Manual - Midsummer Solar PV Wholesale
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1. r e fr e s s 2 The Home Login page will then be shown Enter the Serial ID and Password foundon the back of the Solo PV www fromgeo eu pv XXXSFX4X 9 XXXSFX4X www9w99w 3 Once logged in you will see the Terms and Conditions screen Read and tick to confirm I have read and agree to the terms L LI ams nm LIN JE LLL tam um s oom and ima me ro erro es me gemi dr ri Lee e Oo and conditions and continue 4 Youwillnow be taken to the welcome screen The Data Window will be greyed out as there has not been any data Please install the Data Upload Tool by following the link below uploaded yet Solo PV Display User Manual page 15 STEP 2 Download 1 Select the Data Uploader button to start the procedure of installing the SD Uploader tool Click me to install Data Uploader r s s e s e e e e e e e s s e s e s e e e s e e s e s e s e s e s s e e e e e h __20_ 2 e s r s 2 First of all download Adobe AIR the uploader needs this to run the program Download for free at http get adobe com air Data Uploader Vow Sete PV Jupiay due erergy gi Gets orlo Pe SO cart erer Kwa mrs vm mme a fee SO KRE 100 tc ements jt if up2. i re i SS eee re r ea see eee Ss 2 When data files are found on the SD card you will be prompted with a message to start the upload Ready to upload 1 data file r _ s s s r r r M M 3 Select Start upload to begin the upload When the upload is complete you will see the following message Upload Complete https www fromgeo eu SoloPv an Ecce i bla E da cic bcc Ll c dcc dd icc cc ccc ici c Cc LL cci N c 1 Log back into if not still logged in www fromgeo eu pv and the Data Window should now be active Press the data window button to view the energy generated 2 The following buttons can provide extra information about the electricity you generate Electricity you have produced that day The amount you generated in s The amount of Carbon you would have used if pulled from the grid The ability to download and save daily totals or daily breakdowns into a CSV fomat Solo PV Display User Manual page 17 Troubles
3. Li l gt MAIAH H 2 K KHMK K iti K i N _ __ _ lt lt gt s e _ lt u u xm pX H E _ N mMMH YY X lt gt Y _ _ e r Communications Icon This indicates that the Display is paired and connected to the Transmitter If the 4 is flashing see page 18 wr crea xx Te f i a i a SG Si Si fi Unc Y GT v Cc lt gt Sr Fi r fa SG a fi 5 i Co n Ss a ff SS ey Total use This shows the history of generation cost and CO for today yesterday and the last 7 days or only the total generation since installation ee Outer amp Inner gauge The Outer gauge is a graphical view of today s generation e g if you have selected a 2kW PV array the outer dial will show up to 16kWh of generation for a 3kW PV array 24kWh for a 4kW PV array 32kWh The inner gauge is the target and is set to 50 of what we expect your solar panels to generate The Tick is displayed when it is currently the best time for you to turn on your main appliances 750W or above as sufficient electricity is now being generated Solo PV Display User Manual page 7 Installation Guide The instructions below show you how to set up your Solo PV which has already been paired to the Transmitter at the factory Step 1 Display 1 Begin the set up by powering up the Display with the power supply provided 2 Turnonthe Solo PV Displ
4. CO GreenEnergyOptions 5 Solo PV Display total today LA Introduction We would like to thank you for buying the Solo PV which is designed to show you how much electricity your solo panels are generating This manual explains how to set up and use your Solo PV The Solo PV is designed to help you learn about the electricity that you are generating and to spot the best times to use your energy hungry appliances This will help you to reduce your CO output and save money Safety Notice AN It is important to observe some simple safety precautions when using this product Please read this important information before continuing Safe operation of the Solo PV is impaired if used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer VA The Solo PV product is designed to be installed simply without the need for a qualified electrical installer There is no need to open fuse boxes connect or disconnect any cabling It is designed to be used inside a suitable building or meter cabinet Do not fit rechargeable batteries When fitting the LED Reader ensure the meter connection is clear of debris and is not perished in any way cracked or page 2 The Solo PV gives you lots of visual feedback on the energy you are generating and the money and carbon you are saving in comparison with using electricity from the grid The data shown on the Display is live so you can see instantly how much electricity y
