Solare-datensysteme Solar-Log Manuel d'utilisateur

1 Installation manualSolar-Log™EN

10Introduction1 IntroductionThis installation manual is intended for use by solar energy technicians and professional electricians. User manuals are

100Configuring connected devices18�7 BatteryThe following configuration options are available for connected batteries from the Battery menu (it only

101Configuring Plant Data19 Configuring Plant DataThere are settings for the following sections in the Plant menu:•General•Graphic•Plant groups•For

102Configuring Plant Data19�2 Plant groupsSince the Solar-Log™ can manage up to 100 inverters at the same time, it is helpful to divide these invert-

103Configuring Plant Dataways scales the graphics up as much as possible in the yield data section. The auto scaling can be disabled again for the res

104Configuring Plant Data19�5 Defining the Feed-in tariThe feed-in tariff is generally used to calculate a PV plant's output in financial terms.

105Configuring Plant DataSelf-consumption modeThis mode is used in cases in which there is no reimbursement from a feed-in tariff. There is a financia

106Configuring Plant DataThe following settings based on the market integration model 90/10 are displayed as an example in the illustration "Tari

107Configuring Notifications20 Configuring NotificationsVarious types of notifications can be configured in the Notifications menu.The following tabs ca

108Configuring Notifications20�2 Device notificationsIf certain status or fault codes occur, Solar-Log™ can send messages by e-mail or text message (S

109Configuring NotificationsFilter status and fault codesThe default setting is that messages are sent for all fault codes. Custom limits to sending n

11Notes for the Firmware Update2 Notes for the Firmware UpdateThe following models may be updated to the Solar-Log Firmware Version 3.3.0:•Solar-Log

110Configuring Notifications20�3 YieldYield notifications can be configured in this tab.Notifications per e-mailProcedureSelect the extent of the yie

111Configuring Notifications20�4 Alarm (only Solar-Log 1000 and 2000)The Solar-Log™ continuously monitors its internal alarm contact. If this contact

112Configuring Notifications•Enter the monitoring end•Enter the Minimum amount of feed-in power•Enter the Deviation as a percentage•Enter the faul

113Configuring NotificationsSave allWhen using this button, all of the settings are saved for all of the detected devices.Using the same settings for

114Editing Data21 Editing DataThe Configuration | Data menu offers several functions in regard to the data recorded by the Solar-Log™ and contains th

115Editing DataImport daily data Calculate monthly/yearly data restart•The Solar-Log™ resets itself•Check the imported data in the yield data sectio

116Editing Data•Depending on your browser settings, a window pops up with the options to open the file with a program or save file.•Select Save file

117Editing DataRestoring configuration from USB sectionThis function imports the solarlog_config.dat (or solarlog_config_YYMMDD.dat) configuration fil

118Editing DataSaving data backup to hard drive sectionWith the function a backup can be created and saved to a hard disk. A Solar-Log backup file has

119Editing DataRestoring backup from USB sectionThis function restores a backup file with the name solarlog_backup.dat from the USB stick connected di

12Updating from Firmware 2.x to 3.x3 Updating from Firmware 2�x to 3�xThe following note is for the Solar-Log 200, 500 and 1000 models when updating

120Editing DataResetting inverter configuration sectionIf the Device Detection needs to be started again, it is recommended to delete the previous inv

121System Configuration22 System ConfigurationThe Configuration | System menu has the basic settings for the Solar-Log™ and contains the following tabs

122System ConfigurationNote We advise installers to discuss with their customers the scope of the settings in the area of feed-in management, to block

123System ConfigurationTime sectionSolar-Log™ has an integrated real-time clock which can maintain the clock time even in the case of a power failure

124System ConfigurationAutomatic time synchronization sectionTo automatically synchronize the system time, the Solar-Log™ regularly contacts a network

125System ConfigurationSlide show sectionAfter the selected time, the display shows "Overview graph – Daily graph – Monthly graph – Yearly graph

126System ConfigurationNote Before manual updating, it is important to save the current system data and make a backup.Note Clear the browser's ca

