janitza GridVis Collector User manual

Doc. no 2.099.006.1.f 05/2023
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Mobile energy data collector
GridVis®Collector
User Manual (firmware 2.0.0 and higher)
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GridVis®Collector User Manual
Portable energy data collector
Doc. no: 2.099.006.1.f
Date: 05/2023
Valid as of firmware: 2.0.0
The German version is the original version of the
documentation
NOTE
Please note that certain functions of the GridVis® Collec-
tor, such as WLAN, may be restricted or deactivated by
country-specific regulations!

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Subject to technical changes
The contents of our documentation have been compi-
led with the greatest care and attention and reflect the
current state of information available to us. Nonethe-
less, we would like to point out that updates of this
document are not always possible at the same time as
technical refinements are implemented in our products.
Information and specifications are subject to change at
any time. Please see our website at www.janitza.de for
the current version.

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Table of contents
1. General 6
1. 1 Disclaimer 6
1. 2 Copyright notice 6
1. 3 Technical changes 6
1. 4 About this user manual 6
1. 5 Defective device/disposal 7
2. Product description 8
2. 1 Device description 8
2. 2 Firmware 2.0.0 9
2. 2. 1 Compatible devices for readout
via Ethernet 9
2. 2. 2 Compatible devices for read out via
USB/RS-485 converter 9
2. 2. 3 Compatible devices for read out
via an Ethernet gateway
(master device) 9
2. 3 Initial commissioning 9
2. 3. 1 Authentication 11
2. 4 Scope of delivery 12
2. 5 Intended use 14
2. 6 EC Declaration of Conformity 14
2. 7 Performance characteristics 15
2. 8 Identification of the device, rating plate 16
3. Safety 18
3. 1 Display of warning notices and
safety information 18
3. 2 Hazard levels 18
3. 3 Product safety 19
3. 4 Fundamental hazards 19
3. 5 Hazards when handling the device
and the lithium-ion battery 20
3. 6 Qualified personnel 24
3. 7 Warranty in case of damage 24
4. Design of the device 26
4. 1 Location of connections and controls
on the GridVis®Collector 26
4. 2 Housing of the GridVis®Collector 28
4. 3 Transport case for the GridVis®Collector 30
5. Controls and display elements, operating modes 32
5. 1 Power supply 32
5. 2 Ethernet interface 34
5. 3 USB port 34
5. 3. 1 USB/RS-485 converter 35
5. 4 Switching the GridVis®Collector on and off 36
5. 5 Operating modes 38
5. 6 Menu structure 40
5. 7 Start screen 42

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6. Commissioning and initial configuration 46
6. 1 Installing GridVis plug-ins in the GridVis
software from the enclosed USB flash drive 46
6. 2 Configuring the GridVis®Collector in
the GridVis software 50
6. 3 Assigning measurement devices to the
GridVis®Collector in the GridVis software 54
6. 4 Transferring a GridVis software project
to the GridVis®Collector 60
6. 5 Integration of RS-485 measurement devices 68
6. 6 Secure data communication 72
6. 7 Windows firewall 76
7. Operation 78
7. 1 Reading out measured values 78
7. 2 Reading out measured values from RS-485
measurement devices 82
7. 3 Synchronizing measured values with the
GridVis software database 84
7. 4 Integrating plug-ins in the GridVis
system service 88
7. 5 Configuration of the automatic start
of the Collector Receiver as of the
GridVis "Service" edition 89
7. 6 Importing new measurement devices
into the GridVis®Collector 92
7. 7 Main menu item "Settings" 97
7. 7. 1 LCD brightness 98
7. 7. 2 Time zone 98
7. 7. 3 Language 99
7. 8 Main menu item “Network” 100
7. 8. 1 Ethernet 100
7. 8. 2 WLAN 101
7. 8. 3 Server 103
7. 9 Main menu item “System” 104
7. 9. 1 Function of "Reset" button 104
7. 9. 2 Function of "Update" button 106
7. 9. 3 Function of "Log" button 108
8. Clock/Battery 109
8. 1 Clock 109
8. 2 Battery 109
9. Technical data 110
10. Maintenance and care 114
10. 1 Maintenance 114
10. 2 Care 114

