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meteocontrol blue’Log X-1000 User Manual

meteocontrol blue’Log X-1000
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blueLog X series
(X-1000 | X-3000 | X-6000)
Operating Manual
Version 20150922

Table of Contents

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meteocontrol blue’Log X-1000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Brandmeteocontrol
Modelblue’Log X-1000
CategoryOther
LanguageEnglish

Summary

General Notes

1.1 Safety Instructions

Safety instructions warn of dangers and how to avoid them, classified by risk severity.

1.2 Warning Symbols

Highlights particular dangers using warning symbols, such as electrical hazards.

1.3 Additional Information

Indicates notes, additional information, and tips using a specific symbol.

1.4 Text Display

Explains formatting for emphasized points, lists, instructions, and button names.

Notes on this Operating Manual

2.1 Warranty and Liability

Details the scope, form, and period of warranty and meteocontrol GmbH's liability.

Safety Instructions for Operation

3.1 Intended Use

Specifies permitted signals and signal strengths for data logger and expansion modules, indoor installation.

3.2 Personnel

States that installation and maintenance must be performed by qualified electricians.

3.3 Protection Concepts

Outlines protections: no SD card removal, no opening or modification of the blue'Log.

3.4 Transport and Storage

Ensures safe transport with special packaging and checks for damage upon delivery.

3.5 Internal Battery

Describes the internal lithium battery for time/date storage, requiring service for replacement.

3.6 Cleaning

Details cleaning the exterior with a dry cloth or slightly damp cloth, unplugging first.

Device Overview

4.1 Overview of product versions

Compares blue'Log X-1000, X-3000, and X-6000 regarding power and storage capacity.

4.2 blue’Log front panel

Identifies and describes all components and ports on the blue'Log front panel.

4.3 blue’Log rear panel

Illustrates and labels the rear panel, including the clamp for DIN rail mounting.

4.4 Status LEDs

Explains the meaning of the three front panel LEDs: power, system status, and portal connection.

Installation

5.1 Safety instructions for installation

Warns about electrocution risk, incorrect cabling, and overvoltage damage during installation.

5.2 Cables and wiring

Recommends cable types and lists restrictions for power supply and device connections.

5.3 Installation

Provides steps for installing the device on a DIN rail, including secure mounting.

5.4 Expanding the blue’Log

Explains how to expand functionality using MX modules and the connection process.

Interfaces

6.1 Power supply

Details power supply requirements (20-60 V DC, max. 80 W) and safety standards.

6.2 Voltage output

Specifies the 24 V DC voltage output and current limitations for supplying sensors.

6.3 Ethernet

Describes connecting to a PC/laptop or hub/switch via an Ethernet patch cable.

6.4 Multi input

Explains the four configurable multi inputs for analog or digital signals.

6.5 Digital input

Lists configurations for digital inputs: pulse input (S0) and voltage level input.

6.6 Digital output

Details digital output configurations: open collector and voltage output.

6.7 RS485/422 interface

Used for connecting communication devices via RS485/422 bus, with automatic adaptation and termination.

6.8 CAN interface

Used for connecting communication devices via the CAN bus, with switchable termination.

6.9 USB interface

Provides a service interface for restoring or updating device software (firmware).

Commissioning and Configuration

7.1 Requirements

Device must be securely mounted and cables correctly connected for startup.

7.2 Commissioning

Steps for commissioning: switch on power, wait for boot, check status LED.

7.3 Establishing / checking connections

Covers Ethernet, bus device, and analog/digital input connections.

7.4 Log-on via display

Covers start menu, language settings, and user selection via the device display.

7.5 Network configuration on the display

Covers DHCP and static network parameter configuration via the device display.

7.6 Firmware update via USB

Steps to update firmware using a USB stick, including system update or new installation.

7.7 Showing the licenses on the display

Navigating to view installed licenses on the device.

7.8 Logging on to device websites

Accessing device configuration and status via web browser using IP address or hostname.

7.9 Logger master data

Configuring PV system data and logger details like serial number and recording interval.

7.10 Ethernet

Configuring network settings (DHCP, IP, subnet, gateway, DNS) via the Ethernet menu.

7.11 MX modules

Displays connected MX modules and notes installation order requirements.

7.12 User management

Setting up and managing user accounts with different access rights (service, user).

7.13 Licenses

Viewing available licenses and uploading new license files.

7.14 Date / time

Configuring time synchronization via system settings, user-defined server, or manual input.

7.15 Registering on the safer’Sun Portal

Steps to register the blue'Log data logger with an existing or new system on the portal.

7.16 Portal communication

Setting reporting intervals (regular or at set times) to the online portal.

7.17 FTP push

Sending measurement data to an independent FTP server with configurable interval settings.

Firmware Update

Checking for Updates

Checking for and applying new firmware updates via the device website.

Licenses

FTP PUSH INTRADAY

License option to increase FTP data transmission frequency to 60, 15, or 5 minutes.

Recording Devices

10.1 Adding sensors

Guide to adding analog sensors via the device website, selecting model and configuring parameters.

10.2 Adding meters

Steps to add S0 and Modbus meters via the device website, including interface configuration.

10.3 Adding inverters

Steps to add inverters by scanning the bus interface, selecting manufacturer and model.

