Chapter 6. Data Monitoring And Controls; Networking And Performance Monitoring; Ethernet Network Connection - Advanced Energy AE 600 User Manual

Data Monitoring and Controls
NETWORKING AND PERFORMANCE
MONITORING
The inverter has an integrated data monitoring module located in the dedicated data
monitoring compartment. The data monitoring module enables access to the inverter
performance data using the following methods:
• Basic performance data can be accessed using a free web-based monitoring
service provided by AE.
• The data monitoring module can deliver data to a third party monitoring system
through a Modbus/TCP over an Ethernet network, or Modbus/RTU over an
RS-485 network.

Ethernet Network Connection

An Ethernet connection can be used to connect the unit to the internet, or to a local
Modbus/TCP network not connected to the internet. AE offers a free basic
monitoring service through the solarenergy.advanced-energy.com website. Internet
service must be set up at the installation site before the inverter can be accessed
online. The data monitoring module supports only hard-wired CAT5 solutions to the
inverter. The module does NOT support wireless configurations. To access the data
monitoring information, customers need to provide a broadband Ethernet connection
to the inverter, based on the following specifications:
• Provide a DHCP-enabled, or static IP based broadband internet connection that
is always ON. This can be cable internet, a DSL line, or equivalent.
• Provide a hard-wired, Ethernet connection between the communications
interface PCB in the inverter and the closest site LAN connection.
◦ If multiple inverters are commissioned to a single site, an Ethernet hub can be
located in an outdoor-rated enclosure to distribute the LAN to the inverters.
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Important
The data monitoring module does not support dial-up modem connectivity.
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Important
Some complex networks may require a system administrator to add the inverter
to the network, or to configure the unit to a static IP address.
All AE commercial inverters come standard with an Ethernet port that is intended to
be connected to the Internet or to a local area network for Modbus/TCP. The
commercial inverter operates as an Internet appliance. The inverter communicates
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