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Product
Price
(Quantity 1)
greenMonitor Lite

Includes an ALIX.3D2 with an AMD Geode processor, preinstalled with the greenMonitor Basic EditionPower Over Ethernet injector).  Suitable for connecting to the AUX relay output of an OutBack Power Technologies FX, VFX or GVFX inverter (cable sold separately).  Memory capacity is 256MB.  Flash drive capacity is 8GB, standard, with both 16 and 32GB capacities available.  Standard connections include an RJ45 jack for 100BaseT Ethernet with integrated Power Over Ethernet configuration and RS-232 DB-9 male connector pre-wired for OutBack Power System Mate 2 serial communication. The product includes a license for the greenMonitor  software, on request.  Power consumption is less than 500ma at 12 volts DC nominal, and powered via 120 volt AC adapter or PoE injector (optional).

The greenMonitor Lite data logger is pre-configured for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) connection to an existing internet or intranet and will immediately begin monitoring an OutBack Power Technologies Mate 2 display controller when connected (specify optional Mate 3 networking interface when ordering).  Configuring with a fixed IP address is available as an order-time option (add $25) from greenHouse Computers, LLC as well as selected resellers.

The video option allows you to view your system directly via the integrated VGA connector and a USB keyboard and mouse, without the need for an additional computer, or to set up a video kiosk for public display.  You can also use a readily available Keyboard-Video-Mouse switch and turn off your high-power desktop computer when not in use, and use your existing monitor and keyboard to view your greenMonitor system.

Recommend memory sizes are based on 3 to 5 years of daily data storage.  Standalone greenMonitor software can be used to selectively backup or remove stored files.

Flash Memory Section Guide

Devices Local Databases Size
1 to 6 No 8GB
Yes 16GB
7 to 12 No 16GB
Yes 32GB
13 to 20 32GB

License Selection Guide

Select the highest license level for the desired features.

Software Feature License Level
OutBack Power Technologies supportBasic
Single-user access, standalone local area (home) network Basic
Multi-user access, internet accessible Standard
Local database storage Standard
Optional video interface (greenMonitor Lite only)Standard
Bogart Engineering PentaMetric battery monitorStandard
WattsUp? Meters  power monitors and circuit controllersStandard
RS-485 Modbus-enabled devices, such as Morningstar charge controllers and inverters Advanced
RS-232 Modbus-enabled devices, such as SMA invertersAdvanced
Weather or environmental sensors, both RS-232 and RS-485/Modbus. Advanced
Modbus/TCP slave support for SCADA systemsAdvanced

Model List

Model Hardware Features Software Features MSRP
228 8GB Flash greenMonitor Individual Basic, single-user web interface $375
229 8GB Flash greenMonitor Individual Standard, available local database, multi-user web interface $425
229P8GB FlashgreenMonitor Individual Advanced, pre-configured for a Bogart Engineering PentaMetric, available local database, multi-user web interface.$425
230 8GB Flash greenMonitor Individual Advanced, available local database, multi-user web interface,  Modbus and 3rd party device support. $455
230P8GB FlashgreenMonitor Individual Advanced, pre-configured for a Bogart Engineering PentaMetric, available local database, multi-user web interface, Modbus and 3rd party device support.$455
236 16GB Flash greenMonitor Individual Basic, single-user web interface $415
237 16GB Flash greenMonitor Individual Standard, multi-user web interface, integrated local database. $465
237V 16GB Flash, VGA Output greenMonitor Individual Standard, multi-user web interface, integrated web display, integrated local database. $505
238 16GB Flash greenMonitor Individual Advanced, multi-user web interface, integrated local database, Modbus and 3rd party device support. $495
238V 16GB Flash, VGA Output greenMonitor Individual Advanced, multi-user web interface, integrated web display, integrated local database, Modbus and 3rd party device support. $535
247 32GB Flash greenMonitor Individual Standard, multi-user web interface, integrated local database. $495
247V 32GB Flash, VGA Output greenMonitor Individual Standard, multi-user web interface, integrated web display, integrated local databases. $535
248 32GB Flash greenMonitor Individual Advanced, multi-user web interface, integrated local database. $525
248V32GB Flash, VGA OutputgreenMonitor Individual Advanced, multi-user web interface, integrated web display, integrated local databases.$565

greenMonitor Commercial

Our pre-wired commercial grade monitoring product, installed in our greenBox enclosure.  Includes a greenMonitor Lite Model 238, environmental sensors and monitoring for ambient temperature, back-of-module temperature, solar irradiance and wind speed, and up to 3-phase 208/120 Wye revenue-grade watt-hour monitoring (specify number of phase conductors and maximum inverter output at time of order).

