eltek valere - ethernet controller - operation manual - v1.1

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Page 1 of 37 Version 1.1DO600000201 April, 2007

NIC Controller & Web Interface

24 x7 Installation and Technical Support

1-866-240-6614


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Table of Contents

1 OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................. 32 INSTALLATION AND TURN-UP ........................................................................................... 33 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................................. 7

3.1 WEBPAGE,TELNET, AND SNMP........................................................................................ 73.2 RS232 ............................................................................................................................ 7

4 INITIAL SETTINGS ................................................................................................................ 85 IPSETUP................................................................................................................................. 8

5.1 DIRECT CONNECTION ....................................................................................................... 95.2 LANCONNECTION.......................................................................................................... 105.3 AUTO IPUPDATE............................................................................................................ 125.4 UPDATE SOFTWARE........................................................................................................ 12

6 WEB INTERFACE................................................................................................................ 156.1 LOGIN ............................................................................................................................ 156.2 HOME PAGE ................................................................................................................... 166.3 MODULES PAGE ............................................................................................................. 176.4 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION PAGE (SYS.CONFIG.) ............................................................. 186.5 BATTERY MGT...............................................................................................................34

7 TELNET/RS232.................................................................................................................... 358 SNMP.................................................................................................................................... 35

8.1 MIBELEMENTS .............................................................................................................. 358.2 SNMPTRAPS ................................................................................................................ 368.3 SNMPTRAP MONITORING.............................................................................................. 37


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1 Overview

The NIC provides a web (GUI) interface for additional control of the Valere J -series and H-series (Mini) power systems. The purpose of this manual is tocover the web interface, Telnet, RS232, and SNMP. This controller will work with

12V, 24V, or 48V output systems.

Table 1 provides a list of products that are covered in this manual. In addition,the table provides a description of the products and their uses.

Model

series

Description Used in Interface

NIC1000

series

Standard single shelf configuration

with AC to DC rectifiers.

1 RU H-series

system

Front Ethernet RJ 45 Port and RS-232 thru

RJ 45 port on the rear of the shelf.

NIC1001

series



1 RU H-series

system

Front RS232 thru RJ 12 Port and Ethernet

thru RJ 45 port on the rear of the shelf.

NIC1002

series

Multi-shelf configuration with AC to DC

rectifiers.

1 RU H-series

system



NIC2001

series



1 RU J -series

system



Table 1 - Available Controllers

2 Installation and Turn-up

See the respective shelf installation & maintenance manual for controller slotlocation. The controller is hot-swappable, therefore the controller can beremoved or installed while the system is operating without any interruption. In

the event of a controller removal, the system will remain at the last knownsettings until a new controller is installed.

The controller will arrive already setup with the default settings based on theprofile number. No setup is required. The values in Table 2 are based on theValere default controller with profile number 01 (PN 01). Your profile numbermay be different and can be determined from the part number of the NIC. Forexample, using the part number NIC1000-A01-10, the second and third digits inthe second section (in case 01) is the controller profile number. Contact Valeretech support at 1-866-240-6614 for a copy of your companys controller settings ifdifferent from profile #01.

NOTE: The rectifiers will change to the new control ler settings uponinstallation. Any settings changed from the defaults will have to be reset.


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System Parameters Description12 Volt

Nominal24 Volt

Nominal48 Volt

Nominal

Plant Settings

Float Voltage

The voltage to which the rectifiers willregulate the plant voltage during floatmode (Volts) 12 Vdc 27 Vdc 54 Vdc

High Voltage Shutdown

The NIC will shut down the rectifiers if theplant voltage exceeds this set point.(Volts) 14 Vdc 29 Vdc 58 Vdc

System Current Limit Enables the system current limit feature Disabled Disabled Disabled

Current per RectifierThe NIC will limit the current of therectifiers to this value (Amps) 220 A 220 A 220 A

Language The language the webpage is displayed. English English English

Alarm Sett ings

High Voltage Alarm

The NIC will issue a High Voltage Alarm ifthe plant voltage exceeds this set point(Volts) 13 Vdc 28.25 Vdc 57 Vdc

Battery on Discharge

The NIC will issue a Battery-On-Dischargealarm if the plant voltage falls below thisset point (Volts) 11 Vdc 24 Vdc 48 Vdc

Low Voltage Alarm

The controller will issue a Low VoltageAlarm if the plant voltage falls below thisset point (Volts) 10 Vdc 22 Vdc 44 Vdc

Battery Boost Settings

Boost VoltageThe voltage at which the equalize / boostcharge will begin (Volts) 13 Vdc 28 Vdc 56.5 Vdc

Boost DurationDuration of time the equalize/boost chargeis active (H:M:S) 12:00:00 12:00:00 12:00:00

Boost Stop Current

The lower limit at which the boost test willstop. 0 =disabled. Requires batteryshunt (Amps) 0 A 0 A 0 A

Battery Boost Start Modes

Manual Mode

Enables or disables the manual boost

mode feature Disabled Disabled Disabled

Periodic Mode

Enables or disables automatic boost modethat runs a boost test every x number ofdays Disabled Disabled Disabled

PeriodThe number of days in between periodicboost tests 30 days 30 days 30 days

Time of DayThe time of day the periodic boost modewill start (H:M:S). 24 hour format 8:00:00 8:00:00 8:00:00

Auto Current Mode

Enables or disables the current basedautoboost test. When enabled the boostfeature will automatically start if the startcurrent value is exceeded Disabled Disabled Disabled

