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Galaxy Vector Controller

GCM2, GCM3

Product Manual Select Code 167-792-115 Comcode 108894403 Issue 4 January 2008

Galaxy Vector Controller

GCM2, GCM3

Notice:

The information, specifications, and procedures in this manual are subject to change without notice. Lineage Power assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document.

Galaxy Vector Controller GCM2, GCM3

1 Introduction

General Information 1 - 1 Customer Service Contacts 1 - 2

Customer Service, Technical Support,

Product Repair and Return, and Warranty Service 1 - 2 Customer Training 1 - 2 On-Line Power Systems Product Manuals 1 - 2 EasyView Software 1 - 2

2 Product Description

Overview 2 - 1

Batteryless Operation 2 - 1 GCM2 or GCM3 Control Board 2 - 3 User Interface Control Panel 2 - 3 BLJ3 Terminal Connection Board 2 - 7 Control Signal Inputs 2 - 13 BLJ3 Power Connections 2 - 13 BTJ2/BTJ3 Termination Board 2 - 14 BTJ2/BTJ3 Fuses and Connectors 2 - 15

3 Operation

Office Alarm Contacts 3 - 1 Alarm Descriptions 3 - 1 System Features 3 - 9

Battery Recharge Current limit 3 - 15 Battery Discharge Test 3 - 15 Plant Generator/Battery Test (PBT) 3 - 18 Remote Access and Monitoring 3 - 18 Remote Rectifier Standby 3 - 19 Dial-out On Alarm 3 - 19

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4 Installation and Configuration

Wiring 4 - 1 Front Panel Operation 4 - 5

View Active Alarms Mode 4 - 5

Configuration 4 - 6

Battery Discharge Test Results 4 - 11 Battery Discharge Test Enable 4 - 12 Shunt Type/Size 4 - 12 Shunt Size 4 - 13 System Float Mode Settings 4 - 13 Very Low Voltage Threshold 4 - 14 Battery Recharge Current Limit Settings 4 - 14 Battery Thermal Compensation Settings 4 - 14 Low Voltage Disconnect Contactor 1 and 2 Settings 4 - 15 Plant Boost Mode Settings 4 - 16 Converter Settings 4 - 17 Voltage Calibration 4 - 17 Reserve Operation Engine 4 - 18 Serial Bus Updating and Clearing 4 - 18 Software Release Information 4 - 18

5 Troubleshooting

Replacing Circuit Packs 5 - 1 Checking the highest battery temperature 5 - 1 Inaccurate Plant Voltage Readings 5 - 2 Temperature Probe Alarm is present 5 - 3 Unexplained Rectifier Failure Alarm and Multiple

Rectifier Failure Alarm 5 - 3

Unexplained Converter Failure Alarm and Multiple Converter

Failure Alarm 5 - 3 Rectifier Id conflict alarm is asserted 5 - 3 Converter Id (Cid) 5 - 3

6 Product Warranty

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Appendix A Communications

Modem A - 1

Port Settings A - 1 Logging in A - 2

Galaxy Gateway A - 4

Introduction A - 4 Preparation A - 5 Precautions A - 5 Tools/Equipment Required A - 6 Unpacking the Galaxy Gateway A - 6 Vector Controller Configuration A - 7 Gateway Installation for Vector Controller A - 7 Galaxy

Configuring Network Communications A - 10 Logging In to the Galaxy Gateway A - 10 Configuring Static Network Parameters A - 11 Logging Out of the Galaxy Gateway A - 12 Post Installation Procedures A - 13

Gateway Cable Connections A - 8

Appendix

Objects and Attributes B - 1

T1.317 Objects and Attributes

Commands B - 6

ala Report Active Alarms B - 6 bye Log-off B - 6 cha Change Value B - 7 login Login B - 7 ope Operate a Control B - 7 pas Change Passwords B - 7 sta Report Status B - 8 Error Messages B - 8

Appendix C Regulatory Statements

FCC Part 68 Regulatory Statement C - 1 Industry Canada Certification C - 2

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List of Figures

Figure 2-1: Galaxy Vector Controller in a Typical GPS Plant 2 - 2

Figure 2-2: Galaxy Vector Controller in a Flexent Outdoor Plant 2 - 2

Figure 2-3: Galaxy Vector Controller GCM2 or GCM3 2 - 3

Figure 2-4: 848597563 Control Panel 2 - 4

Figure 2-5: Galaxy Vector Controller Display Menu Flow 2 - 6

Figure 2-6: Galaxy Vector Controller BLJ3 Terminal

Connection Board 2 - 7

Figure 2-7: Vector Controller BTJ2/BTJ3 Terminal

Connection Board (Used in Outdoor Systems) 2 - 14

Figure 3-1: Battery Thermal Compensation Set Points

(Standard) 3 - 11

Figure 3-2: Battery Thermal Compensation Set Points (Flexent) 3 - 12

Figure 4-1: 210E Thermistor Multiplexer Connections to BLJ3 4 - 3

Figure 4-2a: 210E Thermistor Multiplexer Connections with

847157674 Cable Set to BTJ2/BTJ3 4 - 4

Figure 4-2b: 210E Thermistor Multiplexer Connections with

8478669412 Cable Set to BTJ2/BTJ3 4 - 5

Figure A-1: BSM3 Modem Board A - 1

Figure A-2a: GPS with Metal Door and Vector Controller A - 4

Figure A-2b: GPS with Plastic Door (DA) and Vector Controller A - 5

Figure A-3: Gateway Connection to BLJ3 Terminal Board. A - 9

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List of Tables

Table 2-A: Galaxy Vector Controller Specifications 2 - 1

Table 2-B: 848597563 Control Panel Keys and Functions 2 - 4

Table 2-C: Control Panel LEDs and Functions 2 - 5

Table 2-D: BLJ3 Alarm Input Terminals 2 - 8

Table 2-E: LVD Contactor Configuration Jumpers 2 - 8

Table 2-F: LVD Drive Terminals 2 - 9

Table 2-G: BLJ3 Office Alarm Relay Output Terminals 2 - 9

Table 2-H: Battery Shunt Inputs 2 - 10

Table 2-I: Plant Voltage Sense Inputs 2 - 11

Table 2-J: J12 Jumper 2 - 11

Table 2-K: BLJ3 Control Signal Inputs 2 - 13

Table 2-L: Power Connections BLJ3 2 - 13

Table 2-M: BTJ2/BTJ3 Power Connections (J21) 2 - 15

Table 2-N: BTJ2/BTJ3 LVD1 Control Connections (J23) 2 - 16

Table 2-O: BTJ2/BTJ3 LVD2 Control Connections (J4) 2 - 16

Table 2-P: BTJ2/BTJ3 Office Alarm Relay Output

Connections (J6) 2 - 17

Table 2-Q: BTJ2/BTJ3 Thermal Input Connections (J9-J12) 2 - 18

Table 2-R: BTJ2/BTJ3 RS-232 Connections (J13) 2 - 18

Table 2-S: BTJ2/BTJ3 Display Connections (J14) 2 - 19

Table 3-A: Alarm Identification Standard Assignments 3 - 3

Table 3-B: Office Alarm Relay and Front Panel LED

Standard Assignments 3 - 4

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Table 4-A: Configuration Parameters 4 - 8

Table 5-A: Replacement Circuit Packs and Temperature Modules 5 - 1

Table B-1: Power System B - 2

Table B-2: DC Plant B - 2

Table B-3: Alarm Thresholds B - 2

Table B-4: Rectifier Management B - 2

Table B-5: Rectifiers (xx is 01 to 24) B - 3

Table B-6: Battery Reserve Management B - 3

Table B-7: Battery Sections B - 3

Table B-8: Controller Battery Temperature Channels B - 3

Table B-9: Converter Plant B - 4

Table B-10: Boost Management B - 4

Table B-11: Battery/Load Contactor B - 4

Table B-12: Slope Thermal Compensation B - 5

Table B-13: Call-Out B - 5

Table B-14: Serial Ports B - 5

Table B-15: Alarm Messages B - 6

Table B-16: Error Messages B - 8

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1 Introduction

General Information

This product manual describes the Lineage Power GCM2 and GCM3 versions of the Galaxy Vector Controller. These controllers are an integral part of various Lineage Power GPS (Galaxy Power System) and OPS (Outdoor Power System) series power plants. They provide control and alarm monitoring functions over a digital serial interface that interconnects plant rectifiers and converters. Control includes the setting of converter output voltage, rectifier output voltage, current limit, high voltage shutdown, rectifier restart, sequencing and boost mode. This serial digital communication interface helps automate the installation and setup process. For example, the need to use potentiometers to separately set individual rectifier and converter output voltage levels is eliminated. Versions of the Vector Controller are available for both +24Vdc (GCM2) and 48Vdc (GCM3) plants, including the 24V Flexent Wireless™ indoor and outdoor systems and H569-453 (+24V) / H569-454 (-48V) OPS systems.

The following Lineage Power rectifiers can interface with the Galaxy Vector Controller:

Model Vdc Current

570A -48V 100A 595A, 595B, 595C -48V 200A 596A / 596D -48V 50A / 100A 596B +24V 100A / 125A 596F (Flexent) +24V 100A NP -48 24-50A

Note: The Galaxy to Rectifier protocol supports many different features and variables. Not all rectifiers support the complete feature set.

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In addition to rectifier and converter control, the Vector Controller provides:

• Visual alarm and plant status on the user front panel display assembly

• Form C or transfer type contacts for the various alarm conditions for external use

• Modem or network interface

• Low voltage battery disconnect

This manual describes the basic features, operation, installation and configuration, acceptance testing, troubleshooting, and repair of the Galaxy Vector Controller.

Customer Service Contacts

Customer Service, Technical Support, Product Repair and Return, and Warranty Service

For customers in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, call 1-800-THE-1PWR (1-800-843-1797). This number is staffed from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Time (zone 6), Monday through Friday, on normal business days. At other times this number is still available, but for emergencies only. Services provided through this contact include initiating the spare parts procurement process, ordering documents, product warranty administration, and providing other product and service information.

For other customers worldwide the 800 number may be accessed after first dialing the AT&T Direct country code for the country where the call is originating, or you may contact your local field support center or your sales representative to discuss your specific needs.

Customer Training Lineage Power offers customer training on many Power Systems

products. For information call 1-972-284-2163. This number is answered from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Central Time Zone (Zone 6), Monday through Friday.

Downloads and Software

To download the latest product information, product software and software upgrades, visit our web site at http://www.lineagepower.com

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2 Product Description

Overview The Galaxy Vector Controller is mounted on the inside front

door of a GPS plant with the user interface panel accessible from the front of the door. See Figure 2-1. In the Flexent Outdoor system, the controller is installed behind a swing-out control/ display panel. See Figure 2-2. Basic controller specifications are summarized in Table 2-A.

Table 2-A: Galaxy Vector Controller Specifications

GCM2 GCM3

Input voltage range 19 - 30V 36 - 60V

Maximum input power 4.5W

Form C Alarm contact ratings 60V at 0.3A Plant voltage measurement accuracy

(±.05% of full scale + 1 count)

Plant voltage measurement resolution .01V

Plant current measurement accuracy ±1% of full scale

Plant current measurement resolution 1A

Thermistor temperature measurement accuracy

Operating temperature range -40°C to +85°C

±30mV ±40mV

• ±3°C for battery temperatures from -5°C to +55°C

• ±5°C for battery temperatures from -10°C to -5°C

• ±5°C for battery temperatures from +55°C to +85°C+

Batteryless Operation The Vector Controller is suitable for use in power plants with or

without batteries. In batteryless plants, the loss of ac power causes an immediate loss of dc power to the controller and the activation of all office alarm relays. When ac power is restored, plant rectifiers will return to their last specified voltage set point, and the controller will automatically return to its last configuration.

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GCM

BLJ3

LCD Display Assembly

Inside of Cabinet Door

Figure 2-1: Galaxy Vector Controller in a Typical GPS Plant

BTJ2 Board

Controller Display (shown in open position)

Vector Controller

Figure 2-2: Galaxy Vector Controller in a Flexent Outdoor Plant

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GCM2 or GCM3 Control Board

Figure 2-3 shows the Galaxy Vector Controller board. This board consists of an embedded microcontroller, A/D converters, timers, memory, and input/output alarm and control circuitry with connections to the terminal connection boards. There are two versions of the control board: GCM2 for +24V systems, and GCM3 for -48V systems. IC27 is the memory IC that contains the firmware which determines the controller operation, and the preset voltage and temperature thresholds for plant operation. Software is updated by replacing IC27. A simpler upgrade method is to replace the controller board. This avoids directly handling, and possibly causing damage to the memory IC. There are no hardware user-configurable items on the GCM boards.

IC27 - Peripheral Support and Memory IC

IC1 - Microcontroller

User Interface Control Panel

J1 J3

OUT-

OUT+

Figure 2-3: Galaxy Vector Controller GCM2 or GCM3

Figure 2-4 shows a view of the 848597563 user interface control panel. This assembly interfaces with the BLJ3 or BTJ2/BTJ3 connection boards via a 26 pin ribbon attached to P2. The 848597563 provides a comprehensive user interface to the controller. It is used to view plant voltage and load, configure thresholds and other system parameters, view active alarms and to initiate system operations. This interface consists of a 4 line x 20 alphanumeric character LCD, a nine key keypad, and three status LEDs. A standard DB9 connector is available for local terminal access, or remote access using an optional BSM3 modem board. The modem board also provides isolation to the local terminal connection. Note: If the BSM3 is not connected

J1 and J3 - Connect to BLJ3 or BTJ2 Boards

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then the local port is referenced to the battery side of the power system. Some teminal connections are referenced to true ground. For these cases, a commercially available external port isolation device is required. The BSM4 may also be purchased to internally perform this isolation.

Galaxy Vector Controller

Figure 2-4: 848597563 Control Panel

Four softkeys are located directly to the left of the display. The labels and functions of these buttons change dynamically as you make selections and perform system operations. Softkey labels appear in the display window and are preceded by a "←".

+27.74V 820A FLOAT-COMPENSATED CUTOFF View Alarms (5)

AUDIBLE ALRM

Four navigation keys (up, down, left, and right arrow keys) are located to the right of the display. These keys are used to navigate through the controller menus.

The home key, located directly to the left of the four softkeys, brings you:

• to the main menu from the default screen or any sub-menu

• to the default screen from the main menu

Table 2-B lists the user interface control panel keys and functions.

Table 2-B: 848597563 Control Panel Keys and Functions

Key Function

Softkeys

Left and Right

Arrow Keys

Up and Down

Arrow Keys

Home Key Return to top level of menu structure or default screen

Move through the various features and menu structure of the controller

Move through digits in edit screens

Scroll or select a configuration option or value in an edit screen

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Three alarm status LEDs give a visual indication of system status. The Major and Minor alarm LEDs indicate when alarms are present, and then the actual alarm descriptions can be displayed on the LCD by pressing the Alarms softkey. LED indications are described in Table 2-C.

Table 2-C: Control Panel LEDs and Functions

LED Indication

MAJOR (red)

MINOR (amber)

OK (green)

A Major alarm is active. If the MAJOR LED is lit, MINOR and OK LEDs will not be lit.

A Minor alarm is active. If the MINOR LED is lit, there are no Major alarms active and the MAJOR and OK LEDs will not be lit.

No alarms are active. If the OK LED is lit, MAJOR and MINOR LEDs will not be lit.

The default screen displays system voltage and current, system mode (FLOAT or BOOST and other system conditions), and any active alarms. The display will return to the default screen from any menu whenever there has been no user initiated activity for three minutes.

All power system attributes are characterized into three main categories by the Vector Controller:

•Status

• Operations

• Configuration

as shown in Figure 2-5. Under Configuration are all of the system parameters that can be edited.

Configuration edit screens have values and settings that can be customized. There are two types of edit screens, numeric and scroll lists. Numeric edit screens are those on which you modify numbers by changing the individual digits in the number. An example is the Float Set Point screen. Scroll list edit screens are modified by pressing the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll through a list of possible settings. These lists may include numeric values or text. Selecting a Shunt Type is an example of a scroll list edit.

