ABB VSN300 User manual

Quick installation guide
VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD
ABB Solar inverters
1.
Product Identication - Labels and Symbols
3.
Main components
5.
List of supplied components
6.
Assembly Instructions Operating diagram
2.
Enviroment and obstacles evaluation
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EN
In addition to the notes below, please read and follow the safety and installation information
provided in the installation manual. The technical documentation for the product is available
on the website www.abb.com/solarinverters
This equipment must be used following the guidelines provided in the manual.
Preliminary operation
The inside of the inverter may be accessed only after the inverter has been disconnected from the grid and from the photovoltaic generator.
The VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD must be installed only by trained professional installers
-Turn off the inverter by physically disconnecting the AC and DC voltages, as well as any voltage connected to the multifunction relay.
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Wait for the amount of minutes according to the indication on the inverter’s label in order to allow discharging any stored energy in the
inverter and use safety clothing and/or personal protective equipment
-Open the inverter front cover.
Antenna installation
The antenna must be installed outside the inverter in place of a service cable gland (size
M20)
-Remove one of the M20 service cable glands of the inverter (using a 25mm wrench).
-Pass the antenna connection cable into the inverter by passing it through the M20 cable
gland opening, the gasket, the plastic lock nut and the adapter (If used).
-Attach the antenna bulk head connector to the inverter using the supplied plastic
lock nut (torque 5N-m). For some inverter models (UNO-2.0/2.5-I-OUTD and TRIO-
5.8/7.5/8.5-TL-OUTD) it will be necessary to use the adapter kit due to the greater
thickness of the inverter enclosure. In this case, proceed as follows:
-Install the gasket on the adapter
-Attach the adapter to the inverter using the plastic lock nut (torque 5N-m).
-Pass the antenna connection cable into the inverter by passing it through the M20
cable gland opening, the adapter, the gasket and the nut.
-Attach the antenna bulk head connector to the adapter (torque 5N-m).
-Screw the antenna on the support
Use only antenna type RF Technology Corp. Model EA-79 F RP SMA,
or a similar type having equal or lesser gain
VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD Installation
-Connect the antenna cable to the coaxial mating connector present on the card.
During this step, pay special attention to aligning the terminal of the antenna cable with the mating connector.
Do not apply pressure on the terminal if it is not aligned with the mating connector.
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The principal components of the VSN 300 WIFI LOGGER CARD are shown in the gure and described in the following table:
Main components
AAntenna connection cable
BAntenna (RF Technology Corp. Model EA-79 F RP SMA)
CConnection terminals
DPower LED
EStatus LED 2
FStatus LED 1
GCoaxial connector
HMechanical mounting bracket
The communication among VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD and router is based on WiFi signal that could be limited by obstacles and distance.
The device must be kept away from large metal objects and electrical devices with strong magnetic eld to ensure a good communication quality.
The radio signal level between WIFI LOGGER CARD and router can be increased in different ways:
1. Change the direction of the antenna.
2. Find a new location for the router taking care about the signal decrease due to materials through which the radio signal has to pass:
Before mounting the system it is important to consider the possible scenarios (see below) and evaluate the right position for Wi-Fi router.
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3
5
4
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NO
OK
OK
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Distance
less than
10mt/33ft
Distance
more than
30mt/100ft
Distance
more than
10mt/33ft
Wooden
Wooden
Window
Concrete
Metal or
reinforced
concrete
Any
distance
Any
distance
Install
the WiFi
antenna in-
ternally using
an extension
cable or
evaluate the
possibility to
install a WiFi
repeater
Evaluate the
WiFi signal
quality and the
possibility to
install a WiFi
repeater
Evaluate the
WiFi signal
quality and the
possibility to
install a WiFi
repeater
The distances indicated in the below examples are between WIFI LOGGER CARD and the router.
“Before installing the VSN300 Wi Logger Card it is strongly recommended to previously read both the present Quick Installation Guide (QIG) and the product
manual (available on ABB ofcial web site www.abb.com/solarinverters.
