SunPower 513407 SunPower Monitoring System with PVS5c User Manual

SunPower Corporation SunPower Monitoring System with PVS5c

User Manual

PV Supervisor 5c (PVS5c) Power Cord (2) Cellular Antennas
Hazardous voltage! DO NOT power up the monitoring system until after you complete Section 2.
Refer to the manufacturer’s manual for installation instructions.
Ethernet Inverter Communication
Connect an Ethernet cable from the PVS5c LAN1 port to the
appropriate inverter connection. Follow the manufacturer
guidelines to daisy chain linear connection schemes from
inverter to inverter.
Connect to customer’s Internet using
Ethernet cable or Wi-Fi network (unless
using cellular communication only.
Internet Connection
Quick Start Guide: SunPower Monitoring System with PVS5c
Follow these instructions to install, congure, and commission the PVS Supervisor 5c (PVS5c) to start receiving monitoring data.
See the safety and installation manual for complete instructions.
Kit Contents
• Small athead screwdriver
• RJ45 crimp tool
• Wire cutter
• Wire stripper
• Laptop with Chrome or Firefox installed
• Ethernet cable
• Your SunPower monitoring website credentials
• (Optional) Customer’s Wi-Fi network and password
PVS5c Connection Diagram
You Will Need
PVS5c Installation Instructions
1. Mount and Connect Power to the PVS5c
Warning! Do not power up the system until after you complete Section 2
and are ready to congure the PVS5c.
1. Select an installation location following these guidelines.
• Indoors unless installed in a Type 4, waterproof, enclosure
• Where it is free from moisture
• Where it is free from extreme temperatures
• Mounted at with the vents free from obstruction
2. Attach the (2) provided screw-in cellular antennats to connectors.
3. Open the DIN rail retention latch with a
small screwdriver.
4. Place the PVS5c at or with the front
edge facing up on DIN rail.
5. Close the DIN rail retention latch and
verify that the unit is securely attached
to the DIN rail.
6. Insert the provided power cord into the
connecter on the back of the PVS5c.
Important! Do not plug the power cord
into a power outlet until you have completed Section 2.
2. Connect Communications to PVS5c
SunPower recommends connecting PVS5c directly to the customer’s router with
an Ethernet cable.
1. Connect to customer’s Internet using Ethernet cable or Wi-Fi network (unless
using cellular communication only).
2. To connect communication for inverters:
• Using Ethernet connections: Connect an Ethernet cable from the
PVS5c LAN1 port to the appropriate inverter connection. Follow the
manufacturer guidelines to daisy chain linear connection schemes
from inverter to inverter.
• Using RS-485 Connection: Connect the cable with a blue connector
from the PVS5c RS-485 2-WIRE communications port (blue) and land
wires in the only, or rst, inverter in the daisy-chain.
D-AUX
RS-485
2-Wire LAN1
RS-485
2/4-Wire WAN/
LAN2
3. Connect an external meter to either a RS-485 port or an Ethernet LAN
port depending on the meter interface.
3. Use the PVS Management App to Commission
1. Plug the PVS5c power cord into a grounded outlet when you are ready
to commission the monitoring system.
2. Turn laptop Wi-Fi o.
3. Connect an Ethernet cable from laptop to PVS5c LAN1 port.
4. Open a browser (Chrome or Firefox) and type:
www.sunpowerconsole.com.
5. Follow the instructions to set up communication, check rmware,
discover devices, verify device operation, and commission the site.
Safety Instructions
• Installation is to be performed only by qualied, trained personnel
with the necessary skills and knowledge to work on this type of
electrical device. No service is possible on the PVS5c except changing
the Cellular SIM card.
• Perform all electrical installations in accordance with any national and
local codes, such as the National Electrical Code (NEC) ANSI/NFPA 70.
• This enclosure is suitable for use indoors or when mounted inside a
Type 4 Electrical Enclosure. Operating ambient from -30°C to 60°C.
• Before connecting power, the PVS5x must be securely mounted to DIN
rail as described in this document.
• The PVS5x contains limited internal transient surge protection. For
installations in areas at risk of surges generated by high voltage
utilities, industry or by lightning, it is recommended that an external
surge protective device also be installed.
• Do not attempt to repair the PVS5c. If the PVS5c fails, please return the
unit to your distributor for servicing. Tampering with or opening the
enclosure voids the product warranty.
Safety Certication
• UL listed for for indoor use (Type 1).
• The PVS5c is not a utility meter, disconnect device, or power
distribution device.
FCC Compliance
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC and CE RF radiation exposure limits
set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be
installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator
and your body.
Caution
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
This device and it’s antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter except in accordance
with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures.
Refer to the manufacturer’s manual for installation instructions.
RS-485 Inverter Communication
Connect the cable with a blue connector from the PVS5c RS-485
2-WIRE communications port (blue) and land wires in the only,
or rst, inverter in the daisy-chain.
Connect using your laptop and
commission the monitoring system at:
www.sunpowerconsole.com
PVS5 Management App
Quick Start Guide: SMS PVS5c
517125 Rev A
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