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Powered by Safety ® Instruction Bulletin - 01.4IB.48041 BriteSpot® Plus Fiber-Optic Temperature Monitoring System...
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BriteSpot® Plus 01.4IB.48041 Contact Information Powell Electrical Systems, Inc. powellind.com info@powellind.com Service Division 7232 Airport Blvd. Houston, Texas 77061 Tel: 800.480.7273 Powered by Safety ®...
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01.4IB.48041 Signal Words Qualified Person As stated in ANSI Z535.4-2007, the signal word is For the purposes of this manual, a qualified a word that calls attention to the safety sign and person, as stated in NFPA 70E®, is one who has designates a degree or level of hazard seriousness.
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® p ....................17 ount tHe rite onverSion odule 1) Insert BriteSpot Plus Through Mounting Hole .........................17 2) Attach BriteSpot® Plus Mounting Clips ..........................18 3) Tighten Mounting Screws ..............................20 e. c ........................ 20 onnect etWork And oWer irinG 1) Power Requirements ................................20...
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BriteSpot® Plus 01.4IB.48041 Contents Ch 5 Usage ........................25 A. u ..........................25 nterfAce vervieW 1) LCD Interface ...................................25 2) Web Interface ..................................29 B. c ..............................32 onfiGurAtion 1) Web Interface ..................................32 2) Device User Interface ................................39 c. S ............................. 40 peciAl eGiSterS 1) BriteSpot®...
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01.4IB.48041 Figures Figure 1 BriteSpot® Plus Conversion Module in BSPL.18C1P1E0X0 ......6 Figure 2 Fiber-Optic Probe ....................7 Figure 3 Ring-Style Mounting Fixture ................7 Figure 4 BriteSpot® Plus System Overview ..............7 Figure 5 BriteSpot® Plus Conversion Module Overall Views ........10 Figure 6 BriteSpot®...
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BriteSpot® Plus 01.4IB.48041 Figures Figure 37 Relay Status Page ..................31 Figure 38 MCS Status Page ...................32 Figure 39 EcoVisor™ Status Page ..................32 Figure 40 Credential Validation Screen ................33 Figure 41 UI Configuration Web Page ................33 Figure 42 Network Configuration Web Page ...............33 Figure 43 Control Protocol Configuration Web Page - MODBUS RTU ......34 Figure 44...
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01.4IB.48041 Tables Table A BriteSpot® Plus Configurations ................6 Table B System Specifications ....................8 Table B System Specifications (cont.) ................9 Table C BriteSpot® Plus Status LEDs ................11 Table D BriteSpot® Plus Status LED Colors ..............24 Table E Button Icons ......................25 Table F Menu Navigation ....................26 Table F Menu Navigation (cont.) ..................27 Table F Menu Navigation (cont.) ..................28 Table G UI Configuration Page Settings ................33...
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BriteSpot® Plus 01.4IB.48041 Tables Table AB MODBUS Memory Map (cont.) ................59 Table AB MODBUS Memory Map (cont.) ................60 Table AB MODBUS Memory Map (cont.) ................61 Table AB MODBUS Memory Map (cont.) ................62 Powered by Safety ®...
The information in this instruction bulletin is not intended to explain all details or variations of the Powell equipment, nor to provide for every possible contingency or hazard to be met in connection with installation, testing, operation, and maintenance of the equipment. For additional information and instructions for particular problems, which are not presented sufficiently for the user’s purposes, contact Powell at 1.800.480.7273.
4. Illustrations, photographs, and description of the BriteSpot Plus temperature 3) EMC Directive monitoring system The BriteSpot Plus Conversion Model has The illustrations contained in this document been designed and tested to meet the may not represent the exact construction European Electromagnetic Compatibility details each BriteSpot Plus installation.
Go to to ensure use of the current powellind.com instruction bulletin for Powell equipment. For more information visit powellind.com. To contact the Powell Service Division call 1.800.480.7273 or email info@powellservice.com. For specific questions or comments pertaining to this instruction bulletin email documents@powellind.com...
