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.......................... Requirements .................. 43 Starting up the WEB'log Comfort ............ 43 Local configuration via touch screen ..........43 5.3.1 System settings ................. 43 5.3.2 Setting the network parameters ..........44 Guided configuration via web browser ..........45 Pro configuration via web browser ..........
• The local regulations must be observed when using the device • The safety of the device and the operator cannot be guaranteed if the device is operated in contravention of the described safety instructions WEB'log Comfort 3|74...
To set Dial-in To set Provider To set E-mail To set Portal To Inverter menu To set Device use planning To Planning overview To Device selection Configuration of Tile view Configuration of Scrolling * Protected by PIN request 6|74 WEB'log Comfort...
Discard user input, back to next menu up Discard user input, back to next menu up Confirm user input, back to next menu up Confirm user input, back to next menu up Option selected (green) Option not selected (grey) WEB'log Comfort 7|74...
Red: Fault detected * Off: Normal operation * The Alarm LED flashes in the following cases: • System alarm, measured value alarm, status alarm • Inverter alarm state detected • Inverter Ini file missing • Inverter failure 8|74 WEB'log Comfort...
The identification label is attached to the back of the device. Fig. 3: Identification label Device type and variant Modem type, serial number and year of manufacture Note: Take note of the HW no. on the identification label for configuration of the device later on. WEB'log Comfort 9|74...
Plug-in PSTN (internal Ethernet Digital Analogue Digital power analogue inputs inputs output supply modem) DI 1 AI 1 DO Pos +24 V DC a2 (out) DO Neg a1 (in) DI 2 AI 2 b1 (in) b2 (out) 10|74 WEB'log Comfort...
Remote IP 192.168.200.51 Subnet mask 255.255.255.255 Direct portal Transmission of Time communication alarm messages, Synchronization daily data Protocol http smtp (e-mail) SNTP TIME Port SNTP: 123 alternatively 8572 TIME: 37 IP address 213.179.128.168 213,179,128,176 TIME: 132,163.4,102 213.179.128.183 WEB'log Comfort 11|74...
If there is a voltage greater or lower than 24 V DC at supply voltage input, this can damage or destroy the device. – Use the original power supply unit. – Only power the power supply unit from the public grid (no isolated operation). 12|74 WEB'log Comfort...
We recommend the use of cable type UNITRONIC Li2YCYv (TP) made by "Lapp Kabel" or equivalent. This cable is suitable for laying in soil. For longer cable lengths, repeaters must be used. Several separate cables of this length require a hub. WEB'log Comfort 13|74...
Fig. 4: Side view of wall installation Fig. 4: Side view of wall installation Remove cover Unhang device Device Wall Hang device Fastening screws Removal • Slacken the two fastening screws • Push the device up and remove from the screws 14|74 WEB'log Comfort...
Meter input • Status input PSTN Ether DA RS485 RS485 RS485 RS485 RS422 RS422 1234 Fig. 8: Energy meter example (1) S0 interface, minus (21) (2) S0 interface, plus (20) Note: For further information about configuration, see Appendix. 16|74 WEB'log Comfort...
RS422 RS422 Fig. 10: Power supply (1) Flexible connecting cable (2) Plug-in power supply unit (24V DC) Note: Only power the plug-in power supply unit from the public grid. Do not power from inverter in isolated operation! WEB'log Comfort 17|74...
The shield of the bus cable must be grounded at one end of the connection only • When routing the bus cabling, ensure as great a distance as possible from AC cables • To prevent reflections, the bus must always be terminated with a parallel terminator 18|74 WEB'log Comfort...
Signal wires RS485 A and RS485 B must not be interchanged • A twisted and shielded wire pair must be used for the bus cable • Terminate RS485 bus after the last device (using resistor, switch, jumper ... depending on type) WEB'log Comfort 19|74...
(10) Terminator for last inverter Maximum of 10 inverters per device. • Connect the cable shield to the ground terminal at the WEB'log end • Set the inverter bus address (see inverter documentation) • Ensure correct pin assignment 20|74 WEB'log Comfort...
