Vanner VANN-Bus 90-Series User manual

VANNER Incorporated 90 Series Owner’s Manual
90-Series Converter Isolator CAN System OWNER’S MANUAL
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VANN-Bus 90-Series
Converter-Isolator System
With CAN Capable Smart Monitor
TM
Table o Contents
Introd ction………………………………………………….………………… 3
Specifications…………………………………………………….………….… 4
Theory of Operation……………...…………………………………………… 5
Typical Applications…………………………...…………….…………..…… 8
Installation Instr ctions………………………….………...…………………. 10
Testing and Tro bleshooting………………………………………………… 13
CAN B s Interface…………………………………..………………………… 15

VANNER Incorporated Introduction
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Introduction
Thank yo for p rchasing a Vanner 90-60 Converter-Isolator. We are confident that yo will be very pleased with
its performance beca se o r 90-Series Converters are designed and man fact red by skilled professionals sing the
highest standards in workmanship. With minim m maintenance and care, yo can be ass red of many years of
tro ble free service.
General Description
The Vanner VAN-Bus CAN Power Management System is an efficient and highly reliable method of maintaining
isolation between yo r 24-Volt DC starting system and yo r 24-Volt DC a xiliary system. In addition to providing
reg lated 24-Volt power, the system provides charging to the 24-Volt a xiliary battery, when conditions permit,
which significantly extends battery life. Ideally s ited for vehicle and alternate energy applications, the VAN-Bus is
designed to save yo r batteries and the money yo wo ld spend replacing them. Users of the Vanner VAN-Bus know
that it is the most cost effective and dependable sol tion for 24-Volt systems.
The CAN (Controller Area Network) Capable Smart Monitor is a device designed to monitor and report the stat s of
several critical f nctions in the vehicle electrical system. This nit provides real-time fa lt signals over the CAN b s
to the vehicle electrical system controller. Fa lt indications can then be given from the vehicle’s electrical system
controller. Battery-monitoring algorithms have been incorporated into the 90-60 Series VAN-Bus, transmitting real
time battery state of charge, state of health, and r n time messages over CAN.
A typical system wo ld incl de a 24-Volt DC-starting system, a 24-Volt DC a xiliary system, and the 90-Ser es.
The 90-Ser es connects to the 24-Volt starting system, 24-Volt a xiliary system and gro nd terminals of the battery
system. When the a xiliary battery req ires charging, the VAN-Bus ens res that the c rrent is transferred from the
starting batteries, when conditions permit, and that the a xiliary batteries can not drain the starting batteries when
loads are left on. This isolation between the two 24-Volt systems ens res that the starting batteries will maintain the
power req ired to start the vehicle, and provides a stable 24-Volt s pply for operating accessories.
NOTE: The Vanner VAN-Bus CAN Power Management System is an extremely reliable device and, when installed
according to the instr ctions, will provide reliable operation for an indefinite period of time. However, if a system
abnormality sho ld develop that wo ld ca se a VAN-Bus malf nction, damage to the battery system co ld res lt if
24-Volt loads are present.

VANNER Incorporated Speci ications
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Speci ications
90-Series Converter-Isolator
Model N mber 90-60CAN
Inp t Voltage 24v 18 to 32 v
Efficiency (Peak) >97%
Max 24v Inp t Amps 32
O tp t Voltage Programmed via CAN
O tp t Amps (24v) 0-62
Standby C rrent 20 milliamps nominal at 28.4V
Smart Monitor Alarm Low/High Voltage, Imbalance, Under voltage protect override, VAN-B s fa lt
Battery Monitoring
Operating Temp. -40°C to +75°C (-40°F to 167°F)
Storage Temp. -54°C to +95°C (-65°F to 203°F)
Serviceable Yes
Environmental
Considerations
Cast al min m enclos re provides protection against salt, f ng s, d st, water, f el vapors and all fl ids associated with commercial
and off-highway vehicle operations. IP rated 56.
Mo nting Location
Mo nt on a flat s rface close to the batteries to allow short cable r ns. Location sho ld be protected from battery acid and gases.
Weight 8.8 lbs.

