User's Guide: Smartpack2 Master Controller

User's Guide
Smartpack2 Master Controller
Monitoring and Control Units

Powerpack, Flatpack2 & Minipack
DC Power Supply Systems
.
350020.033
1 Introduction
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Safety Precautions
The equipment described in this guide must only be operated by Eltek Valere
personnel or by persons who have attended a suitable Eltek Valere training course
The equipment represents an energy hazard and failure to observe this could cause
terminal injury and invalidate our warranty
There are hazardous voltages inside the power system. As the modules incorporate
large charged capacitors, it is dangerous to work inside the system even if the
mains supply is disconnected
Products into which our components are incorporated have to comply with a
number of requirements. Installation is to be in accordance with the
recommendations herein
Please read the guide carefully before using the equipment
Part number for Smartpack2 Master Controller: 242100.500
350020.013 Issue 1.0, 2010 Jun

Published 2010-06-22
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2 User's Guide Smartpack2 Master Controller 350020.013, Issue 1.0, 2010 Jun
1 Introduction
Table of Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................................. 4
About this Guide................................................................................................4
System Diagram Flatpack2 Power System w/SP2 ....................................... 4
2. The Smartpack2 Master Controller ............................................ 5
Key Features .....................................................................................................5
Location of Connector, Communication Ports........................................... 6
Opening and Closing Smartpack2 Master Controller ............................................... 6
CAN Bus Termination .......................................................................................7
Front Panel Operation .................................................................................. 8
Graphical Display ..............................................................................................8
Front Keys .........................................................................................................8
Software Menus ................................................................................................9
Controller Access Via Stand-alone PC ................................................. 10
Technical Specifications ............................................................................ 11
Ordering Information ......................................................................................11
Firmware Upgrade Controller .................................................................... 12
Firmware Upgrade from the Smartpack2 Master ................................................... 12
Firmware Upgrade from a Computer ...................................................................... 13
3. About Power System Configuring ........................................... 14

System Status options ............................................................................................ 15
System Configuration options ................................................................................. 15
Alarm Configuration options ................................................................................... 15
Commands options ................................................................................................. 16
Logs and Reports options ....................................................................................... 17
Statistics options ..................................................................................................... 18
Commissioning options........................................................................................... 19
Up/Download options.............................................................................................. 19
Alarm Monitors ................................................................................................20
Types of Alarm Monitors ......................................................................................... 22
Typical Parameters for Alarm Monitors .................................................................. 23
Alarm Output Groups ......................................................................................25
Output Test Commands ..................................................................................28
Alarm Outputs Isolation (Output Blocked) ....................................................... 28
User's Guide Smartpack2 Master Controller 350020.013, Issue 1.0, 2010 Jun 3
1 Introduction
1. Introduction
The advanced Smartpack2 Master controllers are developed for Eltek Valeres Flatpack2
DC power systems that implement the Smartpack2-based distributed control system.
About this Guide

This booklet provides users of Smartpack2-based DC power systems with the required
information for operating the system using the Smartpack2 Masters front panel. The
booklet also describes the Smartpack2 Master controllers building blocks, external
connections and technical specifications.
Read also the generic and site specific documentation for your DC power system.
For detailed functionality description, browse and search through the Functionality
Description Help file (or 350020.073) or WebPower Online Help file.
System Diagram Flatpack2 Power System w/SP2

The generic Smartpack2 (SP2) distributed control system used in Flatpack2 PS systems
monitors and controls the whole system, and consists of the Smartpack2 Master
controller, the Smartpack2 Basic controller and the I/O Monitor2 CAN node.
The Smartpack2 Master serves as the local user interface between you and the system. The
Smartpack2 Basic monitors and controls the power systems internal wiring and supplies
the CAN bus with power. The I/O Monitor2 CAN node provides the system with input
monitoring and output controlling signals. The WebPower application enables system
configuration via a standard web browser.
WebPower
(web-based
user interface)
Internet Alarm Outputs NC-C-NO
Ethernet
cable Config. Inputs
Smartpack2
Master Controller I/O Monitor2
CAN node
Flatpack2
System Smartpack2
Basic Controller
Fuse Alarm
CAN Bus
Flatpack2 HE
rectifiers
LVLD
Telecom and
Industrial
equipment
AC mains
supply
selector
AC Fuses,
external LVBD
Load Fuses
(230VAC or Temp. & MCBs
400VAC Sensors DC
Distribution
AC Supply DC Supply
(Single- or Battery string #1 Battery (24V, 48V
three-phase) Fuses or 60V)
Figure 1 Typical Flatpack2 DC power supply system for telecom and industrial equipment, fed from external AC
mains supply. It consists of rectifiers in power shelves, master and basic controllers, DC distribution, etc.
2 The Smartpack2 Master Controller
2. The Smartpack2 Master Controller

