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Publication history

March 2008

Standard Issue 10.00. Lorain CSP Access 4860 (AP6C55CC) is
“Manufacturing Discontinued” (MD), removed from document. Added
optional External Battery Disconnect Unit P/N 535282. (ECN0674)

April 2007

Standard Issue 9.00. 8-position fuseblock added. Power shelf info from
UM6C55CC (AP6C55CC) added to this document. (ECN0615)

March 2006

Standard Issue 8.00. Product name changed from Candeo IP to Lorain CIP
throughout the document, Chapter 5 revised to include new software features
of the System Manager IP, and minor revisions/corrections throughout the
document. (ECN0513)

April 2005

Standard Issue 7.00. General revision of Chapter 5 to add / revise features per
new software version R6b; in section 3.4.2, revise Table 3.5; and minor
revisions throughout the manual. (ECN0448)

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November 2004

Standard Issue 6.00. Add information about the new Controller CIP
throughout the manual. (ECN0390)

October 2004

Standard Issue 5.00. General revision of Chapter 5 to add / revise features per
new software version R5b; add information about the new AP5C55BF Lorain
CIP shelf for SLC-96 and Series-5 applications throughout the manual; in
sections 1.5 and 7.5, add caution boxes on removal of controller; in section

2.1, add reference to GNB “Top-Hat” framework; in section 3.5.1 and Table

8.3, add information on optional breaker guard; in section 6.1, section 6.31
and Table 8.1, add information on cross-over cable; in section 6.3.3 and Table

8.1, add information on DC modem; in section 7.3, revise the software
upgrade procedure; in Table 8.2, revise information on air filters; in Table

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8.4, add information on temperature probe with 25 m cable; and minor
revisions throughout the manual. (ECN0373)

July 2004

Standard Issue 4.00. In section 1.5, caution boxes for installation in restricted
location and for ESD warning added; in section 3.5, information about 20 A
capacity San-O AX2 fuse and 100 A capacity circuit breaker added; several
illustrations improved; in section 5.5.5.25, SNMP descriptive information
added; in Appendix A, tables updated; and minor revisions throughout the
manual. (ECN0341)

April 2004

Standard Issue 3.00. Improve section 5.5.5.23 on “SNMP Settings”, add
software upgrade and configuration upload sections in “Maintenance”
Chapter”, update Chapter 5 per latest software issue (R3C), and minor
revisions throughout the manual. (ECN0281)

March 2004

Standard Issue 2.00. To add option for cabling of AC input through conduits,
to add improved operating temperature range, and minor revision throughout
the manual. (ECN0196)

February 2004

December 2003

Standard Issue 1.00. First issue of this manual. (ECN0196)

Preliminary Issue 0.01. First draft of this manual. (ECN0196)

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Contents

1. About this document 13

1.1. Purpose of this manual ..................................................................13

1.2. Applicability of this document.........................................................13

1.3. Notice of disclaimer........................................................................13

1.4. How this document is organized ....................................................14

1.5. Warnings and Cautions..................................................................14

1.6. Reference documents ....................................................................16

2. Introduction 19

2.1. Description .....................................................................................19

2.1.1. Lorain CIP Power Systems ..................................................19

2.1.2. Lorain CIP Access Power Systems......................................20

2.2. Equipment applications ..................................................................21

2.2.1. Lorain CIP Power Systems ..................................................21

2.2.2. Lorain CIP Access Power Systems......................................21

2.3. Configurations................................................................................22

2.3.1. Lorain CIP Power Systems ..................................................22

2.3.2. Lorain CIP Access Power Systems......................................23

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3. Specifications 25

3.1. General ..........................................................................................25

3.2. Lorain CIP and CIP Access Power Systems..................................25

3.2.1. General specifications..........................................................25

3.2.2. Lorain CIP shelves...............................................................26

3.2.3. Lorain CIP controllers ..........................................................31

3.2.4. Rectifier –48 V dc, 750 W and Rectifier –48 V dc, 1500 W..33

3.2.5. Distribution and battery connection section..........................36

3.3. Optional External Battery Disconnect Unit .....................................42

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4. Functional description 43

4.1. Lorain CIP and Lorain CIP Access Power Systems.......................43

4.1.1. General ................................................................................43

4.1.2. Controller CIP ......................................................................43

4.1.3. System Manager CIP...........................................................45

4.1.4. Rectifier –48 V dc, 750 W and –48 V dc, 1500 W ................49

4.1.5. Distribution ...........................................................................50

5. Configuring and operating the system 51

5.1. General ..........................................................................................51

5.2. Voltage levels.................................................................................51

5.3. Controller CIP ................................................................................51

5.3.1. DIP switch modules .............................................................52

5.3.2. Nominal float voltage adjustment .........................................53

5.3.3. Low voltage disconnect........................................................53

5.3.4. Temperature compensation .................................................54

5.3.5. Clearing of alarms................................................................55

5.4. System Manager CIP.....................................................................56

5.4.1. Input/output connection interface .........................................56

5.5. Local access to the System Manager CIP .....................................57

5.5.1. Initial start-up .......................................................................57

5.5.2. Inactivity timer ......................................................................58

5.5.3. Navigating through the menus .............................................58

5.5.4. Modifying values ..................................................................58

5.5.5. Alarm menu..........................................................................58

5.5.6. Status menu.........................................................................60

5.5.7. Settings menu ......................................................................62

5.5.8. Maintenance menu ..............................................................66

5.6. Remote access to the GUI of the System Manager CIP ................69

5.6.1. Home screen........................................................................69

5.6.2. Menu structure of the GUI....................................................70

5.6.3. STATUS screens .................................................................72

5.6.4. ALARMS screens.................................................................74

5.6.5. SETTINGS screens .............................................................77

5.6.6. Maintenance screens.........................................................133

6. Communicating with System Manager CIP 141

6.1. General ........................................................................................141

6.2. Recommended PC requirements.................................................141

6.3. Connecting a computer to the System Manager CIP ...................142

6.3.1. Direct Ethernet connection.................................................142

6.3.2. Remote Ethernet connection..............................................143

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6.3.3. Remote dial-up connection ................................................143

6.4. Communicating with the System Manager CIP............................144

6.4.1. Hardware switch ................................................................144

6.4.2. Ethernet communication ....................................................145

6.4.3. Modem communication......................................................152

7. Maintenance 165

7.1. Routine maintenance ...................................................................165

7.2. Troubleshooting ...........................................................................165

7.2.1. Troubleshooting the Controller CIP in a Lorain CIP power

system ...............................................................................165

7.2.2. Troubleshooting the System Manager CIP ........................166

7.3. System Manager CIP Software upgrade......................................167

7.4. Configuration upload ....................................................................172

7.4.1. System Manager CIP configuration upload using the

same software version .......................................................172

7.4.2. System Manager CIP configuration upload using different

software version.................................................................181

7.5. Replacement of Lorain CIP and Lorain CIP Access components 184

7.5.1. Replacing a CIP controller in a Lorain CIP power system..184

7.5.2. Replacing a System Manager CIP in a Lorain CIP or

Lorain CIP Access power system ......................................185

7.5.3. Upgrading a Lorain CIP power system from a Controller

CIP to a System Manager CIP...........................................186

7.5.4. Replacing a Rectifier –48 V dc, 750 W or 1500 W .............187

7.5.5. Replacing the cooling fan on a Rectifier –48 V dc, 750 W

or 1500 W ..........................................................................187

7.5.6. Replacing a distribution circuit breaker or fuse in a Lorain

CIP or Lorain CIP Access power system ...........................189

7.6. Adding a Rectifier –48 V dc, 750 W or 1500 W to a live power

system......................................................................................190

Appendix A: Recommended replacement parts 191

List of terms 195

Power Support Services 199

List of Figures

Figure 2.1 – Front view of a Lorain CIP 48120 power system using an

AP5C55BA power shelf..................................................................23

Figure 2.2 – Front view of a Lorain CIP 4890 power system using an

AP5C55CA power shelf .................................................................23

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Figure 2.3 – Front view of a Lorain CIP Access 48120 power system

using an AP5C55BF power shelf ...................................................24

Figure 3.1 – Front view of an empty 23” mounting Lorain CIP 48120

power system using an AP5C55BB power shelf with front

IEC320 AC receptacles..................................................................27

Figure 3.2 – Perspective view of the rear IEC320 AC cabling option on

a Lorain CIP 48120 power system using an AP5C55BA power

shelf ...............................................................................................27

Figure 3.3 – Front view of an empty 19” mounting Lorain CIP 4890

power system using an AP5C55CA power shelf............................28

Figure 3.4 – AC cabling layout at the rear of a Lorain CIP 48120 power

system using an AP5C55BC power shelf with four individual AC

feeds ..............................................................................................28

Figure 3.5 – AC cabling layout at the front of a Lorain CIP 48120 power

system using an AP5C55BE power shelf with dual AC feeds ........29

Figure 3.6 – Front view of an empty 23” mounting Lorain CIP Access

48120 power system using an AP5C55BF power shelf .................29

Figure 3.7 – AC interface box ...................................................................30

Figure 3.8 – AC cabling layout at the rear of a Lorain CIP 48120 power

system using an AP5C55BH power shelf with dual AC feeds........30

Figure 3.9 – AC cabling layout at the rear of a Lorain CIP 4890 power

system using an AP5C55CC power shelf with a single AC feed....31

Figure 3.10 – Front view of the AP7C55BA Controller CIP.......................32

Figure 3.11 – Front view of the AP7C56BA System Manager CIP ...........32

Figure 3.12 – Front view of the 750 W and 1500 W rectifiers ...................34

Figure 3.13 – Perspective view of Lorain CIP distribution section ............38

Figure 3.14 – Typical Lorain CIP distribution section load cabling............39

Figure 3.15 – Connecting details on the controller interface card.............40

Figure 3.16 – Battery connection section for AP5C55BA, AP5C55BB,

AP5C55BC, AP5C55BE, AP5C55BG, AP5C55BH; and

AP5C55CA, AP5C55CB, AP5C55CC (see also Figure 3.17 for

AP5C55BF)....................................................................................41

Figure 3.17 – Battery connections section for AP5C55BF........................42

Figure 4.1 – Functional diagram of the Controller CIP..............................44

Figure 4.2 – Functional diagram of the System Manager CIP ..................46

Figure 4.3 – List of available alarms and their default severity .................48

Figure 4.4 – Functional diagram of the 750 W and 1500 W rectifiers .......50

Figure 5.1 – Location of DIP switch modules and output relay contacts

on Controller CIP ...........................................................................52

Figure 5.2 – Connector definition in the controller connection interface

card................................................................................................55

Figure 5.3 – Input/output connection interface the on System Manager

CIP.................................................................................................56

Figure 5.4 – Connector definition in the controller connection interface

box .................................................................................................57

Figure 5.5 – Default screen on System Manager CIP graphical display ...58

Figure 5.6 – Structure of the ALARM menu..............................................59

Figure 5.7 – Structure of the STATUS menu System Manager CIP .........61

Figure 5.8 – Structure of the SETTINGS menu ........................................63

Figure 5.9 – Structure of the MAINTENANCE menu ................................67

Figure 5.10 – ENP-POWER-MIB Tree....................................................127

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Figure 5.11 – SNMP Trap.......................................................................128

Figure 6.1 – Typical remote connections to the System Manager CIP ...142
Figure 6.2 – Location of the communication ports on the front panel of

the System Manager CIP .............................................................142

Figure 6.3 – Setting the System Manager CIP hardware switch.............145

Figure 7.1 – Replacing the cooling fan on a Rectifier –48 V dc, 750 W

or 1500 W ....................................................................................189

List of Tables

Table 2.1 – Lorain CIP 4890 AP6C55CB power shelf options..................22

Table 2.2 – Lorain CIP 48120 AP6C55CA power shelf options................22

Table 2.3 – Lorain CIP Access power shelf options..................................23

Table 3.1 – General specifications............................................................25

Table 3.2 – EMC specifications ................................................................25

Table 3.3 – Mechanical specifications of Lorain CIP shelves ...................26

Table 3.4 – Mechanical specifications of the Lorain CIP controllers .........33

Table 3.5 – Operating parameters of the AP7C55BA Controller CIP........33

Table 3.6 – Operating parameters of the AP7C56BA System Manager

CIP.................................................................................................33

Table 3.7 – Mechanical specifications of the 750 W and 1500 W

rectifiers .........................................................................................34

Table 3.8 – Electrical specifications of the 750 W and 1500 W rectifiers..34
Table 3.9 – Electrical specifications of the Lorain CIP distribution

section............................................................................................39

Table 4.1 – List of Controller CIP alarms and their default severity ..........45

Table 4.2 – Status and alarm indicators on the 750 W and 1500 W

rectifiers .........................................................................................50

Table 5.1 – DIP switch modules definition ................................................53

Table 5.2 – Nominal float voltage settings (S1) ........................................53

Table 5.3 – Low voltage disconnect settings (S2).....................................54

Table 5.4 – Temperature compensation slope settings (S3) ....................54

Table 5.5 – Structure of the menu in the GUI of the System Manager

CIP.................................................................................................71

Table 5.6 – Access password levels for the GUI of the System

Manager CIP................................................................................131

Table 6.1 – Typical modem DIP switch settings (USR Courier shown) ..152

Table 7.1 – Alarms generated by the Controller CIP ..............................166

Table 8.1 – Controller, Lorain CIP and Lorain CIP Access Power

System .........................................................................................191

Table 8.2 – Rectifier................................................................................191

Table 8.3 – Distribution Equipment for the Lorain CIP Distribution.........191

Table 8.4 – Circuit Breakers for Optional External Battery Disconnect

Unit...............................................................................................193

Table 8.5 – Miscellaneous Equipment, Lorain CIP Power System .........194

Table 8.6 – Miscellaneous Equipment, Lorain CIP Access Power

System .........................................................................................194

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List of Procedures

Procedure 6.1 – Establishing an Ethernet connection with Windows

2000 .............................................................................................146

Procedure 6.2 – Establishing an Ethernet connection with Windows 98

or 95.............................................................................................150

Procedure 6.3 – Modem settings in the System Manager CIP ...............153

Procedure 6.4 – Making a modem connection using Windows 2000......154

Procedure 7.1 – Upgrading the software of a System Manager CIP ......167

Procedure 7.2 – Uploading the System Manager CIP configuration

using the same software version..................................................172

Procedure 7.3 – Uploading the System Manager CIP configuration

using different software version ...................................................182

Procedure 7.4 – Replacing a Controller CIP ...........................................184

Procedure 7.5 – Replacing a System Manager CIP in a Lorain CIP or

Lorain CIP Access power system ................................................185

Procedure 7.6 – Replacing a Controller CIP by a System Manager CIP 186

Procedure 7.7 – Replacing a Rectifier –48 V dc, 750 W or 1500 W .......187

Procedure 7.8 – Replacing the cooling fan on a Rectifier –48 V dc, 750

W or 1500 W ................................................................................187

Procedure 7.9 – Replacing a distribution circuit breaker or TPS fuse.....189

Procedure 7.10 – Adding a Rectifier –48 V dc, 750 W or 1500 W to a

live system ...................................................................................190

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1. About this document

1.1. Purpose of this manual

This document provides the necessary information and procedures to operate
and maintain AP6C55CA/CB Lorain CIP and Lorain CIP Access power
systems.

