Outback Power Systems AXS Port SunSpec Modbus Interface Owners Manual
AXS Port
SunSpec Modbus Interface
Owner’s Manual
About OutBack Power Technologies
OutBack Power Technologies is a leader in advanced energy conversion technology. Our products
include true sine wave inverter/chargers, maximum power point tracking charge controllers, and
system communication components, as well as circuit breakers, batteries, accessories, and
assembled systems.
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Address:
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from improper installation of their products.
Notice of Copyright
AXS Port Owner’s Manual © June 2012 by OutBack Power Technologies.
All Rights Reserved.
Trademarks
OutBack Power is a registered trademark of OutBack Power Technologies.
Date and Revision
June 2012, Revision B
Part Number
900-0138-01-00 Rev B
Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................3
Welcome to OutBack Power Systems ...........................................................................................................................3
Audience .................................................................................................................................................................................3
AXS Port Features.................................................................................................................................................................3
Accessories......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Operation ....................................................................................................3
Installation Instructions......................................................................................................................................................3
Mounting............................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Cabling ................................................................................................................................................................................................3
LED Indicators........................................................................................................................................................................3
Reset Switch ...........................................................................................................................................................................3
Security Protection..........................................................................................................................................................................3
SunSpec Blocks .....................................................................................................................................................................3
Columns .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
SunSpec Block Structure................................................................................................................................................................3
Device-Specific Blocks.................................................................................................................................................................... 3
SD Card Logging...................................................................................................................................................................3
Data Log File Format.......................................................................................................................................................................3
FTP Access to Logs...............................................................................................................................................................3
Firmware Updates................................................................................................................................................................3
Email Functions.....................................................................................................................................................................3
Troubleshooting...........................................................................................3
Basic Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................................3
Error Codes......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Specifications ...............................................................................................3
Regulatory Specifications..................................................................................................................................................3
Device Specifications..........................................................................................................................................................3
Factory Default Settings ....................................................................................................................................................3
List of Tables
Table 1 OutBack Block .................................................................................................................................... 3
Table 2 Charge Controller Block ................................................................................................................. 3
Table 3 Charge Controller Configuration Block.................................................................................... 3
Table 4 Email Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 3
Table 5 Basic Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................... 3
Table 6 Error Codes.......................................................................................................................................... 3
Table 7 Regulatory Specifications.............................................................................................................. 3
Table 8 Device Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 3
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Table of Contents
List of Figures
Figure 1 Features ................................................................................................................................................ 3
Figure 2 Wall Mount .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Figure 3 DIN Rail Mount ...................................................................................................................................3
Figure 4 Cabling .................................................................................................................................................. 3
Figure 5 Accessories .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Figure 6 LED Indicators..................................................................................................................................... 3
Figure 7 Reset Switch ........................................................................................................................................ 3
Figure 8 Data Log Example for the System............................................................................................... 3
Figure 9 Data Log Example for the Charge Controller ......................................................................... 3
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Introduction
Welcome to OutBack Power Systems
Thank you for purchasing the OutBack AXS Port. This product provides communication with other
OutBack devices. The device uses Ethernet access implemented by the Modbus Transmission Control
Protocol. The SunSpec protocol enables sending and receiving of remote commands, control settings,
and status information.
At this time, the AXS Port only provides support for OutBack charge controllers. Future firmware
revisions will allow support for other OutBack products.
: This product is for use instead of a system display such as the MATE3. OutBack does not
NOTE
support the use of the AXS Port and a system display at the same time.
Audience
This manual is intended for use by anyone required to install and operate this equipment. Operators
must have software engineering knowledge and must be conversant in ANSI C programming and the
Modbus protocol. SunSpec client software is required for operation.
AXS Port Features
HUB/Device
Port
Modbus
Activity
LED
OutBack Device
Communications
LED
Mounting
Tabs
Reset
MicroSD
Card Slot
Fault
LED
Power
LED
Temp
Sensor
Port
SD
Card
LED
Network
Port
Ethernet
Link
LED
DIN Rail
Mount
Ethernet
Activity
LED
Figure 1 Features
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Introduction
Accessories
¾
The AXS Port can use a Type 2 microSD card for logging operational status information about the system. A
2 GB microSD card is included. The SD card is also required for performing firmware updates.
¾
The AXS Port can be equipped with a clip for mounting on a DIN rail. This clip is included.
¾
The AXS Port can be equipped with an additional temperature sensor to supplement the battery sensor
used by other OutBack devices. Ambient temperature of a room, PV array, etc. can be sent as additional
status information. The sensor is the standard OutBack remote temperature sensor (RTS). The RTS is not
included with the AXS Port.
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