The Smartpack2 Master controllers are powerful modules used as master controllers in the
distributed control system of Smartpack2-based power supply systems. They serve as the
local user interface between you and the power system.
The Smartpack2 Master controller is 2U high and 160mm wide, and it is mounted in the
power systems front panel or door. The CAN bus is the only connection between the
Smartpack2 Master and the Smartpack2 Basic controller, which provides great installation
flexibility.
Key Features
A wide range of features are implemented in the Smartpack2 Master controller, as
mentioned below:
Graphical TFT high contrast, high resolution color display for easy navigation
LEDs for local visual alarming (Major, Minor, Power ON)
Ethernet for remote or local monitoring and control via WEB Browser
Ethernet port for straight-through and crossover cables
SNMP protocol with TRAP, SET and GET on Ethernet. Email of TRAP alarms
Comprehensive logging
Backup of critical control features in Basic unit.
Automatic battery monitoring and test
Battery lifetime indication
Battery used and remaining capacity (Ah or %) monitoring
User defined alarm grouping (Boolean logic for grouped alarms)
Uploading and downloading of firmware and configuration files with SD card
SD card slot for downloading/uploading of logs and setup
Comprehensive generator/hybrid/DC solar system control and monitoring features
Read also chapter Technical Specifications, page 11, for more details.
Location of Connector, Communication Ports

CAN port 1&2 Smartpack2
WebPower
Electrically identical Master Controller
(web-based
user interface)
Ethernet
(CAN bus cable
(twisted-pair CAT5 cable)
(Ethernet cable
Standard straight through cable
OR crossover cable)
RJ-45 socket
for Ethernet connection
RJ-45 socket
for Ethernet connection
SD card
Handle in open
position
Smartpack2 Master
controller (open)
Figure 2 Location of CAN ports and Ethernet connector in the Smartpack2 Master controller
CAN port 1 and 2 are electrically identical, and are used to enable connection of the CAN
bus incoming and outgoing CAT5 cables, or the RJ45 CAN bus termination plug.
Opening and Closing Smartpack2 Master Controller

Opening the controllers right side enables inserting an SD card and temporarily
connecting an Ethernet cable.
1. To open it,
pull the handles knob slightly outwards
(use your fingers or a pen) and Handle in locked position
2. then slide the handle to the left

(the controllers right side opens)
3. To close it,
push the controllers front inwards Smartpack2 Master
controller (locked)
SD card
Handle in open
position
Smartpack2 Master
controller (open)
CAN Bus Termination

To ensure a correct bus communication and avoid data reflection, you must always
terminate the CAN bus with two 120 resistors, one at each end of the line (60 bus
impedance).
Smartpack2-based DC power systems are shipped from factory with the CAN bus already
terminated with 120 resistors. The CAN bus termination is implemented with a special
RJ45 plug with built-in 120 end-of-line resistor.
WebPower
(web-based user interface)
Ethernet cable (LAN)
Smartpack2
Master Controller Smartpack2 120
Basic Controller End-of-Line
Resistor
Flatpack2 HE
Rectifiers
1
CAN bus 01 02 n
(twisted-pair CAT5 cable) Internal System Monitoring
ID Number
81 82 120
End-of-Line
Resistor
I/O Monitor2 I/O Monitor2
Alarm Outputs NC-C-NO Alarm Outputs NC-C-NO

Config. Inputs Config. Inputs
Flatpack2
DC Power System
Figure 3 Example of CAN bus addressing and termination in a Flatpack2 power system with
Smartpack2-based control system and two I/O Monitor2 nodes connected the CAN bus
When connecting more CAN nodes to the bus, you have to remove the CAN bus
termination plug from one of the CAN bus ends, and plug it in one of the CAN ports on the
last connected CAN node.
Front Panel Operation

This chapter describes the Smartpack2 Master controllers keys and indicators, and how to
operate the Smartpack2-based DC power system from the controllers front panel.
Graphical Color
Display Alarm LED lamp (red)
3.2 TFT 32k, QGVA
320x240 Warning LED lamp (yellow)
Power LED lamp (green)
Enter key
Cancel key
Smartpack2 Master controller
Arrow keys
Handle in locked position
Figure 4 Smartpack2 Master controllers front keys and indicators
Graphical Display
The Graphical Color Display 3.2 TFT 32k, QGVA 320x240 is either in Status
Mode (displays the systems status) or in Menu Mode (displays the menu structure).
The Smartpack2 Master controller has the following LED indications:
LED Illumination Description

Indicator Status
OFF The controller has NO supply
Power ON green Supply healthy
Flashing Green Distributed Power Fault
OFF No Warning
Warning ON amber Warning (Minor alarm, non-critical alarm)
Flashing amber Communications Fault
OFF No Alarm
Alarm ON red Alarm (Major Alarm, critical alarm)
Flashing red SW Fault / Boot Loader Mode
Table 1 Description of the Smartpack2 Master controllers LED illumination status
Front Keys
You can operate the power system navigating intuitively through the graphical menu
structure via the following 6 front keys.
Press on the key
to change from Status Mode to Menu Mode and to select options, enter values
Press the key
to navigate to previous level and cancel options and values
Press the or keys
to navigate up- or downwards, point at options and increase and decrease values
Press the or keys
to navigate one page up- or downwards and point at options
Software Menus
The Smartpack2-based DC power systems functionality is accessed via a network of
software menus and submenus, enabling you to configure and control the whole power
system from the controllers front panel.
The menu depth indicator shows how deep you are in the hierarchical menu structure.
Editing parameters is password protected, (default pin code <0003> should be changed).
The display can be in Status Mode or in Menu Mode.
System Parameters
Display more with the and arrow keys.
(Display area P)
Status Mode
System Status
Normal mode, Alarm mode, etc.
(Display area S)
System Messages
Keys to press, alarms, system time, etc
(Display area M)
Status Battery Bank

