TP-Link ecoNET300 Operation And Installation Manual

OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

ISSUE: 1.1
APPLIES TO THE REGULATOR:

• boiler, series: ecoMAX800 (excluding ecoMAX800R1,T1), ecoMAX850, ecoMAX860, ecoMAX910/920

• solar: ecoSOL301/400

• heat pump, series: ecoTRONIC100/200

• ventilation, seria: ecoVENT

INTERNET MODULE

ecoNET300

REMOTE CONTROL OF REGULATORS

09-2017

www.econet24.com

ecoNET.apk

ecoNET.app

CONTENS OF TABLE

1. INFORMATION ABOUT DOCUMENTATION ......... 4

2. APPLIED SYMBOLS .............................................. 4

4. DYREKTYWA WEEE 2012/19/UE ................................. 4

3. INFORMATIONS .................................................. 5

4. SAFETY ................................................................ 5

5. COOPERATION WITH REGULATORS .................... 6

6. CONNECTION TO THE REGULATOR ..................... 6

6.1 CONNECTION WITH ECOMAX800 SERIES ................. 6

6.2 CONNECTION WITH ECOMAX850 SERIES ................. 6

6.3 CONNECTION WITH ECOMAX860 SERIES ................. 7

6.4 CONNECTION WITH ECOMAX910/920 SERIES .......... 8

6.5 CONNECTION WITH ECOSOL .................................. 8

6.6 CONNECTION WITH ECOTRONIC SERIES ................... 8

6.7 CONNECTION WITH ECOVENT SERIES ...................... 9

7. CONNECTION WITH INTERNET ........................... 9

8. LOGGING TO THE MODULE FROM THE LOCAL
LAN 11

9. LOGGING TO ECONET ACCOUNT ...................... 11

9.1 FIRST LOGGING TO ECONET ACCOUNT ................... 11

10. WEBSITE SUPPORT ............................................ 12

10.1 CURRENT DATA .................................................. 13

10.2 DIAGRAM ......................................................... 13

10.3 USER AND SERVICE PARAMETERS ........................... 13

10.4 HEAT YIELD GRAPH ............................................. 13

10.5 DATA HISTORY ................................................... 13

10.6 ALARMS ........................................................... 14

10.7 SCHEDULE ........................................................ 14

10.8 FUEL CONSUMPTION........................................... 15

10.9 DEVICE SETTINGS ............................................... 15

11. MOBILE APPLICATION ....................................... 15

12. RESTORING DEFAULT USER NAME AND

PASSWORD ................................................................... 16

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1. Information about documentation

The manual is a supplement for the regulator
manual. In particular, except for this manual,
the regulator manual should also be
observed.
We are not responsible for any damages
caused by failure to observe these
instructions.

2. Applied symbols

In this manual the following graphic symbols
are used:

- the sign means that the posted
information has an impact on safety,

- the sign indicates that the

information provided relates to the
features of the module.

4. Dyrektywa WEEE 2012/19/UE

Purchased product is designed and made of
materials of highest quality.
The product meets the requirements of the

Directive 2012/19/EU of 4 July 2012 on
waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE), according to which it is

marked by the symbol of crossed-out
wheeled bin (like below), meaning that
product is subjected to separate collection.

Responsibilities after finishing a period of
using product:

• dispose of the packaging and product at

the end of their period of use in an
appropriate recycling facility,

• do not dispose of the product with other

unsorted waste,

• do not burn the product.

By adhering obligations of waste electrical
and electronic equipment controlled disposal
mentioned above, you avoid harmful effects
on the environment and human health.

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3. Informations

The internet module enables regulator
operation remote control (on-line) via
Internet or a (LAN/Wi-Fi) local network. User
can remotely monitor operation of the
regulator and modify operation parameters
of the regulator controller with the use of a
computer, a tablet or mobile phone.
Essential features of the module:

• the ecoNET300 integrated WWW server

enabling remote control of operation of
the regulator within a local network
without Internet access,

• cooperation with www.econet24.com

external server provides access to
regulator via Internet,

• supports Wi-Fi wireless networks,

• preview of current operation parameters

of the regulator in readable and clear
“tiles”,

• visualization via readable hydraulic

diagram indicating current operation of
the hydraulic system,

• preview and edition options of most (user

and service) parameters of the regulator,

• registration of operation parameters and

alarm conditions of the regulator,

• possibility of e-mail notifications

concerning alarm conditions of the
regulator.

4. Safety

In any circumstances do not modify
construction of the device.

