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Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page iii Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Owner’s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for installing, operating, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting the Conext ComBox Communication and Monitoring Device. Scope The Guide provides safety guidelines, planning, and setup information, procedures for installing the Conext ComBox, as well as information about configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting the unit.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page iv Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM About This Guide Conventions Used The following conventions are used in this guide. DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, can result in death or serious injury.
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Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page vii Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Important Safety Instructions READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - DO NOT DISCARD This guide contains important safety instructions for the Conext ComBox Communication and Monitoring Device that must be followed during installation and configuration procedures.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page viii Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Safety NOTICE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE • All cables connected to the Conext ComBox must run indoors and not be susceptible to lightning strikes. • Turn OFF all devices before connecting cables. The Conext ComBox does not have an ON/OFF switch. • Do not connect an Ethernet cable from the Conext ComBox to the WAN/ MODEM port on the network router. • Do not connect an Ethernet cable plug into a Xanbus port on the Conext ComBox.
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Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 1 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM 1 Overview Chapter 1 describes the features of the Conext ComBox and provides an overview of its physical features and web user interface.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 2 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM 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 XanbusTM-enabled devices and Modbus devices. Operators can configure the system and devices, monitor performance, and access data logs through the web-based user interface.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 3 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Physical Features Physical Features The following illustration shows the Conext ComBox. The tables in the following sections contain descriptions of the connectors, indicators, and data ports on the Conext ComBox Data Ports and Reset Button The data ports and reset are located at the top, front of the Conext ComBox. Their functions are listed in the following table.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 4 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Overview LED Indicator Lights (LEDs) The Power LED flashes slowly (2 flashes per second) during the Conext ComBox application loading and flashes quickly during application initialization. The other LEDs light up one by one as the startup progresses. Once the Conext ComBox is ready, the power LED is on and other LED’s behave as described below. See “Monitoring LEDs” for more information. 1–4 Item Description Power Green LED.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 5 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Physical Features Communication and Power Ports 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item Description 1 Power port. Use an AC/DC power adapter connected to a wall outlet to provide power to the Conext ComBox. 2 Xanbus ports. Plug in a CAT5 cable from Xanbus-enabled devices for communications and/or power to the Conext ComBox. 3 DIN rail sliding catch. Slide up/down to lock/release the Conext ComBox to a DIN rail. 4 RS 485 Modbus port.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 6 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Overview Types of Conext ComBox Networks The Conext ComBox can interface with different LAN devices using wired or wireless connections, so you can configure your Xanbus devices and monitor your power system performance.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 7 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Types of Conext ComBox Networks Conext ComBox with Remote Access You can access the web user interface for the Conext ComBox from a remote computer using the Internet. The Conext ComBox must be connected to a router. The router firewall settings must allow port forwarding, which allows the remote computer to access the Conext ComBox using the router’s IP address and the port number for the Conext ComBox.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 8 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Overview Conext ComBox as a Modbus Slave (RS 485) You can use the Conext ComBox as a Modbus slave where performance data can be sent to a master device, such as a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) or Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system through an RS 485 connection. You can also configure the system devices from the master device.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 9 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Power Sources for the Conext ComBox Power Sources for the Conext ComBox The Conext ComBox consumes an average of 2 W under most operating conditions and up to 10 W maximum. The power sources connected to the Conext ComBox must be capable of providing this power requirement.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 10 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Overview User Interface This section describes the elements of the web-based user interface for the Conext ComBox. This interface is used to check the status of the Conext ComBox, configure, monitor and log data for your network, and perform upgrades. The menu bar contains icons for all functions plus home, close and setup icons. You can also link to the Schneider Electric website.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 11 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM User Interface Home Screen Note: Although the Conext ComBox interface is displayed within a web browser, it does not use web browser functions such as the Back button. All navigation through the interface is done within the main (Home) screen.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 12 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Overview Menu Bar Item Description Returns you to the Home menu. Takes you to the Conext ComBox Setup’s Status Information window. Click the Setup button in the left side menu to open the Conext ComBox Setup screen. In the Conext ComBox Setup screen, you can configure ComBox settings such as Time Zone and Network Settings. For more information, see “Conext ComBox Setup Buttons”.