AccuEnergy AcuLink 810 User manual

AcuLink 810
Data Acquisition Server
User's Manual
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appear here and reserves the right to make changes without notice. Please ask the local
representative for latest product speci󳆂cations before ordering.
Please read this manual carefully before installation, operation and maintenance of the
AcuLink810 series meter. The following symbols in this manual are used to provide warning of
danger or risk during the installation and operation of the meters.
Electric Shock Symbol: Carries information about procedures which must be
followed to reduce the risk of electric shock and danger to personal health.
Safety Alert Symbol: Carries information about circumstances which if not
considered may result in injury or death.
Prior to maintenance and repair, the equipment must be de-energized and grounded. All
maintenance work must be performed by quali󳆂ed, competent accredited professionals who
have received formal training and have experience with high voltage and current devices.
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meter installation and/or operation.
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Table of Contents
1. Overview .............................................................................................................4
2. Functional Description......................................................................................4
2.1 Hardware Specications.............................................................................................. 4
2.2 Power ............................................................................................................................. 4
2.3 Communication ............................................................................................................ 5
2.4 Inputs ............................................................................................................................. 5
2.5 Environment ................................................................................................................. 5
3. Appearance and Dimensions ...........................................................................6
4. Installation..........................................................................................................7
4.1 Installation Checklist .................................................................................................... 7
4.2 Hardware installation................................................................................................... 8
4.2.1 Powering the unit .............................................................................................. 8
4.2.2 RS485 Network .................................................................................................. 9
4.2.3 Digital Input Setup...........................................................................................10
5. Initializing the AcuLink 810.............................................................................11
5.1 Accessing the AcuLink 810 Web Interface ...............................................................11
5.1.1 Method 1 - Direct Connection via Ethernet..................................................11
5.1.2 Method 2 - Using WIFI to connect to the Meters Web Interface ...............16
6. AcuLink 810 User Interface.............................................................................18
6.1 Modbus Template ......................................................................................................18
6.2 Adding Devices to the AcuLink 810 ..........................................................................20
6.2.1 Modbus-TCP/IP ................................................................................................23
6.2.2 Modbus-RTU ....................................................................................................23
6.2.3 Modbus Gateway Function ............................................................................26
Adding Modbus Gateway Device ............................................................ 26
6.3 Viewing Data of Modbus Devices ............................................................................27
6.3.1 Conguration ...................................................................................................29
6.4 Deleting Modbus Devices from AcuLink 810 ..........................................................30
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6.5 Alarms ..........................................................................................................................31
6.5.1 How to create alarm.......................................................................................31
6.5.2 How to view alarm........................................................................................... 32
6.6 Digital Inputs ...............................................................................................................33
6.7 Logs .............................................................................................................................. 35
6.7.1 Alarm Logs........................................................................................................ 35
6.7.2 Event Logs ........................................................................................................ 36
6.8 System Settings...........................................................................................................36
6.9 Date & Time.................................................................................................................37
6.10 Network Settings ...................................................................................................... 38
6.10.1 WIFI .................................................................................................................38
6.10.2 Ethernet 1....................................................................................................... 40
6.10.3 Ethernet 2....................................................................................................... 41
6.11 Email (SMTP)..............................................................................................................42
6.12 Alarm Notication .................................................................................................... 43
6.13 Post Channels ..........................................................................................................43
6.13.1 HTTP Post Method ........................................................................................43
6.13.2 FTP Post Method ...........................................................................................44
6.14 Data Logging ............................................................................................................. 45
6.15 AcuCloud ...................................................................................................................47
6.16 Data Management.................................................................................................... 51
6.16.1 Download Data..............................................................................................51
Delete Data ................................................................................................ 51
6.16.2 Users Password ....................................................................................................52
6.16.3 Firmware Update...................................................................................................52
Manual Firmware Update ........................................................................53
Remote Firmware Update........................................................................54
6.17 Network Diagnostics ................................................................................................57
7. LED Description................................................................................................61
7.1 AcuMesh LEDs............................................................................................................. 61
7.2 WiFi LEDs .....................................................................................................................62
7.3 RS485 LEDs.................................................................................................................. 62
8. Reset Button.....................................................................................................63
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1. Overview
The AcuLink 810 is an intelligent data acquisition server and gateway that allows users to
collect data from all Accuenergy meters, sensors and other third party devices.
