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  • Page 1 Acuvim-L Series Power Meter L-WEB User's Manual...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2019 V1.00 This manual may not be altered or reproduced in whole or in part by any means without the ex- pressed written consent of Accuenergy.
  • Page 3 The information contained in this document is believed to be accurate at the time of publica- tion, however, Accuenergy assumes no responsibility for any errors which may appear here and reserves the right to make changes without notice. Please ask the local representative for latest product specifications before ordering.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Acuvim-L Series : L-WEB User manual Table of Contents 1. Introduction to Ethernet ..................4 2. Functional Description of the Ethernet module ..........4 3. Appearance and Dimensions ................5 4. Installation Method .................... 6 5. Definition of RJ45 ....................7 6.
  • Page 5 Acuvim-L Series : L-WEB User manual 10.4 Status web page ..................37 Trend Log: ..........................37 Energy: ................................39 Data Preview: ..............................40 Data Log: ..........................41 Alarm Log:..........................42 SOE Log: ..........................42 PQ Event Log: ........................43 10.5 About ......................44 10.6 Settings web page ..................

  • Page 6: Introduction To Ethernet

    Acuvim-L Series : L-WEB User manual 1. Introduction to Ethernet Ethernet was originally developed by Xerox and then further developed by DEC and Intel. This networking technology uses Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CDSM/CD) protocol and provides transmission speeds up to 100Mbps.

  • Page 7: Appearance And Dimensions

    Chapter 3: Appearance and Dimensions 3. Appearance and Dimensions 22mm 22mm (Side View) 90mm (Side View) 90mm (Top View) (Top View) (Bottom View) (Bottom View) V: 1.0 Revised: Sept. 2019 www.accuenergy.com...

  • Page 8: Installation Method

    NOTE: If using extended I/O modules with L-WEB module, ensure that the L-WEB module is attached to the meter first followed by the I/O modules. If the L-WEB module is not con- nected first it will not be able to communicate with the Acuvim L meter. V: 1.0 Revised: Sept. 2019 www.accuenergy.com...

  • Page 9: Definition Of Rj45

    'off' LED represents a speed of 10Mbps. LED_R (Green): Displays the link and activity status. When the LED is 'on' it indicates the link status. When the LED is flashing it indicates that there is activity. V: 1.0 Revised: Sept. 2019 www.accuenergy.com...

  • Page 10: Initializing The Ethernet Module

    Acuvim-L Series : L-WEB User manual 6. Initializing the Ethernet module The default settings in the Acuvim L series meter are as followed: DHCP: Manual IP Address: 192.168.1.254 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.1.1 Primary DNS Server: 8.8.8.8 Secondary DNS Server: 8.8.4.4...
  • Page 11 Press 'V/A' button to confirm password and enter the parameter setting page. Press the 'P' or 'E' button to move the cursor to 'NET' and press the 'V/A' button to enter the Ethernet module settings. V: 1.0 Revised: Sept. 2019 www.accuenergy.com...
  • Page 12 Acuvim-L Series : L-WEB User manual • The first page of the NET Settings will be the 'N1' setting page. This is the meters DHCP setting screen, and by default this is configured as Manual. Setting this configuration to Auto will allow the router to assign the meter with an IP address, whiles Manual will allow the user to configure the IP address.
  • Page 13 • Press the 'H' button to scroll through the digits, press the 'P' or 'E' to change the value of the flashing cursor. • Once the IP is configured users can press 'V/A' to confirm. V: 1.0 Revised: Sept. 2019 www.accuenergy.com...
  • Page 14 Acuvim-L Series : L-WEB User manual • Press 'E' to get to 'N3' page, this is the meters Submask setting. • Press 'V/A' to enter edit mode and configure the sub mask address. The cursor of the first digit will begin to flash.
  • Page 15 • Press the 'H' button to scroll through the digits, and then press the 'P' or 'E' to change the value of the flashing cursor. • Once the gateway is configured press 'V/A' to confirm. V: 1.0 Revised: Sept. 2019 www.accuenergy.com...
  • Page 16 Acuvim-L Series : L-WEB User manual • Press 'E' to get to 'N5' page, this is the meters Primary DNS Server settings. • Press 'V/A' to enter edit mode and configure the DNS address, the cursor of the first digit will begin to flash.
  • Page 17 Press the 'H' button to scroll through the digits • Press the 'P' or 'E' to change the value of the flashing cursor. • Once the secondary dns server address is entered press 'V/A' to confirm. V: 1.0 Revised: Sept. 2019 www.accuenergy.com...
  • Page 18 Acuvim-L Series : L-WEB User manual • Press 'P' to get to 'N7', this is the Modbus Port setting. • Press 'V/A' to enter edit mode and configure the Modbus Port. The cursor of the first digit will begin to flash.

