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User Manual
Interface Adapter IA1 / Computer Interface
EFOY 600 / EFOY 900 / EFOY 1200 / EFOY 1600
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1. Introduction
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1. Introduction
1.1
Introduction
Thank you for choosing an EFOY product.
Please read this manual as well as the EFOY Fuel Cell
user manual before using the interface adapter.
Please note the instructions for installation and the
warnings in both manuals.
Contact the EFOY hotline should you have any questions
about installation or operation.
SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG
Eugen-Sänger-Ring 4
D-85649 Brunnthal-Nord
Hotline: +49 89 673 5920
Toll-free: 00800 732 762 78*
www.efoy.com
*Toll-free in the following countries: Germany, Austria,
Belgium, Denmark, France, Great Britain, Italy, the
Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
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1.2 Safety Precautions
Read the user manual beforehand and keep the manual
handy at all times. Follow all instructions in the
manual.
Connect the EFOY fuel cell to a computer using an
interface adapter only. Otherwise, damage to the EFOY
fuel cell may result.
Damage may also result from improper use or
improper connection to other electrical devices.
In addition to these safety precautions, please note any
passages in bold type to avoid creating a hazard to
yourself and others.
1.3
Intended Use
You can connect a computer to an EFOY fuel cell with an
IA1 interface adapter and a data line (Cat.5 patch cable)
for the following functions:
•to retrieve information
•to modify operating parameters
•to operate the EFOY unit via a computer
1.4 Conformity Declaration
SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG, Eugen-Sänger-Ring 4, 85649
Brunnthal-Nord declares that the IA1 interface adapter
conforms to EU guidelines for electromagnetic
compatibility (89/336/EWG). The following norms apply:
DIN EN 61000-6-1, DIN EN 61000-6-3
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1.5 Disposal
Packaging
Packaging protected your interface adapter during
shipping. All materials are environmentally friendly and
recyclable. Please help protect our environment by
disposing of packaging properly.
Your dealer or community authorities can inform you
about proper disposal.
Risk of suffocation!
Keep packaging and parts out of children’s reach.
Plastic wrap or cardboard can cause suffocation.
Used devices
Used devices are valuable! They contain raw materials
that can be recycled if disposed of properly. Proper
disposal contributes to a cleaner environment.
The EFOY hotline can provide information about
returning used devices.
Hotline: +49 89 673 5920 oder 00800 732 762 78*
2. Table of Contents
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. Table of Contents
1. Introduction 3
1.1 Introduction 3
1.2 Safety Precautions 4
1.3 Intended Use 4
1.4 Conformity Declaration 4
1.5 Disposal 5
2. Table of Contents 6
3. Interface Adapter 7
3.1 Parts Included 7
3.2 Interface Adapter 7
3.3 Interface Adapter - Specifications 8
4. Configuring the Data Port 9
4.1 PC System Requirements 9
4.2 Connection to the Computer 9
4.3 Setting Up the Terminal Program 11
5. Data Port Commands 18
5.1 Commands 18
5.2 Commands for Selecting Operating Parameters 20
5.3 Commands for Modifying Preset Operating Parameters23
5.4 Commands for Operating the EFOY Unit 25
6. Additional Information 28
6.1 Explanation of the Operating Parameters 28
6.2 Permissible Ranges of Operating Parameters 30
6.3 Explanation of Measured Values 31
7. Troubleshooting 32
3. Interface Adpater
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. Interface Adapter
3.1
Parts Included
IA1 interface adapter
data line
Parts included:
•IA1 Interface adapter
•data line (Cat. 5)
•user manual
3.2
Interface Adapter
1 RJ45 port to connect either a data line or a Cat. 5
patch cable
2 9-prong D-Sub 9 (RS232) serial interface to connect
to PC
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3. Interface Adpater
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3.4
Interface Adapter - Specifications
Dimensions (L x W x H): 53 x 33 x 16 mm
Operating temperature: -35 to +45° C
D-Sub 9-pin, female
Serial port:
Pin assignment (PC):
2 receive data RxD
3 transmit data TxD
5 ground GND
RJ45 8-pin port
RJ45:
Pin assignment (EFOY):
2 receive data RxD
3 transmit data TxD
4 ground GND
4. Configuring the Data Port
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. Configuring the Data Port
4.1 PC System Requirements
In order to connect an EFOY fuel cell to a computer with
an interface adapter, the computer must meet the
following requirements:
•Terminal program for transmitting and receiving
serial data to a port
•D-Sub 9 serial plug, male (RS232)
4.2 Connection to the Computer
Improper use or connection to other electrical devices
may result in damage.
Connect the EFOY fuel cell to a computer only with an
interface adapter. Otherwise, damage may result to
the EFOY fuel cell.
Follow the directions for installation and operation
contained in the EFOY fuel cell user manual.
1. The EFOY fuel cell must be in either the On, Off or
Automatic mode and connected to a functional battery.
2. Connect the end of the data line to the interface
adapter.
3. Connect the adapter to your computer with an RS232
type free serial plug.
Use only a Cat. 5 data line. Do not use any other kind of
line such as ISDN.
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If you have a serial port, please follow the instructions
contained in Point 4.
If you do not have an RS232 serial port, please use a
USB adapter on RS232.
USB adapters are usually installed on the computer.
Follow the manufacturer’s installation directions.
Then connect the interface adapter to the USB adapter.
Use a free USB port to connect the adapter to your
computer.
4. Connect the RJ45 plug on the data line to the data
interface of your EFOY fuel cell.
5. Check the connection between computer and EFOY
fuel cell by selecting the terminal program on your
computer.
If the prompt
SFC>
appears after you press the Enter key
then the connection to the EFOY fuel cell has been
established.
If you have not yet set up the terminal program, follow
the instructions in Chapter 4.3 Setting Up the Terminal
Program.
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