BriteSpot® Plus 01.4IB.48041 Ch 2 Safety 6. Where the possibility of induced voltages or stored electrical energy exists, ground A. S the phase conductors or circuit parts ondition before touching them. Where it could be The information in Section A is quoted from reasonably anticipated that the conductors NFPA 70E 2012 - Article 120, 120.1 Establishing an or circuit parts being deenergized...
It is adjustments, modification, or deform the mandatory that the appropriate instruction parts. DO NOT FORCE THE PARTS INTO bulletins, supplements, and service POSITION. CONTACT POWELL FOR advisories be studied, understood, and INSTRUCTIONS. followed. e. S...
BSPL.18C1P1E0X0 COM Card 1 materials and pose no risk to the equipment. Each BriteSpot Plus unit provides temperature Power Card 1 information for either nine or eighteen 9 BriteSpot locations, which can then be viewed via the...
01.4IB.48041 Figure 2 Fiber-Optic Probe Figure 3 Ring-Style Mounting Fixture 3. The probe mounting fixtures are available in several sizes, all of which provide the 5. Once installed, the three primary physical contact between the probe and components look schematically as shown in the LOI.
COM1 (for wiring details see Appendix B) Communication Protocols MODBUS RTU, MODBUS TCP, HTTP Auxiliary Output Voltage Auxiliary Output Current Note: Auxiliary output power is for Powell devices only. PWR1 N/A Power Requirements (for wiring details see Appendix C) 50/60 Hz Rated Supply Voltage 50/60 Hz...
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01.4IB.48041 Table B System Specifications (cont.) Characteristic Minimum Typical Maximum Units Comments Operating Environmental Conditions Temperature -30 (-22) 70 (158) oC (oF) IEC 60068-2-14 Note: LCD viewing angle is reduced when ambient temperatures are below -20 oC Humidity Non-condensing IP Rating (Mounted) IEC 60529:2009 Vibration Class 1...
BriteSpot® Plus 01.4IB.48041 c. H ArdWAre eScription 1) Physical Features a. Optical Fiber Connection Ports (9 or 18) b. Fiber Retention Nut c. BriteSpot Status LEDs d. Mounting Gasket e. USB Port Cover f. Status Indication Light Bar g. LCD Display h.
01.4IB.48041 2) Status LEDs Each BriteSpot channel has a small indicator LED. The LED is used for indicating the status of the sensor channel. It is of particular use during installation to verify that the fiber has been installed correctly. Figure 6 BriteSpot®...
4. There must be a continuous path going temperature measurement system is comprised from the LOI to the mounting location of several steps. The BriteSpot Plus conversion for the conversion module which can be module and fiber-optic probe can be installed followed by the fiber.
01.4IB.48041 B. S Figure 8 Tyco/Amp Ring Style Lugs ecure roBe to ocAtion of ntereSt The most common probe mounting fixture for use with the BriteSpot® Plus system is based on industry standard ring-style cable termination lugs. These lugs have proven to be reliable, easy to install, and virtually maintenance free.
BriteSpot® Plus 01.4IB.48041 Figure 10 Installation Sequence of Lug with NOTICE Belleville Washers Once the fixture has been put in place, follow the manufacturer’s recommended torque setting for the original hardware. Figure 9 Installation Sequence of Lug with Standard Washers 4.
01.4IB.48041 c. r 5. With the probe installed, tighten the head oute iBer ptic roBe of the Allen set screw. This is performed Proper routing of the probe is important to with a 1.5mm hex driver. The set screw facilitate proper installation of BriteSpot® Plus. should be torqued to approximately The optical fiber has some general guidelines 5 inch-lbs.
BriteSpot® Plus 01.4IB.48041 Figure 17 Completed Fiber Installation pinched excessively as this can degrade the optical signal. Cables can be bundled together and routed for ease of installation whenever possible. Ensure to clip all extra length from tie-wraps once they have been secured.
