VERIS INDUSTRIES ™ POWER MONITORING INSTALLATION GUIDE ZL0056-0C PAGE 1 ©2010 Veris Industries USA 800.354.8556 or +1.503.598.4564 / support@veris.com 06101 Alta Labs, Enercept, Enspector, Hawkeye, Trustat, Veris, and the Veris ‘V’ logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Veris Industries, L.L.C. in the USA and/or other countries. H8822 Installer’s Specifications Processors: Main Processor ARM 9 I/O Co-Processor ARM 7 Operating System Linux Flash ROM 16 MB NOR Flash (expandable with USB memory device) Memory 32 MB RAM LEDs 8x pulse input, 4 modem activity, Modbus TX/RX, power status LCD 2 x 16 LCD Character, two buttons LAN 10/100, Auto crossover detection Modem: Modem (phone) V.34 bis, 33,600 bps (Part number H8822) Modem (cellular) GSM/GPRS Class 10, 85 kbps (Part number H8822GSM) Protocols Modbus/RTU, Modbus/TCP, TCP/IP, PPP, HTTP/HTML, FTP, SNMP, SMTP, XML Power Supply 24VDC, included Serial Port RS-485 Modbus Power Requirement 120-240VAC Interval Recording User selectable 1-60 minutes. Default 15 minute interval Inputs 8x, user selectable: 0-10V - Min/Max/Ave/Instantaneous; 4-20mA- Min/Max/Ave/Instantaneous; Pulse - Consumption, Rate; Resistance - Min/Max/Ave/Instantaneous; Runtime - Runtime, Status Approvals CE; FCC Part 15, Class A USB Port USB memory expansion port Outputs 2x, Dry contact 30VDC, 150mA max. dimensions AcquiSuite DR ™ Data Acquisition System HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH • Follow safe electrical work practices. See NFPA 70E in the USA, or applicable local codes. • This equipment must only be installed and serviced by qualified electrical personnel. • Read, understand and follow the instructions before installing this product. • Turn off all power supplying equipment before working on or inside the equipment. • Use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm power is off. DO NOT DEPEND ON THIS PRODUCT FOR VOLTAGE INDICATION • Only install this product on insulated conductors. Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury. DANGER quick install 1. Mount the AcquiSuite DR on the wall or other appropriate location. 2. Apply power. 3. Configure the IP address for the device. 4. Connect the device to a laptop or other computer. 5. Connect the AcquiSuite to a Modbus device (optional). 6. Configure the AcquiSuite to the local area netowrk (LAN). H8822 Quick Install 1 Configuration 2 Overview 2 Wiring 2 Installation Checklist 3 Hardware Overview 3 Hardware Installation 4 Basic Network Configuration 5 AcquiSuite Administration Overview 7 Security 7 Modbus 8 Networking 12 System Options 16 Diagnostics 17 LCD Console 18 Log File Data 19 Retrieving Data from the AcquiSuite 22 table of contents overview The AcquiSuite DR™ data acquisition system is designed to allow owners and managers of commercial and industrial facilities with a cost-effective means of gathering crucial information in a timely manner. To meet these requirements, the AcquiSuite DR™ system provides the installer with all the tools necessary to install and configure the hardware and software with a minimum of time and investment. 8.2 in (209 mm) 2.0 in (51 mm) 9.3 in (77 mm)VERIS INDUSTRIES ™ H8822 INSTALLATION GUIDE ZL0056-0C PAGE 2 ©2010 Veris Industries USA 800.354.8556 or +1.503.598.4564 / support@veris.com 06101 Alta Labs, Enercept, Enspector, Hawkeye, Trustat, Veris, and the Veris ‘V’ logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Veris Industries, L.L.C. in the USA and/or other countries. confiGuration GNDInput 1+ 24VGNDInput 2+ 24VGNDInput 3+ 24VGNDInput 4+ 24VGNDInput 5+ 24VGNDInput 6+ 24VGNDInput 7+ 24VGNDInput 8+ 24V Dry Contacts Opto-isolator 2-Wire 4-20mA 3-Wire 0-10V 4-20mA - OUT + - OUT + - + External Power Supply - + External Power Required for high-current (>200mA) Analog Devices 3-Wire, 0-10V, 4-20mA Thermistor wirinG + - s+ - s+ - s Shield Shield RS-485 – RS-485 + AcquiSuite H8822 Shield Black Red Twisted Pair Termination Resistor 150 OhmVERIS INDUSTRIES ™ H8822 INSTALLATION GUIDE ZL0056-0C PAGE 3 ©2010 Veris Industries USA 800.354.8556 or +1.503.598.4564 / support@veris.com 06101 Alta Labs, Enercept, Enspector, Hawkeye, Trustat, Veris, and the Veris ‘V’ logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Veris Industries, L.L.C. in the USA and/or other countries. installation checklist 1. Inspect components Required hardware AcquiSuite DR™ H8822-1 server (required) • Data connection (ethernet