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1. The callee can then recall the system via PC Send SMS If an SMS compatible modem for example GSM Modem has been installed a message containing event details will be sent via SMS Event type details and system information will be communicated Therefore a phone number must be entered into the input field Alarm phone number Attention By the use a GSM modem with a prepaid card no connection is being established if the credit is too low example minimum amount 2 Minimum amount depends on the mobile network operator Information Current values Reporting Data export Settings FV Plant Reimbursement Data logger Alarm Daily check at 6 00 pm Alarm type m Inverter communication Failure Alarm phone number during the day active SMS language l Inverter yield comparison Alarm when the yield of one inverter deviates fram the average of all inverters bv Inverter events Minimum yield af the PY plant for comparison kA Monitoring overvoltage avertemperature grid Failure active Comment In case minimum yield is not reached an alarm message minimum Alarm Weld error will be created all Further daily messages will not be created Generally there are three different alarm types They can be activated one by one Monitoring of Inverter Events To initiate an alarm the Monitoring must be activated by setting a check mark It will be initiated by overvoltage overtemperature and grid fai
2. holes will result in damage and invalidate all guarantee claims 3 5 Scope of Delivery ComLynx Datalogger e 256 MB Compact Flash memory card with current firmware e Power Supply 12 24 V Typ 0 8 W Null modem cable 3 m e Terminator plugs for RS485 inverter network 2 x termination plugs for RJ45 indoor 1 x termination plug for RJ45 outdoor CD with the PC Software ComLynx Monitor and the user manual 3 6 Recommended Accessories 3 6 1 Modem For problem free communication with the ComLynx Datalogger we recommend the following mo dems Analogue DEVELO Microlink 56K i Longshine LCS 8560 VA A 56k INSYS Modem 56k small EU 2 0 ISDN DEVELO Microlink ISDN i INSYS ISDN 4 0 GSM MC35 Siemens INSYS GSM C00410328 01 7 3 Product Description Danfets 3 7 Data Logger Connections Power supply connector RJ45 data interface for connection to the inverter network RS232 Communication Interface for modem or PC connection CompactFlash card slot Function ke 2 LEDs for status indication red and green O O The version has additional interfaces for sensors Frame connector top side to connect additional sensors Environment temperature PT1000 PV module temperature PT1000 Directed radiation 0 150mV 01256 Impulse counter Impulse kWh 3 8 Operating Indicator Lamp and Audio Signals The data logger reflects its current sta
3. Page setup Configuration of the image to be printed Print Prints the current graph Un Zoom Undo the the last scaling this function is only active if a scaling has been performed Undo all Zoom Pan Undo all scaling actions Report Types Yield Report eM Gua EA tla cur This diagram shows the yield for the inverters io i and total plant as a bar chart 3 8 Unit KWh 5 tT lt 3 a 2 1 3 E 3 o pA f 04 00 0800 12 00 16 00 20 00 Yield kWh deeem endende P Time mom NV 3 ma NV 2 n INV 1 c Plant tota C00410328 01 29 8 Working with the System Danfi Power Report This diagram shows the power curve of the inverters and total plant as a line graph Unit W Weekly Power New plant 06 08 2007 12 08 2007 Power W If several inverters are selected the bars will be stacked one on top of the other e This will not be the case for line diagrams Yield Report elio s ie m Calculates the earnings yield Maximum Min imum of the inverters and total plant and is shown as a bar chart Unit Euro Yield Report CO2 Saving ee ee MTS Shows the CO saving achieved by the inver ge ters and total plant and is shown as a bar chart Unit kg CO2 saving kg 04 00 08 00 12 00 16 00 20 00 Earning yields and CO2 savings which are shown for each in
4. Perform data backup with a complete data transfer to the PC see Chapter 8 8 1 Connect to the PV plant Installation of the new data logger firmware e Create new PV plant Project Attention After a firmware update it is no longer possible to connect to a plant set up on an older firmware version To carry out a firmware update a connection with the data logger as Admin is essential Settings gt Data logger gt open Main settings click on UPDATE and enter Admin password where necessary Make a note of all of the settings from configuration tab page After installation of the new firm ware the settings e g sensor calibration values must be checked and where necessary re entered In the function UPDATE information about the firmware currently in use can now be seen Here it is also possible to choose a new firmware file from the PC hard drive using search function If a new firmware file is chosen from the hard drive a tab page will open with the relevant firmware information Select selects this file for installation with Cancel it will be discarded If the current version is not compatible with the ComLynx Monitor version a message box will appear In this case the firmware update updated with the original version delivered with the PC C00410328 01 Danfets 8 Working with the System The transfer Upload of the firmware can now be started The firmware update must be con d
5. changed 26 C00410328 01 pL 8 Working with the System Context Menu With a click on the right mouse button the diagram function are opened Status Description Copy Copies the contents of the current graph to the clipboard Save image as Current display is saved locally as an image Page setup Configuration of the image to be printed Print Prints the current graph 8 7 Reporting In Reporting the logged data is represented graphically In the first line the energetic reports are available in which power yield and events if present are shown Information Current values Reporting Data export Settings Reporting Yield in kwh P i A a Weekly Yield Yield CO saving New plant 13 08 2007 19 08 2007 Plant total IH 1 INV 2 IN 3 Period Day Week Month Year 13 08 2007 19 08 2007 Additional parameters 04 00 08 00 12 00 16 00 20 00 Time E IM 3 E mm IM 2 a IM 1 Co Plant total Yield kWh update view automatically Status Online Cancel download v 0 0 3 The total plant one or more inverters as well as daily weekly monthly and yearly yield and daily and weekly power can be shown Also the revenue and the CO savings can be illustrated Several menu items allow the selection of different reports Upon selection the program will gen erate a report as to plant inverter and period Additionally a tool tip is shown when the mous
6. i After a language change the program will automatically be restarted Data logger connection Under Connection a connection to the data logger is selected and configured If a modem connection should be used the Modem connection should be selected and config ured Modem Connections A modem can be chosen among all the modems installed on the PC Standard settings such as Telephone and modem options can be set under Properties and Selection parameter The telephone number of the modem connected to the data logger has to be entered as Phone number For further information about modem connections see Chapter 7 1 2 Data download One function of ComLynx Monitor is the administration of the logged data produced by the plant Above all this means that data can be effectively downloaded to a PC saving costs and time The program allows the data transfer to be limited and automated The available types of data transfer are Minimal Power yield and events are downloaded Complete All data available in the data logger such as details and events are downloaded Additionally the date from which the data download should start can be specified The date of the last data transfer is automatically shown 7 The last 30 days are preset by default Reimbursement To show the financial yield as reports certain settings have to be made It is possible to either calculate the reimbursement according to the German Ge
7. of the data logger ComLynx Monitor verification is necessary i Complete verification can only be done during the day when the inverters are active sufficient sunshine is needed C00410328 01 17 6 Installation and Uninstallation of the PC Danfets Software 6 Installation and Uninstallation of the PC Soft Ware 6 1 Installation The PC Software ComLynx Monitor is included on a CD in the data logger delivery box and is installed the following way 1 Log in on local computer as administrator 2 Insert the software CD into the CD DVD drive of the PC 3 Start the installation program located on the CD 4 If Microsoft Net Framework Revision 2 0 is not already installed the following message box will be shown otherwise continue to step 6 Setup 1 J ComLynx Monitor is using Microsoft NET 2 0 Please install Microsoft NET 2 0 first Download http www microsoft com download o Repeat the installation as soon as Microsoft Net Framework Revision 2 0 has been suc cessfully installed Choose your language If not automatically entered the license number must be entered during installation this can be found on the CD cover 8 Click on the menu Start Programs to start the PC Software ComLynx Monitor Without a valid license number the program will only start in demo mode The license number can be entered later at any time see chapter 8 5 After entering the license numbe
