Page 1 Cordex® HP Controller Software Manual User Guide ID: 0350058-J0 Effective: 01/2025 Read this document carefully. Learn how to protect your equipment from damage and fully understand its functions.
Page 2 The material contained in this document is for information only and is subject to change without notice. Alpha® reserves the right to make changes in the product design without reservation and without notification to its users.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents List of Figures............................. 15 List of Tables...............................18 1. Safety..............................19 2. Software version history........................22 2.1. Software version 8.30........................22 2.2. Software version 8.21........................22 2.3. Software version 8.10........................23 2.4. Software version 8.00........................24 2.5. Software version 7.40........................24 2.6. Software version 7.30........................25 2.7. Software version 7.20........................25 2.8. Software version 7.10........................26 2.9. Software version 7.01........................26 2.10. Software version 7.00........................ 26 2.11. Software version 6.30.........................27 2.12. Software version 6.20........................ 27 2.13. Software version 6.10........................ 27 2.14. Software version 6.00........................
Page 4 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual 3.2. Product overview..........................32 3.2.1. What does the system controller do?................33 3.2.2. Watchdog alarm......................... 34 3.2.3. Typical system configuration....................34 3.2.4. How to get help......................... 35 4. Getting started............................37 4.1. Apply power..........................37 4.2. Connect to the system controller....................37 4.2.1. In-shelf system controller....................39 4.3. Navigating the system controller user interface................39 4.3.1. Sign in to the system controller..................39 4.3.2. System controller menu..................... 40 4.3.3. Overview of the LCD panel....................41 4.3.4. Overview of the web interface................... 51 4.3.5. Overview of the in-shelf system controller display............60 4.4. Factory Information........................62 4.5. ...
Page 5 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual 5.2.8. Power save........................79 5.2.9. Battery string age estimation..................... 81 5.2.10. Battery discharge and recharge ..................83 5.3. Create a DC system manually.....................84 5.3.1. Quick reference for configuring a DC system..............85 5.3.2. Create a DC system......................87 5.3.3. Configure basic DC system settings..................88 5.3.4. Configure dynamic thresholds for output voltage alarms..........88 5.3.5. Configure the rectifier modules..................88 5.3.6. Configure the shunts......................89 5.3.7. Configure the system loads....................90 5.3.8. Configure the current transducer module................91 5.3.9. Configure the general purpose transducer module............91 5.3.10. Configure the system disconnects...................92 5.3.11. Configure lead acid or nickel cadmium battery parameters..........93 5.3.12. Configure third-party lithium-ion battery module parameters...........96 5.3.13. Configure the battery temperature sensors..............105 5.3.14. Configure the charging system function................ 106 5.3.15. Configure the temperature compensation system function..........107 5.3.16. Configure battery runtime and health estimation............108 5.3.17. Run a manual battery test..................... 108 5.3.18. Configure power save....................109 5.4. Connect to other systems......................109 5.4.1. Represent a converter system as a DC load..............109 5.4.2. Represent an inverter system as a DC load..............
Page 6 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual 6.7. Configure the general purpose transducer module..............116 7. Inverter systems..........................118 7.1. Introduction to inverter systems....................118 ® 7.1.1. Components of an Alpha T2S Inverter System.............118 7.1.2. Quick reference for configuring an inverter system............119 7.1.3. Phase and group data..................... 120 7.1.4. Live alerts.........................120 7.1.5. System functions......................120 7.2. Create an inverter system......................121 7.2.1. Create a system from a configuration file................122 ® 7.3. Assign an Alpha T2S Inverter Controller Module..............122 7.4. Commission an inverter system....................122 ® 7.5. Configure the Alpha T2S Inverter Controller Module.............. 124 7.6. Configure the inverter modules....................124 7.7. Configure the bypass switch......................125 7.7.1. Configure a basic bypass switch..................125 ® 7.7.2. Configure an Alpha External Maintenance Bypass Switch (XMBS)......125 7.8. Configure the breaker or fuse....................126 8.
Page 7 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual 8.8. Line power channels import.......................135 8.8.1. Export line power channels..................... 136 8.8.2. Sort exported line power channels.................. 136 8.8.3. Enter data into a line power channels file............... 136 8.8.4. Import a line power channels file..................138 8.8.5. Verify a line power channel import.................. 138 9. Auxiliary systems..........................140 9.1. Introduction to auxiliary systems....................140 9.2. Create an auxiliary system......................140 9.2.1. Create a system from a configuration file................140 9.3. Current transducer modules.......................140 9.4. Configure the current transducer module.................. 140 9.5. Configure the general purpose transducer module..............141 10. Distribution systems........................142 10.1. Introduction to distribution systems..................142 10.2. Create a distribution system....................143 10.2.1. Create a system from a configuration file..............144 10.3. Distribution subsystems......................144 10.4. Create a smart distribution subsystem..................144 10.5. Create a user defined subsystem....................146 10.6. Configure an EnVision™ Energy Router Distribution Subsystem..........147 10.7. Configure the panel details...................... 148 10.8. Configure the breaker or fuse details..................
Page 8 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual ® 13. Cordex CXPS-HSS Hyperboost Converter System..............156 ® 13.1. Introduction to Cordex CXPS-HSS Hyperboost Converter Systems........156 ® 13.2. Creating a Cordex CXPS-HSS Hyperboost Converter System..........156 ® 13.3. Configure Cordex HP Hyperboost Converter Modules............157 13.4. Configure the shunts........................ 157 13.5. Configure the loads........................158 13.6. Configure the current transducer module................159 13.7. Configure the general purpose transducer module..............159 13.8. Matrix C16™ High Density Connectorized DC Distribution Breaker Panel......160 13.8.1. Introduction to the Matrix C16™ Distribution Breaker Panel......... 160 ® 13.8.2. Matrix C16™ Distribution Breaker Panel in a Cordex CXPS‑HSS Hyperboost System............................160 14. Generator systems........................... 161 14.1. Create an AC generator system....................
Page 9 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual 16. Thermal systems..........................173 16.1. Introduction..........................173 16.2. Create a thermal system......................173 16.3. Thermal system configurations....................173 16.3.1. Single cabinet setup...................... 173 16.3.2. Multiple cabinet setup....................173 16.4. Logging temperatures......................174 16.5. Logging filter replacement date....................174 16.6. Logging fan replacement dates....................175 16.7. Alarms and alerts........................175 16.7.1. Thermal controller module alert to thermal system alarm propagation......175 16.7.2. Identifying the origin of an active alarm.................175 16.7.3. Alarms where hardware does not exist................. 176 17. Environment manager systems...................... 177 17.1. Introduction..........................177 17.2. Create an environment manager..................... 177 17.3. Cooling modes......................... 177 17.4. ...
Page 10 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual 18.3. Fault managed system......................188 18.3.1. Shared alarm configuration....................188 ® 18.3.2. Alpha DPX Downconverter loads................188 18.3.3. Powering on and off devices..................190 19. Standalone battery systems......................193 19.1. Introduction..........................193 19.2. Create a standalone battery system..................193 19.3. Configure lead acid or nickel cadmium battery parameters.............193 19.4. Configure third-party lithium-ion battery module parameters...........193 20. System controller redundancy......................195 21. Power flow............................196 21.1. Introduction to power flow......................196 21.2. Access power flow........................196 21.2.1. Getting help........................196 21.2.2. Use power flow configuration suggestions..............197 21.2.3. Configure the default power flow................... 197 21.3. Interact with power flow......................197 21.4. System controller power flow....................198 21.5. Power flow for systems managed by different system controllers...........
Page 11 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual 22.3.2. Replace line power modules..................205 22.4. Battery maintenance........................ 206 22.4.1. Battery alarms........................ 206 22.4.2. Charging batteries......................207 22.4.3. Maintaining batteries...................... 208 22.4.4. Battery temperature compensation................211 22.5. Low voltage disconnect maintenance..................212 23. Maintaining the system controller....................213 23.1. Ethernet communications......................213 23.1.1. Connect via the web interface..................214 23.2. Working with alarms, alerts, and hints..................214 23.2.1. Active alarms........................214 23.2.2. Alerts..........................215 23.2.3. Hints..........................215 23.2.4. Alarm cut-off (ALCO)..................... 216 23.2.5. Alarm activation delay at start up.................. 216 23.2.6. Alarm summary relays....................217 23.2.7. Create user alarms......................217 23.3. System controller maintenance....................218 23.3.1. Restart the system controller..................
Page 12 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual 23.4.2. Battery activity log......................228 23.4.3. Power outage log......................229 23.4.4. Datalogs......................... 229 23.4.5. Performance logs......................231 23.5. File maintenance........................232 23.5.1. File preferences......................232 23.5.2. File maintenance from the LCD panel................233 23.5.3. Upgrade the system controller software................ 234 23.5.4. Export a configuration file....................235 23.5.5. Import a configuration file....................236 23.5.6. Configuration restore points...................239 23.5.7. Export diagnostic information..................240 23.5.8. License key........................241 23.5.9. Upload the software manual..................243 23.5.10. Export inventory file..................... 243 23.5.11. Backup and restore...................... 244 23.6. User account maintenance...................... 246 23.6.1. Set up users and permissions..................246 23.6.2. Edit user permissions.....................246 23.6.3. Enable new users......................246 23.6.4. ...
Page 13 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual 23.9.1. HTTPS and certificate overview..................256 23.9.2. Configure HTTPS......................257 23.10. Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) support................259 23.11. Test relays..........................259 23.12. Using the system controller as a proxy web server...............260 24. Maintaining modules........................262 24.1. ADIO module maintenance...................... 262 24.1.1. Configure an ADIO module................... 262 24.1.2. Replace an ADIO module....................262 24.1.3. Calibrate analog inputs....................263 24.1.4. Calibrate shunts, current transducer modules, and temperature probes....... 267 24.1.5. Test relays........................269 24.1.6. Test comms lost action....................269 24.1.7. Enable temperature sensor failure alarms..............269 24.1.8. Ground fault detection....................270 24.2. Module firmware upgrades.......................270 24.2.1. Module firmware upgrade....................270 24.2.2. Upload a firmware file....................270 24.2.3. Select the file to upgrade....................271 24.2.4. Upgrade the module...................... 272 25. Using custom views, data, timers, counters, scheduler, and custom actions......273 25.1. ...
Page 14 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual 25.2.6. Custom data - summing load shunts................282 25.2.7. Custom data - AC cooling too low user alarm...............282 25.3. Using timers..........................283 25.3.1. Configure the delay timer....................283 25.3.2. Configure the interval timer................... 285 25.4. Counters........................... 286 25.4.1. Configure the up counter....................286 25.4.2. Configure the down counter..................287 25.5. Scheduler..........................288 25.5.1. Configure a recurring action..................288 25.6. Configure a one-time action.....................288 25.7. Configure scheduled actions....................288 25.8. Scheduled time spans......................289 25.9. Custom actions.........................290 25.9.1. Configure a change relay action..................290 25.9.2. Configure a change field to constant action..............290 25.9.3. Configure a change field to variable action..............292 26. Troubleshooting..........................294 26.1. Troubleshoot the system controller..................294 26.1.1. No communication......................294 26.1.2. Unable to communicate via Ethernet................294 26.1.3. Home button or LCD panel not responding..............295 26.1.4. System controller fail......................295 26.2. Troubleshoot a rectifier system....................296...
Page 15 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual 26.2.11. Troubleshoot power save..................... 300 26.3. Troubleshoot an inverter system....................301 26.3.1. Wrong inverter module AC input group................. 302 26.3.2. Wrong inverter module DC input group................. 302 ® 26.3.3. Alpha T2S Inverter Module expert operations.............302 26.3.4. Troubleshoot and clear the system error alarm.............303 26.3.5. Phase overload alarm....................303 26.4. Troubleshooting a line power system..................304 26.4.1. Resolving line power system alarms................304 26.4.2. Fan tray alarms......................304 26.4.3. Line power system overload..................304 26.4.4. Line power system transient events................305 26.4.5. Line power channels file import errors................305 27. System controller reference guide....................308 27.1. CAN modules........................... 308 27.2. Communication ports....................... 310 27.2.1. Ethernet ports.........................310 27.2.2. ...
Page 16: List Of Figures
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual List of Figures ® Figure 3-1 Cordex CXC HP system controller (2RU model)..............33 Figure 3-2 Typical DC system configuration....................35 Figure 3-3 Accessing help on the LCD panel interface................35 Figure 3-4 Accessing help on the web interface..................36 Figure 3-5 Accounts and shortcuts ......................36 Figure 4-1 Menu structure..........................41 Figure 4-2 system controller LCD panel dashboard ................. 42 Figure ...
Page 17 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual Figure 5-2 Temperature compensation voltage graph................74 Figure 5-3 Example of a DC system......................85 Figure 5-4 Quick reference for configuring a DC system................86 Figure 6-1 Example converter system..................... 112 Figure 6-2 Quick reference for configuring a converter system...............113 ® Figure 7-1 Single Alpha T2S inverter system components ..............118 Figure 7-2 Quick reference for configuring an inverter system ...............119 ® ...
Page 18 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual Figure 25-1 Text mapping for a custom data representing air conditioning unit states......280 Figure 27-1 CAN differential signaling..................... 312 Figure 27-2 CAN network topology......................312 Figure 27-3 Alpha® CAN connector......................313 0350058-J0 Rev AP Page 17...
Page 19: List Of Tables
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual List of Tables Table 4-1 In-shelf system controller full menu................... 61 Table 4-2 Email notification features......................63 Table 4-3 Email configuration........................64 Table 4-4 System controller alarm priorities to Syslog severity mapping table.......... 68 Table 5-1 Lead acid battery temperature age factor reference table............81 Table 14-1 Default start and stop conditions when a DC system and battery are present.......163 Table 14-2 Default start and stop conditions when a DC system is present without a battery....163 Table ...
Page 20: Safety
1. Safety Save these instructions: This document contains important safety instructions that must be followed during the installation, servicing, and maintenance of the product. Keep it in a safe place. If there are any questions regarding the safe installation or operation of this product, contact Alpha Technologies Ltd. or ® the nearest Alpha power system representative. Safety wording and symbols To reduce the risk of injury or death, and to ensure the continued safe operation of this product, the following symbols have been placed throughout this document. Where these symbols appear, use extra care and attention. Attention: The use of attention indicates specific regulatory or code requirements that may affect the placement of equipment or installation procedures. Follow the prescribed procedures to avoid equipment damage or service interruption.
Page 21: Electrical Safety
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 1 - Safety Warning: This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to be present. Cet équipement ne convient pas pour une utilisation dans des lieux ou des enfants sont susceptibles d’être présents. • Read and follow all instructions included in this document. •...
Page 22: Battery Safety
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 1 - Safety • Place a warning label on the utility panel to warn emergency personnel that a reserve battery source is present which will power the loads in a power outage condition or if the AC disconnect breaker is turned off. • At high ambient temperature conditions, the internal temperature can be hot so use caution when touching the equipment. Battery safety Warning: Follow battery manufacturer’s safety recommendations when working around battery systems. Do not smoke or introduce an open flame when batteries (especially vented batteries) are charging. When charging, batteries vent hydrogen gas, which can explode. Notice: Read the material safety data sheet (MSDS) for any batteries used in the system before installation.
Page 23: Software Version History
2. Software version history The release history for recent software versions are found in the following sections. ® ® Notice: Downgrading the Cordex HP system controller or Alpha FXM HP uninterruptible power supply (UPS) module to earlier versions of the operating system is not advisable, and can cause unpredictable results, including failure to boot. 2.1.
Page 24: Software Version 8.10
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 2 - Software version history ® ◦ Alpha GMT 125 Series™ fuse panel ® ◦ Alpha v30/30™ distribution panel ® • Added a feature to perform a discharge on Polarium batteries. ® Notice: Future versions have deprecated dedicated support for Polarium in favor of generic lithium-ion battery support fom battery models of different vendors, including ® Polarium •...
Page 25: Software Version 8.00
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 2 - Software version history 2.4. Software version 8.00 Released: January 2023 Contains the following significant changes: • New user interface look and feel. Improved navigation scheme. • Added Syslog messaging support (UDP only) for up to 10 destinations. ® • Added support for Cordex CXPS-HSS hyperboost converter system and modules. • Added support for the Matrix C16™ high density connectorized DC distribution breaker panel. • Updated Load Shunt Pair comma separated values (CSV) for better readability and configuration input. • In miller column selection, moved No Source configuration field to be right after unknown. Previously, it was situated under the Controller menu. • Changed module locate functionality to continue to flash the module LEDs for up to five minutes (approximately). • Fixed an issue for Modbus limited dataset where the battery mode was not properly updated. • Updated drag and drop functionality for manually configured shelf layout systems. ® • Added Alpha FXM HP uninterruptible power supply (UPS) module battery temperature to performance logs.
Page 26: Software Version 7.30
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 2 - Software version history ◦ Feature compatibility is not guaranteed in future software releases. ® ◦ Power Flow is not available for the Polarium battery. ® ® ◦ The Cordex HP protocol bridge peripheral for use with Polarium batteries will send meaningless values when no battery modules are connected. 2.6. Software version 7.30 Released: July 2022 Contains the following significant changes: • Improved support for nickel-cadmium batteries. ® • Changed the maximum value of the Alpha FXM HP uninterruptible power supply (UPS) module Keep Alive Startup Delay to 3600 seconds. ® • Added an option to turn the Alpha FXM HP UPS module on automatically after programmed AC Output Shutdown. ® ...
Page 27: Software Version 7.10
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 2 - Software version history • Improved Export Partial to allow partial configuration from multiple systems to be exported into one single file. • Detached SNMPv3 credentials from the admin credentials to allow a unique username and password for SNMPv3. • Added IPv6 support to Email, Network Time Server, Remote Authentication, Modbus, and Data Sharing. ® • Fixed an issue when using an in-shelf system controller (for example, Cordex CXCM1 HP system controller), where the backup, restore, and software upgrade features via a plugged in USB drive would not succeed. 2.8. Software version 7.10 Released: August 2021 Contains the following significant changes: • Improved line powering system commissioning with added configuration import. • New off-grid generator system control. • Improved event log for threshold alarm entries, showing value when alarm activated. • Deprecated redundant DC system fields. These deprecated fields can be found in the battery string instead. See the version 7.10 software release notes for more information. 2.9. Software version 7.01 Released: March 2021 Contains the following significant changes: ® ...
Page 28: Software Version 6.30
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 2 - Software version history 2.11. Software version 6.30 Released: August 2020 Contains the following significant changes: • Added a feature to disable and enable USB ports. • Added a feature to create custom dashboard views. • Added a feature to group sets of custom data, timers, counters, and custom actions. • Improved detection and notification of possible network configuration problems. • Fixed an issue with voltage regulation and loadsharing that was noticeable on systems with large numbers of rectifier modules. 2.12. Software version 6.20 Released: February 2020 Contains the following significant changes: • Added support for ending a battery test based on State of Charge. • Added support for upgrading the operating system via a web browser. • Added support for setting some system controller configuration from SNMP. • Added Configuration Hints to help identify system states (such as Temperature Compensation) and potential configuration issues (such as missing or incorrectly configured settings). • Added Power Flow for line power systems. Added the ability to show power flow between a DC ®...
Page 29: Software Version 6.00
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 2 - Software version history • Added basic support for a generic AC input source to allow for mapping rectifier modules to different AC inputs. • Added a disconnect that can be used for load shedding. • Added a feature to allow an analog-digital input output (ADIO) module relay to be used to indicate when the ADIO module loses CAN communication. This functionality requires a firmware upgrade on any supported ADIO module. ® • Added shunt and transducer to allowable Alpha FXM HP uninterruptible power supply (UPS) module inventory. • Added power Outage Logs Section under Working with Logs. 2.14. Software version 6.00 Released: July 2019 Contains the following significant changes: • Support for distribution systems in Power Flow. • Added a Test Alarm button for each alarm. • Improved filtering and searching on the web interface. •...
Page 30: Software Version 5.10
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 2 - Software version history • Added support for Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System Plus (TACACS+) remote authentication. • Added support for multiple battery strings. • Added a generic external DC source to properly account for other sources of current on the DC bus, like photovoltaic panels. ® • Added support for Power Flow display of Alpha AMPS HP2 inverter systems. ® • Added support for Alpha AMPS HP2 inverter system data over Modbus TCP/IP. • Improved display of data for loads, shunts, rectifier modules, converter modules in the LCD panel Inventory Summary page. • Improved performance of SNMP. • Added a feature called Data Sharing to share a limited amount of data between system controllers. 2.16. Software version 5.10 Released: November 2018 Contains the following significant changes: •...
Page 31: Software Version 5.00
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 2 - Software version history • Fixed an issue with setting the True If value for custom data state variable when the variable was a boolean. • Added a user configurable startup delay for alarm processing to avoid nuisance alarms and traps. • Fixed an issue with the bus voltage fault status of a disconnect when the Invalid System Voltage alarm was disabled. • Limit response to SNMP GetRequests to five per second to avoid excessive CPU usage. • Added additional statistics for total output current performance log of the DC system to keep track of top three hourly average maximums. • Fixed an issue with display of temperature in Fahrenheit on the Datalogs. 2.18. Software version 5.00 Released: May 2018 To upgrade to this version from version 4.20 and previous, it is necessary to first install version 4.90. Contains the following significant changes: • Power Flow view for the DC system to visually show system status and important information. • Support for HTTPS secure web server protocol. • Support for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) remote authentication protocol. • Allow user customizable alarm names and the ability to hide default name/ID strings. • Added ability to set the thresholds used to decide when a battery is charging or discharging for better support of systems with light loads and large batteries. • Added dropdown navigation links to the menu bar. 2.19.
Page 32: Operating System Version 6.00
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 2 - Software version history 2.21. Operating system version 6.00 Released: July 2019 Contains the following significant change: Improved longevity and operation of non-volatile memory. 2.22. Operating system version 5.20 Released: March 2019 Contains the following significant change: Changed random-access memory (RAM) timings for better compatibility with different RAM chips. 2.23. Operating system version 4.70 Released: February 2019 Contains the following significant changes: • Improved flash programming reliability • Added feature to allow software to start a flash refresh for flash used by the operating system • Support for virtual local area network (VLAN) • Fix for clock overflow 2.24. Operating system version 2.20 Released: August 2015 Contains the following significant change: Support in-shelf system controllers.
Page 33: Introduction
3. Introduction ® The purpose of this document is to provide simple and complete information on how to use Cordex high performance (HP) system controller and software. It contains an overview of the software features, on- site setup, and operation of the system controller, as well as information on creating, configuring and maintaining your system using the system controller. 3.1. Using the system controller software manual 3.1.1. Purpose and audience The audience of this document are technicians and or facility operators tasked with installing, programming and commissioning, maintaining or troubleshooting the power system. When using the system controller there are a variety of ways to perform most tasks. This document covers using the built- in display, as well as the web interface. 3.1.2. Knowledge and permissions We assume you have a good working knowledge of, and access to, the following: • Ethernet cables and TCP/IP settings needed to connect your computer to the system controller • Current version of Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Apple Safari • Power system that the system controller is controlling • System controller login passwords and the appropriate level of permissions. 3.2. Product overview This section provides an introduction to the system controller, the system controller software, as well as a brief overview of what the system controller does, how it works, and an image of a typical network ...
Page 34: What Does The System Controller Do
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 3 - Introduction • USB: Dual ports on both the front and rear of the system controller for upgrades or file management via a standard USB drive. • CAN: Dual independent controller area network (CAN) bus ports for communication with the ® ® Cordex , DPX, and Alpha AMPS family of products. • Real-time clock with field replaceable lithium battery: Allows timestamps on alarms and events. • System fail alarm/relay: Activates when there is a major internal failure. During such a condition the unit attempts to reset. ® Figure 3-1 Cordex CXC HP system controller (2RU model) Status LEDs LCD screen Ethernet (back) USB (back) Home...
Page 35: Watchdog Alarm
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 3 - Introduction • Four current sensors • 12 Form C relay outputs ® See the Cordex HP system controller reference guide for a full list of power and ADIO modules that are supported by the system controller. 3.2.2. Watchdog alarm The System Fail Relay activates (de-energized) when there is a major internal failure if the system controller is not running properly. The unit would attempt to reset. The relay is energized when the system controller software starts up. The relay remains energized during normal operation. If the system controller loses power, or reboots, the relay is de-energized, which can be used to indicate an alarm condition. When the hardware watchdog timer is not updated by the system controller software for more than 30 seconds, the system controller is determined to be not running normally. After 30 seconds, the relay will be de-energized, and the unit would reset. 3.2.3. Typical system configuration The system controller is a scalable software platform that allows multiple systems to be created and managed by one system controller. The user interface is organized around system inventory so you only see the systems that you have created and you can manage them independently. Both the web interface and the LCD panel provide a summary of all systems monitored by the system controller as well as system controller and alarm information. The following figure shows a specific DC power system with the following elements: Page 34 0350058-J0 Rev AP...
Page 36: How To Get Help
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 3 - Introduction ® • Cordex HP system controller and ADIO modules with CAN bus connections • One or more rectifier modules • A battery string • A shunt to measure battery current • A battery low voltage disconnect (LVD) in series with the battery string Figure 3-2 Typical DC system configuration Rectifiers AC Source (Energy Conversion) DC Load DC Bus Ethernet CAN Bus Battery LVD CXC HP Battery Shunt ADIO Battery (Energy Storage) 3.2.4.
Page 37: Figure 3-4 Accessing Help On The Web Interface
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 3 - Introduction Accessing help on the web interface: Select any of the items on the dashboard area and the Help field displays. The help menus provide a description of the item, and in most cases a default value for the field. Figure 3-4 Accessing help on the web interface The software manual can uploaded to the system controller for quick access. Follow the steps in the Uploading the Software Manual section. Once uploaded, access the software manual via the web interface by selecting Accounts icon on the right of the top bar. Figure 3-5 Accounts and shortcuts Page 36 0350058-J0 Rev AP...
Page 38: Getting Started
4. Getting started This section explains how to navigate the menus and basic connection, monitoring, and control functions using the LCD panel, the in-shelf display, and the web interface of the system controller. 4.1. Apply power The system controller and most ADIO modules are designed to run on battery or DC bus power for 12, ® 24, and 48 volt systems. A Cordex HP redundant input power module (RIPM) (PN: 0180045-001) is available to simplify the connection of power from above and below a battery LVD to both the system controller and ADIO modules. 1. Apply power to the system controller (for example, close battery breaker or rectifier module input and output breakers). ® 2. The LEDs start cycling, and then after a few seconds the Cordex HP logo displays. 3. Wait for approximately about 30 seconds. The LEDs will turn off and the system controller software will load. 4. Once the software is loaded, the green LED turns on (it may turn to yellow or red depending on the system controller alarm state). The front panel display shows the dashboard. 4.2. Connect to the system controller There are three options for connecting to the system controller web server from a web browser running on your computer: • Through a local area network (LAN) • Direct connection with IP auto-configuration •...
Page 39 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 4 - Getting started Notice: When using the in-shelf display, you can view, but not edit the IP settings. Connection through a LAN 1. Use the LCD panel to verify that the Ethernet port is configured to acquire an IP address automatically. IP Address Mode can be found in the Configuration table at Shortcuts > Ethernet > Ethernet/Rear. Notice: Enable DHCP at Controller > Communication > Ethernet. Go to the desired Ethernet port and select the Change Network Configuration Wizard button in the Configuration table.
Page 40: In-Shelf System Controller
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 4 - Getting started 1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the front or rear port of the system controller and your computer. Your computer must also be configured to allow IPv6 addresses to be used. 2. Use the LCD panel to determine the IPv6 address that has been automatically configured. The IP address should use the colon-hexadecimal format: fe80::wwww:xxxx:yyyy:zzzz 3. Enter this IPv6 address into the address bar of your web browser and select enter. The web Login screen displays. Direct connection with default static IPv4 address Contact your IT department if you are unsure of how to do this. 1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the front port of the system controller and to your computer. Your computer must be configured with a static IP address (for example, 10.10.10.202) and subnet (for example, 255.255.255.0). 2. Use the LCD panel to verify that the IP address for the front port is similar to your computer’s IP address (for example, 10.10.10.201). 3. Enter the system controller’s IP address (for example, http://10.10.10.201) into the address bar of your web browser and select enter. The Login webpage displays. 4.2.1. In-shelf system controller Some systems may have an in-shelf system controller display. They do not require a sign in. The display enables you to execute a set of commands much like the LCD panel on the 2RU system controller. From the dashboard, use the Select button to enter a menu. When you enter a menu, the top item is highlighted. To go to another menu scroll through using the Forward and Back buttons. To execute a highlighted menu item, select the Select button.