  • Page 19: Cable

    Chapter 7: Cable 7. Cable An RJ45 cable is needed to connect the meter to the network. A shielded twisted pair cable(standard 568A or standard 568B) is recommended as reference to the EIA/TIA standard. V: 1.0 Revised: Sept. 2019 www.accuenergy.com...

  • Page 20: Connection Method

    Acuvim-L Series : L-WEB User manual 8. Connection method 8.1 Direct Connect to a Computer The L-WEB can be connected to a computer using a crossover cable(standard 568A). The L-WEB module supports Modbus-TCP and HTTPS Functions for this method of connection.
  • Page 21 Chapter 8: Connection Method • Once there click on 'Change adapter options'. • Once there, right click on the Ethernet icon and select properties. V: 1.0 Revised: Sept. 2019 www.accuenergy.com...
  • Page 22 Acuvim-L Series : L-WEB User manual • Select the icon that says Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP/IP • The Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IP) Properties box will pop up. Click on “Use the following IP address” and enter in an IP number so that meter and computer are in the same local network range.

  • Page 23: Direct Connect To Router/Switch

    The DHCP can be configured to Auto to have the router assign the meter with an IP address or the DHCP can be configured to Manual to set an IP address using the information in Chapter 5. V: 1.0 Revised: Sept. 2019 www.accuenergy.com...

  • Page 24: Description Of Modbus-Tcp Protocol

    Acuvim-L Series : L-WEB User manual 9. Description of Modbus-TCP Protocol The Modbus-TCP protocol is used as one of the communication protocols in the L-WEB. The protocol establishes a master and slave connection in Ethernet. The master device (client) first sets up a TCP-IP link with slave device (server). The master device then sends a request to the slave device and the slave device in return sends a response to the master device.

  • Page 25: Function Field

    9.2 Format of communication 9.2.1 Explanation of frame Transaction Transaction Protocol Protocol Unit Length hi Length lo identifier hi identifier lo identifier hi identifier lo identifier V: 1.0 Revised: Sept. 2019 www.accuenergy.com...
  • Page 26 Acuvim-L Series : L-WEB User manual Data start reg hi Data start reg lo Data #of regs hi Data #of regs lo The meaning of each abbreviated field above is: Transaction identifier hi: High byte of transaction identifier Transaction identifier lo: Low byte of transaction identifier...
  • Page 27 DI1: bit0 DI2: bit1 DI3: bit2 DI4: bit3 Transaction Transaction Protocol Protocol Unit Length hi Length lo identifier hi identifier lo identifier hi identifier lo identifier Byte count Data The content of the data is, V: 1.0 Revised: Sept. 2019 www.accuenergy.com...
  • Page 28 Acuvim-L Series : L-WEB User manual Read Data (Function Code 03) Query This function allows the user to obtain the measurement results of the Acuvim L series meter. Below is an example to read 6 registers corresponding to the device clock of the meter, starting at 1040H.
  • Page 29 Transaction Transaction Protocol Protocol Unit Length hi Length lo identifier hi identifier lo identifier hi identifier lo identifier Data start reg hi Data start reg lo Value hi Value lo V: 1.0 Revised: Sept. 2019 www.accuenergy.com...

  • Page 30: Web Interface Readings And Parameter Settings

    Acuvim-L Series : L-WEB User manual 10. Web Interface Readings and Parameter Settings The L-WEB module supports the HTTPS protocol to allow users to access the meters web interface. The user will need to access the L-WEB web interface to configure the module and to further use its functions.

  • Page 31: Dashboard

    "Basic Metering", "Power & Energy", 'THD' and "Max Demand". Clicking on "Full report" under any one of these four metering parameter groups will take the user to the web page which contains all the parameters supported by that metering parameter group. V: 1.0 Revised: Sept. 2019 www.accuenergy.com...

  • Page 32: Metering Web Page

    Acuvim-L Series : L-WEB User manual The dashboard also displays how long the L-WEB module has been connected to the net- work since the last reboot of the module in the bottom let corner of the page. The parameters on this page are updated every 5 sec.

  • Page 33: Power & Energy

    This web page also shows the Demand parameters for the Active, Reactive and Apparent Power as well as the three phase Current demands. The parameters in this web page are updated every 5 seconds. V: 1.0 Revised: Sept. 2019 www.accuenergy.com...

