SolarPro VC21 Installation Manual

Real time energy metering

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Important Safety Information ...................................................................................................................................1
Getting Started...............................................................................................................................................................1
SORAPRO Hardware .....................................................................................................................................................2
Installation Overview ...................................................................................................................................................4
Network Commissioning ............................................................................................................................................6
Installation Checklist ....................................................................................................................................................8
Accessories ......................................................................................................................................................................9
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................................10
Technical Data ................................................................................................................................................................13
Support .............................................................................................................................................................................14
Warranty ...........................................................................................................................................................................15
Appendix A ......................................................................................................................................................................16
UPDATED: 10.9.12
VC21
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Real Time Energy Metering
120 Route 156, Yardville, NJ 08620
(855) SORAPRO
www.sorapro.com
SORAPRO VC21 User Manual

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Information ...........................1 Getting Started................................1 SORAPRO Hardware ..............................2 Installation Overview ..............................4 Network Commissioning ............................6 Installation Checklist ..............................8 Accessories ..................................9 Troubleshooting ................................10 Technical Data ................................13 Support .....................................14 Warranty ...................................15 Appendix A ..................................16 UPDATED: 10.9.12 SORAPRO VC21 User Manual...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    Once stored, this data is analyzed to establish if the solar array is working properly, based on criteria specified by the installer through the user interface. Any discrepancies are reported to specified users as warning or errors through email alerts. The errors will report to the users until the discrepancies are rectified. VC21 User Manual...
  • Page 3: Sorapro Hardware

    The unit contains a power supply. This power supply takes a 120VAC input and transforms it to 24VDC for supply to the revenue meter(s) and the datalogging device. On the power supply is a green LED indicator. Contact SORAPRO immediately if this indicator is not lit green when commissioned. VC21 User Manual...
  • Page 4 This server collects data from the connected devices. The data is time stamped and stored in onboard memory. Using an Ethernet connection, this data is pushed to SORAPRO data servers through an internet gateway using HTTP protocol. VC21 User Manual...
  • Page 5: Installation Overview

    A green LED is lit on the top of the metering device. b. A green LED is lit on the top of the power supply. c. Amber LEDs should be flashing on the data acquisition server and the power indicator should be lit. VC21 User Manual...
  • Page 6 A green LED is lit on the top of the power supply. c. Amber LEDs should be flashing on the data acquisition server and the power indicator should be lit. 13. Call SORAPRO to complete the commissioning of the device with the SORAPRO online software. VC21 User Manual...
  • Page 7: Network Commissioning

    “###.###.###.###”, where “#” refers to the numbers 0 to 9. • IP Address ___.___.___.___ • Network Mask ___.___.___.___ • Gateway ___.___.___.___ • DNS Server ___.___.___.___ • DNS Server 2 ___.___.___.___ • HTTP Proxy _____________ • Proxy Server Port: _________ VC21 User Manual...
  • Page 8 NOTE: If DHCP configuration is selected, the IP, netmask, gateway, and dns server addresses will be obtained automatically. Simply select the “Enable DHCP” from the first TCP/IP configuration menu. VC21 User Manual...
  • Page 9: Installation Checklist

    4. All accessories that you have installed have been installed according to their installation manuals. 5. After you have verified that the installation has been done correctly and that the network is sending and receiving information, call SORAPRO to activate the device at (855) 767- 2776 VC21 User Manual...
  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    Unknown device The AcquiSuite takes between 2 and 5 displayed on LCD minutes to detect the devices after a reboot. Alarm light blinks Contact technical support at 609-807-8307 Monday – Friday from 8am to 6pm EST. VC21 User Manual...
  • Page 11 VA control transformer. Therefore, it is best to verify the input voltage using a DMM, on the terminals of the black plug-in power connector to ensure that the proper voltage is present. VC21 User Manual...
  • Page 12 This condition arises when the SUM of the real power (watts) in all three phases is negative. Please note however, in a three- phase system (assuming balanced phases), if only one of the phases is reversed, the NET will continue to be positive. VC21 User Manual...
  • Page 13: Technical Data

    1000 ms max Rise Time 30 ms max DEVISE Power Supply 24 VDC Accuracy ANSI C12.20 Class 0.2% Operating Temp -10 to 60 C Isolation 2500 VAC to one minute / 1500 VDC Enclosure 12x12x6 Weight 8 lbs VC21 User Manual...
  • Page 14: Support

    Future Solutions Technologies, LLC 120 Route 156 Yardville, NJ 08620 U.S.A VC21 User Manual...
  • Page 15: Warranty

    Real Time Energy Metering WARRANTY 5 Year Warranty: A five year warranty applies to the following products: VR11, VC11, VC21. Extended Warranty: An extended 5 year warranty can be purchased for any device with a 5 Year Standard warranty. This extended warranty is an extension of 5 years on the Standard Warranty, from the date of the original warranty period.

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