5. M x 2px xcu E a z 2 a a a a 2 a a a iK i Setting the On amp Off Display Press the middle button Use the 9 amp Oto set the time at which you want the Display to come on or off total today mim HI Use the 9 amp Oto set the time you wish the display to turn off Then press the middle button Sea Eciam 2 DT sacs sss csc ss sacs ss cscs ssc Setting the Pulse Press the middle button Use the amp to set the correct pulse rate This will be displayed on your meter and will typically be 1000 impulses If in doubt locate total today your generation meter and match the Solo PV Display pulse rate with the meter pulse rate for accurate readings r Pr r Pr s m s r r x r s o o r r Solo PV Display User Manual MyEnergy Online Service Upload the data from your Solo PV Display to your own webpage to see all your solar generation information For free you will be able to view day by day all of your generation infor
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7. Login Details A On the back of the Display you will find your Serial ID and Password This is what is used to Login to www fromgeo eu pv and to upload data using the SD uploader tool Q What is the USB port used for on the back of the Solo PV A This is used by Green Energy Options to diagnose and upgrade the Solo PV Q What is the 4 icon used for top left of the Display kWh gt A This is not used on the Solo PV and therefore will not light up or flash Solo PV Display User Manual Speedometer Segments Each segment of the Speedometer will images below show three figures the first light up when the generation exceeds the shows the value for a 2kW array the value as shown below The segments on second shows 3kW and the third a 4kW the Speedometer have different values array You can set the size of your array depending on the size of your array The using the instructions on page 7 2kW Array size Each segment of the speedometer will light up when the generation exceeds the values shown When is selected the segments are Oto 1555 kW 1620 to 1945 kW Q 2010 to 2200 kW ecu lua rcm ea o d 3kW Array size Each segment of the speedometer will light up when the generation exceeds the values shown When is selected the segments are Oto 2330 kW 2430 to 2910 kW Q 3010 to 3300 kW dr Epp ere ee ea aj a ue Ca er es rs ce es ieri M S uu E 4kW Array size Eac
8. ay it will show the software version then Card in screen followed by the main screen 3 Hold the middle Set button in for three to four seconds until Set Year is displayed You can now set up your Display by following the steps show on page 12 amp 13 Step 2 Transmitter 1 Open the unit by pressing the button and pulling the outer cover away from the bottom 2 Remove the battery tab from the Transmitter page 8 3 The green light will flash to show that the batteries are working Solo PV Display User Manual Step 3 LED Reader 1 Find the pulse output on the genera 3 Place the LED Reader over the velcro tion meter circle on the generation meter ensuring 2 Stick the velcro circle over the pulse that the GEO logo is facing you output on the generation meter O gt Step 4 LED Reader amp Transmitter 1 Ensure the LED Reader is firmly connected to the Transmitter sometimes requiring a second push to make a connection Solo PV Display User Manual page 9 Step 5 Confirming Connection Note We strongly recommend that you only power up the Display using the power supply provided 1 On the Display the 4 will now be on this could take up to two minutes other wise please refer to the troubleshooting section see page 18 The 4 shows that the Display is communicating with the Transmitter B Wi Ln ho JAS ud C
9. displayed 2 Press the middle Set button to return to the main screen middle Set button 3 Nowgetthe Transmitter remove the lid and take out one battery 4 On the Display press the Pair button on the back this time just a short press you do not want to see NET LEFT You should see a pairing screen with the channel indicated at the top 5 While the pairing screen counts round press and hold the Pair button on the Transmitter small brown button next to the green light mentioned in Step 2 on page 8 and put the battery back in Keep the button held in for 2 seconds The green light next to the pairing button should flash Wait for a couple of seconds and the Display will show a Pair screen with a Tick Press the middle Set button to go back to the main screen Solo PV Display User Manual 6 If the pair X screen appears you have not managed to pair in the time allocated simply press the middle Set button and go back to step 1 7 Once paired press the middle Set button to return to the main screen Within 2 minutes the 4 should light up Q The icon is on but the Display is still not receiving information A Ensure that the LED Reader is placed correctly over the Pulse output and securely fastened using the Velcro ensuring that the GEO logo is facing you as shown in the picture below Q Why is the Battery symbol flashing A We expect the Transmitter batter
