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4.5 Replace ELM Sensor

 

If all of the above fails to fix the issue, the ELM sensor itself could be the issue. Replacement of the 
sensor may resolve erroneous alarms. 

1. Remove the cover from the ELM. 

2. Disconnect the ribbon cable. 

3. Pull the sensor out of the cradle by slightly pushing out on the cradle clips. 

4. Insert the new sensor and plug the cable in. 

5. The sensor should power on. 

6. Calibrate the sensor following the steps in section 3.0. 

 

5.0 ELM Temperature Alarms

 

The ELM sensor also alarms for over temperature on each cell. On the Vigilant web-interface this is 
referred to as "ELM Case Temperature". It does not report an actual value, rather it alarms against 
a set value on the sensor. Below are the settings available:

95°F (35°C) 

- Default setting from factory

120°F (49°C)

145°F (63°C)

Temperature alarm off

If ELM sensors are in temperature alarm constantly, the limit may need to be changed or disabled 
entirely. If the temperature alarms are not an issue, it's recommended to leave the setting at 
default as the Vigilant records actual temperature values per each cell. 

5.1 How to Check Temperature Setting

 

Note:

 All actions to change the temperature setting, including saving the changes, must be carried 

out within 30 seconds, after which the sensor will revert to normal operating mode.

1. Press and hold the RS button for two seconds until all the LEDs turn on

Summary of Contents for Vigilant ELM Series

Page 1: ...least likely causes 2 0 How Level Alarms Work Before troubleshooting the ELM it s important to understand how alarming works The ELM is independent from the Vigilant system in that each sensor has fu...

Page 2: ...re the Vigilant has a chance to poll it 3 times that alarm will never register in the software 3 0 Clearing ELM Level Alarms This section will outline how to clear an ELM alarm when the level is confi...

Page 3: ...nce of user error These steps will assume you understand how to login to the Vigilant 1 Login to the web interface and open the Settings section 2 If using version 1 3 11 or later click the ELM Manage...

Page 4: ...age click the dropdown menu and select Calibrate 8 Under the list of sensors select the sensor that needs calibration Alternatively select sensor 1 hold the shift button and then select the last senso...

Page 5: ...ed by qualified personnel If a sensor is installed incorrectly it can throw false alarms When a sensor is mounted using the ELM cradle it is aligned on the cell using the 2 pointed arrows on the sides...

Page 6: ...nfirm Proper Measurement Mode The ELM has two measurement modes lead acid and nickel cadmium NiCad From the factory all ELM sensors ship in lead acid mode If the ELM is in the wrong mode it could caus...

Page 7: ...he ribbon cable is connected to the measurement points are the same 3 If the voltage is under 5 5VDC replace the ribbon cable If the voltage is still low it could be the Vigilant sensor 4 4 Move ELM S...

Page 8: ...as ELM Case Temperature It does not report an actual value rather it alarms against a set value on the sensor Below are the settings available 95 F 35 C Default setting from factory 120 F 49 C 145 F 6...

Page 9: ...the RS button will advance the alarm setting by one 2 So if the power LED is flashing once pressing the RS button briefly will advance the program to setting two 120 F Setting two can be advanced to...

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