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INTRODUCTION HEALTH & SAFETY MSRX CONTROL UNIT OPERATION MSRX LCD DISPLAY AND CONTROL MSRX OPTIONAL FEATURES INSTALLATION STEEL ENCLOSURE UNITS INSTALLATION 19 RACK UNITS RE-CONFIGURING THE MSRX CHARGE CONTROLLER TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SOFTWARE HISTORY

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The MSRx series of Charge Controllers are designed to provide the charge regulation and supervisory functions necessary in a solar power system. The controller prevents damage to the battery due to excessive charge or discharge and also provides a convenient place to interconnect the solar arrays, battery bank and load equipment. The MSRx series of Charge Controllers use fully solid-state switching of charge and load current and combine this with the flexibility and advantages of microprocessor control. The basic function of a charge controller is to control the transfer of energy from the array to the battery and load. The state of charge of the battery is sensed by monitoring the battery voltage. The MSRx series of Charge Controllers are available in four basic configurations and in four types of enclosure as shown in the following table: MSRx2 Number of Array Inputs Total Array Current Load 1 Current Load 2 Current Painted Steel Enclosure (h x w) Stainless Steel Enclosure (h x w) Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP) (h x w) 19 Rack Control Unit 1.1. Features of the MSRx Charge Controller 1.1.1. 1.1.2. 1.1.3. 1.1.4. 1.1.5. 1.1.6. 1.1.7. 1.1.8. 1.1.9. Voltages: 12V, 24V, 36V and 48V versions / Common Positive and Common Negative versions Microcontroller (MCU) based control circuit Solid state switching of up to 8 Array Inputs (8 x 30A max) / 2 Load Outputs (2 x 25A max) Temperature compensation of the preset levels LED indication of Regulation Status, Array Connection and Load Connection LCD 16 x 2 Character Display with Menu, Up, Down and Select switches for user control High Volts, Low Volts, Load Cut 1, Load Cut 2 Alarm indication and volt-free relay contacts 40A single-pole Array MCBs / 32A single-pole Load MCBs fitted as standard Protection against induced voltage transients 2 60A 25A 25A 600 x 400 600 x 400 645 x 480 4U High MSRx4 4 120A 25A 25A 600 x 400 600 x 400 645 x 480 4U High MSRx6 6 180A 25A 25A 600 x 600 600 x 600 845 x 680 8U High MSRx8 8 240A 25A 25A 600 x 600 600 x 600 845 x 680 8U High

1.1.10. Controller Enclosure available in IP66 Painted, Stainless Steel or GPR or as 19 Rack Units 1.1.11. Optional Features see Section 5 1.2. Quiescent Current of MSRx (Self Consumption) 1.2.1. 1.2.2. 1.2.3. 12V System (no alarms operating): Iq = 58mA i.e. Pq = 0.7W 24V System (no alarms operating): Iq = 29mA i.e. Pq = 0.7W 48V System (no alarms operating): Iq = 23mA i.e. Pq = 1.1W

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Read this manual thoroughly BEFORE undertaking any work. Potentially lethal voltages can be present at the terminals within the Unit. Extreme care MUST be taken when performing any of the actions described in this manual. Remove all metallic personal adornments from the hands, wrists and neck before commencing work on a live unit. Ensure all tools are insulated. 2.2. Earthing The MSRx Charge Controller can be used with either a Positive Earth or Negative Earth solar system. The MSRx Charge Controller does not have to be connected to earth.

3. MSRx Control Unit Operation

3.1. Test Mode Some features of the Charge Controller make the demonstration of its functions and/or the testing of it difficult. To facilitate the factory testing of the unit, a Test Mode can be enabled (Menu D Screen 3). For protection, this Test Mode will be disabled when power is lost or 30 minutes after it was enabled. The user can also disable the test mode. The Test Mode has the following effect: All arrays are deemed to have sufficient voltage to be ready to charge the battery. The Array Voltage Sampling Time = 16 seconds (see section 3.2) The Regulation Connect Delay = 2 seconds (see section 3.4) The Regulation Disconnect Delay = 2 seconds (see section 3.4) The Regulation Minimum Off Time = 5 seconds (see section 3.4) The Equalisation Time = 1 minute (see section 3.4) 3.2. Array Voltages The only way to measure the open-circuit Array Voltage for each array is to disconnect it from the battery. If a particular array is already disconnected from the battery then the open-circuit voltage can be measured immediately. However, if a particular array is connected to the battery, then in order to maximise the charging current from each array, it will only be disconnected after a period of time known as the Array Voltage Sampling Time. This is a parameter that can be adjusted by the user from 15 seconds to 16 minutes (default is 8 minutes) see Menu D Screen 5. This feature is useful for non-solid-state array switching devices (i.e. mercury displacement relays or contactors) to minimise the switching of these devices and to maximise the energy transfer. The arrays are sampled in the sequence: Array 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-1-2 etc. The time between sampling one array and the next successive array will be 1/8th of the Array Voltage Sampling Time, i.e. if the Array Voltage Sampling Time is set to 8 minutes then each array will be sampled once every 8 minutes with the time delay between one array being sampled and the next array being sampled equal to 1 minute. 3.3. Temperature Sensor Battery manufacturers state Boost and Float Regulation Voltages for their batteries at one specific temperature. For use at other temperatures, the battery manufacturers state a compensation rate which should be applied to determine the correct regulation voltages at that temperature. To determine the correct regulation voltage at any other temperature is a simple calculation. In the MSRx Charge Controller, the temperature is sensed by the Temperature Sensor. In the MSRx Charge Controller, the parameter "Temperature Compensation Null Temperature" should be set to the specific temperature stated by the battery manufacturer at which there is no temperature compensation required (i.e. the "null" temperature). At this temperature the MSRx applies no compensation.

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In the MSRx Charge Controller, the parameter "Temperature Compensation Rate" should be set to the value stated by the battery manufacturer. The MSRx will then make the correct calculations to ensure that the battery regulation is correctly compensated. In the MSRx Charge Controller, the parameters may be set and changed by the user, although they are set up by default by selecting the particular type of battery settings. If the temperature sensor is faulty or disconnected, the regulator will operate as if the battery temperature is equal to the Temperature Compensation Null Temperature (zero compensation applied) and the message Fault: Temp Sense will appear in sequence when the display is showing Menu 0. 3.4. Battery Voltage Measurement and Regulation The only way to accurately measure the Battery Voltage is by using two separate connections (Battery Sense). This is because the power connections carry many amps and cause a voltage difference between the voltage measured at the battery terminals and the voltage measured at the charge controller power terminals. The Battery Sense connections provide true 4-terminal monitoring and ensure the Battery Voltage is measured correctly and accurately. (See Section 3.15 for details of Battery Sense Fault.) If the compensated battery voltage is less than the Reset-to-Boost voltage, the unit will enter the Boost Mode. During this time the unit will connect the arrays to the battery if the voltage present on each array is greater than the battery voltage by 2V. If the total array current is greater than the load current, the battery will charge and the battery voltage will increase. When the compensated battery voltage reaches the Boost voltage, the unit will enter the Equalisation Mode. In this mode, the unit will disconnect and reconnect the arrays to the battery to regulate the battery voltage at the Boost voltage for the Equalisation period. This ensures the battery reaches its optimum state of charge. If the Test Mode has been enabled then the Equalisation period will be 60 seconds. After the Equalisation period, the unit will enter the Float Mode. In this mode, the unit will disconnect and reconnect the arrays to the battery to regulate the compensated battery voltage at the Float voltage. If the compensated battery voltage decreases below the Reset-to Boost voltage, the unit will reset to Boost Mode. This would typically happen overnight. When there is insufficient sunlight to generate current (at night or on a day with poor light conditions), the regulator disconnects the arrays from the battery to avoid the battery discharging back through the array. This is referred to as the Night mode and is shown on the display in Menu 0. When the unit is regulating at either the Boost voltage or Float voltage, it will disconnect the arrays from the battery when the battery reaches the required voltage. It will re-connect the array to the battery when the compensated battery voltage falls below the required voltage by 0.15V(12V system), 0.3V (24V system) or 0.6V (48V system). This is known as the Regulation Hysteresis and is a variable that the user can change (see Menu D Screen 8). When the controller wants to connect or disconnect the Array inputs to the Battery, it will do so in such a way that the heat generated by the Array Switches will be distributed on all the available Array Switches and external heatsinks. This is done my connecting or disconnecting the Array Switches in the following order: Unit MSRx2 MSRx4 MSRx6 MSRx8 Order of Array Switch Connection and Disconnection 1 2 1 2 etc 1 3 2 4 1 3 2 4 etc 1 5 3 2 6 4 1 5 3 2 6 4 etc 1 5 3 7 2 6 4 8 1 5 3 7 2 6 4 8 etc

When a solar system uses mechanical Array Switches, it may be useful to be able to vary certain parameters involved in the charging process. The MSRx Charge Controller allows the user to vary the following parameters: Regulation Connection Delay: 1-10 seconds (default = 5 seconds) this is the delay between one Array input being connected to the Battery and the next Array input being connected to the Battery during regulation.

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Regulation Disconnection Delay: 1-10 seconds (default = 1 seconds) this is the delay between one Array input being disconnected from the Battery and the next Array input being disconnected from the Battery during regulation. Regulation Minimum Off Time: 5 seconds to 20 minutes (default 1 minute) this is the minimum amount of time that any particular Array input will be disconnected from the battery during regulation. This parameter can be used to avoid the mechanical Array Switches from connecting and disconnecting at an unnecessarily high rate (i.e. every few seconds) and causing wear on the contacts. 3.5. Common Alarm / System Normal The Common Alarm function will be activated if any of the following alarms or faults are active in the system: High Volts Alarm, Low Volts Alarm, Load Cut 1 Alarm, Load Cut 2 Alarm, Array Failure Alarm, Low Charge Alarm, High Volts 2 Alarm, Low Volts 2, Battery Sense Fault, Temperature Sensor Fault. In a standard MSRx system, if the optional MSRx Alarm Relay PCB Assembly Type 1 is fitted and selected (Setting Menu C) the Common Alarm function will activate Relay 1. In a standard MSRx system, if the optional MSRx Alarm Relay PCB Assembly Type 2 is fitted and selected (see Setting Menu C) then the user may select the Common Alarm function to activate any of the Relays on the PCB Assembly (see Setting menu C). In a 19 Rack MSRx system, a dedicated Common Alarm Relay is provided. The Common Alarm function may be set as a System Normal function (see Setting Menu B). The System Normal function is the opposite of the Common Alarm function, i.e. it is activated when no alarms or faults are present. 3.6. High Volts Alarm If the compensated battery voltage is higher than the High Volts activation voltage, the array will be immediately disconnected from the battery and the High Volts Alarm Relay and indicator will be activated. If the compensated battery voltage is lower than the High Volts reset voltage, the High Volts Alarm Relay and indicator will be immediately reset. The High Volts Alarm Relay is provided as standard. The Load Cut on High Volts Alarm function is enabled (Menu D Screen 4) then the Loads will be disconnected when the High Volts Alarm is active. 3.7. Low Volts Alarm If the battery voltage is lower than the Low Volts activation voltage and remains lower for 5 seconds, the Low Volts Alarm Relay and indicator will be activated. If the battery voltage is higher than the Low Volts reset voltage, the Low Volts Alarm Relay and indicator will be immediately reset. The Low Volts Alarm Relay is provided as standard. 3.8. Load Cut Alarms (1 & 2) If the battery voltage is lower than a Load Cut activation voltage and remains lower for 5 seconds, the Load Cut Alarm Relay and indicator will be activated. After the Load Cut switch delay period, the Load Cut Switch and indicator will be activated. If the battery voltage is higher than the Load Cut reset voltage, the Load Cut Alarm Relay and indicator and the Load Cut switch and indicator will be immediately reset. Both Load Cut 1 Alarm Relay and Load Cut 2 Alarm Relays are provided as standard. 3.9. Array Failure Alarm The Array Failure function is designed to provide a monitoring of each connected array. This can be used to ensure the arrays are connected (i.e. not stolen or disconnected) and working (i.e. not broken). The function must be enabled for each connected array using Setting Menu B. Also, the period of time over which the arrays are monitored can be changed from the default of 48 hours. The function works by detecting the array voltage as being greater than the battery voltage during the Array Failure time period. During times of darkness there will be no array voltage, but even on a cloudy day each array input will generate enough voltage to detect its presence. The Array Failure time should not be set to less than 24 hours. In a standard MSRx system, if the optional MSRx Alarm Relay PCB Assembly Type 1 is fitted and selected (Setting Menu C) the Array Failure function will activate Relay 2.

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In a standard MSRx system, if the optional MSRx Alarm Relay PCB Assembly Type 2 is fitted and selected (see Setting Menu C) then the user may select the Array Failure Alarm function to activate any of the Relays on the PCB Assembly (see Setting menu C). In a 19 Rack MSRx system, a dedicated Array Failure Alarm Relay is provided.

