Lodestar Smartbox

Technical characteristics

PARAMETER	VALUE
Installation
Mounting	pole-mounted
On-load mounting	+
Number of connected FPIs	up to 6 sets (50 m maximum)
Communication
Smartbox-FPIs, GHz	BLE 2,4
Communication distance	FPI ~ 50 meters, remote >100 meters
Communication protocol	GSM/ GPRS/ 3G / 4G
Sim card	2 Sim-Card slots
Physical characteristics
IP protection	IP66
Operating temperature, C°	from –40 to + 85
Configuration and control
Remote controller (on site)	mobile App Lodestar for Android or iOS
Remote control (dispatcher desk)	directly to SCADA via IEC 60870-5-104
Collected and transmitted data
Fault information	PtP, PtG faults transient faults, phase of fault PtG direction: backward/forward (Lodestar CL0.5B) currents during the fault load current monitoring

Solutions for Remote Monitoring

The Smartbox is a reliable pole‑mountable communication unit that works with Lodestar fault indicators to provide detailed fault event information and real‑time status of distribution and transmission overhead lines.

Using standard industrial communication protocols, the Smartbox ensures seamless integration with existing network infrastructure. Data exchange is supported via the IEC 60870‑5‑104 protocol. For information security, the Smartbox supports IPsec, OpenVPN, and other network security protocols.

Benefits:

Pole‑mountable design – reliable local data collection mounted directly on poles.
Flexible power supply – no batteries required; powered from a 220 V AC source (e.g., auxiliary transformer) or from a solar panel.
High‑sensitivity external GSM antenna – ensures reliable wireless communication even in areas with weak signal.
Real‑time grid visibility – provides detailed fault event information and overhead line status.
Standard industrial communication protocols – easy integration into existing network infrastructure.

Lodestar Smartbox

Solutions for Remote Monitoring

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