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- Page 1 G3-PLC Modem 500k...
- Page 2 G3-PLC Modem 500k...
- Page 3 The reproduction and distribution of the documentation and software supplied with this product and the use of its contents is subject to written authorization from devolo. We reserve the right to make any alterations that arise as the result of technical development.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
1 About this manual ..........................5 1.1 Intended use ..........................5 1.1.1 CE conformity ........................ 6 1.2 devolo on the Internet ......................... 6 1.3 Disposal of old devices ....................... 6 2 Product overview ..........................7 2.1 Functionality ..........................7 2.1.1 What role does the modem play? ..................7 2.1.2 What is the structure of a G3-PLC network? .............. -
Page 5: About This Manual
Having begun with the introduction to the "G3-PLC" topic and the functional description of the G3-PLC Modem 500k with corresponding networking example in Chapter 2, in Chapter 3 you will learn how to set up the G3-PLC Modem 500k successfully while taking into account the safety instructions. For information on configuring the G3-PLC network and useful tips, please see Chapter 4. -
Page 6: Ce Conformity
ErP 2009/125/EC and the other relevant provisions of the Radio and Telecommu- nications Terminal Equipment Act (FTEG). You can find the CE declaration for the product online at www.devolo.com/smart. 1.2 devolo on the Internet For detailed information on our products, visit www.devolo.com/smart. -
Page 7: Product Overview
Network), the PAN coordinator and the PAN clients. 2.1.2What is the structure of a G3-PLC network? For setting up a G3-PLC network, you need at least one G3-PLC Modem 500k config- ured as a PAN coordinator. Normally this PAN coordinator is installed at the uplink. - Page 8 15 minutes and finally 30 minutes. This prevents connection requests from occurring too frequently, helping to prevent a network overload after a power failure. You can find more tips and information in the Chapters titled 3.3 Installation in- structions and 4.3 Modem configuration. devolo G3-PLC Modem 500k...
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Page 9: Connections, Indicators And Buttons
Fig. 1: G3-PLC modem 500k Ethernet connection You can connect the G3-PLC Modem 500k to a smart meter gateway or another Ether- net device using an Ethernet cable. RS232/RS485 port You can find a list of the protocols and applications supported by this interface in the corresponding application notes: b www.devolo.de/G3-PLC-AppNotes and www.devolo.com/G3-PLC-AppNotes. - Page 10 6 mm². Indicator lights The indicator lights (LEDs) show all of the statuses for the G3-PLC Modem 500k by illuminating and/or flashing in different ways. The status and LED behaviour of the de- vice is summarised in the following table:...
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Page 11: Example Application - Smart Metering
(PAN coordinator) or to one or more separate and suitable transfer points over the low-voltage distribution network. From there, media transfer takes place based on broadband uplink technology. Fig. 2: Smart metering devolo G3-PLC Modem 500k... -
Page 12: Installation
Installation 3 Installation In this chapter we describe the electrical installation of the G3-PLC Modem 500k on the top-hat rail in the power distribution box. 3.1 Installation prerequisites You will need: b A web browser for the installation of the G3-PLC network, at least for the installa-... -
Page 13: Electrical Installation
Approximately 1 minute after it has been switched on, the Power LED lights up in green. b The PLC link LED lights up in orange because the G3-PLC Modem 500k is con- figured as a "PAN client" by default. -
Page 14: Pan Client Installation
3.3.2PAN client installation Each G3-PLC Modem 500k is configured as a PAN client by default and does not nor- mally require any additional configuration. After switching it on, the modem immediately searches for an available PAN coordi- nator. -
Page 15: Testing The Network
(for example, ARP packets for devices outside of the G3-PLC network), then this can cause substantial inter- ference in the G3-PLC network. To reduce the broadcast load of the G3-PLC net- devolo G3-PLC Modem 500k... - Page 16 Installation work, we recommend using an upstream router. This reduces the broadcast domain (see also Chapter 4.3.1 Mode: PAN coordinator). Metering data ---- Local data for other applications ---- Fig. 3: G3-PLC network with upstream router devolo G3-PLC Modem 500k...
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Page 17: Configuration
Configuration 4 Configuration The G3-PLC Modem 500k has a built-in configuration interface that can be called up using a standard web browser. All settings for operating the device can be modified here. 4.1 Configuration interface IP address You can reach the configuration interface for the G3-PLC Modem 500k using its cur- rent IP address. -
Page 18: Overview Page
The Network configuration area lets you change network and time control settings. 4.2.1IPv4 address As a component of your network, the G3-PLC Modem 500k communicates using the IPv4 protocol. The IP address required for this can either be entered manually as a stat- ic address or obtained automatically from a DHCP server. -
Page 19: Date And Time
DHCP). No DNS server needs to be present in the network if an IPv4 address is entered. If you have enabled the option Adjust to daylight savings time automatically, the G3-PLC Modem 500k automatically adjust to daylight savings time. Confirm your en- tries with Save. 4.3 Modem configuration The Modem configuration area lets you specify the mode of the device and the set- tings for data communication. -
Page 20: Mode: Pan Coordinator
Configuration 4.3.1Mode: PAN coordinator If the G3-PLC Modem 500k is to be configured as a PAN coordinator, select the PAN coordinator mode. The PAN ID (value range 0 to 255) is the identifier of a G3-PLC network or a PAN coordinator that you assign once to each G3-PLC network or PAN coordinator specif- ically during configuration (during setup). - Page 21 Broadcast packets are data packets without a unique destination address. Broadcast packets that go to a G3-PLC Modem 500k over the Ethernet interface are sent to all G3-PLC network nodes with an Ethernet port. A maximum data rate of 24 kbps has been determined for broadcast transmissions.
