AccuEnergy AcuLink 810 User manual

AcuLink 810
Data Acquisition Server
User's Manual

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of publication, however, Accuenergy assumes no responsibility for any errors which may
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.
Accuenergy shall not be responsible or liable for any damages or injuries caused by improper
meter installation and/or operation.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Overview..............................................................................................6
Chapter 2: Functional Description.......................................................................6
2.1 Hardware Specications.............................................................................................. 6
2.2 Power ............................................................................................................................. 6
2.3 Communication ............................................................................................................ 6
2.4 Inputs ............................................................................................................................. 7
2.5 Environment ................................................................................................................. 7
Chapter 3: Appearance and Dimensions ............................................................8
Chapter 4: Installation...........................................................................................9
4.1 Installation Checklist .................................................................................................... 9
4.1.1 Optional Hardware:........................................................................................... 9
4.1.2 LAN Information ............................................................................................... 9
4.1.3 Installation Safety Requirements and Considerations ..............................10
4.2 Powering the unit .......................................................................................................10
Chapter 5: LED Description.................................................................................11
5.1 AcuMesh LEDs............................................................................................................. 11
5.2 WiFi LEDs .....................................................................................................................12
5.3 RS485 LEDs..................................................................................................................13
Chapter 6: Initializing the AcuLink 810..............................................................14
6.1 Accessing the AcuLink 810 Web Interface ...............................................................14
6.1.1 Method 1 - Direct Connection via Ethernet..................................................14
6.1.2 Method 2 - Using WIFI to connect to the Meters Web Interface ...............18
6.2 Dashboard...................................................................................................................21
6.2.1 About Page ....................................................................................................... 22
Chapter 7: Device Templates..............................................................................23
7.1 Modbus Templates.....................................................................................................23
7.1.1 Import Template..............................................................................................24
7.1.2 New Template..................................................................................................25

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7.1.3 Typical Energy Meter Template .....................................................................29
7.1.4 Creating Template from CSV .........................................................................31
7.2 BACnet Template........................................................................................................33
7.2.1 Import Template..............................................................................................34
7.2.2 Convert from EPICS File ..................................................................................34
Chapter 8: System Settings.................................................................................37
8.1 Network .......................................................................................................................37
8.1.1 Ethernet ........................................................................................................... 37
8.1.2 WiFi.................................................................................................................... 38
8.1.3 HTTP Proxy ...................................................................................................... 39
8.1.4 RSTP .................................................................................................................40
8.1.5 Default Routing Interface ...............................................................................41
8.2 Time & Date.................................................................................................................42
8.3 Remote Access ............................................................................................................43
8.4 User Management .....................................................................................................45
Chapter 9: Protocols ............................................................................................46
9.1 Modbus........................................................................................................................46
9.1.1 RS485 Devices.................................................................................................. 46
9.1.2 USB Devices......................................................................................................47
9.1.3 Adding Modbus RTU Device........................................................................... 47
9.1.4 TCP Devices ...................................................................................................... 51
9.1.5 Adding Modbus TCP Device ........................................................................... 51
9.1.6 Modbus Gateway Function ............................................................................54
9.2 AcuMesh ......................................................................................................................55
9.2.1 Local Conguration ......................................................................................... 56
9.2.2 Scan & Remote Conguration........................................................................57
9.2.3 AcuMesh Diagnostics ......................................................................................60
9.2.4 Adding AcuMesh Device ................................................................................. 61
9.2.5 Search Modbus Device ...................................................................................63
9.3 Modbus Polling ...........................................................................................................65
9.4 BACnet .........................................................................................................................67

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9.4.1 BACnet MS/TP .................................................................................................. 67
9.4.2 Adding BACnet MS/TP device.........................................................................69
9.4.3 BACnet IP.......................................................................................................... 71
9.4.4 Adding BACnet IP device.................................................................................72
9.4.5 Search BACnet Device.....................................................................................75
9.4.6 BACnet Gateway .............................................................................................. 76
9.4.7 BBMD ................................................................................................................77
9.5 MQTT Protocol ............................................................................................................78
9.5.1 MQTT General Settings................................................................................... 78
9.5.2 MQTT Authentication...................................................................................... 79
9.5.3 MQTT Encryption.............................................................................................79
9.5.4 Last Will & Testament .....................................................................................80
9.5.5 Device Publishing ...........................................................................................81
9.6 SNMP............................................................................................................................82
9.6.1 MIB File .............................................................................................................83
9.7 MBus ...........................................................................................................................83
9.7.1 Adding MBus Device .......................................................................................83
Chapter 10: Device Readings..............................................................................88
Chapter 11: Digital Inputs...................................................................................89
Chapter 12: Alarms ..............................................................................................91
12.1 Device Alarm .............................................................................................................91
12.2 Alarm Log ..................................................................................................................93
12.3 Email Alarm Notications ........................................................................................94
Chapter 13: Data Logging....................................................................................96
13.1 Data Loggers .............................................................................................................96
13.1.1 Rapid Logger .................................................................................................. 98
13.2 Post Channels ........................................................................................................... 99

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13.2.1 HTTP Post Method ........................................................................................99
13.2.2 FTP Post Method .........................................................................................101
13.3 Downloading Data..................................................................................................102
13.4 AcuCloud ................................................................................................................103
Chapter 14: Network Diagnostics ................................................................... 108
Chapter 15: Maintenance ................................................................................ 113
15.1 System Status..........................................................................................................113
15.2 Event Log .................................................................................................................113
Chapter 16: Firmware Update......................................................................... 115
16.1 Manual Update .......................................................................................................115
16.2 Remote Update.......................................................................................................118
Chapter 17: Reset Button................................................................................. 121

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Chapter 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.
Chapter 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
NOTES: 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
2.3 Communication
• Protocols Supported: Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, BACnet MS/TP, BACnet IP, HTTP/
HTTPS, FTP, NTP, SMTP, RSTP, MQTT, MBus, SNMP, SunSpec
• LAN: 2 x RJ45 10/100 Ethernet, full half duplex, auto polarity

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• WIFI: 802.11 b/g/n, 2.4GHz
• USB: USB expansion port, USB 2.0 Host
2.4 Inputs
• RS485 Port: RS485 Modbus, supports up to 32 external devices (expandable)
• Baud Rate: 9600-115200 bps
• USB Port: Modbus via RS485-USB converter, supports up to 32 external devices
• 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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AcuLink 810 Data Aquisition Server
Chapter 3: Appearance and Dimensions
DATA ACQUSITION SERVER
159.9mm (6.3”)
90mm (3.5”)
10mm
Physical Size: 6.3" x 3.5" x 1.23" (159.9mm x 90mm x 32.2mm)