Goodwe EzLogger Pro User Manual
Goodwe EzLogger Pro User Manual

Goodwe EzLogger Pro User Manual

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V1.3-2024-06-28
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  • Page 1 User Manual Smart Data Logger EzLogger Pro V1.3-2024-06-28...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4.3 Connection to the Environmental Monitor and Meter ......15 4.4 Connection to the RCR/DRED ..............16 4.5 Connection to the Computer ..............18 Chapter V: EzLogger Pro Configuration ........19 5.2 Connecting the ProMate ................21 5.3 Setting Parameters of the EzLoggerPro ..........22 5.3.1 Setting Network Parameters ................22 5.3.2 Setting Port Parameters ..................24...
  • Page 3 5.6.2 Setting DERAVM ....................32 5.6.3 Setting MODBUS ....................33 5.6.4 Setting the Output Control ................34 5.7 Setting Meter Parameters ..............35 5.8 Upgrading ....................36 Chapter VI : Website Monitoring ..........36 Chapter VII : Technical Specifications ........37 Chapter VIII : Certification and Warranty ......38 8.1 Certification Mark..................38 8.2 Warranty Certificate .................38 8.3 Warranty Conditions ................38...
  • Page 4: Chapter I: Safety Precautions

    1. Prevent children from approaching EzLogger Pro. 2. Do not open the upper cover, unauthorized touching or replacement of components may cause personal injury and damage to EzLogger Pro, in this case, GoodWe will not be liable for such injury or damage or quality warranty.
  • Page 5: Chapter Ii: Product Introduction

    2.1 Product Introduction Introduce the main functions of EzLogger Pro. EzLogger Pro is a dedicated device for the photovoltaic power generation system monitoring and management platform, which achieves interface aggregation, data acquisition, data storage, centralized monitoring, centralized maintenance and other functions for the inverters, environmental monitor, watthour meter and other devices in the photovoltaic power generation system.
  • Page 6: Appearance Description

    2.2 Appearance Description Introduce the appearance, specifications and ports of EzLogger Pro. H=37mm L=190 mm Figure 2.2-1 External View of EzLogger Pro Front of the box L=190mm Figure 2.2-2 Front View of EzLogger Pro Box...
  • Page 7 Reload • Long press the button for 3s to switch the EzLogger Pro from static IP mode to dynamic IP mode. The indicator lights up from left to right after switching the mode. Back of the box...
  • Page 8 Bottom surface of the box Figure 2.2-6 Bottom View of EzLogger Pro Box Port Port Description POWER Adapter 12VDC input Ethernet port DRED or RCR function port Function reserved COM1 RS485 communication port 1 for inverter COM2 RS485 communication port 2 for inverter...
  • Page 9: Description Of Led Indicators

    EzLogger Pro is connected to the computer software ProMate Blue light Off EzLogger Pro is not connected to the computer software ProMate Number of inverters actually acquired by EzLogger Pro is equal to Blue light On the parameter setting Blue light flashes (1s...
  • Page 10 Number of inverters actually acquired by EzLogger Pro is equal to Blue light On that to the parameter setting Blue light flashes (1s Number of inverters actually acquired by EzLogger Pro is less than COM3 On/Off alternately) the parameter setting...
  • Page 11: Chapter Iii: Equipment Installation

    3.1 Packaging Information Introduce the packaged accessories of EzLogger Pro. After opening the EzLogger Pro package, please check whether the accessories are complete and there is any apparent damage. If there is any damage or certain items are missing, please contact your dealer.
  • Page 12: Equipment Installation

    Please select the table surface mounting method for EzLogger Pro so as not avoid damage to EzLogger Pro due to falling. Do not put EzLogger Pro in a location where it touches cables easily so as to avoid signal interruption due to cable touching.
  • Page 13 1. Drill two circular holes in the wall, the distance between the two circular holes is 100mm, the hole diameter is 8mm, and the hole depth is 40mm. 2. Install the guide rail on the wall. 3. Install EzLogger Pro on the guide rail. φ: 8mm D: 40mm 100mm Figure 3.2.2-2 Schematic Diagram of Rail Mounting...
  • Page 14: Chapter Iv: Electrical Connection

    Introduce the ports of EzLogger Pro for connection with the inverters and their functions. The schematic diagram of the ports on the bottom surface of EzLogger Pro is as follows: Figure 4.1-1 Schematic Diagram of Ports on the Bottom Surface of Ezlogger Pro...
  • Page 15: Connection To The Inverter

