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  • Page 1 Inverter Installation Manual Solar-Log™...
  • Page 2 Solare Datensysteme GmbH Fuhrmannstr. 9 72351 Geislingen-Binsdorf Germany International support Tel.:+49 7428 9418 -640 Fax:+49 7428 9418 -280 e-mail: support@solar-log.com Italy Technical support: +39 0471 631032 e-mail: italy-support@solar-log.com France Technical support: +33 97 7909708 e-mail: france-support@solar-log.com Switzerland Technical support: +41 565 355346 e-mail: switzerland-fl-support@solar-log.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Connections �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������13 1�1 Solar-Log™ RS485/422 B connection assignments (6 pin) ����������������������������������������������������������������������� 13 1�2 RJ45 �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 14 1�3 RJ11 Configuration ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 15 Connecting the inverters ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������16 2�1 Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™� ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 17 ABB �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������18 3�1 ABB PVS300 ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 4 Chint Power (CPS 20k+)����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 50 12�3 Chint Power Modbus ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 52 CMS ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������54 13�1 CMS��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 54 Conergy ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������56 14�1 Conergy (only Solar-Log 1000 and 2000) ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 56 CyberPower ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������58 15�1 CyberPower ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 58 Danfoss �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 60 16�1 Danfoss�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 60 Delta ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������62 17�1...
  • Page 5 EHE N250k to N500k-TL ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 79 EKO Energy �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������81 23�1 EKO Energy ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 81 Eltek ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������83 24�1 Eltek �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 83 24�2 Eltek central inverter ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 85 Europa-Solar AG ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������87 25�1 Europa-Solar AG �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 87 Evoco ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������89 26�1 Evoco ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 89 Fronius �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������91 27�1...
  • Page 6 Gefran �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������95 28�1 Gefran ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 95 General Electric inverters (GE)������������������������������������������������������������������������������98 29�1 General Electric inverters (GE) ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 98 30 GESOLAR ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������99 30�1 GESOLAR ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 99 Ginlong �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 101 31�1 Ginlong ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 101 GMDE ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 103 32�1 GMDE ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 103 GoodWe �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������105 33�1 GoodWe ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 7 KLNE ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 125 41�1 KLNE (Solartec and Sunteams) �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 125 Kostal and Solar-Fabrik �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������127 42�1 Kostal Pico and Solar-Fabrik Inverter Convert T (RS485) ����������������������������������������������������������������������� 127 42�2 Kostal Ethernet Version ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 129 Kstar ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 131 43�1 Kstar Multitracker ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 131 43�2 Kstar Singletracker �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 133 44 Mastervolt ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 8 53�1 Power-One/Aurora��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 156 PrimeVOLT ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 158 54�1 PrimeVOLT ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 158 PVPowered �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������160 55�1 PV Powered – central inverter RS485 ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 160 55�2 PV Powered - string inverter�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 162 Q3 ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 163 56�1 Q3 (RS485) ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 163 REFUSOL ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 165 57�1...
  • Page 9 REP �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 168 58�1 REP �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 168 Reverberi ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 170 59�1 Reverberi (EDI Series) �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 170 60 Riello �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������172 60�1 Riello ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 172 SALICRU �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������174 61�1 SALICRU EQX ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 174 61�2 SALICRU EQXLV ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 176 Samil Power ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 177 62�1 Samil Power ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 10 SMA �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 193 68�1 Overview ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 193 68�2 SMA connection using special RS485 piggyback card ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 194 68�3 Connect SMA with original SMA RS485 piggy back and the SMARS485 data module��������������� 197 68�4 SMA Bluetooth mode �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 199 68�5 SMA Meter Connection Box ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 200 68�6 SMA Speedwire ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 11 Suntechnics ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 231 76�1 Suntechnics (only Solar-Log 1000 and 2000) ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 231 Suntigua ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 233 77�1 Suntigua ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 233 Sunville ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 235 78�1 Sunville ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 235 Sunways �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������237 79�1 Sunways - AT/NT/PT ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 237 80 Sustainable Energy ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 239 80�1 Sustainable Energy �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 12 86�1 Vision Multitracker ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 250 86�2 Vision Singletracker ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 252 Voltwerk ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 254 87�1 Voltwerk (only Solar-Log 1000 and 2000) ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 254 WINAICO �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 256 88�1 WINAICO �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 256 Yaskawa ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 259 89�1 Yaskawa ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 259 90 Zentral Solar Deutschland ZSD ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 261 90�1...
  • Page 13: Connections

    Solar-Log™ RS485/422 B connection assignments (6 pin) Connections 1�1 Solar-Log™ RS485/422 B connection assignments (6 pin) The RS485/422 inverter B connection on the Solar-Log™ is pre-set for use with a Fronius/Eaton in- verter, and is assigned as follows: RS485 A RS485/422 B...
  • Page 14: Rj45

    Connect the RS485/422 B and/or the RS485 interface of the Solar-Log in accordance with the de- scription on the particular inverter. The details are described in detail in a separate manual.. Refer to the following document for the numbering of the pins for the RJ45 connection.
  • Page 15: Rj11 Configuration

    Figure 2: RJ11 plug pin assignments Caution Risk of damage to the unit! The Solar-Log™ has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ11 socket on the inverter. ► Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s)�...
  • Page 16: Connecting The Inverters

    Always read the manufacturer-specific instructions for connecting the data cable. You will find these instructions in the manufacturer's documentation. However, when assigning the inverter wiring on the Solar-Log™ (RS485/422 B connection) , follow the instructions in this manual, otherwise the inverters will not be detected by Solar-Log™.
  • Page 17: Switch Off The Inverters And Solar-Log

    Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™� Switching inverters off Always turn off all of the inverters first before a making a cable connection between the Solar-Log™ and the connections inside the inverter; and before installing an interface card in the inverter,...
  • Page 18: Abb

    3 - GND ► 4 2 - Data- If only one inverter is to be connected, according to the manufacturer's handbook it must be terminated. Screw the inverter cover on again. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
  • Page 19 Procedure Unscrew the side cover as shown in the inverter's instructions. Connect the self-made RS-485 cable to the X4 terminal block on inverter 1. Connect the self-made RS-485 cable to the X4 terminal block on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
  • Page 20: Abb Central Inverters

    Set different unit IDs on each inverter in accordance with the inverter's instructions. Connect the Solar-Log™ and the inverter to the router or switch. Assign an IP address to every inverter. Assign the IP addresses according to the inverter's instruc- tions.
  • Page 21: Abb-Power-One/Aurora/Pvi/Trio/Uno

    ► -T/R (PC) If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated. In the inverter, set the DIP switch for the terminal resistor to ON. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
  • Page 22 Procedure Open the inverter as shown in the inverter’s instructions. Connect terminals +T/R, -T/R and RTN of inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter.
  • Page 23: Aeg

