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SC200 System Controller Operation Handbook Issue: IPN 997-00012-50H Issue Date: November 2011 Eaton Corporation Telecommunications Power Solutions dcpower.eaton.com DCinfo@eaton.com...
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The information contained in this literature is subject to change without 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.
About This Guide About This Guide Scope This guide covers operation of the SC200 system controller with embedded software Version 4. See SC200 Identity Information on page to determine the version of the embedded software. Audience This guide is intended for use by:...
SC200 Operation Overview ........................... 5 Starting the SC200 ........................6 Main Screen Shortcut Keys ......................6 SC200 Operation using the Keypad and Screen ..............6 Soft Keys ............................7 Navigation Keys ..........................7 Main Menu Navigation ........................8 Sub-menu Tabs ..........................9 Changing a Configuration Setting using the Keypad ..............
SC200 Handbook SC200 System Controller The SC200 system controller is an advanced control and monitoring solution which provides a full suite of communications options, including built-in Ethernet interface, Web server, and SNMP agent. Alarm notifications may be by Email, SNMP traps, SMS text messaging, dial-out to PowerManagerII remote monitoring software, or relay contact closures.
For connector pin-outs see details on page 114. For input and output specifications see details on page 105. Compatible Software The following software is compatible with the SC200 system controller: DCTools Configuration Software. Latest version is available free from dcpower.eaton.com/downloads.
SC200 Handbook Starting the SC200 When dc power is applied to the SC200 (via the RXP connector YS11) the start-up sequence begins. Approx. 120s Start-up screen Main screen Menu screen The values shown are See navigation details on page 8.
► To use the SC200 when access is set to PIN Protected At the Main Screen press Menu. The Logon screen appears. If the Access PIN is not known then press Skip to use the SC200 with Read Only access. If the Access PIN is known: Use the Left and Right keys to access each digit position.
The functions of the navigations keys also change to suit the new display orientation. Main Screen Parameters The parameters displayed on the SC200 main screen are configurable. Either two large or three small parameters can be displayed. The default settings are two large parameters with the values Bus Voltage and Rectifier Current.
► To connect a PC/laptop to the SC200: Download the latest version of DCTools from dcpower.eaton.com/downloads. Install DCTools on the PC/laptop. Connect a USB A/B cable from a USB port on the PC/laptop to the USB port on the SC200. See the diagram on page for location of the USB port.
The version of the embedded Configuration > Identity > (App Version) software in the SC200 (factory set). Software If required, the following site specific information can be stored in the SC200 to assist site management. Parameter Description Where to find:...
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Press Enter on the keyboard. Then select Apply in the Changes window. Time Synchronization If required, the SC200 time can be synchronized either to the internal time of a PC or laptop, or to a reference time server using SNTP protocol (SC200 must have access to the server).
Click on Next then follow the prompts to add the language. Language selection An SC200 can hold multiple language files and any of these can be selected for the LCD and Web pages. ► To see which languages are loaded into an SC200 Either: On the SC200 keypad go to: Settings >...
Connect to the SC200 via a web browser. (For details see Ethernet Communications on page 82.) Check the SC200 internal clock shows the correct time. If necessary set the correct time. See SC200 Internal Clock on page 14. Go to Tools.
6), or all settings can be edited using a PC/laptop with DCTools/Web (see details on page 13) or remotely, see Communications Options on page 82. The configuration file settings in the SC200 can be saved to (Backup) or loaded from (Restore) a PC/laptop using DCTools/Web. See Backup and Restore on page 18.
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SC200 Operation ► To use a web browser for Restore Connect to the SC200 via a web browser. For details see Ethernet Communications on page Go to Tools. Select Restore Tool. Select the file type: System Snapshot (*.dcs): Configuration file including site specific settings.
Engine Run Limit applies when the SC200 determines that an ac standby generator is running. If an Engine Run Digital Input is available (see below), then the SC200 uses this to determine if the generator is running. If an Engine Run Digital Input is not available then the SC200 uses other values to determine if the generator is running.
The SC200 temporarily reduces the output voltage of the rectifiers to just below the bus voltage for a set duration. The battery then supplies power to the load. A battery test passes if the battery voltage remains above a predetermined level for the duration of the test.
