VALERE Power BC Series User manual

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Table of Contents
1Overview.................................................................................................................... 3
2Controller Connections ............................................................................................ 3
2.1 Temperature Probes..................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Alarm Cable Connection............................................................................................................. 4
2.3 Auxiliary Input Alarms ............................................................................................................... 4
2.4 Expansion Controller Connection ............................................................................................... 4
2.5 Ethernet LAN Connection........................................................................................................... 5
3Navigation.................................................................................................................. 6
4Controller Login........................................................................................................ 7
5Controller Configuration Menu .............................................................................. 8
5.1 Language..................................................................................................................................... 8
5.2 Review Module ........................................................................................................................... 9
5.3 Setpoints...................................................................................................................................... 9
5.4 Alarms....................................................................................................................................... 11
5.5 Tests .......................................................................................................................................... 14
5.6 Thermal ..................................................................................................................................... 18
5.7 LVD Menu ................................................................................................................................ 22
5.8 Ringer........................................................................................................................................ 23
6Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 28
Appendix A......................................................................................................................32

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1Overview
This manual is intended to be a supplement to the Compact and Integrated shelf
Installation, Operation, and Maintenance manuals. This manual also only covers
operation of the BC-series controller from the front display. For remote operation via a
LAN card or Modem, please see Application Bulletin 201 for LAN operation and
Application Bulletin 202 for modem operation.
2Controller Connections
The BC series controller has several external connections. These connections are
discussed below.
Figure 1 - Controller connections
LAN
Connection
Expansion
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Alarm cable
connection
Display
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2.1 Temperature Probes
Up to three, battery temperature probes (10’ length) may be installed for battery
temperature compensation. Attach the ring terminal to a battery post and insert the
connector end into the mating end as shown in Figure 1. The temperature probes are
denoted as Temp 1, Temp 2, and Temp 3 from left to right. Temperature compensation
must be enabled for the system to take advantage of the temperature probes. Also T
SENSE must be set to external. See section 6.6 for instructions on setting up temperature
compensation.
2.2 Alarm Cable Connection
Six form C contacts are available through a connector directly below the temperature
probe connections as shown in Figure 1. The cable from Table 1 can be used to
understand the alarm contacts and color code of the cable. The cable is 10 feet long
(available in 50’ and 100’ lengths), has a shelf mating connector on one end and bare
tinned wire on the other. Relay test can be used to verify that the alarm cable is
connected properly. See section 6.5 for setting up the relay test.
2.3 Auxiliary Input Alarms
To use the temperature probe input port or the input alarm (white & black wire) on the
alarm cable as an external alarm channel, simply connect a normally open dry contact
relay into any of the input connectors using the 10’ alarm input cable. The controller will
automatically detect a contact closure and set a minor alarm. If your system is equipped
with a BC1000 controller, alarms can be user mapped through the Ethernet LAN port
using the software utility provided by Valere. Refer to Application Bulletin 201,
“Connecting to the LAN Port”, that is included with the BC1000 controller, for mapping
alarms.
2.4 Expansion Controller Connection
The expansion controller connection is only used on the Integrated system with external
distribution and/or multiple power shelves as seen in Figure 2. This connection will be
made at the factory.

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Figure 2 - Expansion connection
2.5 Ethernet LAN Connection
The Ethernet LAN connection is only available on BC1000 style controllers. Refer to
Application Bulletin 201, “Connecting to the LAN Port” for further information on how
to connect to and use the Ethernet LAN port.

