Communication Options - SolarEdge StorEdge Solution with Backup Installation Manual

98 Communication Options

Communication Options

The following types of communication can be used to transfer the monitored
information from the inverter to the monitoring platform.
Only communication products offered by SolarEdge are supported.
Always connect the communication options when the relevant devices are powered
down - Commercial Gateway, inverter, etc.
Ethernet
Ethernet is used for a LAN connection. For connection instructions refer to Creating an
Ethernet (LAN) Connection on page 101.
RS485
RS485 is used for the connection of multiple SolarEdge devices on the same bus in a
master-slave configuration. RS485 can also be used as an interface to external devices,
such as meters and third party data loggers.
RS485-1: Enables the connection of multiple devices (inverters/Commercial
Gateway) over the same bus, such that connecting only one device to the Internet
is sufficient to provide communication services for all the devices on the bus.
RS485-2: Enables connection of multiple SolarEdge devices and of non-SolarEdge
devices over the same bus.
For connection instructions refer to Creating an RS485 Bus Connection on page 104
Cellular (GSM, CDMA)
This wireless communication option (purchased separately) enables
using a cellular connection to connect one or several devices (depending
on the data plan used) to the monitoring platform.
The GSM/CDMA Plug-in is provided with a user manual, which should be
reviewed prior to connection. Refer to
https://www.solaredge.com/sites/default/files/cellular_gsm_installation_
guide.pdf
and
https://www.solaredge.com/sites/default/files/cellular_cdma_kit_
installation_guide_na.pdf
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StorEdge Solution with Backup MAN-01-00262-1.5