Retrieving, storing and graphically depicting log data
There are several options for retrieving and permanently storing the log data:
Option 1: Download the log data with a computer
- In the Webserver, go to Log data.
- Select time period (max. 100 days) and confirm with Download.
- The log data (logdata.csv) can be saved onto a computer and displayed and further processed with any common spreadsheet program (e.g. Excel).
Option 2: Transfer log data to an external FTP server
- In the Webserver, go to Settings > Solar Portal.
- Activate the item Log data export with FTP push and enter the necessary external server data.
- The log data are transferred in the interval to the external FTP server and can be displayed and processed further with any common spreadsheet program (e.g. Excel).
Option 3: Transfer log data to a solar portal and display it
With a solar portal it is possible to monitor the PV system and performance data via the Internet.
A solar portal has the following functions, which, however, may differ depending upon the portal:
- Graphic depiction of performance data
- Worldwide online access to the portal
- Email notification of errors
- Data export (e.g. Excel file)
- Long-term storage of log data
Prerequisites for data transfer to a solar portal:
- Device has Internet connection
- Registration with a solar portal (e.g. KOSTAL Solar Portal)
- Selection of a solar portal
- Activation of data transfer in the inverter
Activation of data transfer to a solar portal via the control panel
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A correctly set-up network connection/Internet connection is a prerequisite for data transfer.
It may take as much as 20 minutes following activation (dependent upon the portal) until the data export is visible on the solar portal KOSTAL Solar Portal.
The KOSTAL Solar Portal is preset as the standard solar portal.
- On the inverter control panel, select the Settings/Information menu.
- Confirm with the ENTER key.
- Use the UP, DOWN and ENTER keys to select the menu Solar Portal > Portal.
- Select a solar portal.
- Press and hold down the ENTER key.
- Select the Activate field and confirm with ENTER.
- Data transfer to the solar portal is now enabled. The name of the solar portal is displayed. The data export to the solar portal is being executed.