E-star Energy
E-star Energy
Xiamen E-star Energy
User Manual for HERF models including: DCU4G Data Communication Unit, DCU4G, Data Communication Unit, Communication Unit
Xiamen E-star Energy Co.,Ltd DCU4G Data Communication Unit 2BCSJ-DCU4G 2BCSJDCU4G dcu4g
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DocumentDocumentinfo@estarpower.com www.estarenergy.com Installation/User Manual HERF-DCU-4G info@estarpower.com www.estarenergy.com About the Manual This manual contains important instructions for the HERF-DCU-4G and must be read in its entirety before installing or commissioning the equipment. For safety, only qualified technician, who has received training or has demonstrated skills can install and maintain this HERF-DCU-4G under the guide of this document. Other Information Product information is subject to change without notice. User manual will be updated frequently, please refer to ESTAR official website at https://estarenergy.com /for the latest version. info@estarpower.com www.estarenergy.com Table of Contents Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................ 3 1. Terminals Introduction ........................................................................................................... 4 2. Introduction to product software functions ....................................................................... 7 3. Installation ............................................................................................................................. 17 4.Technical parameters............................................................................................................. 18 1. Terminals Introduction 1.1 About DCU-4G info@estarpower.com www.estarenergy.com LED1DCU-4G working condition light LED2DCU-4G communicating with the platform indicator light LED3DCU-4G communicating with the microinverter indicator light : SIM Port; Ethernet Port DRM Port RS485 Port DC 5V Input Port AP Button Reset Button. Specific functions of each port see Section 1.3 and Section 1.5. info@estarpower.com www.estarenergy.com 1.2 Communication mode Adopt the 2.4G wireless scheme with the HERF-DCU-4G communication; Adopt the network cable and 4G coexistence scheme for the communication with the monitoring platform. 1.3 Peripheral interface The peripheral interface includes RS485 interface, DRM, LED indicator light, Reset button,SIM and AP button. The functions of each interface are briefly described as follows Ethernet: Use network cables for DCU-4G distribution network. RS485This interface has two functions, one is to prevent reverse flow, the other is to meet the needs of remote scheduling in Europe (Integrated Sunspec Modbus protocol). DRMMeet the DRM power dispatch requirements in Australia. LEDThere are three LED indicators that represent the DCU-4G and platform communication, DCU-4G and microinverter communication, and DCU-4G working status. ResetResets the associated network configuration for the communication with the platform. APLong press 3S to change to AP mode. SIM:Insert a SIM card to use 4G capabilities. RTCAfter the power outage, power up within 7 days, keep the time. 1.4 Power supply mode This product uses 5V power supply, external power supply adapter info@estarpower.com www.estarenergy.com 1.5 Indicator light description This product has 3 LED indicators, respectively representing the DCU-4G status indication, DCU-4G and platform communication, DCU-4G and microinverter communication, as described in the table below Start / firmware upgrade The three-lights flash every 0.5 seconds Machine start The three-lights flash every 1 second Firmware update Three lights flashing at the same time, 0.2 seconds on, Reset success 0.8 seconds out DCU-4G Status indicator light green Often bright Light flash 0.5s+0.5s Often off Electrify DCU-4G Work failure Unelectrified DCU-4G and platform communication green Often bright The connection platform is normal Light flash 0.5s+0.5s Wait for / try to connect to the network Light flash slowly1s+1s Not connected to the monitoring platform Light flash 0.5s +1.5s AP mode DCU-4G and microinverter communication green Often bright Communication is normal Light flash 0.5s+0.5s There are microinverter not on the communication Light flash1s+1s All microinverter are not communicated on Light flash 0.5s+1.5s DCU-4G unconfigured microinverter ID info@estarpower.com www.estarenergy.com 2. Introduction to product software functions 2.1 APP download and installation 1) Scan the following QR code by using the mobile QR code function to download and install the HERF APP(for end userOR HERF PRO APP(for dealer. You can also search for the HERF OR HERF PRO app in the Apple store or the Google paly for download and installation. HERF HERF PRO 2) Choose the way DCU-4G connect to the Internet: WIFI OR Ethernet. 