ABB VIM1EC User manual

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VIM1EC meter and Gateway Assemblies may be factory or field installed in BDFBs.
Models for Field Installation
Gateway Assemblies - not required when used with GPS system equipped with Millennium® II or Pulsar Plus
controller or when Gateway Assembly is factory mounted.
150047915 for H569445 G101 BDFB
150050054 for H569445 G103 BDFB
150050351 for H569445 G7 and G8
VIM1EC meter - not required when factory mounted
150050350 for H569445 G7 and G8
150050178 for H569445 G101 and G103
Warning: Hazardous energy and voltages are present in a powered BDFB. Avoid contact with the DC buses.
When making connection to energized DC buses place insulating material to prevent contact with other DC buses and grounded metal.
Before getting started, have the following tools and information available:
• IP Address and other network information from Systems Administrator
• PC or Laptop with RS-232, and Easyview2* installed
• RS-232 cable
• Torque wrench - 0-240 in-lb / 28 Nm (Gateway installation only)
• Screw Driver - Phillips #2 (retrofit only)
• Socket - 5/16” (retrofit only)
*EasyView2™ is the graphic user interface (GUI) ABB provides for local serial port access to controllers (see
Reference Documents).
Installation Steps
Ethernet access to BDFB Meter VIM1EC may be implemented via a Gateway card (factory-installed or
field-installed), or via a Millennium® II or Pulsar Plus controller.
Start with the step indicated in this table for the equipment that you are installing.
Installing Start with Step Skip if
Gateway Assembly R1 Not installing a Gateway Assembly
VIM1EC Meter V1 Not installing a VIM1EC Meter
VIM1EC Meter Gateway Assembly 150047915 and 150050054 Gateway Assembly 150050351

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Component Location
Front View of BDFB (typical)
H569445 G101 and G103
H569445 G7 and G8
VIM1/VIM1EC meter)
Gateway Assembly
480 PNG 63k
RS485 Daisy Chain
(RS485 devices are also known as ABB Device Comm devices)
Wiring Diagram
VIM1EC meter is connected via RS485 daisy-chain network either to a GPS system equipped with Millennium® I
or Pulsar Plus controller or to a Gateway Assembly.
RS485 Network:
1. RS485 connection to previous RS485 device
• First VIM1EC connects to either a Gateway or to a GPS system RS485 network.
• Additional VIM1EC connects to either the previous RS485 device in a network
mastered by either a Gateway Assembly or by a GPS system controller.
2. Gateway Assembly connection for terminating resistor
• Gateway Assembly with one BDFB - install the terminating resistor (TR 450050642)
In Position 1 of the RJ485 adapter on the bracket.
3. RS485 connection to next RS485 device or terminating resistor
• Gateway Assembly multiple BDFBs or GPS system - install the terminating
resistor in the last RS485 device of the chain, into the RS485 port for the
next RS485 device
Bracket
RS232
(Craft Part)
First VIM1EC
GPS system—if Present
Gateway Assembly - if Present
Pre-Wired
Position 2
Position 1
To DC Bus Bars
Pre-Wired
Position 3
LAN Ethernet 
Maximum 16
VIM1ECs
To next RS485 device
(VIM1EC , etc.)
GPS or Gateway

