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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...
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.
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)�...
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™.
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,...
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.
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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.
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.
► -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.
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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.
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 •...
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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.
► 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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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 •...
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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.
• 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.
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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 •...
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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.
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.
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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.
► 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 •...
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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.
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™...
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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.
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).
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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.
► 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.
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► 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.
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™...
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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.
► 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.
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► 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.
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™...
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► 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.
► 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 •...
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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.
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™...
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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.
► 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.
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► 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.
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.
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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.
► 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.
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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.
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...
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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.
• 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).
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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.
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“.
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 •...
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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.
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 •...
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• 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 (-)"...
• 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).
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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.”...
• 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).
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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.”...
► 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.
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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.
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).
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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.
► 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.
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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.
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 •...
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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.
► 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.
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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.
► 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.
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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.
► 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.
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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.
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.
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► 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.
► 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.
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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.
• 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 •...
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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.
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.
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.
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.
► 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.
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-...
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.
► 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.
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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.
► 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.
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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...
► 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.
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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.
• 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).
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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.
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.
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• 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-...
• 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™...
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• 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. •...
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).
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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.
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).
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• 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.
► 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.
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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.
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. •...
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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.
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™...
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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.
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.
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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 •...
► 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.
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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.
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 •...
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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...
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. •...
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► 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.
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).
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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.
• 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).
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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.”...
• 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).
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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.”...
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.
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► 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 •...
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.
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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.
► 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.
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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.
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...
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► 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.
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.
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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.
► 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.
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► 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.
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.
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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.
► 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.
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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.
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 •...
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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.
• 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.
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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 •...
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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.
► -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.
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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.
► 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.
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► 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.
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".
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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.
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.
► 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 •...
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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 •...
► 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.
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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.
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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.
► 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.
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► 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.
► 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.
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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...
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 •...
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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.
• 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 •...
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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.
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.
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-...
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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.
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.
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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.
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 •...
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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.
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 •...
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).
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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.
• 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).
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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.
► 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 •...
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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.
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.
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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.
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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...
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.
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).
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.
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.
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™...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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™.
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.
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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.
“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.
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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™...
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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: ►...
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 •...
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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.
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 •...
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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.
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).
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).
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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.
► 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.
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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.
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.
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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.
► 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.
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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.
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™...
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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.
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™...
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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.
• 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).
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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.
► 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.
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• 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.
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 •...
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► 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 •...
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.
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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.
► 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.
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► 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.
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 •...
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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.
► 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.
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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 •...
► 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 •...
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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.
► 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.
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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 •...
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 •...
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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.
► 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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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“.
• 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).
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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.”...
• 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).
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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.”...
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.
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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.
• 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.
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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 •...
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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.
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.
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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.
► 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.
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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.
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.
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 •...
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► 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.
► 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 ►...
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