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Contents
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General information...........................................................................................13
1.1 Purpose of this manual................................................................................13
1.2 Cautions and Warnings................................................................................13
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5.2.1
5.2.2
5.2.3
5.2.4
List of Figures
Figure 1 Connecting the in-line fuse holder between the sense leads and the
battery ..................................................................................................14
Figure 2 Helios Candeo Power System modules .......................................................18
Figure 3 The mounting slide-clamp mechanism.........................................................19
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Figure 4 Views of the 84-inch frame with full height backbone, ac rail, dc / data
bus and ac interface module ..................................................................20
Figure 5 Views of the 84-inch frame with half-height backbone, ac rail, dc / data
bus and ac interface module ..................................................................21
Figure 6 Views of the 42-inch frame with half-height backbone, ac rail, dc / data
bus and ac interface module ..................................................................22
Figure 7 The Cabinet Kit ..........................................................................................23
Figure 8 AC cabling inside the frame and Interframe data link modules cabling ........25
Figure 9 AC cabling using loose wires and armored cables .......................................26
Figure 10 The interframe dc link bar between the backbones of two frames............27
Figure 11 Distributed architecture of the Helios Candeo Power System ...................28
Figure 12 Block diagram of the Helios Candeo Power System..................................30
Figure 13 Configuration of a Helios Candeo Power System ( Example 1 ) .................34
Figure 14 Configuration of a Helios Candeo Power System ( Example 2 ) .................36
Figure 15 Configuration of a Helios Candeo Power System ( Example 3 ) .................38
Figure 16 Isometric view of the System Manager ....................................................40
Figure 17 Block diagram of the System Manager and signals...................................42
Figure 18 Location of the communication and alarm ports ........................................42
Figure 19 four typical remote connections to the System Manager..........................45
Figure 20 Isometric view of the 50 A / 48 V Rectifier Module................................48
Figure 21 Output power stability of the 50 A / 48 V Rectifier Module....................51
Figure 22 Block diagram of the 50 A / 48 V Rectifier Module and signals...............52
Figure 23 Isometric view of the Battery Connection Module ....................................53
Figure 24 View showing cabling to the Battery Connection Module .........................54
Figure 25 Front view of the Battery Connection Module ..........................................55
Figure 26 Block diagram of the Battery Connection Module and signals...................56
Figure 27 The 1000 A Battery Connection Module ..................................................58
Figure 28 The 600 A Battery Connection Module and its BLVD contactor................58
Figure 29 Access to connectors J1 and J2 for the temperature probes....................59
Figure 30 Location of connectors J1 and J2, contactor kill switch and the
contactor bypass switch .......................................................................60
Figure 31 View showing an isometric view of the 500 A Distribution Module ..........61
Figure 32 Block diagram of the 500 A Distribution Module and signals ....................63
Figure 33 View showing the 500 A Distribution Module without a contactor ...........64
Figure 34 View showing the 500 A Distribution Module equipped with a
contactor...............................................................................................64
Figure 35 The Distribution Module with the bypass busbar in the bypass position....65
Figure 36 Settings for mid-tip or standard circuit breakers.......................................66
Figure 37 View showing the 500 A Distribution Module with the front panel open...67
Figure 38 Manually bypassing the contactor..........................................................111
Figure 39 Replacing the contactor .........................................................................113
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1 General information
1.1
1.2
This manual describes the operation and maintenance of the Helios Candeo
Power System ( AP6C75AA ). Please refer to the Helios Candeo Installation
Manual IM6C75AA for the installation procedure.
The following Cautions and Warnings must be observed at all times when
handling and operating the power equipment.
CAUTION
Optimizing the life of the equipment
Make sure there is no obstruction in front of the ventilation
openings that could restrict the flow of air. Leave a space of
at least 6 inches ( 15.24 cm ) between the frame and the
wall.
WARNING
Generator requirements
To select ac generators that will effectively maintain peak
performance and operating characteristics for all Astec
Power Systems, follow the instructions on the partners
page of the Astec APS web site at www.AstecAPS.com to
access the Engine Alternator Standard specifications. You can
also dial our local 1800 technical support line listed in
Appendix B of this manual.
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CAUTION
Preventing short circuits between the senses leads
Ensure that the remote sense leads are connected between
pins #1 and #2 of the J1 connector ( on the Battery
Connection Module ), and the BR and 48 V dc battery
terminals respectively. An in-line fuse must be installed at
the battery end of the sense lead ( see Figure 1 ).
Figure 1 Connecting the in-line fuse holder between the sense leads and the battery
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CAUTION
Preventing erratic rectifier output voltage
If battery disconnect units are used, ensure that the Remote
sense leads are connected between the battery disconnect
units and the Helios Candeo Power System, never between
the battery disconnect units and the batteries.
DANGER
Short circuit hazard
Despite the fact that the Helios Candeo Power System is
designed for maximum safety, rectifiers and batteries can
deliver high current if a short to ground occurs. When
working on live equipment, remove all personal jewelry,
use properly insulated tools, and cover any live bus bars
with an insulating sheet of canvas to prevent short circuits
that could be caused by falling tools or parts.
DANGER
Protecting against electrical shocks
The ac cabling of the Helios Candeo Power System, and all
other cabling, must be carried out by qualified personnel
and in conformance with local and national electrical codes.
Input ac voltage to the rectifiers is at a dangerous level.
Ensure that the circuit breakers are locked in the OFF
position in the ac service panel before cabling the power
system.
Dangerous voltages may be present at the output dc
terminals even if the rectifiers are OFF. Use a voltmeter to
verify for the presence of such voltages.
