350003-013 UserGde Smartpack Monitoring-Ctrl-Unit 7v0e
350003-013 UserGde Smartpack Monitoring-Ctrl-Unit 7v0e
350003-013 UserGde Smartpack Monitoring-Ctrl-Unit 7v0e
Smartpack Controllers
Safety Precautions
Published 2009-06-12
Mfm
Table of Contents
1. Introduction 5
About this Guide ............................................................................................................. 5
System Diagram Flatpack2 Power System ................................................................ 5
2. Control Units 6
CAN bus ................................................................................................................. 6
CAN bus Addressing ....................................................................................................... 6
Software Assignment — Rectifiers ............................................................................6
Hardware Assignment — Control Units .....................................................................7
CAN Bus Address Range — Control Units................................................................7
CAN bus Termination ...................................................................................................... 8
Configuration — Control Units ........................................................................................ 8
3. The Smartpack Controller 9
Key Features ................................................................................................................... 9
Block Diagram ....................................................................................................... 9
Typical Applications ...................................................................................................... 10
Location of Connectors & Communication Ports ............................................ 10
System & Battery Signals Internal Connections ....................................................... 11
Alarm Relay & Digital Input Signals Customer Connections .................................... 12
CAN Port Signals Internal Connections.................................................................... 13
Installation of Smartpack Controller .................................................................. 14
Safety precautions ........................................................................................................ 14
Mounting and Removing the Controller......................................................................... 14
Removing Blind Panels ...........................................................................................................14
Front Panel Operation ......................................................................................... 15
Description of Keys, Display and Indicators .................................................................. 15
LED indicators .........................................................................................................................15
LCD Display ............................................................................................................................15
Front Keys ...............................................................................................................................15
Modes of Operation ...................................................................................................... 16
Status Mode ............................................................................................................................16
Menu Mode .............................................................................................................................16
Operating Menus, Overview.......................................................................................... 16
User Options ...........................................................................................................................17
Service Options .......................................................................................................................18
Firmware Upgrade of the Smartpack controller ............................................... 19
Firmware Upgrade - Controller’s Embedded Web Adapter ....................................................19
Technical Specifications - Controllers .............................................................. 21
.................................................................................................... 21
Controller Options............................................................................................... 22
Smartpack Controller Standard ................................................................................ 22
Smartpack Controller Basic Slave ............................................................................ 22
Smartpack Controller Ethernet ................................................................................. 23
Ethernet & Battery Connections Option...................................................................23
Ethernet & I/O Connections Option .........................................................................23
Smartpack Controller RS232 .................................................................................... 24
RS232 option Front Access .....................................................................................24
RS232 option Rear Access .....................................................................................24
RS232 Port Signals .................................................................................................24
7. Functionality Description 57
Alarm Reset (AlarmReset).......................................................................................... 57
Display System Voltages (VoltageInfo) ...................................................................... 57
Display Alarm Messages, (Log) (DisplayMessages) ................................................. 57
Display Controller’s Firmware Version (SoftwareInfo) ................................................ 58
Display Controllers’ Serial Numbers (SerialNumber) ................................................. 58
Display Module Information (Module Info) .................................................................. 58
Plug-and-Play Rectifier ...........................................................................................................59
Mains Phase Assignement versus Rectifier ID .......................................................................59
Resetting the Number of Rectifiers .........................................................................................59
Display System Mains Data (Mains Info).................................................................... 60
Display Battery Temperature Levels (TempLevel Info) .............................................. 60
Display Battery Information (BatteryInfo).................................................................... 61
About Battery Banks, Strings and Blocks ...............................................................................61
Battery Symmetry Measurements, 48V Systems Controller ..............................................62
Battery Symmetry Measurements, Battery Monitor ...........................................................63
Display Energy Usage, (Log) (Energy log) ................................................................. 64
Display Load Monitor Information, (Log) (LoadMonitor Info) ...................................... 64
8. Glossary 66
1. Introduction
Smartpack controllers are powerful and cost-effective modules, developed for monitoring
and controlling a wide range of Eltek ’s DC power supply systems, such as Powerpack,
Flatpack2 and Minipack DC power systems.
Flatpack2
CAN Bus rectifiers
LVLD
Telecom
equipment
AC mains
supply
AC Fuses, selector
external Load Fuses
(230VAC or & MCBs
400VAC Symmetry LVBD
Alarm & DC
Temp. Sensor distribution
AC Supply DC Supply
(Single- or (24V, 48V)
three-phase) Battery string #1 Battery
Fuses
2. Control Units
The control system — in Eltek DC power systems — consists of control units or hardware
devices connected to the system’s CAN bus. Several types of control units may be
connected, such as:
Smartpack controllers, see page 9
Smartnode control units, see page 51
Battery Monitors, see page 52
Load Monitors, see page 53
I/O Monitors, see page 54
Mains Monitors
CAN Power Unit, see page 55
Other CAN nodes
CAN bus
The Smartpack-based DC power systems utilize the CAN 1 bus a digital interface
architecture that supports a dedicated communication channel between the control units
and each of the rectifiers.
When a new Smartpack controller is inserted in an existing system, the controller will
recalculate the number of connected rectifiers, reassigning them with the same ID
numbers as they already have in memory.
1
Control Area Network. Serial protocol utilised for communication between Eltek ’s
rectifiers and controllers
Number of nodes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 <-- ID #
Mains Monitor nodes 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 <-- ID #
ID numbers in red are not available due to software constraints.
** Only 4 of the 8 mounted DIP switches may be used (max. 14 Load Monitors may be connected).
The table below shows examples of the DIP switch position on Smartpack controllers,
Smartnode control units and other CAN bus nodes:
Smartpack ID DIP Switch Position Smartnode ID DIP Switch Position
Controller # 1 -- 2 -- 3 -- 4 Control Unit # 1 -- 2 -- 3 -- 4
(Master) Controller 1 1 OFF--OFF--OFF--OFF Smartnode 1 17 OFF--OFF--OFF--OFF
(Slave) Controller 2 2 ON--OFF--OFF--OFF Smartnode 2 18 ON--OFF--OFF--OFF
(Slave) Controller 3 3 OFF-- ON--OFF--OFF Smartnode 3 19 OFF-- ON--OFF--OFF
(Slave) Controller 4 4 ON-- ON--OFF--OFF Smartnode 4 20 ON-- ON--OFF--OFF
(Slave) Controller 5 5 OFF--OFF-- ON--OFF Smartnode 5 21 OFF--OFF-- ON--OFF
(Slave) Controller 6 6 ON--OFF-- ON--OFF Smartnode 6 22 ON--OFF-- ON--OFF
(Slave) Controller 7 7 OFF-- ON-- ON--OFF Smartnode 7 23 OFF-- ON-- ON--OFF
(Slave) Controller 8 8 ON-- ON-- ON--OFF Smartnode 8 24 ON-- ON-- ON--OFF
(Slave) Controller 9 9 OFF--OFF--OFF-- ON Smartnode 9 25 OFF--OFF--OFF-- ON
(Slave) Controller 10 10 ON --OFF--OFF-- ON Smartnode 10 26 ON --OFF--OFF-- ON
(Slave) Controller 11 11 OFF-- ON --OFF-- ON Smartnode 11 27 OFF-- ON --OFF-- ON
(Slave) Controller 12 12 ON -- ON --OFF-- ON Smartnode 12 28 ON -- ON --OFF-- ON
(Slave) Controller 13 13 OFF--OFF-- ON -- ON Smartnode 13 29 OFF--OFF-- ON -- ON
(Slave) Controller 14 14 ON --OFF-- ON -- ON Smartnode 14 30 ON --OFF-- ON -- ON
Note that the controller’s ID # corresponds to the DIP switch’s Note that the unit’s ID # corresponds to the DIP switch’s
binary value plus 1. binary value plus 17.