Pending Equalize. ► To enable Equalize (or to start or stop Equalize manually) Use the SC200 keypad to go to: Control Processes > Equalize. Or, in DCTools/Web go to: Control Processes > Equalize. ► To use an external relay contact to activate an Equalize (optional) Connect a voltage free relay contact or switch to any Digital Input.
Temperature Compensation does NOT function during a Battery Test. ► To enable Temperature Compensation Use the SC200 keypad to go to: Control Processes > Temp. Compensation > Enable. Or, in DCTools/Web go to: Control Processes > Temperature Compensation. Information The following information is available about Temperature Compensation.
SC200 Handbook Rectifiers The SC200 registers all rectifier modules as they are inserted into the dc power system. Information The following information is available about rectifiers. Parameter Description Where to find: State Registered - communicating with the SC200. Un-registered - there is a rectifier compatibility or communications problem.
The rectifier's registration number does not correspond to a physical position in the dc power system. ► To identify a rectifier Either: On SC200 keypad go to: Rectifiers > Rectifier number. Press Enter. The rectifier details screen appears. Use to scroll to other rectifiers.
The rectifier(s) will then resume normal operation. The SC200 will restart any shutdown rectifiers if: ac has failed, or more than one rectifier has failed, or the bus voltage is below the Low Load threshold, or Rectifier Shutdown is set to Disabled, or Rectifier Shutdown is set to Automatic.
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The SC200 will automatically restart all rectifiers if ac supply has failed, or more than one rectifier has failed, or Battery Test / Equalize / Fast Charge are active, or the bus voltage is below the Low Load threshold.
The SC200 has 16 independent LVD control channels (LVD 1 to LVD 16). Each channel can control one or more of up to 16 contactors, with coil voltages from 12V to 48V nominal.
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LVD Characterization Error alarms can only be cleared from the SC200 front panel, not using DCTools/Web. To clear the alarm when the SC200 is replaced, on the SC200 go to Alarms, select the LVD Character. Err. active alarm and press Details, select Clear and press Enter, select Characterize with IOB Values and press Save.
► To manually connect or disconnect an LVD control channel Use the SC200 keypad to go to: Battery > LVDs > LVD 1 - LVD 16 > Details > Manual Control. Select Connect or Disconnect to connect or disconnect the channel (and all mapped contactors).
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► To Enable (Add) an LVD control channel using the SC200 keypad Control and configuration of LVDs and contactors is only available from the SC200 keypad if Allow Front Panel LVD Control is TRUE. See LVD Operation on page 38.
Except, if Chained to Previous is enabled then the preceding LVD control channel must be disconnected first. Alarms An SC200 supplied with a standard configuration file (see details on page 18) has a standard set of alarms configured and enabled. This will be sufficient for standard dc power system operation.
See details on page 12. SC200 Minor alarm LED will turn on. See details on page 12. If the SC200 audible indicator is enabled, it will See details on page 12. sound until a key is pressed. The alarm name and severity icon will be See details on page 6.
86). Notes Type any required description. When the alarm is active the text will be displayed on the SC200 and included in the SNMP trap (if used). The notes can provide instructions about what action to take when the alarm occurs.
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► To Clear a latched Smart Alarm Either: Use SC200 keypad to go to: Alarms. Select the active alarm. Press Details > Clear. In DCTools/Web go to: Alarms > Smart Alarms. Click the Clear button. AC High and AC Low Alarms AC High and AC Low are examples of useful alarms that can be set up using Smart Alarms.
Up to 20 additional battery strings can be monitored if additional IOBGP input/output boards are connected. Refer to the dc power system Installation and Operation Guide for details on how to connect additional IOBGP input/output boards to the SC200. In DCTools/Web go to Batteries.
After the end of the MPM Convergence Period, cell imbalance is assumed to be stable, and a fixed threshold is used (MPM Stable Threshold). Battery Time Remaining The SC200 obtains characterization data from every full battery discharge, to a specified end voltage. During a battery discharge, the SC200 uses this characterization data to calculate an estimated time until the battery will reach the specified end voltage.
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Characterization will take longer than 10 hours. Either, in DCTools/Web go to Batteries > Battery Time Remaining, or use the SC200 keypad to go to Battery. Set End Voltage to the voltage per cell when the battery is regarded as fully discharged.