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90-Series CAN Dimensional Speci ications
10.6
(269)
8.0
(203)
1.3
(33)
8.5
8.0
(203)
(216)
5.1
(130)
0.31
(7)
3.4
(86)
4.0
5/16-18 x 9/16
STUD
TORQUE 120
LB-IN MA
2.8
(71)
(102)
0.5
(12.7)
Figure 1 - 90-60 Dimensions

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Theory o Operation
Figure 2 - 90-60 Stand Alone System
The Converter-Isolator is a state of the art device that implements software controlled power management.
When the nit has been installed and the system is engaged, the 90-Series will look at the inp t voltage line
to determine if there is s fficient voltage to t rn the nit on. If there is not, then the nit does not t rn on.
If there is then the nit performs a “soft start” cycle that will ramp p the o tp t c rrent to the defa lt
setpoint of 60-Amps DC. If at some point d ring the soft start cycle the o tp t voltage platea s at a lower
val e than 20-Volts, then the O tp t c rrent limits to a lower val e than 60-Amps. If the O tp t Voltage
climbs to the defa lt setpoint of 20-Volts, then the nit will contin e operation, reg lating the o tp t
voltage to the defa lt val es.
The 90-Series is also capable of being controlled by the CAN B s. Thro gh CAN comm nication (J1939
Standard) the nit can have many of its operating parameters adj sted. The adj stments are:
1. Inp t Voltage Setpoint
2. O tp t Voltage Setpoint
3. C rrent Limit Setpoint
4. Battery Type
5. B lk Charge Voltage
6. Float Charge Voltage
7. Battery Temperat re Coefficient
24 V
Alternator
VANN-Guard
90-60CAN
Converter /
Isolator
IN OUTGND
Current
Sensor
(80A)
90-60 Output
Voltage and
Batter Temp
Sensor
Batter
Negative
Sense Line
CAN
24 Volt
Loads
F 1 F 2
12v Battery
24v
Starting
Battery
12v Battery
12v Battery
24v
Auxilliary
Battery
12v Battery
Ibatt Iout

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If d ring normal operations the nit sho ld have an o tp t voltage dip, below 20-Volts, again the nit will
limit the c rrent below the 60-Amp Defa lt. If the nit’s o tp t voltage rises above 30-Volts then the nit
will power off for 10 seconds and perform a restart proced re incl ding the soft start seq ence.
F rthermore, if the nit experiences an over temperat re condition, it will also enter into a c rrent limit (a
10% red ction in the o tp t c rrent capacity) to red ce internal temperat res. If this condition persists, the
nit will again red ce c rrent o tp t, ntil the nit gets o t of the internally monitored thermal danger
zone. If the temperat re contin es to rise, the nit will again power off for 10 seconds and attempt a
restart. If the temperat re remains high, then the nit will NOT operate ntil the temperat re is within the
rated operating temperat res.
Converter-Isolator f nctionality
All f nctionality described in this section req ires that the Monitor Ignition Inp t (Terminal B) be
connected to +24v in order to be active. Please see the above fig re for placement of the c rrent
and temperat re sensors.
A. Switched Sensor Supply Output
This o tp t is sed to provide +5v for Vanner VSS Series c rrent sensors and temperat re sensor.
The +5v o tp t is switched for low power sh tdown and sleep mode operation.
B. Ignition (Enable) Input
This inp t powers the Converter-Isolator. When this pin is taken to +24V the Converter-Isolator
becomes active.
C. CAN Shield
This connection is sed to make common the shield on the CAN cable. This is req ired for noise
considerations in vehicle electrical systems.
D. CAN Low
This is the connection for the vehicle’s p blic CAN b s. The Smart Monitor will comm nicate
fa lts to the vehicle’s electrical system controller via the CAN b s.
E. CAN High
This is the connection for the vehicle’s p blic CAN b s. The Smart Monitor will comm nicate
fa lts to the vehicle’s electrical system controller via the CAN b s.
F. Not Connected
This pin is not c rrently sed.
G. Not Connected
This pin is not c rrently sed.
H. Sensor Ground
Connect gro nd for c rrent sensors and Smart Sensors here.
J. Single Current Sensor (+24V) Signal Input
The monitor can record incoming and o tgoing battery c rrent on the pper (+24V) battery. The
o tp t from the c rrent sensor monitoring the +24v battery line sho ld be connected to this inp t.
**Note that the arrow on the current sensor should pointed toward the battery i it is
connected to the positive terminal o the battery.**
K. Not Connected
This pin is not c rrently sed.
L. Temperature Sensor
The monitor can record the temperate of the batteries. The o tp t from the Vanner temperat re
sensor sho ld be connected to this inp t.
M. +24V Battery Input Sense (Starting Batteries)
If this pin is connected directly to the +24V battery positive by a separate line, it will improve the
acc racy of the Converter–Isolator inp t voltage when load c rrent is drawn. See “Remote Sense”
below for more information.

