NetEco 1000S Inverter Management System Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis User Manual

NetEco 1000S Inverter Management System
Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis
User Manual
Issue 05
Date 2021-10-15
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About This Document
Overview
This document describes the Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis function of NetEco 1000S
Smart PV Management System, as well as frequently asked questions (FAQs) and
troubleshooting methods.
Intended Audience
This document is intended for photovoltaic (PV) plant operating personnel and
qualified electricians.
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Change History
Changes between document issues are cumulative. The latest document issue
contains all updates made in previous issues.
Issue 05 (2021-10-15)
Updated 2 Solution Deployment.
Updated 4.1 Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis on the NetEco.
Added 5.2 Others.
Added A FAQ.
Issue 04 (2019-10-30)
Updated 4.2 Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis Results and Troubleshooting
Suggestions.
Issue 03 (2019-10-30)
Updated 2 Solution Deployment.
Updated 4.1 Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis on the NetEco.
Updated 4.2 Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis Results and Troubleshooting
Suggestions.
Issue 02 (2019-04-10)
Changed residential smart inverters to distributed smart inverters.
Issue 01 (2018-10-26)
This issue is used for first office application (FOA).
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User Manual Contents
Contents
About This Document................................................................................................................ ii

1 Function Description...............................................................................................................1
2 Solution Deployment..............................................................................................................3
2.1 Huawei Commercial Inverter + Huawei SmartLogger + NetEco............................................................................ 3
2.2 Huawei Distributed Smart Inverters + Huawei SmartLogger + NetEco...............................................................5
3 Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis License Management............................................................ 7

3.1 License Description................................................................................................................................................................. 7
3.2 License Management on the NetEco............................................................................................................................... 8
3.3 License Management Through the SmartLogger...................................................................................................... 11
3.4 License Management on the SUN2000 App............................................................................................................... 13
4 Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis...................................................................................................16

4.1 Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis on the NetEco................................................................................................................... 16
4.2 Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis Results and Troubleshooting Suggestions...............................................................29
5 Common Faults Troubleshooting...................................................................................... 32

5.1 License Fault Management Table................................................................................................................................... 32
5.2 Others....................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
A FAQ........................................................................................................................................... 36
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User Manual 1 Function Description
1 Function Description
Functions
Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis allows Huawei inverters to scan PV strings and
generate an I-V curve, which is then analyzed simultaneously in the NetEco 1000S
inverter management system (NetEco for short) to diagnose PV strings and
generate alarms for faulty PV modules.
A large number of PV plant statistics show that PV module quality and faults are
important factors that affect energy yields. As the PV industry matures, quickly
identifying and rectifying faulty PV modules is the key to increasing energy yields
and reducing investment risks, as well as a trend in operation and maintenance
(O&M).
Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis scans and diagnoses the PV strings connected to an
inverter or in an entire PV plant to detect faults and risks and ensure plant safety.
In addition, the operation wizard makes O&M easier and faster.
Features
● Promptly detecting faults and risks of PV modules
– All PV modules in a PV plant are scanned periodically through annual
inspection, which helps promptly detect faulty PV modules. Timely
processing of faulty PV modules helps improve energy yields and prevents
faults from escalating.
– PV strings are scanned in real time for any output exceptions to detect
faults and risks.
– The NetEco analyzes the data simultaneously, which has little impact on
energy yields and ensures high reliability.
● Improving the O&M efficiency
– Wizard-based remote operation is supported.
– I-V curves are analyzed automatically.
– Reports are generated automatically.
– Rectification suggestions are provided for located faults to improve O&M
quality and efficiency.
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User Manual 1 Function Description
Key Performance
● Huawei inverter I-V scanning duration (string open circuit to short circuit) < 1s
● Huawei inverter I-V scanning resolution: 128 data points
● Huawei inverter I-V scanning voltage precision: 0.5%
● Huawei inverter I-V scanning current precision: 0.5%
● Scanning of a single inverter does not require the inverter to shut down, so
energy yields will barely be affected.

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User Manual 2 Solution Deployment
2 Solution Deployment
2.1 Huawei Commercial Inverter + Huawei

SmartLogger + NetEco
Application scenarios: ground PV plants
Typical regions: China, Europe, Japan, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific
Solution deployment: Huawei commercial smart inverter authorizes Smart I-V
Curve Diagnosis through the NetEco and Huawei SmartLogger (SmartLogger for
short). The three work together to initiate Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis, monitor the
process, and display the result.
Device/Software Model Version
SUN2000-36KTL
SUN2000-42KTL
SUN2000-50KTL
SUN2000
SUN2000-43KTL-IN-C1 V200R002C00SPC126 or
later
SUN2000-50KTL-C1
SUN2000-33KTL-JP
Huawei commercial
smart inverter SUN2000-40KTL-JP
SUN2000-55KTL-HV-D1
SUN2000-60KTL-HV-D1
SUN2000HA
SUN2000-55KTL-HV- V100R001C00SPC101 or
D1-001 later
SUN2000-60KTL-HV-
D1-001

