TELECOM POWER SYSTEM

PC Software User manual

ZHM19MD
Revision 1.0
Doc No. MPT-FM-UM-001
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 USER MANUAL

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Issue Date: 04, 2021 Dec

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 Table of Contents
1. Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................3
2. Main Window .......................................................................................................................................3
3. Home Window ......................................................................................................................................4
4. Access Window ....................................................................................................................................5
5. Setup Window ......................................................................................................................................5
6. AC Mains Window ...............................................................................................................................7
7. Rectifier Setup Window........................................................................................................................8
8. Rectifier Efficiency Setup Window ....................................................................................................10
9. DC Voltage Setting Window ............................................................................................................... 11
10. DC Setting – LVD Window ................................................................................................................12
11. DC Setting – Shunt Window ..............................................................................................................15
12. Battery – Configuration Window .......................................................................................................16
13. Battery – Report Window ...................................................................................................................19
14. DI Configuration Window ..................................................................................................................20
15. DO Configuration Window ................................................................................................................22
16. Alarm Configuration Window ............................................................................................................23
17. Temperature Setting Window .............................................................................................................23
18. Energy/Peak Shaving Window ...........................................................................................................25
19. Log Management Window .................................................................................................................27

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 1. Introduction

ZHM19MD is the Graphical User Interface to allow the PC to communicate with the MPT.C 19
Controller either directly or remotely. The operation of the system can be supervised and control
using this software.

2. Main Window

This is the main login page. There are 3 connection modes that can be selected to establish the
connection, namely, offline, USB and Ethernet.

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 3. Home Window

This home screen option displays the overall operating status of the system. The system
overview includes the input source, genset status, PV status, rectifier/solar modules output
voltage and current, load and battery current, as well as battery temperature, ambient
temperature, battery status and its mode of operation.
The alarm list will highlight the current three levels of alarms. The status of the arrow sign
indicates the energy flow of the system and the indicator besides the respective modules shows
the working status: green indicates normal operation; red indicates fault.

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 4. Access Window

This access option allows the users to set the connection mode, re-select the login type as well as changing the
password.

5. Setup Window

This setup option the allows the user to set system parameters. Users who have the respective access are able to
configure the relevant settings.

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 There are 6 options tabs:-

- Refresh: To refresh the set of configuration settings to their set values

- Reset: To reset the set of configuration settings to the default values
- Factory Setting: To reset the set of configuration settings to the factory default settings
- Read Configuration: To read and export all existing set of configuration settings
- Write Configuration: To import and write a set of saved configuration settings into the controller
- Upgrade: To upgrade the firmware of the MPT.C 19

The parameters that are user-settable includes the set of system configuration, system
information, controller information, installation information, optional monitoring configuration
as well as time & date.
System Configuration
This section allows the user to set the system type, buzzer, screen orientation, backlight time,
address, language, temperature unit and baud rate.
Optional Monitoring Configuration
This section allows the user to select set of expansion modules installed, namely the DC
monitoring modules, AC monitoring module, I/O expansion module and battery monitoring
module.

Time/date
This section allows the user to set the date and time to synchronize with the PC or otherwise.

System Information
This section allows the user to update the customer name, serial number, Model and Site ID.
Controller Information
This section displays the software version, serial number and the controller model.
Installation Information
This section allows the user to update the installation date, service date, responsible person and remarks.

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 6. AC Mains Window

This AC mains option display AC input parameters of the system. Information

This section displays the individual phase input voltage and its respectvie phase current and frequency.

Alarm Setting
This section allows the user to set alarm limits of the AC input, including overvoltage, undervoltage, overcurrent,
over-frequency and under-frequency.

Mains Configuration
This section allows the user to set the input voltage configuration (1-phase/3-phase) as well as the CT ratio.

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 7. Rectifier Setup Window

7.1 There are 2 option tabs in this window:

- Refresh: To refresh the set of configuration settings to the set values.
- Reset Communication Loss Alarm: Allow the user to manually reset the loss
communication alarm generated from the loss of communication with the rectifier module
(i.e. removal of a rectifier module from the system).

The rectifier information option displays the status of the individual rectifier modules, including
the serial numbers, output voltage, output current, output power ratio, max output power,
temperature, fault status and software version. Users can also control the remote startup and
shutdown of the individual rectifier module.

