AccuEnergy AcuLink 810 User manual

AcuLink 810
Data Acquisition Server
User's Manual

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The information contained in this document is believed to be accurate at the time
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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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)

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Chapter 4: Installation
Chapter 4: Installation
4.1 Installation Checklist
The following materials are required for the AcuLink 810 installation:
• AcuLink 810 Data Acquisition Server
• Ethernet Cat 5 Cable (Required for LAN or direct computer to AcuLink 810 connection)
• Power Supply (24V)
• WIFI Antenna
4.1.1 Optional Hardware:
• Additional Modbus RTU devices
• 2 wire Modbus/RS485 connection
4.1.2 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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4.1.3 Installation Safety Requirements and Considerations
• Field wiring must have a rating of higher than 70oC; Stranded wiring
• Intend for indoor use
• Altitude: 2000 meters
• Overvoltage Category: II
• Pollution Degree: 2
4.2 Powering the unit
• The power supply of the AcuLink 810 is rated for 24Vdc.
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V+ V+ V- V-
GND N L
24Vdc Output
Power Supply
100-240Vac Input
Power Supply
100-240Vac-24Vdc Power Supply

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Chapter 5: LED Description
Chapter 5: LED Description
There are a total of 13 LEDs on the AcuLink 810 data acquisition server and each represent
di󳆁erent functions pertaining to the unit.
With the exception of the blue power LED, the remaining LEDs can be divided into three
groups:
5.1 AcuMesh LEDs
The AcuMesh has a total of six LEDs which are related to the AcuMesh status.
• RSSI
• There are three RSSI LEDs which indicate the signal strength of the incoming signal.
• 3 LEDs would indicate Excellent signal strength
• 2 LEDs would indicate good signal strength
• 1 LED would indicate poor signal strength
• 0 LED would indicate bad sing
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• ASSOC
• Indicates that the transceiver is powered on or it is communicating. The Red LED is
ON when powered, and brie󳆃y ON or 󳆃ashing during RF transmission.
• RX
• Indicates that the transceiver is receiving data.
• TX
• Indicates that the transceiver is transmitting data.
5.2 WiFi LEDs
The WiFi has a total of 3 LEDs which are related to the WiFi status.
• AP MODE
• when ON Indicates that the WiFi is working in Access Point Mode
• STATION MODE
• when ON indicates that the WiFi is working in Station Mode
• STATUS
• When ON indicates that the WiFi is working and functioning properly.

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5.3 RS485 LEDs
The RS485 has a total of 3 LEDs which are related to the RS485 status.
• COMM OK
• When ON indicates that all RS485 and USB devices in RS485 network are online and is
represented by a green LED.
• COMM ISSUE
• When ON indicates that some of the devices in the RS485 network are o󳆁line and is
represented by a yellow LED
• NO COMM
• When ON indicates that all RS485 devices in the RS485 network are o󳆁line and is rep-
resented by a red LED

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Chapter 6: Initializing the AcuLink 810
The AcuLink 810 has a web interface that users can access to con󳆂gure the gateway set-
tings and view device data. The AcuLink 810 gateway has two Ethernet ports and also sup-
ports communication 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
using the di󳆁erent methods.
6.1 Accessing the AcuLink 810 Web Interface
6.1.1 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 .
• The following page will open, click on
Properties .
• Double click on
Ethernet , or right click on Ethernet and select Properties .

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• The following page will open, select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click on
Properties .
• Select the option
Use the following IP address : and change the IP address of the comput-
er. 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 an internet browser and type in the AcuLink 810 IP address of 192.168.8.101 , a
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
view .
• 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 Google
Chrome, or FireFox.
6.1.2 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 antenna
is installed on the unit.