Solar-Log 200 User manual

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Manual V.3.6.0
Solar-Log™
EN

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Publisher:
Solare Datensysteme GmbH
Fuhrmannstr. 9
72351 Geislingen-Binsdorf
Germany
International support
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Italy
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Switzerland
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United States
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction.................................................................................................................. 10
2 Notes for the Firmware Update..............................................................................11
3 Updating from Firmware 2.x to 3.x.......................................................................12
4 Safety information ......................................................................................................13
4.1 Hazard Classes ............................................................................................................................................................ 14
5 Electric current.............................................................................................................15
6 Package contents........................................................................................................16
7 Wall mounting ..............................................................................................................17
8 Unit connections..........................................................................................................19
8.1 Solar-Log 300 / Solar-Log 250............................................................................................................................ 19
8.2 Solar-Log 1200............................................................................................................................................................ 21
8.3 Solar-Log 2000 ......................................................................................................................................................... 23
9 Optional Connections...............................................................................................25
9.1 Solar-Log™ GPRS ...................................................................................................................................................... 25
9.2 Solar-Log™ Meter (Solar-Log 300 and 1200) ................................................................................................ 26
9.3 Solar-Log™ PM+......................................................................................................................................................... 29
10 Connector Assignments and Wiring.................................................................. 30
10.1 Notes on wiring the connections ........................................................................................................................ 30

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10.2 RS485-A (only Solar-Log 1000, 1200 and 2000) ........................................................................................ 31
10.3 RS485/422 - B............................................................................................................................................................ 32
10.4 RS485/422 - C (only Solar-Log 2000) ............................................................................................................. 33
10.5 S0 ................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
10.5.1 S0 OUT / IN A (S0-OUT and S0-IN A) ..............................................................................................................34
10.5.2 S0-IN B.......................................................................................................................................................................... 35
10.6 PM+................................................................................................................................................................................. 36
11 Connecting the inverters.........................................................................................37
11.1 Switch o the inverters and the Solar-Log™. ................................................................................................. 38
12 Connecting accessories ...........................................................................................39
12.1 Sensor Box Basic and Professional .................................................................................................................... 39
12.2 Sensor Box Professional Plus................................................................................................................................. 41
12.3 Ripple Control Receiver.......................................................................................................................................... 44
12.4 Large External Displays .......................................................................................................................................... 45
12.5 External power meter.............................................................................................................................................. 47
12.5.1 External power meters/accumulating meters.................................................................................................48
12.6 Wiring for S0 meter ................................................................................................................................................. 49
12.7 Wiring for RS485 meter .......................................................................................................................................... 51
12.8 Installation Utility Meter / Janitza UMG 104 / UMG 604 (only Solar-Log 1000 and 2000) ........ 54
12.9 Solar-Log™ Smart Relay Box ................................................................................................................................ 58
12.10 WeMo Insight Switch ............................................................................................................................................... 60
12.11 Allnet Network Power Socket .............................................................................................................................. 61
12.11.1 Connecting the Allnet network power socket to the Solar-Log™ .......................................................... 62
13 Other connections .....................................................................................................63
13.1 Alarm contact (only Solar-Log 1000 and 2000).......................................................................................... 63
13.2 Relay (only Solar-Log 1000, 1200 and 2000)................................................................................................ 64
13.3 USB................................................................................................................................................................................. 65
14 Installation.....................................................................................................................66
14.1 Connecting the Solar-Log™ to a network / PC.............................................................................................. 66
14.1.1 Instructions for connection through the PowerLine package.................................................................. 67
14.2 Initial installation Solar-Log 250 and 300....................................................................................................... 67
14.3 Initial set up of the Solar-Log 1200.................................................................................................................... 68
14.4 Setting up of the Solar-Log™ with the configuration wizard.................................................................. 68
14.4.1 Carrying out the initial set up of the Solar-Log 250, 300, 1200 and 2000 (manually).................. 75
14.5 Starting the configuration ..................................................................................................................................... 76
14.6 Using the browser menu ........................................................................................................................................ 80
14.6.1 Control elements......................................................................................................................................................... 81
14.6.2 Explanations of the names in the main menu................................................................................................ 82

