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SOLAR STRING MONITORING SYSTEM
en User guide
4000002958 Solar SMS Master
4000002959 Solar SMS Slave 8IN25A
05/09/2023 – v0.2
Content
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 3
2. Safety, application, disclaimers, support ..................................................................... 4
2.1. Precautionary statements .................................................................................... 4
2.2. Safety information ................................................................................................ 5
2.3. Intended use......................................................................................................... 6
2.4. Disclaimers ........................................................................................................... 7
2.5. Manufacturer contact details ................................................................................ 7
3. Installation ................................................................................................................... 8
3.1. Mounting requirements ........................................................................................ 9
3.2. Wiring of PV inputs ............................................................................................. 10
3.3. Wiring of digital inputs ........................................................................................ 12
3.4. Wiring of RS-485 ports ....................................................................................... 13
3.5. DIP switch configuration ..................................................................................... 18
3.6. Solar SMS Slaves configuration......................................................................... 19
4. Integration with a Modbus RTU client ....................................................................... 21
5. Maintenance and service .......................................................................................... 23
5.1. LED signals ........................................................................................................ 24
5.2. Solar SMS Slave module replacement .............................................................. 26
6. Specifications and regulatory information ................................................................. 27
Annex A: List of acronyms ............................................................................................... 28
Annex B: Modbus register table ....................................................................................... 28
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1. Introduction
Solar String Monitoring System (Solar SMS) is a string monitoring device used to monitor
the status of the DC side in a PV system. This product allows to measure current of
different number of strings: 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28 or 32 as well as the output voltage of the
DC string.
The Solar SMS is a high-end solution, reliable and proved.
It is highly recommended that you read thoroughly read this user guide as it contains
important safety and performance-related information.
Since Solar String Monitoring System necessitates many technical considerations, a

highly reliable and robust solution has been provided in Weidmueller. Some features are
highlighted as follows:
• Our Solar SMS solution is a rugged, industrial measurement equipment which
meets all the circumstances of such a harsh-environment application including
withstanding the same temperature range under full load, the surges due to
indirect lightning strikes, the dusty and/or humid atmospheres.
• The Solar SMS is totally modular allowing to install only the necessary Hall effect
sensors inside the PV DC Combiner Box to optimize the final design in terms of
cost and space.
• The Solar SMS is meant to measure, among other variables, string current and
system voltage under the tough electromagnetic interferences typically found in
PV plants. That is why it has successfully passed EMC tests under industrial-
grade immunity requirements.
• The Solar SMS measures current by means of Hall effect sensors. These sensors
allow to do a non-intrusive measurement of the current going through the cable.
Furthermore, they do not produce heat inside the PV DC Combiner Box.
• The Solar SMS is certified for safety and EMC in an independent accredited
laboratory in the European Union, using the latest available IEC/EN standards.
• The Solar SMS fulfills the latest RS-485 and Modbus industry standards and can
be easily integrated into a SCADA or a PLC/datalogger because Weidmüller
discloses all the register map information to you in this user guide.
• The Solar SMS can be upgraded with an accessory to extend it capabilities
allowing radiofrequency communications based on LoRaWAN® protocol, keeping
it robust and compact because this accessory is plugged on top of the Solar SMS
Master module main PCB.
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2. Safety, application, disclaimers, support
2.1. Precautionary statements
This user guide contains statements that you have to observe to ensure your personal
safety, as well as to prevent damage to property. These precautionary statements are
graded according to the degree of the hazard.
DANGER
Indicates that death or severe personal injury will result if the relevant
information is not considered.
WARNING
Indicates that death or severe personal injury may result if the relevant
CAUTION
Indicates that minor personal injury or property damage may result if the
relevant information is not considered.
NOTICE
Indicates that an unintended result or situation can occur if the relevant
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2.2. Safety information
DANGER
It is mandatory to completely read this user guide before attempting to
install, operate, maintain, or troubleshoot the equipment. Failure to do so
creates a life hazard to the persons involved; that is why the equipment is
marked with the ISO 7000–0434B caution icon ( ). This user guide
must be available for future reference to any person that will deal with the
equipment.
DANGER
Any use of this equipment different to the “intended use” declared in this
user guide can lead to severe injuries, death and/or property damage.
Moreover, doing so will automatically void the warranty and any claims
from the customer against Weidmüller.
DANGER
This is an industrial equipment meant to be installed, operated, maintained,
and troubleshot by skilled persons able to understand the electric shock
hazards involved. Always isolate the wires connected to supply the device.
DANGER
The skilled persons installing, maintaining, or troubleshooting this
equipment must have the right tools available and be trained in how to use
them. They must also be familiar and follow all the locally applicable
occupational safety and health regulations.
CAUTION
Take the necessary precautions regarding electrostatic discharge when
manipulating this device.
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2.3. Intended use
This equipment is meant to be permanently installed inside a PV DC Combiner Box with