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 13 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM User Interface Links to the Schneider Electric Conext ComBox website. http://www.schneider-electric.com/products/ww/en/7000-solar-offgrid-and-back-up/7030-monitoring/62089-conext-combox/ Closes the Conext ComBox web user interface and logs out. Shows Xanbus Devices of all types in the network. Shows the Battery status for the network. Shows system AC output power, voltage and current.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 14 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Overview Captures the most up-to-date value from a parameter. Sets the time and date in the Conext ComBox. Sets the time zone in the Conext ComBox. Found only in FTP Logger Settings, this button sends a sample log file to an FTP site. Causes a physical indicator on the Xanbus device to flash, light up, or beep, depending on the device.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 15 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM User Interface Monitoring and Logging Functions Item Description Device Shows all power system devices. A yellow flashing device icon indicates a warning. A red flashing icon indicates a fault. Click a device icon to view a system status summary. Battery Shows battery status such as voltage, current, power, temperature, charge cycle information and historical information.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 16 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Overview System Scheduled Maintenance The Conext ComBox is unavailable for approximately three minutes at 3:05 AM daily. During this time, the Conext ComBox performs routine maintenance and does not respond to queries via any of its external interfaces, such as Modbus TCP, RS 485, Web Services, and Web Pages. Data logging is also suspended during this period.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 1 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM 2 Installation Chapter 2 describes how to install, wire, and connect the Conext ComBox to your network.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 2 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Installation Choosing a Location Choose a clean, dry, easily accessible location indoors. If you mount the Conext ComBox on a wall, the recommended height is at eyelevel so that you can clearly see the LEDs and have easy access to the data ports. All the communication ports on the Conext ComBox are accessible from the bottom of the device when mounted on a wall or DIN rail.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 3 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Materials and Tools Required Materials and Tools Required Materials List The following materials are supplied in the Conext ComBox package: ❐ Conext ComBox unit ❐ Conext ComBox Quickstart Guide ❐ Conext ComBox CD includes: • Device Discovery Tool • Conext ComBox Owner’s Guide ❐ AC/DC power adapter (PN: 0J-921-0023-Z) with replaceable multi-plug for North America, Europe, Asia, UK • 5.5 mm diameter (outer, negative), 2.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 4 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Installation Mounting the Conext ComBox Wall Mount To mount the Conext ComBox on a wall: 1. Choose the location for mounting the device. 2. Using the template in the Conext ComBox Quickstart Guide, mark the mounting holes on the wall with a pencil. The holes must be at the same height and 4 7/16 inches (112 mm) apart. 3.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 5 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Mounting the Conext ComBox 4. Place the Conext ComBox on the mounting screws, and confirm a snug fit before going to the next step. 5. Connect the wiring and cables. Go to “Wiring the RS 485 Modbus Connector for Power to the Conext ComBox” on page 2–14.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 6 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Installation DIN Rail Mount A standard 35-mm “top hat” DIN rail (EN50022) must be used for mounting. To mount the Conext ComBox on the DIN Rail: 1. Choose the location for mounting the device. 2. Using heavy duty scissors or a diagonal cutter, cut both ends of the side tab on one end of the Conext ComBox. Side tab 3. Break off the side tab. You may need to use pliers for this. 4.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 7 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Wiring the RS 485 Modbus Connector for Data Communication to the Conext ComBox Wiring the RS 485 Modbus Connector for Data Communication to the Conext ComBox The RS 485 Modbus connector provides three terminals to wire communication cables to the Conext ComBox. The five-terminal RS 485 connector uses the first three terminals for a data cable. The cable has a size of 16–24 AWG with 1.5 mm2–0.25 mm2 wires.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 8 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Installation Modbus versus Xanbus The RS 485 Modbus connection and Xanbus cable connection provide data communication from the network and devices to the Conext ComBox. Communication with Modbus devices is handled through the RS 485 or 10/100 Ethernet connection on the Conext ComBox while communication with Xanbus components occurs through the Xanbus ports of Xanbus-enabled devices.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 9 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Wiring the Dry Contact Connector Wiring the Dry Contact Connector Wiring instructions for dry contact wiring for SELV devices is included in this section. The dry contact connector is intended to control the trigger of SELV devices such as small DC fans or external AC or DC relays. It does not provide power to the Conext ComBox.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 10 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Installation Connecting the Conext ComBox to an Ethernet Network Note: The computer and network router may remain powered at this stage in the process. If not already powered, make sure these two devices are on before proceeding. Before connecting a computer and router to the Conext ComBox, make sure it meets the following prerequisites.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 11 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Connecting the Conext ComBox to an Ethernet Network Step 1: Turn on the computer and router. Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Ethernet cable supplied Step 5 4. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable (supplied) to the LAN port on the network router. At this stage, the network router should be on but the LED showing port activity on the router will not show any indication. 5. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Conext ComBox.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 12 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Installation Turning On the Conext ComBox The Conext ComBox must be wired into an Ethernet connection before it is powered up. Follow the sequence of steps in “Connecting the Conext ComBox to an Ethernet Network” on page 2–10. To turn on the Conext ComBox: 1. Connect a power source to the Conext ComBox.