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Devolo BPL Modem MV Manual

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  • Page 1 BPL Modem MV...
  • Page 2 BPL Modem MV...
  • Page 3 © 2017 devolo AG Aachen (Germany) While the information in this manual has been compiled with great care, it may not be deemed an assurance of product characteristics. devolo shall be liable only to the degree specified in the terms of sale and delivery.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    7 Basic structure of a BPL network in the medium-voltage infrastructure area ........9 8 Using the modems in the factory defaults .................... 11 9 Management software properties ......................13 10 Example application ..........................14 11 Setting up the modem ........................... 17 12 Medium-voltage signal coupler installation ..................26 devolo BPL Modem MV...

  • Page 5: Intended Use

    Important note that should be observed. 1 Intended use Ensure that the BPL Modem MV is used according to its intended use in order to prevent damage to this or other devices: The intended use of the BPL Modem MV is the implementation of a PLC network of SMART GRID devices in the medium-voltage grid in combination with inductive or capacitive medium-voltage sig- nal couplers.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Notes

    Install the BPL Modem MV properly on the top-hat rails. Take into account the vertical installation alignment of the BPL Modem MV so that the mains power supply comes from below and the label is legible in an upright position.

  • Page 7: Description Of The Connections

    RJ45 Ethernet jack of part modem B – RJ45 Ethernet jack part modem B for the connec- tion of a compatible Ethernet device over an RJ45 Ethernet cable. Back-To-Back connection of modem A – connect the BPL Modem MV to CB using the included RJ45 patch cable.

  • Page 8: Broadband Powerline Communication (Bpl)

    BPL Modem MV. Data connections can be run so that they are blackout-safe via the BPL Modem MV thanks to the provided (network buffered) DC power supply from the accumulators of 24V DC nominal.

  • Page 9: Basic Structure Of A Bpl Network In The Medium-Voltage Infrastructure Area

    RJ45 patch cables. The great advantage of splitting the overall BPL network into route-related subnets is that each route-related subnet receives exactly one transmission task that can accurately be defined physically and solved optimally on an individual basis. devolo BPL Modem MV...
  • Page 10 BPL. The technical implementation of the data connection of individual subnets takes place using what is known as bridging with a short RJ45 patch cable (see scope of delivery): Fig. 4: Bridging devolo BPL Modem MV...

  • Page 11: Using The Modems In The Factory Defaults

    8 Using the modems in the factory defaults The BPL Modem MV is already preconfigured in the factory defaults for simple data transmission applications (as they appear in typical field tests for the evaluation of the technology). Because you are the most familiar with your medium-voltage grid, you should also install the medi- um-voltage couplers yourself.
  • Page 12 ONS Pharmacy Fig. 6: Example of medium-voltage grid Install a BPL Modem MV in the ONS Seeweg 9 as well as the medium-voltage coupler on the cable output to Fleischhauer Street 19. Connect part modem A (BNC socket A) to the medium-voltage couplers.

  • Page 13: Management Software Properties

    B networks according to this installation scheme. 9 Management software properties BPL Modem MV is set up and monitored by devolo dLAN AVpro manager software version 6.6.2 or later: b Management software to support the user during configuration and monitoring b Global or individual assignment of security settings for databases and devices b Clearly arranged interface, simple drag &...

  • Page 14: Example Application

    Network 1 connects ONS Fruchtallee 3 to ONS Seeweg 9. b Network 2 connects ONS Seeweg 9 to ONS Fleischhauer Street 19. Fig. 9: Powerline networks Two part modems are integrated in each BPL Modem MV: b Part modem A b Part modem B...
  • Page 15 A part modem with the name Network 1A would be a part modem A in network 1. b A part modem with the name Network 2B would be a part modem B in network 2. devolo BPL Modem MV...
  • Page 16 Connection: Seeweg 9 to Fleischhauer Street 19 Network name: Network 2 Part modem name: Network 2B You can of course record additional pieces of important information on the accompanying docu- ments. An alternative display as a 2D barcode is also possible. devolo BPL Modem MV...

  • Page 17: Setting Up The Modem

    Connect part modem A of modem 1 to the computer and start the dLAN AVpro manager. The connected modem is displayed in the Unused devices window. Fig. 10: Unused devices Assign the name for part modem A on modem 1 by right-clicking the device (Change device data). In this example: Network 1A. devolo BPL Modem MV...
  • Page 18 Creating a new network 1 Create a new network using the Add network function. The peer-to-peer mode network type is suitable for the typical application scenarios of the BPL Modem MV. Fig. 11: Add network Fig. 12: Add network devolo BPL Modem MV...
  • Page 19 Unused devices window. Fig. 14: Connect part modem A of modem 2 to the computer Assign the name for part modem A on modem 2 by right-clicking the device (Change device data). In this example: Network 1A. devolo BPL Modem MV...
  • Page 20 The configuration of network 1 is now complete. If both devices are connected, part modem A of modem 1 in Fruchtallee 3 network 1A should be connected to part modem A of modem 2 in Seesweg 9 network 1A by Powerline. devolo BPL Modem MV...
  • Page 21 MAC address 30:D3:2D:08:78:0C is arranged "above" the other device. This means this device is locally connected. The "lower" device is reached via BPL. Additionally, the gross data rate is displayed during data communication (Tx [Mbps], Rx [Mbps]). devolo BPL Modem MV...
  • Page 22 Connect part modem B of modem 2 to the computer and start dLAN AVpro manager. The con- nected modem is displayed in the Unused devices window. Fig. 17: Unused devices Creating a new network 2 Create a new network using the Add network function. Fig. 18: Creating a new network devolo BPL Modem MV...
  • Page 23 Fig. 20: Add part modem This does not mean that device configuration is complete. The configuration is only written to the device if the network is right-clicked (in this example, network 2) and the Update network function is activated. devolo BPL Modem MV...
  • Page 24 This ensures the configuration of network 2 is complete. Inspection You can check the modem configuration as follows using dLAN AVpro manager: Connect part modem B of modem 2 to part modem B of modem 3 via a coaxial line. devolo BPL Modem MV...
  • Page 25 11.3 Implementation of the subnet connection Now, connect both part modems of the BPL Modem MV using the provided Ethernet patch cable (to ensure two of the four device Ethernet ports are occupied.). Then, connect one of the still avail- able Ethernet ports to the local communication unit ("Kom.") of the switchgear or distribution sta-...

  • Page 26: Medium-Voltage Signal Coupler Installation

    12 Medium-voltage signal coupler installation The medium-voltage signal coupler installation is switchgear and coupler-specific. For this reason, we refer you to the installation instructions from the manufacturer of the medium-voltage signal coupler. devolo BPL Modem MV...

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