User Guide

BDSi General Description
4200-077 R3.4 2 6/19/2013
1.5 BDSi Features
This section describes standard and optional BDSi features:
 Auto detects discharges based on Overall Volts or Discharge Current,
and stores data for real time or accelerated time playback,
 Communicates with an external computer via USB, RS-232, modem, and LAN,
 Network compatible,
 Performs a scheduled resistance test of all cells/jars and intertiers,
and stores results for trending analysis,
 Scans all pertinent battery parameters, such as overall voltage,
cell voltages, current, temperature, float currents and string currents, and
 Signals if any parameter is outside user-programmed limits,
energizes a Form C relay contact, and calls a Central computer to report the alarm
condition.
1.6 Battery Monitor Data Manager BMDM Program Features
 Automatic paging, emailing, and faxing of alarm events,
 Automatic polling for over 1000 sites for monitor and string status reporting,
 Automatically receives calls from monitors and updates the central database for data
analysis,
 Complete memo tracking down to the cell/module level,
 Easy to read string and monitor status,
 Historical event list for complete string history,
 Instant trend graphs of any selected parameter,
 Microsoft Access database compatible, with management of all stored data,
 Network compatible,
 Playback of discharge rundown test and controlled rundown test data,
 Service mode for service personnel, and local RS-232 and USB direct connect
viewing of string details and system setup when loaded on a laptop computer,
 SQL server compatible,
 Status display can be customized for multi-customer monitoring, and is
 Windows 2000, XP, 7 and 8 compatible Central computer control software.
1.7 Optional Accessories
 Hall effect current transducer for measuring discharge and float current,
 Temperature sensor or Contact Ambient Probe,
 Network interface,
 Modem