Flexi Power Rectifier FPRB CS7000030

User Manual
Flexi Power Rectifier
CS7000030
FPRB

Manufactured by: Artesyn Embedded Technologies

Manufacturing PN: AA27540L
Visit us @: www.artesyn.com

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History:

Date
Version Author Change Notes
DD.MM.YYYY
30.06.2013 AA Ferdinand Sisracon Creation of document for FPRB
02 08 2013 AB Ferdinand Sisracon Update the Firmware Upgrade procedure
Section 3.3.2 and 3.4.5 Access
Setting
24.10.2013 AC Ferdinand Sisracon Update LCD Display Menu to incorporate
recent changes on Generator
function

22.05.2013 AE Alex Ding 1. Add battery information SOC %

note,section 3.2.1.4.
2. Change the brand from Emerson
Network Power to Artesyn
Embedded Technologies
3. Add generator contactor note,
section 3.4.3

10.04.2015 AF Ferdinand Sisracon Update GUI to handle both Lithium

Battery and Lead Acid Battery
functions

25.04.2016 AH Ferdinand Sisracon Updated Section 6. Boost Charge function

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Author:

Ferdinand Sisracon
e-mail: Ferdinand.Sisracon@artesyn.com

Abbreviations:

TBD to be done
GUI Web-based User Interface
DDU DC Distribution Unit
PDA Power Distribution Assembly
MAC Media Access Control
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol
Genset Generator Set
IP Internet Protocol
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
CU Control
PID Product Information Data
VPN Virtual Private Network
FPRB Flexi Power Rectifier 9kW

Related Documents:

If using Lead-Acid battery:

Battery Management Manual for Flexi Power Rectifier Rev AA by Ferdinand Sisracon: A “how to
use” and “how it works” for the battery management of the FPRB system

If using Lithium Battery:

Refer to the battery manufacturer’s user manual. All battery settings and informations are
managed by the battery internal BMS.

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Content

1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 7
2 Set up PC and connect to Web GUI ....................................................................................... 8
2.1 General ................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2 Set up the FPRB Control Unit ............................................................................................. 8
2.2.1 Change Control Unit IP-Address via GUI ........................................................................ 8
2.2.2 Change Control Unit IP-Address via LCD Display ........................................................... 9
2.3 Set up the User PC ............................................................................................................... 9
2.3.1 Connection to Control Unit via Intranet ......................................................................... 9
2.3.2 Direct Connection to Control Unit ................................................................................... 9
2.3.3 Set IP-address ................................................................................................................ 9
2.3.3.1 Allocate fixed IP-address ......................................................................................... 10
2.3.3.2 Alternate IP-address ............................................................................................... 13
2.4 Connect to the Graphical User Interface ....................................................................... 13
2.5 Change Browser Settings ................................................................................................. 13
3 The Graphical User Interface ................................................................................................ 14
3.1 Overview – Home ............................................................................................................... 14
3.2 Shelf X .................................................................................................................................. 16
3.2.1 CU A .............................................................................................................................. 16
3.2.1.1 CU Alarm Information ............................................................................................. 17
3.2.1.2 CU Alarm Configuration ........................................................................................... 18
3.2.1.3 CU Product Information .......................................................................................... 19
3.2.1.4 Battery Information ................................................................................................. 20
3.2.1.5 Restart System ........................................................................................................ 21
3.2.2 CU A, B & C .................................................................................................................. 21
3.2.3 Rectifier X ..................................................................................................................... 22
3.2.3.1 Rectifier Alarm Information ..................................................................................... 23
3.2.3.2 Rectifier Status Information .................................................................................... 24
3.2.3.3 Rectifier Alarm Configuration .................................................................................. 25
3.2.3.4 Product Information ................................................................................................ 26
3.2.4 Battery X ....................................................................................................................... 27
3.2.4.1 Battery Alarm Information ...................................................................................... 28
3.2.4.2 Battery Status Information ...................................................................................... 29
3.2.4.3 Battery Alarm Configuration .................................................................................... 30
3.2.4.4 Battery Alarm Out Allocation Configuration ............................................................ 32
3.2.4.5 Battery Product Information ................................................................................... 33
3.2.4.6 Restart FPBC ........................................................................................................... 34
3.3 Maintenance ........................................................................................................................ 35
3.3.1 Time.............................................................................................................................. 35
3.3.2 Firmware Upgrade ........................................................................................................ 36
3.3.3 Battery Test for Ordinary Battery ................................................................................. 41
3.3.3.1 Set Battery Test Parameters ................................................................................... 42
3.3.3.2 Manually started test ............................................................................................... 42
3.3.3.3 Automatically started test (scheduled test) ............................................................ 42
3.3.3.4 AC-Fail test .............................................................................................................. 43
3.3.3.5 Alarm-In Battery Test .............................................................................................. 43
3.3.3.6 View Battery Test Results ....................................................................................... 43
3.3.4 Battery Test for FPBC Lithium Battery .......................................................................... 44
3.3.5 Configuration File Export & Import .............................................................................. 45
3.3.6 System Notes & System ID .......................................................................................... 45
3.3.6.1 System Notes .......................................................................................................... 46

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3.3.6.2 System ID................................................................................................................ 46

3.4 System Settings .................................................................................................................. 47
3.4.1 Battery Related Settings ............................................................................................... 47
3.4.2 System Related Settings ............................................................................................... 48
3.4.3 Generator Settings ........................................................................................................ 50
3.4.3.1 Power Monitoring .................................................................................................... 52
3.4.3.2 System Efficiency Improvement .............................................................................. 53
3.4.4 Signal Out Settings ....................................................................................................... 53
3.4.4.1 Alarm Out Allocation ............................................................................................... 54
3.4.4.2 Alarm Active Setting ................................................................................................ 60
3.4.4.3 Alarm-In Setting ...................................................................................................... 61
3.4.4.4 Signal Out Test ........................................................................................................ 61
3.4.5 Access Setting .............................................................................................................. 62
4 Front Panel LCD Display ......................................................................................................... 64
5 Parallel Operation ................................................................................................................... 65
6 Battery Charge/Discharge/Recharge Concept .................................................................. 66
7 Genset On and OFF Concept .................................................................................................. 68
8 Front Panel Display Menu ...................................................................................................... 70
9 Typical System Set Up (Applicable for Lead-Acid Battery only) .................................... 71
10 Minimum Recommended Hardware Requirements .......................................................... 73
11 Additional Functionality ......................................................................................................... 74
12 Upgrading ................................................................................................................................. 75
13 Setups ........................................................................................................................................ 76
13.1 Charge Current ................................................................................................................. 76
13.2 Redundancy ...................................................................................................................... 76

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Table of Figures

Figure 2-1 – Web GUI IP Change ........................................................................................................... 9

Figure 2-2 – LCD IP Change ................................................................................................................... 9
Figure 2-3 - Local Area Connection – Properties .................................................................................. 10
Figure 2-4 - Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) – Properties ............................................................................. 11
Figure 2-5 - allocate fix IP-Address ....................................................................................................... 12
Figure 2-6 - IP Alternate Configuration .................................................................................................. 13
Figure 3-1 - Home/Overview Page for Normal Lead-Acid battery......................................................... 14
Figure 3-2 - Home/Overview Page for Lithium Battery ......................................................................... 15
Figure 3-3 - CU A Overview .................................................................................................................. 16
Figure 3-4 - CU A Alarm Information ..................................................................................................... 17
Figure 3-5 - CU A Alarm Configuration ................................................................................................. 18
Figure 3-6 - CU Product Information ..................................................................................................... 19
Figure 3-7 - CU Battery Information ...................................................................................................... 20
Figure 3-8 - CU Restart System ............................................................................................................ 21
Figure 3-9 - Rectifier Overview .............................................................................................................. 22
Figure 3-10 - Rectifier Alarm Information .............................................................................................. 23
Figure 3-11 - Rectifier Status Information ............................................................................................. 24
Figure 3-12 - Rectifier Alarm Configuration ........................................................................................... 25
Figure 3-13 - Rectifier Product Information ........................................................................................... 26
Figure 3-14 – Battery Overview ............................................................................................................. 27
Figure 3-15 – Battery Alarm Information ............................................................................................... 28
Figure 3-16 – Battery Status Information .............................................................................................. 29
Figure 3-17 – Battery Alarm Configuration ............................................................................................ 30
Figure 3-18 – Battery Alarm Out Allocation Configuration Settings ...................................................... 32
Figure 3-19 – Battery Product Information ............................................................................................ 33
Figure 3-20 – Restart FPBC .................................................................................................................. 34
Figure 3-21 – Time and Date Setting .................................................................................................... 35
Figure 3-22 - Maintenance - Firmware Upgrade Menu ......................................................................... 36
Figure 3-23 – Target FW Browsing and Filename renaming ................................................................ 36
Figure 3-24 – Target FW locating and opening ..................................................................................... 37
Figure 3-25 – Target FW uploading ...................................................................................................... 37
Figure 3-26 – Target FW system verification ........................................................................................ 38
Figure 3-27 – New Firmware System Upgrade ..................................................................................... 38
Figure 3-28 – System Restart................................................................................................................ 39
Figure 3-29 – Re-type the User Name and the Password after System Restart .................................. 39
Figure 3-30 – Accessing the CU Information ........................................................................................ 40
Figure 3-31 – Open the CU Product Information and FW Rev Verification .......................................... 40
Figure 3-32 - Maintenance Battery Test ................................................................................................ 41
Figure 3-33 – Battery Test Result ......................................................................................................... 43
Figure 3-34 – Battery Test for FPBC ..................................................................................................... 44
Figure 3-35 - Maintenance Configuration Import-Export ....................................................................... 45
Figure 3-36 - System Notes................................................................................................................... 46
Figure 3-37 - System ID and System Location...................................................................................... 46
Figure 3-38 - Battery Related Settings .................................................................................................. 47
Figure 3-39 - System Related Settings ................................................................................................. 48
Figure 3-40 – Genset Related Settings ................................................................................................. 50
Figure 3-41 Power Monitoring ............................................................................................................... 52
Figure 3-42 - Signal Out Settings .......................................................................................................... 53
Figure 3-43 - Alarm Out Allocation ........................................................................................................ 54
Figure 3-44 - Alarm Active Settings ....................................................................................................... 60
Figure 3-45 - Alarm In Settings.............................................................................................................. 61
Figure 3-46 - Signal Out Test ................................................................................................................ 61
Figure 3-47 – Access Setting ................................................................................................................ 62

