Eastron SDM630 AC Meter Installation and Configuration

Installation Preparation

Before you get started make sure you have the following:

  • Eastron SDM630 AC Meter

  • The power source of +12V DC to power the Galooli RTU

  • Power cables for the Galooli 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 Galooli gateway

  • 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

  • Communication cables for the Eastron SDM630 AC Meter inputs and outputs. Cables with a thickness of 0.5mm. The length of the cables is determined by the distance between the sensors and the surrounding environment

  • Electronic tools – screwdriver, multimeter, & f-crimp tool

 Additional information:

  • The device is designed to be installed on a din rail

  • Make sure that you have sufficient space for its mounting

  • We recommend mounting the AC meter next to phase breakers - this act can simplify the process of disconnecting the cables from the breakers, passing the load cables through the meter, and then connecting them back to the breakers

Configuration Preparation

  • PC or laptop computer

  • Galooli Software Solution link

  • Power Center installed - Click here to download.

  • RS485 to USB converter - Refer here for driver installation instructions.

  • Technical Booklet - Provided by Galooli Support team.

Note! Make sure your computer recognizes the COM port at the “Device Manager”. Otherwise, install the proper driver.

Power Connection

  1. Connect the various phases according to the number of phases and the neutral to enable the measurement of AC voltage.

  2. Connect the various phases according to the number of phases and the neutral to enable the measurement of AC current.

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RS485 Connection To The Gateway (Tray)

Connect the RS-485 cables from the AC meter to the Terminal Blocks of the Galooli Gateway Tray.

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AC Meter Configuration

The AC Meter configuration is performed through the AC Meter panel.

  • Set Up

  • Menu Option Selection

  • Baud Rate

  • RS485 Address

Gateway Configuration

  1. Open the Power Center (if the power center was already open, close, and re-open it).

  2. Open the “Active Device” drop-down menu and select “Elara”.

  3. Open the “Connect Via” drop-down menu and select the relevant Serial COM port.

  1. Navigate to the “Elara” tab.

  1. Navigate to the “Configuration” tab 

  2. Click the “Read Configuration” button.

  1. In the Configure tab click the “Add Port 1 Device”.

  1. The “Elara – Modbus Device Configuration” window will pop up:

a. Open the “Devices” first drop-down menu and select “AC_ Meter”.

b. Open the “Devices” second drop-down menu and select “EASTRON_SDM630.”

d. Enter the ID of the sensor in the “Physical Device ID” & “Virtual Device ID” (according to the booklet).

e. Make sure the “Device Baudrate” is 9600, as you set it earlier.

f. Click “Apply”.

  1. Click the “Write Configuration” button to save the changes. 

10. Click the “Reset” button.

11. Navigate to the “Status” tab to view the status of the AC Meter.

Galooli Solution Configuration

Galooli Solution Device Configuration

After you finished the installation and Power Center configuration of the device, we can move on to the device’s configuration on the Galooli solution platform.

  1. Open the Galooli solution and login using your credentials.

  2. Open the Manager application >> My units >> Select the relevant unit you wish to configure.

  3. If a relay is connected to the generator then go to the “Configuration” tab >> “Device Configuration” >> “Section: Generators” >> check “Generator X running“.

  4. Go to the “Configuration” tab >> “Device Configuration” >> “Section: Grid” >> check “Grid voltage phases 1, 2, and 3”.

  5. Click “Save”.

Galooli Solution IO Configuration

  1. Open the Manager application >> My units >> Select the relevant unit you wish to configure.

  2. Click on “IO’s” >> Click to “Add” for whichever type of input you want to add.

  3. Click “Save” in the end of the process.

Please note! The AC meter can be installed in various locations according to the wiring diagram, we will provide configuration information as a function of the Meter’s location:

Input Name

Input Type

Description

AC_Meter_Grid_Total_KWH

Analog

Power coming from X phase

AC_Meter_Grid.V.L[X]

Analog

Voltage value for phase - X

AC_Meter_Grid.I. L[X]

Analog

Current for phase X

AC_Meter_Grid. Disconnected

Digital

If communications exists or not

Input Name

Input Type

Description

AC_Meter_Generator_[X]_Total_KWH

Analog

Power coming from X phases

AC_Meter_Generator.V.L[X]

Analog

Voltage value for phase - X

AC_Meter_Generator.I. L[X]

Analog

Current for phase X

AC_Meter_Generator. Disconnected

Digital

If communications exists or not

Input Name

Input Type

Description

Colo_Meter[X].Total_KWH

Analog

Power coming from X phases

Colo_Meter[X]. V.L[Y]

Analog

Voltage value for phase - X

Colo_Meter[X].I. L[Y]

Analog

Current for phase X

Colo_Meter[X]. Disconnected

Digital

If communications exists or not