Page 41: System Controller Menu
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 4 - Getting started a. Enter the default user name: admin (or the user name supplied by your administrator). b. Enter the default password: admin (or the password supplied by your administrator). Notice: Once signed in, the session expires after 3 hours, or after 60 minutes with no activity. Sign in to the LCD panel: 3. From the main dashboard of the LCD panel, select Login. a. Enter the default user name: admin. b. Enter the default password: admin. 4. Select the check mark to complete the sign in process. The main dashboard displays. 4.3.2. System controller menu The top level system controller menu bar contains eight items: Dashboard, Power Flow, Controller, ...
Page 42: Overview Of The Lcd Panel
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 4 - Getting started Figure 4-1 Menu structure 4.3.3. Overview of the LCD panel The LCD panel is a touch-sensitive color panel on the front of the system controller. The display is always on when the system controller is first powered up but after 20 minutes of inactivity the user will be logged out and the display will be turned off. Touching the home button or the LCD panel in any spot reactivates the LCD panel screen. It is possible to change the inactivity time-out of the LCD panel in the Controller > Settings > User Interface menu, in the LCD Preferences table. The time-out can be set to 20 minutes, 1 hour, 4 hours, or 8 hours. However, to prevent the LCD panel from prematurely aging, it is strongly recommended to leave this setting at 20 minutes, unless temporarily changing it for commissioning or demonstrations purposes. The LCD panel is most responsive to touch when firm, substantial pressure is applied. The LCD panel does not usually respond to light, quick taps. A stylus may be used if desired. The default screen that displays on the system controller when it is powered up and running normally, is called the dashboard. See the following figure. 0350058-J0 Rev AP Page 41...
Page 43: Figure 4-2 System Controller Lcd Panel Dashboard
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 4 - Getting started Figure 4-2 system controller LCD panel dashboard Active Alarms System Status color coded battery voltage alarms based load current on severity system mode Maintenance Menu Login Information Shortcuts access to access to access all access to alarm cutoff serial number controller most often Logout settings...
Page 44 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 4 - Getting started For support of system controllers that manage multiple power systems, there is a configuration option which allows the dashboard to shrink the alarm tile to show an extra System Status tile. Below the Alarm and System Status data tiles there are five buttons providing access to the rest of the system controller’s functionality. Maintenance: Provides easy access to frequently-needed maintenance tasks including the alarm cut-off. Selecting the Maintenance button takes you to the Maintenance screen. The first page contains general shortcuts, like Alarm Cut-Off, Forget All in Comms Lost and Replace ADIO. Each system defined is also listed on the main page. Selecting the system button provides access to a page of system-related maintenance shortcuts. Figure 4-3 Maintenance page Figure 4-4 System maintenance page Information: Provides contact information for technical support, as well as general information about the system controller such as the serial number, software version, and operating system version. Menu: Provides access to the system controller menu, which follows almost the same menu structure as the web interface, with some exceptions. Some examples of menus not available on the LCD panel are: • Power Flow •...
Page 45: Figure 4-5 Lcd Panel Menus Page
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 4 - Getting started • USB file browser • Backup • Restore • Display calibration 4.3.3.1. LCD panel menu button This section provides an overview of all the LCD panel menus on the system controller. The LCD panel has a menu structure that mirrors the web interface. Select the Menu button on the LCD panel dashboard to navigate and select menu items. The menu items are as follows: • Controller • System • Modules • Alarms • Logs When a menu item is selected, it is highlighted in blue, and an arrow displays on the right side of the screen. Select the arrow to navigate to the next page. Figure 4-5 LCD panel menus page For example, select Menu > Controller > About > General to view detailed information about the system controller.
Page 46: Figure 4-6 Controller Status Page
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 4 - Getting started Figure 4-6 Controller status page When selected, some views display a pencil or hand icon on the right side of the screen which means you can edit settings or perform actions. For example, from the Controller > Settings > Time and Date screen select the pencil icon to set the following: • Current time and date • Time zone • Daylight saving time method • Network time server address Figure 4-7 Time and date page To edit the time zone, you can choose from the list of supported time zones. 0350058-J0 Rev AP Page 45...
Page 47: Figure 4-8 Time Zone Page
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 4 - Getting started Figure 4-8 Time zone page If Network Time Server Address is selected, a text field, and on screen keyboard displays. Figure 4-9 Network time server page Selecting the back arrow cancels an edit, selecting the check mark accepts the changes. Selecting the Help icon displays a help screen with more information about the item. If the edit is unsuccessful an error displays in red text below the text box. You can either try again, or select the back arrow to abandon the change. Another screen that displays when selecting items, is the Execute screen. For example, Synchronize Time. Most edits and executable actions (except ALCO and Restart) require you to sign in. If you select an editable item or executable action before logging in, the system controller responds providing an opportunity to log in and then continue with the action. When you select the back arrow the action is canceled. If you select Execute, the command is executed, and the system controller provides feedback on whether the action was successful. Page 46 0350058-J0 Rev AP...
Page 48: Figure 4-10 Synchronize Time
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 4 - Getting started Figure 4-10 Synchronize time 4.3.3.2. LCD panel shortcuts button The LCD panel Shortcuts menus provide quick access to often-used areas of the system controller menu, as well as additional functionality not available via the standard menus. Figure 4-11 Shortcuts Functions available through the Shortcuts menu are as follows: Ethernet: Provides access to the Controller > Communication > Ethernet page, and displays information for each Ethernet port. Viewing and editing the Ethernet configuration is one of the most often-used features from the LCD panel. Selecting an Ethernet port from the list allows you to view and edit the detailed information for that port. Figure 4-12 Ethernet page 0350058-J0 Rev AP Page 47...
Page 49: Figure 4-13 Inventory Summary Page
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 4 - Getting started Inventory summary: Provides access to a special Inventory Summary page, which allows for a quick check of what devices are available. The top-level inventory page shows counts of each device type. Selecting the icon associated with that device displays a list of that type of device. Selecting an individual device from the list displays that particular device’s details. Figure 4-13 Inventory summary page Dashboard config: Provides a shortcut to the LCD Preferences page which provides the opportunity to switch the dashboard configuration between Automatic and Manual and also to change the LCD panel default between a single-panel view, dual-panel view, or a wide-data panel display. The dual-panel view has a single top alarm, and provides two system status data panels, which allows data points for two different systems (for example, DC and converter) to be shown in the case of a multisystem configuration. The wide data panel view allows you to display six signals from a single system. In Automatic mode, the dashboard shows a single panel view if there is one system, and a dual panel view if there are two systems. In Manual mode a user can select the option to have the LCD panel main dashboard display only a single system, even if there are two installed. Figure 4-14 Dashboard with multisystem panels Page 48 0350058-J0 Rev AP...
Page 50: Figure 4-15 Dashboard Using Wide Data Panel View
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 4 - Getting started Figure 4-15 Dashboard using wide data panel view To access the wide data layout, go to Controller > Shortcuts > Dashboard Config > LCD Dashboard Option > Wide Data Panel. If there is more than one system on the system controller. Switching to Wide Data Panel from Automatic is a two-step process. Once Wide Data Panel is chosen, a specific system must be selected so that the data values display for that specific system. Language: Provides access to the Controller > Settings > User Interface > LCD Preferences > LCD Language setting, where the language for the LCD panel can be changed to any of the available translations. Switch the language by selecting the desired language from the list then select the check ...
Page 51: Figure 4-16 Export Diagnostic Information
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 4 - Getting started Figure 4-16 Export diagnostic information Backup: Selecting this button, allows you to do a back-up of the system. It backs up the application, as well as the config file. These backups are saved on a USB drive. Notice: For the backup to work properly, only one USB drive should be attached at backup time. If a file named Cordex HP.Backup already exists in the root directory of the USB drive, it is overwritten with the current backup.
Page 52: Overview Of The Web Interface
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 4 - Getting started 4.3.4. Overview of the web interface The dashboard is the default view displayed when you sign in to the system controller via the web interface. It provides an up-to-date overview of most critical information of your system. It displays system controller information, a system summary table, and the list of any active alarms. The upper-left tile of the screen provides a color-coded live status view of these alarm notifications. The upper-right tile provides a system status bar with detailed information about the systems. If there are active alarms, the Alarm Notification tile displays the last active alarm according to alarm priority: • Red for major or critical alarms • Amber for minor alarms • Blue for warnings Selecting the Alarm tile takes you directly to the Active Alarms menu. If there are no active alarms, a No Alarms message will be shown. In some situations, the system controller will provide hints as to certain behaviors of systems, or misconfigurations. If there are no alarms, one hint may be displayed below the No Alarms message. Hints are explained in more detail in later sections. The upper-right tile displays System Status Bars which contains summary information for the systems. Selecting the system link at the top of the System Status Bars takes you directly to the Systems status page.
Page 53: Figure 4-18 Dashboard Overview On Web Interface
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 4 - Getting started Figure 4-18 Dashboard overview on web interface Shortcuts Alarm Notifications Language System Status Bar(s) Menus Breadcrumbs Commands Help and Description Change Parameter Values More Details Under the Alarm Notification and the System Status Bar are the main menus for the system controller: • Dashboard (Home) • Power Flow • Controller • Systems •...
Page 54: Figure 4-19 Global Search Example
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 4 - Getting started 4.3.4.1. Global search Within the web interface, there is a search bar at the top-right of the screen. This search bar allows you to quickly find the following information: • Configuration • Alarms • Buttons To search, enter terms into the search box. After the search returns a result, you can select the Go To View button to go to the view the status of that Configuration, Alarm, or Actions. For Configuration, you can select the Edit button to directly edit this value. The following example illustrates the usage of the search bar to find the Output Voltage Low alarm for a DC system. Figure 4-19 Global search example 4.3.4.2. Paging, sorting, and filtering Within the web interface there are three additional features that help you find information: paging, sorting, and filtering. Paging: Displays multiple page tabs on tables that have a large quantity of information. If there is too much information for one table the table’s lower right corner contains a list of numbers which allows you to scroll through the information. Sorting: Provides a way to sort the table columns, either ascending or descending similar to any standard spreadsheet program.
Page 55: Figure 4-20 Web Interface Table Features
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 4 - Getting started The following example shows these features on the All Alarms table. Figure 4-20 Web interface table features 4.3.4.3. Controller menu This section provides an overview of the Controller menu. The system controller menu has a total of six sub-menus: Status, Settings, Communication, Files & Upgrade, User & Security, and Programmability. About: Provides access to sub-menus providing various status information about the system controller, including: • General: General information and active user sessions. The General table includes a button to reset the system controller or export diagnostic information. • Storage & Memory: Application storage, memory, and alarms tables. • Factory Information: Factory information and branding tables. Settings: Provides access to configuration sub-menus including the following: • Site Information: Description and location tables. • Time & Date: Time and date table for all related settings. You can also synchronize time and data to a network time server or to a web browser with the buttons.
Page 56 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 4 - Getting started • User Interface: User interface, LCD panel preferences, in-shelf system controller display preferences, file preferences, web interface preferences, custom views, and system dashboard values. • Maintenance Mode: See status, alarms, and relay behavior during maintenance. You can also manually start and stop maintenance mode on this page. • Notifications: Configure a message to be displayed before a user signs in to the system controller. Communication Provides sub-menus for the many different communication protocols the controller supports, including: • Ethernet: Configure Ethernet, ports, and virtual local area network (VLAN) support. • CAN: Settings for the two Controller Area Network (CAN) ports on the system controller. • SNMP: Configuration, SNMPv3 configuration, read communities, write communities, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) destination, SNMP and component reference. • Modbus: Configuration, system device IDs, and Modbus reference tables. • Email: Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) configuration and email destination tables. • Web Server: Webserver ports and secure web server. • Data Sharing: A method for sharing data to another system controller. ◦ Published Data and Systems ◦ Data Subscriptions. • Syslog: Configuration and syslog destinations tables. Select SEND TEST MESSAGE TO ALL DESTINATIONS to test connected systems.
Page 57 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 4 - Getting started • Users: Configure users, view active user sessions, and machine account status. • Remote Authentication: Configure Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) and Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System (TACACS+) settings. • Remote Configuration Lockout: View and configure remote configuration lockout including status and related alarms. • Password Management: Configure system controller password strength and reset options. Programmability: The system controller provides some features to allow users to customize its behavior, for example, custom alarms, a calculation engine, and a scheduler: • User Alarms: Add digital user alarms and threshold user alarms. • Custom Data: Custom data, counters, timers, and change field to variable actions. • Scheduler: Scheduled actions and time spans. 4.3.4.4. Systems menu This section provides an overview of the Systems menu. Depending on a created system, there can be a variety of sub menus that will vary from system to system. For example, sub menus such as Status, Configure System, Inventory, System Functions, and more. If the system controller is new, and a system hasn’t been created yet, then selecting the Systems menu on the navigation bar will lead to the Add or Remove Systems page. The Create System wizard can be ...
Page 58: Figure 4-21 Alarms Menu
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 4 - Getting started Power-Line Comms Modules: To view all power line communication modules in this table, their parent CAN module must be part of a system. Firmware upgrade: Provides a table to start and monitor a firmware upgrade. Firmware files: Provides a table to view, upload, or delete firmware files. Notice: Even if a system is configured to auto-assign devices, once a rectifier module has been unassigned from the system, it must be manually reassigned back into the system. This is necessary to avoid unintentional auto-assignment.
Page 59: Figure 4-22 Logs Menu
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 4 - Getting started Figure 4-22 Logs menu Events & Alerts: The Events table provides a list of system and system controller events that record configuration changes, alarms and general system controller and system operation. The Module Alerts table shows the module alert name and module serial number when a module reports an alert condition. Battery: The battery log records the duration and change in capacity (Ah) for every charge and discharge of a battery. If you have Battery Runtime & Heath enabled, the log will also record the change in State of Charge and State of Health. Power Outage: The power outage log records the start time, end time and duration of each power outage. Datalogs: The datalog allows users to record measurements at set intervals over a period of time using the system controller sensors and calculated values as inputs. Performance: The performance log provides daily roll-ups with a minimum, maximum and average value for key usage statistics. For power systems, that usually includes the input voltage and current and the output voltage and current. For the system controller, the central processing unit (CPU), and memory usage are tracked. 4.3.4.8. Shelf layout menu The Shelf Layout page displays a virtual view of your shelf layout system. To display the physical representation of a system, a device must provide the bay ID, shelf ID, and slot ID information.
Page 60: Figure 4-23 Shelf Layout Menu
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 4 - Getting started Figure 4-23 Shelf layout menu From the Shelf Layout you can select any of the devices to be taken to the device details page. Some modules support the Shelf Layout function and can supply shelf and slot information automatically. These include: ® • Cordex HP 12kW 48VDC rectifier system ® • Cordex HP LPS36 line power system ® • Cordex HP eLimiter+ distribution system ® • Alpha inverter module (AIM) 2500 ® • Cordex CXPS-HSS hyperboost converter system If all the devices in a system do not have bay ID, shelf ID, and slot ID information then the view will switch to a simple table with each device on a separate row. Modules that do not support automatic population of shelf and slot data can be manually configured. 4.3.4.8.1. Configure shelf layout manually If devices do not provide bay ID, shelf ID, slot ID information then the Configure Shelf Layout feature can be used to manually configure a layout. On the Shelf Layout page, a Configure Shelf Layout link is ...
Page 61: Overview Of The In-Shelf System Controller Display
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 4 - Getting started 4. On the Shelf Layout page, drag the module to the appropriate shelf and slot position on the layout grid. 5. To remove a module from the layout grid, select the red “X” icon. The module will return to the list of available modules. 6. Repeat the steps above until you have mapped all your modules. 7. After you have mapped all the modules, go to Shelf Layout on the main menu and you will see the completed shelf layout grid. If you select a module in the layout, you will be taken to the details of the module. In the details page, you will see that the bay ID, shelf ID, and slot ID information is set to where you dropped the module. 4.3.5. Overview of the in-shelf system controller display In-shelf system controllers have a small OLED display panel. This displays shows 30 characters total (six characters wide, five lines high) and the system controller has three navigation buttons and one reset button. In-shelf system controller display screens The in-shelf display panel has three main operating modes: dashboard, menu, and screen saver. After 20 minutes with no activity, the in-shelf system controller goes into screen saver mode and the display shuts off. From screen saver mode, select any of the three navigation buttons to re-activate the screen and enter dashboard mode. In dashboard mode, the in-shelf display panel shows the key operating parameters of a system. For ...
Page 62: Table 4-1 In-Shelf System Controller Full Menu
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 4 - Getting started In-shelf system controller display menu From the OLED display panel dashboard, use the Select button to enter a menu. From the menu, the OLED display panel lets you execute a set of commands much like the LCD panel screens on the 2RU system controller. When you enter a menu, the top item is highlighted. To go to another menu scroll through using the Forward and Back buttons. To execute a highlighted menu item, select the Select button. To exit a menu and return to the main OLED display panel dashboard, scroll to the Back command, and then select the Select button. The following figure shows an example of the menu screen. The following table provides a full list of menus available via the in-shelf system controller display. Table 4-1 In-shelf system controller full menu Menu label Description ALCO Perform the alarm cut-off command. Rstrt Perform a restart of the system controller. IPv4 Display the IPv4 address, subnet, and gateway for this system controller. IPv6 Display the IPv6 addresses assigned to this system controller. AutoIP Set the IP to Automatic (obtained from DHCP server). RstIP Reset the IP to Static Default (IP: 10.10.10.201, subnet: 255.255.255.0).
Page 63: Factory Information
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 4 - Getting started In-shelf system controller buttons The in-shelf system controller can be mounted vertically or horizontally. The contents of the display can be rotated, but the buttons cannot be rotated. 4.4. Factory Information Under the Controller > About > Factory Information menu, there are some values which are intended to be set when the system controller is manufactured and before it is sent to a customer. This includes the serial number, part number, and manufacturing date and time, and any special branding. For the most part, these fields can only be set in the factory, and are not intended to be edited by end users. The Factory Information page includes information about System Identification. This table has a set of fields which are intended to help identify the larger systems with which the system controller may have been provisioned. Two sets of fields are provided in case there is a need to include identifying information for more than one system. The fields provided are: System Serial Number, System Model, and System Part Number . The System Serial Number can only be set in the factory, and will not be imported or exported with the system controller configuration file, as it would not be logical to transfer this information to another system controller. The other two fields, System Model and System Part Number, can be edited by users with administrator privileges, and will be imported and exported with other system ...
Page 64: Table 4-2 Email Notification Features
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 4 - Getting started This summary is designed to assist decision making when determining the urgency of any action required to resolve issues that may occur in your system. Table 4-2 Email notification features Feature Description HTML based emails HTML based emails provide better formatting features such as color coding and table alignment. Multilevel security Different security levels are available and automatic detection is executed to support the appropriate level. Direct Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) connection (default port 486) is not currently supported. Encrypted SMTP server password The password used for authentication on the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) server is securely encrypted. Test email capability A test button is available to send a test email ensuring proper configurations are set for email notifications to reach the appropriate monitors. Public SMTP server We currently support the following public server: ® Google Gmail ® Google Gmail requires use of an 'app password' for the SMTP server ...
Page 65: Table 4-3 Email Configuration
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 4 - Getting started • List of up to 10 active alarms sorted by priority with an active alarm count indicator showing total active alarms. • List of up to 10 cleared alarms sorted by priority with a cleared alarm count indicator showing total cleared alarms. How email notification works • An alarm activity is the main item that will trigger an email notification. To avoid overwhelming the network, emails are only sent out at the configured interval set in the Email Destination table. • When alarm transitions occur (for example, alarms activating or clearing) a timer starts from the first transition. During this collection period, all alarm transitions are collected for reporting in the email that is sent out at the end of the period. Continued transitions after the email is sent will start another timer for the next email notification. • Active alarms are reported as a snap shot of all currently active alarms, regardless of when they activated or if they were a part of a previous notification. • All cleared alarms are collected based on the last occurrence within the collection period. This is to avoid multiple entries of the same alarm in the case the alarm toggled multiple times. Secured email Connection to a SMTP server defaults to TLS secured connection on port 587. Checks are done via the system controller and if Transport Layer Security (TLS) is not supported, proper degradation of security features is done in the following sequence: 1. TLS handshake attempt. 2. Clear-text authentication with username and password. 3. Anonymous clear-text transmission with no authentication. The checks are done by following SMTP protocol for SMTP server commands and responses. Please see ...
Page 66: Setup Snmp Communication
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 4 - Getting started Table 4-3 Email configuration (continued) Configuration Description SMTP User Name The username used for authentication to the server to access SMTP resources. SMTP Password The password used for authentication to the server to access SMTP resources. Set this value by using the Set SMTP Server Password button. You can clear the configured password by using the Clear Server Password button. Use TLS encryption By default, the system controller will attempt to use TLS encryption when the server indicates during the initial handshake that TLS is supported. To force the system controller not to use TLS, set this value to Never. This may help with email send errors in the case of some older server types. From The From field is used as the source of the email and is usually the same as the Username provided to authenticate the client to the SMTP server. For example, Gmail requires this value to be the email address of the account in use. The To field is for the destination or receiver of the email notification. This field allows multiple email address entries separated by commas. 4.6.
Page 67: Setting Up Modbus Communication
4. Select the Edit button on the Byte Order line, and then select the byte order. 5. Limited Data Set Device IDs are normally left as the default values. Notice: For detailed information on using Modbus, download the Modbus Integrator Guide ® (User Guide ID: 0350114-J0) on the EnerSys website, www.enersys.com. Page 66 0350058-J0 Rev AP...
Page 68: Setup System Logging Protocol (Syslog) Communication
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 4 - Getting started 4.8. Setup system logging protocol (Syslog) communication Syslog overview System Logging Protocol (Syslog) is a communication protocol which is used to send system log or event messages to a server that supports Syslog. This protocol is a Simplex Communication Protocol meaning information only gets sent in one direction. The system controller, acting as an agent, has the capability to send event log and module log messages to a configured Syslog server. 4.8.1. Syslog agent configuration To setup the Syslog Agent on the system controller: 1. Go to Controller > Communication > Syslog. 2. In the Configuration table, select the Edit button and then select Enable from the dropdown menu. 3. If the Facility Value is different that Local 0 (default), set the value using the Edit button to the expected value for the Syslog server.
Page 69: Table 4-4 System Controller Alarm Priorities To Syslog Severity Mapping Table
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 4 - Getting started Notice: The message presented is not the entire message displayed and the timestamp is formatted via rSyslog on Linux. It is to be used as a reference for the information detailed below. Using the Syslog message format, the system controller will curate a message with the following: 1.
Page 70: Dc Power Systems
5. DC power systems This section provides a brief overview of the components and functions within a typical DC power system. A basic power system usually consists of rectifier modules and batteries, but can also include other components. 5.1. Guidelines for commissioning the DC system The following section contains basic guidelines for commissioning a DC power system. Overall system commissioning consists of four parts: power system inspection, battery inspection, commissioning the system, and testing the system. Commissioning should only be conducted by a qualified technician. For more detailed information refer to the relevant system manual for your specific system. Perform an inspection of the power system to confirm that the mechanical and electrical requirements and parameters are within specification. Pay special attention to the battery to ensure it is installed safely and correctly, and that the battery terminals are torqued to specification. 1. Make sure all power to the system is off. Are all batteries disconnected, rectifier modules are removed, fuses pulled and circuit breakers turned off? 2. Make sure the battery polarity is correct. Use a voltmeter if necessary to confirm. 3. Install one rectifier module. 4. Turn on the AC to the rectifier module and allow it to start up. Verify that the system starts up, and the system controller turns on. Did the rectifier module turn on? AC and DC lights on? Notice: With no load and batteries disconnected, the rectifier module may have a fail alert. This should go away when load is connected.
Page 71: Battery Mode
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems • Relay test • Battery disconnect operation • Alarm test 5.1.1. Battery mode The Battery Mode value, as shown in top section of the web interface or in the system Status page, indicates the state of the battery in the system. In a system with a fully charged battery, the Battery Mode will be Float which indicates the battery is floating. In a system that is charging, the Battery Mode will be Charging. The adjacent value either show Bulk (battery is charging at constant current) or Absorption (battery is in the absorption phase of charging). In a system that is discharging the Battery Mode will either be Discharging (AC mains has failed) or Test Discharging (battery test in progress). The Battery Mode may also be No Battery (no battery in the system), Disconnected (battery appears disconnected) or Unknown. When it is Unknown then the system controller is busy trying to determine ...
Page 72 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems Modules A module is a device that communicates information. Most modules in a system controller will be CAN devices such as rectifier modules, converter modules, inverter modules, and ADIO modules. Future releases, may have modules such as Ethernet and USB serial connected modules. Since the system controller can communicate with modules, each module in the system should also have a Communications Lost alarm. Most modules are replaceable, because of this there are functions within the system to remove old modules and create new ones. Some modules also have the ability to download reports and diagnostic information via the system controller. Inventory An inventory item is an item that is directly involved in the flow of power through the system. For example, a rectifier is an inventory item but a system controller or an ADIO module is not. Other examples of system inventory are: AC source, rectifier module, load, battery, disconnect, shunt, DC current transformers (DCCTs), breaker, and power meter. Setting up the inventory of a system focuses on the monitoring, not the control of the system. You can set monitoring in one of three ways: 1. If the inventory item is also a module, you can communicate with it directly, such as with rectifier modules. 2. If the inventory can be measured or controlled via an ADIO module, then you can map the inventory to read data through the ADIO module, such as with shunts, batteries, current transducers, and disconnects. 3. If the inventory item’s values can be inferred through a calculation, then you can map the inventory to use that calculation such as with AC sources and DC loads. System functions System functions are the major features of the system. Some examples are: •...
Page 73: Mixed Rectifier Module System
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems 5.2.2. Mixed rectifier module system You can add any rectifier module to the DC system that has the appropriate DC bus voltage. Some of the System Functions assume that the controlled rectifier modules and managed batteries are the only source of power on the DC bus. Those System Functions work best with either a single rectifier module ® ® model or models that have been designed to work together such as, the Cordex 1.8kW and the Cordex ® ® HP 2.0kW rectifier modules, or the Cordex HP 3.0kW and the Cordex HP 4.0kW rectifier modules. Mixing of other rectifier module types is not recommended. If you need to mix other sizes and types of rectifier modules you many need to turn off some of the System Functions for the DC system. See your system manual or contact Technical Support if you encounter this situation and do not have instructions on how to set up the System Functions. 5.2.3. Battery charging The system controller applies a typical three-stage charging cycle including Bulk Charging, Absorption Charging, and Conditioning which is sometimes called float charging. Figure 5-1 Three-stage charging cycle Bulk charging After the bulk charging stage, the battery should be in a 70 to 90 percent State of Charge. On the ...
Page 74: Battery Temperature Compensation
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems Absorption charging After the absorption charging stage, the battery should be in a 95 to 98 percent State of Charge. On the Systems > DC System > System Functions > Charging page, on the Elevated Absorption Charging Status table, you have the option to charge the battery at a voltage higher than the float voltage. The higher voltage is used to speed up the absorption charging stage after a prolonged AC power failure. Conditioning - float The conditioning or float charging stage brings the batteries to 100 percent State of Charge and maintains it there. When the system is in the conditioning stage it is usually at the Float Voltage. When the system is in conditioning-float, a higher Equalize Voltage or Boost Voltage can be applied from the Systems > DC System > System Functions > Equalize & Boost menu. Conditioning - equalization When a string of battery cells or blocks are charged, a single charge current is applied on the group. ...
Page 75: Figure 5-2 Temperature Compensation Voltage Graph
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems Figure 5-2 Temperature compensation voltage graph Temperature Compensation Battery Voltage Curve Lower Temperature Breakpoint Upper Temperature Breakpoint Temperature (°C) Battery performance and life expectancy are directly related to the battery ambient temperature. The optimum operating temperature for battery operation is typically 77°F (25°C). Above this temperature battery life may be reduced and below this temperature battery performance may be reduced. Thermal runaway occurs if the internal temperature rises due to overcharge, high ambient temperature or internal fault. Temperature compensation automatically adjusts the float voltage as the battery temperature changes to protect the battery from thermal runaway. The temperature compensation function adjusts the system voltage every two seconds, as the temperature changes, and provides for a maximum voltage change of 0.2 volts over this interval. Temperature compensation occurs at standard rates commonly referred to as slope-compensation settings. The slope of the temperature compensation curve in either mV/°F/Cell or mV/°C/Cell can be set via the Systems > DC System > System Functions > Temperature Compensation menu in the Configuration table. The value is set based on the battery manufacturer’s information. Since a battery can have multiple temperature sensors, temperature compensation uses the average of ...
