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Access Power Solutions
Installation and Operation Guide

(APS6-300 and APS12-300 Series)
Issue: IPN 997-00012-49B
Issue Date: November 2007
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About This Guide

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About This Guide
Scope
This guide covers installation, operation and maintenance of Access Power Solutions (APS6300 and APS12-300 Series) DC power systems (APS), controlled by the SC200 system
controller.
Audience
This guide is intended for use by:
DC power system installers competent in:
installing and commissioning DC Power Systems
safe working practices for AC and DC powered equipment
the relevant local electrical safety regulations and wiring standards
DC power system operators and maintenance staff competent in:
operation of DC Power Systems
safe working practices for AC and DC powered equipment
Related Information
PowerManagerII Online Help
DCTools Online Help
SiteSure-3G Installation and Operation Guide IPN 997-00012-51
Reporting Problems with this Guide

Please use this email address to report any problems you find in this guide:
Powerware DC Product Marketing Communications
EMAIL:
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For Further Information and Technical Assistance

For further information and technical assistance see Worldwide Support on page 153.

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Table of Contents
About This Guide

Scope ........................................................................................................................................... i
Audience..................................................................................................................................... i
Related Information .................................................................................................................. i
Reporting Problems with this Guide ...................................................................................... i
For Further Information and Technical Assistance .............................................................. i
Chapter 1
General Description
Overview ................................................................................................................................... 1
Access Power Solutions DC Power Systems ........................................................................ 2
APS6 Models Front View................................................................................................................ 2
APS6 Models Rear View ................................................................................................................. 3
APS12 Models Front View.............................................................................................................. 4
APS12 Models Rear View ............................................................................................................... 5
Access Power Rectifiers (APR24-3G/APR48-3G) ................................................................ 6

SC200 System Controller ......................................................................................................... 6
Input/Output Board ....................................................................................................................... 7
Low Voltage Disconnect Options........................................................................................... 8

Connections............................................................................................................................... 9
Compatible Software ............................................................................................................. 10
Chapter 2
Preparation
Overview ................................................................................................................................. 11
Warnings ................................................................................................................................. 12
Inspecting the Equipment and Reporting Damage ........................................................... 14
Chapter 3
Installation
Overview ................................................................................................................................. 15
Installation Tasks.................................................................................................................... 16
Task 1 - Check the AC Supply and Earthing ...................................................................... 16
Task 2 - Customize APS......................................................................................................... 19
Task 3 - Connect the AC Supply Cable(s) ........................................................................... 22
Task 4 - Mount the APS in the Rack..................................................................................... 24
Task 5 - Connect the DC Load and Battery Cables ............................................................ 25
Task 6 - Install the Batteries .................................................................................................. 27
Task 7 - Mount the Battery Temperature Sensor ............................................................... 27
Task 8 - Connect External Input/Output Cabling (if required)....................................... 28
Task 9 - Connect Additional Input/Output (if required) ................................................. 30
Task 10 - Connect to the AC Supply Point.......................................................................... 30
Installation Completed .......................................................................................................... 31
Chapter 4
Start-Up
Overview ................................................................................................................................. 33
Start-Up Tasks......................................................................................................................... 34
Task 1 - Inserting the Rectifiers ............................................................................................ 34
Task 2 - Pre-Power-Up Checklist ......................................................................................... 35
Task 3 - Applying AC Power................................................................................................ 36
Task 4 - Configuring the DC Power System ....................................................................... 36
Task 5 - Applying DC Power to Battery and Load ............................................................ 37
Start-Up Completed ............................................................................................................... 38

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Chapter 5
SC200 Operation
Overview ................................................................................................................................. 39
Configuration File .................................................................................................................. 40
Backup and Restore....................................................................................................................... 40
Starting the SC200 .................................................................................................................. 41

SC200 Operation using the Keypad and Screen................................................................. 41
Soft Keys ......................................................................................................................................... 42
Navigation Keys ............................................................................................................................ 42
Main Menu Navigation................................................................................................................. 43
Changing a Configuration Setting using the Keypad............................................................... 44
Keypad Access Security................................................................................................................ 44
Display Settings ............................................................................................................................. 45
Display Time-out ........................................................................................................................... 45
Alarm Indicators............................................................................................................................ 45
SC200 Operation Using a PC/Laptop ................................................................................. 46

SC200 Identity Information................................................................................................... 48
SC200 Internal Clock.............................................................................................................. 48
SC200 Firmware Upgrade ..................................................................................................... 49
Chapter 6
System Operation
Overview ................................................................................................................................. 51
Voltage Control....................................................................................................................... 52
Float Voltage .................................................................................................................................. 53
Active Voltage Control (AVC) ..................................................................................................... 53
Battery Current Limit (BCL)......................................................................................................... 54
Battery Test..................................................................................................................................... 55
Equalize........................................................................................................................................... 57
Fast Charge..................................................................................................................................... 58
Temperature Compensation ........................................................................................................ 59
Rectifiers .................................................................................................................................. 60
Identify............................................................................................................................................ 62
Rectifier Shutdown........................................................................................................................ 62
Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD)............................................................................................ 63

System Alarms ........................................................................................................................ 66
System Overload Alarm ............................................................................................................... 68
Generator Start Option .......................................................................................................... 69

Input/Output (I/O) ............................................................................................................... 70
Identify an I/O Board ................................................................................................................... 70
Analog System Values .................................................................................................................. 71
Analog Inputs................................................................................................................................. 71
System States.................................................................................................................................. 72
Digital Inputs ................................................................................................................................. 72
Digital Outputs .............................................................................................................................. 73
Data Logging........................................................................................................................... 74
Chapter 7
Communications
Overview ................................................................................................................................. 77
Communications Options ..................................................................................................... 78
Direct (USB) Communications ............................................................................................. 78
Ethernet Communications .................................................................................................... 78
PSTN Modem Communications .......................................................................................... 82
GSM Modem Communications............................................................................................ 85
Communications Security ..................................................................................................... 87
Serial Communications (USB/RS232/Ethernet) Security ........................................................ 88
Web Access Security...................................................................................................................... 89
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Maintenance
Overview ................................................................................................................................. 91
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................... 92
Replacing a Rectifier .............................................................................................................. 99
Replacing or Adding a Load MCB..................................................................................... 100
Replacing the System Controller........................................................................................ 101
Replacing the Input/Output Board ................................................................................... 104
Battery Disposal and Recycling.......................................................................................... 108
Appendix A
Equipment and Tools

Safety Equipment ........................................................................................................................ 109
Essential Tools.............................................................................................................................. 109
Recommended Tools................................................................................................................... 109
Spare Parts............................................................................................................................. 110

Standard Torque Settings .................................................................................................... 111
Appendix B
Appendix C
Specifications
Connector Pin-outs
Connector Pin-outs............................................................................................................... 117
I/O Board Connector Pin-outs ........................................................................................... 119
Appendix D
SC200 Mappings
I/O Board Mapping ............................................................................................................. 123
Digital Output (Relay) Activation...................................................................................... 125
Appendix E
Appendix F
Appendix G
Appendix H
Appendix I
Alarm Descriptions
System Event Types
Transient Protection
Earth Bonding
Commissioning
Analog Inputs ....................................................................................................................... 138
System Controls.................................................................................................................... 140
System Alarms ...................................................................................................................... 145
Digital Inputs ........................................................................................................................ 149
Digital Outputs (Relays)...................................................................................................... 149
Commissioning Completed ................................................................................................ 150
Equipment Incident Report

Worldwide Support
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Access Power Rectifiers (APR24-3G/APR48-3G)
SC200 System Controller
Low Voltage Disconnect Options
Connections
Compatible Software
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APS6 Models Front View
"AC Rating Label
4DC Common load terminals
#APR-3G Series rectifier (see details on page 6)
5Voltage Feed Module with connector for
$SC200 system controller (see details on page 6)

%AC Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCBs) (if fitted)
!AC MCB cover
&AC earth conductor connection point (see
connection details on page 22)
3DC Common battery terminals
optional SiteSure-3G I/O module
'Load and battery cable tie rod

(DC Distribution with:
Up to 16 Load Miniature Circuit Breakers
(MCBs). See Note 1.
Up to 4 Battery Miniature Circuit Breakers
(MCBs)
)DC Distribution cover

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APS6 Models Rear View
"AC cable entry gland
!Up to 16 Load Miniature Circuit Breakers
#I/O Board (see details on page 7)

$Optional battery disconnect Low Voltage
Disconnect (LVD) (see details on page 8)
(MCBs). See Note 1.
&Up to 4 Battery Miniature Circuit Breakers

(MCBs)
%Optional (low priority) load disconnect Low

Voltage Disconnect (LVD) (see details on page
8)
Notes:
1
If a load disconnect LVD is fitted then load MCB positions 1-8 are for low priority loads
and MCB positions 9-16 are for high priority loads. For more details see Low Voltage
Disconnect Option on page 8.
Optional 19" rack mount top cover (IPN 621-08917-15) not shown.
AC supply cord(s) may be pre-fitted.

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"AC Rating Label
4DC Common battery terminals
#APR-3G Series rectifier, 48V only (see details
5DC Common load terminals
on page 6)
$SC200 system controller (see details on page 6)

%AC Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCBs) (if fitted)
for bottom rectifier shelf
!AC MCB covers

&AC Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCBs) (if fitted)
for top rectifier shelf
'Load and battery cable tie rod

(DC Distribution with:
Up to 16 Load Miniature Circuit Breakers
(MCBs). See Note 1.
Up to 4 Battery Miniature Circuit Breakers
(MCBs)
)DC Distribution cover
3AC earth conductor connection point for top

rectifier shelf (see connection details on page
22)

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"AC cable entry glands for top and bottom

rectifier shelves
#I/O Board (see details on page 7)

$Voltage Feed Module with connector for
optional SiteSure-3G I/O module
%Optional battery disconnect Low Voltage
Disconnect (LVD) (see details on page 8)
!Optional (low priority) load disconnect Low

Voltage Disconnect (LVD) (see details on page
8)
&Up to 4 Battery Miniature Circuit Breakers

(MCBs)
3Up to 16 Load Miniature Circuit Breakers

(MCBs). See Note 1.
Notes:
1
If a load disconnect LVD is fitted then load MCB positions 1-8 are for low priority loads
and MCB positions 9-16 are for high priority loads. For more details see Low Voltage
Disconnect Option on page 8.
Optional 19" rack mount top cover (IPN 621-08917-15) not shown.
AC supply cord(s) may be pre-fitted.
DC inter-shelf connection cables (from rectifier shelves to DC distribution) not shown for
clarity.

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Access Power Rectifiers (APR24-3G/APR48-3G)

Powerware Access Power Solutions APS6 models can be fitted with either 24V or 48V Access
Power Rectifiers (APR24-3G/APR48-3G).
Powerware Access Power Solutions APS12 models can be fitted with 48V Access Power
Rectifiers (APR48-3G) only.
All rectifiers are fan-cooled and hot-pluggable.
See Specifications on page 113 for further information.
"Power On LED (Green)

#Minor Alarm LED (Yellow)
$Major Alarm LED (Red)
%Serial Number label
!Retaining Screw. Tighten to 1.5Nm (13.3
inch-pounds).
See Troubleshooting on page 92 for details of rectifier alarms.
SC200 System Controller

The SC200 system controller is an advanced control and monitoring solution which provides
a full suite of advanced communications options, including built-in Ethernet interface, Web
server, and SNMP agent.
Alarm notifications may be by SNMP traps, SMS text messaging, dial-out to PowerManagerII
remote monitoring software, or relay contact closures.

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"Power on LED (green)
#Minor alarm LED (yellow)
RXP
YS11
!Soft keys (2)

&Navigation keys (4)
(red)
%Color LCD display

$Critical/Major alarm LED
3USB 1.1 connector (12Mb/s)
4Retaining screw (under

cover)
RS232
XS1
5Ethernet connector and

status LEDs
'RS232 connector
XS31
(Power and system

communications connector
The SC200 is supplied pre-configured with either a default configuration file, or with one
factory customized for a particular application. Some configuration file changes can be made
with the keypad, or all settings can be changed via a PC connected to the USB interface (see
details on page 40).
For connector pin-outs see details on page 117. See Troubleshooting on page 92 for details of
SC200 alarms.
Input/Output Board
The input/output (I/O) board provides the I/O interfaces and connections for the SC200
system controller.
The I/O board includes a range of sense inputs for DC power system control and
monitoring. It also allows real time data collection from building services and other external
devices, and relay outputs for alarm signals or control of external devices.
The I/O functions are:
Sensors:
Current - 3, Bus voltage - 1, Temperature - 2
Input/Output:
Digital inputs: 4 pre-defined system functions, 6 user-defined

Relay outputs: 6 (one also used as Monitor OK alarm)
LVD contactor outputs: 2
For input and output specifications see details on page 114. For connector pin-outs see details
on page 119.

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XH15A
COM
NO
NC
COM
NO
NC
XH15B
COM
NO
NC
COM
NO
NC
COM
NO
NC
COM
NO
NC
0V
D3
0V
D2
0V
D1
0V
D6
0V
D5
0V
D4
RY6 RY5
XH21 XH20
RY4 RY3
XH19 XH18
RY2 RY1
XH17 XH16

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XH5

4
2
1
XH9
XH4
1
YH3
1
XH7
XH12
4
XH6
8
YH11
8
8
1 2
"Bus voltage sense input - XH9
5LVD power input connector - XH8
#Power/Comms OK LED (green)
'Power and RXP comms input - YH11
$Digital inputs D1-D6 (6 user defined) - XH15A,
(Current sense inputs (3) - XH6
XH15B
%Digital (relay) outputs RY1-RY6 (6) - XH16XH21
)Temperature sense inputs (2) - XH7

*Battery mid-point monitoring sense inputs - XH12
(future option)
!LVD2 status LED (green)

&LVD2 control connector - XH5
3LVD1 status LED (green)
+DC power system digital inputs (4 pre-defined:

Load Fuse Fail, Battery Fuse Fail, AC Distribution
Fan Fail, AC Distribution MOV Fail) - YH3
4LVD1 control connector - XH4
See Troubleshooting on page 92 for details of I/O board LED signals.
Low Voltage Disconnect Options

Single or dual optional Low Voltage Disconnects (LVD) are available for the Access Power
Solutions (APS6-300 and APS12-300 Series). See diagram on page 3 (APS6 models) or
diagram on page 5 (APS12 models) for location. These are connected as a battery disconnect
(single LVD) or low priority load/battery disconnect (dual LVD).
For information on operation refer to Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD) on page 63.

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Connections
The following diagram shows the connections between the SC200, the I/O board, the other
DC power system components and external devices.
"SC200 system controller
'Connection to DC common bus
#I/O board
(Connection to DC live bus
$Voltage feed module
)Communications to rectifiers
%USB communications to local PC or laptop
*DC power system digital inputs (Load Fuse Fail,
!Ethernet communications via an IP network

&RS232 communications via an external
modem
Battery Fuse Fail, AC Distribution Fan Fail, AC

Distribution MOV Fail)
+Connections to battery mid-points (4) - future

option
3Digital relay outputs (6) to external devices

and/or alarm indication system
4Digital inputs (6) from external switches or

relay contacts
5Connection to additional I/O board(s) and/or
,Connection to temperature sensors (2)

-Connection to current sensors (3)
.Optional LVD1 contactor and auxiliary switch
/Optional LVD2 contactor and auxiliary switch
SiteSure-3G I/O module(s)
For connector pin-outs see details on page 119. For input and output specifications see details
on page 113.

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Compatible Software
The following software is compatible with the SC200 system controller:
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DCTools Configuration Software. Latest version is available free from

www.powerware.com/downloads.
PowerManagerII Remote Control and Monitoring Software. Contact your Powerware

DC product supplier or Eaton for further information (refer to Worldwide Support on
page 153).

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Inspecting the Equipment and Reporting Damage
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Warnings
This section contains important warnings. Read these warnings before installing or operating
a Powerware Access Power Solutions DC power system.
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Electrical Safety
Powerware Access Power Solutions (APS6-300 and APS12-300 Series) DC power systems must
be mounted in an enclosed cabinet that meets safety and fire enclosure requirements as specified
in AS/NZS 60950.1 and EN 60950-1.
The DC power system may be powered from multiple AC sources. All AC power sources must
be isolated before internally servicing the equipment.
The DC power system MCBs are not a disconnect device. The APS DC power system must be
connected to a suitable upstream AC supply disconnect device such as Miniature Circuit
Breaker(s) (MCB) or fuses. This device must isolate both the phase and neutral conductors in
single-phase and three-phase connections, unless the neutral conductor is clearly identified.
If the DC power system is to be installed in a location where the ambient temperature may rise
above 50C (122F), then V105 rated cable must be used for all connections.
The DC power system is not compatible with IT (Impedance Terra) AC power distribution
topologies. For advice refer to Worldwide Support on page 153.
A registered electrician (or suitably qualified person) must check the integrity of the installed
cabling, BEFORE the DC power system is powered up.
Tasks must be performed in the sequence documented in this guide.
Location and Environment
An APS DC power system must be installed in a restricted access location.

For ease of access and to maintain optimum system cooling observe the clearances stated on
page 24.
Dust build-up within the DC power system may cause premature failure. In dusty environments
filter the ventilation air entering the equipment room. Ensure regular cleaning of the air filters.
Do not allow water or any foreign object to enter the DC power system. Do not place objects
containing liquid on top of or near the unit.
Flooded cell and VRLA lead acid batteries can emit explosive gases and must be installed with
adequate ventilation. Refer to the battery manufacturer or supplier for advice on minimum
ventilation levels.
Reverse Polarity
Always check that the battery cables have been terminated to the correct system polarity
BEFORE connecting the batteries or closing the battery disconnect device. Connecting batteries
to the DC power system with incorrect system polarity will damage the rectifiers and void all
warranty claims.
Hazardous Energy Levels
Rectifiers and batteries contain hazardous energy levels. Only personnel trained and
experienced in DC power systems are to service this equipment.
Always use insulated tools.

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Batteries
The plastic cases of batteries installed in Powerware DC power system racks must have a
flammability rating of UL 94-V2 or better.
Flooded cell lead acid batteries must be installed in a battery room. Do not install flooded lead
acid batteries in a Powerware DC power system rack.
Flooded cell and VRLA lead acid batteries can emit explosive gases and must be installed with
adequate ventilation. Refer to the battery manufacturer or supplier for advice on minimum
ventilation levels.
Do not wear a synthetic dust-coat or overalls. Synthetic fabrics can hold static electric charge that
create sparks during discharge.
Remove rings, wristwatch and other metal jewelry that might be exposed to battery terminals,
before installing batteries.
Batteries are powerful sources of energy and present a potential electrical shock and energy
hazard. The energy hazard is always present, even if the batteries are not connected. Avoid short
circuiting terminals of opposite polarity.
Always use insulated tools.

Do not drop tools, loose cables or metal objects onto intercell connections or terminals of
opposite polarity.
Only terminate cables and interconnecting bars after confirming that the termination will not
create a short circuit.
Always tighten battery terminal bolts according to the battery manufacturers specification.
Failing to do so can cause erratic battery performance, possible damage to the battery, and/or
personal injury.
There is a risk of electric shock if a battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

Dispose of batteries according to the instructions on page 108.
Rectifiers
Do not place tools, loose cables or metal objects (such as interconnecting bars) on top of batteries.
Do not install the rectifiers until the room has been cleaned and is dust free.
To reduce the risk of electric shock and maintain optimum system cooling, always cover empty
rectifier slots with blanking panels.
To avoid electrical shock, do not place hands inside the rectifier magazine.
Rectifier cases may exceed 100C (212F), especially after prolonged operation. Use suitable
gloves when removing a rectifier from the magazine.
Do not attempt to disassemble faulty rectifiers. Return them (in their original packaging) with a
copy of the Equipment Incident Report on page 151.
Ensure that any upstream Residual Current Devices (RCDs) are appropriately rated for the
rectifiers' maximum earth leakage current (see Specifications on page 113 for value).
DC Distribution(s)
The DC Common of the DC power system can be connected to earth (ground). If this connection
is made all of the following conditions must be met:
Your equipment and the DC power system must be located within the same premises.
No switching or disconnecting devices are allowed in the conductor between the DC
common line and the point of connection to the earth electrode conductor.
Refer to Connecting the DC Output to Earth on page 19 for further information.
For installations in the United States, Listed compression connectors must be used to terminate
Listed field-wired conductors where required. For all installations, use the appropriate
connector for the conductor size as specified by the connector manufacturer. And use only the
connector manufacturer's recommended tooling or tooling approved for that connector.
Follow all applicable local and national rules and regulations when making field connections.
Tighten all electrical connections to the torques stated in this guide or on the manufacturer's
label.
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Servicing
The DC power system contains hazardous voltages and hazardous energy levels. Do not
attempt to disassemble or service the unit if you are not qualified.
EMC Compliance
This Powerware product ("the equipment") has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
The equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions in this installation guide, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will
not occur in a particular installation.
If the equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications to the equipment not approved by Eaton Corporation could void the
FCC authority to operate the equipment.
Inspecting the Equipment and Reporting Damage

Unpack the equipment and inspect it carefully for possible damage that may have occurred
while in transit.
Report any damage immediately, using a copy of the Equipment Incident Report on page
151.
Keep the original packaging and use it if any equipment needs to be returned for replacement or
repair.
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Task 1 - Check the AC Supply and Earthing
16
Task 2 - Customize APS
19
Task 3 - Connect the AC Supply Cable(s)
22
Task 4 - Mount the APS in the Rack
24
Task 5 - Connect the DC Load and Battery Cables
25
Task 6 - Install the Batteries
27
Task 7 - Mount the Battery Temperature Sensor
27
Task 8 - Connect External Input/Output Cabling (if required)
28
Task 9 - Connect Additional Input/Output (if required)
30
Task 10 - Connect to the AC Supply Point
30
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Installation Tasks
Before starting the installation, review the following information:
Required Equipment and Tools on page 109
Warnings and Cautions on page 12
Inspecting the Equipment and Reporting Damage on page 14
Complete the Installation tasks in the following order:

Task Description
Reference
Check the AC Supply and Earthing
See details on page 16
Customize the APS
Connect the AC Supply Cable
Mount the APS in the Rack
Connect the DC Load and Battery Cables
Install the Batteries
Mount the Battery Temperature Sensor
Connect External Input/Output Cabling (if required)
Connect Additional Input/Output (if required)
See details
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Connect to the AC Supply Point
For installation of external communications refer to Communications Options on page 78.
Task 1 - Check the AC Supply and Earthing

It is important that the AC supply for the Access Power Solutions DC power system includes
the correct levels of protection.
Step 1 - Check transient voltage protection at the site
1
Confirm that there is a transient protection plan (compliant with IEC

61643-12) for the site.
For more information refer to Transient Protection on page 131.
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Step 2 - Check high AC voltage protection at the site
1
Check if the AC voltage is expected to exceed 275V (L-N).
If so, then it is strongly recommended that an external high voltage

protection unit (HVPU) be installed. This will automatically disconnect
the AC at high voltage and reconnect it at normal voltage.
Install the HVPU as in the following diagram.
Connect the High VAC alarm output to one of the Digital Inputs on the
I/O board (see diagram on page 7 for location).
The High VAC alarm signal lines must be isolated from the AC supply
by a voltage-free relay contact.
YH3
"AC supply
!DC power system
#Primary transient protection devices
&I/O board
$High voltage protection unit with alarm
3SC200 system controller
output
%Secondary transient protection devices
4Rectifiers
(MOVs)
Step 3 - Check the type of AC supply, disconnect device and RCDs

1
Check the type of AC supply. Only the types of AC supply listed in

Task 3 on page 22 are suitable for the APS.
Only use a two-phase or three-phase (L-L) AC supply if referenced to
earth, or a protection system is in place so that the phase-earth voltage
cannot exceed the rating of the rectifier.
Check that the APS will be connected to a suitable upstream AC

disconnect device such as Miniature Circuit Breaker(s) (MCB) or fuses.
Check the disconnect device will isolate both the phase and neutral
conductors in single-phase and three-phase connections, unless the
neutral conductor is clearly identified.
Check that any Residual Current Devices (RCD) upstream of the APS
are rated for the maximum earth leakage current of the rectifiers. If
necessary, install higher rated RCD(s).
The maximum earth leakage current of Access Power Rectifiers is given
in the Specifications on page 113.

