Pro Control User Manual - Solar Energy Australia
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1. RQT0712004 Pac W gt Vpvd Max 10851 Max 720 7 09 21 09 39 Prev 09 12 18 Figure 3 3 History Graph 11 The following table describes the buttons in this window Table 3 2 History Graph Button Definition gt gt Print Click this button to print the current graph _ __ o Prev Click this button to scroll the timeline backwards to an earlier record Next Click this button to scroll the timeline forwards to a later record 3 3 Real Time Graph Select an inverter from the Root list and then click Real Time Graph on the main panel The following graph displays the current voltage and power output to the grid according to a time interval set in the Record Settings screen see Setting the Recording Interval HA Lord Fy wasn E E Patan lla dieta E 1m eet al ami j gamma ue CATET ETET ITET TE ed Ti rps res L Figure 3 4 Real Time Graph Back 3 4 Energy Graphs To display the output power for an inverter or multiple inverters first move the cursor to screen double click right key of mouse and select EZ Logger then inverter As the following windows display Es Show Energy Graph Show Energy Setting Daily Yield 2009 12 18 Inverter Select EZ Loqqer syzeuewn ul y 3927070157 RQTO T 12004 3927070187 RATO712255 EN gt 0908CH0001 0908CH0002 0908CH0003 RQT0712253 Perine Yield kWh ro w o a N o wo e Daily2. 09 06 52 cenar osos se adsense 08 11 27 09 13 02 08 11 27 09 16 08 08 11 27 09 19 13 08 11 27 09 22 19 08 11 27 09 25 25 08 11 27 09 28 30 08 11 27 09 31 36 08 11 27 09 34 42 08 11 27 09 37 48 08 11 27 09 40 54 08 1127 09 44 00 Fille name ROTOT1 2254 cow 001167 09 47 06 0811127 09 50 12 nave as hope csv Files cs Cancel s Loading 1604 records OR Figure 4 2 Export History File To import data click Import A window prompts locate the CSV file in your computer Load the file you want to have Pro Control import data from Back 5 Error Message Report 5 1 What Happens When an Error Occurs The status box of each inverter displays a color according its operating state In the event that an inverter error or grid fault prevents the PV system from supplying power the status box changes color The status box is GREEN during normal operation The status box turns YELLOW if the inverter stopped working during the last 2 days but has now returned to normal If the inverter has not yet returned to normal operating conditions the status box is RED This indicates the inverter is currently not successfully converting power When the status box color is not GREEN the reason for the error is displayed inside the box Back 5 2 How do I Export or Import Error History To see the recorded list of errors click File in the main menu and then select Error History You can also Exp
3. Available Channel list and then click lt or gt to add or remove that channel Default Click this button to return the channel lists back to their Original settings Channel Selection For SO Enable this field to apply the Selected Channel list to the currently selected inverter from the Root List All devices of model Enable this field to apply the Selected Channel list to all inverters of the same model as the currently selected inverter from the Root List Available Channels A PV1 voltage PV2 voltage PV3 voltage PV1 current 15 Vac Fac Pac Zac OK Click this button to save the current settings and close this window Back 4 History Data Record 4 1 Inverter Data Log After executing this program inverter data are automatically stored in the folder X Program Files Pro Control HistLog Where X indicates the drive that Pro Control is installed However this data can only be read by Pro Control If you want to export this data for other applications such as MS EXCEL please refer to Export Import History Data Back 4 2 Export Import History Data Use this function to Export data to your computer or Import existing data from your computer In the main menu select File now select Export Import The following figure displays Choose an inverter from the Inverter list box and then select the date range to export Click View to see the results Now click Export to save that data in a CSV fil
