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Version: 2024-12-03
Quickstart
BACS Installation
BACS-System
Hardware components:
BACS-Modules
BACS measuring cable
GENEREX SYSTEMS
BACS bus cable
BACS WEBMANAGER
CS141+ BACS Bus Converter
As slot version and external version
CS141 MODBUS/RS485 + BACS Bus Converter
as slot version and external version
CS141 MINI & R_2 + BACS Bus Converter
as Slot version
BACS WEBMANAGER B4
(With integrated BACS Bus Converter)
BACS SPLITTING BOX
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Summary of Contents for Generex BACS-System
- Page 1 Version: 2024-12-03 Quickstart BACS Installation BACS-System Hardware components: BACS WEBMANAGER CS141+ BACS Bus Converter As slot version and external version CS141 MODBUS/RS485 + BACS Bus Converter as slot version and external version CS141 MINI & R_2 + BACS Bus Converter...
- Page 2 Improper use of the products described in this manual may result in personal injury and/or property damage. GENEREX is not liable for any injury or damage resulting from improper use of these products. Risks of improper use include: explosion, fire and short circuits.
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Page 3: Questions And Problems
This would damage the modules and measuring cables or trigger fuses and/or lead to incorrect measurement results. Questions and problems: If you have any questions, please contact BACS Support: DE: www.generex.de / support@generex.de US: www.generex.us / support@generex.us GENEREX SYSTEMS www.generex.de /.us... - Page 4 For the correct torque with which the pole screw is tigh- tened please refer to the operating instructions of your battery. Please note that reverse polarity of the measuring cables may trigger the integrated fuse and thus render the cable unusable. Article no.: BC4Cxx GENEREX SYSTEMS www.generex.de /.us...
- Page 5 Note:The connection types specified here in the quick start ensure the greatest precision in the internal re- sistance measurement. Please note that the values do not always match those specified in the manufacturer's data sheet, as different measuring methods are usually used to determine them. GENEREX SYSTEMS www.generex.de /.us...
- Page 6 (standard) Article no.: BACS C40 The BACS module is equipped with an integrated temperature sensor. The BACS module is also optionally available with an external temperature sensor. BACS Modul REV 3 with external temperature sensor (optional) GENEREX SYSTEMS www.generex.de /.us...
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Page 7: General Installation Instructions
(in the same position for all batteries) or, when using the temperature sensor with FASTON connection, the sensor should be attached to a battery terminal. GENEREX SYSTEMS www.generex.de /.us... -
Page 8: Installing The Modules
The connector plug of the BCx measuring cable has me- chanical reverse polarity protection. Insert the BCx connector of the measuring cable into the socket provi- ded on the back of the module. Installation example BACS modules with connected measuring cables GENEREX SYSTEMS www.generex.de /.us... -
Page 9: Installation Instructions
Installation of the BACS bus cables Insert the bus cable plugs into the sockets of the BACS modules using the connection diagrams shown opposi- GENEREX SYSTEMS www.generex.de /.us... - Page 10 9. The maximum cable length between BACS WEBMANAGER and the BACS current sensors/BACS GX_R_AUX is 10m and should not be exceeded. 10. The maximum cable length between BACS GX_R_AUX and the potential-free contacts to be monitored is 50m. GENEREX SYSTEMS www.generex.de /.us...
- Page 11 GX_R_AUX is 10m and should not be exceeded. 10. The maximum cable length between BACS GX_R_AUX and the potential-free contacts to be monitored is 50m. 11. The maximum distance between CS141 and BACS Bus Converter is 2m and must not be exceeded. GENEREX SYSTEMS www.generex.de /.us...
- Page 12 COM3/AUX port Article no.: BUS_CONV_V will be damaged and addressing and communica- tion problems will occur between the BACS WEB- MANAGER and the connected modules! BACS WEBMANAGER with warning sign on COM3/AUX port GENEREX SYSTEMS www.generex.de /.us...