Page 76: Battery Runtime And Health Estimation
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems 5.2.5. Battery runtime and health estimation Battery Estimation can be enabled via the Systems > DC System > System Functions > Battery Runtime & Health menu in the Configuration table. When enabled, the system controller calculates an Estimated State of Charge (SoC), and an Estimated Battery Runtime (RTR) remaining at all times. It is not always practical to estimate these values. For example, if the system goes into a charging stage immediately after a restart, there is no way to estimate the State of Charge or Estimated Battery Runtime. The accuracy of the estimated battery health improves as the battery undergoes more discharge cycles and it also improves with deeper discharges. If a battery discharge occurs that goes below a State of Charge value of 80 percent, then the Battery Runtime & Health Estimation function creates a Last Battery Discharge Summary, a Last Battery Recharge Summary and recalculates the Estimated Battery Health. If estimated battery health is less ...
Page 77 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems When using the optional reconnect, note the following conditions: • The voltage must be greater than the connect threshold or • One or more optional reconnect conditions are true and • All optional disconnect conditions must be unknown or false • If the option to require AC for reconnect is enabled and AC input is not present no reconnect will occur until AC returns or this option is disabled. To better support use as a load shedding disconnect there are three configuration parameters that may be used to further customize the behavior: 1. Allow disconnect during battery test: By default this is set to No but may be set to Yes. Example: using the battery test to observe and measure the runtime available to critical loads after less important loads are disconnected. 2. Require AC info for reconnect: By default this is set to Yes but may be set to No. Example: if there are additional DC sources (like solar panels or a DC generator system) on the voltage bus that are capable of supporting the loads even when AC is lost. 3. Required time to stay disconnected: By default this is set to 0 seconds. It may be set to a non- zero number in to ensure that a load is fully powered off before reconnecting. Some loads may not ...
Page 78: Battery Test
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems incorrect state is detected. If the state does not automatically adjust after a few retries then the Contactor State Error Alarm will trigger indicating the position of the contactor is not in its expected state. If this source is not set, the system controller will not attempt to close or open the contactor as the state is unknown. Contactor retry countdown The Contactor Retry Countdown is found in the Status table. The contactor retry countdown will automatically start counting down after three retries. After the retry countdown reaches 0, the system controller will automatically attempt to retry closing or opening the contactor three times. If the expected state is not reached, the contactor retry countdown will start over. Test disconnect open button To test the contactor, there is a Test Disconnect Open button located in the Status table. A test can only be initiated if the disconnect State, found in the Status table, is Inactive (contactor closed). The Test Disconnect Open button will open the contactor. The contactor will remain open for 60 seconds, then close automatically. 5.2.7. Battery test A battery test is used to update the Estimated Battery Health of a lead acid battery. The settings for ...
Page 79 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems Test discharge initiation When the test begins, an entry is made in the event log. If the Battery Test Alarm has been enabled, it provides a warning to indicate that a battery test is in progress. The output voltage of the rectifiers is set to the battery test termination voltage to allow the battery to discharge. Battery Mode changes to Test Discharge when a battery test is started. Test discharge mode runs for the period set as timeout or until the battery test termination voltage is reached or the battery test termination State of Charge is reached (if enabled). The rectifier modules are periodically scanned to ensure that they do not begin sourcing current. If so then the test is stopped and the battery is recharged. The rectifier module float voltage is reset to the setting that is stored in the system controller. When the system voltage reaches the end (termination) voltage or a timeout occurs, the system controller will command the rectifier modules to turn on and enter Float mode. Activity during test discharge mode Temperature compensation features are suspended during a battery test. When the battery is discharging, the battery test alarm is active. Battery State of Health estimation begins at three percent of Depth of Discharge, but is not displayed unless Depth of Discharge > 20 percent; the point at which reasonable accuracy can be assured. AC failure during test discharge mode If the AC fails during a battery test, the test is aborted. This places the rectifier modules into a state that enables them to resume providing power to the load when AC returns. If the runtime is being displayed, it continues to update.
Page 80: Power Save
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems Canceling test discharge mode Test Discharge mode can be canceled by either changing the mode to Float or stopping the test manually. To stop the battery test manually go to Systems > DC System > System Functions > Battery Test and select the Stop Manual Battery Test button in the Status table. Battery discharge test completion Once the battery begins to charge, the recharge cycle begins. Live battery recharge information is available at Systems > DC Systems > System Functions > Battery Runtime & Health menu in the Status table. The test is considered complete once the battery begins to charge. This is due to either, the ...
Page 81: Configuration Table
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems Configuration table The Configuration table has the following fields: • Power Save: Enable or disable the power save feature on a system. • Module Power for Maximum Efficiency: Provides a percentage at which the module should be loaded to achieve maximum efficiency. Power Save works to get as close to this value as possible. Refer to the module’s user documentation to get information for best performance. If you don’t have this information, use the default value based on the rectifier modules used. • Rotate One Module Every: A length of time in days. After the configured number of days, the module that has been in standby longest will be turned on, the module that has been on the longest will be turned off. Module rotation occurs at 3:00 am. Status table The Status table displays which values Power Save calculates. These include the following fields: • Power Save: Provides the general status which may be active, disabled, insufficient redundancy or invalid data suspended. Power Save cannot operate if in a battery test, if AC has failed or if any required data is unknown.
Page 82: Modules Table
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems 80 percent. The remaining 20 percent is considered redundant capacity. This represents rectifier module capacity that is immediately available should a rectifier module fail. This number can be increased by lowering the Module Power for Maximum Efficiency to cause more rectifier modules to turn on – it is up to the user to balance the requirement for redundancy versus operating efficiency. • Estimated Standby Capacity: The estimated amount of capacity for modules that are in standby. Modules table The Modules table displays the Power Save status of all the modules in the system including: serial number, mode, hours supplying power, and hours in standby. Hours Supplying Power and Hours In Standby is the time a rectifier module spent in those modes. 5.2.9. Battery string age estimation The battery string age estimation feature allows the system controller to estimate the battery age. This feature solely relies on temperature and the battery chemistry must be lead acid. The feature does not apply to discharge cycles a battery has encountered and it is purely based on the temperature changes that the battery string has experienced over the time it has been in the system. This feature only applies to a battery string per string basis.
Page 83 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems • Battery Age Estimation: Enable or disable the battery age estimation feature. If disabled, the battery age estimation will be paused furthermore if it is enabled it will continue from its pause state. • Expected Lifespan: The expected lifespan (design life) of the battery. If the battery manufacturer specifies a design life it should be entered here (in hours). When the expected lifespan is changed, the alarm thresholds for the Battery Lifespan Close to Exceeded alarm and Battery Lifespan Exceeded alarm will manually need to be updated. To setup battery string age estimation via the wizard: 1. Go to Systems > DC System > System Functions > Battery String Age Estimation. 2. In the Battery String Age Estimation Overview table, select the Go To button for the battery string to be configured for this feature.
Page 84: Battery Discharge And Recharge
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems 4. On the alarm to be configured, set the limit to the desired limit. Notice: If the Configure Battery Age Estimation is run, the alarm threshold limits will be updated to the values specified in the wizard. 5.2.9.3. Battery string replacement hint The battery string age estimation feature has a Battery String Replacement hint that will trigger if thresholds have been exceeded. This hint is provided in the case that a user may have disabled the battery string alarms and may choose to replace their battery string later. The battery string age estimation hint will trigger when the Battery Lifespan Close to Exceeded alarm limit (threshold) is exceeded. This hint will stay active until the Configure Battery Age Estimation wizard ...
Page 85: Create A Dc System Manually
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems A battery discharge can terminate on two additional termination conditions: 1. If the minimum test voltage in rectifier module configuration is lower than any DC system disconnect threshold. To modify the rectifier module minimum test voltage configuration, go to DC System > Inventory > Rectifiers > Configuration > Minimum Test Voltage. 2. If the load current is too low that the battery is not discharging appropriately. Once the battery is discharged, a delay timeout can set before the battery starts to recharge. The system will wait for the timeout period to expire before recharging the battery to System Float Voltage. During this time, some charging or discharging current can occur until the battery and system voltage are equalized. Because the minimum system float voltage for some DC system is 47.5V, the battery will be charged to 47.5V during the delay time. When the delay recharge is active, its Battery Recharge Delay alarm will be active. The delay can be manually stoppped using Start Battery Recharge button in the web interface. To use the battery discharge system function for a lithium-ion battery, go to DC System > System Functions > Battery Discharge. 5.3. Create a DC system manually On a system controller, if there is no power system defined, you can create the inventory items needed to ...
Page 86: Quick Reference For Configuring A Dc System
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems Figure 5-3 Example of a DC system Rectifiers (Energy Conversion) AC Source DC Load DC Bus Ethernet CAN Bus Battery LVD CXC HP Battery Shunt ADIO Battery (Energy Storage) 5.3.1. Quick reference for configuring a DC system The following figure shows the key configuration settings for a DC system that should be set or checked so that the system operates correctly. There are many optional and alarm reporting settings that can also be configured. 0350058-J0 Rev AP Page 85...
Page 87: Figure 5-4 Quick Reference For Configuring A Dc System
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems Figure 5-4 Quick reference for configuring a DC system Page 86 0350058-J0 Rev AP...
Page 88: Create A Dc System
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems 5.3.2. Create a DC system There is no DC power system on a new system controller. Creating a DC system is done using the Create System wizard. In the current release, multiple creation of DC system is supported. You can also import a configuration file containing a DC system from another system controller. A new power system can be created via the Systems > Add or Remove Systems menu from either the LCD panel or the web interface. Both have wizard assistance to help step you through the process to create the new system. You can create either a 48 volt system or a 24 volt system. Once the system is created, an associated load, battery, disconnect, and shunt is also created. The DC system will also be created with a reasonable set of defaults and associated alarms. The only value which is mandatory to configure after system creation, is the System Voltage Source, which can be set to any voltage input. It is recommended that this be set to the same input as the Battery Voltage input. All other items, such as Name, Description, System Number, and Serial Number are optional and can be used to describe and organize your system. You can configure the alarms associated with the system. You can enable or disable the alarms, change the priority, map relays to the alarms, and where applicable, modify the thresholds. To create a DC system: 1. Go to Systems > Add or Remove Systems. Select the Create System button to launch the wizard.
Page 89: Configure Basic Dc System Settings
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems 5.3.3. Configure basic DC system settings The Configure System page has three tables (Configuration, System Properties, and Alarms) with some basic settings that must be configured. To configure basic DC system settings (from the main dashboard): 1. Go to Systems > DC System > Configure System. 2. In the Configuration table: a. Set the system name, description, number, and serial number. b. Set the float voltage setting. This is the desired output voltage of the rectifier modules when the system is in float mode. c.
Page 90: Configure The Shunts
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems 5.3.5.1. Rectifier module configuration guidelines The following are guidelines for setting rectifier module configuration. Some or all may apply. Overvoltage Protection Set this value as far above equalize voltage or boost voltage as needed. For a 48 volt Threshold system, the usual value is 60 volts. The actual upper limit of this setting depends on the rectifier module model. If the Rectifier Configuration Error alarm is active, it usually means the overvoltage protection (OVP) threshold is too high or too close to the equalize, boost or float voltage setting. It is necessary to have at least 1 volt (for 48 volt systems) difference between float, equalize and OVP settings. System Start Delay Set this value to delay the start up of all rectifier modules when AC returns to give other AC equipment on site a chance to start up first. Module Start Delay Set this value to apply a staggered start delay to individual rectifier modules. This helps limit AC inrush current and gives the system controller time to engage charge current control, if enabled, to prevent a battery breaker or fuse from opening. Each rectifier module is assigned a module start delay that is a multiple of the configuration value. If the value exceeds 250s, the value starts again at the lowest multiple. For example, if the module start delay is 60s and there are eight rectifier modules in the system, the start delays assigned to the rectifier modules will be: 1s, 60s, 120s, 180s, 240s, 1s, 60s, 120s. This means that three rectifier modules will be assigned the same 1s, 60s, and 120s delays. Current Limit/Power Limit Set one of these values (not both) to limit the output current of the rectifier module. This is normally only done if the site has undersized AC breakers or is running on an ...
Page 91: Configure The System Loads
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems To configure a shunt: 1. Go to Systems > DC System > Inventory > Shunts. You will see a list of shunts in the system. Add or remove shunts from this page. 2. Select the Go To button for the shunt you want to configure. 3. In the Configuration table, assign the shunt a name and description. We recommend that you assign the shunt a name that represents the actual shunt. For example you might name it Battery Shunt. 4. Select the Shunt Current Source. This is the current input on an ADIO module that takes a voltage reading across the shunt. 5. Enter the Range in Amps for the shunt. 6. Enter the Range in Millivolts for the shunt. 7.
Page 92: Configure The Current Transducer Module
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems of the appropriate digital input from the Digital Inputs table and change the Active When entry accordingly. 7. Configure the load alarms. 5.3.8. Configure the current transducer module The system, by default does not contain any current transducer modules. You can add or remove current transducer modules as needed. To configure a current transducer module you need a voltage input on an ® ADIO module. To configure a current transducer module with a Cordex HP current transducer interface and power module (CT-IPM), you need a shunt input on an ADIO module. To configure a current transducer module: 1. Go to the system where you want to add the transducer module and navigate to the inventory page. Go to Systems > DC System > Inventory > Other Transducers. In the Other Transducers table, there will be a list of current transducer modules in the system. Add or remove ...
Page 93: Configure The System Disconnects
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems 5. Enter the Transducer Input Minimum in Volts and Transducer Input Maximum in Volts. 6. Enter the Transducer Output Minimum and Transducer Output Maximum. 7. Select Units and Precision. 8. Optional: Enter the Offset calibration for the calculated Value if the reading error is too low or high. The Calculated Slope and the Offset are used to convert the Input Source Value to the Value. The value is displayed in the selected units and precision. 5.3.10. Configure the system disconnects By default the system has one disconnect. You can add or remove disconnects as needed.
Page 94: Configure Lead Acid Or Nickel Cadmium Battery Parameters
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems ◦ Logic: Select a logical operation: greater than, less than, is True and is False ◦ Limit: When using greater than or less than, set a number to compare Value to Test against. Ensure that any optional disconnect conditions cannot be true as the same time as any optional reconnect conditions, otherwise the disconnect may get stuck in either the disconnected or reconnected state. 5.3.10.1. Configure a battery disconnect with latching contactor To configure a battery disconnect with latching contactor: 1. Go to Systems > DC System > Inventory > Disconnects. 2. In the Disconnects table, select the Create Disconnect button to launch the wizard. 3.
Page 95 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems 1. Go to Systems > DC System > Inventory > Battery. On the Battery page, you will see several tables, with Status, Configuration, Alarms, Battery Strings, and Charging/Discharging Threshold. There is also a table with a list of battery strings, and a button to add more. 2. In the Configuration table, assign the battery a name and description if required. 3. Edit the Battery Voltage Source and Battery Current Source if necessary. Note that it is possible to map the entire battery to an ADIO module input for the voltage and current sources, but is recommended to leave those values at their defaults at this level. The defaults will average the voltages of the battery strings, and sum the currents. 4. In the Battery Strings table, select the Add Battery String button to launch the wizard which will add more battery strings if necessary. 5.3.11.1. Configure the battery strings A battery string can be configured by editing the necessary values manually, or by launching the Add Battery String wizard (to create and configure a number of new battery strings), or the Configure Battery String wizard to set the configuration of an existing battery string.
Page 96 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems where T is the discharge time in hours and I is the corresponding discharge current in amps. Both T and I are often available in the battery specification sheet. 9. Under the Breaker/Fuse Source, select the digital input on the ADIO module that is connected to monitor the breaker or fuse. 10. Optional: Configure the Midpoint Voltage Source if your ADIO module is wired to read the battery midpoint voltage. 11. In the Alarms table, configure the related alarms. 5.3.11.2. Configure battery strings wizard A battery string can be configured by editing the necessary values manually, or by launching the Add Battery String wizard. To add a new battery string: 1. In the Battery Strings table, select the Add Battery String button to launch the wizard. 2.
Page 97: Configure Third-Party Lithium-Ion Battery Module Parameters
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems battery string settings when a user chooses to create a battery string based on a known model. However, the system values are not automatically updated, in order to avoid unexpected results for users who have already set their system settings the way they desire. If the user adds or removes battery strings, or updates the battery parameters within the strings, and then wishes to update the system parameter accordingly, they can do this using the Update System Parameters wizard. To update the system parameters based on recommended values of the battery strings: 1. In the Battery Strings table, select the Update System Parameters button. 2. A wizard window will open. It will contain a comparison of the current system parameters that are in effect, with the new ones. Note that the new values are calculated based on the recommended values from all battery strings in the system, not just any new or changed battery strings. The values are calculated as follows: ◦ Float Voltage: The average of all valid recommended float voltages of the battery strings in the system.
Page 98 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems modules to your system. Then go to Logs > Performance to view the appropriate temperature log for the third-party lithium-ion battery. To add third-party battery modules to the DC system for the first time: ® 1. Connect a Cordex HP protocol bridge peripheral for use with third-party lithium-ion battery ...
Page 99 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems The configuration for the protocol bridge in the Modbus Configuration table. Name Default Value Description Modbus Function Code ReadInputRegisters The Modbus function code to be used in fetch data from the battery modules. • ReadInputRegisters • ReadHoldingRegisters Duplex Mode Selection HalfDuplex The duplex mode to be used for Modbus connection. The protocol bridge peripheral uses RS-485 serial bus and half duplex is commonly used for Modbus communi cation. • HalfDuplex • FullDuplex Baud Rate 9600 The baud rate to be used for Modbus connection. • 9600 • 14400 •...
Page 100 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems Name Default Value Description • 0 to 65535 Battery Address Range 1 High The first highest range of the Modbus address in the network that the protocol bridge peripheral will search for the battery modules. • 0 to 65535 Battery Address Range 2 Low The second lowest range of the Modbus address in the network that the protocol bridge peripheral will search for the battery modules. Set this value in case battery modules are located on a different register address. • 0 to 65535 Battery Address Range 2 High The second highest range of the Modbus address in the network that the protocol bridge peripheral will search for the battery modules. Set this value in case battery modules are located on a different register address. • 0 to 65535 State of Charge Register Ad...
Page 101 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems Name Default Value Description State of Charge Byte Swap Normal The byte swap mode to be used in fetching the State of Charge data of the battery modules. • Normal • Swap State of Charge Offset The offset value to be used in fetching the State of Charge data of the battery modules. • –999999999 to 999999999 State of Charge Scale Factor The scale factor to be used in fetching the State of Charge data of the battery modules. • 0 to 10000 State of Health Register Address 0 The register address to be used in fetching the State of ...
Page 102 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems Name Default Value Description • –999999999 to 999999999 State of Health Scale Factor The scale factor to be used in fetching the State of Health data of the battery modules. • 0 to 10000 Battery Current Register Ad The register address to be used in fetching the current dress data of the battery modules. • 0 to 65535 Battery Current Value Type Integer16 The value type to be used in fetching the current data of the battery modules. • Integer16 • UnsignedInteger16 • Integer32MostSignificantWordFirst •...
Page 103 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems Name Default Value Description Temperature Register Address The register address to be used in fetching the tempera ture data of the battery modules. • 0 to 65535 Temperature Value Type Integer16 The value type to be used in fetching the temperature data of the battery modules. • Integer16 • UnsignedInteger16 • Integer32MostSignificantWordFirst • Integer32LeastSignificantWordFirst • UnsignedInteger32MostSignificantWordFirst • UnsignedInteger32LeastSignificantWordFirst • Float32MostSignificantWordFirst • Float32LeastSignificantWordFirst Temperature Byte Swap Normal The byte swap mode to be used in fetching the tempera...
Page 104 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems Name Default Value Description • Integer16 • UnsignedInteger16 • Integer32MostSignificantWordFirst • Integer32LeastSignificantWordFirst • UnsignedInteger32MostSignificantWordFirst • UnsignedInteger32LeastSignificantWordFirst • Float32MostSignificantWordFirst • Float32LeastSignificantWordFirst Cycle Count Byte Swap Normal The byte swap mode to be used in fetching the cycle count data of the battery modules. • Normal • Swap Fully Charged Alerts Register 1 Register address for fully charged alert. Address •...
Page 105 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems Name Default Value Description • 0 to 65535 Failure Alerts Register 1 Address 0 Register address for battery failure alert. • 0 to 65535 Failure Alerts Register 1 Mask Register mask for charge blocked alert. • 0 to 65535 Failure Alerts Register 2 Address 0 Register address for battery module failure alert. Set this value in case that the alerts are split across multiple reg isters. • 0 to 65535 Failure Alerts Register 2 Mask Register mask for battery module failure alert. Set this ...
Page 106: Configure The Battery Temperature Sensors
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems 1. Go to Modules → CAN Modules table, and select the Go To button on the appropriate protocol bridge peripheral. 2. In the Modbus Configuration table, select Import Protocol Bridge Configuration. 3. Select Select File and choose the configuration file to upload. 4. Select Upload to import the selected configuration file. 5.3.13. Configure the battery temperature sensors The battery can have any number of battery temperature sensors. These should be added at the battery string level. In previous releases, it was possible to add temperature values at the overall battery level. If you upgrade from a release that allowed that and you had temperature sensors at the overall battery level, those will be maintained and can still be used, but no new temperature sensors can be added at that level. You should add new temperature sensors on the individual battery strings. Adding temperature sensors can be done using the Add Multiple Temperature Values to Strings wizard from the overall battery page. Otherwise, they can also be added manually from the individual battery ...
Page 107: Configure The Charging System Function
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems 3. Select the Go To button on the right-side of the line for the new temperature value. 4. A new page displays with information about the new temperature value. In the Configuration table you can enter an optional name and description if desired. 5. It is mandatory to select a Battery Temperature Source for the temperature value. Select the Go To button and select the desired temperature input. The dropdown list displays all temperature inputs present on all ADIO modules. 6. In the Status table, verify that the temperature is now reading a temperature value. 7. Repeat these steps for each temperature value required. When finished navigate back to the Battery page. Enable the temperature sensor alarms as needed. 8. Go to Modules. Select each ADIO module you are using, and then view the Alarms table. For the temperature sensor you are using, verify that the Temperature Sensor Failure Alarm is enabled. In the Temperatures table, you should now see a list of temperature values. The battery Status table should show the minimum, average and maximum temperature values as determined from the list of temperatures. The battery Status table at the overall battery level will also contain the minimum, maximum, average, and active temperatures across all temperatures sensors within the battery, including ...
Page 108: Configure The Temperature Compensation System Function
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems 1. Go to Systems > DC System > System Functions > Charging. Note that you must have a battery defined in the DC system in order to have this menu item available under System Functions. 2. In the Charge Current Control table, ensure the Charge Current Control setting is Enabled (this is the default). 3. Set the Charge Current (C/X) limit to an appropriate value (for example,10 hours). See your battery manufacturers’ data sheet for charging recommendations. Notice: The charge current limit in amps cannot be set to an arbitrarily low value. The charge current control feature uses the rectifier module’s ability to limit its output current.
Page 109: Configure Battery Runtime And Health Estimation
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems 5. Set the Lower Temperature Breakpoint Voltage to a value above the float voltage. 6. Adjust the values and enable or disable the Temp Comp Sensor Fail and Temp Comp Voltage Warning alarms. 5.3.16. Configure battery runtime and health estimation Battery runtime and health estimation is used to calculate Estimated State of Charge during charges and discharges, Estimated Battery Health for discharges that exceed a 20 percent Depth of Discharge and Estimated Battery Runtime at all times. To configure battery runtime and health estimation: 1.
Page 110: Configure Power Save
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems To start a battery test, the Battery Mode must be in the Float mode. Otherwise the battery test cannot start. There are a number of reasons why the test might terminate early. Two examples are a weak battery detected where the voltage drops too quickly and AC failure being reported by the rectifier modules. If Battery Runtime & Health Estimation is Enabled you should see the battery State of Charge and Estimated Battery Runtime, update during the test. If the test runs long enough, the test results should be stored in the Battery Log page. 5.3.18. Configure power save Power Save works to improve the efficiency of the system by optimizing the output power of the rectifier modules. This section describes how to configure Power Save. Power Save should only be used on systems with a battery. If the system supports 120 to 240VAC input voltage operation and is operating at less the 208VAC - do not use Power Save. 1. Go to Systems > DC System > System Functions > Power Save. 2.
Page 111: Represent An Inverter System As A Dc Load
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems 4. Select Load Voltage Source. This voltage is the DC input to the converter system. This is normally a voltage input on an ADIO module that measures the DC system voltage. If you do not have this connected, you can select the input that reads the battery voltage or system voltage. 5. Select Load Current Source. This is normally the Converter System > Total Input Current value. 6. Configure the related load alarms. 5.4.2. Represent an inverter system as a DC load An inverter system will normally have an AC input and a DC input. The inverter system may only be using the DC input when the AC input has failed. When the AC input is available, the inverter system may take all of its power from the AC input. On the system controller, inverter systems can measure the DC current they are using and they can also calculate how much DC current they are expecting to use, should their AC input fail. The DC system uses both of these values to calculate the battery runtime remaining in all situations. To configure an inverter system as a DC load: 1.
Page 112 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 5 - DC power systems To create and configure multiple DC system: See the Create a DC system section. Notice: Multiple DC system supports next generation rectifier modules that support multi-system compatibility. Currently only DPX 5kW 380VDC rectifier modules are supported. 0350058-J0 Rev AP Page 111...
Page 113: Converter Systems
6. Converter systems This section provides an overview of converter modules, how they function, and how to configure a converter system. 6.1. Introduction to converter systems A DC-DC converter system takes a DC input voltage and converts it to a different output voltage. A converter system provides flexibility that allows you to maintain a single voltage battery system. Converter modules provide DC-DC power conversion (for example, from +24 to –48 volts) to produce a consistent voltage source for equipment that is not compatible with the primary plant voltage. Converter modules can be used to create dual voltage capability in new systems or upgrades to existing DC plants. They provide tight voltage regulation for sensitive loads as well as galvanic isolation. Mixed converter system Different types of converter modules must be used within different converter systems, check your system and rectifier module or converter module manuals for a list of any default parameters or requirements. Components of a converter system A converter system consists of a source, converter modules, and a load as shown in the following diagram. Converter modules should have dedicated fuse or circuit breaker positions on the main DC power system for protection and isolation. Figure 6-1 Example converter system DC Source Converters DC Load CAN Bus CXC HP Page 112 0350058-J0 Rev AP...
Page 114: Creating A Converter System
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 6 - Converter systems Quick reference for configuring a converter system Figure 6-2 Quick reference for configuring a converter system 6.2. Creating a converter system There is no converter system on a new system controller. Creating a converter system is done using the Create System wizard. In the current release, only a single converter system is supported, so if a system already exists on the system controller, the option to create a new converter system will not be available. You can also import a configuration file containing a converter system from another system controller. A new power system can be created from the LCD panel or the web interface, via the Systems > Add or Remove Systems menu. Both have wizard assistance to help step you through the process to create the new system. You can create either a 48V-24V system or a 24V-48V system. When the system is created, an associated load is also created. The converter system created will have a reasonable set of defaults and associated alarms. Optional converter descriptors, such as Name, Description, System Number, and Serial Number can be used to describe and organize your system. You can configure the converter module alarms associated with the system. You can enable or disable the alarms, change the priority, map relays to the alarms, and where applicable, modify the thresholds.
Page 115: Creating A System From A Configuration File
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 6 - Converter systems 1. Go to Systems > Add or Remove Systems. 2. Select Create Converter System. Name the system if required. 3. In the Select System Type dropdown menu. 4. Step through the rest of the wizard instructions. 5. Use the Configure Converter System wizard to configure the basic system settings and the system inventory. 6.2.1. Creating a system from a configuration file A system can be created by importing from a configuration file. See the Importing a system section for more information. 6.3.
