Danfoss CLX Home
Installation Manual
MAKING MODERN LIVING POSSIBLE
SOLAR INVERTERS
Contents
1. Introduction
2
Safety Instructions 2
Product Overview 3
Scope of Delivery 4
2. Installation
5
Installing CLX Home 5
Mounting 5
Installing the Danfoss SolarApp 5
System Requirements 5
Installation on Smartphone or Tablet 5
Browser Plugin Installation 6
3. Configuration
8
First Use of the Danfoss SolarApp 8
Settings 8
Granting Remote Access 9
Delete Existing User from the Access Control List 10
Disable Remote Access 10
Navigating to Another CLX Monitored Plant 10
Plant Name 11
CO2 Emission
11
Revenue 11
Configuring Date and Time 11
Language 11
About 11
CLX Portal Upload 11
Firmware Update of the CLX Home Box 11
4. Application and Data
12
Main Page 12
Production Graphs 13
Logging Capacity 14
Logging Interval 14
Plant Status 14
Detailed Inverter Data 15
5. Technical Data
16
6. Troubleshooting and FAQ
17
Troubleshooting and FAQ 17
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1. Introduction
1.1. Safety Instructions
The reader must be familiar with the rules and regulations for electrical equipment and connection to the mains power network. Pay particular attention to general safety regulations for
working with electrical systems.
Observe the safety instructions below to prevent injury to persons and damage to connected
equipment.
Contact with electrically conductive parts after disconnection from the mains supply can be dangerous. Do not connect the equipment to the mains supply before installation.
Equipment must be installed only in protected/dry environments.
Do not use metallic/pointed/sharp instruments to access the enclosure.
Prevent cables and terminals from being exposed.
The power plug must be accessible at all times.
Qualified personnel only must perform service.
Equipment must only be operated at the rated supply voltages. A suitable power
supply unit is included in the scope of delivery.
Note:
Observe the manufacturer's instructions regarding the handling of power supply units (especially switching units).
Observe the manufacturer's instructions regarding the handling of inverters.
1.2.
Introduction
This document describes how to configure the CLX Home product for use with a Danfoss solar
inverter to enable monitoring of up to 3 DLX, ULX, TLX, TLX+, TLX Pro, TLX Pro+, FLX or FLX
Pro *) inverters from a Smartphone, tablet or PC-based browser.
*) TLX Pro, TLX Pro+ and FLX Pro variants only when the inverters are connected via RS-485 and not using the master/follower concept.
To install and configure the CLX Home box:
• Connect the CLX Home box to the inverter and the internet (safely behind a firewall,
without configuring the latter).
• Install the Danfoss SolarApp.
• Enter email address and follow the setup procedure described in the Danfoss SolarApp.
For details refer to Chapter 2. When these steps are completed, it is possible to start monitoring
the plant from anywhere in the world.
Note:
All values shown are based on inverter data and are not legally binding.
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Note:
For the servicing of the CLX Home box, third-party persons can connect to the CLX Home
box and read the production data.
1.3. Product Overview
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Illustration 1.1: CLX Home Box - Connection Area
Legend
1 Power supply with circular connector (9 VDC)
2 Ethernet port for LAN
3 & 4 RS-485 for connection to the inverter network
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Illustration 1.2: CLX Home Box - LEDs
LEDs
LED 1 Green - power on
LED 2 Red - flashing red - ConnectSmart is operating correctly
LED 3 Yellow - CLX Home is operating correctly
LED 4 Green - CLX Home is connected to the solar inverter
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1.4. Scope of Delivery
The following items are included in the delivery:
• CLX Home
• Installation Manual
• Power supply
• RJ-45 termination plugs for terminating the RS-485 inverter network
• Ethernet cable (standard network cable): RJ-45 cat 5e, for connecting the CLX Home
box to the internet router
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2. Installation
2.1. Installing CLX Home
Perform the following steps to install the CLX Home box:
1. Connect the power supply to the box and the mains supply.
2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the CLX Home box and to an inverter/network router.
3. Plug the RJ-45 terminator into one of the two RJ-45 RS-485 sockets of the CLX Home
box.
4. Using an RJ-45 network cable (not included in the scope of delivery) (minimum cat 5e
STP network cable is required) connect the inverter to the free RJ-45 socket of the CLX
Home box.