127System ConfigurationNote By activating this function, you give Solare Datensysteme GmbH permission to auto-matically load minor updates. This funct

128Special functions23 Special functionsThe following functions are available in the special functions section:•Smart Home or Smart Energy•Feed-In M

129Special functions•Automatic timerThe automatic time profile operators independent of the current PV production. Up to 10 periods can be defined ba

13Safety information4 Safety information4�1 Target group for this manualIn order to protect people, the product itself, and other equipment, please

130Special functions23�2 Feed-In ManagementAccess Feed-in Management via the menu Configuration | Special Functions| Feed-in Management.In this secti

131Special functionsPlant passwordsThe log-on data can be entered for the inverters in the Configuration | Special Functions | Feed-in Man-agement |

132Special functions23�2�2 Active powerThe following modes are available from the Special Functions | Feed-in Management | Active power menu:•Deacti

133Special functionsDynamic control for different module orientations Depending on the plant, there might be different module orientations. To integr

134Special functionsChannel settings for power reduction sectionThe relay outputs for the ripple control receiver are connected to the PM+ input of th

135Special functionsFor each level, the input signal combination and a value for the power in % is entered. Checking the box next to the digital input

136Special functions23�2�5 Remote controlled active power reduction with the calculation of self-consumption (only Solar-Log™ PM+)This function is an

137Special functionsNote The 70% reduction is always applied to the entire plant. All of the inverters are controlled on the same level by the Solar-L

138Special functions23�2�8 Adjustable reductionThis function allows the maximum amount of grid feed-in power to be configured. The reduction level in

139Special functions23�2�9 Adjustable Reduction with the Calculation of Self-ConsumptionThis function allows the maximum amount of grid feed-in power

14Electric current5 Electric currentDANGERRisk of death by electric shock if inverters are opened.Never open the inverter housing when the inverter i

140Special functionsNote The configuration for reactive power is always emanated from the reference direction, from the side of the Solar-Log™.The pow

141Special functions23�3�3 Fixed reactive power in VarReactive Power ManagementThis function allows the connected inverters to generate a certain rea

142Special functions23�3�4 Variable cos (Phi) shift factor over characteristic curve P/PnThe function allows the cos (Phi) to be adjusted according t

143Special functions23�3�5 Variable reactive power via the characteristic curve Q(U) (only Solar-Log 2000 with Utility Meter)In order to be able to

144Special functions•SAVE settings.The characteristic curve displayed changes according to the values entered.4-point characteristic curveBy selectin

145Special functions23�3�6 Remote-controlled fixed value cos (Phi) shift factor only Solar-Log™ PM+)This option allows the cos (Phi) shift factor to b

146Special functionsversions can be configured.Ripple control receivers generally possess 2 to 5 relays. The assignment of the individual relay states

147Special functionsWhen the switch is activated, the configuration page reloads itself. The corresponding characteristic curves need to be defined. T

148Special functions23�4 Linking (only Solar-Log 1000 and 2000)The linking function is to be used when there are not enough interfaces on one Solar-L

149Special functions23�5 ProfileFor feed-in management, PM+ profiles come with the Solar-Log™ PM Package equipment. These profiles contain the pre-con

15Package contents6 Package contentsCheck the package contents before proceeding to assembly and install. Report any damage or missing parts to the

150Special functionsNote If a new PM+Profile needs to be imported, the current profile has to be reset first.Note A special operator specific installa

151Special functions23�6 Direct MarketingNote With the amendment of the German Renewable Energy Act (EEG 2014), direct market-ing is required for all

152Special functionsBy means of a corresponding license key, we offer various license models.The following license models are available:•Plant size t

153Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1200 and 2000)24 Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1200 and 2000)The display of the Solar-Log 1200 and

154Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1200 and 2000)24�2 Control Elements on the DisplayYou can access the sub menus by tapping on the symbol on

155Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1200 and 2000)24�4�1 Initial configuration (only Solar-Log 1200)The initial configuration is automatically

156Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1200 and 2000)Fig.: Display: Device selection in the initial congurationFig.: Display: Power meter selecti

157Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1200 and 2000)24�5 Device Detection (only Solar-Log 1200)•Access this function from the Configuration | S

158Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1200 and 2000)Fig.: Display: Device detection completed24�5�1 Easy Installation (only Solar-Log 1200)After

159Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1200 and 2000)24�6 Basic settings menuThe Basic settings is divided into the following sections:•Network•

16Wall mounting7 Wall mountingThe device is produced according to protection class IP20 and is intended only for installation in interior areas that

160Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1200 and 2000)By tapping on Next, the second page of network settings appears.On the second page of the men

161Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1200 and 2000)solarlog_backup.dat solarlog_config.dat•This data can be saved elsewhere as a backup or impo

162Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1200 and 2000)Procedure•Select firmware update.•A firmware file is searched for on the USB stick that is

163Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 500)25 Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 500)25�1 Display: normal operationDuring normal operations,

164Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 500)25�3 Defining system settingsUnder System settings the following settings are made:•Language•Country

165Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 500)25�3�4 Correcting the Day Light Saving Time settings•Select System | Date/Time | Day Light Saving Ti

166Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 500)25�4 Configuring network settings ("Network" menu)The network configuration, i.e. allocation

167Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 500)•Turn DNS Server on/off In some networks, the DNS server is a separate address for resolving Internet

168Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 500)25�5�4 Setting Power meter on S0 inputIf an external S0 power meter is used, it must be activated here

169Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 500)25�5�7 Re-detecting inverters If new inverters have been added to the system or replaced, it will also

17Wall mountingNote concern-ing Solar-Log GPRSThe SIM card should be inserted (see Chapter 9.1 on page 30) before attaching the unit, as the insertion

170Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 500)25�6�2 PIN lock (Internal | PIN lock)Here, a 4 digit PIN code can be entered to restrict access to the

171Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000)26 Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000)26�1 Working with the touchscreenThe display of the So

172Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000)26�2 Display menu structureThe main menu consists of the following four sections:•Graphic•Diagnosis

173Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000)26�4 Initial configuration The "Initial configuration" menu is opened automatically at the

174Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000)26�4�2 Inverter selection In the inverter selection, manufacturers of the inverters connected to Sola

175Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000)Procedure•Select Config./Start/Inverter detection from the menu.•Touch Start.•The following overvie

176Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000)To configure the basic network settings:Go to the Config. menu | Basic | Network .Here, the IP address

177Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000)Alternate DNS serverIn some networks, the DNS server is a separate address for resolving Internet addr

178Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000)Test field strengthIf the network connection has been set up through a GPRS modem, this button can be

179Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000)IP settings for WiFi operation Dialog boxes•Obtain automatically (DHCP) The IP address can be obtaine

18Unit connections8 Unit connections8�1 Solar-Log 200 Top connectionsFig.: Top Connections Solar-Log 200Solar-Log 200S0-IN A S0-OutS0 pulse input fo

180Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000)•Touch Add to select from the inverters list, then touch Back to close the list.•Under Name you can

181Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000)New numberInput box for entering a new number.Unit name, Address / Serial numberDisplay fields only, n

182Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000)How to change the pulse factor:•Touch the input box for the Pulse Factor The virtual keyboard appears

183Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000)•Enter the number of the module field and confirm with OK.•Touch Save and then Next to go to the nex

184Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000)26�8 Defining the solar plant's forecast dataBy setting forecast values for the yield data, you c

185Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000)Note The monthly percentages must add up to 100%.26�9 Setting up plant monitoringFrom the menu Config

186Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000)These check boxes are used to activate the display on the corresponding interface, and appear in the v

187Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000)26�12 RS485 wireless communications package: Testing the connectionThis dialog box is used to test th

188Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000)26�13 Making data correctionsYou can adjust the values for previous days or change daily totals from

189Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000)26�14 Configuring internal device settingsThe internal settings of the device can be configured from Co

