Instruction Manual PowCom 4

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1.1 General Introduction

PowCom software is a Windows based program that communicates and
controls Power-One rectifiers and supervision systems. The software allows a
user to access the system from a remote location using a graphic user
interface to perform the same functions that are available on the controller
(PCS/GMC/PCC).

Some of these functions include:

„ Viewing battery test data.

„ Displaying battery discharge curves.

„ A database function for saving battery test information.

„ Context sensitive help. Pressing the F1 key opens a help menu that is
sensitive to the current active window.

„ Site installation information.

NOTE Some functions that are described in this chapter may not be
available to all systems due to different hardware configurations.

1.1.1 Hardware Requirements

The PowCom software requires a computer with Microsoft Windows98SE or
higher with at least one serial port available. A modem/null-modem cable is
used to connect from the serial port on the computer to the external hardware.

The modem must be Hayes compatible and communicate on one of the

following baud rates: 2400, 4800 or 9600. The baud rate must be at least as
high as the one in the power system.

PowCom will automatically adjust itself to the baud rate in the power system if
it is lower than the one in PowCom. Therefore, it is possible to call a system
that has a modem with the baud rate of 2400, with a 9600 baud modem.
However, the power system cannot be adjusted to a lower baud rate.
Therefore, it is impossible to call a system which has a modem with a baud
rate of 9600 and which is adjusted to 9600 baud, with a 2400 baud modem.

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1.2 Installation
1. Download the language version of your choice from
http://www.power-one.com/products/software_download.html

2. The program downloaded will work in read-only mode until the license
key has been entered.

3. Obtain a license key from your Power-One sales associate. Note that
your company may have a company license with a license number they
can distribute internally. We recommend that you check this before
contacting Power-One.

4. Unzip the file and run setup.exe. (Or double-click setup.exe from within
WinZip). .

NOTE Administrator rights on Win2000 and XP is required.

5. The program will prompt for an installation directory. Select the directory
for installation. The default directory is: C:\Program Files\PowCom.
Select the installation icon after the directory has been entered.

During setup, the software may display warnings. Select Ignore to

continue.

NOTE In most cases warnings are caused by DLL files in the

WINDOWS/SYSTEM directory being newer than the version on the
install disk and should not cause a problem with the system.

6. Start the program when the PowCom Software has been installed.

7. Select Properties on the Communication menu, and click on the

License tab.

8. Enter or paste in your License key, and click Activate license. The user
number and license level should change.

9. Close PowCom and start it again to make sure all functions are
activated.

If you do not have a license key you may still use the program with read
only access. In addition to other access restrictions you will not be able
to change any system parameters. You may enter a license key at any
time; it is not necessary to reinstall the program.

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1.2.1 Compatibility with older PowCom versions

Data files (phonebook, tests data) from the previous versions of the PowCom
can be used in this version. Copy these files to the PowCom4 data folder. The
path to this folder is C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application
Data\PowCom if PowCom run on Windows 2000/Windows XP or subfolder
Data of the PowCom4 application folder (in default case it is C:\Program
Files\PowCom\Data) if PowCom run on Windows 98/Windows Me.

1.2.2 Installation of Modem in a PPS 15.00/PPS 30.00

system
Connect the modem to a 9-pin serial port on PCU 30.00, (PL2). A standard
cable for PC with a 9-pin serial port can be used.

Enter the PCU 30.00 menu system; MENU-CONFIG-LIMITS-TEST

DATA-OTHER-MODEM. Select baud rate 2400, 4800 or 9600 depending on
the modem.

Connect modem and turn it on. Press MODEM INI.

NOTE Never press MODEM INI while modem is online and

communication is ongoing.

The modem switches to "Auto-answer modem" and is ready for receiving data.

Call up the system. If the operation fails, repeat the installation.

1.2.3 Installation of modem in PPS 6.00 system

Connect modem to a 9-pin serial-port on PPR 6.C00D/E, (PL232). A standard
cable for PC with a 9-pin serial-port can be used.

PCU 6.00D/E always communicate with 2400 baud rate.

When PCU 6.00D/E is activated, a communication line is transmitted to the

modem. Pull out and in the PCU 6.00D/E (to initiate the modem). The modem
switches to "Auto-answer modem" and is ready for receiving data.

