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General information

This "Quick guide" does not replace the

operation manual. Please read and understand

the operation manual enclosed with the

product ﬁ rst.

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operation and in order to obtain the speciﬁ ed

performance and product features. Weidmüller

Interface GmbH & Co. KG will not be held

liable for personal injury, damage to property

or ﬁ nancial losses due to not observing

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even in part, is prohibited.

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Safety

Computer settings

Ensure that

• the subnet mask on your PC matches that

on your device.

• the ﬁ rst three characters of the PC IP address

match those of the device IP address.

• the last three digits (xxx) of the PC IP

address differ from the last three digits of the

device IP address.

Example: IP address: 192.168.1.xxx

Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

When operating the device in

• "DHCP client" mode, the device

IP addresses are assigned automatically

(see step 18).

• "Static IP address" mode, ﬁ rst set the

device's address using the relevant

parameters (see step 18 - 19).

Check the connection to the PC -

Read the IP address from the device:

1. Switch the device to

programming mode (see step 12).

2. Use buttons 1 and 2 to set

address 300 and note the ﬁ rst

three characters in the content area.

3. Proceed in the same way for addresses

301 to 303 (see the table in step 17).

Check the device connection to the PC:

1. Press the Windows button.

2. The Start menu with a search window is

displayed.

3. Enter the command "cmd" in the search

window and press the "Return button" to

conﬁ rm.

4. The DOS window is displayed.

5. Enter the command "ping" (space)

with the device IP address (e.g. "ping

192.168.1.116") and press the "Return

button" to conﬁ rm.

Note the following: Omit the zeros at the

start of a block of 3!

6. If the command reaches the device,

a positive response is received.

Entering the IP address in a web browser (e.g.

"http://192.168.1.116") takes you to the device

homepage and therefore checks the connection.

Energy Analyser D550

Energy Analyser D550-24

Quick Guide

Supplement to operation manual

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Installation

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Communication settings via Ethernet

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"ecoExplorer go" software settings (see link and QR code)

Deutsche Version:

siehe Vorderseite

Safety information

The "Quick guide" is not a complete directory

of all safety measured required to operate the

device.

Special operating conditions may require

further measures. The "Quick guide" contains

instructions that must be observed to ensure

your personal safety and to prevent damage to

property.

Symbols used:

This symbol is an addition to the

safety instructions and indicates

an electrical hazard.

This symbol is an addition to the

safety instructions and indicates

a potential hazard.



This symbol with the word NOTE!

describes:

• Procedures that do not pose

any risks of injures.

• Important information,

procedures or handling steps.

Safety information is highlighted by a warning

triangle and are indicated as follows depending

on the degree of danger:

DANGER!

Indicates an imminent danger that

causes severe or fatal injuries.

WARNING!

Indicates a potentially hazardous

situation that can cause severe

injuries or death.

CAUTION!

Indicates a potentially hazardous

situation that can cause minor

injuries or damage to property.

Safety measures

When operating electrical devices, certain parts

of these devices are invariably subjected to

hazardous voltage. Therefore, severe bodily

injuries or damage to property can occur if they

are not handled properly:

• Before connecting connections, earth the

device at the ground wire connection if present.

• Hazardous voltages may be present in all

switching parts that are connected to the

power supply.

• Hazardous voltages may also be present

in the device even after disconnecting the

supply voltage (capacitor storage).

Operation and button functions

"ecoExplorer go" software device conﬁ guration

Basic settings

1. Right-click to open the context menu for

your device:

• In the "Projects" > "Your project“ >

"Devices" > "By device type" >

"Energy Analyser D550" > "Device x" window.

Checking the IP address of your PC

There are 2 ways of checking your PC's IP

address:

1. Via the "DOS window".

2. Via the "Control panel".

Checking the IP address via the "DOS window":

1. Press the Windows button.

2. The "Start menu" with a search window is

displayed.

3. Enter the command "cmd" in the search window

and press the "Return button" to conﬁ rm.

4. The DOS window is displayed.

5. Enter the command "Ipconﬁ g" and press

the "Return button" to conﬁ rm.

6. The "DOS window" displays the IP address,

subnet mask and the default gateway for

your PC.

Set the static IP address for the PC

The DHCP communication protocol is standard

for PCs in a company network.

In the next steps, note that you require

administrator rights to set a ﬁ xed IP address for

your PC in a company network.

