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Stored Energy Systems, LLC. Genset Battery Monitoring System Installation and Operation Manual Document Number: 700-000033-00 Rev: 1.0 August 1, 2024...
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The information contained in this document is for informational and discussion purposes only and should not be construed as a commitment of Stored Energy Systems, LLC or of any of its subsidiaries or affiliates. While we attempt to ensure the accuracy, completeness and adequacy of this document, neither Stored Energy Systems, LLC, nor any of its subsidiaries or affiliates are responsible for any errors or will be liable for the use of, or reliance upon, this document or any of the information contained in it.
3.5 Connecting External Temperature Sensor ....................18 3.6 Connecting Discharge Current Sensors ....................20 3.7 Connecting Float Current Sensors ......................22 3.8 Connecting Power to the PBT-GIM-1 (Genset Interface Module) ............25 4. Test Setup & Network Configuration ................26 4.1 Network Connection ..........................26 4.2 Configuring the Site Controller ........................
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 1. Important Information 1.1 Important Symbols The following symbols are used in this document. WARNING/CAUTION: The use of WARNING indicates safety information intended to prevent serious injury or death. The use of a CAUTION indicates safety information intended to prevent damage to the equipment.
AC or DC voltages relative to earth ground. WARNING: Except as explained in this manual, there are no user-serviceable parts inside the Genset BMS components. Opening the equipment could expose you to dangerous voltages and void the product warranty. All product servicing should be referred to factory-authorized personnel.
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 1.3 Glossary of Terms Term/Acronym Definition Admittance The inverse of Impedance in units of Siemens. Admittance is a measure of how easily a circuit or device will allow a current to flow. Resistance is a...
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 1.4 Contact Information If you have any questions about the installation or use of the equipment described in this manual, contact Phoenix Broadband Technologies, a Stored Energy Systems company, at (215) 997-6007 or support@phoenixbroadband.com.
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 2. System Overview The Stored Energy Systems, LLC Genset Battery Management System (hereafter referred to as the Genset BMS) is a comprehensive solution for remotely monitoring the state of health for individual cells or jars used to start generators.
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 2.1 Sensor Description Sensor modules are small, inexpensive units designed to mount in close mechanical, electrical, and thermal proximity to the monitored jar’s terminal posts. The sensor takes a very small amount of “idling” power from the monitored jar (typically less than 10ma).
-7 Z Bracket with Quick Disconnect The sensors provided with the Genset BMS do not make use of brackets; they have two wired connections. This is a universal sensor that will work with most jars. This sensor does not directly measure the jar post (electrolyte) temperature.
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Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual The sensor shown below (bracket type 4) is equipped with a ring-terminal for connection to the jar’s post, the maximum bolt size for this connection is 5/16 inch. A sensor with bracket type 6 may be selected for varying sizes of bolts.
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 2.2 Site Controller Description The SC4 Site Controller is a compact unit that monitors connected sensor modules and makes the data collected by them available via a network connection. The Site Controller front panel has numerous indicators for quick assessment of power, connection status, and network connectivity.
Each of these tasks is described below. 3.1 Mounting/Locating the Site Controller Select a location for the Genset BMS. The location should be central to the strings being monitored. It should be dry and free of corrosive or explosive vapors.
3.1.2 Removing Punch-Outs / Installing Grommets The Genset BMS cabinet provides four 2-inch punch-outs on the cabinet bottom and four 2-inch punch-outs on the cabinet top. Rubberized grommets are provided for these punch-outs to protect cables running through them if conduit clamps are not being used.
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 3.2 Powering the Genset BMS The SC4 Site Controller in the Genset BMS is powered via the PWR IN connector on its rear panel. The Genset BMS includes a PBT-PAC-FUSEKIT-1 fuse kit for powering the SC4.
3.3 Network Connection The SC4 Site Controller communicates with your network via the rear panel ETHERNET connector. The Genset BMS ships with a 25-foot CAT5 cable (PBT-PAC-CAT5-25) connected to this port and spooled inside the cabinet. Unspool the cable and route it out of the cabinet and to your network connection.