If the operation fails, repeat the procedure.

Parameters are stored in the modem, but may be changed if the modem is
connected to other equipment.

Initiation is not necessary if the modem is shortly disconnected, or power

supply disappears.

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1.2.4 Installation of Modem in PPS 3.00/5.00/10.00/

PCS/PCC systems
Connect modem to 9-pin serial-port on the front of the control module. A cable
for PC with 9-pin serial-port can be used.

Connect modem and turn it on. Enter the menu ‘MISCELLANEOUS’ and press
‘INITMODEM’.

The modem switches to ‘Auto-answer modem’ and is ready for receiving data.

If the operation fails, repeat the procedure.

Parameters are stored in the modem, but may be changed if the modem is
connected to other equipment.

Initiation is not necessary if the modem is shortly disconnected, or power

supply disappears.

1.2.5 Installation of Modem in Systems Without LCD

First connect the modem to a PC and use a terminal program (for example
Hyperterminal). Set the baud rate to 9600 and enter the following command:

ATS0=1&W.

Then press enter.

Connect the modem to the 9-pins serial-port on the front of the control module.
A cable for PC with 9-pins serial-port can be used.

1.2.6 Null-modem Cable

If a null-modem cable is used to communicate directly to a control unit without
using modem, select Communication/ Direct communication. The baud
rate for both PowCom and the control unit should be the same. If the baud rate
for PowCom and the control unit is different, it is impossible to get contact.

The cable shall be connected to the 9-pin plugs as following:

Figure 1-1 Null-modem cable

2 2
3 3
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1.3 Main window

When PowCom is connected to a system, the main window will display various
information about the system. The information may vary depending on the
particular system, but the main parameters like system voltage and battery
current are usually displayed here. The bigger part of main window is occupied
by diagram that show basic information.

Figure 1-2 Main Window For a PCS-Controlled System

1 2 3 4 5 6

The information displayed when clicking on the icons will vary according to
what type of controller the power system has, and also on the power system
setup.

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Rectifier Icon

Displays the current from the rectifier. When clicking on this icon the modules
information will be displayed in bottom left part of the main window. This is
further explained in Modules information on page 1-10.

Breakers Icon

The Breakers icon displays the system voltage and load current.

For a PCS controlled system that has individual current measurements

When clicking this icon, system specific information can be displayed. On PCS
system that has distributions with individual current measurement it show
controll that displays current values and allow setting of individual high current
alarms. If the limit checkbox is not checked the limit is not active. Setting the
limit to 0 is the same as deactivating it. On PCU30 system it display distribution
currents and fuse alarms status.

Battery Icon

The battery icon displays the current to the battery (if the current is negative
the battery is discharged). Clicking this icon will display battery/batteries
symmetry information if the system is set up to measure it. If installed on the
system, battery temperature information is also displayed here.

Symmetry voltage

Displays a list of measurements of symmetry voltages. If the battery/batteries

contain 18 cells, one of the measurements for each battery will be 0.00V.

If one or more icon have red border, that mean appertaining alarm have
occurred.

Alarm relay

The alarm relay icon displays the alarm condition for a specific relay. The
indication squares are red in case of alarm, otherwise blue. By clicking with the

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mouse on one of the indication squares if the main window is small, a window
with the alarm texts will be displayed. Otherwise alarm texts are displayed on
the right part of the main window.

External Measurements

On PCS systems this button will be available if there are any external
measurements on the system. Clicking on this button will open a window with
external measurements that are system specific, i.e. they are not standard
measurements. These measurements and the text describing them are
programmed in the configuration of the system.

Operation mode

A text field indicating the charging status of the system. (NORMAL, BOOST,
TEST, SPARE, etc.)

Graphic chart

The Graphic chart on the right bottom part display value history (voltage,
current or degrees celsius on the y-axis and time on the x-axis) for the selected
interval, than can be changed by right mouse click on the chart. Which
parameter is captured can be changed by click on value in the diagram. Right
button click will change source for blue line, left button click will change source
for green line. Any value from diagram can be logged into the graph.

1.3.1 Modules information

If rectifier icon is clicked, on the left bottom part will be displayed information
about installed modules.