  • Page 34: Min/Max

    Acuvim-L Series : L-WEB User manual Min/Max: The Min/Max page shows the maximum and minimum statistics that the meter has recorded since the lifetime of the meter or from the last time the min/max statistics were reset. This page also shows the timestamps they were recorded at.

  • Page 35: Harmonics

    Select between voltage and current to view their respective harmonics as well as between the 2nd-31st harmonics or 32nd-63rd from the drop down list. The parameters in this web page are updated every 15 seconds. V: 1.0 Revised: Sept. 2019 www.accuenergy.com...

  • Page 36: Phase Angles

    Acuvim-L Series : L-WEB User manual Phase Angles: The Phase Angles web page will show the phase angles of the voltage and current waveform being measured which can be used for remote troubleshooting. This page provide a visual dia- gram of the phase angles with respect to the voltage connected to the Phase A voltage input.

  • Page 37: Sequence

    Chapter 10: Web Interface Readings and Parameter Settings Sequence: The Sequence web page will show the positive, negative and zero components of the voltage and current waveform being measured. The parameters in this web page are updated every 15 seconds. V: 1.0 Revised: Sept. 2019 www.accuenergy.com...

  • Page 38: I/O

    Acuvim-L Series : L-WEB User manual I/O: TThe I/O web page will display the status of the I/O modules that are connected and their DI and DO values. The parameters in this web page are updated every 5 seconds. V: 1.0 Revised: Sept. 2019...

  • Page 39: Status Web Page

    The data of the trend log can be previewed and downloaded as a .csv file by clicking the 'Data Review' and 'Data' icons on the right top side of the diagram. The trend log diagram can also be saved as an image by clicking the 'Image' icon. V: 1.0 Revised: Sept. 2019 www.accuenergy.com...
  • Page 40 Acuvim-L Series : L-WEB User manual Realtime: The real time parameters can be trended at different time intervals depending on the Time Frame selected. Listed below are the time intervals for each possible time frame setting: Time Frame Time Intervals...

  • Page 41: Energy

    1 hour 1 day 1 hour Last 30 days 1 day 1 hour This Month 1 day 1 hour Last Month 1 day 1 day Last year 1 month Custom Range Dependent on range specified V: 1.0 Revised: Sept. 2019 www.accuenergy.com...

  • Page 42: Data Preview

    Acuvim-L Series : L-WEB User manual Data Preview: The data preview allows the user to view the graphical data in tabular form. User can also download this data into a csv file for further examination. V: 1.0 Revised: Sept. 2019...

  • Page 43: Data Log

    Once the Data log is selected, the log file for will show on the screen with the update time and file size. To download the file, click on the download icon to save the file in the computer. The data log will be saved as a compressed csv file. V: 1.0 Revised: Sept. 2019 www.accuenergy.com...

  • Page 44: Alarm Log

    Acuvim-L Series : L-WEB User manual Alarm Log: The Alarm Log web page provides the user with a summary of the alarm events that have occurred with the meter. It will show the status of up to 16 alarm events indicating the status, parameter, value and timestamp of the alarm event.

  • Page 45: Pq Event Log

    Note: Only Acuvim-DL meter and Acuvim-EL meter support PQ Event Logs. PQ event log will display the power quality issues detected by Acuvim L meter. The event log will include the timestamp and the reason of triggering the PQ Event log. V: 1.0 Revised: Sept. 2019 www.accuenergy.com...

  • Page 46: About

    Acuvim-L Series : L-WEB User manual 10.5 About The About tab located at the top right corner of the web interface allows users to view the Device Information page. This page provides users with information about the Acuvim L series meter and the L-WEB module. The Device Information contains the model of the Acuvim L meter, serial number, firmware version and the meter addresses.

  • Page 47: Settings Web Page

    NOTE: If the voltage input is connected directly to the meter and there are no PTs (Potential Transformers) stepping down the voltage to the meters voltage input then the PT1 and PT2 settings can be left as the default of 400. V: 1.0 Revised: Sept. 2019 www.accuenergy.com...
  • Page 48 Acuvim-L Series : L-WEB User manual CT1: Enter the rated input of the current transformer that is used with the meter. Possible rang- es for the CT1 are from 1 to 50000A. The default settings for CT1 are dependent on the current input type of the Acuvim II meter.
  • Page 49 The energy will be reset when user switch the mode of energy calculation (pri- mary energy or second energy). And accumulate the energy again. Reactive Energy Calculation Method: There are two ways to calculate reactive energy(pow- er):Mode 0: real reactive energy; Mode 1: general reactive energy V: 1.0 Revised: Sept. 2019 www.accuenergy.com...
  • Page 50 Acuvim-L Series : L-WEB User manual V: 1.0 Revised: Sept. 2019 www.accuenergy.com...

