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WIFI BOX

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.

FCCwarning:

AnyChangesormodificationsnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsibleforcompliancecouldvoidtheuser'sauthoritytooperatethe

equipment.

Note:ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,pursuanttopart15oftheFCCRules.

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.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticularinstallation.Ifthis

equipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturningtheequipmentoffandon,

theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:

‐Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.

‐Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.

‐Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected.

‐Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.

ThisequipmentcomplieswithFCCradiationexposurelimitssetforthforanuncontrolledenvironment.Thisequipmentshouldbeinstalled

andoperatedwithminimumdistance20cmbetweentheradiator&yourbody.

ICwarning

‐English:

ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustryCanadalicence‐exemptRSSstandard(s).

Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseinterference,and(2)Thisdevicemustacceptany

interference,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperationofthedevice.

‐French:

LeprésentappareilestconformeauxCNRd'IndustrieCanadaapplicablesauxappareilsradioexemptsdelicence.L'exploitationestautorisée

auxdeuxconditionssuivantes:

(1)l'appareilnedoitpasproduiredebrouillage,et

(2)l'utilisateurdel'appareildoitacceptertoutbrouillageradioélectriquesubi,mêmesilebrouillageestsusceptibled'encompromettrele

fonctionnement.

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FCCID:2AWE8‐WIFI‐BOX 

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Summary of content (25 pages)