    Connect the inverters to each other Installing the RS485 interface Procedure ► Insert the RS485 interface in the bottom of the inverter in accordance with the interface card installation instructions and screw in. Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™ The wiring is done using a •...
  • Page 24 Procedure Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. Connect terminals R+, R-, T+ and T“ of inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
  • Page 25: Aeg Protect

    ► 3 ► 4 Caution Risk of damage to the unit! The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on the inverter. ► Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s). If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
  • Page 26 Unscrew the side cover as shown in the inverter's instructions. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
  • Page 27: Albatech

    3 wire data cable and terminal block connector. It is connected to the inverter as shown in the following diagram. The inverters are terminated on pin 9/10 of J1. Both the first and also the last inverter must be terminated.
  • Page 28 Ethernet or RS232. You will find details on this procedure in the invert- er's handbook. Now set another address (1 - 247) from the modbus parameters for each inverter and leave the baud rate at 19200 bit/s.
  • Page 29: Albatech Apl Monofase

    Connect the inverters to each other • Allocate communication address Installing the RS485 interface Procedure ► Install the RS485 interface in the inverter in accordance with the interface card installation in- structions. Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™ The wiring is done using a •...
  • Page 30 Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. Using the data cable connect terminals "Pin 2-RS485-A (+)", "Pin 3-GND" and "Pin 1-RS485-B (-)" of inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
  • Page 31: Alpha-Sol

    • Installation steps • Allocate communication address • Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™ • Install the RS485 interface in the inverter • Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™ • Connect the inverters to each other Allocate communication address • Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
  • Page 32 You will find more information at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binary_number. Installing the RS485 interface Procedure ► Install the RS485 interface in the inverter in accordance with the interface card installation in- structions. Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™ The wiring is done using a •...
  • Page 33 Procedure Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. Connect terminals R+, T+, R- and R+ of inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
  • Page 34: Aros Solar Technology

    Communication address does not have to be assigned Note: The order in which the inverters are displayed in the Solar-Log™ after detection is random. We strongly recommend that you change the order of the inverters immediately after de- tection at startup in the Configuration | Device | Configuration | Order menu box.
  • Page 35 Procedure Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. Connect terminals R+, R-, T+ and T- of inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
  • Page 36: Aros Solar Technology (Rs485)

    ► GND ► 4 ► B (-) If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket. Connect the inverters to each other •...
  • Page 37 Procedure Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. Connect terminals A+, GND and B- on inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
  • Page 38: Aten

    Meters RS485 Interface RS485 Overview • Integrated interface • Where to connect: RJ14 socket on the outside of the inverter. • 2-pin wiring • Communication address does not have to be assigned. Installation steps • Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™...
  • Page 39 Insert the self-made cable with the RJ14 plug into any RJ14 socket on inverter 1. Insert the RJ11 cable into the 2nd RJ11 socket on inverter 1 and into any RJ11 socket on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
  • Page 40: Benning

    Please select an IP address with the same class C subnet as the Solar-Log™. For example: The Solar-Log™ has the IP address 192.168.178.49. The inverter in this case has to have a free IP address in the same range (from 192.168.178.1 to 192.168.178.254).
  • Page 41 Confirm the selection with Save. Detection from the Solar-Log 1200 • When using the Solar-Log 1200, the detection can also be started from the display. Select "Ben- ning" as the manufacturer for the inverter detection from the "network" interface and start the detection.
  • Page 42: Bonfiglioli (Formerly Vectron)

    ► 3 B (Data-) If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated. In the inverter, set the DIP switch S1 for the terminal resistor to ON. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
  • Page 43 ► 6 GND ► 3 B (Data-) ► 4 B (Data-) Connect terminals on inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter. Set the DIP S1 switch for the terminal resistor to ON.
  • Page 44: Carlo Gavazzi

    Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™ • Connect the inverters to each other Caution Risk of damage to the unit! The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on the inverter. ► Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s). Procedure If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram Solar-Log™...
  • Page 45 Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter Procedure Insert the RJ45 plug into the free RJ45 socket on the first inverter. Insert the other end of the cable into any RJ11 socket on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
  • Page 46: 11�2 Carlo Gavazzi - Hinrg Model

    ► 2 T/R 1- If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated. In the inverter, set the DIP switch for the terminal resistor to ON. Close inverters. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
  • Page 47 ► 1 T/R 2+ ► 2 T/R 1- ► 2 T/R 2- Connect terminals A and B on inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter.
  • Page 48: Chint Power

    Select the Chint CPS<20k inverter during the initial configuration. Installing the RS485 interface Procedure ► Insert the RS485 interface in the bottom of the inverter in accordance with the interface card installation instructions and screw in. Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™...
  • Page 49 ► Pin 2 Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485/422 B socket.
  • Page 50: Chint Power (Cps 20K+)

    ► 3-485- Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket. Connect the inverters to each other •...
  • Page 51 Procedure Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter in accordance with the inverter instructions.
  • Page 52: Chint Power Modbus

    Connect the inverters to each other • Allocate communication address Caution Risk of damage to the unit! The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on the inverter. ► Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s). Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™...
  • Page 53 Procedure Insert the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket on the first inverter. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
  • Page 54: Cms

    ► 2 T/R 1- If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated. In the inverter, set the DIP switch for the terminal resistor to ON. Close inverters. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
  • Page 55 ► 1 T/R 2+ ► 2 T/R 1- ► 2 T/R 2- Connect terminals A and B on inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter.
  • Page 56: Conergy

    14�1 Conergy (only Solar-Log 1000 and 2000) Note Conergy inverters can only be connected to the Solar-Log 1000 and 2000, as only this one has a CAN interface. The following description relates to inverters without transformers produced in or after 2007.
  • Page 57 Procedure Insert the CAN plug into any CAN OUT socket on inverter 1. Insert the other end of the wire into any CAN IN socket on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter.
  • Page 58: Cyberpower

    ► 4 (Data-) B ► 4 RS485 B Run the wire from the Solar-Log™ to inverter 1 through the hole for the wire on the bottom of the unit. In the inverter insert the RJ45 plug into the "RS-485 out" socket.
  • Page 59 Procedure Insert the RJ45 plug in inverter 1 into the RJ45 socket. Insert the other end of the wire into the other RJ45 socket on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
  • Page 60: Danfoss

    The Master Mode has to be deactivated in the Pro series devices. See the manufacturer's manual for more detailed instructions. Procedure Unscrew the side cover as shown in the inverter's instructions. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram: Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector...
  • Page 61 Danfoss CyberPower Caution Risk of damage to the unit! The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on the inverter. ► Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s). If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated.
  • Page 62: Delta

    • self-made cable connection with RS485 data cable and terminal block connector. Caution Risk of damage to the unit! The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on the inverter. ► Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
  • Page 63 Procedure Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter.
  • Page 64: Diehl Ako

