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1. SORAPRO 855 SORAPRO MAKING SOLAR SOCIAL www sorapro com VC21 VERIS INSTALLATION GUIDE Real Time Energy Metering TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety 1 Getting 1 Hardware aascsssssssssscsssstoscensssscssasssescsssscosasseneseseuetsazcauscceedenaiuecusseteecss eset 2 Installation Overview cccccccscessesscesssssccsosceccenescessascenccsscevecseaseectouseseecsescecterselsseeeesee 3 Network COMMISSIONING ssercessssesesssesessosonsesasseancesesessvnsevert sonsucs 5 Installation CHeCKIISt cc sccccssscsscsscessacsocasedesecessedecceusssoudlecensesscueass 7 Troubleshooting ante 8 Technical 9 SUPPOIMT ssscscecssessecsessessencsdsnsosneesestaucnusagesecsessecceasecesaustensucacausseopucsedeesreiviaaneten tenet 10 Warranty aessessssesssseseessoorssonseersrcsienarencsenntarcaanuoaniaanenanuannenannareannenannann einni aeae AAAA 11 Appendix B 12 UPDATED 10 8 12 SORAPRO VC21_VERIS User Manual UPDATED 10 8 12 VC21 VERIS INSTALLATION GUIDE on Real Time Energy Metering IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION This manual contains important safety and operati2. DHCP Static IP address this is a fixed IP address which is assigned by a network administrator and configured into the AcquiSuite Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP address this process assigns an IP address dynamically to the AcquiSuite when it is connected to the network from a host DHCP server For Static IP address you will need the following information from the network administrator The addresses will be in the form of HEE HHH HHH HHH where refers to the numbers 0 to 9 e IPAddress e Network Mask _ e Gateway__ e DNSServer e DNSServer2 _ e HTTP Proxy e Proxy Server Port UPDATED 10 8 12 I VC21 VERIS INSTALLATION GUIDE ow Real Time Energy Metering Static IP Address Setup STEP 1 LCD display press and hold the menu top button on the server for several seconds and the message should appear To change the IP address to the static address assigned by the network administrator do the following A Press the menu top button once to get the TCP IP configuration menu Main Menu TCP IP Config B Press the select bottom button twice to get the IP config menu TCP IP Config IP Address C Press the select button again to see the IP address menu IP Address 192 168 40 50 At this point the cursor on the display will be blinking on the first number in the IP address on the second line E To change the number press the menu top butt
3. the weench is not displayed the LED a the wench is displayed use the or buttons to Gnd the ALERT HIREL theoegh the urera to see which alert For full the confiqeration inarections on the follewing pages 20067 06 PAGE 7 S207 Veris USA BOD 154 8566 1 501 598 4544 pappartaveris C io ober pole Ao Lets ee lor Ace Mer ed F dep Demin apelin fides 1 4 SORAPRO 5 User Manual 12 MAKING SOLAR SOCIAL aly 7 UPDATED 10 8 12 VC21 VERIS INSTALLATION GUIDE Real Time Energy Metering VERIS We 54 INSTALLATION GUIDE INDUS TRInS a WIRING DIAGRAMS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OF PERMANENT EQUIPMENT DAMAGE TI negative beta Horvat comet othe bo fhe pi STEM FFE Lin w ii 2071 Veris Industries USA 354 4556 1 5071 598 4564 erator Herries Fret fr Pera V red dada pei 0067 08 PAGES Alta farora z SORAPRO VC21_VERIS User Manual 13 MAKING SOLAR SOCIAL
4. 1 VERIS INSTALLATION GUIDE Real Time Energy Metering TROUBLESHOOTING Line voltages up to 600 VAC are present on the input terminals of the device and throughout the connected line circuits during normal operation INSTALLATION AND SERVICING MUST BE PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED PROPERLY TRAINED PERSONNEL The Following Tools Are Helpful In Diagnosing Hardware Installation Issues 1 Digital Multimeter capable of mV AC and mA AC measurements 2 Clamp on Amp meter to verify current in line if possible 3 Basic electrician tools PROBLEM SOLUTION The Alive light does not come on or LCD display it not lit Verify connection on the terminal block Ethernet Link Act light off Inspect the cat5 cable for damage Make sure the colored wires inside the connectors are all in the correct location Failed to upload files displayed on LCD Unknown device displayed on LCD Alarm light blinks MAKING SOLAR SOCIAL SORAPRO User Manual Verify the internet link act light next to the Ethernet port is on The light will blink with activity The AcquiSuite takes between 2 and 5 minutes to detect the devices after a reboot Contact technical support at 609 807 8307 Monday Friday from 8am to 6pm EST UPDATED 10 8 12 VC21 VERIS INSTALLATION GUIDE Real Time Energy Metering Programming The Veris Meter Refer to Addendum B for wiring diagrams and other po
