Devolo dLAN pro 1200 DINrail User manual

dLAN®pro 1200 DINrail
Business sOLutiOns

devolo dLAN®pro 1200 DINrail

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Contents
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Contents
1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1.1 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.1.2 CE conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.2 devolo on the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 What exactly is dLAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2.2 dLAN pro 1200 DINrail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2.1 Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2.2 Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2.3 Control lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.2.4 Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.3 Sample applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.2 Electrical installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4 dLAN pro network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.1 dLAN pro network encryption at the touch of a button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.2 dLAN AVpro manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.2.1 Software for Windows and Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.1 Disposal of old devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
5.2 Warranty conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Contents
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Preface 5
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1Preface
Thank you for placing your trust in this product.
devolo dLAN business solutions are a favourably pri-
ced option to establish a broadband IP network in a
building—using the power grid or according to the
dLAN pro product also coax lines or two-wire lines.
The dLAN pro 1200 DINrail, based on the HomePlug
AV standard, transmits data, voice and video over
the power line at rates up to 1200 Mbps. Whether
used in a simple home network or as a link between
the power industry and telecommunications for
transmission of consumption data—the
dLAN pro 1200 DINrail is versatile. It can be con-
nected to the mains supply in either a single-phase
or three-phase connection.
1.1 About this manual
Having begun with the introduction to the "dLAN" top-
ic and the functional description of the
dLAN pro 1200 DINrail with corresponding network-
ing examples in Chapter 2, in Chapter 3 you will learn
how to set up the dLAN pro 1200 DINrail successfully
while taking into account the safety instructions. For
information on configuring the dLAN pro network,
please see Chapter 4. Chapter 5 contains statements
about the product's environmental compatibility as
well as our warranty terms.
The technical data on the product can be found under
www.devolo.com/en/business-solutions.
Description of the symbols
Here we briefly describe the meaning of the symbols
used in this manual.
Very important note. Failure to ob-
serve this note may result in damage.
Important note that should be ob-
served.
Additional information, background mate-
rial and configuration tips for your device.

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1.1.1 Intended use
Ensure that the
dLAN pro 1200 DINrail is used ac-
cording to its intended use in order
to prevent damage to it or other de-
vices:
The intended use of the
dLAN pro 1200 DINrail is connecting
devices in the installation area (e.g.
intelligent power meter (MUC), Inter-
net access device) to the household
dLAN network for data transmission
(e.g. consumption data, Internet da-
ta).
The dLAN pro 1200 DINrail is intend-
ed for installation on the top-hat rail
in the installation area of overvolt-
age category 3 or lower.
1.1.2 CE conformity
The product conforms to the basic requirements of
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and the other relevant
provisions of the Radio and Telecommunications Ter-
minal Equipment Act (FTEG).
This product is designed for use in
the EU, Switzerland and Norway.
The product is a Class B device.
You can find the CE declaration of this product on the
enclosed product CD or under
www.devolo.com/en/business-solutions.
1.2 devolo on the Internet
For detailed information on our products, visit
www.devolo.com/en/business-solutions.
The devolo business area not only contains product
descriptions and documentation, but also updates of
devolo software and your device's firmware. We
especially recommend the descriptions of the "dLAN
pro network," which are arranged according to
Application, Sectors and Integration, where you can
find lots of interesting background information.
If you have any further ideas or suggestions related to
our products, please don't hesitate to contact us at
[e-mail]!

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2 Introduction
dLAN is an intelligent, secure technology that lets you
set up a home network easily, quickly and economical-
ly via your household electrical wiring, without the
need for complex and expensive dedicated cabling.
The available performance and effort required for the
installation also compares favourably to traditional
methods.
2.1 What exactly is dLAN?
dLAN (direct Local Area Network) uses the household
power grid to transfer data between computers
equipped with suitable adapters and other network
components. As a result, any power outlet can be used
as a network access point. The data is modulated prior
to transfer and sent as a signal via household power
lines. State-of-the-art technology ensures that the
power and data networks do not interfere with one an-
other. Networking via dLAN is fast and secure. The
data is encrypted using a key (128-bit-AES encryption)
to prevent interception by third parties.

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2.2 dLAN pro 1200 DINrail
The dLAN pro 1200 DINrail combines the power in-
dustry and telecommunications and brings you one
step closer to transparent cost statements for your con-
sumption data. The energy data is transmitted from the
intelligent power meter to your computer via the
household electrical wiring. With a transmission speed
of up to 1200 Mbps, the dLAN pro 1200 DINrail is also
ideally suited for high-speed Internet.
Fig. 1
Reset
Line connections
Control lamps
Encryption
Reset Ethernet

