Quimipool RS2NET Ethernet Module User Guide
- June 18, 2024
- QUIMIPOOL
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Quimipool RS2NET Ethernet Module User Guide
USER GUIDE ETHERNET MODULE (REF. RS2NET)
Technical manual V1.0
NetBus is a module produced by Sugar Valley in order to allow the
interconnection between a Sugar Valley device and the VistaPool system.
Likewise, the NetBus module allows the work with the PoolShow system of Sugar
Valley to see the pool parameters.
IMPORTANT: The NETBUS module and the PoolShow system must to be in the same
network local to work properly.
This module allows an internet wired connection, replacing the WIFI solution
IMPORTANT: The manual contains instructions for the acces to a low level of
differents operating ways of the devices, like the information used to
generate a firmware upgrade file. It’s recommended to keep this document only
for the internal use of Sugar Valley.
Starting the system
When the NetBus box is opened, you will find the folloging parts:
- NETBUS module
- MODBUS RTU wire connection
- Ethernet wire
The device can power from an 12V external adapter, or from the device. To install, complete the following steps:
- Connect the NETBUS module as follows:
The Ethernet port must be connected to the router/switch you have available. The RS485 MODBUS RTU port must be connected to the connector labeled as WIFI in the Sugar Valley device.
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Once the connection is made, toggle the power switch on your Sugar Valley device and wait 60
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Configure the Internet connection as detailed in the Sugar Valley instructions (Main Menu > Settings > Internet
> Settings). It’s recommended to use DHCP as the connection parameter, but if you preffer, you can set the **parameters of a connection with fixed IP.** -
Once the settings are placed, check that your computer connects to the Internet, if not, turn off and turn on the device to ensure that the configuration parameters have been applied correctly.
To check that the device is working correctly, look at the status of the 4 LED’s of the NETBUS module:
Indicator Off Blinking On
Power
| The device is off and it’s not working. Check the power| | There is POWER
on the device.
MODBUS
connection
| The search of the equipment has not sterted| Serching device on MODBUS network. Wait 1 – 2 minutes| System found and
identified
Internet connection
| There is no configuration to access the internet. Wait until the device MODBUS search is finished.| The internet connection is starting. Wait 1 – 2 minutes.|
Device connected
In normal conditions, the activity indicator will go on and off depending on the network traffic. When the 3 LEDs on the right remain solid lighted and the left one blinks sometimes, means a correct operation