or phone line). • Ethernet Cat 5 standard or crossover cable (required for LAN or direct • laptop-to-AcquiSuite DR connection); or Phone line and cord (required for modem connection) • Optional hardware Analog sensors for temperature, humidity, etc. • Pulse output transducers for measuring gas, electricity, water, etc. from • existing meters and sensors. Additional Modbus RTU devices power meters (e.g., Veris Enercept, PML • Ion, etc) 2. Choose a connection method For LAN installations only: Ethernet 10/100Mbit connection point (hub or switch) • IP address and Netmask (check with system administrator) • Gateway address (check with system administrator) • DNS server address (check with system administrator) • HTTP Proxy address (optional), may be required if the AcquiSuite DR is • behind a firewall (check with system administrator) For dialout installations only (AcquiSuite DR initiates a phone call to your ISP or modem server): Phone line with dialtone. May be shared with other devices such as a fax • machine Phone cord for connection to phone system • Dial out access prefixes, and long distance access code if required. (ie, dial • 9 for local line) ISP account or Modem Server phone number (check with ISP) • DNS server address. (check with ISP) • Time to dial. If phone line is shared, choose a time of day when other • devices are not in use A regular telephone for line testing and diagnostics• For dialin installations only (AcquiSuite DR receives/answers a phone call from your computer): Phone line with dialtone. Must be NOT shared with other devices. (or use • appropriate line sharing device) Phone cord for connection to phone system• Telephone number for the phone line that the AcquiSuite DR will be • attached to (so you can call the AcquiSuite DR) Make note of the AcquiSuite DR dialin IP/Netmask for future use.• A regular telephone for line testing and diagnostics• hardware overview ProcessorArm9 embedded CPU Operating systemLinux Flash memory16 MB flash Memory32 MB RAM LED8x input, 4 modem activity, Modbus TX/RX, ppower, system, io status Console2 x 16 LCD (passive), two pushbuttons LANRJ45 10/100 Ethernet, full half duplex ModemV.34 bis, 33,600 bps ProtocolsModbus/RTU, Modbus/TCP, TCP/IP, PPP, HTTP/HTML, FTP, NTP, XML Power requirements120-240 VAC Power supplyIncluded, 24 VDC, Class 2 transformer Interval recordingUser selectable 1-60 minutes; default 15 minute interval Serial portRS-485 Modbus, supports up to 32 external devices (expandable) Inputs8x inputs with multiple modes: 0-10V/4-20mA (min/ max/average/instantaneous data); pulse/dry contact (consumption/rate/runtime/status) Size8" x 9.25" x 2.5"VERIS INDUSTRIES ™ H8822 INSTALLATION GUIDE ZL0056-0C PAGE 4 ©2010 Veris Industries USA 800.354.8556 or +1.503.598.4564 / support@veris.com 06101 Alta Labs, Enercept, Enspector, Hawkeye, Trustat, Veris, and the Veris ‘V’ logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Veris Industries, L.L.C. in the USA and/or other countries. hardware installation 1. Unpack materials and verify all required components are available. 2. Mount the AcquiSuite DR on the wall or other appropriate location. 3. (optional) Connect any analog or pulse output sensors you may have. For analog sensors, 0-10V or 4-20mA sensor types are allowed. The combined power consumption of all the analog sensors attached to the AcquiSuite DR must not exceed 200mA. If more current is required, use an external power supply as shown in the wiring diagram shown below. 4. (optional) Connect the Modbus network loop as shown in the wiring diagram. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installing and powering the Modbus devices. Verify that the Modbus address settings are unique for each device (i.e., no two devices with the same address) and power up the device. Connect each device in the chain by “daisy-chaining” the devices together. Observe + and - polarity on the Modbus devices. Note: Low Voltage analog, pulse, and RS485 wiring that enters electrical panels must have a minimum insulation rating that exceeds the voltage inside the panel. In addition, other regulations may apply; consult the building codes in your area prior to installation. Note: Some Modbus devices do not use the same label notation as the AcquiSuite DR. Note: The AcquiSuite DR H8822 internal IO module (analog and pulse inputs) uses Modbus address 250, and will show up in the Modbus device count as a single Modbus device. Additional H8923-4 IO modules may be added to the Modbus loop as needed. 