Two different flash memory configurations are available.  For systems with one to six charge controllers, inverters and battery monitors, and a single watt-hour meter, we recommend the Model 238 with 16GB of flash memory.  For larger systems, we recommand the Model 248 with 32GB of flash memory.

Two different watt-hour meter options are available.  The standard configuration includes a 70A current transducer for each of up to three phase conductors.  Systems which require metering of both inverter input and output, a second WattNode Modbus is available and includes a 50A current transducer for each of up to three phase conductors.

Please contact us for pricing and availability.

MATE-6FT-DB9

Required for connecting your OutBack Power Technologies Mate display controller to either a computer with a DB9 serial port, or a USB-to-Serial converter having one.  The MATE-6FT-DB9 cable has a female DB9 connector for the computer connection, and a male DB9 connector for the Mate connection.  The cable is wired so that the Mate will begin transmitting data as soon as the Data Terminal Ready (DTR, a commonly supported indication that the computer is ready to receive data) signal is present.  There is no need to program the Request To Send signal to be grounded with this cable.

Note:  This cable replaces SERIP-6FT which has been discontinued effective 7/2010.

Note:  A MATE-6FT-DB9 is included with all greenMonitor Lite systems ordered directly from greenHouse Computers.  The MATE-6FT-DB9 may not be included by other distributors or resellers.

$25

MODEM-6FT-DB9

Required for connecting your OutBack Power Technologies Mate display controller to a modem with a DB9 serial connection.  The MODEM-6FT-DB9 cable has a male DB9 connector for the modem connection, and a male DB9 connector for the Mate connection.  The cable is wired so that the Mate will begin transmitting data as soon as the Data  Carrier Detect (DCD, a commonly supported indication that the modem has completed a connection to a remote modem) signal is present.

$25
MODEM-6FT-DB25

Required for connecting your OutBack Power Technologies Mate display controller to modem with a DB25 serial connection.  The MODEM-6FT-DB25 cable has a male DB25 connector for the modem connection, and a male DB9 connector for the Mate connection.  The cable is wired so that the Mate will begin transmitting data as soon as the Data  Carrier Detect (DCD, a commonly supported indication that the modem has completed a connection to a remote modem) signal is present.

$25
 
Software Products

Product selection guide: (click here to skip)


I am an individual with a single OutBack Power Technologies system.
I only need to view basic production and consumption data
Individual Basic
I require statistical analysis of my system's performance or automatic management of my inverters and/or generator.
Individual Standard
I have equipment from vendors other than OutBack Power Technoligies in my system, including weather monitoring or control equipment.
Individual Advanced
I am an individual with multiple OutBack Power Technologies systems
My systems share a single battery bank
Individual Standard
My systems have two or more battery banks, or are not at the same physical location
Site Edition
I am a business which installs or maintains systems
My business is a sole proprietorship, or I am the only employee who needs access to the software.  All of our systems are limited to OutBack Power Technologies equipment.
Individual Standard
My business is a sole proprietorship, or I am the only employee who needs access to the software.  Our systems are not limited to OutBack Power Technologies equipment.
Individual Advanced
I have no need for 24/7 monitoring at this time
I have three or fewer employees, or 5 or fewer systems I need to monitor remotely.
Business Standard
I have four or more employees, or more than 5 systems I need to monitor remotely
Business Advanced
My business has more than 10 systems I would like to monitor, or I intend to set up a 24/7 monitoring system for my customers.
Business Edition bundles
I am a system designer in need of an embedded hardware solution for a small system
The system I am designing is a remotely located system which produces less than 5 KWh per day, but more than 500 watt-hours.
greenMonitor Lite Model 228
The system I am designing produces less than 20 KWh per day, but more than 5KWh.
greenMonitor Lite Model 236
The system I am designing is an off-grid system which produces 20KWh or more per day, or is an on-grid system.
greenMonitor Lite Model 248
I am a system designer in need of a commercial power monitoring solution.
I will be providing the hardware to operate the software
I do not need to have complete control over the inverters for this system
Site Edition
I require complete control over the inverters for this system
Industrial Edition for each OEM Mate, plus Site Edition to manage the overall installation.

