T3 Software · Industrial Automation
8 opto-isolated digital inputs, selectable analog channel (0-10V / 0-20mA), NTC temperature sensor input, and NPN or relay output — ready automation macros with WiFi, Bluetooth, and RS485 without programming.
Why ControlBox?
Reduce time-consuming steps in field projects; I/O, communication, and automation logic together in one device.
How does it work?
ControlBox simplifies the process from setup to monitoring. No programming environment or compile step is required.
Connect sensors and switches to digital inputs; connect a 0-10V or 0-20mA sensor to the analog channel; connect the NTC thermistor to the temperature input. Connect servo/step drivers to NPN outputs or actuators to relay stage.
Connect to the device via WiFi, Bluetooth, or web interface. Configure the analog channel mode (0-10V / 0-20mA) and the NTC temperature input. Select a level, HVAC, door, or conveyor macro and set the parameters.
Track operating status from mobile or web panel. Exchange data with energy monitoring, SCADA, or upper systems via Modbus RTU.
ControlBox provides ready-made macros for automation scenarios commonly used in industrial fields. With a select-and-use approach, pump, fan, door, level, and temperature control can be commissioned within minutes.
Each macro predefines field logic such as input triggering, output driving, delay, hysteresis, and alarm thresholds. The technical team only selects which sensor controls which output.
Input & output
ControlBox provides 8 digital inputs, a selectable analog channel, an NTC temperature sensor input, and NPN or relay outputs in one unit.
Safely reads digital signals such as limit switch, level switch, pulse counter, emergency stop, and proximity sensor.
Single analog channel; configured as 0-10V voltage or 0-20mA current mode depending on field sensor. Only one mode is active at a time.
Measure temperature by connecting the NTC thermistor directly. No separate transmitter or analog module required.
Output stage can be configured as NPN transistor or relay according to project needs.
Ready macros
Macro library that can be commissioned without PLC programming knowledge. Ready examples by sector are below.
Booster, fill-drain, and well pump control — input/output mapping ready.
Hysteresis and alarm thresholds for fan, heater, and cooling circuits.
Garage door, barrier, and lighting combined operation scenarios.
Pulse counting, start/stop, emergency stop, and motor-drive macros with NPN output.
Modbus RTU master/slave — communication with meters, sensors, and other field devices.
Status monitoring and parameter adjustment over WiFi / Bluetooth.
Examples of how macros are used in real field scenarios. Each application can be configured in minutes with a select-and-use approach.
Pump control using pressure and level in factory or residential water networks.
Temperature-based fan/heater control with NTC in warehouse or production-line cold rooms.
Line control with operator button and emergency stop on assembly or packaging line.
Tracking produced part count using sensor at line output.
Roof/exhaust fan automation using NTC or 0-10V temperature sensor.
Valve and pump sequencing with low/high level in chemical or water tanks.
Well pump and tank level management for irrigation and agricultural water.
Step driver control for dosing, cap, or linear axis.
Combined motor and lighting operation at industrial doors or garage entrances.
Conditional pump or fan operation by reading energy meter over RS485.
Compressor management with pressure switch on workshop or factory air line.
Sequential commissioning of filter pump, heater, and dosing pump.
Communication
Wide protocol support from wireless access to industrial field bus line, from OBIS electricity meter reading to upper-system integration.
Local network and remote access. Web panel, parameter updates, and status monitoring.
Fast initial on-site setup and mobile configuration — no laptop required.
Industrial field bus line. Long-distance, noise-resistant wired communication.
Register-based data exchange with sensors, meters, and field devices in master/slave mode.
Reading consumption data from electricity meters with OBIS codes. Active/reactive energy, instantaneous power, tariff, and meter status information.
Communication with smart electricity meters. Access to OBIS data objects via DLMS.
Data collection from utility metering devices such as heat, water, and gas meters.
JSON-based data publishing to cloud and IoT platforms; remote monitoring integration.
Manage I/O status, macro parameters, and alarm thresholds from the browser.
Integration
ControlBox can operate standalone or together with upper-level monitoring platforms and field devices.
Reading active/reactive energy, power, and phase data from electricity meters via OBIS codes. Consumption-based automation and alarm scenarios.
Data exchange with energy meters, temperature sensors, and other Modbus devices over RS485 line. Can operate in master or slave mode.
Upper systems can read digital I/O status from ControlBox or send output commands. Integration via Modbus register map.
Infrastructure compatible with T3 Software Energy Management platform and field measurement devices. Field automation and data collection together.
Manage input/output status, macro parameters, and alarm thresholds over the local network with a browser-based interface.
On-site setup and instant status control via phone/tablet with WiFi or Bluetooth — no need to carry a laptop.
The same device can be reconfigured with different macros for different projects. No software development or firmware upload required.
Commissioning
Steps followed to commission ControlBox in a typical field project.
Connect the device to a suitable power supply. Connect switches to digital inputs. Connect a 0-10V or 0-20mA sensor to the analog channel and the NTC thermistor to the temperature input. Connect servo/step drivers to NPN outputs or actuators to relay stage.
Provide initial access to the device via Bluetooth or connect it to WiFi network. Complete basic network settings via browser in the web interface.
Select the macro suitable for your project (pump, HVAC, door, etc.). Map input channels to sensors and output channels to actuators. Adjust threshold and delay values according to field conditions.