(5) RJ45 terminator (10) Terminator for last inverter Maximum of 10 inverters per device. • Bus termination: Either connect terminator with 120 ohm to pin 6 and pin 7, or connect terminator with jumper between pins 5 and 6 WEB'log Comfort 21|74...
(4) First and subsequent inverters (9) Ethernet patch cable (5) Last inverter (10) Terminating jumper • Maximum of 10 inverters per device • Terminate the RS485 bus on the last inverter (insert jumper (10) between terminals T and B) 22|74 WEB'log Comfort...
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(7) Last inverter • Maximum of 10 inverters per device • Do not terminate the RS485 bus on the first or subsequent inverters • Terminate the RS485 bus on the last inverter (plug terminating connector (13) into RJ45 socket) WEB'log Comfort 23|74...
Set the bus address in the inverter (see inverter documentation) • Set the protective relay switch to the “422” position. The relay switch must be switched only when de-energized (1) Front position RS485 (2) Rear position RS422 24|74 WEB'log Comfort...
(4) Jumpers on first and subsequent (9) Connect cable from WEB’log inverters (5) Jumpers on last inverter (10) Bus cable Maximum of 10 inverters per device. • Terminate RS485 bus on last device with jumper JP3 / JP4 WEB'log Comfort 25|74...
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(4) Jumpers on first and subsequent (9) Connect cable from WEB’log inverters (5) Jumpers on last inverter (10) Bus cable Maximum of 10 inverters per device. • Terminate RS485 bus on last device with jumper JP3 / JP4 26|74 WEB'log Comfort...
Maximum of 10 inverters per device. • Do not terminate the RS485 bus on the first or subsequent inverters (both slide switches (8) to “OFF” position) • Terminate the RS485 bus on the last inverter (both slide switches (8) to “ON” position) WEB'log Comfort 27|74...
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Maximum of 10 inverters per device. • Do not terminate the RS485 bus on the first or subsequent inverters (both slide switches (8) to “OFF” position) • Terminate the RS485 bus on the last inverter (both slide switches (8) to “ON” position) 28|74 WEB'log Comfort...
Terminate the RS485 bus on the last inverter using the DIP switch (DIP switch (6) to “OFF” position). For inverters with communication board II, termination is set in the user menu (see inverter documentation) Note: The +24V connection of the WEB'log may not be applied to the inverter terminals. WEB'log Comfort 29|74...
(5) Last inverter (2) PIN assignment (6) Connect Mastervolt (3) RJ45 connector (inverter) (7) Ethernet patch cable (4) First and subsequent inverters Maximum of 10 inverters per device. Note: According to Mastervolt, no bus termination is required. 30|74 WEB'log Comfort...
Maximum of 10 inverters per device. • Set the inverter bus address (see inverter documentation) • Set switch S1 to OFF on the first and subsequent inverters • On the last inverter, set switch S1 to ON WEB'log Comfort 31|74...
To connect the inverters, use the supplied connectors • After the last inverter, terminate the RS485 bus with two wire jumpers • Make the following setting on each inverter: Bus address Baud rate: 57,600 Bd RS485 parity: "On" Protocol: 3 32|74 WEB'log Comfort...
Maximum of 10 inverters per device • On the Interface Card, connect the Receive side (Rx) and Transmit side (Tx) with jumpers in each case • After the last inverter, terminate the RS485 bus with a 120 ohm resistor WEB'log Comfort 33|74...
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Interface Card (slot 1 or 2), set jumper 3 or 4. (Jumpers 1 ... 4 are not present on all models) • On the first and subsequent inverters: Deactivate RS485 bus termination using jumper 6 • On the last inverter: Activate RS485 bus termination using jumper 6 34|74 WEB'log Comfort...
To connect the inverters, use the supplied connectors • After the last inverter, terminate the RS485 bus with two wire jumpers • Make the following setting on each inverter: Bus address Baud rate: 57,600 Bd RS485 parity: "On" Protocol: 3 WEB'log Comfort 35|74...
Maximum of 10 inverters per device. • Install the RS485 communication interface “piggyback” on the SMA inverter (according to inverter instructions) • On the last inverter, set the jumper to “A” Note: Only use original piggyback boards from SMA. 36|74 WEB'log Comfort...
