SolarEdge Communications

Simple Wireless Connectivity

For inverters with SetApp configuration

• Used to connect a SolarEdge device to the monitoring platform via Wi-Fi
• Used to connect a SolarEdge device to Smart Energy devices via ZigBee communications
• Antenna external to inverter for wider range
• Wi-Fi and ZigBee stations are built into the SolarEdge device
• Indoor or outdoor usage
• 5 years warranty

Installing the wireless gateway means it’s business as usual for homeowners and installers, whenever the home network password is changed.

The wireless gateway connects to residential inverters’ built-in Wi-Fi but is hard-wired via Ethernet to the home internet router so changes to the home network do not interrupt relaying of system data to SolarEdge monitoring servers. Site visibility continues as normal, eliminating unnecessary homeowner support calls and installer site visits.

The SolarEdge Energy Meter with Modbus Connection measures production, consumption and feed-in to enable export control or limiting (supports G-100 in UK).

A wide range of CTs (current transformers) are available to support residential and commercial installations. Connection to the inverter or Control and Communication Gateway is achieved via RS485.

Highlights:

• High accuracy meter readings (up to 0.5%) for production/consumption readings
• Supplies meter readings to the inverter for Feed-in Limitation
• Suitable for residential, commercial and utility-size installations
• Small and easy to install

Safety Note: CTs must never be operated open-circuit (secondary coil wires disconnected) once installed, whilst on a current-carrying conductor, as dangerously high voltages may occur under these circumstances.

The SolarEdge Commercial Gateway provides a range of further control options and integrations.

Highlights:

• Connect to:
• SolarEdge and non SolarEdge inverters
• Environmental sensors (up to three sensors can be connected)
• Revenue meters
• Non SolarEdge data logger
• Transfer the monitoring data to the SolarEdge portal
• Interface for controlling of the SolarEdge inverters' power
• DIN rail and wall mountable

The Firefighter Gateway provides centralised safety management of SolarEdge systems.

Firefighters can immediately stop production of a SolarEdge PV system, either manually through an emergency stop button or automatically through a Fire Alarm Control Panel System.

This reduces string voltage to a safe voltage using the unique SafeDC™ feature.

• Manual & Automatic system DC Shutdown
• Real time indication of system DC voltage for safety assurance
• Emergency stop button for the entire PV system
• Notification to SolarEdge monitoring portal on system shutdown
• Easy installation - DIN rail and wall mount

The SolarEdge ZigBee Gateway kit enable wireless connection from the SolarEdge inverter to a router.

The kit come with one ZigBee interface/slave unit and one home gateway.

Highlights:

• Up to 15 ZigBee slave units can connect to 1 Home Gateway
• Range of up to 50m indoors and up to 400m outdoors (line of sight)
• Home Gateway covered by 5 year limited warranty

The SolarEdge RS485 Plug-in provides an additional RS485 port for the inverter for enhanced communications. The kit contains a module which is installed on the communication board and has a 3-pin RS485 terminal block.

RS-485 Surge Protection Device for three phase inverters with SetApp configuration from 12.5 - 27.6 kW

• Protects two RS485 buses from electrical surges, such as lightning
• Easy connection to each RS485 terminal block in the inverter
• Can easily be added to existing installations without having to redo the RS485 wiring

Note: SolarEdge Synergy three phase inverters do not require this since it has been pre-installed in the primary unit and protects the RS485/1.

The SolarEdge GSM Plug-in provides wireless communication between the inverter and the SolarEdge monitoring server. This enables monitoring of the SolarEdge system on the SolarEdge monitoring portal without internet infrastructure on site.

The GSM modem uses a SIM card (not included) to transfer the data, like any SIM card it must have a sufficient data plan (or credit) and signal to do this. More details and information on how much data is used can be found in the manual.

SIM cards with pre-paid data plans suitable for different sized systems available separately.

• Uses the widely available GSM network
• Built into the inverter for outdoor resilience
• Enables remote analysis and troubleshooting
• Supports low bandwidth configuration for reduced data usage and cost
• Supports high bandwidth configuration for real-time performance system monitoring

For use with Commercial Gateway, this irradiance sensor is a high-quality solar cell. It measures solar irradiance levels for photovoltaic systems. The sensor's irradiance output signal is 0 to 1V covering a 0 to 1000W/m2 range.

For use with Commercial Gateway this module temperature sensor measures the temperature at the back of the photovoltaic module. The sensor's measurement signal is 4 to 20mA covering a -40 to +90°C range.

For use with Commercial Gateway this ambient temperature sensor measures the surrounding temperature. The sensor's measurement signal is 0 to 10V covering a -40 to +90°C range.