VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 Innovations BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitor User Guide Contact : Ventev Innovations 10999 McCormick Road Hunt Valley, MD 21031 Phone Number 800.759.9996 Email Info@ventev.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. Warnings...............................................................................................................................4 Supplied Accessories ............................................................................................................4 Overview...............................................................................................................................
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 7.11. Help Page.....................................................................................................................30 7.12. About...........................................................................................................................31 8. SNMP Functionality ............................................................................................................31 8.2.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 1. Warnings Alarm Connections 1 and 2 rated for 60 Vdc, 80 ma max load. Do not exceed these ratings. Do not connect to AC line powered loads. 2. Supplied Accessories BTRM200 Monitor 3ft Ethernet Cable 3. Overview Batteries age and their capacity slowly deteriorate until they need replacement. Also, batteries can suddenly develop an internal fault that again limits their capacity.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 4. System Description 4.1. Overall System Connection Diagram 4.2. System Connector Overview 4.2.1. Power Supply In Power Jack (P. Source +/ - and VenCh P+) The BTRM must be connected to the load power supply in order to energize the load while the battery charger is charging the battery. 4.2.2.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 maximum relay ratings of 60 Volts, 80 ma. Do not use to directly operate AC line connected equipment. 5. Basic setup 5.1.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 5.3. Accessing your host computer’s network settings From the start button select Control Panel -> Network and Internet ->Network Connections Select the adapter that you plan to use and from the File menu, select properties. This will bring up the properties window, shown on the right. Scroll down to the Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4) item, select it, and then select “properties”.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 5.4. Setting IP address information for BTRM default Using a direct connection to the device with a cross connected cable or using a network switch (hub), use the manual IP settings shown on the right. This property dialog can be found in the TCP/IP properties, which is a sub dialog of the Network Connections Properties, both found in Control Panel Network Connections.
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VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 3. Type ipconfig then . 4.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 5. Verify connectivity to the BTRM by sending a Ping command to the BTRM’s default IP address: PING 192.168.1.214 you should receive four REPLY messages from the BTRM. 6. Open a New Web Browser Session (Internet Explorer, Firefox or Google Chrome) and type in the address of the BTRM (default is 192.168.1.214) and click go or . If everything is set up correctly you should see the System Status of the BTRM.
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VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 6. Unit Deployment 6.1. Mounting The BTRM needs to be mounted in a water-proof location. Typically in a cabinet with access to DC power. Use the DIN rail clip on the BTRM to secure to the DIN rail on the enclosure back plate wall. 6.2. Wiring Battery Connection Connect the battery connectors from the BTRM to the battery bank per system configuration diagram **. 6.3.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 The Screenshots included with each sub heading will explain the different menus of the BTRM user interface. This interface allows you to remotely configure and change settings across the network. 7.1. System Status Page This screen displays an overview of the status on the BTRM. You can quickly see any alarms occur by watching this screen. 7.1.1.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 7.1.3. Battery Current This is the measurement of the battery current. Negative battery current Battery is powering the load. Positive battery current Battery is being charger by battery charger. 7.1.4. Supply Voltage This is the measurement of power supply voltage. 7.1.5. System Temperature This is the measurement of the enclosure temperature. 7.1.6. Capacity This is the measurement of the battery’s capacity level.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 7.1.10. IO Channel 2 – Analog V This is the measurement of the voltage present across contact number 2. 7.1.11. IO Channel 2 – Digital In This is the logic setting for IO Channel 2 (see port options menu). TRUE The logic level voltage for the port has been met. An alarm message has been sent. FALSE The logic level voltage for the port has not been met. No alarm message has been sent. 7.1.12.