4. RS485 card on each inverter is inserted correctly Check the connection between inverters The four wires on each terminal blocks R R T T are fully secured Check the wire connections on the RS485 to RS232 converter The terminals R R T T on RS485 card must be connected to T T R R respectively on the converter as the following table displays Table 2 2 Wire Communication Exchange RS485 to RS232 The inverters communication converter card II II E c Check the COM PORT settings in Pro Control are correct see Serial and Ethernet Communication Settings d Click Inverter from the main menu and then Connection Now select Re register All to refresh the connections to your inverters El Pro Control Fie etine Ai Record Ez Logeer View Help Connection a Channel Reconnect Al Devices Inverter Group r Re register All Devices Parameter traph H Rename Inwerter d Reset E Total h Total Figure 2 2 Troubleshooting Inverter Connections e Please close Pro Control and then restart the program Back 3 Inverter Parameter and Data 3 1 Adjusting inverter parameters The parameters of each inverter can be adjusted remotely with Pro Control In the Root List select the desired inverter to change Click Inverter in the main menu and then Parameter to enter the parameter settings window ral Pro Control File Setting itive Record Ez Logger View Help Connection ty
5. remove an entry from the list of remote inverters select the inverters IP address and then click gt Remove inverter to the list of remote inverters Back 2 4 Hardware wiring and RS485 settings RS485 interface uses a higher voltage than RS232 and therefore it is recommended for use over long distances between inverters and PC There are four pins in a RS485 card T T R and R If you want to link each inverter by a four wire cable be sure to make the correct connections You can also link each inverter via the telephone line recommended Back 2 5 Connecting multiple PV Inverters If you want to connect multiple inverters the optional RS485 card optional for each inverter is required The RS485 card allows connection of multiple inverters in series The first inverter connects your computer via an RS485 to RS232 converter The next inverter connects to the RS485 card of the first inverter Subsequent inverters are daisy chained in the same fashion For more detailed information please refer to the RS485 card s manual Back 2 6 Troubleshooting your Connection If the Root List is empty then no inverter is detected Please see the following procedure RS232 Connection Check the cable connections between inverter and computer Make sure both ends are well connected Make sure there is no card in the RS485 expansion slot as it disables communication with RS232 RS485 Connection Check the
6. 701 4383 We PY power lac1 2 3 11 7 12 6 11 8 A Current to grid Wac1 2 3 222 31220 8 220 8 Y Grid voltage Fac 60 06 Hz Grid frequency Pac 7743 W Power to grid Zac NA mOhm Grid impedance E Total 22393 6 Kh Total energy to grid E Today 101 00 ah Today energy to grid h Total 2652 Hr Total Operation hours Mode Normal Operation Mode Error Message Parameter Vpv Start 350 0 PY Start up voltage 300 800 350 T Start 230 Timetocomnectgrid 30 250 30 Sec Vac Min 200 0 Minimumoperational grid voltage 184 220 1 96 V Vac Max 2485 Maximum operational grid voltage 240 27 7 253 Fac Min 5935 Minimum operational frequency 55 00 59 90 59 35 Hz Fac Max 60 45 Maximum operational frequency 60 10 65 00 60 45 Hz Zac Max 0 Maximurn operational grid impendance NA mOhm Dzat 0 Allowable Delta Zac of operation NA mOhm Over View Group View Real Time Graph Comm status Figure 1 4 Main Window Back 1 5 Change the Display Language The software interface supports multiple languages option To change the language select the Setting menu and then Language to see a list of available languages Epi Pro Control Sates Inverter Record Es Logeer View Help a O it Communication E ps Language Backeround d enman Report panish Test Mail Test SMa Figure 1 5 Changing Language Back 1 6 Standby Mode After a long period of inactivity most computers will
