Embedded WiFi Kit

Quick Guide

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 SolarMAN Embedded WiFi Kit S-W02E/S-W02ES is an embedded data logging module. With Sofar SolarMAN Quick_Setup Manual
its "plug & play" function, the module is embedded in an inverter and can collect information
of PV systems from the inverter. (Wi-Fi Optional)
With the integrated WiFi function, the module can connect to router and transmit data to the
web server, enabling users to view collected data by logging in the online monitoring portal Outlines of this chapter
(www.solarmanpv.com/portal). In addition, users can also get access to the internal web
server of the module via WiFi and directly obtain data from the module. This quick guide is intended to assist users in quick configuration and start of Embedded Wi-Fi
module.
SolarMAN Embedded Framework
1. Network setting
远程模式

光伏阵列 本地模式 The setting hereinafter is operated with Windows7 for reference only. If other
operating systems are used, please follow the corresponding procedures.

云端服务器 Note
逆变器
1. Prepare a computer or device, e.g. tablet PC and smart phone that enables Wi-Fi.
无线路由
2. Obtain an IP address automatically.
Procedure:
GPRS Setp1: Click on ;
Setp2: Connect with your personal internet access point (AP) or WLAN.
Example: “sofarpv” in this case. See Figure 1
Setp3: Right click on your connected AP, click on Status > Properties to open the wireless
network property setup window. See Figure 2
Figure 1 Figure 2
SolarMAN WIFI/GPRS模块 LED屏幕/电脑/平板/智能手机
Wireless connection Status
Currently connected to:
General
sofarpv
This Quick Guide is intended to assist users in quick configuration and start of Embedded WiFi Kit Internet access
Connection
S-W02E and S-W02ES. If any problems, please refer to corresponding chapters of User Manual for
IPv4 Connectivity: Internet
details.Configuration interfaces may differ according to different product models. Dial-up and VPN IPv6 Connectivity: No Intrnet access
Media State: Enabled
Broadband connection SSID: sofarpv
Duration: 00:11:24
Wireless connection Speed: 72.0 Mbps

sofarpv Connected Signal Quality:

Details... Wireless Properties

ChinaNet-yXHX Name: sofarpv
Signal Strength: Excellent Activity
LENOVE-PC_Ne Security Type: WPA2-PSK
Sent Received
Radio Type: 802.11n
PRISM_00_20_25 SSID: sofarpv
Bytes: 284, 499 1,563,896

PINGCE
Properties Disable Diagnose
AP_502173653

Open Network and Sharing Center Close

Setp4: Double click on internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Click on General > Obtain an IP Setp3: When connected, open browser, head to http://10.10.100.254/, and fill in user name
address automatically > OK to finish the setup. See Figure 3, 4: and password which all defaulted as admin for the first time. See Figure 7
Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 7
Wireless connection Properties Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties
http://10.10.100.254/ Waiting for 10.10.100.254
Networking General Alternate Configuration

Connect using: You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports
this capability. Otherwise, you need to ask your network administrator
DW1501 Wireless-N WLAN Half-Mini for the appropriate IP settings.
Windows Security
Configure...
Obtain an IP address automatically The server 10.10.100.254 is asking for your user name and password. The
This connection uses the following items: server reports that it is from IGEN-WIFI.
Use the following IP address:
Client for Microsoft Networks Warning: Your user name and password will be sent using basic
IP address:
Qo S Packet Scheduler authentication on a connection that isn’t secure.
File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Subnet mask:
Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)
Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Default gateway: admin
Link-Layer Topology Discovery Mapper I/O Driver
admin
Link-Layer Topology Discovery Responder Obtain DNS server address automatically
Remember my credentials
Use the following DNS server addresses:
Install... Uninstall Properties Preferred DNS server:
OK Cancel
Description
Alternate DNS server:
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. The default
wide area network protocol that provides communication
across diverse interconnected networks. Validate settings upon exit Advanced...

Browsers like internet Explorer 8+. chrome 15+ and Firefox 10+ are
OK Cancel OK Cancel recommended.

Note
3. SOFAR inverter Wi-Fi module setup
Procedure: Setp4: When successfully logged in, users can find basic information on their inverter Wi-Fi
Setp1: Click on ; module.
Setp2: Connect with SOFAR inverter Wi-Fi module, defaulted with no password and its name Figure 8
started as AP_ and a following 9-digit Wi-Fi serial number. See Figure 5, 6.
Device information
Example: AP_50217365 Staus Device serial number 502173653
Figure 5 Figure 6 Firmware version H4.01.43Y4.0.01W1.0.13(2014-07-
Wizard 161-S)
Wireless Wireless SP mode Enable
Not connected Currently connected to:
Cable SSID AP_502173653
AP_502173653
Connections are available Advanced
No Internet access IP address 10.10.100.254
Account MAC address 00:95:69:1A:33:30
Dial-up and VPN Dial-up and VPN
Update
Wireless STA mode Enable
Broadband connection Broadband connection Restart
Router SSID sofarsolar
Wireless connection Wireless connection Reset
Signal Quality 0%

sofarpv AP_502173653 Connected IP address 0.0.0.0

MAC address 00:95:69:1A:33:31
LENOVO-PC_Network sofarpv Name: AP-502173653
Signal Strength: Excellent Cable mode Enable
PINGCE Security Type: Unsecured
LENOVO-PC_Network
Radio Type: 802.11n IP address 0.0.0.0
AP_502173653 PINGCE SSID: AP-502173653 MAC address 00:95:69:1A:33:31