10. er is powered by 3 X AA batteries and has already been pre paired with the Display Solo PV Display User Manual SD Card LED Reader The LED Reader will work with any generation meter with a visible pulse output you will be able to find the pulse output on the face of your meter SD Card The SD card included is already inserted into the top of the Display This memory card is used to store the generation data and allows the user to upload this data to MyEnergy Online Service see page 14 page 5 Display Overview N LL f Am Will QQ D ailla ann aen anni A nn E an ran atr E I E E E nas E E NA E IE IRA anian air anaa 4 Left button Used to navigate through the units of measurement when in settings mode use this button to decrease the value see page 11 Middle Set button Used to navigate through the history L1 Yesterday L7 Last 7 days MR Total gereration since installation To enter the settings menu press and hold the button for 3 5 secounds ec se SI rro llli ccc cM oM dc LM e e 2c c icc id Lc cL Ac Crate cc i Right button Used to navigate through the units of measurement when in settings mode use this button to increase the value see page 11 page 6 Solo PV Display User Manual Transmitter battery life This will flash to indicate that the Transmitter s batteries are running low and will need replacing ee ee Speedomete
11. h segment of the speedometer will light up when the generation exceeds the values shown When SS is selected the segments are Oto 3110 kW Q 3240 to 3880 kW Q 4015 to 4400 kW rc cn exe a a _ _ __ L i Dc met Solo PV Display User Manual page 21 Generation Meters The Solo PV is designed to work with any below Many meters will have the pulse pulse output generation meter with a pulse rate written on them e g 1 000 impulses rate of between 50 and 10 000 maximum kWh however if you are unsure please call We have listed some of the meters and the the Helpline 08455 198 524 pulse rates you should set on the Solo PV These are the three most common generation meters O Indicates where the LED reader should be placed Elster A100C Pulse rate 1000 pulses kWh Landis Gyr 5235 Pulse rate 1000 pulses kWh Iskra ME372 Pulse rate 1000 pulses kWh page 22 Solo PV Display User Manual Technical Specifications Rated voltage 230Vac 50Hz 3 x AA size 1 5V batteries Input power 0 250 o2w NA O to 40 C 20 to 50 C 20 to 50 C 85 non condensing 85 non condensing 85 non condensing Legal Information GEO is a registered trademark of Green Energy Options Ltd Copyright 2010 Green Energy Options Ltd All rights reserved Green Energy Options Limited GEO makes no representations and gives no warranties of any kind in relation to the contents of this document and all warranties cond
12. hooting Q The 4 icon is flashing or is not lit A The icon will flash if the Display and Transmitter are unable to communicate for over 20 seconds The Solo PV is designed to operate within a range of 30m with two walls in between the Transmitter and Display This range will vary depending on the construction of your property If you suspect range is causing a problem try moving the Display and Transmitter closer together Communication should resume within 2 minutes Other reasons for the units not communicating are e There is radio interference Try moving the Display to a different location or follow the re pairing process below This process will change the channel that the Solo PV operates on isolating it from interference from other radio wireless devices e The Transmitter is inside a metal meter cabinet Radio communication does not work as well through metal so you will have to move the Display closer or preferably mount the Transmitter outside the metal cabinet Q How do I re pair the Display with the Transmitter A Following the steps below to re pair the Transmitter with the Display will prompt a scan for available channels and if necessary update the channel it is currently operating on This will resolve many interference based communication problems page 18 1 With the Solo PV Display turned on and displaying the main screen press and hold the Pair button on the back until the NET LEFT message is
13. ies to last for at least one year Towards the end of their life the battery symbol will flash to let you know to replace them Please ensure you replace batteries with AA batteries LR6 Do not use rechargeable batteries Solo PV Display User Manual Q The screen Display has turned off what has caused this A If you have fitted batteries in the Display they may have gone flat Please ensure that the Solo PV is running only with the supplied mains power lead All batteries should be removed from the Display e The screen may be set to Power Down after 1 or 2 minutes This setting can be turned off see page 13 e The Display On Off time may be set to be off at the present time This setting can be adjusted see page 13 Q Can use the Solo PV s generation information to give to my energy suppliers A If you provide your electricity supplier with readings please use your generation meter readings Q want to move the unit to another property how do l erase the data A If you want to reset the Solo PV and erase all generation data and tariffs disconnect the Display from the power supply Press and hold the Pair button on the back of the display while you re plug in the power supply until you see the MEMCLR message then let go of the button It can take up to 2 minutes to clear all of the memory after this time the main screen will return Q Canl power the Display using batteries A Yes however we str
