VPInstruments VPVision, User Manual

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3 Quick start in 9 steps
Step 1. Mount the VPVision cabinet
Unpack the box. Open the VPVision cabinet with the special key. Then remove all transport foam.
Read and understand the manual and configuration sheet which are included in the cabinet. Check if
all DIN Rail mounted equipment is still in place. If not, please fix the modules on the DIN Rail.
Installation by certified professionals only. Mount the VPVision cabinet on a wall and establish the
required Mains power connection. Read more about
hardware installation here .
Step 2. Configure your Modbus devices
Every Modbus device needs configuration. Depending on your type of device, different settings are
required. Assign a unique Modbus address to each individual sensor, so they can be found within the
Modbus network.
Step 3. Assign IP addresses to all networking equipment
First, create a list of required IP addresses. See also network Preparations . Document this list on
the configuration sheet. Get your laptop or PC, and connect it to the VPVision-M. Enter the
VPVision IP address to access the system. This IP address can be found on the configuration sheet
enclosed in the cabinet. Depending on your system configuration, you also have to change the IP
addresses of the Modbus converters and any remote IO converters you have.
Step 4. Install the sensors
Ask your certified (electrical) installation subcontractor to install the sensors, and connect it to the
Modbus network. Install analog sensors and make a list of analog input channels on your
configuration sheet. See also the
documentation example .
Step 5. Configure inputs
Configure the input channels in VPVision. You can add the sensors via the web interface . Use your
configuration sheet as a reference for the channel names, sensor locations, sensor ranges, diameter
settings, etc.
Step 6. Configure widgets
Once the channels are in place, you can start to configure the widgets . Several types are available to
visualize all the data.
Step 7. Configure pages
Once the channels and widgets are in place, you can start to configure the pages . Assign the
widgets to the pages, one page can hold multiple widgets.
Step 8. Create your reports
Create your reports using the reports module .
Step 9. Use VPVision and save!
Now it is time to lean back, relax and monitor your entire system. Let us know how much you did
save! We will reward every white paper or savings success story with a nice gift.