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  • Page 1 Operating manual WEB´LOG RESIDENTIAL...
  • Page 2 Copyright Copyright for this manual remains with the manufacturer. No part of this manual may be reproduced or edited, duplicated or distributed using electronic systems without written permission from Meteocontrol GmbH. Compensation shall be payable in the event of any copyright infringements.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS WEB´LOG RESIDENTIAL CONTENTS User information Warranty and liability Personnel Conventions for this manual Classification of warning notices Warning symbols Notes Text formatting Information regarding the product Description of functions Overview Intended use Unintended use EC declaration of conformity Items supplied Technical data Transportation and storage Installation and system start-up...
  • Page 4: User Information

    1. USER INFORMATION WEB´LOG RESIDENTIAL USER INFORMATION This manual is a key aid when it comes to ensuring proper operation of the device. It contains important information and safety notes to help you use the device correctly, economically and in the intended manner.
  • Page 5: Conventions For This Manual

    2. CONVENTIONS FOR THIS MANUAL WEB´LOG RESIDENTIAL CONVENTIONS FOR THIS MANUAL Classification of warning notices Warning notices in the manual warn of dangers when using the device and explain how they can be avoided. The warning notices are classified according to the severity of the risk and are subdivided into three groups: DANGER Indicates an imminent danger which can result in death or serious...
  • Page 6: Notes

    2. CONVENTIONS FOR THIS MANUAL WEB´LOG RESIDENTIAL Notes This symbol can be found next to notes, additional information and tips. Text formatting Instructions describe steps which are to be carried out in the given order. indicates instructions with one or more steps, ...
  • Page 7: Information Regarding The Product

    3. INFORMATION REGARDING THE PRODUCT WEB´LOG RESIDENTIAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE PRODUCT Description of functions Web’log Residential is a data logger for small-scale PV systems. Using an intelligent algorithm, it recognises and reports locally any errors. As an additional option, data can be sent to the safer'Sun Portal.
  • Page 8: Intended Use

    3. INFORMATION REGARDING THE PRODUCT WEB´LOG RESIDENTIAL Intended use The Web’log Residential device is both suitable and intended for the following purposes:  Monitoring and controlling PV systems in the 1 to 15 kWp power class and with a maximum of 3 inverters. ...
  • Page 9: Technical Data

    3. INFORMATION REGARDING THE PRODUCT WEB´LOG RESIDENTIAL Technical data 3.7.1 General Power supply 24 V DC Power consumption 1.7 W (typical) Bus connection integrated (cannot be disconnected) Network Ethernet connection (10/100 MBit) Communication 1 x RS485/RS422 2 x RS232 2 x pulse inputs in accordance with DIN 43864 (S0) 4 x digital inputs for ripple control receivers...
  • Page 10: Transportation And Storage

    4. TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE WEB´LOG RESIDENTIAL TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE Unpacking Unpack the device along with all accessories and check that the  contents are intact and complete (see 3.6 "Items supplied"). ATTENTION To avoid possible damage, always use the original packaging when transporting or sending the device.
  • Page 11: Installation And System Start-Up

    5. INSTALLATION AND SYSTEM START-UP WEB´LOG RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION AND SYSTEM START-UP Safety instructions for installation and system start-up DANGER Electric shock hazard! Danger to life and limb! Touching any of the live components can lead to an electric shock which may result in burns or even death. Installation work should be carried out by a qualified electrician ...
  • Page 12: Wall Installation

    5. INSTALLATION AND SYSTEM START-UP WEB´LOG RESIDENTIAL Wall installation Mounting the device on a wall X > 500 mm Attach the screws.  Hang the device from the screws, ensuring it is fixed firmly in  place.
  • Page 13: Overview Of Interfaces

    5. INSTALLATION AND SYSTEM START-UP WEB´LOG RESIDENTIAL Overview of interfaces Power Control switch Digital-in for ripple control receiver (RJ45 socket) S0 feed-in meter connection (pulse input in acc. with DIN 43864) Ethernet connection S0 consumption meter connection (pulse input in acc. with DIN 43864) RS485/422 for inverter (RJ12 socket) Connecting the power supply Micro USB...
  • Page 14: Connecting An Inverter

    5. INSTALLATION AND SYSTEM START-UP WEB´LOG RESIDENTIAL Connecting an inverter RJ12 plug (WEB'log), RS485 Inverter Signal names Possible connection names Bus cable (twisted and shielded wire pair) to the WEB’log For details of the bus layout, please see the inverter manual. To connect the inverter, use a pre-configured meteocontrol ...
  • Page 15: Connecting A Ripple Control Receiver (Optional)

