GRIDlink User Manual

* Quick Start Guide (E-T24 Series-ADR)

by | Sep 3, 2024 | GRIDlink E Series-Group, Quick Start Guide ADR

If this is your first installation, it is recommended that you contact tech support prior to arriving at the job site and schedule time for us to be available to answer any questions that may arise during installation.

Network Planning

If a cellular router is being used to provide Internet connectivity, you can skip the Network Planning section of this document.

For installations relying on a corporate Local Area Network (LAN) for Internet access, it’s crucial to coordinate with the IT Manager in advance. Ensure that the GRIDlink ADR is permitted to function as a DHCP client on the network. To streamline this process, provide the IT department with a detailed request outlining the requirements. Refer to the "Letter to IT Manager" section in the User Manual for a sample request template.

IP Address (Static vs. DHCP)

GRIDlink VENs are preconfigured with the WAN port set to DHCP by default. If a static IP address is required for the installation, it is recommended to configure this on a known network at your office prior to arriving at the job site.

For detailed guidance, refer to the "Change DHCP to Static IP" section in the User Manual or contact Technical Support for step-by-step assistance.

System Time

If power is OFF for a long duration, the clock at boot-up may not have a chance to sync with the NTP server thereby causing tags not to update to GRIDview and participate at the wrong time in AutoDR Events. To synchronize, see Synchronize System Clock – E Series

Easy 4 Step Installation

Relay 782-2C terminals

1. Connect the Load

The E-T24 Series features a DPDT relay output for Moderate or High Signal. Alternatively, all DR Signal elements can be accessed via Modbus TCP. (Refer to the Online User Manual for detailed instructions.)
To test the contact, use the blue push button on the top, or lift the small lever under the button to hold the contact in place.

2. Connect to LAN

Connect the Local Area Network cable to port 5 (WAN). The VENs will connect to their respective VTNs through this port.

Ports LAN1 through 4 are configured as a DHCP server. Any laptop configured as a DHCP client can use any of these ports to configure a Static IP or verify network connectivity.

On the connected laptop, open a command prompt and ping 8.8.8.8 to confirm a valid Internet connection.

3. Connect the E-T24-ADR2.0b

Attach the green 4-pin terminal block from the relay-terminal assembly to the E-T24-ADR2.0b.

4. Provide Power

If a DC Power Supply was included, provide AC voltage to L N G terminals

Otherwise provide 24VDC from a regulated power source.

You are finished!

WIRING DIAGRAM E T24 ADR