Chapter 6: Communication Setup
SolarEdge Installation Guide - MAN-01-00060-2.6
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The communications card has a standard RJ45 connection box for Ethernet connection
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and bormier 9-pin for RS485
The communications card has a standard RJ45 connection box for Ethernet connection
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and bormier 9-pin for RS485
The communications card has a standard RJ45 connection box for Ethernet connection
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and bormier 9-pin for RS485
connection and a mini-USB connector for connection to a portable computer as shown below:
Figure 17: Internal connectors
Types of Communication
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Ethernet:
Ethernet:
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RS485:
page 47, communication type most commonly used for connecting multiple SolarEdge devices on the
RS485:
page 47, communication type most commonly used for connecting multiple SolarEdge devices on the
same bus in a master-slave configuration. The type 485 can also be used as an interface for external devices not
SolarEdge, such as electricity meters and data loggers.
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ZigBee:
page 50, optional wireless communication (purchased separately).
ZigBee:
page 50, optional wireless communication (purchased separately).
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Wireless :
page 50, optional wireless communication (purchased separately).
Wireless :
page 50, optional wireless communication (purchased separately).
Removing the UPS cover
If the cover is not already removed (eg, during the initial installation, while the CA is not yet connected), use the
following procedure to remove the cover for communication connections purposes.
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Place the switch on the inverter ON / OFF OFF position.
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Place the switch on the inverter ON / OFF OFF position.
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Disconnect the AC of the inverter by turning off the switches of the panel of the main circuit.
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Disconnect the AC of the inverter by turning off the switches of the panel of the main circuit.
Wait 5 minutes for the capacitors to discharge.
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Open six Allen screws from the UPS cover and carefully remove the cover
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Open six Allen screws from the UPS cover and carefully remove the cover
vertically before lowering.
WARNING :
When removing the lid, make sure not to damage internal components. SolarEdge can not be held responsible for damaged components
as a result of carelessness in removing the cover.
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An additional option of Internet connection using an 8-pin terminal block is also available. See
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An additional option of Internet connection using an 8-pin terminal block is also available. See
http://www.solaredge.com/files/pdfs/ethernet-communication-using-8-pin-terminal-block.pdf
http://www.solaredge.com/files/pdfs/ethernet-communication-using-8-pin-terminal-block.pdf
mini USB
Ethernet
RS485