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15 Main menu.....................................................................................................................85
15.1 VLCD Display .............................................................................................................................................................. 85
16 Configuration Menu...................................................................................................86
16.1 Configuring network settings............................................................................................................................... 86
16.1.1 Ethernet ......................................................................................................................................................................... 87
16.1.2 GPRS (only Solar-Log™ GPRS) ............................................................................................................................. 89
16.1.3 General Information about GPRS Devices........................................................................................................ 92
16.1.4 WiFi (only Solar-Log WiFi)..................................................................................................................................... 93
16.1.5 Proxy ............................................................................................................................................................................... 95
16.2 Internet Configuration............................................................................................................................................. 96
16.2.1 Access type ..................................................................................................................................................................96
16.2.2 Portal .............................................................................................................................................................................96
16.2.3 E-mail.............................................................................................................................................................................99
16.2.4 Text message (SMS) ..............................................................................................................................................100
16.2.5 Export........................................................................................................................................................................... 101
16.2.6 Backup ......................................................................................................................................................................... 101
16.3 Configuring connected devices......................................................................................................................... 102
16.3.1 Device definition....................................................................................................................................................... 102
16.3.2 Device Detection..................................................................................................................................................... 108
16.3.3 Configuring devices ............................................................................................................................................... 109
16.3.4 General Information on the Pac Correction Factor...................................................................................... 110
16.3.5 Configuring power meters.......................................................................................................................................111
16.3.6 Configuring sensors ..................................................................................................................................................112
16.4 Configuring Plant Data ........................................................................................................................................... 118
16.4.1 General ...........................................................................................................................................................................118
16.4.2 Plant groups................................................................................................................................................................119
16.4.3 Graphic..........................................................................................................................................................................119
16.4.4 Defining the PV plant's forecast data ............................................................................................................. 120
16.4.5 Defining the Feed-in tari .....................................................................................................................................121
16.4.6 Define electricity costs ..........................................................................................................................................123
16.5 Configuring Notifications...................................................................................................................................... 124
16.5.1 Recipient.......................................................................................................................................................................124
16.5.2 Device notifications.................................................................................................................................................124
16.6 Yield............................................................................................................................................................................... 127
16.6.1 Explanation of the individual E-mail Functions:............................................................................................129
16.6.2 Text message (SMS) notifications .....................................................................................................................132
16.7 Alarm (only Solar-Log 1000 and 2000) ................................................................................................................. 132
16.8 Power & Failure......................................................................................................................................................... 132
16.8.1 General Information on Performance Monitoring.........................................................................................134
16.9 PM .................................................................................................................................................................................. 138
16.10 Smart Energy............................................................................................................................................................ 139
16.10.1 Defining Smart Energy Switching .....................................................................................................................139
16.10.2Smart Energy Switching Groups........................................................................................................................ 140
16.10.3Configuring switching groups............................................................................................................................. 144
16.10.4 Control Logics Definition - Operating Mode Appliances....................................................................... 144
16.10.5Control Logics Definition - Operating Mode Generator............................................................................ 150
16.10.6 Smart Energy Surplus Management ...............................................................................................................152
16.11 Feed-In Management.............................................................................................................................................. 154