CAT5 cable. One of the two sensors is then connected to one of the ports on the rear of the SC4 Site Controller in the Genset BMS cabinet. The Genset BMS ships with a 25-foot CAT5 cable (PBT-PAC-CAT5-25) spooled inside the cabinet for each battery string connected to the SC4.
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 3.4.1 Connect Battery Sensors to Battery WARNING: Lethal voltages may be present on the battery strings. If you are not fully trained to work safely around batteries and our monitoring system, leave the installation to a certified technician.
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Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 10. Install the sensor daisy chain cable between the two battery sensors on the string. The sensors can be connected to the daisy chain in any order. Choose an order that is aesthetically pleasing and minimizes the cable clutter.
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 3.4.2 Connect Battery Sensors to SC4 Site Controller Connect one of the two battery sensors on the string to the SC4 Site Controller using the desired cable which is spooled within the cabinet.
The Genset BMS ships with an External Temperature Sensor (PBT-ETS-6S). This sensor is supplied connected to the PBT-GIM-1 (Genset Interface Module), spooled within the cabinet. 1. Unspool the temperature sensor cable and fish the cable from the cabinet, dressing it through the wall cabinet wire track.
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6. Lightly tug the leads to ensure that they are locked in and installed properly. After hardware installation is complete, and after the Genset BMS is connected to your network, you can setup the Site Controller’s configuration to display the ambient room temperature and alarms for each Temperature Sensor.
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 3.6 Connecting Discharge Current Sensors The Genset BMS is supplied with discharge sensors (PBT-PA-DIS-600) to support up to six 24V VRLA battery strings. Each string uses one sensor. Wiring for each supplied sensor is pre-connected to the PBT-GIM-1 (Genset Interface Module), spooled within the cabinet.
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4. Connect the Discharge Current Sensor to the cable using the shielded 18AWG wires as shown below. After hardware installation is complete, and after the Genset BMS is connected to your network, you can setup the Site Controller’s configuration to display the discharge current sensors and alarms for each Temperature Sensor.
Each string uses one sensor set. The float current sensor consists of a current sensor ring (Toroid) and a CMI (Current Monitoring Interface) module. Up to 6 float current sensors can be daisy-chained and connected to the Genset BMS via a single, standard CAT5 cable.
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2. Verify the address of the CMI module. There is a blue and white switch on the side of the CMI to set addresses from 0-9. Depending on which Genset String the Current Sensor is being connected to, verify the CMI is set to the correct address to match the port on the Site Controller the Sensors are connected to.
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8. Confirm that the addresses of each CMI is set to match the String it is monitoring. After hardware installation is complete, and after the Genset BMS is connected to your network, you can setup the Site Controller’s configuration to display the float current sensors and alarms for each sensor. See...
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 3.8 Connecting Power to the PBT-GIM-1 (Genset Interface Module) The Genset BMS ships with the power connection disconnected from the PBT-GIM-1 (Genset Interface Module). This is to protect components while making initial connections.
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 4. Test Setup & Network Configuration If you have no previous experience with a PBT Battery Management System, it is recommended that a small local test and evaluation of the system components be set up prior to field deployment of the equipment. This approach can save a significant amount of time by helping you understand the system prior to connecting to a much larger network.
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 4.2 Configuring the Site Controller The Site Controller can be configured via a direct Ethernet cable connection from a PC, over a network, or through a USB connection from a PC. In all cases, configuration is performed via a terminal emulator or other similar program (such as PuTTY).
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 4.2.2.1 Using the SC4 Site Controller DHCP Server This method can be used when the Site Controller is set on its factory default IP Address of 192.168.2.200. When powered up on the default IP Address the Site Controller runs a DHCP Server and will assign an IP Address to the computer connected to its Ethernet port.
