ePowerLog

Datalogger

User Manual
Product installation instructions
DL Series
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Index
General information 4
About this manual 4
Glossary 4
Legal information 5
Safety warnings 5
Scope of supply 6
The ePowerLog datalogger 6
Additional equipment 7
Monitoring platform - ePowerMonitor 7
Commissioning overview 7
Before proceeding to the commissioning 7
Deployment steps 8

Step 2: Communication Architecture Plan 9

Objectives 9
RS485 Constraints: Configuring Slave ID Addresses 9
Ethernet Constraints: Configuring IP Addresses 9
Example 10

Step 3: Wire the slave devices 11

Connecting RS485 Devices 11
Central Computing Unit serial ports 11
Wiring 12
Termination of data wires 13
Shield 13
Connecting Ethernet Devices 14
Central Computing Unit LAN ports 14
Wiring 15
Wiring an AC Meter | 5A provided by Elum 15
Materials required 15
Safety Warnings 16
Installation location 16
Device overview 16
Installation steps 17
Wiring an AC Meter | 333mV provided by Elum 23
Materials required 23
Safety Warnings 23
Installation location 23
Device overview 24

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Installation steps 24

Step 4: Configuring non-Elum equipment 29

Configuring Solar Inverters 29
Configuring Genset Controllers 30
Configuring Grid and Load Sensors 31

Step 5: Installing the ePowerLog 33

Installation 33
Instructions for installing the ePowerLog when in casing 33
Instructions for installing the ePowerLog when in kit 33
Power Supply 33
Instructions for connecting the power supply to ePowerLog when in Elum casing 33
Instructions for connecting the power supply to ePowerLog when in kit 34

Step 6: Configuring the ePowerLog on Elum Configuration 36

Before proceeding to the commissioning 36
Required Materials 36
Accessing Elum Configuration 36
Configuring your password 36
Configuring internet access 37
Configuring a cellular internet connection 39
Performing Software update 40
Configuring site settings (optional) 41
Configuration your network 42
Validating Data 51
Configuring data forwarding (optional) 51
Export FTP 53
EnergySoft 53
USB Export 54
Starting data acquisition 55

Elum Configuration after the commissioning 57

Accessing Elum Configuration 57
Elum Configuration menus 57
Devices 58
Network 60
Date 60
Data Forwarding 61
Password 62
Site 62
Software update 63

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Advanced 63

Options and accessories 65

Cabinets 65
Antennas 65
Meters 66
UPS 67
Connectivity 67
Weather Sensors 68

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1. General information
1.1. About this manual
The purpose of this manual is to provide the users with all the necessary information to install,
configure and operate the ePowerLog DL by Elum Energy. It includes product information,
safety instructions, installation and configuration guidelines. For the ePowerLog ZE, ePowerLog SD
and ePowerLog HFS, please see the dedicated User Manual. For the ePowerLog MC and
ePowerLog PPC, please refer to the Elum team.

This document is dedicated to :

- EPC of new hybrid PV/Genset or PV/Battery power systems
- EPC of PV/Battery power systems on existing genset based power systems
- Anyone involved in the design, installation and maintenance of hybrid power systems

The two following symbols will help the reader navigate through the document by highlighting
important information from the general text:

Warning
A Warning sign indicates a hazardous situation that could result in death or
serious injury. It will often involve precautions and guidelines to avoid it.

Notes
Notes provide general information for the reader to keep in mind.

Please make sure to read this manual before installing the ePowerLog to avoid
any human injury and equipment damage

1.2. Glossary

APN address Gateway between a GSM, GPRS, 3G or 4G mobile network and another computer network

AWG (12 wires) American wire gauge

CT Current Transducers detect electric current in a wire & generate a proportional signal

DHCP mode Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol to assign IP addresses

DIN rail Standard metal rail used for mounting industrial control equipment inside equipment racks

EMS Energy Management System

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EPC Company that handles the Engineering, Procurement & Commissioning of projects

I/O module Input/Output module

ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol

LAN ports Ports for a Local Area Network

Local NEC rules National Electrical Code

Modbus RTU Communication protocol to connect a supervisory computer with a remote terminal unit (RTU)

Modbus TCP Communication protocol to connect a supervisory computer with a remote terminal unit
through Ethernet with a transmission control protocol (TCP)

OCPP Open Charge Point Protocol for communication between electric vehicle charging stations and
a central management system

RS-485 Standard electrical characteristics of drivers and receivers in serial communications systems

SCADA Supervisory control and data acquisition

SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is an Internet Standard protocol for collecting
and organizing information about managed devices on IP networks and for modifying that
information to change device behavior.

UDP ports Ports for User Datagram Protocol

UPS Uninterruptible power supply, providing emergency power to a load when the input power
source or mains power fails

1.3. Legal information

The company Elum SAS, whose registered office is located at 9 rue d'Enghien - 75010 PARIS and
registered with the Paris Trade and Companies Registry under number 817 860 083, integrates
and distributes monitoring and control panels for photovoltaic and hybrid installations marketed
under the names "ePowerLog" and "ePowerControl".

Elum guarantees its controllers and dataloggers meet the quality standards used in France, that
they are designed and integrated in France and that they meet the technical criteria and quality
requirements.

The content of this document can be edited by Elum. The English version of the document prevails
if any discrepancy appears in a translated version.

1.4. Safety warnings

Elum ePowerLog products are electrical equipment. The installation and operation should only be
conducted by authorized personnel aware of the risks involved.

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Installation of meters
Voltage-carrying parts. Risk of heart attack, burns and other injuries. Disconnect
the power supply and charge the device before installing the analyzer. Protect
the terminals with covers. The energy analyser must be installed by
qualified/approved personnel.

Dangerous voltage
Do not touch the terminals for voltage and current measurement. Always
connect grounding terminals. Do not disconnect the datalogger CT terminals. Be
careful to protect the unit from electrostatic discharges during the installation.

Internet access
A stable internet access is required to perform the commissioning of the
ePowerLog.

Monitoring and control features

Elum can only guarantee the monitoring and control of the site according to its
product features once all of the equipment to be monitored and controlled have
correctly been configured and connected to the datalogger.

