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Remote monitoring and data collection solution for DC combiner box transformation in photovoltaic power stations

Aug,01,2025 << Return list


1. The new DC combiner box has the following features :

1) High reliability

The use of photovoltaic-specific lightning surge protectors can protect photovoltaic equipment from damage caused by lightning. The auxiliary power supply is supplied by PV strings. As long as any group of PV strings works normally, the auxiliary power supply can work normally, ensuring the normal operation of the monitoring module.

2) Combiner box function

Measuring string current

Measure the voltage after confluence, with a voltage accuracy of 0.5%

Measuring the working temperature in the chamber

String abnormality alarm (overvoltage, undervoltage, overcurrent, undercurrent, reverse current)

Surge protector fault alarm

Histogram display parameters for easy operation and maintenance inspection

3) Flexible configuration

The number of input strings is 4 to 24, which can be selected;

Convenient communication function:

4G/wifi remotely transmits data and uploads it to the monitoring platform .

The installation and maintenance are simple and convenient, and the service life is long.  

2. Internal structure of combiner box:

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Internal view of the combiner box

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Effect picture after transformation:

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Combiner boxes from other manufacturers

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3. Monitoring device (English interface)

In order to monitor the operating data and status of the combiner box, a set of intelligent modules and acquisition modules are configured to form a monitoring device .

The intelligent monitoring device is used in the photovoltaic combiner box. Its main function is to detect the current and combiner voltage of each branch of photovoltaic power generation, detect the operation of the photovoltaic combiner circuit, and provide fault alarm information . It can realize remote monitoring function.

The intelligent monitoring device module can monitor the current value and DC voltage value of each channel , and can alarm for string overvoltage (undervoltage), overcurrent , and surge protector (SPD) failure. The communication equipment can upload the data to the communication monitoring terminal for remote data reading and analysis.

(1) Introduction to acquisition module and wiring

The Hall current sensor module adopts cascade mode and supports current monitoring of 4 to 24 channels. For specific instructions and connection methods, please refer to the figure below (taking 8 channels as an example).

 

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(2) Introduction to wireless monitoring module and wiring

 

 

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Wireless DC Voltage and Current Monitor

 

The combiner box monitoring device uses the Hall sensor principle to monitor current, voltage, power generation and other data. The data can be transmitted to the designated monitoring platform via WiFi/4G and HTTP/MQTT protocols. It can also be connected to a third-party cloud platform.

 

Installation materials:

1. Standard rail D IN35

2. Power cord: busbar to host "+, - " pole

3. Signal line: Lightning arrester, circuit breaker to the switch terminal of the host