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7. COmmuNiCaTiONS
Protect PV is equipped with a powerful communications interface and options. Use Protect PV Monitor to monitor the status of your PV Inverter. Also, qualified personnel can upgrade the firmware using the RS232 port.
1.RS232: To use the RS232 port, remove the RS232 cover on the bottom side of Protect PV. It is a DB9 socket. The pin definition is
pin | functional description |
1n.C.
2TxD
3RxD
4n.C.
5Common
6n.C.
7n.C.
8n.C.
9n.C.
n.C. means “no Connection”
2.Optional communications port: This port is a very powerful exten- sion. Protect PV can accept a special card designed for the port only. The RS485 card is used to work with Protect PV logger and in multiple monitoring applications. AEG Power Solutions GmbH plan to release other communication cards in the near future. For informa- tion of card details, please refer to the user manual of each individual card. To get the latest information, please contact with your local AEG PS dealer or visit our website.
