GOODWE WiFi Kit-20 Smart Dongle Installation Guide

Quick Installation Guide
Smart Dongle
(WiFi/LAN Kit-20 & WiFi Kit-20)
**V1.1-2023-09-30

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General Statement

• The information in this guide is subject to change due to product updates or other reasons. This guide cannot replace the safety precautions on the product labels unless otherwise specified. All descriptions in this guide are for guidance only.
• Read through this guide before installations.
• All operations should be performed by trained and knowledgeable technicians who are familiar with local standards and safety regulations.
• Before installation, check the deliverables for correct model, complete contents, and intact appearance. Contact after-sales service if there is any abnormality.
• Strictly follow the installation, operation, and configuration instructions in this guide. The manufacturer shall not be liable for equipment damage or personal injury if not following the instructions. For more warranty details, please visit http://www.goodwe.com: https://www.goodwe.com/warrantyrelated.html.

Technical Parameters

Bluetooth LE specification
Mechanical Parameters| Dimension (WHD)| 48.3159.532.1| 48.395.532.1
Weight (g)| 82| 54
Ingress Protection Rating| IP65
Installation| Plug-and-play
Operating Temperature Range(°C)| -30 – +60
Storage Temperature Range (°C)| -40 – +70
Relative Humidity Range| 0-95%
Max.Operating attitude(m)| 4000

EU Declaration of Conformity

The equipment with wireless communication modules sold in the European market meets the requirements of the following directives:

• Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU (RED)
• Restrictions of Hazardous Substances Directive 2011/65/EU and (EU) 2015/863 (RoHS)
• Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment 2012/19/EU
• Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH)

You can download the EU Declaration of Conformity on the official website: www.goodwe.com.

Applications

NOTICE

• Monitor the equipment via SEMS. The third-party monitoring platform must be compatible with the Modbus-TCP communication protocol for use.
• LAN mode is only applicable to WiFi/LAN Kit-20.

Product Introduction

Parts and Dimension

Installation

Deliverables

N = Quantity depends on the Smart Dongle configuration.

Installing the Smart Dongle

NOTICE
This device should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
(Optional) Step 1 Install the 5-pin USB adapter on the inverter

NOTICE
Steps 2 and 3 are only applicable to WiFi/LAN Kit-20 when the LAN function is required.
Step 2 Remove the waterproof connector.
Step 3 Route the LAN communication cable through the connector.

Step 4 Connect the Smart Dongle into the inverter.
Step 5 Finish the connection.

Power On

Step 1 Power on the inverter.
Step 2 Power on the router.
Step 3 Determine the communication status of the Smart Dongle based on the communication indicator on the inverter side.

connected to the server.
| Off: The software of the Smart Dongle is in reset or not powered on.

wired network at 100Mbps is normal.
Flashing| •The Ethernet cable is not connected.
•The connection of the wired network at 100Mbps is abnormal.
•The connection of the wired network at 10Mbps is normal.
Yellow| Solid on| The communication data is being transmitted or received.
Flashing| The Ethernet cable is not connected.
Button| Description
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Re (iLici| Press and hold for 0.5 to 3 seconds to reset the Smart Dongle.
Press and hold for 6 to 20 seconds to restore the Smart Dongle to factory settings.

Commissioning

Commissioning via SolarGo App

There is a slight difference in the SolarGo interface between Grid-Tied PV Inverter and Hybrid Inverter, but their operating methods are consistent. This manual takes the SolarGo interface of Grid-Tied PV Inverter as an example for introduction.

Download and install SolarGo App.

http://www.sems.com.cn/home/solargo

Step 1 Connect the Smart Dongle on the App.

Step 2 Click “Pair” on the popping “Bluetooth Pair Request” page.

Step 3 (Only for Grid-Tied PV Inverter) Select “Owner” or “Installer”. Then enter the password to log in. The initial password is “1234”.

Step 4 Click “More”, and enter into the submenu.

Step 5 Click “Communication Configuration”, and enter into its sub- page.

Step 6 Configure the communication parameters according to your requirements.
Step 7 Tap save to complete the configurations.
Make sure that the WiFi RSSI value is higher than -60, -50 or higher is recommended.When the RSSI value is less than -60, you should move the router closer to the device,remove the obstacle, or add a repeater to improve the signal strength.

Replacing Equipment

NOTICE
Do not remove the Smart Dongle when the dongle or the inverter is in firmware upgrading. Otherwise the upgrading might fail.

Step 1 Prepare the new dongle before replacing.
Step 2 Remove the dongle on the inverter.
Step 3 Install the new dongle. For more details, refer to the corresponding device Quick Installation Guide.

Troubleshooting

inverter is powered on and the blue indicator is flashing or solid on.
2.Make sure that the Smart Dongle is within its communication range.
3.Refresh the device list in the App.
4.Restart the inverter.
2| Unable to connect to WFA-/WLA-| 1.Make sure successful encrypted pairing of Bluetooth.
2.Make sure no other smart device is connected to WFA-/WLA-.
3.Restart the inverter and reconnect to WFA-**/ \A/L./v1(4th*.
3| Cannot find router SSID| 1.Put the router nearer to the Smart Dongle. Or add a WiFi relay device to enhance the WiFi signal.
2.Check if the router’s channel number is higher than 13. If it is, manually modify the value to a smaller one in the router settings.
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4| After completing all configurations, the Smart Dongle fails to connect to the router.| 1.Restart the inverter.
2.Check if the SSID, encryption method and password on WiFi  configuration page are the same with that of Router.
3.Restart the router.
4.Put the router nearer to the Smart Dongle. Or add a WiFi relay device to enhance the WiFi signal.
5| After completing all configurations, the Smart Dongle fails to connect to the router.| Restart the router and the inverter.
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Documents / Resources

| GOODWE WiFi Kit-20 Smart Dongle [pdf] Installation Guide
WiFi-LAN Kit-20, WiFi Kit-20, WiFi Kit-20 Smart Dongle, Smart Dongle, Dongle
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References

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