Appendix Ensure the mounting gasket is in place, then slide the body of the BriteSpot Plus conversion module through the panel cutout as shown in Figure Do not straddle phases with the fiber. The...
The BriteSpot Plus conversion module is supplied with 3 panel mounting clips. These clips should be inserted into the BriteSpot Plus body on the back side of the mounting as shown in Figure Before sliding the clips into place, ensure...
Appendix C for the specific power BriteSpot Plus. This device must be located card. no more than 3m (9ft) from the BriteSpot Plus and clearly labeled. It must interrupter To ensure safety and correct operation, both the line (L) and Neutral (N) conductors.
31 units. If more than 31 units are required, an additional data bus must be added. Each BriteSpot Plus unit is capable of supporting a number of Powell slave devices such as the Modbus Current Sensor or the EcoVisor™.
BriteSpot® Plus 01.4IB.48041 Figure 23 Typical Serial Topology for MODBUS RTU -OR- BSPL Client Devices 1 - 31 EcoVisor or MCS EcoVisor or MCS b. MODBUS TCP & Ethernet I/P Network Topologies When using either of the Ethernet based communication protocols, the topology is considered a “star”.
Ensure enough length has been allocated to reach the BriteSpot Plus conversion module and then cut. It is best to leave at least 25-50 mm (1-2”) of extra fiber as a precautionary measure.
Complete the procedure by checking the fiber power for the remaining probes, this can be read on the BriteSpot Plus status web page or the BriteSpot information screen. Fiber power must be 7, 8, 9, or 10 (strongest signal) iv.
01.4IB.48041 Ch 5 Usage Table E Button Icons Icon Meaning A. u nterfAce vervieW Go Home Go Back 1) LCD Interface Enter The BriteSpot® Plus conversion module is Scroll Left equipped with an LCD and four buttons Scroll Right which allow for data display and some configuration.
BriteSpot® Plus 01.4IB.48041 Table F Menu Navigation Trending Screens - Press From Main Screen PRESS PRESS PRESS These screens display plots of the logged data for a given BriteSpot® channel. The channel and timespan of the plot are indicated at the top of the screen. The timespan is the last day, month, or year. Note: navigation forward and backward though BriteSpot sources for the trending screens.
01.4IB.48041 Table F Menu Navigation (cont.) PRESS Information Screens - Press From Main Screen Network Information PRESS The network information page allows the user to see the device’s IP address and how it is assigned as well as the netmask, router, and link status. PRESS Control Protocol Information This page allows the user to see the...
BriteSpot® Plus 01.4IB.48041 Table F Menu Navigation (cont.) Settings Screens - Press From Main Screen Alarm Settings PRESS PRESS The user can select which alarm Scroll through alarm parameters they wish to edit using using and make changes PRESS using Relay Settings PRESS PRESS...
01.4IB.48041 2) Web Interface Both the BriteSpot and the MCS live display areas simply display the present Once connected to the BriteSpot® Plus values being measured by these Ch 5 Usage, via the web interface (see sensors, and will reflect any alarm states Configuration), a host of information being triggered by a specific sensor, and configuration options are presented.
BriteSpot® Plus 01.4IB.48041 Figure 32 Relays Main Page Display ii. The alarms area displays the present and latched state of all the alarms. If a given alarm is disabled its status Click here to go to will be displayed gray. The alarm relay con g page status pages can be accessed by clicking either the live or latched...
01.4IB.48041 ii. The device status page displays iv. The alarm status page (Figure general information about the displays the current and latched BriteSpot® Plus. The device tag can state of all the alarms as well as the be edited on this page (Figure 34).
BriteSpot® Plus 01.4IB.48041 B. c vi. The MCS status page (Figure onfiGurAtion allows the user to view the 1) Web Interface communication status, slave ID, polling rate, and measured current a. Connecting to the Device of each connected MCS device. Connect a CAT5 Ethernet cable Figure 38 MCS Status Page...
