(incorrect installation, incorrect start-up, maloperation, etc.). The intended use of the GFVS-Safe IV with LAN, WLAN and as required M2M communication is the visualisation of sensor information, actuator switch states and meter consumption data and the control of actuators.
Quick Start Guide Eltako GFVS-Safe IV 3 Connections on the Eltako GFVS-Safe IV Figure 1: Front view Figure 2: Rear connections When installing, pay attention to the right cooling. One of the three air vents must be at the top.
Alternatively, you can connect a PC via remote control (VNC) via network to the Eltako GFVS-Safe IV and carry out configuration. Then you can switch on the Eltako GFVS-Safe IV. During the run-up, you will see the dialog below: Figure 3: Start view As required, you can switch to recovery mode to reset the system to factory settings.
Figure 6: Eltako GFVS-Safe IV menu 4.2.1 Eltako GFVS 4.0 software If required, the Eltako GFVS 4.0 software can be started by clicking the menu option “GFVS 4.0”. Open a detailed instruction manual using “Manuals - Eltako GFVS 4.0 manual”. 4.2.2 PCT 14 The PCT 14 (version 7.6) is integrated In the GFVS Version 4.0 and higher.
Quick Start Guide Eltako GFVS-Safe IV 4.2.3 Select language Change the language by using the menu option “System settings - Select language”. The GFVS must be connected to change the language. Figure 7: Language selection 4.2.4 Network settings Adapt the configuration of the network cards using “System settings - Network settings”.
TeamViewer to the Autostart routine. A reboot is needed to accept the setting. Figure 11: Program settings “Hide main window” starts the Eltako GFVS 4.0 software with the overview window. The buttons in the main window are integrated in the “Configuration” menu.
4.3.1 License The Eltako GFVS-Safe IV is delivered with an activated Eltako GFVS 4.0 license. If it is necessary to carry out a repeat activation, an Eltako GFVS 4.0 license key is included. However, it must be released by Eltako before activation. Contact Technical Support for this.
Important: Using the app creates data traffic which may entail additional costs independent of the mobile radio contract. Download the Eltako GFVS Tablet or the Eltako GFVS Mobile Client from the App Shop of your mobile radio system (iPhone->iTunes, Android -> Google Play) and install it.
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This defines the rights of the Mobile Client in the Eltako GVFS 4.0 software. Figure 16: Profile manager Then create a new device in the Eltako GFVS 4.0 software using “Configuration - Client - Eltako GFVS 4.0 Mobile”. Figure 17: Create Mobile Client...
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Quick Start Guide Eltako GFVS-Safe IV GFVS Client Then assign the user to the corresponding access profile and save your settings. Also enter the name of the smartphone or tablet. Figure 18: Name Mobile Client Right-click on the client set up and then on “Show QR code”.
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Quick Start Guide Eltako GFVS-Safe IV Open the GFA2 app on the appropriate device and go to Create profile. Figure 20: Create a profile Drag the bright area of the display over the displayed QR code of the GFVS server. As soon as the GFA2 recognises the QR code, the screen switches to the access profiles.
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Quick Start Guide Eltako GFVS-Safe IV Highlight the “Eltako GFVS 4.0” text to rename the profile. Figure 22: Rename profile Figure 23: Rename profile...
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Quick Start Guide Eltako GFVS-Safe IV Press the icon to return to the profile overview. Figure 24: Select profile Access your GFVS server by tapping the corresponding profile. Figure 25: Server access...
Quick Start Guide Eltako GFVS-Safe IV 6 System tools 6.1 GFVS tools Right-click on the background to view the menu. Use “System tools - GFVS tools” to access a dialog in which you can save or restore the system and/or the database.
Quick Start Guide Eltako GFVS-Safe IV 6.1.1 Save, restore or delete database To save your database, click “Save database”. A grey bar appears at the bottom of the window. Figure 28: “Save database” is executed As soon as the database is saved, a new dialog appears. Confirm by clicking “OK”.
