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SENS MicroGenius S2/S4 Technical Manual 

 

 

 

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from 6V to 98% of Float, must be at least 2% 

less than Float setting 

End Discharge 

Adjust setpoint to trigger Battery End-of-

Discharge alarm, must be less than Low DC 

setting  

Low DC Voltage 

Adjust setpoint to trigger Low DC voltage 

alarm, must be greater than End Discharge 

setting and less than Battery Discharging 

setting 

Batt Discharging 

Adjust setpoint to trigger Battery Discharging 

alarm, must be between Low DC setting and 

98% of Float setting or Eco-Float setting 

when HELIX is active 

High DC Voltage 

Adjust setpoint to trigger High DC voltage 

alarm from 8 to 35V, must be greater than 

Boost by 2% of Float setting, must be less 

than 40% higher than Boost setting 

Overvolt Fault 

Adjust setpoint to trigger Over Voltage 

Shutdown alarm from 8 to 35V, must be 

greater than High DC setting 

Low Current 

Adjust setpoint to trigger Low Current alarm 

from 0% to 50% of nominal current 

Battery Set-up 

Select DC Output 

(multiple output 

models only)

 

Select output to adjust specific settings 

Battery Select 

(type)

 

Select type of battery to be charged - 

flooded lead-acid, AGM, nickel-cadmium 

VRLA, power supply or ultracapacitor.  

Battery Select 

(cells)

 

Adjust number of series cells in battery string 

Batt Commission 

(voltage)

 

Adjust battery commissioning output voltage 

from float voltage to 34V, must be greater 

than or equal to Float voltage 

Batt Commission 

(current)

 

Adjust battery commissioning output current 

from 5% to 100% of nominal current rating 

Batt Commission 

(duration)

 

Adjust battery commissioning hours from 1 

to 120 hours 

Batt Commission 

(enable)

 

Start or stop commissioning cycle. Charger 

will deliver commissioning voltage and 

current until commissioning hours expire. 

Restore Factory Default Settings 

Restore settings to factory configuration 

Other Settings 

Relay Assignment 

Selection alarm relay assignments based on 

application (see Tables 7-9) 

Audio Alarm Mode 

Mute or enable audible alarm indication 

Keypad Click 

Mute or enable audible beep upon keypad 

button press 

Number of Chargers 

Enable or disable whether alarm is indicated 

or not. Alarm active when the number of 

charger modules active on SENSbus is less 

than the minimum charger count. Disabled 

by default, meaning no alarm.  See Error 

Code 301 for further details. 

DC Output #

Enable or disable output A for multiple 

output models 

DC Output #B

 

Enable or disable output B for multiple 

output models 

DC Output #C

 

Enable or disable output C for multiple 

Summary of Contents for MicroGenius S2

Page 1: ...rough Friday or visit our website Copyright Stored Energy Systems LLC 2018 The SENS name logo MicroGenius HELIX and Dynamic Boost are trademarks of Stored Energy Systems LLC SENS Part Number 101330 Do...

Page 2: ...Apply AC Input Voltage 24 7 4 Power Off 24 8 ALARMS LEDS AND DISPLAY 24 8 1 LED Indicators 24 8 2 Individual Alarm Relay Contacts 25 8 3 LCD Panel 26 8 4 Alarm Definitions 26 9 OPERATION 32 9 1 Chargi...

Page 3: ...STRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER 1 8 2 To reduce the risk of battery explosion follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment y...

Page 4: ...1 Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being charged 1 10 2 Ensure battery terminals are clean and properly tightened Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact wit...

Page 5: ...odbus TCP IP native SENSbus USB 2 J1939 and Modbus RS 485 with RJ 45 to terminal block adapter 3 J1939 Modbus TCP IP USB RJ45 to terminal block adapter E Configuration 0 Standard R 19in rack mount ear...

Page 6: ...ssion CEC Title 20 Appliance Efficiency Regulations Power factor 95 typical at maximum rated load current and boost charge voltage DC output Voltage 12 24V nominal multiple output assignments optional...

Page 7: ...m is not sinusoidal or is distorted the AC voltage will not be reported accurately Status messages 20 character display of status and alarm messages Alarms Alarms Factory set and field reconfigurable...

Page 8: ...ns 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Seismic rigid and non structure wa...

Page 9: ...ptional Dimensions See drawings and dimensions at back of manual Weight S2 case size 13 lbs 5 9 kg maximum S4 case size 32 lbs 14 5 kg maximum Connections AC and DC terminal blocks or breakers optiona...