Page 116: Configure The Loads
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 6 - Converter systems 3. In the Configuration table, assign the shunt a name and description. We recommend that you assign the shunt a name that represents the actual shunt. For example you might name it Battery Shunt. 4. Select the Shunt Current Source. This is the current input on an ADIO module that takes a voltage reading across the shunt. 5. Enter the Range in Amps for the shunt. 6. Enter the Range in Millivolts for the shunt. 7. Enter the Offset Calibration for the shunt if the shunt reading error is too high. 6.5. Configure the loads By default the system has one load. You may add or remove loads as needed. To configure the loads: 1. Go to Systems > Converter System > Inventory > Loads. You will see a list of loads in the system. Add or remove loads from this screen.
Page 117: Configure The General Purpose Transducer Module
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 6 - Converter systems ® ADIO module. To configure a current transducer module with a Cordex HP current transducer interface and power module (CT-IPM), you need a shunt input on an ADIO module. To configure a current transducer module: 1. Go to the system where you want to add the transducer module and navigate to the inventory page. Go to Systems > DC System > Inventory > Other Transducers. In the Other Transducers table, there will be a list of current transducer modules in the system. Add or remove them from this page. You may be using a current transducer module with Interface & Power Module (IPM). This device takes the voltage reading from a current transducer module and divides the reading by 50. The ® factored voltage reading is then sent to the Cordex HP L-ADIO smart peripheral shunt input. 2. Select the Go To button for the Current Transducer you wish to configure. 3.
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Page 119: Inverter Systems
7. Inverter systems This section provides an overview of inverter modules, how they function, and how to configure an inverter system. 7.1. Introduction to inverter systems An inverter system takes both AC and 48VDC input and converts it to 120VAC output voltage. The inverter system can operate in one of several modes: • Line (AC-AC): When AC input is present the inverter modules normally take this voltage and convert it to AC at the output. • Inverter (DC-AC): When AC input is lost, the inverter modules take the DC input voltage and convert it to AC at the output. • Bypass Mode: When the maintenance bypass switch has been used to bypass the inverter modules and directly connect the AC input to the output. To monitor and interact with the inverter system, the system controller communicates with a sub- ® controller, called an Alpha T2S inverter controller module. ® 7.1.1. Components of an Alpha T2S Inverter System An inverter system typically consists of an AC source, a DC source, inverter modules, an AC load, input ...
Page 120: Quick Reference For Configuring An Inverter System
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Page 121: Phase And Group Data
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 7 - Inverter systems 7.1.3. Phase and group data The inverter system will aggregate and display data about the output phases, AC input groups, and DC input groups. The output phase information includes data such as the output voltage, output power (in VA and W), frequency, and loading. The AC input group information include data such as the input voltage, input power (VA and W), and frequency for each phase (there is a one-to-one correspondence between the phase and AC input group). The number of DC input groups is the number of redundant DC input sources. An example is a system with separate batteries. The DC input group information includes data such as the DC voltage, current and power (W). To get information on Phase and Group Data, go to Systems > Inverter System > Phase and Group Data. Notice: When the AC output is light (10 percent or less) or the phases are unbalanced, some of the data, (percentage of DC input, DC input current or AC output power readings) will tend to be inaccurate and inconsistent.
Page 122: Create An Inverter System
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 7 - Inverter systems • Zero phase shift • AC input power limit • Manual DC priority These are briefly described in the following section. For information on using these functions go the Inverter & T2S System Maintenance section. Zero phase shift The output of the inverter modules is normally shifted from the input by five degrees for certain regulatory compliance. For some systems running on a generator system, it may be necessary to momentarily reduce this phase shift to zero degrees before any manual bypass operation is performed. A wizard guides you through this operation. During the wizard, the system controller will check the difference between the input voltage and output voltage (as measured line-neutral). This difference is caused by different levels of loading on input or output or unusual AC mains conditions. If the difference is greater than six volts, a warning indicates that proceeding with the bypass operation may result in momentary interruption of power to the load. If the difference is larger than six volts there is a small chance that inverter modules may shutdown when they detect too much current flowing into the input or output as the bypass switch is turned. If this warning is occurs, wait until input and output are closer together. AC input power limit This function can be used to limit the AC input power that the inverter system will take by using some of the energy from a DC bus. If there is only a battery (and no rectifier modules) supplying the DC bus, this function must be manually controlled by an operator to ensure the battery is recharged once it is depleted. Manual DC priority This function can be used to take power from the DC bus based an on a user-specified percentage. If ...
Page 123: Create A System From A Configuration File
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 7 - Inverter systems 7.2.1. Create a system from a configuration file A system can be created by importing from a configuration file. See the Importing a system section for more information. ® 7.3. Assign an Alpha T2S Inverter Controller Module ® Each inverter system requires one assigned Alpha T2S inverter controller module. If the T2S Assignment Rule was set to Automatic during system creation, then a module is automatically assigned once discovered on the CAN bus. If the T2S Assignment Rule was set to Manual, go to Systems > Inverter System > Inventory > T2S, and select Assign in the Modules Available for Assignment table.
Page 124 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 7 - Inverter systems Notice: It is important that these values are correct for the proper operation of system commissioning, and for adding new inverter modules. Commission seed inverter modules The second stage of commissioning involves inserting one seed inverter module for each phase. The seed inverter module provides a reference for all other inverter modules in the same phase so they can learn their power configuration and the phase angle. The commission wizard steps the user through the process. Once this is complete, there will be one inverter module (per phase) in the system. Notice: Follow all wizard instructions: If a mistake is made during commissioning or the wizard encounters an error, commissioning must start over.
Page 125: Configure The Alpha ® T2S Inverter Controller Module
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 7 - Inverter systems ® After all inverter modules are inserted into the shelves, the final step is to configure the Alpha T2S inverter controller module with the parameters for the number of modules per phase, and the number of redundant modules in each phase. This information is important for the correct operation of alarms associated with redundancy, missing inverter modules, or system overload. Notice: After configuring and commissioning is successful, make a backup of the system from the LCD panel via the Shortcuts > Backup menu. This allows the system configuration to be restored in the event of a system controller replacement. ®...
Page 126: Configure The Bypass Switch
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 7 - Inverter systems 1. Go to Systems > AMPS HP2 Inverter System > Inventory > Inverters > Status and select the Go To button for the inverter module. 2. In the Inverter Mapping table, set the Bay ID and Shelf ID and Slot ID to the desired values. 3. Launch the Change DC Input Group wizard and follow the steps. 7.7. Configure the bypass switch The inverter system can have one or more bypass switches. The bypass switch will raise an alarm when ...
Page 127: Configure The Breaker Or Fuse
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 7 - Inverter systems 5. In the Alarms table, select the Go To button of each alarm and configure as required. 6. If the inverter system has an internal bypass switch, go to Systems > Inverter System > Configure System and map the Internal Bypass Switch entry appropriately. This allows the ® system controller to inform the Alpha XMBS bypass switch of the internal bypass switch's position ® when signals are to be transmitted via CAN; this is important so that the Alpha XMBS bypass ® switch can determine if it is interlocked (when the Alpha XMBS bypass switch is in inverter module state, but the internal bypass switch is in bypass state). ® Figure 7-3 A fully configured Alpha XMBS bypass switch with hardwired I/O signals ® Figure 7-4 A fully configured Alpha XMBS bypass switch with CAN signals 7.8.
Page 128 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 7 - Inverter systems Breaker or Fuse wizard to be prompted for the essential configuration required for the breaker or fuse to function. 4. In the Alarms table, select the Go To button of the Breaker/Fuse Open alarm and configure as required. 0350058-J0 Rev AP Page 127...
Page 129: Line Power Systems
8. Line power systems This section provides an overview of line power converter modules, how they function, as well as how to configure a line power system. 8.1. Introduction to line power systems The line power conversion modules in a line power system take a –48V nominal DC input voltage and converts it to a different output voltage. There are three types of line power modules: ® • Cordex HP LPS36 –48VDC to ±190VDC upconverter module ® • Cordex HP LPS36 ±137V upconverter module ® • Cordex HP eLimiter+ 57V distribution module All three types have four independent output channels, each with a maximum output power of 100 watts. In a line power system (LPS) the output of the channels from different modules can be combined to supply power to loads at remote locations. Combining channels allows for supplying power to loads that may exceed the 100 watts limit of a single channel. ® The two Cordex HP LPS36 upconverter modules are designed for outdoor power applications that ® deliver power through existing copper telephone wires. The Cordex HP eLimiter+ distribution module is designed for indoor power applications that use larger gauge wire for power delivery. ® Warning: Working with line power modules, especially Cordex HP LPS36 up converter modules, pose potentially fatal safety concerns.
Page 130: Figure 8-1 Example Cordex ® Hp Lps36 Line Power System
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 8 - Line power systems ® Figure 8-1 Example Cordex HP LPS36 line power system Line Power LP Loads DC Source Module ± 190V CAN Bus CXC HP ® Figure 8-2 Example Cordex HP eLimiter+ class 2 distribution system eLimiter+ LP Loads DC Source Module CAN Bus CXC HP Notice: Due to the remote location of down converter modules, they are not monitored by the system controller.
Page 131: Quick Reference For Configuring A Line Power System
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 8 - Line power systems 8.1.2. Quick reference for configuring a line power system Figure 8-3 Quick reference for configuring a line power system 8.2. Create a line power system There is no line power system on a new system controller. You can create a new system from scratch or import one from a configuration file that contains a system from another system controller. It is possible to create more than one line power system. A new power system can be created from the LCD panel or the web interface, via the Systems > Add or Remove Systems menu. A wizard steps you through the process to create the new system. You can create three types of systems: ® • Cordex HP LPS36 ±190VDC line power system ® • Cordex HP LPS36 ±137V line power system ® ...
Page 132: Create A System From A Configuration File
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 8 - Line power systems 1. Go to Systems > Add or Remove Systems and select the Create System button. 2. Select Create Line Power System from the dropdown list. The Create Line Power System wizard will launch. 3. Name the system if required. 4. From the Select System Type dropdown list, select the value that corresponds to your line power module type. If there are line power modules already connected to the system controller, they are preselected with the correct option. 5. Follow the rest of the wizard instructions. 8.2.1. Create a system from a configuration file A system can be created by importing from a configuration file. See the Importing a system section for ...
Page 133: Line Power Module Alarms
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 8 - Line power systems 8.4. Line power module alarms Line power modules assigned to a system, report active alarms which are displayed on the details page of each specific module, and on the Active Alarms page. Line power module alarms function the same as regular alarms with the exceptions of shared configuration, as detailed in the previous section. Each line power module has four channel alarms and a Module Failure alarm. A Module Failure indicates a module-level failure such as, input voltage, high/low, high temperature, or if the module has lost communication. A Channel Shutdown is activated if any channel shutdown alert such as, overvoltage and ground fault, are active. Both channel and module alarms provide an SNMP notification that identifies the alert or condition which produced the alarm, and the physical location of the module (bay-shelf-slot-channel). 8.5. Configure the line power system channels Each line power module has four channels that can be given a name, description and assigned to a load. All channels are listed in table that can be sorted and searched. You can also export all channel details to a file. To configure line power system channels: 1.
Page 134: Line Power System Layout
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 8 - Line power systems Notice: To assign channels to a load, refer to the section on Line power system layout or Configure line power system channels. To configure line power system loads: 1. Go to Systems > Line Power System > Inventory > Line Power Loads. You will see a table for loads in the system. This table shows how many channels are assigned to the load and the loads ...
Page 135: Use The Layout Screen To View Load Status
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 8 - Line power systems 2. Select a channel for detailed information. If a module has an active alert then the green turns to red to indicate an alert with the module or with a channel. If the alert is on a specific channel then the specific channel will be highlighted red. If it is module alert only, then the channels will all show green but there will be red border around the module. To get more detail on the active alert, select the channel that has the alert (if it is a module alert select any channel that belongs to the module). 3. In the Channel Details table, select the Go To button for the Line Power Module to view active alert information. 4. In the Module Alerts table sort by Value to bring the active alerts to the top of the table. 8.7.2. Use the layout screen to view load status The following steps describe how to use the Layout screen to view load status. 1. Go to Systems > Line Power System > Layout. 2.
Page 136: Line Power Channels Import
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 8 - Line power systems 1. Go to Systems > Line Power System > Layout. At the top of the table use the dropdown list to select a line power load. When None is selected, the channels that are not assigned to a load display as highlighted. 2. Select a load from the dropdown list. The channels assigned to this load will be highlighted. 3. To add a new channel to the load, select it. The channel rectangle will turn blue to indicate it is selected. 4. In the layout table, select Assign Selected Channel(s) to Selected Load. In the channel details table, the Line Power Load field will be populated with the name of the load. By default, the Assign Selected Channel(s) to Selected Load and Unassign Selected Channel(s) from Load buttons are disabled unless a load and channels are selected. 5.
Page 137: Export Line Power Channels
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 8 - Line power systems 8.8.1. Export line power channels Preamble: A line power connection in the system controller is the shelf, slot, and channel together which indicates its physical position in the system. The total connections on a system controller for a line power system is based on the maximum shelves (9) × maximum slots (12) × maximum channels (4), for a grand total of 432 total connections if modules are inserted in all shelves and slots. How to export: with a line power system created and modules assigned to the system, a user can go to Systems > Line Power System > Inventory > Line Power Channels and select the Export Channel Details button to export a CSV file with all the currently existing line power connections available. The exported connections are based on the modules acquired for the line power system. The sections: (1) 'Sort Exported Line Power Channels' will help sort the line power connections in Microsoft Excel as the file rows will be out of order and sorting will make it easier to enter data. (2) 'Enter data into a Line Power Channels File' will help populate the exported CSV file empty cells. 8.8.2. Sort exported line power channels After export, a user can open the file in a CSV editing program such as Microsoft Excel. In Excel, for better readability, it is always recommended to sort the data presented as the shelf, slot, and channel data columns will be out of order. After sorting the data, a user can start entering the required data in ...
Page 138: Figure 8-4 A Non-Filled Sorted Line Power Channels Csv File
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 8 - Line power systems Figure 8-4 A non-filled sorted line power channels CSV file 1. Column cells that should not be changed in the CSV file The shelf, slot, and channel columns should not be modified as they are the possible connection values on the system which will be assigned to a line power load. These values are automatically populated when the line power channels template is used or the channels file is exported. a. The Shelf column corresponds to the shelf which the line power module is inserted. b. The Slot column corresponds to the slot on the shelf that the line power module is inserted. c. The Channel column corresponds to the channel in the slot that the line power module is inserted. d. The Module column will be empty if the line power channels template is used and it will be filled in with the module serial number if the channels file was exported from the system controller. 2. Column cells which are recommended to be changed in the CSV file All recommended entries will be imported if a value is entered in the CSV cell associated with the line ...
Page 139: Import A Line Power Channels File
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 8 - Line power systems To assign multiple channels to the same line power load, a user may enter the same Load Name for each respective channel. 4. After the required information has been filled in After modification of the file and saving it. Follow section 'Import a line power channels file' for guidance on importing the file. 8.8.4. Import a line power channels file Notice: If there are line power loads and channels that already exist on the line power system, then it is always recommended to export those channels as a backup just in case the system configuration needs to be reverted.
Page 140 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 8 - Line power systems In this table, selecting Line Power Load and selecting the Load Name in the dropdown list will highlight the channels associated with that load. A user can go through each load one-by-one using the CSV for reference to observe if assignment is correct. For additional information on for the line power layout, visit the Line power layout section of this manual which describes the layout in more detail. 0350058-J0 Rev AP Page 139...
Page 141: Auxiliary Systems
9. Auxiliary systems This section provides an overview of the auxiliary system and how it is configured. 9.1. Introduction to auxiliary systems The auxiliary system serves as a standalone system for monitoring the readings on a current or other transducer module. Both AC or DC current transducer modules can be used. The typical application for this type of system is to monitor current flowing through the AC feeds into a site or a power system. 9.2. Create an auxiliary system To create an auxiliary system: 1. Go to Systems > Add or Remove Systems and select the Create Auxiliary System button. 2. Go to Systems > Auxiliary System > Configure System and enter a Name and Description for the system.
Page 142: Configure The General Purpose Transducer Module
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 9 - Auxiliary systems 1. Go to the system where you want to add the transducer module and navigate to the inventory page. Go to Systems > DC System > Inventory > Other Transducers. In the Other Transducers table, there will be a list of current transducer modules in the system. Add or remove them from this page. You may be using a current transducer module with Interface & Power Module (IPM). This device takes the voltage reading from a current transducer module and divides the reading by 50. The ® factored voltage reading is then sent to the Cordex HP L-ADIO smart peripheral shunt input. 2. Select the Go To button for the Current Transducer you wish to configure. 3. In the Configuration table, select Configure Current Transducer to launch the wizard and complete each step to configure the transducer module. 4. Enter the Measurement Range in amps. 5.
Page 143: Distribution Systems
10. Distribution systems This section provides an overview of the operation and configuration of a distribution system and its subsystems, panels, and breakers. 10.1. Introduction to distribution systems A distribution system is a way to define and track how the output power of a DC system is distributed. The system may be composed of specialized smart CAN modules built for the purpose of distribution or via general purpose ADIO modules in any configuration. The distribution system itself is just a container for distribution subsystems. In the case of the specialized CAN modules (a smart subsystem), the subsystem will map one-to-one with ® the CAN module. For example, a Alpha smart BDFBi peripheral will be represented in the distribution system as one subsystem. Manually created subsystems can be mapped to a number of ADIO modules, and contain a user defined number of breaker or fuse panels and breakers themselves. Within a subsystem there may be a number of panels. A panel is a grouping of breakers and fuses. An exception is the distribution subsystem based on a EnVision™ energy router distribution panel, which does not include a concept of panels. The EnVision™ energy router based distribution subsytem is composed of a set of EnVision™ smart switch modules which are a type of smart breaker. A panel is considered a downstream load of a subsystem and a breaker or fuse is considered a downstream load of a panel. A breaker can then feed a referenced load. For example, a breaker may feed a DC system or another subsystem. In this way, a user can create primary and secondary distribution layouts. Understanding this relationship helps to visualize how a distribution system, its subsystems, panels, breakers or fuses, and referenced loads are organized. A manually defined subsystem may contain up to 160 breakers across all panels. This could consist of 160 panels with one breaker each, 10 panels with 16 breakers each, or another combination. The smart subsystems will contain the number of panels and breakers supported by the smart CAN module type to which they correspond. Page 142 0350058-J0 Rev AP...
Page 144: Create A Distribution System
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 10 - Distribution systems Figure 10-1 Example of a DC system distribution system Battery DC System Distribution System CXPS-C BDFB Subsystem 1 Subsystem 2 Reference Load 10.2. Create a distribution system There is no distribution systems on a new system controller. Creating distribution systems is done via the Create System button located under the Systems > Add or Remove Systems menu. There is no configuration required at the system level. You can also import a distribution system via a configuration file. The system controller supports multiple distribution systems. We recommend using multiple distribution systems to separate the distribution of different voltage levels. For example, a user can create a 48-volt distribution system, and a 24-volt distribution system. Multiple systems could also be used in different ways, such as to separate primary and secondary distribution, or even physical layouts such as first floor distribution and second floor distribution.
Page 145: Create A System From A Configuration File
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 10 - Distribution systems To create a distribution system: 1. Go to Systems > Add or Remove Systems and select the Create System button. 2. Select Create Distribution System from the dropdown list of systems. 3. A system is immediately added to the Inventory table. 4. Go to Systems > Distribution System > Configure System and enter a Name, Description and any other identifying information required. 10.2.1. Create a system from a configuration file A system can be created by importing from a configuration file. See the Importing a system section to do ...
Page 146: Figure 10-2 Example Of Alpha ® Smart Bdfb Distribution System
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 10 - Distribution systems In a smart subsystem, inventory is automatically created based on the system type. For example, a ® Alpha smart BDFB distribution subsystem supports eight panels with 20 breakers per panel, and a ® Alpha smart E2 remote distribution panel subsystem has two panels with 11 breakers. The energy router distribution subsystem will contain up to 12 smart switch modules. A smart subsystem gets all available information from its associated CAN module. The current and ® voltage are measured by the CAN module, as well as any active alarms. On the Alpha smart BDFB distribution system, one breaker trip signal is available per panel. This means that the subsystem knows, at the panel level, that one or more of the 20 breakers associated with that panel are tripped, but not ® which particular breakers. On the Alpha smart E2 remote distribution panel and the energy router distribution panel, the individual breaker trip signals are provided by the CAN module, so they can be displayed at the breaker or smart switch level. ® The Alpha smart BDFB distribution system also has the ability to have its panels set up as “linked” to other panels, or “blank” if unused. This information can be viewed from the Systems > Distribution System > Subsystem > Panel page. ® Figure 10-2 Example of Alpha smart BDFB distribution system Distribution subsystem (BDFB) Up to 20 Breakers per panel Up to 8 breaker panels per BDFB To create a smart distribution subsystem:...
Page 147: Create A User Defined Subsystem
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 10 - Distribution systems You can now view the Smart Distribution Subsystem from the Distribution Subsystems table. No further configuration is necessary. If you plan to reconfigure the smart CAN module, continue with the following steps. 2. Go to the Systems > Distribution System > Subsystem > Smart CAN Modules menu. 3. Select the Go To button of the assigned CAN module to view all its details including configuration and I/O. (Ensure there is an CAN module assigned to the system first). 4. Some types of CAN modules support the upload of configuration files. In the Configuration File table use the Upload Configuration file to Controller and Get Configuration File from ADIO buttons to send the configuration to the CAN module.
Page 148: Configure An Envision™ Energy Router Distribution Subsystem
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 10 - Distribution systems 3. If you need to map the shunt sources, go to Systems > Distribution System > Subsystems > Subsystem > Shunts, select Map Shunts to ADIO Inputs, and then follow the wizard. 4. Shunts and breakers/fuses can be removed from any of the tables where these are listed in the subsystem. However, because the sSubsystem needs to know the parent panel when adding new shunts or breakers/fuses, they can only be added from the Systems > Distribution System > Subsystems > Subsystem > Subsystem Details > Downstream Loads > Panel > Shunts table. 10.6.
Page 149: Configure The Panel Details
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 10 - Distribution systems The energy router distribution subsystem does not support the concept of "panels" or user-defined breakers, fuses, or shunts like other distribution subsystems. It also does not have a Layout screen. Therefore the remainder of this chapter on distribution subsystems is not relevant to the energy router. 10.7. Configure the panel details A panel is a grouping of breakers or fuses within a subsystem. A panel is considered a downstream load of a subsystem. On smart subsystems, these are automatically created according to the number of panels ® that the CAN module supports. For Alpha smart BDFB distribution systems, the full eight panels are ® created, even though some may be linked or blank. For Alpha smart E2 remote distribution panels, two panels are created. On a user defined subsystem, you can add up to 10 panels per subsystem. To monitor a breaker or fuse trip associated with a panel, the Breaker/Fuse Source should be mapped to a digital input as well. Again, for smart subsystems, these values are automatically set based on the assigned CAN module. There are several text fields associated with a panel, which the user may find useful to further describe the panel, such as Description, Fuse Number, Fuse Size, and Fuse Maximum Amperage. These are optional and may be filled in by the user if desired. There are three alarms provided on each panel: Breaker Trip, Loss of Feed, and Overcurrent. On a user defined subsystem, thresholds for these alarms are set as applicable. The Breaker Trip alarm is not a threshold alarm; it is calculated based on the Breaker/Fuse Source set for the panel. On a smart ...
Page 150: Configure The Breaker Or Fuse Details
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 10 - Distribution systems 10.8. Configure the breaker or fuse details In a distribution system, a breaker or fuse represents a downstream load of a panel. Breaker or fuse configuration can be accessed directly under the subsystem, or from the panel in which it resides. Within the breaker/fuse configuration, there are a number of text fields that can be used to better describe and define the breakers. These cannot be obtained from the CAN module in any automatic way. They need to be configured manually. These fields include a Description, Usage, Size, AWG, and Destination field for each breaker. Manually editing all of these fields is a lot of work for large systems. The most effective way to do this is to download and edit the fields in spreadsheet format. This makes it easy to cut and paste, use macros, or reuse entered text for other purposes (such as printing labels). Notice: The input source of the breaker is set automatically because the value is constrained by physical wiring on the panel. Although the field is editable, it will be set back to the correct value ®...
Page 151: Map Shunts To Adio Module Inputs
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 10 - Distribution systems Selecting a panel will display the details on the right side of the layout page, as well as a table for breakers, and for shunts (user defined subsystem only). This is available via the web interface only. To view the Layout page, go to Systems > Distribution System > Subsystems, then select the Go To button of the subsystem required. Select to enter the Layout menu. 10.10. Map shunts to ADIO module inputs The Map Shunts to ADIO Inputs wizard assists the process of mapping ADIO module shunt inputs to shunt inventory items. We recommend that your ADIO modules are named before launching this wizard to help identify which ADIO modules to select. Using the wizard you can select to map in bulk or individually. In bulk mode, the current sources of the shunt inventory in the subsystem are set automatically to the shunt inputs of the ADIO modules selected in the wizard; the ADIO modules will be mapped in the order in which they were selected in the wizard. In individual mode, you can select an ADIO module shunt input for each shunt. Within the distribution system, this wizard is only available for user defined subsystems. You can launch this wizard from any of the tables in subsystems that show shunts. The following example shows how to ® configure a subsystem for a Cordex CXPS-C centralized power system. ® To create a Cordex CXPS-C centralized distribution subsystem: 1.
Page 152: Dc Source Systems
11. DC source systems This section provides a brief overview of the components and functions of a DC source system. In this system, DC sources external to the system controller (photovoltaic cells or DC generator systems), can be created and monitored. 11.1. Create a DC source system There is no DC source system on a new system controller. Creating a DC source system is done using the Create System wizard. There is no configuration required at the system level. You can also import a DC source system via a configuration file. The system controller supports multiple DC source systems. We recommend using multiple DC source systems to separate different types of DC sources contributing to the DC bus. For example, a user can create a photovoltaic DC source system, and a generator system DC source system. This is optional, and a users can group DC sources together however makes the most sense for their specific use case. When first created, a DC source system is empty. DC sources must be added to give the system meaning. The system-wide voltage and current readings are Unknown when the system is first created. These values will be the average of all DC source voltages, and the sum of all DC source currents. To create a DC source system: 1. Go to Systems > Add or Remove Systems and select the Create System button to launch the Create System wizard.
Page 153: Dc Source System Effect On Other Systems
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 11 - DC source systems ◦ A generic DC Source. ◦ A DC Generator is a specialized type of DC source which can automatically control the starting and stopping of a generator system with the use of a relay, based on conditions specified. ◦ A Legacy DC Generator can also automatically control the starting and stopping of a generator system, but has been succeeded by the DC Generator system option. 3. After the DC source has been added, select the Go To button. 4. In the Configuration table, set the Name and Description to identify the DC Source. 5. In the Configuration table, set the Voltage Source to the ADIO module voltage sensor reading that is monitoring the voltage of this DC source. Do the same for Breaker/Fuse Source (if applicable). 6.
Page 154: Ac Source Systems
12. AC source systems This section provides a brief overview of the components and functions of an AC source system. AC source systems are intended to be used by customers who need to model multiple AC sources for their system. An example might be a system that has a set of rectifier modules fed from AC mains, and a different set fed from a generator system. For customers with a single AC source, or even multiple sources such as mains and generator system which switch over automatically with a transfer switch, it is usually not necessary to model an AC source system. 12.1. Create an AC source system There is no AC source system on a new system controller. Creating an AC source system is done using the Create System wizard. There is no configuration required at the system level. You can also import a AC source system via a configuration file. The system controller supports multiple AC source systems. Multiple AC sources can be modeled within the same AC source system. Users can group AC sources together to best suit their specific use case. When first created, an AC source system is empty. AC sources must be added to give the system meaning. The system-wide voltage readings are Unknown when the system is first created. These values will be the average of all AC source voltages for each phase. To create an AC source system: 1. Go to Systems > Add or Remove Systems and select the Create System button to launch the Create System wizard.
Page 155: Map Rectifier Modules To An Ac Source
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 12 - AC source systems ◦ A Simple AC Source can be used to model an AC source with voltage readings for each phase. This source includes AC Fail and Urgent AC Fail alarms. ◦ A Generator is a specialized type of AC source which can automatically control the starting and stopping of a generator system with the use of a relay, based on conditions specified. ◦ A Legacy Generator can also automatically control the starting and stopping of a generator system, but has been succeeded by the Generator option. 5. Select the Phase for your AC Source. 6. On the Alarms page, select whether the AC Input Fail alarm should be enabled for this source. Select Yes or No. 7. On the Voltage Readings page, select the system from which the AC source will obtain its readings.