Displayed in % or in Ah
System in Normal Mode (Display area B) System in Alarm Mode
To change from Status Mode

to Menu Mode press on this
key:
Chosen option
Menu Icons
Menu Names
Depth indicator
hierarchical menus (Level 1)
Main Menu Options (Level 1)
Scrollbar
Chosen option (yellow text)

Press Enter to display the
Menu Mode
Mains submenu
Warning (minor alarm)
Alarm (major alarm)
Depth indicator
Submenu System Status (Level 2) Submenu System Configuration (Level 2)
Pin Code required for changing configured parameters

(use the or arrow keys to enter code).
Default pin code <0003> (should be changed)
Depth indicator
Example Submenu Monitors Statistics (Level 3)
From a PCs web browser, via WebPower, or running the PowerSuite program, you can
also access the complete functionality of the Smartpack2-based DC power system
Controller Access Via Stand-alone PC

You can access the Smartpack2 Master controller directly from a stand-alone computer, or
via a Local Area Network (LAN) if available.
Each controller is shipped with a unique Eltek Valere MAC address stored inside the
controller and marked on the controllers label, and with the fixed IP address
<192.168.10.20>.
Do following to access the controller:
1. Start the Eltek Valere Network Utility program

Smartpack2
(EVIPSetup.exe)
Master Controller WebPower
(web-based
user interface) 2. Connect the computer to the controller;
Ethernet
cable check its MAC address is displayed
(Standard straight
through cable
OR crossover cable)
3. Find the computer NICs IP address
and subnet mask (network card)
Tip: e.g. using DOS command IPCONFIG
RJ-45 socket
e.g. computers IP address <169.254.52.132> Subnet mask
for Ethernet
connection <255.255.0.0>
4. Change the controllers IP address
SD card
and Network Mask to the same range as the computers
Handle in open
position Tip:
Smartpack2 Master 1. Select the controller,
controller (open)
2. Click in the Configuration button
3. Change from e.g. default <192.168.10.20> <0.0.0.0>
to IP address <169.254.52.133> <255.255.0.0>,
4. Click on the Enable Static IP button
5. Access the controllers configuration pages
in your Web browser
6. Log in with the <admin> account,
7. Change the controllers Device Name
Technical Specifications
Control Features Alarms / Events available

Control System Alarms can be set up with monitoring of minor and major levels.
o Output Voltage Measurement Hysteresis and time delay is user configurable. All average and peak
levels on analogue values are auto logge
o Load Current Calculation
o Energy Calculation Power & Control System
o Load/Battery Disconnect o AC Mains Low (2-level)
o Real Time Clock with Battery Backup o AC Phase Voltage x3 (2-level)
o Stored Site Text/ID and Messages o Digital Inputs (programmable descriptions)
o Position (long/lat) for auto placement o Events trigger by inputs
o Test of Relay Outputs Service mode (block relays), Generator running, Lower charge current
o Alarm grouping of events for relay outputs limit, Battery test, Boost inhibit, Emergency low voltage , Clear
manual reset alarms.
o Boolean AND of alarm groups
Load
Battery
o Load Disconnect
o Battery Current Measurement
o Voltage or Timer (from mains failure) based
o Battery Temperature Measurement o Mains independent (optional)
o Battery Testing (acc. to discharge table or set time limit) o Load Fuse
o Setup of Battery Data/Table o Load Current
o Battery Capacity Indication
o Battery Boost Charging Battery
o Auto Ah discharge or voltage threshold o Battery Voltage (4-level, optional 8-level)
o Interval or Manual o Battery Temperature (2-level)
o Temperature Compensated Charging o Battery Used Capacity (2-level) [Ah or %]
o Charge Current Limitation o Battery Remaining Capacity (2-level) [Ah or %]
o Battery Low Voltage Disconnect o Battery Fuse
o Temperature dependent (optional) o Symmetry Failure (2-level) Only with BM Can Node
o Mains independent (optional) o Battery Quality after test (2-level)
Rectifier o Battery Current (4-level)
o Available information about each rectifier, e.g. serial o Battery Life Time (2-level) [from temperature log]
o number, version, internal temperature Rectifier
o Individual Rectifier Current Measurement o Rectifier Failure (2-level)
o Individual Rectifier Input Voltage o Rectifier Capacity (2-level)
o Efficiency Management o Rectifier Current (2-level)
o Emergency Voltage o Rectifier Avg. Temperature (2-level)
o Startup delay Rectifier Current Share (2-level
o Detailed internal alarms summary
Generator
o On/Off control for cyclic charging and fuel reduction
o Start-up delay of power system
o Fuel consumption logging and alarming based on tank level
Specifications Master
measurement Power Consumption Max 4.5W
o Discharge cycle counter/Generator run hour logging MTBF > 1 300 000 hours Telcordia SR-332
o DoD [%] logging w/time stamp Issue I, method III (a) (Tambient : 25C)
Display 32k colour TFT QVGA (320x240)
Ports/Slots Ethernet
o 10/100 BASE-T
o HP Auto MDI/MDI-X
SD Card
CAN Bus (isolated)
SNMP v1, v2c, v3 (pending) GET, SET &
TRAP
Web Webpower 5.0; XHTML 1, java script,
SSL (Optional)
Networking SMTP Client and NTP Client.
Ordering Information
10000 time stamps of 10 user
Part no. Description Data logging
defined points
242100.500 Smartpack2 Master Controller
Dimensions 156 x 72 x 38mm
(WxHxD) 6,4 x 3 x 1,6
242100.501 Smartpack2 Basic Controller
242100.502 I/O Monitor2 CAN node (type 2 G2)
Specifications are subject to change without notice
242100.50X.DS3 v1
Firmware Upgrade Controller