Refer to installation manual IM6C55C for the detailed procedures to install
AP6C55CA/CB Lorain CIP and Lorain CIP Access power systems.

1.2. Applicability of this document

This document applies to AP6C55CA/CB Lorain CIP power systems having
any configuration of controller, rectifiers, distribution and battery equipment.

This document applies to a complete AP5C55BF Lorain CIP Access power
system having the specific configuration of controller, rectifiers, ringing
generators and distribution fuses for an Access SLC-96 or Series-5
application.

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1.3. Notice of disclaimer

Emerson Network Power reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to revise the
information contained in this document at any time without notice.

Emerson Network Power expressly advises that any use of or reliance upon
information or opinion in this manual is at the risk of the user and that
Emerson Network Power shall not be liable for any damage or injury incurred
by any person arising out of the use of said information or opinion.

Note also that local conditions may give rise to a need for additional
professional investigations, modifications, or safeguards to meet site,
equipment, environmental safety, or operating company specific
requirements. In no event is the information or opinion contained in this
manual intended to replace federal, state/provincial, local, or other applicable
codes, laws, or regulations. Specific applications will contain variables
unknown to or beyond the control of Emerson Network Power. As a result,
Emerson Network Power cannot warrant that the application of the

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information or opinion in this manual will produce the technical result or
safety originally intended.

1.4. How this document is organized

This document is divided into eight parts:

1) Front matters: contain the document information, the Table of Contents
and the present Chapter.

2) Introduction: contains a brief description of the AP6C55CA/CB Lorain
CIP and Lorain CIP Access power systems.

3) Specifications: contains a brief description as well as the detailed
mechanical, electrical and environmental characteristics of the
individual components used in building the AP6C55CA/CB Lorain CIP
and Lorain CIP Access power systems.

4) Functional description: contains a detailed description of the operational
features for each of the individual components of the AP6C55CA/CB
Lorain CIP and Lorain CIP Access power systems.

5) Configuring and operating the system: contains information on starting­up, configuring and operating the AP6C55CA/CB Lorain CIP and
Lorain CIP Access power systems.

6) Communicating with the System Manager CIP: contains information on
how to communicate with the system from a remote location.

7) Maintenance: contains the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair
procedures required to maintain the AP6C55CA/CB Lorain CIP and
Lorain CIP Access power systems in a good operational state.

8) Appendices: provide information on spare parts, a list of terms
describing the acronyms and abbreviations used throughout the
document, as well as after-sale support services.

1.5. Warnings and Cautions

The following Warnings and Cautions must be observed at all times when
handling and operating this power equipment.

WARNING!

Short circuit hazard

Rectifiers and batteries can deliver high current if a short to
ground occurs. When working on live equipment, remove all
personal jewelry, use properly insulated tools, and cover any
live busbars with an insulating sheet of canvas, or other
suitable insulating material, to prevent short circuits caused
by falling tools or parts.

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CAUTION!

Access to this equipment should be restricted.

This power system must be installed in a restricted location
accessible to trained personnel only.

CAUTION!

Generator requirements

For proper operation and reliability of your AP6C55CA/CB
Lorain CIP and Lorain CIP Access power systems, AC
generators should meet requirements set forth in the Emerson
Network Power “Engine Alternator Standard” document,
available from Emerson Network Power. Contact your
applicable technical support line or your local sales
representative for a copy of this document (refer to the 2nd
page before last of this manual for the applicable telephone
number).

CAUTION!

Prevent damages to equipment.

Before starting up newly installed AP6C55CA/CB Lorain
CIP and Lorain CIP Access power systems and attempting to
configure the settings, make sure that all AC cables and other
distribution and battery cabling have been run and connected
by qualified personnel, as described in the power system
installation manual, IM6C55C.

CAUTION!

Prevent damages caused by electrostatic
discharges (ESD).

This equipment includes solid-state devices sensitive to
electrostatic discharges (ESD). When performing
maintenance or repair procedures on AP6C55CA/CB Lorain
CIP and Lorain CIP Access power systems, it is therefore
required to wear an appropriate antistatic device (a bracelet
for example) that is properly connected to a designated
antistatic grounding point (on a framework, an anti-static
floor mat or workbench mat, etc.). ESD-protective packaging
material shall also be used when carrying/shipping ESD
sensitive material.

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CAUTION!

Optimizing the life of the equipment

Make sure there are no obstructions in front of the ventilation
openings of the system that could restrict the flow of air. A
minimum clearance of 1” (25 mm) is required in front and at
the rear of the equipment for proper airflow.

CAUTION!

Use the appropriate type of connecting lugs.

Do not use insulated No. 6 or No. 8 AWG “Ring” type lugs,
mainly those with a wider sleeve extending over the cable, as
these will cause congestion. Use regular non-insulated lugs
with clear shrinkable tubing.
Maximum tongue width is 0.625” (5/8”) for load clips,

0.4375” (7/16”) for main BR+ busbar and 0.31” (5/16”) for
10-position and 8-position BR+ busbar.

CAUTION!

Prevent damages to the controller.

Always remove the controller from the Lorain CIP and
Lorain CIP Access power shelf by pulling on it towards the
front, never upwards, as this may cause damages to the
controller and/or the connectors.

CAUTION!

Prevent loss of small parts.

Small parts, such as screws, washers, nuts, alarm fuses, load
clips covers, etc., may be loss if these fall into the slots at the
bottom of the shelf, in the rectifier section.

1.6. Reference documents

In addition to the present document, it is recommended that the following
documentation be also available to perform the initial installation as well as
the operation and maintenance of an AP6C55CA/CB Lorain CIP or Lorain
CIP Access power system:



installation manual IM6C55C for the Lorain CIP and Lorain CIP Access
power system,



installation manual IM6C57E and user manual UM6C57E that refers to
the Ring & Distribution Module for the Lorain CIP Access power system,



other Emerson Network Power manuals as required, such as UM7C76BA
for the Temperature Probe Interface,

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

all job specifications and drawings,



other applicable manufacturer’s installation and/or user guides (for
example: batteries), and



specific Customer requirements and guidelines, if any.

Lorain CIP Access Power Systems: If the Ring & Distribution Module has
been provided along with an AP5C55BF Lorain CIP Access power shelf,
obtain also:



MOP P7000915, Method of procedure for the replacement of the existing
power system(s) by an AP6C57EA/EB Ring & Distribution Module and
an AP5C55BF Lorain CIP Access power shelf kit in a SLC-96 or Series-5
application.

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2. Introduction

2.1. Description

2.1.1. Lorain CIP Power Systems

The Lorain CIP power system is a single-shelf integrated –48 V dc power
system available in various configurations with load capacities up to 90 A
(N+1 configuration) and charging capacities up to 120 A.

It consists of a shelf that incorporates up to three (19” mounting) or four (23”
mounting) 750 W or 1500 W plug-in rectifiers, a basic or advanced
microprocessor-based controller, a battery connection section for up to three
battery strings, and a distribution section for either up to six medium capacity
load protection devices, three medium capacity protection devices and ten
small capacity fuses, or 20 small capacity fuses.

Medium capacity distribution is achieved through either bullet type circuit
breakers or fuse blocks that plug into the distribution section; one side of the
protection device plugs into a main rail bus, while the other side plugs into a
load clip designed to facilitate the configuration of the distribution equipment
at the factory. Small capacity distribution is achieved through a 10-position
(SAN-O) or 8-position (GMT) fuse kit that plugs into the main rail bus.

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The Lorain CIP power system is a front access system designed to be used in
embedded applications with standard 23” or 19” mounting, or on standard
23” or 19” relay rack type frames, with or without batteries. The system can
also be mounted on a short framework for installation on top of a battery
stack, such as the GNB “Top Hat” framework.

Note: A Lorain CIP equipped with a low voltage disconnect feature shall
not be operated without any batteries connected to it, otherwise the LVD
contactor will not be energized.

The system meets FCC Class B requirements for EMI, as well as NEBS
Level 3 requirements for telecom equipment, including seismic zone 4, when
mounted in equipment that does so (rack, cabinet, enclosure, etc.).

The Controller CIP used with the Lorain CIP power system provides a variety
of monitoring, alarm and control features normally found on power systems’

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controllers, such as high and low voltage alarms, battery on discharge alarm,
fuse and circuit breaker alarms, rectifier failure alarms, boost charge, load
low voltage disconnect (LLVD) or battery low voltage disconnect (BLVD),
temperature compensation, etc.

The System Manager CIP, in addition to all of the Controller CIP’s functions,
provides advanced features such as configurable input/output ports, a
graphical display, a charge control function, a built-in web server, etc.

The Lorain CIP power system utilizes 750 W or 1500 W rectifiers connected
in parallel as building blocks to reach the maximum charging capacity of 60
A or 120 A. The rectifiers operate from a 110/120 or 208/240 V single-phase
50/60 Hz AC source. The controller automatically sets all the operational
parameters of the rectifiers in the system as these are inserted (plugged-in).
Should the controller fail or be removed from the system, the rectifiers then
revert to the factory default value of 52.1 V.

2.1.2. Lorain CIP Access Power Systems

The Lorain CIP Access power system is a dual-shelf integrated –48 V dc
power system. The AP5C55BF Lorain CIP Access power shelf has a load
capacity of 45A (N+1 configuration) or 60A and a charging capacity of 60A
when using the 750W rectifier at 48V, or 90A (N+1 configuration) or 120A
and a charging capacity of 120A when using the 1500W rectifier at 48V. The
system is front access and designed to be used in embedded applications, with
or without batteries.

Note: This equipment is designed to be connected to a battery source of
nominal 48 V dc based on 2 V per cell with no specified minimum
resistance.

For the AP5C55BF Lorain CIP Access, the system may consist of two
shelves, each equipped with mounting brackets for standard 23” mounting
and a front projection of 5”.



AP5C55BF power shelf (lower position):

 The AP5C55BF power shelf incorporates a microprocessor-based

controller, up to four 750 W plug-in rectifiers, an optional battery
low voltage disconnect (BLVD) section, a connection interface on
the right side for the batteries and the Ring & Distribution Module,
and a connection interface on the left side for the AC supply for the
rectifiers. It can provide up to 45 A (N+1) of discharge load capacity
when operated from a single-phase 110/120 V ac 50/60 Hz source if
using the 750W rectifier or 90A (N+1) of discharge load capacity
when operated from a single-phase 208/240 V ac 50/60 Hz source if
using the 1500W rectifier.

 In addition to the above equipment, the AP5C55BF power shelf may

also incorporate an optional battery low voltage disconnect (BLVD)
or load low voltage disconnect (LLVD) contactor.

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

For AP6C57EA/EB Ring & Distribution Module (upper position):

 Please refer to the installation manual IM6C57E and user manual

UM6C57E that refers to the Ring & Distribution Module.

The system meets FCC Class B requirements for EMI, as well as NEBS
Level 3 requirements for telecom equipment, including seismic zone 4, when
mounted in equipment that does so (rack, cabinet, enclosure, etc.).

The controller used in the Lorain CIP Access power shelf is the AP7C56BA
System Manager CIP. It provides a variety of monitoring, alarm and control
features normally found on power systems’ controllers, such as high and low
voltage alarms, battery on discharge alarm, fuse and circuit breaker alarms,
rectifier failure alarms, boost charge, low voltage disconnect (to activate the
optional BLVD or LLVD contactor, if provided), temperature compensation,
etc, as well as advanced features such as a graphical display, configurable
input/output ports, a charge control function, a built-in web server, etc. The
controller automatically sets the operational parameters of the rectifiers in the
system as these are inserted (plugged-in). Should the controller fail or be
removed from the system, the rectifiers’ float voltage then reverts to the
factory set default value of –52.1 V.

2.2. Equipment applications

2.2.1. Lorain CIP Power Systems

The AP6C55CA/CB Lorain CIP power systems are designed to supply a
filtered and regulated –48 V dc source to any imbedded telecommunication
equipment requiring up to 90 A of load capacity. Such equipment may
include indoor or outdoor wireless radio base stations or access concentrators
in cabinets, CEV’s, huts, walk-ins, etc, as well as on customer premises.

In many applications, a consistent single point ground topology should be
maintained for all associated equipment. The Lorain CIP power system
complies with the requirements for single point grounding.

2.2.2. Lorain CIP Access Power Systems

The AP5C55BF power shelf and the AP5C55EA/EB power shelves are
designed specifically to be used together with the AP6C57EA/EB Ring &
Distribution Module to supply a filtered and regulated –48 V dc source and a
continuous 20 Hz ringing supply source to imbedded subscriber loop carrier
telecommunication systems (such as SLC-96 or Series-5).

However, the AP6C57EA/EB Ring & Distribution Module can be used as a
stand-alone unit for applications as required by the end user. You may refer to
the installation manual IM6C57E and user manual UM6C57E that refers to
the Ring & Distribution Module for details.

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In many applications, a consistent single point ground topology should be
maintained for all associated equipment. The Lorain CIP Access power
system complies with the requirements for single point grounding.

2.3. Configurations

2.3.1. Lorain CIP Power Systems

The AP6C55CA/CB Lorain CIP power systems are available in various
configurations to meet specific customer requirements. Refer to Table 2.1 and
Table 2.2 for the Lorain CIP 4890 and Lorain CIP 48120 power shelf options.

Table 2.1 – Lorain CIP 4890 AP6C55CB power shelf options

Power shelf code Description

AP5C55CA Power shelf, 19”, individual AC feeds, rear access, e/w three

AP5C55CB Power shelf, 19”, individual AC feeds, front access, e/w three

AP5C55CC Power shelf, 19”, single AC feed, rear access, for one

Table 2.2 – Lorain CIP 48120 AP6C55CA power shelf options

IEC320 connectors

IEC320 connectors

armored cable or flexible conduit

Power shelf code Description

AP5C55BA Power shelf, 23”, individual AC feeds, rear access, e/w four

IEC320 connectors

AP5C55BB Power shelf, 23”, individual AC feeds, front access, e/w four

IEC320 connectors

AP5C55BC Power shelf, 23”, individual AC feeds, rear access, for four

armored cables or flexible conduits

AP5C55BE Power shelf, 23”, dual AC feeds, front access, for two

armored cables or flexible conduits
AP5C55BF Power shelf, 23”, dual connectorized AC feeds, front access
AP5C55BG Power shelf, 23”, single AC feed, front access, for one

armored cable or flexible conduit
AP5C55BH Power shelf, 23”, dual AC feeds, rear access, for two

armored cables or flexible conduits

Figure 2.1 illustrates an AP6C55CA Lorain CIP 48120 power system
consisting of an AP5C55BA 23”-mounting shelf with four 1500 W plug-in
rectifiers, a System Manager CIP, and the battery connection and distribution
section. This system can provide up to 90 A (N+1) of discharge load capacity
when operated from a 208/240 V ac source, or up to 45 A (N+1) of discharge
load capacity when operated from a 110/120 V ac source. A system having
the same configuration, but with 750 W rectifiers, would have a capacity of
45 A (N+1) when operated from a 110/120 or 208/240 V ac source.