5. Power-up and diagnostics: Attach the power supply to the power input jack on the AcquiSuite DR, and plug the power brick into a wall outlet. The power brick should be in a location that is accessible for connection and disconnection. After power is applied, the green alive light in the upper right of the AcquiSuite DR should come on and the LCD display will display a series of diagnostic screens ending with the following message on the LCD display (this boot sequence may require up to 20 seconds to complete): AcquiSuite Ready This indicates that the AcquiSuite DR has loaded properly and is ready for configuration and connection to the network and sensors. If the “power” light does not come on or the LCD display does not cycle to the above screen, verify that the power cord is plugged in. If after cycling the power the unit still does not power up (or if an error message appears in the LCD display) contact technical support. After the H8822 has been powered up for a minute, the yellow RS485 LED should blink slowly once per second during normal operation. Contact closure on pulse inputs will cause the red pulse LED to blink. Verify each pulse input is functioning properly by observing the pulse status LEDs. - + 2-Wire 4-20mA GNDInput 1+24VGNDInput 2+24VGNDInput 3+24VGNDInput 4+24VGNDInput 5 +24VGNDInput 6+24VGNDInput 7+24VGNDInput 8+24V Dry Contacts Thermistor Opto-isolator - out + 3-Wire 0-10V 4-20mA - out + -+ External Power Supply Modbus TX/RX: The Modbus TX and RX LEDs blink to indicate data on the • RS485/Modbus loop. The RX LED blinks only when data is received by the AcquiSuite Modem RTS: the modem is being monitored or operated by the • AcquiSuite DR, off when the modem is idle. This LED will be on when a dialout call is in progress, or when dialin is enabled and waiting for an inbound call. Modem CD: the modem has a carrier connection to a remote system.• Modem TX/RX: data is being sent or received on the modem.• Alive: blinks once per second while the system is operating correctly. • Inputs 1-8: in pulse mode, the LED is on when contacts are closed. In • analog 4-20mA and 0-10V mode, the LED blinks quickly (2hz) to indicate an input error alarm. 6. Verify connected devices: To verify that the Modbus devices are installed and reporting correctly, use the Modbus status utility on the AcquiSuite DR™ server. To do this test, follow these steps: A. Press and release the menu (top) button on the AcquiSuite DR. The following will appear on the LCD display: Main Menu TCP/IP Config B. Press the menu (top) button several more times until the LCD display shows the following message: Main Menu Modbus Status C. Press the select (bottom) button on the server and the unit will begin the diagnosis of the Modbus loop. After the check is completed, the unit will display the following message: X devices OK X fail, X new D. Verify that the number of devices located by the server (the total of OK, fail and new) matches the number of devices actually installed and connected. For a first time installation, all devices should appear as “new." The AcquiSuite DR H8822 Internal IO (pulse and analog inputs) appear as one device in this list. (Note: A “device” is the Modbus connected device, not necessarily the sensor. For example, an H8923-4 I/O module with 4 sensors connected is only one modbus device, not four) For further information on the LCD console, please review the console section of this manual. E. The AcquiSuite DR completes a background scan for new Modbus devices every 2-5 minutes. Increasing the RS485 Modbus timeout may increase the time required to detect new devices. If the Modbus devices are connected after the server is booted up, the devices may not appear on the screen for several minutes. In the worst case, allow up to 5 minutes for the AcquiSuite DR to locate all the connected devices. F. If all devices are reporting properly, it is now time to connect the server to the network or phone line for remote reporting and configuration.VERIS INDUSTRIES ™ H8822 INSTALLATION GUIDE ZL0056-0C PAGE 5 ©2010 Veris Industries USA 800.354.8556 or +1.503.598.4564 / support@veris.com 06101 Alta Labs, Enercept, Enspector, Hawkeye, Trustat, Veris, and the Veris ‘V’ logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Veris Industries, L.L.C. in the USA and/or other countries. basic network