CanadianSolar CSI-GL-WIFI-STICK Guide

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

Intr oduc tion
This Data Logger Wi 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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Wireless Router

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 WiFi-enabled mobile phone or a laptop computer are
connected to this device for parameter setting.
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Electrical Connec tion
Connect the WiFi stick to the communication port on the
underside of the inverter.
Data Logger WiFi Stick
Ins t alla tion
1.
Insert WiFI Stick to COM port .
2.
F as t en the WiFi S tick .
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G r oove
Data Logger W Stick Interf ac e

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
for end user
CSI CloudPro
for business

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.
4.Wi-Fi Networking Con gur a tion
If your logger is a Wi-Fi module, it will need to be networked for
normal use. In the speci c plant page, click the [...] button in
the upper right corner, select [Device] to enter the device page,
s elect the logger to be con gured, and click the [Device
networking] button to con gure.
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AP c on gur a tion
1 Please make sure that the phone is connected to the WiFi
net- work and enter the WiFi
password.
APP will automatically get the current mobile phone WiFi
account,
type in the WiFi password to enter the con guration process. If the
network is not the one the logger needs to con gure, 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 APP, the data logger
will start to con gure.
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Notic e
If it is unable to nd 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 nd the
AP_XXXXX, you can check the logger
manual for troubleshooting or contact our Customer
Service.
(3) Normally,con guration process will take 3 - 5 mins.
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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 fa
r
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 con guration after
Logger's AP is connected.
If you encounter following situations, please recon gure
logger network
:
1. Change router
2. Change WIFI password
3. Change router's
SSID
4. Enterprice routers may restrict WIFI connectivity.
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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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