Magnum Energy ME-MW-E - Manual (Page 10)

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2.0 Installation/3.0 Using data.magnumenergy.com
2.3 Confi guring the Local Area Network
The MagWeb communicates with Magnum Energy’s servers by establish-
ing an outgoing TCP/IP connection when data is received. At the default
30-second data interval, the MagWeb system will send approximately 2.5
megabytes of data per day.
By default, the MagWeb determines network confi guration using DHCP or
BOOTP. This information includes the MagWeb’s LAN IP address and router
IP address. Most networks provide DHCP service and therefore the MagWeb
usually does not require any confi guration.
For details on confi guring the MagWeb for non-DHCP networks or for special
confi gurations, consult the troubleshooting section of this manual.
2.4 Registering on data.magnumenergy.com
Visit http://data.magnumenergy.com/ for up-to-date instructions on
registering and creating an account.
3.0 Using data.magnumenergy.com
Instructions for viewing data from your MagWeb device is available at:
http://data.magnumenergy.com/.
2.2.1 Connecting MagWeb to a Local Area Network and the Internet
The MagWeb should be attached to the Local Area Network (LAN)/Ethernet
network using the supplied 8-conductor CAT5 Ethernet cable. This connection
is made directly to a network access device such as a router, or through a
wall jack that connects to a network access device.
Info: The MagWeb is plugged directly into a wired Ethernet
connection using the supplied Ethernet cable. The Ethernet
cable run is limited to 100 meters in total length. The Ethernet
cable must be connected to the Ethernet network and to the
MagWeb device before the MagWeb is connected to the inverter.
Info: Ensure that the MagWeb is connected to an “always on”
internet connection.
2.2.2 Connecting MagWeb to a Single Inverter
Use the supplied four-conductor remote cable to connect the MagWeb
device’s TO INVERTER port to the Magnum inverter’s Remote port.
2.2.3 Connecting MagWeb to a Single Inverter and Remote Control
The MagWeb device, using the supplied cable, can be located near the remote
or near the inverter. To mount the MagWeb device near the inverter, route
the 6ft four-conductor remote cable from the inverter’s Remote port to the
MagWeb device’s TO INVERTER port. Use the longer 50ft cable — supplied
with the remote control — to connect the MagWeb device’s TO REMOTE port
to the remote control. To mount the MagWeb device near the remote, swap
the 6ft remote cable with the 50ft remote cable.