ABB VSN300, Product Manual

Page 1: ...ABB solar inverters Product Manual VSN300 Wifi Logger Card FW 1 8 9 ...

Page 2: ...followed during the installation and maintenance of the equipment Operators are required to read this manual and scrupulously follow the instructions given in it since ABB cannot be held responsible for damage caused to people and or things or the equipment if the conditions described below are not observed ...

Page 3: ...nd general information 2 Characteristics 3 Safety and accident prevention 4 Lifting and transport 5 Installation 6 Instruments 7 Operation 8 Maintenance VSN300 Wifi Logger Card Product manual EN RevA M000026AG EFFECTIVE 07 07 2015 Copyright 2015 ABB All Rights Reserved ...

Page 4: ...shall re sult in the immediate cancellation of the warranty The Customer is fully liable for any modifications made to the system Given the countless array of system configurations and installation envi ronments possible it is essential to check the following sufficient space suitable for housing the equipment airborne noise produced depending on the environment potential flammability hazards ABB ...

Page 5: ...teristics 12 General conditions 12 Models and range of equipment 13 Identification of the equipment and manufacturer 13 Characteristics and technical data 15 Operating diagram 16 Safety and accident prevention 17 Safety instructions and general information 17 Lifting and transport 18 General conditions 18 Transport and handling 18 Lifting 18 Unpacking and checking 18 List of components supplied 19...

Page 6: ...ds 57 Modbus TCP Gateway Functionality 59 Role of the Sunspec Adapter software 59 Modbus TCP Commands 61 Modbus TCP register map 61 Firmware Update Function 62 Updates from the Internet 63 Local update 64 Maintenance 66 General conditions 66 Troubleshooting 67 Event codes 68 Storage and dismantling 69 Storage of the equipment or prolonged stop 69 Dismantling decommissioning and disposal 69 ...

Page 7: ...connection cable 2 Antenna RF Technology Corp Model EA 79 F RP SMA 3 Connection terminals 4 Power supply led 5 Status led 2 6 Status led 1 7 Coaxial connector 8 Mechanical mounting bracket Graphical representation of references J1 U8 U3 U11 U7 J2 1 2 23 24 U8 U3 U11 U7 7 3 2 1 4 5 6 8 ...

Page 8: ...ation considered necessary for the use and routine maintenance of the equipment Staff characteristics The customer must make sure that the operator has the necessary skill and training to do his her job Personnel in charge of using and maintaining the equipment must be expert aware and skilled for the described tasks and must reliably demonstrate their capacity to correctly interpret what is descr...

Page 9: ...ence of heated areas or in any case areas that have hot parts danger of burns This points out that the examined area must not be entered or that the described operation must not be carried out This points out that it is mandatory to carry out the described operations using the clothing and or personal protective equipment provided by the employer IP20 IP65 This indicates the degree of protection o...

Page 10: ...he Aurora Vision Plant Management Platform requires a router connected to Internet the cost of connection is to be paid by the end user The device can be installed in inverters produced by other manufacturers or in ABB models which can accommodate this type of expansion The device can be used only if all the technical characteristics are observed The device is only designed for residential use Imp...

Page 11: ... disturbances in a particular installation may occur If this equipment causes harmful disturbances to radio or television reception which could be determined when the equipment is switchedonandoff theuserisinvitedtoattempttocorrectthedisturbance with one of the following measures Reposition or change the direction of the reception antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and the receive...

Page 12: ...s of the equipment characteristics and technical data overall dimen sions and identification of the equipment itself The customer Installer takes full responsibility if when reading this manual the chronological order of its presentation established by the manufacturer is not observed All information is provided considering occasional inclusion of that provided in previous chapters In certain case...

Page 13: ...ute the data supplied on the labels affixed to the equipment The labels affixed to the equipment must NOT be removed damaged stained hidden etc for any reason whatsoever The following information which is useful in identifying the product is printed on the printed circuit of the VSN300 Wifi Logger Card Manufacturer s Trade Mark CE Marking European Union RCM Marking Australia FCC ID The FCC ID is X...

Page 14: ... XX XX XX PRODUCT KEY XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Manufacturer s identification Model identification MAC address of the device Product code consisting of 16 characters This is required order to activate the device Serial number consisting of YY year of manufacture WW week of manufacture SSSSSS sequential number The identification label must be kept and should be placed in a dedicated area inside the quick...

