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User Manual
V 2.0 | Rev. 11/2023
Page 1 of 112
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EWIO
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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

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  • Page 1 User Manual V 2.0 | Rev. 11/2023 Page 1 of 112 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...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5.3.1. Relay ......................... 19 5.3.2. TRIAC ........................ 19 5.3.3. Digital inputs ..................... 20 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...
  • Page 3 System ......................40 10.5.2.1. Basic ............................... 40 10.5.2.2. Status ............................. 42 10.5.2.3. Sessions ............................42 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...
  • Page 4 Access the IOs from the command line or via script application ......97 11.1. Calling conventions ................... 97 11.2. Return values ..................... 98 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...
  • Page 5 API – Programming interface ................107 Creating a template for Modbus meters ............108 Version History ....................111 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...
  • Page 6: Preamble

    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...
  • Page 7: Qualified Subject Person

    • 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.
  • Page 8: Description Of The Device

    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.
  • Page 9: Controller Unit

     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...
  • Page 10: Housing And Terminals

    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...
  • Page 11: Communication Interfaces

    JavaScript Object Notation  Python Programming language  Shell Script Command Line Interpreter 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...
  • Page 12: Scope Of Delivery And Incoming Inspection

    MR-SI4 Modbus RTU 1108401332 MR-CI4 Modbus RTU 11084113 MR-SM3 Modbus RTU External antenna: 11094830 WLAN-antenna 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...
  • Page 13: Incoming Inspection

    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...
  • Page 14: Installation

    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...
  • Page 15: Microsd Card

    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...
  • Page 16: Disassembly And Disposal

    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...
  • Page 17: Connection

    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...
  • Page 18: Ethernet Interface

    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...
  • Page 19: In- And Outputs (I/Os)

    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...
  • Page 20: Digital Inputs

    24 volts. They are individually switchable and can be loaded up to 20 mA. Wiring example 5.3.3. and 5.3.4.: METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
  • Page 21: Analog Outputs

    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...
  • Page 22: Analog Inputs

    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...
  • Page 23: Rs485-Fieldbus-Interface

    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...
  • Page 24: Expansion Bus Interface

    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...
  • Page 25: M-Bus Interface

    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...
  • Page 26: Display And Operating Elements

    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...
  • Page 27: Availability Of The Ewio Via Lan Und Wlan

    7.1. MAC address and Device-/Host name The MAC address can be found on the nameplate located on the side of the machine. The preset device/host name is composed of the characters "EWIO2-" and the last 3 bytes of the MAC address. For example: EWIO2-a58176 This name can be changed in the network settings on the Web page.
  • Page 28: Wlan Connection

    Modbus TCP. The Modbus server is addressed with port number 502 when a new connection is established. Details can be found in the separate document "EWIO2 Modbus Server.pdf", available at www.metz-connect.com.
  • Page 29: Mbus-Server

    , 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...
  • Page 30: Reset To Factory Settings

    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...
  • Page 31 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...
  • Page 32: Web-Interface

    Slide switch for "OFF" function Slide switch for "ON" function Marking field "OFF“ Marking field "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...
  • Page 33 System status „Invalid system time“ System status „Error was detected“or „Alarm“ Help text appears on mouse hover 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...
  • Page 34 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...
  • Page 35: Wizard Setup

    Linux, which can be changed separately in the menu window "Password" chapter 10.5.2.9. 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...
  • Page 36 The times 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 45 and 60 minutes can be selected. The default time is 45 minutes. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
  • Page 37 In the next window the network settings must be configured. The device/host name is freely selectable (max. 255 characters, a-z, A-Z, 0-9, dot and hyphen). Default is the name composed of "EWIO2-" and the last 6 digits of the MAC address. Here you can also define if the EWIO gets an IP address from a DHCP server or by manual input.
  • Page 38 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...
  • Page 39: Authorization Levels And Login

    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...
  • Page 40: Menu

    The "Basic" menu window displays the model name, serial number and software version. The installation location can be entered in the Location input field. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
  • Page 41 The slide switch "Short readout ranges for data points" allows to configure additional data point readout ranges shorter than 1 minute (see chapter 10.5.6.1) if enabled. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
  • Page 42: Status

    Setting up a new meter 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...
  • Page 43: Network

    In the input field Device name/Host name the mounting location can be changed. It is freely selectable (max. 255 characters, a-z, A-Z, 0-9, dot and hyphen). Default is the name composed of "EWIO2-" and the last 6 digits of the MAC address displayed below.
  • Page 44: Wlan

