Cordex Controller Software Manual, Version 3.
Cordex Controller Software Manual Version 3.1x This software is compatible with Expanded Memory CXC Controllers only. NOTE: Photographs contained in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. These photographs may not match your installation. NOTE: Operator is cautioned to review the drawings and illustrations contained in this manual before proceeding. If there are questions regarding the safe operation of this powering system, contact Alpha Technologies or your nearest Alpha representative.
Contents 1. Introduction...................................................................................................................... 6 1.1 Scope of the Manual........................................................................................................6 1.2 Software Overview...........................................................................................................6 2. Standard Features.....................................................................................
4.5 Alarm Display and Configuration....................................................................................21 4.6 Signals Display...............................................................................................................22 4.7 Rectifiers (and Converters) Information.........................................................................24 4.8 Voltage Mode Status and Temp Comp Settings.............................................................25 4.9 Float (FL) Mode......
.7 Signals...........................................................................................................................70 6.8 Controls..........................................................................................................................89 6.9 Communications............................................................................................................91 6.10 Hardware.........................................................................................
List of Tables Table A — Web Interface Menu Structure.........................................................................................37 Table B — Output channel assignments...........................................................................................60 Table C — Digital input channel assignments..................................................................................61 Table D — Analog input channel assignments...................................................................
1. Introduction 1.1 Scope of the Manual This document describes the software features, on-site setup, and operation of the Cordex System Controller (CXC) from Alpha Technologies. A basic understanding of Ethernet, TCP/IP, SNMP, RS-485, and CAN bus functionality is required. Refer to the Installation manual for hardware details. 1.
2. Standard Features The following are new features in Version 3.1x: 2.1 • Retrieve inverter history file—see 6.4.8.2) • Inverter alarms reported in the Event log—see 6.4.8.1 • Synchronization of the real time clock of the inverter controller (T2S) with the Cordex controller RTC • Support of new CXCi+ hardware Password Security NOTE: Basic authentication is cached in Firefox and the Panel PC, so that the client is not prompted to re-enter the password again after logging out.
2.4 Mixed Rectifier System All controllers, except the CXCU, allow one type of Alpha Pathfinder model rectifier to work in parallel with one type of Alpha Cordex model rectifier, for example, a PFM 48V-10kW or PFM 48V-3kW with a CXRF 48-3.6kW. Another example is a PFM 24V-3kW with a CXRF 24-3.1kW. The load share of each rectifier is based on the percentage of the maximum output current of the rectifier; see Rectifier Report (4.7.2).
2.8.1 Theory of Battery Temperature Compensation The battery life expectancy and performance is directly related to the battery ambient temperature. The optimum battery temperature during operation is 25°C (77°F). Without compensation, battery life is seriously compromised at temperatures above 25°C, while battery performance is reduced below 25°C. Adjusting the battery’s float or equalize voltage to correspond with temperature fluctuations ensures maximum battery performance and life expectancy.
2.9.2 Periodic Auto Equalize Periodic Auto Equalize can be used for maintaining the long-term integrity of a battery string. Over time, individual battery cell voltages may vary greatly. To ensure that the batteries remain in optimum condition, they should be equalize charged at regular intervals. The CXC enables the Supervisor to program the time between automatic equalize charging of the battery string in the AUTO-EQ INTERVAL submenu. 2.9.
integer values and the CXC may require numbers accurate to two decimal places, values are multiplied by 100 before sending over SNMP. So, for example, to set a signal to a value of “1”, the user should actually do an SNMP set with value “100”. Similarly, a signal with value “1” will be received by SNMP as “100” and should be divided by 100 to determine the actual signal value.
2.14.4 Event Log The CXC can record up to 500 events. Each unique event is stamped with the date and time. Multiple events are time stamped for the first daily occurrence and then the accumulated total is shown at the last daily occurrence of the event. Refer to Relay 7 in the following event log. Some of the events include the following: • All alarm events (activation and deactivation). • Rectifier alarm details. • Any change of state of the digital inputs.
3. User Interface Options This chapter provides an overview of the following user interfaces: • LCD • Web interface A user with a Supervisor access level can make changes to parameters. A user with a User access level can update inventory, make changes to system voltages and navigate through menus. Win CE + Alpha browser Panel PC CXCU 5.
3.1 LCD Graphical User Interface This interface is a 160 x 160 pixel touch screen with interactive hot spots that call forth more screens. The best tool for navigating these pages is a stylus (a small pen-shaped instrument). Make selections by tapping the stylus on the screen. Auto-Logout Timeout After 20 minutes of inactivity (no user input), the CXC automatically logs off the user. The CXC discards any unsaved changes made by the user while logged in the system and returns to Normal Operation mode.
3.4 Menu Navigation - LCD Figure 7 illustrates the LCD menu structure. 3.4.1 Login (password entry) NEW FEATURE The new Client Login Control feature allows up to three logins (see the feature description in section 2.1). If the number of logins has reached the maximum, a pop-up window appears with the warning: Another operator is currently logged in. Follow steps 1 through 4 to login. Once the password is verified, a pop-up window provides acknowledgement; e.g., Supervisor Access Granted.
3.4.2 Changing and Saving Settings 1. When changes are complete, return to the MAIN MENU navigation screen and press the OPTION button to evoke the SAVE/LOGOUT pop-up window. 2. Select SAVE to save the new settings. 3. A pop-up window Save Complete confirms the selection (select the X icon to close the pop-up). If no changes have been made, then saving in menu navigation results in a prompt (pop-up window): There are no changes to save.
Figure 7 — LCD Menu structure 0700015-J0 Rev B 17
3.4.6 LCD Touch Screen Calibration Perform the following steps to calibrate the touch screen from the home screen: Complete each step within 20 sec or the calibration is ignored. Both the targets must be tapped correctly for the calibration to take effect to prevent the calibration from changing dramatically from the default. 1. Perform a diagonal action or "swipe" from the top right area of the LCD to the bottom left area: 2. Tap on the center of the first target within 20 seconds to complete this step.
4. Operation using the LCD GUI This chapter briefly describes operation with an LCD interface. The following steps are a summary of operating procedures on start up. The sections that follow expand on each of the steps 1. Initiate the startup routine by applying power to the CXC. (Close the battery breaker or close the converter and rectifier input and output breakers.) 2. The CXC performs a short self-test as it boots up. The scrolling pattern of the LEDs indicates activity. Alarm alerts are normal.
4.3 Date and Time To change the date and/or time, tap the area where the date and time are displayed on the home page (below the Alarm Indication). Tap the up/down arrows to change the date (year, month, day) and time (hour, minute, second) settings. tap this area of the screen to enter a new window of operation. Discard changes and return to the previous screen 2010 09 10 30 10 00 Tap arrows to decrease or increase values. Accept changes and return to the previous screen.
