PVI-DESKTOP Remote controller INSTALLATION AND OPERATOR'S MANUAL Note: This document contains information that is the property of Power-One, Inc. Reproduction, even partial, or transfer to third parties of the contents of this document without the written consent of Power-One is strictly forbidden. Model number: PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev. 1.
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) TABLE OF REVISIONS Document Revision Date Description of changes 1.0 21/07/2009 First issue 1.1 29/12/2009 First revision 1.
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) INSTRUCTIONS FOR READING THE MANUAL This manual contains important instructions for safety and operation which must be understood and carefully followed during installation and maintenance of the equipment. In order to reduce the risk of damage and to be sure that the equipment is correctly installed and ready to operate, special safety symbols are used in the manual to highlight potential security risks or useful information.
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................... 6 1.1 1.2 1.3 2 DESCRIPTION OF THE PVI-DESKTOP ................................. 9 2.1 2.2 2.3 3 AURORA INVERTERS............................................................................. 6 PVI-DESKTOP........................................................................................... 6 AVAILABLE MODELS .............................
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) 8 FIRMWARE UPGRADING.......................................................32 8.1 FW UPGRADING PROCEDURE USING AURORA COMMUNICATORE AND USB CONNECTION ............................................................................................................32 8.2 HOW TO SAVE THE NEW FW IN YOUR PC ...................................................35 8.3 UPGRADING VIA SD CARD .................................................................
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) 1 INTRODUCTION This document contains the technical description of the PVI-DESKTOP. The user will find all the information needed for configuration and for the proper operation and use of the device. 1.
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) Connection to an external PC is only necessary for upgrading the internal firmware or downloading the data collected by using Aurora Communicator. Figure 1 shows a diagram summarizing the connections possible with the PVIDESKTOP, both to the inverters and a traditional PC.
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Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) 2 2.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE PVI-DESKTOP DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE For proper use of the PVI-DESKTOP, you are recommended to look carefully at Figure 2 to learn how to identify all the parts of the object.
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) 12 11 10 13 3 2 Figure 2 - Position of the components 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. PVI-DESKTOP Docking station Holes for wall mounting Touch Screen display Multicolour LED status indicator ON/OFF Button RS485 communication port USB 2.
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) WARNING: Component 7. is a connector to be used solely and exclusively for connection by RS485 to the Aurora inverters, when used. On no account use it for anything else (e.g. connection of Ethernet cables for PC or telephone connections) to prevent damage to the communication port. The following figure also illustrates the location of the internal components of the PVI-DESKTOP and the mechanical parts that make it up.
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) 2.2 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS The technical characteristics of the PVI-DESKTOP display and remote control device are summarized in the following table. Inverter radio communication frequency for European models Inverter radio communication frequency for USA models Inverter radio communication frequency for Australian models Communication range with radiomodule1 Bluetooth Bluetooth communication frequency Bluetooth range1 USB 2.
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) 2.3 PACKAGING CONTENTS Inside the packaging and in addition to the PVI-DESKTOP and its docking station, are some accessories, some of which have already been positioned in the PVI-DESKTOP. These accessories are indicated and recognisable from the following figure. 16 18 14 15 17 x2 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) If the inspection reveals damage, call your local supplier, or authorized distributor. They will decide whether the equipment should be returned for repair and provide instructions in this regard; It is the customer's responsibility to make a complaint with the carrier.
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) 3 GETTING STARTED WARNING: the PVI-DESKTOP requires some preliminary steps at the initial start up of the system. Follow the instructions carefully for proper start up. 3.1 FIRST RECHARGE OF THE BATTERY The lithium battery inside the PVI-DESKTOP may not be completely charged, or even completely discharged, at the time of initial start up.
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) 3.2.1 Wall mounting Choosing the location carefully for wall mounting is essential for comfortable and easy reading of data. It is recommended the PVI-DESKTOP is not installed above or near heat sources (e.g. radiators, stoves or other sources of heat) to avoid damage to the object. Avoid installing the object in the vicinity of large metallic parts (e.g. boilers, steel doors, various kinds of metal boxes, etc.
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) The PVI-DESKTOP support base is designed to make it easy to remove the object even with the power or communication cables inserted. Moreover, if properly installed, the PVI-DESKTOP will be perfectly parallel to the wall chosen. NOTE: The physical characteristics of the installation location (wall thickness, presence of metal or glass walls, distance from the Aurora inverter, etc.) may limit the range of the radio signal.
