If your inverters support it (or if you are using Meteocontrol’s compatible hardware), you can remotely trigger an I-V curve test on a string. This allows you to diagnose:
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| Symptom | Likely Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Missing or unsigned driver | Reinstall driver. Boot Windows in "Disable Driver Signature Enforcement" mode. | | "Unable to open COM port" error | Another software is using the port (e.g., Modbus scanner). | Close all other serial monitoring tools. Reboot the PC. | | Data is garbled/missing characters | Incorrect baud rate or parity. | Confirm logger settings (default 115200, 8N1). Reset logger to factory defaults via hardware button. | | Connection drops every 2 minutes | USB power saving enabled on laptop. | Go to Device Manager > USB Root Hub > Properties > Power Management > Uncheck "Allow computer to turn off this device." | | "Logger locked" message | Previous session did not close cleanly. | Power cycle the Meteocontrol logger (disconnect power for 10 sec). Wait 2 minutes. Reconnect VCOM. | If your inverters support it (or if you