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AllSolus LiveBase™ Quick Installation Guide 

SAFETY WARNING: 

AllSolus products should be installed by a qualified electrician. 

AllSolus LiveBase is a data-logging, monitoring and net-
working device for energy management applications. 
Check you have each AllSolus LiveBase component prior 
to installation: 

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1 x LiveBase unit plus whip antenna 

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1 x 12v Power Supply (AC power point required) 

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1 x Ethernet Cable for LAN or wireless modem connection 

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1 x USB Cable for PC Configuration 

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1 x SD card for long-term data storage 

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8 x 2 pin connectors for pulse and analog signal inputs 

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2 x 4 pin connectors for RS485 data inputs 

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1 x CD ROM with user manuals, USB drivers and configura-
tion software 

Use the marking template at the bottom of this 
page to mark drill holes for mounting the Live-
Base unit using the keyholes on the underside of 
the device. 

AllSolus recommends using pan-head screws 
with a thread no wider than 4mm (0.157”) and a 
head no wider than 3mm (0.118”). 

IMPORTANT: 

Always mount LiveBase at least 1 

metre (3.3 feet) from an Inverter to avoid electri-
cal interference. 

Carefully screw the whip antenna onto the 
unit. Ensure the antenna is positioned verti-
cally to maximize RF reception.   

IMPORTANT: 

If the LiveBase unit is sur-

rounded by metal obstacles like metal   cubi-
cles, an external antenna will be required to 
replace the whip antenna. 

Connect devices to the LiveBase inputs using the connectors supplied. Connect an Ethernet cable to LiveBase 
from either a LAN or Sierra Wireless Airlink Raven XE modem. Check LiveBase LEDs to confirm Ethernet and 
input connections. Note: Contact your electricity provider to obtain a power meter pulse signal output. 

 

LiveBase

 

SMA

 

Aurora

 

Carlo

 

Gavazzi

 

Signal

 

+

 

B

 

2

 

+T/R

 

15

 

Signal

 ‐ 

A

 

7

 

T/R

 

14

 

Ground

 

O

 

5

 

RTN

 

13

 

LiveBase Drill Template 

Drill Here 

Drill Here 

Insert the SD card into the 

SD Card 

slot and en-

sure it clicks into place. Next, attach the 12v power 
supply to the unit using the input labeled 

When power is first attached the 

Power 

LED flash-

es and the other LEDs illuminate solid green while 
the device initializes and performs a self test. After       

approximately 30 seconds only the  

Power 

LED 

flashes  until other inputs are detected. 

Successful operation can be confirmed using the Config Software Utility (see over), 
or check the green LED status indicators on the unit. 

 

Note: 

Connect one input 

only, then replace with 
each single input in turn to 
detect a data problem for 
LEDs using multiple inputs

 

LiveBase Status Indications 

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