Solectria SolrenView Installation Manual
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1. Web Based Monitoring 5 CSOLECTRIA A YASKAWA COMPANY 10 6 Service Information 10 6 1 10 6 2 10 6 3 10 6 4 10 6 5 Service Request When you request service Solectria Renewables will require the following information 1 The model name and serial number of your product 2 Information about the installation and use of the unit 3 Information about the failure and or reason for the return 4 A copy of your dated proof of purchase Warranty Claim In any warranty claim dated proof of purchase must accompany the product and the product must not have been disassembled or modified without prior written authorization by Solectria Renewables Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following forms 1 The dated purchase receipt from the original purchase of the product at point of sale to the end user or 2 The dated merchant invoice or purchase receipt showing original equipment manufacturer OEM status or 3 The dated invoice or purchase receipt showing the product exchanged under warranty Replacement Unit Solectria Renewables will send a replacement unit if it is determined that the customer needs a replacement unit in advance of a repair of defective product shipping cost covered by Solectria Renewables The defective unit must be returned in the same packaging that the replacement unit was sent in Returning the Failed Unit The failed unit MUST be returned to Solectria Renewables it should NOT be o2. 192 168 1 11 and a subnet mask of 255 255 255 0 the default gateway is 0 0 0 0 in the event that DHCP fails during start up Use a switch hub router and or crossover cable to connect to this IP address via a web browser in order to reconfigure its IP settings After entering the IP address click on the settings tab Installation and Operation Manual DOCR 060005 Rev B 15 SolrenView Web Based Monitoring 5 CSOLECTRIA A YASKAWA COMPANY 00 90 2 d8 09 9 C20090817 bin Current time aug 17 2009 14 53 96 start time 2009 08 17 17 54 38 COMMERCIAL Main Settings Data Polling Interval 10 secs Meter Count 1234 0 1 000 0 Kh Device s found 1 _RS48522 2009 08 17 15 27 03 PV System Power 0 0 W PV Total Energy 1000 0 Kh DC AC GF DC DC AC AC DC AC AC JAC s ey HW HW Error m S ERS eee ees Ral ee ee Et 5 es al ceil a ea Eal Ee eae aw Je W KA ON kWh b Ib b Code lkb Coded Ish Ish msh h Pv bo bo bo bo b b lioa bsecee 00 0 asew 2650 bo hono box m bon box oan oon en Olh Volt Volt Very Volt Volt Very Freq Freq Freq Very Clear Volt Clear Volt Clear Freq Token WAC WAC High High Low Low High Low Low High Low Low ass psooolaso s1488 528 07 ja2185 479 02 foso srar 5698 1000 2000 2000 Eac 1000 kWh Pac 0 W Browser window DAS view 1 Click the settings tab to open the page for setting the static IP address 00 90 2 d8 09 9 20090817 bin curent time
3. housing is required this is optional if indoor installation Installation and Operation Manual DOCR 060005 Rev B 7 SolrenView Web Based Monitoring 5 0 INSTALLING SOLRENVIEW 5 CSOLECTRIA A YASKAWA COMPANY It is recommended to install the SolrenView DAS module and attach all wiring prior to applying the power to the DAS 5 1 Inverter Direct Connections For one inverter connect the RJ45 connector to the appropriate port inverter and the bare wire connections labeled A and B to the RS485A and RS485B connections on the SolrenView DAS For Inverter Models PVI1800 and PVI2500 the brown wire is to the RS485A and the Brown white wire is to RS485B For the PVI3000 PVI4000 PVI5000 and PVI 5300 the brown wire is the RS485A and the green wire is the RS485B 5 Top view 0 NODURUN T Not used RXD RS232 TXD RS232 GND RS232 RS485 TERM RS485 RX _B RS485 TX A RS485 Not used Figure 4 1 PVI1800 and PVI2500 RS485 connections RJ45 L Top view RJ45 R Pl Top view ONONRWN AD ONOONRWN AD 5 TXD RS232 RXD RS232 Not used GND GND Not used TX A RS485 RX B RS485 5 Factory reserved Factory reserved 5V GND GND 5V TX A RS485 RX B RS485 Figure 4 2 PVI3000 through PVI5300 RS485 connections Installation and Operation Manual DOCR 060005 Rev B So
4. Aug 17 2009 34 53 46 start time 2009 08 17 17 54 38 COMMERCIAL Main Settings Time Synchronization Network Configuration Last NIST Update V4 Update date Gurrentty Configured i ve MAC 00 90 c2 d8 09 9 Disable DST DHCP On IP 192 168 44 50 NIST Server Port 123 6 15 29 _ 13 Nemas 255 255 255 0 Router Gateway 192 168 44 1 Standard UTC Offset 5 Last Update N A Use DHCP Miscellaneous IP Non DHCP 19216611 Baud Rate Default 19200 only 9600 only Router Gateway 192 168 44 1 Pulse Weight WH 0 Netmask 255 255 255 0 Inverter ID 1 Baud Rate 13200 3600 Data Server Port 74 208 71 243 f 236 Inverter Low Voltage Tap O 5 O 10 Installation and Operation Manual DOCR 060005 Rev B 16 SolrenView Web Based Monitoring 5 CSOLECTRIA A YASKAWA COMPANY 2 Un check the Use DHCP box Current time start time 2009 08 17 17 54 38 Network Configuration c MAC 00 90 c2 d3 09 9 DHCP On IP 192 168 44 50 Neimask 255 255 255 0 Router Gateway 192 168 44 1 Last Update N A Use DHCP IP Non DHCP Router Gateway 192 168 44 1 Netmask 255 255 255 0 Data Server Port 74 208 71 243 1236 3 Enter the LAN IP address router gateway and netmask Make sure these numbers match the exact numbers for the server or router LAN If they are not correct the DAS will not connect to the internet 4 Press submit at the bottom of the page
