1. Installation
This section outlines the physical connection steps for the Wi-Fi PlugPro device.
- Connect the 4PIN aviation connector of the Wi-Fi PlugPro to the power cable's aviation side and ensure it is tightened securely.
- Connect the other side of the power cable to the inverter.
- Confirm the status of the LED indicators. After completing step 2.3, all four LED indicators (PWR, COM, NET, SRV) should remain on, indicating normal working status.
Device Description: The Wi-Fi PlugPro is a compact device with a barcode label indicating its Datalogger PN (e.g., PN: B1234567892345). It connects via a 4-pin aviation connector to a power cable, which then connects to an inverter. The device features four LED indicators:
- PWR: Power Status LED indicator
- COM: Communication Status LED indicator
- NET: Network Status LED indicator
- SRV: Server Status LED indicator
A diagram shows the Wi-Fi PlugPro connected to an inverter via a cable, illustrating the physical setup.
2. Wireless Router Connection
This section guides you through connecting the Wi-Fi PlugPro to your wireless network using the SmartESS application.
2.1 Download APP and Wi-Fi Connection
- Scan the appropriate QR Code to download the SmartESS APP. There are two QR codes provided: one for SmartESS (iOS) and one for SmartESS (Android).
- Select the Wi-Fi network corresponding to the Wi-Fi PlugPro's Product Number (PN) to connect on your phone's WLAN. The initial password is
12345678.
App Screen Description (WLAN Selection): A smartphone screen displays a WLAN list. The list includes various Wi-Fi networks such as '2018LA', 'W2015', 'Eybond2015', 'Eybond 2.4g', 'W0016250020617', 'Wifi-test', and 'Wifi111'. The network 'W0016250020617' is highlighted, indicating the Wi-Fi PlugPro's network, with a password input field showing '12345678'.
2.2 Wi-Fi Config
- Open the SmartESS APP and tap the 'Wi-Fi Config' button to access the configuration page.
- Then, tap the 'Network Setting' button.
App Screen Description (SmartESS Login & Connected):
- SmartESS Login Screen: Shows fields for 'Please enter user name' and 'Please enter password', with 'Login', 'Wi-Fi Config', and 'Register' buttons. A 'Keep password' checkbox is also visible.
- Connected Screen: Displays 'Connected' with a Wi-Fi icon and the network name 'W0016250020617'. It prompts 'Please choose a Wi-Fi and connect'. Buttons include 'Connect Wi-Fi Datalogger', 'Network Setting', and 'Network Diagnose'.
2.3 Network Setting
- Follow the prompts within the app to enter the required information and complete the network setting.
- After the Wi-Fi PlugPro restarts, reconnect to the Wi-Fi network that was connected in step 2.1.
App Screen Description (Network Settings & WLAN):
- Network Settings Screen: Contains fields for 'Router Name', 'Password', and 'Confirm password', with a 'Setting' button at the bottom.
- WLAN Selection Screen (re-connection): Similar to the initial WLAN selection, showing a list of Wi-Fi networks including 'W0016250020617' with a password field.
3. Create Account And Datalogger
This section details how to create a SmartESS account and add your Wi-Fi PlugPro datalogger.
3.1 Create Account
- Open the SmartESS APP and tap the 'Register' button.
- Follow the prompts to enter the necessary information and complete the account creation process.
App Screen Description (Register):
- SmartESS Login Screen: As described previously, with 'Register' button highlighted.
- Register Screen: Features input fields for 'User Name', 'Password', 'Confirm Password', 'E-mail', 'Phone Number', and 'PN' (Datalogger PN). A 'Register' button is at the bottom.
3.2 Add Datalogger
- Log in to your newly created account and click the 'Datalogger' list button, typically located at the bottom of the home page.
- Tap the '+' button, usually found in the top-right corner of the datalogger list page.
- Scan the datalogger PN barcode on the Wi-Fi PlugPro, or input it manually into the app.
- Follow the prompts to enter the required information and finalize adding the datalogger.
App Screen Description (Add Datalogger Flow):
- Datalogger List Screen: Shows a 'Datalogger List' header with a search bar and a '+' button. Below, a list item 'Datalogger Name' with a sample PN is displayed. Navigation icons for 'Device', 'Datalogger', 'Alarm', and 'Me' are at the bottom.
- Add Datalogger Screen: Displays 'Add datalogger' at the top. A large area with a barcode icon and 'Input the datalogger PN' text is central, indicating where to scan or manually enter the PN.
- Location of Datalogger Screen: Shows a map interface with a search bar 'Q Please enter the location'. A 'Location' field displays 'Baoan, Shenzhen' with 'Confirm' and 'Cancel' buttons.
- Confirm Message Screen: Presents a form to confirm details, with fields for 'Design Power (kW)', 'Datalogger PN', 'Datalogger Name', 'Installer', 'Installation Date', 'Timezone', 'Country', and 'Location'. Each field has an 'Enter' prompt. A 'Finish' button is at the bottom.