    5. INSTALLATION AND SYSTEM START-UP WEB´LOG RESIDENTIAL Connecting a ripple control receiver (optional) Reduction level 0 (factory setting): RJ45 connection 100% grid feed-in Reduction level 1 (factory setting): 60% grid feed-in Reduction level 2 (factory setting): 30% grid feed-in Reduction level 3 (factory setting): 0% grid feed-in No signal Factory setting: 70% grid feed-in...
  • Page 16: Connecting An S0 Energy Meter (Optional  On-Site Energy Consumption)

    5. INSTALLATION AND SYSTEM START-UP WEB´LOG RESIDENTIAL Connecting an S0 energy meter (optional  on-site energy consumption) S0 + (24 V) RJ12 connection S0 – To connect the S0 energy meter, use a pre-configured meteocontrol S0 Connect cable or a standard cable equipped at one end with an RJ12 connection.
  • Page 17: Connecting The Power Supply

    5. INSTALLATION AND SYSTEM START-UP WEB´LOG RESIDENTIAL Connecting the power supply Connect the supplied power pack to the power socket (see 5.3  "Overview of interfaces"). Connect the power pack to the mains.  Attach the protective cover.  Setting up the Internet connection 5.8.1 Automatic set-up in network with DHCP If DHCP is enabled in the network, the IP addresses will be...
  • Page 18: Software: Device Management Tools

    5. INSTALLATION AND SYSTEM START-UP WEB´LOG RESIDENTIAL 5.10 Software: Device Management Tools When installing the software, be sure to follow the order below, otherwise the device will not be recognised correctly by the system. Install the software and drivers first before you connect the ...
  • Page 19 5. INSTALLATION AND SYSTEM START-UP WEB´LOG RESIDENTIAL Opening the Control Panel (1) Open the "Control Panel" and select "System". Opening the Device Manager (e.g. Win 7) (2) Open the "Device Manager".
  • Page 20 5. INSTALLATION AND SYSTEM START-UP WEB´LOG RESIDENTIAL Updating the drivers (3) Right-click on the device and select "Update drivers" in the context menu. Automatically installing the software (4) Click on "automatically search for current driver software".
  • Page 21 5. INSTALLATION AND SYSTEM START-UP WEB´LOG RESIDENTIAL Installation (5) Check the box next to "always trust software from meteocontrol GmbH" and click on "install".
  • Page 22: Operation

    6. OPERATION WEB´LOG RESIDENTIAL OPERATION Overview of the control system "Operation" LED "Status 1" LED "Info 1" LED "Status 2" LED "Info 2" LED "Status 3" LED "Info 3" LED "Menu" BUTTON "Warning" LED "ACTION" button...
  • Page 23: Led Displays

    6. OPERATION WEB´LOG RESIDENTIAL LED displays The LEDs can display various information. Legend for the LED displays in the tables below  LED off  LED on  LED flashes  LED briefly flashes once followed by a longer pause ...
  • Page 24: Default View (No Menu Selected)

    6. OPERATION WEB´LOG RESIDENTIAL Default view (no menu selected) STATUS  Inverter 1: Inverter 2: Inverter 3: Error:  Connected and OK Connected and OK Connected and OK Log error  Error/Problem Error/Problem Error/Problem Error  Not set up Not set up Not set up No error INFO...
  • Page 25: Menu Structure

    6. OPERATION WEB´LOG RESIDENTIAL Menu structure sta nda rd menu "operation" LED inverter  "operation" LED network  "operation" LED alarms  feed-in menu "operation" LED status  "operation" LED configuration  "operation" LED configuration (advanced) ...
  • Page 26: Basic Menu Operation

    6. OPERATION WEB´LOG RESIDENTIAL Basic menu operation Bringing up the standard menu Press the "MENU" button for two seconds.  You will hear an audible signal.  Bringing up the feed-in menu Press the "MENU" and "ACTION" buttons for two seconds. ...
  • Page 27 6. OPERATION WEB´LOG RESIDENTIAL Example: Disabling the "audible alarm" (1) Press the "MENU" button for two seconds to bring up the standard menu. You will hear an audible signal.  (2) In submenu 3: Switch the alarms by briefly pressing the "MENU" button twice.
  • Page 28: Power Control

