Summary of Contents for PowerFlow Energy Gateway
- Page 1 Important Information for your PowerFlow: Energy Gateway Installation and User Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION, PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE COMMENCING WORK...
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Page 2: Register Your Product
Thank you for choosing PowerFlow PowerFlow’s Mission is to continually develop efficient energy storage technologies in order to increase the availability of low carbon generated power. This will contribute to CO2 reduction and help to protect our planet for future generations, something all of us at PowerFlow are very passionate about. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
5.1 Typical System Layout 5.2 Display Elements Page 10-12 6. Connecting to the Internet 6.1 Setting up the WiFi connection 6.2 Setting up the LAN connection Page 13 7. Registering a new PowerFlow Portal Account Page 14 8. Technical Specification... -
Page 4: Introductory Information
1.3 Supply Parameters The Energy Gateway is designed to be connected to an AC mains outlet via the supplied mains adaptor. It is important to only use the supplied mains adaptor or to ensure that the input voltage to the Energy Gateway does not exceed 5.1 V DC. -
Page 5: Product Description
2.0 Product Description The PowerFlow Energy Gateway is a device designed to connect the Sundial battery storage system to the internet via the building’s broadband connection. The Energy Gateway then performs the task of connecting the battery storage system to PowerFlow Portal, a free online monitoring website run by PowerFlow Energy. -
Page 6: Unpacking
Ensure that the Product Identification Documentation is retained. The following components should be included: Object Quantity Description Energy Gateway 2M CAT5e data cable Euro mains power adaptor set WiFi USB dongle Wall fixing set Installation and User Manual set... -
Page 7: Mounting
4. Mounting 4.1 Selecting a Suitable Mounting Location The Energy Gateway is designed to be wall mounted using the two mounting holes on the back of the device. Mounting recommendations are: Ensure the Energy Gateway is mounted onto a secure surface using the supplied fixings. -
Page 8: Product Dimensions
4.3 Product Dimensions 4.4 Mounting Clearances Observe the minimum clearance to walls and other devices. This is to ensure that there is sufficient and suitable space for cabling connections and heat dissipation. 30 mm 30 mm... -
Page 9: Connections And Display Elements
5.1V DC connection. CAT5e cable. wired internet only. connectivity. WiFi is also available 5.1 Typical System Layout Optional WiFi Connection Energy Gateway Sundial M or Sundial S Mains Power Supply RS485 Data connection (CAT5e) Optional LAN Connection (CAT5e) -
Page 10: Display Elements
5.2 Display Elements The Energy Gateway has a number of LED status indicators for Power, Connection and Activity. The status indicators are as follows: Activity Status LED Represents active data transfer to PowerFlow Portal Orange Flashing = Data transfer is active... -
Page 11: Connecting To The Internet
The Energy Gateway must be connected to the internet in order to connect the Sundial battery storage system to PowerFlow Portal. The Energy Gateway can be connected in two ways, either by hard wired LAN connection using the RJ45 LAN connection or by using the internal WiFi capability to connect to the buildings WiFi service. - Page 12 Exit the configuration page and switch off the Energy Gateway at the mains plug to allow the Energy Gateway to shut down. Wait until the power status light is flashing red. Turn the Energy Gateway back on at the mains plug and wait 2 minutes, allowing time for the Energy Gateway to boot up.
- Page 13 TIP: If it is not possible to connect the LAN cable from the Energy Gateway to the internet router because of its location, and the Energy Gateway is out of range of the WiFi signal, it is possible to use the LAN connection together with a Powerline Line adaptor device (sold separately) to achieve connection.
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Page 14: Registering A New Powerflow Portal Account
7. Registering a new PowerFlow Portal Account Once the Energy Gateway has been connected to the internet it will automatically connect to PowerFlow Portal. The Energy Gateway’s serial number has been pre registered during manufacture but must be linked to a new PowerFlow Portal account. -
Page 15: Technical Specification
8. Technical Specification... - Page 16 www.powerflowenergy.com...
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