Contents 1 About This Manual ...................1 1.1 Preface......................1 1.2 Target Group ....................1 1.3 Manual Description..................1 1.4 Symbol Explanation ..................1 1.5 Expression Explanation...................1 2 System Introduction ..................2 2.1 Brief Introduction ....................2 2.2 Main Features ....................2 2.3 System Requirements..................2 3 Introduction to Ports ..................3 3.1 Ethernet Port Wiring ..................3 3.2 RS485 Port Wiring ..................4...
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6.1 Checking the General Information..............15 6.2 Checking the Real-time Status...............15 7 Device Monitoring ..................16 8 Device Maintenance ..................17 8.1 Device List ....................17 8.2 Firmware Update..................17 8.3 Fault Recorder .....................17 9 Smart Diagnosis .....................19 9.1 String Diagnosis ...................19 10 History Data ....................20 10.1 Operation Log ....................20 10.2 Status Records...................20...
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13.1 Copyright ....................33 13.2 Contact Information ..................33...
With continuous software update, the interface and functions of the software you are using may differ from the example pictures provided in this manual. If so, please refer to the latest software version. If you have any questions, please contact Sungrow Power Supply Co. Ltd. Target Group This manual is intended for the following target groups: •...
System Introduction Brief Introduction SCU is a data collection and protocol conversion device that can collect data from inverters, combiner boxes and other equipment in PV systems. Users can view the collected information by accessing the server through PC. Main Features The SCU has the following features: Smart and Flexible •...
Introduction to Ports Port Port definition Remarks J7(NET1)、J10(NET2)、 Ethernet port 4-way J8(Goose1)、J9(Goose2) Goose port USB port Not open yet A1B1~A3B3 RS485 port 8-way A5B5~A9B9 CAN1H, CAN1L CAN port Not open yet CAN2H, CAN2L, GND DI1~DI24 Dry contact input port 24-way DI24V NC1 NO1 COM1 ~ NC8 NO8 8-way, output signal...
3 Introduction to Ports User Manual Wiring Method Use CAT-5e or aboove cable with one end connected to external device and the other end connected to the “NET1” or “NET2” port of the SCU. Description Item Modbus-TCP Click”System->“Transfer Configuration”->“Modbus”- forwarding >”SERVER”,supports up to 15 port configurations.
User Manual 3 Introduction to Ports *for illustration only. - - End DI Input Dry Contact Wiring Introduction The SCU supports multi-input dry contact connection to the transformer or switchgear signal node. Port Function DI1~DI24 Input dry contact terminals 1~24 DI24V Total 8 input dry contact 24V terminal Wiring Requirements...
3 Introduction to Ports User Manual figure 3-1 Wiring method (take DI20 port wiring for example) - - End DO Output Dry Contact Wiring Introduction The SCU supports 8-way output dry contact connection to the transformer or switchgear signal node. Port Function Output port 1, NC...
User Manual 3 Introduction to Ports Port Function Output port 8, NO COM8 Output port 8, COM Wiring Requirements 0.75mm ~1.5mm wire is recommended. Wiring Method step 1 Connect the output dry contact (NO, NC, COM) cable outgoing from the transformer to the wiring area of the SCU.
3 Introduction to Ports User Manual step 2 When connecting a two-wire cable, connect the PT + cable to the "PT +" port; connect the PT- cable to the "PT-" port. (Note: "PT-" port and "GND" port are short-circuited) When connecting a three-wire cable, PT+ cable connects to "PT+" port; PT- cable connects to "PT-"...
User Manual 3 Introduction to Ports step 3 Connect the 1st analog input signal line to the SCU“V1A+, VA1–”; Connect the 2nd analog input signal line to the SCU's“V2A+, VA2–”ports. - - End 24Vdc Power Port Wiring Introduction The 24Vdc power port of the SCU has been connected to the DC side of the inverter and supplies DC power for it.
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Login Login 4.1.1 Overview The SCU is designed with two network ports NET1 and NET2. • Default IP address of NET1: 14.14.14.14. • Default IP address of NET2: 12.12.12.12. IP addresses of "NET1" and "NET2" should be on different network segments. If otherwise, communication error occurs.
4 Login User Manual Modify the Password Click , and select Modify Password, enter the orginnal password and new password, click [Save]. The password must be a combination of numbers and letters, and the length is between 6 and 32 digits. Setting the Language Click and select the desired language to switch the interface.
Interface Description Homepage Description Page and menu selection bar Function display area Fault number Alarm number Language switching options Personal center WEB Menu Navigation Bar/Menu Submenu Third-Level Menu General Information Overview Real-time Status Device Monitoring Device List Firmware Update Device Fault Recorder Smart diagnosis String Diagnosis...
