Amphenol nrgSMART CTRL User manual

nrgSMART Integrated
Controller
CTRL/SENS versions
System Configuration Guide

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Installation Guide, Part Number 151881 Rev A0
Copyright 2021, Amphenol Network Solutions, All rights reserved.
Amphenol Network Solutions
22425 E. Appleway Ave #11
Liberty Lake, WA 99019
Amphenol Network Solutions assumes no liability from the application or use of these products.
Amphenol Network Solutions does not convey any license under its patent rights nor the patent
rights of others. This document and the products described herein are subject to change without notice.
About
Amphenol Network Solutions is a global innovative original equipment manufacturer that serves the data
and communications markets. We design, manufacture, and distribute products for customers who need an
end to end solution for network connectivity, fiber, power distribution and rack management. We collaborate
with our customers to deliver product solutions that exceed expectations with innovative designs and world
class quality. Amphenol Network Solutions is the industry thought leader on network cable management.
Telect, Inc. has been a market leader in secondary DC power distribution
for over 36 years. Through our acquisition by Amphenol and our merger
with All Systems Broadband, to become Amphenol Network Solutions, we
have continued to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions to power, protect,
and monitor today’s network servers and equipment. We are proud to be
an Amphenol company that will continue to be Powered by Telect.
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Table of Contents
Section One: Overview................................................................................................................................ 4
1.1 About this Guide..............................................................................................................................4
1.2 nrgSMART™ ................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2.1 CTRL Integrated Controller Panel designation..............................................................................5
1.2.2 SENS Sensor Panel designation................................................................................................... 5
1.2.3 Legacy nrgSMART Compatibility ..................................................................................................5
1.3 Specifications................................................................................................................................... 6
Section Two: Operation............................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Operation Guidelines.......................................................................................................................7
2.1.1 nrgSMART Connectivity (-CTRL Versions)............................................................................7
2.3 Parts & Accessories....................................................................................................................... 10
Section Three: Notices (nrgSMART Versions)........................................................................................... 10
3.1 FCC Class A Notice....................................................................................................................... 10
3.2 ICES-003 Class A Notice –Avis NMB-003, Class A ...................................................................... 11
List of Figures
Figure 1: CTRL Panel Connectivity Ports...............................................................................................7
Figure 2: Rear Connections (nrg240GT54 panel shown for example)................................................... 9
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Section One: Overview
1.1 About this Guide
This manual provides a comprehensive overview of and installation guidelines for the nrgSMART family of
power distribution panels. This manual focuses exclusively on the nrgSMART technology within the panels.
For details on the installation of the power panels themselves, please see the individual installation guides for
the appropriate power panel. While care has been taken to define all necessary information, complete details
may not be covered. If you have any questions, contact Amphenol Network Solutions Technical Support at
[e-mail] or call 1-509-926-6000.
Throughout this guide, select information is highlighted in the form of Notes, Alerts, Cautions, and Warnings.
These notifications are prominent, and their importance is indicated as follows:
NOTE: General information to which the user should pay special attention.
ALERT! Important information and/or instructions to which the user should adhere.
CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation, which could result in minor or moderate injury.
WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation, which could result in death or serious injury.
Amphenol Network Solutions assumes no liability from the application or use of these products. Amphenol
Network Solutions does not convey a license under its patent rights, nor the patent rights of others. This
document and the products described herein are subject to change without notice.
1.2 nrgSMART™
nrgSMART describes the family of distributed network monitoring and management products, from BDFBs to
high-current and low-current secondary distribution panels. nrgSMART allows you to collect performance data
on distributed assets and tools to help you efficiently access business critical and actionable information.
Amphenol Network Solutions recognizes the industry need to manage distributed assets more efficiently, get
better power performance out of deployed assets, as well as pursue realistic and achievable alternative energy
goals. Through nrgSMART, access to data at the equipment level provides the foundation for managing
performance of a distributed DC power distribution system.
•Individual circuit monitoring: Measure power at the circuit level. This enables powerful trend analysis
and insights into equipment performance and enables preventative maintenance processes.
oHigh accuracy, 100% passive monitoring, with no calibration required.
oCollect voltage and current for both feed and output circuit.
oCollect temperature using optional nrgTEMP probes.
