Alber BDSU User manual
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BDSU Installation Guide
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Albér BDSU Installation Guide Part Number 4200–088
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LIMITED WARRANTY FOR ALBÉR PRODUCTS
This Warranty is given ONLY to purchasers who buy for commercial or industrial use in the ordinary course of each purchaser's business.
General:
Albér Corp. products and systems are, in our opinion, the finest available. We take pride in our products and are pleased that you have chosen
them. Under certain circumstances, we offer with our products the following One Year Warranty Against Defects in Material and Workmanship.
Please read your Warranty carefully. This Warranty sets forth our responsibilities in the unlikely event of defect and tells you how to obtain
performance under this Warranty.
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
AGAINST DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP
ALBÉR PRODUCTS COVERED:
BDS-40, BDS 256XL, BDSU, and MPM-100.
Terms of Warranty:
As provided herein, the Albér product is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from
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personnel, and the product has been stored in a suitable environment prior to start-up. The start-up date will be determined only from the
completed ASCOMP file provided to Albér from User and accepted by Albér. The product shipment date will be determined only from the
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Within a reasonable time, but in no case to exceed thirty (30) days after User's discovery of a defect, User shall contact Albér at 1-800-851-
4632.
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number will be refused and returned freight collect to User at User's expense. Products shipped by User to Albér which have incurred freight
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Warranty coverage will be applicable only after Albér's inspection discloses the claimed defect and shows no signs of treatment or use that
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FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE NET PRODUCT PURCHASE PRICE.
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WHETHER ANY CLAIM IS BASED UPON THEORIES OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, TORT, OR OTHERWISE.
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any other amounts due. During the period when any amounts are overdue from User, Albér warranty obligations shall be suspended.
The warranty expiration date shall not be extended upon payment of the overdue amount. Albér reserves the right to supplement or
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principles thereof.
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prior or contemporaneous oral or written communications, representations, understandings or agreements relating to this subject.
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Table of Contents
1. Safety Information .............................................................................................................................1-1
1.1. General.......................................................................................................................................1-1
1.2. Document Symbols ....................................................................................................................1-1
1.3. Safety Symbols...........................................................................................................................1-2
1.4. Product Safety Practices ............................................................................................................1-2
2. Preventive Maintenance....................................................................................................................2-1
2.1. Visual Inspection ........................................................................................................................2-1
2.2. Cleaning System Components ...................................................................................................2-1
2.3. Sense Leads: When Applicable/Ring Terminals.........................................................................2-1
2.4. Internal Component Replacement.............................................................................................2-1
2.5. Shipping, Storage, Normal Use Protection ................................................................................2-1
3. System Overview................................................................................................................................3-1
3.1. Building Management System Integration ................................................................................3-2
4. System Installation.............................................................................................................................4-1
4.1. Installation Checklist ..................................................................................................................4-1
5. Materials Received List ......................................................................................................................5-1
5.1. Battery Acquisition Module (UXBM)..........................................................................................5-1
5.2. System Acquisition Module (UXSM) ..........................................................................................5-3
5.3. UXCM Module............................................................................................................................5-5
6. System Installation Considerations....................................................................................................6-1
6.1. Equipment Location...................................................................................................................6-1
6.2. Power Options ...........................................................................................................................6-1
6.3. Mounting Options......................................................................................................................6-1
6.4. Wire Lengths ..............................................................................................................................6-2
6.5. Isolate the Battery String ...........................................................................................................6-2
6.6. Identify Cell/Monobloc Number 1.............................................................................................6-2
7. Verify Hardware Configuration for Battery String Being Monitored.................................................7-1
8. Mounting the Equipment...................................................................................................................8-1
8.1. Mounting UXBM and UXSM Hardware......................................................................................8-1
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8.2. Mounting UXCM Hardware........................................................................................................8-3
9. UXBM Harness and Tab Washer Installation .....................................................................................9-1
9.1. Connection Scenarios.................................................................................................................9-2
9.2. Tab Washer Installation Details .................................................................................................9-2
9.3. Power Harness ...........................................................................................................................9-4
9.4. Combined Resistance Readings with Cell Temperatures...........................................................9-7
9.5. Discrete Resistance Readings with no Cell Temperatures.........................................................9-8
9.6. Discrete Resistance Readings with Cell Temperatures............................................................9-10
9.7. Special Considerations when Installing UXBM’s......................................................................9-11
10. UXSM Harness Installation...........................................................................................................10-1
