Contents

Contents
1. About this Manual .................................................................................. 3
1.1 Scope of Application ................................................................................................ 3
1.2 Target Reader ......................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Abbreviations .......................................................................................................... 3
2. Introduction ............................................................................................ 4
2.1 Product Overview ................................................................................................. 4
2.2 Function and Features ....................................................................................... 5
2.3 Scope of Application ........................................................................................... 5
2.4 Scope of Delivery .................................................................................................5
2.5 Environment ............................................................................................................6
2.6 Safety Symbols .....................................................................................................6
3. Indication................................................................................................. 7
3.1 LED Indication ......................................................................................................... 7
3.2 LCD Indication .........................................................................................................8
4. Installation .............................................................................................. 9
4.1 Location ..................................................................................................................... 9
4.2 Installation ................................................................................................................ 9
5. Connection ............................................................................................. 11
5.1 Preparation ..............................................................................................................11
5.2 Connection Area ....................................................................................................11
5.3 Connecting the Power ...................................................................................... 12
5.4 Connecting the Inverter ................................................................................... 12
5.5 Connecting the energy meter .......................................................................14
5.6 Connecting to the Ethernet ........................................................................... 16
5.7 *Connecting to the WiFi ................................................................................... 18
5.8 Connecting to DRMs ......................................................................................... 20
6. Web Server .......................................................................................... 22
6.1 Visiting the Web Server .................................................................................. 22

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6.2 Home ........................................................................................................................ 23

6.3 Ethernet .................................................................................................................. 24
6.4 Advanced................................................................................................................ 24
6.5 *Wireless................................................................................................................ 34
7. ZeverCloud APP .................................................................................. 36
7.1 Account Registration ........................................................................................36
7.2 Create a PV plant ...............................................................................................40
7.3 Connect Monitoring Management Device through WiFi ................ 43
7.4 Browse PV plant................................................................................................. 47
8. ZeverCloud website ............................................................................. 51
8.1 Account Registration ......................................................................................... 51
8.2 Create a PV plant ...............................................................................................52
8.3 Browse PV plant.................................................................................................53
8.4 Add a ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi.............................................................. 54
8.5 PV plant Sharing .................................................................................................54
8.6 Configuration Report ........................................................................................55
9. Trouble Shooting ..................................................................................57
9.1 LED Indication ....................................................................................................... 57
9.2 LED Indication of Network Interface........................................................ 57
9.3 LCD Indication .......................................................................................................58
9.4 FAQ ............................................................................................................................59
10. Technical Parameters ..................................................................... 60
11. Disposal ............................................................................................. 61
12. Contact Us........................................................................................ 62

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 About this Manual

1. About this Manual

This manual contains a detailed description of the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi,
including precautions, methods of installation and operating instructions.
The specifications described in this document apply to the current version of the
product. We reserve the right to make changes or to update our product to
introduce new functions and overall improvements. This specification is subject
to change without prior notice. Please contact Zeversolar to confirm the latest
revision.

1.1 Scope of Application

This manual applies to the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi firmware version 16B21-
663R+16B21-658R and later versions.

1.2 Target Reader

This manual is intended for authorized skilled installers, who have knowledge of
electrical safety. Safety warnings can be found in section 2.5. Please read this
manual carefully before installing.

1.3 Abbreviations
Table 1-1: Abbreviations
Abbreviation Designation
E-Today Daily Energy
E-Total Total Energy
LAN Local Area Network
WAN Wide Area Network
WLAN Wireless Local Area Network
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DNS Domain Name Server
PV Photovoltaic
Pac Alternating Current Output Power

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2. Introduction
The monitoring system plays an important role in the PV plant. Users can view
the PV Plants power generation data and fault information to avoid unnecessary
loss of power and non-scheduled downtime. Users can also maximize the
energy generating efficiency according to power generating data and reports.

2.1 Product Overview

The ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi collects the inverter’s data and events in the PV
plant. When an Internet connection is present, the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi will
upload the collected data to the ZeverCloud to facilitate on-line web monitoring
and data analysis.

Fig.2-1: System structure

In the system structure shown in Fig. 2-1, the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi
connects to the inverters via an RS485 bus and collects the inverter data,
which is then uploaded to the ZeverCloud for remote monitoring.

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2.2 Function and Features

 PV Plant monitoring via the ZeverCloud
 Communicates with up to 5 inverters
 Standard RS485 interface
 Remote monitoring via Ethernet or WiFi
 Power Management Capability
 5 days of storage
 Support smart energy meter
 0-export support

2.3 Scope of Application

The ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi is supports the following inverters and function:
Model Active power 0-export DRM
limit
Eversol TL1000~TL3000 Yes No No
Evershine Yes No No
TL3680~TL5000
Zeverlution 1000-3000S Yes Yes Yes
Zeverlution 3680-5000 Yes Yes Yes
Evershine TLC4000~6000 Yes Yes Yes
Eershine TLC8000~10000 Yes Yes Yes
Eversol TLC15~20K Yes No No
Zverlution Pro 30K/33K Yes Yes Yes

The sections marked with an * apply to the ZeverCom WiFi.

2.4 Scope of Delivery

Upon opening the packing box of the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi you will see the
following components, as shown in Table 2-1.