    6. OPERATION WEB´LOG RESIDENTIAL Power Control To prevent entering incorrect details for the grid feed-in management system, the device has a safety function which locks parts of the submenus. If Power Control is activated, restrictions apply when configuring the device. Moving the Power Control switch.
  • Page 29: Standard Menu

    6. OPERATION WEB´LOG RESIDENTIAL Standard menu In this menu, you can change basic settings and carry out various status checks. The settings can also be conveniently changed using the software (see "Device Management Tools" software manual). 6.7.1 Submenu 1: Inverter This view shows the status of the inverters that are currently managed by the device.
  • Page 30 6. OPERATION WEB´LOG RESIDENTIAL 6.7.2 Submenu 2: Network Bring up the standard menu.  Select the second submenu.   The "Operation" LED will flash twice ( 2x).  STATUS  TCP/IP connection Internet Portal connection connection OK  TCP/IP connection Internet Connection to the not possible...
  • Page 31: Feed-In Menu

    6. OPERATION WEB´LOG RESIDENTIAL Feed-in menu In this menu, you can change the settings relating to grid feed-in management. The settings can also be conveniently changed using the software (see "Device Management Tools" software manual). 6.8.1 Submenu 1: Status Bring up the feed-in menu ...
  • Page 32 6. OPERATION WEB´LOG RESIDENTIAL 6.8.2 Submenu 2: Configuration Bring up the feed-in menu  Select the submenu.   The "Operation" LED will flash twice ( 2x).  STATUS    Power at Power at reduction Power at reduction Power reduction level 1 in level 2 in (Z x...
  • Page 33: Factory Settings

    6. OPERATION WEB´LOG RESIDENTIAL Factory settings Audible signal for alarms activated Ripple control receiver with 4 relays activated Power with missing signal from RCR (with RCR) 70% of P Maximum grid feed-in P (without RCR) Power with unexpected signal from RCR 70% of P Power at reduction level 0 100% of P...
  • Page 34: Pc Software Mode

    6. OPERATION WEB´LOG RESIDENTIAL 6.10 PC Software Mode The USB Mode is enabled as soon as the device is connected to a 6.10.1 LED displays USB cable connected, USB Mode enabled, no connection or driver errors     ...
  • Page 35: Restarting The Device

    6. OPERATION WEB´LOG RESIDENTIAL 6.11 Restarting the device The device can be restarted using the "RESET" button. Pressing the "RESET" button. Press the "RESET" button with the help of a pin or paperclip.  The device will restart.  6.12 Resetting the device 6.12.1 Resetting the configuration...
  • Page 36 6. OPERATION WEB´LOG RESIDENTIAL Resetting the configuration using the Device Management Tools (1) Launch the Device Management Tools. (2) Launch the WEB’log Residential Manager. (3) Select the WEB'log category. (4) In the Configuration section press the "Reset" button. 6.12.2 Resetting the device to delivery status If the device becomes unusable and it is no longer possible to change the firmware, it is possible to reset the device to the delivery status.
  • Page 37: Fault Removal

    7. FAULT REMOVAL WEB´LOG RESIDENTIAL FAULT REMOVAL "Operation" LED "Status 1" LED "Info 1" LED "Status 2" LED "Info 2" LED "Status 3" LED "Info 3" LED "Menu" BUTTON "Warning" LED "ACTION" button Errors are indicated by the "Warning" LED lighting up and the "Status" and "Info"...
  • Page 38: Error List

    7. FAULT REMOVAL WEB´LOG RESIDENTIAL Error list If it is not possible to rectify errors with the help of the following tables, please contact the Meteocontrol GmbH service department. ERROR POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION "Info 1", "Info 2" or Communication error or Check the error display on the ...
  • Page 39 7. FAULT REMOVAL WEB´LOG RESIDENTIAL ERROR POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION "Status 3" LED is Missing or errored Check cabling to ripple control  flashing signal from ripple receiver. control receiver Check ripple control receiver. ...
  • Page 40: Acknowledge Error/Export Error Memory

    7. FAULT REMOVAL WEB´LOG RESIDENTIAL Acknowledge error/export error memory The existence of at least one error is signalled by the flashing warning LED. The alarm is also given by an audible signal unless this is disabled. The method for disabling further audible signals for an existing error is explained below: To acknowledge a current error, press the "MENU"...
  • Page 41: Environmental Protection And Disposal

    8. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND DISPOSAL WEB´LOG RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND DISPOSAL Old devices which no longer work should be disposed of in accordance with national and local environmental and recycling regulations. Electronic components may not be disposed of along with household waste.

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