Device can be started and connected only by
a person who read this manual.

Connecting the internet module not in
accordance with the manual or improperly
can result in inappropriate operation of the
controller or interruption of its operation.

Verify if regulator software is adapted to
cooperate with ecoNET300 internet module.

Do not use the device for other than
intended use.

Always turn off the regulator before
connecting the internet module.

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5. Cooperation with regulators

Check regulator software version before
connecting a ecoNET300 module with the
regulator.
In the regulator main menu select tab:
MENU → Information → Software version
User can contact with the regulator
manufacture in order to verify whether a
particular type of regulator will be
cooperating with ecoNET300 according to
data concerning regulator software versions.

6. Connection to the regulator

The ecoNET300 internet module has to be
connected with regulator with the use of
ecoLINK2 interface. In case of some types of
regulators it is necessary to use an
appropriate adapter.
The ecoLINK2 interface and adapter are a
part of the ecoNET300 set.

Adapter: 1 - socket for RJ11 ecoLINK2 interface, 2

- a plug for regulator module transmission socket,
3 - socket for a control panel plug.

6.1 Connection with ecoMAX800

series

This chapter applies to ecoMAX800 P1, P2,
R2, T2, D1, D2 regulators. It is not applicable
to ecoMAX800R1 and ecoMAX800T1.
In case of ecoMAX800 series, a EL2adapter
or El2adapter v2 must be used in order to
connect ecoLINK2.

6.2 Connection with ecoMAX850

series

The ecoMAX850P1 or ecoMAX850D1
regulator modules are equipped with an
additional COM transmission socket to
connect RJ11 plug of ecoLINK2 interface
without using any adapters. Just unscrew the
regulator housing and put the plug into a
COM socket.

In order to connect the ecoNET300 module
with the regulator, ecoLINK2 interface is
required which is a part of the set.

The internet module will cooperate only with
regulators with installed software supporting
ecoNET300 module.

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Connection with ecoMAX850P1, D1: 1 – COM
socket (place of plugging a RJ11 interface plug), 2
– a socket with connected plug of the control
panel, 3 –regulator housing cover (possible place
where a control panel can be assembled).

Modules of ecoMAX850P2 controllers are
equipped with just one COM transmission
socket in RJ11 standard which a control
panel (located inside or outside the controller
housing) is connected to. Using one RJ11
socket in the module requires connecting an
additional divider (telephone RJ11 tee
separator) and additional cable.

Standard divider, RJ11 telephone divider: 1­connection of RJ11 ecoLINK2 interface plug, 2­connection of the control panel plug, 3­connection of an additional cable with two RJ11
terminals.

Standard RJ11 telephone cable with an option of
connecting wires and a method of connecting into
the divider.

Below show location of the regulator COM
transmission socket, where: interface
ecoLINK2,on diagram includes: COM
transmission socket (connection point
between cable and divider), divider, control
panel, additional ecoSTER TOUCH control
panel (in ecoMAX850I version) and
ecoSTER200, additional cable to a divider.

6.3 Connection with ecoMAX860

series

In case of ecoMAX860P1, P2, P3 series, a
El2adapter v2 must be used in order to
connect ecoLINK2 interface.
P1 version:

P2 version:

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P3 version:

6.4 Connection with ecoMAX910/920

series

In case of ecoMAX910, 920 series, the
ecoLINK2 interface must be connected
directly to the regulator's RJ11 socket.

6.5 Connection with ecoSOL

In case of ecoSOL301, 400, 500 series, the
ecoLINK2 interface must be connected
directly to the regulator's RJ11 socket.

6.6 Connection with ecoTRONIC

series

In case of ecoTRONIC100, 200 series, a
El2adapter v2 must be used in order to
connect ecoLINK2 interface.

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6.7 Connection with ecoVENT series

The Internet module must be connected to
the regulator module via the ecoLINK2
interface, without the RJ11 plug (according
to the interface label).
Connect the conductors of the interface cable
to the regulator terminals together with the
conductors of the control panel cable.

OEM version:

MAXI version:

7. Connection with Internet

Connect adapter plug to a mini USB Port
socket and 3G USB Port to the ecoLINK2
interface. Connect with RJ45 Ethernet Port
with Ethernet cable, e.g. with ADSL router,
switch and modem. A socket does not have
to be use in case of Wi-Fi wireless network
access. The Mode Switch can be set in any
position.

Connection of ecoNET300 with ETHERNET RJ45
with access points of LAN wire Internet network or

with Wi-Fi wireless network.

