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EC500 Controller
Operation Handbook
Issue A1
Issue Date: March 2019
Eaton Corporation
Telecommunications Power Solutions
dcpower.eaton.com
DCinfo@eaton.com

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  • Page 1 EC500 Controller Operation Handbook Issue A1 Issue Date: March 2019 Eaton Corporation Telecommunications Power Solutions dcpower.eaton.com DCinfo@eaton.com...
  • Page 2 In no event will Eaton be responsible to the purchaser or user in contract, in tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise for any special, indirect, incidental or consequential damage or loss whatsoever, including but not limited to damage or loss of...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    EC500 Operation ..........................12 Overview ............................12 Starting the EC500 ..........................12 Home Screen ..........................13 EC500 Operation Using Keypad and Screen ..................13 Navigation Keys ..........................13 Main Menu Navigation ......................... 14 Changing a Configuration Setting using the Keypad ..............14 Keypad Access Security .........................
  • Page 4 Overview ............................67 System Info ............................67 Battery Configuration ........................68 Battery Mid-Point Configuration ...................... 70 Load Configuration ..........................72 Current Sensing ..........................72 Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 4 of 107...
  • Page 5 Alarm Descriptions ......................... 97 Connector Pin-outs ........................100 System Controller Connector Pin-outs ................... 100 DCIF Connector Pin-outs ......................... 102 DCIO (IOB-6V3C) Connector Pin-outs ..................... 103 Support............................107 Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 5 of 107...

  • Page 6: About This Guide

    About this guide ABOUT THIS GUIDE SCOPE This guide covers operation of the EC500 Controller.  See EC500 Identity Information on page 17 to determine the version of the embedded software. AUDIENCE This guide is intended for use by: •...

  • Page 7: General Description

    Connections EC500 CONTROLLER The EC500 Controller is an advanced control and monitoring solution which provides a full suite of communications options, including built-in Ethernet interface, Web server, Modbus, and SNMP agents. Alarm notifications may be by Email, SNMP traps, SMS text messaging or relay contact closures. Local notifications are given on Display, Buzzer and LEDs.

  • Page 8: Dc Interface And Io Board

    The EC500 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 EC500 through a network. For essential configurations see System Configurations on page 67.

  • Page 9: Potential Free Input / Output Board

    DCIF Connector Pin-outs on Page 102. This board provides following interfaces: • Input / Outputs: Optically isolated inputs – 8, Relay (NO / NC) – 8 Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 9 of 107...

  • Page 10: Connections

    The following diagram shows a system architecture using EC500 and its peripherals. The following wiring diagram shows the connections between the EC500, the DC Interface board, the other dc power system components and external devices for a generic power plant. Please refer to your system wiring diagram for any system specific changes.

  • Page 11: Board Options

    EC500 Controller Handbook General Description BOARD OPTIONS The EC500 system includes a number of options for controller and input / output boards. Contact Eaton for any new or currently available options. Unit Unit Features Remarks EC500-00 EC500 Controller with 10/100Mbps...

  • Page 12: Ec500 Operation

    Language Options EC500 Firmware Upgrade STARTING THE EC500 When dc power is applied to the EC500 (via the connector CAN-1 / CAN-2 / RS485-L / RS485-U on rear panel) the controller boots up and start-up sequence begins. Start-up Screen Home Screen...

  • Page 13: Home Screen

    EC500 OPERATION USING KEYPAD AND SCREEN NAVIGATION KEYS EC500 provides a Joystick for navigation. For Navigation towards Right push the joystick Rightwards, for Left push leftwards and similarly, for Up and Down directions. To select an option or Enter, press the joystick towards the centre.

  • Page 14: Main Menu Navigation

    If PIN is incorrect, user is taken back to Login window.  User will be auto logged out 5 minutes after last parameter edit. Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 14 of 107...

  • Page 15: Display Settings

    (minimum 10%). If there is no activity for further 180 seconds then the intensity is reduced to 10%. Display intensity will increase automatically to set value when any key is pressed or any event occurs. ALARM INDICATORS Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 15 of 107...