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(9) Bus cable (5) Last inverter • Maximum of 31 inverters per device • Install the RS485 communication interface “RS485 Quick Module” in the SMA inverter (see inverter documentation) • Place the terminating resistor on the last inverter WEB'log Comfort 37|74...
(7) Ethernet patch cable (4) First and subsequent inverters Maximum of 10 inverters per device. • Set the inverter bus address (see inverter documentation) Note: The communication interface of the inverters requires an external power supply (+15 V). 38|74 WEB'log Comfort...
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Install the “MaxComm” interface card (see inverter documentation) • Set the inverter bus address (see inverter documentation) • Set the jumpers for RS485 and the terminating resistor Note: The communication interface of the inverters requires an external power supply (+15 V). WEB'log Comfort 39|74...
Rotary switches (4) and (5) on the interface card • Turn off bus termination on the first and subsequent inverters: Switch (6) to "OFF“ • Turn on bus termination on the last inverter: Switch (6) to "ON“ 40|74 WEB'log Comfort...
(8) Connect Universal RS (4) First and subsequent inverters (9) Bus cable (5) Last inverter Maximum of 10 inverters per device. • Set the inverter bus address (see inverter documentation) • Set jumper JP 400 on the last inverter WEB'log Comfort 41|74...
Maximum of 10 inverters per device • On the first and subsequent inverters: Switch off the RS485 bus termination (both terminator switches to “OFF”) • On the last inverter: Turn on the RS485 bus termination (both terminator switches to “ON”) 42|74 WEB'log Comfort...
Start-up, configuration Requirements • The WEB'log Comfort is installed • All cable connections are correctly connected Starting up the WEB'log Comfort • Connect to the power supply. • Wait until the device has completed the start-up phase (main menu is shown).
Cog symbol >> Settings >> Internet >> PIN Entry >> Network • Enable the DHCP checkbox Using the analogue modem • Cog symbol >> Settings >> Internet >> PIN Entry >> Provider • Check whether the provider allocated for the analogue dial-in is entered in the list. 44|74 WEB'log Comfort...
Address the home page of the WEB’log in the web browser • Mode: Select "Professional mode" • Log in using the Administrator password "ist02" • Carry out configuration via menu pages • Send a test message (e-mail, fax) WEB'log Comfort 45|74...
• Enter the pulses/kWh for the meter The data logger can calculate the power consumption from the respective combination of meters. Therefore, the meters present in each case can be used to calculate the on-site energy consumption. 46|74 WEB'log Comfort...
The inverter setting is fixed at the active power limit P(fix). The percentage value to which the Number inverter is restricted. Settings for P(fix) Default 70% The Power Control option is Active enabled. Power Control The Power Control option is Inactive disabled. WEB'log Comfort 47|74...
SDE command with No PDE command will be sent. disabled Calculation of the inverter limits is enabled based on the power value set in the inverter. LIMIT No P command will be sent to Limit disabled the inverters. 48|74 WEB'log Comfort...
Overview >> Settings >> System settings >> Inputs >> Digital input 1 (or digital input 2) • Activate the meter • Select the meter type: - Feed-in meter - Consumption Meter - Solar counter - Import meter WEB'log Comfort 49|74...
Using a Sunny Backup meter configuration in the pro website at • Admin Measurement >> Power Control >> General configuration the WEB’log Comfort provides the option of configuring the connected meters at the meter box. 50|74 WEB'log Comfort...
General >> Login in order to access the configuration screen. The standard administrator password is "ist02". To set the digital output, select • Admin Monitoring >> Switching Output Under Settings, now select "Usage of digital output": switch. WEB'log Comfort 51|74...
Multiple switching Default Switch only cycles once Switch on once a day Switch on as often as required If the "Switch only once" If the daily marker is Daily marker option is selected, the activated, a switching 52|74 WEB'log Comfort...
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For devices where a runtime Minimum runtime [hh:mm] must be guaranteed, this time can be set in this field. The switch reopens when the Switch-off threshold [kW] value falls below the switch- WEB'log Comfort 53|74...