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 4.2.2.2 Connecting to an SC4 via Ethernet with a Known IP Address This method can be used when the Site Controller IP address is set to a known, static IP address. To use this method, do the following: 1.
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Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual Complete the USB Connection as follows: 1. Connect the Type A connector to an available USB port on your computer. 2. Connect the Type B connector to the USB-2 (Setup) port on the front panel of the Site Controller.
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Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual c. Navigate down the tree of devices and select “Ports (COM & LPT). (The naming and location of the Site Controller may vary, depending on which operating system you’re using.) d. In the example shown above, the Site Controller is labeled “PI USB to Serial (COM3).” (The text shown in your COM Port may differ.) The COM Port that the Site Controller is installed on...
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 4.3 Accessing the SC4 Configuration Program Once you’ve connected to the Site Controller (see Configuring the Site Controller), you can use a terminal emulator client to access the SC4 Configuration Program. Instructions are given below for using PuTTY.
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Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 5. Enter your username and press ENTER. You are prompted for your password. 6. Enter your password and press ENTER. The command prompt is displayed on the PuTTY window. 7. The command prompt is displayed on the window.
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 4.3.2 Accessing the SC4 Configuration Program over USB These instructions make use of PuTTY, although any serial terminal emulator should work. (See Obtaining a Terminal Emulator Client for details.) NOTE: The default settings for Tera Term should work properly.
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 4.4 SC4 Configuration Program The SC4 uses a Linux operating system and the configuration menus are similar to those used by the Linux operating system. Individual menu screens are used to set parameters for specific functionality.
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Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 2. Enter the desired value at the prompt and then press ENTER. A confirmation message appears. 3. To confirm your entry, press Y and then press ENTER. The IP v4 Menu appears. The entered value is displayed to the right of the previous value.
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual NOTE: As noted above, keystrings (or keys) correspond to an item # on the menus. These item numbers may vary depending on how your SC4 is configured. In all cases, use the item number displayed on the menu rather than any specific item number documented in this manual.
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 4.4.2 IPv6 Configuration The IPv6 Menu allows you to set the IPv6 address, default gateway, and domain. You can selectively enable/disable IPv6. You can also enable/disable DHCP to allow automated IP configuration. Additionally, you can specify the primary and secondary DNS.
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 4.4.3 SNMP Configuration Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is an Internet-standard protocol for collecting and organizing information about managed devices on IP networks and for modifying that information to change device behavior. SNMP configuration allows you to specify identifying information such as syslocation, syscontact, and so on.
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 4.4.3.1 SNMP Configuration - General To setup SNMP: 1. Press 3 and then ENTER on the SC4 Configuration Program Main Menu. The SNMP Configuration Menu appears. 2. Change any of the currently set values as desired. See General Configuration Information details.
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 4.4.3.2 SNMP v1 Configuration It is assumed that customers using SNMP v1 are using IPv4. For details on setting up IPv4, see IPv4 Configuration. To configure SNMP for v1: 1. Set the trapsink strings to the desired values. (Two trapsink entries are provided. More can be added as desired.)
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 4.4.4 Email Client Configuration The Email Client will email alarm messages to a maximum of 5 email addresses. To setup email: 1. Press 8 and then ENTER on the SC4 Configuration Program Main Menu.
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Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual message. It is important to distinguish between toHeader and the toAddress entries. In most business cases, these will be the same email address and therefore the same value. If you want to send an email to john@company.com, then ToEmailAddress=john@company.com and ToHeader=john@company.com, because...
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 4.4.5 Firmware Server Configuration If the Firmware Server is enabled, the SC4 Site Controller will send the Firmware Server its IP address, Date/Time stamp, MAC Address, Unit Type and Firmware Version at random times.
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 4.4.6 NTP Configuration The Site Controller can set its internal clock from any time server that supports Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP). There are many such servers around the world. Many of these servers are operated by government standards organizations.
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Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual NOTE: The Site Controller is shipped with the NTP configuration set to get the time from at US National Institute of Standards (NIST) time server (time.nist.gov). The IP addresses of these servers can be changed in the NTP Configuration.