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 13 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Turning On the Conext ComBox Connecting the AC/DC Power Adapter DANGER ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD Use only the AC/DC Power Adapter supplied with this Conext ComBox unit. When ordering a replacement, reference PN: 0J-921-0023-Z. Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury. To use the AC/DC power adapter supplied with the Conext ComBox as a power source: 1.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 14 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Installation Wiring the RS 485 Modbus Connector for Power to the Conext ComBox To use the Modbus RS 485 connector to provide power to the Conext ComBox, use the following procedure. When powering the Conext ComBox through the 24 V DC terminals on the RS 485 connector, use a power supply (AC/DC or DC/ DC) that provides galvanic isolation to meet the required SELV connections.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 15 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Turning On the Conext ComBox 7. Insert the ferrules into the Modbus connector’s wire terminals as shown. 3/8 in. (10 mm) 0 V (–) 1A DC fuse on the positive wire 24 V (+) power supply Note: The polarity of the wires is shown above and on the unit. 8. Secure the wires by tightening the screws on the terminal. 9. Plug the Modbus connector into the RS 485 port of the Conext ComBox. 10. Turn on the 24 V DC power supply. 11.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 16 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Installation Finding the Conext ComBox on the Network After the Conext ComBox is wired into and powered up on a LAN, it will exist as a LAN device at an IP address. The following procedure describes how to find the Conext ComBox LAN address. To find the Conext ComBox on your network: 1. Load the Conext ComBox CD (supplied) in the computer.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 17 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Finding the Conext ComBox on the Network • Open a web browser. • Enter the Conext ComBox Web Address in the URL field. • Press Enter on the keyboard. The Conext ComBox user interface Login window appears. 6. Enable all antivirus software including firewall protection software. 7. To complete configuration of your Conext ComBox, go to the “Configuration” section.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 18 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Installation Changing the ComBox Language You can change the language appearing on the screens. NOTE: After the language is changed, it will apply to all units connected to the ComBox. 1. In the Login Screen’s Language drop down list, choose a language and click APPLY. The Language Change warning screen appears. 2.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 19 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Logging in to the Conext ComBox Web User Interface Using a USB Thumb Drive After clicking PROCEED, wait for the ComBox to reboot. The new language appears after the reboot.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 20 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Installation 8. Click the Connect button shown within System Information. The web browser opens up and the Conext ComBox user interface Login window appears. Note that this will only work if your computer is on the same Local Area Network as the Conext ComBox.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 1 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM 3 Configuration Chapter 3 describes how to configure settings for the Conext ComBox. It also includes how to connect devices to the Xanbus network.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 2 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Configuration Configuration Steps To complete Conext ComBox setup, you must successfully complete the procedures in the Installation section. Make sure the Conext ComBox is connected, the Power LED is on, and the Status LED is off. Your Xanbus devices should still be in standby mode. When you log in to the web user interface, most of the setup information appears automatically with their default values.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 3 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Logging In Logging In The first time you log in to the Conext ComBox web user interface, use the default User name: admin and Password: password. NOTE: See “Two Types of Accounts” below. admin password Two Types of Accounts User name Password Privileges admin password System-level access. Allows read and write access to settings on the Conext ComBox as well as Xanbus devices.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 4 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Configuration The Home screen (also called the System Diagram screen) appears after logging in successfully. Figure 3-1 Home Screen (or System Diagram Screen) Once you log in, click 3–4 in the menu bar to change the password.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 5 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Changing the Admin Password Changing the Admin Password Change the password from the default “password” as soon as possible. Changing the Admin password To change the Conext ComBox Admin Password: 1. In the menu bar, click 2. Click . in the left side menu. 3. Under Conext ComBox Settings, click Change Admin Password. 4. Enter the Old Password. 5. Enter your New Password.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 6 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Configuration Recovering the Admin password To recover a Password: If you forget the password, click Recover Lost Password in the Login window. An e-mail will be sent to the designated e-mail address(es) containing the current or a random temporary password for your Conext ComBox. . Note: You must have the Conext ComBox E-mail Settings configured and connected to the internet for this feature to work.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 7 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Changing the Time Changing the Time WARNING PHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD Be careful when changing the Conext ComBox time setting. It will override any time settings on individual Xanbus-enabled devices in the network. The time represents the entire system. Any appliance or equipment that is timecontrolled by a Xanbus device, such as a generator connected to an AGS, can inadvertently turn on at the wrong time.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 8 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Configuration Using Network Time You can choose to use the network time for your Conext ComBox system. Note: If you enable this option, it will replace any manual settings you set under Time and Zone at the next update according to the SNTP poll setting. To use the network time and date: 1. In the menu bar, click 2. Click . in the left side menu. 3. Under Conext ComBox settings, click Network Time (SNTP). 4.