Application Note Communication Options 6/2013 SolarEdge Communications Options Application Note

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1 SolarEdge Communications Options Application Note For CPU version and above This Application Note provides an overview of the communication options that are currently supported by SolarEdge.SolarEdge devices are categorized as follows: Inverter, Safety and Monitoring Interface (SMI) or Monitoring Combiner Box (MCB). For a detailed description of how to install and set up communications between the SolarEdge devices and the SolarEdge Monitoring Server, you may refer to the specific SolarEdge device installation manual, the ZigBee installation manuals and the GSM installation manual. The information supplied here is for reference only and does not replace the above mentioned user manuals. This application note provides the configuration sequence required for each scenario according to CPU software version and above. For CPU version below refer to This document contains the following sections: Contents Communication Types and Functionality 2 Connectors Location 3 Single/Multiple Devices, Wired Ethernet (LAN) Connection 4 Multiple Devices, RS485 Bus, Wired Ethernet Connection 5 ZigBee Wireless Connection 7 Single Device, ZigBee Server Connection 7 Multiple Devices, RS485 Bus, ZigBee Server Connection 8 Multiple Devices, ZigBee Bus, Ethernet Server Connection 10 GSM Modem Connection 12 Single Device, GSM Modem Connection 12 Multiple Devices, RS485 Bus, GSM Modem Connection 13 Non-SolarEdge Monitoring Connection 15 Multiple Inverters, RS485 Bus, Non-SolarEdge Logger (SunSpec Protocol) 15 Multiple Inverters, RS485 Bus, Wired Ethernet, Parallel Monitoring 16 Multiple Inverters, RS485 Bus, Parallel Monitoring using SolarEdge control and communication gateway 17 1

2 Communication Types and Functionality The following describes the various types of communication options supported by SolarEdge devices (Inverters, Safety and Monitoring Interface and Control and Communication Gateway) and their functionality. RS232 (UART) - GSM: Enables you to connect supported external GSM modems (only for EU and APAC) with the RS232 port. This port can also be used to connect to a local computer in order to perform initial setup configuration and maintenance of the SolarEdge device using the SolarEdge Configuration Tool. Ethernet: Enables communication to the SolarEdge server for remote monitoring. RS485-X: Some SolarEdge devices have two RS485 ports (e.g. SMI). The RS485-X refers to either RS485-1 or RS The RS485-X port supports the following functionalities: Connecting multiple SolarEdge devices through the same bus in a master/slave configuration. Connecting to a third-party logger using the SunSpec protocol. Connecting to a revenue meter ZigBee (Optional): Supports the following functionalities: Wirelessly interconnecting several devices in a master/slave configuration (point to multipoint (P2MP) configuration). In this configuration, only the master device is physically connected to the internet. ZigBee operates as a mesh network, so that each ZigBee modem operates as a repeater for its neighboring ZigBee modem. Therefore, the position of each ZigBee router/slave need not be within range of the coordinator/master, but must be within range of its neighboring ZigBee router. Wirelessly connecting a single device (point to point (P2P) configuration) to an external ZigBee gateway without physically wiring it to the internet. 2

3 Connectors Location Inverters RS232 Connector: The RS232 connector is located on the bottom of the inverter, as shown below: RS232 Connector Figure 1: RS232 Connector Safety and Monitoring Interface (SMI) and Inverter internal communication board connectors: The Ethernet and RS485 ports are wired to a connector inside the inverter/smi. The following demonstrates the location of the block terminal communication connectors: RS232 RS485-2 (for SMI only) RS485-1 (for all SolarEdge devices) Figure 2: Terminal Block Connectors Ethernet (8) NOTE: All the illustrations in the following senarios show the inverter as an example. The setting is true for all SolarEdge devices unless otherwise explicitly stated. 3

4 Single/Multiple Devices, Wired Ethernet (LAN) Connection Figure 3: Single Device Ethernet Connection Figure 4: Multiple Devices Ethernet Connection In this configuration, Ethernet cables are used to connect devices to the SolarEdge Monitoring Portal through an Ethernet router. Cable Type: CAT5 or CAT6 Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors Max Distance: 100 meters / 300 ft. (per device connection) Required Equipment: CAT5 or CAT6 Ethernet cable (not supplied by SolarEdge) Ethernet Router (not supplied by SolarEdge) SolarEdge Device Configuration In the LCD menu, select the following: Communication Server LAN Communication LAN Conf Set DHCP [select Enable for DHCP or Disable for static IP config.] If the DHCP setting is Disabled, then select the following: Communication LAN Conf Set IP [Set devices IP] Communication LAN Conf Set Mask [Set devices subnet mask] Communication LAN Conf Set Gateway [Set devices gateway] Communication LAN Conf Set DNS [Set devices DNS] Verify that the LCD panel displays <S_OK>. 4