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2.2.1 Functions
쎲Direct installation in the control cabinet or power
distribution box
쎲Optional: three-phase network connection for
optimal network coverage
쎲Remote management via the
dLAN AVpro manager management software
쎲Integrated Quality-of-Service functions (QoS) for
automatic data prioritisation
쎲Quality indicator LED for determining broadband
status
쎲Gigabit-Ethernet port with Auto MDI/X
쎲PE connection
쎲Master/slave or peer-to-peer architecture
쎲Segments possible with up to 63 slaves per master
쎲Data transmission with a range up to 400 metres
in the power grid
쎲Powerful 128-bit AES security for securing data
transmission against unauthorised access
쎲Further extensive configuration options (notching,
output power etc.)
2.2.2 Ports
Line connections (Fig. 1)
This is where you connect the conductors to the corre-
sponding line connections.
NOTE:
Single-phase connection: Neutral conductors and ex-
ternal conductors are connected to terminals N and L1.
Three-phase connection: Neutral conductors and
three external conductors are connected to terminals
N, L1, L2 and L3. The device is supplied with power via
terminals Nand L1.
PE connection: Connecting the earth wire to the PE
terminal is optional.
The permitted conductor cross-section for connection
to the terminals is 0.18 mm² to 6 mm².
Ethernet connection (Fig. 1)
This is where you connect the dLAN pro 1200 DINrail
via an Ethernet cable to the intelligent power meter
(MUC) or another Ethernet device (e.g. Internet access
device).

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2.2.3 Control lamps
Power (Fig.1)
Illuminates green when the dLAN pro 1200 DINrail is
ready to operate; flashes green when the
dLAN pro 1200 DINrail is in standby mode.
dLAN (Fig. 1)
Illuminates green if the bandwidth is optimal, i.e. the
network connection is suitable e.g. for HD video
streaming; flashes when data is being transmitted.
Illuminates orange if the bandwidth is good, i.e. the
network connection is suitable e.g. for SD video
streaming; flashes when data is being transmitted.
Illuminates red if the bandwidth is adequate, i.e. the
network connection is still suitable for transmission of
energy data or Internet access; flashes when data is
being transmitted.
Ethernet (Fig. 1)
Illuminates green if there is a connection to the Ether-
net network; flashes when data is being transmitted.
2.2.4 Buttons
Encryption button (Fig. 1)
Data encryption at the touch of a button; for a func-
tional description of the encryption button, please con-
tinue reading in chapter 4.1 dLAN pro network
encryption at the touch of a button.
Reset button (Fig. 1)
The device is restarted by pressing the reset button.

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2.3 Sample applications
Use dLAN pro 1200 DINrail to set up a network
easily, quickly and economically via the mains
supply network
dLAN pro 1200 DINrail as a link between the
power industry and telecommunications for
recording energy data
Fig. 2
Fig. 3

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3 Installation
In this chapter we describe the electrical installation of
the dLAN pro 1200 DINrail on the top-hat rail in the
power distribution box.
Package contents
Please ensure that the delivery is complete before be-
ginning with the installation of your
dLAN pro 1200 DINrail.
쎲dLAN pro 1200 DINrail
쎲Ethernet cable
쎲CD containing software and online documenta-
tion
devolo AG reserves the right to change the package
contents without prior notice.
System requirements
쎲Operating systems: Windows 7 (x86/x64), Win-
dows 8.1 (86/x64), Windows 10 (x86/x64), Linux
Ubuntu (x86/x64), Mac OS X) and all operating
systems with network support
쎲Gigabit-Ethernet connection
3.1 Important safety instructions
All safety and operating instructions should be read
and understood before using the device, and should be
kept for future reference.
Installation may be performed by a
qualified electrician only (in acc. with
German Low Voltage Connection Or-
dinance (NAV)*, Part 2, §13).
Components powered by the mains
supply have to be secured with a cir-
cuit breaker.
An easily accessible disconnecter
(such as a circuit breaker) must be
available for each connected exter-
nal conductor.
쎲The device is intended for installation on the top-
hat rail in the installation area of overvoltage cat-
egory 3 or lower.
쎲Never open the device. There are no user-servi-
ceable parts inside the device.
쎲Use the device in a dry location only.
쎲Do not insert any objects into the openings of the
device.
*for Germany: NAV = Niederspannungsanschluss-
verordnung (Low-voltage Connection Ordinance) of
3 September 2010

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쎲Slots and openings on the case serve as ventila-
tion. Never block or cover them.
쎲Do not keep the device in direct sunlight.
쎲Never set up the device near a heater or radiator.
쎲The device should be located only where sufficient
ventilation can be ensured.
쎲Never use the device with a power supply that
does not meet the specifications provided on the
rating plate.
쎲In the event of damage, contact customer service.
This applies, for example, if
쑗liquid has been spilled on the device or
objects have fallen into the device.
쑗the device has been exposed to rain or water.
쑗the device does not work, even though the
operating instructions have been followed
properly.
쑗the device’s case is damaged.
3.2 Electrical installation
1Install the dLAN pro 1200 DINrail properly on the
top-hat rail.
Take into account the vertical instal-
lation alignment of the device, so
that the mains power supply comes
from above.
2Now connect the conductors according to the line
connections.
When connecting to the sockets,
make sure the conductor cross-sec-
tion is 0.18 mm² to 6 mm².
쑗Single-phase connection: Neutral conductors
and external conductors are connected to ter-
minals N and L1 (see Fig. 4).
쑗Three-phase connection: Neutral conductors
and three external conductors are connected
to terminals N, L1, L2 and L3. The device is
supplied with power via terminals Nand L1
(see Fig. 5).
쑗PE connection: Connecting the earth wire to
the PE terminal is optional but it provides an
even more stable network connection with