Upgrade of the Smartpack2 Master controllers firmware, while the system is live, is
performed either via the Ethernet port -- using the Eltek Valere Network Utility program
(EVIPSetup.exe) or via an SD card.
Upgrading the firmware does not delete or change any of the configuration and calibration
values stored in the controllers.
You can upgrade the Smartpack2 Master controllers firmware using one of the following
two methods.
Firmware Upgrade from the Smartpack2 MasterThe

Smartpack2 Master controllers firmware can be upgraded via the SD card.
Do following:
Handle in locked position

Ethernet port
Smartpack2 Master
controller (locked)
SD card
Handle in open position
Smartpack2 Master
controller (open)
Open the controller

using your fingers or a pen, see steps (1), (2) and (3) or chapter Opening and
Closing Smartpack2 Master Controller, on page 6
Insert an SD card
containing the controllers firmware source file, e.g. f <SP2MAST_xx.xx.BIN> in
the Smartpack2 Master controller
Select Up/Download > Software Upgrade
via the Smartpack2 Masters front keypad
The firmware file <SP2MAST_xx.xx.BIN> will be automatically downloaded to

the Smartpack2 Master controller
WARNING:
Uploading the firmware may take a long time
Firmware Upgrade from a Computer
The Smartpack2 Master controller can be upgraded using a personal computer to run the
Eltek Valere Network Utility program (EVIPSetup.exe) to transfer the firmware file to
the controller.
Do following:
Open the controller
using your fingers or a pen, see steps (1), (2) and (3) or chapter Opening and
Closing Smartpack2 Master Controller, on page 6
Connect a PC to the Smartpack2 Master controller
using a standard Ethernet cable.
Start EVIPSetup.exe,
the Eltek Valere Network Utility program in a the PC
Select the Smartpack2 Master controller;
check correct MAC and IP address
and the correct firmware file <SP2MAST_xx.xx.APP.s19>
Click on the Update Software button
3 About Power System Configuring
3. About Power System Configuring

The Eltek Valere DC power supply systems functionality represents a vast set of
functions, characteristics or capabilities implemented in the hardware and software of
the controllers, control units and nodes connected to the systems CAN bus.
You can use following types of user interfaces to access the functions and parameters:
The controllers front panel keypad
using software menus and submenu options
A standard web browser
to access the WebPower firmware, a platform-independent graphical user
interface (GUI) built-in the controllers
The PowerSuite program
A PC application run on computers using MS Windows operating systems
All the mentioned functions, characteristics and parameters are fully configurable, and are
organized in following system-oriented logical groups:
Power System
Mains
Generator
Rectifiers
Battery
Load
Control System
Also, these functions, characteristics and parameters are presented in following task-
oriented logical groups:
1. System Status
2. System Configuration
3. Alarm Configuration
4. Commands
5. Logs and Reports
6. Statistics
7. Commissioning
8. Up/Download
System Status options

Configuration changes are not allowed at System Status level. To make changes you have
to access the System Configuration options, the Alarm Configuration options or similar.
This logical group presents the important system parameters, which indicate the status of
the power system, such as number of battery banks, voltage, current, temperatures, fuse
status, inputs and outputs status, and many similar parameters.
The presented parameters are organized in system-oriented groups: Power System, Mains,
Generator, Rectifier, etc.
Refer to these topics (Mains, Rectifiers, etc.) for more information about the System Status
parameters.
System Configuration options

The options in this logical group let you change all the relevant system parameters, values
and characteristics, such as temperature scales, system polarity, language, system voltages,
rectifiers and battery related values, and many similar parameters.
Configuration changes are allowed at this level, using a Pin-Code.
NOTICE:
The default Service Access Level password or Pin-Code is
<0003>. We strongly recommend changing the passwords as
soon as the power system is installed.
The parameters are organized in system-oriented groups: Power System, Mains, Generator,
Rectifier, etc.
Refer to these topics (Power System, Mains, Rectifiers, etc.) for more information about
the System Configuration parameters.
Alarm Configuration options

