Chapter 6: Setting Up Communication With The Monitoring Platform; Communication Options - SolarEdge SE Series Installation Manual

Chapter 6: Setting Up Communication with the
Monitoring Platform
The inverter sends the following information to the monitoring platform:
Power optimizer information received via the DC power lines (the PV output circuit)
Inverter information
Information of any other connected devices
This chapter describes how to set up communication between:
The inverter and the monitoring platform through the Internet (wired/ wireless)
Multiple inverters for a leader-follower configuration
Communication setup is not required for power harvesting, however it is needed for
using the monitoring platform .

Communication Options

The following types of communication can be used to transfer the monitored
information from the inverter to the monitoring platform.
NOTE
This guide refers to 3rd party communication products, such as internet
switches and routers, that are not supported by SolarEdge. For detailed
information on how to install and use the products, refer to the respective
publication provided with each product.
Ethernet
Ethernet is used for a LAN connection. For connection instructions refer to Creating an
Ethernet (LAN) Connection on page 50
RS485
RS485 is used for the connection of multiple SolarEdge devices on the same bus in a
leader-follower 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.
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