Studer Innotec SA
Xtender
User manual
V4.6.0
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10
OTHER XTENDER SYSTEM COMPATIBLE DEVICES
The devices listed below are compatible with and can be part of an Xtender system interconnected
by the communication bus. Their complete description is available on our website www.studer-
innotec.com
10.1
B
ATTERY STATUS PROCESSOR
BSP-500/-1200
This module is delivered with a 500 or 1200 A shunt. It allows measurement
of current, voltage and battery temperature. It computes the information
and provides to the Xtender system all the information derived from these
measurements, like the state of charge, time before discharge, history of
the state of charge over 5 days, etc.
10.2
C
OMMUNICATION MODULE
X
COM
-232
I
This RS232 isolated module allows access to most of the values and settings
of devices connected to the Xtender communication bus. It also features an
SD card for the acquisition of measured data
,
the unit settings and historic
events.
10.3
MPPT
SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER
V
ARIO
T
RACK
/V
ARIO
S
TRING
These solar charge controllers (VT-65, VT-80 and VS-120)
automatically charge the batteries in an optimal way by
retrieving maximum energy from the solar panels (PV
modules). When connected to one or several Xtender they
synchronize their battery cycles and benefit from all the
functions of other accessories or devices in the system such
as control, display and data logging of the remote control
RCC-02/-03 and communication through the Xcom-232i
module.
10.4
C
OMMUNICATION SETS
X
COM
-LAN/-GSM
These two sets provide the possibility to control the Xtender,
VarioTrack and VarioString systems via the Xcom web portal
anywhere there is internet access, via the local network or via the
GSM network. The access to internet can be done with a
smartphone, tablette or notebook computer.
10.5
C
OMMUNICATION MODULE
X
COM
-SMS
The communication module Xcom-SMS makes it possible to access
systems with Studer Innotec devices through SMS (Short Message
Service) sent from a mobile phone, a web site, etc. It provides the user
with a tool that gives easy access to the system in order to know its
current state and to control it remotely reducing the necessity to
physically go to the site.