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Main Menu

View Status

Galaxy Vector Controller GCM2, GCM3

Battery Test Results

Batteries

Converters

Rectifier Current

Current

Temperature Probes

TYPE

VOLTAGE

CURRENT

Float Voltage Alrms

HIGH MAJOR

HIGH MINOR

BD MAJOR

LOW MAJOR

Control/

Operations

Configuration

Alarm Thresholds

Enable/Disable

Info

SOFTWARE VER

Float Voltages

Rectifiers

Shunts

Batteries

Contactors

Converters

Boost

Communication

Ports

Calibrate to Meter

Boost Voltage Alrms

BATT TEMP MJ

Start/Stop

Battery Test

Start

Lamp Test

Update Serial Link

Start/Stop Boost

Set Point

Voltage Alarms

Current Limit

No. On Engine

Type

Shunt 1 Rated

Shunt 2 Rated

Type

Batt Test Enable

Batt Temp

Management

Limit Recharge

Contactor 1

Contactor 2

Set Point

Shutdown At

Shutdown Enable

Restart At

HIGH MAJOR

HIGH MINOR

BATTERY TEST

BOOST FEATURE

AUTO BOOST

CONV SHUTDOWN

TEMP COMP

LOW TEMP COMP

RECHARGE LIMIT

High Major

High Minor

BD Major

Low Major

Temp Alarm

Temp Compensation

Limit Enable

Limit At

Boost Enable

Set Point

Boost Voltage Alrms

Auto Boost

Manual Dur

Boost Current Lmt

Local Port

Modem Port

System Voltage

Converter Voltage

Temp Comp Enable

High Temp Comp

Nominal Temp

Low Temp Comp

High Major

High Minor

Auto Boost Enable

Auto Duration

Baud Rate

Handshake

Baud Rate

Handshake

Rings to Answer

Figure 2-5: Galaxy Vector Controller Display Menu Flow

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BLJ3 Terminal Connection Board

Fuses

Power In/Out

Shunts 1 and 2

Unused

Alarm Outputs

Thermal Inputs

Figure 2-6 shows the BLJ3 Terminal Connection Board. Not all BLJ3 terminals are used by the Vector Controller. The following pages describe the required connections.

Contactors

Vector Controller

Vector Controller Board

Board Not Shown

(GCM2, GCM3)

System Configuration

DIP Switches

Plant Voltage

Regulation Input

Alarm Inputs

Unused

Bay

Alarm Out

Unused

To Rectifiers

Unused

To Modem/

Gateway/

Local Terminal

26 Conductor

Ribbon Cable

Front Panel

Control/Display

1S12345678

S1.1: Front Panel Configuration

- Enabled (shown)

- Disabled

S1.2: Software Mode

- Standard (shown)

- Flexent Default Configuration Parameters

1,2

S1.3: Option Card Availability

- Modem

- Galaxy Gateway Card (Internet)

1. Setting both SW1.2 and SW1.5 to "1" will result in activating the HV alarm cont act.

2. SW1.2 setting will only be read by the software when the GCM is powered up.

3. HV alarm contacts used for 2ACF alarm instead of HV alarm.

S1.4: Rectifier Class

01- Standard GPS Rectifiers

- NP Rectifiers

S1.5: Alarm Contact Select

- Standard HV, High Voltage

- VLV, Very Low Voltage

S1.6: - Set to 0

S1.7: Power Battery Test

- Disabled (shown)

- Active

S1.8: - Set to 0

Figure 2-6: Galaxy Vector Controller BLJ3 Terminal Connection Board

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SH3+, SH3-, SH4+, SH4-, V2+, V2-, V3+, V3-, V4+, V4-, B1, B2, M1, M2: These input terminals are not used by the Vector

controller.

Alarm input (IN1 - IN12): Basic office and contactor state alarm inputs. Individual pin descriptions are shown in Table 2-D.

Table 2-D: BLJ3 Alarm Input Terminals

Terminal Name

IN1 FAJ Closure to Batt Fuse major alarm input

IN2 FAN Not used

IN3 OS Not used

IN4 MAINT Open to Batt Maintenance (open connector)

IN5 AMJ Closure to Batt Auxiliary major alarm input

IN6 AMN Not used

IN7 LVD1C Not used

IN8 LVD2C Not used

IN9 LVD3C Not used

IN10 LV D1 O Closure to Batt

IN11 LVD 2O Closure to Batt

IN12 LV D3 O Not used

Alarm

Asserted

Description

Low voltage disconnect contactor 1 open status input

Low voltage disconnect contactor 2 open status input

J1, J2, J3: LVD1, LVD2, and LVD3 contactor configuration jumpers used to detect the presence of contactors. Table 2-E shows configuration information.

Table 2-E: LVD Contactor Configuration Jumpers

Jumper Across Pins 1 and 2 Across Pins 2 and 3

J1 LVD1 present LVD1 not present

J2 LVD2 present LVD2 not present

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LVD3 present

(not available)

LVD3 not present

(default for GCM)

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LVD1, LVD2, LVD3: Form C relay contact outputs for LVD contactor control. These terminals are connected to BJN contactor drive boards. LVD1 and LVD2 contacts are rated for 2 amps. LVD3 is not available in GCM controller applications. Table 2-F shows relay state information.

Table 2-F: LVD Drive Terminals

Terminal

Contactor Relay O C R

LV D1 K1

Normally open contact

LV D3 K3

Normally closed contact

Return (common)LV D2 K2

Office alarm relay outputs: All alarm output relays are isolated Form C or transfer type contacts, consisting of normally open (NO) and normally closed (NC) contacts, with a common return (RTN) contact. The de-energized state of these relays is the alarm state. An alarm condition results in a closure of the normally closed contact to the return contact, and an open between the normally open and return contacts. Individual relay pin descriptions are shown in Table 2-G.

Table 2-G: BLJ3 Office Alarm Relay Output Terminals

Terminal

Alarm Relay Alarm Description C O R

PMN K4 Power Minor

MJF K5 Major Fuse

BD K6 Battery on Discharge

ACF K7 Single AC Fail

High Voltage /

HV/2ACF/VLV* K8

PMJ K9 Power Major

* Relay assignment is determined by the settings of S1.2 and S1.5:

HV alarm S1.2-0, S1.5=0 2ACF alarm S1.2=1, S1.5=0 VLV alarm S1.2=0, S1.5=1 Setting both switches to 1 results in activating HV. The S1.2 setting is only read during GCM power up.

Multiple AC Fail / Very Low Voltage

Normally open contacts.

Closed to R when alarm condition exists.

Normally closed contacts.

Open to R when alarm condition exists.

Return (common)

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BAT: Connection to the battery discharge bus for controller power, and fused through F2 (1 1/3A). It is +24V for the GCM2, and -48V for the GCM3.

ABS: Auxiliary Battery Supply: connection to the battery discharge bus for user application (four terminals available), and fused through F1 (2A).

DG: Connection to battery return (discharge ground) bus. DG (five terminals available) provides the return for BAT (controller power), and ABS user applications if required.

Battery shunt inputs: The GCM recognizes two of the four available shunt inputs on the BLJ board. Shunt inputs are 50mv full scale. The BLJ3 requires 100K 1% resistors in series

with the shunt. See Table 2-H.

Table 2-H: Battery Shunt Inputs

Terminal Signal Name Description

SH1+ Shunt1+

SH1– Shunt1–

SH2+ Shunt2+

SH2– Shunt2–

Note: When no shunt is available to connect to Shunt 2 inputs, the Shunt 2 inputs must be jumpered together. When both shunts are used, they must both be configured as “Load” or “Battery” shunts. They cannot be mixed.

The more positive lead of a battery shunt during discharge

The more negative lead of a battery shunt during discharge

The more positive lead of a battery shunt during discharge (See note)

The more negative lead of a battery shunt during discharge (See note)

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Voltage Sense Inputs: The GCM recognizes one of the four voltage sense inputs on the BLJ board. Sense inputs are 50mv full scale. Each of these leads should be fused at the source. See Table 2-I.

Table 2-I: Plant Voltage Sense Inputs

Terminal Signal Name Description

V1+ Vsense+

V1- Vsense–

Positive remote voltage regulation sense point for GCM.

Negative remote voltage regulation sense point for GCM.

J12: This jumper is factory set, and determines the controller ground (CG) reference. The controller ground reference is set according to the location of the plant shunts being monitored. If the shunts are located in the Battery side of the DC bus then J12 should be set to position 1-2. If the shunts are located in the Discharge Ground (DG) side of the DC bus then J12 should be set to position 2-3. For +24V and -48V GPS, J12 should be set to position 1-2.

Table 2-J: J12 Jumper

Jumper +24V System -48V System

J12 Across pins 1 and 2

Thermal probe connections: Four thermistor or 210E module inputs. Each thermistor is connected to the RTH#+ and RTN#, where # = 1 through 4. A strap is required across RTH#+ and EN#+ for each thermistor input used. The strap is not required when using 210E modules. For the indoor system, the thermal probe and cable are factory installed.

RTH ALM, RTH ALMR: Thermistor alarm input and return from 210E module. See Section 4 for 210E module connections.

CG: Controller Ground is the GCM reference ground, and should be connected to the bus on which shunt(s) are mounted. This pin should be used to reference the 210E ground to the Vector Controller ground.

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TPT1, TPT2: Thermistor protected test points for access to system voltage.

LAMP, LAMPR: The LAMP terminal is used to send battery voltage to the bay lamp. LAMPR is the LAMP return, and is connected to DG.

P2: 26 pin connector to the user interface control panel (848597563).

P1, P3: Two 96 pin connectors on which the GCM board mounts.

J7: A RJ45 connector for the serial rectifier interface.

J4: For the Vector Controller function, these jumpers must be

used to short each C and R pin on the J4 and J11.

P4: RS-232 serial communication port used with the optional BSM3 modem board or the EBW1 Gateway board (see Appendix A).

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Control Signal Inputs

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Table 2-K: BLJ3 Control Signal Inputs

BLJ3 Power Connections

(+) PWR Controller BAT F2 Charge Bus (Rectifier bus)

(-) PWR Controller DG Discharge Return Bus

LVD power #1 See note 1 NA Charge Bus (Rectifier bus)

LVD power #2 See note 1 NA Battery Bus

Aux. Bat. Source

Note 1: LVD control power, from the power buses for the indoor system, is connected to the BJNx LVD controller board Note 2: BLJ3 user available fused (F1) power terminations are labeled ABS. DG terminations are also provided for user termination on the BLJ3. These terminations are labeled DG.

Description

Control Signal

Name

RO Reserve Operation closure to BAT

PBT Power Battery Test closure to BAT

Description Indoor Input Connection

Power connections from the system to the BLJ3 (factory wired).

Table 2-L: Power Connections BLJ3

Input

Termination

ABS

See note 2

Associated

Fuse

F1 NA

Plant Termination

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BTJ2/BTJ3 Termination Board

LVD 1

J23

ALARM

OUT

Fuses

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5

J21

Figure 2-7 shows the BTJ2 (+24V) or BTJ3 (-48V) termination board used as the terminal and controller interface for Vector outdoor power systems. S1 is the system configuration DIP switch.

J2 J27

AMJ (BATT FUSE)

LVD 2

Vector Controller Board

(GCM2, GCM3)

LVD Forced Closed LED

FAJ

(DIST)

TEMPERATURE PROBES

#2 #3 #4

RS232

CONNECTION

J13

DISPLAY J14

PWR

S1.1: Front Panel Configuration

- Enabled (shown)

- Disabled

S1.2: Software Mode

- Standard (shown)

- Flexent Default Configuration Parameters

S1.3: Option Card Availability

- Modem

- Galaxy Gateway Card (Internet)

S1.4: Rectifier Class

01- Standard GPS Rectifiers

- NP Rectifiers

1. Setting both SW1.2 and SW1.5 to "1" will result in activating the HV alarm cont act.

2. SW1.2 setting will only be read by the software when the GCM is powered up.

3. HV alarm contacts used for 2ACF alarm instead of HV alarm.

J4 J28 J9 J10 J11 J12

1S12345678

1,2

1 0

S1.5: Alarm Contact Select

- Standard HV, High Voltage

- VLV, Very Low Voltage

S1.6: - Set to 0

S1.7: - Set to 0

S1.8: Low Voltage Disconnect

- Controller Controlled (shown)

- Manual Force Closed

Figure 2-7: Vector Controller BTJ2/BTJ3 Terminal Connection Board

(Used in Outdoor Systems)

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BTJ2/BTJ3 Fuses and Connectors

All fuses are 5A.

• F1 – GCM Controller power

• F2 – Regulation battery fuse (Vsense)

• F3 – LVD power from Charge Bus (Rectifier)

• F4 – LVD power from Battery Bus

• F5 – Spare

Power connections: Power and sense connections from the system to the BTJ2/BTJ3 are shown in Table 2-M.

Table 2-M: BTJ2/BTJ3 Power Connections (J21)

Number

1 Shunt 1 (Chg)

2 NC

3 NC

4 Shunt 2 (Chg) Reserved for future use

5 NC

6 NC

8 Shunt 1 (Disch)

9 DG Controller power input ground

10 Vsense (Grd) Connection to DG bus, remote sense

11 Shunt 2 (Disch) Reserved for future use

14 Vsense (Chg) Connection to the charge bus, remote voltage sense

Signal Name Description

Connection to battery shunt terminal nearest charge bus (rectifier bus)

Controller

Power

LVD Battery

Bus

LVD Charge

Bus

Controller power input connection to the charge bus (rectifier bus)

Connection to the battery shunt terminal nearest the batteries

Battery bus power for LVD circuitry on the BTJ2/ BTJ3

Charge bus power for LVD circuitry on the BTJ2/ BTJ3

J2: RJ45 connector for rectifier communication. Pins 1 and 2 are the communication pair. Pin 3 is isolated ground. Pin 4 is chassis ground. All rectifiers are connected to this connector in a daisy chain fashion.

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J23: LVD1 control.

Table 2-N: BTJ2/BTJ3 LVD1 Control Connections (J23)

Number

1 LV D _N O Form-C output (see Note)

2 LVD_C Form-C output (see Note)

3 LVD_NC Form-C output (see Note)

4 Coil Controlled bus voltage to contactor coil

5 Maint RTN Current limited bus voltage for Maint alarm

6 Maint IN Maintenance alarm input

7 LVD1 RTN

8 LVD 1 S t ate Low voltage disconnect signal

Note: These outputs can be used to drive an external contactor board if

Signal Name Description

Current limited bus voltage for LVD1 state (LVD open alarm)

J15-17 are jumpered in the 2-3 position.

J4: LVD2 control.

Table 2-O: BTJ2/BTJ3 LVD2 Control Connections (J4)

Pin Number Signal Name

1 LVD2_NC

2 LVD2_C

3 LVD2_NO

4 NC

5 LV D2 _S TATE

6 NC

7 NC

8 NC

9 NC

10 NC

J5: Not used.

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J6: Office alarm outputs.

Table 2-P: BTJ2/BTJ3 Office Alarm Relay Output Connections

(J6)

Alarm

PMJ

PMN

MJF

HV/2ACF/VLV

ACF

R O/S IN Rectifier On Standby Signal J6-28

PBT IN Plant Battery Test Signal J6-29

PBT/OS RT N Plant Battery Test / Rect On Standby Rtn J6-30

Note 1: NO (normally open) contacts are open when an alarm state exists.

NC (normally closed) contacts are open when an alarm state exists.

Note 2: Relay assignment is determined by the setting of S1.2 and S1.5:

HV alarm S1.2-0, S1.5=0 2ACF alarm S1.2=1, S1.5=0 VLV alarm S1.2=0, S1.5=1 Setting both switches to 1 results in activating HV. The S1.2 setting is only read during GCM power up.