    The default settings for the SSID are the device name/host name and for the network key "metzconnect“. 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...
  • Page 45 It is also possible to list the found networks by clicking the action field "Show table“. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
  • Page 46: Storage

    In the menu window "Storage" the storage media are displayed, the use of the SD card and the storage of data server and backup files may be defined. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
  • Page 47 When copying from Flash to SD card and vice versa, from SD card to Flash, the device software, all device settings, stored measured values and I/O events and, if available, METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
  • Page 48 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...
  • Page 49: Security

    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...
  • Page 50: Date/Time

    The settings are not applied until the action field "Save" is activated. 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...
  • Page 51: Password

    10.5.2.10. E-Mail In the menu window "E-Mail" the necessary information for sending messages is entered. 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...
  • Page 52 E-Mail dispatch possible! Additional email notifications can be created in the lower part of the window. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
  • Page 53: Bacnet

    BBMD IP address / host name, BBMD address port and the subscription period. Factory settings are: 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...
  • Page 54: Modbus

    In the menu window "MBus" the required information about the MBus server is entered. With the slide switch the MBus server is activated. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
  • Page 55: Anyviz

    In the menu window “Node-RED” the Node-RED server, which is running on EWIO , can be configured. 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...
  • Page 56: Backup

    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...
  • Page 57 With the "Restore" function, you can select which data or configurations are to be uploaded to the device via the browser or from the SD card. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
  • Page 58 In the login window it is indicated that a recovery of the data and configurations was the cause of the restart. With the function "Reboot" the device is restarted. 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...
  • Page 59 Internet for a firmware update, or by the user uploading a firmware file. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
  • Page 60 The login window show a note that a firmware update was the cause of the restart. This note is also shown after an automatic firmware update. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
  • Page 61: Info

    The menu window “Info” shows information about the used software components and their licenses. 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...
  • Page 62: Inputs/Outputs

    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...
  • Page 63: Analog Inputs

    These can be selected and displayed in the menu window "Record", Chapter 10.5.3.7. 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...
  • Page 64: Digital Outputs

    With the slide switch the output can be switched manually. It is locked when the BACnet 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...
  • Page 65: Analog Outputs

    If the search for extension modules described in chapter 10.5.3.5. was carried out, 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...
  • Page 66: Extension Settings

    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...
  • Page 67: Characteristics

    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...
  • Page 68: Applications

    IOs via application in more detail. 10.5.4.1. Overview The menu window "Overview" lists the saved applications. 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...
  • Page 69 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...
  • Page 70: New Application

    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...
  • Page 71 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...
  • Page 72: Links

    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...
  • Page 73: Metering

    -M also offers a comfortable way to identify and set up connected M-Bus devices. 10.5.6.1. Overview The configured meters are listed in the "Overview" menu window. 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...
  • Page 74 If you press within the display field of a meter, its overview with the most important configurations and its data points opens. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
  • Page 75 For the MBus meter the secondary address and the MBus ID are displayed. With the help of the slide switch "Use primary address" you can choose between the use of primary and METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
  • Page 76 In the pop-up menu "MBus meter type" you can choose between standard MBus meters, two METZ CONNECT meter types and two EMH meter types. Additional functions are offered for the types "4xS0/M Converter", "4xT/M Converter", "EMH DIZ Gen. G" and "EMH DIZ Gen. H": 4xS0/M converter: With this selection a slide switch for "Use FREEZE command"...
  • Page 77 In contrast to ordinary data points, data points of the load profile record contain time stamp information delivered by the meter. The real-time clock of the meter can be synchronized automatically with the EWIO2 real-time clock in a daily interval by enabling the slide switch "Synchronize real-time clock daily". Further information about the meters real-time clock status is shown below that slide switch.
  • Page 78 Clicking the "Next" action field opens the window for the MBus and Modbus meters to select and configure the data points of the meter. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
  • Page 79 In the pop-up menu for the interval the time is selected in which the measured values are written into the database. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
  • Page 80 At 2400 bit/s: 48 meters per minute can be queried. At 9600 bit/s: 60 meters per minute can be polled. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
  • Page 81 In the pop-up menu "Primary meter" you can select whether the meter in question is a primary meter. Primary meters are electronic meters that include transformer factors when displaying METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
  • Page 82 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...
  • Page 83: New Meter

    Otherwise you should repeat the search with all baud rates. It is recommended to start with the lowest one and then use the next higher baud rate. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
  • Page 84 NNN-NNN to search from NNN to NNN (to define an exact range). The default is 1 - 250 in the input field. This means that all valid addresses are searched. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
  • Page 85 . This means, that it must be in the same IPv4 subnet as the EWIO when connected directly to an Ethernet port. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
  • Page 86: Measurements