Do not put the circuit breakers to ON until the entire
system has been assembled and you have been instructed to
do so. Verify, and identify with a tag, the proper polarity of
the battery leads before connecting them to the power
system.
Before starting up and configuring the settings, the ac cabling of the Helios
Candeo Power System, and all other cable distribution and battery cabling,
must have been carried out by qualified personnel, as described in Installation
Manual IM6C75AA.
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The Helios Candeo modules are mounted in frames that can be converted
into cabinets with a cabinet kit, if so desired.
As illustrated in Figure 2, a basic 50 A Helios Candeo Power System consists
of at least :
one 50 A / 48 V Rectifier
The mounting mechanism allows the installation of the System Manager and
the Rectifier Modules in a frame without the use of mechanical fasteners. It
includes a rail ( on the equipment frame side ) that captures a sliding bracket.
Two rails are required for each piece of equipment. The equipment is slid
into its final position in the frame on these rails, and locks into position ( see
Figure 3 ).
CAUTION
Preventing damage to the locking mechanism
When sliding the System Manager and the Rectifier Module
into the Helios Candeo Power System, the locking latches
must be fully open to prevent damage to the locking
mechanism system ( see Figure 3 ).
Figure 4 Views of the 84-inch frame with full height backbone, ac rail, dc / data bus and ac
interface module
Figure 5 Views of the 84-inch frame with half-height backbone, ac rail, dc / data bus and ac
interface module
Figure 6 Views of the 42-inch frame with half-height backbone, ac rail, dc / data bus and ac
interface module
The frame can be converted into a cabinet with a Cabinet Kit as illustrated in
Figure 7.
Cable Type
Size
( AWG # )
20
10
20
10
20
10
Cable type
model
Typical Squeeze
Connectors
( 90 angle )
Cable numbers
inside the frame
Cable numbers
outside the
frame
24 + 1 redundant
TECK90 7TF1002AJ
T&B 268-C
0-10
11-25
24 + 1 redundant
MC 7XF-1003AJ
T&B 268-C
0-10
11-25
24 + 1 redundant
MC 7A-1002A
T&B 266-C
0-16
17-25
Figure 8 AC cabling inside the frame and Interframe data link modules cabling
2.2
Adding frames
2.2.1 Interframe Linking Kit
To link two frames you must install the Interframe Linking Kit consisting
of :
The interframe linking plate is used to secure two frames together. The
interframe data link cable extends the data bus and is connected between the
interframe data link modules, adjusting the impedance of the data bus.
The interframe dc link bar consists of a horizontal bipolar bus and bracket
assembly. It provides a high current electrical connection ( bridge ) between
vertical bipolar bus bars in two or more adjacent frames. It can be installed in
the dead space, located at either the top or the bottom of the frames,
through side openings.
Figure 10 The interframe dc link bar between the backbones of two frames
DC LINK OF TOP FED CABLED FRAMES WITHOUT ISOLATION COVERS AND WITHOUT SAFETY LINER
DC LINK OF BOTTOM FED CABLED FRAMES WITHOUT ISOLATION COVERS AND WITH A SAFETY LINER
2.3
A single Helios Candeo frame can be equipped with the following ( see
Figure 10 for the typical number of each module type ) :
a data bus that can access a total of 100 modules ( 40 of the same
type )
only one 600 A Battery Connection Module ( with LVD ) for the
system
FRAME 1
BR
-48V
DATA BUS
AUX. DC POWER IN
SYST EM
MANAGER
( 1 P ER SYSTEM)
DISTRIBUTION
MODULE
( MINIMUM
1 PER FRAME )
TO LOADS
CABINET LAMP
AC INPUT
TO BATTERIES
BATTERY
CONNECTION
MODULE
( 1 PER FRAME )
50 A RECTIFIER
( UP TO 25 )
DISTRIBUTION
MODULE
( MINIMUM
1 PER FRAME )
TO LOADS
TO BATTERIES
BATTERY
CONNEC TIO N
MODULE
( 1 PER FRAME )
CABINET LAMP
AC INPUT
50 A RECTIFIER
( UP TO 20 )
FRAME 2 DAISY-CHAINED
The space available for modules inside a frame depends on the backbone
used ( full-height or half-height ), if the system is top fed or bottom fed, and
if the Interframe Linking Kit is used. The configurations listed in Table 4 and
Table 5 have been calculated based on the height of the modules as described
in Table 3.
Height
( including
rails )
0.01 in.
( 0.03 cm )
Depth
Width
0.02 in.
0.02 in.
( 0.05 cm ) ( 0.05 cm )
Mounting
space
Weight
System
Manager
2.96 in.
( 7.51 cm )
14.70 in.
( 37.34 )
22.62 in.
( 57.45 cm )
3 in.
Rectifier
Module
2.22 in.
( 5.63 cm )
14.79 in.
( 37.56 cm )
22.62 in.
( 57.45 cm )
2 in.
Battery
Connection
Module
8.23 in.
( 20.90 cm )
14.75 in.
( 37.46 cm )
23.00 in.
( 58.42 cm )
8 in.
Distribution
Module
8.23 in.
( 20.90 cm )
14.75 in.
( 37.46 cm )
23.00 in.
( 58.42 cm )
8 in.
Note : The height of each module is greater than the mounting space
because the rails of each module slide into the rails of the modules
located above and below it. The height of each module without
taking the rails into consideration is listed in the mounting space
column of Table 3.
Bottom fed
8 in.
24 Rectifier Modules
48 in.
