SQL Battery Monitor Data Manager User’s Guide 3103 North Andrews Ave. Ext. Pompano Beach, FL 33064 Tel: (954) 623-6660 Fax: (954) 623-6671 www.alber.com 4200-056 Rev 1.
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. REGULATORY INFORMATION Type of Service: The MPM Series and the BDS Series equipment is designed to be used on standard device telephone lines. It connects to the telephone line by means of a standard jack called the USOC RJ11C (or USOC FJ45S). Connection to telephone company provided coin service (central office implemented systems) is prohibited. Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs.
Table of Contents 1. SAFETY INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................... 1-1 1.1. If You Have Questions ................................................................................................................ 1-1 2. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................................... 2-1 3. STRING STATUS SCREEN BUTTONS ................
14. SETTING COMMUNICATIONS .......................................................................................................... 14-1 15. SETTING UP AN EMAIL ACCOUNT .................................................................................................. 15-1 15.1. Testing Email......................................................................................................................... 15-2 16. SETTING UP A NEW MPM OR BDS SYSTEM..............................................
23.12. Alarm Data .......................................................................................................................... 23-13 23.13. Alarm Acknowledge ............................................................................................................ 23-15 23.14. Discharge Data .................................................................................................................... 23-15 23.14.1. Discharge Replay ...............................................
31.4. Completing the Commissioning Assistant ............................................................................. 31-4 31.4.1. Commissioning Agent Screen ........................................................................................... 31-4 31.4.2. Equipment Owner Screen .................................................................................................. 31-5 31.4.3. Post Power Check Screen ..............................................................................
Table of Figures IMPORTANT NOTE: The drawings or figures in this manual may not be the most recent revision and are included for reference only. Refer to the Engineering Drawing Package included with your system for the newest drawings. Drawings or figures in this manual may be for reference only or superseded by later drawings. For the latest information, refer to the drawings supplied with your system. Figure 1. BMDM Opening Screen ..........................................................................
Figure 45. System Setup - String (MPM shown)....................................................................................... 16-6 Figure 46. System Setup - Link ................................................................................................................. 16-7 Figure 47. System Setup - Reporting......................................................................................................... 16-9 Figure 48. System Setup - Contact List .....................................
Figure 101. History Options and Record Date/Time Box ....................................................................... 23-10 Figure 102. Cell Voltage Box .................................................................................................................. 23-11 Figure 103. Trend Menu .......................................................................................................................... 23-12 Figure 104. Trend - Cell Voltage (Typical of all Trend screens) ............
Figure 157. Commissioning Agent (Comm Asst) ..................................................................................... 31-4 Figure 158. Equipment Owner (Comm Asst) ............................................................................................ 31-5 Figure 159. Post Power Check Screen (BDS only) (Comm Asst) ............................................................. 31-5 Figure 160. Send Battery Setup (Comm Asst) ...................................................................
Safety Information 1. Safety Information You must read and understand these safety precautions and those elsewhere in this manual before installing, powering up or using the system. Except as explained in this manual, do not attempt to service Albér equipment yourself. Opening the equipment may expose you to dangerous voltages. Refer servicing beyond that described in this manual to authorized personnel. Do not allow liquids or moisture to get into the equipment.
System Requirements 2. System Requirements These are the minimum requirements for the BMDM (Battery Monitor Data Manager) program. Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, Windows 7, or 8. Pentium4 1GHz or higher microprocessor. 128Mb of memory for Windows 2000. 256Mb for Windows XP. 150Mb of hard disk space for program installation. 1Gb of space for data storage. CD drive. A typical MPM or BDS system requires these manuals.
String Status Screen Buttons 3. String Status Screen Buttons This page describes buttons on the String Status screen, which appears when the BMDM (Battery Monitor Data Manager) program starts. Each button name or function is listed in the index for ready reference. Open / Close / Back Up Database (File|selection) Open or close a file or back up an Access database Indicates Central, Local or Service computer Set Up Communication (Setup|Communication) Define ports, modems, network timeout.
Program Installation and Options 4. Program Installation and Options When installing the BMDM, you will choose one of two versions: BMDM SQL Client or BMDM SQL Server. Both offer new menu items to support the implementation of SQL database connections. BMDM SQL Client installs no server components; a server installation must exist. BMDM SQL Server installs an MSDE SQL server. You may install this version onto a centralized server for use by workstations.
Program Installation and Options 4.4. Configuring BMDM to Run as a Windows Service The BMDM can be run as a service so the application will continue to run in the background even after the user logs off Windows. The following describes how to configure the BMDM software as a service. Note: the BMDM uses the "AlwaysUp" third party application to run the BMDM as a service. It is automatically installed with the BMDM software package starting with versions 5.86 and SQL 6.33 or later.
Program Installation and Options Figure 3. BMDM and AlwaysUp Running as a Service 4. Type Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open the task manager. Check for the BMDM.exe *32 under the Processes tab. This confirms that the BMDM is running as a service. Figure 4. BMDM is Running as a Service 5. To launch the BMDM user interface, click Start, All Programs, Alber, MPM Manager, then click on the shortcut Run BMDM Service in Session.
Program Installation and Options 6. It is recommended to replace the regular BMDM shortcut on the desktop with the Run BMDM Service in Session shortcut to prevent the user from launching the BMDM incorrectly. 4.5. Database Notes A BMDM database file contains cell and battery readings and setup data. Depending on whether you are using Access or SQL, the BMDM program stores MPM and BDS data in an Access-based .MDB file or SQL-based .MDF and .LDF files.
Program Installation and Options 4.6. Default Passwords The BMDM program initially has one default password, alber, which accesses all areas of the program and can be changed by the user. It is important to note that different passwords may be selected for various program areas. New passwords may be alphanumeric and are not case sensitive. Additional passwords may be needed when using options.
Program Installation and Options 4.7. Computer Types The first time the program runs, a question about computer type appears. Figure 5. Select Computer Type You select a computer type only once. Refer to Understanding Computer Types before answering. The following text is on the Select Computer Type box: Central Computer - Define only one Central computer for a given system or group of battery monitors.
Program Installation and Options 4.8. Changing Computer Type The Select Computer Type box appears only the first time you install the program. You cannot change the computer type by re-installing; you must edit a text file. Close all programs, including the BMDM, and open a text editor, such as Microsoft Notepad or WordPad under Start|Programs|Accessories. Open the file Config3.MPM under Program Files\Alber\MPM Manager.
Program Installation and Options 4.9. File Types The BMDM program uses several file extensions. LDF ........... An SQL MSDE file used with the MDF database file. When an MDF file is created, an associated LDF file is also created. MDB ......... An Access database file that stores cell and battery readings and setup data. At installation, the BMDM creates an empty database file. When the BMDM opens a backup file, it extracts it from ZIP to MDB. MDF ..........
Using Configure Station 5. Using Configure Station The Configure Station dialog boxes for a Local, Central or Service computer facilitate setting up communication and alarm reporting. The first time the BMDM runs, at the "Do you want to load a sample database?" message, select No to display the boxes. You may later open these boxes by selecting Setup|Configure Station. String Status > Setup|Configure Station To start Configure Station, select Setup|Configure Station.
Using Configure Station Figure 9. Configure Station - Select Number of Modems If communicating via modem, select the number of modems in use. For details, refer to Setting Communications. Figure 10. Configure Station - Set Modem Port If communicating via modem, select the modem COM ports. For details, refer to Setting Communications. Figure 11. Configure Station - Set Dial Prefix If communicating via modem, select the dialing prefix. For more details, refer to Setting Communications.
Using Configure Station Figure 12. Configure Station - Set Station Phone Number If communicating via modem, type the telephone number of the computer the MPM or BDS monitor calls when a system goes into alarm or discharge. Figure 13. Configure Station - Remote Reporting To set up parameters for automatic alarm notification using fax, page, email or print, click Yes. Figure 14. Configure Station - Remote Reporting Types Select the methods by which alarms will be reported.
Using Configure Station Figure 15. Configure Station - Email Setup If sending alarms via e-mail, complete this dialog box. Refer to Setting Up an Email Account. Figure 16. Configure Station - Select Printer If sending alarms to a printer, this dialog box appears, which is also under File|Printer Setup. The key item to select is the default printer. Figure 17. Configure Station - Set Temperature This box always appears.
Using Configure Station Figure 18. Configure Station - Information If running the BMDM for the first time with an Access database, this box opens the hardware setup wizard. You may start this wizard at any time by selecting Setup|Run Wizard. 5.1. BMDM Configuration Wizard String Status > Setup|Run Wizard or Right-click mouse|Run Wizard The BMDM Configuration Wizard sets up monitor hardware and battery strings.
Setting Up the SQL Database 6. Setting Up the SQL Database After installing the BMDM SQL program, complete this chapter. The BMDM program does not automatically back up SQL databases. The system administrator must ensure regular backups are made. Refer to Automatic and Manual Backup. If you want to assign a workstation name to the computer, you must have installed as a Local or Service computer. See the sections in this chapter about running the BMDM and MSDE as a service. 6.1.
Setting Up the SQL Database 6.3. Creating an SQL Database String Status > File|Open|SQL-DB To create an SQL database, select File|Open|SQL-DB. At the SQL Server Login box, click Manage. At the SQL Database Manager box, click New. The SQL Connection Wizard box appears. Figure 21. SQL Database Manager and SQL Connection Wizard - Name On the SQL Connection Wizard box, at Connection Name, type a name to identify this computer's connection to the database.
Setting Up the SQL Database Figure 23. SQL Database Manager and Server Login On the SQL Database Manager box, click Close. On the SQL Server Login dialog box, at the SQL Connection drop-down list, select the previously created connection and click Login. The BMDM program is now ready to use with the SQL database. 6.4. Importing an Access Database into SQL CAUTION: If the SQL database was previously set up, importing an Access database into the database will overwrite all existing data.
Setting Up the SQL Database To import the Access database into the SQL database, click Import. After import is complete, at the "Import Finished" message, click OK. On the Wizard "Database Name" dialog box, click Finish. On the SQL Database Manager dialog box, click Close. To log in to the newly imported database, on the SQL Server Login dialog box, highlight the connection name and click Login. 6.5.
