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The Configuration Wizard is a comprehensive setup tool that guides you through the complete system configuration process. It streamlines complex configuration tasks into manageable sequential steps, covering connectivity settings, data export configuration, device assignments, data points, and system settings through an intuitive multi-stage process.
Wizard Progress Stages
Start
Initial wizard launch and preparation
Connectivity
Network and communication settings
Export
Data export and external service configuration
Devices
Hardware device detection and setup
Data Points
Data collection parameter configuration
Settings
System preferences and advanced options
Review
Configuration summary and validation
Generate
Final configuration creation and deployment
Getting Started: Click the GENERATE button to initiate device detection and build the device database before starting the wizard.
Connectivity Configuration
The Connectivity page manages network settings for your Netra device, establishing internet connectivity through wired Ethernet and cellular connections. Proper connectivity configuration is essential for device operation and data transmission to remote monitoring platforms.
Wired Network Configuration
| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| IP Address | Device IP address on local network | 192.168.0.50 |
| Network Mask | Subnet mask for network boundaries | 255.255.255.0 |
| Gateway | Router IP for internet connectivity | 192.168.0.1 |
| DNS Server | Domain Name System server | 8.8.8.8 |
LTE/3G Configuration
Configure cellular connectivity for backup internet access or primary connectivity in remote locations.
Preset APN Options
- Airtel: airtelgprs.com
- BSNL: bsnlnet
- JIO: jionet
- Vodafone: www
Note: When flash write protection is enabled, the Save button displays "Flash Locked" and becomes disabled.
Data Export Configuration
Configure how your Netra device exports data to external systems and monitoring platforms including HTTP endpoints, FTP servers, Netra Cloud, MQTT brokers, and QOS systems.
HTTP Data Export
Web-based data transmission to third-party servers via HTTP/HTTPS POST requests.
- • Web-based platform integration
- • HTTP and HTTPS support
- • Configurable endpoints
FTP Data Export
Automated CSV file uploads to FTP servers.
- • Automated CSV uploads
- • Secure authentication
- • Custom server paths
Netra Cloud
Native cloud platform integration.
- • Optimized protocols
- • Automatic authentication
- • Real-time streaming
MQTT Export
IoT messaging for industrial systems.
- • Low-latency messaging
- • SSL/TLS security
- • Broker configuration
Device Configuration
Configure hardware devices including power meters, inverters, and sensors with Modbus communication parameters.
Modbus RTU Settings
- Baud Rate: 1200-115200 bps (default: 9600)
- Parity: No Parity, Even, or Odd
- Inter-packet Delay: Interval between packets (default: 10ms)
- Timeouts: Configure response timeouts for reliability
Power Meters
Energy monitoring at Genset, Incomer, Inverter, Load, or ESS locations
Inverters
Grid-tie and hybrid inverter configuration with make, model, and rating
Sensors
Pyranometers, temperature sensors, and custom Modbus devices
Data Points Configuration
Select device parameters to log with configurable data processing functions.
Average
Sum of polled values divided by poll count
Min / Max
Smallest or largest value during period
Instantaneous
Latest polled value (recommended)
NetraOS Packages
Insight Package
Dashboard widget with real-time energy flow visualization
Power Control
Zero feed-in, genset protection, and power factor control
PM Kusum
Integration with India's solar rooftop program
MQTT Package
IoT messaging for remote monitoring and control
Pyranometer
Performance ratio and curtailment tracking