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Introduction to the Comm-box
Comm-Box provides complete access to your Munters controllers, including monitoring and control
capabilities, from any device, anywhere. From one computer, tablet, or smartphone, you can manage an
entire network.
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Cloud-based access to controllers
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Multiple, simultaneous users have network access
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Multiple communication pathways:
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Built-in internet and telephone connectivity
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Cellular Connectivity
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Local communication via wired or wireless communication
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Status reports provide critical information on house functions and animal statistics
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Push notifications
In addition, Comm-Box can act as an add-on for users wanting to add web-access to legacy
Communicator units.
2.1
Ordering
Each Comm-Box has one of two software packages:
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Poultry (P/N: 904-07-00016 Comm-Box-POU-EN-ROT)
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Pigs (P/N: 904-07-00017 Comm-Box-PIG-EN-ROT)
These software packages are not interchangeable and cannot be converted. In addition, connecting a
Comm-Box directly to a controller requires a Junction Box. There are two options:
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RS-232 Network: 904-99-00036 COMMBOX -POU- JUNCTION BOX RS232
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RS-485 Network: 904-99-00037 COMMBOX -POU- JUNCTION BOX RS485
2.2
What Comes in the Package
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Comm-Box
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Power Supply Cables 115VAC and 230VAC
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EPROM for Communicator upgrade. When connecting Comm-box directly to Communicator,
upgrade the Communicator software using the EPROM supplied.
