Summary of MagWeb GT
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Owner’s manual magweb gt.
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© 2016 sensata technologies i disclaimer of liability the use of this manual and the conditions or methods of installation, operation, use, and maintenance of the magweb gt are beyond the control of sensata technologies. Therefore, this company does not assume responsibility and expressly disclaims ...
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© 2016 sensata technologies ii table of contents table of contents 1.0 introduction .................................................................1 1.1 system features ....................................................... 1 1.2 interface features ...................................................
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© 2016 sensata technologies iii list of figures figure 1, basic magweb gt installation diagram ........................ 1 figure 2, magweb gt’s features .............................................. 2 figure 3, magweb mounting screws and din rail holders ........... 3 figure 4, mounting the magweb ...
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© 2016 sensata technologies iv safety instructions important safety instructions save these instructions this manual contains important instructions to follow during installation and maintenance of your magweb gt. To reduce the risk of electrical shock and ensure the safe installation and operation ...
Page 6: 1.0 Introduction
© 2016 sensata technologies 1 introduction 1.0 introduction the magweb gt (me-mgt-mw) is the information gateway for our microgt 500 microinverters. The unit collects module performance data and transfers this information to an internet database in real time (retains data for the last 30 days), requ...
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© 2016 sensata technologies 2 introduction power connection port: the power connection port is used to supply the magweb gt with power and to communicate with the microinverters using the power line communications (plc) protocol. Magweb gt serial port: the rs232 serial port is used to connect the ma...
Page 8: 2.0 Installation
© 2016 sensata technologies 3 installation 2.0 installation 2.1 pre-installation carefully remove the magweb gt from its shipping container and inspect all contents. Verify the following items are included: • magweb gt • magweb gt owner’s manual • power cable (115 vac) • cat5 network cable (rj45) ma...
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© 2016 sensata technologies 4 5.1” (130 mm) installation figure 4, mounting the magweb gt on a din rail 2. Attach the magweb gt to the mounting rail with the appropriate- sized screws (figure 4). Figure 5, wall mounting the magweb gt 2.2.2 using a wall mount when mounting the magweb gt on a wall, ma...
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© 2016 sensata technologies 5 installation 2.3 connecting the power and network cables 1. Connect the supplied power cable to the magweb gt’s power connection port (figure 6). Note: per the previous section, the magweb gt communicates with the microinverters using the power line communications (plc)...
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© 2016 sensata technologies 6 installation figure 8, connecting the magweb gt wirelessly 2.4.3 connecting using a plc bridge note: a plc bridge uses the power line to communicate, and requires both a “send” and “receive” unit (see figure 9). The quality and length of the cat5 network cable will affe...
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© 2016 sensata technologies 7 2.5 powering up the magweb gt 1. Ensure the power cable is correctly connected to the power connection port on the bottom of the magweb gt. 2. Plug the other end of the power cable into a dedicated standard ac electrical outlet. Warning: make sure to use a dedicated out...
Page 13: 3.0 Setup
© 2016 sensata technologies 8 3.0 setup 3.1 initializing the magweb gt once power is supplied to the magweb gt, its lcd display automatically goes through a series of initialization screens. Initialization sequence approximately 10 seconds after applying power, the following info appears on the lcd ...
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© 2016 sensata technologies 9 network communication protocols the magweb gt needs to have access to the router via a lan ip address. The magweb gt only searches for and obtains a dhcp ip address during its powering-up sequence. Note: the complete initialization sequence can take several minutes (up ...
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© 2016 sensata technologies 10 setup magweb gt communication a “+w” indicates the magweb gt is successfully communicating with the internet. A “–w” indicates that the magweb gt is not successfully communicating with the internet. Current power production: what the solar array is currently producing ...
Page 16: 4.0 Operation
© 2016 sensata technologies 11 operation 4.0 operation this section covers the basic operation of your magweb gt. The magweb gt has a two-line, 40-character alphanumeric lcd display that enables easy programming and operation. 4.1 using the menu button on the side of the magweb gt, press and hold th...
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© 2016 sensata technologies 12 operation status:shows the number of microinverters that should be reporting to the magweb gt (total), and the number that are actually reporting (connected). The numbers should match (figure 19). Turn off all:shuts down the entire system (figure 20). Choose ok, and th...