4.5 Alarm Display and Configuration If the Alarm Indication window in the home screen indicates an alert (such as an active alarm and the priority of the condition) tap the display area to enter a window of operation for alarm display and configuration. Tap the Alarm Indication display Mode (+Temp Comp) display FL + TC 54.00V 250A Battery Volts and Load Current display Alarm scrolls here...
4.5.2 Alarm History Tap Show Alarm History to link to another screen that lists past alarms. Two pull-down menus enable the user to select which alarms to display according to status and priority: FL + TC 54.00V 250A Alarm will scroll here...
Tap the Analog Signals display on the home screen to enter an operation window for signals configuration. Or login to the controller and select Signals from the main menu (see section 3.4 for menu navigation). Section 6.7 has detailed instructions for reviewing and configuring signals. Tap the Analog Signals display on the home screen FL + TC 250A 54.00V Use drop-down menu to select from signals list. Controller Signals Load Current 250 Battery Voltage 54.00 Battery Current 5.
4.7 Rectifiers (and Converters) Information Tap the rectifier display area to enter an operation window for converter/rectifier updates and reports. FL + TC 54.00V 250A Alarm Indication Inventory Update Select operation here Rectifier Report Converter Report Return to previous screen Figure 16 — Update (inventory) and report selection screen 4.7.1 Inventory Update This button enables the user to re-acquire all the attached modules to the CXC and verify the existence of all connected modules.
4.7.3 Basic Programming Example For details of the settings in the RECTIFIERS\ CONFIGURE SETTINGS menu, see 6.3.2: 1. Use the navigation arrows to scroll to the item that is to be changed; e.g. FLOAT VOLTAGE. 2. Enter a new value using the CXC virtual numeric keypad, e.g., 54.00. Download new settings to all connected rectifiers: 3. Click the check mark in the lower right hand corner to return to MAIN MENU navigation screen. 4. Press the OPTION button to evoke the SAVE/LOGOUT pop-up window. 5.
4.9 Float (FL) Mode FL is the CXC default mode at start up and during normal system operation. In this mode, the rectifier’s charge (or output) voltage is driven by the float voltage setting found in the CXC Rectifiers menu, see 6.3.2. Do not adjust the float voltage of the rectifiers when they are in Current Limit. 4.10 Equalize (EQ) Mode Use the equalize mode to equalize charge a battery string.
The BT depth of discharge (DOD) can be accessed via the Analog Signals Display; provides an additional indication of test progress. BT information is available via the CXC battery log web page when a test is in progress. In addition, the new battery capacity estimate can be accessed via the Analog Signals display at any time before, during or after the test. 4.12.3 BT Initiation When the test begins, an entry is made in the event log.
4.12.7 Conditions to Watch for During BT Mode If the voltage drops below 47 V before or when 3% DOD is reached, the test is aborted and the battery capacity is set to 0% (resulting in a Battery Capacity Low alarm). This provides an indication that the battery is very weak . The battery capacity must be manually reset to 100%, or to the percentage of expected battery capacity before the next battery test is started, in order for the battery monitor to again attempt to compute the battery capacity.
5. Operating with the Web and Panel PC Interface 5.1 Communication Settings The web interface and panel PC are alike except for the communication settings to connect to the CXCU: 5.1.1 Web Interface Refer to Section 9.1 to set up network connections between a remote PC and the CXC. 5.1.2 Panel PC Direct Connection For a direct connection to the CXCU, verify that you are using a cross over cable. Configure your local area network connection as follows: 1. Power up the panel PC. 2.
5. In the CXC Connection Settings tab, verify the IP Address of the CXCU is 10.10.10.201. 6. Tap Navigate To. The Home screen (Figure 21) appears. http://10.10.10.201/ Connection Status IP Protocol Settings CXC Connection Settings Search Search For Connected Controller: Application Settings Cordex Controller IP Address Select>> 10. 10. 10. 201 Cancel Navigate to Apply Figure 20 — Cordex Controller IP address 5.
5.3 Login CAUTION: Basic authentication is cached in Firefox and the Panel PC. You must close the browser window to clear password information and prevent unauthorized access. Clicking any of the Home Screen icons, shown in 2.1, results in a login screen. Login with your own name. Anyone denied access will know you’re logged on and the time you spent logged in will show up in the events log.
5.6 Date & Time 1. Select Controller > Date and Time from the main menu: 2. Fill in the date and time.Click the Save icon. Figure 24 — Date & Time - Web Interface 5.6.1 Configuring SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol) Service 1. On a laptop or PC, view Date and Time in the Control Panel. Use the pull-down menu to select the correct time zone. The Pacific time zone, for example, requires a time zone adjustment in the CXC of –8:00. 2. In the CXC GUI, select Main Menu > Controller > Date and Time.
5.7.3 Silence all Alarms Click the speaker icon to acknowledge active alarms. This may silence the buzzer and revert the alarm relay to normal state depending on the global alarm configuration. To configure global alarm parameters, select Alarms > Global Alarm Configuration from the main menu. 5.7.4 Configure Alarms Select Alarms > Configure Alarms from the main menu. See section 6.6 for a description of the alarm parameters. Ensure that the operating levels (e.g.
5.12 Resetting the CXCU Controller 5.12.1 Soft Reset or Power Down A soft reset enables the CXC to finish saving files to flash memory before a power down or restart. From the main menu To reset or power down the controller, select Controller > Reset from the main menu and wait for the Reset Now pop-up to appear. CAUTION! During reset, the Controller may need to run a defragmentation cycle. Cycling of the LEDs on the controller front panel indicate that defragmentation is in progress.
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6. System Configuration: Programming and Adjustments The CXC menu structure (Figure 7) consists of two basic components: Menu Categories and Sub-Menu Items. This chapter describes each of the CXC menu items, including alarms, controls and configuration items. They are arranged, as they appear in the touch screen menus subject to product enhancements. Items specific to the CXC web interface are indicated separately. 6.1 System Info This menu category consists of factory, site and system data.
7. Repeat the steps above choosing Shunt MUX as required. Figure 31 — Firmware upgrade procedure 6.1.3 Set ADIO Module Number The Supervisor can select and map the order number in which CAN-enabled system devices, such as Battery Cell Monitor (BCM), are to appear in the CXC menus; shown in the examples below: Select module for mapping; e.g.
6.1.5 Temperature Units This menu item enables the Supervisor to select the temperature display units (Celsius or Fahrenheit). For the web interface, select Main Menu > Controller > Temperature Units. Select from the pull-down menu Accept change and return to previous screen Figure 34 — Temperature Units selection window 6.1.6 Factory Information The CXC factory unit default values are displayed here. Use the scroll bar to navigate the list of text items for viewing; i.e., Unit Serial, Hardware Rev.
6.2 Converters This menu category consists of converter alarms and controls. Parameters can be set/accessed such as output voltage, OVP, high/low voltage alarms, and start delay. The converter defaults are based on the system voltage of either 24 or 48 VDC. At present, the converter software does not support: • Two types of converters simultaneously • 12, 125, and 220 VDC systems. Other features include: 6.2.
