Inverters

Add a new inverter

You can manually add inverters on the blue'Log web interface or scan for them. 

Prerequisites

• The inverter is compatible with blue'Log. See Compatibility check. If the type is not supported, contact Sales.

• Your blue'Log is connected to the network and the inverter has been physically connected.

• The basic configuration of the blue'Log has been completed. See Getting started. 

• All blue'Log updates have been performed. See Update.

• Add-on modules, if required, are connected. See Add-on modules.

Steps

1. Go to Devices > Inverters.

2. Using the drop-down menus, select the manufacturer (Vendor) of the inverter you are scanning for. 

3. Alternatively, using the drop-down menus, select the device type (Series) of the inverter. 

4. Select an interface. The interface settings will depend on the connection type. See the table below for explanations of the abbreviations.

5. Adjust the interface settings. 

6. To scan for a device, select Start scan. Select the Show details window to display the scan log. 

7. The inverters found appear under Installed devices.

Info

Beta-version drivers have not been tested in the field and may not be fully functional. Drivers in the beta phase are grayed out and can only be activated by contacting meteocontrol support.

Info

In most cases, interface settings can be found in the manufacturer documentation or the device itself. If you do not know the bus address, you can activate the Use range toggle to scan the blue'Log bus. For questions regarding the best baud rates to choose for a device, please contact the manufacturer.