The example in Figure 3 shows a Flatpack2 DC power system expanded with a slave
controller to implement additional digital inputs, relay outputs or similar functionality.
Slave controller
DIP switch
configuration
Master controller
DIP switch configuration
Alarm Outputs
NC-C-NO
Alarm Outputs
NC-C-NO Figure 3
Digital Inputs Digital Inputs A Flatpack2 DC power system
ID <2>
(Switch #1 ON, the
expanded with two controllers
ID <1> rest OFF)
(All switches OFF)
1 Smartpack controller 2 Smartpack controller
Master Slave 1 120
End-of-Line
End-of-Line Resistor
Resistor
120
01 02 3 4 n n+1 n+2 m
Flatpack2
DC Power System
Figure 4
A Flatpack2 system expanded
USB A-B cable
(standard) with 3 CAN bus Nodes
1
Smartpack Controller 120
End-of-Line
CAN bus Resistor
(twisted-pair CAT5 cable) Flatpack2 Rectifiers Load Monitor
ID Number 01 02 n
120
33 81 49
End-of-Line
Battery Resistor
Monitor
Shunts
I/O Monitor
Current Monitoring
Sense Inputs
Battery string #1 Temp, Fan Speed Mon & Ctrl Fuses
Alarm Outputs NC-C-NO Fuse Monitoring
Flatpack2 Config. Inputs Configurable Inputs
DC Power System
Key Features
Front panel LCD and buttons for on-site service without PC.
USB- or RS-232 interface for PC connection locally or remote monitoring
and control via modem, Ethernet, web or SNMP.
Main program upgrade via USB port and the FWLoader application
6 user programmable relay outputs for traditional remote control
6 user programmable inputs for monitoring of other equipment on site
Battery monitoring and testing without site attendance
Temperature compensated charging for increased battery lifetime
Battery lifetime indication
Password protected operator access levels
Alarm/event log with time and date
Windows-based PC communication software
Block Diagram
The microprocessor is the heart of
the system and represents the All customer-specified functions,
intelligence in Smartpack controller. calibration and log data are stored in
The main program and dynamic Smartpack Controller EEPROM chips
data are stored in Flash memory
chips, easily upgraded via the USB Microprocessor EEPROM
FLASH & EEPROM Memory CAN port (2)
or CAN ports 256Kb 512Kb for communication with rectifiers and
DIP switches for other controllers on the CAN bus
configuring the controller’s DIP switch
CAN bus ID number CAN1 Power supply
Power Bus with regulated supply voltages
24 / 48 / 60VDC Input supply for internal and external use
Power supply Step Down
(plug-in PCB)
Flyback rectifier Reg. 12V
Inputs signals Step Down
(measurements) Reg.+5V
Output signals (control)
for system reference(1), for LVD latching relays (2)
battery current, battery &
load fuse fail (3) CON5
System Connections (internal)
Inputs signals USB 2.0 type B port (1)
(measurements) for battery serial communication interface with
symmetry (4), temperature CON4 USB PCs and computer devices
sense (1) Battery Connections Serial Bus
(internal) Output signals (control)
Inputs signals for Alarm relays (2)
(measurements) for con- CON1
figurable digital inputs (2) Alarm I/O Connections (customer)
(Plug-in PCB)
Inputs signals CON3
(measurements) for battery Battery Connections (internal) (Plug-in PCB)
symmetry (4), temperature
sense (1), battery current
(1), battery fuse fail (1)
CON2 Output signals (control)
Inputs signals Alarm I/O Connections (customer)
(measurements) for con- for Alarm relays (4)
figurable digital inputs (4)
Figure 5 Block diagram of the Smartpack Battery Extended controller showing the module’s
main functions
Typical Applications
The Smartpack controller employs CAN bus communication with the rectifiers in the
Smartpack-based DC power system and other bus-connected Smartpack control units
in the system thus enabling flexible expansion of system functionality and number of
measuring points. System components can be set up and upgraded to meet the demand
of any tailor-made power solution.
The Smartpack controller’s system cable connections are located on the controller’s rear
panel. These connections are used for monitoring and controlling the system, the
batteries, alarm relays and status of external equipment.
Smartpack
controller
CON4
15 pins D-Sub (male)
FUNCTION SIGNAL PIN-OUT 3 +
Batt. Symmetry 5
Batt Sym 5 1 1
Temp Sense 2 2 6 + Batt. Symmetry 6
Batt Sym 5 + 3 Interface 5
1 5 Temp Sense 2 + 4 Cable 3 11 + Batt. Symmetry 7
Batt Sym 6 5 10
Batt Sym 6 + 6 15 + Batt. Symmetry 8
11 15 Batt Current 2 + 7 13
CON3 Batt Current 2 8 4 + Temp. Sense 2
(male; blue) NC 9 2
Batt Sym 7 10 7 + Batt Current 2
Batt Sym 7 + 11 15-pins 8
Batt Fuse Fail 2 12 D-Sub 14 + Batt Fuse Fail 2
Batt Sym 8 13 female 12
Ext. Battery Batt Fuse Fail 2 + 14
(Internal
Connections Batt Sym 8 + 15
Connections)
In
Figure 8 Overview of internal system and battery connections
Smartpack
controller CON1
10 pins Connector (male) 2 + Input Circuit 1
Terminals
6 NO
Config. Input 2A 3 5 COM
Config. Input 2B + 4 Alarm Circuit 1
7 NC
2 10 Relay Output 1 COM 5 NO
9
CON1 Relay Output 1 NO 6 10-pins 8 COM
(male; green) Relay Output 1 NC 7 plug Alarm Circuit 2
10 NC
Relay Output 2 COM 8 female
Alarm I/O Relay Output 2 NO 9 (Customer
Relay Output 2 NC 10
Connections)
Connections
In Out
Smartpack CON2
controller
26 pins D-Sub (female)
FUNCTION SIGNAL PIN-OUT
Config. Input 5B + 1 21 +
Config. Input 5A 2 Input Circuit 3
Config. Input 6B + 3
20
19 + Input Circuit 4
Config. Input 6A 4
System Specific Interface Terminals
NC 5 10
1 + Input Circuit 5
Relay Output 3 NC 6
Relay Output 4 NC 7 2
Relay Output 5 8 3 + Input Circuit 6
19 26 NC Interface
Relay Output 6 9 4
NC Cable 2 15 NO
Config. Input 4A 10
NC 11 23 COM
1 9 Alarm Circuit 3
NC 12 6 NC
CON2 16 NO
NC 13
(female; green) NC 14 24 COM
Alarm Circuit 4
Relay Output 3 NO 15 26-pins 7 NC
D-Sub 17 NO
Relay Output 4 NO 16 COM
Relay Output 5 17 male 25
NO Alarm Circuit 5
8 NC
Relay Output 6 NO 18 NO
Config. Input 4B + 19 18
26 COM
Config. Input 3A 20 Alarm Circuit 6
Config. Input 3B + 21 9 NC
NC 22 (Customer
Relay Output 3 COM 23 Connections)
Relay Output 4 COM 24
Relay Output 5 COM 25 In Out
Ext. Alarm I/O
Relay Output 6 COM 26
Connections
Figure 9 Overview of customer connections alarm relay & digital input signals
Safety precautions
Get acquantied with the satety precautions on page 2, before installing or handling the
equipment.
