AllSolus LiveBase™ Quick Installation Guide
SAFETY WARNING:
AllSolus products should be installed by a qualified electrician.
AllSolus LiveBase is a data-logging, monitoring and net-
working device for energy management applications.
Check you have each AllSolus LiveBase component prior
to installation:
♦
1 x LiveBase unit plus whip antenna
♦
1 x 12v Power Supply (AC power point required)
♦
1 x Ethernet Cable for LAN or wireless modem connection
♦
1 x USB Cable for PC Configuration
♦
1 x SD card for long-term data storage
♦
8 x 2 pin connectors for pulse and analog signal inputs
♦
2 x 4 pin connectors for RS485 data inputs
♦
1 x CD ROM with user manuals, USB drivers and configura-
tion software
Use the marking template at the bottom of this
page to mark drill holes for mounting the Live-
Base unit using the keyholes on the underside of
the device.
AllSolus recommends using pan-head screws
with a thread no wider than 4mm (0.157”) and a
head no wider than 3mm (0.118”).
IMPORTANT:
Always mount LiveBase at least 1
metre (3.3 feet) from an Inverter to avoid electri-
cal interference.
Carefully screw the whip antenna onto the
unit. Ensure the antenna is positioned verti-
cally to maximize RF reception.
IMPORTANT:
If the LiveBase unit is sur-
rounded by metal obstacles like metal cubi-
cles, an external antenna will be required to
replace the whip antenna.
Connect devices to the LiveBase inputs using the connectors supplied. Connect an Ethernet cable to LiveBase
from either a LAN or Sierra Wireless Airlink Raven XE modem. Check LiveBase LEDs to confirm Ethernet and
input connections. Note: Contact your electricity provider to obtain a power meter pulse signal output.
LiveBase
SMA
Aurora
Carlo
Gavazzi
Signal
+
B
2
+T/R
15
Signal
‐
A
7
‐
T/R
14
Ground
O
5
RTN
13
LiveBase Drill Template
Drill Here
Drill Here
Insert the SD card into the
SD Card
slot and en-
sure it clicks into place. Next, attach the 12v power
supply to the unit using the input labeled
When power is first attached the
Power
LED flash-
es and the other LEDs illuminate solid green while
the device initializes and performs a self test. After
approximately 30 seconds only the
Power
LED
flashes until other inputs are detected.
Successful operation can be confirmed using the Config Software Utility (see over),
or check the green LED status indicators on the unit.
Note:
Connect one input
only, then replace with
each single input in turn to
detect a data problem for
LEDs using multiple inputs
LiveBase Status Indications