Page 10: ...ten to 2 0 In Lb 0 22 Nm SENSbus CONNECT CHARGER LOAD SHARING CABLE REMOTE ACCESSORIES OR SENS SETUP UTILITY TO RJ 45 CONNECTOR CONNECT GROUND WIRE 28 16 AWG 0 08 1 5 mm2 Tighten to 50 In Lb 5 6 Nm CO...

Page 11: ...45 CONNECT AC WIRES AT BREAKER TERMINALS 14 2 AWG 2 5 35 mm2 Tighten to 43 In Lb 4 9 Nm CONNECT REMOTE TEMPERATURE SENSOR 28 16 AWG 0 08 1 5 mm2 Tighten to 2 0 In Lb 0 22 Nm SENSbus CONNECT CHARGER L...

Page 12: ...5 35 mm2 Tighten to 3 2 50 In Lb 5 6 Nm 6 4 45 In Lb 5 1 Nm 8 40 In Lb 4 5 Nm 14 10 35 In Lb 4 0 Nm CONNECT REMOTE TEMPERATURE SENSORS One sensor per output 28 16 AWG 0 08 1 5 mm2 Tighten to 2 0 In Lb...

Page 13: ...charger at least 6 inches 15 cm at the top at least 4 inches 10 16 cm at the bottom at least 0 5 inches 1 27 cm on each side Operating temperature ranges stated above assume stated clearances 5 1 5 M...

Page 14: ...ld be rated for use at 75 C or higher 6 1 2 Coordinate the AC input conductor size with the customer provided branch circuit protection device 6 1 3 For best performance and recharge time refer to the...

Page 15: ...al on charger 6 2 2 Connect the equipment grounding conductor to the ground lug in the charger see Figures 1 3 This lug is marked with the ground symbol This should always be the first wire connected...

Page 16: ...2 AWG 0 5 35 mm2 4 22 In Lb 2 5 Nm 4 40 In Lb 4 5 Nm Phillips P2 S4 Breaker 50A 14 2 AWG 2 5 35 mm2 50A 12 AWG 2 0 4 70 mm2 45 In Lb 5 1 Nm 5 16 inch flat head S4 Terminal Block 14 AWG 2 0 2 5 70 mm2...

Page 17: ...d Breaker Rating Charger Rated Output Current Amps AC Input Current Amps Optional AC Breaker Rating Amps 15 4 15 20 8 15 25 8 15 30 8 15 35 12 15 45 12 15 50 16 20 60 16 20 6 5 Alarm Connections See c...

Page 18: ...TB1 1 COM TB1 4 COM TB2 1 COM TB2 4 COM TB2 7 Open on alarm normally closed OK TB1 2 OK TB1 5 OK TB2 2 OK TB2 5 Defaults to OK with no AC and DC power OK TB2 8 Close on alarm normally open FAIL TB1 3...

Page 19: ...1 6 Defaults to FAIL with no AC input FAIL TB2 3 Defaults to FAIL with no AC and DC power FAIL TB2 6 FAIL TB2 9 Defaults to FAIL with no AC and DC power Summary alarm includes AC Fail Charger Fail Bat...

Page 20: ...n the inside front cover see Figures 1 3 for location in charger and Figure 7 for detail Two RJ 45 ports are provided The ports are in parallel and either port may be used See Table 10 for connector p...

Page 21: ...cuit board located on the inside front cover see Figures 1 3 for location in charger and Figure 7 for detail Two RJ 45 ports are provided The ports are in parallel and either port may be used See Tabl...

Page 22: ...e SENSbus RJ 45 ports on each charger to automatically initiate load sharing Two SENSbus RJ 45 ports are provided on the inside panel between the AC and DC connections see Figures 11 12 The ports are...

Page 23: ...the communications bus The remote accessory may be connected to multiple chargers In this case the remote accessory chargers or other equipment may be located at the ends of the communications bus En...

Page 24: ...tting is appropriate when charging ultracapacitors rather than batteries see section 9 5 U12 indicates a 12V ultracapacitor and U24 indicates a 24V ultracapacitor WARNING ULTRACAPACITORS ACCEPT AND DI...

Page 25: ...d share fail SOLID GREEN DOUBLE FLASH RED AC good load sharing DC negative connection open or load sharing charger address fault SOLID RED SOLID GREEN AC fail DC voltage good SOLID RED SOLID YELLOW AC...

Page 26: ...ltiple outputs The front panel LCD will indicate the alarm and which output is affected 8 4 1 AC Line Failure Indicates AC input voltage is not applied or is outside of allowed 90 265 VAC range Activa...

Page 27: ...50 25 00 Ultracapacitor 14 40 24 00 MAR VRLA 12 00 24 00 AGM 12 00 24 00 NCD 12 00 24 00 NGN VRLA 12 00 24 00 AGM 12 00 24 00 NCD 12 00 24 00 PSP N A 10 20 20 40 Configuration Code displayed on charge...

