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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................5
1.1. GENERALITIES.............................................................................................................................5
1.2. GLOSSARY...................................................................................................................................6
2.1. PRESENTATION.........................................................................................................................11
2.2. DESCRIPTION OF THE ENERSTAT TERMINALS .....................................................................13
2.3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................14
2.3.1. Power supply.........................................................................................................................14
2.3.2. Analogue inputs ....................................................................................................................15
2.3.3. Logic and impulse inputs .......................................................................................................18
2.3.4. Management of the series connection ...................................................................................18
2.3.5. Real-time clock......................................................................................................................19
2.3.6. Relay outputs ........................................................................................................................19
2.3.7. Box........................................................................................................................................20
2.3.8. Front......................................................................................................................................21
2.3.9. Connections ..........................................................................................................................21
2.3.10. Environment ........................................................................................................................21
2.3.11. Compliance .........................................................................................................................21
2.3.12. Summary of technical specifications....................................................................................22
2.4. THE ADDITIONAL ENERSTAT MODULES .................................................................................23
2.5. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION......................................................................................................24
2.5.1. Local PC connection using the local RS232 Jack connector .................................................24
2.5.2. Local PC connection using the RS232 modem connector .....................................................25
2.5.3. Modem connection using the RS232 modem connector........................................................26
2.5.4. Temperature probe................................................................................................................27
2.5.5. Logic and impulse inputs .......................................................................................................27
2.5.6. Solar irradiance probe ...........................................................................................................28
2.5.7. Ve1 analogue input ...............................................................................................................28
2.5.8. Iau or Iii analogue input .........................................................................................................29
2.5.9. Regulation principle...............................................................................................................29
2.5.10. Regulation principle with charging and discharging modules ...............................................30
2.5.11. Cabling diagram with the earthed battery plus.....................................................................31
2.5.12. Cabling diagram with the earthed battery plus and with the charging and discharging
modules ..........................................................................................................................................32
2.5.13. Cabling diagram with an auxiliary generator (Iau measure) .................................................33
2.5.14. Cabling diagram with an inverter (Iii measure).....................................................................33
2.6. CONNECTION OF THE MODEMS..............................................................................................34
2.6.1. Application of the Enerstat with a WaveCom GSM modem ...................................................34
2.6.2. Application of the Enerstat with a Telsat type STN modem ...................................................34
2.6.3. Application of the Enerstat with an Olitec type STN modem ..................................................35
2.6.4. Summary table ......................................................................................................................36
2.7. LIMITS OF THE ENERSTAT .......................................................................................................37
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. GENERALITIES
The Enerstat regulator and data logger was developed in order to manage photovoltaic systems, in an
effort to optimise the duration of the life of the batteries. It serves to precisely monitor the operation of
simple or complex photovoltaic generators (hybrid systems with additional sources, alternating or direct
current: aerogenerator, generating set, battery charger, small hydroelectric power station).
By using this static regulator, mercury relays in photovoltaic installations can be eliminated.
Moreover, the Enerstat produces an installation energy report and a detailed analysis compatible with
the Directives d'Electrification Rurale Décentralisée (Decentralised Rural Electrification Directives)
(ADEME / EDF / Profession) and the E.E.C. recommendations. (DGXVII).
AC use
1 temperature
probe
OR Input OR
AON
anemometer Energy counter
OR OR
shunt
pre-payment 100 mV
solar
DC use irradiance probe OR Input OR
AON
Energy counter
1.2. GLOSSARY
Ea1 Energy Array n°1 Photovoltaic energy of the nº1 solar panels
Ea2 Energy Array n°2 Photovoltaic energy of the nº2 solar panels
Ea3 Energy Array n°3 Photovoltaic energy of the nº3 solar panels
El1 Energy Load n°1 Energy of the nº1 continuous receivers
El2 Energy Load n°2 Energy of the nº2 continuous receivers
El3 Energy Load n°3 Energy of the nº3 continuous receivers
Pa1 Power array n°1 Photovoltaic power of the n°1 solar panels
Pa2 Power array n°2 Photovoltaic power of the n°2 solar panels
Pa3 Power array n°3 Photovoltaic power of the n°3 solar panels
Pl1 Power Load n°1 Power of the nº1 continuous receivers
Pl2 Power Load n°2 Power of the nº2 continuous receivers
Pl3 Power Load n°3 Power of the nº3 continuous receivers
Ia1 Current array n°1 Photovoltaic current of the n°1 solar panels
Ia2 Current array n°2 Photovoltaic current of the n°2 solar panels
Ia3 Current array n°3 Photovoltaic current of the n°3 solar panels
Il1 Current Load n°1 Current of the nº1 continuous receivers
Il2 Current Load n°2 Current of the nº2 continuous receivers
Il3 Current Load n°3 Current of the nº3 continuous receivers
Description of the alternative energies / powers (Wh, W) or volume / flow metering (litre, l/h)
2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
2.1. PRESENTATION
The Enerstat is a very compact device (on DIN rail) equipped with eight plug-in connectors, a screw
connector and a jack connector on its front.
• Direct measures
• Direct currents of photovoltaic fields, utilisations, inverter and auxiliary charger
• Battery voltage
• Solar irradiance
• Battery temperature
• Wind speed
• Measures by calculation
• Daily irradiation
• Energy of photovoltaic fields
• Energy consumed in continuous utilisation
• Inverter input energy
• Auxiliary charger output energy
• Recording
• Daily recording of all the measured and calculated values (running totals, minima and maxima) as
well as of alarms
• Data memory capacity: more than 2 years
• Detailed recording of all the data measures and calculated every 10 minutes for the last 26 days
• Telesurveillance
• In telesurveillance mode, the alarms are automatically transmitted to the operating PC
• The nature of the defect is displayed by pressing a button on the front
• Indication by a flashing red light and the use of a dry contact (alarm relay RA)
• Telemeasure
• Automatic transmission of detailed and/or daily data to the Enersoft
• Transmission date and time can be parametered
• Regulation
• Battery charge regulation by modulation of the current from the photovoltaic fields
• Battery discharge limitation by disconnecting the continuous receivers
• Periodic battery levelling charge
• High and low battery voltage alarm (RV relay)
• Adusjtment of the regulation thresholds using the keyboard
• Battery status display on the front
• Operating
• Starting or stopping the generator set according to a clock, or the battery voltage thresholds (RG
relay)
• Communication
• The Enerstat communicates with the Enersoft supervising software on various media:
• Direct connection by RS232 cable
• STN modem connection
• GSM modem connection
• Inmarsat satellite connection
RS232
local
VG2 VG1 RV RG RA Tb
JD RS232 modem
JB
JA 9 8 7 6
5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
1 2 3
JC
Vs : Battery voltage
MP2, MP3 : Connection with the modules of photovoltaic fields n°2 and 3
MU2, MU3 : Connection with the modules of utilisations n°2 and 3
Tb : Battery temperature
RS232 local /modem: RS232 interface to communicate with the Enersoft software. This line has two
different physical connectors (3.5mm jack and 9-point SUB-D) for a local or remote connection (using a
modem). These two connectors cannot be used simultaneously.
There are two Enerstat models according to the nominal running voltage:
• The 12V or 24V Enerstat (it can be supplied with a direct current from 10 to 35 V).
• The 48V Enerstat (it can be supplied with a direct current from 10 to 70 V).
NOTE:
For a 48V system, make absolutely certain that the Enerstat used is a 48V Enerstat.
The following table presents the Enerstat’s consumption with various voltages.
The Enerstat’s power supply is protected against polarity inversions and against voltage surges due to
lightning.
We have:
• 1 analogue channel with measured voltage in differential mode (Vs), with the following measure
ranges:
12 V battery 24 V battery 48 V battery
Battery voltage 9 to 17 V 18 to 34 V 36 to 68 V
• 6 analogue current channels starting with a 50 mV shunt voltage, measured in differential mode
(Ia1, Ia2, Ia3, Il1, Il2 and Il3). These measures are taken internally (shunts integrated in the
Enerstat and in the modules).
• 1 analogue channel for temperature measures using a probe of the type LM 35 (Tb).
• 2 multifunction channels VG1 (Voltage General 1) and VG2 (Voltage General 2), the function
which depends on the configuration of the Enerstat and on the position of a jumper)
• Channel VG1
- analogue current channel starting with a 100 mV shunt voltage, measured in unipolar mode
(Iau or Iii according to the configuration). Note, the common mode voltage must not exceed
0.5 V.
- analogue voltage channel starting with a voltage varying from 0 to 5 V, measured in unipolar
mode (Ve1). It can have special management in the following cases:
- a pre-payment device of the Enercash type can be connected on this channel,
- an anemometer (with 0/5 V output) can be connected on this channel.
- 4-20mA analogue current channel (Ve1).
- digital channel (DI1).
• Channel VG2
- analogue solar irradiance channel starting with an external 150 mV shunt voltage, measured
in unipolar mode (Gi).
- digital channel (DI2).
Important note:
To access the jumpers connected to the VG1 and VG2 channels, the Enerstat box must be removed;
the pins used by the jumpers are under the control card, next to the SUB-D connector.
