Solar-Log™ PM+
Feed-in management with Solar-Log™ PM+
Fundamentally, the requirements of the grid have changed. This is caused by the strong growth of photovoltaic plants. The grid operators in some countries, such as Germany, may demand a temporary reduction of the feed-in when the grid is overloaded. They also may demand the provision of reactive power. These requirements of feed-in management differ based on kWp plant size as well as when the plant was installed.
The hardware and software solutions provided by Solar-Log™ cover the entire range of requirements of feed-in management, as well as comfortable and familiar monitoring tools. Whether you want to install a 4 kWp or 120 kWp plant, Solar-Log™ has a solution for you. You can use the Solar-Log™ PM+ to receive the remote signal from the grid operator via a ripple control receiver. This allows the grid operator to have complex control of the inverters. If you are required to control the provision of reactive power only through basic settings, a free fi rmware update is available and no extra hardware is necessary.
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Solar-Log1000 | Solar-Log500 | Solar-Log200
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Solar-Log™ Utility Meter
The Solar-Log™ Utility Meter is a universal metering device. It can be integrated in both low- and mediumvoltage networks (via a transformer) and is needed for various tasks. In additional to voltage-dependent reactive power control Q(U), it is also used for reactive power control at the feeding point and to record the data that is needed to send signals to the grid operator.
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Solar-Log™ Easy Installation
The installation and initial setup start automatically. The inverter detection and the internet log-on starts immediately. The installation status is shown on the LCD display. Any subsequent manual configurations of the Solar-Log can be performed conveniently from a PC via the WEB interface. Easy Installation is compatible with the Solar-Log™ WEB ”Commercial Edition“ and ”Classic 2nd Edition“.
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Sensor Box Commercial
Sensors measure the precise deviations between the potential power production and the current power production and deliver key statistical values in regard to the quality of the whole plant. The most important element in the Sensor Box Commercial is the irradiation sensor. This delivers a reference value for solar radiation and enables conclusions to be drawn about possible power generation problems. Due to the built-in internal module temperature sensor, it is easy to analyze reductions in performance. The sensor evaluation provides information about the cause of the fault. Up to 9 Sensor Boxes Commercial can be connected. The irradiation sensor is equipped with a high-quality monocrystalline cell which is rugged and specifically designed for long-term use in outdoor locations. It is not possible to use this device with RS422 inverters and some RS485 inverters on the same bus.
Sensor Box Commercial accessories
The optional ambient temperature sensor (PT1000) delivers additional information for the power generation. Less yields can also be a result of low temperatures with sunshine or with ice. Such problems can be detected much easier when a sensor is being used. In addition to this, wind speeds can be followed with a wind sensor or, when having a breakdown or power reduction, storm losses can be identified much better as possible causes
Accessory part Suitable for:
Solar-Log1000 | Solar-Log500 | Solar-Log200
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Sensor basic
Sensor basic delivers the irradiance values as well as the module temperature. Compared to the Sensor Box Commercial, the measurements from the Sensor basic are only 3 % less precise. It is not possible to connect a wind or ambient temperature sensor and to use an RS422 inverter on the same bus. A maximum of one Sensor basic can be connected to an RS485 bus.
Accessory part Suitable for:
Solar-Log1000 | Solar-Log500 | Solar-Log200
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Digital power meter
A power meter relays the measured amount of power to the Solar-Log™ for analysis. If you wish to consume the self-produced power from a PV plant, the meter serves as a consumption meter, displaying a comparison of the power produced and consumed. The meter can be configured to operate with the Solar-Log™ in three different modes:
- Measuring power consumption for the optimal utilization of self-produced power.
- Measuring the total amount of power that has been fed into the grid.
- Measuring the power production from inverters that are not directly supported by Solar-Log™.
Accessory part Suitable for:
Solar-Log1000| Solar-Log500| Solar-Log200
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Networked power socket
External appliances can be turned on and controlled by the Solar-Log 1000. To optimize the consumption of self-produced power automatically, a power consumption meter is required as well as a networked power socket. It is also possible to manually control appliances.
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Installation housing
The Solar-Log™ provides reliable protection to ensure safe operation under all weather conditions. Two versions are available: one with a transparent case cover and one with an opaque case cover. From these versions, you can pick the one to best suit your needs. This box can be equipped with a data logger and additional accessories such as the RS485 Wireless Package. In addition to the Solar-Log™ socket, a second socket is included.
Accessory part Suitable for:
Solar-Log1000 | Solar-Log500 | Solar-Log200
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Solar-Log™ overvoltage protection
The overvoltage protection device for the Solar-Log™ offers protection against power surges. This protects the Solar-Log™ from surges which could result from removing inverter communication cables from the logger while the inverter operates as well as from lightning strikes in the vicinity. This device protection has been specially developed for retrofitting the RS485/422 interface of the Solar-Log™. It is easy to install in just a few quick steps. Failures due to power surges are minimized tremendously.
Accessory part Suitable for:
Solar-Log1000 | Solar-Log500 | Solar-Log200
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Weather station with a pyranometer
This Weather station provides data on air pressure, wind direction and speed, module temperature and the exact local prevailing overall irradiance at large plants. The data is collected by the integrated CMP 3 pyranometer. Measuring the local irradiance provides information on the influence of weather conditions on the PV plant‘s performance. The data from the Pyranometer is used in the Solar-Log™ WEB ”Commercial Edition“ to calculate the Performance Ratio.