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The Low Charge Alarm function is designed to indicate when the system is in a state of low charge. A low charge day is defined as being a 24 hour period in which the Array ampere hours is less than 90% of the Load ampere hours (i.e. the energy being put into the system is less than that taken out). The controller makes a decision one hour after dusk as to whether the preceding 24 hour period was a low charge day or not. The Low Charge Alarm function can be disabled by setting the Low Charge Days parameter (Setting Menu B) to 0 days (factory default). The Low Charge Alarm function is enabled by setting the Low Charge Days parameter (Setting Menu B) to a number of days between 1 and 15. The Low Charge Alarm will then be activated if the consecutive number of low charge days is equal to or greater than the Low Charge Days parameter as set by the user. The Low Charge Alarm will de-activate when a 24 hour period has elapsed which is not a low charge day. In a standard MSRx system, if the optional MSRx Alarm Relay PCB Assembly Type 1 is fitted and selected (Setting Menu C) the Low Charge Alarm function will activate Relay 3. In a standard MSRx system, if the optional MSRx Alarm Relay PCB Assembly Type 2 is fitted and selected (see Setting Menu C) then the user may select the Low Charge Alarm function to activate any of the Relays on the PCB Assembly (see Setting menu C). 3.11. High Volts 2 Alarm The High Volts 2 Alarm function may be enabled or disabled using Setting Menu C (HV 2 Alm Fn: On / Off). The activation and de-activation set-points may be adjusted by the user using Setting Menu C. If the High Volts 2 Alarm function is enabled, then if the compensated battery voltage is higher than the High Volts 2 activation voltage, the High Volts 2 Alarm function will be activated. If the compensated battery voltage is lower than the High Volts 2 reset voltage, the High Volts Alarm 2 function will be de-activated. In a standard MSRx system, if the optional MSRx Alarm Relay PCB Assembly Type 2 is fitted and selected (see Setting Menu C) then the user may select the High Volts 2 Alarm function to activate any of the Relays on the PCB Assembly (see Setting menu C). 3.12. Low Volts 2 Alarm The Low Volts 2 Alarm function may be enabled or disabled using Setting Menu C (LV 2 Alm Fn: On / Off). The activation and de-activation set-points may be adjusted by the user using Setting Menu C. If the Low Volts 2 Alarm function is enabled, then if the battery voltage is lower than the Low Volts 2 activation voltage and remains lower for 5 seconds, the Low Volts 2 Alarm function will be activated. If the battery voltage is higher than the Low Volts 2 reset voltage, the Low Volts Alarm function will be de-activated. In a standard MSRx system, if the optional MSRx Alarm Relay PCB Assembly Type 2 is fitted and selected (see Setting Menu C) then the user may select the Low Volts 2 Alarm function to activate any of the Relays on the PCB Assembly (see Setting menu C). Generator Set Control Function The Low Volts 2 Alarm Function can be used as a Generator Set Control Function and Menu D Screen 9 gives the user added flexibility: Low Volts 2 Time (adjustable from 0, 5min, 15min, 30min, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 hours). If the Low Volts 2 Time is zero then the Low Volts alarm will work as normal. If the Low Volts 2 Time is not zero, then when the function trips it will run until the reset level is achieved or the time has expired. By setting the reset level high, when the function is tripped, the Alarm contacts can be used to start the generator and it will run for the time selected (or until it reached the reset level). 3.13. Battery High Temperature Alarm The Battery High and Low Temperature Alarm functions may be enabled or disabled using Setting Menu C (BTmp Alm Fn: On / Off). The activation set-points may be adjusted by the user using Setting Menu C. If the Battery High Temperature Alarm function is enabled, then if the battery temperature is higher than Battery High Temperature Alarm set-point, then the Battery High Temperature Alarm function will be activated. If the battery temperature drops below the Battery High Temperature Alarm set-point by 2 degrees then the Battery High Temperature Alarm function will be de-activated.

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In a standard MSRx system, if the optional MSRx Alarm Relay PCB Assembly Type 2 is fitted and selected (see Setting Menu C) then the user may select the Battery High Temperature Alarm function to activate any of the Relays on the PCB Assembly (see Setting menu C). 3.14. Battery Low Temperature Alarm The Battery High and Low Temperature Alarm functions may be enabled or disabled using Setting Menu C (BTmp Alm Fn: On / Off). The activation set-points may be adjusted by the user using Setting Menu C. If the Battery Low Temperature Alarm function is enabled, then if the battery temperature is lower than Battery Low Temperature Alarm set-point, then the Battery Low Temperature Alarm function will be activated. If the battery temperature rises above the Battery Low Temperature Alarm set-point by 2 degrees then the Battery Low Temperature Alarm function will be de-activated. In a standard MSRx system, if the optional MSRx Alarm Relay PCB Assembly Type 2 is fitted and selected (see Setting Menu C) then the user may select the Battery Low Temperature Alarm function to activate any of the Relays on the PCB Assembly (see Setting menu C). 3.15. Battery Sense Fault If the Battery Sense connections become disconnected from the battery then the Battery Sense Fault function will be activated. (The Battery Voltage will then be measured as 0V, the Low Volt Alarms will activate and the Loads will be disconnected.) In a standard MSRx system, if the optional MSRx Alarm Relay PCB Assembly Type 2 is fitted and selected (see Setting Menu C) then the user may select the Battery Sense Fault function to activate any of the Relays on the PCB Assembly (see Setting menu C). 3.16. Temperature Sense Fault If the Temperature Sense connections become short circuited or disconnected then the Temperature Sense Fault function will be activated. In a standard MSRx system, if the optional MSRx Alarm Relay PCB Assembly Type 2 is fitted and selected (see Setting Menu C) then the user may select the Temperature Sense Fault function to activate any of the Relays on the PCB Assembly (see Setting menu C). 3.17. Status LED A status LED is mounted on the MSRx Control PCB Assembly and is used to provide basic unit status to the user as described in the following table: Mode Boost Mode Equalisation Mode Float Mode Night Mode Status LED Operation Flash : 0.35 sec on - 0.35 sec off Flash : 1.05 sec on 0.35 sec off Steady Flash: 0.35 sec on 2.45 sec off

3.18. Power Up Sequence Ensure that the jumper link is installed on LK1 in the Disable position on the MSRx PSU/Load PCB Assembly. Apply the battery power. The following screens should appear on the LCD Display: MSRx Charge Controller Power-up Screen This screen appears for 2s when the unit has power first applied to it, or when the RESET switch on the MSRx Control PCB Assembly is pressed. Present Regulation Mode = Boost (for example)

BATTERY: xx.xV Mode: Boost

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4. MSRx LCD Display and Control

The MSRx Charge Controller has a built in 2x16 character LCD Display Module, which is used to give information to the user. Four associated switches (Menu, Up, Down, and Select) are used to gain access to the information and in some cases to control the MSRx Charge Controller operation. The MSRx display has a power down feature, which operates 4 minutes after the last press of any switch. The display is re-activated by pressing any switch. 4.1. MSRx Menu Guide The MSRx display has multiple menus and information screens as shown below. The function of each screen is explained over the following pages. The Menu switch is used to move from one menu to the next in the sequence 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 0. The Up and Down switches are used to navigate through the screens of each menu. The Select switch is used when instructed.
Menu 0
BATTERY: XX.XV Mode: Boost BATTERY: XX.XV Mode: Equal BATTERY: XX.XV Mode: Float BATTERY: XX.XV Mode: Night BATTERY: XX.XV Mode: Disabled Alarms and Faults are indicated automatically one after another BATTERY: XX.XV Alarm: High Volts BATTERY: XX.XV Alarm: Low Volts BATTERY: XX.XV Alarm: Load Cut 1 BATTERY: XX.XV Alarm: Load Cut 2 BATTERY: XX.XV Alarm: Low Charge BATTERY: XX.XV Alarm: Hi Volts 2 BATTERY: XX.XV Alarm: Lo Volts 2 BATTERY: XX.XV Alarm: By Hi Temp BATTERY: XX.XV Alarm: By Lo Temp BATTERY: XX.XV Fault: Batt Sense BATTERY: XX.XV Fault: Temp Sense BATTERY: XX.XV Alarm: AYX Fail Press and hold the UP key to see the Battery State Of Charge BATTERY: XX.XV BATT SOC: XXX% Press and hold the Down key to see the Array Switch Status BATTERY: XX.XV Arrays: 00000000
Menu