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Step 4 - Check AC Discrimination
Each rectifier has two internal fast-acting fuses. Under certain internal fault
conditions these fuses will blow.
If there is insufficient discrimination between these fuses and any upstream
AC supply-disconnect device then the upstream AC supply-disconnect
device will operate before a rectifier fuse blows. This will disconnect the
AC supply to all rectifiers.
1
Check the time-current (tripping) curve(s) of all AC supply-disconnect

device(s) upstream of the APS with the following curve for the rectifier
fuses.
Refer to the manufacturer's data for tripping curves.
Time-Current
Curve (minimum
and maximum) for
APR-3G internal
fuses (IEC 60127-2).
Source: Schurter SP
5x20 Pigtail data
sheet.
2
No action is required if the time-current curves of the upstream AC

supply-disconnect devices are entirely to the right of the curves for the
rectifier fuses.
If the curve of an upstream AC supply-disconnect device crosses the

curve for the rectifier fuse there may not be adequate discrimination.
If necessary, replace the upstream AC supply-disconnect device to
achieve adequate discrimination. Or, contact your Powerware DC
product supplier for advice (refer to Worldwide Support on page 153).
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Step 5 - Check the earthing arrangements at the site
Confirm that all earths are brought together at one "star" point so that surge
currents cannot flow in "earth loops" and create large voltages.
For more information refer to Transient Protection on page 131.
Procedure complete
Task 2 - Customize APS

Step 1 - Check polarity
The APS can be configured for either positive earth or negative earth
operation.
1
Remove top cover if fitted.
Check the polarity label on the DC Common bus bar(s).

(+) on the common bar(s) indicates positive earth. (-) indicates negative
earth.
If the polarity of the APS matches the equipment at the site then no
further action is required.
If the polarity of the APS is not correct for the equipment to be powered
then contact your Powerware DC product supplier for advice (refer to
Worldwide Support on page 153).
Step 2 - Check position of mounting brackets

APSs are pre-assembled with 19-inch rack-mounting brackets as shown in
the following diagram. If required, the brackets can be moved to alternative
positions to reduce the effective depth of the unit.
Rack-mounting brackets are also available for use in 23-inch wide racks.
1
Remove top cover if fitted.
Undo the two screws holding each bracket.
Refit the brackets at the required location. Tighten the screws.

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"Rack-mounting bracket (available for 19-
#Alternative bracket mounting positions
inch and 23-inch wide racks)
Step 3 - Install Load circuit breakers (if required)

If the Load circuit breakers are already fitted then ignore this task.
The current rating of the MCBs must be derated to 80%.
1
Remove the DC Distribution front cover and top cover (if fitted).
Fit the load MCBs onto the load tooth-comb bus (start at the right-hand
end) and clip onto the DIN rail. Tighten the bottom MCB terminals.
Cut the load fuse fail detect wires (from the

fuse fail alarm board on the APS) to the
correct length to reach the MCBs.
There is one load fuse fail detect wire for
each load MCB. These wires are thinner
than the battery fuse fail detect wires.
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Connect the wires to the top terminals of the

MCBs and tighten terminal to hold the wire
in place.
Fit MCB blanks to cover any unused

positions.
Switch OFF all MCBs.

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"Load MCB
#Load fuse fail detect
wire from fuse fail
alarm board.
Installation
Step 4 - Install Battery circuit breakers (if required)
If the Battery circuit breakers are already fitted then ignore this task.
1
Place the battery MCBs side-by-side (see following diagram).
Use the battery fuse fail detect loop wire to connect the auxiliary
switches in series.
Use the auxiliary switch terminals that will be closed when the MCB is
ON.
Fit the MCBs onto the battery tooth-comb bus (at the right hand end)
and clip onto the DIN rail.
Tighten the bottom MCB terminals.
Connect the battery fuse fail detect wires to the MCB auxiliary switches
(see following diagram). Tighten the terminals.
Fit MCB blanks to cover any unused positions.

"Battery MCBs (front view)
#Auxiliary switches
$Fuse fail detect loop wire
%Battery fuse fail detect
wires
Step 5 - Check if the APS AC and DC earths are bonded

There are two options: AC and DC earths bonded or separated.
1
Check if the APS AC and DC earths are bonded:
Remove top cover (if fitted).
If the AC-DC earth link screw (at one end of the DC common bar) is
visible (see following diagram) then the AC and DC earths are
bonded. This is the recommended, factory standard arrangement.
If the screw is not visible then the AC and DC earths are separated.
If the arrangement of the AC and DC earths is as required, no further

action is required.
If the arrangement of the AC and DC earths is not as required, follow

the procedure in Earth Bonding on page 135.

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"AC-DC earth link screw

#Stand-off
$DC common bar
%Common bus
Procedure complete
Task 3 - Connect the AC Supply Cable(s)

Ignore this task if the APS has pre-fitted AC cord(s).
For APS12 models only, repeat the following steps for the second rectifier shelf.
If the APS DC power system is to be installed in a location where the ambient

temperature may rise above 50C (122F), then V105 rated cable must be used for
the AC connections.
Step 1 - Check AC rating of the APS

Refer to the diagram on page 2 or the diagram on page 4 for location of AC
Rating label.
AC source
Voltage (nominal)*
1-phase (L), neutral (N) and Protective Earth 220-240V phase-neutral

(PE)
2-phase (L1/L2) and Protective Earth (PE)
208V phase-phase
3-phase (L1/L2/L3), neutral (N) and

Protective Earth (PE)
220-240V phase-neutral
3-phase (L1/L2/L3) and Protective Earth

(PE)
208V phase-phase
AC MCB
(if fitted)
1-pole
2-pole
(linked)
3-pole
3-pole
(linked)
*Refer to the Specifications on page 113 for the AC voltage range and AC
input current.
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Step 2 - Remove AC MCB cover to access AC MCBs and/or terminals
See diagram on page 2 or the diagram on page 4 for cover location.
Step 3 - Prepare the AC supply cable

1
Select AC supply cable to suit the AC

supply source, the maximum AC current
(as noted in the Specifications on page 113)
and in accordance with the local wiring
regulations.
Route the AC supply cable from the AC

supply point through to the front of the
rack to the APS.
Do not terminate at the AC supply point
at this stage.
At the APS end, cut the conductors to suit

the positions of the terminals and/or AC
MCB(s).
Ensure the earth conductor is 30-50mm
(1 - 2 inches) longer than the longest
phase or neutral conductor.
"Rack cabinet
#Proposed position of
APS
$AC cable from supply

point (top or bottom
entry into rack as
required).
Step 4 - Terminate the earth conductor at APS

1
Position the APS in front of the rack.
Pass the AC supply cable through the AC cable entry gland.
Terminate the earth conductor with an M6 crimp lug.

Ensure the ferrule of the crimp lug covers all strands of wire.
Connect the earth conductor to the earth termination point next to the
AC cable entry gland (see diagram on page 2 or diagram on page 4).
Step 5 - Terminate the conductor(s) at MCBs (if fitted)

Ignore this step if AC MCB(s) are not fitted.
Connect the phase conductor(s) to the MCB(s) and the neutral conductor (if
fitted) to the adjacent terminal block.
Connect according to the labels fitted to the MCBs and neutral terminal
block.

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Step 6 - Terminate the conductor(s) at terminal blocks (no MCBs fitted)
Ignore this step if AC MCB(s) are fitted.
1
If the AC supply is 1-phase or 2-phase (L1/L2) then loop together the

three live (L) terminal blocks.
Connect the phase conductor(s) and the neutral conductor (if fitted) to
the terminal block.
Connect according to the labels fitted to the terminal blocks.
Step 7 - Check terminations, secure cables and test insulation

1
Check all terminations are correct and are tightened.
Tighten the AC cable entry gland to ensure there is no strain on the

terminals. Secure the cable with cable ties.
Replace the AC MCB cover or AC terminal cover.
Test the insulation resistance of the conductors according to local AC

wiring regulations.
Procedure complete
Task 4 - Mount the APS in the Rack

Step 1 - Check clearances
APSs require the following minimum clearances:
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Front Clearance - 600mm (24") for access and unrestricted air intake.
Rear Clearance - 50mm (2) from back of rack, other equipment and
cables to allow air escape route for optimum system cooling.
Top Clearance - 1U (44.45mm / 1") minimum from other equipment

in the rack. Recommended for access to cable terminations.

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Step 2 - Fit cage nuts
Fit cage nuts in the correct positions to match the screw holes in the APS
rack mounting brackets.
Step 3 - Mount the APS

1
Carefully feed the AC supply cable or cord(s) into the rack.
Lift the APS to the correct position in the rack.

A suitable mechanical support or a second person must support the
weight of the APS.
Attach the APS using four rack mounting screws. Tighten the screws.
Procedure complete
Task 5 - Connect the DC Load and Battery Cables
If the APS DC power system is to be installed in a location where the ambient

temperature may rise above 50C (122F), then V105 rated cable must be used for
the DC load and battery connections.
Step 1 - Remove covers

1
Remove the distribution front cover.
Remove the top cover (if fitted).

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Step 2 - Connect battery cables
Always check that the battery cables have been terminated to the correct system
polarity BEFORE connecting the batteries or closing the battery disconnect device.
Connecting batteries to the system with incorrect system polarity will void all
warranty claims.
Select battery cable to suit the maximum battery current and voltage
drop requirements.
Route the battery cables to the APS.

If the optional top cover is used then route the cables under the cable tie
rod.
Terminate the battery common cable(s) with an M8 crimp lug.
Connect the battery common cable(s) on the common bar at the battery
termination points. Tighten according to the Standard Torque Settings
on page 111.
Terminate the battery live cable(s) at the battery MCB(s). Tighten the
terminals.
Step 3 - Connect load cables

1
Select load cable to suit the DC load currents and voltage drop
requirements.
Route the load cables to the APS.

If the optional top cover is used then route the cables under the cable tie
rod.
Terminate the load common cable(s) with an M6 crimp lug.
Connect the load common cable(s) on the common bar at the load
termination points. Tighten according to the Standard Torque Settings
on page 111.
Terminate the load live cable(s) at the load MCB(s).

Ensure that the fuse fail detection wires are properly terminated as
shown in the following diagram.
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Tighten the MCB terminal(s).
"Load MCB
#Load live cable
$Fuse fail detection wire (connected to
fuse fail alarm board)
Step 4 - Check terminations, secure cables and test insulation

1
Secure the cables with cable ties to the cable tie rod to ensure there will
be no strain on the terminals.
Test the insulation resistance of the cables.
Procedure complete
Task 6 - Install the Batteries
Always check that the battery cables have been terminated to the correct system
polarity BEFORE connecting the batteries or closing the battery disconnect device.
Connecting batteries to the system with incorrect system polarity will void all
warranty claims.
Because of the wide range of battery types and sizes available, battery installation in not
included in this guide. Always install batteries according to the battery manufacturer's
and/or supplier's instructions.
Task 7 - Mount the Battery Temperature Sensor

The DC power system is supplied with a battery temperature sensor and standard 2m (6.5
feet) long cable, already connected to the IOBGP input/output (I/O) board.
If required, longer cables are available (refer to Worldwide Support on page 153) or you can
make up your own. We recommend a maximum cable length of 20m (65 feet) because of
noise considerations.
The battery temperature sensor measures the ambient temperature around the batteries and
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The best location for the battery temperature sensor is in the middle of the battery stand
above the batteries.
To avoid false readings do not:
Place the sensor on a battery case.
Attach the sensor to battery cables, terminals or interconnecting bars.
Expose the sensor to direct sunlight or air movements from air-conditioning systems or
open windows.
Run the sensor cable along AC power cables.
Task 8 - Connect External Input/Output Cabling (if required)

The APS is fitted with an input/output (I/O) board. This provides a number of digital inputs
and digital outputs (relays). Refer to Input/Output Board on page 7 for details of how the
I/O board can control and monitor external devices.
If no external devices are to be connected then ignore this task.
Step 1 - Access the I/O board
Remove the top cover (if fitted).
Step 2 - Terminate the cabling

1
Route the cabling through the access hole to the terminal blocks on the I/O
board.
Leave a loop of at least 300mm (12") of cable to allow the I/O board to be
withdrawn with the wires attached.
Visually check the cable for damage.
Test the insulation and continuity of the cabling.
Terminate the cabling as in the following diagrams.

For alarm relay and digital input specifications see Specifications on page 113.
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Use cable ties to secure the cable and prevent strain on the connector.

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"External
input/output
connectors on I/O
board
#External
input/output cable
$Minimum 300mm
(12") loop
XH15A
COM
NO
NC
COM
NO
NC
XH15B
COM
NO
NC
COM
NO
NC
COM
NO
NC
COM
NO
NC
0V
D3
0V
D2
0V
D1
0V
D6
0V
D5
0V
D4
RY6 RY5
XH21 XH20
RY4 RY3
XH19 XH18
RY2 RY1
XH17 XH16
4
XH5
1
4
2
1
XH9
XH4
1
YH3
1
XH7
XH12
4
XH6
8
XH1
8
8
1 2
"Digital input terminals (push-connect

type).
#Alarm relay (digital output) terminals (push-connect

type).
Step 3 - Refit top cover (if removed)

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Step 4 - Set up SC200
Configure the inputs and outputs after completing the installation and all the
Startup Tasks on page 34.
For configuration details refer to Digital Inputs on page 72 and Digital Outputs on
page 73.
Procedure complete
For details about setting up and testing refer to Input/Output (I/O) on page 70.
Task 9 - Connect Additional Input/Output (if required)

If additional input/outputs are required then SiteSure-3G modules can be connected to the
DC power system. A SiteSure-3G input/output module has the following features.
SiteSure-3G
Digital Inputs
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Digital Outputs (relays)
Analog Inputs (0 to 10V)
Current Sense Inputs
Temperature Sense Inputs
Bus Voltage Input (0-60V)
Enclosure
Wall or panel mounting plastic case
For further information refer to the SiteSure-3G Installation and Operation Guide (see
Related information on page i).
Connect the SiteSure-3G cable to a spare RJ45 socket (S1, S2 or S3) on the Voltage Feed
Module board. See the diagram on page 2 (APS6 models) or the diagram on page 5 (APS12
models) for socket location.
Task 10 - Connect to the AC Supply Point
A suitably qualified electrician familiar with local wiring regulations must carry
out the AC connection.
Step 1 - Replace all covers on the APS
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Step 2 - Connect at the AC supply point
1
Check the AC supply point is isolated.
Connect the cord(s) or cable to the AC supply point, or fit plug(s) to the
cord(s) to match the wall receptacle/socket(s), as required.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions and local wiring regulations.
Label the connection at the AC supply point.
Step 3 - Check terminations, secure cable and test insulation

1
Secure the cord(s) or cable to ensure there is no strain on the terminals.
Test the insulation resistance of the conductors according to local AC

wiring regulations.
Procedure complete
Do not switch on the AC supply at this stage.
Installation Completed
Installation of the APS is now complete. Follow the instructions in Start-Up on page 34 to
make the system operational.

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Start-Up
4
C
h
Start-Up
Overview
Topic
Page
Start-Up Tasks
34
Task 1 - Inserting the Rectifiers
34
Task 2 - Pre-Power-Up Checklist
35
Task 3 - Applying AC Power
36
Task 4 - Configuring the DC Power System
36
Task 5 - Applying DC Power to Battery and Load
37
Start-Up Completed
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Start-Up Tasks
Complete all the Installation tasks (see details on page 16) before starting these Start-Up
tasks.
Complete the Start-Up tasks in the following order:
Task Description
Reference
Insert the Rectifiers
Complete the Pre-Power-Up Checklist
Apply AC Power
Configure the DC Power System
Apply DC Power to Battery and Load
Task 1 - Inserting the Rectifiers
Do NOT install the rectifiers until the room has been cleaned and is dust free.
Do NOT switch on the AC supply at this stage.
Step 1 - Unpack the rectifiers

Unpack the rectifiers and inspect them carefully for possible transport damage.
Report any damage immediately using a copy of the Equipment Incident Report
on page 151.
Keep the original packaging to return a rectifier for replacement or repair, if
required.
Step 2 - Fit first rectifier
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Align the rectifier with the left side of the shelf.
Push in the rectifier until the retaining screw contacts the shelf.
Tighten the retaining screw to 1.5Nm (13.3 inch-pounds). This will locate the
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Step 3 - Repeat for other rectifiers or fit blank panels
If not already fitted, fit rectifier blank panels in any vacant rectifier positions.
Procedure complete
Task 2 - Pre-Power-Up Checklist

Complete the checklist to confirm initial work is complete before progressing further.
All cabling is installed, securely tied and correctly insulated

Upstream surge protection is fitted (see Input Transient Protection on page 131)
Earth bonding is correct (see details on page 19)
DC battery and load cabling has the correct polarity
A registered electrician or other suitable approved person has checked the integrity of the
installed cabling
All panels are in place and all empty rectifier slots are covered with blanking panels
AC isolator and all AC MCBs (if fitted) are switched off
All DC Distribution MCBs are switched off and/or fuses removed
AC supply is isolated at each point of isolation leading back to the AC supply point
Batteries are electrically isolated from the DC power system
The site is clean

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Task 3 - Applying AC Power
A registered electrician (or suitably qualified person) must check the integrity of
the installed cabling, BEFORE the DC power system is powered up.
Switch on the AC supply.
All rectifiers start up (after the startup delay).
The rectifier alarm LEDs will turn on for a short time.
The SC200 system controller will turn on (green Power On LED is on) when the
rectifiers start.
During bootup of the SC200 system controller the rectifier yellow alarm LEDs will
flash until the rectifiers are registered.
After bootup of the SC200:
Press any SC200 key to silence the alarm.

Depending on the configuration file settings, the alarm LED(s) may be on and the SC200
may display some system alarm messages. This is normal. For an explanation of alarm
messages refer to Alarm Descriptions on page 127.
The LCD display module shows the summary screen. See details on page 41.
If no load or battery is connected the current will be 0A.
If fitted and enabled, the LVD(s) operate.
Check all rectifiers are running and only the rectifier green Power On LEDs are on (no
alarm LEDs).
On the SC200 keypad select Menu > Rectifiers. See details on page 41. Check that all
rectifiers are registered.
If any problems see Troubleshooting on page 92.
Task 4 - Configuring the DC Power System

The operational settings of the DC power system are stored in a configuration file loaded into
the SC200 system controller (see details on page 40).
The SC200 is supplied pre-loaded with a configuration file. If this configuration file has been
customized for the site then no further configuration changes will be necessary.
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If the configuration file is not fully customized for the site then check the following settings
and change if necessary. It is important that these settings are correct before progressing
further.
Parameter
Action
SC200 Navigation
Float Voltage
Set to the value recommended by

the battery manufacturer.
Menu > Voltage Controls >

Voltage Control
See Float Voltage on page 53.
Battery Capacity
Cells Per String
Temperature
Compensation
Set to the rated 10 hour capacity of

the installed battery strings. Zero
means no battery is installed.
Menu > Settings > Battery
Set to the number of cells in each

battery string.
Menu > Settings > Battery
Enable (if required) and check the

settings.
Menu > Voltage Controls >

Temperature Compensation
See Fast Charge on page 58.
See Temperature Compensation

on page 59.
See Temperature Compensation

on page 59.
Low Voltage
Enable (if LVD installed) and check Menu > LVD > LVD
Disconnect (LVD) the settings.
See Low Voltage Disconnect on
page 63.
Other configuration settings can be changed after all Start-Up tasks are complete. Refer to
System Operation on page 51 for details on how to customize the system's configuration.
Task 5 - Applying DC Power to Battery and Load
Reverse Polarity
Always check that the battery cables have been terminated to the correct system polarity
BEFORE connecting the batteries or closing the battery disconnect device. Connecting batteries
to the DC power system with incorrect system polarity will damage the rectifiers and void all
warranty claims.
Step 1 - Check DC voltage and polarity

Check the DC output voltage and polarity of the power system and the
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Step 2 - Connect batteries
1
If connecting multiple battery strings then check the individual strings

are of similar voltage.
Switch on all Battery MCB(s) and/or fit the battery fuses.
Check the Battery Fuse Fail alarm clears.