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1 Overview

This document is a “how to use” for the Web-based User Interface and for the LCD Front-Panel
Display. The structure of this document follows the structure of the GUI, which means it is divided
into main menus, sub menus and sections. Please consider the red-boxed Notes at any time.

Please consider also section 9 for a typical system setup.

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2 Set up PC and connect to Web GUI

2.1 General

This chapter describes how to set up the FPRB Control Unit and the User PC, in order to be
able to connect to the FPRB Control Unit via the Web-based Graphical User Interface. This
chapter is also included in the Installation Manual.

The web-based GUI is optimized for a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels or higher. Both Microsoft
Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox browsers are supported. Both are free of charge and
actual version can be downloaded:
Microsoft Internet Explorer: www.microsoft.com1
Mozilla Firefox: www.mozilla.com2

The FPRB CU provides boundless connectivity within private intranets, which includes
connections via VPN. It also supports direct connection between User PC and FPRB CU.
Following the IEEE rules, each CU has its own unique MAC address.

2.2 Set up the FPRB Control Unit

In order to connect to the FPRB CU it may be necessary to change the IP-address of the CU.
For connections through a private Intranet it is required to allocate a unique IP-address to
each to the Intranet connected CU. This IP-address must be within the specified Intranet IP-
Range. There are two different ways to change the IP-address of the FPRB CU.

2.2.1 Change Control Unit IP-Address via GUI

To change the IP-address of the CU via the Web-based GUI it is necessary to connect with
the “root-user” (see also section “Connect to the Graphical User Interface”). Within the
submenu “Access” (under main menu “Maintenance”) it is possible to change the IP-address.
After updating the IP-address it is required to reconnect with the new IP-address.

1 2 Disclaimer: Links to Third-Party web sites or third party tools are provided for user convenience only. Artesyn
Embedded Technologies does not endorse nor support the content of third party links or tools. Artesyn Embedded
Technologies is not responsible for the content or the functionality of third-party web sites or a third party tools.
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Figure 2-1 – Web GUI IP Change

2.2.2 Change Control Unit IP-Address via LCD Display

Changing the IP-address via the LCD Display most likely will be used at the first start-up, as
long as it is not possible to connect to the CU, which still owns its default IP-address:
 In order to change the IP-address, go to main menu “Settings” on the LCD Display.
 In the IP-submenu hold the Enter Button (middle one), until the first 8 bit digit starts to
blink.
 Use the Up- and Down- Button to change the value of this digit.
 Hold the Button to increase the counting speed.
 Use the Enter-Button to accept the value for the actual digit and jump to the next 8-bit
digit.
 Using the Enter-Button after the fourth digits will lead to a new window, which asks to
confirm or to cancel the update of the IP-address.
 After confirming the update, the CU will restart.

Figure 2-2 – LCD IP Change

2.3 Set up the User PC

2.3.1 Connection to Control Unit via Intranet

In order to connect to the Control Unit via Intranet there are no changes required.

2.3.2 Direct Connection to Control Unit

In order to direct connect to the FPRB CU there are two possibilities how the User PC can be
set up.

2.3.3 Set IP-address

There are two possibilities to set the systems IP-address:

 Allocate fixed IP-address (see section 2.3.3.1)

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 Alternate IP-address (see section 2.3.3.2)

2.3.3.1 Allocate fixed IP-address

1. Go to the Network-Settings and to the “Properties” menu of the active TCP/IP connection (see
also Figure 2-3).

Figure 2-3 - Local Area Connection – Properties

2. Choose the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) menu and choose the “Properties” menu (see also
Figure 2-4).

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Figure 2-4 - Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) – Properties

3. Within the “General” menu choose the “Use the following IP address” option. The IP-address
is bound to the IP-address of the CU and the “Subnet mask”. (e.g.: with the subnet mask
“255.255.255.0” the first 3 digits of the IP-address of the User PC have to be same than the
first 3 digits of the CU IP-address. The value of the last digit does not matter, but have to be a
different than the last digit of the IP-address of the CU. See also Figure 2-5, as an example in
this case the CU has the IP-address “192.168.100.100.”

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Figure 2-5 - allocate fix IP-Address

With this set up the PC is able to open a direct connection between PC and CU. Building other
connections will not be possible.

To use the new settings click on OK. Then click on Close (or OK). For Windows 2000 3, re-start
the PC for the new settings to take effect. For Windows XP 4, the new settings are ready
immediately, without re-starting

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2.3.3.2 Alternate IP-address

4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 of section “Allocate fix IP-address”. Choose the option “Obtain and IP
address automatically” (which is the default setting). Change to menu “Alternate
Configuration” (see also Figure 2-6) and choose option “User configured”. Follow the rules of
step 3 in section “Allocate fix IP-address” to fill out the IP address and Subnet mask.

Figure 2-6 - IP Alternate Configuration

With this set up the PC is able to open a direct connection between PC and CU. The PC also
will be able to switch automatically between direct connection to the CU and connection to the
Intranet/Internet, depending on which connection is attached to the PC.

Note:
 Alternate IP-address settings are only available for Windows XP and higher OS

2.4 Connect to the Graphical User Interface

In order to connect to the FPRB System open the Web-browser and type the IP-address of the
CU in the address field of the browser. The GUI will ask for a “username” and “password”.
Following User are supported:

 Root User: Full Access to all functionality of the FPRB System

o Username: “root”
o Password: “default”
 Admin User: Reset Password of the Root User and the IP-address of the FPRB CU to its
default values
o Username: “reset”
o Password: “XYZ1609dk”

2.5 Change Browser Settings

In order to have the expected functionality, check the default location for downloaded data
within your browser. This setting may disturb while using the configuration upload and
download functionality.
To change the default download location use the browser help functionality.

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3 The Graphical User Interface

3.1 Overview – Home

After user-login, the Overview page is shown (see Figure 3-1). To return to the Overview page
at any time, click on Home in the Main Menu. The Overview (Home) page has no Sub Menu
options and so the Sub Menu field remains blank until you choose a Main Menu option.

