PVM1010 Installation Manual
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1. PV Powered inverter make sure that both AC and DC power to the inverter are turned OFF After turning off the power wait five minutes before removing the front cover from the inverter SUPPORT Before contacting Technical Services and Support please refer to the Troubleshooting section of this Installation Manual For networking issues contact customer support for your router vendor or internet provider For other unresolved issues contact PV Powered Technical Services and Support at 541 312 3832 1 2 Installation Requirements PVM1010 Product Package PV Powered provides the following items in your PVM1010 product package e PVM1010 Data Monitoring Module gt ES gt O De Z e Power cable e Cord grip Screws Installation manual Inverters Supported by the PVM1010 Module You need one or more of the following pre installed PVM1010 supported inverters PVP1100 PVP2000 PVP2500 PVP3000 PVP3500 PVP4800 PVP4600 PVP5200 Required Tools and Materials Bring the following items to perform the installation NOT provided by PV Powered e Linksys Netgear D link or other broadband router e Laptop or Netbook to verify communication to the PVUM1010 PYPowered e CATS cable to make the connection between the router and the PVM1010 RJ45 crimping tool RJ45 connectors e Phillips screwdriver e Digital multimeter used to test the PVM1010 s voltage supply optional e Cable test2. are ON The green LED Flashes intermittently when data is transmitting The blue LED This troubleshooting light flashes during boot up and then displays continuously solid ON It should begin to display approximately 45 seconds after you re start power to the inverter This light is located between the reset button and the six pin connector 4 If any of the lights do not display properly refer to the Troubleshooting section of this manual The blue LED troubleshooting light displays blink codes that indicate issues requiring your attention If this light is blinking after boot up refer to the Troubleshooting section of this manual 5 Before you complete the installation write down the inverter s serial number This number is required to register the PVM1010 6 Re attach the front cover to the inverter 7 Data will begin to display on the website approximately two to three minutes after the PVM1010 is powered up 8 To register log in at www mypvpower com and follow the registration process If a 3rd party data monitoring solution was provided with your system or you are planning to use a 3rd party provider refer to the instructions provided by the 3rd party data monitoring provider 1 6 Troubleshooting One or more of the following indicators might communicate a problem e The blue LED light on the PVM1010 is blinking e The amber light on the PVM1010 is NOT continuously ON e The green light on the PVM1010 is conti
3. minutes before removing the front cover and installing the PVM1010 2 Remove the front cover of the inverter to access the power board Inverter Cabinet Power Board Figure 1 2 Inverter s power board and knockouts 3 Attach the ground cable from the PVM1010 to the lower left corner screw on the power board The wire is green with a yellow stripe and has a ring lug on the end See Figure 1 3 PVPowered Inverter s Power Board Connection for the Ground Cable Ground Cable from PVM1010 Figure 1 3 Connecting the ground cable to the inverter s power board 4 Insert the PVUM1010 DB 9 connector into the RS232 connector located at J3 on the inverter s power board Refer to Figure 1 4 Inverter s Power Board RS232 Connector PVM1010 Figure 1 4 PVM1010 inserted to the inverter s power board PV Powered PVM1010 Inverter Data Monitoring Module Installation Manual 5 Use the two 4 40 type screws provided in the product package to secure the PVM1010 Refer to Figure 1 5 Power Board Screws securing RS232 Connector PVM1010 Ll ME SA LON f gt Figure 1 5 Securing the PVM1010 with two screws 6 Plug the power cable provided in the product package into the connector located at Jl of the inverter s power board Refer to Figure 1 5 Power Cable Figure 1 6 Plugging in the power cable to the inverter s power board PVPowered 7 Plug the other end of the power cable into t
4. PYPowered PVM1010 Inverter Data Monitoring Module INSTALLATION MANUAL 97 600100 15 A03 Preface PV Powered PV Powered designs manufactures and markets the solar power industry s most reliable photovoltaic solar inverter solutions We ve assembled a highly experienced solar power electronics design team Our vision is to spur the widespread adoption and success of solar power by assisting our distributors dealers and installers in this dynamic market while ensuring that our products are the best supported easiest to install and most reliable solar inverters in the industry Our innovative approach to performance monitoring provides secure and easy access to system performance and inverter status over the Internet Contact Information PV Powered Inc PO Box 7348 Bend OR 97708 Tel 541 312 3832 Technical Support 1 877 312 3832 Fax 541 383 2348 www pvpowered com email support pvpowered com Document Copyright PV Powered PVM1010 Inverter Data Monitoring Module Installation Manual 2009 PV Powered All rights reserved This manual may not be reproduced or distributed without written permission from PV Powered 1 V338d PYPowered Table of Contents PVM1010 Installation 1 1 Important Safety Instructions ccoonooocccnnnnononos 1 2 Installation Requirements 1 3 Internet Connection Requirements 1 4 Installing and Connecting the PVM1010 1 5 Inst