the purpose of monitoring DC voltage and current plus some additional field variables
(internal temperature and two digital inputs). The measured values can be accessed from
a Modbus RTU client (typically a SCADA or a PLC) via a RS-485 cable.
The accurate measurements performed by this device have multiple uses. The list below
is not meant to be exhaustive:
• Detecting blown fuse-links: if the current of one input drops to zero permanently
during daylight, this is a clear indication of a blown fuse (or a more severe DC
issue such as a broken wire, a damaged PV module, etc.).
• Detecting reverse current: if the current of one input drops to zero only during
certain periods of daylight but it recovers after a while, this could be due to the
fact that in reality the current is momentarily becoming negative. Negative current
is reverse current.
• Detecting underperforming strings (due to module mismatching, shading,
defects, etc.): some very obvious cases can be detected by just inspecting
instant current measurements, but it is recommended to use DC performance
ratio (RP, see IEC 61724) calculations to find “hidden” underperforming strings.
• Detecting worn out surge protective devices: if the remote alert of a
Weidmüller SPD is wired to a digital input of the Solar SMS, the Modbus client
can detect SPD cartridges that reached the end of their life.
• Detecting DC switch-disconnectors status: accidentally left open after a
maintenance session (a switch-disconnector with a dry contact must be used).
• Detecting PV DC Combiner Boxes with internal hot spots: thanks to the
temperature measurement function of the Solar SMS, an accidental hot spot (i.e.
a loose connection) inside a PV DC Combiner Box can be remedied before it
becomes a fire accident.
• Prioritizing maintenance actions: by combining all the measurements above,
the maintenance staff can better decide what tasks in the DC side have higher
priority due to the lost energy production or the risk level.
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DANGER
If the Solar SMS is used in a manner not specified by Weidmüller, the
protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
WARNING
This equipment shall not be used for measurements on mains circuits. For
detailed ratings of the PV-side terminals check the corresponding section in
this user guide. Failure to observe this requirement will create an electric
shock hazard.
NOTICE
Even though DC-side power and energy measurements can be derived
from the measurements taken with this equipment, the Solar SMS is not
intended to be a power meter or an energy meter.
2.4. Disclaimers
This user guide has been written with due care and attention. However, unless otherwise
required by law, we do not guarantee that the data, images, and drawings are accurate
or complete nor do we accept any liability for it. Weidmüller’s general terms and
conditions of sale apply in their respective valid form. The equipment specifications and
the contents of this user guide are subject to change without notice.
2.5. Manufacturer contact details
Contact your local Weidmüller sales representative for support and service information
about this equipment. Alternatively, you can contact Weidmüller’s headquarters:
Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG

Klingenbergstraße 26
32758 Detmold
T +49–5231 14-0
F +49–5231 14–292083
www.weidmueller.com
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3. Installation
WARNING
Installation of this equipment must be performed in a non-dusty
environment with the following characteristics:
• temperature: 5 °C to 40 °C
• maximum relative humidity: 80 % for temperatures up to 31 °C
decreasing linearly to 50 % at 40 °C
DANGER
During mounting, wiring, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of
this equipment there shall be no live voltage present in the PV DC
Combiner Box. Failure to skip this step creates a life hazard to the persons
involved due to the up to 1.5 kV voltages typically found in PV systems.
NOTICE
According to EN 61326-1:2013 and IEC 61000-4-2:2008 this product is
classified under ESD protection class B (4kV). This need to be considered
when handling the product.
The criteria for handling products with ESD protection class B are shown in
IEC 61340-5-1:2007.
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3.1. Mounting requirements
The product is intended to be fixed equipment according to IEC 61010-1:2010 ed3.0.

