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SOFAR SAR-100
Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd.

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL SOFAR SAR-100 Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd.
  • Page 2 Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd. 11/F, Gaoxinqi Technology Building, District 67, XingDong Community, XinAn Street, Bao’An District, Shenzhen, China SOFARSOLAR GmbH Krämerstrasse 20 72764 Reutlingen Germany Email: service.uk@sofarsolar.com Web: www.sofarsolar.com Document number Issue 01 | 05.2023 English...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Content About the Manual ....... . 1 Introduction ........2 Parameters.
  • Page 4 SOLARMAN Monitoring ......35 Register ........... 35 SOLARMAN Business APP .

  • Page 5: About The Manual

    About the Manual About the Manual About the Manual This manual is intended for professional personnel who install and operate theSAR-100Introduction Interpretation of Symbols CAUTION Non-observance may result in minor injury. Follow the warnings in order to prevent injury! Provides tips essential to the optimal operation of the product. Installation and User Manual 1/53...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    CT (Customers need to purchase CT by themselves according to on-site situation), which meets the requirement of real-time adjusting inverter output power at self-consumption scenario. It can connect to multiple inverters and support data transmission via WiFi&Ethernet. 2/53 SOFAR SAR-100...

  • Page 7: Parameters

    Parameters Parameters Parameter Description Product Model SAR-100 Remote Communication 2.4G WiFi + 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°C~+60°C Working Humidity 5%-95% (No Condensation)

  • Page 8: Feed-In Limitation System Diagram

    Ia 1 Ia 2 Ib 1 Ib 2 Ic 1 Ic 2 Ia 1 Ia 2 Ib 1 Ib 2 Ic 1 Ic 2 RS485 A RS485 A Grid RS485 B RS485 B Inverter Inverter Load Load 4/53 SOFAR SAR-100...

  • Page 9: Product Installation

    Product Installation Product Installation Tool Tool Name Picture Usage Remark Wire stripper Strip cable insu- lation Cross screwdriver Use to connect Wire cutter Used to cut power cables Adjustable Use to fi x expan- Wrench sion screws Percussion Drill Use to drill holes Wire crimper Press line Crystal head wire...

  • Page 10: Location

    The maximum communication distance to the inverter should be less than 500m. The communication line should be far away from strong electricity such as power lines. • The installation position should be away from metal structures to ensure WiFi signal quality. 6/53 SOFAR SAR-100...

  • Page 11: Device Installation Procedure

    Device Installation Device Installation Check the Packing Please ensure that the delivery list items are complete (list below): If any item is damaged or missing, please contact SOFARSOLAR. Device Installation Installation Precautions • It is recommended to install the data logger of the inverter and connect it to the network.
  • Page 12 Device Installation Installation Clearance 8/53 SOFAR SAR-100...
  • Page 13 Device Installation Installation Steps Select a right (fi rm & fl at) place to install the device; Determine the drilling hole positions according to hangers; 320mm Fix the device using expansion screws. Installation and User Manual 9/53...

  • Page 14: Internal Structure

    Monitor grid side power Power Provide DC power for relay and DIN-Rail logger Repeaters Improve RS485 link communication stability DIN-Rail Logger Collect and upload meter and inverter data for feed-in limitation Meter 2 Monitor power at generation side 10/53 SOFAR SAR-100...

  • Page 15: Device Wiring

    All electrical installations must be in accordance with local electrical stan- dards and permission must be obtained from the local electricity authori- ty before the SAR-100 can be connected to the grid by a professional. When replacing components, ensure that the new replacement compo- nents meet the trial requirements of the SAR-100.
  • Page 16 ≤ 2mm . 6.4.2 Device Hole Diagram It is recommended to thread according to the diagram, in case of twining and dislocation which might cause transmitting interference of RS485 communica- tion and antenna (As shown in the picture below). 12/53 SOFAR SAR-100...
  • Page 17 Device Installation 6.4.3 Connect to Inverter The max. number of inverters that SAR-100 can connect to is 10. The A/B of the inverter RS485 line is connected to the A/B position in SAR-100(As shown in the picture below). Baud rate for all inverters: 9600.
  • Page 18 CT of Meter 2 should be selected according to the plant capacity. • When the power is ON, it is prohibited to open the secondary side of the CT to prevent safety accidents and device damage. 14/53 SOFAR SAR-100...
  • Page 19 Device Installation WiFi network requires signal enhancement, an external antenna can be used. The replacement method for external antennas is as follows. 1. Unscrew the original small antenna of DIN-Rail logger and install the exten- sion antenna.(As shown in the picture below). 2.
  • Page 20 Device Installation 16/53 SOFAR SAR-100...

  • Page 21: Parameter Configuration

    Parameter Confi guration according to actual situation. Login to Web Page Prepare a computer/smart phone that can connect to wireless network. Tap to connect to WiFi. Connect WiFi with wireless name AP_XXXXXXXX in the network list (XXXXXXXXX means logger SN, and as shown in the picture below). Open a browser and enter 10.10.100.254.