ChinaNet-yXH Name: AP-502173653 home

Signal Strength: Excellent Connected Inverter
TP-LINK 3B Security Type: Unsecured TP-LINK_8721EA
Radio Type: 802.11n
Open Ne SSID: AP-502173653 Open Network and Sharing Center
Setp5: Please click on Wizard > Start to start the detailed setup on your inverter Wi-Fi Setp7: Select your personal wireless network. This can be done by refreshing your wireless
module. network or add it manually. See Figure 11
Figure 9 Figure 11

Staus Please select your current wireless network:

Staus Dear users: Wizard SZKTZ 5e:ac:0a:2c:bc:3f 10% 1
TP-LINK_3B 4e:ac:0a:2c:bc:3b 10% 1
Wizard Wireless YDS-WIFI 4c:ac:0a:2b:04:9f 76% 1
PRISM_00_20_25 5e:ac:0a:26:8b:fe 10% 1
Wireless Cable
ChinaNet-EWtw 5e:ac:0a:2b:04:9f 70% 1
Advanced ChinaNet-kwza 4c:ac:0a:26:8b:fe 10% 1
Cable sofarpv e0:05:c5:b2:7b:5a 81% 2
Account 360WIFI-99FA 90:94:e4:3c:61:1c 70% 2
Advanced SCJ 00:21:27:46:c5:98 29% 3
Thank you for choosing our device. Update TP-LINK_2.4GHz_F2BC95 ac:cf:23:ff:02:9c 100% 3
Account Next, you can follow the setup wizard to
Restart PINGCE ec:6c:9f:04:b3:2c 96% 6
complete the network setting step by steep; yba 00:21:27:5c:06:98 5% 6
Update or you can select the left menu for detailed Reset
setting. Note: When RSSI of the selected WIFI network is lower
Restart than 15%, the connection may be unstable, please select
Note: Before setting, please make sure that other available network or shorten the distance between the
Reset your wireless or cable network is working. device and router.
Refresh

Start Add wireless network manually:

Network name(SSID) sofarpv
(Note: case sensitive)

Encryption method WPA2PSK

Encryption algorithm TKIP

Back Next

Setp6: Select Wireless connection, and click Next. If you choose to add your wireless network manually, please keep encryption
method and encryption algorithm the same as your home router’s setup.
Figure 10
Note
Staus Connection Settings: Setp8: Please enter your personal wireless network password. Then click Next.
Wizard Figure 12
Wireless
Cable
Advanced Staus Please enter the wireless network password:
Account Wizard
Wireless connection
Update Wireless
Cable connection Wireless Enabled
Restart Cable
Reset Advanced
Account
Password(1-32 bytes)
Update (Note: case sensitive)
Restart Re-enter password
Show Password
Back Next Reset

Back Next

If the signal strength (RSSI) of your selected internet access point (AP) is lower
than 15%, the connection may be unstable, please select other available
network or shorten the distance between the device and the router.
Note
Setp9: Select Enable > Next to obtain IP address automatically. Setp11: Click OK to wait for setting complete.
Figure 13 Figure 15

Staus Please fill in the following information: Staus Setting completel

Wizard Wizard
Wireless Wireless
Cable Cable
Advanced Obtain an IP address Enable Advanced
automatically
Click OK, the settings wil take ffect and the system will
Account Account restart immediately.
IP address 0.0.0.0
Update Update If you leave this interface without clicking OK, the settings will
Subnet mask 0.0.0.0 be ineffective.
Restart Restart
Gateway address 0.0.0.0
Reset Reset
DNS server address

Back Next Back OK

Setp10: Click Next. Figure 16

Figure 14

Staus Setting complete! Please close this page manually!

Staus Enhance Securlty Wizard

Wizard Wireless
You can enhance your system security by choosing the
Wireless following methods Cable

Cable Advanced
Hide AP Please login our management portat to monitor and manage
Advanced Account your PV system.(Please register an account if you do not
have one.)
Account Change the encryption mode for AP Update

Update Restart Tore-login the configuration interface, please make sure that
your computer or smart phone and our device are in the
Restart Change the user name and password for Web server Reset same network segment, and enter the new IP address of the
device to access the interface.
Reset

Back Next
Setp12: Setup of wireless network connection priority and connection mode. 2. Register on SolarMAN Portal
Open Control panel > Network and sharing center > Manage wireless networks. Set your Launch your browser, open SolarMAN portal website: http://www.solarmanpv.com/portal/
home router’s access point as default to connect with your personal computer automatically.
Make sure it has the highest priority. To the device Wi-Fi module, set its AP as default to Procedure:
connect with your personal computer manually.
Step1: Click on Register now if you do not have an account.
Example: make sure “sofarpv” wireless network connection priority is the highest.
Figure 19
Figure 17

Control Panel Network and Internet Manage Wireless Networks Search MA...