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SUN2000-55KTL-IN-HV-
D1
SUN2000-70KTL-C1
SUN2000-75KTL-C1
SUN2000-50KTL-M0
SUN2000-60KTL-M0
SUN2000
SUN2000-65KTL-M0 V300R001C00SPC119 or
later
SUN2000-63KTL-JPM0
SUN2000-70KTL-INM0
SUN2000-50KTL-JPM0
SUN2000-50KTL-JPM1
SUN2000-90KTL-H0
SUN2000-100KTL-H0
SUN2000-90KTL-H1
SUN2000-100KTL-H1
SUN2000-105KTL-H1
SUN2000HA
SUN2000-90KTL-H2 V200R001C30SPC111 or
later
SUN2000-100KTL-H2
SUN2000-95KTL-INH0
SUN2000-95KTL-INH1
SUN2000-63KTL-JPH0
SUN2000-100KTL-USH0
SUN2000-175KTL-H0 SUN2000HA
V300R001C00SPC110 or
SUN2000-185KTL-INH0 later
SUN2000-185KTL-H1
SUN2000-196KTL-H0
SUN2000-100KTL-M0 SUN2000
SUN2000-110KTL-M0 later
SUN2000-125KTL-M0
SUN2000-100KTL-M1

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SUN2000-100KTL-INM0
SUN2000-200KTL-H2 SUN2000HA
SUN2000-215KTL-H0 later
SUN2000 APP Android system 3.2.00.009 or later
SmartLogger1000 SmartLogger
later
SmartLogger2000 SmartLogger
SmartLogger V200R001C30SPC103 or
later
SmartLogger1000A All versions
SmartLogger3000 All versions
NetEco 1000S iManager NetEco 1000S

NetEco V100R003C00SPC190 or
later
NOTE
After the NetEco is installed, you have a 90-day trial period. You must obtain a license from
Huawei technical service engineers and import it to the NetEco before the 90-day trial
period expires. Otherwise, the NetEco will stop functioning and you will be unable to use it.
2.2 Huawei Distributed Smart Inverters + Huawei

SmartLogger + NetEco
Application scenario: distributed PV plants in Japan
Solution deployment: Huawei distributed smart inverters authorize Smart I-V
Curve Diagnosis through the NetEco and SmartLogger1000. The three work
together to initiate Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis, monitor the process, and display
the result.
Version Mapping
Huawei distributed smart SUN2000L-4.95KTL-JP SUN2000L

inverters V100R001C12SPC106
SUN2000L-4.125KTL-JP and later

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SUN2000-4.95KTL-JPL0 SUN2000L
V100R001C20SPC100
and later
SmartLogger SmartLogger1000-10 SmartLogger

V100R001C00SPC113
and later
SmartLogger1000A All versions
NetEco NetEco 1000S NetEco 1000S

V100R003C00SPC110
and later
NOTE
After the NetEco is installed, there is a trial period of 90 days. Obtain the license from
Huawei technical service engineers and import it to the NetEco during the period, in case
the NetEco cannot be used after the period.

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User Manual 3 Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis License Management
3 Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis License

Management
3.1 License Description

Description
Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis can be used only after a license is purchased. The
license file for Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis is stored in a Huawei inverter. The
inverter SN uniquely maps to the license.
The license for Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis is a fixed-term license. When the license
goes beyond License Expiration Date, the system provides a warning asking the
customer to replace it with a new license.
The license can still be used for 60 days (grace period) after the License
Expiration Date. After the Grace period expires, the Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis
function will be disabled.
NOTICE
● The NetEco can be used to manage licenses for all inverters in multiple PV
plants.
● The SmartLogger can be used to manage licenses for all inverters in a PV
array.
● The SUN2000 app can be used to manage the license for a single Huawei
commercial inverter.
License Application Procedure (Huawei Commercial Smart Inverter +

Huawei SmartLogger + NetEco)
1. The customer exports a license application file and sends it to a technical
service engineer.
2. The technical service engineer transfers the obtained license file to the
customer.

