DURACELL PC-PRO-WIFI Power Center User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- Duracell
Table of Contents
DURACELL PC-PRO-WIFI Power Center
Important Notes
Product
This manual describes the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of the POWER CENTER HUB.
Target Group
This manual is only for qualified technicians, who have been trained or have
demonstrated skills to install and maintain this product under the guide of
this document for safety purposes.
Safety
Important Safety Instructions
This product is designed and tested according to international safety
requirements. The installer must read and follow all instructions, cautions
and warnings in this installation manual.
All operations including transport, installation, start-up and maintenance, must be carried out by qualified, trained personnel.
Before installation, check the unit to ensure free of any transport or
handling damage, which could affect insulation integrity or safety clearances.
Choose the installation location carefully and adhere to specified cooling
requirements. Unauthorized removal of necessary protections, improper use,
incorrect installation and operation may lead to serious safety and shock
hazards or equipment damage.
Do not install the equipment in adverse environment conditions such as
flammable, explosive,corrosive, extreme high or low temperature, and
humidity. Do not use the equipment when the safety devices do not work
or disabled.
Do not use the equipment if any operating anomalies are found. Avoid temporary
repairs.
All repairs should be carried out using only qualified spare parts, which
must be installed in accordance with their intended use and by a licensed
contractor or authorized Power Center+ service representative.
Power Center+ accepts no liability for damage from incorrect or improper
operation.
Explanation of Symbols
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Disposal: Equipment that has reached the end of its life must be collected separately and returned to an approved recycling facility. Any device no longer required must be returned to an authorized dealer or approved collection and recycling facility.
**| Caution: Indicates directions which must be fully understood and
followed in entirety in order to avoid potential safety hazards including
equipment damage or personal injury.
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Note: Indicates that the reader should stop, use caution and fully understand the operations explained before proceeding.
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FCC mark The inverter complies with the requirements of part 15 of FCC rules.
Product Introduction
System architecture
The POWER CENTER HUB is the communication gateway for the line of Duracell
Power Center microinverters. The gateway collects microinverter data via Wi-Fi
and reports this data to the Power Center’s server via a customer supplied
internet connection, either via hard-wired ethernet (recommended) or Wi-Fi.
Local monitoring applications include PC-based web-browser and IOS / Android
apps.
System Capacity
A single POWER CENTER HUB can monitor up to a total of 99 PV panels (PV port
inputs). Mutiple gateways can be provisioned where PV arrays exceed this limit
.
Basic requirements & prerequisites
- 120VAC power outlet required for the POWER CENTER HUB power adapter.
- Indoor installation only. Outdoor installation requires a non-metallic, NEMA type 4 rated enclosure (not included). Operating temperature range is -20°C to +55°C.
- Internet service required. Router with dedicated Ethernet port recommended.
- Wall-mounting bracket requires two #8 screws. Use anchors appropriate for wall material.
- Completed serial number map from the Duracell Power Center Microinverter Installation Manual.
- Installer must have a registered Installer APP account (Contact dealer/reseller for details).
Inspection of materials
Check the box for the following items:
- PC-PRO-WIFI gateway
- Two antennas
- 5V power adapter
- Wall bracket
- 5-pin plug
LED indicators and port definitions
Indicators
- B – Power
- C – Server communication
- D – Microinverter communication E – System alarm
Other Features
- A – SD card slot
- N – Antenna, screw type
- O – Wall bracket
- P – Serial number label
Ports
- F – Wi-Fi antenna input (2.4G)
- G – RS-485
- H – DRM (Australia only)
- I – Ethernet
- J – USB
- K – Reset (Bottom)
- L – Power adapter input 5V / 2A M – Wi-Fi antenna input (2.4G) (not shown – AC/DC wall adapter)
Locating the Power Center Hub
Installing the antennas
- Screw the antennas to the Wi-Fi ports on the rear of the unit.
- Adjust the antennas approximately 90 degrees to the base of the unit.
Proximity to the PV array
Locating the POWER CENTER HUB as close as physically possible to the PV
array is highly recommended to ensure a strong Wi-Fi signal to the
microinverters. For flush mount rooftop PV arrays on wood roof construction,
the unit should be installed on the floor nearest the roof and central to the
array.