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Figure 1-3 Main window with displayed modules

Grey icon indicate module not installed. Blue icon indicate module OK. Red
icon indicate module alarm.

If any of module icons will be clicked, there will be displayed data about
module as is shown in Figure 1-3.

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Figure 1-4

Module data

Displayed information depends on the connected system. However, a scrollbar

will always be displayed in the bottom part of the window. This scrollbar is used
to select the module. The number at the left side of the scrollbar shows the
selected module. The number that is stated as module no. shows the module
for which the data is displayed. If you select another module with the scrollbar,
the data for this module will be displayed after approximately 1 second. Click
on small rectifier icon in bottom left corner, dialog box with more information
will appear.

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1.4 Main menu

1.4.1 Communication menu

1.4.1.1 Telephone list

In the telephone list name, telephone number and baud rate may be entered
(without limitation of length on name and telephone number). Several
telephone lists can be used, and these lists may be protected with a password.
It is also possible to use callback.

If no baud rate is entered, 9600 will be used. If the modem you want to
communicate with is adjusted to a lower speed, the program will automatically
adjust the speed when contact is achieved.

To call a number, select the actual line in the list and press CALL. If the list
does not contain the number you want to call, press OTHER NUMBER and
enter the telephone number, baud rate and callback if wanted, and press OK.

The telephone list is now sorted alphabetically on name. The sorting happen
when a number is added to the list. To sort an existing list select changes on
one of the existing numbers and press OK.

Quick search

To find a site in the list start typing its name in the Quick Search field. The first
matching item in the list will be selected. As more characters are typed the
selection will move to match the typed name.

This function depends on the list being sorted. If you have an existing list made
by earlier versions of PowCom you can force it to be sorted by selecting an
item in the list. Press Change. Without changing anything press OK in the
window that pops up. The list will now be sorted. PowCom will always sort the
list when changes are made.

Calling

This window is displayed when the modem is used. Messages from the
modem will be shown in the text area

If the modem dials and does not contact the system, an error message will be
generated. Such as ìNO CARRIERî, ìBUSYî or ìNO DIAL TONEî. In this event,
PowCom will not hang up. The user will have to press ìCANCEL CALLî to
hang up.

Password

Once connection is made by the modem, the system password will have to be
entered.

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The password is 1234.Some systems will also require password to accept

parameter updates.

Edit telephone list

To edit the telephone list, highlight a line and select ìCHANGEî. The blank line
at the bottom of the list should be used to enter new numbers.

To delete a line in the telephone list, select a line and press DELETE.

To change telephone list, press NEW PHONE LIST and select a file. To create
a new list, type a new file name, and the file will be created.

To change the password for the active telephone list, press NEW
PASSWORD. Enter your old password. Then, enter the new password twice to
ensure correct spelling. The password can contain all kinds of letters and
numbers, and the system will distinguish between small and capital letters.

Modem initialisation

To change the initialization string for the modem, press MODEM SET-UP and
enter the string.

NOTE Switch data compression off, select direct asynchronous

communication, set the terminal speed to follow the line speed, select no
hand shake. For some modems this is adjusted from the factory.
However, for high speed modems the user usually has to switch data
compression off (v42/MNP).

Examples of suitable init. strings for some modems:

Description Value
US Robotics Sportster 14400 AT&K0
Lasat Unique 14400 AT&Q0&K0
UCOM Fastlink 14400 AT&Q0
HIDEM 14400 fax AT%C0\N1
HANDY 144 CC AT&F&C1|&Q0&K0
XLINK 28800 AT%C0\N1 (Rockwell chipset)

1.4.2 Direct communication

The direct communication selection is used to access a system that is
connected directly to the controller using a null-modem cable. It is important
that com-port and baud-rate is correctly set before selecting "Direct
Communication".

When connection is made the stored installation information on the system is

shown and the system password have to be entered.

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1.4.3 Network connection

The purpose of this window is to establish a connection to a system with PNI
(Power Network Interface).

The PNI contain a server that allows connection with PowCom.

It can also be used to connect trough a TCP/IP server that act as a link to a
network of rectifier systems connected to that server. To be able to use this a
server program must be running on this computer or on another computer
reachable in the TCP/IP network.

TCP/IP must be installed on the computer.

