Sentry-6002NEMA-ESS

Sentry-6000NEMA-ESS
Advanced Battery Health Monitoring for Grid-Scale Energy Storage System

Cell Level High Accuracy Remote Web Based Software Centralized Dashboard for Grid Scale

Rev 2.5

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Key Features
 Battery Bank Round-Trip Efficiency –
Proprietary algorithm to continuously update
DC-DC efficiency percentage for a battery
string. Day-to-day efficiency and cycling key
data is archived.
 Individual Cell Efficiency – Easy to spot
deteriorated cell(s) with lower efficiency from
bar graph.
 SOC – Real-time SOC update
 SOH – SOH is calculated from cell efficiency and
calibrated with deep discharge while it
happens.
 Ultra Precise IR - Internal Resistance
measurement is performed on each cell using
advanced DC method, to detect dry-out,
electrolyte level low and deterioration, as well
as capacity loss.
 Discriminated Inter-Cell Resistance to identify
connection/connectivity problems.
 IP65 (NEMA4) grade airtight protection allows
unit(s) to be installed inside the battery room,
without concern of corrosive environment. All-
in-One compact design allows for easy
installation on a rack or wall.
 Easy to Install – Four-terminal measurement
principle, ohmic accuracy is not affected by the
sampling wire length. Optimized wiring design
for quick and reliable installation for variety of
battery sizes, post types and rack layouts.
 Reliable Solid-State Scanning - (rather than
mechanical relay) provides the highest
reliability for industrial applications.
 Access Data/Alarm from Anywhere - Firewall
friendly communication, plug and play, easy to
manage a large number of sites from anywhere
via internet or a private network.
 SCADA Integration - The system fully supports
3rd party SCADA or site management systems
with Modbus-RTU, Modbus-TCP, API and
hyperlink to real-time data.
 Designed, manufactured, and supported by
BatteryDAQ in Maryland, USA.
For NiCad batteries, please refer to Model Sentry-6002-NiCad Datasheet for details.
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Sentry-6002NEMA-ESS
Introduction
Sentry-6000NEMA-ESS battery health monitoring system is designed
for grid-scale battery energy storage systems.
It is built on Sentry-6002NEMA hardware which has been proven
reliable for power plants and substations with vented (flooded) or
valve-regulated lead acid batteries.
The data processing features have been tuned for enhanced cycling
applications. We have dedicated extensive effort and resources to
make it precise, reliable, and easy to install and use.
Our rich experiences in IT security, data management, SCADA
integration, and flexible report generation ensures a smooth a
seamless implementation process, no matter the scale.
Functions
Sentry-6000NEMA-ESS is a comprehensive BMS that automates the
recommended measurements in IEEE and NERC standards for Vented
and Valve-Regulated Lead Acid Batteries to ensure safe operation,
efficient battery maintenance, and optimal battery service life.
1) Monitors Voltage, Current, Ambient and Battery Temperature to
ensure batteries are in correct float charging condition.
2) Online Internal Ohmic monitoring to detect battery premature or
normal deterioration such as
:: Dryout /Electrolyte Low
:: Loss of Compression
:: Swelling and Expansion
:: Grid or Strap Corrosion
:: Loss of Active Material
:: Negative Plate Discharge
:: Other Capacity Losing Mechanisms.
3) Provides actionable data and graph via Web and/or PC software
for weak battery identification, alarm handling, preventative
battery services, load test, and battery replacement.
4) Enables user to efficiently manage large number of battery banks
and sites nationwide, or worldwide.
IEEE and NERC Standard Reference
IEEE Std. 1188: Recommended Practice for Maintenance, Testing, and
Replacement of Valve-Regulated Lead- Acid (VRLA) Batteries for
Stationary Applications
IEEE Std. 450: Recommended Practice for Maintenance, Testing, and
Replacement of Vented Lead-Acid Batteries for Stationary Applications
Standard PRC-005-2: Protection System Maintenance (NERC Link or
BatteryDAQ Fulfillment Link)
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Streamlined Battery Maintenance

Maintenance Activity BatteryDAQ Monitoring Solution Coverage

Check Charger Output Continuous monitoring of DC supply voltage (Bus Voltage), float charge √
current, ripple current, charge/discharge current, ambient temperature,
and Environment
and pilot battery temperature.
Voltage monitoring for each cell with color-coded bar graph display to √
Verify Cell Float Voltage
easily identify weak/abnormal cells with low/high voltage.
Measure Internal Ohmic Precise internal resistance online measurement for each cell. Data is more √
Value for Each Cell consistent than manual measurement.