Discard changes and return to previous screen Sliders and scroll bars are used for navigation Select menu item to configure Accept changes and return to previous screen Figure 37 — Configure Settings (rectifiers) window The menu items described below can be configured via a virtual numeric keypad ( ) or by toggling the listed item. For a basic programming example, see 4.7.3. 6.3.2.
6.3.2.9 Power Limit (PL) This menu item sets the level as a percentage at which power limiting activates in all connected Cordex rectifiers. 6.3.2.10 EQ Timeout This menu item controls the maximum equalize time setting for all connected rectifiers. This control is designed to prevent accidental over-charge of the batteries. CXC will send the command to change the equalize time-out setting in all the rectifiers. 6.3.2.11 BT Timeout This menu item controls the maximum duration of the Battery Test. 6.
6.3.3 Power Save The Supervisor can improve operational efficiency when conditions warrant by running only the necessary number of rectifiers. The remote shutdown setting (enable or disable) affects correct operation of the Power Save feature. See also 2.6 for more details. 6.3.3.1 Enable The Supervisor can control the CXC Power Save feature. 6.3.3.2 Redundant Rectifiers The Supervisor can specify the number of extra rectifiers to turn on. 6.3.3.
6.4 Inverters The inverter menus are only available from the controller web interface. 6.4.1 View live status • Lists all the currently active inverter specific and system alarms. Table R provides a description of alarms and possible solutions. • Lists of all acquired inverters in the system. • Can be used to locate a physical rectifier in a shelf The user can re-assign the inverter module number in the report, for example, to correspond with its physical location on the shelf.
Ensure phases are configured correctly before mapping inverters in the new groups and turning them on. 6.4.2 Group Mapping and View Group Status Configuration of AC Input Groups Use this interface to assign inverters to input phases (Inverters > Group Mapping). The logical approach is to match the configuration of inverters in the AC Input Groups to the configuration of inverters in the AC Output Groups as shown in Figure 40. The AC Output Groups of an inverter in the ON state cannot be changed.
Configuration of DC input Groups The configuration of the DC input to the inverters provides several different ways to monitor DC input power and input current. For bulk monitoring, assign all inverters to DC Input Group 1. For a system with two or more battery strings, refer to the power system manual for specific configuration details. Figure 42 — DC Input Groups 6.4.3 Set Output Set the number of inverters in each phase of your system. Match the AC input phase to the corresponding AC output phase. 1.
6.4.4 General Settings The following table describes some of the less obvious fields in the General Settings menu: Table B — General Settings Parameters Values Description ACin Mode Field Normal (default), Safe Normal running in AC/AC mode. Safe: ACin inlet relay is open and so the system is insulated from the Mains. Short Circuit Voltage Threshold 20 to 100 Vac, default: 80 Vac Minimum voltage threshold where module considers that output is in short circuit. Short Circuit Hold Time 0.
6.4.5 Set Inputs This submenu enables the supervisor to set the AC and DC input parameters shown in the following screen capture: Select Submit to save changes. Select Discard to discard all changes made (including invalid settings). Figure 46 — Set input window 6.4.6 Manage Configuration File The inverter settings have their own configuration file and are not part of the full site configuration file. Refer to factory default tables: Table P, Table Q, and Table R. 1.
6.4.7 Auto DC Priority The inverters can be configured to switch to DC Priority mode when a custom alarm is tripped. The alarm can be triggered by a digital input such as a signal from an alternative energy source – a fuel cell perhaps that has just switched on. When the custom alarm activates, the CXC automatically switches the inverters to draw from DC power as much as possible. When the alarm is deactivated, the command is sent to return to AC Priority.
6.4.8 Inverter Alarms NOTE: The real time clock of the inverter controller (T2S) is synchronized with the Cordex controller RTC. 6.4.8.1 Event log reporting Alarms reported by T2S are reported in the event logs. Figure 49 — T2S alarms in event logs 6.4.8.2 Retrieve Inverter History File Inverter history files can be used by Alpha service people to troubleshoot inverter alarms.
6.5 Batteries This menu category consists of battery controls. Parameters can be set/accessed, such as automatic temperature compensation, auto equalize and battery current limit. See Chapter 2 Standard Features for an explanation of temperature compensation and lead acid battery auto equalization. The descriptions in this section apply to both the LCD interface and the Web interface. For the web, select Main Menu > Batteries > Configure Batteries. 6.5.
6.5.2 Charge Current Control (CCC) Use Charge Current Control to limit the battery recharge current to the battery manufacturer’s specified maximum value. The Battery Properties section (6.5.7) must be completed to enable the Charge Current Control feature. Dynamic CCC Trigger Use the pull-down menu to select the event that triggers the Dynamic CCC feature (if enabled). Figure 52 — Charge Current Control – Web Enable Activiates the Charge Current Control (CCC) feature.
6.5.4 Battery (Discharge) Test The Battery Test (BT) is used to update the status of the battery capacity. It can be set to run automatically or can be initiated manually (via the Mode Selection button). See 4.12 for more details. BT End Voltage BT Termination Voltage: Controls the end (or termination) voltage of the BT; +0.5 V above Rectifier BT Voltage is recommended. Rectifier BT Voltage: Identical to the field of the same name in the Rectifier configuration settings in 6.3.
6.5.6 Battery Current Termination (BCT) Equalize Refer to Section 2.9.3 for an overview of this feature. Since the BC Threshold is in amps, it has to be set with caution as the battery current input has limited accuracy. If it is too low, the threshold may never be reached. The threshold should be at least twice as large as the jitter on the battery current input. If this limitation forces the threshold to be set higher than desired, the BCT Duration can be increased slightly to compensate.
6.5.7 Battery Properties The Battery Properties window contains information provided by the battery manufacturer. This data is used by the Charge Current Control, Battery Monitor, and Temperature Compensation features. Capacity Rating (20Hour Rate) Specified total capacity of the battery string (derived from battery manufacturer’s specifications and should correspond to the C/20 Capacity if possible). This value is used in the calculations for charge current control function and capacity estimation.
6.5.8 Battery Information The web interface provides a window to enter/view the manufacturer’s data for the batteries in the system; e.g., for inventory purposes. When entering data, the tab key can be used to move the cursor from one data entry box to the next data entry box. See Figure 58. This information is separate from the battery properties (see previous section) used for the existing battery management features of the CXC.
Enable Periodic BT Set the time interval in days between battery tests. Set the time interval in days between battery tests Figure 61 — Periodic Battery Testing Enable Scheduled BT Click the Enable Scheduled BT checkbox. Click Configure Schedule to set the time and dates for future battery tests. If Day of Month is selected, specify the day of the month that the test is to be performed.
