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  • Page 1 SAR-100...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. About the Manual 1.1 Apply to readers 1.2 Interpretation of Symbols 2. Introduction 3. Parameters 4. Feed-in limitation System Diagram 5. Product installation 5.1 Tool 5.2 Location 6. Device installation procedure 6.1 Check the packing 6.2 Installation 6.3 Internal structure 6.4 Device Wiring 6.5 Inverter address settings 6.6 Change external antenna...
  • Page 3 9. Instruction for Indicator Light, Dial Switch and Reset Button 9.1 Indicator Light 9.2 Repeater light 9.3 Dial Switch 9.4 Reset Button 10. SOLARMAN Monitoring 10.1 Register 10.2 SOLARMAN Smart APP 10.3 SOLARMAN Business APP 11. Contact US...

  • Page 4: About The Manual

    SAR-100 User Manual 1. About the Manual 1.1 Apply to readers This manual is intended for professional personnel who install and operate the SAR-100. 1.2 Interpretation of Symbols ©Copyright of Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    SAR-100 User Manual 2. Introduction SOFAR Feed-in limitation box enables the real-time monitoring of grid-tied situation through the integration of three-phase meter, logger which meets the requirement of real-time adjusting inverter output power at power consumption scenario. It can connect to many inverters and support data transmission via Wi-Fi &...

  • Page 6: Parameters

    SAR-100 User Manual 3. Parameter Parameter Product Model SAR-100 Remote Communication 2.4G Wi-Fi + Ethernet Local Communication RS485 No. of Connections Accessing Method Three-Phase Four-Wire Working Voltage 3x230/400V 50/60Hz Working Current 3x1.5(6)A IP Grade IP65 Working Temperature -25℃~+60℃ Working Humidity...

  • Page 7: Feed-In Limitation System Diagram

    SAR-100 User Manual 4. Feed-in limitation System Diagram TA TB RA RB +V -V OUTPUT DC12V TA TB RA RB L2 L3 L2 L3 RS485 A RS485 A RS485 B RS485 B Grid N Inverter N Inverter Load I f RS 485 link communication is not successful for some inverters, please connect a 120 resistance with repeater and A&B port of the last inverter.

  • Page 8: Product Installation

    SAR-100 User Manual 5. Product installation 5.1 Tool Picture Remark Tool Name Usage Strip cable Wire stripper insulation Cross Use to connect screwdriver Used to cut power Wire cutter cables Use to fix expansion Adjustable screws Wrench Percussion Use to drill holes...

  • Page 9: Location

    ≥ 500mm Two sides----200mm； ATTENTION · The SAR-100 should be installed indoors at a safe height, avoiding places with humidity, dust, direct sunlight and corrosive vapors, and should be shockproof and pressure resistant; the ambient temperature range should be around -25°C to +60°C.

  • Page 10: Device Installation Procedure

    SAR-100 User Manual 6. Device installation procedure 6.1 Check the packing Please ensure that the delivery list items are complete (list below) : Number Description Quantity SAR-100 Hangers Hook screws Expansion screws Resistance Antenna NOTE If any item is damaged or missing, please contact SOFARSOLAR.

  • Page 11: Installation

    SAR-100 User Manual 6.2 Device Installation WARNING · Power off the device before installation. · Double check the connection before power on the device. · Please install carefully according to the weight and size of the product to prevent damage.

  • Page 12: Internal Structure

    SAR-100 User Manual 6.3 Internal structure Number Module Description Air switch Intelligent three-phase CT 1 Grid side meter electric meter Power module RS485 repeater Data transmission DIN-Rail logger module Intelligent three-phase CT 2 Inverter side meter electric meter 09 04...

  • Page 13: Device Wiring

    SAR-100 User Manual 6.4 Device Wiring RS485 A RS485 A RS485 B RS485 B Grid Inverter Inverter Load 08 1 0 05 ©Copyright of Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd.
  • Page 14 · Appropriate ESD measures should be taken. · Please ensure that the following wiring is carried out with the SAR-100 powered off. ATTENTION · The CT corresponding to M1 is connected to the grid side and S1 and S2 are connected as shown above with the direction of the arrow pointing from the grid to the inverter.

