Munters CommBox Plus Internet Access
Specifications
- Product Name: CommBox Plus
- Model Number: P/N 116934 Portuguese
- Function: Internet Access
Product Information:
The CommBox Plus is a device designed to provide internet access and connectivity features for various applications. It comes with software programs and hardware components to facilitate seamless communication and control.
Product Usage Instructions
Introduction
Before using the CommBox Plus, please read the disclaimer, introduction, and notes sections in the user manual for important information.
Software Programs and Junction Box
Refer to the manual for details on the software programs included and the installation process of the Junction Box.
Connecting the CommBox Plus
Follow the instructions to install the CommBox Plus, connect it to a communicator, controller, or RLINK One for proper functionality.
Terminal Setup
Learn about the terminal setup, topology, and configurations for optimal performance.
Initial Login
Activate the group, log in, and assign the farm to a group as per the provided guidelines.
Rotemnet Web
Explore the features of Rotemnet Web for additional functionalities and control options.
FAQs
Q: How do I troubleshoot connectivity issues with the CommBox Plus?
A: If you encounter connectivity issues, first check the physical connections, ensure proper power supply, and verify network settings. You can also refer to the troubleshooting section in the manual for further assistance.
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1 Introduction
1.1 Disclaimer
Munters reserves the right to make alterations to specifications, quantities, dimensions etc. for production or other reasons, subsequent to publication. The information contained herein has been prepared by qualified experts within Munters. While we believe the information is accurate and complete, we make no warranty or representation for any particular purposes. The information is offered in good faith and with the understanding that any use of the units or accessories in breach of the directions and warnings in this document is at the sole discretion and risk of the user.
1.2 Introduction
Congratulations on your excellent choice of purchasing a CommBox Plus! In order to realize the full benefit from this product it is important that it is installed, commissioned and operated correctly. Before installation or using the unit, this manual should be studied carefully. It is also recommended that it is kept safely for future reference. The manual is intended as a reference for installation, commissioning and dayto-day operation of the Munters Controllers.
1.3 Notes
Date of release: July 2010 Munters cannot guarantee to inform users about the changes or to distribute new manuals to them. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any manner whatsoever without the expressed written permission of Munters. The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
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Introduction
1.1 Disclaimer
Munters reserves the right to make alterations to specifications, quantities, dimensions
etc. for production or other reasons, subsequent to publication. The information contained
herein has been prepared by qualified experts within Munters. While we believe the
information is accurate and complete, we make no warranty or representation for any
particular purposes. The information is offered in good faith and with the understanding
that any use of the units or accessories in breach of the directions and warnings in this
document is at the sole discretion and risk of the user.
1.2 Introduction
Congratulations on your excellent choice of purchasing a CommBox Plus!
In order to realize the full benefit from this product it is important that it is installed,
commissioned and operated correctly. Before installation or using the unit, this manual
should be studied carefully. It is also recommended that it is kept safely for future
reference. The manual is intended as a reference for installation, commissioning and dayto-day operation of the Munters equipment.
1.3 Notes
Date of release: July 2019
Munters cannot guarantee to inform users about the changes or to distribute new
manuals to them.
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any manner whatsoever
without the expressed written permission of Munters. The contents of this manual are
subject to change without notice
Introduction to the CommBox Plus
NOTE This manual details how to set up and run the CommBox Plus. The controllers’
software programs are documented in separate manuals.
Figure 1: CommBox Plus/Controller Block Diagram
CommBox Plus provides complete access to your Munters controllers, including
monitoring and control capabilities, from any device, anywhere. From one computer,
tablet, or smartphone, you can manage an entire network.
• Cloud-based access to controllers
Multiple, simultaneous users have network access
• Multiple communication pathways
Built-in internet and telephone connectivity
Cellular Connectivity
• Local communication via wired or wireless communication
• Status reports provide critical information on house functions and animal
statistics
• Push notifications
In addition, CommBox Plus can act as an add-on for users wanting to add web-access to
legacy Communicator units.
