N60 Sensor channel label

[marekd1]

Hello,

Is there a way to assign custom label to each channel defining monitoring node function on local N60.  

As far as I know I think you can do this on Kincony Cloud page but I am looking to do this at local N60 node level.  Example Chanel 1  Server, Channel 2 Sump, etc...

If not could this be added in the update firmware release?

thank you!

[admin]

if you download KCS v3 firmware. every channel you can rename on KCS monitor webpage.

[marekd1]

if you download KCS v3 firmware. every channel you can rename on KCS monitor webpage.

Thank you but I am not sure what I am doing wrong.


I've attached the pics with another explanation:

I presently have Software Version v3.24.3  (version pic)
I am able to change the label of the channel group name as shown on "group channel name" pic
I would like to change the  labels that are shown on "channel label" pic but I do not see anywhere on how this can be done.

Can you please let me know how I can change these labels on the local N60 web page.

[admin]

Do you want rename for these CHxx?
   
These CH name can't rename now. But we will update in next version of firmware.

[marekd1]

Do you want rename for these CHxx?

These CH name can't rename now. But we will update in next version of firmware.

Yes, the CH name is exacly what I would like to be able to edit.  Could I also ask if you could add in the updated firmware ability to set DTS (daylight savings time) under the section when you define the Time server.

Thank you!

[admin]

can you explain in details about the DTS.

[marekd1]

can you explain in details about the DTS.

Sure...  

 
Presently when you set time zone say UTC -5 which would be east coast of US/Canada we are in what is called Daylight Saving Time (DST).  This is the practice of advancing clocks by one hour during warmer months—"springing forward" in March and "falling back" in November—to extend evening daylight.  
 
If I set the time zone to UTC-5 that means that during the time when DST is active time showing by the console of the N90 would be one hour behind which is not the actual time. To correct this one would have to manually keep on changing this setting to UTC-4 so that time shows correctly.  I would rather have the N90 self-adjust once DTS has been selected and time zone defined. 
 
This is typically addressed by ability to add date referenced when the DST in active so that firmware can properly adjust time.  Another more preferred option is to set location and have the software auto compensate based on selected location so that proper time compensation can be achieved.
 
Good example would be if you look at Windows once you enable location services the software autodetects where you are located and sets the time accordingly.  If this takes too much code then I think ability to manually enter the DTS start and end parameter would do the job then software would have to compare the date and set the time as needed. 


Here is the example when the DST is active with UTC -5 setting:

Daylight Saving Time Schedule (Canada & US)

• Begin: 2nd Sunday in March·         

• End: 1st Sunday in November       

• Time: Always 2:00 A.M.

   

[admin]

ok, will update in future version.

[marekd1]

ok, will update in future version.

Great, thank you!

I do have another question if I may.  The power factor showing is this an aggregate power factor for the whole set of 10 channels? 

I am wondering if it would be possible to see the power factor being measured  for each of the individual 10 channels separately. I am assuming the chip used to measure voltage and current is able to determine the power factor on each channel.  Once current  factor is properly compensated during calibration then the rest would be just math to determine the Watts and Energy values which could be done in software.  There would need to be selection for 3 phase panels to allow for different formula when calculating Watts and Energy.

Just food for thought.   I find little cumbersome to calibrate the device for each of the channels.  Also if power factor changes due to the load type then calibration would be off when these coefficients are hard set .

Thank you for excellent support on your product!!!!!