All the power systems alarms are fully configurable, and are implemented using Alarm
Monitors (software modules). These software modules monitor input signals and logical
states, and raise alarms when the signals reach certain limits or values.
Read more about Alarm Monitors on page 20.
The options in this logical group (the Alarm Configuration options) let you configure all
the limits, values, etc. for the systems Alarm Monitors.
Configuration changes are allowed at this level, using a Pin-Code.
NOTICE:
The available Alarm Monitors are organized in system-oriented groups: Mains, Generator,
Rectifier, Load, etc.
Refer to these topics (Mains, Rectifiers, etc.) for more information about the available
Alarm Monitors parameters.
Read also the topic Typical Parameters for Alarm Monitors on page 23.
Commands options
The options in this logical group let you issue or activate specific commands, such as
resetting manual alarms, deleting the event log, starting battery tests, etc.
Issuing commands is allowed at this level, using a Pin-Code.
NOTICE:
The commands are organized in following groups:

System Commands
Battery Commands
Outputs Test
Read about Output Test Commands on page 28
Logs and Reports options

The options in this logical group collect and present the system log, battery log, report of
active alarms, etc.
The logs and reports are organized in following groups:
Active Alarm Log
Event Log
Battery Test Log
Inventory Report
Active Alarms Log

You can browse through the stored system alarm messages (or alarm log). The controllers
alarm log may store up to 1000 chronological events. Each log entry contains event text,
event action, time and date. When the log is full, the oldest value is overwritten. The log is
stored in EEPROM.
Example of alarm log in Smartpack2 Master Controllers submenu:
Logs/Report > Active Alarms
# Description Value Limit Alarm Group Output Note
BatteryTemp 1.1 42 30 ---- ---
SymmVolt 1.1 12,91 1,50 Alarm Group 15 ----
RectifierError 1 1 Minot Alarm -----
------
------
Event Log
The Event Log is a record of system related events automatically registered by the system
controller.
Example of Event Log in Smartpack2 Master Controllers submenu:
Logs/Report > Event Log
# Date and Time Description Event Note
yyyy.mm.dd hh:mm:ss RectifierError MinorAl:On
yyyy.mm.dd hh:mm:ss SymmVolt 1.4 MajorAl:On
yyyy.mm.dd hh:mm:ss LVD close Info:On
yyyy.mm.dd hh:mm:ss Door alarm MajorAl:Off
yyyy.mm.dd hh:mm:ss OutdoorTemp 81.1 Info:Off
----
You can also save the Even Log to a computer -- read about Up/Download options on
page 19 or use WebPower or PowerSuite to delete, print and save the log to a file in your
computer.
Battery Test Log

The Battery Test Log is displayed in a results table; each row of data represents a battery
test. Also, the battery quality, calculated by completed battery tests, and other test
parameters are displayed.
Example of Battery Test Log table displayed in Smartpack2 Master Controllers submenu:
Logs/Report > Battery Test Log
# StartTime Durat. Typ Descr Amp Q% EndV Note
09:58 34 Manual ----------------- -68 70% 45.49 ----------------
----
Using WebPower or PowerSuite you can also display the test results for a battery test in a
line graph.
Inventory Report
The Inventory Report presents information that describe the power system, the sites name
, serial number, installation and service dates, software name, etc.
Example of Inventory Report table in Smartpack2 Master Controllers submenu:
Logs/Report > Inventory Report
# Description Note
Company
Site
Model
Install Date
Serial N
Service Date
Responsible
Message 1
Message 2
(Installed HW and SW info, part #, serial #, version #, etc.)
Statistics options
This logical group collects and presents relevant system data and calculated statistics, such
as average results, peak values, etc.
Example of the Statistics table available in Smartpack2 Master Controllers submenu:
Statistics
# Description Reset Average Peak Note
BatteryVoltage No 52,48 52,61
BatteryCurrent No -35 0
Battery Temp No 41 0
Load Current No 35 50
Rectifier Current No 75 120
Mains Volt 1 No 225 235
Commissioning options
This logical group presents a generic description of the steps required to carry out the
power systems commissioning.
Refer also to the systems user documentation, and to the Commissioning Procedure pull-
out list in the systems quick start guide.
Up/Download options
The options in this logical group let you upload firmware to connected controllers and
control units, as well as download or save system related logs, etc.
In addition to firmware, this groups options offer you the possibility of uploading and
saving system configuration files.
Uploading and downloading is allowed at this level, using the Pin-Code for the Factory
Access Level.
The Up- and Download options are organized in following groups:

Save Event Log
A command that saves to a computer the system related log of power system
events, automatically registered by the system controller.
Read about Logs and Reports options on page 17
Save Data Log
A command that saves to a computer the a control unit related log of key
system data (voltages, current and temperature values) registered by the
system controllers, or by other connected control units (e.g. I/O Monitor,
Mains Monitor)
Save Energy Log

A command that saves to a computer the a system related log that presents
the power systems energy usage, (Wh).
Save /Load Config

