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 Introduction

 

 

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GEM Connected Via RS-232 (STS Cable) .......................................................................................................................... 21

 

GEM Connected Via Network (Ethernet or WiFi) ............................................................................................................ 21

 

WiFi/Ethernet GEM ..................................................................................................................................................... 21

 

Ethernet Only GEM ..................................................................................................................................................... 23

 

GEM Setup Procedure .................................................................................................................... 24

 

Configuring CTs ................................................................................................................................................................ 24

 

CT Settings .................................................................................................................................................................. 24

 

Multiply by Two .......................................................................................................................................................... 25

 

HTTP Post Setup ............................................................................................................................................................... 25

 

Packet Setup .................................................................................................................................................................... 26

 

For RS-232 Serial Communication .............................................................................................................................. 26

 

For WiFi or Ethernet Communication ......................................................................................................................... 26

 

Network Setup (GEM with WiFi/Ethernet) ...................................................................................................................... 27

 

For GEM with WiFi/Ethernet option ........................................................................................................................... 27

 

GEM with Ethernet only option .................................................................................................................................. 27

 

Net Metering ................................................................................................................................. 28

 

Setting Channel Polarity .................................................................................................................................................. 28

 

Toggling the Polarity ........................................................................................................................................................ 28

 

Effect of the PT on Polarity .............................................................................................................................................. 29

 

Temperature Sensors ..................................................................................................................... 30

 

1-Wire Bus ....................................................................................................................................................................... 30

 

Compatible Sensors ......................................................................................................................................................... 30

 

Pulse Count .................................................................................................................................... 31

 

Connection ....................................................................................................................................................................... 31

 

Appendix A .................................................................................................................................... 32

 

Important Security Info .................................................................................................................................................... 32

 

Appendix B .................................................................................................................................... 33

 

DashBox Switch Function ................................................................................................................................................. 33

 

 
 
 

 

Summary of Contents for DashBox

Page 1: ...Installation Manual Document Code SYS MAN Ver 2 2 2017 01 12 Copyright Brultech Research Inc 2017 GreenEye DashBox System...

Page 2: ...ed Loads 10 Typical 240V Unbalanced Loads 10 Route the CT Leads 10 CT Termination 11 GEM Terminal Strips 11 CT Termination 12 Single CT Connection 12 Connecting Two CTs on One Channel 13 Two Type A CT...

Page 3: ...6 For RS 232 Serial Communication 26 For WiFi or Ethernet Communication 26 Network Setup GEM with WiFi Ethernet 27 For GEM with WiFi Ethernet option 27 GEM with Ethernet only option 27 Net Metering 28...

Page 4: ...ox or other data host All GEM devices have RS 232 by default This model is identifiable by the fact that there is no antenna connector such as GEM WE model and the lack of the additional reddish circu...

Page 5: ...he qualified installer must be aware that main panels may still contain dangerous voltage levels even though the main breaker is in the OFF position The following rules MUST be obeyed Any work perform...

Page 6: ...conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Wireless Versions Contain...

Page 7: ...location for the GEM taking into consideration the length of the CT leads Some CT models have longer leads than others The two large main panel CTs such as SPLIT 100 or SPLIT 200 have longer leads tha...

Page 8: ...EM GEM WE GEM E This option uses RS 232 communication between the GEM and the DashBox All GEM models are compatible with option The STS Cable is 3 feet long therefore the DashBox should be mounted wit...

Page 9: ...This option is only possible with GEM models listed above The GEM can be connected to the network via Ethernet Cable or in the case of WiFi Ethernet GEM models WiFi connected Option 2 is not as reliab...

Page 10: ...to this breaker CT CT is the number on the CT leads This allows the installer to know which CT leads represent each channel when it comes time to connecting the leads to the GEM Not all CTs have numbe...

Page 11: ...n for both CTs when two CTs are connected to a 240V load to be monitored by a single channel 240V LOADS You can monitor a 240V load with only one CT if the load is balanced A balanced load is one that...

Page 12: ...ange tab see picture below 1 Align the two lead ends with the terminal holes This can be done one lead at a time however it may be easier inserting both leads at the same time providing they are tinne...

Page 13: ...GEM Types A and Type B The difference between each type has to do with the type of signal which represents the sensed current TYPE A CT The measured current is represented by a voltage output signal...

