Chapter 3: Configuration
Device Configuration
This section describes basic configuration of SolarEdge devices (inverter/Commercial
Gateway) for use of a meter. In addition, a configuration that is specific to the
application being used is required in some cases. Refer to the following documents:
https://www.solaredge.com/sites/default/files/export_
limitation_application_note_NA.pdf
StorEdge Smart Energy Management off-grid applications -
https://www.solaredge.com/files/pdfs/storedge_backup_installation_guide_NA.pdf
NOTE
Calculated meter readings, such as self-consumption, are calculated using the
data measured by the meter and the inverters. Calculated meter readings are
only sent when Energy Manager is enabled (for details refer to
https://www.solaredge.com/sites/default/files/export_limitation_application_
note_NA.pdf
).
Device Configuration using SetApp
NOTE
Meter functionality is supported in inverters with CPU versions 4.2.xxx and above.
To configure the SolarEdge meter using SetApp:
1. From the SetApp main menu, select Communication, and select the port to which
the meter is connected - RS485-1 or RS485-2.
2. Select Protocol -> Modbus (Multi-Device)
3. Return to the RS485-x Menu and select Add Modbus Device -> Meter. A meter
identified as "Meter n" (where n = 1, 2, 3...) is created. The RS485-x Menu reappears.
4. Select Meter n. The RS485-x Meter n Menu appears.
5. Select Meter Function, and choose one of the following options:
Inverter Production:
The meter is installed at the inverter output and reads the
energy produced by the inverter.
Import
: The meter is installed at the grid connection point and reads
pulses from both directions - export and import energy.
Consumption
: The meter is installed at the load consumption point and reads
the energy consumed by the site.
Chapter 3: Configuration
21
Energy Meter with Modbus Connection MAN-01-00270-1.3