Electrolyte Level Low electrolyte cells will be identified/indicated as having high Internal √
Inspection & Watering Resistance, which can guide Visual Inspection [Mandatary/Quarterly].

Verify Battery Terminal Precise cell-to-cell connection resistance monitoring can identify √
Connection Resistance connection/corrosion problems without a discharge.

Verify Battery String Active load to test string continuity. Any continuity issue will be identified √
Continuity even when the voltage and internal resistance may appear normal.

“1-Click” to prepare NERC battery inspection report on Excel sheet filled √

Prepare NERC Report
with real-time data. Pdf or printout archived for audit.
Trending IR or Current Full history of each cell and floating current archived for easy trending. √
Load Test Easy to record and archive a load test without extra software. √

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Technical Data

Battery Bank Working Range Communication and Networking

Compatible with Vented and Valve Regulated Lead Acid Serial Ports:
Batteries. Isolated RS-232C and RS-485 interface
System Voltage
MODBUS RTU, 9600-8-1-None
Sentry-6002NEMA-120: 90 – 150V RS232C port supports Plug & Play HMI touch screen display
Sentry-6002NEMA-240: 180 – 300V Ethernet:
Battery Capacity: 100Ah to 6,000Ah One DTU per battery room to manage up to 8 Sentry units
Cell/Block Voltage: 2V, 4V Embedded web page with battery data and graph,
Current Range: +/- 3,000A (with proper CT) compatible with Battery Analyzer software
Power Supply Modbus-TCP for SCADA integration
Wi-Fi (Optional)
Powered by battery bank, 90 – 300V
Optic Fiber (Optional) SFP to Ethernet converter
Maximum power consumption: 10W
Cellular (Optional) IoT cellular adapter or private LTE
Optional: 12V 10W power adapter router/gateway
Voltage Measurement LED Indication
String Voltage: 0 – 300V, 0.1% / 0.1V Dual-color LEDs for status
Cell/Unit Voltage: +/- 3V (+/-6V for 4V) 0.1% / 0.001V Orange LED for service alarm
Sensing Leads: 0.5A inline fuse Red LED for urgent alarm
Current Measurement Digital Inputs
DC Current: 0.1% / 0.1A + sensor accuracy 2 mechanical/open collector switch signal inputs
Ripple Current: RMS ripple current, 0.1A resolution 1 voltage signal input (Low 0 to 1V, High 3 to 10V)
Current Transducer Size Digital signal can be read with Modbus protocol.
Default CT: SCKT-300A, measurement range +/- 450A, Alarm Settings
window size D-35mm
Bank/Charger Voltage High/Low
(Optional) Split core CT: CY10-300A 104mmx40mm
Ambient/Pilot Temperature High
(Optional) Shunt 250A / 500A, precision, low drift, isolated
Battery Voltage High/Low
Same sensor is used for ripple current measurement.
Internal Resistance High/Low
CT operating temperature: -25⁰C to +85⁰C Connection Resistance High
Ohmic Measurement Alarm Outputs
Internal Resistance: 0 to 3mΩ, 0.005 mΩ resolution Voltage Free Dry Contacts:
Contact Resistance: 0 to 3mΩ, 0.005 mΩ resolution (2- Service Alarm (Normal Close, 60V 0.1A capacity)
wire mode only)
Urgent Alarm (Normal Close, 60V 0.1A capacity)
IR Leads: 10A inline fuse
Enclosure Dimensions and Unit Weight
Temperature Measurement
NEMA 4/4X/12/13, EN/IEC60204-1 and 60529 Type IP66
Temperature: Precision AD592. (1) ambient temperature
sensor, (2) pilot sensors 13.5” (H) x 11.3” (W) x 7.7” (D)

Range: -40 to 85⁰C (-40 to 185⁰F) Accuracy: 1⁰C 337mm (H) x 286mm (W) x 196mm (D)
10 lbs per unit (about 4.5kg)
Operation Temperature: -20C to 65⁰C (-4 – 149⁰F)
*Specifications subject to change without notice
Operating Humidity: 5 – 95% RH
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Wiring
Wiring Example: 60x2V, 2-wire mode.
One string is divided into 4 sections to apply Internal Resistance excitation current.
4-terminal principle for precise sampling of Battery Internal Resistance and Inter-Cell Connection Resistance.