Page 14: ...inals 1 3 will have the same color lead Terminals 2 4 will have the same color lead If the two CTs are installed facing the same direction Terminals 1 4 will have the same color lead Terminals 2 3 wil...

Page 15: ...onnected to two different loads which happen to be on the same phase then the rule described is the opposite Example Two Micro 80 CTs are connected to the electric stove They are installed with both C...

Page 16: ...rnet or Ethernet only option connect the STS Cable RS 232 cable to COM 2 otherwise use COM 1 for basic GEM model 1 Connect the STS Cable terminals to the GEM a Red wire to GEM s Rx terminal b White wi...

Page 17: ...ect an Ethernet Cable between the DashBox and the Network Router Two GEM models have an Ethernet connector The GEM E Ethernet Only model has an additional circuit board installed and a dedicated Ether...

Page 18: ...ication Page 17 WIFI COMMUNICATION Model GEM WE only 1 Connect an Ethernet Cable between the DashBox and the Network Router The procedure to establish a wireless connection is explained later in this...

Page 19: ...ocale b Assign the DashBox a login name and password c Set the rate in per kilowatt hour kWh This can be done by taking the total cost of the electric bill and dividing it by the total kWh used during...

Page 20: ...right The GEM Network Utility will discover the IP address for the DashBox as shown below Double click on the IP address This will open the DashBox web page in a browser Proceed to the next chapter S...

Page 21: ...hBox with your browser 2 Click Network on menu then click Ethernet 3 Click the Static box 1 in the screen shot below 4 Using the values from the Current Ethernet Settings box enter the values in box 2...

Page 22: ...Only is installed on the GEM WiFi Ethernet GEM Model GEM WE Determine whether to use WiFi or Ethernet for communication Follow the instructions for your selected method Ethernet Make sure that an Eth...

Page 23: ...mple of the Fing scan The GEM WiFi Ethernet model is discovered based on the Hi Flying electronics device name The DashBox is discovered based on the Texas Instruments device name 1 If using the GEM N...

Page 24: ...e to reboot itself after releasing the switch Ethernet Only GEM Model GEM E View GEM Setup Page GEM with Ethernet Only a Run the GEM Network Utility software run as administrator b Click the Ethernet...

Page 25: ...channel with a connected CT you will enter the CT Model connected to it 1 Click Enter Setup Mode Note The GEM exits setup mode automatically after a few minutes so you may have to re enter if there i...

Page 26: ...ultiply by Two radio button 3 Click Save within that same section HTTP POST SETUP Model GEM WE GEM E Skip this section if using RS 232 STS Cable communication If the GEM sends data to the DashBox over...

Page 27: ...1 Packet Format to 4 Bin48 NET Time 3 Set the Packet Send Interval to 5 seconds 4 Set the Secondary Com2 Packet Format to disable 5 Click Save For WiFi or Ethernet Communication Model GEM WE GEM E Thi...

Page 28: ...twork menu 2 Enter the DashBox IP address determined earlier in the Host IP Address or URL Address box 3 Enter 80 for the port number don t include the quotation marks 4 Click Save GEM with Ethernet o...

Page 29: ...o screen shot above 1 On the GEM Setup page click the Channel Option menu 2 Enter the channel number for the Main Panel feed 3 Click the Net Metering radio button 4 Click Save The area indicating the...

Page 30: ...er will change the polarity of any channel that is net metering enabled highlighted in green For instance if the wall transformer PT is unplugged turned 180 degrees and re plugged such that the 120V r...

Page 31: ...only three wires to address many temperature sensors connected to a common line see diagram below The GEM design accommodates up to eight sensors COMPATIBLE SENSORS The GEM can accept the following t...

Page 32: ...uit If using any of these inputs a DC pulse signal between 3V and 24VDC is required Pulse counters 3 and 4 are dry contact type counters These inputs require switch contacts not connected to any power...

Page 33: ...x network 2 Open a browser and type 1 2 3 4 in the address bar The sign in page will appear 3 Type admin for both the user name and password Steps to set WiFi Access Point security 1 Select AP Interfa...

Page 34: ...e of the following functions to take place Red Reboot DashBox Press the switch while the LED is Red This will cause the LED to turn green and the DashBox will re boot Orange Reset Network Settings Pre...

Page 35: ...Appendix B Page 34...

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