D P S C Sc1Udc+: User Guide

DC POWER SYSTEM CONTROLLER
MODEL SC1UDC+
User Guide
FOR SOFTWARE RELEASE #071009
Release 2.0, April 2012
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SC1UDC+ User Guide
Gamatronic Electronic Industries Ltd.

Har Hotzvim Industrial Park
14 Hartom St., PO Box 45029, Jerusalem 91450 Israel
Tel: +972-2-588-8222 Fax: +972-2-582-8875
Email: info@gamatronic.co.il Website: www.gamatronic.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Principle functions of the SC1UDC+ controller ..................................................... 1
1.2 Controller front panel ............................................................................................... 3
1.2.1 Front panel features:................................................................................. 4
1.2.2 Audible alarm buzzer ................................................................................ 5
1.2.3 USB socket ................................................................................................ 5
1.2.4 Ethernet (RJ45) socket ............................................................................. 6
1.3 Serial communication protocol & data structure .................................................. 6
1.3.1 Jumper configuration for serial communication .................................... 7
1.3.2 General information .................................................................................. 8
1.3.3 Master ......................................................................................................... 8
1.3.4 Slave ........................................................................................................... 8
2. THEORY OF OPERATION ................................................................................................ 10
2.1 Communication with the rectifier modules .......................................................... 10
2.2 Charge modes ......................................................................................................... 10
2.2.1 Floating mode .......................................................................................... 10
2.2.2 Boost (equalizing) mode......................................................................... 11
2.2.3 Battery charging current limit ................................................................ 11
2.2.4 Additional information on battery charging ......................................... 11
2.3 Battery test .............................................................................................................. 12
2.3.1 The battery test process ......................................................................... 12
2.4 Rectifier current sharing ........................................................................................ 13
2.5 Setting nominal values .......................................................................................... 13
2.5.1 Output voltage ......................................................................................... 13
2.5.2 Battery temperature compensation ....................................................... 13
2.5.3 LVDs ......................................................................................................... 14
2.5.4 Alarm thresholds ..................................................................................... 15
2.6 Default parameter banks ........................................................................................ 15
2.7 Measurement of system parameters .................................................................... 16
2.8 Fault detection and alarms .................................................................................... 16
2.8.1 Alarm log .................................................................................................. 17
2.9 Output dry contacts................................................................................................ 17
2.10 Input dry contacts .................................................................................................. 19
3. MONITORING THE SYSTEM ............................................................................................ 20
3.1 How to navigate the controller keypad ................................................................. 20
4. CONTROLLING THE SC1UDC+ USING THE KEYPAD AND DISPLAY ......................... 21
4.1 Monitor and control functions ............................................................................... 22
4.1.1 Main Menu > System ............................................................................... 22
4.1.2 Main Menu > Rectifiers ........................................................................... 22
4.1.3 Main Menu > Alarms ............................................................................... 23
4.1.4 Main Menu > System Log ....................................................................... 24
4.1.5 Main Menu > Advanced .......................................................................... 24
4.1.6 Main Menu > Advanced > Setup ............................................................ 25
4.1.7 Main Menu > Advanced > Config ........................................................... 26
4.1.8 Main Menu > Advanced > Calibrate ....................................................... 27
4.1.9 Main Menu > Advanced > Operations ................................................... 27
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4.1.10 Main Menu > Advanced > Defaults ........................................................ 27

4.1.11 Main Menu > Info ..................................................................................... 28
4.2 Changing the battery charge mode ...................................................................... 29
4.2.1 Manual boost (equalizing) charging ...................................................... 29
4.3 Testing power system components ..................................................................... 29
4.3.1 Battery test............................................................................................... 29
4.3.2 LCD panel / alarm buzzer / LEDs ........................................................... 30
4.3.3 Output Dry Contact Relays ..................................................................... 30
4.4 Recalibrating the power system's measurements .............................................. 30
5. CONTROLLING THE SC1UDC+ FROM A PC .................................................................. 33
5.1 Direct serial communication with a PC ................................................................ 33
5.2 Built-in Ethernet Interface (PC575) ....................................................................... 36
APPENDIX A SETTING UP THE PC USB SERIAL PORT ............................................. 51
List of Figures
Figure 1: PS1UDC+ system with SC1UDC+ controller and 29 rectifers................................................... 2
Figure 2: PS1UDC+ Power System with an SC1UDC+ Controller ........................................................... 3
Figure 3: Front panel of system controller SC1UDC+............................................................................... 3
Figure 4: Conceptual diagram of the USB-RS232 bridge ......................................................................... 6
Figure 5: Location of jumpers on PC438................................................................................................... 7
Figure 6: Examples of jumper settings ...................................................................................................... 8
Figure 7: Connections for battery temperature sensors.......................................................................... 14
Figure 8: Controller parameter banks ..................................................................................................... 15
Figure 9: Output dry contacts .................................................................................................................. 17
Figure 10: Relative dc voltage levels ...................................................................................................... 18
Figure 11: Input dry contacts (connector P14) ........................................................................................ 19
Figure 12: Navigation Tree ...................................................................................................................... 21
Figure 13: Measuring Calibration Values with a DMM ............................................................................ 31
Figure 14: DC+ main screen ................................................................................................................... 33
Figure 15: Communication lost................................................................................................................ 34
Figure 16: COM port selection ................................................................................................................ 34
Figure 17: View menu ............................................................................................................................. 35
Figure 18: Commands menu ................................................................................................................... 35
Figure 19: Navigation tree for GUI .......................................................................................................... 36
Figure 20: Main screen ............................................................................................................................ 37
Figure 21: Main > Rectifier N measurements ......................................................................................... 38
Figure 22: Main > Converter N measurements ....................................................................................... 38
Figure 23: System Information ................................................................................................................ 39
Figure 24: Event Log ............................................................................................................................... 39
Figure 25: Power System Control menu ................................................................................................. 40
Figure 26: Control > System definition .................................................................................................... 41
Figure 27: Control > Show / change system nominal values .................................................................. 41
Figure 28: Control > Set alarm trigger values ......................................................................................... 42
Figure 29: Control > Enable/disable automatic functions ....................................................................... 42
Figure 30: Control > Relay status and test .............................................................................................. 43
Figure 31: Control > Assign alarms to the output dry contact relays ...................................................... 44
Figure 32: SMS commands (optional) ..................................................................................................... 45
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Figure 33: Energy meter configuration .................................................................................................... 45

Figure 34: Energy meter > Energy meter measurement (optional) ........................................................ 46
Figure 35: Configuration menu ................................................................................................................ 46
Figure 36: Configuration > Set IP address, subnet mask, gateway address .......................................... 47
Figure 37: Configuration > List IP addresses from which SNMP messages can be received................ 47
Figure 38: Configuration > List IP addresses to which SNMP messages will be sent ........................... 48
Figure 39: Configuration > List addresses to be notified of alarm conditions by email .......................... 49
Figure 40: Configuration > Set system date and time ............................................................................. 49
Figure 41: Configuration > Add user/update password .......................................................................... 50
List of Tables
Table 1: LED indicator lights ..................................................................................................................... 4
Table 2: Funtion buttons on the front panel .............................................................................................. 5
Table 3: Jumper configuration for serial communication .......................................................................... 7
Table 4: Some user-modifiable system parameters ............................................................................... 16
Table 5: Factory standard assignment of system alarms to output dry contacts .................................... 18
Table 6: “System” submenu (main menu option) .................................................................................... 22
Table 7: Rectifiers (main menu option) ................................................................................................... 22
Table 8: Alarms (main menu option) ....................................................................................................... 23
Table 9: System log (main menu option) ................................................................................................ 24
Table 10: “Advanced” submenu (main menu option) .............................................................................. 24
Table 11: Setup Controls ......................................................................................................................... 25
Table 12: Configuration submenu ........................................................................................................... 26
Table 13: Calibration submenu ............................................................................................................... 27
Table 14: Operations submenu ............................................................................................................... 27
Table 15: Defaults submenu ................................................................................................................... 27
Table 16: “INFO” submenu (main menu option) ..................................................................................... 28
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1. INTRODUCTION
The SC1UDC+ controller:
• Manages and coordinates the operation of the components of the PS1UDC+ power system.
• Provides complete user control of system components and operational parameters.
• Monitors and tests system components to verify normal operation of the power system.
The SC1UDC+ controller is specifically designed for use with the 24 Vdc and 48 Vdc PS1UDC+
power supply modules.
No te : Each power supply module supplies up to
40 amperes [24 Vdc model] or 33 amperes [48 Vdc model],
and is 1U in height. A PS1UDC+ power system can consist of up to 38 power supply
modules.)
The SC1UDC+ controller gives the user control over the power system's operational parameters,
enabling the user to customize the system to meet his specific needs. The graphic user interface
software makes the controller easy to use, configure, and calibrate from a PC.
The SC1UDC+ controller regulates system output voltage, limits current, and provides load-
sharing between the power modules.
At start-up, the SC1UDC+ tests itself and the power modules to verify proper working order.
In the event of an irregular condition, the SC1UDC+ generates an alarm condition. The Alarm
LED lights, the audible alarm sounds, and the alarm condition is recorded in the system log.
Output dry contact relays can also be opened or closed in response to an alarm condition, to
activate or deactivate an external circuit.
The user can monitor, query, and control the system via the front panel of the SC1UDC+, and
also from a connected PC computer using the controller's built-in graphic user interface software.
The SC1UDC+ is extremely flexible, in that the most of its operating parameters can be easily
modified. In most cases, the factory default values will require little or no modification, but the
user can customize any of the parameters if required to meet local requirements.
User-defined parameters settings can be saved for future recall and the factory-default
parameters can be restored at will.
1.1 Principle functions of the SC1UDC+ controller

• Manages and coordinates the operation of the PS1UDC+ power system's components:
• Power supply modules
• LVD (Low Voltage Disconnect device)
• Battery strings
• Dc/dc converter modules (if any)
• Monitors system voltages and currents and displays their measurements.

