Page 3 - Contents; Installation assistant
WEB'log 1/92 Contents 1 Notes on using the Operating Instructions ...................................... 5 2 Safety instructions for operation ...................................................... 5 3 Device overview .............................................................................. 6 3...
Page 7 - Notes on using the Operating Instructions; The instructions are continually updated.; Safety instructions for operation; The WEB'log may not be opened
WEB'log 5/92 1 Notes on using the Operating Instructions These Operating Instructions are intended for end customers and provide the basis for safe operation of the WEB‘logs. The personnel responsible for installation, operation and maintenance must have read and understood this operating manual The...
Page 8 - Device overview; Device versions overview; You can find more information on grid feed-in management on the
6/92 WEB'log 3 Device overview 3.1 Device versions overview WEB'log Light+ 20 WEB'log Basic 100 WEB'log PRO Unlimited Max. feed-in power in kW 20 100 Unlimited Modem GPRS or PSTN (analogue) GPRS, PSTN (analogue) or ISDN Display 2x16 characters 192x32 dots Grid feed-in management (meteocontrol PowerC...
Page 9 - Front WEB'log PRO Unlimited
WEB'log 7/92 3.2 Front WEB'log PRO Unlimited Fig. 1: Device overview front WEB'log PRO unlimited – (1) – Display – (10) – SIM card slot (only for WEB’log GPRS) – (2) – Buttons [Exit], [Down], [Up], [Enter] – (11) – Antenna socket (GPRS) – (3) – Power LED – (12) – Digital output – (4) – Status LED – ...
Page 11 - Assignment of buttons and connections; Buttons
WEB'log 9/92 3.4 Back WEB'log LIGHT+ 20, BASIC 100 and PRO unlimited Fig. 3: Device overview back – (1) – Digital input – (4) – Holder for wall installation – (2) – Reset button – (5) – Holder for installation on top-hat rail – (3) – Analogue input – (6) – Clamp 3.5 Assignment of buttons and connect...
Page 12 - Direct access for setting language; Default settings
10/92 WEB'log Direct access for setting language Briefly press UP and DOWN buttons simultaneously Then set the language in the menu Note: Direct access is possible only once. Assignment of connections WEB'log PRO unlimited, LIGHT+ 20 and BASIC 100 Pin PSTN ISDN* RS485 RS422** Ethernet RS-Changeo...
Page 13 - Status LEDs; The Alarm LED flashes in the following cases:
WEB'log 11/92 Direct portal communication Transmission of alarm messages, daily data Time synchronisation Protocol http smtp (e-mail) SNTP or TIME Port 80, alternatively 8572 25 SNTP: 123 or TIME: 37 IP address 213.179.128.168 and 213.179.128.183 213.179.128.176 TIME: 132,163.4,102 3.7 Status LEDs S...
Page 14 - Installation; Safety instructions for installation; Note
12/92 WEB'log 4 Installation 4.1 Safety instructions for installation Warning Electric shock hazard! Danger to life and limb! There is a risk of electric shock when connecting the device to the power supply. This can result in life-threatening injuries. – De-energize the power cable and take measure...
Page 15 - Cables and wiring; Cable types
WEB'log 13/92 Note Damage due to voltage input! If the 110 ... 230 V power supply and 24 V voltage input are connected at the same time, this will damage the device. – Ensure that either the 110 ... 230 V power supply or the 24 V voltage input is used. 4.2 Cables and wiring Cable types Bus cabling...
Page 17 - Interfaces; PSTN and ISDN connection; Test the ISDN telephone connection with an S
WEB'log 15/92 4.4 Interfaces PSTN and ISDN connection 1. Test the PSTN telephone connection for outgoing and incoming calls (e.g. provider number; if necessary, include external dial prefix and ensure there are no dialing restrictions). Set the telephone system as described in the manufacturer’s ins...
Page 18 - Ethernet connection; Connection to a hub / switch via an uncrossed network cable.
16/92 WEB'log Ethernet connection Direct connection from WEB'log and PC / laptop via crossed network cable (crossover). DSL versions of the device include the cable with delivery contents. Fig. 6: Crossed network cable (1) WEB'log (3) Computer / laptop (2) Crossed network cable Connection to a h...