  • Page 16: Ec500 Operation Using A Pc/Laptop

    EC500 can be operated using a PC/Laptop through the Ethernet port. Connect to the EC500 either directly or over a network. Before connecting, ensure you know the IP address, user id and password to login to EC500. Please obtain your User name and password from your network administrator.

  • Page 17: Ec500 Identity Information

    Web browser. Open any standard Web Browser, enter IP address of the controller and press enter. Browser will connect to the controller and a Login page will be presented. Enter your credentials and you will be presented with EC500 data.

  • Page 18: Ec500 Internal Clock

    Select the time or date text to be changed and type the correct time/date. • Click Save button on Web page. ➢ To set the time from Display On EC500 display, go to Home  Main Menu  Settings  System Settings  Date and • Time. •...

  • Page 19: Time Synchronization

    It may be necessary to configure access through your network's firewall. LANGUAGE OPTIONS The EC500 Controller language default is English and is inbuilt. Text on the LCD can be shown in other languages by loading the appropriate Translation File (EC500-xx-Vyyy.lng) into the EC500. Only Menu item translation is supported.

  • Page 20: Language Selection

    Click on Upload and follow the prompts to add the language. LANGUAGE SELECTION EC500 can hold one language file (in addition to inbuilt support for English) and it can be selected from the Display or Web page. ➢ To select a new language for the EC500 display Either: On the EC500 keypad go to: Home Main Menu Settings ...

  • Page 21: Configuration File

    Eaton may be able to supply a special downgrade file that will work correctly. It is likely that configuration settings will be lost if the firmware in the EC500 is downgraded. If a firmware downgrade is required, trial the downgrade and check the configuration before implementing it at a site.

  • Page 22: System Operation

    VRLA battery i.e. constant-current charge, topping charge and float. The EC500 can also achieve CC/CV two stage charging for a Li-ION battery. Note that Li-Ion battery typically does not require Float mode. The following diagram shows the various control processes, measured values and operating values that determine the rectifier output voltage.

  • Page 23: Vrla Battery Charge Profile

    EC500 Controller Handbook System Operation VRLA BATTERY CHARGE PROFILE To maximize life and performance of a VRLA battery it should be operated as per the battery manufacturer’s recommendations. The EC500 has the following battery charge-related settings: Configuration Parameter Description Where to find:...

  • Page 24: Battery Current Limit

     Alternate Current Limit applies when the EC500 determines that an ac standby generator is running. EC500 uses a Potential Free Input to determine If Engine is running. For Potential Free mapping see section Digital Inputs.  Battery Current Limit (Normal) is always enabled ➢...
  • Page 25 Menu>System Status>Battery Battery n Current Individual Battery current. Number of battery currents displayed is equal to number of battery Web: LVDs configured. Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 25 of 107...

  • Page 26: Battery Temperature Compensation

    Temperature Compensation function should be enabled, Menu>Settings>Battery Settings>Temp Comp. Setting. • Battery charging current is < (BCL Factor% - 1%) of Battery Ah or Battery in float mode. Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 26 of 107...

  • Page 27: Equalize

    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. Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 27 of 107...
  • Page 28 Mode (Enable) Web: Start Hour Hour of the day (0 – 23) when Equalization will start after set interval time. Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 28 of 107...

  • Page 29: Battery Test

    The Battery test will pass if the Bus Voltage remains above the Battery Test Termination Voltage for the duration of the test. Information The following information is available about Battery Test: Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 29 of 107...

  • Page 30: Battery Reverse Detection

    When the system is running and rectifiers are providing the bus voltage to circuit, the battery contactor will be ON and EC500 will not turn off the contactor. In this run state of the system, if reverse battery connected to the system then it can be hazardous for human and system.