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 9 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Changing E-Mail Settings Changing E-Mail Settings Mailer Status Activate or deactivate e-mailing features. When enabled, a user who forgets a password when trying to log in can have the Conext ComBox send the current password or a randomly generated temporary password by e-mail. E-mail Server Address Specify the mail server address provided by the Internet service provider. It has the format mailserver.yourdomain.com.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 10 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Configuration E-mail Server Port Specify the port number used by a computer to transmit electronic data through the Internet. The number 25 is typically reserved for e-mail. E-mail Recipients Enter multiple e-mail addresses separated by a comma and no space. Any address listed here will receive email messages generated by the Conext ComBox. E-mail Authentication Enable or disable an external e-mail’s authentication settings.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 11 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Connecting the Conext ComBox to the Xanbus Network Connecting the Conext ComBox to the Xanbus Network After you have installed and configured the Conext ComBox, you can add the Xanbus devices. The Conext ComBox application automatically discovers new devices, and Modbus addresses are assigned according to the starting address configuration settings.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 12 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Configuration Note: Xanbus is a valid power source for the Conext ComBox. However, for first-time setup, using Xanbus as a power source is not recommended. The Conext ComBox clock will override the other Xanbus devices’ clocks and could trigger unintentional time-based events. Therefore, DO NOT connect the Conext ComBox to the Xanbus network prior to setting up the internal clock of the Conext ComBox.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 13 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Connecting the Conext ComBox to the Xanbus Network Xanbus network terminators Be sure to terminate the Xanbus network with Xanbus network terminators at both ends. When the Conext ComBox starts communicating with other Xanbus-enabled devices on the network, the Xanbus LED will go on. The Conext ComBox is now ready to configure, control, and monitor the devices connected on the Xanbus network.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 14 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Configuration Changing Conext ComBox Settings The procedures for configuring the other Conext ComBox Settings are described in the following sections. To change Conext ComBox Settings: 1. In the menu bar, click 2. Click . in the left side menu. You will see a screen similar to the one shown below. 3. Click the setting type you want to change. That portion of the window expands to display the change options for that setting.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 15 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Changing Conext ComBox Settings General Settings Changing the device name The default Device Friendly Name is the device’s serial number assigned at the factory. It is good practice to change this default to a user-friendly name. To change the device name: 1. Replace the default value using alphanumeric characters. 2. Click to save the setting. 3. To recall the previous value, click Rebooting the Conext ComBox .
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 16 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Configuration Change User Password Settings The Change User Password setting applies only to the Conext ComBox user account. 1. Enter the Old Password. 2. Enter your New Password. The password should contain at least eight alphanumeric (0-9, a-z, A-Z) characters with no special characters and spaces. Passwords are case-sensitive and the maximum length is 32 characters. 3. Enter the New Password (confirm) again. 4. Click Submit.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 17 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Changing Conext ComBox Settings TCP/IP Settings By default, the Use DHCP parameter is set to Yes. By enabling DHCP, the four parameters (TCP/IP Address, TCP/IP Net Mask, Gateway Address, and DNS Server Address) are filled automatically. If the Use DHCP parameter is set to No, you have to manually fill the four parameters with static IP addresses.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 18 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Configuration E-mail Reporting 3–18 Email System Report Activate or deactivate system reporting features. When activated (Yes), system reports are sent electronically to recipients listed in E-Mail Recipients under E-mail Settings. System Report Include (Included) or exclude (Not Included) certain categories in the system reports that are being sent.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 19 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Changing Conext ComBox Settings Email Device Report Activate or deactivate device-specific reporting features. When activated (Yes), device reports are sent electronically to recipients listed in E-Mail Recipients under E-mail Settings. Email Report Frequency Change the frequency of reporting by day, week, or month. Email Report Day For weekly reporting, choose a day of the week to receive system reports.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 20 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Configuration Web If you want Web access to the Conext ComBox: • In Web Server Access, select HTTP and then click . If you do not want Web access to the Conext ComBox: • In Web Server Access, select Disabled and then click . The default value of the Web Server Port is 80. If this value is changed to 8080, you must append the URL address with “:8080” at the end of the IP address.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 21 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Changing Conext ComBox Settings FTP Note: This setting is for advanced users only. Use for updating firmware The FTP User 1 Name and FTP User 1 Password are used for firmware upgrades. By default, the password is the same as the user name so it must be changed Important: For upgrades go to http://www.schneider-electric.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 22 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Configuration FTP Logger This setting allows the user to push event and detected fault logs to an FTP site. FTP Log Enable Activate or deactivate FTP logging features. When activated (Enable), FTP logs are sent electronically to an FTP site. FTP Log Destination Address Specify a valid FTP site. FTP Log Username Specify the FTP site’s valid user name. FTP Log Password Specify the FTP site’s valid password in the (New) field.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 23 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Changing Conext ComBox Settings Dry Contact Relay You can set the Relay Mode of Operation to Automatic so that the relay will automatically go on if a fault is detected in the system. To manually control the mode of operation so that the relay is always on (or off), select On (or Off).
