Devolo dLAN pro 1200 DINrail User manual

dLAN®pro 1200 DINrail
Business sOLutiOns

devolo dLAN®pro 1200 DINrail

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Contents
devolo dLAN pro 1200 DINrail
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
devolo dLAN pro 1200 DINrail

Preface 5
devolo dLAN pro 1200 DINrail
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]!

Introduction 7
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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.

8 Introduction
devolo dLAN pro 1200 DINrail
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).