SolarMax SM30HT4 - Network Parameter Configuration

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6�4�3 Setting the network parameters
The network parameters can be assigned in the "Settings" menu.
Note
Please take note of the information relating to MaxComm compatibility in Sec-
tion 11.3.
Device address
In order to communicate via an RS485 or Ethernet interface, the inverter needs a unique
device address on the network.
1. In the "Settings" menu, select the "Device address" parameter.
2. Set the parameter to the required value:
Parameter Description
Device address Address range: 1 to 249
Configuring the Ethernet interface
In addition to the device address, the following settings must be made to communicate
via Ethernet:
1. In the Main Menu select the "Network" menu.
2. In the "IP mode", select the required setting:
Setting Description
DHCP client The inverter is a DHCP client and is connected to a network with
DHCP server (factory setting).
Static The inverter is connected to a network with static IP addresses.
3. If appropriate, congure the following parameters. These settings are only required in
"Static" IP mode (see step 2):
Parameter Description (in brackets: factory settings)
IP IP address (192.168.1.123)
Gateway (192.168.1.1)
TCP port (1234)
DNS1 Domain Name Server 1 (192.168.1.1)
DNS2 Domain Name Server 2 (192.168.1.1)
Netmask Subnet mask (255.255.255.0)
4. Check whether the Ethernet connection indicator appears on the graphics display
(see Section 7.1).