Page 156 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 12 - AC source systems Notice: The rectifier module mapping can also be changed one-by-one for each rectifier module, in the Systems > DC System > Inventory > Rectifiers > Phase Mapping table. Notice: The rectifier modules can also be assigned to a particular phase. This can be done through the System >...
Page 157: Cordex ® Cxps-Hss Hyperboost Converter System
® 13. Cordex CXPS-HSS Hyperboost Converter System ® This section provides a brief overview of the components and functions of a Cordex CXPS-HSS hyperboost converter system. ® 13.1. Introduction to Cordex CXPS-HSS Hyperboost Converter Systems ® A Cordex CXPS-HSS Hyperboost converter system takes a DC input voltage 48 volts and converts it to a different output voltage 58 volts. The system provides flexibility that allows you to maintain a single voltage battery system. Converter modules provide DC-DC power conversion (for example, from – 48 to –58 volts) to produce a consistent voltage source for equipment that is not compatible with the primary plant voltage. Converter modules can be used to create dual voltage capability in new systems or upgrades to existing DC plants. They provide tight voltage regulation for sensitive loads as well as galvanic isolation. ® Components of a Cordex CXPS-HSS Hyperboost System The system consists of a DC source, converter modules, and a load as shown in the following diagram. Converter modules should have dedicated fuse or circuit breaker positions on the main DC power system for protection and isolation.
Page 158: Configure Cordex ® Hp Hyperboost Converter Modules
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 13 - Cordex® CXPS-HSS Hyperboost Converter System The hyperboost system created will have a reasonable set of defaults and associated alarms. Optional converter descriptors, such as name, description, system number, and serial number, can be used to describe and organize your system. Newly discovered converter modules are automatically assigned to the hyperboost system. However if there is more than one hyperboost system, converter modules are grouped into Unassigned Modules, and then you can add them to the system manually. You can configure the converter module alarms associated with the system. You can enable or disable the alarms, change the priority, map relays to the alarms, and where applicable, modify the thresholds. To create a converter system: 1. Go to Systems > Add or Remove Systems. 2. Select Create Converter System. Name the system if required. 3. From the Select System Type dropdown list. Select Hyperboost System 48V-58V 4. Step through the rest of the wizard instructions. 5. Launch the Configure Hyperboost System wizard to configure the basic system settings and the system inventory.
Page 159: Configure The Loads
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 13 - Cordex® CXPS-HSS Hyperboost Converter System 1. Go to Systems > Converter System > Inventory > Shunts. You will see a list of shunts in the system. Add or remove shunts from this page. 2. Select the Go To button for the shunt you want to configure. 3. In the Configuration table, assign the shunt a name and description. We recommend that you assign the shunt a name that represents the actual shunt. For example you might name it Battery Shunt. 4. Select the Shunt Current Source. This is the current input on an ADIO module that takes a voltage reading across the shunt. 5. Enter the Range in Amps for the shunt. 6. Enter the Range in Millivolts for the shunt. 7. Enter the Offset Calibration for the shunt if the shunt reading error is too low or high. 13.5.
Page 160: Configure The Current Transducer Module
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 13 - Cordex® CXPS-HSS Hyperboost Converter System 13.6. Configure the current transducer module The system, by default does not contain any current transducer modules. You can add or remove current transducer modules as needed. To configure a current transducer module you need a voltage input on an ADIO module. To configure a current transducer module: 1. Go to the system where you want to add the transducer module and navigate to the inventory page. Go to Systems > Inventory > Other Transducers > Current Transducer. There will be a list of current transducer modules in the system. Add or remove them from this page. 2. Select the Go To button for the current transducer module you want to configure. 3. In the Configuration table assign the Current Transducer a name and a description. 4. Select the CT Current Source. This can be any voltage source. 5.
Page 161: Matrix C16™ High Density Connectorized Dc Distribution Breaker Panel
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 13 - Cordex® CXPS-HSS Hyperboost Converter System 13.8. Matrix C16™ High Density Connectorized DC Distribution Breaker Panel This section provides a brief overview of the components and functions of Matrix C16™ high density connectorized DC distribution breaker panel. 13.8.1. Introduction to the Matrix C16™ Distribution Breaker Panel The Matrix C16™ high density connectorized DC distribution breaker panel provides high reliability, high power, DC distribution in a compact 1RU form factor to maximize rack space for signal equipment. Traditional telecom breaker and fuse panels use terminal lugs for output connections and therefore require specialized technicians to add or change loads. The Matrix C16™ breaker panel uses locking plug-in connectors offering a significant improvement in ease of use and cost of installation. The 1RU configuration, with 400 amps of current capacity and 16 breaker positions, offers industry leading density. Accepting single-pole breakers rated up to 100 amps each, the Matrix C16™ breaker panel can support the majority of network loads within headends, central office, and hub sites. The internal buswork has been enlarged, adding 33 percent more total ampacity than our standard Matrix 300™ high density DC power distribution system. ® CXPS‑HSS 13.8.2. Matrix C16™ Distribution Breaker Panel in a Cordex Hyperboost System On the system controller, when connected via CAN bus and acquired, the Matrix C16™ high density ...
Page 162: Generator Systems
14. Generator systems This section provides an overview of the components and functions of the system controller's support for AC and DC generator systems. A generator system is a specialized type of AC or DC source which can automatically control the starting and stopping of a generator system with the use of a relay, based on start and stop conditions specified. By customizing the start and stop conditions, the user can adjust the generator system control for their specific situation. For example, start and stop conditions can be added which run the generator system based on a schedule in order to exercise the generator system. The generator system has a built in and configurable Minimum Runtime to protect the generator system from short start ups. If a stop condition causes the Call to Stop to be true, the control system will first wait for the generator system to run for the minimum runtime before it commands the generator system to stop. The generator system ensures stable operation with its configurable Equation Stability Delay. For example, while a start condition may become true, the Call to Start will evaluate all the enabled start conditions for the length of the Equation Stability Delay before it becomes true. This means that if a change in the dependent start or stop conditions is not stable for the configured time, it will not affect the generator system control. This effectively filters out sensor noise and further protects the generator system from frequent and short start up cycles. Several statistics are available to give insight into the historical behavior of the generator system. By default, the Startups in Time Period keeps track of the number of start ups in the last 24 hours. The Total Startups and Total Runtime are also recorded. In the event of hardware malfunction or misconfiguration, several alarms are supplied with the generator ...
Page 163: Create A Dc Generator System
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 14 - Generator systems 7. On the Alarms page, select whether the AC input fail alarm should be enabled for this source. Select Yes or No. 8. On the Voltage Readings page, select the system from where the AC source will obtain its readings. 9. Review your settings and select Next. 10. In the Results step, there will be an option to launch the Configure Off-Grid Settings wizard. Alternatively, this wizard can be found in the Status & Config page inside the Configuration table of the new AC generator system. 11. After the AC generator system has been added, select the Go To button. From here, the generator system can be configured. 14.2. Create a DC generator system To create a DC generator system: 1.
Page 164: Start And Stop Conditions
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 14 - Generator systems See Generator state (on page 167) to understand how the generator system control processes the Call to Start, Call to Stop, and Manual Generator Start and Manual Generator Stop button pushes. This section also describes what to do if the generator system state shows suspended because of a configuration error. See Alarms (on page 169) to configure the alarms in the event of an adversely functioning system. 7. Once fully configured, enable the Generator Control. Inside the Generator Control page and in the Generator Control table, select the Edit button of Generator Control to enable the automatic generator system on/off control to command the Generator Control Relay 14.4.
Page 165: Add Start And Stop Conditions
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 14 - Generator systems If there is no DC system, then no default start or stop conditions will be created. To add custom start and stop conditions, see Add start and stop conditions (on page 164). 14.4.2. Add start and stop conditions The user can add an unlimited number of start or stop conditions, and can remove the default start and stop conditions if desired. 1. From within the Generator Control page, select the Add Start Condition or Add Stop Condition button. 2. The wizard will guide you through all the steps required to add a start or stop condition. After completing the wizard, no further configuration is needed for that start or stop condition. Notice: Start conditions and stop conditions must be given a name. This name cannot have spaces or special characters, as it is used to automatically write the Start Equation or Stop Equation.
Page 166: Example: Start And Stop The Generator System On A Schedule
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 14 - Generator systems 14.4.5. Example: Start and stop the generator system on a schedule Scheduled start ups and shutdowns can be useful in order to exercise a diesel or gas generator system. Sometimes more complex logic is needed for generator system control, and starting and stopping based on a schedule is an example of this. 1. Go to Controller > Programmability > Custom Data. 2. Select the Add Delay Timer button in the Timers table. 3. Select the Go To button in the new line item to edit the configuration. 4. Set the Name of the timer to Exercise Generator. 5. Set the Delay for the amount of time the generator system should run for when it is exercised. 6.
Page 167: Start And Stop Logic
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 14 - Generator systems 14.5. Start and stop logic In addition to the automatic on/off control, the generator system can be started and stopped manually with the Manual Generator Start and Manual Generator Stop buttons. The generator system cannot be manually started or stopped when the Generator State shows disabled or suspended. See Generator state (on page 167) for more details. The Equation Stability Delay sets the time that the Start or Stop Equations must hold their new value before the Call to Start or Call to Stop changes. 14.5.1.
Page 168: Generator State
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 14 - Generator systems The Call to Stop is based on the logical result of the Stop Equation, as true or false. For example, if a stop condition causes the Stop Equation to change from false to true, then the Call to Stop will begin counting down for the configured duration of the Equation Stability Delay. If the Stop Equation continues to evaluate as true through the whole stability delay, then the Call to Stop will become True. Otherwise, if the Stop Equation evaluates as false at any point during the stability delay, the count down will stop, and the Call to Stop will remain False. Notice: The Call to Stop will always be evaluating the stop conditions, even when the Generator Control is Disabled, so that the user can test the logic without starting the generator system.
Page 169 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 14 - Generator systems Notice: The Manual Generator Start button can be selected when the Generator State is Stopped and waiting for Call to Start to be true. The generator system cannot be manually started when the Generator State shows disabled or suspended. Notice: The Manual Generator Stop button can be selected when the Generator State is Running and waiting for generator to run for minimum runtime or Running and waiting for Call to Stop to be true.
Page 170: Alarms
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 14 - Generator systems 14.7. Alarms The generator system alarms are available in the Status & Config page. The following alarms are available to alert the user of adverse situations: • Generator Startup Frequency High: This alarm will activate when the Startups in Time Period exceeds its configured threshold during the given Statistics Time Period. This alarm could activate from a wide variety of adverse situations, such as low battery health, where the battery charge cycle becomes shorter as its health degrades. • Generator Running too Long: If this alarm is active, then the generator system has run longer than the threshold configured in the alarm's details page. The generator is still running because either the generator's Call to Stop is not True, or it has not exceeded its configured Minimum Runtime. • Generator Status Mismatch: The Generator Status Signal is detecting that the status of the generator system does not match what is expected. Either the generator system is running when ...
Page 171: Create A Legacy Ac Generator System
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 14 - Generator systems again immediately. In that case, an event message will be logged. Additionally, there is a Generator Running Too Long alarm that may be enabled to help alert the user to this situation. 14.8.1. Create a legacy AC generator system To create a legacy AC generator system: 1. If an AC source system does not already exist, create it by going to Systems > Add or Remove Systems and launch the Create System wizard. 2. Go to Systems > AC Source System > Inventory. 3.
Page 172: Configure Legacy Generator System Alarms
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 14 - Generator systems 3. Under Generator Control Signals select the Generator Control Relay and the Generator Status Signal Source. Select Next. Notice: The Generator Control Relay is mandatory as it is the relay that will be used to start and stop the generator system. This relay can also be driven by other features like alarms.
Page 173: Alpha ® Fxm Hp Ups Modules
® 15. Alpha FXM HP UPS Modules ® For the components and functions of Alpha FXM HP uninterruptible power supply (UPS) modules, ® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply Modules User Guide, User Guide ID: please see Alpha 0170022-J0. Page 172 0350058-J0 Rev AP...
Page 174: Thermal Systems
16. Thermal systems This section provides a brief overview of the components and functions of a thermal system. 16.1. Introduction A thermal system provides insight into a thermally controlled outdoor enclosure. It is intended to be used ® together with one or more FlexAir thermal controller modules. A thermal system enables activities such as logging system temperature measurements or monitoring fan speed, and holds various alarms related to an outdoor enclosure, such as unsuitable internal temperature alarms or fan failure alarms, if the thermal controller module has fans. 16.2. Create a thermal system To create a new thermal system: 1. Go to Systems > Add or Remove Systems and select the Create System button to launch the Create System wizard. 2. In the Create System wizard, in the dropdown list, choose to create an HVAC System, then select Done.
Page 175: Logging Temperatures
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 16 - Thermal systems 1. From the System menu, in one of the previously created and named thermal systems and select the Thermal Controllers page. 2. In the Modules Available for Assignment table, all the available thermal controller modules should appear. 3. Select Locate on a thermal controller module to activate flashing LEDs on the respective hardware. Repeat this procedure until you are able to identify which cabinet each module resides in. Once it is clear, select Assign on the modules which belong to the thermal system you are viewing. 4. Repeat this process for each thermal system until all thermal controller modules are assigned to a system. 16.4. Logging temperatures The thermal system obtains cabinet temperature data from the thermal controller modules inside the cabinet. Once the thermal system has access to the temperature data, it is automatically logged in the controller module's performance logs. The thermal system has a placeholder for an internal system temperature, an external system temperature, and three additional generic system temperatures, in the case that more than two measurements are desired to be logged. Each of these system temperatures can be custom named to suit specific needs. To configure the thermal system's cabinet temperature data: 1.
Page 176: Logging Fan Replacement Dates
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 16 - Thermal systems this button is not available when browsing through the system controller's LCD panel. It is only available through the web interface. 3. This entry can also be manually set by selecting the Edit button to allow customization of the value. When manually set, there is no record created in the Events & Alerts page. 16.6. Logging fan replacement dates The fan replacement dates can be logged to keep track of the fan usage. Note that recording the replacement date does not activate any sort of time-based replacement indicator or replacement schedule, it is simply an optional tool to keep track of the date it was replaced. 1. Go to Systems > Thermal System > Thermal Controllers and select the respective thermal controller module. 2. Inside the Fans table, select the Go To button to view the table for a single fan. Once viewing a single fan's table, select the Log Fan Replacement button at the top of the table. This will automatically set the date to today's date, and will additionally create a record in the Events & Alerts page.
Page 177: Alarms Where Hardware Does Not Exist
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 16 - Thermal systems For most thermal system alarms, the respective module alert will appear in the Active Module Alerts table. This will help identify which thermal controller module is responsible for activating the system alarm. If the alarm was a Fan Fail alarm, the alert will also identify which fan on the thermal controller module has failed. 16.7.3. Alarms where hardware does not exist There is no concern if alarms exist in the software for hardware that does not exist. For example, if a cabinet is not configured with a filter, the Filter Replacement Required alarm will never activate. Page 176 0350058-J0 Rev AP...
Page 178: Environment Manager Systems
17. Environment manager systems This section provides a brief overview of the components and functions of an Environment Manager. 17.1. Introduction An environment manager provides cooling control to systems with fans and air conditioner units that can be commanded with relay control. During creation, the environment manager can be configured to control between one to 10 fans and air conditioner units. After system creation the number of fans and air conditioner units cannot be changed. 17.2. Create an environment manager To create a new environment manager: 1. Go to Systems > Add or Remove Systems and select the Create System button to launch the Create System wizard. 2. In the Create System wizard, in the dropdown list, select HVAC System, then select Done. 3.
Page 179: Configuration
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 17 - Environment manager systems Figure 17-1 Environment manager cooling modes 17.4. Configuration For an environment manager system to be fully functional, the following entries must be configured. To view the configuration for the system, go to Systems→ Env. Manager→ Configure System. In the Configuration table: • Internal Temperature Source and External Temperature Source: Select temperature probes that are wired to the internal and external areas of the system. 'Internal' refers to the area which is being cooled, while 'external' refers to the area outside of this. • Temperature Deviation Value: This value acts as a hysteresis. When the system changes from Economy Cooling mode to Air Conditioning mode, it keeps track of the external temperature and saves it as its reference temperature. For the system to revert to Economy Cooling mode, in Page 178 0350058-J0 Rev AP...
Page 180 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 17 - Environment manager systems addition to the internal temperature having to be below the Economy Cooling Mode Temperature Threshold, the external temperature must be lower than the reference temperature by the amount specified in the Temperature Deviation Value. In the System Durations and Delays table: • Cooling Device Start Delay: This is the time required by each cooling device to start. Any time cooling devices should all be started, the environment manager system will wait this long between starting each device. The purpose is to stagger start up and reduce peak power consumption. • Cooling Device Stability Delay: This is the delay used by the system to ensure that the cooling devices are receiving a stable signal. This configuration is used to determine cooling device failure states; the device will only move into and out of failure state if the feedback signal is stable for longer than this configured delay. • Fan Start up Min. Duration: This is the time required by each fan to start. The system will wait this long during the fan's test state before checking for a feedback signal. The purpose of this delay ...
Page 181: Staff Comfort Mode
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 17 - Environment manager systems • Economy Cooling Fail Temperature Deviation: If the internal temperature rises to the point where the Air Conditioning Mode Temperature Threshold is crossed, but the external temperature is still relatively low, the Economy Cooling Fail alarm will activate. It is calculated by subtracting the external temperature from the Air Conditioning Mode Temperature Threshold when Air Conditioning mode is entered. If the difference is greater than the Economy Cooling Fail Temperature Deviation, it means that the fans were not able to adequately cool the area in spite of the low external temperature. • Main Fail Shutdown Duration: This is the delay before cooling devices are configured to turn on after the Main Fail alarm is cleared. During this delay, the system will be in Shutdown mode, and will then return to the previous mode it was in beforehand.
Page 182: Purge Mode
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 17 - Environment manager systems 17.6. Purge mode In Purge mode, all fans will run in an effort to remove the possibility of harmful gas in the internal working environment. Notice: Purge mode will not start when Testing mode is active. When the system leaves Testing mode, if the Digital Input Trigger Source or the Analog Input Trigger Source is active, Purge mode will begin at this time.
Page 183: Runtime Statistics
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 17 - Environment manager systems The energy consumption overview is available in the following menu: Systems > Env. Manager > System Functions > Energy Consumption. To configure the feature, select the Go To button on the row for a given cooling device and then find the Energy Consumption table. The Pulse Count can be obtained from a digital input or a voltage input, by configuring the Pulse Source or the Voltage Source respectively. If a Voltage Source is configured, the Voltage Threshold must also be configured. Each time a digital input is measured as active, or the voltage rises above the configured threshold, the Total Energy Consumption will increment by the amount configured in the Energy per Pulse. 17.9. Runtime statistics The environment manager is able to keep track of the runtime statistics (duration and percent time ...
Page 184: Fan Configuration
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 17 - Environment manager systems digital feedback signal source is set but the signal is inactive, or if the fan's revolutions per minute (RPM) is a valid number but is less than the fan minimum speed. • Not Available: The fan was tested but the environment manager did not receive a feedback signal. The fan will remain in the Not Available state until the system controller is restarted and this fan is tested again. • Suspended - Device Not Configured: The Control Relay entry and both Digital Input Source and Analog Input Source entiries in the Configuration table have not been set. Until a relay is selected and either the Digital Input Source or Analog Input Source are set, the fan will not run and will stay in this state. The following diagram describes the movement between states. Figure 17-2 Fan states 17.10.2.
Page 185: Air Conditioner Units
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 17 - Environment manager systems • Control Relay: The relay that turns the fan on and off. If this entry is not set, the fan State will be Suspended - Device Not Configured. • Turn on Temp in Economy Cooling and Turn off Temp in Economy Cooling: The respective temperatures that this fan will turn on and off at when the system is in Economy Cooling mode. For the fan to function properly, the turn on temperature must be greater than the value chosen for the turn off temperature so that these two entries create an effective hysteresis. • A configured Fan Speed or Digital Input Source. At least one of these must be configured to provide feedback to the environment manager system to let it know if the fan is running or not. If neither of these are configured, the State will go to Not Available after it is tested on system controller start up. This feedback is also used to activate the Fan Fault alarm, which will activate if ...
Page 186: Air Conditioner Unit Configuration
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 17 - Environment manager systems • Fault: The air conditioner unit is commanded to run, but the feedback signal has been lost for longer than the configured Cooling Device Stability Delay. This happens when the Digital Input Source is set but the signal is inactive. • Not Available: The air conditioner unit was tested but the environment manager did not receive a feedback signal. The air conditioner unit will remain in the Not Available state until the system controller is restarted and this air conditioner unit is tested again. • Suspended - Device Not Configured: The Control Relay entry and the Digital Input Source entry in the Configuration table have not been set. Until a relay is chosen and a digital source is set, the air conditioner unit will not run and will stay in this state. The following diagram describes the movement between states. Figure 17-3 Air conditioner unit states 17.11.2. Air conditioner unit configuration For an air conditioner unit to be fully functional in an environment manager system, the following entries ...
Page 187: Air Conditioner Unit Cycling
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 17 - Environment manager systems • Control Relay: The relay that turns the air conditioner unit on and off. If this entry is not set, the air conditioner unit State will be Suspended - No Relay Mapped. • Digital Input Source: Used to determine if the air conditioner unit is running or not. If not configured, the State will change to Not Available after it is tested on system controller start up. This feedback is also used to activate the Air Conditioner Fail alarm, which will activate if the air conditioner unit is found to be not running for longer than the configured Cooling Device Stability Delay. This happens if the Digital Input Source is set but the signal is inactive. If this entry is not set, the air conditioner unit State will be Suspended - Device Not Configured. Notice: The Turn on Temp in Air Conditioning and Turn off Temp in Air Conditioning entries must be configured for each air conditioner unit when the environment manager system is created, and cannot be changed afterward due to air conditioner unit cycling.
Page 188: Alpha ® Dpx Distributed Power Transport System
® 18. Alpha DPX Distributed Power Transport System ® This section provides an overview of the Alpha DPX distributed power transport system, which provides the ability to power remote loads over a high voltage power line. Distributed power transport architecture enables use of a centralized power hub for backup, eliminating the need for AC utility or battery backup at the remote site. This reduces installation and operating expenses, and provides flexibility related to site selection for the installation of the remote communication equipment. ® 18.1. Introduction to Alpha DPX systems ® An Alpha DPX distributed power transport system is comprised of a 380VDC system and a fault managed system. Usually, a second 48VDC system is also required to power the local node. All of these systems can be created by running the DPX system creation wizard, described in the next section. The 380VDC system contains 380V rectifier modules which power the 380V input of the fault managed system. The 380VDC system is exactly like other DC systems supported on the system controller, so its functionality is not described here in detail. Please see the section on DC power systems in this manual for more information. The fault managed system is comprised of DPX 2kW fault managed power distribution modules with EnShield™ technology and DPX 1500W downconverters. The DPX fault managed power distribution modules provide fault tolerant 380V power across longer distances to the DPX downconverters at the remote nodes. The DPX fault managed power distribution modules communicate to the system controller via the CAN network. The DPX fault managed power distribution modules communicate to the DPX downconverters via the Power Line Communication (PLC) protocol which enables communication over the power line cables. The system controller does not directly communicate to the DPX downconverters, but instead receives information from the DPX downconverters via the DPX fault managed power distribution modules.
Page 189: Create An Alpha ® Dpx System
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 18 - Alpha® DPX Distributed Power Transport System ® 18.2. Create an Alpha DPX system All required subsystems of the DPX system necessary for remote load powering can be created at once. To do this: 1. Go to System > Add or Remove Systems and select the Create System button. 2. Choose Distributed Power Transport System from the dropdown menu. Select Done. 3. Choose to create the Fault Managed System and answer Yes or No if the system will contain a second 48VDC system to power the local node. Select Next. 4. Optionally give each power system a name. Select Next. 5.
Page 190 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 18 - Alpha® DPX Distributed Power Transport System Note that in the DPX system, the concept of a load is intended to encapsulate everything that is powered by the output of the DPX downconverter. In most cases this will include a DPX load disconnect box plus one or more radios or other electrical equipment. By default, at the creation of the DPX system (or at the time of acquiring a new DPX downconverter in the system), one load is created per DPX downconverter. However, this does not signify that the DPX downconverter can only power one remote device. It is intended, however, that everything past the output of the DPX downconverter is modeled by this load entity on the system controller. So, the load itself may be comprised of multiple devices. It is recommended to name the loads in descriptive ways so that this meaning is clear. There are also extra Downstream Equipment text fields provided within the load page to allow the users to name any subcomponents of the load for additional clarity. This can be done by editing the text fields directly, or by running the Add Labels for Downstream Equipment wizard, described in the following section. It is also possible that the outputs of multiple DPX downconverters will be wired together at the DPX load disconnect box in order to power larger loads. This may also be modeled on the system controller by configuring two or more DPX downconverters to point at the same load. This can be done manually by editing which load each DPX downconverter output is pointing to, or by running the Configure Downconverter to Load Mappings wizard, described in the following section. ® 18.3.2.1. Configuring and grouping Alpha DPX Downconverter loads Loads may be configured manually by editing the fields of each load, on the FM System >...
Page 191: Powering On And Off Devices
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 18 - Alpha® DPX Distributed Power Transport System the Power Flow diagrams) to give the load a unique and descriptive name. In naming the load it should also be kept in mind that the load concept is intended to represent everything powered by the DPX downconverter output. After naming the loads, select Next. 5. The final step is the mapping step, where the DPX downconverters are listed, and the loads that each one powers should be selected to link them together. It is in this step that any grouping can be done, by linking two DPX 1500W downconverters to the same load. After matching the DPX downconverters with their loads, select Next. 6. In the results step, the number of loads added or removed will be listed. The linking of DPX downconverters with loads will also be shown. Any load which is not linked with a DPX downconverter will be removed from the system. 7. From the results step, the user can either select Done to end the wizard, or choose to run the Add Labels for Downstream Equipment wizard, described in the following section. 18.3.2.2. Labeling downstream equipment As described in previous sections, the concept of a load within the fault managed system is intended to represent everything powered by the output of the DPX downconverter. Therefore, it is quite likely that there will be multiple devices represented by each load. For this reason, extra text fields have been provided to help identify what each load contains. These fields may be edited directly on the FM System > Inventory > Loads > Specific Load page in the Downstream Equipment table, where five text fields are provided for this purpose. Alternatively, it may ...
Page 192 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 18 - Alpha® DPX Distributed Power Transport System The DPX downconverter outputs may also be powered on or off, using the buttons on each row of the DPX downconverter table at FM System > Inventory > Downconverters, or inside of each DPX downconverter's individual page on the Output table. When the DPX downconverter output is powered off, the DPX downconverter itself is still powered, and the high voltage power line is still powered. Communication to the DPX downconverter remains intact. Additionally, the loads may be powered on or off, using the buttons on each row of the load table at FM System > Inventory > Loads, or inside of each load's individual page. The buttons on the load table send the same command to the DPX downconverter as described in the previous paragraph, so the result is that the DPX downconverter output that is turned on or off. The DPX downconverter itself is still powered, and the high voltage power line is still powered. Communication to the DPX downconverter remains intact. Note that in the most common case where each DPX downconverter powers one load, there is no difference between using the on/off buttons on the load, or on the DPX downconverter output. However, in the case where DPX downconverter outputs have been wired together, the on/off command from the load will be sent to each DPX downconverter that is powering that load. In that case, the result will be that all DPX downconverters powering the load are shut down or powered up. 18.3.3.1. Powering on and off grouped loads If loads are grouped, there are special considerations for using the on and off buttons. As previously described, the on/off buttons on the load will shut down or power up all associated DPX downconverters, so it is recommended to always use these buttons to shut down or power up the load. However, the on/off buttons are still available on the DPX downconverters and DPX fault managed power distribution modules, in case they are needed for some reason. An example might be if the load is light, although grouped and therefore capable of higher capacities. In that case, a single DPX fault managed ...
