SC100 Handbook A A4

SC100 System Controller
Operation Handbook
Issue: IPN 997-00012-63A

Issue Date: June 2008
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About This Guide
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About This Guide
Scope
This guide covers operation of the SC100 system controller.
Audience
This guide is intended for use by:
• Installers competent in:
• installing and commissioning dc power systems
• safe working practices for ac and dc powered equipment
• the relevant local electrical safety regulations and wiring standards
• Operators and maintenance staff competent in:
• operation of dc power systems
• safe working practices for ac and dc powered equipment
Related Information
• PowerManagerII Online Help
• DCTools Online Help
Reporting Problems with this Guide

Please use this email address to report any problems you find in this guide:
Powerware dc Product Marketing Communications

EMAIL: DCMarketingNZ@eaton.com
For Further Information and Technical Assistance

For further information and technical assistance see Worldwide Support on page 69.

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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
About This Guide

Scope ........................................................................................................................................... i
Audience..................................................................................................................................... i
Related Information .................................................................................................................. i
Reporting Problems with this Guide ...................................................................................... i
For Further Information and Technical Assistance .............................................................. i
Chapter 1 General Description
Overview ................................................................................................................................... 1
SC100 System Controller ......................................................................................................... 2
Input/Output Board ................................................................................................................ 2
Connections............................................................................................................................... 4
Compatible Software ............................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 2 SC100 Operation
Overview ................................................................................................................................... 7
Configuration File .................................................................................................................... 8
Starting the SC100 .................................................................................................................... 8
SC100 Operation using the Keypad and Screen................................................................. 10
Navigation ...................................................................................................................................... 10
Keypad Access Security................................................................................................................ 10
Display Settings ............................................................................................................................. 10
Display Time-out ........................................................................................................................... 11
Alarm Indicators............................................................................................................................ 11
SC100 Operation Using a PC/Laptop ................................................................................. 11
SC100 Identity Information................................................................................................... 12
Chapter 3 System Operation
Overview ................................................................................................................................. 15
Voltage Control....................................................................................................................... 16
Float Voltage .................................................................................................................................. 17
Active Voltage Control (AVC) ..................................................................................................... 17
Battery Current Limit (BCL)......................................................................................................... 18
Battery Test..................................................................................................................................... 19
Equalize........................................................................................................................................... 20
Fast Charge..................................................................................................................................... 21
Temperature Compensation ........................................................................................................ 23
Rectifiers .................................................................................................................................. 24
Identify............................................................................................................................................ 25
Rectifier Shutdown........................................................................................................................ 26
AC Phase Voltages ........................................................................................................................ 27
Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD)............................................................................................ 28
System Alarms ........................................................................................................................ 31
System Overload Alarm ............................................................................................................... 33
Input/Output (I/O) ............................................................................................................... 34
Analog System Values .................................................................................................................. 35
System States.................................................................................................................................. 36
Digital Inputs ................................................................................................................................. 36
Digital Outputs .............................................................................................................................. 37
Data Logging........................................................................................................................... 38
Event Log........................................................................................................................................ 38
PC Log............................................................................................................................................. 38
Backup and Restore................................................................................................................ 39

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Chapter 4 Communications
Overview ................................................................................................................................. 41
Communications Options ..................................................................................................... 42
Direct RS232 Communications ............................................................................................. 42
PSTN Modem Communications .......................................................................................... 43
GSM Modem Communications............................................................................................ 45
Serial Communications (RS232) Security............................................................................ 48
Chapter 5 Maintenance
Overview ................................................................................................................................. 49
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................... 50
Replacing the System Controller.......................................................................................... 53
Replacing the Input/Output Board ..................................................................................... 53
Appendix A Specifications
SC100 system controller ........................................................................................................ 55
IOBGP-00, -01 I/O Board ...................................................................................................... 55
Appendix B Alarm Descriptions
Appendix C Connector Pin-outs
System Controller Connector Pin-outs................................................................................ 61
I/O Board (IOBGP-00, -01) Connector Pin-outs................................................................. 62
Appendix D System Event Types
Equipment Incident Report
Worldwide Support
Index

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SC100 System Controller 2
Input/Output Board 2
Connections 4
Compatible Software 5

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SC100 System Controller

The SC100 system controller is a full-featured control and monitoring solution which
provides alarm notifications via dial-out modem to PowerManagerII remote monitoring
software, or by relay contact closures.
"Power on LED (green)

#Minor alarm LED (yellow)
$Critical/Major alarm LED
(red)
%LCD display
!Navigation keys (4)
&RS232 D9M connector
3Retaining screw (under
cover)
4Power and system

communications connector
The SC100 is supplied pre-configured with either a default configuration file, or with one
factory customized for a particular application. Some configuration file changes can be made
with the keypad, or all settings can be changed via a PC connected to the RS232 interface (see
details on page 11).
For connector pin-outs see details on page 61. See Troubleshooting on page 50 for details of
SC100 alarms.
Input/Output Board
The input/output (I/O) board provides the I/O interfaces and connections for the SC100
system controller.
The I/O board includes a range of sense inputs for dc power system control and monitoring.
It also allows real time data collection from building services and other external devices, and
relay outputs for alarm signals or control of external devices.

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The I/O functions are:

Sensors: Current - 3, Bus voltage - 1, Temperature - 2
Input/Output: Digital inputs: 4 pre-defined system functions, 6 user-defined
Relay outputs: 6 (one also used as Monitor OK alarm)
LVD contactor outputs: 2
For input and output specifications see details on page 55. For connector pin-outs see details on
page 62.
"Bus voltage sense input - XH9 4LVD1 control connector - XH4

#Power/Comms OK LED (green) 5LVD power input connector - XH8
$Digital inputs D1-D6 (6 user defined) - XH15A, 'Power and RXP comms input - YH11
XH15B
(Current sense inputs (3) - XH6
%Digital (relay) outputs RY1-RY6 (6) - XH16-
XH21 )Temperature sense inputs (2) - XH7
!LVD2 status LED (green) *Not used with SC100 - XH12
&LVD2 control connector - XH5 +DC power system digital inputs (4 pre-defined:
Load Fuse Fail, Battery Fuse Fail, AC Distribution
3LVD1 status LED (green) Fan Fail, AC Distribution MOV Fail) - YH3
See Troubleshooting on page 50 for details of I/O board LED signals.

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Connections
The following diagram shows the connections between the SC100, the I/O board, the other
dc power system components and external devices.
"SC100 system controller 'DC power system digital inputs (Load Fuse Fail,
Battery Fuse Fail, AC Distribution Fan Fail, AC
#I/O board Distribution MOV Fail)
$Voltage feed module (Not used with SC100

%RS232 communications to local PC or laptop, )Connection to temperature sensors (2)
or an external modem
*Connection to current sensors (3)
!Digital relay outputs (6) to external devices
and/or alarm indication system +Optional LVD1 contactor and auxiliary switch
&Digital inputs (6) from external voltage-free ,Optional LVD2 contactor and auxiliary switch
switches or relay contacts
-Bus voltage sense connection
3Connection to dc common bus
.I/O power and RXP comms connection
4Connection to dc live bus
/LVD power
5Communications to rectifiers
For connector pin-outs see details on page 62. For input and output specifications see details on
page 55.

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Compatible Software
The following software is compatible with the SC100 system controller:
• DCTools Configuration Software. Latest version is available free from
www.powerware.com/downloads.
• PowerManagerII Remote Control and Monitoring Software. Contact your Eaton dc
product supplier for further information (see Worldwide Support on page 69).

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Overview
Topic Page
Configuration File 8
Starting the SC100 8
SC100 Operation using the Keypad and Screen 10
SC100 Operation Using a PC/Laptop 11
SC100 Identity Information 12

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Configuration File
The operational settings of the dc power system are stored in a configuration file loaded into
the SC100 system controller.
The SC100 is supplied pre-loaded with a configuration file. If this configuration file has been
customized for the site then no further configuration changes will be necessary.
Otherwise, it is important that the settings of this configuration file are checked and changed
as required for site-specific conditions. In particular, settings that may affect the performance
and life expectancy of the battery must be checked and set according to the battery
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Some settings in the configuration file can be edited using the system controller's keypad (see
details on page 10), or all settings can be edited using a PC/laptop with DCTools (see details
on page 11) or remotely, see Communications Options on page 42.
The configuration file settings in the SC100 can be saved to (Backup) or loaded from
(Restore) a PC/laptop using DCTools. See Backup and Restore on page 39.
Starting the SC100

When dc power is applied to the SC100 (via the RXP connector YS11) the start-up sequence
begins.
The following diagram shows the Status Screens and main navigation.

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"Any active alarms are displayed in rotation. %Operate control processes.

#Scroll to show any other rectifiers. !SC100, I/O board and rectifier identity
information.
$List of any active alarms.
&Configure control processes.

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SC100 Operation using the Keypad and Screen
Navigation
Symbol Function
• Move up/down to previous/next screen.
• Move up/down in a list (hold to go to the top or bottom of the
list).
• Highlight options in a screen.
• Increase/decrease a value in a configuration screen.
• Use either up/down key to scroll
• Go to Main Menu screen
• Perform the action shown
• Go to default status screen
Keypad Access Security

This feature prevents accidental or unauthorized changes to settings from the SC100 keypad.
► To use DCTools to enable/disable keypad access

• In DCTools go to Communications.
• Set UI Access to:
• Unprotected - keypad access is allowed, or
• Protected - keypad access is denied (can be temporarily over-ridden, see below).
► To temporarily enable keypad access at the SC100 when access is set to

Protected
• Press Up and Down keys together for approximately 10 seconds.
Keypad access is now temporarily enabled. Keypad access control reverts back to Protected
mode after the display goes back to the Summary screen.
Display Settings
► To change the display contrast
• Use the keypad to go to Menu > Configuration > Controller > Edit > Contrast.
► To test the LCD display

• Use the keypad to go to Menu > Controls > Screen Test > Start.
• Press to stop the screen test.
► To change the display orientation (horizontal/vertical)

• Use the keypad to go to Menu > Configuration > Controller > Edit > Display.