Setting Up the SQL Database 6.7. Assigning a Workstation Name A Central computer cannot be assigned a workstation name. A workstation can only be assigned to a Local or Service computer. Assigning a name to each workstation lets the workstation identify what customers or regions should be accessed or assigned and lets the workstation ignore irrelevant strings. This improves polling and data extraction efficiency, and String Status displays only strings assigned to the customer or region.
Setting Up the SQL Database Figure 26. Set Workstation and Workstation Setup On the Workstation Setup box, at Name, type the name of the workstation. This name will appear in the drop-down list on the Set Workstation box. You may also complete the optional Address 1,2,3 fields. When finished, click Save to display Set Workstation. On the Set Workstation box, select the workstation name from the Current Workstation drop-down list, then click Save.
Setting Up the SQL Database 6.8. Running the BMDM as a Service Running the BMDM as a service lets the program monitor and poll in the background when the Windows user logs off the computer. This prevents having to leave a Windows user logged in while the unattended computer is running the BMDM program. To start the service, on the Windows toolbar, click Start|Programs|Alber|MPM Manager|ServiceManager.exe. (It doesn't matter if the BMDM program is running or not.
Setting Up the SQL Database 6.10. Backing Up an SQL Database String Status > File|Backup Setup The SQL database can be automatically backed up on a daily or monthly basis. In the event of data loss, the data can be restored from the most recent backup. To set the backup schedule, with an SQL database listed on the String Status screen, click File|Backup Setup to display the SQL Backup dialog box. Figure 28.
Setting Up the SQL Database 6.11. Restoring an SQL Database String Status > File|Open SQL DB If the SQL database has been automatically backed up on a daily or monthly basis, you may restore data from the most recent backup. To restore data, if the String Status screen is displaying a database list, select File|Close to close it. Select File|Open SQL DB to display the SQL Server Login box. Figure 29. SQL Backup Setup On the SQL Server Login box, click the Restore button. Figure 30.
User Specific Settings 7. User Specific Settings The BMDM offers user specific settings that allow control of the program and databases. 7.1. Setting User Access Rights When using the BMDM, users log in at program start or click the red user name in the upper left of the String Status screen, then select a new name from the login box drop-down list. You must add users and set them up with permissions, so they can view specific strings or program screens.
User Specific Settings Figure 32. User Access Rights New or Edit buttons - To set up a new user, click New or, to edit an existing user, highlight the user name, then click Edit. The Edit User box appears. To set up a new user, complete the following items on the Edit User dialog box. User Name - Type the name of the user. This name is for reference in Edit User setup and is not used when logging in. Login ID - Type the name or word the user will type at log in.
User Specific Settings Calibration - Allows use of Setup|Calibration on String View to calibrate hardware. Diagnostics - Allows use of Diagnostics on String View to check hardware and firmware status. Check Settings Upload - Allows uploading of hardware settings using the Upload button on the Setup|Check Settings dialog box. Data Extraction - Allow connection to a monitor to copy or copy then remove data from the monitor. Copy then remove depends on computer type.
User Specific Settings 7.2. Battery Monitor Login User Box If you select User-Defined on the Setup|Security dialog box, at BMDM program start, the Login User dialog box appears. This box may also appear when File|Open|Access-DB or SQL-DB is selected. Figure 35. Battery Monitor Login User On the Login User dialog box, complete the User Name and Password, then click OK to open the BMDM program and database. To change the password after typing User Name and Password, click the Change button.
Practical Theory: Understanding Computer Types 8. Understanding Computer Types When installing the BMDM program, select one of three computer types: Local, Central or Service. This section explains the types of computers. 8.1. Central Computer For managing many sites, use a Central computer. This can be a remote computer with one modem, or two modems for more than 100 monitors.
Practical Theory: Understanding Computer Types 8.2. Local Computer For continuous, on-site display of battery information, use a Local computer. You can use a Local computer with a Central computer. A Local computer performs most Central computer functions, except that only a Central computer can permanently remove data from monitor memory. If a Local computer is set up as a workstation, it will clear the data in the hardware after extraction.
Practical Theory: Understanding Computer Types 8.3. Service Computer The Service computer can be a desktop or notebook computer temporarily connected to a monitor on-site to view battery information. The BMDM software on the Service computer is the same as that on a Central or Local computer, except it is set for Service during setup. A Service computer lets personnel call a site from a remote location and observe a situation without removing any data the Central computer might be waiting to extract.
Practical Theory: Understanding Polling, Extraction and Backup 9. Understanding Polling, Extraction and Backup This chapter explains how polling, extraction, and backup are implemented in Central, Local, and Service computers running Access and SQL databases. A table summarizes the functions. The terms status and data are used in this chapter as follows: Status defined - A report of the normal and error conditions and alarm events for the strings being monitored.
Practical Theory: Understanding Polling, Extraction and Backup 9.3. Polling and Extraction Notes Auto Polling via Modem with a Central Computer - Central computer autopolling via modem is available once a day at midnight. Select Modem on Setup|System|Link, set Polling to Enable on Setup|System|Link, and do not check the Disable Auto Polling / Auto Answering box on Setup|Communication. Modem connection does not permit continuous autopolling.
Practical Theory: Understanding Polling, Extraction and Backup 9.4. Automatic and Manual Backup Within this section, a backup is defined as a file that is generated by the BMDM program automatically or upon user request. Backup file generation is available only when using an Access database. The BMDM program stores data from the MPM or BDS in a Microsoft Access or SQL compatible file. As defined in File Types, an MDB file is an Access database file that stores cell and battery readings and setup data.
Practical Theory: Understanding Polling, Extraction and Backup The following table summarizes polling, extraction and backup for Central, Local, and Service computer types running Access and SQL databases. Computer Connected Backup Auto Polling Auto Extraction2 Type1 and Via Database Central Modem Midnight Midnight Copies the status; copies then deletes data. Access (12:00AM) (12:00AM) Concurrent with autopoll. Central RS-232 Midnight Continuous Copies the status; copies then deletes data.
Practical Theory: Understanding System Installation 10. Understanding System Installation This section describes how to set up the BMDM program and put the MPM or BDS monitor into operation. To install the MPM or BDS, refer to the Installation Instructions manual, then read this section before placing the system into service. You should initially configure monitor settings on-site through the front or rear panel RS-232 Local port during installation. You may change programmable settings later.
Practical Theory: Understanding System Installation 10.2. Connecting Using a Central Computer The following describes how to set up an MPM or BDS for use with a Central computer. You may set up an on-site or notebook computer as a Central computer, but there must be only one Central computer polling a monitor. If the Central computer is an on-site computer: To set up the system . . . If you need more help, refer to 1. Install the Data Manager as a Central computer.
Practical Theory: Understanding System Installation 10.3. Connecting Using a Service Computer The following describes how to set up a computer as a Service computer. If the Service computer is a direct connection (on-site) computer for setting up a new MPM or BDS monitor: (Use this option only if a Local computer is not available.) To set up the system . . . If you need more help, refer to 1. Install the Data Manager as a Service computer on a notebook (portable) computer.
Practical Theory: Understanding System Installation If the Service computer is a remote connection (off-site) computer for viewing battery data via telephone line, and a copy of the Central computer database is available: To set up the system . . . If you need more help, refer to 1. Install the Data Manager as a Service computer. Installing the Data Manager (BMDM) Software. 2. Copy the database from the Central computer to the Service computer. Data Manager Database for file names. 3.
Practical Theory: Understanding How Data is Stored 11. Understanding How Data is Stored This section describes how the BMDM processes data and how the MPM or BDS stores the data. For details about how the BMDM creates and backs up database files, refer to Understanding Polling, Extraction and Backup. 11.1. Data Storage in the MPM Data in the MPM is stored in nonvolatile E2 memory, which retains about a year's worth of typical data.
Practical Theory: Understanding How Data is Stored 11.2. Data Storage in the BDS Data in the BDS is stored in nonvolatile SRAM memory, which retains about nine month's worth of typical data. Collected data is stored until transferred to the Central or Local computer. This same memory stores setup and calibration data, which is backed up to the Central or Local computer during initial setup; this process is called synchronizing. Flash nonvolatile memory stores uploads of new BDS firmware.
Practical Theory: Understanding the Time to Go Algorithm 12. Understanding the Time to Go Algorithm The battery Amp-hour (Ah) rating indicates the current (Amps) the battery can deliver over time (hours). For example, if a battery can deliver 5 Amps for 20 hours, it has a 100Ah rating. However, because discharge rate, temperature, and age affect battery capacity, Amp-hour rating can vary. A 100Ah battery that discharges over two hours might deliver only 56Ah.
Practical Theory: Understanding the Time to Go Algorithm Although the Time to Go calculation may offer a close estimate, many other battery parameters affect run time as a battery ages. These aging phenomena show up as different failure modes and influence the accuracy of the Time to Go calculation. Albér recommends that you not rely solely on the Time to Go data for battery run time and that you only consider the Time to Go as an estimate.
Selecting Preferences 13. Selecting Preferences String Status > Setup|Preferences At any time, you may open the Preferences dialog box to change program appearance or activate options. Figure 37. Preferences Display Sample Database - To display the message, "Do you want to load a sample database?" at BMDM program start, select this box. Temperature Format - Select a temperature format. Do not change format after setting up the system.
Selecting Preferences String View Network Grouping area - When connected to a string, a drop-down list at the top of the screen shows the name of the string being displayed. On Preferences, clicking IP Address, Customer, Location, Battery or Modem telephone number filters the list by these parameters. The default filter is IP Address. These filters are active for network connection only.
Selecting Preferences Alternate Field Title - Type a name in this field to assign the Customer field title another name, such as Region or Subdivision. The new name will appear in various program areas where the word Customer appeared.
Setting Communications 14. Setting Communications String Status > Setup communication or Setup|Communication Select this dialog box to define communication settings. Figure 38. Communication Setup Polling/Answer Port and Answer Port - Using the drop-down lists, define one or two modem COM ports for monitor communication. If you define two COM ports, one port calls and polls the monitors, and the other answers calls from the monitors. If you define only one port, it both polls and answers.