    Diehl Ako Diehl Ako 18 Diehl Ako 18�1 Diehl Ako Diehl Ako inverters have been listed as „Diehl Ako“ in our firmware up to version 3.1.1. Starting with firmware version 3.1.2 they will be listed as „Platinum“.
  • Page 65: Eaton

    Connect the inverters to each other Installing the RS485 interface Procedure ► Insert the RS485 interface in the bottom of the inverter in accordance with the interface card installation instructions and screw in. Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™ The wiring is done using a •...
  • Page 66 Procedure Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. Connect terminals R+, R-, T+ and T- of inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
  • Page 67: Effekta

    Connect the inverters to each other • Allocate communication address Installing the RS485 interface Procedure ► Install the RS485 interface in the inverter in accordance with the interface card installation in- structions. Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™ The wiring is done using a •...
  • Page 68 • Connect using a 3 wire, shielded data cable • Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter (on the retrofitted RS485 interface). Procedure Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. Using the data cable connect terminals "Pin 2-RS485-A (+)", "Pin 3-GND" and "Pin 1-RS485-B (-)"...
  • Page 69: 20�2 Effekta Ks Multitracker

    • self-made cable connection with RS485 data cable and terminal block connector. Caution Risk of damage to the unit! The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on the inverter. ► Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
  • Page 70 Procedure Insert the RJ45 plug into the free RJ45 socket on the first inverter. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter, set the DIP switch to “on.”...
  • Page 71: 20�3 Effekta Ks Singletracker

    • self-made cable connection with RS485 data cable and terminal block connector. Caution Risk of damage to the unit! The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on the inverter. ► Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
  • Page 72 Procedure Insert the RJ45 plug into the free RJ45 socket on the first inverter. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter, set the DIP switch to “on.”...
  • Page 73: Enfinity

    ► Pin 1 - TX+ ► 6 ► Pin 2 TX- Insert the RJ1plug into any RJ11 socket on inverter 1. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485/422 B socket.
  • Page 74 Insert the self-made cable with the RJ11 plug into any RJ11 socket on inverter 1. Connect the other end to the terminal plug on the Solar-Log™ Insert the RJ11 cable into the second RJ11 socket on the first inverter and into any RJ11 socket on the second inverter.
  • Page 75: Ehe

    Every address may only be used once. Address range 1 to 247. Caution Risk of damage to the unit! The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on the inverter. ► Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
  • Page 76 Connect the data cable to the free blocks A, B and G on inverter 1. Connect the other end of the cable to the blocks A, B and G on inverter 2. Connect the remaining inverters in the same way.
  • Page 77: Ehe N10K To N100K

    ► 1 (Data+) JX2 - A ► 4 (Data-) JX2 - B • If only one inverter is to be connected, according to the manufacturer's handbook it must be terminated. • Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
  • Page 78 Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket. Procedure Connect the data cable to the blocks JX2 A and B on inverter 1. Connect the data cable to the blocks JX2 A and B on inverter 2. Connect the remaining inverters in the same way.
  • Page 79: Ehe N250K To N500K-Tl

    JX9 - A ► 4 (Data-) JX9 - B • If only one inverter is to be connected, terminate it according to the manufacturer's specifica- tions. • Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket. Connect the inverters to each other •...
  • Page 80 Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket. Procedure Connect the data cable to the blocks JX2 A and B on inverter 1. Connect the data cable to the blocks JX2 A and B on inverter 2. Connect the remaining inverters in the same way.
  • Page 81: Eko Energy

    ► 2 Insert the round plug into any COM round socket on the inverter. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
  • Page 82 Procedure Insert the round plug into any round socket on inverter 1. Insert the other end of the cable into any round socket on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
  • Page 83: Eltek

    ► B (Data+) ► 4 ► A (Data-) If only one inverter is to be connected, it must be terminated according to the manufacturer's instructions. Close the inverter cover if no other inverters are to be connected. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
  • Page 84 Eltek Eltek Other configurations • Activate the RS485 interface Using the inverter operating display. Note Pay particular attention to the instructions in the installation manual regarding the address types, activating the communication interface and the master/slave mode.
  • Page 85: Eltek Central Inverter

    ► X12.3 GND ► 4 ► X12.2 B (Data -) If only one inverter is to be connected, it must be terminated according to the manufacturer's instructions. Close the inverter cover if no other inverters are to be connected. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
  • Page 86 Address settings: from inverter menu: Settings -> Modbus -> Modbus Address Please refer to the inverter instructions Note Please check the default values of the inverter. The inverter has to communicate with the following settings: Baud rate 9600, Data bits: 8, Parity: none and Stop bits: 2.
  • Page 87: Europa-Solar

    Communication address does not have to be assigned Note The order in which the inverters are displayed in the Solar-Log™ after detection is random. We strongly recommend that you change the order of the inverters immediately after de- tection at startup, in the Configuration/Basis/Inverters dialog box.
  • Page 88 ► Pin 2 Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
  • Page 89: Evoco

    ► 2 Insert the round plug into any COM round socket on the inverter. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
  • Page 90 Procedure Insert the round plug into any round socket on inverter 1. Insert the other end of the cable into any round socket on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
  • Page 91: Fronius

    • Allocate communication address Installing Fronius ComCard RS485 interface Procedure ► Install the Fronius ComCard RS485 interface in the inverter in accordance with the interface card installation instructions. Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™ The wiring is done using a •...
  • Page 92 Procedure Insert the RJ45 plug in inverter 1 into the OUT socket. Insert the other end of the wire into the IN socket on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter.
  • Page 93: Fronius Symo And Galvo Models

    For the Symo and Galvo series, Fronius offers two different inverters: • Symo and Symo-Light. The wiring instructions of the inverter to the Solar-Log™ are the same as the wiring of the Fronius inverter with ComCard. See chapter „Fronius with ComCard“. General information Symo and Galvo models The standard Symo comes equipped with a Datamanager that acts as a bus master.
  • Page 94: Fronius Rl

    Where to connect: Round socket on inverter Procedure self-made cable connection with round plug and a terminal block plug. Also connect the cable to the next inverter in round plug 1. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
  • Page 95: Gefran

    The wiring is done using a • self-made, shielded 2-wire data cable. Note The two independent RS485 ports allow for different ways to wire the Solar-Log™ to the inverters. In addition there are different pin assignments based on whether port A or B is used.
  • Page 96: Fig.: Gefran Rs485 Terminal Strip And Termination

    ► Pin 3 or 4 (Port A) or Pin 11 or 12 (Port B) If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated. Set the switch (switch S1 for port A, switch S3 for port B) in the inverter to “1” for terminal resis- tance.
  • Page 97: Fig.: 2-Pin Terminal Tb3

    Procedure: Start according to the inverter’s instructions Note The communication port has to be configured. The settings are located in the inverter display under "Configuration -> Communication." The RS485 port used (A or B) has to be configured as follows: Baud rate: 9600bps; Settings: N81; Address: the respective bus ad-...
  • Page 98: General Electric Inverters

