Morningstar HUB-1 Instruction Manual
8 Pheasant Run
Newtown, PA 18940 USA
email: info@morningstarcorp.com
www.morningstarcorp.com
Communication Hub
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H
ET
M
ER
TM
Model: HUB-1
Dimensions in millimeters [inches]
E
M
ETER
H
U
B
E
M
E
TER
H
U
B
MeterBus Communication Hub
FOR INDOOR
USE ONLY
MODEL: HUB-1
FOR USE WITH
MORNINGSTAR
METERBUS NETWORKS
ONLY
E
M
ETER
H
U
B
E
M
E
TER
H
U
B
MeterBus Communication Hub
FOR INDOOR
USE ONLY
MODEL: HUB-1
FOR USE WITH
MORNINGSTAR
METERBUS NETWORKS
ONLY
Table of Contents
1.0 Getting Started
1.1 What’s in the Box? 5
1.2 Features 6
2.0 Mounting
2.1 Required Tools 7
2.2 Wall Mounting 8
2.3 DIN Rail Mounting 9
3.0 Network Connections
3.1 Networking Rules 12
3.2 Example Networks 14
4.0 Operation
4.1 Status LEDs 17
4.2 Maintenance 18
5.0 Troubleshooting
6.0 Warranty
7.0 Technical Specifi cations
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Save These Instructions
This manual contains important safety, installation and operating
instructions for the Meter Hub.
The following symbols are used throughout this manual to indicate
potentially dangerous conditions or mark important safety instructions.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially
dangerous condition. Use extreme
caution when performing this task.
!
CAUTION: Indicates a critical
procedure for safe and proper
operation.
NOTE: Indicates a procedure or
function that is important for safe and
proper operation.
General Safety Information
Read all of the instructions and cautions in the manual before •
beginning installation.
There are no user serviceable parts inside the Meter Hub. Do not •
disassemble or attempt to repair the controller.
There are no fuses or disconnects inside the Meter Hub.•
Do not allow water to enter the product.•
Meter Hub Operator’s Manual 5
1.0 Getting Started
1.1 What’s in the Box?
Meter Hub 9
Operator’s Manual 9
Five MeterBus 9
TM
RJ-11 Cables, 1 meter (3 ft) in length
Four Mounting Screws 9
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1.2 Features
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M
ETER
H
U
B
E
M
E
TER
H
U
B
MeterBus Communication Hub
FOR INDOOR
USE ONLY
MODEL: HUB-1
FOR USE WITH
MORNINGSTAR
METERBUS NETWORKS
ONLY
4
3
2
1
6
5
Figure 1. Features of the Meter Hub
1- Port Status LEDs
Indicates network connection status for each port
2- Input Power Port B (Link In)
Input power for the Meter Hub, provided by a device
3- Output Power Port A (Link Out)
Power output for meters or linking Meter Hubs
4- Mounting Feet
For wall mounting the Meter Hub
5 - Ports 1 - 4
Isolated network ports
6- DIN Rail Release Tab
Snap on / Release from DIN rail
Meter Hub Operator’s Manual 7
2.0 Mounting
2.1 Required Tools
Philips screw driver 9
Wire strippers 9
Wire clippers 9
If wall mounting - Drill 9
If wall mounting - 3 mm (1/8”) drill bit 9
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