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Installation

Busroot Installation Guide

This guide simplifies your Busroot installation process while allowing double-checking at critical steps. Follow each section to ensure your Arduino Opta DAU devices are installed and transmitting data successfully.

1. Hardware Setup

1.1. Power & Connection for the Arduino Opta

  • Supply 12–24V DC via the dedicated +/- pins (top left). Do not connect Modbus pins (A(-), B(+)) to power.
  • Maximum power consumption is 2.2W.
  • Use pins I1–I6 (top side) for digital DC signals (up to 24V).
  • Use pins I7 & I8 for analog signals (0–10V), ideal for line speed or similar.
  • Double check that power is only connected to the correct DC input pins.
  • Verify pin connections with your signal sources (e.g., Andon lights, actuators, optical sensors).
  • Photograph each connected machine’s wiring for later verification.
  • Note: Relays on the bottom are unused for Busroot.

1.2. Wiring Check for 3-phase energy meter

  • If connecting an energy meter (3-phase):
  • Hold 'E' to enter configuration (passcode 1000).
  • Address must be unique (001 if only one device).
  • Baud rate: 19.2k.
  • Photograph wiring, baud screen, and address.

1.3. More information on recommended hardware

For Arduino Opta details: https://docs.output.industries/recommended-hardware/arduino-opta

For Energy monitors: https://docs.output.industries/recommended-hardware/energy-monitors

2. Connectivity & Device Verification

  • Device ships pre-configured for WiFi or will use accompanying Blues wireless for opta.
  • Arduino Opta (DAU-Data Acquisition unit) uses MQTT (ports 1883, 1885), destination:
  • eu-west-2-1.busroot.com (18.135.102.39)
  • eu-west-2-2.busroot.com (3.9.14.134)
  • LED Codes:
  • Flashing Orange: Loading/Configuring
  • Red (5 quick): WiFi issue
  • Red (2 slow): MQTT/Internet issue
  • Green: Connected to WiFi

Firewall

The Firewall information should be completed by the IT team in your work order form documentation.

Device white-listing

In the case of device white-listing, the Busroot customer team can supply the MAC addresses if required for you IT team

Security of devices

Device is transmission only and there is no interface to access. Each device will have a unique password.

2.1. If trouble-shooting installation - Double-Check:

  • Correct WiFi SSID and password (watch for typos/autocorrect changes, particularly capitalisation).
  • Confirm last four digits of device ID printed on the Opta matches what's recorded.
  • Confirm SSID and Password
  • Confirm frequency : 2.4ghz or 5ghz (Must be 2.4 for Opta to work)
  • Confirm security type (Must support WPA2 with PSK)
  • Confirm signal strength in the area next to each machine (must be over -80dB)
  • Confirm if MAC whitelisting is required. Usually by IT team.
  • Confirm if firewall is blocking access on port 1885 (if so, must be opened by you IT support)

3. The Work Order Form

Document machines/processes for monitoring during installation

  • Complete the Installation Work Order Form. Request a copy from the Busroot team.
  • Information required:
  • Which machine(s) or process(es) you want to monitor.
  • Signals you want to track (utilisation, production count, line speed, etc.).
  • Power supply details (is 24V DC available?).
  • Tips: Photograph cabinets and controls, check for space and power in your cabinet, and collect or photograph relevant schematics.
  • IMPORTANT: Check and confirm your WiFi Frequency is 2.4ghz (if it's 5ghz please contact support@output.industries)
  • Check WiFi signal strength next to each machine:
  • Android: WiFi Analyser
  • iOS: WiFiman
  • Confirm with your IT team if whitelisting or firewall adjustments are required (Busroot can supply MAC addresses if needed).
  • If you require Busroot or a partner to handle installation, arrange accordingly.

4. Customer Self-Configure Arduino Opta and Devices (optional)

  • This stage is only necessary if agreed with Busroot support team.
  • Use an Android tablet with full charge or a laptop with Chrome.
  • Instructions to follow our here.
  • Open Busroot account (admin view) in one browser tab.
  • In another tab, open the Busroot Programming Tool.
    • In Busroot (admin > Devices), confirm you have the four-digit device ID.
  • Follow on-screen instructions to program each device.
  • Double-check: Device IDs match on physical device and account platform before programming; Modbus meters set to correct address (001 as default).