BACS WEBMANAGER Ethernet Microcomputer for BACS
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1. sees 17 BACS View Generate Char an LEERE 17 BACSView Chart with temperature sequence usssuessnenesnnnnnenenenennnnnnenenenenennnnnnenenenennnnenenennnenennenenn 18 BACS Viewer right click context menu 02224202420222000000000enn nenn nnnnne nenn nnnnnn nenne nnne nnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnn 18 Viewer Chart Info Value table 19 BACS Systemlnstallalloli aen a A cen A NA 20 BACS Web server contflgl raltlOD caius oed iso ak tun et ee 22 BACS Web server Stratus WIDOOW ne een EPa a 23 BACS Webmanager with and without casing essesssssssssssseseennne nemen nennen 23 2f2. Depending on the type post connections that the battery has the cables will either be plugged onto or screwed onto the battery posts The temperature sensor should be placed towards the top of the battery preferably closer to the plus pole of the battery using either tape or cable bindings which ever is better suited for the installation settings This process is to be repeated for all of the batteries 5 BACS SOFTWARE The BACS Software refers to additional programs that can be installed on a windows computer and not to the software firmware belonging to the hardware components This section will cover the BACS Programmer Programmer II which is a setup tool for use by person configuring the BACS installation and the BACS Viewer which is a tool for graphing BACS data in an interactive viewing panel 5 1 BACS Programmer Programmer II 5 1 1 Battery profile and address configuration of the Module Before the Modules are to be connected with the BACS WebManager they must be setup using the BACS Programmer Programmer ll and the BACS Programmer Windows Software that are included in the BACS Starter Kit This also requires that the computer upon which the BACS Programmer Software is running also has an available COM port for attaching a 1 1 Cable to the BACS PROGRAMMER PROGRAMMER II After the BACS PROGRAMMER PROGRAMMER II is ready for operation the Modules to be programmed are to be connected to the BACS PROGRAMMER PROGRAMMER II
3. BACS WEBMANAGER Ethernet Microcomputer for BACS Battery Analysis amp Care System User Manual English Rel 2 Limited Warranty This software and the enclosed materials are provided without warranty of any kind The entire risk as to software quality performance of the program media free of defects faulty workmanship incorrect use of the software or UPS error free documentation and enclosed material is assumed by the user We do not take any warranty to the correct functions of the software and the security of your system nor files that might be damaged to due to possibly not correct function of our software No warranty to correct functions of the software with the operating systems loss of data or interruption of work processes other UPS problems or to other errors that may occur out of this combination Copyright The information contained in this manual is non conditional and may be changed without due notice The software manufacturer undertakes no obligations with this information The software described in this brochure is given on the basis of a license contract and an obligation to secrecy i e an obligation not to further publicize the software material The purchaser may make a single copy of the software material for backup purposes No parts of this manual may be transferred to third persons either electronically or mechanically or by photocopies or similar means without the express written permission of the sof
4. Data Serial asynchronous 4800 baud communication Insulated circuit board BACS Battery Module Cx printed user manual 24 LED Display Certifications CE conformance with EN 53091 3 Worldwide Patent Pending 2 Years Extended warranty options for 3 4 and 5 years 8 Ordering Information please see GENEREX Pricelist for Article numbers Art Xx Bus cable to the DISTRIBUTIONBOX Art Xx DISTRIBUTIONBOX Tel 040 46072036 Email generex generex de Copyright All rights reserved by GENEREX Germany Tel 49 40 46072036 www generex de Art Xx BACS WEBManager 25 Appendix A BACS Technical data Eingangsspannung 12 230V AC 5 Maximale Stromaufnahme 16A Ruhestrom typ 25mA bei 230V Eingangsspannung alle Ausgange ausgeschaltet Max zul ssiger Strom pro Ausgang 8A bei ohmscher Last cos phi 1 Ma e 270mm x 160mm x 70mm BxTxH mit Halterwinkeln 19 1 5HE Betriebstemperatur 0 40 C Rel Luftfeuchte 0 95 nicht betauend Schutzart IP 20 Anzeigen Vorderseite 1 Steckdose 1 an aus 2 Steckdose 1 an aus 3 Steckdose 1 an aus 4 Steckdose 1 an aus LED AN Steckdose AN LED AN Steckdose AN LED AN Steckdose AN LED AN Steckdose AN RG LO A m Sf Ni u SN Anschl sse Schalter R ckseite 1 Stromversorgung IEC 16A 2 4Kaltger te Steckdosen 8A 3 Sicherung 230V 16A 4 LAN Anschluss 5 COM 2 Anschluss 6 Schalter zur Konfiguration CS121
5. 09 20 22 240000 01 02 2007 08 32 34 21 917808 02 02 2007 08 53 46 21 917808 03 02 2007 09 26 43 21 972973 04 02 2007 09 47 42 21 958904 05 02 2007 10 08 57 21 904110 06 02 2007 10 28 20 21 430693 07 02 2007 10 31 45 21 022472 08 02 2007 10 35 44 20 971950 Figure 22 Viewer Chart Info Value table Properties allows the user to change the look and display elements of the graphing area to suite user preferences Finally the right click context menu is concluded with a common About entry 19 6 Setting up the BACS WEBMANAGER 6 1 Installing the BACS WebManager As previously described for position 1 in section 3 3 Distribution Box and for positon 6 in section BACS WEBMANAGER the BACS DISTRIBUITIONBOX which is already connected to the battery modules is to be connected with the BACS WEBMANAGER using a BACS Bus cable The UPS is to be connected to COM1 of the BACS WEBMANAGER using the original UPS RS232 Cable COM2 is used for connecting a SENSORMANAGER when additional monitoring equipment like motion detectors fire alarms door alarms temperature sensors and the like are to be used with BACS For out going alarms the alarm device contacts must be wired into the alarm plug of the BACS WEBMANAGER as shown in position 6 of section BACS WEBMANAGER V 9 Figure 23 BACS System installation Then the BACS WebManager will be connected to the power supply the regulated power adapter 5V 2 1A and to the LAN cabl