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 4.4.7 FTP Configuration The most common uses for the FTP functionality are to access log files and to update the SC4 firmware. FTP functionality is factory configured for almost all purposes. The only changes you will likely ever make to this configuration are: •...
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 4.4.8 Change Web Page Settings (Passwords) To change a password: 1. Press 8 and then ENTER on the Main Menu. The Web Page Settings Menu appears. 2. Change any of the currently set values as desired. See General Configuration Information for details.
DNP3 (Distributed Network Protocol 3) is a communications protocol utilized by the controller (if configured and enabled) to communicate changes in an object’s alarm status upon command from a master device. This protocol is not an applicable feature for the Genset BMS. For more information on this feature, please contact Phoenix Broadband Technologies.
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual Deleting the Entire Database To restore the factory default settings, press 81 and then ENTER on the Main Menu. All SNMP, e-mail, NTP and HMS values will be set to the factory defaults. The IP address will not be changed. However, the gateway and netmask settings will be set to the factory default values.
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 5. Site Controller Web Pages Site Viewer is a web-based viewer for information collected by the SC4 Site Control Unit. The Site Viewer web interface is a fully featured application that provides complete capability to view and change most of the important aspects of the SC4’s configuration and provisioning.
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual The Site Viewer web page provides up to date status information for all connected strings, batteries, and I/O devices. Site properties are displayed along with application control settings. Graphs are provided to indicate battery string voltages, admittances, and temperatures.
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 5.3 Unlocking the Site Viewer for Editing When you first access the Site Viewer, it is in a locked state. In this state, you can view all current readings as well as view all site details and alarm settings. However, you cannot change any controller settings until you unlock the SiteViewer.
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 5.4 Functional Areas 5.4.1 Banner The Site Viewer logo banner contains the product logo, including a display of the version of Site Viewer currently loaded. 5.4.2 System Tree Pane The system tree contains a hierarchical display of all the strings, batteries and I/O devices connected to the SCU.
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual • Magenta = Warning condition. • Grey = Node Disabled. String status Combined String status Split String status Group status (no battery sensors) Battery status Measuring Indicator Balancing Indicator Expand Tree Node Collapse Tree Node...
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Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 5.4.2.1.1 Port or Group Details Right-clicking on the port and selecting “View Details” or left-clicking on the Gear Icon next to the port (if available) will bring up the port or group Details. The following fields are listed below.
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Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual String Status Description Normal The status of all sensors on this string are Normal Disabled The string is disabled through SNMP Shorted The Site Controller output is shorted somewhere in the sensor daisy chain...
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Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual Battery Model – User configurable to enter in the battery model (must unlock editing first – see Unlocking the Site Viewer for Editing). If a battery model number is selected in the Runtime Estimator, it will override this field.
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Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual as is done in the case of real discharge events. The SC4 will remain in this mode until the specified Timeout (Min) (in minutes) has elapsed or until you manually stop the simulated discharge.
. If any float current exceeds user-defined thresholds, an alarm is also generated in a similar manner. The Advanced System Monitor is not an applicable feature for the Genset BMS. For more information on this feature, please contact Phoenix Broadband Technologies.
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Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 5.4.2.2.1 Battery Details Right-clicking on the individual cell / jar and selecting “View Details” or left-clicking on the Gear Icon next to the cell / jar (if available) will bring up the cell / jar Details. The following fields are listed below.
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Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual Temperature – Displays the current temperature. Measurements are made and reported each time the sensor is polled. Analog alarms (major and/or minor) can be set by clicking the corresponding alarm button. Temperature (hold) – Activating Battery Balancing and taking Admittance Measurements can heat up the sensor.
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Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual Sensor Status Description Normal This sensor is operating normally Fault There is no communications with this sensor Measuring This sensor is making an admittance measurement Sensor Disabled This sensor was disabled through SNMP...
