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nrgSMART™ Controller
Configuration/User Guide

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction..................................................................................................................6
1.1 Connect Controller............................................................................................... 6
1.2 Configuration Wizard Display............................................................................... 7
1.3 About this Guide .................................................................................................. 8
2. Controller Tab .................................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 Term Interpretation...............................................................................................8
2.2 Controller Tab Settings......................................................................................... 9
2.3 Firmware Upgrade Procedure............................................................................ 20
3. Site Tab Settings ........................................................................................................26
4. Panels Tab Settings ................................................................................................... 29
5. Equipment Tab Settings ............................................................................................. 53
5.1 Importing CSV and Adding Equipment............................................................... 58
6. Supplementary Information ........................................................................................ 67
6.1 MIB Table ....................................................................................................................... 67
6.2 Fuse/Circuit Breaker Ratings ................................................................................ 67
6.3 Fuses and Circuit Breakers................................................................................... 67

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List of Figures
Figure 1 - nrgBDFB Connections.......................................................................................4
Figure 2a – nrgSMART™ CTRL Integrated Controller Connections ...................................5
Figure 2b – nrgSMART™ nrgCONTROL-BT Controller Connections .................................5
Figure 3 - nrgSMART Controller to PC Connection ............................................................6
Figure 4 - Connection Configuration ..................................................................................6
Figure 5 - Controller Tab ....................................................................................................................... 7
Figure 6 - Site Tab .................................................................................................................................. 7
Figure 7 - Panels Tab............................................................................................................................. 7
Figure 8 - Equipment Tab ..................................................................................................................... 7
Figure 9 - Controller Tab Window ......................................................................................9
Figure 10 - Controller Information Screen........................................................................ 11
Figure 11 - Controller Information - More info/Less info Screen........................................12
Figure 12 - Save/Restore Configuration Screen...............................................................14
Figure 13 - Measurement Settings Screen.......................................................................15
Figure 14 - LAN Configuration Screen .............................................................................16
Figure 15 - SNMP Screen ...............................................................................................18
Figure 16 - Site Tab Window............................................................................................26
Figure 17 - Site Information Screen .................................................................................27
Figure 18 - Panels Tab Window.......................................................................................29
Figure 19 - BDFB and Panels Screen..............................................................................31
Figure 20 - Sort Order Screen .........................................................................................32
Figure 21 - Panel Information Screen ..............................................................................33
Figure 22 - Quad System ................................................................................................35
Figure 23 - Dual System..................................................................................................37
Figure 24 - Panel Information More info/Less info Screen................................................38
Figure 25 - Circuit Configuration Screen..........................................................................40
Figure 26 - Circuit Settings Window.................................................................................42
Figure 27 - Panels Settings Screen .................................................................................43
Figure 28 - Feed Alarms Screen......................................................................................44
Figure 29 - Voltage Sensors Screen and Temperature Sensors Screen ...........................47
Figure 30 - Current Sensors Screen ................................................................................49
Figure 31 - Equipment Tab Window.................................................................................53
Figure 32 - Equipment Models, Add Equipment and Equipment.......................................55
Figure 33 - New Equipment Information Window/Equipment Information Screen .............56
Figure 34 - Equipment Power Source Screen ..................................................................65
Figure 35 - Equipment Power Summary Screen ..............................................................66

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Chassis Ground
Local LAN
Connection
SNMP
Site Controller
nrg600BT08-M
nrgNET IN
nrgNET IN
nrgNET OUT
nrgNET OUT
nrgNET IN
nrgNET IN
nrgNET OUT
nrgNET OUT
nrgBDFB
nrg100GMT10-M
Left Daisy
Chain
Configuration
Right Daisy
Chain
Configuration
Figure 1 - nrgBDFB Connections
The nrgBDFB has a built-in controller that has a LAN connection port and nrgNET outputs that connect to 22 external nrgSMART panels and
up to eight internal nrgBDP panels.

