CanadianSolar CSI-GL-LAN-STICK Guide

Installation &
Commissioning Manual
C SI-GL - LAN-STICK

Intr oduc tion
This Data Logger LAN Stick is used to relay CSI Inverter data to
CSI cloud data monitoring app platforms – CSI Cloud & CSI Cloud
Pro. Users can easily check device information by logging in to
either of these platforms. The communication topology is as
shown below...
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To ensure normal use of the device, before using the device, be sure
that:
The connected wireless router has uninterrupted internet
access.
The communication address of the inverter MUST BE "01",
which is default value.
A laptop computer are connected to this device
for parameter setting.
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Electrical Connec tion
Connect the LAN stick to the communication port on the
underside of the inverter, and connect Ethernet cable from
LAN Stick to router.
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Data Logger LAN Stick Interface
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Data Logger LAN Stick Installation
Insert LAN Stick to COM port.
Fasten the LAN Stick.

Attention!!!
The device must be kept away from large metal objects and
any electrical device with strong magnetic elds, such as a
microwave oven, refrigerator, cordless phone, and PV
panel. This will ensure adequate communication quality.
Communication quality c a n also be a ected by thick walls,
concrete and lightning
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APP USER MANUAL
Download APP
1. Registration
Click [Register] to create new account. Use your email to regi ster.
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CSI Cloud
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CSI CloudPro
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2. Create Plant
2.1 Click [Add Now] to create a plant. Proceed as described
below.
2.2 Con m the location of the plant and complete the related
details on the next page, and then click [Finish] to complete the
plant.
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2.3 Now you can see the plant you just created on the
home page. Click the [Check the plant] button to view
detailed data for the plant.
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3. Add a device
3.1 Click the [+] button in the upper right corner of the home
page, select [ Add a Logger], and select the plant where you
want to
a dd the device in the next page.
3.2 You can choose to scan the barcode of the collector or
directly enter the SN number below the barcode to add it,
then click the [Add] button to go to the next page.
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3.3 On this page, you can stipulate how the logger selects the
device associated with it. The default mode is
“Automatic
Selection”.
If you do not have special requirements, please click
the [Done] button to con rm. After the con rmation is completed,
the logger will be added to the
plant.
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Warning: Please ensure the data logger is working
properly before leaving the site. If issues arise,
contact customer service immediately.
If you have any technical queries about our products,
please
contact us and provide the following information:
1. Product model and serial number of data logger.
2. Product model and serial number of connected inverter.
Thank you for your support and
cooperation!
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