ICB Wi-Fi Module and WatchPower App User Manual
- June 13, 2024
- WatchPower
Table of Contents
Wi-Fi Module and
Watch Power App
User’s Manual
Version1.0.0
Introduction
Wi-Fi module can enable wireless communication between off-grid inverters and monitoring platform. Users have complete and remote monitoring and controlling experience for inverters when combining WiFi module with Watch Power APP, available for both iOS and Android based device. All data loggers and parameters are saved in iCloud. The major functions of this APP:
- Delivers device status during normal operation.
- Allows to configure device setting after installation.
- Notifies users when a warning or alarm occurs.
- Allows users to query inverter history data.
Unpack and Overview
2.1 Packing list
Before installation, please inspect the unit. Be sure that nothing inside the
package is damaged. You should have received the following items inside of
package:
- Wi-Fi Module x 1
- User’s Manual x 1
2.2 Product overview
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Antenna
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Inverter connection status LED
OFF: Inverter does not provide power to Wi-Fi module.
ON: Inverter provides power to Wi-Fi module successfully. -
PWR: To indicate if the power is on.
COM: To indicate if communication between Wi-Fi module and Inverter is normal.
NET: To indicate if Wi-Fi module is connected to router.
SRV: To indicate if Wi-Fi module is connected to the internet.
Wi-Fi Module Installation
Please follow below steps to install Wi-Fi module:
Step 1: The module contains four strong magnetics backing and can be
easily be placed on the side of the inverter.
Step 2: Please use one RS-232 communication cable to connect an inverter
and Wi-Fi module as below chart.
This communication cable is supplied with inverter package.
Watch Power App
4-1 Download and install APP
Operating system requirement for your smart phone:
iOS system supports iOS 9.0 and above
Android system supports Android 5.0 and above
Please scan the following QR code with your smart phone and download Watch
Power App.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=wifiapp.volfw.watchpower|
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1487569321
Or you may find “Watch Power” app from the Apple® Store or “Watch Power Wi-Fi” in Google® Play Store.
4-2 Initial Setup
Step 1: Registration at first time
After the installation, please tap the shortcut icon to access this APP on
your mobile screen. In the screen, tap “Register” to access “User
Registration” page. Fill in all required information and scan the Wi-Fi Module
PN by tapping icon. Or you can simply enter Wi-Fi Module PN directly. Then,
tap “Register” button.
Then, a “Registration success” window will pop up. Tap “Go now” to continue setting local Wi-Fi network connection.
Step 2: Local Wi-Fi Module Configuration
Now, you are in “Wi-Fi Config” page. There are detailed setup procedure listed
in “How to connect?” section and you may follow it to connect WiFi.
Enter the “Settings→ Wi-Fi” and select connected Wi-Fi name. The connected Wi- Fi name is the same to your Wi-Fi PN number and enter default password “12345678”.
Then, return to Watch Power APP and tap “ ” button when Wi-Fi module is
connected successfully.
Step 3: Wi-Fi Network settings
Tap icon to select your local Wi-Fi router name (to access the internet) and
enter password.
Step 4: Tap “Confirm” to complete the Wi-Fi configuration between the Wi- Fi module and the Internet.
If the connection fails, please repeat Step 2 and 3.
Diagnose Function
If the module is not monitoring properly, please tap “ ” on the top right
corner of the screen for further details. It will show repair suggestion.
Please follow it to fix the problem. Then, repeat the steps in the chapter 4.2
to re-set network setting. After all setting, tap “Diagnosis” to re-connect
again.
4.3 Login and APP Main Function
After finishing the registration and local Wi-Fi configuration, enter
registered name and password to login.
Note: Tick “Remember Me” for your login convenience afterwards.
Overview
After login is successfully, you can access “Overview” page to have overview of your monitoring devices, including overall operation situation and Energy information for Current power and Today power as below diagram.
Devices
Tap the icon (located on the bottom) to enter Device List page. You can review
all devices here by adding or deleting Wi-Fi Module in this page.
Tap icon on the top right corner and enter part number by scanning bar code to add Wi-Fi module. This part number is printed on the Wi-Fi module’s surface, or manually enter it. Tap “Confirm” to add Wi-Fi module in the Device list.
For more information about Device List, please refer to the section 4.4.
ME
In ME page, users can modify “My information”, including【User’s Photo】,
【Account security 】, 【Modify password 】, 【Clear cache】,and【Logout】, shown as
below diagrams.
4.4 Device List
In Device List page, you can pull down to refresh the device information and
then tap any device you want to check up for its real-time status and related
information as well as to change parameter settings. Please refer to the
parameter setting list.
Device Mode
On the top of screen, there is a dynamic power flow chart to show live
operation. It contains five icons to present PV power, inverter, load, utility
and battery. Based on your inverter model status, there will be 【Standby
Mode】, 【Line Mode】, 【Battery Mode】.
