the settings using the side USB port then in case of manipulating within the distribution box turn off entire distribution box, remove the USB cable and turn on the distribution box again. Tip: In order to maintain continuous monitoring the controller can be kept connected either via USB or Ethernet.
Page 29: Description Of Wattconfig M Items
WATTrouter M - user manual DESCRIPTION OF WATTCONFIG M ITEMS This chapter contains a list of all items available in the WATTconfig M control software and explains their meaning. Or you may use the controller web interface, where the items have identical names and meanings. MAIN WINDOW The main window displays all basic measured values and statuses.
Page 30: Measured Parameters And Statuses
WATTrouter M - user manual MEASURED PARAMETERS AND STATUSES Measured values:  Power on ph. Lx - the actual value of the active power measured on the relevant phase wire. Positive value means production (PV-plant supplies power to the grid); negative value means that power is being drawn from the grid.
Page 31 WATTrouter M - user manual Measured power using an external power meter connected to the corresponding FB input. If the output is switched on by the controller, but the assigned FB input does not measure any power (for example, the appliance is disconnected by its internal thermostat), the item flashes.
Page 32: Input Settings Tab
WATTrouter M - user manual  Energy – displays electric energy counted by the relevant impulse input. The value is calculated using  E[kWh] [kWh] the following formula: Where: E – final energy (this field) – initial energy at the input (see FB input settings) Imp –...
Page 33 WATTrouter M - user manual  Label – used to assign a label for the relevant input. Label may contain a maximum of 8 characters in ASCII encoding. For ILx inputs it cannot be modified. Measurement input settings (ILx):  Current orientation - it is used to change the sign of measured powers, if the current sensing module is fitted in inverted position, or in cases for example, when it is desirable to pass the wire through the module in inverted direction.
Page 34: Output Settings Tab
WATTrouter M - user manual  Measurement source – as of firmware version 4.0, this item is replaced by the more general items Measured by input (see chapter Output settings tab) and Input settings for statistics (see chapter Other settings tab), which better correspond to the advanced options when using the S-Connect protocol.
Page 35 WATTrouter M - user manual be applied to each phase. From the first (the highest) priority all the way down to the lowest priority. No gaps are allowed in the priority settings, that is, you cannot set only the 1st priority and the 3rd priority, without setting the 2nd priority as well.
Page 36 WATTrouter M - user manual  P[W] S[VA].cos( formula. The connected power value should be equal to the power rating of connected load for proportional or PWM function, and must be higher or equal for relay function.  Maximum power – this value applies only for proportional outputs. It determines the maximum allowed power applicable for the connected load.
Page 37 WATTrouter M - user manual the part of surplus energy will be still delivered to public grid as in the case of the default function of WATTrouter controller, without prepend mode. Example 2: A boiler and 2 other heating elements: - the boiler connected to SSR No.
Page 38 WATTrouter M - user manual  On-delay time – this value applies only for relay outputs. This delay time runs from the moment a condition has been detected to switch the relay output on. By this condition we mean that the corresponding energy surplus exceeds the limit set by the ”Connected power”...
Page 39: Time Schedules Tab
WATTrouter M - user manual In case of a relay output, this function can be useful when you want to avoid delivering surplus energy to public grid. Here, typically, one relay output is set as inverted and assigned to last priority. And it is used to block the inverter.
Page 40 WATTrouter M - user manual Enforced - the output will be enforced/switched-on during the time specified in the "From – To" interval. If the "From" time is larger than the "To" time, the enforcement is valid from the "From" time to midnight and on the next following day from midnight to the "To" time. Enforcement has the second highest priority and it may be disabled only with another time schedule set to the restricted mode at the same time.
Page 41: Other Settings Tab
WATTrouter M - user manual Note: Impact-free transition to the basic regulation mode: If the condition necessary for the enforcement of a relay output no longer exists, a basic 10s delay is set for this output. This delay is used to ensure impact-free transition to the basic regulation mode.
Page 42 WATTrouter M - user manual same for all outputs. This new function can be used, for example, to temporarily switch an output in manual mode, if it is necessary to quickly force a certain output to switch on for a limited period of time.
Page 43 WATTrouter M - user manual  Time server (hostname) - (since firmware version 3.0) time Server domain name. The time server name is stored directly in the controller and its IP is obtained automatically using the newly implemented DNS protocol. Then, the IP address of the time server is ignored. The default and recommended name is pool.ntp.org, which is a service that automatically assigns the IP address of a particular time server, based on the load of individual time servers and other criteria.
Page 44 WATTrouter M - user manual consumption. Also watt meters produced by different manufacturers behave in similar way. This item partially tries to resolve this issue by setting additional offset valid for each phase wire. For example, if the production limit equals to 0.05 kW, CombiWATT mode will already be initiated (provided that also other requirements for the initiation of this mode are met), even if the surplus falls below 0.05 kilowatt in each phase.
Page 45 WATTrouter M - user manual  Require better HTTP security – check this to disallow passing plain text username and password in HTTP/XML requests (see chapter Description of web interface and XML communication). If checked the authorization will be made using a hash (XML node <sig> replaces here the nodes <UN> and <UP>) and username/ password cannot be changed using web interface anymore (nodes <UNn>...
