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Controller CSU 502
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Table of contents
1 About configuration............................................................................................. 2
1.1 Overview of system configuration ............................................................ 2
1.2 User interface ........................................................................................... 3
1.2.1 PC interface with ARMS software.............................................. 3
1.2.2 Local user interface with LCD and a four way tactile switch ..... 3
1.3 Connecting a computer to the CSU 502 controller .................................. 3
1.3.1 Introduction ................................................................................ 3
1.3.2 System requirements ................................................................. 3
1.3.3 Installing USB driver .................................................................. 4
1.3.4 Starting the ARMS software ...................................................... 6
2 Configuration ...................................................................................................... 8
2.1 Configuring rectifiers ................................................................................ 8
2.1.1 Overview of configuring rectifiers............................................... 8
2.1.1.1 PC interface ................................................................ 8
2.1.1.2 Local interface ............................................................ 8
2.2 Configuring batteries ................................................................................ 9
2.2.1 Battery parameters .................................................................... 9
2.2.1.1 PC interface ................................................................ 9
2.2.1.2 Local interface .......................................................... 10
2.2.2 Battery test ............................................................................... 10
2.2.2.1 PC interface .............................................................. 11
2.2.2.2 Local interface .......................................................... 11
2.2.3 Battery middle point measurement .......................................... 11
2.2.3.1 PC interface .............................................................. 12
2.2.3.2 Local interface .......................................................... 12
2.2.4 Temperature compensation ..................................................... 12
2.2.4.1 PC interface .............................................................. 12
2.2.4.2 Local interface .......................................................... 13
2.2.5 Boost charge ............................................................................ 13
2.2.5.1 PC interface .............................................................. 14
2.2.5.2 Local interface .......................................................... 14
2.3 Configuring alarms ................................................................................. 14
2.3.1.1 PC interface .............................................................. 15
2.3.1.2 Local interface .......................................................... 16
2.4 Configuring miscellaneous parameters .................................................. 16
2.4.1.1 PC interface .............................................................. 16
2.4.1.2 Local interface .......................................................... 17
2.5 Configuring time and date ...................................................................... 17
2.5.1.1 Local interface .......................................................... 17
2.6 Changing the password ......................................................................... 18
3 Controlling the system ...................................................................................... 19

Configuration instructions, Controller CSU 502 Table of contents

1 About configuration
This document has been created for the CSU 502 controller version V4.04. This
document is updated only when necessary when new software versions are released.

This document describes the configuration procedures required to enable the CSU 502
controller to control and monitor a power system and associated components.

Each procedure is described in the following way:

• Feature purpose: a brief description of the feature to be configured.

• Steps: the steps required to configure the feature.
• Reference: references to other information which may be of interest.

The instructions are written for both user interface types under separate headings: “PC
interface” and “Local interface”.

1.1 Overview of system configuration

The CSU 502 controller is used to control and monitor power systems and their
components. A typical power system includes rectifiers, batteries, and DC distribution to
the load. The CSU 502 also provides alarm monitoring, AC measurement, and logging
functions.

The power system is configured when it is installed. The system may also require
reconfiguring during its lifetime, for example, if components are added or removed, or if
the physical configuration of the system is rearranged.

The CSU 502 controller offers a PC interface and a local interface with LCD display and a
four way tactile switch. The PC interface allows access to the full range of configuration
and supervision functions. The built-in local interface allows local access to the most
essential functions.

The PC interface is accessed through the ARMS software on a computer and made
through a USB connection.

The local user interface integrated in the front panel of the CSU 502 controller.

For information on the web interface, see the Web interface configuration instructions.

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1.2 User interface

1.2.1 PC interface with ARMS software

All configuration functions are available through the ARMS software.

1.2.2 Local user interface with LCD and a four way tactile switch

The local user interface provides access to all essential functions.

Use the four way tactile switch to navigate through the menu structure to the required
item.

• Press UP or DOWN to move upwards/downwards.

