Figure 1 - nrgBDFB Connections The nrgBDFB has a built-in controller that has a LAN connection port and nrgNET outputs that connect to 22 external nrgSMART panels and up to eight internal nrgBDP panels. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6...
CTRL integrated controllers connect to the local LAN connection port for 1:1 connectivity. When connecting to multiple panels in a 1:N setup, the rear-panel nrgNET connections are used to connect up to 30 external nrgSMART SENS panels. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6...
The nrgCONTROL-BT connects to the local LAN connection port and nrgNET outputs connect up to 30 external nrgSMART panels. An nrgCONTROL-BT is required for legacy nrgSMART panels without CTRL integrated controllers or SENS capabilities. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6...
LCD http://192.168.1.1 and press return. The controller is now connected and the nrgSMART Configuration web page will open. Figure 4 – Controller Configuration (See Figure 4) Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
Figure 8 - Equipment Tab Equipment Tab: View or modify equipment information in the Equipment Tab: Equipment, Equipment Models, Equipment Information, Equipment Power Source and Equipment Power Summary. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
Immediate access to equipment alarms can prevent unnecessary downtime. During an event, the SNMP manage promptly notifies the local technician who can then make repairs or prevent equipment damage Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6...
The Controller Tab Window contains Reboot and Reset Settings buttons. Within the window are screens that allow other controller related settings to be defined or viewed. Figure 9 - Controller Tab Window Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
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Resets the controller. Select Reset to Factory Defaults button to reset the controller. NOTE: Reset settings sets the controller back to factory default including the IP address. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
View more or fewer screen fields. Toggle More info to expand the screen and display additional fields or Less info to hide a portion of the screen. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
The date the Controller Board was manufactured. Date Displays as: mm/dd/yyyy Controller Board Part Number Read Only Text A string of characters that identify the Controller Board as a part consisting of numbers. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
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The firmware version for the Local Area Network in use by the controller. LAN Bootloader Version Read Only Text The bootloader version of the Local Area Network in use by the controller. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
NOTE: Once a file has been added it will appear below the Choose File button. Requires reboot. Amphenol Network Solutions recommends backing up your settings once the controller is configured. This will make sure your settings are saved during future firmware updates or changes...
Fuse Rating and indicates a higher than expected measurement, defined as a warning alarm. Default is: 60% From the Upper Warning drop down menu, select from: 0% to 100% in 5% increments. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
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Fuse Rating and indicates a higher than expected measurement, defined as a critical alarm. Default is: 80% From the Upper Critical drop down menu, select from: 0% to 100% in 5% increments. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
(a total of 15 characters, including periods). Each group can be in the range of: 0 - 255. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6...
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Ping from LAN Select Button Start the pinging sequence to the remote device. Clear Ping Data Select Button Clears the ping response data Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
Enter the IP address that will receive the SNMP Traps message. This field accepts four groups of numbers separated by periods with up to three numbers in each group (a total of 15 characters, including periods). Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6...
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Description Ascending = Numbering Top Down for panels and breaker positions Panel Location Select Drop down Descending = Numbering Bottom up for panels and breaker positions Menu Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
Step 2: Wait until browser begins download of settings file and equipment list select save for both files. NOTE: This could take a few minutes if the controller has a lot of panels or settings. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved.
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You will be prompted 2 times one for config file “.NSC” and one for equipment file “.CSV”. Step 4: After settings are saved, click Choose File next to Import Firmware BNC. Step 5: Navigate to where the BNC file is located and select. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6...
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Step 7: Firmware update will begin automatically after settings have been saved. Do not navigate away from this page while uploading. Once your browser times out wait 1-2 minutes for the controller to restart and then refresh your browser. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6...
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Circled versions for 3.1.1 are shown. See release notes for other versions. If any of the versions do not match: First re-install firmware If they still do not match after re-install contact Amphenol Network Solutions Technical Support at 509.926.6000 Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved.
