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Страница 1: ...ll Rights Reserved APsystems Energy Communication Unit ECU R Installation User Manual Please use mobile browser to scan the QR codes to download APP Or click the link to download the app http q r to 1OrC ...
Страница 2: ...ting an Installation Location for the ECU R 6 3 3 Installation 6 3 4 Cable Connection 7 3 5 Internet Connection 9 4 ECU R User Interface 10 4 1 Connecting to the ECU R via the Local Wireless 10 4 2 Add UID 11 4 3 Historical ID 11 4 4 Delete UID 11 4 5 Homepage 12 4 6 Module 12 4 7 Data 14 4 8 Workspace 15 4 8 3 Inverter Connection Progress 15 4 8 4 ECU Network Settings 16 4 8 5 ECU AP Settings 17 ...
Страница 3: ...ion from APP The user friendly interface lets you access your solar array in seconds Features Collects individual module and inverter statistics Communicates in real time Requires no additional wiring The APsystems ECU R is used in utility interactive grid tied applications and is made up of four key elements APsystems inverter APsystems Energy Communication Unit ECU R ECU R is part of the system ...
Страница 4: ...ort RJ45 ethernet network port antenna ZigBee The sides from top to bottom are SIM port USB port AP Reset Antenna WIFI Antenna ZigBee Figure 2 2 2 Reset Press the Reset button for three seconds or longer and the ECU R will automatically return to the default settings The wireless password will be changed to 88888888 Power Connection Port RJ45 Signal Only for Australia RJ45 Ethernet Network Port US...
Страница 5: ...RM0 it should be connected by RJ45 connector in the package otherwise the inverter will not work Please do not plug out the RJ45 2 6 Antenna The antennas in the package should be connected to ECU R One antenna is used for the communication between ECU R and inverters the other antenna is used for the Wi Fi connection between ECU R and router 2 7 USB port The USB interface is reserved 2 8 AP Press ...
Страница 6: ...APsystems ECU R Installation User Manual 5 2 Interface Explanation Figure 3 2 10 LED1 LED1 will be on When the ECU R works well 2 11 LED2 LED2 will be on When the ECU R connects to the sever LED1 LED2 ...
Страница 7: ...tallation Location for the ECU R Choose a location that is as close to the array as possible The ECU R is NOT rated for outdoor use so if installing outdoors ensure it is put in a waterproof box and the antenna is placed outside for communication quality 3 3 Installation 1 Using a Wall Mount When mounting the ECU R to a wall make sure to select a cool dry indoor location Depending on the wall surf...
Страница 8: ...3 Hardware Installation 3 4 Cable Connection 1 Using a Wall Mount Connect the adapter to the power connection port on the top of the ECU R Figure 5 The antennas used for ZigBee port and WI FI port are exactly the same type no need to distinguish ...
Страница 9: ...pare it yourself Connect the adapter to the power connection port on the top of the ECU R Figure 6 Do not put the antenna inside a metal box that will block the signal If ECU R is placed in distribution box or the roof is metal please use this long cable antennas and put them outside the box or on roof The long cable antenna 2 4G is common in market can be purchased in electrical store or online s...
Страница 10: ...hes to connecting the ECU R to the Internet Option 1 Direct LAN cable connection 1 Make sure the LAN cable is connected to the network port on the bottom of the ECU R 2 Connect the LAN cable to a spare port on the broadband router Figure 7 Option 2 Wireless Connection Use ECU R internal WLAN see Manage the WLAN connection ...
Страница 11: ...or end user EMA Manager is for installer Or click the link to download the app http q r to 1OrC 4 1 Connecting to the ECU R via the Local Wireless Open Wi Fi setting in your smartphone select ECU R hotspot Connecting to the ECU R via the Local Wireless the default password is 88888888 Open the EMA Manager Click ECU APP to enter Local Control ...
Страница 12: ...the UID manually or scan the UID by camera If there is no need to modify then click Sync to update the UIDs onto ECU 4 3 Historical ID Select the desired history ID and click Restore these IDs will be added in the ID list 4 4 Delete UID Select the UIDs click Delete then click Sync The UIDs selected are deleted on the ECU R ...
Страница 13: ...allation CU R User Interface The light in front of the ECU UID shows the status between mobile phone and ECU The mobile phone connects to the ECU The mobile phone fails to connect to the ECU The light in front of Internet disconnected shows the status between ECU and internet The ECU connects to internet The ECU fails to connect to the internet 4 6 Module This page shall display the added inverter...
Страница 14: ...d on purpose the ECU_APP will display the maximum number of panels which can be connected to a given micro inverter Example if only 3 inputs of a QS1 or YC1000 are used the ECU_APP will display 4 modules connected to the micro even if the 4th module does not exist Removing the non connected panel is done when creating the layout of the PV system in end user account creation Click Panel the detaile...
Страница 15: ...ace 4 7 Data In this page you can view the detailed data on ECU level Per day Per month If with metering functions activated and CTs current transformers in place you can also visualize PV production house hold consumption and grid import export data on meter level ...
Страница 16: ...se refer to 5 2 to add UID 4 8 2 Grid Profile User needs to select grid profile when installing the system If you select the wrong grid profile the inverters will not start or will not produce as per optimal performance 4 8 3 Inverter Connection Progress Show the connection progress and communication quality between each inverter and ECU 100 means the connection is finished ...
Страница 17: ...tatus Swipe down the screen the available SSID would show up Click the SSID and enter the password The ECU would restart after sending the password At this time the ECU s hotspot will disappear and the phone may automatically connect to other wifi signals even if the ECU s hotspot appears again So it is necessary to reconnect the phone to the ECU s hotspot ...
Страница 18: ...omatically means the router would distribute IP to ECU R automatically When use fixed IP please enter IP address Subnet mask Default gateway Preferred DNS server and Alternate DNS server 4 8 5 ECU AP Settings Please reconnect the ECU s hotspot after setting the password On the page you can change Password If user forgets the password hardware reset could be carried out The initial password would b...
Страница 19: ...played on the right side of the page Click Date Time or Timezone to modify Click Time quick setting APP will set the date and time of the phone for ECU user doesn t need to set date and time manually 4 8 7 Automatic System Check Check the running status of the system if there are issues click the icon to view the reason and get the way to solve it ...
Страница 20: ... Do It Yourself Registration Make sure the ECU has entered the inverter ID correctly Connect your phone to internet instead of to the ECU Then enter the information and click Sync EMA Items with are necessary 4 9 Settings Select the Language and select the language you need ...
Страница 21: ... 003 Communication Interface Integrated Wi Fi 802 11g n Communication ZigBee 2 4 GHz Ethernet 10 100M Auto sensing Auto negotiation Wireless security WEP WPA2 PSK USB Interface 5Vdc 1 4A Output Power Requirements AC Adapter 5V 2A Power Consumption 1 7W Recommend Maximum Communicating Inverter Qty 30 100 Mechanical Data Dimensions W H D 122mm 87mm 25mm 4 8 3 4 0 98 Weight 150g 0 33lbs Ambient Tempe...
Страница 22: ...vent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health 4 For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance please contact your city office waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product CAUTION The professional person is allowed to replace the battery Do not ingest battery Chemical Burn Hazard This product contains a coin button cell battery ...
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