greenBOX 12

The greenBOX 12 is the most cost-effective control unit for dust/fume/mist collection systems with up to 12 workstations. The minimum airflow is maintained in one duct zone. It can be combined with the Power MASTER VFD to regulate fan speed or it can start/stop the fan.

The greenBOX 12 is loved by our customers for its simplicity, reliability, and flexibility. It is inexpensive while sharing a lot of advanced features with the other greenBOX control units. No wonder that with continuous improvements this unit is in production for more than fifteen years!

Purchase greenBOX 12

OVERVIEW

The greenBOX 12 is based on an industrial-embedded Freescale processor. It is inexpensive while sharing a lot of advanced features with other greenBOX family members. It can manage dust/fume/mist ventilation systems with up to 12 workstations/gates. Ecogate Systems controlled by a greenBOX have evolved, and they are now established as the lowest-cost dust/fume/mist collection systems to own and operate safely.

greenBOX® 12 can manage all types of industrial exhaust ventilation systems in metalworking, woodworking, welding, oil mist, fume, pharmaceutical, food processing, and other industries.

If preferable, remote access can be achieved by using an optional Windows notebook. The greenBOX 12 uses an embedded industrial Freescale processor, which makes the unit reliable and very cost-effective. Users can update the software by using a Windows notebook with Ecogate's Setup and Monitoring software (software is available for free with greenBOX 12).

Compatible with Ecogate Standard gates, Ecogate sensors, and with Power MASTER VFDs. The gates are connected in a star wiring configuration by using Ecogate STANDARD cable.

ENERGY-EFFICIENT

Simple User
Interface

The greenBOX 12 has the LED indicators on the board, but you can connect a Windows notebook to access the user interface (use included USB to serial cable). The Windows computer can be disconnected after setup, as it is not necessary for normal operation.

Remote Access

The greenBOX 12 itself is not connected to the network/internet, but you can use an optional Windows notebook for this function (LogMeIn remote access software is installed and paid for by Ecogate).

Simple Software
Updates

The software update can be done by user by using Windows PC with Ecogate greenBOX 12 Setup and Monitoring software.

Heavy-Duty Gate Operated by 24V DC Motor

Instead of pneumatically operated gates, greenBOX 12 uses heavy-duty Ecogate gates with 24V DC “standard” motors (using motors without a microprocessor makes these gates cost effective). The pneumatically operated gates are expensive to operate as compressed air is expensive, and they do not have limit switches, therefore the control system and user do not know if the gate is open or closed. Pneumatically operated gates are not heavy-duty for long term industrial use.

Ecogate Uses Most Reliable Industrial VFDs

We are using the most reliable industrial VFDs produced by Swedish–Swiss company ABB with custom Ecogate software to intelligently start/stop the dust collector on demand, monitor fan and filter pressure, monitor fan consumption, and protect the duct system against implosion for customer safety, etc.

Auto-Start / Auto Stop

The greenBOX 12 starts/stops the dust/fume/mist system on-demand based on information from workstation activity sensors. The dust collector also starts/stops on demand to save electricity, and to decrease wear & tear.

Support & Service
Agreement

Ecogate offers three levels of the Service Agreement. At the highest Platinum Level in addition to DataMining, Analytics, discount for Ecogate gates and parts, our service technician will visit you once per year and optimize the system for best performance, and highest electricity savings.

STANDARD FEATURES

Minimal airflow is managed in the duct system.

System setup file can be backed up to Windows notebook.

As an insurance policy, the greenBOX 12 can be set to use the “Cleaning” function (all gates open, fan at full speed; in regular intervals, deep cleaning one duct zone at a time, cleaning at system stop).

Fan On delay, Fan Off delay function.

Gate On/Off delay function.

Monitoring of the Fan total static pressure.

“Compensation” option will increase suction if a particular gate is active (available per each gate; settings are in percentage).

Selectable function if gates should open or close at system stop (open gates are preferable for safety, but sometimes closing gates might be preferable if moisture entering the factory creates problems).