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Step 9: After firmware upload has been verified, upload your recently saved configuration file as some settings have been overwritten during the firmware upgrade process. Navigate to recently saved .NCS file. Select OK to initiate upload. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
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Once your browser times out wait 1-2 minutes for the controller to restart and then refresh your browser. Step 10: Verify your settings. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
NOTE: When a field is updated within the Site Tab, clicking outside of the field saves the information and updates the Saved At time. Field settings are: Never: Data not saved Date/Time: mm/dd/yyyy HH:MM:SS (AM/PM) Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
The Site Name distinguishes one site from another site. Read Only Input Enter a Site Name. This field accepts up to 40 characters. Valid characters are upper/lowercase letters, numbers, symbols and spaces. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
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This field indicates coordinates in decimal degrees. Enter the GPS coordinates where this site is located. This field accepts up to 40 characters. Use numbers, comma, minus and period symbols. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6...
The Panels Tab is comprised of the main window (Panels Tab Window) and screens that contain settings for the panels installed. Within the window are screens that allow other panel related settings to be defined or viewed. Figure 18 - Panels Tab Window Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6...
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Select the Delete button to remove the selected panel and associated information from the Panels Tab. NOTE: When a panel is deleted, the rows below the panel name row (in the Panels Screen) will shift up. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
(Load B) for panels in a nrgBDFB. Sort Select Button Allows Panels Screen row order to be modified. Select the Sort button to open the Sort Order Screen and modify row order. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
Panels Screen. Cancel Select Button Leaves the Sort Order Screen without keeping modified settings. Select the Cancel button to return to the Panels Screen without making any changes. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
Identifies the Feed (A or B) Associated fields (total current, voltage and fuse alarm) Voltage Read Only Text A numerical display showing the voltage reading for this Feed. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
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View more or fewer screen fields. More info / Less info Toggle More info to expand the screen to display additional fields or Less info to hide a portion of the screen. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
Indicates the threshold status of the voltage coming into the Feed. Green: Normal operation. Yellow: Warning threshold reached. Orange: Critical threshold reached. Red: A blown fuse or tripped breaker. Gray: Not connected. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
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Select the Panel Name to view or modify from the Panels Screen. To rename a panel, highlight the name and enter a new name. Valid characters are upper/lowercase letters, numbers, symbols and spaces. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6...
BDFB Only Figure 23 - Dual System: This figure depicts a dual master system showing the difference from the previous figure of one master system and three slaves Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
Linked Panel Read Only Text If an Amphenol Network Solutions panel is used for the source feed the serial number of that panel will be populated, if not it will display 999999999999. Part Number Read Only...
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Displays as: mm/dd/yyyy Firmware Version Read Only Text The firmware version of the Auxiliary Card. Bootloader Version Read Only Text The bootloader version of the Auxiliary Card. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
NOTE: BDFB panels distribute power to monitor the alarm card through the nrgNET bus for controller communication. When applicable, the nrgNET power data displays on the first row in the Circuit Configuration Screen. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
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This light indicates the threshold level of current to the circuit on the row. Green: Normal current. Yellow: Warning threshold reached. Orange: Critical threshold reached. Red: A blown fuse or tripped breaker. Gray: Not connected. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
Never: Data not saved Date/Time: mm/dd/yyyy HH:MM:SS (AM/ PM) Back Select Button Return to the Circuit Configuration Screen. Select the Back button to return to the Circuit Configuration Screen. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
Default is: Enabled From the Panel Alarms drop down menu, select Enabled to allow panel data to display. Select Disabled to prevent panel data displays. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
Threshold settings enabled during controller configuration remain operational even when this field is unchecked and the hardware will still display alarm notifications. See the State field (below) for light indicator settings. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
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Global Fuse Rating and indicates a higher than expected measurement, defined as a warning alarm. Default is: 60% From the Upper Warning drop down menu, select from: 0% to 100% in 5% increments. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
