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5.
Connection
5.1
Preparation
Table 5-1: Cables and wiring
Type
Requirements
Maximum
length
Network
cable
1.
Comply with the standards for structured cabling
according to EIA/TIA-568.
2.
Shielded Ethernet cable (CAT-5E or higher).
3.
UV resistant if used outdoors.
100m
RS485 cable
1.
Comply with the standards for structured cabling
according to EIA/TIA-568.
2.
Shielded Ethernet cable (CAT-5E or higher).
3.
UV resistant if used outdoors.
1000m
Remember to connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port (RJ45
LAN connectors) and not to the RS485 port.
5.2
Connection Area
The AiCom/AiCom WiFi collects inverter(s) data and events, and uploads them to
the AISWEI Cloud via the Internet. This section shows how to connect with the
inverter and AISWEI Cloud.
Fig. 5-1: Overview of the connection area
The description of the connection area is shown in the following Table 5-2.
Table 5-2: Function and Description of the connection area
Item
Function
Description
A
Power socket
Connect to power supply
B
RS485 port 2
Connect to energy meter
C
RS485 port 1
Connect to inverters
D
DRED port
Connect to AS DRED port
E
Ethernet port
Connect to router/switch