6. 26 Table of figures Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17 Figure 18 Figure 19 Figure 20 Figure 21 Figure 22 Figure 23 Figure 24 Figure 25 Figure 26 BACS WEBMANAGER 2 42 2 aou Haad coetu dace tend anata edad eei dan edet ed sta ade eo LE ceca 4 BAGS Battery WOGUICS sagas m mS 4 BAGS WEBMANAGER COmpohehls ss dota Dedi peo a no quM MM noH RM atte SE 6 BAGS Modules C2 C4 Components I dnt dedi 7 DISTRIBUTION BOX components cece cece cece ceeeceeeeae eee nne nnne nnne nnnn nnne nnn nsa anna nnne sse nnns nnns rne 8 BACS PROGRAMMER COMPOMEMS au naar ras OE YES e ooa POSEE SAd co P OUR PETER GERE kedoes 9 BACS PROGRAMMER II GOmpornehlts a ee acess 9 BACS System overview COMPONENTS trennen ale 11 BACS C MOSE ee en ee a decet i E d cse ielhelee 12 BACS C1 Moqaulelhstallationzseses zen ee 12 BACS CG2 C4 Module installation ass ae 13 BACS PROGRAMMER GUI rei a O 14 BACS VICW SAUD SONOS IN ee ee ee BUR ed nap Dente Ss 15 BACSView Configure BACS DEVIGOS erii a a nenn nnne nennen nnne nnne neuen sr riesen near sa sn renun 15 BAGSVIeW Download L gfile S ae Eee 16 BACSView Logfile transfer progress bar esses nennen nnne nenne nnne nnnm nnne nn nnns 16 BACSView AENBI Xem 16 BACSView Select values from the filetree
7. Adapter Microsofl Internet Explorer Krk Dabei Beaker Arch Fuawwden Esar T ir Oma O D AG Drm domm he E D S eL Adresse RE bite fen 202 148 EB vedere en UPS Si D UPS STATUS Ok BACH Statue All Baltenee OK Senser Status C C BACH Settings 1 These values req Hunt of Battery Madidas Muir af Battery Strings ALM X Senso Man Salue Silermanager 5labus Sihemenior Slabue BACS DACH Data a Frohe PL L UN d p Unbenannk Tota Comma Figure 24 BACS Web server configuration The BACS Configuration allows the user to define alarm levels according to system requirements user name admin pass word default cs121 snmp Module Type Dropdown menu for selecting the module type BACS C1 C4 Battery Capacity battery capacity for a single battery in Ah Log Rate Normal Operation Interval for writing the BACS battery measurements into the log file during normal operation default rate every 1200 seconds slow Log Rate Charge Discharge Interval for writing the BACS battery measurements into the log file in alarm mode default rate every 120 seconds fast Number of Battery Modules number of batteries in a string Number of Battery Strings the number of bus strings used Battery Alarm Level Internal resistance alarm upper limit Consult the manufacturers battery specifications which usually state this value Battery Warning Level This value should be
8. T Modes im 2 Strings foe ade bebo voir age 11 708 Current Charge Cord Voltage 13 0 a Figure 25 BACS Web server Status window The BACS Status displays a status chart of all the batteries in the system Volt V battery voltage Temp C battery temperature Bypass 9o Bypass activity in percent Max 10 of the battery capacity can be bypassed via EQUALIZING over the cooling plate Resist mO battery internal resistance State green yellow red Overall battery status color indicator green battery OK and is operating within threshold values red battery error and the system indicates an alarm yellow battery internal resistance has breached a critical warning value but not yet at an alarm level Battery is marked as being monitored and will be monitored and regulated by BACS using the Equalizing process This section also indicates that the BACS System is running properly In the alarm log file all of the errors and alarms are protocolled in clear text The data log charts are archived for graphical data this can be used to show up to 24 hours of UPS and BACS data For evaluating the individual battery data the Windows BACS GCHART Reader is required and can be downloaded free of charge from the GENEREX Website T Technical Data BACS WEBMANAGER Figure 26 BACS Webmanager with and without casing BACS WebManager BACS WEBManager regulated power adapter AC 230 V DC 5 V 1200 mA BACS Ar
9. link 11 The following message will appear Adapter will reboot now After rebooting the BACS WEBMANAGER will be operable in the web browser again and then it is time to disconnect the BACS WEBMANAGER from its power supply and flip DIP 1 into the ON position which releases the device from the default IP 10 10 10 10 Connect the BACS WEBMANAGER back to its power supply After rebooting the adapter will be reachable under the IP address that was configured in the previous steps 12 The BACS Batteries should now be available in the viewing screen see BACS Web server Status window All alarms can be relayed using email or RCCMD to other parties in the EVENTS ALARMS configuration menu The usage of RCCMD functions requires that the targeted machines have a running licensed installation of RCCMD Software 13 All changes to the configuration of the BACS WEBMANAGER require that the each change first be applied and then when finished that the BACS WEBMANAGER settings be activated through a save exit and reboot procedure Afterwards the web browser can once again be used to check the system status or to check log file data using the Windows Log file Viewer End of initial configuration Also once the BACS WEBMANAGER is available via the new IP address the alarm threshold values can be set in the BACS Configuration window as seen in BACS Web server configuration 21 6 3 BACS Web server battery threshold value configuration 15121 SHMP Web
