New CLIP! Sensor
See the new CLIP! Sensor that can sense the magnetic field on cables and motors. It works with greenBOX 12, greenBOX PRO, and greenBOX MASTER.
CLIP! Sensor
New Industrial System
Turn to energy efficiency to combat the slowing economy. Check out our advanced systems for medium and large sized factories.
greenBOX MASTER SLR
MASTER SLR System
The Ecogate MASTER System is our best, most sofisticated system, based on an industrial PC with a color touch screen, remote access via internet, advanced monitoring of each connected gate, and digital commnucation with the variable speed drive (the Power MASTER unit). Our DataMining software allows system monitoring and evaluation of energy savings through a Windows PC.
Function description: when a machine is turned on, a sensor signals the greenBOX ® MASTER 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 MASTER unit continually optimizes the amount of power supplied to the collector fan. The system is programmed to maintain proper airflow through the duct system to avoid sawdust settling.
The greenBOX MASTER control unit pictured on the left controls all motorized gates, receives signals about station activity and controls the variable speed drive.
It is easy to evaluate your system, simply download our survey form, complete it and email or fax it back to Ecogate. We will then use our evaluation software with the data you have provided to calculate potential electricity savings, system cost, return investment, and more. This service is free.
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 bits 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 DataMiningT 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 significatly reduced.
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The Power MASTER unit |
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Existing System |
In case your plant has expanded and you are left with an undersize dust collector, the MASTER System can improve system performance, without the expense of making your system bigger. |
New System |
Your new dust collector can be designed 40% smaller than the standard design, or you can use conventional design size and this allows 40% expansion later. |
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Specifications
greenBOX MASTER computers |
EG102, available models (fans x channels) a (1x22), b (1x44), c (2x22), d (4x11), e (1x88), f (2x44), g (4x22). Power supply 230V AC (from Power MASTER), industrial OMRON PLC with color touch screen, Ethernet port for system update & up/download of data. |
| Power MASTER units (optional) |
Power supply 460V 3-phase. Inverter + contactor bypass. Input filter and line reactors included. Available models: EG112A, EG117A, EG125A, EG130A, EG140A, EG145A, EG160A, EG175A, EG190A, EG1110A, EG1150A, EG1180A, EG1210A, EG1260A, EG1300A, EG1370A, EG1500A, EG1670A. E xplanation: model EG1300A maximum current is 300 Amps, rated approx. for 250 HP fan. Complete pre-engineered package ready for installation. Power MASTER units can be ordered with or without these options: input breaker, input filters, bypass contactors, isolating contactor for external soft start, star-delta soft start (requires motor with six outlets), Transport On Demand (to control filter and transport). |
| Gates |
Compatible with Ecogates 4" to 18" and with pneumatically operated gates. |
| ECOde/i sensor interface |
One sensor is required per workstation, sensors and gates are connected via CAT5 shielded wire to greenBOX computer. Toroidal sensor (coil) is used to monitor workstation activity. |
| Optional accessories |
a. External "status" light; b. ProfiBus communication module; c. "Transport on Demand" to control transport fan or screw, air-lock, cleaning arm, cleaning air compressor in proper sequences and delays (according to dust collector manufacturer specification). Starts dust collector automatically when the first operator switches ON any workstation; and stops the dust collector automatically to save electricity. |
| DataMining PC software |
The Ecogate System monitors energy usage as well as the activity of all workstations connected to the system. Measured values are recorded on a CompactFlash card; data can be downloaded via modem to any Windows PC with Ecogate DataMiningT software. DataMining software imports the downloaded data to a database, and every new data file is merged into the current database records and checked for duplicity. NEW: LAN Ethernet card to transfer data from system to any PC on LAN (uses FTP server). |
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Download a greenBOX ® MASTER brochure
Download a Power MASTER brochure |
Contact Us | ©1998-2008
Ecogate, Inc. All rights reserved. US Pat. No. 6,012,199, 7,146,677, other patents pending. Ecogate, Ecogate logo and greenBOX are registered trademarks of Ecogate, Inc. Specification are subject to change without prior notice.| Designed and coded by
Marek Litomisky and
Krystof Litomisky.
