EPEVER eLOG01-G3 Data Logger Instruction Manual

: August 19, 2024
: EPEVER

Table of Contents

EPEVER eLOG01-G3 Data Logger
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Overview
Characteristics
Operation Instruction
Specifications
References
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EPEVER eLOG01-G3 Data Logger

Product Information

Specifications

Model: eLOG01-G3
Interfaces: DEVICE COM interface (RJ45), PC USB interface (Micro USB), RS485 COM interface (RJ45), Coin cell battery holder
Power Source: Coin cell battery (CR1220)
Indicator Lights: Green LED, Red LED

Product Usage Instructions

Overview
The eLOG01-G3 logger is designed to connect with solar controllers, inverters, and inverter/chargers to monitor and log data.

Characteristics
The eLOG01-G3 features various ports for connectivity, a reload button for clearing log records, a WORK indicator for device status, and a coin cell battery holder for maintaining the internal clock.

Button Instruction
To clear log records and restore to factory settings, press and hold the Reload button for 5 seconds.

Indicator Instruction
The Green LED blinks once every 2.5 seconds, indicating normal working status. The Red LED blinks once every 1 second or flashes fast (2Hz) to indicate different device statuses.

Operation Instruction
Ensure proper communication by using the included communication cables for connecting the logger to a PC or other devices.

Communication Cable
Use the included communication cables (CC-USB-MINIUSB-150U, CC- RS485-RS485-200U) to connect the logger to a PC for parameter setting and data download.

Download Software
Download and install the PC software “Solar Guardian” from the provided website to configure parameters, monitor devices, and download records.

Configure Parameters
Before downloading data records, ensure correct configuration of the eLOG01-G3 using the Solar Guardian software. Connect the logger to the PC using the appropriate cable and add devices for monitoring.

FAQ

Q: What should I do if the device is not working properly?
A: Check the connections and ensure proper communication between devices. Try clearing log records using the reload button.
Q: How do I adjust the clock accurately after restarting the eLOG01-G3?
A: Follow the instructions in the manual to set the clock accurately to prevent time disorder issues.

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Overview

The eLOG01-G3 series data logger is developed according to our latest communication technology standards, and can record device parameter in real- time through RS485 communication. The eLOG01-S-G3 is a single-channel logger that can only be connected to one device, and the eLOG01-M-G3 is a multi- channel logger that can connect up to 8 devices at the same time. All of them are simple to operate and easy to use.

Features

Record & download system data
Compatible with PC software & APP for real-time monitoring
Connect to PC via USB interface with high compatibility
Powered up by inverter communication interface
LED Indicator design, more intuitive display

Characteristics

No.	Port	Instruction
①	DEVICE COM interface (RJ45)	To connect the solar controller, inverter, and

inverter/charger.
②| Reload button| One key to clear log records and restore to factory settings.
③| WORK indicator| Indicate the device working status.
④| PC USB interface (Micro USB)| To set parameters of the eLOG01-G3 logger.
⑤| RS485 COM interface(RJ45)| To connect with PC, Bluetooth and other accessories, used for transparent transmission and data download.
⑥| Coin cell battery holder| To install the coin cell battery (CR1220), the eLOG01-G3 logger’s internal clock will still function normally even after it is powered off.

NOTE: After restarting the eLOG01- G3, please adjust the clock accurately; otherwise, it will lead to eLOG01-G3 time disordered.
NOTE: The eLOG01-G3 logger must be equipped with a coin cell battery (customer-supplied parts); otherwise the stored data timestamps will be abnormal after the logger is powered off and restarted.

Button Instruction

Button	Operation	Instruction
Reload button	Press and hold for 5s	Clear log records and restore to factory

settings.