In order to assign a static IP address for the PC

(e.g. for a direct connection between PC and

device), proceed up to and including point 8 as

described in step 21, "Checking the IP address

via the Control Panel".

9. Click "Details".

10. The "Network Connection Details"

window is displayed and shows your PC's

IP address and subnet mask.

Then proceed as follows:

1. In the "LAN-Connection status" window,

click the "Properties" button.

2. The "LAN-Connection Properties" window is

displayed.

3. In the "LAN-Connection Properties"

window, click the "Internet Protocol Version

4 (TCP/IPv4)" option to activate it and then

click the "Properties" button.

4. The "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)

Properties" window is displayed.

5. Select the "Use the following IP address"

option and enter your PC's "Static IP

address" (and "Subnet mask" if necessary).

6. Click "OK".

Static IP address (Addr. 205, content = 0)

In networks without a DHCP server, select the

network address (see table) on the device.

BootP (Addr. 205, content = 1)

BootP enables a device to be integrated into

an existing network fully automatically. However,

BootP is an older protocol and does not provide

the scope of functions provided by DHCP.

DHCP client (Addr. 205, content = 2)

DHCP makes it possible integrate a device into

an existing network automatically without the

need for any additional conﬁ guration.

When started, the device automatically obtains

the IP address, the subnet mask and the

gateway from the DHCP server. The device's

default setting is "DHCP client".

Conﬁ gure the Ethernet connection

Addr. Designation

204

RS232, mode

0 = Modbus RTU/slave

(default setting)

3 = Debug 6 = SLIP

205

DHCP mode

0 = static IP address 1 = BootP

2 = DHCP client

300 IP address, xxx --- --- ---

301 IP address, --- xxx --- ---

302 IP address, --- --- xxx ---

303 IP address, --- --- --- xxx

304 IP mask, xxx --- --- ---

305 IP mask, --- xxx --- ---

306 IP mask, --- --- xxx ---

307 IP mask, --- --- --- xxx

310 IP gateway, xxx --- --- ---

311 IP gateway, --- xxx --- ---

312 IP gateway, --- --- xxx ---

313 IP gateway, --- --- --- xxx

If the device is accessed via a "Static IP address",

the device requires settings for the:

1. Device IP address.

2. Subnet mask.

3. Gateway address (not required for

conﬁ guration).

(see the table in step 17)

1. Setting the device IP address

• Switch to programming mode

(see step 12).

• Select address 300 and enter the ﬁ rst

3 characters of the device

IP address (see the table in step 17).

• Select address 301 and enter the second

3 characters of the device

IP address.

• Complete the entries for addresses 302

and 303.

Conﬁ guring the "Static IP address"

2. Set the subnet mask

• Select the subnet mask via addresses

304 - 307 in the same way as the

settings for the device IP address (see

the table in step 17).

3. Set the standard gateway

• Select the standard gateway (if present) via

addresses 310 - 313 in the same way as

the IP address (see the table in step 17).

Example:

Device IP address: 192.168.1.116

Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

In this case, set the computer as follows:

IP address: 192.168.1.117

Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

See steps 20 - 22!

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To conﬁ gure the device as a "DHCP client" or

with a "Static IP address", ﬁ rst set address 205

(DHCP mode):

1. Switch to programming mode as described

(the ﬁ rst digit ﬂ ashes).

2. Use button 2 to select the value 2.

3. Use button 1 to move to the second digit.

4. Use button 2 to select the value 0.

5. Use button 1 to move to the third digit.

6. Use button 2 to select the value 5.

7. Address 205 is shown on the display.

8. Use button 1 to move to the settings for

the DHCP mode content.

Then select the "DHCP client" or the "Static IP

address" in DHCP mode as follows:

Conﬁ guring the device as a "DHCP client" or with a "Static IP address"

• Set "DHCP client"

(default setting)

1. Use button 2 to select value 2, "DHCP

client" (see table in step 17).

2. Press button 1 to conﬁ rm your entry.

3. The address display ﬂ ashes.

You can continue to conﬁ gure the addresses.

• Setting the "Static IP address"

1. Use button 2 to select value 0,

"Static IP" (see table in step 17).

2. Press button 1 to conﬁ rm your entry.

3. The address display ﬂ ashes.

You can continue to conﬁ gure the addresses.

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Current measurement

Establish an Ethernet connection

The Ethernet connection between the PC and

the device works in 3 ways:

Ethernet connection

Recommendation:

Use at least CAT5 cables!

Ethernet

(cross patch cable)

The PC and the Energy Analyser D550 require a static IP address.

