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VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD
EN
In addition to the notes below, please read and follow the safety and installation information
provided in the installation manual. The technical documentation for the product is available
on the website www.abb.com/solarinverters
This equipment must be used following the guidelines provided in the manual.
3.
The principal components of the VSN 300 WIFI LOGGER CARD are shown in the figure and described in the following table:
H
G
F
E
D
4.
The communication among VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD and router is based on WiFi signal that could be limited by obstacles and distance.
The device must be kept away from large metal objects and electrical devices with strong magnetic field to ensure a good communication quality.
The radio signal level between WIFI LOGGER CARD and router can be increased in different ways:
1. Change the direction of the antenna.
2. Find a new location for the router taking care about the signal decrease due to materials through which the radio signal has to pass:
Before mounting the system it is important to consider the possible scenarios (see below) and evaluate the right position for Wi-Fi router.
1
OK
Wooden
Distance
less
than
10mt/33ft
3
?
Any
distance
?
Concrete
5
OK
The distances indicated in the below examples are between WIFI LOGGER CARD and the router.
A
C
B
Main components
A
Antenna connection cable
B
Antenna (RF Technology Corp. Model EA-79 F RP SMA)
C
Connection terminals
D
Power LED
E
Status LED 2
F
Status LED 1
G
Coaxial connector
H
Mechanical mounting bracket
2
Install
the WiFi
antenna in-
ternally using
an extension
cable or
evaluate the
possibility to
install a WiFi
repeater
Any
distance
4
Evaluate the
WiFi signal
quality and the
Distance
possibility to
more
than
?
install a WiFi
10mt/33ft
repeater
Wooden
Window
Distance
more
than
30mt/100ft
1.
"Before installing the VSN300 Wifi Logger Card it is strongly recommended to previously read both the present Quick Installation Guide (QIG) and the product
manual (available on ABB official web site www.abb.com/solarinverters.
The present QIG refers to VSN300 Wifi Logger Card in FW version 1.8.x on.
The VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD printed circuit board will be marked with the following information, identifying the product:
- Manufacturer Mark/Trade Mark
- CE (European Union) Marking
- RCM (Australia) Marking
- FCC ID
The FCC ID is FCC ID: X6W-3N16E when the VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD is assembled with a Wi-Fi radio module supplied by Epcos
The FCC ID is FCC ID: X6W-3N16M when the VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD is assembled with a Wi-Fi radio module supplied by Murata
A dedicated label including the FCC ID must be placed in a visible position on the exterior of the Inverter host equipment
FCC (Federal Communications Commission) WARNING
1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation
2. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in any particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
3. RF Exposure. This device complies with Part 2.1091 of the FCC Rules for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
a minimum distance of 20cm between the antenna and the user.
Refer to the specific section describing procedures how to integrate and use this device into the host fixed mount inverter.
Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by the Manufacturer may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
The identification label contained on the VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD box has information regarding the device and manufacturer.
- Product Key composed of 16 characters used to activate the VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD
In some cases on the equipment, dangerous or hazardous zones are indicated with signs, labels, symbols or icons.
Symbols and icons
Always refer to instruction
manual
Protection rating of equip-
IP65
ment
2.
The VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD allows for connection of the inverter to a local LAN Wi-Fi network via a wireless connection.
The VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD features an integrated web server that enables establishment of a direct connection to a PC,smartphone or tablet, allowing
for board configurations and local monitoring of the inverter.
When the inverter is connected to the WLAN network with Internet access, the VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD allows for transfer of data to the Aurora Vision
Plant Management Platform for remote monitoring purposes over an Internet browser or Mobile App (Plant Viewer for Mobile)
Aurora Vision
Plant Viewer for Mobile
In order to assure the correct operation of the card do not install other monitoring devices in addition to the VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD.
5.
The package contains all the components required to correctly install and connect the VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD:
Main components
6.
Preliminary operation
The inside of the inverter may be accessed only after the inverter has been disconnected from the grid and from the photovoltaic generator.
The VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD must be installed only by trained professional installers
- Turn off the inverter by physically disconnecting the AC and DC voltages, as well as any voltage connected to the multifunction relay.