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Display Time-out
If there is no keypad activity for 60 seconds the display will go back to the default Status
Screen.
Alarm Indicators
Power on LED (green)
Minor Alarm LED (yellow)
Critical/Major Alarm LED (red)
The system value cannot be displayed because of a failed, disconnected or

??? unconfigured sensor.
SC100 Operation Using a PC/Laptop

DCTools is configuration software for editing a system controller's configuration file (on-line)
and monitoring the operation of Eaton's dc power systems. It is available free from
www.powerware.com/downloads.
DCTools can be run on a PC/laptop connected to the SC100's RS232 port.
For remote PC/laptop connection details see Communications Options on page 42.
Before you start you will need:

• The latest version of DCTools available from www.powerware.com/downloads.
• A PC/laptop with a spare RS232 port.
• A null-modem cable (see Equipment and Tools).
► To connect a PC/laptop to the SC100:

1 Download the latest version of DCTools from www.powerware.com/downloads.
2 Install DCTools on the PC/laptop.
3 Connect a null-modem cable from the COM1 RS232 port on the PC/laptop to the RS232
connector on the SC100.
See the diagram on page 2 for location of the RS232 connector on the SC100. Ensure the
cable is secured so that no force is applied to the RS232 plug on the SC100 as this may
damage the connector.
If COM1 port is not available or for more details see Direct RS232 Communications on
page 42.

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4 Start DCTools to open the Connection List. Check the box for the COM1 connection.
5 DCTools will now connect to the SC100.

If connection is not successful refer to DCTools help (press F1) or Troubleshooting on page
50.
6 For details of the SC100 control and monitoring functions available via DCTools see
System Operation on page 15.
For help using DCTools press F1.
SC100 Identity Information

The following identity information is stored in the SC100.
Parameter Description Where to find:

Serial Number The SC100 serial number (factory set). SC100: Menu > Identity >SC100
Identity
Software Version The version of the embedded
(App Version) software in the SC100 (factory set). DCTools:
Configuration > Identity

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If required, the following site specific information can be stored in the SC100 to assist site
management.

System The manufacturer of the dc power
Manufacturer system.
System Type The dc power system model number.
System Serial The dc power system serial number.
Number
System Location Location of dc power system at the
site. DCTools:
Configuration > Identity
Site Name Name of the site.
Site Address Address of the site.
Site Notes Any notes relevant to site access,
location or other matters.
Contact Contact name, phone number, etc.
Configuration Reference name of the configuration
Name file in the SC100.

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Voltage Control 16
Rectifiers 24
Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD) 28
System Alarms 31
Input/Output (I/O) 34
Data Logging 38
Backup and Restore 39

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Voltage Control
The output voltage of the rectifiers is controlled by a number of system functions. The
following diagram shows the various system control processes, measured values and
operating values that determine the rectifier output voltage.
If ac fails then any active Control Process stops. No Control Process can start until the ac
supply is restored.

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Float Voltage
Configuration
Set the following parameter.

Float Voltage Set to the voltage required to maintain SC100: Menu >
optimum battery charge (at the nominal Configuration > System >
ambient temperature*) as specified by the Edit > Float Voltage
battery manufacturer. The bus voltage may
DCTools:
be adjusted above or below this value by
Control Processes >
the System Control Processes.
Control
*This is the same as the Reference
Temperature used by Temperature
Compensation. See details on page 23.
The system voltage is limited by maximum and minimum values. The values are viewable in
DCTools at Control Processes > Control. These values are not configurable.
Active Voltage Control (AVC)

Active Voltage Control maintains a constant float voltage under varying load current by
monitoring the bus voltage and adjusting the rectifier output voltage to compensate for any
voltage drop. This prevents undercharging the batteries during high load demand.
► To enable Active Voltage Control

• In DCTools go to: Control Processes > Active Voltage Control.
Active Voltage Control is normally enabled. Only disable if there are particular reasons.
Information
The following information is available about AVC.

State Indicates if AVC is active or inactive.
Target Voltage AVC will set the Base Voltage to attempt to DCTools:
maintain the bus voltage to this value. Control Processes > Active
Voltage Control
Voltage Offset The difference between the Base Voltage and the
Target Voltage.

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Battery Current Limit (BCL)

Battery Current Limit automatically limits the battery recharge current to:
• Prevent excessive battery charge current in under-loaded systems
• Minimize gas release in VRLA batteries
• Reduce the load on a standby generator.
Two current limit values can be set (both are a percentage of the C10 rating of the battery):
Battery Current Limit: BCL value for use when utility ac is available.
Engine Run Limit (optional): BCL value for use when ac is supplied by a
standby generator. This reduces the load on the
generator and allows a smaller generator to be
used.
Engine Run Limit is activated by a signal from an ac standby generator.
► To enable BCL
• Use the SC100 keypad to go to: Menu > Configuration > Battery Current Limit > Edit
• Or, in DCTools go to: Control Processes > Battery Current Limit.
► To activate Engine Run BCL

• Connect a voltage free relay contact (that will operate when the standby generator starts)
to a Digital Input.
• In DCTools go to Digital Inputs.
• Configure the selected Digital Input and set Function to Engine Run.
• In DCTools go to Control Processes > Battery Current Limit and set the Engine Run Limit.
Information
The following information is available about BCL.

State Indicates if BCL is active or inactive. SC100: Menu > Controls >
Battery Current Limit
DCTools:
Control Processes > Battery
Current Limit
Engine Run State Indicates if Engine Run BCL is active.
Voltage Offset The bus voltage adjustment made by Battery DCTools:
Current Limit is applied to the Operating Control Processes > Battery
Voltage to produce the Target Voltage. Target Current Limit
Voltage is used as the input to the AVC function.

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Configuration
Set the following parameters.

Battery Capacity Set to the rated 10 hour capacity of the installed SC100: Menu >
battery strings. Zero means no battery is Configuration > System >
installed. Edit > Battery Capacity
>Edit
DCTools: Batteries
Current Limit BCL maintains the battery current below this
value, which is a percentage of the installed C10
Battery Capacity.
DCTools: Control Processes
Engine Run Limit The Battery Current Limit setting when Engine
> Battery Current Limit
Run is active. BCL maintains the battery current
below this value when the engine run digital
input is active (engine run is enabled). This limit
is expressed as a percentage of the installed C10
Battery Capacity.
Battery Test
Battery Test is a preventative maintenance tool that monitors the discharge capabilities to
ensure that the condition of the battery has not deteriorated over time.
The SC100 temporarily reduces the output voltage of the rectifiers to just below the bus
voltage for a set duration. The battery then supplies power to the load. A battery test passes
if the battery voltage remains above a predetermined level for the duration of the test.
Battery Tests can be scheduled to occur at regular intervals, and/or can be started/stopped
manually, and/or can be started by an external relay contact or switch.
Battery Test does NOT function during a Fast Charge or Equalize, or during the first 48 hours
after an ac supply failure (the lock-out period).
If a Digital Input has the function "Start Battery Test" then a Battery Test will start when the
Digital Input becomes active.
► To enable Battery Test (or to start or stop a test manually)

• Use the SC100 keypad to go to: Menu > Configuration > Battery Test > Edit.
• Or, in DCTools go to: Control Processes > Battery Test
► To use an external relay contact to activate a Battery Test (optional)

• Connect a voltage free relay contact or switch to any Digital Input.
• In DCTools go to Digital Inputs.
• Configure the selected Digital Input and set Function to Start Battery Test.

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Information
The following information is available about Battery Test.

State Indicates if Battery Test is disabled, locked-out, SC100: Menu > Controls >
active or inactive. Battery Test
Next Start Time The time to the start of the next Battery Test. DCTools: Control Processes
> Battery Test
Remaining Time The time to the end of the currently active
Battery Test.
Battery Test The time remaining until a Battery Test can be
Lockout Remaining started. Battery Tests cannot be started within 48
hours of an ac supply failure.
Voltage Offset The adjustment to the bus voltage being applied > Battery Test
due to the Battery Test. While a Battery Test is
running, the rectifiers are turned down to force
the battery to carry the load.
Configuration

Interval The time between scheduled battery tests. The
interval period begins at the start of a battery
test. Zero disables scheduled battery tests. Zero
also disables the 48 hour lockout following an ac SC100: Menu >
supply failure, allowing an immediate manual Configuration > Battery Test
test. > Edit
Test Duration The maximum time a Battery Test process will be DCTools: Control Processes
active. The battery test will pass if the bus > Battery Test
voltage remains above the Battery Test
Termination Voltage for the duration of the test.
Termination If the bus voltages drops below this value during
Voltage a Battery Test, then the test fails.
Equalize
Equalize charges batteries at a higher voltage after they have been fully charged to ensure
that all individual cell voltages are the same, that electrolyte is distributed evenly, and that
sulfate crystal buildup on the plates is reduced.
Equalize can be scheduled to occur at regular intervals and/or can be started/stopped
manually.
Refer to the battery manufacturer's instructions before using Equalize.
If a Digital Input has the function "Start Equalize" then a manual equalize cycle will start
when the Digital Input becomes active.

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► To enable Equalize (or to start or stop Equalize manually)

• Use the SC100 keypad to go to: Menu > Configuration > Equalize > Edit.
• Or, in DCTools go to: Control Processes > Equalize.
► To use an external relay contact to activate an Equalize (optional)

• Connect a voltage free relay contact or switch to any Digital Input.
• In DCTools go to: Digital Inputs.
• Configure the selected Digital Input and set Function to Start Equalize.
Information
The following information is available about Equalize.

State Indicates if Equalize is Disabled, Active or SC100: Menu > Controls >
Inactive. Equalize
Next Start The time to the start of the next scheduled DCTools: Control Processes
Equalize. > Equalize
Remaining Time The time to the end of the currently active

Equalize.
Voltage Offset The adjustment to the bus voltage being applied DCTools: Control Processes
due to the Equalize. > Equalize
Configuration

Interval The time between scheduled Equalize. The
interval period begins at the start of an Equalize.
SC100: Menu >
Zero disables scheduled Equalizes.
Configuration > Equalize >
Duration The duration of a scheduled Equalize. Edit
Equalize Voltage The bus voltage maintained during an Equalize DCTools: Control Processes
cycle as recommended by the battery > Equalize
manufacturer. The bus voltage is further
adjusted by Temperature Compensation.
Fast Charge
After an ac supply failure, Fast Charge automatically increases the float voltage of the power
system to recharge the batteries as quickly as possible.
Enable Fast Charge if the site experiences frequent ac supply failures.
Fast Charge does NOT function during a Battery Test, Equalize or if the battery current sensor
fails.
If Fast Charge is used then Battery Current Limit (BCL) should also be used. See Battery
Current Limit on page 18 for details.

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► To enable Fast Charge (or to stop Fast Charge manually)

• Use the SC100 keypad to go to: Menu > Configuration > Fast Charge > Edit.
• Or, in DCTools go to: Control Processes > Fast Charge.
Information
The following information is available about Fast Charge.

