Installation and Configuration Manual — FEMS TCP 8-Channel Relay Board

1. Introduction

1.1. Legal provisions

The information provided in these documents is property of FENECON GmbH. Publication, in whole or in part, requires the written consent of FENECON GmbH.

Subject to changes and printing errors!

1.2. Qualification of the installer

A qualified installer is a person who has the following experience and training:

  • Setting up, switching on, switching off, disconnecting, earthing, short-circuiting and repairing circuits and devices

  • Standard maintenance and use of protective devices in accordance with current safety standards

  • First aid/emergency care

  • Current knowledge of local regulations, standards and guidelines

1.3. Symbols used

Before reading the manual, you should familiarize yourself with the different types of safety warnings. You should also familiarize yourself with the importance of the safety warnings.

Danger
Attention
Important information
*If the devices are not connected according to the standard, this change must be communicated to FENECON-Service (+49 (0) 9903 6280 0; service@fenecon.de). The configuration can then be changed according to your requirements *.
Follow the instructions for the respective device!

2. Product description

2.1. Scope of delivery

After you have received the delivery, check that all components have been included. Inspect the scope of delivery for damage. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact the supplier immediately. The following components are included in the delivery:

  • Installation and Configuration Manual — FEMS TCP 8-Channel Relay Board

  • DIN rail power supply unit (12 V / 1.25 A)

  • Installation instructions — Installation and Configuration Manual — FEMS TCP 8-Channel Relay Board

2.2. Prerequisites

For the use of the Installation and Configuration Manual — FEMS TCP 8-Channel Relay Board is required:

  • FENECON Energy Management System (FEMS)

FEMS is being developed as an open source project under the name "OpenEMS" together with many other companies and institutes in the "OpenEMS Assocation e.V.". More information:

FEMS: https://fenecon.de/fenecon-fems/

OpenEMS: https://www.openems.io

FEMS is a product component of the integrated FENECON power storage systems and other product combinations of battery inverters and batteries. More information can be found at https://fenecon.de/.

3. Installation and Configuration Manual — FEMS TCP 8-Channel Relay Board

3.1. Technical data

Logische Ansteuerung

Modbus/TCP über Netzwerk

Versorgung

9-24 VDC/1 A

Funktion

8 Relais, die jeweils als Öffner oder Schließer verwendet werden können.

Maximale Schaltleistungen

  • 12 VDC/15 A

  • 24 VDC/15 A

  • 125 VAC/15 A

  • 250 VAC/10 A

Montage

Hutschiene
FEMS RL8 TCP
Figure 1. Dimensions — Installation and Configuration Manual — FEMS TCP 8-Channel Relay Board
FEMS App Relaisboard V3
Figure 2. Overview — Installation and Configuration Manual — FEMS TCP 8-Channel Relay Board

3.2. Standardbelegung und Anschluss: Blockheizkraftwerk (BHKW)

FEMS App Relaisboard BHKW
Figure 3. Übersicht — Anbindung: BHKW
The CHP must be connected to channel 1 as standard.

3.3. Standardbelegung und Anschluss: Wärmepumpe SG-Ready

FEMS App Relaisboard Waermepumpe
Figure 4. Übersicht — Anbindung: Wärmepumpe SG-Ready
The heat pump must be connected to channels 2 and 3 as standard.

3.4. Standardbelegung und Anschluss: Heizstab 6 kW

FEMS App Relaisboard Heizstab
Figure 5. Übersicht — Anbindung: Heizstab 6 kW
FEMS App Relaisboard Heizstab groesser 10kW
Figure 6. Übersicht — Anbindung: Heizstab > 10 A
The heating element must be connected to channels 4, 5 & 6 as standard.

3.5. Standardbelegung und Anschluss: Verbraucher für Schwellwertsteuerung

FEMS App Relaisboard Schwellwert
Figure 7. Übersicht — Anbindung: Verbraucher für Schwellwertsteuerung
FEMS App Relaisboard Schwellwert groesser 10kW
Figure 8. Übersicht — Anbindung: Verbraucher für Schwellwertsteuerung > 10 A
The consumer load for the threshold value control must be connected to channel 7 as standard.

3.6. Standardbelegung und Anschluss: Verbraucher für Manuelle Relaissteuerung

FEMS App Relaisboard manuelle Relaisschaltung
Figure 9. Übersicht — Anbindung: Verbraucher für Manuelle Relaissteuerung
FEMS App Relaisboard manuelle Relaisschaltung groesser 10kW
Figure 10. Übersicht — Anbindung: Verbraucher für Manuelle Relaisteuerung > 10 A
The consumer load for manual relay control must be connected to channel 8 as standard.

Nach der Installation der Relaisboard-Hardware muss noch die zugehörige App aus dem FEMS App Center installiert werden.

4. Installing the app

Eine Anleitung zur Vorgehensweise finden Sie hier.

Während der App-Installation erscheint folgendes Fenster:

relaisboard app installation
Figure 11. Installation der Relaisboard-App

  • Die IP-Adresse des Relaisboards sollte nicht verändert werden.

  • Ist es zwingend erforderlich, die IP-Adresse zu ändern, muss diese ebenfalls im Relaisboard selbst geändert werden.

Um die Installation der Relaisboard-App abzuschließen, klicken Sie 2 x auf Bestätigen.