2.1 Ordering
Each CommBox Plus has one software package:
• Poultry (P/N: 904-07-00016 CommBox Plus-POU-EN-ROT)
2.2 Junction Box
Connecting a CommBox Plus directly to a controller requires a Junction Box. There are
two options:
• RS-232 Network: P/N 904-99-00036 COMMBOX PLUS -POU- JUNCTION BOX
RS232
• RS-485 Network: P/N 904-99-00037 COMMBOX PLUS -POU- JUNCTION BOX
RS485
2.3 What Comes in the Package
CommBox Plus
Junction Box
120Ω resistor for
termination
Antenna
12 VDC Power Supply
24 VDC Power Supply
EPROM for Communicator upgrade. When connecting CommBox Plus
directly to Communicator, upgrade the Communicator software using the
EPROM supplied.
• Mounting Pieces
o 4 screws
o 4 mounting
bolts
o 1 mounting
bracket2.4 Block Diagrams
Figure 2: CommBox Plus Block Diagram/Controller & 24 VDC PS
Figure 3: CommBox Plus Block Diagram/Screen & 12 VDC PS
Hardware Installation
This document details how to install Munters’ CommBox Plus unit. Installation consists of:
• Precautions
• CommBox Plus Ports
• Mounting the CommBox Plus
• Connecting the CommBox Plus to the Internet
• SIM Card Connectivity
• Connecting the CommBox Plus to a Peripheral Device
• Connecting the CommBox Plus to a Communicator
• Connecting the CommBox Plus to a Controller or RLink
• CommBox Plus to Junction Box Wiring
• Wiring Topologies
• Termination
NOTE No software installation is required.
3.1 Precautions
Observe the following precautions when using your unit.
• Keep the CommBox Plus as far as possible from heavy contactor boxes and other
sources of electrical interference.
• Do not connect communication wire shields, which go from one house to another
at both ends. Connect them at one end only. Connection at both ends can cause
ground loop currents to flow, which reduces reliability.
• The COM connection for communications is not the shield wire. The COM, RX and
TX wires must connect to each other at all controllers.
3.2 CommBox Plus Ports
3.3 Mounting the CommBox Plus
1. Using the screws provided, place the bracket on a wall.
Figure 5: Bracket Screws
2. On the back of the CommBox Plus, screw in the mounting screws.
Figure 6: Mounting Screws
3. Place the unit on the mounting bracket.
3.4 Connecting the CommBox Plus to the Internet
• Connect the CommBox Plus to your Internet connection/modem.
Figure 7: Internet Connection
3.5 SIM Card Connectivity
• CommBox Plus SIM internet connectivity works as a backup to a standard LAN
network. However, the SIM card will only function when there is no actual LAN
connection (meaning, the LAN service is weak or there is no LAN service in a
particular area).
• Munters recommends configuring the SIM card in the dealer office before
installing the CommBox Plus in the field. When configuring the SIM card the
following information (available from your local cellular service provider) is
required:
o Cellular provider name = XXXX
o APN = XXXX
Please contact your dealer or Munters’ Global Support team for technical assistance. Go
to https://munters.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/categories/360001140792-CommunicationHardware to submit a ticket the Global Support team.
3.6 Connecting the CommBox Plus to a Peripheral Device
If required, connect a screen or mouse to the CommBox Plus (via the USB/HDMI ports).
NOTE Connect the screen to the CommBox Plus using an HDMI cable only. Do not use
any other type of cable and an HDMI adapter.
Figure 8: Peripheral Devices (Screen)
Figure 9: Peripheral Devices (Screen)
gure 11: RS-485 Wiring
• The cable between the external connection box and the controllers should be a
3-wire twisted shielded cable (22 or 24 AWG).
• Connect the wiring as follows:
COM to COM
CommBox Plus A port is connected to Controller’s A port.
The CommBox Plus B port is connected to Controller’s B port.
• The final controller in any chain or branch may require a 120-ohm terminator.
Refer to Termination, page 22.
• Connect the cable shield wire to the controller ground strip.
CAUTION Connect one end of the cable’s shield only (the other end must be open)..
Each controller should be chain connected to the same wire, resulting in a long
ground cable without ground loop.
3.11 Termination
Termination, installing 120-ohm termination resistors at the beginning and end units of
each chain of CommBox Plus and controllers, ensures reliable communication in RS-485
infrastructures. The following illustrations show where to install the resistors. Depending
on the topology, install the resistors in the Junction Box, the terminal controller, or the
Munters Repeater.