6.6 Alarms This menu category consists of power system alarms. Parameters can be set/accessed such as power system high/low voltage alarms, AC Mains high/low voltage alarms, Supervisor programmable alarms and alarm tone enable (audible alarm buzzer). All voltage-related alarms (HVA 1 and 2, LVA 1 and 2) are based on voltage readings taken from the analog input channel for the power system’s BATTERY VOLTAGE. See Table J for factory default settings. 6.6.
6.6.3 Configuring Alarms LCD Interface From the the MAIN MENU screen (2.1 ) tap Alarms. The pull-down menu lists the alarm categories shown in 2.1 as well as ADIO and Converter Alarms. 1 Pull-down menu for alarm categories Select alarm category to list associated parameters.
Configuring Alarms – Web Interface The web interface provides a list of all configurable alarms (Main Menu > Alarms > Configure Alarms). Most alarms can be configured on this screen. The alarm names that appear as a link have additional settings. Alarms that have an advanced setting appear as a link. Click on the link to open a new window for editing the advanced settings. Toggle the check box to select e-mail notification.
6.6.3.1 Overview of Output Relay Channels and Configuration One active control can be mapped for each of the relays; for example, Relay 1 can be unassigned from LVD 1 then remapped as an alarm relay. Any alarm (even multiple alarms) can be mapped to any unoccupied relay.
Fan Fail Alarm (for Fan Cooled Systems) Triggers an alarm when a fan fail (speed error or failed fan) condition has occurred in any of the rectifiers in the system. • The Fan Fail Alarm is true when the CXC receives a Fan Fail or Fan Speed Error alarm from any rectifier. • The Fan Fail Alarm is cleared when all Fan Fail and Fan Speed Error alarms are cleared from all the rectifiers. • Each time that the Fan Fail Alarm goes on/off, the event is logged in the Event History.
6.6.5 Menu Items for Configuring Alarms Associated with Each Analog Input 6.6.5.1 Current Alarms Battery Current High Setting for the battery amps alarm. When the total current to the battery exceeds this setting, the alarm is activated and the message BATTERY CURRENT HIGH is displayed on the GUI. Load Current High Setting for the load amps alarm. When the current to the load has exceeded this setting, an alarm is activated and the message LOAD CURRENT HIGH is displayed on the GUI 6.6.5.
6.6.5.5 Miscellaneous Alarms Select menu item to configure Tap Configure to edit selected menu item Accept changes and return to previous screen Figure 66 — Miscellaneous Alarms Categories – LCD Figure 67 — Miscellaneous Alarms Categories – Web Real Time Clock Error Activates an alarm when any change to the CXC clock occurs due to a battery failure or the real time clock itself failing. The alarm also becomes active whenever the date is before Jan. 1, 2000 or after Dec. 31, 2030.
6.6.5.6 ADIO Alarms The Supervisor can configure the alarms associated with each ADIO device. Events occurring on one of the inputs can be programmed to the output alarm relays using the programming feature for the relay contacts similar to other alarms. View the device status under the ADIO Alarms Detail menu, see 6.6.6. 6.6.5.7 Custom Alarms (1-20) The Supervisor can program 20 separate alarm-triggering equations into the CXC software.
The previous notes correspond to the numbers in the sequence of figures below: Figure 69 — Customize Alarm example Equations (from actual customer configurations) Example 1: Add More Rectifiers Alarm The function of the following equation is to activate a custom alarm when load increases to a point where redundancy is compromised, but before any rectifiers go into power limit.
Next, disable the regular AC alarms (6.6.5.2). Finally, create custom alarms using the average phase voltages. Here is one possible equation: ([Average AC Phase R] < 240) | ([Average AC Phase R] > 300) Scheduler Usage The controller has basic scheduling capability that is implemented by using a System Time or System Date signal in any customizable equation; used to trigger external events on a timely basis, whether daily or at a specific date.
Conv. Major Fail Count This menu item enables the Supervisor to set the total number of converter fail alarms that will trigger the CXC converter major alarm. The activation value must be greater than or equal to the total number entered for the minor converter fail count alarm. Conv. Minor Fail Count This menu item enables the Supervisor to set the total number of converter fail alarms that will trigger the CXC converter minor alarm.
6.6.5.9 Inverter Alarms The Supervisor can enable an inverter alarm for any of the following conditions: 6.6.6 Alarm Name Alarm Condition Inverter Major Fail Count Number of failed Inverters equals or exceeds a user configured threshold Inverter Minor Fail Count Number of failed Inverters equals or exceeds a user configurable threshold Inverter Comms Lost Controller loses communications with any one inverter. The number of inverters must be correctly identified in the Set Output menu.
6.6.8 Alarm Tone This feature is found under the Global Alarm Configuration menu (submenu of Alarms) and the tone is enabled by default. The Supervisor can enable/disable the audible alarm buzzer (tone). Figure 70 — Global Alarm Configuration – Web 6.6.
6.7 Signals This menu category consists of system identifiers and calibration controls. Parameters can be set/accessed such as controller signals, rectifier signals, analog and digital inputs. With the web interface, data logging can be configured. 6.7.1 Calibrate Analog Inputs This menu item provides a direct link to the Analog Inputs menu heading; which may also be accessed via the menu item Configure Signals, see 6.7.2. 6.7.1.
6.7.1.2 Calibration of Analog Input Channels Calibrate the selected channel by setting the high point or low point or both as shown in the following example. For static calibration, refer to the next section. Exit by tapping Cancel Figure 72 — Analog Inputs calibration example (Signals > Calibrate Analog Inputs) A more detailed procedure can be found on the Alpha website (www.alpha.ca) under Technical Documentation > Misc Documents > Method of Procedure.
Figure 74 — Static calibration – web interface 6.7.2 Configure Signals This menu item allows the Supervisor to configure Controller Signals (and Analog Inputs described above). The status of Digital Inputs and Rectifier Signals can also be viewed under this menu (LCD interface only). 6.7.2.1 Controller Signals Use the Controller Signals menu to access/ edit items such as load current and battery temperature. See 2.1 (to enable Battery sensors.
6.7.2.2 Analog Inputs Refer to section 6.7.1 for an overview of analog input channels. 6.7.2.3 Digital Inputs Select this heading from the pull-down menu to access a list of all the existing digital channels, see 6.6.4.2 for Alarms. The status of the channel, high or low, is displayed in the column next to the channel name. (Web: Main Menu > Signals > View Live Status) 6.7.2.4 Rectifier Signals Select this heading from the pull-down menu to access a list of all the existing rectifier signals.
6.7.2.6 Examples of Signal Configuration and Customization Example One – Configure Signal and Customize Signal Equation Select Custom Signal from the list and then tap the Configure button to produce another window and list of items to navigate. Use the pull-down menu to set the decimal precision or tap Customize to build a signal equation similar to the equation shown in 6.6.5.7 Custom Alarms. See also 7.2 Equation Builder Keypads.
