Setting up ORES (External Control)
The manual describes the steps to set up ORES External Control on the SmartgridOne Controller.
When setting up this integration, permission is granted to ORES to control the necessary devices.
Supported Devices
| Device Type | Supported |
|---|---|
| Solar Inverters | ✅ |
| Storage Devices | |
| EV Chargers | ❌ |
Caution
ORES RTU requires a relay and a digital input to work. Please check if your SmartgridOne Controller has an available relay and digital input before setting up this integration. If not, you can use a Relay-Ethernet Converter to connect the ORES RTU to the SmartgridOne Controller.
Caution
ORES RTU requires a RS485 serial port to work. Please check if your SmartgridOne Controller has an available RS485 port before setting up this integration. If not, you can use a RS485-Ethernet Converter or a RS485-USB Converter to connect the ORES RTU to the SmartgridOne Controller.
Caution
As ORES RTU is using a RS485 serial connection, the used RS485 port on the SmartgridOne Controller cannot be used for other devices and connections. Please check if your SmartgridOne Controller has an available RS485 port before setting up this integration.
Prerequisites
1. Add the batteries and inverters
Login to the commissioning interface and make sure the devices are added to the SmartgridOne Controller.
2. Check the grid power limits
In the settings, the grid power limits should be set correctly. Click Settings and check the highlighted setting in the image. If necessary, adjust the settings.
3. Add 'ORES' External Signal
1. Click on 'External Signals' in the top menu and click on the 'Start Wizard' button.

2. Click on the 'Distribution System Operator' button.

3. Click on the 'ORES' button.
4. Select 'ORES RTU Telecontrol' and click 'Next'.
5. Fill in the required information.
- RS485 Interface: Select the RS485 serial port to which the ORES RTU is connected. If using a RS485-Ethernet Converter or a RS485-USB Converter, select the corresponding Ethernet or USB port.
- Digital Input Device: Select the digital input device to which the ORES RTU is connected, this is used for the ORES RTU to detect if the connection with ORES is active.
- Relay Device: Select the relay device to which the ORES RTU is connected, this is used for the ORES RTU to control the connection with ORES. If the relay is activated, the connection with ORES is active and ORES can control the devices. If the relay is deactivated, the connection with ORES is lost and ORES cannot control the devices.
- Contractual permanent power: Fill in the contractual permanent power (in kW) that is agreed upon with the grid operator. This is used by our EMS to determine the maximum power that can be injected into the grid if we lose connection with ORES.