•Network data collection: Intelligent interpretation of the collected data, based on equipment data
signature (smart alarms), drives relevant business decisions.

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1.2.1 CTRL Integrated Controller Panel designation
The new family of 1RU nrgSMART panels are now available with an integrated controller, designated with a
“CTRL” in the part number. This embeds a primary controller directly into the fuse panel, eliminating the need
for a separate external controller, and provides 1:1 network connectivity to each independent nrgSMART
power panel designated with CTRL.
1) Do not use the nrgNET cable to connect multiple CTRL panels together.
2) Do not use the nrgNET cable to connect a CTRL panel to an nrgCONTROL-BT external controller.
3) Do not use the nrgNET cable to connect a CTRL panel to an nrgBDFB-XLW controller.
1.2.2 SENS Sensor Panel designation
For customers that desire 1-point connectivity (1:N) for multiple panels, the new family of 1RU nrgSMART
panels are available as sensor-only panels, designated with a “SENS” in the part number. Sensor-only panels
must be connected via a serial cable to a controller for network communications. This can either be a
nrgSMART panel with an integrated controller (CTRL), or to a legacy nrgCONTROL-BT external controller, or
to a nrgBDFB-XLW
1.2.3 Legacy nrgSMART Compatibility
The new nrgSMART architecture differs from our legacy nrgSMART architecture in one key area: the nrgNET
serial link. Please note these key differences:
New architecture:
•In a 1:N architecture, one nrgSMART CTRL panel can serve as a single network connection for
up to 30 Sensor (SENS) panels. Sensor (SENS) panels contain all required nrgSMART sensing
electronics but do not contain the controller electronics.
•The nrgSMART electronics of Sensor panels are powered directly off the A and B feeds within
each panel, allowing the panels to operate with standard alarming when installed and not
connected to a controller.
•This is an improvement over legacy nrgSMART panels, which had their nrgSMART electronics
powered through the nrgNET cable by the external controller (either nrgCONTROL-BT or within
the nrgBDFB-XLW).
•The new architecture uses the same 5-pin nrgNET connector and cable, however, the two
power conductors are not used.
•The new architecture also allows the alarming to operate without the nrgNET cable connected
as power is pulled from the A & B bus to power the alarm card.
Compatibility with Legacy nrgSMART products (nrg100GMT10, nrg600BT10, nrg600BT08 models):

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•Since the CTRL panel does not provide power through the nrgNET cable, legacy nrgSMART
panels will not communicate if connected to a CTRL panel.
•New SENS Sensor panels can be connected to legacy nrgCONTROL-BT or nrgBDFB-XLW
external controllers. Up to 30 panels
•When connecting new SENS Sensor panels to legacy controllers, the nrgCONTROL-BT and
nrgBDFB-XLW external controllers still requires the use of a service link (p/n 400819) installed
on the legacy controller.
For flexibility, a Sensor panel can be upgraded to include an integrated Controller, and a CTRL panel can be
downgraded to a SENS panel. Changes can be made in the field by exchanging a circuit board and front
cover. See Section 2.4 for part numbers, and contact Amphenol Network Solutions for more details.
1.3 Specifications
Inputs:
Specifications:
Voltage range (nominal voltage)
±12VDC, ±24VDC and ±48VDC
Alarms:
Specifications:
Alarm relay contacts
2A @ 30 VDC; 0.6A @ 60 VDC
Max. alarm card power rating
@12V: 18mA (0.22W) @24V: 20mA (0.48W); @48V: 30mA (1.44W)
Alarm wire size
#24 AWG, typical (#26 to #20 AWG)
Terminals
Wire wrap or mates with TE Connectivity 3-640428-3
Compliance:
Specifications:
UL
Listed
NEBS
Level 3
Voltage Sensor (nrgSMART model only):
Specifications:
Sensor accuracy
-19.99 to +19.99V: ± 0.3V
-20V to -60V: ± 0.1V
+20V to +60V: ± 0.1V
Voltage measurement range
-60 to +60 VDC
NOTE:
• Voltage measurement may be slightly different than at input terminal blocks due to the voltage drop within the panel.
• Sensors are factory calibrated and do not require user adjustment.