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A

Figure 2.1 – Front view of a Lorain CIP 48120 power system using an AP5C55BA power shelf

-48 V DC, 1500 W -48 V DC, 1500 W -48 V DC, 1500 W -48 V DC, 1500 W

54.0V 90A 75%

MJ:0 MN:0 O1:0

LARM STAT SET MAINT

Figure 2.2 illustrates an AP6C55CB Lorain CIP 4890 consisting of an
AP5C55CA 19”-mounting shelf with three 1500 W plug-in rectifiers, a
Controller CIP, and the battery connection and distribution section. This
system can provide up to 60 A (N+1) of discharge load capacity when
operated from a 208/240 AC source, or up to 30 A (N+1) of discharge load
capacity when operated from a 110/120 AC source. A system having the
same configuration, but with 750 W rectifiers, would have a capacity of 30 A
(N+1). The mounting brackets can be factory installed for flush mounting or
5” protrusion mounting (cannot be changed in the field).

Figure 2.2 – Front view of a Lorain CIP 4890 power system using an AP5C55CA power shelf

-48 V DC, 1500W -48 V DC, 1500 W -48 V DC, 1500 W

V+

V–

I+

5mV/A

I–

Vin: –48 V DC

2.3.2. Lorain CIP Access Power Systems

The complete Lorain CIP Access power system is available only in a single
configuration specific to the Access application (SLC-96 or Series-5). Refer
to Table 2.3 for the Lorain CIP Access power shelf options.

Table 2.3 – Lorain CIP Access power shelf options

Power shelf code Description

AP5C55BF Power shelf, 23”, dual connectorized AC feeds, front access

Figure 2.3 illustrates a Lorain CIP Access 48120 power system consisting of
an AP5C55BF 23”-mounting shelf with four 750W or 1500W plug-in
rectifiers, a System Manager CIP, the battery connection and distribution
section on the right side, and the special front access AC interface box on the
left side. This shelf can provide up to 120 A (N+1) of discharge load capacity

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A

when operated from a 208/240 AC source with the 1500W rectifier, or up to
45 A (N+1) of discharge load capacity when operated from a 110/120 AC
source with the 750W rectifier.

Figure 2.3 – Front view of a Lorain CIP Access 48120 power system using an AP5C55BF power
shelf

-48 V DC, 1500 W -48 V DC, 1500 W -48 V DC, 1500 W -48 V DC, 1500 W

54.0V 40A 33%

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3. Specifications

3.1. General

This Chapter lists the detailed mechanical, electrical and environmental
specifications for each of the individual components used in building
AP6C55CA/CB Lorain CIP and Lorain CIP Access power systems. Refer to
Chapter 4 for a description of the operational features of this equipment.

3.2. Lorain CIP and CIP Access Power Systems

3.2.1. General specifications

The Lorain CIP and CIP Access power systems conforms to the
specifications listed in the following tables.

Table 3.1 – General specifications

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Safety :
Grounding :
General :

Table 3.2 – EMC specifications

Jurisdiction Standard Description

United States

Canada ICES-003

European
Community

UL1801
Telcordia Technologies TR-NWT-000295

 NEBS Level 3 including seismic zone 4
 Telcordia Technologies GR-1089-CORE
 Telcordia Technologies TR-NWT-000154

FCC CFR 47
Part 15

EN 55022

EN 300 386

EN 61000-3-2

Class B Emissions: FCC Rules for Radio
Frequency Devices (see Notes 1 and 2)

Class B Emissions: Interference-Causing
Equipment Standard: Digital Apparatus

Class B Emissions: Information technology
equipment - Radio disturbance

Electromagnetic Compatibility and Radio
spectrum Matters (ERM); Telecommunication
network equipment; Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) requirements.

Limits for harmonic current emissions
(equipment input current <= 16 A per phase)

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Note 1: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

Note 2: The user should not make changes or modifications not expressly
approved by Emerson Network Power. Any such changes could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.

3.2.2. Lorain CIP shelves

The Lorain CIP shelves provide three (19” mounting) or four (23” mounting)
plug-in positions for the rectifiers, one plug-in position for the controller, a
connecting section for the batteries and the distribution, and a rear or front
access connecting section for the AC input.

3.2.2.1. Mechanical specifications of the Lorain CIP shelves

The mechanical specifications of empty Lorain CIP shelves are listed in the
following table.

Table 3.3 – Mechanical specifications of Lorain CIP shelves

Shelf Shelf Width Height Depth Weight

AP6C55CA

AP6C55CB

AP5C55BA
AP5C55BB
AP5C55BC
AP5C55BE
AP5C55BG
AP5C55BH

AP6C55BF
AP5C55CA

AP5C55CB
AP5C55CC

584 mm

(23 in.)

483 mm

(19 in.)

133 mm

(5.25 in.)

133 mm

(5.25 in.)

305 mm

(12.0 in.)

305 mm

(12.0 in.)

10 kg (22 lb)

9.8 kg (21.6 lb)

9 kg (19.8 lb)

Figure 3.1 illustrates a front view of an empty AP6C55CA Lorain CIP 48120
power system using an AP5C55BB power shelf (23”-mounting) with four

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rectifier positions, one controller position, the distribution section, and the
option using IEC320 AC receptacles mounted for front access.

Figure 3.1 – Front view of an empty 23” mounting Lorain CIP 48120 power system using an
AP5C55BB power shelf with front IEC320 AC receptacles

Figure 3.2 illustrates a perspective rear view of an AP6C55CA Lorain CIP
48120 power system using an AP5C55BA power shelf (23”-mounting)
similar to the above, but with the option using IEC320 AC receptacles
mounted for rear access.

Figure 3.2 – Perspective view of the rear IEC320 AC cabling option on a Lorain CIP 48120 power
system using an AP5C55BA power shelf

Figure 3.3 illustrates a front view of an empty AP6C55CB Lorain CIP 4890
power system using an AP5C55CA power shelf (19”-mounting) with three
rectifier positions, one controller position, and the distribution section. This
shelf has the option using IEC320 AC receptacles mounted for rear access as
shown in the above illustration, but with only three receptacles. The option
using IEC320 AC receptacles mounted for front access (AP5C55CB) would
be as illustrated in Figure 3.1, but with only three receptacles.

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Figure 3.3 – Front view of an empty 19” mounting Lorain CIP 4890 power system using an
AP5C55CA power shelf

Figure 3.4 illustrates the AC cabling section at the rear of a Lorain CIP 48120
power system using a 23”-mounting AP5C55BC power shelf with the rear
access flexible conduit or armored cable individual feed option. This option is
not available on the Lorain CIP 4890 shelf (19”-mounting).

Figure 3.4 – AC cabling layout at the rear of a Lorain CIP 48120 power system
using an AP5C55BC power shelf with four individual AC feeds

Figure 3.5 illustrates the AC cabling section on the left side of a Lorain CIP
48120 power system using a 23”-mounting AP5C55BE power shelf with the
front access flexible conduit or armored cable dual feed option. The front
access flexible conduit or armored cable single feed option for the

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AP5C55BG power shelf looks similar, but uses only one terminal block in the
front position to terminate the AC wires for the single feed. These options are
not available on the Lorain CIP 4890 shelf (19”-mounting).

Figure 3.5 – AC cabling layout at the front of a Lorain CIP 48120 power system
using an AP5C55BE power shelf with dual AC feeds

Figure 3.6 illustrates a front view of an empty Lorain CIP Access power shelf
AP5C55BF (23”-mounting) with four rectifier positions, one controller
position, the distribution section, as well as the connectorized AC interface
box specific to this shelf.

Figure 3.6 – Front view of an empty 23” mounting Lorain CIP Access 48120 power system using
an AP5C55BF power shelf

The AC supply for the rectifiers is brought into the shelf by means of two AC
cords (15 A and 20 A cords available) connected to the Mate-N-Lock

TM

connectors (AMP) on top of the AC interface box. Feed A is for rectifiers 1
and 2, while feed B is for rectifiers 3 and 4. See Figure 3.7.

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Figure 3.7 – AC interface box

Figure 3.8 illustrates the AC cabling section at the rear of a Lorain CIP 48120
power system using a 23”-mounting AP5C55BH power shelf with the rear
access flexible conduit or armored cable dual feed option. This option is not
available on the Lorain CIP 4890 shelf (19”-mounting).

Figure 3.8 – AC cabling layout at the rear of a Lorain CIP 48120 power system
using an AP5C55BH power shelf with dual AC feeds

Figure 3.9 illustrates the AC cabling section at the rear of a Lorain CIP 4890
power system using a 19”-mounting AP5C55CC power shelf with the rear
access flexible conduit or armored cable single feed option. This option is not
available on the Lorain CIP 48120 shelf (23”-mounting).

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Figure 3.9 – AC cabling layout at the rear of a Lorain CIP 4890 power system
using an AP5C55CC power shelf with a single AC feed

3.2.2.2. Electrical specifications of the Lorain CIP shelf

Each rectifier position provides interconnection points for the AC input, DC
output, and the control and alarm data bus (CAN protocol) for the rectifier.
The AC supply can be brought into the shelf through receptacles located at
the rear of the shelf (rear access), or on the left side of the shelf as viewed
from the front (front access).

The control and distribution section provides interconnection points for the
System Manager CIP and connecting points for the –48 V and BR+ cables
and wires for the batteries and the loads. The DC cables and wires for the
battery return reference (BRR), the batteries and the load are brought into the
shelf through the right side of the shelf as shown in Figure 3.14 and Figure

3.16.

The total DC discharge capacity of the distribution section for an AP6C55CA
Lorain CIP power system is 120 amperes. Note that because of the reduced
rectifier capacity, this capacity is limited to 90 amperes in an AP6C55CB
Lorain CIP 4890 power system. It may also be limited to lower values when
used in a N+1 application.

Refer to sections 3.2.3, 3.2.4 and 3.2.5 for the electrical specifications
applying specifically to the controllers, rectifiers and distribution section
respectively.

3.2.3. Lorain CIP controllers

Two models of microprocessor-based controllers are available with the
Lorain CIP power system:

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

the AP7C55BA Controller CIP, with basic controller functions, and



the AP7C56BA System Manager CIP, with advanced controller
functions.

Figure 3.10 illustrates a front view of the Controller CIP, while Figure 3.11
illustrates a front view of the System Manager CIP.

Figure 3.10 – Front view of the AP7C55BA Controller CIP

V+

V–

I+

5mV/A

I–

Vin: –48 V DC

Figure 3.11 – Front view of the AP7C56BA System Manager CIP

System Manager IP

54.0V 45A 50%

MJ:0 MN:0 O1:0

ALARM STAT SET MAINT

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3.2.3.1. Mechanical specifications of the Lorain CIP controllers

The mechanical specifications of the Lorain CIP controllers are listed in the
following table.

Table 3.4 – Mechanical specifications of the Lorain CIP controllers

Model Height Width Depth Weight

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Controller CIP 0.83 kg (1.82 lb)

System Manager CIP

132 mm

(5.2 in.)

85.7 mm

(3.375 in.)

224.8 mm

(8.85 in.)

1.1 kg (2.4 lb)

3.2.3.2. Operating parameters of the Controller CIP and System Manager CIP

The operating parameters of the AP7C55BA Controller CIP are as follows:

Table 3.5 – Operating parameters of the AP7C55BA Controller CIP

Parameter Specifications

Operating voltage

Operating temperature range
(see note below)

Output relay contacts form C, 1 A capacity at 60 V dc

nominal: –48 V dc
range: –16 to –61 V dc

–40C to 65C (–40F to 149F), with excursions
to 75C (167F)

The operating parameters of the AP7C56BA System Manager CIP are as
follows:

Table 3.6 – Operating parameters of the AP7C56BA System Manager CIP

Parameter Specifications

Operating voltage nominal: –48 V dc

range: –16 to –61 V dc

Operating temperature range
(see note below)

Output relay contacts form C, 1 A capacity

–40C to 65C (–40F to 149F), with excursions
to 75C (167F)

Note: Although the Controller CIP, the System Manager CIP and the
rectifiers can operate on an individual basis at temperatures between 65C
(149F) and 75C (167F), and this for limited periods of time and/or
derating, 65C (149F) is the maximum operating temperature at the
system’s level.

Refer to Chapter 4 for the operational features of the Controller CIP and
System Manager CIP.

3.2.4. Rectifier –48 V dc, 750 W and Rectifier –48 V dc, 1500 W

3.2.4.1. Mechanical specifications of the 750 W and 1500 W rectifiers

The mechanical specifications of the Rectifier –48 V dc, 750 W and the
Rectifier –48 V dc, 1500 W are listed in the following table.

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Table 3.7 – Mechanical specifications of the 750 W and 1500 W rectifiers

Height Width Depth Weight

132 mm (5.2 in.) 85.7 mm (3.375 in.) 279.4 mm (11 in.) 2.5 kg (5.52 lb)

Figure 3.12 – Front view of the 750 W and 1500 W rectifiers

-48 V DC, 750 W

-48 V DC, 1500 W

3.2.4.2. Electrical specifications of the 750 W and 1500 W rectifiers

The electrical specifications of the Rectifier –48 V dc, 750 W and Rectifier

-48 V dc, 1500 W are listed in the following table.

Table 3.8 – Electrical specifications of the 750 W and 1500 W rectifiers

Parameter Specifications

Input voltage Nominal: 110/120 or 208/240 V ac, single phase, 47 to 63 Hz

Input voltage range: 85 to 300 V ac

Input current Rectifier –48 V dc, 750 W: 7.1 A at 120 V ac, 3.5 A at 230 V ac,

Rectifier –48 V dc, 1500 W: 8.7 A at 120 V ac and 939 W output
(AC derating) and 7.0 A nominal at 240 V ac

For both rectifiers: 9 A absolute maximum current.