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Alarm Cable
CA210203104
Alarm
Channel
Functional
Designation Wire Color Alarm
Behavior
NC Orange/White
stripe
Contact Opens
On Alarm
C Orange Common
A
(Power
Major) NO Orange/Black
stripe
Contact Closes
On Alarm
NC Red/White
stripe
Contact Opens
On Alarm
C Red Common
B
(Power
Minor) NO Red/Black
stripe
Contact Closes
On Alarm
NC Green/White
stripe
Contact Opens
On Alarm
C Green Common
C
(AC Fail)
NO Green/Black
stripe
Contact Closes
On Alarm
NC Yellow/White
stripe
Contact Opens
On Alarm
C Yellow Common
D
(BD)
NO Yellow/Black
stripe
Contact Closes
On Alarm
NC Lt Blue/White
stripe
Contact Opens
On Alarm
C Lt Blue Common
E
(LVD
Open) NO Lt Blue/Black
stripe
Contact Closes
On Alarm
NC Tan/White
stripe
Contact Opens
On Alarm
C Tan Common
F
(Fuse/C
B Open) NO Tan/Black
stripe
Contact Closes
On Alarm
Input (+) White
Input
Alarm Input (-) Black
Closed =
Alarm
Table 1- Alarm Cable color code
Table 1 is the alarm cable color coding table. The table can help you determine which
alarm contacts correspond to the wire color.
3Navigation
The controller is factory equipped with default settings as shown in Table 2 to assure safe
power up operation. Figure 3 shows the controller front display and three button keypad

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and Appendix A contains the complete menu tree for the controller. The UP and DN
buttons are used to scroll through the functions and the MENU button is used to select
and/or drop down into a sub-menu.
There are three controller menu levels Basic, Main/Review, and Administrator. When
the controller displays “System OK”, the controller is at the Basic menu level. The
UP/DN buttons can be used to sequentially view basic plant parameters such as float
voltage and plant current, temperature compensation state, battery temperature (if thermal
probe is equipped), and internal plant temperature. By holding the MENU button down
for 5 seconds, the Main/Review level is accessed. All plant parameters can be viewed
from this level by scrolling to and selecting “Review.” Follow the menu tree for exact
navigation directions. By scrolling to and selecting “Log In”, the Administrator level is
accessed. The default username is “Admin” (case sensitive) and the default password is
“5001”. This level allows you to make changes to all the plant settings. Table 2 is a
complete list of adjustable parameters.
Figure 3 - Controller display
4Controller Login
The following steps will walk you through the process of logging into the controller as an
administrator. All setpoints and features require login to change values or enable
features. Tests such as battery discharge test, boost test, and lamp test do not require
logging in to execute, provided the feature has been enabled. Default password is 5001.

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1. With display showing “System OK”, press and hold MENU button for 5
seconds. Release MENU button when Welcome screen appears.
2. Press the UP button to scroll to CHOOSE: >LOGIN and press MENU.
Display shows PASSWORD ->0000<-, and first 0 flashes.
3. Press MENU to change first digit to desired value. Each press of the MENU
button advances by one. Pressing UP selects that value for the first digit,
which stops flashing, and advances to the second digit, which will begin to
flash.
4. Repeat procedure above for all four digits.
5. Press UP to select <, which will then flash, and press MENU to enter the
password.
6. Controller displays OK: ADMIN for 5 seconds.
5Presets
Once you have logged into the controller, you can set all controller values to one of three
preset values by selecting either PRESET A, PRESET B, or PRESET C. This can be
done by pressing the UP button to scroll to CHOOSE: PRESET and press the MENU
button. This will enter the preset submenu. Press the UP button to scroll to the
appropriate preset value, and press the MENU button, you may need to hold it for about 1
or 2 seconds. The controller will exit out to the previous menu, indicating that the preset
values have been set.
EXIT INSTRUCTIONS: Press the UP button to scroll to CHOOSE: EXIT and press the
MENU button. This will return you to the SYSTEM OK menu.
6Controller Configuration Menu
Once you have logged into the controller, you can make adjustments to any of the
following setpoints by pressing the UP button to scroll to CHOOSE: CONFIG and
pressing the MENU button. This will enter the configuration submenu list. The
configuration menu can be navigated by pressing the UP button to scroll through all the
menu choices.
EXIT INSTRUCTIONS: You can exit and logout of the configuration menu by pressing
the UP button to scroll to the end of the menu string and pressing the MENU button at the
BACK TO MAIN screen. This will send you back to the main menu. All changes
require logging out to take effect. Press UP button to scroll to CHOOSE: EXIT and press
the MENU button to exit back to the SYSTEM OK menu.
