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4.6 Connection to DRED

4.6 Connection to DRED

Introduce the function of DRED.

According to the Australian safety regulations, power grid companies use DRED to convert power grid 
scheduling signals for dry contact transmission, and power stations need to use dry contact  
communication method to receive power grid scheduling signals.
EzLogger Pro is connected to DRED or ripple control receiver using the same port, and the port is defined as 
follows when DRED function is used.

When EzLogger Pro is connected to DRED, terminal connection method shall be used.
Steps:
1.  Select a cable of appropriate length, and connect one end of the cable with DRED.
2.  Connect the other end of the cable with the DI port of EzLogger Pro; note the definition of the port, and 

refer to Section 4.2.1 Inverter RS485 communication connection method for detailed connection.

DI Port

Description

REF1

RefGen

1

DRM1/5

2

DRM2/6

3

DRM3/7

4

DRM4/8

REF2

Com/DRM0

Summary of Contents for EzLogger Pro

Page 1: ...nited Kingdom enquiries goodwe co uk service goodwe co uk GOODWE Netherlands sales goodwe com cn service nl goodwe com cn Note The above contact details are subject to change without notice Please vis...

Page 2: ...8 Chapter IV Electrical Connection 10 4 1 Port Description 10 4 2 Connection to the Inverter 11 4 3 Connection to the Environmental Monitor and Meter 13 4 4 Connection to the Computer 14 4 5 Connectio...

Page 3: ...Table of Contents Chapter VII Technical Specifications 31 Chapter VIII Certificationand Warranty 32 8 1 Certification Mark 32 8 2 Warranty Certificate 32 8 3 Warranty Conditions 32 8 4 Disclaimer 32...

Page 4: ...e operator and third party 1 Prevent children from approaching EzLogger Pro 2 Do not open the upper cover unauthorized touching or replacement of components may cause personal injury and damage to EzL...

Page 5: ...ogger Pro is a dedicated device for the photovoltaic power generation system monitoring and management platform which achieves interface aggregation data acquisition data storage centralized monitorin...

Page 6: ...box Figure 2 2 2 Front View of EzLogger Pro Box Figure 2 2 3 Side View of EzLogger Pro Box W 118mm L 190mm No Port Port Description 1 ANT Reserved Port 2 Sound alarm Buzzer sound hole 3 Micro SD SD me...

Page 7: ...ance Description Back of the box Top surface of the box Figure 2 2 4 Back View of EzLogger Pro Box Figure 2 2 5 Top View of EzLogger Pro Box 1 Reserved Slot 1 Wall mounting hole 2 Rail clip 3 Cooling...

Page 8: ...Ethernet port 3 DI DRED or RCR function port 4 NC Function reserved 5 COM1 RS485 communication port 1 for inverter 6 COM2 RS485 communication port 2 for inverter 7 COM3 RS485 communication port 3 for...

Page 9: ...flashes 1s On and 3s Off alternately Number of inverters to be acquired according to EzLogger Pro the parameter setting is not set Blue light Off No inverter data acquired by EzLogger Pro COM2 Blue li...

Page 10: ...the accessories are complete and there is any apparent damage If there is any damage or certain items are missing please contact your dealer Delivery diagram of accessories EzLogger Pro x1 Expansion s...

Page 11: ...e of 20 60 3 2 2 Install EzLogger Pro There are three installation methods for EzLogger Pro namely table surface mounting wall mounting and rail mounting Installation method 1 Table surface mounting I...

Page 12: ...ce between the two circular holes is 100mm the hole diameter is 8mm and the hole depth is 40mm Figure 3 2 2 2 Schematic Diagram of Rail Mounting Figure 3 2 2 3 Schematic Diagram of Installation of Ezl...

Page 13: ...surface of EzLogger Pro is as follows The ports on the bottom surface of EzLogger Pro are described as follows Figure 4 1 1 Schematic Diagram of Ports on the Bottom Surface of Ezlogger Pro 8 7 6 5 4...

