NOTE: To access and change settings, you must first depress downward arrow and then enter Power

Power System Major Alarm A group of alarm conditions that are considered serious or If the following troubleshooting techniques are unsuccessful, please call Argus Technical Support.
correct default Password (1234). an immediate threat to service. All of these alarms are mapped to K3. Factory default
setting consists of the following alarm conditions:
To adjust settings in RECTIFIERS menu:
WARNING: To ensure the security of a live system, the LVD CONTROL switch should be in
1. Using down key, scroll to item to be changed. V1 HIGH 2 VOLTAGE (System High Voltage 2)
the IN Position while attempting the following troubleshooting techniques.
2. Press key. V1 LOW 2 VOLTAGE (System Low Voltage 2)
3. Enter a new value using up/down scroll keys. V2 HIGH 2 VOLTAGE (Converter High Voltage 2)
4. Press key. V2 LOW 2 VOLTAGE (Converter Low Voltage 2)
5. Repeat above steps for any change to Rectifier settings. LVD #1 SYMPTOM SOLUTION
LVD #2 (if applicable)
To immediately download new settings to all connected rectifiers: SYS FUSE (alarmed to D1) Rectifier Communications Lost Check cable (RS-485) from Pathfinder shelf to shelf.
1. Disable Temperature Compensator and Autoequalize located in BATTERIES menu. BAT FUSE (alarmed to D2) (RECT COMMS LOST) Check cable (RS-485) from Pathfinder shelf to SM03.
2. In RECTIFIERS menu, scroll down to DOWNLOAD & SAVE. CONV FUSE (alarmed to D4) Check cable for connections and breaks.
3. Press key. RECT MAJOR Perform INVENTORY UPDATE (from RECTIFIERS menu).
4. New settings will begin downloading to rectifiers immediately. RECT GENERAL Ensure all rectifiers are secured and tightly screwed into shelf.

To immediately implement loadsharing among all connected rectifiers: Power System Minor Alarm These alarms are considered to be of a less serious Nature Rectifier Lockout For rectifier modules with LCD display only:
1. Turn off Temperature Compensator and Autoequalize. or not an immediate threat to service. All of these alarms are mapped to K4. Factory default (RECT LOCKOUT) Check if any rectifiers ADJUSTMENT menu has been accessed.
2. In RECTIFIERS menu, scroll to LOADSHARE INIT. settings consist of the following alarm conditions: All rectifiers must be set for REMOTE ACCESS ENABLE and
REMOTE ADJUST ACCESS ENABLE.
3. Press key.
V1 HIGH 1 VOLTAGE (System High Voltage 1)
4. The loadsharing procedure will begin immediately. Rectifier Out of Tolerance Check all settings in RECTIFIER menu; e.g. Float Voltage,
V1 LOW 1 VOLTAGE (System Low Voltage 1)
V2 HIGH 1 VOLTAGE (Converter High Voltage 1) Equalize Voltage, etc. (ensure all parameters are properly set).
NOTE: When setting Loadshare Initialize function, ensure Slope Setting is set to 1% or greater. Select DOWNLOAD & SAVE from RECTIFIERS menu.
V2 LOW 1 VOLTAGE (Converter Low Voltage 1)
To adjust alarm conditions: A1 HIGH AMPS (System High Amps)
Download & Save Fails Check all settings in RECTIFIER menu. Ensure all settings are within
1. Scroll to ANALOG INPUTS menu. AC MAINS FAIL (DOWNLOAD ABORT) acceptable parameters; e.g. OVP is set at least 1.5V above Float and
2. Press key. T1 HIGH TEMP (Battery A) Equalize.
3. Scroll to menu item being changed (e.g. CONV VOLT). T2 HIGH TEMP (Battery B) Disable Temp Comp and sensors. Enable, if needed, when download
C1 HIGH AMPS (System Total) is complete.
4. Press key.
C2 HIGH AMPS (Rectifier Total) Disable AUTOEQUALIZE. Enable, if needed, when download is
5. Scroll to ALARMS submenu.
C3 HIGH AMPS (Battery Charge Current) complete.
6. Press key.
CONV FAIL (alarmed to D3)
7. Scroll to alarm being changed (e.g. High Voltage 1, Low Voltage 2, etc.).
LVD 1 IN (alarmed to D5) Flashing or Solid Fail LED on Ensure connection of batteries or a load of at least 5% of nominal
8. Press key. LVD 2 IN (alarmed to D6) Rectifier Module current value of one rectifier.
9. Enter new value and press key. OUT OF TOLERANCE (Rectifier) Check all settings in RECTIFIER menu, then perform INVENTORY
RECT COMMS LOST UPDATE (from RECTIFIERS menu) and DOWNLOAD AND SAVE
To map Alarms to Relay: RECT LOCKOUT (see Basic Programming).
1. Scroll to RELAY OUTPUTS menu. RECT MINOR Remove rectifier module and check shelf AC voltage for
2. Press key. corresponding slot.
3. Scroll to relay you wish to map to (e.g. K1, K2, etc.). Verify output voltage is within proper range.
*All output relays are fully programmable as Alarm or Control. Factory default for Power
4. Press key. Ensure rectifier output voltage does not exceed rectifier high voltage
Major and Power Minor are listed above. Rectifier Minor Alarm activates with one rectifier
failure. Rectifier Major Alarm activates with two or more rectifier failures. Power System setting with maximum temperature compensation in effect at very low
5. Scroll to TRIGGER submenu.
Major Alarm overrides a Power System Minor Alarm changing both LED and relay status. ambient temperatures.
6. Press key. Reset rectifier: remove rectifier, wait until internal LEDs are off and
7. Scroll to alarm/item to be mapped and press key. then plug rectifier back in.
Check (rectifier) fans for changes in speed compared to other
modules of same type. Replace fan as required.