• AC input voltage
• System output voltage.
• Total system output current.
• Current to load.
• Battery current (when charging and when discharging).
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• Monitors battery temperature

• Notifies the user of any irregularities in system input, output, or with any of the system's
components by generating an "alarm".
• Manages LEDs to indicate:
• Ac input voltage within normal range
• Dc output voltage within normal range
• Charging mode currently in effect (boost/equalizing or float)
• Battery LVD condition – closed or issued command to open
• All rectifiers operating normally
• Battery normality
• Active "alarm" condition(s)
• Controls six pairs of output dry contacts that can be programmed to produce a unique output
indication for more than 20 different alarm conditions
• Has eight pairs of input dry contacts for monitoring the state (open or closed) of up to eight
external circuits or relays
• Maintains a log of the last 250 system events
• The SC1UDC+ controller can be operated from its own front panel, or from a PC directly
connected to the SC1UDC+ using the RS232 protocol, or from a remote PC over an Intranet
or Internet connection
• Optionally, can send alarm notifications via SMS to selected personnel
• Performs sophisticated battery management functions, including regulation of charging
voltage, modification of charging voltage in response to battery temperature changes, control
of frequency and duration of automatic boost/equalizing charging, and enforcing a charging
current limit.
Figure 1: PS1UDC+ system with SC1UDC+ controller and 29 rectifers
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The SC1UDC+ system controller is housed in the power system’s rack along side a user-defined
number of rectifiers (from one to 38), which it monitors and controls along with the rest of the
system’s components (i.e. LVDs, batteries, etc.).
The controller is a “hot-swappable” plug-in module that can be replaced or switched on and off
during system operation with no damage to the controller or the system’s other components, and
with no interruption to the voltage supplied to the load and batteries.
The controller’s main connections include the front panel communication port(s) and the rear
panel connector that links the controller to the system.
Figure 2: PS1UDC+ Power System with an SC1UDC+ Controller
1.2 Controller front panel

The SC1UDC+ front panel is shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3: Front panel of system controller SC1UDC+
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1.2.1 Front panel features:

• Ethernet socket: for remote monitoring over an Ethernet network (TCP/IP)
• USB type B socket: used to connect the controller directly to a PC via a USB cable. Enables
the use of graphic interface software to monitor and control the power system.
• Indicator LEDs: see Table 1 below.
• LCD display screen: Displays system status, parameter settings, voltage, current,
temperature readings. Used together with the buttons, enables the user to set system
parameters.
• Five function buttons: (see Table 2 below).
• Lock tab: Locks the controller in place in the cabinet; pressing the lock tab releases the
controller from the cabinet.
• Audible alarm: Warns of faults in the system.
1.2.1.1 LED Indicator lights

Table 1: LED indicator lights
LED DESCRIPTION
• Steady on = Normal input voltage from the mains.

AC
(green) • Unlit = AC input voltage is absent or out of range.
• Steady on = Dc floating voltage is normal.

DC • Unlit = Fault in the dc floating voltage.
(green) • Flashing = Equalizing mode is in effect.
RECT • Lit = One or more rectifiers are faulty.

• Unlit = Rectifiers are operating normally.
(red)
• Steady on = Command has been issued to open the ELVD (command was
LVD issued either by the system or by the user).
(red) • Unlit = normal operation mode.
• Steady on = Last battery test was passed.

BATT • Blinking = Battery test in progress.
(green)
• Unlit = Last battery test failed.
• Blinking = Unconfirmed fault in the system.

ALARM • Steady on = Most recent alarms have been acknowledged by the operator.
(red)
• Unlit = No active faults.
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1.2.1.2 Navigation keys

The following table describes the results of pressing each of the navigation keys:
Table 2: Funtion buttons on the front panel
BUTTON FUNCTION
Scroll up / Increase displayed value

(function depends on context)
Scroll down / Decrease displayed value

(function depends on context)
Scroll right. When the “end” of the data is reached, the scrolling
wraps around to the beginning of the data again.
Selects a menu option / Saves user-entered values.
Exits from the current function or menu.

Pressing this key on the default display screen when an alarm
condition is active silences the audible alarm, confirms the alarm,
and stops the Alarm LED from flashing. A fresh alarm reactivates the
audible alarm and blinking Alarm LED
1.2.2 Audible alarm buzzer

The audible alarm buzzer warns users of the existence of a fault or faults in the power system.
The Alarm LED remains lit as long as there is an active fault, even if the alarm buzzer has
stopped or has been silenced via the ESC key.
When a fault occurs, the alarm sounds until either the ESC button is pressed or the fault is
corrected. Note that the maximum audible alarm time can be limited to 15 seconds by a user-
configurable controller setting (Main menu > Advanced > Buzzer Duration).
1.2.3 USB socket

The USB port enables the user to connect a PC or laptop computer to the SC1UDC+ controller,
provided that the PC or laptop also has a USB port. The user can then use the controller's built-in
graphic interface to monitor and control the system. Chapter 5 describes the controller's built-in
graphic interface.
To avoid possible damage to the SC1UDC+ controller, refer to section 1.3.1 below and verify that
the jumper settings on your unit are correct, before connecting the unit to a computer.
By previous arrangement with Gamatronic, the USB port on the SC1UDC+ can also be
connected with a D9 port on certain specific devices, such as Gamatronic's Wing and GMAC
devices. In such a case, the connected device must be electrically isolated from the SC1UDC+.
This requirement includes isolation of the Wing or GMAC or other device from the SC1UDC+'s
cover.
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1.2.4 Ethernet (RJ45) socket

This port is enables remote communication over an Ethernet network using the SNMP/TCP/IP
protocol, allowing remote monitoring and control of system operation, status, and parameter
settings.
1.3 Serial communication protocol & data structure

The SC1UDC+ system controller supports a unique RS232 communication protocol. This
protocol allows a user at a remote location to send commands to the controller and retrieve data
and status information from it:
• The command packet (sent to the controller) includes the operation codes to be carried out by
the controller plus any data required for that operation.
• The retrieved packet (sent by the controller) includes all possible data that can be supplied by
the controller. It is sent every time a valid command packet is received, even if the command
packet only contains a non-operation command.
• The controller is equipped with a USB bridge that enables RS232 communication to take
place over a USB connection, via a virtual serial port. An RS232 connection between the
SC1UDC+ and a PC, laptop, and most other devices can be made using the USB port on the
SC1UDC+ and a USB port on the PC, laptop, or other device.
• The controller's USB bridge also enables RS232 communication to take place between the
SC1UDC+ USB port and a D9 connection on specific devices only, such as Gamatronic's
GMAC and WING devices. Such a connection requires that the connected device be
electrically isolated from the SC1UDC+. This includes isolation from the SC1UDC+'s external
cover.
Figure 4: Conceptual diagram of the USB-RS232 bridge
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1.3.1 Jumper configuration for serial communication

Table 3 presents four configuration options for the jumpers on card PC438, which is located
within the SC1UDC+ controller. The configuration you need depends on the type of serial
communication you will use. To avoid damage to the SC1UDC+ controller, be aware that when
option 2 or 4 are used (jumper J7 is shorted), the outside cover of the Wing, GMAC, or G4 device
must not have any contact with the cabinet of the PS1UDC+ system.
PC438 is shown in Figure 5. Two configuration options for jumpers J14, J15, and J17 are shown
in close-up in Figure 6.
DO NOT USE option 2 or 4 when connecting a USB cable to a PC or laptop.

Option 2 and 4 are for use only when connecting a WIng, Gmac, or G4 device to the SC1UDC+.
Use option 1 as the preferred default.