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 7.2. Battery Status Page 7.2.1. Capacity Test Settings Results. This field displays the time stamp for the last battery capacity test was performed, the average load current, and the average enclosure temperature the test was performed at. 7.2.2. Current Status. This field displays the estimated time to perform the battery capacity test.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 7.3. Battery Test Page This page is used to enable the battery capacity test and customize the test. The user can set the time between the tests and the length of the capacity test is performed.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 Manual Test Page 7.3.1. Manual Test This allows the user to manually start the battery capacity test at their discretion. 7.3.2. Capacity IO Check This allows the user to set the battery capacity level at which the test terminates. 7.3.3. Reset Battery Data and Setting to Defaults This allows the user to reset the BTRM test parameters. 7.4.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 7.4.1. IO Channel 1 7.4.1.1. Analog Input 0-32V This allows the user to enable an analog input level for triggering alarms from external sources (door switches, solid state relays, etc.). 7.4.1.2. Digital Input Alarm if < 1V This allows the user to enable a digital input logic levels that is less than 1 volt to trigger an alarm from external sources (door switches, solid state relays, etc.). 7.4.1.3.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 7.4.1.4. Low Capacity Alarm This allows the user to enable the channel relay to indicate a battery relate fault Digital Out Normally Open The relay closes when a fault is indicated. Digital Out Normally Low The relay opens when a fault is indicated. 7.4.2. IO Channel 2 7.4.2.1.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 7.5. Email Configuration Page This page allows the user to configure information needed for the BTRM to access an email server and deliver messages to the destination email address along with two customizable text strings to provide additional situation detail in the email alert. 7.5.1.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 The following information should be obtained from your Network Administrator to setup the SMTP server. 7.5.2. Port Enter the Port number the SMTP server uses, select SSL if it uses Secure Socket Layer. Normally this port is 25. For secure servers other port numbers are typically used such as Secure SMTP (SSMTP) - port 465 and Secure IMAP (IMAP4SSL) - port 585. 7.5.3.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 7.6. Email Test Page Use this page to send a test email using the setting from the previous page. If successful after several seconds, the web page will update to indicate that the message has been successfully sent. If the page does not refresh after a minute, then likely the message was not sent. Check you setting, and or try these setting using a laptop and its email client to verify the connection and settings. 7.7.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 Multiple BTRM’s could be active in the network at the same time. Each will have its own IP address to allow for remote access and monitoring. To access any BTRM in the network, open a web browser and type the IP address of the BTRM into the address bar. Each BTRM should have their own unique address when they are part of the same network. 7.7.1.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 7.8. DNP3 and Modbus Selection and setup of DNP3 and Modbus Master and BTRM Device addresses and communications protocol selection. 7.8.1. Addressing Master and Device addressing supports values between 0 and 65535. Confirm with your selected protocol what address values are allowable. 7.8.2.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 7.8.3. Communications Interface 7.8.3.1. TCP/IP Configurable :TCP/IP Port (Default 20000) Configurable: TCP/IP Unsolicited message destination IP address 7.8.3.2. RS232 BTRM supports a 3 wire RS232 using standard connections on DB9 connector. Baud Rates: Selectable 9600, 19200 Format: Data 8 bits, No Parity, Stop Bits 1 7.9. SNMP Configuration Page Setting the community strings provides SNMP with basic password protection.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 NOTE: SNMP configurations may be confusing. Please consult your Network Administrator to assist you in the SNMP configuration and setup.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 7.10. SNMP MIB File Page The BTRM is provided with a Management Information Base File (a text file ending in “.mib”). This file allows a MIB browser to translate the numeric OID numbers into text descriptions. This can be down loaded in the MIB browser from the BTRM firmware using this webpage.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 7.11. Help Page This page provides the user default IP and SNMP notification setup information.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 7.12. About This page provides the user with web page and firmware revision information. 8. SNMP Functionality 8.1. Network SNMP Monitoring Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), used by most Network Operations Centers (NOC), is a protocol that allows the NOC to retrieve parameters, set parameters, and receive Alert Notifications from Ethernet connected appliances though a common interface and language.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 For Network SNMP functionality, consult your network administrator for SNMP setup and configuration parameters and how the BTRM should be configured for your specific SNMP requirements and trap receivers. 