Page 28: ...on charger label 8 4 6 Charger Failure Indicates the charger is not able to provide the current demanded by the battery and or load or is providing more current than the charger s control system is c...

Page 29: ...o Fail state after delay when alarm is assigned to relay contacts 8 4 10 Incompatible Battery Indicates a 12V battery is connected to a 24V charger The charger operates for approximately 5 minutes whi...

Page 30: ...ut either the maximum current setting or maximum power output whichever occurs first Alarm communications circuit board CURRENT LIMIT relay contacts change to Fail state after delay when alarm is assi...

Page 31: ...alarm setpoint Chargers intended for genset applications are shipped with the low current alarm disabled Chargers intended for marine and standby power applications are shipped with the low current al...

Page 32: ...to the charger are in an alarm state Activates flashing green red DC LED Alarm communications circuit board INDIVIDUAL CHARGER relay contacts change to Fail state after delay when alarm is assigned t...

Page 33: ...risks of both overcharging and undercharging associated with manual or automatic boost timers or earlier generation automatic boost control systems Dynamic Boost is automatically used by the charger d...

Page 34: ...ion is required by the operator HELIX mode can be enabled disabled using the keypad the SENS Setup Utility or by selecting a different battery type HELIX mode adds two DC output voltage settings to th...

Page 35: ...for chargers with multiple outputs Each output is configured independently Upon completion of the test the LCD will display whether the test passed or failed for ten seconds or until the Enter key is...

Page 36: ...ep 3 or to adjust values Step 4 to return to main fields Step 5 to return to Home screen 9 10 3 Menu Options Input output temperature and alarm status are displayed on the front panel LCD by default P...

Page 37: ...tage Adjust output Float voltage from 8 to 34V must be greater than 60 of Boost setting Boost Voltage Adjust output Boost voltage from 8 to 34V must be same or greater than Float setting must not be g...

Page 38: ...LA power supply or ultracapacitor Battery Select cells Adjust number of series cells in battery string Batt Commission voltage Adjust battery commissioning output voltage from float voltage to 34V mus...

Page 39: ...iew internal rail voltages for troubleshooting purposes Correct values are approximately 3 3V 5V and 11V UI Access Control Select allowed user interface access Access options include read only viewing...

Page 40: ...o SENSbus RJ 45 ports are provided on the inside panel between the AC and DC connections see Figures 1 3 for location in charger The ports are in parallel and either port may be used for the SENSbus A...

Page 41: ...A Load sharing will not occur if non corresponding outputs are connected e g do not connect output A to output B The LOAD SHARE FAIL alarm will occur any time a charger is unable to load share If a c...

Page 42: ...ically begin using J1939 communications after connecting the charger to the network Use the SENS Setup Utility to adjust J1939 settings e g baud rate vehicle system instance etc if required 10 1 J1939...

Page 43: ...Modbus communications over TCP IP is optional and requires configuration using the DeviceInstaller Software provided by Lantronix Inc Table 21 TCP IP Default Settings Setting Value IP Address 0 0 0 0...

Page 44: ...number character bit 1 26 0x01A 27 0x01B Model Num 29_32 Model number character bit 1 28 0x01C 29 0x01D Watt Minutes High For Odometer bit 1 30 0x01E 31 0x01F Watt Minutes Low For Odometer bit 1 32 0x...

Page 45: ...tate of alarm comms circuit board see Extended Status Bit Definition bit 1 128 0x080 129 0x081 Default Output Maximum Power Maximum rated power V Cell 32768 130 0x082 131 0x083 Default Output Maximum...

Page 46: ...l 32768 180 0x0B4 181 0x0B5 Default Output Commissioning Duration Commissioning Duration Hr 3600 182 0x0B6 183 0x0B7 Default Output Commissioning A Commissioning Amps A 32768 184 0x0B8 185 0x0B9 Defau...

Page 47: ...d power V Cell 32768 274 0x112 275 0x113 Output A Maximum Voltage Maximum rated voltage in x xx V V Cell 32768 276 0x114 277 0x115 Output A Maximum Current Maximum rated current in x xxA A 32768 278 0...

Page 48: ...Output Rated Power Output Rated Power W 32768 330 0x14A 331 0x14B Output A Default Output Rated Current Output Rated Current A 32768 332 0x14C 333 0x14D Output A Periodic Boost Duration Periodic Boost...

Page 49: ...ng Float Cell Voltage used in Program Mode V Cell 32768 424 0x1A8 425 0x1A9 Output B Program Boost Setting Boost Cell Voltage used in Program Mode V Cell 32768 426 0x1AA 427 0x1AB Output B Program Mod...