State Indicates if Fast Charge is Disabled, Active or
Inactive.
Ah Discharged The current level of battery discharge. A Fast

SC100: Menu > Controls >
Charge cycle is started if this value is above the
Fast Charge
Ah Threshold.
Maximum Time The maximum time to the end of the currently
> Fast Charge
Remaining active Fast Charge.
Voltage Offset The adjustment to the bus voltage being applied
due to the Fast Charge.
Configuration

Voltage Threshold If the bus voltage drops below this value during
an ac supply failure then Fast Charge starts
when the ac supply is restored. Fast charge can
also be started based on the Ah Threshold.
Ah Threshold If Ah Discharged exceeds this value during an ac
supply failure, then Fast Charge starts when the
ac supply is restored. The threshold is given as a
percentage of installed C10 battery capacity. Fast
charge can also be started based on the Fast
Charge Voltage Threshold. SC100: Menu >
Configuration > Fast Charge
Maximum The maximum duration of a Fast Charge as > Edit
Duration recommended by the battery manufacturer.
Recharge % The ratio of ampere-hours recharged to the > Fast Charge
ampere-hours discharged. Fast Charge stops
either when the Ah recharged equals the Ah
discharged x Fast Charge Recharge Percentage,
or after Maximum Duration.
Fast Charge The bus voltage maintained during a Fast
Voltage Charge.
Battery Capacity The rated 10 hour capacity of the installed SC100: Menu >
battery strings. Zero means no battery is Configuration > System >
installed. Edit > Battery Capacity
>Edit
DCTools: Batteries

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Temperature Compensation
As the ambient temperature of a battery drops (or rises) the voltage required to maintain full
charge increases (or decreases). Temperature Compensation automatically varies the float
voltage to cancel the effects of changing temperature.
Enable Temperature Compensation for optimum battery life and battery capacity over a
wider temperature range.
Temperature Compensation does NOT function during a Battery Test.
► To enable Temperature Compensation

• Use the SC100 keypad to go to: Menu > Configuration > Temp Compensation > Edit.
• Or, in DCTools go to: Control Processes > Temperature Compensation.
Information
The following information is available about Temperature Compensation.

State Indicates if Temperature Compensation is active SC100: Menu >
or inactive. Configuration > Temp
Compensation > Edit
Voltage Offset The adjustment to the bus voltage being applied
due to the Temperature Compensation. Offset is DCTools: Control Processes
zero when the battery temperature equals the > Temperature
reference temperature. Compensation
Battery The temperature measured by the battery SC100: Battery Temp

Temperature temperature sensor.
> Temperature
Compensation
Configuration

Cells Per String The number of 2V cells per battery string. SC100: Menu >
Configuration > Temp
Compensation > Edit > Cells
Per String
DCTools: Batteries
Slope Bus voltage adjustment rate as specified by the
battery manufacturer.
SC100: Menu >
Reference Temp The temperature where no voltage adjustment is Configuration > Temp
applied. Refer also to Float Voltage on page 17. Compensation > Edit
Upper Limit No additional voltage adjustment is made above DCTools: Control Processes
this temperature. > Temperature
Compensation
Lower Limit No additional voltage adjustment is made below
this temperature.

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Rectifiers
The SC100 registers all rectifier modules as they are inserted into the dc power system.
Information
The following information is available from rectifiers.

Software Version Version of rectifier embedded software. SC100: Menu > Identity >
Rectifier Identity
DCTools: Configuration >
RXP
Serial Number Rectifier serial number. SC100: Menu > Identity >
(S/N) Rectifier Identity
DCTools: Rectifiers
Power Rectifier output power as a percentage of Max.
Power Limit.
State Registered - communicating with the SC100.
Un-registered - there is a rectifier compatibility
or communications problem.
AC Voltage The ac voltage measured by the rectifier.
Voltage Rectifier's dc output voltage. This is the Float
Voltage adjusted by any the voltage control
processes such as Temperature Compensation,
Active Voltage Control etc. See further details on
page 16.
Current Rectifier's output current.
Heatsink Temp The measured rectifier heatsink temperature. DCTools: Rectifiers
Max Power Limit Rectifier's maximum output power (factory set).

Max Current Limit The maximum dc current limit value of the
rectifier.
Adjust Rectifier Current Limit to set a

lower operating current limit.
Max AC Current The maximum ac current limit value of the
Limit rectifier.
Adjust Rectifier AC Current Limit to set

a lower operating current limit.
Status Information about rectifier alarms.

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Common Rectifier Configuration

The following parameters (common to all rectifiers) can be configured.

OVSD Set Point Over Voltage Shut Down. A rectifier will shut
down if its output exceeds this value.
Ramp Up Slope The ramp-up slope of the rectifier, as a

percentage of the rectifier rated current.
Enable Rectifier Set to Enabled to allow rectifier shut down.
Shutdown DCTools: Rectifiers
Rectifier Current The output current limit of the rectifier. If set to

Limit zero then the output current is maximum.
Start Up Delay The delay from ac turn-on before the rectifier
output turns on.
AC Rectifier The input current limit of the rectifier. If set to

Current Limit zero then the input current is maximum.
See Voltage Control on page 16 for details of the rectifier's output voltage control.
Identify
The rectifier's registration number does not correspond to a physical position in the dc power
system.
► To identify a rectifier
• On the SC100 keypad go to: Menu > Identity > Rectifier Identity.
• Select a rectifier. All LEDs on the selected rectifier will flash for 60 seconds.
Rectifier serial numbers are printed on a label on the front of each rectifier.

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Rectifier Shutdown
Manual Rectifier Shutdown
► To shut down a rectifier

• In DCTools go to: Rectifiers.
• Set Rectifier Shutdown to Enabled.
• In the Rectifiers table select the Shutdown check box.
• The rectifier will shut down and the yellow LED will be on.
While an APR48-3G, APR24-3G, EPR48-3G or CR48-3G rectifier is shut down it will check
for a restart command approximately every 5-15 seconds. This causes a click sound.
The SC100 will restart any shutdown rectifiers if: ac has failed, or more than one rectifier has
failed, or the bus voltage is below the LVD Disconnect Voltage, or Rectifier Shutdown is
disabled.
Rectifier Restart
► To restart all shutdown rectifiers

• Use the SC100 keypad to go to: Menu > Controls >Restart All Rectifiers.
Or
• In DCTools go to: Rectifiers. Click Restart All Rectifiers.
► To restart individual rectifiers

• In DCTools go to: Rectifiers.
• For each rectifier clear the Shutdown check box.
The rectifier(s) will then resume normal operation.

The SC100 will restart any shutdown rectifiers if: ac has failed, or more than one rectifier has
failed, or the bus voltage is below the LVD Disconnect Voltage, or Rectifier Shutdown is
disabled.

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Auxiliary Temperature Shutdown
This feature requires a second temperature sensor connected to the I/O board.
All rectifiers can be shutdown if the temperature measured by the Auxiliary Temperature
sensor is outside a configured range.
See also LVD Auxiliary Temperature Disconnect on page 31.
► To set Auxiliary Temperature Shutdown

• In DCTools go to LVD > Auxiliary Temperature Disconnect.
• Set the Auxiliary Temperature High/Low Thresholds and Hysteresis values as required.
See System Alarms on page 31.
• Set Enable Aux Temp Rectifier Shutdown to Enabled.
All rectifiers will now shutdown if the Auxiliary Temperature is out of range.
AC Phase Voltages
The SC100 can display the three ac phase voltages in a three-phase system. The phase
voltages are the average ac voltages measured by one or more rectifiers supplied from each
of the three phases.
► To assign rectifiers to phases from the SC100 keypad

• On the SC100 keypad go to: Menu > Identity > Rectifier Identity.
• Select a rectifier.
As each rectifier is selected the Identify function will cause it to flash all its LEDs.
• Choose Phase, then choose the ac phase that supplies the rectifier (Phase 1, Phase 2, or
Phase 3).
• Press Select.
• Repeat for other rectifiers.
For best accuracy assign all rectifiers to the appropriate Phase.
► To assign rectifiers to phases in DCTools

• Connect to the SC100 using DCTools. See details on page 11.
• In DCTools go to: Rectifiers. Expand the AC Phase table.
• Copy the Serial Numbers of registered rectifiers from the Rectifiers table to the Serial
Number column in the AC Phase table.
• For each rectifier double click on the entry in the AC Phase column. Select the ac phase
that supplies the rectifier (Phase 1, Phase 2, or Phase 3).

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► To view the phase voltages

• On the SC100 keypad go to: AC Voltage. See Menu on page 8.
• In DCTools go to: Analog Inputs.
An AC Phase Rectifier Missing alarm is activated if a rectifier assigned to an ac phase is not
registered.
Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD)

Low Voltage Disconnects may be connected either as load disconnect or battery disconnect
depending on the dc power system model. They have two purposes:
• to protect a VRLA battery from deep discharge and premature failure, and/or
• to reduce the load on a battery under discharge so that high priority equipment operates
for a longer time after an ac supply failure.
The SC100 has two LVD control channels (LVD1 and LVD2) with three modes of operation:
1 Normal Mode: In this mode LVD2 Slave Mode and AC Timer Mode are disabled, and
LVD2 (if Enabled) will only disconnect after LVD1.
2 LVD2 Slave Mode: In this mode LVD2 has the same operating parameters as LVD1.
3 AC Timer Mode: The LVD will disconnect either after the AC Timer Disconnect Delay,
or the bus voltage drops to the Disconnect Voltage, whichever happens first. Both LVD1
and LVD2 can be set to AC Timer mode if required (but LVD2 will only disconnect after
LVD1).
The following diagram shows a typical two LVD configuration. This allows lower priority
loads to be disconnected first (LVD1), either at a specified battery voltage or a specified time
interval after an ac supply failure. This then prolongs battery power for the highest priority
loads (LVD2). The battery will be disconnected when the battery voltage reaches its
minimum preset voltage.
"LVD1 - low priority load

disconnect (disconnects
first).
#LVD2 - battery disconnect

(only disconnects after
LVD1)
$Connections to high
priority loads (eg
transmission equipment).
%Connections to low
priority loads.
!Connection to the SC100

system controller via the
I/O board.

