Power One AURORA PVI-3.0-OUTD-S-US, Installation And Operator'S Manual

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Installation and Operator’s Manual Page 51 of 108
(PVI-3.0/3.6/4.2-OUTD-x-US Rev: 2.1)
5 MONITORING AND DATA TRANSMISSION
5.1 User’s Interface Mode
WARNING
: The RS-485 cable must provide at least 600V protection.
WARNING
: The RS-485 cable must be UL/CSA certified wiring and must
be additionally protected by means of a non-metallic conduit.
Normally, the Aurora inverter operates automatically and needs no particular
supervision. When solar radiation is not enough to generate power for the grid (for
instance, at night), the Aurora disconnects automatically and goes into standby mode.
The operating cycle is resumed automatically the moment when solar radiation
becomes strong enough. This is indicated by the LEDs.
The Aurora inverter provides operational data in the following ways:
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LED indicators
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Operational data on the LCD display
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Data transmission on a dedicated serial RS-485 line. Data can be collected by a
PC or a data logger equipped with an RS-485 port. If an RS-485 line is used, it
may be convenient to use the Aurora RS-485/RS232 Serial Interface Converter
model number PVI-RS232485. An optional Aurora Easy Control data logger is
also available.
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Data transmission via USB cable. This type of connection is typically used when
monitoring a single inverter and for maintenance purposes. To connect the USB
cable, remove the waterproof plug at the bottom end of the inverter right wall
(see Fig.17).