iGen LP-2 User manual
User Manual
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Product Description
Introduction
Pro Logger (LP-2) is applicable to PV projects, which can connect to inverter, combiner box, weather station,smart meter
and ect,. It also features in lightning protection. It is specially designed for PV system monitoring, which is capable of
receiving and executing network scheduling command. The product can sends the data to the monitoring platform via 4G
or LAN. The real-time status and historical data can be displayed with graphs, enabling intuitive and clear understanding of
PV System. Furthermore, customized alerts can notify users of any malfunction or defect immediately via SMS and E-mail,
which realizes the management of PV System at anytime and anywhere, also simplifies the maintenance significantly.
Feature
1. Wide voltage input (DC15V～DC60V)/Make no distinction between positive and negative
electrode/Overcurrent, short circuit protection/Voltage-stabilized circuit
2. Industrial chip design (-40℃～85℃)
3. Watchdog circuit (embedded hardware and software)
4. Support parameter configuration/upgrading plan, local serial port, static page
5. Acquisition communication rate: 9600bps (1200bps-115200bps configurable)
6. Ethernet transmission: 10/100M adaptable
7. Two-way 4G communication
8. Embedded storage/Log running/Parameter configuration
9. Embedded EMC protection circuit
10. Wall-hanging installation
11. Four-way RS485/RS232/RS422 serial port communication
12. One-way CAN high speed communication
13. Analog value acquisition
14. Digital output control
15. Data export/configuration via USB
16. Power-off reminder
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Picture
Size
L/mm
W/mm
H/mm
Material
240
118
49
PC
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Parameter
Hardware
Parameter
Remote Communication
Communication 1 4G
Communication 2 4G
Ethernet
Input Voltage
DC 15V~60V
Working Power
<10W
Output Voltage
DC 12V 500mA
Working Temperature
-20℃~+60℃
Extended Working
Temperature
-40℃～+85℃
Storage Temperature
-40℃~+85℃
Relative Humidity
4~95% (No Condensation)
Storage Relative Humidity
10~95% (No Condensation)
Light
4（power/status/alarm/com）
Press
1（Reset/Reload）
Memory
128MByte NAND FLASH
1MByte SRAM
Extended Memory
8GByte TF card
Size
240mm*118mm*49mm
IP Grade
IP20
Installation Method
DIN-Rail Mount
Light
Status
Type
ON
OFF
Flash
Power
Power supply normal
Power supply abnormal
(Check power supply line)
——
STATUS
Software abnormal
Software abnormal
(Power again)
Software normal
(1s/flash)
ALARM
Hardware abnormal
(Contact manufacturer)
Hardware normal
——
COM
RS485 normal
RS485 abnormal
(Check RS485 line, com address, port
configuration)
——
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Interface Identification
Installation
Preparation
Before unpacking, please carry out visual inspection. After that, please check the product list below and confirm if there
is any damage or missing accessory.
Product List
No.
Name
Identification
1
Power In
Voltage Input: DC 15V~60V/Power: <10W (Make no distinction between
positive and negative electrode)
2
Power Out
Voltage Output: DC 12V 500mA
3
Ethernet
Ethernet: 10/100M (adaptive)/RJ45/max. communication distance: <100m
4
USB
1 mini USB/USB2.0 protocol/<60MBps/max. conductor length<5m
5
Reload/Reset
Reboot (Press for 3s)
Restore factory settings (Press for 10s)
6
CAN
9600bps (4800~115200bps configurable)/max. connected number: 256
(configurable)
7
Term.120Ω
Terminal matching switch
8
RS485/422/232/P1
4-way sending&receiving interfaces/9600bps (4800~115200bps
configurable)/conductor length<1000m
9
SMA2
Antenna interface
10
SIM
4Gmodule SIM card slot (big)
11
SMA1
Antenna interface
12
Multi Input(D&A)
Reserved
13
SO Input
Reserved
14
Digital Output
Reserved
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Name
Pro Logger
Power
Air Switch
Power Cord
COM Line
SMA Antenna
Quantity
1
1
1
1
1
2
Tool
Name
Picture
Percussion drill
Wire stripper
Multiple-use meter
Side cutter plier
Slotted screwdriver
Electrical tape
Expansion screw
Adjustable spanner
Laptop (Mesh port required)
Position
1. Pro logger is not waterproof, only can be installed inside or in the waterproof cabinet.
2. Well-ventilated place/Avoid direct sunlight/Temperature: -20℃~60℃
Connection
Power Connection
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Step 1: Connect power output of air switch and power input L/N interface of power module via cable
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Step 2: Connect power output of power module (V+ and V-) and power input of LP-2 via cable
Step 3: Connect RS485 interface according to actual situation (One 485 interface can connect to 32 devices at max.)
Step 4: Connect the Ethernet cable to LP-2 (please use shielded twisted pair or above)
Air Switch AC
Output
L N
Power AC
Input
-V -V +V +V
Power DC
Output
LP-2 DC
Input
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Step 5: Install logger antenna
Step 6: Make sure the air switch is at opening status and connect to AC power
Step 7: Close air switch and check logger indicator lights
Ethernet
Install the
antenna
Air Switch
AC Iutput
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Inverter Connection
Connect to single inverter
Inverter communicate withLP-2 via RS485 (COM1/COM2/COM3/COM4)
Steps
1. Peel off the insulation of RS485 com line
2. Connect logger RS485A/RS485B interface to inverter via 485 com line
Connect to multiple inverters
Pro logger can connect to multiple inverters via hand in hand connection. The max. number of devices on each line is 32.
(If users want to connect to a weather station, please put the weather station at the end of the line.)
Parameter Settings
Connect logger to computer network port via cable (Power on the logger and turn off computer WiFi function)
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Open a browser and enter 169.254.254.254 to go to configuration page
Mobile COM Parameter Settings
Modify APN and server direction according to the requirement
Ethernet Parameter Settings
Ethernet Data Transmission
Work Mode: Transmission Mode and click Save
Set server direction and click Save.
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Ethernet Data Acquisition
Work Mode: Collect Mode
DHCP: Disabled
Set IP address and click Save.
Serial Port Parameter Settings
Scenario 1: Connect to single device
If the address is 1, please enter 1-1.
Scenario 2: Connect to multiple devices (e.g. 20 devices)
If the address is from 1-20, please enter 1-20.
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Monitoring
7.1 Registration&Create a New Plant
Users can go to SOLARMAN Business Web/APP to check plant data and plant running status.
APP: Scan the QR code below to download SOLARMAN Business APP or go to Google Play/App Store and search
SOLARMAN Business to download.
Web: Domain name of platform: https://pro.solarmanpv.com/
Step 1: Open a browser and go to https://Pro.solarmanpv.com/ or go to SOLARMAN Business APP.Click Register
SOLARMAN Homepage
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Step 2: Log in to SOLARMAN platform, click “Create a Plant” in the upper-right corner and enter plant information here.
Step 3: Go to a target plant, click “Add” in the upper-right corner, select “Gateway/Logger”, and enter device SN here.
7.2 Data Checking
Users can go to SOLAMMAN Business Web/APP to check plant data.
Type plant name in the search box to search.
Log in to SOLARMAN Business APP, click “Business”-”Monitor”-”Plant” to check plant data.
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