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► To enable LVD1 and/or LVD2

• Use the SC100 keypad to go to: Menu > Configuration > Low Volts Disconnect > Edit
• Or, in DCTools go to: LVD > LVD1/LVD2
► To manually connect or disconnect an LVD

• Use the SC100 keypad to go to: Menu > Controls > LVD1/LVD2 > Control
• Select Manual Connect or Manual Disconnect to connect or disconnect the LVD contactor.
The LVD will remain in the selected state until another state or Automatic Control is
selected.
• Select Automatic Control to return the LVD to automatic operation.
Characterization
The LVD Characterization process determines the optimum operating values for the LVD
contactor(s). These values are stored in the SC100 and on the I/O board.
LVD Characterization is generally only required if the Input/Output Board is replaced. See
Replacing the Input/Output Board on page 53.
Information
The following information is available about LVDs.

State Indicates if an LVD is Disabled, Connected or SC100: Menu > Controls >
Disconnected. LVD1/LVD2
Mode The current operation mode - Auto or Manual. DCTools: > LVD >
LVD1/LVD2

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Configuration
The following parameters must be configured to set the LVDs.

Inhibit Period The minimum time an LVD stays connected or DCTools: LVD > LVD
disconnected before it can change state. Config
Allow Front Panel Disables LVD manual control from the controller DCTools: Configuration >
LVD Control front panel. Communications
Enable Slave Mode LVD2 will disconnect and reconnect
(LVD2 only) simultaneously with LVD1. Other LVD2
configuration parameters are ignored.
Enable AC Timer LVD will disconnect after the AC Timer
Disconnect Delay, even if the Disconnect Voltage
is not reached.
AC Timer If Enable AC Timer is set then the LVD will
Disconnect Delay disconnect after the Disconnect Delay from the
start of an ac supply failure, unless Disconnect
Voltage is reached first.
LVD1 Disconnect If the bus voltage drops to this value, then any
Voltage shutdown rectifiers are restarted (even if LVD is
disabled). Then, if the bus voltage is still lower
than this value after the LVD Recognition Period,
the LVD will disconnect.
LVD2 Disconnect If the bus voltage drops to this value after the DCTools: LVD >
Voltage LVD Recognition Period, the LVD will LVD1/LVD2
disconnect. This parameter is ignored if Enable
LVD2 Slave Mode is Enabled.
LVD1 Reconnect LVD1 reconnects when the bus voltage has been
Voltage* above this value for the LVD1 Recognition
Period and LVD2 is disabled, or has already
reconnected, or is in slave mode.
LVD2 Reconnect LVD2 reconnects when the bus voltage has been
Voltage* above this value for the LVD2 Recognition
Period. This parameter is ignored if Enable LVD2
Slave Mode is Enabled.
LVD1 Recognition The time the bus voltage must be below the
Period disconnect voltage before disconnection, or
above the reconnect voltage before reconnection.
LVD2 Recognition The time the bus voltage must be below the
Period disconnect voltage before disconnection, or
above the reconnect voltage before reconnection.
This parameter is ignored if Enable LVD2 Slave
Mode is set to Enabled.
Enable See Auxiliary Temperature Disconnect on page
LVD1/LVD2 Aux 31.
Temp Disconnect
* If the LVD is used as a load-disconnect, ensure the reconnect voltage is set higher than the
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Auxiliary Temperature Disconnect

This feature requires a second temperature sensor connected to the I/O board.
An LVD can be set to disconnect if the temperature measured by the Auxiliary Temperature
sensor is outside a configured range (as well the standard voltage controlled LVD operation).
See also Rectifier Auxiliary Temperature Shutdown on page 27.
► To set Auxiliary Temperature Disconnect

• In DCTools go to LVD > Auxiliary Temperature Disconnect.
• Set the Auxiliary Temperature High/Low Thresholds and Hysteresis values as required.
See System Alarms on page 31.
• Set Enable LVD1 Aux Temp Disconnect and/or Enable LVD2 Aux Temp Disconnect to
Enabled as required.
LVD1 and/or LVD2 will now disconnect if the Auxiliary Temperature is out of range.
System Alarms
The SC100 standard system alarms are listed in Alarm Descriptions on page 57.
Active alarms
On the SC100 an active alarm is indicated by an alarm LED (depending on the alarms
configured Severity). See details on page 11.
► To view a list of active alarms

• Use the SC100 keypad to go to: Menu > Alarms.
• Or, in DCTools go to System.
Information
The following information is available about system alarms.

State Indicates if an alarm is active or inactive.
SC100: Menu > Alarms
Severity The assigned alarm severity level: Critical,
Major, Minor, Warning. DCTools: System

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Individual Alarm Configuration

The following parameters can be configured for each system alarm.

Severity Set to Disabled if no indication is required when
the alarm is active. Or, set to the required alarm
priority.
DCTools: Alarms > Alarm
DO Mapping A If required, select a digital output (relay) that
State
will be operated when the alarm is active.
DO Mapping B If required, select a second digital output (relay)
that will be operated when the alarm is active.
Common Alarm Configuration

The following parameters (common to all alarms) can be configured.

Alarm Recognition An alarm condition must be continuously active
Period for this period before an alarm is generated.
Applies to all alarms except AC Fail and

System Overload.
AC Fail An ac supply failure condition must be
Recognition Period continuously active for this period before an AC
Fail alarm is generated.
Enable High Float The High Float alarm threshold will be adjusted
Tracking when the operating voltage is changed by a
voltage control process.
High Float High Float alarm is activated if the bus voltage is
Threshold above this value.
Enable Low Float The Low Float alarm threshold will be adjusted
Tracking when the operating voltage is changed by a
voltage control process.
Low Float Low Float alarm is activated when the bus
Threshold voltage is below this value.
High Load High Load alarm is activated if the bus voltage is DCTools: Alarms > Alarm
Threshold above this value. Configuration
Low Load Low Load alarm is activated if the bus voltage is
Threshold below this value.
Battery Fuse Fail Specifies if the alarm activates from an open or
Active State closed contact.
Battery Battery Temperature High alarm is activated if
Temperature High the battery temperature is above this value.
Threshold
Battery Battery Temperature Low alarm is activated if
Temperature Low the battery temperature is below this value.
Threshold

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System Overload See details on page 33.

Type

Recognition Period
Threshold
AC High Threshold AC High alarm is activated if the ac voltage is
above this value.
AC Low Threshold AC Low alarm is activated if the ac voltage is
below this value.
Battery Charge Battery Charge Over Current alarm is activated if

Over Current the battery charge current is above this DCTools: Alarms > Alarm
Threshold percentage of the battery capacity or 2A, which Configuration
ever is greater.
Auxiliary Auxiliary Temperature Low alarm is activated if
Temperature Low the auxiliary temperature is below this value.
Threshold*
Auxiliary The hysteresis that is applied before the alarm
Temperature Low deactivates.
Hysteresis*
Auxiliary Auxiliary Temperature High alarm is activated if
Temperature High the auxiliary temperature is above this value.
Threshold*
Auxiliary The hysteresis that is applied before the alarm
Temperature High deactivates.
Hysteresis*
In Discharge Alarm Set to indicate when In Discharge alarm will
Condition activate - Always or Only While AC Present.
In Discharge Alarm In Discharge alarm is activated if the battery
Threshold current is above this percentage of the battery
capacity.
* See Auxiliary Temperature Disconnect on page 31.
System Overload Alarm

The System Overload alarm activates if the total system load exceeds a percentage of the
installed rectifier capacity for a specified period. This indicates that additional rectifiers need
to be installed. This is useful at sites where there is ongoing installation of additional load
equipment.
► To enable System Overload

• In DCTools go to: Alarms > Alarm States

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Information
The following information is available about System Overload.

System Power The output power of the system as a percentage DCTools: System
of the total nominal power the system is capable
of supplying.
Configuration

System Overload The System Overload alarm activates if the load
Threshold is above this threshold continuously for the
System Overload Recognition Period. Measured
as a percentage of total rectifier capacity.
System Overload The System Overload alarm activates if the load
Recognition Period is above the threshold continuously for this time.
It is normally set to several hours so that the
alarm does not operate during a normal battery
recharge.
DCTools: Alarms > Alarm
System Overload The System Overload alarm can be based on Configuration
Type either total system capacity or system
redundancy.
If the system overload type is based on Total
Capacity then the alarm will trigger when the
load is above the System Overload Threshold for
the System Overload Recognition Period.
If the system overload type is based on
Redundancy then the alarm will trigger when
the load is above the total current capacity of the
system minus the current capacity of the largest
rectifier, for the System Overload Recognition
Period.
An alarm will always activate if the

system overload type is set to
Redundancy when there is only one
rectifier installed.
Input/Output (I/O)
The following section describes the I/O functions available with a single IOBGP I/O board.
Optional SiteSure-3G input/output (I/O) modules or additional IOBGP I/O boards can be
connected to the SC100 to provide additional I/O to monitor and control external devices.
For details refer to the SiteSure-3G Installation Guide (see Related Information on page i).

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Analog System Values

The SC100 provides access to the following system analog values.

Bus Voltage The system bus voltage from the bus voltage sensor.
If the bus voltage sensor has failed, the system bus
voltage is determined from the rectifier output
voltages.
Load Current The total current drawn by all loads. The controller
uses the sum of any current inputs mapped as load
shunts. If no input is mapped and a battery current is
available, the load current is calculated as Rectifier
Current - Battery Current, otherwise it is unavailable.
Battery Current The total current flowing to/from the batteries. The
controller uses the sum of any current inputs
mapped as battery shunts. If no input is mapped and
a load current is available, the battery current is
calculated as Rectifier Current - Load Current,
otherwise it is unavailable. If positive, the battery is
being charged. SC100 Status
Battery The temperature measured by the battery Menu
Temperature temperature sensor. DCTools:
Auxiliary The temperature measured by the auxiliary Analog Inputs
Temperature temperature sensor (if connected).
Rectifier Current The total current output by all rectifiers. The
controller uses the sum of any current inputs
mapped as rectifier shunts. If there are no rectifier
shunts but there are battery and load shunts, the
rectifier current is calculated as Battery Current +
Load Current. Otherwise rectifier current is
determined as the sum of all reported rectifier output
currents.
System Power The output power of the system as a percentage of
the total nominal power of the registered rectifiers.
AC Voltage The average of the ac voltage measured by all
rectifiers (single or 3-phase depending on rectifier
model).