All Battery MCBs (including any unused MCBs) must be switched on
to clear the alarm.
Check the battery current. The actual value depends on the state of
charge of the batteries.
Step 3 - Connect load

1
Switch on the Load MCB(s) and/or fit the Load fuses.
Check the equipment powers up and the Load Fuse Fail alarm clears.
Step 4 - Check the rectifier currents

1
Check the rectifier currents.
Verify the load current is as expected for the load and battery size.
Step 5 - Charge the batteries

1
Charge the batteries according to the battery manufacturers

recommendations.
If an Equalize charge is recommended by the battery manufacturer

then follow the instructions on page 57.
Equalize increases the system voltage to the Equalize voltage for the
Equalize duration. After the Equalize duration has expired, the DC
power system voltage reverts to float voltage automatically.
Procedure complete
Start-Up Completed
Start-Up of the APS is now complete and the system is operational.
A Commissioning Procedure is available on page 137 if a formal commissioning or handover test is required.
The following chapters of this guide describe how to use the SC200 system controller (see
SC200 Operation on page 39), how to customize the system configuration settings (see
System Operation on page 51), and how to setup the remote communications options (see
Communications on page 77).
For information on alarms, or operation problems see Maintenance on page 91.
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SC200 Operation
4
C
h
SC200 Operation
Overview
Topic
Page
Configuration File
40
Starting the SC200
41
SC200 Operation using the Keypad and Screen
41
SC200 Operation Using a PC/Laptop
46
SC200 Identity Information
48
SC200 Internal Clock
48
SC200 Firmware Upgrade
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Configuration File
The operational settings of the DC power system are stored in a configuration file loaded into
the SC200 system controller.
The SC200 is supplied pre-loaded with a configuration file. If this configuration file has been
customized for the site then no further configuration changes will be necessary.
Otherwise, it is important that the settings of this configuration file are checked/verified and
changed as required for site-specific conditions. In particular, settings that may affect the
performance and life expectancy of the battery must be checked and set according to the
battery manufacturers recommendations.
Some settings in the configuration file can be edited using the system controller's keypad (see
details on page 41), or all settings can be edited using a PC/laptop with the DCTools
software (see details on page 46) or a web browser (if the SC200 is connected to an IP
network).
Backup and Restore

The configuration file settings in the SC200 can be saved to (Backup) or loaded from
(Restore) a PC/laptop using DCTools or a web browser.
Backup and Restore can be used to:
Load a standard (master) configuration file into an SC200 for customization.
Copy a customized configuration file from one SC200 to others (at similar sites).
Save a copy of a customized configuration file. This is recommended in case the SC200
has to be replaced.
To use DCTools for Backup and Restore

1
Connect to the SC200 with DCTools. (For details refer to Communications Options on
page 78.)
In DCTools go to File > ICE Backup/Restore and follow the prompts.

The saved file does not include site specific settings including Site Identity, IP Address and
S3P Address.
To use a web browser for Backup and Restore
40
Connect to the SC200 via a web browser. (For details refer to Ethernet Communications
on page 78.)
Go to Tools.
Select Backup Tool or Restore Tool.
Select Configuration (does not include site specific settings including Site Identity, IP
Address and S3P Address) or System Snapshot (includes site specific settings).
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Starting the SC200

When DC power is applied to the SC200 (via the RXP connector YS11) the bootup sequence
begins.
Bus Voltage
Approx.
60s
Rectifier Current
Battery Fuse Fail
Bootup screen
Summary screen
Main menu
All active alarms are

displayed.
See details on page 43.
SC200 Operation using the Keypad and Screen
"LCD display
#Soft key 1 label
$Soft key 1
%Navigation keys (Up - Down Left - Right)
!Soft key 2
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Soft Keys
The function of the soft keys is indicated by the corresponding labels on the LCD screen.
Label
Key function
No function
Go to main menu screen. See details on page 43.
Go back to parent menu screen.
Go to sub-menu or configuration screen*.
Save a new configuration setting*.
Ignore a new configuration setting*.
* See Changing a Configuration Setting on page 44.
Navigation Keys
Key
42
Function
Move up/down in the main menu screen. See details on page 43.
Move up/down in a list (hold to go to the top or bottom of the

list).
Select options in a configuration screen.
Increase/decrease a value in a configuration screen.
Move left/right in the main menu screen. See details on page 43.
Move left/right between tabs in Settings menu.
Move left/right between segments of a multiple segment value in

a configuration screen.

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Changing a Configuration Setting using the Keypad

For the configuration settings that can be changed using the keypad, the keys have the
following functions.
Indicates the value cannot be changed (usually indicates a status value).

Press to change the setting or activate a control function.
Not available when another change is still being updated. Wait a short time
and try again. See "Save" below.
Press to change the value. Hold key to change at a faster rate.
Use these keys for values with multiple segments (e.g. IP address).
Press to save the new value.
There will be a short delay before another change can be made.
Or
Press to leave the value unchanged.
Keypad Access Security

This feature prevents accidental or unauthorized changes to settings from the SC200 keypad.
All access to change SC200 settings will be lost if:
All communications are disabled (see S3P Access on page 88 and HTTP/HTTPS
Access on page 89), and
Keypad access is PIN Protected, and

The keypad access PIN is lost.
The SC200 will continue to function, but no configuration changes can be made.
Contact your Powerware DC product supplier or Eaton for advice (refer to Worldwide
Support on page 153).
To use DCTools/Web to enable/disable keypad access
In DCTools/Web go to Communications.
Set UI Access to:
Unprotected - keypad access is allowed, or
Protected - keypad access is denied (can be temporarily over-ridden, see below), or
PIN Protected - keypad access is allowed when a 4-digit Product Identification

Number (PIN) is entered
Enter the selected 4-digit number in the PIN field.
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To temporarily enable keypad access at the SC200 when access is set to Protected
Press Up and Down keys together for approximately 10 seconds.

Keypad access is now temporarily enabled. Keypad access control reverts back to Protected
mode after the display goes back to the Summary screen.
To temporarily enable keypad access at the SC200 when access is set to PIN
Protected
Press Up and Down keys together for approximately 10 seconds.
Use the navigation keys to enter the correct 4-digit PIN.

Keypad access is now temporarily enabled. Keypad access control reverts back to PIN
Protected mode after the display goes back to the Summary screen.
Display Settings
To change the display contrast
Use the keypad to go to Settings > Setup > Contrast.
To test the LCD display
Use the keypad to go to Settings > Setup > Screen Test.
To change the display orientation (horizontal/vertical)
Use the keypad to go to Settings > Setup > Orientation.
Display Time-out
If there is no keypad activity for 60 seconds the display will go back to the summary screen.
Alarm Indicators
Visual indicators
Power on LED (green)
Minor Alarm LED (yellow)
Critical/Major Alarm LED (red)
???
The system value cannot be displayed because of a failed, disconnected or

unconfigured sensor.

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Audible indicator
One beep indicates an invalid key press
One beep every 2 seconds a Minor alarm is active
Continuous sound an Critical/Major alarm is active

Critical/Major alarms always override Minor alarms.
To stop the audible indicator (when an alarm is active)
Press any key

The audible indicator will restart at the next active alarm.
To enable/disable the audible alarm indicator
Use the keypad to go to Settings > Setup > Audible Alarms.

The audible indicator will still indicate an invalid key press.
SC200 Operation Using a PC/Laptop

DCTools is configuration software for editing a system controller's configuration file (on-line)
and monitoring a Powerware DC power system's operation. It is available free from
DCTools can be run on a PC/laptop connected to the SC200's USB port.
DCTools can also be run on a remote PC/laptop connected to the SC200's RS232 serial port or
Ethernet port. For remote PC/laptop connection details see Communications Options on page
78.
Before you start you will need:
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The latest version of DCTools available from www.powerware.com/downloads.
A PC/laptop with a spare USB port.
A USB A/B cable (see Equipment and Tools on page 109).

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To connect a PC/laptop to the SC200:
1
Download the latest version of DCTools from www.powerware.com/downloads.
Install DCTools on the PC/laptop.
Connect a USB A/B cable from a USB port on the PC/laptop to the USB port on the
SC200.
See diagram on page 6 for location of the USB port.
DCTools will now connect to the SC200.

If connection is not successful refer to DCTools help (press F1) or Troubleshooting on page
92.
Refer to System Operation on page 51 for details of the SC200 control and monitoring
functions available via DCTools.
For help using DCTools press F1.

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SC200 Identity Information

The following identity information is stored in the SC200.
Parameter
Description
Where to find:
Serial Number
The SC200 serial number (factory set). SC200: Settings > Info
Software Version The version of the embedded

software in the SC200 (factory set).
DCTools/Web:
Configuration > Identity
If required, the following system specific information can be stored in the SC200 to assist site
management.
Parameter
Description
Where to find:
System Type
The APS model number.
System Serial
Number
The APS serial number.
System Location
Location of APS at the site.
Site Name
Name of the site.
Site Address
Address of the site.
Contact
Contact name, phone number, etc.
DCTools/Web:
Configuration > Identity
SC200 Internal Clock

The SC200 has a battery-backed clock for time stamping of log entries and control functions.
The time and date is factory set. It can also be set manually using a web browser or can be
synchronized (either to a PC clock using DCTools or to an SNTP reference time server).
To set the clock
1
Connect to the SC200 via a web browser. (Refer to Ethernet Communications on page
78.)
Go to Identity.
Click on the time-date field to select the text.
Select the time or date text to be changed and type the correct time/date.
Press Enter on the keyboard. Then select Apply in the Changes window.
Time Synchronization
If required, the SC200 time can be synchronized either to the internal time of a PC or laptop,
or to a reference time server using SNTP protocol (SC200 must have access to the server).
The SC200 stores the time internally in UTC (Temps Universel Coordonn/Universal Time
Coordinated). For practical purposes UTC is equivalent to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
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To synchronize the SC200 real-time clock using DCTools or PowerManagerII
1
Ensure the time on the PC is correct before synchronizing.

PowerManagerII can be set to automatically synchronize SC200 real-time clocks.
Connect to the SC200 with DCTools/PowerManagerII. (Refer to Communications Options

on page 78.)
Go to Configuration >Identity > Time Synchronization
Click Synchronize to synchronize the SC200 real-time clock to the PC/laptop time.
DCTools converts local PC time to/from UTC for the SC200.
To synchronize the SC200 real-time clock using SNTP

For more information on SNTP, including a list of public SNTP servers, visit www.ntp.org
http://www.ntp.org.
Ensure that your network has an internal SNTP server or allows access to an external server. It
may be necessary to configure access through your network's firewall.
Connect to the SC200 via a web browser. (Refer to Ethernet Communications on page
78.)
Go to Identity > Communications > SNTP.
Set the following parameters.

Primary Address
IP address of primary SNTP server.
Backup Address
IP address of backup SNTP server.
UDP Port
Assigned by the time server administrator.
Poll Interval
The time between synchronizations.
SC200 Firmware Upgrade

If required, the embedded software (firmware) in the SC200 can be upgraded from a
PC/laptop via a web browser.
To use a web browser for a Firmware Upgrade
1
Connect to the SC200 via a web browser. (For details refer to Ethernet Communications
on page 78.)
Go to Tools.
Select Firmware Upgrade.
Select the file. Click Next, then click Proceed.

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Chapter 6
System Operation
4
C
h
System Operation
Overview
Topic
Page
Voltage Control
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Rectifiers
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Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD)
63
System Alarms
66
Generator Start Option
69
Input/Output (I/O)
70
Data Logging
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Voltage Control
The output voltage of the rectifiers is controlled by a number of system functions. The
following diagram shows the various system control functions, measured values and
operating values that determine the rectifier output voltage.
If AC fails then any active Control Function (except a Battery Test) stops. No Control
Function can start until AC power is restored.
Operating
Voltage
Generation
Float Voltage
Operating
Voltage
Battery
Current
Bus
Voltage
Battery
Current
Limit (BCL)
Active
Voltage
Control (AVC)
Target
Voltage
Base
Voltage
(to rectifiers)
Battery
Temp.
Temperature
Compensation
Maximum
System
Voltage
Minimum
System
Voltage
Battery
Current Limit
Equalize
Battery
Current
Bus
Voltage
Active
Voltage Control
Fast Charge
Fixed value
Battery Test
Value set by user

System measured value
System Control Function
(parameters set by user)
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Float Voltage
Configuration
The following parameter sets the Float Voltage.
Parameter
Description
Where to find:
Float Voltage
Set to the voltage required to maintain

optimum battery charge (at the nominal
ambient temperature) as specified by the
battery manufacturer. The bus voltage will
be adjusted above or below this value by
Temperature Compensation, Active Voltage
Control, Equalize
SC200: Voltage Controls

> Voltage Control
DCTools/Web:
Voltage Control >
Control
The system voltage is limited by maximum and minimum values. The values are viewable in
DCTools/Web at Voltage Control > Control. These values are not configurable.
Active Voltage Control (AVC)

Active Voltage Control maintains a constant float voltage under varying load current by
monitoring the bus voltage and adjusting the rectifier output voltage to compensate for any
voltage drop. This prevents undercharging the batteries during high load demand.
Active Voltage Control does NOT function during a Battery Test or if the battery current is
negative.
To enable Active Voltage Control
Use the SC200 keypad to go to: Voltage Controls > Voltage Control > AVC.
Or, in DCTools/Web go to: Voltage Control > Active Voltage Control.

Active Voltage Control is normally enabled. Only disable if there are particular reasons.
Information
The following information is available about AVC.
Parameter
Description
Where to find:
State
Indicates if AVC is active or inactive.
Target Voltage
AVC will set the Base Voltage to attempt to

maintain the bus voltage to this value.
Voltage Offset
The difference between the bus voltage and the

Target Voltage.

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Voltage Control > Active
Voltage Control
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Battery Current Limit (BCL)

Battery Current Limit automatically limits the battery recharge current to:
Prevent overcharging of the batteries in under-loaded systems
Minimize gas release in VRLA batteries
Two current limit values can be set (both are a percentage of the C10 rating of the battery):
Battery Current Limit:
BCL value for use when utility AC is available.
Engine Run Limit

(optional):
BCL value for use when AC is supplied by a standby enginealternator (EA). This reduces the load on the EA and allows a
smaller EA to be used.
Engine Run Limit is activated by a signal from an AC standby engine-alternator.

To enable BCL
Use the SC200 keypad to go to: Voltage Controls > Battery Current Limit.
Or, in DCTools/Web go to: Voltage Control > Battery Current Limit.
To activate Engine Run BCL
Connect a voltage free relay contact (that will operate when the standby generator starts)
to a Digital Input.
In DCTools/Web go to Digitals > Digital Inputs.
Configure the selected Digital Input and set Function to Engine Run.
In DCTools/Web go to Voltage Control > Battery Current Limit and set the Engine Run
Limit.
Information
The following information is available about BCL.
Parameter
Description
Where to find:
State
Indicates if BCL is active or inactive.
SC200: Voltage Controls >

Battery Current Limit
DCTools/Web:
Voltage Control > Battery
Current Limit
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Engine Run State
Indicates if Engine Run BCL is active.
Voltage Offset
DCTools/Web:
The bus voltage adjustment made by Battery
Voltage Control > Battery
Current Limit is applied to the Operating
Current Limit
Voltage to produce the Target Voltage. Target
Voltage is used as the input to the AVC function.

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Configuration
The following parameters must be configured to set BCL.
Parameter
Description
Where to find:
Battery Capacity
Set to the rated 10 hour capacity of the installed

battery strings. Zero means no battery is
installed.
SC200: Settings > Battery
BCL Limit
BCL maintains the battery current below this

value, which is a percentage of the installed C10
Battery Capacity.
Engine Run Limit
The Battery Current Limit setting when Engine

Run is active. BCL maintains the battery current
below this value when the engine run digital
input is active (engine run is enabled). This limit
is expressed as a percentage of the installed C10
Battery Capacity.
Digital Input
Set the function of a DI to Engine Run.
DCTools/Web: Batteries
DCTools/Web: Voltage
Control > Battery Current
Limit
When this digital input is active (low), then the

DCTools/Web: Digital
Battery Current Limit process will use the Engine Inputs
Run Limit rather than the BCL Limit. This limits
the load on an engine-alternator.
Battery Test
Battery Test is a preventative maintenance tool that monitors the discharge capabilities to
ensure that the condition of the battery has not deteriorated over time.
The SC200 temporarily reduces the output voltage of the rectifiers to just below the bus
voltage for a set duration. The battery then supplies power to the load. A battery test passes
if the battery voltage remains above a predetermined level for the duration of the test.
Battery Tests can be scheduled to occur at regular intervals, and/or can be started/stopped
manually, and/or can be started by an external relay contact or switch.
Battery Test does NOT function during a Fast Charge or Equalize, or during the first 48 hours
after an AC power outage.
If a Digital Input has the function "Start Battery Test" then a Battery Test will be started
when the Digital Input is active.
To enable Battery Test (or to start or stop a test manually)
Use the SC200 keypad to go to: Voltage Controls > Battery Test.
Or, in DCTools/Web go to: Voltage Control > Battery Test
To use an external relay contact to activate a Battery Test (optional)
Connect a voltage free relay contact or switch to any Digital Input.
Configure the selected Digital Input and set Function to Start Battery Test.

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Information
The following information is available about Battery Test.
Parameter
Description
Where to find:
State
Indicates if Battery Test is disabled, locked-out,

active or inactive.
Next Start Time
The start time of the next scheduled Battery Test.
Remaining Time
The time to the end of the currently active

Battery Test.

Battery Test
Battery Test
The time remaining until a Battery Test can be
Lockout Remaining started. Battery Tests cannot be started within 48 Control > Battery Test
hours of an AC failure.
Voltage Offset
The adjustment to the bus voltage being applied

due to the Battery Test. While a Battery Test is
running, the rectifiers are turned down to force
the battery to carry the load.
Configuration
The following parameters must be configured to set Battery Test.
Parameter
Description
First Start Time
The date and time that the first battery test cycle
will occur. Subsequent tests will occur at every
Battery Test Interval after that.
Interval
The time between scheduled battery tests. The

interval period begins at the start of a battery
test. Zero disables scheduled battery tests. Zero
also disables the 48 hour lockout following an
AC failure, allowing an immediate manual test.
Test Duration
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Where to find:

Battery Test
The maximum time a Battery Test process will be
Control > Battery Test
active. The battery test will pass if the bus
voltage remains above the Battery Test
Termination Voltage for the duration of the test.
Termination
Voltage
If the bus voltages drops below this value during

a Battery Test, then the test fails.
Digital Input
(optional)
Set the function of a DI to Start Battery Test.

Battery Test process will start.

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System Operation
Equalize
Equalize charges batteries at a higher voltage after they have been fully charged to ensure
that all individual cell voltages are the same, that electrolyte is distributed evenly, and that
sulfate crystal buildup on the plates is reduced.
Equalize can be scheduled to occur at regular intervals and/or can be started/stopped
manually.
Refer to the battery manufacturer's instructions before using Equalize.
If a Digital Input has the function "Start Equalize" then a manual equalize cycle will be started
when the Digital Input is active.
To enable Equalize (or to start or stop Equalize manually)
Use the SC200 keypad to go to: Voltage Controls > Equalize.
Or, in DCTools/Web go to: Voltage Control > Equalize.
To use an external relay contact to activate an Equalize (optional)
Connect a voltage free relay contact or switch to any Digital Input.
Configure the selected Digital Input and set Function to Start Equalize.
Information
The following information is available about Equalize.
Parameter
Description
Where to find:
State
Indicates if equalize is disabled, active or

inactive.
Next Start Time
The start time of the next scheduled Equalize.
Remaining Time
The time to the end of the currently active

Equalize.

Equalize
Voltage Offset

due to the Equalize.
Control > Equalize

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Configuration
The following parameters must be configured to set Equalize
Parameter
Description
Where to find:
First Start Time
The date and time that the first scheduled

Equalize will occur. Subsequent Equalize will
occur at every Equalize Interval after that.
Interval
The time between scheduled Equalize. The

interval period begins at the start of an Equalize.
Zero disables scheduled Equalizes.
Duration
The duration of a scheduled Equalize.
Equalize Voltage
The bus voltage maintained during an Equalize

cycle as recommended by the battery
manufacturer. The bus voltage is further
adjusted by Temperature Compensation.
Digital Input
(optional)
Set the function of a DI to Start Equalize.

Equalize process will start.

Equalize
Control > Equalize
Inputs
Fast Charge
After an AC power outage, Fast Charge automatically increases the float voltage of the
power system to recharge the batteries as quickly as possible.
Enable Fast Charge if the site experiences frequent AC power outages.
Fast Charge does NOT function during a Battery Test, Equalize or if the battery current sensor
fails.
If Fast Charge is used then Battery Current Limit (BCL) should also be used. See Battery
Current Limit on page 54 for details.
To enable Fast Charge (or to stop Fast Charge manually)
Use the SC200 keypad to go to: Voltage Controls > Fast Charge.
Or, in DCTools/Web go to: Voltage Control > Fast Charge.
Information
The following information is available about Fast Charge.
Parameter
Description
State
Indicates if Fast Charge is disabled, active or

inactive.
Ah Discharged

The current level of battery discharge. Used to
start a Fast Charge cycle if this value is above the Fast Charge
Fast Charge Ampere Hour Threshold.
Control > Fast Charge
The maximum time to the end of the currently
active Fast Charge.
Remaining Time
Voltage Offset
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Where to find:

due to the Fast Charge.
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Configuration
The following parameters must be configured to set Fast Charge.
Parameter
Description
Voltage Threshold
If the bus voltage drops below this value then

Fast Charge occurs when AC power is restored.
Fast charge can also be triggered based on the
Fast Charge Ampere Hour Threshold.
Ah Threshold
If Fast Charge Ah Discharged is above this value,

then Fast Charge occurs when AC power is
restored. The threshold is given as a percentage
of installed C10 battery capacity. Fast charge can
also be triggered based on the Fast Charge
Voltage Threshold.
Fast Charge
The maximum duration of a Fast Charge as
recommended by the battery manufacturer.
The ratio of ampere-hours recharged to the
ampere-hours discharged. Fast Charge stops
when the Ah recharged equals the Ah
discharged x Fast Charge Recharge Percentage,
or after Maximum Duration.
Maximum
Duration
Recharge %
Where to find:
Fast Charge
Voltage
The bus voltage maintained during a Fast

Charge.
Battery Capacity
The rated 10 hour capacity of the installed

installed.

As the ambient temperature of a battery drops (or rises) the voltage required to maintain full
charge increases (or decreases). Temperature Compensation automatically varies the float
voltage to cancel the effects of changing temperature.
Enable Temperature Compensation for optimum battery life and battery capacity over a
wider temperature range.
Temperature Compensation does NOT function during a Battery Test.
To enable Temperature Compensation
Use the SC200 keypad to go to: Voltage Controls > Temperature Compensation > Enabled.
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Information
The following information is available about Temperature Compensation.
Parameter
Description
Where to find:
State
Indicates if Temperature Compensation is active

or inactive.

Voltage Offset

due to the Temperature Compensation. Offset is
zero when the battery temperature equals the
reference temperature.
Control > Temperature
Compensation
Battery
Temperature
The temperature measured by the battery

temperature sensor.
SC200: Analogs > Battery

Temperature
Control > Temperature
Compensation
Configuration
The following parameters must be configured to set Temperature Compensation.
Parameter
Description
Where to find:
Cells Per String
The number of 2V cells per battery string.

