Change History Date Version Content 2024-04-16 V1.1 1) Added 1.4 Transportation Safety 2) Added 1.5 Storage Safety 2022-06-15 V1.0 The first official release 2 / 51...
Table of Contents 0 Preface ....................5 1 Safety ....................6 1.1 Symbols and meanings in this document ............6 1.2 Markings and meanings on the device ............7 1.3 Safety precautions of operating the communication box ........8 1.4 Transportation Safety ..................9 1.5 Storage Safety ....................9 2 General Introduction .................
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5.2.2 APP Setting ..................31 5.3 Software Configuration .................36 5.3.1 Preparation ..................36 5.3.2 Software Development Environment ..........36 5.3.3 Project file downloading ..............39 5.3.4 Firmware upgrading ................47 5.3.5 LAN Port Bridging of the Datalogger ..........48 6 Regular Maintenance ................ 50 4 / 51...
Preface Thank you for choosing PCOMM-802 Communication Box (hereinafter referred to as "Communication Box") developed by Shanghai Chint Power Systems Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "CHINT"). This communication box is one highly reliable device, which is widely applicable in communication of power plants.
Safety Please read this user manual carefully before the installation and operation of this communication box. CPS reserves the right to refuse warranty claims for equipment damages if users fail to install the equipment according to the instructions in this manual.
1.2 Markings and meanings on the device Symbol Meanings HIGH VOLTAGE! Danger to life due to high voltage! All work on the device must only be performed by qualified personal as described in this document. HOT! The equipment is designed according to international safety standards, but surfaces can become hot during operation.
1.3 Safety precautions of operating the communication box Symbol Meanings DANGER! Touching the wiring terminals inside the device may result in death by electric shock! DO NOT touch the terminals or conductors connected with PV modules or PV inverters, which may result in death by electric shock! WARNING! All the installation and wiring connections should be performed only by qualified technical personnel.
1.4 Transportation Safety If the communication box needs to be transferred, the following requirements need to be met: All transportation related operations must comply with the relevant laws and regulations of the local country or region. Make sure communication box is placed in the direction indicated by the ...
General Introduction 2.1 Appearance and dimension Figure 2-1 Product Appearance Component Name No. Component Name Rainproof cap Mounting lug Door Door handle Nameplate Waterproof connectors for the three phase AC power cable (PLC coupling signal) Waterproof connector for Waterproof connectors for RS485 COM single-phase AC power cable, fiber optic cable and 4G antenna cable (AC220V)
Figure 2-2 Product Dimension 2.2 Features of AC communication box Comply with all Chint Power inverters Pre-configured for Plug & Play Capability with Chint Power O&M platform Hardware mounted and pre-wired IP65 rated enclosure Support local real-time monitoring ...
Mechanical Installation 3.1 Unpacking for Inspection Check the product for any obvious damages or if the items in the delivery list are complete before performing installation. Contact your supplier immediately if any problem is found. The delivery list of the communication box is as below: Images Accessories Notes...
3.2 Installation requirements 3.2.1 Environment requirements Inflammable and explosive materials inside and around the communication box are strictly prohibited. Good ventilation around the equipment shall be kept. The temperature shall be kept within -30°C ~ +70°C. If the ...
3.2.3 Installation space Figure 3-1: Installation space 3.3 Installation procedures WARNING! All the installation and wiring connections should be performed only by qualified technical personnel. CAUTION! Heavy device, move it carefully in case of falling off! 14 / 51...
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Install the AC communication box on the integrated mounting bracket as shown below: Mark the hole positions according to the dimensions of the mounting lugs. Figure 3-2: Mark the hole positions Drill holes with a Ф12mm drill at the marked position and then install expansion bolts as shown below.
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Figure 3-3 Install expansion bolts Secure the communication box onto wall with securing screw. Figure 3-4 Secure the communication box 16 / 51...
Electrical Connection WARNING! Be careful of high AC voltage! Check all the input and output cables or terminals to ensure there’s no voltage before electrical connection to avoid electric shock! 4.1 Cable specification The following table describes the cables to be prepared by yourself in the networking scenario.
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The working principle of the communication box is as shown in the following figure. Figure 4-1: working principle of the communication box 18 / 51...
