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Summary of Contents for Autarco S2.WIFI-STICK-D.1
- Page 1 Installation Manual Digital WIFI-STICK for Autarco inverters © Autarco Group B.V. IM.S2.WIFISTICK-D-EN V2.1...
- Page 2 This manual is an integral part of the unit. Please read the manual carefully before installation, operation or maintenance. Keep this manual for future reference. Product information is subject to change without notice. All trademarks are recognized as the property of their respective owners. © Autarco Group B.V. All rights reserved. IM.S2.WIFISTICK-D-EN V2.1...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installation manual Table of Contents 1 Introduction 4 1.1 Read this first 4 1.2 Important symbols: 4 2 Connection structure for WiFi monitoring 5 2.1 Topology overview 5 2.2 LED indicator lights 6 3 Installation 8 3.1 Install 4-pin Communication stick 8 3.2 Install USB Communication stick 9 3.3 Connection with several inverters 10 3.4 Connect the stick to the local WiFi network 11... -
Page 4: Introduction
The main purpose of this user manual is to provide instructions and detailed procedures for installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the Autarco WiFi stick D (digital WiFi sticks) which are used with Autarco inverters. Please keep this user manual available at all times. This manual is for the following communication sticks: ●... -
Page 5: Connection Structure For Wifi Monitoring
2.1 Topology overview Figure 1. Inverter(s) met S2.WIFI-STICK-D Inverters(s) communicate via WiFi-stick D with local router Figure 2. Local router WiFi-stick D communicates via local router with the Autarco-server Figure 3. https://my.autarco.com Monitoring data becomes visible in MyAutarco platform IM.S2.WIFISTICK-D-EN V2.1... -
Page 6: Led Indicator Lights
The monitoring connection was successful. Monitoring data is forwarded. BLINKING The stick is trying to connect to the Autarco server. NET / green The stick does not connect to the Autarco server. The stick can receive data from all connected inverters. - Page 7 Installation manual The stick is powered (the stick is on). BLINKING The stick is not getting enough voltage. PWR / red The stick is not powered (the stick if off). Figure 5. Summary of LED information If the LEDs do not turn on after installation in the inverter, proceed to chapter 6. IM.S2.WIFISTICK-D-EN V2.1...
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Page 8: Installation
3 Installation 3.1 Install 4-pin Communication stick 1. Plug the WiFi stick into the corresponding connection point on the inverter. Note: ensure that the position of the connection piece of the stick is correct. Place the small notch on the terminal correctly so that the numbering of the 4-pin connector matches the numbering on the inverter. -
Page 9: Install Usb Communication Stick
Installation manual Figure 7. Connection point & 4-pin stick installation 3.2 Install USB Communication stick 1. Plug the WiFi stick into the corresponding connection point on the inverter. Note: ensure that the position of the connection piece of the stick is correct. Match the joint indicated below on the inverter to correctly connect the USB connection. -
Page 10: Connection With Several Inverters
2. Press both sides of the protective cover and open the inverter USB port protective cover. Align the WiFi data logger with the USB port groove of the inverter and install it directly. Figure 9: Connection point & USB Stick installation WARNING! The WiFi stick must be kept away from large metal objects and electrical devices with strong magnetic fields, such as microwave ovens, refrigerators, PV panels and metal walls to ensure the communication quality. -
Page 11: Connect The Stick To The Local Wifi Network
Only proceed with the next steps after both PWR and COM indicators are on. You will now establish the connection between the monitoring device and Autarco’s server by using the existing on-site WiFi network. This is done in two steps: A. - Page 12 As an example we will use WiFi serial number 5F12092405500310. Your stick has a different number. Each WiFi stick creates its own secured wireless network with a network name: Autarco_<serial number> e.g. “Autarco_5F12092405500310”. Connect to this wireless network with a computer, laptop, tablet or mobile phone and use the password below. Password: 123456789 The figure shows an example of this screen in Windows:...
- Page 13 Installation manual For old devices For devices delivered from Q4 2024 onward WARNING! Passwords are case sensitive. If using an iPad, iPhone or other tablet device, please ensure that the first character of the password hasn’t automatically become uppercase. 5. Click Quick Set from the main menu on the left. *If the menu is in Chinese, press English in the top right corner.
- Page 14 7. A list of nearby WiFi networks will now appear. Find the WiFi signal of your own WiFi router and select it by clicking on the dot. This is the same WiFi network that you connect to on your home devices to use the internet. Click OK to continue. If your network is not listed, click Refresh and make sure the signal is present at the inverter location.
- Page 15 Installation manual WARNING! Passwords are case sensitive. If you're using an iPad, iPhone, or other mobile device, make sure the first character of the password isn't automatically capitalized. *Make sure the inverter is installed within range of your local WiFi network. If necessary, move your router or use a WiFi extender or an extra Access Point.
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Page 16: New Stick's Ip Address After Installation
10. The installation is complete when all three LEDs are solid. The LEDs will blink occasionally when the stick is transmitting data. The inverter is now connected to your local WiFi network and transmits its monitoring data to our Autarco server. If the green light is not solid, try the following: ●... -
Page 17: Access Myautarco Monitoring Platform
4 Access MyAutarco monitoring platform 4.1 Access MyAutarco monitoring platform (Installer) Once the Autarco server successfully receives monitoring messages, you need to link the data to the associated system (digital twin) in Helios and generate the MyAutarco login for the end user. -
Page 18: Download Myautarco App
MyAutarco monitoring app is available on both Android and iOS devices. Here are three ways you may download and install the app: 1. Visit www.autarco.com to download the latest version of our app. 2. You can simply search “MyAutarco” in Google Play or Apple App Store to find the latest version of our app. -
Page 19: Resetting The Stick
1. Force a message Briefly press the reset button once to force a message that is immediately sent to the Autarco server. 2. Perform reset Press and hold the reset button for 15 seconds to reset the stick to factory settings. The COM light (orange) and NET light (green) turn off... -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
6 Troubleshooting 6.1 The stick has no power (red ‘PWR’ indicator is off) If the inverter is powered on, the stick is installed correctly and the address setting in the inverter is <01>, but the red LED does not turn on, then the stick may be defective and/or the internal cables are broken. -
Page 21: Signal Quality
6.3 Signal quality The most common reason why the WiFi-stick cannot establish a good connection to the remote Autarco server is a weak WiFi connection to the local router. Check whether the stick has a sufficient signal: ● Check the signal quality in chapter 3. A signal quality of 30% or more is sufficient. - Page 22 On some routers, the alternatives are 802.11b/g/n and 802.11b/g (so-called 'mixed modes'). In these cases, select the last option: 802.11b/g. You want to have as few protocols as possible 'mixed'. ● Make sure the wireless channel is between 1 and 11 . ●...
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Page 23: Fcc Certification
Installation manual 7 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, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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