The present QIG refers to VSN300 Wi Logger Card in FW version 1.8.x on.
The VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD printed circuit board will be marked with the following information, identifying the product:
-Manufacturer Mark/Trade Mark
-CE (European Union) Marking
-RCM (Australia) Marking
-FCC ID
The FCC ID is FCC ID: X6W-3N16E when the VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD is assembled with a Wi-Fi radio module supplied by Epcos
The FCC ID is FCC ID: X6W-3N16M when the VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD is assembled with a Wi-Fi radio module supplied by Murata
A dedicated label including the FCC ID must be placed in a visible position on the exterior of the Inverter host equipment
Contains FCC ID: X6W-3N16E Contains FCC ID: X6W-3N16M
FCC (Federal Communications Commission) WARNING
1.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
2.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 any particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the device off 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 different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
3.RF Exposure. This device complies with Part 2.1091 of the FCC Rules for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
a minimum distance of 20cm between the antenna and the user.
Refer to the specic section describing procedures how to integrate and use this device into the host xed mount inverter.
Changes or modications made to this equipment not expressly approved by the Manufacturer may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
The identication label contained on the VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD box has information regarding the device and manufacturer.
In some cases on the equipment, dangerous or hazardous zones are indicated with signs, labels, symbols or icons.
Symbols and icons
Always refer to instruction
manual
General warning - Important
safety information Hazardous voltage Hot surfaces
IP65 Protection rating of equip-
ment
Temperature range
Always use safety clothing
and/or personal safety
devices
Time needed to discharge
stored energy
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The VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD allows for connection of the inverter to a local LAN Wi-Fi network via a wireless connection.
The VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD features an integrated web server that enables establishment of a direct connection to a PC,smartphone or tablet, allowing
for board congurations and local monitoring of the inverter.
When the inverter is connected to the WLAN network with Internet access, the VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD allows for transfer of data to the Aurora Vision®
Plant Management Platform for remote monitoring purposes over an Internet browser or Mobile App (Plant Viewer for Mobile)
APPLICATION WITH VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD
WI-FI router
INTERNET
POWER ALARM GFI ESC UP DOWN ENTER
TRIO
TRIO
POWER ALARM GFI ESC UP DOWN ENTER
Aurora Vision
Plant Management Platform™
®
Aurora Vision
Plant Viewer for Mobile
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VSN300
WIFI LOGGER CARD
In order to assure the correct operation of the card do not install other monitoring devices in addition to the VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD.
Installation without
adapter
Installation with
adapter
ABB
VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD
SN: YYWWSSSSSS
MAC: XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX
PRODUCT KEY: XXXX - XXXX - XXXX - XXXX
- Manufacturer name
- Model name
- Serial Number composed of:
YY = Year of production
WW = Week of production
SSSSSS = progressive number
- VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD Mac address
- Product Key composed of 16 characters used to activate the VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD
The package contains all the components required to correctly install and connect the VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD:
Main components Quantity
Locking screw 1
Plastic lock nut 1
Adapter kit (gasket and
adapter) 1 + 1
Antenna connection cable 1
WIFI antenna 1
Cable Tie 1
Main components Quantity
or
Contains FCC ID: X6W-3N16E
Contains FCC ID: X6W-3N16M
FCC ID label 1
ABB
VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD
SN: YYWWSSSSSS
MAC: XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX
PRODUCT KEY: XXXX - XXXX - XXXX - XXXX
Identication label 1
Standoff for installation on
inverters equipped with arc
fault device
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Inadditiontowhatisexplainedin thisguide, the safetyand installationinformationprovided in the installationmanualmustbe read and followed.
Thetechnicaldocumentationandtheinterfaceandmanagementsoftwarefor the productare availableat the website.
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Technical documentation

9.
Commissioning
8.
Status LED behavior
10.
Identication label
11.
