Chapter 7: Setting Up Communication with the
Monitoring Platform
The inverter sends the following information to the monitoring platform:
Power Optimiser information received via the DC power lines (the PV output circuit)
Inverter information
Information of any other connected devices
This chapter describes how to set up communication between:
The inverter and the monitoring platform through the Internet (wired/ wireless)
Multiple inverters for a leader-follower configuration
Communication setup is not required for power harvesting, however it is needed for
using the monitoring platform.
CAUTION!
When connecting the communication cables, make sure that the ON/OFF/P
switch at the bottom of the inverter (and the switch of the Connection Unit if
applicable) is turned OFF, and the AC is turned OFF.
When configuring the communication parameters
while the inverter cover is
removed, make sure that the ON/OFF/P switch (and the switch of the
Connection Unit if applicable) is OFF, and the AC is turned ON.
Communication Options
The following types of communication can be used to transfer the monitored
information from the inverter to the monitoring platform.
Only communication products offered by SolarEdge are supported.
Ethernet
Ethernet is used for a LAN connection.
RS485
RS485 is used for the connection of multiple SolarEdge devices on the same bus in a
leader-follower configuration. RS485 can also be used as an interface to external
devices, such as meters and third party data loggers.
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