Current Delay

The amount of time the start current mustbe exceeded before the test will start.(Minutes) 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes

Start CurrentThe value at which the current autoboosttest will start. (Amps) 100 Amps 100 Amps 100 Amps

AC Fail Mode

Enables or disables the AC fail basedautoboost test. When enabled the boostfeature will automatically start if an ACfailure lasted longer than the AC failduration Disabled Disabled Disabled

AC Fail DurationThe length of time (H:M:S) the AC failuremust last to trigger the autoboost feature 0:15:00 0:15:00 0:15:00


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Nominal24 Volt

Nominal48 Volt

Nominal

DC Drop Voltage

The voltage the batteries must drop belowduring the AC failure to trigger theautoboost feature (Volts) 10 Vdc 22 Vdc 44 Vdc

Battery Recharge CurrentLimit*

Batt. Recharge I Limit*Enables or disables the battery currentlimit feature. Disabled Disabled Disabled

Current Limit*The maximum current the system willallow through the battery shunt 600 amps 600 amps 600 amps

Battery Discharge Test

DurationSets the length of time (H:M:S) that thebattery discharge test will run. 1:00:00 1:00:00 0:30:00

Alarm Voltage

Sets the voltage at which an alarm will begenerated if the battery voltage falls belowit during the Battery Discharge Test. 10.5 Vdc 21.5 V 42 V

Abort Voltage

The voltage at which the battery dischargetest will abort at when the system voltagedrop below this point. 10.5 Vdc 21.5V 42 V

Thermal Comp Adjust

Enabling this value will take thermalcompensation effects into account duringthe test. Disabling this value will disableThermal Compensation effects during thetest. Both Thermal Compensation, and TComp BDT have to be Enabled forthermal comp. effects to take place duringBDT. Disabled Disabled Disabled

BDT Start Modes

Manual ModeEnables or disables the manual batterydischarge mode feature Disabled Disabled Disabled

Schedule EnableEnables or disables the schedule batterydischarge mode feature Disabled Disabled Disabled

Temperature Compensation

Thermal Compensation

Enables thermal compensation. Thermalcompensation adjusts the float voltage ofthe rectifiers to increase or decrease thetemperature of the batteries. Disabled Disabled Disabled

Thermal Comp Sense

Selects temperature sensing device to usefor battery temperature compensation;Internal sensor or External temp probes.The controller will autosense whenexternal probe is attached andautomatically adjusts value to external. External External External

Temperature UnitsSelects the units the temperature readingsare given in. Either Celsius or Fahrenheit Celsius Celsius Celsius

T Comp Boost

The feature will allow the controller toactivate the boost feature during a thermalcompensation Disabled Disabled Disabled

High Start TempThe high temperature at which thecontroller activates thermal compensation 35 C 35 C 35 C

High Slope

The slope value at which the controller willreduce the float voltage per degree ifthermal compensation is active 18 mV/C 36 mV/C 72 mV/C


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Nominal24 Volt

Nominal48 Volt

Nominal

High Stop Voltage

The minimum voltage to which thecontroller will reduce plant voltage forthermal compensation 11.25 Vdc 25.25 Vdc 50.5 Vdc

Low Start Temp

The low temperature at which the

controller activates thermal compensation -20C -20C -20C

Low Slope

The slope value at which the controller willincrease the float voltage per degree if lowthermal compensation is active 0 mV/C 0 mV/C 0 mV/C

Low Stop Voltage

The maximum voltage to which thecontroller will increase the plant voltagefor thermal compensation 12.75 Vdc 28 Vdc 56 Vdc

Runaway TemperatureThe temperature at which the controllerwill activate thermal runaway 60 C 60 C 60 C

Runaway Stop Voltage

The voltage to which the rectifiers willreduce for temperatures above RunawayTemperature 11 Vdc 25 Vdc 50 Vdc

LVD Settings

Disconnect VoltageThe system LVD contactor will open if thebattery voltage falls below this setpoint. 9.5 Vdc 21 Vdc 42 Vdc

Disconnect Delay

The amount of time (HH:MM:SS) that theplant voltage must be below the LVDdisconnect setpoint prior to disconnectingthe LVD contactor. 0:00:05 0:00:05 0:00:05

Reconnect Voltage

The system LVD contactor will reconnectif the battery voltage exceeds thissetpoint. 11.5 Vdc 25 Vdc 50 Vdc

Reconnect Delay

The amount of time (HH:MM:SS) that theplant voltage must exceed the LVDreconnect setpoint prior to reconnectingthe LVD contactor. 0:00:20 0:00:20 0:00:20

Table 2 - Controller Settings


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3 Minimum Requirements

3.1 Webpage, Telnet, and SNMP

An Ethernet, Cat-5 crossover patch cord (not provided) with RJ -45connectors is required for a direct connection between a computer

and the Valere Power LAN port. An Ethernet, Cat-5 straight through patch cord (not provided) with RJ -

45 connectors is required for the LAN connection.

3.2 RS232

Cable CA210042487 (sold separately) is required to connect to theRJ 12 connection on the front of the NIC1001 and NIC2001. The pinout for this connection is shown below.

1 6

Figure 1 Front communication port

Pin Descr iption

1 GND2 RX

3 NC

4 NC

5 TX

6 GND

Table 3 Front RS232 Pin Out

The pin out for the RS232 connection for the NIC1000 on the rearRJ 45 connection is shown below.