7. A Channel El ul Inverter Group Root Graph 2 Rename Inverter Reset E Total h Total RQTO 12253 RQTO 12255 Parameter Setting RQT0712004 Parameter Parameter Setting Min Max Default Description Vpv Start 4 300 0 Y 800 0 Y 350 0 Y PY Start up voltage T Start Sec z 30 Sec 250 Sec 30 Sec Time to connect grid Vac Min 4 i 184 0 V 220 0 V 196 0 Y Minimum operational grid voltage Wac Max 240 0 Y 277 0 253 0 Y Maximum operational grid voltage Fac Min Hz l 55 00Hz 59 90 Hz 59 35 Hz Minimum operational frequency Fac Max Hz 6010Hz 85 00 Hz 60 45 Hz Maximum operational frequency Figure 3 1 Parameter Setting 10 The following table describes the parameters in this screen Parameter Vpv Start V T Start Sec Vac Min V Vac Max V Fac Min V Fac Max V Zac Max mOhm Dzac mOhm This is the maximum rate of change of impedance allowed by the inverter to maintain grid connection To avoid accidental alteration of parameter settings a password is required To obtain this password please contact your local dealer Input password Please input password Cancel Figure 3 2 Password Back 3 2 History Graphs To display the data history graph for an inverter first select the inverter s name in the Root List Now go to the main menu and select Inverter and then Graph Choose History Graph to plot inverter data over a specified period Fe
8. Pro Control User Manual Version 1 2 2010 08 Contents I Operating Pro Control 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 Document History Pro Control Main Menu Root List Start the Main Window Change the Display Language Standby Mode Changing an Inverter s Name 2 Connecting your PV Inverter s 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 Direct Serial Connection Serial Connection via Modem Serial and Ethernet Communication Settings Hardware wiring and RS485 settings Connecting multiple PV Inverters Troubleshooting your Connection 3 Inverter Parameter and Data 3 1 3 2 DO 3 4 3 5 3 6 3 7 Adjusting inverter parameters History Graphs Real Time Graph Energy Graph Start Stop Recording Setting the Recording Interval Inverter Channels 4 History Data Record 4 1 4 2 Inverter Data Log Export Import History Data 5 Error Message Report 5 1 5 2 What Happens When an Error Occurs How do I Export or Import Error History 6 Message Report Settings 6 1 6 2 Configuring Reports Mail Report Format 1 Operating Pro Control 1 1 Document History 1 0 16 Dec 2009 The First official release of Scott Lin this document 1 1 26 Jan 2010 Pro Control Scott Lin Ver 2 5 0 6 EZ Logger Lite Ver 3 1 CV93 EZ NOB 9917 12 26 Aug 2010 Pro Control Scott Lin Ver 2 5 1 0 EZ Logger Lite Ver 3 1 CV93 EZ NOB 0305 After installing Pro Control locate its icon or the deskto
9. Weekly Monthly Yearly so 04 00 06 00 08 00 10 00 20094 240 X Cancel fal Show Energy Graph Daily Yield 2009 12 18 Yield kWh 00 02 00 04 00 06 00 08 00 10 00 12 00 14 00 16 00 18 00 20 00 Mir oro712004 Mir oro712255 Figure 3 5 Energy Graph Back 3 5 Start Stop Recording After starting Pro Control the program automatically records the inverter data To manually begin or end a recording select the Record menu and then select Start Record or Stop Record TH Pro Control File Setting Inverter een Es Logeer View Help HAS Record Setting oO in tart Record F stop Record Figure 3 6 Start Stop Recording Back 13 3 6 Setting the Recording Interval Select the Record menu and then Record Setting To change the frequency of recording samples change the value Seconds in the Real Time Sampling Interval field yy Pro Control File Setting Inverter Pelee Es Logger View Help Record petting W I atop Record Recor Setting Real Time Sampling Interval 30 1030 Seconds Data Recording Interval le Auto f Manual From To History Bata Sampling Interval Daily 150 Sec Weekly 21 Min Monthly h Hour Yearly 4 g Hour Default Cancel d Figure 3 7 Record Setting 11000 Seconds Auto Select this option to have Pro Control automatically record inverter data during periods of activity i e sunlig
10. e Enter a file name you can remember File Export Import Pro ControlHistLog Daily ROTO 1 2255 dat Date From 200941 2n0 To 200941 217 ad Time Temp in Ypw W lac A Fac Hz Pac Zac mOhm E Total kvVh E Today k 0912416 11 14 42 j 706 4 15 6 60 00 10216 NA 30181 1 104 91 09112116 13 03 32 713 2 145 60 09 9485 NA 30198 7 122 41 09112116 13 06 32 709 9 14 4 59 94 9545 NA 30199 2 122 91 094246 13 09 32 711 2 14 4 60 16 9538 NA 30199 6 123 41 094 216 13 13 01 710 1 147 60 04 9751 NA 30200 2 124 01 094246 13 16 01 707 9 15 2 59 92 10166 NA 30200 7 124 51 091246 13 19 24 710 5 14 6 59 96 9667 NA 30201 2 125 00 09246 13 22 24 E 711 4 14 7 60 07 9730 NA 30201 7 125 51 091217 08 57 52 740 6 0 0 60 02 0 NA 30392 0 35 41 0924 7 09 01 21 7185 14 5 60 01 9534 NA 30392 6 36 01 0911247 09 04 21 715 4 14 7 59 98 9635 NA 30393 1 36 41 0924 7 09 07 21 708 8 15 1 59 91 9922 NA 30393 6 36 91 091247 09 10 21 710 5 15 2 59 98 9999 NA 30394 0 37 41 0924 7 09 13 21 702 4 16 6 60 03 10939 NA 30394 6 37 9 091247 09 23 46 0 0 0 0 i 0 00 O NA 0 0 0 0 0924 7 09 26 46 713 4 14 9 60 04 9766 NA 30396 6 90 00 09112117 09 29 46 710 5 149 59 91 9754 NA 30397 1 90 51 0924 7 09 32 46 711 4 14 8 60 01 9745 30397 6 31 01 lt gt Loading 46 records OK Print View i E Export OK Figure 4 1 Export Import History Data File Export Import Date From 1 2412006 Ta f 2416 2009 08 11 27 08 57 38 omar a H 08 11 27