Signal

(Note 1)

NO Power Major Normally open J6-1

RTN Power Major Return J6-2

NC Power Major Normally closed J6-3

NO Power Minor Normally open J6-4

RTN Power Minor Return J6-5

NC Power Minor Normally closed J6-6

NO Battery on Discharge Normally open J6-7

RTN Battery on Discharge Return J6-8

NC Battery on Discharge Normally closed J6-9

NO Major Fuse Normally open J6-10

RTN Major Fuse Return J6-11

NC Major Fuse Normally closed J6-12

NO Multiple AC Fail Normally open J6-14

RTN Multiple AC Fail Return J6-15

NC Multiple AC Fail Normally closed J6-16

NO Single AC Fail Normally open J6-22

RTN Single AC Fail Return J6-23

NC Single AC Fail Normally closed J6-24

Description

Number

J27: AMJ (Auxiliary major battery fuse) requires a closure

between pins 1 and 2 to activate alarm.

J28: FAJ (Distribution fuse alarm major) requires bus voltage at pin 1 to activate alarm. Pin 1 connects to J2 pin 1 of the alarm board, which provides this alarm signal. The input to the alarm

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board is from the load circuit breakers. Pin 3 provides DG connection to the alarm board. This DG connection provides DG for alarm board LED operation. Pin 2 is a current limited (50-ma) battery bus supply for possible future use.

J9-J12: Thermal inputs.

Table 2-Q: BTJ2/BTJ3 Thermal Input Connections

(J9-J12)

Number

1 RTH ALM

2 NC

3 NC

4 RTH +

5 RTH RTN

6 RTH EN

Description

J13: RS-232 connection.

Table 2-R: BTJ2/BTJ3 RS-232 Connections (J13)

Number

1 TXD

2 RTS

3 DTR

4 RXD

5 CTS

6 DSR

7 DCD

8 NC

9 MODEM GRN

10 MODEM YEL

11 DGND 100 ohm terminated

12 MODEM PRESENT

13 +5 Volts

14 DGND

Description

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J14: Local user interface and display connector.

Table 2-S: BTJ2/BTJ3 Display Connections (J14)

Number

1 +5 Volts

2 Display connected

3 DGND

4 Key Mon AE

5 Key Mon BE

6 Key Mon CE

7 Key Mon DE

8 Key Mon EE

9 KEYPRESS

10 DGND

11 NC

12 NC

13 MOSI

14 SCLK

15 DGND

16 LED SELECT

17 OUT ENABLE

18 DGND

19 PMJ LED

20 DGND

21 CNRL LED

22 DGND

23 NC

24 NC

25 Plant Voltage +

26 Plant Voltage -

Description

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3 Operation

Office Alarm Contacts

Alarm Descriptions

The basic Galaxy VC issues PMJ, PMN, MJF, BD, ACF and HV/2ACF/VLV office alarms off the BLJ3 and BTJ2/BTJ3 boards. Refer to Table 2-G and 2-N, respectively, for a description of their output terminals. Refer to Table 3-A for a listing of the various available alarms. Refer to Table 3-B for a listing of alarm relays and their associated front panel LEDs.

To see active alarms, press the Active Alarm softkey, then use the ∧ or ∨ keys to page through alarms. See Tables 3-A and 3-B. The alarms are listed in order of severity. Some abbreviations are required to fit the LCD screen.

Very Low Voltage Alarms and Battery on Discharge When rectifier output is insufficient to maintain the load current at the set voltage (typically because of an ac power failure), the plant bus voltage drops. When this voltage drops below the battery voltage, the batteries start providing current to the load. Any time that the plant voltage is below the threshold selected for BD, the Battery on Discharge alarm activates. If the plant voltage continues to drop, a second, lower threshold can be reached, activating a Very Low Voltage alarm. Default values for these thresholds are set at the factory. These thresholds can be changed by the operator in the configuration menu as described in the Installation and Configuration section of this manual (Section 4). S1.5 set to “1” will allow the relay dedicated for HV/ACF/VLV, K8, to be asserted for the VLV condition.

Note that a BD alarm does not necessarily mean that the batteries are discharging, only that the present voltage is lower than the set point for this alarm. This alarm may be activated by an incorrectly set BD threshold or plant voltage set point.

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Following the restoration of ac power after a battery discharge of significant depth, this alarm remains active for some time during the recharge period, until the batteries have recharged to a level which allows the plant voltage to rise above the BD threshold.

BD threshold default is set at 25.54V standard (Flexent 25.0V) in 24V systems and 51.1V in 48V systems with slope thermal compensation disabled. In systems with slope thermal compensation, the BD threshold should be 0.5V below the slope upper temperature voltage for 24V systems, and 1.0V below the slope upper temperature voltage for 48V systems. The slope upper temperature equals:

Float Set Point - (number of cells) · E · (F-D)

See Figure 3-1 for system settings E, F, and D

These levels generally avoid nuisance alarms from transient conditions yet provide alarm indications early in a true BD event, so that sufficient time is provided for maintenance personnel to respond before battery reserve is exhausted. VLV should be activated towards the end of the battery reserve voltage to indicate a critical service condition.

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Table 3-A: Alarm Identification Standard Assignments

Description

No active alarms present Norm Green None

Very low voltage Major Red None

Battery on discharge Major Red BD

High float voltage Minor Yellow None

Very high voltage Major Red HV

Voltage sense fuse alarm Major Red None

AC fail Minor Yellow ACF

Multiple AC fail Major Red ACF

Rectifier fail Minor Yellow None

Multiple rectifier fail Major Red None

Rectifier ID conflict Major Red None

Rectifier manual off alarm Minor Yellow None

Rectifier AC phase alarm Minor Yellow None

Converter fail Minor Yellow None

Multiple converter fail Major Red None

Converter ID conflict Minor Yellow None

Converter distribution alarm Major Red MJF

Converter fan fail minor Minor Yellow None

Converter fan fail major Major Red None

Fuse alarm major Major Red MJF

Auxiliary input major Major Red None

Load Share imbalance Minor Yellow None

Contactor 1 open Major Red None

Contactor 1 failed Major Red None

Contactor 2 open Major Red None

Contactor 2 failed Major Red None

High battery temperature Major Red None

Temperature probe failure Minor Yellow None

Maintenance open alarm Major Red None

Alarm

Status

BMW

LED

GVM Relay

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Table 3-B: Office Alarm Relay and Front Panel LED Standard Assignments

Asserted Condition Alarm Relays Front Panel LEDs

Very high voltage [HV] PMJE, (HV or none) MAJ (red)

High float voltage [HFV] PMNE MIN (yellow)

Battery on discharge [BD] PMJE, BD MAJ (red)

Very low voltage [VLV] PMJE, (VLV or none) MAJ (red)

Single ac fail [ACF] PMNE, ACF MIN (yellow)

Multiple ac fail [MACF] PMJE, (2ACF or none) MAJ (red)

Single rectifier fail [RFA] PMNE MIN (yellow)

Multiple rectifier fail [MRFA] PMJE MAJ (red)

Single converter fail [CFA] PMNE MIN (yellow)

Multiple converter fail [MCFA] PMJE MAJ (red)

Major fuse (Controller, FAJ input) [MJF] PMJE, MJF MAJ (red)

Low voltage battery disconnect [LVBD] PMJE MAJ (red)

Low voltage load disconnect [LVLD] PMJE MAJ (red)

LVD1 fail [LVDA] PMJE MAJ (red)

LVD2 fail [LVDA] PMJE MAJ (red)

Controller fail [CTLR] PMJE MAJ (red)

Slope thermal compensation active LCD

Defective battery temperature probe [TPA] PMNE MIN (yellow)

Voltage sense fuse alarm PMJE MAJ (red)

Rectifier manual off alarm PMNE MIN (yellow)

Rectifier phase alarm PMNE MIN (yellow)

Rectifier half power alarm PMNE MIN (yellow)

Auxiliary major alarm PMJE MAJ (red)

Battery thermal alarm PMJE MAJ (red)

Controller unpowered

Connector open PMJE, PMNE MAJ (red)

Alarm cut off LCD

Display volts LCD

Display amps LCD

PMJE, PMNE, MJF, BD,

ACF, HV

High Float Voltage Minor Alarm and Very High Voltage Major Alarm and Shutdown

Because of the importance of protecting the batteries and load from overvoltage conditions, three high voltage thresholds are provided. Two are controlled by the Vector and one backup threshold is hard-wired internally in Lineage Power rectifiers.

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The two lowest thresholds are preset at the factory but can be adjusted through the Vector control panel or remotely. The third threshold (ISHVSD) is generated by the controller by adding

1.50V to the very high voltage threshold. This value is then transmitted to the rectifier and stored. Each rectifier compares its own output voltage to this threshold value and initiates internal shutdown if the value is exceeded. “Very High Voltage” and “High Float Voltage” are set in the Vector in the Configuration mode. See Section 4, Installation, Configuration and Operation.

The Vector is equipped to detect a high voltage condition on the system bus. Such a high voltage condition may typically be caused by lightning-induced transients on the commercial ac or a rectifier failure may cause an individual rectifier to go high. To prevent a high voltage condition from damaging the connected load, the Vector also sends a signal for the rectifiers to shut down if the plant voltage goes above a second threshold.

When the system voltage increases above the threshold for “High Float Voltage,” it issues the High Float Voltage minor alarm. If the voltage continues to rise and reaches the threshold for “Very High Voltage,” that alarm is issued as a major alarm and a shutdown signal is issued simultaneously to the plant rectifiers. Any rectifier which is producing at least 10% of its rated capacity and is 10% over the average of all rectifier outputs in the plant, responds to this shutdown signal by shutting down with a RFA or ALM condition active and reports back to the Vector. A restart attempt initiated by the controller occurs 4 seconds after the controller receives the RFA signal from the rectifier. The rectifier then attempts to restart three times. During the restart sequence, the rectifier, recognizing that its output current exceeds the average rectifier current, shuts down and tries again up to three times.

For plants with the battery thermal lower temperature compensation disabled, the High Float Voltage threshold is usually set approximately 0.75V above float for a 48V plant and

0.5V above float for a 24V plant. High Voltage shutdown threshold is then usually set approximately 2.5V above float for a 48V plant and 1.0V above float for a 24V plant. In plants with battery thermal lower temperature compensation enabled, the High Float Voltage threshold is usually set approximately 0.8V above the maximum voltage due to low temperature in a 48V plant and 0.5V in a 24V plant.

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Very High Voltage shutdown is usually 0.5V above the High Float Voltage threshold for 48V plants and 0.25V above the High Float Voltage threshold in 24V plants. Like the BD and VLV thresholds, these are set in the Galaxy VC in the configuration mode as described in the Installation, Configuration and Operation section of this manual (Section 4). S1.2 set to “0” will assign the HV/2ACF/VLV alarm contact to the standard default of HV for the Very High Voltage shutdown condition.

Voltage Sense Fuse Alarms

A lack of voltage on the Vsense +/- pair to the Vector Controller as a result of a broken connection or a blown fuse while the Vector is still powered results in a Voltage Sense Fuse alarm. A voltage of 16.xx volts is displayed.

Sanity Fail in the Vector microprocessor or loss of power to the Vector result in operation of the PMJ alarm. This PMJ defaults to the alarm state if the controller is removed from the BLJ3.

AC Fail and Multiple AC Fail Alarms

If the proper ac input voltage is not available to any system rectifier which is connected to the serial rectifier bus, an AC Fail alarm (ACF) activates as a PMN. More than one ACF results in a Multiple AC Fail alarm, changing this alarm status to a PMJ. Note: S1.2 set to “1” will allow the HV/2ACF/VLV alarm contact to be assigned to the Multiple AC Fail condition. However, this will also cause the Flexent default configuration values to be used any time the GCM is rebooted at power up.

Rectifier Failure and Multiple Rectifier Failure Alarms

Various rectifier failure modes cause a rectifier failure signal to be issued to the controller, such as high voltage, temperature over threshold, fan failure, and rectifier circuit breaker/fuse open. Additionally, when rectifiers are removed or fail to communicate with the Vector, a RFA alarm is generated. This RFA alarm is cleared by updating the serial line in the Operations and Control menu (see Configuration, Section

4).The RFA signal results in a RFA and Power Minor alarm being issued by the Vector. More than one RFA at any time results in a Multiple Rectifier Failure alarm and Power Major. The Vector does not attempt restarts for RFAs caused by TA (Thermal Alarm), CB/fuse trip, or Fan Failure.

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Rectifier ID Conflict Alarm

This alarm occurs when rectifier ID numbers are duplicated or are zero. Refer to the rectifier manuals for setting and viewing the rectifier ID numbers.

Rectifier Manual Off Alarm

Whenever the rectifier is manually turned to standby, this alarm occurs. A switch on the front panel for each rectifier allows the user to manually turn the rectifier on or standby. When the switch is in standby position, the alarm is active.

Rectifier Phase Alarm

This alarm is for multiphase rectifier. When AC is lost in one or more phase but not all phases, this alarm occurs.

Converter Failure and Multiple Converter Failure Alarm

Converter failure alarms are generated for various reasons. These include failure in the converter, the converter is removed, the converter interface board is removed, or communication is lost with the converter interface board. The removed CFA is cleared by updating the serial line in the Operations and Control menu (see Configuration, Section 4).

Converter ID Alarm

This alarm occurs when converter ID numbers are other than 1 through 8, or are duplicated. Refer to the converter section of the plant manual for setting and viewing ID numbers.

Converter Distribution Alarm

Any fuse or breaker open at the converter output side (-48v distribution) causes this alarm.

Converter Fan Fail Minor and Converter Fan Fail Major

The converter carrier 597B has two fans. If one fan in a carrier fails, the controller reports a Converter Fan Minor alarm. If both fans fail, the controller reports a Converter Fan Major alarm.

Major and Minor Fuse and Auxiliary Alarms

To create these alarms, the respective alarm inputs must be connected to Bat or battery voltage or, in the case of J27 on the BTJ2/BTJ3 board, a connection between two terminals must be made. This battery voltage typically has a series 1K ohm resistor between Bat and the alarm input.

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The operation of an output distribution fuse or circuit breaker places battery voltage onto the FAJ input of the BLJ3 or BTJ2/BTJ3 board, activating the Major Fuse alarm.

Auxiliary Major on the BLJ3 board can be user-assigned for any supplemental alarm monitoring for which a battery voltage signal (through 1K ohms) can be obtained, which is asserted by a signal to the AMJ terminal on the BLJ3 board. Auxiliary Major on the BTJ2/BTJ3 board is usually reserved for an open battery fuse alarm or for a major alarm generated by the environmental controller for the cabinet, and is generated by a closure between the two pins of J27 of the BTJ2/BTJ3.

Auxiliary Minor is only available on the BLJ3 board and can be user-assigned for any supplemental alarm monitoring for which a battery voltage signal (through 1K ohms) can be obtained, which is asserted by a signal to the AMN terminal on the BLJ3 board.

Load Share Imbalance Alarm

This alarm is generated when the current share function is enabled and the rectifiers do not share the current equally or within the current share boundaries. The controller monitors the current (I

) delivered by each of the rectifiers and determines

rect

the total current delivered by the plant as the sum of all rectifier currents. The average rectifier current (I

) is calculated by

avg

dividing the total current by the number of active rectifiers in the plant. If, for any rectifier, actual rectifier current I

from the average rectifier current I

by 10A or more for 5

avg

is different

rect

minutes, then the controller issues a Rectifier Current Imbalance Alarm. This alarm retires when the difference between the I

and I

drops below 10A.

avg

rect

Contactor 1 Open, Contactor 2 Open, Contactor 1 Failure, Contactor 2 Failure Alarm

A Contactor Open alarm is reported whenever the Vector senses that a contactor is open. This alarm is processed as a PMJ.

A Contactor Fail alarm is reported whenever the Vector senses that a contactor that should be open or closed is in the opposite state (closed or open). This alarm is also processed as a PMJ.

High Battery Temperature Alarms

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Temperature Probe Failure

See Figure 3-1. The Vector reports a High Battery Temperature Alarm when the temperature rises above the configured set point. See Section 4, “Installation, Configuration and Operation,” for information on battery thermal compensation settings. It reports a Thermal Probe Alarm when thermal compensation is enabled and a temperature probe is disconnected or returns a grossly inaccurate reading to the Thermal Compensation circuit.

