For systems with TS4, a Cloud Connect Advanced (CCA) and TAP/Gateway are only required for data logging or rapid shutdown. If monitoring and rapid shutdown are not desired, TS4-O and TS4-L can be i...
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See also: "Network 101 - Cloud Connect Advanced/Cloud Connect/Management Unit."
Identify your Tigo Data Logger
There are three Tigo data loggers:
Cloud Connect Advanced (CCA)
Cloud Connect
Ma...
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This article addresses the basic concepts of Tigo communication and the need for network functionality.
Tigo TS4 Systems are managed by data loggers that require access to the Internet. The in...
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Introduction
When your Tigo system completes the Discovery process, the automatic shutdown features of TS4-S, -O, and -L are enabled. This means that the system's TS4's will require communication f...
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The communication/control circuits of the TAPs and Gateways associated with Tigo Optimizers and Smart Modules system fall under the following NEC Articles:
NEC Article 300, Wiring Methods and Mate...
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Do I have TAP or Gateway?
TAP is a new iteration on the Tigo Gateway. To determine if you have TAP or Gateway, see below and our article TAP vs Gateway.
TAP (Tigo Access Point) ...
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No, a fuse is not needed because the power supplies for all of Tigo's System management devices (Cloud Connect Advanced, Cloud Connect and MMU) draw less than 1A. They can be installed on minimally...
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This article covers how to change the WiFi network settings on your Tigo Cloud Connect (CC).
The Tigo CC is the second generation data logger and can be connected to the Internet via wired (Ethern...
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This article covers potential internet connection issues, you may experience with the Tigo Cloud Connect (CC).
The Tigo CCA (cloud connect advanced) is the third generation of data logger, and ca...
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This article covers potential internet connection issues, you may experience with the Tigo Cloud Connect (CC).
The Tigo CC is the second generation of data logger, and can be connected to the inter...
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This article covers potential internet connection issues, you may experience with the Tigo Maximizer Management Unit (MMU).
The Tigo MMU is the first generation of data logger, and it requires a ...
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NOTE: It is very important to verify all clips are closed properly to guarantee weatherproof sealing of the TAP cover.
Note: Although we recommend use of a cable designed for RS-485 communications ...
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Cloud Connect Advanced (CCA) consumes, on average up to 3 Watts.
A single TAP or Gateway consumes, on average 0.5 Watts.
A CCA with the maximum of 7 TAPs consumes, on average, approximately 6.5 Wa...
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This article explains how to replace a legacy MMU with a CC or CCA.
NOTE: The MMU enclosure can be re-used with your new data logger installed inside.
First, change the logger serial number to th...
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The Tigo TAP and Gateway facilitate communication between the Cloud Connect Advanced and the TS4 module electronics. They are normally mounted to the frame of one of the PV modules in the array. ...
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If the Discovery process fails, verify the following:
System configuration is complete
Cloud Connect Advanced (CCA)/Cloud Connect/MMU has an active Internet connection and has downloaded the syste...
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