8. the necessary settings itself C00410328 01 15 5 Installation and Connection Danfoss 16 d The null modem cable must have the following commercially available structure 9 1 lt gt 4 2 lt gt 3 3 lt gt 2 4 lt gt 1 5 lt gt 5 7 lt gt 8 8 lt gt 7 9 lt gt 9 not necessary Modem connection For this both the PC and the data logger must be equipped with a modem Normally all ISDN GSM or standard analogue modems are usable as long as they are based on the HAYES standard Modem recommendations are also available in chapter 3 6 1 ISDN Modems X 75 are usable on the data logger side when both the PC and the data logger are using the same type of modem ISDN card Modems which support so called analogue Modem Emulation e g AVM ISDN Fritz cards are equally functional on the PC side The receiver data logger can then be set up with either an analogue or GSM modem Attention The modem must be installed in the PC before start up and checked for functional capability see WINDOWS manufacturer s guide A PC reset is necessary after having installed the modem driver on the PC The data logger must be connected via a terminal interface Sub D9 to the modem All required cables are delivered with the modem Instructions for start up and use of the modem can be found in the corresponding user manual of the modem If the data logger is switched on when a modem is connected to it it ackn
9. voltage 1 0 0 V PV current 1 0 000 4 Inverter INV 1 PV voltage 2 0 0 V Maximum power 5000 00 W PV current 2 0 000 Current power 5000 00 W PV voltage 3 00V n a m panis Uperating mod viera Inverter INV 1 ven This o Maximum power 5000 00 W Current power 5000 00 W Display 0 5000 10000 15000 20000 NOR AE Power w absolute values normalized values Status Online Cancel download v2 0 0 3 Inverters that do not respond or inverters with a current output power of null will be shown using an empty bar labelled OFFLINE If the number of connected inverters exceeds 10 a scroll bar allows navigation scrolling through the view Details By selecting a power bar the data of this particular inverter will be show in Details Information about the inverter data can be found in the corresponding chapter Additionally the maximum and current power of each inverter is shown by moving the mouse pointer over a bar Display The total power of the plant is illustrated in the same way as the power of each individual inverter The display of current power bars are shown either as absolute or normalised values Absolute Power of the power bar shown Value as absolute value Normalised Power of the power bar shown Value as a percentage value The colour of the power bars can be individually configured on the Settings gt Data logger Inverter tab page except the colour of the total power bar which cannot be
10. Lynx Monitor Admin 1 1 1 42 New Configuration ofthe Data Logger 1 1 1 43 9 Technical Data 44 10 Disposal 45 11 Declaration of Conformity 4 C00410328 01 Danfets 1 About This User Manual 1 About This User Manual This user manual provides detailed product information and instructions on how to use the ComLynx Datalogger and Datalogger and the associated PC Software To achieve optimal legibility ComLynx Datalogger and Datalogger will be identified as Data logger The advanced unit with the capability of connecting various sensors will be identified as the version This user manual describes the data logger version at the time of writing Modifications to this user manual may be added as a result of new functionality or improvements to the data logger Product and company names mentioned in this manual may be registered trademarks of their respective owners 1 1 1 Symbols Throughout this user manual important information will be emphasised by using the following symbols Attention i This symbol means that this type of information should not be disregarded as it may Q result in damage to equipment and or harm to persons Information thus marked must be observed on all accounts Note Z Information This type of information is important for the protection of property Disregard of this type of information may cause damage t
11. MAKING MODERN LIVING POSSIBLE ComLynx Datalogger Datalogger User Manual DANFOSS SOLAR INVERTERS Danfoss Contents Contents 1 About This User Manual 3 Safety Instructions O O O 3 Product Description 5 The Data Logger 000 s 5 PC Software 0E 2 System Requirements U 0 C 7 Intended Use 7 Scope of Delivery 2220000 A 7 Recommended Accessories 00000000 7 Modem 7 Data Logger Connections 0000000 8 Operating Indicator Lamp and Audio Signals 1 11 8 4 Data and Events 10 Data Logger Memory Capacity 10 Detailed Data InverterData 11 Sum Data 12 Additional Measurement Data Sensors Version 1 12 Events 00 12 Event Notification Data Logger 13 Inverter Event Notification 00000 13 5 Installation and Connection 14 Connecting the Hardware 0000000000000 14 Connections tothe Mains Network 15 CompactFlash Memory Card 15 Connection to the PC 15 Installation Check 17 6 Installation and Uninstallation of the PC Software 18 Installation 770000 18 Program Updates 0 000000000000 18 Uninstallation 00000 18 7 Start up wW I9 Start up 19 Connection to the D
12. Plants Connection Modem COM Port coM1 Properties Dial parameter Auto connect after program start Data download Minimal only sums yields and events since date 20080322 Complete all inverter data Connect now In the plant list all available plants and if available also the date of the last connection is shown The plant currently open is emphasised in colour and is also shown in the title list be opened When ComLynx Monitor is restarted the plant which have previously been used will Below the list of available plants the menu for opening creating and deleting a plant can be found New Plants By clicking on New a new plant to the connected PV plant can be setup Plants Option Value Plant name Mew plant Directory C Documents and Setti LJ Under Plant name a new plant name must be given Default path for the plant is C Documents and settings users my documents Change of this directory is made with Every project gets its own sub directory based on the name of the plant With OK the new project is saved and an networkscan can be started immediately C00410328 01 8 Working with the System 8 Working with the System Danfets 8 9 2 34 Language Settings The language of ComLynx Monitor can be changed dynamically further information can be found in Chapter 8 4
13. T1000 40 160 C Attention A very long cable to the temperature sensor will result in a decreased accuracy of the measurement A copper cable with 10 metres length and 0 25 mm profile will cause a measurement error of approx 0 5 C if using a PT1000 sensor i The yield recording with an impulse counter is much more accurate than the sum ming up of values of each inverter Therefore PC Software uses the range of values e from the impulse couNter of the total plant Settings gt Data logger gt Sensors 4 5 Events All events will be indentified as one off or permanent events or messages of the PV plant which are either reported from the inverter to the data logger or recognised by the data logger due to his programming Events are classified as follows Event Information with high importance on critical events and failures which require immediate attention Warnings Information with less importance which is generally not to be regarded as critical Information Information on internal data logger events for example the maintenance occur ring at midnight configuration changes etc 12 C00410328 01 Danfets 4 Data and Events 4 5 1 Event Notification Data Logger In the event protocol the following events are displayed as type FAIL Event Event Cause Troubleshooting Modem PIN not accepted GSM Modem has not ac On the tab page Settings Data logger Main set cepted the configured t
14. a elements in the export data files The individual data elements can be sorted into desired position in the export list using the fol lowing keys Selection Description 55 Enter all data into the export list 5 Enter only selected data into the export list lt Remove only selected data from the export list lt Remove all from the export list Shift data element up Shift data element down Y To start the data export press Start export and enter the output folder and file name for the data 8 9 Settings 8 9 1 32 The Settings tab page is divided into several tabs In this case the data logger inverter sensor configuration as well as the monitoring and reimbursement can be configured The configuration is dependent on the authority level of the user see Chapter 8 1 PV Plant In the settings for the PV plant alongside the plant administration the connection settings between the data logger and the PC Software can be found C00410328 01 Danftt Information Current values Reporting Data export Settings PY Plant Reimbursement Data logger Flants Mame last connection Demo 2006 08 37 12 00 My plant Mew demo inverter 2008 02 27 12 02 L B Language settings English hal Language