2 Distribution Modules
16 in.
1 System Manager
3 in.
1 System Manager
3 in.
1 Distribution Module
8 in.
25 Rectifier Modules
( 1 is redundant )
50 in.
8 in.
Bottom fed
8 in.
5 Rectifier Modules
10 in.
1 Distribution Module
8 in.
1 System Manager
3 in.
1 System Manager
3 in.
1 Distribution Module
8 in.
6 Rectifier Modules
12 in.
8 in.
Bottom fed
8 in.
3 Rectifier Modules
6 in.
1 Distribution Module
8 in.
1 System Manager
3 in.
1 System Manager
3 in.
1 Distribution Module
8 in.
5 or 6 Rectifier Modules
10 or
12 in.
8 in.
Description
Space used
8 inches
16 inches
3 inches
30 inches
14+1
57 inches
Qty
Description
Space
used
Qty
Description
Space used
1000 A Battery
Connection Module x
8 inches
8 inches
1000 A Battery
Connection Module x
8 inches
8 inches
( without a BLVD
contactor )
( without a BLVD
contactor )
500 A Distribution
Modules x 8 inches
16 inches
System Manager x
3 inches
3 inches
19+1
Rectifier Modules x
2 inches
40 inches
67 inches
500 A Distribution
Modules x 8 inches
16 inches
No System Manager
required
19 +1
Rectifier Modules x
2 inches
40 inches
67 inches
Qty
Description
Space
used
Qty
Description
Space used
1000 A Battery
Connection Module x
8 inches
8 inches
1000 A Battery
Connection Module x
8 inches
8 inches
( without a BLVD
contactor )
( without a BLVD
contactor )
500 A Distribution
Modules x 8 inches
16 inches
System Manager x
3 inches
3 inches
24 +1
Rectifier Modules x
2 inches
50 inches
77 inches
500 A Distribution
Modules x 8 inches
8 inches
No System Manager
required
6+ 1
Rectifier Modules x
2 inches
22 inches
38 inches
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During normal operation, the Helios Candeo Power System can be subjected
to the following conditions without sustaining damage :
Temperature : 0 to 40C and 50C for a short period
Humidity : 5% to 95 % RH ( non-condensing )
Altitude : standard performance from 300 ft ( -91.44 m ) to 7,000 ft
( 2133.6 m ) and derating from 7,000 ft ( 2133.6 m ) to 13,000 ft
( 3962.4 m )
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System Manager
3.2.1 Functions of the System Manager
Figure 16 Isometric view of the System Manager
The System Manager ( see Figure 16 ) monitors the voltage, the current and
the alarms of the power system, and it monitors and sets the Rectifier
modules. The main functions of the System Manager are :
The red, yellow and green LED pathfinders indicate ( only one at a time ) the
status of the System Manager ( see Figure 16 ). The alarms are classified as
critical, major and minor. The alarm status and definitions are described in
Table 9.
Description
Critical
Critical alarm
Major
Major alarm
Minor
Minor alarm
Note : Use shielded cables to the Ethernet, RS-232 and RS-485 connections
and 16-26 stranded wires to the input and output ports.
ETHERNET PORT ( J5 )
OUTPUT PORTS
1 TO 8 ( J8 )
COM1 PORT ( J2 )
RS-232 D -SUB 9 FEMALE CONNECTOR
COM2 PO RT ( J3 )
RS-485 D-SUB 9 FEMALE CONNEC TOR
C ANFAR D-SUB 9
FEMALE C ONNECTOR ( J6 )
Alarm description
Alarm level
J7-1
Input port 1 +
Minor ( default )
J7-2
Input port 1
Auxiliary input 1
( programmable )
J7-3
Input port 2 +
Minor ( default )
J7-4
Input port 2
Auxiliary input 2
( programmable )
J7-5
Input port 3 +
Minor ( default )
J7-6
Input port 3
Auxiliary input 3
( programmable )
J7-7
Input port 4 +
Generator on ( fixed )
Minor ( fixed )
J7-8
Input port 4
J7-9
Input port 5 +
Major ( fixed )
J7-10
Input port 5
J7-11
Input port 6 +
Major ( fixed )
J7-12
Input port 6
Note : If 48 V is applied between J7-11 and J7-12 the power system will shut
down ( a supervisor privilege is required to modify the Input port 6
parameters ).
Pin no.
J8-1
Output port 1 ( NC )
J8-13
Output port 5 ( NC )
J8-2
J8-14
J8-3
Output port 1 ( NO )
J8-15
Output port 5 ( NO )
J8-4
Output port 2 ( NC )
J8-16
Output port 6 ( NC )
J8-5
J8-17
J8-6
Output port 2 ( NO )
J8-18
Output port 6 ( NO )
J8-7
Output port 3 ( NC )
J8-19
Output port 7 ( NC )
J8-8
J8-20
J8-9
Output port 3 ( NO )
J8-21
Output port 7 ( NO )
J8-10
Output port 4 ( NC )
J8-22
Output port 8 ( NC )
J8-11
J8-23
J8-12
Output port 4 ( NO )
J8-24
Output port 8 ( NO )
Table 12 Ethernet, RS-232 and RS-485 ports and Auxiliary Power Input
Connector on the System Manager
Pin Number
Ethernet Port J5
RS-232 Port J2
RS-485 Port J3
( Ethernet )
( COM1 )
( COM2 )
TX+
DCD
SIRIN
TX-
RXD
SIROUT
RX+
TXD
GND
NC
DTR
GND
NC
GND
TXD+
RX-
DSR
TXD-
NC
RTS
RX+
NC
CTS
RX-
N/A
RI
GND ( through
100 )
Pin Number
Battery Return
48 V
Note : The LCD screen has an energy saver, which is enabled after one
STATUS OF
OPERATION
POWER SYSTEM
VOLTAGE
The status of operation of the system is also displayed to the right of the
power system voltage on the Home page with one of the following statuses :
Temperature compensated
Float
To view the menu list, slide the cursor to the Menu and tap on the touch pad
of the System Manager to open the menu. If a remote PC is used to access
the System Manager, slide the mouse to select the Menu, and click on it to
open it.
