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Universal Communication Module

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................................ 2

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................................................................... 2

Part Numbers ......................................................................................................................................................... 2

UCM CONNECTION TO THE IPN NETWORK ....................................................................................................................... 3

CONNECTING TO THE UCM’S WEB SITE ........................................................................................................................... 3

UCM Direct Computer Connection ......................................................................................................................... 4

UCM Connection Using a Router ........................................................................................................................... 6

UCM Connection Over the Internet ........................................................................................................................ 7

USING THE UCM’S WEB SITE .............................................................................................................................................. 7

Changing Settings and Executing Functions ......................................................................................................... 9

Using the IPN-ProRemote with a UCM .................................................................................................................. 9

TOP Web Page ...................................................................................................................................................... 9

ADVANCED DISPLAY Web Page ......................................................................................................................... 10

SETUP Web Page .................................................................................................................................................. 11

BATTERY CHARGE PARAMETERS Web Page................................................................................................... 12

UCM SETUP Web Page ........................................................................................................................................ 13

DATALOGGING ...................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Datalog Record Time Period .................................................................................................................................. 13

Datalog File Contents ............................................................................................................................................. 14

FTP .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

FTP Communication Settings ................................................................................................................................ 15

FTP File Contents .................................................................................................................................................. 15

MODBUS ................................................................................................................................................................................. 15

Electrostatic Handling Precautions ........................................................................................................................ 15

MODBUS Over TCP ............................................................................................................................................... 15

Slave Address / Unit Identifier ................................................................................................................................ 16

Isolated RS-485 ...................................................................................................................................................... 16

RS-485 Serial Communication Settings ................................................................................................................. 15

Supported MODBUS Functions ............................................................................................................................. 16

Read Coils ...................................................................................................................................... 16

Read Input Registers ..................................................................................................................... 17

Preset Single Register ................................................................................................................... 17

Force Coils ..................................................................................................................................... 18

UCM SETUP PARAMETERS .................................................................................................................................................. 19

As Shipped Factory Default Settings ..................................................................................................................... 19

Restoring As Shipped Factory Default Settings ..................................................................................................... 19

MOUNTING ............................................................................................................................................................................. 20

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................................................................................................................................................ 21

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................... 22

TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................................ 22

TABLES AND FIGURES

Table 1 Datalog File Data Descriptions ...................................................................................................... 14

Table 2 FTP File Data Descriptions ............................................................................................................ 15

Table 3 RS-485 Baud Rate and Parity Select ............................................................................................. 16

Table 4 Read Coils ...................................................................................................................................... 16

Table 5 MODBUS Registers ..............................................................................................................

Table 6 Force Coils ..................................................................................................................................... 18

Figure 1 UCM Connections and Indicators .................................................................................................. 3

Figure 2 IPN Network & Power Cable Schematic ........................................................................................ 3

Figure 3 Crossover & Straight Thru Ethernet Cables .................................................................................. 4

Figure 4 UCM DIP Switch and Jumper Settings .......................................................................................... 16

Figure 5 Detailed Dimensional Drawing ....................................................................................................... 20

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This manual contains important instructions for Model: UCM

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Refer installation and servicing to qualified service personnel. Incorrect installation or use may result in risk of electric shock or fire. No user serviceable parts in this unit.

2. To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire or personal injury, the following symbols are placed throughout this manual to indicate dangerous conditions, or important safety or operational instructions.

WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT

Indicates dangerous conditions or electric

shock potential. Use extreme caution.

Indicates items critical to safe installation or

operation of the unit.

Follow these instructions closely for proper

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operation of the unit

3. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

a) Working in the vicinity of lead-acid batteries is dangerous. Batteries produce explosive gasses during normal operation. b) To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend

to use in vicinity of battery. c) Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery. d) Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing or eyes. e) Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working near battery. f) If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters eye, immediately flood eye with running cold water for at

least 10 minutes and get medical attention immediately. g) NEVER SMOKE or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery. h) Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping metal tool onto battery. It might spark or short circuit battery or other electrical part that may cause

explosion. i) Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets and watches when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short

circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn. j) Remove all sources of power, photovoltaic and battery before servicing or installing.

4. UCM LOCATION & INSTALLATION

a) Unit is not water tight. Do not expose to rain, snow or excessive moisture. b) Unit is designed to be used only with Blue Sky Energy Integrated Power Net™ (IPN™) compatible charge controllers and accompanying displays. Do

not attach IPN NETWORK connector to anything other than an IPN compatible communications port.

c) Ethernet connector is designed for use with Ethernet TCP/IP communication only. Do not attach ETHERNET connector to anything other than a

10baseT Ethernet compatible computer or router or similar device via standard RJ-45 connector and wiring.

d) MODBUS RS-485 communication port is designed to communicate with other RS-485 communication ports only. Do not attach terminal block to

anything other than a standard RS-485 communication port, or to an RS-485 communication port with a common mode voltage differential of

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

greater that ±100V Peak with respect to charge controller battery negative. MODBUS terminals are to be tightened to 2.1 in-lb (0.24 nm).

The Universal Communication Module (UCM™) provides a full featured communication bridge or gateway between Blue Sky Energy’s Integrated Power Net (IPN™) based charge controllers and external systems The UCM may be used with any IPN compatible charge controller (lower case “i” in the part number, e.g., SB3024iL) and receives both power and IPN network communication from the charge controller. The UCM then provides multiple standard communication interfaces which may be used simultaneously. These standard communication interfaces allow easy access to data and setup parameters for all charge controllers on the IPN network. If an IPN-ProRemote display is present its full featured battery system monitoring functionality and associated setup become available as well.

Ethernet connectivity includes a built in HTTP web site server allowing data view and parameter setup with a standard web browser either locally or globally over the Internet without a subscription. The ability to provide periodic real time FTP data upload to a remote server is also provided. A standard MODBUS RTU interface is included as well and provided as both isolated RS-485 and Ethernet TCP/IP based MODBUS/TCP. In addition the UCM also provides 128 days (or shorter periods) of datalogging of key performance parameters available as downloadable Microsoft nonvolatile memory.

PART NUMBERS

Excel® compatible file stored in

• UCM ..................... Universal Communication Module, supplied with one each of the following

• 910-0003-03 ............. 3 foot (0.9m) red Ethernet crossover cable

• 910-0002-07 ............. 7 foot (2.1m) IPN network cable

• 430-0030 ................... UCM Operators Manual

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UCM CONNECTIONS AND INDICATORS

UCM CONNECTION TO THE IPN NETWORK

Connect the UCM’s IPN NETWORK jack to the charge controller’s IPN DISPLAY jack using the supplied 4-pin telephone cable. If more than one charge controller is present the UCM may plug into any charge controller on the network. The charge controller must have proper battery power attached for the UCM to receive power and operate. The UCM’s Power/Heartbeat indicator will blink when properly connected to and powered by the accompanying charge controller.

¾ Standard 4-pin telephone cables swap pin numbers end-to-end. If cables are custom terminated or cable couplers are used

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be certain the proper pin swap is maintained. If a telephone splitter is required to attached both a display and a UCM to the same charge controller use a 1-male to 2-female splitter plugged into the charge controller to maintain proper pin swap.

IPN NETWORK & POWER CABLE SCHEMATIC

FIGURE 1

Ethernet connector:

Connects to router with Cat-5 patch cable, or

directly to computer with supplied crossover type Ethernet cable. LINK LED indicates communication link established. ACT LED indicates communication

activity occurring.

