UniPi Technology Neuron Manual

Technical and safety information
Models: Unipi Neuron
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CAUTION
The unit can be powered only by a power source in compliance with the unit’s specifications. Using unsuitable power supply
can result in damage to the unit or connected devices. Unplug all power supplies and voltage sources before any
manipulation with the unit – danger of electrical in ury or component damage!
Do not use the controller in potentially explosive atmospheres! The controller can be installed only by trained personnel with
sufficient qualification. The unit can be installed only in a suitable environment following the product’s technical specifications
(indoor space with suitable temperature and humidity, waterproof distribution boxes, etc.).
All connected peripherals should comply with all standards and regulations relevant to the country and the intended use.
Power supply (SELV) +24 V ⎓ Ingress pro ec ion
(IEC 529) IP20
Power consump ion Max: 12–20 W (see the unit’s
datasheet) Working and s orage
empera ure
Working: 0 °C ... +55 °C
Storage: -25 °C ... +70 °C
Power supply pole
reversal pro ec ion Yes Ins alla ion On a 35 mm DIN rail in a
distribution box (holder
included)
Working condi ions
Compliance informa ion
Unipi Neuron complies with the requirements of EMC,
LVD, RED and RoHS regulations relevant for European
Union states.
WEEE Direc ive S a emen for he European Union
Unipi Neuron cannot be disposed of as household
waste. Different rules for handling electric waste may
apply in other urisdictions.
General informa ion
www.unipi.technology
Technical suppor , Knowledge Base
hps://kb.unipi.technology
The number and position of inputs and outputs can vary for a particular unit (see Unipi Knowledge Base for details).

v3.2
Firs s eps
Sof ware
Unipi Neuron is based on a Raspberry Pi with OS Linux (Debian) support, which runs from a microSD card. Unipi provides
several OS images for download that differ with pre-installed applications (e.g. Mervis OS, Node-RED OS, OpenSource OS).
After downloading, the OS image is installed on the microSD card. The default image is Mervis OS containing Mervis RT and
all necessary files for the unit to operate. Alternatively, you can use one of the pre-assembled images available on the
Knowledge Base (https://kb.unipi.technology).
Mervis OS image: contains officially supported application solutions for technology management and monitoring, including
optional online cloud services.
Al erna ive pre-assembled images:
You can find the current offer of pre-assembled images at https://kb.unipi.technology.
Firs s ar of he uni
1. Download the image of your choice and upload it to a microSD card using a suitable tool.
2. Insert a microSD card with flash OS image into controllers memory card slot.
3. Connect the Neuron unit to the local network using Ethernet cable.
4. Connect a power supply that meets the requirements listed on the product.
5. You can start programming!
NOTE
SSH access is disabled by default. It can be activated by creating a file named “ssh.txt” (or without the .txt extension) and
placing it in the boot partition of the microSD card, or by setting and uploading the configuration in the Mervis IDE. The default
login information for SSH access is username: “unipi”, password: “unipi.technology”. We s rongly recommend changing he
login creden ials immedia ely af er SSH ac iva ion. For more detailed information, please visit https://kb.unipi.technology.
CAUTION
Handle the microSD card ONLY when the controller is disconnected from the power supply!
Pay close attention when choosing a microSD card for your Unipi Neuron unit. The lifespan of microSD cards available on the
market varies considerably depending on the technology used. In terms of durability, we recommend using microSD cards
of the SLC type. Help with choosing the right microSD card technology for your application is available in the Knowledge Base
(https://kb.unipi.technology). Supported microSD cards can also be found in the Unipi e-shop.
Sof ware
MERVIS
Official software platform for programming Unipi units
according to the IEC 61131-3 standard. Powerful, professional
and a user-friendly tool. Detailed installation manual, tutorials
and sample pro ects are available at
https://kb.unipi.technology/.
APIs
Thanks to the software openness of Unipi products, users have
a wide choice of programming options for Unipi units (SysFS,
Modbus TCP, web protocols and more). For further information
visit https://kb.unipi.technology/.
www.unipi.technology
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