Kaco Powador 2002 Operating Manual page 14

Description
3.2.8.2 Software for direct monitoring
Together with the Powador inverter, KACO-viso takes over the role of a data logger. It saves the data from the
inverter and displays it in various diagram types as a daily or monthly representation.
The PC, however, must also run continuously. Because of the amount of energy used, this type of monitoring only
makes sense over limited periods, such as during a fault analysis. For permanent system monitoring, we recommend
the optional accessories. (Powador proLog)
3.2.8.3 RS485 interface
Use this monitoring option if you cannot check the functioning of the system on-site on a regular basis, e.g. if your
place of residence is located a great distance from the system. To connect the RS485 interface, contact your author-
ised electrician.
For monitoring your PV system using the RS485 interface, KACO new energy GmbH off ers the following data log-
gers:
Powador-proLOG S to XL (optional)
Powador-proLOG allows you to monitor up to 31 inverters simultaneously. Depending on the product model,
Powador- proLOG sends yield and operating data by SMS or e-mail.
Powador-piccoLOG (optional)
Powador-piccoLOG allows you to monitor up to 3 inverters up to 20 kWp simultaneously. With this self-learning data
logger, yield and operating data as well as error messages are transferred to monitoring devices via Ethernet. System
errors are also issued optically and acoustically. A ripple control receiver can be connected via the integrated digital
input.
Powador-link RS485 (optional)
Use the Powador-link RS485 to bridge long distances between several inverters or between an inverter and the
Powador- proLOG or Powador-piccoLOG by means of wireless radio transmission.
3.2.8.4 S0 interface
The S0 interface transmits pulses between a pulsing counter and a tariff metering unit. It is a galvanically isolated
transistor output. It is designed according to DIN EN 62053-31:1999-04 (pulse output devices for electromechanical
and electronic meters).
NOTE
The S0 interface pulse rate can be chosen in three unit intervals (500, 1,000 and 2,000 pulses/kWh).
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