• Press ENTER to enter a sub-menu, change a parameter, or execute a
command.
• Press ESC to quit a sub-menu.

To begin the configuration process, go to Main Menu → Setting.

1.3 Connecting a computer to the CSU 502 controller

1.3.1 Introduction

A computer is connected to the CSU 502 controller with a USB cable. To access the CSU
502 controller, ARMS application software needs to be installed into the computer. This
chapter describes how to install the ARMS software and the related drivers and to start
the communication between the computer and the CSU 502 controller.

1.3.2 System requirements

The following minimum configuration is required to run the ARMS software:

• Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP (Windows XP recommended)

• 64 MB memory (128 MB recommended)
• 45 MB hard disk space

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1.3.3 Installing USB driver

This chapter describes how to install and uninstall the USB drivers for Windows operating
system.

Step 1 Go to
http://www.silabs.com/products/mcu/Pages/USBtoUARTBridgeVCPDrivers.aspx
to download the USB driver installation file.
Choose “VPC Driver Kit”.

Step 2 Run the installation file.

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 Step 3 Follow the steps in the installation wizard to complete the installation.

Step 4 Select the installation location and click “Install”.

Step 5 A dialog confirms that the installation has been successfully completed. Click
“OK”.

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1.3.4 Starting the ARMS software

Use the following procedure to start the communication between the computer and the
CSU 502 controller.

Step 1 Connect the computer to the CSU 502 controller with a USB cable.

Step 2 Double-click the “ARMS_Vx.xxBxx.exe” file to start the ARMS application.

Step 3 Select the “Rms” radio button and the connection port on the lower left corner of
the dialog, see Figure 1.

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 Figure 1. ARMS software

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2 Configuration

2.1 Configuring rectifiers

2.1.1 Overview of configuring rectifiers

After communication is first established between the rectifiers and the CSU 502
controller, it is possible to adjust the parameters. The following parameters control the
behaviour of the rectifiers when the power system is not in normal operating mode. The
following parameters can be adjusted through the PC interface or the local interface.

Parameter Explanation

Rectifier current limit / CL Current limit for the rectifier’s maximum output current.

High voltage shut down The rectifier shuts down when the rectifier’s DC output
setting / HVSD voltage is higher than HVSD setting value.

FixVolt Fix rectifier’s output voltage remotely via one of the DI

interfaces.

Energy Saving / Eff.Mgt Enable/disable the energy saving functionality. When

enabled, CSU 502 controller switches rectifiers on or off
to improve system efficiency (only Digital series rectifiers
are supported).

For information on the rectifier related alarming, see CSU 520 Product description.

2.1.1.1 PC interface

Step 1 Select the rectifier page by clicking the “Rectifier” tab.

Step 2 Set the parameters.

2.1.1.2 Local interface

Step 1 Go to Main Menu → Setting → Rectifier.

Step 2 Press ENTER to see the list of parameters and use UP/DOWN to select the
parameter to be adjusted.

Step 3 Press ENTER to activate the edit mode and use UP/DOWN to adjust the
parameter.

Step 4 Press ENTER to confirm.

Step 5 Go to Main Menu → Setting → Eff. Mgt.

Step 6 Press ENTER to see the status of the efficiency management.

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 Step 7 Press ENTER to activate the edit mode and use UP/DOWN to toggle between
En/Dis (Enabled/Disabled).

Step 8 Press ENTER to confirm the selection.

2.2 Configuring batteries

2.2.1 Battery parameters

This chapter describes the configuration of the battery parameters. The following battery
parameters can be adjusted through the PC interface or the local interface.

Parameter Explanation

Floating Voltage / FLV Regulated cell voltage of batteries on correct level

defined by battery manufacturer. It is also the system’s
normal operating voltage.

Equalizing Voltage / EQUV Regulated voltage used to charge batteries and to

equalize the voltage of its individual cells.

Battery Capacity / Cap The total rating capacity of the batteries.

Max. Charge I / Max. lb Maximum current for charging the battery.