The AcuLink collects and logs time-stamped data from connected downstream devices (se-
rial or Ethernet), and is able to store this data locally in non volatile memory. When using
Ethernet it is possible to push or pull data using HTTP or FTP protocols as well as pushing
data to di󳆁erent web-based energy management systems or any front end software plat-
form. There is no software required for the AcuLink as all con󳆂guration is done from the
gateways web interface.
2. Functional Description
2.1 Hardware Specications
• Disk Capacity: 8 GB RAM
• Interval Recording: 1-1440 minutes, user selectable
• LEDs: Power, Ethernet, WiFi, Modbus TX/RX, AcuMesh
2.2 Power
Power Supply: 24VDC, 500mA
NOTE: This unit is to be sourced by a Class 2 power supply with the following output:
24VDC, 500mA min not to exceed 8A.
Isolation: RJ45 Ethernet 1500Vrms
RS485 2500Vrms
Digital Input 5000Vrms
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2.3 Communication
• Protocols Supported: Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP, SNTP, SMTP
• LAN: 2 x RJ45 10/100 Ethernet, full half duplex, auto polarity
• WIFI: 802.11 b/g/n, 2.4GHz
• USB: USB expansion port, USB 2.0 Host
2.4 Inputs
Serial Port: RS485 Modbus, supports up to 32 external devices (expandable)
Baud Rate: 9600-115200 bps
Digital Input: 8 pulse counters
Input Voltage Range: 8-28Vdc
Input Current (Max): 8mA
Start Voltage: 15V
Stop Voltage: 5V
Pulse Frequency (Max): 100Hz, 50% Duty Ratio (5ms ON and 5ms OFF)
2.5 Environment
• North America: -25 to 70 degrees Celsius, 90% RH, non-condensing
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Chapter 3: Appearance & Dimensions
3. Appearance and Dimensions
DATA ACQUSITION SERVER
159.9mm (6.3”)
90mm (3.5”)
10mm
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4. Installation
4.1 Installation Checklist
The following materials are required for the AcuLink 810 installation:
• AcuLink 810 Data Acquisition Server
• Ethernet Connection
• Ethernet Cat 5 Cable (Required for LAN or direct computer to AcuLink 810 connection)
• Power Supply (24V)
• WIFI Antenna
Optional Hardware:
• Additional Modbus RTU devices
• 2 wire Modbus/RS485 connection
LAN Information
• Ethernet 10/100MB connection point (router/switch)
• IP address and subnet mask (Check with system administrator)
• Gateway Address (Check with system administrator)
• DNS server address (Check with system administrator)
159.9mm (6.3”)
32.2mm
(1.27”)
6.8mm
32.2mm
(1.27”)
35mm
10mm
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4.2 Hardware installation
The AcuLink 810 is DIN rail mounted, a standard 35 mm DIN rail can be used.
4.2.1 Powering the unit
• The power supply of the AcuLink 810 is rated for 24Vdc.
DATA ACQUSITION SERVER
+V -V
24Vdc
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4.2.2 RS485 Network
The AcuLink 810 gateway supports RS485 serial communication. Users can setup an RS485
connection to the AcuLink with any Accuenergy or third party device. If connecting multiple
devices or 'daisy chaining' the devices together, ensure that a unique device address (Mod-
bus Slave ID) is con󳆂gured for each RS485 device. The AcuLink 810 can support up to 32
external RS485 devices.
NOTE: A termination resistor at the end of the RS485 network is optional when daisy chain-
ing multiple devices. If using resistor a termination value of 150 ohms can be used.
DATA ACQUSITION SERVER
Third Party Modbus
Device
Acuvim II Series meter
AcuRev 2000 Series meter
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4.2.3 Digital Input Setup
The AcuLink 810 has 8 Digital Input channels. Each Digital Input can be used as an input
pulse counter.
Each channel has two terminals, a DI terminal and a DI COM terminal. In pulse output cir-
cuits a closed loop is required for the pulse to be generated. In the Image below you will see
a closed circuit on Digital Inputs 1 and 6. The positive output is connected to the DI channel
input and negative output is connected to the DI Common input.
