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User Manual V 1.1 | Stand 10/2020 Seite 1 von 96 EWIO User Manual METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
• Knowledge about the application and use of the device within the plant system, etc. 1.4. Warranty terms METZ CONNECT GmbH does not assume any liability or guarantee for consequences resulting from improper use, in particular non-observance of the instructions for use and installation.
Parameterization, configuration and commissioning of the device is done via a platform- independent web browser. To expand the inputs and outputs, the Modbus RTU MR-I/O modules from METZ CONNECT can be connected to an RS485 interface of the EWIO Using two Ethernet ports, several Ethernet components can be connected in series as a daisy chain, one after the other and to a network.
4 switchable relay outputs with manual operating with one current carrying capacity up to 6 A per relay METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
The indicators of the manual operation of the relays, the TRIACs or the analog outputs are green. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
Condensation can impair the function of the unit. Store the device at the installation site for at least 2 hours before starting to install it METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
The eject lever at the top right must be pushed back strongly. The electronic block can then be easily removed. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
The card holder is closed by closing and pushing back the holder flap. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
Directive and the laws in force in the respective country. Further information is available from METZ CONNECT GmbH. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
Serious bodily injury or considerable damage to property can occur. Before working on the system, it must be disconnected from the power supply. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
The EWIO is connected to the network via standard patch cables. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
The terminals of the respective TRIAC outputs (semiconductor outputs) are T13..T14 and T23..T24. They can be switched individually and can be loaded up to 0.5 A. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
The terminals of the respective analog outputs are called O1 to O3. The outputs are adjustable from 0-10 Volt DC. They are individually loadable up to 5 mA. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
The configuration for resistance measurements for three or four wire measurement uses several analog inputs. See chapter 10.5.3.2. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
Bus cables, including shielded ones, must be laid at a sufficient distance from live cables so that the signals are not affected. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
If it exceeds the maximum output current of NG4, it is possible to use a second power supply unit as shown in the picture. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
The EWIO2 has a USB-A socket. It is located under the flap. It is used to copy or upload configuration data to or from a memory stick. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
The keys ↑ and ↓ then change the output voltages. The longer the button is pressed here, the faster the voltages change. The blinking frequency of the green LED also changes. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
Otherwise, the route must first be entered using the PC console command: route add 192.168.0.111 netmask 255.255.255.255 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (IP address of the client) METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
Details can be found in the separate document "EWIO2 Modbus Server.pdf", available at www.metz-connect.com. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
As the page content is dynamically changed by the EWIO2, they must not be kept in the browser cache. Otherwise, updates to the web pages may not be displayed. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
7. Remount the transparent upper part of the housing. The IP configuration is then reset (see chapter 7.2.). METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
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4 and the jumper is only removed again afterwards (in the de-energised state). The next time the unit is switched on (without the jumper), it will start normally. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
Checkbox „ON“ – „OFF“ Radio-Button „ON“ – „OFF“ Entry field Drop-down menu for predefined configuration parameters METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
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The browser arrows for page forward and page backward can be used to switch to the previous or next window if necessary. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
In the next window the passwords for the authorisation levels must be assigned. See chapter 10.4. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
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In case of manual entry, the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server must be specified. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
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By activating the "Done" field, the settings are accepted and a device restart is performed. Afterwards you have to log in with the new network settings. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
Standard: Language selection and read permission in all menus and submenus except password. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
General, Memory, Network, WLAN, Date and Time. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
"Repeats" and "Timeout Frame“. Only after activating the action field "Save" the settings are applied. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
Setting up a new counter can only be done by one user (administrator and operator cannot be active at the same time). METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
Only after activating the action field "Save" the settings are applied. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
In the operating mode "Client" it is possible to search WLAN networks and to register the EWIO there. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
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Only after activating the action field "Save" the settings are applied. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
- Boot from SD card: Is used to boot from this media in the future. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
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Using the USB memory as a boot medium is not possible for safety reasons. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
Otherwise, the device may not be accessible. Only after activating the action field "Save" the settings are applied. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
In the menu window "Password" the passwords of the authorization levels, see chapter 10.4. The level is selected in the pop-up menu. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
These can be sent in different languages to the email address set above. This can be selected in the pop-up menu. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
For the BBMD address port : 47808 For the subscription runtime : 1800 s METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
The parameter can be changed in the Modbus Server TCP Port input field. Factory setting for the TCP port is: 502 METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
Clicking the "Save" action field opens a browser-dependent window that shows how to proceed with the backup file. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