- Page 13 BACS WEBMANAGER (Integrated BACS Bus Converter) BACS Bus cable Power Supply BACS BUS BACS WEBMANAGER EXTERNAL Box CS141 with external BACS Bus Converter BACS Bus cable Power Supply BACS BUS Power Supply AUX/COM3 Special Cable RJ12 AUX/COM3 GENEREX SYSTEMS www.generex.de /.us...
- Page 14 Please distribute all BACS modules evenly across the ports of the SPLITTING BOX. Note that each port can manage a maximum of 50 BACS modules and that the bus cable lengths should be as short as possible. Article no.: BCII_SPLITT GENEREX SYSTEMS www.generex.de /.us...
- Page 15 BACS SPLITTING BOX BACS bus cable BACS BUS Power Supply BACS bus cable BACS BUS BACS BUS The installation of the BACS hardware is now complete. The next step is to set up the BACS WEBMANAGER GENEREX SYSTEMS www.generex.de /.us...
- Page 16 For connection to a PC. RS232 port for addressing or reading the BACS modules by the BACS Pro- grammer / BACS Reader software via RS232 cable (DSub9 -> MiniDin8) . 15 Alarm Contact BACS General Alarm Relays for connection to building management systems GENEREX SYSTEMS www.generex.de /.us...
- Page 17 For the configuration of all other services and sensors shown above, please consult the official CS141 / BACS user manual, which you can download from the Support area at www.generex.de. We also recommend the Cybersecurity Hardening Guide, which is available separately and provides you with clear step-by-step instructions on how to best protect your BACS system against hacker attacks.
- Page 18 IP (or DHCP) position and restart. Hard coded IP address 10.10.10.10: Slide switch: center To access the web manager, additional settings on your laptop are necessary! GENEREX SYSTEMS www.generex.de /.us...
- Page 19 If you do not want to use this service and want to enter the most important settings later via the menus, click on "CANCEL". Otherwise, follow the system in- structions and skip the next page of this quick start. GENEREX SYSTEMS www.generex.de /.us...
- Page 20 - „DNS Server“ Important: If the slider is set to the left, the web manager will immediately adopt the new IP address. At this point, restart the BACS WEBMANAGER / CS141 to check your network settings. GENEREX SYSTEMS www.generex.de /.us...
- Page 21 For further options please consult the official CS141 / BACS User Manual, which describes in detail all the options that technicians and administrators can use to unlock the full potential of a BACS system. GENEREX SYSTEMS www.generex.de /.us...
- Page 22 BACS WEBMANAGER flashing green no communication or the "BACS Programmer" tool. The modules are activated after a short time. Threshold exceeded/ ⚫ red static undershot ⚫⚫ Detection mode red / green flashing GENEREX SYSTEMS www.generex.de /.us...
- Page 23 (with maximum expansion) at No. 512. Make sure that ALL BACS modules are accessible during the first start, i.e. they are correctly connec- ted, otherwise BACS cannot start. Click Start to begin GENEREX SYSTEMS www.generex.de /.us...
- Page 24 “Stop” (“X”) in the top right corner of the BACS Pro- grammer. In both cases, the status indicators of the modules that have received an address must flash green, indicating that they have been assigned an address that is not “0”. GENEREX SYSTEMS www.generex.de /.us...
- Page 25 BACS system will re-initialize and restart. Later, this start-up progress will be indicated by green module numbers, see the start-up screen on page 28. At this point, enter the basic battery information on the following page. GENEREX SYSTEMS www.generex.de /.us...
- Page 26 For this purpose, the batteries are identified in the BACS log file with a prefix, e.g. 4S2 = module 4 in string 2. This facilitates the physical identification of a battery in large battery rooms that is often numbered according to the same scheme. GENEREX SYSTEMS www.generex.de /.us...
- Page 27 Illustration: Excerpt from a BACS STATUS screen with activated balancing The quick start is now complete and further fine-tuning must be carried out using the BACS user manual. For the complete user manual, visit the the download area of www.generex.de or www.generex.us GENEREX SYSTEMS www.generex.de /.us...
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