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RMS (ACU)

ACURemote Monitoring System (ARMS)

User Manual


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................... .......................................................................................... 3

2 INSTALL AND UNINSTALL RMS SOFTWARE ............................................................................................................................... 4

2.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS........................................................................................................ .................................................................. 4

2.2 INSTALL ARMS .............................................................................................. ......................................................................................... 4

2.2.1 Copy the driver ............................................................................................ .................................................................................... 4

2.2.2 Connection.................................................................................................................... ................................................................... 52.2.3 Install Driver ............................................................................................. ...................................................................................... 5

2.3 UNINSTALL......................................................................................................... ...................................................................................... 8

3 GET START ARMS SOFTWARE............................................................................................ .............................................................. 9

3.1 SYSTEM COMPONENTS........................................................................................................ .................................................................. 9

3.1.1 RMS Toolbar.................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

4 HOW TO SETUP CONNECTION PROFILE INFORMATION .....................................................................................................11

4.1 EXPLANATION OF CONNECTION FIELD....................................................................................................... ............................................ 11

4.1.1 Direct Connection with USB cable .............................................................................................. .................................................11

4.1.2 Select the COM port ............................................................................................ ..........................................................................124.1.3 Switch on the ACU......................................................................................... ................................................................................12

5 SYSTEM INFORMATION MONITORING.......................................................................................................................................13

5.1 R ECTIFIERINFORMATION (FOR DIGITAL TYPE RECTIFIER ONLY).................................................................................... ...................... 13

5.2 BATTERY INFORMATION........................................................................................................ ................................................................ 14

5.2.1 Battery Function Setting............................................................................................... .................................................................145.2.2 Summary............................................................................................. ...........................................................................................15

5.2.3 Parameters..................................................................................................................................................................................... 155.2.4 Battery Test.................................... ................................................................................................................................................ 16

5.2.5 Temperature compensation................................. .......................................................................................................................... 17

5.2.6 Boost charge................. ................................................................................................................................................................. 185.3 ALARM PARAMETERSETTING ........................................................................................................ ....................................................... 19

5.4 CONFIGURATION SETTING ........................................................................................................ ............................................................. 20

5.5 OTHERS

......................................................................................................... ......................................................................................... 215.5.1 System Information............................................................................. ........................................................................................... 215.5.2 Manual Charge Button.......................................... ........................................................................................................................ 21

5.5.3 Battery Test Button.......................................................................................................... .............................................................. 215.5.4 Alarm/Event List ........................................................................................................... ................................................................. 21

5.5.5 Connection Port....................................................................................................... ...................................................................... 21

5.5.6 How to change the parameter setting ........................................................................................................................................... 21


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1 INTRODUCTION

Figure1-1. Remote Monitoring System (RMS) Architecture for PowerSystem

This document describes initialization and functionality of Remote MonitoringSystem for ACU, and how to use it in user applications. The remote control andmonitor functions, which is in a Windows based PC via dial-up USB interfaceport. If the ACU is connected to a PC, it can remote control and monitoring bycommunicating remotely with PC loaded with the RMS software package. Inaddition, RMS software is with the following features.

Applied in Local Access (USB).

Complete monitoring and control to ACU & Rectifier.

Being Suitable for all ACU.

Being with User-friendly Interface.

Battery Management.

Windows 2000/XP Support

Series A

Series mini-B

ACU

La to


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2 INSTALL AND UNINSTALL RMS SOFTWARE

This chapter describes how to install and uninstall the RMS software underWindows Operation System. Please follow the steps below to start.

2.1 System Requirements

The following minimum configuration is required to run RMS Software.

PC-compatible Pentium class system

Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP (Strong suggestion Windows XP)

Microsoft Office 2000 or above. (Strong suggestion Microsoft Office 2003)

64 MB memory (128MB recommended)

45 MB of hard disk space

2.2 Install ARMS

Follow the configuration below to install the software.

2.2.1 Copy the driver

Copy the compression file to C:\And release to C:\


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2.2.2 Connection

Use USB cable (Series A plug to Series mini B plug type) to connected PC

with ACU.

2.2.3 Install Driver

Select No, not this time Click Next


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Select this item

Click Next

Click Browse

Click OK

Select this folder


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Click Next after selected correct folder

Start installation

Click Continue Anyway if your PC showthis information


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2.3 Uninstall

Click on Start>Settings> Control Panel> Add/Remove Programs. Choose ARMS.

Click on Remove icon to remove ARMS Software.

Start installation process

Success, the HWinstallation completed

Click Finish


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3 GET START ARMS SOFTWARE

This section will describe how to get start the RMS software, including whatcomponents should be prepared, menu and toolbar functions.

3.1 SYSTEM Components

In addition to PC whose operation system is Windows, the followingcomponents are required:

RMS Software-installed on the PC to control and monitor Telecom PowerSystem.