Switch/

router

Patch cable

Patch cable Patch cable

DHCP

server

Energy Analyser

D550

Switch/

router

The DHCP server assigns IP addresses to the

Energy Analyser D550

and the PC automatically.

Software settings

Install the "ecoExplorer go" software on your

computer and proceed as follows:

Create new project:

1. In the menu bar, select "File" >

"New project". If the project already exists,

open it by selecting "File" >

"Open project“.

2. The "New project" window is displayed.

3. In step 1, "Select project", click "Continue".

4. In step 2, "Project path", select the:

• "Project name".

• "Project path".

5. Click "Finish".

6. Your project is displayed on the left in the

"Projects" window in the work area.

Insert a new device into the project:

1. In the menu bar, select "File" >

"New ﬁ le".

2. The "New ﬁ le" window is displayed.

3. In step 1, "Select ﬁ le type", select the "File

type" for your device in the "Measurement

devices" category.

4. Click "Next".

5. The "Conﬁ gure connection"

step is displayed in the window.

6. In the "Connection type" selection list,

select "TCP/IP" and enter the IP address

for your device in the "Host" ﬁ eld

(see step 20 "Check the connection to the

PC -Read the IP address from the device“).

7. Click "Connection test".

8. If the connection test is positive, the

"Display device information"

window with the serial number, hardware

revision and ﬁ rmware version is displayed.

9. Click "OK".

10. Complete the "Insert new device into the

project" step by clicking "Finish"

11. Conﬁ gure your device (see the following

steps).

2. Click the "Conﬁ guration" menu item in the

context menu.

3. The "Conﬁ guration [Device x]" window is

displayed in the right half of the work area.

4. Enter your individual device name in the

„Name“ input ﬁ eld in the "Identity" in the

"Conﬁ guration" window.

5. Enter the voltage and current ratios in the

input ﬁ elds in the "Transformer" menu in

the "Conﬁ guration" window.

6. In the selection lists in the "Connection

variants" menu in the "Conﬁ guration"

window, select the connection variants for

voltage and current measurement on your

device (see the operation manual).

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NOTE!

Ensure that address 204 (RS232 mode) has the value 0 (default setting) to operate the device in

DHCP client mode!

Subject to technical changes

Please note that this document is not always

updated at the same time as further technical

developments are made to our devices.

Information and speciﬁ cations may change.

Please obtain information on the current

version from www.weidmueller.de.

Disposal

Observe the national regulations! If necessary,

dispose of individual

parts according to their properties

and existing country-speciﬁ c regulations, e.g.

as:

• Electronic waste

• Plastics

• Metals

or commission a certiﬁ ed

disposal company with scrapping.

Relevant laws,

applied standards and directives

For information on the laws, standards and

directives that Weidmüller Interface GmbH

& Co. KG applied ﬁ r the device, see the

declaration of conformity.

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NOTE!

To avoid data loss, save your changes

to the device conﬁ guration by pressing

"Transfer" or "Transfer to"!

7. In the "Nominal values" menu in the

"Conﬁ guration" window, select the

nominal frequency in accordance with

the network ratios that are present. Enter

the nominal values for the phases as

a reference, in order to detect events

(overvoltage/undervoltage and over-

current).

CAUTION!

Damage to property due to

incorrect network settings

Incorrect network settings can

cause faults in the IT network!

Obtain information from your network

administrator about the correct Ethernet

network settings for your device.

Fig. MS Windows 7 - "DOS" window

Checking the IP address via the "Control

Panel":

1. Press the Windows button.

2. The "Start menu" is displayed.

3. Click "Control Panel" in

the right menu area.

4. The "Adjust Computer Settings" window is

displayed.

5. Click "Network and Sharing Center".

6. The "Network and Sharing Center" window

is displayed.

7. Click "LAN Connection" in the Internet

area.

8. The "LAN-Connection status" window is

displayed.

Fig. MS Windows 7 -

"LAN-Connection

status" window

Fig. MS Windows 7 -

"Network Connection

Details" window

Fig.

MS Windows 7 -

"LAN-Connection

status" window

Fig.

MS Windows 7 -

"LAN-Connection

Properties"

window

Fig.

MS Windows 7 -

"Internet Protocol

Version 4

(TCP/IPv4)

Properties"

window

• Do not operate equipment with current

transformer circuits while open.

• Do not exceed the threshold values speciﬁ ed

in the operation manual; also adhere to this

when inspecting and commissioning.