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Or, in DCTools/Web go to: Battery > Battery Time Remaining. Click Characterize. If "Characterize" is not present on the SC200 or the "Characterize" button is inactive in DCTools/Web, then check all configuration settings. In DCTools/Web, the hover text will indicate why the characterization cannot start.
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The end voltage used for the last battery Voltage characterization. Characterization Not Yet Run: The battery has not been Result characterized since the last restart of the SC200. Active: The SC200 is collecting the characterization data. SC200: Battery Complete: The SC200 has collected the DCTools/Web: Batteries >...
Use the SC200 keypad to go to: Battery > Battery > Ah Discharged Or, in DCTools/Web go to: Batteries. If a battery or the SC200 is changed, then reset the value of Ah Discharged to zero (when the battery is fully charged).
Wrong Battery Polarity Alarm If Reverse Battery Detection is connected and enabled, the SC200 will activate a Wrong Battery Polarity alarm if it detects that one or more of the batteries are connected with the wrong polarity.
A Generator Fail alarm is activated if the SC200 does not detect that the ac supply is present (rectifiers have turned on) after the Generator Fail Alarm Recognition Period following Generator Control becoming active.
System Operation Fuel Management The SC200 can monitor the use of fuel by a standby generator. ► To set up fuel management Connect a fuel level sensor to an analog input. In DCTools/Web go to: Analog Inputs. Configure the selected Analog Input and set Function to Fuel Level.
SC200 Handbook Alternative Energy Input Metering The SC200 can meter currents supplied to the DC bus from alternative energy sources such as solar or wind. This means that it can calculate currents to and from the DC bus correctly, even when both rectifiers and alternative energy sources are providing power.
System Operation Analog System Values The SC200 provides access to the following system analog values. Parameter Description Where to find: Bus Voltage The average of all analog inputs configured as Bus Voltage. Otherwise, the system bus voltage is determined from the rectifier output voltages.
SC200 Handbook System States The SC200 monitors the following system states to provide an overview of the dc power system's operation. States displayed will depend on the dc power system model. Name Description Where to find: Indicates if any digital input with Function set to "ACD Fan Fail"...
Notes Type any required description. When the alarm is active the text will be displayed on the SC200 and included in the SNMP trap (if used). Digital Outputs The input/output (I/O) board is fitted with a number of digital outputs (relays) which can control external equipment or alarm systems.
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Expand the Digital Outputs table. In the Control State column of the required digital output, select Active or Inactive. Or, use the SC200 keypad to go to Digital Outputs: Select the required digital output. Press Edit. Select Active or Inactive. Press Save.
The most recent Event Log entries are shown by the SC200 web view, on the Log screen. See Communication via Web Browser on page 84. ► To view and save the Event Log To view the log entries, either: In DCTools go to: Controller Log >...
Communications SC200 Setup The network administrator must assign a unique IP address to each SC200 to be connected to the TCP/IP network. ► To configure an SC200 for Ethernet communications from the keypad Go to Settings > Setup Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Address assigned by the network administrator.
SC200 Handbook Communication via Web Browser The SC200 system controller has an in-built web server. This allows a PC/laptop with a standard web browser to control and monitor the SC200 via an IP network. ► To connect to the SC200 with web browser: Set up Ethernet communications and connect the SC200 to the IP network.
Communications Go to the Forms for details of the SC200 control and monitoring functions available via the web. To change a setting click the text field, type the new value, then press Enter on the PC keyboard. Then click Apply in the Changes window.
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SC200 Handbook Trap Format: Set to Eaton or X.733 as appropriate . "Eaton" format uses different trap numbers according to the alarm source. X.733 format uses a single trap number for all alarm sources. Enable Generic Traps, Trap Configure as appropriate.
Communications Communication via Email The SC200 system controller can be configured to send Email alarm messages when an alarm occurs. ► To set up Email communications: Set up Ethernet communications and connect the SC200 to the IP network. See Ethernet Communications on page 82.
The SC200 will set the result to 9999 if communication with the SMTP server has failed. Modbus-TCP Communications Modbus-TCP* Connections The SC200 only accepts one Modbus-TCP connection at a time, on the reserved Modbus-TCP port of 502. SC200 system controller Communications network.
Overrun Count 256 characters. All counts are since the last SC200 restart or since counter was reset. Serial (RS232) Communications The parameters of the RS232 serial port can be configured, if required for a specific RS232 device. However, for most applications use the default settings.