Menu 1
SYSTEM INFO: 12V NEG Earth
Up Down Menu

Menu 2
SYSTEM SETTINGS: Boost V: XX.X
Up Down Menu

Menu 3
TEST HV ALARM: Press + hold SEL
Up Down Menu

Menu 4
TEST ARRAY 1 Sw: Press + hold SEL
Up Down Menu

Menu 5
SHOW ARRAY 1 V: Press + hold SEL
Up Down Menu

Menu 6
SHOW ARRAY 1 I: Press + hold SEL
Up Down Menu

SYSTEM INFO: Batt Temp:+XX.XC

Up Down

SYSTEM SETTINGS: Float V: XX.X

Up Down

TEST LV ALARM: Press + hold SEL

Up Down

TEST ARRAY 2 Sw: Press + hold SEL

Up Down

SHOW ARRAY 2 V: Press + hold SEL

Up Down

SHOW ARRAY 2 I: Press + hold SEL

Up Down

SYSTEM INFO: Aux Volts: XX.XV

Up Down

SYSTEM SETTINGS: Rst to Bst: XX.X

Up Down

TEST LC1 ALARM: Press + hold SEL

Up Down

TEST ARRAY 3 Sw: Press + hold SEL

Up Down

SHOW ARRAY 3 V: Press + hold SEL

Up Down

SHOW ARRAY 3 I: Press + hold SEL

Up Down

SYSTEM INFO: Aux Temp: +XX.XC

Up Down

SYSTEM SETTINGS: Hi V Set V: XX.X

Up Down

TEST LC2 ALARM: Press + hold SEL

Up Down

TEST ARRAY 4 Sw: Press + hold SEL

Up Down

SHOW ARRAY 4 V: Press + hold SEL

Up Down

SHOW ARRAY 4 I: Press + hold SEL

Up Down

SYSTEM INFO: Solar Irrd: XXXX

Up Down

SYSTEM SETTINGS: Hi V Rst V: XX.X

Up Down

TEST COM ALARM: Press + hold SEL

Up Down

TEST ARRAY 5 Sw: Press + hold SEL

Up Down

SHOW ARRAY 5 V: Press + hold SEL

Up Down

SHOW ARRAY 5 I: Press + hold SEL

Up Down

SYSTEM INFO: Load V: XX.X

Up Down

SYSTEM SETTINGS: Lo V Set V: XX.X

Up Down

TEST AY FAIL ALM Press + hold SEL

Up Down

TEST ARRAY 6 Sw: Press + hold SEL

Up Down

SHOW ARRAY 6 V: Press + hold SEL

Up Down

SHOW ARRAY 6 I: Press + hold SEL

Up Down

SYSTEM INFO: Array I: XXX

Up Down

SYSTEM SETTINGS: Lo V Rst V: XX.X

Up Down

TEST LO CHRG ALM Press + hold SEL

Up Down

TEST ARRAY 7 Sw: Press + hold SEL

Up Down

SHOW ARRAY 7 V: Press + hold SEL

Up Down

SHOW ARRAY 7 I: Press + hold SEL

Up Down

SYSTEM INFO: Load I: XXX

Up Down

SYSTEM SETTINGS: LC1 Set V: XX.X

Up Down

TEST HV 2 ALARM: Press + hold SEL

Up Down

TEST ARRAY 8 Sw: Press + hold SEL

SHOW ARRAY 8 V: Press + hold SEL

SHOW ARRAY 8 I: Press + hold SEL

SYSTEM INFO: Batt I: XXX

Up Down

SYSTEM SETTINGS: LC1 Rst V: XX.X

Up Down

TEST LV 2 ALARM: Press + hold SEL

Up Down

SYSTEM INFO: Array AHr: XXXXXX

Up Down

SYSTEM SETTINGS: LC2 Set V: XX.X

Up Down

TEST HI TEMP ALM Press + hold SEL

Up Down

SYSTEM INFO: Load AHr: XXXXXX

Up Down

SYSTEM SETTINGS: LC2 Rst V: XX.X

Up Down

TEST LO TEMP ALM Press + hold SEL

Up Down

SYSTEM INFO: E/Time Hr: XXXXXX

Up Down

SYSTEM SETTINGS: LC1 Delay: XXsec

Up Down

TEST BY SENS FLT Press + hold SEL

Up Down

SYSTEM INFO: Reset AHr -> SEL

Up Down

SYSTEM SETTINGS: LC2 Delay: XXsec

Up Down

TEST TP SENS FLT Press + hold SEL

Up Down

SYSTEM INFO: Reset Alms-> SEL

Up Down

SYSTEM SETTINGS: Equalisation XXm

Up Down

TEST LOAD 1 Sw: Press + hold SEL

Up Down

SYSTEM INFO: Total Hr: XXXXXX

Up Down

SYSTEM SETTINGS: MSRx: Standard

Up Down

TEST LOAD 2 Sw: Press + hold SEL

SYSTEM INFO: Prog XXXXXX VX.X

SYSTEM SETTINGS: No of Arrays: X

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Menu 0 displays the present Regulation Mode of the MSRx Charge Controller as well as Alarms and Faults. The change of display is automatic for most screens (see next few pages). The unit will normally show the current Mode of the unit: Boost, Equalise, Float, Night or Disabled (Disabled mode does not apply to the 19 Rack units). If any Alarms or Faults are active, the display will show each of the active alarms or faults in turn. The current Mode will be displayed for 2 seconds followed by the list of alarms and faults for 1 second each. Pressing the Up switch while in Menu 0 will show the Battery State of Charge in percentage (Screen xx) Pressing the Down switch while in Menu 0 will show the Array Switch Status (Screen xx). This screen indicates whether the Array Switch is connected (=0) or disconnected (=1) from the battery. Reading left to right the display indicates Arrays: 12345678 (depending on unit). 4.3. Menu 1 System Information Menu 1 is entered from any screen of Menu 0 by pressing the Menu switch (see next few pages). Menu 1 allows the user to view System Information by pressing the Up and Down switches: System Voltage and System Polarity, Battery Temperature, Ambient Temperature (if fitted), Solar Irradiation (if fitted), Load Voltage (MSRx 19 Rack only), Array Current, Load Current, Battery Current, Array AHrs, Load AHrs, Elapsed Time, Total Controller Run Time and the MCU Program Software filename and version number. There is provision to Reset any Alarms that are no longer above/below their trip set-point. There is provision to Reset the Array Current AHr, Load Current AHr and Elapsed Time counters. If Array Current AHr or Load Current AHr rolls over from 999999 to 000000, the unit will reset the other one and the Elapsed Time counter. 4.4. Menu 2 System Settings Menu 2 is entered from any screen of Menu 1 by pressing the Menu switch (see next few pages). Menu 2 allows the user to view System Settings by pressing the Up and Down switches: Boost Voltage, Float Voltage, Reset to Boost Voltage, High Volts Set Voltage, High Volts Reset Voltage, Low Volts Set Voltage, Low Volts Reset Voltage, Load Cut 1 Set Voltage, Load Cut 1 Reset Voltage, Load Cut 2 Set Voltage, Load Cut 2 Reset Voltage, Load Cut 1 Delay, Load Cut 2 Delay, Equalisation Period, MSRx Unit Type and Number of Arrays. 4.5. Menu 3 - Test Menu 3 is entered from any screen of Menu 2 by pressing the Menu switch (see next few pages). Menu 3 allows the user to test the Alarm functions which may then be used to test the Alarm Relays. Also, the user may change the state of the Load solid-state switches and the Array solid-state switches. The Up and Down switches allow the user to choose the test, and the Select switch changes the present state of the alarm or solid-state switch. Screens 9-16 are only be accessible depending on the Number of Arrays in the system. CAUTION: When testing the Load Switches, power to the Load will be removed or applied by the test.

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4.6. Menu 0 Status Menu 0 BATTERY: xx.xV Mode: Boost BATTERY: xx.xV Mode: Equal BATTERY: xx.xV Mode: Float BATTERY: xx.xV Mode: Night BATTERY: xx.xV Mode: Disabled BATTERY: xx.xV Alarm:High Volts BATTERY: xx.xV Alarm: Low Volts BATTERY: xx.xV Alarm: Load Cut 1 BATTERY: xx.xV Alarm: Load Cut 2 BATTERY: xx.xV Alarm: Low Charge BATTERY: xx.xV Fault: Hi Volts 2 BATTERY: xx.xV Fault: Lo Volts 2 BATTERY: xx.xV Alarm: By Hi Temp BATTERY: xx.xV Arrays:By Lo Temp

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Screen Screen 0 Description Present Regulation Mode = Boost Mode (Unit will regulate to Boost Voltage) Screen 1 Present Regulation Mode = Equalisation Mode

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(Unit will regulate to Boost Voltage for Equalisation Period) Screen 2 Present Regulation Mode = Float Mode (Unit will regulate to Float Voltage) Screen 3 Present Regulation Mode = Night Mode (No Arrays ready for charging) Screen 4 Present Regulation Mode = Disabled (Arrays and Loads disconnected from the Battery) Screen 5 High Volts Alarm active

Screen 6

Low Volts Alarm active

Screen 7

Load Cut 1 Alarm active (Load 1 Disconnected after delay)

Screen 8

Load Cut 2 Alarm active (Load 2 Disconnected after delay)

Screen 9

Low Charge Alarm (The total Array AHr over the last 24 hours is less than or equal to the total Load AHr over the last 24 hours) High Volts 2 Alarm active

Screen 10

Screen 11

Low Volts 2 Alarm active

Screen 12

Battery High Temperature Alarm active

Screen 13

Battery Low Temperature Alarm active

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Menu 0 Status (continued) BATTERY: xx.xV Fault: Batt Sense BATTERY: xx.xV Fault: Temp Sense BATTERY: xx.xV Alarm: Ayx Fail BATTERY: xx.xV Batt SOC: xx% BATTERY: xx.xV Arrays: 00000000

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Screen 14

Battery Sense Fault (The Battery Sense is disconnected or faulty)

Screen 15

Temperature Sensor Fault (The Temperature Sensor is disconnected or faulty)

Screen 16

Array X Failure (No Array voltage sufficient for charging for Array Fail Period)

Screen 17

Battery State of Charge (0-100%)

Screen 18

Press Up or Down switches to see the Array Switch Status (0 = disconnected 1 = connected)

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4.7. Menu 1 System Information Menu 1 SYSTEM INFO: 12V NEG Earth SYSTEM INFO: Batt Temp: +xx.xC SYSTEM INFO: Aux Volts: xx.xV SYSTEM INFO: Aux Temp: +xx.xC SYSTEM INFO: Solar Irrd: xxxx SYSTEM INFO: Load V: xx.x SYSTEM INFO: Array I: xxx.x SYSTEM INFO: Load I: xx.x SYSTEM INFO: Batt I: xxx.x SYSTEM INFO: Array AHr: xxxxxx SYSTEM INFO: Load AHr: xxxxxx SYSTEM INFO: E/Time Hr: xxxxxx SYSTEM INFO: Reset AHr -> SEL SYSTEM INFO: Reset Alms -> SEL SYSTEM INFO: Total Hr: xxxxxx SYSTEM INFO: Prog xxxxxx Vx.x

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Screen Screen 0 Description System Voltage: 12V / 24V / 36V / 48V

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System Polarity: POS = Positive Earth / NEG = Negative Earth Screen 1 Temperature Sensed by Temperature Sensor (A faulty or disconnected sensor will display ---.-C) Screen 2 Auxiliary Voltage via Analogue Input DRM if fitted and enabled See Analogue Input DRM Data Sheet Screen 3 Auxiliary Temperature via Analogue Input DRM if fitted and enabled See Analogue Input DRM Data Sheet Screen 4 Solar Irradiation (W/m2) via Analogue Input DRM if fitted and enabled See Analogue Input DRM Data Sheet Screen 5 Load Voltage (measured at the terminals on the MSRx unit for the Battery this function only applies to MSRx 19 Rack) Total Array Current (Measured across Array Shunt) Screen 7 Total Load Current (Measured across Load Shunt) Screen 8 Total Battery Current (Calculated from Array-Load Current) Screen 9 Array Current Ampere-Hours (since last Ampere-Hour reset) Screen 10 Load Current Ampere-Hours (since last Ampere-Hour reset) Screen 11 Elapsed Time (since last Ampere-Hour reset) Screen 12 Reset Ampere-Hours Counters
(Press Select to reset Array Current, Load Current and E/Time Ampere-Hours)

Screen 6

Screen 13

Reset Alarms (Press Select to reset alarms: any active alarm will be reset)

Screen 14

Total Controller Run Time (Hours this counter is non-resetable)

Screen 15

Program Filename and Version Number

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4.8. Menu 2 System Settings Menu 2 SYSTEM SETTINGS: Boost V: xx.x SYSTEM SETTINGS: Float V: xx.x SYSTEM SETTINGS: Rst to BstV:xx.x SYSTEM SETTINGS: Hi V Set V: xx.x SYSTEM SETTINGS: Hi V Rst V: xx.x SYSTEM SETTINGS: Lo V Set V: xx.x SYSTEM SETTINGS: Lo V Rst V: xx.x SYSTEM SETTINGS: LC1 Set V: xx.x SYSTEM SETTINGS: LC1 Rst V: xx.x SYSTEM SETTINGS: LC1 Set V: xx.x SYSTEM SETTINGS: LC1 Rst V: xx.x SYSTEM SETTINGS: LC1 Delay:xx sec SYSTEM SETTINGS: LC2 Delay:xx sec SYSTEM SETTINGS: Equalisation:xxm SYSTEM SETTINGS: MSRx: Standard SYSTEM SETTINGS: No of Arrays: x

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Screen Screen 0 Description Boost Regulation Voltage Set-point

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Screen 1

Float Regulation Voltage Set-point

Screen 2

Reset to Boost Voltage

Screen 3

High Volts Alarm Trip Voltage Set-point

Screen 4

High Volts Alarm Reset Voltage Set-point

Screen 5

Low Volts Alarm Trip Voltage Set-point

Screen 6

Low Volts Alarm Reset Voltage Set-point

Screen 7

Load Cut 1 Alarm Trip Voltage Set-point

Screen 8

Load Cut 1 Alarm Reset Voltage Set-point

Screen 9

Load Cut 2 Alarm Trip Voltage Set-point

Screen 10

Load Cut 2 Alarm Reset Voltage Set-point

Screen 11

Load Cut 1 Delay Period (seconds) (Time between the alarm being activated and the load being cut)

Screen 12

Load Cut 2 Delay Period (seconds) (Time between the alarm being activated and the load being cut)

Screen 13

Equalisation Period (minutes)

Screen 14

Type of MSRx Unit: Standard = Painted, Stainless, GRP Enclosure Alternative = 19 Rack Unit

Screen 15

Number of Arrays in the MSRx unit (MSRx2 = 2, MSRx4 = 4, MSRx6 = 6, MSRx8 = 8)

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4.9. Menu 3 - Test Menu 3 TEST HV ALARM: Press + hold SEL TEST LV ALARM: Press + hold SEL TEST LC1 ALARM: Press + hold SEL TEST LC2 ALARM: Press + hold SEL TEST COM ALARM: Press + hold SEL TEST AY FAIL ALM Press + hold SEL TEST LO CHRG ALM Press + hold SEL TEST HV 2 ALARM: Press + hold SEL TEST LV 2 ALARM: Press + hold SEL TEST HI TEMP ALM Press + hold SEL TEST LO TEMP ALM Press + hold SEL TEST BY SENS FLT Press + hold SEL TEST TP SENS FLT Press + hold SEL TEST LOAD 1 Sw: Press + hold SEL TEST LOAD 2 Sw: Press + hold SEL

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Screen Screen 0 Description Test High Volts Alarm indicator and relay (Press Select to change the state of the alarm) Screen 1 Test Low Volts Alarm indicator and relay (Press Select to change the state of the alarm) Screen 2 Test Load Cut 1 Alarm indicator and relay (Press Select to change the state of the alarm) Screen 3 Test Load Cut 1 Alarm indicator and relay (Press Select to change the state of the alarm) Screen 4

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Test Common Alarm indicator and relay (if fitted and selected) (Press Select to change the state of the alarm)

Screen 5

Test Array Failure Alarm indicator and relay (if fitted and selected) (Press Select to change the state of the alarm)

Screen 6

Test Low Charge Alarm indicator and relay (if fitted and selected) (Press Select to change the state of the alarm)

Screen 7

Test High Volts 2 Alarm indicator and relay (if fitted and selected) (Press Select to change the state of the alarm)

Screen 8

Test Low Volts 2 Alarm indicator and relay (if fitted and selected) (Press Select to change the state of the alarm)

Screen 9

Test Batt High Temp Alarm indicator and relay (if fitted and selected) (Press Select to change the state of the alarm)

Screen 10

Test Batt Low Temp Alarm indicator and relay (if fitted and selected) (Press Select to change the state of the alarm)

Screen 11

Test Batt Sense Fault indicator and relay (if fitted and selected) (Press Select to change the state of the alarm)

Screen 12

Test Temp Sense Fault indicator and relay (if fitted and selected) (Press Select to change the state of the alarm)

Screen 13

Test Load 1 solid-state switch (Press Select to change the state of the switch)

Screen 14

Test Load 2 solid-state switch (Press Select to change the state of the switch)

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4.10. Menu 4 Test Array Switches

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Menu 4 is entered from any screen of Menu 3 by pressing the Menu switch. Menu 5 allows the user to change the state of the Array solid-state switches. The Up and Down switches allow the user to select the required array. Pressing the Select switch changes the sate for as long as the Select switch is pressed. Screens 0-7 will only be accessible depending on the Number of Arrays in the system. For example, an MSRx4 will only access Screens 0-3.