Setting Communications Disable Auto Polling / Auto Answering - For computer–monitor connection via RS-232 or network, not selecting this box enables continuous polling. With continuous polling, the BMDM polls monitor string status at the time interval set in the Continuous Polling Interval box. Refer to Understanding Polling, Extraction and Backup for definitions of status and data.
Setting Up an Email Account 15. Setting Up an Email Account String Status > Setup|Email Setup Use Email Setup to set up the account under which the BMDM sends emails. This dialog box contains the global Email Disable selection. Figure 39. Email Setup Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP) - Specify the mail server for outgoing messages. Obtain this from your Internet service provider or network administrator. From Name - Type the name that will appear in the recipient's email From field.
Setting Up an Email Account 15.1. Testing Email String Status > Setup|Email Setup|Test The Test Email box tests the settings on the Email Setup dialog box. Figure 40. Test Email At To Name and To Email Address, type the recipient's name and email address. Click OK to send the email and close the box. Confirm the email is received at the location to which it was sent.
Setting Up a New MPM or BDS System 16. Setting Up a New MPM or BDS System String Status > Setup system or Setup|System BMDM setup involves defining what systems exist. Each system setup must identify customer, location, contacts, battery and string information, and other data. All System Setup dialog boxes except String are identical for both the MPM and BDS. 16.1. System Setup: General Notes Depending on security settings, System Setup is password protected.
Setting Up a New MPM or BDS System 16.2. System Setup: Workstation String Status > Setup|System|Workstation Use the Workstation dialog box to create a workstation name for a Local or Service computer. The Workstation tab appears only if an SQL database is selected. Refer to Assigning a Workstation Name for setup details. Figure 41. System Setup - Workstation 16.3. System Setup: Customer String Status > Setup|System|Customer Use the Customer dialog box to add new customer details.
Setting Up a New MPM or BDS System CAUTION: Clicking the Delete button deletes all information for the displayed customer. All locations, batteries, and strings set up for the customer will be lost. Customer Name (required) - To add new customer details, click New and type the customer name. If monitoring only one customer, you may identify a region, division, etc. Complete the Customer Address details. Note You cannot have two identical customer names.
Setting Up a New MPM or BDS System Location Name (required) - Type the name and address where the monitor is installed. Location, battery, and string names are used with each other to identify the strings and hardware to which the monitor is connected. Note To change the location name after monitor setup, use these Setup|System dialog boxes. If database names do not match names in the monitor, connection fails. Blank spaces or hyphens can affect a name.
Setting Up a New MPM or BDS System Battery Name (required) - Assign a unique name to the battery. Location, battery, and string names identify the strings and hardware to which the monitor is connected. Note To change the battery name after monitor setup, use these Setup|System dialog boxes. If database names do not match names in the monitor, an error message appears. Note You cannot have two identical battery names under the same location name.
Setting Up a New MPM or BDS System 16.6. System Setup: String String Status > Setup|System|String The String dialog box assigns a string name, configuration, model and manufacturer names, capacity, and MPM string names. Before completing this dialog box, confirm the correct customer, location, and battery are selected on the Customer, Location, and Battery boxes. The Start Cell # box for MPM changes to String # when BDS is selected. See below. Figure 45.
Setting Up a New MPM or BDS System Start Cell # (MPM) (required) - Type the first cell number for the first string in the battery being monitored by the MPM. String # (BDS) (required) - Up to 16 DCM units can be assigned the same string number, and the BDS can control up to eight strings. Type the string number of the DCM units to which the information being entered applies. Cell Model and Cell Manufacturer - Type the cell model number and manufacturer.
Setting Up a New MPM or BDS System Modem - Select if the monitor connects to the computer via modem. In Phone Number, type the phone number of the monitor that the Central computer calls (the number to which the monitor is connected). On Setup|Communication, define the COM Port at Modem Connection. Network - Select if the monitor connects to the computer via network. Complete IP Address, Network Port, Netmask and Gateway (below). IP Address - Type the IP address of the monitor.
Setting Up a New MPM or BDS System 16.8. System Setup: Reporting String Status > Setup|System|Reporting The Reporting dialog box selects the devices the Central or Local computer contacts when the monitor reports during continuous polling or calls in an event. Before completing this dialog box, confirm the correct customer, location, battery, and string are selected on the Customer, Location, Battery, and String boxes. A Service computer cannot open the Reporting box.
Setting Up a New MPM or BDS System Access Telephone Number - Type the pager phone number if numeric or the modem ID number if alphanumeric. If using an alphanumeric pager, use an access number that has a TAPI interface that communicates using a modem instead of voice. For example, SkyPage's access number is (800) 759-6366. This can also be the TAPI phone number for cellular phones if the cell phone supports text messaging.
Setting Up a New MPM or BDS System Sequential / Ack - Upon an event, contact the first name on-duty in the contact list and wait a preset time for acknowledgement. If none is received, contact the next available person in the list and wait for acknowledge. Continue and repeat the sequence until acknowledgement is received or until the list is gone through one time. Note You must select Acknowledge in the Alarm Button area on Setup|Battery|General.
Setting Up a New MPM or BDS System Delete (right panel) - To remove a person's name from the list of potential contacts, click a name on the right Contacts list and click Delete. This permanently deletes the contact. Remove Contact - To remove a person's name from the group Contact List, click the person's name to highlight it, then click Remove Contact.
Setting Up a New MPM or BDS System Page On Alarm - Select to display the Page Report Alarm Event box on error and send alarm notification to a pager. Click a button for the kind of pager being used: numeric or alphanumeric. With a numeric pager, a six digit code is sent: Digit 1: Report Type 1 = Discharge 2 = Alarm 3 = Warning Digits 2 to 6: String ID For example, to report an alarm in String ID 1, the pager would display 200001.
Setting Up a New MPM or BDS System Add Names to Contact List - To add people to a Contact List, first select a group name from the drop-down Contact List. Next, click a person's name in the Contacts list on the right, then either click the red arrow or right click the name and select Add to List. The name appears in the list on the left. If you want to add new names to the Contact or Contact List boxes on the Reporting dialog box, click the Reporting tab.
Synchronizing Using Check Settings 17. Synchronizing Using Check Settings The location, battery, and string names are key for letting a computer connect to a monitor; all names must match or connection fails. Typically, a Central computer assigns names into the monitor, and Check Settings uploads to the computer any test times, alarm thresholds, and data settings put into the monitor during commissioning.
Synchronizing Using Check Settings Note on Network Settings - Network parameters do not upload using Check Settings|General. To change the IP Address, Netmask or Gateway, use Setup|System|Link. To send the existing or changed IP, Netmask or Gateway address to the MPM or BDS, click Send Network Configuration on Setup|Battery|General. This button is active and the addresses can be sent only when the computer is connected to the BDS or MPM via RS-232 or modem, not via network.
Synchronizing Using Check Settings 17.1. Connecting With a Service Computer This section describes how to connect to a monitor when site details are not known. Connecting a Service Computer via Modem - Using a Service computer, type the site telephone number and MUX ID (if a multiplexer is used) under Setup|System|Link. If using a BDS, also type the String ID number and the BDS monitor configuration under Setup|System|String. Click Connection. Check Settings|General appears.
Check Settings Screens 18. Check Settings Screens Active check: String Status > Connection then Setup|Check Settings|dialog box Offline: String Status > View|Offline|Setup|Check Settings|dialog box The Check Settings dialog boxes display settings in the BMDM database and MPM or BDS nonvolatile memory. Use Check Settings to synchronize a battery location.
Check Settings Screens The Check Settings|Parameters dialog boxes for the MPM and BDS are shown below. Figure 53. Check Settings - Parameters (MPM) Figure 54.
Check Settings Screens The Check Settings|Test Parameters dialog box for the MPM and BDS is shown below. Figure 55.
Check Settings Screens The Check Settings|Float Alarms dialog boxes for the MPM and BDS are shown below. Figure 56. Check Settings - Float Alarms (MPM) Figure 57.
Check Settings Screens Figure 58.
Check Settings Screens The Check Settings|Discharge dialog box for the MPM and BDS is shown below. Figure 59. Check Settings - Discharge (MPM / BDS) For BDS setup, the system shows information based on string one only.
Check Settings Screens The Check Settings|Digital Input dialog boxes for the MPM and BDS-256 are shown below. The BDS Digital Input tab and dialog box are available only for String 1 on a BDS. The tab disappears if a string other than 1 is selected. Not available for the BDS-40. Figure 60. Check Settings - Digital Input (MPM) Figure 61.
Check Settings Screens The Check Settings|Digital Output dialog boxes for the MPM and BDS-256 are shown below. The Digital Output tab and dialog box disappear if a BDS-40 is selected. Figure 62. Check Settings - Digital Output (MPM) Figure 63. Check Settings - Digital Output (BDS/256) For BDS setup, the system shows information based on string one only.
Check Settings Screens The Check Settings|Calibration dialog boxes for the MPM and BDS are shown below. The BDS Calibration dialog box reports the Intercell Calibration Factor in addition to the other factors. The arrow buttons let you upload other DCM's. Figure 64. Check Settings - Calibration (MPM) Figure 65.
Check Settings Screens The Check Settings|LGS dialog box for the MPM and BDS is shown below. Figure 66.
Check Settings Screens 18.1. Check Settings Screens in Controller BDS Only: String Status > Connection then Setup|Check Settings|dialog box A second series of Check Settings boxes for diagnostics is available for the BDS. These Check Settings in Controller boxes retrieve data from the BDS Controller instead of the DCM. To open Check Settings in Controller, at String View, hold down the CTRL key while selecting Setup|Check Settings.
Programming Battery Setup for the MPM 19. Programming Battery Setup for the MPM From String Status, click Connection to display the String View screen. String View > Setup|Battery|dialog box After completing Preferences, Communication Setup, and System Setup, complete the Battery Setup dialog boxes. To open Battery Setup, on the String Status screen, highlight the location name, then click Connection. After computer to monitor communication is established, the String View screen appears.