  • Page 31: Solar Charger Power Share

    Where a DC power system has energy inputs both from AC mains supply (or AC generators) and solar, then the EC500 must share the load power between these sources. Generally, the preferences are for the load to be supplied from the alternative energy source first, and take energy from AC only when there is not enough solar energy.
  • Page 32 Alarm setting Enable Solar charger alarms (S-Charger Fail, S-Charger Comm Fail, Low Solar Current) with severity. Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 32 of 107...
  • Page 33 0.1A. In every 6 minutes Run Hour counter should increment by 0.1. Temp. Rise The Solar charger’s Mosfet temperature. Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 33 of 107...

  • Page 34: Rectifiers

    EC500 Controller Handbook System Operation RECTIFIERS The EC500 Controller supports the following Eaton rectifiers: HPR48-ES LPR48-ES 1.2kW The Controller supports only one series of rectifiers in one system. Please refer to System Configuration for Rectifier Type selection. Solar Charger is always supported irrespective of the type of rectifier selected.
  • Page 35 In case controller communication is lost, rectifier Current Limit current limit will fall back to this limit. For this setting to be present, the rectifier should Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 35 of 107...

  • Page 36: Rectifier Registration

    1st LED (Green): OFF AC fails AC OK Flashing - Blink at rate of 500ms when rectifier identified by controller. Flash when EC500 poll rectifier for command. 2nd LED (Yellow): OFF Normal Alarms present AC abnormal, Frequency abnormal, I/P AC de-rating, Copyright ©...

  • Page 37: Identify A Rectifier

    Follow the De-registration and Registration process to replace an installed rectifier. The EC500 sends a LSS command to rectifier. In response, the rectifier sends it data. The EC500 checks, and if the rectifier is already registered then it will skip the registration process. Else it starts the registration process.

  • Page 38: Rectifier Sleep Mode

    ➢ To force rectifier to Sleep Mode To force any rectifier to sleep mode or to make it active Either: On the EC500 keypad Enable: Home  Settings  Rectifier Settings  Force SMR to Sleep • • Then Select or Deselect individual rectifier to put it in sleep mode or to activate it.
  • Page 39 ➢ Enabling Economy Mode Operation To enable Economy Mode operation Either: On the EC500 keypad Enable: Home  Settings  Rectifier Settings  Eco Mode • • Connect to the EC500 via a web browser (See Ethernet Communications on page 79).
  • Page 40 At time t = 0, the cyclic index is one. Assume rectifier 4, 5 and 6 are active and rest are in sleep mode. Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 40 of 107...

  • Page 41: Rectifier Alarms

    (however, if all rectifiers communicate “Rec Fail” alarm to MCM then we get “All Rec fail” alarm on MCM rather than “Rec Fail”) Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 41 of 107...

  • Page 42: Low Voltage Disconnect (Lvd)

    43Error! Bookmark not defined.. All battery contactors use the same disconnect and reconnect thresholds. BUS MONITORING The following thresholds can be set to generate alarms whenever the system bus is lower / higher than these thresholds:- Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 42 of 107...

  • Page 43: Battery Lvd

    Home>Settings> Battery Threshold Settings>BLVD Settings Battery Low Indicates “re-connect voltage threshold” for battery Web: Voltage Disconnect contactor. Home> Settings> Battery Restore Settings>BLVD Settings Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 43 of 107...

  • Page 44: Load Lvd

    Bus voltage rises above respective LLVD Restore point. A fix delay of 15 seconds is provided before operating (activating / de activating) LVD when voltage conditions are met. Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019...

  • Page 45: Dcdb Alarms

    LVD operation with no delay. ALARMS EC500 provides a number of alarms to indicate any abnormal system condition to the user. The EC500 is supplied with a standard configuration file has a default set of alarms configured and enabled. This will be sufficient for standard dc power system operation.

  • Page 46: Active Alarm Indications

    Group alarms. Minor ➢ To view a list of active alarms • Use the EC500 keypad to go to: Alarms. • Or, Web go to Home or System Alarms page. Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 47: Alarm Change Indication

    Home page. ALARM GROUPING EC500 has provision for grouping of individual alarms. A maximum of 64 alarm groups can be configured. The user can map individual alarm to up to two alarm groups. Grouping provides an OR function. User can edit group names to match the requirement.