A command that saves to a computer the System Configuration file
<*.XML>, with all the specific parameters and settings.
Also, you can upload a similar, specific System Configuration file <*.XML>
to the controller, e.g. for automatic configuration of specific functions
Software Upgrade
which offers you to upgrade the firmware in connected controllers and
control units, by uploading files stored in the Smartpack2 Master controllers
SD card.
Available options in Smartpack2 Master Controllers submenu:
Up/Download > Software Upgrade

# Description SW Info Note
Compack 11 405006.009 0A.M
Smartpack1 402073.009 3.05E
I/O Unit 1 402088.009 3.01
Alarm Monitors
Alarm monitors are software modules used by the system controller to measure system
internal and external input signals or logical states.
When an alarm monitor is enabled, it compares the measured parameter with pre-
programmed values or limits, and raises an alarm in the event of the measured parameter
reaching one of the limits.
When this event occurs, the alarm monitor stores the event in the Event Log, initiates an
internal action and activates an output group.
Internal pre-programmed actions may be battery current limiting, boost inhibiting or
similar. The generated alarm activates a pre-programmed group of relay outputs (an
alarm output group, AOG).
The alarm monitors most commonly used configuration parameters are:

(Refer to the Alarm Monitor dialog boxes topic in PowerSuite Help)
Type of input
The measured Input Signal can be
analogue (e.g. a voltage),
logical (e.g. an open or close contact) and
numeric (e.g. number of rectifiers, % remaining capacity, etc.)
Alarm Monitor activation

You have to Enable the alarm monitor so that it functions
Type of alarm reset
You can select whether the alarm generated by monitor can be reset manually,
or automatically (when the event that caused the alarm is no longer true)
Hysteresis and Time delay
When the input signal has reached a certain limit or criteria for a certain period
of time, the alarm monitor raises an alarm. This period of time is called Time
delay.
You can also enter a hysteresis value to prevent the alarm monitor from
unwanted rapid switching, when the input signal is around the limit or
criteria.
.
Alarm is
raised
Major High Limit

Hysteresis
t
Input Signal
Time
delay
For example: A MajorHigh Limit is set to 57.00VDC, with a Hysteresis of

0.10VDC and a Time delay of 5 seconds.
An input signal of 57.08VDC lasting 3 seconds will not cause the alarm
monitor to raise an alarm.
The alarm will only be generated when the input signal is over 57.00VDC for a
longer period of time than 5 seconds (the Time delay).
The alarm will only be switched off when the input signal is lower than
56.90VDC (the hysteresis).
Monitored Limits and Events
Analogue and numeric alarm monitors compare the measured input with from
one to four user-defined values or limits; two above normal value (Major High
and Minor High) and two below normal value (Minor Low and Major Low).
The type and number of internal actions (events) are usually defined from
factory.
Logical alarm monitors only compare the measured input signal with a logical
state (normally open or close). The user can define the alarm group that the
monitor will activate when the input signal is not in the normal state.
Alarm output groups
For each value or limit, you can select which alarm output group (AOG) the
alarm monitor will activate in the event the measured input reaches the specific
limit
Measured Average Value
The alarm monitor stores all input signal measurements and performs average
calculations every minute. Then, the monitor continuously displays the input
signal average value, and the period of time the input signal has been
measured. You can restart the monitors average calculations.
Measured Peak Value
The alarm monitor stores all input signal measurements. Then, the monitor
continuously displays the input signal peak value, since the measurements
started. You can restart the monitors peak value measurements.
In addition, you can configure the alarm monitors with a description of the alarm monitor
and other configuration parameters.
Read also the Alarm Monitor dialog boxes topic in PowerSuite Help.
Types of Alarm Monitors

The power systems controller uses following types of alarm monitors, determined by the
monitors type of input signal:
Logical Alarm Monitors (L1)
(monitor logical states such as Open/Close or Yes/No)
Numeric Alarm Monitors (N1, N2%)
(monitor numeric values such as the number of rectifiers, errors, the %
battery capacity, etc)
Analogue Alarm Monitors (A2, A4)
(monitor analogue values such as voltage, current, etc)
Special Alarm Monitors (LVD)
(monitor the battery voltage and controls the LVD contactors)
Analogue and numerical alarm monitors compare the measured input with from one to four
user-defined values or limits; two above normal value (Major High and Minor High) and
two below normal value (Minor Low and Major Low).
Logical alarm monitors only compare the measured input signal with a logical state
(normally open or close). The user can define the type of event the monitor activates when
the input signal is not in the normal state.
Using PowerSuite, you can change the default alarm monitors name (Description). This is
useful for alarm monitors of the type ProgInput X.Y, but you should be careful changing
the name of other system alarm monitors.
Read also the Alarm Monitor dialog boxes topic in PowerSuite Help.
Typical Parameters for Alarm Monitors

The power systems controller uses following types of alarm monitors, determined by the
monitors type of input signal:
Logical Alarm Monitors (L1)
Numeric Alarm Monitors (N1, N2%)
Analogue Alarm Monitors (A2, A4)
Special Alarm Monitors (LVD)
The examples below show typical configuration parameters for these alarm monitors.
Parameters for Logical Alarm Monitors (L1)
Example to monitor logical states such as Open/Close or Yes/No.
# Description Value Unit/Label Note
Monitor Enable/Disable? Enable Activates or deactivates the alarm monitor
Manual Reset Disabled Or All Levels or MajorHigh Only (a)
Hysteresis 000 (not applicable)
TimeDelay 7 Seconds Selects among delay time options (b)
MinorHigh AlarmGroup Major Alarm Selects the alarm group to activate
Parameters for Numerical Alarm Monitors (N1)