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A

A

A

Parameter Specifications

Recommended
AC service input

P5C55BA (A7000507),
P5C55BB (A7000509),

P5C55BC (A7000510),
AP5C55CA (A7000508),
and AP5C55CB
(A7000511) shelves

AP5C55BE (A7000766)
shelf

15 A, 2-pole AC circuit breaker per
rectifier for 208/240 V supply (phase to
phase)
15 A, single-pole AC circuit breaker per
rectifier for 110/120 V supply (phase to
neutral)

20 A, 2-pole AC circuit breaker per
conduit for 208/240 V supply (phase to
phase)
20 A, single-pole AC circuit breaker per
conduit for 110/120 V supply (phase to
neutral)

AP5C55BG (A7000981)
shelf

40 A, 2-pole AC circuit breaker for
208/240 V supply (phase to phase)
40 A, single-pole AC circuit breaker for
110/120 V supply (phase to neutral)

AP5C55BH (A7001077)
shelf

20 A, 2-pole AC circuit breaker per
conduit for 208/240 V supply (phase to
phase)
20 A, single-pole AC circuit breaker per
conduit for 110/120 V supply (phase to
neutral)

AP5C55CC (A7000753)
shelf

30 A, 2-pole AC circuit breaker for
208/240 V supply (phase to phase)
30 A, single-pole AC circuit breaker for
110/120 V supply (phase to neutral)

Output voltage Nominal: –48.0 V dc

Range: –43.0 to –58.5 V dc
Factory setting: –52.1 V dc

Output power Rectifier –48 V dc, 750 W: 750 W from 100 to 300 V ac, derated to

600 W at 85 V ac.
Rectifier –48 V dc, 1500 W: 1500 W from 200 to 300 V ac, derated
to 600 W at 85 V ac.

Input and output

Internal fuses

protection
Output over

voltage

Hardware HVSD factory-set at 59.5 V dc
Software-adjustable HVSD, default at 59.5 V dc

protection
Efficiency Rectifier –48 V dc, 750 W:

89% at 100% load and 120 V ac

91.5% at 100% load and 240 V ac
>83%, from 40% to 100% load at a 120 V ac
>85%, from 40% to 100% load at a 240 V ac
Rectifier –48 V dc, 1500 W:

91.5% at 80% load and 240 V ac
>90%, from 40% to 100% load at a 240 V ac

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Parameter Specifications

Power factor Rectifier –48 V dc, 750 W:

>0.99 from 40% to 100% load at 120 V ac
>0.90 from 40% to 100% load at 240 V ac
>0.94 from 60% to 100% load at 240 V ac
>0.97 at 100% load at 240 V ac
Rectifier –48 V dc, 1500 W:
>0.98 from 50% to 100% load at 208 V ac
>0.97 from 50% to 100% load at 240 V ac
>0.99 from 80% to 100% load at 208 V ac and 240 V ac

Total Harmonic
Distortion (THD)

Output noise <10 mV rms in 3 kHz bands from 10 kHz to 20 MHz.
Operating

temperature

Heat dissipation Rectifier –48 V dc, 750 W: 74.1 W (253 Btu/hr) at 750 W output,

Rectifier –48 V dc, 750 W:
<15% from 50% to 100% load at 208 V ac and 240 V ac
<6% from 50% to 100% load at 120 V ac
Rectifier –48 V dc, 1500 W:
<10% from 50% to 100% load at 208 V ac and 240 V ac
<5% from 50% to 100% load at 120 V ac

Rectifier –48 V dc, 750 W: Normal operation from –40C (–40F )
to 75C (167F).

Rectifier –48 V dc, 1500 W: Normal operation from –40C (–40F )
to 65C (149F); output power is linearly derated from 1500 W to
0 W between 65C (149F) and 75C (167F).

230 V ac input, 93 W (318 Btu/hr) at 120 V ac
Rectifier –48 V dc, 1500 W: 148.3 W (506.5 Btu/hr) at 1500 W
output, 230 V ac input

Note: Although the rectifiers and the System Manager CIP can operate on
an individual basis at temperatures between 65C (149F) and 75C
(167F), and this for limited periods of time and/or derating, 65C (149F)
is the maximum operating temperature at the system’ level.

3.2.5. Distribution and battery connection section

3.2.5.1. Distribution section

Note: For an AP5C55BF Lorain CIP power shelf, refer to the SLC-96 or
Series-5 application Method of procedure for the distribution cabling
specifics applying to these (see section 1.6 for MOP number).

The distribution of the Lorain CIP power shelves provides configuration
flexibility. It can be equipped either with:



up to six bullet-type single-pole circuit breakers in capacities from 1 to
100 A or fuses in capacities from 1 to 50 A, or



up to three bullet-type single-pole circuit breakers in capacities from 1
to 100 A or fuses in capacities from 1 to 50 A, and one 10-position
(SAN-O) fuse kit for fuses in capacities from 0.180 to 20 A or 8­position (GMT) fuse kit for fuses in capacities from 0.180 to 15 A, or

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two 10-position (SAN-O) fuse kits for fuses in capacities from 0.180 to
20 A, or



two 8-position (GMT) fuse kits for fuses in capacities from 0.180 to
15 A.

Load clips are used to accommodate the bullet-type single-pole circuit
breakers or fuse blocks, as well as 1-hole lugs for cable sizes up to No. 6
AWG. The circuit breakers are of the mid-trip type. Breaker guards are also
available (optional) to prevent accidental tripping of the circuit breakers.

Note 1: When a 100 A circuit breaker is used, there shall be an empty
space on each side of the circuit breaker. Small red plugs are available
(optional) to insert into empty holes on the load clips and on the main bus.

Note 2: 100 A circuit breakers shall not be used in locations having an
ambient temperature over 55C (131F).

Note 3: A No. 6 AWG cable may be used for a 100 A circuit breaker, but it
shall not be bundled with other cables (shall be routed so it is in free air). A
No. 4 AWG cable may also be used for a 100 A circuit breaker, but the
anti-rotation washer/clip on the BR+ busbar cannot be used.

Note 4: Bussmann type TPS fuses shall be used in the 1 to 50 A fuse
block.

Note 5: Only SAN-O brand AX1 (0.180 to 20 A) or AX2 (20 A) fuses
shall be used in the 10-position fuse kit.

Note 6: The 20A SAN-O AX2 fuse can only be used in positions 1 and 3
of the 10-position fuse kit, and positions 2 and 4 must then be left empty
(dummy fuse). Positions 5 to 10 can be used for AX1 fuses as long as the
limitations per notes 7 and 8 are observed.

Note 7: An empty space (dummy fuse) must be left on each side of 7.5 A
and 10 A AX1 fuses on the 10-position (SAN-O) fuse kit.

Note 8: The absolute maximum total current allowed on the 10-position
(SAN-O) fuse kit is 40 A.

Note 9: Ensure that the total current on the Lorain CIP distribution does
not exceed 120 A at 55ºC (131ºF) or 90 A at 65ºC (149ºF).

Note 10: Only Bussmann brand GMT (0.180 to 15 A) fuses shall be used
in the 8-position fuse kit.

Note 11: Maximum of three 15A fuses might be used in the 8-position
(GMT) fuse block. One empty space shall be kept between each position
for this fuse size. The fuse block has a total capacity of 35A up to 65ºC.

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Note 12: On an 8-position (GMT) fuse kit, fuses rated at 10A or greater
must have their adjacent positions left empty (dummy fuse installed in
empty position), and load must not exceed 70% of device rating.

CAUTION
Prevent damage to load clips.

The load clips are made of plastic material and it is therefore
important to use a torque wrench and to apply no more than
the required torque value (4.25 ft/lb or 5.75 N-m) to prevent
damage to the clips.

Figure 3.13 illustrates a perspective view of the distribution section inside the
Lorain CIP shelf, the connecting points on the controller interface card at the
back of the front panel, and the front panel of the System Manager CIP,
which rotates to allow access to the protection devices inside the shelf.

Figure 3.13 – Perspective view of Lorain CIP distribution section

Figure 3.14 illustrates the typical cabling for a distribution configuration
using three circuit breakers and one 10-position (SAN-O) fuse kit.

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Figure 3.14 – Typical Lorain CIP distribution section load cabling

3.2.5.2. Electrical specifications of the Lorain CIP distribution

The electrical specifications of the Lorain CIP distribution section are listed
in the following table (refer also to notes 1 to 12 in section 3.2.5.1):

Table 3.9 – Electrical specifications of the Lorain CIP distribution section

Parameter Specifications

Internal busbar capacity

charge: 120 A at 55C, 90 A at 65C

discharge: 120 A at 55C, 90 A at 65C

Shunt rating (75 mV drop) 200 A

LVD (optional) capacity 120 A at 60 V dc

LVD operating voltage nominal: –48.0 V dc

range: –42.0 to –50.0 V dc

Number of load protection devices up to 20 (see details next page)

Capacity range of circuit breakers 1-100 A

Capacity range of TPS fuses 1-50 A

SAN-O fuse rating for 10-position fuse kit AX1: 0.180 A to 10 A (SAN-O)

AX2: 20 A (SAN-O)

GMT fuse rating (optional 8-position fuse

0.180 A to 15 A (GMT)

kit)

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3.2.5.3. Controller interface card

Protection device configurations for the loads:



up to six 1 A to 100 A single-pole circuit breakers or 1 A to 50 A fuses,
or



up to three 1 A to 100 A single-pole circuit breakers or 1 A to 50 A
fuses and one 10-position (SAN-O) fuse kit for fuses ranging from

0.180 A to 20 A or one 8-position (GMT) fuse kit for fuses ranging
from 0.180 A to 15 A, or



up to two 10-position (SAN-O) fuse kits for fuses ranging from

0.180 A to 20 A, or



up to two 8-position (GMT) fuse kits for fuses ranging from 0.180 A to
15 A.

The controller interface card is a printed circuit board mounted behind the
front panel of the Lorain CIP shelf. This board is equipped with three
terminal blocks and a connector used for wiring interface between the
controller and outside circuitry such as a battery temperature probe, an
external fuse alarm signal, and an external battery fuse alarm signal (–48 V dc
signals are required to activate the fuse and battery fuse alarms).

Figure 3.15 – Connecting details on the controller interface card

Note: In Europe, ferrite beads may be required around signal wires and/or
cables (alarms, temperature probe, etc.) at the point of entry in the Lorain
CIP shelf, depending on the configuration, in order to meet European EMI
requirements.

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3.2.5.4. Battery connection section

For AP5C55BA, AP5C55BB, AP5C55BC, AP5C55BE, AP5C55BG,
AP5C55BH; and AP5C55CA, AP5C55CB, AP5C55CC: The battery

connection section consists of three pairs of positive (+) and negative (–)
connectors, for the connecting of up to three small VRLA battery strings as
illustrated in Figure 3.16. For each pair of connectors, the positive (+)
connector is in the upper position and the negative (–) connector is in the
lower position. Guiding brackets inside the shelf help guide the connectors
and prevent shorting of adjacent connector terminals. A rubber grommet also
helps maintaining the cables well secured in the connectors.

Note: Ensure that the battery connectors are inserted properly by applying
sufficient pressure. A battery connector is fully inserted when it is flush
with the guiding bracket and approximately 1/4” passed the edge of the
aperture in the right side of the shelf.

For AP5C55BF: Up to three battery strings can be connected individually
(one per connector), or up to six battery strings can be connected in pairs (two
per connector) when using the optional P7001140 or P7001142 battery cable
assembly (See Figure 3.16 and Figure 3.17).

Figure 3.16 – Battery connection section for AP5C55BA, AP5C55BB,
AP5C55BC, AP5C55BE, AP5C55BG, AP5C55BH; and AP5C55CA, AP5C55CB,
AP5C55CC (see also Figure 3.17 for AP5C55BF)

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Figure 3.17 – Battery connections section for AP5C55BF

3.3. Optional External Battery Disconnect Unit

An optional External Battery Disconnect Unit (P/N 535282) is available. The
Battery Disconnect Unit provides a housing for an external battery disconnect
circuit breaker. The housing contains tabs for easy mounting, and is also
equipped with an alarm lead which can be wired to provide -48VDC when
the circuit breaker is in the OFF position. The separately ordered circuit
breaker is connected to busbars within the housing which provide 1/4-20
studs with hardware for installation of single hole battery lugs.

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4. Functional description

4.1. Lorain CIP and Lorain CIP Access Power Systems

4.1.1. General

This Chapter provides a functional description of the components used in
making a Lorain CIP and Lorain CIP Access power system.

4.1.2. Controller CIP

The Controller CIP is the basic controller available with the Lorain CIP
power systems. The operational features of the Controller CIP are as follows:



local alarm display by means of three LED indicators,



three alarm outputs (dry C contacts),



two sets of local test points for the measurement of the system’s
voltage and current,



nominal float voltage (adjustable by means of DIP switches),



temperature compensation (adjustable by means of DIP switches),

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optional low voltage disconnect (adjustable by means of DIP switches),



CAN protocol communication with up to 30 mixed modules,



field replaceable without interruption of the rectifiers,



retains operational parameters during shutdown.

Figure 4.1 illustrates the functional diagram of the Controller CIP.

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Figure 4.1 – Functional diagram of the Controller CIP

4.1.2.1. Input/output (I/O) interface

The input/output interface on the Controller CIP consists of:



one input port for the detection of external alarm:



three output ports driven by relays with dry- C contacts (see Figure 5.1
for the specific position of these dry-C contacts):

 Major alarms (MJ)
 Minor alarms (MN)
 Observation alarms (O1): AC supply failed or out of range, or

ongoing Battery On Discharge alarm, or ongoing Low Voltage alarm

Note: The Major output dry-C contact is fail-safe. In case of a power
failure, it will be released, providing continuity through the normally close
contact and open circuit through the normally open contact.

4.1.2.2. Alarms

The Controller CIP displays its own operating status by means of the
“Controller Status” LED indicator located on the front panel.



Green means that the unit is operating normally.



Red means that the unit is not operating normally.

It also displays the system alarms by means of the “Minor” and “Major” LED
indicators also located on the front panel (refer to Table 7.1):



the yellow Minor LED indicates that there is one or more minor
alarm(s) activated in the system, but no major alarm,



the red Major LED indicates that there is one or more major alarm(s)
activated in the system.

Refer to Figure 3.10 for the specific location of the LED indicators.

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Table 4.1 – List of Controller CIP alarms and their default severity

Alarm name Alarm severity Alarm LED Status LED

No Alarm None Green Green
Supervision Unit Internal Major Red Red
CAN Communication Minor Yellow Green
Prio Distribution Fuse Major Red Green
Non Prio Distribution Fuse Major Red Green
Battery Fuse Major Red Green
LVD1 Contactor Minor Yellow Green
LVD2 Contactor Minor Yellow Green
LVD1 Load Disconnect Major Red Green
LVD2 Load Disconnect Major Red Green
Battery Temp. Sensor Minor Yellow Green
Low Battery Temperature Minor Yellow Green
High Battery Temperature Major Red Green
Very High Battery Temp. Major Red Green
Rectifier Power Limit None Green Green
Battery On Discharge BOD Major Red Green
Low Voltage (LV) Major Red Green
High Voltage (HV) Major Red Green
Rectifier Fail Minor Yellow Green
Multiple Rectifier Fail Major Red Green
Rectifier Mains Fault Major/ Observ. Red Green
Mains Fault Major/ Observ. Red Green
Rectifier Fan Fail Minor Yellow Green
Rectifier High Temperature Minor Yellow Green
Rectifier AC Fail Major/Observ. Red Green
System Configuration Fail Major Red Green

4.1.3. System Manager CIP

The System Manager CIP is the advanced controller available with the Lorain
CIP and Lorain CIP Access power systems. The operational features of the
System Manager CIP are as follows:

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graphical LCD screen,



local alarm display by means of LED indicators,



8 programmable alarm outputs (dry-C contacts), Minor, Major and
Observation being the factory default for outputs 1, 2 and 3,



8 programmable alarm inputs,



several processed alarms,



alarms and events history files,



alarm management,



built-in web server,

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Figure 4.2 illustrates the functional diagram of the System Manager CIP.