  • Page 15: Inverter Address Settings

    SAR-100 User Manual NOTE · Phase sequence of CT should be consistent with the phase sequence of voltage-sampling signal. ±1/2 cannot be reversed. (Select current sensor according to the device capacity.) Step 4: RS485A-B cannot be reversed. Step 5: All devices can connect to ground line.

  • Page 16: Change External Antenna

    SAR-100 User Manual 6.6 Change external antenna Step 1: Unscrew the small antenna of DIN-Rail logger; Step 2: Thread the external antenna lead through the waterproof joint, insert the rubber at the bottom of the antenna, and tighten the waterproof cap;...

  • Page 17: Networking Configuration

    7. Networking Configuration *If the networking configuration is required, please follow the step and the stick logger along with the inverter does not need to install. If the SAR-100 is only used for Feed-in limitation purpose, users can skip this step directly and install the stick logger accordingly.
  • Page 18 SAR-100 User Manual NOTE • Supported browser: IE 8+, Chrome 15+、Firefox 10+ Step 5: During the first login, the browser will remind you whether to save the password. You can decide according to your usage habit. Step 6: During the first login, the system will prompt that the AP is not encrypted.
  • Page 19 SAR-100 User Manual Step 7: If you choose to encrypt AP, you will go to [AP Encryption Modification], enter your password and click “Save”. Example: choose WPA2-PSK as encryption mode, AES as encryption algorithm, password: 1234578 (Please remember the password.) Users can select encryption mode according to actual situation.
  • Page 20 SAR-100 User Manual Step 8: Click “Reboot” after saving. ©Copyright of Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd. 19 14...
  • Page 21 SAR-100 User Manual NOTE · After AP encryption has been set, you will be reminded again during network settings. · If the following prompt shows, you can select "AP encryption modification" accordingly. ©Copyright of Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd. 18 2 0 15...
  • Page 22 SAR-100 User Manual Step 9: Refresh the WEB page and log in again. Username: admin Password: admin NOTE · Step 6-9 are for AP encryption. If you will not select AP encryption, skip step 6-9, click “Cancel” in step 5 and go to step 10 directly.
  • Page 23 SAR-100 User Manual Step 10: Go to setup guide page,Click “Start”. Step 11: Select [Wireless connection] and click “Next”. ©Copyright of Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd. 20 2 2 17...
  • Page 24 SAR-100 User Manual Step 12: Select router name and click “Next”, refresh the page if no target router listed. ATTENTION · Router name and password do not support 、；，= ' ” characters. · 5G Wi-Fi is not supported. · Router DHCP function: ON.
  • Page 25 SAR-100 User Manual Step 13: Set router password and click “Next”. Step 14: If allocating fixed IP address is not required, select [Obtain an IP address automatically: Enable (Recommended)] and click “Next”. ©Copyright of Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd. 28 21...
  • Page 26 SAR-100 User Manual Step 15: If allocating fixed IP address is required, select “Disable”. Enter the target IP address and click “Next”. Step 15.1: If you wish to enhance safety, you can choose “Hide AP” or “AP Encryption Modification”. [AP Encryption Modification] is recommended.If you already set AP encryption, please refer to...
  • Page 27 SAR-100 User Manual Step 15.2: If enhancing safety is not required, click “Next”. System will remind you to encrypt AP, click “Cancel”. ©Copyright of Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd. 28 23...
  • Page 28 SAR-100 User Manual Step 16: Click “OK” to complete Wi-Fi configuration. Step 17: Connect AP again according to the notification around 40s. Log in to WEB page and check if the network is successful. ©Copyright of Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd.

