User Guide

Configuration Guidelines
Smartpack2 Controller
Basics

DC-Power systems
DISCLAIMER

Information in this document is believed to be accurate as of the date of publication and is

subject to change without notice. This document and the information contained herein do
not represent either a commitment or any guarantee on the part of Eltek regarding the
reliability, fitness, or compatibility of the products and procedures described.
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Copyright © 2018 Eltek

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Inhaltsverzeichnis
1. Safety and Environmental Precautions ..................................... 4
2. Revision ....................................................................................... 5
3. General ......................................................................................... 6
Foreword ......................................................................................................... 6
4. Controller Login and Access Levels ......................................... 7
Hardware ........................................................................................................ 8
Software .......................................................................................................... 8
5. Direct Connection with the Controller ....................................... 9
IP-Address of the Smartpack2 Controller ........................................................ 9
Web Interface Overview ................................................................................ 13
Start Screen ....................................................................................................13
Category Buttons ............................................................................................14
6. Save/Load Configuration Files ................................................. 16
Download Configuration Files ....................................................................... 16
Upload Configuration Files ............................................................................ 17
7. Change Basic Configuration Parameters................................ 19
Set Float Charge (Reference) Voltage .......................................................... 19
Battery Configuration .................................................................................... 20
Capacity of Battery Strings.............................................................................. 20
Set and Activate Shunt Values ........................................................................ 21
Set Battery Charging Current Limit ................................................................. 22
Set Battery Operation Detection ..................................................................... 23
Set Voltage Thresholds ...................................................................................24
Set and Activate Battery Symmetry Measurement ......................................... 25
Set and Activate Battery Temperature Compensation .................................... 26
Set and Activate Earth Fault Monitoring........................................................ 28
Boost Charge Voltage ................................................................................... 29
Set Boost Charge Voltage ............................................................................... 29
Start and Stop Boost Charge .......................................................................... 30

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 1. Safety and Environmental Precautions
IMPORTANT: Read user instructions before operating equipment!
The following documents are available online at eltek.sharefile.com.

Controller User Guides

Smartpack2 Master Controller: Doc #350020.013
Smartpack S Controller: Doc #350030.013
Compack Controller: Doc #350011.013
Other Controller/Monitor Guides
I/O Monitor2 Installation Guide: Doc #351509.033

Read and observe all safety statements and requirements below before
performing any installation or operation work on power equipment.
Failure to comply with the safety statements and requirements contained in this document
may result in injury and/or equipment damage, and it may void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
WARNING: HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE AND ENERGY LEVELS CAN
PRODUCE SERIOUS SHOCKS AND BURNS. Only authorized, qualified, and
trained personnel should attempt to work on power equipment. The equipment is
to be connected to supply mains by a qualified personal in accordance with local and
national codes (e.g. NEC, CEC, etc). Refer to datasheets for full product specifications.
WARNING: Changes or modifications to the system not expressly approved by
the party responsible for the compliance could void the user's authority to operate
the system.
CAUTION: Refer to the battery manufacturer's documentation for
recommended battery settings. It is the user's responsibility to enter proper
battery parameters.
Observe local and national electrical, environmental, and workplace codes.
NOTICE: Alarm contacts are rated for a maximum voltage of 60 V, SELV (Safety Extra
Low Voltage) and a maximum continuous current of 0.5A.

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 2. Revision

Revision: 1v0

Date: 2018-08-29

Revision Description Changes Author Date

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 3. General

Foreword
This manual aims to empower users of Eltek Power Supply Systems (DC power supplies)
to perform some basic configurations without having to read the extensive manuals
specific to the Smartpack2 Controller or the WebInterface.
Basically, the Eltek Power Supply Systems are shipped out ready configured, but
sometimes it is necessary to change some parameters according to customer requirements.
These following changes in basic parameters are described in this guideline:
- Battery parameters,
- Earth fault detection activate/deactivate,
- Battery symmetry monitoring
This configuration guideline should not and cannot be a substitute for the specific manuals
of the DC-Controller Smartpack2 and the WebInterface. It is only an extract of both and
serves to perform the necessary configuration tasks.
The Smartpack2 can be configured via its control buttons as well as directly on PC/laptop
via WebInterface. Since the configuration via control buttons is cumbersome and time-
consuming, a description in this configuration guide is omitted. This manual is based
solely on the
Configuration via WebInterface.

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 4. Controller Login and Access Levels
The controller web interface can be accessed through a network (e.g., a LAN), through the
Internet, or through direct Ethernet connection with a computer.

Web Interface Login Page

Default IP:192.168.10.20 (Subnet 255.255.255.0)

LOGIN – link for a normal connection

Access level Admin:
Read-Write access. Administrator credentials allow changes to be made to all system
parameters and must be entered when logging in to the web interface. The default
credentials are:
User name: admin
Password: admin

Access Level Indicators (bottom right of web page)

CAUTION: For security reasons, do not leave your computer unattended after logging in.
When logging out, make sure to close all browser windows that were opened during the
web interface session.