VIM1EC

Gateway Card
LED
RS485
Right Branch Terminating
Resistor
ABB Device Comm Cables
Terminating
Resistor
Left Branch
ABB Device
Comm Cables
ABB Device Comm Cables
Controller of
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Front Panel
H569445 G101 & G102
Step R1 - Remove Existing Panel and Mount Gateway Assembly
Gateway assembly replaces a blank panel at the top of the BDFB:
H569445 G101 & G102 - Top Rear H569445 G7 & G8 - Top Front
1. Remove existing panel by removing screws: rear panel - 4 screws , front panel - 2 screws. Save the hardware.
2. Mount Gateway assembly to chassis with the card on the inside of the panel: rear panel lip is top, front panel lip is on
the bottom. Secure with screws removed in 1. Torque to 2.8Nm (25 in-lb) - 5/16” socket.
H569445 G7 & G8
Rear Panel
Step R2 - Install Gateway Power Cables
Note: Follow all safe and appropriate installation practices when performing this work on a live system.
Rear mounted Gateway assembly - You will need to remove the protective cover of the Gateway kit to be able to
access its ports (four screws).
1. Remove the top BDFB rear access panel.
2. Verify polarity of bus bars with a meter
before making connections.
3. Remove the protective cover of the Gateway
kit ( rear panel only) -four screws.
4. Connect the Gateway card to BDFB power using
the 850048025 wire set provided with the kit:
a) If connection points shown at right have Faston blades
replace the ring terminals of the wire set with Faston
terminals (provided).
b) Attach the wire set terminals A1 (+), A1 (–), B1 (+), and B1 (–)
to the DC bus bars .
Use the provided hardware.
Torque ring terminal screws to 65 in-lb if present.
a) Attach the other end of the cable assembly to the power
connector J9 located on the bottom right hand side of the Gateway card (see Wiring Diagram).
5. Route power and as desired using cable ties.
Rear mounted Gateway Assembly: route the cables along the bracket connecting the front and back of the BDFB to keep
them out of the path of the load wires.
6. Replace the top BDFB rear access panel.
(Red) B1 (+) (Red) A1 (+)(Black) A1 (-)
(Black) B1 (-)
BDFB Rear View
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Step R3 - Connect Ethernet Cable (LAN)
1. Connect Ethernet Cable (LAN) to Gateway Assembly J5 - see Wiring Diagram.
2. Replace the protective cover of the Gateway kit ( rear panel only) - four screws.
Step R4 - Configure Gateway Card - per site engineering instructions
1. Connect a laptop or PC to the RS-232 port of the Gateway assembly (see
Wiring Diagram).
2. If not already installed, download and install EasyView2 (see Reference
Documents).
3. Start Easyview2.
4. Login as administrator - Password: administrator
5. Configure the IPV4 or IPV6 settings on the Settings Network Settings
screen.
6. Configure password under Settings Passwords.
Go to Step V1 if installing a VIM1EC Meter.
Go to Step V3 if connecting to an existing VIM1EC Meter.
Step V1 - Record Configuration of Existing VIM1 Meter
See Information VIM1EC Meter for Meter Parameters table and Menu Map.
Number Of Loads (Item 5)
Meter Type (Item 6) Load ID Format (Item 7)
First Load Location (Item 8)
Shunt Rating (Item 9)
Local Buzzer (Item 2)
Load Available (Item 12)
Power Loss (Item 13)
Overload Delay (Item 16)
Assigned Circuit (Item 17)
Other parameters as instructed in Site Engineering Instructions.
Screws
Install Gateway Assembly-R steps (continue)
Install VIM1EC Meter-V Steps