Example Five – Midpoint Voltage Error The following is an example of a Custom Signal configured for an analog input (GP4) reading the midpoint voltage of the battery (or system). A Custom Alarm is then configured to track the signal deviations. For the Custom Signal equation, the midpoint voltage of the battery (from GP4) is doubled and then subtracted from the total voltage reading provided by the Battery Voltage signal. An absolute value yields a positive integer.
6.7.2.8 Converter Signals Use to view the status of all acquired converters in the system; including but not limited to: Total Conv. Current Avg Conv. Output Voltage Total Conv. Input Current # Acquired Conv. # Failed Conv. # Conv. Minor Alarm # Conv. In Comms Lost # Conv. Input Voltage Failed # Out Of Tolerance Conv. # Conv. In Current Limit # Conv.
6.7.2.11 Counters Select this heading from the pull-down menu to access individual counters.
6.7.2.12 ADIO Signals Select this heading from the pull-down menu to access individual signals for an ADIO (Analog Digital Input Output) Device; i.e., Cordex Smart Peripherals.
View Live Status (Web Interface) – ADIO live information is displayed via another link/window for the device, if so equipped: When the BCMC (if so equipped) is selected from the Signal List, a new button/ link provides access to a more comprehensive view of the BCMC parameter/status.
ADIO Configure Signals – enables the Supervisor to input a value for a range to apply to all selected channels. In this case, the BCMC if so equipped: Figure 87 — BCMC configuration example one (set DCCT range in Amps) Figure 88 — BCMC configuration example two (set String Current range in Amps) ADIO Static Calibration (Web Interface Only) – enables the Supervisor to calibrate ADIO (except BCMC) analog inputs without the need for a live signal at the input.
6.7.3 Data Logging (Web Interface Only) 6.7.3.1 Configure Data Logging From the main menu, select Signals > Configure Data Logging. Start/Stop trigger buttons are found at the top of this window. Delete will remove the file altogether. Scroll to view the list of filenames and the number of records in each. Description of log file is shown here. Click to edit. Select filename to edit.
Definitions Data Log Files – this list shows the filename (up to 16) and the number of records associated with each. Select the filename to display and edit the information in the adjacent window. File Information – description and status of the log file is shown here. Log Records is the number of records to be saved in the log file. Click on the value to edit. Log Limit changes depending on the number of signals selected and the number of records in the other log files.
Stop Trigger – enables data collection to be stopped manually, by event or by time. For example, to specify a period of time when data collection is allowed, select Duration and click on the values (Hrs, Min, Sec) to configure. After configuring a Data Log, click the Save icon to accept (save) the changes. 6.7.3.2 Starting/Stopping of Data Logging MANUALLY: Press the Start button at the top of the Configure Data Logging page (see Figure 90).
6.7.3.4 Example One – Logging Three Phase Voltage Input (Rectifier System) The following is an example of a Data Log configured to monitor the voltage input for a two phase rectifier system. 1. From the web interface, select Signals > Configure Data Logging. 2. Under Data Log Files, select an unused log file to edit. 3. Enter a filename description under File Information. 4. Enter the number of Log Records you want to keep and select FIFO as the File Save Option. 5.
6.7.3.5 Example Two – Battery System The following is an example of a Data Log configured to monitor the battery voltage, current, temperature and other parameters for a battery system. 1. From the web interface, select Signals > Configure Data Logging. 2. Under Data Log Files, select an unused log file to edit. 3. Enter a filename description under File Information. 4. Enter the number of Log Records you want to keep and select FIFO as the File Save Option. 5.
6.7.3.6 Example Three – Generator Voltage The following is an example of a Data Log configured to monitor the input voltage of a system when a generator is activated (for emergency backup power). In this example, the data starts logging when the digital input signal from the generator switches on and stops once the data has collected for one hour. 1. From the web interface, select Signals > Configure Data Logging. 2. Under Data Log Files, select an unused log file to edit. 3.
6.7.4 ADIO Device Configuration (Web Interface Only) The Supervisor can modify the name of the signal or configure an alarm for the selected item. Some examples are shown below. Select the device before accessing Modify Name button Configure Alarms is not an option for the 4R/8D device. See note below.
Select the device to configure Figure 103 — ADIO device configuration examples (showing BCM device) Select the device to configure Select the string to be configured Select apply changes once ADIO configuration has been completed Figure 104 — ADIO device configuration examples (showing BCMC device) 88 0700015-J0 Rev B
6.8 Controls This menu category consists of power system controls. Parameters can be set/accessed such as low voltage disconnect (LVD), high voltage shutdown (HVSD), and counter electromotive force (CEMF) in/ out. Many of the parameters are similar to the items found in 6.6.3 Configure Alarms, such as, relay mapping and alarm priority. Some parameters are not displayed under the Configure window for all controls.
6.8.1.1 DOD Activation This menu item (LVD DOD Control) allows the Supervisor to configure each LVD control for activation once the percentage of Depth of Discharge (DOD) has increased above a threshold. This control works in conjunction with the existing LVD countdown timer and the disconnect voltage. Whichever programmable parameter is met first, the LVD will be activated.
6.9 Communications This menu category consists of rectifier and power system communications controls. Parameters can be set/accessed such as the web interface (e.g. IP address), and baud rates. For a detailed description of the communication settings, refer to Chapter “9. Remote Communications” on page 104. 6.9.1 Viewing Port Status (Web Interface Only) Click Communications > View Live Status to display the status of the Cordex controller ports. Figure 108 — Port Status and IP Information window 6.9.
6.9.8 Configuring the Point to Point Protocol (PPP) Connection Device The Supervisor can set the baud rate and the CXC rear port device (Internal / External / NULL modem). For more information on PPP, refer to section 9.2. LCD Interface Discard changes and return to previous screen See 8.3 for modem compatibility. See Table L for factory defaults (baud rate and initialize string). Modem baud rate is initialized to the value stored in the settings file on start up.
6.10 Hardware This menu category consists of output relay configuration and testing. See also 6.6.3.1 for an overview. 6.10.1 Configure Relays 2 1 From the pop-up menu, tap Configure to set email notification and/or SNMP dial out trap notification. Select relay then tap Configure Settings 3 Select Toggle Polarity to specify if the relay is normally energized or normally de-energized. Figure 111 — Configure Relays – LCD Specify if the relay is normally energized or normally de-energized.
6.11 Logs & Files (Web Interface only) This menu category consists of retrieving logs for event, battery, statistics and data; and managing files for configuration, dynamic (editable) text, and language. 6.11.1 Retrieve Logs See also 6.7.3.3 (under Data Logging). Figure 114 — Retrieve Logs web interface window 6.11.2 Manage Configuration File The Supervisor can exclude settings and groups of settings when applying changes. A partial configuration file can also be generated and sent to the CXC (v1.
6.11.2.1 Printing Custom Site Configuration CAUTION: BY DEFAULT THE BROWSER WILL PRINT OUT ALL SETTINGS REQUIRING APPROXIMATELY 50 LETTER SIZE PAGES. Click the Print Configuration button for a standard print dialog window. Right-click in the window showing the settings and be careful to then select Print Preview. Continue with the page setup and print dialog as required. You may reduce the page range or print to PDF if your workstation is configured to do so.
