Control unit (ncu) controller 2nd ethernet port retrofit kit (16 pages)
Summary of Contents for Vertiv Liqui-tect LP6000
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Liqui-tect LP6000 Leak-detection System Leak-detection System Installer/User Guide...
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Technical Support Site If you encounter any installation or operational issues with your product, check the pertinent section of this manual to see if the issue can be resolved by following outlined procedures. Visit https://www.VertivCo.com/en-us/support/ for additional assistance.
4.6.8 Configuring EIA-485 and Modbus Port Communication on the Touchscreen 4.6.9 Configuring BACnet Communication on the Touchscreen 4.6.10 Clearing Alarm History and Trend Logs on the Touchscreen 5 Using the Web Interface 5.1 Liqui-tect Home Page 5.2 Identity Page 5.3 Configuration Menu Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
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6.2 Modbus Packet Communication 6.2.1 Function 03: Read Output Registers 6.2.2 Function 04: Read Input Registers 6.2.3 Function 06: Preset Single Register 6.2.4 Function 16: Preset Multiple Registers 6.3 RTU Framing 7 Preventive Maintenance 8 Troubleshooting Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
The distance to the leak is shown on the LCD display and via the web user interface. • Alarm notifications may be distributed via Modbus/BACnet/SNMP/SMTP. Figure 3.1 LP6000 leak-detection system and communication overview Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
When a leak or fault is detected, a relay is activated, and LP6000 sends alarm notifications to predetermined recipients via the configured communication method. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
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Wall mount, NEMA Type 1 Dimensions 12.5 in. W x 10 in. H x 3.25 in. D (318 mm W x 254 mm H x 83 mm D) Weight 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) Certifications CE; ETL listed: conforms to UL 61010-1, EN 61010-1; certified to CSA C22.2 NO. 61010-1; RoHS compliance Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
In additon to the web-based UI, LP6000 communicates with external monitoring systems via the following outputs: • Modbus via EIA-485, twisted-pair wire, or TCP/IP • BACnet/IP or BACnet/MSTP • SNMP • SMTP Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
3. Install the 2 top screws, and hang the unit on the screws, allowing it to slip down so the screws are in the smaller part of the pear-shaped slot. 4. Tighten the screws until snug. 5. Insert the remaining 2 screws in the bottom holes and tighten. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
Do not drag the leak-detection cable through contaminants, such as dirt or grease. • The floor must be clean for proper leak detection and for the hold-down clips to adhere. Use isopropyl alcohol to clean the spots on the floor for the hold-down clips. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
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Clean the entire floor as much as possible. 2. Lay the cable in the pattern and route depicted in the layout diagram, maintaining consistent, uniform contact between the leak-detection cable and the floor. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
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This diagram will be used to measure and map leak-detection landmarks when testing the installation. You are ready to connect the leak-detection cable to the controller. See Connecting the Leak-detection Cable on page 14. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
NOTE: A cable fault will register on the controller display if the end terminator is not attached. You are now ready to connect power to the controller. See Connecting Power to Liqui-tect on page 15. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
2. Record the following data from the home page of the web UI: DATA RECORDED INFO Cable length reported by LP6000. Cable current Leg 1 resistance Leg 2 resistance Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
In Leak Alarm Delay, enter 5, then click Submit Changes. 3. At each marked location on the diagram, use one of the following methods to simulate a leak, and record the reported distance on the diagram: Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
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5. When finished, remove the source of simulated leaks, reset the leak alarm delay, and return the system to normal operation. You are ready to configure communication to the web user interface. See Initial System Communication Set Up on page 19. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
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19for the Net Mask (subnet mask), and Def Route (default gateway) as necessary. 7. Verify that the change is successful, open a web browser and enter the new IP address entered for Liqui-tect, then enter the default user name and password. The home page opens. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
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Acknowledging Alarms on the Touchscreen on page 22. • Touch Return to go back to the main screen. The displayed alarms are color coded to indicate their status, described in Table 6.1 on the next page. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
To acknowledge all unacknowledged alarms: On the main display, touch Alarms. The Alarm list opens. 2. Touch History. The Alarm History opens. 3. Touch Ack. All alarms are acknowledged and color changes from red to blue. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
• Viewing Network Statistics on page 24 • Viewing EIA-485 Connection Statistics on page 24 • Viewing the Trend Log on page 24 • Use Return to go back to the Status screen. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