    Ethernet router or switch. Procedure Set different unit IDs on each inverter in accordance with the inverter's instructions. Connect the Solar-Log™ and the inverter to the router or switch. Allocate an IP address to each inverter using the manufacturer's IP setting kit: The first three number blocks like the Solar-Log™, e.g.
  • Page 99: Gesolar

    ► 4 ► 8 Insert the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket on the inverter. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
  • Page 100 Procedure Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter in accordance with the inverter instructions.
  • Page 101: Ginlong

    ► 2 Insert the round plug into any COM round socket on the inverter. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
  • Page 102 Ginlong Ginlong Allocate communication address • Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1. • Default settings on the inverter: Communication address 1 • Setting: Using the inverter operating display • Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions...
  • Page 103: Gmde

    ► 4 (Data-) B ► 6 B Run the wire from the Solar-Log™ to inverter 1 through the hole for the wire on the bottom of the unit. In the inverter insert the RJ45 plug into the "RS-485 out" socket.
  • Page 104 Procedure Insert the RJ45 plug in inverter 1 into the RJ45 socket. Insert the other end of the wire into the other RJ45 socket on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
  • Page 105: Goodwe

    • self-made data cable with RJ45 plug and 6-pin terminal block connector Caution Risk of damage to the unit! The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on the inverter. ► Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
  • Page 106 GoodWe GoodWe Connect the inverters to each other • Connect using a network cable (patch cable). • Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the outside of the inverter. Procedure Insert the RJ45 plug in inverter 1 into the RJ45 socket. 2. Insert the other end of the wire into the other RJ45 socket on inverter 2. 3. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. 4. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485/422 B socket. 5. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
  • Page 107: Growatt

    Procedure Insert the round plug into any round socket on inverter 1. Insert the other end of the cable into any round socket on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
  • Page 108 • Setting: Using the inverter operating display • Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions Note When detecting inverters, there are two options for for Growatt in the initial configuration. "Growatt old" and "Growatt Mod". For newer models and modules with the latest firmware version version, please select "Growatt Mod", for models with older firmware versions se-...
  • Page 109: Gtec

    • Connect the inverters to each other Installing the RS485 interface Procedure Insert the RS485 interface in the bottom of the inverter according to the interface card installation instructions. Note Only connect inverter using the RS485/422 B/C interface. Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™...
  • Page 110 • Position the inverter up according to the diagram. • Connect terminals R+, R-, T+ and T- of inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2. • Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. •...
  • Page 111: Helios Systems

    Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket. Caution Risk of damage to the unit! The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on the inverter. ► Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
  • Page 112 Connect the inverters to each other Caution The IP addresses for the inverter must be in the same Class C network as the Solar-Log™. Alternatively, it is sufficient if the first three groups of digits in the IP addresses are the same.
  • Page 113: Huawei

    RJ45 inverter Terminal ► 1 1 or 4 ► 4 2 or 5 Caution Risk of damage to the unit! The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on the inverter. ► Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
  • Page 114 • Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. • Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on the first inverter. • If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the diagram above.
  • Page 115: Hyundai

    ► 3 ► 4 ► 6 Insert RJ45 plug into socket CN on the inverter. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
  • Page 116 Procedure Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter in accordance with the inverter instructions.
  • Page 117: Hyundai Hpc-250Ht-E

    Meters RS485 Interface RS485 Overview • Integrated interface • Where to connect: 20 pin connection strip on the outside of the inverter at the top edge of the i-8142iW module. • 2-pin wiring • Communication address must be allocated. •...
  • Page 118 Hyundai Hyundai HPC-250HT-E Procedure Connect terminal D1+/TxD1+ on inverter 1 to terminal D1+/TxD1+ on inverter 2. Connect terminal D1–/TxD1– on inverter 1 to terminal D1–/TxD1– on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter in accordance with the inverter instructions.
  • Page 119: Ingeteam

    In the 8-pin connection socket, insert the appropriate plug (Phoenix plug type: FKCT 2.5/8-ST) with RS485 wiring. Procedure ► Install the RS485 interface in the inverter in accordance with the interface card installation in- structions. Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™...
  • Page 120 Procedure Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. Connect terminals "Pin 1-RS485-A (+)", "Pin 6-GND" and "Pin 2-RS485-B (-)" of inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
  • Page 121: Kaco

    If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated. Series 2 Powador: Set the DIP switch inside the inverter to ON and all other inverters to OFF. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
  • Page 122 Insert the other end of the cable into terminals A and B of inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter. Series 2 Powador: Set the DIP switch inside the inverter to ON and all other inverters to OFF. Close inverters. Allocate communication address •...
  • Page 123: 40�2 Kaco - Pvi Blue Planet

    ► A If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated. In the inverter connect the free terminal A to terminal B using the supplied 330 330 Ω terminating resistor. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
  • Page 124 Connect the data cable to the free terminals A and B of inverter 1. Insert the other end of the cable into terminals A and B of inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
  • Page 125: Klne

    4 - Data+ ► 4 2 - Data- If only one inverter is to be connected, according to the manufacturer's handbook it must be terminated. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket. Connect the inverters to each other •...
  • Page 126 2 - Data- Connect the Solar-Log™ cable to socket A on the first inverter. According to the same wiring diagram, connect socket B on the first inverter to socket A on the second inverter using the following diagram. X4 socket inverter 1...
  • Page 127: Kostal And Solar-Fabrik

    Depending on any parallel connections inside the inverter the Solar-Log™ can read the data from up to 3 individual strings. During the inverter detection, the Solar-Log™ automatically detects how many MPP trackers are ac- tive; only the active MPP trackers are displayed. The inverter must be feeding data in for successful detection. •...
  • Page 128 ► 4 ► B If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
  • Page 129: 42�2 Kostal Ethernet Version

    Please select an IP address with the same class C subnet as the Solar-Log™. For example: The Solar-Log™ has the IP address 192.168.178.49. The inverter in this case has to have a free IP address in the same range (from 192.168.178.1 to 192.168.178.254).
  • Page 130 Kostal Ethernet Version Detection from the Solar-Log 1200 • When using the Solar-Log 1200, the detection can also be started from the display. Select "Kostal" as the manufacturer for the inverter detection from the "network" interface and start the detec- tion.
  • Page 131: Kstar

    • self-made cable connection with RS485 data cable and terminal block connector. Caution Risk of damage to the unit! The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on the inverter. ► Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
  • Page 132 Procedure Insert the RJ45 plug into the free RJ45 socket on the first inverter. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter, set the DIP switch to “on.”...
  • Page 133: 43�2 Kstar Singletracker

    • self-made cable connection with RS485 data cable and terminal block connector. Caution Risk of damage to the unit! The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on the inverter. ► Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
  • Page 134 Procedure Insert the RJ45 plug into the free RJ45 socket on the first inverter. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter, set the DIP switch to “on.”...
  • Page 135: Mastervolt

