Chapter 6: Communication Setup
SolarEdge Installation Guide - MAN-01-00060-2.6
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Creating an Ethernet (LAN)
This communication option to use an Ethernet connection to connect a UPS to the monitoring portal via a
LAN cable.
NOTE:
The lines of communication should be protected by surge protection specified in cases where a voltage spike induced risk exists. For details, see:
http://www.solaredge.com/files/pdfs/lightning_surge_protection.pdf
Figure 18: Example Ethernet connection
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Remove the cover from the inverter as described in the
Removing the cover on page 44.
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Remove the cover from the inverter as described in the
Removing the cover on page 44.
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Remove the cover from the inverter as described in the
Removing the cover on page 44.
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Remove the cover from the inverter as described in the
Removing the cover on page 44.
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Open gland # 1.
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Open gland # 1.
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Remove the plastic film of the large opening which has a section in the connector
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Remove the plastic film of the large opening which has a section in the connector
rubber and insert an Ethernet CAT5 / 6 through the opening.
WARNING :
The inside of the gland includes a tight fitting rubber, which must be used to ensure a good seal.
Standard CAT5 / 6 son have eight (four twisted pairs) as shown in the
dess diagram below o us. The thread colors vary from cable the other.
dess diagram below o us. The thread colors vary from cable the other.
dess diagram below o us. The thread colors vary from cable the other.
dess diagram below o us. The thread colors vary from cable the other.
pin RJ45
#
Wire color
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Wire color
1
10Base-T 100Base-TX signal
T568B
T568A
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White / Orange
White / Green
transm
2
Orange
Green
transmission -
3
White / Green
White / Orange
R
4
Blue
Blue
Reception
5
White / Blue
White / Blue
Reception
1
The UPS connection does not support changes polarity RX / TX. The management of Ethernet crossover cables depends on the capabilities of the switch.
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The UPS connection does not support changes polarity RX / TX. The management of Ethernet crossover cables depends on the capabilities of the switch.
SolarEdge inverters
Router / hub
ZigBee RS485 RS232 Ethernet
One inverter connected
Multiple inverters connected
SolarEdge inverters
ZigBee RS485 RS232 Ethernet
SolarEdge inverters
ZigBee RS485 RS232 Ethernet
SolarEdge inverters
ZigBee RS485 RS232 Ethernet
Router / hub