Table 3: Jumper configuration for serial communication
PHYSICAL
TYPE OF SERIAL
OPTION CONNECTION J14 J15 J17 J6 J7
COMMUNICATION
TYPE
1 Direct with controller USB (isolated) UP UP UP shorted disconnected
RS232
2 Direct with controller DOWN DOWN UP disconnected shorted
(not isolated)
3 Via PC575 USB (isolated) UP UP DOWN shorted disconnected
RS232
4 Via PC575 DOWN DOWN DOWN disconnected shorted
(not isolated)
Figure 5: Location of jumpers on PC438
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Figure 6: Examples of jumper settings
1.3.2 General information

The communication protocol adheres to the following general rules:
• The host PC and the controller communicate via Half-Duplex RS232 9600.N.1 RX, TX, GND
lines with no flow control (neither hardware nor software).
• The host is always the master and the controller is the slave.
• The data is binary with no dedicated control characters.
• Data transmitted by each end has a constant length.
• Three elements are utilized for data reliability:
• Three-byte header
• One-byte check-sum
• Three-byte trailer
• On receiving a valid packet, the controller begins responding within 50 msec.
• On receiving a header field (0 × AC) a 500 msec reception window is initiated. If a valid
packet is received it is processed, otherwise, the controller backs-off the message by
initializing the reception counter.
1.3.3 Master
The master sends its packet, which includes the header, op-code, data, checksum, and
termination. The ten-byte op-code bit-combination enables the user to perform one or more
functions simultaneously.
The 97-byte data should include operation-relevant data set by the user as op-code.
1.3.4 Slave
The slave responds as soon as it receives a valid packet, which includes a header, received_op-
code, received_checksum, id, data, checksum, and termination.
• The received_opcode is the last op-code received from the master.
• The received_checksum is the last checksum received from the master.
• The four-byte id consists of preprogrammed three bytes and an additional byte, which may be
programmed by the master.
• The 118-byte data always includes all the data or status information that the user may
request, i.e., every transaction relayed from the master to the slave results in the retrieval of
all possible data that the slave is able to supply.
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No te : The data retrieved in a transaction does not include the changes made by the host’s
command (if any). Another retrieval should take place in order to receive the values
affected by the previous command.
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2. THEORY OF OPERATION
The SC1UDC+ monitors and controls the PS1UDC+ power system through:
• Nominal values of system parameters that can be setup by the user or imported from a
factory-default parameters bank or a user-defined parameter bank
• Measurement of the system's input ac voltage and output dc voltage and current.
• Responses to data received from the system.
• Fault detection and alarms.
2.1 Communication with the rectifier modules

The controller communicates with the rectifier modules through the PD bus (peripheral device
bus). The controller sends messages to the rectifiers at regular intervals. Each rectifier has a
unique address, and receives all of the controller’s messages, but responds only to those
messages destined for its unique address.
Besides the destination address, the controller message includes command (or request) and any
data required to execute the command such as an output voltage or a current limit.
The messages transmitted from the rectifiers to the controller includes the rectifier's address, the
voltage level it supplies, its output current level, its internal temperature, and the status (OK/Not
OK) of its internal components.
2.2 Charge modes

The system can charge the batteries in two modes: floating mode or boost (equalizing) mode.
The system normally operates in the floating mode. The system can also be instructed to perform
boost (equalizing) charging automatically at regular intervals.
The user can also manually invoke a boost (equalizing) charging session at any time.
The voltage levels of both floating and boost (equalizing) charging are user-defined.
2.2.1 Floating mode

In floating mode, the normal charging mode, the batteries are continually supplied with charging
current. The batteries are charged in this manner throughout most of their life. Battery charging
switches to boost (equalizing) mode whenever there is a large discharge; for example, due to a
voltage drop in the mains and the need for continuous current by the load.
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2.2.2 Boost (equalizing) mode

The user controls whether and when the system enters into boost (equalizing) mode. These
settings are stored in non-volatile memory.
There are two ways to initiate boost (equalizing) mode:

• Manually: Boost (equalizing) mode can be started manually via the control panel or the
graphic user interface software. The maximum duration of the boost (equalizing) charge
period must be specified to the system (see Note at end of section 2.2.2.1 below). The
system automatically reverts back to floating charge mode when the maximum boost
(equalizing) charge time ends.
• Automatically: Boost (equalizing) mode is initiated periodically and automatically after a
user-defined interval (specified in days), and also immediately after a power failure lasting
more than half an hour. During automatic charging, the system behaves according to the
algorithm described below. The algorithm also controls the duration of the automatic boost
(equalizing) charge period. However, boost (equalizing) does not continue longer than the
user-specified maximum length of time (Top Time).
2.2.2.1 Duration of the boost (equalizing) charging session

If automatic boost (equalizing) mode is enabled, the system enters boost (equalizing) mode
automatically after:
• the passage of a user-defined period of time; or
• a power failure or controller startup (after a delay of ten minutes).
A boost (equalizing) session is terminated when either a preset time period has elapsed or when
the charge current becomes low (1/10 of the battery’s capacity in amperes).
In the event of a power failure an boost (equalizing) charging session is aborted (that is, when
mains power returns boost (equalizing) mode will not be resumed).
No te : There is a preset, user-definable maximum time (Top Time) for boost (equalizing) mode.
If boost (equalizing) lasts longer than Top Time, boost (equalizing) mode is ended by
the controller even if the boost (equalizing) process is incomplete. This is to protect the
batteries from overcharging.
2.2.3 Battery charging current limit

The battery charging current can be limited by setting the maximum value the current can reach.
This is a user-defined value, as is the enabling/disabling of the current limit. A current limit is set
to prevent damage to the batteries which can occur if batteries are fed a high current over a long
period of time. The controller routinely monitors the rectifiers’ output, checking that the output
remains within the set battery current limit without impeding the current supplied to the load.
2.2.4 Additional information on battery charging

See section 4.2 on page 29 for additional information related to battery charging.
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2.3 Battery test

The battery (or batteries) are automatically tested on a periodic basis by the system controller.
The time interval between the automatic tests can be modified by the user.
Manual ("on-demand") battery tests can also be performed.
During the battery test, the load remains connected to the power system.
2.3.1 The battery test process

The battery is tested by lowering the rectifier’s dc voltage to a preset level for a user-definable
duration, and simultaneously measuring the battery voltage and current through the load during
battery discharge. During the battery test, the battery LED on the controller blinks on and off.
The rectifier's voltage is lowered to a value that allows it to serve as a safety net in the event that
the battery cannot supply the required current.
The controller calculates the time required for the test, taking into account the present discharge
current and the capacity of the battery. The battery capacity variable can be modified by the user.
The formula for calculating the remaining battery time (in seconds) is:
[ BATTERY CAPACITY (Ah) × 3600 / BATTERY CURRENT (A) ] – ELAPSED TIME (sec)
The result of this calculation will be the approximate duration of the battery test, assuming the
battery is properly charged and that the time does not exceed the user-defined maximum duration
of a battery test.
If the battery is efficient and fully charged, the voltage reading remains above a specific, user-
defined threshold for the duration of the test, and "passes" the battery test. The controller's
Battery LED moves to a steady "ON" state.
If the battery is inefficient or weak, the voltage reading will fall below the user-defined threshold
and a “battery test failed” alarm is generated. In this case, the battery LED on the controller
remains in a steady “OFF” state after the battery test.
The maximum time allowed for the manual and the automatic battery tests is user-defined. The
test is ended when the time limit is reached.
After the battery test, the rectifier's voltage is returned to the floating voltage level.
When the PS1UDC+ system is managing two battery sets, the battery test proceeds as follows:
1. The voltage of the two battery sets are tested in parallel. If the measured voltage is below
the user-defined threshold, a “battery test failed” alarm is generated and the battery LED
on the controller remains in a steady “OFF” state after the battery test.
2. If the battery sets passed the voltage test, the current of one battery set is compared to
the other. If the current produced by one battery set is significantly lower than the current
of the other battery set, the set with the lower current is considered unsatisfactory, a
“battery test failed” alarm is generated and the battery LED on the controller remains in a
steady “on” state after the battery test. A console function on the controller enables the
user to determine which of the battery sets is unsatisfactory.
The battery LED on the controller moves to a steady “ON” state if the status of both battery sets is
normal.
A failure of the battery test generates a “battery test failure alarm” that remains in effect and is not
cleared even if the controller is restarted. A battery test failure alarm is cleared by a successful
battery test. It is also possible to clear a battery test failure alarm via the controller panel.
The battery test uses an algorithm involving the actual battery current and battery capacity. The
battery capacity variable can be modified by the user.
See section 4.3.1 on page 29 for further details regarding battery testing.
2.4 Rectifier current sharing