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Different combinations of switch parameters can be set for different uses of the switch. The values set undergo a plausibility check. If the setting is not plausible, e.g. contradictory switch-on or switch-off criteria, the relevant fields in the display are highlighted in red. 54|74 WEB'log Comfort...
The option "Switch on with active limitation" is an alternative to switching on using a defined power. If this option is active, the switch switches as soon as the inverter power is limited. • The switch closes if the indicated power is exceeded. WEB'log Comfort 55|74...
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If the switch-on criterion is not met, it possible to set a latest time at which the switch will close. • A power can also be defined for the switch-off criterion. The switch opens if the value falls below the corresponding power. Fig. 44: Switch menu 3 56|74 WEB'log Comfort...
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• The daily marker, labelled with "Already activated today", is an indicator that the automatic mode has been set for switching. (see option "Multiple switching") Fig. 45: Switch menu 4 WEB'log Comfort 57|74...
Registering the WEB’log Comfort to the portal 5.8.1 Registering to the "Safer’Sun Public" portal • Start web browser • Access the Meteocontrol homepage "www.meteocontrol.com www.meteocontrol.com" Fig. 46: Registration process 01 • Click the "Safer’Sun Public registration” button 58|74 WEB'log Comfort...
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The data logger is preconfigured such that it logs into the portal twice a day The data logger is preconfigured such that it logs into the portal twice a day (8.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m.) and transfers data. WEB'log Comfort 59|74...
Fig. 49: Portal display 5.8.2 Registering to the "Safer’Sun Professional" portal Registration to the Safer’Sun Professional portal (subject to a charge) takes place either via an authorised partner of meteocontrol GmbH or directly via the meteocontrol GmbH Sales Department. 60|74 WEB'log Comfort...
5.8.3 Carrying out portal connection test: • Cog symbol >> Settings >> Portal • Press the START button the portal connection test is carried out. WEB'log Comfort 61|74...
• Consumption: The diagram displays the progression of consumption over the course of the selected time period. • Usage: The diagram displays the progression of consumption and production over the course of the selected time period. 62|74 WEB'log Comfort...
By selecting the relevant buttons, any number of information screens can be added or removed from the selection. The scrolling order is displayed via the numbers in the buttons. For empty buttons, the corresponding information screen is disabled. WEB'log Comfort 63|74...
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It also displays the active power limit set by the displays the active power limit set by the grid operator and the maximum control grid operator and the maximum control value of the inverter. 64|74 WEB'log Comfort...
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PV power (production) and, if there is the PV power (production) and, if there is an irradiance sensor present, the an irradiance sensor present, the irradiance of the completed previous irradiance of the completed previous day. WEB'log Comfort 65|74...
The order in the tile view is displayed via the numbers in from the selection. The order in the tile view is displayed via the numbers in the buttons. For empty buttons, the corresponding tile is disabled. ile is disabled. Fig. 52: Configuration of tile view 66|74 WEB'log Comfort...
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By pressing the tile (in the area outside the switch image), By pressing the tile (in the area outside the switch image), the manual switch is shown in an enlarged view. the manual switch is shown in an enlarged view. 68|74 WEB'log Comfort...
Check the function of the telephone connection the telephone connection using a telephone Check that the connection is not subject to dialling restrictions (e.g. premium-rate numbers) If necessary, cancel any dialling restrictions, or use a different Internet provider WEB'log Comfort 69|74...
BATTERY Lithium cell / type Li2032, real time clock with battery back MECHANICAL DATA Size: 195 × 140 × 33 mm (W x H x D) Installation: Wall installation Weight: 490 g (plug-in power supply 160 g) 70|74 WEB'log Comfort...
Configuration data for analogue inputs Abbreviati Decimal Analogue input Description Unit Gradient Offset places Ambient temperature measurement PT100 Thies compact (0… 10V) Voltage input Ambient temperature T_U0 °C PT1000 sensor in enclosure (passive) Temperature input Ambient temperature T_U0 °C PT1000 sensor with integrated converter (0 … 10V) Voltage input Ambient temperature T_U0...
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