This product is meant to be mounted to an EN 50022 top hat rail (such as Weidmüller’s
TS 35 range) inside a PV DC Combiner Box fulfilling IEC 61439-2 (or equivalent local
standard) and only accessible to authorized people. The enclosure of the PV DC
Combiner Box shall fulfill IEC 62208 (or equivalent local standard) to ensure protection
against direct contact, indirect contact and spread of fire. The IEC 60529 ingress
protection code of the PV DC Combiner Box shall be at least IP65, ideally IP66. The IEC
62262 degree of protection against external mechanical impacts of the PV DC Combiner
Box shall be at least IK09, ideally IK10.
If the enclosure of the PV DC Combiner Box is made of steel, it must be connected to the
protection earth and must include a rated DC switch-disconnector in order to disconnect
the supply of the Solar SMS.
The device has a pollution degree 2 and an overvoltage protection category CAT II. The
maximum altitude of installation is 2000 meters.
Thermal considerations
• This product does not need forced convection (i.e. a fan) to operate reliably.
• There is nonspecific mounting orientation besides to be installed onto the terminal
rail.
• Leave enough space around the product to allow natural-convection air flow.
• This product shall not be installed in the close vicinity of powerful heat sources.
• Wires passing though the modules containing Hall effect sensors must be
installed and wired with the current flowing in the direction of the arrow printed on
the PCB.
• It is important to review the connections and to put back in place the plastic top
cover to guarantee the electrical safety of the equipment.
• The PV DC Combiner Box design shall guarantee that the air temperature around
the PCB of this equipment is between –20 °C and +70 °C.
• Weidmüller’s range of PV DC Combiner Boxes is engineered with these
considerations in mind and the designs are validated with IEC/TR 60890 thermal
models and/or multipoint temperature rise tests. Contact your Weidmüller’ sales
representative for additional information.
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3.2. Wiring of PV inputs
The “PV side” consists of CN1/CN4. CN1 is the PV positive input voltage and CN4 is the
PV negative input voltage. Electric schema is shown in figure 1.
DANGER
There must be a way to isolate this equipment from the dangerous voltages
of the PV modules and the DC input of the inverter. Failure to observe this
requirement creates an electrical shock hazard. The recommended solution
is to install the following devices easily accessible and near this equipment
(typically inside the PV DC Combiner Box):
• fuse-disconnectors (placed electrically between the PV modules and
this equipment).
• an IEC 60947-3 certified DC-21B switch-disconnector (placed
electrically between this equipment and the inverter).
The fuse-disconnectors and the switch-disconnector should be marked in
the PV DC Combiner Box as devices for the disconnection of this
equipment.
WARNING
The PV-side wires (power supply) shall have the right length so that they
do not apply a mechanical strain to this equipment. Failure to observe this
requirement creates fire and electrical shock hazards and may also
damage this equipment.
Figure 1
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The power supply input of this equipment is floating with regards to the rest of the circuit.
This is accomplished by means of a dedicated DC/DC converter which provides a double
insulation barrier between the power supply input and the PV-side terminals.
From the user perspective, this means full safety even under severe surges. This
equipment is self-powered directly from the string voltage, powered from 200 VDC up to
1500 VDC as shown in figure 2.
CAUTION
This equipment is marked with “1500VDC MAX.” label; “-“ and “+” symbols
because it is fed with DC power up to 1500 VDC.
Connector CN4/CN1
Stranded wire cross section (with plastic collar ferrule)
0.25 - 6 mm2
Stranded wire cross section (with wire end ferrule)
Stranded wire end ferrule stripping length 0.5 mm2
14 mm ±1 mm
Stranded wire end ferrule stripping length 1 mm2 15 mm ±1 mm
12 mm ±1 mm
Stranded wire end ferrule stripping length 4 mm2
Stranded wire end ferrule stripping length 6 mm2
WARNING
The power supply cable shall have the right length, so that it does not apply
a mechanical strain to this equipment. Failure to observe this requirement
creates an electrical shock hazard and may also damage this equipment.
Figure 2
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3.3. Wiring of digital inputs
DANGER
Digital inputs must be manipulated with the Solar SMS Master powered off.
Digital inputs have a basic insulation.
This product includes two digital inputs (pins IN1/IN2 from connector CN5 as shown in
figure 3), designed to detect an ‘open’ dry contact as logical “1” and ‘closed’ dry contact
as logical “0”. These inputs are galvanically isolated from the internal circuitry.
WARNING
The digital input cables shall have the right length so that they do not apply
a mechanical strain to this equipment. Failure to observe this requirement
CAUTION
The cables connected to the digital inputs shall each be less than 3 meters
long in order to maintain EMC compliance.
Figure 3
Connector CN5 (IN1-/IN1+ and IN2-/IN2+)