18

Figure 2 - Rear communication port

Pin Descr iption1 TX

2 GND

3 RX

4 NC

5 NC

6 GND

7 NC

8 NC

Table 4 - Rear RS232 Pin Out


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4 Initial Settings

Ensure that any firewall programs or pop up blockers are set to allow traffic fromthe program IPSetup.exe via UDP packets (uses port #20034). Also, disableany wireless networks being used as they interfere with the communication with

the controller.

The default LAN setting on the Valere Power system is DHCP enabled. The IPaddress will have a default value of 0.0.0.0.

Every NIC controller is shipped from Valere Power with its own unique MACaddress. This unique identifier is a hardware address that uniquely identifieseach node (Valere Power System) of a network.

5 IPSetup

There is an application (IPSetup.exe) that comes with every LAN enabled ValerePower system on the CD provided with the NIC.

Figure 3 IPSetup

The IPSetup application gives access to the network management settings forthe LAN Port and access to the web interface. The web interface featuredisplays the power plant status and many other remote features shown in theweb interface section (section 6).

Running IPSetup will interrogate the LAN (Local Area Network) or directconnection between a PC and the Valere Power LAN Port and only identifyValere Power Systems that are LAN enabled.

The first dialog box that will appear when IPSetup is executed is the LANModules Configuration Utility window as seen in Figure 4. From this window youwill find the MAC address, IP address, DHCP address, Location and networkmanagement tools for the Valere Power Systems.

Note: Before using IPSetup make sure that all f irewalls are set to accept theIPSetup.exe program and UDP packets on port # 20034.

Note: IPSetup is a self executable file and does not require any installation.The program can be run f rom the CD or copied to a hard drive and an runfrom there.


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Figure 4 LAN Modules Configuration Utility

5.1 Direct Connection

If you are establishing a direct connection between the Valere Power Systemand a PC, be sure you are using a crossover patch cord. Keep in mind the IPaddress will always have a default address of zero when first shipped fromfactory.

Selecting a MAC address & clicking on the Web Interface button willestablish a direct connection between that Valere Power System and the PC.

For the default IP address of zero, the power system will initiate an automaticIP update in order to establish a connection.

By selecting the Yes button in the message as seen in Figure 5, you willinitiate the automatic IP update. This will establish an IP address with theValere Power System and begin the process of launching the Web Interfaceapplication. Once a connection is established, move to section 6.

Figure 5 Auto IP Update

Note: If the power system has already been assigned an IP addressfrom a previous session or installation then the automatic IP update will


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not run (since it is not needed) and a direct connection wil l be establishthrough the web. If this is the case, then you can move forward tosection 6.

Note: Once you have terminated a direct connection and you are going

to be installing the power system onto a DHCP configured network or anetwork using static IP address, you will need to go back to the LANModules Configuration Utility w indow and enabled DHCP or assign anIP address to the LAN card. See section 5.2 for details.

5.2 LAN Connection

If the Valere Power System is being installed directly onto a LAN, then youwill need to determine if the LAN is a DHCP configured network or if a staticIP address is required.

If this is a new installation that is being placed on a DHCP configured

network, then the Valere Power System is ready for installation since it isalready DHCP enabled. If a Static IP address is required then pleaseproceed to section 5.2.2 for enabling a static IP address.

Referencing Figure 4, the LAN Modules Configuration Utility:

Select the appropriate Valere Power System (by identifying the MAC addressor LAN Port IP address) and click the Configuration button. This will openthe LAN Interface network settings window as seen in Figure 6.

From this window you will be able to choose the following options:

Enabled DHCP allows the controller to work on a DHCP network

Enabled Static IP allows the controller to work on a static IPnetwork

Auto IP Update automatically updates the IP address for a directconnection


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Figure 6 IPSetup Configuration

5.2.1 Enabling DHCP

Enabling DHCP allows you to set the power system to dynamically obtainan IP address via DHCP instead of using a static IP address. EnableDHCP is only available if you have previously assigned the LAN card an IPaddress through Static IP Enable or Auto IP Update.

Once selected, DHCP will be enabled and an address of 0.0.0.0 will beassigned. When executed properly you will be returned to the LANModules Configuration Utility window and an IP address of 0.0.0.0 will be

returned as seen in the image above Figure 6. The dynamically assignedIP address will also be displayed under the DHCP heading. This will readythe Valere Power System for installation onto DHCP configured network.

5.2.2 Enabling Static IP

Networks that require a static IP address can be assigned using the EnableStatic IP button as shown in Figure 7.

Enable Static IP is only available if you have previously assigned the LANcard an IP address through DHCP (default).

Note: IP address used in Figure 6 is for example only, your systemadministrator will provide you with a proper IP address.


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Figure 7 Assigned IP Address

Move the cursor over the IP address field for editing. Enter the desired IPaddress, Network Mark, Gateway, and DNS and click the Enabled Static IPbutton as shown in Figure 7. After enabling the Static IP address, theupdate window will appear asking you to confirm the IP configurationchange. When the Static IP address has been assigned properly you willbe returned to the LAN Modules Configuration Utility window and the StaticIP address that was assigned to the LAN card will be displayed under the IPheading as seen in Figure 4.

5.3 Auto IP Update

This option is only used when a direct connection between a PC and theValere Power System is to be established. Auto IP Update will assign an IPaddress that is compatible with the PC that is establishing the directconnection. You will not be able to run this option when the Valere PowerSystem is already connected to an existing LAN with more than one LANmodule present.