5 Multiple Devices, RS485 Bus, Wired Ethernet Connection Figure 5: Multiple Devices, RS485 Bus, Wired Ethernet Connection This configuration connects multiple devices through the same RS485 bus in a master/slave configuration. In this configuration, only the master is physically connected to the internet through the Ethernet port. Ethernet: Cable Type: CAT5 or CAT6 Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors Max Distance: 100 meters / 300 ft. (per device connection) RS485: Cable Type: 4 conductor cable Max Distance: 1000 m / 3000 ft. (from the master device) Required Equipment: CAT5 or CAT6 Ethernet cable, (not available from SolarEdge) Ethernet Router (not available from SolarEdge) 4 conductor cable (not available from SolarEdge) 5

6 SolarEdge Device Configuration In the LCD menu, select the following: For the slave devices, select the following (already preconfigured for RS485-1 port): Communication RS485-X Conf Device Type SolarEdge Communication RS485-X Conf Protocol Slave Communication Server RS485 Application Note Communication Options 6/2013 For the master device, select the following: Communication Server LAN Communication LAN Conf Set DHCP [select Enable for DHCP or Disable for static IP config.] If the DHCP setting is Disabled, then select the following: Communication LAN Conf Set IP [Set devices IP] Communication LAN Conf Set Mask [Set devices subnet mask] Communication LAN Conf Set Gateway [Set devices gateway] Communication LAN Conf Set DNS [Set devices DNS] Communication RS485-X Conf Device Type SolarEdge Communication RS485-X Conf Protocol Master Communication RS485-X Conf Slave Detect The Master should report the correct number of slaves. If it does not, verify the connections and terminations. Verify that the LCD panel displays <S_OK>. 6

7 ZigBee Wireless Connection Single Device, ZigBee Server Connection Figure 6: Single Device, ZigBee Server Connection This configuration wirelessly connects a single device (point-to-point (P2P) configuration) to an external ZigBee gateway without physically wiring it to the internet. NOTE: Only one device may communicate wirelessly with the Gateway Cable Type: None. Max Distance: 140 m / 400 ft, line-of-sight. Non line-of-sight installations are possible within a limited distance. Required Equipment: For Europe and Asia: SE1000-ZB00-DG2-X, Zigbee to Ethernet kit including X2 Gateway Coordinator (master) + Zigbee Wireless Module with External Antenna Router (slave) Or for the North America and Australia: SE1000-ZB00-DG2-X-NA, Zigbee to Ethernet kit including X2 Gateway Coordinator (master) + Zigbee Wireless Module with External Antenna Router (slave) SolarEdge Device Configuration In the LCD menu, select the following: Communication Server Zigbee Communication Zigbee Conf Protocol P2P Slave Reset the ZigBee Ethernet Gateway by disconnecting and connecting its AC source. For the X2 Gateway configuration, you may refer to the Setting Up ZigBee-Ethernet Gateway manual which is accessible in the Download section of the SolarEdge website: Verify that the LCD panel displays <S_OK>. NOTE: If you have more than one ZigBee network in the same place you may need to change the PAN ID in both X2 Gateway and ZigBee router (slave). You may refer to the Setting Up ZigBee-Ethernet Gateway manual for more detailed information. 7

8 Multiple Devices, RS485 Bus, ZigBee Server Connection Application Note Communication Options 6/2013 Figure 7: Multiple Devices, RS485 Bus, ZigBee Server Connection This configuration enables you to connect multiple devices through the same RS485 bus in a master/slave configuration. In this configuration, only the master device is connected wirelessly to an external ZigBee gateway (P2P configuration) without physically being wired to the internet. Up to 10 devices can be connected as slaves. NOTE: This configuration is supported for communication board CPU version v2.140 and above. NOTE: Only one device may communicate wirelessly with the Gateway ZigBee: Cable Type: None. Max Distance: 140 m / 400 ft, line-of-sight. Non line-of-sight installations are possible within a limited distance. RS485: Cable Type: 4 conductor cable Max Distance: 1000 m / 3000 ft. (from the master device) Required Equipment: For Europe and Asia: SE1000-ZB00-DG2-X, Zigbee to Ethernet kit including X2 Gateway Coordinator (master) + Zigbee Wireless Module with External Antenna Router (slave) Or for North America and Australia: SE1000-ZB00-DG2-X-NA, Zigbee to Ethernet kit including X2 Gateway Coordinator (master) + Zigbee Wireless Module with External Antenna Router (slave) 4 conductor cable (not supplied by SolarEdge) 8