11. enter a power saving mode and switch off the hard disk This program will stop recording when your computer enters standby mode For continuous monitoring you need to disable your computer s standby mode To disable your computers standby mode click the Start Menu gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Power Options Back 1 7 Changing an Inverter s Name Inverters are listed under their serial number You may want to change the serial number to a meaningful name such as the inverter type or location Double click the left mouse button over the desired inverter and then type in the new alias Now press the enter or return key to keep the new name a Pro Control ES Pro Control File Setting Inverter Record Ez Logger View Help File Setting Inverter Record Ez Logger View Help QA 3 Y0m0 in HA 2 a9 O in Root E 3927070187199 Free Y 2927070187 99 Free Earn aa RQT0712251 RQT0712251 RQ10712253 RQTO712253 RQIO712255 RQTO712255 Figure 1 6 Changing an Inverter s Name Back 2 Connecting your PV Inverter s Every inverter is equipped with a serial port Directly connect your inverter to your PC via a serial cable and the RS232 ports on the corresponding devices Alternatively you can use the RS232 port to connect the inverter to a modem 2 1 Direct Serial Connection Connect an RS232 cable from the serial port on your computer to the corresponding port on your inverter The default setting
12. failure in the inverter Report To Enable this check box send the report as a text message to your mobile phone Prefix the report with your own message 19 SMS Center Enter the number of the SMS service that forwards your text messages Enter the serial port number used to communicate with your modem Fax Enable this check box send the report as a fax Prefix the report with your own message Enter the serial port number used to communicate with your modem Email Enable this check box send the report as an email Prefix the report with your own message Mail Server Enter the web address of your email forwarding service e g mail foobar com 6 2 Mail Report Format Back The mail report is transmitted via the Internet and includes all the inverter s information The following is an example of a standard report Inverter Routine Report ceras 1131 35 Yalne Descrphon A lias Mame EQTO 1 2004 Inverter alias name or serial number Temperatur 554 Sl Inverter internal temperature pe Liars 696 27701 6702 9 Yo PY voltage Ipwi fi 504 36 2 A PY current Pow l fais 4119 3 3017 743579 Woo PY Power Tac 1 ff 15 2715 1715 2 A Comment to grid Wacl fart 223 1 220 58 2223 Wo Grid voltage Fac 59 99 He Grid frequency Pac 10104 W Power to srid ZAC NA miJhm Grid impedance E Total 226395 EWh Total enerew to grid E Today 112 30 Eh Today s energy bo erid h Total 26077 Hr Total Operstion hours ami A ios Eror Fig
13. ht Manual Select this option to set a fixed time period to record inverter data inverter data inverter data Default Click this button to return the Record Settings back to their original values Click this button to close this window without saving Click this button to save the current settings and close this window Back 14 3 7 Inverter Channels Available inverters are displayed on the main screen on a grid of summary boxes that displays the inverter identity and fields that contain information about the internal status The displayed fields are called channels There are 18 channels available from which 5 are displayed on the summary box Displayed channels can be customized with the channel selection window Select Inverter from the main menu and then click Channel to view the channel selection options Fa Pro Control QA i Oia O in Root Y 2927070187 99 Free A RoTO712004 RQT0712251 RQT0712253 RQT0712255 Channel Selection Overview Available Channels Selected Channels Vac Pac E Total Mode pvi Channel selection for This device All devices of same model Cancel OK Figure 3 8 Inverter Channels The following table describes the fields in this screen Table 3 4 Inverter Channels Definition Overview This field lists the channels that display on the inverter summary box gt Select a channel in the Selected Channel list or the