19Unit connectionsBottom connectionsFig.: Bottom connections Solar-Log 200Solar-Log 200RS485/422 - B RS485 interface, 6 pin:Connection for inverters a

190Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000)Note If there was an error in the PIN code confirmation (in the Repeat box), an error message is displ

191Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000)26�15 Updating firmware automatically or manuallyTo download firmware updates, the Solar-Log 1000 must

192Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1000)26�17 Setting the country settingsThe country settings set the currency, date format and time format

193Unit connections

194Unit connections

195Notifications on the LCD Status Display (Solar-Log 300, 1200 and 2000)27 Notifications on the LCD Status Display (Solar-Log 300, 1200 and 2000)The S

196Notifications on the LCD Status Display (Solar-Log 300, 1200 and 2000)MeterBooting progressSIM cardEasy Installation activeGPRS availableNoticatio

197Notifications on the LCD Status Display (Solar-Log 300, 1200 and 2000)In this manual, the blinking symbols are depicted like this:Fig.: Blinking In

198Notifications on the LCD Status Display (Solar-Log 300, 1200 and 2000)27�2 Notifications on the LCD displayThere is a difference between the Easy I

199Notifications by LED (Solar-Log 200, 500 and 1000)28 Notifications by LED (Solar-Log 200, 500 and 1000)28�1 LED status indicationsOn the front of t

2 Publisher:Solare Datensysteme GmbHFuhrmannstr. 972351 Geislingen-BinsdorfGermanyInternational supportTel.:+49 7428 9418 -640Fax:+49 7428 9418 -280e-

20Unit connections8�2 Solar-Log 300Top connectionsFig.: Top Connections Solar-Log 300Solar-Log 300S0-IN A S0-OutS0 pulse input for connec-tion to an

200Notifications by LED (Solar-Log 200, 500 and 1000)FaultsLED 1 LED 2 LED E LED P Meaning and possible remedyquickly quickly off For 5 min. during in

201Faults29 Faults29�1 Restarting and resetting29�1�1 Reset buttonsEffects of reset button:•Device is restarted (reset)•Factory settings are resto

202FaultsRestartingPress the reset button with a paper clip or similar pointed object•The Solar-Log™ beeps and the following is displayed on the LCD:

203FaultsRestoring the factory settingsPress and hold the reset button with a non-conducting pointed object•The Solar-Log™ beeps and the following is

204Faults29�2 Fault messages29�2�1 Fault messages GPRSThese fault messages are shown in the LCD display and also in the Status box under Configuratio

205Faults29�2�2 Fault messages timeThese fault messages are displayed on the LCD displayFault messages TimeError code Message Possible cause or reme

206Faults29�2�4 Fault messages InternetThese fault messages are displayed on the LCD display.The Internet symbol blinks and the corresponding error c

207Faults29�2�5 Fault messages Export to External Server and BackupThese messages are shown in the Status box under Configuration | Network | Export

208FaultsFault messages Export (FTP)Error code Message Possible cause or remedy116 Socket could not be con-nected. Theconnectionisbeingblockedby

209FaultsFault messages Export (FTP)Error code Message Possible cause/remedy165 Proxy no authentication headerThe proxy server did not request a suppo

21Unit connectionsBottom connectionsFig.: Bottom connections Solar-Log 300Solar-Log 300RS485/422 - B RS485 interface, 6 pin:Connection for inverters a

210FaultsError when sending e-mail via a secure connection51 SSL session could not be established.This is an internal error. => Contact support i

211Faults29�3�1 Portal Transfer Fault messagesPortal Transfer Fault messagesError code Message Possible cause/remedy101 The server address could not

212Faults29�3�3 Special casesThe e-mail symbol blinksThere are unread notifications. These can be read from•the display (only Solar-Log 1200 and

213Disposal30 Disposal WARNINGSolar-Log™ contains electronic components that can release highly toxic sub-stances if burned or disposed of along with

214Technical Data31 Technical DataProduct comparison Solar-Log200Solar-Log500Solar-Log1000Inverter communication / inverter = INVPM+ (2)PM+ / WiFi (2

215Technical DataProduct comparison Solar-Log200Solar-Log500Solar-Log1000Ethernet networkInterfacesUSB ash drive - -External Analog / GPRS (GSM) mode

216Technical DataTop Features Solar-Log200Solar-Log500Solar-Log1000CompatibilityCompatible with all major inverters on the mar-ket, see www.solar-log.

