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4.8 Performance Monitoring and Networking

The inverter has an integrated Data Monitoring Module located in a dedicated Data

Monitoring section. The Data Monitoring Module enables access to the inverter

performance data in two ways. First, basic performance data can be accessed using a free

web-based monitoring service provided by PV Powered. Second, the Data Monitoring

Module can deliver data to a third party monitoring system over a Modbus RS-485

network.

Ethernet Network Connection

PV Powered offers a free basic monitoring service through the mypvpower.com website.

Internet service must be set up properly at the installation site before the inverter can be

accessed online. The Data Monitoring Module supports only hard-wired CAT5 solutions

to the inverter. It does

NOT

support wireless congurations. To access the mypvpower

data monitoring information, customers need to provide a broadband Ethernet connection

to the inverter, based on the following specications:

• Provide a DHCP-enabled broadband internet connection that is always ON. This can

be cable internet, a DSL line, or equivalent.

• Requires a hard-wired, Ethernet-enabled connection available at the inverter location.

Internet service should be connected using one of the following preferred methods:

• Hard wire an outdoor-rated, shielded CAT5 Ethernet cable between the invert-

er’s Data Monitoring Module and the DHCP-enabled Internet connection.

• If multiple inverters are commissioned to a single site, you can use an Ethernet

hub located in an outdoor-rated enclosure to distribute Ethernet cables to the

inverters.

NOTE: The Data Monitoring Module does not support dial-up modem connectivity.

NOTE: Some complex networks might require a system administrator to add the

inverter to the network.

IMPORTANT: The Ethernet cable must comply with T-568B standards. This is the

only conguration supported by the Data Monitoring Module. Other wiring

congurations will not work. Refer to the following gure.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Front

Bottom

Figure 4-17 T-568B Compliant Ethernet Cable

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