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System States
The SC100 monitors the following system states to provide an overview of the dc power
system's operation.
Name Description Where to find:

ACD Fan Fail Indicates the state of the ACD Fan Fail alarm
input (only used in systems with ac distribution
fans).
MOV Fail Indicates the state of the ac input surge
protection device alarm (only used in systems
with MOV surge protection).
DCTools: Digital Inputs
Load Fuse Fail Indicates the state of the Load Fuse Fail alarm
input.
Battery Fuse Fail Indicates the state of the Battery Fuse Fail alarm
input.
A value of Unavailable indicates that the System State is not configured for this dc power
system.
Digital Inputs
The input/output (I/O) board is fitted with a number of configurable digital inputs (DI)
which can monitor external voltage-free relay contacts or switches. See Input/Output Board
on page 2 for details.
► To configure a digital input

1 In DCTools go to Digital Inputs. Expand the Digital Inputs table.
2 Select a Digital Input.
3 Configure the following parameters to suit the application.
To change a setting, double-click and select from drop down list or edit the text.
Parameter Setting
Name Type the name of the input.
Function Set to User Defined.

Severity Set to Disabled if no alarm indication is required when the Digital Input is
active. Or, set to the required alarm priority.
Digital Output If required, select a relay that will be operated when the Digital Input is active.
Mapping A
Digital Output If required, select a second relay that will be operated when the DI is active.
Mapping B
Active State Select the state of the input that will activate the Digital Input.
Group Set to 0 unless using Groups in PowerManagerII. See PowerManagerII online
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Digital Outputs
The input/output (I/O) board is fitted with a number of digital outputs (relays) which can
control external equipment or alarm systems. See Input/Output Board on page 2 for details.
Digital outputs are operated by a mapping from a digital input (see details on page 36) or a
system alarm (see details on page 31).
► To test a digital output

• In DCTools go to Digital Outputs:
• Expand the Digital Outputs table.
• In the Test State column select Relay Active or Relay Inactive.
• The corresponding digital output will go to the selected state for the Test Duration
period (default: 10s), or until another Test State is selected.
• Or, use the SC100 keypad to go to Menu > Controls > Digital Output Test > Activate.
• Select the required Digital Output (1-6).
• Press Toggle to change the state of the digital output.
• The corresponding digital output will go to the selected state for the Test Duration
period (default: 10s), or until Toggle is pressed again.
► To set the state of a digital output

• In DCTools or PowerManagerII (SiteManager) go to Digital Outputs:
• Expand the Digital Outputs table.
• In the Remote Control State column select Active or Inactive.
If Inactive is selected the digital output will still be activated by any digital input, analog
input, or system alarm mapped to it.
• The corresponding digital output will go to the selected state until another Remote
Control State is selected.
► To configure a digital output

1 In DCTools go to Digital Outputs. Expand the Digital Outputs table.
2 Select a Digital Output.
Digital Output 6 is also used as the Monitor Fail alarm relay. It will operate if a Monitor
Fail alarm is active.
3 Configure the following parameters to suit the application.
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Parameter Setting
Test State Set to Test Disabled.
Remote Control Set to Inactive.
State
Name Type the name of the output.
Active State Select the state of the output when the Digital Output is active.
Group Set to 0 unless using Groups in PowerManagerII. See PowerManagerII online

help for details.
Data Logging
The SC100 has the following data logging functions.
Event Log
The SC100 maintains an Event Log in non-volatile memory. The Event Log records up to 100
system events (oldest events are over-written). See System Event Types on page 65 for a
description of event log entries.
► To view and save the Event Log

• In DCTools go to: Event Log.
• Wait for the log entries to download from the SC100.
The Log Time is the length of time since the SC100 was powered up.
• If required, click Save to File ... to save the log to a file (enter a file name, select a file type,
and browse to a location to save the file).
► To clear all entries from the Event Log

• In DCTools go to: Event Log.
• Click Clear Log.
PC Log
The PC Log allows a continuous streaming of system data (Bus Voltage, Load Current,
Battery Current, Battery Temperature, Rectifier Current, Load Power, System Power) from
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► To configure and activate the PC Log

1 In DCTools go to PC Log.
2 At File Name click on the button to enter a file name, select a file type, and browse to a
location to save the file.
3 Select the required interval between log entries (from 5s to 60 minutes).
4 Click on Start to begin the log.
5 Click on Stop to end the log.
Backup and Restore

The configuration file settings in the SC100 can be saved to (Backup) or loaded from
(Restore) a PC/laptop using DCTools.
Backup and Restore can be used to:
• Load a standard (master) configuration file into an SC100 for customization.
• Copy a customized configuration file from one SC100 to others (at similar sites).
• Save a copy of a customized configuration file. This is recommended in case the SC100
has to be replaced.
► To use DCTools for Backup and Restore

1 Connect to the SC100 with DCTools. See details on page 11 or see Communications
Options on page 42.
2 In DCTools go to File > ICE Backup/Restore and follow the prompts.
The saved file does not include site specific settings including Site Identity, IP Address and
S3P Address.

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Communications
4
C h a p t e r 4
Communications
Overview
Topic Page
Communications Options 42
Direct RS232 Communications 42
PSTN Modem Communications 43
GSM Modem Communications 45
Serial Communications (RS232) Security 48

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Communications Options
The SC100 system controller has a standard RS232 serial interface (XS1) for communication
with a local or remote PC or laptop. See the diagram on page 2 for location of the connector.
The standard communications options for an SC100 system controller are described in the
following sections. For other communications options contact your Powerware dc product
supplier or Eaton (see Worldwide Support on page 69).
Direct RS232 Communications
Connections
"SC100 system controller

#PC/laptop with DCTools
$RS232 null-modem cable.
See details. Protocol: S3P.
DCTools Communications Setup

► To connect to the SC100 with DCTools:
1 Install DCTools on the PC/laptop.
2 Double-click the DCTools icon to open the Connection Manager window.
3 Go to Connection > New to open a new connection dialog box.
4 Enter:
Connection Name: <as required>
Comms Enabled: True
Protocol: S3P
Connect Using: Select the RS232 COM port
S3P Address: 0
5 Press OK. DCTools will now connect to the SC100.
6 See System Operation on page 15 for details of the SC100 control and monitoring
functions available via DCTools.
7 If required, access to the SC100 via DCTools can be password controlled. See Write
Access Password on page 48.

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PSTN Modem Communications
Connections
The PC modem may be external to the PC (as shown) or internal.
"SC100 system controller %PSTN modem

#PC/laptop with PowerManagerII and/or DCTools. !PSTN network. Protocol: S3P
$RS232 modem cable (straight-thru). If access to
XS1 is restricted use a DB9 ribbon cable extension
(Farnell part number 869-6411).
SC100 Setup
Not all modems are suitable. If your modem does not operate correctly check the modem setup
string. Contact your Powerware dc product supplier or Eaton for further assistance. See
Worldwide Support on page 69.
► To enable modem communications

1 Connect to the SC100 with DCTools (see details on page 11).
2 Go to Communications.
3 Click on + to expand Modem. Configure the following settings:
Enable Modem: Enabled
Modem Power Reset: Optional. If this is enabled, then the SC100 will
attempt to reset a non-operating modem by
turning its power supply off and on using digital
output 2.
Modem Set Up String: The string sent to the modem on reset.
The modem AT command should not be included
as it is automatically sent. The Auto-Answer Rings
parameter is also sent, so it does not need to be
included here. For complete details of appropriate
commands, consult your modem documentation.
Modem Auto Answer Rings: Number of rings before an incoming call is
answered.
Setting this parameter to zero disables incoming
calls (the modem can still be used for alarm
reporting).

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4 If the SC100 is to report alarms to PowerManagerII then click on + to expand

PowerManager Callback. Configure the following settings:
Alarm Report: Select the type of event(s) that will initiate the dial-
out process.
Report Maximum Retries: Set to the number of times the SC100 is to try to
connect with a remote modem, if the first attempt
fails.
After this number of retries the SC100 will try the
next number in the Dial Out Numbers table.
Dialing will stop if none of the numbers in the
Dial Out Number Table connect.
Report Retry Interval: Set to the required interval between retries.
Dial Out Number(s): Enter the telephone number(s) to be called.
Consult the modem documentation for
appropriate dial modifiers.
DCTools or PowerManagerII Communications Setup

► To connect to the SC100 with DCTools or PowerManagerII:
1 If not already installed, install the PC modem (hardware and software) according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
2 Install DCTools/PowerManagerII on the PC/laptop.
3 Double-click the DCTools/PowerManagerII icon to open the Connection Manager window.
5 Enter:
Comms Enabled: True
Protocol: S3P
Connect Using: Select the COM port used by the modem (if external) or the
modem name.
S3P Address: 0 (0 = Broadcast, 1-65279 = individual address)
Phone Number: The number of the PSTN line used by the modem.
Modem Logon: Clear if a logon script is not required for the modem.
Select if a logon script is required. Click Logon Script to
define.
For more details, see DCTools/PowerManagerII online
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6 Press OK. DCTools/PowerManagerII will now connect to the SC100.

8 If required, access to the SC100 via DCTools or PowerManagerII can be password
controlled. See Write Access Password on page 48.
GSM Modem Communications
Connections
The PC modem may be external to the PC (as shown) or internal.
"SC100 system controller Optional:
#PC/laptop with PowerManagerII and/or DCTools. &SMS text capable GSM cell phone
$RS232 modem cable (straight-thru). If access to 3SMS text message "P" or "p"
XS1 is restricted use a DB9 ribbon cable extension
(Farnell part number 869-6411). 4Power status text messages
%GSM modem 5Alarm text messages
!Modem
SC100 Setup
Not all modems are suitable. If your modem does not operate correctly check the modem setup
string. Contact your Powerware dc product supplier or Eaton for further assistance. See
► To enable modem communications

2 Go to Communications.

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3 Click on + to expand Modem. Configure the following settings:

Enable Modem: Enabled
Modem Power Reset: Optional. If this is enabled, then the SC100 will
attempt to reset a non-operating modem by
turning its power supply off and on using digital
output 2.
Modem Set Up String: The string sent to the modem on reset.
The modem AT command should not be included
as it is automatically sent. The Auto-Answer Rings
parameter is also sent, so it does not need to be
included here. For complete details of appropriate
commands, consult your modem documentation.
Modem Auto Answer Rings: Number of rings before an incoming call is
answered.
Setting this parameter to zero disables incoming
calls (the modem can still be used for alarm
reporting).
4 If the SC100 is to report alarms to PowerManagerII then click on + to expand
PowerManager Callback. Configure the following settings:
Alarm Report: Select the type of event(s) that will initiate the dial-
out process.
Report Maximum Retries: Set to the number of times the SC100 is to try to
connect with a remote modem, if the first attempt
fails.
After this number of retries the SC100 will try the
next number in the Dial Out Numbers table.
Dialing will stop if none of the numbers in the
Dial Out Number Table connect.
Report Retry Interval: Set to the required interval between retries.
Dial Out Number(s): Enter the telephone number(s) to be called.
Consult the modem documentation for
appropriate dial modifiers.
DCTools or PowerManagerII Communications Setup

► To connect to the SC100 with DCTools or PowerManagerII:
1 If not already installed, install the PC modem (hardware and software) according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
2 Install DCTools/PowerManagerII on the PC/laptop.
3 Double-click the DCTools/PowerManagerII icon to open the Connection Manager window.

