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Hardware installation
Warning:
Installation involves connection to mains. Installation of field cables requires
indepth knowledge and skills. Therefore all steps that involve electrical installation
should be carried out by certified installation professionals.
Make sure that the ambient temperature does not exceed the limits of the VPVision-M
cabinet (max 40 deg C | 104 F). Higher ambient temperature requires cabinet cooling.
Check if the earth wire (field ground) is free of interference and potential dangerous high
voltage. Make sure the circuit breaker is in off position. Then install the L, N and Earth
wire. The L, N and Earth may have a different color, depending on your local legislation
and directives for medium voltage systems.
5.1
PC connection
You need to set your computer's IP address to a static ip address when connecting
your computer to the VPVision-M. The address should be within the same IP range as
the VPVision. See the configuration sheet which comes with your VPVision-M to find
the default configuration.
To connect your PC or Laptop, open the electrical
cabinet. You will see the VPVision-M unit. On the
VPVision-M you will find multiple Ethernet Ports.
By default, LAN 1 is used for configuration. The
other ports can be used to connect to the factory
network or to remote I/O modules.
Connect an Ethernet cable between laptop (PC)
and the VPVision-M LAN 1. The Laptop should
have a static IP address within the same range as
the VPVision-M. If you don't know how to set a
statis IP adress on your laptop, please contact
your IT department. Make sure the IP address is
not the same as the VPVision-M.
Open your webbrowser, type in the IP address of
the VPVision-M and you should see the startup
screen. Now you can configure the system (
).
Pinout COM port:
Brown: gnd
White: Modbus A
Green: Modbus B
5.2
RS485 connection
Installing a RS485 network require specific knowledge. Not following the specifications
strictly might result in in-correct communications and equipment damage. Please
leave installation up to professional contractors. Make sure that they read this chapter
carefully and follow up all RS485 guidelines.