217Technical DataProduct comparison Solar-Log 300 Solar-Log 1200 Solar-Log 2000Basic functionsPM+ (2)PM+ / WiFi (2)-PM+ / GPRS (2)Bluetooth (BT) (2)-W

218Technical DataProduct comparisonSolar-Log 300 Solar-Log 1200 Solar-Log 2000VisualizationIntegrated Web ServersGraphic visualization – PC local and

219Technical DataTop FeaturesSolar-Log 300 Solar-Log 1200 Solar-Log 2000LCD Status Display Status display for installation and operationsEasy Installa

22Unit connections8�3 Solar-Log 500Top connectionsFig.: Top Connections Solar-Log 500Solar-Log 500S0-IN A S0-OutS0 pulse input for connec-tion to an

220Technical DataInterfacesSolar-Log 300 Solar-Log 1200 Solar-Log 2000Inverter interfaceRS485/RS422 – interface usageRS485 / RS422 – combined in-terfa

221Technical DataNetworkNetwork Connection to the Internet (Ethernet, xed IP address or DHCP)GPRS (optional)Antenna connection and SIM card slot for

222Appendix32 Appendix32�1 Internet portsIf the Solar-Log™ is connected to the Internet via a router, you must ensure that the following ports on the

223Appendix32�2 Country specific inverter detection with Easy InstallationDuring the Easy Installation, the Solar-Log™ interfaces are check for connec

224Appendix32�3 Wiring meters to record self-consumptionTo record self-consumption, an additional meter also has to be installed. There are two optio

225Appendix32�3�2 Recording with a bidirectional meterIf there is feed-in in a sub-distribution, the option mentioned above can be used. In thiscase,

226Appendix32�4 Connection examples for ripple control receivers Grid operators have not agreed on a universal standard for ripple control receiver s

227Appendix32�4�1 Variation with 4 relays (ENBW >100kWp)SpecificationsRipple control receiver signalsLevel K1 K2 K3 K4 Power1 On Off Off Off 100%2

228AppendixConfiguration in browser menuRemote controlled active power reduction Configuration | Special Functions | Feed-in Management | Active Power

229Appendix32�4�2 Variation with 2 relaysSpecificationsRipple control receiver signalsLevel K1 K2 Power1 Off Off 100%2 On Off 60%3 Off On 30%4 On On

23Unit connectionsBottom connectionsFig.: Bottom connections Solar-Log 500Solar-Log 500RS485/422 - B RS485 interface, 6 pin:Connection for inverters a

230AppendixConfiguration in browser menuRemote controlled active power reduction Configuration | Special Functions | Feed-in Management | Active Power

231Appendix32�4�3 Variation with 3 relaysSpecificationsRipple control receiver signalsLevel K1 K2 Power1 Off Off 100%2 On Off 60%3 Off On 30%4 On On

232AppendixConfiguration in browser menuRemote controlled active power reduction Configuration | Special Functions | Feed-in Management | Active Power

233Appendix32�4�4 Variation with 5 relays (including emergency stop)SpecificationsRipple control receiver signalsLevel K1 K2K3 K4 K5Power1 On Off Off

234AppendixConnecting PM+ terminal connector and ripple control receiverPIN Assignment Meaning1 +5V Control voltage for active power2 D_IN_1 Level 1 1

235Appendix32�5 Digital InterfacesSolar-Log™provides two interfaces for exporting the current data.The data is updated every 15-60 seconds.WARNINGThe

236AppendixYearly yield Wh 32 bit un-signed3.514 2 04 Total yield for the year from all of the invert-ersTotal yield Wh 32 bit un-signed3.516 2 04 Tot