Programming Battery Setup for the MPM 19.1. Battery Setup: General (MPM) String View > Setup|Battery|General The following appear on the General dialog box. Figure 68. Battery Setup - General (MPM) Location Name, Battery Name, String Name - Location, battery, and string names identify the strings and hardware to which the monitor is connected. Make sure databases have the same names to ensure proper connection. Location, battery, and string names can only be changed under Setup|System.
Programming Battery Setup for the MPM Shunt Value - Type the shunt rating in amps per millivolt. For example, for a shunt of 600 amps/100mV, type 6. (600 amps/100mv = 6 amps/1mv.) This value must be an integer. Float Current Multiplier - When a series of batteries is connected with more than one cable, it may not be possible to get the float current sensor around all the cables.
Programming Battery Setup for the MPM 19.2. Battery Setup: Parameters (MPM) String View > Setup|Battery|Parameters On Parameters, select the hardware and parameters that will be polled and displayed. Figure 69. Battery Setup - Parameters (MPM) Discharge Current - You can define up to four discharge current channels, but only one current channel per string is allowed. If the configuration is one string, then only one current channel may be used.
Programming Battery Setup for the MPM 19.3. Battery Setup: Test Parameters (MPM) String View > Setup|Battery|Test Parameters The following appear on the Test Parameters dialog box. Figure 70. Battery Setup - Test Parameters (MPM) Logging / R-Test Time Mode area - Click the Absolute Date and Time option button to specify the exact day of the month, from 1 to 28 (29, 30 and 31 are not used), and time the historical log is updated and the resistance test is performed.
Programming Battery Setup for the MPM Standard or Average - Normally select Standard. If the charger employs digital control of battery voltage, which causes voltage fluctuation, select Average. Load Test - Specify load test interval in days and length of the load test in minutes. Load test activates a relay that shuts down the charger, if connected, and enables tracking of the discharge. If set to 30, load test is done every 30 days starting at 12:00 A.M. See Resistance Test (above). 19.4.
Programming Battery Setup for the MPM Figure 72. Cell Resistance Alarm Levels Setup (MPM) Cell Resistance Alarm Levels box - To set Alarm Levels on a cell basis, click Individual and Input Level and select options on this box. Percentage Above - Sets the cell alarm level a percentage above the selected dataset levels. Type a value (1 to 99) in the Percentage Above field. Absolute Above (Microhms) - Sets the cell alarm level a numeric value above the selected dataset levels.
Programming Battery Setup for the MPM Percentage for Warning - Determines the violation threshold that causes a Warning battery status. The value entered is a percentage of the internal resistance alarm. For example, if the internal resistance alarm is set to 100 microhms and the percentage for warning is 75%, the system issues a warning when the internal resistance is between 75 and 100 microhms. When the value exceeds 100 microhms, the system issues an alarm.
Programming Battery Setup for the MPM Latch - When selected, the alarm contact stays energized until manually reset. If not selected, the alarm contact de-energizes when the discharge condition clears. The Critical Alarm and Maintenance Alarm options do not apply to the MPM. Discharge Detection Method Area: Select Voltage Mode or Current Mode, then set the threshold Level in volts or amps to activate data logging during a discharge.
Programming Battery Setup for the MPM Time to Go Area: The String View screen can display a Time to Go (TTG) number. When an MPM discharge starts, the TTG box on String View indicates the estimated remaining time that the battery can deliver power. To disable this feature, leave the Amp Hours and Peukert Number boxes at zero. IMPORTANT NOTE: The TTG Time to Go number is only an estimate. Amp Hours - Type the amp hours of the battery at the 8 hour rating. To disable the estimated time feature, set to 0.
Programming Battery Setup for the MPM N/C or N/O - Select the N/C box if the external contacts are normally closed. Select the N/O box if the external contacts are normally open. Report - Selecting this check box lets the monitor report a digital input alarm. When not selected, reporting is disabled for that input. 19.7. Battery Setup: Digital Output (MPM) String View > Setup|Battery|Digital Output The MPM has three optional relay contact control outputs you can define to trigger on an alarm event.
Programming Battery Setup for the MPM 19.8. Battery Setup: LGS (MPM) String View > Setup|Battery|LGS Leibert Global Services (LGS) offers a service in which its Customer Response Center (CRC) remotely monitors your Alber BDS or MPM equipment and other facility devices around the clock. The CRC evaluates alarms and provides immediate telephone and e-mail assistance using a customer-defined response and escalation plan.
Programming Battery Setup for the BDS 20. Programming Battery Setup for the BDS From String Status, click Connection to display the String View screen. String View > Setup|Battery|dialog box After completing Preferences, Communication Setup, and System Setup, complete the Battery Setup dialog boxes. To open Battery Setup, on the String Status screen, highlight the location name, then click Connection. After computer to monitor communication is established, the String View screen appears.
Programming Battery Setup for the BDS 20.1. Battery Setup: General (BDS) String View > Setup|Battery|General The following appear on the General dialog box. Figure 77. Battery Setup - General (BDS) Location Name, Battery Name, String Name - Location, battery, and string names identify the strings and hardware to which the monitor is connected. Make sure databases have the same names to ensure proper connection. Location, battery, and string names can only be changed under Setup|System.
Programming Battery Setup for the BDS Float Current Multiplier - When a series of batteries is connected with more than one cable, it may not be possible to get the float current sensor around all the cables. In this case, you may connect the sensor around one of the cables and set the Float Current Multiplier for the total number of cables. The connecting cables must be of equal length. Remote Reporting Enable and Disable - Globally enables or disables the monitor remote reporting function.
Programming Battery Setup for the BDS 20.2. Battery Setup: Parameters (BDS) String View > Setup|Battery|Parameters The following appear on the Parameters dialog box. For the BDS-40, the OV Enable, Cell Voltage selection, and Intercell Enabled boxes are not available. Figure 78. Battery Setup - Parameters (BDS-256) DCM - For all DCM units 1 to 16 in use, configure these items according to the configuration chart on the following pages. Cells - Total number of cells monitored by the DCM.
Programming Battery Setup for the BDS Config 1x198x1V 1x8x2V 1x31x2V 1x62x2V 1x65x2V 1x108x2V 1x122x2V 1x180x2V 1x182x2V 1x188x2V 1x192x2V 1x193x2V 1x203x2V 1x205x2V 1x210x2V 1x216x2V DCM 1 2 3 4 5 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Cells 44 44 44 44 22 8 31 30 32 32 33 36 36 36 48 48 26 46 46 46 42 46 46 46 44 48 48 48 44 48 48 48 48 44 44 44 44 17 40 40 40 40 45 40 40 40 40 45 48 48 48 48 18 48 48 48 48 24 LS/D 2 2 2 2 1
Programming Battery Setup for the BDS Config 1x232x2V 1x234x2V 1x238x2V 1x239x2V 1x240x2V 1x241x2V 1x244x2V 1x246x2V 1x252x2V 1x6x4V 1x90x4V 1x120x4V 1x121x4V 1x122x4V 1x123x4V DCM 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 Cells 46 46 46 46 48 48 48 48 48 42 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 47 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 24 25 48 48 48 48 24 28 48 48 48 48 24 36 48 48 48 48 24 36 6 45 45 48 48 24 48 48 25 48 48 26 48 48
Programming Battery Setup for the BDS 1x60x6V 1x62x6V 1x65x6V 1x78x6V 1x80x6V 1x81x6V 1x60x8V 1x61x8V 1x30x12V 1x31x12V 1x32x12V 1x33x12V 1x36x12V 1x40x12V 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 30 30 30 32 32 33 40 38 40 40 40 41 30 30 30 31 30 31 32 33 36 40 5 5 5 5 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 10 10 8 10 9 10 6 6 6 6 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 6 6 6 6 3 3 4 3 4 4 6 6 6 8 8 9 8 6 8 8 8 9 6 6 6 7 3 4 4 6 4 4 1 6 1 6 1 5 1 6 1 6 1 6 1 6 1 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 Figure 81.
Programming Battery Setup for the BDS Note: When cell 1 is most negative, when assigning an intertier to a cell, use the cell number after the intertier. The cell number is the lower of the two cell numbers across which the intertier is connected. For example, typing 16 assigns the intertier between cells 16 and 17. Each DCM can monitor up to ten intertiers. No more than 15 intertiers can be monitored for the entire string. 20.3.
Programming Battery Setup for the BDS Resistance Test area - Click Enable to activate, then complete Period (days) and Period (time) described below. Specify the resistance test interval in days or date and time. If set to 30 days, resistance is tested every 30 days starting at 12:00 A.M. (midnight). When the monitor performs a resistance test, it creates a historical log entry. For this reason, you may want to select a resistance test 14 days away from a historical log entry.
Programming Battery Setup for the BDS 20.4. Battery Setup: Float Alarms (BDS) String View > Setup|Battery|Float Alarms The following appear on the Float Alarms dialog box. Figure 83. Battery Setup - Float Alarms (BDS) Float Alarms Enable or Disable - Global control of all float alarms for local alarm status and alarm contact activation. Select Enable for the call-out of float alarms and digital input alarms.
Programming Battery Setup for the BDS Figure 84. Cell Resistance Alarm Levels Setup (BDS) Cell Resistance Alarm Levels box - To set Alarm Levels on a cell basis, click Individual and Input Level and select options on this box. Percentage Above - Sets the cell alarm level a percentage above the selected dataset levels. Type a value (1 to 99) in the Percentage Above field. Absolute Above (Microhms) - Sets the cell alarm level a numeric value above the selected dataset levels.
Programming Battery Setup for the BDS String View > Setup|Battery|Float Alarms|Input Level then Save or Cancel Intertier Resistance Input Level - Click Input Level to display the Input Alarm Level box. Type the resistance alarm level threshold (in microhms) for each intertier. The cell numbers in this box are the lower of the two cell numbers across which the intertier is connected. (These cell numbers are selected under Battery Setup|Parameters.
