SolarVu-KACO BP TL1 Installation IM1015-160317
SolarVu-KACO BP TL1 Installation IM1015-160317
SolarVu-KACO BP TL1 Installation IM1015-160317
RS485
SolarVu
cable. Alternatively, SolarVu can be ordered with a 3G cellular modem for SolarVu
LOCAL
ACCESS Server
GATEWAY
wireless internet connection. A source of 120VAC for control power needs to
be connected to the SolarVu enclosure.
Ethernet
CORPORATE
SolarVu Gateway
®
Installation ETHERNET
LAN
INTERNET
There are 2 versions of gateways that may be received, the single port K135 FIREWALL
or the 4 port M504 as shown in fig 2. Mount the SolarVu enclosure containing ROUTER
the SolarVu gateway in a suitable location, typically in the electrical room near ISP
Power Supply: Source the 120VAC supply from a 15 amp breaker electrical Fig 2a SolarVu enclosure - for K135 gateway
circuit suitable for control power and connect to the internal junction box as Inverter ModBus address (ID)
assignment in SolarVu configuration 3 Connect ethernet cable
4 Connect 485 Cat5e cable
to building LAN here to first inverter here
shown in fig 2a (K135). Refasten the reusable dongle tie wrap after wiring to form and K135 label
prevent it becoming loose over time. Alternatively for the M504 version,
connect to the breaker as shown in fig 2b.
RS485 Serial: Identify the gateway version received in fig 2 and use the
matching drawing to connect the RS485 serial cat5e cable to the gateway
terminals as shown in fig 2, 3 and 4 being careful to match the correct wire
colours to the terminals. Recommended cable type is Cat5e, 8 wire, UTP, #24
solid. Twisted pair must be used for the RS485 serial data wires. Use a tie
wrap to provide strain relief for the cat5e cable. Over 1000 feet of wire can be
used for reliable serial communications. See page 2 and 3 for detailed
communication wiring diagram
GE813
Mount NEMA4 enclosure
Loosen reusable tiewrap.
Ethernet: Use a standard ethernet patch cable with RJ45 plug on each end of inside or outside 1 Drill holes and 2 Remove dongle and cover.
attach conduit
Connect 120VAC control
the appropriate length to connect from the RJ45 ethernet jack on the gateway power to junction box.
Replace cover, dongle and
to the network ethernet at a RJ45 wall jack or router/switch. The network router tighten retainer tie wrap.
must be configured to match the gateway IP settings. This is usually auto IP
Fig 2b SolarVu enclosure - for M504 gateway
assignment using DHCP for small sites but a larger commercial organization Program inverters with ModBus
may require static IP settings specified by the IT system administrator. This 6 address (ID) assignment in
SolarVu configuration form and
should be specified at time of order. Settings as shipped can be verified from K135 label Connect ethernet cable
4 to building LAN M504 Gateway
Optional Router or
3G Cellular Modem
SolarV
SETUP login
Username
& password
Document Pouch
Connect 120VAC control
Drawings & Instructions 3 power to breaker
GE825 u portal
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K135 Gateway Installation
Wall mount the SolarVu® enclosure with conduit to the inverters for serial Inverter ModBus address (ID)
assignment in SolarVu configuration 3 Connect ethernet cable
4 Connect 485 Cat5e cable
to building LAN here to first inverter here
connection, LAN ethernet and 120VAC control power. form and K135 label
KACO Inverter
RS485
GND
GND
AB AB
Terminals
RS232 to RS485
CONVERTER
Adapter Switch to
Green
Green
Blue
Blue
Blue-White
Blue-White
RS485
Green
GND
Blue To Next
B+ Inverter
Blue-White A-
Blue -
COMMUNICATION SETTINGS
D+ D- COM GND
1
3
Blue-White 4 GE098
RS485
SERIAL COMMS
2 3
GND DB9F to
Green
D2
PARITY none
4
Optional shield
From inverter display -> “settings” menu -> Interface -> Assign a unique Address
Note that the baud rate on each inverter are left as default at 9600
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M504 Gateway Installation 6
Program inverters with ModBus
address (ID) assignment in SolarVu M504 Gateway
SolarVu configuration form and
Wall mount the SolarVu® enclosure with conduit to the inverters for serial K135 label Connect ethernet cable Optional Router or
connection, LAN ethernet and 120VAC control power. 4 to building LAN M504 Gateway 3G Cellular Modem
KACO Inverter
RS485
GND
GND
AB AB
Green
Green
Blue
Blue
Blue
Blue-White
Blue-White
Blue-White
Green
GND
Blue To Next
B+ Inverter
Blue-White A-
COMMUNICATION SETTINGS
SERIAL COMMS
BAUD 9,600
PARITY none
DATA 8
STOP 1
FLOW off
From inverter display -> “settings” menu -> Interface -> Assign a unique Address
Note that the baud rate on each inverter are left as default at 9600
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Network Setup
On power up, the K135 looks for a DHCP server to provide it a dynamic IP
address. If a PC connected to the network can automatically connect to the
internet through a browser then the network is already configured to accept the
K135. Otherwise consult the IT systems administrator for assistance. If a
dedicated IP address, subnet mask and DNS server address are required, this
needs to be entered into the K135 before shipment. Once the K135 receives
its IP address it acts as a client. It will automatically try to connect to the
SolarVuTM server and begin transferring data from the inverter to the server.
