solis W4G Datalogger Stick Instruction Manual
- June 12, 2024
- solis
Table of Contents
W4G Stick Datalogger
Quick Installation Manual
Version: 1.1
Delivery
Content
- 1 W4G stick
- 1 Quick Installation Manual
Install the datalogger
1.1 Install the datalogger
Connect the datalogger to the corresponding 4-pin COM port of the inverter. A
Solis 5K inverter is used here as an example.
Please follow the instructions below:
Install the datalogger:
Step 1: Match the joint, and then insert the datalogger to the inverter COM
port.
Step 2:Rotate the black ring in clockwise.
Only rotate the black ring at the connection end, not rotate the main body.
1.2 Install with multiple inverters
If you need to collect data from multiple inverters, please follow the
inverter user manual to establish a communication connection with the inverter
using the RS485 communication cable in a “daisy chain” manner.
After the datalogger is installed on the inverter, if the
inverter is powered on, you need to set the inverter slave address, the
default slave address of the inverter is 01, and each inverter on the
communication circuit needs to be assigned with different slave address(like
01,02,03,04…).
The device must be installed away from the strong magnetic field produced by
large electrical appliances such as microwave oven, refrigerator, telephone,
metal walls, etc. Otherwise, the communication quality may be affected. It may
also be affected by lighting storm.
LED and Button
LED Lights Status:
ED indicators| Description| LED
Status| Meanings
---|---|---|---
Internet Indicators
(NET)| Shows the connection status between the datalogger
and the server.| Flashing| Trying to connect with server
ON| Successfully connected
OFF| Abnormal connection
Inverter COM Indicators
(COM)| Shows the connection status between datalogger and the inverter.|
Flashing| Trying to connect with inverter
ON| Successfully connected
OFF| Abnormal connection
Power Indicator
(PWR)| Shows the power supply status of the datalogger.| ON| Datalogger is
powered up normally
OFF| Datalogger is powered up abnormally
Button Instruction:
The [RESET] button on the back is used for connection.
- Short press will send the data immediately.
- Long press for over 10 seconds until only the red light is on will reset the connection and clear the network configuration records.
Internet Indicators color: green means wifi mode,blue means 4G mode.
The three constantly ON LED lights indicate the datalogger is working
normally.
Create the SolisCloud Account
Step 1: Use you phone to scan the SolisCloud to download and register the APP. Or directly download from APP Store or Google Play Store by searching “SolisCloud”.
https://www.soliscloud.com/gateway_global.html
Step 2: Click the “ Register ”.
Step 3: Select Owner or Organization
for email address registration. Step 4: Enter the email to get the
verification code, than enter your account and password, last click the ”
Register “.
Network Configuration
The default network mode of the device is to prioritize WiFi mode.
When there is no WiFi or weak WiFi signal, the network mode will be
automatically switched to 4G communication (if the 4G signal is weak, it will
be reduced to 2G for communication).
When the WiFi network is restored, the WiFi communication will be
automatically switched back.
If you only need to use 4G mode to communicate, please refer to the 4.1 4G
Configuration.
If you only need to use WiFi mode to communicate, please refer to the 4.2 WiFi
Configuration.
If you need the device’s mode to switch between 4G and WiFi depending on the
network conditions, please perform the 4.1 4G Configuration, and then refer to
the 4.2 WiFi Configuration.
4.1 4G Configuration
If the logger you purchased includes SIM card, no additional configuration
required.
If the logger you purchased excludes SIM card, you need to buy a separate SIM
card from your local carrier and install the SIM card manually.
Some SIM cards will automatically recognize APN, if it cannot be connected
normally, please follow the following steps to set the APN.
Step 1:Log in to SolisCloud, then Click the “MeTool”.
Step 2: Click the ” Local Operation ”. 
Step 3: Click the
“ Connect With Bluetooth ”. 
Step 4: Select the Device and enter into the detail page.
Step 5: Click the “ View more-Setting ” at the bottom to
enter the setting page. 
Step 6: Click the “
APNSetting ”. Step 7: Enter the APN, User Name and Password(If APN is no User
Name and Password, unnecessary to fill in). Then click the “ Save ”. Step 8:
If the prompt is OK, Configuration Complete. Please check APN, User Name and
Password carefully. The wrong APN, User Name and Password will also prompt OK.
4.2 WiFi Configuration
Step 1-5 are same with 4.1 4G Configuration. Please refer to it.
Step 6: Click the “ WiFiSetting ”. Step 7: Enter the WiFi name and WiFi
password.
Then click the “ Save ”. Step 8: If the prompt is OK, Configuration Complete.
Please check WiFi name and password carefully.
The wrong name and password will also prompt OK.
Change the Password
For security reasons, you are advised to change the password of the data
logger access point, which is also the login password of the website
10.10.100.254.
Step 1: The wireless device(mobile phone or laptop) connects to the datalogger
hotspot(Solis_serial number). The default password is 123456789 Step 2: Enter
10.10.100.254 in the web browser when the router is not connected, open the
following configuration interface.
Enter Username admin and Password 123456789 Step 3: Select the “ Advanced-
Access point ”, enter the new password and then click the “ Save ”. Step 4:
Configurations will take effect after restart.
Please click the “ Restart ” to make the setting effective.
Create Plant
Step1: Enter the main page of Solis Cloud APP, click “ ”at the top right
corner and select “ + Add plant ” .
Step 2: Input the information of the
plant as required.
Then click “ Next ”.
Step 3: Add more information. “ Click the “Create
Plant”.
Step 4: Click “ View plant ” to enter the plant
homepage , then add the datalogger. Step 5: Scan the SN number of the
datalogger or manually input it.
Note: Scan the datalogger SN , NOT the inverter
SN.
Step 6: Plant creation succeeds. Click “Continue to bind” to check
the monitoring data. If the plant has multiple dataloggers, please click ”
View Plant “.
FCC Certification
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC warning:
Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note:
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, the
user is 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 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.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
Contact
Please contact us if you have any technical
problems in terms of the product. Please provide
the following information as well:
- Inverter SN
- Datalogger SN
- Problem Description
Ginlong Technologies Co., Ltd.
No. 188 Jinkai Road, Binhai Industrial Park,
Xiangshan, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315712, P.R.China.
Tel: +86 (0)574 6578 1806
Fax: +86 (0)574 6578 1606
Email：info@ginlong.com
Web：www.ginlong.com