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 24 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Configuration Xanbus Communications The Xanbus Bit Rate parameter for the Conext ComBox has two possible values: 125 and 250 Kbps. The default value for the Xanbus Bit Rate is 250 Kbps. XW system devices and components require a 250 Kbps bit rate. You cannot change the bit rate for XW system devices and components. When this setting is changed, reboot the Conext ComBox for the new setting to take effect.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 25 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Changing Conext ComBox Settings Modbus Communications All of the RS 485 and Modbus settings for the Conext ComBox can be changed as necessary. The default value for the Modbus TCP Port is 502 and the Server Modbus Address is 201. Select Listening in Modbus TCP Enabled to enable Modbus communication.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 26 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Configuration Modbus Byte Order You can configure the Conext ComBox to change the Modbus byte and word ordering for packed ASCII strings, and 32-bit values. There are two settings for Modbus Byte Order: 1. Least Significant byte/word first (LSB First) 2. Most Significant byte/word first (MSB First) Select the appropriate setting for your Modbus network. The following are examples of how the settings operate.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 27 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Changing Conext ComBox Settings Modbus Address List Use this function to change the Modbus address of a device. The Conext ComBox automatically assigns addresses when it is installed, but individual values can be changed as necessary. The default addresses are assigned per device type. Note: To change the initial starting address settings, see “Modbus Address Enumeration”. To change a device Modbus address: 1.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 28 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Configuration To reset all of the device Modbus addresses to their default values: ◆ In Modbus Address List, click Reset Addresses. Modbus Address Enumeration Use this setting to change the initial starting Modbus addresses for device types. The Conext ComBox automatically assigns starting addresses when it is installed but the starting values can be changed as you wish.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 29 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Changing Conext ComBox Settings To change device type starting addresses: 1. In Modbus Device Address Enumeration, click have the current information. for the device type to ensure you 2. Enter the new starting value for the device type and click . Note: Valid Modbus addresses can be from 1 to 247. The rest of the numbers are assigned special meanings. 3.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 30 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Configuration Resetting the Conext ComBox to Factory Settings If you need to return the Conext ComBox to all of the original factory settings, you can perform a reset. To reset the Conext ComBox to original factory settings: 1. Turn off the Conext ComBox by shutting it down properly (as shown on page 3–15) and then disconnecting all its power sources. Make sure the Power LED is off. Wait ten seconds before the next step.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 31 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Changing Device Settings Changing Device Settings Before making any changes familiarise yourself thoroughly with the effects of changing the power system settings. NOTICE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE • Consult the device’s Owner’s Guide when changing the device’s settings. • Make sure the device connected on the Xanbus or Modbus network is in standby mode before changing settings.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 32 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Configuration The Device Summary Table screen opens. If there are more than one of the same device type, the devices will be listed in the summary table. 4. Click the device you want to change from the summary table. The Device Status screen opens. 5. Click in the left side menu. You will see a list of Device Settings for that type of device. 6. Click 3–32 to expand the Controls setting.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 33 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Changing Device Settings 7. Change the Operating Mode parameter to Standby. 8. Click to save the setting. To change a Device Setting after putting the device on Standby: 1. After putting a device on Standby mode, proceed to change the device’s other settings. In the example below, the XW inverter/charger device has the following Device Settings you can change. Important: Device settings for each Xanbus device vary.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 34 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Configuration Cascading Parameters and Copy Configuration Features Using Cascading Parameters Xanbus-enabled devices are typically configured one at a time. However, because devices often have common settings, cascading parameters can simplify and speed up system configuration.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 35 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Changing Device Settings 5. Click to expand the device setting. 6. Click the check box to enable the setting. If the box is already checked then cascading is already set up and no further action is necessary. 7. Click to save the change.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 36 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Configuration 5. Click to expand the device setting. 6. From the drop-down box, select the device to which you want to copy the settings. 7. Click to copy the settings.
