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- Page 1 Installation Guide Wireless Gateway and Wireless Repeater with SetApp Configuration Model: WIFI-GW Version 1.5...
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Page 2: Disclaimers
You may refer to the SolarEdge web site (www.solaredge.com) for the most updated version. All company and brand products and service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. -
Page 3: Emission Compliance
Emission Compliance Emission Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits applied by the local regulations. 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: Revision History
Revision History 3 Revision History Version 1.5 (July 2020): Changed the LED indications. Updated the installation instructions. Updated the maintenance instructions. Various editorial changes. Wireless Gateway and Wireless Repeater Installation Guide MAN-01-00559-1.5... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Disclaimers Important Notice Emission Compliance Revision History About This Guide Chapter 1: Overview Connection Options Multiple devices, RS485 Master/ Slaves Multiple devices, Wi-Fi Point to Multi-point Package Contents Chapter 2: Wireless Gateway Interfaces Push-button LED Indications Chapter 3: Connection and Configuration Chapter 4: Status, Errors and Troubleshooting Support Contact Information Wireless Gateway and Wireless Repeater Installation Guide MAN-01-00559-1.5... -
Page 6: About This Guide
This guide describes how to install and set up the Wireless Gateway and Wireless Repeater(s). 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 relevant installation guide. -
Page 7: Chapter 1: Overview
Wireless Repeater(s) - one or two Repeaters can be used for extending the Wi-Fi range. The Repeater connection to the Wireless Gateway and inverters is wireless and does not require an Ethernet cable. The Wireless Gateway and Repeater can be used with SolarEdge inverters with SetApp configuration. Figure 1: The Wireless Gateway/ Repeater... -
Page 8: Multiple Devices, Rs485 Master/ Slaves
Chapter 1: Overview 7 Single Inverter, Wireless Connection The inverter is wirelessly connected to the monitoring platform via the Wireless Gateway. The Wireless Gateway is connected to the home router via Ethernet. One or two optional Repeaters extend the Wi-Fi range. Figure 2: Single inverter, wireless connection Multiple Inverters Multiple devices, RS485 Master/ Slaves... -
Page 9: Package Contents
Do not dispose of the quick installation guide after the installation. The label on the front page contains information used to access your wireless device. (1) For connecting additional inverters, an antenna is available from SolarEdge Wireless Gateway and Wireless Repeater Installation Guide MAN-01-00559-1.5... -
Page 10: Chapter 2: Wireless Gateway Interfaces
Chapter 2: Wireless Gateway Interfaces 9 Chapter 2: Wireless Gateway Interfaces Figure 5: Wireless Gateway interfaces Push-button The Wireless Gateway is equipped with a configuration push-button, which is used for: Accessing troubleshooting mode. Refer to Troubleshooting on page 18. Enabling a mobile device (for example: smart phone, tablet) to access a web page for maintenance. -
Page 11: Chapter 3: Connection And Configuration
Chapter 3: Connection and Configuration Chapter 3: Connection and Configuration This section describes basic connection and configuration of one or more inverters. You can connect the inverter(s) using just the Wireless Gateway. However, one or two Repeaters may be required to extend the Wi-Fi range. You can choose to delay the installation completion, in which case the first configuration steps are performed by the installer, and the home owner can later connect the devices to electrical outlet(s) and the Wireless Gateway to a router. - Page 12 Chapter 3: Connection and Configuration 11 1. Prepare the inverter(s) and Wireless Gateway/Repeaters: a. Install the Wi-Fi antenna on the inverter(s), as described in the Antenna Installation guide. b. Open the SetApp application on your mobile device and go to the Commissioning screen.
- Page 13 Chapter 3: Connection and Configuration To continue later, select Continue Later. If this option is chosen, the home owner should connect the devices to the electrical outlets and the router later on, at their own discretion. i. After all devices are installed, verify that the blue LED on the Wireless Gateway is ON, which indicates the communication between the inverter and the monitoring platform has been established.