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This light indicates the threshold level of current to the circuit on the row. Green: Normal current. Yellow: Warning threshold reached. Orange: Critical threshold reached. Red: A blown fuse or tripped breaker. Gray: Not connected. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
The Alarm sensor allows sensor alarms in the following fields. When this field is disabled, no threshold alarms display for the row. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
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Upper Critical is a user defined threshold that indicates a much higher than expected value. Voltage Default is: -57.00 Temperature Default is: -85.00 Enter a range to indicate the Upper Critical sensor threshold. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
Indicates if a sensor module is in the location indicated in the ID column. Default is: No When the sensor module has been added, this field defaults to Yes. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
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See Global Threshold Settings (Lower Critical, Lower Warning, Current Value, Upper Warning and Upper Critical) and the Alarm (light) fields below for indicator settings. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
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From the Lower Critical drop down menu select a percentage of the fuse rating to indicate the lower critical sensor threshold. Select from 0% to 100% in 5% increments. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
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This light indicates the breaker and threshold alarm status for the individual circuit. Green: Normal current. Yellow: Warning threshold reached. Orange: Critical threshold reached. Red: A blown fuse or tripped breaker. Gray: Not connected. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
The Equipment Tab is comprised of the main window (Equipment Tab Window) and screens that display information pertaining to associated equipment or assign equipment input labels to specific PDU circuit locations. Figure 31 - Equipment Tab Window Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6...
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Equipment Name row in the Equipment Screen shift up. NOTE: This button deletes information from the Equipment Tab, not the equipment model. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
Highlight a name to select equipment to view and monitor. When selected, the Equipment Name becomes bold and associated fields populate the screens in the Equipment Tab. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
The Serial Number shown on the equipment. Enter the Serial Number when adding new equipment, or view or modify existing information. Valid characters are upper/lowercase letters, numbers, symbols and spaces. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
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The name of the equipment manufacturer. Manufacturer Part Number Read Only Text The part number assigned to the equipment by the manufacturer. Type Read Only Text Identifies the kind of equipment. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
5.1 Importing CSV and Adding Equipment No models available to add equipment. Select browse to import CSV file with equipment models you would like to add. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
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Select the CSV file you would like to import. This screen shows that you have imported your CSV file correctly and you have 13 models available. Select “Add Equipment” to install equipment attached to nrgSMART panels. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6...
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Enter the Serial Number when adding new equipment, or view or modify existing information. Valid characters are upper/lowercase letters, numbers, symbols and spaces. Data Entered Service Input Text Insert date of when equipment was placed into service. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
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Read Only Text Identifies the kind of equipment. Once New Equipment Information form has been filled out, select “Create” to complete. All fields in red must be completed. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
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This screen shows newly added equipment and the populated fields associated to that hardware. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
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This screen shows several pieces of equipment that have been added. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
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H. Format String (10 Characters): Format of power supplies naming convention by Manufacturer (PS1 or PSM0 etc.) I. Label start index: Starting position of power supply, either 0 or 1 Definitions of CSV fields above. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
Indicates the overall status for the selected row. Green: Normal operation. Yellow: Warning threshold reached. Orange: Critical threshold reached. Red: A blown fuse or tripped breaker. Gray: Not connected. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
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The button selected at the top of the screen determines which unit displays. % Fuse/CB Rating (column) Read Only Text Displays the percentage of the fuse/circuit breaker in the row depending on the rating for that device. Amphenol Network Solutions nrgSMART Controller All rights reserved. 9.1.2020 v.6 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...
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GMT Fuses For additional dummy fuses, order part number 132748. For GMT safety (splash/splatter) covers, order part number 116915 for GMT fuses up to 15A. Amphenol Network Solutions recommends using only UL-recognized supplementary protectors. GMT Fuse Part Number 0.18A Yellow (YEL) 130781 0.25A Violet (VIO)
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