15. ard into the card slot already done at delivery Plug the RJ45 Terminator black into the RJ45 socket of the data logger Use a RJ45 network cable to wire the free RJ45 socket of the data logger with one of the RJ45 sockets of the last inverter in the network e Terminate the inverter bus with the other RJ45 Terminator at the other end of the net work please see the inverter user manual If required connect sensors and impulse generator version only Connect the power supply to the electricity supply system e Connection to the PC is achieved via null modem cable or modem depending on desired variation 1 Power supply through external network adapter 2 Connection to the PC via null modem cable 3 Connection to the inverter network via RJ45 network cable RJ45 terminator 14 C00410328 01 Danfoss 5 Installation and Connection The LEDs and the internal loudspeaker of the data logger switch on briefly once the data logger is connected to the power supply The system has been started successfully if both signals are heard If this is not the case please check the power supply If the red LED continuously flashes the data logger is not configured correctly Please check with the PC Software If this issue cannot be solved please get in touch with your supplier i The data logger should only be used in conjunction with the appropriate adapters and cables e g commercially RJ45 TP10 100 network cables T
16. ata Logger 19 C00410328 01 1 Contents Dont Direct Connection via Null Modem Cable amp 19 Modem Connection O LA 2 4 2222 19 Setup and Configuration of the Data Logger 1 1 1 1111 20 Time Synchronisation Z F 2 0U D JD 20 20 Teaching the Data Logger to Recognise Inverters 1 21 sensor Configuration s 21 Installation Check Using Current Values n 7 22 8 Working withthe System 23 Working with the System 0 0 0 0 s 23 User Rights Access Rights amp i 2 2 20 23 Status Bar 23 Language 24 Information 0000000000 S 25 Current Values 0 00000000 S 25 Reporting 0000000 A 27 Diagram Editing Functions 0 29 Report Types 00000000 A 29 Data Export 000A 31 Settings 00S 32 PV Plant MM 32 Reimbursement 34 Data Logger 0000000000000 S 35 Main Settings Admin 20 2 2 35 nir 37 Identifying Inverters Lh 42D 2 222 38 Monitoring 4 7 S 38 Alarm M Disabling Alarm Sound 40 Enabling Alarm Sound 20 0 JA 41 Sensors version 00000 41 Firmware Update 0 000 s 41 Firmware Update with the CompactFlash Memory Card 42 Firmware Update via Com
17. ata logger is made by clicking on Connect now Note Z Available COM ports can be found in the device manager of the operating system see the user guide of the operating system The Modem drop down box allows access to all modems available on the PC Instructions for use of modems on the data logger side can be found in chapter 5 4 modem connections With Properties and Dial parameter changes to the standard settings of the modem can be made If the Auto connect after program start check box is checked the connection and data transfer to the data logger is automatically activated immediately when the program is started Close connection after idle time of is a safety setting for cost control The connection with the data logger is automatically closed after 5 minutes idle no data download running as standard 7 3 Setup and Configuration of the Data Logger 7 3 1 Time Synchronisation 20 Generally it is necessary to synchronise the system time of the data logger to that of the PC on first use If the system time of the data logger diverges from that of the PC by more than 10 minutes a time synchronisation window will automatically appear It is recommended to set the time sync C00410328 01 Danfots 7 Start up Time synchronization The time difference between the PC and the datalogger is greather than 10 min A time syncronization i strongly recommended Manual setting ef Warming If
18. d with additional sensor data for that same point in time Detailed inverter data is very bulky therefore only a part of this data is downloaded to the PC as standard By using the software function all existing data can be downloaded C00410328 01 11 4 Data and Events Danfoss 4 3 Sum Data After successful request of the inverter data and data from additional sensor a sum data set for the total plant will be generated and saved The data logger sum protocol will log Value Unit Description Timestamp Time of the respective data set Serial number Identification of the inverter Power W Current production of the total plant sum from the inver ters Income today kWh Daily yield of the total plant sum from the inverters Additional measurement V See additional measurement data data 4 4 Additional Measurement Data Sensors Version The data logger version can in addition log 2 x PT1000 1 x impulse and 1 x voltage value 0 150 mV for environment temperature module temperature radiation and impulse count logging The relevant sensors are connected to the plug on the back side of the data logger Value Unit Description Counted yield kWh Calculated of counted impulse 0 400 kWh Radiance W m Directed radiation calculated of sensor voltage value 0 1200 W m2 Environment temperature C Resistance value PT1000 40 160 C Module temperature eC Resistance value P
19. data logger correct functioning must be checked This is easiest done using the tab page Current values Here the actual values for the connected inverters together with the sensor values are shown via the inverter status The inverter status shows the current values for connected inverters and measurement data as they are currently being read by the data logger Information Current values Reporting Data export Settings Click on the bar of an inverter to indicate the details Inverter status New plant 15 08 2007 16 07 27 Inverter WR 1 Maximum power 5000 00 W Current power 5000 00 Ww 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 Power W Status Online Details WR 1 Detail Timestamp Serial number Power Income today Temperature Voltage Current Frequency PY voltage 1 PY current 1 PV voltage 2 PY current 2 PY voltage 3 PY current 3 Operating mode DC Modules Event Module Display Show total power Value 15 08 2007 1 1003 5000 Ww 0 003 kwh 22 C 280 V 0 750 50 00 Hz 55 5 V 2 8724 65 1 V 2 7624 65 1 V 2 851 0 0 0 0 absolute values normalized values Cancel download v2 0 0 3 By clicking on an inverter bar the relevant actual values and sensor values of the selected inverter are shown on the right Further information about inverter status can be found in the corresponding inverter user manual 22 C00410328 01 pL 8 Working with the System 8 Wo
20. e can be pollution or partial failure of the solar cells or it could be caused by inverter problems The following settings must be made Income comparison The percentage variance of the mean value Minimum income In order to prevent an alarm occurring on days with less solar ra diation it is possible to set a minimum income per day If the total income of the entire plant is less than the minimum income no yield comparison is triggered The income comparison is performed in the following way The daily yield of the inverter is divided by the maximum power installed peak power of the solar cells connected to this inverter The relative income of each individual inverter is calculated as follows Relative income Daily yield kWh installed peak power kWp The relative income of the individual inverter is then compared to the values of the other inverters If the percentage variance is above the configured value an alarm is initiated The income comparison is only made when two or more inverters in the network are active SMS Texts of an income deviation error Inverter income deviation on Inv S N 1000 100 Date DD MM YYYY 8 9 8 Alarm If an alarm is initiated the optical as well as the audio signals will be enabled see 8 9 3 an alarm bell symbol will also appear in the status bar Status Online Cancel download v2 0 0 3 The alarming bell will be shown in the status bar until the event has disapp
21. e pointer is moved over an inverter bar The tool tip is dependent on the context and reports The colour of the power bar can be individually configured under Settings gt Datalogger In verter with the exception of the total power bar which is always dark red and cannot be changed T A prerequisite for the display is that the data of the PV plant has been downloaded e to ComLynx Monitor The diagram can be saved locally copied to the clipboard or printed by clicking on the right mouse button see internet explorer user guide Additional parameters C00410328 01 2 8 Working with the System Danfi 28 Optionally radiation W m module temperature in C ambient temperature C inverter temperature C or events can be selected to be shown in the diagram These values will be shown on the Y axis Event display Events are shown using a colour and a symbol next to the relevant inverter or the total plant If a ine diagram is shown in the time window events will be displayed using a symbol When an event occurs each event is shown by a symbol Events occurring over a longer period are con nected by a line On a bar chart an event is shown in the time window above the appropriate bar when the event occurs If the mouse pointer is moved over the event a window will appear showing a list of all events which have occurred within that time line Information Current values Reporting Data exp
22. eared or until the function key see chapter 3 7 is pressed or the alarm is quit by clicking on the bell symbol 8 9 9 Disabling Alarm Sound When an alarm occurs there are two ways of turning off the sound Press the function key on the data logger see Chapter 3 7 Select Audible indicators Off in Settings Datalogger Main settings see Chapter 8 9 3 40 C00410328 01 Danfoss 8 Working with the System 8 9 10 Enabling Alarm Sound Select Audible indicators Off in Settings Datalogger Main settings see chapter 8 9 3 It is not possible to turn the alarm sound on by pressing the button on the data logger 8 9 11 Sensors version 8 10 For data logger version the function Sensors also exists to configure the calibration values which are needed for the sensor inputs as well as to activate the data logging Information Current values Monitoring Data export Settings F Plant Reimbursement Data logger Main settings Inverter Sensors Monitoring Radiation Impulse counter Sensor connected Calibration value C connected Calibration value mM at actual 111 Wr Wir 100 TOC re actual 0 000 kth Impulses Ewh Module temperature Environment temperature PT 1000 connected Offset 0 0 IE PT 1000 connected Offset 0 0 PE actual 32 4 EL E actual 30 3 E status Online Cancel download v2 0 0 3 The sensors do not need to be identified as these are automatically recog