Figure 4.2 – Functional diagram of the System Manager CIP

Ethernet (LAN) and modem (RS-232) access,
four levels of access security (one hardware or four passwords),
battery database,
temperature compensation,
voltage boost (equalize),
battery discharge test,
charge control,
delivered DC power calculation,
CAN protocol communication with the rectifiers,
maintains an inventory of the units in the system,
field replaceable without interruption of the rectifiers,
remote or local access (PSTN, GSM, TCP/IP, SNMP)
local Graphical User Interface (GUI), and
remote Graphical User Interface.

4.1.3.1. Input/output (I/O) interface

The input/output interface on the System Manager CIP consists of:

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Eight user-programmable input ports, each capable of detecting the
presence or absence of a DC voltage signal (+24 V or –48 V).



Eight user-programmable output ports, each providing C form contacts
(rated 1 A at 60 V dc) that can be used to perform specific functions or
for alarm notification, as desired by the end user.

4.1.3.2. Alarms

The System Manager CIP displays its own operating status by means of the
“Controller Status” LED indicator located on the front panel.



Green means that the unit is operating normally.



Red means that the unit is not operating normally.

It also displays the system alarms by means of the “Minor” and “Major” LED
indicators, also located on the front panel:



the yellow Minor LED indicates that there is one or more minor
alarm(s) activated in the system, but no major alarm,



the red Major LED indicates that there is one or more major alarm(s)
activated in the system.

Refer to Figure 3.11 for the specific location of the LED indicators located on
the front panel.

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Figure 4.3 – List of available alarms and their default severity

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4.1.3.3. Access

The System Manager CIP can be accessed in several ways to monitor the
operating status and the alarms on the system, view and modify the operating
parameters, download configuration files and software upgrades, etc.:



local access by means of the display and the four buttons under the
display on the front of the unit,



local access with a computer equipped with a web browser and
connected locally into the RJ45 Ethernet port through a cross-over
Ethernet cable,



remote access with a computer equipped with a web browser and
connected remotely through a dial-up network connection into the
RS-232 port via an external modem,



remote access with a computer equipped with a web browser and
connected remotely through a LAN or WAN network connection into
the RJ45 Ethernet port.

4.1.4. Rectifier –48 V dc, 750 W and –48 V dc, 1500 W

The Rectifier –48 V dc, 750 W and the Rectifier –48 V dc, 1500 W are
switch-mode rectifiers that converts the single-phase AC source at the input
into an isolated, filtered, and regulated DC power output used to feed the
loads and to charge a positive grounded battery. Each rectifier is equipped
with a cooling fan that is field replaceable; refer to Appendix A for the
ordering part number, and to the “Maintenance” Chapter for the replacement
procedure.

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The rectifier requires no adjustments. Under normal operation, operating
parameters of the rectifiers in a system, such as float voltage and temperature
compensation, are entirely set and controlled by the Controller CIP or System
Manager CIP from the moment the system is started-up or rectifiers are
inserted into a working system.

If the controller fails or is removed from a working system, or if the data
communication link is lost between the controller and the rectifiers, the
rectifier(s) will automatically revert to their 52.1 V default value.

Figure 4.4 illustrates the functional diagram of a Rectifier –48 V dc, 750 W or
Rectifier –48 V dc, 1500 W.

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Figure 4.4 – Functional diagram of the 750 W and 1500 W rectifiers

4.1.4.1. Alarms

The Rectifier –48 V dc, 750 W and Rectifier –48 V dc, 1500 W are equipped
with three LED indicators located on the front panel to display unit status and
alarm conditions as described in the following Table.

Table 4.2 – Status and alarm indicators on the 750 W and 1500 W rectifiers

Flashing Red and solid

4.1.5. Distribution

4.1.5.1. Distribution for the Lorain CIP and Lorain CIP Access power systems

The distribution section is used to connect small and medium capacity
distribution loads. It can accommodate a wide variety of distribution
hardware in various configurations (see section 3.2.5 in the previous
Chapter).

LED Status

Solid Red

Yellow
Yellow

Solid Green The rectifier is operating normally.

Flashing Green System Manager CIP going through initialization.

No LED lit No AC power at the input or blown AC input fuse.

Rectifier failure due to one or more of the following
alarm conditions: output fuse blown, high voltage
shutdown, or internal rectifier circuitry failure.

Cooling fan failure.

The rectifier is still operating, but with one or more of the
following alarm conditions active: high temperature
condition, power limiting, AC over voltage.

In addition to providing protection and connecting points for the battery and
battery return cables for the loads, the distribution section provides:



a connecting point for the system’s main battery return reference
(BRR) cable, and



connecting points for the interface with the outside world (alarms
inputs and outputs, etc.).

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5. Configuring and operating the
system

5.1. General

The Controller CIP is the basic controller available with the Lorain CIP
power systems. On the Controller CIP, there are some settings that require
hardware adjustments by means of DIP switches.

The System Manager CIP is the advanced controller available with the
Lorain CIP and Lorain CIP Access power systems. On the System Manager
CIP, there are absolutely no hardware based adjustments, such as
potentiometers or switches; all adjustments and controls are software driven.
Some can be set by navigating locally through the controller menus by using
the screen and push buttons on the unit, while all can be set by navigating
remotely through the web-based remote graphical user interface (GUI) by
using a computer locally or remotely connected in one of the ports on the
unit.

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The controller, upon insertion of the rectifiers, automatically sets the float
voltage of the rectifiers in the system. However, should the controller fail or
be removed from the system, or the communication be lost between the
controller and the rectifiers, these then revert to the factory-set default value
of –52.1 V dc.

The controller communicates with all the rectifiers in the system through a
data bus using the CAN protocol.

5.2. Voltage levels

Operating and alarm voltage levels for the Lorain CIP and Lorain CIP Access
power systems are dependent upon the type of batteries being used with the
system and whether the temperature compensation function is used or not.

5.3. Controller CIP

Configure a Lorain CIP power system equipped with a Controller CIP as
described in the following subsections.

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Note 1: It is recommended to remove the controller from the shelf
completely to facilitate the settings of the DIP switches. When the
controller is reinstalled on the shelf, it will automatically reboot and
validate the new configuration and associated values.

Note 2: The factory default settings of the DIP switches are shown in the
shaded lines in Table 5.2, Table 5.3 and Table 5.4.

5.3.1. DIP switch modules

Three DIP switch modules (S1, S2 and S3), located on the upper edge of the
Controller CIP, are used to set the thresholds of functions as illustrated in
Figure 5.1 and as described in Table 5.1, Table 5.2, Table 5.3 and Table 5.4.

CAUTION!

Prevent damages caused by electrostatic
discharges (ESD).

This equipment includes solid-state devices sensitive to
electrostatic discharges (ESD). When performing
maintenance or repair procedures on an AP6C55CA/CB
Lorain CIP power system, it is therefore required to wear an
appropriate antistatic device (a bracelet for example) that is
properly connected to a designated antistatic grounding point
(on a framework, an anti-static floor mat or workbench mat,
etc.). ESD-protective packaging material shall also be used
when carrying/shipping ESD sensitive material.

Figure 5.1 – Location of DIP switch modules and output relay contacts on Controller CIP

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Table 5.1 – DIP switch modules definition

Designation Function

S1
S2
S3

Used to select the nominal float voltage.
Used to select the low voltage disconnect (LVD) threshold.
Used to activate the temperature compensation (TC) and
select the slope (M/S switch is for a future enhancement).

5.3.2. Nominal float voltage adjustment

The nominal float voltage can be adjusted by means of switches 1 to 3 on the
S1 DIP switch module. Refer to Figure 5.1, Table 5.1 and Table 5.2 for the
switch selection applicable to the desired float voltage. Use an external
multimeter connected to the V+ and V– test jacks on the front panel of the
Controller CIP (refer to Figure 3.10) to monitor the voltage while making the
adjustment.

Table 5.2 – Nominal float voltage settings (S1)

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Nominal Float

Voltage Settings

–48.0 V dc Open Open Open
–51.0 V dc Open Open Closed
–52.0 V dc Open Closed Open
–53.0 V dc Open Closed Closed
–54.0 V dc Closed Closed Closed
–54.5 V dc Closed Open Closed
–55.0 V dc Closed Closed Open

Note: The setting in the shaded line is the factory default setting.

5.3.3. Low voltage disconnect

The Controller CIP operates the low voltage disconnect contactor and
generates an LVD alarm when the voltage reaches the selected low voltage
disconnect level, if the LVD contactor is enabled. If the low voltage
disconnect contactor is wired for load disconnect, it will completely
disconnect the load (LLVD). If the low voltage disconnect contactor is wired
for battery disconnect, it will completely disconnect the batteries (BLVD). As
the voltage rises back to normal float value, the LVD condition and alarm
should disappear when the AC comes back and the system voltage reaches –

50.5 V dc.

S1-1 S1-2 S1-3

The low voltage disconnect level can be adjusted by means of switches 1 to 3
on the S2 DIP switch module, while the LVD contactor can be enabled by
means of the S2-4 or S1-4 switch. Refer to Figure 5.1, Table 5.1 and Table

5.3 for the switch selection applicable to the desired low voltage disconnect
level.

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Table 5.3 – Low voltage disconnect settings (S2)

Low voltage

disconnect settings

–40.0 V dc Open Open Open
–42.0 V dc Open Open Closed
–42.5 V dc Open Closed Open
–43.0 V dc Open Closed Closed
–43.5 V dc Closed Closed Closed
–44.0 V dc Closed Open Open
–44.5 V dc Closed Open Closed

–45.0 V dc Closed Closed Open
LVD1 contactor enabled Closed
LVD1 contactor not enabled Open
LVD2 contactor enabled Closed
LVD2 contactor not enabled Open

Note: The settings in the shaded lines are the factory default settings.

5.3.4. Temperature compensation

The Controller CIP has a temperature compensation function for adjusting the
float voltage of the rectifiers as a function of the temperature, in order to
optimize the charging of VRLA batteries and to prevent premature aging.

S2-1 S2-2 S2-3 S2-4 S1-4

The temperature compensation slope can be adjusted by means of the S3 DIP
switch module. Refer to Figure 5.1, Table 5.1 and Table 5.4 for the switch
selection applicable to the desired temperature compensation slope.

Table 5.4 – Temperature compensation slope settings (S3)

Temperature compensation

slope voltage settings

48 mV/C

72 mV/C

120 mV/C

144 mV/C

Temperature compensation OFF x x Open

Note 1: The reference temperature (T

S3-1 S3-2 S3-3

Open Open Closed

Closed Closed Closed

Open Closed Closed

Closed Open Closed

) is 20ºC.

ref

Note 2: The setting in the shaded line is the factory default setting
(providing the probe is installed).

Note 3: The “x” means that the position of that switch does not matter.

To enable the temperature compensation function, the required battery
temperature probe must be mounted on the battery and connected to

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connector J3 in the controller connection interface card located behind the
hinged front cover, as illustrated in Figure 5.2.

Figure 5.2 – Connector definition in the controller connection interface card

5.3.5. Clearing of alarms

Refer to the “Troubleshooting” section of the “Maintenance” Chapter for the
instructions on how to clear alarms.

Note 1: If a module has been removed from the system and an alarm
associated with this module still appears on the Controller CIP, this alarm
must be cleared to erase it and reset the list of alarms. After the reset,
ongoing alarm conditions on active modules will still appear on the
Controller CIP, but any alarms associated with removed modules will no
longer be displayed. To do an alarm reset, press and hold the “Refresh”
button for 5 seconds.

Note 2: The Major output relay operates in the safe mode; it is activated
when there are no alarm conditions and released when there is one or more
alarm condition(s).

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5.4. System Manager CIP

Note: The present manual version concurs with System Manager CIP
software version R8a.

The Lorain CIP and Lorain CIP Access power systems can be set up,
operated and maintained through the System Manager CIP, respectively, by
navigating through the various menus, either:



directly on the unit, by using the four push buttons located below the
screen and the screen itself, or



on a computer locally or remotely connected to one of the
communication ports.

For information on how to access the GUI of the System Manager CIP with a
computer, refer to the subsection titled “Communicating with the System
Manager CIP remotely” further in this section.

CAUTION!

Prevent damages caused by electrostatic
discharges (ESD).

This equipment includes solid-state devices sensitive to
electrostatic discharges (ESD). When performing
maintenance or repair procedures on an AP6C55CA/CB
Lorain CIP or Lorain CIP Access power system, it is
therefore required to wear an appropriate antistatic device (a
bracelet for example) that is properly connected to a
designated antistatic grounding point (on a framework, an
anti-static floor mat or workbench mat, etc.). ESD-protective
packaging material shall also be used when carrying/shipping
ESD sensitive material.

5.4.1. Input/output connection interface

The connectors to interface with the digital inputs and the relay outputs are
located on the upper edge of the System Manager CIP as illustrated in Figure

5.3.

Figure 5.3 – Input/output connection interface the on System Manager CIP

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Note: To enable the temperature compensation function of the System
Manager CIP, a battery temperature probe located on the battery must be
connected to the TB1 terminal block located behind the front door of the
controller and distribution section (see Figure 3.13 and Figure 3.15). An
optional ambient temperature probe may also be connected to the
“Ambient temp. probe” connector of the System Manager CIP shown in
the above illustration. This probe is not required to enable the temperature
compensation function, but it provides an “Ambient Temperature” alarm.

Figure 5.4 – Connector definition in the controller connection interface box

5.5. Local access to the System Manager CIP

The System Manager CIP are accessible directly by means of the four push
buttons located below the screen and the screen itself. Refer to Figure 3.11.

5.5.1. Initial start-up

When the System Manager CIP is started for the first time, after going
through the initialization routine, it displays the default screen illustrated in
Figure 5.5.

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Figure 5.5 – Default screen on System Manager CIP graphical display

- 54.5V 36A 40%

MJ: 0 MN: 0 O1: 0

ALARM STAT SET MAINT

Four main menus called ALARM, STATUS, SETTINGS and
MAINTENANCE are then accessible by clicking on the associated push­button below the LCD screen.

Note: The number of active alarms is indicated besides each alarm severity
indication.

5.5.2. Inactivity timer

While navigating through the various menus, if no button is pushed for 3
minutes, the backlight of the LCD display extinguishes. If no button is
pushed for 5 minutes, the System Manager CIP returns to the default screen
illustrated in Figure 5.5. If no button is pushed for the time period
programmed in the “SETTINGS/DIP AUTOOFF” screen in the Settings
menu (see Figure 5.8), the LCD display extinguishes.