Menu 5 TEST ARRAY 1 Sw: Press + hold SEL TEST ARRAY 2 Sw: Press + hold SEL TEST ARRAY 3 Sw: Press + hold SEL TEST ARRAY 4 Sw: Press + hold SEL TEST ARRAY 5 Sw: Press + hold SEL TEST ARRAY 6 Sw: Press + hold SEL TEST ARRAY 7 Sw: Press + hold SEL TEST ARRAY 8 Sw: Press + hold SEL

Screen Screen 0

Description Test Array 1 solid-state switch (Press Select to change the state of the switch)

Screen 1

Test Array 2 solid-state switch (Press Select to change the state of the switch)

Screen 2

Test Array 3 solid-state switch (Press Select to change the state of the switch)

Screen 3

Test Array 4 solid-state switch (Press Select to change the state of the switch)

Screen 4

Test Array 5 solid-state switch (Press Select to change the state of the switch)

Screen 5

Test Array 6 solid-state switch (Press Select to change the state of the switch)

Screen 6

Test Array 7 solid-state switch (Press Select to change the state of the switch)

Screen 7

Test Array 8 solid-state switch (Press Select to change the state of the switch)

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4.11. Menu 5 Array Voltages

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Menu 5 is entered from any screen of Menu 4 by pressing the Menu switch. Menu 5 allows the user to view the open circuit array voltages. The Up and Down switches allow the user to select the required array. NOTE: In order to measure the open-circuit voltage on any Array, the MSRx unit needs to turn off the Array solidstate switch to disconnect it from the battery. When the Select switch is pressed, the Array Switch is turned off and the voltage measured. Screens 0-7 will only be accessible depending on the Number of Arrays in the system. For example, an MSRx4 will only access Screens 0-3. NOTE: An array voltage will be measured correctly only when there is an array module connected to the array input, and the array input MCB is turned on. Menu 5 SHOW ARRAY 1 V: Press + hold SEL SHOW ARRAY 2 V: Press + hold SEL SHOW ARRAY 3 V: Press + hold SEL SHOW ARRAY 4 V: Press + hold SEL SHOW ARRAY 5 V: Press + hold SEL SHOW ARRAY 6 V: Press + hold SEL SHOW ARRAY 7 V: Press + hold SEL SHOW ARRAY 8 V: Press + hold SEL Screen Screen 0 Description Show Array 1 open-circuit array voltage (Press Select to show the voltage) Screen 1 Show Array 2 open-circuit array voltage (Press Select to show the voltage) Screen 2 Show Array 3 open-circuit array voltage (Press Select to show the voltage) Screen 3 Show Array 4 open-circuit array voltage (Press Select to show the voltage) Screen 4 Show Array 5 open-circuit array voltage (Press Select to show the voltage) Screen 5 Show Array 6 open-circuit array voltage (Press Select to show the voltage) Screen 6 Show Array 7 open-circuit array voltage (Press Select to show the voltage) Screen 7 Show Array 8 open-circuit array voltage (Press Select to show the voltage)

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4.12. Menu 6 Array Currents

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Menu 6 is entered from any screen of Menu 4 by pressing the Menu switch. Menu 6 allows the user to view the Array current flowing from each array. The Up and Down switches allow the user to select the required array. NOTE: In order to measure an individual Array current, the MSRx unit will turn on that individual Array Switch to connect it to the Battery and it will turn off all the other Array Switches, which will disconnect them from the Battery. This will happen for 5 seconds following the pressing of the Select switch. The user will be unable to move up and down the Menu during the 5 second period. Screens 0-7 will only be accessible depending on the Number of Arrays in the system. For example, an MSRx4 will only access Screens 0-3.

Menu 6 SHOW ARRAY 1 I: Press + hold SEL SHOW ARRAY 2 I: Press + hold SEL SHOW ARRAY 3 I: Press + hold SEL SHOW ARRAY 4 I: Press + hold SEL SHOW ARRAY 5 I: Press + hold SEL SHOW ARRAY 6 I: Press + hold SEL SHOW ARRAY 7 I: Press + hold SEL SHOW ARRAY 8 I: Press + hold SEL

Screen Screen 0

Description Show Array 1 current (Press Select to show the current)

Screen 1

Show Array 2 current (Press Select to show the current)

Screen 2

Show Array 3 current (Press Select to show the current)

Screen 3

Show Array 4 current (Press Select to show the current)

Screen 4

Show Array 5 current (Press Select to show the current)

Screen 5

Show Array 6 current (Press Select to show the current)

Screen 6

Show Array 7 current (Press Select to show the current)

Screen 7

Show Array 8 current (Press Select to show the current)

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4.13. Change Settings Menus

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The Change Settings Menus A-D (see next few pages) exist to allow an authorised user to change the settings of the unit in the field. The Change Settings Menus can only be entered by doing the following: MSRx Steel Enclosure Unit: Insert the jumper link on LK1 (on the MSRx PSU/Load PCB Assembly) in the Disable position, hold the Menu, Up and Down switches pressed and then press the Select switch. MSRx 19 Rack Unit: Ensure the front panel keyswitch is turned to Keypad Enable. Hold the Menu, Up and Down switches pressed and then press the Select switch. 4.13.1. Range of Settings The Change Settings Menu allows the user to change the settings as shown in the overview diagram on the next page and listed on the following pages. 4.13.2. Changing Settings The Menu, Up and Down switches are used to select the setting to be changed. The Select switch is pressed and the value will flash. The Up and Down switches are used to vary the value. The Select switch is pressed and the value will stop flashing. The Menu, Up and Down switches can be used again to select a setting to be changed or to navigate to the Accept? screen. 4.13.3. Accepting Changes to Settings In order to remember the new settings, the user must navigate to the Accept ? screen and press the Select switch. The unit will not remember any changes to settings unless they are accepted by using this screen. 4.13.4. Default Settings The Change Settings Menu allows the user to reset most of the settings back to default preset battery settings. Refer to Section 4.19 for the range available. 4.13.5. Exiting the Change Settings Menus Pressing the Menu switch at one of the Menu D screens, will exit the Change Settings Menus without remembering any changes. The user is taken back to Menu 0. Pressing the Select switch at the Accept screen (Screen 0) will exit the Change Settings Menus and remember any changes. The user is taken back to Menu 0. Pressing the Select switch at any of the Default screens will exit the Change Settings Menus and the new default values will be programmed into the unit. The user is taken back to Menu 0.

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Menu Menu Menu

Menu B
CHANGE SETTINGS: Reg Con Dly: 05s
Select Up Menu Select Up Menu Select Up Menu Select Up Menu Select Up
Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu

Menu C
Set Exp Module: Relay Outputs >
Up Down

Menu D
CHANGE SETTINGS: Accept ? -> SEL
Sub Menu H
Up Down

Menu E

Menu F

CHANGE SETTINGS: Boost V: 29.4

Down

Menu

CHANGE SETTINGS: Temp Null: 20C

Sub Menu I Sub Menu J Sub Menu K Sub Menu L

Menu

CHANGE SETTINGS: HV 2 Alm Fn: Off CHANGE SETTINGS: Reg Dis Dly: 01s
Up Down Up Down Down Up Down Up Down Up Down Up Down

Up

Down

Up

Down

Up

Down

CHANGE SETTINGS: Float V: 27.6 CHANGE SETTINGS: Reg Min OT:01:00

Up Down Up Down Down Up Down Up Down Up Down

CHANGE SETTINGS: Temp Rate: -5.0mV Set Exp Module: RS232 Port/Log > Relay Module: 1 Rly 2: Not Used Relay Module: 1 Rly 3: Not Used 4-20mA Mod 1: XX 20mA => xxxx
Up Down Up Down Up Down

CHANGE SETTINGS: HV 2 Set V: 30.0 4-20mA Mod 1: XX 4mA => xxxx Modem Module: Select: Disable Data Log Module: Select: Disable
Up Down

Set Exp Module: 4-20mA Outputs > 4-20mA Module 1 Output: XX RS232 Module: Unit No: 1 CHANGE SETTINGS: 3 VRLA -> SEL
Down

Relay Module: 1 Rly 1: Not Used RS232 Module: Select: Disable Earth Leak Mod: Alm Dly: 60secs CHANGE SETTINGS: 2 Vented -> SEL Earth Leak Mod: Select: Disable Aux An I/p Mod:1 Select: Disable CHANGE SETTINGS: 1 Fulmen -> SEL

Up

Down

Up

Down

Up

Down

CHANGE SETTINGS: Rst to Bst: 26.4 CHANGE SETTINGS: Test Mode: Off
Up Down Up Down

CHANGE SETTINGS: Ld Shunt = 60A Set Exp Module: Earth Leakage > Set Exp Module: Aux An Inputs > 4-20mA Module 2 Output: XX
Up Down Down

CHANGE SETTINGS: HV 2 Rst V: 27.6

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Up

Down

CHANGE SETTINGS: Hi V Set V: 30.0 CHANGE SETTINGS: LdCut on HV: Off

Up Down

CHANGE SETTINGS: LC1 & LC2: DIFF Relay Module: 1 Rly 4: Not Used Relay Module: 2 Rly 1: Not Used 4-20mA Mod 2: XX 4mA => xxxx
Up
Menu Menu Menu

CHANGE SETTINGS: LV 2 Alm Fn: Off

Up

Down

Up

Down

Up

Down

CHANGE SETTINGS: Hi V Rst V: 27.6 CHANGE SETTINGS: AyV Sample:08:00

Up Down Up Down Down Up Down

CHANGE SETTINGS: Low Chrg Days:00 Data Log Module: Log Per: 30 mins Data Log Module: Clk: Year: 2006
Up
Menu Menu

CHANGE SETTINGS: LV 2 Set V: 23.4

CHANGE SETTINGS: 4 Absolyte > SEL

Up Down

Up

Down

Up

Down

Up

Down

CHANGE SETTINGS: Lo V Set V: 23.4 CHANGE SETTINGS: Ay Shunt 1: 150A 4-20mA Mod 2: XX 20mA => xxxx
Up
Menu

CHANGE SETTINGS: AY Fail Time 48H Relay Module: 2 Rly 2: Not Used
Up Down Down Down

CHANGE SETTINGS: LV 2 Rst V: 27.6

CHANGE SETTINGS: 5 Gel/OPzV > SEL

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Up

Down

Up

Down

Up

Down

CHANGE SETTINGS: Lo V Rst V: 27.6 CHANGE SETTINGS: Ay Shunt 2: 0A 4-20mA Module 3 Output: XX
Up
Menu Menu Menu

CHANGE SETTINGS: AY1 Fail = Off Relay Module: 2 Rly 3: Not Used
Up Down Down Up Down

CHANGE SETTINGS: BTmp Alm Fn: Off Data Log Module: Clk: Month: 08 Data Log Module: Clk: Date: 01
Up
Menu Menu

Up

Down

Up

Down

Up

Down

CHANGE SETTINGS: LC1 Set V: 22.8

Up Down

CHANGE SETTINGS: AY2 Fail = Off CHANGE SETTINGS: Reg Hyst = 0.30V 4-20mA Mod 3: XX 4mA => xxxx
Up
Menu

CHANGE SETTINGS: Batt Hi Temp: 50 Relay Module: 2 Rly 4: Not Used

Up Down Down Down

Up

Down

Up

Down

Up

Down

CHANGE SETTINGS: LC1 Rst V: 25.8 Relay Module: 3 Rly 1: Not Used 4-20mA Mod 3: XX 20mA => xxxx
Up
Menu Menu Menu

CHANGE SETTINGS: AY3 Fail = Off Data Log Module: Clk: Hours: 17:45
Up Down

CHANGE SETTINGS: Batt Lo Temp: 00

Up

Down

Up

Down

Up

Down

CHANGE SETTINGS: LC2 Set V: 22.2

Up Down Down

CHANGE SETTINGS: AY4 Fail = Off Relay Module: 3 Rly 2: Not Used 4-20mA Module 4 Output: XX
Up
Menu Menu

CHANGE SETTINGS: StdR1: Hi V Alarm Data Log Module: Clk: Mins: 17:45

Up

Down

Up

Down

Up

Down

CHANGE SETTINGS: LC2 Rst V: 25.2

Up Down Down

CHANGE SETTINGS: AY5 Fail = Off Relay Module: 3 Rly 3: Not Used 4-20mA Mod 4: XX 4mA => xxxx
Up
Menu Menu

CHANGE SETTINGS: StdR2: Lo V Alarm

Up

Down

Up

Down

Up

Down

4.13.6. Changing Settings Menus - Diagram

CHANGE SETTINGS: LC1 Delay: 60sec

Up Down Down

CHANGE SETTINGS: AY6 Fail = Off Relay Module: 3 Rly 4: Not Used 4-20mA Mod 4: XX 20mA => xxxx
Menu

CHANGE SETTINGS: StdR3: LC1 Alarm

Up

Down

Up

Down

Up

Down

CHANGE SETTINGS: LC2 Delay: 60sec

Up Down

CHANGE SETTINGS: AY7 Fail = Off Relay Module: 4 Rly 1: Not Used
Up
Menu

CHANGE SETTINGS: StdR4: LC2 Alarm

Up

Down

Up

Down

Up

Down

CHANGE SETTINGS: Equalisation 30m

Down

CHANGE SETTINGS: AY8 Fail = Off Relay Module: 4 Rly 2: Not Used
Up
Menu

CHANGE SETTINGS: StdR5: Com Alarm

Up

Down

Up

Down

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CHANGE SETTINGS: MSRx: Standard Relay Module: 4 Rly 3: Not Used

Up
Menu

CHANGE SETTINGS: StdR6: Ay Fail Al

Up

Down

CHANGE SETTINGS: No of Arrays: 4

Down

Enter Change Settings Menu by inserting the Disable link and pressing the Select switch with Menu, Up and Down switches all depressed. Relay Module: 4 Rly 4: Not Used

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4.14. Menu A Change System Settings Menu A CHANGE SETTINGS: Boost V: xx.x CHANGE SETTINGS: Float V: xx.x CHANGE SETTINGS: Rst to Bst V:xx.x CHANGE SETTINGS: Hi V Set V: xx.x CHANGE SETTINGS: Hi V Rst V: xx.x CHANGE SETTINGS: Lo V Set V: xx.x CHANGE SETTINGS: Lo V Rst V: xx.x CHANGE SETTINGS: LC1 Set V: xx.x CHANGE SETTINGS: LC1 Rst V: xx.x CHANGE SETTINGS: LC1 Set V: xx.x CHANGE SETTINGS: LC1 Rst V: xx.x CHANGE SETTINGS: LC1 Delay: xx sec CHANGE SETTINGS: LC2 Delay: xx sec CHANGE SETTINGS: Equalisation:xx m CHANGE SETTINGS: MSRx: Standard CHANGE SETTINGS: No of Arrays: x

