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

Power System Major Alarm A group of alarm conditions that are considered serious or If the following troubleshooting techniques are unsuccessful, please call Argus Technical Support.
then enter the correct default Password (1234). an immediate threat to service. All of these alarms are mapped to K3. The factory default
setting consists of the following alarm conditions:
To adjust settings in the RECTIFIERS menu:
WARNING: To ensure the security of a live system, The LVD CONTROL switch should be in
1. Using the down key, scroll to the item to be changed. V1 HIGH 2 VOLTAGE (System High Voltage 2)
the IN Position while attempting the following troubleshooting techniques.
2. Press the key. V1 LOW 2 VOLTAGE (System Low Voltage 2)
3. Enter a new value using the up/down scroll keys. V2 HIGH 2 VOLTAGE (Converter High Voltage 2)
4. Press the key. V2 LOW 2 VOLTAGE (Converter Low Voltage 2)
5. Repeat above steps for any change to Rectifier settings LVD #1 SYMPTOM SOLUTION
LVD #2 (if applicable)
To immediately download new settings to all connected rectifiers: SYS FUSE (alarmed to D1) Rectifier Communications Lost Check cable (RS-485) from Pathfinder shelf to shelf.
1. Disable the temperature compensator and autoequalize located in the BATTERIES BAT FUSE (alarmed to D2) (RECT COMMS LOST) Check cable (RS-485) from Pathfinder shelf to SM04.
menu. CONV FUSE (alarmed to D4) Check cable for connections and breaks.
2. In the RECTIFIERS menu, scroll down to DOWNLOAD & SAVE. RECT MAJOR Do Inventory Update (from RECTIFIERS menu).
3. Press the key. RECT GENERAL Ensure all rectifiers are secured and tightly screwed into the shelf.
4. New settings will begin downloading to the rectifiers immediately.
Power System Minor Alarm These alarms are considered to be of a less serious Nature Rectifier Lockout For rectifier modules with LCD display only:
or not an immediate threat to service. All of these alarms are mapped to K4. The factory (RECT LOCKOUT) Check if any rectifiers ADJUSTMENT menu has been accessed.
To immediately implement loadsharing among all connected rectifiers:
default settings consist of the following alarm conditions: All rectifiers must be set for Remote Access enable and Remote
1. Turn off temperature compensator and autoequalize. Adjust Access enable.
2. In the RECTIFIERS menu, scroll down to LOADSHARE INITIALIZE...
V1 HIGH 1 VOLTAGE (System High Voltage 1)
3. Press the key. V1 LOW 1 VOLTAGE (System Low Voltage 1) Rectifier Out of Tolerance Check all settings in RECTIFIER menu; e.g. Float Voltage,
4. The loadsharing procedure will begin immediately. V2 HIGH 1 VOLTAGE (Converter High Voltage 1) Equalize Voltage, etc. (ensure all parameters are properly set).
V2 LOW 1 VOLTAGE (Converter Low Voltage 1) Select DOWNLOAD & SAVE from RECTIFIERS menu.
NOTE: When setting the Loadshare Initialize function, ensure the Slope Setting A1 HIGH AMPS (System High Amps)
is set to 1% or greater. Download & Save Fails Check all settings in RECTIFIER menu. Ensure all settings are
AC MAINS FAIL
T1 HIGH TEMP (Battery A) (DOWNLOAD ABORT) within acceptable parameters; e.g. OVP is set at least 1.5V above
To adjust alarm conditions: Float and Equalize.
T2 HIGH TEMP (Battery B)
1. Using the cursors, scroll down to ANALOG INPUTS. Disable Temp Comp and sensors. Enable, if needed, when
C1 HIGH AMPS (System Total)
2. Press the key. download is complete.
C2 HIGH AMPS (Rectifier Total)
3. Scroll to the item being changed (e.g. CONV VOLT). Disable AUTOEQUALIZE. Enable, if needed, when download is
C3 HIGH AMPS (Battery charge Current)
4. Press the key. complete.
CONV FAIL (alarmed to D3)
5. Scroll down to Alarms. LVD 1 IN (alarmed to D5)
6. Press the key. LVD 2 IN (alarmed to D6)
7. Choose the alarm you wish to change (e.g. High Voltage 1, Low Voltage 2, etc.). OUT OF TOLERANCE (Rectifier)
8. Press the key. RECT COMMS LOST
9. Enter the new value and press the key. RECT LOCKOUT
RECT MINOR
To map Alarms to Relay:
1. Using the cursors, scroll to the RELAY OUTPUTS menu. *All output relays are fully programmable as alarm or control. The factory default for power
2. Press the key. major and power minor are listed above. Rectifier minor alarm activates with one rectifier
3. Scroll to the Relay you wish to map to (e.g. K1, K2, etc.). failure. Rectifier major alarm activates with two or more rectifier failures. A power system
4. Press the key. major alarm overrides a power system minor alarm changing both the LED and relay status.
5. Scroll down to the TRIGGER submenu.
6. Press the key.
7. Scroll to the item to be mapped and press the key.