Slope
Bus voltage adjustment rate as specified by the

battery manufacturer.
Reference Temp
The temperature where no voltage adjustment is

applied.
Upper Limit
Lower Limit

No additional voltage adjustment is made above Control > Temperature
Compensation
this temperature.
No additional voltage adjustment is made below
this temperature.
Rectifiers
The SC200 registers all rectifier modules as they are inserted into the DC power system.
Information
The following information is available from rectifiers.
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Parameter
Description
Serial Number
(S/N)
Rectifier serial number.
Where to find:

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Type
Rectifier manufacturer's model number.
Software Version
Version of rectifier embedded software.
State
Registered - communicating with the SC200.

Un-registered - there is a rectifier compatibility
or communications problem.
AC Voltage
The AC voltage measured by the rectifier.
Voltage
Rectifier's DC output voltage. This is the Float

Voltage adjusted by any the voltage control
functions such as Temperature Compensation,
Active Voltage Control etc. See further details on
page 52.
Current
Rectifier's output current.
Heatsink Temp
The measured rectifier heatsink temperature.
Max Power Limit
Rectifier's maximum output power (factory set).
Status
Information about rectifier alarms.
Max Current Limit
The maximum current limit value of the rectifier. DCTools/Web: Rectifiers
Adjust Rectifier Current Limit to set a

lower operating current limit.
Common Rectifier Configuration

The following parameters (common to all rectifiers) can be configured.
Parameter
Description
Where to find:
Start Up Delay
The delay from AC turn-on before the rectifier

output turns on.
DCTools/Web: Rectifiers
Output Ramp Up
Slope
The ramp-up slope of the rectifier, as a

percentage of the rectifier rated current.
Rectifier Current
Limit
The output current limit of the rectifier. If set to

zero then the output current is maximum.
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Identify
The rectifier's registration number does not correspond to a physical position in the DC
power system.
To identify a rectifier
On SC200 keypad go to: Rectifiers > Rectifier number > Identify. Press Enter.
The LEDs on the selected rectifier will flash for 60 seconds or press Enter to stop.
Rectifier serial numbers are printed on a label on the front of each rectifier.
Rectifier Shutdown
Manual Rectifier Shutdown
To shut down a rectifier
In DCTools/Web go to: Rectifiers.
Select the Shutdown tick box (DCTools) or set Shutdown to True (Web).
The rectifier will shut down and the yellow LED will be on.
While a rectifier is shut down it will check for a restart command approximately every 6
seconds. This causes a click sound.
The SC200 will automatically restart all rectifiers if: AC has failed, or more than one rectifier
has failed, or Battery Test / Equalize / Fast Charge is active, or the bus voltage is below the
LVD Disconnect Voltage.
Rectifier Restart
To restart all shutdown rectifiers
Use the SC200 keypad to go to: Voltage Controls > Restart All Rectifiers.
Or
In DCTools/Web go to: Rectifiers. Click Restart All Rectifiers.
To restart individual rectifiers
In DCTools/Web go to: Rectifiers.
For each rectifier de-select the Shutdown tick box (DCTools) or set Shutdown to False
(Web)
The rectifier(s) will then resume normal operation.

The SC200 will automatically restart all rectifiers if: AC has failed, or more than one rectifier
has failed, or Battery Test / Equalize / Fast Charge is active, or the bus voltage is below the
LVD Disconnect Voltage.
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Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD)

Low Voltage Disconnects can be connected either as load or battery disconnect and have two
purposes:
to protect a VRLA battery from deep discharge and premature failure, and/or
to reduce the load on a battery under discharge so that high priority equipment operates
for a longer time after an AC failure.
The SC200 has two LVD control channels (LVD1 and LVD2) with three modes of operation:
1
Normal Mode: In this mode LVD2 Slave Mode and AC Timer Mode are disabled, and
LVD1 is configured to disconnect at a higher disconnect voltage than LVD2.
LVD2 Slave Mode: In this mode LVD2 has the same operating parameters as LVD1.
AC Timer Mode: The LVD will disconnect either after the AC Timer Disconnect Delay,
or the bus voltage drops to the Disconnect Voltage, whichever happens first. Both LVD1
and LVD2 can be set to AC Timer mode if required.
The following diagram shows a typical two LVD configuration. This allows lower priority
loads to be disconnected first, either at a specified battery voltage or a specified time interval
after an AC supply failure. This then prolongs battery power for the highest priority loads.
The battery will be disconnected when the battery voltage reaches its minimum preset
voltage.
* Connection to the
SC200 system controller
via the I/O board.
"LVD1 - low priority load

disconnect (disconnects
first).
#LVD2 - battery disconnect

$Connections to high
priority loads (eg
transmission equipment).
%Connections to low
priority loads.
To enable LVD1and/or LVD2
Use the SC200 keypad to go to: LVD > LVD1/LVD2
Or, in DCTools/Web go to: LVD > LVD1/LVD2

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To manually connect or disconnect an LVD
Use the SC200 keypad to go to: LVD > LVD1/LVD2 > Manual
Select Connect or Disconnect to connect or disconnect the LVD contactor.

The LVD will remain in the selected state until another state or Auto is selected.
Select Auto to return the LVD to automatic operation.
Characterization
LVD Characterization is generally only required if the Input/Output Board is replaced. Refer
to Replacing the Input/Output Board on page 104.
Information
The following information is available about LVDs.
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Parameter
Description
Where to find:
State
Indicates if an LVD is Disabled, Connected or

Disconnected.
SC200: LVD > LVD1/LVD2

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LVD1/LVD2
System Operation
Configuration
The following parameters must be configured to set the LVDs.
Parameter
Description
Where to find:
Inhibit Period
The minimum time an LVD stays connected or

disconnected before it can change state.
SC200: LVD
DCTools/Web: LVD
Allow Front Panel

LVD Control
Disables LVD manual control from the controller DCTools/Web: LVD

front panel.
Enable Slave Mode

(LVD2 only)
LVD2 will disconnect and reconnect

simultaneously with LVD1. Other LVD2
configuration parameters are ignored.
Enable AC Timer
LVD will disconnect after the AC Timer

Disconnect Delay, even if the Disconnect Voltage
is not reached.
AC Timer
Disconnect Delay
If Enable AC Timer is set then the LVD will

disconnect after the Disconnect Delay from the
start of an AC failure, unless Disconnect Voltage
is reached first.
LVD1 Disconnect
Voltage
If the bus voltage drops to this value, then any

shutdown rectifiers are restarted (even if LVD is
disabled). Then, if the bus voltage is still lower
than this value after the LVD Recognition Period,
the LVD will disconnect.
LVD2 Disconnect
Voltage
If the bus voltage drops to this value after the

LVD Recognition Period, the LVD will
disconnect. This parameter is ignored if Enable
LVD2 Slave Mode is Enabled.
LVD1 Reconnect
Voltage*
LVD1 reconnects when the bus voltage has been

above this value for the LVD1 Recognition
Period and LVD2 is disabled, or has already
reconnected, or is in slave mode.
LVD2 Reconnect
Voltage*
LVD2 reconnects when the bus voltage has been

above this value for the LVD2 Recognition
Period. This parameter is ignored if Enable LVD2
Slave Mode is Enabled.
LVD1 Recognition
Period
The time the bus voltage must be below the

disconnect voltage before disconnection, or
above the reconnect voltage before reconnection.
LVD2 Recognition
Period
The time the bus voltage must be below the

disconnect voltage before disconnection, or
above the reconnect voltage before reconnection.
This parameter is ignored if Enable LVD2 Slave
Mode is set to Enabled.
DCTools/Web: LVD >

LVD1/LVD2
* If the LVD is used as a load-disconnect, ensure the reconnect voltage is set higher than the
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System Alarms
The SC200 standard system alarms are listed in Alarm Descriptions on page 127.
Active alarms
An active system alarm is indicated by the SC200 alarm LEDs and audible indicator (see
details on page 45).
To view a list of active alarms
Use the SC200 keypad to go to: Alarms.
Or, in DCTools/Web go to System.
Information
The following information is available about system alarms.
Parameter
Description
Where to find:
State
Indicates if an alarm is active or inactive.
Severity
The assigned alarm severity level: Critical,

Major, Minor, Warning.
Note
Additional information about the alarm. When

the alarm is active the text will be displayed on
the SC200 and included in the SNMP trap (if
used).
SC200: Alarms
DCTools/Web: System
Individual Alarm Configuration

The following parameters can be configured for each system alarm.
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Parameter
Description
Where to find:
Severity
Set to Disabled if no indication is required when

the alarm is active. Or, set to the required alarm
priority.
DO Mapping A
If required, select a digital output (relay) that

will be operated when the alarm is active.
DO Mapping B
If required, select a second digital output (relay)

that will be operated when the alarm is active.
Notes
Type any required description. When the alarm

is active the text will be displayed on the SC200
and included in the SNMP trap (if used).

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Alarm State
System Operation
Common Alarm Configuration

The following parameters (common to all alarms) can be configured.
Parameter
Description
Where to find:
Enable Audible
Alarm Indication
Enable or disable the SC200's audible alarm

indicator.
SC200: Settings > Setup
Alarm Recognition
Period
An alarm condition must be continuously active

for this period before an alarm is generated.
AC Fail
Recognition Period
An AC fail condition must be continuously

active for this period before an AC Fail alarm is
generated.
Enable High Float

Tracking
The alarm thresholds will be increased when the

operating voltage is raised by a voltage control
function.
High Float
Threshold
High Float alarm is activated if the bus voltage is

above this value.
Enable Low Float

Tracking
The alarm thresholds will be reduced when the

operating voltage is lowered by a voltage control
function.
Low Float
Threshold
Low Float alarm is activated when the bus

voltage is below this value.
High Load
Threshold
High Load alarm is activated if the bus voltage is

above this value.
Low Load
Threshold
Low Load alarm is activated if the bus voltage is

below this value.
Battery Fuse Fail

Active State
Specifies if the alarm activates from an open or

closed contact.
Battery
Temperature High
Threshold
Battery Temperature High alarm is activated if

the battery temperature is above this value.
Battery
Temperature Low
Threshold
Battery Temperature Low alarm is activated if

the battery temperature is below this value.
System Overload
Type
System Overload
Recognition Period
System Overload
Threshold
Cabinet Fan Fail

Active State
Specifies if the alarm activates from an open or

closed contact.

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Alarm Configuration
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System Overload Alarm

The System Overload alarm activates if the total system load exceeds a percentage of the
installed rectifier capacity for a specified period. This indicates that additional rectifiers need
to be installed. This is useful at sites where there is ongoing installation of additional load
equipment.
To enable System Overload
In DCTools/Web go to: Alarms > Alarm States
Information
The following information is available about System Overload.
Parameter
Description
Where to find:
System Power
The output power of the system as a percentage

of the total nominal power the system is capable
of supplying.
DCTools/Web: System
Configuration
The following parameters must be configured to set System Overload.
Parameter
Description
Where to find:
System Overload
Threshold
The System Overload alarm activates if the load

is above this threshold continuously for the
System Overload Recognition Period. Measured
as a percentage of total rectifier capacity.
System Overload
Recognition Period
The System Overload alarm activates if the load

is above the threshold continuously for this time.
It is normally set to several hours so that the
alarm does not operate during a normal battery
recharge.
System Overload
Type
The System Overload alarm can be based on

either total system capacity or system
redundancy.
If the system overload type is based on Total
Capacity then the alarm will trigger when the
load is above the System Overload Threshold for
the System Overload Recognition Period.
If the system overload type is based on
Redundancy then the alarm will trigger when
the load is above the total current capacity of the
system minus the current capacity of the largest
rectifier, for the System Overload Recognition
Period.
An alarm will always activate if the

system overload type is set to
Redundancy when there is only one
rectifier installed.
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System Operation
Generator Start Option

Generator Start is used to start standby AC generators only when the batteries are partially
discharged (rather than when AC fails). This can save fuel by preventing generators running
during short AC failures.
During a battery discharge, the ampere-hours discharged from the battery are measured. If
the Ampere-Hours Discharged goes above the Ampere-Hour Threshold or the bus voltage goes
below the Voltage Threshold, then the Generator Start alarm is activated.
The Generator Start alarm must be configured to operate a digital output (relay) which is used
to turn on the generator.
The Generator Start alarm stays active (and the generator running) until the ampere-hours
recharged is enough for the battery to be fully charged.
The Generator Start alarm does not occur if Equalize is active.
To enable Generator Start

1
In DCTools/Web go to Alarms > Alarm States (expand the Alarms table).

Refer to System Alarms on page 66.
Set the Severity of the Generator Start alarm.
Map the alarm to a spare digital output (relay).
In DCTools/Web go to Digital Outputs and configure the digital output as required. Refer
to Digital Outputs on page 73.
Connect from the corresponding digital output relay contacts on the I/O board to the
generator start circuit.
Check the following configuration settings.
Parameter
Description
Where to find:
Battery Capacity
Set to the rated 10 hour capacity of the installed

installed.
Ampere-Hour
Threshold
If Ah Discharged is above this value, then the

Generator Start alarm will be active. The
threshold is given as a percentage of installed
C10 battery capacity.
Voltage Threshold

Fast Charge
Generator Start alarm can also be triggered based

on the Voltage Threshold.
If the bus voltage drops below this value then
Generator Start alarm will be active.
Generator Start alarm can also be triggered based
on the Ampere-Hour Threshold.

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Input/Output (I/O)
Identify an I/O Board
Input/Output (I/O) boards and SiteSure-3G modules are referenced by their serial numbers.
To identify a particular I/O board or SiteSure-3G module
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On SC200 keypad go to: Settings IOBs > Module or Board number > Identify. Press Enter.
The Power-on LED on the selected I/O board or SiteSure-3G module will flash for 60
seconds (or press Enter to stop).

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Analog System Values

The SC200 provides access to the following system analog values.
Parameter
Description
Bus Voltage
The system bus voltage from the bus voltage sensor.

If the bus voltage sensor has failed, the system bus
voltage is determined from the rectifier output
voltages.
Load Current
The total current drawn by all loads. The controller

uses the sum of any current inputs mapped as load
shunts. If no input is mapped and a battery current is
available, the load current is calculated as Rectifier
Current - Battery Current, otherwise it is unavailable.
Battery Current
The total current flowing to/from the batteries. The

controller uses the sum of any current inputs
mapped as battery shunts. If no input is mapped and
a load current is available, the battery current is
calculated as Rectifier Current - Load Current,
otherwise it is unavailable. If positive, the battery is
being charged.
Battery
Temperature
The temperature measured by the battery

temperature sensor.
Rectifier Current
Where to find:
SC200: Analogs
DCTools/Web:
The total current output by all rectifiers. The
Analogs
controller uses the sum of any current inputs
mapped as rectifier shunts. If there are no rectifier
shunts but there are battery and load shunts, the
rectifier current is calculated as Battery Current +
Load Current. Otherwise rectifier current is
determined as the sum of all reported rectifier output
currents.
Load Power
The power being supplied to the load. Load Current

x Bus Voltage
System Power
The output power of the system as a percentage of

the total nominal power of the registered rectifiers.
AC Voltage
The average of the AC voltage measured by all

rectifiers.
Analog Inputs
The optional SiteSure-3G input/output (I/O) module is fitted with a number of analog
inputs which can monitor external analog signals. For details refer to the SiteSure-3G
Installation Guide (see Related Information on page i).

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System States
The SC200 monitors the following system states to provide an overview of the DC power
system's operation.
Name
Description
Where to find:
ACD Fan Fail
Indicates the state of the ACD Fan Fail alarm

input (only used in systems with AC distribution
fans).
Mains Fail
Indicates the Mains Fail digital input is active.
Load Fuse Fail
Indicates the state of the Load Fuse Fail alarm

input.
Battery Fuse Fail
Indicates the state of the Battery Fuse Fail alarm

input.
MOV Fail
Indicates the state of the AC input surge

protection device alarm (only used in systems
with MOV surge protection).
SC200: Digitals
DCTools/Web: Digitals
A value of Unavailable indicates that the System State is not configured for this DC power
system.
Digital Inputs
The input/output (I/O) board is fitted with a number of configurable digital inputs (DI)
which can monitor external voltage-free relay contacts or switches. Refer to Input/Output
Board on page 7 for details.
To configure a digital input

1
In DCTools/Web go to Digitals. Expand the Digital Inputs table.
Digital Input 1-6 are available for configuration.

Digital Input 7-10 (on I/O board 1) are used for system alarms.
If additional I/O boards and/or SiteSure-3G modules are connected there will be more
configurable Digital Inputs. See details.
The last four digital inputs are the pre-assigned Digital System States (see details on
page 72). Do not change these settings.
Select a configurable Digital Input.
Configure the following parameters to suit the application.

To change a setting, double-click and select from drop down list or edit the text.
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Parameter
Setting
Status
Set to Enabled.
Name
Type the name of the input.
Function
Set to User Defined.
IOB Number
The number of the I/O board (or SiteSure-3G module if connected). Do not
change.
IOB DI Number
The number of the DI on the I/O board (or SiteSure-3G module if connected).
Do not change.
Severity
Set to Disabled if no alarm indication is required when the DI is active. Or, set to
the required alarm priority.
Digital Output
Mapping A
If required, select a relay that will be operated when the DI is active.
Digital Output
Mapping B
If required, select a second relay that will be operated when the DI is active.
Active State
Select the state of the input that will activate the DI.
Group
Set to 0 unless using Groups in PowerManagerII. See PowerManagerII online

help for details.
Notes
Type any required description. When the DI is active the text will be displayed
on the SC200 and included in the SNMP trap (if used).
Digital Outputs
The input/output (I/O) board is fitted with a number of digital outputs (relays) which can
control external equipment or alarm systems. Refer to Input/Output Board on page 7 for
details.
Digital outputs are operated by a mapping from a digital input (see details on page 72), an
analog input (see details on page 71), or a system alarm (see details on page 66).
To test a digital output
In DCTools/Web go to Digital Outputs:
Expand the Digital Outputs table.
In the Test State column select Relay Active or Relay Inactive.
The corresponding digital output will go to the selected state for the Test Duration
period (default: 10s), or until another Test State is selected.
Or, use the SC200 keypad to go to Relays:
Select the required Digital Output. Press Enter.
Press Toggle to change the state of the digital out.
The corresponding digital output will go to the selected state for the Test Duration
period (default: 10s), or until Toggle is pressed again.

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To set the state of a digital output
In DCTools/Web or PowerManagerII (SiteManager) go to Digital Outputs:
Expand the Digital Outputs table.
In the Remote Control State column select Active or Inactive.

If Inactive is selected the digital output will still be activated by any digital input, analog
input, or system alarm mapped to it.
The corresponding digital output will go to the selected state until another Remote
Control State is selected.
To configure a digital output

1
In DCTools/Web go to Digital Outputs. Expand the Digital Outputs table.
Select a Digital Output (1-6).

Other Digital Outputs will be available if additional I/O boards and/or SiteSure-3G
modules are connected. See details.
Configure the following parameters to suit the application.

To change a setting, double-click and select from drop down list or edit the text.
Parameter
Setting
Test State
Set to Test Disabled.
Remote Control
State
Set to Inactive.
Status
Set to Enabled.
Name
Type the name of the output.
IOB Number
The number of the I/O board (or SiteSure-3G module). Do not change.
IOB DO Number
The number of the DO on the I/O board (or SiteSure-3G module). Do not
change.
Active State
Select the state of the output when the DO is active.
Group
Set to 0 unless using Groups in PowerManagerII. See PowerManagerII online

help for details.
Data Logging
The SC200 has the following data logging functions.
Event Log
The Event Log records every system event. See System Event Types on page 129 for a
description of event log entries.
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To view and save the Event Log
In DCTools/Web go to: Monitor Log > Event Log.
Wait for the log entries to download from the SC200.
If required, click on Save to File ... to save the log to a file (enter a file name, select a file
type, and browse to a location to save the file).
To configure the size of the Event Log
In DCTools/Web go to: Monitor Log > Configuration.
The maximum number of Event Log entries is configurable up to 10,000 records. When
the maximum number has been reached the oldest entry is over-written.
Data Log
The Data Log records several system parameters (AC Voltage, Bus Voltage, Load Current,
Rectifier Current, Battery Current, Battery Temperature) at specified intervals. The rate of
recording increases (interval is reduced) when the bus voltage differs from the float voltage
by more than a specified value.
Data log entries are also written whenever a system event occurs (as for the Event Log).
To view and save the Data Log
In DCTools/Web go to: Monitor Log > Data Log.
Wait for the log entries to download from the SC200.
If required, click on Save to File ... to save the log to a file (enter a file name, select a file
type, and browse to a location to save the file).
To configure the size of the Data Log
In DCTools/Web go to: Monitor Log > Configuration.
The following parameters must be configured.
Parameter
Description
Where to find:
Normal Interval
The time between each data log record when the

Bus Voltage differs from the Float Voltage by
less than the Off Normal Offset Voltage.
Off-Normal
Interval
The time between each log record when the Bus

Voltage differs from the Float Voltage by more
than the Data Log Off Normal Offset Voltage.
Off-Normal Offset
Voltage
The Off Normal Log Interval will apply when

bus voltage is outside the range: float voltage
Off Normal Log Offset. Off normal condition
transitions is recognized within 10 seconds.
DCTools/Web: Monitor Log

> Configuration
Maximum Number The maximum number of Event Log entries is

of Log Entries
configurable up to 10,000 records. When the
maximum number has been reached the oldest
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PC Log
The PC Log is available with DCTools only. It allows a continuous streaming of system data
(Bus Voltage, Load Current, Battery Current, Battery Temperature, Rectifier Current, Load
Power, System Power) from the SC200 directly into a specified file.
To configure and activate the PC Log
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In DCTools go to PC Log.
At File Name click on the button to enter a file name, select a file type, and browse to a
location to save the file.
Select the required interval between log entries (from 5s to 60 minutes).
Click on Start to begin the log.
Click on Stop to end the log.

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Communications
4
C
h
Communications
Overview
Topic
Page
Communications Options
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Direct (USB) Communications
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Ethernet Communications
78
PSTN Modem Communications
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GSM Modem Communications
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Communications Security
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Communications Options
The SC200 system controller has a standard USB serial interface, a standard RS232 serial
interface (XS1) and an Ethernet 10BaseT interface (XS31) for communication with a local or
remote PC or laptop, or a Network Management System (NMS). See diagrams on page 6 for
locations of these connectors.
The standard communications options for an SC200 system controller are described in the
following sections. For other communications options contact your Powerware DC product
supplier or Eaton (refer to Worldwide Support on page 153).
Direct (USB) Communications

Refer to SC200 Operation Using a PC/Laptop on page 46.
Ethernet Communications
Connections
$Communications network. Protocol: S3P/IP
#PC/laptop with PowerManagerII and/or DCTools, or

web browser, or Network Management System
using SNMP.
SC200 Setup
The network administrator must assign a unique IP address to each SC200 to be connected to
the TCP/IP network.
To configure an SC200 for Ethernet communications from the keypad
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Go to Settings > Setup
Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Address assigned by the network
administrator.
If required, set HTTP Access to Enabled for web browser access, or set HTTPS Access to
Enabled for secure web access.