Reverse Power Protection (for the ePowerControl SD, HFS, MC and PPC)
The ePowerControl is NOT an electrical protection. It does not replace an
adequate protection of diesel generators against power reversal, nor a properly
configured/installed protection relay, nor a properly configured/installed genset
controller integrating the reverse current protection functionality. If necessary,
please install protection relays against reverse power.

1.5. Scope of supply

1.5.1. The ePowerLog datalogger

The ePowerLog is ready-to-use and consists of a Central Computing Unit and one or more
satellites. The central unit integrates control algorithms and provides remote communication with
the Elum cloud via the Internet. Any option purchased by the client for the datalogger will already
be implemented into the base station.

For more information regarding the Computer Central Unit, please refer to your
ePowerLog datasheet.

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1.5.2. Additional equipment

Additional external equipment (such as weather sensors, I/O modules,or power meters) included in
the purchase order will be delivered following the same terms as the datalogger. Some of those
equipment will already be embedded in the ePowerLog cabinet, while others will have to be
installed by the client. Please see the Options section for more information.

1.5.3. Monitoring platform - ePowerMonitor

Once all the different equipment are installed, the internet connection of the datalogger configured
and the commissioning tests performed, Elum will give the client access to the online monitoring
platform (User ID & Password).

1.6. Commissioning overview

1.6.1. Before proceeding to the commissioning

Prior to the commissioning, the following documents will be sent by Elum :

- User Manual
- Datasheet
- Software delivery note

The ePowerLog datalogger delivered to you was pre embedded with Elum last up to date Elum
firmware and is ready to install. The installation team should follow the instructions available in this
document for the autonomous commissioning of the datalogger.

The complete configuration of your system can be done on site and all the information needed for
the commissioning of the system is included in this document.

Equipment first integration by Elum

For new equipment integration by Elum, our Operations team should be
informed of the commissioning date of the system at least 15 days prior to the
deployment. If not, Elum engineers cannot guarantee their full availability for
assistance.

PV injection
All the deployment process should be done with the PV injection shutdown.
Elum cannot be held responsible if uncontrolled PV injection causes damage
during the deployment process.

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1.6.2. Deployment steps

✔ Step 1 Read the User Manual

Step 2 Plan the communication architecture

Step 3 Wire the slave devices

Connect and configure all non-Elum equipment:

- PV inverters
Step 4 - Generator controller (with a protection relay if necessary)
- Power meters
- Other equipment (sensors, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, etc.)

Step 5 Wire and install the ePowerLog

Configure the ePowerLog online with Elum Configuration:

- ePowerLog password
- Internet access
- Software update (if applicable)
Step 6
- Communication ports and devices according to your Communication
Architecture Plan (test and correct)
- Data validation
- Data Forwarding

Step 7 Start the Data acquisition

Step 8 (Optional) access to ePowerMonitor

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2. Step 2: Communication Architecture Plan

2.1. Objectives
The communication plan should be ready before proceeding to the commissioning to avoid any
communication issues related to the design of the network. The network design should take into
consideration communication protocols wiring limitation and each device communication setup
options.

2.2. RS485 Constraints: Configuring Slave ID Addresses

Every device should have a unique slave ID

All units connected to the same serial port should use the same communication
protocol and the same parameters (Baud rate, parity, byte size and stop bits).

With Modbus RTU protocol, up to 32 units can be connected to the same serial
communication port.

Limits
The total length of the cable must not exceed 1200 m.

2.3. Ethernet Constraints: Configuring IP Addresses

Every device should have a unique IP address.

Every device must be in the same sub-network as the Elum Explorer.
The sub-network cannot be [Link], which is reserved for configuration
over LAN port n°2.

The following Subnet Mask should be configured on each device: [Link]

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Limits
The total length of the cable must not exceed 300 m.

2.4. Example
Table 1: Communication Architecture Plan Example

Slave Slave IP Slave Baud Byte Stop

Device Protocol Parity
Reference address ID rate Size Bit

Inverter SMA STP Modbus 192.168.

- - - - -
n°1 25000 TL TCP 3.200

Inverter SMA STP Modbus 192.168.

- - - - -
n°2 25000 TL TCP 3.201

Inverter SMA STP Modbus 192.168.

- - - - -
n°3 25000 TL TCP 3.202

Inverter SMA STP Modbus 192.168.

- - - - -
n°3 25000 TL TCP 3.203

EM330-DIN
Grid .AV5.3.H.S Modbus
- 2 9600 8 No 1
Meter 1.X, Carlo RTU
Gavazzi

EM330-DIN
Load .AV5.3.H.S Modbus
- 1 9600 8 No 1
Meter 1.X, Carlo RTU
Gavazzi

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3. Step 3: Wire the slave devices

3.1. Connecting RS485 Devices
Establishing a physical connection between ePowerLog and an equipment by RS485 allows
ePowerLog to monitor and control this equipment by communicating via Modbus RTU. ePowerLog
will then be the master of the communication bus while the rest of the connected equipment will be
the Slaves. It is therefore necessary to configure each of them as such.

3.1.1. Central Computing Unit serial ports

Compatible RS485 devices can be connected to serial port 1 or 2 of the ePowerLog Central
Computing Unit using two shielded twisted pair connectors. When an RS485 Extension has been
provided by Elum, serial ports 1 or 2 of this one can also be used.

For third party hardware specific details please refer to the hardware provider documentation.

Fig. 4: Front, top and bottom views of the Central Computing Unit

Following table gives the pin attribution UC-8100 com ports :

Fig. 5: Pin of the Central Computing Unit serial ports association for various wiring technologies

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The correct identification of serial ports and pins is key to avoid communication
issues. Also, a wrong wiring can damage communication ports. Please refer to
the following picture as a reference if you have any doubts :

Fig. 6: Daisy-chain for RS-485 serial communication

3.1.2. Wiring

The wiring of the RS-485 serial line should be done according to the following guidelines:

1. The pin 3 of the serial port should be connected in a daisy-chain with all the dataB(+) port
on the devices to be connected.

2. The pin 4 of the serial port should be connected in a daisy-chain with all the dataA(-) port
on the devices to be connected.

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3. The dataB(+) and dataA(-) should be a twisted pair of wires in order to prevent
electromagnetic generated interferences.

4. The pin 5 of the serial port should be connected in a daisy-chain with all the GND port on
the devices to be connected.