  • Page 29: Ethernet Access

    SAR-100 User Manual 7.2 Ethernet Access Use cable to connect DIN-Rail logger and router. NOTE · Ethernet port of DIN-Rail logger has no lighting function. · Router DHCP function: ON. Step 1: Select “Cable connection”, and set Wireless function: Enable. Click “Next”.
  • Page 30 SAR-100 User Manual Step 2: If allocating fixed IP address is not required, select [Obtain an IP address automatically: Enable (Recommended) ]and click “Next”. ©Copyright of Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd. 29 3 1 26...
  • Page 31 SAR-100 User Manual Step 3: If allocating fixed IP address is required, select [Disable]. Enter the target IP address and click “Next”. If you wish to enhance safety, you can choose “Hide AP” or “AP Step 4: Encryption Modification”. [AP Encryption Modification] is recommended.
  • Page 32 SAR-100 User Manual Step 5: If enhancing safety is not required, click “Next”. System will remind you to encrypt AP, click “Cancel”. ©Copyright of Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd. 31 3 3...
  • Page 33 SAR-100 User Manual Step 6: Click “OK” to complete Ethernet configuration. Step 7: Connect AP again according to the notification. Log in to WEB page and check if the network is successful. If you need to enter the web page through IP address via LAN, please remember the actual IP address in Wireless Mode.
  • Page 34 SAR-100 User Manual ©Copyright of Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd.
  • Page 35 SAR-100 User Manual After the network setting is completed, you can enter the web page through two methods to set up Feed-in limitation. Method 1(Recommended): If AP is visible, connect AP via computer, mobile and other devices. Open a browser and enter: 10.10.100.254.

  • Page 36: Feed-In Limitation

    SAR-100 User Manual 8. Feed-in limitation Setup This step is required no matter what the network situation is. 8.1 Feed-in limitation setup Step 1: Click “Advanced - Anti-reflux/Feed-in limitation/Anti-Injection”. Step 2: Select Anti-reflux/Feed-in limitation/Anti-Injection Working Mode; Set power: 0 W (Default).
  • Page 37 SAR-100 User Manual If you wish to sell the electricity, please select “Selling Mode” and enter selling power. (e. g. If the selling power is 100W, please enter 100.) Step 3: Set [inverter number] (Please set according to actual inverter number.) Step 4: Set [CT ratio] of meter on grid side (Meter1).
  • Page 38 SAR-100 User Manual CT Ratio Setup If you use 200/5A CT, please enter 40 and click “Save”. After the setup, logger will reboot and send the ratio modification automatically. Step 5: Click [Save – Reboot]. Step 6: Set CT ratio and systematical error of meter on generation side (Meter2).
  • Page 39 SAR-100 User Manual ① Set [Current ratio of generation power meter] Set CT ratio of meter on generation side (Meter2), please set according to actual situation. ©Copyright of Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd.
  • Page 40 SAR-100 User Manual ② Set [Systematical error] Default: 1%. If you wish to modify, please check CT accuracy (Calculation of systematical error: meter error + CT error. E. g. CT error: 0.5%，meter error: 0.5%, systematical error will be 1%.) · It is recommended to use CT with its error<0.5%.

  • Page 41: Instruction For Indicator Light, Dial Switch And Reset Button

    SAR-100 User Manual 9. Instruction for Indicator Light, Dial Switch and Reset Button 9.1 Indicator Light After DIN-Rail logger (Wi-Fi/ETH) connected to the device and networking is normal, check the status of STATUS light, LINK light, 485/422 light. NOTE · There is only one light for each STATUS light, LINK light, 485/422 light.

  • Page 42: Repeater Light

    SAR-100 User Manual 9.2 Repeater light Implication Instruction Light 1. OFF：No data transmission RS485 IN 2. Flash：Data transmitting 3. ON：Abnormal 1. OFF：No data transmission RS485 OUT 2. Flash：Data transmitting 3. ON: Abnormal 1. ON：Normal power-on Power 2 . OFF：Fail to power on 9.3 Dial Switch...

  • Page 43: Solarman Monitoring

    SAR-100 User Manual 10. SOLARMAN Monitoring *If the SAR-100 is only used for Feed-in limitation purpose, networking is not required, users can skip this step directly. 10.1 Register ① If you have a household PV plant, it is recommended to use SOLARMAN Smart.