    2 or even 3 individual inverters. For example, the QS6400 is recognized as 2 inverters each with 2 strings, an XL 15 as 3 independent XL5000s. The Solar-Log™ automatically detects how many inverters and strings are active during inverter de- tection.
  • Page 136 ► 3 Insert the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket on the inverter. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket. Connect the inverters to each other •...
  • Page 137: Mitsubishi

    If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated. In the inverter, set the DIP switch for the terminal resistor to ON. Screw the front plate inverter on again if no other inverters are to be connected. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
  • Page 138 Unscrew the front plate of the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. Insert the RJ1plug into any RJ11 socket on inverter 1. Insert the other end of the cable into any RJ11 socket on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
  • Page 139: Motech

    ► 4 ► 8 Insert the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket on the inverter. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
  • Page 140 Procedure Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter in accordance with the inverter instructions.
  • Page 141: Oelmaier

    2 wire data cable with a terminal block connector. Procedure Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram: Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector...
  • Page 142 ► 4 ► B-Data - Connect terminals A and B on inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions.
  • Page 143: Omnik

    Communication address does not have to be assigned Note The order in which the inverters are displayed in the Solar-Log™ after detection is random. We strongly recommend that you change the order of the inverters immediately after de- tection at startup in the Configuration | Device | Configuration | Order menu box.
  • Page 144 Where to connect: RJ45 socket outside the inverter Procedure Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
  • Page 145: Omron

    ► 4 ► Pin 5 - Data - If only one inverter is to be connected it must be terminated. To do this a bridge must be inserted on the inverter between pins 9 and 10. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
  • Page 146 ► 8 ► Pin 5 - Data - Connect terminals 6, 7 and 8 on inverter 1 to terminals 3, 4 and 5 on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter.
  • Page 147: Pairan

    If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram View of the connection socket Figure 15: Pairan Round socket Inverters Solar-Log™ terminal strip connector RS485/422 B Round socket ► 1 ► Data + ► 4 ► Data - Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
  • Page 148 Where to connect: Round socket on inverter Procedure self-made cable connection with round plug and a terminal block plug. Also connect the cable to the next inverter in round plug 1. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
  • Page 149: Platinum (Formerly Diehl Ako)

    ► PIN 3 (B) Insert the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket on the inverter. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
  • Page 150 Procedure Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
  • Page 151: Platinum H

    Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket. Connect the inverters to each other The inverters are connected together using the RS485 interface. Refer to the manufacturer’s inverter manual for the details on how to setup the connection. Allocate communication address •...
  • Page 152 Platinum (formerly Diehl Ako) Platinum H Other configurations • Activate the RS485 interface Using the inverter operating display. Note Pay particular attention to the instructions in the installation manual regarding the address types, activating the communication interface and the master/slave mode.
  • Page 153: Powercom

    • Installation steps • Allocate communication address • Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™ • Install the RS485 interface in the inverter • Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™ • Connect the inverters to each other Allocate communication address • Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
  • Page 154 You will find more information at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binary_number. Installing the RS485 interface Procedure ► Install the RS485 interface in the inverter in accordance with the interface card installation in- structions. Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™ The wiring is done using a •...
  • Page 155 Procedure Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. Connect terminals R+, T+, R- and R+ of inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Close inverters.
  • Page 156: Power-One/Aurora

    ► -T/R (PC) If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated. In the inverter, set the DIP switch for the terminal resistor to ON. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
  • Page 157 Procedure Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. Connect terminals +T/R, -T/R and RTN of inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter.
  • Page 158: Primevolt

    ► 2 T/R 1- If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated. In the inverter, set the DIP switch for the terminal resistor to ON. Close inverters. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
  • Page 159 ► 1 T/R 2+ ► 2 T/R 1- ► 2 T/R 2- Connect terminals A and B on inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter.
  • Page 160: Pvpowered

    If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated. Inside the inverter set the supplied jumper from "J4" to "J5". Setting the address for the inverter: Set SW1 to "0" and SW2 to "1" in order to set the parameters for the inverter with the address "01".
  • Page 161 Address the individual inverters in accordance with the manufacturer's handbook: Inverter 1 should be the inverter that is directly connected to the Solar-Log™. To this end, set SW1 to "0". Depending on the position of the inverter in the bus, SW2 should be set to 1-9.
  • Page 162: 55�2 Pv Powered - String Inverter

    The wiring is done using a • network cable (patch cable) and the • Ethernet router or switch. Procedure Set different unit IDs on each inverter in accordance with the inverter's instructions. Connect the Solar-Log™ and the inverter to the router or switch.
  • Page 163: Q3 (Rs485)

    ► 3 (GND) ► 4 ► 2 (RS485-B) If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket. Connect the inverters to each other •...
  • Page 164 Allocate communication address • Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1. • Default settings on the inverter: Communication address 1 • Setting: Using the inverter operating display Notes Select Address for ProLog in the Communication / RS485 menu Set Protocol type COM 1 to 9 in the Communication menu •...
  • Page 165: Refusol

    ► 2 ► 4 ► 3 If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated. On the sockets "RS485 OUT" with REFUSOL round plugs bypass the connections PIN1 to PIN2 and PIN3 to PIN4. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
  • Page 166 Set the date and time on the inverter as shown in the inverter instructions. Older Solar-Log™ / Refusol installations: Set compatibility With older Solar-Log™ / Refusol installations the inverter had to be set with additional parameters for Solar-Log™ compatibility. This is only still necessary if an inverter has been replaced because it was faulty or if the system is extended.
  • Page 167 The numerical value "2" under point 5 in the settings refers to the old Solar-Log protocol and the value "1" to the native protocol for active and reactive power control. The value under point 8 refers to the inverter's baud rate and is 9600 for the old Solar-Log protocol and 57600 for the native protocol.
  • Page 168: Rep

    ► 2 T/R 1- If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated. In the inverter, set the DIP switch for the terminal resistor to ON. Close inverters. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
  • Page 169 ► 1 T/R 2+ ► 2 T/R 1- ► 2 T/R 2- Connect terminals A and B on inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter.
  • Page 170: Reverberi

    ► 1 ► 4 ► 4 • If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated. • Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected. • Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
  • Page 171 Terminate in the last inverter. • Close inverters. • Allocate communication address • Recommendation: Continuous numbering from Solar-Log™, starting from 2 (not 1!). Last address at 247. • Setting: Using the inverter operating display • Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions...
  • Page 172: Riello

    Connect the inverters to each other Installing the RS485 interface Procedure ► Insert the RS485 interface in the bottom of the inverter in accordance with the interface card installation instructions and screw in. Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™ The wiring is done using a •...
  • Page 173 Procedure Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. Connect terminals R+, R-, T+ and T- of inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
  • Page 174: Salicru