To ease the cabling and prevent errors, it is suggested to maintain a constant color scheme for the
different communication wires (example: red for all the daisy chained dataB(+) wires, blue for all the
daisy chained data(-) wires and black for all the daisy chained GND wires).

3.1.3. Termination of data wires

To terminate the data wire it is needed to install at each end of the line termination resistors
connecting the dataB(+) and dataA(-) (as indicated in the figure). The termination resistors should
have impedance compatible with the communication cable impedance (usual value 120 Ohm).

3.1.4. Shield

For the RS-485 lines, It is suggested to use shielded wires.

In this instance the shield should be electrically continued throughout all the serial line and
connected to the GND wire of the RS-485 circuit at the datalogger (meaning pin 5).

To prevent ground loops it must be avoided to have multiple connections of the shield to the
ground, the only connection of the shield and other wires should be at the level of the datalogger
with the GND wire as before mentioned.

The use of unshielded data wires should be minimized to limitate eventual interferences.

In the following main restriction to the use of the RS-485 are reported:
- Up to 10 devices may be connected to a single port by daisy-chaining RS-485
connections.
- For each port, the total length of cable between the datalogger and the farthest external
device may be up to 1.2km of RS-485-compatible cable.

Failure to follow all the instructions hereinabove, including the need for
termination resistors, proper grounding and shielding, will result in unreliable
communication with external devices, worsened performance, and possibly
danger of damage to equipment.

Shield continuity must be provided along the communication line using

dedicated third party hardware to connect, and must be grounded at a single
point.

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For lines longer than 100m, the use of a 120 Ohms termination resistance is
strongly recommended. In this case, the resistance must be placed between the
D+ and D- ports of the Central Computing Unit RS485 port.

3.2. Connecting Ethernet Devices

Establishing a physical connection between ePowerLog and Ethernet equipment allows ePowerLog
to monitor/control this equipment by communicating via Modbus TCP/IP, SNMP or OCPP.
ePowerLog will then be the master of the communication bus while the rest of the connected
equipment will be the Slave. As a matter of fact It is therefore necessary to configure each of them
as such.

3.2.1. Central Computing Unit LAN ports

To connect power units or sensors using an ethernet connection (with Protocols such as Modbus
TCP or SNMP), use the LAN ports of the ePowerLog module using an Ethernet-male to
Ethernet-male cable.

If no Ethernet switch (optionally included in the box) is used, devices using Modbus TCP or SNMP
protocol must be connected to one of the 2 LAN ports of the datalogger using an Ethernet-male to
Ethernet-male cable.

If an Ethernet switch is used, devices using Modbus TCP must be connected to one of the free
Ethernet ports of the switch, and one of the ports of the switch must be connected to the
ePowerLog datalogger.

Fig. 7: Front view of the Central Computing Unit

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The two 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports of the Central Computing Unit and the switches provided by
Elum use RJ45 connectors.

Fig. 8: Pin description of the LAN ports of the Central Computing Unit

3.2.2. Wiring

The wiring of the Ethernet line should be done by connecting each of the Slaves to the ePowerLog
using an RJ45 cable.

3.3. Wiring an AC Meter | 5A provided by Elum

3.3.1. Materials required

The installation and wiring of an AC Meter | 5A provided by Elum requires:

- Per phase: Use of proper smallest available breakers or rated fuse taps for the installation
per local NEC rules. Usually 15A circuit breaker or single multipole breaker depending on
phases used.

- Black, red, and white stranded AWG 12 wire; length depending on installation location.
Thermal resistance to at least 75 C. Blue wire is needed in addition for 3-phase
installations. Use wire that has insulation rating greater than the max voltage inside the
panel. Note: wire colors may vary based on country and electrical service. Blue wire is
needed in addition for 3-phase installations.

- Electrical tape

- Conduit and couplings as needed

- Mounting and wire organization hardware as needed

- If installed outside, appropriately rated enclosure

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3.3.2. Safety Warnings

Please follow the installation instructions in this manual for wiring diagram and
proper selection of CTs.
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
- Do not connect the device to a circuit operating at > 277 Vrms to neutral.
- Always open or disconnect circuits from Power Distribution System of
building before installing or servicing the unit or attached current
transformers
- Only connect authorized 5A CTs to the CT inputs of the device

3.3.3. Installation location

The power meter must be installed near the low voltage distribution where there is easy access to
the grid, load and genset connections (see application overview). A 10 A circuit-breaker shall be
included (one per phase) in close proximity of the device and within easy reach of the operator. The
breakers shall be marked as the disconnecting device for the power meter. The power meter is a
listed device and must be installed inside a suitable enclosure. The enclosure the power meter is
installed in must be rated according to the environment it is used in. For example, outdoor
installations require an outdoor-rated enclosure. Select an installation location that is not exposed
to direct sunlight of the elements.

3.3.4. Device overview

Fig. 9: View of the EM330-DIN.AV5.3.H.S1.X, Carlo Gavazzi

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Fig. 10: View of the EM330-DIN.AV5.3.H.S1.X, Carlo Gavazzi LCD screen

3.3.5. Installation steps

1. Install the breaker(s) in the power-distribution panel so that they provide access to all
phases.

2. Open the breakers so there is no power on the breaker contacts.

3. Mount the power meter inside a suitable enclosure near the power distribution panel.

4. Proceed to the wiring of the power meter and CTs according to the wiring diagram
corresponding to the site system layout. For a three-phase system current, 4-wire,
unbalanced load and three current transformers the wiring should be as described below.
Ensure that the stickers on the CTs point towards what is being measured. If it is necessary
to shorten or lengthen the CT wires, ensure that the CT wires are properly connected.

The main voltage must not exceed 400V, and the CTs must always have 5A
secondary current.

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Fig. 11: Example of the EM330-DIN.AV5.3.H.S1.X, Carlo Gavazzi connection diagram for a three-phase system of the
system, 4 wires, unbalanced load and three current transformers (CT) and three voltage transformers (VT)

5. Proceed to the power supply wiring of the power meter as described below.

The power supply should be 90-260 V AC/DC.