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N. +24V Battery Output Sense (Auxiliary Batteries)
If this pin is connected directly to the +24V battery positive by a separate line, it will improve the
acc racy of the Converter-Isolator balance of the batteries when load c rrent is drawn. See
“Remote Sense” section below for more information.
P. Battery Ground Remote Sense
If this pin is connected directly to the battery gro nd by a separate line, it will improve the
acc racy of the Converter-Isolator voltage meas rement of the batteries when load c rrent is
drawn. See below for more information.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
L
M
NP
+
24 V
Start System
-
+
24 V
Aux System
-
+
24V
Alt
-
90-60
OUT
GND
IN
F1
F2
+24V
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
L
M
N
P
Deutsch Connector Pin Out
Sensor Supply
Ignition Input
CAN Shield
CAN Low
CAN High
Not Connected
Sensor Ground
Single Current Sensor
Temperature Sensor
+24V Remote Input Sense
+24V Remote Output Sense
Ground Remote Sense
Not Connected
Not Connected
24 V Loads
The monitor o tp t from the nit is a thro gh a De tsch brand connector P/N: HDP20-18-14PN.
The mating connector is the De tsch P/N: HDP26-18-14SN ho sing with De tsch P/N: 1062-16-
0622 socket contact.
Remote Sense (Terminals M, N, and P)
There are three inp ts for this f nction, +24 Inp t (starting), +24 O tp t (a xiliary), and Gro nd.
They are for remote sense of the starting and a xiliary battery voltages. This makes the
Conversion f nction insensitive to wire, f se and connection voltage drops. All three sense lines
m st be connected for this f nction to work properly. It is s al for the battery connections to be
bro ght to a distrib tion point from where connections are made to the rest of the vehicle. Since
the battery charge c rrent is the only c rrent which the battery cables carry for most of the time it
is convenient to connect the sense wires to these distrib tion points. This sho ld not introd ce a
significant error. In fact, when the system stabilizes and the batteries are charged there will be
almost no error. Sho ld the external sense lines be removed, or operating improperly, the
Converter will defa lt to internal readings.
The sense wires can be 16 or 18AWG as the inp t impedance is high, and the wire ga ge can be
set for mechanical strength req irements. This allows cost savings and freedom of config ration in
the Converter power connection wiring, and more freedom in Converter location. The Converter
c rrent carrying wire ga ge can be the minim m size listed in this man al's wire size table for a
given Converter rating, p to fo r times the distance listed. This sets a maxim m voltage drop of
0.4V, which is reasonable from efficiency and fa lt detection considerations.

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Installation Instructions
Do not exceed the specified torque of 120 in-lbs. when connect ng cables to the term nal posts (Input,
Output, and GND) dur ng nstallat on of all the VAN-Bus Models. Torque values h gher than spec f ed may
damage the product, reduce performance, and/or create hazardous cond t ons. Products damaged by
mproper torque are not covered by the warranty.
Do not connect more than one conductor per terminal post on any Vanner VAN-Bus. Mult ple w res and
cables may overstress nternal components, result ng n poor performance or creat ng hazardous
cond t ons. Products damaged by the nstallat on of mult ple conductors per post are not covered by the
warranty.
ault protection devices MUST be installed between the VAN-Bus and the power source (battery). A
fault protect on dev ce would be any fuse or c rcu t breaker properly rated for the max mum DC current
obta nable. Th s adv sory s n accordance w th SAE, NEC and UL, for mob le power appl cat ons. Install
per appl cable codes or w th n 18” of the battery. See W re and Fuse S z ng Chart on page 10 of th s
manual or contact Vanner at 1-800-227-6937 or [e-mail] f ass stance s needed n s z ng
fault protect on dev ces.
Caution: This eq ipment tends to prod ce arcs and sparks d ring installation. To prevent fire or explosion,
compartments containing batteries or flammable materials m st be properly ventilated. Safety goggles
sho ld always be worn when working near batteries
Mounting Location –The VAN-Bus may be mo nted in any orientation, on a flat mo nting s rface s itable
to s pport the VAN-Bus d ring application. Do not mo nt in zero-clearance compartment that may res lt in
the VAN-Bus overheating. Locate so that contact by people is nlikely.
Environmental Protection – Yo r VAN-Bus has been designed to withstand direct expos re to rain and
moist re. The VAN-Bus has also been tested for expos re to direct press re spray, b t contin al expos re to
direct press re spraying may red ce the VAN-Bus serviceable life. Vanner covers any damage d e to water
contamination only thro gh the terms of o r factory warranty.
Wiring Sequence– The VAN-Bus is internally protected for reverse polarity. The wiring seq ence is not an
iss e with the VAN-Bus prod cts.
Strain Relie – The VAN-Bus has an integral strain relief. The VAN-Bus is designed with wells for the l g
to sit into to resist bolt loosening from cable movement, and the strain relief is designed to f rther inhibit
cable movement. The diagram below shows the proper orientation for the attachment of the strain relief and
the #10-32 mo nting hardware that is s pplied.
MOUNTING SCREWS
CABLE STRAIN RELIEF
LUG WELLS
VANN-Guard

