Emerson Alber BDSi User Guide

BDSi Monitor

Product Description Guide

3103 North Andrews Avenue Extension

Pompano Beach FL 33064

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www.alber.com

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1 BDSI GENERAL DESCRIPTION .............................................................................. 1

1.1 Normal Operating Mode ................................................................ ................................ 1

1.2 Discharge Mode ................................................................................................ ............ 1

1.3 Resistance Test Mode ................................................................................................... 1

1.4 Alarm Features.............................................................................................................. 1

1.5 BDSi Features ............................................................................................................... 2

1.6 Battery Monitor Data Manager BMDM Program Features ............................................. 2

1.7 Optional Accessories..................................................................................................... 2

2 PANEL CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ................................................................. 3

2.1 BDSi Controller ................................................................................................ ............. 3

2.1.1 Front Panel Connectors: USB Local Port ................................................................ 3

2.1.2 Front Panel Controls: Alarm Reset Switch ............................................................... 3

2.1.3 Front Panel Indicators: DCM TX, RX, COM, Status, Alarms And Test ..................... 3

2.1.4 Rear Panel Connectors: BDSi Controller ................................................................. 4

2.2 BDSi Data Collection Module ........................................................................................ 6

2.2.1 Front Panel Indicators: Status, Tx, Rx, Service ....................................................... 6

2.2.2 Rear Panel Connectors: BDSi Data Collection Module ............................................ 7

2.2.3 Rear Panel Controls: Settings, DCM No. And String No. ......................................... 8

3 BDSI CONFIGURATIONS, MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER ................. 8

3.1 Serial Number ............................................................................................................... 8

3.2 Model Number/Configuration Information ...................................................................... 9

4 BDSI CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................... 11

4.1 Power ...........................................................................................................................11

4.2 Fuses ...........................................................................................................................11

4.3 Inputs ...........................................................................................................................11

4.4 Outputs ........................................................................................................................11

4.5 Parameters/Features....................................................................................................11

4.6 Communication ............................................................................................................11

4.7 Data Storage ................................................................................................................12

4.8 Control Switches ..........................................................................................................12

4.9 Operating Environment ................................................................................................12

4.10 Dimensions ..................................................................................................................12

4.11 Agencies ......................................................................................................................12

5 BDSI DATA COLLECTION MODULE SPECIFICATIONS ..................................... 13

5.1 Power ...........................................................................................................................13

5.2 Fuses ...........................................................................................................................13

5.3 Inputs ...........................................................................................................................13

5.4 Outputs ........................................................................................................................13

5.5 Parameters / Features ..................................................................................................13

5.6 Measurement Range / Tolerance .................................................................................13

5.7 Communications ..........................................................................................................14

5.8 Data Storage ................................................................................................................14

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5.9 Control Switches ..........................................................................................................14

5.10 Operating Environment ................................................................................................14

5.11 Dimensions ..................................................................................................................14

5.12 Agencies ......................................................................................................................14

Table of Figures

Figure 1. Controller Front Panel With Local Port USB ................................................................ 3

Figure 2. Controller Front Panel Indicators LEDs Explained ....................................................... 3

Figure 3. Controller Rear Panel .................................................................................................. 4

Figure 4. Controller Input 240 VAC 50Hz/60Hz .......................................................................... 4

Figure 5. Controller AC Power Block On/Off .............................................................................. 4

Figure 6. Controller Output Power .............................................................................................. 5

Figure 7. Controller TELCO........................................................................................................ 5

Figure 8. Controller Critical & Maintenance Alarms, Remote Reset And Fiber Optix Rx, Tx ....... 5

Figure 9. Controller LAN ............................................................................................................ 6

Figure 10. Controller Local RS232 ............................................................................................. 6

Figure 11. DCM LED Explanation .............................................................................................. 6

Figure 12. DCM Input AC Power ................................................................................................ 7

Figure 13. DCM Temperature/Transducers ................................................................................ 7

Figure 14. DCM Fiber Optics ...................................................................................................... 7

Figure 15. DCM J1-J5 ................................................................................................................ 8

Figure 16. DCM Settings ............................................................................................................ 8

Figure 17. Serial/Model Number Label Example ........................................................................ 8

Figure 18. BDSi Configurations/DCM Model Numbers ............................................................... 9

Figure 19. Configurations Continued/Controller Model Numbers ...............................................10

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BDSi General Description

1 BDSi General Description

The BDSi is a battery monitor for UPS applications and is designed for installation inside UPS
battery cabinets. What sets Albér monitors apart from others is their ability to provide early
warning of battery problems. The monitor checks the state of health of each cell by performing a
proactive resistance test, a reliable predictor of battery performance. In addition, to indicate
immediate battery health and monitor status of a given location, the system reports to a Central
computer, a generic PC displaying status screens.