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3. The customer imports and loads the license file to an inverter, thereby
obtaining the permission to use the Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis function.
License Application Procedure (Huawei distributed smart inverters + Huawei

SmartLogger + NetEco)
The customer provides the plant name and combiner box SN to technical service
engineers, who then manage the license.
3.2 License Management on the NetEco

Prerequisites
● You have logged in to the NetEco.
● Devices have been added to the NetEco and operate normally.
● The current login user is the system administrator.
NOTE
The app software version corresponding to the user interface (UI) snapshots in this section
is iManager NetEco 1000S V100R003C00CP1803. The snapshots vary with the software
version and are for reference only.
Procedure
Step 1 Choose Maintenance > > Device License Management on the main menu.
Step 2 Select the target device in the navigation tree on the left.
You can also set Device name, SN, and License Status and click Query on the
License Details, License Application, License Loading, or License Revocation
tab page to filter out the devices that meet the search criteria.
Figure 3-1 License management
Step 3 Perform operations according to Table 3-1.

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Table 3-1 Operations related to license management

Task Task Description Procedure
Name
Viewing For routine O&M, Select the License Details tab to view the
license the license validity license information about the target device.
informati and function usage ● Click Device name of the target device.
on are queried Then the function control information
routinely to check about the device will be displayed in the
whether the license lower part of the page.
is about to expire
and solve the
problems in a time Figure 3-2 Function control information
manner. In this way,
the device can
function properly.
● Select the target device and click Refresh.
The license information is refreshed.
● Export license details.
– Select Export All from the Export
Details drop-down list box and save the
license information about all devices
selected in the navigation tree on the
left to the PC.
– Select the target device in the displayed
operation area. Select Export Selected
from the Export Details drop-down list
box and save the license information
about the target device to the PC.
Exporting The license 1. Select the License Application tab.

the application file 2. Export the license application file.
license contains the
applicati content required for – Select Export All from the Export
on file applying the device License Application File drop-down list
license. Export the box and save the license information
license application about all devices selected in the
file to apply for a navigation tree on the left to the PC.
new device license – Select the target device in the displayed
if the license has operation area. Select Export Selected
expired. from the Export License Application
File drop-down list box and save the
license information about the target
device to the PC.

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Name
Loading If the license has 1. Select the License Loading tab.

a device not been loaded for 2. Click Upload License.
license the device or the
license is about to 3. Click Browse and select the license file to
expire, you need to be imported.
load a new license 4. Click Upload.
file to the device so 5. Load the device license.
that the device
functions properly. – Select Load All from the Load License
drop-down list box to load the licenses
for all devices selected in the navigation
tree on the left.
– Select the target device in the displayed
operation area. Select Load Selected
from the Load License drop-down list
box to load the license to the target
device.
– To stop license loading, click Cancel
Loading.
NOTE
A license file uniquely maps to a device SN. The
license can be successfully loaded only if the license
file uniquely maps to the device SN.

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Name
Revoking Before a device is 1. Select the License Revocation tab.

a license replaced, the 2. Select the device whose license needs to be
current device revoked.
license needs to be
revoked so that the 3. Click Revoke License.
revocation code can 4. Enter the user password and click OK.
be generated and 5. Export the revocation code file.
used for applying
for a new device – Select Export All from the Export
license. After the Revocation Code File drop-down list
device is replaced, box and save the license revocation
you can load the code file of all devices selected in the
new license file to navigation tree on the left to the PC.
the device, and – Select the target device in the displayed
then the device operation area. Select Export Selected
functions properly. from the Export Revocation Code File
drop-down list box and save the license
revocation code file of the target device
to the PC.
NOTE
● You need to log in as an admin user to export
the revocation code file.
● If you select Export All to export the revocation
code file, Revocation Code is empty for devices
whose License Status is not Revoked in the
exported file. If you select Export Selected and
the target devices you selected include the
devices whose License Status are not Revoked,
the system will prompt you to select devices
again.
----End
3.3 License Management Through the SmartLogger

Prerequisites
● You have logged in to the SmartLogger WebUI.
● Devices have been added to the SmartLogger and operate normally.
● The current login user is an advanced or special user.
NOTE
The software version corresponding to the user interface (UI) snapshots in this section is
SmartLogger3000 V300R001C00SPC040. The UIs could vary with software versions and are
for reference only.

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Procedure
Step 1 Choose Maintenance > License Management on the main menu.
Step 2 Perform operations according to Table 3-2.
Table 3-2 Operations related to license management

Name
Querying For routine O&M, 1. Choose License information to view the

license the license validity license information about the target
informati and function usage device.
on are queried 2. Select the target device and click Export
routinely to check Details to save the license information
whether the license about the target device to the PC.
is about to expire
and solve the
problems in a time
manner. In this way,
the device can
function properly.
Exporting The license 1. Choose License application.

the application file 2. Select the target device (multiple devices
license contains the can be selected) and click Export License
applicati content required for Application File.
on file applying the device
license. Export the
license application
file to apply for a
new device license
if the license has
expired.