    1. Below is the diagram of EzLogger Pro DI ports, where REF1 and REF2 occupy two ports respectively. REF1 REF2 Figure 4.1-2 Schematic Diagram of Ezlogger Pro DI Ports EzLogger Pro DI ports are compatible with RCR and DRED functions, and the ports for...
  • Page 16 2. First strip off the insulating layer at both ends of the communication cable. 3. Then connect one core of the communication cable with terminal A of EzLogger Pro COM port, and the other core with terminal B of EzLogger Pro COM port.
  • Page 17 6.5mm 13mm≤Φ≤18mm 25mm 0.5mm ≤S≤1mm Figure 4.2.1-3 Wiring of EzLogger Pro COM port...
  • Page 18: Connection To Multiple Inverters

    4.3 Connection to the Environmental Monitor and Meter Introduce how EzLogger Pro is connected to the environmental monitor and meter. When EzLogger Pro is connected to the environment monitor , meter and other devices, COM4 port shall be used. Schematic diagram of COM4 port is as follows: COM4 Figure 4.3-1 Schematic Diagram of EzLogger Pro COM4 Port...
  • Page 19: Connection To The Rcr/Dred

    Please make sure that the RS485 + of the environmental monitor and meter is connected to COM4 “A” of EzLogger Pro, and the RS485 - of the environmental monitor and meter is connected to COM4 “B” of EzLogger Pro. Environmental monitor , meter and other devices can only be connected to COM4.
  • Page 20 1. Select a cable of appropriate length, and connect one end of the cable with the ripple control receiver. 2. Connect the other end of the cable with the corresponding DI port of EzLogger Pro, and refer to Section 4.2.1 Inverter RS485 communication connection method for detailed connection.
  • Page 21: Connection To The Computer

    Introduce how EzLogger Pro is connected to the computer. Steps: 1. Insert one end of the network cable into the “NET” port of EzLogger Pro. 2. Insert the other end of the cable into the computer's Ethernet port. If the PC provides USB or Type-C port only, prepare a network port adapter to...
  • Page 22: Chapter V: Ezlogger Pro Configuration

    Language Switch the language based on actual needs. Setting Displays the parameter setting interface. Displays EzLogger Pro information and connection status, or set the EzLogger Pro Info system display time. Inverter list Displays inverter information and connection status.
  • Page 23 Menus of ProMate Icon description Icon Description Select icon, indicates that the parameter is not selected. Click to select the parameter. Select icon, indicates that the parameter is selected. Click to adjust the parameter value.
  • Page 24: Connecting The Promate

    • Complete installation and electrical connection, ensure that the EzLogger Pro is working properly. Step 1 Long press the Reload button for 10 seconds to switch the EzLogger Pro to static IP mode, then the indicator will light up from right to left.
  • Page 25: Setting Parameters Of The Ezloggerpro

    • If the network device is in dynamic IP mode(DHCP), tick DHCP Enable, and press the Reload button more than 3 seconds to switch the EzLogger Pro to dynamic IP mode. After mode switching, the indicator will light up from left to right.
  • Page 26 • Static IP is recommended if the on site network is unstable as Scan may not work. After parameter settings, click Connect to connect the ProMate and Connect EzLoggerPro. Click Set to save the settings after filling the the parameters. The EzLogger Pro will be restarted immediately after setting.
  • Page 27: Setting Port Parameters

    5.3.2 Setting Port Parameters NOTICE • Set the number of actual connected inverter based on actual connections. • After setting the inverter number, observe the COM1/2/3 LED indicators to confirm the communication status of the inverter. Step 1 Click tab DataLogger to set the parameters. Step 2 Tick the pots to be configured and enter corresponding Device Amount in COM Configu- ration part.
  • Page 28: Setting Dred/Rcr

    5.3.3 Setting DRED/RCR NOTICE • The standards of Australia and other regions require that the inverter must pass DRM (DE- MAND RESPONSE MODES) certification. • The standards of German and other regions require that the inverter must provide signal controlling port for RCR (Ripple Control Receiver), which can be used for grid scheduling. •...
  • Page 29: Setting Power Limit

