There are 2 LED’s on Protect PV 4600, one is green and the other is red. Normally, only the green LED is on during operation. The indicated status are explained as follows: Power on (green LED): The LED lights, if Protect PV is running. The LED lights not, if no power is provided to Protect PV inverter.
Firmware upgrades are also available via this interface. Protect PV 4600 is integrated with a DB9 socket for the RS232 inter-face. Remove the DB9 socket cover before use. The PV-Inverter has an expansion slot for an optional communications interface. Add a Protect PV RS485 card or compliant card to extend the communication functions of inverter.
Congratulations for purchasing your Protect PV 4600 grid-connected PV-Inverter from AEG Power Solutions GmbH (referred to in this manual as “PV-Inverter”, or simply the “device”). This PV-Inverter is a highly reliable product due to its innovative design and perfect quality control. The device is dedicated to high-demand, grid-linked PV systems.
The indicated status are explained as follows: Power on (green LED): The LED lights, if Protect PV is running. The LED lights not, if no power is provided to Protect PV inverter. In this case, Protect PV 4600 is in shutdown mode.
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