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Communications 

 

 

Copyright © 2008-2011 Eaton Corporation.  All Rights Reserved. 

IPN 997-00012-63C    August 2011 

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Press OK. 

DCTools/PowerManagerII 

will now connect to the SC100. 

See System Operation on page 

13

 for details of the SC100 control and monitoring functions 

available via 

DCTools

 

For help using DCTools press F1. 

If required, access to the SC100 via 

DCTools 

or 

PowerManagerII 

can be password controlled. 

See Write Access Password on page 

53

. 

 

 

SMS Text Messaging Setup (if required) 

 

For additional information see Application Note AN0112. To receive application notes see 
Worldwide Support on page 

75

. 

 

►  To enable SMS alarm messages 

Connect to the SC100 with DCTools. 

Go to 

Configuration

 > 

Communications

Click on 

 to expand 

SMS

For each cellphone to receive SMS alarm messages set the 

Phone Number

 and other details 

as required. 

 

 

►  To check the dc power system status using SMS 

From any cellphone write a SMS (text) message starting with "P" or "p" (any following 
characters are ignored). 

Send the message to the SC100 GSM modem telephone number. 

 
The SC100 will reply with a dc power system status message. This will include: Number of 
active alarms, bus voltage, load current, ac voltage, battery current, battery temperature, battery 
time remaining (if available). 
 

 

Serial Communications (RS232) Security 

Write Access Password 

The Write Access Password prevents unauthorized changes to the SC100 configuration (using 

DCTools 

or 

PowerManagerII

). 

 

When a Write Access Password is set serial communications access to the SC100 (using DCTools 
or PowerManagerII) is read only. The password must be entered before any setting can be 
changed. 

 

If a Write Access Password is lost, clear it from the SC100 keypad and type a new password in 
DCTools. 

 

 

►  To set a Write Access Password 

Connect to the SC100 with DCTools (see details on page 

48

).  

Go to 

Configuration > Communications

 

Type a password into the 

Write Access Password

 field.  

 

Passwords are case sensitive, maximum 32 characters. 

Click the 

Apply Changes

 button. 

 

Summary of Contents for SC100

Page 1: ...SC100 System Controller Operation Handbook Issue IPN 997 00012 63C Issue Date August 2011 Eaton Corporation Telecommunications Power Solutions dcpower eaton com DCinfo eaton com...

Page 2: ...the use of existing power facilities or claims against the purchaser or user by its customers resulting from the use of the information recommendations and descriptions contained herein The informatio...

Page 3: ...the relevant local electrical safety regulations and wiring standards Operators and maintenance staff competent in operation of dc power systems safe working practices for ac and dc powered equipment...

Page 4: ...SC100 Handbook ii Copyright 2008 2011 Eaton Corporation All Rights Reserved IPN 997 00012 63C August 2011...

Page 5: ...ing the Keypad and Screen 8 Navigation 8 Keypad Access Security 8 Display Settings 8 Display Time out 8 Alarm Indicators 9 SC100 Operation Using a PC Laptop 9 SC100 Identity Information 11 Chapter 3 S...

Page 6: ...irect RS232 Communications 48 PSTN Modem Communications 49 GSM Modem Communications 51 Serial Communications RS232 Security 53 Chapter 5 Maintenance Overview 55 Troubleshooting 56 Replacing the System...

Page 7: ...Copyright 2008 2011 Eaton Corporation All Rights Reserved IPN 997 00012 63C August 2011 1 C h a p t e r 1 Gener al D escription Overview Topic Page SC100 System Controller 2 Input Output Board 2 Conne...

Page 8: ...with the keypad or all settings can be changed via a PC connected to the RS232 interface see details on page 9 For connector pin outs see details on page 67 See Troubleshooting on page 56 for details...

Page 9: ...actor 2 status LED green LVD contactor 2 connector XH5 LVD contactor 1 status LED green LVD contactor 1 connector XH4 LVD power input connector XH8 Power and RXP comms input YH11 Current sense inputs...

Page 10: ...Fuse Fail Battery Fuse Fail AC Distribution Fan Fail AC Distribution MOV Fail Not used with SC100 Connection to temperature sensors 2 Connection to current sensors 3 Optional LVD1 contactor with or w...

Page 11: ...on All Rights Reserved IPN 997 00012 63C August 2011 5 C h a p t e r 2 SC100 Operati on Overview Topic Page Configuration File 6 Starting the SC100 6 SC100 Operation using the Keypad and Screen 8 SC10...

Page 12: ...y affect the performance and life expectancy of the battery must be checked and set according to the battery manufacturer s recommendations Some settings in the configuration file can be edited using...

