Quick start guide Eltako GFVS-Safe II Index General ............................3 Scope of delivery ..........................3 Specifications ........................... 3 Connections of the Eltako GFVS-Safe II ................... 4 First-start-up ............................ 5 Menu ............................7 Eltako GFVS 3.0-Software ......................7 PCT 14 ............................7 Date/Time ..........................
Quick start guide Eltako GFVS-Safe II 1 General To ensure reliable function of the product please read this manual carefully. The liability of Eltako GmbH for defects shall be excluded if the defects are due to usage not according to the intended purpose or ignoring the operating instruction (incorrect installation, incorrect start-up, incorrect operation, etc.).
Quick start guide Eltako GFVS-Safe II Power consumption without GSM Modem: 11 W with GSM-Modem: 13 W Dimension: 199 x 180 x 39 mm 4 Connections of the Eltako GFVS-Safe II Figure 1: Front view Figure 2: Backside...
Mount the blue EnOcean, the black WI-FI and the optional blue GSM-Antenna to the provided ports (figure 1 and 2) • Connect the external power supply to a 230V socket and the GFVS-Safe II, the blue LED shows power supply •...
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Quick start guide Eltako GFVS-Safe II Eltako GFVS 3.0-Software is already installed and launches automatically after switching on: Figure 4: Start of the Eltako GFVS 3.0 software Eltako GFVS 3.0-Software is running: Figure 5: Eltako GFVS 3.0 software has been started The task bar is located on the bottom of the screen.
The menu is invoked by a right-click on the background: Figure 6: Menu 5.2 Eltako GFVS 3.0-Software Eltako GFVS 3.0-Software is launched via the menu item “GFVS 3.0“. A detailed manual is available under the menu item “manuals – Eltako GFVS 3.0 manual”. 5.3 PCT 14 Since Version 3.8.3.0 the PCT14 (Version 6) is already integrated.
Quick start guide Eltako GFVS-Safe II 5.5 Language selection Via the menu item “system settings – language selection“ you invoke the dialog to change the language. Figure 8: Language selection 5.6 Network settings Via the menu item “system-settings – network-settings“ the configuration of network adapter can be adjusted.
Via the menu item “system settings – remote-settings“ further settings for remote access can be made. Figure 10: Remote settings If you connect another computer via crossover cable to the network port of the Eltako GFVS-Safe II, you can directly access with a remote client (e.g. TightVNC).
Figure 12: configuration menu 5.10 Presets 5.10.1 License The Eltako GFVS-Safe II is delivered with an activated Eltako GFVS 3.0 license. If re-activation is required, an Eltako GFVS 3.0 license key is attached. 5.10.2 Database For data storage a PostgreSQL database is established.
Quick start guide Eltako GFVS-Safe II 6 Eltako quickcon®-technology Permits the set-up of a simple connection between the Eltako GFVS Server and a Mobile Client without any knowledge of changing IP addresses (e.g. DynDNS) or disable ports. Caution: Using the app generates data traffic, which may lead to additional costs, depending on the mobile phone contract.
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Quick start guide Eltako GFVS-Safe II Then create a new device in the Eltako GFVS 3.0 software using “configuration – security – client – Eltako GFVS 3.0 mobile“. Figure 16: create a mobile client GFA-Client Enter the name of the smartphone or tablet.
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Quick start guide Eltako GFVS-Safe II Then assign a profile to the device. Without a profile the device has no rights in the Eltako GFVS 3.0 software. Figure 18: Assigning a profile to the mobile All generated profiles are displayed in the drop-down box: Figure 19: Assigning a profile Click on the button “key“...
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Enter the IMEI of the GFVS server in the “server IMEI“ box. You will find this on the device sticker or in the Eltako GFVS 3.0 menu –“ info - about Eltako GFVS 3.0”. Alternatively you can also enter the IP address or DynDNS address of the GFVS server in the “server address“...
/ or database. Figure 22: Menu "system-tools" The following dialog appears: Figure 23: Eltako GFVS 3.0 system tools For a backup, absolutely make sure that the Eltako GFVS 3.0 software was finished. Otherwise, an error message appears: Figure 24: database in use...
As soon as the backup is finished, a new dialog appears. Confirm with “ok“. Figure 26: successful database backup After each restart of the Eltako GFVS II, an automatic backup of the database takes place. If you want to restore an older database select it from the drop-down box. Alternatively a database...
Quick start guide Eltako GFVS-Safe II Figure 27: restore database Once you have selected a database, press the button “restore database“. Figure 28: recovery successful The successful recovery of the database is confirmed with a dialog. Click “ok“. To delete a created database backup, select the appropriate database from the drop-down menu, then press “delete backup database“...
The button “delete license“ deletes your Eltako GFVS 3.0 license. A click opens a window for entering the password. Password: 0000 This option should only be used in case of an emergency by the Eltako GFVS 3.0 support. Note that the Eltako GFVS 3.0 software cannot be used without a valid license. Furthermore, an internet connection...
Figure 33: enter new license key 7.2 Repair license The activated Eltako GFVS 3.0 license is saved in the background every hour. If the license has been damaged by a power failure or similar, it can be restored using this menu item: Figure 34: restore license 7.3 Code MeterCC...
Figure 36:team viewer 8.2 Copy wallpapers You can copy your own background images and custom icons from an USB stick to the Eltako GVFS- Safe II. Note: The following folder structure has to be set up on an empty USB stick: /hc_import/pictures/*.*.
Quick start guide Eltako GFVS-Safe II Figure 37: copy images & icons 8.3 Export log-files System generated log files can be copied on an USB stick. Therefore put a check next to “export directory“ and then click “export”. Note: The following folder structure has to be set up on an empty USB stick: /hc_export/export/*.*.
Choose if you want to restart the pc in recovery mode, reboot or turn it off. 10 Restore system backup To restore a system backup, click on the menu “power – restart in recovery mode“. The Eltako GFVS II shuts down and starts in recovery mode.
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Choose between: “restore factory default backup“, “recover user backup“ or “restart system“. Via the button “restart system“ exit the system without a system backup restore. The button “restore factory default backup“ resets the Eltako GFVS-Safe II back to its factory condition. In this case all data will be lost.
Quick start guide Eltako GFVS-Safe II 11 Technical support For support please contact: ELTAKO GmbH Hofener Straße 54 70736 Fellbach Germany Tel. 0162 2575-124, -125, -126, -127 Fax +49711 5183740 or via E-Mail to: Technik-Beratung@eltako.de...
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