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Name
Loading If the license has 1. Choose License loading.

a device not been imported 2. Click Upload License.
license for the device or
the license is about 3. Click Browse and select the license file to
to expire, you need be imported.
to import the new 4. Select the target device (multiple devices
license file to the can be selected) and click Load License to
device, ensuring load the device license.
that the device NOTE
functions properly. A license file uniquely maps to a device SN. The
license can be successfully loaded only if the license
file uniquely maps to the device SN.
Revoking Before a device is 1. Choose License revocation.

a license replaced, the 2. Select the target device (multiple devices
current device can be selected) whose license needs to be
license needs to be revoked.
revoked so that the
revocation code can 3. Click Revoke License.
be generated and 4. Enter the user password and click Submit.
used for applying 5. Click Export Revo Code File.
for a new device
NOTE
license. After the If you perform Export Revo Code File on the
device is replaced, devices whose License Status are not Revoked, the
you can import the system will prompt you to select devices again.
new license file to
the device, and
then the device
functions properly.
----End
3.4 License Management on the SUN2000 App

Prerequisites
● The solar inverter has been connected to the mobile phone installed with the
SUN2000 app.
● The current login user is an advanced user.
● The SUN2000 app can be used only to manage the license for a single
inverter.
NOTE
The software version corresponding to the user interface (UI) snapshots in this section
is 3.2.00.013. The UIs could vary with software versions and are for reference only.

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Procedure
Step 1 Choose Maintenance > License management on the main menu.
Step 2 Tap in the upper right corner of the screen.
Step 3 Tap Loading license .

Step 4 Select the license file to be loaded and confirm the loading.
----End
Follow-up Procedure
Before a device is replaced, the current device license needs to be revoked so that
the revocation code can be generated and used for applying for a new device
license.
Step 1 Tap Revoke license.

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Figure 3-5 Revoke license
Step 2 Tap Export revocation code.
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User Manual 4 Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis
4 Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis
4.1 Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis on the NetEco

Prerequisites
● You have logged in to the NetEco.
● You are the system administrator.
● The NetEco license has been loaded and is valid.
● The Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis license has been loaded and is valid.
NOTE
The app software version corresponding to the user interface (UI) snapshots in this section
is iManager NetEco 1000S V100R003C00CP1803. The snapshots vary with the software
version and are for reference only.
Diagnosis Requirements and Suggestions

● Diagnosis requirements
a. The cleaning status of the PV modules in one subarray in one diagnosis
task must be consistent.
b. During the diagnosis, the irradiance must be greater than 600 W/m2.
Otherwise, the scan may fail on some PV strings, affecting the
consistency of scan results.
● Diagnosis suggestions
a. You are advised to clean the PV modules before the diagnosis to ensure
that the test data reflects the actual status of the PV modules.
b. You are advised to perform the diagnosis between 11:00 and 13:00 to
avoid shading.
Setting String Details

Step 1 Click the Monitor tab, select the target device on the left side, and choose
Settings > String Details Setup.

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Figure 4-1 String details setup (Huawei commercial smart inverter)
NOTE
● If PV String Access Detection is set to Enable for the solar inverter on the SmartLogger
WebUI, the checkboxes in the 2In1 logo area will be automatically set based on the
detection result and cannot be manually selected.
● For a SUN2000 whose DC power cable is connected using a Y-branch connector, the
method for configuring string details is the same as that for configuring common
SUN2000s.
● Connect to PV Modules with Different Specifications is set to No by default.
However, if the power difference between the strings connected to an inverter or
between the modules of a string exceeds 10 W, you are advised to set this parameter to
Yes.
● If the version of the management system is earlier than
iManagerNetEco1000S_V100R003C00SPC160, a PV string voltage alarm may be
generated when the PV strings connected to the same solar inverter or to different solar
inverters in a PV array have different numbers of PV modules. In this case, upgrade the
management system to iManagerNetEco1000S_V100R003C00SPC160 or later.
Figure 4-2 String details setup (Huawei distributed smart inverters)

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Click Parameter Description to view the requirements of different parameters.
Figure 4-3 Parameter description
Step 2 (Optional) Click Batch Apply to apply the PV string settings to all inverters of the
same model in the PV plant.
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Step 1 (Optional) Choose Historical Data > Synchronize Historical Data from the main
menu to synchronize the performance data of the inverters for which Smart I-V
Curve Diagnosis is to be performed. Ensure that at least the last three days of data
are selected.
NOTE
The Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis function calculates the energy yield loss of the faulty PV
string based on the historical energy yield data of the inverter. If the NetEco has been
running for less than three days or is disconnected for more than one day, perform this step
before starting Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis. Otherwise, skip this step.
Figure 4-4 Synchronizing data
Step 2 On the main menu, choose Maintenance > Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis.