6.1 Language
The language menu allows you to select the controller’s displayed language.

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This menu can be accessed by pressing the MENU button at the CHOOSE: LANGUAGE
menu. Once the menu has been entered the screen will display the current language
setting. For example by default the screen would display LANGUAGE: ENGLISH.
This setting can be changed by pressing the MENU button. The screen will then change
to CHOOSE: ENGLISH. The value can then be adjusted by pressing the UP and DN
buttons. Once the desired language is showing on the display, press the MENU button to
select that value.
NOTE: Please note that once a new language has been selected the screen will be
displayed in that language. If you do not understand that language, navigation through
the menu will be very difficult.
To exit this menu press the UP button until EXIT LANGUAGE is displayed on the
screen, and press MENU to exit. This will take you back to the configuration menu.
Continue to the next menu for adjustment or follow the exit instructions at the beginning
of this section.
6.2 Review Module
The review module menu allows you to see the DC current output of each individual
rectifier in the system.
This menu can be accessed by pressing the MENU button at the REVIEW: MODULE
menu. Once the menu has been entered the screen will display the current value of the
first rectifier in the first shelf (designated S1>) in the system. The display will also show
five slots representing the five possible rectifier slots in a Valere System. The solid
square represents the rectifier currently being viewed, and the non-solid square represents
the remaining rectifiers installed in the system. Pressing the UP button at this point will
scroll through the remaining rectifiers in order. If the system is equipped with a second
power shelf (designated as S2>) the controller will also display that shelf’s rectifiers in
order after shelf 1.
To exit this menu press the UP button until EXIT MODULE is displayed on the screen,
and press MENU to exit. This will take you back to the configuration menu. Continue to
the next menu for adjustment or follow the exit instructions at the beginning of this
section.
6.3 Setpoints
The setpoints menu allows you to adjust controller setpoints such as float voltage,
rectifier current limit, and battery current limit. Please note that some features require a
low voltage disconnect (LVD) or shunt to be visible.
This menu can be accessed by pressing the MENU button at the CONFIG SETPOINTS
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button to continue scrolling thru the setpoints menu. The menu will circle back to
FLOAT once the end has been reached.
To exit this menu press the UP button until EXIT SETPOINTS is displayed on the
screen, then press the MENU to exit. This will take you back to the configuration menu.
Continue to the next menu for adjustment or follow the exit instructions at the beginning
of this section to exit.
6.3.1 Float Voltage (Float)
Float voltage is the DC voltage which the rectifiers will output.
To adjust the float voltage, scroll to FLOAT V = xx.xx, press the MENU button,
and the screen will display CHOOSE: V = xx.xx. The value can then be adjusted
by pressing the UP and DN buttons in the corresponding directions. This value
can be adjusted in 0.5 V increments, and a range between 42 and 58 volts. Once
the desired value is reached ,press, the MENU button to accept the new value.
Press the UP button to move to the next setpoint or scroll to EXIT SETPOINTS
and press MENU.
6.3.2 Rectifier Current Limit (Rect CL)
Allows the user to set a limit, below the maximum capacity of the rectifier, on the
amount of current each rectifier will output
To enable rectifier current limit, scroll to RECT CL DISABLED press the MENU
button, and the screen will display RECT CL ENABLED.
Press the UP button to scroll to RECT CL I = xx. Press the MENU button and the
screen will display CHOOSE: I = xx. The value can then be adjusted by pressing
the UP and DN buttons in the corresponding directions. This value can be
adjusted in 2 amp increments, and a range between 0 and 200 amps. Once the
desired value is reached, press the MENU button to accept the new value.
For example, a system with three 50A rectifiers with an RECT CL I set to 20 A
will limit each rectifier to 20 A for a total output of 60 A.
Press the UP button to move to the next setpoint or scroll to EXIT SETPOINTS
and press MENU.
6.3.3 Battery Current Limit (Batt CL)
Allows the user to set a limit on the amount of current being sent to the batteries.
