Configuration Guide Communication Board for Inverters with SetApp Configuration Version 1.
1 Chapter 1: Activating, Commissioning and Configuring the System Chapter 1: Activating, Commissioning and Configuring the System After the solar system is installed, it is important to activate and commission the solar system. Activation and commission of the system is performed using the inverter SetApp mobile application.
Chapter 1: Activating, Commissioning and Configuring the System 2 If applicable, turn on all devices (battery, Energy Meter) connected to the inverter, so that the devices may be auto-detected. To activate the inverter: 1. Turn-on the AC circuit breaker on the main distribution panel. 2. Open SetApp and follow the on-screen instructions (scan the inverter barcode; move the ON/OFF/P switch to P position for 2 seconds and release).
3 Step 2: Commissioning and Configuring the Installation 1. From the Commissioning screen, select Country & Grid. 2. From the Country & Grid drop-down list, select the required option and tap Set Country & Grid. 3. If relevant, from the Language drop-down list, select your language and tap Set Language. 4. To save the information to a read-only file, tap the PDF icon (iOS) or the JPEG icon (Android) at the bottom of the screen. Pairing 1. From the Commissioning menu, select Pairing. 2. Tap Start Pairing.
4 Communication Communication settings can be configured only after communication connections are complete. Refer to Setting Up Communication with the Monitoring Platform on page 6. Select Monitoring Communication to configure communication with the monitoring platform. Select Site Communication to configure communication between multiple SolarEdge devices or external non-SolarEdge devices, such as batteries or loggers.
5 Communication Status Indications This screen displays the status of connection option(s): LAN, RS485, Wi-Fi, or cellular Plug-in.
Chapter 2: Setting Up Communication with the Monitoring Platform 6 Chapter 2: 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 inverter
7 Communication Options Wi-Fi This communication option enables using a Wi-Fi connection for connecting to 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.
Chapter 2: Setting Up Communication with the Monitoring Platform Creating an Ethernet (LAN) Connection This communication option enables using an Ethernet connection to connect the inverter to the monitoring platform through a LAN. Figure 1: Example of Ethernet connection Ethernet cable specifications: Cable type – a shielded CAT6 Ethernet cable Maximum distance between the inverter and the router – 100 m/ 330 ft.
9 Creating an Ethernet (LAN) Connection CAT6 standard cables have eight wires (four twisted pairs), as shown in the diagram below. Wire colors may differ from one cable to another. You can use either wiring standard, as long as both sides of the cable have the same pin-out and color-coding.
Chapter 2: Setting Up Communication with the Monitoring Platform 10 Figure 3: The RJ45 Ethernet connection 7. For the switch/router side, use a pre-crimped cable or use a crimper to prepare an RJ45 communication connector: Insert the eight wires into the RJ45 connector in the same order as above (see Figure 2). 8. Connect the cable RJ45 connector to the RJ45 port of the Ethernet switch or router. You can connect more than one inverter to the same switch/router or to different switches/routers, as needed.
11 Creating RS485 Bus Connection Creating RS485 Bus Connection The RS485 option enables creating a bus of connected inverters, consisting of up to 31 follower inverters and 1 leader inverter. Using this option, inverters are connected to each other in a bus (chain), via their RS485 connectors. The first and last inverters in the chain must be terminated as described on page 13.
Chapter 2: Setting Up Communication with the Monitoring Platform The following sections describe how to physically connect the RS485 bus and how to configure the bus. To connect the RS485 communication bus: 1. Remove the inverter cover, as described above. 2. Open Communication Gland and insert the cable through one of the openings. 3. Remove the connector, as shown below. Figure 4: RS485 connector on the communication board 4.
13 Creating RS485 Bus Connection 6. For creating an RS485 bus, connect all B, A and G pins in all inverters. NOTE Do not cross-connect B, A and G wires. 7. Tighten the connector screws. 8. Check that the wires are fully inserted and cannot be pulled out easily. 9. Connect the RS485 connector to the RS485 port on the communication board. 10. Terminate the first and last SolarEdge inverter in the chain. The inverter can be terminated by switching on (up) the left DIP switch on the communication board.
Chapter 2: Setting Up Communication with the Monitoring Platform 14 NOTE Only the first and last SolarEdge inverter in the chain must be terminated. In the other inverters in the chain, the DIP switch must be in the off (down) position. 11. If no surge protection is used, connect the grounding wire to the first inverter in the RS485 chain; make sure the grounding wire is not in contact with other wires.
15 Verifying the Connection Verifying the Connection After connecting and configuring a communication option, perform the following steps to check that the connection to the Monitoring platform has been successfully established. 1. Commission the inverter as describe in "Activating, Commissioning and Configuring the System" on page 1. 2. Access SetApp and select Status from the Configuring screen. 3. In the Summary section, under Server Comm.
Technical Specifications 16 Technical Specifications Model: 2AGPT-PLR3 POWER Input Voltage Connector Type Power Consumption Operating Temperature COMMUNICATION INTERFACES RS485 Interfaces Ethernet Interface Wi-Fi Interface Power Reducer WI-FI Operating Frequencies Bandwidth Clock Frequency Maximum RF Power Chip Antenna Gain Dipole Antenna Gain ETHERNET Clock Frequency Mode Operating 16 Micro-fit <3 -40°C – 105°C Vdc W °C 2 ports 10/100-BaseT 802.11b/802.11g/802.
17 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 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.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 18 US operation channels only. This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions: The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users, and The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.
19 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement List of Applicable FCC Rules This module has been tested for compliance to FCC Part 15C. Additional testing, Part 15 Subpart B disclaimer This transmitter module is tested as a subsystem and its certification does not cover the FCC Part 15 Subpart B (unintentional radiator) rule requirement applicable to the final host. The final host will still need to be reassessed for compliance to this portion of rule requirements if applicable.
Industry Canada statement 20 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. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’ ISED applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
21 Industry Canada statement Cet appareil est conçu uniquement pour les intégrateurs OEM dans les conditions suivantes: (Pour utilisation de dispositif module) 1)L'antenne doit être installée de telle sorte qu'une distance de 20 cm est respectée entre l'antenne et les utilisateurs, et 2)Le module émetteur peut ne pas être coïmplanté avec un autre émetteur ou antenne.
Industry Canada statement 22 Plaque signalétique du produit final Ce module émetteur est autorisé uniquement pour une utilisation dans un dispositif où l'antenne peut être installée de telle sorte qu'une distance de 20cm peut être maintenue entre l'antenne et les utilisateurs. Le produit final doit être étiqueté dans un endroit visible avec l'inscription suivante: "Contient des IC: 20916-PLR3".
23 DETACHABLE ANTENNA USAGE DETACHABLE ANTENNA USAGE This radio transmitter (IC: 20916-PLR3 / Model: 2AGPT-PLR3) has been approved by ISED to operate with the antenna type listed below with maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