10.4 Adding string measuring systems

Adding string measuring systems, selecting ports and configuring RS485/422 interface.

10.5 Adding battery system

Adding battery systems, selecting model, port (Ethernet), and device address.

Alarms

11.1 Latest alarms

Displays a list of registered alarms with time, device name, type, error code, and severity.

11.2 Contact addresses

Managing contact addresses for e-mail notifications, including adding, editing, and deleting contacts.

11.3 Alarm configuration

Enabling monitoring, selecting contacts for e-mail notifications, and portal synchronization for alarms.

Visualization

12.1 Showing sensor values

Selecting sensors and measured values to display historical data in diagrams or real-time.

12.2 Showing meter values

Selecting meters and measured values for visualization in diagrams or real-time.

12.3 Showing inverter values

Selecting inverters and measured values for visualization in diagrams or real-time.

12.4 Showing string measuring system measured values

Selecting string measuring systems and values for visualization in diagrams or real-time.

12.5 Showing battery system values

Selecting battery systems and values for visualization in diagrams or real-time.

12.6 Showing Power Control values

Selecting categories and values for visualization in Power Control diagrams or real-time.

Messages

13.1 Logbook

Lists system events with time, type, error code, and description for monitoring.

meteocontrol Power Control System

14.1 General notes

Overview of Power Control system for grid feed-in management of photovoltaic systems.

14.1.1 Functions

Receiving grid operator specs, determining control values, transferring to inverters, and reporting.

14.1.2 Receiving specifications from the grid operator

How grid operator specifications for active power are transferred via digital or analog signals.

14.1.3 Processing the data

Describes active and reactive power procedures for grid feed-in management.

14.1.4 Navigating to the Power Control website

Instructions for accessing the Power Control website via the 'PV system' menu.

14.2 General settings

Covers general settings including selecting the data logger mode (Standalone, Master, Slave).

14.2.2 Entering system data

Inputting essential system data like agreed power, nominal voltage, and apparent power.

14.3 Active power procedure

Selecting active power procedures and configuring options like IPL and gradient limitation.

14.3.1 P(DI) procedure

Using digital inputs for active power control, assigning bitmasks to percentage target values.

14.3.2 P(AI) procedure

Using analog input signals for active power control, calculated via a two-point linear equation.

14.3.3 P(fix) procedure

Setting a fixed active power limit as the control value for permanent power limitation.

14.3.4 Intelligent Power Limit (IPL)

Enables active power regulation (closed control loop) considering power flows and on-site consumption.

14.3.5 Gradient limitation active power (P) procedure

Limits maximum change in active power over time, following a linear course defined by gradient.

14.3.6 Limitation to agreed connection power PAV

Limits feed-in active power to the agreed value, using analyzer/meter readings for dynamic activation.

14.3.7 Preset for fallback value

Sets a constant active power value to be sent to inverters in case of errors.

14.4 Reactive power procedure

Determining target values for reactive power control using various procedures and options.

14.4.1 cosφ(DI) procedure

Uses displacement factor cosφ as control value via digital input signals and bitmasks.

14.4.2 cosφ(AI) procedure

Uses displacement factor cosφ as control value via analog input signals, calculated via linear equation.

14.4.3 cosφ(fix) procedure

Uses a constant cosφ displacement factor as the control value, saved as a configurable constant.

14.4.4 cosφ(P) procedure

Influences grid feed-in power by changing displacement factor, using characteristic curves.

14.4.5 cosφ(U) procedure

Influences grid voltage by changing displacement factor, using characteristic curves.

14.4.6 Q(DI) procedure

Uses reactive power Q as control value via digital input signals and bitmasks.

14.4.7 Q(AI) procedure

Uses reactive power Q as control value via analog input signals, calculated via linear equation.

14.4.8 Q(fix) procedure

Uses a constant percentage reactive power Q as the control value, saved as a configurable constant.

14.4.9 Q(U) procedure

Influences grid voltage by changing reactive power Q, using characteristic curves.

14.4.10 Q(P tanφ(fix)) procedure

Sets reactive power Q according to recorded active power P and stipulated tanφ.

14.4.11 Q(cosφ(DI)) procedure

Uses reactive power Q related to cosφ via digital input signals and active power P for conversion.

14.4.12 Q(cosφ(AI)) procedure

Uses reactive power Q related to cosφ via analog input signals and active power P for conversion.

14.4.13 Q(cosφ(fix)) procedure

Uses a constant cosφ displacement factor for reactive power Q control value, converted using active power P.

14.4.14 Q(cosφ(P)) procedure

Derives cosφ value from target value, converts to reactive power Q, influencing active power P.

14.4.15 Q(cosφ(U)) procedure

Derives cosφ value from target value, converts to reactive power Q, influencing grid voltage U.

14.4.16 Procedure in the event of an error

Describes error handling and fallback procedures for reactive power control.

14.4.17 Gradient limitation reactive power(Q) procedure

Limits maximum change in reactive power within a period, following a linear course defined by gradient.

14.4.18 System control loop

Enables reactive power regulation in a closed loop, considering transformer requirements.

14.5 Power Control checklist

Checklist for verifying the correct configuration of Power Control procedures and settings.

Technical Data

Environmental Protection and Disposal

CE Certificate

RoHS Statement

List of Figures

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