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Table 2-1: Components included in the scope of delivery
Component Quantity
ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi 1
Quick Installation Guide 1
Warranty card 1
2-pole plug 1
Screw (ST4×25) 2
Antenna (WiFi version) 1
Power supply Unit (optional) 1

Please check carefully that all of the components are found inside the packing
box. Please contact your distributor or local sales representative if a component
is missing.

2.5 Environment
 The ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi operational ambient temperature is -10 °C
to 60 °C
 Do not allow the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi to become damp or wet
during use
 Sudden disconnection of power to the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi or
disconnection of the RS485 cable under normal operation can lead to
data loss

2.6 Safety Symbols

Please pay attention to the following safety symbols in the manual:

Information
Provides information about installation or use.

Notice
Indicates the instructions must be followed in the correct order
to prevent problems.

Warning
Indicates the instructions must be followed in order to prevent
serious problems or injuries.

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3. Indication
3.1 LED Indication
The ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi displays the operating status to the user via LEDs.
The LED indicator panel is showed in Fig.3-1.

192.168.6.100
ZeverCom WiFi 11:20 04/11/2014

zeversolar
Fig. 3-1: LED indicator panel

The meanings of the LEDs are shown in the following Table 3-1.

Table 3-1: LEDs overview

LED
Status Explanation
designation
ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi is supplied with
Glowing green
voltage
ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi is not supplied with
Off
voltage
A WiFi connection has been established between
Glowing yellow
the ZeverCom WiFi and WLAN router.
Flashing yellow ZeverCom WiFI is sending or receiving data.
ZeverCom WiFi WiFi connection between
Off ZeverCom WiFi and router has not been
established
ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi is sending active
Flashing green
power limitation instructions to the inverter
ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi is sending data to the
Flashing green
inverter
ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi is receiving data from
Flashing red
the inverter

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3.2 LCD Indication

The LCD of the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi displays information to the user, for
example the status of the connection to the ZeverCloud, date&time and IP
address. Each information screen is displayed for 2 seconds. The various
information screens are shown in Table 3-2.

Table 3-2: Information Screens shown on the LCD

LCD indication Description

192.168.6.100
ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi’s IP address, time and date
11:20 04/11/2014
Disconnected ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi is not connected to the
ZeverCloud ZeverCloud

Connected ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi is connected to the

ZeverCloud ZeverCloud

“Total INV:05” is the total number of inverters

connected to the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi since the
Total INV:05 ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi was powered on
Online INV:03
“Online INV:03” is the number of inverters being
currently monitored by the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi

For example, if the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi is connected to the ZeverCloud, the

LCD displays “Connected ZeverCloud”. If ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi is not connected
to the ZeverCloud, the LCD displays “Disconnected ZeverCloud”. The normal
information shown on the LCD is described in table 3-2. For further information
about the LCD indication, please refer to section “9.3LCD Indication”.

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4. Installation
4.1 Location
The ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi should be installed indoors as extreme
temperatures, immersing in water, fire and strong impacts will damage the
ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi.
To take advantage of the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi ś self-powered feature the
maximum length of the RS485 cable between the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi and
the inverter is 20m.Should a separate power supply unit be used, the maximum
length is then increased to 1000m.
If the ZeverCom WiFi has the WiFi option, the antenna should be assembled as per
Fig. 4-1. Please ensure that the signal strength between the WLAN router and the
ZeverCom WiFi is strong enough to ensure a reliable wireless connection. Please
refer to section 5.6 for the WiFi setup instructions. If the ZeverCom WiFi is
connected to the WLAN router, the yellow WiFi LED will illuminate.

Fig. 4-1: Assemble the antenna

4.2 Installation
The ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi should be mounted on a wall as follows:

Step1: Select a suitable place for mounting.

Step2: Mark the positions of the drill holes on the wall (spacing of drill holes:
154mm).

Fig. 4-2: Mark the holes

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Step3: Drill the holes (diameter: 6mm, depth: at least 30mm).

Step4: Remove dust that may have accumulated from the drill holes.

Step5: Insert the screw anchors into the drill holes using a rubber mallet.

Step6: Screw in the screws until they protrude by 5mm.

Fig. 4-3: Screw in the screws

Step7: Hang the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi on the screws.

Step8: Tighten the screws.

Fig. 4-4: Tighten the screws

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5. Connection
5.1 Preparation
Table 5-1: Cables and wiring
Maximum
Type Requirements
length
1. Comply with the standards for structured
Network cabling according to EIA/TIA-568.
100m
cable 2. Shielded Ethernet cable (CAT-5E or higher).
3. UV resistant if used outdoors.
RS485
1. The same as network cable line 1000m
cable
DRMs cable
1. The same as network cable line 1000m
（DRED）

Remember to connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port

(RJ45 LAN connectors) and not to the RS485 port.

5.2 Connection Area

The ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi collects inverter(s) data and events, and uploads
them to the ZeverCloud via the Internet. This section shows how to connect with
the inverter and ZeverCloud.

Fig. 5-1: Overview of the connection area

The description of the connection area is shown in the following Table 5-2.
Table 5-2: Function and Description of the connection area
Item Function Description
A Power socket Connect to power supply

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B Meter port Connect to energy meter
C RS485 port Connect to inverters
D DRED port Connect to AS DRM DRED port
E Ethernet port Connect to router/switch

5.3 Connecting the Power

Requirements:
 Connect the RS485 cable directly to the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi.
 The maximum cable length for self powered operation is 20m.