【Standby Mode】Inverter will not power the load until “ON” switch is pressed.
Qualified utility or PV source can charge battery in standby mode.
【Line Mode】Inverter will power the load from the utility with or it hoot PV charging. Qualified utility or PV source can charge battery.
【Battery Mode】Inverter will power the load from the batter with or without PV charging. Only PV source can charge battery.
Device Alarm and Name Modification
In this page, tap the icon on the top right corner to enter the device
alarm page. Then, you can review alarm history and detailed information.
Tap the icon on the top right corner, a blank input box will pop out.
Then, you can edit the name for your device and tap “Confirm” to complete name
modification.
Device Information Data
Users can check up 【Basic Information 】,【Product Information 】,【Rated
information 】,【History 】, and【Wi-Fi Module Information 】by swiping left.
【Basic Information】displays basic information of the inverter, including AC
voltage, AC frequency, PV input voltage, Battery voltage, Battery capacity,
Charging current, Output voltage, Output frequency, Output apparent power,
Output active power and Load percent. Please slide up to see more basic
information.
【Production Information】displays Model type (Inverter type), Main CPU version,
Bluetooth CPU version and secondary CPU version.
【Rated Information】displays information of Nominal AC voltage, Nominal AC
current, Rated battery voltage, Nominal output voltage, Nominal output
frequency, Nominal output current, Nominal output apparent power and Nominal
output active power. Please slide up to see more rated information.
【History】displays the record of unit information and setting timely.
【Wi-Fi Module Information】displays of Wi-Fi Module PN, status and firmware
version.
Parameter Setting
This page is to activate some features and set up parameters for inverters.
Please be noted that the listing in “Parameter Setting” page in below diagram
may differ from the models of monitored inverter. Here will briefly highlight
some of it, 【Output Setting 】, 【Battery Parameter Setting 】, 【Enable/ Disable
items 】,【Restore to the defaults 】to illustrate.
There are three ways to modify setting and they vary according to each
parameter.
a) Listing options to change values by tapping one of it.
b) Activate/Shut down functions by clicking “Enable” or “Disable” button.
c) Changing values by clicking arrows or entering the numbers directly in the
column.
Each function setting is saved by clicking “Set” button.
Please refer to below parameter setting list for an overall description and be
noted that the available parameters may vary depending on different models.
Please always see the original product manual for detailed setting
instructions.
Parameter setting list:
| Item | Description |
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| Output setting | Output source priority |
priority.
AC input range| When selecting “UPS”, it’s allowed to connect personal
computer.
Please check product manual for details.
When selecting “Appliance”, it’s allowed to connect home appliances.
Output voltage| To set output voltage.
Output frequency| To set output frequency.
Battery parameter setting| Battery type:| To set connected battery type.
Battery cut-off voltage| To set the battery stop discharging voltage.
Please see product manual for the recommended voltage range based on
connected battery type.
Back to grid voltage| When “SBU” or “SOL” is set as output source priority and
battery voltage is lower than this setting voltage, unit will transfer to line
mode and the grid will provide power to load.
Back to discharge voltage| When “SBU” or “SOL” is set as output source
priority and battery voltage is higher than this setting voltage, battery will
be allowed to discharge.
Charger source priority:| To configure charger source priority.
Max. charging current| It’s to set up battery charging parameters. The
selectable values in different inverter model may vary. Please see product
manual for the details.
Max. AC charging current:
Float charging voltage
Battery parameter setting| Bulk charging voltage| It’s to set up battery
charging parameters. The selectable values in different inverter model may
vary. Please see product manual for the details.
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Battery equalization| Enable or disable battery equalization function.
Real-time Activate Battery Equalization| It’s real-time action to activate
battery equalization.
Equalized Time Out| To set up the duration time for battery equalization.
Equalized Time| To set up the extended time to continue battery equalization.
Equalization Period| To set up the frequency for battery equalization.
Equalization Voltage| To set up the battery equalization voltage.
Enable/Disable Functions| LCD Auto-return to Main screen| If enable, LCD
screen will return to its main screen after one minute automatically.
Fault Code Record| If enabled, fault code will be recorded in the inverter
when any fault happens.
Backlight| If disabled, LCD backlight will be off when panel button is not
operated for minute.
Bypass Function| If enabled, unit will transfer to line mode when overload
happened in battery mode.
Beeps while primary source interrupt| If enabled, buzzer will alarm when
primary source is abnormal.
Over Temperature Auto Restart| If disabled, the unit won’t be restarted after
over-temperature fault is solved.
Overload Auto Restart| If disabled, the unit won’t be restarted after overload
occurs.
Buzzer| If disabled, buzzer won’t be on when alarm/fault occurred.
Restore to the default| This function is to restore all settings back to
default settings.