Figure 3-1 - Home/Overview Page for Normal Lead-Acid battery

The Overview Page is divided into seven different areas:

 A - System ID & System Location: displays the System ID and System Location
 B - Main Menu: used for the top-level navigation and drives the Sub Menu page
 C - Sub Menu: depending on the chosen Main Menu, the Sub Menu changes
 D - Logout: end the actual session in order to change to a different user
 E - Page Name: always shows the actual location, or in other words, the actual
chosen Sub Menu
 F - CU: Master and, if equipped, Slave PDU Overview
 G - Rectifier: Master System and Slave System Rectifier Overview
 H – AC Fed Mode Indicator if AC Grid or AC Generator

The Overview Page is an overview over the most important items and values of all elements
of the system. Following signalization colours are used:

 Green: error free element

 Yellow: warning or a minor error
 Red: major or critical error
 Purple: Element Loss error
 Gray: No Rectifier or PDA present
 Blue – System in Grid Generator mode

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Note:
 All signalization colors depend on the Alarm Configuration settings of each
element (see section 3.2.1.2 and section 3.2.3.3)
 The Element Loss fault is signalized by a purple color at any time,
regardless the Alarm Configuration settings
 Element Loss only will be displayed if there was a previous communication
between the elements. A faulty communication between elements at start
up of the system will not be recognized as a fault, and the faulty element
will be shown as not present
 For all firmware versions till (including) version “R6D” a not equipped
temperature sensor results in a reported temperature of –49 degree
Celsius
 Lithium Battery function is only available on FW starting at R5xx

Figure 3-2 - Home/Overview Page for Lithium Battery

The Overview Page is divided into seven different areas:

 A - System ID & System Location: displays the System ID and System Location
 B - Main Menu: used for the top-level navigation and drives the Sub Menu page
 C - Sub Menu: Only available if Lithium Battery function is enabled. Depending on
the chosen Main Menu, the Sub Menu also changes
 D - Logout: end the actual session in order to change to a different user
 E - Page Name: always shows the actual location, or in other words, the actual
chosen Sub Menu
 F - CU: Master and, if equipped, Slave PDU Overview
 G - Rectifier: Master System and Slave System Rectifier Overview
 H – AC Fed Mode Indicator if AC Grid or AC Generator

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3.2 Shelf X

The following Shelf Sub Menus are available:

 Shelf A – this is the Master Shelf and will be displayed at any time
 Shelf B – this is the first Slave Shelf and will only be displayed if equipped
 Shelf C – this is the second Slave Shelf and will only be displayed if equipped

Each "Shelf Sub Menu" allows the selection of the items within that shelf: DDU/CU X, Rectifier X1,
Rectifier X2, or Rectifier X3 (where X is A or B or C).

3.2.1 CU A

Figure 3-3 - CU A Overview

The Master Control Unit overview page gives access to more detailed information about the
Master Control Unit than the Slave Control Unit overview page.
To access this detailed information, select Shelf A from the Main Menu and select DDU/CU A
from the Sub Menu or just click on the DDU/CU element for Shelf A (Master) in the Overview
(Home) page.

Master sections:

 Alarm Information
 Alarm Configuration
 Product Information
 Battery Information
 Restart System

Slave Sections:

 Alarm Information
 Alarm Configuration
 Product Information

Click on the name of the sub section to expand it.

Note:
FPBC tabs are only present and available when the FPBC Lithium Battery function is
enabled

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3.2.1.1 CU Alarm Information

The Alarm Information section shows the alarms that are currently active for the Master Control Unit.
To view the active alarms click on Alarm Information in the Master Control Unit page (see Figure 3-4).

Figure 3-4 - CU A Alarm Information

The Alarm Information section shows all active alarms according to their set severity. Non-
active alarms and turned off alarms do not have an alarm sign displayed.

Depending on severity the following colours are used:

 Critical: Purple
 Major: Red
 Minor: Orange
 Warning: Yellow
 Indeterminate: Gray

Click the “Reload Button” on the upper right of the section to reload the “Alarm Information”
page.

Note:
FPBC tabs are only present and available when the FPBC Lithium Battery
function is enabled.

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3.2.1.2 CU Alarm Configuration

The Alarm Configuration section shows the severity-settings for the alarms available in the
Master Control Unit. To view or change the severity of the alarms click on Alarm Configuration
in the Master Control Unit page (see Figure 3-5).

Figure 3-5 - CU A Alarm Configuration

Set the preferred severity of each alarm or restore all settings to their default value.
Depending on the chosen severity the alarm is shown on the Overview page and on the Front
Panel LEDS:

 Critical: shows the Alarm in the Alarm Information table as Critical. Activates the red
LED on the front panel and displays the unit on the overview page with a red
background
 Major: shows the Alarm in the Alarm Information table as Major. Activates the red
LED on the front panel and displays the unit on the overview page with a red
background
 Minor: shows the Alarm in the Alarm Information table as Minor. Activates the yellow
LED on the front panel and displays the unit on the overview page with a yellow
background
 Warning: shows the Alarm in the Alarm Information table as Warning. Activates the
yellow LED on the front panel and displays the unit on the overview page with a
yellow background
 Indeterminate: shows the Alarm in the Alarm Information table as Indeterminate.
Does not activate any LED on the front panel and does not change the background
color of the unit on the overview page.

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 Off: shows no Alarm in the Alarm Information table. Does not activate any LED on
the front panel and does not change the background color of the unit on the overview
page.
 Update: stores the configuration to the system
 Undo: restores the settings to the last updated configuration
 Restore default: restores the default configuration. Click update to store the default
configuration

Example:

Set the General Error Alarm to Critical or Major and the unit will be displayed with a red
background on the overview page, as long as General Error Alarm is active. Set it to Minor or
Warning and the unit is displayed with a yellow background, while Indeterminate and Off do
not change the units background color on the overview page (stay green).

Note:
FPBC tabs are only present and available when the FPBC Lithium Battery function is
enabled.

3.2.1.3 CU Product Information

The Product Information section shows product-specific data for the Master Control Unit. To
view the product data click on Product Information in the Master Control Unit page (see Figure
3-6).

Figure 3-6 - CU Product Information

Review the CU PID-, Factory- and Connection-Data within the Production Information Section.

Note:
FPBC tabs are only present and available when the FPBC Lithium Battery function is
enabled.

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3.2.1.4 Battery Information

To view the Battery Information click on Battery Information in the Master Control Unit page
(see Figure 3-7).

Figure 3-7 - CU Battery Information

The Battery Information section shows all relevant Battery Data. The Battery State of Charge
will be 0% until Initial Charge of the System is completed (see section 6 ). To change
Manufacturer, ID and Capacity see also section 3.4.1.

Note:
1. SOC % may not be accurate if the initial charge time is kept less than what it
should be as per the installed battery capacity, battery current limiting and
manufacturer’s recommendation
2. Make sure the Charging is fully completed to view the correct value of SOC %.

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3.2.1.5 Restart System

To restart the system click on Restart System in the Master Control Unit page then click on
Restart in the expanded page that opens (see Figure 3-8).

Figure 3-8 - CU Restart System

Click the restart button to perform a system restart.

A restart of the system has following consequences:

 Data & Time resets and needs to be updated for older FW. Beside Date & Time none
of the settings is affected
 For FW R5xx or later, the Date and Time is automatically re-updating following the
settings before doing the reset.
 The system restarts with initial charge state
 None of the Rectifiers will restart

3.2.2 CU A, B & C

To view detailed information about a Slave Control Unit, click on the appropriate Section
Heading in the Slave Control Unit page. For more instructions, please refer to Sections 3.2.1.1
to 0.

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3.2.3 Rectifier X

On the main window select “View Rectifier” then click the “Rectifier A1” tab.

Figure 3-9 - Rectifier Overview

Rectifier Sections:

 Alarm Information
 Status Information
 Alarm Configuration
 Product Information

To view detailed information about a rectifier unit, click on the appropriate Section Heading for
that Rectifier unit.

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3.2.3.1 Rectifier Alarm Information

The Alarm Information section shows the alarms that are currently active for the Rectifier. To view the
active alarms click on Alarm Information in the Rectifier page (see Figure 3-10).

Figure 3-10 - Rectifier Alarm Information

The Alarm Information Sub Section shows all active alarms according to their set severity.
Non-active alarms and turned off alarms do not have an alarm sign displayed.

Depending on severity the following colours are used:

 Critical: Purple
 Major: Red
 Minor: Orange
 Warning: Yellow
 Indeterminate: Gray

Click the “Reload Button” on the upper right of the section to reload the “Alarm Information”
page.

Note:
FPBC tabs are only present and available when the FPBC Lithium Battery function is
enabled.

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3.2.3.2 Rectifier Status Information

The Status Information section shows the operational state of a rectifier. To view the
information click on Status Information in the appropriate Rectifier page (see Figure 3-11).

Figure 3-11 - Rectifier Status Information

Review the most important Rectifier status values within the Status Information sub section:

 DC Set Voltage
 DC Bus Voltage
 Power Output
 Rectifier Load
 Power Input
 AC Input Voltage
 AC Input Current
 Rectifier Temperature

Note:

1. AC Input Voltage and AC Input Current are not monitored in all 2kW
Rectifiers – NSN P/Ns: CS7000001.02; CS70000021.00; CS7000001.03 and
CS7000021.01

2. FPBC tabs are only present and available when the FPBC Lithium Battery
function is enabled.

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3.2.3.3 Rectifier Alarm Configuration

The Alarm Configuration section shows the severity-settings for the alarms available in the
Rectifier. To view or change the severity of the alarms click on Alarm Configuration in the
Rectifier page (see Figure 3-12).

