The Hybird Edge Controller is the gateway between the breakers in your panel and the Hybird OS. This article covers the physical installation and connectivity setup.
Overview
There is one Hybird Edge Controller with each Hybird panel. It connects to the breakers via RS485 and to the internet via Ethernet or Wi-Fi. Each controller supports up to 80 breakers and comes with a SIM card to support connectivity where Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection is not possible.
Physical installation
Mount the Edge Controller on the DIN rail inside the electrical panel, or adjacent to it if space is limited. The Edge Controller must always be positioned to the right of the PSU and UPS.
Connect the 24V DC power supply from the PSU to the controller's power input.
Connect the RS485 bus wires from the first breaker in the daisy chain to the controller's RS485 terminal.
If using Ethernet, connect a standard Ethernet cable from the controller to the network switch or router.
Power supply (PSU)
The PSU converts 230V AC mains to 24V DC for the controller. Install the PSU on the DIN rail and connect its AC input to a dedicated circuit. Route the 24V DC output to the controller's power input.
The required mounting order from left to right on the DIN rail is:
PSU only: PSU → Edge Controller
PSU + UPS: PSU → UPS → Edge Controller
The Edge Controller must always be the rightmost of the three units. This keeps DC wiring short and IDC cable routing correct.
Uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
The optional UPS provides battery backup for the controller during power outages. It uses a 3.7V, 20 Ah lithium-polymer battery and connects to the controller. When mains power is lost, the UPS maintains controller operation so it can report the outage to Hybird OS and continue logging data until the battery is depleted.
When both a PSU and UPS are installed, the UPS must always be mounted between the PSU and the Edge Controller — never to the left of the PSU or to the right of the controller.
Network connectivity
The controller connects to Hybird OS via the internet. It supports:
Ethernet (recommended): Connect to any network port with internet access. The controller uses DHCP by default.
Wi-Fi: If Ethernet is not available at the panel location. Configure the Wi-Fi credentials during commissioning.
The controller initiates all connections outbound - no inbound ports or port forwarding required. Data usage is minimal (typically under 800 MB per controller per month).
RS485 connection
The controller communicates with all breakers over an RS485 daisy-chain bus at 500 Kbps. Each Hybird breaker package includes pre-cut RS485 wire rated to 110°C and 600V, sized to connect breakers to each other. Connect the RS485 bus from the controller to the first breaker, then daisy-chain from breaker to breaker.
The controller supports up to 80 breakers on a single RS485 bus. Each breaker must have a unique Modbus ID.
LED status indicators
The breakers LED colour indicate their current state:
Purple - setup mode. The controller is booting or awaiting configuration.
Blue - OFF / standby. The controller is powered but not actively connected or is in a low-power state.
Red - ON / active. The controller is operating normally and connected to Hybird OS.
Commissioning
After physical installation:
Power on the controller via the PSU.
Verify the LED indicates the controller is booting (purple), then active (red).
Confirm the controller appears in Hybird OS with a current "last seen" timestamp.
Run a breaker scan in Hybird OS to verify all connected breakers are detected.
Name each breaker to match the circuit it protects.
If the controller does not appear in Hybird OS after 3 minutes, check the network connection and refer to the Controller Connectivity Issues troubleshooting guide.
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