Using polling and data transfer algorithms, the Battery Monitor Data Manager program lets a
Central computer manage over 1000 monitor systems. Data is stored in the computer database
for later analysis and reporting. At any time, service personnel may call a battery location from
the Central computer or a remote location, such as from home, or directly connect to the
monitor without losing contact with the computer.

The Data Manager string and monitor status indicators make central battery monitoring easy.
Terms such as Discharging, Alarm or Warning for string status or Active for monitor status
quickly summarize events. Conditions reported to the Central computer are displayed as a list,
to easily identify trouble spots. The system also features several methods of automated
reporting of alarm occurrences, such as contacting key personnel via a pager, email or fax.

Flexibility was a major design consideration. Since the monitors can be installed without an
external computer, a primary protocol using MODBUS ASCII was selected to let you incorporate
the monitor into large-scale facility monitors. This allows third-party interfaces to access all the
stand-alone features of the monitor, yet leaves the advanced features of the Data Manager
remote communication software available for service personnel.

1.1 Normal Operating Mode

In normal mode, the system scans all parameters in one to five seconds, depending on the
configuration. As readings are taken, they are compared to user-programmed alarm levels. The
monitor can then call a Central computer and energize an alarm contact if a parameter exceeds
a level. Front panel LEDs indicate scan and alarm status, and alarm events are stored in
memory for future analysis. The BDSi can be programmed for critical and maintenance alarms.

1.2 Discharge Mode

If a discharge is detected, the system goes into a data logging mode and stores battery voltages
and discharge current into a discharge record.

1.3 Resistance Test Mode

A battery resistance test may be performed at user-set intervals. The test is similar to that
performed by the Albér Cellcorder. On a BDSi, up to ten intertiers can be configured for this
measurement.

1.4 Alarm Features

The monitor may be set to automatically call the Central computer to report an alarm condition
when detected. You can program thresholds on all monitored thresholds and a maintenance or
critical parameter can be delivered. When a parameter goes outside the normal range, the
monitor stores the event in memory, then the Alarm LED lights, and maintenance and critical
alarm relay with a Form C contact energizes. The alarms may be set for latching or non­latching.

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1.5 BDSi Features

This section describes standard and optional BDSi features:

 Auto detects discharges based on Overall Volts or Discharge Current,

and stores data for real time or accelerated time playback,

 Communicates with an external computer via USB, RS-232, modem, and LAN,
 Network compatible,
 Performs a scheduled resistance test of all cells/jars and intertiers,

and stores results for trending analysis,

 Scans all pertinent battery parameters, such as overall voltage,

cell voltages, current, temperature, float currents and string currents, and

 Signals if any parameter is outside user-programmed limits,

energizes a Form C relay contact, and calls a Central computer to report the alarm
condition.

1.6 Battery Monitor Data Manager BMDM Program Features

 Automatic paging, emailing, and faxing of alarm events,
 Automatic polling for over 1000 sites for monitor and string status reporting,
 Automatically receives calls from monitors and updates the central database for data

analysis,

 Complete memo tracking down to the cell/module level,
 Easy to read string and monitor status,
 Historical event list for complete string history,
 Instant trend graphs of any selected parameter,
 Microsoft Access database compatible, with management of all stored data,
 Network compatible,
 Playback of discharge rundown test and controlled rundown test data,
 Service mode for service personnel, and local RS-232 and USB direct connect

viewing of string details and system setup when loaded on a laptop computer,

 SQL server compatible,
 Status display can be customized for multi-customer monitoring, and is
 Windows 2000, XP, 7 and 8 compatible Central computer control software.

1.7 Optional Accessories

 Hall effect current transducer for measuring discharge and float current,
 Temperature sensor or Contact Ambient Probe,
 Network interface,
 Modem

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