1、 Symbols Caution! ‐ Failure to observe a warning indicated in this manual may result injury. Product should not be disposed as household waste. This side up; the package must always be transported, handled and stored in such a way that the arrows always point upwards. Components of the product can be recycled. Fragile; the package/product should be handled carefully and never be tipped over or slung. ...
Ensure children are kept away from EzLogger. Do not open the front cover of the EzLogger. Apart from performing work at the wiring terminal (as instructed in this manual), touching or changing components without authorization may cause injury to people, damage to EzLogger and annulment of the warranty. Static electricity may damage electronic components. Appropriate methods must be adopted to prevent such damage to the EzLogger; otherwise the EzLogger may be damaged and the warranty annulled. ...
3.2 Appearance and Size H=31.2 W=103 L=146.0 Figure 3.2.1 3.3 Equipment Installation 3.3.1 Selecting the installation position The following must be considered when selecting the best location for an EzLogger: Indoor use only. The mount and installation method must be suitable for the EzLogger's weight and dimensions. The location must be well ventilated and sheltered from direct sunlight. ...
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Fixing Bracket as shown in the Graph 3.3.2‐1, and tighten them by Screws M3*8 in the accessory bag. Figure 3.3.2‐1 2 : Tighten Step EzLogger by Screws φ4*12. Installation dimensions are shown in the Graph 3.3.2‐2. Figure 3.3.2‐2 ...
3.4 Electrical Connection 3.4.1 Interface Instruction A B C D E F Figure 3.4.1 A Adapter Socket B RS485 RJ45 Socket (connects to inverter) C USB port Socket D 6pin Terminal Socket, Refer to Table 3.3 E LAN RJ45 Socket (connects to network) F Micro SD Card Socket Table 3.4.1 Notice: Unpack the micro SD card and insert it to the socket (F) Please do not mix interface B and E up which will lead to damage to EzLogger! ...
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3.4.2 Installation Procedure Step1: First of all, make up cables NOTICE: In order to implement waterproof, the cables should be made up by hand strictly obey the guidance in manual of inverter. The line sequence of both plugs of RS485 cable should be made up same as shown in Fig3.4.2.1. Fig3.4.2.1 Line sequence The line sequence in both RJ45 plugs should obey TIA/EIA‐568B criterion strictly, from 1 to 8 as below: ...
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7 Brown & White 4 Blue 8 Brown Besides that, each cable should be tested by LAN cable tester to ensure the cable is OK. These cables will be used to connect not only EzLogger and inverter but also inverter and inverter. Step2: Check the cable daisy chain The whole system should be made up as shown in below Fig3.4.2.2, in which the laptop is only used for debug. Fig3.4.2.2. Whole system connection diagram Before complete the whole connection, it should be tested as below: Test the connection from plug 1a to plug (N+1)b as shown in ...
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Fig3.4.2.3. If everything is ok, the LAN cable tester will tell the line 3/6/7/8 is OK. Neglect the status of line 1/2/4/5 because the line1 is shorted to line2 and line4 is shorted to line5 in inverter. Fig3.4.2.3. Check the whole RS485 cable connection If the line 3/6/7/8 is not ok, please pull out the plug Nb from inverter N#, and test the connection from plug1a to plug Nb, as shown in Fig3.4.2.4. Fig3.4.2.4. Check the connection between 1a and Nb If the test result is ok, it means there is something wrong with inverter N#. First re‐check cable N+1 using LAN cable tester and make sure it is OK and insert the plug back into inverter N#. Then insert plug Nb into inverter N#, and pull out plug Na from ...
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Fig3.4.2.5. Check the connection between Na and (N+1)b Repeat steps above can find the bug and then fix it one by one until the whole daisy chain connection is ok. At last pull out cable N+1 from inverter N# and fasten the cover and then insert plug1a to EzLogger. Step3: Power on the EzLogger and all inverters. Observe the status of LED indicators on top cover of EzLogger. If everything is OK, it should be like below: Power Led: always on If not, check the power supply adaptor of EzLogger. Speed Led: always on after the LAN cable is connected to the Ethernet network Link Led: flash frequently after the LAN cable is connected to ...
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3.4.3 Configure EzLogger A laptop with Ethernet socket is essential for EzLogger configuration. Step1. Power the EzLogger on with power adaptor Step2. Using a CAT5 LAN cable connect the laptop with EzLogger directly. Modify the IP address of the laptop to 192.168.1.100 following steps below. Fig3.4.3.1. Click Start, and click ‘Control Panel’ You will get: ...
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Fig3.4.3.2. Click ‘View network status and tasks’ You will get: Fig3.4.3.3. Click ‘Local Area Connection’ You will get: ...
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Fig3.4.3.4. click ‘Properties’ button You will get: ...
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Fig3.4.3.5. Choose ‘Internet Protocol’ and click ‘Properties’ ...
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Fig3.4.3.6. Choose ‘Use the following IP address’ and key the digital in purple circle as above and click ‘OK’ button Step4. Run EzConfig.exe that is stored in the flash disk. If the ‘Connection Status’ is ‘Connect Fail’, please check the IP address of your laptop is 192.168.1.100 or not. ...