The ecoNET300 requires constant access to a
wire LAN or wireless Wi-Fi network in a place
of installation of the regulator.

mini USB Port

3G USB Port

RJ45 Ethernet Port

Mode Switch

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LED

LED

condition

Module operation

condition

Power

ON

Power on.

OFF

Power off.

Connection

with a

regulator

ON

Active connection of the
regulator.

OFF

No connection with
regulator.

Connection

with WiFi

ON

Connection to a
programmed wireless
network is on.

OFF

No connection with
wireless network.

Connection

with a server

ON

Connection with
www.econet24.com
external server is on.

OFF

No connection for
www.econet24.com
external server.

After the power is on, ecoNET300 requires
app. 1 minute in order to load the
operational system. Then, the module begins
to work and indicates its condition with LED
indicators. In a connection between
ecoNET300 module with a regulator is active,

a “ connection with controller” indicator

lights up. New functions for managing
ecoNET300 module are added to the main
menu.

MENU → Information → ecoNET WiFi
MENU → Information → ecoNET Ethernet
MENU → Main settings → WiFi

In case of connection with LAN wire network,
a ecoNET Ethernet tab will be available in
regulator menu from which the IP number,
mask and gate can be read out and
ecoNET24 server connection condition can be
checked. It is required to save the displayed
IP number (e.g. IP:10.1.2.237). This
number in a form of: http://10.1.2.237 is
entered into the address field from the level
of LAN network. A website to operate the
regulator menu will be activated.

It is necessary to enter network parameters
in General settings menu of the control
panel in order to make a wireless connection
via Wi-Fi.
To do this, select:

MENU → general settings → WiFi (WiFi
settings)

Select SSID in Network Settings. It is a
name of the local wireless network which has
to be the same for all devices working in this
network (SSID can be, e.g.: myWiFi).

In case of connection with a chosen Access
Point via wireless network, user has to know
the settings of Wi-Fi network which the
module will be connected to: network name
(SSID), protection type, access password.

The ecoNET300 requires active DHCP server
of Access Point (e.g. router) because
manual IP assignment for ecoNET300
internet module is not supported. More
information can be obtained from router
configuration software or network
administrator.

WPS/RESET button. Deleting user name
and password and restoring default
settings. User: admin, password: admin.
Works only in local version.

The LED indicators of module operation
condition.

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Use the "TOUCH and PLAY" knob to select
letters and characters from the list, or touch
on the onscreen keyboard. Selected name is
confirmed with ENTER/OK.

In Network settings select Security.
Select and confirm encryption type in Wi-Fi
network (most often selected type is WPA2).
Go to Password tab. Enter Wi-Fi access
password using letters/characters available
on the listand confirm with ENTER/OK.
Filling data correctly results in ecoNET300
connected to a Wi-Fi network.

In MENU → Information → ecoNET WiFi,
user can readout an IP number, Mask, gate
and ecoNET24 connection condition
(required: Server: Connected). IP number
is used for opening a boiler controller website
from a level of LAN network.

8. Logging to the module from the local

LAN

The WWW server incorporated in ecoNET300
module enables remote management of
regulator on LAN local network without any
access to the Internet.
Enter: “http://module IP address” in the
address field of the internet browser.
Where can be read IP out from the regulator
menu:

MENU → Information → ecoNET Ethernet

or ecoNET WiFi.
Activated page will ask for user and
password.
Default settings are:
User: admin
Password: admin
After correct login, a WWW page for
managing the regulator operation will be
displayed.

9. Logging to ecoNET account

The ecoNET300 internet module cooperates
with external server which is available under
www.econet24.com This provides access
to the regulator via Internet.
In order to log into an account on an
external server, enter www.econet24.com
into an address field of the web browser.
Enter login and password in order to log
into ecoNET account.

To reminder the password for an existing
account, we choose FORGOT PASSWORD
and enter your email. A password reminder
will be sent to your email account.

9.1 First logging to ecoNET account

In case of first logging, user has to create a
new account in REGISTER tab.

In order to guarantee safety by preventing
unauthorized persons from direct access to
the controller, it is recommended to change
default login settings (username password).