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Figure 2a – nrgSMART™ CTRL Integrated Controller Connections
1:1 Connectivity, or 1:N Connectivity
nrgSMART™ panels with CTRL integrated controllers connect to the local LAN connection port for 1:1
connectivity. When connecting to multiple panels in a 1:N setup, the rear-panel nrgNET connections are
used to connect up to 30 external nrgSMART SENS panels.
Local LAN Connection
SNMP
nrgSMART panel with
CTRL integrated controller
HTML (Web Browser)
nrgSMART SENS panels
without controllers
>>>> up to 30 panels >>>>
Optional Daisy-chaining for
1:N network connectivity

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Local LAN Connection
nrgCONTROL-BT
Chassis Ground
DC Power
Connection
nrg100GMT10-M-BT
nrgNET Out
Figure 2b – nrgSMART™ nrgCONTROL-BT Controller Connections
The nrgCONTROL-BT connects to the local LAN connection port and nrgNET outputs connect up to 30 external nrgSMART panels. An
nrgCONTROL-BT is required for legacy nrgSMART panels without CTRL integrated controllers or SENS capabilities.
SNMP

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1. Introduction
Controller configuration software sets the structure of nrgSMART’s system operation. It configures various
parameters that define site labels, panel labels and circuit specific labels, thresholds and behaviors which instruct
the controller to implement measures that facilitate equipment operation, monitoring and control.
1.1 Connect Controller
Figure 3 - nrgSMART Controller to PC Connection
To hook up the controller to a laptop or desktop
computer:
1. Apply power to the computer and controller.
2. Attach Ethernet cable into the port on the PC.
3. Attach the other end of the Ethernet cable into the
LAN port on the front of the controller. (See Figure 3)
4. In release 4.1.0 the controller is set to DHCP by
default.
5. Connect to the network and the IP address will
display on the LCD screen.
6. If no DHCP server is available, the LCD will display
the local link address of 169.254.XXX.XXX
7. Your laptop will need to be on the same subnet as
the IP address displayed on the LCD screen.
Contact your administrator or IT dept. for assistance.
8. Open your internet browser.
• Browsers supported include:
* Chrome (recommended)
* Firefox
9. In the URL field enter the IP address displayed on
the LCD http://192.168.1.1 and press return.
The controller is now connected and the
nrgSMART Configuration web page will open.
(See Figure 4)
Figure 4 – Controller Configuration
Connect to either controller
type

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1.2 Configuration Wizard Display
When connected to the nrgSMART Configurator, four tabs—Controller, Site, Panels and Equipment are displayed at
the top of the page. Each tab contains configuration screens where associated field values can be defined or viewed.
Figure 5 - Controller Tab
Controller Tab: View or modify controller information in the Controller Tab page and in the following screens:
Controller Information, Save/ Restore Configuration, Measurement Settings, LAN Configuration, SNMP and BDFB
Display.
Figure 6 - Site Tab
Site Tab: View or modify site specific information in the Site Tab Window and in the Site Information Screen.
Figure 7 - Panels Tab
Panels Tab: View or modify panel information in the Panels Tab: Panels, Panel Information, Circuit
Configuration and Advanced (Panel Settings, Feed Alarms, Voltage Sensors, Temperature Sensors and
Current Sensors).
Figure 8 - Equipment Tab
Equipment Tab: View or modify equipment information in the Equipment Tab: Equipment, Equipment
Models, Equipment Information, Equipment Power Source and Equipment Power Summary.