Indicator Instruction

Indicator	Status	Instruction
Green LED	Blink once every 2.5 seconds	Normal working
Red LED	Blink once every 1 second	Device not connected, or abnormal

communication with device
Green LED/Red LED| Blink once every 1 second| When multiple devices are connected at the same time, one or more devices are abnormally communicating.
Red LED| Fast flashing (2Hz)| Clear log records

Operation Instruction

Communication Cable

Name	Model	Picture	Function
① Communication cable	CC-USB-MINIUSB-150U (Included accessory)	****	To

connect the PC, for logger’s parameters setting.
② RS485 communication on cable| CC-RS485-RS485-200U (Included accessory)| | To connect the solar controller, inverter, and inverter/charger etc.
---|---|---|---
③ PC communication on cable| CC-USB-RJ45-150 (Included accessory)| | To connect the PC for real-time monitoring, data download and export.

Note: The standard cable ② CC-RS485-RS485-200U is only suitable for RJ45 type products, if the communication port is not RJ45, please purchase an additional communication cable.

Download Software

Name	Model	Picture	Function
PC software	Solar Guardian	****	Configure the logger’s parameters, real-

time monitoring the device, or download the records.
Download website| https://www.epever.com/support/softwares/

Configure Parameters
Note: Before downloading data records, please configure the parameters of eLOG01-G3 correctly by the PC software “Solar Guardian.”

Install the PC software “Solar Guardian.” For detailed installation, please refer to the “Solar Guardian Installation,” which is stored in the installation package by default.
Connect the eLOG01-G3 to PC by standard cable ①.
Note: The RS485 communication cables connected to eLOG01-M-G3 need to be purchased additional.
Add the eLOG01-G3 and connected devices to the PC software “Solar Guardian”. For specific instructions, please refer to the “Solar Guardian PC” user manual.
Note: The “Comm ID (device communication ID)” for eLOG01-G3 is fixed as
On the main page of the PC software “Solar Guardian,” click “Parameter settings” in the upper navigation bar to enter the parameter setting page.
- eLOG01-S-G3 parameter settings:
- eLOG01-M-G3 parameter settings:

Data Storage
Configure the parameters correctly as per section 5.3, and then, disconnect the eLOG01-G3 and PC. If the working indicator of the eLOG01-G3 flashes green (about once every 2.5 seconds), the data storage is normal. The following diagram takes eLOG01-S-G3 as an example, the indication status of eLOG01-M-G3 is the same.

Note: eLOG01-S-G3 data storage interval defaults to 900 seconds, and eLOG01-M-G3 data storage interval defaults to 15 minutes. The same module can record a maximum of 20,000 data entries.

Real-time Monitoring
Note: Data transparent transmission is mainly aimed at PC software, Bluetooth and other accessories, which realizes real-time monitoring of the system by accessories while storing and recording data.

Connect the eLOG01-G3 to PC by standard cable③.
On the “Solar Guardian” main page, double click the device has been added to the COM port to check the real-time status.
Note: Please refer to the “Solar Guardian PC” user manual for details.

Historical Data Download and Export

Connect the eLOG01-G3 to PC by standard cable ③. The connection diagram is the same as 5.5 Real-time Monitoring.
On the “Solar Guardian” main page, click “History > Device History Export.”
Enter the “Device History Export” page, select “Historical Data” in the “Type” column, and click the “Generate” icon.
Note: Click “Headers” to select the parameter fields to be exported, and select all by default.
After the historical data is generated, they will be displayed in the form of a list on the page, as shown in the following figure.
Click the “Export” button in the upper right corner, select the storage location and input the name of the exported file, and click “Save.” If the message “Operation succeeded” is displayed on the page, the export is complete. You can view and analyse data by the exported file.

Specifications

Model	eLOG01- S-G3	eLOG01- M-G3
Input Voltage	4~10VDC (Powered by RS485 com. port)
Power Consumption	Power on <35mA, normal work <7mA, data export <20mA
Configuration Method	Configure and monitor by the PC software
Baud Rate	115200
Communication Method	RS485
Storage Interval	1~3600 seconds (configurable), 900 seconds by default	1~60