5.5.3. Navigating through the menus

Use the four push buttons to scroll through the various screens of the four

submenus illustrated in Figure 5.6 to Figure 5.9. The

button is

always used to go back to the previous menu or submenu screen.

5.5.4. Modifying values

Some values can be modified locally, while some others can only be modified
while remotely accessing the GUI of the System Manager CIP through the
web interface. In both cases, it is necessary to enter the appropriate password
to be allowed to modify values. Note that the local password required to
modify values locally can only be enabled while accessing the controller
remotely through the web server GUI.

5.5.5. Alarm menu

The alarm menu is used to view detailed information about ongoing (ACTIV)
alarms and passed alarms (HIST). It is also possible through this menu to
inhibit (INHIB) the output alarm relays and to erase the alarm log.

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y

Figure 5.6 – Structure of the ALARM menu

ALARM

MJ: 1 MN: 0 O1: 0

ACTIV HIST INHIB

ALARM/ACTIVE

MJ Low Voltage

INFO

ALARM/HISTORY

Erase alarm history

ERASE

Do you really want to
Inhibit relays?

YES NO

Low Voltage 42

stem: xxxxxxxxxxx

S

030223 12:17

LED

Do you really want to
Erase alarm history?

YES NO

ALARM/HISTORY

MJ Low Voltage

INFO

Low Voltage 42

System: xxxxxxxxxxx

031123 11:12
031123 11:57

5.5.5.1. Active Alarms (ACTIV)

This submenu is used to see all active alarms. The alarms are sorted in
chronological order. Use the and buttons to scroll up and down the
active alarm list. The menu shows information about the severity of the alarm
(ex.: MJ), and the alarm name (ex.: Low Voltage). To see more information
about a specific alarm, press the INFO button when that alarm is displayed in
the active alarm list.

The alarm information menu (INFO) displays more detailed information
about the alarm: name of the alarm (ex.: Low Voltage), the alarm number
(ex.: 42), the serial number of the unit with the alarm (ex.: A083825420), if
any, and the date and time for the activation of the alarm (ex.: 030223 12:17 –

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YYMMDD HH:MM). Use the button to scroll within the INFO menu.
Some alarms need to be reset manually. These alarms will have a CLEAR
button in this menu. To clear these alarms, press the CLEAR button.

It is possible to light the LED indicator(s) of the unit that is causing the alarm
by pressing the LED button. The LED indicator(s) will be lit for 30 seconds.

5.5.5.2. Alarm History

This submenu is used to view the alarm log and to erase it. Inactive alarms
are sorted in chronological order of deactivation. In this submenu, the text
“Erase alarm history?” is displayed. To erase the alarm log, press the ERASE
button. You will be asked to confirm that you want to erase the alarm history.
Erase the alarm history by pressing the YES button, or maintain the alarm
history by pressing the NO button. To look at the log, press the or
button to scroll through the alarm log. The log displays information about
the severity of the alarm (ex.: MJ) and the name of the alarm (ex.: Low
Voltage). To see more information about a specific alarm, press the INFO
button when that alarm is displayed in the alarm log.

The alarm information menu (INFO) displays more detailed information
about the alarm: name of the alarm (ex.: Low Voltage), the alarm number
(ex.: 42), the serial number of the unit that causes the alarm (A083825420) if
any, the date and time when the alarm was activated (ex.: 030223 11:12) and
the date and time when the alarm ceased (ex.: 030223 11:57). Use the and
buttons to scroll within the INFO menu.

5.5.5.3. Inhibit Output relays

This submenu is used to inhibit all output alarm relays from the controller.
After pressing the INHIB button, you will be asked to confirm that you want
to inhibit the output alarm relays. Inhibit these by pressing the YES button.

When this function is activated, the INHIB button in the alarm menu will
have changed to ACTIV (not to be confused with the ACTIV button used for
active alarms). To reactivate the output alarm relays, press the ACTIV button
at the right of the screen. You will be asked to confirm that you want to
reactivate the output alarm relays. Reactivate the output alarm relays pressing
the YES button, or maintain the inhibit command by pressing the NO button.

If the inhibit command is not cancelled, the system will return to “Alarms on”
after 24 hours. While the output alarm relays are inhibited, the system sends
out an alarm through the O1 output relay.

Note: When the output relays are inhibited, all alarms are still displayed on
the local screen, as well as on the remote GUI.

5.5.6. Status menu

The status menu is used to view information about the status of the power
system.

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Figure 5.7 – Structure of the STATUS menu
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STATUS/SYSTEM

-54.5V 200A 68%

INFO INFO

STATUS/BATTERY

-54.5V 22C

Batt Temp: 22C

System Voltage: -54.5V
Load Current: 21A
Batt Current: 2A
Power Usage: 15%
Amb Temp: 21C

Battery Volt: -54.5
BATT TYPE: GNB Marathon
Batt Test 1: 02-05-27
Batt Test: Ok
Batteries: Ok
Batt Test 2: 02-10-27
Batt Test: Not Ok
Batteries: Not Ok
Batt Test 3: 03-02-27

Do you really want to
Clear Batt Test Log?

YES NO

STATUS/SM UNIT

SM Unit: 0

Batt Test: Ok
Batteries: Ok
Clear Batt Test Log?

CLEAR

STATUS/IP ADDRESS

155.129.7.167

INFO

STATUS/SYSTM MANAGER

SwNo:CXC 116 7311/1

INFO

SwNo: CXC 116 7311/1
SwRv: R1B
HwNo: ROA1190763/1
HwRv: R1C/A

STATUS/RECTIFIER

Rectifier: 5

INFO

1: A083825420
2: A083764192
3: A083825423
4: A083833656
5: A083825407

INFO

Temperature: 31.82C
Used Capacity: 2.80%
Product Number:
BML 440 010/1

End Of List

IP Adress:

155.129.7.167
SubNet Mask:

255.255.252.0
Default Gateway:

Product Revision:
R2E

155.129.0.0
MAC–Address:
0:3:ad:1:26:e5

5.5.6.1. System

This submenu provides an overview of the system status: actual system
voltage (ex.: –54.5 V), load current (ex.: 21 A) and used rectifier capacity
(ex.: 15%). For more information, press the INFO button and use the and
buttons to scroll up and down the system status list.

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5.5.6.2. Battery

This submenu provides an overview of the battery status: battery voltage (ex.:
–54.5V) and battery temperature (ex.: 22ºC). This submenu will also display
the text “No sensor connected” if no battery temperature sensor is connected
to the system. For more information, press the INFO button and use the
and buttons to scroll up and down the battery status list.

When the text “Clear Batt Test Log?” is visible in the top line of the
submenu, the CLEAR button is activated. To clear the battery test log, press
the CLEAR button. You will be asked to confirm that you want to clear the
battery test log. Clear the battery test log by pressing the YES button, or
maintain the battery test log by pressing the NO button.

5.5.6.3. System Manager

This submenu is used to view the System Manager CIP software and
hardware information. For more information, press the INFO button and use
the and buttons to scroll up and down the System Manager CIP
information.

5.5.6.4. Rectifier

This submenu is used to view rectifier information. In the STATUS/
RECTIFIER submenu, the number of rectifiers recognized by the controller is
displayed. For more information, press the INFO button and use the and
buttons to scroll through the list of rectifiers and their serial numbers.
When the desired rectifier is highlighted, press the INFO button again to see
more information about that specific rectifier.

5.5.6.5. IP Address

This submenu is used to view the IP address of the System Manager CIP. To
see more information, press the INFO button and use the and buttons to
scroll up and down the information.

5.5.7. Settings menu

The settings menu is used to modify some of the parameters for the power
system. However, the local password required to modify values locally must
have been previously enabled while accessing the controller remotely through
the web server GUI in order to modify settings locally.

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Figure 5.8 – Structure of the SETTINGS menu

SETTINGS/SYS VOLTAGE

System Voltage: -54.5V

CHNG

SETTINGS/LANGUAGE

English-NA

CHNG

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SETTINGS/DATE

2003-07-21

CHNG

SETTINGS/TIME

15:52

CHNG

Change System Voltage

-54.5

APPL

SETTINGS/BATTERY TYPE

None

CHNG

None
VRLA
Enersys
GNB Marathon
GNB Absolyte IIP
DEKA Unigy I
Hawker SBS60
FIAM FAT
POWERSAFE HB/VF
SAFT NCX

APPL

SETTINGS/CHARGE CONT

Deactivated

CHNG CHNG

CHARGE CONTROL/STATUS

Activated

CHNG

English_NA

English

APPL

SETTINGS/CONTRAST

CONTRAST 8

CHNG

Change Contrast

CONTRAST 8

APPL

SETTINGS/LOW VOLTAGE

BOD –51.0 LV –47.0

LOW VOLTAGE/LOW VOLTAGE

Low Voltage –47.0V

CHNG

Set Date

20030721 YYYYMMDD

SET

SETTINGS/RESET

Reset to User Default

RESET

Do you really want to

Reset to User Default

YES NO

SETTINGS/TEMP COMPENS

Activated

CHNG

TEMP COMPENSATION/STA

Activated

APPL

Set Time

1552 HHMM

SET

SETTINGS/DISP AUTOOFF

12 Hours

CHNG

12 Hours
No Shut Off
5 Minutes
30 Minutes

APPL

SETTINGS/BATTERY TEST

Deactivated

CHNG

BATTERY TEST/STATUS

Deactivated

APPL

SETTINGS/LOAD DIS

LVD1 Volt, LVD2 Volt

CHNG

LOAD DIS/DISC MODE

LVD1 Volt, LVD2 Volt

CHG

LVD1 Time, LVD2 Time

LVD1 Volt, LVD2 Volt

APPL

Refer to section 5.5. 7.13 for additional
menu selections for t he LVD settings.

5.5.7.1. System Voltage

This submenu is used to set the nominal system voltage. The actual system
voltage may differ from the nominal system voltage if one or more of these
functions is/are active: temperature compensation, a boost charge, a battery
test or battery current limiting. To change the nominal system voltage, press
CHNG. In the next screen, use the and buttons to change the voltage in
increments of 0.1 V. Save the new value by pressing the APPL button.

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5.5.7.2. Language

This submenu is used to set the language used in the menus. To change the
language, press CHNG. In the next menu, use the and buttons to choose
the desired language (English – NA [North American] or English
[European]). Save the setting by pressing the APPL button.

5.5.7.3. Date

This submenu is used to set the system date. To change the date, press
CHNG. In the next menu, use the button to change the highlighted digit in
increments of 1. Use the button to move to the digit that is to be changed
(highlighted). To save the new setting of date, press the SET button.

5.5.7.4. Time

This submenu is used to set the system time. To change the time, press
CHNG. In the next menu, use the button to change the highlighted digit in
increments of 1. Use the button to move to the digit that is to be changed
(highlighted). To save the new setting of time, press the SET button.

5.5.7.5. Battery Type

This submenu is used to set the battery type. If the battery type used with the
system is part of the batteries in the list, select this specific type. To select or
change the battery type, press CHNG. In the next screen, use the and
buttons to select the applicable battery type. Save the setting by pressing
the APPL button.

5.5.7.6. Contrast

This submenu is used to change the contrast of the LCD display. To change
the contrast of the LCD display, press CHNG. In the next screen, use the
and to change the contrast in increments of 1. Save the setting by
pressing the APPL button.

5.5.7.7. Reset

This submenu is used to restore all values in the System Manager CIP to user
default settings. All the power system specific settings will be lost except the
date and time. To restore the System Manager CIP to user default settings,
press the RESET button. You will be asked to confirm that you really want to
reset to user default settings. To reset the System Manager CIP to user default
settings, press the YES button. The System Manager CIP will restart and
revert to the user default values. Note that this will take a few minutes. To
maintain the current settings, press the NO button

Plant specific settings can be saved as user default values when accessing the
System Manager CIP remotely through the web interface. If no plant specific
settings have been saved as user default settings, the user default settings are
equal to the factory default settings.

5.5.7.8. Display Auto Off

This submenu is used to set the shutoff time for the LCD graphical display of
the System Manager CIP. If no button has been pressed during this time, the
controller display will shut off. The display will not shut off if there is an

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active alarm in the system. The display activates automatically if an alarm
occurs, or if any button is pressed. The set shutoff time is shown in this
submenu.

To change the shutoff time, press CHNG. In the next screen, use the and
buttons to choose a shutoff time or no shutoff. Save the setting by pressing
the APPL button.

5.5.7.9. Charge Control

This submenu is used to activate or deactivate the charge control function and
set its current limit. To activate or deactivate the charge control function,
press CHNG. In the next screen, press CHNG again to go to the charge
control/status screen, and then use the and buttons to activate or
deactivate the charge control function, and save the setting by pressing the
APPL button. To set the current limit, use the and buttons to select the
charge control/ limit screen, then press CHNG. In the charge control/limit
screen, use the and buttons to set the current limit between 0 and 300 in
increments of 1, and save the setting by pressing the APPL button.

5.5.7.10. Low Voltage

This submenu is used to set the battery on discharge (BOD) and low voltage
(LV) alarm threshold. To set the thresholds, press CHNG. In the next screen,
use the and buttons to go successively to the BOD and LV screens; in
each of the two screens, press CHNG, use the and buttons to set the
threshold (40.0 to 53.8 in increments of 0.1 for the BOD, 40.0 to 50.8 in
increments of 0.1 for the LV), then save each setting by pressing the APPL
button.

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5.5.7.11. Temperature compensation

This submenu is used to activate or deactivate the temperature compensation
function and to set its operating parameters. To activate or deactivate the
charge control function, press CHNG. In the next screen, press CHNG again
to go to the activate/deactivate screen, and then use the and buttons to
activate or deactivate the temperature compensation function, and save the
setting by pressing the APPL button. To set the operating parameters, use the
and buttons to go successively to the nominal temperature, number of
cells and cell factor screens; in each of the three screens, press CHNG, use
the and buttons to set the parameter (20 to 25°C in increments of 1, 23
to 40 cells in increments of 1, and 0 to 10 mV per cell per °C in increments of
1 mV), then save each setting by pressing the APPL button.

5.5.7.12. Battery test

This submenu is used to activate or deactivate the battery test function and to
set its operating parameters. To activate or deactivate the battery test
function, press CHNG. In the next screen, press CHNG again to go to the
activate/deactivate screen, and then use the and buttons to activate or
deactivate the battery test function, and save the setting by pressing the APPL
button. To set the operating parameters, use the and buttons to go
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screens; in each of the four screens, press CHNG, use the and buttons to
set the parameter (5 to 1200 minutes in increments of 1, 44.0 to 50.0 V cells
in increments of 0.1, 30 to 50% in increments of 1, and 1 to 10000 A in
increments of 1), then save each setting by pressing the APPL button.

