Control and Communication Gateway Installation Guide
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1. Wind direction 0 to 359 You can view the sensors data in the Status window see Sensors Status on page 22 and in the SolarEdge monitoring portal This chapter describes how to connect and configure sensors to the SolarEdge gateway Slave Slave Slave Slave Control amp Communication Gateway D Master 5m n n CES SolarEdge Bor Portal RS485 RS485 RS485 sf i RS485 ETH lt jue Ethernet Router Temperature Sensor Pyranometer irradiance Sensor 0 10VDC 7 Sensor 0 10VDC ug A a Figure 14 Example of Sensor Connection to the SolarEdge Gateway For a list of recommended sensors and suppliers refer to http www solaredge com articles se supported devices Control and Communication Gateway Installation Guide L Chapter 5 Environmental Sensors solar edge Environmental Sensors Configuration Options Menus The SolarEdge gateway sensor interface is disabled by default The following shows a hierarchical tree of the Sensors menu options Sensors Sensor lt Range lt 0 Type lt a Two Poin Ambient Module peed irect ance ance ance ance aaa A Pop ow Uo E o EE o EE y FE O HEHE O m Sensors e V1 Sensor and V2 sensor sensors with voltage output enabled or disabled e I Sensor a sensor with current output enabled or disabled m Range e V1 select a range between 0 10 Vdc or 0 2 Vdc e V2 select a range between 02. GSM modem connected to RS232 or Ethernet The SolarEdge gateway has two RS485 physical ports e RS485 1 Enables connection of multiple SolarEdge devices inverters SMIs gateways through the same bus to the SolarEdge gateway such that connecting only one gateway to the server is sufficient to provide communication services for all the devices on the bus e RS485 2 Enables connection of third party devices such as revenue metering devices and non SolarEdge inverters m Mini USB Enables PC laptop connection for software upgrade using the SolarEdge configuration tool Use a USB to mini USB cable for this connection m ZigBee optional Enables wireless connection of one or more SolarEdge devices through a ZigBee transceiver a Control and Communication Gateway Installation Guide solar ft Chapter 4 Setting Up Communication through the Gateway Creating an Ethernet LAN Connection Overview This communication option enables using an Ethernet connection to connect the SolarEdge gateway to the SolarEdge monitoring portal through a LAN The SolarEdge gateway has an RJ45 connector for Ethernet communication You can connect more than one SolarEdge gateway to the same switch router or to different switches routers as required Each gateway sends its monitored data independently to the SolarEdge monitoring portal All connections are initiated from the SolarEdge gateway so that no port forwarding is required Slave Slave Slav
3. Me te r lt M gt None Protocol Slave Master Device ID Please Select Device ID 1 m Device Type is used to select the specific port configuration The following devices are supported e SolarEdge default for RS485 1 Used when connecting to SolarEdge devices such as inverters SMls or other gateways By default all SolarEdge devices are pre configured as slaves on the RS485 1 port e Inv Reader Used for connecting to a non SolarEdge inverter in order to read its data and send it to the monitoring portal For a list of supported Non SolarEdge inverters refer to http www solaredge com articles se supported devices e Revenue Meter Used when connecting to an external revenue grade meter in order to read the meter data and send it to the monitoring portal For a list of supported meters refer to http www solaredge com articles se supported devices e Non SE Logger Used when connecting to an external non SolarEdge logger The logger can read SolarEdge inverters data for Non SolarEdge monitoring purposes None default for RS485 2 m Protocol e When selecting a SolarEdge device the following protocols appear under the Protocol option Slave default Master When selecting Device Type lt Inv Reader gt the Device Type lt field gt changes to Device Type lt INV gt e When selecting Device type lt Non SE Logger gt the Device Type lt field gt changes to Device Type lt LGR gt and the following
4. T T 1 10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 Temp Deg C mesured data when using the 2 extreeme points extrapolation Sensor mersurment from sensor datasheet mesured data when using the 2 linear points Figure 15 Example of Sensor Graph a Control and Communication Gateway Installation Guide Chapter 5 Environmental Sensors solar edges If you want to include the whole range of the sensor use the information from the sensor datasheet that is the points for settings are the minimum and maximum values PO lt 0 10 gt P 1 lt 10 70 gt However if you want to focus on an area of the graph set any value for the two points as long as the points are within the SolarEdge gateway selected range The SolarEdge gateway then extrapolates the sensor linear graph based on these two points PO lt 1 0 gt P 1 lt 5 50 gt Connecting Sensors to the SolarEdge Gateway Sensors are directly connected to the SolarEdge gateway via the sensor interface connector Use the supplied 7 pin terminal block Figure 16 shows the location of the sensors connector on the gateway Description cuent sensor input negative 12VDC output voltage supply to the sensors limited to 800mA Figure 16 Sensor Interface Inputs gt To connecta voltage sensor 1 Connect a voltage source sensor to either V1 or V2 depending on its operating range Voltage sensors support the following software selectable ranges m
5. first hop switch router passed or the ping to APN was OK e Bit 4 The ping to google com was OK e Bit 5 The ping to server1 was OK e Bit 6 The ping to server2 was OK e Bit 7 The ping to server3 was OK e Bit 8 Communication to the SolarEdge server is OK Error message Refer to Troubleshooting Communication on page 32 IP Status This window describes the Ethernet configuration IP Mask gateway and MAC address Media Access Control of the gateway Control and Communication Gateway Installation Guide I P 192 168 2 119 MSK 255 255 255 0 GW 192 168 2 1 MAC 0 27 02 00 39 3 6 E Chapter 3 SolarEdge Gateway User Interfaces solar fedges ZigBee Status This window describes the ZigBee configuration PAN X X X X X CH XX XX XX RSSI lt L gt ID Xx X X XX XK X ZigBee Ready m PAN The ZigBee transceiver pan ID m CH The ZigBee transceiver channel m RSSI The receive signal strength of the neighboring ZigBee transceiver L low M medium H high and no signal m ID The ZigBee transceiver ID m ZigBee Ready This field is shown only in devices with ZigBee router transceivers slaves in a multi point MP protocol configuration If a ZigBee transceiver is not physically connected a No ZigBee message is displayed Communication Ports Status Dev Prot RS485 1 lt SE gt lt S gt lt gt RS485 2 lt gt lt gt lt gt ZigBee lt SE gt lt MPS gt lt gt This win