  • Page 48: Potential Free Inputs / Di Alarms

    POTENTIAL FREE INPUTS / DI ALARMS EC500 supports up to 64 Potential Free inputs for external alarm reporting. For using the same, up to 64 user alarms are provided. Potential Free inputs are de-bounced before being taken as alarm. The user can directly map the PFC inputs to user alarms.

  • Page 49: Analog Alarms

    • ANALOG ALARMS EC500 provides 16 analogue compare engines. Predefined parameters can be compared against fixed values or other parameters. High / low compare to absolute value or analogue parameters, offset and hysteresis are provided. Following configurations can be done. User can set names of Analog Alarms as given in Analog Alarm Configuration.
  • Page 50 Enable Alarm If set to Disabled then the alarm will not activate. Display: Note that for some alarms enable / disable may not be available. Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 50 of 107...

  • Page 51: Smart Alarms

    SMART ALARMS EC500 provides 16 user configurable logic block. Each combinational logic block provides three inputs and two function blocks. Each function block provides three logic functions i.e. AND, OR & XOR and two inputs. Each of the two inputs can be inverted before presentation to function blocks.

  • Page 52: Potential Free Outputs

    POTENTIAL FREE OUTPUTS The EC500 supports up to 64 Potential Free outputs for alarm reporting to other equipment or control purpose. Potential free outputs are controlled via mapping from Alarm Groups detailed on page 47 or direct function mapping. For using the same, up to 64 user alarms are provided. Please refer Digital Outputs on page 59 for configuration.

  • Page 53: Common Alarm Parameters

    Generator logic provides control for two digital outputs (relays) which can be used to control running and load control of generator. EC500 provides option to start / stop generator based on Bus voltage and / or Battery SOC. Once generator start condition is met it activates Relay 1 and after a user configured delay (Ton) activates Relay 2.
  • Page 54 EC500 can also monitor one potential free input to sense generator run condition provided by generator. A generator fail alarm is activated if EC500 does not detect ac supply (rectifiers have turned on) or does not sense the digital input, once generator Relays have been activated.

  • Page 55: Input / Output (I/O)

    Additional Input / Output boards can be connected to EC500 to provide additional input/output to monitor and control external devices. IDENTIFY AN I/O BOARD Input / output boards are referenced by their serial numbers; EC500 supports 4 DCIO cards and 2 PFCIO cards ➢ To identify a particular I/O board •...

  • Page 56: Analog Inputs

    EC500. AC Voltage Single Phase System: At the time of polling which rectifier communicates with EC500 first time and provides the data of AC voltage that rectifier is determined for voltage measurement. Three Phase System: Similarly, at polling time which...
  • Page 57 An SNMP Trap will be sent for this alarm, if Send Trap is True and the alarm’s severity matches the setting of the SNMP Trap Level. Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 57 of 107...

  • Page 58: System States

    System Operation SYSTEM STATES The EC500 monitors the following system states to provide an overview of the DC power system’s operation. States displayed will depend upon the dc power system model. Some states will only be displayed if there is a digital input configured for this function.

  • Page 59: Digital Outputs

    An SNMP Trap will be send for this alarm, if send trap is true and the alarm’s severity matches the setting of the SNMP trap level. Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 59 of 107...

  • Page 60: Energy Metering

    Solar energy is measured by respective solar chargers. The EC500 supports internal and external energy meter option. The EC500 also supports predefined external Modbus based energy meters. Contact Eaton for more details and availability. ➢ To configure an Energy Meter •...

  • Page 61: Configuration

    No of Load Paths Select the number of Load paths as per load strings. No of Load LVD Select number of load LVDs as per system configuration. Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 61 of 107...