6.11.4 Manage Language Files Language files can be uploaded via the web interface. The CXC can be set up for a maximum of three language files (default plus two others) at one time. Figure 120 — Manage Language Files web interface window 6.12 Supervisor This menu category displays only when a Supervisor is logged in. The web interface enables two levels of password protection: User and Supervisor. The same password cannot be used for both. 6.12.
6.12.2 Customize User Interface To remove web browser elements do not apply to your application, select Supervisor->Customize User Interface. When a group is unchecked, all related UI elements are removed from the browser. For the changes to take effect, submit the changes (Save and Accept) and then refresh the browser. The following example shows the removal of the ADIO Modules.
7. Advanced Programming 7.1 Example: Customize When configuring Alarms (Section 6.5.3), Signals (6.6.2), or Controls (6.7), an option to CUSTOMIZE will be presented at the bottom of the screen, see Figure 95 below. This enables the Supervisor to program separate triggering equations into the CXC software.
Mathematical operators: + = Add - = Subtract Select Sym for mathematical and logic operators Select 123 to return to numeric keypad * = Multiply / = Divide Keypad will change from numeric to symbol Figure 125 — Equation builder keypad symbol key Mathematical operators + Add - Subtract * Multiply / Divide Logical operators: 7.
8. CXC Communications Menu Parameters This chapter provides definitions regarding Ethernet, IP Addresses, and CXC communications (port) configurations. 8.1 Ethernet Port Configuration 8.1.1 About IP Addresses IP stands for Internet Protocol. Every device on an IP-based LAN or WAN network (including the CXC controller, as well as PCs, and routers) requires an IP address to uniquely identify the source node or destination node for packets sent across the network. This applies to WAN and LAN connections.
8.1.2 IP Information Displays the CXC current IP Address Settings for the LCD menu. Scroll bars enable the user to navigate the list of text items for viewing; i.e., IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and Ethernet/MAC Address. For the web interface, the current IP Address Settings are found by clicking Communications > View Live Status. 8.1.3 Configuring IP Address Settings This section discusses how to change CXC communications parameters in the IP Address section of the menu (or web interface). See 6.8.
8.2.2 Rear Modem Port Three choices are available from the Installed Modem pull-down menu: • Internal Modem • External Modem • NULL Modem When connection is established, the HTTP web server, SMTP outbound email notification and/or SNMP dial out trap notification can be delivered through PPP. Modem Init String needs to be specified in order to initiate external (remote) modem connection. To save changes, click the Save icon. Figure 127 — PPP Connection Device web interface window 8.
8.3.3 Null Modem Direct Cable Connection Support The CXC supports the use of a direct DB-9 null modem cable connection to a computer running Windows®. The null modem cable is connected to either the front panel RS-232 serial craft port interface or rear RS-232 serial port interface (requires the CXC to be supplied with the List Option 95 Communications Board assembly).
9. Remote Communications The instructions provided in this chapter should enable the user to establish remote communications with the CXC. The communications protocol supports a web interface. All CXC models can be set up, monitored and tested with an Ethernet 10/100 Base-T either locally or remotely. Local connection is also possible with a PPP serial data connection. The installation manual describes some standard scenarios.
9.1.1 Support for CXC with No LCD Display Some CCXs have a 4-digit display or no LCD for system monitoring. System setup and management is performed exclusively from the web interface. To establish remote communications, begin setup as follows: Perform steps 1 through 6 in the preceeding section. Reboot the CXC (see 6.9.3.1): press and hold the front panel reset button for three seconds. The unit beeps three times, IP is reset (to 10.10.10.201) and DHCP is disabled.
9.2.2 Network Connection Wizard This wizard is used to create several different types of connection, so it is important to follow the steps carefully. The first page is merely a welcome screen. Select NEXT to continue. On the page shown below, select CONNECT DIRECTLY TO ANOTHER COMPUTER and then select NEXT to continue. Host or Guest? Page Figure 131 — Network Connection Type Select GUEST, and then select NEXT to continue.
9.2.3 Direct Connection Properties Right-click on the DIRECT CONNECTION icon to verify the properties of the new connection as follows: Figure 133 — Direct Connection Properties General Tab Select a device COMMUNICATIONS CABLE BETWEEN TWO COMPUTERS… as shown above. Options Tab Uncheck PROMPT FOR NAME… Security Tab Check TYPICAL (RECOMMENDED SETTINGS) and select ALLOW UNSECURED PASSWORD. Networking Tab Select PPP type. Ensure component TCP/IP is checked and uncheck all others.
Select Configure to set the parameters for Modem Configuration. Set the COM port speed to match the server, typically 57600 bps. Uncheck all Click OK to close window Figure 134 — Configuration 9.2.4 Phone and Modem Options Select Start menu and then Control Panel.
Select PROPERTIES and verify Maximum Port Speed (determined previously) as shown below: Figure 136 — Properties Select OK to close each of these windows. 9.2.5 Connect Direct Connection Select START > Control Panel, and then select NETWORK AND DIAL-UP CONNECTIONS as before. Select DIRECT CONNECTION to open the password entry window shown below: Figure 137 — Connect Direct Connection (password entry) Select CONNECT to continue.
9.2.6 Dial the Modem and Connect to the CXC 1. Once the connection is established (icon in bottom right tray), right click on the icon 2. Select Status 3. Click on the Details tab 4. Use the Server IP address for the web address 5. The Server IP address default is ’10.10.10.203’ (as shown below) 6. Access the CXC via Internet Explorer® 6 or up.
9.3 9.3.1 Modem Connection Controller Setup To set the modem number of rings, edit the MODEM INIT STRING; for example: E1MIQ0X4S0=N, where N is the number of rings. Recommended value is 1 to 5.
9.3.2 Computer Setup 1. In Windows® 2000, select START > SETTINGS, and then select NETWORK AND DIAL-UP CONNECTIONS. 2. Double-click the MAKE NEW CONNECTION icon to start the Network Connection Wizard. 3. Select DIAL-UP TO PRIVATE NETWORK. Note: Some systems may come up with another pop-up selection for modem or infrared port. Modem should be selected. 4. Enter the phone number for the Cordex (this field can be blank and the phone number may be entered in the pop-up connection window, see note below). 5.
10. Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) 10.1 Overview SNMP was developed in 1988 as an operating system for the management of the data flow from a series of remote information generators, or Agents, connected to a central computer, or Manager, by way of a network.
10.1.3 Typical UDP Transport • Agent listens on UDP port 161. • Responses are sent back to the originating NMS port from a dynamic port, although many agents use port 161 also for this target. • Maximum SNMP message size is limited by maximum UDP message size; i.e. 65507 octets. • All SNMP implementations have to receive packets at least 484 octets in length. • Some SNMP implementation will (incorrectly or not) handle packets exceeding 484 octets.