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) DESKTOP on walls coming between the inverter and the controller, and prefer walls which do not come between the line of communication (Figure 5). Figure 5 - Wall mounting, selection of location Keep metal or conductive objects as far away as possible. Signal quality is also influenced by environmental factors such as fog, rain, air humidity, etc.
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) Figura 6 - Posizione reciproca di antenna e PVI-DESKTOP (a. ricezione ottimale, b. ricezione debole) 3.2.5 Radio communication test To test communication, it is possible to carry out a simple plant configuration as shown in paragraph 4 point 2). Appearance of your inverter in the list of associable devices is confirmation radio signal reception. 3.
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) Check that the SD card is inserted correctly before turning on the device. The SD card is an integral part of the device and is absolutely necessary for its operation. Missing or incorrect insertion of the SD card generates an easily recognizable error message on the display.
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) 4 SYSTEM INSTALLATION When all the preliminary steps (see § 3) have been carried out, the initial start up of the communication system can proceed. For proper initial start up follow the operations indicated in the following paragraphs scrupulously. 1) Inverter configuration and device switch on • • • • Check that the PVI-RADIOMODULE is correctly installed (see the PVIRADIOMODULE manual) if you want to initialize radio communication.
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) • • • • • • • If you decide to carry out the scan, the PVI-DESKTOP will begin to interrogate the various addresses until has found a number of inverters corresponding to the one set in the configuration process. During scanning, a screen showing a table with an indication of the state of scanning will appear. At the end of scanning, the table will show the models and serial numbers of the inverters found.
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) 5 5.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE MENU DEFAULT SCREEN The PVI-DESKTOP remains, by default, on an intuitive screen that summarizes the system's important data and operating status. The screen is shown in the figure below.
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) The screen shows the graph of the power produced by the system and, by clicking on the relative tab, by each individual inverter. The right side also summarises the sensitive parameters. The central black band and top bar show exactly the same data as the default screen. By clicking on the tabs, you select the graphs and data for each individual inverter (INV.
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) Successively there are the "Language" sub-section, which allows you to set the system language, the "Configuration Wizard", which allows the communication channel to be re-configured, and the "Firmware Update" from which you can upgrade the PVIDESKTOP firmware to the latest level. The "Sleep" heading, on the other hand, allows the battery save function to be activated. This function can be enabled or disabled at set time intervals.
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) Figure 7 - power supply polarity WARNING: Follow the directions regarding voltage and current as well as those regarding polarity in order to prevent damage to the device. 6.2 USB CONNECTOR The connector to the USB 2.0 interface is located on one side of the PVI-DESKTOP. The connector is a USB mini B and is used with the cable supplied. The interface is designed to connect the device to a normal PC with a USB port.
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) 6.3 RS485 CONNECTOR The entry to the RS485 port is located just below the USB connector. This port is to be used exclusively for connection to the Aurora inverters by appropriate wiring. WARNING: As indicated on the protection label, the J1 connector in Figure 2 is reserved for use with special wiring for RS485 communication with Aurora inverters.
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) To remove the SD card, simply press on it until there is a click (Figure 8) and the card will be automatically pushed out at that point. The memory card can only be reinserted into its slot in one correct way; do not force insertion as this may break the connector. press here Figure 8 - SD card withdrawal NOTE: We recommend removing the SD card only if actually needed to transfer data to other support media.
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) 6.6 STATUS LED At the top right of the display there is a LED status indicator. This LED will take on different colours depending on the operating status of the PVI-DESKTOP. Figure 2 identifies the position of the LED. The following table is an aid to distinguishing the different states of operation, the corresponding colours and the corresponding operating states of the PVI-DESKTOP.
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) 6.8 TOUCH SCREEN The PVI-DESKTOP is equipped with a resistive touch screen that allows easy and fast navigation through the menus without pressing a keyboard, etc. At the back (see Figure 2) there is a space where a stylus pen, for use to apply pressure on the screen, can be inserted. The screen is sensitive to pressure from any object (fingers, pens, etc) and only a light touch is needed to activate it.
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) 7 SYSTEM OPERATION Once the PVI-DESKTOP has been configured, it operates automatically and continues to make data requests to the associated inverters, storing the replies. The device will pass through different states during the process of normal operation. In particular, the PVI-DESKTOP can be in three different conditions: • • • • FULL-ON MODE; in this mode the display is on and all functions are 100% active.