5. MUST include return freight funds and are fully responsible for all documents duties tariffs and deposits 10 7 Disclaimer SOLECTRIA RENEWABLES LIMITED WARRANTIES ARE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY PROVIDED BY SOLECTRIA RENEWABLES IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR SOLECTRIA RENEWABLES PRODUCT AND ARE WHERE PERMITTED BY LAW IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES CONDITIONS GUARANTEES REPRESENTATIONS OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT HOWEVER ARISING WHETHER BY CONTRACT TORT NEGLIGENCE PRINCIPLES OF MANUFACTURER S LIABILITY OPERATION OF LAW CONDUCT STATEMENT OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING WITHOUT RESTRICTION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF QUALITY MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW TO APPLY TO THE PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD STIPULATED UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IN NO EVENT WILL SOLECTRIA RENEWABLES LLC INCLUDING ITS SUPPLIERS MANUFACTURERS VENDORS SUBCONTRACTORS DISTRIBUTORS DEALERS AND ANY OTHER AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES LOSSES COSTS OR EXPENSES HOWEVER ARISING WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT INCLUDING WITHOUT RESTRICTION ANY ECONOMIC LOSSES OF ANY KIND ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY ANY PERSONAL INJURY ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY ARISING FROM OR AS A RES
6. meter CT The DAS keeps count of the meter triggered pulses to provide the cumulative kWh value Solectria Renewables may also report the revenue grade totals to certain agencies for net metering reimbursement this is an additional option if a customer chooses Any brand of inverter can provide revenue grade metering Inverter Direct Monitoring The SolrenView DAS is directly connected to the RS485 line of one Solectria Renewables inverter 15 additional Solectria Renewables inverters can be connected to the line with daisy chain cables Each device connected must have a unique ID number between 1 and 16 In the example on the next page inverter PV 1 is directly connected to the monitor while subsequent inverters PV 2 onwards are connected in series to each other Inverters 10kW and larger with built in display units cannot be daisy chained Please refer to the inverter manual for instructions Weather Station The real time weather package allows a customer to use an internet connection to retrieve information about the operation of their PV system via www solrenview com The crucial environmental information provided with this option is irradiance ambient temperature module temperature wind speed and wind direction Please refer to the weather station manual for details about this product Weather 2040 08 09 17 12 20 EOT irradiance 317 Wim Ambient Temperature 92 F 33 C Module Temperature 100 F 38 C Wind WSW
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8. the SolrenView monitoring or email to inverters solren com Contact information Please provide contact information in the event we have questions about the site We will also need the site name and address For residential installations the street address can be omitted Email for Event Notifications Provide email address for notifications Inverter Direct Revenue Grade and Agency Reporting Please select options here and on the purchase order If revenue grade please let us know the agency for the reporting SolrenView LAN Configuration DHCP mode Yes or No if NO you must provide the LAN IP address router gateway and subnet mask Hardware Details If inverters have not yet arrived you can leave this blank If the inverters are on site please add serial number s Installation and Operation Manual DOCR 060005 Rev B 23 5 CSOLECTRIA vee A YASKAWA COMPANY SolrenViewtm Web Based Monitoring Les Angeles 562 608 8913 Boston HO SESIOSTW Far SEON 5 CSOLECTRIA A YASKAWA COMPANY Solectria Renewables SSELRENVIEW Solreview Order Form 2000 Solcotria Renewables Installation and Operation Manual DOCR 060005 Rev B 24
