1 Introduction
6
Operation Guide Flatpack MCU,
351300.013, v8-2006-07
1 Introduction
Eltek Energy is a world leader in the development of new power supply systems, designed to meet the rapid growth
within the field of telecommunication, as well as the increasingly stringent reliability requirements.
With the introduction of microelectronics in electronic equipment, energy distribution and telecommunication and data
systems technology require a guaranteed, uninterruptible power supply and to meet this demand, Eltek Energy make in-
depth investments in all types of scientific research, technical development, and experimental mathematical modelling
of thermal characteristics of components and systems.
While securing ultimate reliability, we innovate new technology and topology that will reduce the size of converters and
extend the operating range, thereby increasing efficiency and reducing costs.
Eltek Energy invests between five and ten per cent of its turnover in research and development. With more than fifty
highly qualified engineers and research scientists, working with the most advanced development platforms available,
we are able to offer tailor-made solutions - a key factor for penetrating new markets.
A modern power supply system must fulfil various international standards and regulations while, at the same time,
meeting market requirements. Increased awareness of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), especially in Europe, has
resulted in Eltek’s investment in an EMC test laboratory. This laboratory not only ensures that products comply with
relevant standards, it is also utilised throughout product development.
The EMC test laboratory forms part of Eltek’s extensive in-house test facility.
Electronic equipment for data and telecommunications require supply voltages generated from the mains, as well as
from battery-assisted DC voltage. Intensive development work has produced power supply systems designed to meet
both current and future power requirements, and the development of control and alarm modules make our power supply
systems a market leader. Programmed functions monitor operating conditions, load and battery. Should problems be
detected, the operator will be notified immediately, either via the telephone network, or via Ethernet. Shutdowns can
thus be avoided for critical applications.
Eltek’s software expertise is constantly expanding remote communication capabilities of systems, using standard
network protocols. Eltek Energy AS accepts no responsibility for any damage or injury to the system, site or personnel
caused by drawings, instructions or procedures not prepared by Eltek Energy.
1.1.1 Applications
Flatpack MCU supports pComm binary master-slave communication, and COMLI - a serial master-slave protocol used
to interface Flatpack MCU with a modem or PLC.
The user interface is called
WinPower Silver
and features extended functionality and an environment familiar to
Windows users.
The Flatpack MCU comprises advanced features such as:
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Connection to rectifier systems where Flatpack rectifiers are installed.
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The entire rectifier system is controlled by the microprocessor-based MCU with easy and secure monitoring,
remote control and system interconnection.
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Controls, monitors and regulates each rectifier module
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Provides battery / system surveillance to protect and optimise battery lifetime.
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Operation of the rectifier system from the front keypad on the alarm module, or from a PC, using a series of menus
and sub-menus.
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The monitoring of other equipment on site via digital inputs. Each digital input can be given a user defined alarm
name (programmable) and may be set to activate any alarm relay(s). If the input is activated, the relay(s) will
activate and the alarm name will appear in the front panel display, and on the PC screen (if
WinPower Silver
is
used).
Also, the alarm module incorporates several other features, as specified in the chapter "Equipment Features”, page 7.