If the RS485 cable between the Zevercom/ZeverCom WiFi and the inverter is
more than 20m, a separate power supply unit is required.
Connect the power supply unit to the Power socket (Item A in Fig. 5-1). Plug the
other end into a power outlet, and check that the power LED light turns on as
shown in Fig. 3-1(LED indicator panel).

If a separate power supply unit is used, it must satisfy the

following requirements:
1. EMC directive and low voltage directive of the European
parliament.
2. Output voltage between 7.5Vdc and 12Vdcand output
current at least 500mA.
3. DC output polarity .

5.4 Connecting the Inverter

This section describes how to connect the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi to the
inverter(s):

Step 1: For PV Plants with more than one inverter, connect each inverter in a
daisy chain configuration, shown in Fig. 5-2, with the RS485 cable.

Step 2: Connect the inverter closest to the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi to the

RS485 port of the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi (Item B in Fig. 5-1) as shown in Fig.
5-2.

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Fig. 5-2: Connection to the inverter

The pin order of the RJ45 socket and plug used by the RS485 port of the
ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi is shown in Fig. 5-3.

Fig. 5-3: Socket and plug definition of RJ45

The RS485 pin assignment of the RJ45 socket is shown in Table 5-3.

Table 5-3: RJ45-RS485 pin assignment

Pin Signal description
1 RX+
2 RX-
3 TX+
4 GND
5 GND
6 TX-
7 +7V
8 +7V

1. The RS485 port between the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi and

the inverter (Item C in Fig. 5-1) uses the RJ45 socket. Please
make sure to use the correct port.
2. The maximum communication distance of the whole RS485
bus is 1000m. Communication quality beyond this length is
not guaranteed and can also be influenced by the quality of
the RS485 cable.

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5.5 Connecting the energy meter

ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi can connect to Eastron smart energy meter to limit
the exported power of a PV plant. The energy meter must be connected at the
grid connection point, as shown in Fig. 5-4.
Please refer to the user manual of Eastron smart meter for its wiring details.

The ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi supports the following EASTRON energy meter

model:
 SDM630DC Modbus
 SDM630CT Modbus
 SDM120 Modbus
 SDM220 Modbus
 SDM230 Modbus

Fig. 5-4: System Connection with EASTRON smart energy meter

Smart meter "+/-" Pac means：Import power from grid/export

power to grid

ZeverCom smart meter communication parameters: Baud rate

9600bps; parity is none; 1 stop bit.

The energy meter has to connected to the Meter port of ZeverCom/ZeverCom

WiFi (Item B in Fig. 5-1), as shown in Fig. 5-5.

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Fig.5-5: Connection Energy Meter

The pin order of the Meter port of the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi is shown in Fig.
5-6.

Fig. 5-6: Socket definition

The Meter port pin assignment is shown in Table 5-4.

Table 5-4: Meter port pin assignment

Pin Signal description
1 RS485-A
2 RS485-B

1. The maximum cable length of RS485 is 1000m,

communication quality will be affected if the distance is
longer than this value.

For the information on how to set the power limitation of PV system,, please
refer to the “Active Power Limitation” section of “6.4.1 Power Management”

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5.6 Connecting to the Ethernet

The ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi requires an Internet connection in order to
provide remote monitoring. The connection between the ZeverCom/ZeverCom
WiFi and the Internet is shown in Fig. 5-7.
The ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi uses port #6655 and #80 to
communicate with the ZeverCloud. Both of these two ports
must be opened otherwise the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi
cannot connect to the ZeverCloud and upload data.

Internet

Internet
Zevercloud
Router

LAN

ZeverCom

RS485

Inverter_1 Inverter_2 Inverter_5

Fig. 5-7: Network connection

The ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi is connected to the network by simply connecting

the network cable from the router to the Ethernet port of ZeverCom/ZeverCom
WiFi (Item E in Fig. 5-1), as shown in Fig. 5-8.

Fig. 5-8: ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi linked network

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The ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi obtains an IP address from the router via DHCP
automatically and displays it on the LCD. The time it takes to connect to the
network depends on the network communication conditions.

The router needs to support DHCP services therefore the DHCP

services must be activated.

If the IP address of the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi is different

from the network segment assigned by the router,
Trouble shooting:
1. Make sure the DHCP service of router has been activated.
2. Check the connection between the ZeverCom/ZeverCom
WiFi and the router.
3. Check whether the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi is using a fix
IP address.
4. If the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi cannot obtain an IP address
from the router, it will use 169.254.*.*(* symbol is a random
number) as the default IP address.

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5.7 *Connecting to the WiFi

If users use the ZeverCom WiFi’s WiFi to connect to the router for remote
monitoring, the connection diagram is shown in Fig. 5-9.

WiFi

Internet Internet

ZeverCom WiFi Wireless Router Zevercloud

Fig. 5-9: WiFi connection

In order to achieve remote monitoring reliably, the following steps must be

taken.

Step1: Power on the ZeverCom WiFi and open the mobile device or laptop’s
WLAN page to find the ZeverCom WiFi’s wireless access point. The new access
point of the ZeverCom WiFi’s SSID called ZEVERSOLAR -XXXX is displayed, as
shown in Fig. 5-10. Connect to the access point using the mobile device or laptop
and enter the password as “zeversolar” when prompted.

Fig. 5-10: WLAN connection page

1. "XXXX" stands for the last four digits in the serial number.