CAUTION: Do not hand-carry the controller by its handles. Cables are plugged to the controller’s rear panel. Open the
handles before inserting the controller into the power shelf.
Device Mount blind panels in unused module locations.
hazard Electric
shock
LED indicators
The Smartpack controller has the following LED indications:
“Power” (green) indicates that the power supply is ON or OFF
Alarm (red) indicates an alarm situation (major alarm)
Warning (yellow) indicates an abnormal situation (minor alarm)
LCD Display
The graphic display is an important part of the power supply system’s user interface. The
display is in Status Mode (displays the system’s status) or in Menu Mode (displays the
menu structure).
Depending on the display’s mode, the upper line shows the output voltage or menu
options, while the lower line displays battery and load current, alarms, or information
about which key to press. See also chapter “Modes of Operation”, on page 16.
Front Keys
You can control the whole Smartpack-based DC power system via a network of software
menus accessed with the controller’s front keys.
Modes of Operation
The controller’s display is either in Status Mode or in Menu Mode.
Status Mode
When the front keys are not in operation, the display is in Status Mode. The following
information is then scrolled through the display:
Menu Mode
When the front keys are in operation, the controller’s display switches to Menu Mode and
the following information is scrolled through the display:
The upper line shows the name of the active menu or sub-menu
The lower line indicates which key to press
Notice that if no keys are pressed within 30 seconds, the display will automatically switch
from Menu Mode and to back to Status Mode.
User Options
When you “enter” Menu Mode, you access the User Options.
Level 2 Level 3
User menu <UserOption>
How to browse the display menus
AlarmReset
NomVolt
o Entering Menu Mode BoostVolt
The ”XvX” references, if any, on the right hand of the option, are not shown in the display. They only indicate the
LoBattMaj
Press on the key to change from VoltageInfo LoBattMin
Status Mode to Menu Mode HiBattMaj
HiBattMin
LVBD
LVLD 1.1
o Browsing “up” to a menu option DisplayMessages Message
firmware version (402073.009 XvX) the option was first implemented or updated.
Rectifier nn Mod.Current
previous menu option Mod.Serial #
Mod.InputVolt
- Often, when at the top option, also to Mod.Status 3v03
Mod.Temp
scroll out to the previous menu level Mod.OutputVolt
Mod.SW Ver
o Browsing “down” to a menu option DCDC24 nn 3v03
Module Info DCDC48 nn 3v03
- Press the key, to scroll down SolarCharger nn 3v03
within the same menu level, and find
NoOfPhases nn
menu options (functions or parameters) Mains Info MainsStatus
- Often, when at the lowest option, also MainsVoltage
to scroll out to the previous menu level Temp Level Info Level
NoOfString Nn
BattStringCurr
o Selecting a menu option BatteryInfo BattStringTemp
BattBlockVolt
- Press on the key to select the
displayed menu option or parameter Battery H-D-W-U 3v03
SolarCharger H-D-W-U 3v03
- Often, especially in the User Menu, Energy log Generator H-D-W-U 3v03
also to scroll out to the previous menu Rectifier H-D-W-U 3v03
level Load H-D-W-U 3v03
LoadMonitor Info Unit&Input ↑↓ V-A-W-Total 3v03
For description of the User menu options, read chapter “Functionality Description” page
57. Also, refer to the PowerSuite or WebPower Online Help System.
Service Options
When you enter Menu Mode, you access the User Options. You may then scroll down to
the password protected Service Options.
The Service Option’s password is factory-programmed to <0003>. We strongly
recommend that this password is changed as soon as the system is installed
Level 2 Level 3
Service menu <ServiceOption>
Change Language English 2v0
NomVolt
BoostVolt
LoBattMaj
VoltAdjustment LoBattMin
HiBattMaj
How to browse the display menus HiBattMin
The ”XvX” references, if any, on the right hand of the option, are not shown in the display. They only indicate
LVBD
o Entering Menu Mode VoltCalibration
LVLD 1.1
VoltCal
Press on the key to change from ChangePassword Password
Firmware 402073.009 3v04 Smartpack, Distributed
SetManBoostTime
Status Mode to Menu Mode Start/StopBoost
Auto Boost Config. Enable/Disable & Threshold
Nxt Test DateTime Date Time
the firmware version (402073.009 XvX) the option was first implemented or updated.
End Volt
o Browsing “up” to a menu option Batt Test Setup MaxTestDur
Test Int
or level Guard Time
Start/Stop Test
- Press the key to scroll up to the RemoveUnit(s) Rem (Reset) 3v03
previous menu option Rectifier ON/OFF** 3v03
- Often, when at the top option, also to Rectifier Setup System ON/OFF** 3v03
RectWalkInTime Short/Long 3v03
scroll out to the previous menu level
Enable/Disable
o Browsing “down” to a menu option Charge Curr Lim. MainsFeed 3v03
GenFeed 3v03
- Press the key, to scroll down
within the same menu level, and find NumOfString
Battery Setup CellCap Ah nn
menu options (functions or parameters) BatteryTempSet #,Enable/Disable,Alarms,Calib 3v03
For description of the Service menu options, refer to the PowerSuite or WebPower Online
Help System.
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You can get a copy of the FWLoader progam by contacting Eltek ’s Service Dep.
“Update” button
(Downloads the firmware file to the
Controller’s IP Address “Reboot when
Compack controller with IP address
<169.254.52.133>)
(169.254.52.133)
completed” button
Controller’s Device Name
(The “Eltek Network Utility” program. Example of Compack controller’s data)
While the firmware is downloaded to the controller, the utility program displays a
progress bar.
Once the firmware has loaded, the controller must restart. It will restart automatically,
because you left the “Reboot when complete” check box checked (marked).
Rectifier Specifications
o Available information about each rectifier, e.g. serial
o number, version, internal temperature Input Voltage 24/48/60 VDC 24/48/60 V
o Individual Rectifier Current Measurement nominal system voltages nominal
o Individual Rectifier Input Voltage Dimensions 109 x 44 (1U) x 140mm 109 x 44 (
o Efficiency Management (WxHxD) 4.3 x 1.7 x 5.5” 4.3 x 1.7 x
Controller Options
The Smartpack is a scalable controller with modular design. It can be optimized for
different requirements by means of plug-in-kits. Various Smartpack controller options are
available offering remote control management via modem, Web, e-mail and SNMP.
The Smartpack controller – in standard option, Art 242100.110 – allows local monitoring
and control via the module’s front keys, LED lamps, LCD display and via a PC connected
to the USB port.
The controller’s functionality can be expanded by connecting several Smartpack
controllers to the CAN bus (distributed DC power system). See Figure 3, page 8.