  • Page 22: Wifi Encryption

    Click “OK” in the picture above. You will go to “AP Encryption Modifi cation”. you can select the encryption mode, encryption algorithm, enter the pass- word and click “Save” according to actual situation. It requires to connect WiFi again after WiFi has been encrypted. 18/53 SOFAR SAR-100...

  • Page 23: Set Parameter

    If you forget your password or want to cancel the encryption, please long press Reset button for 4s to reset which will got to reconfi guration process. WiFi password, network information and Feed-in limitation settings will re- store factory settings at this time. Click “OK”...
  • Page 24 Before all confi gurations, make sure that the fi rmware for the SAR-100 and the inverter is up to date. Refer to the user manual for SAR-100 fi rmware upgrade operations. Enter the homepage(displaying SAR-100 connection status, there may be abnormal status during the fi...
  • Page 25 If the communication stability is abnormal, please check the on-site commu- nication settings: 1. RS485 com line should be shielded twisted pair and shield grounding. The wiring should be kept away from strong electricity and magnetic fi elds. 2. The fi rmware of feed-in limitation box should be H4.01.51MW.2.01W1.3.4(W512-23111701D)or above.
  • Page 26 CT ratio calculation example: If CT specifi cation is 200/5, the ratio should be 40. • “Three-phase balance setting” Three-phase Imbalance: Feed-in limitation priority. Each phase has feed-in limitation. Three-phase balance: Max. production power priority. Total three-phase pow- er cannot exceed set value. (Some phase may not achieve feed-in limitation function.) 22/53 SOFAR SAR-100...
  • Page 27 Choose one of the WiFi or Ethernet connections according to actual needs. If using WiFi networking, select “Wireless connection”; If using Ethernet connection, select “Cable connection”; If there is no network on site, you can also choose “No network required”. Installation and User Manual 23/53...
  • Page 28 Please confi rm whether the fi rewall has network restrictions. If there is network restriction, please add the following domain names to whitelist: Domain name 1: access1.solarmanpv.com, port 10000. Domain name 2: access2.solarmanpv.com, port 10000. Domain name 3: access3.solarman- pv.com, port 10000. Wireless Mode: 24/53 SOFAR SAR-100...
  • Page 29 B. The default value for “automatically obtaining IP address” is “Enable”. Then, click “Next” go to the next step. Installation and User Manual 25/53...
  • Page 30 If you want to set a static IP, please select “Disable” and set it according to the actual setting requirements. C. If you have encrypted your WiFi in section 7.2 WiFi encryption, please click “Next” and “Cancel”. Then, you can click “OK” and wait for the logger to 26/53 SOFAR SAR-100...
  • Page 31 restart. Installation and User Manual 27/53...
  • Page 32 Wired Mode: A. You can select “Cable connection” on the Wired page. 28/53 SOFAR SAR-100...
  • Page 33 B. The default “Automatically Obtain IP Address” is “Enable”. Then, click “Next” go to the next step. If you want to set a static IP, please select “Disable” and set it according to the actual setting requirements. Installation and User Manual 29/53...
  • Page 34 C. If you have encrypted your WiFi in section 7.2 WiFi encryption, please click “Next” and “Cancel”. Then, you can click “OK” and wait for the logger to restart. 30/53 SOFAR SAR-100...
  • Page 35 No Network Required: You can click “OK” and wait for the logger to restart. Installation and User Manual 31/53...

  • Page 36: 7.4 Firmware Upgrade

    In upgrade progress, the power and network connection between SAR- 100 and the router should be stable, and with good wireless signal. • Once the upgrade is complete, please log in again and recheck the fi rmware version on the System Information screen. 32/53 SOFAR SAR-100...

  • Page 37: Instruction For Indicator Light, Dial Switch And Reset

    Instruction for Indicator Light, Dial Switch and Reset Button Instruction for Indicator Light, Dial Switch and Reset Button Indicator Light You can check the status of STATUS light, LINK light, 485/422 light after DIN- Rail logger connected to the device and networking is normal. There is only one light for each STATUS light, LINK light, 485/422 light Light Implication...

  • Page 38: Din-Rail Logger Switch

    Instruction for Indicator Light, Dial Switch and Reset Button Light Implication Instruction Power DIN-Rail Logger Switch Light Implication Instruction RS485 terminal Default: Term switch DIN-Rail Logger Reset Button Light Implication Instruction Reset button Long press for 4s to reset the logger and restore factory settings. 34/53 SOFAR SAR-100...

  • Page 39: Solarman Monitoring

    SOLARMAN Monitoring SOLARMAN Monitoring If the SAR-100 is only used for feed-in limitation purpose, networking is not required, you can skip this step directly. Register If you have a household PV plant, it is recommended to use SOLARMAN Smart. Scan the QR code below to download or go to Android/App Store searching for SOLARMAN Smart.