IPN Network connector: UCM power & IPN network communication. MUST be connected to properly powered IPN compatible charge controller for UCM to operate.

Power / Heartbeat indicator: Green LED indicates the UCM is powered by an accompanying charge controller. LED blinks when UCM is alive and operating.

MODBUS RS-485 terminal block: Electrically isolated Full or Half Duplex RS-485 serial port for connection to MODBUS master. RX and TX LED’s indicate Transmit or Receive is occurring.

Standard 4-pin telephone cable pin swap

¾ CAUTION: Only one UCM may be present on the IPN network. Do not plug the UCM’s IPN network connector into anything other than an IPN-compatible charge controller or damage may result which will void the limited warranty. The UCM may consume up to 1W of power from the charge controller with Ethernet communication operating. Total maximum cable length

FIGURE 2

should be limited to approximately 75 feet (22.3m) with 28 awg cable or 300ft with 22 awg cable.

CONNECTING TO THE UCM’S WEB SITE

The primary means of communicating with the UCM is through its built in web site server which provides access to all data and setup parameters for both the UCM and charge controller(s), and provides access to the datalog file. The UCM may connect directly to a computer without a router, be accessed from computers on your LAN using a standard router, or be accessed over the Internet by configuring your router for port forwarding. The UCM web site server can support 2 users simultaneously.

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direct conn ection between the UCM and a computer using the supplied crossover

configure UCM communication settings. A direct connection to a computer without a router is the easiest method confirm UCM operation and communicate with the UCM to configure communication settings while eliminating possible communication issues

type cable will likely be necessary to

relating to UCM or router setup. The supplied crossover cable is RED in color and the word XOVER is present on both cable connectors to make this special cable readily identifiable from other non-crossover type cables. Signal names and typical wire colors for a straight-thru patch cable and special crossover cable are shown in Figure 3.

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CROSSOVER & STRAIGHT-THRU ETHERNET CABLES

COMPUTER

OR UCM

COMPUTER ROUTER UCM

STRAIGHT-THRU

PATCH CABLE

¾ CAUTION: Do not plug the UCM’s Ethernet connector into anything other than a router or similar 10baseT Ethernet compatible device or damage may result which will void the limited warranty. Utilizing good

UCM DIRECT COMPUTER CONNECTION

wiring practices total maximum cable length should be limited to 329 feet (100m).

FIGURE 3

CROSSOVER

CABLE

10baseT Ethernet compatible computer,

This option allows a single computer to directly connect to the UCM without a router or internet access. Direct connection is the simplest means to communicate with the UCM and will likely be required to access and configure communication settings for UCM access via a router or over the Internet.

1) Connect UCM to powered charge controller with 4-pin telephone cable supplied

Confirm heartbeat/power LED is blinking indicating charge controller is powered and UCM is powered and operating.

2a) Windows XP ― Configure computer’s TCP/IP settings for direct connection with UCM

For Windows XP operating system go to Control Panel, Network Connections, and select Properties for the LAN Hardware device. From the Local Area Connection Properties window select Internet Protoco l (TCP/IP) and select Properties. Record the present Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties settings for subsequent restoration which will likely be Obtain an IP Address Automatically and Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically. Enter the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties settings shown below and select OK and then OK again to exit the Local Area Connection Properties window. There may be some delay as the computer reconfigures TCP/IP communications.

Direct Connect TCP/IP settings

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2b) Windows 7 ― Configure computer’s TCP/IP settings for direct connection with UCM

For Windows 7 operating system go to Control Panel, and under Network and Internet category select View Network Status and Tasks. From within the Network and Sharing Center window that appears select Change Adapter Settings. Right click on Local Area Connection and select Properties. In the Local Area Connection Properties window that appears select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then select

Properties. Record the present Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Propert ies settings for subsequent restoration which will likely be Obtain an IP Address Automatically and Obtain DNS Server Address Auto matically . Enter the Int ernet Protocol V ersion 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties settings shown below and select OK. You will be presented with a warning “Warning - Mul tip le de fa ult ga teway s …” . Select Yes and Close to exit the Local Area Connection Properties window. There may be some delay as the computer reconfigures TCP/IP communications.

Direct Connect TCP/IP settings

2c) Other systems ― Configure computer’s TCP/IP settings for direct connection with UCM

For other operating systems including Windows Vista enter the same equivalent settings changes per 2a or 2b as described in the operating system documentation.

3) Connect UCM to computer with crossover cable supplied

Confirm LINK LEDs on UCM’s Ethernet connector and on the computer’s Ethernet connector are both ON indicating a communication link is

established between computer and UCM. A crossover type cable supplied with the UCM must be used for direct connection to a computer.

4) Logon to the UCM’s web site & Record UCM’s MAC ID

Enter the UCM’s IP Address into your web browser. The UCM uses a fixed IP Address with a factory default of 192.168.1.235 which may be changed if desired on the UCM Setup page. For Windows Internet Explorer enter the web address in the form;

http://192.168.1.235

You should be presented with the UCM’s password logon screen as shown below which confirms UCM operation and communication. To

logon to the UCM web site enter the default password admin and select Submit and then Enter Remote to get to the UCM’s Top Menu web page. Select the UCM Setup page to view the MAC ID which is unique to this particular UCM and record the MAC ID for later use. If you are unable to

get to the password screen because the IP Address or other UCM communication settings have been changed you may restore all UCM defaults

by performing a Restore As Shipped Factory Defaults function.

UCM MAC ID: _____________________________________ (unique to this particular UCM)

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5) Restore computer TCP/IP settings to their original settings

When finished with direct connect communication restore the computer’s original Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties settings recorded above which are likely Obtain an IP Address Automatic ally and Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically. If these settings are not restored the

computer will not be able to communicate with a hard wired connection to the router or the internet. Be certain to reconnect the computer to the

router with a standard patch cable as the crossover cable supplied with the UCM will not work for this purpose unless the router can detect and

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correct for a crossover type cable.

This option allows one or more computers to connect to the UCM via your router and LAN (Local Area Network). Special communication settings may be required in the UCM, router, or both to allow UCM access over your LAN. Computers on your LAN must be able to communicate with the UCM through the router before attempting to communicate with the UCM over the Internet.

1) Connect UCM to powered charge controller with 4-pin telephone cable supplied

Confirm heartbeat/power LED is blinking indicating charge controller is powered and UCM is powered and operating.

3) Connect UCM to ROUTER

Connect UCM to an available port on the Router with a user supplied standard CAT-5 network patch cable. The crossover cable supplied with the UCM cannot be used for this purpose and a straight-thru cable is required unless the router can detect and correct for a crossover type

cable. Confirm the LINK LED on UCM’s Ethernet connector is ON and the Router’s link active indication for the port being used is ON indicating a communication link is established between the Router and UCM.

2a) Attempt to logon to the UCM’s web site

From a computer attached to the Router enter the UCM’s IP Address into the web browser. The UCM uses a fixed IP Address with a factory default IP Address of 192.168.1.235 which may be changed if desired on the UCM Setup page. For Windows Internet Explorer enter the web address in the form;

http://192.168.1.235

If you are presented with the UCM’s password logon screen as shown above the UCM is communicating across your LAN and further router or UCM setup for LAN communication is unnecessary. If you are unable to get to the password screen because the IP Address or other UCM

communication settings may have been changed, perform a Restore As Shipped Factory Defaults function and try again.