Step2: Start the web browser and enterhttp://160.190.0.1. The internal website
opens.

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Step3: Select the wireless page and select a router in the [Wireless Network]
area to connect. The Password/Security Key dialog box opens, as shown in Fig.
5-11.

Fig. 5-11: connecting to wireless network

Step4: Enter the password of the wireless local network that you wish to
connect to. Do not enter the password of the router.

Step5: After approximately three minutes the WiFi of the ZeverCom WiFi will
connect to the wireless local network. The status indicator on the Wireless page
should display the icon and the yellow WiFi LED should now illuminate, as
shown in Fig. 5-12.

Fig. 5-12: WiFi Connection Instructions

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5.8 Connecting to DRMs

The inverter shall detect and initiate a response to all supported demand
response commands according to AS/NZS 4777.2:2015. The demand response
modes are described as follows:
Table 5-5: DRMs requirement
Mode Requirement
DRM 0 Operate the disconnection device
DRM 1 Do not consume power
DRM 2 Do not consume at more than 50% of rated power
Do not consume at more than 75% of rated power ANDSource reactive power
DRM 3
if capable
DRM 4 Increase power consumption(subject to constraints from other active DRMs)
DRM 5 Do not generate power
DRM 6 Do not generate at more than 50% of rated power
Do not generate at more than 75% of rated power ANDSink reactive power if
DRM 7
capable
DRM 8 Increase power generation(subject to constraints from other active DRMs)

Only DRM0, DRM5, DRM6, DRM7, DRM8 available.

Table 5-6: DRMs RJ45 Pin definition

Pin Pin definition
1 DRM1/5
2 DRM2/6
3 DRM3/7
4 DRM4/8
5 REF GEN/0
6 COM Load/0
7 NC
8 NC

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Fig. 5-13: DRMs RJ45 Connection Circuit

The DRMs function parameters setting, please refer to 6.4.1.

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6. Web Server
Information about the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi and the inverters connected to
the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi can be viewed via the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi’s
internal web pages. These can also be used to configure the power control and
network parameters.
The ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi’s built-in web server interface structure is shown
in Fig. 6-1.

Fig. 6-1: Structural hierarchy of the web server

6.1 Visiting the Web Server

6.1.1 Connecting via Ethernet
Input the IP address of the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi (shown on the LCD display)
in the browser’s address bar. For example, if the IP address shown on the
ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi is 192.168.7.67, then enter 192.168.7.67 in the
browser’s address bar and press the Enter key to display the
ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi’s internal web page, as shown in Fig. 6-2.

6.1.2 *Connecting via WiFi

If you want to connect to the ZeverCom WiFi via WiFi, please refer to section 5.8.
Once connected to the ZeverCom WiFi enter“160.190.0.1” in the browser’s
address bar, press the Enter key to display the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi’s
internal web page, as shown in Fig. 6-2.

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Fig. 6-2: ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi Web Server

6.2 Home
This page shows the information and state of the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi
equipment. It also shows the state of the connected inverterś which is shown in
Fig. 6-2.
If the inverter is working normally, it shows a green icon; otherwise the red
icon will be shown along with the error code.

You also can set the inverter power on/off by set menu.

Fig. 6-3: Inverter power on/off function

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6.3 Ethernet
Clicking the “Ethernet” tab takes you to the Ethernet page of the
ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFiś internal web page. From this page set the Ethernet
parameters can set by either using a static IP address or obtaining the IP address
automatically.

Fig. 6-4: Ethernet page

6.4 Advanced
The Advanced web page shows the advanced settings of the
ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi. For example the Multi-Function Switch and output
Power limit function can be configured. In addition the ZeverCom/ZeverCom
WiFiś firmware can be upgraded from this webpage.

6.4.1 Power Management

The ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi can regulate the power of the inverter(s)
according to the value of installed inverter capacity or the energy meter reading,
which are set by the user.

a) Active Power Limit

Tick “Active Power Limit” and fill in the total Inverter AC capacity to active Power
limit function. There are three modes of active power limitation which can be
selected.

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1. Please make sure the inverter AC capacity is correct,

otherwise the power limitation function cannot work
properly.

Fig. 6-5: Set Active Power Limitation Method

The following ways will introduce how to configure the three kinds of power
limitation.
For correct operation of this method the parameter: tem A – total inverter AC
capacity of PV system that must be entered, please refer to Fig. 6-6:

 Based on the Installed Inverter AC Capacity

In this method the AC output of the PV system will not exceed a set percentage
of the installed inverter AC capacity. For example, if a 20 % limitation on a 33
kWp PV system connected to an Zverlution Pro 33K has been set then the AC
output will not exceed 6.6kWac.

Click the “OK” button in bottom-right of this web page to ensure the setting
parameters take effect.

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The Fig. 6-6 Set parameters based on the AC capacity

Table 6-1: The indicator of the Item

Parameter Definition
a The sum of the rated power of all inverters in the PV
plant (Wac)
b The percentage of power output limitation based on
parameter b

 Power Limitation Based on the Energy Meter Reading

In this method the export power of the PV system at the point of connection will
not exceed the set value. For example, if 0 kWac export limit has been set in
“limit output power based on the energy meter reading ” then a 33 kWp PV
system connected to Zeverlution Pro 33K(33 kWac inverter) will reduce its AC
output power to ensure the export power at the smart meter won’t exceed 0
kWac.