The auxiliary power supply on the meter enables it to always be powered up

whether the plant is operating on grid or on gensets. Power meters monitoring
the grid, the load or gensets should always be powered up. One of those power
meters being suddenly turned off would turn the ePowerLog into a fail safe
mode, curtailing PV production.

Fig. 12: Connecting the power supply to the EM330-DIN.AV5.3.H.S1.X, Carlo Gavazzi

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6. Close the newly installed breakers. This should cause the power meter to power up,
within a few seconds the screen should light up and display the measurement page.

7. You can now proceed to the parameter setup of the power meter.

When installing a EM330-DIN.AV5.3.H.S1.X, Carlo Gavazzi the critical

parameters to be set are listed below :

SYStEM, System type : To be set according to the site design

Ct rAtIo, Current transformer ratio : To be set according to the CTs used with the
power meter. You can obtain this ratio by dividing the primary current by the
secondary current. As an example, when using 200 A to 5 A CTs, the ratio
should be set to 40.

Vt rAtIo, Voltage transformer ratio : To be set according to the VTs used with the
power meter. You can obtain this ratio by dividing the primary voltage by the
secondary voltage. As an example, when using the power meter when using no
VTs, the ratio should be set to 1.

MEASurE, Measurement type : To be set to “b”

AddrESS, Modbus address : To be set according to your ID plan

The result of the ratio between the current and voltage transformers must be
under 1054.

It is critical that the measurement type was correctly set up to “b” for the zero
export control feature. If the power meter was not correctly set up, Elum cannot
guarantee any reliability on the zero export feature and will not be taken
responsible if some energy is exported to the grid.

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Instructions to use the power meter and navigate through the different menus.

Measurement pages displayed by default when turned on. Pages are

characterized by the reference unit of measure. The initial measurement page set
is displayed after 120 s of disuse.

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Parameters description

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8. Proceed to the communication wiring of the power meter as described below.

Connect the power meter using a shielded twisted pair RS485 connector to one of the
serial ports of the Central Computing Unit using a Cat 5 cable.

Fig. 13: Connecting a single EM330-DIN.AV5.3.H.S1.X, Carlo Gavazzi

Additional power meters with RS485 are connected in parallel. The serial output must only
be terminated on the last network device connecting terminals B+ and T.

For connections longer than 1000 m or networks with more than 160 instruments, use a
signal repeater.

Fig. 14: Connecting several EM330-DIN.AV5.3.H.S1.X, Carlo Gavazzi in parallel

The continuity of the shielding must be ensured throughout the communication

cable, and the ground must be connected at a single point. The total length of
the cable must not exceed 1200m.

9. Label the newly installed breakers as “Power Meter Disconnect” so the customer can
readily find them if it becomes necessary to power-cycle or turn off the device for any
reason.

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3.4. Wiring an AC Meter | 333mV provided by Elum

3.4.1. Materials required

The installation and wiring of an AC Meter | 5A provided by Elum requires:

- Per phase: Use of proper smallest available breakers or rated fuse taps for the installation
per local NEC rules. Usually 15A circuit breaker or single multipole breaker depending on
phases used.

- Black, red, and white stranded AWG 12 wire; length depending on installation location.
Thermal resistance to at least 75 C. Blue wire is needed in addition for 3-phase
installations. Use wire that has insulation rating greater than the max voltage inside the
panel. Note: wire colors may vary based on country and electrical service. Blue wire is
needed in addition for 3-phase installations.

- Electrical tape

- Conduit and couplings as needed

- Mounting and wire organization hardware as needed

- If installed outside, appropriately rated enclosure

3.4.2. Safety Warnings

Please follow the installation instructions in this manual for wiring diagram and
proper selection of CTs.
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
- Do not connect the device to a circuit operating at > 277 Vrms to neutral.
- Always open or disconnect circuits from Power Distribution System of
building before installing or servicing the unit or attached current
transformers
- Only connect authorized 333mV CTs to the CT inputs of the device

3.4.3. Installation location

The power meter must be installed near the low voltage distribution where there is easy access to
the grid, load and genset connections (see application overview). A 10 A circuit-breaker shall be
included (one per phase) in close proximity of the device and within easy reach of the operator. The
breakers shall be marked as the disconnecting device for the power meter. The power meter is a
listed device and must be installed inside a suitable enclosure. The enclosure the power meter is
installed in must be rated according to the environment it is used in. For example, outdoor
installations require an outdoor-rated enclosure. Select an installation location that is not exposed
to direct sunlight of the elements.

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3.4.4. Device overview

Fig. 14: View of the [Link].X, Carlo Gavazzi

Fig. 15: View of the [Link].X, Carlo Gavazzi LCD screen

3.4.5. Installation steps

1. Install the breaker(s) in the power-distribution panel so that they provide access to all
phases.

2. Open the breakers so there is no power on the breaker contacts.

3. Mount the power meter inside a suitable enclosure near the power distribution panel.

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4. Proceed to the wiring of the power meter and CTs according to the wiring diagram
corresponding to the site system layout. For a three-phase system current, 4-wire,
unbalanced load and three current transformers the wiring should be as described below.
Ensure that the stickers on the CTs point towards what is being measured. If it is necessary
to shorten or lengthen the CT wires, ensure that the CT wires are properly connected.

The main voltage must not exceed 400V, and the CTs must always have 333 mV
output.

Fig. 16: Example of the [Link].X, Carlo Gavazzi connection diagram for a three-phase system of the
system, 4 wires, unbalanced load and three current transformers (CT) and three voltage transformers (VT)

5. Proceed to the power supply wiring of the power meter as described below.

The power supply should be 65-400 V AC, 50 Hz

The auxiliary power supply on the meter enables it to always be powered up

whether the plant is operating on grid or on gensets. Power meters monitoring
the grid, the load or gensets should always be powered up. One of those power
meters being suddenly turned off would turn the ePowerControl into a fail safe
mode, curtailing PV production.

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Fig. 17: Connecting the power supply to the [Link].X, Carlo Gavazzi

6. Close the newly installed breakers. This should cause the power meter to power up, within
a few seconds the screen should light up and display the measurement page.

7. You can now proceed to the parameter setup of the power meter.

When installing a [Link].X, Carlo Gavazzi the critical

parameters to be set are listed below:

SYS, System type: To be set according to the site design.