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Screen Screen 0 Description Boost Regulation Voltage Set-point

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Screen 1

Float Regulation Voltage Set-point

Screen 2

Reset to Boost Voltage

Screen 3

High Volts Alarm Trip Voltage Set-point

Screen 4

High Volts Alarm Reset Voltage Set-point

Screen 5

Low Volts Alarm Trip Voltage Set-point

Screen 6

Low Volts Alarm Reset Voltage Set-point

Screen 7

Load Cut 1 Alarm Trip Voltage Set-point

Screen 8

Load Cut 1 Alarm Reset Voltage Set-point

Screen 9

Load Cut 2 Alarm Trip Voltage Set-point

Screen 10

Load Cut 2 Alarm Reset Voltage Set-point

Screen 11

Load Cut 1 Delay Period (5 to 240 seconds) (Time between the alarm being activated and the load being cut)

Screen 12

Load Cut 2 Delay Period (5 to 240 seconds) (Time between the alarm being activated and the load being cut)

Screen 13

Equalisation Period (1 to 90 minutes)

Screen 14

Type of Unit: Standard Unit or 19 Rack Unit Standard = Painted, Stainless, GRP Enclosure

Screen 15

Number of Arrays in the MSRx unit (MSRx2 = 2, MSRx4 = 4, MSRx6 = 6, MSRx8 = 8)

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4.15. Menu B Change System Settings Menu B CHANGE SETTINGS: Temp Null: xxC CHANGE SETTINGS: Temp Rate:-x.xmV CHANGE SETTINGS: Ld Shunt = xxxA CHANGE SETTINGS: LC1 & LC2: DIFF CHANGE SETTINGS: Low Chrg Days:00 CHANGE SETTINGS: AY Fail Time xxH CHANGE SETTINGS: AY1 Fail = OFF CHANGE SETTINGS: AY2 Fail = OFF CHANGE SETTINGS: AY3 Fail = OFF CHANGE SETTINGS: AY4 Fail = OFF CHANGE SETTINGS: AY5 Fail = OFF CHANGE SETTINGS: AY6 Fail = OFF CHANGE SETTINGS: AY7 Fail = OFF CHANGE SETTINGS: AY8 Fail = OFF

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Screen 1

Temperature Compensation Rate

Screen 2

Load Shunt value: 60A / 100A / 150A (This must be set for the shunt value fitted to the unit)

Screen 3

Load Cut 1 & Load Cut 2: DIFF (Different) or SAME (Same) (The two load cuts can be selected to work together same)

Screen 4

Low Charge Days function: This sets the number of consecutive days the unit must see low charge before activating the low charge alarm.

Screen 5

Array Fail Time: This sets the number of hours the unit will monitor each selected array input for its ready-to-charge condition

Screen 6

Array 1 Failure select: OFF or ON To select the array failure on this array set to ON

Screen 7

Array 2 Failure select: OFF or ON To select the array failure on this array set to ON

Screen 8

Array 3 Failure select: OFF or ON To select the array failure on this array set to ON

Screen 9

Array 4 Failure select: OFF or ON To select the array failure on this array set to ON

Screen 10

Array 5 Failure select: OFF or ON To select the array failure on this array set to ON

Screen 11

Array 6 Failure select: OFF or ON To select the array failure on this array set to ON

Screen 12

Array 7 Failure select: OFF or ON To select the array failure on this array set to ON

Screen 13

Array 8 Failure select: OFF or ON To select the array failure on this array set to ON

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4.16. Menu C Change System Settings Menu C CHANGE SETTINGS: HV 2 Alm Fn: Off CHANGE SETTINGS: HV 2 Set V: xx.x CHANGE SETTINGS: HV 2 Rst V: xx.x CHANGE SETTINGS: LV 2 Alm Fn: Off CHANGE SETTINGS: LV 2 Set V: xx.x CHANGE SETTINGS: LV 2 Rst V: xx.x CHANGE SETTINGS: BTmp Alm Fn: Off CHANGE SETTINGS: Batt Hi Temp: xx CHANGE SETTINGS: Batt Lo Temp: xx CHANGE SETTINGS: StdR1: Hi V Alarm CHANGE SETTINGS: StdR2: Lo V Alarm CHANGE SETTINGS: StdR3: LC1 Alarm CHANGE SETTINGS: StdR4: LC2 Alarm CHANGE SETTINGS: StdR5: Com Alarm CHANGE SETTINGS: StdR6: Ay Fail Al

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Screen Screen 0 Description High Volts 2 Alarm Function Select function On or Off Screen 1 High Volts 2 Alarm Trip Voltage Set-point

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Screen 2

High Volts 2 Alarm Reset Voltage Set-point

Screen 3

Low Volts 2 Alarm Function Select function On or Off

Screen 4

Low Volts 2 Alarm Trip Voltage Set-point

Screen 5

Low Volts 2 Alarm Reset Voltage Set-point

Screen 6

Battery Temperature Alarm Function Select function On or Off

Screen 7

Battery High Temperature Alarm Set-point

Screen 8

Battery Low Temperature Alarm Set-point

Screen 9

Standard Relay 1 Alarm select: Assign any Alarm function to MSRx Standard or 19 Rack MSRx Alarm Relay marked High Volts Alarm

Screen 10

Standard Relay 2 Alarm select: Assign any Alarm function to MSRx Standard or 19 Rack MSRx Alarm Relay marked Low Volts Alarm

Screen 11

Standard Relay 3 Alarm select: Assign any Alarm function to MSRx Standard or 19 Rack MSRx Alarm Relay marked Load 1 Alarm

Screen 12

Standard Relay 4 Alarm select: Assign any Alarm function to MSRx Standard or 19 Rack MSRx Alarm Relay marked Load 2 Alarm

Screen 13

Standard Relay 5 Alarm select: Assign any Alarm function to MSRx 19 Rack Alarm Relay marked System Normal or Common Alarm

Screen 14

Standard Relay 6 Alarm select: Assign any Alarm function to MSRx 19 Rack Alarm Relay marked Array Fail Alarm

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4.17. Menu D Change System Settings Menu D CHANGE SETTINGS: Reg Con Dly: 05s CHANGE SETTINGS: Reg Dis Dly: 05s CHANGE SETTINGS: Reg Min OT:01:00 CHANGE SETTINGS: Test Mode: Off CHANGE SETTINGS: LdCut on HV: Off CHANGE SETTINGS: AyV Sample:08:00

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Regulation Connection Delay: 1-10 seconds (default = 5 seconds) The delay between arrays connecting during regulation

Screen 1

Regulation Disconnection Delay: 1-10 seconds (default = 1 seconds) The delay between arrays disconnecting during regulation

Screen 2

Regulation Minimum Off Time: 5 seconds to 20 minutes (default 1 min) The minimum time each array must stay off during regulation

Screen 3

Test Mode On/Off To enable or disable the Test Mode (see section 3.1)

Screen 4

Load Cut on High Volts On/Off To enable or disable Load Cut when High Volts Alarm is active

Screen 5

Array Voltage Sample Time: 15 seconds to 16 minutes (default 8 mins) The time between successive array voltage measurement on the same array when connected to the battery

CHANGE SETTINGS: Ay Shunt 1: 150A

Screen 6

Array Shunt 1 value select: 0A, 150A, 300A, 400A, 500A, 200A, 250A Standard (default) value for MSRx2/4/6/8 = 150A Must be set to 0A if not being used (0A = shunt not used)

CHANGE SETTINGS: Ay Shunt 2: 150A

Screen 7

Array Shunt 2 value select: 0A, 150A, 300A, 400A, 500A, 200A, 250A Standard (default) value for MSRx2/4 = 0A / MSRx6/8 = 150A Must be set to 0A if not being used (0A = shunt not used)

CHANGE SETTINGS: Reg Hyst = 0.30V CHANGE SETTINGS: LV2 Time: 00:00 CHANGE SETTINGS: Disab: Ays & Lds

Screen 8

Regulation Hysteresis: Part of the Battery Regulation Control see section 3.4

Screen 9

Low Voltage 2 Function Time see Section 3.12 Adjustable from 0 to 5min, 15min, 30min, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 hours

Screen 10

Disable Link Function: (determines what is disabled when link inserted) Default = Arrays & Loads disabled when link inserted User can change this to Arrays only, Loads only or None

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4.18. Menu E Change System Settings Menu E Set Exp Module: Relay Outputs > Set Exp Module: 4-20mA Outputs > Set Exp Module: RS232 Port/Log > Set Exp Module: Earth Leakage > Set Exp Module: Aux An Inputs >

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Press Select to enter Relay Output Module set up screens Press Menu to move to Menu F

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Press Select to enter 4-20mA Output Module set up screens Press Menu to move to Menu F

Screen 2

Press Select to enter RS232 Port & Data Log Module set up screens Press Menu to move to Menu F

Screen 3

Press Select to enter Earth Leakage Module set up screens Press Menu to move to Menu F

Screen 4

Press Select to enter Analogue Input Module set up screens Press Menu to move to Menu F

4.19. Menu F Change System Settings Menu F CHANGE SETTINGS: Accept ? -> SEL CHANGE SETTINGS: 1 Fulmen -> SEL CHANGE SETTINGS: 2 Vented -> SEL CHANGE SETTINGS: 3 VRLA -> SEL CHANGE SETTINGS: 4 Absolyte -> SEL CHANGE SETTINGS: 5 Gel/OPzV > SEL Screen Screen 0 Description Press Select to Accept any changes made. Press Menu to ignore any changes made. Screen 1 Press Select to re-program Fulmen Battery Setting into memory. Press Menu to ignore any changes made. Screen 2 Press Select to re-program Vented Battery Setting into memory. Press Menu to ignore any changes made. Screen 3 Press Select to re-program VRLA Battery Setting into memory. Press Menu to ignore any changes made. Screen 4 Press Select to re-program Absolyte Battery Setting into memory. Press Menu to ignore any changes made. Screen 5 Press Select to re-program Gel/OPzV Battery Setting into memory. Press Menu to ignore any changes made.

Note: The default regulation settings suggested in this manual are based on customer data and feedback. The end user should themselves ensure that the set points used are suitable for the type of battery used in each specific application.

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Volts / Cell 2.45 V 2.30 V 2.20 V 2.50 V 2.30 V 1.95 V 2.30 V 1.90 V 2.15 V 1.85 V 2.10 V N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 12V System 14.70 0.12V 13.80 0.12V 13.20 0.12V 15.00 0.12V 13.80 0.12V 11.70 0.12V 13.80 0.12V 11.40 0.12V 12.90 0.12V 11.10 0.12V 12.60 0.12V 60 seconds 60 seconds 30 minutes 20 C -5.0mV / cell / C 24V System 29.40 0.24V 27.60 0.24V 26.40 0.24V 30.00 0.24V 27.60 0.24V 23.40 0.24V 27.60 0.24V 22.80 0.24V 25.80 0.24V 22.20 0.24V 25.20 0.24V 60 seconds 60 seconds 30 minutes 20 C -5.0mV / cell / C

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4.20. MSRx Charge Controller Set-points for FULMEN Batteries (Default Values 1) Controller Set-points Boost & Equalise Regulation Voltage Float Regulation Voltage Reset to Boost Voltage High Volts Alarm Trip Voltage High Volts Alarm Reset Voltage Low Volts Alarm Trip Voltage Low Volts Alarm Reset Voltage Load Cut 1 Alarm Trip Voltage Load Cut 1 Alarm Reset Voltage Load Cut 2 Alarm Trip Voltage Load Cut 2 Alarm Reset Voltage Load Cut 1 Switch Delay Load Cut 2 Switch Delay Equalisation Time Temp Compensation Null Temp Temp Compensation Rate 48V System 58.80 0.48V 55.20 0.48V 52.80 0.48V 60.00 0.48V 55.20 0.48V 46.80 0.48V 55.20 0.48V 45.60 0.48V 51.60 0.48V 44.40 0.48V 50.40 0.48V 60 seconds 60 seconds 30 minutes 20 C -5.0mV / cell / C

4.21. MSRx Charge Controller Set-points for Vented Cell Batteries (Default Values 2) Controller Set-points Boost & Equalise Regulation Voltage Float Regulation Voltage Reset to Boost Voltage High Volts Alarm Trip Voltage High Volts Alarm Reset Voltage Low Volts Alarm Trip Voltage Low Volts Alarm Reset Voltage Load Cut 1 Alarm Trip Voltage Load Cut 1 Alarm Reset Voltage Load Cut 2 Alarm Trip Voltage Load Cut 2 Alarm Reset Voltage Load Cut 1 Switch Delay Load Cut 2 Switch Delay Equalisation Time Temp Compensation Null Temp Temp Compensation Rate Volts / Cell 2.40 V 2.35 V 2.20 V 2.45 V 2.40 V 1.90 V 2.00 V 1.85 V 2.00 V 1.80 V 2.00 V N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 12V System 14.40 0.12V 14.10 0.12V 13.20 0.12V 14.70 0.12V 14.40 0.12V 11.40 0.12V 12.00 0.12V 11.10 0.12V 12.00 0.12V 10.80 0.12V 12.00 0.12V 10 seconds 10 seconds 30 minutes 25 C -5.5mV / cell / C 24V System 28.80 0.24V 28.20 0.24V 26.40 0.24V 29.40 0.24V 28.80 0.24V 22.80 0.24V 24.00 0.24V 22.20 0.24V 24.00 0.24V 21.60 0.24V 24.00 0.24V 10 seconds 10 seconds 30 minutes 25 C -5.5mV / cell / C 48V System 57.60 0.48V 56.40 0.48V 52.80 0.48V 58.80 0.48V 57.60 0.48V 45.60 0.48V 48.00 0.48V 44.40 0.48V 48.00 0.48V 43.20 0.48V 48.00 0.48V 10 seconds 10 seconds 30 minutes 25 C -5.5mV / cell / C