  • Page 40: Solarman Business App

    If you already have an account, click “Click here” to return to login page. Then, the following page will display and click “Finished and Log In” to return to login page. Enter information and click “Log In”. 36/53 SOFAR SAR-100...
  • Page 41 SOLARMAN Monitoring 2. Create a plant: 1. Click “+” in the upper right corner, and select “Create a Plant” and enter plant information. 2. Select system type as “PV+ Grid+ Consumption”. Finally, you can click “Save”. Installation and User Manual...
  • Page 42 Another way to add a data logger: Click “...” in the upper right corner in “Dashb- -oard” page, and click “Add Data logger”. Then, you can enter SN manually or scan bar code. Finally, you can click “Confi rm”. 38/53 SOFAR SAR-100...
  • Page 43 Data logger SN will be displayed in the device list after 10 minutes. 1. Click “Devices” to go to “Devices” page, and choose target meter. 2. Click “Meter confi guration” to go to “Meter confi guration” page, and select “Grid”. 3.
  • Page 44 Set power calculation method, data sourcing and non-operating hours 1. Click “...” in the upper right corner in “Dashboard” page, and click “Plant Settings”. 2. Click “Data sourcing” and select “Manual Revise”. 3. Select “Inverter data summation” for production, select “Meter data summ- -ation”...
  • Page 45 SOLARMAN Monitoring Calculation of accumulated electricity Setting 1. Click “Calculation of accumulated electricity Setting”. 2. Select “Accumulated production summation uploaded by devices” for calculation of accumulated production. 3. Select “Daily consumption summation” for calculation of accumulated consumption. 4. Select “Energy purchased summation uploaded by devices” for calculation of energy purchased.

  • Page 46: 9.3 Solarman Smart App

    You can set the time according to actual situation. Back to plant details to check data. 9.3 SOLARMAN Smart APP 1.Registration: Go to “SOLARMAN Smart APP” and click “Register a new account” and select “E-mail” or “Phone Number” to register. 42/53 SOFAR SAR-100...
  • Page 47 SOLARMAN Monitoring 2. Create a plant: Click “Add Now”. Choose “Yes” to select “Create Plant By Myself”. Choose “No” to select “Create Now”. Installation and User Manual...
  • Page 48 Then, Click “Next”. Please select “System type” as “Self-consumption”. Finally, you need to enter plant information here, and click “Done” to complete. 3. Add a logger: Click “Add a logger”. Then, Enter SN manually or scan bar code. Finally, click “Add” . 44/53 SOFAR SAR-100...
  • Page 49 SOLARMAN Monitoring Another way to add a data logger: Click “Skip” to return “home” page and click on the name of the plant you just created. Then, you can go to the “Real Time” page and click “...” in the upper right corner. Finally, you can click “Add a logger” and enter SN manually or scan bar code.
  • Page 50 5. Current ratio can set according to CT specifi cation. (e. g. If you choose 200/5A CT, set current ratio as 200/5). 6. Click “Save” to return to “Devices” page. (System will use three-phase/ single-phase system in default). 46/53 SOFAR SAR-100...
  • Page 51 SOLARMAN Monitoring 5. Plant Settings: Set power calculation method, data sourcing and non-operating hours 1. Power calculation method a. Click “…” in the upper right corner and select “Plant Settings”. b. Click “Calculation of Electric Energy” in the plant settings page. c.
  • Page 52 Click “Data sourcing” in the plant settings page. b. Click “Switch to manual-selection”. c. Select “Gird-tie” for grid side, select “Inverter data summation” for production, select “Meter data summation” for grid and select “Algo- rithm” for consumption in the manual-selection page. d. Click “Save”. 48/53 SOFAR SAR-100...
  • Page 53 SOLARMAN Monitoring 3. Non-operating hours a. Click “Non-operating hours settings” and enable it. b. Select “From sunrise to sunset” for Effective time. c. Click “Save”. You can set the time according to actual situation. Installation and User Manual...
  • Page 54 SOLARMAN Monitoring 4. Back to plant details to check data. 50/53 SOFAR SAR-100...

  • Page 55: Q&A

    Q: Feed-in Limitation box is o ine. A: It is recommended that you use an Ethernet cable to connect the SAR-100 to the router and check that the router’s Internet access is functioning prop- erly. Please confi rm whether the fi rewall has network restrictions. If there is network restriction, please add the following domain names to whitelist: Do- main name 1: access1.solarmanpv.com, port 10000.

  • Page 56: Contact Us

    Contact US Contact US Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co.,Ltd. Address: 11/F, Gaoxinqi science and technology building, district 67, Xingdong community, Xin’an street, Bao’an District, Shenzhen, China E-mail: info@sofarsolar.com Website: www. sofarsolar.com Product documents After-sales service 52/53 SOFAR SAR-100...
  • Page 57 ADDRESS Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd. 11/F, Gaoxinqi Technology Building, District 67, XingDong Community, XinAn Street, Bao’An District, Shenzhen, China EMAIL info@sofarsolar.com Website...

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