2. Touch System. The System Status screen opens. 3. Touch Trend. The Trend Log opens. • Use Next and Previous to page through the log. • Use Return to go back to the Status screen. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
31 • Configuring EIA-485 and Modbus Port Communication on the Touchscreen on page 31 • Configuring BACnet Communication on the Touchscreen on page 32 • Clearing Alarm History and Trend Logs on the Touchscreen on page 33 Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
The Leak Settings menu opens. 3. Touch Up/Down to highlight the setting to configure (described in the following table), and touch Select. Using the Keyboard and Selecting Settings on page 26 to update the setting. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
Select. The keyboard opens. 4. Use the backspace button to delete the old entry, enter the settings and touch the enter key. • To delete a zone, delete the text from all fields. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
The Slave Zone Setup menu opens. 4. Touch Up/Down to highlight the setting to configure (described in the following table), and touch Select. Using the Keyboard and Selecting Settings on page 26 to update the setting. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
The 4-20 mA Output Settings menu opens. 3. Touch Up/Down to highlight the setting to configure (described in the following table), and touch Select. Using the Keyboard and Selecting Settings on page 26 to update the setting. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
Sets a 4-digit, numeric code to acknowledge the maintenance-reminder alarm. Four zeros (0000) disables the acknowledgment code. LCD Acknowledge Code Default: 0000 (disabled). Text Text displayed with alarm. 4 lines of text with a 30-character-per-line limit. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
The EIA-485 / Modbus / N2 Setup menu opens. 3. Touch Up/Down to highlight the setting to configure (described in the following table), and touch Select. Using the Keyboard and Selecting Settings on page 26 to update the setting. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
3. Touch Up/Down to highlight the setting to configure (described in the following table), and touch Select. The keyboard opens. 4. Use the backspace button to delete the old entry, enter the setting and touch the enter key. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
The Setup menu opens. 2. Touch Up/Down to highlight Clear History, and touch Select. 3. Use the Up/Down buttons to highlight Yes, and touch Select. The alarm history and trend logs are cleared. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
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The image can be linked to interactive floor maps. • To access the home page, click Home on the menu bar. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
5.3.1 Leak Settings The Leak Settings page configures system variables including leak and contamination thresholds, latching and un-latching alarms, and leak-detection cable resistance. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
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Text displayed for maintenance alarm notification. Up to 4 lines of text, 30 characters per line. LCD Midnight Reset Leak-detection cable simulation for troubleshooting the controller. See Troubleshooting Controller Using Set Cable Set Cable Relay Button Relay on page 39. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
Selects the type of slave device. Options are: Control Type • Distance Read Enable Comm Type Type of communication used by slaved device. Address/Slave ID/Device ID Address for slaved devices. IP Address IP address for the slaved device. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
The Network Settings/IP Configuration page displays the device's MAC address and configures the network communication settings for the web UI. CAUTION: Incorrect network settings will make the web UI inaccessible. Consult with your IT/network administrator before making any changes. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
Disable Network Watchdog Reboots device in the event of excess network traffic or detected errors. 5.3.6 Network Statistics The Network Statistics page is a snapshot of the most-recent network information. Figure 7.1 Network Statistics page Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
NOTE: Do not attempt interactive mapping before the monitored area is completely installed and assembled and all leak-detection equipment is in place, tested and functional. The file requirements for the uploaded map image are: • File size: 500 kb or less Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
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In the Enter a distance field, enter 0 (zero). • On the map, click the beginning of the leak-detection cable. The distance and x-y coordinates are saved creating the reference point at the center of the cross hairs. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
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Figure 7.2 Mapped reference points test Adjusting Map Reference-point Coordinates On the Web/Map Settings page, click Map Alarm Coordinates - Text. Map Alarm Coordinates opens. 2. Update distances and x-y coordinates as needed, then click Submit Changes. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
Sets the current time. Display-only, day of week calculated from date setting. 5.3.10 NTP Configuration The NTP (Network Time Protocol) synchronizes computer-system clocks on connected devices. This maintains accuracy and reliability for time-stamped events. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
Email-SMTP/DNS Configuration on page 46 opens. 2. At the bottom of the page, click View Smtp Log. The Email Log opens. 3. Click Send Test E-mail. An e-mail containing the SMTP log is sent. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