6. input The reading is displayed according to the relevant sensor that was configured on the specific sensor input Temperature sensor the degrees reading in Celsius or Fahrenheit e Irradiance reading in W m2 e Wind speed in m s e Wind direction in Deg Control and Communication Gateway Installation Guide I Chapter 4 Setting Up Communication through the Gateway solar edge Chapter 4 Setting Up Communication through the Gateway Communication Dataflow The SolarEdge site information can be accessed remotely using the SolarEdge monitoring portal as described in the SolarEdge Monitoring Portal User Guide In order to transfer monitoring data from a SolarEdge site to the SolarEdge monitoring portal a communication connection must be set up Communication setup is not required for power harvesting and is needed only when using the monitoring portal This chapter describes how to set up this connection Communication Types The following types of communication can be used to transfer the monitored information from the inverter to the SolarEdge monitoring portal through the SolarEdge gateway m RS232 UART Used to connect to an external GSM modem that has an RS232 port m Ethernet Used for a LAN connection m RS485 Enables connection of external devices such as other SolarEdge devices loggers or a revenue gauge meter and transferring them through the SolarEdge gateway to the SolarEdge monitoring portal using either a
7. into the G A and B pins shown above Use Four or six wire twisted pair cable for this connection You can use any color wire for each of the A B and G connections as long as the same color wire is used for all A pins the same color for all B pins and the same color for all G pins K Control and Communication Gateway Installation Guide solar ft Chapter 4 Setting Up Communication through the Gateway 10 Connect all B A and G pins in all inverters SMI The following figure illustrates this connection schema the illustration applies to both inverters and SMI SolarEdge Inverter SolarEdge Inverter SolarEdge Inverter Atti tisy Sitti tity HILL pray pol na 4 SolarEdge Gateway Master Terminated Figure 12 Connecting SolarEdge Devices Inverters or SMI in a Chain Do not cross connect B A and G wires For inverters Do not insert wires into RS485 2 pins 11 Tighten the terminal block screws N NOTE 12 Push the RS485 terminal block firmly all the way into the communication board 13 Terminate the first inverter SMI in the chain by switching a termination dipswitch inside the inverter SMI to ON move the switch to the top The switch is located on the communication board and is marked SW7 rerrrrerrr___ dq a0 A GA A H e de eee I vi e RG tees Use the left switch O III Q a O JF ny Figure 13 RS485 Termination Switch NOTE Only the f
8. inverter SMI installation guide Page 12 Page 14 Page 37 Chapter 2 Installing the SolarEdge Gateway solar te feT Chapter 2 Installing the SolarEdge Gateway Safety CAUTION For North America only The products communication with external devices must not use wires that span more than one building as per the UL 60950 2 standard Transport and Storage Transport the SolarEdge Gateway in its original packaging without exposing it to unnecessary shocks If the original package is no longer available use a similar box which can be closed fully Store the SolarEdge Gateway in a dry place where ambient temperatures are 40 C 40 F to 60 C 140 F Package Contents m Control and communication Gateway m 100 240VAC to 12VDC wall mount power supply with an interchangeable AC plug US EU AU m Accessory kit including e Three 3 pin terminal blocks One 7 pin terminal block One 6 pin terminal block Installation Guidelines The following requirements apply when locating and mounting the SolarEdge Gateway m The SolarEdge gateway is suitable for mounting indoors only For outdoor installation use an external outdoor enclosure not provided by SolarEdge m The SolarEdge gateway must always remain in an ambient temperature of 20 C 4 F to 60 C 140 F m Cable specifications Connection Type Cable Type Maximum Length Entire RS485 communication 4 wire twisted pair cable two twisted p
9. of Contents solar Communication TY DES arci 23 Creating an Ethernet LAN Connection 24 CEN rca 24 Ethernet Communication Configuration Options 24 Connecting and Configuring LAN scarpa 25 Creating an RS232 UART Connection 26 Creating an RS485 Bus CONMECUO Nazi ini 26 VEN aaa an 26 RS485 Configuration Options cssscceccassscoccarsnsonorvserssvercecensansesonvevesssuveecessasanaasouveedssvosseceanneaeaens 27 Connecting and Configuring RS485 BUS i 28 Creating a Wireless ZigBee Connection 31 Verifying the CONNECtionic iii 32 Troubleshooting Communication 32 Chapter 5 Environmental Sensofs rnnnnnnrrnnirnii 34 CEN Rs aerea 34 Environmental Sensors Configuration Options 35 NE 35 Example of Sensor Graph Configuration 36 Connecting Sensors to the SolarEdge GateWay i 37 Configuring the Sensors in the SolarEdge GateWaYy 39 Appendix A Technical Specifications ccscsscssssscsscssccsccsccsccsccsccsccsccsscscescescsseesssessesss 41 i Control and Communication Gateway Installation Guide SO a r 20 fe IF About This Guide About This Guide This user guide is intended for Photovoltaic PV system owners installers technicians maintainers and integrators who use the SolarEdge power harvesting system This guide describes the process of installing and configu
10. see Figure 9 This port will serve as the master for this installation Connect the 3 pin terminal block to the designated port on the gateway NOTE RS485 1 is configured as SolarEdge device by default therefore RS485 1 is recommended as the RS485 bus connection point 3 Terminate the gateway by switching a termination dipswitch to ON The switches in the SolarEdge gateway are marked SW1 for the RS485 1 port termination and SW2 for the RS485 2 port termination as shown below J6 HHHH PUO RS485 2 RS485 1 Figure 9 RS485 Connectors and Termination Switches Control and Communication Gateway Installation Guide Chapter 4 Setting Up Communication through the Gateway solar edges 4 Connectthe SolarEdge gateway to the SolarEdge monitoring server either through LAN or GSM 5 Open the inverter SMI cover as described in their manual 6 Remove the seal from one of the openings in communication gland 2 and insert the wire through the opening 7 Pull out the 9 pin RS485 RS232 terminal block connector as shown below Figure 10 The RS485 RS232 Block Terminal In the Inverter SMI 8 Loosen the screws of pins B A and G on the left of the RS 485 block terminal e For inverter RS485 1 pins left most e For SMI RS485 1 recommended as this is the default configuration or RS485 2 G iy pe A RS485 2 used in SMI only B G A RS485 1 B Figure 11 RS485 RS232 Block Terminal 9 Insert the ends of wires