confiGuration 1. Determine the IP addressing needs: The IP address of the AcquiSuite DR™ server can be implemented using one of three methods. Check with the network administrator to determine which method applies. For phone installations, use “direct connection to laptop” to allow initial configuration. Static IP address - this is a fixed IP address which is assigned by a network • administrator and “hard-coded” into the AcquiSuite DR; or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) address - this process • assigns an IP address dynamically to the AcquiSuite DR when it is connected to the network from a host DHCP server; or Direct connection between the AcquiSuite DR and a single temporary • computer such as a laptop. (primary connection will be dialin or dialout by modem) You will need the following information from your network • administrator: The addresses will be in the form of “###.###.###.###”), where “#” refers to the numbers 0 to 9. See the Network Address Worksheet below for more information. 2. Configure the IP address as selected from the table above. For Direct Connection to Laptop, the address settings above are set as the factory default, and you may be able to skip to the “Laptop/Computer Setup” section if the factory default settings are present. To begin configuration, make sure that the server displays the start screen: AcquiSuite Ready If this screen does not appear on the LCD display, press and hold the menu (top) button on the server for several seconds and the message should appear. To change the IP address to the static address assigned by the network administrator, do the following: A. Press the menu (top) button once to get the TCP/IP configuration menu. Main Menu TCP/IP Config B. Press the select (bottom) button twice to get the IP config menu. TCP/IP Config IP Address Static IP AddressDHCPDirect Connection to Laptop IP address: ___.___.___.___ proxy server port: ______IP Address: 192.168.40.50 Netmask: ___.___.___.___IP address: (dhcp assigned)Netmask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: ___.___.___.___Netmask: (dhcp assigned) Gatway: 192.168.40.1 DNS server: ___.___.___.___Gateway: (dhcp assigned) DNS: 198.107.56.37 DNS server: ___.___.___.___DNS server: (dhcp assigned) HTTP Proxy: [blank] HTTP Proxy _____________HTTP Proxy __________(factory default settings) proxy server port: _________proxy server port: ______Network Address Worksheet Network Address Worksheet: C. Press the select button again to see the IP address menu. IP Address 192.168.40.50 D. At this point, the cursor on the display will be blinking on the first number in the IP address on the second line. E. To change the number, press the menu (top) button and the display will cycle through the digits 0-9 as well as “.”. Once the correct digit is displayed, press the select (lower) button to advance to the next digit and repeat the process until all the digits are correct. F. Once the IP address on the server matches the assigned IP address, press the select (bottom) button once more to return to the main TCP/IP menu. 3. Set the Netmask, gateway, and DNS server(s) addresses as noted in the chart “Network Address Worksheet” using the same technique as shown above. The only change is that after Step B, press the menu (top) button multiple times to see the netmask, gateway, and dns setup menu, then push the select button to set the option. Note: If DHCP configuration is selected, the IP, netmask, gateway, and dns server addresses will be obtained automatically. Simply select the “Enable DHCP” from the first TCP/IP configuration manu. 4. After the address information has been set, you must reboot the AcquiSuite DR. Select the “(Previous Menu)” option after step B above. The menu will then state that the AcquiSuite DR must be rebooted to take effect. Press ‘select’ to allow the AcquiSuite DR to reboot. Once the AcquiSuite DR has rebooted, the new IP address will be displayed on the console. If DHCP addressing was specified, the server assigned address will be displayed. Note: if DHCP is unable to obtain an ip address, the AcquiSuite DR will use the fallback address of 192.168.0.100.VERIS INDUSTRIES ™ H8822 INSTALLATION GUIDE ZL0056-0C PAGE 6 ©2010 Veris Industries USA 800.354.8556 or +1.503.598.4564 / support@veris.com 06101 Alta Labs, Enercept, Enspector, Hawkeye, Trustat, Veris, and the Veris ‘V’ logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Veris