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1.3 About this Guide
This guide provides guidelines to assist in the configuration of the nrgSMART Controller. While care has been taken
to define all associated components of this product, every aspect of controller configuration may not be covered.
Throughout this guide, Notes, Alerts, Cautions, Warnings and Danger notifications may be used to convey
important information the user should pay special attention to.
2. Controller Tab
The Controller Tab allows the user to view information and define how the controller communicates with the site,
the panels and the equipment. From this tab, measurement setting thresholds are set, local networks defined
and monitoring options designated.
2.1 Term Interpretation
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
SNMP is a way to monitor network devices that are on an IP network. Information is requested by the SNMP
Manager about the device and connected equipment and status. With baseline measurements and continuous
updates, equipment performance can be tracked and controlled. Additionally, SNMP traps sends alerts instantly
whenever an event occurs.
The SNMP Manager uses Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) that interacts with a network device
and its connected equipment. Through the Local Area Network (LAN), the SNMP Manager routinely requests
information, such as power provisioning, remote site management and circuit threshold data from network
devices. This information is recorded and stored via the SNMP manager and can be viewed in a user-friendly
table or graph. The data collected can be displayed as equipment type and location, performance and power
usage, and monitors threshold levels which allows proactive maintenance with equipment, mitigating downtime
so that maintenance can be scheduled on a routine basis.
SNMP Traps send instant alerts from the network device when an event occurs. The network device sends these
messages without receiving a request from the SNMP Manager. As soon as an event occurs an alarm is
triggered indicating where the event occurred. Immediate access to equipment alarms can prevent unnecessary
downtime. During an event, the SNMP manage promptly notifies the local technician who can then make repairs
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2.2 Controller Tab Settings
The Controller Tab is comprised of the main window (Controller Tab Window) and screens that allow custom
settings or display read only values which are pre-defined. The Controller Tab Window contains Reboot and
Reset Settings buttons. Within the window are screens that allow other controller related settings to be defined or
viewed.
Figure 9 - Controller Tab Window
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Controller Tab Window
Ref. Field Type Value Description
1 Saved At Read Only Text The date and time that information in the Controller Tab was last saved.
NOTE: When a field is updated within a window in the Controller Tab,
clicking outside of the field saves the information and updates the Saved
At time.
Field settings are:
Never: Data not saved
Date/Time: mm/dd/yyyy HH:MM:SS (AM/PM)
2 Reboot Select Button Reboots the controller and retains settings.
Select the Reboot button to reboot the controller.
3 Reset to Factory Defaults Select Button Resets the controller.
Select Reset to Factory Defaults button to reset the controller.
NOTE: Reset settings sets the controller back to factory default including
the IP address.

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Figure 10 - Controller Information Screen
Controller Tab :: Controller Information Screen
Ref. Field Type Value Description
1 Status Read Only Light color varies to show the state of the attached panels.
Green: No alarms present.
Red: One or more alarms present on attached panels, or a panel
is missing.
2 Disk State Read Only Text Micro SD card performance.
Operational: Micro SD card operating normally.
Bad Disk
: Micro SD not functioning or is not installed.
3 nrgOS Version (Build) Read Only Text nrgSMART Operating System version.
4 Uptime Read Only Text How long the controller has been operating without interruption or reboot.
Displays as: Days / Hours / Minutes / Seconds
5 Storage Read Only Text Amount of storage space.
Displays as: Storage space in use / Storage space remaining
(Percentage of space left)
6 Clear Log Data Select Button Clears logged data.
Select the Clear Log Data button to remove all data from the log.
7 Number of Panels Active Read Only Text The number of panels in use and how many panels are available.
Displays as: Number of panels active / Number of panels configured
8 Controller Name Input Text Name used to identify/distinguish this controller from another controller
within the network. This should be unique
Enter the Controller Name. This field accepts up to 40 characters. Valid
characters are upper/lowercase letters, numbers and spaces.
9 More Info/Less Info Select Toggle View more or fewer screen fields.
Toggle More info to expand the screen and display additional fields or
Less info to hide a portion of the screen.

