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Symphonie® iPackACCESS | LTE-G - Solar

Integrate real-time meteorological data into your SCADA system with the iPackACCESS communications module.

  LTE-G, GLOBAL - AT&T- SOLAR (#16806) LTE-G, GLOBAL - WINDLINX - SOLAR (#16808)
Description  
Accessory type Communications + power module for SymphoniePRO data loggers Communications + power module for SymphoniePRO data loggers
Applications Delivery of real-time (1 Hz sample) and statistical meteorological data for resource assessment, power performance testing, long-term monitoring, and/or forecasting Delivery of real-time (1 Hz sample) and statistical meteorological data for resource assessment, power performance testing, long-term monitoring, and/or forecasting
Instrument compatibility SymphoniePRO data loggers SymphoniePRO data loggers
Functions Delivery of meteorological data via:
  • Modbus TCP server, email, and/or MetLink* available over Ethernet
  • LTE-G cellular modem
  • Supports up to 4 simultaneous Modbus TCP/MetLink connections
  • Supports remote configuration and firmware updates to data logger and iPackACCESS via MetLink*
  • Automatic synchronization of data logger's real-time clock via GPS and/or internet time (NTP) server*
  • Automatic delivery of logged data via email
    *Functionality available exclusively via Ethernet interface
Delivery of meteorological data via:
  • Modbus TCP server, email, and/or MetLink* available over Ethernet
  • LTE-G cellular modem
  • Supports up to 4 simultaneous Modbus TCP/MetLink connections
  • Supports remote configuration and firmware updates to data logger and iPackACCESS via MetLink*
  • Automatic synchronization of data logger's real-time clock via GPS and/or internet time (NTP) server*
  • Automatic delivery of logged data via email
    *Functionality available exclusively via Ethernet interface
Data Collection  
Software Configuration via data logger desktop software on Windows PC (SymphoniePRO Desktop Application (SPD)) Configuration via data logger desktop software on Windows PC (SymphoniePRO Desktop Application (SPD))
Data delivery Data available via Modbus TCP server:
  • Real-time, 1 Hz sample data from all channels
  • Statistical values at user-selected time interval configured in the data logger (1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes)*
    Raw logger data files available:
  • by email and/or MetLink via Ethernet interface (SCADA network connection)
  • by email only via cellular modem
  • locally via logger USB connection or SD card
Data available via Modbus TCP server:
  • Real-time, 1 Hz sample data from all channels
  • Statistical values at user-selected time interval configured in the data logger (1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes)*
    Raw logger data files available:
  • by email and/or MetLink via Ethernet interface (SCADA network connection)
  • by email only via cellular modem
  • locally via logger USB connection or SD card
Configuration  
User interface
  • Status reporting via data logger user interface
  • Configuration via data logger desktop software on Windows PC (SymphoniePRO Desktop Application (SPD))
  • Status reporting via data logger user interface
  • Configuration via data logger desktop software on Windows PC (SymphoniePRO Desktop Application (SPD))
Configurable parameters
  • Modbus secure client list to prevent unauthorized access by limiting the acceptable IP addresses for incoming connections (up to 10 allowable addresses)
  • Network configuration parameters
  • DHCP capable
  • Modbus secure client list to prevent unauthorized access by limiting the acceptable IP addresses for incoming connections (up to 10 allowable addresses)
  • Network configuration parameters
  • DHCP capable
Connections  
Communication ports
  • Weatherproof Ethernet connector (RJ45) for connection to SCADA system
  • DB25 connector for interface to data logger
  • QMA (f) connector for GPS antenna
  • SMA (f) connector for cellular antenna
  • Weatherproof Ethernet connector (RJ45) for connection to SCADA system
  • DB25 connector for interface to data logger
  • QMA (f) connector for GPS antenna
  • SMA (f) connector for cellular antenna
Power requirements  
Batteries Two (2) built-in 12 V Sealed Lead-Acid (SLA) batteries with 2200 mAh rating each (4400 mAh total) Two (2) built-in 12 V Sealed Lead-Acid (SLA) batteries with 2200 mAh rating each (4400 mAh total)
External power input External battery input (12 to 14 V, 500 mA max.) External battery input (12 to 14 V, 500 mA max.)
External solar input 12 V (nominal) solar PV panel or external power supply (15 to 28 V), 1 A max. 12 V (nominal) solar PV panel or external power supply (15 to 28 V), 1 A max.
External power output Smart-switched 12 V DC output from internal SLA batteries (~4400 mAh) Smart-switched 12 V DC output from internal SLA batteries (~4400 mAh)
Installation  
Mounting iPackACCESS attaches to back of SymphoniePRO data logger with (4) long logger mounting screws iPackACCESS attaches to back of SymphoniePRO data logger with (4) long logger mounting screws
Accessories Weatherproof Ethernet cable boot, GPS antenna, and cellular antenna (included) Weatherproof Ethernet cable boot, GPS antenna, and cellular antenna (included)
Physical  
Connections
  • Two (2) screw terminals for solar PV panel or external power supply input
  • Two (2) screw terminals for external battery
  • Two (2) screw terminals for 12 V power output
  • One (1) screw terminal for earth ground, pre-wired for connection to data logger earth ground stud
  • Two (2) screw terminals for solar PV panel or external power supply input
  • Two (2) screw terminals for external battery
  • Two (2) screw terminals for 12 V power output
  • One (1) screw terminal for earth ground, pre-wired for connection to data logger earth ground stud
Dimensions 165 x 222 x 102 mm (6.5 x 8.75 x 4.0 inches) 165 x 222 x 102 mm (6.5 x 8.75 x 4.0 inches)
Materials  
Enclosure
  • Weather-proof polycarbonate plastic
  • IP65 Rated
  • Weather-proof polycarbonate plastic
  • IP65 Rated
System requirements  
Computer
  • Windows PC with SymphoniePRO Desktop Application (SPD) required for configuration
  • Modbus Demo Client software utility for network connection testing and troubleshooting
  • Windows PC with SymphoniePRO Desktop Application (SPD) required for configuration
  • Modbus Demo Client software utility for network connection testing and troubleshooting
Operating system SymphoniePRO Desktop Application requires Windows 7 or higher SymphoniePRO Desktop Application requires Windows 7 or higher
Related hardware
  • SymphoniePRO Data Logger (item 8547)
  • USB Cable | 15 FT, A to B Type (item 8633)
  • Universal iPack Charger (item 3615)
  • SymphoniePRO Data Logger (item 8547)
  • USB Cable | 15 FT, A to B Type (item 8633)
  • Universal iPack Charger (item 3615)

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