For more detailed information about navigating from the Home page,
accessing the Menu, and using the icons on the lower bar of the Graphical
User Interface, see the Start-up and configuration settings section of this
User Manual.
3.3
50 A / 48 V Rectifier Module
3.3.1 Functions of the Rectifier Module
Description
Fan alarm
Abnormal condition :
high temperature
power derating
temporary release status is On
sequential status in progress
Input current :
Recommended ac
service input :
Output voltage :
Float : 42 V to 58 V dc
High voltage shutdown : 59.0 V dc 0.75 V
Output current :
50 A
Input protection :
Output protection :
Output voltage
regulation :
Efficiency :
Power factor :
Total harmonic
distortion :
Operating
conditions :
Note : The temperature inside the rectifier is usually 5C higher than the
ambient temperature
Electromagnetic
compatibility ( EMC ) :
General standards :
UL-1950
VDE ( safety requirement similar to UL )
Safety and EMI compliance : CE mark
Grounding standard : CSA 22.2 ( #0.7 )
EN 60950 ( before IEC-950 )
US : FCC, Part 15, Subpart B, Class B
EN 55022 / CISPR22 Class B
EN 300 386-2
Design to meet GR-1089-CORE ( emission Class B )
Telcordia Technologies GR-947-CORE ( for rectifiers )
TB1
L1 1
AC INPUT
CONNECTOR
L2
GND
CO NTROL
AND
INTERFACE
YELLO W
FAN RE D
FAIL G REEN
PATHFINDERS
DATA
INTERFA CE
3.4
The Battery Connection Module can be mounted at the top or at the bottom
of a Helios Candeo frame. The front panel of the module can be completely
removed to access the 48 V dc and the battery return bus bars ( BR ) of the
module. Up to six pairs of 750 kcmil cables can be attached back-to-back to
the bus bars. ( See Figure 24. )
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Busbar capacity
40 V to 60 V
60 mA
The location of the fuse alarm, pathfinder of the Battery Connection Module,
monitoring jacks for the voltage between the sense leads, and the contactor
bypass switch are shown in Figure 25.
The operational and alarm indicators located on the front panel of the
Battery Connection Module are described in Table 17.
Description
FA ( RED rectangle )
Abnormal condition :
contactor opened
bypass switch activated
mechanical bypass installed
contactor kill switch activated
no communication with the System Manager
The functions of the Battery Connection Module and its signals are described
in Table 18 and in Figure 26.
Figure 26 Block diagram of the Battery Connection Module and signals
User installed on J1
The 1,000 A Battery Connection Module has no contactor, while the 600 A
Battery Connection Module is equipped with a contactor, which can be :
opened automatically by the System Manager at low voltage and
reconnected automatically at a set voltage
closed manually through a bypass switch ( located on the Battery
Connection Module ) for maintenance purposes.
opened manually by an external contactor kill switch ( overrides all
software commands from the System Manager )
The contactor bypass switch overrides all software commands coming from
the System Manager. The contactor kill switch inputs can be used to
disconnect the battery in critical situations. To access it, and connect the
contactor kill switch according to your needs, you must loosen the captive
screw and open the hinged plate ( see Figure 29 ).
To manually bypass the contactor, the bypass busbar must be placed in an
upper horizontal position. This must be done to replace the contactor or
when the bypass switch, for any reason, cannot be used.
Note 1 : For evident security reasons ( lightning and restricted access ), the
contactor kill switch must not be installed outside a building.
Note 2 : The contactor kill switch on the Battery Connection Module must
be the only one used. Non-linked Helios Candeo Power Systems,
each having a System Manager, must have the kill switch of their
Battery Connection Modules daisy-chained. Under no
circumstances must a kill switch be connected to a Distribution
Module.
Figure 28 The 600 A Battery Connection Module and its BLVD contactor
PROBE 2 FOR
AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE
PROBE 1 FOR
BATTERY TEMPERATURE
BATTERY STRINGS
Figure 30 Location of connectors J1 and J2, contactor kill switch and the
contactor bypass switch
3.5
Description
FA ( RED rectangle )
Fuse alarm
Abnormal condition :
contactor opened
bypass switch activated
mechanical bypass installed
no communication with the controller
Distribution Module operating normally
Maximum : 20 breakers
Busbar
Capacity : 500 A
40 V to 60 V
Input current
60 mA
Capacity : 1 to 150 A
Figure 34 View showing the 500 A Distribution Module equipped with a contactor
Figure 35 The Distribution Module with the bypass busbar in the bypass position
The 500 A Distribution Module can be equipped with ( see Figure 36 and
Figure 37 ) :
load clips, single or double-pole, one for each breaker or plug-in fuse
twenty positions for 1 A to 60 A bullet-type single-pole circuit
breakers ( mid-trip and standard trip ) occupying one position ( total
breaker capacity of 625 A )
ten positions for 65 A to 100 A bullet-type single-pole circuit
breakers ( mid-trip and standard trip ) occupying two positions ( total
breaker capacity of 625 A )
seven positions for 100 to 150 A double-pole circuit breakers ( midtrip and standard trip ) occupying two positions with an empty space
between two breakers ( total breaker capacity of 625 A )
any combination of the above
Refer to Installation Manual IM6C75AA for the complete breaker installation
procedures. You must install the jumper in mid-trip or standard position
( J2 ) on the front side of the circuit breaker contact support. The
distribution interconnect cable must also be connected to J1 on the backside
of the circuit breaker contact support.
