Ecogate greenBOX Master Block #2: More Power, Modern EcogateOS, and Higher-Capacity On-Demand Control
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greenBOX Master Block #2
The greenBOX Master is Ecogate’s highest-capacity control unit, built for large industrial facilities that need centralized control across multiple on-demand dust, fume, and mist collection systems.
With greenBOX Master Block #2, Ecogate is bringing major hardware, software, and reliability improvements to the top end of the greenBOX family. Eleven new greenBOX Master Block #2 units will soon begin shipping to one of Ecogate’s largest customers, replacing previous-generation Windows-based greenBOX Master control units.
The new Block #2 platform introduces a Linux-powered EcogateOS operating system, a faster Intel Processor N97, a high-reliability Data Center Series SSD, a premium OLED 15.6-inch touchscreen with 4K resolution, Ecogate Interface Board Version 9, redundant 24V DC power supplies, and expanded built-in monitoring tools.
For large facilities running high-value production environments, the result is a stronger control platform with more processing power, better system visibility, improved reliability, and the same proven on-demand control strategy that helps reduce dust collection energy use.
Deliveries begin at the end of May 2026. Despite a 300% increase in computer component costs, greenBOX Master Block #2 is being offered at the same price as the previous Block #1 model.
What is the Ecogate greenBOX Master?
greenBOX Master | Manage multiple dust collection systems & control up to 225 Smart Gates
The greenBOX Master is Ecogate’s high-end control unit for large on-demand industrial ventilation systems. It can manage up to 225 gates across many dust, fume, and mist collection systems, giving large facilities one central platform for controlling airflow based on real-time demand.
In a conventional dust collection system, the fan typically runs at full speed regardless of how many workstations are actually active. This wastes energy because the system is designed for maximum airflow even when only a portion of the facility needs extraction.
An Ecogate-equipped system works differently. Workstation Activity Sensors detect when machines are active. Smart Gates open only where airflow is needed. The greenBOX continuously communicates with gates, sensors, VFDs, and other devices so the fan speed can adjust to match real-time demand.
This on-demand approach reduces unnecessary airflow while maintaining proper transport velocities throughout the duct system. For large industrial facilities, that combination is critical: reduce wasted fan energy without compromising dust collection performance.
The greenBOX Master is designed for facilities that need large-scale control capacity, advanced monitoring, and reliable operation across complex ventilation systems.
What’s New in greenBOX Master Block #2?
greenBOX Master Block #2 Upgrades
greenBOX Master Block #2 introduces major improvements across the operating system, processor, storage, touchscreen, interface board, power entry, power supply architecture, and software platform.
Key upgrades include:
• New Linux-powered EcogateOS for the Adelie family of greenBOX controllers
• Intel Processor N97 with up to three times more processing performance
• Kingston DC2000B Data Center Series SSD with Power Loss Protection
• Premium 15.6-inch OLED 4K touchscreen with high contrast and 10-point capacitive touch
• Ecogate Interface Board Version 9 with expanded programmable I/O
• Redundant 24V DC power supply architecture using four Mean Well SDR-480-24P industrial power supplies
• New Schaffner power entry module with integrated fuses and EMI filter
• Built-in DataMining page for energy savings and system performance monitoring
• Improved Modbus device monitoring across connected ports
• Automatic airflow calibration tools with color-coded zone display
• Expanded support for Ecogate Precision Airflow Gates as adjustable bleed gates
• Continued enclosure improvements, including stronger cooling, easy-clean filters, predrilled conduit holes, streamlined wall mounting, and integrated QR codes
New Linux-Powered EcogateOS
One of the most important upgrades in greenBOX Master Block #2 is EcogateOS, the new Linux-powered operating system developed for the Adelie family of Ecogate control systems. It is built on Ubuntu Linux 24.04.4.
EcogateOS gives the greenBOX platform a faster, more secure, and more flexible software foundation for modern industrial ventilation control. It supports the control tasks required in large on-demand systems, including Smart Gate communication, VFD control, Modbus communication, airflow measurement, pressure monitoring, alarms, dashboards, software updates, data logging, remote access, and analytics.
Key advantages include:
• Faster system boot and restart times
• Software modules running in separate Docker-orchestrated containers
• Remote updates for both Ecogate Adelie software and the underlying EcogateOS platform
• End-to-end encryption for remote communications
• No requirement for open internet ports on the greenBOX
Network security is now a baseline requirement for connected industrial equipment. EcogateOS has already passed rigorous network security evaluations by major corporate clients in the United States and Europe, and it has been tested in factory environments on both continents.
EcogateOS is designed for the full Adelie greenBOX family. That means many existing Adelie-based greenBOX systems can also be updated to the new operating platform, not just new greenBOX Master Block #2 units.