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15. itions and other terms implied by statute or common law are to the fullest extent permitted by law hereby excluded In particular GEO assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document and makes no commitment to neither update nor keep current the information contained in this document GEO retains the right to make changes to this document including any specifications contained here in at any time without notice No part of this document may be modified copied reproduced republished published transmitted or distributed in any form or by any means Solo PV Display User Manual without the prior written consent of GEO The contents of this document are to be used solely for the purpose for which they are provided by GEO and for no other purpose All content text graphics and all other materials contained in this document are owned by GEO or its licensors and all proprietary and intellectual property rights including copyright design rights trade secrets trade names logos and trade marks wherever arising in relation to this document vest in GEO or its licensors and all such rights are reserved Conforming Standards Radio Device RF Performance UK amp Europe Emissions EMC UK amp Europe EN300328V1 7 1 EN301489 3V1 4 1 En55022 EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 EN55024 EN60335 1 CE Safety Requirements UK amp Europe UK standards page 23 Contact us For
16. mation plus how much you have been earning through the Feed in Tariff and how much carbon you have saved by making your own electricity The website even allows you to drill down into a single day to see the pattern of generation over the course of that day You can use the uploader tool to upload your generation data which the display stores on its SD card to our secure servers Once uploaded you will be able to see graphical information for kWh s generated money earned and carbon saved SD Card Before trying to upload any data ensure that you have the SD card installed correctly It will say Card In on the main display when inserted correctly and Card Out when removed This can be done by pushing down on the card and releasing so that the card pops out The top section shows activity over the year the slider window selects a 14 day period to display the information graphically below it Click on a day within the graph and that days data is shown in a box in the bottom right of the screen Hover over the kWh or CO icons to see cumulative totals since the Solo was installed and recording data All data is available for download into an excel spreadsheet if needed Solo PV Display User Manual E mum Uploading to MyEnergy STEP 1 Login 1 Enter the following URL in the Browser address bar www fromgeo eu pv
17. middle button Use the amp to set the correct minute total today p ss a ee e a ee R cena cene ZZZ cs cr cc cs a a cs a csr a a sr csr cc cc cs cs cs cs cs cs cs csr cs ec ses ees Setting the Currency Press the middle button Use the Q amp O to set the correct currency Kr gt gt total today C CI ue b 0 u page 12 Solo PV Display User Manual Setting the Tariff Press the middle button Use the amp O to set the correct tariff This will be the feed in tariff FIT that total today applies to your installation i Ci Sx ver a i i i i i i i il i e oa ot a a a Sq ninna are Setting the Array Press the middle button Use the Q amp O to set the array to the nearest kW matching your installation total today 2 3 or 4 Kw CCCHIT RM Me e i DW e x lai wew w d e ce i ul uam uL e L Wu lm Setting the Display Power Down Press the middle button Use the amp O to set the power down to OFF which means that the screen will be on all of the time or select Imin which turns off the Display screen after 1 minute or 2min which _ turns off the Display screen after 2 minutes A M o E i a n ee M S 5 24 M E 24 3d M ME A 25 32m 4 1JE E
18. ongly recomend you only use the power supply provided Q Can use more than one Display A No this is not possible at the moment page 19 Q What do I need to do if have entered the wrong date during setup and continued using my Solo PV A If you have entered the incorrect date you will have to erase all data that has been recorded onto the SD card You should remove the SD card from the Solo PV and then change the date on the Solo PV Display Then insert the SD card into your computer either using the SD port or a card reader and erase all the data that is stored on the card You can now insert the SD card back into the Solo PV Q What if cannot locate my address bar in my web browser A If you are having trouble typing in the URL www fromgeo eu pv into the address bar of your web browser you can do a Google search with the following www fromgeo eu This will take you to a holding page like below where you can select the Solo PV button to proceed Q What if am locked out of my account A The login gives you 5 attempts to enter your correct login details If you go over this you will see the following message There have been too many unsuccessful login attempts made please contact support to unlock this account page 20 If this message is displayed then you will need to contact the Helpline 08455 198 524 to unlock your account Your data will not be lost in doing so Q Where do I find my
