Installation
Sageon III Power System
PM990-8800-00, Rev. 9
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Using the ability of the SCU to communicate to a remote or local PC, cell voltage data accumulated during a discharge can be
transferred to a PC and saved. The cell voltages can also be viewed in real time when the SCU is connected to a PC. The SageView
software that is running on the PC can display the cell voltage data in various convenient formats to ascertain the state of health of
batteries.
In addition to the real time or historical representation of the data on SageView, the cell voltages can also be observed in real time on
the SCU display.
In the event that the battery behaves in a way that is less than ideal during a test or actual discharge, a number of pre-programmed
parameter levels are used to generate alarms. Alarms are annunciated on the SCU front panel by a LED and screen message and
remotely via voltage free contacts or via the USB communications port that can connect directly to a PC locally or remotely via a
modem or Ethernet.
Refer to the Sageon Battery Monitor Manual (PM990-4209–00) for detailed information.
2.12 SITE MONITOR SYSTEM (OPTION)
The Site Monitor System is used to monitor the status of equipment external to the Sageon III Power System. It has 12 digital inputs, 8
analog inputs, and 4 form-C user assignable alarm relay contacts. Digital inputs are often used to monitor site security, such as door or
window openings, or other on/off function, such as a pump switch or motor starter. Analog inputs frequently used to monitor a fuel
level or other variable such as a voltage, current, or frequency.
Refer to the Sageon
Site Monitor Application Note (AN103-4012–00) for detailed information.
2.13 COMMUNICATIONS
Communication choices include operator panel mounted USB (standard) and an Ethernet network (optional) with or without SNMP
support .The following devices can access the SCU and the data it has stored for System configuration, System operation, and
troubleshooting alarm events:
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Connect a local PC running SageView (included) to the SCU by way of the operator panel mounted USB connector and a user-
supplied USB-A plug to USB-B plug cable.
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Connect a remote (i.e. network connected) PC running SageView (included) to the SCU by way of the company’s intranet or the
Internet.
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Connect a remote (i.e. network connected) PC running standard SNMP based monitoring software (customer supplied) to the
SCU by way of the company’s intranet or the Internet.
For additional information about SageView, refer to Chapter 5.
IMPORTANT:
Always consult your company’s network administrator before connecting local or remote equipment to the SCU or to
the company network. Security must be a primary concern.
Consult your company’s network administrator about system communication and data compatibility, communications cable
specifications, cable routing, and methods of connecting to a network.
2.14 INSTALLING AND REMOVING RECTIFIERS
When ordered with a Sageon III Power System, each Rectifier is shipped in a separate package. A Rectifier is shown in Figure 2-16.
FIGURE 2-16 RECTIFIERS