For more detailed description of connectors, see Figure 7, page 10.
Front View
USB port
Rear View System Connections
Battery Connections
Figure 15 The Smartpack controller Basic Slave. Front and rear connections
The Smartpack controller Basic Slave, Art 242100.000, is a cost-effective module
equipped with the same I/O connections and functionality as the Smartpack’s Standard
option, Art. 242100.110.
The only difference between the Smartpack’s Standard and Basic Slave options is that
the latter lacks LCD display, front keys and internal power supply.
The power system’s Smartpack master controller supplies the Basic Slave modules with
power via the CAN bus, and a maximum of two Basic Slave modules may be connected
to the bus.
Both the master and the Basic Slave modules must run firmware 402073.009, version
2.0 or higher.
For information about connecting several Smartpack controllers to the CAN bus
(distributed DC power system), take a look at Figure 3, page 8. For more detailed
description of connectors, see Figure 7, page 10.
Figure 18 The Smartpack controller, RS232 option, front. Front and rear connections
The Smartpack’s Standard and front-access RS232 options offer otherwise the same
functionality.
Figure 19 The Smartpack controller, RS232 option, rear. Front and rear connections
The Smartpack’s Standard and rear-access RS232 options offer otherwise the same
functionality, except for the Battery Connections on CON3, which are replaced by the
RS232 plug-in-kit.
Thus the rear-access RS232 module option supports fewer battery connections – seven
battery monitoring input circuits less. See Figure 8, page 11.
Figure 21 Example of controller’s access via LAN and via a stand-alone computer
WebPower
Configuration via
web browser
Server
Compack
controller Ethernet Local Area Network
(LAN)
Requirements
Computer correctly configured and connected to the LAN
Standard Ethernet cable (straight through cable),
to connect the controller to the LAN
“Eltek Network Utility” program,
that you can download with the controller’s firmware from www.eltek.com
Contact your LAN administrator, if your computer has difficulties accessing the network.
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The graphics show Compack controllers, but applies also to Smartpack controllers
In Short
To get access to the controller via your LAN networked computer, just connect the
controller to the LAN, which will automatically assign an IP address to the controller.
Using the “Eltek Network Utility” program, identify the controller, access it via your Web
browser and change the controller’s LAN device name, to facilitate later identification.
The “Controller Access — Via Ethernet LAN” procedure involves following steps (as
described in more detail in the next chapter):
1. Start the “Eltek Network Utility” program
2. Connect the controller to the LAN
3. Identify the controller in the “Eltek Network Utility” program
4. Access the controller’s configuration pages in your Web browser
5. Log in with the <admin> account
6. Change the controller’s Device Name
For acronym descriptions, refer to chapter “Glossary”, page 66 (rear cover page).
Read also chapter “Controller’s Default Networking Data”, page 25.
More Detailed
Carry out the following steps to access the controller via the Ethernet LAN:
The controller automatically obtains an IP address from the LAN server, as the
controller’s DHCP protocol is enabled from factory.
Note that it can take up to 1 minute before the connected controller (Compack or
Smartpack) is displayed in the utility program.
(Example of Compack
controller’s data) DHPC obtained IP Address
(172.16.5.221)
Note that the Web browser must have the Pop-ups function enabled, as the
configuration web pages employs Java script navigation.
Read chapter “How To Enable Pop-ups in the browser — Internet Explorer”, page 33.
For security reasons, it is advisable to change the default passwords with your own
passwords.
Read chapter “How to Change WebPower’s Default Log in Passwords”, page 34.
Read chapter “How To Change the Controller’s Device Name”, page 37.
Now the Eltek Network Utility window will display the new device name.
Compack
configuration
(Via Web browser)
Ethernet cable
Compack (Standard straight
controller through cable
OR crossover cable)
Requirements
Computer equipped with a standard Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) with
RJ-45 socket. Wireless NICs may not be used to access the controller.
The NIC’s necessary network components have to be correctly installed, specially
the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Also, the DHCP function must be enabled.
Ethernet cable to connect the controller to the LAN
(straight-through** or crossover cable, as the controller’s port implements
HP Auto MDI/MDI-X detection and correction)
**NOTICE: You need an Ethernet crossover cable, if the controller is a Smartpack with hardware version 1.x (SB70) or previous.
Network components are software clients, services and protocols that the NIC uses to
communicate with servers in the network.
Contact your IT Department, if your computer has difficulties while installing or
configuring the network card. Also, read chapter “How To Check the Status of your LAN
Network Card (NIC)”, page 38.
4
The graphics show Compack controllers, but applies also to Smartpack controllers
In Short
To get access to the controller via a stand-alone computer, just connect the controller
directly to the computer’s NIC, using a standard Ethernet straight-through** or
crossover cable.
The controller and the computer will assign themselves a random IP address. E.g. the
controller may get <0.0.0.1> and the computer <169.254.52.132>.
For the computer to be able to access the controller, both devices need to have different
IP addresses, but in the same range. As the computer’s NIC IP address is now e.g.
<169.254.52.132>, so reconfiguring the controller’s IP address from e.g. <0.0.0.1> to
e.g. <169.254.52.133> will enable them to “talk” to each other.
Then, access the controller via your Web browser, and change its LAN device name, to
facilitate later identification.
The “Controller Access — Via Stand-alone PC” procedure involves following steps (as
described in more detail in the next chapter):
1. Start the “Eltek Network Utility” program
2. Connect the computer to the controller and check its MAC address
3. Find the NIC’s IP address and subnet mask used by the computer
4. Change the controller’s IP address to the same range as the computer’s
5. Access the controller’s configuration pages in your Web browser
6. Log in with the <admin> account,
7. Change the controller’s Device Name
**NOTICE: You need an Ethernet crossover cable, if the controller is a Smartpack with hardware version 1.x (SB70) or previous.
For acronym descriptions, refer to chapter “Glossary”, page 66 (rear cover page).
Read also chapter “Controller’s Default Networking Data”, page 25.
More Detailed
Carry out the following steps to access the controller via a stand-alone computer:
Notice that if the computer has installed wireless Ethernet Network Interface Cards,
they should not be active; otherwise the Eltek Network Utility may display LAN
devices accessed wireless.
2. Connect the computer to the controller and check its MAC address
plugging one end of the Ethernet cable to the controller’s RJ-45 socket on its top, and
the other end to the computer’s NIC.
The controller automatically generates an IP address, e.g. <0.0.0.1>, and the Eltek
Network Utility displays the controller as a connected LAN device (may take up to 1
minute to display).
Notice that the displayed IP address may differ from above, if a Static IP address has
been previously enabled and stored in the controller.
Check that the displayed MAC address corresponds to the MAC address label on the
controller.
(Example of Compack
controller’s data) DHPC generated IP Address
(0.0.0.1)
3. Find the NIC’s IP address and subnet mask used by the computer by,
— Opening the computer’s Network Connections window
— Selecting the actual network card (NIC) and
— Making a note of the IP address and Subnet mask displayed in the Details panel,
on the left side of the window.
E.g. IP address: <169.254.52.132>, Subnet mask: <255.255.0.0>
Read chapter “How To Check the Status of your LAN Network Card (NIC)”, page 38.
Notice that you can also get this information by opening a DOS window and running
the command “IPCONFIG”.