19. ongratulations the Display is successfully set up and ready to use page 10 Solo PV Display User Manual Settings Overview Below is an overview of all the settings that can be set on the Solo PV This is done by pressing and holding the middle button until you see the words Set Year and the total today LUC DT Set Year total today Solo PV Display User Manual year starts to flash Pressing the middle button will then cycle you through each setting screen as displayed below total today C CI CC LCD CON Set Array total today Set Power Down total today mim Set Display On total today mimm Set Display Off total today C Cu DI u CL LL Set Pulse total today Use the Q amp O buttons to set the current menu settings page 11 a n AAA n SS SS SS SS x ax SS SS SS SS SS SS SS Se Se _ Se Se SC Se SC _ _ SC za SS _ ee Setting the Year Month Day Hour amp Minute Press and hold the middle button for 3 seconds to enter the settings menu When the year starts to flash you can use the amp to set the correct year Press the middle button Use the amp O to set the correct month Press the middle button Use the amp O to set the correct day total today C C m Press the middle button Use the Q amp O to set the correct hour Press the
20. ou are generating from your solar panels The next few pages tell you how to install and get the best out of your Solo PV burned or wet If you have any doubts about its condition do not install the LED Reader contact your solar panel installer For use in dry environments only Keep the Solo PV away from water and other liquids Disconnect before cleaning and do not immerse in water or other liquids Please contact Green Energy Options if any components appear damaged or faulty contact details are at the back of this manual A To protect the environment this product and its batteries must be disposed of safely at the end of their life Please take to a recycling centre for safe disposal RoHS compliant CE CE approved For use within the EU Solo PV Display User Manual Contents Solo PV Installed What s in the Box Power Supply Solo PV Display Transmitter LED Reader AA Batteries Display Stand SD Card My Energy Display Overview Installation Guide Step 1 Display Step 2 Transmitter Step 3 LED Reader Step 4 LED Reader amp Transmitter Step 5 Confirming Connection Settings Settings Overview Setting the Year Time amp Date Setting the Currency Setting the Tariff Setting the Array Setting the Display Power Down Setting the On amp Off Display Setting the Pulse MyEnergy Online Service Uploading to MyEnergy Step 1 Login Step 2 Download Step 3 Upload Step 4 View Troubleshoo
21. r This gives a graphical view of the amount of electricity your solar panels are generating X D eee ee 6 He a e i ni i i a TH e i i TH iT HT s aS i SS i SS i SS SS r PV array size indicator This will display the solar panel size that has been selected to match your installed system 1 bar 2kW 2 bar 3kW or 3 bar 4kW we _ _ _ w x iS iS iS iS i SS iS iS iS iS iS i SS iS iS iS i SS iS iS iS iTS iTS iS iS iS iS iS iS iS iS iS Sea eee Ss Units of measurement CO kW You can select what you want to view on the Display kr h Cost per hour kg h CO per hour kW Kilowatt kWh Kilowatt hour l _ f Current generation This is a numerical version of the speedometer indicating how much electricity is currently being generated LLr i i_A n A amp amp X X amp X H lt XM P l D m MIMIU Y AMnm mv_ a 4 1 WK EII _ _ _ _ __
22. ting Speedometer Segments Generation Meters Technical Specifications Legal Information Contact us USM SP001J Solo PV Display User Manual I Ln LH Ln Ln Ln Ln Ln Ln Ul 14 15 17 15 16 16 17 17 18 20 21 22 23 23 24 page 3 Solo PV Installed The Solo PV enables you to visibly see how much electricty your installed solar panels are generating The Display s Transmitter takes the reading from the generation meter connected to your inverter and transmits it to the Solo PV Solar Panels p MyEnergy Online Service Generation Meter Transmitter sages LED Reader Display wirelessly The data collected is stored on an SD memory card which you can use to analyse your data Online using the free MyEnergy Online Service c Zigbee w or i m gt Steed n E ut E Solo PV Display Solo PV Display User Manual What s in the Box Solo PV Display Power Supply J Wim tn S Transmitter LED Reader Display Stand AA Batteries Power Supply Please do not use any other supply to power the Display Display The Display shows the amount of electricty generated It receives a wireless signal from the Transmitter unit The Display is mains powered and can be mounted on the Display stand Transmitter The Transmitter unit will sit next to your existing generation meter and sends the readings to the Display The Transmitt
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