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Summary of Contents for SolarEdge CDMA 1900
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Page 2: Disclaimers
The material furnished in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, SolarEdge assumes no responsibility for the use of this material. SolarEdge reserves the right to make changes to the material at any time and without notice. You may refer to the SolarEdge web site (www.solaredge.com) for the most updated... -
Page 3: Fcc Compliance
Disclaimers FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents Disclaimers ................1 Important Notice ............. 1 FCC Compliance ............... 2 Table of Contents ..............3 About This Guide ..............4 Support and Contact Information ........5 Chapter 1: Software Compatibility Check and Upgrade ..6 Chapter 2: Installing the Cellular Modem and Antenna .. -
Page 5: About This Guide
SolarEdge offers this communication option for connection of the SolarEdge inverter to the SolarEdge monitoring server. This guide assumes that the SolarEdge power harvesting system is already installed and commissioned. For additional information about how to install and commission the SolarEdge power harvesting system, refer to the SolarEdge Installation Guide. -
Page 6: Support And Contact Information
If you have technical queries concerning our products, please contact us: 510-498-3200 US & Canada support@solaredge.us Worldwide +972 73 240-3118 support@solaredge.com +972 73 240-3117 Before contacting SolarEdge, ensure you have the product serial number as appears on its label. CDMA Cellular Installation Guide - MAN-01-00194-1.3... -
Page 7: Chapter 1: Software Compatibility Check And Upgrade
Chapter 1: Software Compatibility Check and Upgrade Chapter 1: Software Compatibility Check and Upgrade To use the cellular communication option, the communication board firmware (CPU) version must be 3.1200 or higher. This chapter describes how to check the CPU version and upgrade if required. ►... - Page 8 Chapter 1: Software Compatibility Check and Upgrade Turn the AC ON. WARNING! ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Do not touch uninsulated wires when the inverter cover is removed. If upgrade is required, it starts automatically. Wait for the message "Done" to be displayed on the LCD. Verify the correct version as described above.
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Page 9: Chapter 2: Installing The Cellular Modem And Antenna
Chapter 2: Installing the Cellular Modem and Antenna This chapter describes how to install a cellular modem and antenna in each of the inverters that will communicate with the SolarEdge monitoring portal. When using multiple SolarEdge inverters in the same site, a cellular modem must be installed in each inverter. -
Page 10: Package Contents
Chapter 2: Installing the Cellular Modem and Antenna Package Contents Cellular modem Plastic holder Antenna Mounting clip with antenna cable Cable holder Firmware upgrade card CDMA Cellular Installation Guide - MAN-01-00194-1.3... -
Page 11: Installing The Antenna And Cable
Chapter 2: Installing the Cellular Modem and Antenna Installing the Antenna and Cable Connect the antenna to the mounting clip, and tighten by screwing the antenna to the clip. Figure 2: Connecting the antenna to the mounting clip Attach the mounting clip with the antenna vertically to the top of the inverter. - Page 12 Chapter 2: Installing the Cellular Modem and Antenna Figure 4: Routing the antenna cable Open the gland numbered 1 at the bottom of the inverter. Gland #1 Figure 5: Inverter sealing glands Remove the rubber seal from the gland and insert the cable through the gland body and the opened connection of the inverter.
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Page 13: Mounting The Modem In The Inverter
Chapter 2: Installing the Cellular Modem and Antenna Insert the rubber seal with the cable into the gland body and reconnect the gland to the inverter. Tighten the sealing gland. Pull the excess cable into the inverter so that the cable can be attached to the inverter communication board (see Figure 10). - Page 14 Chapter 2: Installing the Cellular Modem and Antenna Attach the supplied holder to the communication board and use the removed screw to fasten the holder to the board. Modem Connector Standoff screw Plastic holder Standoff Figure 8: The holder installed on the communication board Locate the cellular modem in its place on the communication board, as shown in Figure 9.
- Page 15 Chapter 2: Installing the Cellular Modem and Antenna Make sure that the modem is firmly in place. Cellular modem Holder protrusion Communication board Figure 9: Installing the cellular modem on the holder Connect the antenna cable to the cellular modem and tighten manually (see Figure 10).
- Page 16 Chapter 2: Installing the Cellular Modem and Antenna Verify that the ON/OFF switch and Safety Switch are OFF. Turn the AC ON. WARNING! ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Do not touch uninsulated wires when the inverter cover is removed. Check that all the cellular modem LEDs are lit. If not, refer to Troubleshooting on page 19.
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Page 17: Chapter 3: Configuring Cellular Communication
Chapter 3: Configuring Cellular Communication Chapter 3: Configuring Cellular Communication This chapter describes how to configure the inverter to use CDMA, verify the connection and troubleshoot problems. Configuring the Inverter Using the LCD Light Button The following figures illustrate the inverter connector panel types: On/Off Switch LCD Button On/Off Switch... - Page 18 Chapter 3: Configuring Cellular Communication Access the Setup mode: Press and hold down the LCD button until the following message is displayed: K e e p h o l d i n g b u t t o n F o r p a i r i n g , r e l e a s e e n t e r...
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Page 19: Verifying The Connection
Setup mode if no buttons are pressed for more than two minutes. Verifying the Connection The modem communicates with the SolarEdge monitoring portal every several hours and sends all monitoring data accumulated since last communication. Check the server communication status screen: S e r v e r : C e l l <... -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
All the pins the communication are inserted in the correct board. location and not shifted. Not activated The cellular modem is Contact SolarEdge support. not activated for use. Not registered The cellular modem is Check antenna connection not registered to a or change antenna location. -
Page 21: Led Indications
Chapter 3: Configuring Cellular Communication Error message Description Troubleshooting DNS Failed The DNS request that Contact SolarEdge support. was forwarded to the cellular network provider has failed, or there is a problem in the DNS registration on the SolarEdge server. -
Page 22: Appendix A: Technical Specifications
Appendix A: Technical Specifications Electrical Min. Typ. Max. Units CDMA 800 Modem Operating transmit frequency range Modem receive CDMA 1900 Modem 1850 1910 transmit Modem 1930 1990 receive Receiver input sensitivity -106 -107 (Forward link RF level@ FER < 0.5%) Maximum transmit power...