Figure 3-12 - Rectifier Alarm Configuration

Set the preferred severity of each alarm or restore all settings to their default value.
Depending on the chosen severity the alarm is shown on the Overview page and on the Front
Panel LEDS:

 Critical: shows the Alarm in the Alarm Information table as Critical. Activates the red
LED on the front panel and displays the unit on the overview page with a red
background
 Major: shows the Alarm in the Alarm Information table as Major. Activates the red
LED on the front panel and displays the unit on the overview page with a red
background
 Minor: shows the Alarm in the Alarm Information table as Minor. Activates the yellow
LED on the front panel and displays the unit on the overview page with a yellow
background
 Warning: shows the Alarm in the Alarm Information table as Warning. Activates the
yellow LED on the front panel and displays the unit on the overview page with a
yellow background
 Indeterminate: shows the Alarm in the Alarm Information table as Indeterminate.
Does not activate any LED on the front panel and does not change the background
color of the unit on the overview page.

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 Off: shows no Alarm in the Alarm Information table. Does not activate any LED on
the front panel and does not change the background color of the unit on the overview
page.
 Update: stores the configuration to the system
 Undo: restores the settings to the last updated configuration
 Restore default: restores the default configuration. Click update to store the default
configuration
 Update all: stores the configuration for all Rectifiers to the system

Example:

Set the General Error Alarm to Critical or Major and the unit will be displayed with a red
background on the overview page, as long as General Error Alarm is active. Set it to Minor or
Warning and the unit is displayed with a yellow background, while Indeterminate and Off do
not change the units background color on the overview page (stay green).

Note:
FPBC tabs are only present and available when the FPBC Lithium Battery function is
enabled.

3.2.3.4 Product Information

The Product Information section shows product-specific data for the Rectifier. To view the
product data click on Product Information in the Rectifier page (see Figure 3-13).

Figure 3-13 - Rectifier Product Information

 Product Description
 Product Number
 Serial Number
 Revision State / Number of the Rectifier
 Production Date

Note:
FPBC tabs are only present and available when the FPBC Lithium Battery function is
enabled.

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3.2.4 Battery X

On the main window select “View Battery” then click the “Battery” tab.

Figure 3-14 – Battery Overview

FPBC Lithium Battery Sections:

 Alarm Information
 Status Information
 Alarm Configuration
 Alarm Out Allocation Configuration
 Product Information
 Restart FPBC

To view detailed information about a rectifier unit, click on the appropriate Section Heading for
that Battery unit.

Note:
View Battery tab is only present and available when the FPBC Lithium Battery function
is enabled.

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3.2.4.1 Battery Alarm Information

The Alarm Information section shows the alarms that are currently active for the specific
Battery. To view the active alarms click on Alarm Information in the Battery page (see Figure
3-15).

Figure 3-15 – Battery Alarm Information

The Alarm Information Sub Section shows all active alarms according to their set severity.
Non-active alarms and turned off alarms do not have an alarm sign displayed.
Depending on severity the following colors are used:

 Critical: Purple
 Major: Red
 Minor: Orange
 Warning: Yellow
 Indeterminate: Gray

Click the “Reload Button” on the upper right of the section to reload the “Alarm Information”
page.

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3.2.4.2 Battery Status Information

The Status Information section shows the operational state of an FPBC Battery. To view the
information click on Status Information in the appropriate Battery page (see Figure 3-16).

Figure 3-16 – Battery Status Information

Review the most important Battery status values within the Status Information sub section:

 Pack Voltage
 Battery Voltage
 Current
 Temperature
 Battery SOC
 Discharge Time
 Discharge Power
 Battery Status
 Rated Capacity

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3.2.4.3 Battery Alarm Configuration

The Alarm Configuration section shows the severity-settings for the alarms available in each
Battery pack. To view or change the severity of the alarms click on Alarm Configuration in the
battery page (see Figure 3-17).

Figure 3-17 – Battery Alarm Configuration

Set the preferred severity of each alarm or restore all settings to their default value.
 Critical: shows the Alarm in the Alarm Information table as Critical. Displays
the unit on the overview page with a red background
 Major: shows the Alarm in the Alarm Information table as Major. Displays the
unit on the overview page with a red background
 Minor: shows the Alarm in the Alarm Information table as Minor. Displays the
unit on the overview page with a yellow background
 Warning: shows the Alarm in the Alarm Information table as Warning.
Displays the unit on the overview page with a yellow background

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 Indeterminate: shows the Alarm in the Alarm Information table as

Indeterminate. Does not change the background color of the unit on the
overview page.
 Off: shows no Alarm in the Alarm Information table. Does not change the
background color of the unit on the overview page.
 Update: stores the configuration to the system
 Undo: restores the settings to the last updated configuration
 Restore default: restores the default configuration. Click update to store the
default configuration
 Update all: stores the configuration for all Battery in the system

Example:

Set the General Error Alarm to Critical or Major and the unit will be displayed with a red
background on the overview page, as long as General Error Alarm is active. Set it to Minor
or Warning and the unit is displayed with a yellow background, while Indeterminate and Off
do not change the units background color on the overview page (stay green).

Note:
FPBC tabs are only present and available when the FPBC Lithium Battery function is
enabled.

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3.2.4.4 Battery Alarm Out Allocation Configuration

The Product Information section shows product-specific data for the Rectifier. To view the
product data click on Product Information in the Rectifier page (see Figure 3-18).

Figure 3-18 – Battery Alarm Out Allocation Configuration Settings

It is possible to allocate each possible alarm to one of the signal-out pins:

 Alarm 1
 Alarm 2
 Alarm 3
 Alarm 4
 Alarm 5
 Alarm 6
 Off: set an alarm to off no signal will be activated on activation of the alarm

It is also possible to activate signal out pins on combinations of active Mains pins. Dark-grey
fields are forbidden fields, which cannot be used.

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3.2.4.5 Battery Product Information

The Battery Product Information section shows product-specific data for the Battery. To view
the product data click on Product Information in the Battery page (see Figure 3-19).

Note

Figure 3-19 – Battery Product Information

 Product Description
 Product Number
 Serial Number
 Revision State or FW Revision Number of the Battery
 Production Date

Note:
FPBC tabs are only present and available when the FPBC Lithium Battery function is
enabled.

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3.2.4.6 Restart FPBC

The function of this button is to restart the communication between the FPRB and the FPBC
whenever an error occurs.

Figure 3-20 – Restart FPBC

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3.3 Maintenance

3.3.1 Time

The date and time for the FPRB are maintained by an internal Real Time Clock. To view or set
the date and time information for the FPRB select Maintenance from the Main Menu and
select Time from the Sub Menu (see Figure 3-21).

Figure 3-21 – Time and Date Setting

Set the local time and date within the Time Section:

 Enter Data and Time manually: follow the given format above the data fields
 Get PC-Time: copies the local time and date from the PC to the system
 Undo: recovers date and time to previous values
 Update: stores the new values to the system

Note
 The Time Data is stored on an internal Real Time Clock by using volatile memory,
which means, the time have to be set after each restart of the system. As a reminder
that the time has to be set, an alarm is active until this has been done.
 After updating the system with new values it is no more possible to return to the old
ones.
 Please note the data from the Real Timer Clock is used for Battery Test Data and
scheduled Battery Tests. A not updated time may cause unexpected scheduled
battery tests.
 Please note the data from the Real Timer Clock is also used for Generator functions
and scheduled Generator functions. A not updated time may cause unexpected out
of scheduled Generator functions.
 It is strongly recommended to check the correctness of the Date and Time
whenever an update in FW was made.

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3.3.2 Firmware Upgrade

The user can upgrade the firmware for the Control Unit. To access the Firmware Upgrade
feature select Maintenance from the Main Menu and select Firmware Upgrade from the Sub
Menu (see Figure 3-22).

Figure 3-22 - Maintenance - Firmware Upgrade Menu

Figure 3-23 – Target FW Browsing and Filename renaming

Note:
Transfer or copying of the file may automatically change the file format from “.bin” to “.BIN”.
Make sure to check and correct the file extension or format to avoid undesirable result

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Browse the PC and choose the location of the authorized firmware file. The filename should be exactly
as “xxx_FPRX_FW_Rxxx.bin”. Other FW with filename other than the one stated herein will not be
accepted.

Figure 3-24 – Target FW locating and opening

Figure 3-25 – Target FW uploading

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Figure 3-26 – Target FW system verification

Figure 3-27 – New Firmware System Upgrade

Note:

Check carefully version of the Firmware to be uploaded.

 Current Version: revision of the actual running firmware
 Uploaded Version: revision of the newly uploaded firmware

Click the Upgrade button to activate the newly uploaded firmware. Click the Cancel button
to cancel the firmware upgrade process.

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Figure 3-28 – System Restart

Note:
 System restart usually takes less than 1 minute. During this step a loading screen
is displayed and the system restarts on its own
 Changing the menu or closing the browser before the upgrade is completely done
will cancel the whole upgrade process
 Upgrading the firmware of a parallel system configuration requires an upgrade of
each single system individually. E.g. a parallel configuration of three FPRB
systems requires three, one on each system, firmware upgrades, to upgrade the
whole system firmware

Figure 3-29 – Re-type the User Name and the Password after System Restart

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Click this portion

Figure 3-30 – Accessing the CU Information

CU Product Information

Check if the Rev is

uploaded correctly

Figure 3-31 – Open the CU Product Information and FW Rev Verification

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3.3.3 Battery Test for Ordinary Battery

To verify the health status of the battery, a battery test can be performed. To access settings
or the results for the battery test select Maintenance from the Main Menu and Battery Test
from the Sub Menu

Figure 3-32 - Maintenance Battery Test

The Battery Test checks the health status of a battery block.