When the IP address has been assigned properly you will be returned to theLAN Modules Configuration Utility window and the IP address that wasassigned to the Power System will be displayed under the IP heading.

5.4 Update Software

The update software button allows you to remotely upgrade the LANsoftware so that you may update to the most recent software versionavailable for the Valere Power System.

The update software screen will use the IP address selected when pressingthe option.


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Figure 8 Auto Update

Select the appropriate file to load. Please note the only valid file types are.s19. Use the Browse button to locate the correct update file. Updatesare available from Valere Power technical support.

Select whether or not an immediate reboot of the LAN module is desired.The new software load will only take affect after a LAN module reboot so if itis desired to leave the system running as is until a later time when thecontroller can be reset, leave this box unchecked. Press Update. A

password is needed for the update process to be complete.

User Name Admin

Password 5001 (unless the password has been changed)

Enter authentication information in the appropriate dialog as shown in Figure9.

Figure 9 - Authentication

Monitor the progress through the Update Status dialog window shown inFigure 10. Once the upload is complete you will receive a confirmationnotice as seen in Figure 11.

Figure 10 Update Status


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Figure 11 Confirmation Notice

IMPORTANT! If you want the new firmware to be immediately invokedafter uploading, be sure to check the Reboot when complete button.

The error messages shown in Figure 12 and Figure 13 may appear duringthe upload procedure if communication is lost or other problems occur. Ifthese problems reoccur please call Valere Power Tech Support.

Figure 12 Timeout Failed

Figure 13 Update Failed


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6 Web Interface

6.1 Login

Once you access the system you will be challenged for authentication as

seen in Figure 14. Web communication uses port #22096 by default.

Figure 14 Authentication Process

The factory default settings for the authentication process are as follows:

Administrator privileges, this allows the user to access and changeall system settings.

User name: AdminPassword: 5001

User privileges, this allows the user to view system settings and

review the system performance only. No changes to the systemsettings can be made.

User name: UserPassword: 1001

Passwords are changed from the System Configuration page. Refer tosection 6.4.4 for details.


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Note: Once you have established Administrator pr ivileges, it isrecommended that you change the Admin password for securitypurposes. Please note that the username and password are casesensitive.

6.2 Home Page

After a successful authentication, the web interface Main Page, as seen inFigure 15, will report the immediate system status of the power plant.

Figure 15 Home Page

6.2.1 System Status

This area contains the current system status. It includes:

System Location User defined name for the controller. The defaultname is Unspecified

System Type 12V, 24V, or 48V Plant depending on therectifiers/converters installed

System Voltage the DC output voltage of the system

System Current the DC output current, not including the currentthrough the battery shunt if one is installed (not all system areavailable with a shunt)

Battery Current the amount of current flowing through the batteryshunt if one is installed (will not be visible if shunt is not installed)


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6.2.2 Thermal Probes/Enclosure Inputs

Controller Temperature the temperature value measured by thetemperature sensor located inside the controller

TComp Temperature the temperature value being used todetermine thermal compensation status

Probe 1, 2, 3, or 4 Status The battery temperature probe readings.Valid readings include disabled, a temperature value, or removed if athermal probe has been inserted and removed from the temperatureport.

6.2.3 Alarms

The system state has three different states that can be displayed. Factorssuch as the refresh rate, delays caused by cable lengths, or communicationfunctions may not capture change of state. For example, if you pull out arectifier and put it back in the shelf faster than the refresh rate, you will notsee a Change in the system state using the Web Interface.

Normal: No faults or alarms

Change: Active when a shelf component such as a rectifier hasbeen removed

Alarm: Active when an alarm condition exists. See section 6.4.5 forinformation on alarms

6.2.4 Eventlog

Click on the eventlog button to open the event history in a separatewebpage. The eventlog will show the time, date, and the event.

6.3 Modules PageThe modules page, shown in Figure 16, will display the current state ofeach rectifier and Enclosure1 (if applicable). Enclosure1 can consist ofa combination of an LVD and/or TRIO board.


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Figure 16 Modules Page

6.4 System Configuration Page ( Sys. Config.)

The system configuration page, Figure 17, provides access to all systemsettings.

If the system user has entered the web interface as an Admin, then allsystem settings can be reviewed and modified from this page. If the user hasentered as a User, then the system configuration may only be reviewed.

6.4.1 Making Changes

To change the system configuration, edit the appropriate fields and click theApply button.

6.4.2 System

The system page allows an administrative user to change system settingsfrom the webpage.


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Figure 17 System Page

6.4.2.1 Plant Setting

The plant configuration tab contains most of the major system settings forthe power system including the following.

Float Voltage DC voltage which the rectifiers will output

High Voltage Shutdown the DC voltage at which the rectifier(s)will shutdown if exceeded.

System Current Limi t status Enables or disables the rectifiercurrent limit feature

Current per Rectif ier allows the user to set a limit, below themaximum capacity of the rectifier, on the amount of current eachrectifier will output

Language Language the webpage is displayed (English, Francais,

Espanol, Deutsch). You must logout and log back in for language tochange. Currently only Spanish is available.


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6.4.2.2 Alarm Settings

The alarm settings tab contains all the major alarm settings for the powersystem including the following.

