How Do I Use the USB Port?
The SmartLogger has a USB port, which provides 5 V/1 A power supply.
- The USB port can connect to a 3G router to supply power to the router, and the power supply of the USB port is disconnected when communication is disconnected, implementing 3G router reset control.
If the maximum operating current of the 3G router is greater than 1 A, it cannot be connected through the USB port.
- The USB port can connect to a USB flash drive for local maintenance, device log export, and device upgrade.
It is recommended that you use a SanDisk, Netac, or Kingston USB flash drive to ensure compatibility.
Connecting to a 3G Router
If the DC power cable of the 3G router has a standard USB connector with the maximum operating current of less than 1 A, it can be directly connected to the USB port on the SmartLogger.
- Connect the USB connector of the DC power cable for the 3G router to the USB port on the SmartLogger.
- If you need to use the reset function of the external router, choose and set Reset the external router to USB.
Connecting to a USB Flash Drive for Local Maintenance
- Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port at the bottom of the SmartLogger.
- Log in to the app as installer, choose on the SmartLogger screen, and perform the local maintenance.
Local Maintenance
Description
Prerequisites
Offline Configuration
After the power station deployment configuration file is imported through Offline Configuration, the SmartLogger automatically completes the deployment configuration.
The power station deployment configuration file has been saved in the root directory of the USB flash drive.
Exporting All Files
Before replacing the SmartLogger, export the SmartLogger configuration file to a local PC.
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Importing All Files
After replacing the SmartLogger, import the local configuration file to the new SmartLogger. After the import is successful, the SmartLogger restarts for the configuration file to take effect. Ensure that the parameters on the Settings tab page and the parameters for the built-in MBUS are correctly set.
All exported files have been saved in the root directory of the USB flash drive.
- After the local maintenance is complete, remove the USB flash drive.
After files are imported, the SmartLogger automatically restarts.
Connecting to a USB Flash Drive to Export Device Logs
- Connect the USB flash drive to the USB port on the SmartLogger.
- Log in to the app as installer, choose , select the device whose logs you want to export, and tap Next.
- Select the types of logs to be exported and tap Confirm to start exporting device logs.
- After the logs are exported, remove the USB flash drive.
Connecting to a USB Flash Drive for Device Upgrade
You can upgrade the SmartLogger, solar inverter, MBUS module, or PID module using a USB flash drive.
- Save the device upgrade package to the USB flash drive.
Do not decompress the upgrade package.
- Connect the USB flash drive to the USB port on the SmartLogger.
- Log in to the app as installer, choose , select a single device or multiple devices of the same type, and tap Next.
- Select the upgrade package and tap Next.
- Confirm the upgrade package and the device to be upgraded, and tap Finish to start upgrading the device.
After the upgrade is complete, the device automatically restarts.
- After the upgrade is complete, remove the USB flash drive.