VG1 VG2
B+
P1 U1
Vs+
Vs-
All of the electronics of the Enerstat are referenced relative to the (-) of the power supply (i.e. the
(-) terminal on the battery). This is the only reference point for all card inputs/outputs (VG1, VG2,
Tb, Vs and RS232 line).
To obtain precise measures, all of the Enerstat analogue channels are automatically calibrated with the
use of a test bed when they leave the factory. It is therefore very rare for this calibration to have to be
modified manually.
The calibration is used to set the gain, offset and mask in order to prevent errors due to the tolerance of
the components.
These adjustments are quite complex, and should in all cases be left to experienced technicians during
the on-site Enerstat installation.
The Enerstat Maintenance function is used to adjust the calibration of the channel, using the following
principle:
Value read by
the Enerstat
10A
9A
point
gain
Curve corrected
by adjustment of
offset and gain
point Actual curve without
offset correction
0,1A
Actual value
0 10A
The solid line curve represents the measure without calibration, the broken line curve represents the
measure after correction by the calibration.
In our example, instead of 0A we obtain 0.1A, an offset error. Instead of 10A we obtain 9A, a gain error.
These two points must therefore be changed for each software programme in order to obtain a correct
measure.
The offset and the gain are two totally dissociated points. We can therefore change one without moving
the other.
These two points provides for very precise measures, both with low values and with high values.
In addition, a third adjustment, the mask, makes it possible to disregard the noise which may be
generated in the cables. It is possible that even with a nil current (open channel), the Enerstat may still
measure a very weak current.
As long as the measured value is lower than the mask, the Enerstat will register 0.
Value read by
the Enerstat
10A
All of the values measured below the mask (here 0.1A) will be forcibly reset to zero.
The lowest value that the Enerstat will therefore be able to measure will be 0.1A.
In the Enersoft, the mask is expressed as a percentage of the calibre. Here, the calibre is 10A, the mask
is 0.1A, which is therefore 1%.
The Enerstat has 2 AON (All or Nothing) dry contact logic inputs relative to the 0V of the Enerstat,
maximum frequency 100 Hz.
These logic inputs are used via the VG1 and VG2 inputs. The use of a jumper is necessary so that each
of the logic inputs will work.
To access this jumper, the Enerstat box must be removed; the pins used by the jumpers are under the
control card, next to the SUB-D connector.
VG1 VG2
VG1 : VG2 :
Iau/Iii or Ve1 (0-5V) DI1 Ve1 (4-20mA) Gi DI2
The logic inputs can be used in four different ways, according to their configuration:
• STATUS: the input records the status of the corresponding contact and the duration during
which the contact is in active status.
• ALARM NOT SENT: same operation as with STATUS with, in addition, triggering of an alarm
when the contact is in active status. The triggering of this alarm does not result in a call to the
operating PC when the Enerstat is set to telesurveillance .
• ALARM SENT: same operation as with STATUS with, in addition, triggering of an alarm when
the contact is in active status. The triggering of this alarm results in a call to the operating PC
when the Enerstat is set to telesurveillance .
• METER: they are used to count the impulses. For example, this makes it possible to count the
energy from an energy counter with an impulse output (1 Wh per impulse, for example). Other
example: Counting the volume (with a flowmeter).
The card has a single RS232 series line, provided with two connectors:
Though the Enerstat has two connectors for communication purposes, these two connections cannot be
used simultaneously.
The Enerstat has a real-time clock which is used to date the recorded data. This clock must be
initialized when the system is first powered up.
This clock can run for ten years without a power supply. Attention must therefore be paid to the storage
of the Enerstat in order not to wear out the clock's battery.
The card has 3 dry contacts with common (NC, COM, NO).
These contacts originate with 3 miniature bistable relays (to minimize the consumption):
VG2 VG1 RV RG RA Tb
NC
NO
COM
2.3.7. Box
46 82
83 78
73 68
10 5
35 46 82
13 16
2.3.8. Front
The front of the Enerstat has a 2x16 character backlit LCD display to present the various information
elements, 6 LEDs providing indications as to the system's status and a 3-key keyboard for the operator
dialogue.
Up arrow key
Validation key
2.3.9. Connections
The Enerstat connections include 8 plug-in connectors, 1 screw connector for power and 1 jack
connector on its front.
2.3.10. Environment
The Enerstat can operate in usage temperatures from -10°C to +50°C and with relative humidity in
excess of 95% RH.
2.3.11. Compliance
It is protected against lightning: ±2kV on the power supply and ±1kV on the other inputs/outputs.
Enerstat specifications
Regulation type A constant threshold with PWM
Programmable regulation thresholds Yes
Temperature compensation of the regulation voltages Yes, probe T1
Battery charging control Yes, using static relays
Battery discharge control Yes, using static relays
Low battery alarm transfer Yes, using the RV relay with 1 NO/NC dry contact
High battery alarm transfer Yes, using the RV relay with 1 NO/NC dry contact
General alarm transfer Yes, using the RA relay with 1 NO/NC dry contact
Generator set control Yes, using the RG relay with 1 NO/NC dry contact
Cutoff power of relays RV, RA and RG 30W / 1A (0.5A in 48V)
For the management of high power systems (from 30 to 150 A), the Enerstat can be associated with up
to four external modules (two charge modules and two discharge modules):
RS232
local
BAC
A B C
RX TX
ground 3
2
1
Colour of cables
1 White
2 Brown
3 Green
shielded cable
3 conductors
RX TX ground
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9
If the Enerstat is connected to a modem, its connection with the latter must be severed in order to
communicate locally using a portable PC (the same line is used to communicate with the PC and with
the modem; simultaneous connection of both devices will degrade the communications).
3
1
2
RX TX ground
9-point SUB-D female connector
1 2 3 4 5
to Enerstat
6 7 8 9 (rear view, weld side)
VG2 VG1 RV RG RA Tb
RS232 modem
JB
JA 9 8 7 6
5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
1 2 3
JC
3
2
1
Colour of cables
1 Light blue or Red
2 Dark blue or White
3 Light blue and white or Black and red
shielded cable
3 conductors
RX TX ground
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9
If the Enerstat is connected to a modem, remember to reconnect the modem after servicing.
VG2 VG1 RV RG RA Tb
RS232 modem
JB
JA 9 8 7 6
5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
1 2 3
JC
MP2 MP3 P1- B- U1- MU2 MU3
B+ Vs
shielded cable
9 conductors
right
5 4 3 2 1
9 8 7 6
The Enerstat–modem connection cord is a simple straight DB9 extension, with a pin to pin
correspondence.
The connection presented above is required for correct operations.
If the Enerstat is connected to a modem, its connection with the latter must be severed in order to
communicate locally using a portable PC (the same line is used to communicate with the PC and with
the modem; simultaneous connection of both devices will degrade the communications).
2
1
- +
VG2 VG1 RV RG RA Tb
RS232 modem
JB
JA 9 8 7 6
5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
1 2 3
JC
temperature
probe
NOTE: The (-) wire from the temperature probe (Tb-) is connected (through the Enerstat) to the battery's
(-) terminal.
- +- +
VG2 VG1 RV RG RA Tb
RS232 modem
JB
JA 9 8 7 6
5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
1 2 3
JC
Note: The contacts have a common potential, which is the 0V of the Enerstat (terminals VG1- and VG2).
- +
VG2 VG1 RV RG RA Tb
RS232 modem
JB
JA 9 8 7 6
5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
1 2 3
JC
Analogue
Sensor
0-5V
- +
VG2 VG1 RV RG RA Tb
RS232 modem
JB
JA 9 8 7 6
5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
1 2 3
JC
Note: The sensor's negative terminal is connected (through the Enerstat) to the battery's negative
potential.
100mV shunt
- +
VG2 VG1 RV RG RA Tb
RS232 modem
JB
JA 9 8 7 6
5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
1 2 3
JC
MP2 MP3 P1- B- U1- MU2 MU3
B+ Vs
B+
P1 U1
Vs+
Vs-
B-
Note: The Enerstat is referenced relative to the battery's (-) terminal. Consequently, the B-, Vs-, Tb-
terminals, the Jack connector (local RS232) and the DB9 connector (modem RS232) of the Enerstat
can have a potential (battery voltage value) relative to the earth if the latter is connected to the battery's
(+) terminal. For communication with the Enersoft, you must therefore use a portable PC not connected
to 220 V.
P3 P2 P1 U1 U2 U3
Note: The Enerstat is referenced relative to the battery's (-) terminal. Consequently, the B-, Vs-, Tb-
terminals, the Jack connector (local RS232) and the DB9 connector (modem RS232) of the Enerstat
can have a potential (battery voltage value) relative to the earth if the latter is connected to the battery's
(+) terminal. For communication with the Enersoft, you must therefore use a portable PC not connected
to 220 V.
The connection between the power modules and the B- pin of the Enerstat must be as short as
possible.
B+
P1 U1
Vs+
Vs-
B-
Note: The Enerstat is referenced relative to the battery's (-) terminal. Consequently, the B-, Vs-, Tb-
terminals, the Jack connector (local RS232) and the DB9 connector (modem RS232) of the Enerstat
have a potential (battery voltage value) relative to the earth.