I NITIAL S TART- UP P ROCEDURE

1. Measure and verify AC voltage for each cabinet slot. 8. Check and adjust (if necessary) alarms and control levels in the
2. Install one (1) rectifier. SM04s submenus.
3. Verify that the System hot and the Battery hot are at, or near, the 9. Test relay OUTPUT ALARM/CONTROLS as needed.
same potential (within two volts). 10. Perform INITIATE INVENTORY UPDATE procedure.
4. Make connection (If step three is true). 11. Check and adjust (if necessary) settings in the RECTIFIERS
NOTE: Use insulated tools, and remove metallic jewelry. Submenus (e.g. float, equalize voltage, etc.).
5. Install remaining power modules. 12. Perform DOWNLOAD AND SAVE procedure.
6. The SM04 will perform a short self-test as it boots up. 13. Program the SM04s TEMP COMP and AUTO EQUALIZE settings as
7. Alarm conditions are normal and may take several minutes to clear. needed.
14. Verify COMMUNICATION settings as needed.

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 NORMAL OPERATION

Prompt for Password

ANALOG INPUTS SYS VOLT Typical:

SYS AMPS V1 [ ENABLE / DISABLE]
CONV VOLT SYS VOLT (text string)
CONV AMPS I/P RANGE
TOTAL AMPS V1 CALIBRATION
RECT AMPS CH SCALE
ALARMS CH OFFSET
BATT AMPS END / TOP OF LIST
BATTA TEMP END / TOP OF LIST
BATTB TEMP
SOURCE (A1, A2, C1, C2, C3)
END / TOP OF LIST

1 MESSAGE TEXT
...
5 MESSAGE TEXT
END / TOP OF LIST

FL VOLT
EQ VOLT
SLOPE ADJ
I LIMIT
STRT DLAY (start delay)
OVP Typical SM04:
H VLT ALM
SYS HI VOLTAGE 1 V1H1 ALM
L VLT ALM
SECURITY CODE
SYS HI VOLTAGE 2 END / TOP OF LIST
SYS LO VOLTAGE 1
BKLGHT TO (backlight time out)
SYS LO VOLTAGE 2
SCALE C/F:
END / TOP OF LIST
I LIM ALM
FORCED SH
EQ TO (equalize time out)
LOADSHARE INIT
DOWNLOAD & SAVE
INVENTORY UPDATE
END / TOP OF LIST
1 3 2
SYS BRKR Typical:
BAT BRKR D1 [ ENABLE / DISABLE]
CONV FAIL SYS BRKR (text string)
CONV BRKR ACTIVE [HIGH / LOW]
MAJOR ESC LVD1 OVRRIDE END / TOP OF LIST
ALARMS LVD2 OVRRIDE
F L 4 9. 8 3 V 2 1 5 6A MINOR END / TOP OF LIST
NORMAL OP ERATION
SYSTEM OK
ALCO F1
LVD 1 CTRL Typical:
SYSTEM CONTROLLER PART N 018-543-20 LVD 2 CTRL K1 [ ENABLE / DISABLE]
RELAY 3 LVD 1 CTRL (text string)
PWR MN ALM NORMALLY [ ENERG / DEENERG]
PWR MJ ALM TRIGGER V1 HGH 1 VOL
7 8 4 9 AC MAINS FAIL END / TOP OF LIST V1 HGH 2 VOL
RELAY 7 V1 LOW 1 VOL
RELAY 8
6 END / TOP OF LIST
V1 LOW 2 VOL
V2 HGH 1 VOL
5 V2 LOW 1 VOL
LVD 1 [ ENABLE / DISABLE] A1 HGH AMPS
LVD 1 OUT nn.n V
A2 HGH AMPS
LVD 1 IN nn.n V
END / TOP OF LIST LVD #1
LVD #2
LVD 2 [ ENABLE / DISABLE] AC MAINS FAI
LVD 2 OUT nn.n V T1 HIGH TEMP
TEMP COMP [ ENABLE / DISABLE] T2 HIGH TEMP
LVD 2 IN nn.n V
SLOPE
UPR BRKPNT
C1 HIGH TEMP
END / TOP OF LIST C2 HIGH TEMP
LWR BRKPNT
INTERVAL C3 HIGH TEMP
F RONT P ANEL D ESCRIPTION BATTERIES TEMP CMP SENSOR 1 [ ENABLE / DISABLE] SYS BRKR
AUTOEQUALIZE SENSOR 2 [ ENABLE / DISABLE] BAT BRKR
END / TOP OF LIST END / TOP OF LIST CONV FAIL
1 Esc/Abort Key. Aborts operation or exits to previous menu. CONV BRKR
VERSION AUTO EQ [ ENABLE / DISABLE] LVD1 OVRRIDE
2 Enter/Select Key. Enters parameter or permits access to submenu. LVD2 OVRRIDE
TS (timestamp) mmm dd yyyy INTERVAL
3 Scroll up Key. RECTIFIER IDS DURATION OUT OF TOLER
SET SUP. (access) CODE HV LIMIT RECT COMMS L
4 Scroll down Key. SCROLL RATE LV LIMIT RECT LOCKOUT
5 Green LED (System OK). Indicates that the power system is running normally. TEMP SCALE: END / TOP OF LIST RECT FAIL
RESET SETTINGS (password) RECT GENERAL
6 Yellow LED (Power System Minor Alarm). Indicates a power system minor alarm condition has been detected. DATE RECT MINOR
TIME 01: #
7 Red LED (Power System Major Alarm). Indicates a power system major alarm condition or the SM04 ... RECT MAJOR
ALM HYSTER END / TOP OF LIST
microprocessor has failed. END / TOP OF LIST 50: #
END / TOP OF LIST
8 Alarm Cut-off Key (ALCO). Used to silence audible alarms.
RECT RATE
9 Function Key (F1). Future development of commands and shortcuts. TERMINAL COMM MODEM
END / TOP OF LIST BAUD RATE
EXT INIT STRING
INT INIT STRING
DIAL IN
END / TOP OF LIST