Example to monitor numeric values such as the number of rectifiers, errors, etc.
Hysteresis 0000 Units (not applicable)
MajorHigh AlarmLevel 001 Units Upper limit

MajorHigh AlarmGroup Major Alarm Selects the alarm group to activate
MinorHigh AlarmLevel 001 Units Lower limit

MinorHigh AlarmGroup Minor Alarm Selects the alarm group to activate
Parameters for Numerical Alarm Monitors (N2%)

Another example to monitor numeric values such as the percent of battery capacity, etc.
Hysteresis 2 % (b)
MajorHigh AlarmLevel 95 % Upper limit

MinorHigh AlarmLevel 80 % Lower limit

Parameters for Analogue Alarm Monitors (A2)

Example to monitor analogue values such as voltage, current, etc with 2 limits.
Hysteresis 100 Amp (b)
MajorHigh AlarmLevel 5000 Amp Upper limit

MinorHigh AlarmLevel 4000 Amp Lower limit

Parameters for Analogue Alarm Monitors (A4)

Example to monitor analogue values such as voltage, current, etc with 4 limits.
Hysteresis 10 Volt AC (b)
MajorHigh AlarmLevel 280 Volt AC Major High upper limit

MajorHigh AlarmGroup Mains Alarm Selects the alarm group to activate
MinorHigh AlarmLevel 260 Volt AC Minor High upper limit
MinorHigh AlarmGroup Mains Alarm Selects the alarm group to activate
MinorLow AlarmLevel 100 Volt AC Minor Low lower limit

MinorLow AlarmGroup Mains Alarm Selects the alarm group to activate
MajorLow AlarmLevel 80 Volt AC Major Low lower limit
MajorLow AlarmGroup Mains Alarm Selects the alarm group to activate
Parameters for Special Alarm Monitors (LVD)

Example to monitor the battery voltage and control the LVD contactors.
MainsIndependent Enable/Disable? Enable (c)
Temp. Dependant Enable/Disable? Enable (d)
Disconnect Voltage [V] 43,00 (e)
Reconnect Voltage [V] 18,00 (f)
Delay After Disconnect [seconds] 000 Selects among delay time options (g)
AlarmGroup LVBD
Selects the alarm group to activate
Minor Low lower limit
Major Low lower limit
The LVD alarm monitors observe that the battery voltage (input signal) is within limits,
otherwise they activate the LVD contactors (alarm group).
(a) Manual Reset
(b) Hysteresis and Time Delay

Read also topic Alarm Monitors on page 20
(c) Mains Independent
Check this option if you want that the LVD alarm monitor will reconnect the
LVD contactor when the rectifier system output voltage reaches the Reconnect
Voltage limit, regardless whether Mains is ON or OFF. For example, this is
possible using an additional primary supply.
Uncheck this option (Mains dependent) if you want that the LVD alarm
monitor will NOT reconnect the LVD contactor until Mains is ON again.
(d) Temperature Dependent
Used with LVD contactors that disconnect the battery bank (LVBD). Check
this option if you want that the LVD alarm monitor will reconnect the LVBD
contactor when the battery temperature is lower than the temperature limit
configured in the BatteryTemp alarm monitor.
(e) Disconnect Voltage
Enter a numeric value for the battery voltage drop-down limit. When -- after a
Mains failure -- the battery voltage gradually drops down to this limit; then the
alarm monitor raises the alarm and trips the LVD contactor.
(f) Reconnect Voltage
Enter a numeric value for the battery voltage reconnection limit. When the
Mains supply is ON again, the rectifier system output voltage increases to this
limit; then the alarm monitor will reconnect the LVD contactor.
(g) Delay Time after Disconnect
Enter the Time delay or number of seconds the LVD contactor has to be tripped
or disconnected, before the alarm monitor is allowed to reconnect the LVD
contactor
Alarm Output Groups

An Alarm Output Group (AOG) is a user defined software assignment that consists of
grouping together all the outputs that always are activated at the same time.
The outputs -- alarm relay outputs and or latching contactors (LVLD and LVBD) are
distributed among the power systems controllers and control units.
In order to activate the alarm relay outputs and latching contactors (LVLD and LVBD) in
the DC power supply system, you have to assign them to output groups (AOG).
Output relay assignment and output relay mapping are similar terms, synonyms.
Read also the Alarms Overview Outputs tab topic in PowerSuite Help.
The DC power supply system uses at least 20 different alarm output groups (AOG); 18
for assignment of alarm output relays, and 2 or more for assignment of LVD latching
contactors.
Usually, the first seven alarm output groups have alarm relay outputs already assigned to
them from factory (Factory Default Settings).
Typically, alarm output groups 8 through 18 are listed as Alarm Group 8, Alarm Group
9 to Alarm Group 18, but they have no alarm relay outputs assigned.
Alarm output groups LVBD OG and LVLD1 OG have usually LVD battery and load
latching contactors assigned from factory.
NOTICE: Usually, most controllers and I/O Monitors are
physically equipped with relay outputs.
The outputs of Smartnode control units are telephone numbers,
instead of relay outputs.
The assignment procedure is the same, but you group the phone
numbers and assign them to Alarm Output Group.
Read also topic Control Unit Modem Callback Setup tab in