11. shown below Press here Press here Figure 3 Clips in Closed Position bi Control and Communication Gateway Installation Guide Chapter 2 Installing the SolarEdge Gateway solar fe dges 2 Hook the two lower clips of the SolarEdge gateway onto the lower edge of the DIN rail 3 Press the SolarEdge gateway upwards and snap it into the upper edge of the DIN rail When on the rail the clip grips the rail on both the top and bottom lips of the rail To remove the DIN clip from the rail simply push upwards on the DIN clip thereby compressing the springs in the bottom pivot the top of the clip off of the rail and then move the whole clip down to also release the bottom of the clip No screwdrivers or special tools are required 4 The following figure shows the gateway s rear side when mounted on a DIN rail DIN rail clips Figure 4 Gateway Mounted on a DIN Rail gt To connect the SolarEdge gateway to the AC For connecting to power use the supplied wall mount power supply 1 Insert the power supply DC connector to the SolarEdge gateway see Figure 5 2 Connect the power supply to the AC mains The LEDs are lit to indicate power connection Y NOTE If you use a non SolarEdge power supply check that it has 12Vdc 1A output ratings and that it is certified to UL CSA IEC60950 1 2ed standards Limited Power Source output NEC class 2 a Control and Communication Gateway Installation Guide sola ge died C
12. the SolarEdge gateway has established a successful connection and communication with the specified server port device LAN RS485 internal ZigBee module or external GSM modem If the status is not OK a text message is displayed e For RS485 slave devices No Master Found The master device is not responsive or the RS485 cable is not connected e For GSM modem and ZigBee transceiver errors refer to their relevant manual b Control and Communication Gateway Installation Guide Chapter 4 Setting Up Communication through the Gateway gt To troubleshoot Ethernet communication solar ek When the gateway has Ethernet communication the Server Communication Status window can be used to identify the location of the error Serv Stat lt Err r er LAN lt S us x xX xX XXX XX o Message gt AI OO AA VV XXXXXXXX is a string of 1s and Os showing an eight bit communication connection status 1 indicates OK and O indicates an error The possible errors and their troubleshooting are detailed in the following table Bit Error Error Description Troubleshooting Location we 1st e nected DHCP Failed or Invalid DHCP Config Gateway Ping Failed G Server Ping Failed Server x Ping Failed Tcp Connect Failed be An Ethernet physical cable connection fault The Ethernet link or physical Ethernet cable are not connected properly The inverter failed to get a valid IP address from the DHCP server o
13. within the range that appears in its datasheet Refer to Sensors Status on page 22 n Ss Degc W m2 H lt qqu NE Oo 0K MD Bx xO nx xX w ox DI HM DI on de Control and Communication Gateway Installation Guide a Appendix A Technical Specifications solar edge Appendix A Technical Specifications Power Description its O Power Supply wall mount interchangeable 2 pin plug Comece terminal SSS Analog Sensor Input Number of Inputs Input 2 1 f s 10 bit Communication Interfaces Ethernet Interface m ft Wireless Connections ZigBee module i GSM ME a Power Reduction Interface 4 control pins 5V GND 50 165 m ft RS232 Interface For local connection RS485 Interface Two separate ports 1000 3330 m ft Supported Devices Over RS485 SolarEdge Devices Yes Revenue Meters Yes Export Inverter Data Yes Export Data to Non SolarEdge Logger Yes Environmental Operating Temperatures 20 to 60 4 to 140 C F Protection Rating IP20 Indoor Mounting Type DIN rail Wall mount Dimensions L x W x H 161 6 x 90 x 62 6 36 x 3 54 x 2 44 mm inches Weight lt 0 5 1 1 kg lbs Standard Compliance Safety UL60950 1 IEC 60950 1 FCC Part 15 class B EMC IEC61000 6 2 IEC61000 6 3 Sold separately See individual product specifications for supported locations EU only Control and Communication Gateway Installation Guide sola r a fe IF Appendix A Technical Specifications M
14. 2 Vdc or 0 20 mVdc I 0 20 mA a Control and Communication Gateway Installation Guide sola r a fe IF Chapter 5 Environmental Sensors m Type One of the following sensors DIS Description qui Temp Ambient Ambient temperature sensor measurement C F Temp Module Module temperature sensor measurement Wind Speed Wind speed sensor measurement m s Wind Direction Wind direction sensor measurement Irradiance Global Global horizontal irradiance W m2 Irradiance Direct Direct irradiance Irradiance Diff Diffused irradiance Irradiance POA Plane of Array POA irradiance NOTE The temperature units are configured in C by default and can be changed to F under the Temperature submenu located under the Display menu Two Points PO and P1 represent points on the sensor graph to be configured in the gateway The values refer to the measurement signal and the measurement range from the sensor datasheet Refer to the example below m Set point Enables entering two signal values voltage current or temperature Example of Sensor Graph Configuration The following is an example of setting a temperature sensor with the following specifications e Measurement signal 0 10V Measurement range 10 70 C The following graph shows the min and max values and the focused linear area 10 et oS e ir rr Re S Re Roo Voltage gt OOo otto LL fp
15. 5 H 0 aA B 0 gt Detect lt Slave Control and Communication Gateway Installation Guide RS232 Conf sola r 20 fe IF Chapter 3 SolarEdge Gateway User Interfaces Power Control For detailed information about power reduction control connection and configuration refer to the Power Reduction Control application note available on the SolarEdge website http www solaredge com files pdfs power reduction control application note pdf RRCR Cone Load Defaults Sensors Select Sensors to set the following options V 1 Sensor lt Dis V 2 Sensor lt Dis I Sensor lt Dis gt gt gt The SolarEdge gateway sensor interface supports up to three analog sensors m V1 V2 Voltage sensors m Current sensors For detailed information about all the configuration options for sensors refer to Chapter 5 Environmental Sensors on page 34 Display Select Display to set the following LCD On Time lt 30 gt m LCD On Time lt 30 gt The number of seconds that the LCD backlight is ON after the LCD button is pressed Set to 0 if you want the LCD to be lit at all times Maintenance Select Maintenance to set the following options Date and T i ime Factory Reset SW Upgrade S D m Date and Time Set the internal real time clock If connected to the SolarEdge monitoring portal the date and time are set automatically and only time zone should be set m Factory Reset Perform a general reset to the gateway d