• Observe the safety and warning instructions

in the documents that belong to the device!

Qualiﬁ ed staff

In order to prevent personal injuries and

damage to property, only qualiﬁ ed staff with

electrical training may work on the device, with

knowledge of

• the national accident prevention regulations

• the safety engineering standards

• installing, commissioning and operating the

device.

Proper use

The device is

• intended to be installed in switching cabinets

and small installation distributors.

(See step 3, "Assembly").

• not intended to be installed in vehicles! Using

the device in non-stationary equipment is

considered an extraordinary environmental

condition and is only permitted with a special

agreement.

• not intended to be installed in environments

with harmful oils, acids, gases, vapours,

dusts, radiation, etc.

The prerequisites for faultless, safe operation

of the device are proper transport and proper

storage, set-up and installation, as well as

operation and maintenance.

The device is a multifunctional network

analyser that measures and calculates electrical

variables such as voltage, current, power,

energy, harmonics, etc. in building installations,

on distribution units, circuit breakers and busbar

trunking systems.

Prerequisite:

Measured voltages and measured currents

come from the same network.

The devices supply measurement results that

can be displayed, saved and transmitted via

interfaces.

Energy Analyser D550 and Energy Analyser

D550-24 have different auxiliary voltages.

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NOTE!

Detailed information on the device and

its functions is provided

in the operation manual.

Device short description

The device is installed in switching cabinets or

in small installation distributors in accordance

with DIN 43880 on a 35 mm mounting rail

(DIN EN 60715). It can be mounted in any position.

Fig. Device on mounting rail in

accordance with DIN EN 60715.

Assembly

Connecting the supply voltage

Circuit breaker

Fig. Connecting Uh supply voltage.

Network systems

Suitable network systems and maximum rated voltages (DIN EN 61010-1/A1):

Three-phase four-conductor systems

with earthed neutral conductor

Three-phase four-conductor systems

with non-earthed neutral conductor

(IT networks)

Three-phase three-conductor systems

not earthed

Three-phase three-conductor systems

with earthed phase

L-N

/ U

L-L

277 VLN / 480 VLL

L-N

/ U

L-L

277 VLN / 480 VLL

L-L

480 VLL

L-L

480 VLL

Dual-phase

two-conductor systems

not earthed

Single-phase

two-conductor systems

with earthed neutral conductor

Separated single-phase

three-conductor system

with earthed neutral conductor

The device can be used in

• 2-, 3- and 4-conductor

networks (TN, TT and

IT networks)

• Domestic and

industrial settings

L-L

480 VLL

L-N

480 VLN

L-N

/ U

L-L

277 VLN / 480 VLL

The supply voltage level for the device is speciﬁ ed

on the rating plate.

After connecting the supply voltage, an indication

is shown on the display. If no display appears,

check whether the supply voltage is within the

rated voltage range.

WARNING!

Risk of injury due

to electric voltage!

Severe bodily injuries of death can

occur due to:

• Touching bare or stripped wires that are live.

• Device inputs that are dangerous to touch.

De-energise your device before starting

work! Check that it is de-energised.

CAUTION!

Damage to property due to

not observing the connection

conditions or impermissible

overvoltages

Failure to observe the connection conditions or

exceeding the permissible voltage range can

damage or destroy your device.

Before connecting the device to the supply

voltage, note the following:

• The voltage and frequency must meet the

speciﬁ cations on the rating plate! Adhere

to the threshold values as described in

the operation manual!

• When installing in a building, protect the

supply voltage with a UL-listed line safety

switches/a fuse (6 A, char. B)!

• The circuit breaker

• must be easily accessible for the user

and be installed close to the device.

• must be labelled for the relevant

device.

• Do not connect the supply voltage to the

voltage transformers.

• Provide a fuse for the neutral conductor

if the source's neutral conductor

connection is not earthed.

Voltage measurement

Voltage measurement connection variants

Current measurement connection variants

Three-phase four-conductor system

Single-phase

three-conductor system

Addr. 111 = 0, default setting (see step 13)

Three-phase four-conductor

system without voltage trans-

former.

Three-phase four-conductor

system with voltage transformer.

N L1 L2 L3 L4

L1 L2 L3 L4

Three-phase three-conductor system

Addr. 111 = 1 (see step 13)

Three-phase three-conductor

system without voltage transformer.

Three-phase three-conductor

system with voltage transformer.