    • Connect the inverters to each other Procedure ► Insert the RS485 interface in the bottom of the inverter in accordance with the interface card installation instructions and screw in. Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™ The wiring is done using a •...
  • Page 175 Procedure Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. Connect terminals R+, R-, T+ and T- of inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
  • Page 176: Salicru Eqxlv

    Where to connect: Terminal strip inside the inverter Procedure Connect terminal 2 (A out) on inverter 1 to terminal 4 (A in) on inverter 2. Connect terminal 1 (B out) on inverter 1 to terminal 3 (B in) on inverter 2.
  • Page 177: Samil Power

    4 wire data cable and terminal block connector. Procedure Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram Solar-Log™ terminal strip con-...
  • Page 178 Insert the self-made cable with the RJ11 plug into any RJ11 socket on inverter 1. Insert the RJ11 cable into the 2nd RJ11 socket on inverter 1 and into any RJ11 socket on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
  • Page 179: Santerno

    Insert the plug into socket A on the inverter. If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated. Connect socket A on the Santerno Solar-Log™ data cable to the plug of the first Santerno inverter data cable.
  • Page 180 Insert the Santerno inverter data cable plug into socket C of the first inverter. Insert the plug on the other end of the cable into socket C of the second inverter. Connect the other inverters to each other using socket C.
  • Page 181: Schneider Electric

    Connect the inverters to each other Installing the RS485 interface Procedure ► Insert the RS485 interface in the bottom of the inverter in accordance with the interface card installation instructions and screw in. Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™ The wiring is done using a •...
  • Page 182 Procedure Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. Connect terminals R+, R-, T+ and T- of inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
  • Page 183: 64�2 Schneider Electric Xantrex Gt30E

    Sensors RS485 Meters RS485 Interface Sub D9 socket Overview • Integrated interface • Where to connect: Sub D 9 socket X51 inside the inverter. • 2-pin wiring • Communication address must be allocated to the inverter. • Installation steps •...
  • Page 184: 64�3 Schneider Electric Conext Tl15000E And Conext Tl20000E

    Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket. Caution Risk of damage to the unit! The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on the inverter. ► Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
  • Page 185 Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on the first inverter. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
  • Page 186: Schüco

    • self-made cable connection with RS485 data cable and terminal block connector. Caution Risk of damage to the unit! The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on the inverter. ► Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
  • Page 187 Open the unit cover on the bottom of the inverter. Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
  • Page 188: Shindengen

    ► 31 GND ► 4 B/Data- ► 13 B (-) If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions. Close inverters. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket. Connect the inverters to each other •...
  • Page 189 Connect terminals on inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. If only one inverter is to be connected, terminate it according to the inverter instructions. Close inverters.
  • Page 190: Siemens

    Pin 4 (brown) Pin 3 If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated (see following item "Bus termination"). Connect the inverters to each other Inverters must be connected to each other using shielded data cables via the RS485 connections located on the SINVERT PVM.
  • Page 191 Select protocol type "1" and press ENTER. After the parameters have been set on the display the inverter must be switched off for one minute using the installed DC isolation switch. The settings are now applied and set to active. The configura- tion procedure is described in the manufacturer's handbook.
  • Page 192 Siemens Solar-Log™ compatibility with older PVM installations With older Solar-Log™ / PVM installations the inverter had to be set with additional parameters for Solar-Log™ compatibility. This is only still necessary if an inverter has been replaced because it was faulty or if the system has been extended. Only in these cases must the additional parameters be set...
  • Page 193: Sma

    A diagram for wiring in SMA combined mode can be found in the appendix. SMA Bluetooth mode The Solar-Log™ BT model is compatible with Bluetooth enabled SMA inverters. The Solar-Log™ BT models allow mixed mode operation (Bluetooth with RS485). Up to 7 SMA inverters can be connect- Note Refer to the chapters in the Installation Manual when exchanging SMA inverters.
  • Page 194: 68�2 Sma Connection Using Special Rs485 Piggyback Card

    Procedure Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. The Piggy Back has to be installed on the inverter's circuit board aligned to the left side under the pin contract strip (Figure 3, left). The print "unten [down]" on the board has to be visible on the bottom left-hand side (Figure 3, right).
  • Page 195: Figure 4: Piggyback - Insert Jumper

    Pull the wire in the inverter through the insulation sleeve attached to the piggy back. The wire must be enclosed in the insulating hose inside the inverter. Ground the connection: Connect terminal 5 on the inverter to the inverter housing using the sup- plied flat strip connector.
  • Page 196: Figure 5: Jumper Sma

    Pull the wire in the inverter through the insulation sleeve attached to the piggy back The wire must be enclosed in the insulating hose inside the inverter. Connect all 4 contacts (2, 3, 5, 7) on the terminal strip of inverter 1 to inverter 2 Note A diagram for wiring in SMA combined mode can be found in the appendix.
  • Page 197: 68�3 Connect Sma With Original Sma Rs485 Piggy Back And The Smars485 Data Module

    Connect the inverters to each other Installing the original SMA RS485 piggyback in the inverter Procedure ► Install the original SMA RS485 piggy back in the inverter in accordance with the interface card installation instructions. Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™...
  • Page 198: Figure 6: Jumper Sma

    7. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected. 8. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket. Connect the inverters to each other • Connect using a 3 wire, shielded data cable. • Where to connect: Terminal block in inverter (on the retrofitted RS485 interface) Procedure Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. 2. Connect the inverter in accordance with the inverter installation instructions. 3. If only one inverter is to be connected it must be terminated. Put the supplied jumper onto the lower pins on the connector strip. Figure 7: Jumper SMA 4. Close inverters.
  • Page 199: 68�4 Sma Bluetooth Mode

    Refer to the inverter's manual for more information. Bluetooth detection • If possible, carry out Bluetooth detection in the room in which the inverter is installed, in order to avoid any detection errors resulting from lack of range. • Then test the Bluetooth connection from further away. The maximum range is 50 m in a free field.
  • Page 200: 68�5 Sma Meter Connection Box

    The Meter Connection Box is connected to the RS485 socket the same way as with the SMA inverter. In the course of the inverter detection, the Box is recognized as an inverter - SMA is to be selected. The configuration is done in the Configuration | Devices | Configuration menu.
  • Page 201: 68�6 Sma Speedwire

    Ethernet router or switch. Procedure Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. Pull the network cable through the inverter's cable opening and connect it to the Speedwire inter- face. Close the inverter cover if no other inverters are to be connected.
  • Page 202 SMA Speedwire Assigning IP addresses • A static IP address has to be assigned to the inverter. This is set to automatic by default. Please refer to the inverter's user manual for more information. • Please select an IP address with the same subnet as the Solar-Log™.
  • Page 203: Solaredge