Open Maintenance Alarm

Input Number 4 (MAINT) of the BLJ3 terminal connection board should be connected to battery voltage during normal operating conditions. This connection may be looped through one or more circuit packs so that if the connection path is interrupted, the Open Maintenance Alarm is activated.

System Features

Load and Battery Contactor Features and Alarms

The Vector has two distinct circuits for controlling the state of external Load and Battery Disconnect Contactors. Terminals LVD1 and LVD2 on the BLJ3 board, or J23 and J4 on the BTJ2/BTJ3 board provide the interface from the controller to separate contactor driver circuits which must be furnished as part of the plant circuitry.

Each contactor can be configured as none, load, or battery.

When configured as a battery contactor:

• The contactor is open when the plant voltage is less than the respective low voltage battery disconnect threshold.

• The contactor is closed when the plant voltage is greater than the respective low voltage battery reconnect threshold. At power up, the contactor is closed and there is an 18 second delay before the controller determines the correct state of the contactor.

When configured as a load contactor:

• The contactor is open when the plant voltage is less than the respective low voltage load disconnect threshold.

• The contactor is closed when the plant voltage is greater than the respective low voltage load reconnect threshold.

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Additionally, there must be no active ac failure and rectifier phase alarms, since the load would immediately disconnect after reconnecting. At power up, there is an 18-second delay before the load is reconnected to allow the rectifiers to walk in.

Refer to the Alarm Descriptions section for alarms associated with these two contactors (Contactor Open and Contactor Fail).

Refer to the associated plant documentation for information on connecting these Load and Battery Disconnect driver circuits to the BLJ3 terminal connection board or the BTJ2/BTJ3 connection board.

Thermal Compensation Features and Alarms

The Vector has a flexible Thermal Compensation feature which provides voltage compensation from that level established by the Plant Float Set-Point (FSP), dependent on the highest temperature monitored by thermistors located at the plant batteries. Thermal Compensation should only be enabled when the controller is used in a plant containing “sealed” or valve regulated “maintenance free” batteries. This feature requires the use of external thermistors at the plant batteries to monitor cell temperatures. Refer to the Installation section for more details on wiring and configuring this feature.

Thermal Compensation lowers plant voltage from the FSP for monitored battery temperatures which are above the ideal temperature established during configuration as the Battery Thermal Slope Nominal Temperature. Lowering the plant voltage helps to keep the batteries at their optimum state of charge while protecting them from thermal runaway. Thermal runaway is a complex sealed battery phenomenon where, for a number of reasons, one or more cells in a string are unable to dissipate the internal heat generated by their charging current and experience an increase in internal temperature. By lowering the float voltage as cell temperature increases, the float current is lowered to a point where this destructive behavior can be avoided. If a cell failure is imminent and the cell temperature continues to rise above the threshold configured for Battery Thermal Step Temperature, the plant voltage drops in a single step to a level which helps keep from overcharging and damaging the remaining cells in the string. Refer to Figure 3-1 for a graphical view of Battery Thermal Compensation and the relationship of its various set points. Figure 3-2 shows the same information for the Flexent system.

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Temperature Compensation Voltage Adjustment (volts per cell)

C(D–A)

•

E(F–D)

•

Galaxy Vector Controller GCM2, GCM3

Refer to the Alarm Descriptions section for the Battery Thermal Alarm and Temperature Probe Failure Alarm.

The Vector can also increase plant voltage above the FSP for colder environments. Again, this seeks to keep batteries in such an environment at their optimum charge state. Since this feature results in an increase in plant voltage, it is activated through a second enable switch during configuration. Again, refer to Figure 3-1 or 3-2.

A - Battery Low Temperature Voltage Increase Threshold (-5 to +20 °C)

B - Low Temperature Voltage Compensation Disabled

B - Battery Low Temperature Compensation Voltage Increase (Enable/Disable)

C - Battery Low Temperature Voltage Increase (1mV to 5mV / Cell / °C)

D - Battery Temperature At Which There Is No Voltage Compansation (15 to 30 °C)

E - High Battery Temperature Decrease Voltage Rate (1mV to 5mV / Cell / °C)

F - High Battery Temperature Voltage Decrease Upper Threshold Limit (30 to 55 °C)

G -High Battery Temperature Alarm Threshold (30 to 85 °C)

H - High Battery Temperature Step Down At (45 to 85 °C)

–0.17

Default Settings

Cell Temperature ( C)

55 65 7545255

1. The Battery High Temperature Alarm occurs when the temperature rises above the High Battery Temperature Alarm Threshold ( ) set point. It retires when the temperature decreases to 10 °C below

this set point set point (45 °C default).

2. Plant voltage decreases 0.17 volts per cell when the temperature increases above the High Temperature Voltage Step Down At ( ) set point. It is increased 0.17 volts per cell when the temperature decreases to

10 °C below this set point, as indicated by the dashed line (65 °C default).

Figure 3-1: Battery Thermal Compensation Set Points (Standard)

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Temperature Compensation Voltage Adjustment (volts per cell)

C(D–A)

•

E(F–D)

•

Galaxy Vector Controller GCM2, GCM3

A - Battery Low Temperature Voltage Increase Threshold (-5 to +20 °C)

B - Battery Low Temperature Compensation Voltage Increase (Enable/Disable)

C - Battery Low Temperature Voltage Increase (1mV to 5mV / Cell / °C)

D - Battery Temperature At Which There Is No Voltage Compansation (15 to 30 °C)

B - Low Temperature Voltage Compensation Disabled

E - High Battery Temperature Decrease Voltage Rate (1mV to 5mV / Cell / °C)

F - High Battery Temperature Voltage Decrease Upper Threshold Limit (30 to 55 °C)

G -High Battery Temperature Alarm Threshold (30 to 85 °C)

H - High Battery Temperature Step Down At (45 to 85 °C)

–0.17

Default Settings

Cell Temperature (°C)

1. The Battery High Temperature Alarm occurs when the temperature rises above the High Battery Temperature Alarm Threshold ( ) set point. It retires when the temperature decreases to 10 °C below this set point set point (65 °C default).

65 755325–5

Figure 3-2: Battery Thermal Compensation Set Points (Flexent)

Note: Any time that Battery Thermal Compensation is actively changing the plant voltage above or below that set by the FSP parameter during configuration, the LCD indicates the mode by displaying the message “Float - Compensated”. This is not an alarm condition, only an indication to the user that plant voltage is different than that set by the FSP parameter.

Rectifier Sequencing

Rectifier Sequencing is a feature which allows the Vector to bring the plant rectifiers back on line one at a time following an ac power interruption. This serves to minimize their impact on

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the ac service, especially useful in avoiding loading down an emergency generator with an inrush surge.

The Reserve Operation (RO) engine signal (closure, available only on the BLJ3 board) notifies the Vector that a backup engine is supplying stable ac power to the rectifiers. A certain number of rectifiers are then started in sequence. The number of rectifiers which should be on when the engine is in use is configurable. Refer to Section 4 for details. The number of ON rectifiers is usually determined by the capacity of the engine.

When a rectifier reports an ACF to the Vector, it places that rectifier into standby. As rectifiers report good ac, they are turned on at 1 second intervals. When the controller senses the RO signal, it pauses 10 seconds and starts the configured number of rectifiers at 1 second intervals.

While RO is active, the Vector maintains the configured number of rectifiers on. When RO retires, the Vector turns the remaining rectifiers on at 1 second interval.

Shunt Types and Sizes

The Vector provides three separate methods and up to two separate shunt signals for use in determining the plant current to display. The access connections to the 2 shunt signals are on the BLJ3 board SH1+/- and SH2+/- as shown in Figure 2-6, or on the BTJ2/BTJ3 J21 plug as shown in Table 2-M. These signals shall be a maximum of 50 mV signals that can represent a range of 0-9999 amps. Refer to the configuration section of this manual for additional details.

Float Mode Controls and Thresholds

Float mode is the default mode of operation and is active if the Boost mode is not active. Plant voltage, while in Float mode, is determined by the configuration parameter System Float Set Point (FSP), and may be adjusted by the Battery Thermal Compensation feature, if it is enabled. There is no individual adjustment of plant rectifiers in this digital serial bus interface arrangement. Load share among plant rectifiers is automatic in all system modes and takes effect within several seconds of a new rectifier being added to the bus and turned on.

The FSP chosen should correspond to the battery type used and the battery manufacturer’s recommendations. For example, Lineage Power KS20472 Round Cell (flooded) battery floats at

2.17 volts per cell (VPC). A 12 cell, 24V plant would therefore

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have a FSP of 2.17 x 12 = 26.04V. The Lineage Power KS23619 Enhanced VR (Valve regulated) battery floats at 2.27 VPC, if Battery Thermal Compensation is enabled or 2.25 VPC if used without Battery Thermal Compensation. A 12 cell, 24V plant using this battery would have a desired FSP of 2.27 x 12 =

27.24V with or 2.25 x 12 = 27.00V without Battery Thermal compensation.

Rectifier Current Limit in Float mode (FCL) is an adjustable configuration parameter from 30% to 110% of rectifier capacity. This parameter can be important in limiting the recharge current available following a deep discharge in a plant using a “sealed” or valve-regulated battery type to a level which is safe for that battery and not cause unnecessary internal pressure buildup and venting. Typically, this maximum safe recharge rate for “sealed” or valve-regulated battery types in the industry is in the range of 1/10 of the 8 or 10 hour rating. Refer to your specific battery manufacturer for recommendations regarding the battery type used. The following typical example shows the use of the FCL feature to maintain the maximum recharge rate decided upon.

Consider a plant with three strings of 2VR375E Lineage Power KS23619 Enhanced VR Series batteries, four 100A rectifiers and a 200 amp typical load. When ac power returns following a significant discharge, 200 amps are available for recharging these batteries, a rate of 67A per string (200A / 3 strings). Recharge should be limited to approximately 40A per string (1/10 of 375) however, reducing the possibility of venting and life depreciation of the batteries. Calculate current limit for limiting recharge to 40A per string as follows:

CL = [Plant Load + (Max Recharge per String × # Strings) / (Rect Cap × # Rect) ] × 100

CL = [ 200 + (40 × 3) / (100 × 4)] × 100

CL = [(200 + 120) / 400] × 100

CL = (320 / 400) × 100 = 80%

Check for N + 1 redundancy with this CL value with the following statement:

Plant Load < [Rect Cap × (# Rect - 1) × CL] / 100

200 < [100 × (4 -1) × 80] / 100

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200 < [(100 × 3) × 80)] / 100

200 < (300 × 80) / 100

200 < 240

Float mode adjustments are also available for High Float Voltage Float Threshold which activates the High Float Voltage (alarm only) minor when exceeded and the High Voltage Float threshold which activates the High Voltage major alarm and rectifier shutdown. Battery on Discharge Float Threshold and Very Low Voltage Threshold are additional Float mode configuration parameters. Refer to the Alarm Descriptions section for additional information regarding these alarms.

Battery Recharge

Current limit

Battery Discharge

Tes t

The battery recharge current limit feature enables the Vector Controller to limit the recharge current flowing into a battery section during the charge cycle. This feature is available only in plants that have at least one battery shunt to monitor the battery current. It can be enabled or disabled using the front panel

display or EasyView® Interface. The recharge current flowing into the battery section can be limited to any value between 10 and 1000A.

The Vector Controller can monitor up to two shunts connected to two battery sections, each battery section can contain one or more battery strings. The controller limits the current flowing through the shunts thereby limiting the charging current into the batteries. This feature has no impact on the discharge current flowing from the battery. The controller maintains the recharge current within 10% of the set level.

The purpose of the test is to verify the battery capacity connected to the plant. The reserve time can be predicted after the test and stored in the memory for future retrieval. By discharging about 20% of the battery capacity, the controller can predict the total reserve time if 100% battery capacity is discharged at the same load condition.

This function can be enabled in the configuration process by enabling the battery test in the appropriate configuration menu. Refer to Section 4 for detail. If the function is enabled, this test can be activated by accessing the operations menus and manually pressing the Battery Test Start softkey. The battery test

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can be stopped in the same manner, by pressing the Battery Test Start softkey again during the test.

Note: The battery type should be configured before starting. The Vector assumes one type of battery per system. The battery type may be configured as either valve regulated or flooded.

During the test, rectifiers are set at a lower voltage. The set voltage is the maximum of {LVD1 threshold +ΔV, the LVD2 threshold +ΔV, or EDV}, where EDV (the end voltage) = 22V for 24V plant and 44V for 48V plant, ΔV = 0.6V for 24V plant and 1.2V for 48 plant. The plant mode is returned to float mode automatically if this set voltage is reached during the test.

The test stops automatically whether it is successful or not. Refer to the configuration process in Section 4. During the test, the default screen of the LED indicates a battery test is active. Any alarm occurring during the test aborts the test, and causes the system to return to float mode.

The last test results, battery reserve time, and load current are stored in memory. The user can retrieve them under the operations menu. Refer to the configuration process in Section 4.

Boost Mode Controls and Thresholds

Boost mode is a feature of the Vector which allows the user to temporarily raise the system voltage to a higher, predetermined level for a specified period of time. This feature may be useful in systems using a flooded battery type where the batteries are displaying symptoms of an undercharged state such as differing cell voltages or in the case of the Lineage Power KS20472 Round Cell, lead-sulfate crystals visible on the vertical positive plate columns. Boost mode may also be used to accelerate the recharge of discharged strings to their full charge condition.

Plant voltage, while in Boost mode, is determined by the configuration parameter Plant Boost Set- Point. Refer to “Plant Boost Mode Settings” in Section 4. Like Float mode, there is no individual adjustment of plant rectifiers. Load share among plant rectifiers is automatic.

Boost voltage is determined from the battery manufacturer’s recommendations, but must also be less than the maximum voltage rating of all connected loads since Boost Mode raises the entire system bus voltage. Typical boost levels and durations used might include 2.25 VPC for 96 hours, 2.27 VPC (volts per

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cell) for 72 hours, or 2.30 VPC for 48 hours. Do not exceed the maximum voltage rating of any connected load.

Boost is typically not used with “sealed” or valve regulated battery types. If it is used, it is generally completed at significantly lower levels than that of flooded battery design to avoid the build up of pressure and venting noted under the Float mode section on Float Current Limit. When Boost mode is disabled in the configuration menu, the feature cannot be initiated.

Once enabled, Boost mode is entered by accessing the operations menu and pressing the Boost softkey. The default LCD screen shows that the system is in Boost mode of operation. The present Boost duration is also displayed in hours. This Boost duration can be edited with 0 and 24 hour minimum and maximum values (0 = forever). Pressing the Step Boost mode softkey returns the system to the Float mode. If a High Voltage, High Float Voltage or RFA alarm occurs while in Boost mode, the plant returns immediately to Float mode. AC Fail and Phase Fail alarms does not affect Boost mode.

Boost mode has its own configuration parameters for Rectifier Boost Current Limit, High Float Voltage Boost Threshold, and High Voltage Boost Threshold, all of which control these respective features and alarms whenever Boost mode is active.

Auto Timed Boost

The plant goes into Boost mode automatically if the following conditions occur:

• Auto Boost is enabled

• Autoboost factor is configured from 1 to 9.

• A battery on discharge alarm occurs with AC Failure alarms, or rectifier phase alarms occur for at least four minutes.

When all rectifier phase and AC Failure alarms retire, the plant automatically goes into boost mode.

The duration of the boost period is BD and AC Failure or Phase alarm duration multiplied by the autoboost factor. The maximum boost duration is limited to 24 hours.

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If AC Failure alarms and Phase alarms are asserted while the plant is in autoboost mode, the plant re-enters float mode, retaining the remaining boost duration. If the Battery on Discharge (BD) alarm asserts while the AC Failure or phase alarm is active, the new multiplied time is be added to the boost duration. When the AC Failure and Phase alarms retire, the plant re-enters the boost mode for the remaining boost duration.