For communication with the Enersoft, you must therefore use a portable PC not connected to 220 V.
2.5.12. Cabling diagram with the earthed battery plus and with the charging and discharging
modules
B+
Vs+
P3 P2 P1
U1 U2 U3 Vs-
U2- U3-
P3- P2-
Note: The Enerstat is referenced relative to the battery's (-) terminal. Consequently, the B-, Vs-, Tb-
terminals, the Jack connector (local RS232) and the DB9 connector (modem RS232) of the Enerstat
have a potential (battery voltage value) relative to the earth.
For communication with the Enersoft, you must therefore use a portable PC not connected to 220 V.
The connection between the power modules and the B- pin of the Enerstat must be as short as
possible.
B+
P1 U1
AC
Vs+
DC
Vs-
VG1+
VG1-
B-
The voltage drop between the VG1- and B- pins of the Enerstat must not be greater than 0.5V!
In this case, the Is current is calculated from the Ia and Iau incoming currents and from the Il outgoing
current.
Note: The Enerstat is referenced relative to the battery's (-) terminal. Consequently, the B-, VG1-, Vs-,
Tb- terminals, the Jack connector (local RS232) and the DB9 connector (modem RS232) of the Enerstat
can have a potential (battery voltage value) relative to the earth if the latter is connected to the battery's
(+) terminal.
B+
P1 U1 DC
Vs+
AC
Vs-
VG1+
VG1-
B-
The voltage drop between the VG1- and B- pins of the Enerstat must not be greater than 0.5V!
In this case, the Is current is calculated from the Ia incoming current and from the Il and Iii outgoing
currents.
Note: The Enerstat is referenced relative to the battery's (-) terminal. Consequently, the B-, VG1-, Vs-,
Tb- terminals, the Jack connector (local RS232) and the DB9 connector (modem RS232) of the Enerstat
can have a potential (battery voltage value) relative to the earth if the latter is connected to the battery's
(+) terminal.
Enerstat
Module Antenna
Reset
RS232 cable GSM
9pts/15pts
MR-GSM
Wavecom
Power supply
• With 220 V, the modem is powered by a AC/DC 220V/12V power supply, output 1A.
• If the nominal battery voltage is 12 V, then the modem will be powered directly by the battery.
• If the nominal battery voltage is 24 V or 48 V, then the modem will be powered through the DC/DC
MCB 9-80/30V max. converter.
• GSM antenna must be installed on a metallic plate (200x200mm minimum). This plate must be
potential free and without earth connection. Moreover the distance between two GSM antenna must
be at least 2 meters.
Enerstat
RS232 cable
9pts/9pts
Telsat Telephone line
Enerstat
RS232 cable
9pts/9pts
Olitec Telephone line
Power supply
• With 220 V, the modem is powered by a AC/DC 220V/7.5V power supply (provided with the modem).
• If the nominal battery voltage is 12 V or 24 V, then the modem will be powered through the DC/DC
MCI 9-40/12V 9V converter.
• If the nominal battery voltage is 48, the modem will be powered through the DC/DC MCI 18-80/12V
9V converter.
Presence of
Enerstat 12V 24V 48V Consumption
220V AC
1 Reset module 1 Reset module 1 Reset module 1 Reset module In 24V or 48V :
GSM
MR-GSM MR-GSM MR-GSM MR-GSM 60 mA
1 power cable 1 power cable 1 power cable 1 power cable pulse current:
provided with the provided with the provided with the provided with the (1A peak)
modem (powered modem modem modem
directly from
the 12V battery) 1 supp. TE 1 supp. TE Supp.
MCB 9-80/30V MCB 9-80/30V 220V/12V DC 1A
or
supp.
220V/24V DC 1A
• To carry out current measurements, each shunt (Iii, Iau) must have a common point with the battery's
minus (B- pins of the Enerstat).
• The temperature probe is referenced to the minus of the battery (B- pins from the Enerstat).
• The RS232 connection is referenced to the minus of the battery (B- pins from the Enerstat).
• For correct operations, the connection order of the power modules must be followed.
• The connection between the power modules and the B- pin of the Enerstat must be as short as
possible.
3. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONS
3.1.1. Presentation
The data are determined according to measures taken on the analogue channels, on the temperature
inputs, on the logic and impulse inputs.
* Esi
Eau Eso Vs
Aerogenerator Battery
Iau Is
Battery *
Eii
Inverter
charger Iii
Alternating
current
receiver
Generator
set Egs
Alternating
current
power
receiver
*Measurements cannot be taken simultaneously from the aerogenerator and the inverter.
The Enerstat automatically records a variety of information every 10 minutes. Using this magnifying
glass function, you can gain a detailed analysis of the workings of the system’s different components.
There are 35 detailed categories of data. The memory can store between 26 and 30 days of detailed
data.
When the memory is saturated (30 days), the 4 first days of data are deleted so as to carry on storing the
most recent data.
These measurements are all sampled every 500 milliseconds. The recorded data corresponds to the
average of these values measured during 10 minutes.
These measurements are all sampled every 500 milliseconds. The recorded data corresponds to the
average of these values measured over 10 minutes.
The power that can be produced (Pp) is calculated at the end of the sequence, every 10 minutes; it is the
power that can be supplied by the photovoltaic field when there is no regulation.
The power and flow on impulse inputs are calculated from the received impulses (energy and volume)
over a period of 10 minutes. The recorded data correspond with the average power and flow readings
over a period of 10 minutes.
Symbol Description
State DI1 DI1 Input, functioning indicator
State DI2 DI2 Input, functioning indicator
If a logic input has been active for more than 5 minutes, over a period of 10 minutes, the indicator
corresponding to this logic input will be set to 1; otherwise it will be set to 0. Hence, the state of the logic
inputs is recorded (ON / OFF) every 10 minutes.
Every day, at midnight, theEnerstat automatically records 87 measured, calculated or alarm values.
The memory can store between 2 and 2 and a half years daily data.
When the memory is saturated (2 and a half years), the first 6 months of data are deleted so as to carry
on storing the most recent data. The memory works in circular buffer.
When the memory of the Enerstat has not been processed for more than two years, an alarm indicates
that the memory is soon going to be saturated. From that moment, the user has six months to process
the Enerstat without losing data.
If the processing is not carried out in time, the oldest data are deleted and an alarm indicates that some
data have been lost.
Ia1 maxi Maximum n°1 solar panel current over the day A
Ia2 maxi Maximum n°2 solar panel current over the day A
Ia3 maxi Maximum n°3 solar panel current over the day A
Il1 maxi Maximum n°1 utilisation current over the day A
Il2 maxi Maximum n°2 utilisation current over the day A
Il3 maxi Maximum n°3 utilisation current over the day A
Iii maxi Maximum inverter current over the day A
Iau maxi Maximum auxiliary current (wind power engine) over the day A
These measurements are all sampled every 500 milliseconds except Ws.
The wind speed Ws is sampled over a period of 10 minutes.
For all the measurements, only the lowest and the highest sampled values are logged each day.
Pa1 maxi Maximum power produced daily by the n°1 solar panels W
Pa2 maxi Maximum power produced daily by the n°2 solar panels W
Pa3 maxi Maximum power produced daily by the n°3 solar panels W
Pl1 maxi Daily maximum n°1 power utilisation W
Pl2 maxi Daily maximum n°2 power utilisation W
Pl3 maxi Daily maximum n°3 power utilisation W
Ep Daily energy that can be produced by the photovoltaic field (2 measures) Ah and Wh
Ea Daily solar panel energy (2 measures) Ah and Wh
El Daily utilisation energy (2 measures) Ah and Wh
Eii Daily inverter energy (2 measures) Ah and Wh
Eau Daily auxiliary power (wind power engine) energy (2 measures) Ah and Wh
Esi Daily energy entered in the battery (2 measures) Ah and Wh
Eso Daily energy gone out of the battery (2 measures) Ah and Wh
All of the power and currents are sampled every 500 milliseconds Only the highest values are recorded.
Energy, density, wind blown power density and wind blown energy density are calculated on the basis of
the detailed data, every 10 minutes.
The potential energy (Ep) corresponds to the energy that can be supplied by the photovoltaic field when
there is no regulation.
Energy and volumes measured on impulse inputs are measured in real time. The daily accumulated
value of these measures is updated every 10 minutes.
The power and flow on impulse inputs are calculated from the received impulses (energy and volume).
This power and flow are calculated every minute. Of all these calculated values, only the highest one is
recorded.
These durations are measured with an accuracy of 1 second. At midnight, only hours and minutes are
recorded (The maximum daily error is therefore 60s).
These durations are measured with an accuracy of 1 second. At midnight, only hours and minutes are
recorded (The maximum daily error is therefore 60s).
Symbol Description
Init Initialisation or time modification indicator
These alarms are the first five ones detected during the day; The others are not stored. If an alarm
appears and disappears several times during a day, it is recorded each time it appears.