7.2 In addition, there is a set of rectifier parameter settings described as follows:

7.2.1 Preset Voltage: Set output voltage of rectifier module. The default voltage is
54Vdc. The preset voltage will be auto-reset to the Float Voltage setting by the program.
7.2.2 Output Current Limit: Set current limit of the rectifier output
7.2.3 AC Input Current Limit: Set current limit of the AC input
7.2.4 Rectifier Start Output Delay Time: Set time delay upon rectifier startup. This is the
waiting time after rectifier power on, output voltage remain as 0V until the delay time

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 is over. Thereafter, the output voltage will increase to 40V.
7.2.5 Rectifier Output Slope Ratio: This parameter determines the output voltage slope of
increase. For example, if it was set to 100%, the output voltage will rise from 40V to
Preset Voltage in 1 second. If set to 50%, the time taken would be 2 seconds. If set
to 10%, the time taken would be 10s.

The diagram below shows the Rectifier Startup Walk-In function based on the Rectifier
Start Delay Time of 5s and a Slope ratio of 10%. The Rectifiers will wait for 5s before

increasing the output voltage from 0V to 40V. It will then take another 10s to increase
the output voltage from 40V to the default voltage of 54V.

It is advisable to test the Rectifier Walk-In function with the Batteries disconnected.
Ensure that the parameters are set correctly.

7.2.6 Rectifier Output Voltage Shutdown Limit: The output voltage that triggers a rectifier shutdown
7.2.7 No. of Rectifiers: To be configured as per system requirement
7.2.8 Slot Enable: To be able to set the respective slot to the specified rectifier module
7.2.9 Suppress Rectifier Fail during Mains Failure: When enabled, a mains failure will not cause
rectifier failure alarm
7.2.10 Solar Conv.Offset Volatge: To be able to set the solar converter output voltage offset to rectifiers to
let solar module takes the load at maximum.

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 8. Rectifier Efficiency Setup Window

The rectifier efficiency mode option allows the user to set the parameter relating to the sleep
mode operation of the system. The following are the key parameters that need to be considered:

- Module phase position

- Enable/disable battery test before initiating efficiency mode
o If enabled, when the system initiates the efficiency mode the first time, it will
trigger a battery test according to the Test Parameters set under the Battery-
Configuration Window. Upon successful battery test, the efficiency mode can
then be started.
- Power Save Mode configuration
o This refers to the number of modules operating during the efficiency mode. “N+1”
means reserving one module whereas “N+0” has no reserved module.
- Efficiency Mode @ upper limit
o The upper limit threshold triggering the efficiency mode function
- Efficiency mode @ lower limit
o The lower limit threshold triggering the efficiency mode function
- Efficiency mode operating point
o The max efficiency value achieved during the efficiency mode operation

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 - Rectifier modules cycle interval
o Rotating cycling time between the modules’ sleep mode. During the transfer of
sleep mode modules, it will turn on one rectifier first before initiating sleep mode
on the other.
- Rectifier modules handover time
o This refers to the handover time from which the sleep mode rectifier takes over
the operating mode upon the cycle interval
- Sleep action time
o This refers to the interval upon which the system initiates the efficiency mode to
the time the rectifier sleep mode is activated.
- Sleep pause time
o This refers to the period whereby the efficiency mode is temporarily disrupted
due to a manual disabling of the efficiency mode function.
- Sleep current limit analysis timer limit
o This refers to the period of current limit experienced by the rectifier during the
efficiency mode function. If the threshold is met, the efficiency mode will be
de-activated.
The efficiency mode operates in the following priority principle – module phase position > module efficiency >
operating time

9. DC Voltage Setting Window

The DC sensing voltage setting option allows user to set the DC voltage and alarm parameters

- Max System Voltage: The highest voltage that is allowed to be set. Max 58Vdc.
- Min System Voltage: The lowest voltage that is allowed to be set. Min. 40Vdc.
- Float Voltage: The output voltage value at float setting
- Boost Voltage: The output voltage value at boost setting
- DC Volt Low 1: The low voltage alarm triggers once the value reaches below this limit
- DC Volt Low 2: The low voltage alarm triggers once the value reaches below this limit
- Dc Volt High 1: The high voltage alarm triggers once the value reaches above this limit
- DC Volt High 2: The high voltage alarm triggers once the value reaches above this limit

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 10. DC Setting – LVD Window

The DC setting – LVD option allows the user to define the manage the low voltage disconnect function of the
system. The LVD can be activated via the following: (1) Low voltage disconnect; (2) AC delay disconnect;
Temperature disconnect; and (4) Alarm disconnect

Low Voltage Disconnect

Set the “LVD control mode” to “auto”. The values for “LVD connection voltage” and “LVD disconnection voltage”
has to be set. The LVD contactor will disconnect when the sensed voltage is less that the “LVD disconnection
voltage”. Similarly, the LVD contactor will connect when the sensed voltage is more that the “LVD connection
voltage”.