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Page 14: Chapter 4: Status, Errors And Troubleshooting
Chapter 4: Status, Errors and Troubleshooting 13 Chapter 4: Status, Errors and Troubleshooting This section describes how to use the Wireless Gateway push button to check the system status, edit parameters, troubleshoot errors, or reset the device. Accessing the Wireless Gateway and Repeater Web Page You can check the Wireless Gateway parameters by accessing a web page. - Page 15 Chapter 4: Status, Errors and Troubleshooting Figure 6: Geteway web page (Operational mode) Wireless Gateway and Wireless Repeater Installation Guide MAN-01-00559-1.5...
- Page 16 Chapter 4: Status, Errors and Troubleshooting 15 To access the Repeater web-page when it is in the Operational mode: 1. Open the Gateway web page and look for the Repeater IP address from the IP list table.The Repeater IP addresses start from 192.168.5.16. Use the Repeater MAC address to find its IP address (the MAC address is printed on the certification label at the back of the device).
- Page 17 Chapter 4: Status, Errors and Troubleshooting Figure 7: Getaway web page (Maintenance mode) Wireless Gateway and Wireless Repeater Installation Guide MAN-01-00559-1.5...
- Page 18 Chapter 4: Status, Errors and Troubleshooting 17 NOTE For a Repeater, the WiFi SSID field shows the transmitted SSID based on its status. If a Repeater is paired its transmitted SSID is the one used by the Wireless Gateway. To show the Repeater's factory SSID, reset the Repeater to factory defaults, as explained in Factory Reset on page 19.
- Page 19 Chapter 4: Status, Errors and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting You can check for connectivity errors by observing the LED indications in troubleshooting mode. This functionality is unavailable during pairing or if pairing failed. To activate the error display: Short-press the push-button (< 1 sec). The LED color changes in the following sequence: Color1 blinks è...
- Page 20 IT admin or your Failed (to Orange Orange Google internet service provider. server) If internet access is available, contact SolarEdge Support. Ping or connection to SolarEdge server failed. Check with your network administrator whether a Server Ping Orange Blue firewall or another device is blocking transmission.
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Page 21: Support Contact Information
System configuration information, including the type and number of modules connected and the number and length of strings. The communication method to the SolarEdge server, if the site is connected. The product's software version as it appears in the status screen. - Page 22 Wireless Gateway and Wireless Repeater - Technical Specifications (North America) Model: WIFI-GW Performance Unit Transmit power (Max) 19.5 Receiver sensitivity -94 to -69 EIRP with Antenna 24.5 Outdoor (LOS) range 400 / 1300 m/ft 50 /160 m/ft Indoor range Frequency Band...
- Page 23 rica) Mechanical 66.3 x 48 x 63 / Dimensions (HxWxD; with pins) 2.6 x 1.8 x 2.5 inch Weight without antenna 90 / 0.20 gr / lb Weight with antenna 110 / 0.24 gr /lb Power Supply AC Voltage (nominal) 100-240 AC frequency (nominal) 50/60...
- Page 24 Wireless Gateway and Wireless Repeater - Technical Specifications (Europe & APAC) Model: WIFI-GW Performance Unit Transmit power (Max) Receiver sensitivity -94 to -69 EIRP with Antenna Outdoor (LOS) range 400 / 1300 m/ft 50 /160 m/ft Indoor range Frequency Band...
- Page 25 Mechanical Dimensions (HxWxD; with pins) mm/ inch Weight without antenna 90 / 0.20 gr / lb Weight with antenna 110 / 0.24 gr /lb Power Supply AC Voltage (nominal) 100-240 AC frequency (nominal) 50/60 Max Input Current Standard Compliance Safety IEC/EN 62368-1 EN301 489-1;...
- Page 26 Interference Statements Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
- Page 27 Industry Canada Statement Industry Canada Statement This device complies with ISED’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
- Page 28 1 Interference Statements Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity SolarEdge Technologies Ltd. hereby declares that its Wireless Gateway, Wireless Repeater device is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at: https://www.solaredge.com/sites/default/files/se_wireless_gateway_repeater_ce_ declaration.pdf...
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