Up to Three Times More Processing Power with Intel Processor N97
greenBOX Master uses new Intel N97 processor (3x more powerful) while using same power
greenBOX Master Block #2 uses the Intel Processor N97, delivering up to three times the processing performance of the previous greenBOX Master computer while maintaining the same power consumption.
The Intel Processor N97 is built on Intel 7 Alder Lake-N architecture. It is a 12-watt, 4-core processor with clock speeds up to 3.6 GHz, a 6 MB cache, DDR5 memory support, and integrated Intel UHD Graphics.
That processing headroom matters because the greenBOX Master is responsible for far more than opening and closing gates. A large Ecogate system may simultaneously manage hundreds of Smart Gates, Workstation Activity Sensors, VFDs, Modbus devices, pressure readings, airflow readings, alarms, dashboards, data logging, and system-wide analytics.
The faster processor gives Block #2 more capacity for real-time control and provides room for future software improvements as the Adelie platform continues to develop.
To support longer component life, the computer uses an open-design architecture that improves cooling efficiency. The hardware is protected by an Ecogate-designed shield with a dedicated power button and dedicated indicators for power and disk activity.
Data Center Series SSD with Power Loss Protection
The Kingston DC2000B Data Center series SSD is a high-performance drive. It features hardware-based Power Loss Protection (PLP) to safeguard data integrity. The drive is engineered for low latency, consistent high IOPS, and a built-in heatsink for effective thermal management. This combination ensures exceptional endurance and dependability for critical systems.
greenBOX Master Block #2 includes a Kingston DC2000B Data Center Series Solid State Disk, a high-performance Gen 4x4 PCIe NVMe M.2 2280 drive designed for reliability in demanding environments.
The DC2000B uses 3D TLC NAND technology and includes hardware-based Power Loss Protection to help protect data integrity if power is interrupted unexpectedly. It is engineered for low latency, consistent high IOPS, strong endurance, and thermal stability. A built-in heatsink supports sustained operation in demanding conditions.
For an industrial control system, storage reliability matters. The greenBOX stores system configuration, energy savings data, workstation utilization history, alarm logs, device information, and historical performance records. As large Ecogate systems collect more operational data over time, the durability of the storage platform becomes increasingly important.
The DC2000B is purpose-built for that kind of sustained, critical workload.
Premium OLED 15.6-Inch Touchscreen with 4K Resolution
greenBOX Master | 4K UHD resolution of 3,840 × 2,160 touchscreen
greenBOX Master Block #2 upgrades the operator interface with a premium 15.6-inch OLED touchscreen.
The display features standard 4K UHD resolution of 3,840 × 2,160, 400 nits of brightness, a 100,000:1 contrast ratio, a 178-degree viewing angle, and a 60 Hz refresh rate. The result is a sharp, high-contrast interface for operators and technicians working directly at the control unit.
The screen also supports 10-point capacitive touch through USB-HID, creating a more intuitive navigation experience across dashboards, monitoring pages, settings, and system information screens.
Connectivity has also been simplified. A single USB-C connection supports power, video, and touch between the screen and the NUC PC, replacing the previous two-cable arrangement. This simplifies assembly and field service.
Ecogate Interface Board Version 9
Ecogate Interface Board Version 9
The Ecogate Interface Board is the internal hub between the greenBOX computer, field wiring, power supplies, cooling fans, signals, and connected devices. Version 9 introduces several improvements that make the control unit easier to wire, easier to monitor, and more adaptable for site-specific applications.
Improvements include:
• Larger OLED display with improved readability and a capacitive button for page navigation
• 24V DC outputs based on the LPS, or Limited Power Source, safety standard
• Outputs for two PWM-controlled cooling fans with sensor-based speed monitoring and adjustable start-cooling temperature thresholds
• Expanded programmable relay contacts, including two normally open relays and two selectable normally open or normally closed relays
• Dedicated buzzer output alongside the existing status light outputs
• 24V DC gate power supply outputs with adjustable current limits and time delays
• New onboard LED indicators for 24V DC power status and PC communication
• Upgraded 24V DC power connectors with easier-to-use lever-style terminals
Standardizing these components across the Ecogate product family, including the Dust Collector Interface line, helps reduce costs, simplify wiring procedures, and increase production efficiency.
User-Programmable Inputs and Outputs
One of the most practical features of the modern greenBOX platform is the ability to program digital inputs and relay outputs through intuitive listbox programming.
This gives customers flexible site-specific control without custom PLC work. Ecogate customers have already used programmable I/O for winter mode operation, security inputs, filter warnings, fan pressure monitoring, minimum and maximum pressure alerts, insufficient air volume alarms, and other application-specific logic.
Every facility has unique requirements. Programmable I/O lets the greenBOX adapt cleanly to those requirements.
Redundant 24V DC Power Supply Architecture
greenBOX Master | With redundant 24V DC power supply architecture
A major reliability improvement in greenBOX Master Block #2 is the redundant 24V DC power supply architecture.