10.1. 24/48VDC Battery Powered.................................................................................................10-1
10.2. AC Powered..........................................................................................................................10-4
10.3. Distributed Powered............................................................................................................10-5
11. Installing the Fiber Optic Cable....................................................................................................11-1
12. Installing Optional Sensors/Transducers .....................................................................................12-1
12.1. String Current Transducer....................................................................................................12-1
12.2. Float Current Transducer .....................................................................................................12-2
12.3. Ambient Temperature Sensor..............................................................................................12-4
13. Installing Label Identifiers............................................................................................................13-1
14. Installing Intellislot®Communication Cards.................................................................................14-1
15. Alarm Contacts and Remote Reset ..............................................................................................15-1
16. Index.............................................................................................................................................16-1
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List of Figures
Figure 1 - System Example..........................................................................................................3-1
Figure 2 - UXBM Model Number Label.....................................................................................7-1
Figure 3 - UXBM Mounted to UNI_STRUT® ...........................................................................8-1
Figure 4 - Mounting Bracket - KIT-1200-375.............................................................................8-3
Figure 5 - UXCM Configured for 19" Rack Mounting...............................................................8-4
Figure 6 - UXCM Configured for Table Top Mounting..............................................................8-4
Figure 7 - Exposed Post Power Lead and Tab Washer Assembly...............................................9-3
Figure 8 - Recessed Post Tab Washer Assembly.........................................................................9-4
Figure 9 - First UXBM with Combined Resistance Readings.....................................................9-5
Figure 10 - Mid UXBM with Combined Resistance Readings ...................................................9-6
Figure 11 - Last UXBM in String with Combined Resistance Readings....................................9-7
Figure 12 - UXBM with Combined Resistance and Cell Temperature Readings.......................9-8
Figure 13 - First UXBM with Discrete Resistance Readings......................................................9-9
Figure 14 - Mid UXBM with Discrete Resistance Readings.......................................................9-9
Figure 15 - Last UXBM with Discrete Resistance Readings ....................................................9-10
Figure 16 - UXBM with Discrete Resistance with Cell Temperature Readings.......................9-11
Figure 17 - Power Connection for UXBM Monitoring Less Than Five Cells ..........................9-12
Figure 18 - Power Connection for UXBM Monitoring with a Split Load of 4 x 12V ..............9-13
Figure 19 - Improper connection method with disconnect switch.............................................9-14
Figure 20 - Proper Connection Method with Disconnect Switch..............................................9-15
Figure 21 - Intertier Connection on Last Cell within Group .....................................................9-16
Figure 22 - Intertier Connection on Cell in Middle of Group....................................................9-17
Figure 23 - UXSM Power Connector ........................................................................................10-2
Figure 24 - Exposed Post UXBM and UXSM Power Lead Assembly of Connections............10-2
Figure 25 - Recessed Post UXBM and UXSM Power Lead Assembly of Connections...........10-3
Figure 26 - UXSM DC Powered................................................................................................10-4
Figure 27 - UXSM AC Powered................................................................................................10-4
Figure 28 - UXSM 24VDC Distributed Power..........................................................................10-5
Figure 29 - Fiber Optic Connection (Method 1)........................................................................11-1
Figure 30 - Fiber Optic Connection (Method 2)........................................................................11-2
Figure 31 - Minimum Fiber Optic Bend Radius........................................................................11-2
Figure 32 - String Current Transducer Connections..................................................................12-1
Figure 33 - String Current Connection on Rear of UXSM or UXCM.......................................12-2
Figure 34 - Float Current Connection Cable..............................................................................12-2
Figure 35 - Rear View of FCCP Control Unit...........................................................................12-3
Figure 36 - String Current Connection on Rear of UXSM or UXCM.......................................12-3
Figure 37 - FCCP Sensor...........................................................................................................12-4
Figure 38 - Single Temperature Sensor 1102-186-XX..............................................................12-4
Figure 39 - Double Temperature Sensors 1102-187-XX...........................................................12-4
Figure 40 - UXBM Label Placement.........................................................................................13-1
Figure 41 - UXSM Label Placement .........................................................................................13-1
Figure 42 - Intellislot® Card Slots.............................................................................................14-1
Figure 43 - Alarm Contacts and Remote Reset .........................................................................15-1
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List of Tables
Table 1 - Installation Task List....................................................................................................4-1
Table 2 - UXBM Inventory List ..................................................................................................5-1
Table 3 - UXSM Inventory List...................................................................................................5-3
Table 4 - UXCM Inventory List ..................................................................................................5-5
Table 5 - Recommended Power Lead Connection ....................................................................9-13
Table 6 - Extender Lead Kits.....................................................................................................9-14
Table 7 - Intertier/Inter-row cable assignment...........................................................................9-17
Table 8 - 24/48VDC Power Cable Parts List.............................................................................10-1
Table 9 - Intellislot Card Parts List............................................................................................14-1
Safety Information
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1.Safety Information
1.1. General
The protective features of this product may be compromised if it is used in a manner not specified in this
guide and/or related operation or installation instructions. This manual describes general installation of
the system. If the system has features or accessories not described in this manual, contact Albér.
