Communication Types
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Ethernet
: used for a LAN connection
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RS485
: used for the connection of multiple SolarEdge devices on the same bus in a master-slave
configuration. RS485 can also be used as an interface to external devices, such as meters and third
party data loggers.
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ZigBee
: Optional wireless communication (purchased separately; refer to the supplied manual, also
available at
http://www.solaredge.us/groups/products/communication
(under ZigBee)).
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Cellular
: Optional cellular wireless connection (purchased separately; refer to the supplied manual,
also available at
http://www.solaredge.us/groups/products/communication
(under Cellular)).
Only communication products offered by SolarEdge are supported.
Communication Connectors
Two communication glands are used for connection of the various communication options. Each gland
has three openings. The table below describes the functionality of each opening. Unused openings should
remain sealed.
Gland#
Opening
Functionality
Cable Size (diameter)
1
(PG16)
One small
External antenna cable
2-4 mm
Two large
Ethernet connection (CAT5/6), ZigBee,
Cellular
4.5-7 mm
2
(PG13.5)
All three
RS485, power reduction
2.5-5 mm
Figure 30: Communication Glands
The communication board has a standard RJ45 terminal block for Ethernet connection, and a 9-pin
terminal block for RS485 connection, as shown below:
Figure 31: Internal connectors
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