Fig. 6-7 shows the system diagram of power limitation based the energy meter
reading.

Example for 0-export setting:

Please make sure all wire connection is correct before doing the settings on web
server.
Step 1: Tick “Active Power Limit” and fill in the total Inverter AC capacity to active
Power limit function.

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Step 2: Select “limit output power based on the energy meter reading” and set
out put power<=0W

Step 3: Select the correct smart meter of the PV sysem

Setp 4: Click the “OK” button in bottom-right of this web page to ensure the
setting parameters take effect.

The PV system will automatically to regulate inverter’s output power to make

sure inverter’s output power won’t exceed the load power, in this case, no PV
power can feed into the grid.

Fig. 6-7: Power flow & limitation based on the energy meter reading

For this method position 2 in Fig. 6-8 should be ticked.

Click the “OK” button in bottom-right of this web page to ensure the setting
parameters take effect.

The system power is calculated as following:

P_load – (P_1 + P_2) = P_meter

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The Fig. 6-8: Set parameters based on the energy meter reading

The “output power” value is e when P >= P_meter

Table 6-2: The indicator of the Item
Parameter Definition
a The sum of the rated power of all inverters in the
PV plant (Wac)
c It expect power reading of the energy meter
d The energy meter model

 Based on the AS DRMs Safety

The output power is be decided by DRMs command. Please refer the
section 4.3.

The Fig. 6-9: Set parameters based on AS DRMs safety

The “output power” value is e when P >= P_meter

Table 6-3: The indicator of the Item

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Parameter Definition
E Q value: The reactive value of inverter when
received the AS DRM7 Command
f It expect power reading of the energy meter

b) Active power feed-in at over frequency Limit

The Load speed is setted for inverter load speed when reconnection.

The Fig. 6-10: Set active power feed-in at over frequency Limit

c) Active power feed-in at over volt Limit

The Fig. 6-11: Set active power feed-in at over volt limit

d) Reactive Power Limit

There are four modes of reactive power limitation which can be selected.

 Cos(phi) fix mode: In this mode, the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi will regulate
the reactive power of inverter according to the Cos(phi) value which is set
by the user. Enter the Cos(phi) value and choose the phase as shown in Fig.
6-12.

Fig. 6-12: Cos(phi) fix mode

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 Cos(phi) variable mode: In this mode, the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi will
produce a curve according to the “P/Pn”, “Cos(phi)” and the phase of points
1,2,3 and 4, and will regulate the reactive power according to this curve, as
shown in Fig. 6-14.

Fig. 6-13: Cos(phi) variable mode

Cosφ

0.95

Leading

1 P/Pn
0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

Lagging
0.95

Fig. 6-14: Cos(phi) variable Cure

 Q fix mode: In this mode, the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi will regulate the
reactive power of the inverter according to the Q value which is set by the
user. You need to input the Q value and choose the phase as shown in Fig.
6-15.

Fig. 6-15: Q fix mode

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 Q variable mode: In this mode, the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi will produce
a curve according to the “U/Un”, “Q value” and phase position of points 1,2,3
and 4, and will regulate the reactive power according to this curve, as
shown in Fig. 6-17.

Fig. 6-16: Q variable mode

0.50

Leading

1 U/Un
0.96 1.00 1.04 1.08 1.12

Lagging
0.50

Fig. 6-17: Q variable Cure

To cancel the output power limit function untick the checkbox and click the “OK”
button.

Please ensure that the inverter supports the Output Power Limit
function.

6.4.2 Safety Setting

The ZeverCom also supports setting the safety parameters of the inverter.

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Choose the safety standard and then set the protect threshold below. And press
the “OK” button.

Fig. 6-18: Safety Parameters

6.4.3 Updating Firmware

The firmware of the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi can also be updated. It can also
update the inverter’s firmware. Enter the Advanced page and click the “choose
file” in the Update Firmware section to select the new firmware and then click
the “OK” button to update.

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Fig. 6-19: Update Firmware

6.4.4 Restart
Enter the Advanced page of the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi and click the “OK”
button at the Restart section to restart the device.

Fig. 6-20: Restart ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi

6.4.5 Restore to Factory

Enter the Advanced page of the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi and click the “OK”
button in the Restore to Factory section to restore all the parameters of the
ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi to the factory settings.

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Fig. 6-21: Restore to Factory

This operation will delete all user data

6.5 *Wireless
This page shows the list of wireless Networks that ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi
can connect to. If you want to change the connected WiFi network, please refer
to section5.7.

Fig. 6-22: Wireless Network

The wireless network IP information is shown as below Fig 6-23. This refers to
the “Ethernet” section.

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Fig. 6-23: Wireless IP information

This page shows the WiFi SSID and password information, you can
change the SSID and WiFi password accordingly (default password
is ‘zeversolar’). To ensure highest security of your system, please
change the default password ‘zeversolar‘ and keep the new
password confidential. If you do not change the password, you
expose your system to a risk of unauthorized access by persons who
know the default password and are within the reach of the WiFi
network.

