Modbus Tcp Network Configuration; Figure 6-3. Communication Interface Pcb In The Data Monitoring Section - Advanced Energy AE 600 User Manual

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Figure 6‑3. Communication interface PCB in the data monitoring section

Modbus TCP Network Configuration

TO ASSIGN THE IP ADDRESS AND PORT ID
1. Contact the facility's IT Network Administrator (or person with similar
responsibilities) to assign an IP address to each inverter. Advanced users can
assign a static IP address.
Contact AE Solar Energy Technical Support for assistance.
2. Set the Modbus master to communicate through port 502.
NETWORKING USING THE MODBUS RS-485
OPTION
The following steps are required to set up a Modbus RS-485 network for the AE
inverter:
• Field installation : This step can be completed onsite by a PV installer or an
electrician that does not have working knowledge of a Modbus network
◦ Installing the Modbus network wiring
◦ Configuring end-of-line termination and network biasing
◦ Setting the Modbus address for each slave inverter
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Data Monitoring and Controls
Communication interface PCB
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