9 Device Configuration In the LCD menu, select the following: For the slave devices, select the following (already preconfigured for RS485-1 port): Communication RS485-X Conf Device Type SolarEdge Communication RS485-X Conf Protocol Slave Communication Server RS485 For the master device, select the following: Communication Server Zigbee Communication Zigbee Conf Protocol P2P Slave Communication RS485-X Conf Device Type SolarEdge Communication RS485-X Conf Protocol Master Communication RS485-X Conf Slave Detect Application Note Communication Options 6/2013 The Master should report the correct number of slaves. If it does not, verify the connections and terminations. Reset the ZigBee Ethernet Gateway by disconnecting and connecting its AC source. For X2 Gateway configuration, you may refer to the Setting Up ZigBee-Ethernet Gateway manual which is accessible in the Download section of the SolarEdge website: Verify that the LCD panel displays <S_OK>. NOTE: If you have more than one ZigBee network in the same place, you may need to change the PAN ID in both the X2 Gateway and ZigBee router (slave). You may refer to the Setting Up ZigBee-Ethernet Gateway manual for more detailed information. 9

10 Multiple Devices, ZigBee Bus, Ethernet Server Connection Application Note Communication Options 6/2013 Figure 8: Multiple Devices, ZigBee Bus, Ethernet Server Connection This configuration enables you to wirelessly interconnect several devices in a master/slave configuration (point to multi point (P2MP) configuration). In this configuration, only the master device is physically connected to the internet using an Ethernet router. ZigBee operates as a mesh network so that each ZigBee modem operates as a repeater for its neighboring ZigBee modem. Therefore, the position of each ZigBee router/slave need not be within range of the coordinator/master, but must be within range of its neighboring ZigBee router. Up to 32 devices can be connected to a single ZigBee bus. ZigBee: Cable Type: None. Max Distance: 140 m / 400 ft, line-of-sight. Non line-of-sight installations are possible within a limited distance. Ethernet: Cable Type: CAT5 or CAT6 Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors Max Distance: 100 meters / 300 ft. Required Equipment: For Europe and Asia: SE1000-ZB02-MST, Zigbee Wireless Module with External Antenna Master (coordinator) SE1000-ZB02-SLV, Zigbee Wireless Module with External Antenna Slave (router, one per slave device) Or for North America and Australia: SE1000-ZB02-MST-NA, Zigbee Wireless Module with External Antenna Master (coordinator) SE1000-ZB02-SLV-NA, Zigbee Wireless Module with External Antenna Slave (router, one per slave device) CAT5 or CAT6 Ethernet cable, (not supplied by SolarEdge) Ethernet Router (not supplied by SolarEdge) 10

11 SolarEdge Device Configuration In all of the Slave devices, in the LCD menu, select the following: Communication Server Zigbee Communication ZigBee Conf Protocol Multi-Point Slave In the ZigBee status screen, the ZigBee Ready message should be displayed. In the Master device, in the LCD menu, select the following: Application Note Communication Options 6/2013 Communication Server LAN Communication LAN Conf Set DHCP [select Enable for DHCP or Disable for static IP config.] If the DHCP setting is Disabled, then select the following: Communication LAN Conf Set IP [Set devices IP] Communication LAN Conf Set Mask [Set devices subnet mask] Communication LAN Conf Set Gateway [Set devices gateway] Communication LAN Conf Set DNS [Set devices DNS] Communication ZigBee Conf Protocol Multi-Point Master Communication Zigbee Conf Slave Detect The Master should report the correct number of slaves. Verify that the LCD panel displays <S_OK>. 11

