Non-compatible inverters

Depending on the Manager hardware, different meter types can be used for performance recording.

There are also differences in the number of meters that can be configured as generation meters.

*) Power meter with S0 output

Wiring diagrams Manager flex 1.0

Wiring diagram Manager flex 1.5

Installation instructions

• Before connecting the meter to the Manager flex, check the wiring on the meter side.
• Ensure the absence of voltage and verify it.
• Connect the energy meter to the feed line of the inverter. Ensure the correct connection direction (current flow direction) on the energy meter.
• Connect the cable for S0 pulse transmission to the S0 connector (included in the scope of delivery). Ensure that the polarity is correct as shown in the diagram above.
• The Manager flex provides several S0 interfaces. Make a note of which interface you have connected the meter to.
• Make a note of the pulse rate of the S0 meter (imp/kWh).
• Connect the cable for S0 pulse transmission to the pulse output of the energy meter.
• Connect the S0 plug to the S0 socket on the Manager flex.
• Restore the power supply.

SOLARWATT EnergyMeter

Single-direction S0 meter with backstop

General information

Interface: S0
Supply voltage: 3 x 230 V/400 V
AC Nominal current/limit current: 20 A / 80 A
Communication: S0 (1000 imp/kWh); S0 pulse length: 90 ms

Applicable documents

Pin assignment

Pin assignment

Installation instructions

• Ensure the absence of voltage and verify it.
• Connect the connections (S0+ and S0-) of the S0 meter to the S0 connection terminals on the EnergyManager pro. Ensure correct polarity (S0+ and S0-).
• The EnergyManager provides several S0 interfaces. Make a note of which interface you have connected the meter to.
• Note the pulse rate of the S0 meter (imp/kWh).
• Restore the power supply.

Installation instructions

Shelly Pro 3EM: can be used to record inverter power on the EnergyManager pro and Manager flex.
Installation instructions can be found at Shelly Pro 3EM.

Shelly 3EM: can be used to record the inverter power on the Manager flex.
The Installation instructions can be found at Shelly 3EM.

EnergyManager pro - S0 meter

• Starting the SmartSetup

Setup step: Search for devices

• In the Select devices drop-down menu, select or search for the S0 meter driver
• "What does the S0 meter measure?" -> Generation
• Specify the interface to which the S0 counter is connected
• Enter the pulse rate. This can be found in the installation or operating instructions for the meter
• Click Add device to search.
• Add further devices to the search if necessary.
• When the search list is complete, click Search for and install devices.

Note

If pulses are received from the meter, the message Device is installed, otherwise there is a connection error. errorLessThanTwoPulses

Possible causes of errors:

• Faulty connection between meter and EnergyManager
• No power is measured by the meter

Setup step: PV systems

• Add a PV system and configure it. You can find further information here SmartSetup PV systems
• Click on Select energy meter as inverter replacement (generation meter)
• Select the corresponding S0 meter
• Continue with the remaining setup steps according to SmartSetup

EnergyManager pro - Shelly pro 3 EM

• Starting the SmartSetup

Setup step: Search for devices

• Select Select devices in the drop-down menu or search for the Shelly driver (Allterco Robotics)
• If necessary, add further devices to the search.
• When the search list is complete, click Search for devices and install.

Note:

Shelly devices are found after starting the device search without specifying an IP address. If the IP address of the Shelly is changed later, the connection will be lost and a new device search will be required. It is therefore recommended that Shelly devices are assigned an unchangeable IP address.

Further information on assigning IP addresses can be found here: Device connections via network

Setup step: PV systems

• Add a PV system and configure it. You can find further information here SmartSetup PV systems
• Click on Select energy meter as inverter replacement (generation meter)
• Select the entry Shelly [...] Powermeter 0
• Continue with the remaining setup steps according to SmartSetup

Manager flex - S0 meter

• Starting the SmartSetup

Setup step: Search for devices

• Select or search for the S0 meter driver in the Select devices drop-down menu
• Specify the interface to which the S0 counter is connected
• Enter the pulse rate. This can be found in the installation or operating instructions for the meter
• Click Add device to search.
• Add further devices to the search if necessary.
• When the search list is complete, click Search and install devices.
• After successful installation: Change the name of the S0 meter to enable a clear assignment. To do this, click on the pencil symbol next to the device name in the device list.

Note

If pulses are received by the meter, the message Device is installed otherwise The S0 meter has not yet counted enough pulses.

Possible causes of errors:

• Faulty connection between meter and EnergyManager
• No power is being measured by the meter

Setup step: PV systems

• Add a PV system and configure it. You can find further information here SmartSetup PV systems
• Click on Select energy meter as inverter substitute (generation meter)
• Select the corresponding S0 meter
• Continue with the remaining setup steps according to SmartSetup

Manager flex - Shelly pro 3 EM / Shelly 3 EM

Setup step: Search for devices

Installing the Shelly device

• In the Select devices drop-down menu, select or search for the Shelly Device driver
• Enter the host name or IP address of the Shelly device in the local network. It is recommended to start the device search by entering the host name.
• Click Add device to search.
• Click on Search and install devices.

Installing the Inverter Stand-In Bridge

The Inverter Stand-In Bridge is a virtual device

• In the Select devices drop-down menu, select or search for the Inverter Stand-In Bridge driver
• Under Meter, select the previously installed Shelly device
• Click Add device to search.
• Click on Search and install devices.
• If necessary, add further devices to the search.
• When the search list is complete, click Search for and install devices.

Setup step: PV systems

• Add a PV system and configure it. You can find further information here SmartSetup PV systems
• Click on Select energy meter as inverter substitute (generation meter)
• Select the entry Inverter Stand-In [...]
• Continue with the remaining setup steps according to SmartSetup