Fox ESS Smart WiLAN Dongle V & R Series | WiFi Monitoring

Description

The Fox ESS Smart WiLAN is a plug-and-play remote monitoring dongle that connects your Fox ESS PV system to the Fox ESS Cloud. Owners and installers get real-time performance data, historic records and system alerts through the user-friendly FoxCloud app, with 24/7 monitoring from anywhere.

Built with an IP65 rating for outdoor installation, a strong 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi signal for maximum range and a clean, compact design, it is a pluggable data logger that fits neatly alongside the inverter. Supplied for Fox ESS V series and R series inverters only.

IP65

Outdoor rated

802.11 b/g/n

Wi-Fi standard

2.4 GHz

2.412 to 2.484 GHz

62 g

Lightweight

-25 to 60 °C

Operating range

1 W

Average consumption

Compatibility: V series and R series only

This dongle is supplied only for Fox ESS V series and R series inverters. Other Fox ESS inverter ranges use a different monitoring dongle, so please confirm your inverter series before ordering. Fitting an incompatible dongle will prevent communication with the Fox ESS Cloud.

Fox ESS Cloud monitoring

Once configured through the FoxCloud app, the Smart WiLAN streams system data to the Fox ESS Cloud platform, so installers can keep up to date with performance and alerts while system owners follow generation and usage from their phone or tablet.

Key features

Fox ESS Cloud connection

Connects your PV system to the Fox ESS Cloud for real-time data, historic records and system alerts.

IP65 rated

IP65 ingress protection makes it suitable for outdoor installation, with an operating range of -25 to 60 °C.

Plug-and-play fitting

Pluggable installation with no complicated wiring, so it is quick for installers to fit and commission.

Strong Wi-Fi signal

802.11 b/g/n on 2.4 GHz with 3 dB antenna gain for maximum range, secured with WEP, WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK.

Monitor from anywhere

A user-friendly app gives 24/7 monitoring for system owners and installers, wherever they are.

Clean and compact

Measures just 130 x 48 x 27 mm and weighs only 62 g, with a low 1 W average power consumption.

Technical specifications

General

Model

Smart WiLAN

Compatible inverters

Fox ESS V series and R series only

Monitoring platform

Fox ESS Cloud

Installation method

Pluggable

Physical interface

USB, RJ45

Wireless

Wireless standards

802.11 b/g/n

Frequency range

2.412 to 2.484 GHz

Antenna gain

3 dB

Security

WEP / WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK

Protocol

TCP / UDP / HTTP / MQTT / SSL

Transmitting power

19.5 dBm (11b), 14 dBm (11g), 13 dBm (11n)

Baud rate

9600 / 8 / n / 1

Electrical

Power supply

DC 4.5 to 5.5 V

Average power consumption

1 W

Physical and environmental

Dimensions (L x W x H)

130 x 48 x 27 mm

Weight

62 g

Ingress protection

IP65

Operating temperature

-25 to 60 °C

Storage temperature

-25 to 60 °C

Humidity

0 to 95 % (non-condensing)

Certification

FCC / CE (RED) / RoHS

Frequently asked questions

Which Fox ESS inverters is the Smart WiLAN compatible with?

The Smart WiLAN is supplied only for Fox ESS V series and R series inverters. Other Fox ESS ranges use a different dongle, so check your inverter series before ordering.

Can the Smart WiLAN be installed outdoors?

Yes. It has an IP65 rating and an operating temperature range of -25 to 60 °C, which makes it suitable for outdoor installation.

What can I monitor with it?

The dongle connects your system to the Fox ESS Cloud, giving real-time performance data, historic records and system alerts. System owners and installers can both keep track of the system around the clock through the app.

How is the Smart WiLAN set up?

It is a plug-and-play, pluggable device. After plugging it into the inverter, configure it through the FoxCloud app using the serial number or QR code on the dongle, then add it to the plant.

Which wireless standards and security does it support?

It supports 802.11 b/g/n on 2.412 to 2.484 GHz, with WEP, WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK security and TCP, UDP, HTTP, MQTT and SSL protocols.

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