2.2.1.1 PC interface

Step 1 Go to the “Battery” tab to access the battery settings.

Step 2 Select the “Parameters” view, see Figure 2.

Step 3 Modify the parameters.

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 Figure 2. Battery parameters

2.2.1.2 Local interface

Step 1 Go to Main Menu → Setting → Battery → Parameter.

Step 2 Modify the parameters.

2.2.2 Battery test

This chapter describes the configuration of the battery test parameters. The purpose of
the battery test is to check the battery’s ability to supply load in a secure way and reveal
possible failures of the battery.

Parameter Explanation

Failure V / B-FV Battery failure voltage setting.

Discharge I / BDTI Battery discharge current setting.

Lost capacity / T-Cap Lost capacity setting.

Periodic Test Enable/disable the periodic cycle setting the periodic

battery test interval.

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2.2.2.1 PC interface

Step 1 Go to the “Battery” tab to access the battery settings.

Step 2 Select the “Battery Test” view.

Step 3 Modify the parameters.

Figure 3. Battery test parameters

2.2.2.2 Local interface

Step 1 Go to Main Menu → Setting → Battery → Batt. Test.

Step 2 Modify the parameters.

2.2.3 Battery middle point measurement

This chapter describes the configuration of the battery middle point measurement
parameters. The purpose of the measurement is to check that the battery voltage is in
balance. Battery middle point measurement is and optional feature.

Parameter Explanation

Mid-Point Battery middle point voltage alarm threshold setting.

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2.2.3.1 PC interface

Step 1 Go to the “Alarm” tab to the alarm settings.

Step 2 Select the “Battery Middle-Point Voltage Alarm”.

Step 3 Modify the parameter.

2.2.3.2 Local interface

Step 1 Go to Main Menu → Setting → Alarm Set → Mid-Point.

Step 2 Modify the parameter.

2.2.4 Temperature compensation

This chapter describes the configuration of the temperature compensation parameters.

The purpose of temperature compensation is to prevent the thermal runaway of the
battery when it runs in high-temperature conditions. It also secures sufficient charge of
the battery when it runs in low-temperature conditions.

Parameter Explanation

Temp. Compensation / Enable/disable the battery temperature compensation.

Temp.comp.

Coefficient / Coef Temperature coefficient threshold setting.

Reference Temperature / Ref Reference temperature setting.

T

2.2.4.1 PC interface

Step 1 Go to the “Battery” tab to access the battery settings.

Step 2 Select the “Temp. Compensation” view.

Step 3 Modify the parameters.

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 Figure 4. Temperature compensation

2.2.4.2 Local interface

Step 1 Go to Main Menu → Setting → Battery → Temp. Comp.

Step 2 Modify the parameters.

2.2.5 Boost charge

This chapter describes the configuration of the boost charge settings.

Parameter Explanation

Voltage mode / Voltage M Enable/disable the voltage mode.

Capacity mode / Capacity M Enable/disable the capacity mode.

Recharge mode / Recharge Enable/disable the recharge mode.

M

Periodic mode / Periodic M Enable/disable the periodic mode. The system

recharges the battery periodically.

Mini. Charge I / Min. lb Minimum charge current for stopping the system
boost/manual charge.

Duration time Maximum system boost/manual charge duration time.

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2.2.5.1 PC interface

Step 1 In the “Battery” tab select the “Boost charge” view.

Step 2 Configure the boost charge start criteria: enable or disable “Voltage mode”,
“Capacity mode”, “Recharge mode” and “Periodic mode”.

Step 3 Configure the boost charge stop criteria including min. charge current setting
and charge duration time setting.

Note! When “Periodic mode” is enabled, the periodic timer starts countdown
automatically.

Figure 5. Boost charge

2.2.5.2 Local interface

Step 1 Go to Main Menu → Setting → Battery → Boost.

Step 2 Modify the parameters.