DATA ACQUSITION SERVER
Water Meter Pulse
Output
+
-
Energy Meter Pulse
Output
+
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Chapter 5: Initializing the AcuLink 810
5. Initializing the AcuLink 810
The AcuLink 810 has a web interface that users can access to con󳆂gure settings and view
device data. The AcuLink 810 gateway has two Ethernet ports and also supports communi-
cation via WIFI.
The default IP addresses and default modes are:
Ethernet 1: 192.168.8.101
Ethernet 2: DHCP
WIFI: Access Point Mode
The following will outline the methods on how to initially access the meters web interface.
5.1 Accessing the AcuLink 810 Web Interface
5.1.1 Method 1 - Direct Connection via Ethernet
For the direct connection method, there must be an Ethernet connection from the Eth-
ernet 1 port on the AcuLink and a computer.
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Next in order to access the web interface, the computers IP address must be con󳆂g-
ured within the same subnet as the AcuLink Ethernet 1 IP address. The Ethernet 1
port has a default IP address of 192.168.8.101. The following outlines how to change
the computers IP:
• Start by accessing the control panel of the computer and select 'Network and
Internet'.
• Select 'Network and Sharing Center'.
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• On the left panel of the screen, select 'Change adapter settings'
• Double click on 'Ethernet', or right click on 'Ethernet' and select 'Properties'.
• The following page will open, click on 'Properties'.
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• The following page will open, select 'Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click on
'Properties'.
• Select 'Use the following IP address:' and change the IP address of the computer. The
AcuLink 810 Ethernet 1 address is 192.168.8.101, the computers IP will need to be within the
same subnet. The IP of the computer can be 192.168.8.xxx, where xxx can be any number
ranging from 1-254. For the example an IP address of 192.168.8.10 is used.
NOTE: The computers IP address and the AcuLink 810 Ethernet 1 IP address cannot be the
same.
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• Once all settings are complete click on 'OK' to con󳆂rm the network changes.
• Then open up a internet browser and type in the AcuLink 810 IP address of
192.168.8.101, the following login screen will be prompted.
• There are two Access Levels, 'Viewer' and 'Admin'.
• Viewer allows users to only view and read data, the password for this user level
is viewer.
• Admin allows users to read data, as well as change and modify all settings of
the AcuLink 810, the password for this user level is admin.
NOTE: The recommended internet browsers to access the 810's web interface is Goo-
gle Chrome, or FireFox.
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By default the AcuLink 810 has its WIFI mode set as AP (Access Point) mode, where the
AcuLink 810 acts as a wireless access point allowing other wireless devices to connect
and access the gateway.
To connect to the AcuLink via AP mode, search for the SSID in the list of wireless net-
works.
The SSID will be by default AcuLink810-WIFI-S8Pxxxxxxxx, where the 'S8Pxxxxxxxx' is a
unique serial number of the AcuLink gateway. The serial number of the AcuLink can be
found on the side of the unit. The password for the network is
accuenergy .
5.1.2 Method 2 - Using WIFI to connect to the Meters Web Interface
The web interface of the AcuLink can be accessed by WIFI. Ensure that the WIFI anten-
na is installed on the unit.
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Once connected to the gateways wireless network, open up an internet browser and enter in
the IP address 192.168.100.1 . The following login screen will be prompted.
• There are two Access Level, 'Viewer' and 'Admin'.
• Viewer allows users only to view and read data, the password for this user level is
view .
• Admin allows users to read data, as well as change and modify the settings of the Acu-
Link 810, the password for this user level is
admin .
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Chapter 6: AcuLink 810 User interface
6. AcuLink 810 User Interface
When you log in the to the AcuLink 810 web interface, users are directed to the 'Dashboard'.
The dashboard provides the user with a summary of all the O󳆁line Devices as well as the
Devices in Alarm.
The navigation panel on the left side of the interface allows users to access di󳆁erent settings
within the gateway.
The footer on the bottom of the web page includes the server time and date. The footer
also includes the time that the gateway was initially powered on.
6.1 Modbus Template
Modbus Templates are used in the AcuLink 810 to correctly read the metering data from
Accuenergy and third party Modbus devices. Before a device can be added to the gateway a
Modbus template for the device must 󳆂rst be uploaded and installed onto the unit.
On the left navigation panel under the 'CONFIGURATION' menu, select 'Modbus Template'.
In the Modbus templates page users can view the templates and the version number cur-
rently installed on to the AcuLink under the 'Installed' tab.
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