237Appendix32�5�2 JSON InterfacesThe JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) is a compact data format to transmit data between applications. The objects do

238AppendixJSON ObjectsData point Value range Unit Index DescriptionlastUpdateTime DWORDTime in the format dd.mm.yy; hh.min-min, secsec100TimePac DWOR

239Appendix32�6 Dimensions Gehäuse Solar-Log™

24Unit connections8�4 Solar-Log 1000Top connectionsTop connectionsFig.: Top Connections Solar-Log 1000Solar-Log 1000S0-IN A S0-OutS0 pulse input for

240List of Figures33 List of FiguresFig.: Solar-Log™ wall mounting ...

241List of FiguresFig.: Display: Device selection in the initial conguration ...

The copyright of these instructions remains with the manufacturer. No part of these instructions may be reproduced in any form or processed, duplicate

25Unit connectionsBottom connectionsFig.: Top Connections Solar-Log 1000Solar-Log 1000Relay Relay with change-over contactRS485 - A RS485 interface, 4

26Unit connections8�5 Solar-Log 1200Top connectionsFig.: Top Connections Solar-Log 1200Solar-Log 1200S0-IN A S0-OutS0 pulse input for connec-tion to

27Unit connectionsBottom connectionsFig.: Top Connections Solar-Log 1200Solar-Log 1200Relay Relay with change-over contactRS485 - A RS485 interface, 4

28Unit connections8�6 Solar-Log 2000Top connectionsFig.: Top Connections Solar-Log 2000Solar-Log 2000S0-IN A S0-OutS0 pulse input for connec-tion to

29Unit connectionsBottom connectionsFig.: Top Connections Solar-Log 2000Solar-Log 2000Relay Relay with change-over contactRS485 - A RS485 interface, 4

3 Table of Contents1 Introduction ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 1

30Optional Connections9 Optional ConnectionsSolar-Log™ devices are available as different models which can be equipped accordingly with additional in

31Optional ConnectionsNoteWe recommend checking and cleaning SIM cards once a year. The contact points of the SIM card could start corroding due to hu

32Optional ConnectionsThe current transformers have to be connected to the Meter interface with the secondary side. Fig.: Two 6-pin terminal block c

33Optional ConnectionsCurrent transformers from Solare-Datensysteme GmbHSolare-Datensysteme offers the following current transformers that are special

34Connector Assignments and Wiring10 Connector Assignments and WiringThe following connecting cables, which may be needed for various purposes, are no

35Connector Assignments and Wiring10�1 Notes on wiring the connectionsThe wiring of the inverters and accessories needs to be carried out with the gr

36Connector Assignments and Wiring10�2 RS485-A (only Solar-Log 1000, 1200 and 2000)Use the provided terminal block connectors when connecting invert

37Connector Assignments and Wiring10�3 RS485/422 - BUse the provided terminal block connectors when connecting inverters or accessories to the RS485/

38Connector Assignments and Wiring10�4 RS485/422 - C (only Solar-Log 2000)Use the provided terminal block connectors when connecting inverters or acc

39Connector Assignments and Wiring10�5 S0 Solar-Log 300, 1200 and 2000 have the following SO interfaces:•S0-IN B and •combined SO_OUT_IN interface

4 10 Connector Assignments and Wiring �������������������������������������������������������������������3410�1 Notes on wiring the connections ����

40Connector Assignments and Wiring10�5�2 S0 OUT IN (S0-IN A and S0-OUT)The S0_OUT_IN interface is a hardware interface used for recording measurement

41Connector Assignments and Wiring10�6 PM+The Solar-Log™ PM+ models come with a 6-pin PM+ interface on the top side of the Solar-LogTM.The interface

42Connecting the inverters11 Connecting the invertersAs each inverter manufacturer uses different wiring connections and connectors, the correspondin

43Connecting the inverters11�1 Switch o the inverters and Solar-Log™�Switching inverters offBefore a making a cable connection between the Solar-Log