5. If more than one inverter must be connected, connect the inverters in an RS-485 daisy
chain (depending on inverter type, refer to the corresponding inverter manual).
6. Terminate the inverter bus at the far end with the second RJ-45 terminator (included
in the scope of delivery), see the corresponding inverter manual for details. Different
inverter types are terminated differently.
Note:
For initial configuration, it is important that the PC, tablet or Smartphone (with the Danfoss
SolarApp installed) are connected to the same local network as the CLX Home. When the
CLX Home is configured using a Smartphone or a tablet, the internet router must support
WiFi.
2.1.1. Mounting
The CLX Home is intended for either wall mounting using two 3 mm screws (not included in the
scope of delivery), or it can be used as a table top unit.
2.2.
Installing the Danfoss SolarApp
2.2.1. System Requirements
The Danfoss SolarApp can be used on Smartphone, tablet or via PC-based Internet browser.
Smartphone and tablet using the iOS (Apple) or the Android operating system are supported.
For the PC-based browser plugin, Firefox or Internet Explorer must be used.
Operating Systems
Version
iOS Min. version 5.0+
Android Min. version 3.0+
Windows, Mac OS X and Linux Internet Explorer: Min. version 9
Firefox: Min. version 9
Table 2.1: System Requirements
2.2.2. Installation on Smartphone or Tablet
1. Download the Danfoss SolarApp from Google Play (formerly Android Market) or from
the AppStore.
2. Start the App.
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3. Either sign in with an existing account or create a new one:
3.1 Enter an e-mail address and a password.
3.2 Click on 'Create Account'.
3.3 A verification e-mail will come.
3.4 Click on the link in the verification e-mail.
4. Return to the Danfoss SolarApp and click on 'Sign In'. Sign in using the newly created
account.
Illustration 2.1: Login Screen - iPhone Example
Note:
Enable auto login to be automatically logged in every time the Danfoss SolarApp is started.
5. A redirection to the 'Discovery page' follows after signing in. For further details, see
the section
Configuration, First use of the
Danfoss
SolarApp
.
2.2.3. Browser Plugin Installation
1. Navigate to www.clx.danfoss.com to download the browser plugin, following the instructions.
2. Once the browser plugin has been installed and an account has been created, enter
the address of the PV plant: serialnumber.clx.danfoss.com in the address line of the
browser. The serial number is in a format, where the first 8 digits are the HW version
of the CLX Series and each CLX box has a different HW version:
- CLX Standard: 139F0196
- CLX Standard GM: 139F0194
- CLX Home GM: 139F0193
The remaining digits are visible on the label at the back of the CLX box, see the illustration below:
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Illustration 2.2: Product Label
The product label example shows CLX Standard GM: the address to enter in the web
browser would be: 139F0194075201P222.clx.danfoss.com.
3. Follow the procedure and log in with an existing account or create a new one:
3.1 Enter an email address and a password.
3.2 Click on 'Create account'.
3.3 A verification email will come.
3.4 Click on the link in the verification email and sign in.
4. The main page of the Danfoss SolarApp opens. If not, see
Configuration, Trouble-
shooting
for help.
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3. Configuration
3.1. First Use of the Danfoss SolarApp
Note:
Ensure connection to the same local network as the CLX box, before continuing with the
configuration.
After installation and profile creation, the 'Discovery page' appears. The page can always be accessed via [Settings → Remote access → Scan for local devices]. All reachable CLX products are
listed here.
Illustration 3.1: Discovery Page
When connected to the same local network as the CLX product, the address of the CLX box is
now shown.
By clicking the address representing the accessible CLX box (red arrow in the illustration), the
main page of the current CLX box appears. At the same time, the CLX box is configured for remote access by the current user. Other users may be added as described in the section
Set-
tings, Granting Remote Access
.
See Chapter 4,
Application and Data
, for a detailed description of the Danfoss SolarApp itself.
Note:
Set up the Danfoss SolarApp start page as home page or bookmark, for use on PC or via
Internet browser.
3.2.
Settings
The settings menu link is located in the bottom right corner of the main page of the Danfoss
SolarApp (see illustration in the section
Main Page
). Via the settings menu the following config-
uration options are available:
• Remote Access:
- Grant remote access, see the address of the plant or set another plant as 'default'.