The Wi-Fi network parameters (SSID,
protection type and password) can be also
configured from a level of ecoNET300
website after previously connecting it to a
LAN wire network.

myWiFi

OK

CANCEL

SSID settings

myWiFi

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Following conditions must be met:

• the regulator has to be connected to a

power supply and properly connected to
internet module,

• the internet module should be connected

to the Internet and be logged into the
external server (“Server connection”
indicator is active),

• from ecoNET WiFi/Info tab in the

regulator main menu, should be read the
UID number (unique ID of the
regulator): MENU → Information →

ecoNET WiFi/Info

The UID number should be entered on the
REGISTRATION tab. If the system correctly
validates the UID number, the account
registration form will be displayed. It should
be complete the form with the data of the
regulator user and enter the login password.
Form field:

• UID controller – the regulator's UID is

shown. The ecoNET24 server verifies
whether UID number is correct.

• Controller label – enter any name of

regulator.

• Remote access to the controller by the

service and the producer – enables to

access and edit regulator parameters via
the service and the producer.

• Controller installation address (Same as

the user's address) – check this field if

the regulator address is the same as
residential address.

• Alarm notifications (Allows to send alarm

notifications by email) – in case an alert

occurs, an alarm message including
alarm contents will be sent on previously

entered e-mail address.
Obligatory fields: E-mail, Password,
Password (again).
Creating an ecoNET account will only be
possible after you have read the Terms of
Use in the form of regulations. Press the

Register button.

10. Website support

Description of the Web page menu for
managing the work of the regulator.

Current data

Current readout of the regulator
operation condition data and
possibility of changing its selected
parameters.

Diagram

Graphical representation of hydraulic
diagram of installation with current
operation condition readout for its
particular elements.

User
parameters

Detailed readout and modification of
operation parameters of the
regulator.

Service
parameters

Detailed reading and modification of
advanced parameters of the
regulator only after entering the
service password.

Heat yield
graph

Graphic graph of heat yield.
NOTE: Bookmark available only for
ecoSOL301/400/500 regulators.

Data history

Data archive of selected regulator
operation parameters.
Alarms

List of regulator alarms.

Schedule

Work schedule of the regulator and
temperature reduction.

Fuel
consumption

Graphical graph of fuel consumption.
NOTE: Tab available only in
controllers with dedicated software
by producer.

Device
settings

Information about regulator and
additional modules, possibility to
change the address of regulator
installation.

User is required to know the operation of the
regulator in order to modify its values.

UID:
B491JAKZ32C1I18800100

Info

OK

B491JAKZ32C1I18800100

UID

Info

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Devices

Option to read parameters from the
list of registered devices in one
ecoNET account.

My account
Logout

Add a new device UID to the list for
ecoNET account and logout.

Select a Web site language.

10.1 Current data

The Current Data tab includes tiles with
values of basic regulator operation
parameters.
A parameter to be modified is indicated by

symbol. Just click on this tile and the
value change window will appear, where set
the new parameter value with the slider and
then confirm with the Save button.

Exit with modification without saving a new

setting is possible by clicking on the
symbol.

10.2 Diagram

The Diagram tab includes graphical
connection diagram between regulator and
heating system in the building with readouts
of parameters from sensors in particular
points of the installation.
A parameter to be modified is indicated by

additional symbol.

Just click in the edit box and the value
change window will appear, where set the
new parameter value with the slider and
confirm with the Save button.

Exit with modification without saving a new

setting is possible by clicking on the
symbol.

10.3 User and service parameters

The basic parameters of the regulator work
are displayed in the User parameters tab
and can be modified by the user. Advanced
parameters are displayed in the Service
parameters tab and can only be modified
after entering a service password.
All displayed parameters are grouped
accordingly.
Click on the name of the selected parameter
group and expand the list of available
parameters. Parameters to be modified is

indicated by symbol.
In order to change, select the appropriate
parameter name, click on the parameter, in
the additional window that appears, set the
new parameter value with the slider and
confirm with the Save button.
Exit with modification without saving a new

setting is possible by clicking on the
symbol.

10.4 Heat yield graph

The Heat yield chart available only for solar
controllers ecoSOL301, ecoSOL400,
ecoSOL500.
The graph is generated based on the data
read from the regulator, from the period:
Last week, Current month, Current year,
years. It can also read the instantaneous
power of the solar collector and the total
efficiency.

10.5 Data history

The Data history tab enables to readout
registered parameters concerning operation

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of the whole heating system in a selected
time and present it in the form of a graph.
Choose a time period for data readout by
clicking From: or To: (select date and time
in a calendar) or time interval: Last night,
last week, last month. The selection is
accepted by the Generate scheme button.
Then select from the list below the graph the
parameters that will be shown in this graph.
By specifying the choosing time zone in the
graph, you can rescaling this area on more
accurately.