Page 19 - Analogue input; The analogue inputs can be configured as:; Digital input; For further information about configuration, see Appendix.
WEB'log 17/92 4.4.1 Analogue input The analogue inputs can be configured as: - Voltage input (DC): 0...10 V - Current input 0...20 mA - Resistance measurement input for a PT1000 two-wire measurement Fig. 8: Irradiance Sensor SI-12TC example (1) Irradiance (orange) (3) GND (2) + 24 V DC (red) (4) PE ...
Page 20 - Power supply
18/92 WEB'log 4.4.3 Power supply Protect the power supply (230 V AC) with a fuse (e.g. B6A), or alternatively use the voltage input (24 V DC). Fig. 10: 230 V power supply (1) Neutral conductor (2) Phase with 6 A fuse Fig. 11: 24 V voltage input/output (1) 24 V DC (2) GND Note: The integrated power s...
Page 21 - Communication with inverters; Observe the maximum permissible number of bus devices; “Connect cable” option
WEB'log 19/92 4.5 Communication with inverters In order for the WEB'log to communicate with the inverter, the data logger must be equipped with the appropriate inverter driver. Note: The required driver is installed by the manufacturer before shipment. This section lists only the information necessa...
Page 22 - WEB'log RS485 connection; Signal wires RS485 A and RS485 B must not be interchanged
20/92 WEB'log 4.5.1 WEB'log RS485 connection This interface serves as the default connection between the WEB'log and inverter. Connection information for the relevant inverter type can be found in Appendix Chapter 8.1. If the inverter type is not listed in the Appendix, the general connection diagra...
Page 23 - Connecting Modbus devices; Auxiliary device is connected to the WEB'log via RS485.; RS changeover switch
WEB'log 21/92 4.5.2 Connecting Modbus devices Not all inverters operated via the RS485 interface of the WEB'log use the Modbus communication protocol. Simultaneous operation of a Modbus device at the RS485 interface is thereby not possible. In these instances, the WEB'log allows Modbus devices to be...
Page 25 - i’checker Advanced current sensor; Maximum of 100 i’checkers per WEB'log
WEB'log 23/92 4.5.4 i’checker Advanced current sensor Fig. 15: i'checker Advanced with Connect i'checker (1) RJ12 connector (WEB'log), RS485 (6) First and subsequent current sensors (2) PIN / PIN assignment (7) Last current sensor (3) RJ45 connector (i’checker) (8) Connect i'checker (4) Pin assignme...
Page 26 - The 6-way RS485 hub enables configuration of a star network.
24/92 WEB'log 4.5.5 RS485 hub The 6-way RS485 hub enables configuration of a star network. Fig. 16 : i‘checker connection diagram Fig. 17: 6-way RS485 hub (1) RJ12 connector (WEB'log), RS485 (9) Data cables 6 x RS485 bus (2) Pin assignment, bus cable (10) First and subsequent bus devices (3) RJ12 ...
Page 27 - Installation assistant – guided configuration via web browser
WEB'log 25/92 5 Start-up, configuration 5.1 Preconditions WEB'log is installed All cable connections are correctly connected 5.2 WEB'log start-up Switch on the power supply Wait until the WEB'log has completed the startup phase (Power LED is on and Status LED blinks) 5.3 Check the connection...
Page 28 - Expert pages – Professional configuration via web browser; Connect the computer to the WEB'log via Ethernet; Configuring the WEB'log via the display; Setting the language in the submenu Language
26/92 WEB'log 5.4.2 Expert pages – Professional configuration via web browser Connect the computer to the WEB'log via Ethernet Address the home page of the WEB’log in the web browser Mode: Select "Professional mode" Login to the admin area via the menu General > Login. The default...
Page 29 - Configuring the WEB'log for the connection of Modbus devices; Using the correct Modbus interface; in the section Downloads > Industrial Line; Configuring the Modbus interface via the Web browser; Login to the admin area of the expert pages via the menu
WEB'log 27/92 5.6 Configuring the WEB'log for the connection of Modbus devices 5.6.1 Using the correct Modbus interface Devices that communicate via Modbus TCP are connected at the Ethernet interface Devices that communicate via Modbus RTU are connected at either the RS485 or RS422 interface, de...