10. set to a value that is 1096 less than the alarm level If the value is exceeded a warning will be sent out Temp Alarm below This is the low temperature limit which will cause an alarm if the temperature falls below this value Temp Alarm above This is the high temperature limit which will cause an alarm if the temperature rises above this value Poll rate Internal Resistance This is the rate in minutes for taking the measurement of the internal resistance Volt Alarm below This is the low voltage limit which will cause an alarm if the voltage sinks below this value Volt Alarm above This is the high voltage limit which will cause an alarm if the voltage rises above this value After making these settings be sure to click the Apply button and then go and click the Save Exit and Reboot in the Save Configuration menu to restart the BACS WebManager with the new settings 22 6 4 BACS Status 05171 SMe P8 Adagher M4crowell Inlornel Explorer Dabei Besbeben sicht Fawwben Extras 7 A Oue DO DAD Laem Lernen F9 O OS BL irescs i hate EE w Ejwetenzo c UPS Simina C Lot STATUS OK DACS Saat D All Batteries OK Sensar Status U Smig 1 Thig Temp 8 Resi Vell Temp Bypass Resis Slate pep gqep o m m pep o pp o qma 5 LUE T var H 382 Ts d 3 188 47 158 15g k 1 5 304 iuri ALM X Senso Man Slates E 1 35 ta mo Oi 18 i T5 186 3 3 143 i 482 J 2 4
11. the temperature sequence of some BACS modules The viewing area provides the user with additional tools for inspecting the data The keys for activating the functions are listed in the table below Navigation Zoom In Press Ctrl key while marking the zoom area with the left mouse button Pan Scroll Press Shift key while moving the mouse with left button pressed inside the diagram if zoomed Zoom Out Press right mouse button inside the diagram Show Tooltips Press left mouse button inside the diagram Move Legend Press left mouse button inside the legend Context Menu Press right mouse Below the Zoom Out entry in the right click context menu of the viewing area are other viewing options oom out Chart Info Properties About GChart Figure 21 BACS Viewer right click context menu Chart Info allows the user to get a table view of the different individual values which can be changed by scrolling through the dropdown Chart menu as shown below 18 Chart E Chart Info 4 Temp 4 1 13 01 2007 043250 21 027027 2 20 01 2007 045357 20 904110 3 21 01 2007 05 15 40 20 615506 4 22 01 2007 051813 21 011204 5 23 01 2007 05 21 37 21 683815 E 24 01 2007 05 32 33 21 260563 7 25 01 2007 05 5353 21 534247 8 26 01 2007 06 15 10 21 821918 3 27 01 2007 06 36 25 21 232877 28 01 2007 06 57 55 22 863014 29 01 2007 07 13 01 21 602740 30 01 2007 07 40 13 21 630137 31 01 2007 08
12. to 192 BACS the next DISTRIBUTION BOX Modules can be managed by a single BACS WEBMANAGER and the Daisy Chain number of DISTRIBUTION BOxXes is unlimited as long the individual battery link connection cables do not exceed 10 M 4 Bus connection socket 6 sockets for connecting the DISTRIBUTION BOX with the battery Modules via the BACS LINK CABLE BACS LINK CABLE This is a bus cable for connecting the BACS C Modules 34 BACS PROGRAMMER PROGRAMMER II Art Nr BACSPRGBOX The BACS PROGRAMMER is a tool used by system installer for the procedure of configuring the BACS C battery Modules This procedure is necessary in order to make the individual Modules uniquely identifiable for the BACS WEBMANAGER as well as for setting the property values to match the connected battery type 3 4j Figure 6 BACS PROGRAMMER components Pos Description Task Funcon S 1 BACS PROGRAMMER power supply connection for use with IEC power cord included connection COM This is used for connecting the BACS PROGRAMMER to a specified COM port on the Connection for configuring computer The BACS PROGRAMMER SOFTWARE will conduct serial interface communications with the BACS PROGRAMMER via this cable connection of a Windows PC BattMod Bus Connection for the BACS LINK CABLE to the BACS C Module All of the BACS C Modules connection within a given bus cable circuitry unit that is to say all of the BACS C Modules belonging to a part
13. 1 Buscable of the PROGRAMMER II 7 This concludes the preparation of the Modules for use with the BACS WebManager At this point it is time to configure the BACS Webmanager for use in the network 14 5 2 The BACS Viewer The BACS Viewer offers various possibilities for monitoring and analysing of all recorded battery data by the BACS Webmanager BACSView is an optional Windows program for graphically processing the log files of the BACS battery management system The BACS Viewer is available as a free download from the GENEREX website http www generex de 5 2 1 Installation Download bacsutil from www generex de extract the archive to your local disk and call setup exe The setup procedure contains a wizard which guides you through the installation The installation automatically creates a BACS program group containing a link to the BACS Viewer After starting the BACS Viewer BACSView exe an empty BACSView console window is opened LL acl File Yew ne g iTi Ready Figure 13 BACSView Startup screen 5 2 2 Basic settings for the logfile transfer via FTP Generally BACSView works with the logfiles written continous by the BACS Webmanager These logfiles are stored on the BACS Webmanager unit and contain all data concerning the internal measurements and status of BACS C Moduls The logfile entries will be written periodically whereas the loop can be configurated in the Webinterface see menu BACS Confi
14. LIDNDUTUDAUN emere euer supply port of the BACS Programmer Il This is used for the connection between the PROGRAMMER II and the bus cable connection port of the BACS DISTRIBUTIONSBOX From the Bus connection socket of the DISTRIBUTIONSBOX you have to connect the Modules over the b RJ11 Buscable BACS FLATCABLE IMPORTANT The individual BACS C Modules must be configured one after another for the sake of assigning the correct individual address to each BACS C Module because each BACS C Module is preconfigured with the address O per default 10 3 5 Overview BACS SYSTEM QD Note When using many BACS C battery modules it is important to protect the BACS Buscable and Linkcable where they connect to the BACS WEBMANAGER against electrical interference by placing ferrit coils around them The following figure shows an example BACS System installation in operation The BACS WEBMANAGER 1 is connected via the BACS BUSCABLE 2 with the BACS DISTRIBUITONBOX 3 Leading from the DISTRIBUTIONBOX the BACS LINKCABLE 4 is attached to the individual BACS C1 Modules 6 via the BACS CONNECTORS 5 2 5 3 1 2 Figure 8 BACS System overview components 4 Installing the components 4 1 Connecting the modules to the batteries d Note Warning Module installation by trained professionals only The shape and types of connections and components used vary in relation to the different battery capacities and in relationship to the dif
