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- Page 1 AcuLink 810 Data Acquisition Server User's Manual 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
- Page 2 Copyright © 2019 V1.00 This manual may not be altered or reproduced in whole or in part by any means without the expressed written consent of Accuenergy. V: 1.0 Revised: May. 2019 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
- Page 3 Accuenergy shall not be responsible or liable for any damages or injuries caused by improper meter installation and/or operation.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
4.2.3 Digital Input Setup ...................10 5. Initializing the AcuLink 810 ................11 5.1 Accessing the AcuLink 810 Web Interface ...............11 5.1.1 Method 1 - Direct Connection via Ethernet ..........11 5.1.2 Method 2 - Using WIFI to connect to the Meters Web Interface ....16 6. - Page 5 6.5 Alarms ..........................31 6.5.1 How to create alarm ..................31 6.5.2 How to view alarm ...................32 6.6 Digital Inputs .......................33 6.7 Logs ..........................35 6.7.1 Alarm Logs ......................35 6.7.2 Event Logs ......................36 6.8 System Settings ......................36 6.9 Date & Time .........................37 6.10 Network Settings ......................38 6.10.1 WIFI .........................38 6.10.2 Ethernet 1 .......................40 6.10.3 Ethernet 2 .......................41...
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Page 6: Overview
AcuLink 810 Data Aquisition Server 1. Overview The AcuLink 810 is an intelligent data acquisition server and gateway that allows users to collect data from all Accuenergy meters, sensors and other third party devices. The AcuLink collects and logs time-stamped data from connected downstream devices (se- rial or Ethernet), and is able to store this data locally in non volatile memory. -
Page 7: Communication
AcuLink 810 Data Aquisition Server 2.3 Communication • Protocols Supported: Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP, SNTP, SMTP • LAN: 2 x RJ45 10/100 Ethernet, full half duplex, auto polarity • WIFI: 802.11 b/g/n, 2.4GHz • USB: USB expansion port, USB 2.0 Host 2.4 Inputs... -
Page 8: Appearance And Dimensions
Chapter 3: Appearance & Dimensions 3. Appearance and Dimensions 90mm (3.5”) V: 1.0 Revised: May. 2019 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com... -
Page 9: Installation
The following materials are required for the AcuLink 810 installation: • AcuLink 810 Data Acquisition Server • Ethernet Connection • Ethernet Cat 5 Cable (Required for LAN or direct computer to AcuLink 810 connection) • Power Supply (24V) • WIFI Antenna Optional Hardware: •... -
Page 10: Hardware Installation
Chapter 4: Installation 4.2 Hardware installation The AcuLink 810 is DIN rail mounted, a standard 35 mm DIN rail can be used. 4.2.1 Powering the unit • The power supply of the AcuLink 810 is rated for 24Vdc. D A T A A C Q U S I T I O N S E R V E R... -
Page 11: Rs485 Network
AcuLink with any Accuenergy or third party device. If connecting multiple devices or 'daisy chaining' the devices together, ensure that a unique device address (Mod- bus Slave ID) is configured for each RS485 device. The AcuLink 810 can support up to 32 external RS485 devices. -
Page 12: Digital Input Setup
Chapter 4: Installation 4.2.3 Digital Input Setup The AcuLink 810 has 8 Digital Input channels. Each Digital Input can be used as an input pulse counter. Each channel has two terminals, a DI terminal and a DI COM terminal. In pulse output cir- cuits a closed loop is required for the pulse to be generated. -
Page 13: Initializing The Aculink 810
Chapter 5: Initializing the AcuLink 810 5. Initializing the AcuLink 810 The AcuLink 810 has a web interface that users can access to configure settings and view device data. The AcuLink 810 gateway has two Ethernet ports and also supports communi- cation via WIFI. - Page 14 Chapter 5: Initializing the AcuLink 810 Next in order to access the web interface, the computers IP address must be config- ured within the same subnet as the AcuLink Ethernet 1 IP address. The Ethernet 1 port has a default IP address of 192.168.8.101. The following outlines how to change the computers IP: •...
- Page 15 Chapter 5: Initializing the AcuLink 810 • On the left panel of the screen, select 'Change adapter settings' • Double click on 'Ethernet', or right click on 'Ethernet' and select 'Properties'. • The following page will open, click on 'Properties'.
- Page 16 Select 'Use the following IP address:' and change the IP address of the computer. The AcuLink 810 Ethernet 1 address is 192.168.8.101, the computers IP will need to be within the same subnet. The IP of the computer can be 192.168.8.xxx, where xxx can be any number ranging from 1-254.
