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Scope of delivery
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RiCo Ethernet Converter
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Power supply unit (7.5 VDC / 600 mA)
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RJ45 Patch cable (2 m)
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Crossover adapter
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Manual
Function
The Ethernet Converter establishes a connection between a Solar-Log data logger and
a RiCo large display. The Ethernet Converter communicates with the Solar-Log via the
network interface (10/100 Mbit), using TCP. The Ethernet Converter and the Solar-Log
must be in the same local area network and the same subnet. The Ethernet Converter
receives the actual data from the Solar-Log (actual power, daily energy, total energy).
Instead of using a local area network both devices can be connected together directly
via a crossover link.
The data is transmitted to the large display via the RS-485 interface. This allows a
cabling length up to 1000 meters between the Ethernet Converter and the display. A
shielded data cable is used for the connection, for example JY-ST-Y, CAT5. A twisted
wire pair must be used for data connection.
Important hints
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The Solar-Log must have firmware version 3.1.3 or above
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The installation of the plant and all connected devices must be finished
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The IP address of the Solar-Log and the Ethernet Converter are static and both
must be unique in the local area network
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The RiCo large display must be configured to data source number ’7’
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The Ethernet Converter is supplied with the delivered power supply (7.5 VDC)
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The Ethernet Converter and the power supply unit are for indoor use only