  • Page 62: Data Logging

    Performance logging and Data logging. EVENT LOG The Event Log records every system event / alarm. The EC500 can store up to 10,000 event logs. All types of alarms i.e. system alarms, analogue alarms, user alarms and smart alarms are logged. Logging of individual alarms can be disabled under the alarm management section.

  • Page 63: Data Log

    • EC500 subtracts previous day Energy Logs from Current Day Energy Logs and logs the result at the time of mid night. Memory for Energy Logs entries up to 60 days are pre-allocated.

  • Page 64: Run Hours Log

    • EC500 subtracts previous day Run Hour from Current Day Run Hour and logged the result at the time of mid night. Memory for run hours log entries up to 60 days are pre-allocated.

  • Page 65: Change Logs

    EC500 Controller Handbook System Operation • To download/save the Log file in web, go to Tab “Export”. The EC500 will export the logs in excel sheet and save in the download folder. • To download logs in USB, attach a USB drive to USB connector on front panel, go to Home >...
  • Page 66 • End Date/Month/Year: when this date arrives, the EC500 will stop performance logging. • SD Perf Logs Folder: EC500 will create the folder in SD card with same name as written in this text box. • Select parameters to be logged out of the list given on the web page.

  • Page 67: System Configuration

    SYSTEM CONFIGURATION OVERVIEW The EC500 Controller supports a number of functions which are dependent upon availability of specific hardware in the system. Some critical parameters are also controlled under this section. EC500 configuration should be set accordingly before commissioning. Most of these configuration settings are not available on display or Web pages, as these are related to system hardware and should not be changed at run time.

  • Page 68: Battery Configuration

    Wrong selection will cause non- availability or wrong mapping of PFC Inputs and outputs in hardware. PFC IO 16 – 1 EC500 supports 2 number of PFC IO 16 Not Installed PFC IO 16 – 2 boards in addition to PFC IO8. These boards are installed on CAN bus directly.
  • Page 69 Metering. If disabled, no metering will Main Menu>System be done and the corresponding menu Config>DC Config>Batt. items will be hidden. Config>Batt. Energy Meter Web: Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 69 of 107...

  • Page 70: Battery Mid-Point Configuration

    Battery strings 3-4 will be connected to DCIO number 2, DCIO Analog Input numbers 2-5. And so on, as required up to string 10. Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 70 of 107...
  • Page 71 Web: Menu>System difference is less than MPM Threshold Voltage then Status>String Monitoring status shows OK. Battery String x When string status is not OK, EC500 generates an Web: Alarm alarm if “Battery String x Fail” is enabled, x defines Menu>Settings>Alarm the number of battery string.

  • Page 72: Load Configuration

    System Installation guide. Mapping>String Monitoring LOAD CONFIGURATION EC500 controller provides support for settable individual LVD and Energy metering for each load. It supports up to 8 Loads. Following settings should be done as part of system configuration. Where to find:...

  • Page 73: Cabinet Configuration

    & load current channels. The shunt rating is passed on to the DCIF card by EC500 and the DCIF scales the measurement as per the settings. These settings are not intended for channel calibration. All DCIF channels come calibrated from factory. Refer to DCIF specifications for accuracy.

  • Page 74: Hardware Channel Mapping

    DCIF PFC inputs are referred as DCIFx_PFC_INy, where x is DCIF board number (1 -4) and y is PFC input (1- 8) of the particular DCIF board. Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 74 of 107...
  • Page 75 Requires additional relay boards DCIO 6V3C Voltage Channels Channel – 1 always bus voltage Current Channels Temperature Channels LVD Drives PFC Inputs PFC Outputs Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 75 of 107...

  • Page 76: Battery Channel Mappings

    Battery n Current Channel Battery n LVD For battery n LVD, required only if DCIF1_LVD_CH1 Configurator: respective battery LVD is used. Main Menu>System Config>Hardware Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 76 of 107...

  • Page 77: Load Channel Mappings

    Load n Current For load n current measurement, DCIF1_CURR_CH1 Configurator: required only if respective load current Main Menu>System path is enabled. Config>Load>Load n Current Channel Web: Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 77 of 107...