15. ROGRAMMER II 3 5 Overview BACS SYSTEM 4 Installing the components 4 1 Connecting the modules to the batteries 4 2 General Installation Preparing the BACS Linkcable 4 3 Installation of the BACS C Module type C1 4 4 Installation of the BACS C Modules types C2 C4 5 BACS SOFTWARE 5 1 BACS Programmer Programmer II 5 1 1 Battery profile and address configuration of the Module 5 1 2 Using the BACS Programmer Software 5 2 The BACS Viewer 5 2 1 Installation 0 2 2 Basic settings for the logfile transfer via FTP 5 2 3 Gaining the logfiles 93 Deleting logfiles from the BACS Webmanager 5 3 1 Monitoring and analysis 6 Setting up the BACS WEBMANAGER 6 1 Installing the BACS WebManager 6 2 Quick start network setup for the BACS WebManager 6 3 BACS Web server battery threshold value configuration 6 4 BACS Status T Technical Data BACS WEBMANAGER 8 Ordering Information Appendix A BACS Technical data Table of figures 1 Introduction The BACS Battery Analysis amp Care System is a battery management system that increases the durability of 12V and 6V batteries by over 30 BACS also determines and manages the operational values of each individual battery In addition BACS optimizes battery charging and provides for homogenous battery packs using its patented EQUALIZING technology which is the key to longer battery life Figure 1 BACS WEBMANAGER 1 bul Lust Lost b 1 s T hi Es N Iure in Sc Ar T Fig
16. connect to the Bus connection socket of the DISTRIBUTIONSBOX and the Rj11 Buscable from the PROGRAMMER II to the BACS BUSCABLE Connection Port of the DISTRIBUTIONSBOX using a BACS Linkcable The bus cable is connected to the BatMod plug of the BACS Programmer and is also connected to the Bus connection plug of the Module After the connection is made the BACS Programmer Software is to be started and all of the Modules are to be configured one after the other in the order in which they come the furthest Module being the first and the one closest to the BACS WEBMANAGER being the last It is recommended that all Modules be marked with there address so that they can more rapidly be identified in reference to status messages 13 5 1 2 Using the BACS Programmer Software Generex BACS Programmer Ed Fort Module Type 5 Ah Start Search Actual Address 0 Test New Address i Gel Set Nest Free Module Automatic Mode Figure 12 BACS PROGRAMMER GUI The BACS PROGRAMMER SOFTWARE is included on a disc in the BACS Starter Kit and can also be downloaded from the GENEREX Website http www generex de d download bacs bacs win html 1 Start the BACS Programmer Software by double clicking the BACS Prg exe file and select the COM Port to which the BACS Programmer Programmer II is connected 2 Select the type of C Module that is being used from the dropdown menu and enter the capacity of the battery in the field n
17. e If possible it is preferable that the BACS Webmanager power adapter be plugged into one of the UPS power sockets Once the BACS Webmanager is powered the green LED and eventually the yellow LED by the BACS LAN connection will light up After about 1 minute the red BOOT ERROR LED will light up to show that the BACS Webmanager is booting After about one more minute the green operating LED should start blinking to show that the BACS WEBMANAGER is ready for configuration 20 6 2 Quick start network setup for the BACS WebManager The following step by step instructions show how to configure the IP address and also if need be how to select the UPS model that is to be connected to the BACS WebManager using a web browser The CS121 user manual also describes how to use all of the other features and functions of the BACS WebManager like Email Email 2 SMS Timer server EVENTS RCCMD Shutdown and Messaging MODBUS Updates and many others The following instructions require that the newest firmware be used which is available from http www generex de The following steps compose the initial web browser configuration method 1 Check that DIP switches 1 and 2 are in the OFF position This will insure that the device has the IP address 10 10 10 10 which is the default for putting the firmware onto the device 2 Connect the network cable and power cable to the BACS WEBMANAGER 3 Wait between 1 and 3 minutes for the BACS WebManager to go through its
18. em This Module also performs the instructions resulting from the BACS WEBMANAGER 1 2 3 9 4 5 Figure 4 BACS Modules C2 C4 components Pos Description Task Function Connection Minus pole Connects BACS Module to the minus pole of the battery Connection Plus pole Connects BACS Module to the plus pole of the battery 6 Circuit board for the necessary electronics 3 3 DISTRIBUTION BOX Art Nr BMSUDBOX00000001 The DISTRIBUTION BOX protects the BACS WEBMANAGERS and super ordinate system from power surges that may occur within the circuitry of the battery pack In addition the DISTRIBUTION BOX provides for a star formed distribution of the bus connection to the Modules Using a second BACS Bus connection Daisy Chain additional DISTRIBUTION BOXes can be passed through as well Up to 192 BACS Modules can be managed by a single BACS WEBMANAGER and the number of DISTRIBUTION BOXes is unlimited as long the individual battery link connection cables do not exceed IH M OPES RUHT AT N pug e ER UE b FC Sis uni mnes pum ou 4 4 4 4 4 5 3 Figure 5 SU OU BOX components Pos Description Task Funcion BACS BUSCABLE Used for connecting to the BACS WEBMANAGER via the BACS Connection BUSCABLE BACS BUSCABLE When necessary this connection is used to pass through to the next Connection for connecting to DISTRIBUTION BOX via the BACS BUSCABLE NOTE Up
