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Chapter 2: Installing the Ampt-CU

 

 

Copyright

 

2014

 

AMPT,

 

LLC.

 

9

 

Modbus

 

Register

 

Map

 

Ampt StringView

 records use the SunSpec protocol for device ID and variable record 

length, enabling site-specific operation.  The SunSpec Common Model precedes the map 
below. Contact Ampt or one of our monitoring partners for more information. 

Start

 

offset

 

Size

 

Name

 

Type

R/W

Description

1

 

1

 

ID

 

Uint16

R

Ampt

 

SunSpec

 

Vendor

 

Code

 

64050

 

2

 

1

 

L

 

Uint16

R

Variable

 

number

 

of

 

16

 

bit

 

registers

 

to

 

follow:

 

12+N*16

 

Fixed

 

Block

 

(15)

 

3

 

1

 

DCA_SF

 

Int16

R

Current

 

scale

 

factor

4

 

2

 

Reserved

 

6

 

1

 

DBWh_SF

 

Int16

R

Energy

 

scale

 

factor

7

 

1

 

Reserved

 

8

 

1

 

N

 

Uint16

R

Number

 

of

 

strings

9

 

6

 

Reserved

 

Register

 

blocks

 

for

 

string

 

data

 

follow.

 

Repeat

 

block

 

for

 

each

 

string.

 

Two

 

strings

 

are

 

shown

 

as

 

an

 

example.

15

 

1

 

String

 

ID

 

Int16

R

The

 

string

 

number.

16

 

2

 

Reserved

 

18

 

2

 

String

 

data

 

timestamp

 

Uint32

R

The

 

UTC

 

timestamp

 

of

 

the

 

measurements.

20

 

1

 

OutDCA

Int16

R

String

 

output

 

current

 

in

 

mA

 

21

 

6

 

Reserved

 

27

 

2

 

DCWh

 

Uint32

R

Daily

 

integrated

 

string

 

output

 

energy

 

29

 

2

 

Reserved

 

31

 

1

 

String

 

ID

 

Int16

R

The

 

string

 

number.

32

 

2

 

Reserved

 

34

 

2

 

String

 

data

 

timestamp

 

Uint32

R

The

 

UTC

 

timestamp

 

of

 

the

 

measurements.

36

 

1

 

OutDCA

Int16

R

String

 

output

 

current

 

in

 

mA

 

37

 

6

 

Reserved

 

43

 

2

 

DCWh

 

Uint32

R

Daily

 

integrated

 

string

 

output

 

energy

 

45

 

2

 

Reserved

 

Repeat

 

block

 

for

 

additional

 

strings

 

Summary of Contents for 31570013

Page 1: ...Manual Ampt Communications Unit Installation Manual 57070008 1 20141110 ...

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Page 3: ...ental or consequential damages under any circumstances The exclusion of implied warranties may not apply in all cases under some statutes and thus the above exclusion may not apply The following specifications are subject to change without notice even though every attempt has been made to make this document complete accurate and up to date Readers are cautioned however that Ampt reserves the right...

Page 4: ...injury The following boxes are used to alert you to important safety information Warning Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Caution Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury Notice Indicates a situation that can result in property damage if not avoided Note This symbol accompanies notes th...

Page 5: ...Modbus Register Map 9 Dimensional Drawing 10 Physical Overview 10 Labels 10 Internal 11 Understanding the Status LEDs 12 Chapter 2 Installing the Ampt CU 13 Installing the Ethernet Cable Feed through 14 Mounting the Enclosure 16 Connecting Power over Ethernet 17 Configuring the Ampt CU Network Settings 18 Restoring Factory Defaults 19 Appendix 21 Compliance 21 FCC Compliance 21 ...

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Page 7: ...or monitoring system via Modbus to provide highly accurate and synchronous data This solution eliminates the need for smart combiners which lowers costs With Ampt communication system designers operators owners and financiers gain a level of transparency and predictability unmatched by conventional monitoring solutions This improved system planning and decision making capability lowers PV project ...

