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Before you get started make sure you have the following:
Battery Cell Monitoring kitKit:-
Battery Cell Monitoring HUB
Battery Cell Monitoring Sensor (2/12 V)
Battery Cell Monitoring Hall Sensor
There are different adapters and cables included in the Battery Cell Monitoring Kit
Elara gateway
Power source to the Elara gateway of 12VElara unit
Power cables for the Elara gateway - two cables with a thickness of 0.5mm. The length of the cables is determined by the distance between the power source and the Elara gateway
Lead acid batteries
The power source of +12V DC to power the Galooli RTU (Elara)Electrical wires24VDC or 48VDC to power the Battery Cell Monitoring HUB
Communication cables. Cables with a thickness of 0.5mm. The length of the cables is determined by the distance between the sensors and the surrounding environment
Ethernet wire
Electronic tools – screwdriver, Multimetermultimeter, & f-crimp tool
RS485 To USB Converter & two 0.5mm thick communication cables. The length of the cables is determined by the distance between the RS485 to the USB converter and the computer
Additional information:
The device is Battery Cell Monitoring HUB and the Elara are designed to be installed on a din rail
Configuration Preparation
PC or laptop computerCompute with an internet connection.
Power Center installed - Click here to download. Credential info can be received from your Account Manager or Galooli supportZonMax installed - Click here to download. Credential info can be received from your Account Manager or Galooli support
Login credentials for Galooli Solution
RS485 to USB converter - Refer here for driver installation instructions
Project’s Wiring diagram - Provided by Galooli
Download the Battery Cell Monitoring Internal Software (PBMS2000 Monitoring Software)
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RS485 to USB converter - Refer here for driver installation instructions.
The Elara should be connected and configured to the rectifier before the battery cell monitoring unit is installed and configured
Note! Make sure your computer recognizes the COM port at the “Device manager”Manager”. Otherwise, install the proper driver.
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