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1. General
1. 1 Disclaimer
Compliance with the informational products for the de-
vice is a prerequisite for safe operation and for attaining
the stated performance characteristics and product
features. Janitza electronics GmbH accepts no liability
for personal injury, material damage or financial loss
resulting from disregard of the informational products.
Ensure that your informational products are legible and
accessible.
1. 2 Copyright notice
© 2018 - Janitza electronics GmbH - Lahnau.
All rights reserved.
Any duplication, processing, distribution or other use, in
whole or in part, is prohibited.
All trademarks and the rights arising from them are the
property of the respective owners of these rights.
1. 3 Technical changes
· Make sure that your device matches the user
manual.
· First read and understand the documents accom-
panying the product.
· Keep the documents accompanying the product
available throughout its entire service life and pass
them on to any possible subsequent users.
· Find out about device revisions and the associated
modifications to the product documentation at
www.janitza.de.
1. 4 About this user manual
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions
for improvement regarding the user manual, please let
us know by email at [email protected]
NOTE
Please note:
The screenshots of the GridVis Collector and the GridVis
software shown here in the user manual may differ from
the actual screens! This is due, among other things, to
changing firmware and software versions.

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1. 5 Defective device/disposal
Please send defective devices back to the manu-
facturer for testing (complete with carrying case and
accessories). Do not try to replace the battery on
your own, as this will invalidate the warranty! Please
note the following in this regard:
· Before transport, discharge the battery!
· Observe the shipping instructions for devices with a
lithium-ion battery;
- Air freight (IATA): Shipping according to VA967
Part II.
- Road (ADR/RID): Shipping according to SV188.
NOTE
For lithium-ion batteries and devices with lithium-ion
batteries, especially in the case of known mechanical
damage to the batteries, extensive and complicated
legal regulations apply for the shipper!
In the case of a battery in your GridVis®Collector that
is known to be mechanically damaged, please inform
Janitza electronics GmbH. We will promptly send you a
special box for dangerous goods and the corresponding
warning labels for identification.
Return the device with a damaged battery, complete
with carrying case and accessories, in the special box
for hazardous goods to Janitza electronics GmbH.
NOTE
Please return defective or damaged GridVis®Collectors
to Janitza electronics GmbH, observing the shipping
instructions for air freight and road transport (complete
with carrying case and accessories).
Also send devices whose lithium-ion battery life has
been exceeded back to Janitza electronics GmbH.
NOTE
Observe the information and safety instructions for
the device and lithium-ion batteries in the section „3.
Safety“ on page 18.
For the Disposal of the device please observe national
regulations! Dispose of individual parts, if necessary,
depending on their composition and existing country-
specific regulations, e.g. as
· Electronic waste
· Batteries and rechargeable batteries
· Plastics
· Metals
or engage a certified disposal company to handle
scrapping.

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2. 1 Device description
The GridVis®Collector
· is a powerful mobile readout device for all com-
patible Janitza measurement devices;
· increases the connectivity of the GridVis®soft-
ware.
Usually, measurement devices in the GridVis®software
are connected via interfaces such as Ethernet, RS-485
or modem. In cases where such connections are not
possible, the GridVis®Collector is used.
With the GridVis®Collector you can read out measure-
ment data from a Janitza measurement device on site,
e.g. at a transformer station. Then you can easily syn-
chronize the measurement data with the GridVis®data-
base in your company.
The large storage capacity the GridVis®Collector provi-
des means measurement devices that store measure-
ment data according to EN50160 or EN61000-2-4 can
also be read out.
2. Product description
No specialized knowledge of the GridVis®network visu-
alization software is needed to operate the mobile Grid-
Vis®Collector on site. An intuitive, capacitive 7” multi-
touch colour display with transparent menu navigation
ensures that the devices can be used with minimal trai-
ning for users/fitters.
Synchronization of the measurement data with the
GridVis database is done via WLAN or Ethernet. The
GridVis®Collector supports GridVis projects with
JANDB, MSSQL or MYSQL databases.
In the GridVis®software you can easily synchronize
measurement devices with the measurement data
collected by the GridVis®Collector. Integration of the
GridVis®Collector into the GridVis®software requires a
one-time configuration of the Collector using the Grid-
Vis plug-ins included in the scope of delivery.
With a basic knowledge of the GridVis®software, users
can carry out the integration on their own. If desired, we
can also carry out the integration during the installation
of the GridVis®software or in a separate appointment.

