Installation Guide

Overview
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Overview
The Conext ComBox Communication and Monitoring Device is a multi-function
communication device that provides an overall view of system performance for
residential power monitoring systems. It also provides a communications
gateway between a network of Xanbus
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-enabled devices and Modbus devices.
Operators can configure the system and devices, monitor performance, and
access data logs through the web-based user interface. A Modbus interface can
link the Conext ComBox with third-party software packages and building
management systems, and a Micro-SD card slot provides additional data storage
capability.
Other features of the Conext ComBox include:
• Compatibility—connects directly to Xanbus-enabled devices
• Real-time clock—keeps time for the entire system
• Non-volatile memory—preserves the latest Conext ComBox settings if power
is interrupted or network communication is disrupted.
• Firmware storage and upgrade capability—uses the Conext ComBox to
upgrade or downgrade firmware for Xanbus-enabled devices on the
network.
• Cloud storage capability—Save and synchronize settings with the Conext
Insight cloud service.
Compatible Xanbus™ Components
The Conext ComBox works with several Schneider Electric products including:
• Xantrex XW Inverter/Chargers
• Xantrex XW Automatic Generator Start System Control Panel (SCP)
• Xantrex XW Automatic Generator Start Automatic Generator Start (AGS)
• Conext SW Inverter/Chargers
• Xantrex XW Automatic Generator Start MPPT 60 150 Solar Charge
Controllers
• Xantrex XW Automatic Generator Start MPPT 80 600 Solar Charge
Controllers
• Conext Battery Monitor
• Conext TX Grid-Tie Solar Inverters
• Grid-Tie-AUS Series Grid-Tie Solar Inverters
Note: For details on specific models supported, see the “Specifications”
section. The Conext ComBox supports up to a maximum of 20 devices on a
Xanbus network depending on the device types.