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5 Enter:
Comms Enabled: True
Protocol: S3P
Connect Using: Select the COM port used by the modem (if external) or the
modem name.
S3P Address: 0 (0 = Broadcast, 1-65279 = individual address)
Phone Number: The number of the PSTN line used by the modem.
Modem Logon: Clear if a logon script is not required for the modem.
Select if a logon script is required. Click Logon Script to
define.
For more details, see DCTools/PowerManagerII online
help (press F1).
6 Press OK. DCTools/PowerManagerII will now connect to the SC100.
8 If required, access to the SC100 via DCTools or PowerManagerII can be password
controlled. See Write Access Password on page 48.
SMS Text Messaging Setup (if required)

For additional information see Application Note AN0024. To receive application notes see
► To enable SMS alarm messages

1 Connect to the SC100 with DCTools.
2 Go to Configuration > Communications.
3 Click on C to expand SMS.
4 For each cellphone to receive SMS alarm messages set the Phone Number and other
details as required.
► To check the dc power system status using SMS

1 From any cellphone write a SMS (text) message starting with "P" or "p" (any following
characters are ignored).
2 Send the message to the SC100 GSM modem telephone number.
The SC100 will reply with a dc power system status message.

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Serial Communications (RS232) Security
Write Access Password

The Write Access Password prevents unauthorized changes to the SC100 configuration
(using DCTools or PowerManagerII).
When a Write Access Password is set serial communications access to the SC100 (using
DCTools or PowerManagerII) is read only. The password must be entered before any setting
can be changed.
If a Write Access Password is lost, clear it from the SC100 keypad and enter a new password in
DCTools.
► To set a Write Access Password

2 Go to Configuration > Communications
3 Type a password into the Write Access Password field.
Passwords are case sensitive, maximum 32 characters.

4 Click the Apply Changes button.
► To clear or change a Write Access Password

2 Go to Configuration > Communications
3 Type a new password into the Remote Access Password field or leave the field blank for no
password control.
4 Click the Apply Changes button.
5 Enter the old password.
► To clear a Write Access Password from the SC100

1 Use SC100 keypad to go to Menu > Configuration > Controller > Edit > Serial Port Access.
2 Select Clear.
The password is now permanently cleared. If required, reset the password with DCTools.

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Chapter 5
Maintenance
4
C h a p t e r 5
Maintenance
Overview
Topic Page
Troubleshooting 50
Replacing the System Controller 53
Replacing the Input/Output Board 53

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Troubleshooting
Use the table to troubleshoot minor installation and operational problems. For additional
assistance see contact details on page 69. Return items for replacement or repair with a
completed Equipment Incident Report on page 67.
Problem Possible Cause Required Action

SC100 displays a dc power See Alarm Descriptions on page 57.
system alarm message.
SC100 LCD display is blank RXP/power cable is Connect cable from connector YS11 to
and green Power On LED is disconnected from the SC100. the dc power system voltage feed
off. module (see Connections on page 4).
Wait for start-up to complete.
The ac supply is off and the None. The power system including
batteries are not connected the SC100 will return to normal
because the Low Voltage operation when the ac supply is
Disconnect (LVD) has within its specified voltage range.
disconnected.
Faulty Voltage Feed Module Replace faulty unit.
(VFM) or faulty SC100.
SC100 LCD display is blank SC100 is in start-up mode Wait for start-up to complete. See
and green Power On LED is Starting the SC100 on page 8.
on.
Faulty SC100 Replace faulty SC100.
SC100 Red LED or Yellow An alarm is active. Check the type of alarm on the LCD
LED is on. display or with DCTools or
PowerManagerII. See Alarm
Descriptions on page 57.
Unable to change settings A previous setting change is Wait a short time then try again.
from SC100 keypad. still being updated.
Keypad access is set to Protected. See Keypad Access Security on page
10.
Monitor OK relay (RLY6) is An active alarm, digital input or Check relay mapping. See Alarms on
de-energized. analog input is mapped to this page 31, Analog Inputs, or Digital
relay. Inputs on page 36.
SC100 or I/O board software Replace faulty unit.
corrupt or hardware fault.
Incorrect battery or load Bus voltage sense polarity is Check the bus voltage sense polarity
current readings. incorrect. and correct if necessary.
Incorrectly configured shunt Check shunt mapping and gain is
inputs. correct.
Current is below the deadband None, normal operation.
threshold (approximately 2% of
full scale).

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SC100 or DCTools displays Failed, disconnected or Replace, connect or configure sensor.
??? or N/A unconfigured sensor.
Faulty or disconnected voltage Replace or connect voltage feed
feed module. module.
SC100 displays Config Error Missing or invalid configuration Either:

file.
Load a valid configuration file into
the SC100. See Backup and Restore on
page 39, or
Change one or more configuration
settings using the SC100 keypad or
DCTools.
Incorrect rectifier voltage, Check that all rectifiers are of the
because installed rectifiers have same type and replace as necessary.
different output voltages.
DCTools connection Connection problem Refer to following communications

problem (Target Failed to problems.
Respond error)
Modem/RS232 Incorrect, disconnected or faulty Check an RS232 straight-thru cable is

communications problem. cable. plugged into XS1 and the modem.
Replace faulty cable.
Access to RS232 connector XS1 Use a DB9 ribbon cable extension

is restricted. (Farnell part number 869-6411).
Incorrect communications See PSTN Modem Communications
settings. on page 43 or GSM Modem
Communications on page 45.
Incorrect modem setup string. Refer to the AT command section in
the modem's manual.
Modem not powered or other Refer to the modem's manual.
modem problem.
Incompatible modem. Contact your Powerware dc product
supplier or Eaton for advice. See
Password required to change See Write Access Password on page
settings. 48.
I/O board Power/Comms I/O board is not powered or Check connection to YH3 on I/O
OK LED is off faulty. board. See Connections on page 4.
Replace I/O board if faulty.
I/O board Power/Comms I/O board is responding to an None, this is normal operation.
OK LED is flashing. Identify command from the
SC100.

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LVD1 and/or LVD2 Status LVD is connected (contactor None, this is normal operation.
LEDs (on I/O board) are on. closed).
LVD1 and/or LVD2 Status LVD is disconnected (contactor None, this is normal operation.
LEDs are off (I/O board open).
Power On LED is on).
LVD1 and/or LVD2 Status The LVD contactor is in the Check the electrical and mechanical
LEDs are flashing. wrong state (SC100 internal operation of the contactor and
state does not match signal auxiliary switch.
from LVD auxiliary switch).
Check all wiring and connectors. See
Connections on page 4.
LVD contactor(s) not LVD settings incorrect. Use DCTools to check LVD is enabled
operating. and set to correct values. Check that
the LVD manual control is set to
AUTO. See details on page 29.
LVD contactor is disconnected. Check that the LVD control and dc
power cables are connected. See
details on page 4.
System has no dc output Load fuse or MCB open. Check the load fuses or MCBs.
(rectifiers are on).
LVD has disconnected the load. Use DCTools to check LVD is enabled
and set to correct values. (LVD status
LED on the I/O board is on when
LVD is connected.)
Check that the I/O board is
connected (Power LED is on).
Check that the LVD control and
Check the connections from the load
bus to the LVD.
System has no battery input Battery fuse or MCB open. Switch on the required battery fuse or
MCB(s).
LVD has disconnected the Use DCTools to check LVD is enabled
battery. and set to correct values. (LVD status
LED on the I/O board is on when
LVD is connected.)
Check that the I/O board is
connected (Power LED is on).
Check that the LVD control and
Check the connections from the
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Replacing the System Controller

The SC100 system controller can be replaced without switching off the dc power system and
disconnecting the equipment it powers.
The specific procedure depends on the system configuration. Refer to the dc power system
Installation and Operation Guide.
Replacing the Input/Output Board

The I/O board can be replaced without switching off the dc power system and disconnecting
the equipment it powers.
The specific procedure depends on the system configuration. Refer to the dc power system
Installation and Operation Guide.

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Appendix A
Specifications
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A p p e n d i x A
Specifications
SC100 system controller
Communications
RS232 Interface: RS232 (DTE)
Connector: DB9M
External modem options Type: PSTN or GSM
Operation: Dial in/Dial out
on alarm
IOBGP-00, -01 I/O Board

The following specifications apply to a single IOBGP-00, -01 I/O board connected to the
SC100 system controller.
Digital Outputs/Alarm Relays (IOBGP)

Number of Digital Outputs/Relays 6 (one also used for Monitor OK alarm)
Contact Arrangement One changeover contact per relay
Contact Rating 0.1A @ 60V dc maximum
Connectors Screwless terminal blocks
Wire Size 0.5 - 2.0mm2 [20 - 14 AWG]
Isolation Relay connections are isolated to 500V dc
from all other circuitry, earth and system
common.
Digital Inputs (IOBGP)

Number of Digital Inputs 6
Connectors Screwless terminal blocks
Wire Size 0.5 - 2.0mm2 [20 - 14 AWG]
Input Types Voltage-free switch or relay contacts only
Input Range Live Bus to Live Bus + 5V
Input Common Same bus as used for current shunts (Live
bus is standard)
Input Protection Protected against damage from short
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Temperature Sense Inputs (IOBGP)

Number of Temperature Sense Inputs 2
One only connected as standard. Second input
available (requires additional temperature
sensor).
Range 2.53V to 3.43V (-20 to +70°C [-4 to +158°F])
Resolution < 0.01V (< 1°C [1.8°F])
Accuracy ±1°C [1.8°F] at 25°C [77°F], ±2°C [3.6°F]
over rated temperature range
Maximum Cable Length 20m (65 feet)
Connector RJ45
Current Sense Inputs (IOBGP)