In systems with multiple rectifiers, the SC1UDC+ improves current sharing (load sharing)
between the rectifiers so that each rectifier supplies an approximately equal part of the total
output current (total of load currents and battery charging current). This ensures an even supply
of current at the required level, and avoids the over- or under-loading of individual rectifiers.
In the current sharing mechanism implemented in the PS1UDC+ system, each rectifier
continuously receives an indication of the system’s average output current per rectifier, and
modifies its own output to approach that average. This ensures a fast and reliable load-sharing
correction.
2.5 Setting nominal values

The values that control the following parameters of the power system can be set by the user or
imported from a parameter bank (see Default parameter banks, page 15):
• Output Voltage
• Battery Test
• Battery Charge Current
• Battery Temperature Compensation
• LVD Opening
• Alarm Thresholds
2.5.1 Output voltage

The system output voltage set by the controller is affected by:
• Activated charge mode (floating/boost (equalizing))
• Battery temperature compensation (if enabled)
• Battery test (if activated)
• Battery charge current limit (if enabled)
• Deviation of output voltage.
In the absence of a controller the output voltage reverts to the system's default output voltage.
2.5.2 Battery temperature compensation

To ensure optimum charging voltage, when battery charging current compensation is enabled the
SC1UDC+ varies the battery charging voltage in response to changes in the battery temperature,
as measured by the system controller through two temperature sensors. These real-time
temperature readings are used for determining the amount of temperature compensation required
for the charging voltage. (The same temperature measurements are used to activate the over-
temperature alarm when appropriate.)
The calculated temperature is the average of the measurements of the two sensors. If one sensor
is absent or defective, the system ignores that sensor and uses only the normal sensor. The
temperature value is displayed on the PC screen and is used to calculate the compensation. The
compensation coefficient is negative and is programmable by the software. Typical compensation

value is [–3 mV/°C] per 2-V VRLA cell.
Battery charge current compensation, when enabled, affects the system output voltage according
to the following formula, where K is the compensation value determined by the user and VP is the
output voltage:
VP (T °C) = VP (25 °C) – 24 × K (T °C – 25 °C)
Where the VP is limited according to the following formula:

VP (25 °C) – 1.5 < VP < VP (25 °C) + 2
The temperature sensors are of the RTD type and their connections, are labeled “P5” on the
motherboard.
Figure 7: Connections for battery temperature sensors
2.5.3 LVDs
The LVDs (Low Voltage Disconnect device) disconnect the batteries in the event that a deep
discharge is endangering the life of the battery. The PS1UDC+ system has two LVDs, one for
each possible battery set. The user determines the criteria for opening each LVD. The user also
defines the hysteresis.
Hysteresis can be though of as the sensitivity of the LVD to a voltage change when the battery
voltage is hovering around the disconnect voltage. In such a case, a hysteresis value greater
than zero prevents the LVD from rapidly “hiccupping” open and closed several times in
succession.
For example, on a 48 Vdc system, if the LVD disconnect voltage is defined as 45 V, and the
battery voltage drops to 45 V, the LVD opens. If the hysteresis value is defined as 2, the LVD
does not close again until the battery voltage has risen to 47 V.
Another example, this one on a 24 Vdc system: if the LVD disconnect voltage is defined as 23 V,
and the battery voltage drops to 23 V, the LVD opens. If the hysteresis value is defined as 2, the
LVD does not close again until the battery voltage has risen to 25 V.
For debugging or maintenance purposes it is possible to turn OFF or normalize the LVD,
regardless of the system status.
2.5.4 Alarm thresholds

The range of permitted values for system parameters are recorded in the controller’s non-volatile
memory. These threshold values can be modified by the user.
If during the course of operation the controller detects a system measurement outside its defined
permitted range, an alarm is triggered.
2.6 Default parameter banks

There are two categories of stored default values for parameters, which can be retrieved at any
time to become the current values of parameters:
• Factory defaults are set at the time of manufacture. The user may retrieve these values for
use but cannot modify them.
• The user default bank into which the currently active parameters can be stored and from
which they can be later retrieved for use.
The two options allow the user the flexibility and confidence of restoring factory defaults as well
as the convenience of retrieving parameters already known to be acceptable.
Figure 8: Controller parameter banks
The controller always uses the non-volatile CURRENT PARAMETERS bank (labeled “A” in
Figure 8 above) as its source for settings, alarms, etc. (normal operation). This bank can be
updated by the user via the controller's panel or via the remote software application. In addition,
the entire bank can be updated from either the Factory parameter databank or the User Defaults
parameter databank.
The Factory Defaults are fixed at the time of manufacture. The User Defaults are created by
modifying the currently active parameters as desired and then saving them into the user
databank.
2.7 Measurement of system parameters

The system parameters described in the following table are constantly measured to provide real-
time values and status information to the user. The permitted nominal value range for these
parameters is set by the user or the manufacturer. If the monitored value for these parameters is
out of the permitted range, an alarm is triggered. (See "Fault detection and alarms" on page 16
for a table listing the faults linked to each alarm message.)
Table 4: Some user-modifiable system parameters
PARAMETER STATUS INFORMATION

AC INPUT LINE Ac voltage from the mains.
DC OUTPUT LINE Dc output voltage for boost (equalizing) and floating modes.
LOAD CURRENT Current drawn by the load.
RECTIFIER CURRENT Sum of the total output current from all the rectifiers.
Current to/from the battery that activates the current limit feature
BATTERY CURRENT
(if enabled).
BATTERY TEMPERATURE Temperature of batteries.
Contacts open or closed. Can be used to monitor the status of a circuit
DRY INPUT CONTACTS
breaker, for example.
No te : The alarm levels for dc output are set separately for floating and boost (equalizing)
modes so that there are suitable alarm levels for whichever mode is running at any
given time.
2.8 Fault detection and alarms

The controller generates alarms in response to any faults in the PS1UDC+ system. The possible
faults and their default dry contact outputs are listed in Table 5 on page 18, and also in Table 8
on page 23. When an alarm becomes active the Fault LED lights up, the audible alarm sounds,
and an alarm message including a timestamp is recorded in the event log. One of the status
indicator LEDs may be lit or unlit as a result of the alarm.
Each alarm remains active for as long as the fault remains active. It disappears as soon as the
fault no longer exists. The exception to this is a failed battery test. Batteries must pass the battery
test for their alarm status to revert to normal after a controller reset or a battery failure. (It is also
possible to manually clear a “battery test failed” alarm via the controller console. See section 2.3
on page 12.)
The alarm message associated with each fault is itemized in Table 8.
2.8.1 Alarm log

Each event is recorded in an event log which contains the history of the last 255 power system
faults along with information describing each event and when it occurred.
When viewing the log, the LCD displays in Last In First Out (LIFO) mode so that the most recent
incident appears first. Pressing the Enter button restarts the log view, starting from the latest
entry.
The display shows the date/time, error number and event type (in or out) plus a brief description.
The  control buttons allow you to scroll through the log entries in either direction (forward or
backwards), and pressing the Scroll right (right arrow) button scrolls to the right to reveal the DC
voltage and status of each input and output alarm dry-contact at the time of the alarm.
The log file can be cleared at any time, by navigating to

Main Menu > Advanced > Configuration > 6. Operations > 8. Clear Log.
See Figure 12: Navigation Tree on page 21.
2.9 Output dry contacts

The system also provides six floating output signals for system status indication and alarm
transmission (in addition to the data provided by the controller via the USB and RJ45
connections).
These six output signals are accessible via output dry contact connections on the motherboard.
The output dry contacts are assignable to a variety of system events and their behavior can be
defined through the software.
The dry contact connections are located in a single component labeled P13 on the motherboard,
and shown in Figure 9:
These dry contacts are Normally Open, and close when the designated system event occurs.
Ratings for the dry contacts 1–6 are 60 V / 1 A maximum. Each dry contact can be set to be
normally closed during controller manufacturing.
Figure 9: Output dry contacts

Table 5 below details the factory-default assignment of alarms to the output dry contacts. These defaults
can be changed by the user using the supplied graphic interface software.
Table 5: Factory standard assignment of system alarms to output dry contacts