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NOTICE
The content in the red frame below shows the conditions and suggestions for I-V
Curve Diagnosis. Read the content carefully and ensure that the conditions are
met.
Step 3 Click Start Scanning.
Figure 4-5 Task settings
Step 4 Set the I-V Curve Diagnosis task.
Table 4-1 Diagnosis task parameters

Parameter Description
Task name Enter a task name with a maximum of 64 characters.
Task type Options:

● Plant-Level Health Check: Health checks for all PV strings
connected to the inverters in the plant.
● Inverter-Level Health Check: Health checks for PV strings
connected to an inverter.

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PV Plant In the PV Plant area, select the object to be scanned. Enter search
criteria in the text box, and click to search for the object that
meets search criteria.
NOTE
● If Task type is set to Plant-Level Health Check, the objects should be
SmartLoggers. To facilitate O&M, you are advised to select a PV plant
with a maximum capacity of 100 MW, and the SmartLoggers must be
connected to the same plant.
After being created, the diagnosis task of this type will be displayed on
the Plant-Level Task tab of the Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis page.
● If Task type is set to Inverter-Level Health Check, the objects should
be inverters. A maximum of 100 inverters can be scanned at a time,
and the inverters must be connected to the same plant.
the Inverter-Level Task tab of the Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis page.
Cleaning Specifies the cleaning status of strings. Select Cleaned or

status Uncleaned based on the actual cleaning status.
Environmen Select a mode from the drop-down list box.

tal data Options:
● Auto: The system automatically calculates Irradiance and PV
Module Temperature.
● Manually: You need to manually set Irradiance and PV
Module Temperature.
Irradiance This parameter is displayed only when Environmental data is set

to Manually.
Value range: 200.0000 to 9999.9999. The recommended setting is
greater than 600 W/m2.
PV Module This parameter is displayed only when Environmental data is set

Temperatur to Manually.
e Value range: –100.0000 to +100.0000. The recommended setting
is 25°C.
Step 5 Click Save.
Figure 4-6 Executing a diagnosis task
Click in the Operation column to stop the diagnosis task.

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Scheduled I-V Curve Scanning Task

Step 1 Choose System > Remote Notification > Email Server to set the email address.
Figure 4-7 Setting the email address
Step 2 On the main menu, choose Maintenance > Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis.
Step 3 Click Scheduled Scanning.

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Figure 4-8 Task settings
Step 4 Set a scheduled I-V curve scanning task.
Table 4-2 Setting parameters

Task name Enter a task name with a maximum of 64 characters.
Report Set the report frequency.

Subscriptio
n Mode
Report This parameter is used together with the Report Subscription

Generation Mode to set the corresponding time.
Date

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Task type Options:

● Plant-Level Health Check: Health checks for all PV strings
connected to the inverters in the plant.
● Inverter-Level Health Check: Health checks for PV strings
connected to an inverter.
NOTE
Each account can create a maximum of three scheduled I-V curve scanning
tasks, and a device cannot be covered in multiple tasks.
PV Plant In the PV Plant area, select the object to be scanned. Enter search
criteria in the text box, and click to search for the object that
meets search criteria.
NOTE
● If Task type is set to Plant-Level Health Check, the objects should be
SmartLoggers. To facilitate O&M, you are advised to select a PV plant
with a maximum capacity of 100 MW, and the SmartLoggers must be
connected to the same plant.
the Plant-Level Task tab of the Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis page.
● If Task type is set to Inverter-Level Health Check, the objects should
be inverters. A maximum of 100 inverters can be scanned at a time, and
the inverters must be connected to the same plant.
the Inverter-Level Task tab of the Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis page.
Email Set the parameters as required.

language
Email
subject
Email
subject
Recipient
email
address
Step 5 Click Save.
Figure 4-9 Executing a task

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NOTE
If a single Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis task fails within the scheduled time period, the system
restarts the task every half an hour until the diagnosis is successful or the scheduled time
period expires.
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Energy yield loss evaluation

Step 1 On the main menu, click the Monitor tab, select a target plant, and click Settings
to set plant parameters.
Figure 4-10 Parameter settings
Step 2 On the main menu, choose Maintenance > Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis, select
Plant-Level Task or Inverter-Level Task, and click to export ROI Report.
NOTE
The investment details of faulty strings can be exported based on faults reported in alarms
and actual faults.
Figure 4-11 Exporting data
Step 3 View the energy yield loss.
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Troubleshooting
If an error message dialog box is displayed when you attempt to start Smart I-V
Curve Diagnosis, rectify the fault and then start Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis.