19. ext to it 3 Assemble the BACS Linkcable making sure that all of the BACS Modules are correctly placed next to one another and fit the length of the BACS Link cables accordingly Also fit the length of the BACS Linkcable to match the installation location of the BACS DISTRIBUTIONXBOX Webmanager But do not yet connect the BACS Linkcable 4 Connect the BACS LINKCABLE to the first BACS C Module none of the other Modules should be connected at this point Now click the button Set Next Free Module Per default each Module has the address 0 When the BACS Programmer Programmer II finds the Module it automatically assigns it the address 1 5 Attach the next Module to the BACS LINKCABLE and repeat the previous steps and this time the address 2 should be assigned Continue on with the following Modules incrementing the address by one 3 4 etc The next address will automatically appear Finally all of the Modules should be connected to the BACS LINKCABLE each of them having there own address from 1 N 6 Using the Set button the Module address can be configured manually With the Test button the connection to the addressed Module can be checked Once all of the Modules have been configured the BACS PROGRAMMER SOFTWARE can be closed and the BACS LINKCABLE can be removed from the BACS PROGRAMMER and connected to the BACS DISTRIBUITONBOX If you used the PROGRAMMER II you have to leave in the BACS LINKCABLE and disconnect only the RJ1
20. ferent battery designs 4 2 General Installation Preparing the BACS Linkcable The maximum length per Linkcable is 10 meters For lengths in excess of 10 meters an additional cable must be connected to the BACS Distributionbox Although there is no limit to the number of connecting plugs 5 that can be used the BACS Webmanager is limited to a maximum total of 192 batteries The BACS CONNECTORs and the flat band BACS BUSCABLEs used in assembling the BACS LINKCABLE are not included with delivery These components must be provided and assembled into form by the BACS installer The necessary tools BACS CRIMP NIPPER BACS DISMANTLING GRIPPER are only available through authorized BACS Installation service providers It is strongly recommended to have BACS installed only by specially trained professionals Absolutely no liability will be assumed for damages errors and losses caused by faulty installations of the BACS System All BACS C Modules are tested for proper functioning before delivery Pay special attention to only connect the BACS C Modules to the plus and minus poles of the battery using only the provided BACS cabling It is also of utter importance that the temperature sensor indicated by the red circle and arrow in the following figure of the C1 never comes into contact with any of the conduit 11 ln iN Figure 9 BACS C1 Module 4 3 Installation of the BACS C Module type C1 since all batteries in the range of 7 12 AH have been s
21. g For each recorded day a separate logfile will be created At startup therefore you have to configure the connection by FTP to the BACS Webmanager to gain the Webmanagers logfiles you wish to monitor Choose from the main menu the option Configure BACS devices and click the Add button to insert a new BACS device BACS iew x ET SS xi File View Help Description x Download Logfiles Ctrl D Name Bacs at central unit Open Folder Chrl a IP Address fi 92 168 202 123 Configure BACS devices Destination Dir C bacslog qitl Browse Cancel Add Figure 14 BACSView Configure BACS Devices Type in a name for the device which e g describes the location or adress of the device here BACS at central unit and set the IP address of the BACS Webmanager In the field Destination Dir you have to set the path where the logfiles are to be stored on your local machine Each logfile will be just picked up once Before starting the file transfer BACSView checks whether the file already exists in the local folder and only picks up the file again if it has changed on the BACS Webmanager To indicate the folder use also the Browse button It is strongly recommended to store the logfiles from each device in its own folder Please configure in this manner all devices you wish to monitor 15 5 2 3 Gaining the logfiles After having finished the basic settings you can start transfe
22. he responsible parties of developing conditions that can lead to problems in the battery group A data sheet summarizing the features of BACS is available online under the following link http www generex de e download dokus data sheets GENEREX BACS Eng pdf This manual is a supplement to the CS121 User Manual and deals with the BACS WEBMANAGER The BACS WEBMANAGER is a universal device that not only can be used for the central management of up to 192 batteries but the BACS WEBMANAGER can also manage all types of UPS systems and all types of environmental data temperature humidity air conditioning and etc via the SENSORMANAGER The BACS WEBMANAGER is based on the CS121 UPS MANAGER and extends the functionality thereof considerably The operational functions and usage of the BACS WEBMANAGER in relation to the CS121 and SENSORMANAGER are described in the CS121 User Manual Additional functions pertaining only to the BACS WEBMANAGER will be described in the rest of this supplement 2 Unpacking Carefully open the packaging and remove the components Check the packaging and contents for damage Check the contents for the following items This BACS WEBMANAGER document 1 Piece User manual CS121 1 Piece BACS WebManager 1 Piece Power supply 5V 1 2A regulated 1 Piece Distribution box 1 Piece BACS Bus cable 1 Piece Alarm contact 1 Piece Please contact your supplier of dealership immediately if any items are damaged or missing Warning Cau