  • Page 78: Cabinet Channel Mappings

    Main Menu>System channel are to be used. Up to 2 rack Config>Cabinet>Rack temperatures can be mapped. Temp n Channel Web: Home>System Config>Cabinet>Rack Temp n Channel Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 78 of 107...

  • Page 79: Communications

    NMS Server ETHERNET COMMUNICATION SET-UP For using Ethernet Interface IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Address must be set. The EC500 can be set- up for using a static IP address pre-assigned by Network Administrator, or it can be automatically assigned using a DHCP server.
  • Page 80 DHCP server.  IPv4 address mode is always available in EC500 and IPv6 must be enabled if IPV6 is required. ➢ To configure the EC500 for Static IPv4 Address using the keypad Using EC500 Joystick go to: Home  Settings  System Settings  Communication •...
  • Page 81 Static IPv6 address is not a common mode of setting and should be used carefully. ➢ To configure EC500 for IPv6 Address allocation from DHCP server using the keypad Using EC500 Joystick go to: Home  Settings  System Settings  Communication •...

  • Page 82: Communication Via Web Browser

    The following methods can be used for communications over the Ethernet interface: COMMUNICATION VIA WEB BROWSER The EC500 controller has an in-built web server. This allows a PC/laptop with a standard web browser to control and monitor the EC500 via an IP network.

  • Page 83: Communication Via A Network Management System Using Snmp

    COMMUNICATION VIA A NETWORK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM USING SNMP The EC500 Controller can be configured to allow access by a Network Management System (NMS), and/or to send alarms as SNMP traps to two different SNMP trap receivers. Two users for SNMPv2 and Eight for SNMPv3 ...
  • Page 84 Settings>SNMP>SNMP administrator. Read Community SNMPv3 Access Configuration EC500 supports up to 4 different users for SNMPv3 access. Set following parameters for each of the four users, when SNMP Access Type is set to SNMPv3. Parameter Description Range, Default...

  • Page 85: Snmp Trap Configurations

    Based on SNMP Trap protocol selected, user needs to configure below mentioned different parameters. SNMPv2 Trap Configuration EC500 supports up to 2 Trap receivers in SNMPv2 format. Set following parameters when SNMP Trap Protocol is set to SNMPv2 for both receivers.
  • Page 86 All Traps will be sent to both Trap receivers, if enabled. SNMPv3 Trap Configuration EC500 supports up to 8 Trap Receivers for SNMPv3 Traps. Set following parameters for each of these Trap receivers, when SNMP Access Type is set to SNMPv3. Following three security models are supported.
  • Page 87 Critical and Major alarms. Critical: to receive only Critical alarms.  For SNMP V3 security, the default user should be disabled or have its rights restricted. Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 87 of 107...

  • Page 88: Communication Via Email

    EC500 Controller Handbook Communications COMMUNICATION VIA EMAIL The EC500 Controller can be configured to send Email alarm messages when an alarm of configured severity is SET or CLEAR. ➢ To set up Email communications: 1. Set up Ethernet communications and connect the EC500 to the IP network. See Ethernet Communications on page 79 .

  • Page 89: Modbus Communications

    WEB ACCESS SECURITY Access to the EC500 web server is provided as HTTP or HTTPS. By default EC500 is set for HTTPS web access. HTTPS uses Transport Layer Security (TLS1.2) protocol for providing a secure access over the network. Data transfer (including login exchange information) is end to end encrypted.

  • Page 90: Web User Setup

    The EC500 is shipped with 8 fixed users with different privileges. Customers shall change the default Username and Passwords. If the passwords for all users are forgotten then the EC500 will not be accessible from the web. It will continue system control as normal in this condition. Please contact your Eaton representative in such a case.
  • Page 91 EC500 Controller Handbook Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 91 of 107...

