ZCS Azzurro ZSM-WIFI-KIT User manual

Technical Note “Complete Guide to Monitoring the Azzurro ZCS Systems via Wi-Fi” -Rev. 1.2 of 20/05/2019
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COMPLETE GUIDE TO
MONITORING OF AZZURRO ZCS
SYSTEMS VIA WI-FI

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PURPOSE OF THE DOCUMENT
The purpose of this document is to guide the user on how to configure the Wi-Fi card installed on Azzurro
ZCS inverters in order to be able to monitor the system on one of the AzzurroZCS platforms.
The document also contains a series of checks and inspections to be carried out in case of incorrect
configuration of the Wi-Fi card.
Finally, the document outlines the procedure for registering and configuring the system on two of the
available monitoring platforms: AzzurroZCS APP and AzzurroZCS web portal.
PARAGRAPHS OF THE DOCUMENT
1 Preliminary notes on the configuration of the Wi-Fi card
2.1 Procedure for installing an internal Wi-Fi card
2.2 Procedure for configuring an internal Wi-Fi card
3.1 Procedure for installing an external Wi-Fi adapter
3.2 Procedure for configuring an external Wi-Fi adapter
4 Procedure for checking the correct configuration of the Wi-Fi card
5 Procedure for registering on the AzzurroZCS application
6 Procedure for registering on the AzzurroZCS portal
1 PRELIMINARY NOTES ON THE CONFIGURATION OF THE WI-FI CARD
The AzzurroZCS inverters can be monitored by means of a Wi-Fi card connected to a Wi-Fi network present at
the place of installation. Depending on the model purchased, this card may already be present on board the
inverter or it can be installed at a later date, since all AzzurroZCS inverters are set up for monitoring. In the
first case, it will only be necessary to configure the Wi-Fi card, connecting it to a suitable wireless network, as
shown below. If the Wi-Fi needs to be installed, you will need a qualified installer or technician to correctly
assemble the card.
The following two types of Wi-Fi adapters are available on the market:
Internal Wi-Fi card (code ZSM-WIFI-KIT)
External Wi-Fi adapter (code ZSM-WIFI-EXT)
The two devices, although different in appearance and method of installation and configuration, have the
same function, i.e. to transmit data from the inverter to a web server to allow remote monitoring of the
system.

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Figure 1 –Internal Wi-Fi card (left) and external Wi-Fi adapter (right)
It is also necessary to makes sue that the AzzurroZCS inverter is compatible with the Wi-Fi model, as shown in
the table below
Internal Wi-Fi card (code ZSM-WIFI-KIT)
External Wi-Fi adapter (code ZSM-WIFI-EXT)
Azzurro ZCS 1.1-3K TL inverter
Azzurro ZCS 3-6K TLM LITE inverter
Azzurro ZCS 3-6K TLM inverter
Azzurro ZCS 4.4-12K TL-X inverter
Azzurro ZCS 3000SP storage inverter
Azzurro ZCS 10-20K TL Inverter
Azzurro ZCS 20-33K TL-G2 Inverter
Azzurro ZCS 30-40K TL Inverter
Azzurro ZCS 50-70K TL Inverter
Azzurro ZCS HYD 3-6K –ES hybrid inverter
The Wi-Fi card, whether internal or external, must be installed by an installer or technician who is specialised
and able to carry out the procedure described in this document. In particular, the internal card requires the
opening of the front cover of the inverter, an operation which, if not carried out correctly, can cause damage
to people, objects or the inverter itself.
The configuration of the Wi-Fi card, whether internal or external, requires the presence of a Wi-Fi network
near the inverter in order to obtain a stable transmission of data from the inverter to the Wi-Fi modem.
The configuration can be done by means of a smartphone, PC, tablet or any other device that can be
connected to a Wi-Fi network.
The configuration procedure can be performed at any time, as long as it is near the inverter at the time it is
switched on. It is also required to know the password of the modem to which you want to connect the Wi-Fi
card.

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2.1 PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLNG AN INTERNAL WI-FI CARD
The installation of an internal Wi-Fi card is only required for single-phase AzzurroZCS 1-3K TL and 3-6K TLM
photovoltaic inverters not equipped with a Wi-Fi card (the 3000SP storage inverter always comes with an
internal Wi-Fi card).
1) Switch off the photovoltaic inverter by first disconnecting the AC line via the appropriate wall switch
and then the DC line via the appropriate wall switch.
2) Unscrew and remove the four Allen screws on the front panel of the inverter using a suitably sized
key.
Figure 2 –Position of the four Allen screws securing the front cover
3) Lift the front cover of the inverter using a screwdriver if necessary to lever the aluminium casing
open; during this operation, be careful not to move the front cover too far from the body of the
inverter, as it is still connected via the flat cable.
4) Lift the cover up as far as the flat cable allows it, and open the hooks connecting the flat cable to the
terminal on the inverter’s communication board, so that both the cable and the front cover can be
removed.
Be sure to correctly open both plastic hooks before removing the cable.