9. transducer CT s is installed on 3 phase AC service Connect to the DAS using the RS485 connections with the from the meter to the RS485A and the from the meter to the RS485B 5 4 Ethernet Connection With the SolrenView DAS installed and the inverter and or revenue grade meter attached the Ethernet cable can be attached to the Ethernet port The SolrenView DAS can now have the power applied using the supplied AC adapter The SolrenView DAS will perform a self test and can be verified by the power light server light and device light all turn on and off twice Once there is network activity the LED s near the Ethernet port on the data monitor will blink a amp Note Blinking of the LEDs on the Ethernet port green orange only indicates the existence of a physical connection This does not guarantee that a successful outbound network connection if the logical IP configuration DHCP or LAN gateway etc has not been configured properly Installation and Operation Manual DOCR 060005 Rev B 9 SolrenView Web Based Monitoring 6 0 6 1 6 2 5 CSOLECTRIA A YASKAWA COMPANY SOLRENVIEW OPERATION Device Sensing When power is applied to the SolrenView DAS the unit will poll the connected devices for information once per minute This can be verified as the device light will blink once per device every 60 seconds For example if there are 2 inverters the device light will blink twice each minute If th
10. trigger bit clears Inverter trigger bit clears Inverter trigger bit clears Inverter trigger bit clears Inverter trigger bit clears Inverter trigger bit clears Inverter trigger bit clears Inverter trigger bit clears Severity Levels Informative Informative Informative Warning Warning Informative Informative Informative Informative Critical Critical Critical Action Recommended Check ethernet connection to DAS power supply router Reboot the DAS The inverter s may be off check wiring to DAS The inverter s may be off check wiring to DAS Replace fan The inverter may have had a high voltage event MOV may need replacement Verify the grid conditions Verify the grid conditions Verify the grid conditions Verify the grid conditions Check the array for ground fault Remove DC voltage from inverter Contact Solectria Renewables Installation and Operation Manual DOCR 060005 Rev B 13 SolrenView Web Based Monitoring 5 CSOLECTRIA A YASKAWA COMPANY 9 0 TROUBLESHOOTING Fault Condition Possible Cause Possible Solutions 1 Verify power cable is plugged in to an No power light No power to the DAS outlet 2 Verify the outlet has proper voltage 3 Check VDC voltage at the DAS If not present replace the power cable 4 Replace the DAS 5 Contact Solectria Renewables Device light not The DAS is not 1 If Inverter Direct verify in
11. water generalized corrosion biological infestations acts of God or input voltage that creates operating conditions beyond the maximum or minimum limits listed in the Solectria Renewables product specifications including high input voltage from generators and lightning strikes c The product if repairs have been performed by Solectria Renewables unless authorized in writing by Solectria Renewables d The product if it is used as a component part of a product expressly warranted by another manufacturer e The product if its original identification trademark serial number markings have been defaced altered or removed f The product if it has been damaged in shipping g Any installation and operation beyond the scope covered by relevant safety regulations Hardware Return Procedure If your product requires troubleshooting or warranty service contact Solectria Renewables customer service continued on next page Before returning any product directly to Solectria Renewables you must obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number and the correct factory Ship To address Products must also be shipped prepaid Product shipments will be refused and returned at your expense if they are not authorized returned without an RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the shipping box if they are shipped collect or if they are shipped to the wrong location Installation and Operation Manual DOCR 060005 Rev B 19 SolrenView
12. 0 0 mph Kiosk View The web view is enabled with flash to be shown on a local monitor usually in a lobby or classroom This will scroll through several different photos and site information provided by the customer and includes a short tutorial about solar This option is available with either revenue grade or Inverter Direct monitoring package Installation and Operation Manual DOCR 060005 Rev B 4 SolrenView Web Based Monitoring 5 CSOLECTRIA A YASKAWA COMPANY Data Monitor Inverter to monitor cable daisy chain Figure 1 2 Inverter connections A 6 foot inverter to SolrenView cable will be provided as well as the inverter to inverter daisy chain cables to link two neighboring inverters together Installation and Operation Manual DOCR 060005 Rev B 5 SolrenView Web Based Monitoring 5 CSOLECTRIA A YASKAWA COMPANY 3 0 ORDERING INFORMATION The SolrenView monitoring DAS is normally ordered through the solar system installer or distribution agent Please contact one of our distributors for current pricing structure please see http www solren com distributors html for a list of distributors Monitoring contract renewals can be purchased directly from Solectria Renewables Solectria Renewables must program the SolrenView DAS for each installation A site survey form must be completed and returned to Solectria Renewables prior to the shipment of the equipment see Appendix C SolrenView