We have special pricing on greenMonitor Lite data loggers configured with the Industrial Edition.  Please contact us for pricing and a solution.
Please recommend monitoring hardware
There are fewer than four Mate display controllers, and I do not require control over the inverters
greenMonitor Logger to monitor the Mate display controllers, and Business Edition to monitor the installation.
There are more than four Mate display controllers, but fewer than 25, and I do not require control over the inverters.
Serial-to-IP converters for each of the Mate display controllers, Business Edition installed on a greenMonitor Server Pro to monitor the installation
I require complete control over the inverters
You will need to contact us for hardware sizing information, based on the size of your system.  The recommended solution will be sized to provide adequate real-time responsiveness.
Product
Price
(Quantity 1)
greenMonitor  Individual Basic

The greenMonitor Individual Basic software is designed for an individual system owner who requires basic system monitoring and reporting, or whose system is being monitored by our 24/7 remote monitoring service and requires access to their system information. The advanced system management tools, as well as the tools which perform statistical analysis and forecasting are not included in this license level.

The greenMonitor Individual Basic software includes Apple Mac OS™ X, Linux® and Microsoft Windows® operating system installers.  System documentation is included and viewable using a standard web browser.

The greenMonitor Individual Basic software is licensed for a single OutBack Power Technologies installation utilizing a single battery bank and a single Mate display controller monitoring the attached devices, or a single remotely monitored system regardless of the number of attached devices.

The greenMonitor Individual Basic software supports single user access on a local area network.  Internet access is not recommended.

$125
greenMonitor  Individual Standard

The greenMonitor Individual Standard software is designed for an individual system owner who requires advanced system monitoring and reporting.  A local database option is available for longer term access to detailed system data. The advanced system management tools are included in this license level.  There is limited support for devices from vendors other than OutBack Power Technologies.

The greenMonitor Individual Standard software includes Apple Mac OS™ X, Linux® and Microsoft Windows® operating system installers.  System documentation is included and viewable using a standard web browser.

The greenMonitor Individual Standard software is licensed for a single OutBack Power Technologies installation utilizing a single battery bank and a single Mate display controller monitoring the attached devices, or a single remotely monitored system regardless of the number of attached devices.

The greenMonitor Individual Standard software supports up to 3 different users and may be used to access system data from a local area network or the Internet.

$175
greenMonitor Individual Advanced

The greenMonitor Individual Advanced software is designed for an individual system owner or sole-proprietor renewable energy system installer who either owns a single system using OutBack Power Technologies or other supported vendor equipment, or who is a small business with a limited number of customers.  Up to 2 separate systems may be monitored. The Individual Advanced software includes all of the advanced management tools and display applications as well as the gmServer individual system monitoring server and device drivers for all supported devices.

The greenMonitor Individual Advanced software includes Apple Mac OS™ X, Linux® and Microsoft Windows® operating system installers.  System documentation is included and viewable using a standard web browser.

The greenMonitor Individual Advanced software is licensed for up to two installations, each utilizing a single battery bank with one or more Mate display controllers or other communications devices monitoring the attached equipment.

The greenMonitor Individual Advanced software supports up to 5 different users and may be used to access system data from a local area network or the Internet.

$225
greenMonitor Site Edition

The greenMonitor Site Edition software is designed for an individual renewable energy installation having more than one battery banks, with one or more Mate display controllers monitoring the devices which are attached to each separate battery bank. Typical applications are systems with more than a total of 10 inverters, charge controllers and battery monitors, each controlling a seperate battery bank.

The greenMonitor Site Edition product includes the gmConsole large scale system monitoring application.

The greenMonitor Site Edition product is licensed for use by a single individual.  Each additional user is $100.  For large installations with multiple users, our Large Business Edition may be a better value.

$295
(2 to 5 systems)
$495
(6 to 10 systems)
Contact us
(Over 10 systems)
greenMonitor Business Edition

The greenMonitor Business Edition software is designed for professional installation and maintenance businesses having one or more employees responsible for the installation and maintenance of renewable energy systems. The greenMonitor Business Edition is available in two different licensing levels, one for companies having from 1 to 4 employees, and another for companies having 5 or more employees.

Business Standard

This license level does not include the gmConsole large system monitoring application. A complimentary greenMonitor Individual Basic license is included with the purchase of a Small Business license for three or more employees.

$195
(1 User)
+$100
(Each additional)
Large Business Edition

For five to 10 employees, or to include the gmConsole large system monitoring application. Two complimentary greenMonitor Individual Standard licenses are included with the purchase of this license, with an additional license provided for seven or more employees. The version of gmConsole included in this product is licensed to monitor up to 25 separate systems, after which an upgrade to the Monitoring Bundle and pricing is required.

Please contact us for licensing terms if your business has more than 10 employees in need of using the greenMonitor software or if you need to monitor more than 25 systems.