Page 15: ...a sampling an average of less than 1 minute Local filing 30 day data log based on 15 minute intervals Updatability Remote via Aurora Vision Plant Management Platform local via Web user Interface 1 Advanced functions O M remote operations Changing inverter parameters 2 Updating inverter firmware 2 Smart Grid Function Grid control power management enabled 2 Power DC Direct current draw 2W Environmen...

Page 16: ...sing a smartphone or tablet on which the Plant Viewer for Mobile App has been installed therefore avoiding the need for accessing the Web interface When the inverter is connected to the WLAN network with access to the Internet the device allows data to be transferred to the Aurora Vision CLOUD platform for Internet monitoring using the Plant Portfolio Manager Plant Viewer Plant viewer for Mobile P...

Page 17: ...tial to provide operators with correct information They must therefore read and comply with the technical information given in the manual and in the attached documentation The instructions given in the manual do not replace the safety devices and technical data for installation and operation stuck on the product and they certainly do not replace the safety regulations in force in the country of in...

Page 18: ...rovision eyebolts or handles which can be used as anchorage points are inserted and or can be inserted The ropes and means used for lifting must be suitable for bearing the weight of the equipment Do not lift several units or or parts of the equipment at the same time unless otherwise indicated Unpacking and checking We remind you that the packaging elements cardboard cellophane staples adhesive t...

Page 19: ...1 Wi Fi Antenna 1 Cable clamp 1 Contains FCC ID X6W 3N16E Contains FCC ID X6W 3N16M FCC ID label 1 ABB VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD SN YYWWSSSSSS MAC XX XX XX XX XX XX PRODUCT KEY XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Identification label 1 In addition to what is explained in this guide the safety and installation information provided in the installation manual mus t be read and followed The technical documentat ion and...

Page 20: ... documentation For Safety reason only a qualified electrician who has received training and or has de mostrated skills and knowledge in construction and in operation of this unit can install this inverter The installation is done by qualified installers and or licensed electrician according to the applicable local code regulations The connection of an inverter energy system to an electrical instal...

Page 21: ...te of the inverter Final installation of the device must not compromise access to any disconnection devices that may be located externally Pleaserefertothewarrantytermsandconditionstoevaluateanypossiblewarrantyexclusions due to improper installation Some installation examples are provided below in different conditions and with the maximum recommended distances between the Inverter and the Wi Fi Ro...

Page 22: ...ced concrete Distance X between the Inverter and the Wi Fi Router any distance Installation not permitted Assess the possibility of externally positioning the Wi Fi router antenna extension or position the Wi Fi router near a window in the line of sight of the inverter Material of the structure any material Distance X between the Inverter and the Wi Fi Router less than 30m 100ft Installation permi...

Page 23: ...Material Relative signal reduction Open field 0 strength of approximately 50 metres Wood Glass From 0 to 10 Stone Plywood From 10 to 40 Reinforced concrete From 60 to 90 Metal Up to 100 The quality of the RF signal can be assessed during the installation stage where the signal is displayed in dBm 3 Install a Wi Fi signal repeater and place it in an area between the inverter and the router trying t...

Page 24: ... example the figures to the side show the areas subject to voltage inside the ABB TRIO inverter Red areas subject to input voltage DC Orange areas subject to output voltage AC Green areas subject to low voltage selv Disconnect any power supplies that may be connected to the configu rable relay The figure on the left shows the areas subject to voltage in the inverter under normal operating conditio...

Page 25: ...ed single or double connector Installation of the antenna The antenna must be installed on the outside of the inverter in the place of one of the service cable glands size M20 For installations on inverters for which an adapter is not required proceed as follows Remove one of the M20 service cable glands from the inverter using a 25mm wrench Pass the antenna connection cable into the inverter thro...

Page 26: ...RP SMA female The antenna connector is the most commonly used for these types of applications RP SMA In any case only use antennas which are RF Technology Corp Modell EA 79 F RP SMA or similar equal yield or less Installation of the board Before installing the board inside the inverter connect the antenna cable to the coaxial connector on the board During this stage make sure that the antenna cabl...

Page 27: ...2 23 24 Installation with dual connector Installation with single connector Duringthisstage carefullycheckthatalltheterminalsarecorrectlyaligned Anymisalignment of the terminals may result in irreversible damage to the board and or inverter Tighten the locking screw to secure the board to the inverter This screw secures the mounting bracket to a specific anchor point on the inverter and prevents a...