SEnSOr , CT type: To be set according to the CTs used with the power meter.
As an example, when installing the power meter with Rogowski coil CTs, the
type should be set to roG

Ct Prin, Current transformer maximum current input: To be set according to the

CTs used with the power meter. As an example, when installing the power meter
with Rogowski coil 4000A, the type should be set to 4,00k.

Vt rAtIo, Voltage transformer ratio: To be set according to the VTs used with the
ePowerMeter. You can obtain this ratio by dividing the primary voltage by the
secondary voltage. As an example, when installing the power meter using no
VTs, the ratio should be set to 1.

APPLiC, Measurement application: To be set to “E”.

AddrESS, Modbus address: To be set according to your ID plan.

The result of the ratio between the current and voltage transformers must be
under 1054.

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It is critical that the measurement application was correctly set up to “E” for the
zero export control feature. If the ePowerMeter was not correctly set up, Elum
cannot guarantee any reliability on the zero export feature and will not be taken
responsible if some energy is exported to the grid.

Instructions to use the power meter and navigate through the different
menus.

Measurement pages displayed by default when turned on. Pages are

characterized by the reference unit of measure. The initial measurement page set
is displayed after 120 s of disuse.

8. Proceed to the communication wiring of the power meter as described below. Connect the
ePowerMeter using a shielded twisted pair RS485 connector to one of the serial ports of
the Central Computing Unit using a Cat 5 cable.

Fig. 18: Connecting a single [Link].X, Carlo Gavazzi

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Additional ePowerMeters with RS485 are connected in parallel. The serial output
must only be terminated on the last network device connecting terminals B+ and T.

For connections longer than 1000 m or networks with more than 160 instruments, use a
signal repeater.

Fig. 19: Connecting several [Link].X, Carlo Gavazzi in parallel

The continuity of the shielding must be ensured throughout the communication

cable, and the ground must be connected at a single point. The total length of
the cable must not exceed 1200m.

Label the newly installed breakers as “ePower Meter Disconnect” so the customer can readily find
them if it becomes necessary to power-cycle or turn off the device for any reason.

3.4.6.

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4. Step 4: Configuring non-Elum equipment

4.1. Configuring Solar Inverters
Some inverters may need the activation of RS485 control features. To configure a given inverter,
please refer to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Elum ePowerLog needs to communicate with solar inverters to gather data for monitoring
purposes. To perform this task the datalogger must be able to interact with the solar inverters to :
- Collect active power output measurements,
- Communicate maximum power output setpoints,
- Collect accessible measurements useful for the monitoring of the operation.

In the following table all the accessed variables are listed.

Table 3: Solar inverter variable accessed

Elum Name Description Max Access

W Total active power Read Only

WphA Active power phase A Read Only

WphB Active power phase B Read Only

WphC Active power phase C Read Only

VAR Total reactive power Read Only

VARphA Reactive power phase A Read Only

VARphB Reactive power phase B Read Only

VARphC Reactive power phase C Read Only

VA Total apparent power Read Only

VAphA Apparent power phase A Read Only

VAphB Apparent power phase B Read Only

VAphC Apparent power phase C Read Only

Hz Frequency Read Only

AphA Current phase A Read Only

AphB Current phase B Read Only

AphC Current phase C Read Only

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PhVphA Line voltage phase A Read Only

PhVphB Line voltage phase B Read Only

PhVphC Line voltage phase C Read Only

Status Solar inverter status Read Only

Operating Mode Solar inverter operating modes Read Only

Alarm Solar inverter alarms Read Only

WSet Solar inverter maximum active Read / Write

power setpoint

Table 4: Requirement for solar inverter

RS1 Each inverter must allow Modbus RTU or TCP communication

4.2. Configuring Genset Controllers

To configure remote communication or activate the reverse power protection on a given genset
controller, please refer to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Elum ePowerLog needs to communicate with the genset itself or with the genset controller
to surveil safe operation and to gather data for site monitoring purposes. To perform such task the
datalogger must be able to interact with the genset itself or with the genset controller to collect:
- Active power output measurements
- Accessible data for the monitoring of the operation.

In the following tables all the accessed variables are accessed.

Table 5: Genset or genset controller variable accessed

Elum Name Description Max Access

W Total active power Read Only

WphA Active power phase A Read Only

WphB Active power phase B Read Only

WphC Active power phase C Read Only

VAR Total reactive power Read Only

VARphA Reactive power phase A Read Only

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VARphB Reactive power phase B Read Only

VARphC Reactive power phase C Read Only

VA Total apparent power Read Only

VAphA Apparent power phase A Read Only

VAphB Apparent power phase B Read Only

VAphC Apparent power phase C Read Only

Hz Frequency Read Only

AphA Current phase A Read Only

AphB Current phase B Read Only

AphC Current phase C Read Only

PhVphA Line voltage phase A Read Only

PhVphB Line voltage phase B Read Only

PhVphC Line voltage phase C Read Only

Status Genset status Read Only

Operating Mode Genset operating modes Read Only

Alarm Genset alarms Read Only

Table 6: Requirement for genset or genset controller

RS1 The genset or the controller must allow Modbus RTU or TCP
communication

4.3. Configuring Grid and Load Sensors

Elum ePowerLog needs to obtain information from the Point of Connection (POC) between
the site and the external power grid, and from the Load. Such information is obtained by installing a
sensor able to measure all the electrical quantities needed. Elum ePowerLog needs to
communicate with the sensor installed to collect:
- Active power measurements
- Accessible data for the monitoring of the operation.

The power meters provided by Elum meet all those conditions and will be used by default.

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In the following tables all the accessed variables are listed.

Table 7: Grid sensor variable accessed

Elum Name Description Max Access

W Total active power Read Only

WphA Active power phase A Read Only

WphB Active power phase B Read Only

WphC Active power phase C Read Only

VAR Total reactive power Read Only

VARphA Reactive power phase A Read Only

VARphB Reactive power phase B Read Only

VARphC Reactive power phase C Read Only

VA Total apparent power Read Only

VAphA Apparent power phase A Read Only

VAphB Apparent power phase B Read Only

VAphC Apparent power phase C Read Only

Hz Frequency Read Only

AphA Current phase A Read Only

AphB Current phase B Read Only

AphC Current phase C Read Only

PhVphA Line voltage phase A Read Only

PhVphB Line voltage phase B Read Only

PhVphC Line voltage phase C Read Only

Table 8: Requirement for grid sensor

RS1 The sensor must allow Modbus RTU or TCP communication

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5. Step 5: Installing the ePowerLog

5.1. Installation

Installation location
The ePowerLog is designed for indoor installations. For outdoor installations,
special housing must be provided when placing the order.