23. eginning from and the end to should be defined Generally the whole protocol is exported File format Data can be exported in the following file format Excel Document xls e XML File xml Text File txt Due to technical limitations of Microsoft Excel documents no more than 20000 data sets can be imported in an Excel document If the limit is exceeded a warning notification will open and the end date of the time line will be set to that of the last value within range If more data should be needed several Excel sheets with different periods must be made C00410328 01 31 8 Working with the System Danfets Some special settings are available for the export Selection Description Line numbering The individual logged data sets are numbered Output timeline For the linearisation as the logged data will not be recorded with constant intervals for example logged data will save from 8 00a m 8 00p m A lot of end user applications do not have the possibility to linearise the time axis which displays the curves distorted This avoids a timeline of an x axis Output headline A header row with field descriptions of the different data columns is displayed Column separator txt selec Shows a selection of separators between the measurement value tion only columns Column Selection The window on the left shows the data elements available for export The window on the right shows the dat
24. erval 10 min Eg Logging Interval 15 min storage allocation MB 500 days 1 2 5 Z 10 20 number of inverter With a logging interval of 10 min inverter data can be logged over a maximum period of 500 days without exhausting the CF memory card standard 256 MB Note 2 If the memory card is full the data logger deletes the oldest data in order to log new data 4 2 Detailed Data Inverter Data The data logger is connected to the inverter via the RS485 data interface and through this it communicates directly with it The data logger receives dynamic information events and operation mode sent from the inverter The following inverter information is requested and logged Value ut Description Timestamp Time of the respective data set Power Current production Income today kWh Daily yield of the inverter Temperature pe Inverter temperature Voltage V Grid voltage Current A Grid feed effective power ratio Frequency Hz Grid frequency PV voltage DC voltage of the PV Generator PV current A DC current of the PV Generator Operating mode Inverter operation mode DC Module Inverter type Event Shows current inverter events Module Number of the associated DC Modules Additional measurement data See additional measurement data In order to guarantee an exact comparison of the inverter and additional sensor data if connec ted every inverter data set is supplemente
25. f inverters 4 C00410328 01 Danfoss 3 Product Description 3 Product Description 3 1 The Data Logger The data logger is an independent free programmable measuring and data logging unit on Com pactFlash basis It records data from the connected inverters saves the data and then forwards the data via interfaces to another media PC and mobile phone in a defined format A data logger supports up to 20 inverters The files or rather data are stored on a replaceable Compact Flash memory card in the data logger Optionally additional sensors such as radiation module temperature and temperature of the environment can be recorded and read out by the data logger version The data logger is equipped with an alarm function for sending alarm notifications Communication with the data logger takes place per modem null modem or GSM modem via data interface 9 pole Sub D adapter 3 2 PC Software The data logger is delivered with the PC Software ComLynx Monitor for communication and op eration via a Windows PC Using the PC Software the following functions are available Data logger configuration Setting of parameters e g detection of inverters in the network configuration of the logging interval and selection of which parameters to monitor e Plant status display At a glance values for the monitored inverters and overall plant System information inverter and data logger events e Data con
26. formation such as events are saved in a separate file on the CF card In order for the data logger to function correctly all necessary settings must have been set using ComLynx Monitor Once a connection between the data logger and the ComLynx Monitor Software has been suc cessfully established ComLynx Monitor transfers only the data needed for the standard reports together with the list of events to the PC The rest of the data remains on the data logger Once downloaded the PC analyses the data For this purpose different reports such as yield and power reports or CO saving are available 6 C00410328 01 Danfoss 3 Product Description 3 3 System Requirements The software ComLynx Monitor is made and tested for Microsoft operating systems Windows 2000 XP Vista Further system requirements are Hardware Recommended processor capacity minimum 800 MHz RS232 interface or via USB RS232 Adapter 50 MB free hard disk space Software Microsoft Net Framework Revision 2 0 where necessary available to download from http www microsoft com Generally the computing power of the PC should not be less than Pentium III class and it should not be more than 5 years old 3 4 Intended Use The data logger is exclusively for the data reports of the supporting inverter types Information about inverter types is available from the manufacturer Any mechanical or physical modifications to the equipment including the drilling of
27. gy source to power generation ratio Please ask your local electricity provider for the exact value For the total yield which can be found under plant status see Chapter 8 5 an offset delta value can be set for the calculation of the total yield The Start value for yield count defines the value from where the yield count begins 8 9 3 Data Logger On this tab page all relevant functions for data logger configuration are found 8 9 4 Main Settings Admin Here the fundamental system settings can be view and changed Only an user with admin access is allowed to make changes on this page C00410328 01 35 8 Working with the System 36 Information Current values Reporting Data export Settings _e_ _ _ PY Plant Reimbursement Data logger Information Hardware Firmware Seral nummer System Real time clock User password Admin password Accoustic signals GSM modem FIM Actions UPDATE iz an unrecoverable action and switches the data logger back to factory settings lt is recommended to make a data backup before commencing with UPDATE and RESET Source BN 2a Browse UPDATE Firmware Additional modem configuration le Number of ring tenes RESET Reset to factory settings The general system functionalities and information are divided into information system and ac tions Information General and non configurable information of the da
28. his version needs a termination 5 3 Connections to the Mains Network For connection to the mains network use the included in the scope of delivery network adapter 12 VDC or an adequate voltage source 12 24 VDC The power consumption of the data logger amounts to max 0 8 Watt Attention Connection to the mains network should only be done after the installation of hard ware and other cables 5 4 CompactFlash Memory Card The data logger is only operational with an installed CompactFlash memory card On every con nection to the data logger the PC Software automatically checks this for faults and events Attention Removing this during operation power supply active can lead to damage to the data logger as well as the memory card and all data held therein Only remove the memory card when the device is switched off Attention The memory card is made in such a way that it can only be inserted into its slot one way Do not bend or force the memory card on insertion 5 5 Connection to the PC There are two possibilities to connect the data logger to the PC Direct connection with a RS232 Null modem cable An RS232 null modem cable is included in the scope of delivery of the data logger Cable lengths of 10 15 m and are not critical Longer distances however must be covered by a commercially available extension cable Using hardware flow control the PC recognizes almost all
29. ings enter a new PIN code and restart the data PIN code logger Modem PIN invalid configu GSM modem has al In tab page Settings Data logger Main settings ration ready rejected the PIN enter a new PIN code and restart the data logger code once Inverter lt Nr gt Inverter Nr has been Check inverter status and cables no communication for XX unattainable for XX hours hours Inverter Nr The alarm income devi Check inverter and plant installation income deviation XX 9o ation was activated in the inverter Nr be cause the daily yield was XX lower than the plant average Inverter Nr Inverter Nr noticed See event notification inverter event notification an event Inverter Nr since xxx Inverter Nr noticed See event notification inverter min Status event notifica an event for XX minutes tion Inverter lt Nr gt The problem with inver Problem solved ter Nr no longer oc curs CF error Compact Flash Card Please contact your supplier missinc RTC Real Time Clock in RTC Real time clock Please contact your supplier valid missing RTC Real Time Clock in Invalid time Please contact your supplier valid In the event protocol the following events are shown as type INFO Event Description SMS sent to xxx Alarming sms successfully sent to phone number SMS could not be sent will be re Alar