Following conditions will start a battery test:

 Manually started test

 Automatically started test (scheduled test)
 AC-Fail test
 Alarm-In Battery Test

The goal of a battery test is to discharge a specified amount of Ampere Hours [Ahs] within a
maximum duration [h], without reaching the warning or even the fail threshold Voltage [V].

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3.3.3.1 Set Battery Test Parameters

The battery test requires five different input parameters:

 Duration [h]: specifies the maximum duration of a battery test

 Ahs to Discharge [Ahs]: specifies the maximum Ampere Hours, which have to be
discharged during a battery test
 Fail Threshold [V]: specifies the maximum battery voltage during a battery test. If
reached the battery test will stop with a fail as result. A failing battery test also raises
an alarm on the CU. The alarm will be active until restart of the system or a successful
performed battery test.
 Warning Threshold [V]: specifies a threshold, which, if reached during the test, gives
a warning as result. Reaching this threshold does not stop the battery test.
 Test Interval [d]: specifies the time between automatically performed battery tests.
Each successful finished test will restart this interval, which means that even passed
AC-Fail tests will restart the interval. Scheduled tests every time will start at 2:00 am.
Setting this parameter to zero will deactivate this functionality.

To update changed input parameters click the Update button. To update changed input
parameters and start a battery test at once click the Start Battery-Test button.

Note:
 Since each discharge lowers the life time of the batteries it is not recommended to
perform more than one battery test per month
 The smaller the load, which has to be powered from the batteries, the higher the “Fail
Threshold” should be set. Deep discharges are extremely unhealthy for batteries
 It is recommended to discharge not more than 80% of the total battery capacity
 Battery test will still be executed even the Battery Test Interval is set to “0” if:
o If user click the "battery start button” the battery test will start for one time.
o User send a Battery Test command on the SNMP
o When AC power shut down, the system will automatically do the battery test.

3.3.3.2 Manually started test

To start a Battery Test manually on the GUI click the Start Battery-Test Button. To start a
Battery Test manually on the LCD display (see also section 8) go to the Battery Test Start
Menu and hold the enter button (the middle one) until “Battery Test started” appears. If the
system is in a state, which allows starting a battery test, the test will start immediately. If the
system is not in a state, which allows starting a battery test, the test will be queued and started
as soon, as possible.

3.3.3.3 Automatically started test (scheduled test)

If a periodically Battery Test is required set the Interval to the preferred period. The Battery
Test starts automatically when the amount of days since the last “passed” test has been
reached.

Example 1:
o Test Interval of 30 days
o The last “passed” Battery Test is 29 days ago. So the next scheduled Test
should be “tomorrow”.
o An AC-Fail occurs, which starts a Battery Test. This AC-Fail Test finishes with
the result “passed”.
o The next scheduled test will be in 30 days, instead of 1 day

Example 2:
o Test Interval of 30 days
o The last “passed” Battery Test is 30 days ago. So the next scheduled Test
starts

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Example 3:
o Test Interval of 30 days
o The last “passed” Battery Test is 29 days ago. So the next scheduled Test
should be “tomorrow”.
o An AC-Fail occurs, which starts a Battery Test. This AC-Fail Test stops
because the duration of the AC-Fail is too short (result of the test is
“stopped”).
o The next scheduled test still will be in 1 day

3.3.3.4 AC-Fail test

On each AC-Fail/Mains Fail the system starts an AC-Fail battery test. If the AC supply is back
before the requested duration or the requested amount of discharge is reached the test result
is “AC-Fail Test Stopped”. Reaching one the two parameters (duration or discharge) the test
finishes with the according result.

3.3.3.5 Alarm-In Battery Test

Depending on the Alarm-In Setting (see also section 3.4.4.3) a Battery Test starts on Alarm-In
activation or deactivation. If the system is in a state, which allows starting a battery test, the
test will start immediately. If the system is not in a state, which allows starting a battery test,
the test will be queued and started as soon, as possible.

3.3.3.6 View Battery Test Results

Review the results of the past battery tests within the table below the battery test settings.
Click the “Clear Test Records” button to clear all records.

Figure 3-33 – Battery Test Result

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3.3.4 Battery Test for FPBC Lithium Battery

The Battery Test function of the FPRB is disabled when the FPBC Lithium battery is set to ON.

Figure 3-34 – Battery Test for FPBC

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3.3.5 Configuration File Export & Import

Figure 3-35 - Maintenance Configuration Import-Export

Click the “Export” Button to download the System Configuration. Use the same file to import
the configuration to another system. Use the export and import functionality to clone system
configuration to several other systems.

Note:
 For import of configuration only the following naming for the file is accepted:
“Conf_DataCU.bin”
 Read section 2.5 to change the browsers default download location. Depending
on the used browser and settings, the download location of the configuration file
can change. Before downloading configuration data check the default download
location of the browser and change browser settings according to the
requirements

3.3.6 System Notes & System ID

To read or add notes or to change the System ID and location select Maintenance from the
Main Menu and System Notes & System ID from the Sub Menu.

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3.3.6.1 System Notes

Figure 3-36 - System Notes

To add new notes enter your name and the notes you want to add. Click the Update button to
save the notes. To download the note file right click on the disc symbol or the text below the
notes and chose “Save Target As” or “Save Link As”.

3.3.6.2 System ID

Figure 3-37 - System ID and System Location

To change the System ID/Name and/or the System Location enter the required names and
click the update button. The names at the upper right of the GUI will change immediately.

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3.4 System Settings

3.4.1 Battery Related Settings

Temperature Setting is
disabled when the FPBC
Lithium Battery is set to ON

Figure 3-38 - Battery Related Settings

The Battery Related Settings define the overall system behaviour:

 Battery Manufacturer: manufacturer of the used battery. Just for information.

 Battery Identifier: Identifier/Name of the used battery. Just for information.
 Nominal Capacity [Ah]: Overall Capacity of the used battery block
 Boost Cell Voltage Offset [x10mV/Cell]: specifies the applied Boost Voltage during
Boost Charge. This setting should be according to the battery manufacturer’s data.
 Temperature Compensation per Cell [mV/°C]: specifies the applied Temperature
Compensation. This setting should be according to the battery manufacturer’s data.
 Battery Disconnect Temp. Low [°C]: specifies the lowest allowed temperature for
the used type of battery. Lower temperatures will disconnect the battery from the
system.
 Battery Disconnect Temp. High [°C]: specifies the highest allowed temperature for
the used type of battery. Higher temperatures will disconnect the battery from the
system.
Note:
 Set the Battery Related Parameters carefully to the values specified from the battery
vendor. Set the Battery Related Parameters after installation of the system or after
equipping the battery with a new type of batteries. Wrong settings may damage the
batteries
 Since not all types of batteries support boost voltage it is recommended to keep the
Boost Cell Voltage at 0
 Boost Cell Voltage Offset and Temperature Compensation per Cell values are per Cell.
Lead acid battery blocks with an operating voltage of –48 V have 24 cells
 Always check the Manufacturer's data for the specified battery values

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3.4.2 System Related Settings

These functions are disabled when the

FPBC Lithium battery setting is set to
ON.

These functions are disabled when the

FPBC Lithium battery setting is set to
ON.

Figure 3-39 - System Related Settings

The System Related Settings define the overall system behaviour (see section 6):

 Nominal Output Voltage [V]: defines the system target voltage without boost voltage
offset and without temperature compensation.
 Charge Current Limit [A]: defines the maximum battery charge current. This setting
should be according to the battery manufacturer’s data.
 Battery Disconnect Voltage [V]: defines maximum battery voltage before
disconnecting the batteries from the system. This setting should be according to the
battery manufacturer’s data.
 Battery Low Voltage Alarm [V]: defines the threshold for battery low voltage alarm
activation and deactivation.
 Battery Low Voltage Warning [V]: defines the threshold for battery low voltage
warning alarm activation and deactivation.
 Battery Temperature Alarm High [°C]: defines the threshold for battery temperature
high alarm activation and deactivation.

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 Battery Temperature Alarm Low [°C]: defines the threshold for battery temperature
low alarm activation and deactivation.
 Start Boost Charge Time [h]: defines the duration of the initial charge. (See section
6)
 Charge Time [h]: defines the charge duration after a battery discharge. (See also
Appendix A on section 6)
 Boost Charge Time [h]: defines the duration after a battery boost discharge. (See
also Appendix A on section 6)
 System Efficiency Improvement: enables the turn-off functionality of the Rectifier in
order to improvement overall System efficiency.
 Temperature Sensor: defines if a temperature sensor is connected or not. The field
have to be empty if no temperature sensor is connected. If no temperature sensor is
connected, no temperature will be shown on the overview page. If no temperature
sensor is connected the temperature high and low disconnect is disabled.