OUTPUT DRY CONTACT #
ALARM # ALARM DESCRIPTION
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 X X Ac input voltage exceeds maximum settings.
2 X X Ac input voltage lower than minimum.
3 X X Dc voltage exceptionally low – Boost (equalizing) or floating (see Figure 10).
4 X X Dc voltage below minimum – Boost (equalizing) or floating (see Figure 10).
5 X X Dc voltage exceeds maximum – Boost (equalizing) or floating (see Figure 10).
6 X X Battery circuit breaker is OPEN (via input dry contact #1).
7 X Battery temperature exceeds maximum.
8 X X X Last battery test failed (non-volatile message).
9 X LVD open (via input dry contact #4).
10 X X User input dry contact is OPEN (via input dry contact #5).
11 X X X Communication with rectifier(s) – No response.
12 X X LVD forced OPEN command issued.
13 -UNUSED-
14 X X One or more load circuit breakers are open (via input dry contact #2).
15 -UNUSED-
16 X AC input surge has blown a surge protector (via input dry contact #3).
17 X X Battery test time-stamp.
18 X X X Equalize test time-stamp.
DC voltage HIGH HIGH (see Figure 10 below) –
19 X X
switches OFF rectifier modules one by one until DC within normal range .
20 X Overload.
21 X User input dry contact is open (via input dry contact #6).
24 -UNUSED-
25 -UNUSED-
26 X Communication with converter(s) – No response
27 X Converter high voltage
28 X Converter low voltage
29 X More than one rectifier fault
30 -UNUSED-
31 X X Controller time-stamp.
32 -UNUSED-
DC HIGH HIGH (Exceptionally high)
DC HIGH
DC NORMAL
Vdc
DC LOW
DC LOW LOW
Figure 10: Relative dc voltage levels
2.10 Input dry contacts

Connector P14 on the system motherboard contains connections for eight input dry contacts.
These inputs can be used to accept signals from other, external equipment. A signal consists of a
change in the state of the external circuit connected to the input dry contacts. The external circuit
can be in either of two states: open or closed. The user can observe the status of each of the
input dry contacts (open or closed) via the graphic user interface software.
The input dry contacts can be used, for example, to monitor the state of critical system circuit
breakers such as the ac input circuit breaker, the battery circuit breaker, load circuit breakers. It
can monitory the state of the lightning protection.
The input dry contacts can be used to monitor the state of other equipment, such as a smoke
detector or a circuit to detect the opening of a door or the operation of an air conditioner.
To connect an exterior circuit to the input dry contacts, connect one side of the circuit to any of
pins 1 through 8, and the other side of the circuit to either pin 9 or 10 – there is no electrical
difference between pins 9 and 10
Note: The circuit connected to the input dry contacts must be voltage free at all times. The
presence of voltage on the external circuit may damage the controller and/or prevent the
system from detecting a change in state of the circuit.
Figure 11: Input dry contacts (connector P14)
3. MONITORING THE SYSTEM

The user can monitor and manage the power system either remotely or by using the controller
keypad.
3.1 How to navigate the controller keypad

To control the SC1UDC+ you will need to use the navigation buttons on the SC1UDC+ along with
the tree illustrated in Figure 12: Navigation Tree on page 21. To start, press the Enter button.
This displays “01 SYSTEM”, the first entry in the main menu. The UP/DOWN arrows enable you
to navigate the tree. For example, press the UP arrow and the LCD screen displays 02
RECTIFIERS. Press it again and the screen displays 02 RECTIFIERS, press the UP arrow once
again and the screen displays 03 ALARMS. This time press Enter to confirm that this is the menu
branch you need and want to start. The LCD panel will now display 01 AC HI, which is the first
entry in the Alarms submenu.
If you get lost or simply wish to exit the control system, pressing Esc one or more times returns
you to the main screen.
As illustrated in Figure 12 on page 21, the control function tree has five main branches:
System / Rectifiers / Alarms / Log / Advanced
To navigate at this level, use the and navigation keys on the keypad and press Enter to
select a given menu entry.
Similarly, to navigate to lower levels, use the and  navigation keys on the keypad and press
Enter to make the selection. Use the Scroll right key to scroll rightwards through the data display
(where applicable). When scrolling right, when the right-most character in the field has been
displayed the scrolling restarts automatically from the beginning of the field.
For example, to access the date setup, from the main screen (press ESC one or more times if
necessary to return to the main screen):
1. Press Enter (to proceed into the tree).
2. Press  until the panel displays ADVANCED.
3. Press Enter (to proceed into the ADVANCED branch).
4. Press  until item 14 is displayed with DATE SETUP.
5. Use the  and  keys to change the value of a digit.
6. Press Shift to move horizontally through the date.
7. Press Enter to set.
8. Press Esc once to go back up one level in the navigation tree, which in this case returns
you to the main menu.
20 Monitoring the system

4. CONTROLLING THE SC1UDC+ USING THE KEYPAD

AND DISPLAY
Using the navigation keys, the versatile SC1UDC+ keypad gives you full control over your power
system as illustrated in Figure 12 below.
The controller screen displays short names and abbreviations to represent the various functions
and menu choices. These short names and abbreviations are explained in section 4.1.
Most of the monitoring and control functions can also be executed via the graphic interface
software using an external PC. See Chapter 5 beginning on page 33 for further information about
the graphic interface software.
ENTER 1 2 3 4 5 6
SYSTEM RECTIFIERS ALARMS
(display) (display) (display) LOG ADVANCED INFO
PASSWORD 1 FLOATING SETUP

RECT # REC#, ALARM
AC ALARMS
VOLTAGES AC VOLT. SETUP 2 EQUALIZING SETUP
DC VOLT. ACV HI 1 CONFIG 1 RESERVED
DC CURR. 3 BATT. CAPACITY (Ah)
SYS # OF RECTS 1
INT. TEMP. ACV LO 2 2 FLOATING VOLT
CURRENT % RATED CURR. BATT. CAPAC. 2 4 TEMP. COMP. (EN/DIS)
DC LOLO 3 HI/LO CAP. 3 3 EQUAL VOLT
LOAD 5 TEMP. COMP. VALUE
BAUD 96/24 4
CURRENT DC LO 4 4 BAT TEST VOLT
CONV # # OF LVDs 5 6 CURR. LIM. (EN/DIS)
DC VOLT. 5 # OF BATTS.
DC HI 6 5 BATT TEST ALARM
BATTERY/S DC CURR. 7 CURR. LIM. VALUE
CURR CONV. TEMP. AC 380/230 7
BATT CB 6 6 EQ LO ALARM-V
% RATED CURR. # OF SLOTS 8 8 LVD1 TRIP SETUP
TEMP HI 7 AC INP. REF. 9 7 EQ HI ALARM-V
TEMP1 9 LVD2 TRIP SETUP
# INP. PHASES 10
TEMP2 BATT ST 8 8 FL LO ALARM-V
# CONVS 11 10 SITE NUMBER
AVRG
LVD CB 9 # CONV SLOTS 12 9 FL HI ALARM-V
11 I.P. ADDR.
RECTIFIERS USER 10 10 FL LLO ALARM-V
ASSIGN DRY OUT
12 MASK
1 to 16
RCT COM 11 11 EQ LLO ALARM-V
STATUS DRY 1 ~ DRY 6 13 GATEWAY
LVD OPEN 12 12 LVD1 VOLTAGE
CALIBRATE 14 # OF RECTIFIERS
DRY-IN RESERVED 13 13 TIME SETUP
ACV PHASE 1 1 # OF LVDs
STATUS 15
LOAD CB 14 N.A. 2 14 DATE SETUP 16 # OF BATT.
RESERVED 15 SYS CURRENT 3 15 SITE ID
DRY-OUT CONV CURRENT 4
SURGE 16 16 ENAB AUTO EQ
STATUS ACV PHASE 2 5
TESTTS 17 17 ENAB TEMP COMP
ACV PHASE 3 6
EQU_TS 18 18 TEMP COMP VALUE
IP ADDR. BATT1 CURR 7
GATEWAY DCTOHI 19 TEST TOP TIME
BATT CURR offset 8 19
MASK
OVLOAD 20 BATT2 CURR 9 20 TEST PERIOD
DC/DC DC VOLT 10
RESERVED 21 21 EQUALIZE TOP TIME
CONVERTERS:
CURR. & VOLT. ALARM EN/DIS
RESERVED 25 22 EQUAL PERIOD
CNVCOM 26 OPERATIONS 23 EN CURR LIM
HI-24V 27 CHARGE MODE 1 24 CURR LIM VALUE

BATTERY TEST 2
LO-24V 28 25 ENABLE AUTO TEST
LVD1 OFF/NORM 3
MAJFLT 29 LVD2 OFF/NORM 4 26 LVD HYST VOLT
REBOOT 5
RESERVED 30 27 SOFT-ID
DRY OUT TEST 6
STARTUP 31 SET RECTS ON 7 28 AC LO ALARM-V
SET RECT OFF 8
RESERVED 32 29 AC HI ALARM-V
CLEAR LOG 9
DEFAULTS 30 OVER TEMP ALM
Start manual test
Stop manual test RESTORE FACTORY 31 BACKLIGHT
Clear test fail alarm DEFAULTS
32 BUZZER DUR
SAVE USER
SC1UDC+ Navigation Keys DEFAULTS 33 DC TOO HI ALM
RESTORE USER
34 OVERLOAD ALM
DEFAULTS
ENABL / DISABL
35
COMMS REMOTE CMD
SET IP ADDR 36 LVD2 VOLTAGE
ESC : Exit.
SET MASK 37 CONV HI ALARM
ENT : Select menu option or field; from SET GATEWAY
38 CONV LO ALARM
default screen invokes main menu.
UP , DOWN : For scrolling through menus. PASSWORD
RIGHT : Scrolls the data display rightward.
Figure 12: Navigation Tree
Controlling the SC1UDC+ using the keypad and display 21