$595
(5 Users)
+$100
(Each additional)

Each employee will have indvidual access to our technical support staff and be able to install the purchased Business Edition product on their personal workstation, as well as the Individual Edition product on a laptop or other portable computer for field use. These license levels do not include support for customer systems (this would be included under the customer's Basic Edition or Individual Edition license), only for the use of the Business Edition software itself by each employee. Business Edition customers will have access to deeply discounted Basic and Individual Edition licenses for six months, after which normal reseller volume-based pricing applies.

greenMonitor Business Edition Monitoring Bundle

The Monitoring Bundle is designed for businesses with monitoring requirements of up to 25 systems. The Monitoring Bundle allows you to immediately begin 24/7 remote monitoring of your customer systems. The license includes a 5 user Large Business Edition license, a starter pack of ten Basic Edition licenses and up to four hours of telephone consultation to help you set up your software and monitoring service.

Each additional 25 system license upgrade includes ten Basic Edition licenses and two hours of telephone or e-mail consultation. Reseller volume discounts apply to bundle purchases. The greenMonitor Viewer may also be used to provide network access to customer systems, without the need to purchase Basic Edition licenses.

All Basic Edition licenses will be sold at the discounted volume reseller rate for at least six months after the most recent purchase.

$1,499

+$1,000
(Each additional
25 systems)
greenMonitor Industrial Edition

Our fullest-featured product, greenMonitor Industrial Edition is targeted to large-scale commercial installations which require complete control over the OutBack Power Technologies components.  The Industrial Edition product is the only stand-alone software solution on the market today which gives you complete software control over your OutBack Power Technologies inverters.

$499

(Licensed per Mate display controller, discounts apply for multiple Mate systems.)

Reseller and Volume Pricing

Reseller and volume pricing is based on trailing 3 month sales volumes with software discounts of 25% for any given product after 5 units within a 3 month period. The discount increases to 33% after 10 units. A credit is made when each discount level is reached. For resellers outside the United States, we encourage you to reprice the software in local currency. We work with our international resellers to maintain price consistency even with changes in the exchange rate. For mixed product purchases, the discounts are applied based on the highest cost license purchased within the sales period. Higher priced products will be sold at list price for the first item, and at the discounted volume-based price for each subsequent purchase.

Hardware products, such as the greenMonitor Lite, greenBox Off-Grid and greenBox Commercial are subject to various discounts based on hardware content.

Restocking and Order Cancellation Policy

All sales are subject to cancellation and restocking fees.  A 10% order cancellation fee may be assessed to any order which is cancelled after payment is made, but before hardware components have been ordered or begun assembly.  A 25% restocking fee may be assessed to any order for which hardware components have been ordered.  The restocking and cancellation fees may also be assessed to order for which payment terms have been extended and interim or final payment has not been received.  In addition, because the greenBox Off-Grid and greenBox Commecial are custom-built, low-volume parts, the cost of any parts which cannot be resold or returned to suppliers will be deducted from any payments made, in addition to the 10% order cancellation or 25% restocking fees.

Please contact our sales staff for more information on volume licensing.

Update Policy

Our software development process is designed to insure we provide additional features for our new customers, while maintaining product stability for our existing customers. New features are never added to older releases so that you may continue to enjoy the benefits of high quality software, without being affected by software defects which often accompany those new features.  Each update only includes those changes which are needed to fix existing problems.

Unlike many software products on the market today, older releases are never discontinued just because a new feature is added to a new release or a new version is produced. This provides you with increased stability and reliability, without forcing you to upgrade to a new release to get an old defect fixed.  The greenMonitor Renewable Energy Monitor software improves as each release matures, providing the highest quality software possible.

Customers may install updates free of charge within a major version to benefit from new features, or they may choose to remain on an existing release to benefit from the increased stability.  greenHouse Computers, LLC believes in freedom of choice, and this allows you to choose between innovation and stability.

The greenMonitor software includes free updates for the life of a major version. The first digit of the version number determines the elligibility for free updates. For example, the current shipping version is Version 1.00.8 Update 1, with Version 1.00.9 in development. A customer who purchased Version 1.00.4 is elligible for a free update to any of those releases within Version 1.

Each release will remain active for at least one year after the most recent update. Version 1.00.5, which was released in 3Q09 and is in its third update, will reach end of life 12 months after Version 1.00.5 Update 3 was released. When Version 2.01.00 is released in 2H10, an upgrade from any version 1 software will required a new license, which will be available at a 50% discount over the regular price. Customers who purchased the greenMonitor software within a year of a new major version being released will be elligible for a free upgrade to that new version.


Notice: Pricing, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.  All products are subject to quantity limitations or prior sale.


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