Schneider Electric Conext ComBox Communications Device – The Conext™ ComBox is a powerful communications and monitoring device for installers and operators of Conext solar systems. It features an integrated web server, enabling graphical displays of system daily, monthly and lifetime energy data to be viewed using a simple web browser or Android™ tablet device. Installers can change or configure the settings of Conext devices through the user-interface on the ComBox and respond to system email alerts promptly. A user-configurable data logger and integrated FTP server provides the system owner with powerful analytics tool for data download and analysis. Modbus™ interface on the ComBox links Conext devices with third party systems through RS-485 or Ethernet ports. For large multi-cluster systems, the ComBox can be setup in a master-slave configuration. Conext ComBox easily connects with Conext Insight to enable you to remotely monitor a portfolio of sites from any internet connected device like a laptop or a tablet.
Electrical Specifications:
Communication interfaces
- Xanbus Connector: 2 x RJ45 Products Supported: Conext™ XW+, SW, MPPT 60-150, MPPT 80-600, AGS, SCP, Battery monitor
- Ethernet Connector: 1 x RJ45, 10 / 100 MBPS Server: FTP, Web, Modbus TCP/IP slave, SMTP, SNTP, Auto discovery: DPWS
- RS485 Modbus (1 x Connector: Screw 5-terminal, 16-24AWG, 2-wire serial, 19200 bps)
Data Interfaces:
- USB 2.0-Host Connector: USB-A, Protocols: MSD (firmware upgrades and device locator)
- USB 2.0-Device Connector: USB-mini B, Protocols: MSD (data extraction)
- Power supply options
- DC input Certified / Listed / CE, using a 6.5 mm power plug, 9 – 24 Vdc (universal multi-pin AC adapter included)
- Power consumption <2 W typical / 10 W peak
- Xanbus When connected to Conext™ XW+ or MPPT 80 600
- RS485 connector 24 Vdc input(safety extra low-voltage only)
Memory:
- Internal 96 MB flash
- External Micro-SD Card (2GB or more, class 2 or better recommended) Conext ComBox Android tablet application* Software Minimum Android version 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), download via Google Play Hardware Minimum tablet screen size (7”, 1024 x 600, e.g. Acer Iconia Tab A100, Acer Iconia Tab A500, Google NexusTM 7, Asus Transformer TF700T, Samsung Galaxy Tab*2 10.1)
General Specifications:
- Weight 0.25 kg (0.55 lb)
- Dimensions (H x W x D) 11.4 x 16.9 x 5.4 cm (4.5 x 6.7 x 2.1 in)
- Housing/mounting system ABS Plastic / DIN-rail: 35 mm, Wall-mount: 2-screw
- IP rating/mounting Location IP 20, NEMA 1, Indoor only
- Status display 5 x LEDs
- Temperature Operating: -4 to 122 °F (-20 to 50 °C) / storage: -40 to 185 °F (-40 to 85 °C)
- Humidity Operating: < 95%, non-condensing / storage: < 95%
- Part number 865-1058
Features:
- Programmable dry contact relay Screw 3-terminal, 16-24 AWG, NC-Com-NO, Form: Class 2, 24 Vdc 4 A max
- Graphical user interface Internet Browser, Android tablet app
- Remote firmware upgrades Yes (ComBox and connected Xanbus devices)
- Custom datalogger Yes (requires Micro-SD card)
- Warranty 5 years Number of Xanbus devices Up to 20 (depending on device type)