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Figure 11 - Controller Information - More info/Less info Screen
Controller Tab :: Controller Information Screen
Ref. Field Type Value Description
10 Controller Serial Number Read Only Text A 12-digit serial number mounted on the controller consisting of
uppercase letters and numbers.
11 Controller Manufacturer Date Read Only Text The date the controller was manufactured.
Displays as: mm/dd/yyyy
12 Controller Part Number Read Only Text A string of characters that identify the controller as a part consisting of 18
upper/lowercase letters, numbers and symbols. Part numbers that are
longer than 18 characters will be truncated.
13 Controller Type Read Only Text Describes the type of controller.
14 Controller Board Serial Number Read Only Text A 12-digit serial number mounted on the Controller Board consisting of
uppercase letters and numbers.
15 Controller Board Manufacturer
Date
Read Only Text The date the Controller Board was manufactured.
Displays as: mm/dd/yyyy
16 Controller Board Part Number Read Only Text A string of characters that identify the Controller Board as a part
consisting of numbers.
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Controller Tab :: Controller Information Screen
Ref. Field Type Value Description
17 UI Board Serial Number Read Only Text A 12-digit serial number mounted on the User Interface Board consisting
of uppercase letters and numbers.
18 UI Board Manufacturer Date Read Only Text The date the controller was manufactured.
Displays as: mm/dd/yyyy
19 UI Board Part Number Read Only Text A six-digit number that identifies the User Interface Board as a part.
20 UI Board Firmware Version Read Only Text The firmware version for the User Interface Board on the controller.
21 UI Board Bootloader Version Read Only Text The bootloader version for the User Interface Board on the controller.
22 UI Board Type Read Only Text Indicates the type of User Interface on the controller consisting of upper/
lowercase letters, numbers, symbols and spaces.
23 Aux. Card Firmware Version Read Only Text The firmware version for the Aux. card in use by the controller.
24 Aux. Card Bootloader Version Read Only Text The bootloader version for the Aux. card in use by the controller.
25 Aux. Card FPGA Version Read Only Text The FPGA version for the Aux. card in use by the controller.
26 HTML Revision Read Only Text The HTML revision in use.
27 LAN Firmware Version Read Only Text The firmware version for the Local Area Network in use by the controller.
28 LAN Bootloader Version Read Only Text The bootloader version of the Local Area Network in use by the controller.

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Figure 12 - Save/Restore Configuration Screen
Controller Tab :: Save/Restore Configuration Screen
Ref. Field Type Value Description
1 Export Settings Select Button Exports configuration settings as a backup to your local PC.
Select the
Save
button to save controller and panel configuration settings.
2 Import Settings Select Button Imports configuration settings for the controller and panel.
Select the Choose File button to browse for a file.
Locate and select the desired “.ncs” file.
Select Open to import configuration settings.
NOTE: The selected file name will appear next to the Choose File button.
Requires reboot.
3 Import Firmware BNC Select Button Imports firmware BNC.
Select the Choose File button to browse for a file.
Locate and select the desired “.bnc” file.
Select Open to import the file.
NOTE: Once a file has been added it will appear below the Choose File button.
Requires reboot.
Amphenol Network Solutions recommends backing up your settings once the controller is configured. This will make sure your settings are
saved during future firmware updates or changes

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Figure 13 - Measurement Settings Screen
Controller Tab :: Measurement Settings Screen
Ref. Field Type Value Description
1 Temperature Units Select Drop down
menu
Sets how temperature readings will display.
From the Temperature Units drop down menu, select from:
oF: Fahrenheit
oC: Centigrade
Global Fuse Rating Thresholds A percentage of a circuit’s breaker range or fuse range as the threshold value
for alarms.
The following fields allow threshold values to be set to indicate lower or higher
than normally expected current or voltage ratings.
Global settings affect all panels attached to the controller.
2 Lower Critical Select Drop down
menu
Lower Critical is a user defined threshold that is a percentage of the Global
Fuse Rating and indicates a lower than expected measurement, defined as a
critical alarm.
Default is: 0%
From the Lower Critical drop down menu, select from: 0% to 100% in
5% increments.
3 Lower Warning Select Drop down
menu
Lower Warning is a user defined threshold that is a percentage of the Global
Fuse Rating and indicates a lower than expected measurement, defined as a
warning alarm.
Default is: 0%
From the Lower Warning drop down menu, select from: 0% to 100% in
5% increments.
4 Upper Warning Select Drop down
menu
Upper Warning is user defined threshold that is a percentage of the Global
Fuse Rating and indicates a higher than expected measurement, defined as a
warning alarm.
Default is: 60%
From the Upper Warning drop down menu, select from: 0% to 100% in
5% increments.