4.1 Monitor and control functions
4.1.1 Main Menu > System

Table 6: “System” submenu (main menu option)
LCD Display Description

AC VOLTAGES AC input voltages.
SYS CURRENT Total output current and % rated current.
LOAD CURRENT Current drawn by load.
BATT CURR Battery current readings (one or two batteries).If two batteries
are installed, scroll right to view the second battery.
TEMP Battery temperature readings (Temp. 1, Temp. 2, Average).
RECTIFIER STATUS  = Working and responding,  = Not working/not responding.
DRY-IN STATUS  = Open or  = closed.
DRY-OUT STATUS  = Open or  = closed.
I.P ADDRESS Scroll right (SHIFT key) to see Mask and Gateway Address.
DC/DC CONVERTERS Current and voltage
4.1.2 Main Menu > Rectifiers

Table 7: Rectifiers (main menu option)

RECT #, DC VOLTAGE and
CURRENT, AC VOLTAGE, Voltage, current and temperature.
INTERNAL TEMP., % If there is no response, the display shows all ‘-‘ (all hyphens).
RATED CURRENT
CONV#, DC OUTPUT
VOLTAGE and CURRENT, Voltage, current and temperature.
CONV TEMPERATURE, % If there is no response, the display shows all ‘-‘ (all hyphens).
RATED CURENT
22 Controlling the SC1UDC+ using the keypad and display

4.1.3 Main Menu > Alarms

Table 8: Alarms (main menu option)
# LCD Display Description

ALARMS Status of all alarms: 1-16 and 17-32
1 ACV_HI Ac input voltage exceeds maximum settings
2 ACV_LO Ac input voltage is lower than minimum
3 DCLOLO Dc voltage exceptionally low – Boost (equalizing) or floating
4 DC__LO Dc voltage below minimum – Boost (equalizing) or floating
5 DC__HI Dc voltage exceeds maximum – Boost (equalizing) or floating
6 BATTCB Battery circuit breaker is OPEN
7 TEMP HI Battery temperature exceeds maximum
8 BATTST Last battery test failed (non-volatile message)
9 LVD_CB Battery LVD is OPEN
10 USER__ Dry In contact is OPEN
11 RCTCOM Communication with rectifier(s) – No response
12 LVDOPN LVD forced OPEN command issued
13 ------ -UNUSED-
14 LOADCB One or more load circuit breakers are open
15 ------ -UNUSED-
16 SURGE_ Ac input surge has blown
17 TESTTS Battery test time-stamp
18 EQU_TS Equalize test time-stamp
19 DCTOHI Dc voltage exceptionally high – switches rectifiers OFF 1 by 1 until
Dc is within range
20 OVLOAD Overload.
21
to ------ - RESERVED -
25
26 CNVCOM Communication with converter(s) – No response
27 HI-24V Converter high voltage
28 LO-24V Converter low voltage
29 MAJFLT More than one rectifier fault
30 ------ - RESERVED -
31 STARTUP Controller time-stamp
32 ------ - RESERVED -

4.1.4 Main Menu > System Log

Table 9: System log (main menu option)

ALARM REC # 0 … 255 Time/date, voltage, event type, status of input and output dry-
contacts. Event types include:
LOADCB – Load circuit breaker
RCTFLT – Rectifier fault
USERCB –
LVD_CB –
BATFLT – Battery in floating charge mode
BATTCB – Battery circuit breaker tripped
STRTUP – System startup
4.1.5 Main Menu > Advanced
Table 10: “Advanced” submenu (main menu option)
No te : Entry into the “Advanced” submenu requires a password.

The factory default password is 8 “right arrows” followed by “enter”.
1 SETUP System parameters and values setup (See Table 11 on page 25.)
2 CONFIG Configure various system parameters (see Table 12 on page 26).
3 ASSN DRY OUT Assign alarms to the output dry contacts.
4 CALIB Calibrate system-measured voltages and currents (see Table 13 on page 27).
5 ALARM EN/DIS Enable / disable alarms.
6 OPERATIONS Perform various system functions (see Table 14 on page 27).
7 DEFAULTS Restore factory defaults; save / restore user defaults (see Table 15 on page
27).
8 COMMS Communication parameters.
9 PASSWORD Update system password.

4.1.6 Main Menu > Advanced > Setup
Table 11: Setup Controls

1 RESERVED - RESERVED -
2 FLOATING VOLT Output floating charge setup.
3 EQUAL VOLT Output boost (equalizing) charge setup.
4 BATT TEST VOLT Rectifier voltage gets reduced to this value during battery test.
Battery test alarm threshold voltage. If the battery voltage descends
5 BATT TEST ALARM to this level during a battery test, the battery fails the test and a
“battery test fail” alarm is generated.
Alarm is generated when battery voltage descends to this level in
6 EQ LO ALARM-V
boost (equalizing) charging mode.
Alarm is generated when battery voltage rises to this level in boost
7 EQ HI ALARM-V
(equalizing) charging mode.
8 FL LO ALARM-V
floating charging mode.
Alarm is generated when battery voltage rises to this level in floating
9 FL HI ALARM-V
charging mode.
10 FL LLO ALARM-V
floating charging mode.
Alarm is generated when battery voltage rises to this level in boost
11 EQ LLO ALARM-V
(equalizing) charging mode.
Voltage at which LVD1 is triggered.
12 LVD1 VOLTAGE
(To set LVD2 voltage, see option 36 below.)
13 TIME SETUP Time setup for LCD display.
14 DATE SETUP Date setup for LCD display.
15 SITE ID Unique site identifier number.
16 ENAB AUTO EQ Automatic equalizer - feature enable/disable.
17 ENAB TEMP COMP Battery temperature compensation - feature enable/disable.
18 TEMP COMP VALUE Coefficient, mV / °C (relative to 25 °C).
19 TEST TOP TIME Maximum permitted duration of battery test (minutes).
20 TEST PERIOD Interval between automatic battery tests (days).
21 EQUL TOP TIME Max. permitted duration of boost (equalizing) charge mode (hours).
22 EQUAL PERIOD Interval between automatic boost (equalizing) charging (days).
23 EN CURR LIM Current limiting: enable/disable.
24 CURR LIM VALUE Current limiting value (amps).
25 ENABLE AUTO TEST Automatic battery test: enable/disable.
LVD hysteresis (in volts). This parameter enables you to define the
sensitivity of the LVD to voltage changes when the dc voltage is at the
26 LVD HYST VOLT
LVD trigger threshold. A value greater than zero prevents the LVD
from rapidly “hiccupping” open and closed.
27 SOFT-ID 0-255 (for use by communication protocol).


28 AC LO ALARM-V Trigger voltage for “Ac input voltage low” alarm.
29 AC HI ALARM-V Trigger voltage for “Ac input voltage high” alarm.
30 OVER TEMP ALRM Trigger temp. for battery temperature alarm.
31 BACKLIGHT Set backlight duration (“long” stays on for 4 minutes).
Audible alarm duration – 15 seconds or non-stop. (The audible alarm
32 BUZZER DUR
can always be silenced by pressing the ESC key.)
33 DC TOO HI ALM Trigger voltage for DC voltage too high alarm.
34 OVER LOAD ALM Trigger level for overload alarm (amperes).
35 EN RMT COMND Enable / disable remote command feature.
36 LVD2 VOLTAGE Trigger voltage level for LVD2.
37 CONV HI ALARM Converter high voltage alarm
38 CONV LO ALARM Converter low voltage alarm
4.1.7 Main Menu > Advanced > Config

Table 12: Configuration submenu
# LCD DISPLAY Description

1 NUM OF RECTS Number of actual rectifier modules in the system.
2 BATT CAPACITY Battery capacity in Ah.
3 HI/LO CAP Battery is high capacity or low capacity.
4 BAUD Communication rate: 9600 bps or 2400 bps.
5 NUM OF LVDS Set number of LVDs.
6 NUM OF BATTS Number of batteries in the system (1 or 2).
7 AC 400/230 V AC input is 400 V (3-phase) or 230 V (single-phase).
Number of slots in the system, whether they are occupied with
8 NUM OF SLOTS
the controller or a rectifier or they are empty.
Defines whether the ac voltage measurement is taken from the
rectifiers or from a central measurement transformer.
9 AC IN REF
(The central measurement transformer is a special order item;
consult your vendor.)
10 NUM OF PHASES Define number of input ac phases: 1 or 3.
11 NUM OF CONVS Number of actual converter modules in the system.
12 # CONV SLOTS Number of converter slots in the system.

