Danfoss CLX Series User manual

Danfoss CLX Series
Quick Guide
Kurzanleitung
CLX Home GM
CLX Standard GM
CLX Standard
MAKING MODERN LIVING POSSIBLE
SOLAR INVERTERS

Choice of Language - Sprachauswahl
Page 2 English UK
Seite 26 Deutsch
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Contents
1. Important Instructions 4
Introduction 4
Symbols 4
Safety Instructions 4
2. Product Overview 6
Scope of Delivery 7
System Requirements 7
Intended Use 7
3. Technical Description 8
Display 9
Micro SD Card 9
4. Installation 10
Signalling of Power Management*) and Reactive Power*) 10
Connection to the Inverter Network 12
Installing the CLX Box 12
5. Getting Started 13
Getting Started 13
Registering the CLX Box on the CLX Portal 13
Installing the Danfoss SolarApp 14
System Requirements 14
Installation on Smartphone or Tablet 14
Browser Plugin Installation 15
6. Configuration 17
First Use of the Danfoss SolarApp 17
Settings 17
Granting Remote Access 18
Delete Existing User from the Access Control List 19
Disable Remote Access 19
Navigating to Another CLX Monitored Plant 19
Plant Name 20
CO2 Emission 20
Revenue 20
Configuring Date and Time 20
Language 20
About 20
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7. Application and Data 21
Main Page 21
Production Graphs 22
Logging Capacity 23
Logging Interval 23
Plant Status 23
Detailed Inverter Data 24
8. Technical Data 25
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1. Important Instructions
1.1. Introduction
This document contains detailed product information and instructions for equipment to be used
with the following products:
• CLX Home GM
• CLX Standard GM
• CLX Standard
This document relates to the current version at the time of printing. We reserve the right to
make changes due to the introduction of new functions and improvements. The names of prod-
ucts and companies mentioned in this document may be registered trademarks of their respec-
tive owners.
Detailed information on how to connect sensors can be found in the CLX Sensor Interface In-
stallation Guide.
1.2. Symbols
This manual contains important information accompanied by the following symbols:
The Attention symbol draws attention to a risk of damage to components or
danger to persons if the information provided is not observed. This type of infor-
mation must be observed at all times.
Note:
The Note symbol marks supplementary information for improving operating processes as
well as user tips.
1.3. Safety Instructions
The reader must be familiar with the rules and regulations for electrical equipment and connec-
tion to the mains power network. Pay particular attention to general safety regulations for
working with electrical systems.
Observe the safety instructions below to prevent injury to persons and damage to connected
equipment.
Contact with electrically conductive parts after disconnection from the mains supply can be dan-
gerous. Do not connect the equipment to the mains supply before installation.
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Equipment must be installed only in protected/dry environments.
Do not use metallic/pointed/sharp instruments to access the enclosure.
Prevent cables and terminals from being exposed.
The power plug must be accessible at all times.
Qualified personnel only must perform service.
Equipment must only be operated at the rated supply voltages. A suitable power
supply unit is included in the scope of delivery.
Note:
Observe the manufacturer's instructions regarding the handling of power supply units (espe-
cially switching units).
Observe the manufacturer's instructions regarding the handling of inverters.
Note:
Disclaimer
All values shown are based on inverter data and are not legally binding.
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2. Product Overview
2.1. Product Description
Throughout this manual, CLX Home GM, CLX Standard GM and CLX Standard are described as
products in the CLX Series, and the instructions and guidelines of this document apply to all of
these, unless otherwise indicated.
Product Features
CLX Home GM CLX Standard GM CLX Standard
Inverter type TLX, TLX+, FLX, ULX and
DLX
TLX, TLX+, FLX, ULX and
DLX
TLX, TLX+, FLX, ULX and
DLX
Number of inverters 1-3 1-20 1-20
Built-in web interface Yes Yes Yes
Display of current plant
status Yes Yes Yes
Grid management Yes Yes No
Scan for connected in-
verters Yes Yes Yes
Configuration of grid
management via built-in
web interface
Yes Yes No
Upload to CLX portal Yes Yes Yes
Connection of sensors
via Sensor Interface box Yes Yes Yes
Compliant with Danfoss
SolarApp Yes Yes Yes
Automatic software up-
date via the CLX Portal Yes Yes Yes
CLX Standard
CLX Standard collects data from up to 20 DLX, ULX, TLX, TLX+, TLX Pro, TLX Pro+, FLX or FLX
Pro inverters, and, if enabled, it automatically sends the logged data to the CLX Portal. It is
compliant with the Danfoss SolarApp for remote troubleshooting and real time monitoring any-
where and anytime. For more information on how to use the Danfoss SolarApp together with
the CLX Series, refer to the section First Use of the Danfoss SolarApp .