Characteristics and technical data
Commissioning
VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD-Quick Installation Guide EN-Rev D
EFFECTIVE 2015-19-06
© Copyright 2015 ABB. All Rights Reserved.
Specications subject to change without notice.
Assembly Instructions (continued)
VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD
Communication
Inverter interface Hyperlink (CAN@1 Mbps + RS485@115 kBaud) / Legacy (Serial link TTL @ 19.2 KBaud)
User interface Wi-Fi Certied™ IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (2,4 GHz)
Communication Protocols
LAN/WAN protocols HTTPS, DHCP, NTP, SSL, SSH, XML, Modbus TCP (Sunspec)
Monitoring
Web user interface (WUI) Integrated
Local monitoring Wirelessly allowed via any Wi-Fi ® device connecting the integrated WUI or running Plant Viewer for Mobile
Remote monitoring Plant Portfolio Manager ® / Plant Viewer™ / Plant Viewer for mobile
Data Logging Specications
Data sampling rate High frequency data sampling (less than 1 minute average)
Local data storage Log data for 30 days based on 15-minute intervals
Upgradeability Remotely via Aurora Vision®Plant Management Platform / locally via integrated Web User Interface (1)
Advanced functionalities
Remote O&M operations Inverter’s parameter setting (2) / inverter’s rmware upgrade (2)
Smart grid functionalities Grid control power-management enabled (2)
Power Supply
DC power consumption ~ 2W
Environmental Parameters
Ambient temperature range [-20; +85]°C
Environmental protection IP 20
Relative humidity <85% Non-condensing
Mechanical Parameters (per unit)
Dimensions (H x W x D) 97mm x 46mm x 16mm (3.81’ x 1.81’ x 0.63’)
Weight 0.06 lbs (26g)
Mounting system Inverter’s expansion slot
Compliance
Marking CE / RCM / Wi-Fi Certied™
Emissions 47 CFR FCC Part 15 Subpart C, EN 55022 Conducted and radiated emission
Immunity EN55024
1. Available from FW version FW 1.8.x
2. Check for availability
Remark. Features not specically listed in the present datasheet are not included in the product
Provisioning of the VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD via Web Browser
The rst conguration of the VSN300 can also be performed using a smartphone or a tablet running the Mobile App Plant Viewer for Mobile.
The provisioning or local monitoring is only going to work during daylight hours when the inverter has DC power.
1.Turn on the inverter by physically connecting the AC and DC voltages. The VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD will automatically power up and after 60 seconds,
acts as an access point, detectable by a tablet, smartphone or PC.
2.Activate the Wi-Fi connection on the tablet/smartphone/PC and
connect it to the WLAN network established by the WIFI LOGGER
CARD, ABB-SSSSSS-PPPP-WWYY, where:
SSSSSS = Inverter serial number
PPPP = Inverter part number
WW=Week of production of the inverter
YY=Year of production of the inverter
3.Type the default IP address 192.168.117.1 in an internet browser
4.Insert all the information required by the conguration wizard:
4a. Select the language
4b. Verify that the time zone of the installation site is correct or insert if it is missing.
4c. The VSN300 is able to operate in two different modes of operation:
• “AP mode” (access point): in this mode is enabled local monitoring only. The card behaves like an
“access point” generating a wireless network to which the user can connect to monitor its inverter / PV
plant locally, through the Plant Viewer Mobile App for Mobile or through direct access to the Web User
Interface (WUI) built-in card;
• “Station Mode”: this mode is used to send data to the cloud platform, Aurora Vision, allowing remote
access. Select the “Home” WLAN network and connect the VSN300 and insert the password to enable
this mode. In this operation mode two different methods of assigning an IP address can be selected:
DHCP or static.
“Station Mode” operation mode combined with DHCP IP address assigning method are strongly recom-
mended in most installations.
4d. When the VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD is connected to the “Home” network, the IP address
assigned to the VSN300 will be displayed by the wizard. Take note of this IP address, as it will be
used in the commissioning procedure below.