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- Search for a local CLX box.
- Navigate to another CLX controlled PV plant.
- View history of previously accessed CLX controlled plants.
- Change the access control list.
- Show login screen.
• Configure plant name.
• Configure settings for Revenue and saved CO2.
• Change the 'date and time' configuration.
• Change the default language settings.
•
Enable upload to the CLX Portal*).
• Firmware update of CLX Home.
*) Only used in CLX Home.
Each configuration option is described in detail below.
Illustration 3.2: Settings
3.2.1. Granting Remote Access
Remote access of the CLX Home product is controlled via an access control list. The user who
configured the CLX Home box for initial use is always added automatically to the remote access
list. As default, remote access is enabled.
To grant remote access to another user, proceed as follows:
1.
Navigate to [Settings → Remote access].
2. Scroll down to the 'Access control' section.
3. Ensure that 'Remote access' is on.
4. Select 'Add user'. The 'Add user' screen opens.
5. Enter the email address of the user to whom access should be granted:
• Select 'Grant access and notify' when an email should be sent containing a
link to the plant, to inform this particular person.
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• When access should be granted without sending an email, just select 'Grant
access'.
6. The Access control list is automatically updated.
The access control list allows remote access for up to 6 individual users, to the CLX Home box
from a remote location.
3.2.2. Delete Existing User from the Access Control List
To delete a user from the access control list, proceed as follows:
1. On the access control list select the user to delete.
2. A confirmation screen appears. By pressing OK, the user will be deleted from the access control list.
Illustration 3.3: Access Control List
3.2.3. Disable Remote Access
To disable remote access, select 'Remote access' to 'Off' setting (see illustration
Access Control
List
).
Note:
When the 'Access Control List' is empty, or when remote access is 'Off', the CLX Home product is only reachable in the local area network.
3.2.4. Navigating to Another CLX Monitored Plant
To navigate to another CLX monitored plant:
1.
Navigate to [Settings → Remote access → Enter address].
2. Enter the address of the plant to navigate to.
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Once the address is saved, this plant will be used as the default plant to which the Danfoss
SolarApp connects when opened.
Via the history menu item, it is easy to navigate back to plants previously visited.
3.2.5. Plant Name
The plant name is displayed on the main page of the Danfoss SolarApp. This name can be
changed to a user-defined name of maximum 30 characters. Special characters and spaces can
be used.
3.2.6. CO2 Emission
The default value used for calculation of saved CO2 is 0.5 Kg per kWh. This value can be
changed via [Settings → CO2 emission].
3.2.7. Revenue
To change the currency and the 'Price per kWh', navigate to [Settings → Revenue]. Currently
Euro, DKK, USD and GBP are supported.
3.2.8. Configuring Date and Time
When connected to the internet, no changes to 'date and time' are required. When used without internet connection, 'date and time' must be set manually in order to ensure correct data
logging.
3.2.9. Language
On the settings page, the applications for current language can be set.
3.2.10. About
The serial number and MAC address together with software and hardware versions of the CLX
box are displayed here.
3.2.11. CLX Portal Upload
Only used in the CLX Home version, for enabling/disabling portal upload.
For further information on how to register as a user and how to create a plant on the CLX Portal, go to: www.danfoss.com/solar → Products → CLX Portal.
3.2.12. Firmware Update of the CLX Home Box
If new firmware for CLX Home is available, a firmware update menu item will be added to the
settings menu, and the character '!' will appear under 'Settings' on the main page. To update
the firmware, click on the menu item and follow the instructions. A firmware update is only possible if the CLX Home box is connected to the internet.
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4. Application and Data
4.1. Main Page
When starting the Danfoss SolarApp after the initial configuration, either through a Smartphone, a tablet or using the PC and a browser plugin, the following main page is shown:
Illustration 4.1: Main Page
Allow a few minutes from power-on of the CLX product for correct values to be shown on the
main page (allow time for initial data collection).
The main page displays all the important plant production data including a user-definable plant
name and the current 'date and time' settings. For configuration, see the
Settings
sections.
From the main page navigate to pages with more detailed information by clicking on the individual circles and links:
• Click on 'View production' (large circle to the left) to see graphs with production data,
see the
Production Graphs
section.