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the batteries must be connected in series with this LVD or shunt. Please see your
shelf installation manual for proper connection points for batteries.
NOTE: Connecting an equipment load in series with the LVD or shunt with this
feature enabled could possible cause the equipment to not work properly. Follow
your shelf’s installation manual for proper connections.
To enable battery current limit, scroll to BATT CL DISABLED press the MENU
button, and the screen will display BATT CL ENABLED.
Press the UP button to scroll to BATT CL I = xx. Press the MENU button and the
screen will display CHOOSE: I = xx. The value can then be adjusted by pressing
the UP and DN buttons in the corresponding directions. This value can be
adjusted in 5 amp increments, and a range between 5 and 255 amps. Once the
desired value is reached, press the MENU button to accept the new value.
Press the UP button to move to the next setpoint or scroll to EXIT SETPOINTS
and press MENU.
6.3.4 Fallback
Allows the user to set a safe voltage for the rectifiers to “fallback” to in case the
rectifier loses communication with the controller. This feature will activate one
minute after a loss of communication with the controller.
To enable fallback, scroll to FALLBACK DISABLED, press the MENU button,
and the screen will display FALLBACK ENABLED.
Press the UP button to scroll to FALLBACK V = xx.xx. Press the MENU button
and the screen will display CHOOSE: V = xx.xx. The value can then be adjusted
by pressing the UP and DN buttons in the corresponding directions. This value
can be adjusted in .05 V increments, and a range between 42 and 58 volts. The
higher range can not be greater than, 1 volt less than high voltage shutdown.
Once the desired value is reached, press the MENU button to accept the new
value.
Press the UP button to move to the next setpoint or scroll to EXIT SETPOINTS
and press MENU.
6.4 Alarms
The alarms menu allows you to adjust controller alarm setpoints such as high voltage
shutdown, high voltage alarm, battery on discharge alarm, capacity alarm, current share
alarm, and communication fail alarm.

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This menu can be accessed by pressing the MENU button at the CONFIG ALARMS
menu. The first alarm displayed will be the high voltage shutdown (HVSD) of the
system. Press the UP button to continue scrolling thru the alarm menu. The menu will
circle back to HVSD once the end has been reached.
To exit this menu press the UP button until EXIT ALARMS is displayed on the screen,
and press MENU to exit. This will take you back to the configuration menu. Continue to
the next menu for adjustment or follow the exit instructions at the beginning of this
section to exit.
6.4.1 High Voltage Shutdown (HVSD)
HVSD is the DC voltage at which the rectifiers will shutdown if exceeded. All
rectifiers will be shutdown in this case.
To adjust the high voltage shutdown, scroll to HVSD V = xx.xx, press the MENU
button, and the screen will display CHOOSE: V = xx.xx. The value can then be
adjusted by pressing the UP and DN buttons in the corresponding directions. This
value can be adjusted in 0.25 V increments, and a range between 43 and 59 volts.
This value must be at least 1V greater than the float voltage value. Once the
desired value is reached, press the MENU button to accept the new value.
Press the UP button to move to the next setpoint or scroll to EXIT ALARMS and
press MENU.
6.4.2 High Voltage Alarm (HVA)
HVA is the DC voltage at which the controller will trigger an alarm if exceeded.
This is your warning before the system will shutdown, due to HVSD.
To adjust the high voltage alarm, scroll to HVA V = xx.xx, press the MENU
button, and the screen will display CHOOSE: V = xx.xx. The value can then be
adjusted by pressing the UP and DN buttons in the corresponding directions. This
value can be adjusted in 0.25 V increments, and a range between 48 and 59 volts.
This value can be adjusted below the float voltage, and can be adjusted above
HVSD. Once the desired value is reached, press the MENU button to accept the
new value.
Press the UP button to move to the next setpoint or scroll to EXIT ALARMS and
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6.4.3 Battery on discharge Alarm (BD Alarm)
BD Alarm is the DC voltage at which the controller will trigger an alarm if the
battery voltage falls below it. This is your first warning that the system is being
powered on batteries.