Page 13: ...Rights Reserved IPN 997 00012 63C August 2011 7 Any active alarms are displayed in rotation Scroll to show any other rectifiers List of any active alarms Operate control processes SC100 I O board and...

Page 14: ...ns Set UI Access to Unprotected keypad access is allowed or Protected keypad access is denied can be temporarily over ridden see below To temporarily enable keypad access at the SC100 when access is s...

Page 15: ...e the audible alarm indicator Either Use the keypad to go to Menu Configuration Audible Alarm Or In DCTools go to Alarms Alarm Configuration When Disabled the audible indicator will still indicate an...

Page 16: ...ure the cable is secured so that no force is applied to the RS232 connector as this may damage the connector If COM1 port is not available or for more details see Direct RS232 Communications on page 4...

Page 17: ...If required the following site specific information can be stored in the SC100 to assist site management Parameter Description Where to find System Manufacturer The manufacturer of the dc power system...

Page 18: ...SC100 Handbook 12 Copyright 2008 2011 Eaton Corporation All Rights Reserved IPN 997 00012 63C August 2011...

Page 19: ...oration All Rights Reserved IPN 997 00012 63C August 2011 13 C h a p t e r 3 System Operation Overview Topic Page Voltage Control 14 Rectifiers 22 Low Voltage Disconnect LVD 27 Alarms 31 Batteries 36...

Page 20: ...uration Set the following parameter Parameter Description Where to find Float Voltage Set to the voltage required to maintain optimum battery charge at the nominal ambient temperature as specified by...

Page 21: ...oltage Battery Current Limit BCL Battery Current Limit automatically limits the battery recharge current to Prevent excessive battery charge current in under loaded systems Minimize gas release in VRL...

Page 22: ...the installed C10 Battery Capacity DCTools Control Processes Battery Current Limit Engine Run Limit The Battery Current Limit setting when Engine Run is active BCL maintains the battery current below...

Page 23: ...Lockout Remaining The time remaining until a Battery Test can be started DCTools Control Processes Battery Test Voltage Offset The adjustment to the bus voltage being applied due to the Battery Test...

Page 24: ...Digital Inputs Configure the selected Digital Input and set Function to Start Equalize Information The following information is available about Equalize Parameter Description Where to find State Indic...

Page 25: ...15 for details To enable Fast Charge or to stop Fast Charge manually Use the SC100 keypad to go to Menu Configuration Fast Charge Edit Or in DCTools go to Control Processes Fast Charge Information The...

Page 26: ...y the battery manufacturer Recharge Percentage The ratio of ampere hours recharged to the ampere hours discharged Fast Charge stops either when the Ah recharged equals the Ah discharged x Fast Charge...

Page 27: ...or inactive SC100 Menu Configuration Temp Compensation Edit DCTools Control Processes Temperature Compensation Battery Temperature The temperature measured by the battery temperature sensor SC100 Batt...

Page 28: ...0 Un registered there is a rectifier compatibility or communications problem DCTools Rectifiers AC Voltage The ac voltage measured by the rectifier Voltage Rectifier s dc output voltage This is the Fl...

Page 29: ...Shut Down A rectifier will shut down if its output voltage exceeds this value Recommended value is 59 2V for 48V nominal systems 28 6V for 24V nominal systems DCTools Rectifiers Ramp Up Slope The ram...

Page 30: ...r Rectifier Shutdown is disabled The SC100 will restart a shutdown rectifier if LBRS is active See Load Based Rectifier Shutdown on page 24 Load Based Rectifier Shutdown Load Based Rectifier Shutdown...

Page 31: ...l The time interval in hours that the SC100 will cycle rectifiers when the LBRS process is active SC100 Control Processes LBRS DCTools Rectifiers Load Based Rectifier Shutdown Redundancy If N plus 0 r...

Page 32: ...estarted LBRS Suspend If required when LBRS is active it can be temporarily suspended for system maintenance or other reasons LBRS Suspend is not available if LBRS is Disabled Testing or Inactive To t...

Page 33: ...se the ac phase that supplies the rectifier Phase 1 Phase 2 or Phase 3 Press Select Repeat for other rectifiers For best accuracy assign all rectifiers to the appropriate Phase To assign rectifiers to...

Page 34: ...battery voltage reaches its minimum preset voltage LVD1 low priority load disconnect disconnects first LVD2 battery disconnect only disconnects after LVD1 Connections to high priority loads for examp...

Page 35: ...Processes LVD To manually connect or disconnect an LVD Use the SC100 keypad to go to Menu Controls LVD1 LVD2 Control Select Manual Connect or Manual Disconnect to connect or disconnect the LVD contact...

Page 36: ...Timer LVD1 Disconnect Voltage If the bus voltage drops to this value then any shutdown rectifiers are restarted even if LVD is disabled If the bus voltage is still lower than this value after the LVD...

