Wi-Fi
This communication option enables using a Wi-Fi connection for connecting t o the
monitoring platform.
The Wi-Fi option requires a Wi-Fi Plug-in and an external antenna, available from
SolarEdge in a kit, which can be purchased separately and assembled during system
installation. The Wi-Fi Plug-in kit is provided with a user manual, which should be
reviewed prior to connection. Refer to
http://www.solaredge.com/sites/default/files/se_wifi_communication_solution_installation_guide.pdf
Cellular
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 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
ZigBee
This option enables wireless connection to one or several Smart Energy products, which automatically
divert PV energy to home appliances.
This option enables wireless connection, and requires a ZigBee Plug-in and an external antenna. ZigBee
connection is used for:
Monitoring - c onnection of one or several devices to a SolarEdge ZigBee Gateway, for
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wireless communication to the SolarEdge monitoring platform.
The ZigBee Gateway is provided with an installation guide, which should be reviewed
prior to connection. Refer to https://www.solaredge.com/sites/default/files/se-
zigbee-home-gateway-installation-guide.pdf.
Smart Energy Management - w ireless connection to one or several Smart Energy
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products, which automatically divert PV energy to home appliances.
The Smart Energy products are provided with an installation guide, which should be
reviewed prior to connection. Refer to
https://www.solaredge.com/products/device-control#/.
The ZigBee Plug-in for Smart Energy is are provided with an installation guide, which
should be reviewed prior to connection. Refer to
https://www.solaredge.com/sites/default/files/se-device-control-zigbee-module-
installation-guide.pdf
Communication Connector
A communication gland with multiple openings is used for connection of the various
communication options. The table below describes the functionality of each gland opening. U nused
openings should remain sealed.
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