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 via the IDC ribbon cable positioned on the back of the PSU and Controller.
Connect the RS485 bus wires from the first breaker in the daisy chain to the controller's RS485 terminal, at the bottom of the controller. Ensure the correct wires are installed into the A & B terminal ports.
If using Ethernet, connect a standard Ethernet cable from the controller to the network switch or router. This is to be inserted into the top of the controller.
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 via the ribbon cable, positioned on the back of the components.
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).
Antennas
The Edge Controller has two external antennas: one for Wi-Fi and one for GSM (LTE). They are not interchangeable, so each antenna must be fitted to the correct port.
Telling the two antennas apart
Both antennas are black. The difference is in their shape:
Wi-Fi antenna (left): the cone-shaped antenna, tapering to a rounded tip.
GSM antenna (right): the straight cylinder. It also has two indents at the free end of the antenna, the opposite end to the screw fitting.
Ports on the controller
The two antenna ports on the controller are not the same connector type:
Wi-Fi port (left): male, with a centre pin. The Wi-Fi antenna is therefore female.
GSM port (right): female, with a centre hole. The GSM antenna is therefore male.
Attaching the antennas
The male and female ports are easily damaged if an antenna is twisted incorrectly. Fit each antenna carefully:
Match each antenna to its correct port: Wi-Fi to Wi-Fi, GSM to GSM.
Screw the antenna in by turning the base of the antenna only. Do not tighten it by twisting the body of the antenna.
Once the base is secured, twist the antenna itself once, completely, to seat it in its final position.
Orientation when installed
Once attached, point both antennas backwards, into the panel. This allows them to sit underneath the switchboard casing.
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.
This step has no equivalent in a conventional panel. Standard breakers do not communicate with each other or with a controller, so they need no communication wiring at all. Every Hybird breaker must be connected into the RS485 daisy chain to report data and receive commands. The video below shows an installer connecting the RS485 wires between breakers:
If the video does not display above, watch the daisy-chaining video on Loom.
LED status indicators
The breaker's LED always blinks · it is never solid. The pattern reflects both its mode (the green dip switch: UP = work mode, DOWN = setup mode) and whether the breaker is on or off:
Blinking red - work mode, breaker ON. The breaker is operating normally.
Blinking blue - work mode, breaker OFF.
Blinking blue/purple - setup mode, breaker ON. The breaker is awaiting addressing.
Blinking purple/red - setup mode, breaker OFF. The breaker is awaiting addressing.
A single blinking colour means work mode. Two alternating colours with purple in the pattern means the breaker is in setup mode and will not communicate normally on the bus. For day-to-day operation every breaker must be in work mode, with its dip switch up.
This video shows all four LED states on a live panel, including how to move between work and setup mode:
If the video does not display above, watch the LED states video on Loom. For individual clips of each state, see Breaker LED states · video reference.
Commissioning
After physical installation:
Power on the controller via the PSU.
Verify the LED indicates the controller is active (green).
Confirm the controller appears in Hybird OS with a current "last seen" timestamp.
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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