High Voltage Alarm The voltage at which the controller will triggeran alarm if the system voltage exceeds it

Battery on Discharge The voltage at which the battery ondischarge alarm will trigger. This is your first warning that thebatteries voltage is dropping to low levels

Low Voltage Alarm The voltage at which the controller will triggera low voltage warning. This is your final warning that the batteryvoltage is at a dangerously low level

6.4.2.3 Hardware Test

Lamptest Click to light all LEDs on rectifiers

6.4.2.4 Presets

The three Presets are nonadjustable values from the factory. For profilenumber 01 (Valere default) all presets are the same. Select the desiredpreset in the drop down menu and press the Set Preset button.

6.4.2.5 LVD Settings

This section is only visible if an LVD is installed in the system. Not allsystems are available with an LVD. See your respective shelf installation

and operation manual for identifying a system with an LVD.

Selected Contactor the contactor being setup with the set pointsbelow. Contactors available include battery, load 1, load 2, and load3. See shelf installation and maintenance manual for LVD type.

Disconnect Voltage the voltage at which the LVD contactor willopen and disconnect the batteries

Disconnect Delay the amount of time (H:M:S) the system batteryvoltage must be below the disconnect voltage to open the contactor

Reconnect Voltage the voltage at which the LVD contactor willclose and reconnect the batteries

Reconnect Delay the amount of time (H:M:S) the system batteryvoltage must be above the reconnect voltage to close the contactor

6.4.2.6 Temperature Control

This section is only visible if a TRIO is installed in the system. Not allsystems are available with a TRIO. See your respective shelf installationand operation manual for identifying a TRIO card.


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The purpose of the temperature control is to allow the user to activate anddeactivate a form-C relay based on a temperature value. For example, anexhaust fan could be activated when the temperature exceeded aspecified value; once the temperature falls below the recover temperaturethe relay would de-energize and turn off the fan.

Note: This feature gives the user advanced functionality of the alarmoutput relays. The alarm relay chosen for temperature control will losenormal alarm functionality when chosen as the output relay. ThereforeValere recommends using caution when using this feature.

Select Configuration Allows the user to setup 12 controlconfigurations.

Input Module specifies the TRIO used for input probe (Enclosure:1, Module: 1)

Input Probe specifies which temperature probe is used for the

input temperature Trigger Temperature the temperature value at which the selected

output relay energizes Recover Temperature temperature value at which the selected

output relay de-energizes Output Module specifies the TRIO used for the output relay Output Relay - specifies relay used for the output alarm


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6.4.3 Batteries

The batteries page allows an administrative user to change batterymanagement settings.

Figure 18 Batteries Page


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6.4.3.1 Battery Boost Settings

Boost test is a feature that will increase the output voltage of therectifier(s) to boost charge your batteries or equalize your batterys cellvoltages. The battery boost settings section contains all the variables tosetup, adjust and a run battery boost test. The battery boost settingsinclude the following.

Boost Voltage the voltage to which the output voltage will increasewhen the feature is activated

Boost Duration the length of time the boost charge will last

Boost Stop Current the value, that if exceeded, the boost chargewill abort and the system will return to it normal output voltage. Thisis a safety measure to prevent the batteries from drawing too muchcurrent

Boost Status current status of battery boost test (active or inactive)

Result outcome of the most recent test (stopped, aborted,complete)

Runtime the actual length of time the most recent test lasted(HH:MM:SS)

Start/Stop Click to start or stop a manual boost. Manual modemust be enabled.

6.4.3.2 Battery Boost Start Modes

This feature allows the battery boost test to start manually orautomatically. The battery boost start modes are as follows.

Manual Mode enables or disables the user started boost mode

Periodic Mode enables or disables the periodic boost mode.Allows the user to automatically run a test every certain number ofdays at a specified time of the day. For example, every 30 days at8:00:00 (on a 24 hour clock)

Auto Current Mode enables or disables the current (amps) basedboost mode. Allows the user to set a battery current value at whichthe boost charge will begin. For example, if the battery current wereto exceed a start current value of 40 amps the boost charge wouldbegin. A battery shunt is required to activate this feature

Current Delay a user defined delay in minutes that the batterycurrent must exceed the start current value before beginning the boost

charge. For example, if the battery current were to exceed the startcurrent value of 40 amps for more than 10 minutes the auto currentboost charge would activate

Start Current the current value (amps) at which the auto currentboost charge will activate


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AC Fail Mode enables or disables the feature to start a boostcharge after an AC failure. For example, if the battery voltage fallsbelow the DC drop voltage value of 44 volts for more than the durationvalue of 15 minutes the boost charge will activate

Duration the length of time the battery voltage must be below the

DC drop voltage value for the AC fail boost charge to activate(HH:MM:SS)

DC Drop Voltage the value the battery voltage must fall belowduring an AC failure for the AC fail boost charge to activate

6.4.3.3 Battery Recharge Current Limit

This feature sets a maximum amount of current allowed to pass throughthe battery shunt. This feature requires a battery shunt to be installed inthe system to be visible.

Batt. Recharge I Limit enables or disables the battery rechargecurrent limit

Current Limit the maximum amount of current allowed to passthrough the battery shunt

6.4.3.4 Battery Discharge Test

This feature allows the user to test the health of their batteries whilekeeping the rectifiers in a suspended state as a backup in case of batteryfailure. The test can be started manually or automatically based on ascheduled time.

Duration the length of time of the test (HH:MM:SS) Alarm Voltage the user set voltage that the batteries should not fall

below for the duration of the test. If the batteries do fall below thisvalue the test will fail but continue to run the duration of the test. Abattery discharge test failure alarm will be created.

