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User Manual External Wi-Fi Data Logger for Remote System Monitoring Applicable Models: S4-WIFI-ST Version 5.0 Release Date: 03/04/2023...
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SolisCloud. The warranty is included in the price of the logger. The warranty is not extendable but does cover all types of logger failures. If the logger has any issues, please contact the Solis Support team directly by calling +1(866)438-8408 or sending an email to usservice@solisinverters.com...
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FCC Certification This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Warning: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for...
Table of Contents 1. Introduction .......................... 1.1 Data Logger Description ................1.2 Compatible Solis US Inverter Models ............1.3 LED Indicator Lights ................. 2. Installation ........................... 2.1 Pre-Installation Steps ................2.2 Installation Steps ..................2.3 Connecting Multiple Inverters to One Data Logger ........
1. Introduction 1.1 Data logger description The Solis Wi-Fi Data Logger is an external device which plugs directly into a port on the bottom of a Solis inverter. The logger relays information from the inverter to the Solis monitoring platform, called SolisCloud. This logger connects to a local 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network.
1. Introduction 1.3 LED indicator lights The Solis S4-WIFI-ST data logger has three LED indicator lights. These lights depict the status of the logger. There are three lights: NET, COM, and PWR. The chart below explains what the lights mean when they are flashing, solid, or off. lf the LED lights are all off when the inverter is getting proper voltages, please contact Solis Support.
2. Installation 2.1 Pre-installation steps Prior to installing the S4-WIFI-ST logger, the following steps must first be taken to ensure that the logger will function properly once it has been installed: 1. The Solis inverter is completely installed and commissioned 2.
If there are more than ten inverters on the same system, then additional loggers must be installed. Please see the inverter manual for instructions on how to complete the daisy chaining. Intelligent Monitoring Solution - S4-WIFI-ST PV Plant Digitial SolisCloud...
Reset button on the back of the data logger for 15 seconds. If the AP network still does not appear or if the password fails again, contact Solis Support. Contacting Solis Technical Support...
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Status tab. If you get a message stating that the login information is incorrect, please try holding the Reset button down for 15 seconds. Then go through the configuration steps once more. If the message occurs again, please contact Solis Technical Support. Step 3: Connect the data logger to the WiFi network Tap Quick Set on the left side of the page.
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3. Configuration Enter the Wi-Fi network password. To view the password as you are entering it, tap on the semicircle that is in the password field. Once the password has been entered, tap Save. A message stating that the set up is finished will appear. If the logger is able to connect to the Wi-Fi network, your phone will automatically be disconnected from the logger access point network and the green light should go solid.
The puzzle piece should be made to fit exactly in the empty space. Release the button to complete the puzzle. 5. Go to your email inbox and look for an email from Solis - check your SPAM folder...
4. Commissioning 6. The email from Solis contains the verification code. Enter this code into the Verification Code field on the app. Then fill in the User Name, Password, Organization Code, and select the correct Time Zone. Make sure to check the little box at the bottom of the page after reading the privacy policy.
4. Commissioning 4.4 Add the logger to the plant At the new plant main page, tap the three dots in the top right corner. Then tap Add Device to bring up the scanner. You can either scan the bar code on the logger or tap Manual Input to manually enter the logger serial number.
Now that the logger has been removed, it can now be installed on another inverter or shipped back to Solis in case of an RMA. To pair the logger with a different inverter, please follow the same steps that have been outlined in this manual.
Q5: Is there a fee for using SolisCloud? Do I need a Solis logger in order to use SolisCloud? A5: SolisCloud is a free service that is included in the cost of the Solis logger. There are no fees or charges for using SolisCloud.
7. Technical Specifications Models S4-WIFI-ST Communication Supported devices Solis S6-EH1P(3.8-11.4)K-H-US inverter models Number of connected inverters ≤ 10 Data collection intervals 5 minutes Status indicator LED lights × 3 Communication interface Wireless communication 2.4 Ghz Mobile Application & Website Configuration method...
On your browser enter the address below to the address bar: 10.10.100.254 Contact Solis if Contact Solis if you reset the Have you you reset the logger already and s ll can’t reset the Logger User name: admin...
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Ginlong Technologies Co., Ltd. No. 57 Jintong Road, Binhai Industrial Park, Xiangshan,Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315712, P.R. China. Telephone: +1(866)438-8408 Email: usservice@solisinverters.com Website: www.ginlong.com/us If you encounter any problems with the logger, please take note of the logger serial number and then contact us using the phone number or email listed above.
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