23. icular BACS WEBMANAGER will be connected and configured consecutively via the BACS LINK CABLE BACS PROGRAMMER connection using the BACS PROGRAMMER SOFTWARE IMPORTANT The individual BACS C Modules must be configured one after another for the sake of assigning the correct individual address to each BACS C Module because each BACS C Module is preconfigured with the address O per default 4 CoreMod Bus FOR BACS SERVICE PERSONEL ONLY This connection is used for programming the connection BACS Core SB Module and is usually covered by a BACS CONNECTOR to help prevent connecting the BACS LINKCABLE to this connection by mistake e BACS PROGRAMMER Il Art Nr BACSPROG 5 1 B 4 3 Figure 7 BACS PROGRAMMER II components The BACS PROGRAMMER II is a tool used by system installer for the procedure of configuring the BACS C battery Modules This procedure is necessary in order to make the individual Modules uniquely identifiable for the BACS WEBMANAGER as well as for setting the property values to match the connected battery type Task Function 1 ia Programmdevice to adress the BACS Modules Programmer Il ee This is used for connecting the BACS PROGRAMMER II to a specified COM port on the configuring computer The BACS PROGRAMMER SOFTWARE will conduct e are communications with the BACS PROGRAMMER II via this cable connection the Windows PC Sumai un sviza ncuded ne supply unit 5V 2A included eme D
24. is available for most of the prevalent UPS manufacturers connection serial interface connection serial Used to connect either a Modem or SENSORMANAGER interface 3 Used for connecting to the LAN The LED show the communication status Green LED Connection connection to network yellow LED network activity DC Inp 5V WEBMANAGER power supply using a regulated 5V 1200mA power adapter 4 Connection Connection for outgoing alarms Used for automated monitoring The contact will close for 5 all errors and disturbances Connects to facility management systems or super ordinate Connection ls monitoring systems 6 Battery Bus Eor connecting the BACS Bus cable to the DISTRIBUTION BOX Connection Reset Button Used for Shutting off alarms beeps gt 2sec and for acknowledging error calls gt 10sec Fault Diode Optical display of errors LCD Display Displays status values and error messages of the BACS System 2 rows x 16 characters 10 SW1 Mode Used to activate the Default IP address for configuration both Switches up or to DIP Switch activate the configured IP address switch 1 down switch 2 up 3 2 BACS MODULE Type C2 C4 The actual models may vary from the picture below since all Modules are individually designed to fit specific batteries This BACS Module performs the task of providing the BACS WEBMANAGER with pertinent information about the conditions of one individual battery in the BACS syst
25. k voltage range 15V 9 V lt Usiock lt 9 V lt Usiock lt 9 V lt UBbiock lt 15V 15V 15V Shut off Voltage RTV 8 V 8 V 8 V ca 100 mW ca 100 mW ca 100 mW ca 100 mW 7 12 Ah 13 28 Ah 29 65 Ah 66 200 Ah Lead Gel cell L ead Gel cell L ead Gel cell L ead Gel cell A Bypass Peak current R Mess Internal resistance nominal 20 13 mQ 4 2 7 mQ Internal resistance measurement 1 1 110 mQ 100 mQ 0 6 60 mQ 0 3 30 mQ range i 1 i 1 Precision R Measurement E lt 5 Module power consumption Accumulator capacity Accumulator type 0 3 Operational temperature range Ty 0 55 C Ty 0 55 C Ty 0 55 C Ty 0 55 C Temperature measurement range TRanae 5 60 C Trange 5 60 C Trange 5 60 C Trange 5 60 C Valid temperature range Tgock 0 451 C Taiock 0 45 C Teiock 0 45 C Tgog 0 45 C 9 7 V J J communication Pegel serial RS232 serial RS232 serial RS232 serial RS232 lt 3 lt 3 lt 3 Precision T Measurement 5V 5V 5V Communication speed 4800 baud 4800 baud 4800 baud 4800 baud Status LED Display of operation mode and error codes 2 Rows x 16 Characters Battery Flat connection 6 3 mm with one sided Cable connection for adjusting differences in distances connection between battery connections assembly by sliding the connectors onto the battery post barbs MISA04 SMD 04 RP
26. ne or extern volume and to free memory on the Webmanager This is provided through a button at the toolbar ne x File view Help Select Source POEA Se ee Username admin Password Delete Logfiles l Cancel Figure 17 BACSView Delete Logfiles Just select the device from the drop down menu enter the login and apply Deleting files 16 5 3 1 Monitoring and analysis x The BACS Webmanagers logfiles contain various data measurements for monitoring and analysis Isolate specific values with the filetree figured on the left side c bacslog qo2 OE BACS Type COO1 1 String 1 Module DINE Endvolt DOIS string gt At the top of the tree you see the folder from which the logfiles are evaluated 1 C kere nat Change the folder with the menuitem as shown below to switch to the logfiles amp TX Temperature of another BACS device FAX Bypass DIM Bypass Module 1 BACS iew 8 Impedance le Wi Hel 0E Bacs Type C001 2 Strings 12 Modules ea EN id DIE Endvolt Download Logfiles Chri D 2 DIs String 1 Open Folder Ctrl o Oi voltage it Temperature M Temperature Module 1 OM Temperature Module 2 COM Temperature Module 3 OM Temperature Module 4 OIM Temperature Module 5 CIM Temperature Module 6 Further on in the tree you see the available data structured by battery strings So dim measurements and modules E Ju
