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How can I enable or disable relay functions in the TPDIN-Monitor-WEB2 via Linux scripting?
You can use HTTP GET requests to enable or disable the relay controls. Assume the IP address of your unit is 192.168.1.77 Click here for the Linux Scripting.
How do I login to the TPDIN-SC48-20?
When you first receive the managed switch you will want to power it at 48VDC and then connect an RJ-45 from the unit to your network (switch, router etc.). Use the Tycon discovery tool to view the new device and double click on it to access the...
Email setup information for TPDIN®
Following are the existing TPDIN products and what type of SMTP they support:
TPDIN-Monitor-WEB
Non SSL – Port 25
TPDIN-Monitor-WEB2
Non SSL – Port 25 ; SSL – Port 465
TPDIN-Monitor-WEB3
Non SSL – Port 25 ; TLS –...
My WEB3 is connected to the MPPT solar controller with an RS485 serial cable but the current readings are all zero on the MPPT display and in the WEB3 MPPT page.
The ground between the V- load output on the MPPT solar controller and the TPDIN-Monitor-WEB3 V- needs to be isolated for the MPPT controller to sense the currents properly.
A TP-DCDC-1224 DCDC converter can be used to isolate the power and...
Where can I get replacement 4 pin connectors for TPDIN® series product?
You can buy replacement connectors at Digikey.com
Specific links are below:
4 PIN Connector "https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/on-shore-technology-inc/EDZ950-4/ED1719-ND/123871"
Why am I seeing erroneous shunt current readings on my TPDIN-Monitor-WEB2 and TPDIN-Monitor-WEB3?
Electrical noise from MPPT Solar controllers or noisy power sources can cause erroneous shunt current readings on the WEB2 and WEB3. The reading will seem to fluctuate widely.
To improve this issue, be sure that the WEB2/3 is connected to the...
Unlicensed Timeout
Please go to http://(IPADDRESS)/license.htm
Provide us with the Hardware ID.
We will send you the license key to enter on that page.
We suggest you update the firmware to the latest to prevent this bug.
You can only update after the unit...
How can I change my TPDIN-Monitor-WEB2 relays to Normally Closed (NC)
Unofficial hack.
Note: This is an unofficial hack. Do this at your own risk.
You can change the CH3 and CH4 relays to Normally Closed by changing the position of a soldered jumper wire inside the unit.
Open the unit by removing all screws....
What does the log entry "System Init *V2.3.5 WDT was triggered" mean?
The TPDIN2 rebooted via a power cycle or a software reboot.
Note: V2.3.5 is the firmware version of your TPDIN2.
What do the error codes in the log file mean?
If it is a mail send error code, you can see a list here:
Common problems that cause SMTP errors are:
No valid gateway or DNS entered in the Network Settings page
Incorrect SMTP server settings in Alert Email Setup page
Accessing Data and Controlling Relays on TPDIN-Monitor-WEB2 via HTTP
You can access the real time readings and control relays on the TPDIN-Monitor-WEB2 via HTTP.
To access the real time readings: HTTP://(ip address of device)/status.xml
The xml result will look like this:
Communicating with TPDIN-Monitor-WEB via TELNET
NOTE: This only works with the original TPDIN-MONITOR-WEB.
It is not implemented in the newer TPDIN-MONITOR-WEB2. You can use the ability of telnet to connect to the TPDIN-Monitor-WEB TCP port and use the HTTP interface to control the unit....
Saving Power via Time of Day and Periodic Power Cycle Control – TPDIN-Monitor-WEB
Problem:
Sometimes your RemotePro® system doesn’t have enough power to keep your equipment alive for 24hrs per day and you really don’t need, for example a camera, to be powered on at night. Other times you want to be able to reduce your...
How can I reset my TPDIN® product to factory defaults?
TPDIN-Monitor-WEB: Hold down the reset button while powering up the TPDIN-Monitor-WEB and hold for 15 seconds then release reset button. This should set the unit back to factory defaults.
Note: Resetting to factory defaults doesn't affect the...
I cannot send email from my TPDIN® series product?
Following are the existing TPDIN products and what type of SMTP they support:
TPDIN-Monitor-WEB
Non SSL – Port 25
TPDIN-Monitor-WEB2
Non SSL – Port 25 ; SSL – Port 465
TPDIN-Monitor-WEB3
Non SSL – Port 25 ; TLS –...
How many characters for username and password in the TPDIN® products?
TPDIN-Monitor-WEB: username and password fields on the Network Page accept up to 10 characters.
TPDIN-Monitor-WEB2: username and password can accept up to 20 characters.
TPDIN-Monitor-WEB3: username and password can accept up to 24...
Why can't I open the TPDIN® web pages with my browser even though my computer is on the same subnet?
If you are using an antivirus program like AVAST, the WEBSHIELD could be blocking the communications with the TPDIN web server. You need to change the settings in the AVAST antivirus to disable WEBSHIELD.
My real time clock isn't updating on my TPDIN®
Make sure the unit is connected to the internet.
If set for static IP check to make sure on Network Page:
Default Gateway address = address of your router
DNS Address = valid DNS address.
Use Google DNS address 8.8.8.8 if you don't...
I was updating the firmware on the TPDIN-Monitor-WEB2 and now I can't access the unit?
A communications problem during upgrade may have caused corruption in the flash memory or the "Upgrade and Reboot" button was double clicked or pressed twice.
Follow these steps to recover:
Press and hold the reset button while powering up...