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To configure an SC200 for Ethernet communications using DCTools
Connect using USB (see details on page 46).
In DCTools go to Configuration > Communications.
Under Ethernet, enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Address assigned by
the network administrator.
If required, under HTTP (Web), set HTTP Access to Enabled for web browser access, or set
HTTPS Access to Enabled for secure web access.
DCTools or PowerManagerII Communications Setup (if required)

To connect to the SC200 with DCTools or PowerManagerII:
1
Install DCTools/PowerManagerII on the PC/laptop.
Double-click the DCTools/PowerManagerII icon to open the connection manager.
Go to Connection > New to open a new connection dialog box.
Enter:
Connection Name:
<as required>
Comms Enabled:
True
Protocol:
S3P
Connect Using:
Ethernet
S3P Address:
0 (0 = Broadcast, 1-65279 = individual address)
Server IP Address:
Allocated by network supervisor
Server Port:
Allocated by network supervisor
Telnet
Cleared
Press OK. DCTools/PowerManagerII will now connect to the SC200.
If required, access to the SC200 via DCTools or PowerManagerII can be password

controlled. Refer to Write Access Password on page 88.

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Communication via Web Browser (if required)

The SC200 system controller has an in-built web server. This allows a PC/laptop with a
standard web browser to control and monitor the SC200 via an IP network.
To connect to the SC200 with web browser:
1
Set up Ethernet communications and connect the SC200 to the IP network. Refer to
Ethernet Communications on page 78.
Open a web browser window. Type the IP Address of the SC200 into the address bar of
the browser.
If HTTPS Access has been enabled and you wish to use secure web communication (see
details on page 89) then type "https://" before the IP Address.
The SC200 web server log on page will appear.
If required, enter a Logon ID and Password. Otherwise select Default User.

Administration of Logon IDs and Passwords is available in DCTools/Web. Refer to Web
Access Security on page 89.
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functions available via the web.
To change a setting click the text field, type the new value, then press Enter on the PC
keyboard. Then click Apply in the Changes window.
Hold the mouse pointer over any field for help.
Click Log Off (top right of window) to log out.
Communication via a Network Management System using SNMP (if

required)
The SC200 system controller can be configured to send alarms as SNMP traps to up to eight
different SNMP trap receivers on a Network Management System (NMS).
To send alarms as SNMP traps
1
Set up Ethernet Communications (see details on page 78).
From the DCTools go to Configuration > Communications > SNMP.
Do not change the default settings of SNMP Read Community (public) and SNMP Write
Community (private), unless requested by the network administrator.
Set the sysObjectID of a Power System, if required. This is a unique Object Identifier that
allows a network management system to identify the type of device (in this case a power
system) on the network.
Objects are named in the iso.org.dod.internet.private.enterprises (1.3.6.1.4.1) sub-tree for
enterprise-specific objects. The default Object Identifier for an SC200-based DC power
system is: 1.3.6.1.4.1.1918.2.13
A network administrator can specify a new Object Identifier within the (1.3.6.1.4.1) subtree, if required.
Do not enter the sub-tree integers 1.3.6.1.4.1 into the System Object ID field.
Set Trap Version to SNMP V1, V2, V3 as required.
Set Trap Format to powerware or X.733 as appropriate .

"powerware" format uses different trap numbers according to the alarm source. X.733
format uses a single trap number for all alarm sources.
Configure Trap Repeat and Trap Repeat Rate as appropriate.
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Parameter
Configuration Guidelines
Name
Enter the name of the SNMP trap receiver (20 characters maximum).
Level
SNMP Trap Level controls reporting of specific events for each receiver:
Select All Alarms And Warnings to receive events and Critical, Major
and Minor alarms. (Typically events are status messages such as
Equalize Active.)
Select Minor And Above to receive Critical, Major and Minor alarms.
Select Major And Above to receive only Critical and Major alarms.
Select Critical Only to receive only Critical alarms.
Select Disabled to temporarily disable notifications to the receiver.
IP Address
IP address of the trap receiver assigned by the network administrator.
Port
The default setting is 162. Do not change this setting, unless requested by
the network administrator.
Trap
A form of password. Use public, unless the network administrator has
Community assigned a new password.
Mode
Select:
Normal Traps for sending traps to any network management system,

except PowerManagerII
Acknowledged Summary Trap for sending traps to PowerManagerII

only
PSTN Modem Communications

Connections
The PC modem may be external to the PC (as shown) or internal.
%PSTN modem
#PC/laptop with PowerManagerII and/or DCTools.
!PSTN network. Protocol: S3P
$RS-232 modem cable (straight-thru). If access to

XS1 is restricted use a DB9 ribbon cable extension
(Farnell part number 869-6411).
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SC200 Setup
Not all modems are suitable. If your modem does not operate correctly check the modem setup
string. Contact your Powerware DC product supplier or Eaton for further assistance. Refer to
Worldwide Support on page 153.
To enable modem communications
1
Connect to the SC200 with DCTools using USB (see details on page 46).
Go to Communications.
Click on + to expand Modem. Configure the following settings:

Enable Modem:
Enabled
Modem Power Reset:
Optional. If this is enabled, then the SC200 will

attempt to reset a non-operating modem by
turning its power supply off and on using digital
output 2.
Modem Set Up String:
The string sent to the modem on reset.

The modem AT command should not be included
as it is automatically sent. The Auto-Answer Rings
parameter is also sent, so it does not need to be
included here. For complete details of appropriate
commands, consult your modem documentation.
Modem Auto Answer Rings: Number of rings before an incoming call is

answered.
Setting this parameter to zero disables incoming
calls (the modem can still be used for alarm
reporting).
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If the SC200 is to report alarms to PowerManagerII then click on + to expand

PowerManager Callback. Configure the following settings:
Alarm Report:
Select the type of event(s) that will initiate the dialout process.
Report Maximum Retries:
Set to the number of times the SC200 is to try to

connect with a remote modem, if the first attempt
fails.
After this number of retries the SC200 will try the
next number in the Dial Out Numbers table.
Dialing will stop if none of the numbers in the
Dial Out Number Table connect.
Report Retry Interval:
Set to the required interval between retries.
Dial Out Number(s):
Enter the telephone number(s) to be called.

Consult the modem documentation for
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DCTools or PowerManagerII Communications Setup

1
If not already installed, install the PC modem (hardware and software) according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
Double-click the DCTools/PowerManagerII icon to open the Connection Manager window.
Enter:
Connection Name:
<as required>
Comms Enabled:
True
Protocol:
S3P
Connect Using:
Select the COM port used by the modem (if external) or the
modem name.
S3P Address:
Phone Number:
The number of the PSTN line used by the modem.
Modem Logon:
Clear if a logon script is not required for the modem.

Select if a logon script is required. Click Logon Script to
define.
For more details, see DCTools/PowerManagerII online
help (press F1).
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GSM Modem Communications

Connections
The PC modem may be external to the PC (as shown) or internal.
Optional:
#PC/laptop with PowerManagerII and/or DCTools.
&SMS text capable GSM cell phone
$RS232 modem cable (straight-thru). If access to
3SMS text message "P" or "p"
XS1 is restricted use a DB9 ribbon cable extension

4Power status text messages

5Alarm text messages
%GSM modem
!Modem
SC200 Setup
Not all modems are suitable. If your modem does not operate correctly check the modem setup
string. Contact your Powerware DC product supplier or Eaton for further assistance. Refer to
To enable modem communications
1
Connect to the SC200 with DCTools using USB (see details on page 46).
Go to Communications.
Click on + to expand Modem. Configure the following settings:

Enable Modem:
Enabled
Modem Power Reset:
Optional. If this is enabled, then the SC200 will

attempt to reset a non-operating modem by
turning its power supply off and on using digital
output 2.

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Modem Set Up String:
The string sent to the modem on reset.

The modem AT command should not be included
as it is automatically sent. The Auto-Answer Rings
parameter is also sent, so it does not need to be
included here. For complete details of appropriate
commands, consult your modem documentation.
Modem Auto Answer Rings: Number of rings before an incoming call is

answered.
Setting this parameter to zero disables incoming
calls (the modem can still be used for alarm
reporting).
4
If the SC200 is to report alarms to PowerManagerII then click on + to expand

PowerManager Callback. Configure the following settings:
Alarm Report:
Select the type of event(s) that will initiate the dialout process.
Report Maximum Retries:
Set to the number of times the SC200 is to try to

connect with a remote modem, if the first attempt
fails.
After this number of retries the SC200 will try the
next number in the Dial Out Numbers table.
Dialing will stop if none of the numbers in the
Dial Out Number Table connect.
Report Retry Interval:
Set to the required interval between retries.
Dial Out Number(s):
Enter the telephone number(s) to be called.

Consult the modem documentation for
appropriate dial modifiers.
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If not already installed, install the PC modem (hardware and software) according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
Double-click the DCTools/PowerManagerII icon to open the Connection Manager window.
Enter:
Connection Name:
<as required>
Comms Enabled:
True
Protocol:
S3P
Connect Using:
Select the COM port used by the modem (if external) or the
modem name.

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S3P Address:
Phone Number:
The number of the PSTN line used by the modem.
Modem Logon:
Clear if a logon script is not required for the modem.

Select if a logon script is required. Click Logon Script to
define.
For more details, see DCTools/PowerManagerII online
help (press F1).

SMS Text Messaging Setup (if required)

For additional information see Application Note AN0024. To receive application notes refer to
To enable SMS alarm messages

1
Connect to the SC200 with DCTools.
Go to Configuration > Communications.
Click on C to expand SMS.
For each cellphone to receive SMS alarm messages set the telephone number and level.
Name is optional.
To check the DC power system status using SMS

1
From any cellphone write a SMS (text) message starting with "P" or "p" (any following
characters are ignored).
Send the message to the SC200 GSM modem telephone number.
The SC200 will reply with a DC power system status message.
Communications Security
SC200 settings cannot be changed if:
All communications are disabled (see S3P Access on page 88 and HTTP/HTTPS
Access on page 89), and
Keypad access is PIN Protected (see details on page 44), and

The keypad access PIN is lost.
In this situation the SC200 will continue to function, but no configuration changes can
be made. Contact your Powerware DC product supplier or Eaton for advice (refer to
Worldwide Support on page 153).
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Serial Communications (USB/RS232/Ethernet) Security

S3P Access
S3P is the serial communications protocol used by the SC200 to communicate with DCTools
or PowerManagerII via the USB, RS232 or Ethernet port.
S3P Protocol is not used by the web server.
To Enable/Disable all serial communications
On the SC200 keypad go to Settings > Setup > S3P Access. Select Enabled or Disabled.
Or
Connect to the SC200 with a web browser (see details on page 78).
Go to Identity > Communications > Serial.
Set S3P Access to Enabled or Disabled.
Write Access Password

The Write Access Password prevents unauthorized changes to the SC200 configuration
(using DCTools or PowerManagerII).
When a Write Access Password is set the access to the SC200 (using DCTools or
PowerManagerII) is read only. The password must be entered before any setting can be
changed. The Write Access Password does not control access via a web browser.
If a Write Access Password is lost either clear it from the SC200 keypad and enter a new
password in DCTools, or change it via the Web.
To set a Write Access Password

1
Connect to the SC200 with DCTools/Web (see details on page 78).
Go to Configuration > Communications
Type a password into the Write Access Password field.

Passwords are case sensitive.
Click the Apply Changes button.
To clear or change a Write Access Password
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Connect to the SC200 with DCTools/Web (see details on page 78).
Go to Configuration > Communications
Type a new password into the Remote Access Password field or leave the field blank for no
password control.
Click the Apply Changes button.
Enter the old password.

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To clear a Write Access Password from the SC200
1
Use SC200 keypad to go to Settings > Setup > Clear Write Access Password
Press Enter.
The password is now permanently cleared. If required, reset the password with DCTools/Web.
Web Access Security

Server Access
Access to the SC200 web server can be disabled or set for secure access using Secure Sockets
Layer (SSL) protocol.
SSL is a protocol for transmitting encrypted data over the Internet. By convention, URLs that
require an SSL connection start with https: instead of http:.
To change access to the web server
Set the following parameters as required.
Parameter
Description
HTTP Access
Enable to allow un-encrypted access to the SC200

web server.
HTTPS Access
Where to find:
Disable to prevent un-encrypted access to the

SC200 web server.
SC200: Settings > Setup
Enable to allow encrypted access to the SC200

web server.
DCTools/Web:
Communications > HTTP
(Web)
HTTPS access will be slower than HTTP

because of the encryption process.
Disable to prevent encrypted access to the SC200
web server.

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User Setup
To setup specific users and control their access levels
For each user, set the following parameters as required.
If there are no active users then web access is disabled. Use DCTools to set up an active user.
Parameter
Description
Where to find:
Active User
Enable or disable the users access.
Name
This is for reference only and is not used in the

login process.
Logon ID*
The logon name of the user.
Password*
The password of the user.
Lost passwords cannot be recovered. If a

password is lost then set a new password.
Read
When set true the user has access to database

items that require Read Only user access level.
Write

items that require Write user access level.
Backup
When set true the user is allowed to download

configuration or snapshot.
Restore
When set true the user is allowed to upload

configuration or snapshot.
Execute
Commands

items that require Execute user access level.
Upgrade Firmware
When set true the user is allowed to upgrade

firmware (including de-installing optional
modules).
Edit User List

items that require Admin user access level.
DCTools/Web:
Communications > HTTP
(Web)
*Leave both fields blank to allow Default User (anonymous) log on.
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Chapter 8
Maintenance
4
C
h
Maintenance
Overview
Topic
Page
Troubleshooting
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Replacing a Rectifier
99
Replacing or Adding a Load MCB
100
Replacing the System Controller
101
Replacing the Input/Output Board
104
Battery Disposal and Recycling
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Troubleshooting
Use the table to troubleshoot minor installation and operational problems.
For an explanation of specific alarm messages refer to Alarm Descriptions on page 127.
For additional assistance see Worldwide Support on page 153. Return items for replacement
or repair with a copy of the Equipment Incident Report on page 151.
Problem
Possible Cause
Required Action
All rectifiers are off (no

LEDs on) and system
controller display is blank.
AC power to the system is off

and the batteries are fully
discharged or disconnected.
Restore AC power.
Green LED of one or more

rectifiers is off.
AC power to rectifier(s) off or

one or more phases are off.
Restore AC power.
Rectifier(s) not fully inserted.
Insert rectifier and tighten retaining

screw.
Internal rectifier fault.
Remove the rectifier and insert

another one in the same slot. If
second rectifier fails to start then
there is a fault with the rectifier
position. Check AC connections.
If the second rectifier operates
normally, the first rectifier is faulty
and must be returned for service.
All rectifier LEDs flash.
The rectifier Identify function.
Normal operation. See details on

page 62.
Rectifier yellow LED flashes
SC200 is starting.
Wait for SC200 to complete bootup.
Rectifier has not registered with Remove then re-insert the rectifier.
the SC200.
Replace the rectifier with another
rectifier. If second rectifier fails to
register then there is a fault with the
rectifier position. Check rectifier
comms bus wiring.
If second rectifier registers then first
rectifier is faulty and must be
returned for service.
Rectifier yellow LED on.
Rectifier power limit or current

limit is active.
Power system is charging the

batteries.
If required, activate the Battery
Current Limit control function.
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Load current exceeds the total

rectifier capacity.
Install additional rectifiers.
Rectifier temperature turndown

is active due to low AC supply
voltage or high ambient
temperature.
Power system will return to normal

operation when the AC supply
voltage and/or ambient temperature
are within the specified ranges. See
Specifications on page 113.

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Problem
Possible Cause
Rectifier yellow LED on and Rectifier has been shut down.

rectifier clicks every 6
seconds.
Rectifier red LED on.
Required Action
Normal operation. See details on
page 62.
If required, restart the rectifier.
Very high or low AC voltage, or Power system will return to normal

AC supply failed.
operation when the AC supply
voltage is within the specified range.
See Specifications on page 113.
Low system output voltage

(rectifiers not in current
limit.)
DC overvoltage
Remove and re-insert rectifier(s) or

shut down and restart using
DCTools/Web.
Rectifier failed
Replace the rectifier.
Rectifiers off.
Restore AC power.
Battery Test and/or

Temperature Compensation is
active.
Disable active function(s) if not

required.
Incorrect float voltage setting at Check the float voltage setting of the
system controller.
system controller.
Record new setting.
Low system output voltage
and rectifier yellow LEDs
are on (rectifiers are in
current limit.)
Load is too high for rectifier

capacity.
Install additional rectifiers.
Battery is recharging after AC

power outage.
Check battery has recharged within

expected time.
High system output voltage. Equalize, Fast Charge and/or

Temperature Compensation is
active.
Disable active function(s) if not

required.
Incorrect float voltage setting at Check the float voltage setting of the
system controller.
system controller.
Record new setting.
Faulty rectifier.
Locate the rectifier with the highest

output current and remove this one
first.
If the first rectifier removed is not
faulty, remove each of the remaining
rectifier modules one at a time, until
the faulty rectifier is found. (The
output voltage returns to normal
when faulty rectifier is removed.)
Replace faulty rectifier with one that
is working.
Return the faulty rectifier for service.

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Problem
Possible Cause
Required Action
System has no DC output

(rectifiers are on)
Load fuse or MCB open.
Check the load fuses or MCBs.
LVD has disconnected load.
Use DCTools/Web to check LVD is

enabled and set to correct values.
(LVD status LED on the I/O board is
on when LVD is connected.)
Check that the I/O board is
connected (Power LED is on).
Check that the LVD control and
power cables are connected. See
Connections on page 9.
Check the connections from the live
bus to the LVD.
Check LVD contactor coil.
Replace I/O board.
System has no battery input
Battery fuse or MCB open.
Check the battery fuses or MCBs.
LVD has disconnected battery.
Use DCTools/Web to check LVD is

enabled and set to correct values.
(LVD status LED on the I/O board is
on when LVD is connected.)
Check that the I/O board is
connected (Power LED is on).
Check that the LVD control and
Check the connections from the
battery bus to the LVD.
Check LVD contactor coil.
Replace I/O board.
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Problem
Possible Cause
Required Action
I/O board Power/Comms

OK LED is off
I/O board is not powered or

faulty.
Check connection to YH3 on I/O

board. See Connections on page 9.
Replace I/O board if faulty.
I/O board Power/Comms

OK LED is flashing.
I/O board is responding to an

Identify command from the
SC200.
None, this is normal operation.
LVD1 and/or LVD2 Status

LVD is connected (contactor
LEDs (on I/O board) are on. closed).

LEDs are off (I/O board
Power On LED is on).
LVD is disconnected (contactor

open).

LEDs are flashing.
The LVD contactor is in the

wrong state (SC200 internal
state does not match signal
from LVD auxiliary switch).
Check the electrical and mechanical

operation of the contactor and
auxiliary switch.
LVD settings incorrect.
Use DCTools to check LVD is enabled

and set to correct values. Check that
the LVD manual control is set to
AUTO. See details on page 63.
LVD contactor(s) not

operating.
Check all wiring and connectors. See

Check that the LVD is correctly

mapped to the I/O board. See details
on page 123.
MOV Fail Alarm active.
SC200 LCD display is blank

and green Power On LED is
off.
LVD contactor is disconnected.
Check that the LVD control and DC

details on page 9.
One or more MOVs have failed

because of lightning strike(s) or
AC transients.
Check the visual indicators on all the

MOVs. If a visual indicator indicates
a failed MOV, replace all the MOVs
as soon as possible. See Monitoring
and Replacing Transient Protective
Devices on page 131.
One or more MOV cartridges

not properly fitted.
Check that the MOV cartridges are

properly inserted in the MOV
cartridge holders.
Faulty MOV Fail alarm wiring.
Check the MOV Fail alarm wiring.
RXP/power cable is
disconnected from the SC200.
Connect cable from connector YS11 to

the DC power system voltage feed
module (see Connections on page 9).
Wait for bootup to complete.
Check if the Ethernet cable is plugged
into YS11 by mistake.
The AC supply is off and the

batteries are not connected
because the Low Voltage
Disconnect (LVD) has
disconnected.
None. The power system including

the SC200 will return to normal
operation when the AC supply is
within its specified voltage range.
Faulty Voltage Feed Module

(VFM) or faulty SC200.
Replace faulty unit.

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Problem
Possible Cause
Required Action
SC200 LCD display is blank

and green Power On LED is
on.
SC200 is in bootup mode
Wait for bootup to complete. See

Starting the SC200 on page 41.
Faulty SC200
Replace faulty SC200.
SC200 Red LED or Yellow

LED is on
An alarm is active.
Check the type of alarm on the LCD

display (go to Menu > Alarms) or
with DCTools/Web or PowerManagerII.
Refer to the Alarm Descriptions on
page 127.
Unable to change settings

from SC200 keypad.
A previous setting change is

still being updated.
Wait a short time then try again.
Keypad access is set to Protected Refer to Keypad Access Security on

or PIN Protected.
page 44.
Monitor OK relay (RLY6) is
de-energized
Incorrect battery or load

current readings.
An active alarm, digital input or Check relay mapping. See System

analog input is mapped to this Alarms on page 66, Analog Inputs on
page 71, or Digital Inputs on page 72.
relay.
SC200 software corrupt or
hardware fault.
Replace faulty unit.
Bus voltage sense polarity is

incorrect.
Measure the bus voltage sense and

correct if necessary.
Incorrectly configured shunt

inputs.
Check shunt mapping and gain is

correct.
Current is below the deadband Normal operation.

threshold (approximately 2% of
full scale).
SC200 or DCTools/Web
displays ??? or N/A
Failed, disconnected or
unconfigured sensor.
Replace, connect or configure sensor.
Faulty or disconnected voltage

feed module.
Replace or connect voltage feed

module.
Incorrect I/O board mapping.
Check I/O board mapping. See

details on page 123.
DCTools connection
problem (Target Failed to
Respond error)
Connection problem
Refer to following USB, Modem or

Ethernet communications problems.
USB communications
problem.
Incorrect, disconnected or faulty Check a USB A/B cable is plugged

cable.
into the SC200 USB port and a PC
USB port.
Replace faulty cable.
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SC200 serial communications

are disabled.
Check S3P Access is enabled. See

details on page 88.
DCTools not installed on PC or

wrong version.
Install latest version of DCTools.