Stranded wire cross section (with plastic collar ferrule) 0.25 - 0.75 mm2
Stranded wire cross section (with wire end ferrule) 0.25 - 1.5 mm2
10 mm ±1 mm
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3.4. Wiring of RS-485 ports
DANGER
RS-485 ports must be manipulated with the Solar SMS Master powered off.
This product includes internal RS-485 port (pins 24V/0V/A/B from connector CN5 as
shown in figure 4) designed to communicate with any Slave SMS product to be
connected to any variant of Solar SMS Slave 8IN25A, Solar SMS Slave 8IN50A, Solar
SMS Slave 12IN25A, and Solar SMS Slave 12IN50A.
CAUTION
Pay attention when wiring RS-485 cables. A wrong installation can create a
lack of communications, but also, it can damage the equipment. All the
units shipped out from Weidmüller have their RS-485 ports thoroughly
tested right at the end of the production line. Weidmüller will not cover
under warranty Solar SMS units that have their RS-485 transceiver IC
damaged due to wrong wiring and/or due to surges.
CAUTION
RS-485 wiring requires technical skills and tools different to those of
available to regular electricians. Ensure that this step of the equipment
installation is performed by staff with the right skills and tools. This user
guide cannot be a replacement for field bus wiring experience and
Weidmüller cannot be made liable for any damages resulting from improper
wiring.
CAUTION
This equipment complies with the latest RS-485 and Modbus standards,
which are the official sources of information. The installation staff must
refer to the following documents, which always have priority over any wiring
recommendations given in this user guide:
• TIA/EIA–485–A: “Electrical characteristics of generators and
receivers for use in balanced multipoint systems”
• TIA TSB–89–A: “Application guidelines for TIA/EIA–485–A”
• “Modbus application protocol specification” v1.1b
• “Modbus over serial line specification and implementation guide”
v1.02
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Figure 4
Connector CN5 (24V/0V/A/B)

Stranded wire cross section (with plastic collar ferrule) 0.25 - 0.75 mm2
Stranded wire cross section (with wire end ferrule) 0.25 - 1.5 mm2
10 mm ±1 mm
This product also includes external RS-485 port (pins D+/D-/C from connector CN5 as
shown in figure 5), designed to communicate with third-party products.
The RS-485 port of this equipment is floating with regards to the rest of the circuit. This is
accomplished by means of dedicated DC/DC converters. From the user perspective, this
means reliable communications, no ground loops and full safety, even under severe
surges.
In the table below you’ll find a correspondence between alternate names for RS-485
pins. The reason for choosing D+/D- over B/A or D1/D0 in this equipment is to avoid
confusion with certain third-party products on the market with erroneously swapped B/A
and D1/D0 pins. The names D+/D- cannot lead to confusion.
Function Non-inverting pin Inverting pin Reference pin

RS-485 standard B A C
Modbus standard D1 D0 Common
Weidmüller D+ D- C
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The RS-485 cable used to wire this equipment must fulfill the following specifications:
• Shielded twisted pair with 1.5 or 2 pairs (preferably 1.5 pairs)
• Braid shield, not foil shield
• 120 Ω characteristic impedance
• Cross section of individual wires 0.2 mm2 (AWG24) or larger
The following are two examples of proper RS-485 cable:

• Belden: 3106 A
• Lapp Cable Unitronic Bus LD 2×2×0.22 (part number 2170204)
Modbus terminology:
• The Solar SMS is a slave and a server from the viewpoint of the Modbus
standard.
• A SCADA or the program running in a PLC/datalogger is a client from the
viewpoint of the Modbus standard.
• A RS-485 to Ethernet converter or the hardware of a PLC/datalogger is a master
from the viewpoint of the RS-485 standard.
Guidelines for RS-485 field wiring of this equipment when installed inside PV DC
Combiner Box:
• The RS-485 bus topology must be a daisy chain.
• Short stubs (< 2 meters) are allowed inside the PV DC Combiner Box.
• Even though the RS-485 standard allows up to 1200 meters bus length at low bit
rates (i.e. 9600 bps and 19200 bps), we recommend staying below 500 meters.
• Each end of the bus requires a 120 Ω 10% ½ W termination resistor between D+
and D- (see the RS-485 wiring diagram from figure 6). One end of the bus will be
the RS-485 master (which may or may not include an internal termination option)
and the other end will be inside the PV DC Combiner Box farthest away from the
master (in terms of RS-485 cable distance).
• This equipment loads the RS-485 bus with 1/8 UL (Unit Load).
• It is recommended not to mix Solar SMS and other RS-485 slaves in the same
bus.
• When daisy-chaining PV DC Combiner Boxes, the D+ and D- of each Solar SMS
should use one twisted pair of the cable, leaving the remaining wire (in cables with
1.5 pairs) or the remaining twisted pair (in cables with 2 pairs) for the C
connection. Always make sure that D+, D- and C use the right color-coded wire of
the cable. It is a must to connect the C pin of all the Solar SMS and the RS-485
master together (see the RS-485 wiring diagram from figure 6).
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CAUTION
• IMPORTANT: in each PV DC Combiner Box always wire the C pin
first and afterwards the D+ and D- pins.
• It is very important NOT to connect the shield to the C pin in any PV
DC Combiner Box (see the RS-485 wiring diagram from figure 6).
Daisy-chained shield running non-stop from end to end of the RS-
485 bus. Leave the shield floating (i.e. unconnected) at the far end
of the RS-485 bus (i.e. the PV DC Combiner Box farthest from the
RS-485 master in terms of cable length). Tie the shield directly to
protective earth at the RS-485 master end.
• Tie the C pin to protective earth at the RS-485 master end (see RS-
485 wiring diagram from figure 6). Before doing this, ensure that the
C pin is not connected to protective earth anywhere else in the
whole RS-485 bus (keep in mind that some RS-485 masters may
already tie internally the C pin to protective earth or to their power
supply ground!). This connection makes sure that the RS-485
common-mode voltage stays close to earth potential instead of
rising to dangerous voltages due to stray capacitances and
conductance in the network.
• Check communication schema on next page.
CAUTION
Damages to the RS-485 transceiver IC of this equipment due to the
following wiring errors will not be covered under warranty:
• Connecting the C pin of this equipment to protective earth anywhere
except in one point (at the master end). This connection may
already be done internally inside the RS-485 master.
• Connecting the C pin of this equipment to the cable shield inside a
PV DC Combiner Box.
• Using non-twisted pair or non-shielded cables.
• Not connecting RS-485 cables as it appears on the figure 6.
WARNING
The RS-485 cables shall have the right length so that they do not apply a
mechanical strain to this equipment. Failure to observe this requirement
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Figure 5
Figure 6
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3.5. DIP switch configuration
Use the DIP switch (SW1) to configure the Modbus device address and the RS-485
serial settings. The first eight positions marked as “ID ADDRESS” are used to configure
the ID of the Solar SMS device. The last two positions marked as “BR” and “P” are used
to configure the RS-485 serial settings.
The following table specifies the binary coding of the Modbus device address via DIP
switch. The factory default slave address is 1 (i.e SW1.1 in the ‘ON’ position and SW1.2
to SW1.8 in the ‘OFF’ position). As an example, the DIP switch coding for Modbus
address 175 is shown (10101111 in binary).
SW1.1 SW1.2 SW1.3 SW1.4 SW1.5 SW1.6 SW1.7 SW1.8

Weight 20 (LSB) 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 (MSB)
Address increment 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128
Example Modbus address 175 ON ON ON ON OFF ON OFF ON
RS-485 serial settings (SW1.9 and SW1.10):