AC delay disconnect
Set the “LVD control mode” to “auto” and enable the “LVD AC disconnection” and “LVD AC connection”. Set
the time for both the “LVD AC disconnection confirmed time” and “LVD AC connection confirmed time”. When
the AC failure time is greater than the “LVD AC disconnection confirmed time”, the LVD contactor will
disconnect. Similarly, when the AC operating time on recovery is greater than the “LVD AC connection
confirmed time”, the LVD contactor will connect.

Temperature disconnect

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 Set the “LVD control mode” to “auto” and enable the “LVD Auxiliary Temprature”. Temperature settings are t be
made to “Environmental Temperature High Shutdown”, “Environmental Temperature High Power On”,
“Environmental Temperature Low Shutdown”, “Environmental Temperature Low Power On”. LVD disconnect
occurs when the high or low shutdown temperature set value is reached, and LVD connect occurs when the
high or low power-one temperature set value is reached.

Alarm disconnect
The LVD1 and LVD2 can be checked in the alarm list. If either of the LVD1 or LVD2 is selected against an alarm
setting, then the respective LVD will disconnect once the set alarm is activated.

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 Please see below description on the parameter settings – LVD control mode, Confirmed time, prohibition mode,
automatic fault mode, fault self-recovery and self mode.

LVD control mode: There is option for manual connect, manual disconnect, automatic mode and disable. Manual
connection and disconnect operate as the name implies. Only in automatic mode can the above LVD
connect/disconnect functions be activated. In disable mode, the LVD function is disabled and the default position
of LVD contactor is in closed position.

Confirmed time: This refers to the time period of connection or disconnection when the set parameters are
triggered.

Prohibition mode: When LVD control is “disabled”, the user can set the position of the LVD contactor via this
setting – “connect” or “disconnect”.
Automatic fault mode: If a fault occurs to the LVD function, this setting allows the user to set the default position
of the LVD contactor – remains at current position, connect or disconnect.

Fault self-recovery: Enabling this setting allows the LVD contactor to go back to its position prior to the
occurrence of the fault

Self mode: There are 4 selections “normally open with contact”, “normally open without contact”, “normally
close with contact” and “normally close without contact”.
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 11. DC Setting – Shunt Window

The DC setting – shunt option allows user to set the settings of the current shunt that is implemented in the
system. There are altogether 8 channels for current sensing. The current sensing channel, if used, shall be
mapped according to the system design. This is to ensure correct calculation of the battery and
load currents.

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 The current shunt settings and parameter calibration section is normally to be only handled only
by competent technical personnel via factory access level.

12. Battery – Configuration Window

The Window above shows the Battery Configuration Parameters setting page. It allows user to
set the battery running parameters, such as Nos of battery, battery capacity, battery type,
temperature compensation parameters, AVC, walk in and etc.

The Window above shows the Battery Test Parameters setting page. Battery Test Function is used to
test the Lead Acid battery performance during operation. The basic function is to set the rectifier output volt to
a lower value: let the battery to discharge, and stop charging when the volt reaches to preset value or the test
time is up. If the actual Test duration is shorter than the expected duration, the battery performance is not good.
And while there is some other test protection rules, such as SOC threshold, to reserve enough energy in battery
for enough backup time.

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 Test Process Capacity Ratio: During the test, the battery total discharge capacity should not exceed the set
parameter. For example, if the system has 200Ah battery in total, and the Test Process Capacity Ratio was set to
20%. When the Battery discharged 40Ah, the test will stop.

Test Total Capacity Ratio: During the test, the Battery remaining capacity should not be less than the set
parameter. For example, if the system has 200Ah battery in total, and the Test Total Capacity Ratio was set to
50%. When the Battery remaining capacity dropped to 100Ah, the test will stop.

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 The battery configuration option allows the user to configure and set the configuration of the battery system
installed, temperature compensated charging, battery current limit, float/boost charge settings and
conditions, battery test setting and conditions as well as symmetry voltage settings and conditions.

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 13. Battery – Report Window

The battery report option displays the battery test discharge data in a graphical representation, helping to provide
a visual analysis on the state of the battery condition.

