quick guide xcom LAN/4G

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Designed and manufactured by Studer in Switzerland

Compatible with:

• Xtender Battery inverter/charger
• Vario Solar charge controller
• BSP Advanced battery processor (lead-acid)
• xcom 232i/CAN/485i Communication bridges (openstuder)

Content

xcom LAN

• xcom LAN kit
• SD card
• Ethernet cable (a)
• Serial cable MF (b)
• Power supply cable (c)
• Communication cable (d)

xcom 4G

• xcom 4G kit
• SD card
• Antenna (a)
• Serial cable MM (b)
• Power supply cable (c)
• Communication cable (d)

Includes 2x mounting brackets for each kit.

Wiring xcom LAN

Diagram shows a Moxa Ethernet gateway connected to a router via Ethernet cable (a). The gateway also connects to an xcom232i module via serial cable (b) and power cable (c). The xcom232i then connects to an Xtender or Vario device via a communication cable (d).

All necessary cables are provided in the set.

⚠️ The metallic casing of the Ethernet gateway is connected to the negative battery pole. Therefore, it is necessary to isolate its casing from any metallic surface.

Wiring xcom 4G

Diagram shows a TRB142 device connected to an xcom232i module via serial cable (b) and power cable (c). The xcom232i then connects to an Xtender or Vario device via a communication cable (d).

!xcom LAN/4G must be configured as xcom LAN!

SIM card

1. Unscrew two back panel hex bolts and remove the back panel.
2. Insert your SIM card into the SIM socket and attach the panel and tighten the hex bolts.

Use an unlocked simcard.

Supports 2FF (standard SIM), 3FF (micro SIM), and 4FF (nano SIM) sizes. Adapters may be required and are not included.

LED states

xcom 232i

• red: on - update error or backup; blink - updating process; blink 2x - micro SD full
• green: on - data logging; blink - communication (via RS-232); blink 2x - In operation
• orange: on - Insertion SD card

Moxa LAN gateway

• red: on - NPort booting up; blink - IP conflict
• green: on - power on; blink - location function
• orange: 10Mbps Ethernet connection
• green: 100Mbps Ethernet connection
• orange: receiving data
• green: transmitting data

4G modem

• LED on: signal strength
• LED on: type of internet connection active
• one LED blink: device connected but no IP address
• All LEDs blinking: no SIM card or incorrect PIN

Configuration – xcom LAN/4G

1. SD card - computer

   Illustration of a computer with an SD card being inserted into a USB card reader.

2. xcom configurator

   Screenshot of the XCOM Configurator software interface, showing drive selection and 'Xcom Mode' set to 'LAN'. Can be downloaded from our website.

3. GUID

   Screenshot of a text file displaying a unique GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) for authentication. Example GUID: 2EE768FBD4FE47C29F3D14EDC4D139C3.

4. SD card - xcom 232i

   Illustration of the xcom 232i device with an arrow pointing to its SD card slot.

5. rcc - server connection

   Screenshot of a terminal window showing a successful server connection message.

6. portal - register installation

   Screenshot of a web browser displaying the Studer portal for registering installations using a GUID.

Terminations

OK

Illustrations of correctly wired Studer devices, showing proper connections and cable management, marked with checkmarks (✔️).

NOT OK

Illustrations of incorrectly wired Studer devices, highlighting improper connections and cable management, marked with crosses (❌).