Server: Port

Enter the address and port number of the PowCom server here on the format
address:port. If a name-server is available symbolic names can be used for the
address, otherwise the standard TCP/IP notation is used.

Example: 199.200.110.101:4999

4999 in the example is the port number. PowCom only accept a port number
higher than 1000 to avoid conflict with standards used in TCP/IP. The port
number must be the same as the one the server use.

The standard port number for the PNI is 9000.

Get list

After entering an address and port number into Server: Port, selecting ìGet
Listî will display a list of systems connected to the server.

Connect

When one of the systems in the list has been highlighted, selecting
ìCONNECTî will set up the connection to that system. When connection is
made the stored installation information on the system is shown and the
system password has to be entered.

Cancel

Press cancel to leave this window without making a connection.

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1.4.3.1 Com port setup

Figure 1-5 Com port setup

The port set-up menu allows the PowCom software to set the PC’s
communication port and the modem’s baud rate. Select which com-port should
be used and the communication baud-rate. If an incorrect baud-rate is
selected, direct communication will not work. The baud-rate should always be
the same as the controller setting.

PCU 30.009600/4800/2400 baud (Default 9600)

PCU 6.002400 baud

PBSU 2400 baud

PCU 3.002400/9600 baud (Default 2400)

PCU 10.002400/9600 baud (Default 2400)

PCS / GMC2400/9600 baud (Default 9600)

1.4.3.2 Properties
Message timeout

Message time-out sets the amount of time PowCom will wait for a reply before
sending a new request. The default value is 1.0. In most cases this is ok, but
when communicating via mobile phones, or over very long distances, or via
radio modems or other equipment that cause a delay in the data flow it may be
necessary to increase this time. In most cases 2.0 will be enough.

If this time-out is increased it will take longer for PowCom to discover a broken
connection. The system does not allow values under 1.0.

Dial up timeout

This function sets the amount of time that the software will wait for a modem to
connect to another modem. The default is 60 seconds. In most cases this is
enough, but it may need to be increased if the remote modem has been set up
to wait for many rings before answering.

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1.4.4 Supervision menu

1.4.4.1 Set parameters

Figure 1-6 Example for PCS

The Set Parameters menu is located under the Supervision menu and allows
system parameters to be changed. The functions in this window will be the
same as those that are on the system controller.

The number of functions displayed in the set parameters will vary depending
on the particular system connected. Not all of the functions listed below will be
available on all systems.

Some systems have more than one output voltage. In this case the select
rectifier window will open and limits should be set for the module or module
group.

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Select rectifier

Some systems have several galvanic isolated output voltages and the
possibility for individual alarm threshold adjustment. Because of this feature
the rectifier must be selected before the alarm adjustment can be made.
However, when one module in a module group is adjusted the others will
automatically be adjusted correspondingly.

Select U1 - U4

Select output mode for the system. U1 is the normal charge voltage. U2 is the
boost charge voltage. U3 is battery test voltage. U4 is a spare mode that may
be used for a user-defined purpose.

U1 - U4

Voltage reference for the different output modes.

Battery Current limit

Gives the possibility to select a maximum current for the system. As battery
current in amps. (PCS/PCU5/10), or as rectifier current in percent of maximum
capacity (PCU30).

Low voltage alarm

Adjusts the lower limit for voltage before the system gives alarm.

High voltage alarm

Adjusts the upper limit for voltage before the system gives alarm.

Over voltage shutdown

If the voltage reaches over this limit, the rectifier that delivers the highest
current will be switched off

Load/battery disconnection

If the voltage falls below this limit during mains failure, the load/battery will be
disconnected.

Partial load disconnect

Disconnection of lower prioritised load in order to extend backup time for

important load. Disconnection is time controlled or voltage controlled.

Load/battery connect

If the battery is disconnected, it will be connected again if the voltage is above

this limit and the mains returned.

NOTE Some systems do not include this function.

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High load

Entered in percent of the maximum power from the system. If the load current
gets higher this limit, the system will give alarm to signal that there may not be
enough capacity to charge the battery.

Temperature limit

Sets the upper limit for temperature before the system gives alarm

Symmetry limit

If the voltage in one block differs more than this limit, from the average block
voltage, the systems will give alarm.

