Element-D Installation Guide
Model: ED1
For: Mettler Toledo FiveEasy Plus FP20 pH Meter Serial Configuration (Continuous Instance Use-Case)
Applicable Asset Models
- FiveEasy Plus FP20
Package Contents
- Element-D
- Power Supply
- Mounting Plate
- RS-232 to USB connector cable
Note:
You may receive multiple types of cables if you are connecting Element-D's to different types of assets.
Safety Information
⚠️ Review and abide by the safety information found in the Element-D and Mettler Toledo FiveEasy Plus FP20 pH Meter user manuals. Tidy connection cable to prevent tripping hazards.
Prerequisites
The Element-D only captures data for operational use. The capture of calibration data is not supported. Unplug the Element-D from the pH meter during the calibration process.
Installation Instructions
Receiving the Shipment
- If this is your first time setting up the Elemental Machines system, you will receive an email for your dashboard account verification. Save this email for when the devices arrive.
- When devices are shipped, they will be added to your Elemental Insights™ Dashboard with default names. When you first log in you will see all your devices with a 'disconnected' status.
- When devices arrive, carefully remove the contents from the packaging. If any of the contents look damaged, please send a picture to help@elementalmachines.com.
- Confirm the Element-D's in your package are labeled with the assets to which they are to connect. If the labels do not match the intended assets for connection, please contact help@elementalmachines.com.
Element-D Initial Power-up
- Plug the Element-D in using the provided power supply.
- If the device has not been preloaded with your company's Wi-Fi, complete Wi-Fi Connection following instructions in the provided 771-00010 Wi-Fi Connection Guide - Gateway GW2/3, Element-C/D.
- 771-00010 is included with your Element-D as a printed copy. Digital versions of this are available in the Support section of the Elemental Insights™ Dashboard.
Attaching Connection Cable to Asset
- Locate the RS-232 data port on the asset (shown in Figure 1) to which the Element-D will connect.
- Plug the RS-232 end of the Connection Cable (Figure 2) into the data port on the pH meter.
Configuring Asset Menus
- To receive automatic readings from the pH meter, if the print icon is showing (circled below) simultaneously hold down the STO/RCL and Mode/Setup buttons until the data transfer icon disappears.
Attaching Connection Cable to Element
- Plug the other end of the Connection Cable into the data port on the Element-D. This will be in the USB port which are any of the four on the left as pictured in Figure 4.
Positioning the Element-D
- Determine where the Element-D should be placed to allow for power access and a tidy connection cable.
- Securely position the Element-D in the chosen location. The Element-D has magnets which make it easily mountable to magnetic surfaces.
- Note: If applicable, an adhesive metal mounting plate available from EM may be used.
Finalization
- To send a pH measurement to the Elemental Insights™ Dashboard, press Read.
- Make sure the end point format is Manual by waiting until the VM icon (see Figure 5) appears on the screen then press Read again.
- Once configured, press the Read button to begin receiving measurements at one second intervals. To stop measurements, press the Read button again.
- Confirm that the value appears on the dashboard.
- If the dashboard does not display any value, check cable connection, menu settings and power cycle the Element-D. Contact help@elementalmachines.com if problem persists.
- Contact any third-party vendor for next steps regarding communication to the external platform (if applicable).
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