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significantly longer range (range+) thanks to
MIMO technology.
Single-phase connection without residual current cir-
cuit breaker
In general, connection of the
dLAN pro 1200 DINrail to one phase and to
one neutral conductor is adequate, even for
communicating over multiple phases. To opti-
mise the data transmission, however, we rec-
ommend a connection with all three-phases
and earth wire (PE).
Three-phase connection without residual current cir-
cuit breaker
3After installing the protective cover, the
dLAN pro 1200 DINrail can be connected via
Ethernet to the desired network device (e.g. MUC,
Internet access device).
As soon as at least one other dLAN pro device has
been connected and plugged into the mains supply, a
dLAN pro network is set up. Secure the dLAN pro net-
work against unauthorised access by using the devolo
dLAN AVpro manager software or the encryption
Fig. 4
Fig. 5

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button. For information on how to proceed, refer to
Chapter 4 dLAN pro network.
For detailed information about connecting oth-
er devolo dLAN pro devices, visit our website
www.devolo.com/en/business-solutions.

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4 dLAN pro network
Before you can use the dLAN pro 1200 DINrail in your
dLAN pro network, first you have to connect it to other
dLAN pro devices as a home network. Two specific
pieces of information are especially important for this:
쎲Shared use of the dLAN password serves as access
control and results in a delimited dLAN pro net-
work.
쎲Shared use of a dLAN password serves as encryp-
tion of the dLAN pro network, and thereby the
interception protection, of the transmitted data.
The dLAN password can be specified automatically via
the encryption button or manually using the
dLAN AVpro manager program. Please note the fol-
lowing basic principle when choosing your encryption
method:
쎲In dLAN pro networks, data encryption is as sim-
ple as touching a button, since all corresponding
dLAN pro devices are equipped with an encryp-
tion button.
쎲For dLAN pro networks that include devices with
and without encryption buttons, data encryption
must be set up using the dLAN AVpro manager.
4.1 dLAN pro network encryption
at the touch of a button
To encrypt a dLAN pro network, in which all associated
devices are equipped with an encryption button, simply
press the encryption button that is located on the de-
vice. Pressing this button will encrypt your dLAN pro
network with a randomly generated password.
For security reasons, the function of
the security button in the
dLAN AVpro manager can be disa-
bled.
The following section contains exact instructions of en-
cryption on the basis of possible network scenarios:
dLAN pro devices cannot be config-
ured while in Standby mode.

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Encrypting a new dLAN pro network with a
dLAN pro 1200 DINrail and an additional dLAN
pro device
Once both dLAN pro devices have been successfully
connected, press each encryption button for one sec-
ond within two minutes of one another.
That's it! Your dLAN pro network is now protected
against unauthorised access.
Expanding an existing dLAN pro network by
adding another dLAN pro device
If you have already secured your existing dLAN pro
network using the encryption button, use the same
method to integrate further adapters. Once you have
successfully connected the new dLAN pro device, first
press the encryption button (for one second) of one of
your network’s existing device, then press the
encryption button (for one second) of your new dLAN
pro device within two minutes.
That's it! The new dLAN pro device is now integrated
in your network. To integrate additional dLAN pro de-
vices in your network, repeat the above steps.
Fig. 6

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Removing a dLAN pro device from a network
To remove a dLAN pro 1200 DINrail or another dLAN
pro device from an existing network, press its encryp-
tion button for at least ten seconds. The device will be
assigned a new randomly generated password and will
thus no longer be able to access the network. To inte-
grate the device into a different dLAN pro network, fol-
low the steps described above, depending on whether
you are setting up a new network or adding the device
to an existing one.
4.2 dLAN AVpro manager
The dLAN AVpro manager provides advanced dLAN
functions, such as:
쎲Management software to support the user during
configuration and monitoring
쎲Central administration interface with beginner
and expert mode
쎲Real time monitoring of all the dLAN pro devices
in the network
쎲Global or individual assignment of security set-
tings for databases and devices
쎲MDU mode for master/slave networks and peer-
to-peer networks
쎲VLAN configuration for subnet management
For detailed descriptions and information on
configuration of your dLAN pro network please
consult the dLAN AVpro manager manual.
4.2.1 Software for Windows and Linux
To install the dLAN AVpro manager configuration soft-
ware, insert the provided CD-ROM into your comput-
er's CD drive and follow the instructions of the
installation wizard.
Then you will find the link to the configuration inter-
face as well as the installed dLAN AVpro manager in
the program group Start  All Programs devolo.