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5 Interface Description User Manual Navigation Bar/Menu Submenu Third-Level Menu System Time Transfer Configuration Template Management File Management RS485 EyeW485 Ethernet Port Parameter WLAN About...
Overview Checking the General Information Function Description In this interface, you can view the current power generation, real-time power, the number of online devices, etc., view the operating data and cycle (day, month, year, total) power generation curve. One-click access to the interface corresponding to common functions, such as adding devices, configuring network port parameters, configuring forwarding information, upgrading/restarting the system, and quickly issuing instructions to devices.
Device Monitoring Function Introduction • The real-time operation information of selected devices and the corresponding node sta- tus can be viewed on this interface. • Set the initial parameters, operation parameters, system parameters and protection pa- rameters of the selected device. •...
Device List Function Description In this interface, you can add devices, modify devices and delete devices. Prerequisite The device model and configuration file have been obtained through Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd. Procedure step 1 Click“Device→Device List”to enter the interface.
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8 Device Maintenance User Manual The operations involved in this interface are only performed by SUNGROW. step 1 - - End...
Smart Diagnosis String Diagnosis Function Introduction This function can be used to collect and analyze the voltage and current data of the up- stream combiner box of the inverter, and judge whether there is a fault. Procedure step 1 Click “Smart Diagnosis→String Diagnosis” to enter the corresponding interface. step 2 Click “Start Diagnosis”...
10 History Data 10.1 Operation Log Function Description In this interface, you can view the operation log, such as login, logout, system restart and other operations and the corresponding time, which is convenient for later traceability. Procedure step 1 Click“History Data→Operation Log”to enter the interface. step 2 Click to export the log.
User Manual 10 History Data step 3 Click to export the log of parameter settings. - - End 10.4 History Curve Function Introduction Historical information such as the power of the overall machine, each inverter unit and SCU can be viewed on this interface. Procedure step 1 Click “History Data→History Curve”...
11 System 11.1 Run Information Function Introduction The communication address, input and output node status, and forwarding configuration in- formation can be viewed on this interface. Procedure step 1 Click “System→Run Information” to enter the corresponding interface. step 2 Select an option as needed: •...
User Manual 11 System 11.3 Remote Maintenance Function Introduction Remote maintenance can be enabled or disabled on this interface for specific conditions. Procedure step 1 Click “System→Remote Maintenance” to enter the corresponding interface. step 2 Select a menu as needed: If the remote maintenance is set to 【Disable】, the device cannot be accessed through the public network.
11 System User Manual 11.5 System Time Function Introduction The clock source, time zone, system time, and date can be set on this interface. Procedure step 1 Click “System→System Time” to enter the corresponding interface. step 2 Select a menu as needed. Item Description •...
User Manual 11 System step 2 Click of the local port to configure the general parameters. Item Description ASDU public address Enable/Disable configuration Remote signaling measur- Single/Multiple ing point type Uploading interval of re- Range from 100 to 1000. mote signaling packet Range: •...
After finishing setting the parameters, restart the device for the configuration to take effect. 11.7 Template Management Function Description It is convenient to save, transfer and apply a configuration combination to realize the same configuration operation on multiple devices. This operation is only performed by SUNGROW.
User Manual 11 System 11.8 File Management Function Introduction The point table files can be imported or exported on this interface. step 1 Click “System→File Management” to enter the corresponding interface. step 2 Click to export the point table file. Click to import the point table file.
11 System User Manual Click System→Transfer Configuration→MOBUS→RTU after switching. Select the COM port that has been switched to forwarding background and click If it prompts that the operation is successful, connect the serial port cable to the selected COM port for communication. Set the baud rate, check bit, and stop bit to the same values of those on the System→Port Parameters→RS485 interface when establishing the communication.
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User Manual 11 System step 2 Click “EyeW485-H” to view the frequency point and array number of the master node. • Scan and set 【Frequency】 as needed: • Click the drop-down list of 【Array】 to select the array number according to actual needs.
11 System User Manual • Select 【System Upgrade EyeW485-H only】, select the obtained local upgrade pack- age, and click 【Upgrade】. It will go to the homepage that has been refreshed after the successful upgrade. - - End Follow-up Operations After finishing setting the parameters, restart the device for the configuration to take effect. 11.9.3 Ethernet Function Description This function is used for the network port parameters of the SCU.
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User Manual 11 System Port parameters of the dry contact AI can be set on this interface. Procedure step 1 Click “SystemPort ParameterAI” to enter the corresponding interface step 2 Set the parameters as needed. step 3 Click , and the setting is finished. - - End 11.9.6 DI Function Introduction...
13 Appendix 13.1 Copyright All rights reserved by Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd. and no unit or individual may add, de- lete, adapt, copy, translate, reproduce or rewrite part or all of the contents of this manual in any way without the prior written authorization of SUNGROW.