Page 193 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 18 - Alpha® DPX Distributed Power Transport System raised. However, the timing will be as close as possible, unlike manually using the separate buttons on the DPX downconverters. If the load is grouped, even if it is desired to shut down the power over the power line from the DPX fault managed power distribution module, the buttons on the load could be used first to shut down the output of all DPX downconverters powering the load. After that, the buttons on the DPX fault managed power distribution module can be used to shut down the power and communication over the power line. Page 192 0350058-J0 Rev AP...
Page 194: Standalone Battery Systems
19. Standalone battery systems This section provides a brief overview of the components and functions of an Standalone Battery System. 19.1. Introduction A standalone battery system provides monitoring to a single or multiple battery modules. During the creation, the standalone battery system can be configured based on the controller current supported battery chemistry type and voltage. 19.2. Create a standalone battery system Creating a standalone battery is done using the Create System wizard. Either a single DC system or multiple standalone batteries with the same battery chemistry and voltage are supported, so if a DC system already exists on the system controller, the system controller will prevent the creation of a standalone battery system and vice versa. Additionally, when a standalone battery system already exists, the system controller will prevent creating a standalone battery system with different chemistry and voltage than the standalone battery system that is already created. 1. Go to System > Add or Remove Systems and select the Create System button to launch the Create System wizard. 2. In the Create System wizard, in the dropdown list, select Standalone Battery System, then select Done.
Page 195 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 19 - Standalone battery systems ® 1. Connect a Cordex HP protocol bridge peripheral on the CAN bus. Ensure the protocol bridge is configured and the third-party lithium-ion battery modules are connected to the protocol bridge peripheral. ® 2. The third-party lithium-ion battery modules connected via the Cordex HP protocol bridge peripherals will begin to appear in the Third-party Li-ion Battery Modules table. If the battery ® modules do not appear, the Cordex HP protocol bridges may not be assigned to the battery system. If this is the case, use the Configure Third-party Li-ion Battery wizard to manually ® assign the appropriate Cordex HP protocol bridge peripherals to the battery system. 3. By selecting the details button for a given battery module, the name and description can be set if desired; this can be helpful to record the battery replacement date, for example. Page 194 0350058-J0 Rev AP...
Page 196: System Controller Redundancy
20. System controller redundancy For information on the system controller redundancy function, please see the System Controller Redundancy Integration Guide (0350142-J0). 0350058-J0 Rev AP Page 195...
Page 197: Power Flow
21. Power flow This section provides an overview of the Power Flow feature. 21.1. Introduction to power flow Power Flow is only available via the web interface of the system controller. From the main dashboard, it displays live information about the power system and its inventory items, as well the relationships and the flow of power between them. Power Flow is intended to be a single point for monitoring and troubleshooting the system. Key information and alarms are shown and you can use power flow to quickly drill down and investigate any alarms. A Power Flow for a DC System as shown in the following figure. Figure 21-1 Power flow for a DC system 21.2. Access power flow Power flow can be accessed through the menu bar in the web interface. If a system that is supported by power flow has been created, the Power Flow for that system will automatically appear in the menu when the Power Flow menu item is selected. ® Notice: Version 6.20 and later, power flow supports DC, Alpha AMPS HP2 inverter, distribution, and line power systems.
Page 198: Use Power Flow Configuration Suggestions
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 21 - Power flow 21.2.2. Use power flow configuration suggestions Power flow can detect a missing configuration from the system’s inventory. In such instances, a special node will appear to allow quick configuration of the system. Selecting the node will bring up a dialog to set the missing configuration. Figure 21-2 Power flow configuration suggestions This feature can be disabled under Controller > Settings > User Interface > Power Flow Configuration Suggestions. 21.2.3. Configure the default power flow If your site has multiple systems supported by Power Flow, you can configure a default. The chosen Power Flow will display whenever you select Power Flow in the menu. To set or change the default Power Flow, go to Controller > Settings > User Interface and set the Default Power Flow field.
Page 199: System Controller Power Flow
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 21 - Power flow Figure 21-3 Interacting with power flow The controls are located alongside the Help button in the top left corner of the power flow. The Expand All button lets you immediately view all the details of the power flow by showing all fields and alarms. The Collapse All button returns the diagram to the compact status summary state. 21.4. System controller power flow The system controller Power Flow presents an overview on the systems configured on the site and the flow of power between them. From here you can go to the Power Flow of individual systems by selecting that system’s icon. Grayed out Inventory items are there to help draw a more complete picture, or can be placeholders for future systems. Page 198 0350058-J0 Rev AP...
Page 200: Power Flow For Systems Managed By Different System Controllers
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 21 - Power flow Figure 21-4 system controller power flow 21.5. Power flow for systems managed by different system controllers For systems that are managed by different system controllers but are electrically connected, Data Sharing can be used together with the Controller Power Flow to visually see the flow of power between the two systems. ® Notice: In system controller software version 6.20 and later, DC and Alpha AMPS HP2 inverter systems can be shared and shown on the Controller Power Flow. Figure 21-5 Using data sharing to create power flow across different system controllers 0350058-J0 Rev AP Page 199...
Page 201 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 21 - Power flow Components presented on Power Flow that are managed by a different system controller will have a reference to the Data Subscription from where they originate. Selecting these references will navigate to the user interface of the managing system controller. Page 200 0350058-J0 Rev AP...
Page 202: Maintaining The System
22. Maintaining the system When maintaining your system always check for known issues within the read me file that ships with your software. This section of the document covers the following: • Rectifier module maintenance ® • Inverter and Alpha T2S inverter controller module maintenance • Line power system maintenance • Batteries and battery maintenance • LVD maintenance 22.1. Rectifier module maintenance This section covers the following: rectifier module alarms, rediscovering CAN devices, and inserting unassigned modules. 22.1.1. Rectifier module alarms Possible problems with rectifier modules are indicated by either a Rectifier Minor or Rectifier Fail alarm. These alarms are activated if one or more rectifier modules have active alerts. Individual devices that are normally controlled as a group, such as rectifier modules, have alerts instead of alarms. Go to the Troubleshooting section for more detailed information on rectifier alarms and alerts. 22.1.2. Insert unassigned modules To assign rectifier modules: 1.
Page 203: Maintenance Bypass
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 22 - Maintaining the system Change the system configuration Once the system has been created, most of the system configuration cannot be changed. The number of phases, number of DC groups, and number of AC groups cannot be changed. If any of these values are incorrect the inverter system must be re-commissioned and all inverter modules unplugged. Add or remove inverter modules If more inverter modules are needed to increase capacity, the Add Inverters wizard guides users through this process. Notice: To ensure the inverter system is configured correctly, it is necessary to use these wizards to add or remove inverter modules from the system. This ensures that the correct number of inverter modules, and the correct number of redundant modules in each phase.
Page 204: Replace The Fan
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 22 - Maintaining the system 22.2.2.1. Using manual DC priority It is possible to manually instruct the inverter modules to take some amount of power from DC. This can be useful for testing or to manually reduce the AC input power during peak periods. When both Manual DC Priority and AC Input Power Limit are enabled, the feature with the higher resultant Desired DC Input Power will take priority. To use Manual DC Priority: 1. Go to Systems > Inverter System > System Functions > Manual DC Priority. 2. From the Manual DC Priority table, select the Edit button. 3.
Page 205: Alarms And Alerts
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 22 - Maintaining the system 1. Go to Systems > Inverter System > Inventory > Inverters > Status. This view shows all inverter modules within the system in a table view. One column within the table displays the number of active alerts. Find an inverter module with an alert and select the Locate button. This will cause the LEDs on the front panel of the inverter module to flash for two seconds. 2. You can also select the Go To button of the inverter module. This view shows the bay ID, shelf ID, and slot ID of the inverter module in the Inverter Mapping table. Normally this information is populated during system commissioning, but it can also be changed here in case it is incorrect or was not initially set. Notice: If these values have been set, use them to physically locate the inverter module. If the values have not been set or appear to be incorrect, you can use the Locate button to find the inverter module and set the bay ID, shelf ID, and slot ID as required.
Page 206: Shelf Layout
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 22 - Maintaining the system 6. Follow the wizard instructions to recommission the system. 7. When completed, select the Add Inverters button to launch the add inverter wizard and add all the inverter modules to the system. You can also launch this wizard from Systems > Inverter System > Inventory > Inverters > Status. ® The Alpha T2S inverter system has been replaced, and the inverter system has no active alarms. 22.2.7. Shelf layout Shelf layout is only available via the web interface. When the inverter modules have been configured with bay ID, shelf ID, and slot ID, the Shelf Layout page displays a physical view of the inverter modules, the alert status and the output power of each inverter module. The text that shows the output power is a link that opens a new page to display the inverter module details. ® For inverter systems that use four Alpha T2S inverter system and TSI Universal Synchronization (TUS) modules; TSI Universal Synchronization (TUS) modules will display in the Shelf Layout page, but because they do not have bay ID, shelf ID, or slot ID they are only displayed in the table. 22.3. Line power system maintenance This section covers line power system maintenance including: replacing line power modules, and turning ...
Page 207: Battery Maintenance
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 22 - Maintaining the system 1. Go to Systems > Line Power System > Layout to identify the shelf and slot of the failed module. A module causing an alarm will be highlighted with a red border. If there is more than one module in alert it may be necessary to select the channel, then select the module details link to determine the cause of the failure. 2. Unplug the failed module and replace it with a new module. 3. Select the Forget All in Comms Lost button in order to clear the LP Module Comms Lost alarm. The new module is acquired and its channels are automatically assigned to the same load that the old module was assigned to. 22.4. Battery maintenance This section covers the following: battery alarms, charging batteries, and maintaining batteries. 22.4.1. Battery alarms To view the Battery Alarms menu go to Systems > DC System > Inventory > Battery. When the battery charge current exceeds the threshold, the Battery Charge Current High alarm is ...
Page 208: Charging Batteries
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 22 - Maintaining the system Also available in the battery Alarms table are the alarms related to System Functions related to the battery, such as temperature compensation, battery runtime, and battery health. The Battery on Discharge alarm will activate if the Battery Voltage is below the lowest battery string's Open Circuit Voltage and The Battery Current is below the Current Threshold for Discharging. The Battery on Discharge alarm will also activate if, for a duration of two minutes or more, the Battery Voltage is below the lowest battery string's Open Circuit Voltage and the Battery Current is at or below 0 amps. The alarm activates under this condition in an attempt to capture slowly discharging batteries in incorrectly configured systems. Notice: The Open Circuit Voltage value can be found in the Configuration table in the following page Systems >...
Page 209: Maintaining Batteries
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 22 - Maintaining the system Once the system voltage increases to the high voltage threshold, the system controller begins to absorption charge the batteries at the elevated absorption voltage for a period specified in the Absorption Charging table. This is done to ensure the Elevated Absorption Timeout is not effectively reduced by the time it takes to recharge the battery back to nominal system voltage. Elevated absorption charging can be terminated on the battery current to prevent over-charging of the battery. Elevated absorption will terminate when the battery current falls below the specified threshold. Elevated absorption charging can also be terminated or prevented from starting by setting the Terminate/ Disallow Elevated Absorption When True setting to a custom data condition. Upon initial activation of elevated absorption charging, the battery current is checked to see if it has fallen below the Elevated Absorption Termination Threshold. When the battery current falls below the threshold, and remains below the threshold for 30 seconds, the absorption charging continues at the nominal system voltage. Once the charging current is low and stable the system returns to Float mode. 22.4.3. Maintaining batteries To view the Battery Maintenance menus go to Systems > DC System > System Functions. There are three sub menus related to battery maintenance: Equalize and Boost, Battery Test and Battery Runtime &...
Page 210 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 22 - Maintaining the system Refer to the battery manufacturer’s recommendations. A Battery Test is used to verify the health of a lead acid battery. Battery Runtime & Health among other things, this menu provides information related to the battery's estimated State of Charge, estimated runtime in the event of AC mains loss, and estimated battery health. A battery runtime prediction is performed while the battery is supplying power to the load. The system controller collects data to estimate the time it will take the battery to be drained. If the battery estimation is enabled and the battery is sourcing current to the load, the estimated battery runtime if AC Mains is lost displays. During an AC outage or battery test, data is collected to calculate the estimated State of Charge and the estimated health of the battery. The accuracy of this data improves as the battery undergoes more discharge cycles. 22.4.3.1. Run a manual battery test Battery test parameters are found in Systems > DC System > System Functions > Battery Test. Note that you must have a battery defined in the DC system in order to have this menu item available under System Functions. To run a manual battery test, the DC System must be in Battery Conditioning mode.
Page 211 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 22 - Maintaining the system • The DC System mode should change to Test Discharging • The Time Remaining in BT should start counting down • The Last Battery Test Error Condition should have the value: None 22.4.3.2. Set up an automatic battery test In addition to the Manual Battery Test, you can set up an interval to schedule a regular battery test. Battery test parameters are found in Systems > DC System > System Functions > Battery Test. Note that you must have a battery defined in the DC system in order to have this menu item available under ...
Page 212: Battery Temperature Compensation
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 22 - Maintaining the system 1. Go to Systems > DC System > System Functions > Battery Test. 2. In the Configuration table set the Battery Test Termination Voltage to the voltage at which the battery test should stop. A lower battery test termination voltage gives more accurate test results, but also generates more wear on the battery. 3. In the Configuration table, set the Battery Test Timeout to the maximum time to run the battery test. 4. In the Configuration table set the Battery Test Termination State of Charge the State of Charge at which the battery test should stop. A lower battery test termination State of Charge gives more accurate test results, but also generates more wear on the battery. The termination State of ...
Page 213: Low Voltage Disconnect Maintenance
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 22 - Maintaining the system 22.5. Low voltage disconnect maintenance Low voltage disconnects (LVDs) are used to disconnect loads or the battery during low voltage conditions. When an LVD activates, the system displays an alarm and a message. There can be a deep discharge of the batteries during an AC fail. Discharging the battery to an extremely low voltage can cause damage to the load and to the battery. The LVD is used to disconnect the battery, or one or more loads during extremely low voltage conditions to avoid damage to the load or the battery. Once AC power returns, and the low voltage condition no longer exists, the LVD automatically reconnects the loads. Disconnects allow you to program a number of different disconnect or connect conditions. Creating multiple LVD controls provides the capability of load shedding, which means the least critical loads are disconnected first. Conditions that could trigger an LVD are as follows: • Disconnect at disconnect voltage threshold; connect at connect voltage threshold. • Disconnect at time after AC Fail; connect at connect voltage threshold. • Disconnect when battery State of Charge falls below a threshold; connect when State of Charge is five percent above the State of Charge threshold. Notice: If the LVD were to disconnect, the calculated State of Charge value displays as “- - -”.
Page 214: Maintaining The System Controller
23. Maintaining the system controller When maintaining your system controller always check for known issues within the read me file that ships with your software. This section covers the following: • Ethernet communications • Working with alarms • system controller maintenance • Working with logs • User account maintenance • File maintenance 23.1. Ethernet communications By default, the rear Ethernet port on the system controller is configured to acquire an IP address automatically, and the front Ethernet port is configured to use a static IP address of 10.10.10.201. The LCD panel can be used to view and configure the IP addresses that are being used on both Ethernet ports. To view or configure the IP addresses: 1. From the LCD panel main dashboard select Shortcut and then select Ethernet. 2. The LCD panel displays the IP address currently used on both Ethernet ports. 3. Select to highlight the row of the port you want to view or configure. 4. Select the arrow on the right-side of the screen and then LCD panel displays the menus: Status, IPv4 Address, IPv6 Addresses and Configuration. To change the IP address settings: 5.
Page 215: Connect Via The Web Interface
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller 8. When complete, select Finish and the changes are applied. 9. Select the back arrow, on the upper-left side of the screen twice and go back to the Ethernet screen to confirm the new settings. On the Ethernet screen, verify that the new IP address settings are in use. 23.1.1. Connect via the web interface To configure the IP addresses via the web interface: 1. From the main dashboard, go to Controller > Communication > Ethernet. 2. In the Ethernet table, select the Go To button on the row you want to configure. 3. In the Configuration table, select Change Network Configuration and follow the steps in the wizard. From the Ethernet table, view and verify the new IP address settings. Notice: If you change the IP address that you are using, you will need to enter the new IP address into your browser so that you can sign in again.
Page 216: Alerts
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller To view details of an active alarm select the Go To button on the right-side of the row in the Active Alarms table. This screen shows you the state of the alarm, time of activation, time of acknowledgment, priority, and the relay that is mapped to the alarm. To get troubleshooting information about the alarm, select the information icon beside the row that shows the alarm state. 23.2.2. Alerts Alerts are status information that is read from modules. An alert can only be Active or Inactive and has no user configuration. A list of all active alerts is viewable from the Active Alarms page on the web interface. To view the alerts on the LCD panel, select the active alarm area on the dashboard. The Alerts button will have a count of how many active alerts are present. Alerts can also be viewed on a module details view from the Modules page. Active alerts may mean that the modules are not properly configured, or in some cases may mean the module has failed. 23.2.3. Hints A hint is information about the system controller or a system that may help with how to configure the system controller, or indicate the system controller is in a particular state. The presence of a Hint does not necessarily indicate a problem. For example: • When the hint is about configuration, it can offer a suggestion that may be important for system operation. Example: when battery current is not configured. • When the hint is about status, it can act as a reminder. Example: the system is operating normally and temperature compensation may be changing the system voltage. Hints can be hidden and shown depending on whether they are relevant for the configuration. To view the details of a hint, go to Alarms > Active Alarms and select the pencil icon beside the hint to be viewed in the Hints table. This details view will provide useful information about why the hint is being ...
Page 217: Alarm Cut-Off (Alco)
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller 3. Select the Hide Hint button. A pop-up will appear indicating that the hint will disappear and not appear again until something changes related to the hint, or if the Show All Hidden Hints button is selected. Select Yes. The hint is now removed from the table. 4. To view all hidden hints again, select the Show All Hidden Hints button on the Hints table. It is possible to hide all hints in the table by selecting the Hide All Hints button. 23.2.4. Alarm cut-off (ALCO) The Alarm Cut-off (ALCO) button is used to silence the speaker (if installed) while technicians are investigating and troubleshooting an active alarm. ALCO can also be configured to deactivate alarm relays. ALCO functionality is configured via Settings > Alarm Cut-Off & Global Settings. ALCO can be configured to either: •...
Page 218: Alarm Summary Relays
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller 23.2.6. Alarm summary relays There are three alarm summary relays that can be configured on the system controller. These relays are connected to external monitoring equipment which provides a notification when the system controller enters an alarm state. • Controller critical relay • Controller major relay • Controller minor relay To view them, go to Alarms > Settings > Alarm Summary Relay. The relay mapped to the Controller Critical Relay is active whenever one or more critical alarms are active. Controller Major Relay, Controller Minor Relay, and Controller Warning Relay work in the same way. 23.2.7. Create user alarms The system controller has a set of default standard alarms that are associated with a system or an ...
Page 219: System Controller Maintenance
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller ◦ A threshold alarm allows you select from ADIO module voltage and temperature inputs, current readings from shunts or DC current transformers (DCCTs) and any status count data about rectifier modules or converter modules. ◦ A digital alarm allows you to select digital inputs on any ADIO modules. 6. Set the priority and relay. If you want to set a severity value for the SNMP trap, use the Parameter 1 field. 7. If you are configuring a digital alarm, this is all that is required. If you are configuring a threshold alarm, continue as described below. 8. Select the type of threshold alarm from the Alarm When Value field. ◦ Selecting Above turns this alarm into a high threshold alarm. ◦ Selecting Below turns this alarm into a low threshold alarm. 9. Set the threshold. For a high threshold alarm to activate, the source value must be greater than this value. For a low threshold alarm to activate, the source value must be less than this value. 10. Set the hysteresis. The hysteresis is important when using an alarm input source that may be noisy or fluctuate periodically. Be sure to set the hysteresis large enough to avoid false alarms, but not too large to prevent the alarm from clearing properly. The new alarm has been configured. Whenever possible, test to ensure that new alarm operates as expected. 23.3. System controller maintenance 23.3.1. Restart the system controller You can perform a restart via the web interface or the LCD panel. This first procedure covers restarting ...
Page 220: Restart The System Controller Via The Lcd Panel
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller 23.3.2. Restart the system controller via the LCD panel Notice: Ensure that the system controller software or operating system software is not being updated. To restart the system controller via the LCD panel: 1. From the main dashboard of the system controller, select Shortcuts, then select Restart. 2. Select the Execute button to confirm. The front screen blacks out, and the LED status lights cycle until the restart is complete. Once the restart ...
Page 221: Change The Language For The Lcd Panel
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller To set the date and time: 1. Go to Controller > Settings > Time & Date. In the Time & Date table, select the Edit button on the Time Zone row. 2. From the Time Zone dropdown menu, select your time zone, and then select Save. 3. If setting the time manually, select the Edit button on the Current Time and Date row. Use the date/time picker to change the date and time. 4. If setting the time and date with the local browser select Synchronize Time and Date to Web Browser. This reads the time from the browser and sends it to the system controller.
Page 222 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller Notice: Use of this feature must be approached with caution as it may result in undesired consequences: • Editing the strings requires familiarity with a spreadsheet program in order to correctly import the file and save the file with UTF-8 encoding. •...
Page 223: Change The Web Session Language
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller 23.3.8. Change the web session language To support situations where users want different language options, you can change the language used for a specific sign in session. Most corporate security policies ban the storage of browser cookies, which means that the browser will not remember your selection from sign in to sign in so you need to select your web session language each time you sign in. Notice: Without cookie support, if you force a refresh (F5 for most browsers), the browser will not remember the language selection and you will need to change the web session language again. To change the web session language: 1.
Page 224: Data Sharing
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller Notice: The values in this table will appear on the different dashboards in the order they appear in this table (for example, Dashboard Value 1, then Dashboard Value 2, ...). To change the order, set the fields in this table in the desired order. 4.
Page 225: Maintenance Mode
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller ◦ Published Systems: Select the Edit button next to one of the published values Select the system to be shared with other system controllers, then select Save. 2. This process can be repeated to share multiple data points or systems with other system controllers. After performing the above procedure, other system controllers will be able to subscribe to this system controller to receive data from it. 23.3.11.2. Data subscriptions Data Subscriptions are a way for users to read and use Published Data and Systems from other system controllers. To configure a Data Subscription: 1. Go to Controller > Communication > Data Sharing > Data Subscriptions. 2.
Page 226: System Use Notification
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller Maintenance mode also provides an option to Inhibit Alarm Summary Relays During Maintenance. If a user chooses to enable this feature, any relays which are in use as alarm summary relays will be inhibited during maintenance. This allows a user to do maintenance which may cause alarms without the alarm summary relays being activated. Relays that are not mapped to alarm summary relays will not be affected and will behave as usual. One caveat is that if the same relay is mapped to both an alarm summary relay and the maintenance mode alarm itself, that particular relay will not be inhibited, as it is possible that external systems would be using this relay to determine whether the maintenance mode is active. While the system is not in maintenance mode, the Status of the feature will be Inactive. Users can have the maintenance mode triggered automatically, or they can start it manually by a button press. To use the automatic trigger, the Trigger Source must be mapped to a digital input, custom data value, or other Boolean system value. If maintenance mode is started automatically using this trigger, the status of the feature will be Started by Trigger Alternatively, the user can select Manually Start Maintenance Mode to start the mode manually. Maintenance mode must be stopped in the same way it was started. If it was started by trigger, Manually Stop Maintenance Mode will be disabled until the trigger is false and maintenance mode is once again Inactive. If maintenance mode is started manually via button press, the status will be Manually Started. Note that if maintenance mode is already started by the trigger, the button to start it manually will be disabled. Similarly, if maintenance mode is started manually, any changes to the trigger status while maintenance mode is Manually Started will be ignored until the mode has been manually stopped via button press.
Page 227 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller To enable or disable system use notifications: 1. Go to Controller > Settings > Notifications. 2. In the System Use Notification table, on the right-side of the System Use Notification line, select Edit button. 3. From the dropdown menu, set to Enabled (enabling the feature) or set to Disabled (disabling the feature) and select Save. 23.3.13.2. Set up system use notification This section describes how the user can setup the content of the system use notification. The administrator can configure the notification title and 10 content entries. This feature is only available to those with administrator or account manager privileges. To set up system use notifications: 1.
Page 228: Working With Logs
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller 23.4. Working with logs This section covers the following: • Events and alerts log • Battery activity log • Power outage log • Datalogs • Performance log 23.4.1. Events and alerts logs Figure 23-1 Events Log Events The Events log table keeps a record of changes to the state of the system to help with troubleshooting. The types of state changes that are logged include: • Alarm states • Configuration changes • Battery mode changes (for example, discharging) To view the Event log, go to Logs > Events & Alerts. Events are stored in a first in first out (FIFO) buffer holds up to 3000 events. Of the most recent events, ...
Page 229: Battery Activity Log
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller To export an Event log go to Logs > Events & Alerts, and select the Export button at the top of the Event table. Module alerts The Modules Alerts log table tracks what is happening on individual modules without interfering with Alarms or the Event log. 23.4.2. Battery activity log The Battery Activity log records the duration and change in capacity in amp hours (Ah) for every charge and discharge of a battery. If you have Battery Runtime & Heath enabled, the log will also record the change in State of Charge and State of Health. Because of the large quantity of information that can be collected for battery charges and discharges, a complete dataset can only to obtained by exporting the log. The following three figures provide examples of the data. When viewed on the LCD panel, the log shows time, activity type, duration and amp hours delivered. When viewed on the web interface, the log includes the battery ID, battery capacity, State of Charge, State of Health, and the activity results. When exported to a CSV file, the log includes the Peukert exponent, starting and ending voltages plus the minimum, maximum and average battery currents and temperatures. The battery log will hold up to 300 entries in a first in first out (FIFO) method. When viewing entries on the ...
Page 230: Power Outage Log
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller 23.4.3. Power outage log The Power Outage log records time and duration of every power outage to the system. If you have Battery Runtime & Heath enabled, you can refer to the battery log to determine the change in State of Charge and State of Health. When viewed on the LCD panel, the log shows start time, end time, and time and duration of each power outage. When viewed on the web interface, the log includes the system ID, start time, end time, and duration of each power outage. When exported to a CSV file, the log includes the system ID, start time, end time, and duration of each power outage. 23.4.4. Datalogs Datalogs allows users to record measurements (data signals) at set intervals over a period of time. The datalog uses the system controller sensors and calculated values as inputs. The system controller supports up to 10 datalogs, each of which may be recording up to 20 data signals. The interval between samples can be configured, as well as the number of samples collected. When the maximum number of samples have been collected, the newest sample replaces the oldest sample. Data capture can either be started and run continuously or an equation can be used to control data capture. Datalogs are saved to the file system when the system controller is reset by a user, as well as being automatically saved once every day. If power is lost to the system controller, there is potential for some data loss. If any data signals are not configured, a datalog will not start. If there is a Clock Error Alarm—which means that the date has not been set, a datalog will not start. If a datalog is running and a system controller reset occurs, the datalog will try to resume data collection on system controller start up. If there is data available, a Preview Chart displays up to 30 samples. If there are more than five data ...
Page 231 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller To create a datalog: 1. Go to Logs > Datalogs and select Add Datalog. Up to 10 datalogs can be created. 2. Select the Go To button of the new datalog. 3. From the Configuration table, select the Edit button to setup the following information: a. Name: The datalog name. b. Description: Describe the purpose or usage of the datalog. c. Number Of Samples To Capture: From 60 to 3600 samples. d. Sampling Method: Datalogs can be configured to either Sample at Fixed Time Intervals, or Sample on Trigger Data Signal Change in which case a new sample of all data signals will be ...
Page 232: Performance Logs
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller c. Field: Bring up the field picker and select the ADIO module input or other value you want to monitor. You cannot leave data signal fields unknown. You cannot select state or Boolean values for data signals. 6. Run the Start Capture command. If all of the Data Signals are not configured when the Start Capture button is pressed, the capture will still start, but an entry is made in the event log to indicate a Data Signal is not configured. You can configure the Datalog to run at certain times of day, or to stop after a certain time or number of samples, by configuring a Boolean Custom Data and then configuring Capture When True to use it. If you change the Data Signals, Sampling Method, Trigger Data Signal, Trigger Data Signal Deadband or Number Of Samples To Capture, that will make the old data is incompatible with the new data. The old data will be deleted when you run the Start Capture command.
