Satec ETC One Plus Installation And Operation Manual

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ETC One Plus Network Communicator
Installation and Operation Manual
BG0596 Rev. A1

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  • Page 1 ETC One Plus Network Communicator Installation and Operation Manual BG0596 Rev. A1...
  • Page 2: Limited Warranty

    During operation of the device, hazardous voltages are present on input terminals. Failure to observe precautions can result in serious or even fatal injury or damage to equipment. All trademarks are property of their respective owners. Copyright SATEC Ltd.  2008 ETC ONE PLUS Network Communicator...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Setting up Communications ............ 20 Setting Up the ETC ONE PLUS..........21 Authorization ................. 22 Chapter 4 Setting Up the ETC ONE PLUS ....23 Changing the Password and Security ......23 Changing Time and Date ..........23 Configuring Local Time Settings ........24 Configuring Device Routing Table ........
  • Page 4: Chapter 1 General Information

    COM2 as Ethernet 10/100Base-T port communicating to the IP network  Or COM2 as CELLULAR modem port communicating to the IP network  Table top, DIN Rail or wall-mounting options  120/240V AC/DC or 12/24 VDC operation ETC ONE PLUS Network Communicator...
  • Page 5: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation Mechanical Installation Chapter 2 Installation Mechanical Installation Refer to the figures provided in this section to properly perform the mechanical installation. Figure 2-1 ETC ONE PLUS Dimensions ETC ONE PLUS Network Communicator...
  • Page 6: Wall Mounting

    Affix the device using washers and nuts. Figure 2-2 Surface mointing DIN Rail Mounting The ETC One Plus can be mounted on a standard 35-mm DIN rail as shown in figure 2-3 Figure 2-3 DIN Rail mointing ETC ONE PLUS Network Communicator...
  • Page 7: Add-On Module Mounting

    OFF. Failure to observe this practice can result in serious or even fatal injury and damage to equipment. Turn off the ETC One Plus (ETC I) power supply. Remove the module connector cover from the ETC I to access the module connector as shown in figure 2-4 below Figure 2-1.
  • Page 8: Electrical Installation

    Two communication ports are available on the ETC I:  COM1 (master): RS-485, devices side  COM2 (slave): network side Ethernet 10/100BaseT CELLULAR – 2G/3G RS-232 or RS-422/485 ETC ONE PLUS Network Communicator...
  • Page 9 Chapter 2 Installation Electrical Installation The COM1 – RS485 gateway port is used for connecting the ETC ONE PLUS to the RS-422/RS-485 slave network with up to 32 devices. For device COM port setup, see Communication Setup in Chapter 3.
  • Page 10 Plug the end of the Ethernet cable that came with your device into the wall Ethernet jack or into the Ethernet hub jack, and the other end into the RJ45 jack at the front of the ETC ONE PLUS ETHERNET module. Figure 2-7 Serial and Ethernet Connections...
  • Page 11 Chapter 2 Installation Electrical Installation COM2 CELLULAR connection Figure 2-8 Serial and Cellular (3G) Connections ETC ONE PLUS Network Communicator...
  • Page 12: Internet Connections

     Connecting a device with the factory-set IP address to the Ethernet network can disrupt communications if the IP address exists on the network. Change the IP address in your ETC ONE PLUS as instructed in Section 4 before connecting a device to the network.
  • Page 13: Chapter 3 Operating The Etc One Plus

    Chapter 3 Operating the ETC ONE PLUS Controls and Indicators PROG Button The ETC ONE PLUS has a PROG Button that puts the device into program mode for local servicing and programming. To enter to PROGRAMMING mode, press the PROG button for at least 3 second during device “POWER UP”, until the PROG yellow LED turns ON...
  • Page 14: Modes Of Operation

    Using the ETC ONE PLUS Slave Network Connection Serial Network Connections The ETC ONE PLUS is connected to serial RS-485 slave networks via the COM1 gateway ports. The COM1 is automatically set to master mode to operate as a gateway port, in normal operation.
  • Page 15: Etc I Communication Setup

    Chapter 3 Operating the ETC ONE PLUS ETC I Communication Setup The TCP server can be accessed via a local Ethernet network or via Cellular Internet connection using 3G cellular module through COM2 port. ETC I Communication Setup To configure the ETC I, press <PROG> button for 3 sec during device power ON, until the <PROG>...
  • Page 16: Etc I Com2 Ethernet Setup