Page 14: ...fferential signal Figure 4 1 2 Schematic Diagram of Ezlogger Pro DI Ports 1 2 3 4 DI REF1 REF2 REF1 1 2 3 4 REF2 RCR 5V D_IN1 D_IN2 D_IN3 D_IN4 5V DRED RefGen DRM1 5 DRM2 6 DRM3 7 DRM4 8 Com DRM0 4 2...

Page 15: ...to inverter please refer to the meaning of RS485 port of inverter Note that COM A of Ezlogger Pro connect to the RS485 A of inverter COM B of Ezlogger Pro connect to the RS485 B of inverter 1 RS485 c...

Page 16: ...verters connected to a single COM port shall not exceed 20 When EzLogger Pro is connected to the environment monitor meter and other devices COM4 port shall be used Schematic diagram of COM4 port is a...

Page 17: ...eduling signals DI terminal interface of EzLogger Pro is as follows Figure 4 5 1 Schematic Diagram of EzLogger Pro DI Port Please make sure that the RS485 of the environmental monitor and meter is con...

Page 18: ...lect a cable of appropriate length and connect one end of the cable with the ripple control receiver 2 Connect the other end of the cable with the corresponding DI port of EzLogger Pro and refer to Se...

Page 19: ...RED or ripple control receiver using the same port and the port is defined as follows when DRED function is used When EzLogger Pro is connected to DRED terminal connection method shall be used Steps 1...

Page 20: ...on for EzLogger Pro If the user s network equipment is available with the dynamic IP DHCP such as router EzLogger Pro can be connected to the Internet in a plug and play way simply through direct conn...

Page 21: ...e installation For connection of ProMate software to EzLogger Pro the user needs to choose between dynamic IP DHCP and static IP depending on the Internet configuration 1 How to Assign a Dynamic IP Ad...

Page 22: ...hed to static IP mode default IP 192 168 1 200 then modify the computer s IP address take WIN7 as an example the steps are as below The user can find the methods from the Internet for modifying IP add...

Page 23: ...ialog box as below 4 Pop up the local connection dialog box right click on Local Connection and then click on Properties Figure 5 2 4 Modification of the Properties of Local Connections Figure 5 2 5 M...

Page 24: ...nd EzLogger Pro under the same network segment you should set the IP address and the default gateway in 192 168 1 XXX network segment 1 XXX 250 and XXX 200 For example The user can set the IP address...

Page 25: ...of EzLogger Pro has been modified as the configuration as required by the user and physical connection between EzLogger Pro and ProMate can be disconnected after the configuration is completed Then t...

Page 26: ...f inverters is 7 then check port 1 the quantity settings is 7 click on Set button to finish the configuration As picture 5 2 9 Please set the quantity of devices of each port according to the quantity...

Page 27: ...he time of synchronization server Click on Set Time to pop up the following dialog box as shown in the figure below Then click on OK after setting the time as shown in Figure 5 2 10 and Figure 5 2 11...

Page 28: ...rding to power grid control signal only apply to Australia and New Zealand Before start using DRED function it will have to connect electricity meter well first and set inverter s safety country then...

Page 29: ...e inverters sum of generate electricity power value Load power means Load consumption power When start using DRED function if EzLogger Pro detects inverter had earth fault then it will trigger sound l...

Page 30: ...pgrade method of EzLogger Pro The bin files for program upgrade is named as EzLoggerPro_new bin Bin files will be sent to client via E mail And the client shall save the received bin files in root dir...

Page 31: ...me Login The following describes how to register and add power station information when the user logs on for the first time Step 1 Open the browser then visit https www semsportal com Home Login and y...

Page 32: ...ick Device Management Check the power generation status and equipment information via SEMS Portal after adding the equipment to the monitoring platform 6 2 Check the PV Plant Step 1 Enter https www se...

Page 33: ...30 6 2 Check the PV Plant Step 3 Check the detailed information of the plant 6 1 3 Plant Information...

Page 34: ...e RS485 port shall not exceed 20 Communication distance RS485 1000m shielded twisted pair wire shall be used Ethernet 100m General parameters Power adapter Input 100 240Vac 50 60Hz output 12Vdc 1 5A P...

Page 35: ...continued products it is allowed to replace with the product of equivalent value 8 4 Disclaimer The following circumstances are not covered by the warranty 1 Product or parts have been beyond the warr...

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