PowerSuite Help.
The example below shows typical Alarm Output Group assignment in a Smartpack2-based
system. The Smartpack2 Basic controller is equipped with the 3 LVD contactors, and the
I/O Monitor2 control unit with the 6 relay outputs.
Alarm Configuration > Outputs
# Description Output 1 2 3 4 5 6 LVBD LVLD1 LVLD2 Note
Alarm Groups
1 Major Alarm, AOG
2 Minor Alarm, AOG
3 Mains Alarm, AOG
4 Fuse Alarm, AOG
5 High Battery Alarm, AOG
6 Low Battery Alarm, AOG
7 Rectifier Alarm, AOG
8 Gen-Set AOG
9 Alarm Group 9
10 Alarm Group 10
---
---
17 Alarm Group 17
18 OutpBlocked, AOG
19 LVBD, AOG
20 LVLD, AOG 1
21 LVLD, AOG 2
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-----
In the example above,

Alarm relay output 1 is used for external common alarm signaling
Alarm Output Group 18, OutpBlocked, AOG
If an external warning is necessary, you can assign output relays to the
OutpBlocked, AOG group, e.g. to activate a lamp or alarm bell when the
alarm output relays are blocked.
Read more in topic Alarm Outputs Isolation (Output Blocked) on page 28
Alarm Groups 9 through 17 are unused, and can be assigned when required
Output Test Commands

This logical subgroup lets you issue or activate specific commands to test the activation
of the alarm output relay contacts. For example, following commands might be
aavailable in Smartpack2 Master Controllers submenu:
Commands > Output Test
# Description Action Unit/Label Note

Output Relay # 1 No Tests alarm relay number 1
Output Relay # 2 No
Output Relay # 3 No
Output Relay # 4
Output Relay # 5
Output Relay # 6
The Output Test functionality enables to test and verify the circuits connecting external
equipment to the power systems alarm relay outputs.
The Output Test command will toggle the alarm relay contacts -- regardless of the position
they are at the moment -- for a certain period of time (entered in the Output Test Timeout
(sec) in PowerSuite).
Issuing commands is allowed using a Pin-Code.
NOTICE:
Alarm Outputs Isolation (Output Blocked)

When the user activates the OutpBlocked command, system alarms will NOT trigger any
alarm output group (similar to relay isolation) except for the OutpBlocked, AOG group,
usually Alarm Output Group 18.
The OutpBlocked command uses the Alarm Output Group 18 to facilitate external
warning of this function being active (output relays activation is blocked).
If an external warning is necessary, you can assign output relays to the OutpBlocked,
AOG group, e.g. to activate a lamp or alarm bell when the alarm output relays are
blocked.
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Smartpack2 Master Controller

Monitoring and Control Units

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Part number for Smartpack2 Master Controller: 242100.500

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3. About Power System Configuring ........................................... 14

About this Guide

System Diagram Flatpack2 Power System w/SP2

2. The Smartpack2 Master Controller

Location of Connector, Communication Ports

Opening and Closing Smartpack2 Master Controller

2. then slide the handle to the left

CAN Bus Termination

Ethernet cable (LAN)

I/O Monitor2 I/O Monitor2

Alarm Outputs NC-C-NO Alarm Outputs NC-C-NO

Front Panel Operation

Figure 4 Smartpack2 Master controllers front keys and indicators

LED Illumination Description

Table 1 Description of the Smartpack2 Master controllers LED illumination status

Status Battery Bank

To change from Status Mode

Main Menu Options (Level 1)

Chosen option (yellow text)

Warning (minor alarm)

Alarm (major alarm)

Submenu System Status (Level 2) Submenu System Configuration (Level 2)

Pin Code required for changing configured parameters

Example Submenu Monitors Statistics (Level 3)

Controller Access Via Stand-alone PC

1. Start the Eltek Valere Network Utility program

Control Features Alarms / Events available

Firmware Upgrade Controller

Firmware Upgrade from the Smartpack2 MasterThe

Handle in locked position

Open the controller

The firmware file <SP2MAST_xx.xx.BIN> will be automatically downloaded to

Firmware Upgrade from a Computer

3. About Power System Configuring

System Status options

System Configuration options

Alarm Configuration options

The commands are organized in following groups:

Logs and Reports options

Active Alarms Log

Battery Test Log

The Up- and Download options are organized in following groups:

Save Energy Log

Save /Load Config

Available options in Smartpack2 Master Controllers submenu:

Up/Download > Software Upgrade

The alarm monitors most commonly used configuration parameters are:

Alarm Monitor activation

Major High Limit

For example: A MajorHigh Limit is set to 57.00VDC, with a Hysteresis of

Types of Alarm Monitors