Programming Battery Setup for the BDS 20.5. Battery Setup: System (BDS) String View > Setup|Battery|System The Thermal Runaway and Hardware parameters are used to trigger system events. Thermal runaway can be a very destructive and serious condition on standby batteries if not identified in the beginning of the development stages. If thermal runaway is ignored, severe damage to the battery as well as surrounding equipment can occur resulting in costly repairs or worse, injury to personnel.
Programming Battery Setup for the BDS Temperature Delta A temperature delta can be set to identify the difference in temperature between two temperature probes. The desired location of these probes would be one measuring ambient temperature in the vicinity of the battery and the other placed directly onto the battery. Entering a 0 will disable this parameter for the analysis for thermal runaway. Otherwise, a value from 1-99F or 1-38C can be entered.
Programming Battery Setup for the BDS 20.6. Battery Setup: Discharge (BDS) String View > Setup|Battery|Discharge The following appear on the Discharge dialog box. Figure 87. Battery Setup - Discharge (BDS) Discharge Selections Area: Enable - Select to let the monitor capture and store discharge data. If not selected, the BDS does not log discharges. Latch - When selected, the alarm contact stays energized until manually reset.
Programming Battery Setup for the BDS Note If using the Current Mode, the minimum threshold Level to detect discharges must be at least 5% of the current transducer (CT) rating. For example, if the CT rating is 600A, the minimum Level is 30A. Voltage mode allows data recording during recharge, since data logging does not stop until the voltage goes above the threshold. If measuring discharge current, use Discharge Current Mode as a reliable source of trigger.
Programming Battery Setup for the BDS 20.7. Battery Setup: Digital Input (BDS) String View > Setup|Battery|Digital Input The Digital Input dialog box is available only when connected to String 1 of the BDS controller, as defined on Setup|System|String. The BDS has 16 digital inputs that may be connected to external dry contacts. You may set up these inputs to report an alarm when the external contacts are activated. An alarm can also activate the critical or maintenance relay on the BDS.
Programming Battery Setup for the BDS 20.8. Battery Setup: Digital Output (BDS) String View > Setup|Battery|Digital Output The Digital Output dialog box is available only when connected to String 1 of the BDS controller, as defined on Setup|System|String. Not available for BDS-40. Note: Hardware failure – Latching should be enabled when using this trigger. Figure 89.
Programming Battery Setup for the BDS 20.9. Battery Setup: LGS (BDS) String View > Setup|Battery|LGS Leibert Global Services (LGS) offers a service in which its Customer Response Center (CRC) remotely monitors your Alber BDS or MPM equipment and other facility devices around the clock. The CRC evaluates alarms and provides immediate telephone and e-mail assistance using a customer-defined response and escalation plan.
Selecting the Database Range 21. Selecting the Database Range String Status > Setup|Database Range To select a database range before connecting to a location, select Setup|Database Range. The Select Database Range dialog box appears. Figure 91. Select Database Range Entire DB - Select to view all available data in the string database. Range - To view data within a range of dates, click Range then select Start and End dates. To choose a date, click the date box drop-down button and click the calendar.
Connecting to a Battery Location 22. Connecting to a Battery Location This section describes how to connect the BMDM program to a location. At this point, the computer and monitor should have been synchronized using Check Settings. You may connect to an MPM or BDS battery location site via modem or network from a remote location or on-site using the network or RS-232 Local port. These connection methods check all battery parameters.
Viewing Battery and Monitor Status 23. Viewing Battery and Monitor Status At program start, the String Status screen lists all available monitor systems. The program can sound an alarm, contact a pager, send a fax or email, or print alarm event details. When a monitor reports an alarm, an alarm detail box appears until you acknowledge it. The String Status column on the String Status screen lists the condition, and Update Date indicates alarm time.
Viewing Battery and Monitor Status 23.2. String Status Screen At start-up, the BMDM displays the String Status screen. The first time the program runs, no strings are listed. The communication and status fields summarize the polling status, string and location names, connection status, and errors. Figure 92.
Viewing Battery and Monitor Status Monitor Status - The Monitor Status column can report ten conditions, which do not have priority ratings assigned. Status Meaning Invalid Data Data received from the monitor was corrupted. Check Hardware Monitor reported a hardware failure. Items checked are described in Diagnostics - Self Test. Network Error Cannot connect or cannot initialize. No Dial Tone No dial tone detected when calling. Monitor Busy Busy signal detected when calling.
Viewing Battery and Monitor Status String Status > Extract all data or String Status > Right click a string name | Extract data The Extract All Data button and the Extract Data item on the pop-up menu are enabled if Auto Extract Data is selected and Disable Auto Polling / Auto Answering is not selected on Setup|Communication. The Extract All Data button polls all strings listed on the screen. Extract Data polls only the string highlighted.
Viewing Battery and Monitor Status Clicking Show All Alarm Events displays the Report Alarm Event dialog box. You may view all events by clicking the left or right arrows on the box. 23.4. Summary Screen String Status > Summary or View|Summary The Summary dialog box displays a status summary of the battery sites. Click the Summary button to display this box. Figure 96. Summary (Battery Sites) 23.5.
Viewing Battery and Monitor Status Alarm Detail - A computer polling or receiving an alarm call from a monitor receives and displays this information if: Remote Reporting options are enabled under Setup|Battery|Float Alarms, Remote Reporting is enabled on Setup|Battery|General, Report Option is not disabled on Setup|Battery|Discharge, and Disable Alarm Reporting is not checked on Setup|Preferences. The Alarm Detail column can report the following conditions, which do not have priority ratings assigned.
Viewing Battery and Monitor Status 23.7. Cell Voltage (String View Screen) String View > Cell voltage (default) The String View Cell Voltage screen bar graph shows the voltage of each cell or module within the battery. A readings summary appears at the bottom. The cells with the maximum and minimum values are indicated as Max(n) and Min(n). If current channel and temperature transducers are installed, these readings also appear.
Viewing Battery and Monitor Status The String Status box on the bottom left of the String View screen can report nine conditions. Priority 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Status DCM Com Error Discharging R-Test in Progress Calibration in Progress Check Hardware Discharge Occurred Alarm Warning Good Meaning Communication error between DCM and BDS Controller. The battery entered a discharge. Resistance test in progress. Monitor reported a hardware failure. The items checked are described in Diagnostics – Self Test.
Viewing Battery and Monitor Status String View > Start resistance test or Stop resistance test or Get test results To start a resistance test and capture new readings, click Start. After the Test in Progress message disappears, the monitor Resistance Test LED goes out and the Get button becomes active. Click Get to display the readings and transfer them to the computer. The bottom of the screen summarizes resistance and intertier values. Intertier cells are indicated in black.
Viewing Battery and Monitor Status 23.9. Historical Graphs String View > Cell voltage or Cell resistance or Intercell resistance When the BMDM is displaying a String View Cell Voltage, Cell Resistance or Intercell Resistance screen, you may save or view historical graphs. String View > Save history record or File|Save history record Save History Record - To save a history record of the graph and table values on the String View screen, click Save History Record.
Viewing Battery and Monitor Status The Export History (Voltage) function allows you to export resistance data by date and time. To export history on resistance, from the main menu, click File, Export (xls) then History. The Select Date/Time window appears to select the date and time of the data to be exported. The file will be exported and saved to the following default folder: …\Alber\MPM Manager\Export\History_BDS-40 with the string configuration and the month, day, year and time.
Viewing Battery and Monitor Status 23.11. Trend Analysis String View > Click a bar to make it gray; right click the bar; Trend|Cell or Average To perform a voltage, resistance or intercell resistance trend analysis for a cell, click a bar of interest on the graph to change it to gray, then right click the same bar to display a pop-up menu. Figure 103. Trend Menu On the pop-up menu, click Trend then Cell or Average to display the trend analysis graph.
Viewing Battery and Monitor Status 23.12. Alarm Data String View > View alarm or View|Alarm The MPM or BDS monitor constantly checks threshold values set under Battery Setup. As long as alarms are enabled, the monitor creates a record of thresholds violated. Click View Alarm to display alarm screens. String View > View alarm or View|Current Alarm or View|Alarm then, if not displayed, Get current alarms The Current Alarms screen indicates Active or Latched for the alarm contacts.
Viewing Battery and Monitor Status String View > View alarm View|Historical alarm or View|Alarm then View historical alarms or The Historical Alarm screen shows a history of alarms transferred to the computer database using Current Historical Alarm. Select Historical Alarm to display a list of alarm events that pertain to the battery and are saved in the database. Figure 106.
Viewing Battery and Monitor Status 23.13. Alarm Acknowledge String View > View alarm or View|Alarm then Acknowledge alarm If the alarm acknowledge options are selected on Setup|System|Reporting and Setup|Battery|General, the Acknowledge Alarm button appears on the Current Alarm screen, and, to indicate an alarm event, the String Status screen displays Acknowledge in the String Status column. You may acknowledge alarms three ways: 1. Press the alarm reset button on the MPM or BDS monitor, or 2.
Viewing Battery and Monitor Status Figure 108. All Discharges (MPM shown) The BDS and MPM All Discharges screens are similar, except the MPM screen has the MPM Current to Include in Report selection. The View|Load Test and View|Discharge screens are the same, except View|Load Test has the Start, Stop and Get buttons available. Report Interval area - Click Time or OV Deviation and type a value in the box. The Report Interval determines the frequency of report sampling.
Viewing Battery and Monitor Status Select String Memos and Cell Memos to include string and cell memos. Select Include Power to list power in reports, in addition to voltage and current. Select Standard to create a standard report. Cells are listed by string, and strings are listed by time in a Cell = Value format. Select Tabular to create a tabular report, which is the same as a standard report, but in a spreadsheet format, with Cells vs. Time.
Viewing Battery and Monitor Status 23.14.1. Discharge Replay String View > View|Load test or Discharge then Discharge replay or View|Discharge Replay Click the Discharge Replay button to display the Discharge Replay screen, which shows the variations of cell levels over time. Figure 109. Discharge Replay Play Buttons: Show First, Show Previous, Show Next, Show Last, Replay Backward, Replay Forward and Stop The play buttons are at the top of the screen. Click Replay Forward to play the discharge.