To adjust the battery discharge alarm, scroll to BD ALARM V = xx.xx, press the
MENU button, and the screen will display CHOOSE: V = xx.xx. The value can
then be adjusted by pressing the UP and DN buttons in the corresponding
directions. This value can be adjusted in 0.5 V increments, and a range between 0
and 55 volts. This value can be adjusted above the float voltage. Once the
desired value is reached, press the MENU button to accept the new value.
Press the UP button to move to the next setpoint or scroll to EXIT ALARMS and
press MENU.
6.4.4 Low Voltage Warning Alarm (LVD Warn)
LVD warning is the DC voltage at which the controller will trigger an alarm if the
battery voltage falls below it. This is your second warning that the system is
being powered on batteries and the battery voltage is dangerously low.
To adjust the low voltage alarm, scroll to LVD WARN V = xx.xx, press the
MENU button, and the screen will display CHOOSE: V = xx.xx. The value can
then be adjusted by pressing the UP and DN buttons in the corresponding
directions. This value can be adjusted in 0.5 V increments, and a range between 0
and 52 volts. Once the desired value is reached, press the MENU button to accept
the new value.
Press the UP button to move to the next setpoint or scroll to EXIT ALARMS and
press MENU.
6.4.5 Capacity Alarm (Capacity)
Capacity alarm is the alarm that is triggered when N+1 redundancy is lost. This is
your warning that the system will be on battery back up if another rectifier is lost.
To enable the capacity alarm, scroll to CAPACITY DISABLED, press the MENU
button, and the screen will display CAPACITY ENABLED.
Press the UP button to move to the next setpoint or scroll to EXIT ALARMS and
press MENU.

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6.4.6 Current Share Alarm (I-share)
Current share alarm is the alarm that is triggered when one or more rectifier is not
sharing the current evenly.
To enable the current share alarm, scroll to I-SHARE DISABLED, press the
MENU button, and the screen will display I-SHARE ENABLED.
Press the UP button to move to the next setpoint or scroll to EXIT ALARMS and
press MENU.
6.4.7 Communication Failure Alarm (Comm Fail)
Communication fail alarm is the alarm that is triggered when the controller loses
communication with a rectifier. This is caused by a rectifier being removed from
the system. This alarm can be cleared from the main menu by pressing MENU
when the screen reads HIT MENU TO CLEAR.
To enable the communication fail alarm, scroll to COMM FAIL DISABLED,
press the MENU button, and the screen will display COMM FAIL ENABLED.
Press the UP button to move to the next setpoint or scroll to EXIT ALARMS and
press MENU.
6.5 Tests
The tests menu allows you to adjust controller test setpoints such as boost, battery
discharge test, and Relay test. All tests can be executed from the review menu if it has
already been enabled. An Admin login is required to enable or adjust any values.
This menu can be accessed by pressing the MENU button at the CONFIG TESTS menu.
The first test displayed will be lamp test. Press the UP button to continue scrolling thru
the tests menu. The menu will circle back to EXECUTE LAMPTEST once the end has
been reached.
To exit this menu press the UP button until EXIT TESTS is displayed on the screen, and
press MENU to exit. This will take you back to the configuration menu. Continue to the
next menu for adjustment or follow the exit instructions at the beginning of this section to
exit.
6.5.1 Lamp Test
Lamp test, when executed, will light every LED on the controller and rectifiers.
This can be used to determine if all LEDs are working properly.

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To execute the lamp test, scroll to EXECUTE LAMPTEST and press the MENU
button. All LED’s will illuminate briefly and then return to their normal state.
This test can be executed from the review menu without logging in as an
administrator.
Press the UP button to move to the next setpoint or scroll to EXIT TESTS and
press MENU.
6.5.2 Boost test (Boost)
Boost test is a feature that will increase the float voltage of the rectifier to boost
charge your batteries or equalize your battery’s cell voltages. This feature is a
manually executed feature that will automatically turn off after a set period of
time. BOOST V is the voltage to which the rectifiers will be increased if this test
is executed. BOOST H is the length of time this test will run if this test is
executed. Once executed boost can be aborted from the Basic menu. The screen
will also display BOOST ACTIVE when the test is active.