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2. 2 Firmware 2.0.0
As of firmware 2.0.0, the GridVis®Collector can also
read RS-485 devices. For this purpose, the Grid-
Vis®Collector includes a USB to RS-485 converter
(USB/RS-485 converter tested by Janitza – part no.:
15.06.107).
2. 2. 1 Compatible devices for readout via Ethernet
UMG 604, UMG 605, UMG 508, UMG 509, UMG 511,
UMG512, UMG96RM-E and the respective Pro de-
vices.
2. 2. 2 Compatible devices for read out via USB/RS-
485 converter
UMG 103-CBM, UMG96RM-CBM, UMG 96-PA.
2. 2. 3 Compatible devices for read out via an
Ethernet gateway (master device)
UMG 103-CBM, UMG 96RM-CBM, UMG 96-PA.
In a master/slave topology, you can read out these
devices using the UMG 604, UMG605, UMG508,
UMG509, UMG511, UMG512 or UMG96 RM-E mas-
ter devices and the respective PRO devices.
NOTE
The GridVis®Collector does not read the UMG 96RM-
CBM via the USB port! The UMG 96RM-CBM is read
out via the RS-485 interface!
2. 3 Initial commissioning
The initial commissioning is carried out according to the
following scheme:
· Installation of the GridVis plug-ins contained on the
supplied USB flash drive in the GridVis®software.
· Configuration of the IP addresses in the GridVis®
software.
· Configuration of the measurement devices in the
GridVis®software.
· Save the initial configuration on the USB flash drive.
· Insert the USB flash drive into the GridVis®Collec-
tor. The GridVis®Collector recognizes the USB flash
drive and saves the configuration.

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A configuration of the GridVis®Collector via the USB
flash drive is only necessary after
· a reset to the factory settings or
· a change of the project name;
· transfer of a new RSA key pair;
· transfer of new device pages (GridVis device tree).
As of firmware 2.0.0, a GridVis®Collector manages up
to 500 measurement devices. For further measurement
devices, you must configure several GridVis®Collectors
in your GridVis project.
NOTE
Please note!
The GridVis®Collector does not store large amounts
of data, e.g. records of 500 measurement devices
according to EN50160 or EN61000-2-4!
Transfer the contents of your GridVis®Collector
memory to a PC or server with the GridVis software
installed in good time and regularly.
NOTE
Only configure one GridVis project per GridVis®Collec-
tor!
The GridVis®Collector has:
· An internal, UN38.3 certified lithium-ion battery
(rechargeable battery) with a runtime of up to 9h*.
Charge the battery of your GridVis®Collector with
the USB charger via a USB charging cable (USB to
mini-USB connector).
· An internal battery-backed clock, which is synchro-
nized via the Network Time Protocol (NTP)
*Battery life depends on the intensity of the backlight,
the age and the respective use of the battery.
The initial configuration (see „6. Commissioning and in-
itial configuration“ on page 46) with all relevant Grid-
Vis parameters, such as the GridVis project, is delivered
to the GridVis®Collector via the USB flash drive.
After the initial configuration of the GridVis®Collector,
the configuration of further measurement devices or
changes of IP addresses is done directly on the GridVis®
Collector.