Powerful and cost effective control module
The controller is a monitoring and control unit used as the vital nerve center of the DC power plant. You operate the system from the elegant front panel, using four front keys and the LCD-display. They represent the main interface between you and the system.
Applications
CAN bus communication
The controller has two CAN bus communication interface. One allows the unit to support dedicated communication channel with each rectifier, providing for increased number of functions and greater flexibility. Another is used to communicate with other smart devices, such as smart meters.
Modular design
The controller is extremely flexible in its expandability. Additional units connected to the CAN bus can be added to provide extended functionality and increased number of measuring points. Accordingly, system components can be set up and upgraded to meet the demand of any tailor-made power solution.
Product Description
The controller is a powerful and cost-effective module, developed for monitoring and controlling a wide range of DC power supply systems, You can also operate the system locally via a PC using the PC background software, or remotely via RS232, Ethernet and the Web. The module then utilizes the Ethernet or RS-232 ports to interface with a local PC, SNMP or Web adapters.
Key Features
Front panel LCD and buttons for on-site service without PC.
Front panel Ethernet or RS-232 interface for PC connection locally or remote monitoring and control via PC background software, web or SNMP.
8 user programmable relay outputs for traditional remote monitoring
6 user programmable inputs for monitoring of other equipment on site
Battery monitoring and testing without site attendance
Temperature compensated charging for increased battery lifetime
Battery lifetime indication
Battery middle-point voltage detection
Password protected operator access levels
Alarm/event log with time and date
Windows-based PC communication software
Additional Technical Specifications
Remote Monitoring and Control
From a PC running PowerSuite
A Windows-based communication program installed on a remote computer, the system can be monitored and controlled via Ethernet network.
Using alarm relays (voltage free contacts)
8 internal failsafe alarm relays provide voltage free contacts that can be connected to equipment used for traditional alarm monitoring
Local Monitoring and Control
From a PC running background software
A Windows-based communication software, can also communicate with the controller through an Ethernet or RS-232 cable.
LCD and four keypads for local operations
If any alarm (major or minor) is activated, a (red or yellow) LED is lit in the front panel, the alarm text appears in the LCD and the corresponding alarm relay is activated.
In normal operation, the front LCD will display the output voltage, battery current, load current and charge mode.
Features
System
Output Voltage Measurement
Total Load Current Measurement
Load/Battery Disconnect
Alarm Level Settings (major / minor)
Alarm Log (up to 50 current alarms, 200 history alarms and 512 history events)
Real Time Clock backup power can support 72 hours when the power-down
Site Text/ID
Test of Relay Outputs
Voltage Level setup
Data logging (up to 200 data points)
Battery
Battery Current Measurement
Battery Temperature Measurement (optional)
Battery Testing (acc. To discharge table or set time limit)
Battery Test Information (10 latest tests)
Setup of Battery Data
Battery shunt setup
Battery quality indication
Battery Boost Charging
Battery Cable Voltage Drop Compensation
Temperature Compensated Charging
Protection against Temperature Probe Failure