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Step V3 - Install VIM1EC Meter
1. Move all cables from the VIM1C meter to the VIM1EC meter - connections are the same as on meter removed.
2. Gently put the meter in place in the BDFB - do not apply excessive force on the attached cables.
3. Secure with 2 screws.
Torque to 2.8Nm (25 in-lb) – 5/16” socket.
Step V4 - Configure VIM1EC Meter
See Information VIM1EC Meter for Meter Parameters table and Menu Map.
1. Configure the VIM1EC meter with the parameters recorded from the removed VIM1 meter.
2. Configure Device ID per site engineering instructions
Each VIM1EC on an RS485 network must have a unique ID from 1 to 16.
The Device ID is factory set to 0. ID=1 is recommended for a VIM1EC in a BDFB with a Gateway assembly.
MENU SYSTEM PARAMETERS DEVICE ID
3. Confirm that the Gateway is powered up and communicating to the VIM1EC. The LED located in the lower left side of
the Gateway card should be green.
• If LED is off, red, or yellow use the VIM1EC front panel to check and clear alarms
Possible alarms: Power not connected properly, Device ID not configured properly, tripped breaker, incorrect alarm
threshold
4. Repeat from 2. above for each additional VIM1EC Meter if installing a Gateway Assembly connecting to multiple VIM1EC
Meters.
Step V5 - Connect the VIM1EC to the RS485 Daisy-Chain Network
1 or 2 RS485 cables will be run to the back of the VIM1EC within the BDFB to other RS485 daisy-chain devices.
The RS485 Daisy-Chain Network may be mastered by a Gateway Assembly or by a controller in a GPS system.
See Wiring Diagram.
1. Remove 2 screws securing VIM1EC meter.
2. Gently pull the meter out of the BDFB - do not apply excessive force on the attached cables. Leave cables attached to
the meter.
3. Remove the RS485 Daisy Chain Network Terminating Resistor from the device at the end of the network, if present.
Save the resistor.
4. Connect an RS485 cable between the VIM1EC and the device at the end of the network.
• If this VIM1EC is in the BDFB with the Gateway Assembly, connect to Position 3 on the Gateway Assembly bracket.
5. Connect an RS485 cable between the VIM1EC and VIM1EC in the next BDFB if present.
6. Install the terminating resistor in the unused RS485  port VIM1EC (now at the end of the daisy-chain network).
Install VIM1EC Meter-V Steps (continue)
Step V2 - Remove VIM1 Meter
The VIM1 meter is mounted on the front of the BDFB.
1. Remove 2 screws.
2. Gently pull the meter out of the BDFB - do not apply excessive force on the attached cables. Leave cables attached to
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Step V6 - Verify Connection to RS485 Daisy-Chain Network
1. Connect a laptop or PC to
a. RS-232 port of the Gateway assembly (see Wiring Diagram).
or
b. The local port of the controller in the GPS system
2. If not already installed, download and install EasyView2
(see Reference Documents).
3. Start Easyview2.
4. Login as user- Password: lineage
5. Confirm Gateway is connected to the VIM1EC by navigating
to Home ► Distribution Bay Status to make sure you can see
the data for every BDFB load for each connected the VIM1EC.
Installation Completed.
Information: VIM1EC Meter
Each load bus is equipped with a shunt: 1500 A for
G7 and G8, 1600 A for G101 and G102. The VIM1C
monitors these shunts to determine actual currents
and the remaining capacity of each load bus.
VIM1C features include fuse/breaker alarms, power
loss alarms, individually configurable overload
thresholds, individually configurable power loss,
audible, and remote form-C output alarms. The VIM1
receives redundant power from the A and B panels
and external ABS.
Voltage and Current - VIM1C displays voltage, current,
and identifies each monitored load bus.
Alarm Indication - When an alarm occurs, the
backlight on the display changes color from green
(normal) to red (alarm active) and the front panel
text also changes from “No Alarms” to “Alarms.”
Keys – Left and Right keys are used to navigate the
menu. Up and Down keys are used to adjust the
parameters.
Menus -
Install VIM1EC Meter-V Steps (continue)

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VIM1EC Meter Parameters
1 System Voltage
2 Local Buzzer
3 Display Contrast
4 Software Version
5 Number Of Loads
6 Meter Type
7 Load ID Format
8 First Load (location)
9 Shunt Rating
10 Overload Latch
11 Combined Load
12 Load Available
13 Load Power Loss
14 Load overload Type
15 Load Overload
16 Load Overload Delay
17 Assigned Circuits
18 Start Lamp Test
19 Clear Latched Events
20 Start Alarm Test
21 Device ID
Information: VIM1EC Meter (Continue)

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Specifications and Application
• Specifications and ordering information are in the brochures listed in Reference Documents.
• Installation Environment - Install in Network Telecommunication Facilities, OSP, or where NEC applies.
Reference Documents
These documents are available at www.abbpowerconversion.com
Drawings and other engineering information are available -
Contact Technical Support at
1-877-546-3243
1-972-244-9288
Email - [e-mail]
4530236P 6420883P Kit 5069 BDFB VIM1EC Retrofit
CC848815341 Pulsar Plus Controller Family Product Manual
CC850018552 H569-445 Battery Distribution Fuse/Circuit Breaker Bay (BDFB/BDCBB) ESAPP VIM1
ESAPP VIM1 Smart Distribution Monitor—VIM1
EasyView2™ GUI (under DC Power Systems > Software)
108994645 Basic Installation and User’s Guide for the Millennium II Controller J85501P-1

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NOTES

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NOTES

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