Note:
 The smaller the load, which has to be powered from the batteries, the higher the
“Battery Disconnect Voltage” should be set. Slow deep discharges are extremely
unhealthy for batteries
 The smaller the overall battery capacity, the smaller the Charge Current Limit
should be set. It is recommend the set the Charge Current Limit not higher than
50% of the overall battery capacity (e.g.: 100Ahs battery capacity = max. Current
Limit not above 50A)
 Always check the Manufacturer's data for the specified battery values
 Please be reminded to check first the Battery Related Settings for the type of
battery that will be installed in the system

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3.4.3 Generator Settings

These functions are disabled when the

FPBC battery setting is set to ON.

Figure 3-40 – Genset Related Settings

 Generator Driving Functionality – can be disabled. Default setting is “ON”.

Disabling this function will also disable all depending features.
 Turn ON Level [V] – the Genset activation user configurable setting. This uses an
internal threshold variable for the algorithm which select the higher one from the Turn
On Voltage and LVD+1V as the threshold. It also restricts Auto Start voltage not to be
set below LVD+1 V.
 Turn OFF Battery Charge Current [A] – Genset to auto start at set battery low
voltage and to auto stop on reaching the battery charge current below a set level in
Amps[0.1Amps] or maximum Genset running hours.
 AC Detection Time [sec] – Set the waiting time for the system to detect the presence
of AC during Generator mode.
 Start Test – Manual generator signal test. Genset Test Start and Auto Stop after 5
minutes.
 Frequency [days] – to schedule the Generator signal testing. Setting this to “0” will
disable the scheduled Generator feature.
 Start Time [hh:mm] – user configurable to set the desired time of the scheduled
Generator signal checking.
 Duration[h] – the settable ON duration of the Generator control.

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 Generator ON High Temp – can be disabled. Default setting is “ON”. Disabling this
function will also disable all depending features
 Turn ON Temperature [ °C ] Genset to auto start at high battery temperature if this
feature is activated and auto stop at battery charge current below a set level as “ Stop
Genset” in Amps[0.1Amps] or maximum Genset running hours and battery
temperature is less than Turn Off Temperature

Note:
 This feature to be activated only for indoor sites with batteries installed inside
AC air-conditioning system

 Turn OFF Temperature Hysteresis [°C] - user configurable to set the desired
hysteresis temperature to turn OFF the Genset. The turn off temperature has to be
lower than turn ON temperature with hysteresis of 20%.

Note:
 In case the Generator is already turn ON when it reached the Turn ON high
temp but the Battery temp still goes higher than an internal counter will count
and check the temp 3 times @ 10 minute interval then shutdown the
Generator.

 Generator time before Alarm [h] – to set the number of hours the Flexi Power will
send Alarm to the customer system. Setting this to “0” will disable this function.

 Update: stores the configuration to the system

 Undo: restores the settings to the last updated configuration
 Restore default: restores the default configuration. Click update to store the default
configuration

Note:
 The “AC Generator indicator “in the GUI will luminate when the
Genset and ATS signal are both active and AC was detected by the
system
 The Genset will activate when the battery voltage reached the Turn
ON level of the Genset and the signal from ATS is present
 There is a glitch around 10 secs during system start-up
 The alarm "Generator On" will activate when AC from generator turn
On condition is reached and will give the command to start the
generator
 Generator stops after the AC detection time + XX (user settable)
seconds has finished.
 The Generator Fail signal will be raised when there is no AC detected
 The Generator ON signal will turn ON when the Battery voltage has
reached the turn on set point and will turn OFF when the Battery
Charge Current has reached the turn off set point.
 Generator start /stop contact can handle 30V @ 2A

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3.4.3.1 Power Monitoring

The GUI is equipped with power data monitoring and logging function.

Figure 3-41 Power Monitoring

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Power data logging and monitoring features:

 Calculate and record the total system energy consumed and delivered in kilowatt-hour
either when AC fed through Generator or when fed through Grid.
 Energy supplied recording kilowatt-hour by hours, by days and by weeks.

3.4.3.2 System Efficiency Improvement

The System Efficiency Improvement functionality will turn off Rectifier under the following
conditions:

 Functionality enabled (system settings)

 LVD closed
 All Circuit Breakers closed
 None of the following Alarms is active on any of the Rectifier:
o Input Low
o General HW Error
o Power Limit
o Fan Failure
o Except Temp High
o Output Error
 No Battery Test running
 Average Power of running and enabled Rectifier is lower 35% (lower 50% if 9 rectifier
are running and enabled)

The System Efficiency Improvement functionality will turn on Rectifier under the following
conditions:

 Any error case on the errors mentioned above

 Average Power of running and enabled Rectifier is higher than 85%

3.4.4 Signal Out Settings

Figure 3-42 - Signal Out Settings

Signal Out Sections:

 Alarm Out Allocation

 Alarm Active Setting
 Alarm-In Setting
 Signal Out Test

Click on the name of the sub section to expand it.

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3.4.4.1 Alarm Out Allocation

Note:
 Parallel System: Since all alarms are “collected” by the master FPRB, the
Alarm Out connection shall always be connected to the master FPRB

Figure 3-43 - Alarm Out Allocation

It is possible to allocate each possible alarm to one of the signal-out pins:

 Alarm 1
 Alarm 2
 Alarm 3
 Alarm 4
 Alarm 5
 Alarm 6
 Off: set an alarm to off no signal will be activated on activation of the alarm

It is also possible to activate signal out pins on combinations of active Mains pins. Dark-grey
fields are forbidden fields, which cannot be used.

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Below is the Default Alarm Out Allocation settings

Alarm 1 Alarm 2 Alarm 3 Alarm 4 Alarm 5 Alarm 6 Off
CU/PDU: General Error x
CU/PDU Master: Battery Test Fail x
CU/PDU Master: Date & Time not set x
CU/PDU Master: Circuit Breaker 1 x
CU/PDU Master: Circuit Breaker 2 x
CU/PDU Master: Circuit Breaker 3 x
CU/PDU Master: Circuit Breaker 4 x
CU/PDU Master: Circuit Breaker 5 x
CU/PDU Master: LVD x
CU/PDU Master: Bat. Temp. High x
CU/PDU Master: Bat. Discon. Temp. High x
CU/PDU Master: Bat. Temp. Low x
CU/PDU Master: Bat. Discon. Temp. Low x
CU/PDU Master: Battery Low Voltage x
CU/PDU Master: Battery Low Voltage Warning x
CU/PDU Master: Alarm In x
CU/PDU Master: Surge Protection Device x
CU/PDU Master: Rec. Redundancy Fail x
CU/PDU Master: Mixed System x
CU/PDU Master: Generator Time x
CU/PDU Master: ATS Open x
CU/PDU Master: Generator On x
CU/PDU Master: Generator Fail x
CU/PDU Master: Temp Sensor Fail x
CU/PDU Slave 1: General Error x
CU/PDU Slave 1: Battery Test Fail x
CU/PDU Slave 1: Date & Time not set x
CU/PDU Slave 1: Circuit Breaker 1 x
CU/PDU Slave 1: Circuit Breaker 2 x
CU/PDU Slave 1: Circuit Breaker 3 x
CU/PDU Slave 1: Circuit Breaker 4 x
CU/PDU Slave 1: Circuit Breaker 5 x
CU/PDU Slave 1: LVD x
CU/PDU Slave 1: Bat. Temp. High x
CU/PDU Slave 1: Bat. Discon. Temp. High x
CU/PDU Slave 1: Bat. Temp. Low x
CU/PDU Slave 1: Bat. Discon. Temp. Low x
CU/PDU Slave 1: Battery Low Voltage x
CU/PDU Slave 1: Battery Low Voltage Warning x
CU/PDU Slave 1: Alarm In x
CU/PDU Slave 1: Surge Protection Device x
CU/PDU Slave 1: Rec. Redundancy Fail x
CU/PDU Slave 1: Temp Sensor Fail x

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CU/PDU Slave 1: Element Loss x

