KACO Powador 16.0 TR3 - Manual (Page 37)

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Page 38 Operating Instructions Powador 16.0 TR3, 18.0 TR3_EN
8.4 Monitor inverter
The inverter has an integrated web server. This makes it possible to monitor and record the operating state and
yield of your PV system.
You can display the recorded data via:
• The integrated LCD
• The integrated web server using an Internet-capable device connected to the Ethernet interface of the inverter
You can read the recorded data using a storage medium connected to the USB interface of the inverter, e.g. a USB
stick.
8.4.1 USB interface
Use an external USB storage device to read operating data saved in the inverter.
8.4.1.1 Reading log data
NOTICE
The USB interface is approved solely for use with USB fl ash memories (“USB sticks”). The maximum
available current is 100 mA. If a device with a higher power requirement is used, the power supply for
the USB interface automatically shuts down to protect the inverter from damage.
Reading log data
1. Connect a suitable USB storage device to the USB interface on the underside of the inverter.
2. Open the “Log data display” menu.
3. Select the “Save to USB” item.
4. Select the desired log data using the 4-way button.
5. Press the OK button.
» The inverter saves the selected log data to the USB storage device.
8.4.2 Web server
The inverter has an integrated web server. After confi guring the network and activating the web server in the
confi guration menu, you can open the web server from an Internet browser. The language version of the web site
delivered by the browser is adapted to the pre-set language preferences in your Internet browser. If your Internet
browser requests a language that is unknown to the inverter, the web server uses the menu language set in the
inverter.
8.4.2.1 Setting up the web server
Confi guring the Ethernet interface
↻ You have connected the inverter to your network.
1.
Open the Settings/Ethernet menu.
2. Assign a unique IP address.
3. Assign a subnet mask.
4. Assign a gateway.
5. Save your settings.