N L1 L2 L3 L4

L1 L2 L3 L4

N L1 L2 L3 L4

L1 L2 L3 L4

N L1 L2 L3 L4

L1 L2 L3 L4

The device only determines measured values

if measured voltage of >10 Veff is present on

at least one voltage measurement input.

CAUTION!

Risk of injuries or

damage to the device

Failure to observe the connection conditions

for the voltage measurement inputs can cause

injuries to you or damage to the device.

Therefore, note the following:

• The voltage measurement inputs

• must not be occupied with DC voltage.

• must be provided with a suitable,

labelled fuse that is positioned close

by and a circuit breaker (alternatively:

a line safety switch).

• are dangerous to touch.

• Voltages that exceed the permissible

network rated voltages must be

connected via a voltage transformer.

• Measured voltages and currents must

derive from the same network.



NOTE!

As an alternative to the fuse and circuit

breaker, you can use a line safety switch.

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NOTE!

If the metering range

is exceeded, the

measurement

device display shows

"EEEE". For further

information, see the

operation manual.

Voltage measurement L1, L2, L3 (baseline measurement)

N L1 L2 L3 L4

L1 L2 L3 L4

The device

• is only approved for measuring current with a

current transformer.

• is intended for connecting current

transformers with secondary currents of

../1 A and ../5 A.

• has the current transformer ratio 5/5 A set as

standard.

WARNING!

Risk of injury due

to electric voltage!

Severe bodily injuries of death can

occur due to:

• Touching bare or stripped wires that are live.

• Current measurement inputs that are

dangerous to touch on the device and on

the current transformers

De-energise your device before starting

work! Check that it is de-energised.

Earth the system. To do this, use the earth

connection points with the earthing symbol.

Also earth the secondary windings on the

current transformer and all metal parts on

the transformer that are able to be touched.



NOTE!

If the metering range is exceeded, the

measurement device display shows

"EEEE". For further information, see the

operation manual.

WARNING!

Risk of injury due to

large currents and high

electric voltages!

Current transformers that are operated open in the

secondary side (high voltage peaks) can cause

severe bodily injuries or death.

Avoid operating current transformers when open,

short circuit transformers that are unloaded!

Addr. 110 = 0, default setting (see step 15)

Current measurement via

3 current transformers in the three-

phase four-conductor system.

Current measurement via

2 current transformers in systems

with the same loading.

Current measurement in single-

phase three-conductor systems.

Addr. 110 = 1 (see step 15)

Current measurement via 2 current

transformers (Aron circuit) in the

three-phase three-conductor system

Current measurement I1, I2, I3

S1 S2

3p 4w

S1 S2

3p 2i

S1 S2

2p 2i0

S1 S2

1p 2i

S1 S2

3p 4w

S1 S2

3p 2i

S1 S2

2p 2i0

S1 S2

1p 2i

S1 S2

3p 4w

S1 S2

3p 2i

S1 S2

2p 2i0

S1 S2

1p 2i

S1 S2

3p 4w

S1 S2

3p 2i

S1 S2

2p 2i0

S1 S2

1p 2i

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NOTE!

For further information on the current

transformer and current transformer

data, see the operation manual.



NOTE!

There is no connection variant

for current measurement at l4; you do

not have to conﬁ gure an address!

Display mode

The most important settings on the device

are carried out in programming mode (PRG).

Programming mode

After the power returns, the device is in display

mode. In display mode:

• Use button 1 to select the phase for the

measured values.

• Use button 2 to scroll between the measured

values for current, voltage, power, etc.

Fig. Display example for "Display mode",

measured value displayed: U

L1-N

= 230.0V.

N L1

R x D TxD

L1 L2 L3 L4

Input Output

When you press and hold buttons 1 and 2

simultaneously for approx. 1 second, the device

switches to programming mode as long as no

display password has been conﬁ gured:

• The text "PRG" is shown on the display.

• The ﬁ rst digit in the address ﬂ ashes.

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NOTE!

For further information

• on measured value indications and

the factory settings

• on parameter lists and addresses

• on the display password

is provided in the operation manual.

Address Content

PRG

Fig. Display example for "Programming mode",

address 000 with a content of 5,000.

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NOTE!

You can make further settings in the

software.

The most important technical data

Supply

voltage

230 V

(Item no .: 2425510000)

24 V

(Item no .: 2489780000)

Protection of the

supply voltage

(fuse)

6 A, char. B

(approved i.a.w. UL/IEC)

Installation

overvoltage