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 Hardware
For a direct connection between computer and Eltek controller:
• PC with Ethernet port or Ethernet port adapter
• Ethernet-cable (cross-over or straight-through)

Software
The following software is required to use the Web Interface:
• Google Chrome® V48 or later
• Mozilla Firefox® V37 or later
• Internet Explorer® V11
The web interface is fully tested using the latest versions of Microsoft® Internet Explorer®
and Mozilla® Firefox® but there is no guarantee that full functionality is supported with
these browsers.
IMPORTANT: The following Eltek applications/interfaces require the specified
communication ports to be available (i.e., not blocked by the local network administration
or IT group):
Eltek Network Utility:
• UPD port 20034
• TCP port 80
Web Interface:
• TCP port 80
• TCP port 443

Recommended is the Eltek Network Utility (ENU). It’s an Eltek program that locates Eltek
controllers located on a network and facilitates software updates.
NOTE: This utility is required for the procedure in the “Direct Connection with the
Controller” section, as it provides the easiest way to determine the IP address of an Eltek
controller.
Requires Microsoft® Windows 7 and later (e.g., 7,8,10).

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 5. Direct Connection with the Controller

IP-Address of the Smartpack2 Controller

Direct connection between the Eltek controller and a computer using an Ethernet cable is
the most reliable method for establishing a communication connection.
For Smartpack2 the IP address can be found at the following location in the display menu:
Main Menu > Sys.Config. > PowerSystem > General System Config. > Agent IP Address
SIMPLE METHOD: If the Eltek controller’s IP address is known, then the computer can
be connected to the controller (via Ethernet cable) and the controller IP address typed into
an Internet browser address bar on the computer. This is the simplest connection method.
If, however, the Web Interface login page does not appear in the browser, then use the
following procedure with the Eltek Network Utility (ENU) to troubleshoot.
NOTE: This procedure requires installation of the Eltek Network Utility (ENU) program
in order to determine the Eltek controller’s IP address and to change it if necessary.
To connect directly to an Eltek controller:
1.) Connect an Ethernet cable (either cross-over or straight-through) to the controller
and computer Ethernet ports.

Controller Ethernet Ports

2.) Launch the Eltek Network Utility (ENU) on the computer.

Eltek Network Utility Icon

3.) After the ENU program opens, click on the search button (magnifying glass icon)
in the upper left corner to find the controller. Wait for the window to populate.

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Eltek Network Utility Window

4.) Click on the controller line to select it.

NOTE: By default, Eltek controllers are shipped with a static IP address of 192.168.10.20.

5.) Click on the Web Interface button.

6.) Does the Login page appear in the web browser? (See the following figure.)

Web Interface Login Page

If YES, then skip to step 20.

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 If NO, then the controller's IP address must be changed to be closer to the IP
address of the computer. Continue to the next step.
7.) On the computer, launch a Command Prompt window. This can be done in one of
two ways:
Click the Start button, choose Run, type cmd in the text field, and click the OK
button.
Click the Start button, choose All Programs, select Accessories, and then select
Command Prompt.

Command Prompt Window

8.) At the command prompt, type ipconfig and press [ENTER]. A series of lines
appears listing all of the TCP/IP identities of the computer.

9.) Find the heading Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection (or similar text); it
may be necessary to scroll upwards in the command prompt window. Locate the
IPv4 address line and write down or copy the address. It consists of four sets of
numbers (or, octets) separated by three periods (in the form x.x.x.x). This address is
needed in step 15.

10.) Type exit at the prompt to close the Command Prompt window.
11.) In the ENU program, select the controller and click on the IP Config… button.
The IP configuration window appears.
12.) Click on the Clear IP button.
13.) Make sure the check box under DHCP is NOT checked (empty).
14.) Click in the field under IP Address until the box is highlighted and a cursor
appears.
15.) Type an address that is close to the IP address of the computer. The first three
numbers (or octets) should be exactly the same to ensure that both the computer

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 and controller are on the same network; the last number (octet) should be different
by a few digits.
For Example: If the computer’s IPv4 address is 192.168.1.30, then use the first
three numbers (192.168.1) for the controller’s address. For the last number, pick
something close to the computer's last address number, like 35. The resulting IP
address for the controller in this example will be 192.168.1.35.
NOTE: If an invalid address is entered, the box shows a red outline. Omit leading
zeroes.
16.) Click the Submit button. There may be a “click” from the controller as it reboots
to apply the new IP address. Allow 30 seconds for the controller to finish the
reboot cycle.
17.) Click the Close button of the IP configuration window.

IP Configuration Window

18.) After the controller reboots, return to the main window of the ENU program and
click the search button again. The controller appears in the list with the new IP
address.

19.) Select the controller and click the Web Interface button. The login page appears
(as shown in Step 6).

20.) Click the LOGIN link.

NOTE: If a secured connection is required, use the Switch to SSL link instead.

