eTactica Gateway
EG-200
Installation manual, version 1.4
1 Introduction
►This installation manual contains important
information regarding the installation of the eTactica
Gateway model EG-200, which must be followed.
►Read the entire manual before beginning the installation in or-
der to avoid making mistakes and to reduce the chances of any
danger during the installation process.
►Pay attention to the installation instructions and be prepared to
look them up during the installation process.
2 Safety Information
This manual contains information which you must observe for your
own personal safety and the prevention of injury or damage. Such
information is highlighted by the warning triangle shown below.
2.1 Hazard Classication
DANGER
This warning indicates danger with high risk, which if not avoided,
can lead to death or serious injuries.
WARNING
This warning indicates danger with medium risk, which if not avoi-
ded, can lead to serious or major injuries.
CAREFUL
This warning indicates a lower risk, which if not avoided, can lead to
minor or major injuries.
ATTENTION
This warning indicates that there is important information regarding
the product or its parts requiring particular attention.
2.2 Installation Information
WARNING
►Be sure to observe all hazard statements and warnings
and cautions.
►Read the section entitled “Safety Information” very care-
fully.
2.3 Safety Notes
DANGER
Risk of lethal electric shock.
Only low voltage current is present in the connection between the
Gateway and slave devices.
►Install the Gateway only in approved cabinets or housings so
that all connections are appropriately covered and protected.
►To restrict access by unauthorized persons, the electrical ca-
binet should be locked. Turn the power off before installation
or maintenance, and provide protection against unintentional
power-up during work.
►Install the Gateway in a dry environment.
►Protect the Gateway from humidity and moisture.
WARNING
►Always install data and power cables so that they are separa-
ted (Refer to DIN EN 50174-2).
ATTENTION
►To prevent damage caused by a power surge, the Gateway
should be protected by a surge arrester (SPD Type 1) and
surge protector (SPD Type 2) upstream of the power source.
►Make sure that the power source which supplies the Gate-
way with voltage can be switched off easily, for example via
a C2 or B6 miniature circuit breaker. This must be marked as
the disconnecting device for the power source and be easily
accessible.
►No maintenance on the Gateway is required.
3 Target Group
The activities described in this document may only be carried out by
a certied electrician with the following qualications:
►Training in the installation and commissioning of electrical
equipment.
►Safety regulations training in electrical hazards and safety.
►Knowledge of relevant standards and guidelines.
4 Description
The EG-200 gateway is a Modbus RTU master, collecting data from
eTactica or 3rd party Modbus devices. Data can be aggregrated and
transformed and sent to multiple local or cloud data services, via
Ethernet or WiFi. Also operates as a Modbus TCP to RTU bridge for
use with 3rd party management systems.
►DIN rail mounted, compact 2 units.
►Data storage via microSD.
►Open SDK and APIs for building your own applications
► Built in webserver for device conguration and live data
5 Intended Use
The Gateway must only be used when installed in an appropria-
tely protected cabinet, in a dry, indoor space. Install the Gateway
according to the instructions in this manual. Other uses or instal-
lation methods may lead to personal injury or damage to property.
This includes any modications to the Gateway, unless specically
authorized by eTactica ehf. Any other use of the product aside from
its intended use, as described in this manual, is deemed to be im-
proper. Unauthorized alterations, modications, repairs, or opening
of the product casing will void the warranty and are prohibited. This
manual is a part of the product and must be read, followed, and kept
accessible at all times.
6 Disposal
The Gateway must not be placed in regular waste disposal.
►Dispose of the Gateway in accordance with your local regu-
lations on electronic waste.
7 Contact Information
In case of any technical problems with this product, please contact
eTactica ehf at:
eTactica ehf Tel.: +354 535 3000
Borgartun 27 Internet: http://www.etactica.com
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