Internet access
The autonomous deployment of ePowerLog as well as any maintenance
intervention by Elum engineers requires a stable connection to the Internet. The
enclosure must therefore be installed in such a way that it has a reception quality
at least at edge level if the wireless connection is used or at least an equivalent
quality on the local network if a wired connection is used.

5.1.1. Instructions for installing the ePowerLog when in casing

To wall mount the ePowerLog enclosure follow these steps:

1. Facilitate the access to the mounting holes by removing the 4 nuts fixing the mounting plate
to the enclosure

2. Mount the Base station to the wall using appropriate screws and wall plugs

3. Set back the mounting plate into the enclosure

5.1.2. Instructions for installing the ePowerLog when in kit

When delivered in a kit, the ePowerLog components should all be installed on a DIN rail.
To avoid the Central Computing Unit to overheat, you should respect a 15 cm cooling area on each
side of it.

5.2. Power Supply

To power the electrical enclosure, use the screw terminal block. Allowed voltage ranges from 100
to 240 volts AC, and the device may use 1.30 amp maximum.

5.2.1. Instructions for connecting the power supply to ePowerLog

when in Elum casing

1. Power connectors have already been wired to a single screw terminal block on the left side
of the DIN Rail

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Fig. 15: Terminal block and circuit breaker overview

2. Connect the phase wire to the red/brown wire

3. Connect the neutral wire to the blue wire

4. Connect the ground wire to the green/yellow wire

5. If a UPS was provided with the ePowerLog, connect the battery red/black wire to the
transformer

6. Engage the circuit breaker

7. Check that the Power LED of the Central Computing Unit is on.

5.2.2. Instructions for connecting the power supply to ePowerLog

when in kit
Table 9: ePowerLog Power Supply Parameters

Input Voltage 12 to 24 VDC

Input Current 480 mA @ 12 VDC

225 mA @24 VDC

Power Consumption 5,4 W

1. Connect the “terminal block to power jack converter” (in the package) to
the Central Computing Unit DC terminal block (located on the top panel),
and then connect the power adapter. It takes about 30 seconds for the
system to boot up. Grounding the Central Computing Unit and wire
routing helps limit the effects of noise due to electromagnetic
interference (EMI).

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2. Ground the Central Computing Unit. The shielded ground (sometimes called
protected ground) contact is the top contact of the 3-pin power terminal block connector
when viewed from the angle shown here. Connect the shielded ground wire to an
appropriate grounded metal surface.

When the ePowerLog from Elum is turned on, all LEDs should be turned on for 1
sec then off for 60 seconds, (Internet connection and services starting)

On the left side, LEDs for diagnosis:

- Green light (independant from orange and red lights) : When this LED is
ON, the local data retrieval system is functioning. If this LED is OFF, the
retrieval system and/or the local database are inactive
- Orange ON: Connection to Elum server is not fully established
- Orange light ON, with red light OFF : The connection to Elum server is
active
- Red light ON, with orange light OFF : The connection to Elum server is
inactive
- Red light BLINKING : The local data retrieval system is functioning and
the connection to the Elum server is not active.

On the right side, LEDs for network :

- Red light BLINKING : No internet connection

- Green light ON, other lights OFF : Internet access via Ethernet / Internet
access OK
- Red light ON, other lights OFF : Internet access via 3G,4G,GSM / Quality
reception < 25 %
- Red and orange lights ON, green OFF : Internet access via 3G, 4G, GSM
/ Quality reception between 25 % and 50%
- Red, orange and green ON : Internet access via 3G,4G,GSM / Quality
reception > 50%

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6. Step 6: Configuring the ePowerLog on Elum

Configuration
6.1. Before proceeding to the commissioning
6.1.1. Required Materials

To perform the configuration of the internet access you will need the following items:
- A computer with an ethernet port
- An ethernet cable

6.2. Accessing Elum Configuration

1. Connect your laptop to the port LAN2 of the Central Computing unit.

For next steps, the Central Computing Unit must be powered on (refer to the power led)

2. Open your favorite web browser and enter [Link] in the URL bar

To access the Elum Configuration local web page, the Ethernet port of your
computer should be configured in DHCP mode.

6.3. Configuring your password

1. In the login page, please start by setting an access password, this password will give
access to Elum Configuration menus and will be asked every time you connect to the
ePowerLog and try to access the Settings tab.

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Fig. 16: Elum Configuration Password panel

2. After setting the password, press “Continue”.

6.4. Configuring internet access

Select and configure your internet interface. This step can be skipped until the network
configuration step.

Fig. 17: Internet Configuration panel

It is recommended not to skip this step in order to enable the controller to search
for software updates as shown in the following step

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6.4.1. Configuring a wired internet connection

The LAN connection enabling the ePowerLog to access the internet through a
wired connection, should always be done through the LAN port 1 of the Central
Computing Unit. A switch can be connected to LAN port 1 if more LAN ports are
needed.

For this step we will need the full cooperation of the IT team to configure the
internet network. Here are the things you should ask him :
To be able to join our back end, the datalogger must have these ipv4
outgoing accesses:
- ICMP
- TCP ports: 53, 80, 443, all ports from 1198 to 1210, 4505 and 4506
- UDP ports: 53, 123, 1195, all ports from 1198 to 1210

Please provide the network configuration to be applied on our equipment

before installation.

No optional module is needed to establish a wired internet connection between the ePowerLog
and the internet.
1. Start by clicking on “+ Configure a new connection” and select “Internet access” then
“Wired Access - LAN 1”.

Fig. 18: Internet access through wired access configuration

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2. Then enter appropriate connexion parameters for your network and save the configuration.

6.4.2. Configuring a cellular internet connection

The GSM/3G kit is pre-embedded in the Central Computing Unit. You also need
a SIM card with a subscription to a valid “data” contract.

ePowerLog must be turned off each time a SIM card is inserted or removed from
the SIM card slot. In addition, if for any reason it is necessary to change the SIM
card for another one, it will be necessary to perform an empty start of the
ePowerLog.

