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Required equipment:

  • Computer

  • RS485 Converter

  • Screwdriver

  • Communication Cables

Instructions

  1. Open the Elara cover and make sure the SD Card is properly inserted.

    Each unit should be fitted with an SD Card, on which all the configuration files of the Elara and the

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  1. connected devices & sensor, will be on.

    Place the SD card inside its designated slot, as shown in the pictures:

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2. Make sure the SIM card s properly inserted.

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Each unit should be fitted with a Nano SIM card (12.3mm x 8.8mm) which will enable cellular data communication between the Elara and Galooli cloud servers.

Insert the SIM into the device until you hear a click:

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3. Connect the backup battery (if it is not coming from the factory connected). Close the Elara cover at the end of the process.

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4. Connect the Elara gateway to a power source and grounding

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5. Connect the GSM antenna to its dedicated socket.

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6. Connect the RS485 cables to the USB converter and then, connect the USB to the computer.

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7. Connect the RS485 to the relevant gateways/sensors.

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8. Connect the relevant analog/digital inputs and output to the Elara

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9. Make sure the Status LEDs are blinking as follows:

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  • Status 1 LED is blinking Green color, one short blink every ~1 second

  • Status 2 LED is blinking Green color, short blinks

  • COM (Modem) LED is blinking fast, short blinks

10. If all three conditions are met proceed to the next configuration step - How to configure APN & Cloud Server.

Simple Troubleshooting

  • If the Status 1 LED isn’t blinking at all, it means the Elara isn’t getting power - please make sure the green connectors are correctly connected.

  • If the Status 2 LED blinks fast red color, it means the SD card isn’t inserted - Please see how to solve it here - How to insert SD card?

  • If the Status 2 LED blinks slow red color, it means the configuration files on the SD card are missing/corrupted - Please see how to solve it here - How to import Elara files to the SD card?

  • If COM LED is blinking red color, it means there is no connection to the cloud server, please see how to solve it here - link