Figure 37 View showing the 500 A Distribution Module with the front panel open
ANGLE BRACKET
FOR LOADS OF
60 AMPERES AND
ABOVE
DOUBLE LOAD CLIP
( SEE VIEW A )
TO REMOVE THE
LOAD CLIP
LIFT THIS
TAB USING A
SCREWDRIVER
INSERTED INTO
THE SLOT
RAIL
TO INSTALL A LOAD CLIP,
PLACE IT ON THE RAIL,
MAKING SURE THE TABS
ARE INSERTED INTO THE
SLOTS, AND PUSH TOWARDS
THE REAR UNTIL IT SNAPS
INTO PLACE.
VIEW A
VIEW B
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Quick start-up
"DiskOnChip" defective.
When starting-up for the first time, or after a "software upgrade", a backup is
created, which may take from five to ten minutes.
You must set the following : language, screen contrast, date and time, and
number and type of batteries chosen from the database used in the System
Manager. You can skip the other parameters of configuration.
Finally, you have to select System Configuration Completed to indicate you have
completed the initial sequence.
The seconds are not configurable but are set to zero when the time is set.
Only the battery type, model and quantity need be configured from the
database. If the batteries used are not listed in the database, you must
configure your system manually or accept the default values set by the
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System Manager. Choose the type of battery, the number of strings and the
number of cells / strings ; the capacity of the string will be displayed.
Optional
Click System Configuration Completed to indicate you have completed the initial sequence.
There are three levels of privileges for accessing the System Manager ( see
Table 22 ). The hierarchy of the privileges ranges from Supervisor ( highest )
to Remote access ( lowest ). All functions available to a lower privileged
access level are available to the higher privileges. The Remote access privilege
requires a password, but viewing the power system locally on the System
Manager does not require any password. The default password can be
modified to a new password consisting of zero to twelve characters ( case
sensitive ) that can be any combination of the 26 letters of the alphabet, or
the integers 0 to 9 ( alphanumeric ).
Modify
Remote
access
In the Menu click Preferences and select Password Change to set your password.
The password privilege is lost after a 15-minute of inactivity, after which the
following window appears.
The buttons located at the top of the Home page are to execute the following
functions :
On the touch pad of the System Manager, with a finger tap ( or click with the
mouse of a remote computer ) on the Alarm status bar to access the Active
Alarms List page ( Critical, Major, Minor or No Alarm ).
The Home page also displays the float voltage, the total load current, the total
current from the rectifiers, and the battery current.
If you click on the 54.0 V power system voltage, the Voltage Thresholds
page will be displayed.
If you click on the Load Current, you can select Current Threshold or
Distribution Modules
Click
to return to the previous
page which is the Home page
If you click on the Rectifier Current, you can select Current Threshold
or Rectifier Modules
If you click on the Battery Current, you can select Current Threshold or
Battery Connection Modules
The functions of the tools located at the bottom of the Home page are
defined as follows :
If critical, major and minor audible alarms are disabled, the icon has an X.
Note : Clicking the icon shuts down the audible alarm until a new alarm is triggered.
Maintenance Mode
Clicking on the digital clock icon opens the Date And Time page.
Will be displayed when a password ( level Modify, Supervisor or Engineer ) to modify the
settings is entered.
Special buttons appear on the Home page if the following conditions occur :
button
When an LVD is activated, clicking the
opens the Contactor Reconnect page.
button
From a remote PC
From a remote PC
The System Manager and the remote computer have to be configured with
identical communications parameters ( but their IP addresses are
different ). Take note of the specific communication parameters of your PC
and enter in the System Manager ( through the GUI ) the same parameters in
the fields described below ( the default values set at the factory are in bold ).
Baud rate : 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200
Parity : None, Odd, Even, Mark, Space
Data Bits : 7, 8
Stop Bits : 1, 2
Nb. of rings : 1 ( min. =1, max. = 10 )
Flow Control : Xon / Xoff, Hardware, None
If you use the RS232 port, in the Connection field, enter Modem or Null-Modem
( direct cross link connection up to 50 feet between a PC and the System
Manager ). The shaded area below it becomes available if you have entered
Modem in the Connection field. You must then type the initial string required.
From the System Manager, select Preferences in the Menu and then
Communication ports.
From the System Manager only
Clicking in the field requiring user input causes a keyboard to pop-up on the
screen to enter alphanumeric characters.
If you use the RS485 port ( future use ), set the parameters and in the
Connection field, enter Null-Modem ( only choice possible).
From the System Manager only
The Callback function ( from the System Manager only ) of the modem to
eight programmed phone numbers is for future use. To communicate from a
remote PC to the System Manager execute Procedure 1.
Action
Download Java Plug-in
Find the Java Plug-in under the menu The Java Platform at Web site :
http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.3/jre/
or http://java.sun.com/products/plugin/
Download the Java Run Time Environment, Standard Edition ( US version or
international version ) for your operating system and install the application on
your PC.
In your computer menu ( Windows 2000 for example ), select Settings and then
Network and Dial-up Connections, and select Make New Connection.
