CanadianSolar CSI-3.68K-S22002-E, User Manual

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8 Communication
8.1 Communication Mode
Multi communication patterns for option, RS485 (Built-in module), and WiFi, with the communication port M16.
8.2 External WiFi
More details for installation and operation methods please refer to the WiFi data logger user manual.
FIG. 8-1 Communication Port
Communication scheme:
The inverter supports two networking scenarios to operate, as per FIG. 8-2.
1) Standard Mode: Connect to internet and operate the inverter through CSI cloud (web or App).
2) Local Mode: Connect and operate the inverter locally without internet.
Solution 1
Router Monitoring system APP Web
Solution 2
Local Mode
FIG. 8-2 Monitoring Solutions
Note: For the monitoring and local APP information, please refer to documents published on our website at:
https://monitoring.csisolar.com/platformSelect.
8.2 RS485
Connect the communication port with a RS485-to-usb port converter via RS485 serial line, and then connect this
module to PC.