Page 37: ...emp Disconnect to Enabled as required If using PowerManagerII Groups then in DCTools go to Analog Inputs Set Auxiliary Temperature Group as required See PowerManagerII online help for details LVD1 and...

Page 38: ...100 main screen See details on page 6 The Event Log will record the alarm activation See details on page 43 If configured an SMS text message will be sent to one or more cell phones See details on pag...

Page 39: ...larm Indication Enable or disable the audible alarm indicator DCTools Alarms Alarm Configuration Alarm Recognition Period All alarms except those listed below are activated only after the alarm condit...

Page 40: ...old High Float alarm is activated if the bus voltage is above this value Enable Low Float Tracking The Low Float alarm threshold will be adjusted when the operating voltage is changed by a voltage con...

Page 41: ...In Discharge alarm will activate Always or Only While AC Present In Discharge Alarm Threshold In Discharge alarm is activated if the battery current is above this percentage of the battery capacity Se...

Page 42: ...ity then the alarm will trigger when the load is above the System Overload Threshold for the System Overload Recognition Period If the system overload type is Redundancy then the alarm will trigger wh...

Page 43: ...duced if the dc power system is connected to a predominantly resistive constant current load The time remaining calculation will not be correct if a non essential load is disconnected during the batte...

Page 44: ...N A when a characterization is in progress or Battery Characterization is Disbaled Offset Voltage The adjustment to the bus voltage being applied due to the Battery Characterization While a Battery Ch...

Page 45: ...art to start a characterization A Characterizing Battery alarm and an In Discharge alarm will be displayed The Maximum Remaining Time field will show the approximate time to the end of the characteriz...

Page 46: ...et the following parameters Battery Characterization Enable Enabled End Voltage Set to the voltage per cell when the battery is regarded as fully discharged In general use the same value as for the LV...

Page 47: ...s Rectifier Current Load Current otherwise it is unavailable If positive the battery is being charged Battery Temperature The temperature measured by the battery temperature sensor Auxiliary Temperatu...

Page 48: ...nfigure a digital input 1 In DCTools go to Digital Inputs Expand the Digital Inputs table 2 Select a Digital Input 3 Configure the following parameters to suit the application To change a setting doub...

Page 49: ...vated by any digital input analog input or system alarm mapped to it The corresponding digital output will go to the selected state until another Remote Control State is selected To configure a digita...

Page 50: ...e a file name select a file type and browse to a location to save the file 3 Select the required interval between log entries from 5s to 60 minutes 4 Click on Start to begin the log 5 Click on Stop to...

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Page 53: ...on All Rights Reserved IPN 997 00012 63C August 2011 47 C h a p t e r 4 Communications Overview Topic Page Communications Options 48 Direct RS232 Communications 48 PSTN Modem Communications 49 GSM Mod...

Page 54: ...tions SC100 system controller PC laptop with DCTools RS232 null modem cable See details Protocol S3P DCTools Communications Setup To connect to the SC100 with DCTools 1 Install DCTools on the PC lapto...

Page 55: ...5 To enable modem communications 1 Connect to the SC100 with DCTools see details on page 9 2 Go to Communications 3 Click on to expand Modem Configure the following settings Enable Modem Enabled Modem...

Page 56: ...alled Consult the modem documentation for appropriate dial modifiers DCTools or PowerManagerII Communications Setup To connect to the SC100 with DCTools or PowerManagerII 1 If not already installed in...

Page 57: ...cess to XS1 is restricted use a DB9 ribbon cable extension Farnell part number 869 6411 GSM modem Modem Optional SMS text capable GSM cell phone SMS text message P or p Power status text messages Alar...

Page 58: ...rs table Dialing will stop if none of the numbers in the Dial Out Number Table connect Report Retry Interval Set to the required interval between retries Dial Out Number s Type the telephone number s...

Page 59: ...llphone write a SMS text message starting with P or p any following characters are ignored 2 Send the message to the SC100 GSM modem telephone number The SC100 will reply with a dc power system status...

Page 60: ...ion Communications 3 Type a new password into the Write Access Password field or leave the field blank for no password control 4 Click the Apply Changes button 5 DCTools only Type the old password To...

Page 61: ...ions to avoid short circuits or disconnection of the load equipment and follow any live working instructions applicable to the site Only perform the maintenance tasks described in the Maintenance chap...

Page 62: ...or start up to complete See Starting the SC100 on page 6 Faulty SC100 Replace faulty SC100 SC100 Red LED or Yellow LED is on An alarm is active Check the type of alarm on the LCD or with DCTools or Po...