Test inputs/outputs with manual triggering. If Modbus integration is required, define register addresses in the upper system. Verify live monitoring from web or mobile panel.
Technical specifications
Compact and flexible connection options suitable for field conditions.
| Digital input | 8 opto-isolated |
|---|---|
| Analog input | 1 channel — 0-10V or 0-20mA (selectable) |
| NTC temperature input | NTC thermistor — direct temperature measurement |
| Digital output | 7 NPN or relay |
| Digital input type | Switch, sensor, pulse (opto-isolated) |
| Analog input type | 0-10V voltage or 0-20mA current — same channel, single selection |
| Output type | NPN transistor or dry-contact relay |
| NPN output usage | Servo motor, step motor, fast switching circuits |
| Output selection | NPN or relay stage according to project need |
| Isolation | Opto-isolated digital input channels |
| Wireless | WiFi, Bluetooth |
|---|---|
| Wired | RS485 |
| Field protocols | Modbus RTU, OBIS, DLMS/COSEM, M-Bus |
| Cloud | MQTT |
| Protocol | Modbus RTU (master / slave) |
| Web access | Browser-based configuration |
| Integration | SCADA, energy monitoring, field sensors |
| Automation | Ready macro library |
|---|---|
| Programming | Not required — select-and-use approach |
| Configuration | Web interface, WiFi, Bluetooth |
| Macro types | Pump, HVAC, door, conveyor, counter |
| Manufacturer | T3 Software |
| Criteria | ControlBox | Classic PLC |
|---|---|---|
| Commissioning | Ready macro — minutes | Programming — hours/days |
| Expertise | Basic electrical knowledge is sufficient | PLC programming knowledge required |
| I/O + communication | Integrated in one unit | Generally modular structure |
| Wireless access | Built-in WiFi + Bluetooth | Additional module or gateway required |
| Modbus RTU | Built-in over RS485 | Module and software configuration |
| Ideal use | Standard field automation scenarios | Complex process and custom logic |
Use cases
ControlBox offers rapid commissioning in any sector with simple but critical automation needs.
Conveyor, servo/step motor, part counting, emergency stop, and line-based motion control scenarios.
Booster, HVAC fan/heater control, garage door, lighting, and barrier systems.
Meter reading via RS485 Modbus; integrated field management with automatic control of pumps and valves.
Well pump, drip irrigation valve, and tank level control — rapid on-site setup.
Automatic management of pool equipment, booster pumps, and climate-control circuits.
Rapid commissioning in customer projects; standard scenarios without programming cost.
Video
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No. ControlBox provides ready-made macros for automation scenarios commonly used in industrial fields. With a select-and-use approach, pump, fan, door, level, and temperature control can be commissioned within minutes.
WiFi, Bluetooth, RS485 Modbus RTU, OBIS meter reading, DLMS/COSEM, M-Bus, and MQTT are supported. Modbus and OBIS data can be used for integration with SCADA and energy monitoring systems.
It includes 8 opto-isolated digital inputs, 1 analog input channel (selectable 0-10V or 0-20mA), an NTC temperature sensor input, and 7 NPN or relay outputs.
The NTC thermistor is connected directly to the ControlBox temperature sensor input. No separate 0-10V transmitter or 0-20mA converter is required. In HVAC macros, temperature threshold, hysteresis, and alarm parameters are adjusted via web or Bluetooth.
ControlBox has a single analog input channel. Depending on the connected sensor type, the same channel is selected as 0-10V voltage or 0-20mA current mode; both modes cannot be used simultaneously. Selection is made via web interface or Bluetooth.
The ControlBox output stage can be configured as NPN transistor or relay according to project needs. NPN output is used for fast switching circuits and driving servo/step motors; relay output is suitable for dry-contact and higher-current loads.
Yes. The NPN output stage can generate pulse/step signals to control servo and step motor drivers. It can be commissioned together with the macro library in motion-control scenarios such as conveyors, doors, and positioning.
ControlBox provides a ready macro library instead of classic PLC programming. It enables rapid setup for common field scenarios and can integrate with existing field networks via Modbus RTU.
Yes. You can submit a demo request using the contact form below or contact T3 Software directly.
In master mode, ControlBox can read downstream devices on the RS485 line such as meters and sensors. In slave mode, the upper system (SCADA, PLC, or monitoring software) can read/write ControlBox registers.
Both wireless channels can be used for configuration and monitoring. Bluetooth is suitable for fast initial on-site setup; WiFi is suitable for local network and remote access.
Level and pump, temperature/HVAC, door and barrier, conveyor and counter, step/servo motor, RS485 field network, and mobile monitoring scenarios are included in the macro library. Industrial examples such as booster pump, cold room, tank filling, well pump, compressor, and energy meter integration can be applied directly.
Yes. Over the RS485 line, active/reactive energy, instantaneous power, and phase data can be read from IEC 62056-compliant meters using OBIS data codes. The data is used in energy monitoring, consumption reporting, and threshold-based automation macros.
ControlBox is designed for standard digital I/O-based automation scenarios. For projects requiring PID loops, analog control, or multi-step process logic, a classic PLC should be preferred.
Yes. It can communicate with energy meters and field sensors via RS485 Modbus RTU. It can be used together with the T3 Software Energy Management platform.
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