Page 8: ...Interface with Ampt converters Two way wireless Resolution Measurement accuracy Amperage 0 25 Reporting rate typical 5 minutes 2000 converters Local data storage 45 day rolling buffer Electrical Power supply Power over Ethernet PoE Power over Ethernet PoE Class 0 802 3af Modes A and B 802 3at Type 1 RJ 45 connector Mechanical Enclosure IP 66 Dimensions 13 82 x 10 54 x 5 35 35 10 cm x 26 77 cm x 13...

Page 9: ...h_SF Int16 R Energy scale factor 7 1 Reserved 8 1 N Uint16 R Number of strings 9 6 Reserved Register blocks for string data follow Repeat block for each string Two strings are shown as an example 15 1 String ID Int16 R The string number 16 2 Reserved 18 2 String data timestamp Uint32 R The UTC timestamp of the measurements 20 1 OutDCA Int16 R String output current in mA 21 6 Reserved 27 2 DCWh Uin...

Page 10: ...10 Dimensional Drawing Figure 1 Ampt CU dimensional drawing Physical Overview Labels Figure 2 Serial number model number and MAC address labels Serial and model number label MAC address label ...

Page 11: ...eboot Restore button This button restores the network settings and password back to their factory default values See Restoring Factory Defaults on page 19 for more detail Power LED This green LED is on continuously when the input voltage is above the minimum threshold Com LED This LED displays boot status Fault LED This red LED communicates fault conditions Cable locks Route the input power and co...

Page 12: ...lly both the Power and Com LEDs are on solid green Name State Description Power Continuous Green Input power supply voltage exceeds the minimum threshold Com Flashing Amber Software is booting up Continuous Green Boot process is complete Fault Continuous Red When this LED is on solid red after the boot up process a fault condition has been detected Cycle the input power If this LED is still on aft...

Page 13: ...LLC 13 Chapter 2 Installing the Ampt CU This chapter addresses the following topics Installing the Ethernet Cable Feed through Mounting the Enclosure Connecting Power Over Ethernet Configuring the Field Computer Network Settings Restoring Factory Defaults ...

Page 14: ...r the wire grip Figure 4 Bottom view of the communication unit 1 Make sure the communication unit is not powered up 2 Use a drill or punch to create a hole for the wire grip within the marked area Notice Drilling outside of the designated area may damage internal electronic components Figure 5 Drill hole for the wire grip within the marked area Install liquid tight wire grip in this area ...

Page 15: ...Chapter 2 Installing the Ampt CU Copyright 2014 AMPT LLC 15 3 Install your wire grip An example is shown below Figure 6 Example of an installed liquid tight wire grip ...

Page 16: ...izontal center of the Ampt CU ID Description 1 4 each 20 x 1 25 18 8 SS Hex Head Cap Screw McMaster Carr 92240A544 or equivalent 2 4 each STD split lock washer 18 8 SS Grainger 1NY97 or equivalent 3 4 each STD flat washer 18 8 SS Grainger 1NU48 or equivalent 4 1 each Ampt CU 5 4 each 1 hole washer flat plate fitting 1 5 8 series Unistrut P1062 EG or equivalent McMaster Carr 3133T11 or equivalent 6...

Page 17: ...structions that comes with your PoE device Caution Live voltages may be present on the PoE cables Figure 8 Generic Power over Ethernet PoE connection diagram follow the instructions for your device 1 Route the Ethernet cable through the feed through and cable locks An example is shown below Figure 9 Ethernet cable routing and connection 2 Connect the cable to the Ethernet port 3 Twist the ends of ...

Page 18: ...d computer using the Ethernet ports of each device If using PoE the PoE injector must be connected between the laptop and the Ampt CU 4 Open your web browser and enter the default IP address http 192 168 1 249 8080 in the address bar 5 Complete the fields on the login page a Login admin b Password password 6 Once logged in use the menu on the left to a Change your password b Configure network sett...

Page 19: ...boot process If you are using this feature to restore the password be sure to record your network settings first See Configuring the Ampt CU Network Settings on page 18 for more details To restore the network settings and password 1 Press the Restart button 2 The LEDs will be on continuously for several seconds 3 When the Com LED flashes press and hold the Restore button until the Com and Fault LE...

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Page 21: ...s not expressly approved by Ampt LLC could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment genera...

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