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16.11.1 Plant parameters .........................................................................................................................................................154
16.12 Active power............................................................................................................................................................... 156
16.12.1 Active power deactivated....................................................................................................................................... 157
16.12.2 Remote controlled active power reduction (only Solar-Log™ PM+)...................................................... 157
16.12.3 Remote controlled active power reduction with the calculation of self-consumption (only So-
lar-Log™ PM+)............................................................................................................................................................160
16.12.4 70% fixed reduction..................................................................................................................................................160
16.12.5 70% Fixed reduction with the calculation of self-consumption ............................................................... 161
16.12.6 Adjustable reduction ................................................................................................................................................ 162
16.12.7 Adjustable Reduction with the Calculation of Self-Consumption .......................................................... 162
16.12.8Fixed reduction in watts........................................................................................................................................... 163
16.12.9 Fixed reduction in watts with the calculation of self-consumption....................................................... 163
16.12.10 Percentage of consumption for an adjustable reduction ......................................................................... 163
16.13 Reactive Power .......................................................................................................................................................... 164
16.13.1 Reactive power deactivated..................................................................................................................................164
16.13.2 Fixed value cos (Phi) shift factor .......................................................................................................................... 165
16.13.3Fixed reactive power in Var .................................................................................................................................... 165
16.13.4Variable cos (Phi) shift factor over characteristic curve P/Pn................................................................... 166
16.13.5Variable reactive power via the characteristic curve Q(U)
(only Solar-Log 2000 with Utility Meter)............................................................................................................... 167
16.13.6Remote-controlled fixed value cos (Phi) shift factor only Solar-Log™ PM+) ......................................... 170
16.13.7 Linking (only Solar-Log 1000 and 2000)......................................................................................................... 172
16.13.8 Profile ............................................................................................................................................................................. 173
16.14 Direct Marketing......................................................................................................................................................... 175
16.15 Editing Data ................................................................................................................................................................ 176
16.15.1 Initial yield..................................................................................................................................................................... 176
16.15.2 Data correction........................................................................................................................................................... 177
16.15.3System backup............................................................................................................................................................. 177
16.15.4 Backup ........................................................................................................................................................................... 179
16.15.5Reset ................................................................................................................................................................................. 181
16.16 System Configuration............................................................................................................................................... 183
16.16.1 Access control............................................................................................................................................................. 183
16.16.2 Language/Country/Time ........................................................................................................................................184
16.16.3 Display............................................................................................................................................................................ 186
16.16.4 Licenses ......................................................................................................................................................................... 187
16.16.5 Firmware ....................................................................................................................................................................... 187
17 Accessing Diagnostic values..................................................................................190
17.1 Inverter Diagnostic .................................................................................................................................................... 190
17.1.1 Inverter details............................................................................................................................................................... 191
17.1.2 Tracker comparison.................................................................................................................................................... 192
17.1.3 Module field comparison.......................................................................................................................................... 193
17.2 Battery Diagnostic..................................................................................................................................................... 194
17.2.1 Current Measurement Values .................................................................................................................................194
17.2.2 Charging History 1-Day ............................................................................................................................................. 195
17.2.3 Charging History 7-Days...........................................................................................................................................196
17.2.4 Balances.......................................................................................................................................................................... 197
17.3 Accessing Event logs................................................................................................................................................ 199
17.4 Accessing Notifications .......................................................................................................................................... 200