K135 Status Indicator Interpretation
K135 indicators and connections
Connect to RJ45 LAN Connect to 120VAC
power supply
INDICATOR STATUS
(see IP settings)
5Vdc LED NORMAL STATUS
RJ45
ETHERNET POWER
POWER ON OFF- no power ON-power OK
100Base
Link
Act
Act
RS232 COMMUNICATION
SERIAL PORT MODE SWITCH
Connect to
inverter Data mode - left
Testing K135 front panel label with web address and login
Ensure the inverters and K135 are powered on, the ethernet cable is plugged K135 GATEWAY
into a network jack and the RS485 cable is connected between the K135 and URL: mysite.solarvu.net
the inverter. The Power and Ready lights should be on if the power supply is USER: myusername
plugged in. The Link light on indicates the ethernet connection is working. PASSWORD: mypassword
100Base will only be on for high speed connections; for 10Base it is off. The Act IP: DHCP
light will periodically flash showing network activity. The Serial Rx/Tx flashes MAC: 00-01-95-06-E8-33
when the inverter is polled by the K135 but most of the time the light is off. ID: SS100 070300075 v1.4.1 Xantrex GT
TYPE:
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Network Setup - M504 Gateway
On power up, the gateway looks for a DHCP server to provide it a dynamic IP address. If a PC connected to the network can automatical-
ly connect to the internet through a browser then the network is already configured to accept the gateway. If a dedicated IP address was
programmed instead, subnet mask and DNS server address are required. This needs to be entered into the gateway before shipment.
Network configuration is shown on the gateway label and the Configuration Settings page in the doc pouch. Once the gateway receives
its IP address it acts as a client. It will automatically try to connect to the SolarVu server and begin transferring data from the inverter to
the server.
Fig 7 M504 Gateway Indicators
Blue data LED flashes when
transmitting and receiving
data from the inverter. 504-485 Comm Board
JUMPER SETTINGS
Terminator Resistor + Biasing
B+ Bias high = ON
B- Bias low = ON
T 120R termination = ON
B+ B- T
ON
OFF
INDICATOR STATUS
LED NORMAL STATUS
Power OFF-no power ON-power OK
TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST
GE829
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Visit www.solarvu.net for a features video
Video Tour
For an overview of available features, visit www.solarvu.net and play the What Help guide
is SolarVu video. Each screen has a HELP button that explains how all the
features work. An online help guide is available for printing under SETUP >
DOWNLOADS > PRINTED HELP .
Site Screen
For a summary of information about the site, click the SITE menu button. On the
upper left, the current charging status of the solar panels, total power being gen- Site Summary Screen
erated now and in the last 30 days is displayed. Underneath, the carbon footprint
of energy equivalents is displayed since startup. Links to other websites can be
left as defaults or changed in SETUP to personal preferences. The local weather
is preset. Email [email protected] to have it changed. For viewing on a
widescreen TV suitable for display in a public place, click the WIDE PAGE button.
On the right is a slideshow for public viewing. Content can be personalized using
uploaded graphics in SETUP.
Live Data
Click the LIVE menu button to display current power being generated in the array.
Actual power and energy generated today are shown on the meter dial. For a
normally operating system, the status indicator should be green with the last
update time less than 15 minutes ago. Lifetime energy and revenue are shown
digitally. For correct revenue display, the sell price per kWh must be entered in
SETUP. If connection to the site is lost, or if an alarm is detected, the status
indicator will be red. Click the Listen button with sound on for more information.
Trends are shown for the lifetime of the system using the graphs on the right.
Select either an Energy or Revenue view using the button. Click the desired
time period under the graph. Scroll over a data point with the mouse for more
detailed information about that day. The carbon footprint pulldown gives energy
equivalents for the solar power generated for the selected time period.
Analyzer - Performance
Click the ANALYZER menu button and select a category in the pulldown ANALYSER - select performance views from pulldown
menu and a time period under the graph. The carbon footprint will compute
the energy equivalents to the solar energy generated over the selected time
period. This helps visitors get a practical feel for the benefits available. To
find the carbon equivalent for an arbitrary value, override the actual solar
amount by entering a kWh value and selecting a category, then click the Cal-
culator button. Other views including buy/sell energy use, performance and
payback can be selected with in the pulldown menu. The screen will return
to the last value selected on return.
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Analyzer - Troubleshooting Click ANALYZER > INVERTER STATUS for troubleshooting
When problems occur with the system or to check inverter operation, click
ANALYZER > INVERTER STATUS. Each inverter connected to the system
with a K135 gateway will have its own display panel showing actual values
sent. Remotely located technical personnel can assist in interpreting what
the values are conveying. If no communication has been received from the
device for more than 2 hours a No Data Available message will be shown.
For detailed analysis, it may be helpful to download all readings for the time
period of interest into a spreadsheet for further analysis using SETUP >
DOWNLOAD.
Enter the email address for each individual that wants a regular sta-
tus report sent to them and select the frequency. This report will include
energy and revenues for different time periods and indicate if there are
any alarms. In the Password tab, include an email address to receive
the Setup login password if this is forgotten.
Support
See the What is SolarVu? video at www.solarvu.net for a feature overview.
Each screen has a HELP button with details for the items on that view. A
printable HELP guide can be downloaded in SETUP > DOWNLOAD. Cachelan Technical Support
For additional technical support, send an email to [email protected] [email protected]
or dial our support line in Toronto, Canada at 905.470.8400 905.470.8400 x228
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