Page 46: S-Connect Tab
WATTrouter M - user manual may download it and install it. The progress of the update process is indicated on screen and it takes (based on your connection type and speed) between 20 to 60 seconds. Firmware update via LAN interface is protected from unauthorized access or intervention.
Page 47: Statistics Tab
WATTrouter M - user manual  Name – this field displays the name of the station, which is pre-filled with the station identification data.  Configuration name – this field displays the name of the station's configuration, if this information is supported by the station and has been filled in.
Page 48 WATTrouter M - user manual Daily statistics are reset every time just after midnight, i.e. at 0:00 A.M. At the same time, daily values from the just finished day are moved into history. When you change the date in the controller you may cause irreversible deletion of stored history! Real time chart (since firmware version 3.0): Up to 7 rows can be selected in this line chart, which can display power or temperature curves.
Page 49: Log Tab
WATTrouter M - user manual  Production chart - displays summary data on production (production +surplus energy) in the last 31 days. Double click on the bar to view the day in the daily statistics.  Consumption Chart - displays summary data on consumption (self-consumption, consumption in normal and low tariff) in the last 31 days.
Page 50 WATTrouter M - user manual  Save - saves configuration to PC hard drive.  Reset to defaults – loads default configuration settings in WATTconfig (you have to write it then to the controller).  Exit - exits WATTconfig software. How to fit and setup the device Page 50 from 79...
Page 51: Usb/Com Driver Configuration Window
WATTrouter M - user manual USB/COM DRIVER CONFIGURATION WINDOW In this dialog box you may specify connection parameters for the USB interface. Port settings:  Port – if the driver is properly installed and the controller is connected to the computer, the appropriate COMx port can be found in the pop-up menu.
Page 52: Configuration Examples
WATTrouter M - user manual LED PWR (green) The controller is switched on and no output is active. Flashes The controller is switched on and some outputs are active. Flashes quickly The controller is switched on and boot mode is active. The controller is without power supply or there is a failure.
Page 53 WATTrouter M - user manual Average daily losses of boilers with these parameters represent approximately 1.5 kWh. If you use 160 l of hot water and you take into account heat losses, the daily supply of electric power is approximately 8.6 kWh. Boiler is connected to triac output No.
Page 54 WATTrouter M - user manual The time schedule is configured for the boiler between 15:00 and 19:00.It becomes active only if the low tariff is available and, moreover, until the assumed supplied energy did not exceed the energy specified in the limit field.
Page 55: Example No. 2 - All 6 Loads, Control Mode = Sum Of All Phases
WATTrouter M - user manual EXAMPLE NO. 2 – ALL 6 LOADS, CONTROL MODE = SUM OF ALL PHASES The same boiler as specified in example No. 1, swimming pool filtering pump and 6 kW instantaneous water heating for the swimming pool (pump and three-phase heating element). Recommended peak power output of the PV-plant is more than 8 kWp.
Page 56 WATTrouter M - user manual Time schedule for boiler is set the same as in example No. 1. Two time schedules are assigned for pool filtering pump. The first of them describes restriction of the output during "daytime" between 8:00 and 23:00. This restriction ensures the motor runs approximately 6 hours and therefore, it applies only if the daily energy counter exceeds 1.6 kWh.
Page 57: Example No. 3 - All 6 Loads, Control Mode = Each Phase Independently
WATTrouter M - user manual EXAMPLE NO. 3 – ALL 6 LOADS, CONTROL MODE = EACH PHASE INDEPENDENTLY Loads specified in example No. 2 but more complex connection. Control mode is set for each phase independently. Connect the following to L1 phase: - boiler has 1st priority (triac No.
Page 58 WATTrouter M - user manual Time schedules are the same as in example No. 2. How to fit and setup the device Page 58 from 79...
Page 59: Example No. 4 - 5 Loads, Control Mode = Each Phase Independently
WATTrouter M - user manual EXAMPLE NO. 4 – 5 LOADS, CONTROL MODE = EACH PHASE INDEPENDENTLY Boiler and pool filtering system specified in example No. 2 plus 2 resistive electric heaters and a heating pump used to heat the swimming pool. Everything in more complex connection plus control mode set for each phase separately.
Page 60 WATTrouter M - user manual Time schedules are the same as in example No. 2. How to fit and setup the device Page 60 from 79...
Page 61: Ethernet Network Configuration
WATTrouter M - user manual ETHERNET NETWORK CONFIGURATION WATTrouter M allows monitoring and configuration via Ethernet socket. In order to establish the communication you must correctly configure network connection. Always entrust the configuration of the network and Internet access to the controller to a person with the necessary technical skills.
Page 62: Setting Up Internet Access
WATTrouter M - user manual  HTTP port: enter the HTTP port value where your controller will listen to incoming HTTP requests - that is requests from web browser. Change this value only if there are several web servers in your local network (which will be accessible from the Internet), or if you want to increase protection against unauthorized access to your network.