The initialisation indicator shows the days when the data should not be taken into account during the
analysis. The cases in question are the following:
• switching on the Enerstat,
• modification of the time,
• data reset,
• resetting of parameters,
• modification of the nominal battery voltage using the Enerstat,
• modification of the calibre of an analogue channel using the Enerstat,
• modification of the gain, the offset or the mask of an analogue channel using the Enerstat.
The accumulated energy values are updated at midnight with the daily data.
The potential energy (Ep) corresponds to the energy that can be supplied by the photovoltaic field when
there is no regulation.
The accumulated energy values are updated at midnight with the daily data.
The regulation function is used to control the battery charge and discharge.
Depending on the battery voltage (Vs), the Enerstat regulation function modulates the charging of the
battery via the solar panels, as well as utilisation of the energy. Regulation can prevent the battery from
overcharging by using the static charge and discharge switches.
The regulation integrates a forced charging system (automatic or manual mode) and the possibility of
compensating the regulation threshold for temperature.
Static regulation is used to adjust the charge current in order to keep the battery voltage at a fixed value.
With the Enerstat, the regulation is carried out using static switches (MOS transistors), which allow for
quick switching which is not possible with standard relays.
Static regulations also referred to as PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) regulation or MLI (Modulation de
largeur d’impulsion) in French.
The PWM limits the charging time for a given period:
With a constant demand for current from the system, any changes in solar irradiance are compensated
by the PWM, which increases if the solar irradiance drops and decreases when the solar irradiance is
greater.
Similarly, if the utilisation requires more current, the PWM value will increase correspondingly.
For example, in the event of low user consumption, the static switches remain closed for less time than
they remain open; in the above diagram, they are closed 10% of the time (and therefore open 90% of the
time). The average charge current therefore corresponds with 10% of the current that the solar panels
can provide.
In the event of high user consumption, the static switches remain closed for more time than they remain
open; in the above diagram, they are closed 90% of the time (and therefore open 10% of the time). The
average charge current therefore corresponds with 90% of the current that the solar panels can provide.
Note: the current displayed by the Enerstat corresponds with this average current.
The regulation carried out by the Enerstat involves modulating the current from the photovoltaic field by
means of the PWM in order to maintain the battery voltage at the normal charge threshold: the
Regulation threshold.
Also, as the Enerstat has 3 photovoltaic fields which can be cut off separately, sequential regulation is
used in parallel in order to optimise the system's operation:
With a high charge (100% of the available current), all 3 fields are used in order to provide the greatest
possible current.
With a weaker charge (less than 60% of the current available from the panels), the Enerstat cuts the n°3
PV field and readjusts the PWM (and thus the charge current) in order to maintain the battery voltage. If
the PWM again drops below 60%, the Enerstat does likewise with the n°2 PV field. The n°1 PV field
always remains active, as it is solely controlled by the PWM.
Current
provided by
the solar
panels
60% 90%
100% 100%
Before cutting of the n°3 PV field. After cutting of the n°3 PV field.
The above diagram, the charge energy before and after cutting the n°3 PV field remains constant; the
charge duration is increased by the PWM.
We can see that, with identical energy quantity, the instant current (and not the displayed current) after
the cut-off is lower than the instant current before the cut-off.
1 The battery voltage is close to the reference, only the n°1 PV field is connected
to the battery; the PWM modulates the charge in order to keep the battery
2 voltage at the regulation threshold.
If the PWM stays at 100% for more than 10 seconds, there is a change to the
3
following state.
The n°1 and 2 PV fields are connected to the battery; the PWM modulates the
1 charge in order to keep the battery voltage at the regulation threshold.
2 If the PWM remains below 60% for more than 10 seconds, there is a change to
the above state.
3
If the PWM stays at 100% for more than 10 seconds, there is a change to the
following state.
1 The three PV fields are connected to the battery; the PWM modulates the
charge in order for the voltage battery to reach the regulation threshold, and
2 then to keep it at this threshold.
If the PWM remains below 60% for more than 10 seconds, there is a change to
3
the above state.
When the battery is in regulation (battery charged), the regulation LED is on.
When the battery is charging, the regulation LED flashes.
When the battery is charging but the photovoltaic field is no longer producing current, the regulation LED
is off.
Note on this type of regulation: This type of regulation is highly optimised since the charge is
modulated by the PWM, and when the battery voltage is close to the reference, the modulation is carried
out on the current provided by a single PV field (the charge current is therefore modulated with greater
precision).
The regulation only applies to the PWM; in this case, the regulation takes place as previously indicated,
but none of the three PV fields can be cut off.
2 The three PV fields are permanently connected to the battery; the PWM
modulates the charge in order to keep the battery voltage at the regulation
threshold.
3
Note on this type of regulation: This type of regulation is not as precise as the previous one, but it
means that modulation of the charge current can be managed even if the three PV fields are very
unbalanced.
This regulation mode is totally different. The three PV fields are cut off or reconnected when the battery
voltage exceeds certain thresholds. The pulse width modulation is not used in this case and the battery
voltage is not maintained at a threshold level, but rather it varies between an upper threshold (Regulation
threshold) and a lower threshold (Charge reconnect threshold voltage). This regulation is identical with
the regulation of the Enerpac.
If the battery voltage is higher than the Regulation threshold (the battery is charged), the three PV fields
are cut off (stoppage of the charge). The charge regulation is reported on the front panel by the
regulation LED that lights up.
If the battery voltage drops below the Charge reconnect threshold voltage, the three PV fields are
reconnected to the battery and the charge resumes.
In this mode, forced charging involves charging the battery until its voltage is greater than the Boost
charge threshold.
When the battery is in regulation (battery charged), the regulation LED is on.
When the battery is charging, the regulation LED flashes.
When the battery is in charge but the photovoltaic field is no longer producing current, the regulation
LED is off.
1
The battery is charged; all of the PV fields are disconnected from the battery.
2
If the battery voltage drops below the charge reconnect threshold, there is a
change to the following state.
3
1 The battery is discharged; the three PV fields are connected to the battery.
The PWM is forced to 100% so that the energy provided by the solar panels
2 goes to the battery.
If the battery voltage climbs above the regulation threshold, there is a change to
3
the above state.
Note on this type of regulation : This regulation type corresponds with an all or nothing regulation (like
the Enerpac); as the changeovers are spaced far apart, this type of operation can be useful for
installations which are sensitive to quick changeovers (for example, radio or microwave relays).
Boost charge serves to eliminate most of the interferences that appear when the plates of the battery
elements are getting older or after a deep-discharging cycle, and therefore to charge the battery
properly.
In order for the battery to be recharged as effectively as possible, the regulation occurs at a threshold
level higher than the normal regulation threshold.
In boost charge, the regulation threshold becomes the Boost charge threshold, which corresponds with a
higher voltage in order to bring about desulphation.
To carry out boost charge, the battery voltage must be kept at the Boost charge threshold for an
adjustable period (specified in the Enersoft); by default, this is 2 hours.
The temporary overcharge results in the electrolyte being brewed efficiently so as to obtain good
homogeneity on the whole device height, thus eliminating all stratification phenomena, surface charges
and plate sulphation due to deep discharging.
After a boost charge, the return to a normal regulation is automatic and requires no external actions.
Boost charge automatically occurs on a periodic basis (the period duration can be parametered).
However, there is a manual control to start a boost charge on demand (example: levelling charge during
a maintenance visit).
The Boost charge LED is on when the system is in boost charge mode and off when in normal charging
mode.
The Enerstat has a discharge limitation function ensuring the battery protection against deep
discharges. Operated by the battery voltage, it controls the channel between the battery and the
utilisations.
As soon as the battery reaches too low a value (threshold start on utilisation 3), the Enerstat
disconnects the n°3 utilisation from the battery. Thereafter, when the battery voltage is below the
threshold start on utilisation 2, the n°2 utilisation is cut off. If the battery voltage drops even further, below
the threshold start on utilisation 1, utilisation n°1 is then cut off.
When the battery voltage climbs back up, the utilisations are reconnected to the battery one after the
other: utilisation n°1 (threshold end on utilisation 1) then utilisation n°2 (threshold end on utilisation 2)
and finally utilisation n°3 (threshold end on utilisation 3).
The discharge limitation prevents the battery from deep discharging and from sometimes irreparable
damage to the components because of the plates’ sulphatation, critical decrease of the electrolyte
density ( < 1.100), the components’ polarity inversion, etc...
When all of the utilisations have been cut off (battery discharged), the regulation LED is on.
When the low voltage alarm is detected even though not all three utilisations are cut off, the limitation
LED flashes.
When the battery voltage is correct (the three utilisations are not all cut off and there is no low battery
voltage alarm), the limitation LED is off.
When the utilisations n°2 and 3 are not used (System with only the basic module), the operating
procedure remains the same.
The regulation thresholds are given in mV/elt as all batteries are made of elements with a 2V nominal
voltage. Expressed in this way, the regulation thresholds can be used for any nominal battery voltage.
Important note:
• The end limitation threshold for each utilisation must be greater than or equal to the beginning
limitation threshold of this same utilisation.
• The beginning n°3 utilisation limitation threshold must be greater than or equal to the n°2 limitation
threshold, which must itself be greater than or equal to the n°1 limitation threshold.