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17.5 Accessing Feed-In Management......................................................................................................................... 202
17.5.1 Explanation of the Values in the Power Reduction Section ......................................................................203
17.5.2 Explanation of the Symbols in the Feed-in power (% DC) column: .......................................................206
17.5.3 Explanation of the Values in the Reactive Power Reduction Section ...................................................206
17.5.4 PM History.....................................................................................................................................................................209
17.6 Accessing the SCB Monitor (only Solar-Log 1000 and 2000)................................................................. 210
17.7 Accessing components............................................................................................................................................. 211
17.8 Smart Energy............................................................................................................................................................... 214
17.8.1 Explanations of the Tabs.......................................................................................................................................... 214
17.8.2 History Section............................................................................................................................................................. 216
17.8.3 Simulation Section...................................................................................................................................................... 218
17.9 Accessing CSV Export............................................................................................................................................. 220
17.10 Accessing Support..................................................................................................................................................... 221
18 Accessing Yield Data ............................................................................................... 222
18.1 Current values ............................................................................................................................................................ 222
18.1.1 Energy flow .................................................................................................................................................................. 224
18.1.2 Table................................................................................................................................................................................ 225
18.2 Production ................................................................................................................................................................... 226
18.2.1 Day view ........................................................................................................................................................................ 227
18.2.2 Month view .................................................................................................................................................................. 229
18.2.3 Year view....................................................................................................................................................................... 231
18.2.4 Total view ..................................................................................................................................................................... 232
18.3 Consumption (only when consumption meters are connected)............................................................ 233
18.4 Balances........................................................................................................................................................................ 239
18.4.1 Day balance................................................................................................................................................................... 241
18.4.2 Month balance............................................................................................................................................................ 242
18.4.3 Year balance................................................................................................................................................................ 243
18.4.4 Total balance................................................................................................................................................................244
18.5 Finances........................................................................................................................................................................ 245
18.6 Sensor (only when a sensor is connected) ..................................................................................................... 247
18.7 System Information .................................................................................................................................................. 248
19 Direct Device Configurations (Solar-Log 1200 and 2000).......................250
19.1 Navigating from the touch screen...................................................................................................................... 250
19.1.1 Accessing the Dashboard ....................................................................................................................................... 252
19.1.2 Access Energy flow ................................................................................................................................................... 253
19.1.3 Accessing the Energy Balance..............................................................................................................................254
19.1.4 Start Smart Energy.................................................................................................................................................... 255
19.1.5 Accessing Forecast.................................................................................................................................................... 256
19.2 Accessing Yield history............................................................................................................................................ 257
19.3 Accessing Environmental performance............................................................................................................. 257
19.4 Settings on the device ............................................................................................................................................ 258
19.4.1 Start menu (only Solar-Log1200) ........................................................................................................................ 258
19.4.2 Basic settings menu................................................................................................................................................. 265
19.4.3 USB menu .................................................................................................................................................................... 266
19.4.4 Advanced settings menu ........................................................................................................................................269

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19.5 Error and Fault Messages on the Display ............................................................................................................ 274
20 Notifications on the LCD Status Display (Solar-Log 250, 300, 1200 and
2000)................................................................................................................................276
20.1 Meaning of the symbols on the LCD display...................................................................................................... 276
20.1.1 Fault messages ...............................................................................................................................................................278
20.2 Notifications on the LCD display ............................................................................................................................ 279
20.3 Normal operation......................................................................................................................................................... 279
20.4 Power reduction ........................................................................................................................................................... 279
21 Faults................................................................................................................................ 280
21.1 Restarting and resetting............................................................................................................................................ 280
21.1.1 Reset buttons .................................................................................................................................................................280
21.1.2 Reset ..................................................................................................................................................................................280
21.1.3 Restoring the factory settings .................................................................................................................................. 281
21.1.4 Rebooting and Resetting via the web menu...................................................................................................... 282
21.2 Fault messages .............................................................................................................................................................. 283
21.2.1 Fault messages GPRS.................................................................................................................................................. 283
21.2.2 Fault messages time .................................................................................................................................................... 284
21.2.3 Fault messages WiFi.................................................................................................................................................... 284
21.2.4 Fault messages Internet............................................................................................................................................ 285
21.2.5 Fault messages Export to External Server and Backup ............................................................................... 286
21.2.6 Fault message e-mail transfer................................................................................................................................. 288
21.2.7 Portal Transfer Fault messages ..............................................................................................................................290
21.2.8 Fault messages Feed-in Management.................................................................................................................290
21.2.9 Special cases .................................................................................................................................................................. 291
22 Cleaning and care.........................................................................................................292
22.1 Cleaning tips ................................................................................................................................................................... 292
22.2 Care tips............................................................................................................................................................................ 292
23 Disposal............................................................................................................................293
24 Technical Data .............................................................................................................. 294
25 Appendix ........................................................................................................................ 298