USB cable, Series A plug to Series B plug, for remote connection Toconnect the PC.

3.1.1 RMS Toolbar

This is a listing of RMS menus and Toolbar. You can achieve your desiredfunction either by clicking toolbar.

3.1.1.1 ToolbarBelow, Figure1, is the toolbar RMS provides.

Figure 1. The Toolbar of RMS software

Rectifier

Click on this icon to access the rectifier information.

ACU


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Battery

Click on this icon to access the battery information. Alarm

Click on this icon to access the alarm information.

Configuration

Click on this icon to access the system configuration screen.


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4 HOW TO SETUP CONNECTION PROFILE INFORMATION

This section will describe how to setup every component of Connection profileInformation

4.1 Explanation of connection field

Below is the explanation of connection field.

4.1.1 Direct Connection with USB cable

ARMS can be direct connecting to ACU with USB cable. Refer to the figurebelow.

ACU USB device (Similar to COM port)Here is COM5


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4.1.2 Select the COM port

4.1.3 Switch on the ACU

Select COM Port to COM5


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5 SYSTEM INFORMATION MONITORING

This section describes every information display on the monitor and theirrepresentational meaning.

5.1 Rectifier Information (For digital type rectifier only)

In this screen, user can monitor and setting the rectifier status.

Function include:

Current limit setting

High voltage shut down setting

SMR individual alarm event list


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5.2 Battery Information

5.2.1 Battery Function Setting

This screen is for battery parameter setting.

Function include:

Summary

Parameter setting

Battery test

Temperature compensation

Boost charge


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5.2.2 Summary

Function:

Display all of the Battery setting values information.

5.2.3 Parameters

Function include:

Floating Voltage setting

Equalizing Voltage setting


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Battery Capacity

Max. Charge I setting

5.2.4 Battery Test

Function include:

Battery failure Voltage setting

Battery test discharge current setting

Battery test capacity setting

Periodic test cycle setting

Periodic test count down timer:

The timer will be count down automatically when the Periodic test functionenable.

Count down when the Periodic test enable


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Battery test time count down timer

The timer will be count down automatically when the battery test functionstarting.

5.2.5 Temperature compensation

Function include:

Temperature compensation enable/disable

Temperature coefficient setting

Reference Temperature setting

Compensation Voltage display (automatic calculating)

Batt. Test TimerTimer start

counting down

Battery test

started


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5.2.6 Boost charge

Function include:

Boost charge Voltage Mode enable/disable

Boost charge Capacity Mode enable/disable

Boost charge Recharge Mode enable/disable

Boost charge Periodic Mode enable/disable

Boost charge stop criterion setting:

1. Min. Charge current setting

2. Charge duration time setting

Periodic boost charge count down timer:

The timer will be count down automatically when the Periodic Mode functionenable.

Count down when the Periodic Mode enable


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Battery Estimation Capacity display:

The Estimation Cap show in the ARMS is indicate the immediately batteryremaining capacity. The ACU is able to count the battery capacity automatically

through battery charge/discharge *t to counting the battery immediately

capacity.

5.3 Alarm Parameter SettingAlarm/Relay parameter can be setting on this screen.

Function include:

DCV Alarm threshold setting

Battery temperature Alarm threshold setting

Major/Minor Alarm definition

Relay 1~6 definition

Battery Estimation Capacity


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5.4 Configuration Setting

Function include:

SMR type select

Shelf/SMR setting (Digital type only)

Low voltage disconnect setting

Temperature unit setting

ACV detection board (optional)

Hall sensor type select


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5.5 Others

5.5.1 System Information

System information is display on the top left side of the screen for monitoringthe status of the system.

5.5.2 Manual Charge Button

Manual charge button is located on the left side of the screen (beneath thesystem information). Click the button; the system will start to charge to thebattery.

5.5.3 Battery Test Button

Battery test button is located on the left side of the screen (beneath the manualcharge button). Click the button; the system will start the battery capacity testfunction.

5.5.4 Alarm/Event List

Alarm/Event list area is located on the left side of the screen (beneath the

battery test button). It can list current Alarms/Events.

Technician can through the RMS (user software) to clear the currentAlarm/Event. But the controller will issue the Alarm/Event if the system still hadfailure condition after through the RMS to clear them.

5.5.5 Connection Port

The connection port area is located on the left bottom side of the screen. It canselect to PC connecting port from COM0 to COM99.

5.5.6 How to change the parameter settingUse the following procedure to change any parameter settings:


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For example: Change the Floating voltage

1. Move the cursor to mark the Floating voltage value:

2. Key in the new Floating voltage value, for example 54.0

3. Press Enter, to save the new Floating voltage value to controller

Mark the Floating

Key in 54.0

Press Enter


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4. Success!! The Floating voltage is change to 54.0V

P.S: Any parameter settings modified must press Enter after key in the newvalue, to save the new settings to controller


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