2b) Modify router configuration if necessary and logon to the UCM’s web site

If you are still unable to get to the password screen the UCM and/or router may require special settings to allow the router to communicate with the fixed IP Address UCM. Refer to the router’s documentation regarding communication setup for fixed IP Address devices. However, many routers require two things be changed, 1) Change the UCM’s IP Address to be within the IP Address range the router can assign via DCHP, and

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2) Add the new UCM IP Address to the routers DCHP Reservation list to reserve the UCM’s new IP Address for exclusive use by the UCM.

direct connection between the UCM and a computer using the supplied crossover

cable as described previously is necessary to configure UCM communication settings including the IP Address. If you are unable to get to the password screen because communication settings in the UCM have been changed you can temporarily force the UCM to use default communication settings by rebooting the UCM with DIP #4 IP-A turned ON. This special communication mode will temporarily show and use default communication settings on the UCM Setup page. If no changes are made at this time, previous changes made to these settings will return following reboot with DIP #4 OFF. If settings changes are made at this time such as changing the IP Address the new settings will be used following reboot with DIP #4 OFF You may also restore all UCM defaults including

communication settings and password by performing a Restore As Shipped Factory Defaults function.

Record the UCM’s new IP Address for later use.

UCM IP Address: ______________________________

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This typically requires that you go to the routers DCHP status or setup page to see the IP Addresses that the router has assigned to

computers or other devices on your LAN via DCHP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). IP Addresses are four numbers separated by periods and may be something like 192.168.0.xxx where xxx must be different for each device on your LAN. DCHP typically increments the xxx portion of the IP Addresses it assigns so that complete IP Addresses for devices presently on your LAN in this example may be 192.168.0.3 , 192.168.0.4 ,

192.168.0.5, etc. A common requirement among routers is that all IP Addresses must have the same first three number segments. You should therefore set the UCM’s IP Address on the UCM Setup page to the same first three number segments set by the router for other addresses, and the fourth number segment must within the IP Address range the router can assign via DCHP and be different than all others assigned by DCHP. A complete UCM IP Address in this example may be 192.168.0.15. The final step is to reserve the UCM’s new IP Address in the router for

UCM CONNECTION OVER THE INTERNET

essentially accomplished by opening Port on the router to allow computers on the Internet to access the UCM through a process referred to as Port Forwarding.

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USING THE UCM’S WEB SITE

enter the WAN IP Address assigned to your router by your ISP, or a user established domain name from a DNS service. You should be presented with UCM password login page. The UCM can support two separate web site users simultaneously.

exclusive use by the UCM by entering the UCM’s new IP Address (and MAC ID if necessary) into the routers DCHP Reservation List.

Once UCM communication via your LAN and router is successful, communication with the UCM over the internet is possible. Access over the Internet is

1) Connect UCM to router

Connect UCM to router and configure UCM and router for UCM communication across the LAN.

¾ Connecting to the UCM across the Internet is not possible unless the UCM and router are properly configured to allow UCM access by other computers on the LAN. Confirm UCM web site is accessible by computers on the LAN attached to your router

before proceeding. See UCM CONNECTION USING A ROUTER.

2) Configure Router for Port Forwarding

Port forwarding allows remote computers on the Internet to access a device on your LAN with particular a IP Address, in this case the UCM.

As described in your routers documentation, enable Po rt Forwardi ng in the router for the UCM’s IP Address and MAC ID. Some routers may refer to port forwarding as a Virtual Server or Gaming. Set the Port type or number to HTTP or port 80 (port 80 is the default for an HTTP server).

3) Test Internet Access Using Routers IP Address

The routers IP Address on the Internet (or WAN - Wide Area Network) is not fixed but rather is dynamically assigned by the ISP (Internet Service Provider) when the router logs onto the ISP’s WAN. Refer to your routers documentation regarding how to determine the present WAN IP

Address assigned to your router by the ISP. This varies by router but is typically available by selecting a WAN Status or Internet Status or similar

button from the routers setup web page to view the WAN IP Address presently assigned to your router by the ISP. Suppose for example that the ISP assigned your router a WAN IP Address of 76.321.125.30. To access the UCM web site from any

computer on the Internet using Windows Internet Explorer enter the web address in the form;

http://76.321.125.30

You should be presented with the UCM’s password logon screen which confirms the UCM is available over the Internet. To logon to the

UCM web site enter the password (default admin) and select Submit and then Enter Remote to get to the UCM’s Top Menu web page.

¾ The WAN IP Address of your router and therefore the IP Address you use to access the UCM over the Internet is not fixed and may change if the ISP chooses to reassign your routers WAN IP Address. If UCM access via entering the WAN IP Address stops working, check to see if your router has been assigned a new WAN IP Address by your ISP.

4) Setting Up A Domain Name

While entering the WAN IP Address of your router into a web browser is a suitable method for accessing the UCM over the Internet you may wish to setup a Domain Name such as mysolar.net to access the UCM. This is done by a process referred to as DNS (Domain Name System). DNS is like a phone book that translates a domain name (mysolar.net) to an IP Address (76.321.125.31). DNS allows you to enter a domain name and then be automatically redirected to your routers WAN IP Address and the UCM.

Blue Sky Energy does not provide DNS service (or endorse any particular DNS service), but there are variety of DNS providers both free and paid. One such DNS service is available at www.dyndns.com which provides both free and low cost DNS service. Generally a free service may have limited DNS features, whereas additional features with a paid service may include keeping track of your routers WAN IP Address it changes so that your domain name (e.g., mysolar.net) will always get you to the UCM. Refer to the DNS service providers setup and use instructions for assigning and managing a domain name of your choice.

Enter the UCM’s IP Address into your web browser from a direct connect computer or a computer on the LAN. From a remote computer on the internet

¾ WARNING:

void using the UCM to enter settings that may lead to unsafe operation of the charging system. Refer to charge controller and display operators manuals regarding setup and operation of these products. Set battery charge parameters to values specified by the battery manufacturer.

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Enter the password and select Submit. Default password is admin. If the password is accepted you will be presented with an Enter Remote button.

Select Enter Remote to go to the Top Menu page.

Once logged onto the UCM’s web site there are five available pages The first four pages are essentially same as the four menus of the IPN-ProRemote. The fifth page, UCM Setup, is for configuring UCM communications and password settings. Excluding the preceding password logon pages the following pages are available and may be selected from any page.

• Top

• Advanced Display

• Setup (charge controller and battery monitor setup)

• Battery Charge Parameters

• UCM Setup

Items shown on the web pages are either informational data which display in Green, or settings that the user can change which display in Blue. The display convention used throughout the UCM is that if a data or setup item it unavailable dashes (―――) will be displayed.

CHANGING SETTINGS AND EXECUTING FUNCTIONS

Changing a setting is accomplished by entering the desired setting into the appropriate Blue setting box and then pressing the appropriate SET button to

send the change command to the charge control system. Clearing an amp-hour counter or Starting/Stopping equalize is accomplished in a similar manner by

pressing the appropriate START , STOP or CLEAR button to send the desired command. To improve the real-time accuracy of UCM web page data while

minimizing communication data the Top page automatically refreshes every 15 seconds. All other pages require a manual refresh by pressing the browser’s

Refresh button.