During autoboost, if the plant has a High Voltage, High Float Voltage, or RFA alarm, the plant returns to float mode and the remaining autoboost time is cancelled.

Plant

Battery/Generator

Tes t ( PB T)

Remote Access

and Monitoring

Plant Battery Test is a simple battery test feature available with the Vector controller. When the controller receives a PBT signal (either via an external input signal or, for use with the BLJ3 Terminal board only, via setting S1-7 to position 1), all the rectifier output voltages are reset to 22V/44V so that the batteries are placed on discharge. The plant voltage will drop to only 22V/44V minimum, but remain at this voltage until the PBT signal is released.

Vector does not reset the output voltage to 22V/44V, even if the PBT signal is asserted, if there are any active major alarms or if the serial communication alarm is active. If any major alarm occurs during the test, the plant recovers to float mode and sets all rectifiers back to the previous float setting.

The Vector controller offers local and remote (modem or Gateway) access capability to communicate and configure a limited set of features using personal computers. It is possible to communicate with the Vector controller by two means:

• By using any ANSI (American National Standards Institute) character-based terminal including terminal emulators into either local or modem ports or by using a PC Telnet communication session via a TCP/IP LAN connection and a Gateway card. The T1.317 command language is the human to machine interface used for this communication. Refer to Appendix-A for modem and Gateway details.

• By using Galaxy EasyView, which combines both a communications package and a user friendly Microsoft Windows interface (local or modem ports only).

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The Vector controller provides one remote access port. It may be accessed remotely or from a terminal device. The port interfaces with either the remote access interface card (BSM3) that provides modem and RS-232 access, or with the Gateway card (EBW1) for TCP/IP access. See Appendix A.

Once logged into the controller, users type in commands to access measurements, configuration and control parameters in the system. The command line interface used for incoming connections is a version of T1.317 adapted for low end controllers. Two levels of security, User and Super-user, are provided to protect incoming access and to prevent any unauthorized access.

The controller can be configured to dial out on alarm and dial out when all alarms are cleared using the internal modem. The port settings, configuration and command language used for remote access as well as the error messages is described in the Appendices A and B.

Remote Rectifier

Standby

Dial-out On

Alarm

The rectifiers can be placed in standby after accessing them through the local port or through a modem. Once the rectifier is placed in standby, it automatically recovers from this state when the plant voltage drops below the BD threshold level, when the active rectifiers cannot supply the plant demand.

This function requires the optional BSM3 modem card. See Appendix A for description. By default, the controller is configured not to dial-out at all. It can be configured to dial-out to a primary phone number or an alternate phone number, used if the controller fails connect to the primary phone number. The controller attempts to dial-out when an alarm occurs that it has not reported yet and when all alarms clear.

Phone numbers may be up to 25 characters long and may contain any of the following characters: 0123456789,( )#* or space. Configuring the phone numbers enables the controller to dialout. The phone number must be the number of a modem. After the controller connects to the remote modem it sends an alarm report. The alarm report is the same report generated by the T1.317 “ala” command with addition of the site id at the beginning of the report.

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When attempting to dial-out, the controller first attempts to dial the primary phone number. It makes up to three attempts, at 1minute intervals, to connect to the primary phone number. If unsuccessful, the controller makes up to three attempts, at 1minute intervals, to connect to the alternate phone number. If still unsuccessful, the controller waits for 15 minutes and then repeats this cycle. The controller attempts the cycle 6 times before giving up completely. If the controller successfully contacts either the primary or alternate phone number it sends the alarm report and then disconnects.

Whether or not the controller successfully connects with the primary or alternate phone number, it makes a new attempt to dial-out when a new alarm occurs or all active alarms clear.

The alarm report includes the site ID followed by all active alarms in the system or the message NO ALARMS if no alarms are active in the system.

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4 Installation and Configuration

This section covers the installation and configuration procedures specific to the Galaxy Vector controller, including its application in the Flexent system. This controller is typically factory wired and assembled in a GPS series battery plant equipped with serialized bus communication rectifiers. Follow the installation instructions of the appropriate plant, rectifier, converter and battery products to complete all external wiring related to those components of the system.

Wiring Refer to Figure 2-6 or Figure 2-7 for a summary of all

input/output connections associated with the Vector. Insure that the factory connection (ribbon cable) between the BLJ3 or BTJ2/BTJ3 terminal connection board and BMW in the Control Panel assembly is present and secure. The digital serial bus connection must be established from BLJ3 or BTJ2/BTJ3 board port to the rectifiers.

Internal cabinet monitoring is factory wired to the appropriate alarm input terminations. They are also available for connection in the field.

PMJ, PMN, BD, HV/2ACF/VLV, ACF, and MJF alarm output connections are provided on the BLJ3 or BTJ2/BTJ3 boards, as described in Section 2 of this manual. Refer to Figure 2-6 and Figure 2-7 for details.

If either or both of the available Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD) circuits, LVD1 or LVD2 is equipped, the wiring from the BLJ3 or BTJ2/BTJ3 board LVD1 and LVD2 terminals to the associated driver circuit and associated wiring from this driver circuit to the Low Voltage Battery Disconnect or Low Voltage

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Load Disconnect must be completed. The installation of this circuitry is covered in the appropriate plant product manual. These connections are typically factory wired.

If the plant batteries are the sealed or maintenance free valveregulated type, Battery Thermal Compensation may be used. This feature requires 10K ohm thermistor devices. The Vector controller can monitor up to four temperatures. If more than four devices are needed, a 210E thermistor multiplexer may be used. The 210E is then wired into the BLJ3 or BTJ2/BTJ3 temperature ports as shown in Figure 2-6 or 2-7. The installation of this equipment is covered in its respective product manual. These connections may be factory or field wired.

Thermistor input and alarm connections for the 210E thermistor multiplexer unit are shown in Figure 4-1 (BLJ3 board), and Figures 4-2a and 4-2b (BTJ2/BTJ3 board).

The Vector performs rectifier sequencing based on the state of the ACF alarms from the rectifiers and Rectifier RO (Reserve Operation) engine signal terminated at the BLJ3 RO terminal. If this feature is to be used, complete this wiring as described in Section 3.

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210E

µP Fail Maj

LED Test

Ω Out

Open/Shorted

Probe

BLJ3 with GCM2/3

Temperature Port

RTH ALM

RTH ALMR

Temperature Alarm

Ground

Min

848302048 Cable Set

RTHn+

RTNn

ENn

Probe Signal +

Probe Signal –

Probe Present

n = 1 to 4

These two connections are only required if it is desirable to have the 210E Power Minor Alarm (PMN) give a Temperature Probe Alarm (TPA) for thermistor number 1.

Figure 4-1: 210E Thermistor Multiplexer Connections to BLJ3

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210E

µP Fail Maj

LED Test

Ω Out

Open/Shorted

Probe

J1 J9 (J11)

Min

BTJ2/3 Temperature Port J9, J10, J11, J12

Temperature Alarm

Lamp Test

Probe Signal +

Probe Signal –

Probe Present

J10 (J12)

Temperature Alarm

Lamp Test

Probe Signal +

Probe Signal –

Probe Present

Ground

847157674 Cable Set

Figure 4-2a: 210E Thermistor Multiplexer Connections with 847157674 Cable Set to BTJ2/BTJ3

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210E

µP Fail Maj

LED Test

Ω Out

Open/Shorted

Probe

J1 J9-J12

Min

848669412 Cable Set

BTJ2/3 Temperature Port with GCM2/3 (OPS) J9, J10, J11, J12

Temperature Alarm

Ground

Probe Signal +

Probe Signal –

Probe Present

Figure 4-2b: 210E Thermistor Multiplexer Connections with 8478669412 Cable Set to BTJ2/BTJ3

Front Panel Operation

Default Front Panel Menu

The Galaxy Vector Controller with its LCD display presents a default front panel screen. The System Bus Voltage and Load Current are displayed on the screen. Plant voltage is displayed while in this mode. Regardless of the active display mode, if no key is pressed for approximately 3 minutes, the Vector returns to its default menu. The present operating state of the system is also displayed on the default menu.

View Active

Alarms Mode

If alarms are active in the system, the last two rows of the screen will provide additional softkey information. The third row will provide a softkey that allows a user to deactivate all audible alarms. This is performed by using the “ACO” feature. The fourth row on the display will provide immediate access to the system alarms. This mode is entered by pressing the View Active Alarms softkey. While in this mode, alarms are listed in order of severity. All major alarms will be listed first, followed by minor alarms. If four or more alarms are present, use the up

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or down arrows to scroll through the alarms. When no alarms are present, the default screen will display No Active Alarms. To exit View Active Alarms mode, press “Done” the Home key. If no key is pressed for 3 minutes, the Vector returns to the default screen automatically.

Configuration All rectifiers must be numbered uniquely. Valid numbers for

rectifiers are 1 through 24. Refer to the appropriate sections of the plant manuals for setting ID numbers. NP rectifier numbering is managed through configuration in the shelf. For additional information, consult the appropriate NP documentation.

SW1 and Softkey Display Navigation in Configuration Mode

SW1-1 of the BLJ3 or BTJ2/BTJ3 board is a hardware enable switch for Configuration mode of the Vector display. If Configuration is not enabled, the user is only permitted to access and view the configuration parameters, but may not change any of them. To allow configuration changes, move SW1-1 to position 0. Once configuration has been completed, it is a good practice to disable (position 1) SW1-1 to prohibit someone from mistakenly changing these parameters.

Configuration mode is entered by pressing the Home key to display the menu selections. Press the appropriate softkey to enter the Configuration mode. The first parameter of the configuration menu will be displayed. Refer to Table 4-A for a description of the parameters of the configuration menu. Note that two columns of default values are shown, for standard and Flexent applications. The defaults are determined by SW1-2. SW1-2 = 0 is standard, SW1-2 = 1 is Flexent. SW1-2 is recognized only upon power-up of the GCM.

In addition, the other remaining switches on SW1 (see Figures 2-6 and 2-7) are used to configure the installed option card, the installed rectifier class, and alarm setting for alarm contacts HV/2ACF/VLV. If no option card is installed, set S1-3 to the factory default of “0”. This will allow local terminal access. The GPS rectifier class includes all 596 and 595 series of serial controlled rectifiers. NP rectifiers include NP2500, NP1500, NP1200, and NP1300 with installed NPC1 GP serial communication option cards. The alarm select switch, S1-5, can be changed and recognized while the GCM is powered. Similarly, S1-7 can be recognized while the GCM is powered and setting this switch to “1” will manually force a PBT session

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(BLJ3 board only). S1-8 is used only with the BTJ2/BTJ3 termination board to force the LVD1 contactor to a closed position.

Once in configuration mode, use the ∧ and ∨ keys to select the heading that contains the item you want to edit See Figure 4-x for assistance. Press the appropriate softkey on the left to access the item to be edited. Then use the appropriate arrow keys to change the default values of the parameters being edited. Generally the ∧ and ∨ arrows are used to scroll through a selection of items or used to change a digit in a numerical value. The < and > arrows are used to move left and right in a configuration field. Items displayed in brackets identify the user’s place in the menu structure. For instance, [config 1/3] means screen 1 of 3 in the Configuration menu.

Once a change is made, two actions are available. The first is to press the softkey designated “Save.” The new value for the parameter is saved and will be used from then on. The second choice is to press the softkey designated “Quit.” The new parameter is not saved. The previous value is restored as the system value. Pressing the Menu hardkey has the same effect as “Quit.” Both of these choices remove the user from the parameters edit screen.

If an attempt is made to set a parameter higher than allowable, the maximum value will be displayed. Likewise, an attempt to set a parameter lower than allowed results in display of the minimum value.

To save changes made to a parameter value and return to the configure menu, press the Save softkey. To return to the configure menu without saving any changes to a parameter, press the Quit softkey. To exit configuration mode and return to the default screen, press MENU twice. If no key is pressed for approximately three minutes, the display will return to the default front panel screen.

Refer to Table 4-A as each of the Configuration Parameters is explained in the following sections. Each section also explains how to access the data available from these features.

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Table 4-A: Configuration Parameters

Main Menu

Heading

Float Voltage

Rectifiers

Shunts

Parameter

Description

System float

voltage set point

High float voltage

major alarm

High float voltage

minor alarm

Battery discharge

major alarm

Very low voltage

major alarm

Rectifier output

float current limit

Number of

rectifiers on line

System shunt type Battery, load, none Battery Battery

Shunt 1 current

rating

Shunt 2 current

rating

(24V, 48V Systems)

Range

22-28V, 44-56V 27.24V, 54.48V 27.24V, 54.48V

25-30V, 50-60V 28.24V, 57V 28.5V, 57.0V

25-30V, 50-60V 27.74V, 56V 27.74, 56.0V

23-27.5V, 46-55V 25.54V, 51.1V 25.0V, 51.1V

20-25.5V, 40-51V 23.00V, 46.00V 23.0V, 46.0V

30-110% 100% 110%

1-24 24, 1 24

0-9999A 800A 1000A

0-9999A 0A 0A

Default (24V, 48V Systems)

Standard Flexent

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Table 4-A: Configuration Parameters (Continued)

Main Menu

Heading

Batteries

Parameter

Description

Type Valve-regulated, flooded Valve-regulated Valve-regulated

Battery discharge

test enable

High battery

temperature major

alarm

Battery temperature

compensation

enable

High battery

temperature

stepdown voltage

High battery

temperature voltage

decrease stop

(upper slope limit)

High battery

temperature voltage

decrease rate (upper

slope per cell)

Nominal

temperature (no

voltage

compensation)

Battery low temperature

compensation

voltage increase

enable

Low battery

temperature voltage

decrease stop

(lower slope limit)

Low battery

temperature voltage

decrease rate (lower

slope per cell)

Battery recharge

current limit enable

Battery recharge

current limit

threshold

Range

(24V, 48V Systems)

Enabled/Disabled Disabled Disabled

30° to 85°C 55°C 75°C

Enabled/Disabled Disabled Enabled

45° to 85°C 75°C 75°C

30° to 55°C 45°C 53°C

1 to 5mV/°C 3mV 3mV

15° to 30°C 25°C 25°C

Enabled/Disabled Disabled Disabled

-5° to 20°C 0°C -5°C

1 to 5mV/°C 3mV 3mV

Enabled/Disabled Disabled Disabled

10-1000A 1000A 1000A

Default (24V, 48V Systems)

Standard Flexent

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Table 4-A: Configuration Parameters (Continued)

Main Menu

Heading

Contactors

Converters

Boost

Parameter

Description

Contactor 1 type Battery/Load/None None Battery

Disconnect voltage,

contactor 1

Reconnect voltage,

contactor 1

Contactor 2 type Battery/Load/None None N/A, None

Disconnect voltage,

contactor 2

Reconnect voltage,

contactor 2

Converter set point

voltage

Converter

shutdown voltage

(disconnect

threshold)

Converter

shutdown voltage

enable (low voltage

disconnect)

Converter restart

voltage (reconnect

threshold)

Boost feature

enable

Boost set point system voltage

High boost voltage

major alarm

threshold

High boost voltage

minor alarm

threshold

Auto boost feature

enable

Auto boost duration

(_ × BD duration)

Manual boost

duration

Boost current limit

(rectifier limit

during boost)

(24V, 48V Systems)

Range

20-26V, 40-52V 21V, 43.2V 21.25, 43.2V

20-26V, 40-52V 22.2V, 44.4V 25.00, 44.4V

20-26V, 40-52V 21V, 43.2V N/A, 43.2V

20-26V, 40-52V 22.2V, 44.4V N/A, 44.4V

46-57V 50V N/A

20-26V 21V N/A

Enable/Disable Disable N/A

20-26V 22.2V N/A

Enable/Disable Disable Disable

24-30V, 48-60V 27.24V, 55.2V N/A, 55.2V

26-30V, 52-60V 28.24V, 57V N/A, 57.0V

25-30V, 50-60V 27.74V, 56.2V N/A, 56.2V

Enable/Disable Disable Disable

1 to 9 1 N/A, 1

1-250 hours 8 N/A, 8

30%-110% 100% N/A, 100%

Default (24V, 48V Systems)

Standard Flexent

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Table 4-A: Configuration Parameters (Continued)

Main Menu

Heading

Communication

ports

Calibrate to meter

Parameter

Description

Local port baud rate

setting

Local port flow

control setting

Modem port baud

rate setting

Modem port flow

control setting

Number of rings

before modem

answers

Calibrate system voltage to a new

value

Calibrate converter

voltage to a new

value

Range

(24V, 48V Systems)

Auto/1200 to 19,200 Auto Auto

None/SW/HW None None

Auto/1200 to 19,200 2400 2400

None/SW/HW None None

1 to 9 1 1

22-28V, 44-56V System voltage N/A

46-57V Converter voltage N/A

Default (24V, 48V Systems)

Standard Flexent

Battery Discharge

Test Results

After initiating a Battery Discharge Test through the Operations menu, the user obtains the data or results from a battery discharge test through the View Status menus. Selecting Battteries > Battery Test Result displays the result of the last battery test. The Vector stores the result of the last completed test. This is the recorded data (not manually changeable) for the battery test result. Refer to the battery discharge test operation for detail test procedure and results.