    Ethernet Connections To setup your Ethernet connections: Define the network IP parameters via the ETC ONE PLUS Network Setup. If you use the ETC ONE PLUS eXpertPower client connections via the Ethernet network, define a non-zero default gateway address, so the client connections will be directed to the Ethernet.
  • Page 17 If the default gateway address is not defined (i.e., it is set to 0.0.0.0), the ETC ONE PLUS uses the dial-out modem connection via your local Internet provider. If you defined the default...
  • Page 18: Etc I Com2 Gprs Setup

    Chapter 3 Operating the ETC ONE PLUS ETC I Communication Setup ETC I COM2 GPRS setup The ETC I COM2 setup shall be configured as follows depending on attached communication module type The ETC I COM2 port shall be configured as follows, using PAS™:...
  • Page 19: Setting Up Expertpower Client

    Chapter 3 Operating the ETC ONE PLUS ETC I Communication Setup Parameter Default Description Access Point Name (APN) publicip.net.il The mobile network APN name User name Username (if required) Password Password (if required) GPRS mode Server mode Server or Client mode...
  • Page 20: Using Pas Software

    Chapter 3 Operating the ETC ONE PLUS Using PAS Software Using PAS Software Supplemental PAS software that came with your ETC ONE PLUS can be used for configuring the ETC ONE PLUS via the Internet or locally (in Programming mode only).
  • Page 21: Setting Up The Etc One Plus

    PAS allows you to prepare setup data for the ETC ONE PLUS offline without the need to have it connected to your PC. Select the ETC ONE PLUS site from the list box on the PAS toolbar, and then select the desired setup group from the Meter Setup menu. Click on the tab with the setup you want to create or modify, and then fill in the boxes with the desired configuration data.
  • Page 22: Authorization

    Using PAS Software Uploading Setup from the ETC ONE PLUS To upload the setup from the ETC ONE PLUS to the site database, check the On-line button on the PAS toolbar, select the device site from the list box on the toolbar, and then select Upload Setups from the Meter Setup menu.
  • Page 23: Chapter 4 Setting Up The Etc One Plus

    Click Send. Changing Time and Date Select the ETC ONE PLUS site from the list box on the PAS toolbar, check the On-line button, and then select RTC from the Monitor menu. Click Set to synchronize the ETC ONE PLUS clock with your PC’s clock.
  • Page 24: Configuring Local Time Settings

    2:00 AM on the last Sunday in October of each year. The daylight savings time option is disabled in the ETC ONE PLUS by default. The default daylight savings time change points are pre-set for the U.S.A. When daylight savings time is enabled, the meter automatically adjusts the device clock at 02.00 AM when daylight savings time begins/ends.
  • Page 25: Configuring Device Routing Table

    Chapter 4 Setting Up the ETC ONE PLUS Configuring Device Routing Table Configuring Device Routing Table The ETC I pass-through gateway routing table is predefined in the firmware as follows: MODBUS Slave devices to be polled shall have fixed address 1-31, the ETC I MODBUS Master address shall be 32 or higher (99).
  • Page 26: Chapter 5 Upgrading Device Firmware

    You are asked for the password regardless of the password protection setting in your meter. Type the meter password, and click OK. If you did not change the password in the meter, enter the default password 0. ETC ONE PLUS Network Communicator...
  • Page 27 115,200 bps to download the file to the meter. After upgrading firmware is completed, the meter restarts, so communications can be temporarily lost. You may need to wait a short duration until PAS restores a connection with your device. ETC ONE PLUS Network Communicator...
  • Page 28: Appendix Technical Specifications

    Rated input: 9-36VDC Isolation: Input to ground: 2500V AC Wire size: up to 12 AWG (up to 3.5 mm2) Torque terminal screw: 0.5-0.7 Nm. Communication Ports (standard) COM1 RS-485 optically isolated port Isolation: 3000V AC 1 min ETC ONE PLUS Network Communicator...
  • Page 29 Connector type: removable, 5 pins for RS-422/485 and DB9 for RS-232. Torque terminal screw: 0.5-0.7 Nm. Real-time Clock Standard Meter Clock Crystal Clock Accuracy: typical error 13.15 sec per month (2.63 minutes per year) @ 25C (±5ppm) Typical clock retention time: 15 months ETC ONE PLUS Network Communicator...

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