Page 30 - Configuring the WEB'log for Power Control
28/92 WEB'log 5.7 Configuring the WEB'log for Power Control The necessity of active participation of PV system operators in the grid safety management increases with the rising share in the overall power production. This requires an option to reduce the feed-in power and participation in the compens...
Page 31 - Configuring the active power control via the Web browser; Admin measurement > Power Control > General
WEB'log 29/92 Configuring the active power control via the Web browser Login to the admin area of the expert pages via the menu General > Login. In the menu, select Admin measurement > Power Control > General configuration Select active power procedure “P(DI) intern“ and configure the...
Page 32 - WEB‘log Master and Slave; Every WEB'log must be assigned its own IP address.
30/92 WEB'log 5.7.3 WEB‘log Master and Slave In large systems with multiple data loggers, Power Control can be managed by a WEB'log master. The control values are determined by the master and transmitted to the WEB'log slaves. They then forward the control values to the inverters. Fig. 19: Master-sl...
Page 33 - Defining the WEB'log as Master or Slave; Select data logger mode
WEB'log 31/92 Defining the WEB'log as Master or Slave Master and slave configurations are set on the WEB'log Web pages. To do this, the computer must be connection with the WEB'log via Ethernet. The following steps are required for the configuration via Web browser: Login to the admin area of the ...
Page 34 - saferSun configuration via the web portal; This is followed by:
32/92 WEB'log 5.8 saferSun configuration via the web portal If required, fill out the registration form and send it off (fax, e-mail) This is followed by: Set-up and configuration by portal administrator using the registration form Transmission of the configuration from the web portal to the d...
Page 36 - Operation; The WEB'log display offers the following options:; Menu structure on the LIGHT+ 20 and WEB'log BASIC 100 display
34/92 WEB'log 6 Operation The WEB'log display offers the following options: Polling current measured values and retrieving stored energy yield values Retrieving and changing communication settings Functions depending on specific user groups Note: The WEB'log's user groups are password protecte...
Page 38 - Menu structure on PRO unlimited display
36/92 WEB'log Menu structure on PRO unlimited display Overview* Current network settings Network Curr. IP address Curr. Subnet mask Curr. Gateway GSM / GPRS *1 Signal quality Current values* Analogue Values Show analogue measured values AI 1 … Digital values Show digital measured values DI 1 … Curre...
Page 39 - Activating automatic call acceptance (PSTN)
WEB'log 37/92 DI configuration DI 1 … Language Display language German … Set date Set time Display Contrast Brightness Reset Restart Switch output Switch man. Manually switch Switch autom. Enable / disable switching rule Switch State of the switch Switching rule State of the switching rule System In...
Page 40 - Troubleshooting
38/92 WEB'log 7 Troubleshooting Fault Solution No display Power LED does not light up Check the power supply Status LED does not flash No memory card (Compact Flash) inserted No data on the inserted memory card No IP address assigned to the device by the DHCP server Check the network connection Star...
Page 41 - Appendix; Inverter connections; RETA 01 control panel; Connection via Ethernet; Communication via Ethernet
WEB'log 39/92 8 Appendix 8.1 Inverter connections 8.1.1 ABB central inverter (Modbus) RETA 01 control panel Fig. 20: RETA 01 control panel with ABB central inverter Connection via Ethernet Fig. 21: Connection via Ethernet with ABB central inverter (1) First and subsequent inverters (4) Ethernet conn...
Page 42 - RMBA control panel
40/92 WEB'log RMBA control panel Fig. 22: RMBA control panel connection (1) RJ12 connector (5) Last inverter (2) Connect Universal RS assignment (6) DIP switch terminating resistor (3) RMBA control panel (Modbus RTU) (7) Bus cable (4) First inverter
Page 45 - Danfoss inverter; Maximum of 31 inverters and 100 i'checkers per WEB'log
WEB'log 43/92 8.1.4 Danfoss inverter Fig. 25: Danfoss inverter with Connect Danfoss Fig. 26: Danfoss inverter with Connect RS Fig. 27: Connection of additional inverters (1) RJ12 connector (WEB'log), RS485 (6) First and subsequent inverters (2) PIN assignment (Connect cable) (7) Last inverter (3a) R...
