⚡ Sungrow COM100E – Smart Communication Box (Datalogger) for PV Plants

The Sungrow COM100E is an integrated communications/logger box for utility-scale and commercial PV plants. It offers flexible connectivity via RS485, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi, supports energy meters, weather stations, and sensors, and comes in a robust enclosure with a maintenance light for easy service. It enables batch inverter commissioning, remote firmware upgrades, local monitoring, active/reactive power control, and web-based O&M to lower operating costs.

⚙️ Technical Specifications

• 🔠 Model/Designation: COM100E.
• 🧩 Max number of connected devices: 300.
• 🔌 RS485 interfaces: 3.
• 🌐 Ethernet: 1 × RJ45, 10/100/1000 Mbps.
• ⏺️ Digital inputs (DI): 5 inputs, up to 24 Vdc.
• 📈 Analog inputs (AI): 4 inputs supporting 4–20 mA or 0–10 Vdc.
• 📶 Wi-Fi (WLAN): 802.11 b/g/n/ac with HT20/40/80 MHz on 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz.
• 🔗 Communication protocols – Ethernet: Modbus-TCP, IEC 60870-5-104, FTP/SFTP.
• 🔗 Communication protocols – RS485: Modbus-RTU, DL/T645.
• 🔌 Power supply (AC): wide range 100–300 Vac, 50/60 Hz.
• ⚡ Power consumption: typical 20 W, max 30 W.
• 💡 Maintenance light consumption: < 1 W.
• 🌡️ Operating temperature: −30°C to +60°C.
• 📦 Storage temperature: −40°C to +70°C.
• 💧 Relative humidity: ≤ 95% (non-condensing).
• ⛰️ Operating altitude: up to 4000 m.
• 🛡️ Ingress protection: IP66 (excellent dust/water resistance).
• 📏 Dimensions (W × H × D): 460 × 315 × 126 mm.
• ⚖️ Weight: 6 kg.
• 🧷 Mounting methods: wall, bracket, or pole – indoor/outdoor.
• 🧱 Enclosure material: durable PC (polycarbonate).
• 🧵 Cable specs – AC power: outdoor UV-resistant, 1.0–1.5 mm², OD 13–18 mm.
• 🧵 Cable specs – RS485: outdoor UV-resistant shielded twisted pair (STP), 0.75–1.5 mm², OD 6–18 mm.
• 🧵 Cable specs – Ethernet: outdoor UV-resistant shielded CAT5, OD 6–18 mm.
• 🧵 Cable specs – AI/DI: outdoor UV-resistant, 0.75 mm², OD 4.5–6 mm.
• 📦 Box contents (COM100E): Logger1000B, AC power supply, surge protection device (SPD), miniature circuit breaker, maintenance light.
• 🛜 O&M functions: batch inverter settings & firmware upgrades, web-based maintenance, local monitoring, active/reactive power control.

🌍 Why COM100E is ideal for Yemen & the Middle East

• 🌦️ Strong environmental resilience: IP66 and wide temperature range for dust, salinity, and heat.
• 📡 Flexible connectivity: RS485 + Ethernet + dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz) to overcome infrastructure constraints.
• 🛠️ Lower O&M costs: browser-based access and remote updates for easier management of large sites.
• 🔌 Broad compatibility: supports energy meters, weather stations, and sensor inputs for accurate plant data.

🏭 Application Scenarios

• 🏭 Utility/community-scale PV plants with multiple arrays.
• 🏢 Commercial rooftops and industrial facilities needing centralized supervision.
• 🛰️ Remote or harsh sites requiring wireless connectivity and remote monitoring.
• 🔧 Projects needing batch commissioning and Modbus/IEC integrations.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Does COM100E support both wired and wireless connections to multiple field devices?

🔸 Yes. It offers 3 × RS485 lines, gigabit Ethernet, and 802.11 b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi, and supports up to 300 connected devices.

Can I commission and update multiple inverters at once?

🔸 Absolutely—batch configuration and remote firmware updates reduce downtime and OPEX.

How robust is it for challenging environments?

🔸 IP66 enclosure, −30 to +60°C operating range, up to 95% RH (non-condensing), and operation up to 4000 m altitude.

Which protocols are supported for SCADA/monitoring integration?

🔸 Over Ethernet: Modbus-TCP, IEC 60870-5-104, FTP/SFTP. Over RS485: Modbus-RTU and DL/T645.

What’s included in the box?

🔸 Logger1000B, AC power supply, SPD, MCB, and a maintenance light—ready for fast field deployment.

📞 Contact us or visit the nearest Al-Raebi Solar branch for a special quote and a free consultation!