APsystems ECU-R Energy Communication Unit – Wi-Fi & Ethernet Solar Monitoring
Pickup currently unavailable at USA Fulfillment Center
Talk to Real Experts Anytime
Talk to Real Experts Anytime
Lifetime tech support from our in-house specialists
Hassle Free Warranty
Hassle Free Warranty
Effortless Warranty for Your Ease.
Unbeatable Value, Guaranteed
Unbeatable Value, Guaranteed
Find it cheaper elsewhere? We'll match it.
Speak To a Solar Specialist
solar industry experience
10,000+ American
customers
return policy
Warranty
What it is, and what it is for
The APsystems ECU-R Energy Communication Unit collects and transfers performance data from compatible APsystems microinverters, providing real-time visibility into the solar array. Built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet offer flexible network connections, while ZigBee communication links the gateway to the inverters.
Key features
- Real-time inverter and module performance monitoring.
- Communicates with up to 30 inverters.
- Integrated 802.11g/n Wi-Fi and 10/100 Mbps Ethernet.
- 2.4 GHz ZigBee inverter communication.
- Compact, fanless enclosure for indoor installation.
Technical specifications
| Manufacturer | APsystems |
|---|---|
| Model | ECU-R |
| Maximum communicating inverters | 30 |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11g/n |
| Ethernet | 10/100 Mbps, auto-sensing and auto-negotiation |
| Inverter communication | ZigBee, 2.4 GHz |
| Power supply | 120–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz; adapter output 5 V DC, 2 A |
| Power consumption | 1.7 W |
| USB interfaces | Two 5 V DC, 0.5 A outputs |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 122 × 87 × 25 mm (4.8 × 3.4 × 0.98 in) |
| Weight | 150 g (0.33 lb) |
| Operating temperature | -20°C to 65°C (-4°F to 149°F) |
| Cooling | Natural convection; no fans |
| Enclosure rating | Indoor, NEMA 1 / IP20 |
Installation and compatibility
Install indoors in a location suited to the gateway's operating conditions and communication range. Confirm compatibility with the specific APsystems microinverter model and monitoring configuration before ordering. The 30-unit limit refers to inverters, not solar modules.
Before you order.
If yours isn't here, ask an engineer. It costs nothing and it's the step most people skip.
What if I'm not sure this is the right product?
Ask before you order. Send us what you need to run, or your pool or well figures, and an engineer will confirm the choice — it costs nothing. Or use the finder below, which sizes from what you actually run and shows its reasoning.
Read it all? Add it to your cart.
Same price and options as at the top of the page. Shipping is worked out at checkout from your address.
