LifeSafety Power FlexPower Netlink NL2, Инструкция по установке и эксплуатации

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Netlink Installation and Operation Manual
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Installation and Operation
When the battery discharges to one yellow bar, an email alert will be sent if the Battery Condition checkbox on the Reporting page
is enabled .
Note that if the current sensor is being used for another function other than monitoring battery current, the Battery Condition dis-
play will show invalid data and should be disabled to prevent confusion in the future. ONLY enable the Battery Condition display if
the current sensor is in line with one of the battery leads.
Status
The Status field gives the state of the battery . Possible states are "Charging", "Charged", or "Discharging" .
Required Standby
The required standby time as set set in the Battery Settings section (See section 3 .2 .1 .6)
Actual Standby
The measured battery standby time as recorded during the Battery Test (See section 3 .2 .1 .4)
Replace Battery By
This displays the scheduled battery replacement date, which is calculated based on the current date and the "Rated Battery Life"
setting entered on the Configure page . If the battery is within its calculated life, the field will be green . Once the due date has passed,
this field will change to blue and an email alert will be sent if enabled on the Reporting page .
Enable/Disable Button
This button will enable or disable the Battery Status section . Disable the section to prevent confusion and erroneous email alerts if
the current sensor is not connected in series with the battery (Figure 3 .3) .
Figure 3.3 - Battery Enable / Disable Button (FPO main screen)
3.2.1.4 Battery Test
The Battery Test section allows the user to test the actual run-time of a system with the installed battery set . (Figure 3 .2) . This test
may be run manually or may be scheduled for a one-time or repeating automated test . If email is configured on the Netlink, a report
of the results can be emailed .
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WARNING: During the Battery Run Time Test, the system battery will be discharged to 85% of the nominal voltage, leaving
essentially 0% battery capacity should AC power be interrupted during or immediately after the test. Appropriate measures MUST
be taken to ensure the security/safety of the building and its occupants during the Battery Run Time Test.
To run a test manually
• Ensure a battery set is connected to the power supply and that the Current Sensor is properly connected in line with the battery
set . See Section 1 .3 .4 for more information on the Current Sensor . The "Enable/Disable" button in the Battery Status section
must be ENABLED .
• Select whether or not you want a report emailed at the end of the test by selecting "Y" or "N" in the "Battery Test" header . Email
parameters must be properly set up on the Configure page of the Netlink, or this selection will be unavailable .
• Click the "Start Manual Test" button . A warning message will appear (Figure 3 .4) . Click OK to begin the test .