IP address of the receiving device. All zeros (0.0.0.0) enables any device to access LP6000 through an MIB IP Address broswer. TrapEnable Enables/Disables if device will receive traps. Syslog Message Enables/Disabes if device will receive system log messages. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
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49, Viewing the Modbus Statistics on page 49 and Viewing the Modbus Packet Log on page 49. NOTE: The options listed may differ from your screen depending on the port function selected. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
Setting up a Master/Slave system requires two steps. Connecting the slave units to the master unit, then configuring the Modbus communication settings for each device depending on type of connection: • Connecting to the EIA-485 Port on page 50. • Connecting to the Ethernet Ports on page 51. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
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Select the EIA-485 Baud Rate and EIA-485 Parity. • In EIA-485 Slave Address, enter 1. • Click Submit Changes. The controller is configured as the master device. NOTE: The Slave Address for the Master device must be 1. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
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Referring to the Ethernet-port connection diagram below, connect the Ethernet port of the master unit to the local area network. 2. Connect the Ethernet ports of the slave units to the local area network. Figure 7.4 Ethernet-port connection diagram Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
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In Enable Comm Type, select Modbus TCP or Modbus UDP depending on the device. • In IP Address, enter the IP address for the device. • Click Submit Changes We recommend generating an alarm from each unit to confirm proper communication. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
2. At the bottom of the page, click Send Test Alarms. The test notifications are sent. 3. Verify that the test notifications are correctly sent and received. • To clear the test notifications once verified, click Clear Test Alarms. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
Backing Up Configuration Settings on page 56 • Restoring Factory Default Settings on page 56 • Updating Firmware on page 57 • Capturing LCD-display screens on page 57 • Updating LCD-display Firmware on page 57 Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
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System/Flash Management on page 55 opens. 2. Click Choose File and browse to select the configuration (.cfg), then click Upload. The configuration uploaded, and the web interface opens when the update is complete. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
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5. Right-click the image, and Save image as to save the file with a descriptive name. Updating LCD-display Firmware On the web UI, select Configuration > System/Flash Management. System/Flash Management on page 55 opens. 2. Click LCD Program and OK to confirm The LCD display firmware updates. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
58 page, click check the boxes next to the un-acknowledged alarms (description text is red). NOTE: Only events with active check boxes may be acknowledged. 2. Click Acknowledge. The checked alarms are acknowledged and their description text changes to blue. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
The trend of current leakage assists in troubleshooting leaks and inaccurate readings. • On the Historical Data on page 58 page, click Trend Log. The trend log opens. Figure 7.8 Trend log of current leakage Figure 7.9 Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
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Table 8.1 Exception Codes CODE NAME DESCRIPTION Illegal Function Function code is not supported. Illegal Data Address Attempt to access an invalid address. Illegal Data Value Attempt to set a variable to an invalid value. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
Slave address 2 responds to Function Code 4 with six bytes of hexadecimal data and ends with CRC16 checksum. Register Values: 40001 = 0000 (hex) 40002 = 0000 (hex) 40003 = 0001 (hex) Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
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8. Log-in to the web UI, and verify that the Cable Current is less than 15 µA. • If current is greater than 15 µA, troubleshoot the cables to determine which is contaminated. Remove the contaminated cable, clean and test it before re-installing. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
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The following table lists problems that you may encounter with the Liqui-tect system, and action to take to resolve them. For all other troubleshooting questions or concerns, contact us at one of the following: Telephone: 800-222-5877 option 2, Outside the US: 614-841-6755 E-mail: Liebert.monitoring@vertivco.com Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
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Wipe the cable dry with a clean towel. • You may also clean the cable by wiping it with isopropyl alcohol. Test the cable before re-installing it. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
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(metallic chips from filings or solder from piping or wiring installation). The cable must be replaced. The cable is damaged, most often from dropping a floor tile on it. The damaged cable must be repaired or replaced. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP6000 Installer/User Guide |...
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