4. Change the controller’s IP address to the same range as the computer’s by,
— Selecting the controller in the Eltek Network Utility window
— Clicking on the Configuration button, to open the “IPSetup Configuration” window
— Changing the IP address from, e.g. <0.0.0.1> to e.g. <169.254.52.133>
— Changing the Network Mask from, e.g. <0.0.0.0> to e.g. <255.255.0.0>
— and clicking on the “Enable Static IP” button
Now the controller’s and the computer’s IP addresses and Subnet masks are in the
same range and both devices can “talk” to each other.
Computer’s: <169.254.52.132> <255.255.0.0>
Controller’s: <169.254.52.133> <255.255.0.0>
(Example of Compack
Configuration button controller’s data)
Note that the Web browser must have the Pop-ups function enabled, as the
configuration web pages employs Java script navigation.
Read chapter “How To Enable Pop-ups in the browser — Internet Explorer”, page 33.
For security reasons, it is advisable to change the default passwords with your own
passwords.
Read chapter “How to Change WebPower’s Default Log in Passwords”, page 34.
Read chapter “How To Change the Controller’s Device Name”, page 37.
Now the Eltek Network Utility window will display the new device name.
TIPS:
If later you connect your computer’s NIC (while DHCP is enabled) to a LAN, the network
server will automatically assign a new IP address to your NIC, so that your computer
may access the LAN.
It may take up 1 or 2 minutes, but you can select the command “Repair this connection”
— in the computer’s Network Connections window — and Windows will right away
automatically assign the new IP address.
Read chapter “How To Check the Status of your LAN Network Card (NIC)”, page 38.
How Tos
This chapter describes the steps required to perform certain useful tasks, such as:
How To Enable Pop-ups in the browser — Internet Explorer
How to Change WebPower’s Default Log in Passwords
How To Change the Controller’s Device Name
How To Check the Status of your LAN Network Card (NIC)
Controller’s IP address
Information Bar
(Pop-up blocked…)
Controller’s IP
address
(Example)
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The graphics show Compack controllers, but applies also to Smartpack controllers
Controller’s IP address
(Browser’s address line)
“Enter” link
Note that the Web browser must have the Pop-ups function enabled, as the configuration
web pages employs Java script navigation.
Read chapter “How To Enable Pop-ups in the browser — Internet Explorer”, page 33.
— Clicking in the “Current User Name” field (3), and typing the login account’s new user
name
— Selecting the Access Level for the login account; e.g. the “administrator/factory” (4)
— Clicking in the Password fields (5), and typing
the login account’s current password (case sensitive) and twice the password you want
to change to
— Then clicking on the “Save” button (6), to activate the new password
Access Level 3
radio buttons
4
System
Configuration
5
1
6
Note that the Web browser must have the Pop-ups function enabled, as the
configuration web pages employs Java script navigation.
Read chapter “How To Enable Pop-ups in the browser — Internet Explorer”, page 33.
3. Change the controller’s Device Name by,
— Clicking on “Network Config” button, in the Power Explorer’s toolbar
— Clicking on the “TCP/IP” tab
— Clicking in the Device Name field and entering the Device Name that describes your
power system, e.g. “Micropack System, EV Engine Room, Oslo”
— Then clicking on the “Save” button, to active the controller’s new device name
TCP/IP tab
Save button
(Example of controller’s
configuration pages)
Now the Eltek Network Utility window will display the new device name.
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The graphics show Compack controllers, but applies also to Smartpack controllers
Start button
(Example)
OR
If this command is not displayed in the computer’s “Start” menu,
2. Find the NIC’s IP address and subnet mask used by the computer by,—
— Selecting the actual network card (NIC),
e.g. “Local Area Connection 3”
— Making a note of the IP address and Subnet mask displayed in the Details panel, on
the left side of the window.
E.g. IP address: <172.16.5.192>, Subnet mask: <255.255.252.0>
(Example)
“Details” pane, showing IP address, etc
(If this pane is not displayed, click on the “Folders” button, on the
toolbar, to display it)
System Configuration
(Via PowerSuite)
Ethernet LAN
(UDP Tunnelling)
Figure 24 Power system configuration via Web browser, PowerSuite and NMS.
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The graphics show Compack controllers, but applies also to Smartpack controllers
System Configuration
(Via Web browser)
Server
Compack
controller Ethernet Local Area Network
(LAN)
System Configuration
(Via PowerSuite)
Server
Compack
controller Ethernet Local Area Network
(UDP Tunnelling)
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The graphics show Compack controllers, but applies also to Smartpack controllers
In Short
To use PowerSuite to configure the power system via an Ethernet LAN connection, just
connect the controller to the LAN. Using the “Eltek Network Utility” program, identify the
controller and make a note of its IP address. Start PowerSuite in your LAN connected
computer, click on the “Connect” button and in the Site Manager dialog box create a new
Network site with the controller’s IP address.
The “Configuration — via PowerSuite Application” procedure involves following steps (as
described in more detail in the next chapter):
1. Start the “Eltek Network Utility” program
2. Connect the controller to the LAN
3. Identify the controller in the “Eltek Network Utility” program
4. Start the PowerSuite application in your computer (connected to the LAN)
5. In PowerSuite’s Site Manager, create a new Network site for the controller
For more detailed description of configuration options and other advanced networking
services implemented by the controller, click any time on the PowerSuite’s Help buttons
to browse and search through PowerSuite Online Help. Also, refer to WebPower Online
Help.
For acronym descriptions, refer to chapter “Glossary”, page 66 (rear cover page).
More Detailed
Carry out the following steps to use PowerSuite via an Ethernet LAN connection:
The controller automatically obtains an IP address from the LAN server, as the
controller’s DHCP protocol is enabled from factory.
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The graphics show Compack controllers, but applies also to Smartpack controllers
Notice that it can take up to 1 minute before the connected controller is displayed in the
utility program.
Your Controller’s MAC Address Controller’s Device Name and
(00-0A-19-C0-00-91) firmware revision
(Example of Compack
controller’s data) DHPC obtained IP Address
(172.16.5.75)
OR
— Clicking on the PowerSuite icon on your computer’s desktop
5. Create and save a new Network Site for the controller by,
Carrying out the following:
— Click on the “Connect” button, on the PowerSuite toolbar
— Click on the “Network” tree option on the Site Manager dialog box
— Click on the Add Site icon (green +)
— Edit the “Description” field.
E.g. enter the controller’s Device Name “Micropack System, EV Engine Room, Oslo”
— Edit the “Control Unit IP Address” field, and enter the controller’s IP address:
e.g. “172.16.5.75”. Do not change the Port# fields!
“Connect” button
(PowerSuite’s toolbar) “Site Manager” dialog box
Description field
Add Site icon
(Green + icon) Control Unit IP Address field
(172.16.5.75)
Create Shortcut icon
(PowerSuite icon)
Port# fields
Network tree option (Do not change)
Connect button
PowerSuite will then connect to the controller on the LAN with IP address “172.16.5.75”.
You can any time click on the dialog box’s Help button for additional description.
Description field
Connect button
Server
Compack
controller Ethernet Local Area Network
(Network Management System)
For acronym descriptions, refer to chapter “Glossary”, page 66 (rear cover page).