To enable the boost feature, scroll to BOOST DISABLED, press the MENU
button, and the screen will display BOOST ENABLED.
Press the UP button to scroll to BOOST V = xx.xx. To adjust this value press the
MENU button and the screen will change to CHOOSE V = xx.xx. The value can
then be adjusted by pressing the UP and DN buttons in the corresponding
directions. This value can be adjusted in 1 V increments, and a range between 42
and 58 volts. This value cannot be adjusted above the high voltage shutdown
(HVSD). Once the desired value is reached, press the MENU button to accept the
new value.
Press the UP button to scroll to BOOST H = xx. To adjust this value press the
MENU button and the screen will change to CHOOSE H = xx.xx. The value can
then be adjusted by pressing the UP and DN buttons in the corresponding
directions. This value can be adjusted in 1 hour increments, and a range between
1 and 48 hours. Once the desired value is reached, press the MENU button to
accept the new value.
Once the appropriate values have been reached, the boost test can be started from
either the configuration or review menu. From the test menu, press the UP button
to scroll to EXECUTE BOOST and press the MENU button. The controller will
then display START BOOST. The test can then be started by pressing the MENU
button, or can be canceled by pressing either the UP or DN button.
The BOOST test can be manually stopped from the Basic menu. However, if the
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voltage go to the specified value. BOOST will be aborted if any alarm except
HVA is activated.
Press the UP button to move to the next setpoint or scroll to EXIT TESTS and
press MENU.
6.5.3 Battery discharge test (BD Test)
Battery discharge test is a feature that will test the charge on your batteries. This
feature is a manually executed feature that will automatically turn off after a set
period of time. BDT ALRM is the voltage at which the controller will fail the test
and set an alarm if the battery voltage falls below. BDT TIME is the length of
time this test will run in minutes if this test is executed. BDT ABORT is the
voltage at which the test will automatically quit, if the battery voltage falls below
set desired voltage, even if the test has not completed. BD TEST CONST is a
temperature correction factor which will self adjust the BDT ALRM level, based
on the highest temperature reported. Once executed, the battery discharge test can
be aborted from the basic menu. The screen will also display BD TEST ACTIVE
when the test is active.
To enable the battery discharge test, scroll to BD TEST DISABLED, press the
MENU button, and the screen will display BD TEST ENABLED.
Press the UP button to scroll to BDT TIME MNT = xx. To adjust this value,
press the MENU button and the screen will change to CHOOSE MNT = xx. The
value can then be adjusted by pressing the UP and DN buttons in the
corresponding directions. This value can be adjusted in 5 minutes increments,
and a range between 15 and 300 minutes. Once the desired value is reached,
press the MENU button to accept the new value.
Press the UP button to scroll to BDT ALARM V = xx.xx. To adjust this value
press the MENU button and the screen will change to CHOOSE V = xx.xx. The
value can then be adjusted by pressing the UP and DN buttons in the
corresponding directions. This value can be adjusted in 0.5 V increments, and a
range between 43 and 52 volts. Once the desired value is reached, press the
MENU button to accept the new value.
Press the UP button to scroll to BDT ABORT V = xx.xx. To adjust this value,
press the MENU button and the screen will change to CHOOSE V = xx.xx. The
value can then be adjusted by pressing the UP and DN buttons in the
corresponding directions. This value can be adjusted in 0.5 V increments, and a
range between 43 and 52 volts. Once the desired value is reached, press the
MENU button to accept the new value.

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Press the UP button to scroll to BD TEST CONST = x. To adjust this value press
the MENU button and the screen will change to CHOOSE CONST = x. The
value can then be adjusted by pressing the UP and DN buttons in the
corresponding directions. This value can be adjusted to either 0 (turns it off) or 1
(turns it on). Once the desired value is reached, press the MENU button to accept
the new value.