For these steps, the Central Computing Unit must NOT be powered on.

1. Connect the two wireless antennas to the dedicated connectors

2. Insert the SIM card in the SIM card slot

The SIM card slot is located next to the two ports W1 and
W2 for antennas. It is necessary to open the cover with a
screwdriver. You can then insert the SIM card directly into
the socket. You will hear a "click" when the card is fixed in
place.

3. You can now power ON the Central Computing Unit

When the Central Unit is started, all the diodes are ON for 1 second and then all
OFF for 60 seconds, the time required to start the services.

4. Wait for approximately 1 minute

5. In the Internet access panel start by clicking on “+ Configure a new connection” and select
“Internet access” then “3G Access - builtin”

6. Enter appropriate connexion parameters for your network. Press OK.

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Fig. 19: Internet access through 3G access configuration

To get your SIM card PIN number, the APN address, and the appropriate ids,
please refer to your service provider’s documentation.

6.5. Performing Software update

Before proceeding to the next steps of the commissioning of your system, it is recommended to
perform a software update if applicable. Software update enables access to the latest version of
Elum Configuration with the latest communication drivers version. It is key that you have up to date
drivers so that the communication tests you will perform are reliable and you can be autonomous
for the wiring review and configuration of the ePowerLog.

If the internet access is configured, the device will search for available software updates, if a
software version is available it is recommended to download it and perform the update.

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Fig. 20: Software update panel

If a software update is performed, an automatic reboot will be performed. The

previous configurations should be retaken.

6.6. Configuring site settings (optional)

Indicate the name and the GPS coordinates of the site associated with the Elum Data logger.

The information provided in this panel will be used for the configuration of the
ePowerMonitor dashboard. Accessing the ePowerMonitor requires the
subscription to the ePowerMonitor platform.

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Fig. 21: : Site Configuration panel

6.7. Configuration your network

If the internet is not configured in the previous step, it can still be configured in the present panel.

Once the wiring has been performed. You can move on to the communication setup with devices.
From Elum Configuration you have to configure each connection corresponding to each of the
ports of the Central Computing Unit which are used.

1. Start by clicking on “+ Configure a new connection” and select “Device communication”

then the corresponding interface.

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Fig. 22: Connection settings when adding a device (1/2)

Only the interface which has not been configured yet will be available in the
drop-down list. If you want to edit the configuration of a port you already

configured you can edit it directly by clicking on .

2. Then you have to apply the correct connection settings

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Fig. 23: Connection settings when adding a device (2/2)

3. Then you have to add each device one by one on each connection port by clicking on “+
add device” and then applying the correct parameters.

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Fig. 24: Associating a device to a communication port (1/2)

Fig. 25: Associating a device to a communication port (2/2)

Communication parameters

Modbus RTU:
- Slave_id
- Response_timeout (0.5s by default), this is maximum waiting time before
receiving the first byte (i.e. before the start of transmission of the
response).
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subsequent bytes.

Modbus TCP:
- IP
- Port (502 by default)
- Slave_id
- Response_timeout (0.5s by default), this is maximum waiting time before
receiving the first byte (i.e. before the start of transmission of the
response).
- Byte_timeout (0.1s by default), this is the maximum waiting time between
subsequent bytes.

SNMP:
- IP
- Community
- Port (161 by default)
- Transport (UDP by default)
- Timeout (0.5s by default), this is the maximum waiting time before
receiving an answer.

4. Test the connection with the device, by clicking either on “Test” to test the communication
with all the equipment related to a connection port of the Central Computing Unit.

Fig. 26: Testing the connection with all the devices associated to a communication port

Either you can test each device independently by clicking on next to the name of
the device and then “Test connection”.

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Fig. 27: Testing the connection with a specific device (1/3)

Fig. 28: Testing the connection with a specific device (2/3)

When you proceed to a connection test from the Elum Configuration interface, the ePowerLog will
send a read request to the equipment.

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Fig. 29: Testing the connection with a specific device (3/3)

The following table describes the different communication cases:

Table 10: Status dictionary

What to do ?
Status name What happened ?
Serial Ethernet
A command was
successfully sent to
the device, an answer
was sent back and
OK Nothing Nothing
successfully received
by the controller, and
the data shows no
inconsistency

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• Check that
communication
parameters are correct • Check that
(baud rate, etc). communication
parameters are correct
• Check that the slave (Subnet Mask,
address matches. Gateway, ...)

• Check wiring and • Check that the IP

power (for detailed address matches
instructions please
refer to the Device • Check wiring and
A command was
connection & power (for detailed
successfully sent to
configuration guide) instructions please
Unreachable the device but no
refer to the Device
answer was received
• Check for reversed connection &
in return
polarity on RS485 configuration guide)
lines. If uncertain, just
try swapping them. • Check to see that
slave device is
• Check to see that enabled for Modbus
slave device is communication (for
enabled for Modbus detailed instruction
communication (for please refer to the
detailed instruction Device connection &
please refer to the configuration guide)
Device connection &
configuration guide)
• Check baud rate

• Check wiring – if
A command was everything else is
successfully sent to correct, CRC errors
the device, an answer mean noise on the
CRC Error was successfully line. Not applicable
received from the
device, but the answer • Check for reversed
is inconsistent polarity on RS485
lines. Reversed
polarity often looks
like just noise.

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• Check that device • Check that device

reference you picked reference you picked
A command was in the device in the device
successfully sent to connection settings connection settings
the device, an answer menu matches the menu matches the
Protocol error was successfully actual device actual device
received from the reference reference
device, but the answer
is an error • If the problem • If the problem
persists, please persists, please
contact Elum support contact Elum support
Elum controller went
through an
Please retry. If the Please retry. If the
unexpected error
problem persists, problem persists,
Error during the connection
please contact Elum please contact Elum
test process and is
support support
unable to give a valid
connection status

5. Once you have correctly set up all the ports and devices and that all connection tests were
successful, you can click on “Continue”.