Setting this parameter to zero disables incoming calls (the modem can still be used for alarm reporting). If the SC200 is to report alarms to PowerManagerII then click on + to expand PowerManager Callback. Configure the following settings: Alarm Report: Select the type of event(s) that will initiate the dial-out process.
Not all modems are suitable. If your modem does not operate correctly check the modem setup string. Contact your Eaton dc product supplier or Eaton for further assistance. See Worldwide Support on page 125. ► To enable modem communications Connect to the SC200 with DCTools (see details on page 13).
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SC200 control and monitoring functions available via DCTools. For help using DCTools press F1. If required, access to the SC200 via DCTools can be password controlled. See Write Access Password on page 95. SMS Text Messaging Setup (if required) ...
Send the message to the SC200 GSM modem telephone number. The SC200 will reply with a dc power system status message. This will include: Number of active alarms, bus voltage, load current, ac voltage, battery current, battery temperature, battery time remaining (if available).
Support on page 125). Serial Communications (USB/RS232/Ethernet) Security S3P Access S3P is the serial communications protocol used by the SC200 to communicate with DCTools or PowerManagerII via the USB, RS232 or Ethernet port. S3P Protocol is not used by the web server.
PowerManagerII) is read only. The password must be entered before any setting can be changed. If a Write Access Password is lost, clear it from the SC200 keypad and type a new password in DCTools, or change it via the Web. ► To set a Write Access Password Connect to the SC200 with DCTools/Web (see details on page 82).
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► To change access to the web server Set the following parameters as required. Parameter Description Where to find: HTTP Access Enable to allow un-encrypted access to the SC200 web server. Disable to prevent un-encrypted access to the SC200 web server. SC200: Settings > Setup HTTPS Access...
Servicing. Servicing must only be performed according to specific instructions and only by personnel authorized by Eaton. This includes disassembly and/or servicing of any modules. For further information on Servicing contact your local Eaton dc product supplier, or refer to the contact details on page 125. Topic...
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Password required to change See Write Access Password on page 95. settings. SC200 time/date is incorrect Time/date is different on SC200 None. Time shown on SC200 is UTC. compared to DCTools/Web. Time on PC running DCTools/Web is local time.
LVD. Replacing the System Controller or I/O Board The SC200 system controller or the I/O board can be replaced without switching off the dc power system and disconnecting the equipment it powers. The specific procedures depend on the system configuration. Refer to the dc power system Installation and Operation Guide.
Dial in/Dial out on alarm* * Can operate as a backup for Ethernet communications. IOBGP-00, -01 I/O Board The following specifications apply to a single IOBGP-00, -01 I/O board connected to the SC200 system controller. Digital Outputs/Alarm Relays (IOBGP) Number of Digital Outputs/Relays...
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SC200 Handbook Generator Fail Generator Control is active but the SC200 has not detected that the ac supply is present (rectifiers have not turned on) after the Generator Fail Alarm Recognition Period. High Float The bus voltage is above its normal range (set by the High Float Threshold).
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47. Inhibited by: AC Fail. See details of Alarm Inhibiting on page 47. Unknown Hardware The SC200 has detected an unknown type of device on the RXP bus. Contact your Eaton DC product supplier for advice. Unmapped IOB Found An I/O board or SiteSure-3G module is connected to the SC200, but its serial number is not in the I/O Board to Serial Number Mapping table.
104. This mapping is not included in configuration files and must be set if an SC200 is changed or loaded with a new configuration file. Input/output, sensors and most voltage control processes are only available if this mapping is set.
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 local Eaton dc product supplier or Eaton (see contact details on page 125). Or email: CustomerServiceNZ@eaton.com...
Worldwide Support For product information and a complete listing of worldwide sales offices, visit Eaton's website at: dcpower.eaton.com or email: DCinfo@eaton.com For technical support contact either your local Eaton dc product representative, the closest office from the following list, telephone (+64) 3 343-7448, or email CustomerServiceNZ@eaton.com...
Index Auxiliary Sensor Fail Alarm • 109 AVC • See Active Voltage Control ??? on SC200 Display • 12, 101 Battery • 56 Ah Discharged • 28, 56, 63 AC Alarm Thresholds • 46 Battery Capacity • 56 AC Rectifier Current Limit •...
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