PLEXLOG PL40 User manual

Quick guide Configuration PL data logger
PL40 | PL100 | PL500+
Content
Introduction.......................................................................................1
Scope of delivery ..........................................................................1
Device and connections..............................................................1
Assignment of the connection terminals................................2
Preparation....................................................................................2
Reconfiguration of a PL data logger.............................................3
Tester identification.....................................................................4
New installation................................................................................9
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1
Introduction
These brief instructions are intended for skilled personnel with appropriate qualifications
and experience in handling low-voltage devices.
This Quick Start Guide does not replace the PLEXLOG PL series manual. The PLEXLOG PL
series manual can be found at qr.plexlog.com.
Scope of delivery
-PL data logger (PL40, PL100 or PL500+)
-Quick guide
-Plan device connection assignment inverter
-Sticker with ID and password
-Power supply unit
-2 pieces connector plug 12-pin green
-2 pcs screws + dowels
Device and connections
Figure 1

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Assignment of the connection terminals
Figure 2
Preparation
Mount the PL data logger on the wall.
If necessary, use the enclosed installation material (screws and dowels).
For this purpose, observe the mounting holes provided for the data logger.
Wire the inverters and, if necessary, the meters, sensors and radio ripple control receivers
according to the enclosed plan for device connection assignment on the inverter or Figure
2.

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Lay the communication cables of the inverters, meters, sensors and radio ripple control
receivers, if applicable, as well as the supply voltage from the enclosed power supply unit
into the lower connection area of the PL data logger (connection terminal 1+ 2). For the
supply cable into the connection area, you can optionally use the bendable openings in the
side of the housing.
Wire the green plug-in terminals included in the accessories with the supplied contacts
according to the connection diagram Figure 2.
Connect an active network cable to the Ethernet interface of the PL data logger.
Reconfiguration of a PL data logger
After successful wiring, supply the PL data logger with supply voltage via the power supply
unit according to the enclosed connection diagram. The PL data logger will now start.
After booting, you will enter the installation wizard during initial startup.
Figure 3:
! Tip ! :

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Before configuring the PL data logger, we recommend performing a firmware update. The
firmware of the PL data loggers is constantly being improved and further developed. With
an update, you ensure that you actually have the latest firmware version on your data
logger.
To do this, press the "Firmware update" button via the touch display (see Figure 3) with a
given Internet connection via the Ethernet interface: The following wizard will automatically
guide you through the update wizard.
!Attention!:
Do not perform any other actions on the data logger during the update process and do not
disconnect the data logger from the supply voltage during the update process. Interfering
with the update process may render the data logger unusable.
Tester identification
To ensure that the communication settings and wiring of the connected inverters, meters
and/or sensors have been made correctly before configuring the data logger, it is
recommended that the connected devices are identified by a tester. To do this, press the
"Tester identification" button via the touch display (see Figure 3). You will now be taken to
the tester identification wizard.
Steps 1
A total of up to six interfaces (depending on the model) are available. The first three
interfaces are RS485-capable. Alternatively, these interfaces can be used via Ethernet. In
step 2. you can integrate model-dependent devices via Ethernet. Please note that the
control function for inverters (active power and reactive power) is only available via the A, B
and, if necessary, C interfaces.
Figure 4:

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Proceed as follows to activate an RS-485/ETH interface:
Example: An inverter bus with 10 x SMA inverters was connected to the RS-485-A port:
Press the "inactive" button under RS485-A. Now select "Inverter" and confirm. Under
RS485-A, select the manufacturer "SMA" and confirm.
Repeat this procedure for RS485-B and/or RS485-C (for PL500+) if required.
The RS485/ETH interface stress has been defined. Continue with "next".
Step 2
Depending on the model, additional ETH interfaces are available for additional devices.
Figure 5:

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For use and setup please use the procedure described in step 1.
PLEX.IO

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Devices that only have an RS485 interface can be made Ethernet-capable with the PLEX.IO
module.
For the setup they press the button "not available".
Figure 6:
Please start the search to display all PLEX.IO devices in the network.
Figure 7:

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Based on the serial number, they can add the respective device to the appropriate interface.
Steps 3
Perform test/device detection
Figure 8:
To do this, start the recognition via the button at the bottom right.
The PL data logger requires a moment to detect all devices. In the "Status" column you can
see the number of devices detected so far during the search. If the correct number of
inverters/devices has been detected at the corresponding interface, press the "Skip" button
- this switches the detection to the next interface.
If all devices were detected as desired, return to the installation wizard via the "back"
button. From there, start the further configuration via "New installation".
If not all devices were detected as desired, please check the communication settings of the
devices and the wiring. You can restart the detection at any time using the "Repeat" button
at the bottom right.

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New installation
To configure a new PV system monitoring, please press the "New installation" button via
the touch display (see Figure 3).
Step 1
First, authorize yourself and the new data logger:
Figure 9:
Enter the ID and password. You will find them on the sticker included in the delivery. If
these are not available or have been lost, please contact your PLEXLOG administrator or
the PLEXLOG hotline - you will receive a new ID and password without any problems.