Fig. 6-24: SSID & Password reset

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7. ZeverCloud APP
ZeverCloud APP is a terminal application used on smartphone for users provided
with a Zeversolar ZeverCom / ZeverComWiFi data loggers. These data loggers
transfer the operational data to the ZeverCloud server via the internet and
enable the users to monitor their PV plants and inverters remotely via a smart
mobile device.
You can visit and download ZeverCloud APP via the following website on your
mobile phone：
Android:
https://www.zeversolar.com/products/productline-detail/productline/detail/en-z
evercloud/#download-data-link

Fig. 7-1: Android QR code

IOS:
https://itunes.apple.com/cn/app/zevercloud/id1147038131?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8

Fig. 7-2: IOS QR code

7.1 Account Registration

First time users of the ZeverCloud APP are required to register an account via

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the ZeverCloud APP or via the ZeverCloud website. Monitoring can then be
performed after the user has registered and created a PV plant.

Step 1: Open ZeverCloud APP which has been downloaded and installed on your
device, as shown in fig. 7-3.

Fig. 7-3: Home Page

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Step 2: Click the button marked with a ‘1’ in Fig. 7-3 to enter the login page, as
shown in Fig. 7-4

Fig. 7-4: Login

Step 3: Click the button marked with a ‘1’ in Fig. 7-4, click ‘Register’ to enter the
registration page, input the available e-mail address and login password

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(Password length must be over 6 digits and less than 32 digits, capital and small
English letter A(a)-Z(z) and numbers 0-9 can be accepted).

Fig. 7-5: Registration

Step 4: After the registration has been completed, ZeverCloud will send an
activation e-mail. Activate your ZeverCloud account according to the information
in the e-mail. If there is no activation mail in your inbox, please check your spam
folder.

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7.2 Create a PV plant

Step 1: Open ZeverCloud APP which has been downloaded and installed already,
as shown in Fig. 7-3

Step 2: Click the button marked with a ‘1’ in Fig.7-3 to enter the login page, as
shown in Fig.7-4

Step 3: Input your user name and password in the area as shown in Fig.7-4 to
login to ZeverCloud APP. If the login is successful you will enter the page with a
PV plant list as shown in Fig.7-6 (prompt: if you have not created, nor being
shared with any PV plant, the PV plant list will be blank).

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Fig.7-6: PV plant list

Step 4: Click the “Create New Plant” button in the navigation bar at the bottom of
the screen as shown in Fig. 7-6 to enter the PV plant create page as shown in Fig.
7-7. Follow the prompts on the page to establish a PV plant, input
ZeverCom/ZeverComWiFi and PV plant information to finish the creation of PV

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plant. The serial number and registry number of the monitoring device can be
entered by clicking the scan button marked with a ‘1’ as shown below to scan the
QR code on the label of monitoring device (ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi).

Fig.7-7: Create a PV plant

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 ZeverCloud APP

During PV plant creation, it is very important to choose the

correct time zone. Please select the correct time zone where
the PV plant is located in Position 2 shown in Fig. 7-7.

When establishing a PV plant, it is necessary to input the serial

number and registry number of the ZeverCom/ZeverCom
WiFi., or or to scan a QR code which contains these two pieces
of information. Thisinformation can be found on the
ZeverCom/ZeverComWiFi label.

7.3 Connect Monitoring Management Device through WiFi

Keep APP logging in.
Open WLAN configuration on your mobile devices, search WiFi SSID of your
ZeverCom. The default WiFi SSID of ZeverCom starts with
ZEVERSOLAR-XXXX, i.e.: Testing SSID: ZEVERSOLAR-8894 as shown in fig. 7-8
below:

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Fig.7-8: Wireless network list

Click SSID of ZeverCom, type in password as shown in fig (default

password: zeversolar).

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Fig. 7-9: Enter the password

Smartphone connected to ZeverCom successfully, as shown in fig. 7-10.

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Fig.7-10: Connected to the WiFi

Click the ‘Connect WIFI’ button in the navigation bar at bottom as shown in Fig.
7-7 to enter the WiFi configuration page as shown in Fig.7-11. Here you can
modify the WIFI password of the monitoring devices, as well as modify the
account name and password of the router. You can switch routers here as well
as shown in the area marked with ’1’ in Fig. 7-11.

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Fig. 7-11: WiFi configuration

Before open the page of “Connect WIFI”, make sure you
have manually connected your terminal mobile device to
the WiFi of the monitoring device.

7.4 Browse PV plant

You can enter any PV plant by clicking the plant list as shown in Fig.7-6.This
allows you to view the power generation data of the PV plant as well as inverter
events. The menu structure is shown in Fig.7-12:

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Fig.7-12: Menu structure of PV plant monitoring page

7.4.1 Overview
This menu provides summarized information such as current Power, Total
Income, E-Today, E-Month, E-Total as well as power generation charts like,
current day real-time power, current month’s daily power, current year’s
monthly power, annual summarized power generation, as shown in Fig. 7-13.
E-Total: is the total energy that generated by all inverters connected to the
monitoring device from the day the PV plant is created

Fig.7-13: Overview

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7.4.2 Charts
This menu provides detailed curve graphs, i.e: DC input voltage Vpv, DC input
current Ipv and AC output power Pac of the PV plant and every inverter, as
shown in Fig.7-14:

Fig.7-14: Charts

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7.4.3 Devices
This menu provides the status of monitoring devices, as well as other contents
such as relevant parameter error information of inverters that are connected to
this monitoring device, as shown in Fig.7-15

Fig.7-15: Devices

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8. ZeverCloud website
The ZeverCloud is a cloud service platform for users provided by Zeversolar.
The ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi transfers the operation data to the ZeverCloud
server via the Internet to enable the users to monitor their PV plants and
inverters remotely through a computer or a mobile device.