Then configure the parameters for either :
Modem
( connected to the RS232 port )
Null-modem communication
( shielded cross-link cable connected to the RS232 port )
Local network (LAN )
( connected to the Ethernet port )
If you need any help, ask your IT administrator.
4
After typing the IP address of your System Manager ( different from the one
shown below ) in the address bar of your navigator ( Explorer or Netscape )
the following screen should appear. Click on the blue icon to start.
CLICK HERE
TO START
The Java Applets will be loaded and you will then be requested to enter your
remote password, as shown in the following screen. The default remote
access password from a remote PC is remote ( case sensitive ).
4.2
At the start-up sequence or after, the user can verify, choose, modify and
accept the settings. From the System Manager the status and inventory can
also be saved.
If a new Battery Connection Module is added, the System Manager will ask
you to review the number of battery strings.
Flooded battery
VRLA battery
A voltage boost of 0.7 V will be set by default by the system for a flooded
battery and 0 V for a VLRA battery ; this setting can be modified as required.
In the Menu click Settings and select Charge control to enable, and set or
modify the battery charging parameters.
The slope and level of voltage compensation have to be set according to the
battery specifications.
4.3
Major :
Critical :
Disable :
The sources of the alarms detected by the System Manager can be either :
In the Alarms Severity & Output page, many alarm severity levels are fixed but
all the alarm output ports are configurable. The alarms can be sorted by port
number, severity, or by alarm name.
Output Port 1 being assigned to the Minor Alarm, if a minor alarm is present
and has None port assigned to it, it will be sent to Output Port 1. In the above
screen, when a minor alarm ( Load Disconnect Fail, Load Reconnect Fail,
Low Float or Maintenance active ) is active, it will be sent to Output Port 1.
Output Port 2 being assigned to Major Alarm, if a major alarm is present and
has None port assigned to it, it will be sent to Output port 2. In the above
screen, when the major alarm ( Low Voltage ) is active, it will be sent to
Output Port 2.
A specific output port can also be assigned to a specific alarm of any severity.
The next screen lists all the possible alarms in the system. In this example,
the Low Voltage Alarm is set to Output Port 7 and its severity is set to Major.
When this alarm is activated, the Major Alarm LED will be lit and an alarm
signal will be sent to Output Port 7.
If an alarm severity is set to Disable, this alarm will not activate the Alarm
LED and it will not be sent to an output port.
In the next screen, Major Audible is set to Disable.
In the Menu click Settings to access the Alarm Output Ports and to configure
the alarm relay state of the eight Alarm Output Ports of the System Manager.
The state of the C-relay contact when an alarm is activated could be Energized
or Not energized. The default value is : Not energized. The alarm condition is
an OR combination of any alarms configured to that port. ( See also
Table 11 ). Contact the technical service assistance if you need a temporary
Engineer password to modify, for each output port, the alarm relay state
Engineer password required
In the Menu click Modules and System Manager to see the Alarm Output Status
as programmed in Alarm Output Ports and Alarms Severity & Output pages.
The Alarms Severity & Output page also includes the alarm triggered by
external signal alarms on the six Alarm Input Ports of the System Manager
listed in Table 23.
Label
Mask
Level
Severity
Port 1
0 to 60 sec.
Low
Critical
Port 2
High
Major
Port 3
Fall,
Minor
Port 4
Generator on ( fixed )
Rise
Disable
Port 5
Port 6
Default : High
Default : Disable
Default : 0 sec.
In the Menu click Settings and select Alarm Input Ports to define the TRUE
condition ( High, Low, Fall or Rise ) of the six Alarm Input Ports.
The labels of Input Ports 1, 2 and 3 can be defined but those of Input Ports
4, 5 and 6 are fixed.
The System Manager polls the Alarm Input Ports every 1 to 60 seconds, as
specified in the Mask ( default : 0 second ). The alarm on the Input Port is
TRUE if present for the duration specified in the mask.
The severity of the alarm on each Input Port can be set to Critical, Major,
Minor or Disable.
On the Input Port 4 of 6 page, selecting Prevent Battery Recharge to prevent the
battery recharge when the generator is on, gives you the option of using a
smaller capacity generator.
On the Input Port 5 of 6 page, you can select Charge Current Limiting to limit the
charge current as long as the generator is in the overload condition.
On the Input Port 6 of 6 page, if you have the Supervisor privilege, you can
select the level of the System Shutdown signal to turn off all the dc output of
the rectifiers. When the battery voltage drops to less than 49 V 1 V, the
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BLVD contactor in the Battery Connection Module opens first and then the
LLVD contactor in the Distribution Module.
In the Severity field, you can disable the signal or set its alarm severity.
Supervisor privilege only
Note 2 : Insure that the signal applied to Input Port 6 is electrically stable
( no transient ) for the duration specified in Mask.
In the Menu click Modules and System Manager to see the Alarm Input Status as
programmed in the Input Ports pages.
If critical, major and minor audible alarms are disabled, the icon is
covered by an X.
4.4
99
The System Manager controls the inventory and displays the mapping of all
the modules, which are self-identifying ( serial numbers only ). In the Menu
click Modules and then Total Inventory List & Mapping.
The serial numbers of the modules are specified automatically, but their
position ( Frame and Height ) has to be allocated manually ( optional ) by the
user through the GUI. The position consists of the Frame number
( five alphanumeric characters ) and the Height in the frame ( vertical location,
from 1 to 78 , stamped in the left mounting bracket of the frame ).