    • Install a GoodWe smart meter to realize power limit function. • When EzLogger Pro version is no less than 16 and ProMate version is no less than V2.0.19 and connected to an SMT series inverter with software version no less than 20, the anti-re- verse flow and RCR/DRED functions can be enabled at the same time.
  • Page 30: Setting Ovgr/Rpr

    5.3.5 Setting OVGR/RPR The standards of Japan and some other regions require that the OVGR can connect to any DI port of the EzLogger to shut down the inverter over OVGR signals. Parameter Description OVGR Tick OVGR function. Tick RPR function. Function Switch Enable or disable OVGR/RPR function.
  • Page 31: Setting Power Parameters

    5.4 Setting Power Parameters 5.4.1 Setting Reactive Compensation Parameters NOTICE Reactive power compensation settings are only available to some inverterss. Contact the After-sales Service for more information if needed. Parameter Description Enable Reactive Enable or disable reactive power compensation function. Compensation Set the ratio of the primary current to the secondary current of the CT.
  • Page 32: Setting The Meter Connection Mode

    5.4.2 Setting the Meter Connection Mode NOTICE Only for GoodWe GM330 smart meter. Three Phase Three Wire: Three Phase Four Wire: Set the meter connection mode based on the actu- al connection of the smart meter. 5.4.3 Setting the Timeout Parameters...
  • Page 33: Setting The Environment Parameters

    5.5 Setting the Environment Parameters NOTICE • Configure the environment parameter when the EzLoggerPro is connected to a third party environment monitoring instrument. • Connect the environmental instrument to the COM4 port of the EzLoggerPro. • Click Read to obtain the real time environment parameters after setting the parameters. •...
  • Page 34: Setting Protocol Parameters

    5.6 Setting Protocol Parameters 5.6.1 Setting IEC104 Parameters NOTICE • Only for MT G2 series inverters. • Set the IEC104 parameters when the EzLogger transmits data through the IEC104 protocol. • Enable IEC104 and MODBUS at the same time, otherwise, the function cannot work prop- erly.
  • Page 35: Setting Deravm

    5.6.2 Setting DERAVM NOTICE • The standards of Korea and other regions require that the inverters must provide a signal controlling port for DERAVM, which can be used for grid scheduling. • To realize DERAVM, connect a third party KDN device to COM 4 of the EzLogger. •...
  • Page 36: Setting Modbus

    5.6.3 Setting MODBUS NOTICE • Enable the communication between the EzLogger and the inverter. • Make sure that the number of inverters connected to the COM ports are properly set be- fore enabling MODBUS. • Set the MODBUS address referring to the inverter manual before enabling MODBUS. Make sure that the MODBUS addresses of all inverters are the same.
  • Page 37: Setting The Output Control

    5.6.4 Setting the Output Control According to the requirements of Japan and other regions, set output control parameters when the device needs to communicate with utility grid company to realize output control function. The default value of COM4-RTU is 1.
  • Page 38: Setting Meter Parameters

    NOTICE • Configure the smart meter parameters when a third party smart meter is connected to the EzLogger Pro. • When a third-party meter is connected, the meter data can only be collected and read. • Connect the third party meter to the COM4 port of the EzLoggerPro, and set the modbus address of the meter to 1.
  • Page 39: Upgrading

    5.8 Upgrading NOTICE • Ensure that the EzLoggerPro is powered on during upgrading. The upgrade may fail if the EzLoggerPro is powered off. • Ensure that the name of the bin file used for the upgrade is EzLoggerPro_new.bin. Other- wise, the upgrade will fail. Step 1 Obtain the upgrading package from after-sales service and prepare a FAT32 USB flash drive with 2.0 port.
  • Page 40: Chapter Vii : Technical Specifications

    Chapter VII : Technical Specifications Introduce the technical indicators of EzLogger Pro. Model Ezlogger Pro Communication Management Inverter Communication 3 x RS485 Third-party equipment Communication 1 x RS485 communication Ethernet Communication 10/100M Number of Managed 60 (The number of devices connected to a...
  • Page 41: Chapter Viii : Certification And Warranty

    8.3 Warranty Conditions On the premise that the product is used according to GoodWe User Manual, if any product failure occurs within the warranty period due to quality problems, GoodWe provides the following three ways of warranty according to the actual circumstances: 1.
  • Page 42 GoodWe Website GoodWe Technologies Co., Ltd. No. 90 Zijin Rd., New District, Suzhou, 215011, China www.goodwe.com service@goodwe.com 340-00657-00 Local Contacts...

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