CLX Home GM and CLX Standard GM
In addition to the functionality provided by the CLX Standard variant, the CLX Home GM and
CLX Standard GM provide the interface for grid management of PV plants with DLX, ULX, TLX,
TLX+, FLX inverters. The CLX Home GM or CLX Standard GM is connected directly to the output
of a radio ripple control receiver. The receiver can have up to 4 digital outputs and 2 analogue
4-20 mA outputs, which are used by the grid operators for signalling either power reduction or
reactive power setpoint commands.
For CLX Home GM and CLX Standard GM only
EEG 2012 requires PV plants with a capacity of 30 kWp or more to have an interface to the en-
ergy supplier for the specific remotely controlled reduction of feed-in power. Plants below 30
kWp have the option of continuously reducing feed-in power to 70% of the installed capacity,
but this may reduce profitability significantly.
PV plants above 100 kWp initially put into service on or after 1 July, 2012, must be equipped
with a power reduction system. This requirement may be imposed retroactively on PV plants
from 30 kWp to 100 kWp, initially put into service on or after 1 January, 2009.
The CLX Home GM or CLX Standard GM converts the signals from the grid operator into control
messages sent directly to the inverters via the RS-485 network. All configuration is done directly
via the built-in web interface.
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Illustration 2.1: Grid Management for Solar Power Plant
Legend
1 Radio ripple control receiver
2 CLX Home GM or CLX Standard GM
3 DLX, ULX, TLX, TLX+, FLX inverter
4 DLX, ULX, TLX, TLX+, FLX inverter
5 RS-485
2.1.1. Scope of Delivery
The equipment is supplied with the following items:
• CLX Home GM, CLX Standard GM or CLX Standard (with pre-installed Micro SD card)
• Mounting bracket with screws
• Accessories (power supply, crossed network cable RJ-45 TP10/100 cat 5e, termination
plugs for terminating the RS-485 inverter network)
• Packaging
• Instructions
2.2. System Requirements
2.2.1. Intended Use
The CLX Series is intended solely for use with Danfoss inverters.
Drilling holes in the equipment or mechanical modifications will damage the equip-
ment and invalidate the warranty.
2.2.2. System Requirements
The CLX Series has a built-in web interface, for display of simple status information and config-
uration of sensors and grid management.
The following web browsers are recommended:
Internet Explorer® Version 7+ or later
Firefox® Version 3+ or later
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3. Technical Description
3.1. Technical Description
1 2 3 4 5 6
150AA012.10
Illustration 3.1: CLX Series - Connectors (Bottom)
Legend
1 Power supply with circular connector (12–30 VDC)
2 Ethernet port for LAN
3 Easylan for connecting a Sensor Interface box
4 Input terminals, 12 lines:
2 x voltage (+)
4 x relay input (S01, S02, S03, S04)*)
2 x analogue input 4-20 mA (A1, A2)*)
5 & 6 RS-485 for connection to the inverter network
*) Not used in CLX Standard.
7
150AA013.10
Illustration 3.2: CLX Series - Connectors (Top)
Legend
7 Micro SD slot
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3.2. Display
1 2 3 4
150AA014.10
ESC
Illustration 3.3: Front View
Legend
1 Cancel/Back
2 Down
3 Up
4 Confirm
3.3. Micro SD Card
The micro SD card is used for storage of events and inverter data. The CLX box is only partly
functional without the micro SD card.
Note:
The micro SD® memory card must not be removed while the CLX box is powered on.
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4. Installation
4.1. Installation
The products in the CLX Series must be installed indoors or in an electrical cabinet. It can be
mounted either horizontally or vertically (connectors facing downwards) on a mounting rail sys-
tem or on a wall using the supplied wall bracket.
Illustration 4.1: Wall Bracket
Fit the box to the bracket by clipping the screws on the back of the unit into the bracket. When
mounting the equipment, ensure free access for cable connections from below. Use cable an-
chors for strain relief.
Like all electronic equipment, all products in the CLX Series must be protected
from humidity, in particular condensation.
4.2. Signalling of Power Management*) and Reactive
Power*)
*) Applies to CLX Home GM and CLX Standard GM only.
Signalling of power management is handled by the ripple control receiver of the electricity com-
pany. The connection between the ripple control receiver and the products in the CLX Series is
type-dependent. It is described here using a Landis+Gyr® receiver as an example.
