SolarEdge CDMA 1900 User manual
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Important Notice
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FCC Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. 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 or its antenna.
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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Table of Contents
Disclaimers.......................................................................... 1
Important Notice .............................................................1
FCC Compliance ...............................................................2
Table of Contents ................................................................ 3
About This Guide................................................................. 4
Support and Contact Information........................................ 5
Chapter 1: Software Compatibility Check and Upgrade........ 6
Chapter 2: Installing the Cellular Modem and Antenna........ 8
Package Contents ............................................................9
Installing the Antenna and Cable...................................10
Mounting the Modem in the Inverter ...........................12
Chapter 3: Configuring Cellular Communication ................ 16
Configuring the Inverter Using the LCD Light Button.....16
Verifying the Connection ...............................................18
Troubleshooting.............................................................19
The Inverter is not Starting Up ............................................ 19
Error Messages in the LCD .................................................. 19
LED Indications.................................................................... 20
Appendix A: Technical Specifications................................. 21
About This Guide
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About This Guide
This user guide is intended for Photovoltaic (PV) installers,
technicians, maintainers, and integrators who use the SolarEdge
power harvesting system.
This manual describes how to install and set up cellular CDMA
communication in a SolarEdge inverter.
SolarEdge offers this communication option for connection of 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 SolarEdge Installation Guide.
The guide includes the following chapters:
Chapter 1: Software Compatibility Check and Upgrade, page 6,
describes how to check the inverter SW version and upgrade if
required.
Chapter 2: Installing the Cellular Modem and Antenna, page 6,
describes how to mount, connect and verify the connection of
the cellular modem and antenna.
Chapter 3: Configuring Cellular Communication, page 16,
describes how to set up the cellular communication option in
the inverter, and check the communication.
Appendix A: Technical Specifications, page 18, provides the
electrical and mechanical specifications of the SolarEdge
cellular modem.
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
Support and Contact Information
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Support and Contact Information
If you have technical queries concerning our products, please
contact us:
US & Canada
510-498-3200
support@solaredge.us
Worldwide
+972 73 240-3118
support@solaredge.com
Fax
+972 73 240-3117
Before contacting SolarEdge, ensure you have the product serial
number as appears on its label.
Chapter 1: Software Compatibility Check and Upgrade
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Chapter 1: Software Compatibility
Check and Upgrade
To use the cellular communication option, the communication board
firmware (CPU) version must be 3.1200 or higher. This chapter
describes how to check the CPU version and upgrade if required.
►To check the inverter CPU version:
1Verify that the inverter has been activated using the activation
card supplied with the inverter.
2Press the LCD light button short presses until the screen below
is reached.
ID: # # # # # # # # # #
DSP1/2:x.xxxx/x.xxxx
C P U : 0 0 0 3 . 1200
Country:XXXXX
3Check the CPU version number. If lower than 3.1200, upgrade
the inverter software as described below; otherwise close the
inverter cover and proceed to Configuring the Inverter Using
the LCD Light Button on page 16.
NOTE
Only inverters with version 3.xxxx can be upgraded.
►To upgrade the inverter software:
1Disconnect the AC power to the inverter and wait 5 minutes.
2Open the inverter cover as described in its manual.
3Insert the firmware upgrade card supplied with the kit into the
card slot labeled on the communication
board.
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4Turn the AC ON.
WARNING!
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Do not touch uninsulated
wires when the inverter cover is removed.
5If upgrade is required, it starts automatically. Wait for the
message "Done" to be displayed on the LCD.
6Verify the correct version as described above.
7Remove the card from the inverter.
Chapter 2: Installing the Cellular Modem and Antenna
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Chapter 2: Installing the Cellular
Modem and Antenna
This chapter describes how to install a cellular modem and antenna
in each of the inverters that will communicate with the SolarEdge
monitoring portal.
When using multiple SolarEdge inverters in the same site, a cellular
modem must be installed in each inverter.
Figure 1: Cellular modem connection of an inverter
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Package Contents
Cellular modem
Plastic holder
Antenna
Mounting clip with antenna cable
Cable holder
Firmware upgrade card
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