I NITIAL S TART - UP P ROCEDURE

NOTE: Remove metallic jewelry, and use insulated tools. 8. Check and adjust (if necessary) alarms and control levels in SM03s submenus.
1. Measure and verify AC voltage for each shelf slot. 9. Test relay OUTPUT ALARM/CONTROLS as needed.
2. Install one (1) rectifier. 10. Perform INITIATE INVENTORY UPDATE procedure.
3. Verify System Hot and Battery Hot are at, or near, same potential (within two volts). 11. Check and adjust (if necessary) settings in RECTIFIERS Submenus
4. Make connection (if step 3 is true). (e.g. float, equalize voltage, etc.).
5. Install remaining power modules. 12. Perform DOWNLOAD AND SAVE procedure.
6. The SM03 will perform a short self-test as it boots up. 13. Program SM03s TEMP COMP and AUTO EQUALIZE settings as needed.
7. Alarm conditions are normal and may take several minutes to clear. 14. Verify COMMUNICATION settings as needed.

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 NORMAL OPERATION

Prompt for Password

ANALOG INPUTS SYS VOLT Typical:

SYS LOAD V1 [ ENABLE / DISABLE]
CONV VOLT SYS VOLT (text string)
CONV LOAD I/P RANGE
TOT SYS V1 CALIBRATION
TOT RECT CH SCALE
ALARMS CH OFFSET
BATT CHG END / TOP OF LIST
BATT A END / TOP OF LIST
BATT B
SOURCE (A1, A2, C1, C2, C3)
END / TOP OF LIST

1 MESSAGE TEXT
... Typical:
5 MESSAGE TEXT
END HIGH VOLTAGE 1 H VOLT 1 [ ENABLE / DISABLE]
HIGH VOLTAGE 2 V1H1
FL VOLT LOW VOLTAGE 1 HGH 1 ALM
EQ VOLT LOW VOLTAGE 2 END / TOP OF LIST
SLOPE ADJ END / TOP OF LIST
I LIMIT
STRT DLAY ( start delay )
OVP
H VLT ALM
L VLT ALM
SECURITY CODE
BKLGHT TO ( backlight time out )
SCALE C/F:
I LIM ALM
FORCED SH
EQ TO ( equalize time out )
LOADSHARE INIT
3 2 DOWNLOAD & SAVE
INVENTORY UPDATE
END / TOP OF LIST

7 8 9
SUPERVISORY PANEL
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D1 (STATUS) Typical:
T E C H N O L O G I E S
4 5 6 D2 (STATUS)
SYSTEM STATUS D3 (STATUS)
D1 [ ENABLE / DISABLE]
SYS FUSE (text string)
F L 4 9. 8 3 V 2 1 56 A ALARMS
D4 (STATUS) ACTIVE [HIGH / LOW]
NORMAL OPERATION D5 (STATUS) END / TOP OF LIST
OK MINOR M D6 (STATUS)
END / TOP OF LIST
SM03 PART No 018-541-20
K1 (STATUS) Typical:
7 K2 (STATUS) K1 [ ENABLE / DISABLE]
K3 (STATUS) LVD 1 CONT (text string)
4 1 6 K4 (STATUS) ACTIVE [HIGH / LOW]
K5 (STATUS) TRIGGER V1 HGH 1 VOL
5 END / TOP OF LIST END / TOP OF LIST V1 HGH 2 VOL
V1 LOW 1 VOL
V1 LOW 2 VOL
V2 HGH 1 VOL
V2 HGH 2 VOL
LVD 1 [ ENABLE / DISABLE]
V2 LOW 1 VOL
LVD 1 OUT nn.n V
LVD 1 IN nn.n V V2 LOW 2 VOL
END A1 HGH AMPS
A2 HGH AMPS
LVD 2 [ ENABLE / DISABLE] LVD #1
LVD 2 OUT nn.n V LVD #2
TEMP COMP [ ENABLE / DISABLE]
LVD 2 IN nn.n V AC MAINS FAI
SLOPE
UPR BRKPNT T1 HIGH TEMP
END / TOP OF LIST T2 HIGH TEMP
LWR BRKPNT
INTERVAL C1 HIGH TEMP
F RONT P ANEL D ESCRIPTION BATTERIES TEMP CMP SENSOR 1 [ ENABLE / DISABLE] C2 HIGH TEMP
AUTOEQUALIZE SENSOR 2 [ ENABLE / DISABLE] C3 HIGH TEMP
END / TOP OF LIST END / TOP OF LIST SYS FUSE
1 Esc/Abort Key. Aborts operation or exits to previous menu. BAT FUSE
VERSION AUTO EQ [ ENABLE / DISABLE] CONV FAIL
2 Enter/Select Key. Enters parameter or permits access to submenu. CONV FUSE
TS (timestamp) mmm dd yyyy INTERVAL
3 Scroll up Key. RECTIFIER IDS DURATION LVD1 OVRRIDE
SET SUP. (access) CODE HV LIMIT LVD2 OVRRIDE
4 Scroll down Key. SCROLL RATE LV LIMIT OUT OF TOLER
5 Green LED (System OK). Indicates that the power system is running normally. TEMP SCALE: END / TOP OF LIST RECT COMMS L
RESET SETTINGS (password) RECT LOCKOUT
6 Yellow LED (Power System Minor Alarm). Indicates a power system minor alarm condition has been detected. END / TOP OF LIST RECT FAIL
01: #
7 Red LED (Power System Major Alarm). Indicates a power system major alarm condition or the SM03 ... RECT GENERAL
microprocessor has failed. 16: # RECT MINOR
END RECT MAJOR

RECT RATE
END / TOP OF LIST