27. nect the BACS Linkcable E Fold the protecting cover and close it around the Module so that the C1 Module is completely shielded The battery and the C1 Module should be soundly connected together Repeat this process for all of the batteries A completed assembly should look like the following figure The battery names should include the assigned addresses set by the BACS PROGRAMMER PROGRAMMER II for easy identification 12 4 4 Installation of the BACS C Modules types C2 C4 These Modules include plastic insulating Carrier plates that are specifically designed to fit different types and makes of batteries For this reason it is very important to include information about the battery types and system housing that will be used when ordering these Modules These considerations will determine how the Carrier plates are formed 3 Figure 11 BACS C2 C4 Module installation Assembly The assembly of these Modules is mostly the same as with the C1 Modules The few differences pertain to the assembly of the temperature sensors 3 the attachment of the Carriers 4 onto the battery poles 1 2 and the usage of the batteries own post clamps or screws for attachment of the Module Correctly matching the polarity is an absolute must Black for Minus and red for Plus The Module is attached to the battery so that the battery posts go through the opening holes in the Carrier plate placing the Module into a fixed position
28. ring the desired logfiles to your local machine Just click the FTP button on the toolbar or choose Download Logfiles in the main menu Within the following window choose the device from which you wish to obtain its logfiles for monitoring Select Source With the drop down menu Download range you can specify the period from which you wish to gain the logfiles Finally type in the username and password defined in network amp security of the webmanagers configuration page default setting is cs121 snmp and press Download Ex BACSView Download Logfiles x File View Help Select Source BACS backup system Configure E Download range Lastmonth f Last hour Last day Last week Last month All avaliable files Destination Dir C bacslog q02 K A qu Download Logfiles sername Password A Cancel Figure 15 BACSView Download Logfiles A progress bar will inform you about the FTP process Copy eflash 20070123_12 To C sbacslog q01 20070123 12 N REBEEBHBEEEEEBBBSHEBEHEBSSEEZHEE Figure 16 BACSView Logfile transfer progress bar 5 3 Deleting logfiles from the BACS Webmanager Downloading logfiles from the BACS Webmanager module to your local host will not delete the logfiles on the Webmanager Thus it is possible to gain the logfiles multiple on the same or on different hosts It is advised to archive the logfiles from time to time on a local machi
29. st mark the desired values or sections for monitoring and analysis iw voltage AT Temperature x Bypass 44x Impedance Configure BACS devices 1 Module Exit L1 FT s m Oooo Figure 18 BACSView Select values from the filetree Choosing the option Generate Chart brings you to the following window BACS iew Generate chart File view Help FIP SE ca Select a time range and set the end date far the values to display Generate Chart A mE peace 2 Tene nnd _ 1 reina 1 Madila Time range At zi End date 23 03 2007 Cancel Generate chart Figure 19 BACSView Generate Chart Here you can specify the time range and the end date for which the chart has to be generated Press Generate chart then to call the chart 17 All until 14 072 2007 15 20 57 18 01 2007 21 01 2007 25 01 2007 23 01 2007 01 02 2007 04 02 2007 03 02 2007 11 02 2007 07 00 00 15 20 00 05 40 00 17 00 00 04 20 00 15 40 00 03 00 00 12 20 00 BACS Type LDUT String 1 Module 1 BattCap 4h BACS Type LDUT String 1 Module 2 BattCap 4h BACS Type COOT String 1 Module 3 BattCap 7 Ah BACS Type COUT String 1 Module 4 BattCap r Ah BACS Type COUT String 1 Module 5 BattCap 7 4h BACS Type LOUT String 1 Module 6 BattCap 7 4h Figure 20 BACSView Chart with temperature sequence In the figure above you see exemplarily a chart showing
30. start up boot sequence The BACS WebManager starts showing a blinking green Traffic LED underneath the red ERROR LED once the booting has finished The red ERROR BOOT LED is lit only during the boot phase 4 Use a DOS BOX to enter the console command that will route your machine to the BACS WebManager as follows route add 10 10 10 10 your IP address gt For example route add 10 10 10 10 192 168 202 111 5 If your station receives no answer when checking the network connection with the command PING 10 10 10 10 then check the routing table for the inclusion of IP 10 10 10 10 by entering route print 6 Now using a web browser RECOMMENDATION Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 enter the following http 10 10 10 10 The BACS WEBMANAGER interface should appear and the configuration can begin 7 Click the Network amp Security link in the configuration menu Type in the user name admin and the password cs121 snmp and click the OK Button 8 Enter all of the necessary network settings into the fields and click the APPLY Button 9 OPTIONAL To connect a UPS to the BACS Webmanager on COM1 click the UPS Model amp System link in the configuration menu From the dropdown menu UPS Model select the UPS corresponding to the one that is to be connected followed by clicking the APPLY Button 10 When all configuration changes are finished click on the Save Configuration ll link In the window that appears click the Save Exit amp Reboot
31. t Nr Bus cable printed user manual BMCUCOGX00000001 Contents Processor Memory 32 Bit RISC Processor with 4MB RAM Display 2 Rows x 16 Characters Number of Battery blocks Module Max 192 Bus System Serial Data transfer 4800 baud asynchronous 23 BACS WebManager Art Nr BMCUCOGXO00000001 Contents BACS WEBManager regulated power adapter AC 230 V DC 5 V 1200 mA BACS Bus cable printed user manual serial Connection for example to the UPS Network connection RJ 45 10 100 Mbit Base T autosence LED Status display Alarm out Connection pinch Pin 1 u 2 max 10 V 500 mA Power supply External regulated Power adapter Cinch Box 5 V DC 1200mA Housing sturdy Aluminum housing Color grey optional 19 Mounting iron 1 RU or DIN 35 mm Mounting rail Size WxHxL Weight 70x40x126 mm 240 gr Software BACS Management software in ROM Statistical display of measurements Warnings via Email SNMP Network messaging execute external programs and predefined batch files Logging Client software for automatic alarming and response actions RCCMD for Windows 98 Me NT4 2000 2003 XP MAC X all UNIX Versions NOVELL OS 2 VMS MODBUS over TCPIP Connection Telnet FTP BACS Module C001 C002 C003 C004 V 24 RS 232 D Sub9 Box or MiniDIN8 Bit rate 300 23400 bit s asynchronous Voltage range 7 23V 7 23V 7 23V 7 23V Precision V Measurement lt 0 5 lt 0 5 lt 0 5 lt 0 5 Valid Bloc