Pressing the Battery Test Result softkey displays an indication of the last battery test performed. The display indicates either that the test was completed or not completed. In addition, the last completed battery test results are saved and can be accessed by pressing the “< View Completed” softkey. This allows the user to observe the reserve time and load current during the test. If for some reason the test was completed and results were unsatisfactory, the message “Check Battery” is displayed. If the last test was interrupted, the message “Not Available” is displayed. If a test was stopped before completion, the phrase “Previous Test Was Interrupted” will also appear when the Battery Test softkey is pressed.

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When a test has been completed, the battery reserve time is displayed in the form of hours and tenths of hours (hh.h).

Load current is displayed in the form of Amps without decimal point (dddd). The load current is the current observed during the test.

Battery Discharge

Test Enable

Two settings are available, Enable or Disable. Selecting Enable allows the battery discharge test to be performed and selecting Disable prevents the battery discharge test from being performed. Press the < Save softkey to save one of the two settings. When the test is enabled, the battery test softkey will be enabled. Otherwise, the battery test softkey is disabled.

Shunt Type/Size The Vector provides three separate methods and up to two

separate shunt signals for use in determining the system current to display. The access connections to the two shunt signals are on the BLJ3 board SH1+/- and SH2+/- as shown in Figure 2-6, or on the BTJ2/BTJ3 board J21 plug as shown in Table 2-M. The shunts are rated for 50 mV and can be in the in the range of 09999 amps.

The method used by the Vector to determine the display load value is determined by the configuration of the Shunt Type. The three choices for this parameter are “None”, “Load”, and “Battery”.

None: Select “None” if no shunt is used or connected to the BLJ3 or BTJ2/BTJ3 board. Selecting “None” results in displaying the system load current as the sum of the individual rectifier loads. This may not be the true “load” current in systems with battery backup since it includes the portion of the rectifier loads which is floating or recharging the batteries, and will show a 0 amp load when the rectifiers are off and the batteries are carrying the system load. Typically, this shunt type would be used only in batteryless systems, where this is an accurate depiction of system load.

Load: Selecting “Load” as the shunt type assumes that one or both of the shunt signals received through the BLJ3 or BTJ2/BTJ3 board is monitoring load current. When the shunts are configured for “Load,” the displayed system load is the sum of all active shunts. Battery float or charge current can be determined by subtracting this load current from the sum of the

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individual rectifier loads. The use of two separate shunt signals allows loads to two distribution bays to be monitored separately. If the current is displayed as “Err,” the system may contain a battery shunt or may be improperly wired.

Battery: Placing one or both shunts in the charge/discharge path of the system batteries and configuring the shunts as Battery shunts results in a current display that is the calculated difference of the sum of the individual rectifier currents and the sum of the battery charge currents obtained from the shunt measurements. This is the typical configuration used with most distributed architecture systems and is accurate regardless of whether system batteries are charging or discharging.

Shunt Size The shunts are assumed to have a voltage rating of 50mV. The

full scale load ratings are user configurable. Each shunt can be configured from 1 to 9999 amps. A value of 0000 disables that shunt reading.

System Float

Mode Settings

The following parameters are settings which are active anytime the plant is in Float mode.

System Float Voltage Set-Point: This is the output voltage that all system rectifiers will be set to while in Float mode. If Battery Thermal Compensation is enabled and active, the actual system voltage will be adjusted from Float Set Point based on the highest battery temperature monitored by the Vector.

Rectifier Float Current Limit: Rectifier current limit can be adjusted from 30 to 110% of rectifier capacity. This is the current limit while the system is in Float mode.

High Float Voltage Major Alarm Threshold: System voltage monitored above this threshold results in a High Voltage major alarm and possible rectifier shutdown while in Float mode.

High Float Voltage Float Minor Alarm Threshold: System voltage monitored above this threshold results in a High Float Voltage minor alarm (no rectifier shutdown) while in Float mode.

Battery on Discharge Float Major Alarm Threshold: System voltage monitored below this threshold results in a Battery Discharge major alarm while in Float or Boost mode.

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Very Low Voltage

Threshold

Battery Recharge

Current Limit

Settings

Battery Thermal

Compensation

Settings

Very Low Voltage Major Alarm Threshold: In any system mode, system voltage monitored below this threshold results in a Very Low Voltage major alarm.

Battery Recharge Current Limit: The maximum current flowing into a monitored battery string during a recharge period is adjustable to any value between 10A and 1000A. At least one battery string must be present to have this function.

Battery Recharge Current Limit Enable: To activate the battery recharge current limit feature, the function must be enabled in the appropriate configuration menu. The user must select “enabled;” the default setting is “disabled.”

Refer to Figure 3-1 (Standard) or Figure 3-2 (Flexent) for a graphical representation of the various Battery Thermal Compensation settings.

High Battery Temperature Alarm Threshold (G): A monitored battery temperature above this threshold results in a Battery Temperature major alarm. This threshold can be set from 30°C to 85°C. The default temperature is 45°C.

High Battery Temperature Step Down Temperature (H): A monitored battery temperature above this threshold results in a “step” decrease in plant voltage to a level corresponding to 0.17 volts per cell (VPC) below the Plant Float Voltage Set-Point (FSP). This threshold can be set from 45°C to 85°C. The default temperature is 65°C.

Battery Temperature Slope Upper Temperature (F): This is the upper temperature where Battery Temperature Compensation will have reduced system voltage to a level corresponding to F*(F-D)*cells-per-string below the FSP. System voltage will be reduced proportionally at any temperature between this point and the No Voltage Compensation Temperature (D).

Battery No Voltage Compensation Temperature (Nominal Temperature) (D): This is the zero compensation temperature

point. Temperatures monitored between this point and the High Battery Temperature Voltage Decrease Upper Threshold (F) will result in a proportional decrease of plant voltage to a level corresponding to F*(F-D)*cells-per-string below the limit. If the

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Low Battery Temperature Compensation is enabled, temperatures monitored between this point and the Battery Low Temperature Voltage Increase Threshold (A) will result in a proportional increase of plant voltage to a level corresponding to C*(D-A)*cells-per-string above the limit.

Battery Low Temperature Voltage Increase Threshold (A): This is the lower temperature where, if Battery Low Temperature Compensation is enabled, the temperature compensating feature will have increased system voltage to a level corresponding to C*(D-A)*cells-per-string above the FSP. System voltage will be increased proportionally at any temperature between this point and the Nominal Battery Temperature (D) Slope.

Battery High Temperature Voltage Decrease Rate (Slope) Per Cell (E): This is the slope rate for the voltage decrease per

cell when the battery temperature is above the Nominal Battery Temperature (D) Slope.

Low Voltage

Disconnect

Contactor 1 and 2

Settings

Battery Low Temperature Voltage Increase Rate (Slope) Per Cell (C): This is the slope rate for the voltage increase per cell

when the battery temperature is below the temperature at which there is no voltage compensation (Nominal Temperature, D).

Battery Low Temperature Voltage Compensation Increase Enable: This feature must be enabled in the appropriate

configuration menu in order to compensate at the lower temperatures. This feature increases plant voltage rather than decreasing it based on temperature. The capability to enable this feature separately from high temperature compensation is provided so that equipment loads sensitive to high voltages can be protected.

Battery Temperature Compensation Enable: Battery Temperature Compensation (slope thermal compensation) must be configured to “enabled” in order for the feature to be active.

Contactor 1 and 2 Low Voltage Disconnect Threshold: The low voltage at which a signal will be sent to the respective contactor driver circuit, causing it to open, disconnecting either the load or the batteries, depending on the contactor’s location in the circuit.

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Contactor 1 and 2 Reconnect Voltage Threshold: This is the voltage at which a signal will be sent to the respective contactor driver circuit, to force the contactor to reconnect or close. This can be used to reconnect either loads or batteries, depending on the contactor’s configuration within the system.

Contactor 1 and 2 Type: The contactor type defines how the contactor is used in the system. The type can be set to one of these three choices:

None no contactor available Load contactor used for connecting a load Battery contactor used to connect/disconnect

battery strings

Plant Boost Mode

Settings

The following configuration parameters are settings which are active anytime the plant is in Boost mode.

System Boost Set-Point: This is the voltage that all system rectifiers will be set to when the Boost mode is entered.

Rectifier Boost Current Limit: This is the current limit of the rectifiers while in Boost mode. This current limit is adjustable from 30% to 110% of rectifier capacity.

High Voltage Boost Threshold: System voltage monitored above this threshold results in a High Voltage major alarm. The controller attempts to shutdown the offending rectifiers.

High Float Voltage Boost Threshold: A voltage monitored above this threshold results in a High Boost Voltage alarm. No rectifier shutdown attempts are made.

Boost Auto Enable: This function enables and disables the auto boost feature. The parameter must be configured to “enabled” for this feature to be available.

Boost Enable: This function enables and disables the manual timed Boost feature. The parameter must be configured to “enabled” for this feature to be available.

Boost Auto Mode Factor: This factor sets the duration of the boost. A value from 1 to 9 sets the factor that determines how long the plant is in boost mode after a discharge. The time is

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determined by multiplying the BD duration by this factor. The Boost Enable parameter must be enabled for this feature to be available.

Converter

Settings

The following configuration parameters are settings which affect the operation of any converters that may be connected to the system and communication on the serial bus.

Converter Voltage Set-Point: This is the output voltage that all converters will be set to by Vector.

Converter Low Voltage Disconnect Enable: This feature allows the converter LVD to be operational. Select “Enabled” in the configuration menu to enact the function.

Converter Low Voltage Disconnect Threshold: This is the value at which the converters are placed into standby.

Converter Low Voltage Reconnect Threshold: This is the value at which the converters are retired from standby and their outputs returned to the set-point.

Converter Front Panel Voltage Calibration: The voltage displayed on the front panel is the uncalibrated converter output voltage as seen by the controller. If necessary, this voltage can be calibrated to match a meter. Adjust the displayed voltage until it matches the voltage displayed on a calibrated voltmeter that is measuring the voltage across the converter’s output.

Voltage

Calibration

Controller’s displayed system voltage may be adjusted or calibrated to a known, calibrated meter.

Caution: This calibration affects all controller functions using plant voltage and/or current values. These functions include the float and boost set points. Generally, this feature is not necessary.

Front Panel Voltage Calibration: The displayed value of

voltage can be adjusted by going through the configuration menu. Under “Calibrate to meter,” the “System Voltage” softkey can be used to adjust the system of the system voltage. Adjust the

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displayed voltage until it matches the voltage displayed on a calibrated voltmeter measuring the plant or converter output voltage.

Reserve

Operation Engine

Serial Bus

Updating and

Clearing

Number of Rectifiers On With Backup Engine (Reserve Operation Engine): When a backup engine is running to supply

ac power to the rectifiers, a certain number of rectifiers in the system are allowed to be turned on. This number should be based on the engine capacity. The number can be selected between 1 and 24. The default number is 24 (maximum rectifiers on).

The user can perform several operations under the Control/Operations softkey in the Main Menu. These operations include Start Battery Test, Star Lamp Test, Updating the Serial Link, and Starting Boost. Brief descriptions of these items follow:

The Vector remembers any rectifier or converter connected to the system’s digital serial bus. A Rectifier Fail Alarm (RFA) will be active if any one of these components is removed from the system or if communication is lost between the component and the controller. If the controller is indicating Rectifier or Converter Fail Alarm (RFA) and no alarm is indicated by the LEDs of the rectifiers or converters, it may be necessary to clear the Galaxy VC rectifier memory. Operating the Update Serial Link (USL) resets the Vector rectifier memory and tells the controller to recognize all devices on the bus. The alarm may be cleared.

Note: A few moments after executing Update Link the controller alarms should clear and each rectifier should display no alarms. If alarms continue to be displayed, see Section 5, Troubleshooting. USL will not restart the rectifiers or converters at any time.

Software Release

Information

A report of the present software release active in the control board microprocessor may be obtained via the View Status -> Software Version menu path.

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5 Troubleshooting

Replacing Circuit

Packs

Table 5-A: Replacement Circuit Packs and Temperature Modules

BMW2, LCD, Keypad Entire Display Assembly 848597563

Table 5-A lists the circuit packs available as replacements in the Vector Controller.

Designation Description

210E Thermal Probe Multiplexer 107789513

BLJ3 Connection Board 848262622

BMW2 VC Control Panel 108358102

BSM3 Modem Board 108415647

BSM4 Local Port Isolation Board 848501037

BTJ2 +24V Outdoor Connection Board 108629528

BTJ3 -48V Outdoor Connection Board 108963562

EBW1 Gateway Network Card 108340100

GCM2 24V Vector Control Board 108890088

GCM3 48V Vector Control Board 108890096

-- LCD Display Module 848518577

-- Keypad 848569430

Ordering

Number

Checking the

highest battery

temperature

If temperature probes are connected to the controller and thermal compensation is enabled, the highest battery temperature can be calculated based on the plant voltage. Temperatures between the battery thermal lower temperature and the battery thermal nominal temperature can be calculated if the raising of system voltage is also enabled.

Calculate the temperature as follows:

voltage difference =

(system set point – system voltage reading)

cells per string

where cells per string is the number of 2-volt cells per string.

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If voltage difference ≥ 0.17, the highest battery temperature is at least as high as the battery thermal step temperature hysteresis value, which is the battery thermal step temperature – 10 degrees C.

If voltage difference = 0.1, the highest battery temperature is between the battery thermal upper temperature and the battery thermal step hysteresis value.

If voltage difference > 0 and voltage difference < 0.10, temperature = thermal nominal temp + voltage difference × (thermal upper temp – thermal nominal temp)

Note: This will be a temperature in the range of the battery thermal nominal temperature setting and the battery thermal upper temperature setting.

If voltage difference ≤ -0.10, the highest battery temperature is at or lower than the battery thermal lower temperature setting.

Inaccurate Plant

Voltage Readings

If voltage difference < 0 and voltage difference > -0.10, temperature = thermal lower temp – voltage difference × (thermal nominal temp – thermal lower temp)

Note: this will be a temperature in the range of the battery thermal lower temperature setting and the battery thermal nominal temperature setting.

If the default menu of the LCD indicates that the system is in “compensation mode,” this indicates that the plant voltage has been altered to raise or lower based on the highest battery temperature. Temporarily disabling the Battery Thermal Compensation feature through the configuration menu returns the system voltage to the set point.

The system voltage may differ slightly from an external meter reading. This difference could be attributed to the calibration or accuracy of the external voltmeter. A meter adjustment may be attempted by using the “Calibrate to meter” function in the Configuration menu. See to the plant voltage configuration section.

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Temperature

Probe Alarm is

present

Unexplained

Rectifier Failure

Alarm and

Multiple Rectifier

Failure Alarm

The Temperature Probe Fail alarm indicates that either there is something wrong with the temperature connections, or that there is a problem with one of the external temperature processing units. An additional possibility is that the alarm is indicating that the thermal compensation feature is enabled, and that no temperature probes are present. If there are no temperature probes connected to the Vector, then disable the Battery Thermal Compensation Enable setting.

