DESCRIPTION USERS GUIDE

SCU for NetSure 201, 501 and 701 Power Supply Systems

Emerson Network Power Energy Systems AB 2007 All rights reserved

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Contents
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1.1

General
Communication

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2
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4

Software functions
Control functions Supervision functions Alarm management Site status

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6 9 10 10

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3.1 3.2

Handling the SCU

Operation panel Menu tree structure

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Abbreviations used in this document

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General
SCU is a standard control unit used in DC power supply systems NetSure 201, 501 and 701. It communicates with the other units of the power supply system and manages alarm handling, data processing, voltage control, etc.

1.1

Communication

RS 232

Figure 1.

SCU with connection board.

1.1.1

Internal
The control- and the rectifier-units are equipped with LEDs that provide relevant information regarding system- and unit-status, and guide the service technician to the right unit in case of trouble. The display is graphical. It provides extensive information regarding system status and allows system parameters and setting to be checked and adjusted. The alarm events are classified into different alarm categories. Different alarm categories have different visual/audible alarm and alarm-call back activities.

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Alarm Category Red LED Yellow LED Critical Alarm ON Alarm Buzzer ON Alarm Call-back Yes Remark Call-back function enabled Call-back function enabled

Major Alarm

ON

ON

Yes

Observation Alarm No Alarm Table 1. OFF

ON OFF

OFF OFF

No No

SCU alarm categories.

The audible alarm is silenced if the user presses any key on SCU, if the fault that triggers the alarm is cleared or after 10 min (settable). The audible alarm can be disabled from a menu in the LCD display. The alarm LED stops emitting light if all the faults that trigger the alarm are cleared.

1.1.2

Input/output terminals
Eight configurable digital inputs are provided on the connector board placed above the SCU. The connections to the connector board are described in the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for the respective system. Eight potential free relay outputs are provided on the connector board. There are both closing and opening contacts on each output. Three of the relays are default configured and mapped to alarms of the following alarm severity: Relay 1 Opened: normal operation Closed: critical alarm (Critical) indicating that the power systems continued operation may be at risk and that the supply of the priority loads is, or might soon be affected. Immediate action is required. Opened: normal operation Closed: alarm (Major) indicating a failure that requires action when convenient from the point of view of workload. Opened: normal operation Closed: alarm (Observation), signalling that the power system does not perform to its maximum but that the loads are not affected. No action is required.

Relay 2

Relay 3

Each relay is individually configurable, using the graphical display. Any alarm signal available in the system can be connected to a relay output.

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1.1.3

Remote communication

Figure 2.

Remote communication.

The system supports the EEM protocol. This protocol supports active alarm management, which is to say that the system reports alarms automatically on occurrence. For communication with the EEM system an RS232 terminal is provided at the connector board front for direct connection or via a PSTN modem. See Figure 1.

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2.1
2.1.1

Software functions
Control functions
System voltage
The set voltage of the rectifiers is configurable from the SCU. In case temperature compensated battery charge is activated the voltage will be adjusted in accordance with the battery temperature.

2.1.2

Temperature compensated battery voltage

To compensate for some of the negative effects on batteries caused by high ambient temperatures, this function can be used. However, it requires connection of a temperature sensor. The function adds a correction term related to the temperature of the batteries to the nominal value of the system voltage. The degree of regulation can be set. The maximum influence, U of the function, is 2 V from the nominal system voltage. The temperature compensation is disabled if there is a rectifier communication failure, DC over/undervoltage or a low voltage disconnection.

U (V)
Uhigh Temp comp coeff (mV/C/string) Unom 0

Umax 2 V
50

100

Ulow

200

Tlower

Tnom

Tupper

Batt. Temp (C)

Figure 3.

Temperature compensated voltage control.

Unom: Nominal voltage (value at nominal temperature). Uhigh: Upper voltage level where compensation ends, 56.0 V. Ulow: Lower voltage level where compensation ends, 47.2 V.

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Tnom: Nominal temperature +20 C (no compensation is done at this temperature). Tupper: Upper temperature where compensation ends, +40C. Tlower: Lower temperature where compensation ends, 0C.