13. If the IP address is different from the address typed into the browser window it will not reopen To verify the settings please type the new static IP address into the browser window 5 Verify the server light flashes at least once per minute Installation and Operation Manual DOCR 060005 Rev B 17 SolrenView Web Based Monitoring 5 CSOLECTRIA A YASKAWA COMPANY 10 0 WARRANTY HARDWARE LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY 10 1 10 2 10 3 Warranty Start Date Start Date shall mean the earlier of a the date that data is first reported by end user to http www solrenview com or b 30 days after Solectria Renewables invoice for product Warranty Period 10 2 1 External SolrenView gateways SolrenView gateways except weather monitoring gateways shall have a warranty of three 3 years from the Start Date if the customer has purchased a three 3 year monitoring package or five 5 years from the Start Date if the customer has purchased a five 5 year monitoring package Similarly if extended year monitoring has been purchased Solectria Renewables will warrant gateway hardware for the appropriate monitoring period 10 2 2 SolrenView Weather amp Weather with Wind gateways Solectria Renewables warranties gateways with SolrenView Weather monitoring for a period of one 1 year from Start Date 10 2 3 SolrenView 3 Party Hardware All 3 party hardware including meters light sensor wind direction sensor temp sens
14. Rev B 14 SolrenView Web Based Monitoring 5 CSOLECTRIA 9 2 9 3 A YASKAWA COMPANY Find the LAN IP address of the SolrenView Data Monitor Access and view the DHCP client list of your local DHCP server Refer to your network admin and or router manual for help If the DHCP server is your router open a web page to the router usually http 192 168 1 1 to find the DHCP client list The serial number of the SolrenView DAS is the MAC address Locate this number to compare with the DHCP client list The MAC address format is 00 90 c2 XX XX XX S7SLRENV EW Internet Data Monitoring System z2 Serial No600 90 C2 12 34 56 y2 www solrenview com K 978 683 9700 Y1 RS485 G RS485 B Z RS485 A sig lt v bit gt a SES ESERSPERER CHOLTHZSOHOLOLG Power The IP address of the data monitor should be displayed in the client entry Example DHCP client list DHCP Active IP Table Refresh DHCP Server IP Address 192 168 1 1 Delete ne 00 90 2 12 34 56 92 168 1 100 00 90 c2 1 2 34 56 Ethernet O computer1 1921581101 XX XX XX XX XX XX Ethernet E If the DHCP router drops the SolrenView DAS or if there are address conflicts it is recommended to set the DAS to a Static or fixed IP address This can only be accomplished if you have the current LAN IP address and have a computer connected to the same network Setting a Static LAN IP Address SolrenView DAS units shipping DCHP enabled have a fall back IP address of
15. SOLECTRIA A YASKAWA COMPANY SolrenView Web Based Monitoring SolrenView Indoor residential SolrenView LCD external INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE Revision B 2010 Solectria Renewables LLC SolrenView Web Based Monitoring 5 CSOLECTRIA A YASKAWA COMPANY TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 0 Data Monitoring System Overview ccccccsssccsscccsesceccsececseccesececseccceeceeesceceeseeeeseees 3 2 0 Monitoring Options cisscvicccsccsesccisivesesecteccececvecectecteusccccectesuccessscctesveesbrncusceschcseseeeesteseste 4 2 1 Revenue Grade Monitoring nan enen ennnnnensenenenerenrnenrsenensennnennenreervnnn vereen venennannn 4 2 2 Inverter Direct Monitoring ccccccccsssssscccecesssssecececesueeseeccesseuseseeseaeeauaeseeeeeesauseeesesaeanees 4 Za Westner MSUON tertsen eaten eren pute ur vote canes EENES 4 24 Kiosk WOW arrnerdennnteneniterkkenenhheendeeenleee eenketkendaasad 4 3 0 Ordering INfOrMALON sonnet enden benepen iiaii inaurkin aeiee ssai 6 4 0 System Requirements s ssssssosssssssssssossosssesssesssssssooseosssesssssssosssosssosssesssesssosssossessseeses 7 A1 Wire Cable LEnBUNS sonen toeteren a a a 7 42 SitePreparatiONM aa nE A AEE EE REET E E A E REENA 7 5 0 Installing SolrenView esssssessossssssssssssssssossssscossssesssescssesossssscssssessssseoesessesssssessseseee 8 5 1 Inverter Direct Connections nanne enenenennnen verevenen eere reneeveneeneneneenensnneneneenn 8 5 2 Connecting multiple INVert
16. SPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSSES DAMAGES COSTS OR EXPENSES WHETHER SPECIAL DIRECT INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USER S RISK WARNING LIMITATIONS ON USE Please refer to your product user manual for limitations on uses of the product Specifically please note that Solectria Renewables products are not intended for use in connection with life support systems and Solectria Renewables makes no warranty or representation in connection with any use of the product for such purposes Installation and Operation Manual DOCR 060005 Rev B 22 SolrenView Web Based Monitoring 5 CSOLECTRIA A YASKAWA COMPANY 11 0 APPENDICES Appendix A SolrenView Data Sheet http solren com downloads SolrenView Datasheet pdf Appendix B Contact Information Solectria Renewables LLC 360 Merrimack Street Building 9 2 floor Lawrence Massachusetts 01843 USA Tel 978 683 9700 Fax 978 683 9702 Sales general info inverters solren com Customer Support service solren com Website www solren com Appendix C SolrenView Site Survey In order to have enough information to customize a web site and enable data monitoring the site survey must be filled and turned in before the data monitor is shipped The site survey may be downloaded here SolrenView Site Survey Please submit the survey with the purchase order for
17. Site Survey The SolrenView DAS will ship with the electronic receiving and sending unit power cable cable from the unit to 1 inverter and if multiple inverters are monitoring daisy chain cables for interconnections For outdoor installations weatherproof housing is required this is optional if indoor installation Installation and Operation Manual DOCR 060005 Rev B 6 SolrenView Web Based Monitoring 5 CSOLECTRIA A YASKAWA COMPANY 4 0 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS To send the information to Solectria Renewables server the SolrenView DAS requires a high speed internet connection A CAT5 Ethernet cable connects the DAS to a router or other LAN device capable of providing an IP address The WAN connects to an internet equipped device DSL or Cable Modem Figure 2 1 LAN configuration 4 1 Wire Cable Lengths The total wiring distance between two final endpoints of a network must not exceed 100 meters 328 ft This rule applies to both the Ethernet wire length from DAS to router switch modem and RS485 wire length from DAS to the last inverter of a daisy chain networks The wires from the KYZ meter pulse outputs to the data monitor must not exceed 100 ft 4 2 Site Preparation The SolrenView DAS is designed for wall mounting and should be installed in an indoor location close to the inverter s A standard 120VAC outlet for the DAS power supply is required the power supply cable is 6 feet For outdoor installations weatherproof
18. ULT OF ANY USE MISUSE OR ABUSE OR THE IN CORRECT INSTALLATION INTEGRATION OR OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT Installation and Operation Manual DOCR 060005 Rev B 21 SolrenView Web Based Monitoring 5 CSOLECTRIA 10 8 10 9 A YASKAWA COMPANY SOLECTRIA RENEWABLES NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OR THE PRODUCT Limitation of Liability If your product is a consumer product federal law does not allow an exclusion of implied warranties To the extent you are entitled to implied warranties under federal law to the extent permitted by applicable law they are limited to the duration of this Limited Warranty Some states and provinces do not allow limitations or exclusions on implied warranties or on the duration of an implied warranty or on the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation s or exclusion s may not apply to you This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights You may have other rights which may vary from state to state or province to province WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO BY IT IN WRITING SOLECTRIA RENEWABLES 1 MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED BY IT IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT AND 2 ASSUMES NO RE
19. anty Start Date nnee en divas cnaus td scuwieadanstaetinaevassasthetseuis E eens decane 18 10 2 Warranty Period anneer set gimb 18 10 3 Scope of Warranty ca aries aoc eainiie EREET knakte kennende 18 10 4 Restrictions verrees AE averariad E ati centtaiwe see 19 10 5 Hardware Ret rn Procedure ertegen ideeen tanende 19 10 6 Service Informatio nsei eieaa an aad a aa iaiia 20 10 7 BESE eE E E O EE E AE EA 21 11 0 APDGNOICOS secccasisssienenteidcuvssccsunedasssnscusasessahcdauweddcadescubdunndedcsisuneventin ENVENON E NEKE SEV VEVEN VE 23 Appendix A SolrenView Data Sheet cccccessssseceseeeeeeeeseseseeeeeeeaesaeseeeeeeeseeeeseseaeeaaeaeeees 23 Appendix B Contact Information nanasan vennen ener ennennnnnnsennnenrververensennnansenrsnnseerevvevens 23 Appendix C SolrenView Site Survey eenen eenen eneen evene eeenn 23 For more help and inquiries please contact Solectria Renewables see Appendix B Contact Information Installation and Operation Manual DOCR 060005 Rev B 2 SolrenView Web Based Monitoring 5 CSOLECTRIA A YASKAWA COMPANY 1 0 DATA MONITORING SYSTEM OVERVIEW SolrenView monitoring is a state of the art data acquisition system DAS and is designed to interpret the signals from Solectria Renewables inverters and or revenue grade metering system and send the information to the Solectria Renewables server for display on the internet http www solrenview com This is a subscription serv