Requirements
Computer correctly configured, connected to the LAN and with access to the NMS
Standard Ethernet cable (straight through cable),
to connect the controller to the LAN
Eltek ’s specific SNMP MIB files (Management Information Base)
Contact your IT Department, if your computer has difficulties while installing the MIB files
or accessing the SNMP agent (Simple Network Management Protocol).
In Short
The Compack and Smartpack controllers implement an SNMP agent which interfaces with
the Network Management System (NMS), enabling remote monitoring via the standard
SNMP messaging commands SET, GET and TRAP.
The SNMP agent is compatible with all major NMS on Ethernet, such as “HP Open View”,
“Sun NetManager”, etc.
The SNMP agent responds to SNMP’s GET and SET commands, and forwards TRAPs to
designated recipients when critical conditions occur to the DC power system, as
configured in the controller.
The GET commands provide the NMS with remote monitoring status — e.g. Battery
status, etc. — of the power system.
The SET commands enable the NMS to remote control the power system, e.g. changing
the output voltage.
The TRAP commands are unsolicited alarm messages that the power system sends to the
NMS, when critical situations occur.
You can regard SNMP agents (network devices) that send TRAPs as “clients”, and
network devices that receive TRAPs and poll devices (issue GETs and SETs) as “servers”.
The “Monitoring — via Network Management System” procedure involves following steps
(as described in more detail in the next chapter):
NMS configuration:
(Refer to the NMS manuals for accurate instructions)
1. Compile the Eltek ’s device specific MIB files into the NMS database
(Read chapter “About Eltek ’s SNMP MIB Files”, page 49)
For acronym descriptions, refer to chapter “Glossary”, page 66 (rear cover page).
Note that the Web browser must have the Pop-ups function enabled, as the
configuration web pages employs Java script navigation.
Read chapter “How To Enable Pop-ups in the browser — Internet Explorer”, page 33.
“Trap Community
Strings” fields
(A password for each of the
IP addresses)
“Heartbeat…” field
(How often a “control” message is sent)
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Community Strings or passwords can be max 19 characters long. Valid characters are
A-Z, a-z, 0-9 and special characters ~@#%^&_-+=:,. Do not use any other characters.
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Community Strings or passwords can be max 19 characters long. Valid characters are
A-Z, a-z, 0-9 and special characters ~@#%^&_-+=:,. Do not use any other characters.
Following table is an overview of some of the Eltek SNMP MIB files, their MIB file type
and the equipment they describe:
MIB File Type MIB File Name Described Eltek Equipment
Root Eltek_Root.MIB Top file for all Eltek Branch SNMP MIB files in the NMS
Branch EltekDistributedPowerPlantV2_branch9.MIB Smartpack controller with embedded WebPower with firmware version 4.0
Branch EltekDistributedPowerPlantV3_branch9.MIB Smartpack controller with embedded WebPower with firmware version 4.1 and 4.2
Branch EltekDistributedPowerPlantV4_branch9.MIB Smartpack controller with embedded WebPower with firmware version 4.3, and
Compack controller with firmware version 1.0
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You can visit www.eltek.com to download Eltek ’s device specific MIB files, or contact
Eltek ’s Service Dep.
Selected Object
(“batteryBreakerStatus”)
Key Features
The CAN Bus Nodes have a rugged sealed-plastic design, with DIN-rail or Velcro tabs as
standard mounting options.
When the CAN bus address is configured and the unit connected to the bus, it will
automatically communicate with the Smartpack controller (“plug and play”).
Battery Monitor
The Battery Monitor CAN Bus Node enables you to decentralize and increase the number
of battery symmetry measurements in your Smartpack based DC power supply system.
Also, it monitors the battery compartment temperature – using the built-in sensor – the
battery fuse – with a fuse monitoring input – and the battery current – via a current
sense input.
Warning
Alarm LED Lamp (yellow)
LED Lamp (red)
CAN port 1&2
Electrically identical Pin 8 Power
LED Lamp (green)
Pin 1
Battery Monitor
Battery Monitor
DIP switches
CAN ID address Monitor Inputs
Terminal Block
DIP switch #1
Figure 30 Location of terminals, DIP switches, CAN ports and LED indicators in the
Battery Monitor
Battery Monitor
Inputs o 4x Symmetry Voltage
o 1x Configurable (Fuse failure)
o 1x Current sense
Accuracy based
o Voltage: 76mV
on resolution
o Current (200A): +/- 1A
(calibrated)
Figure 31 Technical Functionality o Symmetry measurement
Specification 2, 6, 12, 24, 30 or 36V
Battery Monitor and o Fuse failure
Connection Drawing NO, NC or Diode Matrix
o Current sense
For additional 50mV or 60mV shunt
o Temperature measurement
specifications, read chapter
Embedded in unit
“Technical Specifications —
SW Part number 402086.009
CAN Bus Nodes” on page
Max. CAN Power 90mA
56.
consumption
To next CAN bus
Batt. Symmetry 1 + 1
document 351507.033. Batt. Symmetry 2 + 2
Batt. Symmetry 3 + 3
Batt. Symmetry 4 + 4
Batt. Fuse + 5
batteries)
(From the
6
Or Batt. Current + 7
RJ45 CAN bus 8
termination plug,
if the Battery 2
(From the current shunt)
Built-in Battery
Temperature Sensor
Load Monitor
The Load Monitor CAN Bus Node enables you to decentralize and increase the number of
input fuse monitoring and current sense signals in your Smartpack based DC power
supply system. The fuse monitoring inputs are suitable for monitoring a wide range of
breakers in both positive and negative DC distributions.
Alarm
LED Lamp (red)
DIP switches
CAN ID address Warning
LED Lamp (yellow) Screw head DIN Rail
DIP switch #1 mounting slot (2x) mounting
(Head’s diameter >5 mm clips
Power and <8 mm)
LED Lamp (green)
CAN port 1&2
Electrically identical
Load Monitor
Load Monitor
Figure 32 Location of terminals, DIP switches, CAN ports and LED indicators in the
Load Monitor
X:*
Config. Input 1 – Input Circuit 1
+
Figure 33 Technical Specification
RJ45, 8 pins +
To next
CAN bus node
(calibrated) 4
Or
I/O Monitor
The I/O Monitor CAN Bus Node enables you to decentralize and increase the number of
input monitoring and output controlling signals in your Smartpack based DC power
supply system. Also, it monitors and controls the compartment temperature inside fan-
cooled outdoor cabinets. Alarm
DIP switches LED Lamp (red)
Screw head DIN Rail CAN ID address
mounting slot (2x) mounting Warning
(Head’s diameter >5 mm clips DIP switch #1 LED Lamp (yellow)
and <8 mm)
Power
CAN port 1&2 LED Lamp (green)
Electrically identical
I/O Monitor
I/O Monitor
Figure 34 Location of terminals, DIP switches, CAN ports and LED indicators in the I/O
Monitor
Read also the “Installation Guide I/O Monitor CAN Node”, document 351503.033.