Termination is recommended when the distance between the Junction Box and the final
controller is more than 100 meters/330 feet. Munters Junction Box is supplied with a
jumper and a 120 ohm resistor that can be installed in those installations (the jumper is
placed in the Junction Box (see Figure 23, page 24), the resistor is installed in the
controller). Termination may not be required in shorter installations.
• Termination Topologies
• Termination Wiring
3.11.1 TERMINATION TOPOLOGIES
4 Technical Data
• CommBox Plus Specifications
• Junction Box Specifications
4.1 CommBox Plus Specifications
Parameter Detail
Power Supply
Power Consumption • 12V DC +/-20%
• Power Adapter: SC 12VDC, 5A/60W
(100 ~ 240V)
CAUTION Unit shuld be powered by Limited Energy Source per IEC 61010-1 or
Limited Power Source per IEC 60950-1 or IEC 62368-1
Temperature Range
Operating
Temperature Range
-20° to +65° C / -4° to +15
Storage Temperature
Range
15° to 35° C / 59° to 95° F
Ethernet
LAN Two (2) 10/100/1000/ Mbps Realtek 8111F ports
SIM Card Requirements
Cellphone SIM Card 4G (LTE CAT1)
Cell Package 5 GB minimum
Environmental Specifications
• Indoor use only
• Altitude: -400 m to 2000 m
• Relative Humidity: 5 – 95%
• Main supply voltage fluctuation up to 5%
• Overvoltage category: OVCII
• Pollution degree: PD2
• Ingress Protection: IPXO
Housing
Metal Box Dimensions
(W x H x D)
136 x 126 x 39 mm (without wall-mount bracket)
Weight 1.5 Kg/3.3 lbs.
Parameter Detail
Input/Output:
COMM Two RS-232 Ports
USB One USB 3.0 port
Three USB 2.0 ports
Certification
(Class A)
4.2 Junction Box Specifications
Power Supply
Junction Box Power Input 24 VDC, 30 mA
CAUTION Unit should be powered by Limited Energy Source per IEC 61010-1 or
Limited Power Source per IEC 60950-1 or IEC 62368-1
Temperature Range
Operating Temperature Range 0° to +45° C / 32° to 113° F
Storage Temperature Range -10° to +70° C / 14° to 158° F
Environmental Specifications
• Indoor use only
• Altitude: -400 m to 2000 m
• Relative Humidity: 0 – 90%
• Main supply voltage fluctuation up to 5%
• Overvoltage category: OVCII
• Pollution degree: PD2
• Ingress Protection: IP50
Group Management
`When using the CommBox Plus to connect to your farm(s), you must:
• create a group
• define user rights
• What is a Group?
• Activating the Group
• Log In
• Attaching the Farm to a Group
• Local Log In
5.1 What is a Group?
NOTE A group is the virtual device used to manage your farms. Using the RotemNet
Web application, the group manager defines each user’s permissions (which farms he
can see and what functions he can carry out).
Figure 25: Group Example
As an example, an account manager has sent up two Groups and wants to add three
different users to his account.
1. User 1 is assigned access rights to Farm 1.
2. User 2 is assigned access rights to Farm 2.
3. User 3 is assigned access rights to Farm 1 and Farm 2.
4. In addition, User 1 is also assigned access rights to Farm 3, which is in an entirely
different group
Figure 26: Assigning Farms to Groups
Any combination is possible.
5.2 Activating the Group
The first time that you power up a CommBox Plus, you need to activate a group.
1. Connect the CommBox Plus to a screen, keyboard, and mouse. Apply power. The
Farm Activation screen appears.
Figure 27: Activation Screen
2. Fill in the fields:
Name: Type in the farm name.
Farm Type: Choose the type from the drop-down list.
Baud rate/Com Port: CommBox Plus has default settings of 9600 BPS/COM
Port 1, respectively. If you need to change these settings, click on the pencil
and choose a setting from the drop-down list.
NOTE Verify that the CommBox Plus and controller baud rates are the same.
Number of Houses: Select the number from the drop-down list.
NOTE You can edit all these settings in RotemNet Web.
Documents / Resources
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Munters CommBox Plus Internet Access [pdf] User Manual comm-box-pt-v4.6.035-r1.5-116658-mur, P-N 116934, CommBox Plus Internet Access, CommBox Plus, Internet Access, Access |