5. allation Checklist u 1 6 Troubleshooting era gt gJ m 5 gt Z m Z 10 PYPowered List of Figures and Tables Table 1 1 RJ45 Wiring schematic ooooooocononononcnononcnnnnnnnnnos Figure 1 1 T 568B Compliant CATS cable Figure 1 2 Inverter s power board and knockouts Figure 1 3 Connecting the ground cable to the inverter s DOV T DOA e AE Figure 1 4 PVM1010 inserted to the inverter s power Figure 1 5 Securing the PVM1010 with two screws Figure 1 6 Plugging in the power cable to the inverter s Power Figure 1 7 Plugging the power cable to the PVM1010 s 3 O NS RUN ERS SEE RENNER Paute l 8 Cord arip 0 er Figure 1 9 Connecting the CATS cable to the PVM1010 s BJ A kak EAE kaa PVM1010 Installation 1 1 Important Safety Instructions Please read all safety warnings and instructions before beginning the installation of the PVM1010 Inverter Data Monitoring Module This product has been engineered and manufactured to ensure your personal safety Improper use may result in potential electrical shock or burns The PVM1010 should only be installed by a licensed electrician or qualified solar electric installer Do not attempt to install this device 1f you have not been properly trained If you have any questions please contact PV Powered Technical Services and Support at 541 312 3832 CAUTION Before connecting the PVM1010 to the
6. er used to test CATS cables recommend the Fluke networks MicroMapper 1 3 Internet Connection Requirements The PVM1010 will not work until it is connected using an always ON high speed broadband connection such as DSL or cable e Customers must have Ethernet available at the inverter location The PVM1010 does NOT support modem connectivity e The PVMI1010 only supports hard wired communications to the inverter The PVM1010 does NOT support wireless communications Making a CAT5 Cable To make a new CATS cable you need the following RJ45 crimping tool RJ45 connectors e CATS cable Crimp the wires in the configuration described below in Table 1 1 Tome o w pe CI Bottom j j O O Gi B B G Br Br Figure 1 1 T 568B compliant CAT5 cable 1 4 PV Powered PVM1010 Inverter Data Monitoring Module Installation Manual IMPORTANT This wiring configuration complies with T 568B standards This is the only wiring configuration supported by the PVM1010 Any other configuration is not reliable After you make the CATS cable use a cable tester to verify that your new cable works The cable tester does not test wire order Next you need to complete the steps in the following section to install the PVM1010 before you can verify that data 1s successfully communicating over the cable Installing and Connecting the PVM1010 Installing the PVM1010 1 Turn OFF AC and DC power to the inverter Wait five
7. he connector located at 13 on the PVM1010 Refer to Figure 1 7 Power Cable Power Board Power Connection located at J3 PVM1010 Figure 1 7 Plugging the power cable to the PVM1010 s J3 slot Connecting the PVM1010 1 Insert the cord grip provided in the product package and shown in Figure 1 8 into an available knockout The knockout in Figure 1 2 may be used or the most appropriate knockout for your installation Figure 1 8 Cord grip 2 Route a CATS cable through the cord grip and plug the end of the cable into the PVM1010 s RJ45 port shown in Figure 1 9 RJ45 Port on CAT5 Cable PVM1010 Figure 1 9 Connecting the CAT5 cable to the PVM1010 s RJ45 port gt PV Powered PVM1010 Inverter Data Monitoring Module Installation Manual 3 After you attach the CATS cable to the PVM1010 tighten the grommet on the cord grip 4 Connect the other end of the CATS cable to an Ethernet router switch or hub with access to high speed internet CONGRATULATIONS The PVM1010 is now installed and hooked up to the inverter and the internet 1 5 Installation Checklist l Turn ON re start the AC and DC power to the inverter 2 Wait two to three minutes 3 Observe the LED lights on the PVM1010 They are located next to the Ethernet port The amber LED Displays continuously solid ON If the amber light does not illuminate there is a problem with the cables Check the cables and make sure all routers and switches
8. nuously ON for an extended period of time instead of flickering intermittently during transmissions The data monitoring website does not display inverter data When there s a problem the blue LED initially displays three blinks in a row followed by a long pause Start interpreting the blink codes after the pause PYPowered Blink Code Indicator Possible Causes 4 ON SOLID Normal Operation PVM1010 works correctly Router Connection Failure A CAT5 cable is not crimped to standards or the DHCP server is incompatible or there are general network problems 2 SHORT BLINKS rapid no pause NOTE This is the only blink code that does not have a long pause Solution Verify that all cables are crimped to standards Check the router Verify that the standard home router has a standard DHCP running on it Make sure the router is turned on DNS Server Communication Error 3 LONG SHORT SHORT Networking setup problem somewhere in the chain ISP DNS etc Solution Short term The system will recover and resolve itself not serious Long term Fix the equipment to prevent future errors Website Connection Error 4 SHORT SHORT LONG Networking setup problem somewhere in the chain ISP DNS etc Solution Check replace equipment Use a different laptop to test access the data monitoring website or mypvpower com Serial Connection Error 5 SHORT LONG SHORT The serial connection between the PVM1010 and the inver
9. ter is bad Rare condition Solution Check the serial port connection on the PVM1010 System Booting Firmware is loading internal state machine 7 NO LIGHTS ON THE PVM1010 No connection to the PVM1010 Solution First verify that the PVM1010 has power Test the cable If the power cycles and the lights still don t display the unit is dead or there is a problem with the 5V power 6 LONG LONG SHORT PVM1010 firmware is corrupted 8 AMBER AND GREEN LIGHTS ON If both lights are on continuously for an extended time Solution Send the PVM1010 back to PV Powered PVPowered PO Box 7348 Bend OR 97708 P 541 312 3832 www pvpowered com
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