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Wire Size and temperature rating
Cables connecting the VAN-Bus to the batteries m st be s fficiently sized to prevent nwanted voltage
drops. These voltage drops (loss) m st be less than 0.05 VDC between the VAN-Bus’s +24 volt terminal
and the battery +24 volt terminal (Battery B positive terminal), less than 0.10 VDC between the VAN-Bus’s
Inp t terminal and the battery +24 volt terminal (the j mper between Battery A and Battery B), and less
than 0.05 VDC between the VAN-Bus’s GND terminal and the battery gro nd terminal (Battery A negative
terminal that is connected to chassis gro nd). In most installations, the VAN-Bus’s terminals are wired
directly to the battery terminals (reference fa lt protection) to prevent voltage loss that co ld occ r in
switch contacts, connections, and long wire r ns. Since the VAN-Bus can be operated in temperat res p to
75ºC, se wire rated at least 90ºC. See Wire and F se Size Chart.
Wire and Fuse Size Chart
Wire
Size
AWG
Ring Terminal
AMP or UL
recognized
eq al
Max wire length, in feet, between VAN-Bus
and battery to keep voltage drop nder 0.1
volt. The chart ass mes wire carries no other
load and wire temperat re is
below 80ºC.
90-60CAN
#8
33462
2.1
#6
33466
3.2
#4
33470
5.9
#2
322870
8.7
#1
321867
10.9
#1/0
321867
13.8
#2/0
321870
1
7.6
F se F1
120 amp
F se F2
100 amp
Crimp the ring terminals sing AMP ROTA-CRIMP 600850 (2/0 - 8ga).
AMP Prod ct Information Center: 800-522-6752
AMP Tooling Assistance Center: 800-722-1111
Note: The wire gages listed are for se witho t remote sense; see the monitor section for applications sing
the remote sense capability.

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Testing and Troubleshooting
CAUTION
Servicing of electrical systems sho ld only be performed by trained and q alified technical personnel.
Equipment Required
Voltmeter having 0.01 volt resol tion. (Fl ke Model 87, or higher, M ltimeter recommended).
Clamp-on c rrent meter (Fl ke Model 36 Clamp-on Meter recommended).
Vanner Repair Service
Vanner offers a q ick t rn aro nd factory repair service. Send the nit to the address below with a note instr cting s to repair it.
Incl de yo r name, phone n mber, shipping address (not a P.O. Box N mber), and yo r p rchase order n mber.
Test Proced re for VAN-Bus 90-Series CAN Power
Management Systems
The VAN-B s is working properly if:
1. The 24 volt DC loads are being operated contin o sly and are within the rated capacity of the
VAN-B s and;
Vanner VAN-Buss are electronically protected against reverse polarity damage therefore the DC connection
seq ence is not an iss e.
Vanner VAN-Buss will not f nction properly nless all three-battery connections are made. Battery A and
Battery B voltages both m st be above 8 volts for the nit to t rn ON.
Vanner VAN-Buss may be sed in parallel with other VAN-Buss and Vanner Eq alizer models.
Please note that the Inp t, O tp t and GND st d positions and orientation are different on VAN-Bus 90-
Series than on other Vanner Eq alizers.
Vanner Incorporated
4282 Re nolds Drive
Hilliard, Ohio 43026
1-800-AC POWER
(1-800-227-6937)
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.vanner.com
e-mail: [e-mail]
Part Number D913789-C, 8/15/2022
Printed in U.S.A.