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Volts / Cell 2.30 V 2.25 V 2.10 V 2.40 V 2.35 V 1.90 V 2.00 V 1.85 V 2.00 V 1.80 V 2.00 V N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 12V System 13.80 0.12V 13.50 0.12V 12.60 0.12V 14.40 0.12V 14.10 0.12V 11.40 0.12V 12.00 0.12V 11.10 0.12V 12.00 0.12V 10.80 0.12V 12.00 0.12V 10 seconds 10 seconds 30 minutes 25 C -3.3mV / cell / C 24V System 27.60 0.24V 27.00 0.24V 25.20 0.24V 28.80 0.24V 28.20 0.24V 22.80 0.24V 24.00 0.24V 22.20 0.24V 24.00 0.24V 21.60 0.24V 24.00 0.24V 10 seconds 10 seconds 30 minutes 25 C -3.3mV / cell / C

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4.22. MSRx Charge Controller Set-points for VRLA Cell Batteries (Default Values 3) Controller Set-points Boost & Equalise Regulation Voltage Float Regulation Voltage Reset to Boost Voltage High Volts Alarm Trip Voltage High Volts Alarm Reset Voltage Low Volts Alarm Trip Voltage Low Volts Alarm Reset Voltage Load Cut 1 Alarm Trip Voltage Load Cut 1 Alarm Reset Voltage Load Cut 2 Alarm Trip Voltage Load Cut 2 Alarm Reset Voltage Load Cut 1 Switch Delay Load Cut 2 Switch Delay Equalisation Time Temp Compensation Null Temp Temp Compensation Rate 48V System 55.20 0.48V 54.00 0.48V 50.40 0.48V 57.60 0.48V 56.40 0.48V 45.60 0.48V 48.00 0.48V 44.40 0.48V 48.00 0.48V 43.20 0.48V 48.00 0.48V 10 seconds 10 seconds 30 minutes 25 C -3.3mV / cell / C

4.23. MSRx Charge Controller Set-points for Absolyte Cell Batteries (Default Values 4) Controller Set-points Boost & Equalise Regulation Voltage Float Regulation Voltage Reset to Boost Voltage High Volts Alarm Trip Voltage High Volts Alarm Reset Voltage Low Volts Alarm Trip Voltage Low Volts Alarm Reset Voltage Load Cut 1 Alarm Trip Voltage Load Cut 1 Alarm Reset Voltage Load Cut 2 Alarm Trip Voltage Load Cut 2 Alarm Reset Voltage Load Cut 1 Switch Delay Load Cut 2 Switch Delay Equalisation Time Temp Compensation Null Temp Temp Compensation Rate Volts / Cell 2.35 V 2.25 V 2.10 V 2.45 V 2.40 V 1.95 V 2.30 V 1.90 V 2.25 V 1.85 V 2.10 V N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 12V System 14.10 0.12V 13.50 0.12V 12.60 0.12V 14.70 0.12V 14.40 0.12V 11.70 0.12V 13.80 0.12V 11.40 0.12V 13.50 0.12V 11.10 0.12V 12.60 0.12V 10 seconds 10 seconds 30 minutes 25 C -3.0mV / cell / C 24V System 28.20 0.24V 27.00 0.24V 25.20 0.24V 29.40 0.24V 28.80 0.24V 23.40 0.24V 27.60 0.24V 22.80 0.24V 27.00 0.24V 22.20 0.24V 25.20 0.24V 10 seconds 10 seconds 30 minutes 25 C -3.0mV / cell / C 48V System 56.40 0.48V 54.00 0.48V 50.40 0.48V 58.80 0.48V 57.60 0.48V 46.80 0.48V 55.20 0.48V 45.60 0.48V 54.00 0.48V 44.40 0.48V 50.40 0.48V 10 seconds 10 seconds 30 minutes 25 C -3.0mV / cell / C

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Volts / Cell 2.35 V 2.28 V 2.11 V 2.40 V 2.15 V 1.90 V 2.25 V 1.85 V 2.25 V 1.80 V 2.05 V N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 12V System 14.10 0.12V 13.68 0.12V 12.66 0.12V 14.40 0.12V 12.90 0.12V 11.40 0.12V 13.50 0.12V 11.10 0.12V 13.50 0.12V 10.80 0.12V 12.30 0.12V 10 seconds 10 seconds 30 minutes 20 C -5.0mV / cell / C 24V System 28.20 0.24V 27.36 0.24V 25.32 0.24V 28.80 0.24V 25.80 0.24V 22.80 0.24V 27.00 0.24V 22.20 0.24V 27.00 0.24V 21.60 0.24V 24.60 0.24V 10 seconds 10 seconds 30 minutes 20 C -5.0mV / cell / C

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4.24. MSRx Charge Controller Set-points for Gel/OPzV Cell Batteries (Default Values 5) Controller Set-points Boost & Equalise Regulation Voltage Float Regulation Voltage Reset to Boost Voltage High Volts Alarm Trip Voltage High Volts Alarm Reset Voltage Low Volts Alarm Trip Voltage Low Volts Alarm Reset Voltage Load Cut 1 Alarm Trip Voltage Load Cut 1 Alarm Reset Voltage Load Cut 2 Alarm Trip Voltage Load Cut 2 Alarm Reset Voltage Load Cut 1 Switch Delay Load Cut 2 Switch Delay Equalisation Time Temp Compensation Null Temp Temp Compensation Rate 48V System 56.40 0.48V 54.72 0.48V 50.64 0.48V 57.60 0.48V 51.60 0.48V 45.60 0.48V 54.00 0.48V 44.40 0.48V 54.00 0.48V 43.20 0.48V 49.20 0.48V 10 seconds 10 seconds 30 minutes 20 C -5.0mV / cell / C

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5.1. 4-Channel Relay Din Rail Module Micha Part Number: 101589 The 4-Channel Relay Din Rail Module connects to the MSRx Control PCB Assembly Expansion Port to provide four Auxiliary Relay Outputs. See separate datasheet. 5.2. 4-20mA Transducer Type A Din Rail Module Micha Part Number: 101588 The 4-20mA Transducer Type A Din Rail Module connects to the MSRx Control PCB Assembly Expansion Port to provide one 4-20mA output signal (requires an external power source for the 4-20mA signal). See separate datasheet. 5.3. 4-20mA Transducer Type B Din Rail Module Micha Part Number: 101597 The 4-20mA Transducer Type B Din Rail Module connects to the MSRx Control PCB Assembly Expansion Port to provide one 4-20mA output signal (an internal dc-dc converter provides power for the 4-20mA signal). See separate datasheet. 5.4. Auxiliary Analogue Input Din Rail Module Micha Part Number: 101592 The Auxiliary Analogue Input Din Rail Module connects to the MSRx Control PCB Assembly Expansion Port to provide the facility to measure an Auxiliary Voltage (e.g. Load Volts), an Auxiliary Temperature (same sensor as the normal Battery Temperature Sensor) and a Reference Cell (which may be used to measure Solar Irradiation). See separate datasheet. 5.5. RS232 Port Din Rail Module Micha Part Number: 101595 The RS232 Port Din Rail Module connects to the MSRx Control PCB Assembly Expansion Port to provide the user with an RS232 port which is isolated electrically from the MSRx Charge Controller. A local PC may be plugged into the RS232 port and data may be downloaded from the Controller. Communications protocol can be standard (Micha) or Modbus. Alternatively, a line or GSM Modem may be connected to this port. See separate datasheet. 5.6. MSRx RS232 Port & Data Log Din Rail Module Micha Part Number: 101596 The MSRx RS232 Port / Data Log Din Rail Module connects to the MSRx Control PCB Assembly Expansion Port to provide the user with an RS232 port which is isolated electrically from the MSRx Charge Controller. It also provides non-volatile memory which records the operation and status of the charge controller every 15, 30 or 60 minutes. A local PC may be plugged into the RS232 port and data may be downloaded from the Controller and the Data Logger. Communications protocol can be standard (Micha) or Modbus. Alternatively, a line or GSM Modem may be connected to this port. See separate datasheet. 5.7. Industrial Line or GSM Modems Industrial line or GSM Modems are available which have been proven to work with the MSRx Charge Controllers. With a modem built into the MSRx Charge Controller, the user may dial up from a remote location using a PC and modem and communicate with the MSRx Charge Controller. The unit can be set to initialise the modem each time the MSRx Controller powers up. 5.8. MSRx Communications Software The MSRx Communications Software runs within Microsoft Excel and provides a graphical user interface (GUI) with which to communicate with the MSRx Charge Controller. All the downloaded data from the MSRx Charge Controller is presented to the user and the downloaded data may be saved as a file to the hard disk of the PC. 5.9. MSRx Battery Fuse Assembly Micha Part Number: 400792 An optional MSRx Battery Fuse Assembly (110 x 30mm) is available for use within the MSRx Charge Controllers. The rating of the fuse will be related to the charging current of the system: MSRx2 80A fuse, MSRx4 160A fuse, MSRx6 250A fuse, MSRx8 325A fuse.

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The MSRx Charge Controller can supply two loads at up to 25A continuous or 50A surge for 2 seconds. It is possible to wire the two load outputs in parallel to increase the current of the resulting one load output to 50A continuous or 80A surge for 2 seconds. If the two load outputs are wired in parallel, then the Load Cut 1 and Load Cut 2 Alarm levels must be set to the same value. This is done by navigating to the Change Settings Menu B (see section 0) and changing the function from LC1 & LC2: DIFF to LC1 & LC2: SAME which will force the Load Cut 2 setting to be the same as whatever the Load Cut 1 setting is. By doing this the two load outputs will switch together as one load output. If a particular application requires a continuous load of greater than 50A or a surge current of greater than 80A then an optional High Current Load Output can be fitted. This consists of a high current MOSFET which is mechanically fixed to the unit mounting plate to provide thermal relief. For each high current MOSFET fitted, the load current can be increased to 30A continuous or 100A surge for 2 seconds. A maximum of two devices can be fitted and wired individually to provide two loads (each 30A continuous, 100A surge) or wired in parallel to provide one load (60A continuous, 200A surge for 2 seconds).

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6. Installation Steel Enclosure Units

6.1. MSRx2 / MSRx4 Painted or Stainless Steel Controller Unit Mounting 6.1.1. 6.1.2. 6.1.3. 6.1.4. The MSRx2 and MSRx4 Charge Controllers supplied in painted or stainless steel enclosures should be installed using the four mounting feet horizontally or vertically as shown in the diagram below. Ensure that the surface to which the unit will be attached is flat. Ensure that the fixing method employed is sturdy enough to support the weight of the Unit. Position the unit so that it is shaded from direct sunlight, sheltered from extreme weather conditions and oriented so that the cable glands are pointing downwards.

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6.2. MSRx6 / MSRx8 Painted or Stainless Steel Controller Unit Mounting 6.2.1. 6.2.2. 6.2.3. 6.2.4. The MSRx6 and MSRx8 Charge Controllers supplied in painted or stainless steel enclosures should be installed using the four mounting feet horizontally or vertically as shown in the diagram below. Ensure that the surface to which the unit will be attached is flat. Ensure that the fixing method employed is sturdy enough to support the weight of the Unit. Position the unit so that it is shaded from direct sunlight, sheltered from extreme weather conditions and oriented so that the cable glands are pointing downwards.