¾ CAUTION: User settable values in Blue displayed with a decimal point must have new values entered with the decimal point as well. If the Acceptance charge voltage setpoint is changed from 14.4V to 14.0V the new value must be entered as 14.0 not as 14. If 14 was entered rather than 14.0 the setpoint will become 1.4V. Do not enter text into numeric settings or unusual numeric values will appear. After entering a new setting you must press SET to send the new value to the charge control system. Refer to appropriate operators manual for further detail regarding remote equipment operation and settings.

¾ CAUTION: After a SET, START, STOP or CLEAR command is sent to the charge control system the UCM web page will

automatically refresh in 3 seconds to retrieve the new setting stored in the charge control system and clear the command information from the web address bar. Do not press the web browser’s Refresh button during this 3 second period or the command will be resent. Do not use the browser BACK button to return to previous UCM pages or commands may be also be

resent. After the 3 second automatic refresh has taken place, press the web browser Refresh to once again reload the page

with the very latest data and confirm that the desired setting change or command action has been executed.

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USING THE IPN-ProRemote WITH A UCM

An IPN-ProRemote display may or may not be present in the system. If an IPN-ProRemote is present its full featured battery monitoring functionality become available through the UCM. If an IPN-ProRemote is not present its battery system monitoring data; Net Battery Amps, Amp-Hours From Full, % Remaining, and its setup items; Battery Amp-Hours, Charge Efficiency, Charge Efficiency Mode and Self Discharge Rate will be unavailable and display as dashes (―――). Refer to the IPN-ProRemote operators manual for detail regarding the IPN-ProRemote’s functionality and settings.

¾ CAUTION: An IPN-ProRemote used with the UCM must have software versio n V4.00 or later. Earlier versions will cause communication conflicts with the UCM leading to improper operation of certain UCM commands or settings. The user may upgrade IPN-ProRemote software in the field by purchasing and installing a new microprocessor as described in Technical Bulletin 100212. The latest IPN-ProRemote software may be purchased as part number 590-0002-01.

¾ Since both the UCM and IPN-ProRemote can change the same parameters (e.g., Battery Amp-Hours) it is important to refresh

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the appropriate display to view the latest setting. For example if a change is made to Battery Amp-Hours with the ProRemote the change will not appear on the UCM until the page showing Battery Amp-Hours is refreshed. Similarly, if the same change was made from the UCM while the IPN-ProRemote was displaying the Battery Amp-Hour screen the new value will not appear on the IPNProRemote until that screen is exited and re-entered to refresh the value.

¾ With the UCM numeric settings may be set to any number within an allowed range. Since the IPN-ProRemote does not have a numeric keypad many numeric settings are changed in larger increments to speed operation. For example Battery Amp-Hours is changed in steps of 10 amp-hours with the IPN-ProRemote (200, 210, 220, etc.). If the UCM was used to set Battery AmpHours to 201 amp-hours, the IPN-ProRemote will show the new setting of 201 amp-hours. If Battery Amp-Hours was subsequently changed on the IPN-ProRemote the setting would increment in 10’s from the present setting (201, 211, 221, etc.). This is not necessarily a problem, but may be corrected from the IPN-ProRemote by changing the setting to the minimum value and then raising the setting to the desired value.

TOP WEB PAGE

Web page selector buttons.

User defined Location Name reminder.

Battery voltage from charge controller.

Net battery current from IPN-ProRemote.

Sum of input and output current for all charge controllers on the IPN network.

mp-Hours from full & % Remaining Battery

Capacity from IPN-ProRemote. Dashes (

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are shown until the first time the battery is fully charged by the charge controller.

uxiliary battery voltage and charge status when

charge controller set for Auxiliary Battery Charge.

WARNING:

battery manufacturers recommendations pertaining to equalization.

Selecting START starts the equalization cycle unless equalize is disabled

in the charge controller. Equalize continues until equalize “time at voltage” time accumulator counts down to zero minutes left, or equalize is manually

canceled with STOP. Note: The voltage shown is the basic equalize

setpoint and does not include the effects of temperature compensation.

Load control status when charge controller set for load control or lighting control.

Not all batteries can be safely equalized. Always follow

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User defined Location Name reminder.

Days since last full charge or equalize. Equalize day counter resets upon starting equalize.

Day counter accuracy is +1 / -0 days. Day counter transitions occur following each 24 hour period from charge controller boot. Consider rebooting charge controller very late at night to improve perceived accuracy. Maximum range is 255 days which is also shown if days are unknown.

Captures minimum and maximum battery voltage since last cleared.

Captures total output amp-hours of all charge controllers on the IPN network since last cleared.

Serves as battery “odometer” capturing total discharge amp-hours since last cleared. Value computed by IPN-ProRemote and saved to IPNProRemote non-volatile memory once per day.

Present status of all charge controllers on the IPN network. If charge controllers are present in the system and communicating data for that charge controller will be shown. If data is unavailable because a particular charge controller is not installed or not operating dashes (

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displayed. (Charge controllers without digital temp sensor always read -55°C.)

Datalog control panel. Shows number of records available, sets time period between datalog records & downloads/clears datalog file. Default time period of 24.2 hours should be used for a desired datalog period of one day. Entering a setting of 0.0 hours disables record collection and return the word DISABLED in the setting box.

Do not press SET with the word DISABLED in the

setting box or an unusual numeric value will be entered.

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SETUP WEB PAGE

Total battery Amp-Hour rating at 25°C, 20hr rate. Stored in and used by IPN-ProRemote.

With charge efficiency set to 94%, battery is expected to retain 94 Amp-Hours for each 100 Amp-Hours of charge delivered. With charge

efficiency mode set to FIXED, charge efficiency value remains as set. If set to AUTO charge

efficiency automatically adjusts based on observed battery charge efficiency. Stored and used by IPNProRemote.

User defined Location Name reminder.

Battery self discharge rate in percent per month at 25°C. Stored and used by IPN-ProRemote.

Maximum charge voltage setpoint limit regardless of other settings or temperature compensation.

Sets IPN Master charge controller “load control”

on/off operation to be based on battery Volts or battery Amp-Hours from full.

Note: Set voltage settings if using amp-hour control as the charge controller will revert to voltage control if battery Amp-Hour information is unavailable.

Enables, disables and sets ON time for lighting control mode. Lighting control mode is disabled if BOTH Post-Dusk and Pre-Dawn timers are set to

DISABLED. Lighting control mode is enabled if

EITHER Post-Dusk or Pre-Dawn timers are set to a numeric time value. Entering a setting of 0.0 hours will disable that particular timer and return the word DISABLED in the setting box.

Do not press SET with the word DISABLED in the

setting box or an unusual numeric value will be entered.

Restores as shipped factory default settings in the charge controller(s). IPN-ProRemote defaults cannot be restored from the UCM. Refer to charge controller and IPN-ProRemote operator manuals.

BATTERY CHARGE PARAMETERS WEB PAGE

¾ CAUTION: Refer to charge controller operators manual for further detail regarding charge control operation. Set battery charge parameters to values specified by the battery manufacturer.

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cceptance charge voltage setpoint.

Range 10.0 to 80.0V.

Float charge voltage setpoint. Range 10.0 to 80.0V.

User defined Location Name reminder.

Equalize charge voltage setpoint. Range 10.0 to 80.0V.

Equalize time setpoint. Range 0.5 to 10.0 hours.