4.1.8 Main Menu > Advanced > Calibrate

Table 13: Calibration submenu
# LCD DISPLAY Description

Using a DMM (Digital Multimeter), calibrate the measurement of
1 ACV PHASE 1
AC input phase 1.
2 N.A.
3 SYS Curr Using a DMM, calibrate the system current reading.
4 Conv curr Using a DMM, calibrate the converter’s current reading.
5 ACV PHASE 2 Using a DMM, calibrate the measurement of AC input phase 2.
6 ACV PHASE 3 Using a DMM, calibrate the measurement of AC input phase 3.
7 BATT1 CURR Using a DMM, calibrate the battery #1 current reading.
8 BATT CURR offset Press Enter to clear any apparent battery offset current
9 BATT2 CURR Using a DMM, calibrate the battery #2 current reading.
10 DC VOLT Using a DMM, calibrate the DC voltage measurement.
4.1.9 Main Menu > Advanced > Operations

Table 14: Operations submenu

1 CHARGE MODE Floating or boost (equalizing) charge.
2 BATT TEST Start, stop, clear failed.
3 LVD1 OFF/NORM Disable / Enable LVD1.
4 LVD2 OFF/NORM Disable / Enable LVD2.
5 REBOOT Reboot the controller.
6 DRY OUT TEST Check each output dry contact.
7 SET RECTS ON Turns all rectifiers ON.
8 SET RECT OFF Turns specific rectifier OFF.
9 CLEAR LOG Erase all log entries.
4.1.10 Main Menu > Advanced > Defaults

Table 15: Defaults submenu
RESTORE FACTORY
1 Make the factory default settings the active settings.
DEFAULTS
SAVE USER Store the present settings as the default user settings.
2
DEFAULTS (See section 2.6 “Default parameter banks”.)
RESTORE USER Make the default user settings the active settings.
3
DEFAULTS (See section 2.6 “Default parameter banks”.)

4.1.11 Main Menu > Info

Table 16: “INFO” submenu (main menu option)

FLOATING SETUP Display floating-mode charging voltage.
EQUALIZING SETUP Display boost (equalizing)-mode charging voltage.
BATT. CAPACITY Display battery capacity (in ampere/hours).
TEMP. COMP. Display Temperature Compensation status (Enabled/Disabled).
TEMP. COMP. VALUE Display Temperature Compensation value (mV per °C).
CURR. LIM. Display Current Limiting status (Enabled / Disabled).
CURR. LIM. VALUE Display Current Limiting value (amperes).
LVD1 TRIP SETUP Display LVD1 trip voltage.
LVD2 TRIP STEUP Display LVD2 trip voltage.
SITE NUMBER Display Site Number.
I.P. Display I.P. address as entered in the Communications menu.
MASK Display Mask address as entered in the Communications menu.
GATEWAY Display Gateway Address as entered in the Communications menu.
NUMBER OF RECTS. Display number of rectifiers as defined in the CONFIG menu.
NUMBER OF LVDS. Display number of LVDs as defined in the CONFIG menu.
NUMBER OF BATTS. Display number of rectifiers as defined in the CONFIG menu.

4.2 Changing the battery charge mode

There are two battery charge modes, each of which has different settings and output voltages:
• Floating - Normal battery charging mode, in effect at all times, except during boost
(equalizing) charging.
• Equalizing - Forced, accelerated battery charging mode.
If the automatic boost (equalizing) mode is enabled, the system performs boost (equalizing)
charging automatically after:
• the passage of a period of time set by the user (days)
(Main Menu > Advanced > Setup > Eq. Period).
• a power failure or controller startup (after a delay of ten minutes).
The boost (equalizing) session is terminated when either a pre-set time limit is reached
(Main Menu > Advanced > Setup > Eq. Top Time [minutes])
or when the charge current becomes low (1/10 of the battery’s capacity in amperes).
No te : In the event of a power failure, a boost (equalizing) mode session is aborted.
To enable automatic periodic boost (equalizing) charging:

Main Menu > Advanced > Setup > Enable Auto Eq. > Enable.
To disable automatic periodic boost (equalizing) charging:

Main Menu > Advanced > Setup > Enable Auto Eq. > Disable.
Note that the enabling or disabling of automatic boost (equalizing) charging has no effect on the
user’s ability to invoke manually a boost (equalizing) charging session at any time.
4.2.1 Manual boost (equalizing) charging

To invoke boost (equalizing) charging manually:
Main Manu > Advanced > Operations > Charge Mode > Equalizing.
See section 2.2.2 on page 11 for an explanation of the factors determining the duration of the
boost (equalizing) charging session.
4.3 Testing power system components

The user can test three power system components to verify they are working properly:
• Batteries
• LCD panel/Alarm buzzer/LEDs
• Dry output / Relays
4.3.1 Battery test
4.3.1.1 Automatic battery test

The system automatically tests the battery periodically, if the automatic battery test function is
enabled: Main Menu > Advanced > Setup > Enable Auto Test.
The user controls the number of days between automatic battery tests:
Main Menu > Advanced > Setup > Test Period.

The user also controls the maximum duration of the automatic battery test, in minutes:
Main Menu > Advanced > Setup > Test Top Time.
If the battery test exceeds the time specified, it is automatically aborted.
During a battery test, the rectifier voltage is reduced to the value specified in
Main Menu > Advanced > Setup > Bat. Test. Volt.
If during the test the battery voltage descends to the value specified in
Main Menu > Advanced > Setup > Bat. Test. Alarm
the battery is considered to have failed the test and a “battery test fail” alarm is generated.
For reliable battery test results it is required that the battery capacity defined in the controller
be accurate: Main Menu > Advanced > Config > Bat. Capac.
4.3.1.2 Manual battery test

The user has the ability to invoke a “manual” battery test at any time. The ability to perform a
manual battery test is not affected by the enabling or disabling of the automatic battery test.
To manually invoke a battery test:

Main Menu > Advanced > Operations > Battery Test > Start Test.
To manually abort an ongoing battery test:

Main Menu > Advanced > Operations > Battery Test > Stop Test.
To force clear a battery test failure alarm:

Main Menu > Advanced > Operations > Battery Test > Clear Test Fail.
4.3.2 LCD panel / alarm buzzer / LEDs

Devices in the controller are automatically tested to check if they are all working properly
whenever the controller is turned on.
4.3.3 Output Dry Contact Relays

There are six output dry contact relays. A technician may test any of them in the editing mode at
any time to check functionality.
TO PERFORM THIS TEST:

MAIN MENU > ADVANCED > OPERATIONS > DRY OUT TEST.
No te : Only one relay is disabled at a time. Disabling a second relay automatically enables the
first one. Pressing ESC to exit the Editing Mode automatically enables all disabled
relays.
4.4 Recalibrating the power system's measurements

The power system is calibrated before it leaves the factory to guarantee precise voltage and
current measurements, by removing measurement inaccuracies on the hardware path. However,
if over a long period of time it becomes necessary to recalibrate the unit, an authorized technician
can easily recalibrate the system's measured voltages and currents at any time remotely via
software or directly via the controller.
Before the system can be recalibrated the real value of the measurements must be determined
with an accurate, 3-digit Digital Multi Meter (DMM). These values are then used to recalibrate the
system (see Figure 13 on page 31).

TO DETERMINE THE REAL VALUE OF SYSTEM MEASUREMENTS:

1. Disconnect the system's batteries (so that the Load Current = Rectifier Current).
2. Use a DMM to measure the real value of the measurements as described in Figure 13
and the table below.
Figure 13: Measuring Calibration Values with a DMM
TO CALIBRATE VOLTAGES:
1. From the default screen, navigate to Main Menu > Advanced > Calib > Enter.
2. Press Enter to start the calibration
3. Press either  or navigation keys to scroll through the calibration menu, which lists the
voltages that can be calibrated.
4. Press Enter to select a voltage to be calibrated.
5. Enter the readings you obtained from your DMM:
Use the  and  arrows to modify a digit.
Press Shift to scroll rightwards to the next digit.
Press Enter to apply the entered voltage.
TO CALIBRATE THE BATTERY CURRENT OFFSET:
Before attempting to calibrate the battery current, clear the offset as follows:
1. Isolate both the battery and the load.
2. Go to: Main Menu > Advanced > Calib > Batt. Clear Offset > Enter.
3. Press Enter again to clear the battery current offset.
TO CALIBRATE THE BATTERY CURRENT:

1. Connect the (fully charged) batteries.
2. With the AC input disconnected, connect a heavy load.
3. Connect your DMM over the shunt and from the mV reading calculate the current.
4. Enter the current reading using the navigation keys and press Enter to save the setting.
No te : To obtain the most accurate current reading, use a load rated as close a possible to a
live load.