Number of Current Sense Inputs 3 (one used for internal current shunt)
Range –50 to +50mV
Resolution <50µV
Accuracy ±0.5% at 25°C [77°F], ±1% over rated
temperature range
Connector RJ45
Bus Voltage Sense Input (IOBGP)

Number of Bus Voltage Sense Inputs 1
Range –60V to +60V
Resolution 30mV
Accuracy ±0.5% at 25°C [77°F], ±1% over rated
temperature range
Connector MTA156 (2-way)

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Alarm Descriptions
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Alarm Descriptions
AC Fail All rectifiers report ac supply failure or a digital input with Function set to "AC Fail" is
active.
AC High The AC Voltage is above the AC High Threshold. See System Alarms on page 31.
AC Low The AC Voltage is below the AC Low Threshold. See System Alarms on page 31.
AC Phase Rectifier Missing A rectifier assigned to an ac phase (see details on page 27) is not registered.
ACD Fan Fail The ac distribution cooling system or fan controller has failed.
All Rectifiers Shut Down All rectifiers have been shutdown by the SC100.
Aux. Temp Sensor Fail The Auxiliary Temperature sensing system is faulty, or the I/O board mapping is
incorrect.
Aux. Temperature High The Auxiliary Temperature sensor is at a temperature above the Auxiliary
Temperature High Threshold.
Aux. Temperature Low The Auxiliary Temperature sensor is at a temperature below the Auxiliary
Temperature Low Threshold.
Battery Charge The battery charge current is above (Battery Charge Over Current Threshold * Battery
Over-current capacity) or 2A, which ever is greater.
Battery Current Limit Battery Current Limit (BCL) is active. See Battery Current Limit on page 18.
Battery Fuse Fail A battery fuse has blown or a battery fuse or MCB has operated (indicated by an
active digital input with Function "Battery Fuse Fail").
Battery Temperature The analog input with Function set to "Battery Temperature" has a value above the
High Battery Temperature High Threshold.
This alarm indicates either thermal runaway of the batteries or that the batteries are
operating at a temperature that may cause reduced battery life.
Battery Temperature The analog input with Function set to "Battery Temperature" has a value below the
Low Battery Temperature Low Threshold.
This alarm indicates a risk to the standby power system battery as lower temperatures
reduce the battery capacity.
Battery Test The Battery Test control process is active. See Battery Test on page 19.
Battery Test Fail The batteries do not have the required capacity or are not fully charged. See Battery
Test on page 19.
Bus Voltage Sensor Fail The system bus voltage (as measured by the bus voltage sensor) is more than from
2.0V away from the corrected average rectifier output voltage.
If the bus voltage sensor has failed, the system bus voltage is determined from the
rectifier output voltages.
Config Error Configuration file is missing or invalid, installed rectifiers have different nominal
output voltages, or the number of cells in a battery string entered in the configuration
file does not match the nominal rectifier output voltage. See Troubleshooting on page
50 for more information.
Current Sensor Fail The signal from a mapped current sensor is out of range.
Equalize The Equalize control process is active. See Equalize on page 20.
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High Load The bus voltage is higher than the safe range for the load and/or battery (set by the
High Load Threshold).
High Float The bus voltage is above its normal range (set by the High Float Threshold).
In Discharge The batteries are discharging (indicated by negative battery current).
Load Fuse Fail A load fuse has blown or a load fuse or MCB has operated (indicated by an active
digital input with Function "Load Fuse Fail").
Low Float The bus voltage is below its normal range (set by the Low Float Threshold).
Low Load The bus voltage is lower than the safe range for the load and/or battery (set by the
Low Load Threshold).
LVD1 (or LVD2) The LVD contactor must be characterized. See Low Voltage Disconnect on page 29.
Characterization Error
LVD1 (or LVD2) LVD1 (or LVD2) has disconnected the battery or load. See Low Voltage Disconnect on
Disconnected page 29.
LVD1 (or LVD2) Fail LVD1 (or LVD2) is faulty or the control cable from the I/O board is disconnected. See
Low Voltage Disconnect on page 29.
LVD1 (or LVD2) Manual LVD1 (or LVD2) is set to MANUAL CONNECT or MANUAL DISCONNECT. See
Low Voltage Disconnect on page 29.
Missing Hardware The SC100 has lost communication with the I/O board.
Monitor Fail The SC100 has an internal fault.
MOV Fail One or more MOV cartridges have failed and must be replaced (indicated by an active
digital input with Function set to "MOV Fail").
Multiple Rectifier More than one rectifier has lost communications. See also Rectifier Comms Lost on
Comms Lost page 58.
Multiple Rectifier Fail Multiple rectifiers are faulty or their ac supply has failed without causing partial or
total ac supply failure.
Partial AC Fail More than 20% of single-phase rectifiers are reporting ac supply failure or loss of a
phase, or all 3-phase rectifiers are reporting loss of the same phase.
Rectifier Comms Lost Normally this alarm indicates that a rectifier has been removed during routine
maintenance. However, faulty rectifier communications or losing the rectifier
communications bus can also trigger this alarm. If removing multiple rectifiers
triggers this alarm, you can reset it from the keypad before it triggers an external
alarm.
Rectifier Current Limit Rectifier(s) in current limit.
Rectifier Fail A rectifier is faulty or its ac supply has failed without causing partial or total ac
supply failure.
Rectifier No Load The total rectifier current is less than 2% of the maximum system output current or is
less than 2A.
Rectifier Over Rectifier(s) operating in temperature turndown mode, because of high ambient
Temperature temperature or low ac supply voltage.
Sensor Fail The current, temperature or voltage sensing system is faulty, or the I/O board
mapping is incorrect.
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System Overload The power system is operating close to its maximum capacity and more rectifiers are
needed. The System Overload threshold is configurable. See System Overload Alarm
on page 33.
Temperature Sensor Fail The temperature sensing system is faulty, or the I/O board mapping is incorrect.
Unknown Hardware The SC100 has detected an unknown type of device on the RXP bus. Contact your
Eaton DC product supplier for advice.

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Connector Pin-outs
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Connector Pin-outs
System Controller Connector Pin-outs
Connector Type Purpose Pin Description

XS1 DB9M RS232 Serial Interface 1 -
2 RD (Receive Data)
3 TD (Transmit Data)
4 DTR (Data Terminal Ready)
5 Common (Ground)
6 -
7 RTS (Request to Send)
8 -
9 -
YS11 RJ45 RXP System 1 +24/48V (System bus voltage)
Communications
2 +24/48V (System bus voltage)
3 -
4 RS485-A
5 RS485-B
6 -
7 0V
8 0V
1 8
RS232 D9M and RJ45 connector pin-outs RJ45 plug pin-outs

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I/O Board (IOBGP-00, -01) Connector Pin-outs

XH4 MTA LVD1 Interface 1 Coil +
156
2 Coil -
3 LVD1 auxiliary switch
4 Auxiliary switch common
XH5 MTA LVD2 Interface 1 Coil +
156
2 Coil -
3 LVD2 auxiliary switch
4 Auxiliary switch common
XH6 RJ45 Current Sense Inputs 1 Current Input 1 Common
2 Current Input 1
3 +12V out
4 Current Input 2 Common
5 Current Input 2
6 0V out
7 Current Input 3 Common
8 Current Input 3
XH7 RJ45 Temperature sense 1 -
2 -
3 -
4 Temp Sense 1+
5 Temp Sense 1-
6 -
7 Temp Sense 2+
8 Temp Sense 2-
XH8 MTA LVD power 1 Bus live
156
2 Common
XH9 MTA Bus voltage sense 1 Controller reference (Live)
156
2 Controller sense (Com)
XH12A MTA Not used with SC100 1
156
2
3
4
XH15A Digital inputs D1-D3 1 D1 input
2 0V
3 D2 input

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4 0V
5 D3 input
6 0V
XH15B Digital inputs D4-D6 1 D4 input
2 0V
3 D5 input
4 0V
5 D6 input
6 0V
XH16/XH17 Digital relay outputs 1-2 1 Relay 1 normally closed (NC)
2 Relay 1 normally open (NO)
3 Relay 1 Common (COM)
4 Relay 2 normally closed (NC)
YH3 RJ45 dc power system digital 1 Load Fuse Fail
inputs
2 Battery Fuse Fail
3 +12V out
4 AC Distribution Fan Fail
5 AC Distribution MOV Fail
6 0V out (system live - protected)
7 -
8 System common - protected

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YH11 RJ45 RXP System 1 +24/48V (System bus voltage)
Communications
2 +24/48V (System bus voltage)
3 -
4 RS485-A
5 RS485-B
6 -
7 0V
8 0V
1 8
RJ45 connector pin-outs RJ45 plug pin-outs

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Appendix D
System Event Types

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A p p e n d i x D
System Event Types
Event Type Description Additional Event

Information
AI High Activation An analog input high threshold Analog input number
alarm has become active.
AI High Deactivation An analog input high threshold Analog input number
alarm has become inactive.
AI Low Activation An analog input low threshold Analog input number
alarm has become active.
AI Low Deactivation An analog input low threshold Analog input number
alarm has become inactive.
Alarm Activation An alarm has become active. Alarm number
Alarm Deactivation An alarm has become inactive. Alarm number
Configuration Change The configuration database was
changed.
Control Process End A control process has stopped. Control State
Control Process Start A control process has started. Control State
DI Activation A digital input alarm has become Digital input number
active.
DI Deactivation A digital input alarm has become Digital input number
inactive.
DO Control Activation A digital output has been Digital output number
manually activated.
DO Control A digital output has been Digital output number
Deactivation manually deactivated.
Logs Cleared The event and data logs have been
cleared.
Rectifier Restart A rectifier was started manually.
This excludes events where a
rectifier starts due to Load-Based
Rectifier Shutdown or after the
removal of a fault condition.
Rectifier Shutdown A rectifier was shut down
manually. This excludes events
where a rectifier shuts down due
to Load-Based Rectifier Shutdown
or a fault condition.
Start Up Records when the controller
started running.

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Equipment Incident Report
EQUIPMENT INCIDENT REPORT
Please enter as much information as you can. Send the completed form, together with the item for repair to your
nearest authorized service agent. NOTE: Only one fault to be recorded per form.
For further information contact your Powerware dc product supplier or Eaton Corporation, Telecommunications
Solutions Division. See contact details on page 69. Or email: CustomerServiceNZ@eaton.com
Date:
Customer Information
Company:
Postal Address:
Return Address:
(Not PO Box)
Telephone: Fax: Email:

Contact Name:
Location of Failure
Product code: Serial number: Document number:
System type installed in: Serial number:
Site name or location:
Fault discovered Delivery Unpacking Installation

Initial test Operation after ______ years Other ___________
Failure source Design Manufacturing Documentation

Transportation Installation Handling
___________
Effect on system operation None Minor Major _________________
INFORMATION (fault details, circumstances, consequences, actions)
Internal use only.