14. le 2 1 Communication Settings Definition RS232 Com Port Select Com Port connected from your PC to the modem Enable Click to enable serial communication Baud Rate This field specifies the maximum number of bits transmitted per second The default Baud Rate setting is set to AUTO However if the Pro Control cannot find your inverter select the lowest Baud Rate Once connection is established you can try faster rates to obtain the best connection Parity Setting the parity is optional and used for error checking Select from odd even or None default Data Bits This field specifies how many bits are sent with each packet of data The default value is 8 and corresponds to the same settings on the remote inverter Stop Bits The stop bit duration indicates the end of data transmission default setting is 1 Media Select the method of connection to your inverter Use Direct if the inverter is connected to your PC with a serial cable Select Modem if your inverter Modem is remotely connected via a network Dial No Enter the number of the receiving modem Status This field displays the inverter connection status Ethernet Direct Multiple inverters can be monitored remotely over an Ethernet network You need to know the IP address of each inverter you wish to connect To add a remote inverter to the list of remote inverters type its IP Address and then click lt Add lt Add gt Remove To
15. ort Import the error history by clicking those buttons 17 HA YO 0 in Foi Main Root J 2927070187 99 Free RQTO712004 ROTO 712251 RQTO712253 ROQTO712255 Error History view Date From 20094148 Serial No Error Recovery Mode 0911000 0911050001 RQTO 122 09171030001 0917030001 RQTO 122 0911030001 0911 2 02 09 14 35 0911 2 03 10 06 05 0911 2 03 10 16 05 0911 2 03 10 26 20 0911 2 03 10 36 20 0911 2 03 10 57 56 0911 2 03 11 06 50 0912 03 11 16 50 0911 2 03 11 28 54 09 1 2 03 11 36 50 NAMAM A 44 20 44 To 20097 216 jae 0911 2102 09 18 05 09 2103 10 06 35 0941 2 03 10 16 35 0941 2 03 10 26 50 0941 2 03 10 36 50 0941 2 03 10 58 26 091 2 03 11 07 20 0941 2 03 11 17 20 0941 2 03 11 29 24 091 2 03 11 37 20 NOMA A A AOA File HistLogUnvErr dat Error Message No Utility No grid voltage detected No Utility Mo grid voltage detected No Ltility No grid voltage detected No Utility No grid voltage detected No Utility No grid voltage detected Ground high Ground current is too high No Ltility Mo grid voltage detected No Utility No grid voltage detected No Utility No grid voltage detected No Utility No grid voltage detected hie 1 Kile 19 ihla muvia anakana datanta Print View Import Export f Figure 5 1 Export Import Error History The following table describes the fields in this screen Table 5 1 Error History View A a Thi
16. p shortcut and double click to start the program Pr Figure 1 1 Pro Control Icons 1 2 Pro Control Main Menu HA 440 m0 1 Figure 1 2 Main Menu The following table introduces the main menu and toolbar shortcuts Table 1 1 Pro Control Main Menu and Toolbar CIC Use this menu to export or import inverter data view the error history or exit this program test Mail SMS and FAX alerts Setting Use this menu to configure the communication methods change the language choose a background images configure how Pro Control sends reports and send Inverter Use this menu to remove or reconnect networked inverters change the monitored channels define group settings and view group graphs directly edit parameter settings on the inverter itself generate real time and history graphs assign an alias for the current inverter or reset the total converted energy and the hours of operation of operation counter for the currently selected inverter Record Use this menu to set the sampling rate and schedule for recording inverter data and start and stop recording EZ Logger Use this menu for the currently selected EZ Logger to connect backup or restore recorded data clear recorded data display the available memory or assign an alias description View Use this menu to customize the displayed toolbars Use this menu to open this help file or view software version information Click this button to export import the selected in