Abort Voltage the user set voltage that the test will stop running,even if not complete.

Thermal Comp Adjust this feature, when enabled, willautomatically adjust the Alarm Voltage to prevent an invalid alarm doto thermal compensation. (enabled or disabled)

Status the current state of the test. (active or inactive) Result the results of the most recent test (cleared, pass, failed,

stopped, aborted, or in progress)

Runtime the duration of the test (HH:MM:SS) Start/Stop Click to start or stop a manual battery test. Manual

mode must be enabled.


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6.4.3.5 BDT Start Modes

This feature allows the battery discharge test to start manually orautomatically. The battery discharge test start modes are as follows.

Manual Mode enables or disables the user started test mode Schedules Allows the user to setup 12 different time schedules torun automatic battery discharge tests

Enable allows the user to enable or disable the Scheduled batterydischarge test(s)

Month the month the test will be automatically started

Day the day of the month the test will be automatically started

Time of Day the time of the day the test will be automaticallystarted (HH:MM on a 24hr clock)

6.4.3.6 Thermal Compensation

This feature will increase (Low thermal compensation) or decrease (highthermal compensation) the float voltage of the rectifier if your batterytemperature exceeds a set limit. This feature is an automatically executedfeature that will also automatically turn off once a satisfactory temperaturehas been reached.

Thermal Compensation enables or disables thermalcompensation

Thermal Comp Sense determines which thermal sensor will beused to activate thermal compensation (internal or external).

Temperature Units

the unit of measurement used (F or C)

T Comp Boost if enabled, allows the Boost feature to activateduring an active thermal compensation state

High Start Temp the temperature value which, if exceeded, willactivate thermal compensation

High Slope the voltage the controller will reduce the plant voltageby every degree over the High Start Temp value

High Stop Voltage the lowest voltage value the controller will allowwhile thermal compensation is active

Low Start Temp the temperature value which, if the temperaturefalls below, will activate low thermal compensation

Low Slope the voltage the controller will increase the plant voltageby every degree under the Low Start Temp value

Low Stop Voltage the highest voltage value the controller will allowwhile low thermal compensation is active

Runaway Temperature the temperature value which, if exceeded,will drop the rectifier output voltage to the Runaway Stop Voltage

Runaway Stop Voltage the voltage value that the rectifier outputwill fall to when the Runaway Temperature value is exceeded


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6.4.4 Network

This section allows the user to setup password protections and adjustSNMP settings for network communication.

Figure 19 Network

6.4.4.1 SNMP Settings

This section allows the user to change SNMP addresses and webpagepasswords.

Trap Address 1 the user defined IP address to which SNMPtraps are sent

Trap Address 2 the user defined second IP address to whichSNMP traps are sent

Trap Address 3 the user defined third IP address to which SNMPtraps are sent

Trap Address 4 the fourth IP address to which SNMP traps aresent

SNMP Read Password enter password required for usersSNMP program to be able to read SNMP traps (up to 8 characters)

SNMP Write Password enter password required for usersSNMP program to be able to write SNMP traps (up to 8 characters)

SNMP Trap Password enter password required for users SNMPprogram to be able to send SNMP traps (up to 8 characters)


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SNMP Heartbeat enables or disables the SNMP heartbeatfeature. This feature will send a heartbeat at the set interval tonotify the user that the NIC is still operating

Heartbeat Interval the time value between SNMP heartbeats(seconds)

6.4.4.2 Ethernet Settings

This section allows the user to provide a name for the NIC and set theweb socket port number.

System Identification a 20 character ID that the user can use toidentify controllers on a network

Web Socket Port # - the port number the controller uses for Webinterface communication. Default port number is 22096.

6.4.4.3 Security

This section allows the user to change the security passwords required tolog onto the NIC.

Note: For the NIC2001-series controller passwords can consist of allcharacters except semi-colon (;), comma (,), and period (.).

Note: For the NIC100x-series controller passwords can consist ofonly alpha-numeric characters.

Admin Password the password for the Admin (administrator) login

(up to 8 characters) User Password the password for the User login (up to 8

characters)

Admin Front Panel PIN not applicable for systems without adisplay

User Front Panel PIN not applicable for systems without a display


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6.4.5 Office Alarms

This section allows the user to set the severity (major or minor) of all alarmsfor the Valere Power system. The audible alarm will not work with the NICcontroller.

Figure 20 Office Alarms


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Below is a list of potential system alarms:

Select Configuration - allows the user to select the (Enclosure 1TRIO) and map the four form-C relays accordingly. If left at SystemMask Set or if no TRIO is installed this section allows the user to set

the severity of the system alarms Major Alarm allows the user to enable the audible alarm for majoralarms

Minor Alarm allows the user to enable the audible alarm for minoralarms

AC Fail Alarm loss of commercial AC power

High Voltage Warning Alarm the system voltage has exceededthe high voltage setting

High Voltage Shutdown Alarm the controller has shut therectifiers down because the rectifier voltage has exceeded the HVSDsetting

Battery On Discharge Alarm the battery voltage has droppedbelow the battery on discharge setting

Low Voltage Warning Alarm the battery voltage has droppedbelow the LVD Warning setting. This value will be less than thebattery on discharge setting

LVD Open Alarm (Requires LVD to be installed) the low voltagedisconnect has opened because the battery voltage has droppedbelow the LVD Open setting

Distribution Alarm a fuse or circuit breaker is in the open state

Enclosure Alarm an alarm has triggered on one of the auxiliaryinput alarm ports. Requires probe input to be set to Enclosure

System Redundant Capacity Alarm the system current hasextended N+1 redundancy

Rectifier Current Share Alarm one or more rectifiers is not sharingthe system current within tolerances

Single Rectifier Fail Alarm one rectifier has stopped outputtingpower

Multiple Rectifier Fail Alarm more than one rectifier has stoppedoutputting power

System Communication Alarm the controller has lostcommunication with a rectifier or converter

System Over Temperature Alarm the maximum temperature

setting has been exceeded. See section 6.4.2.1. Thermal Runaway - the batteries have exceeded the thermal

runaway setting. See section 6.4.3.6.