Viewing Battery and Monitor Status 23.14.2. Discharge Curve String View > View|Load test or Discharge then Discharge curve View|Discharge Curve or Click Discharge Curve to display the Discharge Curve screen, which shows the relationship of the Overall Voltage, Discharge Current, and Cell Voltages on a graph. Figure 110. Discharge Curve Play Buttons: Show First, Show Previous, Show Next, Show Last, Replay Backward, Replay Forward and Stop The play buttons are at the top of the screen.
Viewing Battery and Monitor Status Figure 111. Curve Option In Curve 1, 2 or 3, select Overall Voltage, Discharge Current or Cell Voltage curves. If you select Discharge Current, choose a Current (for string) 1, 2, 3 or 4 from the dropdown list. The MPM has strings 1 to 4 available; the BDS has only string 1. If you select Cell Voltage, choose a string and cell number. If an invalid current, string or cell number is selected, the area appears on the Discharge Curve screen, but no curve is displayed.
Viewing Battery and Monitor Status 23.14.3. Summary String View > View|Load test or Discharge then Summary Select Summary to display the Summary screen. or View|Summary Figure 112. Summary (Discharges) This screen summarizes the following information. The String Name selected on the String Status screen. The Starting Date and Starting Time the discharge or load test began. The Ending Date and Ending Time the discharge or load test stopped. The Duration of the test.
Viewing Battery and Monitor Status 23.15. Cell Memo / String Memo Cell Memo or String Memo saves notes for a cell or string to the database using a Local, Central or Service computer. A Service computer can store a string memo in the monitor, but not a cell memo. The Service computer saves the string memo in the database and monitor memory; the memo is removed from monitor memory if manually imported or the Central computer performs an automatic data extraction.
Using the Report Generator 24. Using the Report Generator The BMDM Report Generator uses BMDM data files to create reports. After a BMDM-controlled system reads voltage or resistance, the data is saved, and it is this data, presented in report format, that battery monitoring personnel use to analyze battery system performance. The Report Generator displays and prints text and graphs and saves customized reports in an archive ZRF format that protects against changes.
Using the Report Generator Select Show Average Trend to generate a graph that shows the average voltage of all the cells in the string for each date selected. Select Auto Include All Data Sets to automatically select string data sets listed on the right side that violate high or low thresholds. If you change threshold values, data sets that meet the new criteria are selected. You may add data sets to the report by selecting additional check boxes in the list.
Using the Report Generator 24.2. Detail Cell Resistance Report String View > View|Reports|Detail|Cell Resistance To create a Detail Cell Resistance report, click Cell Resistance. The Detail Cell Resistance Setup box appears. Figure 115. Detail Cell Resistance Setup The items on the Detail Cell Resistance Setup box are the same as those on the Detail Cell Voltage Setup box (refer to Detail Cell Voltage Report), with the following exceptions. To ignore BMDM thresholds, click Override Preset Thresholds.
Using the Report Generator 24.3. Detail Intercell Resistance Report String View > View|Reports|Detail|Intercell Resistance To create a Detail Intercell Resistance report, click Intercell Resistance. The Detail Intercell Resistance Setup box appears. Figure 116. Detail Intercell Resistance Setup The items on the Detail Intercell Resistance Setup box are the same as those on the Detail Cell Voltage Setup box (refer to Detail Cell Voltage Report), with the following exceptions.
Using the Report Generator 24.4. Trend Cell Voltage Report String View > View|Reports|Trend|Cell Voltage To create a Trend Cell Voltage report, click Cell Voltage. The Trend Cell Voltage Setup box appears. Figure 117. Trend Cell Voltage Setup Click Use Preset Thresholds to use values set in the database. Click Override Preset Thresholds to ignore BMDM thresholds, then type values in the Hi Threshold and Lo Threshold boxes.
Using the Report Generator Data Sets area - To manually select cells to include in the report, click the cells in the list or click All to select all items. If Auto Select Cells is selected, cells that violate thresholds are already selected. To clear all selected items, click None. If the BMDM was used with an MPM, the list shows string and cell. If a BDS was used, the list shows cell only. If the selected range contains no data, no cells appear under Data Sets. 24.5.
Using the Report Generator 24.6. Trend Intercell Report String View > View|Reports|Trend|Intercell To create a Trend Intercell report, click Intercell. The Trend Intercell Resistance Setup box appears. Figure 119. Trend Intercell Resistance Setup The items on the Trend Intercell Resistance Setup box are the same as those in Trend Cell Voltage Report, except that Trend Intercell Resistance Setup does not have check boxes for Low Threshold or for Include Cell Memos.
Using the Report Generator 24.7. Trend Overall Voltage Report String View > View|Reports|Trend|Overall Voltage To create a Trend Overall Voltage report, click Overall Voltage. The Trend Overall Voltage Setup box appears. Figure 120. Trend Overall Voltage Setup Click Use Preset Thresholds to use values set in the database. Click Override Preset Thresholds to ignore BMDM thresholds, then type values in the Hi Threshold and Lo Threshold boxes. Select Include String Memos to include string memos.
Using the Report Generator 24.8. Trend Temperature Report String View > View|Reports|Trend|Temperature To create a Trend Temperature report, click Temperature. The Trend Temperature Setup box appears. Figure 121. Trend Temperature Setup The items on the Trend Temperature Setup box are the same as those in Trend Overall Voltage Report. 24.9. Trend Intertier Report String View > View|Reports|Trend|Intertier To create a Trend Intertier report, click Intertier. The Trend Intertier Setup box appears.
Using the Report Generator 24.10. Discharge Report String View > View|Reports|Discharge To create a Discharge report, click Discharge. The Discharge Setup box appears. Options selected on Discharge Setup are saved by the battery name. Figure 123. Discharge Setup Report Interval area - Click Time or OV (Overall Voltage) Deviation and type a value in the respective box. Report Interval determines the frequency of report sampling.
Using the Report Generator Select Tabular to create a Tabular report, which is the same as a standard report, but in a spreadsheet format, with Cells vs. Time. Click Cell Graph to create a report that includes a cell graph. Click Cell Detail to create a report that includes cell detail. Click OV/I Graph to create a report that includes Overall Voltage and Load Current graphs. The Discharge Dates columns list the Start Date/Time, Duration, Lowest OV, OV@30 and ACV@30 of all discharges.
Using the Report Generator 24.12. Summary Report String Status > Summary report or String View > View|Reports|Summary [see text] To create a Summary report that includes data only for the string to which the system is connected, click View|Reports|Summary (String View screen). To create a Summary report for all strings in the system, click the Summary Report button (String Status screen). The Summary Setup box appears.
Using the Report Generator Threshold Deviation area - Select Include to include the threshold deviation report. Select Start New Page to insert a page break before the report. Select Show Percent or Show Value to have deviations shown as percent change or actual values. Only cells that exceed threshold values are listed. Maintenance Recommendation area - Select Include to include the maintenance recommendation report. Select Start New Page to insert a page break before the report.
Using the Preview Screens 25. Using the Preview Screens [Previously described Setup screen] > Preview After all report parameters are selected, to view the report on a report preview screen, click Preview. To change the size of the page display, click Page, Width or Full. To view different pages, click the first, previous, next or last page arrows on the toolbar. Figure 126. Preview (Typical Screen) The Discharge Report preview screen is different from the other preview screens.
Using the Preview Screens 25.1. Saving a Report in Archive (ZRF) Format Preview screen > Save Archive The Report Generator can save a report as an archive ZRF file, which cannot be changed after it is saved. Archive format lets you distribute the report file while ensuring the integrity of the data. The file can be opened by the Report Generator or the Archive Reader and viewed or printed. To save a report in archive format, click Save Archive.
Using the Web Report Generator 26. Using the Web Report Generator Every 24 hours, the Web Report Generator automatically creates and saves an executive summary report as a PDF file at Program Files\Alber\MPM Manager\Web\SystemSummary. New reports overwrite previous reports automatically or when you manually generate a report. You may view the executive summary report by connecting via the Web to albermonitor.com. 26.1.
Using the Web Report Generator Maintenance Recommendation area - Select Include to include the maintenance recommendation report. Select Start New Page to insert a page break before the report. Select Include Probable Cause Notes and Include Corrective Action Notes to include text that offers solutions for the types of violations found, such as high resistance. Only cells with violations are listed.
Using the Web Report Generator 26.2. Generating an Executive Summary Report String Status > Reports|Generate If enabled on Setup|Preferences, the Web Report Generator automatically generates the executive summary report every night after autopolling is done. To manually generate a report, highlight a name on the String Status screen, then click Reports|Generate. At the Generate Executive Reports box, click Yes.
Calibration 27. Calibration String View > Setup|Calibration To ensure reliability of readings, Albér recommends that a qualified technician check MPM or BDS monitor calibration annually. Perform calibration using a computer directly connected via the RS-232 port. The Calibration dialog box displays all the parameters the unit monitors. To display this screen, select Setup|Calibration from the String View screen. Figure 131. Calibration Setup (MPM) The BDS Calibration dialog box differs slightly.
Calibration There are four columns on the Calibration dialog box: Measurement Point, Measured Value, A/D Counts, and Calibration Factor. Measurement Point – Allows selection of input channels when calibrating. Usually, the parameters selected never need to be changed. The Measurement Point also serves as a diagnostic tool that can lock in on a channel for troubleshooting. Measured Value – Type measured values in this column. The MPM uses only Temperature 1; the BDS uses two temperature channels per DCM.
MPM Diagnostics 28. MPM Diagnostics String View > Diagnostics|Item The diagnostics are used for production testing, but may help troubleshoot a hardware failure in the field. Select Diagnostics from String View. The computer must be connected to an MPM and Communication Status at screen bottom must show Response OK. 28.1. Rebooting and Power Up Diagnostics (MPM) String View > Setup|Reboot Firmware To reboot the MPM from the Data Manager, select Reboot Firmware. This does a "warm reset" of the MPM.
MPM Diagnostics 28.2. Self Test (MPM) String View > Diagnostics|Self Test Self Test reads an MPM status register and displays the parameter status on the Diagnostics dialog box. These parameters are tested only at MPM power-up. If an update is needed, cycle the power to the MPM or reboot by selecting Setup|Reboot Firmware. To open Self Test Diagnostics, select Diagnostics|Self Test. Figure 133. Diagnostics - Self Test (MPM) Items on the Self Test Diagnostics dialog box are described below.