Industries, L.L.C. in the USA and/or other countries. Laptop/Computer Setup 1. You must have a computer to access and configure the AcquiSuite DR. This computer must have an ethernet connection (on the LAN or by direct connection) and must have a web browser installed such as Internet Explorer or Netscape. Note: If your building already has an existing LAN that the AcquiSuite DR is attached to, you can use an existing computer on that LAN. Check with your network administrator for details. If this option is available, use a LAN connected computer and skip to the “AcquiSuite DR administration overview” section below. The remainder of this section will assume the installer has brought a laptop to the site, and will connect the laptop to the building LAN, or directly to the AcquiSuite DR. Attach the laptop to the AcquiSuite DR or LAN as shown. 2. Attach the laptop to the AcquiSuite DR or to the LAN. If the laptop is to be attached to an existing LAN, use a standard (direct) ethernet patch cable. If the laptop is to be attached directly to the AcquiSuite DR use an ethernet “Crossover” cable. If the laptop is to be attached to an existing LAN, obtain a static IP address (or use DHCP addressing) from the network administrator. 3. Configure the laptop IP address using the following steps. Note: Only MS Windows is detailed below, however you can use any OS/ Browser you wish such as MacOS or Linux. Details on network setup fornon- windows operating systems is beyond the scope of this document however. LaptopAcquiSuite LAN LAN connected AcquiSuite ethernetethernet ethernet crossover cable Direct connected AcquiSuite LaptopAcquiSsuite Static IP AddressDHCPDirect Connection to Laptop IP address: ___.___.___.___ Obtain IP address automaticallyIP Address: 192.168.40.1 Netmask: ___.___.___.___IP address: (dhcp assigned)Netmask: 255.255.255.0 Laptop Address Worksheet: A. From the Windows start menu, select the “Settings”, “Control Panel” option. Double click the network icon in the displayed window. Note: If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, select the ‘Local Area’ connection icon in the network folder, then click the “Properties” button. B. In the network setup dialog, there should be a list of items including adapters, clients and protocols. Locate the protocol labeled “TCP/IP”. Note: If you have multiple ethernet cards, you may have multiple lines labeled “TCP/IP --> ethernet card”. Locate the ethernet card that corresponds to the physical connection to the AcquiSuite DR and then select the TCP/IP option that is linked with that ethernet card. C. Double click the TCP/IP option you selected in step B above. An example screen is shown. Set the IP and Netmask from the laptop Address Worksheet above. It would be helpful to make note of your previous settings in this dialog so you may set them back after you are done with the AcquiSuite DR Configuration. D. Close the TCP/IP settings dialog, and Network dialog. If you are using Windows 95, 98, or ME, you will be required to reboot your computer. E. Close the TCP/IP Settings dialog and Network dialog.VERIS INDUSTRIES ™ H8822 INSTALLATION GUIDE ZL0056-0C PAGE 7 ©2010 Veris Industries USA 800.354.8556 or +1.503.598.4564 / support@veris.com 06101 Alta Labs, Enercept, Enspector, Hawkeye, Trustat, Veris, and the Veris ‘V’ logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Veris Industries, L.L.C. in the USA and/or other countries. acquisuite administration overview The AcquiSuite DR should now be available on the local area network for you to access using a web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape. 1. Use your web browser to connect to the AcquiSuite DR by entering http://192.168.40.50/setup/ where 192.168.40.50 is the IP address displayed on the on the AcquiSuite DR LCD display. 2. When prompted, use the following default login information Login: admin Password: admin 3. Your web browser should now display the AcquiSuite DR configuration menu. To the left, a list of configuration options are available. On the right, a specific configuration page will be shown. The first page is a welcome message with some system status information. Proceed with the configuration of the AcquiSuite DR using your web browser. 4. Click on the + mark next to the Accounts menu. Select the Admin account, and click ‘Change Password’. All units are shipped with the same factory default password, and it should be changed to prevent unwanted access. 