32
30
24
THRESHOLD START ON UTILISATION 3
23.4V = THRESHOLD START ON UTILISATION 2
THRESHOLD START ON UTILISATION 1
22
20 TIME
NORMAL NORMAL
BOOST CHARGE DISCHARGE
CHARGE CHARGE
COMMISSIONING
AND AND
OF THE BATTERY LIMITATION
DISCHARGE DISCHARGE
A B C D PHASES
Regulation functioning (for a nominal voltage of 24V)
NOTE:
Unlike the Enerpac, the Enerstat does not trigger forced charging after a deep discharge.
The temperature correction is used to raise or lower the regulation thresholds according to the
temperature.
The regulation thresholds are given for a reference temperature (by default, 25°C).
If the temperature increases, the regulation thresholds are lowered.
If the temperature falls, the regulation thresholds are raised.
The temperature correction only applies to the following thresholds, and only during regulation in PWM
mode:
- Boost charge threshold
- Regulation threshold
The battery voltage alarm relay (RV) can be used in three different ways:
• detection of low battery voltage,
• detection of high battery voltage,
• detection of high and low battery voltage.
The RV relay is used to produce an information report (per dry contact) as soon as the battery voltage is
too high or too low.
Low battery voltage detection (activation of the RV relay) occurs when the battery voltage is below the
low voltage battery alarm start threshold for the time indicated in the field low voltage detection alarm
timing, parameterable using the Enersoft.
The RV dry contact is used to control an external device (tone alarm, indicator light).
The contact is automatically cancelled (RV relay deactivation) as soon as the battery once again has a
normal voltage (higher than the low voltage battery alarm end threshold).
High battery voltage detection (activation of the RV relay) occurs when the battery voltage is above the
high voltage battery alarm start threshold for the time indicated in the field High voltage detection alarm
timing, parameterable using the Enersoft.
The RV dry contact is used to control an external device (tone alarm, indicator light).
The contact is automatically cancelled (RV relay deactivation) as soon as the battery once again has a
normal voltage (below than the high voltage battery alarm end threshold).
When an overvoltage or a short-circuit occurs in one of the Enerstat's static relays, it disconnects in
order to protect the regulator and the system.
When a static relay disconnects, the Disjunction LED comes on and an alarm on the Enerstat indicates
which static relay has shut down.
In redundant systems, several Enerstats are installed. However, for communications between the
Enerstats and the operating PC, it is sometimes difficult and expensive to have several telephone lines.
Using an RS485 interface, it is possible to communicate with several Enerstats using a single telephone
line.
This requires the use of a RS232/RS485 converter on the series line of each Enerstat, and a
RS485/RS232 converter on the site's modem.
After that, each Enerstat will have to be configured with a different address in order to differentiate them.
This address is visible in the PROTOCOL submenu of the MAINTENANCE menu, or in the “Protocol” tab
of the regulator parameters window in the Enersoft.
When there is only one Enerstat on the telephone line, its address must be "0".
However, if several Enerstats use a single telephone line, then their respective addresses must be
numbered starting from 1 in order to differentiate them.
Therefore, with a system where three Enerstats are sharing a single telephone line, we will have the
following schematic diagram:
Enerstat RS232
Addr: 1 RS485
Enerstat RS232
Addr: 3 RS485
In order for the Enersoft to be able to manage these three Enerstats, each of them must have a
different name, as though they were three different sites.
The Ve1 input (VG1 connector) is used to connect the Enercash pre-payment device.
When the Enercash gives the order to cut off the utilisation, the utilisations are cut off and the alarm
LED flashes (the Enerpac displays "ENERCASH LIMIT." as the alarm message).
It is possible to delay the cut off of utilisation n°1 (and only utilisation n°1) for several days after the end
of the Enercash's credit.
In this case, when the Enercash gives the order to cut off the utilisation, the alarm is triggered and
utilisations 2 and 3 are cut off.
Once the time-out before cut-off has passed, utilisation n°1 is also cut off.
Summary of pre-payment;
Utilisation Utilisation Utilisation
Alarm LED
n°1 n°2 n°3
Credit OK Normal Normal Normal
Off
no time-out before cut-off operation operation operation
Credit exhausted
Cut off Cut off Cut off Flashing
no time-out before cut-off
Credit OK Normal Normal Normal
Off
with time-out before cut-off operation operation operation
Credit exhausted Normal
Cut off Cut off Flashing
with time-out before cut-off in progress operation
Credit exhausted
Cut off Cut off Cut off Flashing
with time-out before cut-off exhausted
Pre-payment can also be internal, using day credits. One has only to validate the operating credit (from 0
to 600 days). One unit is counted off from this counter each day.
When the credit is exhausted, the utilisations are cut off and the alarm LED flashes (the Enerstat
displays "ELAPSED CREDIT" as the alarm message).
A few days before the credit ends, (30 days in general) the "ALARM CREDIT" alarm appears and the
alarm LED flashes.
The remote control function is used to force one or more static switches and relays to an active or
inactive state using the Enersoft (locally or remotely via a modem).
This operating has a duration control : once the sold duration of piloting, all the static switches and relays
return in automatic functioning.
When a static switch or a relay is remotely operated, the "REMOTE CONTROL" alarm is displayed and
the alarm LED flashes.
The telesurveillance function allows the Enerstat to call the operating PC in order to declare the
appearance or disappearance of an alarm.
The telemeasurement function allows the Enerstat to periodically call the operating PC in order to send
it the measurements that it has taken.
Logic inputs can be fully configured. They can be used to meter energy, to detect an alarm or to report a
state.
If the input is in meter mode, the calculated data (power, energy, flow, volume, etc.) are stored in the
daily and detailed data.
If the input is in alarm mode, its ON/OFF states serve to generate an alarm and to store the alarm
duration in the daily and detailed data.
If the input is in status mode, its ON/OFF states also serve to determine a functioning duration and to
store it in the daily and detailed data.
The RG relay serves to automatically control a generator set, with several start and stop criteria set
using the operating PC, via the Enersoft:
When the RG relay is active, the LED on the front of the generator set is on. This indicates that the
Enerstat has taken control of the generator set.
There are then two possible cases:
• Either the generator set starts automatically and runs,
• Or the generator set must be started manually.
The Enerstat can detect problems related to measurements or to its own functioning.
Each day the first five alarms detected are stored in the daily data.
If there is a default, the alarm LED flashes and the RA relay is activated.
The nature of the default can be visualized on the LCD, in the ALARMS menu.
If there are several simultaneous alarms, the up and down arrows can be used to scroll through the
different alarms.
Note:
Generally, the threshold alarms’ order is as follows:
Channel
Detection as soon as Action on alarms
value
Value > high alarm start threshold High alarm appearance
In telesurveillance mode, the Enerstat calls the operating PC in order to report the appearance and
disappearance of an alarm.
If the Enerstat cannot establish the connection with the operating PC, it will try again after a period of
time specified in the parameters.
The alarms that the Enerstat can detect are fully configurable.
Each alarm can be configured as an:
• Inactive alarm – in this case, the alarm is not reported (either on the Enerstat screen, or on the
operating PC) and it is not recorded.
• Active alarm without transmission – in this case, the alarm is reported on the Enerstat screen, the
RA relay is activated and the alarm LED flashes; this is stored in the memory. However, when the
Enerstat is in telesurveillance mode, the alarm is not reported or transmitted to the PC.
• Active alarm with transmission – in this case, the alarm is reported on the Enerstat screen, the RA
relay is activated and the alarm LED flashes; this is stored in the memory. When the Enerstat is in
telesurveillance mode, it calls the operating PC to report the appearance and disappearance of
alarms.
Note: In order for the Enersoft to detect the transmitted alarm, it must be in Telesurveillance mode.
4. OPERATOR DIALOGUE
The operator dialogue is effected via a system of menus and pages in which the user navigates using
the up and down arrows as well as the Validation key.
On the basic module, the operator dialogue is managed with the LCD screen, with the 3-key keyboard
and the 6 control LEDs. The 2x16 character LCD screen is used to display the different information
clearly.
In general, each of the three keyboard keys keeps the same function whatever the message on the
screen:
used to increase a value or to go to the preceding menu /
Up arrow key
page.
Down arrow key used to decrease a value or go to the next menu / page.
The three keys have a function that can change in certain particular cases; they are fully allocated to the
operating dialogue.
The Enerstat has an active menu system that is used to display only the menus and pages needed by
the user.
For instance, if the Enerstat is configured not to use an anemometer, the page displaying the wind
speed will not be accessible.
When the Enerstat is switched on, it initialises itself and then, after a few seconds, it displays the first
page of the main menu.
The document ”GB Enerstat V1.0 Menu” presents the tree structure of the main menu and the
maintenance menu.
The light-grey areas represent the menus or the pages that can be inactive.
With the up and down arrow, the user selects the appropriate menu.
To enter the selected menu, press the Validation key.
To return to the main menu, press the Validation key again.
In the restart sections of the discharge static relays, pressing the Validation key restarts the static relay
of the selected channel.
