Display Time-Out; Alarm Indicators; Sc100 Operation Using A Pc/Laptop - Eaton Powerware SC100 Operation Handbook

Display Time-out

If there is no keypad activity for 60 seconds the display will go back to the default Status
Screen.

Alarm Indicators

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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.
For remote PC/laptop connection details see Communications Options on page 42.
Before you start you will need:
The latest version of DCTools available from www.powerware.com/downloads.
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A PC/laptop with a spare RS232 port.
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A null-modem cable (see Equipment and Tools).
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► To connect a PC/laptop to the SC100:
Download the latest version of DCTools from www.powerware.com/downloads.
1
Install DCTools on the PC/laptop.
2
Connect a null-modem cable from the COM1 RS232 port on the PC/laptop to the RS232
3
connector on the SC100.
Power on LED (green)
Minor Alarm LED (yellow)
Critical/Major Alarm LED (red)
The system value cannot be displayed because of a failed, disconnected or
unconfigured sensor.
See the diagram on page 2
cable is secured so that no force is applied to the RS232 plug on the SC100 as this may
damage the connector.
If COM1 port is not available or for more details see Direct RS232 Communications on
page 42.
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for location of the RS232 connector on the SC100. Ensure the
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