30. ion This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be dis posed of with your other household waste Instead it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product C00410328 01 45 11 Declaration of Conformity Danfet 11 Declaration of Conformity Danfoss Solar Inverters A S Jyllandsgade 28 DK 6400 S nderborg Denmark CVR no 26 84 36 26 Tel 45 7488 1300 Fax 45 7488 1301 E mail solar inverters danfoss com Homepage www solar inverters danfoss com EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For CE marking in EU European Union Danfoss Solar Inverters A S Jyllandsgade 28 DK 6400 S nderborg Denmark Declares on our responsibility that the below product line ComLynx to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following directive s standard s or other normative document s provided that it is used according to our i
31. lure The time period to the Alarm re sponse time can also be set here Multiple Events In case of simultaneous events or events with short interval on different inverters it is not guaranteed that all SMS s are sent because it depends on the time it takes sending a SMS and the time interval between the events This is also the case when selecting Transfer call number The alarming therefore indicates that the user needs to connect to the data logger for further information SMS Text for an inverter error Message from WR S N 1234 Event XXX since DD MM YYYY hh mm C00410328 01 39 8 Working with the System Danfets Inverter communication failure during the day An alarm will be triggered at 6 00 pm if the data logger has not been able to communicate with some of the inverters all day For this the check box must be marked Active In case of both a communication error and an income deviation error it is only guaranteed that one of the alarms is sent call number transfer or SMS shipping The alarming therefore indicates that the user needs to connect to the data logger for further information SMS Texts for a communication error No inverter contact today Inv S N 1234 Date DD MM YYYY Yield Comparison Every day at 6 00 pm the daily yields of all inverters are compared against each other An alarm occurs in case an inverter supplies less power in comparison to the other inverters on the day before The caus
32. m sms could not be sent to the phone number Sms dispatch will tried be repeated Firmware start with version Xxx Firmware start data logger start up midnight restart Phone number transferred to xxx Alarm Call number transfer successfully Configuration xxx changed User has changed the configuration Configuration entry entry has User has changed the configuration entry been changed to new entry 4 5 2 Inverter Event Notification The event notifications are generated by the inverters themselves and are dependent on the in verter Details to the occurred inverter events can be found in the corresponding inverter user manual C00410328 01 13 5 Installation and Connection Danfoss 5 Installation and Connection The data logger is delivered in a robust fanless casing and is intended for indoor switch cabinet s installations For outdoor installation an electro installation cabinet with protection level IP65 is recommended Attention As all electric devices the data logger should be protected against humidity in par ticular against condensation of water Condensation is reduced with circulation of air as a complete unit seal up Attention The cables or the CompactFlash memory card must only be installed or removed when the device is switched off 5 2 Connecting the Hardware Connecting the data logger to the inverter is done the following way Insert the Compact Flash C
33. n order not to loose the valuable data protocols of the data logger Where required the old CompactFlash memory card can be replaced with a new min 128 MByte big card Firmware Update with the CompactFlash Memory Card The CompactFlash memory card of the data logger or a new card is connected to the PC Where possible the FIRMWARE BIN found on the CompactFlash memory card should be secured by copying or renaming The firmware to be installed must be copied to the CompactFlash memory card under the name FIRMWARE BIN Now the data logger must be switched while pressing the function key see data logger connec tions the button should be pressed for at least 8 seconds The new firmware will now be saved in the data logger During this time the LEDs will flash This procedure must not be interrupted However if this happens the data logger will not start properly and the procedure must be repeated Firmware Update via ComLynx Monitor Admin A firmware update can also be done using with ComLynx Monitor and remote modem connection In this case the operator must have Admin rights Updates are only possible this way when the chosen firmware is a newer version T than the one currently on the data logger and the current firmware is compatible e with the ComLynx Monitor version A firmware update is only possible when no download is running The following steps should be carried out when updating the firmware
34. nection to one or multiple data loggers Plant data and event administration e Reports and diagrams Export of logged data to Microsoft Excel xls XML or Text txt files for further pro cessing using other programs e Data logger maintenance through firmware updates exchange of data logger operation software e Dynamic language change for the user One advantage of this system exists in the intelligence of the data logger itself specified as project This is the basis for the locally independent monitoring The following chart provides an overview of the components associated with the system C00410328 01 5 3 Product Description Danfets Inverter gg i agro S Reference Parameter Acquisition AZ plus Version A w f 2 D o Y i S 5 un ss 4 E m 2 E D gt A 4 01256 St 8o o a kWh Impulse counter BO ES eo impulse kWh A so z am oo a Ek wW a Data logger plus Version Data memory CF card Direct Modem Dial in to different systems PC Software per system E communication System status analyses events configuration maintenance data export After successful installation of the data logger and learning of the inverters of the PV plant as well as additional sensors version only all logged data of the PV plant are saved as daily protocols on the memory card of the data logger Special in
35. new data can be successfully downloaded A firmware update leads to the automatic restart of the data logger thereby disconnecting the connection to the PC When using a remote connection the connection must be re established manually C00410328 01 43 9 Technical Data Danfoss 9 Technical Data ComLynx Datalogger COM Ports 1x RS232 Modem PC 1x RS485 Data via RJ45 double socket PC Connection Null modem cable Analogue modem ISDN Adapter GSM Modems Memory Compact Flash9 Card type I up to max 2G Delivery scope 256 MB Casing Aluminium degree of protection IP20 Weight 180 Grams without power supply Environmental Humidi Interior switch cabinet ty Operating temperature Minimum 0 to 40 C Dimensions 143 x 70 x 30 mm Lx W x H Power supply Power Power supply 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 12 24 VDC 0 5 A power 6 W Software Firmware operating system for the data logger PC Software ComLynx Monitor for Windowse PCs ComLynx Datalogger Radiation Radiation 0 150 mV Accuracy 1 Module temperature PT1000 40 to 160 C Accuracy 1 C Outdoor temperature PT1000 40 to 160 C Accuracy 1 C Output counter Pulse input Can be driven either via switch contact or Open Collector Open Drain Output NPN ensure correct polarity 44 C00410328 01 Danfet 10 Disposal 10 Disposal Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European Un
36. nised by the PC In Current values the values for all sensors at that moment in time will be shown Radiation has a calibration value to show how much voltage would be produced by a sensor if radiation strength of exactly 1000 W m2 was achieved Normally this value is written on the radiation sensor The Impulse counter has a calibration value which shows how many impulses kWh is pro duced by the yield meter Here the standard value is given as 1000 that is after 1000 impulses the registered yield increases by 1 kWh An Offset Delta value for the Environment temperature and Module tempera ture adjusts the logged data to the real data compensation cable length for PT1000 sensors All 4 sensor inputs also feature a check box connected to activate the relevant sensor input If this is not checked no measurements will be recorded from that input and also not displayed in current values Firmware Update For daily use firmware updates are not necessary However it might be necessary to reprogram the data logger due to improved functionality etc Firmware updates can be carried out either directly from the CompactFlash memory card or via ComLynx Monitor Information of the cur rently used data logger firmware can be requested at any time C00410328 01 41 8 Working with the System Danfets 8 10 1 8 10 2 42 Attention Data backup download all data to PC must be made before starting the update i
