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Configuration of RFID reader and meter-relay

Create and configure the following elements on the online portal:

  1. Sensor (provides the ON/OFF status of the relay)
  2. Meter
  3. Relay
  4. RFID Reader

Although the Shelly and the SDM530C are both meter, relay, and sensor, they must be created separately.

1. Sensors

Sensors are used by the system to know the closed or open status (ON/OFF) of the relay.

Under sensors, add a sensor. Parameters according to the model:

Eastron SDM530C (Modbus RTU)

  • Name: unique name identifying the device, its location, and the solution. E.g., Laundry Relay Meter No. 1.
  • Type: State On/Off
  • Address: Unique primary Modbus address from 1 to 250.

Register the address directly in the device. See the Eastron SDM530C manual.

  • Register: 0
  • Protocol: modbus
  • Model: SDM530C

  • Reading frequency: 900 (recommended)
  • Asynchronous: checked

This is the physical reading frequency of the sensor.

  • Asynchronous unchecked: the sensor is physically read and the relay status is sent at the defined reading frequency.
  • Asynchronous checked: the sensor is physically read at the defined reading frequency but the relay status is sent only if it differs from the last reading. In any case, statuses are sent every hour.

The services (washaccess, optimization, or ebike) read the sensors and activate the relays when needed, but these services never send the sensor status.

For relays used by the Optimization service, set a frequency lower than 60 seconds, but no lower than 30 seconds.

Eastron SDM530C (Modbus TCP)

SDM530C relay meters can communicate using Modbus TCP via an RS485-Ethernet converter.

The configuration is the same as above except for the following parameters:

  • Protocol: modbustcp
  • Model: SDM530C_TCP
  • Additional parameters: {'server_ip': 'CONVERTER IP ADDRESS', 'server_port': 502}

Shelly

  • Name: unique name identifying the device, its location, and the solution. E.g., Shelly Bike Socket No. 1.
  • Type: State on/off
  • Address: 0
  • Register: ison
  • Protocol: API
  • Model: ShellyGen2
  • Additional parameters: see below

Start the Shelly and connect to the Wi-Fi network it emits. The SSID is of the type shelly1-XXXXX.

Open a web browser and connect to the default IP address of the Shelly: http://192.168.33.1.

Under "Internet & Security" --> "WIFI MODE CLIENT" --> Check "Connect the Shelly device to an existing WiFi Network" and enter the local Wi-Fi parameters (SSID and PASSWORD).

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Under "Internet & Security" --> "Restrict Login" --> Check "Restrict the web interface" and enter "admin" in the User field and a unique secure password.

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Set a fixed IP address for the Shelly in the router (local LAN network) and restart the Shelly. See 4G Router Configuration.

Record the above-defined IP preceded by http://, the username, and the password chosen in additional parameters as formatted below:

{
'api_address': 'http://192.168.1.60',
'api_username': 'admin',
'api_password': 'admin'
}

2. Meter

Create a meter under the Meters tab.

Parameters identical to the Sensors paragraph above.

In case of using the SDM530C with Modbus TCP, choose the model: eastron_modbus_tcp and under additional parameters:

Key

Value

server_ip

RS485 CONVERTER IP ADDRESS

port

502

3. Relay

Create a relay under the Sensors/Relays tab --> Sensors

Parameters same as Sensors above.

Link the relay to a sensor.

4. RFID Reader and linked object

Add an RFID Reader

Add an RFID reader under the RFID Readers tab.

  • Name: unique name identifying the device, its location, and the solution. E.g., Laundry RFID Reader No. 1.
  • Model: InveoIndLed_HTTP_GET without keyboard or InveoIndLed_Keyboard_HTTP_GET with keyboard
  • Address (modbus): 1 (generally, we leave address 1 by default)
  • Additional parameters: specify connection parameters of the Ethernet-connected RFID reader (IP address, port, username, and password) following the format below:
{'server_ip': '192.168.2.11', 
'server_port': 502, 
'username': 'admin', 
'password': 'admin00'}

  • Linked solution: WashAccess or eBike

Add a linked object

Click on the + of the RFID reader created above.

  • ID (Number): if the reader is equipped with a numeric keyboard, enter the socket number.

E.g., 1, 2, 2, etc. or 1111 for InveoIndLed_Keyboard_HTTP_GET

The socket numbers must be exactly 4 digits.

For readers without a keyboard (InveoIndLed_HTTP_GET), enter something unique.

  • Relay: Select the relay
  • Associated Sensor (ON/OFF): Select the sensor corresponding to the relay
  • Associated Meters: Select one or more meters. Typically the meter corresponding to the relay meter.

At least one meter (usually electric). It is also possible to associate a water meter for Washaccess, for example.

5. Inveo RFID Card Readers

Inveo RFID readers connect via Ethernet and can be powered separately or via PoE (Ethernet).

Connect the reader to a computer, use the address 192.168.111.15 to access the web interface.

Default Username: admin

Default Password: admin00

Network

Change the fixed address of the device to: 192.168.2.20. Note if multiple RFID readers, continue with 192.168.2.21, then 192.168.2.22, etc.

Under Network > IP Configuration:

  • Host Name: Device's Serial Number
  • IP Address: address defined above.

Enable DHCP under Network and connect the device to the same network as the computer and the Gateway. Set a fixed IP address for the reader via the web interface of the network router.

Check DHCP (or set a fixed IP according to desired network parameters)

RFID Settings

Check Continuous reading

I/O Settings

Select:

Card Action: All Cards (Short beep)

LED LCD Backlight Action: None

Administration

Check: Enable HTTP GET

Inveo Card Reader with Numeric Keyboard

Text Message

Prompt Message

Line 1: BADGER + No SOCKET

Line 2: -> ENTER

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