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. )
- 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 .
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.