ComAp UC-7112-LX Plus User manual

Copyright © 2019 ComAp a.s.
Written by Jakub Suchý
Prague, Czech Republic
ComAp a.s., U Uranie 1612/14a,
170 00 Prague 7, Czech Republic
Tel: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail], www.comap-control.com User Guide
UC-7112-LX
Plus
Universal communication
module
SW version 2.0.0
1 Document information 3
2 About the Module 5
3 Setting up the Module 6
4 Communication options 15
5 Troubleshooting 17

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Table of contents
1 Document information 3
1.1 Clarification of notation 3
1.2 About this guide 3
1.3 Legal notice 3
1.4 Document history 4
2 About the Module 5
2.1 LED indication 5
2.2 Resetting the module 5
2.3 Starting the module 5
3 Setting up the Module 6
3.1 Installation of ComAp Gateway Configurator 2 6
3.2 Change network settings 6
3.3 Connecting to the Module 7
3.4 Updating firmware 9
3.5 Creating configuration 10
3.6 Uploading configuration 12
3.7 Uploading predefined configuration 13
3.8 Getting AirGate ID 14
4 Communication options 15
4.1 Communication with PV inverters 15
4.1.1 Settings InteliSysNTC Hybrid 15
4.2 Communication with 3rd party devices 16
4.3 Communication with MTU MIP4000 16
5 Troubleshooting 17
5.1 Device is not detectable via ComAp Communication Gateway Configurator 17
5.2 InteliSys NTC Hybrid displays "WrnConCommErr" 17
5.3 Not possible to connect 17
5.4 Getting data for technical support 18

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1 Document information
1.1 Clarification of notation 3
1.2 About this guide 3
1.3 Legal notice 3
1.4 Document history 4
1.1 Clarification of notation
Note: This type of paragraph calls readers attention to a notice or related theme.
IMPORTANT: This type of paragraph highlights a procedure, adjustment etc., which can cause a
damage or improper function of the equipment if not performed correctly and may not be clear at
first sight.
Example: This type of paragraph contains information that is used to illustrate how a specific function
works.
1.2 About this guide
This guide describes how to configure UC-7112-LX Plus module and where you can download predefined
configuration. For electrical and mechanical specification, please use datasheet.
1.3 Legal notice
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1.4 Document history
Revision number Related sw. version Date Author
2 2.0.0 28.2.2019 Jakub Suchý
1 1.0.0 18.9.2017 Jakub Suchý

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2 About the Module
UC-7112-LX Plus is multipurpose communication gateway. It can acts as:
Gateway for connecting 3rd party devices into WebSupervisor
Connection PV inverters to InteliSys NTC Hybrid controller
Connection MTU MIP engine to ComAp controller.
Using this module can be realized in three scenarios:
Create configuration by selecting predefined devices selected from list.
Using predefined configuration, available on ComAp website.
In case of specific requests or non-supported device, please contact ComAp support for help with
solution. ComAp support can prepare custom configuration file. This service may be charged.
2.1 LED indication
LED name Description Meaning
Ready Indicates the state
of device
Off - device is out of power or damaged
Solid light - Device is starting. If the LED is steadily lighting
after 5 minutes after turning on - please contact technical
support, the device is probably corrupted
Flashes - standard operation. Flashing speed is 0.5 Hz.
RX/TX - P1 Recieve/transmit at
P1 port.
Off - no communication at port P1
Flashes - communication on port P1 (RS232 or RS485)
RX/TX - P2 Recieve/transmit at
P2 port.
Off - no communication at port P2
Flashes - communication on port P2 (RS232 or RS485)
Ethernet LEDs Indicates state of
LAN
Green - 100Mbit LAN is connected
Orange - 10 Mbit LAN is connected
Flashing indicates LAN traffic.
2.2 Resetting the module
For resetting the UC-7112-LX Plus please unplug the power and plug in again.
Do not use the reset button! Reset button can remove the entire system inside and the module needs to be
sent back to ComAp for reprogramming.
2.3 Starting the module
After the power is turned on, the module will start the operating system. In this time the Ready LED is light on.
When the system is running the LED starts flashing and then the LAN ports are being initialized. During the LAN
initialization the device is not detectable via „ComAp Communication Gateway Configurator“.
The starting procedure may take up to 5 minutes.

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3 Setting up the Module
For setting up the module there is „ComAp Communication Gateway Configurator 2“ PC based application. First
you need to download it from ComAp website:
https://www.comap-control.com/products/communications/uc-7112-lx-plus
3.1 Installation of ComAp Gateway Configurator 2
To install „ComAp Communication Gateway Configurator 2“ open downloaded Windows Installer package file
and follow the instructions.
Note: ComAp Communication Gateway Configurator 2“ icon should be created on your PC desktop.
3.2 Change network settings
ComAp Gateway Configurator 2 allows you to change network settings of Gateway. The network settings can
be changed even in case that UC-7112 is in different subnet. To change settings click on “LAN Settings” button
in upper bar of „ComAp Communication Gateway Configurator 2“.

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Select required device from the list of detected devices, fill username and password. Then click on “Download
Settings” button. After download is completed you can change network settings. Click on “Upload Settings”
button to apply settings.
IMPORTANT: It is highly recommended to change default password.
Switch mode can be used when is needed to connect more Ethernet devices. Eg. ComAp controller can be
connected through UC-7112-LX Plus to WebSupervisor. But it is not recommended to pass high traffic through
UC-7112-LX Plus.
3.3 Connecting to the Module
To connect to Gateway click on: „Connect To Gateway“ button:

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„Connect to gateway“ window with a list of available devices will be displayed. Select required device and fill
username, password then click on “Connect” button. For connection you need to be in the same subnet as UC-
7112 device. In case if your device is in different subnet, you should adjust LAN parameters.
Note: Host address can be written manually in case device was not detected. This problem could be caused by
firewall for instance.
IMPORTANT: Default Username is „admin “. Default Password is „rw“. Default IP address for
LAN1: 192.168.3.127 and for LAN2: 192.168.4.127
Note: In case of connection failure see Troubleshooting (page 17).

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3.4 Updating firmware
Red square in „runtime version“ column means that detected device has old version of firmware. The device
with old version of firmware needs to be upgraded to allow configuration upload.
To upgrade firmware first connect to gateway and click on „Update FW“ button in the upper bar of „ComAp
Communication Gateway Configurator 2“. Then click on “Update Firmware” button.
Note: It is not possible to downgrade runtime version of firmware.
After FW update is successfully finished you should see green square in Runtime version column.

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Note: After uploading firmware the UC-7112-LX Plus will be restarted. This operation can take up to 5 minutes.
3.5 Creating configuration
This chapter is related to creating configuration based on list of predefined devices. Mainly used for
communication with PV inverters (Hybrid application)
In Gateway tab fill information about project. Especially name and version are important to fill. The name will
be visible during detection of gateways.
Note: Port P1 is determined for connecting InteliSys Hybrid controller only. Port P2 and Port ETH1 can be used
for connecting e.g. PV inverters. In case of predefined configuration, the P1 port can be used with different
device.
Add Device from list by click on button „ Add device” in ETH1 or P2 tab.