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Figure 3 –Opening of the hooks on the seat of the flat connector
5) Insert the Wi-Fi card into the dedicated slot on the communication board, also marked by an outline
of the card, as show in the following image.
Figure 4 –Location of the Wi-Fi card on the communication card
Make sure to first insert the two plastic connectors in the slots positioned at the top, and then match the
pins of the Wi-Fi card to the bottom slots. Press the card lightly to make sure it is mounted properly.
6) Pass the antenna connected to the card through the cable gland on the bottom of the inverter, after
loosening the ring nut and removing the rubber stopper inside; finally, make sure the antenna is
stable by rotating the ring nut in the opposite direction.
If during this operation, the cable connected to the antenna detaches from the card, connect it again
by placing the two connectors on top, and exerting a slight pressure, as shown in the following image.

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Figure 5 –Correctly installed Wi-Fi card
7) Reconnect the flat cable in its seat and close the two plastic hooks, making sure that they close
properly. Place the front cover in its original position and secure it by rescrewing the four Allen screws
that were previously removed.
8) Start the inverter in the regular way as described in the manual, supplying first DC voltage and then
AC voltage via the wall-mounted switches.
2.2 PROCEDURE FOR CONFIGURING AN INTERNAL WI-FI CARD
Go to front of the inverter and search for the Wi-Fi network using a smartphone or computer, to make sure
that the signal from the home Wi-Fi network reaches the place where the inverter is installed.
If the Wi-Fi signal is present in the location where the inverter is installed, you can start the configuration
procedure.
If the Wi-Fi signal does not reach the inverter, it is necessary to install a system that amplifies the signal and
brings it to the place of installation.
1) Search for any wireless networks in order to display the network of the inverter’s Wi-Fi card, which is:
AP_0805925180.
The number indicates the serial number of the Wi-Fi card, which can be checked by referring to the
smaller label located at the lower left side of the inverter.
2) Open the browser and enter the following IP address in the search bar to access the web server inside the
Wi-Fi card: 10.10.100.254
3) For both the username and password, enter: admin

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Figure 6 –Screen for logging into the configuration page of the Wi-Fi card
Autenticazione richiesta
Authentication required
http://10.10.100.254 richiede un nome utente e una password. La tua
connessione a questo sito non è privata.
http://10.10.100.254 requires a username and password. Your
connection on this site isn’t private.
Nome Utente
Username
The following page will open:
Figure 7 –Status screen

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4) Click on the Wizard key shown on the left column to enter the configuration menu. Now click on Start to
start the configuration wizard.
Figure 8 –Screen for starting (1) the Setup Wizard
Check the “Wireless connection” option; if present, select SOFAR as the inverter brand, then click
NEXT.
Figure 9 –Network connection (2) screen

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5) From the list of wireless networks available, select your home Wi-Fi network, where you want to connect
the Wi-Fi card. Click “Next.”
Figure 10 –Screen for selecting the available wireless network (3)
N.B.: make sure that the signal strength is greater than 30%; if not, make sure the antenna has been fully
extended by following the three steps shown in the figure.
If the antenna has been correctly extracted, bring the router closer or install a repeater or signal
amplifier.
Figure 11 –Procedure for extracting the antenna connected to the internal Wi-Fi card
Estrarre
Extract
Allentare
Loosen
Serrare
Fasten

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6) Enter and repeat the password of the selected home network.
Figure 12 –Screen for entering the password of the wireless network (4)
N.B.: The system will check that the two passwords entered match; if two different passwords were
entered, an error message will be displayed and you will have to re-enter the password.
During this step, the system is not able to make sure that the password entered is actually the one
requested by the modem, therefore please make sure that you enter the correct password.

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Figure 13 –Screen showing the warning for entry of wrong password
7) Make sure that the “Enable” option is selected to automatically obtain the IP address from your router,
then click Next.
Figure 14 –Screen for automatically obtaining the IP address (5)
8) Click on Next without making any changes or checking any options.

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Figure 15 - Screen for setting the security options (6)
9) Complete the configuration procedure by clicking OK, as shown in the following screen.
Figure 16 –Final configuration screen (7)
10) If the configuration procedure is successful, the following screen will appear. If this screen does not
appear, try updating the browser page.

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The screen prompts you to manually close the page; therefore, close the page from the background of
your telephone or from the close button on your PC.
Figure 17 –Configuration complete screen
11) Enter the IP address 10.10.100.254 again, and the login credentials (“admin”as both username and
password). When you log in again, the screen below will appear; click on the Remote Server information
at the bottom of the screen, and check that “Pingable” is written to the right of Remote Server A.
The word “Pingable” indicates that the Wi-Fi card and the remote server have been successfully
connected.

