SolarEdge Cellular Plug-In User manual
Installation Guide
Cellular Plug-In
with SetApp Configuration
For North America
Version 1.1
Disclaimers
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Cellular Plug-in Installation Guide
FCC Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Revision History
Version 1.1, April 2021 - technical specifications moved to product datasheet
Version 1.0, July 2020 - initial release
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Contents
Disclaimers 1
Important Notice 1
FCC Compliance 2
About This Guide 5
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Cellular Plug-In 6
Package Contents 7
Chapter 2: System Compatibility 8
Software Requirements 8
Chapter 3: Guidelines for Installing a SIMCard 9
Chapter 4: Cellular Plug-in and Antenna Installation 11
Clipping the Antenna to the Inverter 11
Connecting the Antenna to a Vertical Surface using a Bracket 13
Installing the Plug-In in the Inverter 14
Chapter 5: Configuring Cellular Communication 15
Configuring the Inverter 15
Verifying and Viewing Communication Status 16
Viewing Error Messages and Troubleshooting 16
Appendix A: Additional Materials 20
Support Contact Information 21
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About This Guide
This manual describes how to install and set up a Cellular Plug-in in a SolarEdge inverter.
SolarEdge offers the Cellular Plug-in in order to connect the SolarEdge inverter to the
SolarEdge monitoring server.
This guide assumes that the SolarEdge power harvesting system is already installed and
commissioned. For additional information about how to install and commission the
SolarEdge power harvesting system, refer to the relevant installation guide.
For further information, datasheets and the most up-to-date certifications for various
products in different countries, please visit the SolarEdge website: www.solaredge.com.
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Chapter 1: Introduction to the Cellular Plug-In
The Cellular Plug-In and antenna attach to SolarEdge devices that will communicate
with the SolarEdge monitoring platform. The plug-in attaches to the communications
board, as shown in the figure below.
Figure 1: Communications Board with Cellular Plug-in
Figure 2: Connecting the Inverter to the Monitoring Platform
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Package Contents
Cellular Plug-in
Nano SIM card (in kits that include a SolarEdge data plan)
One-page quick guide with links to the product datasheet and to this installation
guide
Cable tie
Antenna with mounting clip and antenna cable. The antenna and mounting clip are
supplied as either separate units, or joined, as shown in the figures below.
Figure 3: Separate Antenna and Mounting Clip with Cable
Figure 4: Joined Antenna and Mounting Clip with Cable
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Chapter 2: System Compatibility
Software Requirements
To use the cellular plug-in, the inverter firmware must be upgraded to the latest version.
To ensure that the inverter is running the required firmware version:
1. Before arriving at the site, verify that your mobile device is connected to the
internet, and open SetApp. SetApp automatically downloads firmware upgrades.
2. At the site, open SetApp and follow the on-screen instructions. SetApp creates a Wi-
Fi connection with the inverter and upgrades the inverter firmware.
To check the inverter CPU version using the SetApp:
1. Access SetApp and select Commissioning èInformation. The CPU version number
must be 4.7.xx or higher.
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Chapter 3: Guidelines for Installing a SIMCard
Activating and using the Cellular Plug-in requires a NanoSIMcard, which is inserted
into a designated slot on the Cellular Plug-in. A SIMcard is required in each Cellular
Plug-in.
If you are using a non-SolarEdge data plan, insert the non-SolarEdge SIM card into the
slot on the Cellular Plug-in, as shown in the figure below.
Figure 5: Nano SIMcard slot on Cellular Plug-in
Chapter 3: Guidelines for Installing a SIMCard 9
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