Page 46 - Delta inverter
44/92 WEB'log 8.1.5 Delta inverter String inverter (SI) Fig. 28: Delta string inverter with Connect Delta (1) RJ12 connector (WEB'log), RS485 (6) First and subsequent inverters (2) Pin assignment, Connect cable (7) Last inverter (3) RJ45 connector (inverter) (8) Connect Delta (4) Terminator assignme...
Page 47 - Central inverter CI; The WEB'log is installed in the first inverter cabinet
WEB'log 45/92 Central inverter CI Fig. 29: Delta central inverter (1) WEB'log (9) System controller (2) RJ12 patch cable (10) Communication with i’checkers in string combiner boxes (optional, see manufacturer’s instructions) (3) X3 to the WEB'log (11) Bus cable (4) RS485 bus board (12) X4 to the i'c...
Page 48 - Diehl AKO Platinum inverter
46/92 WEB'log 8.1.6 Diehl AKO Platinum inverter Platinum 2100 S to Platinum 4601 S Fig. 30: Diehl AKO Platinum 2100 S... with Connect Universal RS (1) RJ12 connector (WEB'log) (6) Terminal block RS485 (2) PIN assignment (Connect cable) (7) Double socket RJ45, RS485 (3) Wire end ferrules (inverter) (...
Page 52 - Fronius inverter
50/92 WEB'log 8.1.9 Fronius inverter Fig. 34: Fronius inverter with Connect Fronius (1) RJ12 connector (WEB'log), RS422 (6) First and subsequent inverters (2) PIN assignment (Connect cable) (7) Last inverter (3) RJ45 connector (inverter) (8) Connect Fronius (4) Terminator pin assignment (9) Ethernet...
Page 53 - Maximum of 31 inverters and 19 Gefran string boxes per WEB'log
WEB'log 51/92 8.1.10 Gefran inverter Fig. 35: Gefran inverter (1) RJ12 connector (WEB'log), RS485 (6) Subsequent inverters / string boxes (2) Pin assignment, bus cable (7) RS485 interface card (3) RJ12 connector (interface card) (8) Bus termination switch (4) RJ12 patch cable to the WEB’log (9) Bus ...
Page 54 - Inverter connection; Switch off the RS485 bus; Current sensor connection
52/92 WEB'log The data logger is connected to inverters and/or active string boxes (IBX COM) via the interface converter “RADIUS LOG-INT”. The interface converter RADIUS LOG-INT includes an RS485 hub and distributes the RS485 bus to the connected bus devices. Inverter connection Terminal block M1 ...
Page 56 - Connection to the inverter connector
54/92 WEB'log Connection to the inverter connector Fig. 38: Ingeteam inverter with Connect Universal RS, inverter connector (1) RJ12 connector (WEB'log), RS485 (6) First and subsequent inverters (2) PIN / connector assignment (7) Last inverter (3) Wire end ferrules (inverter) (8) Inverter housing co...
Page 57 - Jema inverter
WEB'log 55/92 8.1.12 Jema inverter Fig. 39: Jema inverter with Connect Universal RS (1) RJ12 connector (WEB'log), RS485 (4) First inverter (2) PIN / connector assignment (5) Last inverter (3) Wire end ferrules (inverter) (6) Internal SPS bus Maximum of 31 inverters and 100 i'checkers per WEB'log
Page 58 - Kaco inverter; Maximum of 31 inverters per WEB'log
56/92 WEB'log 8.1.13 Kaco inverter Powador 2500xi - 5000xi Fig. 40: Kaco inverter with Connect Kaco (1) RJ12 connector (WEB'log), RS485 (5) Last inverter (2) PIN / connector assignment (6) Connect Universal RS (3) Wire end ferrule (inverter) (7) Bus cable (4) First and subsequent inverters (8) Slide...