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25.1 Internet ports............................................................................................................................................................ 298
25.2 Country specific inverter detection with Easy Installation. .................................................................... 299
25.3 Wiring meters to record self-consumption.................................................................................................. 300
25.3.1 Meter connection options to record the total consumption via an RS485/S0 interface...........300
25.3.2 Meter connection options for bi-directional recording of the total consumption via only an
RS485 interface...................................................................................................................................................... 301
25.4 Connection examples for ripple control receivers .................................................................................... 302
25.4.1 Variation with 4 relays (ENBW >100kWp)................................................................................................... 303
25.4.2 Variation with two relays..................................................................................................................................... 305
25.4.3 Variation with three relays...................................................................................................................................307
25.4.4Variation with 5 relays (including emergency stop).................................................................................. 309
25.5 Digital Interfaces ....................................................................................................................................................... 311
25.5.1 Modbus TCP ...............................................................................................................................................................311
25.6 Live data compact – summarized (complete plant)................................................................................... 312
25.6.1 Open JSON Interfaces.............................................................................................................................................313
25.7 Dimensions ................................................................................................................................................................ 315
26 List of Figures............................................................................................................ 316

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Introduction
1 Introduction
This installation manual is intended for use by solar energy technicians and professional electricians,
as well as Solar-Log™ users. It should be noted that the installation and commissioning of the individual
components is only to be performed by properly trained specialists. Refer to Chapter 4 “Safety informati-
on” for more information.
The wiring for the devices is described in detail in the Component Installation Manual.
The Solar-Log™ must only be used by persons who have fully read and understood the manual before ins-
talling, operating and/or servicing the device.
Our product documentation is being constantly updated and expanded.
The current versions of the documents can be downloaded from our website:
https://www.solar-log.com/en/support/downloads
The descriptions in this manual refer to firmware version 3.6.0
Security in-
formation!
Update the Solar-Log™ immediately to firmware 3.6.0 build 89 to protect it from security
risks and define a user password.

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Notes for the Firmware Update
2 Notes for the Firmware Update
The following models may be updated to the Solar-Log Firmware Version 3.6.0.
• Solar-Log200
• Solar-Log 250
• Solar-Log 300
• Solar-Log500
• Solar-Log1000
• Solar-Log 1200
• Solar-Log 2000

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Updating from Firmware 2.x to 3.x
3 Updating from Firmware 2.x to 3.x
The following note is for the Solar-Log 200, 500 and 1000 models when updating to firmware version 3.x.
In order to update to 3.x, the Solar-Log™ must at least be running firmware version 2.x. The latest firmware
can be downloaded from our website:
http://www.solar-log.com/de/service-support/firmware.html.
Note!
After installing firmware 3.x, it is no longer possible to downgrade to the previous versi-
ons. It is not possible to install older firmware versions.
The following changes occur when upgrading to 3.x:
• The data transfer function is no longer available.
• The Smart Energy section has been completely revised. If the function External Switch (only So-
lar-Log 1000) is used, this part needs to be reconfigured after the update.
• The settings and function of the power management have to be checked and, if need be, reconfi-
gured.
• With the new modern web interface, old web browsers might sometimes cause problems with
the functionality. We recommend using the current version of Mozilla's Firefox, Google's Chrome,
Microsoft Edge or Microsoft's Internet Explorer.
As part of the update, the Solar-Log™ has a data reformatting process running in the background. This
process starts once the update is finished. This process could last several hours and the Solar-Log™ will
operate and react slower until the update finishes.

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Safety information
4 Safety information
In order to protect people, the product itself, and other equipment, please pay attention to the following
before handling the product:
• the content of this manual,
• the safety information,
• the warning signs and type plates attached to the product.
This manual is intended for solar energy technicians and qualified electricians who are installing a
Solar-Log 250 (read the additional information below), 300, 1200 and 2000, wiring them to inverters, con-
figuring them to operate in particular systems, and putting them into operation.
All the actions described in this manual for wiring and working on inverters must be carried out only by
specially trained electricians. All repairs should only be carried out by similarly trained personnel, or by the
manufacturers themselves.
Solare-Datensysteme GmbH is not liable for any personal injuries, property damages and system malfunc-
tions and their consequences which result from not adhering to the product documentation.
Note!
The Solar-Log 300 functions described in this manual are essentially identical to tho-
se of the Solar-Log 250. Refer to the Solar-Log 250 data sheet for the differences.