4.2 Internal wiring terminals Figure 4-2: Internal wiring terminals Component Name Component Name Miniature circuit breaker-1 PLC power carrier module-1 Miniature circuit breaker-2 PLC power carrier module-2 Ac power main switch Over and under voltage protector Guide socket Switch power supply Switch power supply Network card Power supply terminal...
4.3 Open the door WARNING! Make sure the power supply is disconnected before opening and closing the communication box. In order to guarantee the protection performance of the communication box, one lock is provided on its door. Insert key into keyhole of the lock and turn it in counterclockwise direction to open the door.
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Figure 4-4: Route the cable Remove an appropriate length of the jacket and insulation layer from the cable. Figure 4-5: Strip the cable Insert exposed core wires into tubular terminals and crimp them by crimping pliers. Figure 4-6: Crimp tubular terminal 21 / 51...
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Connect the L1, L2, and L3 wires to the three-phase input switch. Note: Ensure that the L1, L2, and L3 wires are connected in correct phase sequence. Figure 4-7: Connect three-phase AC wires Tighten the locking cap. Check that the cable is connected correctly and securely.
4.4.2 Connecting the Single-Phase AC Power Cable Remove the locking cap and plug from the cable gland. Route the cable through the locking cap and then the cable gland. Figure 4-8: Route the cable Remove an appropriate length of the jacket and insulation layer from the cable.
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Connect the cable to the single-phase input switch. Note: Connect the L and N (L) wires to the L and N (L) terminals of the station-service power source for the transformer station through an MCB. Figure 4-11: Connect single-phase AC wires Tighten the locking cap.
4.4.3 Connecting RS485 Communications Cable Connect RS485 communications cables to the RS485 signal terminal. Remove the locking cap and plug from the cable gland. Route the cable through the locking cap and then the cable gland. Figure 4-12: Route the cable Remove an appropriate length of the jacket and insulation layer from the cable.
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Connect the cable to the RS485 signal terminal. Note: Connect the 485 + and 485 – wires to the correct RS485 terminals. Figure 4-15: Connect RS485 cable Tighten the locking cap. Check that the cable is connected correctly and securely. Seal the cable gland and cable hole using the supplied firestop putty.
4.4.4 Connecting Network Cable 4.4.4.1 Connect network cables to data logger Remove the locking cap and plug from the cable gland. Route the cable through the locking cap and then the cable gland. Figure 4-16: Route the cable Remove an appropriate length of the jacket and insulation layer from the cable and then crimp them by crimping pliers as shown below.
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Connect the network cable to the Ethernet Switch. Figure 4-18: Connect the network cable Tighten the locking cap. Check that the cable is connected correctly and securely. Seal the cable gland and cable hole using the supplied firestop putty. 28 / 51...
4.5 Verifying the installation and wiring The communication box and all components are installed properly. All upstream switches for the communication box and all switches inside the communication box are OFF. All cables are connected correctly and securely, without exposed metal.
Operation CAUTION! The communication box can only be put into service after the installation and inspection is completed! The paint on the communication box exterior is intact. Immediately repaint the part where paint has fallen off to prevent corrosion. 5.1 Power on and power off WARNING! Live operation is forbidden for this communication box.
5.2 APP Commissioning 5.2.1 APP Download The inverter conducts human-computer interaction through the mobile APP. Apple users can download the iOS version in the Apple store, and Android users can download the APP called "Chint Connect" in the Google store, or directly scan the QR code below to download.
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Touch wireless network named CPLK-XXXXXXX (XX can be found on LINKIT label), or touch the green QR to scan LINKIT bar code, inverter begins to connect network. Touch "Internet Settings" on the home page, to click “Ethernet” button and enter “DHCP”...
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Touch "Modbus ID Range" on the home page, user can delete the existing Modbus ID by clicking the “trashcan” icon or add other Modbus ID range by clicking the “+” icon on the "Modbus ID Range" interface. To add a new device ID, you need to setup start ID and end ID, choose product and protocol, finally click the "Save"...
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Touch "Inverter Baud Rate" on the home page, user can change baud rate parameters. Touch “More” button, user can change more other parameters as required. Click "Reset", the gateway will clear all the current setting parameters and restore the factory settings. Click "Reboot", the gateway will automatically power off and restart without changing the current setting parameters.
