User Manual Q&AAnswer
Aug 22, 2025 - 08:58 PM
To set up your Raspberry Pi for online solar monitoring using TSP Solar Bot, follow these steps as outlined in the user manual:
1. **Hardware and Software Requirements:**
- You will need a Raspberry Pi computer, a temporary monitor with HDMI connection, a USB keyboard and mouse, a permanent Wi-Fi connection, and the TSP Solar Bot software for inverter monitoring.
2. **Connecting Your Raspberry Pi:**
- Insert the SD card into the Raspberry Pi.
- Connect the mouse and keyboard to the USB ports.
- Connect the monitor to the HDMI port.
- Connect the Raspberry Pi to the internet via Ethernet or Wi-Fi.
- Plug in the power supply to boot up the Raspberry Pi.
3. **Finish the Setup:**
- Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your country, language, time zone, and Wi-Fi network.
- Let the wizard check for updates and install them.
- Click "Done" or "Reboot" to finish the setup.
4. **Connecting Your Raspberry Pi to Your System:**
- Ensure you have compatible products like The Sun Pays batteries and inverters.
- Use communication cables from The Sun Pays for proper functionality.
- Ensure an internet connection and register at tspsolarbot.com.
5. **Setting up TSP Solar Bot:**
- Power the Raspberry Pi with a 5Vdc power adaptor connected to the inverter's AC output.
- Connect the USB cable to the Raspberry Pi and inverter, and the battery communication cable to the Raspberry Pi and lithium battery.
- Power on all systems and configure the battery dipswitches.
6. **Configuration Setup:**
- Download the latest version of TSP Solar Bot.
- Extract the files and run setup.sh to install the application.
- Access TSP Solar Bot from the Applications menu.
- Log in with your credentials created on tspsolarbot.com.
- Enable Autolog and restart the Raspberry Pi for live data updates.
By following these steps, you can successfully set up your Raspberry Pi for online solar monitoring using TSP Solar Bot as per the user manual instructions.
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