37. nstructions EU Directives Based on EU harmonized standards 2004 108 EC EMC Directive EN 61000 6 2 EN 61000 6 3 73 23 EEC Low voltage Directive EN 61010 1 part 1 Date Issued by Approved b th o dej UD Arthur Philiposian Uffe B r p Certification Senior Manager Technology M SC E E Ph D 46 C00410328 01 Danfoss Solar Inverters A S Jyllandsgade 28 DK 6400 S nderborg Denmark Tel 45 7488 1300 AE MEN M M x 45 7488130 E mail solar inverters danfoss com C0041 032801 www solar inverters danfoss com Danfoss can accept no responsibility for possible errors in catalogues brochures and other printed material Danfoss reserves the right to alter its products without notice This also applies to products already on order provided that such alterations can be made without subsequential changes being necessary in specifications already agreed All trademarks in this material are property of the respective companies Danfoss and the Danfoss logotype are trademarks of Danfoss A S All rights reserved C00410328 01 Rev date 2008 07 08
38. nt 8 6 Current Values Current Values displays the current status of the plant current power of all inverters as well as the total power The current data is shown as it is being read from each inverter at that moment in time online data By selecting a bar the detailed values of the connected inverters together with sensor data can be seen When this tab page is opened a data logger connection is automatically established and the page will immediately be updated with the newly received data Online data is continuously updated but not saved The next data set will be logged when the preset logging interval expires C00410328 01 25 Danftt 8 Working with the System In order to check the current status of the plant this tab page should always be visited when a connection with the data logger is made The current power of each inverter is shown as a bar chart An empty bar shows the achieved and saved maximum power of an inverter and a full bar shows the current power If a new maximum is detected the empty bar will be adjusted accordingly Information Current values Reporting Data export Settings Click on the bar of an inverter to indicate the details Details INV 1 Inverter status o e Timestamp 15 08 2007 1 New plant 15 08 2007 18 16 54 Serial number 1003 Power 5000 W Income today 0 000 kwh Temperature 22 C Voltage 245 V Current 0 000 4 Frequency 50 00 Hz PV
39. o property or loss of functionality C00410328 01 3 2 Safety Instructions Danfoss 2 Safety Instructions 2 1 Safety Instructions Readers of this user manual are assumed to be familiar with regulations and guidelines concerning electrical installations and connections to the public mains network Particular attention must be paid to general safety regulations for working with electrical installations Please observe the safety instructions below to prevent injury to persons and damage to the connected equipment Contact with electrically conductive parts can be life threatening even after their disconnection from the mains network Installation should only be performed amp in the de energised state Equipment must be installed only in protected dry environments Outdoor installa tion only in an appropriate control cabinet protection level IP65 Prevent cables and terminals from being exposed The power connection must be equipped with a fuse and earthing The power plug must be accessible at all times Maintenance by qualified electrician technician only Equipment must only be operated at the rated supply voltages 12 24 VDC correct polarity A suitable power supply unit is included in the scope of delivery Note 2 Observe the manufacturer s instructions regarding the handling of power supply units espe cially switching units Observe the manufacturer s instructions regarding the handling o
40. oaded C00410328 01 8 7 1 8 7 2 Danfoss 8 Working with the System For a direct data transfer the check mark Update view automatically should be removed Only existing data will be downloaded For an automatic download of the logged data the check mark Update view automatically should be set As soon as new data are available the reports will be updated automatically and the shown period will be updated with the timestamp of the last logged data Attention A prerequisite for generating graphs is that the data of the PV plant has been down loaded to the ComLynx Monitor i Due to the large amount of data to be handled there may be a delay in the generation of the yearly reports Diagram Editing Functions Scaling To increase or decrease the scale and null point of the graph position the mouse pointer over the graph window and turn the mouse wheel until the desired arrangement has been reached Zooming To pull up a zoom window use the mouse to select a frame within the graph On release the contents of the frame will be zoomed in By clicking the right mouse button the zoom functionality will be closed Context Menu By clicking the right mouse button on the graph window the following functions will be available Status Description Copy Copies the contents of the current display to the clipboard Save image as Current graph will be saved locally as an image
41. or Pac max w Active Alarm 1003 BEES UE 1004 J eem 1005 o Status Online Cancel download we 0 0 3 The list of the inverters can be sorted by clicking on the relevant column header Individual configuration of each inverter is possible by selecting the relevant inverter The following functions are available C00410328 01 37 8 Working with the System Danfi 8 9 6 8 9 7 38 Function Description Serial number The first 4 digits from the manufacturer serial number cannot be changed The whole serial number can be found on the inverter Name Identification of an inverter for the presentation within ComLynx Moni tor max 12 characters possible Colour Selection of inverter colour for presentation within ComLynx Monitor Pac max Wp Maximum power of the inverter max 12 characters possible Active Add m remove O inverter from data query Alarm Activate I4 Deactivate O the inverter alarm Recording of Pac max Wp ComLynx Monitor updates the value of the maximum power Pac max Power AC Maximum with the latest largest value measured this value can be entered manually if necessary This allows a direct comparison between rated power and actual output of the device as long as a long term trend is visible i If no maximum power Pac max is set the PC Software will use the initial value 1 W Identifying Inverters The Networkscan is automatically carried o
42. orresponding modem The data logger modem initiates link connection after the stated num ber of tone signals at the latest after 40 seconds C00410328 01 pL 8 Working with the System Attention By setting the system time backwards logged data can be lost By setting the time forward gaps may appear in the data logging With some modems the flow control is deactivated as standard when they are switched on Therefore these modems MUST be given the additional command to activate the flow control hardware The following modems require the following commands Siemens MC TC35 und INSYS GSM AT Q3 INSYS ISDN 4 0 AT amp R1 amp S1 For all other recommended modems no extra command is required Chapter 3 6 1 Function Description UPDATE Updates the Firmware of the data logger RESET Resets to factory setting All settings will be deleted and must be re en tered Attention During a firmware update logged data can be lost see chapter 8 10 8 9 5 Inverter It is generally necessary on first use or after having made changes to the PV plant to do a one off identification of the inverters On this tab page the logging interval and maximum power can be changed Information Current values Reporting Data export Settings PY Plant Reimbursement Data logger ji Main settings Inverter M onitoring List of inverters Serial number Mame Col
43. ort Settings Reporting Yield in kwh P i bloc QA uec Weekly Yield Yield CO saving plant plx 13 08 2007 19 08 2007 13 08 2007 18 05 00 Inverter INY 2 reports an income deviation 21 Periad Day Week Month Year 13 08 2007 13 08 2007 vw Additional parameters Mn Di hi Do Fr Sa 50 E 3 INV 3 E INV 2 EC INY 1 Yield kWh update view automatically Status Online Cancel download we 0 0 3 For further information regarding inverter events please refer to the inverter user manual If the diagram is printed together with the events all events which have occurred within this time line will be shown under the diagram Period It is possible to choose periods of day week month and year for the current graph A calendar allows the direct selection of a specific date and time line The calendar adjusts itself to the se lected time line Update view automatically An essential function of ComLynx Monitor is the administration of logged plant data This allows data to be effectively transferred to the PC saving time and costs ComLynx Monitor has the ability to limit data transfers and automate the transfer Generally only data which is necessary for the generation of standard reports will be downloaded If project data already has been downloaded to a PC when a new connection to the data logger is established only the newly logged data will be downl