- Page 17 • Once all settings are complete click on 'OK' to confirm the network changes. • Then open up a internet browser and type in the AcuLink 810 IP address of 192.168.8.101, the following login screen will be prompted. • There are two Access Levels, 'Viewer' and 'Admin'.
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Page 18: Method 2 - Using Wifi To Connect To The Meters Web Interface
D A T A A C Q U S I T I O N S E R V E R By default the AcuLink 810 has its WIFI mode set as AP (Access Point) mode, where the AcuLink 810 acts as a wireless access point allowing other wireless devices to connect and access the gateway. - Page 19 Chapter 5: Initializing the AcuLink 810 Once connected to the gateways wireless network, open up an internet browser and enter in the IP address 192.168.100.1 . The following login screen will be prompted. • There are two Access Level, 'Viewer' and 'Admin'.
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Page 20: Aculink 810 User Interface
Chapter 6: AcuLink 810 User interface 6. AcuLink 810 User Interface When you log in the to the AcuLink 810 web interface, users are directed to the 'Dashboard'. The dashboard provides the user with a summary of all the Offline Devices as well as the Devices in Alarm. - Page 21 Chapter 6: AcuLink 810 User interface To upload a new device template click on the 'New/Update' tab. All Accuenergy device tem- plates can be found in the remote update section of the page. In order to use the remote upload function, users must ensure they have sufficient connection to the Internet.
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Page 22: Adding Devices To The Aculink 810
Chapter 6: AcuLink 810 User interface 6.2 Adding Devices to the AcuLink 810 On the left navigation panel of the AcuLink 810 web interface, there is a menu titled 'DE- VICE'. In the devices menu there are two options: 1. Modbus Device 2. - Page 23 Chapter 6: AcuLink 810 User interface Modbus RTU via RS485 D A T A A C Q U S I T I O N S E R V E R AcuRev 1310 Series Meter Modbus RTU via USB Acuvim L Series Meter...
- Page 24 Chapter 6: AcuLink 810 User interface To add a device to the AcuLink 810, you will need to login under Admin access level. From the left navigation panel, select 'Modbus Device' under the 'DEVICE' menu. The user will see all the devices that are currently communicating with the gateway on this page.
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Page 25: Modbus-Tcp/Ip
Chapter 6: AcuLink 810 User interface 6.2.1 Modbus-TCP/IP With the Modbus TCP/IP protocol selected, configure the following fields: • IP Address: Enter the IP address of the device • Port: Enter the Modbus port of the device • Modbus ID: Enter the Modbus address of the device •... - Page 26 Parity: Select the parity of the device from the drop down list Stop Bit: Select the number of Stop Bits Request Timeout: Select a timeout period for the AcuLink 810 to wait for a response from the device, range is 1-60 seconds, default for Modbus RTU is 0.5.
- Page 27 Chapter 6: AcuLink 810 User interface After the device is added, it can be found in the 'Modbus Devices' section under the 'DEVICE' menu A device that is successfully connected and communicating with the gateway will have a green 'ON' mark under the status column. Whiles a device that is offline will display a red 'OFF' warning symbol.
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Page 28: Modbus Gateway Function
Chapter 6: AcuLink 810 User interface 6.2.3 Modbus Gateway Function The AcuLink 810 supports a Modbus Gateway Function, where users can add a Modbus RTU device and use it as a gateway. Users must choose the device template as 'Modbus Gateway Function Only'. -
Page 29: Viewing Data Of Modbus Devices
To view the readings from your device, select 'Modbus Devices' on the left panel under the 'DEVICES' menu. On this page, all the Modbus devices added to the AcuLink 810 will appear here. It will display the Device name, the serial number, status (offline or online) and the number of alarms triggered for the device. - Page 30 Chapter 6: AcuLink 810 User interface Select the device you wish to view the data for. The following Device page will open. The Device data can be viewed on the 'Reading' tab. In the Readings tab users can view the meters real time data. In the drop down menu there are options to select the different categories of the real time data.