Days between automatic Equalize. Range is 10 to 400 days. Fully MANUAL equalization is selected by entering a setting of 0 days.

Charge voltage temperature compensation factor. Range is -0.00 to -8.00mV/°C/cell.

Sets Float Transition Current. Range 0.1 to 10.0A per 100 Amp-Hours of battery capacity. A setting of

0.0A disables function such that full charge is based on Acceptance charge time only.

Sets Acceptance charge time. Range 0.0 to 10.0 hours.

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UCM SETUP WEB PAGE

UCM password, required for UCM access. Default password is admin.

Location Name

reminder (e.g., ROAD SIGN #42).

Appears below Remote Access on all pages except

UCM Setup page to remind users of multiple UCM’s which particular UCM is being viewed.

FTP communication settings. Factory defaults are shown. FTP used for periodic upload of real-time data to remote server. Setting range 0.0

– 24.0

hours. A setting of 0.0 hours between uploads will disable FTP transfers and return the word DISABLED in the setting box.

Do not press SET with the word DISABLED in the

setting box.

¾ UCM Ethernet communications settings. See

Connecting To The UCM’s Web Site.

New settings take effect following UCM reboot.

To aid setup, the factory default Communication settings shown here will be temporarily used if the UCM is booted with DIP #4 IP-A switched ON as

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shown in Figure 4. While boot with DIP #4 ON uses and displays the default settings shown, changes made either now or previously are retained in memory and will be used following UCM reboot with DIP # 4 OFF.

Default settings may also be restored permanently

DATALOGING

by performing a Restore As Shipped Factory Default Settings operation.

The UCM provides datalogging capability for up 127 complete records, plus one in process record, for up to 32 key performance parameters. Complete datalog records are collected and stored in the UCM’s nonvolatile Flash memory and are retained if UCM power is lost. The datalog information is available from the UCM as a downloadable file in a Comma Separated Value (.csv) file format with the default file name lo g. cs v. The datalog file may be downloaded from the

UCM’s web site by selecting Download Log File from the UCM’s Advanced Displ ay web page. A UCM may be taken from the field back to the office for datalog

file download but a powered charge controller must be connected to power the UCM. The downloaded datalog file may be viewed or manipulated with any

spreadsheet program which accepts the .csv file format including Microsoft Excel. Selecting Clear Log will clear all records from the UCM’s datalog memory.

DATALOG RECORD TIME PERIOD

The time period between datalog records is user selectable and may be set in steps of 0.1 hours (6 minutes) up to a maximum time period of 24.4 hours. A setting of 0.0 hours disables record collection while retaining existing records, and returns the word DISABLED in the setting box. The ability to set record time to widely varying intervals allows system performance to be examined in varying levels of detail as desired by the user.

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¾ The actual time period between storing records

2) The charge controller system transitions from a Charge Off state to a Charge On state, – whichever occurs first – Note: If weather and low light conditions at the beginning or end of a charging day produce multiple Charge Off / Charge On

will be either; 1) The log time setting in hours since storing the last record,

transitions, very short duration “false daily records” will appear. These short duration records typically capture little or no charge and should not be confused with a normal full day record where charge did not occur for some reason. Eliminating these very

short duration records will not affect the integrity of the remaining daily records. Examine the record duration (RecdTime) for each

record in the datalog file to confirm the record is valid for the for the type of system analysis being conducted.

¾ If the desired datalogging is to collect daily records, leave the datalog Hours In Log Period at the default setting of 24.2 hours. The one day plus 12 minutes setting assures that as the switch to Charge On in the morning moves with time of year or weather the switch to a Charge On state will typically be what starts the new record without building up a cumulative time error. Should a PV power failure occur the timer will take over and assure that daily records without the PV system switching to a Charge ON state are

collected with only a slight cumulative time error as days go by. Due to large shifts of sunrise/sunset time at very high latitudes during March and September, consider using a setting of 24.3 hours at latitudes greater than ±60°.

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DATALOG FILE CONTENTS

The CSV datalog file as viewed in a spreadsheet such as Excel is organized into rows and columns. Each row is a single datalog record. Each record contains a variety of data values which are presented in columns. If a data value in a record is unavailable that cell will contain dashes (――). Each data item is the minimum, maximum, total, etc., for that data record time period. Spreadsheet column A contains the record number. Record 0 is the present time period record still being collected, -1 is one complete record ago, -2 is two complete records ago, etc., up to 127 complete records. Note that record 0 is an incomplete record which is still in the process of being collected and will show data up to the point in time the datalog file was downloaded. Once the present record 0 time period ends record 0 is stored as record -1, the entire record stack shifts down by 1, and a new record 0 is started. If 127 records are present and a new record is saved, the oldest record is lost. A partial datalog record is shown below.

¾ The first record following charge controller boot may show a maximum PV voltage value (MaxInV) greater than the maximum

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actually seen during the record period. This is due to the charge controller sending the highest PV voltage it has ever seen for the first 10 seconds following boot which is then captured in the datalog.

SPREADSHEET

COLUMN

COLUMN HEADING

DATALOG FILE DATA DESCRIPTIONS

DESCRIPTION / COMMENTS

Datalog record number, older records below newer records B MaxVbat Maximum battery volts C MinVbat Minimum battery volts

ccpTime Total minutes in Acceptance charge mode E FloatTime Total minutes in Float charge mode F MaxDschA Maximum net battery discharge amps (negative)

from IPN-ProRemote G MaxDschAH Maximum discharge amp-hours from full (negative) ― from IPN-ProRemote H MinDschAH Minimum discharge amp-hours from full (negative)

I MaxTotChgA Maximum total PV charge amps ―

sum of all charge controllers on IPN network

from IPN-ProRemote

J RecdTime Actual time period of this record in hours K #0MaxInV Maximum PV volts from Master charge controller ― IPN address 0 L #0MaxOutA Maximum output amps from Master charge controller ― IPN address 0 M #0ChgAH Total output amp-hours from Master charge controller ― IPN address 0 N #1MaxInV Same charge controller voltage, current and amp-hour data as columns K, L & M

above, but for charge controller Slave address #1. Additional columns to the right contain the same data for charge controller address #2 - #7.

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FTP

O #1MaxOutA P #1ChgAH

One of the ways the UCM can be used to monitor system status remotely is through File Transfer Protocol or FTP. The UCM can be configured to

send files via FTP to a remote server at timed intervals as a Comma Separated Value (.csv) file format. The Hours Between Uploads setting may range from

0.1 to 24.0 hours. Entering a setting of 0.0 hours disables FTP transfer and return the word DISABLED in the setting box. The file provides a snapshot of system performance data at the time the file is sent. There are two methods that file names uploaded to the server can be handled.

The default of setting of Increment File Name will cause each file uploaded to have a different name of FtpData#.csv where # is incremented by one

each FTP upload. In this case all uploaded files typically remain on the server until deleted by the user. If this option is selected # will start at 0 at UCM boot, reach a maximum count of 65,535, and then repeat.

The other setting of Use Same File Name will cause each file uploaded to the server to be the same name of FtpData.csv. In this case, each

uploaded file overwrites the previous file. Note that if the Use Same File Name option is selected # (from Increment File Name) continues to increment in the

background with each file upload but is not appended to the file name.