44Connecting accessories12 Connecting accessories12�1 Sensor Box Basic and ProfessionalThese sensors record both Irradiation sensor and module tempe

45Connecting accessoriesProcedure•The four wires in the connection cable must be connected to the 4-pin terminal block connector on the Solar-Log™. •

46Connecting accessories12�2 Sensor Box Professional PlusThe Sensor Box Professional Plus is used to record the Irradiation from the sun. This access

47Connecting accessoriesFitting optional sensorsThe ambient temperature sensor must be fitted in a shady place with a wall bracket. The connection plu

48Connecting accessoriesProcedure•The four wires in the connection cable must be connected to the 4-pin terminal block connector on the Solar-Log™. •

49Connecting accessories12�3 Ripple Control ReceiverThe Solar-Log™ PM+ series contains an additional 6-pin interface which allows up to two ripple co

5 15 Main menu ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7416 Configurati

50Connecting accessories12�4 Large External DisplaysLarge external displays can be connected to the Solar-Log™ via two interfaces:•Connection via RS

51Connecting accessoriesConnection through S0 outputIf the S0 output is used, only the current feed-in power can be transmitted in the form of a pulse

52Connecting accessories12�5 External power meterExternal power meters can be connected to every Solar-Log™ model via the S0 input and/or the RS-485

53Connecting accessoriesExternal power meters/net energy metersWith multiple phase meters, a basic distinction is made between phase-exact and net ene

54Connecting accessories12�6 Wiring for S0 meterThe SO connection for external power meters is connected to a 6-pin S0 In/Out connection (S0-IN A and

55Connecting accessoriesWiring for Inepro 1250D meter via S0Article Number: 255421Inepro 1250DS0 Solar-Log™Power meterPIN Assignment1 Pin 9 - S0+2 Pin

56Connecting accessories12�7 Wiring for RS485 meterThe meter's RS485 output can be connected to any RS485 interface (A, B and C) on the Solar-Lo

57Connecting accessoriesNoteThese meters cannot be used together at the same bus input with inverters that are connected to RS422 (e.g. Fronius).Note

58Connecting accessories12�8 Installation Utility Meter (only Solar-Log 1000 and 2000)The Solar-Log™ Utility Meter is a universal metering device. It

59Connecting accessoriesConnecting the Utility Meter to the power gridFig.: Utility Meter connection diagram for voltage measurements in low-voltage p

6 20 Configuring Notifications ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 10720�1 Recipient �������������

60Connecting accessoriesFig.: Utility Meter connection diagram for current measurements with current transformersProcedure•Enter the supply voltage i

61Connecting accessoriesNote The measurement voltage must in effect be at least 10V or an exact measurement is not possible.•Connect the Utility Mete

62Connecting accessories12�9 Solar-Log™ Smart Relay BoxThe Smart Relay Box makes it possible to switch 8 relays via the Smart Home control logic depe

63Connecting accessoriesNote The Solar-Log™ Smart Relay Box cannot be connected together with PM+ packages on a Solar-Log™.Relay output assignmentsFig

64Other connections13 Other connections13�1 Alarm contact (only Solar-Log 1000 and 2000)The Solar-Log 1000 and 2000 have an alarm contact which is t

65Other connections13�2 Relay (only Solar-Log 1000, 1200 and 2000)The Solar-Log™ has a potential-free control relay, which is activated under the fol

66Installation14 InstallationThe Solar-Log™ has an integrated web server, which contains all the software necessary for operation and configuration.No

67Installation14�1�1 Instructions for connection through the PowerLine package If using the Solar-Log™ PowerLine package, the Solar-Log™ can be conne

68Installation14�2�1 Carrying out the initial set up of the Solar-Log 200 and 300The initial configuration of Solar-Log 300 is made via the web browse

69Installation14�3�1 Carrying out the initial set up of the Solar-Log 1200The initial configuration of Solar-Log 1200 is made via a Web browser.Proced

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70Installation14�5 Starting the configurationThe various options to open the main menu of the Solar-Log™ are listed below:Device URL•Start the web br