A rectifier that is removed from the plant will generate a Rectifier Fail Minor alarm. If more than one rectifier is missing, a Multiple Rectifier Fail Major alarm is generated. To clear these alarm conditions, go to the Operation Menu and assert the Update Serial Link (USL) command.

Note: A few minutes after executing Update Serial Link function to clear alarms, the controller RFA alarm should clear and no rectifier should display any alarms. If alarms continue to be displayed, continue investigating the system for possible rectifier problems.

Unexplained

Converter Failure

Alarm and

Multiple

Converter Failure

Alarm

Rectifier Id

conflict alarm is

asserted

Converter Id

(Cid)

A converter that is removed from the plant will generate a Converter Fail Minor alarm. If more than one converter is missing, a Multiple Converter Fail Major alarm is generated. To clear these alarm conditions, go to the Operation Menu and assert the Update Serial Link (USL) command.

Note: A few minutes after executing Update Serial Link function to clear alarms, the controller CFA alarm should clear and no rectifier should display any alarms. If alarms continue to be displayed, continue investigating the system for possible converter problems.

This alarm indicates that a rectifier Id has not been set or is duplicated in the system. Verify all rectifiers are numbered uniquely between 1 and 24. Refer to numbering procedure in rectifier manual.

This alarm indicates that a converter Id has not been set or is duplicated in the system. Verify all converters are numbered uniquely between 1 and 8. Refer to numbering procedure in bay manual.

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6 Product Warranty

A. Seller warrants to Customer only, that:

1. As of the date title to Products passes, Seller will have the right to sell, transfer, and assign such Products and the title conveyed by Seller shall be good;

2. During the warranty period stated in Sub-Article B below, Seller’s Manufactured Products (products manufactured by Seller), which have been paid for by Customer, will conform to industry standards and Seller’s specifications and shall be free from material defects;

3. With respect to Vendor items (items not manufactured by Seller), Seller warrants that such Vendor items, which have been paid for by Customer, will be free from material defects for a period of sixty (60) days commencing from the date of shipment from Seller’s facility.

B. The Warranty Period listed below is applicable to Seller’s Manufactured

Products furnished pursuant to this Agreement, commencing from date of shipment from Seller’s facility, unless otherwise agreed to in writing:

Warranty Period

Product Type New Product Repaired Product*

Central Office

Power Equipment

*The Warranty Period for a repaired Product or part thereof is six (6) months

or, the remainder of the unexpired term of the new Product Warranty Period, whichever is longer.

C. If, under normal and proper use during the applicable Warranty Period,

a defect or nonconformity is identified in a Product and Customer notifies Seller in writing of such defect or nonconformity promptly after Customer discovers such defect or nonconformity, and follows Seller's instructions regarding return of defective or nonconforming Products, Seller shall, at its option attempt first to repair or replace such Product without charge at its facility or, if not feasible, provide a refund or credit based on the original purchase price and installation charges if installed by Seller. Where Seller has elected to repair a Seller’s Manufactured Product (other than Cable and Wire Products) which has been installed by Seller and Seller ascertains that the Product is not readily returnable for repair, Seller will repair the Product at Customer’s site.

24 Months 6 Months

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With respect to Cable and Wire Products manufactured by Seller which Seller elects to repair but which are not readily returnable for repair, whether or not installed by Seller, Seller at its option, may repair the cable and Wire Products at Customer’s site.

D. If Seller has elected to repair or replace a defective Product, Customer

shall have the option of removing and reinstalling or having Seller remove and reinstall the defective or nonconforming Product. The cost of the removal and the reinstallation shall be borne by Customer. With respect to Cable and Wire Products, Customer has the further responsibility, at its expense, to make the Cable and Wire Products accessible for repair or replacement and to restore the site. Products returned for repair or replacement will be accepted by Seller only in accordance with its instructions and procedures for such returns. The transportation expense associated with returning such Product to Seller shall be borne by Customer. Seller shall pay the cost of transportation of the repaired or replacing Product to the destination designated by Customer.

E. Except for batteries, the defective or nonconforming Products or parts

which are replaced shall become Seller's property. Customer shall be solely responsible for the disposition of any batteries.

F. If Seller determines that a Product for which warranty service is claimed

is not defective or nonconforming, Customer shall pay Seller all costs of handling, inspecting, testing, and transportation and, if applicable, traveling and related expenses.

G. Seller makes no warranty with respect to defective conditions or

nonconformities resulting from actions of anyone other than Seller or its subcontractors, caused by any of the following: modifications, misuse, neglect, accident, or abuse; improper wiring, repairing, splicing, alteration, installation, storage, or maintenance; use in a manner not in accordance with Seller’s or Vendor’s specifications or operating instructions, or failure of Customer to apply previously applicable Seller modifications and corrections. In addition, Seller makes no warranty with respect to Products which have had their serial numbers or month and year of manufacture removed, altered, or experimental products or prototypes or with respect to expendable items, including, without limitation, fuses, light bulbs, motor brushes, and the like. Seller’s warranty does not extend to any system into which the Product is incorporated. This warranty applies to Customer only and may not be assigned or extended by Customer to any of its customers or other users of the Product.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE SELLER’S OBLIGATION TO REPAIR, REPLACE, CREDIT, OR REFUND AS SET FORTH ABOVE IN THIS WARRANTY.

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Appendix A

Modem

Port Settings This section describes the communication port settings for the

Modular Phone Jack Pin 3 - Tip Pin 4 - Ring

Communications

BSM3 internal modem, external modem, and RS-232 terminal. Figure A-1 shows the BSM3 modem board. In addition, set SW1-3 to “0” for the MODEM option.

To Phone

Line

To Controller

(14 Conductor Cable)

TipRing

RS-232 Local Port

DS102

DS101

DS100

Yellow

Green

Yellow and Green - Modem Board Not Initialized

(Terminal)

Status LEDs

Carrier Detect (Phone Line Connection) Modem Board Fail

Modem Board Ok

Figure A-1: BSM3 Modem Board

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The controller communicates with the BSM3 internal modem and an external modem at the same communication settings. These settings are as follows:

baud rate: 2400 data bits: 8 stop bits: 1 parity: none

The controller communicates over the RS-232 terminal interface using the following settings:

baud rate: 9600 default, auto baud from 1200 to

19200 data bits: 8 stop bits: 1 parity: none

Logging in This section describes how to log into the system. The first step

to logging in is to get to an "ENTER PASSWORD: " prompt. From a modem, dial into the controller and wait for the modem to connect. After the modem connects you will be presented with the log-in prompt. If you don't see the log-in prompt after the modem connects, you may have to press the ENTER key in order to see the prompt.

From a terminal connected to the RS-232 port, simply press ENTER until you are presented with the log-in prompt. The number of ENTER keys required will depend on the baud rate you are trying to connect at. The controller will adjust its baud rate automatically until it recognizes the carriage return character (ASCII 13) sent by pressing ENTER.

At the "ENTER PASSWORD" prompt type the user or superuser password. The default password for each level of security is listed below.

lineage default user password super-user default super-user password

In general, the user and super-user may view any measurement, configuration, or control parameter. The super-user can also set configuration and control parameters as well as change system passwords.

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After receiving the correct password, the controller will respond with one of the following command line prompts:

* user command line prompt ** super-user command line prompt

When these prompts appear the controller is ready to accept commands. If the port is idle for 15 minutes then the session will terminated.

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Galaxy Gateway

Introduction This section describes the Galaxy Gateway installation and

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cabling procedures required in a Galaxy Power System (GPS) equipped with a Vector controller. Computer and Galaxy Gateway configuration is also addressed. GPS configurations consist of cabinets equipped with either a metal front door or a plastic front door. Figures A-2a and A-2b show the Galaxy Gateway installation for each configuration.

BLJ3

BIC

or GCM

407882141 Standoff (2 Places)

848589859 Lexan Cover

108340100 EBW1 Gateway PWB

845143866 Screw e/w Lockwasher 6-32 x 5/16" (2 Places) Torque 10 in·lbs

848649943 Bracket

408456465 Support Post (2 Places) Torque 3 in·lbs

402244081 8" Wire Tie

Tie wrap cable to lance on bracket.

901351239 6-32 Hex Nut (2 Places)

Figure A-2a: GPS with Metal Door and Vector Controller

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BLJ3

BIC or GCM

848649943 Bracket

901377366 Pan Head Screw (M3 x 6mm) (3 Places)

Fold top of lexan cover over board and secure with pan head screws.

848589859 Lexan Cover

407882141 Standoff (2 Places)

845143866 Screw e/w Lockwasher 6-32 x 5/16" (2 Places) Torque 10 in·lbs

108340100 EBW1 Gateway PWB

408456465 Support Post (2 Places) Torque3in·lbs

Figure A-2b: GPS with Plastic Door (DA) and Vector Controller

Preparation The following Network Configuration Parameters must be

obtained from your Network Administrator before starting:

• IP address

• Subnet mask

• Host name

• Gateway IP address

Note: Host and Gateway are optional.

Precautions Note: Before starting, make sure proper ESD precautions are

observed. The ESD grounding termination point is located on the door latch bracket of the GPS cabinet.

• Wear grounded antistatic wrist straps when handling all

circuit packs. The wrist strap must be in contact with the skin and is not to be worn over clothing.

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• Always consider personal safety. Be aware of the presence of battery potential in the vicinity of the controller.

• Use only insulated tools.

Verify that no controller related alarms are active on the LCD display panel. If controller alarm is active, consult the “Galaxy Vector Controller ACP-BIC2, BIC3” or the “Galaxy Vector Controller GCM2, GCM3” product manual for troubleshooting help.

Tools/Equipment

Required

Unpacking the

Galaxy Gateway

Before installing and configuring the Galaxy Gateway, the following tools/equipment are required:

• Flat jeweler’s screwdriver (controller DIP switch setting)

• Small Phillips head screwdriver

• Nut driver for 6-32 nut

• PC with terminal emulation program (example: HyperTerminal)

• 9 pin male serial interface cable (DB-9 male) to connect to Galaxy Gateway

• Network interface cable (CAT 5 UTP)

The 108876400 Galaxy Gateway Kit has been inspected, tested and carefully packed. Examine the shipping carton and all components for any sign of shipping damage.

1. Check for external damage to the shipping cartons.

2. Remove all parts from shipping cartons.

3. Check the following table and verify that all components

are present.

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Item Qty Comcode Description

1 1 108340100 2 1 848281945 3 1 848364865 4 2 408456465 5 1 402244081 6 2 407882141 7 2 845143866 8 1 848589859 9 1 848575841

10 4 408450955

11 8 901377366 12 4 901351239 13 1 848649943

Vector Controller

Configuration

Galaxy Gateway circuit pack Black insulator (not used) Millennium Controller interface cable (not used) Nylon mounting posts (HMSP-TM-10) Cable tie Metal standoff (9740-SS-0632) Screw, PPHM 6-32 x 5/16" Black insulator Vector Controller interface cable Metal standoff (AL-5171-16) Screw, PPHM M3 x 6mm Nut, hex 6-32 Mounting bracket

If damage is found and/or components are missing, file a claim with the carrier if applicable, and notify Lineage Power Customer Service (See Section 1).

The physical interface for the Vector controller to the Galaxy Gateway is through P4 connector on the BLJ terminal connection board, close DIP switch S1.3 (set to 1) to allow communication between Gateway and the Vector Controller.

Gateway

Installation for

Vector Controller

Use the following procedure and Figures A-2a and A-2b to install a new or replacement Galaxy Gateway on a GPS metal or plastic (DA) door.

1. Install 848649943 bracket to metal door and secure with two 901351239 hex nuts (6-32) per Figure A-2a or install to plastic door and secure with three 901377366 screws per Figure A-2b.

2. Place 848589859 black insulator under the Galaxy Gateway and position over the mounting standoffs so that J1 (RJ-45 network interface connector) and J2 (DB-9 serial port connector) are facing down. The component side of the circuit pack should be facing outward.

3. Install two 408456465 nylon mounting posts to the lower mounting standoffs (torque to 3 in·lbs).

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4. Install two 407882141 metal standoffs to the upper mounting standoffs (torque to 10 in·lbs).

5. Wrap insulator around the Gateway board and snap onto nylon posts. Using two 845143866 screws, secure top of insulator to metal standoffs (torque to 10 in·lbs).

Galaxy

Gateway Cable

Connections

Gateway to Controller

The Galaxy Gateway receives power and communications from the controller. Use the following procedure and Figure A-3 to connect the Galaxy Gateway to the Vector controller.

1. Locate 848575841 controller interface cable provided in the kit.

2. Identify the end with a black, 14 position connector. Connect this end to P4 on the BLJ3 terminal connector board.

3. The red and black leads should be connected to posts marked ABS and DG of the BLJ3. The ABS connection is protected by a 2 ampere fuse F1 (top fuse) on the BLJ3 terminal board. F3 holds a spare 2 amp fuse if needed. The maximum current required by the Gateway is 600mA. Verify that the current required by all equipment connected to these ABS connections does not exceed the capacity of the fuse. Connect the black 4-position connector of the cable to the P1 power connector on the Galaxy Gateway. Power will be applied to the Galaxy Gateway when this cable is plugged into P1. The DB-9 male (9 pin) connector will not be connected until after the Gateway is configured.

4. After the connection to P1, wait approximately 45 seconds. The Yellow status LED should blink, indicating that the Gateway is ready to be configured.

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ABS

BLJ

Power

EBW1

RS-232

Network

Connection

Figure A-3: Gateway Connection to BLJ3 Terminal Board.

10Base-T Network

The Galaxy Gateway has an IEEE 802.3 compliant 10Base-T network interface. Since the cable length required to connect the Galaxy Gateway to the network is variable, this cable must be supplied by the user. Connect the network interface cable from the IEEE 802.3 compatible network to J1 (RJ-45) connector on the Galaxy Gateway as shown in Figure A-3.

1. Connect one end of the network interface cable to J1 (RJ-45 Network Interface Connector), usually located at the bottom right on the Galaxy Gateway. (Other configurations are possible with the hardware shown in Figure A-3.)

2. Connect the other end to an IEEE 802.3 compatible network.

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Configuring

Network

Communications

The Galaxy Gateway uses Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) to communicate with the host computer on a local area network. TCP/IP is a widely used protocol that provides communication across networks of diverse computers and devices. This protocol forms the basis for the Internet. Each device or host on a TCP/IP network has its own IP address. The IP address is a 32bit number, usually written in dot notation (e.g., 127.9.235.48). Another 32-bit number, called subnet mask (or address mask, netmask, e.g., 255.255.0.0) is used to identify the network portion and subnet portion of the IP address.

1. Connect a PC to the local port (9-pin female connector) of the Galaxy Gateway.

2. Using the built-in configuration utility, enter network configuration information. This information may have to be provided by the network administrator. The following equipment is required:

• PC with terminal emulation program

Logging In to the

Galaxy Gateway

• Serial interface cable (DB-9 Male) for connection to the Galaxy Gateway

To configure the Galaxy Gateway for your network, the following information is required for the Galaxy Gateway and your network:

• IP address

• Subnet mask

In addition, the following optional information may be entered:

• Host name

• Default Gateway IP address

To login to the Galaxy Gateway, follow these steps:

1. Start-up the PC terminal program (Windows Terminal, Procomm, etc.) using the following communication parameters:

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Baud : 9600 Data : 8 Parity : none Stop : 1 Handshaking: none Flow Control: none

2. Connect the PC to the Galaxy Gateway card’s local port (RS-232) connector J2 (if it isn’t already connected).

3. Press reset (SW1 – uP reset; see Figure A-3) on the Galaxy Gateway card.

4. Wait for any diagnostic messages to pass.

5. Wait for the “ENTER PASSWORD:” command line prompt.

6. Type the Network Administrator password (default: networkadm).

Configuring

Static Network

Parameters

7. Wait for the “$” prompt.

After a valid password entry, a login header with the following format will be displayed:

Board Code EBW1 1:3 or BJD1 1:2 Serial Number 02DJ09112345

Boot Block version 1.0 Application Code version 3.0 Default Web Pages version 3.0 Custom Web Pages not found

Ethernet Address 00-60-1D-00-5C-07 IP Address not configured Subnet Mask not configured Default Gateway not configured Host Name not configured

For assistance type help

Typing HELP at the “$” will show all available network administration commands and command line formats.