ATTENTION: be advised that the IP address just assigned to VSN300 is foundamental to conti-
nue the installation wizard. Please take note of it before continuing.
The device used to perform the commissioning of the VSN300 must be connected to the “Home”
WLAN network before continuing the conguration process described in the next steps.
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-Install the card by inserting the connection terminals in the dedicated connector on the inverter board. The connection on the inverter board can be composed
of one (A) or two (B) different connectors depending on the inverter model.
During this step, conrm that all the terminals are correctly aligned. Any terminal misalignment may result in damage to the card and/or to the inverter.
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Installation with
single connector
Installation with
double connector
-Tighten the locking screw to attach the card to the inverter (this screw secures the mounting bracket to the anchor point on the inverter) and tie the antenna
connection cable to the hole on the mounting bracket using the cable tie:
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-Special note for installation on inverter equipped with arc fault device:
In these type of inverter is necessary to install a standoff (supplied with the equipment) under the mechanical mounting bracket.
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Installation with arc
fault connection board
-At the end of installation phase, apply the following labels:
-FCC Label. This label is supplied with the VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD and must be appiled near the Regulatory label of the inverter. The FCC label
contains the FCC ID of the VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD.
-Identication label. This label is necessary to remember all the identication data of VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD and it should be applied in the dedicated
area (see paragraph 10).
4a
5
2
3
5.Switch the Wi-Fi connection of the tablet/smartphone/PC to the
“Home” WLAN network to which the VSN300 WIFI LOGGER
CARD is connected.
6.Type the IP address previously obtained in step 4d. of the con-
guration wizard (in this example 192.168.0.100) on an internet
browser.
If for any reason you lost the IP address assigned to the VSN300 (step 4d) you can continue the conguration wizard by executing one of the two following
operations:
-. Using VSN300’s host name in place of just assigned IP address
Further information about host name associated to VSN300 are provided in the product manual available on ABB website (www.abb.com/solarinverters monito-
ring and communication section)
-. Recovering the just assigned IP address by consulting the “Home” Wi-Fi router’s internal conguration pages.
Please consult the documentation related to the “Home” Wi-Fi router for further details on how to access its conguration pages.
7.Fill in the site information
These values are the same for all cards on the site and are shared with Aurora Vision®from which it is possible
to update these values at a later time.
If the data are not in the correct format a warning message will be displayed
8. Create the credentials (the password is not mandatory) of the guest user
Users who log in as a “guest” can open and view the contents of your site. However, they will not be able to make
any changes
Take note of the credentials you decide to use for the guest user login.
9. Create the credential (User Name and Password) of the admin user
Users who log in as an “admin” can open and view the contents of your site. Additionally, they can make changes
to your settings.
Take note about the credentials you decide to use for the admin user login.
10. End of the procedure. The system is now setup.
If you already have an Aurora Vision® account click “done” and go to next step.
If you do not have an Aurora Vision® account, check the box “Yes, I want to register” and click on “done”. You
will be redirected to the Plant Viewer registration procedure
11. Insert the Aurora Vision®access credentials.
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This label is necessary to remember all the identication data of VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD and it should be applied in the dedicated area shown below.
ABB
VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD
SN: YYWWSSSSSS
MAC: XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX
PRODUCT KEY: XXXX - XXXX - XXXX - XXXX
APPLY HERE THE
IDENTIFICATION LABEL
Save these instructions! The information on the above label will be used by Technical Service in case of problems.
The VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD is equipped with 3 status LEDs that can behaves as follows:
LED LED Behavior Description
DBlinking Card powered
EFFlashing green and yellow, together Initializing Data Partition
EFAlternating green and yellow, ashing Start-up phase
ESolid green Attached to WLAN
FSolid yellow Provisioning Access Point Enabled
EFBoth green and yellow ash together 3 times Inverter Serial Number Acquired
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