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual Alarm Settings This section is not used currently. Notifications This section is not used currently. 5.4.3 Site Properties The Site Properties pane displays site specific information for the SC4. This includes the SC4 location, name, number of installed strings, string mode, overall status, unit temperature, software version, and IP configuration details.
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 5.4.3.1 Site Properties (additional settings) Clicking on the Gear Icon in Site Properties will bring up a dialog with additional settings. Logging Settings Event Logging – Displays the Flash Drive Status and Free Space in MB. To disable event logging move the slider to the left (not recommended).
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Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual Actions Setup Alarm Outputs – Pressing the SETUP ALARM OUTPUTS allows you to setup up to four built-in alarm outputs on the Site Controller. The configuration of these outputs is identical to the ROM configuration.
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Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual If any alarm is generated within the category and the severity is also selected in Output Control Mode, it will set the relay to the active state. Once the alarm clears it will set the relay back to the inactive state. If multiple categories are selected, one or more alarms will activate the relay but all selected categories / severities must be cleared in order to set the relay back to the inactive state.
Combine separate port inputs to create a virtual string. • Split the sensors on one port input into several virtual strings. This feature is not applicable for the Genset BMS. For more information on this feature, please contact Phoenix Broadband Technologies. 5.4.4 App Controls The “App Controls”...
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 5.4.5 Charting Area Panes The Charting Area panes provide graphs illustrating the current string voltages, admittances and temperatures cycled for each populated port, unless you have a single port selected in the App Controls pane.
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 5.5.1 Site Viewer IP Configuration Choosing Setup > IP Configuration from the Site Viewer menu bar allows you to configure the IP settings of the connected SC4. 1. Choose Setup > IP Configuration from the Site Viewer menu bar. The Admin Password dialog box appears.
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 6. SNMP The Genset BMS provides an SNMP interface for third party software management. Many operators will have their own SNMP management software and will want to integrate the controller into their existing network management infrastructure.
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual states Disabled(1), EnableMajor(2), or EnableMinor(3). Major Alarms appear in red on the Web page, and Minor Alarms appear in yellow. The analog alarms are configured using the objects in the propertyTable. There are 4 objects to set the thresholds for each of the alarm capable object.
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 7. Retrieving Log Files When using Site Viewer (see Site Viewer Web Page), there are three ways of retrieving files: • Manually • Remotely through web interface • Remotely using WinSCP 7.1 Retrieve Log Files Manually Remove the flash drive from the controller and insert into USB slot on computer and copy the “MA”...
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 7.2 Retrieve Log Files Remotely Through Web Interface 1. Type the IP address of the SC4 in the browser’s URL address space, for example 50.199.84.xxx, and press the ENTER key. The controller will display the Site Viewer web page as shown in the example below.
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual There are several types of log files: • debug.csv: logs debugging info to assist in troubleshooting • dis_##.csv: logs discharge events • errors.csv: logs network and file system errors for the SC4. •...
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Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual WinSCP should open with a window as shown below. 3. Click New Site, then click on the dropdown arrow as shown and choose FTP as shown below. On the next window shown below, type the IP address of the PBT-SC4 Controller under Host name and Port number should be 21 as shown.
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Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual 5. The window as shown below will now show files from your computer on the Left side, files in the SC4 on the Right side. On the Left side, choose a location you would like to copy the log files into as shown.
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Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual Retrieving Log Files You should now see a logfiles folder. Double click on the logfiles folder on the Right side to open the folder. 7. You will now see a folder starting with the letters “MA”. See example below.
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Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual Retrieving Log Files 8. Click on the “MA” folder to highlight it, then while holding down the mouse key, drag the “MA” folder to the Left side of the screen. The “MA” folder will now be copied into the destination folder you chose.
Genset BMS - Installation and Operation Manual Summary of Port Usage 8. Summary of Port Usage The different features of this product use a variety of ports. The following table contains a summary of the port utilization. Port Protocol Usage SMTP –...
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