Numerous battery test data may be collated over time to allow users to compare the state of health of the

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 battery bank, thus enabling them to make a more informed decision on the need for battery
replacements.

14. DI Configuration Window

The controller unit has 16 digital inputs, out of which the first 6 can be customized. The 7th to
14th digital inputs are dedicated to the battery fuse failure detection, whereas the 15th and 16th
digital inputs are for load fuse failure detection. I/O expansion modules can provide with
additional 6 customizable digital inputs.
Every digital input setting includes “DI identification”, “logical type”, “function definition” and
“function name”.

- DI identification: DI1 to DI6 are user-customizable digital inputs. DI7 to DI14 are set to
battery fuse 1 to battery fuse 8 respectively. DI15 is set to load fuse A and DI16 is set to
load fuse B.
- Logical Type: It provides a choice of “positive logic” or “negative logic”. E.g, if an alarm
is at low level and normal condition is at high level, selecting “negative logic” will “flip”
the state (i.e. alarm is at high level and normal condition is at low level).

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 - Function definition: Factory custom type includes “DI self-function”, “LVD status”, “MOV
fault”, “load fuse fault”, “ACD fault”, “battery fuse fault”, “AC fault”, “Battery test” and
“Boost charge start”.
- If a DI port was set to Battery Test, then it will start battery test when the DI Port logical
type matches provided all other Test conditions are satisfied.

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 - Function name: Users may set the respective DI names in this column.
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15. DO Configuration Window

The controller unit has 6 customizable digital outputs. I/O expansion modules can provide with
additional 6 customizable digital outputs.
Every digital output setting includes “DO identification”, “logical type”, and “function name”.

- DO identification: DO1 to DO6 are user-customizable digital outputs.

- Logical Type: It provides a choice of “positive logic” or “negative logic”.
- Function name: Users may set the respective DI names in this column.

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 16. Alarm Configuration Window

The controller unit has a list of 186 alarms, each of which can be configured for its severity and
map to the respective DO (digital outputs) in the main controller as well as I/O expansion
module. In addition, every alarm can be individual set to activate “buzzer”, “LVD1” and “LVD2”.

17. Temperature Setting Window

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 The controller unit has 2 channels for temperature monitoring, namely battery temperature and
ambient temperature.
Temperature alarm parameters that can be set includes ambient and battery temperature upper
limit, ambient and battery temperature lower limit, as well as enabling ambient temperature
overtemp shutdown, as well as ambient temp upper/lower limit shutdown and ambient temp
upper/lower limit recovery.

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 18. Energy/Peak Shaving Window

1) Energy Enable is useful function to reduce the Daily Operating Cost of the system by charging the
Battery when the electricity tariff is low and and discharging the Battery when the electricity tariff is high.
2) Set the Start Voltage and the Energy Saving mode will start when the System Output Voltage is higher
than the Start Voltage.
3) Set the Stop Voltage and the Energy Saving mode will stop when the System Output Voltage is less
than the Stop Voltage.
4) Set the Discharge Current Limit to limit the battery discharging current during the Energy Saving mode.
5) Set the Start Capacity Ratio which will allow the Energy Saving mode to start if the Battery SOC is
higher than the set value.
6) Set the Stop Capacity Ratio which will stop the Energy Saving mode if the Battery SOC is less than the
set value.
7) Under the Time Mode, user can select from a preset list or customise your own timing under the
8) Customize Mode. Below is an example of a set of customized timing:

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 9) Under the Fee Settings, set the Hourly Electricity Tariff.
10) Under the section on Status, User can see the current function mode, fault if any and the money saved in
Additional$.
11) When the Energy Saving Mode is enabled, it will start if the System Output Voltage is higher than the
Start Voltage and the Battery SOC is above the Start Capacity Ratio within the Time Mode set.
12) The Energy Saving Mode will stop when the System Output Voltage is lower than the Stop Voltage
13) and the Battery SOC is lower than the Stop Capacity Ratio within the Time Mode set.
14) During the Energy Saving Mode, Battery discharge can be manually terminated by selecting the
“Discharge Stop” in “Battery Config” window.

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 19. Log Management Window

1) MPT.C 19 controller provides Log Management functions, which can capture 12000 event logs/data logs,
it can show the data records in ZHM19MD and web page.
ata Log/Real time
2) A real time data log capturer to help user on trouble shooting or other analysis job. This a data log generate
by ZHM19MD when the function is running, it is not the data log in MPT.C 19, and it will not saved unless
export it.

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