CU/PDU Slave 2: General Error x
CU/PDU Slave 2: Battery Test Fail x
CU/PDU Slave 2: Date & Time not set x
CU/PDU Slave 2: Circuit Breaker 1 x
CU/PDU Slave 2: Circuit Breaker 2 x
CU/PDU Slave 2: Circuit Breaker 3 x
CU/PDU Slave 2: Circuit Breaker 4 x
CU/PDU Slave 2: Circuit Breaker 5 x
CU/PDU Slave 2: LVD x
CU/PDU Slave 2: Bat. Temp. High x
CU/PDU Slave 2: Bat. Discon. Temp. High x
CU/PDU Slave 2: Bat. Temp. Low x
CU/PDU Slave 2: Bat. Discon. Temp. Low x
CU/PDU Slave 2: Battery Low Voltage x
CU/PDU Slave 2: Battery Low Voltage Warning x
CU/PDU Slave 2: Alarm In x
CU/PDU Slave 2: Surge Protection Device x
CU/PDU Slave 2: Rec. Redundancy Fail x
CU/PDU Slave 2: Temp Sensor Fail x
CU/PDU Slave 2: Element Loss x
Rec A1: General Error x
Rec A1: Input Low (AC) x
Rec A1: Temp. Sensor Fail x
Rec A1: Norm. Temp. High x
Rec A1: Norm. Temp. Low x
Rec A1: Except. Temp. High x
Rec A1: Except. Temp. Low x
Rec A1: Element Loss x
Rec A1: Input High (AC) x
Rec A1: AC UVP x
Rec A1: AC OVP x
Rec A1: DC OVP x
Rec A1: DC UVP x
Rec A1: OTP x
Rec A1: Input Low Major x
Rec A1: Input High Major x
Rec A1: Fan Failure x
Rec A1: Power Limit x
Rec A2: General Error x
Rec A2: Input Low (AC) x
Rec A2: Temp. Sensor Fail x
Rec A2: Norm. Temp. High x
Rec A2: Norm. Temp. Low x
Rec A2: Except. Temp. High x

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Rec A2: Except. Temp. Low x

Rec A2: Element Loss x
Rec A2: Input High (AC) x
Rec A2: AC UVP x
Rec A2: AC OVP x
Rec A2: DC OVP x
Rec A2: DC UVP x
Rec A2: OTP x
Rec A2: Input Low Major x
Rec A2: Input High Major x
Rec A2: Fan Failure x
Rec A2: Power Limit x
Rec A3: General Error x
Rec A3: Input Low (AC) x
Rec A3: Temp. Sensor Fail x
Rec A3: Norm. Temp. High x
Rec A3: Norm. Temp. Low x
Rec A3: Except. Temp. High x
Rec A3: Except. Temp. Low x
Rec A3: Element Loss x
Rec A3: Input High (AC) x
Rec A3: AC UVP x
Rec A3: AC OVP x
Rec A3: DC OVP x
Rec A3: DC UVP x
Rec A3: OTP x
Rec A3: Input Low Major x
Rec A3: Input High Major x
Rec A3: Fan Failure x
Rec A3: Power Limit x
Rec B1: General Error x
Rec B1: Input Low (AC) x
Rec B1: Temp. Sensor Fail x
Rec B1: Norm. Temp. High x
Rec B1: Norm. Temp. Low x
Rec B1: Except. Temp. High x
Rec B1: Except. Temp. Low x
Rec B1: Element Loss x
Rec B1: Input High (AC) x
Rec B1: AC UVP x
Rec B1: AC OVP x
Rec B1: DC OVP x
Rec B1: DC UVP x
Rec B1: OTP x
Rec B1: Input Low Major x

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Rec B1: Input High Major x

Rec B1: Fan Failure x
Rec B1: Power Limit x
Rec B2: General Error x
Rec B2: Input Low (AC) x
Rec B2: Temp. Sensor Fail x
Rec B2: Norm. Temp. High x
Rec B2: Norm. Temp. Low x
Rec B2: Except. Temp. High x
Rec B2: Except. Temp. Low x
Rec B2: Element Loss x
Rec B2: Input High (AC) x
Rec B2: AC UVP x
Rec B2: AC OVP x
Rec B2: DC OVP x
Rec B2: DC UVP x
Rec B2: OTP x
Rec B2: Input Low Major x
Rec B2: Input High Major x
Rec B2: Fan Failure x
Rec B2: Power Limit x
Rec B3: General Error x
Rec B3: Input Low (AC) x
Rec B3: Temp. Sensor Fail x
Rec B3: Norm. Temp. High x
Rec B3: Norm. Temp. Low x
Rec B3: Except. Temp. High x
Rec B3: Except. Temp. Low x
Rec B3: Element Loss x
Rec B3: Input High (AC) x
Rec B3: AC UVP x
Rec B3: AC OVP x
Rec B3: DC OVP x
Rec B3: DC UVP x
Rec B3: OTP x
Rec B3: Input Low Major x
Rec B3: Input High Major x
Rec B3: Fan Failure x
Rec B3: Power Limit x
Rec C1: General Error x
Rec C1: Input Low (AC) x
Rec C1: Temp. Sensor Fail x
Rec C1: Norm. Temp. High x
Rec C1: Norm. Temp. Low x
Rec C1: Except. Temp. High x

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Rec C1: Except. Temp. Low x

Rec C1: Element Loss x
Rec C1: Input High (AC) x
Rec C1: AC UVP x
Rec C1: AC OVP x
Rec C1: DC OVP x
Rec C1: DC UVP x
Rec C1: OTP x
Rec C1: Input Low Major x
Rec C1: Input High Major x
Rec C1: Fan Failure x
Rec C1: Power Limit x
Rec C2: General Error x
Rec C2: Input Low (AC) x
Rec C2: Temp. Sensor Fail x
Rec C2: Norm. Temp. High x
Rec C2: Norm. Temp. Low x
Rec C2: Except. Temp. High x
Rec C2: Except. Temp. Low x
Rec C2: Element Loss x
Rec C2: Input High (AC) x
Rec C2: AC UVP x
Rec C2: AC OVP x
Rec C2: DC OVP x
Rec C2: DC UVP x
Rec C2: OTP x
Rec C2: Input Low Major x
Rec C2: Input High Major x
Rec C2: Fan Failure x
Rec C2: Power Limit x
Rec C3: General Error x
Rec C3: Input Low (AC) x
Rec C3: Temp. Sensor Fail x
Rec C3: Norm. Temp. High x
Rec C3: Norm. Temp. Low x
Rec C3: Except. Temp. High x
Rec C3: Except. Temp. Low x
Rec C3: Element Loss x
Rec C3: Input High (AC) x
Rec C3: AC UVP x
Rec C3: AC OVP x
Rec C3: DC OVP x
Rec C3: DC UVP x
Rec C3: OTP x
Rec C3: Input Low Major x

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Rec C3: Input High Major x

Rec C3: Fan Failure x
Rec C3: Power Limit x
Alarm 1 x
Alarm 2 x
Alarm 3 x
Alarm 1 && Alarm 2 x
Alarm 1 && Alarm 3 x
Alarm 2 && Alarm 3 x

Alarm 1 && Alarm 2 && Alarm 3 x

3.4.4.2 Alarm Active Setting

Figure 3-44 - Alarm Active Settings

Set the activation type to the preferred handling:
 Active open
 Active closed

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3.4.4.3 Alarm-In Setting

Figure 3-45 - Alarm In Settings

Set the functionality of the Alarm-In pin:
 ATS Activate
 ATS Deactivate

3.4.4.4 Signal Out Test

Figure 3-46 - Signal Out Test

To perform a Signal Out Test, click the Start Test Button. All alarms on the signal pins will
turn off for 10 seconds before turning on each alarm for 10 seconds.

The Following order is used for turning on the signal pins:

Time Alarm 1 Alarm 2 Alarm 3 Alarm 4 Alarm 5 Alarm 6

0s – 10s Off Off Off Off Off Off
10s – 20s ON Off Off Off Off Off
20s – 30s Off ON Off Off Off Off

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30s – 40s Off Off ON Off Off Off

40s – 50s Off Off Off ON Off Off
50s – 60s Off Off Off Off ON Off
60s – 70s Off Off Off Off Off ON

After the test is finished the signals will be set according settings and active alarms.

Note:
 During a Signal Out Test no alarms will be reported via signal pins

3.4.5 Access Setting

Figure 3-47 – Access Setting

A. For security and/or connection reasons change the root password and/or the IP settings. After
updating the system will perform a restart.
B. For the new IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway of the FPRB if these are different from the
Actual IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway.
C. For the IP Address and the Trap Port of the Host IP
D. SNMP Trap Enable should be checked to activate the SNMP traps.

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Note:
 After changing the IP-settings of the system, reconnect manually while using
the new connection IP-settings
 Login to the Web GUI within 5minutes after restart in order to confirm the new
IP settings. If no login appears within 5min the system will fall back to its old
IP-settings
 Any MIB browser can be use to GET and SET parametrical values of the
FPRB

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4 Front Panel LCD Display

The Front Panel LCD Display gives base functionality for system monitoring and system
controlling:

 Monitor all active alarms

 Monitor voltages and currents
 Monitor system PID data
 Monitor battery test results
 Monitor and change the connection IP address

Since the LCD Display only supports basic functionality of the system this is not the main User
Interface. For a detailed menu structure please refer to section 8).