  • Page 51: Communication

    Allow HTTP: Enable this setting so that the L-WEB can be accessed through HTTP at port 80. HTTPS Port: Enter the HTTPS port number of the meter. By default, this setting is configured to 443. The range can be from 6000 to 9999. V: 1.0 Revised: Sept. 2019 www.accuenergy.com...
  • Page 52 Acuvim-L Series : L-WEB User manual NOTE: This setting should never be configured to 80. Modbus TCP Port: Enter the Modbus port number of the meter. By default, this setting is con- figured to 502. The range can be from 2000 to 5999.

  • Page 53: Email

    Start Time to Send Email: Select the date and time for when the emails should begin to send. Click on the icon to configure the time and date. Click on the icon in the bottom right to clear the time and date. V: 1.0 Revised: Sept. 2019 www.accuenergy.com...
  • Page 54 Acuvim-L Series : L-WEB User manual SMTP Server: Enter the URL of a valid SMTP server. I.E. mail.accuenergy.com or smtp.gmail. SMTP Port: Enter the port number associated with the SMTP server. SMTP From: Enter a name or phrase which will appear to let you know who the mail is from. I.E.
  • Page 55 For receiving emails on a event based select either Alarm Event, SOE Record or PQ Event Data under the Enable Real-time Email Reporting. The user will receive an email with csv file attachment corresponding to the triggered event selected. V: 1.0 Revised: Sept. 2019 www.accuenergy.com...

  • Page 56: Time/Date

    Acuvim-L Series : L-WEB User manual Click 'Save' after changing any settings. Users will be prompted to reboot the L-WEB immediately or later. If later is chosen the L-WEB must be rebooted from the 'Management' page in order for the configurations to take effect.
  • Page 57 Time Zone: Select the time zone the meter is in or the time zone in which you would like the meter's time to be synchronized to from the drop down list. Users can also select the timezone by clicking on the region in the map. V: 1.0 Revised: Sept. 2019 www.accuenergy.com...

  • Page 58: Data Log

    Acuvim-L Series : L-WEB User manual Click 'Save' after configuring the time settings. Users will be prompted to reboot the L-WEB immediately or later. If later is chosen the L-WEB must be rebooted from the 'Management' page in order for the settings to take effect.
  • Page 59 Log File Length: Select the length of the local log file as from 1 minute to 1 month of data from the drop down list. Backup File Length: Select the length of the backup log file as 1 day, 7 days or 1 month of data from the drop down list. V: 1.0 Revised: Sept. 2019 www.accuenergy.com...

  • Page 60: Post Channel

    Port: 22 By default the password for retrieving the backup log files is accuenergy. The user can configure any password or can reset to the default of accuenergy by clicking on the "Reset SFTP Password". NOTE: After enabling the SFTP function the user must reboot the communication module in order to access the data logs with the default password of 'accuenergy'.
  • Page 61 NOTE: The 'TEST Post Channel' button should only be utilized after clicking the 'Save' button otherwise a fail response will be observed. If a fail response occurs after clicking 'Save' confirm the network settings or credentials for the server. V: 1.0 Revised: Sept. 2019 www.accuenergy.com...
  • Page 62 Acuvim-L Series : L-WEB User manual Click 'Save' after changing any settings. Users will be prompted to reboot the L-WEB immedi- ately or later. If later is chosen the L-WEB must be rebooted from the 'Management' page in order for the settings to take effect.
  • Page 63 Click 'Save' after changing any settings. Users will be prompted to reboot the L-WEB immedi- ately or later. If later is chosen the L-WEB must be rebooted from the 'Management' page in order for the settings to take effect. V: 1.0 Revised: Sept. 2019 www.accuenergy.com...
  • Page 64 Acuvim-L Series : L-WEB User manual Select the Post Channel 3 tab to configure the settings for post to a second server. Post Channel 3 Enable: Enable the Post Channel 3 in order to configure the settings needed to post data via the HTTP(S)/FTP post functions...

  • Page 65: Acucloud

    Chapter 10: Web Interface Readings and Parameter Settings AcuCloud The L-WEB module can directly interface with the Accuenergy Cloud software AcuCloud. The L-WEB will post data to the cloud software every five minutes. AcuCloud will require the serial number of the L-WEB module which will then provide a token that will be used to configure the L-WEB so it can send its data to AcuCloud.
  • Page 66 Acuvim-L Series : L-WEB User manual double check the serial number entered in AcuCloud, the token pasted in the web page as well as the time and network settings of the meter. Users can use the 'Link to AcuCloud' to access the cloud software and configure the required settings on that platform.

  • Page 67: Bacnet/Ip

    • Enter the IP of the BACnet Broadcast Management Device(BBMD) under the 'BBMD IP' field for the device which will receive broadcast messages on one subnet and forward them to another subnet. V: 1.0 Revised: Sept. 2019 www.accuenergy.com...

  • Page 68: Snmp

    Acuvim-L Series : L-WEB User manual • Enter BACnet Port of the BBMD in "BBMD Port" • Enter a value between 5-1440 min in the "Time To Live" for how often the foreign device will register in the BBMD's foreign device table.
  • Page 69 Click 'Save' after changing any settings. Users will be prompted to reboot the L-WEB immedi- ately or later. If later is chosen the L-WEB must be rebooted from the 'Management' page in order for the settings to take effect. V: 1.0 Revised: Sept. 2019 www.accuenergy.com...

  • Page 70: Dnp

    Acuvim-L Series : L-WEB User manual The L-WEB supports the DNP communications protocol. The Distributed Network Protocol (DNP) is an open protocol used in the electric utility industry for communication and interop- erability among substation computers, Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), Intelligent Electronic Devices (e.g.
  • Page 71 Support for broadcast functionality: In DNP there three broadcasting addresses that are sup- ported. Enabling this setting would allow the module to respond to requests (from the client) sending them to the broadcasting addresses. V: 1.0 Revised: Sept. 2019 www.accuenergy.com...
  • Page 72 Acuvim-L Series : L-WEB User manual DNP3 Point Configuration Users can assign certain parameters to either class 1, class 2 or class 3. The scale factor is a multiplier that can be applied to a certain parameter when viewing the readings.
  • Page 73 After all DNP settings are complete, click on 'Save'. Users will be prompted to reboot the L-WEB immediately or later. If later is chosen the L-WEB must be rebooted from the 'Management' page in order for the settings to take effect. V: 1.0 Revised: Sept. 2019 www.accuenergy.com...

  • Page 74: Management

    Acuvim-L Series : L-WEB User manual Management Parameter Reset The Management web page allows the user to clear and reset certain parameters in the meter. The following parameters can be reset from the Management page: • Demand • Energy •...

  • Page 75: Change Password

    SSH protocol. When enabled the status will show 'On', when disabled the status will show 'Off'. Debug Diagnostic The debug diagnostic allows the user to enable or disable the debug logs. The current status will say 'All off' if disabled, 'All On' if enabled.. V: 1.0 Revised: Sept. 2019 www.accuenergy.com...

  • Page 76: Diagnostic File

    The is a diagnostic file on the L-WEB module that users can download which can be used to analyze the modules diagnostics. NOTE: Please send the diagnostic file to Accuenergy Technical Support (support@accuenergy. com) for analysis. V: 1.0 Revised: Sept. 2019...

  • Page 77: Network Diagnostic

    Chapter 10: Web Interface Readings and Parameter Settings Network Diagnostic The Network Diagnostic page can be used to monitor the network status of the module. V: 1.0 Revised: Sept. 2019 www.accuenergy.com...
  • Page 78 Acuvim-L Series : L-WEB User manual In the 'Host Lookup' tab users can utilize the 'ping' function to test the reach-ability to other networks. User can also use the 'Connection Test' function to test the local network that the module connected to.

  • Page 79: Module Firmware Update

    Module firmware update page and can also be viewed on the 'Device Information' page of the web interface. NOTE: Users can also contact Accuenergy Technical Support for latest firmware. Manual Update Select and upload the L-WEB firmware file, it is a .aup file extension.

  • Page 80: Remote Update

    Acuvim-L Series : L-WEB User manual Click 'Process' to begin the update. L-WEB will start to reboot when the firmware update is complete. Wait for 1-2 minutes to com- plete the reboot. Remote Update Users can also use the remote firmware server to update the module firmware. Click on 'Check' to verify if there is a firmware update available.
  • Page 81 Chapter 10: Web Interface Readings and Parameter Settings If there is a update available users can proceed to download the firmware. Once the download is complete the updating process will begin. V: 1.0 Revised: Sept. 2019 www.accuenergy.com...
  • Page 82 Acuvim-L Series : L-WEB User manual When the firmware update is complete, the module will reboot. The rebooting process will take 1-2 minutes to complete. After the module reboots, users will be able to log back into the web interface. When logged in click on the 'About' tab located on the top right corner of the web page to view the 'Device Information' page.
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