CanadianSolar CSI-GL-WIFI-STICK Guide

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Installation & Commissioning Manual
CSI-GL-WIFI STICK

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Introduction
This Data Logger WiFi 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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Data Logger
WiFi Stick
Wireless Router

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To ensure normal use of the device, before using it, be sure that:
The connected wireless router has uninterrupted internet access.
The communication address of the inverter MUST BE "01", which is
the default value.
A WiFi-enabled mobile phone or a laptop computer are connected
to this device for parameter setting.
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Electrical Connection
Connect the WiFi Stick to the communication port on the underside of the
inverter.
Data Logger WiFi Stick Interface
Groove
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The device must be kept away from large metal objects and any
electrical device with strong magnetic fields, such as a microwave
oven, refrigerator, cordless phone, and PV panel. This will ensure
adequate communication quality. Communication quality can also be
affected by thick walls, concrete and lightning.
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Attention!!!

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APP USER MANUAL
Download APP
1. Registration
Click [Register] to create a new account. Use your email to register.
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CSI Cloud
(end user)
CSI CloudPro
(business)

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2. Create Plant
2.1 Click [Add Now] to create a plant. Proceed as described below.
2.2 Confirm 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 add the device on
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 confirm.
After the confirmation is completed, the logger will be added to the plant.
4. WiFi Networking Configuration
If your logger is a WiFi module, it will need to be networked for normal
use. On the specific plant page, click the [...] button in the upper right
corner, select [Device] to enter the device page, select the logger to be
configured, and click the [Device networking] button to configure.
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APP configuration
(1) Please make sure that the phone is connected to your own WiFi
network and type in the WiFi password to enter the configuration
process.
If the network is not the one you want to configure with the WiFi stick,
switch the network. When switching the account, you can manually enter
your network account.
Note: 5G WiFi is not supported.
(2) Go to [Network Settings] interface and select the data logger's
network AP_XXXXXXXXXX(S/N). Then return to the APP, the data logger
will start to configure.
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If it is unable to find an AP_XXXXX(S/N) in wireless network list, please
make sure the distance between the WiFi router and data logger is less
than 10 meters. If there is any problem during the connection or setting
process, you can repeat the above steps. If you still cannot find the
AP_XXXXX, you can check the logger manual for troubleshooting or
contact our Customer Service.
(3) Normally, the configuration process will take 3-5mins.
Notice
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If the configuration fails, the reasons may be:
1. Router password is wrong. Please click [Retry] and check the
password.
2. The router's network signal is weak, and the logger is too far away
from the router. Please put the router closer to the logger or use a
repeater.
3. Click too fast during the Logger's AP connection. Please wait a few
seconds and then jump to the configuration after Logger's AP is
connected.
If you encounter following situations, please reconfigure logger network:
1. Change router
2. Change WiFi password
3. Change router's SSID
4. Enterprise routers may restrict WiFi connectivity.
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If you have any technical queries about our products, please contact us:
Canadian Solar EMEA GmbH
Landsberger Straße 94, 80339 Munich, Germany
Tel: [phone]
[email protected]
and provide the following information:
1. Product model and serial number of the data logger.
2. Product model and serial number of the connected inverter.
Thank you for your support and cooperation!
Warning: Please ensure the data logger is working properly
before leaving the site. If issues arise, contact customer
service immediately.
January 2021, All rights reserved. WiFi Stick Installation Manual V1.4_EN
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CSI SOLAR CO., LTD.
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CSI SOLAR CO., LTD.
199 Lushan Road, SND, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China | www.csisolar.com

CSI SOLAR CO., LTD.
199 Lushan Road, SND, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China | www.csisolar.com

CSI SOLAR CO., LTD.
199 Lushan Road, SND, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China | www.csisolar.com