rectifire
Powerful and cost effective control module
The controller is a monitoring and control unit used as the vital nerve center of the DC power plant. You operate the system from the elegant front panel, using three front keys and the LCD-display. They represent the main interface between you and the system.
Applications
CAN bus communication
The controller utilizes a digital interface architecture (CAN bus communication). It allows the unit to support dedicated communication channel with each rectifier, providing for increased number of functions and greater flexibility.
Modular design
The controller is extremely flexible in its expandability. Additional units connected to the CAN bus can be added to provide extended functionality and increased number of measuring points. Accordingly, system components can be set up and upgraded to meet the demand of any tailor-made power solution.
Product Description
The controller is a powerful and cost-effective module, developed for monitoring and controlling a wide range of DC power supply systems, You can also operate the system locally via a PC using the PowerSuite PC application, or remotely via modem, Ethernet and the Web. The module then utilizes the USB- or RS-232 ports to interface with a local PC, SNMP or Web adapters.
Key Features
Front panel LCD and buttons for on-site service without PC.
USB- or RS-232 interface for PC connection locally or remote monitoring and control via modem, Ethernet, web or SNMP.
6 user programmable relay outputs for traditional remote monitoring
6 user programmable inputs for monitoring of other equipment on site
Battery monitoring and testing without site attendance
Temperature compensated charging for increased battery lifetime
Battery lifetime indication
Password protected operator access levels
Alarm/event log with time and date
Windows-based PC communication software
Additional Technical Specifications
Remote Monitoring and Control
From a PC running PowerSuite
A Windows-based communication program installed on a remote computer, the system can be monitored and controlled via modem or Ethernet network.
Using alarm relays (voltage free contacts)
6 internal failsafe alarm relays provide voltage free contacts that can be connected to equipment used for traditional alarm monitoring
Local Monitoring and Control
From a PC running PowerSuite
A Windows-based communication software, can also communicate with the controller through an USB serial or RS-232 cable.
LCD and three keypads for local operations
If any alarm (major or minor) is activated, a (red or yellow) LED is lit in the front panel, the alarm text appears in the LCD and the corresponding alarm relay is activated.
In normal operation, the front LCD will display the output voltage, battery current, load current and charge mode.
Features
System
Output Voltage Measurement
Total Load Current Measurement
Load/Battery Disconnect
Alarm Level Settings (major / minor)
Alarm Log (up to 1000 events)
Real Time Clock with Battery Backup
Site Text/ID
Test of Relay Outputs
Voltage Level setup
Data logging (up to 7000 data points)
Battery
Battery Current Measurement
Battery Temperature Measurement (optional)
Battery Testing (acc. to discharge table or set time limit)
Battery Test Information (10 latest tests)
Setup of Battery Data
Battery shunt setup
Battery quality indication
Battery Boost Charging
Battery Cable Voltage Drop Compensation
Temperature Compensated Charging
Protection against Temperature Probe Failure
Rectifier
Available information about each rectifier, e.g. serial number, version, internal temperature
Individual Rectifier Current Measurement
Individual Rectifier Input Voltage
Efficiency Management
Available Alarms
System
Mains Failure (individual phases)
Digital Inputs (programmable names)
Load Disconnect (voltage or timer)
Load Fuse
Load Current
Battery
High Battery voltage
Low Battery voltage
High Battery temperature
Low Battery temperature
Battery Capacity
Battery Disconnect
Battery Fuse
Symmetry Failure
Battery quality indication Battery discharge current
Rectifier
Rectifier Failure
Critical Rectifier Failure (> 1, programmable)
Rectifier Capacity w. programmable level
Rectifier Current Limit
Rectifier Over voltage Protection
Rectifier Current
Specifications
Input Voltage 24/48/60 VDC nominal system voltages
Dimensions (W x H x D) 109 x 44 (1U) x 140mm
rectifier-----Powercell 1U