MPM Diagnostics 28.3. Load Module (MPM) String View > Diagnostics|Load Module The Load Module diagnostic tests each load connection to the battery. This diagnostic tests the connections, load cable fuses, load relays and load module, and can confirm actual load current. Refer to the left side of the load connections drawing in the installation manual to determine the load steps used for each configuration. The Load Module also has a diagnostic that can confirm the direction of the current transducer.
MPM Diagnostics 28.4. DIP Switch (MPM) String View > Diagnostics|DIP Switch The DIP Switch diagnostic confirms each position of the DIP switch inside the MPM. Although not all switch positions are used, every position is checked. This diagnostic allows remote checking of switch settings. To open the diagnostic, select DIP Switch. The screen indicates each switch position as it is changed. CAUTION: Exit this diagnostic with the switch in the same positions it was in when the diagnostic was entered.
MPM Diagnostics 28.5. Indicator (MPM) String View > Diagnostics|Indicator This diagnostic tests front panel LED operation. To open Indicator Diagnostics, select Indicator. To activate an LED, click an LED name then On. Figure 136. Diagnostics - Indicator (MPM) 28.6. Digital Port (MPM) String View > Diagnostics|Digital Port The Digital Port diagnostic checks the status of the digital inputs. If the system is connected to external contacts, this diagnostic can check each contact.
MPM Diagnostics 28.7. Memory (MPM) String View > Diagnostics|Memory To open Memory Diagnostics, select Memory. Figure 138. Diagnostics - Memory (MPM) The Memory diagnostic checks nonvolatile monitor memory: E2 (EEPROM) and Flash. E2 memory stores calibration and setup information and data, such as Discharge, Alarm and Resistance test data. Flash memory stores MPM firmware uploads. Firmware can be upgraded on-site or remotely via modem. To test memory, select EEPROM or Flash Memory, then click Start.
MPM Diagnostics 28.8. Contacts (MPM) String View > Diagnostics|Contacts This diagnostic checks the external alarm contacts, charger contacts, and optional contacts for proper connection. To open Alarm Contacts Diagnostics, select Contacts. Under Select Contact, click Parameter Alarm, Charger Control or Contact 1, 2 or 3, then click On. You can confirm contact operation by verifying a device connected to the contacts turns on and off.
MPM Diagnostics 28.9. Intertier (MPM) String View > Diagnostics|Intertier The Intertier diagnostic monitors the signal on each intertier input. Use this diagnostic for verifying the calibration of these input channels or troubleshooting. To open Intertier Diagnostics, select Intertier. Figure 140.
BDS Diagnostics 29. BDS Diagnostics String View > Diagnostics|Item The diagnostics are used for production testing, but may help troubleshoot a hardware failure in the field. Select Diagnostics from String View. The computer must be connected to a BDS and Communication Status at screen bottom must show Response OK. 29.1. Rebooting and Power Up Diagnostics (BDS) String View > Setup|Reboot Firmware To reboot the BDS from the Data Manager, select Reboot Firmware. This does a "warm reset" of the BDS.
BDS Diagnostics Dial Tone (BDS Controller) - Confirms the telephone is connected. If connected via a multiplexer, this field indicates Failed as a normal condition. External RAM (BDS Controller and DCM) - Writes and reads to each RAM location to verify accessibility. Firmware Version (BDS Controller and DCM) - Displays the version of firmware running. Flash Memory (BDS Controller) - Calculates and verifies the program checksum in Flash memory. FW Reset Counter (DCM) - At boot up, the DCM runs diagnostics.
BDS Diagnostics 29.3. Load Module (BDS) String View > Diagnostics|Load Module The Load Module diagnostic tests each load connection to the battery. This diagnostic tests the connections, load cable fuses, load relays and load module, and can confirm actual load current. Depending how the system is set up, only the load module for the selected DCM is enabled. Typically, all ten load steps are used and are distributed across multiple DCM units.
BDS Diagnostics To run the diagnostic that can confirm the direction of the current transducer (CT), click the CT Polarity tab on the dialog box. Select the DCM for the desired load module. Figure 143. Diagnostics - Load Module - CT Polarity (BDS) Under Select Load Module, select a load module, then click Load On. When the test finishes, the dialog box indicates Correct if the CT is oriented in the proper direction.
BDS Diagnostics 29.4. DIP Switch (BDS) String View > Diagnostics|DIP Switch The DIP Switch diagnostic confirms each position of the DIP switches inside the BDS and DCM. This diagnostic allows remote checking of switch settings. To open the diagnostic, select DIP Switch. The diagnostic indicates each switch position. Click the left or right arrows to select other DCM units. Note The DIP switches are factory set and are not usually changed by the user. Figure 144.
BDS Diagnostics 29.5. Indicator (BDS) String View > Diagnostics|Indicator This diagnostic tests front panel LED operation. To open Indicator Diagnostics, select Indicator. To activate an LED, click an LED name then On. Figure 145. Diagnostics - Indicator (BDS) 29.6. Digital Port (BDS) String View > Diagnostics|Digital Port The Digital Port diagnostic checks the status of the digital inputs. If the system is connected to external contacts, this diagnostic can check each contact.
BDS Diagnostics 29.7. Memory (BDS) String View > Diagnostics|Memory To open Memory Diagnostics, select Memory. Figure 147. Diagnostics - Memory (BDS) The Memory diagnostic checks Flash memory for the integrity of the upgraded firmware file. Flash memory stores BDS firmware uploads. Firmware can be upgraded on-site or remotely via modem. To run this test, click Start and select a file to compare to the contents in Flash memory. This test takes several minutes.
BDS Diagnostics 29.8. Contacts (BDS) String View > Diagnostics|Contacts This diagnostic checks the external critical and maintenance alarm contacts and the optional contacts for proper connection. To open Alarm Contacts Diagnostics, select Contacts. Under Select Contact, click a contact or alarm button, then click On. You can confirm contact operation by verifying a device connected to the contacts turns on and off. Figure 148. Diagnostics - Alarm Contacts (BDS) 29.9.
BDS Diagnostics Intertier Voltage (mvolts) - This column indicates the voltages being sent. This screen displays up to 15 intertiers for the BDS and is used to confirm calibration accuracy. The cell number is the lower of the two cell numbers across which the intertier is connected (selected on BDS Setup|Battery|Parameters). 29.10.
BDS Diagnostics 29.11. Resistance Testing Multiple DCM Units String View > Cell Resistance or Intercell Resistance tab > Diagnostics|R-Test in a DCM A BDS resistance test checks all the DCM units connected to the BDS. To test a specific DCM, click the Cell Resistance or Intercell Resistance tab then select R-Test in a DCM. On the Select DCM box, click the button for the DCM you want to test. To capture new readings, click OK. Figure 151.
Upgrades 30. Upgrades String View > Setup|Upgrade Firmware or Upgrade DCM Firmware E2 (electrically erasable) memory on the MPM and SRAM memory on the BDS Controller store calibration, setup information, and actual test data. On both units, flash memory is for uploads of firmware, which can be upgraded on-site or remotely via modem. Refer to the MPM or BDS Diagnostics-Memory section for a complete description. The latest upgrades and upgrade instructions are on the Web at www.alber.com.
Commissioning Assistant 31. Commissioning Assistant View|Reports|Commissioning Report The Commissioning Assistant creates a report that is extremely helpful if technical support must be provided for your system. Similar to a setup wizard, the assistant helps you commission a string by instructing you to perform certain functions and record the results. You may also use the assistant to exchange equipment and recommission the string.
Commissioning Assistant 31.2. Monitor Pre-Power Check List Figure 154. Monitor Pre-Power Screen (typical) The text at the top of the Monitor Pre-Power Check List depends upon the Help (question mark) button clicked. The screen is similar for the MPM and BDS monitors. As you complete each item, check the box before the item. When all boxes are checked, connect to the string by clicking the Save and Connect button. To save a partially completed check list and connect later, click Save and Try Later.
Commissioning Assistant 31.3. Starting the Assistant for an Existing String View|Reports|Commissioning Report This section describes how to start the assistant for a string that is partially or fully commissioned or for which you want to exchange equipment. To open the assistant, first connect to the string. On the String View screen, select View|Reports|Commissioning Report to display one of the Open Commissioning Assistant screens.
Commissioning Assistant 31.4. Completing the Commissioning Assistant After opening the commissioning assistant, complete the remaining screens as described in the following sections. 31.4.1. Commissioning Agent Screen Figure 157. Commissioning Agent (Comm Asst) Click the Commissioning Agent button. Complete the following fields: Technician Name, Company Name, Reference/PO No./Ticket No., Site ID, Equipment Tag, Address, Phone Number, and Email Address.
Commissioning Assistant 31.4.2. Equipment Owner Screen Figure 158. Equipment Owner (Comm Asst) Click the Equipment Owner button. Complete the following fields: Company Name, Site Contact, Address, Phone Number, and Email Address. Note that fields for which information is mandatory are marked with an ( * ) asterisk. Optionally, to load the data saved under Setup|System|Customer or under Setup|System|Location into the fields, click the Load Customer Info or Load Location Info buttons. 31.4.3.
Commissioning Assistant Click the Post Power Check button. Verify the DCM addresses by clicking “Run DCM Addr Check” button then, at the “Running DCM Address Check” message click Yes to check all DCM addresses. Also, clear the data memory by clicking the “Clear Memory” button then, at the "Clear Monitor Memory" message click Yes and the memory is cleared. After verification, the DCM Addresses Verified box is automatically checked. Note: The MPM does not have dip switch settings. 31.4.4.
Commissioning Assistant 31.4.5. Check Settings Screen Figure 161. Check Settings (Comm Asst) Click the Check Settings button. Confirm the values, then click Yes to upload the calibration constants from the monitor to the database. If you click Recheck, the screen refreshes. Note Only the calibration constants are uploaded. 31.4.6. Serial Numbers Screen Figure 162. Serial Numbers (Comm Asst) Click the Serial Numbers button.