2.1.3

Battery boost charging

Boost charging voltage is used to reduce the charging time after a mains failure and to equalise the charge level of the batteries. The charging function can be initiated cyclically, automatically or manually. The battery manufacturers instructions for boost charging shall be observed. Start of charging When the battery charge current exceeds a preset value for 3 minutes or if the calculated battery capacity has decreased to a preset value (after a mains failure, for example), the charging function of the SCU is activated. A charging signal is sent from the SCU to the rectifiers to increase the voltage up to the battery charging level U3. Battery current limitation After a mains failure or when some battery cells are permanently damaged, the current to the batteries can be quite extensive. To avoid overheating or further damages to the battery, the SCU will limit the battery current to a preset level by limiting the charging voltage of the rectifiers. Should the battery current still exceed a higher preset value an alarm will be issued. Stop of charging When the charging current drops below a preset value a defined prolonged charging time is started before the charging is stopped and the voltage of the rectifiers returns to the float charging level (U1). For security there is a boost charging limit time that stops the charging after a preset time.
Voltage/Current
Tcharge

Stop of boost charging

Boost limit time

U2 U1 I4 I3 I2 I1 Start of fixed time duration Mains failure U2 = Charging voltage U1 = Battery float voltage I4= Charging current alarm I3= Fixed charging current I2 = Start of fixed boost charging duration I1 = Aut. boost start current Fixed time duration

Time

Figure 4.

Voltage course on mains failure and automatic boost charging.

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2.1.4

Very high battery temperature handling

If the battery temperature exceeds the very high battery temperature alarm level, the system voltage will be reduced to the defined voltage for this function.

2.1.5

Battery test
The battery test has three modes, short time test (requires two battery shunts), time test and stable current test. Battery tests can be started either manually or automatically at scheduled times for regular test of battery status. For manual battery tests as well as for cyclic battery tests the following parameters must be set: End voltage, Test time and Battery capacity discharge limit.

Figure 5.

Battery test diagram.

The battery tests follow the procedure described below: In time test mode, the output voltage of the rectifiers is reduced so that only the batteries power the load. If the batteries fail, the rectifiers will power the load. In stable current test mode, the output voltage of the rectifiers is reduced so that the batteries give the preset test current to the load. This test will continue until one of the following three situations occurs: The preset test time, see Figure 5, expires. The battery has passed the test. The battery voltage drops below the preset end voltage level (Uend) (Figure 5). The battery has not passed the test and the test is interrupted. The battery capacity drops below the preset Test end battery capacity. The battery has not passed the test and the test is interrupted. An alarm is issued in the system.

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After the test, the output voltage of the rectifiers will increase again so that the rectifiers feed the plant and charge the batteries.

2.1.6

Backup control
To prevent serious damage to the batteries during a long mains failure the loads can be disconnected by voltage-, or time-control, if LVD contactors are included. The software supports load disconnection in to two steps. First step is Normal load disconnection; second step is Prio load disconnection. Load reconnection is made automatically on the return of AC mains.

2.1.6.1

Voltage controlled disconnection

When the set voltage level is reached the backup batteries are disconnected from the selected loads.

2.1.6.2

Time controlled disconnection

When the set time has elapsed the backup batteries are disconnected from the selected loads.

2.2
2.2.1

Supervision functions
Fuse (circuit breaker) alarms
If a distribution or battery fuse (circuit breaker) that has a load connected has released due to overcurrent or short-circuit or has been removed/manually released, alarms are initiated.

2.2.2 2.2.3

Voltage alarms
One overvoltage and two undervoltage levels are supervised.

Battery temperature supervision

The battery temperature can be supervised by the means of a temperature sensor mounted on one battery cell. Alarms are provided in two steps in case of high temperature. There is also an alarm at low battery temperature.

2.2.4

Ambient temperature supervision

Alarms are provided in case of high or low ambient temperature.

2.2.5

Mains supervision
In case of mains failure from all rectifiers, the SCU detects it as a general mains failure.

2.2.6

Rectifier supervision
In case of mains or rectifier failure, alarms are sent to the SCU.
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2.3
2.3.2

Alarm managementAlarm severity

The severity of all predefined alarms can be set.

Incoming alarms
The digital alarm inputs can be configured regarding name, severity and polarity.

2.3.3

Outgoing alarms
The output alarm terminals can be configured by selecting the alarms with combinations in between them.

2.3.4

PLC alarms
Note: Can be configured with the optional software Power kit only. By using the boolan expressions AND and OR alarms can be configured to influent an outgoing alarm relay.

2.3.5

Security
All settings of the SCU can be password protected. There are three different levels of passwords that can be set and enabled/disabled via the LCD display. Password Level User Engineer Authority Set the parameters, control and operate the DC Power System User For common user Default Password 1 2

All the common users authorities, re- Engineer set the system parameters, re-set the password and change the system type.

Administrator All the engineers authorities, change Administrator 640275 the password, control the audible alarm volume, and browse the system parameters set through MC.

2.4

Site status
The software presents detailed information on measured data, alarms, alarm history, equipment data and site inventory.

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Handling the SCU

Only a person who is adequately trained and is authorized may change the values set in the SCU. The value settings can be made by using the keys and the display of the SCU.

3.1

Operation panel
The SCU has an LCD screen with backlight, function keys and indicator LEDs. For fixing the unit to the cabinet slot there is a handle with a locking latch.