NO
Wait for the amount of minutes according to the indication on the inverter's label in order to allow discharging any stored energy in the
inverter and use safety clothing and/or personal protective equipment
10
- Open the inverter front cover.
Metal or
Antenna installation
reinforced
concrete
The antenna must be installed outside the inverter in place of a service cable gland (size
M20)
- Remove one of the M20 service cable glands of the inverter (using a 25mm wrench).
- Pass the antenna connection cable into the inverter by passing it through the M20 cable
gland opening, the gasket, the plastic lock nut and the adapter (If used).
- Attach the antenna bulk head connector to the inverter using the supplied plastic
lock nut (torque 5N-m). For some inverter models (UNO-2.0/2.5-I-OUTD and TRIO-
5.8/7.5/8.5-TL-OUTD) it will be necessary to use the adapter kit due to the greater
thickness of the inverter enclosure. In this case, proceed as follows:
- Install the gasket on the adapter
- Attach the adapter to the inverter using the plastic lock nut (torque 5N-m).
Evaluate the
- Pass the antenna connection cable into the inverter by passing it through the M20
WiFi signal
cable gland opening, the adapter, the gasket and the nut.
quality and the
- Attach the antenna bulk head connector to the adapter (torque 5N-m).
possibility to
install a WiFi
repeater
- Screw the antenna on the support
Use only antenna type RF Technology Corp. Model EA-79 F RP SMA,
or a similar type having equal or lesser gain
VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD Installation
- Connect the antenna cable to the coaxial mating connector present on the card.
During this step, pay special attention to aligning the terminal of the antenna cable with the mating connector.
Do not apply pressure on the terminal if it is not aligned with the mating connector.
Contains FCC ID: X6W-3N16E
- Manufacturer name
- Model name
- Serial Number composed of:
YY = Year of production
WW = Week of production
SSSSSS = progressive number
- VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD Mac address
General warning - Important
Hazardous voltage
safety information
Always use safety clothing
Temperature range
and/or personal safety
devices
APPLICATION WITH VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD
WI-FI router
VSN300
POWER
ALARM
WIFI LOGGER CARD
GFI
ESC
UP
DOWN
ENTER
POWER
ALARM
GFI
ESC
UP
DOWN
ENTER
Quantity
Main components
Locking screw
1
Contains FCC ID: X6W-3N16E
or
Plastic lock nut
1
Contains FCC ID: X6W-3N16M
Adapter kit (gasket and
ABB
1 + 1
VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD
adapter)
SN: YYWWSSSSSS
MAC: XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX
Antenna connection cable
1
PRODUCT KEY: XXXX - XXXX - XXXX - XXXX
WIFI antenna
1
ABB
solar
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
Cable Tie
1
technical
The
In addition
to what
documentation
Installation without
Contains FCC ID: X6W-3N16M
ABB
VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD
SN: YYWWSSSSSS
MAC: XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX
PRODUCT KEY: XXXX - XXXX - XXXX - XXXX
Hot surfaces
Time needed to discharge
stored energy
10
®
Aurora Vision
®
Plant Management Platform™
INTERNET
Quantity
FCC ID label
1
Identification label
1
Standoff for installation on
inverters equipped with arc
1
fault device
XXXXXX
inverters
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
XXXXXX
X
X
Technical documentation
is explained
the
and
in this
guide,
interface
and
the
safety
and
management
installation
software
information
for the
provided
product
in the
available
are
installation
at the
website.
manual
mus
t be
read
and
followed.
Installation with
adapter
adapter
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Summary of Contents for ABB VSN300
- Page 1 The VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD features an integrated web server that enables establishment of a direct connection to a PC,smartphone or tablet, allowing for board configurations and local monitoring of the inverter. When the inverter is connected to the WLAN network with Internet access, the VSN300 WIFI LOGGER CARD allows for transfer of data to the Aurora Vision ®...
- Page 2 (in this example 192.168.0.100) on an internet APPLY HERE THE browser. If for any reason you lost the IP address assigned to the VSN300 (step 4d) you can continue the configuration wizard by executing one of the two following SN: YYWWSSSSSS operations: -.