10.1.4 Variable Binding (VarBind) A VarBind is a sequence of two specific fields, an Object Identifier (ID) and the value for/from that Object ID. A VarBindList is a simple list of these pairings. The following screen capture shows the Event Properties employed. Figure 142 — VarBinds 10.2 Network Manager MIB Files The SNMP network manager requires the following files: 1) Alpha_System_Controller.MIB, 2) MIB_ii.MIB, 3) SMI.MIB, and TSI_Module_MIB_for_CXC.MIB. To obtain MIB files, logon to www.alpha.
10.3 Communication Configuration SNMP Communication Configuration is only accessible via the web interface. Select Communications > SNMP Configuration from the CXC web interface. 10.3.1 SNMP Multiple Community Names This menu item enables the User to configure multiple CXC SNMP community settings for get (read) and set (write). This is to permit multiple SNMP NMS programs, with different community strings, to connect to the CXC.
10.3.3 Event Notification Destination – Multiple SNMP and SMTP Destinations The Supervisor can add up to eight (8) separate destinations for SNMP and SMTP dial-out of e-mail notifications. A wizard is provided to assist the Supervisor with the addition of new destinations. See the following example. Login credential information must be provided by your network administrator. Default value For SNMP Configuration: Select Broadcast if CXC is located in the same segment as NMS. IP Address is not required.
Select Next For SNMP Configuration, Dedicated Connection is the default selection of Connection Type: • Information for Destination was established in the configuration window. For Email Configuration: • Enter SMTP IP Address unless already established in the configuration window. • Select Host Name if CXC has a fully qualified domain name that can be resolved by a DNS server. IP address must be obtained automatically from DHCP server.
10.3.3.1 Master SNMP Destination This menu item enables the Supervisor to set a NMS destination as master. Select from the pull-down menu. Select None if SNMP connection is by dial-out or no trap recovery (after network block out) is required. This is the default to be backward compatible with legacy CXC trap notification method. 10.3.3.2 Inform Settings (Trap Acknowledge) INFORM is similar to a Trap message; it has a response from the Network Management Software (NMS) to the SNMP Agent.
11. Factory Ranges and Defaults Table G — Rectifiers menu defaults Submenu Item Programmable Range 12Vdc Default Setting 24Vdc 48Vdc 125Vdc 220Vdc Float (FL) Voltage 0-9999999999 13.50V 27.00V 54.00V 130.50V 229.5V Equalize (EQ) Voltage 0-9999999999 13.75V 27.50V 55.00V 132.92V 233.75V Battery Test (BT) Voltage 0-9999999999 11.50V 22.00V 44.00V 106.33V 187.00V OVP 0-9999999999 14.25V 29.00V 57.00V 137.75V 242.25V LVA 0-9999999999 11.00V 22.00V 44.00V 106.33V 187.
Table I — Batteries menu defaults Submenu Item Programmable Range 12Vdc Capacity Rating 0-9999999999 0.0 AH Capacity Calibration 0-9999999999 100% Open Circuit Voltage 0-9999999999 12.84V Peukert Number 0-9999999999 1.000 Peukert Time 1 0-9999999999 0 hours Peukert Time 2 0-9999999999 0 hours Peukert Current 1 0-9999999999 0A Peukert Current 2 0-9999999999 0A Temp Comp Slope 0-9999999999 2.
Table J — Alarms menu defaults Submenu Item Default Setting: Priority, Activation Value 12Vdc 24Vdc 48Vdc 125Vdc 220Vdc Rectifier Fail Major/Minor/Message Minor Rectifier Minor Major/Minor/Message Minor Rect. Major Fail Count Major/Minor/Message Major, 2 Rect. Minor Fail Count Major/Minor/Message Minor, 1 Rectifier Lockout Major/Minor/Message Minor Out of Tolerance Major/Minor/Message Minor Major/Minor/Message Minor Rect. Equalize Activated Major/Minor/Message Minor Rect.
Table K — Controls menu defaults Submenu Item Programmable Range 12Vdc 24Vdc Default Setting 48Vdc 125Vdc 220Vdc LVD 1 0-9999999999 10.5V 21.00V 42.00V 101.50V 178.50V LVC 1 0-9999999999 12.5V 25.00V 50.00V 120.83V 212.50V Alarm Priority Major/Minor/Message Major Relay Mapping 1-16 or N/A (mapping disabled) 1 Control Check = enable LVD control Checked Alarm cutoff Check = allow alarm to be cutoff Not checked LVD 2 0-9999999999 10.5V 21.00V 42.00V 101.50V 178.
Table L — Communications menu defaults Submenu Item IP Address Programmable Range Default Setting Check = obtain automatically Not checked, 10.10.10.201 0.0.0.0 – 255.255.255.255 255.255.255.0 Gateway 0.0.0.0 – 255.255.255.255 10.10.10.
Table O — Signals menu defaults Submenu Item Programmable Range Default Setting Load Voltage (V1) Decimal precision: 0-3 2 Load Current (I1) Decimal precision: 0-3 1 Battery Voltage (V2) Decimal precision: 0-3 2 Battery Current (I2) Decimal precision: 0-3 1 AC Mains Decimal precision: 0-3 1 Battery Temperature Decimal precision: 0-3 2 Temp Comp Sensor 1 Enable/Disable Disable Temp Comp Sensor 2 Enable/Disable Disable Temp Comp Sensor 3 (GP1) Enable/Disable Disable Temp Co
The inverter configuration file is actually one big file, but is presented here as Table P, Table Q, and Table R for clarity.
Table Q — Inverter Parameters Submenu Item Default Setting Units Max power (pc of nominal power) 150 % Max Overload Duration 15 s Synchronisation Tracking Speed 0 Remote OFF disable ACin Power 0 Negative Power (0 : OFF 1 : ON) 1 External Clock (0 : NO 1 : YES) 0 OUT 1 : phase shift 0 deg OUT 1 : Nominal Output Voltage 120.0 V OUT 2 : phase shift 120 deg OUT 2 : Nominal Output Voltage 120.0 V OUT 3 : phase shift 240 deg OUT 3 : Nominal Output Voltage 120.
Table Q — Inverter Parameters Submenu Item 128 Default Setting Units DC 2 : Vdc_in High Stop 62.0 V DC 3 : Vdc_in Low Start 49.0 V DC 3 : Vdc_in Low Transfer 42.0 V DC 3 : Vdc_in Low Stop 42.0 V DC 3 : Vdc_in High Start 61.0 V DC 3 : Vdc_in High Transfer 62.0 V DC 3 : Vdc_in High Stop 62.0 V DC 4 : Vdc_in Low Start 49.0 V DC 4 : Vdc_in Low Transfer 42.0 V DC 4 : Vdc_in Low Stop 42.0 V DC 4 : Vdc_in High Start 61.
