energy-meters:et112
Differences
This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.
Both sides previous revisionPrevious revisionNext revision | Previous revisionLast revisionBoth sides next revision | ||
energy-meters:et112 [2020-08-13 07:26] – extension info guy_stewart | energy-meters:et112 [2021-03-20 02:51] – guystewart | ||
---|---|---|---|
Line 13: | Line 13: | ||
- Measure the output of a AC Genset | - Measure the output of a AC Genset | ||
- | The meter is connected to the GX device (e.g. CCGX, Cerbo GX). There are two options in its wiring: | + | 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. | ||
Line 49: | Line 49: | ||
==== 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 GX device needs to be switched on as well). | + | Connect the Zigbee to USB converter to the GX device |
{{system_integration: | {{system_integration: | ||
Line 113: | Line 113: | ||
All wiring is properly terminated (including unused wires) and properly isolated from weather/ | All wiring is properly terminated (including unused wires) and properly isolated from weather/ | ||
- | 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 they are extended for longer | + | 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. |
For detailed wiring/ | For detailed wiring/ | ||
Line 120: | Line 120: | ||
===== 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 |
{{ : | {{ : | ||
Line 132: | Line 132: | ||
==== 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. See NOTE 1 Below | + | 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. |
energy-meters/et112.txt · Last modified: 2022-07-15 10:58 by stefanie