Batteries

Add a new battery

You can manually add batteries on the blue'Log web interface or scan for them.

Prerequisites

The battery is compatible with blue'Log. See Compatibility check Compatibility check. If the type is not supported, contact Sales.
Your blue'Log is connected to the network and the battery has been physically connected.
The basic configuration of your blue'Log has been completed. See Getting started.
All blue'Log updates have been performed. See Update.
Add-on modules, if required, are connected. See Add-on modules.

Steps

Go to Devices > Batteries.
Using the drop-down menus, select the manufacturer (Vendor) of the device you are scanning for.
Alternatively, using the drop-down menus, select the device type (Series) of the device.
Select an interface. The interface settings will depend on the connection type. See the table below for explanations of the abbreviations.
Adjust the interface settings.
To scan for a device, select Start scan. Select the Show details window to display the scan log.
The devices found appear under Installed devices.

Interface Abbreviation	Meaning
BM	Base module
MX	MX module
MI	Multi-input
DO	Digital output
e.g. MX-1: RS485-2 means RS485-2 interface of the first connected MX module

Table: Interface abbreviations and meanings

Note

Beta-version drivers have not been tested in the field and may not be fully functional. Drivers in the beta phase are grayed out and can only be activated by contacting meteocontrol support.

Note

In most cases, interface settings can be found in the manufacturer documentation or the device itself. If you do not know the bus address, you can activate the Use range toggle to scan the blue'Log bus. For questions regarding the best baud rates to choose for a device, please contact the manufacturer.