Chapter 6: Communication Setup
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On the side of the router / switch, use a pre-crimped cable or use a crimping tool to
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On the side of the router / switch, use a pre-crimped cable or use a crimping tool to
prepare the RJ45 communication connector: insert the eight son in the RJ45 connector in the same order as in
Figure 19.
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Connect the RJ45 connector to the RJ45 port Ethernet switch or router. You
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Connect the RJ45 connector to the RJ45 port Ethernet switch or router. You
can connect more than one inverter on the same switch / router or on different switches / routers, if
applicable. Each inverter sends its data independently controlled on the SolarEdge Monitoring Portal.
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The inverters are configured by default
LAN.
If the reconfiguration is required:
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The inverters are configured by default
LAN.
If the reconfiguration is required:
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The inverters are configured by default
LAN.
If the reconfiguration is required:
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The inverters are configured by default
LAN.
If the reconfiguration is required:
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make sure the ON / OFF switch is in the OFF position.
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Turn on the AC UPS by turning the switch on the main distribution panel.
WARNING !
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, do not touch uninsulated son when the UPS cover is removed.
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Use the User button to configure the connection, as described in
Communication on page 34.
NOTE :
If your network has a firewall, you may need to configure it to allow connection to the following address:
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Destination address: prod.solaredge.com
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TCP Port: 22222 (inbound and outbound data)
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Check the connection, as described in
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Check the connection, as described in
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Check the connection, as described in
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Check the connection, as described in
Creating an RS485 Bus
The RS485 option allows the creation of a bus connected inverters, consisting of a maximum of 31 Slave inverters and
a master inverter. Using this option, inverters are connected to each other on a bus (channel) via their RS485
connector. The endings of the first and last inverter in the chain must be ON.
NOTE:
If an electric meter is connected to your UPS via an RS485 port, the port can be used to create a RS485 bus between inverters.
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
The following sections describe how to physically connect the RS485 bus and how to configure the bus.