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Page 31: Configuration
6.3.1 Configuration The configuration page can be used to edit an existing Modbus Device on the AcuLink 810. This can be used to change the IP address or Modbus port of a Modbus TCP/IP device, users can also change the device address, baud rate, etc on an RS485 device. -
Page 32: Deleting Modbus Devices From Aculink 810
6.4 Deleting Modbus Devices from AcuLink 810 To delete a device on the AcuLink 810 navigate to the 'Modbus Devices' under the 'DEVICES' menu on the left panel of the interface. Then click on the delete icon under the 'Action' column. -
Page 33: Alarms
'Modbus Device' page, and then selecting the 'Configuration' tab. 6.5 Alarms The AcuLink 810 supports alarm monitoring on the Modbus devices connected to it. The gateway allows users to monitor selected parameters using an under/over alarm. When the monitored parameter goes over/under the preset limit, the alarm will be triggered. -
Page 34: How To View Alarm
Chapter 6: AcuLink 810 User interface The following settings will need to configured: • Label: Description of the alarm. • Parameter: In the drop down menu select the parameter to be monitored. • Min: Select the minimum value to trigger the alarm parameter. -
Page 35: Digital Inputs
6.6 Digital Inputs The AcuLink 810 supports 8 Digital Input channels that can be configured to count pulses. To configure the Digital Input from the web interface click on 'Digital Inputs' under the 'DEVIC- ES' menu on the left panel of the interface. - Page 36 Chapter 6: AcuLink 810 User interface Click on Edit to configure the digital input settings. Enter in a Description and the units the pulses will be representing. A multiplier can be ap- plied to the count if necessary. Users can also input a starting count value to the digital input channel.
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Page 37: Logs
Chapter 6: AcuLink 810 User interface Once the Digital Inputs are configured, users can see the count value, the reading value, units and multiplier that is applied to the Digital Input channel. 6.7 Logs 6.7.1 Alarm Logs Users can check the historical data of the triggered alarms by clicking on 'Alarm Log' under 'LOG' menu. -
Page 38: Event Logs
Users can restart the server, which is a soft reboot of the AcuLink 810 device. In the System Information page there is also options to provide a Name, Description, and location for the AcuLink 810 device. Once the user has filled in the settings correctly click on 'Save'. -
Page 39: Date & Time
Chapter 6: AcuLink 810 User interface 6.9 Date & Time Users can configure the time and date for the AcuLink 810 from the 'Date & Time' page in the left navigation panel under the 'CONFIGURATION' menu. • NTP Enabled: The AcuLink supports Network Time Protocol where the time can be syn- chronized with a time server. -
Page 40: Network Settings
Wi-Fi Enabled: Users can enable or disable the WIFI on the AcuLink 810 Wi-Fi Mode: There are two WiFi Modes: 1. Access Point Mode: Where the AcuLink 810 acts as a wireless bridge allowing other wireless devices to connect to it. - Page 41 2. Station Mode: Where the AcuLink 810 joins an existing WIFI network. • SSID: Users can select from the list of wireless networks in range of the AcuLink 810. • Network Key: Network key of the selected wireless network must be entered in this set- ting.
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Page 42: Ethernet 1
Chapter 6: AcuLink 810 User interface By default the WIFI mode is set for Access Point Mode, where the AcuLink 810 acts as a wire- less bridge allowing other wireless devices to connect. 6.10.2 Ethernet 1 The Ethernet 1 settings can be configured by selecting the 'Ethernet 1' tab on the Network Configurations page. -
Page 43: Ethernet 2
Chapter 6: AcuLink 810 User interface By default Ethernet 1 has the following settings: • DHCP: Manual • IP: 192.168.8.101 • Subnet: 255.255.255.0 • Gateway: 192.168.8.1 6.10.3 Ethernet 2 Ethernet 2 by default has the DHCP settings configured to 'Auto'. This means that when connected to an internet source such as a router/switch, the network will assign an IP address to it. -
Page 44: Email (Smtp)
Chapter 6: AcuLink 810 User interface 6.11 Email (SMTP) Users can send emails for alarm triggering. To do this on the AcuLink 810 users must con- figure the SMTP server and credentials. To configure the Email setting, select 'Email' under the 'Configuration' menu on the left panel of the interface. -
Page 45: Alarm Notification
To enable the alarm notification, select 'Enabled'. With the alarm notification enabled users will be notified via email when an alarm is over/under the alarm condition. The AcuLink 810 supports a maximum of 3 recipients, once email address for each recipient is entered and click on 'Save'. -
Page 46: Ftp Post Method
HTTP/HTTPS Meter ID: Enter in the meter ID Once the settings are entered in correctly click on 'Save'. After the settings are saved, users can use the 'Test Post Channel' button to test whether the AcuLink 810 can successfully reach the HTTP server. -
Page 47: Data Logging
810 to log the meter data click on 'Data Log' under the 'CONFIGURATION' menu on the left navigation panel. AcuLink 810 supports at most 3 data loggers, the data log for each logger can be pushed to the post channel or saved in its internal memory. - Page 48 Chapter 6: AcuLink 810 User interface • Timestamp Format: Select the format of the timestamp for the data that is logged. The format for the timestamp can be based on the Local Time, UTC Seconds or based on ISO8601 Format.