• SW1.9 – data signaling rate
- OFF: 9600 bps (factory default)
- ON: 19200 bps
• SW1.10 – parity bit
- OFF: NONE (factory default)
- ON: EVEN
In order to modify ID number (or Modbus device address), data signaling rate (or
baudrate) or parity parameters, a power cycle is needed. In order for any change be
effective, the process must be as follows:
• Configure the desired ID (SW1.1 and SW1.8), baud rate or parity (SW1.9 and
SW1.10).
• Switch-off the device and wait 5 seconds (any LED might be ON).
• Switch-on again the device.
NOTICE
All the devices belonging to one RS-485 bus must have the same serial
settings and the Modbus device address of each Solar SMS cannot be
used more than once.
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NOTICE
After modifying any DIP switch setting, the changes need to be applied by
powering off and then back on the equipment.
NOTICE
Regardless of the SW 1.10 parity bit setting there is always ONE stop bit.
3.6. Solar SMS Slaves configuration
All variants of Solar SMS Slave use Modbus RTU protocol in “slave” mode, returning
reading data (current measurements) to the “master” (the Solar SMS Master unit) when
asked. The baudrate is fixed at 19200 bps (factory default).
All and each Solar SMS Slave (regardless the variant we do have) are internally
connected as daisy-chain configuration to the Solar SMS Master unit and are equipped
with a push-button (SW1) as can be seen in figure 7.
Figure 7
The push-button is meant to set the device address of each and all Solar SMS Slave
daisy-chained to the Solar SMS Master unit. The push-button must be pressed in the
desired order we do want to assign the current channels order (8 up to 32). In order to do
so, a Modbus address must be given to each module and shown explained below:
• Ensure that all Solar SMS Slave units are powered on.
• Shortly press the push-button of the first Solar SMS Slave unit to be configured to
enter in “waiting address state” (green LED will blink slowly).
• Solar SMS Master will send a broadcast message with the assigned address
number.
• Solar SMS Slave will save the address in the flash memory.
• Solar SMS Slave Modbus address is configured and assigned to the unit.
Repeat the process for all and each Solar SMS Slave daisy-chained to the Solar SMS
Master unit.
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Note:
• Address assignment is concluded when the process is done within the first 60
seconds after powering on all devices. So there are 60 seconds after power is on
to assign the address to all and each connected Solar SMS Slave devices.
• Push-button must be pressed for 5 seconds to reset Modbus address of a Solar
SMS Slave unit. Then, the process for assigning a Modbus address must be
followed again.
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4. Integration with a Modbus RTU client
This equipment has been designed with commercial and utility-sized PV plants in mind.
In this type of sites, the Modbus RTU client(s) sending requests to the Solar SMS Master
is/are normally …
• … a set of PLCs (typically one PLC per inverter shelter) acting as local
dataloggers. In this case a SCADA software will send Modbus requests to the
PLCs instead of the Solar SMS Masters.
or …
• … a SCADA software located in the control room sending requests directly to the
Solar SMS Masters.
In the case (2), where the SCADA sends Modbus requests directly to the Solar SMS
Masters, the appropriate RS-485 masters for the field buses are the following Weidmüller
Serial/Ethernet converters, installed in the inverter shelters. Contact your Weidmüller
sales representative for further information.
CAUTION
Some Serial/Ethernet converters internally tie the RS-485 pin C to their
power supply GND. Failure to observe this particularity could permanently
destroy the RS-485 transceiver ICs and this damage would not be covered
by Weidmüller’s warranty. Ensure there are no ground loops (i.e. different
paths to protective earth) in the RS-485 bus’ pin C.
In terms of configuration of the SCADA or PLC acting as Modbus client, follow these
recommendations:
• Set the Modbus client timeout to 1 second.
• The recommended practical polling interval per slave is 20 seconds. This is a
good tradeoff between unnecessary network traffic (and database size) and time
resolution. Keep in mind that the sun, the clouds and the MPP of the inverter do
not change significantly in 20 seconds!
• For the most efficient use of the PV site network bandwidth, we recommend that
all the Modbus registers of each Solar SMS Master are read in one single,
function code 0x04 “read input registers”.
• The averaging window length is 2.5 seconds.
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The system is providing several measurements and alarm information via Modbus. This
information is listed below. More details can be found at the end of the document under
Annex B section.
• Averaged PV system voltage.
• Averaged PV current for each input.
• Averaged PCB temperature.
• Status of the digital inputs.
• Alarm flag: PV system undervoltage (user-configurable threshold).
• Alarm flag: Individual input undercurrent (user-configurable threshold).
• Alarm flag: Blown fuse.
• Alarm flag: PCB over temperature (fixed threshold 70 °C).
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5. Maintenance and service
DANGER
The maintenance of this equipment can only be performed when there are
no live voltages present in this equipment and after it has cooled down for
at least 15 minutes. Failure to observe this requirement creates electrical
shock and burn hazards.
WARNING
The pollution degree of the conductor board is achieved using conformal
coating that meets ANSI/UL 746E. Scratches or surface damage can
reduce the insulation protection of the device. Thus, the board must be
handled with care.
This equipment needs very little maintenance if mounted in a proper PV DC Combiner