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In the login window it is indicated that a recovery of the data and configurations was the cause of the restart. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
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10.3. is executed. After a new restart the login window is displayed again. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
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Afterwards the device is restarted with the new firmware. The hardware will not be reset. The login window shows that a firmware update was the cause of the restart. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
If the search for expansion modules as described in chapter 10.5.3.5. was performed, they are listed below. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
- Resistance measurement in the range 40 Ohm to 4 MegaOhm with unit Ohm. - Current measurement for 0 or 4 - 20 mA with unit milliAmpere or percent METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
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By pressing the blue bar with the name and the set address of the expansion module, the display can be opened and closed with the other IOs. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
By pressing the blue bar with the name and the set address of the expansion module, the display can be opened and closed with the other IOs. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
In the menu window "Extension Settings" connected extension modules can be searched for and their communication parameters adjusted. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
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Reachable expansion modules are marked with a green hook, unreachable ones with a red cross. They can be deleted by clicking the action field with the trashcan symbol. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
In the menu window "Record" stored data of inputs and outputs can be displayed, which have been configured for an acquisition as described in chapters 10.5.3.1. 10.5.3.4. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
Note! Chapter describes the access to the IOs via application in more detail. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
Clicking the "Pen" action field opens the editing window with the script program. Only after activating the action field "Save" the changes are accepted. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
The action field "Input/Output" is used to generate the program code for reading or writing an I/O. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
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Chapter 10.5.2.10. Events can be defined during the script creation itself. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
By activating the action field "Save" the link of the respective EWIO is entered into the list. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
The sequence corresponds to the query sequence of the counters. The query order can be influenced by moving the lines with the computers input device or with the arrow keys. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
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The counter can be deleted from the database by clicking on the "Delete counter" action field. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
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For the MBus counter the secondary address and the MBus ID are displayed. In the pop-up menu "MBus counter type" you can choose between standard MBus counters and two METZ CONNECT counter types. Additional functions are offered for the types "4xS0/M Converter" and "4xT/M Converter": 4xS0/M converter: With this selection a slide switch for "Use FREEZE command"...
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The device type is selected in the menu window "New Counter" in the drop-down menu during meter setup. For the system counter, the device variant is displayed. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
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For system counters, an analog or digital input must first be selected as a data point in the pop-up menu by clicking on the "Add data point" action field. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
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Depending on the number and type of counters, the number of data points per counter and the METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
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In order for an application to be executed, it must have been started in the menu item "Applications" in the menu window "Overview". METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
By selecting "MBus" and pressing the "Next" action field, the window for searching the connected meters opens. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
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NNN for the search for exactly one address, NNN- for the search from NNN -NNN for the search until NNN, METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
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Select "Modbus" and click on the "Next" action field to open the window for setting up the counter. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
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H = EWIO -M has booted N = EWIO -M has not booted (normal state) METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
In the input fields "Retries (0...10)" and "Timeout Frame [ms] (0...5000)" you can select how often a Modbus request should be sent and how long to wait for a response from a counter. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
The dispatch can be done in different ways: via FTP or e-mail, as push or poll server and can be done cyclically. 10.5.7.1. CSV-Format METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
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The meaning of the configuration settings and data is explained in chapter 10.5.6.2. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
For the push operation different times for the provision interval can be selected. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
With the menu item "Logout" the session is terminated and the start window of the EWIO displayed. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
(21/22/24). The return value is „range“ and the output value will be set to 1 (on). METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
The command above will try to get the value of a not existing digital input The return value is „err“. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
SSH key pair on the local linux system used for remote control. To do this, enter: ssh-keygen METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
# Set alias for io remote control tool alias ewiorc='function _(){ ssh -n $1 /usr/bin/ewioIOControl $2; }; _' METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
Details can be taken from the separate document "EWIO API.pdf", which can be found at www.metz-connect.com. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
Array with send elements. Each element contains the elements to determine a send frame. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
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{"function": 3, "start": 52, "length": 50} // Modbus- command „Read Holding Registers“, 50 registers beginning with register 52 METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
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{"register": 2, "format": "FLOAT32 HL", "unit": "kWh","description": "Real Energy L1, L2, L3", "select":""}, METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433 For additional documentations look at www.metz-connect.com...
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