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Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 38 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Configuration Upgrading Firmware You can perform firmware upgrades for your Conext ComBox and Xanbus-enabled devices when they are available for download. You can download them from the Schneider Electric Conext ComBox website at http://www.schneider-electric.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 39 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Upgrading Firmware Installing Conext ComBox Upgrades from a Thumb Drive To install an upgrade for the Conext ComBox using a thumb drive: 1. Connect the thumb drive to a computer with Internet access. There must be only one .bdl file on the thumb drive. If there are two or more .bdl files, there is no guarantee which .bdl file will be chosen. 2. In a Web browser, go to http://www.schneider-electric.
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Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 41 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Upgrading Firmware Installing Conext ComBox Upgrades Remotely Note: Your web browser may not support the upgrade function. Use Chrome 18.x or later, IE 10.x or later, Firefox 12 or later, or Safari 5.x or later for Conext ComBox upgrades. To install a Conext ComBox upgrade remotely: 1. In a web browser, go to http://www.schneider-electric.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 42 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Configuration 8. Click Upload. You are automatically prompted with a warning dialog box. Click OK. As the bundle is transferred to the Conext ComBox, progress is indicated in percentage, and a message screen indicates when the file transfer has been completed successfully. When the bundle file has transferred to the Conext ComBox, the files in the bundle are automatically extracted and reprogramming of the Conext ComBox begins.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 43 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Upgrading Firmware 9. Clear your computer’s web browser cache after the upgrade before you log back in to the Conext ComBox’s web user interface. See “Clearing a web browser’s cache” on page 3–39. 10. Reboot the Conext ComBox. See “Rebooting the Conext ComBox” on page 3–15.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 44 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Configuration 4. Click in the left side menu. If a new bootloader is included in the bundle file, you are automatically prompted to update the Conext ComBox bootloader. When you click OK, you will see a series of bootloader upgrade progress screens similar to what is shown in the next page.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 45 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Upgrading Firmware After the bootloader upgrade is complete, the Conext ComBox restarts automatically. 5. Clear your computer’s web browser cache after this upgrade before you log back in to the Conext ComBox’s web user interface. See “Clearing a web browser’s cache” on page 3–39.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 46 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Configuration 8. Once the file is successfully transferred to the Conext ComBox, go to the Xanbus Device Upgrades section. 9. In Device, click to load the latest list of devices. 10. Select the Device you want to upgrade from the drop-down list. You can click to confirm you have selected the device you want. When you click the icon, some type of visual and/or audio indicators on the selected device will flash. 11.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 1 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM 4 Monitoring Chapter 4 describes the many ways the Conext ComBox can monitor system components.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 2 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Monitoring Monitoring LEDs LED indicators allow you to monitor the functioning of the Conext ComBox. There are five LEDs in the upper right corner of the Conext ComBox: • Power • Memory • Xanbus • Modbus • Status All LED indicators are green except for the amber Status indicator. Startup The Power LED flashes slowly when the Conext ComBox application is loading and flashes quickly during application initialization.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 3 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Monitoring LEDs Operating Mode The LED states and descriptions are listed in the following table.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 4 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Monitoring Monitoring Conext ComBox Status Information You can view the current settings for the Conext ComBox without making changes. To view Conext ComBox Status Information: 1. Click 2. Click in the menu bar. in the left side menu. You will see the screen shown below. 3. Click the setting type you want to view. The selected setting expands to display the options for that setting as shown in the following screen.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 5 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Monitoring Conext ComBox Status Information Conext ComBox Version Displays information about the Conext ComBox firmware. It shows the application version and its build date. It also shows the bootloader version and its build date. Device Information Displays information about the Conext ComBox hardware such as the Device name. It shows the model number, serial number, and hardware revision number.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 6 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Monitoring Monitoring System Components The system components are: Devices, Battery, Loads, Grid, Solar, and Generator. • Devices - refers to the Xanbus units, such as inverters, chargers, charge controllers, automatic generator starters (AGS), and system control panels (SCP). • Battery - refers to the total energy stored in the battery system. It monitors energy during charging as well as discharging.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 7 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Monitoring System Components Devices When you click the Devices icon , you obtain direct access to all individual Xanbus-enabled devices, allowing you to monitor and configure the settings of each Xanbus-enabled device. Your commands are communicated from the web user interface to each device, effectively controlling them remotely. To access a Xanbus-enabled device: 1. Click the Devices icon from the home screen or menu bar.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 8 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Monitoring 3. Click the specific device listed in the summary table that you want to monitor or change settings. The Device Status screen opens. use for information and monitoring use for control and configuration The Device Status screen is the initial screen. Click in the left side menu if you want to return to this screen after navigating away from it.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 9 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Monitoring System Components 4. Click in the left side menu, if you want general energy-related information gathered by the device, such as energy consumption, output, and load. 5. Click in the left side menu, if you want information about faults and warnings reported by the device. NOTICE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE • Consult the device’s Owner’s Guide when changing the device’s settings.