Computronic Controls Sentinel 150P User Manual

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issue 2, 2014-01-09

SNTL150P-PCSUITE interface suite

Configuration and Monitoring software for
Sentinel 150P automatic switch mode battery chargers

Installation and Operation Manual

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Please read the following information before installing.

BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT:

Read and follow all product safety and installation instructions.
Please contact your Computronic Controls or F W Murphy

representative immediately if you have any questions.

In order to consistently bring you the highest quality, full featured products, we reserve the right to change our
specifications and designs at any time.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents 3

System requirements 5

Installation Guide 6

Getting Started 7

Environment settings 7

Connecting To Charger 8

Using the Interface Suite 9

Interface Suite Environment 10

View Level Overview 11

Active Charger Profile 11

View Level Overview 12

Time in AC failure 12

Time Charging (>500mA) 12

Time in Float Mode 12

Battery Voltage Graph 13

Charger Current Graph 13

Engineer View Overview 14

Engineer password 14

Charger Profile 14

Global Charger Settings 15

Manager View Overview 16

Manager password 16

Charger Profiles 16

Charger Settings 16

Charger Identification 16

Charge History 16

From the Setup Editor screen, a full Setup configuration can be created, deleted or modified. To create a new
Setup enter required name in the Setup Name area and complete all details as required. 17

SNTL150P Configurable Settings 18

Charger Profiles 18

Preset Charger Profiles 18

Creating Custom Profiles 19

Deleting Custom Profiles 20

Adding Current SNTL150P Profile To Software Suite 20

Applying Custom Profiles 20

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Battery Check Routine 21

Setting Charger Current Limit 22

Boost Drop Out Current 22

Auto-Boost Period 22

Digital Input Settings (where fitted) 23

Alarm Settings (where fitted) 24

Resolving Communication Errors 25

Configuration of SNTL150-P via TTL 26

In System Programming 27

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System requirements

The SNTL-PCSUITE is a PC-based software program for configuring and monitoring Sentinel 150P series battery
chargers. Communication between the PC and Sentinel 150P is via a USB and TTL converter.

Minimum system requirements:

1. Sentinel 150P series battery charger

2. Personal Computer (PC):

 Processor: x86 (32 bit), 1GHz
 RAM: 1Gb
 USB port
 Display: minimum resolution 1024 x 768
 Operating System: Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home

with .NET framework 3.5 or higher

3. SNTL-PCSUITE software

4. USB / TTL converter recognised as COM port on Windows OS

5. TTL Data lead (connecting Sentinel to USB/TTL converter)

6. USB lead (connecting PC to USB/TTL converter)

Item 3 above (SNTL150P-PCSUITE software) is available on request, part number 42.70.3824: the software is
supplied by email attachment.

Item 3 is also available on CD-ROM, along with items 4 – 6, as a complete connection suite, model
SNTL150P-PCCONN, part number 42.70.3825.

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2, Select Next to continue through installation
process.

3, After viewing license agreement, select YES to
proceed

4, Select installation folder

5, Select program folder and optional desktop icon
6, Confirm installation by selecting Next

7, Installation is complete, select Finish

Installation Guide

1, Run the Sentinel 150-P Interface Suite.exe file to install software to PC

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From Settings Screen, select environment from
Menu Bar and then select Log In To Interface

Suite

When asked for password, enter the supplied
password to access the appropriate level.

There are 3 modes of operation for the SNTL150P
Interface Suite

 Basic View Level
 Engineer Level
 Manager Level

See SNTL150P Interface Suite Environment

settings section of this document for information
on paramaters available within each log in level.

Should an incorrect password be entered then the

system will state the following:

And limit access to View Level only

Screen Tab Control

Menu Bar for Screen

Getting Started

After installing SNTL150P interface suite on your PC, a desk top icon as shown below will be added. Select this to
launch the SNTL150P interface suite

Environment settings

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Once connected to charger and SNTL150P has
either DC or AC power, select Scan For Devices to
initiate scan.
Upon successful detection of the SNTL150P the
software suite will automatically connect and start
communicating

See resolving communication errors section (­page 25) of this document should you have problems
connecting to the SNTL150P

Once communication is established with the unit, the Top & Side Status windows and
indications will become active and reflect the SNTL150P’s current condition

Top Status Window

In addition to information about voltage, output current and SNTL150P model
information, the Top Status Window provides information regarding its charging state.
Battery (°C) Thermometer - will indicate SNTL150P detected battery temperature
should a remote temperature compensation lead be connected. (Temperature is
shown in °C)

Boost Status – Will indicate if SNTL150P needs to enter its boost cycle. Indicates if
Waiting to Start, Active or Completed. Once SNTL150P terminal voltage has
increased above boost initiate voltage, then this will become green.
Commissioning Charge – When SNTL150P is first powered up, it will automatically
enter a prolonged boost extension period, factory set to 6 hours, once complete this
will become green and be marked as complete.

Input Status (if option fitted) – Shows indication of SNTL150Ps digital input
Output Status – Shows indication of SNTL150P self-resetting output protection

circuit
Relay Status (if option fitted) – Shows Fault Relay Status

Side Status Window

The firmware revision installed in the SNTL150P is displayed along with option to
update, Consult updating firmware section within this document.
The side status window will indicate information about timers on the SNTL150P.

Power On Time – Duration that the SNTL150P has been powered (AC or DC)
Time Left in Active State - How long the SNTL150P has remaining in its current

state.

Time Until Battery Check - How long before next Battery Check is performed.
P.O.S.T. Timer / Boost Initiate Timer -

Time (counting down from 30s) until boost is initiated if battery measured voltage is
below the boost initiate set point or the 6 second POST timer performed on initial
power up or after a Connection Fault
Alarm Hold Off’s – Low, High and Charge Fail alarms are held off for 2 minutes,

should the fault still be present at the end of the hold timer then an alarm will be
indicated.

Connecting To Charger

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The Communication Screen

This screen shows Incoming and Outgoing
Transmissions between the PC and SNTL150P.

Reset Counters – Allows the monitored counts to be
reset on the PC software
Pause – Allows the connections to be paused,
ceasing all communications with charger until
Continue is selected
To terminate connections with SNTL150P, select
Disconnect from the Actions to ensure the Port is
correctly closed.

Warning! Failure to do so before physically
disconnecting from the SNTL150P may cause
interrupt damage to the SNTL150P requiring a full
AC/DC reset before normal operation can continue.

Transmission Log

SNTL150P Interface Suite can log all serial
transmissions. These log files can then be loaded
into the Charge Data Screen.
Set File Path - The File Path of stored log can be
selected, default is same path as installed interface
suite

Clear Log – Delete the log if already present
Log File Name – Enter a name for the log (default is

SNTL150P Log)

Note: Custom Logs can be configured to record
specific data in a csv file (TAB separated), under the
directory selected as above.

The SDR (Serial Data Request) option shows
messages queued waiting for action by software
suite.

Using the Interface Suite