Page 233: File Maintenance
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller If there is a clock error, indicating that the time and date is unknown, a Performance Log will not collect data. Notice: The performance log for the DC System Total Rectifier O/P Current has an additional table Top Hourly Averages that shows the top-three hourly averages and timestamps for the system total rectifier module output current. This table does not exist on any other performance log.
Page 234: File Maintenance From The Lcd Panel
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller 23.5.2. File maintenance from the LCD panel To enable more to be done with the LCD panel and USB storage devices, most of the file maintenance functions available via the web interface are available on the LCD panel. LCD panel file operations take place using the top-level or root directory of a File Allocation Table 32 (FAT32) formatted USB drive. File operations that are available on both the web interface and LCD panel are as follows: • Import and Export of configuration files. • Upgrade of the system controller software. • Upgrade of the system controller operating system. • Import and Export of license key files. • Upgrade of module software using ACAN files. • Downloading of event logs and module alerts. • Export Backup of the system controller software and configuration. File operations that are available only via the LCD panel: • Restore of the system controller software and configuration. File operations that are available only via the web interface: •...
Page 235: Upgrade The System Controller Software
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller 23.5.2.2. Software upgrade There are two ways to upgrade the system controller software: 1. On the LCD panel, go to Menu > Controller > Files & Upgrades > Software Upgrade. The Upgrade New Controller Software and Reboot command will allow you to upgrade the software using an appropriate upgrade file. 2. On the LCD panel, go to Shortcuts > Browse USB. You can upgrade the system controller software via an appropriate upgrade file that has been stored on a USB drive. The software upgrade takes several seconds. The system controller reboots automatically when complete. 23.5.2.3. Operating system upgrade On the LCD panel, go to Shortcuts > Browse USB. You can upgrade the system controller operating system via an appropriate upgrade file that has been stored on a USB drive.
Page 236: Export A Configuration File
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller Once complete, the Login page displays and you must sign back in to the system controller. After an upgrade, it is common to see a number of Event Log entries showing configuration fields being set. This is normal on an upgrade when the system needs to set up new features or options that have been added. 23.5.4. Export a configuration file There are three options when exporting a configuration file. Export Controller Clone: Is used to transfer the entire configuration. A common use for this type of export is to make a backup of the current settings. When using this export, almost all information is saved to the exported file. See the following note for an explanation of what is not included in the export file. Export System or ADIO: Is a way to copy a system or an ADIO module to another system controller. Only a single system or an ADIO module may be selected. If selecting system, any ADIO module ® referenced by that system is also exported. For example, if an Cordex HP L-ADIO smart peripheral ® is used for voltage measurements and Cordex HP 6i-ADIO smart peripheral is used for shunt measurements they are saved to the export file. Export Partial: Is used to select a specific set of information for export. This is commonly used for transferring user alarms, custom data, alarm thresholds or other configured data that may need to be common between system controllers. A partial export must be performed on a set of related configurations. The wizard allows you to select either a system controller, one or more system or ...
Page 237: Import A Configuration File
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller ◦ system controller description and location information (this is unique to each system controller) ◦ IP configuration (to avoid loss of Ethernet connectivity) ◦ Web server port configuration (to avoid loss of Ethernet connectivity) ◦ Line power channels (unique to line power modules) ◦...
Page 238 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller systems, custom data, timers, counters, datalogs are removed. Clone is also performed if a configuration file from a software version previous to software version 4.00 is uploaded. Copy system or ADIO module Copy system or ADIO module is performed when a file that has been exported using Export System or ADIO is uploaded. The system or ADIO module contained in the file is added to the system controller. If a system is being imported, the new system is created and added to the system controller under the System menu. If importing a DC system and a DC system already exists the import will fail because only one DC system is supported. It is necessary to first delete the existing DC system before doing the import. This also applies to converter systems. All other types of systems do not have this limitation. If importing an ADIO module, the ADIO module is added under the Modules page. After importing the ADIO module, use the Replace ADIO command to transfer the configuration of the imported ADIO module to an existing ADIO module. Partial import Partial import is performed when a file that has been exported using Export Partial is uploaded. The configuration contained in the file replaces that of any matching existing configuration settings. It is possible that the destination of the imported configuration cannot be automatically determined. For example, if configuration for a line power system is imported and there exists more than one line power system, the user will be required to select the which system should receive the configuration. Partial import can also be used to transfer custom data, counters and timers from one system controller to another. If the file contains configuration of more than one system, each system will be imported one at time until done. Importing may not always be fully successful. Configuration values that point to another value, such as ‘source’ values that point to voltage, current or temperature, may not exist or may be ambiguous. If this is the case, the value is ignored and an entry is made in the event log. It is then necessary to remap the ...
Page 239 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller To import settings: 1. From the main dashboard go to, Controller > Files & Upgrades > Configuration & Software Backup. 2. Select the Import button, select a file to import and select the Upload button. 3. If the configuration cannot be imported without ambiguity, there will be a dropdown list on Select System page to select the destination system or ADIO module. This only happens if trying to do a partial import. Select the destination system and select Next. 4. A page displaying an Settings to Import is shown. Review the summary and select Next to import. If the summary looks incorrect, you can close the wizard and try Import again to select another file. 5. Perform Replace ADIO if required. When this operation is done, the system controller gives special attention to the status of relays mapped to a disconnect. If, as a result of the replace operation, a disconnect relay will be shared with an alarm relay or if the state of a disconnect relay ...
Page 240: Configuration Restore Points
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller 23.5.6. Configuration restore points The Configuration Restore Point feature will automatically capture the configuration of the system controller daily (if anything has changed), providing automatic backups that can be used in situations where changes may have been made by mistake. This feature also enables you to: • Create a configuration restore point manually. This can be useful to keep a backup before a big configuration change, or to create a known good configuration that can be restored to at a later point. • Restore to a configuration restore point. This will restore the configuration of the system controller to the configuration it had when the configuration restore point was created. Configuration restore points can be found by going to Controller > Files & Upgrades > Configuration & Software Backup. On this page there are two tables related to configuration restore points: • Configuration Restore Point Information: This table provides general information about how the feature works, such as how many restore points will be kept, the frequency they are created, and which restore points will be deleted if the maximum is reached. • Configuration Restore Points: This table provides information about the actual restore points. Each row represents a restore point, and provides information about when it was created, a user- defined description, and if the specific restore point can be deleted or not.
Page 241: Export Diagnostic Information
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller A new configuration restore point has now been created, and can be used to restore a configuration of the system controller if necessary. 23.5.6.2. Restore to a configuration restore point If a configuration was changed by mistake, it is possible to undo those changes by restoring to a configuration restore point. To restore to a configuration restore point: 1. Go to Controller > Files & Upgrades > Configuration & Software Backup. 2. In the Configuration Restore Points table, select the details arrow beside the restore point you wish to restore to. 3. On the details page of the restore point, select Restore Configuration To This Point. 4. There will be three tables shown: Items To Be Added, Items To Be Removed, and Configuration Changes. These tables explain the changes you will see if the system controller ...
Page 242: License Key
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller 23.5.7.1. Export a diagnostic information package This package can be obtained in the following ways, from the LCD panel or the web interface. 1. From the dashboard of the LCD panel, go to Shortcuts > Export Diagnostic Information to launch a wizard that will generate save the package to a USB drive. 2. From the web interface, select the Accounts > Export Diagnostic Information on the top bar to launch a wizard that will generate the file and let you download the file to your computer. This wizard is also available from Controller > About > General. 23.5.8. License key Some features and functions on the system controller require a separate license key. Most system controllers have the correct license keys installed at the factory. If a system controller is purchased as a spare or is being re-purposed from a different type of system, it may be necessary to update the license key. License key operations available on both the web interface and LCD panel are as follows: • Import and Export of license key files •...
Page 243 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller The license key file is valid and Three things should happen: raises the level of at least one license key 1. The value or level of at least one license key in the Licenses table should change. You can check the event log to confirm which values changed. 2. If a temporary license was enabled, that temporary license is now disabled. This prevents the temporary license from expiring after a permanent license key has been uploaded. 3. If there were licensing alarms, they should have cleared. The license key file is valid but does No errors will be generated but no license key values will be changed not raise the level of any license either. It is not possible to downgrade a license key. Any license keys that ...
Page 244: Upload The Software Manual
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller 23.5.9. Upload the software manual The system controller software manual can be uploaded to the system controller so it is directly accessible via the web interface. The system controller can only contain one version of the software manual at a time. To upload the user manual: 1. Go to www.alpha.ca, and then download the HTML version of the software manual for system controller upload. 2. Go to Controller > Files & Upgrades > Software Manual. 3. Select Upload Software Manual, and then select a file to import. 4. Select Upload. It takes several minutes for the file to upload and install. When the upload is complete, a notification is displayed. 5. Select Account and Shortcuts dropdown menu on the top right-side of the browser window to confirm that the file is installed.
Page 245: Backup And Restore
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller the web interface it is downloaded to the PC. Depending on the amount of data to download, it may take several minutes to complete. This file can now be opened in a spreadsheet program for analysis. Notice: Sensitive data related to users and user permissions, passwords, and licensing is not included in the exported file. 23.5.11. Backup and restore A full backup of the system controller can be created using the backup feature. The created backup can then be used to restore to a known software version and configuration. The Backup command will make a copy of the software and configuration information for that version of application in a single backup file. This includes system controller-specific information such as IP addresses, usernames, and passwords. The Restore command provides the ability to take an existing backup file and restore the contents of that file into a system controller. All existing software and configuration information will be deleted and replaced by the contents of the backup file. The Backup and Restore feature is intended to be used to recover from severe errors. If a system controller is damaged and requires a replacement, then a backup file can be used to restore a new ...
Page 246 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller 1. Insert a USB drive into the system controller USB port. 2. Go to the Shortcuts menu and select the Backup shortcut. 3. After about a minute, the Backup is created and added to the USB drive. 23.5.11.3. Export system controller backup via scheduled action A Scheduled Action can be configured to automatically backup the system controller to a USB drive at configurable intervals. To automatically backup a system controller at configurable intervals using a USB drive: 1. Insert a USB drive into the system controller USB port. 2. On the web interface or LCD panel, go to Controller > Programmability > Scheduler. 3.
Page 247: User Account Maintenance
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller 4. Select the Execute button to start the restore. 5. After about a minute, the system controller restores to the backup file contents. 23.6. User account maintenance 23.6.1. Set up users and permissions Notice: These features are only available to those with administrator or account manager privileges. By default, the system controller has seven user accounts: one administrator, one account manager, and five operators. The Name field in these accounts is not editable. User accounts cannot be added or deleted, but they can be enabled or disabled. Within the Users & Security menu in the Users table, you can configure what privileges each user has when accessing the system or changing passwords.
Page 248: Disable Users
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller • Operator: Can modify all configurations, can change their own password. • Restricted Operator: Can modify configuration values, but cannot add or remove systems or inventory, can change their own password. • Guest: Can read any field, but can not configure any settings. To enable a user: 1. Go to Controller > Users & Security > Users. 2. From the Users table, select the Go To button on the operator1 line. 3. Optional: Edit the Description and select Save. 4. Optional: Edit the Alias and select Save. The alias field allows sign in names that a user is more familiar with. For example, if you set the operator1 alias to TL1, you can sign in to the operator1 account using the TL1 user name.
Page 249: Change The Default Password From The Web Interface
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller 4. Swipe with an upward motion on the touchscreen to scroll down to Users and Security and select to highlight it. 5. Select the arrow on the right-side and then select admin. 6. Select Change User Password. 7. Select the Execute button to modify the default and then select the check mark to save your changes. 23.6.6. Change the default password from the web interface This section describes how to change the default password on the web interface. To change the default password on the web interface: 1. From the main dashboard, go to Controller > Users & Security > Users. 2.
Page 250: Remote Configuration Lockout
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller When external software performs operations on the system controller, event log entries can be seen showing the machine user signing in, as well as which external software is performing the operations, and who initiated them. When the machine user is enabled, that authorization can be revoked by: 1. Go to Controller > Users & Security > Users 2. In the Machine Account Status table, select Disable Machine Account, and select Yes The external software will no longer be able to use the machine user to perform operations on the system controller. 23.6.9. Remote configuration lockout The Remote Configuration Lockout feature allows for a complete lockout of configuration changes from the web interface. When this feature is active, no user, regardless of permission level, will be able to change or modify the configuration via the web interface. Configuration changes will still be possible via the LCD panel. To enable this feature: 1. On the LCD panel, go to Maintenance > Remote Configuration Lockout. 2.
Page 251: Password Reset Using Security Questions
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller 1. On the OLED display panel, go to the menu by selecting the Select button. 2. Scroll down and select the RemCfg button. You will be shown a Lockout Overridden success confirmation message, and the configuration lockout will be overridden for the amount of time that has been configured. 23.6.10. Password reset using security questions The Password Reset Using Security Questions feature allows users to reset their password by answering the security questions that are configured on their account. This feature allows a quick recovery of access to an account in the case that the user forgot the password of the account. By default, this feature is disabled. When this feature is active, users can easily reset their password through the web interface or from the LCD panel. When this feature is enabled, users can set security questions and answers which will allow them to reset their password. Password complexity is configurable. See the section on Password options 23.6.10.1. Enabling or disabling password reset using security questions This section describes how to enable or disable the password reset using security questions. When the ...
Page 252 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller 5. Review the values and select Next. 6. Select Done to close the wizard. 23.6.10.3. Password reset from the web interface This section describes how to reset user passwords from the web interface. This feature requires the account security questions to be configured. To reset password from the web interface: 1. From the sign in screen, select Forgot Password? 2. Enter the username or alias of the account which requires a password reset, and then select Next. 3. Answer all three security questions correctly, and then select Next. 4. Enter the new password and confirm it by entering it again in the Confirm New Password field. Select Next. 5. Upon successful password reset, close the wizard and sign in using the new password. 23.6.10.4.
Page 253: Configure Password Options
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller To reset all security questions: 1. Go to Menu > Controller > Users & Security > Password Management. 2. From the Password Reset Summary table, select the Reset Security Questions. 3. Select Yes, security questions for all user accounts will be reset to default. 23.6.11. Configure password options The password options feature enhances the security of user account passwords on the system controller. By default, user account passwords are required to have a character limit ranging from 4 to 60 characters. To strengthen passwords, password options provide a range of customization options for user passwords. If there is any modification in the status of password options (from enabled to disabled or vice versa) then user accounts that have the user roles assigned as Administrator, Operator, and Account Manager will be prompted to change their password on the next succeeding sign in. The updated password must comply with the password options that are enabled. To configure password options, go to Controller > Users & Security > Password Management > Password Options table. There is flexibility to enable specific options based on security preferences. ...
Page 254: Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (Radius) Authentication
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller Notice: Sign in access to the default user accounts are unaffected when a remote authentication server is inaccessible. Notice: Remote authentication passwords are limited to 32 characters. Shared secrets and secret keys are limited to 52 characters. The User Roles Configuration fields are case-sensitive when matched against the values stored on the remote server.
Page 255: Terminal Access Controller Access Control System Plus (Tacacs+) Authentication
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller By default, the system controller expects the RADIUS server to return the user's authentication using Group Attribute ID 11 (Filter-ID). When a RADIUS response is received from the RADIUS server, the value of attribute Filter-ID contains a string Group Attribute Value that defines the user role. The system controller uses the User Role Configuration table to match the string received from the RADIUS server to authenticate the user. If the user’s Group Attribute Value matches one of the assigned user roles, the matching user privilege is granted. For example, if the received Filter-ID attribute has a value operator, the user has operator user role permission. If there are no match, the user is denied access. Upon a successful sign in, the encrypted user credentials are saved in the system controller’s cache. This can be used if there is a situation where the RADIUS server is unavailable. Notice: The user can pick any attribute supported by RADIUS to return the user role. The important thing is that the attribute ID used must match the attribute used to define the user's role in the RADIUS server's user configuration.
Page 256 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller The following are features for using TACACS+ authentication. • Encryption Protocol: Provides encrypted password authentication protocol (PAP), challenge- handshake authentication protocol (CHAP), or American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) authentication. • Encrypted TACACS+ Secret Key: Provides a securely encrypted, secret key which is not sent between the system controller and the TACACS+ server. The secret key must be set identically on both the system controller and the TACACS+ server. • Test TACACS+ Server Settings: Provides a check to determine if the basic TACACS+ configuration is set correctly. This feature additionally completes a trial authentication request to ensure it can contact the TACACS+ server. • Network: Operates on the transmission control protocol (TCP). Notice: The Test TACACS+ Server Settings feature cannot determine if the attribute name and group attribute values are spelled correctly since these are set on the TACACS+ server side.
Page 257: Flash Maintenance
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller • TACAS+ Encryption Protocol: The authentication method used by the system controller to encrypt TACACS+ packet bodies. The encryption protocol can be password authentication protocol (PAP), challenge-handshake authentication protocol (CHAP), or ASCII authentication. • TACACS+ Server Secret Key: The secret key stored on both the system controller and the TACACS+ server. Set this value by using the Set Shared Secret button. You can clear the configured shared secret by using the Clear Shared Secret button. Notice: TACACS+ credentials (user name, secret key, and password), the attribute name, and group attribute values must contain only printable ASCII characters. 23.8.
Page 258: Configure Https
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller “Trust” acknowledgment is required. Self-signed certificates allow you to secure a large number of system controllers using a self-managed domain name address for each system controller. Notice: Secure connection can only be achieved by the browser if a domain name is used (example, https://www.alpha.com).
Page 259: Figure 23-4 Example Certificate
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller Figure 23-4 Example certificate A completed installation of the private key and certificate file result in a valid response. Figure 23-5 Valid certificate An incomplete installation will result in an Invalid response. An incomplete installation (if only the key or the certificate is installed), will result in an incomplete response. If both the key and certificate have been uploaded, but there is a problem with either one of these the files, the status will also be Invalid. The system controller ensures secured storage of the private key to prevent unauthorized access to the file. 23.9.2.3. Enable HTTPS Once a valid Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) key and certificate have been uploaded, HTTPS can be enabled by editing the field called Web Connection Protocol. There are three choices available: Page 258 0350058-J0 Rev AP...
Page 260: Virtual Local Area Network (Vlan) Support
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller • HTTP Only: This is the default, the web server will only listen on the regular HTTP port. • Both HTTP and HTTPS: This means that the web server will listen on both the regular HTTP port (port 80) and the HTTPS port (port 443). Users can connect using either. If you connect via http:// this is not a secure access protocol. • HTTPS Only: This is the recommended setting for the most security. The web server will only listen and respond to requests on this port. Users must access the web server via a URL starting with https:// or they will be unable to connect. After any change to the Web Connection Protocol setting, the system controller must be restarted before the changes take effect. The Restart Required alarm will activate as a reminder. Attention: Enabling HTTPS means that every packet passed between the client, and the server is encrypted and then decrypted again on the other side.
Page 261: Using The System Controller As A Proxy Web Server
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller 1. Go to the Maintenance menu from the LCD panel dashboard. 2. Scroll down to the Test Relays row. 3. Select the relay symbol on the right hand side. A list of all relays is shown. 4. Select a relay to and select the arrow on the right hand side. A Test Relay action is shown at the top of the screen with the relay status underneath it. 5. Select the Test Relay action and select the arrow on the right hand side. If you are prompted to sign in, select the Login button and enter user credentials. 6. Select the Execute button to start the test. The relay will change state for one minute before reverting. 7. To stop the test or to restart the test, select the back arrow. 23.12. Using the system controller as a proxy web server For added security for Intelligent Distribution Products (IDP), the system controller can be used as a proxy server for logging in to the websites of the following products: ® ...
Page 262 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 23 - Maintaining the system controller Once an IDP device has been configured, it can be accessed by selecting the Launch Website button. This button will also be available on each row of the table at Controller > Communication > Website Proxies, and on the system controller Dashboard for quick access. The website of the IDP device will be opened full screen, but it is actually display in a frame within the system controller web interface. The user may return to the system controller web interface by selecting the browser back button, or selecting the frame arrows on the bottom right of the browser window. Please note that this feature has been implemented specifically for the IDP devices aforementioned. Although it may be possible to add IP addresses and credentials for other types of devices, this has not been tested and may not work properly. Notice: This is a HTTP-only proxy. Any other protocols used for accessing the device (such as SNMP) must still access directly, not through the system controller's IP address. 0350058-J0 Rev AP Page 261...
Page 263: Maintaining Modules
24. Maintaining modules When maintaining your modules always check for known issues within the read me file that ships with your software. This section of the document covers the following: • ADIO module configuration and maintenance • Module firmware upgrades 24.1. ADIO module maintenance To locate connected ADIO modules, go to Modules, in the CAN Modules table find the device you want to locate and then select Locate button. The LEDs on the selected ADIO module will flash. 24.1.1. Configure an ADIO module To configure an ADIO module: 1. To view status of inputs and outputs go to Modules and select an ADIO module. 2. To configure a digital input, select the Go To button for the selected digital input. Active when can be configured as Energized or Not Energized. 3. To configure a relay, select the Go To button for the selected relay. Normal position of the relay can be set to Energized or Not Energized. A relay can also be set to de-energize if communication is ...
Page 264: Calibrate Analog Inputs
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 24 - Maintaining modules 3. Select the Replace ADIO button and the wizard guides you through the process. 4. Select the Finish button to accept the change. The resulting table should have the new ADIO module in it along with all of the mappings and configuration from the old ADIO module. 5. Verify the ADIO module. Verify that the new ADIO module is reading the inputs correctly, and that any inventory items are reporting the correct values. For example, check that the load or battery current readings are correct. 24.1.3. Calibrate analog inputs Notice: Calibration is considered an expert user task. Users must be logged in with administrator privileges to perform this calibration. This section covers the calibration of analog inputs on the ADIO module including voltage, current, current ® ...
Page 265 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 24 - Maintaining modules Table 24-1 ADIO module input calibration modes (continued) Mode Description A Single-Point Calibration only changes the Calibration Offset value. It never changes the Calibration Slope value. Two-Point Calibration Use the Two-Point Calibration to update Calibration Offset and Calibration Slope based on two measured values (a low-point and a high-point). For a Two-Point Calibration, connect the ADIO module input to a stable voltage source that accurately generate values across the full range of the input sensor. Do not use a noisy or fluctuating input for calibration. Also, do not to try to generate an accurate millivolt signal on a device not intended to work in such a low range. You can perform calibration from the LCD panel as well. You must sign in with administrator privileges to see the Factory Calibration commands on the LCD panel. 24.1.3.1. Voltage input calibration Notice: Calibration is considered an expert user task. Users must be logged in with administrator privileges to perform this calibration.
Page 266 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 24 - Maintaining modules 24.1.3.2. Shunt input calibration Notice: Calibration is considered an expert user task. Users must be logged in with administrator privileges to perform this calibration. To calibrate an input correctly, you need hardware to generate and measure the input signal accurately. This topic covers how to do a Single-Point Calibration. If you need to do a Slope/Offset Calibration or a Two-Point Calibration, a factory calibration document should be written showing, step-by-step, how both the hardware and the software need to be used to perform an accurate calibration. To perform a single-point calibration on a shunt input: 1.
Page 267 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 24 - Maintaining modules 3. Select the Factory Calibration command to launch the wizard. 4. At the Select Type of Calibration step, select Single-Point Calibration. 5. With a digital voltmeter, measure the voltage across the input. 6. At the Single-Point Calibration step, enter the reading on the voltmeter into the Measured Value field. 7. Select Next to go to Apply Calibration. The wizard displays the old slope and offset and the new slope and offset. Before accepting these values, ensure that the slope is very close to 1.0 and the offset is no more than a few volts from 0.0. 8. Select Next to send the new offset to the ADIO module. 9. Verify that the newly Calibrated Value matches the digital voltmeter reading. Select Done to exit the wizard. 24.1.3.4. Temperature input calibration Notice: Calibration is considered an expert user task.
Page 268: Calibrate Shunts, Current Transducer Modules, And Temperature Probes
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 24 - Maintaining modules 24.1.4. Calibrate shunts, current transducer modules, and temperature probes This section covers the calibration of shunts, current transducer modules, and temperature probes that are connected to ADIO module inputs. 24.1.4.1. Shunt calibration Notice: Calibration is considered an expert user task. To calibrate a shunt correctly, you need hardware to generate and measure the input signal accurately. This topic covers how to do a Single-Point Calibration. If you need to do a Slope/Offset Calibration or a Two-Point Calibration, a factory calibration document should be written showing, step-by-step, how both the hardware and the software need to be used to perform an accurate calibration. A shunt Current reading is calculated as follows: ADIO Current Input Reading (mV ) Current (A) = ×...
Page 269 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 24 - Maintaining modules ADIO CT Input Reading (V ) Current (A) = × CT Range in Amps (A) + CT Offset (A) CT Range in Volts (V ) To perform a single-point calibration on a current transducer module: 1. Go to Systems > Inventory > Current Transducers and select one of the available current transducer modules by selecting the Go To button.
Page 270: Test Relays
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 24 - Maintaining modules 4. Measure the actual temperature at the probe. 5. Record the measured value: ____________ °F or °C. 6. Subtract the displayed value: ____________ °F or °C, from the web interface. 7. Calculate the new offset: _____________ °F or °C. Calculation offset = measured value - displayed value 8. Select the Edit button of the Offset field. Enter the new offset in degrees and select Save. 9. Verify that the Offset field was updated, and that the new displayed value matches the measured value. 24.1.5. Test relays To test relays: 1. Go to Modules and select the Go To button of the device to be tested. 2. In the Relays table, select the Test Relay button of the selected relay. 3. If the relay is in and energized state it will become de-energized for one minute. If it is de- energized, it will be energized during the test. To end the test early, select the Stop Test button. 4.
Page 271: Ground Fault Detection
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 24 - Maintaining modules 1. Go to Modules and select the Go To button on the device with Temperature Sensors. 2. In the Alarms table there is one alarm for each temperature sensor on the ADIO module. Select the Go To button to enable or disable the alarm for the required sensor. 3. Assign a relay or any other parameters as required. 24.1.8. Ground fault detection ® Ground fault detection is available on the Cordex HP HV-ADIO high voltage smart peripheral. ® 24.1.8.1. Cordex HP HV-ADIO Smart Peripheral ground fault detection ® The Cordex HP HV-ADIO high voltage smart peripheral has a ground fault detection (GFD) feature, under the Modules > HV-ADIO menu in the Configuration table, which can be enabled or disabled. It is disabled by default.
Page 272: Select The File To Upgrade
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 24 - Maintaining modules Upload a firmware file from the web interface To upgrade a module over the web interface the firmware file must be uploaded to the system controller first. 1. Go to the Modules menu. In the Firmware Files table, select the Upload Firmware File button. An Upload Firmware File dialog box displays. 2. Select Select File and choose the file to upload then select the Upload button. Once the file is uploaded, the dialog closes. The uploaded file is now visible in the Firmware Files table and available to upgrade a module. 24.2.3. Select the file to upgrade In the Firmware Upgrade table, there are buttons at the top to start or stop the firmware upgrade. These ...
Page 273: Upgrade The Module
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 24 - Maintaining modules 24.2.4. Upgrade the module Once a valid firmware file is uploaded and the File Info field displays Ready to Start, select Start Firmware Upgrade. As the upgrade progresses, the Firmware Upgrade table updates with information about the upgrade. The Last Upgrade Percent Complete counts up from 0 percent, and then Last Upgrade Remaining Modules counts down (if there is more than one module being upgraded). If there is more than one module being upgraded, the percent complete will show the total (100 percent will be reached once all modules are upgraded) instead of a per-module completion. The firmware upgrade can be stopped if necessary. If you select Stop Firmware Upgrade button the system controller finishes upgrading the current module so as not to leave it in a non-functional state. If multiple modules are queued, the next module will not be upgraded. If the upgrade fails on a module, the system controller stops the upgrade and will not attempt to continue on any further modules that have been queued. Once the upgrade is finished, the Last Upgrade Percent Complete displays 100%, and the Last Upgrade Status displays Succeeded.
Page 274: Using Custom Views, Data, Timers, Counters, Scheduler, And Custom Actions
25. Using custom views, data, timers, counters, scheduler, and custom actions This section covers the following: • Custom views • Custom data • Timers • Counters • Scheduler • Custom actions 25.1. Custom views The Custom Views feature allows you to create and customize a unique view. For example, a Custom View may be created to make a new dashboard view with its own unique components. Components for a new Dashboard View can include: • A pre-existing table from the system controller or connected systems. • A new custom table with status and configuration values. • A new custom table with inventory values. Components for a new Custom Data View can include: •...
