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SC100 System Controller

Operation Handbook

Issue: IPN 997-00012-63A

Issue Date: June 2008

Eaton Corporation

Telecommunications Solutions Division

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Page 1 SC100 System Controller Operation Handbook Issue: IPN 997-00012-63A Issue Date: June 2008 Eaton Corporation Telecommunications Solutions Division www.powerware.com DCinfo@eaton.com...
Page 2 Information contained in this document is subject to change without further notice. Subject to the right to use its equipment, Eaton Corporation does not convey any right, title or interest in its intellectual property, including, without limitation, its patents, copyrights and know-how.
Page 3: About This Guide
Please use this email address to report any problems you find in this guide: Powerware dc Product Marketing Communications EMAIL: DCMarketingNZ@eaton.com For Further Information and Technical Assistance For further information and technical assistance see Worldwide Support on page 69. Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Analog System Values ........................35 System States..........................36 Digital Inputs ..........................36 Digital Outputs ..........................37 Data Logging........................... 38 Event Log............................38 PC Log............................. 38 Backup and Restore........................ 39 Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 6 Alarm Descriptions Appendix C Connector Pin-outs System Controller Connector Pin-outs................61 I/O Board (IOBGP-00, -01) Connector Pin-outs..............62 Appendix D System Event Types Equipment Incident Report Worldwide Support Index Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 7: Overview
Chapter 1 General Description General Description Overview Topic Page SC100 System Controller Input/Output Board Connections Compatible Software Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 8: Sc100 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. Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 9 Load Fuse Fail, Battery Fuse Fail, AC Distribution LVD1 status LED (green) Fan Fail, AC Distribution MOV Fail) - YH3 See Troubleshooting on page for details of I/O board LED signals. Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 10: Connections
Connection to dc live bus LVD power Communications to rectifiers For connector pin-outs see details on page 62. For input and output specifications see details on page 55. Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 11: Compatible Software
DCTools Configuration Software. Latest version is available free from • www.powerware.com/downloads. PowerManagerII Remote Control and Monitoring Software. Contact your Eaton dc • product supplier for further information (see Worldwide Support on page 69). Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Page 13: Overview
Chapter 2 SC100 Operation SC100 Operation Overview Topic Page Configuration File Starting the SC100 SC100 Operation using the Keypad and Screen SC100 Operation Using a PC/Laptop SC100 Identity Information Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 14: Configuration File
Starting the SC100 When dc power is applied to the SC100 (via the RXP connector YS11) the start-up sequence begins. The following diagram shows the Status Screens and main navigation. Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 15 Any active alarms are displayed in rotation. Operate control processes. Scroll to show any other rectifiers. SC100, I/O board and rectifier identity information. List of any active alarms. Configure control processes. Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 16: Sc100 Operation Using The Keypad And Screen
• ► To change the display orientation (horizontal/vertical) Use the keypad to go to Menu > Configuration > Controller > Edit > Display. • Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 17: Display Time-Out
SC100 Operation Using a PC/Laptop DCTools is configuration software for editing a system controller's configuration file (on-line) and monitoring the operation of Eaton's dc power systems. It is available free from www.powerware.com/downloads. DCTools can be run on a PC/laptop connected to the SC100's RS232 port.
Page 18: Sc100 Identity Information
The SC100 serial number (factory set). SC100: Menu > Identity >SC100 Identity Software Version The version of the embedded DCTools: (App Version) software in the SC100 (factory set). Configuration > Identity Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 19 Site Notes Any notes relevant to site access, location or other matters. Contact Contact name, phone number, etc. Configuration Reference name of the configuration Name file in the SC100. Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 21: Overview
Chapter 3 System Operation System Operation Overview Topic Page Voltage Control Rectifiers Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD) System Alarms Input/Output (I/O) Data Logging Backup and Restore Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 22: Voltage Control
If ac fails then any active Control Process stops. No Control Process can start until the ac supply is restored. Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 23: Float Voltage
AVC will set the Base Voltage to attempt to Control Processes > Active maintain the bus voltage to this value. Voltage Control Voltage Offset The difference between the Base Voltage and the Target Voltage. Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 24: Battery Current Limit (Bcl)
Control Processes > 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. Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 25: Battery Test
Connect a voltage free relay contact or switch to any Digital Input. • In DCTools go to Digital Inputs. • Configure the selected Digital Input and set Function to Start Battery Test. • Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 26: Equalize
