Document Number: QRG-SMA-1 Quick Reference Guide
Revision: Issue 1.0
Serial Connection:
Eastron RJ45 cable + RS485 to USB converter
1.
Use the cable provided by Eastron meter
2.
Match and connect the pin between the Eastron Meter and the RS485 to USB
converter.
3.
Connect the USB adaptor to any of the USB ports on the droplet
Examples of RS485 to USB converter
DTECH 0.5m USB to RS422
RS485 Serial Port Converter
USB Port to RS-485/422
Converter
Industrial USB to RS485
Converter
5.
Commissioning
5.1.
Commission the inverter
1.
In the Installer app, select installer from
the side menu, the scanner will start
2.
Scan the QR code on the side of the
droplet, follow the prompts and select
to connect via ethernet or Wi-Fi
3.
Add a device by clicking the “+” icon on
the bottom right of the screen
4.
Select the discovery option
5.
Click “Select meter role
if
…“ dropdown
list and select
For Option 1
5.1.
Grid meter role
–
for grid meter
configuration
(proceed to step 5.4)
5.2.
Load meter role
–
for load meter
configuration
(proceed to step
5.3.7)
For Option 2
5.3.
Ignore meter role
–
if the meter is
connected to the router
DB9
Output Signal
Full Duplex
connection
Half-Duplex
connection
1
T/R+
TXD(A+)
RS485(A+)
2
T/R-
TXD(B-)
RS485(B-)