User Guide

BDSi Controller Specifications
4200-077 R3.4 11 6/19/2013
4 BDSi Controller Specifications
4.1 Power
240VAC 10% 60Hz, 1 amp maximum or 120 VAC 10% 60Hz 2 Amps maximum for a
maximum configuration of one Controller and six Data Collection Modules with a total of 40 jars.
4.2 Fuses
 One 1A MDL for each string.
On circuit board
Not user replaceable.
 One 1.5A, MDL (2A for 120 VAC configurations) or equivalent AC Power Block
Rear panel
4.3 Inputs
 Remote alarm reset. User-supplied 12V signal. (Current 50mA maximum.)
Momentarily applying voltage initiates the reset action.
4.4 Outputs
 24VAC power for up to 6 Data Collection Modules.
 Alarm contacts:
Two Form C, 2A at 30VDC. (One for critical alarm; one for maintenance alarm.)
 LEDs (one each):
(G)reen DCM Tx transmit,
(G)reen DCM Rx receive,
(G)reen status,
(G)reen com port,
(Y)ellow critical alarm,
(Y)ellow maintenance alarm,
(G)reen resistance test,
(G)reen (DCM) status,
(G)reen Tx transmit,
(G)reen Rx receive, and
(R)ed service.
4.5 Parameters/Features
 Number of cell channels:
Up to six strings of 40 12-volt jars or 30 16-volt jars.
4.6 Communication
 Protocol: Modbus and SNMP
 Local port, USB connector on the front panel
 Local port, RS-232 DB-9 connector on the rear panel
 LAN port, RJ-45 on the rear panel (Optional)
 RJ-11 Telco line, internal 14.4Kbs modem on the rear panel (Optional)
 Fiber optic ports: 2 for system communications