Interfaces, LEDs, buttons

Description of the interfaces, LEDs and buttons on the SOLARWATT Manager flex / rail and EnergyManager pro.
Table of contents

    Manager flex 1.0

    Interfaces

    InterfaceInterface function
    USB portsno function
    Network connectionEthernet cable connection
    S0 interfaceConnection S0 counter 1
    Mains connectionPower supply via supplied mains cable

    LEDs

    Front view SOLARWATT Manager flex

    Status LED

    DisplayFunction LEDStatus

    Self-testok

    Update processrunning

    Self-testError

    Start processrunning

    Start not possiblefatal error

    Internet LED

    DisplayFunctionStatus

    Cloud connection
    SOLARWATT Manager portal
    ok

    Cloud connection
    SOLARWATT Manager portal

    Connection to the router
    (Internet gateway)

    disturbed

    ok

    Connection to the router
    (Internet gateway)
    faulty

    Connection LED

    DisplayFunctionStatus LED

    PLC connection*Connection established

    PLC connection*Binding mode

    Setting up a PLC connection: Commissioning and network connection SOLARWATT Manager

    Key functions

    Rear view SOLARWATT Manager flex
    buttonDescription
    1ConnectResets the network settings
    2InstallEstablishing a PLC connection (data connection via the power grid)
    3Resetreset to factory settings
    4(type plate)
    5(suspension)

    Resetting the SOLARWATT Manager flex

    Button functionActuation timeFunction
    Install6 secSoft reset
    Local network settings are reset.
    PLC encryption is retained.
    Reset + Install5 secReset factory settings
    Local network settings are reset.
    Devices and their configurations are deleted on the device.
    Binding between SOLARWATT Manager flex and user account is deleted. The user account and the historical data in the SOLARWATT Manager portal are retained.

    Only perform this operation when an Internet connection is active, otherwise problems may occur during setup.

    Overview of button functions for Powerline Communication (PLC)

    Button functionActuation timeFunction
    Install3 sec*Activate/ deactivate PLC module**
    Connect6 secPLC connection mode
    Actuation necessary in encrypted PLC networks.
    1 secPLC key exchange
    Necessary in encrypted PLC networks.
    10 secPLC reset
    PLC encryption is reset and connections are lost.

    *) If the button is pressed for a longer period, the manager
    may be reset **) PLC module is deactivated at the factory. Caution: Risk of ring closure in the local network.

    Setting up a PLC connection: Commissioning and network connection SOLARWATT Manager

    Manager flex 1.5

    Interfaces

    Interface/
    LED
    Function
    1not used
    2not used
    3negative potential
    4S0+
    5S0-
    6Status LEDs 1-5
    7RJ-45
    Connection socket for Ethernet cable
    8USB-C
    9Power LED
    10Micro-USB

    LEDs

    Power LED

    DisplayStatus
    offoff, power supply interrupted
    red, continuousSupply voltage is present
    orange, flashingGateway is starting up
    green, continuousGateway ready for operation

    Status LED

    DisplayStatus LED
    turquoise, continuousSoftware update is being carried out, do not disconnect the device from the power supply or Internet connection

    Manager rail

    Attention: The RS-485 1/2, Digital Out D1-D6 and CAN interfaces currently have no function (as of 12/2024).

    Interfaces

    Interface
    /LED
    Function
    RS-485 1
    (A/B/Ground)
    no function
    RS-485 2
    (A/B/Ground)
    no function
    Digital Out (D1-D5)no function
    USB PORTno function
    24 V DCPower supply
    S0-1 (+/-)connection S0 counter 1
    S0-2 (+/-)connection S0 counter 2
    S0-3 (+/-)s0 counter 3 connection
    digital Out (D6)no function
    Attention: Do not assign interface. Otherwise malfunctions may occur.
    CANno function
    LANRJ-45
    Connection socket for Ethernet cable

    LEDs

    Power LED

    DisplayStatus LED
    offoff, power supply interrupted
    red, continuousSupply voltage is present
    orange, flashingGateway is starting up
    green, continuousGateway ready for operation

    Status LED

    DisplayStatus LED
    turquoise, continuousSoftware update is being carried out, do not disconnect the device from the power supply or Internet connection

    Buttons

    ButtonButton Function
    Resetno function
    Easy buttonno function

    EnergyManager pro

    Interfaces

    InterfaceFunction
    RS-485 1
    (A/B/Ground)
    Inverter / energy meter connection
    RS-485 2
    (A/B/Ground)
    Inverter / energy meter connection
    RS-232 2
    (RX/TX/Ground)
    no function
    USB PORTno function
    24 V DCPower supply
    S0-1 (+/-)Connection S0 counter 1
    S0-2 (+/-)Connection S0 counter 2
    HAno function
    CANConnection ACS, with setup type ACS Solo
    LANRJ-45
    Ethernet cable connection

    LED codes

    Status LEDDeviceBusInternet
    OffNo supply voltageNo extension connected-
    GreenGateway (Energy Manager) activeExtension connectedactive, Internet connection available
    Green, flashing (1Hz, slow)Boot process or device search-Boot process
    Green, flashing (10Hz, fast)Update process--
    Orange--Gateway (Energy Manager) was manually set to the maintenance IP, can only be reset by restarting
    Redno device found or installation not successful
    Repeat the process. If the problem persists, consult the online documentation or contact support.
    Problem on the extension bus

    Consult the online documentation or contact support.
    no Internet connection

    Interfaces for operation

    Reset buttonRESET button (restart the EnergyManager)
    Status LEDDEVICE LED (indicates the general function and a device search)
    Internet connectivityINTERNET LED (Indicates whether the connection to the SOLARWATT Manager portal is established)
    Bus LEDBUS LED (Lights up when the extension bus is active)
    LANConnectivity and transport indicator on the Ethernet connection