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Alencon P
oint of
Data Distri
bution -
PODD
Communication device that provides user int
eraction for controlling and
monitoring alternative energy ass
ets and helps generate more energy
from a PV or energy storage insta
llation
I
NSTALLA
TION
,
O
PERATION AND
M
A
INTEN
ANCE
M
ANUAL
FOR THE
PODD
D
EVICE
PM005 Revision 5
Alencon Systems LLC
330 Warminster Rd., Suite 380 | Hatbor
o, PA 19040 | USA
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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Contents
3
Table of Figures
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General Information
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About this Guide
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Glossary
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Product Warranty
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Technical Support and Assistance
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Warnings, Cautions and Notes
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PODD Kit: Component Parts
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PODD Device - Available with or Without Wireless Capabilities
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PODD Site
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Poe Supply Kit
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RJ45 Termination Dongle
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Wifi Access Point - Only for Use with a Multi PODD Wireless Configuration
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Customized Communication Package - Dependent on System Implementation
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Ordering Information
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Alencon Communication Environement (ACE)
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Single PODD
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Multi PODD
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PODD Applications
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SPOT System
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BOSS System
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GARD System
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PODD Installation
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Installation Options
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Mounting
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PODD Mounting Location
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Mounting Parts
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Mounting Procedure
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Gounding
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Wiring
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Wiring Specifications
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Wiring Configurations
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PODD Connectors
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Powering
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Modbus RTU Power
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Network Side Poe Power
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Indicator LED
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Establishing a Network Connection
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PODD Setup Without Network Connection
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Maintenance and Servicing
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General Maintenance
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Magnet Reset
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PODD Replacement
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Mechanical Drawings
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PODD Site
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Introduction
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Version
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Accessing the PODD Site
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PODD Site Features
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Alencon Devices Tab
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Target Selection
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Command Selection
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Config Tab
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Steps to Send a Configuration File to the Alencon Device
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Firmware Update Tab
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Steps to Update Firmware on Your Alencon Device
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Error or Stall Recovery Process
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Firmware Update Status and LOG Messages
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PODD Update
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Maintenance Tab
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Log Record Management
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Metadata File
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Modbus Register Map
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Factory Test Tab
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Settings Tab
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Setting a Static IP Address
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Device Replacement
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How to Update Metadata File
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DCDC Emulator
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DCDC Emulator Functionality
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DCDC Emulator Install and Uninstall
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ALENCON PODD Specifications
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Brand
ALENCON
Model
PODD
Category
Industrial Equipment
Language
English
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