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====== Energy Meter ET112 manual ====== | ====== Energy Meter ET112 manual ====== | ||
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- Measure the output of a AC Genset | - Measure the output of a AC Genset | ||
- | The meter is connected to the Color Control | + | The meter is connected to the GX device (e.g. Cerbo GX). There are two options in its wiring: |
- Direct connection, either using the RS485 to USB interface with 1.8m cable length, or the 5.0m cable. | - Direct connection, either using the RS485 to USB interface with 1.8m cable length, or the 5.0m cable. | ||
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===== 2. AC Wiring ===== | ===== 2. AC Wiring ===== | ||
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+ | ==== Configuration Options ==== | ||
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- | Wiring when used as a grid meter. | + | **Grid Meter** - Wiring when used as a grid meter. |
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+ | This configuration option of either Grid Meter, or PV Inverter is set in the [[venus-os: | ||
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+ | ==== Example Diagram ==== | ||
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+ | In this example configuration, | ||
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+ | * A surplus will be used to charge the batteries (seen as export and tried to reduce to grid set point eg 0). | ||
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+ | * A deficiency will trigger a discharge of the batteries (seen as import, and tried to reduce to grid set point). | ||
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+ | This can be useful if the [[ess: | ||
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+ | If you wanted to see PV production separately you could use the " | ||
- | ===== 3. Connection to CCGX === | + | {{: |
+ | ===== 3. Connection to GX device | ||
==== Option A: wireless Zigbee connection ==== | ==== Option A: wireless Zigbee connection ==== | ||
=== Step 1. === | === Step 1. === | ||
- | Connect the Zigbee to USB converter to the CCGX using the supplied USB cable. A few seconds after connecting, the active LED should be on and the TX/RX LED should be blinking (the converter takes its power from the CCGX, so the CCGX needs to be switched on as well). | + | Connect the Zigbee to USB converter to the GX device |
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Connect the Zigbee to RS485 converter to the ET112 energy meter: | Connect the Zigbee to RS485 converter to the ET112 energy meter: | ||
- | ^ Zigbee Converter ^ Energy meter ^ | + | ^ Zigbee Converter ^ Energy meter ^ Color ^ |
- | | GND | Terminal 6 | | + | | GND | Terminal 6 | Black | |
- | | A | Terminal 4 | | + | | A | Terminal 4 | Orange |
- | | B | Terminal 5 | | + | | B | Terminal 5 | Yellow |
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=== Step 3. === | === Step 3. === | ||
- | Make sure only one Zigbee device is powered up right now: the Zigbee to USB converter connected to the CCGX. Power down all others. //If you don't do this, the Zigbee to RS485 converter may be connected permanently to another Zigbee device.// | + | Make sure only one Zigbee device is powered up right now: the Zigbee to USB converter connected to the GX device. Power down all others. //If you don't do this, the Zigbee to RS485 converter may be connected permanently to another Zigbee device.// |
=== Step 4. === | === Step 4. === | ||
Connect the 12V DC power supply to the Zigbee to RS485 converter. When the power is switched on, check the LEDs again. | Connect the 12V DC power supply to the Zigbee to RS485 converter. When the power is switched on, check the LEDs again. | ||
- | ==== Option B: Wired connection to CCGX ==== | + | === note on old and new zigbee converters |
+ | Please note that there is a new zigbee converter available now, that is -not- backwards compatible with the old converters. If you have a non compatible set, please ask your supplier for a correct version. | ||
- | Connect the Energy Meter to the CCGX using the USB to RS485 cable. The RS485 to USB interface cable between the CCGX and the Energy Meter can be extended up to 100 meters; make sure that the extensions of the Data+ (orange) and Data- (yellow) wires form a twisted pair. | + | ' |
- | ^ RS485 Converter ^ Energy meter ^ | + | ASS300400100 - Zigbee to RS485 converter partnumber: DRF2619C |
- | | Yellow | + | |
- | | Orange | + | ASS300400100 - Zigbee to USB converter |
- | | Black (GND) | Terminal 6 | | + | |
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+ | ASS300420100 - Zigbee to RS485 converter partnumber: DRF2659C | ||
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+ | ASS300420200 - Zigbee to USB converter | ||
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+ | == note on GX firmware versions: == | ||
+ | for the new type Zigbee converters, Venus OS v2.54 is the minimum required software version | ||
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+ | ==== Option B: Wired connection to GX device ==== | ||
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+ | Connect the Energy Meter to the GX device using the USB to RS485 cable. The RS485 to USB interface cable between the GX device and the Energy Meter can be extended up to 100 meters; make sure that the extensions of the Data+ (orange) and Data- (yellow) wires form a twisted pair. | ||
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+ | ^ RS485 Converter ^ Energy meter ^ Suggested CAT5 extension | ||
+ | | Orange | ||
+ | | Yellow | ||
+ | | Black (GND) | Terminal 6 | Brown | | ||
The red, green and brown wire coming out of the USB to RS485 cable are not used. | The red, green and brown wire coming out of the USB to RS485 cable are not used. | ||
+ | Note: You can wire on a RJ45 plug which can plug into the front of either RJ45 socket of the Energy meter, it has the same pin out. | ||
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+ | == Note on cable length extensions and bus termination == | ||
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+ | To ensure signal integrity and robust operation, particularly ensure that; | ||
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+ | Extension cabling complies with the minimum cross-sectional area specifications in the USB to RS485 data sheet. | ||
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+ | Extension cabling has appropriate shielding and twisted pair cores | ||
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+ | The original cable attached to the Victron RS485 to USB interface is reduced to a maximum length of 20cm in installations where the total cable length is over 10m or there are installation/ | ||
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+ | Cabling is installed separated/ | ||
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+ | All wiring is properly terminated (including unused wires) and properly isolated from weather/ | ||
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+ | RS485 networks are traditionally terminated at both ends with 120Ω terminators. This is not required if the cable length is short and you are using the Victron supplied RS485 to USB lengths, but may be required if the cable length is modified. | ||
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+ | For detailed wiring/ | ||
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===== 3. Configuration ===== | ===== 3. Configuration ===== | ||
- | After proper connection and powering up, the meter will be visible on the CCGX in the Settings -> Energy Meters menu: | + | After proper connection and powering up, the meter will be visible on the GX device |
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==== 4. Multiple ET112 Meters in one system ==== | ==== 4. Multiple ET112 Meters in one system ==== | ||
- | To connect multiple Energy Meters, wire each meter to a separate RS485-USB converter. Which are then each plugged into a separate USB socket on the CCGX. | + | To connect multiple Energy Meters, wire each meter to a separate RS485-USB converter. Which are then each plugged into a separate USB socket on the GX device. See NOTE 1 Below |
Connecting multiple ET112 meters to the same RS485-USB cable is not possible: the ET112 meter has no display and its Modbus address can therefor not be changed. | Connecting multiple ET112 meters to the same RS485-USB cable is not possible: the ET112 meter has no display and its Modbus address can therefor not be changed. | ||
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+ | Note 1 You can connect the ET112 in parallel, just need to change the MOD address to another number using the Configuration software from the supplier which is free from Carlo Gavazzi Web site. | ||
===== DISQUS ===== | ===== DISQUS ===== | ||
~~DISQUS~~ | ~~DISQUS~~ | ||
energy-meters/et112.txt · Last modified: 2022-07-15 10:58 by stefanie