71InstallationAlternatively, the Solar-Log™ can also be accessed as follows:IP address from an automatic IP range •Start web browser•Enter http://1

72Installation14�6 Using the browser menuThe browser menu of the Solar-Log™ functions like a website.The menu is divided into three main sections:•

73InstallationControl elementsThe following control elements are used in the browser menu:Control elements in the browser menuControl element MeaningT

74Main menu15 Main menuThe main menu is divided into the following sections:•Configuration•Diagnosis•Yield dataThe sections Diagnostic and Yield d

75Configuration Menu16 Configuration MenuThe Configuration menu is divided into the following sub-sections:•Network•Internet•Devices•Plant•Notific

76Configuration Menu16�2 EthernetFig.: Ethernet settingsThe Ethernet settings for the Solar-Log™ are adjusted in this tab.Obtain IP address automatic

77Configuration Menuway). If an Alternate DNS server is needed, switch the function to activated and enter the IP address of the DNS server.Once finis

78Configuration MenuAPN shortcutSelection of major mobile service providers (APN user and password are automatically filled in)APNAPN (Access Point Na

79Configuration MenuPUK entryA locked SIM card can be unlocked in the SIM PUK menu. Enter the PUK code / super PIN of the SIM card and then go to Send

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80Configuration Menu16�3�1 General Information about GPRS Devices We recommend checking and cleaning SIM cards once a year.The contact points of the

81Configuration Menu16�4 WiFi (only Solar-Log WiFi)Fig.: WiFi settingsThe Solar-Log™ WiFi models are equipped to be connected in a wireless local are

82Configuration MenuNetwork Settings sectionThe Start search button is used to initiate a search for wireless networks. The status Searching is dis-pl

83Configuration Menu16�5 ProxyFig.: Proxy settingsThe proxy function is not enabled by default. To use a proxy Display advanced configuration needs t

84Internet Configuration17 Internet ConfigurationSelect Configuration | Internet from the menu.The following tabs can be displayed:•Access type•Port

85Internet ConfigurationProcedure•Select the type of Portal.•In the Transfer Settings section. •Activate transfers.•Enter the portal server (e.g.

86Internet ConfigurationConnection securityThe security method from the particular e-mail provider has to be selected next to the point Connection sec

87Internet Configuration17�5 ExportThe automatic data export allows the yield data to be periodically transferred to the server. Various data formats

88Configuring connected devices18 Configuring connected devicesFrom the menu Configuration | Devices, the PV plant components connected to the Solar-L

89Configuring connected devicesSection RS485-BRS485-B is a combined interface on which an RS422 inverter can also be connected. Here you can configure

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90Configuring connected devices18�2 Defining Smart Home / Smart Energy switchesThe switches that are to be used for the Smart Home / Smart Energy fun

91Configuring connected devicesNote When a new device is configured in the switch configuration section, a detection needs to be performed, otherwise

92Configuring connected devices18�3 Defining the Solar-Log™ Meter (only Solar-Log™ Meter)With this model version, an extra tab Meter is displayed in t

93Configuring connected devicesInput definition section•The following CTs are available: Solar-Log™ CT 16A Solar-Log™ CT 100A - C Solar-Log™ CT 100A

94Configuring connected devices18�4 Device DetectionDuring the Device Detection process, all of the predefined devices in the Device Definition menu

95Configuring connected devices18�5 Configuring devicesAfter the Device Detection has been successfully completed, the detected devices have to be def

96Configuring connected devices•SAVE settings18�5�2 Configuring power metersA function needs to be assigned to power meters to configure them.Possible

97Configuring connected devices18�5�4 Configuring EGO Smart HeatersEGO Smart Heaters can be selected from the drop-down menu from the Device Configurat

98Configuring connected devices18�5�5 Configuring IDM Heat PumpsIDM heat pumps can be selected from the drop-down menu from the Device Configuration m

99Configuring connected devices18�5�6 Module FieldsEach connected MPP tracker is assigned to a module field. Module fields are subdivided according to