20. bs System AC power now 7740 0 W View Revenue Grade If Revenue Grade monitoring is not selected the system summary data is calculated from Inverter Direct data instead System Status Now 2009 03 12 14 14 29 EDT Online fast update 2009 03 12 14 12 35 EDT System Status Inverter Direct O Aive Energy generated today 10 3 kh Lifetime energy generated 535 3 kWh Lifetime CO emission offset 669 Ibs System AC power now 2717 0 W View inverer Direct 7 3 Inverter and Revenue Grade history data To view logged data history click on View Inverter Direct or View Revenue Grade link The data log navigator is on the top left of the page Day Week Month lt lt lt gt gt gt The day mode default will show the current day view To move back one day select the single back arrow lt to go back to the first day select the double back arrow lt lt To return to the current day select the forward arrow gt or double forward arrow gt gt By selecting week or month the view will change accordingly The back and forward arrows will step back either one week at each selection or one month On the top right a list of data values can be selected for viewing AC Energy AC Power AC Voltage AC Current DC Voltage Installation and Operation Manual DOCR 060005 Rev B 12 SolrenView Web Based Monitoring 8 0 ALARM EVENT NOTIFICATIONS aS SOLECTRIA A YASKAWA COMPANY To be notified of sy
21. ere are 3 inverters and one revenue grade meter the device light will blink 4 times While the inverters are off they will not be recognized by the SolrenView DAS Internet connection Following the device light blink indicating collecting the information from the devices the server light will blink once to indicate the information has been sent to the internet for transmission to the Solectria Renewables server If the server light does not blink this is an indication the DAS does not have access to the internet see troubleshooting Installation and Operation Manual DOCR 060005 Rev B 10 SolrenView Web Based Monitoring 5 CSOLECTRIA A YASKAWA COMPANY 7 0 Wes View Using any web enabled device the SolrenView site can be viewed via a direct a browser to http www solrenview com Click on Live Sites at the top of the page and a list of public system sites will be displayed sorted by installer If your site isn t listed yet please call to check Solectria Renewables see Appendix B on the status of your site s availability 7 1 Web page information Solectria Renewables designates several status indications as a quick visual for the site Status Indications System is active inverter meter communicating System is not currently active ie at night or during low sunlight levels System has been asleep for almost a day System is not currently connected to the SolrenView server During normal daylight hours the statu
22. ice for a period of 3 or 5 years renewable at prevailing rates Data is saved to Solectria Renewable servers for the life of the subscription plan and the inverters history may be viewed or downloaded in CSV format to export to excel for the site owner to chart The SolrenView DAS collects real time data samples from inverters and pulse meters at 1 minute intervals The data is then sent over the Internet to the SolrenView server when a connection can be established Data samples received by the server are retrieved by the web server whenever a user queries the information with a browser This manual is written for external mounted SolrenView DAS units only for commercial inverters 10kW and larger with built in display panels Please review the inverter manual for installation and connection details SolrenView Data Monitoring System Diagram SolrenView Server Revenue Grade Monitoring LAN Switch Router p SolrenView Data Monitor gt gt 4 Inverter Direct Monitoring Solectria Inverter 1 Browser Solectria Solectria Inverter 2 Inverter 3 Figure 1 1 SolrenView over view Installation and Operation Manual DOCR 060005 Rev B 3 SolrenView Web Based Monitoring 5 CSOLECTRIA 2 0 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 A YASKAWA COMPANY MONITORING OPTIONS Revenue Grade Monitoring The SolrenView DAS is connected to the pulse output of a KYZ meter or RS485 from a Veris