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Safety information
4.1 Hazard Classes
The safety instructions in this document are represented with standard signs and symbols. Two classes of
risk are identified, depending on their probability of occurrence and the seriousness of their consequences.
Danger!
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation to life
Non-compliance with this warning can lead to severe and irreversible injuries or death
Caution!
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation to people, or a risk of material damage
Non-compliance with this warning can lead to irreversible injuries or to material dama-
ge.

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Electric current
5 Electric current
Danger!
Risk of death by electric shock if inverters are opened.
Never open the inverter housing when the inverter is connected to power.
See Switching off the inverters on page 38.
Always read the installation and safety instructions given in the manual for the corres-
ponding inverter.
Danger!
Danger of death if there is condensation in the power supply unit when started!
Condensation can occur if the power supply unit is moved directly from a cold environ-
ment to a warm environment.
Wait until the temperatures have equalized before doing this.
Caution!
Damage to the electrical components in inverters and on interface cards due to elec-
trostatic discharge.
Avoid contact with component connections and plug contacts.
Before picking up the component, ground yourself by holding the protective conduc-
tor (PE) or the unpainted part of the inverter housing.
Caution!
Damage to the electrical components of the Solar-Log™ due to the wiring of the So-
lar-Log™!
Switch the Solar-Log™ off;
See Chapter 11.1 on page 38
Caution!
Risk of electric shock.
Do not use the unit if the housing of the external power supply unit is damaged. A
damaged power supply unit must be replaced by one of the same type and from the
same manufacturer in order to avoid danger.
Caution!
The Solar-Log™ may only be used indoors or enclosed spaces.
The device has the protection class IP20.

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Package contents
6 Package contents
Check the package contents before proceeding to assembly and install.
Report any damage or missing parts to the forwarding agent and dealer immediately.
The unit is supplied with the following components:
• Solar-Log™ basic unit
• 2x cover panels to be fitted to the top and bottom of the unit to protect the connections and reset
button
• 12 V power supply with country-specific adapters
• Terminal block connector for all connections
• 4x wall plugs and screws for wall mounting

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Wall mounting
7 Wall mounting
The device is produced according to protection class IP20 and is intended only for installation in interior
areas that are dry and dust-free.
Suitable wall plugs and screws are supplied for wall mounting.
Please remember that an electrical outlet and a local network connection are required near the Solar-Log™
in order for it to operate. GPRS and WiFi models do not require the network connection.
• Put the housing where it is to be fitted and mark the drill holes.
Fig.: Solar-Log™ wall mounting
• The Solar-Log™ should be fitted in an easily accessible place.
• Drill the holes and insert the wall plugs
• The information on dimensions of the case and the mounting points is in chapter 26.6 on page
315

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Wall mounting
Note! concerning
Solar-Log™ GPRS
The SIM card should be inserted before attaching the unit, as the insertion slot will no
longer be accessible after wall mounting.
• Fasten the housing with the screws
• Cable feed through – top and/or bottom covers.
Using a file or a saw, clear the cable feed holes.
The top and bottom covers are identical.
• Plug all cable connectors into their connections.
• Attach the covers

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Unit connections
8 Unit connections
8.1 Solar-Log 300 / Solar-Log 250
Top connections
Fig.: Top Connections Solar-Log 300
Solar-Log 300* / Solar-Log 250
S0-Out
S0-IN A*
S0 pulse output for connecting
to a large external display. S0
pulse input for connection to
an external power meter. Plea-
se note the connection charac-
teristics of the S0 connection. 
USB USB connection. Suitable for
USB sticks.
Not suitable for a connection
to a PC
S0-IN B S0 pulse input for connection
to an external power meter.
*Only the Solar-Log 300 is equipped with this connection.

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Unit connections
Bottom connections
Fig.: Bottom connections Solar-Log 300
Solar-Log 300 / Solar-Log 250
RS485/422 - B RS485 interface, 6 pin:
Connection for inverters
and additional accessories
Power 12 V 12 volt DC input
Network Ethernet network interface,
10/100 Mbit