victron energy ET340 Energy Meter User Manual
- June 6, 2024
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Energy Meter ET340 manual
Introduction and usage
This document is the manual for the 3 phase max 65A per phase Energy Meter.
The Energy Meter can be used to:
- Grid meter, and used as control input for an ESS System (1).
- Measure the output of a PV Inverter
- Measure the output of an AC Genset
The meter is connected to the GX device. There are two options in its wiring:
- Direct connection, either using the RS485 to USB interface with 1.8m cable length, or the 5.0m cable.
- Wireless connection via Zigbee
AC Wiring
3-phase diagram:
When used to measure a PV Inverter, terminals 1, 2 and 3 should face the PV
inverter to ensure the correct direction of current and power.
Single-phase dual function diagram:
In this diagram, a single meter is used to both measure the grid and a single-
phase PV Inverter.
On the GX device go to the grid meter in the Wired AC sensor settings. Make sure ‘Phase type’ is set to ‘Single phase’ and ‘PV inverter on phase 2’ is enabled.
Connection to GX device
Option A: wireless Zigbee connection
Step 1.
Connect the Zigbee to USB converter to the GX device using the supplied USB
cable. A few seconds after connecting, the active LED should be on and the
TX/RX LED should be blinking (the converter takes its power from the GX
device, so the GX device needs to be switched on as well).
Step 2.
Connect the Zigbee to RS485 converter to the ET340 energy meter:
| Zigbee Converter GND | Energy meter |
|---|---|
| GND | Terminal 10 |
| A | Terminal 8 |
| B | Terminal 9 |
Step 3.
Make sure only one Zigbee device is powered up right now: the Zigbee to USB
converter connected to the GX device. Power down all others. If you don’t do
this, the Zigbee to RS485 converter may be connected permanently to another
Zigbee device.
Step 4.
Connect the 12V DC power supply to the Zigbee to the RS485 converter. When the
power is switched on, check the LEDs again.
Note on old and new Zigbee converters
Please note that there is a new Zigbee converter available now, that is -not-
backward compatible with the old converters. If you have a noncompatible set,
please ask your supplier for the correct version.
‘old’ type:
ASS300400100 – Zigbee to RS485 converter partnumber: DRF2619C
ASS300400100 – Zigbee to USB converter partnumber: DRF2618A ‘new’ type:
ASS300420100 – Zigbee to RS485 converter partnumber: DRF2659C
ASS300420200 – Zigbee to USB converter partnumber: DRF2658C
Note on GX firmware versions:
for the new type Zigbee converters, Venus OS v2.54 is the minimum required
software version
Option B: Wired connection to GX device
Connect the Energy Meter to the GX device using the USB to RS485 cable. The RS485 to USB interface cable between the GX device and the Energy Meter can be extended up to 100 meters; make sure that the extensions of the Data+ (orange) and Data- (yellow) wires form a twisted pair.
| RS485 Converter | Energy meter |
|---|---|
| Orange (Data+) | Terminal 8 |
| Yellow (Data-) | Terminal 9 |
| Black (GND) | Terminal 10 |
The red, green and brown wire coming out of the USB to RS485 cable are not
used.
Note on cable length extensions and bus termination
To ensure signal integrity and robust operation, particularly ensure that;
Extension cabling complies with the minimum cross-sectional area specifications
in the USB to RS485 datasheet.
Extension cabling has appropriate shielding and twisted-pair cores
The original cable attached to the Victron RS485 to USB interface is reduced
to a maximum length of 20cm in installations where the total cable length is
over 10m or there are installation/site specific interference issues – in this
case, appropriate/high-quality cabling should be used for the entire cable
length, rather than only for the extension length.
Cabling is installed separated/away from the main DC or AC power cabling.
All wiring is properly terminated (including unused wires) and properly
isolated from weather/water ingress.
RS485 networks are traditionally terminated at both ends with 120Ω
terminators. This is not required if the cable length is short and you are
using the Victron supplied RS485 to USB lengths, but may be required if they
are extended for longer cable runs. The ET340 meter has a built in termination
resistor that can be enabled by bridging terminals 7 and 9.
For detailed wiring/installation notes and specifications refer to the Victron
RS485 to USB interface cable ‘Datasheet’.
Configuration
After proper connection and powering up, the meter will be visible on the GX device in the Settings → Energy Meters menu:
The menu lists every meter found. And in the gray box at the right side it
shows the configured function.
After selecting a meter, see its detailed settings:
Multiple Energy Meters in one system
To connect multiple Energy Meters, wire each meter to a separate RS485-USB
converter. Which are then each plugged into a separate USB socket on the GX
device.
Connecting multiple ET340 meters to the same RS485-USB cable is not possible:
the ET340 meter has no display and its Modbus address can therefore not be
changed.
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