23. lrenView Web Based Monitoring 5 CSOLECTRIA A YASKAWA COMPANY 5 2 Connecting multiple inverters Multiple inverters are connected from one to another using the cables supplied If the distances between the inverters are greater than the standard cables CAT5 cables may be used If mixing PVI1800 or PVI2500 with any PVI3000 PVI5300 a hybrid cable must be used as the pin configurations are different Up to 16 inverters may be connected to one SolrenView DAS Each inverter must have a unique ID number between 1 and 16 If you received inverters with the same ID numbers please contact Solectria Renewables for assistance see Appendix B Contact Information 5 3 Revenue Grade Monitoring A pulse type revenue grade meter is installed into the AC wiring between the inverter and the grid please follow applicable codes The following meters have been configured for use with the SolrenView DAS e For 3 phase AC service GE KV2c meter e For single phase AC service the ABB FM2S When installing the pulse meter verify the inverter s AC line is wired to the top lugs line of the meter base and the building utility is wired to the bottom lugs load of the meter base to enable correct forward counting Connect pulse output of KYZ meter to the DAS The Red wire to K Yellow wire to Y1 in some instance the Black to Z1 to the terminal blocks on the SolrenView DAS Extend pulse wires up to 100 as needed The Veris meter current
24. mpt to repair the unit within a reasonable time period typically within a 20 business day Installation and Operation Manual DOCR 060005 Rev B 18 SolrenView Web Based Monitoring 5 CSOLECTRIA 10 4 10 5 A YASKAWA COMPANY turnaround from date of receipt of the product by Solectria Renewables Actual delivery times may vary depending on location Solectria Renewables does not reimburse for lost energy production Solectria Renewables covers both parts and labor necessary to repair the product and return shipment to the customer via a Solectria Renewables selected non expedited surface freight within the contiguous United States and Canada Alaska Hawaii and the Rest of The World are excluded Contact Solectria Renewables customer service for details on freight policy for return shipments outside of the contiguous United States and Canada Restrictions Solectria Renewables Limited Warranties do not cover normal wear and tear of the product or costs related to the labor installation removal temporary power or any other expenses in connection with repair or replacement These warranties do not apply to and Solectria Renewables will not be responsible for any defect in or damage to a The product if it has been misused neglected improperly installed physically damaged or altered either internally or externally or damage from improper use or use in an unsuitable environment b The product if it has been subjected to fire
25. ors shall have a 1 year pass through warranty as provided by the original equipment manufacturer Scope of Warranty During the warranty period Solectria Renewables warrants that the product shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal authorized use consistent with product installation and use guides If Solectria Renewables repairs or replaces a product its warranty continues for the remaining portion of the original Warranty Period or 90 days from the date of the return shipment to the customer whichever is greater All warranties are null and void if full payment for products and associated shipping are not received in full and in a timely manner by Solectria Renewables Solectria Renewables will at its option repair or replace the defective product free of charge provided that Solectria Renewables is notified of the product defect within the product s Warranty Period and provided that Solectria Renewables through inspection establishes the existence of such a defect and that it is covered by the Limited Warranty Solectria Renewables will at its option use new and or reconditioned parts in performing warranty repair and building replacement products Solectria Renewables reserves the right to use parts or products of original or improved design in the repair or replacement All replaced products and all parts removed from repaired products become the property of Solectria Renewables Solectria Renewables will atte