44. owledges whether it can communicate with the modem It does so using acoustic signals see chapter 3 8 i Signals sound only when the acoustic signal is switched on see chapter 3 8 When using a GSM modem it is imperative that either the PIN code on the GSM card in use is deactivated or that the correct PIN code has been successfully entered in the data logger see basic set up of the data logger in Chapter 8 8 3 1 Attention The PIN code must be entered before connecting the GSM modem If the PIN code given is not accepted by the GSM modem login will only be repeated after re entering the PIN code This avoids repeatedly entering a false authentification which could otherwise lead to the locking of the SIM card If a false PIN code is given three times in succession the SIM card must be unlocked by using a mobile phone and entering the PUK code The PUK code cannot be entered via ComLynxMonitor With some modems which operate over a telephone switchboard it can occur that I communication does not take place immediately The reason for this is the high e density of ring signals whereby the modem cannot recognise its own RING prop erly The only solution to this problem is either to use a different modem or to configure the switchboard so that the modem has a standard ring signal C00410328 01 Danfoss 5 Installation and Connection 5 5 1 Installation Check After a successful installation
45. r a new entry field or tab page must be selected The system will automatically check the validity of the license num ber 6 1 1 Program Updates ComLynx Monitor will continuously be improved just like the operating system of the data logger firmware Updates may be needed as a result of changes to the system components inverter solar controller etc new views on data evaluation new user requirements and changes on the operating systems of the PCs Therefore it is recommended always to perform a data backup of the projects and existing data before installing an update After a successful data backup the new version should be reinstalled according to manufacturer details Firmware Updates for the data logger are described in chapter 810 6 1 2 Uninstallation The uninstallation of the software is established using the Control Panel Software with Unin stall ComLynx Monitor Data already downloaded to projects on the PC is not lost as standard they are saved under My documents 18 C00410328 01 Danfos 7 Start up 7 Start up 7 1 Start up When starting the PC Software for the first time only a demo project exists This project can be used for checking the functionality of the PC Software After connecting to the data logger ComLynx Monitor must learn which data the connected system provides 7 2 Connection to the Data Logger 7 2 1 7 2 2 Connection between data logger and the PC can be establi
46. rking with the System 8 1 Working with the System ComLynx Monitor displays all views in one window using tab pages Using just a few mouse clicks the user can directly access all relevant functionality The following chapters describe how to configure load and display logged data 8 2 User Rights Access Rights The use of the PC Software allows access on two levels Access as User Provides the user with read and write access to all information and data except data logger set tings Access as Admin Provides the Admin Administrator with rights to change the data logging settings When using ComLynx Monitor every user is logged on as user If the user requests a functionality which requires the Admin user level the PC Software automatically asks for the password Jie The value in this box can changed only by administrator Admin password Change into admin modus Pas Change into the administartor modus Attention In delivery status no password is set To avoid misuse a password should be con figured on first use 8 3 Status Bar The status bar at the bottom of the window shows the current communication status between the ComLynx Monitor and the data logger Additionally the progress bar shows optical and percent age progresses of the data download Status Online Cancel download v1 0 Status bar Progress bar Alarm symbol Software version The stat
47. s for directed Radiation module and environment temperature Furthermore the amount of energy supplied to the mains network based on the real power can be logged with an energy impulse counter Inverter data from one inverter after the other is being periodically requested Each data set is labelled with the actual timestamp and supplemented with additional data example radiance The data logger saves the requested data sets from the individual inverters and the sum data sets of the total plant together with the timestamp corresponding to the query interval This means that all data sets will appear to have the same timestamp even if the individual query times are a few seconds apart This allows for a chronologically synchronised report The logging interval period affects the memory capacity of the data logger A reduction of the logging interval results in higher quantities of data and also an increase in data transfer time The logging capacity of the data logger can also be shortened The standard setting of 10 min permits one year of logging from 20 inverters with a Compact Flash memory card of 256MByte The data logger time limit is 500 consecutive days of logging The diagram below shows the memory allocation of the CompactFlash associated with the num ber of inverters at the different logging intervals 10 C00410328 01 Danfets 4 Data and Events Ej Logging Interval 5 min amp Logging Interval 8 min EJ Logging Int
48. s necessary Change language 24 C00410328 01 Danftt 8 Working with the System system With Windows the language used for the text on the button on dialogues is de pendent on the language of your operating system Therefore it is recommended to install ComLynx Monitor in the same language as the language of your operating 8 5 Information Having started the PC Program the Information tab page appears showing the system details p Information Current values Reporting Data export Settings Plant New plant Current power 2163 W 2 Total yield 43 65 kWh Total revenue 2367 C02 saving 21 83 kg Registration mformation Company 3 Mame MaxMuster 4 ComL ynx Monitor Version 2 0 1 2007 Danfoss Solar Inverters Ge Danfoss Solar Inverters Jyllandsgade 28 DK 6400 Senderborg Denmark Phone 45 74 88 13 00 Fax 45 74 88 13 01 E mad Solar Inverters danfoss com www solarmverters danfoss com All shown values are subject to technical tolerances and are not legally bending A Musterfirma GbR License code F034 BF6E 4886 S1AC Status Online v2 0 0 4 1 Graphic 4 Manufacturer amp Software version 2 Plant status 3 Registration License number 5 Contact data 6 Status bar The image on the left can be changed by right clicking with the mouse Below an overview is shown of the power yield revenue and CO savings of the total pla
49. setz fur den Vorrang Erneuerbarer En ergien EEG or to freely define the reimbursement sets Depending on selection only the left or right side is active C00410328 01 pL 8 Working with the System Information Current values Reporting Data export Settings Reimbursement Reimbursement according to Ceman EEG Novel Manual definition of reimbursement and timeframes Installation of plant Statdate Enddate Reimbursement in Cent per kwh Root Facade CY Open field Plant size 10 low rear of start up 2007 v Reimbursement 4821 chk ah New column Delete column Definition of variables me CO2 emission factor 0 5 ka C02 kwh Start value for yield count 0 kwh Reimbursement according to German EEG Novelle To calculate the reimbursement according to EEG the plant type plant size in KW and the start up year must be entered The reimbursement according to EEG is predetermined and is calculated automatically User manual definition of reimbursement and timeframes By clicking on New column the reimbursement period and Cent per KWh can be defined With this all possible international reimbursement models should be calculable However this manual definition requires an good knowledge of the individual reimbursement models Definition of Variables The CO2 emissions factor allows the conversion of yield kWh to CO2 kg This calculation factor for CO2 saving depends on the ener
50. shed using either a direct connec tion or a modem connection Direct Connection via Null Modem Cable A direct connection is carried out with the provided null modem cable The appropriate COM port will automatically be found or can manually be chosen by the user After successfully con necting to the data logger it must be configured if not already done Attention ComLynx Monitor is only compatible with data logger s running minimum firmware 2 0 If a connection to the device is not possible please ensure that the firmware of the data logger is the current version Information about firmware updates can be found in Chapter 8 10 Modem Connection With a modem connection the modem to be used and the telephone number of the respective data logger which should also have a modem available must be entered If no modem configuration has been made ComLynx Monitor automatically opens the relevant tab page for Modem Configuration C00410328 01 19 Start up Dante Connection COM Pork COM v Modem Properties Dial parameter Auto connect after program start Data download Minimal only sums yields and events since date Complete all inverter data 03 08 2007 The connection type to be used is chosen under Connection All available COM ports are automatically added to the list of available COM ports and the direct connection is automatically established Connection to the d
