DRYDEN AQUA NETBUS User manual

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NETBUS (Wired Internet Device)
Technical manual V1.0
Index
1Introduction....................................................................................................... 2
2Starting the system ........................................................................................... 3

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1 Introduction
NetBus is a module produced by Sugar Valley in order to allow the
interconnection between a Sugar Valley device and the VistaPool system.
Likewise, the NetBus module allows the work with the PoolShow system of
Sugar Valley to see the pool parameters.

IMPORTANT
The NETBUS module and the PoolShow system must to be in the
same local network to work properly.
This module allows an internet wired connection, replacing the WIFI solution.

IMPORTANT
The manual contains instructions for the acces to a low level of
differents operating ways of the devices, like the information used to
generate a firmware upgrade file. It's recommended to keep this
document only for the internal use of Sugar Valley.
ADSL
Modem
Local
internet
network
NETBUS
module
Internet
Vistappol
web
server
Pool
controller

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2 Starting the systsm
When the NetBus box is opened, you will find the following parts:
•NETBUS module.
•MODBUS RTU wire connection
•Ethernet wire
The device can power from an 12V external adapter, or from the device.
To install, complete the following steps:
1. Connect the NETBUS module as follows:
The Ethernet port must be connected to the router/switch you have available.
The RS485 MODBUS RTU port must be connected to the connector
labeled WIFI on your Sugar Valley device.
2. Once the connection is made, toggle the power switch on your Sugar Valley
device and wait 60 seconds.
3. Configure the Internet connection as detailed in the Sugar Valley
instructions (Main Menu> Settings> Internet> Settings). It's recommended
to use DHCP as the connection parameter, but if you preffer, you can set
the parameters of a connection with fixed IP.
4. Once the settings are placed, check that your computer connects to the
Internet, if not, turn off and turn on the device to ensure that the
configuration parameters have been applied correctly.
Power 9V a
27V
Ethernet
10/100
USB
Button
RS485
MODBUS
RTU

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To check that the device is working correctly, look at the status of the 4
LED's of the NETBUS module:
Indicator Off Blinking On
Power The device is off and it's not
working. Check the power.
There is POWER
on the device.
MODBUS
connection
The search of the
equipment has not started
Serching device on
MODBUS network.
Wait 1-2 minutes.
System found and
identified
Internet
connection
In normal conditions, the activity indicator will go on and off depending on the
network traffic.
When the 3 LEDs on the right remain solid lighted and the left one blinks
sometimes, means a correct operation
Activity
indicator
Internet
connection MODBUS
connection
Power
There is no configuration
to access the internet. Wait
until the device MODBUS
search is complete.
The internet
connection is starting.
Wait 1 - 2 minutes.
Device connected