File Edit View Tools Help

Manage wireless networks that use Sign In

Windows tries to connect to these networks in the order listed below. Email:

Add Remove Move down Adapter properties Profile types Network and Sharing Center Password:

Networks you can view, modify, and reorder (4) Remember me

sofarpv Security: WPA2-Personal Type: Any supported Automatically con...
Sign In Register Now
sofarpv Wireless Network Properties
Tenda_288888 Security: WPA-Personal Public Sites Demo Account
Connection Security
Forgotten your password?

Tenda_5D6C68 Security: WPA-Personal Name: sofarpv

SSID: sofarpv
Network type: Access point
ChinaNet-7v43 Security: WPA2-Personal
Network availability: All users Step2: Fill in basic registration information upon request.
Connect automatically when this network is in range Figure 20
Connect to a more preferred network if available
Connect even if the network is not broadcasting its name (SSID)
sofarpv Profile name: sofarpv Enable WLAN connection settings

Setp13: Connect with your personal wireless network or WLAN.

Figure 18
Email: Please input a valid Email address,
used for login and password retrieving
Currently connected to:
Confirm Email: Please re-input a valid Email address
sofarpv
Internet access Account Type: End User

Password: 6-16 characters, case sensitive

Dial-up and VPN
Confirm Fassword: 6-16 characters, case sensitive
Broadband connection
I accept SolarMAN Terms of Service

Wireless connection
Next Cancel

sofarpv Connected

ChinaNet-yXHX Name: sofarpv

Signal Strength: Excellent
LENOVE-PC_Ne Security Type: WPA2-PSK
Browsers like internet Explorer 8+. chrome 15+ and Firefox 10+ are
Radio Type: 802.11n
PRISM_00_20_25 SSID: sofarpv recommended.

PINGCE Note
AP_502173653

Open Network and Sharing Center

Setp3: Fill in details to complete the registration. 3. Log in SolarMAN Portal to manage power station
Figure 21
Create a New Account
After successful registration, open the login page of SolarMAN Portal, and input your E-mail
and password to access the monitoring system and start monitoring and management of
Site Name SOFAR Inverter Maximum 20 Letters
power plants.
Upload lmage Default.jpg Maximum file size: 4M;
File types: jpg,png, bmp,gif ,pjpeg,jpg
Figure 23

OK

Country China Sign In

Province/State Anhui Email:

City GUANGZHOU Password:

Street Locate Your Site On Map Remember me

ZIP Code Sign In Register Now

Timezone (GMT +08:00) Beijing,Chongqi Public Sites Demo Account

Number Format 1234567.89 Forgotten your password?

System Size(kWp)

Timezone AUD AUS

Panel Type 3S In order to make sure your solar system is being well monitored by our
SolarMAN monitoring system, please click the Real Time label to see if there is
Inverter Type SOFAR
real time data within 15 minutes. If so, your SolarMAN network setup is
Description Note successful. If not, please re-check the above procedure.

Figure 24
Make This Site Public
Home My Site Public Sites Account
Registration

Datalogger S/N 0502173653

Sofar20000TL 3phase Overview Real Time History Alert Report Settings

Installer

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Contact Alerts: 0 items

Name

Phone

DC Input AC Ouput
Complete Cancel No. Inverter S/N Total Energy(kWh) Temperatu
Channel Voltage(V) Current(A) Phase Voltage(V) Current(A) Power(W) Frequency(Hz)

P V1 577.8 8.9 L1 230.8 10.9 7640

Setp4: If registration is successful, the above page will display. Click OK to return to the
homepage of the portal. SC1ES320E3D
P V2 577.7 4.4 L2 235.4 10.8 0 49.96 5471 54.0

001
Figure 22 1 P V3 0.0 0.0 L3 236.6 10.9 0

Sign In
Email:

Password:

Remember me
Successful registration
Sign In Register Now
OK OK
Public Sites Demo Account

Forgotten your password?

 Add more inverters on SOFAR SolarMAN monitoring system
Click Setting > Device > Add to enter the 9-digit serial number (SN), and then click OK to
complete the setting of adding a new inverter.
Figure 25
Home My Site Public Sites Account

Sofar20000TL Overview Real Time History Alert Report Settings

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Alerts: 0 items
Site Device Alert Calibration

Datalogger S/N Datalogger Type Inverter S/N Inverter Type Status Last Upadated

502443889
1 WIFI/Ethernet Collector SC1ES320E3D001 SOFAR 2014-07-26 15:23:13

Add

Figure 26
Home My Site Public Sites Account

Sofar20000TL Overview Real Time History Alert Report Settings

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Alerts: 0 items

Add

Datalogger S/N

OK Cancel

Alert notification setup

When any abnormal situation happened to the device, an error message would be sent
automatically to your designated email account in second.
Please fill in below your personal email account to complete the setup of your alert
notification.
Figure 27
Home My Site Public Sites Account

Sofar20000TL Overview Real Time History Alert Report Settings

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Alerts: 0 items
Site Device Alert Calibration

Type of Alert
Notification: Email

Email for Alerts:

OK