MAN-00112 R 2.0 - EasyGrid Base User Guide
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4 Hardware Configuration
4.1 Introducing the EasyGrid Base
The EasyGrid Base fiber optic temperature measurement system is designed for real-time monitoring of
transformer hotspot.
It can be configured to have 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 channels. Monitors can be daisy chained in serial Modbus mode
to a maximum of 247 units.
Each unit has multiple serial interfaces (1x USB and 1 x RS-485) and 1x optional Ethernet communication port.
Standard supported serial communication protocol is MODBUS.
Optional supported Ethernet communication protocols are: IEC-61850, IEC-60870-5-104, DNP3 and TCP-IP
MODBUS.
4.2 Front Panel Overview
EasyGrid Base displays a very slim and simple front panel showing the following status lights:
On Top
EasyClean ST Connector Cleaner,
don’t ever look for it anymore, it is now permanently attached
and available when you need it.
Front Left Side
Power LED
System error LED
USB activity LED
RS-485 activity LED
LAN activity LED
Front Bottom
Each of the enabled channel’s LED.