Current Sensor (nrgSMART model only):
Specifications:
Precision / accuracy
±5% precision, ±0.25A accuracy
Example: 40A current, will measure 40A ± (40A*5%) ± 0.25A
= 40A ± 2.0A ± 0.25A
= 37.75A to 42.25A
Communication (nrgSMART model only):
Specifications:
nrgOS minimum required version
nrgOS 4.1.0
nrgNET communication protocol
Proprietary serial protocol used to communicate between panels and
controller
nrgNET connector
Removable 5-pin connector with screw down terminals, required only when
connecting SENS panels to a controller (CTRL, nrgCONTROL-BT, or
nrgBDFB-XLW)
nrgNET connector functions
nrgNET IN from a controller (CTRL, nrgCONTROL-BT, or nrgBDFB-XLW)
or upstream nrgSMART SENS panel, nrgNET OUT to downstream
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Section Two: Operation
2.1 Operation Guidelines
ALERT! Only qualified technicians may install and maintain this product. Verify all connections meet
requirements specified in local electric codes or operating company guidelines before supplying
power. Protect this equipment with a breaker sufficient to interrupt power levels specified.
NOTE: For detailed installation instructions for the panel itself, including detailed electrical
connections and mechanical mounting details, see the individual panel installation instructions.
2.1.1 nrgSMART Connectivity (-CTRL Versions)
1. The CTRL panels utilize the LAN port located on the right front of the unit to connect the CTRL controller to
the site Ethernet network, or to a local laptop for configuration. Note that the Management Port (MGMT) is
not currently operational and will be enabled in a future firmware release. See Figure 1.
Figure 1 CTRL Panel Connectivity Ports
2. The integrated nrgSMART Controller is set to DHCP client by default. Connect an ethernet cable from the
network to the LAN port on front right of controller and monitor the LCD screen for the IP address it has
been assigned. If there is no DHCP server (or you are connecting directly to a laptop) the controller will
default to a local link address of 169.254.xxx.xxx. You will need to change the IP address of your laptop to
be on the same subnet. To do this, follow the steps below (instructions are for Windows 10).
a. Go into Network Settings from either the CTRL Panel or the Network icon in the bottom right
corner of the task bar on your PC. Note: There will be different paths to get to these settings
based on your operating system.
b. For Windows 10: right click and select open network and internet settings from the network
icon in lower right corner of task bar.
c. Select Ethernet from left-side menu
d. Select change adapter options from the right-side menu
e. Select the Ethernet icon that needs to be changed
f. Select Properties
g. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
MGMT Port
LAN Port
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h. Change your setting from Obtain an IP Address Automatically to Use the Following IP
Address. In the subnet range of 169.254.xxx.xxx, you must increment the last octet(3 digits)
by 1 from what is displayed in the LCD screen of the controller; no gateway or DNS needed.
i. Hit OK on the next two screens to complete the change.
j. Connect to nrgSMART Controller via a browser by typing its IP address of 169.254.xxx.xxx
Note: Chrome and Firefox are recommended.
k. The Configuration webpage will be displayed
3. The controller can be operated in the following modes simultaneously:
HTML User Interface Mode:
•The controller will present data from all panel sensors within the panel itself, and from any
nrgSMART SENS panels that are connected to it over the nrgNET serial interface.
•Summary data from the Controller can be viewed from the controller’s front LCD screen. It will
scroll through the following parameters. (If additional nrgSMART SENS panels are connected to
the controller, their data will not be shown on the display, other than the “number of active panels”
this will reflect how many panels are being monitored by the controller.).
oIntegrated Controller Name
onrgOS version
oNumber of active panels
oIP address
oIntegrated Panel name
oIntegrated Panel serial number
oFeed Current A and B
oFeed Voltage A and B
oTemperature 1 and 2
•The Integrated Controller will indicate alarms by flashing between white and black backgrounds.
When in alarm, a bell symbol will be displayed next to the Integrated Controller Name. If the alarm
is from the Integrated Panel, a bell will also be displayed next to the value in alarm. For example, if
Temperature 1 of the Controller Panel is in alarm, there will be a bell symbol next to the "Temp 1"
on the display.
•Note that if an interconnected nrgSMART SENS panel is in alarm, the Controller display will flash,
however, the Controller will not indicate which interconnected nrgSMART SENS panel is in alarm.
You will need to check the front panel LEDs of the interconnected SENS panels (locally), or connect
to the Controller’s HTML User Interface, or your NMS system, to determine which panel is in alarm,
and what the specific alarm condition is.