End voltage battery test

Lower limit for system voltage during test. If the voltage falls below this limit,
the test will be stopped and an alarm will be reported.

Battery test time

Sets the maximum number of minutes a test may last. If this limit is reached
the test will stop.

Ah. limit for test

Sets the energy that may be discharged from the battery during test. If this limit
is reached the test will stop

Time for test

Sets the time of day (0-23) when automatic test should start. E.g. 4 - the test
starts at 04.00.

Number of batteries

Sets the number of branches on the battery that are equipped with symmetry
measuring.

Boost time

Sets the duration of boost charging.

Boost interval

Sets the number of weeks between each boost.

Boost factor

Used to set the duration of boost after mains failure. See T1 LIMIT and T2
LIMIT.

T1 limit

When the voltage reaches below this limit, the system starts counting time.
When the voltage reaches over this limit again, the counting stops. The

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counted time is used in a function with the boost factor when the voltage
reaches over T2 LIMIT.

T2 limit

When the system reaches over this limit the boost will start. The duration will
be the time from T1 LIMIT multiplied with the boost factor.

Automatic test

Sets how many times each year automatic test shall be performed.

Battery type

Sets the type of battery that is connected. Indicates how many blocks each
branch is divided into for symmetry measurements

Temperature compensating

Activates the temperature compensation. The charging voltage will be

adjusted continuously according to the compensation factor.

Compensation factor

When the temperature compensation is active the charging voltage will be

changed according to this factor. The adjusted charging voltage refers to 20
degrees C. If the temperature rises with 10 degrees, the voltage will be
reduced according to the adjusted compensation factor. If the temperature
goes down the voltage will be adjusted correspondingly. The adjustment is
done continuously, which means that if the temperature is changed with 1
degree, the voltage will be changed with 1/10 of the compensation factor.

System specific limits

This button will open a window with system specific limits. In this window limits
that are specific for this system can be set. These limits and the text that
describe them are programmed in the configuration of the controller. If no limits
have been defined, the button will be grey.

1.4.5 Set date and time

The Set Date and Time menu allows the date and time for the controller to be
set.

The menu allows the controller to reset according to the system time of the PC.

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1.4.6 Set installation data

Figure 1-7 Installation data

This menu allows system information to be changed. This information will be

displayed when connecting to the system. The information will not have an
influence on the function of the system, but is necessary to identify the system.
The installation date should be set when the system is installed because it is
used to calculate dates for battery tests.

1.4.7 Set system status (only PCU 30.00)

Control module active

Controls if the control module is allowed to regulate the output voltage of the
rectifier modules. Should be active during normal operation. Will automatically
be set "not active" at e.g. change of EPROM. The procedure is to adjust all
parameters for voltage, alarms, levels etc. and then activate the control
module.

Automatic boost charging

Sets the automatic boost charging (boost) active. Must only be activated if the
batteries shall be boost charged.

Temperature compensating

Activates the temperature compensation. The charging voltage will be

adjusted continuously according to the compensation factor.

Compensation factor

Is the factor with which the charging voltage will be changed when the
temperature compensation is active. The adjusted charging voltage refers to
20 degrees C. If the temperature rises with 10 degrees, the voltage will be
reduced according to the adjusted compensation factor. If the temperature

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goes down the voltage will be adjusted correspondingly. The adjustment is

done continuously, which means that if the temperature is changed with 1
degree, the voltage will be changed with 1/10 of the compensation factor.

Modules

Set the modules that are installed in the system. 1-31 are rectifier modules and
33 is the alarm unit (PAU). Tick off the installed rectifier modules. PAU (33)
shall always be activated.

Automatic test (only PCU with lower software versions than 3.20)

States if an automatic test shall be executed once a year. PCU 30 with V3.20
or higher have several options for automatic test.

1.4.8 Transfer test data

This menu displays the last 10 tests stored in the controller. The tests are
numbered in time order starting with 0 (being the most recent) and 9 (being the
oldest). This window allows test data to be viewed; this includes information
about measurement numbers, end voltage, and maximum symmetry voltage.

Test data can be saved to file or viewed in the ìView Test Dataî window or in a
spreadsheet format. Selecting ìPreviewî will display an example of the test
curve.