Page 275 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 25 - Using custom views, data, timers, counters, scheduler, and custom actions Notice: Depending on the type of view you choose, not all the component options will be available. The Add Existing Table option allows you to add tables from the system controller or its connected systems. The Add Custom Table with Status and Configuration or Add Custom Table with Inventory will add a new row entry in the Components table. Notice: Components will not display in the order that they were added.
Page 276: Access And Configure The Default Custom Dashboard View
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 25 - Using custom views, data, timers, counters, scheduler, and custom actions 25.1.2.3. Add a custom table with inventory A Custom Table with Inventory allows a user to create a table which displays inventory values from the system controller. This table allows for smaller groupings of the same type of item. For example, a user may want to only view 10 custom data items from a list of over 100. To add inventory values to a table: 1. Select the Add Custom Table with Inventory button within the Components table to create a custom table. 2. Select the Go To button on the newly created table. 3. Select the Configure Custom Tables button to launch the configuration wizard. 4.
Page 277: Add An Existing Table To The Custom View
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 25 - Using custom views, data, timers, counters, scheduler, and custom actions To remove a table from the custom view: 1. In the Custom View, make note of the name of the table from the deleted system. 2. Go to Controller > Settings > User Interface. In the Custom Views table navigate into the Custom View associated with the issue. 3. In the Components table, locate the table name from the deleted system. 4. In the Actions column of the Components table, select Remove. Going back to the Custom View, the table will no longer be visible. 25.1.6. Add an existing table to the custom view Your custom view may reference a table from a system that has been deleted.
Page 278 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 25 - Using custom views, data, timers, counters, scheduler, and custom actions There are also fields to help troubleshoot and fix equations that are not parsing correctly: Custom Data Status, Error Position, Error Token and Expected Token. These fields provide hints to potential equation parsing errors. The result of the parsed equation can be displayed in three formats, as a numeric, Boolean (true or false), or as text. • The Result as Numeric may show a number with up to six decimal places, if the value is numeric. Results of a Boolean expression will show the conventional representation of True as 1.000000 and False as 0.000000. The number of decimal places and units shown can be set using the Numeric Units and Precision. • The Result as Boolean expresses the parsed equation as true or false. Any value greater than 0.000001 or less than -0.000001 is true. • The Result as Text uses the entries in the Text Mapping table to map the result as numeric or the result as Boolean to meaningful text. The custom data Equation field is constructed from a combination of operators, numbers, variables and ...
Page 279 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 25 - Using custom views, data, timers, counters, scheduler, and custom actions There are two kinds of variables: numeric and state. Numeric variables can be used for: • ADIO module voltage, shunt, and temperature Notice: When using any temperature value as a variable, the value shown in the Variables table may appear in units of Celsius or Fahrenheit depending on the selected language. However, when the variable is used in the custom data equation it will always be evaluated using the internal representation in units of Celsius.
Page 280 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 25 - Using custom views, data, timers, counters, scheduler, and custom actions A state variable compares the live value of a state field to up to four of its possible values. The possible values are called True If values since the state variable will evaluate to True if the state field matches any of the possible values. Notice: State variables will always evaluate to True or False. A state variable should always be used with a value that represents a state. Numeric values should not be used when creating a state variable.
Page 281: Figure 25-1 Text Mapping For A Custom Data Representing Air Conditioning Unit States
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 25 - Using custom views, data, timers, counters, scheduler, and custom actions On the details page of a row in the text mapping table, there are four entries: • Name: This is the name of the mapped text. It will appear as the custom data's Result as Text if it is the highest priority mapped text that evaluates to true. • Logic: The logical condition used to test if this text mapping is true. If the logic is set to equal-to, greater-than or less-than, it is tested against the Result as Numeric. If the logic is set to is-true or is-false, it is tested against the Result as Boolean. • Limit: The value used to test against an equal-to, greater-than or less-than logic condition. For equal-to logic, the Result as Numeric must be within ± 0.00001 of the limit to evaluate to true. The Limit has no effect for is-true or is-false logic. The number of decimal places and units shown can be set using the custom data's Numeric Units and Precision entry. • Priority: This is the evaluation priority of the mapped text. The name of the highest priority mapped text that evaluates to true is assigned to the Result as Text; priority 1 is highest, 6 is lowest. The following image shows an example of how the text mapping table might be configured for a custom data representing an air conditioner unit's state. In this example, the Result as Text will show as Off for any Result as Numeric value less than 0.5, and will show as Cooling when the Result as Numeric is ...
Page 282: Create Custom Data
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 25 - Using custom views, data, timers, counters, scheduler, and custom actions Once the text mapping is complete for the given custom data, it can be selected as one of the dashboard values for a system (configured from the User Interface Preferences menu) for quick viewing on the system controller LCD panel dashboard, or the web interface system summary. 25.2.2. Create custom data Creating custom data can be challenging, depending on the complexity of the equation required. The following section describes a basic work flow that applies to all custom data, followed by a more detailed work flow for how to create an equation with multiple variables. Finally, there are two examples provided: one for summing shunt readings for a load, and a second for creating a user alarm to detect if an air conditioning unit in a room is set too low. 25.2.3. Create custom data - basic workflow The basic workflow for custom data is the same, regardless of what kind custom data is being created. To create new custom data here is the basic work flow: 1. Create the new Custom Data. 2.
Page 283: Custom Data Examples
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 25 - Using custom views, data, timers, counters, scheduler, and custom actions Once a field is selected, the bottom area of the screen displays the name, value and additional information within the Help text. 8. If this is a state variable, also select up to four “True If” values. 9. Repeat steps 5 through 8 to create as many variables as required. 10. After all variables have been created, select the Edit button for the Equation field on the Configuration table. Enter the desired equation. 11. Verify that the Custom Data Status field shows Valid. If it does not, use the information provided to find and fix the error. The Error Position, Error Token and Expected Token may provide helpful information. If possible, test the equation to ensure it is providing the expected value. 25.2.5. Custom data examples The following two examples illustrate the process of using Custom Data for summing load shunt currents and detecting if interior air conditioning unit is set too low and creating a User Alarm. 25.2.6. Custom data - summing load shunts The following example shows how to create custom data that sums up three shunt currents, and maps ...
Page 284: Using Timers
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 25 - Using custom views, data, timers, counters, scheduler, and custom actions 4. Configure the alarm name, relay and any other information required. 5. In the User Alarm table, select the Edit button on the Source line, and then select the Custom Data created to detect if air conditioning unit is set too low. The User Alarm activates if the indoor temperature is too low as compared to the outdoor temperature. 25.3. Using timers Using the Timers feature you create two types of timers: a delay timer or an interval timer. • The Delay Timer can be used with Custom Data to produce a programmable delay when a certain event happens. • The Interval Timer can be used with Custom data to measure the time between two events. Notice: An event is defined as a Boolean expression that transitions from false to true or not unknown to true.
Page 285 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 25 - Using custom views, data, timers, counters, scheduler, and custom actions • Trigger Source: The field that represents the Trigger value. It is usually set to the result of a custom data. • Reset Source: An optional field that represents the Reset value. It is usually set to the result of a custom data. There are also fields to describe the state of the Delay Timer: • Output: This value will be true when the timer is on and the delay is active. • Delay Time Remaining: The time remaining in the delay. For custom data calculations this value is measured in seconds. For example, a value shown as '1m 3s' will be considered as 63 seconds in the equation. • Trigger: The value of the timer trigger. When this value goes from false to true, the delay timer starts and the output goes true as long as the Reset value is false. • Reset: The value of the timer reset. When this value is true, the timer output will be false. The Reinitialize Timer button can be used if the timer configuration has been changed while the timer is active. Notice: It is also possible to test the timer or force it into a desired state using the Force Timer to Start and Force Timer to End buttons, even if Start Event has not been configured.
Page 286: Configure The Interval Timer
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 25 - Using custom views, data, timers, counters, scheduler, and custom actions 25.3.2. Configure the interval timer An interval timer has four configuration fields: • Name: The editable name for this item. • Description: Additional information to describe the item. • Start Event Source: The field that represents the timer Start Event. It is usually set to the result of a custom data. • Stop Event Source: The field that represents the timer Stop Event. It is usually set to the result of a custom data. There are also fields to describe the state of the Interval Timer: • Output: The output time of the timer. For custom data calculations this value is measured in seconds. For example, a value shown as '1m 3s' will be considered as 63 seconds in the equation. • Start Event: The present value of the Start Event field. It will evaluate to true or false. •...
Page 287: Counters
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 25 - Using custom views, data, timers, counters, scheduler, and custom actions 25.4. Counters The Counters feature makes it possible to create an Up Counter or a Down Counter that keeps track of events. A counter can be used with Custom Data as a variable in an equation. Notice: An event is defined as a Boolean expression that transitions from false to true. For example, an Up Counter might be configured to increment whenever the battery voltage goes below a certain value to count the number of discharges that have occurred. 25.4.1. Configure the up counter An Up Counter has five configuration fields: •...
Page 288: Configure The Down Counter
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 25 - Using custom views, data, timers, counters, scheduler, and custom actions • The Terminal Reached value will be true whenever the Output is equal to the Terminal Value. • When the Reinitialize Counter button is selected, the counter Output is set to zero. This allows for a manual reset of the counter in case the Reset Source has not been configured. 25.4.2. Configure the down counter A Down Counter has five configuration fields: • Name: The editable name for this item. • Description: Additional information to describe this item. • Input Source: The field that represents the Input value. It is usually set to the result of a custom data. • Initialize Source: This optional field is used to represent the Initialize value. It is usually set to the result of a custom data.
Page 289: Scheduler
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 25 - Using custom views, data, timers, counters, scheduler, and custom actions 25.5. Scheduler The Scheduler feature makes it possible to create actions which can occur or recur at specific times or dates. With this feature you can: • Schedule a single action. • Schedule a recurring action, hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly. The Scheduler can be used to do the following: • Equalize the batteries on a DC system. • Run a battery test on a DC system. • Put a DC system back into float mode (canceling any equalize or battery test). Notice: Equalize or Battery Test have user configurable termination conditions in their menu settings, therefore it is generally not necessary to schedule an end within Scheduler. 25.5.1.
Page 290: Scheduled Time Spans
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 25 - Using custom views, data, timers, counters, scheduler, and custom actions • Schedule Type: One time, hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly. • Start Date and Time: This is the date the event takes place. For recurring events, time is the specific time of day each event runs (with the exception of hourly events). • Recurrence Interval: The time between occurrences (every three hours, every six months, ...). • End Type: Can be set to never end, end by a date, or end after a certain number of occurrences. • Action: The specific action that runs at each interval. Additional fields describe the state of a scheduled action: • Recurrence: A message describing when and how ofter an action will occur. • End: A message detailing when a recurring actions will end. • Scheduled Status: A message describing either waiting, completed, or missed. • Last Run: The time the last action ran. •...
Page 291: Custom Actions
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 25 - Using custom views, data, timers, counters, scheduler, and custom actions 25.9. Custom actions The Custom Action feature makes it possible to change a relay or field to different values based on a condition. With this feature you can: • Activate or deactivate a relay based on a condition. • Change the value of a numeric configuration field based on a condition. • Change the value of a numeric configuration field to the value of a Custom Data. 25.9.1. Configure a change relay action Change Relay actions can be used to control equipment, external to the system, based on specific conditions. For example, in a case where external equipment should be turned on or off based on the state of the system controller (that is, turn a generator system on when AC is lost). In this specific example, the condition would be to check if power has been lost, if yes, then the Relay To Change would activate, turning on the generator system. To access this feature go to Controller > Programmability > Custom Data. A Change Relay Action has four configuration fields: •...
Page 292 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 25 - Using custom views, data, timers, counters, scheduler, and custom actions example, when a generator system is on, the system can be set to charge the batteries at a lower rate so that it does not drain the generator system. To access this feature go to Controller > Programmability > Custom Data. A Change Field To Constant action has six configuration fields: • Name: The editable name of this item. • Description: Additional information to describe this item. • Field To Change: The field that will be changing based on the specified condition. • Condition: A Boolean field that will cause Field To Change to change to different values. • Field Value When Condition True: The value of Field To Change when Condition Value is true. •...
Page 293: Configure A Change Field To Variable Action
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 25 - Using custom views, data, timers, counters, scheduler, and custom actions 7. In the Configuration table, select Field Value When Condition True and set to 100%. This causes the inverter system to pull all its power from DC during the more expensive hours for power usage. 8. In the Configuration table, select Field Value When Condition False to 0%. This causes the inverter system to pull all its power from AC during less expensive hours of power usage, allowing the batteries to charge during that time period. 25.9.3. Configure a change field to variable action The Change Field To Variable Action feature can be used to change the value of a field to the value of a Custom Data. This can be useful to control the state of the system based on external conditions. For example, the rectifier module’s power output can be adjusted based on a limit to the amount of AC power ...
Page 294 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 25 - Using custom views, data, timers, counters, scheduler, and custom actions • The value of Field To Change will be set to the value of the Custom Data that Set Field To Custom Data is configured to use. • This value will be set on an interval based on the value of Field Value Change Interval. For example, if this field is set to 300 seconds (the default), the value of Field To Change will be set every 300 seconds. • Field To Change will only be set if the value of the configured Custom Data is different than the present value of Field To Change, and is within range for this field. 0350058-J0 Rev AP Page 293...
Page 295: Troubleshooting
26. Troubleshooting This section covers the following: • Troubleshoot the system controller • Troubleshoot a rectifier system • Troubleshoot an inverter system • Troubleshoot a line power system 26.1. Troubleshoot the system controller This section covers possible issues and fixes for your system controller. Also see the read me notes that are released with the system controller software. 26.1.1. No communication Check all connection cables. Check the system controller settings, go to Controller > Communication > Ethernet. Ensure that the system controller is configured to communicate via the web interface. See Getting started and Setting up controller communication. Ensure that both ports in the Ethernet table have the address mode configured correctly. Notice: The default IPv4 configuration for the system controller must have the rear Ethernet port set to automatic via DHCP and the front Ethernet port set to manual or static IP.
Page 296: Home Button Or Lcd Panel Not Responding
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 26 - Troubleshooting If the issue is not resolved, contact your IT department to confirm that both the system controller and the computer can communicate across the network. 26.1.3. Home button or LCD panel not responding If the system controller is not responding to touch or the Home button is not responding to touch, you can perform a system controller reset. Attention: Selecting the reset button does not ensure that the settings are saved. Status LEDs LCD screen Home Reset To perform a hardware reset: From the front of the system controller, select the reset button. 26.1.4.
Page 297: Troubleshoot A Rectifier System
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 26 - Troubleshooting ® 26.1.4.1. Alpha FXM HP UPS System Controller fail ® Failure of the system controller inside the Alpha FXM HP UPS module may not result in any relay becoming de-energized since the relays are on a separate, independent CAN module. It is recommended to use the Comms Lost Action setting on the Relay Details page. If communication ® is lost between the internal system controller and the Alpha FXM HP UPS module, the relay will de- energize five minutes after communication is lost. This feature is available in version 6.10 and later. The CAN module firmware also needs to be updated to a version that supports this feature. 26.2. Troubleshoot a rectifier system This section covers possible issues and fixes for your system. Also see the read me notes that ship with the system controller software. 26.2.1. Relays not triggered during alarm conditions If the relays are not triggered during alarm conditions try the following: •...
Page 298: Rectifier Module Not Acquired
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 26 - Troubleshooting 1. Go to Systems > DC System > Inventory > Rectifiers > Status and look at the # Alerts column. 2. Look for a rectifier module in the list with more than zero alerts and select the Go To button. The page displays a Rectifier Alerts table listing all possible rectifier module alerts. 3. Sort the table to find the active alerts. Select the Go To button for a description of the alert. This information allows you to troubleshoot the problem. Notice: A common reason for an unexpected Rectifier Fail alert is a very low load or no load resulting in a Ramp Test Fail/No Output Power alert.
Page 299: Using Extended Ranges
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 26 - Troubleshooting To remove the rectifier module from the system inventory: 1. Remove the defective rectifier module from the shelf. 2. Go to Systems > DC System > Inventory > Rectifiers > Status. 3. Select Forget on the rectifier module to be removed and confirm. 4. Place the new rectifier module in the shelf. 5. Rectifier modules are plug and play, but you may still need to map the new rectifier module to an AC phase. 6. If the rectifier module shows in the Modules Available for Assignment table, instead of in the Status table, select Assign to assign the new rectifier module. 7.
Page 300: Rectifier Module Configuration Error
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 26 - Troubleshooting 1. Go to Systems > DC System > Configure System. In the Configuration table, change the Extended Ranges (Advanced) setting from Normal to Extended. 2. Go to Systems > DC System > System Functions > Equalize & Boost. In the Equalize table, change the Equalize Duration setting to the desired time length. 26.2.7. Rectifier module configuration error If there is a configuration error alarm active, check the rectifier module settings: 1. Go to Systems > DC System > Inventory > Rectifiers > Configuration. 2.
Page 301: Troubleshoot Power Save
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 26 - Troubleshooting battery is within these constraints. When a battery is new, and fully charged, a battery test should show the battery to have 100 percent Estimated State of Charge and 100 percent or more Estimated Battery Health. If it does not, check and correct the following: 1. Is the battery properly connected? a. Check the wiring between the battery, shunts, and the rectifier modules. b. Check that the shunts are properly connected and sized. 2. Is the configuration correct? a. Go to Systems > DC System > System Functions > Battery Runtime & Health. Confirm that Battery Estimation is Enabled, the Load Model is correct for your system, and the Battery LVD value is correct. b.
Page 302: Troubleshoot An Inverter System
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 26 - Troubleshooting Table 26-1 Troubleshooting power save (continued) Issue Possible cause Solution In Foldback or temperature, or low For universal input rectifier modules operating at 120VAC nominal Unsupported AC input voltage. input voltage, power save cannot be used and should be disabled. These units typically can only be loaded to around 50 percent, due to low input voltage derating so power save has no beneficial effect. Power Save status Incorrect Check configuration of loads and shunts. is: Stopped - Total configuration of Restore rectifier module communication. Load Current load current; lost Invalid communication with rectifier modules. Power Save status is: AC fail or battery test. Restore AC. Suspended Wait for battery test to complete.
Page 303: Wrong Inverter Module Ac Input Group
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 26 - Troubleshooting If the number of shelves per phase is incorrect, it is likely that some inverter modules have the wrong bay ID, shelf ID, or slot ID. It is possible to fix this by manually changing these values in the details screen of each inverter module. The details screen for an inverter module can be found at Systems > Inverter System > Inventory > Inverters > Status. Select the Go To button for the inverter module of interest. Notice: Executing the commissioning wizard will turn off the inverter modules and will require them to be unplugged! The system must be bypassed or the load taken off line. 26.3.1.
Page 304: Troubleshoot And Clear The System Error Alarm
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 26 - Troubleshooting 26.3.4. Troubleshoot and clear the system error alarm Occasionally the inverter system will activate a System Error alarm. This may happen after momentary AC outages, breaker trips, false communication problems, or other unusual events. The System Error ® alarm is a reminder to check the Alpha T2S inverter module log file. It is recommended to download and view the log file for any possible problems. Downloading the log file will also clear the alarm. ® To check the Alpha T2S inverter module log file: ® 1. Determine which Alpha T2S inverter module is the source of the alarm. Navigate to Systems > Inverter System > Live Alerts and look for the Check Log File alarm in the list. Whenever the Check Log File alert is active, the System Error alarm will also be active. The Check Log File alert ...
Page 305: Troubleshooting A Line Power System
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 26 - Troubleshooting 6. Return to the system controller interface and select Upload Configuration File to Controller in the T2S Expert Operations table. ® 7. Select the Alpha T2S inverter module configuration file that was just edited, and then select Upload. 8. In the T2S Expert Operations table, the Send To T2S. Wait for the transfer to complete. 26.4. Troubleshooting a line power system This section describes to how to troubleshoot line power system alarms, overload, and transient events. 26.4.1. Resolving line power system alarms Some of the alarms from the line power system are generated by the line power system modules. These alarms are Input Voltage High/Low Shutdown, High Temperature Shutdown, Temperature Warning, ...
Page 306: Line Power System Transient Events
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 26 - Troubleshooting If this occurs it may be necessary to add more capacity at the input to the line power system, reduce the power drawn by the remote load or add more line power modules. 26.4.4. Line power system transient events Depending on circumstances, a remote load may experience a brown-out or momentary loss of power. This is sometimes caused by a channel that has had a transient low output voltage, ground fault, or overvoltage protection shutdown. Since these transients occur too quickly to trigger an alarm they are instead logged to the module alert log. After a suspected transient event: 1. Go to Logs > Events & Alerts and view the Module Alerts table. 2. In the Search field, type “transient”. The table now shows only the transient events that have occurred. If the table is empty then no transients were detected. 3. Each entry for a transient event shows the serial number of the module responsible. Note the serial number. 4. Go to Systems > Line Power System > Inventory > Line Power Modules and type the serial number of the module in the search field. All other modules should now be filtered out leaving only ...
Page 307: Table 26-2 Example Of An Event Entry For Error (Time Column Not Displayed)
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 26 - Troubleshooting Table 26-2 Example of an event entry for error (time column not displayed): Source Name Value Import Line Power Channels Module is Comms. Lost 396000014/0114 Solution: 1. Check that the module that is indicated in the Value column is plugged into the shelf. 2. Verify the CAN bus is enabled for whichever CAN bus the module is communicating on. To do this, go to Controller > Communication > CAN. Select the Go To button in the CAN table to view additional information and edit configuration. 3. If both CAN 1 and CAN 2 are enabled, then verify the physical CAN wiring to the shelf is working. Error Message on Import: Found errors in imported CSV file. CSV file was not imported. Please check the eventlog to correct errors and then try again. The source of the error in the Events table for a Line Power Channels Import will always be import line power channels. Examples of possible name and value entries from the Events table are displayed in the following table.
Page 308 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 26 - Troubleshooting Table 26-3 Troubleshooting errors in a line power channels CSV file (continued) Name Value Analysis of value Solution Invalid Slot Entry CSV Row #: 3; Value: @; The error was caught in A line power shelf can have LP Ch: 1-@.2 the CSV file on row 3. A up to 12 slots. There is an slot entry value was found invalid character (@) for to be @ for 1-@.5 which the slot. Change the value corresponds to the Shelf- to be between 1 to 12. Slot.Channel. Invalid Shelf Entry CSV Row #: 5; Value: 1.3; The error was caught in the A line power system can LP Ch: 1.3-1.4 CSV file on row 5. A shelf have up to nine shelves. entry value was found to The shelf entry was a ...
Page 309: System Controller Reference Guide
27. System controller reference guide The following section is a reference guide for the system controller software. 27.1. CAN modules This table provides information on support for CAN modules. Table 27-1 Support for CAN modules Category Device name System controller software support ® ADIO Cordex HP L-ADIO low voltage smart peripheral Version 2.00 and later ® ADIO Cordex HP 6i-ADIO six input smart peripheral Version 2.00 and later ® ADIO Cordex shunt multiplexer module Version 2.00 and later ® ADIO Cordex I/M1 ADIO peripheral Version 2.20 and later ® ...
Page 310 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 27 - System controller reference guide Table 27-1 Support for CAN modules (continued) Category Device name System controller software support ® Rectifier Cordex HP 1.2kW 48VDC rectifier module Version 2.00 and later ® Rectifier Cordex 1.8kW 48VDC rectifier module Version 2.00 and later ® Rectifier Cordex HP 2.0kW 48VDC rectifier module Version 2.00 and later ® Rectifier Cordex HP 2.4kW 48VDC rectifier module Version 2.00 and later ® Rectifier Cordex HP 3.0kW 48VDC rectifier module Version 6.00 and later (hardware revision 1) ® ...
Page 311: Communication Ports
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 27 - System controller reference guide Table 27-1 Support for CAN modules (continued) Category Device name System controller software support ® ADIO Alpha external maintenance bypass switch Version 6.20 and later (XMBS) (hardware revision 1) ® ADIO FlexAir thermal controller module Version 7.00 and later ® ADIO Alpha external maintenance bypass switch Version 7.01 and later (XMBS) (hardware revision 2) ® Converter Cordex CXPS-HSS hyperboost converter system Version 8.00 and later ® Converter Cordex HP 3kW hyperboost converter module Version 8.21 and later ADIO...
Page 312: Usb Ports
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 27 - System controller reference guide local address automatically. Addresses with other scopes are configured by Router Advertisements (RA). Both the system controller LCD panel and web interface will display the full list of IPv6 addresses that have been configured for each port. You can also use IPv6 addresses for outgoing messages including email servers and SNMP destinations. SNTP does not support IPv6 at this time. The system controller does not register itself with DNS servers nor can it be configured to join a domain or work group. However, the system controller is capable of using a DNS server to resolve domain names if the gateway is set up to allow that. Notice: While there are two Ethernet ports available on the system controller, it is recommended that they are not both connected to the same network. There is a concern that network management systems and higher level control systems will see the system controller as two devices and get duplicate notifications (SNMP traps for example) for a single device.
Page 313: Figure 27-1 Can Differential Signaling
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 27 - System controller reference guide How do CAN bus modules communicate? A CAN bus uses two dedicated wires for communication called CAN high and CAN low. When the CAN bus is idle, both lines carry 2.5 volts. When data bits are being transmitted, the CAN high line goes to 3.75 volts and the CAN low drops to 1.25 volts, thereby generating a 2.5 volts difference between the lines. Since communication relies on a voltage difference between the two bus lines, the CAN bus is insensitive to inductive spikes, electrical fields or other noise. This makes CAN bus a reliable choice for networked communications in electrically noisy environments. Figure 27-1 CAN differential signaling Volts CAN High 3.75 2.5V 1.25 CAN Low Time Data CAN network topology A CAN network uses a twisted pair cable to transmit the differential signals, terminated at both ends with 120 ohm resistors. Figure 27-2 CAN network topology Node 1 Node ...
Page 314: Default System Values And Ranges
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 27 - System controller reference guide Figure 27-3 Alpha® CAN connector 1 CAN Ground 2 CAN High 3 Reserved 4 CAN Low 5 Reserved 6 CAN +5V 1 2 3 4 5 6 Are there distance limitations? The electrical characteristics of a typical CAN bus cable restrict the cable length. We recommend having no more than one long CAN cable on a CAN bus and to restrict the length of that long cable to less than 328 feet (100 meters). Is the number of nodes (modules) limited? CAN allows up to 127 modules per bus. Where can I get more information about CAN? CAN is specified by the International Standards Organization (ISO) standard ISO 11898.
Page 315: 24 Volt System Default Values And Ranges
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 27 - System controller reference guide Table 27-2 12 volt system default values and ranges (continued) Setting name Default Minimum Maximum Battery String Number of Cells Temp. Comp. Voltage Warning 0.25 0.25 Battery Test Termination Voltage 11.125 11.125 Output Voltage High Alarm 13.875 10.5 Output Voltage Very High Alarm 14.125 10.5 Output Voltage Low Alarm...
Page 316: 48 Volt System Default Values And Ranges
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 27 - System controller reference guide Table 27-3 24 volt system default values and ranges (continued) Setting name Default Minimum Maximum Output Voltage Very Low Alarm 23.25 27.3.3. 48 volt system default values and ranges This table provides the default values and ranges for a 48 volt system. Table 27-4 48 volt system default values and ranges Setting name Default Minimum Maximum Allowed Voltage Range Float Voltage 47.5 58.2 Equalize Voltage...
Page 317: 220 Volt System Default Values And Ranges
Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 27 - System controller reference guide Table 27-5 125 volt system default values and ranges Setting name Default Minimum Maximum Allowed Voltage Range Float Voltage 140.625 Equalize Voltage 143.23 Boost Voltage 143.23 Rectifier - Minimum Test Voltage 114.58 Safe Voltage 133.85 Overvoltage Protection 151.04 Absorption Voltage 143.23 Absorption Arming Voltage Temp.
Page 318 Cordex® HP System Controller Software Manual | 27 - System controller reference guide Table 27-6 220 volt system default values and ranges (continued) Setting name Default Minimum Maximum Overvoltage Protection 265.83 Absorption Voltage 252.08 Absorption Arming Voltage Temp. Comp. Max. Voltage 254.38 Temp. Comp. Min. Voltage 240.63 Battery String Number of Cells Temp. Comp. Voltage Warning 4.58 4.58 Battery Test Termination Voltage...
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