Chapter 4: Meter Installation - SolarEdge storedge Installation Manual

Chapter 4: Meter Installation

Chapter 4: Meter Installation
The StorEdge solution requires connecting a meter f or S mart Energy Management applications, such as
maximizing self-consumption. For backup power only, installing a meter is not required.Refer to the table on
page 10.
To install the SolarEdge meter, refer to the installation guide supplied with it:
http://www.solaredge.com/files/pdfs/solaredge-meter-installation-guide-na.pdf.
The meter is connected to the inverter using RS485.
RS485 wiring specifications:
Cable type: Min. 3-wire shielded twisted pair (a shielded Ethernet cable (Cat5/5e STP)
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may be used)
Wire cross-section area: 0.2-1 mm²/ 24-18 AWG (a CAT5 cable may be used)
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NOTE
The inverter RS485 bus should be connected to the battery and meter. Connecting
multiple inverters with RS485 master-slave connection may require an RS485
Expansion Kit (available form SolarEdge; Refer to
http://www.solaredge.com/files/pdfs/RS485_expansion_kit_installation_
guide.pdf).
For communication connection refer to Connecting Communication to the Meter on page 40.
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