Page 63: Description Of Web Interface And Xml Communication
WATTrouter M - user manual DESCRIPTION OF WEB INTERFACE AND XML COMMUNICATION WATTrouter M devices can be monitored and configured using regular Internet browsers. Web interface can be used only if the controller is connected via Ethernet. Figure14: Device web interface. Using the web interface you may monitor and configure all controller parameters as if you would do using the WATTconfig software, except for input checking oscilloscope, time server testing, statistic export/import and firmware upgrade.
Page 64 WATTrouter M - user manual 1. GET /meas.xml By sending this HTTP request you will obtain the current measured/status data from the controller (actual measured powers in individual phases and power/energy values for connected loads). Structure of returned data:  ...
Page 65 WATTrouter M - user manual </meas> 2. GET /conf.xml By sending this HTTP request you will obtain the current configuration stored in the controller (input and output settings, etc.). Structure of returned data:   <conf> <DE>My configuration</DE> <I1>...
Page 66 WATTrouter M - user manual <PWM>0</PWM> <TB>1</TB> <TTL>0</TTL> <SCO>0</SCO><-- standby cooling (0=inactive, 1=active)> <TF>30.0</TF><-- fan trigger temperature in standby in °C> <TM>50.0</TM><-- maximum controller temperature in °C> <IP>...</IP>...
Page 67 WATTrouter M - user manual <UNn>home</UNn> <UPn>abcd</UPn> <RST>1</RST> </conf> The controller will reply with the following:   <conf>...
Page 68 WATTrouter M - user manual <learn> <accept>0</accept> </learn> 6. GET /stat_chart.xml By sending this HTTP request you will obtain the real time chart data from the controller. Structure of returned data: ...
Page 69 WATTrouter M - user manual 9. GET /stat_month.xml By sending this HTTP request you will obtain the monthly statistics from the controller. Structure of returned data:   <stat_month> <SMD>2017-07-20</SMD> <SMS1>0.00</SMS1> <SMH1>0.00</SMH1>...
Page 70: Troubleshooting
WATTrouter M - user manual TROUBLESHOOTING The following table shows the most frequent problems and usual solutions: Problem description Possible causes Solution The controller has been fitted The circuit breaker is on Check or measure whether there is any according to the manual but but the supply voltage is voltage between terminals L1 and N.
Page 71 WATTrouter M - user manual LAN/UDP interface driver Use the LAN/UDP driver configuration is not configured properly window in WATTconfig to check the validity of IP address and UDP port. Connect to the controller using USB in order to determine the current network configuration stored in the controller (use the Other settings tab).
Page 72 WATTrouter M - user manual which are not sinusoidal or their power factor varies from one. Positive measured power value There is connected some No defect (production) differs too much load, which decreases this from the value on the inverter value.
Page 73 WATTrouter M - user manual Incorrect settings of some Check the settings in the Power offset field. items in the Other settings Also check the CombiWATT production limit field, which should be low. You cannot download firmware, Incorrect or corrupted Load only original firmware for the even if you try repeatedly *.scf file...
Page 74 WATTrouter M - user manual correspond with reality does not have accurate data from utility/billing meters. Furthermore, the device may be configured improperly, i.e. does not evaluate the same as your utility meter does. Statistics suddenly erased This is normal There was a date change in the controller or power failure during writing the history into EEPROM.
Page 75: Maintenance And Repairs
WATTrouter M - user manual MAINTENANCE AND REPA IRS The WATTrouter M devices have been designed as maintenance-free units, provided that they were configured and fitted according to instructions specified in this manual. We recommend inspecting the operation of the entire system at regular intervals (at least once in a month, for example, when inspecting the status of the PV- plant).
Page 76: Technical Specifications
WATTrouter M - user manual TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Parameter Value, notes Main parameters Supply voltage 230 V, 50 Hz Power consumption – stand-by mode <3 VA Power consumption – 1 triac output approximately 1 W/A Power consumption – 1 relay output 0.4 W Power consumption –...
Page 77 WATTrouter M - user manual supply and other control parts of the regulator, serial communication parameters: 38400 Bd 8N1. LAN Connection 10/100 Mbit/s, isolated from power grid supply according to IEEE 802.3 Dynamic characteristics Active power measuring period (effective values) typically 600 ms (including averaging of switched-on (active) triacs/SSR) Regulation dynamics (full scale) at Triac/SSR output...
Page 78: Recycling
WATTrouter M - user manual RECYCLING After the product life is over the product may be disassembled, recycled or disposed of at a safe dumpsite. Legal regulations regarding electronic waste treatment have to be observed in respective country. Do not dispose in regular household waste! How to fit and setup the device Page 78 from 79...
Page 79: Eu Declaration Of Conformity
WATTrouter M - user manual EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Company: SOLAR controls s.r.o. (manufacturer name) Brojova 25, Plzeň, 32600, Czech Republic (manufacturer address) 29109795 (manufacturer id) Hereby declares that this product: WATTrouter device M SSR, WATTrouter M MAX (product name)

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