Enecsys DEREPEATER0001 User Manual
E n e c sys Mi c ro-In ve r te rs
Double Repeater User Manual
intelligent reliable power
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CONTENTS
Introduction 1
Conventions used in this manual 2
Safety 3
Scope of delivery 4
Enecsys Double Repeater 5
When to install an Enecsys Double Repeater 5
Installation 6
Attaching the internal antenna 7
Mounting the Enecsys Double Repeater 8
Wall mounting the Enecsys Double Repeater (adhesive pad method) 9
Wall mounting the Enecsys Double Repeater (screw fixed method) 10
Mounting with a cable tie 11
Installing the external antenna 12
Turning the Enecsys Double Repeater on 13
Turning the Enecsys Double Repeater off 14
Technical specification 15
Compliance 18
Printing 19
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1. Introduction
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This manual contains information specific to the installation of an Enecsys Double Repeater.
Although the installation is simple a basic knowledge of internet routers, wired or wireless may
be beneficial although not necessary. Installation of the Enecsys Double Repeater is a 'plug and
play'. Enecsys have designed the hardware to be a simple as possible for the installer and enduser alike.
Your solar PV (photo-voltaic) installation, when combined with an Enecsys Micro-Inverter with its
in-built wireless antenna is able to communicate wirelessly with the 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 Double 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 Double Repeater, See“When
to install an Enecsys Double Repeater” on page 5.
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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
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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 electrical installation codes and practice.
• There are no user serviceable parts inside this unit.
• There are no replaceable or re-chargeable batteries contained within the Repeater.
• Do not attempt to open the unit. Tampering with the Repeater may result in electrical 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 Scope of delivery
The following list details the scope of delivery, please ensure that all parts are present before
starting the installation.
A. 1 x Enecsys Double Repeater.
B. 1 x Fixed antenna.
C. 1 x External antenna.
D. 1 x Coaxial cable reverse polarity with RP SMA connectors, 15 - 30 meter lengths.
E. 1 x Plug-top 5V DC, 1A adaptor with 2.1mm jack.
F. 3 x Double sided adhesive pads.
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FIGURE 1.
Scope of delivery.
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1.4 Enecsys Double Repeater
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The Enecsys Double Repeater provides a ‘hop’ between nodes in a network. The Enecsys Double
Repeater is used to allow communication between the Micro-inverters and Gateway where the
propagation losses are too high for a reliable communication link, particularly where metallic
structures prevent RF propagation. There are various implementations of Enecsys Double
Repeaters, more than one Enecsys Double Repeater can be used to cover larger distances. An
Enecsys Double Repeater differs from a Single Repeater in that two antennas are used. One
antenna can be connected via coaxial cable to an external antenna, positioned on the roof, close
to the inverters. The second antenna communicates with the Gateway located in the house.
1.5 When to install an Enecsys Double Repeater
Depending upon the house construction and build materials it may be necessary to add an
Enecsys Double Repeater in order to provide stable communications between the inverters and
the Gateway over a long time period. An Enecsys Double Repeater is used in situations where a
Single Repeater is unable to provide the Gateway with a strong sustainable communication link.
The Enecsys Double Repeater acts a bridge between the Micro-inverter and the Gateway,
improving the communication link and providing an uninterrupted flow of information between
the two devices. Certain building materials can prevent a strong signal from being established in
the communication link.
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• 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.
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