The system incorporates four Mean Well SDR-480-24P industrial power supplies configured in two parallel pairs. Together, they provide 960W at 24V DC for daisy-chained gates, with peak power capacity of 1,440W.
This architecture is modeled after high-reliability computer server systems. If one power supply fails, EcogateOS detects the issue and alerts the user immediately. The remaining power supplies continue carrying the load, allowing the greenBOX to keep operating while maintenance personnel schedule replacement.
For large production facilities, this is an important resilience feature. The goal is not only to detect a power supply issue, but to prevent that issue from immediately disrupting dust collection control.
New Schaffner Power Entry Module with Fuses and EMI Filter
greenBOX Master Block #2 includes a new Schaffner FN9260 power entry module with an IEC C14 socket for a standard C13 power cable.
The module includes an electromagnetic interference filter and two integrated 5 mm × 20 mm fuses. The integrated fuses are required for optional UL certification. The EMI filter helps reduce electrical noise from VFDs, motors, and other industrial equipment in the facility.
For electrically active industrial environments, this is a practical improvement for reliability and certification readiness.
Software Improvements: DataMining, Modbus Monitoring, and Airflow Calibration
greenBOX DataMining V1 page
greenBOX Master Block #2 also benefits from major software improvements introduced across the Adelie greenBOX family.
Built-In DataMining for Energy and System Visibility
The built-in DataMining page lets users view charts and monitor key system metrics directly from the greenBOX interface, including:
• Energy savings and overall system utilization
• VFD power consumption
• Fan and filter pressure levels
• Workstation utilization in 5-minute intervals
This data helps facility managers, maintenance teams, and energy managers answer practical questions:
How much energy is the system saving?
Which workstations are used most frequently?
Is filter pressure increasing over time?
Is the dust collection system performing as designed?
All metrics are available for download as CSV files covering the previous 12 months. This is useful for internal energy reporting, utility incentive documentation, and performance benchmarking.
Shift Times for More Accurate Savings Calculations
The software also includes a shift times option to improve savings calculations. For facilities with defined production schedules, shift-based settings help align energy savings reporting with actual operating patterns.
That is especially useful in large plants where production schedules, shift structures, and workstation usage vary across departments or systems.
Improved Modbus Device Monitoring
Modbus device monitoring page
A new Monitoring page shows all devices connected to each Modbus port, along with communication quality, power supply voltage, current, and power readings.
This visibility is valuable during installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting. Instead of guessing whether a connected device is communicating correctly, technicians can see device status directly from the greenBOX interface.
The same page provides access to adjustable settings, including start-cooling temperature thresholds, electronic fuse current limits, and fuse time delay settings for gate power supply circuits.
Automatic Airflow Calibration Tools
The Adelie platform includes automatic calibration tools for air velocities at gates, branches, and system-wide levels.
A dedicated setup page displays air velocities, air volumes, and pressures sorted by duct zone, with color coding to quickly communicate airflow status:
• Green: airflow is at proper design air volume
• Orange: airflow is too low
• Blue: airflow is too high
For on-demand dust collection systems, airflow calibration is critical. The system must reduce airflow when demand is low while still maintaining proper transport velocities and capture airflow where required. Better calibration tools make that balance easier to achieve and verify.
Support for Ecogate Precision Airflow Gates
greenBOX Master Block #2 supports Ecogate Precision Airflow Gates as adjustable bleed gates and signal-controlled devices.
Unlike standard open/closed gates, Precision Airflow Gates can adjust blade position in small increments between fully closed and fully open. They can be controlled by measured signals such as pressure, air velocity, air volume, and temperature.
This is especially useful in pharmaceutical facilities, laboratories, and similar environments where minimum airflow must be maintained continuously, even when normal workstation demand is low.
Block #2 Carries Forward Key Enclosure Improvements
Several important enclosure and installation improvements continue with greenBOX Master Block #2.
These improvements include stronger cooling, easy-clean filters, predrilled conduit holes, streamlined wall mounting, distinctive Ecogate industrial design, and integrated QR codes for faster access to support resources.
More Powerful Cooling with Easy-Clean Filters
The greenBOX Master Block #2 uses enhanced cooling with redesigned air inlet and outlet filters. The filters are easy to remove, clean, and reinstall, helping maintain cooling performance in dusty industrial environments.
The cooling air inlet is integrated into the enclosure using Ecogate’s signature hexagonal design. Better cooling supports longer component life, especially in warm facilities or high-duty operating environments.
Predrilled Holes for Conduit Connectors
The greenBOX Master includes four predrilled holes for ¾-inch conduit connectors. When not in use, these holes are sealed with silicone plugs.