12 GSM Modem Connection Single Device, GSM Modem Connection Figure 9: Single Device, GSM Modem Connection This configuration enables you to connect the SolarEdge device via the SolarEdge GSM modem (purchased separately) to the SolarEdge Remote Monitoring Portal. This solution is not suitable for North America. Cable Type: Supplied with kit. The cable can be extended using an RS232 Male-to-Female cable. Max Distance: 15 m / 50 ft (Supplied cable + extension) Required Equipment: SE1000-GSEG-20E: GSM Modem Kit with PS and Antenna for EU and APAC Kits are available from SolarEdge and include the modem, antenna, power supply and 1m / 3ft RS232 cable. The GSM option requires a network provider, SIM card and data communication plan (not included). NOTE: A SIM card is not supplied with this product. You must purchase a SIM card and an appropriate GPRS data package from your GSM service provider separately. Please verify with your GSM Service provider that the SIM is unlocked for GPRS data usage. You may refer to the Setting Up Cellular Modem manual for more detailed information. SolarEdge Device Configuration In the LCD menu, select the following: Communication Server RS232 Communication RS232 Conf Protocol GSM Modem Communication RS232 Conf Set Modem Type [Select a modem from the list] Communication RS232 Conf Set APN [Enter the APN string provided by your GSM provider] Communication RS232 Conf Set User Name [Enter the User Name provided by your GSM provider] Communication RS232 Conf Set Password [Enter the Password provided by your GSM provider] Verify that the LCD panel displays <S_OK>. 12

13 Multiple Devices, RS485 Bus, GSM Modem Connection Application Note Communication Options 6/2013 Figure 10: Multiple Devices, RS485 Bus, GSM Modem Connection This configuration enables you to connect multiple devices through the same bus in a master/slave configuration. In this configuration, only the master is physically connected to the internet through the GSM Modem. This solution is not suitable for North America. RS232: Cable Type: Supplied with kit. The cable can be extended using a RS232 Male-to-Female cable. Max Distance: 15 m / 50 ft (Supplied cable + extension) RS485: Cable Type: 4 conductor cable Max Distance: 1000 m / 3000 ft. (from the master device) Equipment Required: SE1000-GSEG-20E: GSM Modem Kit with PS and Antenna for EU and APAC Kits are available from SolarEdge and include the modem, antenna, power supply and 1m / 3ft RS232 cable. The GSM option requires a network provider, SIM card and data communication plan (not included). 4 conductor cable (not supplied by SolarEdge) NOTE: A SIM card is not supplied with this product. You must purchase a SIM card and an appropriate GPRS data package from your GSM service provider separately. Please verify with your GSM Service provider that the SIM is unlocked for GPRS data usage. You may refer to the Setting Up Cellular Modem manual for more detailed information. 13

14 Device Configuration In the LCD menu, select the following: For the slave devices, select the following (already preconfigured for RS485-1 port): Communication RS485-X Conf Device Type SolarEdge Communication RS485-X Conf Protocol Slave Communication Server RS485 For the master device, select the following: Communication Server RS232 Communication RS232 Conf Protocol GSM Modem Communication RS232 Conf Set Modem type [Select your modem from the list] Communication RS232 Conf Set APN [Enter the APN string provided by your GSM provider] Communication RS232 Conf Set User Name [Enter the User Name provided by your GSM provider] Communication RS232 Conf Set Password [Enter the Password provided by your GSM provider] Communication RS485-X Conf Device Type SolarEdge Communication RS485-X Conf Protocol Master Communication RS485-X Conf Slave Detect The Master should report the correct number of slaves. If it does not, verify the connections and terminations. Verify that the LCD panel displays <S_OK>. 14

15 Non-SolarEdge Monitoring Connection Application Note Communication Options 6/2013 Multiple Inverters, RS485 Bus, Non-SolarEdge Logger (SunSpec Protocol) Figure 11: Multiple Inverters, RS485 Bus, Non-SolarEdge Logger (SunSpec Protocol) This scenario is applicable for SolarEdge inverter connections. This configuration connects multiple inverters through the same RS485 bus in a daisy chain configuration directly to a Non-SolarEdge logger using SunSpec protocol. Cable Type: 4 conductor cable (with RJ11 connectors for older comm. Board versions) Max Distance: 1000 m / 3000 ft. Required Equipment: Non-SolarEdge Logger: Able to read inverter SunSpec protocol (not supplied by SolarEdge) 4 conductor cable (not supplied by SolarEdge) Inverter Configuration In the LCD menu, select the following: For all of the inverters, select the following: Communication Server None Communication RS485-X Conf Device Type Non-SE Logger Communication RS485-X Conf Protocol SunSpec Communication RS485-X Conf Device ID [unique value 1 247] 15