O p e r a tio n in d ic a to r

P r o te c t io n in d ic a t o r A la r m in d ic a to r

LCD

F u n tio n k e y s H a n d le w ith la tc h

Figure 6.

SCU front panel.

3.1.1

LEDs
LED Operation Indicator (Green) Protection Indicator (Yellow) Alarm Indicator (Red) Table 2. Normal Status ON OFF OFF Abnormal Status OFF ON ON Cause No Power Supply DC Power has an observation alarm DC Power has a major alarm or critical alarm.

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3.1.2

Function keys
The keys are used to move through the display menus.

Key ESC ENT

Name of Key

Functions Press ESC and ENT together to reset SCU

Return Press this key to back to last Key menu. Enter key Up Down Left Right Press this key to go to next menu or validate the change made to a parameter setting.

These four arrow keys can be or to scroll Press through the menus or change used to change the value of a or to parameter: Press the value of a parameter. move the cursor to the paor to move the Press rameter to be changed and cursor in the screen. In Initial or to change press Screen, press or to the value of a parameter. adjust the contrast of LCD.

3.2
3.2.1

Menu tree structure

SCU initialising screen
After the SCU starts up, its LCD displays the following screen requiring the user to select language:

English

After the user selects the language, the LCD displays Waiting requiring the user to wait while SCU is initialising.

Waiting..

When ready, SCU displays Initial Screen with System Information:

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Figure 7.

Initial screen.

The system information is displayed in several screens that are reached by scrolling by the key. If no key of the SCU has been pressed for 8 minutes, the LCD will automatically display the initial screen with the system information and turn off its LCD backlight to protect the LCD screen. Pressing any key will turn on the LCD backlight.

3.2.2

Main menu screen

In any System Information Screen, press ENT key to enter Main Menu Screen. Main Menu Screen has 3 sub-menus that are Status, Maintenance and Settings respectively.

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Figure 8.

Main menu tree.

To reach the Maintenance or Settings menu a password is required. Note: If the text Need Manual Mode is indicated when entering the password, the system must be set to Mode: Manual in the menu Settings/Batt. Settings/Batt. Selection.

3.2.3

Status menu
In this menu information on the rectifier status, active alarms and alarm history can be selected. The SCU can display 50 active alarm information screens and up to 200 history alarms. The oldest history alarm will be deleted automatically if the total number of history alarms exceeds 200.

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3.2.4

Maintenance menu
Note: The system control function is only enabled when the battery management function is set to manual control mode.

After entering any level of password the user can control the battery charge/test and load disconnect functions manually. Each individual rectifier can also be controlled regarding its voltage/current and start/stop. Note: Be careful when using the low voltage disconnect function that may interrupt the operation of load!

Figure 9.

Maintenance menu.

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3.2.5

Settings menu

Figure 10.

Settings menu.

For configuring the SCU, see the document TABLE OF SET VALUES 3/1532-BMP 903 051 Uen.
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From these menus it is possible to configure alarm type and level for the output alarm relays and to activate the digital signal inputs. Furthermore the audible alarm can be blocked and the alarm history can be cleared.

3.2.5.2

Battery settings
From these menus all the battery management configurations are set. When setting the battery capacity it must be observed that the SCU regards an individual battery as the battery string(s) connected to one measuring shunt. As there normally is only one shunt in the system, it means that the value of the total battery capacity in the system should be used when configuring the battery settings. Note: The function Short test should be set to N (no), as it cannot be implemented in systems with a single battery shunt.

3.2.5.3

AC settings
From these menus the AC voltage alarm levels are set. Note: This function is not supported.

3.2.5.4

DC settings
From these menus the DC voltage and ambient temperature alarm levels are set.

3.2.5.5

Rectifier default settings

Individual rectifier output voltage and current limitation can be set from these menus. The individual values are used if the communication with the SCU fails. The walk-in (soft start), the fan speed and the high voltage shut down functions can also be configured from these menus.

3.2.5.6

System settings
System parameters like language, date, time, modem communication speed, password and system type are set in these menus.

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Abbreviations used in this document

AC DC EEM EMAS EXMG GSM LC LCD LED LVD PSMS PSTN PSU SCU Alternating Current Direct Current Emerson Energy Master ENERGY MASTER is a registered trademark of Emerson Network Power Energy Systems AB Energy Master Management Application Software, Unix based software for monitoring of Emerson Network Power equipment Energy Master exchange Manager, Windows based software for monitoring of Emerson Network Power equipment Global System for Mobile communication Local Computer Liquid Crystal Display Light Emitting Diode Low Voltage Disconnect Power Supply and environment Monitoring System Public Switched Telephony Network Power Supply Unit (AC/DC converter, rectifier) Standard Control Unit

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