16. Edge gateway to an external SolarEdge GSM modem that has an RS232 connection This device is provided with a user manual which should be reviewed prior to connection Refer to http www solaredge com files pdfs se application gsm pdf Creating an RS485 Bus Connection Overview The RS485 option enables creating a bus of up to 31 slave SolarEdge devices connected to one master SolarEdge gateway which is the connection point between the RS485 bus and the SolarEdge monitoring portal Using this option inverters are connected to each other in a chain via their RS485 connectors The RS485 bus uses a four wire twisted pairs cable connected to the RS485 1 2 terminal blocks on the SolarEdge gateway The following sections describe how to connect the RS485 bus and how to configure its components Slave Slave Slave Slave Terminata i A 5 LI SolarEdge Control and Communication Gateway Master Terminated Portal Lal e ee RS485 RS485 RS485 RS485 up to 1Km ETH Ethernet Router Figure 5 Example of RS485 Connection E Control and Communication Gateway Installation Guide Chapter 4 Setting Up Communication through the Gateway solar ets fete RS485 Configuration Options In all configurations use the following RS485 port configuration menus RS485 X Conf Device Type lt S E gt Protocol1l lt M gt Device I D lt 1 gt Slave Detect lt 0 gt Device Type SolarEdge Inv Reader lt M gt Non SE Logger lt S gt Revenue
17. Installation Guide Support and Contact Information solar ek Support and Contact Information If you have technical queries concerning our products please contact us US amp Canada Germany France Belgium Italy Netherlands United Kingdom Greece Israel Australia Worldwide Fax 1877 360 5292 49 89 45459730 0800917410 080073041 800 784 824 08000221089 08002061058 00800125574 972 73 240 3118 1800149229 972 73 240 3118 972 73 240 3117 support solaredge us support solaredge de support solaredge fr support solaredge be support solaredae it support solaredge com Before contacting ensure you have the following information at hand m The communication method to the SolarEdge server m The product serial number as appears on its label The serial number can also be viewed in the Status screen as described on page 19 m The software version which can be viewed in the Status screen as described on page 19 Control and Communication Gateway Installation Guide sola r a fe IF Handling and Safety Instructions Handling and Safety Instructions During installation testing and inspection adherence to the following handling and safety instructions is mandatory The following safety symbols are used in this document Familiarize yourself with the symbols and their meaning before installing or operating the system Denotes a hazard It calls attention to a procedure that if not correctly p
18. RJ45 communication connector on both ends of a standard CAT5 6 cable Insert the eight wires into the RJ45 connector Pin Wire Color White green Pin Position Green White Orange Blue Orange 7 White Brown Brown White Blue I eT Figure 7 Inserting Wires into the RJ45 Connector E Control and Communication Gateway Installation Guide solar Ft Chapter 4 Setting Up Communication through the Gateway 2 Connectoneendofthe Ethernet cable to the RJ45 plug at the router or Ethernet gateway that is connected to the Internet 3 Connect the other end to the SolarEdge gateway Ethernet connector gt To configure Ethernet communication to the SolarEdge monitoring portal The server communication method is configured by default to LAN with DHCP enabled If a different setting is required follow the steps below 1 Enter Setup mode as described in Setup Menu Options on page 14 2 ToconfiguretheLANto Static IP select the following in the LCD menus on the gateway e Communication Server LAN e LAN Conf gt Set DHCP gt lt Dis gt 3 Set the IP mask gateway DNS server address and server port as necessary using the LCD User buttons Refer to the Ethernet Communication Configuration Options on page 24 4 Verify the connection as described in Verifying the Connection on page 31 5 Exit the Setup mode Creating an RS232 UART Connection This communication option enables connecting the Solar
19. SolarEdge Control amp Communication Gateway Installation Guide Disclaimers solar ft Disclaimers Important Notice Copyright SolarEdge Inc 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 prior written permission of SolarEdge Inc This document is solely for the use of SolarEdge customers and employees The material furnished in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable However SolarEdge assumes no responsibility for the use of this material SolarEdge reserves the right to make changes to the material at any time and without notice You may refer to the SolarEdge web site www solaredge com for the most updated version All company and brand products and service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Exclusion of Liability The general terms and conditions of delivery of SolarEdge shall apply The content of these documents is continually reviewed and amended where necessary However discrepancies cannot be excluded No guarantee is made for the completeness of these documents FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmf
20. V1 0 10 Vdc or 0 2 Vdc m V2 0 2 Vdc or 0 20 mVdc Control and Communication Gateway Installation Guide sola r a fe IF Chapter 5 Environmental Sensors 2 Usea4 wire twisted pair cable for this connection Recommended wire size is 20 AWG 0 52mm with maximum length of 500m 1640 4ft 3 Depending on the sensor range connect the sensor between V1 pin1 and GND pin 2 or between V2 pin 3 to GND pin 2 The GND pin 2 serves as a common ground for both V1 and V2 The 12V pin7 can be used as the supply voltage to the sensor Optionally an external power supply can be connected to the sensors if a different input voltage to the sensor is required SolarEdge Gateway Sensor with Sensor i Voltage Output LL III i a A 5 1 H 3 rr em 4 1 1 M2 m Vout Vin Figure 17 Voltage Sensor Connection CAUTION Excessive voltage on the sensor input can damage the SolarEdge gateway Refer to input ranges specified in Appendix A Technical Specifications on page 41 P To connect a current sensor Use a 4 wire twisted pair cable for this connection Recommended wire size is 20 AWG 0 52mm with maximum length of 500m 1640 4ft Connect a current source sensor to either I or depending on its operating range m For positive current e I pin 5 connect to the current output lout of the sensor l pin 4 connect to ground e GND pin 6 connect to the gro
21. a ZigBee wireless connection for one of the following e To wirelessly connect the SolarEdge gateway to other SolarEdge devices up to 31 and to the monitoring portal through the Ethernet or GSM To create a master slave bus of connected SolarEdge devices gt To configure ZigBee If a ZigBee transceiver is connected to the SolarEdge gateway select ZigBee Conf to configure RS485 devices functionality and settings Device Type SolarEdge e If a ZigBee coordinator master transceiver is installed the following protocols are displayed Protocol Multi Point Master P2P Master e If a ZigBee router slave transceiver is installed the following protocols are displayed Protocol Multi Point Slave P2P S lave m Device Types SolarEdge default None m Protocol For a Coordinator master transceiver the following protocols are shown Multi Point Master default e P2P Master Control and Communication Gateway Installation Guide sola ge ced Chapter 4 Setting Up Communication through the Gateway For a Router slave transceiver the following protocols are shown e Multi Point Slave default o P2P Slave The ZigBee device is provided with a user manual which should be reviewed prior to connection It is available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge com files pdfs se application zigbee communication pdf Verifying the Connection Wait for the SolarEdge gateway to connect to the Sola
