ETB Controller™ Installation Instructions: Section 3 - SEL-735 Meter Configuration Guide for Tesla Sites
Summary:
The following article is to provide steps for configuring the SEL-735 meter. Before you start, ensure the following:
- Install the AcSELerator Quickset software - large software download that needs to be done via fast internet (highly recommend installing before arriving to site)
- Using a Windows 10/11 computer
- Have the SEL-C662 Serial to USB cable
- If a standard USB port is not available on your computer, a USB-A to USB-C adapter (or equivalent for your computer)
Installing Software:
In order to properly connect to the SEL hardware, the relevant software should be installed. This will require a verified SEL account to access the downloads. The account can be requested through SEL's website (https://selinc.com/) and may take 24-48 hours to be granted the necessary permissions.
- Install the acSELerator QuickSet SEL-5030 Software
- Instructions, including software installation steps, can be found HERE
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Install the driver for the SEL-C662 Serial to USB-A cable
- Instructions:
Before clicking the driver link, be sure the SEL Serial to USB cable is plugged into your computer. - Once the cable is pluged in and you've opend the link, scroll down the page and click the Download button that corresponds to your version of Windows
- Right click the downloaded file and "Extract All" to a location you can easily navigate to (such as the Downloads folder)
- Open the extracted folder and run the .exe installer, if present, to complete the driver installation.
- If no installer (.exe file) is present:
Navigate to Device Manager on your computer then expand the Ports section - Locate the device labeled "USB to UART Bridge" or something similar
(it may also have a yellow sign with an exclamation on it) -
Right click device then click "Update Driver"
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At the pop-up window, choose "Browse my computer for drivers"
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On the next page click the Browse button then navigate to the location where you extracted the driver folder information the select the top folder
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Ensure the option to "Include Subfolders" is checked then click Next to locate and install the driver software that will allow the cable to communicate with the SEL meter.
- If no installer (.exe file) is present:
- Instructions:
Connecting to the Meter:
- Connect the SEL-C662 cable to the Serial port (Port 2) in the back of the meter
- Plug the USB end into your computer
(this may require an adapter if you only have USB-C ports on your machine) - Configure the AcSELerator QuickSet software:
- Click Communications at the top
- Click Parameters
- Ensure the Active Connection Type dropdown is set to Serial
- Below the dropdown, click the Serial tab
- Select the Device option that shows USB to UART Bridge
(If this is missing, check your physical connection to the meter and ensure the device is being recognized by your computer with the correct device driver) - Data Speed is most likely 9600 but you can also set it to Auto detect if that fails to connect
*Note: Auto detect can take a few minutes to determine the correct speed - All other settings should be left in their default state
- Click Apply and wait for the settings to take effect then click OK to attempt the connection
- Once you see the "Connecting..." notice at the very bottom left of the window change to Connected you are ready to continue
Uploading a Configuration File:
You should receive a separate configuration file for each of the meters on site - they will be labeled as SiteName_MeterLoad_MeterNumber. In order to prevent communication issues, ensure each file is only uploaded to the appropriate meter.
- Once connected and communicating with a meter, click File then Open
- Use the dropdown or the Select a different Settings Database option
to locate and select the correct configuration file
- Leave other settings as default then click OK
*Note: loading the document may take a few minutes - Click the arrow next to General then select Identifier and Scaling. Verify the following settings are correct for your site: CT Ratio (CTR) & PT Ratio (PTR)
- Once you are ready to deploy the settings to the meter, click the Send Active Settings button at the top of the screen
- Once the upload is complete, you can disconnect
- Repeat steps 1-6 for additional meter(s)
FAQ:
For assistance with this process, please reach out to your ETB point of contact.