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Using Inverters for PV Performance Monitoring Over the Internet

Using Inverters for PV Performance Monitoring Over the Internet ... Data monitoring module designed and approved to work with PVPowered inverters ...

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Using Inverters for PV Performance Monitoring Over the Internet

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    Slide 1:Using Inverters for PV Performance Monitoring Over the Internet Roger Hicks Data Monitoring Product Manager

    Slide 2:Objectives

    Make a cost effective inverter-based data monitoring system that uses the internet Make it simple to deploy Make it easy to upgrade and expand Make use of existing infrastructure and standards Make it valuable for multiple types of users

    Slide 3:Who Benefits

    System Users See what the system is doing Equipment Makers Remote troubleshooting Installers Enhanced customer support Service Providers Access to performance data Program Administrators Performance reporting System Owners Performance monitoring

    Slide 4:Introducing - PV Powered Data Monitoring

    mypvower.com database server Inverter with a PVM1010 Inverter with a PVM1010 Inverter with a PVM1010 3rd Party Monitoring User location

    Slide 5:Development Efforts

    PVM1010 Data monitoring module designed and approved to work with PVPowered inverters Mypvpowered.com Web portal and secure database server for information storage and user interaction Field testing Six months of experience with over 100 beta units operating on PVPowered inverters Availability Now shipping PVM1010 Supporting basic web monitoring services on mypvpowered.com Still beta testing additional functionality for later release

    Slide 6:Installation of the PVM1010

    Plug the module into the RS232 port Connect to your broadband network router with a standard Cat5 cable Log into www.mypvpower.com Enter user registration information The PVM1010 will report to the PVPowered web server View the output on mypvpower.com

    Slide 7:Quick and Easy User Registration

    Go to: www.mypvpower.com Select “register” page Step 1 – Warranty Enter information for 10yr inverter and 1yr module warranty registration Step 2 – MyPVPower.com Select the option to create a private mypvpower.com account Step 3 – Ongoing monitoring go to www.mypvpower.com Select login page View inverter performance

    Slide 8:Understanding the Web Interface

    Basic Information Tables Historical energy – daily, weekly, monthly Lifetime energy production Local weather conditions Detailed energy summary Quick Glance Total energy (kWh) AC Power (kWp) Heatsink Temperature Inverter status Model number Inverter selection from list Graphical energy production Select daily, weekly or monthly window

    Slide 9:Interpreting the Graphs

    Ideal power production AC over voltage Inverter transient

    Slide 10:Interpreting the Graphs

    Network interruption Shading in the morning Small Clouds Lots of Clouds

    Slide 11:Third Party Access to Inverters

    The PVM101 can use the standard UDP connectionless protocol over TCP/IP. The values coming out of the inverter are un-scaled integers. The information on how to make use of the PVPowered UDP interface for inverters is available on a request basis.

    Slide 12:Third-Party Use of Inverter Data

    Example of a customer created user interface for education application by making use of UDP interface

    Slide 13:Getting Service and Support is Easy

    Making a Service Request Home owner contact Inverter serial number Describe the situation in the free text field

    Easily check the status of the PV power system

    Slide 14:Creating Real Value for Users

    Verify expected power production Avoid the cost of unplanned maintenance Get the most from the system over its’ whole life

    Slide 15:What’s Available in June 2007

    Fully tested and certified PVM1010 module designed by PVPowered Module with MAC address and the latest factory installed firmware. Ethernet port for connection to user supplied CAT5 cable 1 yr manufacturer warranty Suitable for use as an inverter integrated meter for performance reporting MyPVPower.com website Enables access to basic monitoring services for end users Viewing and export of historical data over user defined date range. No charge for end user access to the basic web based monitoring service Compatible with the following PVPowered Inverters PVP2500, PVP3500, PVP4600-208v, PVP4800, PVP5200 Sold by PVPowered to authorized channel partners

    Slide 16:For More Information….

    Contact PVPowered Call: 877.312.3832 email: info@pvpowered.com Visit: www.pvpower.com

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