Solar Plug-RWB1 User Manual

Solar Plug-RWB1

RS232 To Wi-Fi+BLE Collector

User Manual
V 1.50

Product Features

 Supports WiFi 802.11b/g/n wireless standards

 Adopting RISC architecture SOC chip, with a maximum frequency of 160MHz, 276KB RAM,
2MB Flash, based on FreeRTOS system

 Support BLE 5.0 for diagnostic or local Bluetooth debugging and data collection functions

 Supports RS232 to WiFi data transmission, with a maximum serial port speed of
460800bps

 Support Solar Of Things energy management platform, web page or APP to monitor
energy data

 Power supply: 5-16VDC

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS....................................................................................................................2

FIGURE .............................................................................................................................................3

TABLE ...............................................................................................................................................3

1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................4

1.1. Overview ...........................................................................................................................4
1.2. Product Parameters .........................................................................................................4
1.3. Main Application Areas ...................................................................................................5

2. HARDWARE INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................6

2.1. Product Appearance Diagram ........................................................................................6
2.2. Solar Plug-RWB1 Interface Pin Definition .....................................................................6
2.3. Solar Plug-RWB1 Indicator Light And Button Functions ............................................8
2.4. Internal Antenna ...............................................................................................................8
2.5. Solar Plug-RWB1 Mechanical Dimensions ...................................................................9
2.6. Product Number .............................................................................................................10

APPENDIX A: CONTACT INFORMATION ....................................................................................11

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FIGURE
Figure 1. Product Appearance Diagram.......................................................................................................... 6
Figure 2. RJ45 Pin .......................................................................................................................................... 6
Figure 3. -R version appearance .................................................................................................................... 7
Figure 4. Front Indicator Light And Reset Button Of The Product ................................................................... 8
Figure 5. PCB Antenna Area .......................................................................................................................... 9
Figure 6. Solar Plug-RWB1-XX Mechanical Dimensions ................................................................................ 9
Figure 7. Solar Plug-RWB1-XXR Mechanical Dimensions ........................................................................... 10
Figure 8. Solar Plug-RWB1 Product Number Definition ................................................................................ 10

TABLE

Solar Plug-RWB1 Product Technical Parameters .................................................................................. 4

Interface Sub Models And Pin Definition Diagram .................................................................................. 7
Solar Plug-RWB1 Pin Description .......................................................................................................... 7
Solar Plug-RWB1 Indicator Light And Key Definition.............................................................................. 8

History

V 1.0 2023-08-14 First Edition

V 1.1 2023-09-26 Update -01，-02 type GND pin difination.

V 1.2 2023-10-17 Update product appearance.

V 1.3 2023-11-14 Add -50 sub type.

V 1.4 2024-05-07 Add -51 sub type.

V 1.41 2024-06-07 Add -52、53 sub type.

V 1.42 2024-06-10 Add -05 sub type.

V 1.43 2024-09-10 Add -06 sub type.

V 1.50 2025-09-05 Update Size information

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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1.1. Overview

The Solar Plug-RWB1 acquisition rod adopts a Wi Fi+BLE data transmission method, which
facilitates the collection and monitoring of data from inverters, energy storage devices, and other
devices.

The Solar Plug-RWB1 is equipped with rich network protocols and an integrated RS232 data
transmission interface, without the need for any driver, making it convenient for traditional serial
devices to connect and use. It is compatible with four-color photovoltaic energy management and is
suitable for the photovoltaic energy industry. You can log in to the photovoltaic platform to view the
platform's functions in detail.

1.2. Product Parameters

Solar Plug-RWB1 Product Technical Parameters

Classification Parameters
System Information
Processor/Main
RISC 160MHz
Frequency
Flash 2MB
RAM 276KB
Operating System FreeRTOS
Wi-Fi Interface
Wireless
802.11 b/g/n
Standards
Frequency Range 2.412GHz ~ 2.472GHz
Network Mode STA/AP
Security Type WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK/WPA3-SAE
Encryption WEP64/WEP128/TKIP/AES
802.11b: +17dBm ± 1.5dBm (@11Mbps)
Transmitting
802.11g: +15dBm ± 1.5dBm (@54Mbps)
Power
802.11n: +14dBm ± 1.5dBm (@HT20, MCS7)
802.11b: -96dBm (@1Mbps)
802.11b: -89dBm (@11Mbps)
Receiving 802.11g: -91dBm (@6Mbps)
Sensitivity 802.11g: -76dBm (@54Mbps)
802.11n: -91dBm (@MCS0)
802.11n: -73dBm (@MCS7)
Antenna Option PCB Internal Antenna
BLE Interface
Wireless
BLE5.0
Standards
Frequency Range 2.402GHz ~ 2.480GHz

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Transmitting
Max 15dBm
Power
Receiving
-97dBm
Sensitivity
Serial Port
Number of Port 1
Interface
RS232
Standard
Data Bit 7，8
Stop Bit 1，2
Check Bit None，Even，Odd
Baud Rate TTL：1200 bps~460800 bps
Flow Control No flow control
Software
Collocation
APP
Method
Firmware update Serial port or OTA network upgrade
基本参数
Size 66mm x 19.8mm x 10.8mm
Working
-40 ~ 85°
Temperature
Storage
-45 ~ 105°C， 5 ~ 95% RH（无凝水）
Environment
Input Voltage 5~16VDC
Average Current <30mA@9V
Average Power
180mW
Consumption

1.3. Main Application Areas

The Solar Plug-RWB1 connects serial devices to the Internet and transmits serial data in
accordance with the TCP/IP protocol.
⚫ Monitoring of photovoltaic solar energy and energy storage;

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2. HARDWARE INTRODUCTION
Solar Plug-RWB1 is a WiFi+BLE solution for serial device networking, which enables data
transmission through routers, making product integration very easy.