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● If the message indicates that the parameter settings for the object to be
scanned are incomplete, click String Details Setup to set string parameters.
Figure 4-12 Incomplete parameter settings
● If the message indicates that the irradiance is too low, you are advised to stop
scanning and wait until the irradiance meets the requirement. If you continue
scanning, a failure may occur.
Figure 4-13 Low irradiance
● If the message indicates that the weather is not sunny, you are advised to
stop scanning and wait until the weather condition meets the requirement. If
you continue scanning, a failure may occur.

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Figure 4-14 Weather not meeting the requirement
Viewing the Diagnosis Results and Details
Step 1 Click to view diagnosis results.
Figure 4-15 Diagnosis result
Step 2 Click View Details.

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Figure 4-16 Diagnosis details
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Viewing a Diagnosis Report

Step 1 When Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis succeeds:
1. Click to view the string diagnosis report.

2. View Diagnosis Overview.
Figure 4-17 PV string diagnosis overview
3. View List of Defective Strings.

I-V Curve Diagnosis
Figure 4-18 List of faulty strings
4. Select strings in the Comparison column to view the I-V curve comparison of
the corresponding strings
Figure 4-19 String I-V curve comparison chart
NOTE
– The optimal curve is the I-V curve that has the highest measured PV string power
among all normal strings.
– The moderate curve is the I-V curve that has the median measured PV string
power among all normal strings. If there are five curves and the string power
values are 20 W, 30 W, 40 W, 50 W, and 60 W respectively, the curve with the
power of 40 W is the moderate curve.
Step 2 When Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis fails:
1. Click to view the cause of the scanning failure.
Figure 4-20 Scanning failure
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I-V Curve Diagnosis
4.2 Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis Results and

Troubleshooting Suggestions
Fault ID Fault Type Troubleshooting Suggestion
Alarm02 PV string open 1. Check the connection between the PV string and the inverter.
circuit (PV string 2. If the PV string connects to the inverter, shut down the inverter
disconnected/PV and remove the cable connectors from the PV string and
string configured inverter. Then use a multimeter to test the open-circuit voltage
by mistake) of the PV string.
3. If the open-circuit voltage of the PV string is normal, check the
connectors between the PV string and the inverter. If they are
intact, check the inverter interior for open circuits.
4. If the open-circuit voltage of the PV string is abnormal, check
the PV string for open circuits.
Warning PV string 1. If the 2in1 flag is selected for the current string, check whether
03 configuration this string is connected in 2in1 mode.
error (incorrect 2. If the 2in1 flag is selected for the current string and this string is
string 2in1 label/ connected in 2in1 mode, check whether some 2in1 strings are
2in1 single string not configured or the string current is abnormal due to other
loss) reasons (such as dust blocking, orientation, and module aging or
degradation).
3. If the 2in1 flag is not selected for the current string, check
whether this string is connected in 2in1 mode.
Warning Current 1. Check whether the scanning is performed on a sunny day,

05 mismatch in the current mismatch may occur when the irradiance changes
PV string (shade/ dramatically.
dust/PV module 2. Check whether the PV string is shaded. If yes, eliminate the
current shade and perform the diagnosis again.
inconsistent)
3. If not, please check whether the PV string has been cleaned.
4. If the string has not been cleaned, clean the PV string and then
measure again after the PV module surface is dry.
5. If the string has been cleaned, check the I-V curve of each PV
module to locate the PV module with low short-circuit current
or mixed PV modules.

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Warning PV module 1. Check whether the PV string is shaded. If yes, eliminate the
06 output current shade and perform the diagnosis again.
abnormal 2. If there is no shade on panel, check whether there are foreign
(shade/glass matters or dirt on the surface of the panel. If yes, then measure
breakage/hot again after removing the foreign matters.
spot)
3. If there is no shadow on the surface of panel, check whether
there is broken glass. If yes, please measure again after
replacing with same model of PV module.
4. If no PV module has a broken glass panel, check whether the PV
string has been cleaned. If not, clean the PV string and then
measure again after the PV module surface is dry.
5. If the PV string has been cleaned, scan the PV string using an
infrared thermal imager to locate the abnormal PV module.
6. If there is no fault, identify the module with abnormal current
with I-V tester.
Warning PV string voltage 1. Check whether the number of PV modules connected to the PV
08 abnormal (diode string is correct.
short circuit/low 2. Observe whether there are traces of burning at the
component interconnection strip, backsheet, and wiring box. If yes, replace
voltage/ with the PV module of the same model.
misconfiguration
) 3. If none of the above exists, use an infrared thermal imager to
check if there is short-circuited diode or broken interconnection
strip.
4. If no abnormal PV module is found using the infrared thermal
imager, use a voltmeter to test the voltages of the PV strings
(two strings on the same MPPT route) onsite and check whether
the PV string voltage is very low. If yes, use a thermometer to
check the temperature distribution between PV modules of this
PV string and other normal PV strings and check whether there
is abnormal temperature.
Warning Low PV string 1. Check whether the orientation of the string differs greatly from
09 short-circuit that of other strings.
current 2. Check whether the PV string has been cleaned.
(abnormal
orientation/ 3. If the PV string has not been cleaned, clean the PV string and
dust/PV module then measure again after the PV module surface is dry.
degradation) 4. If the PV string has been cleaned, observe whether there is
shade on the PV string that causes excessively low short-circuit
current.
5. If there is no shade, check whether the orientation of the string
is correct.
6. If the PV string orientation is normal, check the PV string for
material deterioration (such as turning yellow).