    G - GND ► 4 B - Data- If only one inverter is to be connected, it must be terminated with DIP switch SW7 according to the manufacturer's instructions. Screw the inverter cover on again. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
  • Page 204 Setting: Using the inverter operating display • Procedure: Start according to the inverter's instructions Inverter settings Two settings need to be checked on the inverter's control panel and changed if needed before per- forming the inverter detection. Non-SE Logger has to be set in the Communication // RS485-1 Conf // Device Type menu.
  • Page 205: Solarmax

    “virtual” devices. Thus, for inverter type 32HT4, for example, with 4 MPP trackers, two virtual devices are detected. » The reason for this is because the Solar-Log™ is limited to a maximum of 3 MPP trackers per inverter. Note for Solar-Log The Solar-Log is designed for one inverter only.
  • Page 206 SolarMax SolarMax – S, C, P, MT and HT series Caution Risk of damage to the unit! The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on the inverter. ► Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s). Procedure If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram: Solar-Log™...
  • Page 207 SolarMax – S, C, P, MT and HT series Note The inverter's factory setting is communication address 255. ► On the inverter operating display set the communication address manually to 1 even if only one inverter is connected to the Solar-Log™. S series: ►...
  • Page 208: Solarmax - Cx Series

    Connect the inverters to each other • Allocate communication address Installing the RS485 interface Procedure ► Install the RS485 interface in the inverter in accordance with the interface card installation in- structions. Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™ The wiring is done using a •...
  • Page 209 Note for feed-in management The inverter itself has to be configured with MaxTalk2 (SolarMax's software) and set to "Remote mode" to be able to use reactive power management. Please refer to the inverter instructions for more information on this topic.
  • Page 210: Solarmax - E Series

    Connect the inverters to each other • Allocate communication address Installing the RS485 interface Procedure ► Install the RS485 interface in the inverter in accordance with the interface card installation in- structions. Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™ The wiring is done using a •...
  • Page 211 Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. Run the wire from inverter 1 to inverter 2 through the hole for the wire on the bottom of the unit. Insert the RJ45 plug into the "RS485 in" socket in inverter 1.
  • Page 212: 70�4 Solarmax Via Ethernet Interface

    Please select an IP address with the same class C subnet as the Solar-Log™. For example: The Solar-Log™ has the IP address 192.168.178.49. The inverter in this case has to have a free IP address in the same range (from 192.168.178.1 to 192.168.178.254).
  • Page 213: Solax Power

    8 wire data cable and terminal block connector. • Where to connect: RJ45 socket on the inverter Caution Risk of damage to the unit! The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on the inverter. ► Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
  • Page 214 Insert the self-made cable with the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1. Connect the other end to the terminal plug on the Solar-Log™. Insert the RJ45 cable into the 2nd RJ45 socket on inverter 1 and into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2.
  • Page 215: Solax Power X3

    ► Pin 5 - Data- Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1. If only one inverter is to be connected, terminate it according to the inverter instructions. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
  • Page 216 Insert the self-made cable with the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1. Connect the other end to the terminal plug on the Solar-Log™. Insert the RJ45 cable into the 2nd RJ45 socket on inverter 1 and into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2.
  • Page 217: Solectria

    RS485 A ► 3 (Ground) RS485 G ► 4 (Data-) RS485 B • If only one inverter is to be connected, according to the manufacturer's handbook it must be terminated. • Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
  • Page 218 Connect the data cable to the free blocks A, B and G on inverter 1. Connect the other end of the cable to the blocks A, B and G on inverter 2. Connect the remaining inverters in the same way.
  • Page 219: Solectria <9K

    ► 8 (RX B) Insert the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket on the inverter. If only one inverter is to be connected, terminate this according to the inverter instructions (DIP switch on the device). Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
  • Page 220 Terminate in the last inverter in accordance with the inverter instructions. Caution Every inverter has to have an unique ID number (address) between 1 and 16. Please contact Solectria Renewables for support if you have inverters with the same ID number.
  • Page 221: Solutronic

    Communication address must be allocated. • All inverters must be fitted with firmware version 1.2.39 or later. • Inverters must be grounded otherwise this could lead to problems with inverter detection. • Installation steps • Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™...
  • Page 222 Procedure Insert the plug into the X2 socket on inverter 1. Insert the other end of the wire into the X2 socket on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter.
  • Page 223: Solutronic Sp100, Sp120 (Rs485)

    Communication address must be allocated. • All inverters must be fitted with firmware version 1.2.39 or later. • Inverters must be grounded otherwise this could lead to problems with inverter detection. • Installation steps • Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™...
  • Page 224 Procedure Insert the plug into the X6 socket on inverter 1. Insert the other end of the wire into the X7 socket on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Page 225: Steca

    • self-made RS485 data cable with RJ45 plug and terminal block connector. Caution Risk of damage to the unit! The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on the inverter. ► Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
  • Page 226 Procedure Insert the RJ45 plug into the free RJ45 socket on the first inverter. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter.
  • Page 227: Steca (Larger Than 17K)

    ► 2 ► 4 ► 3 • If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated. On the sockets "RS485 OUT" with SACC-M12MS-4SC round plugs bypass the connections PIN1 to PIN2 and PIN3 to PIN4. • Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected.
  • Page 228 • Insert one plug into the OUT (X14B) socket of inverter 1. • Insert the other end of the wire into the IN socket (X15B) on inverter 2. • Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
  • Page 229: Sungrow

    Meters RS485 Interface 120 Ω resistor RS485 Overview • Integrated interface • Where to connect: RJ45 socket or COM round sockets on the outside of the inverter • 2-pin wiring • Communication address must be allocated. • Installation steps •...
  • Page 230 ► 6 (Data +A) Insert the plug into the socket on the inverter If only one inverter is to be connected, terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket. Connect the inverters to each other •...
  • Page 231: Suntechnics

    76�1 Suntechnics (only Solar-Log 1000 and 2000) Note Suntechnics inverters can only be connected to the Solar-Log 1000 and 2000, as only this one has a CAN interface. The following description relates to inverters without transformers produced in or after 2007.
  • Page 232 Procedure Insert the CAN plug into any CAN OUT socket on inverter 1. Insert the other end of the wire into any CAN IN socket on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter.
  • Page 233: Suntigua

    ► 2 T/R 1- If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated. In the inverter, set the DIP switch for the terminal resistor to ON. Close inverters. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
  • Page 234 ► 1 T/R 2+ ► 2 T/R 1- ► 2 T/R 2- Connect terminals A and B on inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter.
  • Page 235: Sunville

    Connect the inverters to each other Installing the RS485 interface Procedure ► Insert the RS485 interface in the bottom of the inverter in accordance with the interface card installation instructions and screw in. Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™ The wiring is done using a •...
  • Page 236 Procedure Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. Connect terminals R+, R-, T+ and T- of inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Close inverters.
  • Page 237: Sunways

    ► 4 ► RS485- If only one inverter is to be connected, terminate it according to the inverter instructions. Close the inverter if no other inverters are to be connected. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
  • Page 238 Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. Connect terminals RS485+ and RS485- on all inverters to the two data cable wires in accordance with the inverter instructions. Terminate in the last inverter in accordance with the inverter instructions. Close inverters. Allocate communication address •...
  • Page 239: Sustainable Energy

