SGE Datalogger

The core of monitoring.

The SGE Datalogger is the device we designed and produce in-house: the point where the plant begins to talk to the Operations Center. It acquires the electrical parameters from each field node and transmits them securely to the SunGuard cloud.

In the field

From 1 to several Dataloggers to acquire every type of data available on the PV field.

Datalogger SunGuard Energy S1

Device

The SunGuard Energy Dataloggers

It connects to inverters, meters, grid analyzers, field panels, Central Plant Controllers and BESS storage systems. A local buffer protects the data in case of connectivity loss; the firmware is updated remotely.

Not a third-party adapter: the physical heart of SunGuard monitoring.

Compatibility

55 brands, 3,651 devices, twenty years of installations.

The driver library covers more than fifty-five brands and 3,651 devices, including installations from the last twenty years. It communicates natively via Modbus RTU/TCP, RS-485, SunSpec — the open standard for photovoltaics — IEC 61850 and the proprietary protocols of the leading manufacturers.

No lock-in: if a device is not yet on the list, the team assesses its integration together with the project.

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Architecture

Master-Slave, multiprotocol, project-specific variants.

Scalability

Master-Slave mode

It is possible to use up to 100 dataloggers on the same plant in Master-Slave mode. In this configuration a Master datalogger collects data from all the Slave dataloggers on the network and transmits them as a single flow to the SunGuard Energy platform — simplifying communication and reducing the number of external connections. The number of available serial ports and the ability to distribute the dataloggers across the plant make it possible to optimize the wiring and cover installations of any size.

CCI

Datalogger Interface Multiprotocol

The Datalogger Interface Multiprotocol is the interface between the Central Plant Controller and the PV plant. The Central Plant Controller sends commands to the Datalogger Interface Multiprotocol, which translates them and transfers them to the inverters present on the plant; conversely, it collects the plant's data and makes it available to the Central Plant Controller in a uniform format. In this way the Central Plant Controller is relieved of the burden of knowing the protocols, brands and models of inverters present on the plant.

Tailor-made

Custom solutions

For special projects, ad hoc versions are developed (Nx models). When the standard architecture is not enough — due to connectivity requirements, number of ports, integration with proprietary systems or certified environments — the SunGuard Energy engineering team designs a custom variant, keeping the same software platform and full compatibility with the monitoring ecosystem.

Danfoss Fimer Gefran ABB Siemens Refusol Bonfiglioli Helios Soltec Valenia Sunwave Landis+Gyr DPE Electronics Actaris Siel Itron Delta ISK Santerno Italweber Friem Jema Italcoel Schuco Kostal Socomec Kaco Samil Power Fronius Solarmax Mastervolt Aros Racoma Ingeteam Sungrow Weidmuller Seneca Schneider Electric SMA Sunways Answer EMH Powerone Gavazzi AEG Power Solutions

Devices and protocols

One acquisition point, the entire fleet in the field.

PV inverters

55 brands, 3,651 devices. Drivers under continuous update, including machines from the last twenty years.

Meters and analyzers

Fiscal meters, meters and grid analyzers: measurement enters the same timeline as the inverters.

CCI, String Box, BESS

Plant Central Controllers, field panels and storage systems: a single flow to the platform.

Environmental sensors

Meteo Station and field probes, acquired together with production for the Performance Ratio.

Modbus RTU Modbus TCP RS-485 IEC 61850 SunSpec Proprietary

Main technical specifications

S Series, Interface Multiprotocol, Nx variants.

ParameterSpecifications
Available modelsS Series (1, 2, 3, 4, 5 RS485 ports) · Interface Multiprotocol · Nx (ad hoc versions for special projects)
RS485 serial portsFrom 1 to 5 (S Series) — allows dataloggers to be distributed across the plant to optimize cabling
ConnectivityEthernet · Wi-Fi
Power supply24 VDC
InstallationDIN rail mounting
Configuration interfaceIntegrated web — configuration and verification of communication with the plant devices
ScalabilityUp to 100 dataloggers on the same plant in Master-Slave mode
ApplicationsPV plants, water plants and other renewable energy plants
Interface MultiprotocolInterface between CCI and PV plant — translates CCI commands to any brand and model of inverter (compatibility with installations from the last 20+ years)
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