Roof construction types that include concrete forms and/or standing seam metal
may create signal interference. For these roof types, locating the unit
temporarily to establish the strongest signal is recommended prior to a
permanent installation. An outdoor location near to the roof may be required
(enclosure not included). Additional gateways can be installed to pickup
undetected microinverter IDs.
Proximity to the customer supplied internet router
The POWER CENTER HUB can communicate with the router via hard-wired ethernet
or Wi-Fi. The ideal location for microinverter communication may conflict with
router communication. In the case that the resulting Wi-Fi signal between the
router and the gateway is weak, there are three options:
- Relocate the customer router.
- Hardwire the gateway to the customer router via an ethernet cable (not included).
- Install a 3rd party Wi-Fi bridge/repeater between the gateway and the router.
Mapping the Power Center Hub to the PV array
NOTE: The following instruction requires the microinverter serial number map created during the microinverter installation process.
- Remove the s/n label (section 3.2, item – P)from the back of the unit and paste it to the same sheet used to map the microinverters.
Wall mounting option
It is recommended to mount the unit permanently to the wall using the supplied
bracket after location is established.
- Secure the bracket to the wall with #8 (or M4) hardware.
- Align the bracket’s upper buckle with the unit.
- Align the bracket’s lower buckle, and snap into place.
System power-up
- Connect the power adapter 5V input to the unit.
- Plug the power adapter into a 120V receptacle.
LED indicators
Functions
Modes
Configuration
Downloading the Installer App
Phone / Tablet: Use the QR code to download the app >>> Web-browser:
https://pv.duracellpowercenter.app
Wi-Fi setup
- Open the Installer App, and login using account credentials. Note: First time users must request an account from the reseller.
- Click on the [Network Configuration] icon.
- Select [Wi-Fi] and enter the customer supplied network and password credentials.
- Click [SEND TO DTU] to complete.
Creating the site map in the Installer App
- Open the Installer App, and login using account credentials.
- Select the [Station] tab at the bottom of the page, then select [+] at the top-right.
- Select [Quick] for a single unit installation, or [Professional] for a mult-unit installation.
- Fill in all fields applicable to the unit(s) being installed. Select [Next] when completed.
- Select [Add DTU ID] then [scan], (or manually input the DTU ID). Select [Next] when completed.
- Select [Start binding], then choose the angle/tilt for the PV array.
- Select [scan microinverter ID], (or manually input the microinverter IDs as indicated on the Installation Map sheet, and click the check box after completing each ID). Select [Next] when completed.
- Select [Finish] when all microinverter IDs have been added.
- [Disable] the scan function (top-right) and design the Layout base on the installation. Select the check box (top-right), and then select [Next] after completing the design.
- Upload a picture of the site and select “Finish” to complete the site creation. The new site will appear on the station list within the Installer account.
- Select the [Networking] command button after ther power station has been created.
Note: It may take up to 30 minutes for the power station to appear online with all microinverter IDs
Creating the End User App account
[Under construction]
Maintenance
This product does not require any maintenance. Inspect periodically for dust accumulation and wipe with a soft bristle brush as required. Do not clean with water or solvents.
Technical Data
| Model | PC-PRO-WIFI |
|---|---|
| Microinverter communication | |
| Type | 2.4 GHz proprietary RF (Nordic) |
| Maximum distance (open space) | 200m |
| Maximum PV panels | 99 |
| Server communication | |
| Type | WIFI(802.11b/g/n)1/Ethernet |
| Sample rate | 15 minute |
| Mechanical Data | |
| Ambient temperature range (°C) | -20ºC ~ +65ºC |
| Dimensions | 200mm x 101mm x 29mm |
| Weight | 0.20 kg |
| Mounting system | Wall bracket / desktop (free standing) |
| Features | |
| Display | LED: Power/Server/Microinverter/Alarm |
| Power supply | 5V / 2A plug in wall adapter |
| Power consumption | 2.5W typical, 5.0W maximum |
Compliance
| FCC 15B, FCC 15C, EN60950-1, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN301489, EN300328, EN300440, RCM
Appendix A: Installation Map Template
Documents / Resources
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DURACELL PC-PRO-WIFI Power
Center
[pdf] User Manual
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