17. s field displays the recording period for this error history This field displays the error message For a list of error messages and their explanations please refer to your PV Inverter manual Date From To 18 Back 6 Message Report Settings In the event of an error or malfunction and you are not in front of your computer Pro Control automatically generates and transmits the error message by fax email or mobile phone text message 6 1 Configuring Reports Pro Control can send daily or event driven reports by mobile phone text message fax or email In the main menu click Setting and then Report to configure how you would like to send your reports Eg Pro Control File RATE Inverter Record Ez Logger View Help a Communication Language gt Background gt Test Mail z Test SMS Report Setting Repon Type Y Routine warning Y Failure 19 00 co Report To SMS SMS Center Mail Server Mail From User Name Password concer Figure 6 1 Report Setting The following table describes the fields in this screen Table 6 1 Report Setting Report Type Routine Enable this check box to generate daily status reports and then enter the time to generate daily status reports Warning Enable this check box to generate reports for faults for recoverable errors such a grid fault or impedance fault Failure Enable this check box to generate reports for irrecoverable errors such as components
18. s of Pro Control are already optimally configured for most equipment It is recommended that these settings with exception to the Com Port remain unchanged To display or edit these settings please see Serial and Ethernet Communication Settings Back 2 2 Serial Connection via Modem Connect the modem to your PC via the RS232 port Select Modem in the communication settings Now enter the dial number of the receiving modem connected to the inverter After connection is established available inverters display in the Root List The cable to connect inverter to modem is a dedicated female to female type Please contact your local dealer to obtain this cable 2 3 Serial and Ethernet Communication Settings To configure Pro Control for Ethernet or serial RS232 connection click Setting from the main menu and then select Communication The following window displays Es Pro Control File RS Inverter Record Ez Logger View Help m Language gt Background d Report Test Maal Test SMS Communication Setting RS232 Com Port Baud rate Parity com w Data Bits Stop Bits Y Enable Media Direct C Modem Dial No Status Offline Ethernet Ip address list IP Address 192 168 1 4 5050 192 168 1 4 Remove gt Port No 5050 Domain name list Domain name Add o Ol sha Cancel OK Figure 2 1 Communication Setting The following table describes the fields in this screen Tab
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20. verter s data Click this button displays the error history for the current inverter Click this button change report settings Click this button change inverter parameters Click this button generate a graph of the current inverter data Click this button change the record settings Click this button backup restore EZ Logger data Click this button view EZ Logger memory status Click this button generate an energy graph of the current inverter data lll ay 7 3 Root List Currently connected inverters are displayed in the Root List on startup The following figure displays the root list populated with inverters Fe Pro Control File Setting Inverter Record Ez Logger View Help HA i v erm Oiu 3927070187 99 Free RQTO712004 RQTO712251 RQTO 12253 RQTO 12255 Figure 1 3 Overview 1 4 Start the Main Window After starting the program the Main window is blank Select an inverter from the Root List The right panel displays that inverter s information An Settin E HA 2 Rec econ Ez Logger View Help 4100 un Fo Main El Root Inverter Full Yiew E 2 3927070187 99 Free RQTO 12004 Information es Serial No ROTO 2004 Inverter serial number ROTO I2255 Temperature 58 7 C Inverter internal temperature Vpv1 2 3 726 6 730 1 730 5 Y PY voltage Ipv1 2 3 5 71 3 7 6 0 A PY current Ppvt 2 3 41411 2
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