5. Expand the Networking option, and select setup. Verify the addresses are consistent with those in the “Network Address Worksheet.” 6. Expand the Modbus option, and select “Device List.” You should see a list of each Modbus device attached to the AcquiSuite DR. Before the AcquiSuite DR can begin logging data, each Modbus device must be assigned a unique name. A. Click the device number to the left of the unconfigured Modbus device. B. A page with the current device status and readings will be displayed. Click on the ‘configure’ button at the bottom of the page. C. Enter a name for the device in the supplied field. D. Change any low and high range alarm settings you may need. (optional) E. Click the ‘Save’ button at the bottom of the page to save your changes. F. Repeat these steps for each Modbus device. Some devices may require additional information. The H8238 Multi circuit power meter allows the CT size to be specified. The H8923-4 IO Module and the H8822 AcquiSuite DR internal IO module have additional configuration options on each data point line to specify the details of the analog or pulse input. These include the 4-20mA device scale, multipliers and engineering units. Each 4-20mA or 0-10V sensor should be supplied with technical information including the low and high range values that can be used to configure the AcquiSuite DR. Also, the AcquiSuite DR has many common sensor types pre-programmed that can be selected from a drop down list. Review the Modbus Advanced Configuration Options section of this manual for further configuration details. 7. Select the Modbus/Setup menu option. Specify the Modbus Loop Name. This will become the name of the AcquiSuite DR. This is the name that will appear on the BMO website service (if subscribed). Specify the data logging period. The default is 15 minutes. 8. Decide upon a method of data transfer. (see section later in this document) If you select the HTTP/Post method to send data to the BMO website, you can configure this by selecting the “LogFileData, Setup/Upload” page. A. Make note of the AcquiSuite DR serial number. B. Select upload options as needed for time of day to upload the data and retry control. C. Check the checkbox to allow remote configuration. This will allow you to reconfigure the AcquiSuite DR from the BMO web site without having to connect directly to the AcquiSuite DR. D. Specify the “Target address to upload data.” This is the website address where the AcquiSuite DR will send the collected data. If you have an in-house data collection service, you should enter the address of your data server in this field. If you are using BMO service, the target address to upload data should be set to http://www.buildingmanageronline.com/upload.php E. When configuring the AcquiSuite DR to send data to the BMO site or your own data collection server, the AcquiSuite DR will authenticate itself with the server by using the serial number and a password. This password must be supplied here, and can be obtained when you subscribe for the BMO service, or by your database administrator. F. Click “Apply” to save your changes. If you select a manual transfer method, remove (blank out) the target address in the Modbus/Upload Data page. security The AcquiSuite DR has three levels of security. These are "operator," "user," and "admin." When using a browser to access the AcquiSuite DR, basic http authentication is used to prompt your browser for a username and password. The admin account uses "admin" as the default password. To change the password, select the Accounts menu from the left side tree display. Next, select the account name. Click the "Change Password" button to set a new password for the selected account. admin: This account has full access to modify any of the system settings. The default password is "admin." operator: This account may view settings, however may only change modbus alarm ranges and device names. user: This account can view some system settings including the modbus device status pages and can change nothing. When using FTP to access the AcquiSuite DR, you may use the admin account username/password for read-only access. Log information is stored in /var/log/ Modbus. For read-write-delete access, use the login name “root” and the admin password. The three usernames specified are not able to be changed or renamed, nor can arbitrary usernames be added to