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PVP260kW Inverter
Installation and Operation Manual
•. Provide.a.path.to.the.Internet.for.https.(port.443).from.the.inverter..The.MAC.address.
for.the.inverter.can.be.found.on.the.side.of.the.communications.PCB..To.see.the.
MAC.address.the.communications.PCB.must.be.removed.from.the.card.cage.assem-
bly.
•. Verify.connectivity.using.the.following.information:
1.. Check.the.status.light..It.should.be.in.a.solid.on.state.
The status light is located on the front cover of the Comm X PCB in the right side
of the upper electronics compartment.
2.. Verify.the.inverter’s.MAC.address.has.been.assigned.an.IP.address.by.the.net-
work.
3.. Register.the.inverter.at.www.mypvpower.com.
Most connectivity problems relate to wiring issues or corporate security settings blocking
the inverter from accessing the Internet. Wiring problems are usually the result of a poor
crimp, wire that exceeds 320 ft., or pinched wires somewhere between the inverter and
the hub or router.
PV Powered recommends using pre-made cables whenever possible. If a cable must
be hand-crimped, we recommend testing the cable with a cable tester such as a Fluke
LinkRunner™ Pro Network Multimeter (LPRO1000). Verify the cable’s integrity by
connecting a laptop to the cable at the inverter and verify is has access to the Internet.
Corporate network problems will require support from your corporate IT department
where the inverter is installed. The most common problem is the inverter has not been
provided with DHCP server access using port 443.
Troubleshooting communications issues can also be accomplished using the four
LED lights on the communications PCB. For detailed LED communications light
troubleshooting see section
7.6 Communication PCB Status Light Operation .
Modbus via RS-485
For instructions on how to use the modbus network option, refer to Chapter 5, Modbus
Network Installation .