Important installation note: the greenBOX Master enclosure is not designed to be used as an electrical panel. Do not drill additional holes for conduit connectors. Metal shavings can cause shorts in the power supply, interface board, or NUC computer motherboard. Creating additional holes in the cabinet will automatically void the greenBOX warranty.
Streamlined Wall Mounting
The wall mount system makes installation faster and cleaner. Because it does not require drilling into the greenBOX cabinet, the enclosure remains dust-proof.
The mount also creates a gap between the wall and the unit, improving airflow around the enclosure and supporting better cooling performance.
The Ecogate Design Style
The greenBOX product family features Ecogate’s distinctive industrial design by David Vera. The bold green enclosure, front-facing layout, hexagonal cooling pattern, and detailed labeling make the system recognizable on the factory floor.
Industrial control equipment does not need to look like a plain gray box. The greenBOX makes Ecogate technology visible, organized, and easy to identify in industrial environments.
Integrated QR Codes for Online Resources
Each greenBOX includes QR codes that link directly to Ecogate’s online resources, including how-to guides, installation videos, setup documentation, and product support materials.
This gives technicians access to the right resource while standing in front of the equipment, without searching for manuals or calling support for routine setup questions.
Same Price as Block #1
Despite a 300% increase in computer component costs since the previous greenBOX Master was released, Ecogate’s increased production volume makes it possible to offer greenBOX Master Block #2 at the same price as Block #1.
For facilities planning a large on-demand control system, upgrading an existing installation, or replacing a legacy greenBOX Master, Block #2 delivers substantially more capability for the same investment.
A Stronger Upgrade Path for Large Facilities
greenBOX Master Block #2 is designed for facilities that need high-capacity control, advanced monitoring, and reliable operation across complex dust, fume, and mist collection systems.
It brings the latest Adelie software platform, modern Linux-powered EcogateOS, faster hardware, stronger storage, redundant power, expanded I/O, and better system visibility to Ecogate’s highest-capacity greenBOX controller.
For facilities still running older Windows-based greenBOX controllers, Block #2 is a clear upgrade path. It provides modern remote access, better analytics, improved reliability, and support for newer Ecogate technologies that older platforms cannot fully access.
Also Worth Exploring: The Dust Collector Interface
Ecogate customers should also check out the Dust Collector Interface.
Dust Collector Interface
Connected to a greenBOX system, the Dust Collector Interface provides comprehensive sensor monitoring of the dust collector and dust collection system. It can monitor fan pressure, filter pressure, air volume, air velocity, ambient temperature, humidity, and other performance indicators.
This gives maintenance teams earlier visibility into filter loading, fan performance, and overall system condition.
For facilities investing in advanced on-demand control, adding dust collector-level monitoring creates a more complete view of system performance.
Ready to Upgrade?
greenBOX Master Block #2 is the most capable version of Ecogate’s highest-capacity controller. It combines modern EcogateOS, faster hardware, premium operator interface, redundant power, expanded monitoring, and large-system control capacity for up to 225 gates.
Whether you are planning a new system, upgrading an existing installation, or replacing a legacy greenBOX Master, contact Ecogate to discuss the best path forward for your facility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is greenBOX Master Block #2?
greenBOX Master Block #2 is the newest version of Ecogate’s highest-capacity greenBOX controller for on-demand dust, fume, and mist collection systems. It includes a Linux-powered operating system, faster Intel processor, high-reliability SSD, premium OLED touchscreen, redundant 24V DC power supplies, Ecogate Interface Board Version 9, and expanded software tools.
How many gates can the greenBOX Master control?
The greenBOX Master can control up to 225 gates across many on-demand dust, fume, and mist collection systems.
What operating system does greenBOX Master Block #2 use?
It uses EcogateOS, a Linux-powered operating system developed for the Adelie family of Ecogate control systems.
How much faster is the new processor?
The Intel Processor N97 delivers up to three times the processing performance of the previous greenBOX Master computer while maintaining the same power consumption.
What is the benefit of the Data Center Series SSD?
The Kingston DC2000B Data Center Series SSD is designed for sustained reliability. It includes hardware-based Power Loss Protection to help protect data integrity during unexpected power interruptions.
What is the benefit of the redundant power supply architecture?
The redundant 24V DC power supply architecture helps maintain operation if one power supply fails. EcogateOS can detect the issue and alert the user while the remaining power supplies continue carrying the load.
What does the DataMining page show?
The DataMining page shows energy savings, system utilization, VFD power consumption, fan pressure, filter pressure, and workstation utilization. Data can be downloaded as CSV files for the previous 12 months.
Does greenBOX Master Block #2 support Precision Airflow Gates?
Yes. greenBOX Master Block #2 supports Ecogate Precision Airflow Gates as adjustable bleed gates and signal-controlled devices based on measured pressure, air velocity, air volume, or temperature.
When does greenBOX Master Block #2 begin shipping?
Deliveries begin at the end of May 2026.
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