MagTap

	MagTap Internet based monitoring for Magnum brand inverters and accessories
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Introduction

APRS World's MagTap is a powerful and cost effective tool for remotely monitoring Magnum brand inverters and accessories. The MagTap installs on the Magnum network and provides live Internet monitoring of the inverter, battery monitor, and automatic generator start module. Using your always on Internet connection, the MagTap makes live and historical conditions available to you through a web browser and our WorldData service.

Free WorldData service for 5 years and only $10 per year thereafter!

Unlike our competition, APRS World understands how Magnum equipment is used along with the challenges of mobile and off-grid renewable energy systems. We have designed the MagTap to meet these challenges and provide you with the best tool possible for managing them. Jim Jarvis, APRS World's owner, uses his MagTap daily for monitoring his off-grid homestead.

Example Live Sites

Site Name and Link	Age
Magnum Power System @ Castle Danger	2010-07-31 01:57:47 (28 seconds ago)
PRP Magnum	2010-07-31 01:58:10 (5 seconds ago)
Ryan's Magnum	2010-07-31 01:57:52 (23 seconds ago)

Measurement Channels

Measurements	Configuration
Status and faults AC and DC voltage, current, power, and frequency Temperatures Battery state of charge and amp/hours in and out Generator run time, temperature, and status	Models and revisions of all connected devices Inverter configuration Battery size and type Charger amps and AC shore amps
See specifications for a complete list of channels.

WorldData and Web Display

APRS World offers our World Data service for our customers (see pricing above). Using an optional internet gateway module, our products can send live data to our hosted data service. Using your web browser you can view live and historical performance data and graphs. This allows your customer to see how their system is performing and allows you to troubleshoot the system without getting in your truck.

Installation

The MagTap is easy to install and inexpensive because it does not require any additional sensors. It uses the sensors already built into your Magnum brand inverter and accessories. The MagTap has two RJ-11 (phone type) jacks and a power jack. Installation takes only a few minutes and consists of snapping in a few cables to the MagTap module and your Magnum Remote. Magnum does not allow third party modules to be powered by the inverter's built in power supply, so a power source that can supply less than a watt at 7 to 76 volts DC is required. The power source can be the batteries that power your inverter or an inexpensive external AC to DC power supply.

Communications Options

An always-on internet connection is required for both options.

Wireless 802.15.4

Wired Ethernet

Pros:

No cable to run to Internet router
Multiple devices can send to one gateway
MagTap can be 100' to 500' from Internet connection
Gateway can go anywhere in range where there is a convenient Ethernet jack

Cons:

Requires APRS World's 802.15.4 to Ethernet gateway
May not be permitted in all areas of the world

Pros:

No additional gateway required
Works anywhere there is an Ethernet jack

Cons:

Each APRS World device could require its own Ethernet port
Requires an Ethernet jack at the MagTap

Purchasing

Special introductory pricing for a limited time only.

MagTap, Wired Ethernet
Click on photo to enlarge	US Price: $300.00 USD Please call us at +1-507-454-2727 to place an order. Or click here to order online from . Requires an Ethernet jack at the MagTap. Package includes: MagTap module AC Adapter 0.3m (1') Magnum Network Cable 2 x Mounting Screws Part Number: APRS5811 Shipping Weight: 1.00 pounds RoHS: compliant Origin: USA
MagTap, Wireless 802.15.4
Click on photo to enlarge	US Price: $250.00 USD Please call us at +1-507-454-2727 to place an order. Or click here to order online from . Requires APRS World's 802.15.4 to Ethernet gateway. Package includes: MagTap module Antenna AC Adapter 0.3m (1') Magnum Network Cable 2 x Mounting Screws Part Number: APRS5810 Shipping Weight: 1.00 pounds RoHS: compliant Origin: USA
RF Modem to Ethernet Gateway, 802.15.4 XBee-PRO
Click on photo to enlarge	US Price: $250.00 USD Please call us at +1-507-454-2727 to place an order. Or click here to order online from . APRS World's 802.15.4 Xbee to Ethernet gateway. Package includes: RF Modem, USB, 802.15.4 XBee-PRO modem Antenna, 2.4 GHz, rubber duck, RP-SMA connector Power adapter, North American CAT5e ethernet cable, 3m (10') Part Number: APRS7012 Shipping Weight: 1.00 pounds RoHS: compliant Origin: USA
AC Adapter, North American, 9VDC, 5 watts
Click on photo to enlarge	US Price: $7.00 USD Please call us at +1-507-454-2727 to place an order. Or click here to order online from . AC to DC switching power supply. Energy Star compliant. Slim style. 9 VDC, 5 watts output. Part Number: APRS6601 Shipping Weight: 0.25 pounds RoHS: compliant Origin: other

Internet based monitoring for Magnum brand inverters and accessories