The address is stored by the System Manager until the module is removed
from the inventory or changed by the user.
To remove a module from the inventory, in the Menu click Modules and then
Inventory Update. In the Inventory Update page, you can sort by Serial number or
Position.
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5.2
The Rectifier Status List shows a rectifier not responding and in the Distribution
Modules Status list, one Distribution Module has an alarm. By clicking on the
Serial#/Pos of the defective Distribution Module, you can find the Readings,
the Alarm name and the Status and Alarm history of that module.
The possible status and alarms of the Rectifier Modules, the Battery
Connection Modules and the Distribution Modules are described below.
Possible status :
Thermal shutdown
dc fuse open
Current control
Charge control
ac power derating
Ambient power derating
Internal power limit
Possible alarms :
Module not responding
Module S / W version mismatch
Module configuration fail
Module self-test fail
Possible status :
Temperature probe 2
Contactor 1 installed
Cabinet alarm
Contactor 1 bypass installed
LVD 1 algorithm active
Contactor 1 open
LVD 1 inhibit
Shunt 1 installed
HVSD detection
Electrical Bypass Switch
HVSD algorithm
Remote sense
Self-test result FFFF
Temperature probe 1
( hexadecimal )
Possible alarms :
Contactor open
Fuse alarm ( FA )
Kill Switch activated
Module capacity exceeded
Invalid voltage measurement
Module % capacity exceeded
Battery disconnected ( BLVD ) Module not responding
Battery low voltage disconnect Module S / W version mismatch
fail
Module configuration fail
Battery contactor reconnect
Module self-test fail
fail
Bypass installed
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Possible alarms :
Contactor open Invalid voltage
Fuse alarm ( FA )
measurement
Module capacity exceeded
Module not responding
Module % capacity exceeded
Module S / W version mismatch
Load disconnected ( LVD )
Module configuration fail
Load low voltage disconnect
Module self-test fail
fail
Bypass installed
Load contactor reconnect fail
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icon appears
When the Maintenance switch is enabled, a maintenance
on the status bar of the Home page. If this icon is clicked, the user will enter
the Maintenance mode and the icon will blink. This will temporarily
disable the Low Voltage Disconnect functions ( LVD ) and all the external
alarms ( except the Maintenance mode active ). The Maintenance Mode
works without disconnecting the loads, and inhibits remote alarms through
the Output ports, with the exception of the maintenance alarm. The active
alarms will still be displayed on the GUI.
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In the Menu click Functions and choose the required maintenance function.
6.2
Battery maintenance
6.2.1 Manual Voltage Boost ( Equalize ) to maintain the battery
You can also modify the duration of the boost. This equalization will be
temporarily disabled if the temperature of the battery is too high ( configured
in the Settings ). These manual commands override the general or cyclic
voltage equalize configured at start-up in the Settings. The default
equalization time duration is 30 minutes, but the range is up to 99 h 59 min.
UM6C75AA P0914425 Standard 3.0 March 2001
The results of the battery discharge tests available from the History menu
include :
The forced Stop of the battery discharge will immediately terminate the
discharge whether it was triggered manually or cyclically, if :
The forced Start and cyclic battery discharge will be temporarily disabled, if :
the power system voltage is below the cut-off voltage level for
the forced battery discharge
In the Settings menu option of the Battery Discharge Test Settings page, the
maximum test duration is set to 120 minutes by default, but the possible
range is from 1 minute to 24 hours. The discharge cut-off voltage ( the
highest of the LLVD or BLVD +2 V dc ) has to be adjusted when an LVD
parameter is changed.
6.3
To test each alarm relay output, in the Menu click Functions and select Alarms
Relay Test. This command is available to a supervisor privilege in the
Maintenance mode.
This test changes the electrical status of the relay. The GUI displays the port
number and the electrical status of the relay as well as a Start button.
6.4
WARNING
Preventing electrical shocks
Use insulated tools and exercise care when executing
Procedure 2 and Procedure 3.
Make sure that the contactor is in the close position before executing
Procedure 2. If not, manually operate the contactor to close it.
Action
Remove the nuts and washers from the studs located on the busbars and set
them aside for reuse ( See Figure 38 ).
Remove the bypass busbar and slide it horizontally over the four studs,
located in the two busbars.
Secure it in place with the nuts and washers put aside in Step 1.
end
Action
Open the front-hinged panel by pushing on the latches located on each side,
and remove the transparent plastic cover by inserting your fingers through
the slot and pulling it out towards you.
Remove the two screws ( on the left side ) securing the uninterruptible
battery supply connection plate in place. Be careful not to drop the screws
and set them aside for reuse.
Pull out the uninterruptible battery supply connections plate towards you,
exercising care not to break the attached wires, and leave it hanging at the
front of the unit.
Remove the four bolts and lock washers securing the contactor to the
busbars.
Pull the contactor out towards you taking care not to snag or break any
wires.
Insert the new contactor into position and secure it to the busbars with the
four bolts and lock washers removed in step 5.
10
11
Reposition the bypass busbar to its vertical position, making sure you
replace and tighten the three nuts and washers on the studs of the busbars.
12
13
Replace the transparent plastic cover and close the front-hinged panel,
making sure it snaps in place.
end
You can test the opening of the bypassed contactor by pressing the button
Open contact in the field Test. If the test succeeds :
"Load disconnected or Battery disconnected" will be displayed.
You can then test the closure of the bypassed contactor by pressing the
button Close contact in the field Test. If you do not execute this command,
the system will close it automatically after one minute.
6.5
6.6
Action
Loosen the captive screw on the neuron door assembly and open it.