Battery Discharge Test Fail the battery voltage has droppedbelow the BD alarm setting during a battery discharge test. Seesection 6.4.3.3.

Ringer A Alarm Ringer A has failed (not applicable to this system)


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Ringer B Alarm Ringer B has failed (not applicable to this system)

Single Ringer Fail Alarm one ringer has stopped outputting power(not applicable to this system)

Multiple Ringer Fail Alarm more than on ringer has stoppedoutputting power (not applicable to this system)

Temperature Probe Alarm one of the temperature probes hasbeen removed (requires TRIO)

Ringer Comm. Fail Alarm (Requires ringer to be installed) lostcommunication with ringer (not applicable to this system)

Distribut ion Comm. Fail Alarm the controller has lostcommunication with LVD or distribution card (not applicable to thissystem)

Single Converter Fail Alarm a single converter has stoppedoutputting power

Multiple Converter Fail Alarm more than one converter hasstopped outputting power

Unmapped Address Alarm a rectifier, converter, LVD ordistribution card did not get mapped

Configuration Error Alarm If a hardware configuration has beenchanged

Display Needs Firmware Alarm display needs firmware load

Converter Input Fail Alarm converter has failed or dc input poweris not present

Batt. Recharge Current Limit Fail battery recharge current limithas been exceeded.

6.4.6 Alarm Configuration

This menu is only visible if a TRIO is installed. See installation, operationmanual of the shelf for physical connection. Not all systems are availablewith the optional TRIO. This feature is also not available with the controllerin Autonomous mode (section 6.4.7.3).

This section allows the user to map any alarm to an alarm relay output.Alarm Configuration can be accessed by clicking on Alarm Mask Set 1under Select Configuration and Enclosure:1, Module: 1 under Select TRIO.

To associate one of the alarms above with a form-C output relay, click on

the desired relay for each alarm. Multiple alarms can be associated with asingle relay and a single alarm can be associated with multiple relays.Figure 21 shows the default (for profile #01) alarm configuration for asystem with a NIC and a TRIO. For alarm configuration of a systemrunning in autonomous (section 6.4.7.3 on page 33) mode see thecorresponding shelf installation, operation manual.


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Figure 21 - Alarm Configuration


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6.4.7 I/O Setup

This section allows the user to setup temperature probes and output alarmsfor a TRIO if installed. This menu is only visible if a TRIO is installed. Seeinstallation, operation manual of the shelf for physical connection. Not all

systems are available with the optional TRIO.

Figure 22 I/O Setup

6.4.7.1 TRIO Configuration

You can select which enclosure and module you would like to configure inthis setup

Select Module select which enclosure and module you would liketo configure. For instance, Enclosure:1 Module: 1 which corresponds

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6.4.7.2 Temperature Probe Configuration

This section allows the user to set the name (10 character limit) and type ofinput desired for the temperature probe inputs of the TRIO.

Disabled probe input is turned off. If a temperature probe isinstalled the NIC will automatically readjust the setpoint to work as atemperature probe.

Temperature probe the probe input is set to operate as atemperature input. If a Valere temperature probe is inserted thissetting will be automatically set.

Enclosure NO enclosure refers to an external bay alarm that doesnot apply for these systems.

Enclosure NC - enclosure refers to an external bay alarm that doesnot apply for these systems.

Distribution NO Use this designation for external, normally open

distribution panel alarms, such as fuse fail or circuit breaker tripped. Distribution NC - Use this designation for external, normally closed

distribution panel alarms, such as fuse fail or circuit breaker tripped.

Reset Input Names clicking this button will return all input namesback to their default values

6.4.7.3 Relay Configuration

This section allows the user to define an output relay name, type, polarity,and real time status. These features are not available in Autonomousmode.

Note: The relay configuration section gives the user advanced options forconfiguring the form-C output relays. These options allow the user tochange the functionality of the relays. Therefore, Valere recommends thatcaution be used when using these options.

Relay Name for identification purposes only; character limit of 16;for information on alarm association to relays see Office Alarmssection.

Type sets what the alarm relays will do when they are manuallyactivated by the Status (Realtime) buttons. Type can be either be setto on/off in which the relay can be triggered on and then triggeredoff or set to pulse in which the relay will trigger for a set period oftime (Pulse Width) and then turn off. Pulse width can be set justbelow the Type section.

Polarity value can be set to either Normally Energized or NormallyDe-energized. This can be used to change the output polarity of therelay. For example, a normally open relay set to Normally De-energized will exhibit normally closed functionality.