Page 60 - Kostal inverter; Connect the cable shield to the ground terminal at the WEB’log end
58/92 WEB'log 8.1.14 Kostal inverter Fig. 42: KOSTAL string inverter via RS485 (1) RJ12 connector (WEB'log), RS485 (6) DIP switch communication board I (2) PIN / connector assignment (7) DIP switch communication board I (3) Wire end ferrule (inverter) (8) Terminal assignment on communication board I...
Page 61 - Mastervolt inverter
WEB'log 59/92 8.1.15 Mastervolt inverter Fig. 43: Mastervolt inverter with Connect Mastervolt (1) RJ12 connector (WEB'log), RS485 (5) Last inverter (2) PIN assignment (6) Connect Mastervolt (3) RJ45 connector (inverter) (7) Ethernet patch cable (4) First and subsequent inverters Maximum of 31 inve...
Page 63 - Central inverter
WEB'log 61/92 Central inverter Fig. 45: Connection Power One central inverter (1) RJ12 connector (WEB'log), RS485 (5) Last inverter (2) Connect Universal RS assignment (6) DIP switch terminating resistor (3) Terminals (inverters) (7) Bus cable (4) First inverter
Page 64 - Refusol inverter
62/92 WEB'log 8.1.17 Refusol inverter Fig. 46: Refusol inverter with Connect Universal RS (1) RJ12 connector (WEB'log), RS485 (5) First inverter (2) Connect Universal RS assignment (6) Bus cable (3) Wire end ferrules (inverter) (7) Last inverter (4) Connect cable from WEB'log (8) Bus termination (2 ...
Page 65 - Riello inverter
WEB'log 63/92 8.1.18 Riello inverter RS485 Interface Card (four-wire) Fig. 47: Riello inverter (1) RJ12 connector (WEB'log), RS485 (6) RS485 Interface Card (2) Connecting cable (7) Bus cable (3) Input, first inverter (8) Last inverter (4) Connecting cable from WEB'log (9) Bus termination (5) First i...
Page 67 - Sunway M Plus
WEB'log 65/92 8.1.19 Santerno inverter (Modbus) Sunway M Plus Fig. 49: Connection with Santerno inverter Sunway M Plus (1) RJ12 connector (WEB'log), RS485 (5) Last inverter (2) Connect Universal RS assignment (6) Terminating resistor DIP switch for last inverter (3) DB9 connector (inverter) (7) Bus ...
Page 70 - Sunway TG and TE
68/92 WEB'log Sunway TG and TE Fig. 52: Connection with Sunway TG and TE (1) RJ12 connector (WEB'log), RS485 (5) Last inverter (2) Connect Universal RS assignment (6) DIP switch on the control board (terminating resistor) (3) Terminals on the terminal strip X4 (inverter) (7) Bus cable (4) First inve...
Page 71 - Connection via RS485
WEB'log 69/92 8.1.20 Satcon inverter (Modbus) Connection via RS485 Fig. 53: Connection Satcon inverter (1) RJ12 connector (WEB'log), RS485 (5) Last inverter (2) Connect Universal RS assignment (6) Terminating resistor (3) Wire end ferrules (inverter) (7) Bus cable (4) First inverter
Page 73 - Siemens PVM inverter
WEB'log 71/92 8.1.21 Siemens PVM inverter Fig. 55: Siemens PVM inverter with Connect Universal RS (1) RJ12 connector (WEB'log), RS485 (5) First inverter (2) Connect Universal RS assignment (6) Bus cable (3) Input, first inverter (7) Last inverter (4) Connect cable from WEB'log (8) Bus termination (2...
Page 75 - SMA string inverter RS485 Quick Module; Maximum of 31 inverters per device
WEB'log 73/92 SMA string inverter RS485 Quick Module Fig. 57: SMA inverter RS485 Quick Module with Connect Universal RS (1) RJ12 plug (WEB'log), RS485 (6) Terminal termination without terminating resistor (2) PIN / connector assignment (7) Terminal termination with terminating resistor (3) Wire end ...