    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...
  • Page 87 Flag 4: If no value was determined by the meter, it is entered as value 0 and this flag is set to invalid. U = Invalid G = Valid 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...
  • Page 88: Modbus Settings (Metering)

    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 meter. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
  • Page 89: Synchronous Pulse

    This deactivates the time-controlled measured value query (factory setting) and the measured value query is directed to the synchronous pulse instead. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
  • Page 90 When activating / deactivating the synchronous pulse setting, there may be "jumps" in the measured value table because a different time base is used! METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
  • Page 91: Data Server

    "User-defined header for data area", which is generated as the start line of the data area instead of the otherwise specified column designations. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
  • Page 92 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...
  • Page 93: Settings

    The settings made in the menu item "System" in the menu window "Email" are relevant here. 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...
  • Page 94: Node-Red

    Under the menu item "Node-RED” is the Node-RED editor and Node-RED dashboard located. 10.5.8.1. Editor Thn the menu window "Editor” shows the Node-RED editor. 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...
  • Page 95 Additionally to the Node-RED default configuration, there are several nodes already pre- installed. These are especially the dashboard nodes and nodes to connect to EWIO . The nodes can be found in the column on the left-hand side. Within the “METZ CONNECT” section, there are the EWIO nodes.
  • Page 96: Dashboard

    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...
  • Page 97: Access The Ios From The Command Line Or Via Script Application

    : integer according definition table, di counter : positive integer value). More detailed, the <command> parameter looks like: set|get_ai|ao|di|do|aisensor|dicount _<moduladdr>_<pinaddr>[_value] 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...
  • Page 98: Return Values

    (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...
  • Page 99: Set The Sensor Id Of An Analog Input

    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...
  • Page 100: Get The Sensor Id Of An Analog Input

    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...
  • Page 101: Deploy The Public Key

    11.4.1.2. Deploy the public key You need to deploy the public-key on the EWIO device you intend to remotely control: cat ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub | ssh root@<ewio2-remote-IP> "mkdir -p ~/.ssh && cat >> ~/.ssh/authorized_keys" METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel.
  • Page 102: Test The Ssh Connection

    , you can call the tool using following command: ssh -n <remote-ewio2-host> /usr/bin/ewioIOControl <command> The <remote-ewio2-host> parameter is the hostname (if an entry in the /etc/hosts file exists) or the IP-Address of the remote EWIO 11.5. Usage of aliases On the command line you can use the alias: ewiolc <command>...
  • Page 103: Shell Script Example (Measuring And Control)

    #over the upper limit, turn do 1 on ewioIOControl set_do_${do_over_range_sig_addr}_1 >/dev/null sleep 1 done 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...
  • Page 104: Sensor Ids For The Analog Inputs And Their Meaning

    "KTY81_110" -50.0 ewioSensor_KTY81_110 UNITS_DEGREES_CELSIUS 150.0 ewioRange_Ohm_2Wire "KTY81_210" -50.0 ewioSensor_KTY81_210 UNITS_DEGREES_CELSIUS 150.0 ewioRange_Ohm_2Wire 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...
  • Page 105 UNITS_OHMS ewioRange_Ohm_Test2 "40 Ohm - 650 Ohm" 40.0 ewioSensor_Ohm_Test3 UNITS_OHMS 650.0 ewioRange_Ohm_Test3 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...
  • Page 106 UNITS_OHMS 180E3 ewioRange_Ohm_Test5 "140 kOhm - 4 MOhm" 140E3 ewioSensor_Ohm_Test6 UNITS_OHMS ewioRange_Ohm_Test6 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...
  • Page 107: Api - Programming Interface

    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...
  • Page 108: Creating A Template For Modbus Meters

    Placeholder for slave address of the device, leave at 0 AddressBase Start address of the address range (0 or 1) 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...
  • Page 109 Optional single-element array with send elements for live check. The array element describes the send frame to be used for live check. METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...
  • Page 110 {"function": 3, "start": 2, "length": 1} // Modbus-command „Read Holding Registers“, 1 register beginning with register 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...
  • Page 111: Version History

    Changes in Software-Version 1.2  Fixed primary address assignment after repeated MBus search 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...
  • Page 112  Added support for FREEZE command of 4xS0/M-converter  Added configuration of sensor type and temperature offset of 4xT/M-converter METZ CONNECT GmbH | Im Tal 2 | 78176 Blumberg | Germany Tel. +49 7702 533-0 | Fax +49 7702 533-433...

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