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Illustration 4.2: Power Management - Connections
The ripple control receiver is connected as follows:
Input Terminal Strip Function Ripple Control Receiver Connector (K)
+S 12-30 VDC K1
-S1 Relay input 1
+S 12-30 VDC K2
-S2 Relay input 2
+S 12-30 VDC K3
-S3 Relay input 3
+S 12-30 VDC K4
-S4 Relay input 4
+S 12-30 VDC K5
-S5 Not used
+S 12-30 VDC K6
-S6 Not used
A2- 12-30 VDC (0)4 .. 20 mA
A2+ Analogue input
A1- 12-30 VDC (0)4 .. 20 mA
A1+ Analogue input
Table 4.1: Ripple Control Receiver - Connections
To avoid damage to any product of the CLX Series and the ripple control receiver,
the connection must only be made by an authorised and suitably trained electri-
cian.
Note:
Further information on how to configure grid management via the integrated web interface
can found in the CLX Series user manual in the download area at www.danfoss.com/solar.
As default no grid management settings have been configured in the CLX Home GM or CLX
Standard GM, remember to configure the inputs/Relays according to the requirements from the
DNO. The configuration is carried out via the integrated web interface of the CLX Home GM or
CLX Standard GM.
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4.3. Connection to the Inverter Network
4.3.1. Installing the CLX Box
Perform the following steps to install the CLX box:
1. Connect the power supply to the box and the mains supply.
2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the CLX box and to an inverter/network router.
3. Plug the RJ-45 terminator into one of the two RJ-45 RS-485 sockets of the CLX box.
4. Using an RJ-45 network cable (not included in the scope of delivery) (minimum cat 5e
STP network cable is required) connect the inverter to the free RJ-45 socket of the CLX
box.
5. If more than one inverter must be connected, connect the inverters in an RS-485 daisy
chain (depending on inverter type, refer to the corresponding inverter manual).
6. Terminate the inverter bus at the far end with the second RJ-45 terminator (included
in the scope of delivery), see the corresponding inverter manual for details. Different
inverter types are terminated differently.
Note:
Remember to run a network scan for connected inverters. For details, see the chapter Get-
ting Started .
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5. Getting Started
5.1. Getting Started
Install the CLX box as described in the previous section.
• Connect the power supply to the box and the mains supply.
• Use the display to configure the following. Press 'Enter', and then arrow down until
configuration appears, then 'Enter' again to enter 'Configuration':
-Date and time setting
-Network scan for connected inverters
For further information regarding network configuration, refer to the available man-
uals. At delivery, the network configuration is set to DHCP.
• For configuration of grid management via the web interface, refer to the available
manuals.
• The CLX Portal and the Danfoss SolarApp require an internet connection.
• Use the LAN cable (included in the scope of delivery) to connect the LAN interface of
your CLX box to a free port on your internet router.
Note:
Detailed configuration of power management is done via the grid management menu of the
web interface.
Note:
Network settings - Dynamic IP address (DHCP)
This requires a DHCP server in the local network. In this case, the CLX box obtains its net-
work settings from the DHCP server.
5.1.1. Registering the CLX Box on the CLX Portal
Upload to the CLX Portal is enabled either via the display or the integrated web server. To ena-
ble it via the display, select [Portal → Connect now]. If successful, the CLX box is now connec-
ted to the CLX Portal. Upon completion of the registration process, including registration at
clxportal.danfoss.com when creating a plant, the serial number and the mac address of the CLX
box are needed if the serial number is in the format 075201P222. The serial number and the
mac address can be found either on the label on the back of the CLX box or via [Settings →
About] on the Danfoss SolarApp.
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Illustration 5.1: About
5.2. Installing the Danfoss SolarApp
5.2.1. System Requirements
The Danfoss SolarApp can be used on Smartphone, tablet or via PC-based Internet browser.
Smartphone and tablet using the iOS (Apple) or the Android operating system are supported.
For the PC-based browser plugin, Firefox or Internet Explorer must be used.
Operating Systems Version
iOS Min. version 5.0+
Android Min. version 3.0+
Windows, Mac OS X and Linux Internet Explorer: Min. version 9
Firefox: Min. version 9
Table 5.1: System Requirements
5.2.2. Installation on Smartphone or Tablet
1. Download the Danfoss SolarApp from Google Play (formerly Android Market) or from
the AppStore.
2. Start the App.
3. Either sign in with an existing account or create a new one:
3.1 Enter an e-mail address and a password.
3.2 Click on 'Create Account'.
3.3 A verification e-mail will come.
3.4 Click on the link in the verification e-mail.
4. Return to the Danfoss SolarApp and click on 'Sign In'. Sign in using the newly created
account.