22. airs 1 000m 3 330 ft bus per RS485 port Recommended wire size 20 AWG 0 52 mm Ethernet CAT5 6 100m 325 ft Sensor control interface Recommended wire size 20 AWG 0 52 mm 50m 165 ft m The SolarEdge gateway power supply requires a socket outlet with a grid voltage of 100 V 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz m Protect the SolarEdge gateway from dust wet conditions corrosive substances and vapors Control and Communication Gateway Installation Guide sola r B0 fe IF Chapter 2 Installing the SolarEdge Gateway Mounting and Connecting the SolarEdge Gateway The SolarEdge gateway can be installed on a wall or on a DIN rail gt To mount the SolarEdge gateway on a wall 1 Determine the mounting location Leave a minimum of 10 cm 4 clearance from the top and bottom of the SolarEdge gateway for cable connection and routing 2 Opentheclipsatthe rear of the gateway by pushing the clips outwards Wall mount CT O O O O O O J eee ea Press here Press here A nn Ci O O O O O O Figure 2 Clips in Open Position 3 Position the device on the wall with the open clips as shown in Figure 2 Mark points through the holes of the clips and drill holes using a 6mm diameter drill bit 4 Mount the unit using screw anchors and screws use 3 5mm diameter screws 20mm minimum length not provided by SolarEdge gt To mount the SolarEdge gateway on a DIN rail 1 Ensure that the clips are closed as
23. and Down buttons to adjust the value of each IP address octet e Press the Enter button to move to the next IP address octet e Long press the Enter button until Applied message appears apply the value e Long press the Esc button until Aborted message appears erase all characters tup I P S e 192 168 2 7 m Set Mask Set the subnet mask of the SolarEdge gateway according to the LAN settings m Set Gateway Set the gateway address of the SolarEdge gateway according to the LAN settings m Set DNS Set the DNS of the SolarEdge gateway according to the LAN settings m Set Server Addr Set the IP address of the SolarEdge monitoring portal This option is predefined in the SolarEdge gateway to specify the SolarEdge monitoring portal IP address and does not normally need configuration m Set Server Port Set the port through which to connect to the SolarEdge monitoring portal This option is predefined in the gateway to specify the SolarEdge monitoring portal IP port and normally does not need configuration If your LAN has a firewall you must verify that the address and port configured in the Set Server Addr and the Set Server Port fields are not blocked You may need to configure it to enable the connection to the following address Destination Address prod solaredge com Port 22222 Connecting and Configuring LAN gt To connect the Ethernet port to the router switch 1 Use a pre crimped cable or use a crimper to prepare an
24. arameter and toggles between possible characters when setting a value m Enter 3 Selects a menu option or accepts a value change Also used to enable LCD backlight bi LN Control and Communication Gateway Installation Guide Chapter 3 SolarEdge Gateway User Interfaces solar edges The LCD panel and buttons are used during the following processes m Setup After the gateway installation the installer may perform basic gateway configuration as described in Setup Menu Options on page 14 m Operational Mode The LCD panel allows checking that the gateway is working properly Refer to Status Screens on page 19 for a description of this option Use the LCD button to toggle through the informative displays Communication Connectors m Antennali used for optional wireless ZigBee antenna connection refer to Creating a Wireless ZigBee Connection on page 31 m Antenna2 Currently not installed m RS485 1 and RS485 2 used for connecting external devices to the gateway refer to Creating an RS485 Bus Connection on page 26 m RS232 enables connection of the SolarEdge gateway to an external SolarEdge GSM modem that has an RS232 connection refer to Creating an RS232 UART Connection on page 26 m USB Enables PC laptop connection for using the SolarEdge configuration tool m Ethernet enables connecting the SolarEdge gateway to the SolarEdge monitoring portal through an Ethernet switch router refer to Creating an Ethernet LAN Connect
25. dow presents the communication port RS485 1 2 or ZigBee and the devices connected to them with details about the number type and protocol m DEV The type of device that was configured to the specific port based on the port s functionality as follows e SE SolarEdge device default MTR Revenue meter reader LGR Non SolarEdge logger INV Non SolarEdge inverter reader m PROT The protocol type to which the port is set For a SolarEdge device e S SolarEdge slave M SolarEdge master e P2P ZigBee point to point e MPM ZigBee multipoint master for a ZigBee coordinator module e MIPS ZigBee multipoint slave for a ZigBee router module For a non SolarEdge logger e SS SunSpec For non SolarEdge inverter readers and revenue meter reader refer to http www solaredge com articles se supported devices m The total number of slaves detected on the specific port Control and Communication Gateway Installation Guide sola r B0 fe IF Chapter 3 SolarEdge Gateway User Interfaces Sensors Status This window displays the status of up to three different sensors connected to the gateway n sS Degc W m2 Haan NE OD D db MD HE x DI O nx DOH wy D DI DI HD DI on xX d m V1 Displays the real time reading of the sensor connected to V1 sensor input m V2 Displays the real time reading of the sensor connected to V2 sensor input m I Displays the real time reading of the sensor connected to sensor
26. e Slave A LI s L SolarEdge Control and Communication Gateway Master LISI SS RS485 RS485 RS485 SolarEdge Portal t l ig RS485 up to 1Km ETH i gt Ethernet Router Figure 6 Example of Ethernet Connection Ethernet Communication Configuration Options The following is a description of the options to configure the Ethernet LAN port settings Communication Server lt tLAN gt LAN Conf RS485 1 Con f lt S gt RS485 2 Conft lt gt ZigBee Conf lt o gt RS23 2 Conf LAN Conf IP Config Set DHCP lt en gt Set I P Set Mask Set Gateway Set DNS Set Server Addr Set Server Port m IP Config Displays the current IP configuration of the gateway as shown below If DHCP is used this screen reflects the parameters retrieved from the DHCP server If manual settings are used the screen shows the last manually input configurations IP 0 0 0 0 MSK 255 2255 4 254 0 GW 192 168 0 1 DNS 0 0 0 0 i Control and Communication Gateway Installation Guide Chapter 4 Setting Up Communication through the Gateway solar edges m Set DHCP lt En gt If the LAN connection between the gateway and the SolarEdge Monitoring Portal has a DHCP server enable this option by setting it to Enable default If this option is enabled then the DHCP server automatically configures the IP Subnet Mask gateway and DNS If not set them manually m Set IP Enables setting the IP of the gateway according to the LAN settings e Use the Up
