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RIOT CloudLink, Installation Manual

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1 x RIOT CloudLink Device with unique serial identifier

Serial

1 x RJ12 (6 pin) to RJ2 (6 pin) cable used to connect the RIOT
CloudLink “S” port to the Serial/Terminal of the battery. See
compatibility chart for  list of compatible batteries on page 14

2 x RJ12 (6 pin) to RJ45 (8 pin) Blue / Red cable used to connect
RIOT CloudLink “S” port to the Serial/RS232 port of the inverter.
See compatibility chart for list of compatible inverters on page 14

Note 1: The use of the RJ12 (6 pin) to RJ45 (8 pin) Blue cable will
require external power to the device. Please follow Section 1 of
the manual for external power installation
Note 2: The use of the RJ12 (6 pin) to RJ45 (8 pin) Red cable does
not require external power. Please follow directly to Section 2 of
the manual

CANBUS

1 x Red RJ45 (8pin) to RJ45 (8pin) cable used to connect RIOT
CloudLink “CAN” port to the CAN port of your battery or Inverter.
See compatibility chart for list of compatible inverters on page 14

Power

1 x Power cable pair for providing power to the device if not using
the RJ12 (6 pin) to RJ45 (8 pin) Red cable.

As your setup will be different, please refer to the compatibility chart on page 14 for more information on which
cables are best suited for your setup.

Your contents may vary, please see the insert in the box that came with your RIOT CloudLink.

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Summary of Contents for CloudLink

Page 1: ...de please visit www riotsystems cloud It is important that you read this manual before attempting the installation of your device Depending on your setup certain steps will be needed to ensure compatibility WARNING Working with high voltage systems is dangerous Do not attempt to modify your inverter and battery setup unless you are certain you understand the risk Speak to a qualified electrician i...

Page 2: ...se follow Section 1 of the manual for external power installation Note 2 The use of the RJ12 6 pin to RJ45 8 pin Red cable does not require external power Please follow directly to Section 2 of the manual CANBUS 1 x Red RJ45 8pin to RJ45 8pin cable used to connect RIOT CloudLink CAN port to the CAN port of your battery or Inverter See compatibility chart for list of compatible inverters on page 14...

Page 3: ...RIOT CloudLink Device overview 2 ...

Page 4: ...om the inverter 4 Fully insert the black cable into the negative terminal of the device closest to the LED bar as shown Lightly pull back on the cable and make sure that it has been securely fitted 5 Fully insert the red cable into the positive terminal of the RIOT CloudLink furthest away from the LED bar as shown Lightly pull back on the cable and make sure that it has been securely fitted 6 Inst...

Page 5: ...de button after the 2 short consecutive beeps The RIOT CloudLink will now go into configuration mode Observe the LED bar The Status LED will blink rapidly for two seconds then begin to blink slowly After a few seconds the Status comm s and WiFi LEDs will toggle on and off together repeatedly and in a synchronized manner This indicates that the device is now in config mode and that you can proceed ...

Page 6: ... to the RIOT device Note RIOT_CloudL is an open network so it does not require a password to connect Note If Your mobile device prompts you to disconnect from the RIOT_CloudL network Please select Connect anyway or Keep the connection to proceed Note about security The RIOT CloudLink will automatically exit configuration mode after 5 minutes of inactivity and or after a maximum of 10 minutes If yo...

Page 7: ...It is especially important for iOS devices that you type in the full URL into the search bar including the http If your mobile device shows that it cannot locate the web page please ensure that 1 the device is still in configuration mode indicated by the LED sequence and 2 that your mobile device is still connected to the RIOT_CloudL WiFi AP If not then return to the beginning of section 2 5 The o...

Page 8: ...that you choose the WIFI connection with the strongest signal The stronger the signal the higher up in the list the AP will be So ideally select the first AP in the list The AP that your device connects to should ideally have a RSSI between 0 and 60dBm If not then the RIOT CloudLink device may have trouble with day to day operations Speak to RIOT about the external antenna option or install a WIFI...

Page 9: ...e Settings 9 Depending on how you want your device configured select the drop down box from serial mode and select either Battery or Inverter Note If your device S port is plugged into your inverter select the inverter option If your device S port is plugged into your battery serial port Terminal select the Battery option Tap save at the bottom of the screen to save your changes 8 ...

Page 10: ... to the local AP so the password is correct but it is unable to make a connection to the internet This may be due to a firewall blocking internet access or that the network may have reached its data cap This may be the case when the device is installed at the guesthouse office building or similar environment Please consult with the business IT department to allow internet traffic to and from the R...

Page 11: ...E If you have an existing RIOT Systems account then login with your existing username and password and skip to Section 4 of page 12 3 Complete the Self registration form by filling in your first name last name email address which will be your username and password It is highly recommended that you use a strong password containing at least 8 characters of capital letters lower case numbers and symb...

Page 12: ...he activation link email does not appear in your inbox after 10 minutes please check the email address provided or check your spam folder 5 Once your account has been successfully activated navigate to the login page from the login link or by navigating to https portal riotsystems cloud login and login using the username and password used during the registration process 11 ...

Page 13: ...paired with your RIOT systems Portal 1 Navigate to your portal using the link https portal riotsystems cloud login or scan the QR code 2 At the home screen navigate to the Dashboard dropdown box and select the Device_Claiming option Alternatively Click here to go directly to the device claiming screen or scan the QR code Note You need to have previously signed in with your account for the direct l...

Page 14: ...orm fill in your RIOT CloudLink device name exactly as it appears on the barcode e g Device name RIOT_CloudLink_1_000123 5 Fill in your device serial number under Serial number e g Serial number 12345679 6 If everything is correct press the Claim device button to claim your device Congratulations Your RIOT CloudLink will now give you access to your renewables from anywhere in the world 13 ...

Page 15: ...Section 5 Additional information and technical specifications 1 Compatibility Chart 2 CANBUS Pinout 14 ...

Page 16: ...3 Serial Pinout 15 ...

Page 17: ...4 Technical Specification 16 ...

Page 18: ...e Please visit the website for the latest information on correct cables for your application https www victronenergy com live battery_compatibility can bus_bms cable WARNING DO NOT use the RJ12 6 pin to RJ45 8 pin red cable and external power at the same time Use only the RJ12 6 pin to RJ45 8 pin blue cable with external power Not following this step correctly could damage your device 17 ...

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