the AcquiSuite DR. Access is only controlled by setting the password for the three existing usernames noted above. The “operator” and “user” accounts are disabled by default. These accounts are activated when you first set a password for each.VERIS INDUSTRIES ™ H8822 INSTALLATION GUIDE ZL0056-0C PAGE 8 ©2010 Veris Industries USA 800.354.8556 or +1.503.598.4564 / support@veris.com 06101 Alta Labs, Enercept, Enspector, Hawkeye, Trustat, Veris, and the Veris ‘V’ logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Veris Industries, L.L.C. in the USA and/or other countries. modbus Modbus Device List The AcquiSuite DR automatically searches for Modbus devices on the RS-485 serial loop. The Modbus Device List page will show a listing of all the currently detected or configured devices the AcquiSuite DR has found. The device list will show the Modbus address number, status (OK, Error, Alarm, Unconfigured), the device name (user specified), and the device identification string. Click on the Modbus address number for any of the devices for specific device details. Note: not all Modbus devices are supported by the AcquiSuite DR. If a device appears in the list with “Unsupported” in the status column, you may need to upgrade the firmware on the AcquiSuite DR to access the device. At the bottom right corner of the device list page, a link is shown that will enumerate all the supported Modbus devices in the installed version of the firmware. Use the System/Firmware update page to check for newer versions of the firmware. The Veris.com website faq also has a list of supported Modbus devices. Device Details The Device Detail page will show a list of all the meter data points, alarm settings and console options. The data point names for most devices are automatically entered. Some devices such as the H8923-4 IO module have generic inputs, and will be labeled as “pulse input #1”. At the top of the page, the status of the device is shown. This usually reports “ok” however it can include error information if the device is not responding properly. A list of device errors is available in the log file details section of this manual. At the bottom of the page, several buttons are present. Done: returns you to the device list page. Log File: will display a tabular view of the most recent data in the current log file. Use the log file export page for complete log data access. Configure: This button will allow you to change the device parameters such as the name, alarm and console settings. Device Configuration Clicking the “Configure” button from the Device Details page will refresh the screen with the same information, however the device name, alarm settings and console checkbox will be available. Device Name: This field allows you to specify a name for the device such as “main building power” or other useful name to indicate the location or function of the device. A name must be assigned to a device before the AcquiSuite DR will log data for it. Low Alarm, High Alarm: Specify a threshold for the alarm. If the data point is recorded below the Low Alarm, or above the High Alarm levels at the time a log entry is taken, the point will be considered in an alarm state. Console: Checking this checkbox will cause the AcquiSuite DR to display this data point on the LCD console. Multiple data points are rotated about every 10 seconds. The values on the LCD console are updated when the next log interval occurs. Point Config: Some devices have configurable point features. The H8923-4 IO module has 4 pulse and 4 analog inputs that require additional configuration as detailed in the next section. The H663/704 BCM product only requires the circuit breaker name in this menu. Most device points are automatically configured, and this option may not be displayed. Advanced: At the lower right corner of the page, an advanced configuration button may be present depending on the Modbus device features. Advanced Configuration Options The advanced configuration page contains special options specific to the device you are configuring. For the H8923-4 IO module, you may specify the pulse rate speed that the pulse inputs will work at, as well as review the 4-20mA/0-10V input status. On power meters, the CT size and orientation options may be present. The device serial number and other specific parameters will be displayed if available. Internal IO Configuration The H8822 AcquiSuite DR provides 8 multipurpose