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      Setting up an RS-485/ETHERNET converter

      For the following cases, it is necessary to use an RS-485/ETH converter:

      • All RS-485 interfaces of the Amperecloud Log are already occupied by other devices
      • The device is located further away from the Amperecloud Log and only one Ethernet cable is available

      Step 1: Navigate to “Digital twin”

      • Go to the digital twin of your facility.

        digital twin sidebar

      Step 2: Configure the affected Amperecloud logs

      • In the “Digital Twin” interface, search for the affected Amperecloud logs.
      • Click on the affected data logger.

      Step 3: Activating the “Port configuration”

      1. Navigate to “Port configuration”.
      2. Under “Port configuration”, activate “Advanced port configuration” and click “CONFIRM” in the dialog that appears.

      Step 4: Adding port extension

      • Click +ADD.
      • Enter the desired IP address and port.
        • The default port is 8234
      • Add further ports if required.

      Step 5: Accessing the RS-485/ETH converter via the web interface

      1. Open the IP address of the RS-485/ETH converter (default is 192.168.0.7) in a browser.
      2. Use the following access data:
        • User name: admin
        • Passwort: admin

      Step 6: Setting the parameters of the RS-485/ETH converter

      1. Navigate to the “Serial Port” page of the web interface.
      2. Check the “Baud Rate”, “Local Port Number” and “Work Mode”.
      3. Save the changed settings.
      4. Navigate to “Local IP Config” in the web interface.
      5. Check the “IP type” and “Gateway” and click on “Save”.
      6. Restart the device.
      7. Set the IP address from 192.168.0.XX to 192.168.1.XX.
      8. Disconnect the converter and reconnect it.
      9. Open 192.168.1.101 to verify the connection.

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      • Email: Reach out to our support team by emailing us at support@amperecloud.com. Provide as much detail as possible about the issue you're facing.
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