How do I connect the Phocos AB-PLC Remote Monitoring and Control Gateway to the internet? (phocos AB-PLC Control Gateway User Manual)

Answer

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Jan 18, 2025 - 03:45 AM

To connect the Phocos AB-PLC Remote Monitoring and Control Gateway to the internet, follow these steps:

1. Ensure you have a working internet infrastructure with a modem/router that has active DHCP for automatic IP address issuing.

2. Connect the gateway to your power device (Any-Grid PSW-H) using the included cable with 8P8C connectors. Connect one end to the RS-232 port of the power device and the other end to the RS-232 port of the gateway.

3. If using wired Ethernet, connect the Ethernet cable from your router to the Ethernet LAN interface (port ⑦) of the gateway.

4. Download the "PhocosLink Mobile" app from the Google Play store (for Android) or Apple's App Store (for iOS) on your Android or iOS device.

5. Open the app and allow BLE and location permission.

6. Scan for devices using the app and tap on the Any-Bridge gateway.

7. Ensure the connection between the power device and gateway is not greyed out and the solid-state relay is shown as "closed" (green). If not, go back to the previous screen and try again.

8. Tap "SETUP" and enter your Wi-Fi Access Point (SSID) and Wi-Fi password (if not using Ethernet), PV system name, and your email address as your login ID for the cloud portal. Then tap "SUBMIT".

9. Wait for each step to automatically complete, except the "Wi-Fi" steps if using wired Ethernet. This may take a few minutes.

10. Tap "DONE" when completed and the activation email is successfully sent.

11. Check your email for an invitation to the PhocosLink Cloud. Select "Accept Invitation" to finalize your initial setup.

12. If you don't receive the email, check your spam folder. If still not received, go to cloud.phocos.com and select "Forgot your password?" to resend the email.

Once the setup is complete, the gateway will automatically send data to the PhocosLink Cloud while the internet connection is active. You can monitor and control your power device through the PhocosLink Cloud portal.

Please note that the above steps are a summary and it is recommended to refer to the complete user manual for detailed instructions and illustrations.