Installation and Configuration Manual — EMS 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 Heckert Solar-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 — EMS TCP 8-Channel Relay Board

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

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

2.2. Prerequisites

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

  • Energiemanagement System (EMS)

EMS 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:

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

OpenEMS: https://www.openems.io

EMS 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 — EMS TCP 8-Channel Relay Board

3.1. Technical data

Logical control

Modbus/TCP via network

Power supply

9-24 VDC/1 A

Function

8 relays, each of which can be used as a normally closed or normally open contact.

Maximum switching capacities

  • 12 VDC/15 A

  • 24 VDC/15 A

  • 125 VAC/15 A

  • 250 VAC/10 A

Assembly

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

3.2. Standard assignment and connection: Combined heat and power plant (CHP)

FEMS App Relaisboard BHKW
Figure 3. Connection overview: CHP
The CHP must be connected to channel 1 as standard.

3.3. Standard assignment and connection: SG-Ready heat pump

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

3.4. Standard assignment and connection: Heating element 6 kW

FEMS App Relaisboard Heizstab
Figure 5. Overview connection: Heating element 6 kW
FEMS App Relaisboard Heizstab groesser 10kW
Figure 6. Connection overview: Heating element > 10 A
The heating element must be connected to channels 4, 5 & 6 as standard.

3.5. Standard assignment and connection: Consumer load for threshold value control

FEMS App Relaisboard Schwellwert
Figure 7. Connection overview: Consumer load for threshold value control
FEMS App Relaisboard Schwellwert groesser 10kW
Figure 8. Connection overview: Consumer loads for threshold value control > 10 A
The consumer load for the threshold value control must be connected to channel 7 as standard.

3.6. Standard assignment and connection: Consumer load for manual relay control

FEMS App Relaisboard manuelle Relaisschaltung
Figure 9. Connection overview: Consumer loads for manual relay control
FEMS App Relaisboard manuelle Relaisschaltung groesser 10kW
Figure 10. Connection overview: Consumer loads for manual relay control > 10 A
The consumer load for manual relay control must be connected to channel 8 as standard.