MEASUREMENT WHAT TO SET THE WHERE TO CONNECT

DMM TO MEASURE THE DMM WHEN
ACV PHASE 1 AC Volts AC input (Vac) Phase 1
BATT CURR Ampere Shunt (mV) Near full load
BATT CURR OFFSET - - Battery removal
DC VOLT DC Volts DC Output

5. CONTROLLING THE SC1UDC+ FROM A PC

The controller includes built-in graphic user interface software that interfaces to a PC or laptop
computer. It can be used instead of the front panel to view and adjust system parameters and
measurements. There are two methods for the PC to communicate with the SC1UDC+, one by
direct serial communication with a PC, and another by using the built-in Ethernet interface card
(PC575). These communication methods are shown in the following sections 5.1 and 5.2.
5.1 Direct serial communication with a PC

Direct serial communication with the SC1UDC+ is possible by connecting it to the USB port of an
external PC.
No te : You must install the software for the USB serial port controller on your PC before
running the DC+ software. This procedure is described APPENDIX A on page 51.
After installing the USB serial converter on your PC, you are now ready to run the software.
1. Copy the DC+.exe file, located on the supplied CD, to a convenient place on your
PC.
No te : You might want to add a link to DC+.exe on your desktop.
2. Double-click DC+.exe to start the software:
Figure 14: DC+ main screen
Controlling the SC1UDC+ from a PC 33

No te : If a communication error occurs, the following screen appears:
Figure 15: Communication lost
No te : First, check that the serial port cable is connected.
To establish communication, click Settings > Serial port, select another COM port, and
then click OK:
Figure 16: COM port selection
3. To exit the software at any time, click File > Exit.
4. Click View to see the following data:
34 Controlling the SC1UDC+ from a PC

Figure 17: View menu
No te : Some of these functions are duplicated on the toolbar:
5. Click Commands to perform the following tasks:
Figure 18: Commands menu

No te : Force LVD off means to disable a low voltage disconnector.
Selecting Commands > Clear log only clears the local controller log; the application
does not have a log.
Selecting Commands > Soft restart causes the controller to restart, not the system.
Selecting Commands > Set current offset allows you to calibrate the battery current
offset, as described on page 31.
5.2 Built-in Ethernet Interface (PC575)

The PC575 card is an optional interface card that enables the user to communicate with the
SC1UDC+ via an Internet or intranet connection.
The navigation tree (Figure 19) shows the menu and submenus of the GUI displayed on the
external PC.
CONFIGURATION
ENERGY METER
MEASUREMENTS
INFORMATION
CONTROL
(OPTIONAL)
(OPTIONAL)
SYSTEM
SYSTEM
MAIN
INFO
SMS
LOG
MEASUREMENTS
MEASUREMENTS
ENERGY METER
MEASUREMENT
CONVERTER N
RECTIFIER N
(OPTIONAL)
ENABLE/DISABLE
ASSIGN ALARMS
STATUS & TEST
AUTOMATIC
FUNCTIONS
TO OUTPUT
DEFINITION
SET ALARM
NOMINAL
SYSTEM
VALUES
VALUES
RELAYS
RELAY
CONFIGURATION
NOTIFICATIONS
USERNAME OR
(IP ADDRESS)
RECIPIENTS
SNMP TRAP
PASSWORD
REAL TIME
FILTERING
NETWORK
DATE & TIME
UPDATE
CLOCK
EMAIL
SNMP
SET
Figure 19: Navigation tree for GUI
The screens corresponding to the blocks shown in Figure 19 are displayed below.
To invoke the main screen (shown in Figure 20 below):

1. Connect the SC1UDC+ unit to your LAN.

2. On a computer connected to the same LAN, open a Web browser and navigate to the IP
address defined in the controller (Main Menu > Advanced > Comms).
Alternatively, you can connect to PC directly to the SC1UDC+ using a crossover cable.
Figure 20: Main screen

Figure 21: Main > Rectifier N measurements
Figure 22: Main > Converter N measurements

Figure 23: System Information
Figure 24: Event Log

Figure 25: Power System Control menu

Figure 26: Control > System definition
Figure 27: Control > Show / change system nominal values

Figure 28: Control > Set alarm trigger values
Figure 29: Control > Enable/disable automatic functions

Figure 30: Control > Relay status and test

Figure 31: Control > Assign alarms to the output dry contact relays

Figure 32: SMS commands (optional)
Figure 33: Energy meter configuration

Figure 34: Energy meter > Energy meter measurement (optional)
Figure 35: Configuration menu

Figure 36: Configuration > Set IP address, subnet mask, gateway address
Figure 37: Configuration > List IP addresses from which SNMP messages can be received

Figure 38: Configuration > List IP addresses to which SNMP messages will be sent

Figure 39: Configuration > List addresses to be notified of alarm conditions by email
Figure 40: Configuration > Set system date and time

Figure 41: Configuration > Add user/update password

APPENDIX A SETTING UP THE PC USB SERIAL PORT

In order to run the DC+ software on an external PC (section 5.1, starting on page 33), the user
must first install the USB Serial Port software located on the supplied CD. The files necessary to
install the USB Serial Port are located in the folder CDM 2.04.16 WHQL Certified.
To set up the USB serial port on an external PC, do the following:
1. Turn on the SC1UDC+.
2. Connect the USB cable between the USB ports of the SC1UDC+ and the external
PC. Select the radio button Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)
and then click Next:

3. Click Browse to select the folder CDM 2.04.16 WHQL Certified and then click
Next:
4. The Found New Hardware Wizard has installed the first half of the program:

5. The second half of the program prompts you to install the USB Serial Port. Select
the radio button Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and then
click Next:
6. Click Browse to select the folder CDM 2.04.16 WHQL Certified and then click
Next:

7. The Found New Hardware Wizard completes installation of the USB Serial
Converter:

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DC POWER SYSTEM CONTROLLER

FOR SOFTWARE RELEASE #071009

Release 2.0, April 2012

Har Hotzvim Industrial Park,

Gamatronic Electronic Industries Ltd.

4.1.10 Main Menu > Advanced > Defaults ........................................................ 27

Figure 33: Energy meter configuration .................................................................................................... 45

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1.1 Principle functions of the SC1UDC+ controller

• Monitors system voltages and currents and displays their measurements.

• Monitors battery temperature

Figure 1: PS1UDC+ system with SC1UDC+ controller and 29 rectifers

Figure 2: PS1UDC+ Power System with an SC1UDC+ Controller

1.2 Controller front panel

Figure 3: Front panel of system controller SC1UDC+

1.2.1 Front panel features:

1.2.1.1 LED Indicator lights

• Steady on = Normal input voltage from the mains.

• Steady on = Dc floating voltage is normal.

RECT • Lit = One or more rectifiers are faulty.

• Steady on = Last battery test was passed.

• Blinking = Unconfirmed fault in the system.

1.2.1.2 Navigation keys

Scroll up / Increase displayed value

Scroll down / Decrease displayed value

Selects a menu option / Saves user-entered values.

Exits from the current function or menu.

1.2.2 Audible alarm buzzer

1.2.3 USB socket

1.2.4 Ethernet (RJ45) socket

1.3 Serial communication protocol & data structure

Figure 4: Conceptual diagram of the USB-RS232 bridge

1.3.1 Jumper configuration for serial communication

DO NOT USE option 2 or 4 when connecting a USB cable to a PC or laptop.

Use option 1 as the preferred default.

1 Direct with controller USB (isolated) UP UP UP shorted disconnected

3 Via PC575 USB (isolated) UP UP DOWN shorted disconnected

Figure 5: Location of jumpers on PC438

Figure 6: Examples of jumper settings

1.3.2 General information

2.1 Communication with the rectifier modules

2.2 Charge modes

2.2.1 Floating mode

2.2.2 Boost (equalizing) mode

There are two ways to initiate boost (equalizing) mode:

2.2.2.1 Duration of the boost (equalizing) charging session

2.2.3 Battery charging current limit

2.2.4 Additional information on battery charging

2.3 Battery test

Manual ("on-demand") battery tests can also be performed.

2.3.1 The battery test process

2.4 Rectifier current sharing

2.5 Setting nominal values

2.5.1 Output voltage

2.5.2 Battery temperature compensation

compensation coefficient is negative and is programmable by the software. Typical compensation

Where the VP is limited according to the following formula:

Figure 7: Connections for battery temperature sensors

2.5.4 Alarm thresholds

2.6 Default parameter banks

Figure 8: Controller parameter banks

2.7 Measurement of system parameters

PARAMETER STATUS INFORMATION