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Page 22: Mode: Pan Client
G3-PLC network. 4.3.2Mode: PAN client If the G3-PLC Modem 500k is to be configured as a PAN client, select the PAN client mode. Each G3-PLC network or each PAN coordinator has its own PAN ID. Under Ad- vanced settings, enable the Select PAN automatically option to ensure the PAN cli- ent automatically selects the G3-PLC network or the PAN coordinator. - Page 23 Once the configured packet discard time has elapsed, all data packets are al- lowed through to that node again. Error events can cause network-wide disruptions and data transmission de- lays. Ethernet over UDP Ethernet data packets are transmitted over the G3-PLC network using UDP. devolo G3-PLC Modem 500k...
- Page 24 Broadcast packets are data packets without a unique destination address. Broadcast packets that go to a G3-PLC Modem 500k over the Ethernet interface are sent to all G3-PLC network nodes with an Ethernet port. A maximum data rate of 24 kbps has been determined for broadcast transmissions.
- Page 25 The PAN ID field under 4.3.2 Mode: PAN client is greyed out in this case. This means your G3-PLC Modem 500k is not assigned to a specific G3-PLC network or PAN coordinator. Instead, it selects the best possible connection, picking the most readily accessible PAN coordinator as a result.
- Page 26 PAN client is to connect. If the PAN client has already successfully con- nected to a G3-PLC network, this G3-PLC network receives a configurable bonus. The permitted value range is between 0 and 255. Fig. 4: PAN coordinator connection devolo G3-PLC Modem 500k...
- Page 27 If you enable this option, repeating connections are selected only if a direct connection cannot be made from the PAN client to the PAN coordinator (regardless of the connec- tion quality). The PAN coordinator that is easiest to access is selected. devolo G3-PLC Modem 500k...
- Page 28 This function is used to filter out premature retransmission of (supposedly) lost data packets in order to optimise the utilisation of the G3-PLC network. devolo G3-PLC Modem 500k...
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Page 29: Device Status
The link LED lights up green. Continuous data traffic is required to ensure the status of a modem is always up to date. The modem first notices a disruption to or interruption in the network connection when devolo G3-PLC Modem 500k... -
Page 30: Topology
Each device is assigned an individual node ID of up to 4 digits when it pairs with the PAN coordinator. The node ID of the PAN coordinator itself is always 0. The node ID is specified so that devices can be identified. devolo G3-PLC Modem 500k... - Page 31 You can open specific topology information by selecting individual modems and then confirming the selections by pressing the Refresh button. Press the Invert selection button to deselect the selected devices and vice versa. This simplifies operation in many cases. devolo G3-PLC Modem 500k...
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Page 32: Licence Information
Then start the update procedure with the Update firmware button. After a suc- cessful update, the G3-PLC Modem 500k restarts automatically. 4.6 Security Here you can configure the access options for the G3-PLC Modem 500k and the entire G3-PLC network. 4.6.1Key administration PSK (pre-shared key) is the customised registration key for each individual device. -
Page 33: Device Security
4.6.2Device security You can specify a login password for access to the configuration interface. The built-in configuration interface of the G3-PLC Modem 500k is assigned the factory default password admin as a means of providing some security. You should replace the default password by assigning an individual login password after installing the G3-PLC Modem 500k to prevent access by third parties. -
Page 34: Network Access Whitelist
This function is only available in "PAN coordinator" mode. 4.6.5Save the network access whitelist You can save the network access whitelist by clicking Save file. This function is only available in "PAN coordinator" mode. devolo G3-PLC Modem 500k... -
Page 35: Restore The Network Access Whitelist
4.6.6Restore the network access whitelist To restore a saved network access whitelist, select the network access whitelist file with Select file and then confirm your selection with Restore file. This function is only available in "PAN coordinator" mode. devolo G3-PLC Modem 500k... -
Page 36: Serial Interface
IP is used for the serial pipe If the G3-PLC Modem 500k assumes the "client" role, the IP address of the server mo- dem must be specified. The port number of both devices (server and client) must be identical. -
Page 37: Scenarios And Configuration
UDP so that they can be sent to the slaves as needed. This does not require a spe- cial protocol. Each byte received by the G3-PLC modem over IP is sent with the con- figured parameters over the serial interface and each character received by the modem devolo G3-PLC Modem 500k... - Page 38 The local G3-PLC modem assumes the role of the server and the option Communicate with multiple devices via IP like a serial bus is activated and a port is specified. All devolo G3-PLC Modem 500k...
- Page 39 G3-PLC modem (as is the case with the remote G3-PLC modems under ). This means that it establishes a TCP connection to the server's port or sends UDP packets there. Then the data are sent to the local serial port and to all devolo G3-PLC Modem 500k...
- Page 40 G3-PLC modem over a LAN or PLC. Then the G3-PLC modem has to be configured as a server and waits for both UDP packets and incoming TCP connections on the configured port. If UDP packets are re- devolo G3-PLC Modem 500k...
- Page 41 This is due to po- tential retransmission caused by data collisions. devolo G3-PLC Modem 500k...
- Page 42 Installation alignment 13 IP address 17, 18 IPv4 17 IPv6 17 License information 32 Line connections 10 LQI 31 MAC address 14, 17 Network access whitelist 34 Network plan 15 Neutral conductor 10, 13 Node ID 15, 30 devolo G3-PLC Modem 500k...