• Click on 'View status' (upper right circle) to see detailed status of the connected inverters and current power output, see the
Plant Status
section.
• The lower right circle shows how much CO2 the plant has saved, compared to standard
electricity production. It does not link to a page, but by using 'Toggle' the user can
switch between total CO2 savings and total revenue.
• Click on 'Settings' (lower right corner) to navigate to detailed settings, see the
Settings
section.
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4.2. Production Graphs
The first graph displays the inverter's daily production (power versus hour of day). Swipe graph
to see production from different days. When using the Danfoss SolarApp on a tablet or in an
Internet browser, navigation arrows will appear.
Illustration 4.2: Daily Production
Monthly and yearly graphs are available by clicking on the buttons in the bottom area of the
page. By touching and holding the graph, a pop-up window with details about the data point
will appear.
The total menu button will display the total production, revenue and saved CO2 in a list form for
the entire plant.
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Illustration 4.3: Yearly Production
4.2.1. Logging Capacity
The CLX box has the following logging capacity:
• Detailed inverter data: 34 days
• Accumulated Plant production: 12 months
• Accumulated Yearly production: 20 years
4.2.2. Logging Interval
The CLX box logs detailed inverter data every 10 min. The detailed inverter data is uploaded
hourly to the CLX Portal (when enabled).
The logging interval and the upload interval cannot be changed.
4.2.3. Plant Status
This page shows the current status of the inverters connected to the CLX box together with
name, current power output (in relation to the power class of the particular inverter) and mode
of operation.
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Illustration 4.4: Overview of Connected Inverters
Note:
The name of the inverter is fetched directly from the inverter. The name cannot be changed
via the Danfoss SolarApp. To change the name of the inverter, see the corresponding inverter manual.
4.2.4. Detailed Inverter Data
To display the detailed production data of one of the connected inverters, select the name of
the particular inverter (see illustration, marked with red arrow) and the inverter details window
opens. The following information is displayed:
Name
Unit Description
Inverter name - Displays the name of the inverter.
Serial number - The serial number of the inverter.
Power output W The current power output.
Production today kWh Today's production.
Operation mode - The current mode of operation of the inverter.
Latest event - When an inverter event is present, it is shown here.
Grid voltage for each phase V Present grid voltage measured by the inverter. For each phase
(number of phases, depending on the inverter type) (AC side).
Grid current for each phase A Grid current measured by the inverter. For each phase (number
of phases, depending on the inverter type) (AC side).
Grid frequency for each
phase
Hz Grid frequency measured by the inverter. For each phase (num-
ber of phases, depending on the inverter type) (AC side).
PV voltage for each PV input V For each PV input, the PV voltage measured by the inverter is
displayed (DC side).
PV current for each PV input A For each PV input, the PV current measured by the inverter is
displayed (DC side).
Power level adjustment % When the current power output of the inverter is limited, the
value is displayed here.
Table 4.1: Detailed Inverter Data
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5. Technical Data
CLX Home
Number of inverters 3
Inverter types DLX, ULX, TLX, TLX+, FLX
TLX Pro, TLX Pro+ and FLX Pro: when connected via RS-485 and
master functionality is not used.
Interfaces LAN (Ethernet 10/100 Mbit)
2 RJ-45 for RS-485 connection to the inverter network.
Cable requirement: minimum cat5e (shielded twisted pair cable is
required).
Local visualisation/operation App
Enclosure 2-part, fanless metal enclosure for rail mounting (IP20)
Weight 92 g net (without accessories and external AC mains adapter)
Humidity < 80% non-condensing
Ambient humidity Indoor/switch cabinet installation
Operating temperature 0 to 50 °C
Dimensions (without screws and
mounting plate)
26 mm, 110 mm, 80, mm (W, H, D)
Power 9 VDC
Standby Power Consumption 1.6 Watt
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6. Troubleshooting and FAQ
6.1. Troubleshooting and FAQ
When no devices appear on the settings page, check the following:
• The CLX Home box has been turned on and connected correctly, as described above,
with the LEDs flashing.
• For initial configuration, the computer, tablet or Smartphone (with the Danfoss SolarApp installed) must be connected to the same local network as the CLX Home.
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E-mail: solar-inverters@danfoss.com
www.danfoss.com/solar
Rev. date 2013-05-13 Lit. No. L00410618-03_02
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