Verifying Connectivity - Generac Power Systems PWRcelP XVT076A03 Installation And Owner's Manual

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Figure 5-12. Configure Static IP Settings
NOTE: Contact your network system administrator to
connect the PWRcell Inverter to a restricted network.
NOTE: The PWRcell Inverter must have a reliable Inter-
net connection in order to view PWRcell system informa-
tion in the PWRview app.

Verifying Connectivity

NOTE: Use a laptop or other device to verify the Internet
connection on the field installed Cat 5 cable.
For a successful connection the following must be valid:
•
The Internet LED on the control panel must be lit.
NOTE: Wait at least 5 minutes after the blue light illumi-
nates to be certain the connection is stable.
•
The field installed Cat 5 cable must have a "hot"
signal. Check male RJ45 ends for proper
installation and confirm correct Ethernet ports at
the inverter and router.
•
The REbus Beacon must have a device page on
the inverter control panel.
•
See 5-13. The REbus Beacon must have a
Figure
valid IP Address. Log on
Configuration Tool to verify. See
Configuration Tool.
Figure 5-13. Verify IP Address
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NOTE: After first installing, the REbus Beacon may need
to receive automated updates to its firmware. This may
cause the blue Internet LED to strobe while the REbus
Beacon updates, and this will interrupt the Installer Tool
connection momentarily.
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Installation and Owner's Manual for Generac PWRCell Inverter