16 Multiple Inverters, RS485 Bus, Wired Ethernet, Parallel Monitoring Figure 12: Multiple Inverters, RS485 Bus, Wired Ethernet, Parallel Monitoring This scenario is applicable for SolarEdge inverter connections. This configuration enables you to connect multiple inverters through the same RS485 bus in a daisy chain configuration directly to a Non-SolarEdge logger using the SunSpec protocol. Ethernet cables are used to connect the inverters to the SolarEdge Monitoring Portal through an Ethernet router for parallel monitoring via the SolarEdge portal. Ethernet: Cable Type: CAT5 or CAT6 Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors Max Distance: 100 meters / 300 ft. (per inverter connection) RS485: Cable Type: 4 conductor cable (with RJ11 connectors for older communication board versions) Max Distance: 1000 m / 3000 ft. Required Equipment: CAT5 or CAT6 Ethernet cable, (not supplied by SolarEdge) Ethernet Router (not supplied by SolarEdge) 4 conductor cable (not supplied by SolarEdge) Non-SolarEdge Logger: Able to read inverter SunSpec protocol (not supplied by SolarEdge) Inverter Configuration In the LCD menu, select the following: For all inverters, set the following RS485 bus settings: Communication RS485-X Conf Device Type Non-SE Logger Communication RS485-X Conf Protocol SunSpec Communication RS485-X Conf Device ID [unique value 1 247] For all of inverters LAN settings, select the following: Communication Server LAN Communication LAN Conf Set DHCP [Select Enable for DHCP or Disable for static IP config.] If DHCP setting Disabled was chosen: Communication LAN Conf Set IP [Set inverters IP] Communication LAN Conf Set Mask [Set inverters subnet mask] Communication LAN Conf Set Gateway [Set inverters gateway] Communication LAN Conf Set DNS [Set inverters DNS] Verify that the LCD panel displays <S_OK>. 16

17 Multiple Inverters, RS485 Bus, Parallel Monitoring using SolarEdge control and communication gateway Figure 13: Multiple Inverters, RS485 Bus, Wired Ethernet, Parallel Monitoring This scenario is applicable for SolarEdge inverter connections. This configuration connects multiple inverters through the same RS485 bus in a daisy chain configuration directly to a SolarEdge control and communication gateway. Ethernet cable is used to connect the gateway to the SolarEdge Monitoring Portal through an Ethernet router. The non-solaredge logger is connected to the 2 nd Rs485 port of the gateway. The monitoring data will be sent both to the SolarEdge directly and to a Non-SolarEdge logger using the SunSpec protocol. The SolarEdge control and communication gateway replicates the monitoring data so it can be used by both monitoring methods simultaneously using the same bus. Ethernet: Cable Type: CAT5 or CAT6 Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors Max Distance: 100 meters / 300 ft. (per inverter connection) RS485: Cable Type: 4 conductor cable (with RJ11 connectors for older communication board versions) Max Distance: 1000 m / 3000 ft. Required Equipment: CAT5 or CAT6 Ethernet cable, (not supplied by SolarEdge) Ethernet Router (not supplied by SolarEdge) 4 conductor cable (not supplied by SolarEdge) Non-SolarEdge Logger: Able to read inverter SunSpec protocol (not supplied by SolarEdge) 17

18 Inverter Configuration In the LCD menu, select the following: For all inverters, set the following RS485 bus settings: Communication RS485-1 Conf Device Type SolarEdge Communication RS485-1 Conf Protocol Slave Communication RS485-1 Conf Device ID [unique value 1 247] In the Gateway select the following: Use RS485-1 to connect to the inverters. RS485-1 bus configuration is as follows: Communication RS485-1 Conf Device Type SolarEdge Communication RS485-1 Conf Protocol Master Communication RS485-1 Conf Slave Detect The Gateway should report the correct number of slaves. If it does not, verify the connections and terminations. Use RS485-2 to connect to the logger. RS485-2 bus configuration is as follows: Communication RS485-2 Conf Device Type Non-SE Logger Communication RS485-2 Conf Protocol SunSpec Make sure the device ID of the logger is different from all other device IDs configured in the inverters Connect the gateway to the Ethernet and configure: Communication Server LAN Communication LAN Conf Set DHCP [Select Enable for DHCP or Disable for static IP config.] If DHCP setting Disabled was chosen: Communication LAN Conf Set IP [Set inverters IP] Communication LAN Conf Set Mask [Set inverters subnet mask] Communication LAN Conf Set Gateway [Set inverters gateway] Communication LAN Conf Set DNS [Set inverters DNS] If Ethernet is connected to the server, verify that the LCD panel displays <S_OK>. Verify that the LCD panel of all inverters <S_OK>. 18