Download from
Incorrect communications
settings.
Password required to change

settings.
See Write Access Password on page

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Maintenance
Problem
Possible Cause
Required Action
Modem (RS232)
communications problem.
Incorrect, disconnected or faulty Check an RS232 straight-thru cable is

cable.
plugged into XS1 and the modem.
Ethernet communications
problem.
Access to RS232 connector XS1

is restricted.
Use a DB9 ribbon cable extension


are disabled.

details on page 88.
settings.
See PSTN Modem Communications

on page 82 or GSM Modem
Communications on page 85.
Incorrect modem setup string.
Refer to the AT command section in

the modem's manual.
Modem not powered or other

modem problem.
Refer to the modem's manual.
Incompatible modem.
Contact your Powerware DC product

supplier or Eaton for advice. Refer to

settings.

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Incorrect, disconnected or faulty Check a network patch cable is

cable.
connected from XS31 to a live
network outlet.
Ethernet link is not active.
On the Ethernet connector (XS31)

check:
Yellow LED is continuously lit to
show link is active.
Green LED flashes to show traffic is
reaching the SC200.
See diagrams on page 6 for position
of the Ethernet connector.
settings.
See Ethernet Communications on

page 78.

are disabled (using DCTools or
PowerManagerII).

details on page 88.

settings (using DCTools or
PowerManagerII).

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Problem
Possible Cause
Required Action
Web communications
problem.
Ethernet communications
problem.
See previous entry.
Cannot log on to web server.
Check IP address and other settings

are correct in SC200. See details on
page 78.
Check correct IP address is used in
web browser address bar. See details
on page 78.
Check HTTP Access or HTTPS Access
is enabled. See details on page 89.
Incorrect Logon ID or Password, or
no active users setup. Use DCTools to
set up an active user. See details on
page 89.
SC200 time is incorrect
Lost Logon ID and/or

Password.
Use DCTools to set up a new Logon

ID and/or Password. See details on
page 89.
Default User log on is not

available.
Default User is not setup or not active.
A user cannot change settings,

Backup or Restore, Execute
Commands, Upgrade
Firmware, or Edit User List.
Check the user's access levels. See

details on page 89.
SC200 time needs to be set.
See SC200 Internal Clock on page 48.
SC200 time can be set, but is

incorrect when SC200 restarts.
Internal battery is dead. Return SC200

for service. (If removed, the battery
must be disposed of according to the
manufacturer's instructions.)
Use DCTools to set up a Default User.

SC200 displays Config Error Missing or invalid configuration Download a valid configuration file
file.
into the SC200. See Backup and
Restore on page 40.
Incorrect rectifier voltage,
Check that all rectifiers are of the
because installed rectifiers have same type and replace as necessary.
different output voltages.
Number of cells per battery
string entered in SC200
configuration file does not
match the rectifier output
voltage.
SC200 displays a DC power
system alarm message.
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Check the number of cells entered in

the configuration file and the voltage
of the rectifiers.
Refer to Alarm Descriptions on page

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Maintenance
Replacing a Rectifier
Rectifiers can be replaced without switching off the DC power system and disconnecting the
equipment it powers.
To reduce the risk of electric shock and maintain optimum system cooling, always
cover empty rectifier slots with blanking panels.
To avoid electric shock do not place hands inside the rectifier shelf.
Do not attempt to disassemble faulty rectifiers. Return them (in their original
packaging) with a copy of the Equipment Incident Report on page 151.
The rectifier may be hot, especially after prolonged operation. Use suitable gloves.
To avoid damage do not rest the rectifier on its connector.
Removing a Rectifier
Step 1 - Undo the rectifier retaining screw
This will release the rectifier from its rear connector.
Step 2 - Pull out the rectifier
The rectifier may be hot, especially after prolonged operation. Use

suitable gloves.
To avoid damage do not rest the rectifier on its connector.
Step 3 - Replace rectifier or fit blank panel

Insert a replacement rectifier into the empty slot (see details in following
section), or fit a blank panel.
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Installing a Replacement Rectifier

Step 1 - Align the rectifier with the guides
Step 2 - Push in the rectifier

1
Push in the rectifier until the retaining screw contacts the shelf.
Tighten the retaining screw to 1.5Nm (13.3 inch-pounds). This will locate
the rectifier in its rear connector.
Check that the rectifiers Power On LED turns on (after the startup delay)
and the alarm LEDs turn off.
The rectifier will automatically register with the system controller and
download its operating parameters. No adjustments are required.
Procedure complete
Replacing or Adding a Load MCB

Step 1 - Remove covers
1
Remove the top cover, if fitted.
Remove the DC Distribution front cover.
Step 2 - Remove existing MCB (if required)
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Disconnect the load cable and the fuse fail detect wire from the MCB
top terminal. Insulate the ends of both the cable and the wire.
Undo the bottom MCB terminal.
Unclip the MCB from the DIN rail and remove the MCB.

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Step 3 - Fit new MCB
1
Undo the bottom MCB terminal.
Insert the new MCB onto the tooth-comb bus and clip onto the DIN
rail.
Tighten the bottom MCB terminal.
Step 4 - Fit a fuse fail detect wire

1
Place a spare fuse fail detect wire into the top terminal of the MCB.
Tighten the top MCB terminal.
Step 5 - Connect load cable (if required)

Follow the procedure on page 25.
Step 6 - Replace covers

1
Replace the top cover, if fitted.
Replace the DC Distribution front cover.
Procedure complete
Replacing the System Controller

The SC200 system controller can be replaced without switching off the APS and
disconnecting the equipment it powers.
Before you start, you need
A PC with the latest version of DCTools software installed.
A copy of the appropriate SC200 configuration file, which can be one of the following:
the old configuration file, or
a backed-up configuration file, or
a customized standard (master) configuration file
A USB A/B cable.
A replacement SC200 system controller.
Step 1 - Backup the configuration file of the old SC200

If the old SC200 is still operational use DCTools/Web to backup its
configuration file.
Refer to Backup and Restore on page 40.

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Step 2 - Remove the SC200
1
Remove the SC200 retaining screw cover and undo the screw. See diagram
on page 6.
Partly withdraw the SC200.
Label then disconnect the cables from the rear connectors.

The rectifier output voltage will be unchanged for 2 minutes. After 2 minutes
the rectifier output voltage will change to the Float Voltage and the rectifier
yellow LEDs will flash.
Step 3 - Insert the new SC200

1
Connect the cables to the rear connectors.

The SC200 will start its bootup process. Refer to Starting the SC200 on
page 41.
Insert the SC200 and tighten the retaining screw.
Fit the retaining screw cover.
When bootup is complete check that the SC200 has registered all rectifiers.
Missing Hardware and New Hardware alarms will appear because of the
I/O board mapping change. Other alarms may also appear because of
incorrect configuration file settings. Press any key to silence the alarm.
Step 4 - Restore the configuration file settings

1
If a copy of the old configuration file, a backed-up configuration file or a

modified default configuration file is available, then use DCTools to restore
(download) it to the new SC200.
Refer to Backup and Restore on page 40.
If you receive an error message about the MIB file version, please contact
your local Powerware DC product supplier for advice.
If a copy of the old configuration file, a backed-up configuration file or a
modified default configuration file is not available, then use the keypad or
DCTools/Web to change the configuration settings to the correct values.
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Check all control functions, alarms and current measurement.
Check the power system identification parameters and communications

settings.
Change the configuration file as required to ensure that the SC200 operates
as intended.

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Step 5 - Map I/O board serial number(s).
1
In DCTools/Web go to: I/O Board > I/O Board to Serial Number Mapping.
Copy the I/O board serial number(s) from the RXP Bus Slaves table to the
I/O Board to Serial Number Mapping table to map an IOB Number to each I/O
board (overwrite an existing serial number if required).
If multiple SiteSure-3G modules are connected use the I/O board Identify
function to physically identify each module. See details on page 70.
Step 6 - LVD Characterization Alarm

If LVD(s) fitted the SC200 may indicate an LVD Characterization alarm.
If there is no alarm then no further action is required.
1
Press any SC200 key to silence the alarm.
On the SC200 go to: LVD > LVD1 > Options
Select Characterize With IOB Values if available. Press Enter. Repeat for
LVD2 if fitted. No further action is required.
If Characterize With IOB Values is not available, the LVD(s) must be

characterized. This will cause the LVD(s) contactor(s) to disconnect for a
few seconds:
If a battery disconnect LVD is fitted then the load equipment will

continue to be powered by the rectifiers.
If a load disconnect LVD is fitted then connect a temporary cable from

the rectifier bus to the load bus to power the low priority load
equipment when the load LVD disconnects. Refer to Replacing the
Input/Output Board on page 104.
On the SC200 go to: LVD > LVD1 > Options
Select Characterize. Press Enter.

The LVD contactor will disconnect and connect.
Repeat for LVD2 if fitted.
Remove the LVD bridge cable if fitted.
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Replacing the Input/Output Board
When the I/O board is removed any LVD fitted will disconnect:
If a battery disconnect LVD is fitted the battery will be disconnected when

the I/O board is removed (the load equipment will continue to operate from
the rectifiers).
If a load disconnect LVD is fitted then this LVD must be bridged so that the
loads are not disconnected when the I/O board is removed.
Before you start you will require:
A replacement I/O board (IOBGP-00).
If a load disconnect LVD is fitted:

APS6 models:
APS12 models:
A 450mm (18") long bridge cable terminated with one M8

and one M6 crimp lug. Cable size to suit the low priority load
current.
One M8 bolt, nut, spring washer, 2 x flat washers and one M6

bolt, nut, spring washer, 2 x flat washers.
A 450mm (18") long bridge cable terminated with M10 crimp

lugs. Cable size to suit the low priority load current.
2 x M10 bolts, nuts, spring washers, and 4 x flat washers.
Step 1 - Remove top cover (if fitted)
Step 2 - Bridge load disconnect LVD (if fitted)

Ignore this step if there is no load disconnect LVD fitted.
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Connect the LVD bridge cable as in the following diagram.

Be careful not to accidentally create a short circuit from the rectifier
bus to the common bus or system chassis.
Diagram shows an APS6 model. APS12 model is similar.
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Tighten the bolts according to the standard torque settings on page

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%M6 (APS6) or M10 (APS12) bolt to low
"Load disconnect LVD

#450mm (18") long LVD bridge cable
priority load comb bus.
$M8 (APS6) or M10 (APS12) bolt to high

priority load comb bus.
Step 3 - Remove one rectifier and SC200 to access I/O board

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Check that the load current can be supplied by the remaining

rectifier(s) when one rectifier is removed.
Remove the rectifier next to the SC200. Refer to Replacing a Rectifier on

page 99.
Push any SC200 key to silence the Rectifier Comms Lost alarm.
Remove the SC200 retaining screw cover and undo the screw. See
diagram on page 6.
Partly withdraw the SC200.
Label then disconnect the cables from the rear connectors.

The rectifier output voltage will be unchanged for 2 minutes. After
2 minutes the rectifier output voltage will change to the Float Voltage
and the rectifier yellow LEDs will flash.

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Step 4 - Remove the I/O board
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See the diagram on page 3 or the diagram on page 5 for location of I/O
board.
Label then disconnect all I/O board cable plugs. Do not disconnect the
input/output wires connected to the push-connect terminals (XH15 XH21).
Any LVDs fitted will disconnect.
Lift the I/O board up and off the support posts and partly remove it
from the APS.
Label then disconnect all the input/output wires connected to the

push-connect terminals (XH15 - XH21).
Place the board in an anti-static bag and return for service. Refer to
Equipment Incident Report on page 151.
Step 5 - Fit the new I/O board

1
Reconnect all the input/output wires to the push-connect terminals

(XH15 - XH21).
Fit the I/O board on to the support posts in the APS.
Reconnect all I/O board cable plugs.
Check the I/O board Power On LED is on. If not refer to

Troubleshooting on page 92.
Step 6 - Replace rectifier and SC200

1
Replace the rectifier. Refer to Replacing a Rectifier on page 99.
Connect the cables to the rear SC200 connectors.

The SC200 will start its bootup process. See Starting the SC200 on
page 41.
Insert the SC200 and tighten the retaining screw.
Fit the retaining screw cover.
When bootup is complete check that the SC200 has registered all
rectifiers.
Missing Hardware, New Hardware and other alarms will appear
because of the I/O board mapping change. Press any key to silence the
alarm.
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Step 7 - Update I/O board mapping
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In DCTools go to: I/O Board > I/O Board to Serial Number Mapping.
Copy the I/O board serial number from the RXP Bus Slaves table to the
I/O Board to Serial Number Mapping table to map an IOB Number to the
I/O board (overwrite existing serial number).
The alarms (except LVD alarms, if LVDs are fitted) will clear.
Step 8 - Characterize LVD(s) (if required)

If there is no LVD Characterization Error alarm then ignore this step.
If the SC200 indicates an LVD Characterization Error alarm then the LVD(s)
must be characterized. This will cause the LVD contactor(s) to disconnect
for a few seconds.
If a battery disconnect LVD is fitted then the load equipment will
continue to be powered by the rectifiers.
If a load disconnect LVD is fitted then the low priority load equipment
will continue to be powered via the LVD bridge cable.
1
If there is an LVD Characterization Error alarm for LVD1 then on the

SC200 go to: LVD > LVD1 > Options.

The LVD1 contactor will disconnect and connect. When the
characterization is complete the LVD1 Characterization Error alarm
will clear.
If there is an LVD Characterization Error alarm for LVD2 then on the

SC200 go to: LVD > LVD2 > Options.

The LVD2 contactor will disconnect and connect. When the
characterization is complete the LVD2 Characterization Error alarm
will clear.
Step 9 - Remove LVD bridge cable (if fitted)

Ignore this step if no LVD bridge cable was fitted.
Disconnect and remove the LVD bridge cable.
Be careful not to accidentally create a short circuit from the rectifier bus
to the common bus or system chassis.

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Step 10 - Replace top cover (if fitted)
Procedure complete
Battery Disposal and Recycling

Follow Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines or the equivalent local
regulations to dispose of all batteries. Please remember that the owner is responsible and
liable to ensure those EPA guidelines or equivalent local regulations are followed.
For assistance refer to Worldwide Support on page 153.
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Appendix A
Equipment and Tools

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Safety Equipment
Use approved safety equipment as required by local health and safety regulations including
(but not restricted to):
Safety glasses
Safety gloves
Safety footwear
Appropriate handling equipment for batteries and other heavy items
Appropriate platform(s) and access for working at height (if required)
Essential Tools
Standard electrical toolkit with insulated tools, plus:
Cable crimping tool and crimp lugs suitable for all cable sizes and connectors used
Torque wrench with pivot head and insulated handle
Heatshrink tubing and heat gun
Digital multimeter
Insulation tester
Non-static clothing
Recommended Tools
Laptop with:
USB port
USB A/B cable (RadioShack 55010997, Jaycar WC7700 or similar)
DCTools software (download from www.powerware.com/downloads).
Test load (to suit maximum output of DC power supply)
Labeling tool and labels
Clamp-on ammeter

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Spare Parts
Item
Description
Part Number
48V, 1800W rectifier.

See replacement procedure on page 99.
Eaton APR48-3G
24V, 1440W rectifier.

Eaton APR24-3G
Rectifier blank panel

(to cover un-used rectifier positions)
Eaton RMB1U-00
SC200 system controller.

Eaton SC200-00
Input/Output Board.
Eaton IOBGP-00
USB A/B cable
RadioShack 55010997, Jaycar WC7700, or similar.
SiteSure-3G Input/Output Module (optional)
Eaton IOBSS-00. See details.
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Standard Torque Settings

Use the following torque settings unless specific values are stated on the fastener or
elsewhere.
For battery terminals use the torque values specified by the battery manufacturer.
Fastener Size
ISO Coarse
Torque (Nm / inch-pounds)

Minimum
Typical
Maximum
M2.5
0.18 / 1.6
0.27 / 2.4
0.37 / 3.3
M3
0.32 / 2.8
0.49 / 4.3
0.66 / 5.9
M4
0.78 / 6.9
1.14 / 10.1
1.5 / 13.3
M5
1.55 / 13.8
2.32 / 20.6
3.1 / 27.5
M6
2.7 / 24
4 / 35.5
5.4 / 48
M8
6.3 / 56
9.4 / 83
12.5 / 111
M10
12.5 / 111
18.7 / 166
25 / 222
M12
22.5 / 200
33.7 / 299
45 / 399
M16
64 / 568
95.5 / 848
127 / 1127
Notes:
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Torque range is 40% to 80% proof stress grade 4.6 unlubricated zinc-plated steel.
When a bolt and nut is torqued use a spanner to prevent rotation.
Use the minimum torque values if resilient materials (such as plastic bushes) are
included in the bolted joint.

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Specifications
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System AC Input
AC Input Voltage
220-240V (nominal L-N)

208V (nominal L-L)
AC Input Voltage Range
L-N: 175 275V

L-L: 175 275V
AC Input Current (maximum)

(per phase @ V = 175V)
APS6 models
APS12 models
(with two AC
feeds)
1P+N+PE (220-240V nom.):
72A
2P+PE (208V nom.):
72A
3P+N+PE (220-240V nom.):
24A
3P+PE (208V nom.):
42A
1P+N+PE (220-240V nom.):
2 x 72A
2P+PE (208V nom.):
2 x 72A
3P+N+PE (220-240V nom.):
2 x 24A
3P+PE (208V nom.):
2 x 42A
Frequency Range
45-66Hz
Earth Leakage Current (maximum)
1.3mA per rectifier
System DC Output
DC Output Voltage (nominal)
DC Output Power (maximum)
APS6 models
24V / 48V (dependent on rectifier model)
APS12 models
48V
APS6 models
24V:
48V:
APR24-3G rectifiers: 8.64kW

APS12 models
48V:
DC Output Voltage Range
21.5 - 29V / 43 - 57.5V
Rectifiers
Operating Ranges
Rated:
175 275V Full output up to 50C [122F]
Extended:
90 300V Reduced output power below 175V
AC Input Current (maximum)

175V AC, 20C [68F]
APR24-3G:
APR48-3G:
9.5A
12A
Rated Output Power
APR24-3G:
APR48-3G:
1440W
1800W
Rated Output Current
APR24-3G:
APR48-3G:
50A @ 28.8V
37.5A @ 48V
31.25A @ 57.6V
Preset Voltage
APR24-3G:
APR48-3G:
27V 0.1V
54.5V 0.1V
Rectifier AC Fuses (internal)
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Environment
Ambient Temperature Range (operating)
-40C to 70C [ -40F to 158F]

Output derates above 50C (or 30C at low AC
voltage) and below -10C [14F].
Relative Humidity (operating and storage)
<95% (non condensing)
Dimensions H, W, D
APS6-300
6U, 19 mounting, 306 mm [12]*
* Additional clear air space is required at rear for rectifier exhaust air venting. See details on page 24.
Weight
APS6-300
12kg [26.4 lb]*
Access Power Rectifier (APR24-3G, APR48-3G)
1.7kg [3.7 lb]
* weight of a typical configuration, excluding rectifiers
Digital Outputs/Alarm Relays (IOBGP)

Number of Digital Outputs/Relays
6 (one also used for Monitor OK alarm)
Contact Arrangement
One changeover contact per relay
Contact Rating
0.1A @ 60V DC maximum
Connectors
Screwless terminal blocks
Wire Size
0.5 - 2.0mm2 [20 - 14 AWG]
Isolation
Relay connections are isolated to 500V DC

from all other circuitry, earth and system
common.
Digital Inputs (IOBGP)

Number of Digital Inputs
Connectors
Screwless terminal blocks
Wire Size
0.5 - 2.0mm2 [20 - 14 AWG]
Temperature Sense Inputs (IOBGP)
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Number of Temperature Sense Inputs
2
One only connected as standard. Second input
available (requires additional temperature
sensor).
Range
2.53V to 3.43V (-20 to +70C [-4 to +158F])
Resolution
< 0.01V (< 1C [1.8F])
Accuracy
1C [1.8F] at 25C [77F], 2C [3.6F]

over rated temperature range
Maximum Cable Length
20m (65 feet)
Connector
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Current Sense Inputs (IOBGP)

Number of Current Sense Inputs
3 (one used for internal current shunt)
Range
50 to +50mV
Resolution
<50V
Accuracy
0.5% at 25C [77F], 1% over rated

temperature range
Connector
RJ45
Communications
USB
Version:
Speed:
Connector:
1.1
Full Speed (12Mbits/s)
USB B (female)
RS232
Interface:
Connectors:
RS-232 (DTE)
DB9M
Ethernet
Interface:
Connector:
Protocols:
10baseT
RJ-45
TCP/IP, SNMP,
S3P over IP, http (Web),
https (secure Web)
External modem options
Type:
Operation:
PSTN or GSM
Dial in/Dial out
on alarm*
* Can operate as a backup for Ethernet

communications.

