Sigenergy compatible devices

Table 1.1 – Compatible Sigenergy inverters with Horizon Power Smart Connect Solar

Hardware & Software Checklists

Hardware

• Sigenergy inverter (A)
• Horizon Power SGD - Secure Gateway Device (B)

• Cat6 Ethernet cable (C) 

  - Please note that the Ethernet cable is not provided with the SGD box and must be provided by the installer.

• SGD Power Supply (D)

Software

Ensure you have a user account with installer accreditation for the  following phone applications: 

• Mysigen: Sigenergy installer app. 
• Stormcloud by SwitchDin: Ensure you pass the HP Installer accreditation to get installer permissions open on the user account you create on this app. 

Physical connection

Mounting the SGD

Start by mounting the SGD on a DIN Rail using the pre-fitted DIN Rail mounting bracket.

Connecting to Home Internet

Connect the SGD to the internet by plugging the Ethernet cable from the home router into the port ETH2 on the SGD as shown here. 

Important note: No other Ethernet port will be available for internet connection

Connect to Sigenergy inverter

The SGD and Sigenergy inverter talk to each other over the network. As a result, both devices must be connected to the same network. Additionally, ensure that the port 502 is open on the inverter to enable Modbus TCP communication between the devices.

Connect the main 4G antenna

Connect the main (big) 4G antenna to the WWAN  connection as shown below.

Power up the SGD

Connect the power supply as shown below.

Sigenergy inverter settings

Enabling Modbus control via mySigen app

• System settings remote EMS enable:

Please note: This step is necessary for Modbus TCP to do Remote EMS control.

• In the System panel, click on the three dots behind the station name, and then select System Settings

• Click the Device button to switch to the Device panel.
• Click on the SigenStor Settings button and go into the SigenStor Settings panel.
• Turn on the Modbus TCP Server Enable switch, and select the save button on the top right corner of the screen
• If controlling multiple Sigen devices, remember to assign a different Modbus Local (Slave) address

• In the System Settings panel, change the Operating mode to Remote EMS Mode.

• Press the save button on the top right hand corner of the screen

  

Commissioning the SGD

Open the Stormcloud application and sign in.

• Please follow this link if you are creating your user account. You must ensure you have permissions on this account opened by SwitchDin.

• Your username is an email address. (both username and password are CASE sensitive)

• If two-factor authentication has been enforced, you will receive a passcode valid for 300 seconds in your email inbox to finish logging in to the SwitchDin portal.

Create a portfolio

On first signing into the application, you can create a folder regrouping all the sites where you install SGDs. We call this folder a portfolio. 

• As an installer, feel free to use the name of your business or area.

Create a unit

Tap on your portfolio to create your first unit. Tap on 'Create' in the top right corner.

In the Unit Name field, please use the following naming convention:
Street address or significant place name - Town - Inverter size (kW)

For example:

1. 12 Test Road - Onslow - 5kW
2. Broome Test School - Broome - 25kW

Enter the address in the “Street Address” field and tap Create New Unit.

Add the Droplet to the unit

Start the Installer application from your mobile application's top left menu bar.

Select 'I have a droplet to install'

Scan the QR code on the SGD or manually enter the serial number (located below the bar code on the SGD or on the packaging it arrived in)

Then select  'Connect via Ethernet' as you should have plugged the ETH cable into ETH2 port of the SGD.

Update firmware

Select 'Manage Devices' and tap at the top of the screen to download the latest firmware update if available.

Manage Devices

Tap on Add device, tap on the droplet you want to select, then tap on 'Discovery'.

Tap on 'Manage Devices'

Tap the settings button in front of the USB port you have used to connect the inverter to the SGD. Then select the model/type of inverter. Specify if you have a grid or load meter.

Optional: If you have connected a smart meter, you will configure it from selecting the other USB port you have used.

Add the Horizon Power Controller

Now that a device has been added to the SGD, you will be able to tap on 'Add Controller'.
Select 'Horizon Power Controller' from the drop-down menu then 'Create'.