Chapter 6: Communication Setup
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Chapter 6: Configuring
communication
power optimizers send information to the inverter via the DC power supply lines (the output circuit PV). No wires or
configuration is required for this purpose. The information is then sent from the inverter to the SolarEdge Monitoring
Portal Internet. To send data from the inverter, a communication link to be established, as described in this chapter.
The configuration of the communication is not required for the recovery of energy and is only required to use the
SolarEdge Monitoring Portal. This chapter also describes the configuration of the communication between multiple
inverters to a master / slave configuration.
WARNING :
When connecting communication cables, be sure that the ON / OFF switch at the base of the inverter is in the OFF position, and the CA is in the
OFF position. When configuring communication parameters, make sure the ON / OFF switch is in the OFF position, and the CA is ON.
communication connectors
Two glands communication are used for various communication options of the inverter. Each gland has three
openings. The table below describes the fo nctionnalités ch at that opening. Unused openings must remain sc she is.
openings. The table below describes the fo nctionnalités ch at that opening. Unused openings must remain sc she is.
openings. The table below describes the fo nctionnalités ch at that opening. Unused openings must remain sc she is.
openings. The table below describes the fo nctionnalités ch at that opening. Unused openings must remain sc she is.
openings. The table below describes the fo nctionnalités ch at that opening. Unused openings must remain sc she is.
Cable gland Opening #
functionality
Cable size (diameter)
1 (PG16)
A small
External antenna cable ( ZigBee, Wi-Fi)
External antenna cable ( ZigBee, Wi-Fi)
2-4 mm
two large
Ethernet (CAT5 / 6)
4.5 to 7 mm
2 (PG13.5)
trios
RS485, power reduction, electric meters
From 2.5 to 5 mm
Figure 16: Communication Cable glands