2.2 Microinverter data and information upload At the data level, the data is uploaded in units of Micro-inverter. 1Network disconnection storage data for a week 2Upload time interval is standard with 15 minutes. In addition, the RS485 port only supports Zero-export, Sunspec Modbus protocol functions. info@estarpower.com www.estarenergy.com 2.3 Station building and monitoring If you are a new dealer with ESTAR, please apply for a dealer account from ESTAR in advance. (If you are an end user, please apply for a user account from your distributor. APP: 1) Open the HERF PRO App and log in with your dealer account and password. 2) Set up the DCU-4G connection on your mobile phone, Power on is STA, long press 3S to change to AP mode 3) Select the "Station" tab on the bottom, and then select "" on the right top side of the page to add station. Complete the information filling and user account creation according to the prompts. Web: 1Login 1Apply for account number 2System requirements Browser: Recommend Google Browser; Screen resolution: Recommended 1920 * 1080, support 1366 * 768. 3Login address https://monitor.estarpower.com 4Login interface info@estarpower.com www.estarenergy.com info@estarpower.com www.estarenergy.com 2Construction of power station 1 Click create Plant info@estarpower.com www.estarenergy.com 2 Enter the name of the power station 3 Select power station types: household, industrial and commercial, large ground power stations; 4 Select an installer or a distributor 5 Input system capacity 6 Select the address of the power station 3Create an owner account 1) When the power station is successfully built in the last step, it will jump to the following interface and click Create Owner; info@estarpower.com www.estarenergy.com 2Enter the account, password, and full name that you want to create, and click Confirm to determine. 3Add equipment info@estarpower.com www.estarenergy.com 1get into Add Device/Layoutclick Edit 2Enter the DCU-4G and the SN for the microinverter. 5Layout project 1Select the way of the component arrangement info@estarpower.com www.estarenergy.com 2Confirm the array name of the component, component layout mode, azimuth, and inclination. 3Select Upload installation Map. info@estarpower.com www.estarenergy.com 6setting 1Zero-export setting Select Enable Export Management,select Grid type, select electricity meter position. 2Power station setting Monetary unit and electricity price setting, advanced setting, network setting. info@estarpower.com www.estarenergy.com 2.4 Zero-export function 1Only support the new five kinds Chint electricity meters: DDSU 100A, DTSU 666-2 100A, DTSU666-2 250A,DTSU 666-3 100A, DTSU666-3 250A, only support the grid side, address default 001 2Only support the general control mode, can not be carried electrical separation; 3It can support the three-phase 230 / 400v,single-phase 220v ,split-phase 120/240v power grid. info@estarpower.com www.estarenergy.com 3. Installation When installing a DCU-4G with a wall-mounted bracket, select a cool, dry indoor position, fit the wall installed by the DCU-4G, using two gypsum board screws or wall anchors, align and slide the DCU-4G to the mounting screw. info@estarpower.com www.estarenergy.com 4.Technical parameters Model DCU-4G Communication to Microinverter1 Type Wireless_2.4G Maximum distance (open space) 200m Max. number of connected microinverter 25 Communication to Cloud Signal 4G/Ethernet Sample rate Per 15 minutes Communication to Meter Signal RS485 Maximum distance (RS485 cable) 500m Interaction LED LED Indicator * 3 APP Local APP Power Supply (Adapter) Type External adapter Adapter input voltage/frequency 100 to 240 V AC / 50 or 60Hz Adapter output voltage/current 5V / 2A Power consumption 2.5W (typical), 5W (maximum) info@estarpower.com www.estarenergy.com Mechanical Data Ambient temperature () -20°C to 50°C Dimensions(W×H×D mm) 142×87×28.5 Weight 0.20 kg Installation options Wall mounting / Desktop mounting Features Compliance CE,FCC *If the DCU-4G installation location is inside the metal box or under the metal/concrete roof, extended antenna will be suggested. FCC Statement Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 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. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment .This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your body. Note : 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 a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment 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.