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Step4.1 Time Configuration Once EzConfig.exe connects with EzLogger successfully, it will set the system time of the laptop to EzLogger automatically. If there is time difference from local time, you can click ‘Set Time’ button to set time. Step4.2 Inverter Information Fig3.4.3.7. Inverter List After connects, you can click ‘Refresh’ button to acquire the ...
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Only when each inverter installed in the whole system is online can we finish the debug process. Step4.3 LAN Parameter Configuration There are two ways for EzLogger to be allocated IP address. One is static IP address and the other one is automatically. Click 'DHCP Enable' to enable DHCP function which means the IP address of EzLogger will be allocated from router or switch automatically. Fig3.4.3.8 However if it is preferred to use a static IP address for EzLogger, please type the correct IP, Subnet Mask and Gateway, and then click 'Set' button and the LAN configuration will be applied to EzLogger NOTICE: Once LAN parameter is modified, the connection between ...
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Please DO NOT enable 'ARCF ' or 'Real‐Time Data', otherwise it will make EzLogger out of work. (It is reserved for ARCB product.) Step5. Disconnect EzLogger from the laptop and connect as below. Fig3.4.3.9. Whole system connection diagram 3.4.3 Registration in GoodWe Portal Browse http://www.goodwe‐power.com, and click the “Register” button. Select “End User” as user type, and fill in the register table and the registration is completed. 3.4.4 Create PV Station in GoodWe Portal Fill in the table of the “New Station” web page according to the actual location of your station. In the “Maintain EzLogger” ...
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EzLogger including S/N and Check Code, and click “Add” button. Then enter the information of the inverter that is connected with the EzLogger including S/N, Check Code, Type and Description, and click “Add” button. If you have several inverters connected with EzLogger, you need to enter their information one by one. ...
4、Indicator Lights There are 6 indicator lights on left side of the front cover. Label Light On Light Off Colour POWER Powered on Powered off Green SPEED Joined to Disconnected from Yellow local network local network RCR Received No command Yellow command from from RCR Table 4‐1 Label Flickering Light Off Colour LINK Joined to Disconnected from Yellow local network local network RS485 Communicates Data Interval Yellow with Inverter ...
5、Operation with Ripple Control Receiver The EzLogger can be connected with ripple control receiver (RCR for short afterwards) and executes the command from it. 5.1 Connection with RCR Pick up the 6‐pin terminal plug like below: Figure 5.1‐1 Pin Allocation Description 1 D.IN.1 Level 1(60%) 2 D.IN.2 Level 2(30%) 3 D.IN.3 Level 3(0%) 4 D.IN.4 0.95 Lagging 5 D.IN.5 0.90 Lagging 6 GND Table 5.1 ...
Fabricating the cable using the terminal plug and connects with RCR according the description and the type of RCR. Please see below example: Figure 5.1‐2 5.2 Operation with RCR Keep the connection between EzLogger and RCR stable, and both powered on. The EzLogger will execute the command from RCR automatically. ...
6、Reset and Reload EzLogger Figure 6 There are two buttons in the right side of EzLogger. One is the Reset button, press this button to restart the EzLogger . The reload button is used to reload the default configuration of network parameter of EzLogger. Press this button longer than 3 seconds to the change the EzLogger to default configuration. Notice: All configurations have to be reset after using reload function. ...
7、Operating EzLogger with EzExplorer 7.1 Create a New EzLogger configuration Click “New EzLogger” in the “EzLogger” drop down menu (or click new EzLogger menu in the EzLogger menu in the menu bar). See Figure 7.1‐1: Figure 7.1‐1 After click “New EzLogger”, there will be a “New EzLogger” dialog box. See Figure 7.1‐2 ...
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If the EzLogger is in the same LAN segment with EzExplorer, EzExplorer will search and find it out automatically. Otherwise you need to type the IP address of EzLogger manually. The IP address is that you set to EzLogger in advance via EzConfig, or 192.168.1.200 as factory setting. Or you can click 'Search' ...
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EzExplorer will search in the LAN segment and find it out automatically. The port is set to 1234 as default which cannot be altered. Besides, you can name the EzLogger. The name must be comprised of numbers or letters. Click the OK button in the dialogue box. The icon of the ...
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Note: Please press the reset butten which will restart the EzLogger manually and will apply all changes. Right click one EzLogger icon under the Ethernet icon in the manager area and click the “Edit EzLogger”in the drop down menu (or click “Edit EzLogger”in the EzLogger menu in the ...
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Figure 7.2‐1 After clicking the “Edit EzLogger” menu item, an “Edit EzLogger” dialog box will appear. Fill in the correct parameters according to your local network. See Figure 7.2‐2. ...
IP address is in conflict with another device. Note: Please restart the EzLogger after any changes of LAN parameters. 7.3 Delete EzLogger Right click an EzLogger icon under the Ethernet icon in the manager area and click the “Delete EzLogger” menu item (or ...
