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Pico-grid Controllers Datasheet

A smart Off-Grid solar power PoE injector for WiFi and IoT devices

This highly reliable Solar PoE Injector:

  • Smart Off-Grid PoE injector Integrated lithium ion battery
  • Complete cloud-based management and control
  • Built-in communications

Clear Blue’s Pico-Grid Controller is the industry’s first controller specifically designed to support mission-critical, ultra low-power loads such as WiFi hotspots and IoT devices. Pico-Grid includes built-in connectivity to Illumience, the cloud- based management platform and service, that optimizes energy generation, storage and load control.

Maximum Uptime

Predictive analytics, weather forecasting, and individual load control ensure maximum uptime.

Long Life

Our dynamic charging algorithm is designed to deliver the longest battery life.

Maintenance & Easy Installation

Designed for easy installation without special training. Installers and customers get peace of mind through our commissioning and provisioning services, to ensure you get it right the first time, every time.

Delivering on the Promise of WirelessPower

Technical Data

System Components Overview
Smart Off-Grid PoE Controller12/24/48*V PoE Injector and DC Output, 200W MPPT Charger, 30Ah @ 6.4V integrated LifePO4 battery
Ports & Ratings
Port I/O RatingsVoltage & PowerCurrentDetails
PoE/Load Port 1

Regulated 48W @ 48V DC

24W @ 24V DC

1A Max (Passive PoE + DC Port Combined)Built in support for 2 physical connections, 1 passive PoE pins 4+, 5+ | 7-, 8-, and 1 push-in wire connection. 10/100 ethernet data passthrough ports. Note: Product ships at 24V DC as a default configuration to avoid damage to loads.
PoE/Load Port 2

Regulated 24W @ 24V DC

12W @ 12V DC

1A Max (Passive PoE + DC Port Combined)Built in support for 2 physical connections, 1 passive PoE pins 4+, 5+ | 7-, 8-, and 1 push-in wire connection. 10/100 ethernet data passthrough ports. Note: Product ships at 12V DC as a default configuration to avoid damage to loads.
Power I/O Port7V15AAdditional I/O Power Port that can be used for Grid Support.
Solar Port

10V-39V

200W Max

12AUp to 200W usable through MPPT with reverse polarity protection.
Installation & Maintentance Tools
Web App through WiFi DirectFull Web App, featuring a comprehensive commissioning guide for seamless setup and realtime monitoring of key performance metrics, enhancing your control.
Smart Off-Grid Cloud Management & Service
Illumience Management (Cloud Based)All settings are remotely managed by the Illumience cloud service including remote monitoring, troubleshooting, and remote software upgrades. Comprehensive and customizable detailed reporting to enable optimal performance.
Management BenefitsRemote control, fully customizable parameters, customizable alarms, weather and energy forecasting, remote troubleshooting and remediation tools, group management, battery state of charge and health.
Service SupportClear Blue Illumience software and service team monitors and manages sites on behalf of customer.
SecurityAll data between devices and the cloud are encrypted for security purposes.
Communications
Built In CommunicationsWiFi 2.4GHz 802.11 b/g/n or cellular.
Features
Internal Battery ProtectionBoosting longevity with our intelligent features: Temperature Protection for safe operations in all conditions, LVD/LVR for optimized battery health by smart load disconnection, and Cell Balancing, ensuring efficient performance with safety checks
Smart Battery Charge Profile

MPPT patented multi-stage charging, remote software configurable charge profile designed specifically for solar charging. Using 200W when available, it adapts to sun changes, absorbing optimal power.

Inbuilt safety systems prevent overcharging, managing battery levels smartly.

Load ProtectionI/O overload protection, short circuit and low voltage disconnect, and transient voltage protection across all load I/O’s. Protection mechanism ensures safety, automatically cutting off and resuming power when necessary. Real-time alerts and notifications keep you informed of any power issues. All protections have two level capability – both hardware failsafe and normal software control. High availability features - variable overload and short circuit multi-try, and variable surge current management.
Load Management SchedulingEvent engine enables proactive load management to enable off-hours scheduling as normal operation and also in certain degraded service/outage scenarios. Coupled with Illumience’s weather and energy forecasting, any service impacts can be scheduled for off-hours to ensure maximum SLA to users. Adjust voltage levels individually for each output.
Remote Software UpdateNew features delivered to all devices via remote software download on an ongoing basis as part of Clear Blue’s management service, three years of which is included in upfront price.
Battery TypeHigh-Performance long life Lithium Iron Phosphate battery cells with Clear Blue BMS.

Physical
ConnectorsRJ45 Mode B* and push-in Cage Clamp wire connector. Toolless colour coded wire push-in connectors for easy & foolproof installation.
Dimensions (L x W x H)

118mm x 270mm x 195mm

4.65” x 10.63” x 7.68”

Weight2.6Kg. / 5.8lbs.
MountingIncluding mounting hardware for wall mount or pole mount PoE Controller
PoE Ports1G/2.5G 802.3BT Ethernet Data Passthrough Ports

* Mode B is physically compatible with industry active POE standards as well as passive POE.

Environmental
Ambient Temperature

-20C to 60 °C (-4 to 122 °F)

*Charging will stop at -10 °C

Controller Power Consumption2W Max
Enclosure RatingUV Resistant Outdoor Rated
Certifcations
Health & Safety

EN/UL/CSA 62368-1

TUV certified.

EMC (EUDirective 2014/30/EU)

EN 55032: 2015/A11: 2020,

EN 55035: 2017/A11: 2020,

ETSI EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3

ETSI EN 301 489-17 V3.1.1, FCC

Part 15 Subpart B,

IECS 003, Issue 07: 2020

Warranty
Warranty5 year warranty