X:*
Config. Input – Input Circuit 1
1
+
Programmable Inputs
–
Relay 4 NO
(5-8 always
OFF) C Alarm Circuit 4
NC
Relay 5 NO
C Alarm Circuit 5
NC
Relay 6 NO
C Alarm Circuit 6
NC
– (To be shorted)
Not in use
+
Temperature
X:*** Sensor 1
1
Inputs & Outputs
Temperature Sense 1 +
2
Figure 36 Connection
Fan Control
3 Temperature
Temperature Sense 2 +
Drawing I/O Monitor
Sensor 2
4
Tachometer Input 1 5
external fans
(To and from
Fan Speed Monitor 1
Tachometer Input 2 6 Fan Speed Monitor 2
Speed Control Output 1 7
Fan Speed Control 1
Speed Control Output 2 8 Fan Speed Control 2
2
(Customer Connections) 1.5 mm , max.
wire section
Out In
CAN Power Unit
CAN Power Unit
All CAN bus nodes are powered by the
Input 20-75Vdc
distributed power supplied on the CAN Screw terminals
bus. +/-15V, 500mA
Outputs
Dual RJ45 connector
If the CAN bus needs to be isolated, or
additional CAN bus power is needed, the Functionality o Isolates the power distributed on
the CAN bus
CAN Power Unit can be connected to o Increase the maximum number of
supplement the available power. CAN nodes in system
For additional specifications, read chapter Note: 500mA is supplied per Smartpack
“Technical Specifications — CAN Bus
Nodes” on page 56.
CAN Nodes
Max. nodes 14 units of same type can be added a single CAN bus
Mounting Slotted groove for post mounting or DIN rail
Visual Indication 3xLED (1xLED CAN Power)
o GREEN: Power
o YELLOW: Warning
o RED: Alarm (Flashing LED: insufficient power)
SW Upload tools FWLoader v3.25 or newer and IXXAT USB-to-CAN Converter (p/n: 208565)
Casing material Plastic - V0 rated / Steel (CAN Power)
Operating temp -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F) Storage temp -40 to 85°C (-40 to
185°F)
Applicable Standards
Electrical safety IEC 60950-1
UL 60950-1
CSA C22.2
EMC IEC 61000-6-1
IEC 61000-6-2
IEC 61000-6-3 /A1
IEC 61000-6-4
ETSI EN 300 386 v1.3.3
FCC Part 15B Subpart 109
Environment 2002/95/EC (RoHS) & 2002/96/EC (WEEE)
ETS 300 019-2-1 Class 1.2
ETS 300 019-2-2 Class 2.3
ETS 300 019-2-3 Class 3.2
7. Functionality Description
In this chapter you can find detailed description of the User menu options, and helpful
information about expressions, technical terms and functions used in Smartpack-based
DC power systems.
For description of the Service menu options, refer to the PowerSuite online Help system.
Option Description
NomVolt Nominal output voltage
BoostVolt Battery boost-charging voltage
LoBattMaj Voltage limit for Low Battery Major Alarm
VoltageInfo LoBattMin Voltage limit for Low Battery Minor Alarm
HiBattMaj Voltage limit for High Battery Major Alarm
HiBattMin Voltage limit for High Battery Minor Alarm
LVBD Voltage limit for Low Voltage Battery Disconnect
LVLD 1.1 Voltage limit for Low Voltage Load Disconnect
Option Description
Module Current Number of rectifiers connected and rectifiers’ current
Module Serial# Rectifiers’ ID and serial number
Module InputVolt Rectifiers’ input voltage
Rectifier nn Module Status Rectifiers’ status
Module Info Module Temp Rectifiers’ temperature
Module OutputVolt Rectifiers’ output voltage
Module SW Ver Rectifiers’ firmware version
SolarCharger nn (above options) Number of solar charger modules and similar data
DCDC48 nn (above options) Number of 48V DCDC converters and similar data
DCDC24 nn (above options) Number of 24V DCDC converters and similar data
While the controller is accessing information from a specific module, the green LED on
the module’s front panel flashes.
The Smartpack controller sends out status messages every 200ms to all the modules
connected to the CAN bus, such as:
o The Smartpack controller’s status
o Current Limit Reference
o Measured Output Voltage
o Reference Output Voltage
o Over-voltage Protection Reference
o Etc.
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The main program (firmware) is stored in flash memory chips.
Plug-and-Play Rectifier
When a rectifier is hot plugged in a power shelf for the first time, the Smartpack
controller assigns the next available ID number to the rectifier, starting with “01”. This ID
number (or CAN bus address) and the rectifier’s serial number are stored in both
modules.
When a previously installed (hot plugged) rectifier is inserted in a power shelf, the
Smartpack controller “recognizes” the module, and assigns the same ID to the rectifier.
In other words, the controller and the rectifier “remember” the assigned ID and serial
numbers, even after removing and reinserting the rectifier in the shelf.
To achieve a more controlled ID assignment, you should always insert & hot-plug new
rectifiers in the indicated power shelf position, one module at a time, starting
with ID number 1, 2, 3 and so on. The sequence is indifferent after ID# 6. Read
chapter “Mains Phase Assignement versus Rectifier ID”, page 59.
The rectifiers’ power shelf positions vary with the type of AC mains and the type of power
shelves installed in your system. Refer to your system’s quick start guide and specific
documentation for more information.
Do not relocate already pre-installed rectifiers.
WARNING: To replace installed rectifiers with new ones, remove the installed rectifiers and wait for the controller to notify
communication error with the extracted rectifiers. Push the new rectifiers firmly inwards — one module at a time, allowing a 2s
delay — to plug them in the power shelf. Start with the shelf position with lowest ID number. Lock their handles.
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4AC Power Shelves (Single AC feed: 4 AC inputs per shelf, each feeding 1 rectifier).
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2AC Power Shelves (Dual AC feed: 2 AC inputs per shelf, each feeding 2 rectifiers).
ID#04, and then activate a rectifier reset, the Smartpack controller recalculates the
number of communicating rectifiers to only 9. At the same time the controller reassigns
rectifier with ID#10 to ID#04, thus filling the gap.
The table shows an example of values entered in the Battery Lifetime Temperature
monitor.
Temperature Range Time within Range
Range # Low Limit, °C High Limit, °C Hours
01 00 10 10
02 11 20 20
03 21 30 60
04 31 40 40
05 41 50 05
06 51 60 00
07 61 65 00
08 66 70 00
09 71 75 00
10 76 99 00
You can reset the values in the Battery Lifetime Temperature monitor either by selecting
“ServiceOption>BattLifeTime Rst”, via the Smartpack controller’s front keys, or using
PowerSuite.
Option Description
NoOfString Nn Number of battery strings
BatteryInfo BattStringCurr Each battery string’s current
BattStringTemp Temperature of each battery string
BattBlockVolt Voltage of each battery block
For battery terminology, refer to chapter “About Battery Banks, Strings and Blocks”,
page 61 and to the “Quick Start Guide Flatpack2 PS System”, Art. 356804.103.
