Activate the customer port on your electricity meter. If it is not already active, contact your electricity network provider to activate the customer port, see Activate the Customer Port below. The rest of this step-by-step guide can be followed with an inactive port, but data will not be visible until it is activated.
Connect Samla to a USB-C charger to begin configuration. If you have a P1 meter, Samla can be connected directly to it instead of to the USB-C. If you have a HAN port or Kamstrup meter, the configuration must be done with the USB-C plugged in.
When Samla shows a solid blue light, it is ready to be configured. It now wants information about your WiFi so it can connect to it.
Note that it may take up to two minutes for Samla to turn solid blue as it may need to charge its internal energy bank first.
If Samla turns red, an incorrect WiFi has been entered previously. Press the small button onSamla with a pen or paper clip to reset. Samla will then restart and show solid blue.
Start by connecting your mobile phone, tablet, or computer to Samla via the WiFi network and password shown on Samla. This is easiest done by scanning the top QR code on the back of Samla if you are using your mobile phone or tablet.
You can do this indoors with the USB-C to avoid standing outside in possible cold or rain.
Once you are connected to the product's WiFi, it's time to access it. Open your browser and go to http://192.168.4.1.
Note that some mobile phones warn that there is no Internet on this WiFi, but make sure to stay connected to Samla's WiFi until the configuration is complete.
You will now see a webpage where you can enter the WiFi you use at home. Enter the network name and password for your WiFi and click "Ok". Note that the WiFi network you specify must be on the 2.4GHz band, have WPA2 as the security level, and have coverage in your electrical cabinet.
Samla will now connect to your WiFi. Within a few seconds, Samla will light up or blink green to show that it successfully connected to WiFi. You can now disconnect the USB-C cable.
If Samla lights up red, it failed to connect to the specified WiFi. Press the small button on Samla with a pen or paperclip to reset it. Go back to step 3 and enter the WiFi again. If you see another color, you can check what it means on our troubleshooting page.
Connect Samla to your electricity meter using the supplied cable: RJ12 cable if you have a P1 port, RJ45 cable if you have a HAN port, or an RJ10 cable and an Elveta adapter if you have a Kamstrup OMNIPOWER®. More information on how to connect can be found on the Electricity Meters page.
Mount Samla on the wall inside the electrical cabinet. Strong magnets will hold Samla in place.
Make sure to position the antenna with as few obstacles as possible between Elveta Samla and your WiFi access point. This will improve the signal.
Rotate or tilt the antenna so that the long side of the antenna is "pointing" towards your WiFi access point for optimal reception. Do not point the top of the antenna towards the WiFi access point.
Within a minute, Samla will light up green if it 1) has received data from the electricity meter and 2) can connect to your WiFi network. If the customer port on your electricity meter is not activated, Samla will blink green instead. If you get any other color, check our troubleshooting page.
Now that Samla is connected to the cloud, it’s time to log in to your Elveta account and view real-time data. Go to MY PAGE and log in with the details you received from Picofrost.
On the bottom side of your Elveta Samla, there are three ports.
A USB-C connector where a charger can be plugged in to provide Samla with extra power if the electricity meter cannot supply the required power, or if the meter requires power itself, such as in the case of Kamstrup OMNIPOWER® with the P1 module. See requirements regarding USB chargers and power outlets.
A button that resets the WiFi configuration. After the button is pressed, Samla must be configured with the information for which WiFi it should connect to.
A data port, RJ12, where the electricity meter should be connected using the supplied cable for RJ12 meter, RJ45 meter or RJ10 Kamstrup adapter.