51. ta logger Serial number Function Description Hardware Hardware version of the data logger Firmware Current Firmware version of the data logger Manufacturer assigned identification number System Individual system settings of the data logger Function Description Real Time Clock User Password Shows the current system time of the data logger Real Time Clock RTC Standard empty max 8 characters possible As validity check the password must be entered twice Admin Password Acoustic Signals GSM Modem PIN Standard empty max 8 characters possible As validity check the password must be entered twice Configuration of the system data logger loudspeakers Off deactivates all signals except serious failures Real Time Clock Compact Flash card defect Events Logging Events and Logging Standard activate the audio signal for the selected type For the usage of GSM modems the entry of a PIN code will most likely be necessary At each restart the data logger will check the GSM mo dem and if a PIN code is required it will use the stored PIN code 4 figures must be entered Additional modem con figuration Count of Rings Normally no further settings are required Few modems require special settings Via ATMO for example an additional setting is necessary to deactivate the modem speakers Please also see the modem user manual of the c
52. the time is set back into the past you lose data for evaluation New data will be logged first after the point where not vet already data available If the time is set into the future you will have a gap in the logging data The time can automatically be synchronised to that of the PC or manually by the user Attention If time synchronisation is carried out during operation a time discrepancy of more than 10 minutes can lead to loss of the logged data 7 3 2 Teaching the Data Logger to Recognise Inverters On first use the PC Software will need to perform a network scan in order to be able to log data from the connected inverters 1 In the actual plant Mew plant na inverters are known Start search For new inverters ves Functionality Description Yes Starts networkscan and starts data logging No Opens My plant without carrying out networkscan Under Settings Data logger Inverter a logging interval can be given for the Q frequency of data logging This value is set to 10 minutes as default 7 3 3 Sensor Configuration To log data from sensors version such as directed radiation the specific sensor needs to be enabled and the calibration value entered as well as the data logging under Settings Datalogger Sensors activated C00410328 01 21 Danftt 7 Start up 7 4 Installation Check Using Current Values After installation and configuring of the
53. tus through a series of optical and audio signals LED On Blink Interval Flash LED green Firmware update alternately Dataset event will be saved with red data communication via mo dem or PC LED red RTC real time clock failure Alarm situation occurred Unit is being switched on Compact Flash missing or damaged 8 C00410328 01 Loudspeaker Signal Danfoss 3 Product Description Description 2 tones low high 3 tones ascending OK ready at start up Modem recognised and initialised 1 tone medium 2 tones high low Modem is being dialed up Memory card failure missing 3 tones high 1 tone short high Clock not set Real Time Clock failure Dataset saved event saved only if function has been activated Alternating tone Alarm has occurred C00410328 01 9 4 Data and Events Danfoss 4 Data and Events 4 1 Data Logger Memory Capacity After successful installation of the data logger to the inverters of the PV plant as well as additional sensors optional all logged data from the PV plant are saved as daily protocols on the memory card of the data logger The data logger logs Detail data of the inverter Sum data Additional measurement data sensors Events The data logger sums up AC power and yield values of the individual inverters for the total plant These are supplemented by optionally connected sensor value
54. ucted until the confirmation message appears After this the connection to the data logger will be automatically disconnected 8 10 3 New Configuration of the Data Logger Having installed the new firmware all data logger settings must be checked For this purpose a new plant project must be opened Settings Datalogger Main settings and click on RESET e Enter Admin Password Attention After reset the data logger will load the factory settings therefore the old settings will be lost and must be re entered Check all settings via Current values Settings Datalogger Inverter and Settings gt Data logger Sensors and adjust where necessary After a RESET a new network scan must be done Information Current values Reporting Data export Settings PV Plant Reimbursement Data logger Main settings Inverter Monitoring Information Actions Hard UPDATE is an unrecoverable action and abe switches the data logger back to Firmware factory settings It is recommended to make a data backup Serial nummer before commencing with UPDATE and RESET sut Source Real time clock 16 08 2007 11 00 User password Admin password UPDATE Firmware GSM modem PIN Additional mod EE n I HESET Reset to factory settings Number of ring tones status Online Cancel download v2 0 0 3 Generally this procedure requires the system to be restarted The update is complete when
55. us bar can show the following status C00410328 01 23 8 Working with the System Danfi Status Description Offline red No communication is currently possible with the plant disconnected only data up to the last download is shown Online Data connection established Online data queried Data Description Loads the data descriptions stored in the data logger Data Download All data stored in the data logger will be downloaded from the last data set logged in ComLynx Monitor Networkscan Networkscan is running Data Export Data export is running The download can be stopped at any time by clicking Cancel Download and started again by clicking Continue Download The status bar is fixed at the bottom of the program window and is visible in every tab page regardless of which tab page is selected The modem connection is automatically closed when the data download has finish ed is paused or when the idle time expires see Chapter 7 1 2 8 4 Language The program language can be chosen during software installation but also changed during op eration German English French Spanish Italian The language is changed by selecting the desired language from the drop down box Settings gt PV Plant tab page The program will be automatically restarted by the system after confirmation of the dialog shown below For language change a restart of the application i
56. ut on start up or done manually by pressing the net workscan button List of inverters Serial number Mame Color Pac max w Active Alam 1003 urcco T The Networkscan button will search for connected inverters Attention A networkscan will reset the daily yield of all of the inverters calculated up to that point By using the serial number it is possible to check whether all inverters have been found and recognised by the system Additionally the logging interval can be changed standard 10 min A shorter recording interval leads to a larger data amount and therefore a longer data transfer time Monitoring The data logger has the ability to recognize events and to notify about them e As soon as an event occur the red LED flashes and an internal alarm signal sounds An alarm symbol will be shown on the status bar And or Via distant communication which is configurable in Monitoring and sent after a defined period C00410328 01 Danfoss 8 Working with the System Alarm Configuration Apart from the switch off set by default there is also the possibility to Transfer call number or to Send SMS for the Alarming function Transfer call number If a modem has been installed and phone connection have been con figured for transmissions the phone number can be transmitted with one ring It is a requirement is that the phone to be called must be able to display Missed Calls
57. verter bar are dependent on the defined period This means Period Yield Day Hourly Week Daily Month Daily Year Montlhy 30 C00410328 01 Danfoss 8 Working with the System 8 8 Data Export For the data comparison a compressed form is downloaded to ComLynx Monitor and processed If the logged data needs to be further processed in another program such as Microsoft Excel it is necessary to convert the data to a generally workable format such as ASCII format Information Current values Reporting Data export Settings Data type Column selection Gi Sums Available data Selected data Details Timestamp m m Events Power Income today i Environment temperature Period Module temperature Es 7 Radiation from 2006 12 01 gt gt e 20070218 File format Excelfile xs mall C Line numbering C Output timeline Output Headline Start export Files in ASCII Format can be processed by many commercially available programs e e g Microsoft EXCEL Sigma Plot etc A data export to the PC is possible by selecting the data period and file format Data The selection of sum detail or event data of all inverters is possible The data type selected de termines which data is available on the Left side Period A prerequisite for exporting data is the definition of the period of which the data should be ex ported The b

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