2.3 Configuring alarms

This chapter describes the configuration of the alarm parameters. The alarm parameters
control the system alarms and trigger conditions of the alarm relays.

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2.3.1.1 PC interface

The following alarm parameters can be configured through the PC interface.

Parameter Explanation

DC Alarm DC voltage alarm setting (DC high and DC low).

AC Alarm AC voltage alarm setting (AC high and AC low).

Battery Temperature Alarm Battery temperature alarm threshold setting.

Ambient Temperature Alarm Ambient temperature alarm threshold setting.

Battery Middle-Point Voltage Battery middle point voltage alarm threshold setting.
Alarm

Major/minor alarm Major/minor alarm definitions for up to 5 alarm

messages.

Relay1 – Relay6 Definition Alarm relay 1~6 definitions for each relay.

DI Alarm Definition Digital input alarm settings for up to 4 alarm messages.

Step 1 Go to the “Alarms” tab to access the alarm settings.

Step 2 Click “Expand All” to view the values.

Step 3 Click on the value you want to modify and enter a new value or select the value
from the drop-down list.

Figure 6. Alarm/Relay parameter setting

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2.3.1.2 Local interface

The following parameters can be configured through the local interface.

Parameter Explanation

DCV DC voltage alarm setting (DC high and DC low).

ACV AC voltage alarm setting (AC high and AC low).

Temp Battery temperature alarm threshold setting.

Step 1 Go to Main Menu → Settings → Alarm Set.

Step 2 Modify the parameters on the sub pages DCV, Temp and ACV.

Note! The major/minor alarm definition and the Alarm relay 1-6 definition can be
configured only by using the PC interface.

2.4 Configuring miscellaneous parameters

This chapter describes the configuration of the miscellaneous parameters.

2.4.1.1 PC interface

The following miscellaneous parameters can be configured through the PC interface.

Parameter Explanation

Network Network IP, subnet mask and gateway settings for

remote access to the controller.

Shelf Options Shelf/SMR setting (digital type only)

LVDS Function Low voltage disconnect threshold setting.

Hall Sensor Hall sensor type setting.

LCD Contrast LCD contrast setting.

Buzzer Enable/disable the buzzer function. The buzzer is

activated when there are alarms in the system.

Cooling fan Cooling fan on/off, full speed percentage and full speed
temperature settings.

Step 1 Go to the “Configuration” tab.

Step 2 Modify the parameters.

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 Figure 7. Miscellaneous parameters

2.4.1.2 Local interface

The following miscellaneous parameters can be configured through the local interface.

Parameter Explanation

LVD Low voltage disconnect threshold setting.

Web IP Web IP, subnet mask and gateway settings for remote
access to the controller.

Buzzer Enable/disable the buzzer function. The buzzer is

activated when there are alarms in the system.

Step 1 Go to Main Menu → Settings → Sys Config.

Step 2 Modify the parameters on the sub pages LVD, Web IP and Buzzer.

2.5 Configuring time and date

This chapter describes the configuration of the system date and time.

2.5.1.1 Local interface

Step 1 Go to Main Menu → Settings → Sys Date/Time.

Step 2 Modify the date and time.

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2.6 Changing the password
The password is used to prevent unauthorized access to the parameter settings. The
password can be changed through the local interface.

Step 1 Go to Main Menu → Settings → Password.

Step 2 Press UP and DOWN to adjust the value and press ENTER to move to the next
item.

Step 3 Press ENTER to exit the password menu.

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3 Controlling the system
The following control functions are located on the left side of the ARMS window.

Function Explanation

System Contains information for monitoring the status of the

system.

Manual Charge Starts charging the battery.

Battery Test Starts the battery capacity test function.

SYS Alarm The alarm and event list area shows current alarms and
events.

B Test F reset Resets the battery test fail alarm.

Rms/Modem Selection for the software mode “RMS” or “Modem”.

“Modem” is only supported by the RS232 series port.

Connection Port Selection for the Connection Port to PC from COM0 to

COM7.

Figure 8. System control functions

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