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5 Parallel Operation

The FPRB System supports parallel operation with up to three FPRB systems in parallel. This
functionality is supported by firmware with version “R1B” or higher. Parallel operation does not
change the system behavior or the GUI functionality. The whole system (all FPRB in parallel)
is driven and monitored from the master FPRB only. You can differ between master and
slaves with the help of the green LEDs on the front panel:

 Master: green LED steady on

 Slave: green LED blinking

Note:
 Parallel Operation is supported by firmware with version R1B or higher
 If required, change settings only on the master FPRB. The slaves will take over any
setting one-minute after the last change
 To monitor the whole system only use the master FPRB GUI. The master supports
full monitoring functionality for all FPRB within the system
 Mixing of any 2kWRectifier Standard or High Efficiency with any 3kWRectifier
is not allowed in all configurations

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6 Battery Charge/Discharge/Recharge Concept

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The Battery state machine mainly consists of five different parts:

1. Initial Charge/Charge State: after start-up the system is in initial charge state. This
state guarantees fully charged batteries before changing to the default operational
state. During this time it is not possible to start a battery test. The duration for the
initial charge time is user settable and can be changed under “System Related
Settings” – “Start Charge Time”. (see also section 3.4.2). It is not possible to stop the
initial charge cycle in order to start a battery test, but it is possible to schedule a
battery test, which starts directly after the initial charge.
2. Charge Off State: this is the default operational state. This is the only state, which
allows starting a battery test.
3. Battery Test: battery test is a simulated AC-Fail/Discharge State. After a battery test
the system will change to discharge state in order to recharge the batteries.
4. Discharge State: Discharging more than 1% and less than 10% of total battery
capacity will result in the Discharge State. If AC is back before discharging more than
10% of total capacity the batteries will be recharged without boost voltage. The
duration for the recharge is user settable and can be changed under “System Related
Settings” – “Charge Time” (see also section3.4.2)
5. Boost Discharge State: Discharging more than 10% of total battery capacity will
result in the Boost Discharge State. After AC is back the batteries will be recharged
with boost voltage. The duration for the boost recharge is user settable and can be
changed under “System Related Settings” – “Boost Charge Time” (see also section
3.4.2)
6. Manual Boost Charge State: A manual started Boost Charge can be performed
during a normal charge or during Charge Off State.

Note:
 State changes from “Charging State” or “Charge Off State” requires a
discharge of more than 1% of overall battery capacity. Depending on the
overall battery capacity this may take several minutes.
 Charging cycles must be completed to view the Full charge percentage of the
Battery
 When in boost charge, if boost charge enable change to “OFF”, terminate
boost charge immediately and enter float charge mode.
 When in manual boost charge, if any battery CB alarm active, terminate
boost charge immediately and enter float charge mode.
 When in auto boost charge, if any battery CB alarm active, enter boost
pause mode, its behavior is similar as float charge, but when battery CB
alarm disappear, wait 15 minutes, it shall enter auto boost charge
again. Turn OFF the Boost Charge function when the Circuit Breakers are
not in use.

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7 Genset On and OFF Concept

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The Genset Control operation is consisting of three main conditions:

1. Generator ON @ high temp: Genset to auto start at high battery temperature if this
feature is activated and auto stop at battery charge current below a set level as “ Stop
Genset” in Amps[0.1Amps] or maximum Genset running hours and battery
temperature is less than Turn Off Temperature. The turn off temperature has to be
lower than turn ON temperature with hysteresis of 20%.

Note:
 This feature to be activated only for indoor sites with batteries installed inside
AC air-conditioning system The Turn ON temperature of Genset is user
settable and can be changed under “System Related Settings” – “Generator
Settings”. (see also section 3.4.3).

2. Generator ON @ Auto: Genset to auto start at set battery voltage less than LVD+ 1V
and to auto stop at battery charge current below a set level as “ Stop Genset” in
Amps[0.1Amps] or maximum Genset running hours. This can also be achieved by not
allowing Auto start (in logic 2) below LVD+1V. Monitoring the battery voltage during
Generator AC fed mode. This is the condition when the Genset signal will activate
before the system reached the LVBD state and will de-activate when the battery
voltage has reached the Genset Turn OFF voltage level. The Turn ON and the Turn
OFF battery voltage level is user settable and can be changed under “System Related
Settings” – “Generator Settings”. (see also section 3.4.3).

3. Generator ON scheduled: monitor the set Start Time every minute in the GUI via
internal counter. The Frequency set how many days the Scheduled Generator test will
be done and to auto stop on reaching the battery charge current below a set level
as “Stop Genset” in Amps [0.1Amps] or maximum Genset running hours.

Manual Generator Signal Test: A manual started Generator signal test can be performed
during a normal system operation. Genset Test Start and Auto Stop after 30 secs
On clicking the Start Test Start Button on WEB GUI the Genset start signal should
start the Genset for 30 secs and give auto stop signal after 30secs.

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8 Front Panel Display Menu

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9 Typical System Set Up (Applicable for Lead-Acid Battery only)

The following settings should give an idea of how to set up the system. These are no mandatory settings, but they should be a help, especially for
inexperienced user. Please consider the Battery Manufacturer’s data at any time

Load [W] 500 (10A @ -50V) 1500 (30A @ -50V) 3000 (60A @ -50V)
Battery Capacity [Ahs] 100 200 500 100 200 500 100 200 500
Battery Related Parameters
Nominal Capacity [Ah] 100 200 500 100 200 500 100 200 500
Boost Cell Voltage [x10mV/Cell]5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Temperature Compensation per
Cell [mV/°C]3 according Battery Manufacturer’s Data
Min. Battery Temp [°C] according Battery Manufacturer’s Data
Max. Battery Temp [°C] according Battery Manufacturer’s Data
System Related Parameter
Nominal Output Voltage [V] -53,5 -53,5 -53,5 -53,5 -53,5 -53,5 -53,5 -53,5 -53,5
Charge Current Limit [A]3 50 100 120 50 100 120 50 100 120
Battery Disconnect Voltage [V]3 -43 -43 -43 -43 -43 -43 -43 -43 -43
Battery Low Voltage Alarm [V] -46,3 -46,3 -46,3 -46,3 -46,3 -46,3 -46,3 -46,3 -46,3
Initial Charge Time [h] 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
Charge Time [h] 4 6 8 6 8 10 8 10 12
Boost Charge Time [h] 3 5 7 5 7 9 7 9 11
Battery Test Settings

34 5 Should also be according to the Battery Manufacturer’s Data.

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Duration [h] 6 12 30 2 4 10 1 2 5
Ahs to Discharge [Ahs] 60 120 300 60 120 300 60 120 300
Fail Threshold [V] -46,6 -46,6 -46,6 -46,4 -46,6 -46,6 -46,2 -46,4 -46,6
Warning Threshold [V] -47,5 -47,5 -47,5 -47,3 -47,5 -47,5 -47,1 -47,3 -47,5
Test Interval [d] 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50

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10 Minimum Recommended Hardware Requirements

 Windows XP Operating System

 PC with 300 megahertz or higher processor clock speed recommended; Intel
Pentium/Celeron family, or AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family, or compatible processor
recommended
 128 megabytes (MB) of RAM or higher recommended
 Ethernet 10/100 Base TX device or higher recommended
 Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution video adapter and monitor
 Keyboard and Mouse or compatible pointing device

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11 Additional Functionality

1. The FPRB IP65 supports GreenC functionality/communication with firmware version

R4D or higher.
2. The FPRB IP65 supports Energy saving/Efficiency improvement functionality with
FPRB IP65 firmware version R4D or higher.
3. The FPRB IP65 supports RTC management (stores RTC time) while a requested
reset (firmware upgrade, manual reset on the WebGUI, reset after changing IP-
settings) with FPRB IP65 firmware version R4D or higher.
4. Generator and Power Monitoring function is only available with firmware R4D or
higher.

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12 Upgrading

In upgrading firmware, please recheck CU Alarm settings and Alarm-Out Allocation

settings. Both will be set to default during/because of the upgrade.

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13 Setups

13.1 Charge Current

The charge current limit should be around 5A per Rectifier. Less charge current per Rectifier
will also work, but without guarantee to hold the charge current limit under any circumstances.
Small overshoots are possible and become even more likely (and higher) as smaller as the
charge current limit per Rectifier becomes.

E.g.: A System with 3 Rectifier and a charge current limit of 10A might have small (1-3A), short
term (up to 10s) overshoots.
A System with 9 Rectifier and a charge current limit of 10A will have bigger overshoots. Such
setups should be avoided.

This behaviour becomes even more visible as the battery size rises. The charge current limit
should be at least 10% of the battery size (e.g. 50A charge current limit for a 500Ah Battery
block)

13.2 Redundancy

It is recommended to have not more than 1 out of 3 Rectifiers for redundancy.

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