In addition, clicking the symbol causes
the "nodes" to be displayed in the graph.
This is information about the time and value
of a single sample of data sent by the
regulator to ecoNET24.

Return to the initial graph by pressing the

symbol.

The graph data can be saved as a *.CSV or

*.PNG file when you press symbol.

10.6 Alarms

In the Alarms tab, user can read:

• a list of registered alarms and other

events sent by the regulator,

• a type of alarm, event and period of its

occurrence is displayed.
Log into www.econet24.com external
server in order to display all logs of alarm
conditions from the beginning of operation of
the controller. Logging into a local LAN
network gives a possibility to see only 100
newest logs.
Alarm notices can be sent on e-mail. It
enables the user to react fast in order to
restore normal operation of the regulator.

10.7 Schedule

In the Schedule tab user have the option of
setting the time intervals, according to the

list after clicking on the symbol:

• reduction preset temperature of the

heating circuits for boiler regulators.
Turn on the schedule by selecting On for the
available circulation from the list, and enter
the decreasing temperature value in the
Decrease field, .e.g. 10°C. On a bar chart
daily graph (24 hours), click on the
appropriate bars (each bar corresponds to 30
minutes), which allows to set the active
temperature reduction in the selected time
interval. Once set, choose Save.

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Decreasing of preset temperature can be set
separately for all days of the week.

In the example above, on Tuesday, the
preset temperature for the heating circuit is

reduced by 10°C between 6:00 and 7:30 and

15:30 to 19:00. In other ranges, the preset
temperature will not be lowered.

• switch on or off for heat pump circuits.

• working in schedule or fixed value for

solar regulator.

10.8 Fuel consumption

In the Fuel consumption tab user can read
the fuel consumption in kilograms in a daily
cycle (every 1 hour) or a monthly cycle
(every 1 day).

10.9 Device settings

The Device settings tab enables to:

• change the regulator installation address,

• reading basic Wi-Fi network parameters,

• readout a software version in the

regulator module and additional modules
or panels,

• update internal ecoNET300 software.

The ecoNET24 server periodically checks
availability of new software version for the

ecoNET300 module. It displays information
concerning a new software version. All the
user needs to do is to press Update button.

In the Settings tab in local version, user
can:

• read the IP address and status of

Ethernet or Wi-Fi network,

• read the Wi-Fi signal strength and the

quality of his signal,

• display information about ecoNET24

server, its status and availability. After

pressing Check server availability

button, user can check if the external

server is available from a level of Internet

browser (excluding ecoNET300 Internet

module),

• read information concerning selected

controller: identifier, UID number,

software version in controller module,

additional modules and panels,

• update software to ecoNET300 module,

• change login parameters: login and

password.
When changing Wi-Fi network, click Refresh,
select Network name, and used Type of

security (e.g. WPA2 Personal) and enter
Password to a selected network.

All modifications must be confirmed by Save
button.

11. Mobile application

The Android and iOS mobile application
allows remote access via smartphone, tablet
only to controllers equipped with the
ecoNET300 internet module. The application
uses an Internet connection and a user
account on the www.econet24.com
website.

The applications works only with ecoNET24
server, so should be need to sign up for an
ecoNET account to use them.

Software update process can be shorter or
longer depending on the speed of Internet
connection. Do not disconnect the device
from a power supply during update process
because it will cause its damage.

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The application allows to preview and
efficiently configure the most important
parameters of the regulator. In this regard, it
primarily provides:

• preview basic operating parameters

• possibility to modify values of selected

parameters

• view and edit time schedules

• reading the alarm list.

The ecoNET.apk for Android application is
available for free download directly under the
link:

The ecoNET.app for iOS application is
available for free download directly under the
link:

12. Restoring default user name and

password

Default username and password (user:
admin, password: admin) can be restored
with the use of WPS/RESET button located
near indicators on the ecoNET300 housing.
The ecoNET300 module has to be connected
to power supply:

1. Push WPS/RESET button during normal

module operation.

2. Hold this button pressed for at least 10

seconds.

3. Release the WPS/RESET button.

4. A LED indicator near the button should

flash several times.

5. Wait for app. 2 minutes.

6. The module will automatically start up

and connect with the Internet.

In case the user has forgotten his password
for logging in the Internet module, it is
possible to restore default data with the use
of a button on the ecoNET300 housing.

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7. Default username and password will be

restored (user: admin, password:
admin).

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