You can visit ZeverCloud via the following website on a PC:

http://www.zevercloud.com. For the Android or IOS user, refer chapter 7.7 to
download ZeverCloud APP.

To monitor the PV plant and inverter with ZeverCloud, the

ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi and Internet must be functioning
normally.

8.1 Account Registration

Users who use ZeverCloud for the first time are required to register an account
in ZeverCloud. Monitoring can then be performed after the user has registered.

Step 1: Input http://www.zevercloud.com in the browser and open the main page
of ZeverCloud as shown in Fig. 8-1.

Fig. 8-1: Registration and login page

Step 2: Click the button marked with a “1” in Fig .8-1, click “CREATE AN ACCOUNT”
to enter the registration page, and register a user account according to the
prompts.

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Step 3: After the registration has been completed, ZeverCloud will send an
activation email. Activate your ZeverCloud account according to the information
in the email. If there is no activation mail in your inbox, please check your spam
box.

If you did not receive an email from Zevercloud, it could be:

1. The email was identified as junk mail. Please check the spam
folder. If the email from ZeverCloud was identified as junk
mail, please add the address of ZeverCloud into your white
list to avoid future emails from ZeverCloud being identified
as junk mail.
2. You may have input an email address which is different
from the one you used for registration. Please confirm if the
email was sent to another email address. Please reregister
if you entered an unknown email address when entering
account information.

8.2 Create a PV plant

Step1: Enter http://www.zevercloud.com in the address bar of the browser and
open the home page of ZeverCloud as shown in Fig. 8-1.

Step2: Input your user name and password in the area marked with a “1” in Fig. 8-
1 to login to ZeverCloud. If the login is successful you will enter the web page
with a PV plant list as shown in Fig. 8-2.

Fig. 8-2: Setting up a new PV plant

Step3: Click Position 1 in Fig. 8-2 to enter the PV plant establishing page as
shown in Fig. 8-3. Follow the prompts on the page to establish a PV plant.

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Fig. 8-3: Enter the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi and PV plant information

to finish the creation of PV plant

During PV plant creation, it is very important to choose the

correct time zone. Please select the correct time zone where
the PV plant is located in Position 4 shown in Fig. 8-3.

When establishing a PV plant, it is necessary to input the serial

number and registry number of the ZeverCom/ZeverCom
WiFi. This information can be found on the
ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi label.

8.3 Browse PV plant

You can enter any PV plant by clicking the plant list. This allows you to view the
power generation data of the PV plant as well as inverter events. The menu
structure is shown in Fig. 8-4:
Plant Monitoring Page

Power & Co2 Avoided

Over View Input Output Event
Energy & Income

Fig. 8-4: Menu structure of PV plant monitor page

8.3.1 Overview
This menu provides information such as E-Today, E-Total and the Yield of the
entire PV plant. It also provides the power generation graph of the PV plant.

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8.3.2 Power & Energy
This menu provides detailed graphs such as power & energy of each inverter in
the PV plant.

8.3.3 Input
This menu provides detailed graphs such as Input PV Vpv & Ipv of each inverter
in the PV plant.

8.3.4 Output
This menu provides detailed graphs such as Vac, Iac & Fac of each inverter in the
PV plant.

8.3.5 Co2 Avoided & Income

This menu provides detailed graphs such as Co2 Avoided & Income.

8.3.6 Event
This menu provides detailed information of each inverter’s work state.

8.4 Add a ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi

A ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi can be added to a PV plant as follows:

Step1: Login to ZeverCloud and enter Configuration→Device Management page.

Step2: Enter the serial number and registry key of the ZeverCom/ZeverCom
WiFi into the textbox shown in Fig. 8-5.

Fig. 8-5: Add more ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFis to the PV plant

Step3: Click the “Add monitor” button and the new ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi will
be added.

8.5 PV plant Sharing

Your PV plant can be shared with other ZeverCloud users, to enable other users
to view your PV plant. You can also configure the sharing authority when sharing
it.

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Step1: Login into ZeverCloud and enter the Configuration→Shared Configuration

page.

Fig. 8-6: PV plant sharing

Step2: Click , an “Add a shared user window” will appear; enter the user
account that needs to be shared.

Step3: In the check box in Fig. 8-6, you can configure the authorities of the
shared users.

8.6 Configuration Report

ZeverCloud can email you the daily and monthly operation state of the PV plant,
including the amount of generated energy, yield, CO2 emission reduction and
other information. In addition it can also inform you of events of the PV plant by
email. This function can be configured as follows:

Step1: Login to ZeverCloud and enter Configuration→Report Configuration page.

Step2: First click “No” to activate this function as shown in Fig. 8-7.

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Fig. 8-7: Activate the configuration report

Step3: After the above steps, click the “Save” button to save your settings, then
click “Test” button to send to an email immediately.