Battery
String #2 Figure 37 Example of a 48V battery bank
(48V)
implemented with two 48V battery strings; each
string consists of four 12V battery blocks
Battery
48V Battery Bank String #1
(48V)
- + + + + + (0V)
Measuring from the mid-point of the battery
string to one end
o Double mid-point measurement method
Set all 4 switches
ON (down) Four measurement points per string
Measuring from the mid-point of the string
(Serial measurement) to both ends
+ (0V)
Figure 38 Example of terminal connection points for Symmetry Block, Mid-point and
Double Mid-point measurement methods in 48V systems
Symmetry 3
Symmetry 1
Symmetry 2
Symmetry 3
Symmetry 4
Battery String 3
Symmetry 2
+ + + + Battery String 2
Battery Symmetry 1
String 1
- + - + - + - + Battery String 1
—
- + - + - + - +
(-48V) Outer —
Terminal Block1 Block3 Block4
(-48V) Outer
Terminal Block1 Block3 Block4
+
Intercell Links 0V Outer +
Terminal Intercell Links 0V Outer
Terminal
Notice:
Always connect Battery Monitor with
ID#<33> to battery string 1 (lowest), with Notice:
ID#<34> to string 2, and so on. Always connect Battery Monitor with ID#<33> to battery strings 1 (lowest),
PowerSuite will then refer to the correct 2, 3 and 4. Then Battery Monitor with ID#<34> to string 5, 6, 7 and 8. And
battery string. so on. PowerSuite will then refer to the correct battery string.
The Energy Log functionality represents an efficient way of logging the power system’s
energy usage, (Wh).
The Smartpack controller measures almost continuously the energy delivered from the
system batteries, through the system load fuses and from the rectifiers, and the energy
supplied to the system by a connected AC generator or a solar charger.
For each of them, the controller stores the average energy provided during the last hour,
the energy used the last day and the last week and the total energy provided (used)
since system start.
The Smartpack controller stores the latest 52 calculations, which can be displayed by the
Energy Log.
Batteries Energy Log
Comment Calculation # Hour Wh Day kWh Week kWh
Latest calculation 1 50 2 25
Last but one calculation 2 60 4 30
3 40 1 10
51 20 3 12
Oldest calculation 52 55 2 15
The table above shows an example of Energy Log for the system batteries.
While the total energy provided (used) since system start is continuously updated, the
controller calculates the values for the average energy delivered or supplied every hour,
every day and every week. For example, the “Day kWh” value for the latest calculation
represents the average energy consumption for the latest 24 hours (calculations).
The Load Monitor Info functionality represents an efficient way of logging the energy
delivered (Wh) through each load fuse, when monitored with a Load Monitor CAN Bus
node (unit).
After selecting the node (unit) number and the input number used to monitor the output
fuse (or MCB), the Load Monitor Info command displays the latest output voltage, output
current and power delivered through the fuse. It also displays the total energy (Wh)
delivered through the fuse.
8. Glossary
Term Description 1v0_2009-03-31
Browser Short for Web browser, a software application used to locate and display Web pages. The two most
popular browsers are Microsoft Internet Explorer and Firefox. Both of these are graphical browsers,
meaning that they can display graphics as well as text. In addition, most modern browsers can present
multimedia information, including sound and video, though they require plug-ins for some formats.
CAN Bus Controller Area Network (CAN or CAN bus) is a serial protocol utilized for communication between
Eltek ’s rectifiers, controllers and other control units. The protocol is used in DC power systems that use
the Smartpack controller, the Compack controller and in Aeon systems.
The CAN bus standard was originally designed to allow microcontrollers and devices to communicate
with each other without a host computer.
The CAN specification defines the Data Link Layer, while ISO 11898 defines the Physical Layer.
The CAN bus is a 2-wire interface running over either a Shielded Twisted Pair (STP), Un-shielded
Twisted Pair (UTP), or Ribbon cable. Each node uses a Male 9-pin D connector.
Crossover cable An Ethernet crossover cable is a type of Ethernet cable used to connect computing devices together
directly where they would normally be connected via a network switch, hub or router, such as directly
connecting two personal computers via their network adapters.
The 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Ethernet standards use one wire pair for transmission in each direction.
The Tx+ line from each device connects to the tip conductor, and the Tx- line is connected to the ring.
This requires that the transmit pair of each device be connected to the receive pair of the device on the
other end. When a terminal device is connected to a switch or hub, this crossover is done internally in
the switch or hub. A standard straight through cable is used for this purpose where each pin of the
connector on one end is connected to the corresponding pin on the other connector.
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a network application protocol used by devices (DHCP
clients) to obtain configuration information for operation in an Internet Protocol network. This protocol
reduces system administration workload, allowing devices to be added to the network with little or no
manual intervention.
Eltek Network Simple Windows-based utility program (EVIPSetup.exe) that needs no software installation. It is used to
display the Smartpack and Compack controller’s network parameters, when connected to an Ethernet
Utility Program LAN. Also, it enables changing the controller’s IP address, configuring the controller via a standard Web
browser and upgrading the controller’s firmware.
Ethernet Local Area Network technology. Ethernet provides data transfer using a baseband (single-channel)
communication technique. Ethernet uses carrier sense multiple access collision detection (CSMA/CD)
that prevents network failures when two devices attempt to access the network at the same time. A
10/100 Ethernet port supports 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX.
EVIPSetup.exe See Eltek Network Utility Program
FTP Server Trivial File Transfer Protocol Server (TFTP). A host to provide services according to TFTP; a TCP/IP
standard protocol for file transfer with minimal capability and overhead depending on UDP for ts
datagram delivery service.
GUI Pronounced GOO-ee. Acronym for graphical user interface. A program interface that takes advantage of
the computer's graphics capabilities to make the program easier to use. Well-designed graphical user
interfaces can free the user from learning complex command languages. On the other hand, many users
find that they work more effectively with a command-driven interface, especially if they already know
the command language.
HUB A common connection point for devices in a network. Hubs are commonly used to connect segments of
a LAN. A hub contains multiple ports. When a packet arrives at one port, it is copied to the other ports
so that all segments of the LAN can see all packets.
I/O Short for Input /Output. The term I/O is used to describe any program, operation or device that
transfers data to or from a computer and to or from a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output
from one device and an input into another.
IP Address The Internet Protocol Address
IP version 4 addresses (IPv4) uses 32-bit (4-byte) addresses, which limits the address space to
4,294,967,296 possible unique addresses. However, IPv4 reserves some addresses for special purposes
such as private networks (~18 million addresses) or multicast addresses (~270 million addresses).
IPv4 addresses are usually represented in dot-decimal notation (four numbers, each ranging from 0 to
255, separated by dots, e.g. 208.77.188.166). Each part represents 8 bits of the address, and is
therefore called an octet.
LAN Local Area Network
A local area network is a computer network covering a small physical area, like a home, office, or small
group of buildings, such as a school, or an airport. Current LANs are most likely to be based on Ethernet
technology.
LVBD Low Voltage Battery Disconnect contactor.
System internal latching contactor that disconnects the battery bank from the load, when a certain
voltage limit is reached or other battery critical events occur.
MAC Address Media Access Control Address.
Every Ethernet network card has a unique 48-bit serial number called a MAC address, which is stored in
ROM carried on the card. Every computer on an Ethernet network must have a card with a unique MAC
address. Normally it is safe to assume that no two network cards will share the same address, because
card vendors purchase blocks of addresses from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
(IEEE) and assign a unique address to each card at the time of manufacture.
MIB Management Information Base, a database of objects that can be monitored by a network management
system. SNMP uses standardized MIB formats that allows any SNMP tools to monitor any device defined
by a MIB
Mini Hub A common connection point for devices in a network. Hubs are commonly used to connect segments of
a LAN. A hub contains multiple ports. When a packet arrives at one port, it is copied to the other ports
so that all segments of the LAN can see all packets