27. echanical specifications lt TT _ 161 6mm 6 36 in p 90mm 3 54 in lt 90mm 3 54 in p Figure 19 SolarEdge Gateway Mechanical Specifications Control and Communication Gateway Installation Guide If you have technical queries concerning our products please contact our support through SolarEdge service portal http www solaredge com groups support services North America Toll free 1877 360 529 2 Australia Toll free 1800 149 229 Germany 089 454 597 30 France Toll free 0800 917 410 Italy Toll free 0800 784 824 United Kingdom Toll free 0800 206 105 8 Belgium Toll free 0800 730 41 Israel 073 240 311 8 Rest of world 1 0 650 319 884 3 Fax 972 0 73 240 311 7 Email to support solaredge com architects of energy
28. efault settings m SW Upgrade SD Card Perform a software upgrade using an SD card Control and Communication Gateway Installation Guide Chapter 3 SolarEdge Gateway User Interfaces solar edge Information Select Information to display the following options Versions Error Log Warning log m Versions Displays inverter firmware versions ID HF HF CPU 0002 0336 0000 e ID The SolarEdge gateway ID 10 last digits of the S N e CPU The communication board firmware version NOTE Y Please have these numbers ready when you contact SolarEdge support m Error Log Displays the last five errors m Warning Log Displays the last five warnings Status Screens During normal operation pressing the Enter button turns the LCD backlight ON Additional presses on the Enter button display the following screens one after the other The backlight is active for 120 seconds by default This duration is configurable as described on page 18 Initial Gateway Status RRCR Diabled Sensors Disabled Server LAN of lt S O K gt Total Slaves m RRCR If enabled indicates the active power set by the power control interface in percent m Sensors Enable disable status of Sensors input reading m Server Server communication method Total of Slaves Indicates the total number of slave devices communicating with the SolarEdge gateway ID Status This window displays the ID of the gateway and the s
29. erformed or adhered to could result in injury or loss of life Do not proceed beyond a warning note until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met result in damage or destruction of the instrument Do not proceed beyond a caution sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met OTE Denotes additional information about the current subject MPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE Denotes information about safety issues CAUTION Denotes a hazard It calls attention to a procedure that if not correctly performed or adhered to could Control and Communication Gateway Installation Guide Chapter 1 Introducing the SolarEdge Control and Communication Gateway solar edge Chapter 1 Introducing the SolarEdge Control and Communication Gateway Overview The SolarEdge control and communication gateway expands the SolarEdge monitoring and control capabilities It can be connected to SolarEdge and non SolarEdge inverters environmental sensors and revenue meters and can transfer the monitoring data to the SolarEdge monitoring server and optionally to a non SolarEdge logger The control and communication gateway has an interface that allows for controlling of the SolarEdge inverters power The control and communication gateway can connect to the following devices m SolarEdge devices such as inverters and safety and monitoring interfaces SMIs m Non SolarEdge inverters for inverter data monitoring on the So
30. hapter 3 SolarEdge Gateway User Interfaces Chapter 3 SolarEdge Gateway User Interfaces Antenna1 Antenna2 Control RS485 1 SW1 RS485 2 RS232 USB SW a_i A gi G BA Tx Rx G R5485 2 RS232 G SV LI L2 L3 La Control mmn am se se n an a ce oe se LCD Enter 3 Down 2 LEDs DC MicroSD Ethernet Sensors Green power Up 1 Yellow supply Esc Red input LCD Buttons Figure 5 Gateway Interfaces Overview LEDS The front of the SolarEdge Gateway has an LCD panel and three LEDs as shown above The gateway has three LED indicators as follows m Power OK Green Indicates whether or not the SolarEdge gateway is connected to power Communication Yellow This LED blinks when monitoring information is received from a device m Fault Red Indicates that there is an error For more information contact SolarEdge support All LEDs are ON while the SolarEdge gateway is being configured LCD and LCD Menu Buttons The LCD screen displays various configurable menus and status parameters of the SolarEdge gateway Four buttons are used for controlling the LCD menus see Figure 5 m Esc Moves the cursor to the beginning of the currently displayed parameter goes to the previous menu and cancels a value change m Up 1 Down 2 Moves the cursor from one menu option to another moves among the characters of a displayed p
31. ion on page 24 The Ethernet switch router should be connected to the Internet Other Interfaces Control used for connection to an external power reducer device m SW1 SW2 RS485 1 2 termination m DC used for the power supply input as described in To connect the SolarEdge gateway to the AC on page 11 m Micro SD used for field software upgrade m Sensors enables connecting to external environmental sensors refer to Chapter 5 Environmental Sensors on page 34 ea Control and Communication Gateway Installation Guide sola r 2O fe IF Chapter 3 SolarEdge Gateway User Interfaces Setup Menu Options After installation the installer may perform basic gateway configuration 1 Verify that the SolarEdge gateway is connected to a power outlet 2 Press the Enter button until the following message is displayed The gateway is now in Setup mode and all its LEDs are lit The gateway automatically exits Setup mode if no buttons are pressed for more than 2 minutes 3 Use the three right most LCD buttons to type in the following password 12312312 The following message is displayed Language lt eng gt Communication Power Control Sensors Display Maintenance Information le LS Control and Communication Gateway Installation Guide Chapter 3 SolarEdge Gateway User Interfaces solar edge The following shows a hierarchical tree of the menu options u u r o 1 Maintenance Information This
32. irst and last SolarEdge devices in the chain should be terminated The other devices in the chain should have the termination switch OFF Control and Communication Gateway Installation Guide Chapter 4 Setting Up Communication through the Gateway solar edge gt To configure the RS485 communication bus with SolarEdge inverters By default all SolarEdge devices are pre configured as slaves on the RS485 1 port Slaves can be further configured using the RS485 1 Conf option in the Communication menu 1 Enter Setup mode as described in Setup Menu Options on page 14 2 Select Communication gt Server RS485 X Conf X 1 or 2 depending on the specific physical port connection to communicate with different external devices SolarEdge inverters revenue meters non SolarEdge loggers or non SolarEdge inverters 3 To configure the master gateway select the following in the LCD menus on the gateway e Communication RS485 1 Conf Device Type gt SolarEdge e RS485 1 Conf Protocol Master e RS485 1 Conf Slave Detect The system starts automatic detection of the SolarEdge slave inverters connected to the master gateway The gateway should report the correct number of slaves If not verify the connections and terminations 2 Verify the connection of the Master to the SolarEdge monitoring portal as described in Verifying the Connection on page 32 Creating a Wireless ZigBee Connection This communication option enables using
33. larEdge portal m Environmental sensors m Revenue grade meters a 3 party external loggers for inverter data monitoring m Power reduction control devices NOTE Sensors meters loggers and power reduction control devices are purchased separately not supplied by SolarEdge Figure 1 The SolarEdge Control and Communication Gateway 1 i For a list of supported environmental sensors revenue meters and third party inverters refer to http www solaredge com articles se supported devices 7 Control and Communication Gateway Installation Guide solar ek Chapter 1 Introducing the SolarEdge Control and Communication Gateway SolarEdge System Installation Workflow The following provides an overview of the workflow for installing and setting up a new SolarEdge site Only Steps 5 6 and 7 are described in this guide Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Control and Communication Gateway Installation Guide Connecting power optimizers to modules and to a string Installing the inverter SMI and connecting the string to the Inverter SMI Commissioning and activating the installation Installing the SolarEdge gateway Configuring the SolarEdge Gateway Optional Connecting and Configuring Sensors Refer to the applicable Power Optimizer installation guide Refer to the applicable inverter SMI installation guide Refer to the applicable
34. oftware version ID CPU 0002 0 3 3 6 a Control and Communication Gateway Installation Guide sola r Yo fe Ee Chapter 3 SolarEdge Gateway User Interfaces Server Communication Status Server The method of connection to the SolarEdge monitoring server o LAN RS232 e RS485 only applicable for slave SolarEdge devices on the RS485 bus e ZigBee only applicable for slave ZigBee devices None S_OK The connection to the SolarEdge monitoring server is successful appears only if the inverter is connected to the portal Status Displays OK if the gateway established a successful connection and communication with the specified server port device LAN RS485 ZigBee transceiver or RS232 used for external GSM modem If the OK status is not displayed then an error has occurred xxx Eight bit Ethernet Communication Connection Status When Ethernet communication is used an additional row with a string of 1s and optionally Os is displayed 1 indicates OK 0 indicates an error For a list of possible errors and how to troubleshoot them refer to Troubleshooting Communication on page 32 The following is a list of bits description ordered left to right e Bit 1 The Ethernet link physical Ethernet cable connection WLAN link and GSM connection are all OK e Bit 2 The DHCP IP is OK The IP was successfully obtained from DHCP if set to static IP 1 e Bit 3 The ping gateway is OK The ping to the
35. ous 5 0 Q vn 0o OAARK HHO I rr n t ty gt To configure sensors in the SolarEdge gateway Configure the working range of the sensor that covers the sensor specification Refer to the example on page 36 1 Select Range under the specific configured sensor and then select the applicable range e V1 select a range between 0 10 Vdc or 0 2 Vdc e V2 select a range between 0 2 Vdc or 0 20 mVdc 1 0 20 mA 0 2V 0 20mV 2 Select the Type of the connected sensor from the following Temp Ambient Temp Module Wind Speed Wind Direction Irradiance Global Irradiance Direct Irradiance Di ff Irradiance POA 3 Select Two Points to configure two points on the sensor graph using the measurement signal and measurement range data from the sensor datasheet P 0 lt 0 0 0 0 gt P 1 lt 1 000 1 000 gt 4 Setthe point values as follows e Use the Up and Down buttons to adjust the value e Press the Enter button to move to character e Long press the Enter button until Applied message appears apply the value e Long press the Esc button until Aborted message appears erase all characters t Point DegC 70 FPA WN odo be Control and Communication Gateway Installation Guide sola r a fe E Chapter 5 Environmental Sensors 5 If required repeat steps 1 through 4 above to configure additional sensors 6 Check the Sensors status screen on the LCD and verify that the sensor s readings are
36. protocol appears under the Protocol option SunSpec default e When selecting Device type lt Revenue Meter gt the Device Type lt field gt changes to Device Type lt MTR gt Ne Control and Communication Gateway Installation Guide solar ft Chapter 4 Setting Up Communication through the Gateway NOTE YP other supported protocols refer to http www solaredge com articles se supported devices Device ID The device ID is used to set the SolarEdge gateway device ID MODBUS ID when connecting to an external master device for example a non SolarEdge logger or to set the ID of the external device for example revenue meter m Slave Detect Is used to initiate automatic detection of the slave devices connected to this master gateway The number next to the option is the number of devices that have been detected Connecting and Configuring RS485 Bus The first and last devices in the chain must be terminated Do not terminate units along the bus Use a four wire twisted pairs cable connected to the RS485 1 2 terminal blocks on the SolarEdge gateway gt To connect the RS485 communication bus between inverters SMIs and SolarEdge gateway 1 Use one of the supplied 3 pin terminal blocks and insert the ends of wires into the A B and G pins gt WG Figure 8 3 pin Terminal Block 2 Designatea single RS485 port on the SolarEdge gateway as the connection point between the RS485 bus and the SolarEdge monitoring portal
37. r The DHCP static IP settings in the gateway are not the same as those of the router The connection to the router is not available Ping to the first hop switch router failed LAN error The connection to the Internet is not available Ping to google com failed Ping to redundant server x failed The connection to the SolarEdge server was not established Communication with the server failed Check the cable pin out assignment and cable connection Check the router and gateway configuration Check the physical connection to the switch router Check that the link LED at the router switch is lit indicating phy link If OK contact your network IT otherwise replace the cable or change it from cross to straight connection Connect a laptop and check for internet connection If internet access is unavailable contact your IT admin or your internet provider For WIFI networks ensure that username and password are as defined in the internet provider AP router Check the SolarEdge server address as described on page 20 Control and Communication Gateway Installation Guide sola rite fete Chapter 5 Environmental Sensors Chapter 5 Environmental Sensors Overview The SolarEdge gateway supports up to three analog sensors m Two sensors with voltage output V1 V2 each supports different voltage ranges m One sensor with current output I The following environmental sensor types are supported
38. rEdge monitoring portal This may take up to two minutes A message similar to the following appears on the LCD panel RRCR Diabled Sensors Disabled Server LAN lt S OK gt Total of Slaves S_OK The connection to the SolarEdge monitoring portal is successful If S_OK is not displayed refer to Troubleshooting Communication below Troubleshooting Communication To troubleshoot a communication problem 1 If S_OK is not displayed then perform the following e Use a method independant of the SolarEdge gateway to check whether the network and modem are operating properly For example connect a laptop to the Ethernet router and connect to the Internet e Check with your network administrator whether a firewall or another device is blocking transmission e Check the configuration of the gateway 2 Check that the modem or gateway router is functioning properly 3 Check that the connection to the connector on the SolarEdge gateway communication board was performed properly 4 Check that the selected communication option is properly configured e If the SolarEdge gateway is Master the server should be configured to Ethernet LAN or RS232 e If the gateway is Slave the server should be configured to RS485 or ZigBee 5 Check whether a firewall or another type of network filter is blocking communication 6 Verify that the Status field in the Server Communication Status window displays OK It indicates that
39. ring the SolarEdge Control and Communication Gateway referred to as Gateway This guide assumes that the SolarEdge power harvesting system is already installed and commissioned For additional information about how to install and commission the SolarEdge power harvesting system refer to the relevant inverter or safety and monitoring system SMI installation guide The guide includes the following chapters m Chapter 1 Introducing the SolarEdge Control and Communication Gateway page 7 introduces the SolarEdge control and communication gateway m Chapter 2 Installing the SolarEdge Gateway page 9 describes how to install the SolarEdge gateway m Chapter 3 SolarEdge Gateway User Interface page 12 describes how to configure the SolarEdge Gateway and how to identify its status m Chapter 4 Setting Up Communication through the Gateway page 23 describes how to set up communication through the SolarEdge Gateway to the SolarEdge monitoring portal m Chapter 5 Environmental Sensors page 34 describes how to connect and configure external environmental sensors to the SolarEdge Gateway m Appendix A Technical Specifications page 41 provides the electrical and mechanical specifications of the SolarEdge Gateway device For further information datasheets and the most up to date certifications for various products in different countries please visit the SolarEdge website www solaredge com ie Control and Communication Gateway
40. section describes how to use the LCD menus for configuring the SolarEdge gateway Control and Communication Gateway Installation Guide sola r B0 fe IF Chapter 3 SolarEdge Gateway User Interfaces Language Select the Language option to set the language in which the LCD should display The default setting is English Communication 1 Select the Communication option to define and configure the communication option used by the gateway to communicate with the Solaredge Monitoring Server and the communication option used to communicate between multiple SolarEdge devices or other external non SolarEdge devices such as revenue meters or loggers Set the communication options as described in Chapter 4 Setting Up Communication through the Gateway on page 23 The following shows a hierarchical tree of the menu options in the Communication menu For detailed information of commonly used the configuration options refer to the Communication Options application note available on the SolarEdge website http www solaredge com files dfs solaredge communication options application note v2 250 and above pdf Control and Communication Gateway Installation Guide ho er solar iefel Chapter 3 SolarEdge Gateway User Interfaces Communication A a et 4 vV H 1 gt H 1 UU Conf lt S gt RSA485 1 RS485 1 2 Conf ZigBee Conf enabled only if the ZigBee module is connected Channel Z Scan n H
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42. ul interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment OFF and ON you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures m Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna m Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver m Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected m Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may void the user s authority to operate the equipment i Control and Communication Gateway Installation Guide sola reer Table of Contents Table of Contents RI eit RA EA 1 IMPORNENOL iii a 1 Exclusion OF Habilit yesir renerrien erine EEEN RNS ARSE EN URREN TRDE 1 FOC Be 1 016 2116 nia 1 Table of Contents carina 2 About 4 CECI 0 PR RR SRO 4 Support and Contact Information cccscccccecceccecceccecceccecceccecceccecceccecceccecceccecceccecceccecees 5 Handling and Safety Ins
43. und connection terminal of the sensor e The 12V pin7 can be used as the supply voltage to the sensor Optionally an external power supply can be connected to the sensors if a different input voltage to the sensor is required SolarEdge Gateway Sensor with Sensor Interface Current Output bi lalla A Chia SS 12V t 1 V2 V1 lout Vin Figure 18 Current Sensor positive Connection m For negative current e pin 4 connect to the current output lout of the sensor e I pin 5 connects to ground e GND pin 6 connect to the ground connection terminal of the sensor e The 12V pin7 can be used as the supply voltage to the sensor Optionally an external power supply can be connected to the sensors if a different input voltage to the sensor is required Control and Communication Gateway Installation Guide Chapter 5 Environmental Sensors solar edge CAUTION Excessive current on the sensor input can damage the SolarEdge gateway Refer to input ranges specified in Appendix A Technical Specifications on page 41 Configuring the Sensors in the SolarEdge Gateway To enable the sensors in the SolarEdge Gateway Enter Setup mode as described in Setup Menu Options on page 14 Under the main menu select Sensors on vyv Select the preferred sensor submenu V1 V2 or I and select Enable lt EN gt 2V gt gt sS HAJA Ko
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