GMC and PCS only: If there were any batteries with symmetry measuring
during the test the symmetry voltages may be downloaded by clicking the
Symmetries button. If the button is grey no data is available. Symmetries may
be stored as normal battery test files. The files for each battery is saved
separately, with a filename, block numbers 1-4 is added to the name to
produce the full name. That means that the filename for each battery should
not be more than 7 characters.

1.4.9 Get all tests

Gets all tests stored in the PCU and save them on disk. You can enter the
name of a file or use the first seven letters in the type description, and 0, 1, 2,
will automatically be added to the file names of the belonging tests. The test
data can thereafter be studied in the VIEW TEST DATA window or a
spreadsheet. If you do not know what is included in the different tests, this is
mush quicker than getting one and one test from TRANSFER TEST DATA. If
the filename you enter generates a filename that already exists, the old file will
automatically be deleted.

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1.4.10 Get battery log (PCS / GMC only)

Figure 1-8

Selecting this will open the above window which download the battery log data
that has been stored in the PCS the first of every month. Press Download to
collect the data from the PCS, this will take a while, and is indicated by a
progress bar. Click Save to save the log as a tabulator separated file that can
be imported in Excel, and other programs.

1.4.11 Change password

Select this menu to change the default password. To change the password for
the active telnet list, select îNEW PASSWORDî. The system will prompt for the
old password, enter this and then enter the new password twice to verify.

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1.4.12 Alarm history

Figure 1-9 Alarm history

This window shows a list of the last (up to) 40 alarms. Selecting a time on the
list displays a list of alarms that where active at that time, and also shows
changes in the alarm status.

1.4.13 Alarms/information
The list shows all alarms that are active at the moment.

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1.4.14 Alarm dial back

Figure 1-10 Dial back control

If needed the PCU/PCS can be set up to dial back to a certain number in case
of an alarm. Tick off the alarms that should trigger a dial back. Enter the phone
number, and enable dial back. Dial back require a modem connected to the
PCU/PCS. Three modes of dial back is available.

„ Server on change, is used together with the PowCom phone server and
the telephone number must be the number to that server. Note that this
mode will dial repeatingly until contact has been made with the server,
so do not use this in any other context.

„ Pager on change will dial once each time the alam status change,
including when the alarm is deactivated.

„ Pager on new alarm will dial once when new alarms occur. To send a
number to a pager set the phone number to NNNNNNNN@XXXXX ,
where NNNNNNNN is the number to the pager and XXXXX is the
number that will be shown on the pager.

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1.4.15 Set network address

New versions of the PCU software allow several control units to be connected
to one serial port controlled by a PowCom network server, or a PNI
(Power-One network interface). For this to work each of the PCU's must be
given a unique address. The address must be between 2 and 255.

When a PNI is used the network address should be set to 2.

1.4.16 TCP/IP settings.

On systems with built in PNI (Power Network Interface) the IP-address of the
network board must be set from PowCom before the network interface can
communicate on the network.

Enter the IP address, net mask and default gateway to be used.

Use a telnet client to log on to the card and do further configuration of the
network interface. See the PNI documentation.

1.4.17 Inventory (PCS only)

Figure 1-11

The inventory menu displays a list of all modules and units in a system
controlled by the PCS. Selecting a module or unit and selecting ìView Unit/
Module Infoî will show more information about the selected item.

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The Reconfigure button is used when modules or units are permanently

removed from the system to tell the PCS that all items that is not
communicating has actually been removed from the system.

Some system allows a master reset to be performed when you are connected
with a direct connection. Some systems also allow the controller to be
restarted without resetting anything. These buttons are only available when the
connected system support them and there is a direct connection. Resets are
not possible from network or modem connections for security reasons.

1.5 Utilities menu

1.5.1 Log data

Figure 1-12

The Log Data function can be used to log current, and voltage. PowCom must
be on-line with the system during the log period.

The files generated by the logger, cannot be displayed in the ìVIEW TEST
DATAî window, but can be imported to a spreadsheet.

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1.5.2 View test data

Figure 1-13

This window displays test data graphically. Up to four charts can be displayed
at the same time. Select the file you want to see from the file list. Use the
CTRL. key and left mouse button to display several charts at the same time.