Time information is displayed according to the default setting. The operating dialogue returns to this
page when we exit the alarm display or when the Enerstat parameters have been modified by the
operating PC.
Move from one page to the other with the up and down arrows.
Press Validation to return to the main menu.
Move from one page to the other with the up and down arrows.
Press Validation to return to the main menu.
This menu is only active when the temperature input is activated or when an external channel Ve1 is
used (except for Enercash or anemometer).
These menu pages can be:
• The temperature mesured
• The value of external channel n°1
Move from one page to the other with the up and down arrows.
Press Validation to return to the main menu.
This menu is activated only when the solar irradiance probe is used on the Gi input or if an anemometer
is connected to the Ve1 input. The following pages can be displayed:
• Instant solar irradiance value
• Daily exposure energy
• Instant wind speed
Move from one page to the other with the up and down arrows.
Press Validation to return to the main menu.
Move from one page to the other with the up and down arrows.
Press Validation to return to the main menu.
This menu is active if at least one of the logic inputs is configured as an impulse counter. The following
pages can be displayed:
• Power or flow of input DI1
• Power or flow of input DI2
• Energy or volume counted on input DI1 during the day
• Energy or volume counted on input DI2 during the day
Move from one page to the other with the up and down arrows.
Press Validation to return to the main menu.
Move from one page to the other with the up and down arrows.
Press Validation to return to the main menu.
The ON status corresponds to the active state and the OFF status corresponds to the inactive state.
Move from one page to the other with the up and down arrows.
Press Validation to return to the main menu.
This menu displays the calibre of the analogue channels that are being used:
• Nominal battery voltage
• Calibre of the current channel of photovoltaic field n°1 (Ia1)
• Calibre of the current channel of photovoltaic field n°2 (Ia2)
• Calibre of the current channel of photovoltaic field n°3 (Ia3)
• Calibre of the DC utilisation n°1 current channel (Il1)
• Calibre of the DC utilisation n°2 current channel (Il2)
• Calibre of the DC utilisation n°3 current channel (Il3)
• Caliber of the current channel input from the inverter or output from the auxiliary charger (Iii or
Iau)
• Calibre of the solar irradiance channel (Gi)
• Calibre of external channel n°1 (Ve1)
Move from one page to the other with the up and down arrows.
Press Validation to return to the main menu.
This menu provides access to the Enerstat maintenance, as detailed in the next chapter.
By accessing this menu, the n°1 charge static relay is restarted. The return to the main menu is
automatic.
By accessing this menu, the n°2 charge static relay is restarted. The return to the main menu is
automatic.
By accessing this menu, the n°3 charge static relay is restarted. The return to the main menu is
automatic.
Move from one page to the other with the up and down arrows.
Press Validation to return to the main menu.
The maintenance can be used to set various parameters of the Enerstat configuration and to test the
device's functions.
The maintenance is accessible from the main menu. It contains the following headings:
• Clock setting
• Boost charge
• Commissioning energy ➀
• Battery nominal voltage ➁
• Communication protocol ➁
• Calibre of the analogue channels ➀➁
• Regulation thresholds ➀➁
• Alarm thresholds ➀➁
• Offset of the analogue channels ➀➁
• Gain of the analogue channels ➀➁
• Mask of the analogue channels ➀➁
• Reset ➀
• Enerstat test ➀
The first displayed page when we enter the maintenance menu makes it possible to leave the
maintenance to return to the main menu by pressing the Validation key.
With the up and down arrow, the user selects the appropriate heading.
To access the selected heading, press the Validation key.
Before accessing each of these headings, the user must enter a password in the form of a 4-digit code,
configured during the Enerstat initialization on the PC.
The headings followed by the symbol ➀ include a sub-menu where the first page ("QUIT" is displayed on
the bottom line) can be used to leave the heading and return to the maintenance menu.
The headings followed by the symbol ➁ include a Flash memory reading phase during the access to the
heading, just after the password is answered, and a Flash memory writing phase upon returning to the
maintenance menu. These two phases take several seconds.
The last heading, the Enerstat test, is covered in the next chapter since it is only used for verification of
the Enerstat functionalities and is totally dissociated from the installation.
NOTE: When the user access a maintenance menu heading (after entry of the password), the
Enerstat no longer takes any measurements, can no longer communicate by the series
connection, no longer records data and no longer carries out the charge regulation until the user
leaves the heading and returns to the maintenance menu (the word "MAINTENANCE" is
displayed on the first line). If the user remains in one heading for an extended period, the
Enerstat resets after one hour so as not to interrupt the regulation for too long.
When the Enerstat requests the password, its 4 digits are set to 0 and the first digit flashes. The value of
the flashing digit is changed using the Up arrow and Down arrow buttons; and we move to the next digit
by pressing the Validation key.
Holding down one of the arrow keys will result in the flashing digit changing more and more rapidly.
Once the last digit has been entered, and if the password is correct, the desired heading can be
accessed; if the password is incorrect, we return to the previous page.
Once all the fields have been filled in, pressing the Validation key takes the user back to the
maintenance menu.
If the Enerstat is operating normally and changes to boost charge, the daily duration of the boost charge
will use the value indicated in the parameters (entered using the Enersoft).
The commissioning is a functionality which forces the battery to charge and prevents the utilisation of the
energy until the battery has been completely charged for the first time.
In practice, the Enerstat prevents the regulation and cuts off the utilisation until the battery has received
the quantity of energy stipulated by the user.
Move from one screen to the other with the up and down arrows.
In the first screen, pressing the Validation key takes the user back to the maintenance menu.
To modify the commissioning values, one must press the Validation key in the screen where the
modifications are made.
Then, the display proposes the activation (YES) or the deactivation (NO) of the commissioning, which we
choose using the Up arrow and Down arrow keys and then validate by pressing the Validation key.
If the commissioning has been deactivated (NO), we return to the modification screen.
If the commissioning has been activated (YES), we must enter the quantity of energy to be charged (i.e.
the battery's capacity).
The quantity of energy to be charged flashes; it can be increased or decreased using the Up arrow and
Down arrow buttons.
Holding down one of the arrow keys will result in the field changing more and more rapidly.
When completed, pressing the Validation key takes the user back to the modification screen.
To return to the maintenance screen, press the Validation key while in the first screen.
In this heading, the user is requested to enter the nominal battery voltage.
This value must be an even number since all batteries are composed of 2 V elements.
Generally, the value will be 12 for a 12 V battery, 24 for a 24 V battery, and 48 for a 48 V battery.
The current voltage flashes; it can be increased or decreased using the Up arrow and Down arrow
buttons.
Holding down one of the arrow keys will result in the field changing more and more rapidly.
Once the value has been entered, pressing the Validation key takes the user back to the maintenance
menu.
The communication protocol is used for dialogue between the operating PC and the Enerstat.
As the volume of information exchanged between the PC and the Enerstat is very large, not all of the
requested information is transmitted at once; it is divided into packets and, after the transmission of each
packet, the sender waits for a packet reception acknowledgment from the other device (PC or Enerstat).
If no confirmation is received by the sender, the original packet is sent again.
First of all, this heading requires the number which corresponds with the Enerstat address (0 when there
is only one Enerstat on the line); the current value flashes; it can be increased or decreased using the
Up arrow and Down arrow buttons.
Holding down one of the arrow keys will result in the field changing more and more rapidly.
By pressing the Validation key, the user can then enter the number of characters per packet (number of
characters sent before verifying the transmission; between 50 and 20,000).
The current value flashes; this value can be increased or decreased using the Up arrow and Down arrow
buttons.
Holding down one of the arrow keys will result in the field changing more and more rapidly.
With a poor quality transmission, the number of characters per packet must be small; with smaller
packets, there is a better chance of correct transmission.
With a very high quality transmission, the number of characters per packet can be quite high; this speeds
up the communications since there are fewer confirmations.
This is the procedure in the event of satellite connections in order to obtain reasonable dialogue
durations.
Once the value has been entered, pressing the Validation key takes the user back to the maintenance
menu.
This heading is used to modify the calibres of the analogue channels. It includes a submenu, where the
user can choose the channels for which the calibres are to be modified:
The channel for which the calibre is to be modified is selected using the Up arrow and Down arrow
buttons, and then by pressing the Validation key.
If a VG1 or VG2 channel is not used, the Enerstat indicates that it is inactive, and its calibre cannot be
changed.
The field undergoing modification flashes; this value can be increased or decreased using the Up arrow
and Down arrow buttons; and we move to the next field by pressing the Validation key.
Holding down one of the arrow keys will result in the field changing more and more rapidly.
Once all fields have been filled in, pressing the Validation key takes the user back to the channel
selection submenu.
To return to the maintenance screen, the Validation key is pressed while in the first screen provided by
this heading.
The modifications will be taken into account after leaving this heading; after the message "FLASH
WRITING".
This heading is used to modify the regulation thresholds. It includes a submenu, where the user chooses
the thresholds which are to be modified:
The Up arrow and Down arrow buttons are used to select the threshold for which the value is to be
modified, and then the Validation key is pressed.
The value of the selected threshold flashes; it can be increased or decreased using the Up arrow and
Down arrow buttons.