Disconnect all the wires and the ribbon cable connected to the Control
Assembly. Cut the cable tie securing the cable harnesses to the left side of
the Control Assembly.
Slide the new Control Assembly partway into the Distribution or Battery
Connection Module.
Reconnect the wires and the ribbon cable in their appropriate locations.
Secure the cable harnesses to the side of the assembly with a cable tie,
leaving slack to insert the assembly. The smaller cable runs to the rear of
the assembly. The larger cable must hang in front of the contactor.
Fully insert the Control Assembly into the unit by pushing on it. After it has
been fully inserted, place the larger cable in the space between the Control
Assembly and the contactor, making sure it is behind the contactor.
Close and secure the neuron door assembly by tightening the captive screw.
6.7
If a Fan Fail minor alarm occurs, one fan is defective in the Fan Assembly ; if
a major alarm is displayed, two fans are defective. The procedure to replace
the Fan Assembly is described below ( see Figure 41 ).
Action
Remove the front cover of the rectifier using the release levers located at
each end ( refer to Figure 41 to execute this procedure ).
Lift and rotate the two tabs securing the fan assembly in place, into a
vertical position ( the tabs will be in line with the slots ).
Grab the fan assembly at both ends and pull it towards you while passing
the tabs through the slots.
Disconnect the connector located on the end of fan assembly wire harness.
To install the new fan assembly connect the connector located on the end of
the fan assembly wire harness.
Make sure the yellow, black and red wires from the fan assembly wire
harness are located between the two fans on the right ( viewed from the
front ) and not behind them before inserting the fan assembly into the unit.
Pass the securing tabs through the slots of the new assembly, press the unit
firmly against the face of the rectifier and rotate the tabs into a horizontal
position.
Flip the tabs down against the fan assembly.
Replace the front cover by inserting the two release levers into the
appropriate holes, ensuring the toggle switch of the circuit breaker ( located
on the left-hand side of the unit ) is properly engaged into the slot provided
for it, and push the cover making sure it snaps into place.
end
6.8
Please refer to the Helios Candeo Installation Manual IM6C75AA for the DC
link procedure installation and to Figure 10 and Figure 42 of this User
Manual.
Figure 42 Linking with a dc link bar the backbones at the top of two frames ( bottom fed )
6.9
Software upgrade
Click the link Open FTP window to upload file to open a FTP window into
which you will drag the latest version of the software ( or run your
favorite FTP program with an anonymous account ). One of the two
following FTP windows will appear.
With Netscape
With Netscape
With Netscape
Select to upgrade the software for all modules, or in certain cases, for
the System Manager only.
Click Install
The GUI will display the following screens during the installation process.
Table 24 provides a list of the problems that may occur on the Helios
Candeo Power System, identifying their usual causes. Blown fuses and
tripped circuit breakers should always be investigated first.
Default Severity
Minor, Major if more Set : The ac Fail status is ON for at least one
than one
rectifier. The alarm is kept active if the module
is not responding.
Auxiliary
Input 1
Disabled
Set : Alarm Input 1 is set.
[Minor, Major, Critical]
Auxiliary
Input 2
Auxiliary
Input 3
Battery
Discharge Test
Active
Minor
Battery
Disconnect Fail
Major
Major
Battery
Reconnect Fail
Minor
Bypass
Installed
Minor
Table 24 ( continued ) Power system alarms, severity, set and reset conditions
Alarm Name
Default Severity
Charge Current
Limiting Fail
Minor
Set :
Communication Bus
Fail
Major
Set :
Fan Fail
Full System
Shutdown
Fuse Alarm ( FA )
Generator ON
( GON )
Minor, Major if more Set : The Fan Fail status is ON for at least one
than one
rectifier.
Defective fan(s) of a rectifier.
Disabled [Major,
Critical]
Generator Overload Disabled [Minor, Major] Set : The Alarm Input Generator Overload is
activated.
A Supervisor privilege is required.
High Battery
Temperature
Major
High Float ( HF )
Minor
Set :
High Voltage ( HV )
Major
Set :
High Voltage
Shutdown ( HVSD )
continued
Table 24 ( continued ) Power system alarms, severity, set and reset conditions
Alarm Name
Invalid Current
Default Severity
Minor
Load Disconnected Critical [Major, Critical] Set : The status of the contactor and the
( LVD )
mechanical bypass indicate OPEN in at least
one Distribution Module.
A low voltage disconnect condition.
Low Float ( LF )
Minor
Minor
Low Voltage ( LV )
Major
Maintenance
Mode Active
Minor
Module Capacity
Limit Exceeded
Major
Module Capacity
Percentage Exceeded
Minor
Table 24 ( continued ) Power system alarms, severity, set and reset conditions
Alarm Name
Module
Configuration
Fail
Default Severity
Module Invalid
Voltage
Minor
Module Max.
Quantity Exceeded
Minor
Module Not
Responding
Set :
Rectifier derating.
The ac is too low.
The temperature of the rectifier is too high.
Minor, Major if more Set : The RFA status is ON for at least one rectifier.
than one
The alarm has to be kept active if the module
is not responding.
Minor : One rectifier has failed.
Major : Two or more rectifiers have failed.
Minor
Temperature Probe
Loss
Minor
Minor
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New Zealand
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Switzerland
United Kingdom
Prefix
0011
00
0021
00
00 or 990
00
00
001
00
001 ( KDD )
041 ( ITJ )
0061 ( IDC )
001( Korea Telecom )
002 ( Dacom )
003 ( Once )
00
00
00
001
00
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