  • Page 92: Specifications

    320 x 240 back-lit TFT, 65k color Viewable area: 45.12mm x 33.84mm Display Intensity: Adjustable Intensity, auto intensity reduction in case of no activity Orientation: Orientation Horizontal, Vertical (EC500-V2) Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 92 of 107...

  • Page 93: Power, Mechanical & Environmental

    May affect product lifetime, metering accuracy and display contrast. Altitude: <3000m (9800 feet) Humidity: <95%RH (Non-condensing) Location: This unit must be installed in a restricted access location. Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 93 of 107...

  • Page 94: Dc Interface Board

    Proprietary, supplied with the system. Range: -20°C to +100°C,±1°C Resolution: < ±1°C LVD Relays: 3 on board LVD Contact Rating: 10A@60VDC, NO / NC header selectable Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 94 of 107...

  • Page 95: Potential Free Input / Output Board

    Rectifiers Controlled, only one type in a HPR48-ES (3kW) system LPR48-ES (1.1kW) Number of rectifiers supported: LVD and Potential Free I/O Battery LVD Drives, Physical Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 95 of 107...
  • Page 96  These are maximum software capacities. Full capacity may not be utilizable sue to usage of common resources and will depend upon hardware installed. Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 96 of 107...

  • Page 97: Alarm Descriptions

    Phase Fail (R/Y/B) Individual phase is less than 90V or greater than 300V and communication between EC500 and respective phase rectifiers is not OK. If these two conditions are found on any complete set of rectifiers per phase for 10 second continuously then “R/Y/B Phase fail”...
  • Page 98 This alarm is generated in the rectifier with a delay of 10ms (one AC cycle) when input Mains frequency of rectifier less than 44Hz and greater than 66Hz. EC500 receives this and wait for 60 seconds to activate this alarm. System Overload...
  • Page 99 DCIF. S-Chg. Comm. Fail Solar charger communication fail is generated whenever any solar charger does not respond to EC500 request for communication for the duration of 15 seconds. RTC Fail When the Real Time Clock’s second does not change for the duration of 10 seconds then RTC fail alarm is declared.

  • Page 100: Connector Pin-Outs

    Rear Panel for rectifiers from 61 - 120 CAN-L CAN Ground, common with CAN Bus 0V, Reference -48V DC, power input RJ45 Rx- / (IN) Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 100 of 107...
  • Page 101 -48V DC, power input RS232, Rear DB9F RS-232 Serial Interface, TxD (Out) Panel modem specific pin out Ground, common with controller Modem PWR Disable RxD (In) Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 101 of 107...

  • Page 102: Dcif Connector Pin-Outs

    0V, Common for PFC input 1:1 cable for connecting to PFC (Protected) 8 IO Board PFC IN 2 PFC IN 4 PFC IN 6 PFC IN 8 Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 102 of 107...

  • Page 103: Dcio (Iob-6V3C) Connector Pin-Outs

    Type Purpose Description X7A, X7B RJ45 CAN-H System Primary isolated CAN bus + Power Output. Both CAN-L connectors are in parallel for cable extension. Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 103 of 107...
  • Page 104 Contactor3+ Common1 4-Pin Male, Bus voltage + Individual Battery Negative or Shunt Battery voltage Common Dual Row measurement Bus Voltage Battery Voltage – 2 Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 104 of 107...
  • Page 105 Transmit Data 1, Tx1- Transmit Data 2, Tx2- Receive Data 1, Rx1+ Receive Data 2, Rx2+ Receive Data 1, Rx1- Receive Data 2, Rx2- Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 105 of 107...
  • Page 106 Differential Current Sensing Shunt Common Dual Row Inputs Current Input 3+ Current Input 3- Current Input 2+ Current Input 2- Current Input 1+ Current Input 1- Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 106 of 107...

  • Page 107: Support

    EC500 Controller Handbook Support SUPPORT For product information and a complete listing of sales offices, visit Eaton’s website at: dcpower.eaton.com, or email dcinfo@eaton.com Copyright © 2019 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Issue A March 2019 Page 107 of 107...

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