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9. Trouble Shooting
9.1 LED Indication
Some faults can be identified by looking at the LEDs.
LED Status Description Solutions

Power supply is Check the power supply. Make sure

Off
abnormal the power supply outlet is normal

The ZeverCom Please check the router is

WiFi’s WiFi cannot functioning as normal. Ensure the
Off
connect to the Wifi has been set in accordance with
router section 5.6
Green off System error Restart ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi
Red light
Inverter did not send Check that the connection between
does not
data to inverter and ZeverCom/ZeverCom
flash after
ZeverCom/ZeverCo WiFi is not damaged or
green light
m WiFi disconnected
flashed

9.2 LED Indication of Network Interface

LED Status Description Solutions
Check whether the connection
between router and
No connection
Off ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi is
Yellow established
normal. Ensure the router is turned
light(link)
on.
Connection NA
On
established
Check whether the connections
Communication is between router/switch and
off
Green abnormal ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi are
light normal.
(activity) Data is being NA
Flashing transmitted or
received

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9.3 LCD Indication

The LCD information of the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi can help with
troubleshooting as follows:
Display Solutions
169.254.1.100 The ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi cannot obtain IP from router,
11:20 04/11/2014 please check the Ethernet cable or the router.

Total INV:05 Two inverters connected to the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi are

Online INV:03 not being monitored. Check whether the RS485 cable is
normally connected or restart the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi.
WAN Abnornal The ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi cannot be connected with
Check Network ZeverCloud. Please check the connection between the
ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi and the Internet.
INV SN. Empty The inverter connected to the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi has
no serial number. Please contact our after-sales service
personnel.
INV SN. Invalid More than one connected inverter has the same serial
number. Please contact our after-sales service personnel.

INV SN. Space The serial number of the inverter connected to the
ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi is blank. Please contact our after-
sales service personnel.
Non-existent SN. Confirm whether the SN on the label of ZeverCom/ZeverCom
WiFi is the same as that displayed in the built-in Web server. If
not, please contact our after-sales service personnel.
The ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi has not been added to your PV
Unbind
Zevercloud plant in ZeverCloud. Please add the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi
into your plan as described in section 7.4.
The IP address shown in 1. Confirm whether the Internet cable connection between the
the ZeverCom/ZeverCom ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi and the router is normal.
WiFi is not in the same 2. Confirm whether the DHCP of the Router is activated.
network segment as the 3. Restart the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi.
IP address distributed by
the router.
The time displayed on the Adjust the time zone of PV plant in ZeverCloud to the time
LCD of the zone you are in.
ZeverCom/ZeverCom
WiFi is incorrect.

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9.4 FAQ

Q1. How can I confirm whether all the inverters are connected to the
ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi?

Method 1: Check the LCD on the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi. The “Online INV*”on
the LCD display of ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi shows the number of inverters
currently being monitored. Check whether this number is the same as the
number of inverters connected to this ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi through the
RS485 cable.

Method 2: In the home menu of built-in web server in the ZeverCom/ZeverCom

WiFi, check whether the number of online inverters is the same as the number
of inverters connected to the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi. Refer to section 6.2.

Q2. How can I confirm whether the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi is successfully

connected to ZeverCloud?

Check the LCD on the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi. If it shows “Connected

ZeverCloud”, it means the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi is successfully connected
to the ZeverCloud. “Disconnected Zevercloud” means the ZeverCom/ZeverCom
WiFi is disconnected from the ZeverCloud.

Q3. Why can’t I open the web page of the ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi’s web
server?

Check whether the IP address displayed on the LCD of ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi

and the IP address of the computer are in the same network segment. If not,
please use a computer that is in the same network segment with the
ZeverCom/ZeverCom WiFi to login.

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Technical Parameters

10. Technical Parameters

Model A10078-10 A10078-00
Electrical Data
Power supply DC: 7.5V~12V, Max. 0.3A DC: 7.5V~12V, Max. 0.3A
Max. power 2.5W 1.5W
consumption
Communication
Communicate with the 4-wires RS485 4-wires RS485
inverter
Communicate with 2-wires RS485 2-wires RS485
energy meter
Communicate with Ethernet Ethernet
router
Number of directly Max. 5 Max. 5
connected inverters
WiFi communication 2.4GHz 802.11 b/g/n --
WEP/WPA/WPA2 PSK
Interface
Ethernet 10/100 Mbit/s, RJ45 (for 10/100 Mbit/s, RJ45 (for
Router) Router)
RS485 4-wires 4-wires
Meter(RS485) 2-wires 2-wires
Max. communication range
RS485 1000m 1000m
Ethernet 100m 100m
DRMs 1000m 1000m
Meter 1000m 1000m
Mechanical data
Dimensions (W x H x D) 138x87.5x31mm 138x87.5x31mm
in mm
Weight 260g 230g
Installation Wall, Indoor Wall, Indoor

Environmental conditions
Operation -10℃ to +60℃ -10℃ to +60℃
Storage and shipment -30℃ to +80℃ -30℃ to +80℃
Relative air humidity 5% to 95%, non-condensing 5% to 95%, non-condensing
Protection class IP20 IP20

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11. Disposal
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must
not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your
responsibility to dispose of your old equipment by handing it over to a
designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic
equipment.

The separate collection and recycling of your

waste equipment at the time of disposal will
help to conserve natural resources and
ensure that it is recycled in a manner that
protects human health and the environment.

For more information about where you can

drop off your waste equipment for recycling,
please contact your local city office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.

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12. Contact Us
If you have any technical problems concerning our products, please contact
SMA service.

SMA New Energy Technology (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd

Tel.: +86 512 6937 0998

Fax: +86 512 6937 3159
E-mail: [email protected]
Factory add.: No.588 Gangxing Road, Yangzhong Jiangsu, China
Headquarters add.: Building 9 No.198 Xiangyang Road, Suzhou 215011, China

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