Autarco

Micro Inverter

SKU: 80825401

Quickstart

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CEPT (Europe).

To run this device please connect it to your mains power supply.

To add this device to your network execute the following action:
Caution: Risk of fatal injury from electric current. Make sure you are qualified to install this product. -Adding can be done 2 different ways:1.Startup the Micro Inverter by applying its power. The Add mode will go on for circa 30 minutes. 2.If the Micro Inverter is already mounted (and therefore provided of power) press and hold the push button (inside the housing) for 2 seconds and release it to start the add mode.

Please refer to the
Manufacturers Manual for more information.

Important safety information

Please read this manual carefully. Failure to follow the recommendations in this manual may be dangerous or may violate the law.
The manufacturer, importer, distributor and seller shall not be liable for any loss or damage resulting from failure to comply with the instructions in this manual or any other material.
Use this equipment only for its intended purpose. Follow the disposal instructions.

Do not dispose of electronic equipment or batteries in a fire or near open heat sources.

What is Z-Wave?

Z-Wave is the international wireless protocol for communication in the Smart Home. This
device is suited for use in the region mentioned in the Quickstart section.

Z-Wave ensures a reliable communication by reconfirming every message ( two- way
communication) and every mains powered node can act as a repeater for other nodes
( meshed network ) in case the receiver is not in direct wireless range of the
transmitter.

This device and every other certified Z-Wave device can be used together with any other
certified Z-Wave device regardless of brand and origin as long as both are suited for the
same frequency range.

If a device supports secure communication it will communicate with other devices
secure as long as this device provides the same or a higher level of security.
Otherwise it will automatically turn into a lower level of security to maintain
backward compatibility.

For more information about Z-Wave technology, devices, white papers etc. please refer
to www.z-wave.info.

Product Description

The advantage of micro inverters compared to string inverters is that they can measure single solar panels which is more efficient. The possible loss will be reduced to a minimum. The Micro Inverter can measure information such as energy, voltage, current and temperature from a single solar panel. In addition, it is possible to monitor the (hardware) state of the product on the base of multiple error codes.

Prepare for Installation / Reset

Please read the user manual before installing the product.

In order to include (add) a Z-Wave device to a network it must be in factory default
state. Please make sure to reset the device into factory default. You can do this by
performing an Exclusion operation as described below in the manual. Every Z-Wave
controller is able to perform this operation however it is recommended to use the primary
controller of the previous network to make sure the very device is excluded properly
from this network.

Reset to factory default

This device also allows to be reset without any involvement of a Z-Wave controller. This
procedure should only be used when the primary controller is inoperable.

Start the remove mode. During the remove mode press the button for 4 times within 1,5 seconds. Please only use this feature when the primary controller is missing.

Safety Warning for Mains Powered Devices

ATTENTION: only authorized technicians under consideration of the country- specific
installation guidelines/norms may do works with mains power. Prior to the assembly of
the product, the voltage network has to be switched off and ensured against re-switching.

Inclusion/Exclusion

On factory default the device does not belong to any Z-Wave network. The device needs
to be added to an existing wireless network to communicate with the devices of this network.
This process is called Inclusion.

Devices can also be removed from a network. This process is called Exclusion.
Both processes are initiated by the primary controller of the Z-Wave network. This
controller is turned into exclusion respective inclusion mode. Inclusion and Exclusion is
then performed doing a special manual action right on the device.

Inclusion

Caution: Risk of fatal injury from electric current. Make sure you are qualified to install this product. -Adding can be done 2 different ways:1.Startup the Micro Inverter by applying its power. The Add mode will go on for circa 30 minutes. 2.If the Micro Inverter is already mounted (and therefore provided of power) press and hold the push button (inside the housing) for 2 seconds and release it to start the add mode.

Exclusion

Press and hold the push button (inside the housing) for 2 seconds and release it to start the remove mode.

Communication to a Sleeping device (Wakeup)

This device is battery operated and turned into deep sleep state most of the time
to save battery life time. Communication with the device is limited. In order to
communicate with the device, a static controller C is needed in the network.
This controller will maintain a mailbox for the battery operated devices and store
commands that can not be received during deep sleep state. Without such a controller,
communication may become impossible and/or the battery life time is significantly
decreased.

This device will wakeup regularly and announce the wakeup
state by sending out a so called Wakeup Notification. The controller can then
empty the mailbox. Therefore, the device needs to be configured with the desired
wakeup interval and the node ID of the controller. If the device was included by
a static controller this controller will usually perform all necessary
configurations. The wakeup interval is a tradeoff between maximal battery
life time and the desired responses of the device. To wakeup the device please perform
the following action:

Press and hold the pushbutton for 4 seconds to send a WAKE_UP_NOTIFICATION.

Quick trouble shooting

Here are a few hints for network installation if things dont work as expected.