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MSRx Painted or Stainless Steel Controller Unit Electrical Connections

COMMON POSITIVE SYSTEM ONLY

CAUTION: SOLAR MODULES AND BATTERIES CAN HAVE POTENTIALLY LETHAL VOLTAGES PRESENT AT THEIR TERMINALS AND PRESENT AN ENERGY HAZARD. Ensure the Jumper Link LK1 on the MSRx PSU/Load PCB Assembly is fitted in the DISABLE position. WARNING - RISK OF EXPLOSION: The battery cable MUST be connected to the MSRx Control Unit BEFORE connecting to the battery Make the electrical connections in the order shown in the following table:

COMMON POSITIVE SYSTEM ONLY

Connection BATT COM (+VE) BATT LIVE (VE) Battery Sense BS+ Battery Sense BSARRAY 1-8 COM ARRAY 1-8 LIVE Load Positive Terminal Load Negative Terminal Load Positive Terminal Load Negative Terminal Red or White wire Black or Blue wire High Volts Alarm Relay Low Volts Alarm Relay Load Cut 1 Alarm Relay Load Cut 2 Alarm Relay 1st Location MSRx Control Unit MSRx Control Unit MSRx PSU/Load PCB MSRx PSU/Load PCB MSRx Control Unit MSRx Control Unit Load 1 Load 1 Load 2 Load 2 MSRx Temperature Sensor MSRx Temperature Sensor MSRx PSU/Load PCB MSRx PSU/Load PCB MSRx PSU/Load PCB MSRx PSU/Load PCB To Connection Battery Positive Terminal Battery Negative Terminal Battery Positive Terminal Battery Negative Terminal Array Positive Terminal Array Negative Terminal LOAD 1 COM LOAD 1 LIVE LOAD 2 COM LOAD 2 LIVE TEMP SENSE TS+ TEMP SENSE TSInput Terminals Input Terminals Input Terminals Input Terminals 2nd Location Battery Battery Battery Battery Array 1-8 Module Array 1-8 Module MSRx Control Unit MSRx Control Unit MSRx Control Unit MSRx Control Unit MSRx PSU/Load PCB MSRx PSU/Load PCB Telemetry System Telemetry System Telemetry System Telemetry System

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6.4. MSRx Painted or Stainless Steel Controller Unit Electrical Connections

COMMON NEGATIVE SYSTEM ONLY

CAUTION: SOLAR MODULES AND BATTERIES CAN HAVE POTENTIALLY LETHAL VOLTAGES PRESENT AT THEIR TERMINALS AND PRESENT AN ENERGY HAZARD. Ensure the Jumper Link LK1 on the MSRx PSU/Load PCB Assembly is fitted in the DISABLE position. WARNING - RISK OF EXPLOSION: The battery cable MUST be connected to the MSRx Control Unit BEFORE connecting to the battery Make the electrical connections in the order shown in the following table:

COMMON NEGATIVE SYSTEM ONLY

Connection BATT COM (-VE) BATT LIVE (+VE) Battery Sense BS+ Battery Sense BSARRAY 1-8 COM ARRAY 1-8 LIVE Load Negative Terminal Load Positive Terminal Load Negative Terminal Load Positive Terminal Red or White wire Black or Blue wire High Volts Alarm Relay Low Volts Alarm Relay Load Cut 1 Alarm Relay Load Cut 2 Alarm Relay 1st Location MSRx Control Unit MSRx Control Unit MSRx PSU/Load PCB MSRx PSU/Load PCB MSRx Control Unit MSRx Control Unit Load 1 Load 1 Load 2 Load 2 MSRx Temperature Sensor MSRx Temperature Sensor MSRx PSU/Load PCB MSRx PSU/Load PCB MSRx PSU/Load PCB MSRx PSU/Load PCB To Connection Battery Negative Terminal Battery Positive Terminal Battery Positive Terminal Battery Negative Terminal Array Negative Terminal Array Positive Terminal LOAD 1 COM LOAD 1 LIVE LOAD 2 COM LOAD 2 LIVE TEMP SENSE TS+ TEMP SENSE TSInput Terminals Input Terminals Input Terminals Input Terminals 2nd Location Battery Battery Battery Battery Array 1-8 Module Array 1-8 Module MSRx Control Unit MSRx Control Unit MSRx Control Unit MSRx Control Unit MSRx PSU/Load PCB MSRx PSU/Load PCB Telemetry System Telemetry System Telemetry System Telemetry System

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To enable the MSRx Charge Controller, ensure Jumper Link LK1 on the MSRx PSU/Load PCB Assembly is fitted in the ENABLE position. 6.6. MSRx Charge Controller MCBs Ensure the Array MCBs (if fitted) are set to their ON positions to allow the arrays to charge the battery. Ensure the Load MCBs (if fitted) are set to their ON positions to allow the battery to supply current to the load. 6.7. Battery Temperature To ensure the Battery Temperature Compensation is as accurate as possible, proceed with the following instructions after the temperature of the batteries has stabilised: Using the user switches (Menu, Up, Down and Select), navigate to the Battery Temperature screen (Menu 1, Screen 1). Use a small flat screwdriver to adjust the potentiometer VR1 on the MSRx PSU/Load PCB Assembly so that the temperature shown on display is the same as the actual temperature as measured at the battery with a calibrated temperature meter.

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7.1. MSRx2 / MSRx4 19 Rack Controller Unit Mounting 7.1.1. The MSRx2 and MSRx4 19 Rack Charge Controllers are designed to be fitted to a 19 Rack Frame and are 4U high (177mm). The units should be fitted such that they are supported by horizontal shelves and not by the front panel fixing holes. The drawing below is a General Arrangement of an MSRx4 19 Rack Charge Controller.

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LOADS

CONTROLLER INFORMATION

STATUS
BOOST EQUAL FLOAT NIGHT

UP MENU SELECT

KEYPAD ENABLE KEYPAD DISABLE

DOWN

101
MSRx4 NEGATIVE EARTH 500 XXX

102

103

104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112

113

114

115

116

BATTERY COM

BATTERY LIVE

ARRAY 1 COM

ARRAY 2 COM

ARRAY 3 COM

ARRAY 4 COM

J1
1

J2
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ARRAY 1 LIVE

ARRAY 2 LIVE

ARRAY 3 LIVE

ARRAY 4 LIVE

SK1
8 1 TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4

MSRx 19" RACK CONTROLLER MSRx2

SKT

SK2

GEN. COM

GEN. LIVE

LOAD 1 COM

MSRx4 24V NE 48V

9WAY SKT

15WAY

15

12V
+VE +VE SCR BS+ TS+ -VE -VE BSTS-

ALARMS

PE

BATTERY SENSE

TEMP SENSOR

REMOTE DISABLE

LOAD SHUNT

SERIAL NO.

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7.2. MSRx6 / MSRx8 19 Rack Controller Unit Mounting 7.2.1. The MSRx6 and MSRx8 19 Rack Charge Controllers are designed to be fitted to a 19 Rack Frame and are 8U high (355mm). The units should be fitted such that they are supported by horizontal shelves and not by the front panel fixing holes. The drawing below is a General Arrangement of an MSRx8 19 Rack Charge Controller.
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ARRAYS

LOADS

CONTROLLER INFORMATION

STATUS
BOOST EQUAL FLOAT NIGHT

UP MENU SELECT

KEYPAD ENABLE KEYPAD DISABLE

2
DOWN

ARRAYS

101

102

103

104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112

113

114

115

116

BATTERY COM

BATTERY LIVE

ARRAY 1 COM

ARRAY 2 COM

ARRAY 3 COM

ARRAY 4 COM

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1

J2
1

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ARRAY 1 LIVE

ARRAY 2 LIVE

ARRAY 3 LIVE

ARRAY 4 LIVE

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8 1 TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4

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9WAY

SK2

MSRx8 NE TERMINAL LABEL 1 500 930

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LOAD 1 COM

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15

SKT SCR +VE +VE BS+ TS+ -VE -VE

12V
BSTS-

SKT

ALARMS

PE

BATTERY SENSE

TEMP SENSOR

REMOTE DISABLE

LOAD SHUNT

SERIAL NO.

TESTED

RS232

MSRx8 NE TERMINAL LABEL 2 500 931

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201

202
ARRAY 5 COM ARRAY 6 COM ARRAY 7 COM ARRAY 8 COM ARRAY 5 LIVE ARRAY 6 LIVE ARRAY 7 LIVE ARRAY 8 LIVE

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On MSRx6 and MSRx8 Rack Charge Controllers, the main battery terminals are stud type and the units are supplied with the terminal barriers not fitted. It is important that the stud terminal barriers are fitted before the battery connections are made. The barriers should be fitted as shown in the photograph below (they slide onto the side of the terminals).

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7.3. MSRx 19 Rack Controller Unit Electrical Connections

COMMON POSITIVE SYSTEM ONLY

CAUTION: SOLAR MODULES AND BATTERIES CAN HAVE POTENTIALLY LETHAL VOLTAGES PRESENT AT THEIR TERMINALS AND PRESENT AN ENERGY HAZARD. WARNING - RISK OF EXPLOSION: The battery cable MUST be connected to the MSRx Control Unit BEFORE connecting to the battery Make the electrical connections in the order shown in the following table:

COMMON POSITIVE SYSTEM ONLY

Connection BATT COM (+VE) BATT LIVE (VE) Battery Sense BS+ Battery Sense BSARRAY 1-8 COM ARRAY 1-8 LIVE Load Positive Terminal Load Negative Terminal Load Positive Terminal Load Negative Terminal Red or White wire Black or Blue wire 1st Location MSRx Control Unit MSRx Control Unit MSRx Control Unit MSRx Control Unit MSRx Control Unit MSRx Control Unit Load 1 Load 1 Load 2 Load 2 MSRx Temperature Sensor MSRx Temperature Sensor To Connection Battery Positive Terminal Battery Negative Terminal Battery Positive Terminal Battery Negative Terminal Array Positive Terminal Array Negative Terminal LOAD 1 COM LOAD 1 LIVE LOAD 2 COM LOAD 2 LIVE TEMP SENSE TS+ TEMP SENSE TS2nd Location Battery Battery Battery Battery Array 1-8 Module Array 1-8 Module MSRx Control Unit MSRx Control Unit MSRx Control Unit MSRx Control Unit MSRx Control Unit MSRx Control Unit

7.3.1.

MSRx Charge Controller MCBs Ensure the Array MCBs are set to their ON positions to allow the arrays to charge the battery. Ensure the Load MCBs are set to their ON positions to allow the battery to supply current to the load.

7.3.2.

Battery Temperature To ensure the Battery Temperature Compensation is as accurate as possible, proceed with the following instructions after the temperature of the batteries has stabilised: Using the user switches (Menu, Up, Down and Select), navigate to the Battery Temperature screen (Menu 1, Screen 1). Use a small flat screwdriver to adjust the potentiometer VR1 on the MSRx 19 Rack Control PCB Assembly (inside the rack unit) so that the temperature shown on display is the same as the actual temperature as measured at the battery with a calibrated temperature meter.

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7.4. MSRx 19 Rack Controller Unit Electrical Connections

COMMON NEGATIVE SYSTEM ONLY

CAUTION: SOLAR MODULES AND BATTERIES CAN HAVE POTENTIALLY LETHAL VOLTAGES PRESENT AT THEIR TERMINALS AND PRESENT AN ENERGY HAZARD. WARNING - RISK OF EXPLOSION: The battery cable MUST be connected to the MSRx Control Unit BEFORE connecting to the battery Make the electrical connections in the order shown in the following table:

COMMON NEGATIVE SYSTEM ONLY

Connection BATT COM (-VE) BATT LIVE (+VE) Battery Sense BS+ Battery Sense BSARRAY 1-8 COM ARRAY 1-8 LIVE Load Negative Terminal Load Positive Terminal Load Negative Terminal Load Positive Terminal Red or White wire Black or Blue wire 1st Location MSRx Control Unit MSRx Control Unit MSRx Control Unit MSRx Control Unit MSRx Control Unit MSRx Control Unit Load 1 Load 1 Load 2 Load 2 MSRx Temperature Sensor MSRx Temperature Sensor To Connection Battery Negative Terminal Battery Positive Terminal Battery Positive Terminal Battery Negative Terminal Array Negative Terminal Array Positive Terminal LOAD 1 COM LOAD 1 LIVE LOAD 2 COM LOAD 2 LIVE TEMP SENSE TS+ TEMP SENSE TS2nd Location Battery Battery Battery Battery Array 1-8 Module Array 1-8 Module MSRx Control Unit MSRx Control Unit MSRx Control Unit MSRx Control Unit MSRx Control Unit MSRx Control Unit

7.4.1.

MSRx Charge Controller MCBs Ensure the Array MCBs are set to their ON positions to allow the arrays to charge the battery. Ensure the Load MCBs are set to their ON positions to allow the battery to supply current to the load.

7.4.2.

Battery Temperature To ensure the Battery Temperature Compensation is as accurate as possible, proceed with the following instructions after the temperature of the batteries has stabilised: Using the user switches (Menu, Up, Down and Select), navigate to the Battery Temperature screen (Menu 1, Screen 1). Use a small flat screwdriver to adjust the potentiometer VR1 on the MSRx 19 Rack Control PCB Assembly (inside the rack unit) so that the temperature shown on display is the same as the actual temperature as measured at the battery with a calibrated temperature meter.

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8. Re-Configuring the MSRx Charge Controller

8.1. Microcontroller (EPROM) Replacement The operation of the MSRx Charge Controller is controller by a Microcontroller (sometimes known as the EPROM) which contains a software program. From time to time the software is upgraded to add features to the MSRx Charge Controller and a list of changes is included in Section 10 of this manual. Occasionally the Microcontroller may need to be replaced in the field. The following instructions detail how this should be done. 8.1.1. 8.1.2. Ensure the Charge Controller is powered down, that all MCBs and MCCBs are in the OFF position and that the regulator chassis and enclosure are earthed. Remove the four thumbscrews holding the facia plate in place as shown:

8.1.3.

Identify the microcontroller on the circuit board as shown:

Microcontroller

8.1.4. 8.1.5.

Using an IC removal tool or small screwdriver, carefully remove the existing IC. Remove the replacement IC from its protective tube and carefully insert into the IC socket, ensuring all pins are straight. Note the orientation of the IC - the black dot on the label must be in the bottom left position. Avoid touching any pins or other components. The label on the IC identifies the Software (e.g. 801 197 in the example above), the version (Ver.2.0), a date code (27-10-05) and the black dot indicating orientation. Replace the facia cover. Power up the controller and check the display shows the normal start-up screen. Place the original IC into protective packaging and return for reprogramming. For the MSRx 19 Rack Control PCB Assembly the Microcontroller reference is IC13 (the only 40-pin device on the PCB).

8.1.6. 8.1.7. 8.1.8.

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The MSRx Charge Controller requires a power supply module suitable for the system voltage. The following table lists the appropriate MSRx PSU Module PCB Assemblies for the different system voltages.