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Page 49: Acucloud
To configure the AcuLink 810 to post data to AcuCloud, click on 'AcuCloud' from left navigation panel under the 'CONFIGURATION' menu. Users will need an AcuCloud account in order to add the AcuLink 810 as a device. To create your AcuCloud account contact Accuenergy Technical Support. - Page 50 Select the AcuLink 810 from the Model drop down list. • Select "This is a gateway Device" • Provide a name for the device under Device Name. • The Serial Number of the AcuLink 810 in the serial number field. V: 1.0 Revised: May. 2019 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
- Page 51 The user will need to copy the token that is provided as it will be used in the next step to configure the gateway to send its data to AcuCloud. • Go back the AcuLink 810 web interface and paste the token that was generated into the AcuCloud Token field.
- Page 52 NOTE: If the test connection fails, please check the network settings of the AcuLink 810 and if the token is entered correctly. The AcuLink 810 gateway is now successfully configured to report to the AcuCloud EMS software. Check to see if AcuCloud is receiving data from the gateway by going to the Devices page in AcuCloud and observing whether the name of the selected devic- es from the gateway appear in AcuCloud with a Last Received Data timestamp.
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Page 53: Data Management
Chapter 6: AcuLink 810 User interface 6.16 Data Management You can manage the data logs directly from the user interface of the AcuLink 810. This page allows the user to download or delete data from their Modbus devices. 6.16.1 Download Data To download the Data Logs select the 'Download' tab under 'DATA MANAGEMENT' menu. -
Page 54: Users Password
Viewer access levels. Once the new password is entered click on 'Save'. 6.16.3 Firmware Update The firmware of the AcuLink 810 can be updated from the 'Firmware' page under the 'CON- FIGURATIONS' menu. This page lists the current firmware of the gateway. -
Page 55: Manual Firmware Update
Chapter 6: AcuLink 810 User interface Manual Firmware Update To manually update the firmware of the AcuLink 810, click browse and upload the firmware file. The file should have a .aup file extension. Click on 'Upload' to begin uploading the firmware. -
Page 56: Remote Firmware Update
Once the firmware update is complete, the AcuLink 810 will restart. Remote Firmware Update The firmware of the AcuLink 810 can be updated using the remote firmware option. This will allow users to check for the latest firmware updates. To use the remote firmware update click on 'Check' which will verify if there is an update available or whether the gateway already has the latest firmware. - Page 57 Chapter 6: AcuLink 810 User interface NOTE: When updating the AcuLink 810 firmware remotely ensure that you have sufficient connection to the internet. Click on 'Update' to begin downloading the firmware from the remote firmware server. V: 1.0 Revised: May. 2019 1.800.561.8187...
- Page 58 Chapter 6: AcuLink 810 User interface Once the download is complete the firmware update will begin. After the firmware update is complete, the AcuLink 810 will restart. V: 1.0 Revised: May. 2019 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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Page 59: Network Diagnostics
In the Network Status tab users can see the Ethernet Network status, the routing table, DNS, network stat, and the WIFI status. NOTE: In order to see the WIFI network status the AcuLink 810 must be configured for Station Mode. - Page 60 Chapter 6: AcuLink 810 User interface In the 'Host Look Up' tab, users can use the ping function to test whether the AcuLink can communicate over the network it is connected to. Under the 'Connection Test' tab user can test the local network that the AcuLink is connect- ed to.
- Page 61 Chapter 6: AcuLink 810 User interface On the 'Debug' tab, users can turn on or turn off SSH. From the debug page users can also download the AcuLink 810's diagnostic file. The debug diagnostic options are recommended to be all 'OFF' as this feature is mainly used for troubleshooting and can affect the performance of the gateway if turned on.
- Page 62 Chapter 6: AcuLink 810 User interface The AcuLink 810's diagnostic file can be downloaded by the user from the Debug page. If users are experiencing any issues with the gateway, the diagnostic file can be sent to Accuenergy Technical Support for further analysis.
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Page 63: Led Description
Chapter 7: LED Description 7. LED Description There are a total of 13 LEDs on the AcuLink 810 data acquisition server and each represent different functions pertaining to the unit. D A T A A C Q U S I T I O N S E R V E R... -
Page 64: Wifi Leds
Chapter 7: LED Description 7.2 WiFi LEDs The WiFi has a total of 3 LEDs which are related to the WiFi status. • AP MODE - when 'ON' Indicates that the WiFi is working in Access Point Mode • STATION MODE - when 'ON' indicates that the WiFi is working in Station Mode •... -
Page 65: Reset Button
Chapter 8: Reset Button 8. Reset Button On the AcuLink 810 unit there is a reset button located on the back of the unit where the Ethernet and USB ports are. The reset button resets the AcuLink 810 back to default mean- ing that all devices, data logs, alarm/event log, and device templates will be deleted.
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