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and
repair of this product. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in
this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the product. Albér
assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these requirements.
Note
Use safety equipment when working in and around the batteries.
Never energize the device until after the installation is complete.
Never exceed equipment voltage, power ratings or capabilities.
Use of this product in a manner not specified could compromise the designed in
safety if this product.
1.2. Document Symbols
The symbols below appear in this manual or are affixed to the Albér device. It is important to review
these symbols and to understand the type of instructional information they convey.
WARNING
Highlights areas related to user safety.
Calls attention to a procedure, practice, or condition which, if not correctly
followed, could result in personal injury. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING
symbol until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met. Always
observe safety information when installing, setting up or operating this
product.
CAUTION
Highlights areas related to product or data safety.
Calls attention to an operating procedure or condition which, if not correctly
followed, could result in damage to the product or permanent loss of data. Do
not proceed beyond a CAUTION symbol until the indicated conditions are fully
understood and met.
Note
The Note symbol calls attention to important information.
Describes additional information to help the user.
Safety Information
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1.3. Safety Symbols
The following symbols may appear on the system or individual equipment.
CAUTION. Risk of danger.
Equipment protected throughout by double insulation or reinforced insulation.
1.4. Product Safety Practices
The following describe safety practices particular to the installation or operation of the product.
Equipment Service
Proper installation and testing are essential to the correct functioning of the system. If you have
questions, contact Albér and request monitor assistance. Except as explained in this manual, do not
attempt to service Albér equipment.
Any adjustment, maintenance or repair of this product must be performed by qualified personnel.
Contact an Albér customer service engineer and request assistance. Only qualified and trained
personnel may perform the operations described in this manual. All safety information must be read,
understood, and strictly adhered to before installing, powering up or using the equipment or software
(the "system".)
Equipment Grounding
To minimize shock hazard, the system chassis must be connected to an electrical protective earth
ground if/when required. When AC mains are used for the power source, the system must be connected
to the AC power mains through a grounded power cable, with the ground wire firmly connected to an
electrical safety ground at the power outlet.
Fuses
For continued protection, only the fuses with the required rated current, voltage, and specified type, i.e.
normal slo–blo, fast blow, time delay, etc. must be used.
Equipment Access
Operating personnel must not remove equipment covers, shields, and or panels. Component repair
and/or replacement and internal adjustments must be made only by qualified service personnel.
Operating Damaged Equipment
Do not operate damaged equipment. Equipment that appears damaged or defective must be made
inoperative and secured against unintended operation until repaired by qualified service personnel.
Whenever it is possible that the safety protection features built into this product have been impaired,
either through physical damage, excessive moisture or any other reason, remove power and do not use
the product until safe operation can be verified by qualified service personnel. If necessary, contact
Albér to ensure the safety features are maintained.
Safety Information
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Servicing and Adjusting
CAUTION: Do not service or adjust alone. While in the battery circuit, do not attempt internal
service or adjustment of this equipment unless another person, capable of calling for or rendering first
aid and resuscitation, is present.
Substituting Parts or Modifying Equipment
CAUTION: Do not substitute parts or modify equipment. Due to the possibility of introducing
additional hazards, do not substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification to the product. For
example, all Current Transducers used with this product must be UL recognized. If necessary, contact
Albér to ensure the safety features are maintained.
Insulation Rating For Wires
Use only wire supplied with the installation kit.
Ventilation
Never block equipment ventilation ports or openings. The equipment must have adequate ventilation to
prevent overheating. Ensure equipment is operated within specified temperature and humidity ranges.
Preventive Maintenance
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2.Preventive Maintenance
2.1. Visual Inspection
Visually inspect all monitor system components for damaged or frayed power cords and cables, or
damaged component panels, controls, and connectors. When damage is detected, remove the
equipment from service until the damage is repaired.
2.2. Cleaning System Components
Clean system components using a soft cloth, slightly moistened with water. Do not use commercial or
industrial cleaners that may attack the computer display and housing. Never expose the computer or
system components to water, high humidity, or dampness.
WARNING: Before cleaning equipment, ensure the system is disconnected and power to the
units has been shut off. You must disconnect the system components and the monitor system cabinet, if
a cabinet is being used, from AC and/or DC power sources.