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 10 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Monitoring 6. Click in the left side menu. You will see a list of Device Settings for that type of device. 7. Before making any changes, put the device on standby mode. See “To set a device in Standby mode:” on page 3–30. 8. Change the settings accordingly. See “To change a Device Setting after putting the device on Standby:” on page 3–32.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 11 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Monitoring System Components Note: For a description of each graph element refer to the following table on page 4–12.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 12 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Monitoring Graph Element Description Aggregate Energy Information Displays total energy used by the system component. It accumulates data on a daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, and lifetime basis. Real-Time System Readings Data Area X-Axis Y-Axis Data Series • Daily aggregates information collected at the start of the day (12:00AM), up to the most recently completed hour.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 13 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Monitoring System Components Graph Element Interval Setting Description The interval setting changes the Y-axis label to one of four choices: Hours, Days, Months, or Years. By default, the graph displays bars. You have the option to display a line graph simply by selecting the check box next to the Line Graph. Graph Type Setting To open a graph and use its interactive features: 1.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 14 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Monitoring 3. To change the X-axis label, click the Interval drop down button and select Hours, Days, Months, or Years. 4. To change the time reference of Series 2 (or Series 1), click the link to open the calendar selector app and choose a date. Close the calendar selector app by clicking the close button on the top-right corner of the app.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 15 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Monitoring System Components Interpreting a Load Energy Graph This graph compares energy consumed by system loads versus energy received from the utility grid. Observation #1: The loads are receiving pass-through energy from the grid. Observation #2: How can the system continue to power the loads when there is no more grid input? It is still possible because the system also receives power from the sun.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 16 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Monitoring Interpreting a Grid Energy Graph This graph compares energy that is exported back to the utility grid (Series 1) versus energy that is taken by the system on the same day from the utility grid (Series 2). Observation #1: The system takes energy from the grid. Observation #2:The sun is shining and the solar harvest is yielding enough surplus energy that the system is able to sell to the grid.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 17 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Monitoring System Components Interpreting a Solar Energy Graph 1 This graph compares PV Input energy versus energy used by the loads (Series 2). Observation #2: This is a typical sunny day trend. Observation #1: Load energy consumption is steady through the day. Important: This graph is from a solar grid-tied backup system and is shown for illustration purposes only.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 18 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Monitoring Interpreting a Solar Energy Graph 2 This graph compares energy that is stored by the system for a whole month from harvesting solar energy (Series 1) versus energy that is used by the loads (Series 2). Observation #1: The trend is representative of a system that typically uses energy from both the grid and solar.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 19 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Monitoring System Components Interpreting a Generator Energy Graph The below illustration shows an energy graph for April 15, 2013, comparing the total generator input versus battery discharge for a site operating in a diesel cycle charging application. The baseload was approximately 10-12 KW average throughout the day, represented by the blue bars.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 20 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Monitoring Managing Data Logs Data logging is an integral function of the Conext ComBox. Data logs record vital information about the electrical system including information about devices in the Xanbus network. Information such as energy consumption, battery charging status, grid energy output, generator output, and system fault detections cannot be displayed in a useful manner without taking data out of data logs.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 21 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Managing Data Logs Custom Logs The Conext ComBox records custom data logs and stores them in the SD card inserted in the micro-SD port. You can display this information by clicking the Logging button. To access the custom Logging information: 1. In the menu bar, click 2. Click . in the left side menu. A screen, similar to the example shown below, displays. 3. Click Custom Logging Status to display logging information.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 22 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Monitoring The Custom Logging Setup allows you to enable and disable logging. You can change logging intervals and choose devices and the associated events that get recorded in the logs. Currently, you can record up to 20 parameters. Accessing and Downloading Log Files Log files are saved internally using onboard memory and externally using a micro-SD card.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 23 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Managing Data Logs There are two data sources: Energy And Event Logs and Custom Data Logs. The energy and event logs are stored internally in the Conext ComBox memory and the custom data logs are stored in an external micro-SD card. Go through the folders on the left side of the screen to search for log files. The folders represent device names and are organized by year and the numerical month.
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Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 1 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM 5 Troubleshooting Chapter 5 describes event and alert indicators and resolutions to issues that might be encountered when installing or operating the Conext ComBox.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 2 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Troubleshooting Viewing Xanbus Device Faults and Warnings If the Devices icon on the Conext ComBox home screen is flashing red or orange, it indicates that one or more Xanbus devices has a fault (red) or warning (orange).