Page 76 - SMA central inverter; Maximum of 12 inverters per WEB'log
74/92 WEB'log SMA central inverter Fig. 58: SMA central inverter with switch or router (1) First and subsequent inverters (4) Ethernet connection WEB'log (2) Last inverter (5) Ethernet patch cable (3) Switch or router Maximum of 12 inverters per WEB'log Communication between the WEB'log and the ...
Page 78 - Sputnik inverter; C Series
76/92 WEB'log 8.1.24 Sputnik inverter S series, MT series Fig. 60: Sputnik inverter (S Series) with Connect Sputnik S (1) RJ12 connector (WEB'log), RS485 (5) Last inverter (2) PIN assignment (6) Connect Sputnik S (3) RJ45 connector (inverter) (7) Ethernet patch cable (4) First and subsequent inverte...
Page 81 - Connect RS485 with string inverter
WEB'log 79/92 8.1.26 Sungrow (Modbus) Connect RS485 with string inverter Depending on the bus connector, the connection differs at the inverter (M12 or RJ45). Fig. 64: M12 Connection with S ungrow string inverter (1) RJ12 connector (WEB'log), RS485 (5) Socket on last inverter (2) Connect Universal R...
Page 82 - Connection via Ethernet for Sungrow string and central inverter
80/92 WEB'log Connection via Ethernet for Sungrow string and central inverter Fig. 66: Connection via Ethernet for Sungrow string and central inverter (1) First and subsequent inverters (4) WEB'log connection (2) Last inverter (5) Ethernet patch cable (3) Switch or router Communication via Etherne...
Page 83 - Connect RS485 with central inverter
WEB'log 81/92 Connect RS485 with central inverter Fig. 67: Connection S ungrow central inverter (1) RJ12 connector (WEB'log), RS485 (5) Last inverter (2) Connect Universal RS assignment (6) Terminating resistor (3) Wire end ferrules (7) Bus cable (4) First inverter
Page 84 - Sunways inverter; Maximum of 99 inverters per WEB'log
82/92 WEB'log 8.1.27 Sunways inverter Fig. 68: Connection with Sunways inverter (1) RJ12 connector (WEB'log), RS485 (6) Jumper JP 400 open (2) PIN / connector assignment (7) Jumper JP 400 closed (3) Wire end ferrules (inverter) (8) Connect Universal RS (4) First and subsequent inverters (9) Bus cabl...
Page 85 - Xantrex inverter; Handle the fiber-optic connecting cables with care!
WEB'log 83/92 8.1.28 Xantrex inverter For models GT100, GT250, GT500, GT630 Fig. 69: Xantrex inverter / opto-converter (1) RJ12 connector (WEB'log), RS485 (7) First opto-converter (2) Connect Universal RS (8) Last opto-converter (3) First opto-converter input (9) Terminator switches (both OFF) (4) F...
Page 86 - Grid feed-in management overview
84/92 WEB'log 8.2 Grid feed-in management overview WEB’log LIGHT+ 20 WEB’log BASIC 100 WEB’log PRO unlimited Active power procedures P(DI)intern* X X X P(DI) X P(AI) X P(Fix) X X X Reactive power procedures cos φ (DI) X cos φ (AI) X cos φ (Fix) X X X cos φ (P) X cos φ (U) X Q(DI) X Q(AI) X Q(Fix) X ...
Page 87 - Configuration overview
WEB'log 85/92 8.3 Configuration overview C on fi gu ra ti on da ta f or a na log u e i np ut s O ff s e t -30 0 -50 -55 -50 0 -4 2 ,5 -20 0 0 -300 0 -400 0 0 -25 *Ea c h a b b re v ia ti o n m a y b e c o n fi g u re d o n ly o n c e . If m o re t h a n o n e s e n s o r o f a g iv e n t y p e i s u...
Page 88 - CE certificates
Page 89 - RoHS Statement
Page 90 - List of figures
88/92 WEB'log 8.6 List of figures Fig. 1: Device overview front WEB'log PRO unlimited .................................................... 7 Fig. 2: Device overview front WEB'log LIGHT+ 20 WEB'log BASIC 100 ........................ 8 Fig. 3: Device overview back ........................................
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