2.3. Sense Leads: When Applicable/Ring Terminals
On some applications, cleaning the sense leads where they connect to the battery may be necessary.
This is normally needed when monitoring flooded batteries because electrolyte can drip or splash onto
the sense lead connections. Sense leads exposed to electrolyte must be neutralized using a water and
baking soda mixture. Brush this mixture on to the sense lead clip then rinse well with clean, cool tap
water and dry with a clean, soft cloth.
2.4. Internal Component Replacement
The monitor system has no user replaceable components. Since high voltage exists in most of the
system components, only knowledgeable users should remove the covers from components. Failure to
comply with this restriction could pose a safety hazard and/or void the product warranty.
2.5. Shipping, Storage, Normal Use Protection
Protect the system from physical impact during normal use or storage, and when necessary, provide
protection during shipment between test sites.
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The BDSU system is a flexible and modular architecture that permits virtually any battery system to be
monitored. Careful consideration has been given to obtain the best–fit scenario for a required battery
system. Referencing the figure below, there are three modules that define a typical system:
System Control Module or UXCM –Collects, stores and manages battery data
System Acquisition Module or UXSM –Collect System related Information
Battery Assessment Module or UXBM –Collect battery related information
The system architecture supports monitoring of up to 320 cells or mono–blocks and can be assigned up
to 32 batteries or strings. To clarify terminology; a battery consists of one or more parallel strings. As an
example, two UPSs with four strings of 40 –12V mono–blocks on each UPS/Battery would monitor a
total of 320 mono–blocks.
The following is an example of only two strings.
Figure 1 - System Example
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3.1. Building Management System Integration
The BDSU system can be integrated to an existing building management system. Connection to the
BDSU system is made through the IntelliSlots® optional cards. These optional cards are available to allow
connection via Ethernet or RS–485. Both of these interfaces will communicate MODBUS and the
Ethernet will permit SNMP and HTTP. Depending on the requirements, the appropriate option Intellislot
card will need to be ordered.
Note: A MODBUS register map can be downloaded from http://www.alber.com and/or calling
Albér at 954–377-7101.
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4.System Installation
The following is a check list of the required steps to successfully install a BDSU system. Some of the
items may not apply because of optional accessories not purchased.
4.1. Installation Checklist
Installation Task
Reference Manual Section
Verify materials ordered/received
Materials Received List, Page 5-1
Things to consider before system installation
System Installation Considerations, Page 6-1
De-energize and isolate the battery string
Isolate the Battery String, Page 6-2
Identify cell/monobloc number 1
Identify Cell/Monobloc Number 1, Page 6-2
Mount equipment
Mounting the Equipment, Page 8-1
Install wiring harness for each UXBM at
battery end only/ tab washer installation
UXBM Harness and Tab Washer Installation, Page 9-1
Connect 24VDC power to UXSM
UXSM Harness Installation, Page 10-1
Connect fiber optic cable to all system
components
Installing the Fiber Optic Cable, Page 11-1
Install string current transducer (if applicable)
String Current Transducer, Page 12-1
Install float current transducer (if applicable)
Float Current Transducer, Page 12-2
Install ambient temperature sensor (if
applicable)
Ambient Temperature Sensor, Page 12-4
Place cell number labels on each UXBM and
UXSM
Installing Label Identifiers, Page 13-1
Install communication cards (if applicable)
Installing Intellislot®Communication Cards, Page 14-1
Connect remote alarm reset and contacts (if
applicable)
Alarm Contacts and Remote Reset, Page 15-1
Table 1 - Installation Task List
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5.Materials Received List
The following is a list of materials that may have been received with your shipment. Refer to the packing
slip delivered with the equipment for a complete list of materials supplied. Albér suggests you inventory
all materials to ensure the order is complete. Report any shortages to Albér immediately.
The following sections are divided into sections relative to types of hardware. This will help identify
where these components will be used during the installation process.
5.1. Battery Acquisition Module (UXBM)
Part Number
Part
Description
1005-XXX
UXBM Battery Acquisition Module.
1102-190
5’ combined measurement harness. One
required per UXBM. Cannot be used in
conjunction with 1102-191.
1102-191
5’ discrete measurement harness. One
required per UXBM. Cannot be used in
conjunction with 1102-190.
1102-192
5’ Negative post temperature harness.
1102-195
5’ power harness for UXBM’s setup for use on
2V and 4V cells. Cannot be used in conjunction
with 1102-196 or 1102-197.
1102-196
5’ power harness for UXBM’s setup for use on
6V, 8V, 12V and 16V mono-blocks. Cannot be
used in conjunction with 1102-195 or 1102-
197.
Table 2 - UXBM Inventory List
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