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FTP COMMUNICATION SETTINGS

The following setup information needs to be entered into the FTP Data File Transfer section of the UCM Setup web page for FTP file transfer. If

necessary, contact your IT administrator or FTP Server provider for the required information and how to download the files to your local computer. Blue Sky Energy does not provide FTP download software or endorse any particular FTP download software. There are a variety of programs that can facilitate FTP download, but a popular free program is FileZilla available at http://filezilla-project.org.

• Address of remote FTP server (e.g., www.myserver.com)

• User name to allow access to the remote FTP server

• Password to allow access to the remote FTP server

• Intervals between file uploads in hours; Range 0.0 ― 24.0 hours (setting of 0.0 hours disables FTP transfers)

• Selection of automatic file name increments, or overwriting of the same file name

¾ For the UCM to transfer files via FTP the Gateway IP Address in the Ethernet communications window of the UCM Setup

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FTP FILE CONTENTS

second row being the data values collected at the point in time the FTP file was sent. If a data value in a record is unavailable that cell will contain dashes (――). A partial FTP data file is shown in Excel below.

page must be set to the IP Address the UCM will use to access the external DNS Server. In router based systems this is typically the IP Address of the router used for router setup. Refer to the your router’s documentation.

The .csv format FTP file as viewed in an Excel spreadsheet is organized into two rows and multiple columns. The first row is the data name, with the

SPREADSHEET

COLUMN

COLUMN HEADING

ChgMode 5 possible charge modes ―

FTP FILE DATA DESCRIPTIONS

DESCRIPTION / COMMENTS

Off, Bulk, Acceptance, Float

or Equalize

B BatVolts Battery voltage C BatAmps Net battery current in amps, positive is charging ― from IPN-ProRemote D BatDschAH Battery discharge amp-hours from full (negative) ― from IPN-ProRemote

E BatTemp Battery Temperature in ºC, or Bad or No Sensor

uxOut State of the uxVolts

uxiliary output voltage, operates

uxiliary output, ON or OF

in both Aux. Battery Charge and Load Control

if faulty or not installed

modes

H TotChgA Maximum total PV charge amps ― sum of all charge controllers on IPN network

I #0InVolts PV input voltage from Master charge controller ― IPN address 0 J #0InAmps PV input amps from Master charge controller ― IPN address 0 K #0OutAmps PV output amps from Master charge controller ― IPN address 0 L #1InVolts Same charge controller voltage and current data as columns I, J & K above, but for

charge controller Slave address #1. Additional data and columns to the right contain the same data for charge controller address #2 - #7.

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MODBUS

M #1InAmps N #1OutAmps

As part of the UCM’s communication capabilities, the industry standard MODBUS application protocol is provided both as isolated RS-485 serial and as MODBUS/TCP (Transmission Control Protocol). MODBUS use described here assumes the user is familiar with the MODBUS protocol and its terminology. The UCM supports RTU mode only. Refer to www.MODBUS.org for more information.

ELECTROSTATIC HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

The UCM cover must be removed to configure DIP switch and jumper settings. With the cover removed observe industry standard electrostatic handling precautions to minimize the likelihood of electrostatic damage . At a minimum, discharge yourself by touching a water faucet or other electrical ground prior to handling the unit and avoid touching components on the circuit board. The risk of electrostatic damage is highest when relative humidity is below 40%.

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AD2

AD3

AD4

AD5

AD6

8 16 32 64

MODBUS OVER TCP

The UCM communicates on port 502. The Slave Address / Unit Identifier only applies if MODBUS/TCP communication is converted back to RS-485 by an external user supplied TCP to RS-485 converter.

SLAVE ADDRESS / UNIT IDENTIFIER

DIP switches AD0 through AD7 as shown in Figure 4 set the UCM’s RS-485 RTU Slave Address / Unit Identifier within a selectable range of 1-247. Factory default Slave Address / Unit Identifier is 1 (AD0 - AD7 all OFF).

¾ RTU address DIP switches AD0 through AD7 are only read when the UCM boots and subsequent changes with power

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ISOLATED RS-485

MODBUS Address / Unit Identifier

applied are ignored. Note: Booting the UCM with an address setting greater than 247 is not a valid address will restore all UCM software settings to As Shipped Factory Defaults.

Actual RTU address setting = 1 + Sum of DIP’s weighting code set to ON

Examples: Address 1 = All Off , Address 5 = AD2 set to ON , Address 16 = AD0, 1, 2 & 3 set to ON

WEIGHTING CODE VALUE IF DIP = ON D0 1 2 4

¾ WARNING: The RS-485 serial port is electrically isolated from battery negative to eliminate ground

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loops. Do not exceed ±100V Peak difference between charge controller battery negative and MODBUS Master common. RS-485 terminal block COM connects to circuit common on the user side of the isolation barrier. Both sides of the isolation barrier are powered by the UCM.

UCM DIP SWITCH AND JUMPER SETTINGS

These connections for factory use only. DO NOT attach jumpers or other connections.

Force use of TCP/IP Comm defaults

Jumpers installed on these two jumper plugs configure RS-485 for Half Duplex operation by connecting signals

MODBUS baud rate & parity

A-to-A’ and B-to-B’. Factory default is jumpers installed. Remove jumpers for Full Duplex operation.

DIP switch positions are only read when the UCM boots. Changes following boot are ignored.

MODBUS Isolated RS485 terminal block. COM connected to user side of isolation barrier.

RS-485 SERIAL COMMUNICATION SETTINGS

FIGURE 4

Default RS-485 serial communication settings are half duplex, 19.2k baud, 8 data bits, Even Parity and 1 stop bit. To access internal DIP switch selectors

and jumpers shown in Figure 4, remove the UCM cover.

RS-485 BAUD RATE AND PARITY SELECT

DIP SWITCH FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

BAUD0 Baud rate select OFF = 19.2k baud, ON = 9600 baud

PARITY Odd/Even Parity select OFF = Even Parity, ON = Odd Parity

BAUD1 Parity Override OFF = Parity per PARITY DIP switch, On = No Parity & 2 Stop Bits

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Supported MODBUS Functions

1) Read Coils (0x01), Read Discrete Inputs (0x02)

Query Packet:

Response Packet:

READ COILS

PDU ADDRESS LOGICAL COIL # DESCRIPTION

0x0000 1 Charge Efficiency Mode, 0 = Auto, 1 = Fixed 0x0001 2 Aux Out Mode, 0 = Volts, 1 = Amp-Hours 0x0002 3 Aux Out State, 0 = Off, 1 = On

2a) Read Holding Registers (0x03), Read Input Registers (0x04)

0x0003 4 Temperature Sensor, 0 = Bad or missing

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Query Packet:

Response Packet:

2b) Preset Single Register (0x06)

Used for changing all charge controller and IPN-ProRemote setpoints.