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*note: 1) commands are not case sensitive

2) for the commands that follow, ddd is a number from 0

- 255

• To set the IP Address, type:

CHA NET1,IP=ddd.ddd.ddd.ddd

Verify by typing: STA NET1,IP

• To set the Subnet mask, type:

CHA NET1,SUB=ddd.ddd.ddd.ddd

Verify by typing: STA NET1,SUB

• Optional: To set the Default Gateway Address, type: CHA NET1,GTWY=ddd.ddd.ddd.ddd

Verify by typing: STA NET1,GTWY

• Optional: To set the Host Name, type: CHA NET1,HOST=host name

Verify by typing: STA NET1,HOST

Logging Out of

the Galaxy

Gateway

To terminate the configuration session, enter the “bye” command. The Galaxy Gateway will notify the user if configuration is not complete. This message will have the following format:

NOTICE: Default gateway may be required for network access. Host Name may be required for network access.

Logging off...

Messages referencing the Gateway and Host Name are acceptable, since these parameters are optional.

Note: If the IP address or Subnet mask messages appear, for example:

IP Address is required for network access. Subnet mask is required for network access.

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then the configuration procedure must be repeated.

Post Installation

Procedures

Once configuration has been completed

1. Disconnect the serial cable from the Galaxy Gateway (J2 connector).

2. Connect the 9-pin male end of the auxiliary port cable assembly to the J2 connector on the Galaxy Gateway.

3. Press SW1 (uP reset) on the Galaxy Gateway.

4. After approximately one minute, observe the LEDs on the Galaxy Gateway.

• Yellow STATUS LED: OFF

• Green STATUS LED: ON

• Link LED: ON

• XMIT/RCV: May be blinking

The Galaxy Gateway should be communicating over the network.

5. Secure the cable to the lance on the mounting bracket using the cable tie provided.

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Appendix

T1.317 Objects and Attributes

The command language is based on the T1.317 standard. The T1.317 standard has been adapted to the needs of a low-end controller. This section describes the commands, objects and attributes used to access measurements, configuration, and control parameters in the controller.

Objects and Attributes

The T1.317 standard organizes system parameters called attributes into groups called objects. The tables below lists the objects supported for remote access.

An object-attribute pair uniquely identifies a measurement, configuration, or control parameter. For example, the object-attribute pair "dc1,vdc" identifies the plant voltage while the object-attribute pair "dc1,adc" identifies the plant load current. In each of these examples "dc1" identifies the plant object and "vdc" and "adc" identify DC voltage and DC current respectively. The table below summarizes the object-attribute pairs in the system along with the commands that can be used with the pair and the valid range that the attribute may have. Commands are defined in detail in the following section.

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Table B-1: Power System

Related Commands

OBJ,ATTR DESCRIPTION STA CHA OPE TYPE RANGE OF VALUES

ps1,des Power system description √ text "Tyco Vector Controller" ps1,sid Site ID √√ text Up to 15 characters:"" ps1,swv Software version √ text Vector software version ps1,usl Update serial link

& clear alarms √√number 1

Table B-2: DC Plant

Related Commands

OBJ,ATTR DESCRIPTION STA CHA OPE TYPE RANGE OF VALUES

dc1,stt Plant state √√text "FLOAT", "BOOST" dc1,vdc Plant voltage √ number dd.dd V dc1,adc Plant load current √ number dddd A dc1,sht Plant shunt type √√ text "NONE","LOAD","BATTERY" dc1,sha1 Plant shunt 1 size √√ Number 0-9999:800 0 means none dc1,sha2 Plant shunt 2 size √√ Number 0-9999 0 means none dc1,trd Plant Total Rectifier Drain √ number dddd A

Table B-3: Alarm Thresholds

Related Commands

OBJ,ATTR DESCRIPTION STA CHA OPE TYPE RANGE OF VALUES

hva1,fth Very High Float Voltage Major √√ number 25-30:28.24V or 50-60:57V hva1,bth Very High Boost Voltage Major√√ number 26-30:28.24V or 52-60:57V hfv1,fth High Float Voltage Minor √√ number 25-30:27.74V or 50-60:56V hfv1,bth High Boost Voltage Minor √√ number 25-30:27.74V or 50-60:56.20V bda1,thr Battery on Discharge √√ number 23-27.50:25.54V or 46-55:51.10V vla1,thr Very Low Voltage √√ number 20-25.5:23V or 40-51:46V bta1,thr Battery Thermal Alarm √√ number 30:85:55°C

Table B-4: Rectifier Management

Related Commands

OBJ,ATTR DESCRIPTION STA CHA OPE TYPE RANGE OF VALUES

gm1,fsp Rectifier float set-point √√ number 22-28.5:27.24V or 44-56:54.48V gm1,bsp Rectifier boost set-point √√ number 24-30:27.24V or 48-60:55.20V gm1,fcl Rectifier float current limit √√ number 30-110:100% gm1,bcl Rectifier boost current limit √√ number 30-110:100% gm1,rone Rectifiers on while on engine √√ number 1-24

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Table B-5: Rectifiers (xx is 01 to 24)

Related Commands

OBJ,ATTR DESCRIPTION STA CHA OPE TYPE RANGE OF VALUES

gxx,stt Individual rectifier state √√text "ON","OFF","STANDBY",

"VACANT"

gxx,adc Individual rectifier current √ number ddd

Table B-6: Battery Reserve Management

Related Commands

OBJ,ATTR DESCRIPTION STA CHA OPE TYPE RANGE OF VALUES

br1,cle Batt recharge current limit

enable √√ number 0:disable 1:enable br1,clt Battery recharge current limit √√ number 10-1000 A br1,btc Battery test class √√ text "FLOODED","VALVE-REG" br1,bte Battery test enable √√ number 0:disable 1:enable br1,btr Battery test results √ mixed result, reserve, load

code: ok, aborted, failed, not run,

interrupted

reserve: dd.d (hours) load: dddd (amps)

br1,bts Battery test state √√number 0:inactive 1:active

Table B-7: Battery Sections

Related Commands

OBJ,ATTR DESCRIPTION STA CHA OPE TYPE RANGE OF VALUES

b01,adc Battery section 1 current √ dddd A b02,adc Battery section 2 current √ dddd A

Table B-8: Controller Battery Temperature Channels

Related Commands

OBJ,ATTR DESCRIPTION STA CHA OPE TYPE RANGE OF VALUES

ct1,val Controller battery temp chan 1√ dd °C ct2,val Controller battery temp chan 2√ dd °C ct3,val Controller battery temp chan 3√ dd °C ct4,val Controller battery temp chan 4√ dd °C

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Table B-9: Converter Plant

Related Commands

OBJ,ATTR DESCRIPTION STA CHA OPE TYPE RANGE OF VALUES

cp1,vdc Converter output voltage √ number dd.d V cp1,adc Converter load current √ number dd.d A cp1,vsp Converter float set-point √√ number 46-57:50V cp1,dth Converter disconnect

threshold √√ number 20-26:21.00V cp1,rth Converter reconnect threshold√√ number 22-26:22.20V cp1,lvd Converter low voltage

disconnect √√ number 0:disable 1:enable

Table B-10: Boost Management

Related Commands

OBJ,ATTR DESCRIPTION STA CHA OPE TYPE RANGE OF VALUES

bs1,bse Boost enable √√ number 0:disable 1:enable bs1,abe Auto boost enable √√ number 0:disable 1:enable bs1,amf Auto Boost multiplication

factor √√ number 1-9 bs1,tmd Manual boost duration √√ number 1-250:8 hours

Table B-11: Battery/Load Contactor

Related Commands

OBJ,ATTR DESCRIPTION STA CHA OPE TYPE RANGE OF VALUES

cn1,typ Contactor 1 type √√ text "NONE","LOAD","BATTERY" cn1,dth Low voltage disconnect

threshold √√ number 20-26:21V or 40-52:43.20V cn1,rth Low voltage reconnect

threshold √√ number 20-26:22.20V or 40-52:44.40V cn2,typ Contactor 2 type √√ text "NONE","LOAD","BATTERY" cn2,dth Low voltage disconnect

threshold √√ number 20-26:21V or 40-52:43.20V cn2,rth Low voltage reconnect

threshold √√ number 20-26:22.20V or 40-52:44.40V

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Table B-12: Slope Thermal Compensation

Related Commands

OBJ,ATTR DESCRIPTION STA CHA OPE TYPE RANGE OF VALUES

sc1,stt State √√ number 0:disable 1:enable sc1,rve Raise voltage enable √√ number 0:disable 1:enable sc1,ltt Lower temperature √√ number -5-20:0°C sc1,ntt Nominal temperature √√ number 15-30:25°C sc1,utt Upper temperature √√ number 30-55:45°C sc1,spt Step temperature threshold √√ number 45-85:75°C sc1,lsp Lower temperature slope

per cell √√ number 1-5:3mV/°C

sc1,usp Upper temperature slope

per cell √√ number 1-5:3mV/°C

Table B-13: Call-Out

Related Commands

OBJ,ATTR DESCRIPTION STA CHA OPE TYPE RANGE OF VALUES

p1,phn Primary phone number √√ text Up to 25 characters:“” a1,phn Alternate phone number √√ text Up to 25 characters:“”

Table B-14: Serial Ports

Related Commands

OBJ,ATTR DESCRIPTION STA CHA OPE TYPE RANGE OF VALUES

mp1,bdr Modem baud rate √√ number 1200,2400,4800,9600, and 19200 mp1,ins Modem initialization string √√ text Up to 25 characters: “at&fev&c1h0” mp1,hsh Modem handshaking √√ text “NO”: none

mp1,nrg Modem number of rings

before answering √√ number 1 - 9 rings

lp1,bdr Local RS-232 baud rate √√ number “AUTO”,1200,2400,4800,9600,

lp1,hsh Local RS-232 handshaking √√ text “NO”: none

“SW”: xon and xoff

and 19200

"SW": xon and xoff "HW": cts and rts

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Commands

This section describes each of the remote access commands supported by this controller.

ala Report Active Alarms

Syntax ala

Description:

This command reports all the active alarm conditions in the plant. One alarm message is listed per line in the report. The table below lists the alarm messages.

Table B-15: Alarm Messages

MAJ,Multiple Rectifier MAJ,Multiple AC Fail MAJ,Rectifier ID Conflict MAJ,Very Low Voltage MAJ,Battery On Discharge MAJ,High Voltage MAJ,Sense Fuse MAJ,Multiple Converter Fail MAJ,Converter Distribution Fuse MAJ,Converter Fan Major MAJ,Fuse Major MAJ,Auxiliary Major MAJ,Contactor 1 Open MAJ,Contactor 1 Failed MAJ,Contactor 2 Open MAJ,Contactor 2 Failed MAJ,Battery High Temp MAJ,Open Connection MIN,Rectifier Fail MIN,AC Fail MIN,Phase Fail MIN,Manual Off MIN,High Float Voltage MIN,Converter Fail MIN,Converter ID Conflict MIN,Converter Fan Minor MIN,Load Share Imbalance MIN,Thermal Probe Failure

If no alarms are active "NO ACTIVE ALARMS" is reported.

bye Log-off

Syntax bye

Description:

This command is used to terminate remote access session. If the user is connected via a modem, the controller will command the modem to hang-up the line.

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cha Change Value

Syntax cha obj,attr=value

where: obj,attr is an object-attribute pair. For example, ps1,sid.

Description:

This command is used to change system configuration parameters. A couple of examples are listed below to illustrate how this command works.

cha ps1,sid="My Plant" - change the site id to My Plant

cha p1,phn="123456789"- change the primary phone number to 123456789

You must be logged in as a super-user to use this command.

login Login

Syntax login "password"

where: password is either the user or super-user password

Description:

This command is used to log-in as a user or super-user. For example, if you are currently logged into the controller as a user but would like to change the site id you must first use this command to log-in as a super-user.

ope Operate a Control

Syntax ope obj,attr=value

where: obj,attr is an object-attribute pair. For example, dc1,pbt.

Description:

This command is used to operate a system control parameter. A couple examples are listed below to illustrate how this command works.

ope dc1,pbt=1 start a plant battery test

ope dc1,stt="boost" place plant into boost mode

You must be logged in as a super-user to use this command.

pas Change Passwords

Syntax pas t,"password", "password"

where: t is u to change the user password or s to change the super-user password

password is the new password

Description:

This command changes either the user or super-user password. You must be logged in as a super-user to use this command. The password is sent twice in order to avoid mistakes. The password must have at least 6 characters but no more than 15 characters.

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sta Report Status

Syntax sta obj,att

where: obj,attr is an object-attribute pair. For example, ps1,sid.

Description:

This command reports the value of the measurement, configuration, or control parameters in the system. A couple of examples are listed below to illustrate how this command works.

sta dc1,vdc - report plant voltage sta dc1,adc - report plant load current

The command line would respond as follows for first command listed above.

* sta dc1,vdc :DC1 VDC=-52.48 . * _

The “*” in the example above is the user command line prompt. The line “:DC1” indicates that the information that follows is for the plant object. The line starting with “VDC” identifies the DC voltage. The “.” line is the end-of-command identifier.

Error Messages

While logging into the vector controller or while entering commands you may encounter one or more of the following error messages:

Table B-16: Error Messages

Error Message Description

!-112,SYNTAX ERROR Unrecognizable command was entered. !-220,SECURITY Super-user command was entered by a mere user. !-221,EXCESSIVE LOGIN ATTEMPTS Too many attempts were made to login with an unrecognized password. !-223,INVALID PASSWORD New password contains an illegal character. !-224,NEW PASSWORD MISMATCH First and second copy of new passwords don't match !-304,INVALID PARAMETER An attempt was made to change a parameter to an illegal value. !-319,INVALID ATTRIBUTE An invalid object id was specified in the command or, a command referred to

an attribute that doesn't support it.

!-320,INVALID OBJECT An invalid object id was specified in the command

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GE Industrial Solutions GCM3 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

List of Figures

List of Tables

1 Introduction

General Information

Customer Service Contacts

Customer Service, Technical Support, Product Repair and Return, and Warranty Service

Customer Training Lineage Power offers customer training on many Power Systems

Downloads and Software

2 Product Description

Overview The Galaxy Vector Controller is mounted on the inside front

Batteryless Operation The Vector Controller is suitable for use in power plants with or

GCM2 or GCM3 Control Board

User Interface Control Panel

BLJ3 Terminal Connection Board

Control Signal Inputs

BLJ3 Power Connections

BTJ2/BTJ3 Termination Board

BTJ2/BTJ3 Fuses and Connectors

3 Operation

Office Alarm Contacts

Alarm Descriptions

System Features

4 Installation and Configuration

Wiring Refer to Figure 2-6 or Figure 2-7 for a summary of all

Front Panel Operation

Configuration All rectifiers must be numbered uniquely. Valid numbers for

Shunt Type/Size The Vector provides three separate methods and up to two

Shunt Size The shunts are assumed to have a voltage rating of 50mV. The

5 Troubleshooting

6 Product Warranty

Modem

Port Settings This section describes the communication port settings for the

Communications

Logging in This section describes how to log into the system. The first step

Galaxy Gateway

Introduction This section describes the Galaxy Gateway installation and

Preparation The following Network Configuration Parameters must be

Precautions Note: Before starting, make sure proper ESD precautions are

T1.317 Objects and Attributes

Objects and Attributes

Commands

ala Report Active Alarms

bye Log-off

cha Change Value

login Login

ope Operate a Control

pas Change Passwords

sta Report Status

Error Messages