Box. These are the only maintenance tasks required every two years (increase the
frequency of maintenance sessions if the device operates in very polluted/dusty
environment and/or is frequently subject to large temperature variations).
• Check the supply voltage with a multimeter.
• Make sure the equipment remains well secured to the PV DC Combiner Box DIN
rail.
• Visually inspect the RS-485 wiring.
• Visually inspect the amount of dust/dirt on the equipment cover and on the PCB
surface. In case cleaning is needed, it shall be done with just a damp cloth. No
other solvent can be used to clean this equipment.
• Visually inspect the metal contacts of the terminal blocks. If there are signs of
corrosion, the equipment may need to be serviced by Weidmüller.
WARNING
This product can only be serviced by Weidmüller. Failure to observe this
requirement voids the warranty and can lead to dangerous situations.
Contact your Weidmüller sales representative for service information.
WARNING
Before operating the device, the DC switch disconnector must be open to
power off the Solar SMS device. Using a current clamp check that there is
no current flowing into the Solar SMS. If the onboard PCB fuse-link is
blown, it must be replaced by using a gPV type fuse-link of 4 ADC and
1500 VDC nominal rated voltage.
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5.1. LED signals
Solar SMS Master LED signals
The Solar SMS Master is equipped with two signal LEDs which indicate the system’s
status without use of further equipment.
Green LEDs are present at Solar SMS Master module, providing information about the
supply voltage of the unit (the LED marked as “M”) and the communications activity with
connected Solar SMS Slaves daisy-chained and with the SCADA or a PLC/datalogger
(the LED marked as “S”) as shown in figure 8.
Figure 8
When the Solar SMS Master is connected for the first time to the voltage supply, both
green LEDs (marked as “M” and “S”) turns on, indicating that the device is powered on. If
communication between Solar SMS Master and any Solar SMS Slaves is stablished, LED
marked as “S” starts to blink meaning Solar SMS Master is transmitting. The same way,
when the communication between Solar SMS Master and the SCADA or a PLC/datalogger
is established, the LED marked as “S” starts to blink, meaning the Solar SMS Master is
transmitting data.
Solar SMS Slave LED signals
The Solar SMS Slave is equipped with one signal LED which indicates the system’s
status without use of further equipment.
The green LED on the Solar SMS Slave module (on each and all variants possible),
provides information about the supply voltage and the internal RS-485 communications
activity with Solar SMS Master connected (LED marked as “DL1”) as shown in figure 9.
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Figure 9
When the Solar SMS Slave is for the first time connected to the voltage supply (note that
the supply voltage will come from Solar SMS Master wiring), the green LED (marked as
“DL1”) turns on indicating that the device is powered on. Immediately after, “DL1” will start
to blink slow meaning Solar SMS Slave has no ID address assigned yet and awaiting to
be configured (see section 3.6 Solar SMS Slaves configuration). If the communication
between Solar SMS Slave and Solar SMS Master is established, “DL1” starts to blink fast,
meaning that the Solar SMS Slave is transmitting data and communicating with the Solar
SMS Master unit.
LED signals table
Unit LED Color Status Description

ON The product is supplied with voltage and can operate
There is RS-485 activity (transmitting/receiving from/to
M Green Blinking
SCADA or a PLC/datalogger)
Solar SMS OFF The product is not supplied (with 24 VDC)
Master ON The product is supplied with voltage and can operate
There is RS-485 activity (transmitting/receiving from/to
S Green Blinking
Solar SMS Slave)
OFF The product is not supplied (with 24 V)
Unit LED Color Status Description

ON The product is supplied with voltage and can operate
Slow Blinking No ID address assigned yet (default ID address is 0)
Solar SMS
DL1 Green There is RS-485 activity (transmitting/receiving from/to
Slave Fast Blinking
Solar SMS Master)
OFF The product is not supplied (with 24 VDC)
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5.2. Solar SMS Slave module replacement
A non-working Solar SMS Slave module can be detected because all current values
measurements are 0 ADC event though current is coming from the PV modules and PV
DC Combiner Box operation is correct.
In order to replace the faulty Solar SMS Slave module, it is needed to power off the
device, disconnect the module and replace it for a brand-new module. Finally, it is
necessary to enroll the new Solar SMS Slave following the configuration steps described
in section 3.6 Solar SMS Slaves configuration.
WARNING
This product can only be serviced by Weidmüller. Failure to observe this
requirement voids the warranty and can lead to dangerous situations.
Contact your Weidmüller sales representative for service information.
WARNING
Before operating the device, the DC switch disconnector must be open to
power off the Solar SMS device. By using a current clamp check that there
is no current flowing into the Solar SMS.
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6. Specifications and regulatory information
This equipment device fulfills the essential requirements of the Low Voltage Directive
(LVD) 2014/35/EU and the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU
and therefore, is entitled to be CE marked.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive 2012/19/EU
Purchasing this equipment gives you the right to return it to Weidmüller, free of charge,
at the end of its service life. Weidmüller will then professionally recycle and dispose of
your device in accordance with the applicable laws. Electrical equipment must not be
disposed through the “normal waste disposal channels”. All devices that fall under the
WEEE directive must feature this logo.
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Annex A: List of acronyms
DC: Direct Current