    ► 4 (A in) ► 4 ► 3 (B in) If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated. Insert 120 Ω terminal resistor. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket. Connect the inverters to each other •...
  • Page 240 Sustainable Energy Procedure Connect terminal 2 (A out) on inverter 1 to terminal 4 (A in) on inverter 2. Connect terminal 1 (B out) on inverter 1 to terminal 3 (B in) on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
  • Page 241: Tbea

    ► 3 Insert the round plug into the COM round socket 1 on the inverter. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
  • Page 242 TBEA TBEA Procedure Insert the round plug into the COM round socket 1 on inverter 1 Connect additional inverters to each other according to the inverter instructions Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions. Allocate communication address •...
  • Page 243: Trannergy

    Connect the inverters to each other Installing the RS485 interface Procedure ► Insert the RS485 interface in the bottom of the inverter in accordance with the interface card installation instructions and screw in. Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™ The wiring is done using a •...
  • Page 244 Procedure Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. Connect terminals R+, R-, T+ and T- of inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
  • Page 245: Vaillant

    ► A If only one inverter is to be connected this must be terminated. In the inverter connect the free terminal A to terminal B using the supplied 330 Ω terminating resistor. Devices without a transformer: From unit generation VPI xx00 /2 the 330 Ω resistor is switched on using the DIP switch.
  • Page 246 Connect terminal A on inverter 1 to terminal A on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter. In the inverter connect the free terminal A to terminal B using the supplied 330 Ω terminating resistor.
  • Page 247: Valenia

    Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. If you are making the cable yourself, connect the wires as shown in the following diagram If only one inverter is to be connected, according to the manufacturer's handbook it must be terminated.
  • Page 248 Procedure Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. Connect terminals P, N and 0V of the first inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on the next inverter. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way.
  • Page 249: Vectron

    Vectron Vectron 85 Vectron 85�1 Vectron Inverters manufactured by Bonfiglioli Vectron GmbH were listed under „Vectron“ up to firmware ver- sion 3.1.2. Starting with firmware version 3.1.3 the name has been changed to „Bonfiglioli“.
  • Page 250: Vision

    • self-made cable connection with RS485 data cable and terminal block connector. Caution Risk of damage to the unit! The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on the inverter. ► Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
  • Page 251 Procedure Insert the RJ45 plug into the free RJ45 socket on the first inverter. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter, set the DIP switch to “on.”...
  • Page 252: 86�2 Vision Singletracker

    • self-made cable connection with RS485 data cable and terminal block connector. Caution Risk of damage to the unit! The Solar-Log™ also has an RJ45 socket, which must never be connected to the RJ45 socket on the inverter. ► Only connect inverters via the RS485/422 Solar-Log™ interface(s).
  • Page 253 Procedure Insert the RJ45 plug into the free RJ45 socket on the first inverter. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter, set the DIP switch to “on.”...
  • Page 254: Voltwerk

    87�1 Voltwerk (only Solar-Log 1000 and 2000) Note Voltwerk inverters can only be connected to the Solar-Log 1000 and 2000, as only this one has a CAN interface. The following description relates to inverters without transformers produced in or after 2007.
  • Page 255 Procedure Insert the CAN plug into any CAN OUT socket on inverter 1. Insert the other end of the wire into any CAN IN socket on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter.
  • Page 256: Winaico

    • Installation steps • Allocate communication address • Switch off the inverters and Solar-Log™ • Install the RS485 interface in the inverter • Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™ • Connect the inverters to each other Allocate communication address • Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1.
  • Page 257 You will find more information at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binary_number. Installing the RS485 interface Procedure ► Install the RS485 interface in the inverter in accordance with the interface card installation in- structions. Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™ The wiring is done using a •...
  • Page 258 Procedure Open the inverter as shown in the inverter's instructions. Connect terminals R+, T+, R- and R+ of inverter 1 to the corresponding terminals on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter according to the inverter instructions.
  • Page 259: Yaskawa

    1-8 GND ► 4-(Data-) B 2-7 D- If only one inverter is to be connected, it must be terminated according to the manufacturer's instructions. Close the inverter cover if no other inverters are to be connected. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
  • Page 260 Yaskawa Yaskawa Connect the inverters to each other The inverters are connected together using the RS485 interface. Refer to the manufacturer's inverter manual for the details on how to setup the connection. Allocate communication address • Recommendation: Continuous numbering starting with 1; highest possible address: 247.
  • Page 261: Zentral Solar Deutschland Zsd

    ► 4 ► 8 Insert the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket on the inverter. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
  • Page 262 Procedure Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Terminate in the last inverter in accordance with the inverter instructions.
  • Page 263: 90�2 Zentral Solar Deutschland Zsd - Zentralpower

    Procedure Insert the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 socket on the first inverter. Insert the other end of the wire into any RJ45 socket on inverter 2. Connect the other inverters to each other in the same way. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485 socket.
  • Page 264: Zeversolar

    Connect the inverters to each other Installing the RS485 interface Procedure ► Insert the RS485 interface in the bottom of the inverter in accordance with the interface card installation instructions and screw in. Connect inverters to the Solar-Log™ The wiring is done using a •...
  • Page 265 ► Pin 2 Insert the RJ45 plug into any RJ45 socket on inverter 1. If only one inverter is to be connected terminate this in accordance with the inverter instructions. Insert the terminal block connector into the Solar-Log™ RS485/422 B socket.
  • Page 266: Appendix

    Appendix SMA mixed wiring 92 Appendix 92�1 SMA mixed wiring Figure 16: SMA mixed wiring...
  • Page 267: 92�2 Interconnection Of Kaco Powador Inverters

    ► Set 1 inverter as "Master", 2 as "Slaves"; Read the labeling on the inverter circuit board! ► Clamp the Solar-Log™ data cable to the "LOGGER" terminal strip on the Master inverter. ► Also connect the inverters to each other through the "SYM" terminal strip ►...
  • Page 268: List Of Figures

    List of figures Interconnection of Kaco Powador inverters 93 List of figures Figure 1: RJ45 plug pin assignments ............................ 14 Figure 2: RJ11 plug pin assignments ............................. 15 Figure 13: Albatech APL block connector ......................... 27 Figure 14: RJ14 socket pin allocation ............................ 38 Figure 10: Fronius RL round plug ............................
  • Page 269 Tel: +49 7428 9418 200 without the written consent of Solare Datensysteme Fax: +49 7428 9418 280 GmbH. info@solar-log.com Subject to change without notice. www.solar-log.com Non-compliance resulting in contradiction of the www.solarlog-WEB.com above-mentioned specifications shall result in obli- Hotline: +49 7428 9418 660 gation to provide compensation for damages.

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