Elveta Samla can indicate its status using different colors on the front panel LED. Note that the colors may differ depending on the white-label brand of the product but the default colors are shown in the table below.
| LED Color | Meaning | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow solid light | Samla is starting up | During startup, Samla glows yellow for up to 2 minutes before switching color to show the new status. If Samla continuously shows yellow for more than 2 minutes, try unplugging it so the LED turns off and plug it back in. If the issue persists, contact us at Help Center for assistance. | |
| Blue solid light | Samla is ready to be configured | Samla needs WiFi details to connect to your network. Follow the step-by-step guide to get started with your Samla. | |
| Green solid light | Everything is working fine | Enjoy your data on your dashboard via mobile or computer. | |
| LED Color | Meaning | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off | Samla has no power | Connect Samla to your electricity meter. If the LED is still off, the meter is probably not providing enough power for Samla to function. Connect a USB-C cable to Samla for extra power. | |
| Red solid light | WiFi error | Samla cannot connect to your WiFi network. See the troubleshooting page for more information. | |
| Purple solid light | No Internet | The WiFi network is accessible, but the Internet is not available. See the troubleshooting page for more information. | |
| Blinking green | No meter data | If the LED is blinking green, it means Samla is not receiving data from your electricity meter. See the troubleshooting page for more information. | |
Elveta Samla is designed for Swedish electricity meters with a standard P1 port with RJ12 connector as well as for HAN port with RJ45 connector. It also supports Kamstrup OMNIPOWER® with an adapter called Elveta EA11. If you are unsure about your electricity meter's compatibility, contact us and we will help you.
| Model | Elveta Samla |
| Part Number | ES32 |
| Color | Black |
| Electricity Meter | P1 with RJ12, HAN with RJ45, and Kamstrup OMNIPOWER® with adapter to RJ10. |
| Protocol | IEC 62056-21 and IEC 62056-7-5 |
| Data Level | 3.6V - 5.5V and 24/36V M-Bus |
| Network | WiFi 2.4 GHz |
| Size | 41 x 66 x 21 mm (without antenna) |
| Temperature | -40°C to +70°C (Same as Nordic electricity meters) |
| Power In | 5V, max 250mA from a P1 electricity meter. 24-36V, max 30mA from a HAN electricity meter. USB-C port for extra power is available (USB-C cable is not included). |
| Power Out | 5V, max 50mA (Requires USB-C) |
| In the package | Elveta Samla ES32, antenna, and 60 cm long RJ12-RJ12 cable (for P1) or Elveta Samla ES32, antenna, and 60 cm long RJ12-RJ45 cable (for HAN) |
Elveta Samla K is specifically developed for Kamstrup OMNIPOWER®. It has the same exceptional radio reception and customizability as Samla and it comes with an expansion port for RJ12 (P1).
| Model | Elveta Samla K |
| Part Number | ES3K |
| Color | Svart |
| Electricity Meter | Kamstrup OMNIPOWER® |
| Protocol | IEC 62056-21 och IEC 62056-7-5 |
| Data Level | 4.15V ±0.25V |
| Network | WiFi 2.4 GHz |
| Size | 72 x 55 x 24 mm (utan antenn) |
| Temperature | -40°C till +70°C (Samma som nordiska elmätare) |
| Power In | 4.15V, max 75mA. USB-C-uttag för extra ström under konfiguration finns (USB-C-kabel är inte inkluderad). |
| Expansion Port | RJ12 (P1) for external dongles |
| In the package | Elveta Samla ES3K |
Elveta Samla operates on only 300 mW for normal data collection. This means it does not require external power for P1 and HAN ports, as well as for Kamstrup OMNIPOWER® which supplies up to 311 mW. For Kamstrup OMNIPOWER® without access to external power, an Elveta Samla real-time dongle (see above) and an Elveta Adapter EA11 are required.
| Model | Elveta Adapter |
| Part Number | EA11 |
| Color | Gray (Same color as the electricity meter) |
| Electricity Meter | Kamstrup OMNIPOWER® |
| Data Level | 5V |
| Size | 72 x 72 x 26 mm |
| Temperature | -40°C to +70°C (Same as the electricity meter) |
| Power | 4.15V, max 75mA from the electricity meter (in total with the Elveta Samla) |
| In the package | Elveta Adapter and 60 cm long RJ12-RJ10 cable |
To ensure safe and compliant operation, the USB-C power source connected to this device must meet the following criteria:
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