Query Packet:

Response Packet:

PDU

ADDRESS

LOGICAL

FUNCTION

CODES

MODBUS REGISTERS

DESCRIPTION

0x0000 1 3, 4 Charge State

0x0001 2 3, 4 Battery Volts 0x0002 3 3, 4 Net Battery Amps, signed 0x0003 4 3, 4 Sum of Input Amps from All Controllers 0x0004 5 3, 4 Sum of Output Amps from All Controllers 0x0005 6 3, 4 % Remaining Battery Capacity

0x0006 7 3, 4 Battery Amp-Hours from Full, sent

unsigned

0x0007 8 3, 4 Aux. Battery Volts from Master, also

functions in Load Control mode 0x0008 9 3, 4 Remaining Equalize Time 0x0009 10 3, 4 Days Since Last Full Charge 0x000A 11 3, 4 Days Since Last Equalize 0x000B 12 3, 4 Max. Battery Voltage Detected 0x000C 13 3, 4 Min. Battery Voltage Detected

UNITS

Coded

Hours

Days Days

SCALING

0 = Off 1 = Acceptance 2 = Float 3 = Equalize 4 = Bulk X10 X10 X10 X10 None. Data valid following first switch to Float None. Data valid following first switch to Float X10

X10 none none X10 X10

ºC

PDU

ADDRESS 0x000D 14 3, 4 Total Charge Amp-Hours 0x000E 15 3, 4 Upper byte of Lifetime Amp-Hours 0x000F 16 3, 4 Lower 16 bits of Lifetime Amp-Hours 0x0010 17 3, 4 Battery Temperature

0x0011 18 3, 4 Master: Heat Sink Temperature 0x0012 19 3, 4 Master (Unit 0): Output Amps 0x0013 20 3, 4 Master (Unit 0): Input Volts 0x0014 21 3, 4 Master (Unit 0): Input Amps 0x0015 22 3, 4 Unit 1: Heat Sink Temperature 0x0016 23 3, 4 Unit 1: Output Amps 0x0017 24 3, 4 Unit 1: Input Volts 0x0018 25 3, 4 Unit 1: Input Amps 0x0019 26 3, 4 Unit 2: Heat Sink Temperature 0x001A 27 3, 4 Unit 2: Output Amps 0x001B 28 3, 4 Unit 2: Input Volts 0x001C 29 3, 4 Unit 2: Input Amps 0x001D 30 3, 4 Unit 3: Heat Sink Temperature 0x001E 31 3, 4 Unit 3: Output Amps 0x001F 32 3, 4 Unit 3: Input Volts 0x0020 33 3, 4 Unit 3: Input Amps 0x0021 34 3, 4 Unit 4: Heat Sink Temperature 0x0022 35 3, 4 Unit 4: Output Amps 0x0023 36 3, 4 Unit 4: Input Volts 0x0024 37 3, 4 Unit 4: Input Amps 0x0025 38 3, 4 Unit 5: Heat Sink Temperature 0x0026 39 3, 4 Unit 5: Output Amps 0x0027 40 3, 4 Unit 5: Input Volts 0x0028 41 3, 4 Unit 5: Input Amps 0x0029 42 3, 4 Unit 6: Heat Sink Temperature 0x002A 43 3, 4 Unit 6: Output Amps 0x002B 44 3, 4 Unit 6: Input Volts 0x002C 45 3, 4 Unit 6: Input Amps 0x002D 46 3, 4 Unit 7: Heat Sink Temperature 0x002E 47 3, 4 Unit 7: Output Amps 0x002F 48 3, 4 Unit 7: Input Volts 0x0030 49 3, 4 Unit 7: Input Amps 0x0031 50 3, 4, 6 Rated Battery AH Set Point 0x0032 51 3, 4, 6 Charge Efficiency % Setpoint 0x0033 52 3, 4, 6 Self-Discharge % per month Setpoint 0x0034 53 3, 4, 6 Max. Battery Setpoint 0x0035 54 3, 4, 6 <= Volts for Aux. Out Off Setpoint 0x0036 55 3, 4, 6 >= Volts for Aux. Out On Setpoint 0x0037 56 3, 4, 6 <= Amp-Hours for 0x0038 57 3, 4, 6 >= Amp-Hours for Aux. Out On Setpoint 0x0039 58 3, 4, 6 Post Dusk Lights Setpoint 0x003A 59 3, 4, 6 Pre-Dawn Lights Setpoint 0x003B 60 3, 4, 6 0x003C 61 3, 4, 6 Float Charge Voltage Setpoint 0x003D 62 3, 4, 6 Equalize Charge Voltage Setpoint 0x003E 63 3, 4, 6 Equalize Hours Setpoint 0x003F 64 3, 4, 6 0x0040 65 3, 4, 6 Temperature Compensation Factor 0x0041 66 3, 4, 6 Float Transition Current Setpoint 0x0042 67 3, 4, 6

LOGICAL

FUNCTION

CODES

DESCRIPTION

ux. Out Off Setpoint

cceptance Charge Voltage Setpoint

uto Equalize Days Setpoint

cceptance Hours Setpoint

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UNITS

none none none

ctual +60ºC.

(Range -60ºC to +80ºC)

ctual +60ºC X10 X10 X10 none X10 X10 X10 none X10 X10 X10 none X10 X10 X10 none X10 X10 X10 none X10 X10 X10 none X10 X10 X10 none X10 X10 X10

mp-Hours none

none none X10 X10 X10 none none

Hours Hours

X10 X10 X10 X10 X10

Hours

Day

X10 none

mV/ºC/BatteryCell X –100

mps / 100 Amp-Hours X10

Hours

X10

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3) Force Single Coil (0x05)

UCM SETUP PARAMETERS

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Query Packet:

Response Packet:

FORCE COILS

PDU ADDRESS LOGICAL COIL # DESCRIPTION

0x0013 20 Start Equalize 0x0014 21 Stop Equalize 0x0015 22 Clear Max. Battery Volts Detected 0x0016 23 Clear Min. Battery Volts Detected 0x0017 24 Clear Total Charge Amp-Hours 0x0018 25 Clear Lifetime Battery Discharge Amp-Hours 0x0019 26 Set Charge Efficiency to Auto Mode 0x001A 27 Set Charge Efficiency to Fixed Mode 0x001B 28 Set Aux. Out Mode to Volts 0x001C 29 Set Aux. Out Mode to Amp-Hours 0x001D 30 Restore Charge Controller Defaults

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¾ The UCM has various setup parameters all of which are preconfigured at the factory. All setting are stored either in nonvolatile memory, DIP switches or jumpers such that all settings are retained following a loss of power.

As Shipped Factory Default Settings

Basic TCP/IP Communication FTP File Transfer

• IPv4 IP Address ......................................... 192.168.1.235 • Server address ......................................................... ―blank―

• Subnet Mask .............................................. 255.255.255.0 • User Name ............................................................... ―blank―

• Gateway IP Address ................................. 192.168.1.1 • Password ................................................................... ―blank―

• IP-A (force use of comm defaults) ............ off • Hours Between Uploads .......................................... Disabled

Datalogging UCM logon

• Hours in Log Period ................................... Disabled • Password................................................................... admin

MODBUS

• Address / Unit Identifier ............................. 1 (AD0 ― AD7 all off) • RS-485 Duplex Mode ............................................... Half Duplex

• RS485 DataBits/Parity/StopBits ............... 8/Even/1 (Baud1/Parity off) • RS-495 Baud rate ..................................................... 19.2K (baud0 off)

Misc.

• Location Name Reminder ......................... MY SOLAR SYSTEM

Restoring As Shipped Factory Default Settings

1. Remove UCM power 5. Set all 12 DIP’s shown in Figure 4 to OFF

2. Set DIP’s AD0 ― AD7 shown in Figure 4 to all ON 6. Install two jumper plugs A-to-A’ and B-to-B’ shown in Figure 4

3. Restore UCM power for 10 seconds, confirm power LED blinking 7. UCM is now restored to As Shipped Factory Default Settings

4. Remove UCM power

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¾ CAUTION:. This unit is not watertight and must be protected from rain, snow and excessive moisture.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

SYMPTOM PROBABLE CA USE ITEMS TO EXAMINE OR CORRECT

Power/Heartbeat LED off

Power/Heartbeat LED on solid and not blinking Unable to get to UCM web site login page via direct connection

No power

UCM locked up due to EMI or voltage transient

Wrong cable type

Incorrect UCM communication settings

Incorrect TCP/IP settings in computer

Charge controller not properly powered.