  • Page 44: Solarman Smart App

    SAR-100 User Manual 10.2 SOLARMAN Smart APP Step 1: Registration Go to SOLARMAN Smart APP and click “Register a new account” and select [E-mail] or [Phone Number] to register. Step 2: Create a plant Click “Add Now”. Choose “Yes” to select “Create Plant By Myself”.
  • Page 45 SAR-100 User Manual Step 2.1: Users can select plant location automatically or enter plant location manually, then click “Next”. Please select “System type” as “Self-consumption”. Users need to enter plant information here, click “Done” to complete. Step 3: Add a logger Click “Go to Add”, enter SN manually or scan bar code, then click “Add”.
  • Page 46 SAR-100 User Manual Step 4: Select associated device After the logger is added, system will go to “Select associated device”, if you will not change associated method, click “Done”. If you are going to change associated method, click “Manual selection”.
  • Page 47 SAR-100 User Manual Step 5: Meter configuration Click plant name to visit a plant. (If you are in plant details page, you can click “Device”directly) Click “Device” - “Meter” - “Meter configuration”, go to select “Three-phase System”- “Grid”, click a blue arrow in CT direction and change to “Energy Purchase”.
  • Page 48 SAR-100 User Manual ② Data sourcing Click “Data sourcing” - “Switch to manual selection”. Select “Gird-tie“ for grid side, select “Inverter data summation” for generation, select “Meter data summation” for grid and select “Calculation method” for consumption and click “Save”.
  • Page 49 SAR-100 User Manual ③ Non-operating hours Click “Non-operating hours settings” and enable it. Effective time: From sunrise to sunset. Click “Save”. (Users can set the time according to actual situation.) ④ Back to plant details to check data. ©Copyright of Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd.

  • Page 50: Solarman Business App

    SAR-100 User Manual 10.3 SOLARMAN Business APP Step 1: Registration Go to SOLARMAN Business APP and click “Register” - “Switch to E-mail registration”. Click “T&Cs” and click “Next”. Select “Business Type”, enter “Business Name”, select “Business Area”, select “Type” and click “Next”.
  • Page 51 SAR-100 User Manual Step 2: Create a plant Click “+” in the upper right corner, select “Create a Plant” and enter plant information, select system type as “PV+Grid+Consumption”, then click “Save”. Step 3: Add a logger Click “Add Data logger”, enter SN manually or scan bar code, then click “Done”.
  • Page 52 SAR-100 User Manual Step 4: If not, click “Done” to return to “Dashboard”. Click “...” in the upper right corner in “Dashboard” page, click “Add Data logger”, enter SN manually or scan bar code, then click “Confirm”. NOTE · Logger SN will be displayed in the device list after 10 mins.
  • Page 53 SAR-100 User Manual Step 6: Plant Settings NOTE · SOLARMAN Business APP does not support the settings, please go to SOLARMAN Business Web to set. Set [Power calculation method], [Data sourcing] and [non-operating hours]. ① Data sourcing: Click “More” in the upper-right corner, go to “Plant Settings” and click “Data sourcing”.
  • Page 54 SAR-100 User Manual ② Power calculation method Click “Power calculation method”. Select “Accumulated production summation uploaded by devices” for calculation of accumulated production. Select “Daily consumption summation” for calculation of accumulated consumption. Select “Energy purchased summation uploaded by devices” for calculation of energy purchased.
  • Page 55 SAR-100 User Manual ③ Non-operating hours Click “Non-operating hours settings” and enable it. Effective time: From sunrise to sunset. Click “Save”. (Uses can set the time according to actual situation.) ©Copyright of Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd.
  • Page 56 SAR-100 User Manual ④ Back to plant details to check data. ©Copyright of Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd.

  • Page 57: Contact Us

    SAR-100 User Manual 11. Contact US Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd. Add: 11 / F, Gaoxinqi science and technology building, district 67, Xingdong community,Xin'an street, Bao'an District, Shenzhen, China. Email: info@sofarsolar.com Website: www.sofarsolar.com ©Copyright of Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd.
  • Page 58 Version No.: V1 Add: 11 / F, Gaoxinqi science and technology building, district 67, Xingdong community,Xin'an street, Bao'an District, Shenzhen, China. Email: info@sofarsolar.com Website: www.sofarsolar.com...

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