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Reset Relay Names clicking this button will return all input namesback to their default values

Status (Realtime) click Status (Realtime) to change the state ofthe corresponding alarm. This feature does not require clicking onthe Apply button to function

Pulse Width the amount of time the relay will be triggered when theStatus (Realtime) buttons are activated and Type is set to pulse

Autonomous sets the TRIO into a mode to operate without a NIC

6.5 Battery MGT

The battery management tab allows the user to run a battery discharge test.In this section, the user can also view current and past tests (up to 8 testsare stored on the controller) on a graphical display. See section 6.4.3.3 and6.4.3.5 for more information on the battery discharge test setpoints.

Figure 23 Battery MGT


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7 Telnet/RS232

Telnet is available on the NIC and can be accessed using any Telnet program.Telnet is accessed through the LAN port and the IP address of the controllermust be known.

An RS232 connection can be established using any VT100 capable program.

Hardware settings:

57600 bits per second Data bits, polarity none

Stop bits 1

Flow control none

Use get help for a list of usable commands

8 SNMP

Short for Simple Network Management Protocol, a set of protocols for managingcomplex networks. The first versions of SNMP were developed in the early 80s.SNMP works by sending messages, called protocol data units (PDUs), todifferent parts of a network. SNMP-compliant devices, called agents, store dataabout themselves in Management Information Bases (MIBs) and return this datato the SNMP requesters.

The Valere Power System supports SNMP (V1 & V2) and the MIB-II (RFC 1213)implementation that reports network usage variables from MIB-II. MIB-II issupported 100% with the following exceptions:

The ipForwarding variable is read only and set to non-forwarding. ipRouteTable : since the forwarding gateway is fixed, the route table is

read only and set to a single value. The table will reflect the current stateof the IP connections and routes stored in the ARP table, but is notwriteable.

The egp table and values are not applicable as the Valere Power Systemis not a router and does not do egp.

Because of this compliance, the Valere Power System may be managed by mostSNMP management systems (i.e HP Openview, Castlerock SNMP, etc.).

8.1 MIB Elements

The CD included with the controller contains a file(vpwrDcPowerXc2000.mib)which provides a list of MIB elements. Once the MIB is loaded find theValere Power elements under private\valeredcpowermgmt.


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8.2 SNMP Traps

The Valere Power System SNMP interface provides the following traps:

Trap Description

PowerMajorAlarm Major AlarmPowerMinorAlarm Minor Alarm

ACFAlarm AC Fail Alarm

HVAlarm High Voltage Warning Alarm

HVSDAlarm High Voltage Shutdown Alarm

BDAlarm Battery on Discharge Alarm

LVDWarningAlarm LVD Warning Alarm

LVDOpenAlarm LVD Open Alarm

DISTAlarm Distribution Open Alarm

AuxAlarm Auxiliary System Alarm

SystemRedundancyAlarm System Redundant Capacity Alarm

IShareAlarm Rectifier Current Share Alarm

ModuleFailAlarm Single Rectifier Fail AlarmMultipleModuleFailAlarm Multiple Rectifier Fail Alarm

ModuleCommAlarm Module Communication Alarm

SystemOverTemperatureAlarm System Over Temperature Alarm

SystemOK System OK- No Active Alarms

ModuleInserted A Module has been inserted

ModuleRemoved A Module has been removed

ThermalCompActive Thermal Compensation is active

ThermalCompInactive Thermal compensation is de-activated

InternalTempAlarmSetInternal Temperature upper thresholdexceeded

InternalTempAlarmCleared Internal Temperature within limits

BatteryTempAlarmSetAt least one Battery Temperature exceededupper threshold

BatteryTempAlarmClear All Battery Temperatures within limits

LoginFailAdmin login failed due to wrongusername/password

LoginSuccess Admin login successful

Adminlogout Admin logout

AdminPwdChangeThe administrator level access password haschanged

IllegalConfigSubmit Config change submitted with invalid access

CfgChange Config change submitted

ClearEventHistory Clear Event History

SwDownloadNoReboot System software upgrade without reboot

SwDownloadAndReboot System Reboot due to software upgrade

SystemClockChange System clock update

ModuleAlarm Module Alarm

TrapOIDChange Change in OID

ThermalRunaway Thermal Runaway Alarm

BatteryDischargeTestAlarm Voltage dropped to BDT Alarm Setpoint

RingerAAlarm Ringer A Fail Alarm


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Trap Description

RingerBAlarm Ringer B Fail Alarm

SingleRingerAlarm Single Ringer Fail Alarm

MultipleRingerAlarm Multiple Ringer Fail Alarm

ThermalProbeAlarm Thermal Probe Missing Alarm

RingerCommAlarm Ringer Communication AlarmDistributionCommAlarm Distribution Communication Alarm

ConverterAlarm Single Converter Fail Alarm

MultipleConvFailAlarm Multiple Converter Fail Alarm

UnmappedAddressAlarm Unmapped I2C Address

ConfigErrorAlarm Configuration Error

DisplayFirmwareMismatchAlarm Display Firmware Mismatch

TrapBatteryRechgIlimitFailAlarm Battery Recharge Current Limit Fail

ConverterInputFailAlarm Converter Input Fail Alarm

SystemAlive Periodic Keep Alive Trap

Table 5 Valere Traps

8.3 SNMP Trap Monitoring

As Stated before, the Valere Power System may be managed by mostSNMP management systems. In addition a number of software packagesmay be used to simply monitor SNMP traps. Thus, with the Valere Powersystem properly configured, alerts may be sent to a monitoring location inreal time.

Although polling is not required to receive traps, it is recommended to detectthe controller state periodically. Excessive polling can have adverse effectson the controller. Therefore Valere recommends not polling the system more

than ever 30 seconds.

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