26. pened or altered The failed unit must be shipped back to Solectria Renewables via prepaid freight If the failed unit is not received by Solectria Renewables within 30 days of customer s receipt of a replacement unit the customer will be required to pay for the replacement unit Shipping Solectria Renewables will ship replacement products prepaid to customer Preparing the Product for Shipping Installation and Operation Manual DOCR 060005 Rev B 20 SolrenView Web Based Monitoring 5 CSOLECTRIA A YASKAWA COMPANY 1 Package the unit safely preferably using the original box and packing materials Ensure that your product is shipped fully insured in the original packaging or equivalent This warranty will not apply where the product is damaged due to improper packaging See section above regarding obtaining service for procedure when Solectria Renewables sends a replacement unit in advance of defective material return 2 Include the following a The RMA number supplied by Solectria Renewables LLC clearly marked on the outside of the box b A return address to which the unit can be shipped Post office boxes are not acceptable c A contact telephone number where you can be reached during work d A brief description of the problem Ship the unit prepaid to the address provided by your Solectria Renewables customer service representative Returning a product from outside of the USA or Canada In addition to the above you
27. s indication should be green and active The top line indicates the DAS is online and the last update time stamp The server will update the view every 15 minutes For kiosk view the server will update at each full cycle Example of system status Online f fast update 2008 09 10 00 28 15 EDT Online fast update 2008 09 10 00 28 15 EDT System Status Inverter Direct Inactive Energy generated today 0 0 kWh System Status Inverter Direct Energy generated today Lifetime energy generated 0 0 kWh Lifetime energy generated Lifetime CO emission offset 0 0 Ibs Lifetime CO emission offset 0 0 lbs System AC power now 0 0 W System AC power now 0 0 W View Inverter Direct View Inverter Direct An inactive status indication is the result of the inverter s not communicating or the revenue grade meter not communicating Installation and Operation Manual DOCR 060005 Rev B 11 5 CSOLECTRIA TM SolrenView Web Based Monitoring ASANA COMPANY 7 2 Inverter Direct and Revenue Grade Displays On the summary page if Revenue Grade monitoring is selected as an option the data shown under Current System Status is calculated from the Revenue Grade meter System Status Now 2009 03 12 14 13 46 EDT Online fast update 2009 03 12 14 13 19 EDT System Status Revenue Grade Acte Energy generated today 30 4 kWh Lifetime energy generated 5407 8 kWh Lifetime CO emission offset 6760 I
28. stem related events be sure to specify an e mail address under the site survey PO checklist To get notification through SMS the 10 digit phone number and service provider must be provided For example 978 123 1234 T Mobile Table of Supported Events Alarm Event System Offline System Inactive Inverter Inactive Inverter Fan Life reached Inverter MOV Fault Inverter AC Voltage Too High Inverter AC Voltage Too Low Inverter AC Frequency Too High Inverter AC Frequency Too Low Inverter Ground Fault Inverter DC Voltage Too High Inverter Hardware Error DAS Unit x PVI1800 2500 PV13000 5300 PVI13 15kW PVI60 82 95kW Description Data monitor not communicating to server Inverters meters not communicating to Data Monitor Inverter not communicating triggered if System Inactive isn t Fan hours gt 40000 Trigger bit set by inverter MOV Fault Trigger bit set by inverter AC Voltage Too High Trigger bit set by inverter AC Voltage Too Low Trigger bit set by inverter AC Frequency Too High Trigger bit set by inverter IAC Frequency Too Low Trigger bit set by inverter Ground Fault Trigger bit set by inverter DC Voltage Too High Trigger bit set by inverter Hardware Error Trigger bit set by inverter Clears when Network communication resumes Devices communicate again Inverter communicates Inverter trigger bit clears Inverter
29. verter flashing detecting any devices connections to RS485 A and B 2 Verify the inverter ID number is between 1 and 16 3 If multiple inverters installed verify the ID numbers are not duplicated Check daisy chain cables 4 If revenue grade option verify the pulse meter is connected to Y1 and K CT meter to RS485 A and B Server light not The DAS is not 1 The DAS is not receiving an IP address from flashing sending to the the router internet 2 The CATS Ethernet cable is not attached or defective 3 The router is not allowing the DAS traffic through 4 A firewall is blocking the outgoing port 5 There is an IP address conflict 9 1 Server Light not Flashing If the SolrenView DAS is not connecting to the internet verify the server light is flashing at least once per minute If not flashing and the SolrenView is configured with DHCP dynamic host configuration protocol it may have temporarily lost the connection and has selected the fall back IP address of 192 168 1 11 and this IP address is not compatible with your LAN Using a browser window enter the LAN IP address to see if the router can communicate with the DAS The Ethernet cable must be attached prior to powering up the DAS If available use a DHCP enabled router or temporarily enable DHCP on an existing router to find the IP address of the data monitor by following these steps Installation and Operation Manual DOCR 060005
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