Ecogate, Inc.

Remote Access

All systems can be managed from one location via the Internet and/or local LAN. Strict Corporate Security Compliance remote access is built in (using LogMeIn technology; 256 bit encrypted) for system remote setup, testing, monitoring, updating, and data mining.

How many gates and fans can be controlled?

Up to the 100 gates (up to 200 with expanded model) can be connected and up to four variable speed drives (four separate ventilation systems; any number of gates can be assigned to any system via software. The gates use central 24V DC power supply from the greenBOX MASTER SRLT control unit (uses the same cables for communication) with battery backup.

System Features

• When a machine is turned on, a sensor signals the greenBOX® controller to open the appropriate gate. When the machine stops, the gate closes. The greenBOX® MASTER monitors the usage of all machines in your shop and, through the Power MASTERT unit continually optimizes the amount of power supplied to the collector fan. The system is programmed to keep a certain percentage of gates open to maintain proper airflow through the system
• Updateable software, Data collection onto a CompactFlash card
• System Auto-start /Auto-stop (when no machines are running/operator starts the first machine)
• Fan on delay and fan off-delay are programmable
• Use touch screen for system setup, monitoring, service; remote access via Ethernet LAN
• Password protected; Strict Corporate Security Compliance remote access (LogMeIn technology)
• Fan start current reduction by using S-curve ramp
• System maintains minimal air-flow in up to three separate zones (better system balancing)
• One keyed switch to select AUTOMATIC or MANUAL (3 contactor bypass) mode
• Interlock feature (if the transport fan is not running, the system stops automatically)
• "System Run" output for spark detection systems
• Static pressure compensation for each workstation/gate is programmable
• "Negative pressure too high" safety feature; "All gates open in stop mode" safety feature
• Ecogate DataMining software (savings evaluation, workstation activity reports, firmware update, warnings & errors, service requests, plant efficiency evaluation, consumption, and more)
• MODBUS serial line communication between the inverter and the computer (fan motor power in kW, current to the motor, voltage, last error dump values, and more)
• Statistical functions (average # of running workstations, average power, average electricity savings)
• History of errors and warnings accessible from the touch screen
• Warning for gates which are not operating correctly
• Cleaning cycle is programmable zone by zone or for the whole system at once
• Automated setup of the variable speed drive via the greenBOX computer (much easier and time saving setup, prevention of programming errors)
• Status indicators is built-in (green, orange and red LED indicators + acoustic beeper), external lamps 24V DC max. can be connected externally

Cable Length Is Significantly Reduced

Compared to the old installation cable length is significantly reduced.

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