Reference No: __________ RMA: __________ NCR: __________ Signature: _________________ Date: __________

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INFORMATION continued (fault details, circumstances, consequences, actions)
SG/03 ISS04

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Worldwide Support
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Worldwide Support
For product information and a complete listing of worldwide sales offices, visit Eaton's
Powerware website at: www.powerware.com or email: DCinfo@eaton.com
For technical support contact either your local Powerware dc product representative, the
closest office from the following list, telephone (+64) 3 343-7448, or email
CustomerServiceNZ@eaton.com
Australia Tel. 1300 877 359

Canada Tel. 1-800-461-9166
Central America Tel. +52 55 9000 5252
China Tel. +86-571-8848-0166
Europe / Middle East / Africa Tel. +44-1243-810-500
Hong Kong / Korea / Taiwan Tel. +852-7221-5305
India Tel. +91-11-2649-9414 to 18
New Zealand / Pacific Tel: 0800 dc Power (327-693)
Tel. +64-3-343-7448
Singapore / South East Asia Tel. +65 6825 1668
South America Tel. +55-11-3616-8500
Tel: +54 11-4308-0778
United States of America Tel. 1-800-843-9433
(Toll Free)

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Index
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Index
Battery Test • 16, 17, 19, 21, 23

A Equalize • 16, 19, 20
AC Rectifier Current Limit • 25 Fast Charge • 16, 19, 21
AC Supply In Discharge Alarm • 58
AC Fail Alarm • 31, 57 Temperature Compensation • 16, 23
AC Voltage • 8, 27, 35 Temperature Sensor • 2, 4, 35, 56
Phase Voltages • 8, 27 Battery Circuit Breakers
ACD Fan Fail Alarm • 36, 57 Battery Fuse Fail Alarm • 36, 57
Active Voltage Control • 16, 17 Battery Current Limit • 16, 18, 21
Alarms Battery Current Limit Alarm • 57
AC Fail Alarm • 31, 57 Engine Run BCL • 18
ACD Fan Fail Alarm • 36, 57 Battery Temperature • 8
Alarm Configuration • 31 Battery Temperature High Alarm • 31, 57
Alarm Descriptions • 57 Battery Temperature Low Alarm • 31, 57
Alarm Tracking • 31 Battery Test • 16, 17, 19, 21, 23
Battery Fuse Fail Alarm • 36, 57 Battery Test Alarms • 57
Load Fuse Fail Alarm • 36, 58 BCL • See Battery Current Limit
LVD Status LED • 2 Bus Voltage • 8, 35
Monitor OK Alarm • 2 Bus Voltage Sense • 2, 17
MOV Fail Alarm • 36, 58 High Load Alarm • 31, 58
Rectifier Alarms • 57 Low Load Alarm • 31, 58
Relays • See Digital Outputs (Relays)

C
SC100 Alarms • 8, 31
Severity • 31 Circuit Breakers
System Alarms • 31, 57 Battery Fuse Fail Alarm • 36, 57
System Overload Alarm • 31, 33, 59 Load Fuse Fail Alarm • 36, 58
Auxiliary Temperature • 8, 27, 31, 35 Communications • 42, 55
AVC • See Active Voltage Control Communications Options • 42

Connector • 2, 4
B DCTools • 5
Battery GSM Modem Communications • 45
Battery Current • 8, 35 Problems • See Troubleshooting
Battery Temperature • 8 PSTN Modem Communications • 43
Battery Temperature High Alarm • 31, 57 RS232 • 11, 42
Battery Temperature Low Alarm • 31, 57 Write Access Password • 48

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Configuration File • 8, 39 Problems • See Troubleshooting

Backup and Restore • 39 Event Log • See Data Logging
Config Error Alarm • 57 System Event Types • 65
Configuration Menu • 8
Control • 8. See Voltage Control F
Current Fast Charge • 16, 19, 21
Battery Current • 8, 35 Fast Charge Active Alarm • 57
Load Current • 8, 35 Float Voltage • 16, 17
No Load Alarm • 58 High Float Alarm • 31, 58
Rectifier Current • 8, 35 Low Batt Temp Alarm • 31, 58
Current Limit Function • 36
Battery Current Limit • 16, 18, 21
Rectifier Current Limit • 25 G
Current Sense • 2, 4, 35, 56 GSM Modem Communications • 45
D H
Data Logging • 38 High Float Alarm • 31, 58
System Event Types • 65 High Load Alarm • 31, 58
DCTools • 5
Software Versions • 5 I
Target Failed to Respond Error • 51 Identify a Rectifier • 25, 27
Write Access Password • 48 Identity Information • 8, 12
Digital Inputs • 36, 55 In Discharge Alarm • 58
Connectors • 2, 4 Input/Output (I/O) Board
System States • 36 Additional I/O • See SiteSure-3G I/O

module
Digital Outputs (Relays) • 37, 55
Connections to other system components • 4
Connectors • 2, 4
Connector Pin-outs • 62
Relay Mapping • 31, 36, 37
Description • 2
Remote Control State • 37
Digital Inputs • 36, 55
Test Digital Outputs • 37
LVD Status LED • 2
E Repair and Return • 67

Replacing the Input/Output Board • 53
Engine Run BCL • 18
Equalize • 16, 19, 20
K
Equalize Active Alarm • 57
Keypad
Ethernet
Keypad Access Security • 10
Connector • 2, 4

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L Password
Write Access Password • 48
LCD Display • 10
PC Log • See Data Logging
LEDs
Phase Voltages • 8, 27
Power
Troubleshooting • 50
System Power • 8, 35
Load Circuit Breakers
PowerManagerII • 5
Load Fuse Fail Alarm • 36, 58
Problems • See Troubleshooting
Load Current • 8, 35
PSTN Modem Communications • 43
Load Fuse Fail Alarm • 36, 58
Locate Rectifier • See Identify a Rectifier
R
Log • See Data Logging
Ramp Up Slope • 25
Low Batt Temp Alarm • 31, 58
Rectifiers
Low Load Alarm • 31, 58
AC Rectifier Current Limit • 25
Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD)
Identify a Rectifier • 25, 27
Connectors • 2, 4
Locate Rectifier • See Identify a Rectifier
LVD Alarms • 58. See Troubleshooting
Output Voltage and Current • 16, 35
Over Voltage Shut Down (OVSD) • 25
M Problems • See Troubleshooting

Ramp Up Slope • 25
Mains Fail Alarm • See AC Fail Alarm
Rectifier Alarms • 57
Missing Hardware Alarm • 58
Rectifier Current • 8, 35
Modem (PSTN, GSM) • See Communications
Rectifier Current Limit • 25
Monitor OK Alarm • 2
Repair and Return • 67
MOVs
Restart Rectifier(s) • 26
MOV Fail Alarm • 36, 58
Serial Number • 24, 25
Multiple Rectifier Comms Lost Alarm • 58
Shutdown • 25, 26
Multiple Rectifier Fail Alarm • 58
Start Up Delay • 25
N System Overload Alarm • 31, 33, 59

No Load Alarm • 58
Voltage Control • 16
O Relays • See Digital Outputs (Relays)

Monitor OK Alarm • 2
Output Voltage and Current • 16, 35
Relay Mapping • 31, 36, 37
Remote Control State • 37
P Repair and Return • 67

Partial AC Fail Alarm • 58

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RS232 • 11, 42 System States • 36

Connector • 2, 4
Modem (PSTN, GSM) • See Communications T
Target Failed to Respond Error • 51
S Technical Assistance • 69
SC100 system controller Temperature
Alarm Descriptions • 57 Auxiliary Temperature • 8, 27, 31, 35
Configuration File • 8, 39 Battery Temperature • 8
Configuration Menu • 8 Battery Temperature High Alarm • 31, 57
Connections to other system components • 4 Battery Temperature Low Alarm • 31, 57
Connector Pin-outs • 61, 62 Temperature Compensation • 16, 23
Identity Information • 8, 12 Temperature Sensor • 2, 4, 35, 56
Keypad • 10 Test Digital Outputs • 37
Problems • See Troubleshooting Text Messaging (SMS) • See GSM Modem
Communications
Transient Voltage Protection
Replacing the System Controller • 53
MOV Fail Alarm • 36, 58
SC100 Alarms • 8, 31
Troubleshooting • 50
Startup • 8
Security
Servicing • 67, 69
Keypad Access Security • 10
Technical Assistance • 69
Write Access Password • 48
Sensor Fail Alarm • 58
U
Servicing • 67, 69
Unknown Hardware Alarm • 59
Severity • 31
Shutdown • 25, 26
V
Voltage (Bus) • 35. See Bus Voltage Sense
Voltage Control • 16
SiteSure-3G I/O module • 34
Active Voltage Control • 16, 17
SMS Text Messaging • See GSM Modem
Communications Bus Voltage Sense • 2, 17
Software Versions • 5 Voltage Feed Module • 4
Specifications • 55
Standby Generator Options W
Engine Run BCL • 18 Write Access Password • 48
Start Up Delay • 25
System Alarms • 31, 57
System Overload Alarm • 31, 33, 59

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SC100 System Controller

"Power on LED (green)

4Power and system

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The I/O functions are:

"Bus voltage sense input - XH9 4LVD1 control connector - XH4

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$Voltage feed module (Not used with SC100

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Starting the SC100 8

SC100 Operation using the Keypad and Screen 10

SC100 Operation Using a PC/Laptop 11

SC100 Identity Information 12

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Starting the SC100

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"Any active alarms are displayed in rotation. %Operate control processes.

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SC100 Operation using the Keypad and Screen

Keypad Access Security

► To use DCTools to enable/disable keypad access

► To temporarily enable keypad access at the SC100 when access is set to

► To test the LCD display

► To change the display orientation (horizontal/vertical)

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Minor Alarm LED (yellow)

Critical/Major Alarm LED (red)

The system value cannot be displayed because of a failed, disconnected or

SC100 Operation Using a PC/Laptop

Before you start you will need:

► To connect a PC/laptop to the SC100:

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5 DCTools will now connect to the SC100.

SC100 Identity Information

Parameter Description Where to find:

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Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD) 28

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Parameter Description Where to find: