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1. Power interface 3 2 Power Interface Power interface through the power line connect power connection mode as below 3 3 RS232 Serial Port The serial port works in two modes GPRS mode and host communication mode GPRS mode In the case of the absence of the wired network we can select 8 APS ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM INC GPRS module to connected to the network and communicate with the EMA to check the system data Host communication mode in this mode you can directly read data from the ECU ECU use RS232 serial DB9 male interface users through the corresponding female interface or extension cord to connect also can use RS232 to RS485 interface converter 3 4 Network Port RJ45 Ethernet network port ECU allows user to communicate with EMA and log in ECU s local page set up the system and view the system data via Ethernet network port In the case of the absence of the wired network user can select optional WiFi Bridge wireless Internet WiFi Bridge connection shown as below amp 4 APS ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM INC 3 5 USB Interface In the case of the absence of the wired network user can select optional WiFi Bridge wireless Internet USB interface provide 5V DC power supply for the WiFi Bridge 10 6 9 APS ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM INC 4 0 Basic Operation The APS ECU has one two line 40 character LCD display with alpha
2. Number of Inverters 8 Number of Inverters Online 8 Current Software Version V3 7 Database Size 9695 kB Current Timezone Asia Shanghai ECU Mac Address 80 97 1B 10 00 02 5 2 Real time Data Screen To view the real time system operation data statistics for your solar array click Real Time Data from the ECU home screen to navigate to the real time data screen Home Real Time Data Administration 50 0 Hz 15 125 8 50 0 Hz 49 e 100000000008 125 8 50 0 Hz 1 C 100000001008 8 138 W 0 0 Hz 1 401000000332 A 125 N 50 1 Hz 39 401000 124 50 1 Hz 39 C 401000 o a 100 Y 50 0 Hz 35 c 4010000009008 101 8 50 0 Hz Ps e 1 14 APS ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM INC 5 3 Status To view system status click Status from the ECU home screen Home Real Time Data Status Administration AC Voltage exceeding Range 403900001148 2013 05 01 AC Voltage exceeding Range 100000000391 2013 05 01 AC Voltage exceeding Range 403900001148 2013 05 01 AC Voltage exceeding Range 403900001148 2013 05 01 AC Voltage exceeding Range 100000000391 2013 05 01 AC Voltage exceeding Range AC Voltage exceeding Range 100000000391 100000000391 2013 05 01 AC Voltage exceeding Range Voltage exceeding Range 403900001148 100000000391 2013 05 01 11 55 16 2013 0
3. 5 01 11 50 16 AC Voltage exceeding Range 100000000391 2013 05 01 11 50 16 2013 05 01 10 40 16 1 AC Voltage exceeding Range 100000000391 2013 05 01 10 35 16 6 AC Voltage exceeding Range 403900001148 2013 05 01 07 30 16 18 AC Frequency exceeding Range 403900001148 19 AC Frequency exceeding Range 47 nn amcan dina Banan 5 4 Administration Screen For the user to set up the ECU parameters ID Management 403300001148 1 30 2013 05 01 07 30 16 2013 05 01 07 15 16 2013 05 01 07 10 16 ET Wate n4 Tn IAEE ECU will automatically report inverter s ID in the first boot up The input box will display the connected inverter s ID As shown below Home Real Time Data Status Administration ID Management Date Time Timezone Language Network Connectivity 104000000234 104000000235 104000000236 104000000237 Clear ID Automatically Report ID 16 amp 4 APS ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM INC If the number of inverter ID displayed on the page is less than the actual number of inverters installed you can enter the lost inverters ID to Input Inverter ID section then click OK Home Real Time Data Status Administration ID Management Date Time Timezone Language Network Connectivity Clear ID Automatically Report ID If the number of inverter ID displayed on the page is more than the actual number of inverters installed you can remove th
4. Altenergy Power System Energy Communication Unit ECU Installation and User Manual CFor ECU 3 V3 7 Version 3 0 6 9 APS ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM INC All rights reserved TABLE OF CONTENTS 6 9 APS ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM INC O NO 2 2 0 Installation ee UTR TTE DTI 3 3 0 Interface Expl nation u ea an ic da stehn 8 3 1 Interface position rec iure rero rer ete rear Peer ess 8 3 2 Power Interaccion sorria poe EDO US 8 3 3 RS232 Serial Port i tt tt nase nase 8 3 4 Network Porno 9 3 9 USB Interface u nn e etta ene bata e Ra ici adan diodo 10 4 0 Basic Oper tion un ir cole E an 11 4 1 Power Up eee ettet al eere at 11 4 2 Menu SEEUCEUEE rocca cepe ceri cesar ua dec we AFv e a wee aea CR ga sents 12 4 3 Restore the factory set operation sse 13 4 4 Troubleshooting nennen ne 14 30 ECU Local Interface ninina nena a 15 Bol BA 6610 1 oe too TO 15 5 2 Real time Data Screen cccccccccccsesssscccecccessssssceececcesssssseeeeeeeeess 15 2 95S LAUS id blo Er Leon ton 16 5 4 Administration Screen cccooonocccnnncncnonnnonnnnnononononnnnnnnnnnnononannnnnnncninonnno 16 6 0 Technical Data 22 6 9 APS ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM INC 1 0 Introduction The APS ECU is the information gateway for APS inverters This internet ready data logger can communicate with every kind of APS interactive inverter available and provides the latest in system monitoring for your PV plant The APS E
5. CU contains an integrated HTTP web server to allow the simplest and most flexible network integration of any data logger currently on the market The user friendly browser based interface provides the user with access to the solar array in seconds Several configuration options ensure that any APS inverter system regardless of the number of inverters remoteness of the plant or internet connection type can be used with the APS ECU Meter Micro inverter AZ 2 e jer i S E 0 j j Lus da Outlet Distribution Box E P o y Internet EMA O APSMicro inverter AC power line O APSECU Q Ethernet Router O APSEMA Other Elements in the APS Micro inverter System e The APS Micro inverter is a fully integrated device that converts the DC output of a single solar module into grid compliant AC electricity e The APS web based Energy Monitoring and Analysis system EMA constantly monitors every module on every installation The EMA analyzes the data collected by the ECU from each micro inverter 2 6 9 APS ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM INC 2 0 Installation Preparation Before installing the ECU ensure the site meets the following requirements Standard AC electrical outlet Broadband Internet connection Broadband router with Ethernet port Web browser to view EMA Support web browsers are Internet Explore and Firefox Find a Location for ECU The ECU can be place on a table or be mounted o
6. der or refer to your router documentation for troubleshooting assistance LCD Display The number of installed units doesn t match the micro inverter count This may indicate that the ECU is having difficulty communicating over the power lines It could also be caused by low light levels resulting in module voltage that is too low for the micro inverter to power up 192 168 2 118 Web 2776W IkWh 12 e Plug the ECU into an electrical socket in a different location Keep it away from your router 14 amp 4 APS ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM INC 5 0 ECU Local Interface Connection to APS s web based monitoring and analysis website EMA requires an Internet connection However if there is no Internet access at the installation site it is still possible to communicate directly with the ECU local interface using the Ethernet port and a personal computer with a web browser 5 1 Home Screen Once the browser has successfully connected with the ECU the following screen is displayed in the browser This home screen provides a system overview and shows the current status of the micro inverters that have been identified by the ECU From this screen you can access other screens in the interface Real Time Data Status Administration ECU ID 100000000002 Lifetime generation 732 0 kWh Current Power 1905 W Generation Of Current Day 14 4 kWh Last connection to website 2013 05 02 01 07 29
7. e redundant inverters ID from Input Inverter ID section then click OK Home Real Time Data Status Administration ID Management Date Time Timezone Language Network Connectivity 104000000234 104000000235 104000000236 104000000237 104000000238 Automatically Report ID 17 amp 4 APS ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM INC Home Real Time Data Status Administration ID Management Date Time Timezone Language Network Connectivity 104000000234 104000000235 104000000236 104000000237 104000000238 Automatically Report 1D If the inverter ID displayed on the page is discrepancy with the actual inverters ID installed please modified the wrong inverters ID from Input Inverter ID section then click OK Home Real Time Data Status Administration ID Management Date Time Timezone Language Network Connectivity 104000000234 104000000235 104000000236 Clear ID Automatically Report ID J 18 amp 4 APS ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM INC Home Real Time Data Status Administration ID Management Date Time Timezone Language Network Connectivity 104000000234 104000000235 104000000236 104000000237 104000000238 Clear ID Automatically Report ID Also the user can input ID manually For the user to input 12 digits inverter ID each input the ID number and press Enter a line break then enter the next inverter ID all inverter ID into finish press the ok button the input co
8. he government or the local authorities 3 The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health 4 For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance please contact your city office waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product 23 6 9 APS ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM INC Contact Information ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM Inc 1 Yatai Road Jiaxing PR China 314050 Phone 86 21 68889199 Fax 86 21 33928752 www altenergy power com info altenergy power com 24
9. lease refer to WiFi Bridge User Manual amp 4 APS ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM INC Connect the RJ45 LAN Cable and USB Cable on WiFi Bridge to the RJ45 Port and USB Port on ECU The ECU needs to be able to obtain a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP IP address and have a connection to the Internet The ECU will only search for a DHCP IP address during its power up sequence ECU will automatically obtain the IP address such as 139 168 200 65 and connect to Internet If the IP address shows 60 190 131 228 it means ECU failed to get IP address Make sure the connection between ECU and Router is working well reboot ECU it will obtain IP address Plug the AC power cord into the AC input on the ECU and then plug the other end into a standard AC electricity outlet Warning Do not plug any electrical devices and power strip into the same that the ECU is connected to ECU power cord Warning Do not plug the ECU into a power strip surge protector or uninterruptable power supply UPS The surge suppression or filtering from these devices can substantially diminish PLC communication performance 6 9 APS ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM INC ECU initial setting Step 1 Power on ECU The following information will be displayed in LCD after ten seconds Initialization Interface Loading Starting up Interface Searching V3 7 192 168 2 101 Operation interface 192 168 2 101 Web 750W 11Kwh 12 When the com
10. mpleted If you need to remove all the inputted inverter ID you can click the Clear ID button If you need ECU to automatically report inverter s ID again you can click Automatically Report ID button 2 Time management In date column input date format for day month year in time column input time format for hour minute second after the completion of the input click on the ok button The ECU also can connect to the NTP server for obtaining accurate date and time automatically In NTP server Spaces place users can set NTP server address As shown below 19 14 APS ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM INC Home Real Time Data Status Administration ID Management Date Time Timezone Language Network Connectivity 02 05 2013 14 40 39 Update date and tine Select Tine Zone Update timezone D asia pool ntp org Update NIP server setting 3 Language management Users can switch between in both Chinese and English As shown below Home Real Time Data Status Administration ID Management Date Time Timezone Language Network Connectivity Select a language v English Simplified Chinese 4 Network management For the customer to choose GPRS function need matching GPRS module set up automatic assign IP address manual input IP address and DNS server As shown below Home Real Time Data Status Administration ID Management Date Time Timezone Language Network Connectivity L Update U
11. munication between the ECU and inverters builds up successfully the LCD will show the value of your system The data in operation interface includes Local IP address for example 192 168 2 101 your actual local IP address will be different Web connection information Web This means the ECU is connected to the internet If it is Web Internet itself has problem Need to setup the security authority to offer Auto IP configuration Data of the present power production in watts for example 750W Data of the life time output of the system in kWh for example 11kWh The number of online micro inverters producing power and reporting in to the ECU for example 12 Step 2 ECU time zone setting Enter the IP address shown on the ECU LCD into the internet browser and then open the web page 6 9 APS ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM INC Click Administration then Date Time Time zone In the corresponding box enter local date time time zone click Update after finished For details refer to 5 4 2 time management Step 3 EMA Monitoring After ECU display web contact APS technical staffs in your local area and they will setup an EMA account with User Name and Password 14 APS ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM INC 3 0 Interface Explanation 3 1 Interface position All of the ECU interface as below from left to right in turn for power interface serial port network port and USB interface
12. n the distribution ark and wall It is recommended that location for the ECU should be dry and cool In addition do not cover the ECU and keep it away from dust 1 Distribution ark Mounting Loosen ECU at the back of the two M3 screws and rotate the holders holder M3 Screw Fix the ECU on the frame with screws and keep it away from other heat generating devices Ra Pg 6 9 APS ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM INC 2 Wall Mounting Mount the ECU in a cool dry indoor location Use two drywall screws or wall anchors to affix the ECU to the wall mounted at the dimensions shown The maximum screw head diameter is 0 35 Use 8 screws not included in kit Slide the ECU onto the mounting screws aligning the ECU screw holes with the screws installed in step 2 Lower the ECU onto the screw posts to secure the unit to the wall 130mm Install the ECU Cable Connections The following diagram is a guide to the connections on the back of the APS ECU Power interface Serial port Network port USB interface Reset Connect to Internet Option 1 LAN connection use the LAN Cable to connect ECU to a Broadband Router Plug the Ethernet cable into the network port on the ECU and plug the other end into a spare port on the broadband router or LAN Option 2 WiFi connection use WiFi bridge to connect ECU to a Broadband Router Configure the WiFi Bridge to connect to Wireless Router p
13. numeric and graphic displays Set the mode using a single button 4 1 Power Up As soon as the ECU is plugged into an AC outlet it will power up and display several information screens The ECU will be ready to work less than five minutes after powering up The ECU has completed booting up and has started normal operation when it displays the following information Initialization Interface Loading Work Started Interface Searching V3 7 192 168 2 101 The V3 0 indicates the firmware version from which the ECU s operation and features are dictated After the ECU receives an IP address and establishes an Internet connection the ECU will contact a Network Time Protocol NTP server so that it can set an accurate local time Normal Work Interface 192 168 2 101 Web 750W 11kWh 12 The number 12 indicates the number of panels to which the ECU is connected Use the Menu button on the ECU to set the number of micro inverters you are going to install Press and hold the Menu button When it reaches the first digit of the number of micro inverters you are going to connect to the ECU release the button and move the cursor forward one space Repeat this process until the complete number of micro inverters connected to the ECU is displayed 11 6 9 APS ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM INC After inputting the number move the cursor until it is under OK Hold the button for three seconds to finish setting the number of micro inve