Commissioning Assistant 31.4.7. Check Cell Voltage Screen Figure 163. Check Cell Voltage (Comm Asst) Click the Check Cell Voltage button. Measure the voltage across the cell indicated, type the value in the Measured Value field, then press . If the measured value agrees with the calculated value in the monitor, the Status area indicates Passed. If it fails, calibrate the monitor to the measured value by clicking the Cal button.
Commissioning Assistant 31.4.9. Check Intertier Screen Figure 165. Check Intertier (Comm Asst) Click the Check Intertier button. Measure the intertier voltage, type the value in the Measured Value field, then press . If the measured value agrees with the calculated value in the monitor, the Status area indicates Passed. The list dynamically changes to show all intertiers and charger cables. You only have to verify one intertier per DCM.
Commissioning Assistant 31.4.11. Check Float Current Screen Figure 167. Check Float Current (Comm Asst) Click the Check Float Current button. Type the float current value in the Measured Value field, then press . If the measured value agrees with the calculated value in the monitor, the Status area indicates Passed. If the measured value fails, calibrate the monitor to the measured value by clicking the Cal button. 31.4.12. Check Temperature Screen Figure 168.
Commissioning Assistant 31.4.13. Check Discharge Current Screen Figure 169. Check Discharge Current (Comm Asst) Click the Check Discharge Current button. Verify the ±15VDC voltage supply is connected to the current transducer. Type the discharge current value in the Measured Value field. The String Current (amps) field displays the millivolt value times the shunt value as amps. If the measured value agrees with the calculated value in the monitor, the Status area indicates Passed.
Commissioning Assistant Select a load step from the Load Step spin box. Press the to turn on the load, and measure the load current. Type the value in the Measured Value field, then press . If the measured value agrees with the calculated value in the monitor, the Status area indicates Passed. If the measured value fails, calibrate the monitor to the measured value by clicking the Cal button.
Commissioning Assistant 31.4.15. Check Intercell Screen (BDS Only) Figure 171. Check Intercell (Comm Asst) Click the Check Intercell button. In the Cell Number box, type the cell number for the cell you wish to measure. This is only for dual reading systems, such as the BDS-256XL. 31.4.16. Base Data - Cell Resistance Screen Figure 172. Base Data - Cell Resistance (Comm Asst) Click the Base Data Cell R button. If necessary, click the Start button to perform a resistance test.
Commissioning Assistant Figure 173. Save Base Line and Send Thresholds Data – Cell/Intertier/Inter-Cell Resistance (Comm Asst) Based on a 12 volt cell mode, individual threshholds have been selected. Note: Thresholds will be set to a default of 25 percent over the base line. When making changes to the Intertiers, click Apply to save the updated values. 31.4.17. Report Screen Figure 174.
Commissioning Assistant Click the Report button. Text on the screen displays the path and folder where the report is saved. To view pages in the report, click the left or right arrows. To save the report as a CMS file in the Commissioning folder, click Save Report. To save and email the report to Alber, click the Email Report button. The CMS file is password protected and cannot be opened. 31.4.18. Preventive Maintenance Report Form Figure 175.
Commissioning Assistant 31.5. Emailing a Report The completed Commissioning Agent report must be sent to Alber as an email attachment for warranty and customer service purposes. To send the report, open your email editor and attach the report CMS file to the email. The CMS file resides in the Program Files\ Alber\MPM Manager\Commissioning folder. In the subject line, type "BMDM commissioning report" or similar text. In the email, note your company name and contact information.
Error Codes 32. Error Codes The following error messages may appear when running the BMDM program. CODE 1 2 5 6 7 100 101 102 MESSAGE The database cannot be saved. Hard drive could be full. Empty database not found. Database Not Found. Data import error (DDetail Table). Please try again. Data import error (DSummary Table). Please try again. The name chosen has already been used. It must be unique. There are more than 1000 strings.
Error Codes CODE 203 204 205 206 MESSAGE The currently selected COM Port, COM , is already in use by another program. Press OK and choose a different port. The currently selected Com Port, Com , is not available. Press OK and choose a different port. No response from Modem/Cable Multiplexer. 300 301 Comm Error: No response for sending "Stop Scan" command 3 times. Comm Error: No response for sending "Start Scan" command 3 times.
Index % above baseline field on detail cell resistance s/u .................. 24-3 on trend cell resistance s/u................... 24-6 24/7 on contact information ................... 16-13 a/d counts column on calibration ............. 27-2 a/d status on self test diagnostics BDS ................ 29-1 on self test diagnostics MPM ............... 28-2 absolute above button on cell resistance alarm levels BDS. 20-11 on cell resistance alarm levels MPM...
auto include all data sets ck box on detail cell voltage s/u ....................... 24-2 auto refresh status ck box on preferences .................................................................. 13-2 auto select cells ck box on trend cell voltage s/u ........................ 24-5 auto select ck box on all discharges ................................. 23-16 on discharge s/u .................................. 24-10 auto send time ck box on battery s/u general BDS ..................
c. memo .................................................. 23-22 c. memo menu item ............................ 23-22 c. memo screen ................................. 23-22 c. memos ck box on discharge s/u ... 24-10 c. model field on system s/u string ...... 16-7 c. resistance .............................................. 23-8 c. resistance screen ............................ 23-8 c. resistance tab on string view.. 23-8, 23-9 c. voltage .................................................. 23-7 c.
emailing a report ................................. 31-16 open comm assistant screens ............. 31-3 pre-power check list............................... 31-2 printing a report ................................... 31-16 save and connect button....................... 31-2 welcome screen ..................................... 31-1 communication c. error diagnostics screen ............... 29-9 c. setup screen ..................................... 14-1 error diagnostics ......................................
date and time fields on battery s/u general BDS .................. 20-2 on battery s/u general MPM ................. 19-2 date format .................................................. 16-5 date, sending using check setting ........... 18-1 day interval button on battery s/u test parameters BDS .... 20-8 on battery s/u test parameters MPM ... 19-5 day off ck box on contact information ........................ 16-13 DC (discharge current) on DCM on battery s/u parameters BDS ...........
disable d. alarm reporting ck box on preferences .............................................................. 13-2 d. alarm reporting note .......................... 23-6 d. auto polling/answering ck box on communication s/u ....................... 14-2 d. button on battery s/u discharge BDS ....... 20-16 on battery s/u discharge MPM ......... 19-9 d. email ck box on email s/u ................. 15-1 d. sound ck box on preferences .......... 13-2 discharge battery s/u BDS ..................................
extract time field on system s/u link ........ 16-8 extracting using a Central computer ......... 9-2 extraction defined ........................................ 9-1 F1 key for help.............................................. 4-8 F3 key ........................................................... 23-1 facility monitor............................................... 8-3 fax alarm event ck box on contact information ........................ 16-13 on system s/u reporting......................
on battery s/u test parameters MPM . 195 number of records........................ 11-1, 11-2 hits column on executive summary report 262 HW reset counter on self test diagnostics BDS ................ 29-2 import button on SQL .................................. 6-4 inactive ck box on system s/u reporting16-11 include i. cell memos ck box on all discharges ............................. 23-17 on trend cell voltage s/u .................... 24-5 i. ck box on summary s/u ...............................
on battery s/u discharge MPM ............. 19-9 LGS battery s/u BDS ...................................... 20-20 battery s/u MPM .................................... 19-12 LGS battery s/u screen BDS .......... 20-20 LGS battery s/u screen MPM ......... 19-12 LGS check settings screen ............ 18-10 link system s/u .............................................. 16-7 link system setup screen....................... 16-7 lo threshold ......................... See low threshold load agent button ............
MDF file ......................................................... 4-8 measure points field on battery s/u general MPM ................. 19-2 measure points number field on battery s/u general BDS .................. 20-2 measure points per string field on system s/u battery ............................................... 16-5 measured value column on calibration .......................................... 27-2 measurement point column on calibration .......................................... 27-2 memo ......
on trend overall voltage s/u .................. 24-8 page on alarm ck box on contact information ........................ 16-13 on system s/u reporting......................... 16-9 page report alarm event ............................ 23-4 pager display code ................................16-9, 16-13 PIN number field on contact information .................... 16-13 on system s/u reporting.................. 16-10 parameters battery s/u BDS ........................................ 20-4 battery s/u MPM .....
on battery s/u parameters BDS ........... 20-4 range button................................................ 21-1 reboot firmware BDS ................................... 29-1 reboot firmware MPM ........................ 28-1, 28-2 recheck button on check settings ............ 17-1 refresh rate box on preferences .............. 13-2 register map .................................................. 8-3 remote reporting ck box on battery s/u float alarms BDS ........ 20-12 on battery s/u float alarms MPM ........
selected dates button on historical alarm selection .......... 23-14 selected types button on historical alarm selection .......... 23-14 self test diagnostics BDS.............................. 29-1 self test diagnostics BDS screen ........ 29-1 self test diagnostics MPM ............................ 28-2 self test diagnostics MPM screen ....... 28-2 send s. battery s/u button BDS ...................... 20-1 s. battery s/u button MPM..................... 19-1 s. email to area on system s/u reporting ........
on discharge s/u .............................. 24-11 s. field for database range .................... 21-1 s. new page ck box on summary s/u ............................... 24-13 on tech detail summ report s/u 26-1, 262 s. time field on contact information .................... 16-13 starting date on summary .................. 23-21 starting time on summary .................. 23-21 station phone number field on battery s/u general BDS .................. 20-2 on battery s/u general MPM .................
technician detail summary report ............ 26-3 technician detail summary rpt s/u ............... 26-1 technician detail summary rpt s/u screen .................................................................. 26-1 technician report discharges area screen .................................................................. 26-2 telco mux enable/disable button on battery s/u general BDS .................. 20-3 telephone ........................................
on system s/u reporting...................... 16-11 WAV file......................................................... 4-8 web report generator.................................... 26-1 wizard for Access database.................................... 5-5 for SQL connection .................................. 6-2 password ................................................... 6-2 w. screen .................................................. 5-5 workstation assigning ...................................................