Fig. 30: Network panel

You should only start the data acquisition once you have established a functional
communication with all the necessary and useful equipment on site. Elum
cannot be taken responsible for the malfunction of the monitoring and control if
some equipment is still diagnosed as “Disconnected” by Elum Configuration
after you commission your system.

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6.8. Validating Data

This step aims to verify communication status and the data consistency of the devices before
launching the data acquisition.

1. Observe the communication status for a relevant period of time to ensure that the
communication status of the devices is stable.

Fig. 31: Validation panel (1/2)

2. Press each device to check if the monitored data is consistent and relevant to your site.

Fig. 32: Device validation panel (2/2)

6.9. Configuring data forwarding (optional)

Elum energy offers an optional data export function that allows the export of data to one or more
third party platforms or to USB devices. If you do not intend to export data to a third party platform
other than ePowerMonitor or to USB Device, please skip to the next configuration section, by
clicking on “Skip”.

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Three export possibilities are available:

- FTP Push to Energysoft monitoring platform with S4E PowerAPI data format;
- FTP Push to any other third party party internal or external server supporting FTP protocol
with Elum Energy data format;
- Push to an USB device

To request further information about Elum Data export feature and especially
data format, contact Elum at support@[Link].

If needed, all export methods can operate simultaneously.

Fig 33: Data forwarding configuration panel

Start by choosing an export method, you will then be asked some further details to set up the data
forwarding.

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6.9.1. Export FTP

Fig. 34: FTP export configuration

1. Inform the FTP server, port and directory, you want to forward your data to.

2. Add your User and Password credentials to access the FTP Server indicated above.

3. Indicate the granularity of the data forwarded to your FTP server.

4. The export period can also be edited independently from the granularity.

6.9.2. EnergySoft

Energysoft is also based on FTP protocol but with only a different export file format than Elum
standard FTP push service, thus, the same forwarding settings are applicable for both export
methods.

For further information see previous section Export FTP.

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6.9.3. USB Export

Fig. 35: USB export configuration

When an USB device is plugged, it will appear in the device selection list of the USB export
configuration panel. Select the USB device you want to forward your data to.

Indicate the granularity of the data forwarded to your USB device.

The export period is independent of the granularity, and is of 24h, every export happening at 00:00
UTC everyday.

By clicking on “Export right now”, the data of the current export period will be exported to the USB
device. You can click on “Export right now” anytime, especially it is highly recommended to use it
just before ejecting your USB device. Your USB device can be ejected anytime, by clicking on
“Eject”.

To avoid any damage on your USB device, you must always eject it before
removing it from the Elum Explorer USB port. Not ejecting your device can also
cause irreversible data loss.

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6.10. Starting data acquisition

1. Confirm that you want to start the data acquisition by clicking on “Start”.

Fig. 36: Start Acquisition panel of Elum Configuration

2. Once data acquisition has been started you can have an overview of the monitored
equipment from the “Devices” panel

Your password will be required when trying to access the Settings panels.

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Fig. 37: Overview tab of Elum Configuration

The internet communication status will appear under the Elum logo.

Fig. 38: Internet status

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7. Elum Configuration after the commissioning

7.1. Accessing Elum Configuration
After the deployment of the ePowerLog, the Elum Configuration interface remains accessible at any
time.

1. Connect your laptop to the port LAN2 of the Central Computing unit.

2. Open your favorite web browser and enter [Link] in the URL bar

7.2. Elum Configuration menus

You can navigate to the other panels just by clicking on them from the left side menu.

Accessing the Overview panel, so as the Devices (read only) and the Version Panel does not
require any password. However, accessing any panel from the Settings will require you to log in as
an Advanced User by indicating the ePowerLog password.

Fig. 39: Elum Configuration Login pop up panel

An Advanced User can log out at any time by clicking on the button on the bottom
left corner.

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Forgot password?
If the Advanced User password was forgotten, a back-up password can be
generated by Elum upon request. This back-up password will be valid for 24h,
you can use it to login and set a new password from the Password panel.

7.3. Devices
The Devices panel displays the list of all equipment connected to the ePowerLog and their current
connection status.

Fig. 40: Elum Configuration Devices panel

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By clicking on any of the devices you can access its detailed live data.

Fig. 41: Elum Configuration Device registers panel

Live data of all accessible read and write registers of this specific device will be displayed.

Some of the registers can be edited by clicking on . By doing so you will be asked to indicate
the new value to be assigned to this specific register of this specific device and then confirm your
choice.

Fig. 42: Register edition from Device panel

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7.4. Network
The Network panel gives an Advanced User access to the Network configuration.

Fig. 43: Elum Configuration Network panel

7.5. Date
The Network panel allows an Advanced User to access the Date & Time, but also Timezone
settings.

If the explorer is connected to the internet, it will automatically set itself to internet time (via NTP).
Otherwise it is possible to set the time manually via the interface.

The date & time set on the data logger is important for the timestamping of the monitored values.

The timestamps are indicated in UTC (the time zone therefore has no impact),
the value taken is the one in the middle of the reading operation: if the reading
starts at 12:35'30'' and lasts 3 seconds (to read all the equipment), the same
timestamp will be assigned to all the variables: 12:35'31.5''.

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Fig. 44: Elum Configuration Date panel

7.6. Data Forwarding

If the ePowerLog is equipped with the data forwarding feature, the Data forwarding panel allows
the user to change the data forwarding settings already set during the commissioning.

Fig. 45: Elum Configuration Date pane

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7.7. Password
The Password panel allows an Advanced User to set a new password.

Fig. 46: Elum Configuration Password panel

7.8. Site
The Site panel allows an Advanced User to modify the site settings, new settings will overwrite
previous site settings.

Fig. 47: Elum Configuration Site panel

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7.9. Software update

The Site panel allows an Advanced User to update the device software after the commissioning.

Fig. 48: Elum Configuration Password panel

7.10. Advanced
The Advanced panel allows an Advanced User to reset the ePowerLog configuration to factory
settings.

All your personal data will be lost. No restoring will be possible.

Fig. 49: Elum Configuration Advanced panel (1/2)

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Fig. 50: Elum Configuration Advanced panel (2/2)

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8. Options and accessories

8.1. Cabinets

8.2. Antennas

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8.3. Meters

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8.4. UPS

8.5. Connectivity

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8.6. Weather Sensors

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