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 start when the Digital Input becomes active. Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 27: Fast Charge
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 for details. Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 28 The rated 10 hour capacity of the installed SC100: Menu > battery strings. Zero means no battery is Configuration > System > installed. Edit > Battery Capacity >Edit DCTools: Batteries Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 29: Temperature Compensation
DCTools: Control Processes Upper Limit No additional voltage adjustment is made above > Temperature this temperature. Compensation Lower Limit No additional voltage adjustment is made below this temperature. Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 30: Rectifiers
Max AC Current The maximum ac current limit value of the Limit rectifier. Adjust Rectifier AC Current Limit to set a lower operating current limit. Status Information about rectifier alarms. Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 31: Identify
Select a rectifier. All LEDs on the selected rectifier will flash for 60 seconds. • Rectifier serial numbers are printed on a label on the front of each rectifier. Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 32: Rectifier Shutdown
The SC100 will restart any shutdown rectifiers if: ac has failed, or more than one rectifier has failed, or the bus voltage is below the LVD Disconnect Voltage, or Rectifier Shutdown is disabled. Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 33: Ac Phase Voltages
For each rectifier double click on the entry in the AC Phase column. Select the ac phase • that supplies the rectifier (Phase 1, Phase 2, or Phase 3). Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 34: Low Voltage Disconnect (Lvd)
LVD2 - battery disconnect (only disconnects after LVD1) Connections to high priority loads (eg transmission equipment). Connections to low priority loads. Connection to the SC100 system controller via the I/O board. Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 35 Indicates if an LVD is Disabled, Connected or SC100: Menu > Controls > Disconnected. LVD1/LVD2 DCTools: > LVD > Mode The current operation mode - Auto or Manual. LVD1/LVD2 Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 36 Temp Disconnect * If the LVD is used as a load-disconnect, ensure the reconnect voltage is set higher than the expected open-circuit recovery voltage of the discharged batteries. Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 37: System Alarms
Where to find: State Indicates if an alarm is active or inactive. SC100: Menu > Alarms Severity The assigned alarm severity level: Critical, DCTools: System Major, Minor, Warning. Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 38 Temperature High the battery temperature is above this value. Threshold Battery Battery Temperature Low alarm is activated if Temperature Low the battery temperature is below this value. Threshold Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 39: System Overload Alarm
This is useful at sites where there is ongoing installation of additional load equipment. ► To enable System Overload In DCTools go to: Alarms > Alarm States • Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 40: Input/Output (I/O)
SC100 to provide additional I/O to monitor and control external devices. For details refer to the SiteSure-3G Installation Guide (see Related Information on page i). Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 41: Analog System Values
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 (single or 3-phase depending on rectifier model). Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 42: System States
Active State Select the state of the input that will activate the Digital Input. Group Set to 0 unless using Groups in PowerManagerII. See PowerManagerII online help for details. Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 43: Digital Outputs
Digital Output 6 is also used as the Monitor Fail alarm relay. It will operate if a Monitor Fail alarm is active. Configure the following parameters to suit the application. To change a setting, double-click and select from drop down list or edit the text. Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 44: Data Logging
The PC Log allows a continuous streaming of system data (Bus Voltage, Load Current, Battery Current, Battery Temperature, Rectifier Current, Load Power, System Power) from the SC100 directly into a specified file. Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 45: Backup And Restore
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. Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 47: Overview
Chapter 4 Communications Communications Overview Topic Page Communications Options Direct RS232 Communications PSTN Modem Communications GSM Modem Communications Serial Communications (RS232) Security Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 48: Communications Options
The standard communications options for an SC100 system controller are described in the following sections. For other communications options contact your Powerware dc product supplier or Eaton (see Worldwide Support on page 69). Direct RS232 Communications Connections...
Page 49: Pstn Modem Communications
SC100 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. See Worldwide Support on page 69. ► To enable modem communications Connect to the SC100 with DCTools (see details on page 11).
Page 50 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). Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 51: Gsm Modem Communications
SC100 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. See Worldwide Support on page 69. ► To enable modem communications Connect to the SC100 with DCTools (see details on page 11).
Page 52 Install DCTools/PowerManagerII on the PC/laptop. Double-click the DCTools/PowerManagerII icon to open the Connection Manager window. Go to Connection > New to open a new connection dialog box. Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 53 From any cellphone write a SMS (text) message starting with "P" or "p" (any following characters are ignored). Send the message to the SC100 GSM modem telephone number. The SC100 will reply with a dc power system status message. Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 54: Serial Communications (Rs232) Security