32. tandardized the C1 Module has been also standardized accordingly Unlike the C2 C4 Modules a battery specific Carrier Insulating plastic attachment plate is not necessary for the C1 The BACS C1 Module is always intended to be clamped onto to the battery pole barbs as seen in the picture below Only contact protection need be applied All other assembly requirements are provided by sliding the C1 cable clamps onto the battery pole barbs Assembly A The insulating carrier as contact protection is put out on top of the battery and unfolded B The C1 Module is to be placed on top of the carrier and connected to the battery poles barbs It is utterly important to make sure that the matching poles are connected with one another Black is for the minus pole and red is for the plus pole The Module is to be carefully connected to the bottom minus pole of the battery using the cable clamp that is solidly soldered onto the circuit board of the Module Pay attention that the cooling plate will not dispense its heat to the underside of the circuit board and that the cooling plate is also not too close to the plus pole The cooling plate should lie on top of the battery as close as possible and any contact between the plus pole and the cooling plate must be avoided in order to prevent the destruction of the C1 Module C The Cable clamp attached to the flexible red cable is then to be carefully connected to the bottom plus pole of the battery D Con
33. tion Injury danger Place no objects on the batteries or on the BACS Modules Danger of accident Defect Place no magnet sensitive equipment near or on the BACS WEBMANAGER like monitors floppy discs memory chips or magnetic tapes The magnetic field of the UPS can damage the data stored on these devices Installation BACS can only be installed by a qualified technician Mortal danger The BACS connection cables may be live wires Do not directly touch the contacts of the BACS cabling nstallation area Do not install BACS in the following areas Out in the open or in non weather proof enclosures Exceptions Specially insulated models of BACS Damp or dusty places Exceptions Specially insulated models of BACS Areas that have high levels salt or oxidizing gases Exceptions Specially insulated models of BACS In close proximity to fires sparks or heating in areas with extreme temperatures 0 or gt 30 C or in places with high temperature variances In areas of high vibrations or in places that are prone to shaking conditions Exceptions Specially sealed and capped models of BACS 3 Component descriptions 3 1 BACS WEBMANAGER Art Nr BMCUCOGX00000001 3 5 0 Figure 3 BACS WEBMANAGER components Used to connect UPS using their original UPS RS 232 Cable Install the appropriate BACS Firmware matching the UPS Manufacturer onto your BACS WEBMANAGER if you wish to connect a UPS BACS WEBMANAGER Firmware
34. tware manufacturer The UPS Management software includes a license key for each license This license is valid for using the UPS service on one server with one UPS and an unlimited number of connected UPSMON WINDOWS workstations For operation on several servers a license for every new server is required disregarding the fact if UPS service runs at that location or if the server is halted by an UPS service via remote command RCCMD The same regulations are applicable to the use of remote send receive modules RCCMD and multiserver shutdown under Windows OS MAC OS and Unix The service programs are generally delivered as a single license If there is more than one disk in one package all of them have the same serial number and must not be used for future installations To use a single CD ROM for several multiserver shutdown installations you have to purchase additional CD license keys Copyright of the European Union is effective Copyright EU Copyright c 1995 2007 GENEREX GmbH Hamburg Germany All rights reserved English Manual Dieses Handbuch ist auch in Deutsch verf gbar Eine aktuelle Kopie erhalten Sie unter download bei www generex de This manual is also available in German To obtain an actual copy please see the download page of www generex de Contents English Manual Introduction 2 Unpacking 3 Component descriptions 3 1 BACS WEBMANAGER 3 2 BACS MODULE Type C2 C4 3 3 DISTRIBUTION BOX 3 4 BACS PROGRAMMER P
35. ure 2 BACS Battery Modules In addition BACS automatically takes care of many routine maintenance tasks like the removal of corrosive build up and the controlling of battery measurements for the values of voltage internal resistance and temperature curves that are necessary for precisely determining battery conditions BACS also has the ability to renew old batteries so that they can perform uniformly with the rest of the battery pack BACS technology is founded on an Equalizing principle a process that harmonizes both the charging and discharging of the individual units in a group of batteries This Equalizing process functions with AC and DC charging units alike and guarantees that each single battery will be charged in an individual fashion that is best suited for its capacity even though battery group is being supplied by one charging unit This treatment provides for the simultaneous attainment of the targeted charging capacity and avoids problems related to the negative influence of the individual batteries upon one another when imbalanced charging conditions are present Most importantly BACS protects batteries from being irreversibly damaged by preventing total discharging The BACS WEBMANAGER makes sure that each battery is being constantly monitored and this increases the level of security to guarantee that no battery failure will go unnoticed BACS works as an alarm system that avoids power failures due to battery errors by notifying t
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