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Quick Start Guide Eltako GFVS-Safe IV If you want to restore an older database, select the required database from the dropdown box. Alternatively, select a database with the as-delivered state of the Eltako GFVS-Safe IV. Figure 30: Restore database After you select a database, press the button “Restore database”.
Quick Start Guide Eltako GFVS-Safe IV 6.1.2 System backup Click the button “Save system” and your system is saved. Figure 33: System backup The following dialog appears: Figure 34: User backup...
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The backup contains the system state at the time of the backup. If changes were made in the GFVS since that time, the state of the database required must be played back. Figure 36: Restore backup Figure 35: Restore backup Note: Make sure that the Eltako GFVS-Safe IV is not unplugged from the power source during the playback process.
Caution: Only execute this process on the instruction of Support. The license must first be released for repeat activation. The button “Delete license” deletes your Eltako GFVS 4.0 license. Click on it to open a window to enter the password. Password: 0000 Only use this option on the instruction of Eltako GFVS 4.0 Support.
Quick Start Guide Eltako GFVS-Safe IV 6.1.4 Restore factory settings Figure 40: Restore factory settings The system is reset to the as-delivered state. This is only necessary in exceptional cases. Figure 41: Restore factory settings...
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Quick Start Guide Eltako GFVS-Safe IV Figure 42: Restore factory settings When you confirm the repeat question, the system reboots and executes the restore process. Figure 43: Restore process...
Quick Start Guide Eltako GFVS-Safe IV 6.1.5 GFVS settings Additional settings can be made to the GFVS server under the menu option “GFVS Settings”. Figure 44: Program settings Create log files: Creates log files which log the behaviour of the GFVS software.
GFVS update Use “System tools - GFVS update” to update the firmware in the Eltako GFVS-Safe IV or the Eltako GFVS 4.0 software. If there is an update for your system, confirm the window with “Yes”. Depending on the size of the update and the access used, the procedure may take some time.
Quick Start Guide Eltako GFVS-Safe IV 6.3 Code Meter Settings in the Code Meter control centre are only carried out by Support. 6.4 Change web code Web access to the GFVS is activated by setting the web code. The website can be reached at “http://IP address”...
Quick Start Guide Eltako GFVS-Safe IV 7.1 Network settings Appropriate configurations can be carried out in the Network settings menu option. Figure 49: Network settings Go to the associated network interface and carry out the configuration under [Edit]. Figure 50: Configuration We advise you to assign the server with a fixed IP address.
Quick Start Guide Eltako GFVS-Safe IV 7.3 Date/time You can change the date and time in the dialog under the menu option “System settings - Date/time”. Figure 51: Time and date settings Automatic clock synchronisation can be activated in the Configuration option.
Quick Start Guide Eltako GFVS-Safe IV 7.5 Display resolution If there are problems with a monitor, the required resolution and refresh rate of the connected monitor can be set here. Figure 53: Display resolution 7.6 OSD keyboard Figure 54: OSD keyboard...
TeamViewer offers the possibility of remote access by Technical Support. Figure 55: TeamViewer 7.8 Copy background images If you want to use your own background images and user-defined icons in the Eltako GFVS 4.0 software, you can copy them from a USB stick to the Eltako GFVS-Safe IV. Note: The following folder structure must be set up on an empty USB stick: /hc_import/pictures/*.*.
8 Switch off Eltako GFVS-Safe IV Right-click on the background to open the “Power” menu. Figure 57: “Power” menu Here you can choose whether you want to start, restart or switch off the GFVS-Safe IV in Recovery Mode. 9 Conformity Eltako GmbH hereby declares that the wireless system type GFVS-Touch IV complies with Directive 2014/53/EU.
Quick Start Guide Eltako GFVS-Safe IV 10 Technical Support For support, please contact: Eltako GmbH Hofener Strasse 54 70736 Fellbach Germany Product consulting and technical information: Tel: +49 (0)711 943500-02 or by email to: Technik-Beratung@eltako.de Customer service and order processing...
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