3.3.4 Connection via Network Switch
1.
Connect the PC and Shine WebBox to the network ports of network switch.
2.
Set the IP address of the PC and Shine WebBox to be in the same segment.
3. Power on the PC, Shine WebBox and network switch then it’s available to get
access to Shine WebBox internal server on the PC.
3.4 Connection to PV System
Shine WebBox can monitor Growatt devices in PV system, such as the inverter,
weather station and smart meters via RS485 communication.
3.4.1 RS485 Connection
1. Please refer to below picture for the RS485 cable connection,
the inverter RS485 T+
corresponding to the Shine WebBox COM port 2#. The inverter RS485 T- corresponding to the
Shine WebBox COM port 4#, it’s also similar connection with Smart meter, combiner box,
weather station, and anti-reflux box. RS485A corresponding to Shine WebBox COM port 2# ,
RS485B corresponding to Shine WebBox 4# , Ground corresponding to Shine WebBox 8#.
Note: RS485 shielded cable must be grounded to avoid interference with communication stability.