Table Q — Inverter Parameters Submenu Item Default Setting Units AC : Fac_in Low Stop 47.0 Hz AC : Fac_in High Start 62.7 Hz AC : Fac_in High Stop 63.0 Hz AC 1 : Vac_in Low Start 92.5 V AC 1 : Vac_in Low Transfer 87.5 V AC 1 : Vac_in Low Stop 87.5 V AC 1 : Vac_in High Start 133.0 V AC 1 : Vac_in High Transfer 138.0 V AC 1 : Vac_in High Stop 138.0 V AC 2 : Vac_in Low Start 92.5 V AC 2 : Vac_in Low Transfer 87.
Table R — Inverter Alarm Codes Alarm Type Cause Solution T2S Event 130 226 NO TRANSMISSION Alarm from the T2S - does not see any TSI- all modules system alarm or when the T2S does not see one of the modules Replace defective inverter or adapt configuration 227 DIG INP1 FAILURE Digital input has changed status Check device connected on input digital 228 DIG INP2 FAILURE Digital input has changed status Check device connected on input digital 229 REDUNDANCY LOST Lost of inverter redundancy
12. Modbus® Communications Protocol This feature enables CXC communication of alarms and live signals using Modbus protocol (messaging structure developed by Modicon®. A message is encoded in Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) data format and is communicated upon query via Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) to any Modbus supervisor or master. Reference: Modbus application protocol specification v1.1a (www.Modbus-IDA.org).
Table T — CXC Modbus PDU address definition for function code 0x02 (read discrete inputs) PDU Address 132 Variable Name Variable Description Response Data Format 0x0001 Alarm1_In_Alarm_Table_1_Status_Bit Rectifier Fail BINARY 0x0002 Alarm2_In_Alarm_Table_1_Status_Bit Rectifier Minor BINARY 0x0003 Alarm3_In_Alarm_Table_1_Status_Bit Rect. Major Fail Count BINARY 0x0004 Alarm4_In_Alarm_Table_1_Status_Bit Rect.
Table T — CXC Modbus PDU address definition for function code 0x02 (read discrete inputs) PDU Address Variable Name Variable Description Response Data Format 0x0141 Alarm1_In_Alarm_Table_6_Status_Bit Temp Sensor 1 Fail BINARY 0x0142 Alarm2_In_Alarm_Table_6_Status_Bit Temp Sensor 2 Fail BINARY 0x0143 Alarm3_In_Alarm_Table_6_Status_Bit Temp Sensor 3 Fail BINARY 0x0144 Alarm4_In_Alarm_Table_6_Status_Bit Temp Sensor 4 Fail BINARY 0x0145 Alarm5_In_Alarm_Table_6_Status_Bit TC Sensor Fail BI
Table T — CXC Modbus PDU address definition for function code 0x02 (read discrete inputs) PDU Address 134 Variable Name Variable Description Response Data Format 0x0208 Alarm8_In_Alarm_Table_9_Status_Bit LVD 8 BINARY 0x0209 Alarm9_In_Alarm_Table_9_Status_Bit LVD 9 BINARY 0x020A Alarm10_In_Alarm_Table_9_Status_Bit LVD 10 BINARY 0x020B Alarm11_In_Alarm_Table_9_Status_Bit CEMF Control BINARY 0x020C Alarm12_In_Alarm_Table_9_Status_Bit HVSD Control BINARY 0x020D Alarm13_In_Alarm_Table_9
Table T — CXC Modbus PDU address definition for function code 0x02 (read discrete inputs) PDU Address Variable Name Variable Description Response Data Format 0x0262 Alarm34_In_ Alarm _Table_10_Status_Bit ADIO_7_Temperature Alarm BINARY 0x0263 Alarm35_In_ Alarm _Table_10_Status_Bit ADIO_7_Comms Alarm BINARY 0x0264 Alarm36_In_ Alarm _Table_10_Status_Bit ADIO_8_Cell Deviation BINARY 0x0265 Alarm37_In_ Alarm _Table_10_Status_Bit ADIO_8_Current Alarm BINARY 0x0266 Alarm38_In_ Alarm _Table_10
Table T — CXC Modbus PDU address definition for function code 0x02 (read discrete inputs) PDU Address Variable Name Response Data Format Variable Description 0x0289 Alarm73_In_ Alarm _Table_10_Status_Bit ADIO_15_Voltage Alarm BINARY 0x028A Alarm74_In_ Alarm _Table_10_Status_Bit ADIO_15_Temperature Alarm BINARY 0x028B Alarm75_In_ Alarm _Table_10_Status_Bit ADIO_15_Comms Alarm BINARY 0x028C Alarm76_In_ Alarm _Table_10_Status_Bit ADIO_16_Cell Deviation BINARY 0x028D Alarm77_In_ Alarm _Tabl
Table U — CXC Modbus PDU address definition for function code 0x03 (read holding registers) PDU Address Variable Name Variable Description Number of Bytes 0x0092 Signal_9_In_Signal_Table_2 Battery DOD (x100) 4 (signed int_32) 0x0094 Signal_10_In_Signal_Table_2 Converter Load Current (x100) 4 (signed int_32) 0x0096 Signal_11_In_Signal_Table_2 Converter Load Voltage (x100) 4 (signed int_32) 0x0098 Signal_12_In_Signal_Table_2 System Voltage Mode (0-float, 1-equalize) 4 (signed int_32) 0x00C
Table U — CXC Modbus PDU address definition for function code 0x03 (read holding registers) PDU Address Variable Name Number of Bytes Variable Description 0x018A Signal_5_In_Signal_Table_5 Timer 5 4 (signed int_32) 0x018C Signal_6_In_Signal_Table_5 Timer 6 4 (signed int_32) 0x018E Signal_7_In_Signal_Table_5 Timer 7 4 (signed int_32) 0x0190 Signal_8_In_Signal_Table_5 Timer 8 4 (signed int_32) 0x0192 Signal_9_In_Signal_Table_5 Timer 9 4 (signed int_32) 0x0194 Signal_10_In_Signal_Table
13. Trouble-shooting Table W — Trouble-shooting guide Symptom Solution Rectifier Communications Lost (RECT COMMS LOST) Check RS-485 or CAN cable connections for breaks and loose contacts. Ensure all rectifiers are secured and tightly screwed in to the shelf. Perform “Inventory Update” (from RECTIFIERS menu). Rectifier Lockout (RECT LOCKOUT) Pathfinder rectifier modules with LCD option: Check if any rectifiers menu has been accessed. Rectifier must be in normal operation mode. Perform “Inventory Update.
14. Alpha Conventions 14.1 140 Acronyms and Definitions AC Alternating current ADIO Analog-digital input-output ALCO Alarm cutoff ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode; e.g. ATM cell BCT Battery current termination BOD Battery on discharge BT Battery test (or test mode) CAN Controller Area Network CEMF Counter electro-motive force CX Cordex series; e.g.
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