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Illustration 5.2: Login Screen - iPhone Example
Note:
Enable auto login to be automatically logged in every time the Danfoss SolarApp is started.
5. A redirection to the 'Discovery page' follows after signing in. For further details, see
the section Configuration, First use of the Danfoss SolarApp .
5.2.3. Browser Plugin Installation
1. Navigate to www.clx.danfoss.com to download the browser plugin, following the in-
structions.
2. Once the browser plugin has been installed and an account has been created, enter
the address of the PV plant: serialnumber.clx.danfoss.com in the address line of the
browser. The serial number is in a format, where the first 8 digits are the HW version
of the CLX Series and each CLX box has a different HW version:
-CLX Standard: 139F0196
-CLX Standard GM: 139F0194
-CLX Home GM: 139F0193
The remaining digits are visible on the label at the back of the CLX box, see the illus-
tration below:
Illustration 5.3: Product Label
The product label example shows CLX Standard GM: the address to enter in the web
browser would be: 139F0194075201P222.clx.danfoss.com.
3. Follow the procedure and log in with an existing account or create a new one:
3.1 Enter an email address and a password.
3.2 Click on 'Create account'.
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3.3 A verification email will come.
3.4 Click on the link in the verification email and sign in.
4. The main page of the Danfoss SolarApp opens. If not, see Configuration, Trouble-
shooting for help.
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6. Configuration
6.1. First Use of the Danfoss SolarApp
Note:
Ensure connection to the same local network as the CLX box, before continuing with the
configuration.
After installation and profile creation, the 'Discovery page' appears. The page can always be ac-
cessed via [Settings → Remote access → Scan for local devices]. All reachable CLX products are
listed here.
Illustration 6.1: Discovery Page
When connected to the same local network as the CLX product, the address of the CLX box is
now shown.
By clicking the address representing the accessible CLX box (red arrow in the illustration), the
main page of the current CLX box appears. At the same time, the CLX box is configured for re-
mote access by the current user. Other users may be added as described in the section
Set-
tings, Granting Remote Access .
See the chapter Application and Data , for a detailed description of the Danfoss SolarApp itself.
Note:
Set up the Danfoss SolarApp start page as home page or bookmark, for use on PC or via
Internet browser.
6.2. Settings
The settings menu link is located in the bottom right corner of the main page of the Danfoss
SolarApp (see illustration in the section Main Page ). Via the settings menu the following config-
uration options are available:
• Remote Access:
-Grant remote access, see the address of the plant or set another plant as 'de-
fault'.
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-Search for a local CLX box.
-Navigate to another CLX controlled PV plant.
-View history of previously accessed CLX controlled plants.
-Change the access control list.
-Show login screen.
• Configure plant name.
• Configure settings for Revenue and saved CO2.
• Change the 'date and time' configuration.
• Change the default language settings.
Each configuration option is described in detail below.
Illustration 6.2: Settings
6.2.1. Granting Remote Access
Remote access of the CLX box is controlled via an access control list. The user who configured
the CLX box for initial use is always added automatically to the remote access list. As default,
remote access is enabled.
To grant remote access to another user, proceed as follows:
1. Navigate to [Settings → Remote access].
2. Scroll down to the 'Access control' section.
3. Ensure that 'Remote access' is on.
4. Select 'Add user'. The 'Add user' screen opens.
5. Enter the email address of the user to whom access should be granted:
• Select 'Grant access and notify' when an email should be sent containing a
link to the plant, to inform this particular person.
• When access should be granted without sending an email, just select 'Grant
access'.
6. The Access control list is automatically updated.
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The access control list allows remote access for up to 6 individual users, to the CLX box from a
remote location.
6.2.2. Delete Existing User from the Access Control List
To delete a user from the access control list, proceed as follows:
1. On the access control list select the user to delete.
2. A confirmation screen appears. By pressing OK, the user will be deleted from the ac-
cess control list.
Illustration 6.3: Access Control List
6.2.3. Disable Remote Access
To disable remote access, select 'Remote access' to 'Off' setting (see illustration Access Control
List ).
Note:
When the 'Access Control List' is empty, or when remote access is 'Off', the CLX product is
only reachable in the local area network.
6.2.4. Navigating to Another CLX Monitored Plant
To navigate to another CLX monitored plant:
1. Navigate to [Settings → Remote access → Enter address].
2. Enter the address of the plant to navigate to.
Once the address is saved, this plant will be used as the default plant to which the Danfoss
SolarApp connects when opened.
Via the history menu item, it is easy to navigate back to plants previously visited.
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