Use SC100 keypad to go to Menu > Configuration > Controller > Edit > Serial Port Access. Select Clear. The password is now permanently cleared. If required, reset the password with DCTools. Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 55: Chapter 5 Maintenance
Chapter 5 Maintenance Maintenance Overview Topic Page Troubleshooting Replacing the System Controller Replacing the Input/Output Board Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 56: Troubleshooting
Incorrectly configured shunt Check shunt mapping and gain is inputs. correct. Current is below the deadband None, normal operation. threshold (approximately 2% of full scale). Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 57 Replace I/O board if faulty. I/O board Power/Comms I/O board is responding to an None, this is normal operation. OK LED is flashing. Identify command from the SC100. Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 58 (Power LED is on). Check that the LVD control and power cables are connected. See Connections on page 4. Check the connections from the battery bus to the LVD. Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 59: Replacing The System Controller
The I/O board can be replaced without switching off the dc power system and disconnecting the equipment it powers. The specific procedure depends on the system configuration. Refer to the dc power system Installation and Operation Guide. Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 61: Appendix A Specifications
Live Bus to Live Bus + 5V Input Common Same bus as used for current shunts (Live bus is standard) Input Protection Protected against damage from short circuit to live or common bus Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 62 Bus Voltage Sense Input (IOBGP) Number of Bus Voltage Sense Inputs Range –60V to +60V Resolution 30mV Accuracy ±0.5% at 25°C [77°F], ±1% over rated temperature range Connector MTA156 (2-way) Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 63: Appendix B Alarm Descriptions
The signal from a mapped current sensor is out of range. Equalize The Equalize control process is active. See Equalize on page 20. Fast Charge The Fast Charge control process is active. See Fast Charge on page 21. Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 64 The current, temperature or voltage sensing system is faulty, or the I/O board mapping is incorrect. Slave Mode Another (master) system controller is connected to the RXP bus. Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 65 The temperature sensing system is faulty, or the I/O board mapping is incorrect. Unknown Hardware The SC100 has detected an unknown type of device on the RXP bus. Contact your Eaton DC product supplier for advice. Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 67: Connector Pin-Outs
RTS (Request to Send) YS11 RJ45 RXP System +24/48V (System bus voltage) Communications +24/48V (System bus voltage) RS485-A RS485-B RS232 D9M and RJ45 connector pin-outs RJ45 plug pin-outs Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 68: I/O Board (Iobgp-00, -01) Connector Pin-Outs
Temp Sense 2- LVD power Bus live Common Bus voltage sense Controller reference (Live) Controller sense (Com) XH12A Not used with SC100 XH15A Digital inputs D1-D3 D1 input D2 input Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 69 Load Fuse Fail inputs Battery Fuse Fail +12V out AC Distribution Fan Fail AC Distribution MOV Fail 0V out (system live - protected) System common - protected Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 70 SC100 Handbook Connector Type Purpose Description YH11 RJ45 RXP System +24/48V (System bus voltage) Communications +24/48V (System bus voltage) RS485-A RS485-B RJ45 connector pin-outs RJ45 plug pin-outs Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 71: Appendix D System Event Types
A rectifier was shut down manually. This excludes events where a rectifier shuts down due to Load-Based Rectifier Shutdown or a fault condition. Start Up Records when the controller started running. Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 73: Equipment Incident Report
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. For further information contact your Powerware dc product supplier or Eaton Corporation, Telecommunications Solutions Division. See contact details on page 69. Or email: CustomerServiceNZ@eaton.com...
Page 75: Worldwide Support
Worldwide Support 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...
Page 77: Index
PSTN Modem Communications • 43 Battery Temperature • 8 RS232 • 11, 42 Battery Temperature High Alarm • 31, 57 Write Access Password • 48 Battery Temperature Low Alarm • 31, 57 Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 78 Replacing the Input/Output Board • 53 Engine Run BCL • 18 Equalize • 16, 19, 20 Equalize Active Alarm • 57 Keypad Ethernet Keypad Access Security • 10 Connector • 2, 4 Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 79 Relay Mapping • 31, 36, 37 Over Voltage Shut Down (OVSD) • 25 Remote Control State • 37 Repair and Return • 67 Restart Rectifier(s) • 26 Partial AC Fail Alarm • 58 Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...
Page 80 Write Access Password • 48 Engine Run BCL • 18 Start Up Delay • 25 System Alarms • 31, 57 System Overload Alarm • 31, 33, 59 System Power • 8, 35 Copyright © 2008 Eaton Corporation. All Rights Reserved. IPN 997-00012-63A June 2008...

Eaton Powerware SC100 Operation Handbook

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Chapter 1 General Description

Chapter 2 SC100 Operation

Chapter 3 System Operation

Chapter 4 Communications

Chapter 5 Maintenance

Appendix A Specifications

Appendix B Alarm Descriptions

Connector Pin-Outs

Appendix C Connector Pin-Outs

Appendix D System Event Types

Equipment Incident Report

Worldwide Support

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