The Solax Pocket LAN 2.0 is a device designed to enable efficient monitoring of PV (photovoltaic) systems. It facilitates the collection of information from an inverter, including its status and performance, and then updates this information to a monitoring website.
Function Description:
The primary function of the Solax Pocket LAN 2.0 is to provide a reliable and convenient way to monitor PV systems. It acts as a bridge between the inverter and a monitoring platform, allowing users to track the performance of their solar energy system remotely. This includes real-time data on power generation, daily, monthly, and annual yield, as well as total yield and CO2 reduction. The device ensures that the collected data is transmitted stably and reliably to the Solax Cloud platform, where users can access and analyze it.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Product Name: Pocket LAN 2.0
- Supply Voltage: +3.3 V
- Data Upload Intervals: 5 minutes
- Ethernet: 10/100M
- Weight: 54g
- Dimensions: 123x29x42mm
- Degree of Protection: IP65 (indicating it is dust-tight and protected against water jets from any direction)
- Design: Eco-green and modern design, with IP65 dust prevention and waterproofing.
Usage Features:
The Solax Pocket LAN 2.0 offers several user-friendly features:
- Quick Installation ("Plug & Play"): The device is designed for easy and rapid installation. Users need to screw off three components on the bottom, insert the Internet cable, make the RJ45 Port, and then tighten the components. It is crucial to use a standard internet cable.
- Inverter Connection: The Pocket LAN 2.0 is inserted into the "WiFi" port or "WiFi/Lan/GPRS" port on the bottom of the inverter. Users are explicitly warned to ensure all power is turned off for at least 5 minutes before installation and to avoid inserting the device into "RF" or "Upgrade" ports. The screws then need to be tightened to secure the connection.
- Network Connectivity: The other side of the network cable connects to the home router, ensuring the router is in good working condition for internet access.
- Online Monitoring Platform:
- Access: Users access the monitoring platform by entering "https://www.solaxcloud.com" in a web browser.
- Account Creation: New users can create an account by selecting "English" and clicking "Create a New Account." The sign-up page requires completing fields such as Registration No. (device serial number), Username, Password, Country, Timezone, System Size, E-mail Address, Name, Telephone, and Location. Users must agree to the terms and conditions.
- Site Management:
- Adding a Site: After registration, an "Add Site" window automatically appears. Users fill in the required parameters (marked with '*') and click "save." The location can be specified on a map interface.
- Editing a Site: Existing sites can be edited by clicking "Sites" on the left menu bar, choosing the desired site, and clicking "+" to edit. After making changes, users click "save."
- Adding a New Site: A new site can be added by clicking "Sites" on the left menu bar and then clicking "Add." The process is similar to site editing.
- Inverter Management:
- Adding a New Inverter: To add a new inverter under the same site, users click "Sites" on the left menu bar, choose the site, and then click "+" to add a new inverter. They then input the 'Registration Number' of the inverter, click '+' to add, and 'save' to finish.
- Data Overview: Once logged in, users can click 'overview' to monitor their site and check various data points, including real-time power, daily yield, annual yield, monthly yield, total yield, income/saved, and CO2 reduction. The platform also displays the number of sites, total inverters, and online inverters.
- Reliability: The device ensures stable data transmission and good reliability for continuous monitoring.
Maintenance Features:
While the manual does not explicitly detail maintenance features, it provides crucial safety instructions and warranty information that indirectly contribute to the device's longevity and proper functioning:
- Safety Instructions:
- All power to the inverter must be cut off before installation.
- Keep the device away from flammable, explosive materials.
- Do not dismantle or scrap the device by force.
- Children should be supervised to prevent them from playing with the appliance.
- Warranty Regulation and Liability:
- Standard Warranty: Solax grants a 12-month warranty from the date marked on the purchase invoice.
- Warranty Service Conditions: Warranty service is provided only when the faulty unit is returned with a copy of the invoice and warranty card issued by the dealer, and the type label of the unit must be fully legible. Failure to meet these requirements may result in denial of warranty service.
- Exclusion of Liability: Warranty claims are excluded for direct or indirect damage resulting from:
- Use of the unit in unintended ways, improper installation, or installation not complying with standards.
- Improper operation or unauthorized modification/repair attempts.
- Lack of warranty card or serial number.
- Operating units with defective protective equipment.
- Influence of foreign objects or force majeure.
- Inadequate ventilation.
- Non-observance of relevant safety instructions.
- Notes for Optimal Performance:
- The signal strength can be affected by the distance between the inverter and the home router.
- Ensure the home router is operating properly for continuous connectivity.
In summary, the Solax Pocket LAN 2.0 is a compact, robust (IP65 rated), and easy-to-install device that provides essential monitoring capabilities for PV systems, allowing users to keep track of their energy generation and system performance through an online platform.
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