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Figure 18 - Main screen of status and verification of correct configuration
3.1 PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLING AN EXTERNAL WI-FI ADAPTER
Unlike the internal Wi-Fi card, the external adapter must be installed for all compatible inverters. However,
the procedure is quicker and more streamlined as there is no need to open the front cover of the inverter.
1) Turn off the inverter following the procedure described in the manual:
a. In the case of a photovoltaic inverter, first disconnect the AC line via the appropriate switch
installed on the wall and then the DC line via the appropriate switch installed on the wall or
the knob switch on board the inverter.
b. In the case of a hybrid inverter, first disconnect the AC line via the appropriate switch installed
on the wall and then the DC line of the batteries (ON/OFF or POWER switch on board the
batteries) and the photovoltaic line (knob switch on the left side of the inverter)
2) Remove the cover for accessing the Wi-Fi connector on the bottom of the inverter by unscrewing the two
cross screws, as shown in the figure.
Figure 19 –Seat of the external Wi-Fi adapter

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3) Insert the Wi-Fi adapter in the seat, taking care to follow the direction of the insertion and ensure
proper contact between the two parts. Secure the external Wi-Fi adapter by tightening the two
screws inside the package.
4) Turn on the inverter following the procedure described in the manual:
a. In the case of a photovoltaic inverter, first supply DC voltage and then AC voltage by means of
the appropriate switches and ON/OFF buttons.
b. In the case of a hybrid inverter, first supply DC voltage from the batteries (ON/OFF or POWER
switch on the batteries), then the AC voltage via the appropriate switch and finally voltage
from the photovoltaic panels. For more details, refer to the appropriate section in the user
manual.
3.2 PROCEDURE FOR CONFIGURING AN EXTERNAL WI-FI ADAPTER
Position yourself in front of the inverter and search for the Wi-Fi network using a smartphone or computer,
to make sure that the signal from the home Wi-Fi network reaches the place where the inverter is installed.
If the Wi-Fi signal is present in the location where the inverter is installed, you can proceed with the
configuration procedure.
If the Wi-Fi signal does not reach the inverter, it is necessary to install a system that amplifies the signal and
brings it to the place of installation.
1) Search for the Wi-Fi networks on your telephone or PC so that all the networks visible from your
device are displayed.
Figure 20 –Search for Wi-Fi networks on a Smartphone (iOS)
Impostazioni
Settings
Le nuove connessioni Wi-Fi sono state disattivate dal centro di controllo
New Wi-Fi network connections have been turned off from the Control
Center
SCEGLI UNA RETE….
CHOOSE A NETWORK…..

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2) Connect to the Wi-Fi network generated by the Wi-Fi adapter of the inverter (i.e. AP_51…), operating
as an Access Point.
Figure 21 –Connection to Access Point of the Wi-Fi adapter (iOS)
3) Open a browser (Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox) and enter the IP address 10.10.100.254 in the search
bar.
Enter “admin” as both the username and password.
Figure 22 –Screen for accessing the IP address to configure the Wi-Fi adapter
Accedi al sito web
Enter the website
Accedi a 10.10.100.254
Enter 10.10.100.254
La password verrà inviata in chiaro.
Your password will be sent unencrypted

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4) The status screen will open showing the information of the logger, such as the serial number and
firmware version.
Figure 23 –Status screen
5) Click the Wizard setup, shown in the left column.
6) In the new screen that opens, select the Wi-Fi network to which the Wi-Fi adapter is to be connected,
making sure that the Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) is greater than 30%.
N.B.: check that the signal strength is greater than 30%, if not, bring the router closer or install a
repeater or signal amplifier.
7) Click Next.

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Figure 24 –Screen for selecting the available wireless network (1)
8) Enter the password of the Wi-Fi network (Wi-Fi modem), clicking on Show Password to make sure it is
correct.
N.B.: During this step, the system is not able to make sure that the password entered is the one
actually requested by the modem, therefore please make sure you enter the correct password.
Click Next.
Figure 25 –Screen for entering the password of the wireless network (2)
9) Click Next again without selecting any option

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Figure 26 - Screen for setting the security options (3)
10) Click OK.
Figure 27 –Final configuration screen (4)
11) At this point, if the configuration of the card is successful, the last configuration screen will appear,
and the telephone or PC will unpair from the inverter’s Wi-Fi network.
12) Manually close the web page from the background of the telephone or with the close key on the PC.

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Figure 28 –Configuration complete screen
13) Go back to the network selection screen to check that the AP_51. network is no longer present.
Absence of the Wi-Fi network in the list will confirm the configuration of the Wi-Fi card.
Figure 29 –Wi-Fi network search on Smartphone (iOS); Access point of the Wi-Fi card is no longer visible
STATUS OF THE LED OF THE EXTERNAL WI-FI ADAPTER
1) Initial status:
Central LED fixed
Right LED flashing