14. onnected to the ECU but that the ECU is only connected to 12 micro inverters Enter the ECU menu Hold the Menu button until the LCD displays Shutdown Release the Menu button and the following items will appear Ok Cancel Choose Ok and the system of inverter will shut down If within one minute without pressing the button again then automatically exit the menu button 4 3 Restore the factory set operation The following diagram guides to the connectors back of APS ECU RESET For the ECU restore the factory set simply press the Reset button for three seconds or more long ECU will automatic return to the factory default settings 13 6 9 APS ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM INC 4 4 Troubleshooting Potential Problems and Solutions IP Address Problem If the IP address displayed on the ECU s LCD does not match the subnet on your internal network and shows something beginning with 60 190 x x it means that it was unsuccessful in obtaining a DHCP IP address from your router Check network connectivity to the router or other DHCP server You may need to contact your Internet Service Provider or refer to your router documentation for troubleshooting assistance LCD Displays Web The ECU could not connect to the Internet to find an NTP server and could not connect to the APS website Check network connectivity to the router You may need to contact your Internet Service Provi
15. pdate o 6 9 APS ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM INC Event Messages The table below lists messages that the ECU provides to indicate certain conditions These messages appear on your computer screen when your computer is connected to the ECU local interface These messages provide APS Customer Support with useful information when you call for assistance AC Frequency exceeding Range The frequency of the AC grid has exceeded the upper limit AC Frequency under Range The frequency of the AC grid has exceeded the lower limits AC Voltage exceeding Range AC Voltage under The voltage of the AC phase has exceeded the upper limit The voltage of the AC phase has exceeded the lower limit Range Over Critical The inverter is producing less power in an attempt to not Temperature overheat GFDI Locked only An inverter has detected ground fault current greater than NA version one amp contains The error can only be cleared via the ECU after the ground fault condition has been remedied The GFDI can be cleared using the GFDI page unless the failure is permanent Notes point If you don t have a LAN you must use a crossover Ethernet cable to connect the ECU directly to your computer to access the local ECU interface This assumes that your computer has a network interface card If you fail to make a connection at this you can try to manually configure your subnet to 60 190 131 1 subnet ma
16. rters Then enter the work started interface and begin to search for the micro inverters The symbol following the number 12 indicates that the number of micro inverters connected to the ECU doesn t match the number programmed into the ECU 192 168 2 101 Web 750W 11kWh 12 This scan continues to search for new micro inverters until all of the micro inverters are connected to the ECU which can take anywhere from a few minutes to several hours depending on the strength of the network Once the ECU is connected to all the micro inverters it begins collecting data from each 4 2 Menu Structure The following figure shows the ECU side of the button You can access the ECU LCD panel menu by pressing and holding the Menu button after two seconds you will enter the ECU menu Continue holding the button and menu items will appear in the following order Exit Menu Device Search Status Shutdown 12 amp 4 APS ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM INC Continue holding the Menu button When the LCD displays Device Search release the Menu button The following display will appear Searching V3 7 192 168 2 101 The ECU will automatically report inverter s ID again Enter the ECU menu Hold the Menu button until the LCD displays Status Release the Menu button and the following items will appear Connected 12 Total 15 The numbers above mean that there are 15 micro inverters that need to be c
17. sk 255 0 0 0 21 amp 4 APS ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM INC 6 0 Technical Data Power Line APS Proprietary Ethernet 10 100M Auto sensing Auto negotiation USB interface Standard RS232 GPRS Optional AC Outlet 1107240 VAC 50760 Hz Power Consumption 2 5W Dimensions WxHxD 182 mm x 113 mm x 42 mm Weight 380g PARE Temperature 40 C to 65 C Cooling Nature Convection No Fans Enclosure Indoor NEMA 1 IP30 Environmental Rating Standard Warranty 3 Years Term IEC 60950 1 EN60950 1 IEC 60529 EN 60529 ANSI UL 60950 1 CAN CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 Compliance UL50E FCC part 15 EN61000 6 1 EN61000 6 3 ICES 003 AS NZS 60950 1 GB T17799 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This ClassB digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 22 6 9 APS ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM INC WEEE for Europe Disposal of your old appliance 1 When this crossed out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002 96 EC 2 All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately form the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by t

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