Page 50: ...utput C Status Current State of the charger see section 11 3 Bits 1 498 0x1F2 499 0x1F3 Output C Alarms Alarm status bits see section 11 4 Bits 1 500 0x1F4 501 0x1F5 Output C Voltage Voltage currently...

Page 51: ...rogram Mode Cells 32768 574 0x23E 575 0x23F Output C Program Temp comp slope In 0 xx C per output volt x 1 C V 32768 576 0x240 577 0x241 Output C Low DC Program Alarm setpoint for low DC used for Prog...

Page 52: ...rrently being supplied by the charger to the battery A 32768 648 0x288 649 0x289 Output D Power Output Power currently being supplied by the charger W 32768 650 0x28A 651 0x28B Output D Factory Float...

Page 53: ...Low Crank Program Alarm setpoint for low Crank used for Program Mode setting V Cell 32768 724 0x2D4 725 0x2D5 Output D Low Current Program Alarm setpoint for low Current used for Program Mode setting...

Page 54: ...0x08 Reverse Polarity The charger is off due to a reverse polarity condition 9 0x09 Reserved For Future Use Reserved for Future Use 10 0x0A Low Battery Error Charger was not able to bring up a low ba...

Page 55: ...available for future use reads false Off 0 25 0x19 Alarm Load Disconnect Load relay open set at end discharge clear when not on discharge 26 0x1A Alarm Individual Unit Fault Alarm flag 32 54 active fo...

Page 56: ...003 Reset periodic battery check schedule ON to reset schedule OFF is no op 4 0x004 Clear battery check failure Default Output ON to reset alarm OFF is no op 5 0x005 Clear low cranking failure Default...

Page 57: ...ttings install three jumpers on the charger to select the Battery Type Float Voltage and Range for your battery 103 Stand alone Charger Inconsistent jumper settings for chargers not used as modules Wh...

Page 58: ...k for a module that has failed indicated by its LED status Check for disconnected or damaged SENSbus data cables Check for miswired disconnected or damaged input and output connections 203 Charger or...

Page 59: ...to accessory display board cable failure 5 Failed accessory display board 1 Verify that a terminator is installed in port 1 or 2 of main power board J901 If terminator is missing install missing term...

Page 60: ...ng setup utility as required SOLID GREEN SOLID RED AC good charger fail or overvoltage shutdown 1 Charger has experienced an unexpected fault 2 Programmed setting are incorrect OVSD set too low 3 Char...

Page 61: ...63Hz or that 8VDC is present at DC output terminal block breaker and that the DC polarity is correct Correct charger AC input and DC output voltage as required 2 If step 1 doesn t resolve RED AC light...

Page 62: ...y at AC input terminal block J100 are in the range 80VAC 264VAC 47Hz 63Hz or that 8VDC is present at DC output terminal block breaker and that the DC polarity is correct Correct charger AC input and D...

Page 63: ...recharge batteries and ensure that all battery cells in a battery string are charged to the same level Boost see above and Equalize are often used synonymously however Equalize is employed most frequ...

Page 64: ...23 1 21 27720 1 1 21 6 6 2 81 7 25 9 17 7 21 5 9 6 216 1 5 9 6 5 37 21 7 33529 1 7 5 6 56 0 16 216 72 5 1 6 3 5 60 6 67 6 7 2 6 67 1 5 56 5 9 2 80 17 180 5 6 6 5 37 21 1 0 7 5 1 7 5 1 352 7 21 81 66 2...

Page 65: ...7720 1 1 21 6 6 2 81 7 25 9 17 7 21 7 6 9 6 6 2 1 7 237 21 5 3 6 1 5 02817 5 76 5 9 6 216 1 5 9 6 5 37 21 7 33529 1 7 5 6 56 0 16 216 72 5 1 6 3 5 60 6 67 6 7 2 6 67 1 5 56 5 9 2 80 17 180 5 6 6 5 37...

Page 66: ...s full responsibility for continued compliance with the standard Product Name Battery Charger Model Name s MicroGenius S2 and S4 Presented to STORED ENERGY SYSTEMS LLC 1840 INDUSTRIAL CIRCLE CO 80501...

Page 67: ...or facility which is contracted after the validity date of the ABS Rules and specifications used to evaluate the Product will require re evaluation of the PDA Use of the Product for non ABS classed v...

Page 68: ...the product Type Approval does not necessarily waive witnessed inspection or survey procedures where otherwise required for products to be used in a vessel MODU or facility intended to be ABS classed...

Page 69: ...of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits recast Directive 2011 65 EU of the European Parl...

Page 70: ...be returned freight prepaid to the factory under a Return Material Authorization RMA number provided by SENS If in SENS opinion the problem can be rectified in the field SENS may elect to ship replac...

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