Page 28: ...oes not touch live parts during operation Once installation has been completed close the inverter cover and apply the following labels FCC label This label is supplied with the VSN300 Wifi Logger Card and must be positioned where it is clearly visible on the outside of the inverter in which the board is installed The FCC label contains the FCC ID of the VSN300 Wifi Logger Card Identification label...

Page 29: ...rating systems may differ The first setup of the screen can also be carried out using a smartphone or tablet on which the Plant Viewer for MobileApp has been installed For further information refer to the documentation available on http www abb com solarinverters Connection to the home Wi Fi network Enable Wi Fi on the device which is being used for the board setup tablet smartphone or PC and conn...

Page 30: ...i network Open the internet browser and enter the pre set IP address to access the setup page 192 168 117 1 A guided setup procedure will open consisting of a sequence of screens in which all the required fields must be completed correctly In the first screen select the required language and click on Next to continue ...

Page 31: ...Interface WUI integrated in the board Station Mode In this operating mode not only local but also remote monitoring is enabled through access to the Aurora Vision CLOUD platform Click on SCAN and from the drop down menu select the Wi Fi network to which the VSN300 board is to be connected if it is to operate in Station Mode or click on Skip this step if the board is to operate in AP mode VSN300 bo...

Page 32: ...as been selected confirm Select the mode for assigning the IP addresses configured on the destination network selecting from DHCP default and Static manual setup In the case of installations where more than one router is available for example with repeater functions the indication of the signal in dBm is useful for selecting the network with the largest signal In most setups the correct mode is DH...

Page 33: ...er to carry out the IP static address assigning Complete the additional fields at the bottom of the screen all the fields are mandatory with the exception of the secondary DNS server Enter the password for the destination network if necessary and start the connection attempt it will take a few seconds ...

Page 34: ... Name System DNS service In this way even if the IP address assigned to the VSN300 board should change over time dynamic IP it will always be possible to use the same Host Name which will remain unchanged over time The Host Name can always be received but taking into consideration that it is structured in the following way ABB SSSSSS PPPP WWYY LOCAL where SSSSSS Inverter serial number PPPP Inverte...

Page 35: ...ork password faulty or unreachable router replacing the router different SSID without the necessary setting updates Before proceeding with setup check that the device being used is connected to the same home Wi Fi network to which the VSN300 board has just been connected If the device is not connected select the Wi Fi network from those shown in the list and connect the device to the network enter...

Page 36: ...can be updated from Aurora Vision even at a later date If the Latitude or Longitude is entered in an incorrect format an error message will suggest the correct form of the data to be entered As in the example shown one of the most common cases is the incorrect use of the as a separator for the decimal point rather than the Latitude and Longitude are essential parameters Incorrect values could affe...

Page 37: ...ata contained in the integrated Web Server page Entering this password is not mandatory To set a password enter it twice and confirm by clicking Next To disable the password request for the User account tick the No Password box and confirm by clicking on Next The password must contain at least 5 alphanumeric characters UTF 8 code ...

Page 38: ... an account on theAurora Vision platform in order to allow access and plant registration on the Plant Viewer portal The account on the Aurora Vision platform will allow the plant owner to use the Plant Viewer portal and the Plant Viewer for Mobile App for remote monitoring If an account is required tick the box and confirm by clicking on Next to be redirected to the Web registration page The Admin...

Page 39: ...n created the VSN300 board is to be used in AP Mode and therefore as a local monitoring instrument with direct Wi Fi access and not through an Internet connection The plant owner or manager installer or maintenance technician intends to use the Plant Portfolio Manager portal To obtain an account enabled for Plant Portfolio Manager use go to www auroravision net and click on Register new user Furth...

Page 40: ...n Do not use the equipment if you do not have suitable qualifications to work on this equipment or similar products you are unable to understand how it works you are not sure what will happen when the buttons or switches are operated you notice any operating anomalies there are doubts or contradictions between your experience the manual and or other operators ABB cannot be held responsible for dam...