5. are rectified SORAPRO User Manual MAKING SOLAR SOCIAL UPDATED 10 8 12 VC21 VERIS INSTALLATION GUIDE Real Time Energy Metering Inside This Package Prior to commencing installation please confirm that the following components were received in your SORAPRO installation package 1 Hinged Cover Type 3R Enclosure 2 Metering equipment pre assembled 3 Current Transformers 1 per phase The following equipment is also required to complete the SORAPRO installation Manufacturer of each component will vary depending on the equipment specified for the solar installation 1 Circuit Breaker 2 pole for 240V 3 pole for 208V 2 14 AWG 600V wire 3 Conduit or larger with Liquid Tite fittings 4 CAT5 cable optional powerline adapter SORAPRO HARDWARE Within the SORAPRO monitoring device are several pieces of hardware that serve individual purposes Power Supply The unit contains a power supply This power supply takes a 120VAC input and transforms it to 24VDC for supply to the datalogging device On the power supply is a green LED indicator Contact SORAPRO immediately if this indicator is not lit green when commissioned SORAPRO User Manual MAKING SOLAR SOCIAL UPDATED 10 8 12 35 VC21 VERIS INSTALLATION GUIDE on Real Time Energy Metering Revenue 5 The unit contains a revenue grade metering device for measuri
6. buttons to select the parameter to configuer 5 the arit has 5 45 interface the first Setup screen is communication tothe screen and the adders digits Lhe the che Midas adders b E ote JAD screen phe ce amp partons yo select the baud rave E othe PAR the selec the parity d area tet Current Haren I thi doe not hawe an 485 port the endl be the Grit inser tothe F imeen Use the or battors to select the voltage mode Coment Transdecer output roage b SE screen and thugh the digit Use the buttons ta select the CT sie in amps CI Stores SUS ween yore SYST sre Lhe the E patterns pa seen the Spite Type use SYS 8 to the S Potential Transformer screen HPT are not used then skip thes ste tothe PATIO and through the digits Live the 4 or briton fo select the Potential Tranier step down rate b backtothe Ss smen 9 Boothe F Geipen Voltage srera VAN it Ila and throagh the digits Use the oe bunor select Line 16 Line Syste Voltage b back no the 5 Yaren Whe the the ween aad thea SETUP Check that
7. ere are enough open breaker spaces to connect the proper breaker to 2 The SORAPRO unit will need a circuit breaker Determine the site AC voltage configuration and determine which breaker you will need Because the device is protected by 0 5A time delay fuses the amperage rating of the circuit breaker will vary according to availability SORAPRO User Manual 3 MAKING SOLAR SOCIAL UPDATED 10 8 12 VC21 VERIS INSTALLATION GUIDE z RealTime Energy Metering Install the breaker to supply AC power to the unit In order to ensure proper metering the must be installed the same panel as the breaker you are installing in this step Install the CT s on the solar output wires Install a watertight 3 4 or larger conduit from the breaker panel to the SORAPRO device Using the conduit from step 5 run 14 AWG solid copper wire from the breaker panel to the SORAPRO device Using the conduit from step 5 run the CT wires from the breaker panel to the SORAPRO device ensuring the proper side of the CT is facing the PV load Loop any excess wire do not cut it off Connect the AC supply wire from the breaker to the V1 V2 and V3 if necessary to the labeled terminal block within the unit Connect a Neutral and Ground wire to the corresponding bar in the breaker panel where the circuit breaker is installed Run these wires from the breaker panel to the device and land them in the labe
8. led terminal block within the unit Connect the CT wires to the CT inputs on the meter within the monitoring unit These inputs are clearly labeled as 111 112 121 122 131 and 132 Connect the Ethernet LAN wire to the port labeled Ethernet Port on the bottom of the Data Acquisition device You may use an approved powerline device in a residential application if hardwiring the CAT5 cable is not possible Due to increases interference the powerline device may not work ina commercial application Turn on power to the SORAPRO device and ensure the following a A green LED is lit on the top of the metering device b A green LED is lit on the top of the power supply c Amber LEDs should be flashing on the data acquisition server and the power indicator should be lit Call SORAPRO to complete the commissioning of the device with the SORAPRO online software SORAPRO User Manual MAKING SOLAR SOCIAL VC21 VERIS UPDATED 10 8 12 INSTALLATION GUIDE O Real Time Energy Metering NETWORK COMMISSIONING Plug in your Network Connection SORAPRO User Manual MAKING SOLAR SOCIAL Basic Network Configuration The IP address of the AcquiSuite server can be implemented using one of two methods Check with the network administrator to determine which method applies By default the server is configured for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