2.1. Product Appearance Diagram

The product appearance diagram is as follows.

Figure 1. Product Appearance Diagram

2.2. Solar Plug-RWB1 Interface Pin Definition

The RJ45 pin labels are shown in the following figure. The product sub models support different
wire sequence types, and corresponding wire sequence models need to be selected according to
actual needs.

The Solar Plug RWB1 defaults to using RS232 level format. If the actual product requires the use
of RS485 or TTL electrical interfaces, please contact our company for further details.

Figure 2. RJ45 Pin

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Interface Sub Models And Pin Definition Diagram

Sub
Interface
Model PIN1 PIN2 PIN3 PIN4 PIN5 PIN6 PIN7 PIN8
Form
Code
-01 RS232 RXD TXD VCC NC NC NC NC GND
-01R RS232 RXD TXD VCC NC NC NC NC GND
-02 RS232 TXD RXD VCC NC NC NC NC GND
-03 RS232 TXD RXD NC VCC NC NC NC GND
-04 RS232 RXD TXD NC VCC NC NC NC GND
-04R RS232 RXD TXD VCC NC NC NC NC GND
-05 RS232 RXD GND TXD VCC NC NC NC NC
-06 RS232 NC VCC RXD NC GND TXD NC NC
-06R RS232 NC VCC RXD NC GND TXD NC NC
-50 RS485 GND GND RS485 B- VCC VCC RS485 A+ NC NC
-51 RS485 RS485 A+ RS485 B- NC VCC NC NC NC GND
-52 RS485 VCC GND NC NC NC NC RS485 A+ RS485 B-
-53 RS485 RS485 B- RS485 A+ NC VCC NC NC NC GND
-53R RS485 RS485 B- RS485 A+ NC VCC NC NC NC GND
-55 RS485 RS485 A+ RS485 B- NC NC NC NC VCC GND
-56 RS485 RS485 B- RS485 A+ GND NC NC VCC NC NC
RS485 RS485
-57 RS485 VCC VCC RS485 B- RS485 A+ GND GND
B- A+

R means reverse.

Figure 3. -R version appearance

Solar Plug-RWB1 Pin Description

Signal
Signal Type Description
Description
VCC P 5~16VDC power supply input
GND P GND Ground

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Signal
Signal Type Description
Description
TXD O RS232 level serial port output
RXD- I RS232 level serial port input
<Description>:
I — Input; O — Output; Power—Power supply
NC — No Connection

2.3. Solar Plug-RWB1 Indicator Light And Button Functions

There are 4 LED indicator lights and a Reload reset button on the front of the product.

Figure 4. Front Indicator Light And Reset Button Of The Product

Solar Plug-RWB1 Indicator Light And Key Definition

Pin Description Network Signal Note

Name Type
Power indicator On: Power supply is normal
PWR PWR O
light Off: Abnormal power supply
Off: No data interaction
Off for 0.3 seconds, on for 0.9 seconds: serial port
Serial port
outputs data
COM transmission COM O
Off for 0.3 seconds, on for 0.3 seconds: serial port
indicator light
receives data
On: Bidirectional sending and receiving.
Off for 0.3 seconds, on for 3 seconds: Connect to the
Network status router in STA mode
NET NET O
indicator light Off for 0.3 seconds, on for 0.3 seconds: STA is not
connected to the router
Server connection On: Connected to server
SRV SRV O
indicator light Off: Not connected to the server
The default height is high. Press and hold this key
Reload Reset Button Reload I (>4S) and release it to restore the module to its
factory settings.

2.4. Internal Antenna

When using a built-in antenna in the product(red area), the following precautions for built-in
antennas must be observed:

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✓ The antenna should be kept away from metal and should not be placed inside products
wrapped in metal;

Figure 5. PCB Antenna Area

2.5. Solar Plug-RWB1 Mechanical Dimensions

The dimensions of different sub models of Solar Plug-RWB1 are defined as follows (in
millimeters).

Figure 6. Solar Plug-RWB1-XX Mechanical Dimensions

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Figure 7. Solar Plug-RWB1-XXR Mechanical Dimensions

2.6. Product Number

According to customer requirements, Solar Plug RWB1 provides different configuration versions, as
follows:

Figure 8. Solar Plug-RWB1 Product Number Definition

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APPENDIX A: CONTACT INFORMATION

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Website: www.hi-flying.com

Contact person:

Sales: [email protected]
Support: [email protected]
Service: [email protected]
Business: [email protected]
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