1. Make sure a device is in factory reset state before including. In doubt exclude before include.
2. If inclusion still fails, check if both devices use the same frequency.
3. Remove all dead devices from associations. Otherwise you will see severe delays.
4. Never use sleeping battery devices without a central controller.
5. Dont poll FLIRS devices.
6. Make sure to have enough mains powered device to benefit from the meshing

Association – one device controls an other device

Z-Wave devices control other Z-Wave devices. The relationship between one device
controlling another device is called association. In order to control a different
device, the controlling device needs to maintain a list of devices that will receive
controlling commands. These lists are called association groups and they are always
related to certain events (e.g. button pressed, sensor triggers, …). In case
the event happens all devices stored in the respective association group will
receive the same wireless command wireless command, typically a ‘Basic Set’ Command.

Association Groups:

Group NumberMaximum NodesDescription

1| 1| Z-Wave Plus LifelineThe node associated in this group will receive the following messages unsolicited -METER_REPORT -SENSOR_MULTILEVEL_REPORT -NOTIFICATION_REPORT-DEVICE_RESET_LOCALLY_NOTIFICATION
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2| 1| The node associated in this group will receive the following messages unsolicited -METER_REPORT All reports in this association group are reported with the MULTI_CHANNEL_ENCAPSULATION with source end point 1. A destination end point can be associated using the MULTI_CHANNEL_ASSOCIATION_SET command.
3| 1| The node associated in this group will receive the following messages unsolicited -METER_REPORT All reports in this association group are reported with the MULTI_CHANNEL_ENCAPSULATION with source end point 2. A destination end point can be associated using the MULTI_CHANNEL_ASSOCIATION_SET command.

Configuration Parameters

Z-Wave products are supposed to work out of the box after inclusion, however
certain configuration can adapt the function better to user needs or unlock further
enhanced features.

IMPORTANT: Controllers may only allow configuring
signed values. In order to set values in the range 128 … 255 the value sent in
the application shall be the desired value minus 256. For example: To set a
parameter to 200 it may be needed to set a value of 200 minus 256 = minus 56.
In case of a two byte value the same logic applies: Values greater than 32768 may
needed to be given as negative values too.

Parameter 1: Set to default

Set all config values to default values (factory settings).All values (0x000xFF) except for 0xAA or 0x55 can be used to default all the parameters.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 170

SettingDescription

Parameter 2: Request frequency

Set the request frequency (in time) that the data is synchronized with the micro inverter hardware.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 5

SettingDescription

Parameter 3: Z-Wave send timeout

Set the Z-Wave send timeout that a certain value cant be reported. This doesnt mean that there is no Z-Wave transmission at all. It means that that particular value (e.g. temperature) is not reported (unsolicited) for the configured value time.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 60

SettingDescription

((Value 5) cfg param 2) / 10 (Example: ((24 5) 5) / 10 = 60 seconds)

Parameter 6: Enable unsolicited CRC

Configure if any unsolicited message are sent using the CRC command encapsulation.
Size: 1 Byte, Default Value: 2

SettingDescription

Parameter 71: Unsolicited Report conditions: VDC

The requirements that a value is reported unsolicited.If both watt and % requirement differ from previous sent value, a new unsolicited value is sent.
Size: 4 Byte, Default Value: 256020

SettingDescription

Parameter 72: Unsolicited Report conditions: IDC

The requirements that a value is reported unsolicited.If both watt and % requirement differ from previous sent value, a new unsolicited value is sent.
Size: 4 Byte, Default Value: 256020

SettingDescription

Parameter 73: Unsolicited Report conditions: PDC

The requirements that a value is reported unsolicited.If both watt and % requirement differ from previous sent value, a new unsolicited value is sent.
Size: 4 Byte, Default Value: -1734967276

SettingDescription

Parameter 74: Unsolicited Report conditions: Energy AC

The requirements that a value is reported unsolicited.If both watt and % requirement differ from previous sent value, a new unsolicited value is sent.
Size: 4 Byte, Default Value: -1734967276

SettingDescription

Parameter 75: Unsolicited Report conditions: Temperature

The requirements that a value is reported unsolicited.If both watt and % requirement differ from previous sent value, a new unsolicited value is sent.
Size: 4 Byte, Default Value: 256

SettingDescription

Parameter 76: Unsolicited Report conditions: kWh AC

The requirements that a value is reported unsolicited.If both watt and % requirement differ from previous sent value, a new unsolicited value is sent.
Size: 4 Byte, Default Value: 2560

SettingDescription

Parameter 78: Unsolicited Report conditions: Error

The requirements that a value is reported unsolicited.If both watt and % requirement differ from previous sent value, a new unsolicited value is sent.
Size: 4 Byte, Default Value: 256

SettingDescription

Technical Data

Explanation of Z-Wave specific terms

• Controller — is a Z-Wave device with capabilities to manage the network.
  Controllers are typically Gateways,Remote Controls or battery operated wall controllers.

• Slave — is a Z-Wave device without capabilities to manage the network.
  Slaves can be sensors, actuators and even remote controls.

• Primary Controller — is the central organizer of the network. It must be
  a controller. There can be only one primary controller in a Z-Wave network.

• Inclusion — is the process of adding new Z-Wave devices into a network.

• Exclusion — is the process of removing Z-Wave devices from the network.

• Association — is a control relationship between a controlling device and
  a controlled device.

• Wakeup Notification — is a special wireless message issued by a Z-Wave
  device to announces that is able to communicate.

• Node Information Frame — is a special wireless message issued by a
  Z-Wave device to announce its capabilities and functions.

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