LeadSolar Monitoring System
User Manual
Dec 24, 2015
Ver 2.1
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Contents
1. Quick Installation ................................................................................................................. 1
1.1. How it works? ..................................................................................................................... 1
1.2. Finding the right number for registrations ...................................................................... 1
1.3. Installing the gateway ....................................................................................................... 2
2. Registration .......................................................................................................................... 2
2.1. Register new account ....................................................................................................... 2
2.2. Forget Password ............................................................................................................... 5
3. Normal User Account .......................................................................................................... 6
3.1. Login .................................................................................................................................... 6
3.2. Device Register ................................................................................................................. 7
3.3. Add microinverter .............................................................................................................. 7
3.4. Device Management ......................................................................................................... 8
3.4.1. Gateway Replace .................................................................................................... 8
3.4.2. Inverter Management .............................................................................................. 8
3.5. Dashboard .......................................................................................................................... 9
3.5.1. Dashboard displays complete details of user account ...................................... 9
3.5.2. Environmental benefits and economic benefits .................................................. 9
3.5.3. Electricity Prices setting.......................................................................................... 9
3.5.4. Power Details ......................................................................................................... 10
3.5.5. Panel view .............................................................................................................. 10
3.5.6. Power View ............................................................................................................. 10
3.5.7. Energy View ........................................................................................................... 11
3.6. My Account ....................................................................................................................... 12
3.6.1. My Profile ................................................................................................................ 12
3.6.2. Change Password ................................................................................................. 12
3.7. Tech Support .................................................................................................................... 13
3.7.1. Manual..................................................................................................................... 13
3.7.2. FAQ.......................................................................................................................... 13
3.7.3. Tech Papers ........................................................................................................... 13
3.8. Contact US ....................................................................................................................... 13
3.8.1. Installer Info ............................................................................................................ 13
3.8.2. Technical Support .................................................................................................. 13
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1. Quick Installation
1.1. How it works?
Take three easy steps to register online at www.leadsolar.net
Register gateway
Collect SN of Create a
with SN and Monitoring
gateway and ID user
microinverters with online
of microinverters account
ID
After registration is completed, the gateway will be permanently associated with the
registered microinverters.
During the registration, the system will activate the gateway and microinverters for
online monitoring. The gateway is configured only to monitor the associated devices
under the same user account and will not work with any other unregistered devices.
To protect the customer's privacy once registered the gateway cannot be used to
monitor other users’ devices.
1.2. Finding the right number for registrations
You can find the Serial number (SN) of the microinverters at the right corner of the label on the
device.
The Serial Number for the gateway is marked on the label on the back of the gateway as
shown below:
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1.3. Installing the gateway
Please refer to the following diagram for a quick installation of the Leadsolar Link:
Please try to plug Leadsolar Link to the closest socket to the junction box where you
make the solar system connection.
Connect the Leadsolar Link and your router using an Ethernet cable. Please configure
your router to a DHCP mode so an IP address can be automatically assigned to
Leadsolar Link.
The three indicator lights at the front panel show the status of Leadsolar Link:
o The yellow light: the power is connected.
o The green light: Internet is connected.
o The red/green light: communication is ON.
2. Registration
2.1. Register new account
Before activating a solar panel that contains a LeadSolar Microinverter, please register the
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microinverter on the online monitoring platform first.
• Go to www.leadsolar.net. The system supports the latest version of IE, Firefox, and
Chrome.
• Click the ‘Register’ button at the bottom.
It will take you to this registration page:
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• Fill in all required fields (indicated by a green asterisk). Please note, you should
choose “Normal User” as your role. Otherwise, you cannot register your system when
you choose “Installer”.
• Then click the “Create Account” button. (Note: the domain name field is optional.)
• Check your email for the verification link. Click the link provided -- you will be
redirected to this webpage:
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• Now you can click on the ‘Login’ button to login the monitoring system.
2.2. Forget Password
This feature can help you to retrieve your password. Password will be send to your email.
You need to answer the security question.
Click on the ‘Next’ button, and go to the next information page.
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Note: You should go to your email box, and get the password, and then you can use the email ID
and the password to login the monitoring system.
3. Normal User Account
3.1. Login
Go to the URL: www.leadsolar.net to access to the monitoring system.
Input your username and password (Note: you should register a new account, and activate it.
Optional Choice: click “Remember Me” and let the system to remember your username and
password.), then Click the ‘Login’ button. The first time you login, you will see “Device
Management” registration page. Login page will take you to your system dashboard.
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3.2. Device Register
You should provide all required field information. You also need to upload image first before
register the gateway. This page will fill in your registration address by default. You can change
address details if needed. In case of error, please contact with Administrator.
3.3. Add microinverter
Before adding inverters, you should first register at least a gateway.
Select a gateway and add multiple inverters. Please make sure data (inverter ID) is valid. Each
gateway supports maximum 40 inverters.
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Note: After adding microinverter to binding with your gateway which registered on your account,
you should go to “My Profile” to check your installer’s information
3.4. Device Management
3.4.1. Gateway Replace
You can replace your gateway with another gateway. But you can’t delete the gateway from
normal user account. You need to select a gateway first before replacement.
3.4.2. Inverter Management
You also can replace inverter with new one, and also can delete inverter from your account.
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3.5. Dashboard
3.5.1. Dashboard displays complete details of user account
3.5.2. Environmental benefits and economic benefits
This section displays the environmental benefits and economic benefits, as well as weather
information.
3.5.3. Electricity Prices setting
Electricity price can be set by pressing Income button.
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3.5.4. Power Details
This section displays the complete power details. It consists of Total inverters current power,
Todays power, Month power, Year power and total power.
3.5.5. Panel view
This section displays information of all inverters, including the inverter’s SN, current output power
(unit: watt), working status, and the energy for Month/Year/All. By default, the panel only displays
the Inverter’s SN and current output power (unit: watt), and put mouse pointer on the panel, it
displays all information.
3.5.6. Power View
This section displays the power graph for Today. Each node is recorded in 20 minutes. When you
put your month pointer on the node, you will get power generation information at that time.
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3.5.7. Energy View
This section displays the power generation for Month, Year and All mode.
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3.6. My Account
3.6.1. My Profile
This part displays the detail information of the user, and he can update his personal information.
Note: After you finish inverter registration, you need to confirm the installation information. Then
you should select the right installer’s email ID or the installer ID, and you need to ensure all
information of your installer is correct, then click on the ‘update’ button to update it.
3.6.2. Change Password
This section is used to change password.
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3.7. Tech Support
3.7.1. Manual
You can down load user manual on this page.
3.7.2. FAQ
You can find frequently asked questions on this page.
3.7.3. Tech Papers
You can down load technical documents of leadsolar products.
3.8. Contact US
3.8.1. Installer Info
You can find contact information of your installer on this page.
3.8.2. Technical Support
You can find contact information of leadsolar technical support team on this page.
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