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) 8 FIRMWARE UPGRADING 8.1 FW Upgrading procedure using Aurora Communicatore and USB connection 1. Download the latest version of the Aurora Communicator Software. The latest release of the SW is available at the following link: http://www.powerone.it/digilab/Digi.aspx?Code=15 2. Click on Donwload to save the correct version of the SW with respect to the OS version (32 or 64bit). Unzip the file and launch the setup.
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) 8. Click on Test Device to verify the connection with the PVI-DESKTOP is correctly working. In case the connection is up and running, will be possible to read the device S/N, device P/N, production WK, actual FW version, actual Boot version. In the bottom-left corner the message “Device found” will appears. In addition the other buttons will be enabled. 9. Click on Web Update to connect to the PowerOne server.
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) 10. The FW upgrading process will be completed after three operations will be successfully completed. During the FW upgrading process the PVIDESKTOP will show the message “FW Upgrading” at display: “memory section erasing” “FW writing” “FW verification” 11. Once the three steps are successfully completed, it’s possible to change the FW revision.
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) 12. Below some screenshot of the Aurora Communicator SW during the revision change. During this period the display of the PVI-DESKTOP doesn’t show any information about the process. The user can check the state of the procedure by Aurora Communicator SW display messages, at the last step the PVI-DESKTOP will restart by itself. After the restart is complete, Aurora Communicator SW will check that the new PVI-DESKTOP revision is ready.
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) 3. Click on Web Update to connect to the PowerOne server. From the list of the available FW, select the desired one (the latest available will always be on the top of the list) and click on Download to save the new FW upgrading file. Save the file with the name in the following format: FWxxxx.ben, where xxxx is the application’s name. 4. If the USB connection is not available, launch the Aurora Communicator SW.
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) 7. 8.3 To update PVI-DESKTOP utilize Aurora Communicator SW choosing Open file from following screenshot, then select Update. Upgrading via SD card 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Turn off the PVI-DESKTOP by pressing the ON/OFF key for more than 5 seconds and confirming on the display. Take the SD card out of the PVI-DESKTOP by pressing it lightly (ref. §6.4.). Insert the SD card into a reader connected to the PC.
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) 9. Navigate the menu to select firmware upgrade (ref. §5.2.). 10. On clicking next, the PVI-DESKTOP will start the upgrade procedure. 11. Once the new software has been read and loaded, a selection dialogue will appear on the screen. From this screen you can decide whether to install the new firmware, return to the previous version or cancel the procedure and keep the current firmware. 12.
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) 5. 6. It’s strongly recommended to connect directly the device to the PC. The usage of HUB or docking station could result in some installation problems. Make sure the PVI-DESKTOP is turned on. The system will recognize a new hardware and will start the installation wizard. Select “No, not now” and click on Next>: 7. Select “Install from a specific path (advanced user)” and click Next>: 8. 9.
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) 10. Let the system completing the drivers installation 11. When the installation is completed click on Finish.
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) 12. In order to check the correct installation of the driver open the Control Panel of the system, choose System and switch on the Hardware tab: 13.
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) 9 COMPATIBILITY AND BEST USE 9.1 Operating system compatibility The PVI-DESKTOP can be used on and is compatible with the following operating systems: - Windows XP version 2002 (Home, Professional), Service Pack 3 Windows 2000 Windows 7 Further updates and compatibility with new operating systems can be seen on the website. 9.
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) INVERTER model PVI-12.5 PVI-10.0 PVI-6.0 Compatible with PVI-Radiomodule YES YES Units produced after week: wk32/09 Compatible with RS485 YES YES YES PVI-5.0 Units produced after week: wk32/09 YES PVI-4.2 PVI-3.6 PVI-3.0 PVI-3600 Indoor YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES PVI-2000 Indoor YES YES PVI-3600 Outdoor NO YES PVI-2000 Outdoor NO YES 9.
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) - SNxxyyzz (1 folder for each field inverter) The folders identified by ** are folders containing the PVI-DESKTOP's own data and must never be edited or deleted so as not to lose the device's operating efficiency. In the event of accidental editing or deletion a recovery copy of the SD card must be downloaded from the P1 portal. The “System” and “SNxxyyzz” folders contain synchronised data and data stored daily; the files are in .xml format.
Installation and Operator's Manual (PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev: 1.2) The PVIDESKTOP does not communicate by radio with the inverter The downloaded historical data are not aligned with the inverter's Radio out of range The PC does not see the PVIDESKTOP The daily graphs do not appear Incorrect USB port Failed configuration and non-recognition of the inverters Wrong settings on the PVI-Radiomodule cards Error in synchronisation due to firmware versions prior to 0.5.