9. ne 609 888 3971 Fax Email Support is also available at support sorapro com Copyright 2012 Future Solutions Technologies LLC All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photographic magnetic or otherwise without the express written consent of Future Solutions Technologies LLC Future Solutions Technologies LLC does not make representations express or implied with respect to this documentation or any of the equipment and or software it may describe including any implied warranties of utility merchantability or fitness for any purpose All such warranties are expressly disclaimed Neither Future Solutions Technologies LLC nor its distributors or dealers shall be liable for any indirect incidental or consequential damages under any circumstances The exclusion of implied warranties may not apply in all cases under some statutes and thus the above exclusion may not apply Specifications are subject to change without notice Every attempt has been made to make this document complete accurate and up to date Readers are cautioned that Future Solutions Technologies LLC reserves the right to make changes without notice and shall not be responsible for any damages including indirect incidental or consequential damages caused by reliance the material presented including but not limited to omissions t
10. ng information Please read and follow the instructions in this manual Failure to do so could be hazardous and result in damage to the hardware INSTALLATION OF ANY SORAPRO IS FOR QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT INSTALL OR SERVICE ANY SORAPRO HARDWARE UNLESS YOU ARE A QUALIFIED TO DO SO GETTING STARTED This guide will help you properly install the SORAPRO monitoring equipment It is important to read through all of the installation steps prior to installing any equipment Read through the instructions visualize where all the equipment will need to be installed and do a soft installation before mounting any equipment If you do not understand the instructions in full please contact SORAPRO Support at 855 767 2776 How SORAPRO Works SORAPRO was developed to be easy to install while providing Real Time energy metering and monitoring from anywhere on the planet The metering equipment gathers revenue grade ANSI C12 data from the site through Current Tranformers CT s This information is transferred to remote servers through an internet gateway and is processed for accuracy before being stored Once stored this data is analyzed to establish if the solar array is working properly based on criteria specified by the installer through the user interface Any discrepancies are reported to specified users as warning or errors through email alerts The errors will report to the users until the discrepancies
11. ng power data The unit uses current transformers to measure amperage through a wire DO NOT USE ANY OTHER CT s WITH THIS DEVICE THAN THE ONES CONTAINED IN THE SORAPRO PACKAGE Use of other CT s could damage metering equipment and cause product failures The data is measured by the metering device and send via RS485 transmission the data acquisition center for logging and transmission through the internet gateway PV 5 should be connected to the output of the solar subpanel which is combining the AC power of all of the systems inverters Data Acquisition Server The unit contains one data acquisition server and can support up to 32 RS485 devices This server collects data from the connected devices The data is time stamped and stored in onboard memory Using an Ethernet connection this data is pushed to SORAPRO data servers through an internet gateway using HTTP protocol INSTALLATION OVERVIEW See Appendix A for a Quick Installation Guide Each device in contained within the SORAPRO unit is pre configured and assembled by SORAPRO before shipping To install the device follow the following steps and reference the Quick Installation Guide To install the PV ONLY monitoring device 1 Choose a location for the SORAPRO unit that is within 10 of the solar output source You may connect the device to the main interconnection panel or a solar subpanel as long as the device is within 10 from the source to be metered and th
12. on and the display will cycle through the digits 0 9 as well as Once the correct digit is displayed press the select lower button to advance to the next digit and repeat the process until all the digits are correct Once the IP address the AcquiSuite matches the assigned IP address press the select bottom button once more to return to the main TCP IP menu STEP 2 Set the netmask gateway and DNS server s addresses using the same technique as shown above The only change is that after Step B press the menu top button multiple times to see the netmask gateway and DNS setup menu then push the select button to set the option NOTE If DHCP configuration is selected the netmask gateway and dns server addresses will be obtained automatically Simply select the Enable DHCP from the first TCP IP configuration menu SORAPRO User Manual MAKING SOLAR SOCIAL UPDATED 10 8 12 VC21 VERIS INSTALLATION GUIDE onsen Real Time Energy Metering After the address information has been set you must reboot the AcquiSuite Select the Previous Menu option after step B above The menu will then state that the AcquiSuite must be rebooted to take effect Press select to allow the AcquiSuite to reboot Once the AcquiSuite has rebooted the new IP address will be displayed on the console If DHCP addressing was specified the server assigned address will be di