Page 41: ...ed 4 flashing red Led 5 off Led 6 yellow steady After having connected the VSN300 board to the Wi Fi router it stops operating in AP Mode and begins to operate in Station Mode In Station Mode the leds of the board modify and behave as follows Led 4 flashing red Led 5 green steady Led 6 off J1 U8 U3 U11 U7 J2 1 2 23 24 U8 U3 U11 U7 4 5 6 LED Led behaviour Description 4 Flashing Board powered 5 6 Gr...

Page 42: ...r variation of some data is reserved exclusively for specialized and qualified staff The incoming voltage must not exceed the maximum values shown in the technical data in order to avoid damaging the equipment Consult the technical data for further details Even during operation check that the environmental and logistic conditions are correct see installation chapter Make sure that the said conditi...

Page 43: ...a very brief DHCP lease time If verification of the address is required it is usually possible to obtain the client list and the corresponding IP addresses from the administrative panel of the Wi Fi router Connection with User account Open the internet browser and enter the IP address assigned by the rou ter at the board identified during the guided procedure The login page will open where the use...

Page 44: ...he HOME page where there is a summary of the data relating to the system power identified by the board The user can access the various Web Server pages from the navigation menu and can logout or change the password from the menu in the top left corner Instantaneous power Navigation menu Logout and password management Select the language Total energy of the day Graph of the day Indication of the op...

Page 45: ...ion gathers the main characteri stics of the installed devices in a table Instantaneous power Total energy of the day Summary of technical data of the Wi Fi board and inverter or real time operating data Selection of the Data board in real time and System information The VSN300 board can be configured in such a way that it transmits or does not transmit the data relating to the Aurora Vision platf...

Page 46: ...ent SN Serial number of the device affected by the event Device Typeofdeviceaffectedbytheevent inverterorlogger VSN300 Event Time event start and end time Code Event code for inverter error codes refer to the documentation of the inverter itself Description Brief description of the recorded event Duration Duration of the event data available once the recorded event is closed Status Indicates wheth...

Page 47: ... 000480AG 7 Operation installation or by an Admin account With User access the settings are read only Summary of the settings displayed in read only mode Displays the network data logging or plant settings ...

Page 48: ... 48 000480AG 7 Operation The ABOUT page displays the release notes of the various Firmware versions of the Wi Fi board ...

Page 49: ...l open where the user has to select the type of account with which the connection is to be made Select Admin from the options available Admin access requires a password enter this password and click on Sign In in order to login The Admin account password must be kept safe and must not be divulged to novice users Incorrect parameter setup will compromise data transmission and correct plant operatio...

Page 50: ...s the various Web Server pages from the navigation menu and can logout or change the password from the menu in the top left corner Instantaneous power Navigation menu Total energy of the day Graph of the day Logout and password management Select the language Indication of the operating status of the inverter or board Green no anomaly Yellow warning signal Wxxx Red error signal Exxxx ...

Page 51: ...The real time data is updated every minute while the system information gathers the main characteri stics of the installed devices in a table Instantaneous power Total energy of the day Summary of technical data of the Wi Fi board and inverter or real time operating data Selection of the Data board in real time and System information ...

Page 52: ...urora Vision platform The following is provided for each event SN Serial number of the device affected by the event Device Typeofdeviceaffectedbytheevent inverterorlogger VSN300 Event Time event start and end time Code Event code for inverter error codes refer to the documentation of the inverter itself Description Brief description of the recorded event Duration Duration of the event data availab...

Page 53: ...o AP Mode and vice versa Selection of Station Mode or AP Mode Host Name of the board to be used as an alternative to the IP address Table which displays the network settings modifiable in Station Mode or the Access point data generated by the board in AP Mode Saves the modifications made Selection of the network logger plant data settings or the inverter parameter settings Once the required values...

Page 54: ... with a sliding window type storage manage ment i e the oldest data is deleted in favour of new data The second group of parameters can be customised Send Live Data toAurora Vision Enable Disable the sending of data to the Aurora Vision cloud platform Send Events to Aurora Vision Enable Disable the sending of errors to the Aurora Vision cloud platform Automatic Check for FW Updates Enable Disable ...

Page 55: ...lled in the Inverter Parameters setting board this means that it is not necessary to operate directly on the board itself Modifying a parameter is obviously allowed within the range of permitted values Outside of this range it is not possible to confirm the modification by clicking on SAVE as with the other boards Plant data modifiable fields Saves the modifications made Selection of the network l...

