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jeff Added links to C252 and C1002 modules
hardware:wattmons:wattmonmega_intro [2021/09/13 05:57] (current)
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 ======WattmonMEGA Overview====== ======WattmonMEGA Overview======
  
-{{20170525_wattmonmega.png?100|WattmonMEGA}}This page provides an introduction to the features of the WattmonMEGA.+{{20170525_wattmonmega.png?150|WattmonMEGA}}This page provides an introduction to the features of the WattmonMEGA.
  
 =====Wiring and Connections Diagram===== =====Wiring and Connections Diagram=====
  
-{{20170525_wattmonmega_topview_diagram_20180902_edited_screenshot_from_datasheet_.jpg|Topview Connection Diagram (WattmonMEGA)}}+{{:hardware:wattmons:20170525_wattmonmega_topview_diagram_20180902_edited_screenshot_from_datasheet_.jpg?direct&800|Topview Connection Diagram (WattmonMEGA)}}
  
 =====Power Requirements===== =====Power Requirements=====
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 =====Connectivity===== =====Connectivity=====
  
-WattmonMEGA has two ways of connecting to the Internet. The built-in LAN can be connected directly to a laptop or router, and is used for setup and local monitoring (but can also be used for remote monitoring if the site has an Internet connection). The USB Host port works with a selected number of USB Cellular dongles (GPRS and 3G), allowing both outbound and inbound data via the Internet. Although we provide instructions on configuring your local dongle, not all of them work. Need a compatible USB dongle for remote monitoring? Use one of our Huawei dongles, the [[hardware:accessories:E3531]] or [[hardware:accessories:E3372]].+WattmonMEGA has two ways of connecting to the Internet. The built-in 100 Mbps LAN can be connected directly to a laptop or router, and is used for setup and local monitoring (but can also be used for remote monitoring if the site has an Internet connection). The USB Host port works with a selected number of USB Cellular dongles (GPRS3G and 4G LTE), allowing both outbound and inbound data via the Internet. Although we provide instructions on configuring your local dongle, not all of them work. Need a compatible USB dongle for remote monitoring? Use one of our Huawei dongles listed in [[hardware:Accessories]].
  
 =====Hardware Features===== =====Hardware Features=====
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 ====Serial (RS-232)==== ====Serial (RS-232)====
  
-An [[how_tos:serial_port_programming|RS-232 serial port]] allows you to interface with Inverters or other devices that can provide data. Drivers for Delta, Schneider, Studer and Victron inverters are now provided along with the Wattmon, making it simple to remotely monitor your PV panels and energy information from the inverter itself. +An [[how_tos:serial_port_programming|RS-232 serial port]] allows you to interface with Inverters or other devices that can provide data. Drivers for Delta, Schneider, Studer and Victron inverters are now provided along with the [[hardware:wattmons|Wattmon]], making it simple to remotely monitor your PV panels and energy information from the inverter itself. 
  
 +{{:hardware:wattmons:20190223_wattmonmega_serial.jpg?nolink&350|}}
 ====Modbus RTU (RS-485)==== ====Modbus RTU (RS-485)====
  
-An industry compliant RS-485 Modbus RTU interface is built in and the Wattmon acts as a Modbus master to collect data from various devices such as inverters, power meters, current sensors, etc. Up to 8 Modbus RTU-compliant slave devices and 10 Modbus TCP devices can be daisy-chained to the interface, and the Modbus can be configured for any baud rate up to 115200 with different parity settings as required.+An industry compliant RS-485 Modbus RTU interface is built in and the [[hardware:wattmons|Wattmon]] acts as a Modbus master to collect data from various devices such as inverters, power meters, current sensors, etc. Up to 8 Modbus RTU-compliant slave devices and 10 Modbus TCP devices can be daisy-chained to the interface, and the Modbus can be configured for any baud rate up to 115200 with different parity settings as required.
  
-If you are planning to monitor a battery bank with the Wattmon, you will require a current sensor device such as the [[hardware:modules:C252]] (25A) or [[hardware:modules:C1002]] (100A).+{{:hardware:wattmons:20190223_wattmonmega_modbus.jpg?nolink&350|}} 
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 +If you are planning to monitor a battery bank with the [[hardware:wattmons|Wattmon]], you will require a current sensor device such as the [[hardware:modules:C252h]] (25A) or [[hardware:modules:C1002s]] (100A).
  