01.4IB.48041 Figure 40 Credential Validation Screen iii. Network Configuration Figure 42 shows the network configuration page which allows the user to configure the device’s Ethernet connection parameters. Any changes to the network configuration settings require the user to reboot the system. ii.
BriteSpot® Plus 01.4IB.48041 Figure 43 Control Protocol Configuration Web v. Alarm Configuration Page - MODBUS RTU The BriteSpot® Plus has eight user configurable alarms. Two alarm types are available, absolute temperature and absolute current, which trigger a warning and/ or alarm when the measured temperature or current respectively exceed the user configured limits.
01.4IB.48041 Figure 45 Alarm Configuration Web Page Table K Alarm Configuration Web Page Settings Default Value Parameter Range/Options Alm 1 Alm 2-8 Disabled, Absolute Type Disabled Temperature, Temp Absolute Current Warning Off 85 °C Any integer (°C or °F or A) Note: Warning Off is the threshold for a warning condition to end.
Yes/No Table L Device Status Web Page Parameter Default Value Range/Options Device Part Number 32 Characters vii. BriteSpot Plus Channel Configuration The BriteSpot channel configuration pages (Figure 47) can be accessed from the main page by clicking on “BriteSpot Status” followed by clicking the appropriate channel ID.
01.4IB.48041 viii. Relay Configuration the user to connect to a MCS by entering its slave ID as well as The relay configuration pages change the tag and polling rate. 48) can be accessed directly (Figure Figure 49 MCS Configuration Web Page from the main page or by clicking “Relay Status”...
BriteSpot® Plus 01.4IB.48041 Figure 50 EcoVisor™ Configuration Web Page Figure 51 Datalog Web Page Table Q Datalog Web Page Parameter Default Value Range/Options Table P EcoVisor™ Configuration Web Page Log Interval 10 minutes Any Integer Parameter Default Value Range/Options xii. Time Configuration EcoVisor x 32 Characters Slave ID...
01.4IB.48041 Figure 54 Alarms Settings Screen xiii. Uploads The uploads page (Figure 53) can be accessed via the navigation bar on the left of the main page. This page allows the user to upload a pre-existing device configuration file, or a new website file to device. Figure 53 Uploads Web Page b.
01.4IB.48041 Figure 56 User Interface Settings Screen 2) Alarm Registers The BriteSpot Plus alarms have 18 associated registers, which are described in the MODBUS memory map (Appendix D). The first six registers indicate alarm type, whether the alarm is latching or not, warning on/off thresholds and alarm on/ off thresholds.
BriteSpot Plus Channel 8 b. Relay Output Register BriteSpot Plus Channel 9 BriteSpot Plus Channel 10 The BriteSpot Plus conversion module BriteSpot Plus Channel 11 is equipped with normally open dry- BriteSpot Plus Channel 12 contact type relays depending on the...
Table W Example Relay Trigger Data Input Register Address Binary In order to perform a firmware upgrade of the (Name) BriteSpot Plus the following tools are required: 30051 (Relay 1 Inputs) 0x 008E 0b 0000 0000 1000 1110 • Bootloader software, most current version,...
Entering Bootloader Mode Hold this button 5. Browse to and select the firmware .hex file (Figure 60). 4. Start the previously installed Powell bootloader application as shown in Figure 60 Select .hex File Figure 6. Click “Program”, the device will be...
BriteSpot® Plus 01.4IB.48041 Figure 61 Programming Firmware Figure 62 Firmware Programming Failure Should this occur, power cycle the unit and begin the firmware upgrade process again from step 2. G. c leAninG Should the window or bezel become excessively dirty, it should carefully be wiped clean with a damp cloth.