System Voltage 12V 24V 36V 48V

Description MSRx 12V PSU Module PCB Assembly MSRx 24V PSU Module PCB Assembly MSRx 36V PSU Module PCB Assembly MSRx 48V PSU Module PCB Assembly

Micha Part Number 400 501 400 502 400 791 400 503

8.3. Changing the System Voltage 8.3.1. 8.3.2. 8.3.3. Disconnect Battery Sense connections from the battery Disconnect Battery Power connections from the battery Locate the MSRx PSU Module: On the MSRx Steel Enclosure Units, the MSRx PSU Module is located on the MSRx PSU/Load PCB Assembly. On the MSRx 19 Rack Units, the MSRx PSU Module is located on the MSRx 19 Rack Control PCB Assembly. 8.3.4. 8.3.5. 8.3.6. Remove the existing MSRx PSU Module PCB Assembly by removing the two nylon nuts securing the Module in place. Install the replacement MSRx PSU Module PCB Assembly making sure that the connector mates properly with the header and secure the Module with the two nylon nuts. The MSRx Charge Controller automatically senses the change of system voltage.

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8.4. System Polarity Note: Changing the PE/NE switch on the MSRx PSU PCB Assembly does not reconfigure the external system in any way. The switch is used to provide power to the MSRx Charge Controller and to indicate to the controller which system polarity has been chosen by the customer (or factory set). If the switch is set in the opposite polarity to the system, then the MSRx Charge Controller will not power up (the array inputs will remain disconnected from the battery and the load outputs will remain disconnected from the battery). 8.4.1. 8.4.2. The MSRx Charge Controller requires minimal changes to configure the system for Common Positive or Common Negative use. Controllers are supplied with the polarity specified at the time or ordering. If it becomes necessary to re-configure the unit, proceed with the following instructions:

8.5. Changing System Polarity from Common Positive to Common Negative MSRx Steel Enclosure Units 8.5.1. The unit MUST be completely disconnected from any external electrical connections. Swap the connections to J1 and J2, and then the connections to J3 and J4, as follows: 8.5.2. Identify the cable that is connected from LOAD 1 LIVE to the MSRx PSU/Load PCB Assembly it is connected via a ring crimp to J1 (also labelled SHUNT NE). Disconnect this cable from J1. 8.5.3. On the MSRx PSU/Load PCB Assembly, disconnect the cable from J2 (also labelled SHUNT PE) and connect it to J1. 8.5.4. Reconnect the cable from LOAD 1 LIVE to J2 on the MSRx PSU/Load PCB Assembly. 8.5.5. Identify the cable that is connected from LOAD 2 LIVE to the MSRx PSU/Load PCB Assembly it is connected via a ring crimp to J3 (also labelled SHUNT NE). Disconnect this cable from J3. 8.5.6. On the MSRx PSU/Load PCB Assembly, disconnect the cable from J4 (also labelled SHUNT PE) and connect it to J3. 8.5.7. Reconnect the cable from LOAD 2 LIVE to J4 on the MSRx PSU/Load PCB Assembly. 8.5.8. Be sure to amend the terminal label to show the new polarity of the unit. 8.5.9. On the MSRx PSU/Load PCB Assembly, change the position of switch SW1 to the NE position. 8.5.10. The unit is now configured for Common Negative use (the MSRx Charge Controller automatically senses the change of system polarity). 8.6. Changing System Polarity from Common Negative to Common Positive MSRx Steel Enclosure Units The unit MUST be completely disconnected from any external electrical connections. Swap the connections to J1 and J2, and then the connections to J3 and J4, as follows: 8.6.2. Identify the cable that is connected from LOAD 1 LIVE to the MSRx PSU/Load PCB Assembly it is connected via a ring crimp to J2 (also labelled SHUNT PE). Disconnect this cable from J2. 8.6.3. On the MSRx PSU/Load PCB Assembly, disconnect the cable from J1 (also labelled SHUNT NE) and connect it to J2. 8.6.4. Reconnect the cable from LOAD 1 LIVE to J1 on the MSRx PSU/Load PCB Assembly. 8.6.5. Identify the cable that is connected from LOAD 2 LIVE to the MSRx PSU/Load PCB Assembly it is connected via a ring crimp to J4 (also labelled SHUNT PE). Disconnect this cable from J4. 8.6.6. On the MSRx PSU/Load PCB Assembly, disconnect the cable from J3 (also labelled SHUNT NE) and connect it to J4. 8.6.7. Reconnect the cable from LOAD 2 LIVE to J3 on the MSRx PSU/Load PCB Assembly. 8.6.8. Be sure to amend the terminal label to show the new polarity of the unit. 8.6.9. On the MSRx PSU/Load PCB Assembly, change the position of switch SW1 to the PE position. 8.6.10. The unit is now configured for Common Positive use (the MSRx Charge Controller automatically senses the change of system polarity). 8.6.1.

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8.7. Changing System Polarity from Common Positive to Common Negative MSRx 19 Rack Units 8.7.1. 8.7.2. 8.7.3. 8.7.4. 8.7.5. 8.7.6. 8.7.7. 8.7.8. The unit MUST be completely disconnected from any external electrical connections and access to the inside of the unit is required. Identify the cable that is connected from LOAD 1 MCB to the MSRx 19 Rack Control PCB Assembly it is connected via a ring crimp to J8 (also labelled SHUNT NE). Disconnect this cable from J8. On the MSRx 19 Rack Control PCB Assembly, disconnect the cable from J9 (also labelled SHUNT PE) and connect it to J8. Reconnect the cable from LOAD 1 MCB to J9 on the MSRx 19 Rack Control PCB Assembly. Identify the cable that is connected from LOAD 2 MCB to the MSRx 19 Rack Control PCB Assembly it is connected via a ring crimp to J6 (also labelled SHUNT NE). Disconnect this cable from J6. On the MSRx 19 Rack Control PCB Assembly, disconnect the cable from J1 (also labelled SHUNT PE) and connect it to J6. Reconnect the cable from LOAD 2 MCB to J1 on the MSRx 19 Rack Control PCB Assembly. On the MSRx 19 Rack Charge Controller rear panel, remove the PE Terminal Label that is mounted below the main terminals (by removing the four 2-part black plastic rivets holding it in place) and replace it with a NE Terminal Label. On the MSRx PSU Module, change the position of switch SW1 to the NE position.

8.7.9.

8.7.10. The unit is now configured for Common Negative use (the MSRx Charge Controller automatically senses the change of system polarity). 8.8. Changing System Polarity from Common Positive to Common Negative MSRx 19 Rack Units 8.8.1. 8.8.2. 8.8.3. 8.8.4. 8.8.5. 8.8.6. 8.8.7. 8.8.8. The unit MUST be completely disconnected from any external electrical connections and access to the inside of the unit is required. Identify the cable that is connected from LOAD 1 MCB to the MSRx 19 Rack Control PCB Assembly it is connected via a ring crimp to J9 (also labelled SHUNT PE). Disconnect this cable from J9. On the MSRx 19 Rack Control PCB Assembly, disconnect the cable from J8 (also labelled SHUNT NE) and connect it to J9. Reconnect the cable from LOAD 1 MCB to J8 on the MSRx 19 Rack Control PCB Assembly. Identify the cable that is connected from LOAD 2 MCB to the MSRx 19 Rack Control PCB Assembly it is connected via a ring crimp to J1 (also labelled SHUNT PE). Disconnect this cable from J1. On the MSRx 19 Rack Control PCB Assembly, disconnect the cable from J6 (also labelled SHUNT NE) and connect it to J1. Reconnect the cable from LOAD 2 MCB to J6 on the MSRx 19 Rack Control PCB Assembly. On the MSRx 19 Rack Charge Controller rear panel, remove the NE Terminal Label that is mounted below the main terminals (by removing the four 2-part black plastic rivets holding it in place) and replace it with a PE Terminal Label. On the MSRx PSU Module, change the position of switch SW1 to the PE position.

8.8.9.

8.8.10. The unit is now configured for Common Positive use (the MSRx Charge Controller automatically senses the change of system polarity).

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9.1. Common Problems Situation The display is inactive The display is inactive The display is inactive The display indicates: Fault - BY Sense The display indicates: Fault Temp Sen Low Volts Alarm / Load Cut Alarm or Load is Disconnected Low Volts Alarm / Load Cut Alarm or Load is Disconnected Low Volts Alarm / Load Cut Alarm or Load is Disconnected Low Volts Alarm / Load Cut Alarm or Load is Disconnected Low Volts Alarm / Load Cut Alarm or Load is Disconnected Low Volts Alarm / Load Cut Alarm or Load is Disconnected Low Volts Alarm / Load Cut Alarm or Load is Disconnected High Volts Alarm

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Possible causes The MSRx display powers down after 4 minutes from the last user switch press The Polarity switch on the MSRx PSU Module may be incorrectly set The MSRx PSU Module may not be functioning correctly The Battery Sense connections are not made correctly The Temperature Sensor connections are not made correctly Prolonged poor weather has resulted in the battery being discharged Extra loads have been added which exceeds the design The Battery Sense connections are not made correctly The Load MCB is switched off

Action Press any front panel switch to activate the display Set the Polarity switch correctly Check the PSU Module output voltages (see section 9.2) Check the Battery Sense connections Check the Temperature Sensor connections Minimise load until light conditions improve Remove the extra loads

Check the Battery Sense connections Switch the Load MCB on

The Array MCBs are switched off

Switch the Array MCBs on

The Load Switch is faulty

Test the Load Switch using Menu 3

The battery is discharged because the array switches are faulty The arrays are not being disconnected from the battery

Test the Array Switches using Menu 4 Test the Array Switches using Menu 4

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9.2. Test Procedures Tests Test the load switch using Menu 3 Procedure Navigate to Menu 3 and use the Select switch to change the present state of the Load Switch. Check that the solid-state switch works by using a DVM with a current clamp on the output cable to ensure that current flows when the switch should be closed and no current flows when the switch should be open. Alternatively, use a DVM to measure the voltage across the Load Output terminals. When the load switch is closed, the voltage should equal the battery voltage (within 0.5V). When the load switch is open, the voltage should be zero. Test the array switches using Menu 3 Navigate to Menu 3 and use the Select switch to change the present state of the Array Switch. Check that the solid-state switch works by using a DVM with a current clamp on the output cable to ensure that current flows when the switch should be closed and no current flows when the switch should be open. Alternatively, use a DVM to measure the voltage across the Array Input terminals. When the array switch is closed, the voltage should equal the battery voltage (within 0.5V). When the array switch is open, the voltage should be the open circuit array voltage (during the day) or close to zero (at night). Check the PSU Module output voltages Disconnect the ribbon cable from the MSRx Control PCB Assembly to J11 of the MSRx PSU/Load PCB Assembly. Using a DVM make the following measurements on connector J1 of the MSRx PSU Module (Pin 5 is nearest to SW1): Connect the negative probe to pin 2 of J1 and the positive probe to pin 5 of J1 and ensure the DVM indicates +12.0 0.5V. Connect the negative probe to pin 2 of J1 and the positive probe to pin 4 of J1 and ensure the DVM indicates 12.0 0.5V. If these two measurements are correct then the MSRx PSU Module would appear to be OK.

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Software Version 801 313 Ver 1.0 Date Released 6th July 2006 Comments

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Change to PIC18F4620 Microcontroller requires: Standard Unit: Control PCB Assembly 400327 Issue 4 or higher 19 Rack Unit: Control PCB Assembly 400766 Issue 2 or higher Added Programmable Standard Alarm Relays to Menu C Removed obsolete Relay Menus from Menu B and C Added Regulation Hysteresis to Menu D Default Battery settings now in Menu F - identified by name of battery Added Absolyte Battery Settings Added DRM Control Menus to new Menu E and sub menus

801 313 Ver 1.1 801 313 Ver 1.2

31st July 2006

Added DRM RS232 Communications and Data Logging Test Mode now disabled 30 mins after being enabled

26th Sept 2006

Added Gel/OPzV Battery Settings Added Analogue Input Module Set up Screen to Menu E Added Auxiliary Volts Screen to Menu 1 (Screen 2) 4-20mA Transducer Module Battery Current Settings more flexible

801 313 Ver 1.3 801 313 Ver 1.4 801 313 Ver 1.5

7th Nov 2006

Fixed bug in Load Current sign display If Aux Temp Enabled but result outside -30C to +60C then display ---.-C

28th Nov 2006

Added RS232 Upload of parameters from PC Added Array Shunt 1 & 2 Value = 500A

24th July 2007

Fixed bug on 4-20mA setting screens: Up to Version 1.4 all the transducers output 4mA when looking at Unit 1 4mA setting and Up to Version 1.4 all the transducers output 20mA when looking at Unit 1 20mA setting

801 313 Ver 1.6 801 313 Ver 1.7 801 313 Ver 1.8 801 313 Ver 1.9 801 313 Ver 2.0

28 Nov 2008

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Defaults now only written at first time power up Added LC1Alm=Off to Relay Alarm Functions (i.e. active state = relay off)

5 May 2009 29th May 2009

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Added Low Volts 2 Function Run Time on Menu D Screen 9 (See Section 3.12) Added 200A Shunt to Array Shunt selections (Menu D) and calculation (Section 4.17) Added Disable Link Function selection in Menu D Screen 10 (Section 4.17)

13 Aug 2009 2nd Feb 2010

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Added 250A Shunt to Array Shunt selections (Menu D) and calculation (Section 4.17) Added Modbus Communications Protocol to serial communications (Section 5.5, 5.6) Added Modem Initialisation on power up (Section 5.7)

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