5.5.7.13. Load disconnect

This submenu is used to activate or deactivate up to three load disconnect
contactors and to set their operating parameters. To do so, proceed as follows:



In the SETTINGS/LOAD DIS screen, press CHNG. In the LOAD DIS/
DISC MODE screen, use the and buttons to select the disconnect
mode, “LVD1 Time, LVD2 Time”, “LVD1 Volt, LVD2 Volt”, “LVD1
Time, LVD2 Volt” or “LVD1, LVD2, LVD3 Cap”, then save the
setting by pressing the APPL button.



Use the and buttons to go successively to the LVD1 DISC US,
LVD1 DISC VOLT, LVD1 DISC DELAY and LVD1 CAPACITY,
screens; in each of the four screens, press CHNG, use the and
buttons to activate or deactivate the LVD1 contactor and to set its
operating parameter (40.0 to 50.0 V in increments of 0.1, 1 to 100
hours in increments of 1, and 10 to 90% in increments of 1), then save
each setting by pressing the APPL button.



Repeat the previous step for the LVD2 contactor, if applicable.



For the LVD3 contactor, use the and buttons to go successively
to the LVD3 DISC VOLT, LVD3 CAPACITY, and LVD3 RELAY
screens; in each of the three screens, press CHNG, use the and
buttons to set its operating parameter (40.0 to 50.0 V in increments
of 0.1, 10 to 90% in increments of 1, and the number of the selected
output relay to operate the contactor in increments of 1), then save each
setting by pressing the APPL button.

Note 1: The LVD1 and LVD2 contactors are connected to the J7 and J8
connectors respectively on the controller interface card as illustrated in
Figure 5.4.

rd

Note 2: If a 3

LVD contactor is used, it must be connected to an output
relay. The LVD3 can be enabled only if “LVD1, LVD2, LVD3 CAP” is
selected in the DISC MODE screen.



Use the and buttons to go to the NOM BATT CAP screen; press
CHNG, use the and buttons to set the nominal battery capacity
parameter (1 to 10000 A in increments of 1).

5.5.8. Maintenance menu

This menu is used to inhibit outgoing alarms, clear logs and active alarms,
start a manual voltage boost, start a manual battery test, and start a LED test.

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Figure 5.9 – Structure of the MAINTENANCE menu

MAINT/INHIBIT

MAINT/CLEAR ALARM

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MAINT/BATTERY LOG

Inhibit relays?

INHIB CLEAR

Do you really want to

Inhibit RELAYs?

YES NO

Clear Active Alarm

MAINT/CLEAR ALARM

Bad Battery
Bat Test Fail

CLEAR

Do you really want to

Clear Active Alarms?

YES NO

MAINT/ERASE HISTORY

Erase alarm history?

ERASE

MAINT/VOLTAGE BOOST

Start Manual Boost?

START

Clear Batt Test Log?

CLEAR

Do you really want to

Clear Batt Test Log?

YES NO

MAINT/BATTERY TEST

Start Manual Batt Test?

START

Do you really want to

Erase alarm history?

YES NO

MAINT/LED TEST

Do you really want to

Start Manual Boost?

YES NO

Do you really want to

Start Manual Batt Test?

YES NO

Start LED Test?

START

5.5.8.1. Inhibit Output relays

This submenu is used to inhibit all output alarm relays on the controller. After
pressing the INHIB button, you will be asked to confirm that you want to
inhibit the output alarm relays. Inhibit these by pressing the YES button.

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When this function is activated, the INHIB button will have changed to
ACTIV. To reactivate the output alarm relays, press the ACTIV button. You
will be asked to confirm that you want to reactivate the output alarm relays.
Reactivate the output alarm relays pressing the YES button, or maintain the
inhibit command by pressing the NO button.

If the inhibit command is not cancelled, the system will return to “Alarms on”
after 24 hours. While the output alarm relays are inhibited, the system sends
out a service an alarm through the O1 output relay.

Note: When the output relays are inhibited, all alarms are still displayed on
the local screen, as well as on the remote GUI.

5.5.8.2. Clear Active Alarms

This submenu is used to clear the “Bad Battery” and “Battery Test Fail”
alarms. Use the and buttons to select which alarm is to be cleared, then
press the CLEAR button. You will be asked to confirm that you want to clear
the alarm. Clear it by pressing the YES button, or maintain it by pressing the
NO button.

5.5.8.3. Clear Battery Test Log

This submenu is used to clear the battery test log. To clear the log, press the
CLEAR button. You will be asked to confirm that you want to clear the log.
Clear it by pressing the YES button, or maintain it by pressing the NO button.

5.5.8.4. Erase Alarm History

This submenu is used to erase the alarm history (log). To erase the alarm
history, press the ERASE button. You will be asked to confirm that you want
to erase the alarm history. Erase the alarm history by pressing the YES
button, or maintain it by pressing the NO button.

5.5.8.5. Start Manual Voltage Boost

This submenu is used to start a voltage boost. To start a voltage boost, press
the START button. You will be asked to confirm that you want to start a
voltage boost. Start a voltage boost by pressing the YES button. The voltage
boost cannot be started if a major (MJ) or minor (MN) alarm is active.

While the batteries are being voltage boosted, the START button in the
Voltage Boost menu will have changed to STOP. To stop the voltage boost,
press the STOP button, and the YES button in the next screen, or wait until
the voltage boost is completed.

Voltage boost is used to reduce the charging time after an AC mains failure
and to equalize the charge level of the batteries.

5.5.8.6. Start Manual Battery Test

This submenu is used to start a battery test. To start the test, press the START
button. You will be asked to confirm that you want to start the test. Start the
battery test by pressing the YES button. The battery test cannot be started if a
major (MJ) or minor (MN) alarm is active alarm is active.

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While the battery test is running, the START button in the Battery Test menu
will have changed to STOP. To stop the test, press the STOP button, and the
YES button in the next screen, or wait until the battery test is completed.

5.5.8.7. Start LED Test

This submenu is used to start a LED test. To start the test, press the START
button. All LED indicators on all the units in the system will be lit for 30
seconds.

5.6. Remote access to the GUI of the System Manager CIP

This section describes how to navigate through the graphical user interface
(GUI) of the System Manager CIP from a remote computer in order to view
and/or configure the operating parameters of the Lorain CIP or Lorain CIP
Access power system.

For information on how to access the System Manager CIP remotely, see
Chapter 6, titled “Communicating with a System Manager CIP”.

To access a menu or carry out a function in the GUI of the System Manager
CIP, use the computer mouse to place the cursor on the name of the screen to
be displayed, or on the function to be carried out, then click on the left button
of the mouse and follow the instructions as described in the following
subsections.

Note: There is a hardware switch on the System Manager CIP, which,
when activated, prevents any remote action on the controller. The access is
then read-only for all levels of password. For information on activating or
deactivating this switch, refer to Chapter 6, “Communicating with the
System Manager CIP”.

5.6.1. Home screen

Once logged to the System Manager CIP, the computer will display a screen
similar to the following, referred to as the Home screen.

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Screen 1

This screen displays the main menu of the GUI, on the left side, whether there
are any active alarms, in the top line, and the System submenu for the
STATUS main heading, which contains the following items:



the name of the system (usually the location),



the float voltage, in real time,



the load current, in real time,



the battery current, in real time,



the percentage of the total rectifier capacity being used,



whether the temperature compensation function is active or not,



whether there is an ongoing battery test, voltage boost or battery
current limitation,



whether there are any special operations enabled (System Manager CIP
only) and



the IP address of the System Manager CIP.

Note: Each screen in the GUI displays the main menu of the GUI, on the
left side, as well as whether there are any active alarms in the top line.
However, to avoid repeating this information unnecessarily, this
information will not be shown in the other screens in this Chapter.

5.6.2. Menu structure of the GUI

To view the complete menu structure in the GUI, after you have logged onto
the System Manager CIP, click on Web Site Map at the bottom of the main
menu, on the left side of the screen. The complete menu, as listed in the
following table, will be displayed.

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Table 5.5 – Structure of the menu in the GUI of the System Manager CIP

Main Heading Sub-headings

STATUS

System
Power Statistics
Equipment
System Inventory

ALARMS

Active
History
Inhibit

SETTINGS

System

System Voltage
Voltage alarms
AC Mains Failure Delay
Low Voltage Disconnect
Battery Functions

 Battery Preset Table
 Battery Test
 Voltage Boost
 Temperature Compensation
 Charge Control
 Battery Temperature
 Battery Capacity

Power split (version R5b and later)
Alarm severity
Digital Inputs
Output Alarm Relays
Generic alarms (version R5b and later)
Ambient Temperature
Default Settings
High Voltage Shutdown (version R3c and later)
Remote Shutdown (version R3c and later)
Special Operation (version R8a and later)

SETTINGS

System Manager CIP

Site Name
Language
IP Network Settings
PPP Settings

 General Settings
 TCP/IP Settings
 PSTN Modem Settings
 GSM Modem Settings

SNMP Settings
Time & Date
Password

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Main Heading Sub-headings

MAINTENANCE

5.6.3. STATUS screens

In addition to the System submenu, described previously in the Home screen
section, the following submenus are accessible under the STATUS main
heading in the Home screen.

Alarm Maintenance

 Clear Battery Test Alarms
 Inhibit Output Alarm Relays
 Clear Alarm Log

Batter Maintenance

 Battery Test Log
 Clear Battery Test Log
 Start Manual Battery Test
 Start Manual Voltage Boost
 Battery Capacity

Other Maintenance

 Default Settings
 Restart
 Service Date
 LED Test

5.6.3.1. Power Statistics

Clicking on Power Statistics under the STATUS main heading in the home
screen will display the following screen.

Screen 2

This screen displays the following information:



the operational time of the system since installation (or last reset),



the average output power delivered by the system over the last 24
hours,



the peak output power reached by the system over the last 24 hours,
and



the total delivered energy by the system since the last reset.

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The button is used to reset the present “Total Delivered Energy”.

5.6.3.2. Equipment

Clicking on Equipment under the STATUS main heading in the home
screen will display the following screen.

Screen 3

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This screen displays the following information:



the battery voltage, current and temperature, as well as the ambient
temperature,



the DC output voltage and current, the operating temperature, the % of
capacity used, and the serial number for each rectifier.

5.6.3.3. System Inventory

Clicking on System Inventory under the STATUS main heading in the home
screen will display the following screen.

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Screen 4

This screen displays the following information:



a list of the modules in the system, and



the product number, product version, serial number and software
version for each module,

The buttons on the right side of the table are used to perform a LED
test at the individual module level.

5.6.4. ALARMS screens

As mentioned in the Home screen section, the top line of the Home screen
readily indicates if there are any active alarms by showing the number of
active alarms and the highest alarm severity. If there are any active alarms,
clicking on Active under the ALARMS main header in the home screen will
display the following screen.

Note: Refer to sections 5.6.5.14 and 5.6.5.16 for the assignment of the
alarms on the output relay contacts.

Screen 5

This screen displays the following information:



a list of the active alarms for the system, and



for each alarm, the alarm number, the alarm name, the date of
activation, as well as the module from which the alarm originated and
its serial number

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5.6.4.1. History

Clicking on History under the ALARMS main heading in the home screen
will display the following screen.

Screen 6

This screen displays the following information:



a list of all the alarms (alarms are logged when not active any more) in
the log since the last log clearing, and



for each alarm, the severity level of the alarm, the alarm number, the
alarm name, the date of activation, the date of deactivation, as well as
the module from which the alarm originated and its serial number.

If there are two or more pages in the alarm log, the word Next will show at
the bottom right hand corner of the first page. If there are three or more pages
in the alarm log, the words Back and Next will show at the bottom right hand
corner of the second and second to last pages, and Back will show at the
bottom right hand corner of the last page. Clicking on Next

will display the
next alarm log page, while Clicking on Back will display the previous alarm
log page. The line Show All Alarms is also displayed on each page of the
alarm log; clicking on it will display the complete alarm log on one page.

The button is present at the bottom right hand corner of each page
of the alarm log. It is used to erase all entries in the alarm log for the system.

Clicking on he button will display the following screen.

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Clicking on the button confirms the erasing of the alarm log. Clicking

on the

button will return to the Home (or System) screen.

5.6.4.2. Inhibit

Clicking on Inhibit under the ALARMS main heading in the home screen
will display the following screen.

Screen 8

This screen is used to inhibit the outgoing alarms for the system. This
function is used typically to prevent any alarms from being transmitted
externally, as well as from being displayed on the System Manager CIP,
while the system is undergoing maintenance and/or testing.

Clicking on the button, the following screen will be displayed.

Screen 9

Clicking on the button will display the following screen. Clicking on

the button will return to the previous screen.

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The alarms are now prevented from being transmitted externally until the

button is clicked. If the button is not clicked, the alarms

will be restored automatically after 24 hours.

5.6.5. SETTINGS screens

Clicking on System under the SETTINGS main heading in the home screen
will display the following submenu screen for system settings.

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5.6.5.1. System Voltage

Clicking on System Voltage in the submenu screen for system settings will
display the following screen.

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This screen is used to set the nominal operational voltage (float) for the
system. This voltage is normally set according to the type of battery used with
the system. Note that in the above screen, if the Present System Voltage is
higher or lower than the Nominal System Voltage, it may be because the
Temperature Compensation function is active.

If it is necessary to modify the setting (at initial start-up or when replacing the
battery by another type, for example), enter the new value (between –43.00

and –56.00) in the field above the

button, then click on the

button to confirm the new setting.

This screen also displays the following information:



a note to inform the user that the actual voltage may differ from the set
voltage when certain functions are active, and



a list of these functions and whether these are active or inactive.

5.6.5.2. Voltage Alarms

Clicking on Voltage Alarms in the submenu screen for system settings will
display the following screen.

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Screen 13

This screen is used to set the thresholds and hysteresis values for the system’s
High Voltage, Battery On Discharge and Low Voltage alarms. These are
normally set according to the type of battery used with the system.

Note: Refer to section 5.6.5.20 for the setting of the System Manager CIP
High Voltage Shutdown (HVSD) threshold. The internal HVSD threshold
of the rectifiers is factory set at –56.5 V and is not field adjustable.

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If it is necessary to modify these thresholds and hysteresis values (at initial
start-up or when replacing the battery by another type, for example), enter the

new values in the fields above the buttons, then click on the

applicable button to confirm each of the new values.

When entering new values, make sure that these are within the range
specified below each parameter title in the above screen, and that you observe
the note at the bottom of the second and third boxes.

5.6.5.3. AC Mains Failure Delay

Clicking on AC Mains Failure Delay in the submenu screen for system
settings will display the following screen.

Screen 14

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This screen is used to set the delay between the time an AC mains failure
occurs and the time the AC mains failure alarm is reported by the system.

If such a delay is required, enter the desired delay in minutes (0 to 60), in the

field above the

button, then click on the button to confirm the

new value.

5.6.5.4. Low Voltage Disconnect

Clicking on Low Voltage Disconnect in the submenu screen for system
settings will display the following screen.

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This screen is used to enable the system’s optional low voltage disconnect
circuit and set its operating parameters.