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Connector Pin-outs
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Connector Pin-outs
Connector Type Purpose
XS1
XS31
YS11
USB
DB9M RS232 Serial Interface
RJ45
RJ45
Ethernet Interface
RXP System
Communications
USB B USB Serial Interface
Pin
Description
RD (Receive Data)
TD (Transmit Data)
RTS (Request to Send)
Common (Ground)
DTR (Data Terminal Ready)
Rx
Rx
Tx
Tx
+24/48V (System bus voltage)
0V
0V
VCC (+5 VDC)
Data -
Data +
Ground

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I/O Board Connector Pin-outs

XH4
(I/O board
only)
XH5
(I/O board
only)
XH6
XH7
MTA
156
MTA
156
RJ45
RJ45
LVD1 Interface
LVD2 Interface
Current Sense Inputs
Temperature sense
XH8
(I/O board
only)
MTA
156
LVD power
XH9
MTA
156
Bus voltage sense
XH12
(SiteSure-3G
only)
Pin
General Purpose Analog

Input
Description
+12V out
0V out
LVD1 auxiliary switch
Ground
+12V out
0V out
LVD2 auxiliary switch
Ground
Current Input 1 Common
Current Input 1
+12V out
Current Input 2
0V out
Current Input 3
Temp Sense 1+
Temp Sense 1-
Temp Sense 2+
Temp Sense 2-
Bus live
Common
Monitor reference
Monitor sense
A1 Input
A2 Input
0V
0V
A3 Input
A4 Input

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XH12A
(I/O board
only)
XH15A
XH15B
XH15C
(SiteSure-3G
only)
XH16/XH17
XH18/XH19
XH20/XH21
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MTA
156
Pin
Battery mid-point
monitoring sense
Digital inputs D1-D3
Digital relay outputs 1-2
Description
String 1 mid-point
String 2 mid-point
String 3 mid-point
String 4 mid-point
D1 input
0V
D2 input
0V
D3 input
0V
D4 input
0V
D5 input
0V
D6 input
0V
D7 input
D8 input
0V
0V
D9 input
D10 input
Relay 1 normally closed (NC)
Relay 1 normally open (NO)
Relay 1 Common (COM)

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YH3
(I/O board
only)
YH11
RJ45
RJ45
Pin
DC power system digital

inputs
RXP System
Communications
Description
Load Fuse Fail
Battery Fuse Fail
+12V out
AC Distribution Fan Fail
AC Distribution MOV Fail
0V out
MON sense
0V
0V
RJ45 connector pin-outs
RJ45 plug pin-outs

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SC200 Mappings
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SC200 Mappings
The SC200 uses mappings to allow it to associate internal functions, alarms and physical I/O
devices.
A default mapping is set at the factory before delivery. Usually this default mapping will not
need to be changed.
I/O Board Mapping

The I/O board (and SiteSure-3G modules if connected) serial numbers and the physical
connectors on the board/modules are mapped to logical numbers in the SC200. This allows
the physical inputs and outputs (including LVDs) to be recognized by the SC200.
I/O Board serial number mapping

Each I/O board serial number must be mapped to a logical IOB Number.
Usually, I/O board serial number mappings only need to be changed if:
The I/O board is changed. See details on page 104.
The SC200 is changed and/or a new configuration file is loaded into the SC200. See
details on page 101.
A SiteSure-3G I/O module is connected. For details refer to the SiteSure-3G Installation
Guide (see Related Information on page i).
This mapping is not included in configuration files and must be set if an SC200 is changed or
loaded with a new configuration file. Input/output, sensors and most voltage controls functions
are only available if this mapping is set.
To map I/O boards
In DCTools/Web go to: I/O Board > I/O Board to Serial Number Mapping.
Copy the I/O board serial number(s) from the RXP Bus Slaves table to the I/O Board to
Serial Number Mapping table to map an IOB Number to each I/O board (overwrite an
existing serial number if required).
If multiple SiteSure-3G modules are connected use the I/O board Identify function to
physically identify each board. See details on page 70.

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I/O connector mapping

Each I/O connector (analog input, digital input and digital output) on an I/O board must be
mapped to a logical IOB Number and IOB AI, IOB DI or IOB DO Number.
To map I/O connectors

Refer to the Analog Inputs on page 71, Digital Inputs on page 72 and Digital Outputs on
page 73.
The following tables show the default connector mappings:

Analog Name
Input
Function*
IOB
Number
IOB AI
Number
Connector
IOBGP 1 Bus Voltage Bus Voltage
XH9
Battery Current
Battery Current
XH6
Battery Temperature
Battery Temperature 1
XH7
Digital
Input
Name
Function*
IOB
Number
IOB DI
Number
Connector
Load Fuse Fail
Load Fuse Fail
YH3
Battery Fuse Fail
Battery Fuse Fail
YH3
10
MOV Fail
MOV Fail
10
YH3
* Function is an internal analog or digital input value used by the SC200 for voltage control
functions, and/or to generate System States, and/or to generate alarms.
Digital
Output
Name
IOB
Number
IOB DO
Number
Connector
Summary Non Urgent
XH15A
Low/High Load
XH15A
Rectifier Fail
XH15A
AC Fail
XH15B
Load/Batt Disconnect
XH15B
IOBGP 1 RY6/Mon OK
XH15B
Digital outputs are activated by mappings from analog inputs, digital inputs and/or alarms.
See Digital Output (Relay) Mapping on page 125.
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SC200 Mappings
LVD connector mapping

The LVD connector mappings are set in the factory do not usually need to be changed.
To map LVD connectors (if required)
In DCTools/Web go to: I/O Board > LVD to I/O Board Mapping.
The following table shows the default LVD mappings:

LVD
IOB Number
IOB LVD Number
Digital Output (Relay) Activation

Any analog input (above or below its threshold values), digital input or alarm can be used to
activate one or two digital outputs (A and B).
To map digital outputs
Refer to the Analog Inputs on page 71, Digital Inputs on page 72 and Digital Outputs on
page 73.

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Alarm Descriptions
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AC Fail
All rectifiers report loss of AC power.
ACD Fan Fail
The AC Distribution cooling system or fan controller has failed.
Batt Current Limit
Battery Current Limit (BCL) is active. See Battery Current Limit on page 54.
Batt Fuse Fail
A battery fuse has blown or a battery MCB has operated.
Battery Test Active
A Battery Test is active. See Battery Test on page 55.
Batt Test Fail
The batteries do not have the required capacity or are not fully charged. See
Battery Test on page 55.
Cabinet Fan Fail
A cabinet fan has failed.
Config Error
Configuration file is missing or invalid, installed rectifiers have different

nominal output voltages, or the number of cells in a battery string entered in
the configuration file does not match the nominal rectifier output voltage.
Refer to Troubleshooting for more information.
Equalize Active
The Equalize function is active. See Equalize on page 57.
Fast Charge Active
The Fast Charge function is active. See Fast Charge on page 58.
Generator Start
Uses the Fast Charge control function to start a generator. The generator is
started with the batteries partially discharged and switched off when the
batteries are fully recharged.
High Batt Temp
The battery temperature sensor is at a temperature above the high

temperature set point. This alarm indicates either thermal runaway of the
batteries or that the batteries are operating at a temperature that may cause
reduced battery life.
High Float
The float voltage is above its normal range.
High Load
The bus voltage is higher than the safe range for the load and/or battery.
In Discharge
The batteries are discharging.
Load Fuse Fail
A load fuse has blown or a load MCB has operated.
Low Batt Temp
The battery temperature sensor is at a temperature below the low

temperature set point. This alarm indicates a risk to the standby power
system battery as lower temperatures reduce the battery capacity.
Low Float
The float voltage is below its normal range.
Low Load
The bus voltage is lower than the safe range for the load and/or battery.
LVD1 (or LVD2)

Characterization Error
The LVD contactor must be characterized. See Low Voltage Disconnect on

page 63.
LVD1 (or LVD2)

Disconnected
LVD1 (or LVD2) has disconnected the battery or load. See Low Voltage
Disconnect on page 63.
LVD1 (or LVD2) Fail
LVD1 (or LVD2) is faulty or the control cable from the I/O board is
disconnected. See Low Voltage Disconnect on page 63.
LVD1 (or LVD2) Manual
LVD1 (or LVD2) is set to MANUAL CONNECT or MANUAL

DISCONNECT. See Low Voltage Disconnect on page 63.

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Missing Hardware
The SC200 has lost communication with a mapped I/O board or SiteSure-3G
module. Or, an input or output is mapped to an invalid I/O board or
SiteSure-3G module. Refer to I/O Board Mapping on page 123.
MOV Fail
One or more MOV cartridges have failed and must be replaced.
Multiple Rect Fail
Multiple rectifiers are faulty or their AC power has been removed without
causing partial or total AC failure.
New Hardware
The SC200 has detected an I/O board or SiteSure-3G module that does not
have its serial number mapped. Refer to I/O Board Mapping on page 123.
No Load
The total rectifier current is less than 2% of the maximum system output
current or is less than 2A.
Partial AC Fail
More than 20% of rectifiers are reporting loss of AC power or loss of a phase.
Rect(s) Comms Lost
Normally this alarm indicates that one or more rectifiers have been removed
during routine maintenance. However, faulty rectifier communications or
losing the rectifier communications bus can also trigger this alarm. If
removing multiple rectifiers triggers this alarm, you can reset it from the
keypad before it triggers an external alarm.
Rect Current Limit
Rectifier(s) in current limit.
Rectifier Fail
A rectifier is faulty or its AC power has been removed without causing

partial or total AC failure. Rectifier Fail alarm can be reset from the keypad
before it triggers an external alarm.
Rect Over-Temp
Rectifier(s) operating in temperature turndown mode, because of high

ambient temperature or low AC supply voltage.
Sensor Fail
The current, temperature or voltage sensing system is faulty, or the I/O

board mapping is incorrect.
System Overload
The power system is operating close to its maximum capacity and more
rectifiers are needed. The System Overload threshold is configurable. See
System Overload Alarm on page 68.
Unknown Hardware
The SC200 has detected an unknown type of device on the RXP bus.
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System Event Types

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Event Type
Description
Additional Event
Information
Start Up
Records when the controller

started running.
Alarm Activation
An alarm has become active.
Alarm number
Alarm Deactivation
An alarm has become in active.
Alarm number
Configuration Change
The configuration database was

changed.
Control Process Start
A control process has started.
Control State
Control Process End
A control process has stopped.
Control State
Rectifier Shutdown
A rectifier was shut down by the

controller. This excludes events
where a rectifier shuts itself down,
usually due to fault conditions.
Rectifier Restart
A rectifier was started up by the

controller. This excludes events
where a rectifier starts itself up,
usually due to the removal of fault
conditions.
Logs Cleared
The event and data logs have been

cleared.
Clock Change From
The clock was changed to this new

Event Log Time from the old
Event Information time. When the
clock is changed, two event log
entries are recorded. The first is
the Clock Change To event and
the second is the Clock Change
From event.
Clock Change To
The clock was changed to the new

Event Information time from the
old Event Log Time. When the
clock is changed, two event log
entries are recorded. The first is
the Clock Change To event and
the second is the Clock Change
From event.
Ext AI High Activation
An external analog input hi

threshold alarm has become
active.
External analog input

number
Ext AI High
Deactivation
An external analog input hi

threshold alarm has become in
active.

number

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Event Type
Description
Additional Event
Information
Ext AI Low Activation
An external analog input low

threshold alarm has become
active.

number
Ext AI Low
Deactivation
An external analog input low

threshold alarm has become in
active.

number
Ext DI Activation
An external digital input alarm

has become active.
External digital input

number
Ext DI Deactivation
An external digital input alarm

has become in active.
External digital input

number
Relay Control
Activation
A digital output has been

manually activated.
External digital output

number
Relay Control
Deactivation
A digital output has been

manually deactivated.

number
Ext DO Control
Activation
An external digital output has

been manually activated.

number
Ext DO Control
Deactivation
An external digital output has

been manually deactivated.

number

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To prevent damage to Powerware Access Power Solutions from lightning and transient overvoltages, structural lightning protection and transient protection must be installed at each
site.
Transient protection will also protect against other sources of transients, such as:
Circuit or grid switching by the power company
Electrical switching of large inductive loads (such as motors, transformers, and electrical
drives) or capacitive loads (such as power factor correction) or manufacturing
equipment.
Use a suitably qualified consultant to develop a transient protection plan (compliant with
IEC 61643-12) for the equipment to be installed at the site. The transient protection plan and
associated installation must:
1
Capture the lightning strike at a known and preferred point outside the building
Conduct the main lightning energy safely to earth
Dissipate the lightning energy into a low impedance earthing system
Eliminate earth potential differences inside the building
Protect the AC supply using a coordinated transient voltage surge suppression plan, that
includes:
Primary surge protection
Secondary surge protection
Primary / secondary surge decoupling coils
Secondary / tertiary surge decoupling coils
Protect the data and control lines using a coordinated transient voltage surge
suppression plan
Earthing (Grounding)
The most important aspect of any power system installation at a site is the integrity of the
earthing systems. Effective earthing will significantly increase site protection. Most sites have
a number of earthing systems such as:
AC Power earth
DC Power earth
Tower / building lightning protection earth
For optimum protection, all earths must be brought together at one "star" point. Otherwise,
surge currents can flow within the system creating large voltages. These can cause damage to
equipment that does not normally require surge protection, such as rectifier outputs and
communications interfaces.
If there is a tower on the site then use the tower earth as the "star" point. This is because it
conducts the majority of the surge to earth, especially if the site is lightning-prone. For other
sites, a 'direct-lightning' earth will not be available therefore a structural or power system
earth will be used. In multi-floor buildings, always try to use structural earths if the common
earth point cannot be found at ground level. For basements / single floor buildings, the AC
power earth is usually the most appropriate.

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Primary Transient Protection

Primary transient protection must be considered at all sites. Eaton recommends, primary
transient protection on the incoming AC supply either at the main AC switchboard or subswitchboard.
In the absence of sufficient information, primary transient protective devices with a
minimum repeat strike rating of 100kA (8/20s wave shape) are recommended.
In addition, primary transient protection must be coordinated with downstream secondary
transient protection via suitably rated surge decoupling coils. These should have been
specified as part of the transient protection plan for the site. If no surge decoupling coils were
specified, then air-core 15H surge decoupling coils are suitable.
Secondary Transient Protection
Secondary transient protection (downstream from the primary transient protection) must be
present at all sites to protect the DC power system from transients.
Some models of Powerware Access Power Solutions are factory-fitted with secondary
transient protection to protect the power system from a limited number of repeated 15kA
transients (8/20s wave shape).
Factory-fitted secondary transient protection typically consist of:
Phase-to-neutral metal oxide varistors (MOVs) with a voltage rating of 440V, capable of
withstanding temporary over-voltages
A neutral-to-earth spark gap (gas discharge tube)
Surge decoupling coils
If secondary transient protection is not fitted inside the Powerware Access Power Solutions,
then external secondary transient protection must be installed in the AC switchboard that
supplies the DC power system.
Carefully consider the residual voltage seen by the DC power system (maximum 6kV) and
the decoupling between the transient protection system and the DC power system.
Transients must be limited to less than 2kA.
Tertiary Transient Protection
Powerware rectifiers are fitted with 6kV/3kA transient protection. This is designed to protect
the rectifiers from voltage spikes generated during operation of the upstream transient
protection system. Do not install rectifiers without adequate upstream surge protection.
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Installation
Install the transient protection according to the following diagram.
"Supply transformer
3Primary/secondary surge decoupling (Spark gap (neutral-earth)

coils (4, refer to text for rating)
#Building entrance
4AC sub-switchboard or APS DC
$Main switchboard
power system
%Fuses
5Secondary transient protection
!Primary transient protection (refer to 'MOVs (3, phase-neutral, refer to text

text for rating)
)Switchboard earth/ground busbar

*Secondary/Tertiary surge decoupling
coils (4 x 11H minimum)
+Access Power Rectifiers
for rating)
&Building earth/ground busbar

Transient protective devices are fitted with alarm contacts and visual indicators.
Monitor the status of all externally installed transient protective devices. Either:
Regularly inspect the visual indicators
Connect the alarm contacts to the MOV Fail termination on the I/O board (preferred
option) or to the building management system. See the Connections diagram on page 9
for location of MOV Fail termination (YH3) and connector pin-outs on page 119.
The alarm signal lines of the external transient protective devices must be isolated from the AC
supply (by voltage-free relay contacts) before connecting these signal lines to the APS DC
power system.

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Earth Bonding
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Earth Bonding
The earthing arrangement of your communications equipment determines how the DC

common of the DC power system is referenced to earth.
There are two options: AC and DC earths bonded or AC and DC earths separated.
AC-DC Earth Linked (recommended)

During a lightning surge, very large voltages can develop between AC earth and DC
common as the surge current flows through the earth cables to earth.
Access Power Solutions DC power systems are factory fitted with an AC-DC earth link (see
diagrams on page 22). This link prevents these very large voltages from developing and
protects the rectifiers from surge related damage.
Retain this earth link unless an AC-DC earth link is prohibited at the site.
AC and DC Earth Isolated

If an AC-DC earth link is prohibited at the site, then a transient earth clamp (TEC) between
the separate earths is an acceptable compromise.
Transient earth clamps equalize surge voltages by only conducting above a certain voltage
threshold. Under surge conditions, the initial voltage across the clamp may reach around
1000V before it operates (exposing connected equipment to potentially damaging voltage
transients). For this reason direct bonding of earths is always preferred.
Perform the following steps to isolate the AC and DC earths, and install a TEC.
Step 1 - Disconnect DC common bar from AC earth
1
Remove the AC-DC earth

link screw.
Undo the screws securing

the DC common bar to the
plastic stand-offs.
Undo the bolt connecting

the common bar to the
common bus and remove
the bar.
Use the earth link screw

(without the flat washer) to
re-attach the stand-off to
the chassis.
Refit the common bar.

Tighten the bolt and screws
according to the Standard
Torque Settings on page
111.
"AC-DC earth link screw

#Stand-off
$DC common bar
%Common bus

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Step 2 - Connect TEC
Connect a Transient Earth Clamp (TEC) from the DC common bar to the
AC earth.
"Transient earth clamp surge
protection device
#AC earth (ground)

$DC earth (ground) / communications
earth
%DC Common
The path between AC earth and DC common (via the transient earth clamp)
must be as short and straight as possible, preferably less than 500mm (20").
The transient earth clamp must have the following minimum specifications.
Nom. DC Spark-over Voltage
600V
Impulse Spark-over Voltage at 1 kV/s
< 1400V
Nom. Impulse Discharge Current 8/20s wave shape
20kA
Insulation Resistance at 100V
1010
Capacitance
< 1.5pF
A larger transient earth clamp with a high kA rating must be used if the
potential severity of a lightning strike is high.
Procedure complete
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Commissioning
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Commissioning
Before starting these Commissioning tasks:
Complete all the Installation tasks (see details on page 16)
Complete all the Start-Up tasks (see details on page 34)
Save a copy of the configuration file.
Complete the Commissioning tasks in the following order:

During the testing, note any changes to the configuration file that are incorrect.
Task Description
Reference
Analog Inputs
System Controls
System Alarms
Digital Inputs
Digital Outputs (Relays)

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Analog Inputs
Equipment required:
Digital Voltmeter
DC Load bank
DC Current Clamp meter
Trim pot adjustment tool
Thermometer
Test
Test procedure
Adjustment
DC Voltage
None
Battery Current
(High current test)
Note 1
Measure the DC voltage across the DC bus.

Ensure the bus voltage on the SC200 display and
in DCTools/Web is within specifications.
Conduct the load test and turn off the rectifiers.
Measure the load current with a DC clamp
meter.
Ensure the current displayed on the SC200 and

in DCTools/Web is within specification.
Ensure the current is the correct polarity.
Note 2
Total System
Current
Load Current
(High current test)
(High current test)

Load Current
(No current test)
Battery Current
(No current test)
Total System
Current
(No current test)

Temperature
User assigned
Analog Inputs
Note 3
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Connect a load bank to the DC load connection
Adjust the gain setting in the SC200
Measure the load current with a DC clamp meter
Adjust the gain setting on the

current sensor by moving the trim
pot.
Ensure the load current displayed on the SC200

and in DCTools/Web is within specification.
Adjust the gain setting in

DCTools/Web.
Apply a high load to the system
Ensure the current is the correct polarity.

Repeat the load test.
None
Ensure the system current displayed on the

SC200 and in DCTools/Web is within
specification.
Disconnect the load bank from the system.
Ensure the load current displayed on the SC200
and in DCTools/Web is 0 amps.
Ensure the battery current displayed on the
SC200 and in DCTools/Web is 0 amps.
Adjust the current offset setting of

the SC200.
Adjust the current offset setting of
the SC200.
None
Ensure the total system current displayed on the

SC200 and in DCTools/Web is 0 amps.
With thermometer, measure the temperature at

the power system temperature sensor.
Ensure the temperature input displayed on the

SC200 and in DCTools/Web is within
specification.
Test each temperature input.
Adjust the gain setting on the

current sensor by moving the trim
pot.
Test the accuracy and alarm mapping for all

analog inputs.
Some temperature sensors have an

adjustable trim pot.
See Note 3.
Check the name, severity and alarm thresholds

are correct.

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Notes
1
When the rectifiers are turned off, the battery current will supply all the current to the
load. At this time the battery current will equal the load current.
This test assumes there is a current sensor on the DC Load Bus. If batteries are not
installed on the system, connect the load bank to the battery bus.
If the battery current is determined by a summation, conduct the load current test before
the battery current test.
The test should be done at the maximum expected system load current.
This test assumes there is a current sensor on the DC load bus.
As the analog inputs can be configured for many different types of analog signal, tests
have not been detailed on this test sheet.
User assigned analog inputs are not available on all systems.

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System Controls
Equipment Required:
DC Load bank
Test
Test procedure
Adjustment
Voltage Control
None
Note 1
Temperature
Compensation
Note 2
Equalize
Fast Charge
Note 3
With DCTools, ensure the bus voltage matches

the Target Voltage as shown on the Voltage
Control Summary of DCTools.
Heat the battery temperature sensor.
Set the Equalize Duration to 1 minute.

Ensure the system voltage increases to the
Equalize Voltage.
Ensure the Equalize stops after the 1 minute

duration.
Return the Equalize duration to the original

setting.
Set the Fast Charge Max Duration to 1 minute.
None
Start an Equalize.
Ensure the SC200 indicates an Equalize has

started.
None
Ensure the system voltage changes in accordance

with the configured slope.
140
Apply a load to the power system.
None
Set the Fast Charge Voltage Threshold to a value

approximately 1V below the system float
voltage.
Connect load to the system.
Turn off the AC to the system.
Allow the system voltage to fall below the Fast
Charge Voltage Threshold.
Turn on the AC.
Ensure the system performs a Fast Charge.
Ensure the SC200 indicates a Fast Charge has
started.
Ensure the Fast Charge Voltage is correct.
Ensure the Fast Charge stops after 1 minute.
Return the Fast Charge settings to the original
values.

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Test
Test procedure
Adjustment
Generator Start
Option
None
Note 4
Set the Voltage Threshold to a value

approximately 1V below the system float
voltage.
Battery Current
Limit
Note 5

Allow the system voltage to fall below the
Voltage Threshold.
Ensure the system performs a Fast Charge.
Ensure the SC200 indicates a Generator Start.
Ensure the Generator Start digital output
activates.
Turn on the AC.
Ensure the Generator Start stops after 1 minute.
Return the settings to the original values.
Reduce the Battery Current Limit setting to 5%.
None

Allow the battery to discharge for a period.
Turn on the AC.
Monitor the battery current to ensure the Battery
Current Limit control function is operating.
Current Share
Note 6
View the individual rectifier currents with the

SC200 or DCTools/Web.
Ensure the currents are all at 0 amps.
None

Ensure that all rectifiers share the load evenly
and any variation is within specification.

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Test
Test procedure
Adjustment
Battery Test
None
Set the Battery Test Duration to 30 minutes

Set the Battery Test Termination Voltage to a value
approximately 2 volts below the float voltage.
Start the Battery Test.
Ensure the SC200 indicates that a Battery Test has
started.
Wait until the system voltage reduces below the

Termination Voltage.
Confirm the Battery Test fails.

