PowerShield m-Senzor User manual

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Contents
Table of Contents
1Introduction 4
2Definitions for this Manual 5
3Installation QuickGuide 6
4The SENTINEL Battery Monitoring System 9
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Installation - Preliminaries
.......................................................................................................................................................... 10Sentinel Monitor
.......................................................................................................................................................... 10Pow er Supply
.......................................................................................................................................................... 10Faceplate
.......................................................................................................................................................... 11System Capacity
.......................................................................................................................................................... 11Sentinel Communications
.......................................................................................................................................................... 12m-Senzor
.......................................................................................................................................................... 13BBus ................................................................................................................................... 13
Installation
.......................................................................................................................................................... 13Step 1 - Monoblocks/Jars
.......................................................................................................................................................... 14Step 2 - Sentinel
......................................................................................................................................................... 14Set the Sentinel ID
......................................................................................................................................................... 14Mount and Pow er Up the Sentinel
.......................................................................................................................................................... 15Step 3 – Mounting Rail for m-Senzors
.......................................................................................................................................................... 15Step 4 – m-Senzor Pow er Leads
.......................................................................................................................................................... 16Step 5 – Connect m-Senzors
.......................................................................................................................................................... 17Step 6 – Connect the BBus
.......................................................................................................................................................... 18Step 7 – Connecting the Current Transducer
.......................................................................................................................................................... 19Step 8 – Connecting the Temperature Probe
.......................................................................................................................................................... 19Step 9 – Communications
.......................................................................................................................................................... 20Step 10 – Confirmation
5Appendix 1 - LED Behaviour 21
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Sentinel................................................................................................................................... 22
m-Senzor
6Appendix 2 – Sentinel Rear Panel 23
7Appendix 3 - Communications 24
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Service Port
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Port 1 ................................................................................................................................... 25
Port 2 ................................................................................................................................... 26
Port 3
8Appendix 4 - Relay Outputs and Auxillary Inputs 27
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Alarm Output Relays
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Auxillary Inputs
9Appendix 5 - m-Senzor Connections 28
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Dual m-Senzor Power Lead Connection Detail
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Single m-Senzor Power Lead Connection Detail
10 Appendix 6 - Installation Forms 29
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Site Identification Form (SIF)

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String Configuration Form (SCF)
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Monoblock Mapping Form (MMF)
11 Appendix 7 - Monitor & m-Senzor Replacement 32
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Replace a Monitor
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Replace an m-Senzor
12 Appendix 8 - Models and Part Numbers 34
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Sentinels
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m-Senzors
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m-Senzor Leads
13 Appendix 9 - Specifications 37
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Introduction
1 Introduction
This manual is intended for use with SENTINEL battery monitoring systems that use the m-Senzor range of
devices. This includes the full upgrade path from the voltage onlym-Senzor to the voltage/temperature/
ohmic value m-Senzor.
Note: This manual does not cover the installation of SENTINEL systems that use Measurement Modules.
(Refer to the document 6300-011 PowerShield Sentinel Installation Manual).
This manual describes the system hardware, and does not include information on configuring the system.
For information on configuring a SENTINEL system, refer to the document 6300-002 PowerShield
Configuration Software.
Part Number 6300-055F
September 2015
The information contained in this manual is copyright, and is not to be reproduced without the written
authority of PowerShield Ltd
PowerShield Limited
PO Box 102-190
NSMC
North Shore City 0745
New Zealand

Definitions for this Manual
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2 Definitions for this Manual
Cell
the basic electrochemical unit to receive, store, and deliver electrical energy
Monoblock
one or more cells in a container also known as a battery. The terms
monoblock and jar are interchangeable. For this manual the term has been
standardised as monoblock to avoid using the somewhat unwieldy
convention of "monoblock/jar" throughout
String
two or more monoblocks connected in series
Battery Bank
complete system of parallel connected strings

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Installation QuickGuide
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The SENTINEL Battery Monitoring System
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4 The SENTINEL Battery Monitoring System
The PowerShield Sentinel system is a permanent batterymonitoring system developed byPowerShield
Limited. The system can monitor one or more strings of monoblocks. Each monoblock is monitored via an
m-Senzor connected across the monoblock terminals. The Sentinel interrogates each m-Senzor and
processes the data, logging information into memoryat predefined intervals. Where there are strings of
different voltage monoblocks, a single Sentinel can monitor the whole battery system.
The Sentinel system incorporates hardware consisting of the Sentinel monitor and m-Senzors, and the
following software:
Configuration software for system configuration (refer to document 6300-002 PowerShield
Configuration Manual)
Link software for automated multi-site batterymanagement (refer to document 6300-017 Link
Manual)
Parameters measured include
voltage of each monoblock
ohmic value of each monoblock
string current
ambient temperature
Each system consists of at least one Sentinel monitor, an m-Senzor for each pair of monoblocks being
monitored, temperature probe and current transducer. An RS232 serial communication port has been
provided to be used with Configuration and Link software. For larger systems, multiple Sentinel monitors
can be 'daisy-chained'. See the topic System Capacity. Optional communications hardware is available.
Important
The SENTINEL system must be correctly installed and configured in order to obtain accurate results. The
installation of the system must be carried out only bysuitably trained personnel. Installation must be in an
adequately ventilated environment or warranty may be invalidated.
The SENTINEL system operates in a potentiallyhazardous environment making it imperative that all
installation personnel have adequate training and experience. The PowerShield m-Senzors must be
installed in a Service Access area.
UL Safety Rack Mount Instructions
A) Elevated Operating Ambient - If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating
ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Therefore,
consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the
maximum temperature specified in Appendix 9 - Specifications.
B) Reduced Air Flow - Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air
flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised.
C) Mechanical Loading - Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous
condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.
D) Circuit Overloading - Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the
supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on over-current protection and
supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when
addressing this concern.
E) Reliable Earthing - Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular
attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit
(e.g. use of power strips).

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The SENTINEL Battery Monitoring System
4.1 Installation - Preliminaries
4.1.1 Sentinel Monitor
Width:
430mm / 17 inches (19” rack compatible)
Depth:
270mm / 10.6 inches
Height:
45mm / 1.8 inches (1U)
4.1.2 Power Supply
The Sentinel is available in the following power supplymodels:
48V DC Model: Range of input voltage is 20V-65VDC, max0.4A per Sentinel.
72V DC Model: Range of input voltage is 55V-140VDC, max0.40A per Sentinel.
Input connector is a 3 way plug and screw terminal block.
The power supply must be fused.
Must be installed in a service access area.
AC Model: Range of input voltage is 110V-240VAC (50/60Hz), max 0.15A per Sentinel.
Input connector is a male IEC input. IEC mains cable is supplied.
Note that the DC units cannot be powered with AC voltage and that the AC units cannot be powered with
DC voltage.
Ensure that the correct power supply for Sentinel units is being used prior to applying power.
Both AC and DC models must be installed by a service person and connected to a socket outlet or
fixed wiring with a protective earthing conductor or connector.
A readilyavailable disconnect device shall be incorporated in the building wiring or the socket outlet,
near the Sentinel, and be readily accessible.
To ensure that the system operates during a power failure, it is recommended that the monitor is
powered by a batterybacked supply rather than from a mains adaptor.
4.1.3 Faceplate
The faceplate, label and LED arrangement of the Sentinel is shown below. Refer to Appendix 1 for a full
description of LED behaviour.