I-V Curve Diagnosis
Warning Low PV string 1. Check whether the orientation of the string differs greatly from
10 power that of other strings.
(abnormal 2. Check whether the PV string has been cleaned.
orientation/
dust/PV module 3. If the PV string has not been cleaned, clean the PV string and
degradation) then measure again after the PV module surface is dry.
4. Check whether the orientation of the string is correct.
5. If the PV string orientation is normal, check the PV string for
material deterioration (such as turning yellow).
6. If no PV module experiences material deterioration, check
whether the abnormal PV string output is caused by high
temperatures.
Warning No string -
11 connected
(normal status)
Warning Missing Check whether the parameter settings are correct.

12 configurations of
PV strings
Warning Excessively low 1. Check whether the scanning is conducted on a sunny day. The
16 PV string parallel fast changes in irradiance may cause abnormal I-V curves of the
resistance (PID PV string.
degradation/ 2. Observe the PV string for shade. If there is shade, eliminate it.
dust/uneven PV
module 3. If there is no shade, check whether the PV string has been
irradiance) cleaned.
4. If the PV string has not been cleaned, clean the PV string and
then measure again after the PV module surface is dry.
5. If the PV string has been cleaned, test the I-V or EL curve on
each PV module onsite to locate the PV module with PID.
Warning Excessively high 1. Check whether the scanning is conducted on a sunny day. The
20 PV string series fast changes in irradiance may cause abnormal I-V curve of the
resistance (high PV string.
cable resistance/ 2. Scan the PV string using an infrared thermal imager to locate
abnormal the abnormal PV module.
internal
resistance of the 3. If no abnormal PV module is found using the infrared thermal
PV module) imager, test the I-V curve for each PV module to locate the PV
module with abnormal output current.
Warning - Scan again after the irradiance meets the requirements.

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User Manual 5 Common Faults Troubleshooting
5 Common Faults Troubleshooting
5.1 License Fault Management Table

No. Fault Symptom Cause Analysis Troubleshooting Methods
1 Device License The NetEco software Upgrade the NetEco.

Management is not version does not support
displayed on the NetEco the license management
WebUI. function.
2 Failed to export the 1. Communication 1. Repair the communication

license application file between the NetEco between the NetEco client and
from the NetEco. client and server is server.
abnormal. 2. Repair the NetEco server.
2. The NetEco server is
abnormal.
3 The device list in the The target device is Select the correct target device
license application file incorrectly selected for and export the license application
exported from the exporting the license file again.
NetEco is incorrect. application file.
4 Failed to upload the 1. Communication 1. Repair the communication

license file to the between the NetEco between the NetEco client and
NetEco. client and server is server.
abnormal.

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5 Failed to load the license 1. The communication 1. Fix the communication

file on the NetEco. between the between the SmartLogger and
SmartLogger and the the inverter.
inverter is disconnected. 2. Fix the communication
2. The communication between the SmartLogger and
between the the NetEco.
SmartLogger and the 3. Contact the supplier or Huawei
NetEco is disconnected. customer service center and
3. The license file does purchase the Smart I-V Curve
not match the inverter Diagnosis function or apply for
SN. a license.
4. The inverter software 4. Upgrade the inverter.
version does not 5. Upgrade the SmartLogger.
support the license
management function.
5. The NetEco software
version does not
support the license
6 Failed to revoke the 1. The communication 1. Fix the communication

license on the NetEco. between the between the SmartLogger and
inverter is disconnected. 2. Fix the communication
2. The communication between the SmartLogger and
between the the NetEco.
SmartLogger and the
NetEco is disconnected.

license revocation code between the NetEco between the NetEco client and
file from the NetEco. client and server is server.
abnormal.
license revocation code incorrectly selected for and export the license revocation
file exported from the exporting the license code file again.
NetEco is incorrect. revocation code file.

license information code between the NetEco between the NetEco client and
file from the NetEco. client and server is server.
abnormal.

I-V Curve Diagnosis
license information file incorrectly selected for and export the license information
NetEco is incorrect. information file.
11 There is no License The SmartLogger software Upgrade the SmartLogger.