SNMP Mode:
•The LAN port must be connected and configured to operate on the same subnet as the customer
defined Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)/ Network Management Server (NMS)
server address.
•The nrgSMART Management Information Base (MIB) table is available for download at the
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•SNMP traps can be set-up for current threshold crossings, breaker trips or blown fuses, voltage
threshold crossings and temperature threshold crossings.
•Sensor data and configuration data can be polled by issuing commands from the customer’s NMS.
•The customer’s NMS is used to store all collected data. The nrgSMART controller provides data
acquisition; it does not provide any data storage and stores no data records. The controller only
stores settings.
4. For information on configuring your nrgSMART panels, please refer to the nrgSMART Configuration/User
Guide.
NOTE: For all nrgSMART panels: When installing, removing, or changing the values of fuses or circuit
breakers, ensure the changes are updated in the nrgSMART HTML Configuration/User Interface.
5. The nrgNET serial connectors, nrgTEMP connectors, and dry contact alarm terminals are located in the
rear center of the panel. Refer to Figure 2.
Figure 2 Rear Connections
(nrg240GT54 panel shown for example)
6. The Amphenol Network Solutions proprietary serial communication link, nrgNET, connects nrgSMART
CTRL controller panels in a daisy-chain to up to 30 nrgSMART SENS panels. Legacy nrgSMART panels
used a single cable with five conductors to provide power and data communication. CTRL and SENS
panels use the same five conductor cable to provide data communication only; the two power conductors
are not used.
ALERT: Do not use the nrgNET cable to connect multiple CTRL panels together.
ALERT: Do not use the nrgNET cable to connect a CTRL panel to an nrgCONTROL-BT external controller.
ALERT: Do not use the nrgNET cable to connect a CTRL panel to an nrgBDFB-XLW controller.
ALERT: The CTRL integrated controller does not support first generation nrgSMART panels
(nrg100GMT10, nrg600BT08, nrg600BT10)
Alarm terminal dry contacts
nrgNET connectors
nrgTEMP connectors

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7. Two nrgTEMP connectors are available on the panel and accept optional nrgTEMP probes.
8. The dry contact alarm terminals accept typical wire-wrap terminations. As an alternative to wire wrap, the
three pins are spaced to accept a TE Connectivity insulation displacement connector,
(part number 3-640428-3), for customers without wire-wrap tools.
2.3 Parts & Accessories
The following tables list optional and replacement items for the nrgSMART components of the panels.
Accessories:
Part Number:
nrgSMART Temperature Sensor, ACC, 6ft
nrgTEMP
nrgNET cable (nrgSMART: ACC,nrgNET CABLE,UN-TERMINATED,10FT)
nrgNET-10
nrgNET cable (nrgSMART: ACC,nrgNET CABLE,UN-TERMINATED,50FT)
nrgNET-50
nrgNET cable (nrgSMART: ACC,nrgNET CABLE,500FT SPOOL)
nrgNET-500
Replacement Components:
Part Number:
Replacement nrgNET 5-pin connector (TERM BLOCK:RCPT,1X5)
141431
Replaceable Alarm Card, nrgSMART
307710-1
Replaceable Controller Card, nrgSMART
400822
Replaceable Sensor Card, nrgSMART
307607
Faceplate for Sensor Card, nrgSMART
150158S+E2
Faceplate for Controller Card, nrgSMART
150619S+E2
SENS to CTRL conversion components:
Part Number:
Replaceable Controller Card, nrgSMART
400822
CTRL to SENS conversion components:
Part Number:
Replaceable Sensor card, nrgSMART
307607
Section Three: Notices (nrgSMART Versions)
3.1 FCC Class A Notice
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for Class A digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide a reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
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area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at
his own expense.
Modification
Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by Amphenol Network Solutions may void the
authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.
3.2 ICES-003 Class A Notice –Avis NMB-003, Class A
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) PRECAUTIONS! When handling any electronic component
or assembly you must observe the following antistatic precautions to prevent damage. Always
disconnect power from the server and wear a grounded wrist strap when working around the
Controller. Always wear a grounded wrist strap when handling printed circuit boards.
Treat all assemblies, components and interface connections as static-sensitive.
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) PRECAUTIONS