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Cabling, Operation – Outback Power Systems AXS Port SunSpec Modbus Interface Owners Manual User Manual

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Operation

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900-0138-01-00 Rev

B

Cabling

If a single OutBack product is used, it can connect directly to the AXS Port. If multiple OutBack
products are networked on an OutBack HUB, the HUB can connect to the AXS Port.

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Figure

4

Cabling

Figure

5

Accessories

¾ If the optional temperature sensor (the

OutBack RTS) will be used, secure the RTS to
the surface being monitored. Insert the RTS
into the Temperature Sensor port.

¾ If the microSD card will be used for

logging data, insert the card into the slot.

When the SD card is inserted correctly, the
SD Card LED will illuminate. (See Figure 6.)

Micro

SD Card

Slot

Temperature

Sensor

Port

NOTE: Orient the microSD card with the
conductors facing down. The angled
corner enters on the right of the slot.

OutBack

Device

Cable

Network

Cable

1. Connect the CAT5 cable from the OutBack device to the connection labeled “HUB

Port” on the AXS Port. The Power LED will illuminate. (See Figure 6.)

2. Connect the network cable to the connection labeled “Network Port” on the AXS Port.

3. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network or Internet. When an

Ethernet link is established, the Ethernet Link LED will illuminate.
(See Figure 6.)

HUB/Device

Port

Network

Port

Internet

Internet

AXS Port

AXS Port

OutBack HUB

OutBack

Products

OutBack Charge

Controller