Solar Power Solutions

Basic and Enhanced Communications:
All systems are comprised of individual modular elements that, when interacting with one another, provide efficient local control to the solar plant. Whether it's a small/medium power or high power plant, you are assured there is effective information management. An optional communications box is available that controls and supervises the whole installation and provides information in a quick and automatic fashion via the internet, so the data is available wherever you are.

System Components

The BASIC system is specifically developed to be integrated in either a small or medium size photovoltaic park where all the most significant data are transmitted via RS485 Modbus to the local PV Energy Management System. An essential working tool is represented by a freeware software which allows the user to easily configure and check the communication wiring and remotely read the available measurement data.

• BASIC Master Communications Module: RS485 communications port (Modbus). 1 required for each 15 circuits of string monitoring units


• BASIC String Monitoring Unit: Comes with Integrated fuse protection; measures DC string Current and Voltage

The ENHANCED system allows for greater flexibility and control of the PV plant and allows for the use of optional modules to greatly expand the amount of available information. Multicolor LEDs provide immediate feedback on variables, alarms, fuse status and communication, showing the relevant details on the display.

• ENHANCED Master Communications Module: In addition to the Basic System features above, the enhanced module includes data logging and stamping, 2 digital inputs and 2 temperature inputs.


• ENHANCED String Monitoring Unit: Comes with Integrated fuse protection. Measured string variables include DC voltage, current and active power and energy. Reports alarms, anti-theft control and blown fuse detection back to the master module.

Optional Modules:

• Environmental Monitoring Unit: Measures PV module temperature, sun irradiation and wind speed.


• Input/Output Module: Includes 2 relay outputs and 2 digital inputs.

Optional Web Box

Complete with built-in web server that controls and supervises the whole installation, acquiring information from array groups; inverters; energy meters; interface protection. The Communications Box provides information in a quick and automatic fashion via the internet, so the data is available wherever you are. Features include display of all managed information such as: DC V, A, kW, kWh, sun-irradiation, cell temperature, air temperature and wind speed. Includes 15years data storage, data export, 4 RS485 ports, 1 Ethernet port, 3 USB ports and a 100 to 240VAS power supply. The box may be wall or DIN-rail mounted.


SMART COMBINER SYSTEM SELECTION

The table below is designed to assist you with identifying which system is right for you. Once you determine which monitoring options are important for your installation, you can quickly identify which components you require in your SMART COMBINER BOX.