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 3 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Viewing Xanbus Device Faults and Warnings To determine the cause of the fault or warning: 1. Click the flashing red or orange Devices icon to open the Devices page. 2. Click the device with the fault or warning you want to examine. In this example, click MPPT, with the fault (red) to open the SCP Device Summary Table.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 4 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Troubleshooting 3. Click or the device name to view the device details. 4. Click Events.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 5 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Viewing Xanbus Device Faults and Warnings 5. Select the Event Type. You can choose one of these options: Active Faults, Historical Faults, Active Warnings, or Historical Warnings. In the following example, Active Faults has been selected to get a list of the current active faults. 6. Mouse over the fault name to get a detailed description of the fault.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 6 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Viewing ComBox Events You can use the system event list to troubleshoot the ComBox operation. The system event list only shows events from today. 1. Click in the menu bar. 2. Click Events in the left side menu. 3. Select Events in System Event Type. The events are listed in chronological order. Use the scroll bar to navigate through the list. Note that system events show only the events for the current day.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 7 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Browsing Event and Fault Log Files 3. Select Faults and Warnings in System Event Type. Browsing Event and Fault Log Files 1. Click in the menu bar. 2. Click Browse in the left side menu. 3. In Data Source, select Energy and Event Logs. 4. Click the root folder to expand the file tree.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 8 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Troubleshooting The root folder contains the following folders: • A Diagnosis folder, which contains diagnostic data for use by Schneider Electric only, • An Energy folder, which contains energy log data for the attached Xanbus devices. • One or more yearly folders containing event and fault log data. 5.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 9 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Browsing Energy Log Files 7. Left click a log file (for example, 20130519.evt.txt, the event log for 19th May 2013). The log file displays in the right-hand preview pane of the System Log Browser. 8. To open the log file in a separate browser window, left-click the File Link at the top of the preview pane. 9.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 10 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Troubleshooting 5. Click the Energy folder to expand the Energy sub-directory. 6. Click the year sub-directory to review data for the specified year, for example, 2013.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 11 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Browsing Energy Log Files Energy data is arranged into file groups arranged into directories by device type and identifier, for example: GT1788172: GT device with ID 1788172 HVMPPT842343: MPPT-80 device with unique identifier 842343, etc.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 12 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Troubleshooting The System Log Browser preview pane displays the energy (in WattHours) generated on the XW AC1 output for each hour of the day. 8. To open the log file in a separate browser window, left-click the File Link at the top of the preview pane. 9. To save the log file to a local copy on your computer, right-click the File link at the top of the preview pane and select Save link as...
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 13 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Symptom Device Discovery Tool The Conext ComBox cannot find the is not listed in the Conext ComBox. results list from the search. Solution Check to see if the Power indicator is on. Check all Conext ComBox connections to make sure they are secure. Check the configuration settings. See “Changing Conext ComBox Settings” on page 3–14. Check that there are no faults with the Ethernet cables.
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Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 1 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM A Specifications Appendix A contains the electrical, mechanical, and environmental specifications for the Conext ComBox Communication and Monitoring Device. Note: All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 3 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM General Specifications General Specifications Weight (device only) 250 g (0.6 lb) Dimensions (device only) (W × H × D) 6.7 × 4.5 × 2.1 inches (169 × 114 × 54 mm) Shipping package dimensions (includes device, CD, cables, adapters, connectors, screws, Quickstart Guide) 12.6 × 9.6 × 3.1inches (320 × 245 × 80 mm) Shipping package weight 2 kg (4.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 4 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Specifications Regulatory Approvals EMC immunity EN61000-6-1 EMC emissions EN61000-6-3, FCC Part 15 Class B, Ind. Canada ICES-003 Class B Substances / environmental RoHS Schneider Electric Products that work with the Conext ComBox • • • • • • • • A–4 Conext XW Inverter / Chargers: 230 V/50 Hz • XW 4024 Product No. 865-1045 • XW 4548 Product No. 865-1040 • XW 6048 Product No. 865-1035 120/240 V/60 Hz • XW 4024 Product No.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 5 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Physical Dimensions Physical Dimensions Front View 6.7 in. (169 mm) Side View 4.5 in. (144 mm) 2.1 in.
Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 6 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Specifications Bottom View Back View 1.5 in.
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Conext_ComBox_Owners_Guide.book Page 8 Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 AM Schneider Electric www.schneider-electric.com For other country details please contact your local Schneider Electric Sales Representative or visit the Schneider Electric website at: http://www.schneider-electric.com/sites/corporate/en/support/operations/local-operations/local-operations.