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WIFI BOX 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. FCC warning: Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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WIFI BOX Quick Guide Quick Guide WIFI BOX From this page WIFI BOX is an external data logger in the SolarMAN PV monitoring series. By connecting with single or multiple inverters through RS485/422/232 interface, the Kit can collect information of PV systems from inverters. With the integrated WiFi function, the Kit can connect to router and transmit data to the web server, realizing remote monitoring for users. In addition, Ethernet is also available for connection to router,enabling transmission of data.
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WIFI BOX Quick Guide B : Install data logger C : Connect data logger and inverters D : Connection setting E : Register on SolarMAN Portal F : Log in SolarMAN Portal to manage power station G : Trouble shootings 2
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WIFI BOX Quick Guide This Quick Guide is intended to assist users in quick installation and start of WIFI BOX. If any problems, please refer to corresponding chapters of WIFI BOX User Manual for details. A：Unpack I. Checklist After unpacking the box, please make sure all the items are contained as follows: 1 PV data logger (WIFI BOX) 2 screws 1 power adapter with European or British plug 2 expandable rubber hoses 1 Quick Guide II. Interface and connection Notice: Some products may use RS232.
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WIFI BOX Quick Guide B：Install data logger WIFI BOX can be either wall-mounted or flatwise. Please refer to User Manual for details. C：Connect data logger and inverters Notice: 1. Power supply of inverters must be cut off before connection. Make sure that all connections are completed, then power the data logger and inverters, otherwise personal injury or equipment damage may be caused. 2. Basic version of WIFI BOX with RS485/422 port can be connected to up to 4 inverters at a time.
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WIFI BOX Quick Guide Notice:The connectors of the connection cable may differ according to the brands and models of connected inverters. III.
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WIFI BOX Quick Guide When connection between inverter and data logger is finished and with the power on for about 5 minutes, please check the 4 LEDs. If POWER, RS485/422 and STATUS are permanently on, the connection should be successful. If any problems, please refer to G. Debug. D：Connection setting The Kit can transfer information via either WiFi or Ethernet, users may choose the appropriate method accordingly.
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WIFI BOX Quick Guide 3. Set WiFi connection to the data logger ○ 1Open wireless network connection and click View Wireless Networks 2 Select wireless network of the data logger, no passwords required as default. The network name consists of AP and ○ the serial number of the product. Then click Connect.
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WIFI BOX Quick Guide 3 Connection successful ○ Notice: If AP_(serial number of product) is not available in the wireless network list, there may be problems in the connection or setting of data logger. Please refer User Manual for troubleshooting. 4. Set parameters of data logger ○1 Open a web browser, and enter 10.10.100.254, or http://wifi/ then fill in username and password, both of which are admin as default.
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WIFI BOX Quick Guide admin admin ○2 In the Status page, you can view general information of the data logger. ○3 Follow the setup wizard to start quick setting. (a)Click Wizard to start, then click Start to continue..
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WIFI BOX Quick Guide (b)Select Wireless connection, and select the type of your inverter, then click Next (c)Click Refresh to search available wireless networks, or add it manually.
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WIFI BOX Quick Guide Notice: If the signal strength (RSSI) of the selected network is <15%, which means unstable connection, please adjust the antenna of the router, or use a repeater to enhance the signal. The SSID of your selected router network should be less than 30 characters, in which blank space should not be included.
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WIFI BOX Quick Guide Notice: Router password cannot be recognized if it contains any character such as‘&’，'#',‘%'，and blank space. The password is being verified, please wait for a while. If you have entered an invalid password or encryption method, an error notice will pop up.
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WIFI BOX Quick Guide (f)Select Enable to obtain an IP address automatically, then click Next (g)Enhance security settings of the WIFI BOX by selecting any options as listed, then click Next.  Option1 If you choose to hide AP, the SSID of the AP network for your WIFI BOX will be invisible on your wireless network list. Please reconfirm the IP address of the WIFI BOX on your router before you log in this server next time.
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WIFI BOX Quick Guide  Option2 If you wish to change the encryption mode of the AP network, you will need to enter the correspondent encryption method and password before you connect to this WIFI BOX next time.
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WIFI BOX Quick Guide If you wish to change the user name and the password of the Web server, please enter the new username and password when you need to re-log in this server. (h)If setting is successful, the following page will display. Click OK to restart. (i)If restart is successful, the following page will display.If this page does not display automatically,please refresh your browser.
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WIFI BOX Quick Guide (j) Re- log on this setting page to Status interface after the Web server restart, and check the network connection status of the data logger. Notice: After network setting is complete, the Wireless STA mode should be enabled and relative information of your router will display on the interface automatically. Besides the Remote server A should be pingable as the picture described. II. Connection via Ethernet 1.
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WIFI BOX Quick Guide 3.Set network to the data logger Enter the configuration interface of your router, and check the IP address of the data logger assigned by the router. Open a web browser and enter the assigned IP address to get access to the configuration interface of the data logger. Fill in username and password, both of which are admin as default.
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WIFI BOX Quick Guide ②Select Cable Connection and the type of your inverter, and you can choose to enable or disable the wireless function, then click Next 3 Please referring to Step (f) to (h) from page 12 for the following procedures.
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WIFI BOX Quick Guide Open a web browser and visit the portal website: http://www.solarmanpv.com/portal .
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WIFI BOX Quick Guide 3 Fill in the information as required, then click Complete ○ 4 If registration is successful, the following page will display. Click OK to return to the homepage of the portal.
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WIFI BOX Quick Guide F：Log in SolarMAN Portal to manage power station After successful registration and account activation, open the login page of SolarMAN Portal, and input the correct E-mail and password to access the monitoring system and start monitoring and management of power plants. Notices: If users access the monitoring system for the first time within ten minutes after successful registration, please check the "Real Time" interface as shown below.
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WIFI BOX Quick Guide G：Debug I. LED indication LEDs POWER 485\422 Status Meaning On Power supply is normal Off Power supply is abnormal On Connection between data logger and inverter is normal Flash Data is transmitting between data logger and inverter Off Connection between data logger and inverter is abnormal On Connection between data logger and server is normal 1.Data logger is under AP mode with cable connection or LINK Flash wireless connection 2.
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WIFI BOX Quick Guide II. Trouble shootings Phenomenon Possible Reason Solutions Power off No power supply Connect power supply and ensure good contact. Check the wiring, and ensure that the line order RS485/422 off Connection with inverter is abnormal comply with T568B Ensure the stability of RJ-45. Ensure normal working status of inverter No network. Please set network first. Please LINK flash Wireless In STA mode configure internet connection according to Quick Guide.
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WIFI BOX Quick Guide Note 1：Please check the status of these 4 LEDS 5 minutes later after the data logger is powered on. Note 2： When screw or adjust the antenna, please note that only the metal part can be touched, and do not screw the plastic part, otherwise the antenna may be damaged. Note 3： If the equipment still fails to work upon above solutions, please contact your device customer service. III.