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5 Upper Critical Select Drop down
menu
Upper Critical is a user defined threshold that is a percentage of the Global
Fuse Rating and indicates a higher than expected measurement, defined as a
critical alarm.
Default is: 80%
From the Upper Critical drop down menu, select from: 0% to 100% in
5% increments
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Figure 14 - LAN Configuration Screen
Controller Tab :: LAN Configuration Screen
Ref. Field Type Value Description
1 IP Address Type Select Drop Down
Menu
Select DHCP or Static
DHCP: Is a DHCP client that will receive and IP address from your
DHCP server.
Static: Manually set the IP address of the controller in the IP address
v4 field
2 IP Address v4 Input Text Local Area Network IP address identified by a series of numbers
separated by periods.
Enter the LAN IP address. This field accepts four groups of numbers
separated by periods with up to three numbers in each group (a total of
15 characters, including periods). Each group can be in the range
of: 0 - 255.
NOTE: Default IP address is shown above of 192.168.1.1
3 Netmask Input Text Local Area Network Netmask that defines the range of IP addresses
to use.
Enter the LAN Netmask address. This field accepts four groups of
numbers separated by periods with up to three numbers in each group (a
total of 15 characters, including periods). Each group can be in the range
of:
0 - 255
.
4 Gateway Input Text Local Area Network Gateway address that is used to bridge networks.
Enter the LAN Gateway address. This field accepts four groups of
numbers separated by periods with up to three numbers in each group (a
total of 15 characters, including periods). Each group can be in the range
of:
0 - 255
.
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Ref. Field Type Value Description
5 DNS Input Text Local Area Network Domain Name Server address.
Enter the LAN DNS address. This field accepts four groups of numbers
separated by periods with up to three numbers in each group (a total of
15 characters, including periods). Each group can be in the range
of: 0 - 255.
6 Configured Speed and
Duplex
Select Drop down
menu
Set the Speed and Duplex of the LAN Ethernet port. There are five options:
Auto-negotiate
100 Mbps Full Duplex
100 Mbps Half Duplex
10 Mbps Full Duplex
10 Mbps Half Duplex
7 Actual Speed and Duplex Read Only Text Displays the actual Speed and Duplex the Ethernet port is connected at.
8 MAC Read Only Text Displays the local Area Network MAC address
is a 12 digit hexadecimal
number.
9 LAN Settings “Apply” Select Button
After changing LAN settings, you must select the “apply” button for changes
to take effect. The controller will reboot.
10 Server Name/IP (LAN Ping) Input Text
You can ping a remote computer or server to verify connectivity. Insert IP
address of that device.
11
Ping from LAN
Select
Button
Start the pinging sequence to the remote device.
12
Clear Ping Data
Select
Button
Clears the ping response data

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Figure 15 - SNMP Screen
Controller Tab :: SNMP Screen
Ref. Field Type Value Description
1 V1 Requests Select Drop down
Menu
Allows use of SNMP Version 1 protocol. SNMP must be enabled for this
field to allow input.
From the Version 1 drop down menu, select Enabled to allow Version 1
protocol or select Disabled to prevent it.
Note: Version 1 has no security. When Version 1 is enabled, associated
fields can be defined.
2 Read Community Input Text Defines the community body to have Version 1 Read rights.
SNMP and Version 1 must be enabled for this field to allow input.
Enter the community string to have SNMP V1 Read rights.
Default value for this field is “public” although individual names can be
added. This field accepts up to 19 characters. Valid characters are
upper/lowercase letters, numbers, symbols and spaces.
3 Write Community Input Text Defines the community body to have Version 1 Write rights.
SNMP and Version 1 must be enabled for this field to allow input.
Enter the community string to have SNMP V1 Write rights.
Default value for this field is “private” although individual names can be
added as. This field accepts up to 19 characters. Valid characters are
upper/lowercase letters, numbers, symbols and spaces.
4 V2c Traps Select Drop down
menu
SNMP Traps allows the network device to send an alert without receiving
a request from the SNMP Manager. Alerts are sent at the time an event
(i.e. fuse alarm, threshold alarm error, etc.) occurs and are not stored in
the MIB.
SNMP must be enabled for this field to allow input.
From the SNMP Traps drop down menu, select Enabled to allow SNMP
Traps or select Disabled to prevent them. When set to Enabled, the
SNMP Traps IP fields can be defined.
5 V2c Trap IP Input Text The Network Management System’s IP address that will receive the
SNMP Traps message. SNMP and SNMP Traps must be enabled for this
field to allow input.
Enter the IP address that will receive the SNMP Traps message. This
field accepts four groups of numbers separated by periods with up to
three numbers in each group (a total of 15 characters, including periods).