Interfaces, LEDs, Buttons

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

    Manager flex 1.5

    Interfaces

    Interfaces and LEDs Manager flex 1.5

    /LED    		Function
    1RS485 A
    2RS485 B
    3Ground
    4S0+
    5S0-
    6Status LEDs 1–5
    7RJ-45
    connector for Ethernet cables
    8USB-C
    9Power LED
    10Micro-USB

    LEDs

    Power LED

    IndicatorStatus
    OffOff, power supply interrupted
    Red, steadyPower supply is present
    orange, flashing Gateway is booting up
    Green, steady Gateway is ready for operation

    Status LED

    DisplayStatus
    turquoise, flashing

    Software update in progress,

    • Do not disconnect the device from the power supply or
    • Internet connection
    red, flashing lightCloud connection interrupted
    purple, flashing light

    Internet connection interrupted

    • Check router, firewall, etc.

    orange, flashing

    (during normal operation)

    Error occurred

    • Check for error messages in the SmartSetup app
    • Restart Energy Manager
    • If the error recurs: Contact service

    Red, flashing

    (during normal operation)

    		A serious error has occurred

    Manager rail

    Note: The RS-485 1/2, Digital Out D1-D6, and CAN interfaces are currently not functional (as of 12/2024).
    Interfaces and LEDs Manager Rail

    Interfaces


    /LED Interface    		Function
    RS-485 1
    (A/B/Ground)    		See compatibility list
    RS-485 2
    (A/B/Ground)    		See compatibility list
    Digital Out (D1–D5)No function
    USBSee compatibility list
    24 V DCpower supply
    S0-1 (+/-) S0 Meter 1 Connection
    S0-2 (+/-) S0 meter 2 connection
    S0-3 (+/-) S0 Meter 3 Connection
    Digital Out (D6)No function
    Caution: Do not assign a function to this interface. Otherwise, malfunctions may occur.
    CANNo function
    LANRJ-45
    Connector for Ethernet cable

    LEDs

    Power LED

    IndicatorStatus
    OffOff, power supply interrupted
    Red, steadyPower supply is present
    orange, flashing Gateway is booting up
    Green, steady Gateway is ready for operation

    Status LED

    DisplayStatus
    turquoise, steadySoftware update in progress; do not disconnect the device from the power supply or Internet connection

    Buttons

    ButtonFunction
    ResetNo function
    EasyNo function

    Manager flex 1.0

    Interfaces

    Interface Manager flex 1.0
    InterfaceFunction
    USB portsNo function
    Network connectionEthernet cable connection
    S0 interfaceS0 Meter 1 Connection
    Power connectionPower supply via included power cord

    LEDs

    LEDs Manager Flex 1.0

    Status LED

    DisplayFunctionStatus

     

    		Self-testOK

     

    		Updating firmwarein progress

     

    		Self-testError

     

    		Bootingis running

     

    		Cannot startSerious error

    Internet LED

    DisplayFunctionStatus

     

    		Cloud connection
    SOLARWATT Manager portal    		OK

     

    Cloud connection
    SOLARWATT Manager portal

    Connection to the router
    (Internet gateway)

    Disconnected
     

    OK
     

     

    		Connection to the router
    (Internet gateway)    		Disconnected

    Connection LED

    IndicatorFunctionStatus

     

    		PLC ConnectionConnection established

    Establishing a PLC connection: Commissioning and network connection for SOLARWATT Manager

    Button Functions

    Key Functions Manager flex 1.0
    Rear view of the SOLARWATT Manager flex
    ButtonDescription
    1Connect Reset network settings
    2InstallEstablishing a PLC Connection (Data Connection via the Power Grid)
    3Reset Restore Factory Settings
    4(nameplate)
    5(mounting bracket)

    Resetting the SOLARWATT Manager flex

    Button functionPress and holdFunction
    Install6 secSoft Reset
    Local network settings are reset.
    PLC encryption is retained.
    Reset + Install5 secReset to Factory Settings
    Local network settings are reset.
    Devices and their configurations are deleted from the device.
    The link between SOLARWATT Manager flex and the user account is deleted. The user account and historical data in the SOLARWATT Manager portal are retained.

    Perform this only when an Internet connection is active; otherwise, setup problems may occur.

    Overview of Button Functions for Powerline Communication (PLC)

    Button FunctionPress DurationFunction
    Install3 sec*Enable/disable PLC module**
    Connect6 secPLC connection mode
    Must be activated in encrypted PLC networks.
    1 secPLC Key Exchange
    Must be activated in encrypted PLC networks.
    10 secPLC Reset
    PLC encryption is reset and connections are lost.

    *) If the button is held down for an extended period, the Manager may reset
    **) The PLC module is disabled by default. Caution: Risk of a short circuit in the local network.

    Setting Up a PLC Connection: Commissioning and Network Connection for the SOLARWATT Manager

    EnergyManager Pro

    Interfaces and LEDs on the EnergyManager pro

    Interfaces

    InterfaceFunction
    RS-485 1
    (A/B/Ground)    		Connection: Inverter / Energy Meter
    RS-485 2
    (A/B/Ground)    		Connection to inverter / energy meters
    RS-232 2
    (RX/TX/Ground)    		No function
    USBNo function
    24 V DCpower supply
    S0-1 (+/-)S0 Meter 1 Connection
    S0-2 (+/-)S0 connection for meter 2
    HANo function
    CANConnection ACS, for ACS Solo setup
    LANRJ-45
    Ethernet cable connection

    LED Codes

    StatusDeviceBusInternet
    OffNo power supplyNo extension connected-
    GreenGateway (Energy Manager) activeExtension connectedActive, Internet connection available
    Green, flashing (1 Hz, slow)Booting or searching for devices-Booting
    Green, flashing (10 Hz, fast)Update process--
    Orange--Gateway (Energy Manager) was manually set to the maintenance IP; this can only be undone by restarting
    RedNo device found or installation failed
    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

    ResetRESET button (restarts the EnergyManager)
    StatusDEVICE LED (Indicates general operation and a device search)
    Internet ConnectivityINTERNET LED (Indicates whether there is a connection to the SOLARWATT Manager portal)
    BusBUS LED (Lights up when the Extension Bus is active)
    LANConnectivity and data transfer indicator for the Ethernet connection
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