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© 2016 sensata technologies 13 monitoring & reviewing data locally 5.0 confi guring the magweb gt the magweb gt can be confi gured (& data reviewed) by either connecting it to a computer via the local area network (lan), or by directly connecting it to the internet via its ethernet port or local wir...
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© 2016 sensata technologies 14 6. Select manually from the confi gure ipv4 drop-down menu. 7. Enter the following in the appropriate fi elds: ip address: 192.168.131.1 subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 8. Leave the router fi eld blank. 9. Press the apply button. 10. Using web browser on your computer, ente...
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© 2016 sensata technologies 15 • last number of inverters online:number of microinverters checking in with the magweb gt. • current software version: version of software fi rmware. • current time zone: the time zone that has been programmed into the magweb gt. • ecu eth0 mac address:the magweb gt’s ...
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© 2016 sensata technologies 16 5.4.3 viewing energy generation statistics 1. From the micro gt status tab, click energy. The energy screen displays (figure 24). 2. Press the query drop-down to view performance data for the current week/month/year. Figure 24, power generation statistics screens admin...
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© 2016 sensata technologies 17 5.5 using the battery system status screen the battery system status screen enables you to view real-time operation data as supplied by any system-attached device (i.E., battery monitor, remote control, ags, and pure sine wave inverter). 5.5.1 viewing battery system st...
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© 2016 sensata technologies 18 5.6 using the administration screens 5.6.1 managing inverter ids the microinverter ids must be programmed into the magweb gt for it to recognize them. The magweb gt will not automatically sense the microinverters. Initial programming of inverter ids into the magweb gt ...
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© 2016 sensata technologies 19 deleting an existing inverter id if the number of inverter ids displayed on the screen is more than the actual number of microinverters installed: 1. Highlight the ids to be deleted from the list. 2. Press the update button. An “id updated successfully” message appears...
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© 2016 sensata technologies 20 note: date displays in “international date format” – yyyy/mm/dd. 3. Select the correct date on the calendar. 4. Enter the correct time, and then press the update button. 5. Select the correct time zone from the time zone pull-down list. 6. Press the update button. 5.6....
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© 2016 sensata technologies 21 figure 30, network connectivity option administration id management network connectivity date, time, time zone language wlan firmware update ip settings network connectivity obtain an ip address automatically use the following ip address update home micro gt status bat...
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© 2016 sensata technologies 22 setting the magweb gt to wlan mode 1. From the administration tab, select the wlan option from the list to the right. The wlan screen appears. 2. Select the wlan tab—if not already prominent (figure 32). A list of available networks appears. Note: if the available netw...
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© 2016 sensata technologies 23 local wireless access mode in local wireless access mode, you can use your phone or pc to connect to the magweb gt in order to access the local network website. Setting the magweb gt to wireless mode 1. From the administration tab, select the wlan option. The wlan scre...
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© 2016 sensata technologies 24 figure 37, firmware update screen 5.6.7 updating the magweb gt firmware the magweb gt allows you to upload and install updated fi rmware. Firmware updates are routinely provided to improve performance, fi x issues, and to add new features or change functionality. Visit...
Page 30: 6.0 Troubleshooting
© 2016 sensata technologies 25 troubleshooting 6.0 troubleshooting problem: ip address shows “192.168.131.228” if the above ip address shows on the magweb’s lcd, the magweb gt did not successfully obtain a dhcp ip address from the router. Solution: check network connectivity to the router or other d...
Page 31: 7.0 Specifi Cations
© 2016 sensata technologies 26 specifi cations 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 caus...
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© 2016 sensata technologies 27 warranty & service information 8.0 warranty & service information 8.1 limited warranty sensata technologies warrants the magweb gt to be free from defects in material and workmanship that result in product failure during normal usage, according to the following terms a...
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© 2016 sensata technologies 28 8.2 how to receive replacement service if your product requires warranty service, contact either: • an authorized service center, at www.Sensatapower.Com , or, • sensata technologies at: telephone: 425-353-8833 fax: 425-353-8390 email: magnumwarranty@sensata.Com if ret...
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Magnum energy products manufactured by: sensata technologies 2211 west casino rd. Everett, wa 98204 phone: (425) 353-8833 fax: (425) 353-8390 web: www.Sensatapower.Com 64-0086 a owner manual, me-mgt-mw.