01.4IB.48041 Ch 6 Troubleshooting A. t rouBleSHootinG tHe iBer ptic roBeS 1. Problem: Sensor / LOI mapping. The user is unsure about which sensors are mapped to which locations. This can happen if several wire tags fall off during the installation of the fibers. a.
BriteSpot® Plus 01.4IB.48041 Appendix A Mechanical Dimensions and Mounting Figure 63 Suggested Mounting Pattern Suggested Mounting Pattern 1:1 Keep out area for mounting screws on back of panel 1/4 DIN Cutout 92.0 (3.62 in) 10.0 (.39 in) All Sides Powered by Safety ®...
Ethernet Port: MODBUS TCP, Web Interface b. Terminals 1-5: RS-485, 2 wire, MODBUS, Interface to MODBUS Current Sensor (MCS) or other Powell slave devices. For more information, refer to the Modbus Current Sensor Instruction bulletin located at powellind.com. c. Terminals 6-8: RS-485, 2 wire, MODBUS, Interface to RS-485 Network Powered by Safety ®...
COM Card 1 Wiring Diagram 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 To Network Shield Auxiliary GND RS-485 B Auxiliary +12V RS-485 A RS-485 A To Server SCADA RS-485 B Shield For Powell Peripheral Devices Powered by Safety ® Appendix B...
01.4IB.48041 Appendix C Power Cards (PWR1) Figure 68 PWR Card 1 Figure 68 shows PWR Card 1 and highlights the various ports and indicators. There are four indicator LEDs on PWR 1. The meaning of the indicator LEDs is explained below. Table Z PWR 1 Indicator LEDs Indicator LED Color...
01.4IB.48041 Appendix D MODBUS Memory Map Table AB MODBUS Memory Map Read / Register Range, Modbus Register Name Description Default Register # Interpretation Write Type format: Offset # General Parameters - 30000 to 30024 System Configuration System Serial No. LSW Input LSW of Unit Serial Number 0 - 65535...
BriteSpot® Plus 01.4IB.48041 Table AB MODBUS Memory Map (cont.) Read / Register Range, Modbus Register Name Description Default Register # Interpretation Write Type format: Offset # BriteSpot® Serial Numbers - 30300 to 30311 L S/N BS 1 Input Low Word of Serial Number for BS1 0 - 65535 30300 H S/N BS 1...
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01.4IB.48041 Table AB MODBUS Memory Map (cont.) Read / Register Range, Modbus Register Name Description Default Register # Interpretation Write Type format: Offset # BriteSpot® Temperatures - 30330 to 30347 -50 - 200, Temp C 1 Input Temperature in C of Ch 1 -999, Temp 30330...
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BriteSpot® Plus 01.4IB.48041 Table AB MODBUS Memory Map (cont.) Read / Register Range, Modbus Register Name Description Default Register # Interpretation Write Type format: Offset # BriteSpot® Fiber Power - 30348 to 30365 0 - 10, Fib Power 1 Input Fiber Power of Ch 1 30348 0x7FFF...
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01.4IB.48041 Table AB MODBUS Memory Map (cont.) Read / Register Range, Modbus Register Name Description Default Register # Interpretation Write Type format: Offset # EcoVisor™ 3 (Environmental Equipment Monitor) - 30420 to 30428 Serial Number Low Word Input EcoVisor Serial Number Low 0 - 65535 30420 Serial Number High Word...
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BriteSpot® Plus 01.4IB.48041 Table AB MODBUS Memory Map (cont.) Read / Register Range, Modbus Register Name Description Default Register # Interpretation Write Type format: Offset # Modbus Current Sensor (MCS4) - 30530 to 30538 Serial Number Low Word Input MCS Serial Number Low 0 - 65535 30530 Serial Number High Word...
IP address can be set. 4. The first three numbers (separated by periods) of the IP address must match those of the BriteSpot Plus (192.168.1 by default). 5. The last number of the IP address must be different from that of the BriteSpot Plus (anything but 51 by default).
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