Devolo G3-PLC Modem 500k, User Manual

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Installation
devolo G3-PLC Modem 500k
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The device must be operated exclusively on a public mains power supply as described
on the rating plate.
3.2.1Electrical installation
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Install the G3-PLC Modem 500k properly on the top-hat rail.
Take into account the vertical installation alignment of the device, so that
the mains power supply comes from below.
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Now connect the conductors according to the line connections.
When connecting to the sockets, make sure the conductor cross-section is
1.5 mm² to 6 mm².
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Single-phase connection : the external conductor is connected to the L1 termi-
nal. The neutral conductor is connected to the N terminal.
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Three-phase connection : one external conductor each is connected to the L1,
L2 and L3 terminals . The neutral conductor is also connected to the N terminal.
To optimise the data transmission, we recommend the three-phase connection.
3.3 Installation instructions
In this chapter, you will find helpful tips and information for setting up a G3-PLC net-
work.
3.3.1PAN coordinator installation
Position the PAN coordinator as close to the centre of the network as possible so that
as many PAN clients as possible can connect to it directly. G3-PLC technology does
feature a "repeating" function, but you should use it as little as possible if you want to
achieve high bandwidth (see Chapter
Prefer direct PAN coordinator connection ).
When connecting an area with many PAN clients, it may make sense or even be nec-
essary to place multiple PAN coordinators in their respective selected positions. There
can be many reasons for this:
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Multiple PAN coordinators can provide redundancy. In case of a dropout or an ina-
bility to connect to the PAN coordinator, a PAN client can automatically connect
to another PAN coordinator.
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Multiple PAN coordinators each cover their own regions to prevent repeating.
It is important that each PAN coordinator receive its own PAN ID. This ID is
issued once for configuration during setup.
When setting up a G3-PLC network, start by setting up the PAN coordinator:
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Install any modem at the "PAN coordinator" location.
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Approximately 1 minute after it has been switched on , the Power LED lights up
in green .
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The PLC link LED lights up in orange because the G3-PLC Modem 500k is con-
figured as a "PAN client" by default.