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Touch "Scan Daisy Chain" on the home page, the gateway quickly scans the daisy chain once, and lists the device list with the default ID. After touching “Stop the scan”, you can read the scan result by clicking “Scan Result”. Touch “Show Status”, you can see the status of every ID.
5.3 Software Configuration 5.3.1 Preparation Make sure the power supply of the data acquisition device is normal, and all the equipment in the communication box are running normally. Tools: Ethernet Cable, Laptop Software: Install the data acquisition device management tools, including the ...
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Figure 5-6: Configure IP address After configuring the IP of the laptop and connecting the network cable to the corresponding network port of the data acquisition device, you can use the CMD command to access the address of the corresponding network port of the data acquisition device. Figure 5-7: Use CMD command to access the address 37 / 51...
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Data acquisition device configuration Open the “PBoxMgr” management tool, select the data acquisition device that needs to be modified the IP address, and you can set the IP address for different network cards (the same network card can add multiple IPs). If you need to pass through a router, you need to fill in the gateway address of the router in the gateway address, and then check "Set as default gateway".
Select the datalogger to be modified, click “IP-Configuration” button, and the IP configuration dialog box will pop up. Select the NET1 network card, double-click in the IP address, and enter the IP address to be modified: 192.168.1.110, mask: 255.255.255.0, default gateway: 192.168.1.1, check "SetAsDefaultGateway", click the “SetUp”...
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2. Add a channel For a new project, the steps to add a channel are as follows: Click “Task-list” to manage the channels Click “Add” to add new channels Double-click to choose the type of the channels (Collect or Transmit) Select the protocol applicable to this channel in the "Protocol"...
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Figure 5-11: Add devices on the channel 4. Add measurement points on the device You can operate in accordance with the following steps: Click the device to manage. Click to choose the type for the tags (‘telemetry’ or ‘telecommand’). Click “Add” to add tags of the devices (Enter a number on the left to add multiple tags at once) Click “DeviceImport”...
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igure 5-12: Add measurement points on the device 5. Create a new transmit channel The steps are shown as below. Click “Task-list” to manage the channels Click “Add” to add another channel as transmit channel In the "type" column, select the channel type as “collectchannel” or “transmitchannel.
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Figure 5-13: Create a new transmit channel 6. Add a device on the transmit channel the steps are shown as below: 1. Click the new-created transmit channel 2. Click “ADD (transmit)” to set the built collection device as a transmit device. At this time, the collected measurement points are automatically brought into the forwarding device, and the register addresses and data types of the forwarded measuring points can be modified in batches according to the transmit...
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Figure 5-14: Add a device on the transmit channel 7. Save completed configuration project After configuration, click the “Save” button on the toolbar to save the completed configuration project. Figure 5-15: Save completed configuration project 44 / 51...
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Download the project file You can download the project file to the data acquisition device as below: Click ”datalogger”, click ”Transformed” A project selection dialog box pops up, and the save path is selected by default Click “Start downloading” to begin After downloading is complete, a prompt will be displayed and a prompt box will pop up.
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Figure 5-17: Real-time data monitoring You can also click the “channelmonitoring” button and click “TurnOnMonitoring” button to print the sending and receiving status of the current channel in real time, as shown in the figure below. Figure 5-18: print the sending and receiving status We will provide a standard project file (suffix tar.gz), customers only need to click “download”...
5.3.4 Firmware upgrading In order to ensure the stable operation of the device, it may involve upgrading the firmware. We will customize the corresponding upgrade package (suffix tar.gz). After the user gets the upgrade package, connect the laptop to the data acquisition device (refer to step 2.1 And 2.2), open the “Mgr”...
5.3.5 LAN Port Bridging of the Datalogger Select a line, click the IP configuration button, and then select the LAN port bridge to switch to the “LAN port bridge” configuration page, configure the LAN port bridge for the gateway, and click the setting button to take effect; CAUTION! The IP acquisition method can only be configured as a static IP.
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Field name Directions LAN port Listing NET1 represents the first LAN port of the datalogger, NET2 represents the second LAN port, and so on, at least one LAN port need to be selected, the Network bridging will take effect ActiveAndStandbyMode Enabled by default;...
Regular Maintenance WARNING! Be careful of the live parts of the input and output sides when checking or maintaining the device to avoid electric shock. To keep the device working normally for a long time, it is necessary to check its working status regularly.
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