Management function version does not support
on the WebUI of the the license management
SmartLogger. function.
12 Failed to export the The SmartLogger is Fix the SmartLogger.

license application file abnormal.
from the SmartLogger.
license application file incorrectly selected for and export the license application
SmartLogger is incorrect. application file.
14 Failed to upload the ● The SmartLogger is ● Fix the SmartLogger.

license file on the abnormal. ● Contact the supplier or Huawei
SmartLogger. ● The license file customer service center to
(package) name or obtain the license file
format is abnormal. (package).
15 Failed to load the license 1. The communication 1. Fix the communication

file on the SmartLogger. between the between the SmartLogger and
inverter is disconnected. 2. Contact the supplier or Huawei
2. The license file does customer service center and
not match the inverter purchase the Smart I-V Curve
SN. Diagnosis function or apply for
3. The inverter software a license.
version does not 3. Upgrade the inverter.
support the license 4. Upgrade the SmartLogger.
4. The NetEco software
version does not
support the license
16 Failed to revoke the The communication Fix the communication between

license on the between the SmartLogger the SmartLogger and the inverter.
SmartLogger. and the inverter breaks
down.

license revocation code abnormal.
file from the
SmartLogger.

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license revocation code incorrectly selected for and export the license revocation
file exported from the exporting the license code file again.
SmartLogger is incorrect. revocation code file.

license information file abnormal.
from the SmartLogger.
license information file incorrectly selected for and export the license information
SmartLogger is incorrect. information file.
21 Failed to load the license 1. The inverter SN does 1. Load the license file that
file on the app. not match the license matches the inverter SN.
file. 2. Repair the communication
2. Communication between the app and inverter.
between the app and
inverter is disconnected.
22 Failed to revoke the 1. The paired inverter is 1. Select the correct inverter for
license file on the app. incorrect. pairing.
2. Communication 2. Repair the communication
between the app and between the app and inverter.
inverter is disconnected.
5.2 Others
1 The inverter does not 1. The Smart I-V Curve 1. Check your inverter version and
support the Smart I-V Diagnosis function is ensure that the Smart I-V Curve
Curve Diagnosis unavailable in the Diagnosis function is available
function. inverter version. in the version.
2. The Smart I-V Curve 2. Load the Smart I-V Curve
Diagnosis license is not Diagnosis license.
loaded. 3. Apply for a new license for
3. The Smart I-V Curve Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis.
Diagnosis license has
expired.
2 Smart I-V Curve 1. Irradiance fluctuations Restart Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis
Diagnosis failed. are too large. when the irradiance meets the
2. The irradiance is low. requirement.

I-V Curve Diagnosis
User Manual A FAQ
A FAQ
Question: Does Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis work when the strings connected to the
same MPPT circuit have different numbers of modules?
Answer: If the NetEco 1000S version is iManager NetEco 1000S
V100R003C00SPC170 or later, Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis works when the strings
connected to the same MPPT circuit have different numbers of modules.

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Indicates a hazard with a high level of risk

Indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk

Indicates a hazard with a low level of risk

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation

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Supplements the important information in the

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About This Document................................................................................................................ ii

3 Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis License Management............................................................ 7

4 Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis...................................................................................................16

5 Common Faults Troubleshooting...................................................................................... 32

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2.1 Huawei Commercial Inverter + Huawei

Device/Software Model Version

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Device/Software Model Version

SUN2000 APP Android system 3.2.00.009 or later

SmartLogger1000A All versions

SmartLogger3000 All versions

NetEco 1000S iManager NetEco 1000S

2.2 Huawei Distributed Smart Inverters + Huawei

Huawei distributed smart SUN2000L-4.95KTL-JP SUN2000L

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Device/Software Model Version

SmartLogger SmartLogger1000-10 SmartLogger

SmartLogger1000A All versions

NetEco NetEco 1000S NetEco 1000S

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3 Smart I-V Curve Diagnosis License

3.1 License Description

License Application Procedure (Huawei Commercial Smart Inverter +

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License Application Procedure (Huawei distributed smart inverters + Huawei

3.2 License Management on the NetEco

Figure 3-1 License management

Step 3 Perform operations according to Table 3-1.

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Table 3-1 Operations related to license management

Exporting The license 1. Select the License Application tab.

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Task Task Description Procedure

Loading If the license has 1. Select the License Loading tab.

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Task Task Description Procedure

Revoking Before a device is 1. Select the License Revocation tab.

3.3 License Management Through the SmartLogger

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Figure 3-3 License management

Step 2 Perform operations according to Table 3-2.

Table 3-2 Operations related to license management

Querying For routine O&M, 1. Choose License information to view the

Exporting The license 1. Choose License application.

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