DIP: Dual In-line Package
EMC: ElectroMagnetic Compatibility
ESD: ElectroStatic Discharge
IC: Integrated Circuit
LSB: Least Significant Bit
MPP: Maximum Power Point
MSB: Most Significant Bit
PCB: Printed Circuit Board
PDU: Protocol Data Unit (Modbus frame)
PLC: Programmable Logic Controller
PV: PhotoVoltaic
RS-485: TIA/EIA-485-A “Electrical characteristics of generators and receivers for
use in balanced multipoint systems”
SPD: Surge Protective Device
Annex B: Modbus register table
(located at the very end of the user guide)
Notes:
• As defined in the Modbus standard, the register addresses shown in the table are
transmitted in the Modbus PDU as one unit less. For example, register address 23
in the table above is sent through the RS–485 line as 22. This is standard Modbus
behavior.
• Some users and even PLC and SCADA systems use the obsolete Modicon format
for registers’ addresses. As an example, input register 23 would be written
as 30023 using the old Modicon format.
• The values of the average power registers can be calculated by the Modbus client
instead of being transmitted. This saves network bandwidth.
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Modbus register table
The register map of the Modbus used to perform communication is showed in the table below:
Data Register Default Min.

IR/HR @ Size Units Description Max. Value Notes
Type Name Value Value
Number identifying the HW
IR 1 1 uint UINT MODEL_ID --- --- ---
variant
Tens of thousands: major release number
(see Thousands and hundreds: minor release number
IR 2 1 UINT HW_VERS Hardware version --- 10000 65535
Notes) Tens and units: patch level number
- example: 65535 means HW version 6.55.35
Tens of thousands: major release number

(see Thousands and hundreds: minor release number
IR 3 1 UINT FW_VERS Firmware version --- 10000 65535
Notes) Tens and units: patch level number
- example: 65535 means FW version 6.55.35
IR 4 1 ºC x 10 INT TEMP PCB temperature --- -200 800
IR 5 1 Volts UINT PV_VOLT PV system voltage --- 0 1800
Depends on Hall-effect sensor configuration (Hall
IR 6 1 mA UINT PV_CURRENT_01 Individual input current --- 0 25000/50000
effect sensors current: 25A or 50A)
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Depends on configuration (Hall effect sensors
current: 25A or 50A)
b0: set to '1' if TEMP > 70 ºC
b1: set to '1' if PV_VOLT < THR_UV
IR 38 1 Bitfield UINT FLG_EV Various event flags --- 0x0000 0x000F
b2: set to '1' if digital input 1 is open
b3: set to '1' if digital input 2 is open
bX: set to '1' if PV_CURRENT_XX <= THR_UC.

If a certain bit is disabled in MSK_INPUT_EN, the
0x0000
IR 39-40 2 Bitfield UNIT FLG_BF Binary flag to identify blown fuses 0x0000 0000 0xFFFF FFFF corresponding bit in FLG_BF will be 0.
0000
Reg 39 LSB
Reg 40 MSB
User-defined undervoltage
HR 41 1 Volt UINT THR_UV 200 200 1500 -
threshold
User-defined undercurrent
HR 42 1 mA UINT THR_UC 0 0 25000/50000 -
threshold
To avoid false events about blown fuse and
Mask to enable individual current 0x0000 undercurrent.
HR 43-44 2 Bitfield UINT MSK_INPUT_EN 0xFFFF FFFF 0xFFFF FFFF
inputs 0000 Reg 43 LSB
Reg 44 MSB
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Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG

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Connector CN5 (IN1-/IN1+ and IN2-/IN2+)

Connector CN5 (24V/0V/A/B)

Function Non-inverting pin Inverting pin Reference pin

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SW1.1 SW1.2 SW1.3 SW1.4 SW1.5 SW1.6 SW1.7 SW1.8

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Solar SMS Master LED signals

Solar SMS Slave LED signals

LED signals table

Unit LED Color Status Description

Unit LED Color Status Description

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive 2012/19/EU

DC: Direct Current

Annex B: Modbus register table

(located at the very end of the user guide)

Data Register Default Min.

Tens of thousands: major release number

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