The combo boxes marked with X-axis and Y-axis can be used to change the
axis values. The voltage as a function of Ah-discharged can be used to
compare data for different tests to see if the battery voltage falls faster during
discharging than when the battery was new.

To delete files use "drag-drop". Click on a file and drag it to the trashcan icon.

Test data files can be saved by using the built in database function. Drag and
drop the file in the database icon (file cabinet) to save.

To open a file in the database, double-click on the database icon, a list of

available files will appear. Select the file from the list.

To cancel the marking of all files in a list: Select only one file, push the Ctrl.
button and click the left push button on the mouse over the selected file.

The list boxes which covers the graphic area can be moved by clicking the
right push button of the mouse and drag the window, or hidden by deselecting
LEGEND.

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Print.

The Print button allows the file to be sent to a printer. The following options are
available:

Full page - Printing the charts in the window in a full-page version. The data
for each chart is printed at the top of the sheet.

Half page - Printing the charts in the window on a half page. The data for each
chart is printed at the top of the sheet.

U, A, Ah - Only available when one chart is selected. Prints voltage, current

and ampere-hours as a function of time in three different curves on one sheet.

Measurements - Prints the values of the test as text.

Printer set-up - Standard printer set-up picture for selecting printer and paper
orientation (landscape or portrait).

Copying to Clipboard - Copies the chart to the clipboard enabling the user to
paste it into a document in another program, e.g. Word. To paste the chart into
a Word document, select PASTE SPECIAL in Word and select PICTURE from
the list. The chart will be pasted in the Word document and can be scaled in
Word. To paste the information texts about the different charts select PASTE
SPECIAL once more and select UNFORMATTED TEXT.

1.5.3 View parameter file

Files saved by the save command in the SET PARAMETERS window may be
viewed and edited offline by selecting this command. This allows a parameter
file to be altered and restored to the system at a later time. The command
opens a Set Parameter window for the original system type.

1.5.4 PCS configuration updater (PCS /GMC only)

If the configuration of the PCS need to be updated you can get a file from
Power One that can be used to do that.

1. Open the PowCom software and choose ìUpdate PCS configî from the
Utilities Menu.

2. Another window will open. Choose ìSelect update fileî

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Figure 1-14

3. Locate the directory that has the update file. Select the file and click
îOkî.

4. Choose ìTransfer data to PCSî button. The transfer process will take a
few seconds.

5. Once the transfer is complete, choose ìStore config in flashî

6. When the system is done, select close from the Configuration updater
menu.

7. To check that the configuration is updated, check the configuration

number via the PCS miscellaneous-version menu.

8. If you get a warning that the configuration was not made specifically for
this system, it means that you are trying to load a general configuration.
You can do that if you are sure that the configuration suites the system
you try to load it into. If you are not sure of this then press cancel to
abort the operation.It is important not to load unsuitable configurations
since the configuration may change the operation of the system.

1.5.5 Modify configuration

Through this dialog default parameters can be modified and alarms relays
assigning can be changed. This menu item is accessible only if user has
appropriate licence.

1.5.6 Configuration wizard (PCS/PCC/GMC only)

Through this wizard is possible to create or modify whole system configuration.
This menu item is accessible only if user has appropriate licence.

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1.6 Button bar

For starting the direct communication:

For starting the phone list for communication via modem:

For opening network connection window:

For opening the window for selection of baud-rate and serial port:

To open the Set parameters window. (Only when communication is

established.):

To open the View test data window:

1.7 Glossary
B

baud-rate: speed. Can be 2400, 4800 or 9600 depending of type of modem

and set-up

call-back: modems can be adjusted in a way that when the modem has been
called and when the correct password is stated, the modem hangs up and call
back a programmed number. This is not a function that is available for all types
of modems and some types of modem will not work together if this function is
used. See the user manual for the modem for more information. If this function

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is used, it is possible to transfer a password and thereafter wait for the modem
to return your call.

clipboard: clipboard in Windows. Whatever is put here, can be pasted into

documents in other programmes.

combo-boxes: combo-box is a text area that shows a text together with a

push button. When pushing this button a list will pop up below the text window,
enabling the user to choose another option

drag-drop: on an object and drag it over another object: Choose a file. While
pressing the left push button on the mouse, drag it over another object and
release the push button again.

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