Once the appropriate values have been reached, the battery discharge test can be
started from either the configuration or review menu. Press the UP button to
scroll to EXECUTE BD TEST and press the MENU button. The controller will
then display START BD TEST. The test can then be started by pressing the
MENU button, or can be canceled by pressing either the UP or DN button.
Press the UP button to move to the next setpoint or scroll to EXIT TESTS and
press MENU.
6.5.4 Relay test (Rly Test)
The relay test is a feature that will allow you to verify that you have your alarms
connected correctly. This feature requires logging in as an administrator to
enable, but can be run from the review menu without logging in if it has already
been enabled. This test should be run once you have connected the alarm contacts
to your alarm transport gear to verify it is connected correctly. See section 2.2 for
help with connecting your alarm cable.
To enable the relay test, scroll to RLY TEST DISABLED, press the MENU
button, and the screen will display RLY TEST ENABLED.
Press the UP button to scroll to RELAY A INACTIVE. To activate the test, press
the MENU button and the screen will change to RELAY A ACTIVE. Your
connection for relay A (Major Alarm by default) should now be in alarm. If it is
not, check your connections to make sure you have your cable connected
properly. If problems persist call the Valere technical support line (1-866-240-
6614). Press the MENU button again to change back to RELAY A INACTIVE.
Press the UP button to move to the next relay and repeat the above instructions for
relays B through F.
Once all relays have been tested and verified, press the DN button to scroll back
to relay A. As you scroll through the relays verify that all the relays are inactive.
If you leave a relay active the alarm will be in a constant alarm state.
Press the UP button to move to the next setpoint or scroll to EXIT TESTS and
press MENU.

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6.6 Thermal
The thermal menu allows you to set up thermal compensation for your batteries. An
Admin login is required to enable or adjust any values. If thermal compensation is
disabled the different setpoints will not be visible in either the review or configuration
menu. For more information on thermal compensation please see the Compact or
Integrated DC Power System datasheet.
This menu can be accessed by pressing the MENU button at the CONFIG THERMAL
menu. The first setpoint displayed will be T COMP DISABLED. Press the UP button to
continue scrolling thru the thermal menu. The menu will circle back to T COMP
DISABLED once the end has been reached.
To exit this menu press the UP button until EXIT THERMAL is displayed on the screen,
and press MENU to exit. This will take you back to the configuration menu. Continue to
the next menu for adjustment or follow the exit instructions at the beginning of this
section to exit.
6.6.1 Thermal Compensation (T Comp)
Thermal compensation is a feature that will decrease the float voltage of the
rectifier if your battery temperature exceeds a set limit. This feature is an
automatically executed feature that will also automatically turn off once a
satisfactory temperature has been reached. T START is the temperature at which
the controller will activate thermal compensation. T SLOPE is the slope at which
the float voltage will decrease once the T START temperature has been exceeded.
STOP VLT is the voltage at which the controller will stop lowering the voltage.
T SENSE determines the sensor, either internal or external. T SENSE tells the
controller which temperature sensor to use to measure the temperature for thermal
compensation. When T COMP ENABLED it will show T Comp Active.
NOTE: Temperature compensation will take priority over the boost test in the
event both are active at the same time.
To enable the temperature compensation, scroll to T COMP DISABLED, press
the MENU button, and the screen will display T COMP ENABLED.
Press the UP button to scroll to T START T = xx C (degrees celcius). To adjust
this value, press the MENU button and the screen will change to CHOOSE T = xx
C. The value can then be adjusted by pressing the UP and DN buttons in the
corresponding directions. This value can be adjusted in 1°C increments, and a
range between 25 and 60°C. Once the desired value is reached, press the MENU
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Press the UP button to scroll to T SLOPE T = xx MV/C (millivolts per degree
celsius). To adjust this value press the MENU button and the screen will change
to CHOOSE T = xx MV/C. The value can then be adjusted by pressing the UP
and DN buttons in the corresponding directions. This value can be adjusted in 1
mV/C increments, and a range between 0 and 255 mV/C. Once the desired value
is reached, press the MENU button to accept the new value.