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See Figure 7.3‐1. Figure 7.3‐1 After clicking on “Delete EzLogger” a pop‐up dialogue box "Set Local Password" will prompt the user to provide a password. See Figure 7.3‐2. ...
Enter the password and click on the “OK” button. A “Prompt” dialogue box will then appear. See Figure 7.3‐3. Figure 7.3‐3 In the “Prompt” dialog box, click "Y" to delete EzLogger or click “N” to cancel the action. 7.4 Memory Status Right click an EzLogger icon under the Ethernet icon in the manager area and then click the “Memory Status” menu item (or click the “Memory Status” menu of the EzLogger menu in ...
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the menu bar). You can also click the “Memory Status” button in the toolbar. See Figure 7.4‐1. Figure 7.4‐1 After clicking the “Memory Status” menu item, a memory status dialog box will appear. See Figure 7.4‐2. ...
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Figure 7.4‐2 In the memory status dialog box, two field boxes are available: total memory size and used memory size. So you can view the memory usage of the selected EzLogger. Both fields are read only and cannot be modified. 7.5 Property Right click an EzLogger icon under the Ethernet icon in the manager area and click the “Property” menu item (or click the “Property” menu of the EzLogger menu in the menu bar). See Figure 7.5‐1. ...
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Figure 7.5‐1 After clicking the “Property” menu item, a property dialog box can be seen on screen .See Figure 7.5‐2. ...
7.6 Summary – Power Yield This function is used to view the power yield by all the inverter/s attached to the selected EzLogger. Right click an EzLogger icon under the Ethernet icon in the manager area and click the “Summary” menu item (or click the summary menu of EzLogger in the menu bar), and a window will then display a summary. See Figures 7.6‐1 & 7.6‐2. ...
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Figure 7.6‐1 The default interface of the EzLogger summary is displayed in Figure 7.6‐2. Figure 7.6‐2 The EzLogger summary is displayed as three levels: a yield ...
7.7 Set the data Collect Period Click the “Collect Period” menu item of the EzLogger menu in the menu bar (or right click the EzLogger icon under the Ethernet icon in the manager panel and click the “Collect Period” menu). ...
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Figure 7.7‐1 When the “Collect Period” menu item has been selected, a pop up box “Require Password for Setting” will be available. See Figure 7.7‐2. Figure 7.7‐2 ...
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Then input the password and click the "OK" button. The default password is 123456. Then a further pop‐up box will appear “Set Collect Period” See Figure 7.7‐3. Figure 7.7‐3 In the "Set Collect Period" window, input a number higher than 180 and click the "OK" button. A message panel will display the result. Note: Collect period is the frequency that EzLogger will source data from the inverter/s. E.g. If the collect period is 180 seconds, then EzLogger will request data from the inverter/s every 180 seconds. ...
8、Technical Parameters 8.1 Operation Conditions EzLogger can be installed indoor only; it will cause damage if it runs out of range of following conditions: Input Voltage 9 VDC Input Current 500m A Power Consumption 5 W Operating Temperature ‐20~60°C Range Humidity Range 0% ‐ 95% Table 8.1 8.2 Operation Limitation Communication Communication Distance Limitation Interface Mode RS485 RJ45 MAX. 800 m Cable USB Port MiniUSB_B MAX. 2 m Cable Net Port Network MAX. 100m Cable Table 8.2 ...
8.3 Data Storage The data of inverter is storage as csv format files in micro SD card. Its capacity is 2GB which is only available for data of 20 inverters not longer than 3 years. When the space is using up, the oldest data files will be deleted. And you can download the csv file via a micro SD card reader or the USB cable. 9、Certificates Figure 9 ...
10、Warranty 10.1 Warranty Period GoodWe provides a standard warranty of 2 years for EzLogger. Additional provision will be subject to contract. 10.2 Warranty Card The warranty card and purchase invoice should be properly kept for the product warranty period. Meanwhile, the nameplate on products shall be kept clearly visible. Otherwise GoodWe may reject warranty service or only provide paid service. 10.3 Warranty Conditions According to the GoodWe product description and instructions, if a device becomes defective within the warranty period, and it is proved that further functional performance is impossible due ...
C Replaced (If the original model is no longer produced, GoodWe will provide a replacement device of equivalent value according to model and age.) 10.4 Scope of Warranty Warranty is not valid in the following situations: Products or fittings exceed warranty period (excluding any warranty extension agreement signed beforehand). Fault or damage is caused by improper operation or not following the user manual, product instructions, or relevant safety regulations. Insufficient ventilation of the unit. Fault or damage due to improper installation, repair, change or removal by persons who are not authorized by GoodWe. ...
11、Contact If you have any enquiries or technical problems concerning a GoodWe SS series inverter, please contact our customer services. Address: No.189 Kun Lun Shan Road, Suzhou New District, Jiangsu, China (Jiangsu GoodWe Power Supply Technology Co., Ltd.) Tel: + 86 512 6239 6771 Fax: + 86 512 6239 7972 E‐mail: service@goodwe.com.cn Website: www.goodwe.com.cn ...
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