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Single Repeater User Manual
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CONTENTS
Introduction 1
Conventions used in this manual 2
Safety 3
Parts List 4
Enecsys Repeater 5
When to install an Enecsys Repeater 5
Installation 7
Attaching the internal antenna 8
Mounting the Enecsys Repeater 9
Wall mounting the Enecsys Repeater (adhesive pad method) 10
Wall mounting the Enecsys Repeater (screw fixed method) 11
Mounting with a cable tie 12
Turning the Enecsys Repeater on 13
Turning the Enecsys Repeater off 14
Technical specification 15
Compliance 17
Printing 18
Notes 19
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1. Introduction
Your solar PV (photo-voltaic) installation when combined with an Enecsys Micro-Inverter, with its
in-built antenna, is able to communicate wirelessly with the Enecsys Gateway. This allows for
comprehensive monitoring of the solar PV array, module-by-module.
Monitoring an array module by module enables the user to see energy generation at module
level. Monitoring also allows the end-user to see the performance of any module at any time of
the day.
An Enecsys Repeater acts as a bridge between the Micro-inverter and the Gateway in situations
where a sufficient communication link cannot be established.
For circumstances where it may be necessary to install an Enecsys Repeater see See“When to
install an Enecsys Repeater” on page 5.
This manual contains information specific to the installation and configuration of the Enecsys
Repeater. Although the installation and configuration is simple a basic knowledge of internet
routers, wired or wireless may be beneficial although not necessary.
Installation of the Enecsys Repeater is a 'plug and play' process. Enecsys have designed the
hardware to be a simple as possible for the installer and end-user alike.
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1.1 Conventions used in this manual
The following conventions are used throughout this manual, these conventions should be noted
and followed at all times.
Warning: Warning statements must be heeded at all times. A warning symbol indicates that a
process or instrument has the potential to harm or cause lethal injury if the correct method of
handling is not employed.
Caution: Caution statements are used to indicate where a part of the installation process may
require special attention. Caution statements should be followed at all times.
Attention: Attention statements are used to indicate where a part of the process or instrument
has a special requirement. Attention statements should be followed at all times.
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1.2 Safety
Before installing and using the any Enecsys Repeater please ensure that you have fully read and
understand all of the installation and user instructions and heed all warnings and cautions given.
Install in a clean dry environment, indoors and if possible away from heat sources and out of
direct sunlight.
• All electrical installations should be performed in accordance with all local and national elec-
trical installation codes and practice.
• There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit.
• There are no replaceable or re-chargeable batteries contained within the Enecsys Repeater.
•Do not attempt to open the unit. Tampering with the Enecsys Repeater may result in electri-
cal shock or death.
•Do not install this equipment in adverse weather conditions or in a wet environment.
•Do not install this equipment during an electrical storm.
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1.3 Parts List
Although each separate installation from Enecsys is fully customisable and may differ, there are
certain elements within each scope of delivery that will be consistent.
A. 1 x Enecsys Repeater.
B. 1 x Fixed antenna.
C. 1 x 5V DC Plug-top mains adaptor , 1A adaptor with 2.1mm jack.
D. 3 x Double sided adhesive pads.
E. 2 x Pan-head screws.
F. 2 x Wall plugs.
FIGURE 1.
Scope of delivery.
A B C D E F
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1.4 Enecsys Repeater
The Enecsys Repeater is designed to provide a ‘hop’ between nodes in the network. It is intended
that the Enecsys Repeater be used to allow communication between the Inverters and Gateway
where the propagation losses are too high for a reliable communication link within the
installation. There are various implementations of Enecsys Repeaters and more than one Enecsys
Repeater can be used to cover larger distances with more ‘hops’.
1.5 When to install an Enecsys Repeater
Depending upon the house construction and build materials it may be necessary to add an
Enecsys Repeater in order to provide stable communications between the Micro-inverters and
the Gateway over a long time period. An Enecsys Repeater is used in situations where a
sustainable communication link between the Micro-inverters and the Gateway cannot be
established. Enecsys Repeaters may need to be installed for the following reasons.
• A roof may be made out a metallic material or be a foil insulated.
• The distance between the micro-inverters and the wireless antenna is too great.
• UV screened windows.
If a sufficient strength of communication link cannot be established it may be necessary to install
either a Repeater or Double Repeater. Figure 2 on page 6 shows typical placement positions for
Repeaters and a Gateway.
In domestic installations where the Gateway (G) is on the ground floor and the building is on
multiple levels a Repeater can be installed in the attic/roof space (R1).
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If, after having installed a Repeater in the attic/roof space an ‘x’ indicating that an insufficient
communication link between the Repeater and the Gateway is still displayed a secondary
Repeater can be added (R2).
If the building has a metallic roof as found in an industrial/commercial building then it may be
necessary to use a Double Repeater.
When installing a repeater the Gateway should be placed into installer mode.
FIGURE 2.
Internal Gateway and Repeater placement.
G
R2
R1
INITIAL REPEATER LOCATION
SECOND REPEATER LOCATION
PV MODULE
GATEWAY
ATTIC
1st FLOOR
GROUND FLOOR
Indice
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