Press the UP button to scroll to STOP VLT V = xx.xx. To adjust this value, press
the MENU button and the screen will change to CHOOSE V = xx.xx. The value
can then be adjusted by pressing the UP and DN buttons in the corresponding
directions. This value can be adjusted in 0.25 V increments, and a range between
48 and 56 V. Once the desired value is reached, press the MENU button to accept
the new value.
Press the UP button to scroll to T SENSE INTERNAL (temperature sensor
internal to controller). To change this value to EXTERNAL (external temperature
probe) press the MENU button and the screen will change to CHOOSE
INTERNAL. The value can then be adjusted by pressing the UP and DN buttons.
Once the desired value is reached, press the MENU button to accept the new
value.
Press the UP button to move to the next setpoint or scroll to EXIT THERMAL
and press MENU.
6.6.2 Low Thermal Compensation (TL Comp)
Low thermal compensation is a feature that will increase the float voltage of the
rectifier if your battery temperature falls below a set limit. This feature is an
automatically executed feature that will also automatically turn off once a
satisfactory temperature has been reached. TL START is the temperature at
which the controller will activate low thermal compensation. TL SLOPE is the
slope at which the float voltage will increase once the TL START temperature has
been exceeded. STOP VLT is the voltage at which the controller will stop
lowering the voltage. T SENSE determines the sensor, either internal or external.
T SENSE tells the controller which temperature sensor to use to measure the
temperature for thermal compensation. As long as T COMP is ENABLED.
NOTE: Low temperature compensation will take priority over the boost test in
the event both are active at the same time.
To enable the temperature compensation, scroll to T COMP DISABLED, press
the MENU button, and the screen will display T COMP ENABLED.
Press the UP button to scroll to TL START T = xx C (degrees celcius). To adjust
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C. The value can then be adjusted by pressing the UP and DN buttons in the
corresponding directions. This value can be adjusted in 1°C increments, and a
range between -25 and 25°C. Once the desired value is reached, press the MENU
button to accept the new value.
Press the UP button to scroll to T SLOPE T = xx MV/C (millivolts per degree
celcius). To adjust this value press the MENU button and the screen will change
to CHOOSE T = xx MV/C. The value can then be adjusted by pressing the UP
and DN buttons in the corresponding directions. This value can be adjusted in 1
mV/C increments, and a range between 0 and 255 mV/C. Once the desired value
is reached, press the MENU button to accept the new value.
Press the UP button to scroll to STOP VLT V = xx.xx. To adjust this value press
the MENU button and the screen will change to CHOOSE V = xx.xx. The value
can then be adjusted by pressing the UP and DN buttons in the corresponding
directions. This value can be adjusted in 0.25 V increments, and a range between
48 and 56 V. Once the desired value is reached, press the MENU button to accept
the new value.
Press the UP button to scroll to T SENSE INTERNAL (temperature sensor
internal to controller). To change this value to EXTERNAL (external temperature
probe) press the MENU button and the screen will change to CHOOSE
INTERNAL. The value can then be adjusted by pressing the UP and DN buttons.
Once the desired value is reached, press the MENU button to accept the new
value.
Press the UP button to move to the next setpoint or scroll to EXIT THERMAL
and press MENU.
6.6.3 Thermal Runaway (T Runawy)
Thermal runaway is a feature that will decrease the float voltage of the rectifier if
your battery temperature exceeds a set limit. This feature is an automatically
executed feature that will also automatically turn off once a satisfactory
temperature has been reached. T RUNAWY T is the temperature at which the
controller will activate thermal runaway. T RUNAWY V is the voltage to which
the system voltage will decrease, once the thermal runaway temperature has been
exceeded. T SENSE determines the sensor, either internal or external. T SENSE
tells the controller which temperature sensor to use to measure the temperature for
thermal compensation. Thermal runaway is an immediate drop of the rectifier
float voltage to the runaway voltage; not a gradual drop in voltage like thermal
compensation.
NOTE: Thermal runaway will take priority over the boost test in the event both
are active at the same time.