8.2. SNMP Monitoring through a MIB Browser In order to accept SNMP messages being sent from the BTRM you will need to have an SNMP monitoring system in your network or a MIB browser loaded onto your laptop.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 8.2.3. View BTRM via MIB Browser 1. Once the MIB browser is loaded, click on the desktop icon to launch it. You will see the main screen that should look similar to the one below. In the Address field type in the IP address of the BTRM, 192.168.1.214. Expand the folders on the left menu and highlight private. 2.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 3. From the operations pull down menu, select “Walk” and click Go.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 4. You should see data results begin to fill up in the main window Results Tab. 8.2.4. Configure Trap Receiver In order to receive SNMP Traps (alert messages) you will need to setup your MIB browser to receive them. This means you need to setup your TrapReceiver so that the BTRM knows where to send the traps. So in the next you will setup the TrapReceiver IP address.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 1. In the Results Table locate the line that says trapReceiverAddress.0 , right click on the line and select “set”.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 2. Enter the IP Address of your PC or Laptop in the Value field and click OK. Note: In order to receive SNMP messages the BTRM and the associated PC or Laptop must be on the same network or be able to communicate across networks. Verify connectivity by pinging the BTRM with your PC or laptop. If you receive a reply you should be able to receive SNMP messages. 3.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 Steps to shut down Application binding to Port 162 1. Load CurrPorts software – Download CurrPorts software from http://download.cnet.com/CurrPorts. 2. Click on the cports.exe icon to launch the software 3. When the software opens click Run. 4. Locate the application that is using port 162 by finding it under the Local Port column. Click on the line to highlight it.
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VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 6. Select Yes on the window that asks if you want to kill the process. 7. You should now be able to return to the MIB browser and continue to open the Trap Receiver. 8.2.6. Open Trap Receiver 1. In order to see the SNMP alert messages coming in you will need to open the trap receiver Tab. To do this, in the MIB Browser, go to Tools and select Trap Receiver.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 2. You should now see a Trap Receiver Tab in the main window of the MIB Browser. 3. Now, in order to see the SNMP traps coming in you need to throw the BTRM into an alarm by removing one contact loop circuit at a time. There are various ways to break the contact loop circuit depending on the BTRM configuration. a. Door Switch i. Push the door switch in and hold for approximately 10 seconds.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 ALSO NOTE: The software alarms in the BTRM user interface and the SNMP alert messages, the BTRM is also sending out email message alerts to the email address that you configured in the email setup section.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 Sreenshot of the System Status Screen showing alarm on IO Channel 1. The Digial In “TRUE” logic level indicates that the voltage thrush hold for the port has been met. An alarm message has been sent.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 Screenshot of SNMP Messages showing alarm on IO Channel 1. If you click on the SNMP messages you can read the detailed description including timesstamp and location the message was sent from. 8.3. Further Reading Douglas Mauro, Kevin Schmidt. Essential SNMP, Second Edition. O'Reilly Media, Inc. 9. Additional Protocols 9.1. DNP3 9.1.1. Overview 9.1.2. Data Link Layer BTRM2 DNPV2.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 5 13 15 20 21 129 130 5 D F 14 15 81 82 Direct Operate Cold Restart Initialize Data Enable Unsolicited Disable Unsolicited Response Unsolicited Response 9.1.3.1.1. Enable Disable Unsolicited Event Status BTRM allows enable and disable of unsolicited events. Status can be read from Binary Point 3 9.1.3.2.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 9.1.3.5. Point 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 9.1.3.6.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 To clear or enable write a "1", or to disable write a "0".
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 10. Additional Network Setup 10.1. IP Reset To reset the device to its default IP address settings, hold Button PB1 for 20 seconds. All the LEDs will flash and the unit will restart with the default IP settings listed on the device label. Typically these settings are: Unit IP 192.168.1.214 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Gateway 192.168.1.1 10.2.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 The Router is the message destination. The Router looks at the message’s port, checks its port forwarding table to see if the UDP port 162 is forwarded to a local LAN IP address. If so, delivers it to that IP address (in this case the Host Computer), otherwise the message is discarded. 10.3.
VENTEV INNOVATIONS BTRM200 Battery Test Remote Monitoring System – User Guide V1.0 Note: Specifications subject to change without notice.
