Ticket Statistics: New portlet documents ticket causes

As part of the VCOM range of innovations, we would like to present a new evaluation graphic: Ticket Statistics shows the distribution of causes for closed tickets and is available on both park and system level in VCOM.

You can select different time periods and narrow down the systems analyzed using the system list. Via an icon, the data can easily be exported as an image or table. Ticket causes are specified when tickets are processed or closed in the ticket system.

We would be happy to set up a list for our partners with their individual error causes in VCOM. If you're interested, please contact our team: technics-na@meteocontrol.com

Security of data loggers in PV systems

These days network devices in PV systems, especially those which perform control and measurement tasks, need to be protected against unauthorized access. We therefore recommend restricting the possibility for accessing the data loggers to a minimum. This includes not setting up a public IP address for direct access to a data logger. The port forwarding function which is offered by most Internet routers is also affected.

WEB’log – improved security features

For remote access to data loggers in the WEB’log series, you should ideally use more secure methods, e.g. virtual private networks (VPNs) with appropriate encryption.

In order to improve WEB’log security, we have integrated the following security functions into the next software update:

Password-protected web interface:
Access to websites is possible only with a password
Password-protected ftp access
Automatic prompt to change the standard password

blue’Log – new-generation security features

Live access without security risk
In conjunction with VCOM and safer’Sun Professional, the blue’Log allows live remote access without setting     up port forwarding or a VPN network. The blue’Log establishes an SSL-encrypted connection to the meteocontrol portal. You can then use this convenient, secure connection with no additional costs or configuration.

Protected transmission of measurement data
Your measurement data is protected. It is transferred securely to the meteocontrol portal via an SSL-encrypted http connection.

Protected access to the blue’Log
The web interface is only accessible througha user / password combination. Access is blocked to all processes that run on the blue’Log in the background and don't need to be visible for set-up and operating purposes.

Software modifications

All drivers
The ION 8000 Modbus energy meters from Schneider Electric are now supported.

ABB driver (Power one): Item number 421.005
Compatible with TRIO 7.5 OUTD and TRIO 50TL inverters

Advanced Energy driver: Item number 421.016
Compatible with 500TX inverter

Huawei driver: Item number 421.046
Compatible with SUN 2000 36KTL, 42KTL and 50KT inverters

Kaco driver: Item number 421.010
Compatible with blueplanet 8.6 TL3 INT and 10.0 TL3 INT inverters

Samilpower driver: Item number 421.086
Compatible with SolarRiver 1100TL, 1600TL, 2300TL, 3000TL, 3300TL, 3680TL, 4400TL and 5200TL inverters

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