13. splayed Note if DHCP is unable to obtain an IP address the AcquiSuite will use the fallback address of 192 168 0 100 PA 3 4 INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Three phase systems are often to be installed in commercial buildings with secured computer networks Always contact the local network administrator and verify the following 1 Network Port 80 is open for both incoming and outgoing signals The network router is configured to use DHCP If the network cannot be configured to use DHCP the AcquiSuite unit must be configured with a static IP address See Static IP Address under Network Configuration for more information The AcquiSuite should display its IP address on the LCD screen After installing SORAPRO hardware make sure the following has been completed before leaving the site 1 The are installed on the correct lines and that they are facing the correct direction of current flow The AcquiSuite is displaying kW readings on the LCD screen The readings on the AcquiSuite make sense under current conditions All accessories that you have installed have been installed according to their installation manuals After you have verified that the installation has been done correctly and that the network is sending and receiving information call SORAPRO to activate the device at 609 807 8307 gt vc21_veris User Manual MAKING SOLAR SOCIAL UPDATED 10 8 12 VC2
14. tentially useful information regarding the Veris meter 1 Press or repeatedly until SETUP appears 2 gt to the PASWD screen 3 gt through the digits The default password is 00000 4 Use the of buttons to select the parameter to configure 5 Press the S SYS screen 6 Press gt to the SYSTM screen Use or to select the System Type and press gt when done 7 Press totheS_V screen Press gt to the VLL screen Press or until the Line to Line System Voltage is selected and press gt when done 10 Use lt to exit the setup system and then SETUP TECHNICAL DATA INPUTS Voltage Voltage Range Current Frequency OUTPUTS Wh Qh RS485 Start Time Rise Time DEVISE Power Supply Accuracy Operating Temp Isolation Enclosure Weight SORAPRO User Manual MAKING SOLAR SOCIAL SORAPRO 100 to 240 VAC 88 to 264 VAC 1 8A max 60 Hz solid state relay Modbus RTU 1000 ms max 30 ms max 24 VDC ANSI 12 20 Class 0 2 10 to 60 C 2500 VAC to one minute 1500 VDC 12 12 6 8 165 UPDATED 10 8 12 VC21 VERIS INSTALLATION GUIDE Real Time Energy Metering SUPPORT We encourage your feedback Please contact us by mail at Future Solutions Technologies LLC 120 Route 156 Yardville NJ 08620 Phone Support is available between the hours of 8 00AM and 6 00PM EST For phone support please call 855 SORAPRO Pho
15. tive device should be packaged in the same packaging and returned to Future Solutions Technologies If the defective device is not received by Future Solutions Technologies with 5 business days charges for the Replacement Device will apply Please contact support at 855 SORAPRO with questions regarding potentially defective devices Warranty Exclusions The following will result in Warrant Exclusions Incorrect installation Tampering with pre configured components Attempted repairs not conveyed by Future Solutions Technologies support personnel Incorrect use Improper device ventilation Installation in direct sunlight without optional sun deflector Force Majeure i e lightning fire animals etc Claims for compensation for damages due to loss of profits or due costs are excluded if no legal liability applies w VERIS User Manual 11 MAKING SOLAR SOCIAL UPDATED 10 8 12 VC21 VERIS INSTALLATION GUIDE Real Time Energy Metering INSTALLATION GUIDE INDUSTRIES DISPLAY SCREEN DIAGRAM QUICK SETUP INSTRUCTIONS LD Sereen These inspections asiume the meter H set factory detali hari been prewigesty all should checked Pres oe amp button repeatedty SETUP appears L ye POHI aren A through the digits Uhe the amp burton to select the pasran the default SOOO OOD Gait the screen the 4 Une the oe
16. ypographical errors arithmetical errors or listing errors in the content material Future Solutions Technologies LLC 120 Route 156 Yardville NJ 08620 U S A SORAPRO User Manual 10 MAKING SOLAR SOCIAL UPDATED 10 8 12 vVC21 VERIS INSTALLATION GUIDE on Real Time Energy Metering WARRANTY 5 Year Warranty A five year warranty applies to the following products VR11 VC11 VC21 Extended Warranty An extended 5 year warranty can be purchased for any device with a 5 Year Standard warranty This extended warranty is an extension of 5 years on the Standard Warranty from the date of the original warranty period Please contact the SORAPRO service line at 855 SORAPRO for more details regarding the extended warranty The Standard Warranty covers any repair or replacement costs incurred during the warranty period beginning on the device s purchase date subject to the following conditions Warranty Conditions If after contacting SORAPRO for support it has been determined that a device is defective one of the following services will be selected by Future Solutions Technologies will be performed at no charge for materials or labor costs Repair at Future Solutions Technologies Exchange for an equivalent Replacement Device In the event of receipt of a Replacement Device the warranty will continue on the new device from the original purchase date of the defective device The defec
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