Holding down one of the arrow keys will result in the field changing more and more rapidly.
Once the threshold value has been entered, pressing the Validation key takes the user back to the
threshold selection submenu.
To return to the maintenance screen, press the Validation key while in the first screen provided by this
heading.
The modifications will be taken into account after leaving this heading; after the message "FLASH
WRITING".
This heading is used to modify the alarm thresholds. It includes a submenu, where one chooses the
types of alarms which are to be modified:
The Up arrow and Down arrow buttons are used to select the alarm for which the threshold is to be
modified, and then the Validation key is pressed.
The selected start alarm threshold flashes; this value can be increased or decreased using the Up arrow
and Down arrow buttons.
Holding down one of the arrow keys will result in the field changing more and more rapidly.
Once the start alarm threshold value has been entered, the Validation key is pressed to then modify the
end threshold.
The selected end alarm threshold flashes; this value can be increased or decreased using the Up arrow
and Down arrow buttons.
Holding down one of the arrow keys will result in the field changing more and more rapidly.
After having entered the end threshold value, pressing the Validation key takes the user back to the
alarm selection submenu.
To return to the maintenance screen, the Validation key is pressed while in the first screen provided by
this heading.
The modifications will be taken into account after leaving this heading; after the message "FLASH
WRITING".
NOTE: this adjustment is dangerous since precise voltages must be applied to the inputs, and a
poor setting is difficult to correct remotely.
This heading is used to modify the offsets of the analogue channels (the offset corresponds with a
calibration close to the zero value). It includes a submenu, where one chooses the channels which are to
be modified:
The channel for which the offset is to be modified is selected using the Up arrow and Down arrow
buttons, and then pressing the Validation key.
If a channel is not used, the Enerstat indicates that it is inactive, and its offset cannot be changed.
The Enerstat displays the channel value currently measured; the displayed value must be adjusted
using the actual value (value measured with a precise and calibrated device), increasing or decreasing it
using the Up arrow and Down arrow buttons.
To achieve a good level of precision, the channel's actual value must be as close to zero as
possible.
NOTE: Here, prolonged pressing of the Up arrow or Down arrow buttons has no effect. In certain
conditions, it may also be necessary to press the button repeatedly in order to modify the displayed
value (due to non-displayed decimals)
Once the offset value has been adjusted, pressing the Validation key takes the user back to the channel
selection submenu.
To return to the maintenance screen, press the Validation key while in the first screen provided by this
heading.
The modifications will be taken into account after leaving this heading; after the message "FLASH
WRITING".
NOTE: this adjustment is dangerous since precise voltages must be applied to the inputs, and a
poor setting is difficult to correct remotely.
This heading is used to modify the gains of the analogue channels (the gain corresponds with a
calibration close to the full-scale value). It includes a submenu, where one chooses the channels which
are to be modified:
The channel for which the gain is to be modified is selected using the Up arrow and Down arrow buttons,
and then pressing the Validation key.
If a channel is not used, the Enerstat indicates that it is inactive, and its gain cannot be changed.
The Enerstat displays the currently measured channel value; the displayed value must be adjusted
using the actual value (value measured with a precise and calibrated device), increasing or decreasing it
using the Up arrow and Down arrow buttons.
To achieve a good level of precision, the channel's actual value must be as close to to the full-
scale value as possible.
NOTE: Here, prolonged pressing of the Up arrow or Down arrow buttons has no effect. In certain
conditions, it may also be necessary to press the button repeatedly in order to modify the displayed
value (due to non-displayed decimals)
Once the gain value has been adjusted, pressing the Validation key takes the user back to the channel
selection submenu.
To return to the maintenance screen, press the Validation key while in the first screen provided by this
heading.
The modifications will be taken into account after leaving this heading; after the message "FLASH
WRITING".
NOTE: this adjustment is dangerous, since a poor setting will be difficult to correct remotely.
The mask is used to avoid taking into account possible residual disturbances on the analogue channels,
to ensure that the calculations are not false.
If the Enerstat measures a value lower than the mask, this value is not taken into account and is forcibly
reset to zero.
This heading includes a submenu, where one chooses the channels which are to be modified:
The channel for which the mask is to be modified is selected using the Up arrow and Down arrow
buttons, and then pressing the Validation key.
If a channel is not used, the Enerstat indicates that it is inactive, and its mask cannot be changed.
The Enerstat displays the selected channel's mask value; this value can be increased or decreased
using the Up arrow and Down arrow buttons.
NOTE: Here, prolonged pressing of the Up arrow or Down arrow buttons has no effect.
Each time an arrow is pressed, it modifies the mask value by one thousandth of the calibre.
Once the mask value has been adjusted, pressing the Validation key takes the user back to the channel
selection submenu.
To return to the maintenance screen, the Validation key is pressed while in the first screen provided by
this heading.
The modifications will be taken into account after leaving this heading; after the message "FLASH
WRITING".
4.2.12. Reset
This heading is used to reinitialize the various data structures. It includes a submenu, where one
chooses the data which are to be reinitialized:
• Resetting of the accumulations
• Resetting of the data (Accumulations, detailed data and daily data)
• Resetting of the parameters (the parameters are reinitialized with the default values of a blank
Enerstat; and the data are reset to zero)
Once the reset type has been selected, the Enerstat asks for a confirmation of the reset. The Up arrow
and Down arrow buttons are used to choose a response (YES or NO), which is then validated by
pressing the Validation key.
The reset is carried out if the user selected YES when asked for confirmation, and the display returns to
the heading's first page (QUIT).
The Up arrow and Down arrow buttons are used to select the desired reset type, and then the Validation
key is pressed.
The Enerstat asks for confirmation of the reset. The Up arrow and Down arrow buttons are used to
choose a response (YES or NO), which is then validated by pressing the Validation key.
After the reset, the Enerstat returns to the first screen of the reset submenu.
To return to the maintenance screen, the Validation key is pressed while in the first screen provided by
this heading.
Notes:
• The resets can take a few seconds.
• The reset of the accumulations on a specific date makes it possible to determine the energy
produced and consumed during specific periods (one month, six months, one year, etc…).
ATTENTION: The Enerstat is no longer usable after resetting the parameters. To be usable, the
Enerstat must be parameterised from the operating PC, using the operational software (the
Enersoft).
NOTE : All the pages in this heading are in French. There are no translation possible.
To test the keyboard, the Enerstat asks the user to press on each of the keys, and displays a black
square for each valid key. If the 3 keys have not detected by the Enerstat after 20 seconds, the test
ends and the Enerstat displays an error message.
The Enerstat flashes five of its LEDs (Regulation LED, Limitation LED, Generators set LED, Boost
charge LED and Alarm LED) and the backlighting of the screen until the user presses the Validation key.
The Enerstat displays the date and time, as well as seconds, until the user presses the Validation key
For this test, the Enerstat displays the DTR state on the screen. The user changes the state by pressing
the Up arrow and Down arrow buttons. During this time, the voltage on the Enerstat DTR output must be
checked. Pressing the Validation key ends the test.
4.3.8. Test of the shunts (Ia1, Ia2, Ia3, Il1, Il2 and Il3) (“TEST COURANTS”)
For verification, the Enerstat displays the temperature read on the T1 input. The gross value is also
displayed, in parentheses.
Pressing the Validation key ends the test.
4.3.10. Test of the external channels (VG1 and VG2) (“TEST VG1 & VG2”)
Note: Attention should be paid to the position of the jumpers on the VG1 and VG2 channels.
This test displays six numbers which correspond with each mos.
The first number corresponds with the n°1 charge mos, the second with the n°2 charge mos, and so on
until the n°3 discharge mos. These numbers correspond with the number of times that a disjunction has
been detected.
For this test, the Enerstat displays the state of the relays (On or off). The user changes the state by
pressing the Up arrow and Down arrow buttons. Pressing the Validation key ends the test.
4.3.14. Test of the series lines with emission of one character (“TEST EMISSON A”)
4.3.15. Test of the series lines with emission of a string of characters (“TEST EMISSON AZ”)
5. LIST OF ALARMS
The Enerstat permanently watches for the appearance or disappearance of the following alarms:
• 1: Vs TOO HIGH
The battery voltage has exceeded the high threshold. Watch your installation.
• 2: Vs TOO LOW
The battery voltage is below the low threshold. Watch your installation.
• 3: T1 TOO HIGH
The T1 temperature has exceeded the high threshold. Check if T1 matches the battery temperature or
watch your installation.
• 4: T1 TOO LOW
The T1 temperature is below the low threshold. Check if T1 matches the battery temperature or watch
your installation.
• 5 to 6: Reserved alarms
Threshold alarms not used in version 1.0 of the Enerstat.
• 21 to 22: Name settings alarms related to the logic inputs DI1 and DI2
Each logic input that is configured in alarm mode triggers an alarm, the name of which is a parameter
specified by the user.
• 32: SATURATION Vs
The battery voltage analogue channel is saturated (outside the measurement range). The Enerstat may
be faulty or badly calibrated. Check the battery nominal voltage value on the Enerstat.
