MPP Solar Wi‐Fi Module and SolarPower App User Manual

Wi‐Fi Module and SolarPower App

Wi-Fi Module and SolarPower App User’s Manual
Version: 1.0

Table of Contents
1. Introduction……………………………………………………………………………. 1 2. Unpack and Overview………………………………………………………………. 1
2.1 Packing list ……………………………………………………………………….. 1 2.2 Product overview………………………………………………………………. 2 3. Wi-Fi Module Installation ………………………………………………………. 2 4. SolarPower App Installation …………………………………………………… 2 4-1. Download and install APP ………………………………………………….. 2 4-2. Initial Setup……………………………………………………………………… 3 4-3. Login and APP Main Function …………………………………………….. 6 5. SolarPower APP Operation ………………………………………………………….. 7 5-1. Overview…………………………………………………………………………. 7 5-2. Devices……………………………………………………………………………. 7 5-3. ME …………………………………………………………………………………. 8 5-4. Device List……………………………………………………………………….. 8 5-5. Monitoring Information and Parameter Setting…………………….. 9

1. Introduction Wi-Fi module can enable wireless communication between hybrid inverters and monitoring platform. Simply put this module connected to an inverter with communication cable and install APP from Google Play or Apple stores, it can not only monitor the inverters’ operation status, but also set up parameters of the inverters through your mobile phone. 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.
2. 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
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2.2 Product overview 1. 2.
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Antenna Inverter connection status LED OFF: Inverter does not power to Wi-Fi module. ON: Inverter powered 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.

3. 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 RJ45 to RS-232 communication cable to connect an
inverter and Wi-Fi module as below chart.

4. SolarPower App Installation 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
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Please scan the following QR code with your smart phone and download SolarPower App.

Android system

iOS system

Or you may find “SolarPower Wi-Fi” app from the Apple® Store or

“SolarPower” in Google® Play Store.

4-2. Initial Setup Step 1: Registration at first time

After the installation, please tap the shortcut icon

to access the APP

on your mobile screen. In the screen, tap “Register” to access “User

Registration” page. Fill out all required information accordingly. You can

scan the Wi-Fi Module PN by tapping icon have completed the registration.

. Tap “Register” after you

Then, a “Registration success” window will pop up. Tap “Go now” to continue setting local Wi-Fi network connection.
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Step 2: Local Wi-Fi Network 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 Wi- Fi.

Enter the “SettingsWi-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 SolarPower APP and tap ” when Wi-Fi Model is connected successfully.
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” button

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.
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Step 5: 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 “Rediagnosis” 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.
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5. SolarPower APP Operation
5-1. Overview After login is successfully, you can access “Overview” page to have overview of your monitoring devices, including operation status (normal, offline, alarm, and fault) as below diagram.

5-2. Devices

Tap the icon , you can enter Device List page. You can review all of the

devices in “Device List”. You also can add or delete Wi-Fi Module in this

page.

Add device

Delete device

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
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module’s surface, or manually enter it. Tap “Confirm” to add Wi-Fi module in the Device list. Time zone and Wi-Fi module PN are required information. Tap “Confirm” to complete and the added Wi-Fi module can be reviewd in the Device list.
5-3. ME In ME page, users can modify “My information”, includingUser’s Photo, Account security, About, Clear cache andLog-out, shown as below diagrams.
5-4. 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
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the parameter setting list.
5-5. Monitoring Information and Parameter Setting 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 status, there will beStandby Mode, Line Mode andBattery Mode. Standby ModeInverter will not power the load until “ON” switch is pressed. Qualified utility or PV power can charge battery in standby mode.
Line Mode Inverter will power the load from the utility with or without PV power. Qualified utility or PV power can charge battery.
Battery ModeInverter will power the load from the battery with or without PV power. Only PV power can charge battery at this mode.
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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.

After tapping the

icon on the top right corner, a blank input column

will pop up. 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 andWi-Fi Module Informationby swiping left.
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Swipe left
Basic Informationdisplays basic information of the inverter, including AC voltage, AC frequency, PV input voltage, Battery voltage, Battery capacity, Charging current, Discharging current, Output voltage, Output frequency, Output apparent power, Output active power and Load percent. Please slide up to see more basic information. Production Informationdisplays 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. Historydisplays the records of unit information and setting. Wi-Fi Module Informationdisplays 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 inverters. Here is briefly illustrate partial setting:Output Setting,Battery Parameter Setting, Enable/ Disable items,Others Settings,Restore to the defaults Please refer to product manual when necessary.
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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

Output Source Priority

Input Voltage Range

Output Setting

AC Output Rating Voltage

AC Output Rating

Frequency

Description Output source priority selection Input voltage range selection To set output rating voltage
To set output rating frequency

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Item
Battery Parameters
Setting

Battery Type Battery Cut-off Voltage Bulk Charging Voltage Battery Float Voltage Max Charging Current
Max AC Charging Current
Charging Source Priority Back To Grid Voltage

Back To Discharge Voltage Overload Auto Restart

Overload Temperature Auto Restart

Overload Bypass

Enable/Disable Items

Beeps While Primary Source Interrupt Buzzer
Backlight

LCD Screen Return To Default Display

Fault Code Record

Description Select connected battery type Set battery cut-off voltage Set battery bulk charging voltage
Set battery floating charging voltage
To configure total charging current for solar and utility chargers.
Set maximum utility charging current
To configure charger source priority
Set battery voltage to stop discharging when grid is available
Set battery voltage to stop charging when grid is available If disabled, the unit won’t be restarted after overload occurs. If disabled, the unit won’t be restarted after over-temperature fault is solved. If enabled, the unit will enter bypass mode when overload occurs. If enabled, buzzer will alarm when primary source is abnormal. If disabled, buzzer won’t be on when alarm/fault occurred. If disabled, LCD backlight will be off when panel button is not operated for 1 minute. If selected, no matter how users switch display screen, it will automatically return to default display screen (Input voltage /output voltage) after no button is pressed for 1 minute. If enabled, fault code will be recorded in the inverter when any fault happens.

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Item
Others Settings
Restore to the defaults

Description

Solar Supply Priority
Reset PV Energy Storage

Set solar power as priority to charge the battery or to power the load. If clicked, PV energy storage data will be reset.

Start Time For Enable AC Charge Working
Ending Time For Enable AC Charge Working

The setting range of start charging time for AC charger is from 00:00 to 23:00. The increment of each click is 1 hour.
The setting range of stop charging time for AC charger is from 00:00 to 23:00. The increment of each click is 1 hour.

Scheduled Time For AC Output On

The setting range of scheduled time for AC output on is from 00:00 to 23:00. The increment of each click is 1 hour.

Scheduled Time For AC Output Off
Country Customized Regulations Set Date Time

The setting range of scheduled time for AC output off is from 00:00 to 23:00. The increment of each click is 1 hour. Select inverter installed area to meet local regulation.
Set date time.

This function is to restore all settings back to default settings.

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