Ensure the Battery Test Fail alarm is displayed on
the SC200.
Ensure the Battery Test stops and the system

voltage returns to the float voltage setting.
Clear the Battery Test Fail alarm in

DCTools/Web.
Set the Battery Test Duration to 1 minute.
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Set the Battery Test Interval to 0 days.
Set the Battery Test Termination Voltage to a value

approximately 10 volts below the float voltage.
Start the Battery Test.
Ensure the SC200 indicates that a Battery Test has
started.
Wait for the Battery Test Duration time to expire.
Confirm the Battery Test passes.
Ensure the Battery Test stops and the system
voltage returns to the float voltage setting.
Reset the Battery Test settings to the original
values.

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Test
Test procedure
Adjustment
Low Voltage
Disconnect
Manual Operation
None
Note 7
Low Voltage
Disconnect
Automatic
Operation
Note 7
Low Voltage
Disconnect
Alarms
Note 7
Set the LVD manual control to CONNECT.

Ensure the LVD contactor is connected.
Ensure the SC200 displays an LVD Manual
alarm.
Ensure the I/O board LVD LED is on.
Set the LVD manual control to AUTO.
Set the LVD manual control to DISCONNECT.
Ensure the SC200 shows no LVD alarms.

Ensure the LVD contactor disconnects.

Ensure the SC200 displays an LVD Manual
alarm.
Ensure the I/O board LVD LED is off.
Set the LVD manual control to AUTO.
Ensure the LVD connects.

Check the LVD contactor is connected.
None
Increase the LVD Disconnect Voltage Threshold.

Reduce the system voltage below the LVD
Disconnect Voltage Threshold.
Wait for the configured Recognition Period.
Ensure the LVD disconnects.
Ensure the SC200 displays an LVD Disconnected
alarm
Ensure the I/O board LVD LED is off.
Increase the system voltage above the configured

Reconnect Voltage.
Wait for the configured Recognition Period.

Disconnect each LVD control cable from the I/O
board.
Ensure the SC200 displays an LVD Fail alarm.
Reconnect the cables.
None
Ensure the I/O board LVD LED is flashing.


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Notes
144
AVC must be enabled. Allow up to 1 minute for the system to stabilize after load or
voltage changes.
Breathing on the sensor can increase the temperature.
Battery Current Limit control function may have to be turned off to allow the Fast
Charge voltage to reach its value within the 1 minute test duration.
Refer to Generator Start Option on page 69 for details.
There may be slight current fluctuations above and below the configured current limit
setting. This can be due to the current control within the factory preset deadband.
Confirmation of this control function may be witnessed in the Fast Charge test.
There may be a delay of up to 2 minutes before the currents stabilize between rectifiers.
There may be a delay of up to 10 seconds before the LVD changes state.

APS systems may not display a Manual Connect alarm on the SC200 if the system
voltage is above the LVD disconnect voltage.
Perform the test on each LVD control module within the system.
For manual LVD operation see details on page 63.
For an explanation of LVD LED indications see Troubleshooting on page 92.

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System Alarms
Equipment Required:
DC load bank
DC power supply
Test
Test procedure
General notes
about alarm testing
Adjustment
For all alarms check the following where

applicable:
SC200 LED status.

SC200 display indication.
DCTools/Web alarm indication
Remote alarm indication (PowerManagerII,
SNMP traps, etc)
Digital outputs (relays).
Reducing the alarm recognition time will reduce

the alarm testing time.
There may be more than 1 method to perform

the following alarm tests.
Low Float
Note 1
Increase the Low Float Threshold to just below the

float voltage.
Reduce the system voltage by heating the battery

temperature sensor
- or Disconnect the battery from the system.
Low Load
High Float
Note 1
High Load
Start a Battery Test.

The system voltage will fall.
Ensure alarm operates.
Test as for the Low Float test.
Note that the Low Load Threshold is lower than
the Low Float threshold.
Set the system Float Voltage above the High Float
Threshold.
- or -
Reduce the High Float Threshold and increase the

system voltage by starting an Equalize.
- or -
Reduce the High Float Threshold and increase the

system voltage by cooling the battery
temperature sensor.

Increase the system voltage.
Test as for the High Float test.
Note the High Load Threshold is higher

than the High Float Threshold
Rectifier Fail

Turn off a rectifier AC MCB (if fitted).
The rectifier will turn off.

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Test
Test procedure
Multiple rectifier
fail
Turn off the AC MCBs to 2 rectifiers (if fitted).
Rectifier comms
lost
Multiple Rectifier
comms lost
Remove 2 rectifiers from the system.
Partial AC Fail
Turn off the AC to more than 20% of the

rectifiers in the system.
AC Fail
System Overload
Adjustment
The rectifiers will turn off.

Remove a rectifier from the system.
Turn off all AC to the system.

Reduce the System Overload Recognition Period to
0 minutes.
Apply load to the system.
Turn off rectifiers until the System Overload
Threshold is exceeded.
Battery Fuse Fail
Battery Test Fail
MOV Fail
Remove a MOV cartridge from the MOV

housing (if fitted).
ACD Fan Fail
Increase the Battery Temperature Low Threshold

above the current temperature.
- or -
Cool the temperature sensor until the threshold

is exceeded.
Load Fuse Fail

Note 2
LVD alarms
Battery
Temperature Low
Battery
Temperature High
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Apply load to the system.
Turn off the MCB feeding the load bank.
Turn off a Battery MCB or remove a Battery
Fuse.
See Battery Test on page 55 for details.
Stop the ACD Fan (if fitted).

See LVD test on page 140 for details.
Reduce the Battery Temperature High Threshold

below the current temperature.
- or -
Heat the battery temperature sensor until the

threshold is exceeded.

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Test
Test procedure
Sensor Fail
Disconnect the battery temperature sensor from

the I/O board (XH7).
Disconnect the current sensor (XH6).
Disconnect the voltage sensor (XH9).
Equalize
Fast Charge
For details see Fast Charge test in System

Controls on page 140.
Battery Test
For details see Battery Test in System Controls

on page 140.
In Discharge
Remove all rectifiers from the system.
Note 3
Config Error
Note 4
Adjustment
Replace the battery temperature sensor.

Replace the current sensor.

Replace the voltage sensor.
For details see Equalize test in System Controls
on page 140.
Turn off the AC supply to the rectifiers.

Allow the battery to start discharging.
Load incorrect configuration file.
- or Apply an incorrect external voltage to the
system:
24V for a 48V system

48V for a 24V system
Battery Current
Limit
For details see Battery Current Limit test in

System Controls on page 140.
Rectifier No Load
Ensure the DC load and batteries are isolated

from the system.
Rectifier Current
Limit
User Assigned
Alarms
High Rectifier
Temperature
See User Digital Input test on page 149.
Apply a DC load to the system.

Turn off rectifiers until the remaining rectifiers
reach the Rectifier Current Limit threshold.
- or -
Set the Rectifier Current Limit slightly below the

existing rectifier current being delivered to the
load.

Unable to test.
Note 5

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Test
Test procedure
AC Phase 1/2/3
Fail
Turn off AC phase 1 to the power system.
Reduce the High AC Threshold below the existing

AC voltage.
Ensure alarms operates.
Increase the Low AC Threshold above the existing

AC voltage.
Ensure alarms operates.
Note 6
AC Phase 1/2/3
Voltage
Note 6
AC Frequency
Note 6
Engine Run Option
Note 7
Adjustment

Repeat for phase 2 and phase 3.
Change the Nominal AC Frequency setting.

Change the AC Frequency Threshold.
Change the state of the digital input with Engine
Run function.
Notes
148
Ensure Alarm Tracking is disabled. Ensure Temperature Compensation is enabled.
If the load is not connected to the load MCBs and if an electronic Fuse Fail detect circuits
is installed, this test can also be performed as follows:
Turn off the load MCB
Connect a high impedance path >100k) between the end load side of the MCB and
the Common Bus. (The impedance path can also be created by touching these points
with your hand.)
Ensure the battery discharge is high enough. Allow for the recognition time.
This alarm will be displayed if the incorrect configuration or incorrect rectifiers are used
in the system. It is not recommended that this be tested as it is very unlikely for an
incorrect configuration to be installed after commissioning.
This alarm is originated from the rectifier. It can only be tested by increasing the internal
temperature of the rectifier.
These alarms are only available with the external AC metering option.
A digital input must be configured for this test to function. See details on page 54.

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Digital Inputs
Test
Test procedure
Digital Input 1
Change the state of the Digital input.

Ensure any alarms mapped to the digital output
(relay) activate.
Ensure the Digital Input Alarm Name is correct.
Digital Input 2
As for Digital Input 1.
Digital Input 3
Digital Input 4
Digital Input 5
Digital Input 6
User Assigned
Digital Inputs
Note 1
Adjustment

Check the severity and digital output (relay)
mapping is correct.
Notes
1
As the Digital Inputs can be configured for many different digital input devices, specific
tests have not been detailed on this test sheet.
Digital Outputs (Relays)

Test
Test procedure
Digital Output 1
Note 1
Adjustment
Set the Test State to Relay Active or Relay Inactive.

Ensure the digital output changes state and any
remote alarms are extended.
Wait for the Relay Test Duration time.
Ensure the digital output state and any extended
alarms return to their original state.
Digital Output 2
As for Digital Output 1.
Digital Output 3
Digital Output 4
Digital Output 5
Digital Output 6
Note 2
User assigned
Digital Outputs
Notes
1
Digital Outputs can also be checked as other system tests are performed.
This digital output is typically configured as the Monitor OK relay. Test extended alarms
by removing the power to the I/O board. This will de-energize the relay.

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Commissioning Completed
Restore the original (backed-up prior to the testing) configuration file.
Use DCTools/Web to change any configuration file settings that were noted as incorrect
during the Commissioning tests.
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Please enter as much information as you can. Send the completed form, together with the item for repair to your
nearest authorized service agent. NOTE: Only one fault to be recorded per form.
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Worldwide Support
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Worldwide Support
For product information and a complete listing of worldwide sales offices, visit Eaton's
Powerware website at: www.powerware.com or email: DCinfo@eaton.com
For technical support contact either your local Powerware DC product representative, the
closest office from the following list, telephone (+64) 3 343-7448, or email
CustomerServiceNZ@eaton.com
Australia
Tel. 1300 877 359
Canada
Tel. 1-800-461-9166
Central America
Tel. +52-55-5488-5252
China
Tel. +86-571-8848-0166
Europe / Middle East / Africa
Tel. +44-1243-810-500
Hong Kong / Korea / Taiwan
Tel. +852-2745-6682
India
Tel. +91-11-2649-9414 to 18
New Zealand / Pacific
Tel: 0800 DC Power (327-693)

Tel. +64-3-343-7448
Singapore / South East Asia
Tel. +65-6829-8888
South America
Tel. +55-11-3616-8500
Tel: +54-11-4343-6323
United States of America

(Toll Free)
Tel. 1-800-843-9433

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Index
4
Index
Load Fuse Fail Alarm 72, 123, 127
LVD Status LED 7
AC Earth
Mappings 123, 125
AC-DC Earth Connection 19, 135
Monitor OK Alarm 7
Connection Point 3
MOV Fail Alarm 72, 123, 127, 131
Site Earth 16
Rectifier Alarms 6, 36, 127
AC Frequency Alarm 127
Rectifier LEDs 6
AC Phase Alarm 127
Relays See Digital Outputs (Relays)
AC phase/neutral terminals 3
SC200 Alarms 36, 45, 66
AC Supply
SC200 LEDs 6, 45
AC Discrimination 16
Severity See System Alarms
AC Fail Alarm 66, 72, 127
Sound See Audible Alarm Indication
AC MCB 22
System Alarms 66, 127
AC Rating Label 2, 4, 22
System Overload Alarm 66, 68, 127

Analog Inputs 71
AC Supply Cord (pre-fitted) 3
Mappings 123, 125
AC Terminal Cover 3
AC Voltage 60, 71
APR-3G Series Rectifiers See Rectifiers
Connection to AC Supply 22, 30, 36
Audible Alarm Indication 45, 66
Earth Leakage Current 16, 113
AVC See Active Voltage Control
High AC Voltage Protection 16
Low AC Threshold 60
Battery
Specifications 113
Startup 36
Battery Charging 37
Transient Voltage Protection 16, 131
Battery Current 71, 123
Tripping Curve See AC Discrimination
Battery Installation 27
ACD Fan Fail Alarm 72, 127
Battery Test 52, 53, 55, 58, 59
Active Voltage Control 52, 53
Disposal and Recycling 108
Alarms
Equalize 52, 55, 57
AC Fail Alarm 66, 72, 127
Fast Charge 52, 55, 58
ACD Fan Fail Alarm 72, 127
High Batt Temp Alarm 66, 127
Alarm Configuration 66
In Discharge Alarm 127
Alarm Descriptions 127
Low Batt Temp Alarm 66, 127
Alarm Tracking 66
Reverse Polarity 37
Audible Alarm Indication 45, 66
Temperature Compensation 52, 59
Battery Fuse Fail Alarm 72, 123, 127
Temperature Sensor 7, 9, 27, 71, 114, 123

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PSTN Modem Communications 82
Battery Circuit Breakers

Security 87
Connecting to MCBs 25
SNMP 81
Fitting MCBs 19
USB Communications 46
Location 2, 4
Web Access Security 89

Web Server 80
Battery Current Limit 52, 54, 58
Write Access Password 88
Batt Current Limit Alarm 127
Configuration File 36, 40
Engine Run BCL 54
Backup and Restore 40
Battery Test 52, 53, 55, 58, 59
Changing a Configuration Setting 44
Battery Test Alarms 127
Config Error Alarm 127
BCL See Battery Current Limit

Blank Panel See Spares
Connection to AC Supply 22, 30, 36
Bus Voltage 71
Contrast See Display Settings

Current
Bus Voltage Sense 7, 53, 123

High Load Alarm 66, 127
Battery Current 71, 123
Low Load Alarm 66, 127
Load Current 71
No Load Alarm 127
Rectifier Current 71
Cabinet Fan Fail Alarm 66, 127
Current Limit
Characterization of LVD 63, 103
Battery Current Limit 52, 54, 58
Circuit Breakers
Rectifier Current Limit 60
Current Sense 7, 9, 71, 115
Fitting MCBs 19
Damage (transport) 14, 34
Location 2, 4
Data Logging 74
Replacing or Adding a Load MCB 100

Clearances 24
System Event Types 129

DC Common
Commissioning 153
Communications 78, 115
Location 2, 4
Communications Options 78
Polarity 19
Connector 6, 9
DC Distribution Cover 2, 4
DCTools 10, 46, 109
DCTools 10, 46, 109
Ethernet Communications 78
Software Versions 10
GSM Modem Communications 85
HTTP/HTTPS 89
Digital Inputs 72, 114
Loss of Communications 87
156
Connectors 7, 9

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Mappings 123, 125
System States 72
Generator Start Option 69
Digital Outputs (Relays) 73, 114
Generator Start Alarm 127
Connectors 7, 9
GSM Modem Communications 85
Relay Mapping 66, 72, 73, 125

Remote Control State 73
Test Digital Outputs 73
Heatsink Temperature 60
Discrimination See AC Discrimination

Display Settings 45
High AC Voltage Protection 16

High Float Alarm 66, 127
High Load Alarm 66, 127
Earth
Horizontal/Vertical Setting of Display See

Display Settings
HTTP/HTTPS 89
Positive/Negative Earth Operation See

Polarity
Site Earth 16
Identify a Rectifier 62
EMC Compliance 14
Identify an I/O Board 70
Engine Run BCL 54
Identity Information 47
Equalize 52, 55, 57
In Discharge Alarm 127
Equalize Active Alarm 127
Input/Output (I/O) Board
Ethernet
Connector 6, 9
Additional I/O See SiteSure-3G I/O

module
Ethernet Communications 78
Analog Inputs 71
Event Log See Data Logging
Connections to other system components 9
System Event Types 129
Connector Pin-outs 119

Description 7
Digital Inputs 72, 114
Fast Charge 52, 55, 58
I/O Board Mapping 101, 123
Fast Charge Active Alarm 127
Identify an I/O Board 70
Float Voltage 52, 53, 60
Input/Output Cabling 28
High Float Alarm 66, 127
Location 3
LVD Status LED 7
Function 72, 123
Repair and Return 151
Fuse
Internal Clock 48
Rectifier Fuses See AC Discrimination
L
LCD Display 41
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MOV Fail Alarm 72, 123, 127, 131
Display Settings 45
Multiple Rect Fail Alarm 127
LEDs
LVD Status LED 7
Rectifier LEDs 6
SC200 LEDs 6, 45
Network Management System (NMS) See

SNMP
Lightning Protection See Transient Voltage

Protection
New Hardware Alarm 127

No Load Alarm 127
Load Circuit Breakers

Fitting MCBs 19
Output Ramp Up Slope 60
Location 2, 4
Output Voltage and Current 52, 60, 71, 113
Replacing or Adding a Load MCB 100

Load Current 71
Partial AC Fail Alarm 127
Load Power 71
Parts 110
Locate Rectifier See Identify a Rectifier
Password
Log See Data Logging
Logon ID 89
Low AC Threshold 60
PC Log See Data Logging
PC/Laptop (Connection via USB) See USB

Communications
Low Load Alarm 66, 127

Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD) 8, 63
Characterization of LVD 63, 103
Polarity 19
Reverse Polarity 37
Power
Connectors 7, 9
Load Power 71
Location 3
System Power 71, 113
LVD Alarms 127
PowerManagerII 10
LVD Status LED 7
Protection
Mappings 123, 125
Security 44, 87
LVD See Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD)
PSTN Modem Communications 82
M
Mains Fail Alarm See AC Fail Alarm
Mappings 123, 125
R
Rack Mounting Brackets 19, 24
Missing Hardware Alarm 127

Modem (PSTN, GSM) See Communications
Monitor OK Alarm 7
MOVs See Transient Voltage Protection
158
Rect(s) Comms Lost Alarm 127

Rectifiers 113
Blank Panel See Spares

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Modem (PSTN, GSM) See Communications
Description 6
Identify a Rectifier 62
Safety Equipment 109
Inserting the Rectifiers 34
SC200 system controller
Load Power 71
Alarm Descriptions 127
Locate Rectifier See Identify a Rectifier
Changing a Configuration Setting 44
Location 2, 4
Configuration File 36, 40
Output Ramp Up Slope 60
Connections to other system components 9
Output Voltage and Current 52, 60, 71, 113
Connector Pin-outs 117, 119
Rectifier Alarms 6, 36, 127
Description 6
Rectifier blank panel 99
Display Settings 45
Rectifier Current 71
Firmware Upgrade 49
Rectifier Current Limit 60
Identity Information 47
Rectifier Fuses See AC Discrimination
Internal Clock 48
Rectifier LEDs 6
Keypad 41
Rectifier Replacement 99
Location 2, 4
Registration 36, 60
Main Menu 43
Mappings 123, 125
Restart Rectifier(s) 62
Serial Number 60, 62
Replacing the System Controller 101
Shutdown 60, 62
SC200 Alarms 36, 45, 66
Start Up Delay 60
Security 44
Startup 36
Startup 41
Summary Screen 41
Security 44, 87
Voltage Control 52
Sensor Fail Alarm 127
Relays See Digital Outputs (Relays)
Servicing 14, 151, 153
Monitor OK Alarm 7
Severity See System Alarms
Relay Mapping 66, 72, 73, 125
Shutdown 60, 62
Remote Control State 73
SiteSure-3G I/O module 71
Connection to APS 2, 4
Residual Current Devices (RCD) 16
SMS Text Messaging See GSM Modem

Communications
Reverse Polarity 37
SNMP 81
RS232
SNTP See Internal Clock
Connector 6, 9
Software Versions 10
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Sound See Audible Alarm Indication
Connector 6, 9
Spares 110
USB Cable 109
Standby Generator Options
USB Communications 46
Engine Run BCL 54
Generator Start Option 69
Vertical/Horizontal Setting of Display See

Display Settings
Start Up Delay 60
Summary Screen 41
Voltage (Bus) 71. See Bus Voltage Sense
System Alarms 66, 127

Voltage Control 52
Active Voltage Control 52, 53
Bus Voltage Sense 7, 53, 123
System States 72
Voltage Feed Module 2, 5, 9
Technical Assistance 153
Web Server 80
Temperature 114

Temperature Compensation 52, 59
Temperature Sensor 7, 9, 27, 71, 114, 123
Test Digital Outputs 73
Text Messaging (SMS) See GSM Modem
Communications
Time See Internal Clock
Tools 109
Top Cover 3
Torque Settings 111
MOV Fail Alarm 72, 123, 127, 131
Troubleshooting
Damage (transport) 14, 34
Servicing 14, 151, 153
Technical Assistance 153
U
Unknown Hardware Alarm 127
USB
160

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About This Guide

DC power system installers competent in:

installing and commissioning DC Power Systems

safe working practices for AC and DC powered equipment

the relevant local electrical safety regulations and wiring standards

DC power system operators and maintenance staff competent in:

operation of DC Power Systems

safe working practices for AC and DC powered equipment

PowerManagerII Online Help

DCTools Online Help

SiteSure-3G Installation and Operation Guide IPN 997-00012-51

Reporting Problems with this Guide

For Further Information and Technical Assistance

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Access Power Rectifiers (APR24-3G/APR48-3G) ................................................................ 6

Low Voltage Disconnect Options........................................................................................... 8

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Starting the SC200 .................................................................................................................. 41

SC200 Operation Using a PC/Laptop ................................................................................. 46

Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD)............................................................................................ 63

Generator Start Option .......................................................................................................... 69

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Equipment and Tools

Spare Parts............................................................................................................................. 110

Equipment Incident Report

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Access Power Solutions DC Power Systems

Access Power Rectifiers (APR24-3G/APR48-3G)

SC200 System Controller

Low Voltage Disconnect Options

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Access Power Solutions DC Power Systems

"AC Rating Label

4DC Common load terminals

#APR-3G Series rectifier (see details on page 6)

5Voltage Feed Module with connector for

$SC200 system controller (see details on page 6)

3DC Common battery terminals

optional SiteSure-3G I/O module

'Load and battery cable tie rod

)DC Distribution cover

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APS6 Models Rear View

"AC cable entry gland

!Up to 16 Load Miniature Circuit Breakers

#I/O Board (see details on page 7)

Disconnect (LVD) (see details on page 8)

(MCBs). See Note 1.

&Up to 4 Battery Miniature Circuit Breakers

%Optional (low priority) load disconnect Low

AC supply cord(s) may be pre-fitted.

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APS12 Models Front View

"AC Rating Label

4DC Common battery terminals

#APR-3G Series rectifier, 48V only (see details

5DC Common load terminals