Communication Types; Communication Connectors - SolarEdge StorEdge Installation Manual

Communication Types

Communication Types
Ethernet: used for a LAN connection
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RS485: u sed for the connection of multiple SolarEdge devices on the same bus in a master-slave
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configuration. RS485 can also be used as an interface to external d evices, such as meters and third
party data loggers.
ZigBee: O ptional wireless communication (purchased separately; refer to the supplied manual, also
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available at http://www.solaredge.us/groups/products/communication (under ZigBee)).
Cellular: Optional cellular wireless connection (purchased separately; r efer to the supplied manual,
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also available at http://www.solaredge.us/groups/products/communication (under Cellular)).
Only communication products offered by SolarEdge are supported.

Communication Connectors

Two communication glands are used for connection of the various communication options. Each gland
has three openings. The table below describes the functionality of each opening. U nused openings should
remain sealed.
Gland# Opening
1 (PG16)
2 (PG13.5)
The communication board has a standard RJ45 terminal block for Ethernet connection, and a 9-pin
terminal block for RS485 connection, a s shown below:
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One small External antenna cable
Ethernet connection (CAT5/6), ZigBee,
Two large
All three RS485, power reduction
Figure 30: Communication Glands
Figure 31: Internal connectors
SolarEdge-StorEdge Installation Guide MAN-01-00262-1.0
Functionality
Cellular
Cable Size (diameter)
2-4 mm
4.5-7 mm
2.5-5 mm