Page 63: ...ight thru cable is plugged into XS1 and the modem Replace faulty cable Access to RS232 connector XS1 is restricted Use a DB9 ribbon cable extension Farnell part number 869 6411 Incorrect communication...

Page 64: ...r circuit breaker open Check for open fuse or circuit breaker LVD contactor has disconnected the load Use DCTools to check LVD is enabled and set to correct values LVD status LED on the I O board is o...

Page 65: ...acing the System Controller or I O Board The SC100 system controller or the I O board can be replaced without switching off the dc power system and disconnecting the equipment it powers The specific p...

Page 66: ...SC100 Handbook 60 Copyright 2008 2011 Eaton Corporation All Rights Reserved IPN 997 00012 63C August 2011...

Page 67: ...geover contact per relay Contact Rating 0 1A 60V dc maximum Connectors Screwless terminal blocks Wire Size 0 5 2 0mm2 20 14 AWG Isolation Relay connections are isolated to 500V dc from all other circu...

Page 68: ...esolution 50 V Accuracy 0 5 at 25 C 77 F 1 over rated temperature range Connector RJ45 Bus Voltage Sense Input IOBGP Number of Bus Voltage Sense Inputs 1 Range 60V to 60V Resolution 30mV Accuracy 0 5...

Page 69: ...aracterization Fail The Battery Characterization process has stopped because either the battery current is unstable or the Battery Fuse Fail alarm is active or more than one rectifier has failed or th...

Page 70: ...e is below its normal range set by the Low Float Threshold Low Load The bus voltage is lower than the safe range for the load and or battery set by the Low Load Threshold LVD Characterization Error An...

Page 71: ...The current temperature or voltage sensing system is faulty or the I O board mapping is incorrect Standby Mode The SC100 is on but inactive Another system controller controls the dc power system If t...

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Page 73: ...tor Pin outs Connector Type Purpose Pin Description XS1 DB9M RS232 Serial Interface 1 2 RD Receive Data 3 TD Transmit Data 4 DTR Data Terminal Ready 5 Common Ground 6 7 RTS Request to Send 8 9 YS11 RJ...

Page 74: ...Coil 2 Coil 3 LVD 2 auxiliary switch 4 Auxiliary switch common XH6 RJ45 Current Sense Inputs 1 Current Input 1 Common 2 Current Input 1 3 12V out 4 Current Input 2 Common 5 Current Input 2 6 0V out 7...

Page 75: ...lly open NO 6 Relay 2 Common COM XH18 XH19 Digital relay outputs 3 4 1 Relay 3 normally closed NC 2 Relay 3 normally open NO 3 Relay 3 Common COM 4 Relay 4 normally closed NC 5 Relay 4 normally open N...

Page 76: ...scription YH11 RJ45 RXP System Communications 1 24 48V System bus voltage 2 24 48V System bus voltage 3 4 RS485 A 5 RS485 B 6 7 0V 8 0V Digital Output 6 is also used as the Monitor Fail alarm relay It...

Page 77: ...has become inactive Alarm number Configuration Change The configuration database was changed DI Activation A digital input alarm has become active Digital input number DI Deactivation A digital input...

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Page 79: ...______________________________________________________________ Location of Failure Product code ___________ Serial number __________ Document number _____________ System type installed in ____________...

Page 80: ...____________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________...

Page 81: ...office from the following list telephone 64 3 343 7448 or email CustomerServiceNZ eaton com Australia 1300 877 359 Canada 1 800 461 9166 Central America 52 55 9000 5252 China 86 571 8848 0166 86 571 8...

Page 82: ...SC100 Handbook 76 Copyright 2008 2011 Eaton Corporation All Rights Reserved IPN 997 00012 63C August 2011...

Page 83: ...ol B Battery 35 Battery Current 6 40 54 Battery Temperature 6 21 35 Battery Temperature High Alarm 32 33 61 Battery Temperature Low Alarm 32 33 61 Battery Test 14 15 16 19 21 Characterization of Batte...

Page 84: ...Connector 2 4 Problems See Troubleshooting Event Log System Event Types 69 F Fast Charge 14 16 19 Fast Charge Active Alarm 62 Float Voltage 14 High Float Alarm 32 33 62 Low Batt Temp Alarm 32 33 62 Fu...

Page 85: ...31 Problems See Troubleshooting PSTN Modem Communications 47 55 R Ramp Up Slope 23 Rectifiers AC Rectifier Current Limit 23 Identify a Rectifier 23 27 Load Power 40 Load Based Rectifier Shutdown 24 L...

Page 86: ...15 Standby Mode 63 Start Up Delay 23 System Alarms 31 33 61 System Overload Alarm 32 33 34 63 System Power 6 40 System States 41 T Target Failed to Respond Error 55 Technical Assistance 73 Temperatur...

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