[Follow the manual instructions for less than 60 cells per unit.]

Download preparation checklist and installation instruction sheets:

https://batterydaq.com/downloads/

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Software and Alarm Delivery

Software Description (Contact BatteryDAQ for a demo)

Immediate access battery data/graph with web browser

Instant most recent 3-day data plot for emergency response and troubleshooting
Embedded Web
Lifetime (+20 years) battery data archive
Easy load test recording
PC software to manage multiple systems. Email/SMS alarm
Powered by Microsoft® SQL Server® Express database.
Battery Analyzer 1) Display battery data from remote sites
2) Analyze data and manage alarms
3) Archive historical data for trending and tracing
4) Capture discharge events or load test data
1) Manage hundreds of battery banks remotely in one Excel workbook
2) Automatically analyze battery data with set thresholds and highlight rows with an
alarm
3) Automatically prepare NERC report with real-time battery data and date/time stamp
Excel NERC Report 4) Highlight weak cells on the NERC report
5) Archive historical battery data
Workbook
6) Transparent code for IT security inspection
7) Easy to add/remove/enable/disable a battery bank
8) Easy to set alarm thresholds for different battery types without tedious setting for
each bank
9) Utilize convenient Excel functions such as sorting by any column
Run parallel with SCADA. Effectively manage multiple remote systems within enterprise
Master-800
or nationwide in private or public network, without PC software and IT security concerns.
Dashboard
Email/SMS/SNMP alarm delivery
SCADA Integration Modbus-TCP, Modbus-RTU, API integration (DNP3 will be available soon.)

Site Survey for Power Plants and Substations

Please complete this survey in a Word

Document, replacing or attaching photos, and
forward to BatteryDAQ for accurate ordering
and job preparation. (tech@batterydaq.com)

https://batterydaq.com/site-survey-power-
plants-substations/

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Ordering Information

Product P/N Photo Description

60 x 2V, 2-wire mode, pre-configured. Cell number
and alarm thresholds can be modified with HMI.
For 240V system, 2 units (A+B) shall be utilized.
Each unit includes a connection kit
Sentry units ST-6002NEMA
1) Full set of terminal plugs
2) 10A fused leads (5)
3) (3) Temperature sensors, (3) stainless tape

(Photo shows DTU installed)

4) (1) CT connector cable

One DTU-800 can collect data/alarm from multiple

DTU DTU-800EX
Sentry units at a site (battery room).

Fiber SFP to Ethernet Converter, industrial grade,

Fiber Adapter SFP-100M
powered by Sentry-6002NEMA unit

130 pcs fused leads per unit

Sensing leads TL1-OT-xx
Please specify terminal size 6/8/10mm

Pre-assembled 12-conductor cable with plug, default

Harness CA-12P-30 30FT each (x12) per unit, labeled #1 to #12. Sampling
plugs are assembled with cables.

HMI touch screen for onsite display, or as a service

HMI HMI-GT02
tool

Centralized Web Dashboard. Manage multiple

Master-800 MASTER-800
remote sites/battery banks. 19” rack mount.

GF-100 Ground Fault Detector

Ground Fault
GF-100 Intelligent ground fault detection, 40 to 300V range,
Detector
default sensitivity 5K ohm.

Current Transducer SCK12T-300A CY10-300A SSA-250A, SSA-500A

CT type must be specified with

Sentry unit order.
Shunt and hall transducer are
not inter-changeable.

Size and Range Closed core, D35mm split core, 104mmx40mm High precision shunt with isolated
Max +/-450A Max +/-450A amplifier. 250A or 500A.

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Example:
Substation with
2 strings of 58 x 2V
1 string of 24 x 2V

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