AC-Sensor

This page describes the installation of an AC-Sensor on a SOLARWATT Manager. AC-Sensors are usually integrated via a battery system. A direct connection via CAN is possible on the EnergyManager pro.

Compatibility

InterfacePossible applications
Manager flex
  • Ethernet via
    Battery flex /
    MyReserve
  • Main meter
EnergyManager pro
  • Ethernet via
    Battery flex /
    MyReserve
  • CAN

Applicable documents

Connection of AC-Sensor to Manager flex

The SOLARWATT AC-Sensor Flex can only be used on the Manager flex as the main meter. It is connected via a SOLARWATT home battery system.

Connect devices: SOLARWATT Batter flex AC-1.

Connection of AC-Sensor to EnergyManager pro

Connection via battery system

Connect devices: SOLARWATT Batter flex AC-1.

Direct connection via CAN (ACS-Solo, EnergyManager pro only)

Interface: CAN

  • Ensure the absence of voltage and verify it.
  • Install the AC-Sensor on the top-hat rail in the switch cabinet. Pay attention to the installation direction. Observe the Installation instructions for the AC-Sensor.
  • Connect a data cable / patch cable (min. CAT 5) to the RJ45 socket of the AC-Sensor.
  • Connect the wires of the data cable to the CAN connection terminals of the EnergyManager pro.
  • Restore the power supply.
Connection aid
RJ45 pin126
Pin assignmentHighLowGND
Wire color (wire assignment in T568A standard)Green/WhiteGreen/whiteOrange
Wire color (wire assignment in T568B standard)Orange/WhiteOrange/whiteGreen

Device search in SmartSetup

AC-Sensor via battery system

If the AC-Sensor is installed via a home battery system, the device is automatically added when the battery is installed and does not need to be installed separately.

Connect devices: Battery flex AC-1

AC-Sensor via CAN ("ACS-Solo")

  • Start the SmartSetup.
  • Select Select devices in the drop-down menu or search for the driver AC-Sensor solo
  • Select: No, only one AC-Sensor is used (AC Sensor solo).
  • Add further devices to the search if necessary.
  • When the search list is complete, click Search and install devices.

Correctly installed devices appear in the device list with the message: Device is installed. The list also shows the current generation data.

  • If necessary, connect additional devices.
  • Continue with SmartSetup.