• 38: SATURATION Gi
The solar irradiance analogue channel is saturated (outside the measurement range). The Enerstat may
be faulty or the probe is not calibrated. Check that the solar irradiance probe gives at least 150 mV for
the maximum solar irradiance. If necessary, recalibrate.
• 42: T1 FAILURE
The T1 temperature probe is disconnected or faulty. Check the probe wiring.
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menu 01/01/2000 12:35 GENERAL INFO DC READINGS TEMPERATURE/Vext WEATHER READINGS DC ENERGIES METERS Wh or L CUMUL READINGS I/O INFORMATIONS PRINT SHUNTS MAINTENANCE RESTART 1 RESTART 2 RESTART 3 WARNINGS
Page 1 PHONE OF SITE BATTERY VOLATGE TEMPERATURE INSOLATION POTENTIAL PV DI1 name CUMULATIVE SINCE DI1 name NOMINAL VOLTAGE MAINTENANCE WARNING N° 1/03
0478488850 Vs = 26.33 V T1 = +29°C Gi = 1013 W/m2 Ep = 4120 Wh/J DI1 = 3598 W 01/01/2000 ON 24 V QUIT Vs TOO LOW
Page 2 PHONE OF PC PANEL CURRENT Ve1 name EXPOSURE PV PRODUCED DI2 name POTENTIAL PV DI2 name Ia1 à SHUNT MAINTENANCE WARNING N° 2/03
0478488850 Ia = 12.33 A Ve1= 4.43V Hi= 34685Wh/m2/J Ea = 4120 Wh/J DI2 = 3598 L/h Ep = 4120 kWh OFF 50mV à 30.0A SET CLOCK DISJUNCTION Ia2
Page 3 TYPE OF MODEM BATTERY CURRENT ANEMOMETER BATTERY IN DI1 name PV PRODUCED STATUS RA Ia2 à SHUNT MAINTENANCE WARNING N° 3/03
TELSAT Isi = 12.33 A Ws = 28 m/s Esi= 4120 Wh/J DI1= 3598 Wh/J Ea = 4120 kWh REPOS 50mV à 60.0A BOOST CHARGE DISJUNCTION Il2
Page 4 RS232 SPEED DC UTIL. CURRENT BATTERY OUT DI2 name BATTERY IN STATUS RG Ia3 à SHUNT MAINTENANCE
2400 baud Il = 12.33 A Eso= 4120 Wh/J DI2= 3598 L/J Esi= 4120 kWh TRAVAIL 50mV à 60.0A PUT IN SERVICE
Page 5 TELESURVEILLANCE PANEL POWER DC UTIL. ENERGY BATTERY OUT STATUS RV Il1 à SHUNT MAINTENANCE
NO Pa = 4120 W El = 4120 Wh/J Eso= 4120 kWh REPOS 50mV à 30.0A NOMINAL VOLTAGE
Page 6 TELEMEASURE BATTERY POWER AUX. ENERGY DC UTIL. ENERGY STATUS MC1 Il2 à SHUNT MAINTENANCE
NO Psi = 4120 W Eau= 4120 Wh/J El = 4120 kWh ON 50mV à 60.0A PROTOCOL
Page 7 NB DAYS TO READ DC UTIL. POWER INVERTER ENERGY AUX. ENERGY STATUS MC2 Il3 à SHNT MAINTENANCE
225 / 432 DAYS Pl = 4120 W Eii= 4120 Wh/J Eau= 4120 kWh ON 50mV à 60.0A SET SHUNTS
Page 8 CREDIT REMAINING AUX. CURRENT PV PRODUCED INVERTER ENERGY STATUS MC3 Iau/Iiià SHUNT MAINTENANCE
365 DAYS Iau = 12.33 A Ea1= 4120 Wh/J Eii= 4120 kWh ON 100mV à 50.0A SET REGULATION
Page 9 STARTUP DATE AUX. POWER PV PRODUCED DI1 name STATUS MD1 Gi à SHUNT MAINTENANCE
01/01/2000 Pau = 4120 W Ea2= 4120 Wh/J DI1= 3598 kWh OFF 47.3mVà1000W/m2 SET ALARM LIMITS
Page 10 ENERSTAT ADDRESS INVERTER CURRENT PV PRODUCED DI2 name STATUS MD2 Ve1àSHUNT MAINTENANCE
0 Iii = 12.33 A Ea3= 4120 Wh/J DI2= 3598 m3 OFF 5Và 10.0V SET OFFSETS
Page 11 PUT IN SERVICE INVERTER POWER DC UTIL. ENERGY EXPOSURE STATUS MD3 MAINTENANCE
1243 / 1500 Ah Pii = 4120 W El1= 4120 Wh/J Hi= 3468 kWh/m2 OFF SET GAINS
NEW DATE ? BOOST CHARGE PUT IN SERVICE NOMINAL VOLTAGE ENERPAC ADDRESS MESSAGE SIZE
25/09/2001 14:47 YES QUIT 24 V 0 à PROTOCOL : 5000
PUT IN SERVICE
1243 / 1500 Ah
DECONNECTION
MODEM Other
MODEM Screens
CONNECTED
RINGING
MODEM
MODEM ERROR
NO CARRIER
MODEM ERROR
UNVALID COMMAND
MODEM ERROR
NO DIAL TONE
MODEM ERROR
LINE BUSY
MODEM ERROR
NO ANSWER
TELESURVEILLANCE
CALLING PC
SET SHUNTS à Ia1 à SHUNT SET REGULATION à BOOST CHARGE SET ALARM LIMITS à BEGIN THRESHOLD à END THRESHOLD SET OFFSET à SET OFFSET
Ia1 CHANNEL 50mV à 30.0A BOOST CHARGE 2415mV/elt Vs TOO HIGH 2600mV/elt 2500mV/elt VS CHANNEL Vs = 26.33 V
SET SHUNTS Ia2 à SHUNT SET REGULATION NORMAL CHARGE SET ALARM LIMITS BEGIN THRESHOLD END THRESHOLD SET OFFSET SET OFFSET
Ia2 CHANNEL à 50mV à 60.0A NORMAL CHARGE à 2350mV/elt Vs TOO LOW à 1950mV/elt à 2150mV/elt Ia1 CHANNEL à Ia1 = 12.33 A
SET SHUNTS Ia3 à SHUNT SET REGULATION 3RD LIMIT END SET ALARM LIMITS BEGIN THRESHOLD END THRESHOLD SET OFFSET SET OFFSET
Ia3 CHANNEL à 50mV à 60.0A 3RD LIMIT END à 2150mV/elt T1 TOO HIGH à 40°C à 40°C Ia2 CHANNEL à Ia2 = 12.33 A
SET SHUNTS à Il1 à SHUNT SET REGULATION à 3RD LIMIT BEGIN SET ALARM LIMITS à BEGIN THRESHOLD à END THRESHOLD SET OFFSET à SET OFFSET
Il1 CHANNEL 50mV à 30.0A 3RD LIMIT BEGIN 1950mV/elt T1 TOO LOW 0°C 0°C Ia3 CHANNEL Ia3 = 12.33 A
SET SHUNTS Il2 à SHUNT SET REGULATION 2ND LIMIT END SET OFFSET SET OFFSET
Il2 CHANNEL à 50mV à 60.0A 2ND LIMIT END à 2150mV/elt Il1 CHANNEL à Il1 = 12.33 A
SET SHUNTS Il3 à SHUNT SET REGULATION 2ND LIMIT BEGIN SET OFFSET SET OFFSET
Il3 CHANNEL à 50mV à 60.0A 2ND LIMIT BEGIN à 1950mV/elt Il2 CHANNEL à Il2 = 12.33 A
SET SHUNTS SET REGULATION 1ST LIMIT END SET OFFSET SET OFFSET
VG1 DISABLED 1ST LIMIT END à 2150mV/elt Il3 CHANNEL à Il3 = 12.33 A
SET SHUNTS
à Iau/Iiià
SHUNT SET REGULATION RESTART CHARGE SET OFFSET
Iau/Iii CHANNEL 100mV à 50.0A RESTART CHARGE à 2100mV/elt VG1 = DI1
SET SHUNTS
à Ve1àSHUNT
SET OFFSET SET OFFSET
Ve1 CHANNEL 5Và 40.0m/s Iau/Iii CHANNEL à Iau/Iii= 2.34A
SET GAIN à SET GAIN SET MASK à MASK: Vs =0 IF RESET à CUMUL RESET TESTS
Vs CHANNEL Vs = 26.33 V Vs CHANNEL Vs < 0.05 V CUMUL RESET YES TEST CLAVIER
SET GAIN SET GAIN SET MASK MASK: Ia1=0 IF RESET DATA RESET TESTS
Ia1 CHANNEL à Ia1 = 12.33 A Ia1 CHANNEL à Ia1 < 0.06 A DATA RESET à NO TEST LEDS (5)
SET GAIN SET GAIN SET MASK MASK: Ia2=0 IF RESET PARAMETERS RESET TESTS
Ia2 CHANNEL à Ia2 = 12.33 A Ia2 CHANNEL à Ia2 < 0.06 A PARAMETERS RESET à NO TEST HORLOGE
TESTS
TEST EMISSION AZ