IPN Network cable faulty, not plugged in or cable pins do not swap per Figure 2. Reboot UCM

by momentarily removing IPN network cable or cycling charge

controller power.

Crossover

Perform a Restore As Shipped Factory Defaults function in UCM.

type cable required for direct connection communication.

Set computer TCP/IP settings as required for direct connection.

for direct connection Unable to access UCM web site login page on LAN via router

LAN not operating properly

Incorrect UCM to router cable

Incorrect communication settings in

UCM or router

Correct basic LAN operation.

Use standard patch cable from UCM to router, not Crossover cable supplied.

Correct communication settings in UCM and router per router documentation for router communication with UCM’s fixed IP Address.

Refer to UCM Connection Using A Router section of manual. Unable to access UCM over the Internet

UCM login page password not accepted

Commands or settings changes not received by charge control system

Certain data on UCM web page shown as

UCM not accessible on LAN

Router not properly configured for Port Forwarding of UCM

ISP does not allow Port Forwarding

Not entering correct IP Address at remote computer

DNS Service (if used) not keeping track of routers IP Address Password entered incorrectly or is unknown

SET, CLEAR or START/STOP button not pressed.

Communication from UCM to charge controller not operating Device not present or information not available

UCM must be accessible

on LAN prior to attempting internet access.

Correct router’s Port Forwarding settings per router documentation.

Get ISP to allow Port Forwarding or switch ISP’s

Confirm you have the proper “router” WAN IP Address which is assigned by the

ISP, refer to router documentation.

ISP may have changed the router’s IP Address, consider using DNS service to

keep track of IP Address changes

IP Address not entered into web browser in the proper form

Refer to DNS service provider documentation

Ensure password which is case sensitive is entered correctly

Perform a Restore As Shipped Factory Defaults function to restore password to

admin

ppropriate SET, CLEAR or START/STOP button must be pressed to send

command or setting to charge controller.

IPN Network cable faulty

Device (e.g., charge controller, IPN-ProRemote) not present on IPN network or data

not yet initialized. See device’s documentation. dashes (– – –) Settings changes off

Setting entered incorrectly Decimal numbers such as 14.0 must be entered as 14.0 and not as 14. by factor of 10 Certain UCM settings or commands do not operate properly MODBUS RS-485 not communicating

MODBUS TCP not communicating

IPN-ProRemote present with outdated

pre V4.00 software

Incorrect duplex mode selected

Incorrect A/B wiring polarity

Incorrect communication settings

Incorrect Port setting

Incorrect IP Address

Incorrect Function Code and/or Data

Update IPN-ProRemote software to version V4.00 or later.

Remove IPN-ProRemote from system if software V4.00 or later not available.

Correct Full Duplex / Half Duplex selection via jumpers.

Correct A/B polarity

Correct settings for Baud Rate, Parity & Stop Bits. Set to Port 502.

Use correct UCM IP Address

Correct Function Code and/or Data

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SPECIFICATIONS Universal Communication Module

Power

IPN Network Connection RJ-11 Phone jack, 7’ (1.5m) 4-wire swap cable to charge controller supplied

Compatible Charge Controllers

which may be identified by a lower case “i" in the charge controller part number (e.g., SB3024iL)

RS-485

Selectable half duplex (2-wire) or full duplex (4-wire), Connection via compression terminal block

Default communication parameters, 19.2k baud, Even parity (9600 baud & Odd parity available)

Ethernet

MODBUS Standard MODBUS RTU, slave addresses 1

HTTP Web Site Server Delivers HTTP web site for data view, parameter setup and datalog file download for two users simultaneously.

Datalogging Provides datalogging of up to 32 key performance parameters for up to 128 days. Datalog available for download as

Comma Separated Value (.csv) file which may be viewed or manipulated with Microsoft

Provides ability to periodically upload real time data via FTP to IP Address or Domain Name

FTP Upload

Environmental

As a part of our continuous improvement process ¦ With user supplied Internet connection specifications are subject to change without prior notice. § Requires IPN-ProRemote with software version V4.00 or greater

TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Blue Sky Energy, Inc. (hereinafter BSE), hereby warrants to the original consumer purchaser, that the product or any part thereof shall be free from

defects due to defective workmanship or materials for a period of two (2) years subject to the conditions set forth below.

1. This limited warranty is extended to the original consumer purchaser of the product, and is not extended to any other party.

2. The limited warranty period commences on the date the product is sold to the original consumer purchaser. For high volume OEM customers where it is not possible to match a product to a purchase date the limited warranty period commences on the manufacturing date of the product. A copy of the original purchase receipt identifying purchaser and date of purchase, must accompany the product to obtain warranty repairs.

3. This limited warranty does not apply to, and future warranty shall become void, for any product or part thereof damaged by; a) alteration, disassembly or application of a foreign substance, b) repair or service not rendered by a BSE authorized repair facility, c) accident or abuse, d) corrosion, e) lightning or other act of God, f) operation or installation contrary to instructions pertaining to the product, or g) cosmetic aging.

4. If BSE’s examination of the product determines that the product is not defective the consumer shall be charged a test and evaluation fee of $20 and be responsible for all transportation costs and insurance related to returning the product to the consumer. The consumer is ultimately responsible for proper installation and operation of the product and BSE’s prior troubleshooting assistance shall not serve as a waiver of the test and evaluation fee. The test and evaluation fee is subject to change without prior notice.

5. If within the coverage of this limited warranty, BSE shall repair or replace the product at BSE’s sole discretion and return the product via standard ground transportation of BSE’s choosing within the continental US. The consumer shall be responsible for all transportation costs and insurance to return the product outside the continental US, and for all transportation costs and insurance related to expedited return of the product. BSE’s liability for any defective product or any part thereof shall be limited to the repair or replacement of the product. BSE shall not be liable for any loss or damage to person or property, or any other damages, whether incidental, consequential or otherwise, caused by any defect in the product or any part thereof.

6. Any implied warranty for merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the length of this warranty.

7. To obtain warranty repairs, contact BSE at 760-597-1642 to obtain a Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) number. Mark the outside of the package with the RGA number and return the product, postage prepaid and insured to the address below. The consumer is responsible for all transportation costs and insurance related to returning the product to BSE, and for any shipping damage which may void the warranty or increase the cost of repairs.

800-493-7877 • 760-597-1642 • Fax 760-597-1731 • www.blueskyenergyinc.com

Power provided by charge controller;

1W with Ethernet operating

ll Blue Sky Energy charge controllers with IPN compatible display connector

Fully isolated RS-485 to

Standard Ethernet TCP/IP 10Mbps

100VDC, common mode transient immunity >25kV/μs

RJ-45 connector

247 available

Communication via isolated RS-485 or MODBUS/TCP

Requires Internet browser software supporting HTTP 1.1 or higher

as Comma Separated Value (.csv) file.

-40 – +50°C, 10 – 90% RH non-condensing

Blue Sky Energy, Inc.

2598 Fortune Way, Suite K

Vista, CA, 92081, USA

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