If one or more low voltage disconnect contactors were provided on your
system, proceed as follows:

 In the General box, select the Disconnect Mode in the drop-list menu; the

choices are “LVD1 on Time, LVD2 on Time”, “LVD1 on Voltage, LVD2
on Voltage”, “LVD1 on Time, LVD2 on Voltage” or “LVD1, LVD2 and
LVD3 on capacity”. Factory default is “LVD1 on Voltage, LVD2 on
Voltage”.

Note 1: The LVD1 and LVD2 contactors are connected to the J7 and J8
connectors respectively on the controller interface card as illustrated in
Figure 5.4.

Note 2: If a 3rd LVD contactor is used, it must be connected to an output
relay. The LVD3 can be enabled only if “LVD1, LVD2 and LVD3 on
capacity” is selected in the Disconnect Mode in the drop-list menu.

 In the General box, if it is necessary to modify the Reconnect Level

threshold, enter the desired value in the field above the button,

and then click on the button to confirm the new value.

 In the LVD1 box, verify that the low voltage disconnect function is

enabled: . If the function is disabled

( ), click on the button to enable the function.

 In the LVD1 box, if the “LVD1 on Voltage, LVD2 on Voltage”

disconnect mode was selected above and if it is necessary to modify the
Disconnect Level threshold, enter the desired value in the Disconnect

Level field above the button, then click on the button to
confirm the new value, or

 In the LVD1 box, if the “LVD1 on Time, LVD2 on Time” or “LVD1 on

Time, LVD2 on Voltage” disconnect mode was selected above and if it is
necessary to modify the Disconnect Delay threshold, enter the desired

time in hours in the Disconnect Delay field above the

click on the

 In the LVD1 box, if the

button to confirm the new value.

“

LVD1, LVD2 and LVD3 on capacity

button, then

”

disconnect mode was selected above and if it is necessary to modify the
Disconnect Capacity threshold, enter the desired time in hours in the

Disconnect Capacity field above the

button, then click on the

button to confirm the new value.

nd

 If a 2

LVD contactor was provided, in the LVD2 box, repeat the four

steps performed for the LVD1 box above.

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 If a 3rd LVD contactor was provided (see note 2 above), in the LVD3 box,

enter the Disconnect Level, the Disconnect capacity and the Output Relay

number in their respective fields as required, then click on the
button to confirm the new value.

When entering new values, make sure that these are within the range
specified below each parameter title in the boxes, and that you observe the
note at the bottom of each box.

5.6.5.5. Battery Functions

Clicking on Battery Functions in the submenu screen for system settings
will display the following submenu screen for battery functions.

Screen 16

5.6.5.6. Battery Preset Table

Clicking on Battery Preset Table in the submenu screen for Battery
Functions will display the following screen.

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This screen is used to select the type of battery used with the system. By
selecting the appropriate type of battery, the system will use information
stored in its database to set some of the operating system’s parameters
according to this specific type of battery.

To select a battery type, click on the radio-button below this specific battery

type and click on the

button at the bottom of the screen to confirm the
battery type, then open the drop-list menu for the number of battery cells per
string at the top of the screen, select the appropriate number of cells (between

23 and 40, 24 being the default value), and click on the

button below

the drop-list menu to confirm the number of cells.

5.6.5.7. Battery Test

Battery Test is used to test the remaining capacity of the battery at specific
intervals. The battery test function provides two modes of operation: the
Manual Battery Test, used to manually start a battery test, and the Cyclic
Battery Test, used to perform automatic battery tests at specific intervals.

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Note: A battery test cannot be activated if there is an ongoing major or
minor alarm.

Important parameters need to be entered in the General Battery Test Settings
box of screen 18 for the tests to be valid:

 The “End Voltage (V)”: this is the expected battery voltage at the end

of the programmed test time (discharge duration), for the actual load
current on the system, according to the battery manufacturer’s
discharge curve. If the battery capacity is lower and/or the load on
the system higher than expected, this voltage will be reached before
the end of programmed test time and the test will be terminated.

 The “Rectifier Voltage During Test (V)”: this is the voltage at which

the rectifiers are placed in standby during the test, in order to take
over should the battery voltage lower beyond the “End Voltage (V)”
for any reason (ex.: very bad battery). This value must be lower than
the “End Voltage (V)” value.

 The “Test Time (min)”: this is the maximum duration of the test in

minutes. It is the expected time period to reach the programmed “End
Voltage (V)”, for the actual load current on the system, according to
the battery manufacturer’s discharge curve.

 The “Battery Capacity Discharge Limit (%)” is the percentage of the

nominal capacity to which the battery should be discharged during
the test. This value is obtained by using the formula % = I x T

NC

where I is the actual load current on the system, T is the discharge

time to 1.75 V pc, and NC is the nominal capacity of the battery. For
example, in screen 18, a load of 50 A was used for a 60 minute test
time on a 100 Ah battery, thus giving 50 x 60 = 30.

100
 The “Nominal Capacity (Ah)” is the capacity of the battery, in

ampere-hour, for the calculated discharge time (ex.: 3 hours or 8
hours), according to the battery manufacturer’s specifications.

Clicking on Battery Test in the submenu screen for Battery Functions will
display the following screen.

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This screen displays the following information:



a chart at the top of the screen showing typical curves for discharge tests
on good and bad batteries,



a “Battery Test Mode” box in which to enable or disable the Cyclic
Battery Test or the Automatic Battery Test mode,



a “General Battery Test Settings” box in which to enter the operating
parameters for the Battery Test function (refer to information at the
beginning of this subsection),



a “Cyclic Battery Test Settings” box in which to enter the operating
parameters for the Cyclic Battery Test function, and

Clicking on the appropriate button in the “Battery Test Mode” box
will enable the Cyclic Battery Test or Automatic Battery Test mode. The text
in the field and button of the selected mode will then change from

to . Clicking on the button in

previously enabled mode will disable this test mode.

If it is necessary to modify any settings in the “General Battery Test Settings”
or “Cyclic Battery Test Settings” box, enter the new values in the applicable

fields, then click on the button in the applicable box to confirm the
new setting(s).

When entering new values, make sure that these are within the range
specified below each parameter title in the applicable box.

Clicking on the Operate Battery Test line at the bottom of screen 18 will
display the following screen.

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This screen displays the following information:



a “Battery Test Information” box showing whether there is an ongoing
(active) battery test or not (inactive), the duration of the test so far and the
remaining time if there is an ongoing battery test, the system voltage and
the battery current,



an “Operate Manual Battery Test” with a “Start” button on which to click
to start a manual battery test,



an “Operate Cyclic Battery Test” box in which an ongoing cyclic battery
test can be interrupted, and showing the cyclic battery test status and the
remaining time before the next cyclic battery test will be activated, and,



a “Clear Battery Test Alarms” box to clear the battery test alarms, if any.

If a “Bad Battery Alarm” or a “Battery Test Failure” alarm is present, the

Not active

field and button. To clear an alarm, click on the

Note: The “Bad Battery” and “Battery Test Failure” alarms must be reset
manually; these will not reset automatically, even if the system returns to
normal operation.

field will be replaced by an

Clear alarm

Active

Clear alarm

button.

Clicking on the Battery test parameters settings line below the four boxes
in screen 19 will return to screen 18.

5.6.5.8. Voltage Boost

Voltage boost (or equalize) is used to bring the cells of a battery back to full
charge state after a low voltage condition (discharge). The voltage boost
function provides three modes of operation: the Manual Voltage Boost, used
to manually start a voltage boost, Automatic Voltage Boost, used to
automatically perform a voltage boost, and the Cyclic Voltage Boost, used to
perform a voltage boost on a cyclic basis.

Clicking on Voltage Boost

in the submenu screen for Battery Functions will

display the following screen.

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This screen displays the following information:



a chart at the top of the screen showing a typical curve for a discharge,
charge and boost charge cycle,



description of the terminology used in the chart at the bottom of the
screen,



a “Voltage Boost Status” box to activate or deactivate the voltage boost
function,



a “General Voltage Boost Settings” box in which to enter the voltage
boost level,



a “Manual Voltage Boost Settings” box in which to enter the manual
voltage boost duration,



an “Automatic Voltage Boost Settings” box in which to enter the
automatic voltage boost factor, and



a “Cyclic Voltage Boost Settings” box in which to enter the cyclic
voltage boost parameters.

Clicking on the button in the “Voltage Boost Status” box will
enable the voltage boost function. The “Voltage Boost Function” field and

button text will then change from to and

an button will be added near the “Operate Voltage Boost” field, as
shown in the following screen.

Screen 21

The voltage boost function is then enabled and ready to operate in the three
modes:

 An automatic boost will be started automatically as the rectifiers resume

their operation after an AC mains failure. The duration of the voltage
boost will be the duration of the AC mains failure times the factor value
programmed in the “Automatic Voltage Boost Settings” box.

 A cyclic boost will be started automatically at every interval and for the

duration programmed in the Cyclic Voltage Boost Settings” box.

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 Clicking on the “Operate Voltage Boost” button will start a

manual voltage boost (and stop any ongoing automatic or cyclic voltage
boost).

Note: The Voltage Boost function will not be activated if the Charge

Control function is active (the button will not show in the
Voltage Boost Status” box).

If it is necessary to modify any settings in the “General Voltage Boost
Settings”, “Manual Voltage Boost Settings”, “Automatic Voltage Boost
Settings” or “Cyclic Voltage Boost Settings” box (at initial start-up or when
replacing the battery by another type, for example), enter the new values in

the applicable fields, then click on the button in the applicable box to
confirm the new setting(s).

When entering new values, make sure that these are within the range
specified below each parameter title in the applicable box.

Clicking on the button in the “Voltage Boost Status” box will
disable the voltage boost function.

5.6.5.9. Temperature Compensation

The System Manager CIP has a temperature compensation function, which
automatically adjusts the float voltage of the rectifiers if the temperature of
the batteries rises above or falls below a preset level. This function optimizes
the life of VRLA batteries.

It is necessary to install a battery temperature probe and connect it to the
Lorain CIP or Lorain CIP Access power system to use this function (for
information on how to do this, refer to the appropriate section in the Lorain
CIP and Lorain CIP Access power system Installation Manual, IM6C55C).
This probe measures the temperature of the battery; when the temperature
rises above or lowers below the nominal battery temperature (typically 25ºC ­77ºF), the temperature compensation function varies the output voltage of the
rectifiers accordingly.

A second probe (optional) may also be added to measure the ambient
temperature; this probe does not have any effect on the temperature
compensation function, but it provides an ambient temperature alarm.
However, it can also be used as a reference when trying to find the reason for
a high or low battery temperature alarm.

Clicking on Temperature Compensation in the submenu screen for Battery
Functions will display the following screen.

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This screen displays the following information:



a chart at the top of the screen showing a typical temperature
compensation curve,



description of the terminology used in the chart at the bottom of the
screen,

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

a “Temperature Compensation Status” box to activate or deactivate the
temperature compensation function, and



a “Temperature Compensation Settings” box in which to enter the
temperature compensation settings.

Clicking on the button in the “Temperature Compensation Status”
box will activate the temperature compensation function. The field and button

text will then change from to as
shown in the following screen.

Screen 23

Note 1: Activating the function does not necessarily mean “run” the
function. Once the function is activated, temperature compensation will
occur only when the temperature varies from the nominal value (typically
25ºC - 77ºF) by the value set in the “Cell Factor” field of screen 22.

Note 2: The temperature compensation function cannot be activated unless
the battery temperature probe is installed and connected to the power
system (refer to the appropriate section of the installation manual,
IM6C55C). The optional ambient temperature probe is not required for the
operation of the temperature compensation function, but it provides an
ambient temperature alarm (default is 35ºC).

Note 3: The “Cell Factor” and “Nominal Temperature” should be set
according to the battery manufacturer’s specifications.

If it is necessary to modify the settings in the “Temperature Compensation
Settings” box (at initial start-up or when replacing the battery by another
type, for example), enter the new values in the “Nominal Temperature” and

“Cell Factor” fields, then click on the

button to confirm the new

setting. DO NOT modify the “Number of Battery Cells” field.

When entering new values, make sure that these are within the range
specified below each parameter title in the “Temperature Compensation
Settings” box.

Clicking on the button will deactivate the temperature
compensation function.

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5.6.5.10. Charge Control

Clicking on Charge Control in the submenu screen for Battery Functions
will display the following screen.

Screen 24
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This screen is used to activate or deactivate the charge control function of the
system and to set the applicable charge current limit. This function is used to
prevent overcharging of the battery by limiting the amount of charging
current that can be applied to it by the rectifiers.

If the charge control function is to be used, proceed as follows:

 Enter the maximum amount of charging current allowed to go into the

battery as per battery manufacturer’s recommendation, and then click

on the

button to confirm the value.

 System Manager CIP Only: Enter a minimum voltage for the rectifier

output during the charge control process, and click on the button
to confirm the value.

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 Verify that the Battery Charge Control function is activated by verifying

that the field and button read . If the field and

button read

, click on the button to

activate the function. The field and button will change to

as shown in screen 25.

Screen 25

Note: The Charge Control function cannot be activated unless a value is
entered in the Charge Control (A) field, and then applied.

Clicking on the button in screen 25 will deactivate the Charge
Control function.

5.6.5.11. Battery Temperature

Clicking on Battery Temperature in the submenu screen for Battery
Functions will display the following screen.

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Screen 26

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This screen is used to set the thresholds and hysteresis values for the battery’s
Very High Battery Temperature, High Battery Temperature and Low Battery
Temperature alarms.

Additionally, a Very High Battery Temperature Voltage Output level is set in
the Very High Battery Temperature box. Should the programmed temperature
Alarm Level be reached, the system then automatically reduces the output
voltage of the rectifiers to the programmed voltage level in order to prevent
the batteries from sustaining high temperature and high voltage conditions
simultaneously.

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If it is necessary to modify these thresholds, hysteresis and voltage values,

enter the new values in the fields above the

applicable button to confirm each of the new values.

When entering new values, make sure that these are within the range
specified below each parameter title in the above screen.

5.6.5.12. Battery Capacity

The battery capacity function allows the user to visualize in real time the
actual percentage of used battery capacity and equivalent Ah during a
discharge cycle. Clicking on Battery Capacity in the submenu screen for
Battery Functions will display the following screen.

Screen 27

buttons, then click on the

This screen is used to enter the Nominal Battery Capacity for all the batteries
connected to the system at star-up of the system. This value must be
maintained later as batteries are being added, rep-laced or removed.

During a discharge cycle (during an AC mains failure, for example), the user
can access this screen through the Battery Capacity
screen for Battery Functions
submenu screen for Battery Maintenance

, or through the Battery Capacity screen in the

in the Maintenance menu (refer

screen in the submenu

to sections 5.6.6.5 and 5.6.6.10).

5.6.5.13. Power Split

The power split function is used when a Lorain CIP or Lorain CIP Access
power system is connected to an unknown power system for parallel

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