inputs on board. The onboard IO inputs will always be device 250 in the device list. Click on the device number 250 in the device list. A page showing the device 1. inputs will be presented. Each input has 5 lines on this page. Analog inputs have one line each for an instantaneous, min, max and average value. Pulse inputs have a line for the accumulated value, rate, runtime and status. VERIS INDUSTRIES ™ H8822 INSTALLATION GUIDE ZL0056-0C PAGE 9 ©2010 Veris Industries USA 800.354.8556 or +1.503.598.4564 / support@veris.com 06101 Alta Labs, Enercept, Enspector, Hawkeye, Trustat, Veris, and the Veris ‘V’ logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Veris Industries, L.L.C. in the USA and/or other countries. Click the Configure button at the bottom of the page. The page will be displayed 2. again, however the device name and alarm level fields will allow editing. Type in a name for the device in the space provided at the top of the page. The name should describe the purpose or location of the IO module. For device 250, you may want to use the name “internal IO” For each input that you wish to use, click the “Config Point” button to the right of 3. the input. The analog input configuration requires several options. The input mode will 4. control how the input functions. This includes measuring voltage, current, resistance, pulse, or runtime. Use the dropdown menu to select the mode that is appropriate for your sensor. The input configuration must be completed for each input that is in use. Sensor Name: Change this to describe the input. This can be anything you wish, such as “Indoor Temperature.” Input Mode: Select from one of the following: Voltage 0-10V, Current 4-20 mA, Resistance, Pulse, or Unconfigured. Sensor Make and Model: This entry is a space for the model number of the sensor. It is only used for reference. Sensor Minimum Range: All analog sensors have min/max range values. For example, a temperature sensor may have a range of 50 to 95 degrees F. Enter the low range number here. Sensor Maximum Range: Enter the high range value of the analog sensor here. Pulse Multiplier: For pulse mode inputs, this option specifies the multiplier for the input. Pulse Rate: For most units, this feature is an automatic rate field. For KWH points, the rate is KW. Engineering Units: Enter the units of measure, i.e., degrees F, %RH, etc. After saving the sensor profile, the device configuration page will appear again. 5. The input values should now be scaled correctly and the names will be updated to your new configuration. You may wish to set any alarm thresholds required or check the “Console” checkbox for any data points that should be displayed on the LCD console. Click the “Advanced” button in the lower right corner of the page. For the H8822 6. onboard IO, there are several options. After returning to the device configuration page, click “Save” at the bottom of the 7. page to return to the device display. Troubleshooting Modbus Devices If the device you have attached does not appear in the Modbus device list, check the following: Verify the + (red), - (black), and Shield connections are correct on all • connections. Look for any connection in the middle of the loop that may have the wires reversed, or shorted together. Verify the address settings of every Modbus device. No two devices may • have the same address. Note: the AcquiSuite DR H8822 uses the address 250 for the internal IO module. Do not assign this address to any other Modbus device. If only one device is not working, try disconnecting all the other devices • on the Modbus loop to isolate the problem. If possible, bring the failed device adjacent to the AcquiSuite DR and attach it with a short stub of wire to eliminate possible wiring problems. If the AcquiSuite DR can find a device on the short stub, the problem is probably a wiring related issue on the RS-485 loop. Check to verify the Modbus device is supported by the AcquiSuite DR. • Usually, the AcquiSuite DR will locate the device and print “Unsupported” in the device status column if the device is not recognized by the AcquiSuite DR firmware drivers. In the lower right corner of this screen, there is a link that will show a list of supported devices. Use this to verify the Modbus device in question is supported by the AcquiSuite DR firmware version. If not, check for firmware upgrades online with the Firmware Update configuration page. Next >