Page 56: ...isplays the release notes of the various Firmware versions of the Wi Fi board and allows access to the registration page of the Aurora Vision portal where a new account can be registered Selection of the release notes or the registration page ...

Page 57: ...s on Forgot your password he will then be required to enter the identification code of the Product Key board The Product Key is a unique code which can be found on the identifi cation label supplied with the board Once the Product Key has been entered click on Reset to start the reset procedure and create a new password ABB VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD SN YYWWSSSSSS MAC XX XX XX XX XX XX PRODUCT KEY XX...

Page 58: ... in the installation phase a password does not have to be assig ned created for the USER However a password must be entered for theADMIN user This will allow the user interface parameters to be both read and modified The password must contain at least 5 alphanumeric characters UTF 8 code The Admin account password must be kept safe and must not be divulged to novice users Incorrect parameter setup...

Page 59: ...ter or to any device within which the board is installed In turn the responses generated by the inverter will be converted and sent to the Modbus client which has sent the commands Role of the Sunspec Adapter software Integration of the VSN300 in a SCADA system is made possible mainly thanks to the Modbus TCP communication protocol and the presence of the SunSpec Adapter software The SunSpecAdapte...

Page 60: ... inverters which communicates via the proprietary Aurora Protocol So the VSN300 s Modbus TCP server gateway pas ses an incoming Modbus command to the SunSpec Adapter first When a Modbus TCP client sends read commands to a legacy ABB inverter the VSN300 s Modbus TCP server will respond based on data that has been cached for that inverter by the SunSpec adapter when a Modbus TCP client sends a suppo...

Page 61: ...ress assigned to the VSN300 board 502 port used for enabling the communication between the Modbus TCP client external monitoring or SCADA system and server VSN300 Protocol_address 247 in case of communication between VSN300 board and inverter via INTERCOM bus AURORA PROTOCOL address in case communication between VSN300 board and inverter via legacy bus Modbus TCP register map The Modbus TCP regist...

Page 62: ...o always possible to manually check for updates by clicking on Check for FW Update The update can be carried out in one of two ways Enabling the download from the ABB remote servers and therefore the installation of new Firmware this function is only available in Station Mode and therefore when there is an internet connection Transferring the new Firmware to be installed file with tib or ben exten...

Page 63: ...a message appears below the button During the Firmware updating process a progress bar allows the user to see a percentage of the process completion At the end of the update the updated device will automatically restart Firmware update progress bar The Firmware updating operation particularly regarding the inverter can require a considerable amount of time This can range from a few minutes up to a...

Page 64: ... Also ensure that the file you are attempting to transfer is the file which has been officially released byABB and that it is not corrupted The UPDATE key is disabled until the file has been transferred completely If an error continues to appear contact ABB technical department for further information Once the upload has been completed successfully the update stage can be launched i e the new FW c...

Page 65: ...evice will automatically restart Firmware update progress bar The Firmware updating operation particularly regarding the inverter can require a considerable amount of time This can range from a few minutes up to an hour Always wait for the procedure to finish completely and do not disconnect the inverter from the power source until the procedure has been completed successfully ...

Page 66: ...or corrosive products that may corrode parts of the equipment or generate electrostatic charges Avoid temporary repairs All repairs should be carried out using only genuine spare parts The maintenance technician is under an obligation to promptly report any anomalies DO NOT allow the equipment to be used if problems of any kind are found and restore the normal conditions correctly or otherwise mak...

Page 67: ...pt to modify the SSID of the WI Fi network to which the board is to be connected for example replacing the spaces with _ The Wi Fi network to which the VSN300 board is to be connected is set so as not to be identified hidden network The VSN300 board is not able to connect to a hidden network Set the Wi Fi network to which the board is to be connected visible network then identify and connect the V...

Page 68: ...WUI or the IP address could have been modified by the Wi Fi router to which the bard is connected Access the WUI of the VSN300 board using its Host Name the DNS service must be enabled If possible access the pages of the Wi Fi router web server to which the board is connected and read the new dynamic IP address assigned to the VSN300 board Switch off the Wi Fi router to which the board is connecte...

Page 69: ...uipment displays cables batteries accumulators etc and therefore the customer must dispose of these substances which are potentially harmful to the environment in accordance with the regulations in force in the country of installation If the equipment is dismantled in order to dispose of the products that it is composed of you must adhere to the regulations in force in the country of destination a...