 See [[hardware:Modules]] for a list of the Modbus devices we have developed for any application (voltage, current, frequency, <tooltip title="Pulse Width Modulation">PWM</tooltip>, relay outputs, etc.). See [[hardware:Modules]] for a list of the Modbus devices we have developed for any application (voltage, current, frequency, <tooltip title="Pulse Width Modulation">PWM</tooltip>, relay outputs, etc.).
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 The inputs and outputs and their various applications are described below. The inputs and outputs and their various applications are described below.
  
-===4 digital inputs===+===4 Digital Inputs===
  
 Pins 16-19 are digital inputs. They are opto-isolated and can handle anywhere between 4 and 24V DC between the input pin and the DIGND pin. Pins 16-18 (DI1-DI3) can also be configured as pulse/frequency counters for measuring data from flow meters/anemometers, etc. Pins 16-19 are digital inputs. They are opto-isolated and can handle anywhere between 4 and 24V DC between the input pin and the DIGND pin. Pins 16-18 (DI1-DI3) can also be configured as pulse/frequency counters for measuring data from flow meters/anemometers, etc.
  
-===4 digital outputs===+===4 Digital Outputs===
  
 These are open collector type (using a ULN2003 chip) and can be directly connected to 12V relays (with external power supply) to control high power loads - they can handle up to 500mA per pin. These are open collector type (using a ULN2003 chip) and can be directly connected to 12V relays (with external power supply) to control high power loads - they can handle up to 500mA per pin.
  
-===Onboard relay===+===Onboard Relay===
  
 An on-board latching relay can switch DC or AC loads of up to 5 A. If higher loads are required, this relay can be used to power a larger one. The latching relay takes very little power to switch state and no power once toggled, so there is no difference in power draw whether the relay is on or off. An on-board latching relay can switch DC or AC loads of up to 5 A. If higher loads are required, this relay can be used to power a larger one. The latching relay takes very little power to switch state and no power once toggled, so there is no difference in power draw whether the relay is on or off.
  
-===3 Analog inputs===+===3 Analog Inputs===
  
 WattmonMEGA has three analog input channels, each with a 12-bit <tooltip title="Analog to Digital Converter">ADC</tooltip> on board (4096 possible values for the full scale). WattmonMEGA has three analog input channels, each with a 12-bit <tooltip title="Analog to Digital Converter">ADC</tooltip> on board (4096 possible values for the full scale).
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 ===OneWire Bus=== ===OneWire Bus===
  
-WattmonMEGA has a Dallas OneWire bus that allows for DS18B20 temperature sensors to be connected. This can be used for ambient or battery temperature measurement. You can connect up to 8 sensors per device. See here for more informationhttp://wattmon.com/9-user-guide/113-onewire-temperature-sensor+WattmonMEGA has a Dallas OneWire bus that allows for DS18B20 temperature sensors to be connected. This can be used for ambient or battery temperature measurement. You can connect up to 8 sensors per device. 
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 +{{:hardware:wattmons:20190223_wattmonmega_1-Wire.jpg?nolink&350|}}
  
 ====Storage==== ====Storage====
  
-A removable/replaceable 8 or 16 GB MicroSD Card contains the OS, configuration and data log files (enough space for many years of logged values, every minute). The SD Card uses a standard format (FAT32) that is read/write compatible with Windows and other computers and devices. The data files are stored in CSV format.+A removable/replaceable 16 GB MicroSD Card contains the OS, configuration and data log files (enough space for many years of logged values, every minute). The SD Card uses a standard format (FAT32) that is read/write compatible with Windows and other computers and devices. The data files are stored in CSV format.
  
 WattmonMEGA has 512 KB RAM (enough space for about 200 KB of added user variables and scripts). WattmonMEGA has 512 KB RAM (enough space for about 200 KB of added user variables and scripts).
  
 There is also 8 KB of <tooltip title="Non-Volatile RAM">NVRAM</tooltip> for storing configuration and other data that needs to be available after a power loss or reboot. There is also 8 KB of <tooltip title="Non-Volatile RAM">NVRAM</tooltip> for storing configuration and other data that needs to be available after a power loss or reboot.
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-=====Standards Compliance===== 
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-WattmonPRO is classified as a device for Industrial use. The device complies with the following standards: 
-  * **CISPR 11 Class A** - Emission 
-  * **CISPR 22 Class A** - Emission 
-  * **IEC 61000-4-5** - Surge Withstand - 1kV 
-  * **IEC-61000-4-2** - Electrostatic Discharge, 8kV Air, 6kV Contact 
-  * **IEC-61000-4-4** - Fast Transient Immunity - 1kV 
  
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