21.) At the prompt, type in the username and password. The defaults are:

Username: admin
Password: admin

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NOTE: The username and password are case-sensitive. If these credentials do not work,
then they have been changed on site. Consult site personnel and/or site documentation for
the current credentials.
Controller connection is now established. Make sure to logout from the controller when
you are finished.

Web Interface Overview

Start Screen
Upon successful login, the home screen appears in the web browser. Along the top of the
page are the category buttons, controller model name, and the software and revision
numbers. In the bottom right corner is the access level. These top and bottom information
bars are present at all times in the web interface.

Top and Bottom Information Bars

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 Category Buttons
The category buttons are located at the top and left of the web interface.

Category Buttons (Icons)

The table below describes the pages or actions that each button represents.

Icon Category Description

Home This section is read-only. It is the home page, which

contains the system overview window and status
notifications. Rolling over and clicking the various icons
and boxes provides more detailed system information.

System NOTE: This section is password-protected and should

Configuration only be used by System Administrators
Use this section to interrogate the system, make changes,
or reprogram the system parameters. Administrators can
program basic system parameters, network configuration,
system voltages, system calibrations, generators,
rectifiers, solar chargers, dc-dc converters, batteries,
battery test, battery boost, and battery symmetry
configurations.

Alarm NOTE: This section is password-protected and should

Configuration only be used by System Administrators
Use this section to configure system low-voltage
disconnect (LVD) devices and system alarm tables,
create/delete and enable/disable alarms and alarm groups,
enable/disable system inputs and outputs, program
alarms and alarm severity levels for AC mains,
generator, rectifiers, solar chargers, dc-dc converters,
loads, batteries, inputs/outputs, and the control system.

Logs This section is read-only. Use this section to view and

save logs about active alarms, system events, voltage,
loads, batteries, and battery test results. Logs can be
saved to a computer.

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Icon Category Description

Commands NOTE: This section is password-protected and should

only be used by System Administrators
Use this section to execute commands to start and stop
specific functions of the power system. Commands
include resetting alarms, starting/stopping battery tests,
starting/stopping battery boost, resetting system
configuration, and executing relay tests; loading and
saving configuration files are also performed in this
category

Statistics This section is read-only. It displays daily and monthly

energy statistics for the highest, lowest, and average
values.

Help This button launches the online help file system, which is
password-protected. Please contact Eltek for current
credentials.

Logout This button logs out of the web interface, ending the
current session.

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 6. Save/Load Configuration Files
Configuration files - which store parameter settings for the controller(s) and any connected
CAN Nodes - can be saved from and loaded to each device. This is useful when custom
configurations are to be loaded on several power systems, or when a custom configuration
is either lost or corrupted. These operations are performed through the Load/Save Config
page of the Commands section.
NOTE: Loading and saving controller configuration files requires administrator
permissions (admin login).
Configuration files are generated by the controller itself, so the following procedures start
with downloading (Save Config) the configuration files.
An XML file contains all changes compared to factory settings (default).

Download Configuration Files

To download configuration files:
Navigate to Load/Save Config File:
Commands > Commands > Load/Save Config > Save change log to xml
Click on the Download button.

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 Upload Configuration Files
NOTE: Before loading a configuration file, you must reset the parameters of the system to
default.
How to reset system parameters:
Navigate to System:
Commands > Commands > System
Under Choose system voltage, enter the default voltage value of the system (here a
110V system).

Then reset the parameter settings of the system:

Set Default Configuration -> click on the Apply button
To upload a configuration file:
Navigate to Load Config File:
Commands > Commands > Load/Save Config> Load Config File

Browse the location of the PC and mark the configuration file to be uploaded.

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 Click on Upload Config file to upload the configuration.
The uploading process is displayed in percent below.

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 7. Change Basic Configuration Parameters

Set Float Charge (Reference) Voltage

CAUTION: Refer to the battery manufacturer's documented specifications for
recommended float voltage per battery cell. It is the user's responsibility to enter
proper battery parameters
To set float voltage through the web interface:
Click on the System Conf. icon in the top menu bar.
In the left menu bar, click on the Power System button (below the Power System
heading), then choose System Voltages.
Locate the fields called Reference voltage. One is for voltage per cell (Cell), and
the other is total voltage for the system (Total).
Enter the voltage required using either voltage per cell or total system voltage. The
float voltage for the other field is automatically calculated when the change is
saved.
Click the diskette icon in the lower right-hand corner to save the change. The
voltage value in parentheses updates to reflect the new float voltage value.
Float voltage is now set.

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 Battery Configuration
To navigate to the General Battery configuration page:
Click on the System Conf. icon in the top menu bar.
In the left menu bar, click on Battery button (below the Power System heading). The
Configuration page appears by default (the first page under the Battery sub-menu).

Capacity of Battery Strings

To enter the battery Ah capacity:
Enter the Ah capacity for a single string in the Capacity [per string] field.
Enter the number of battery strings in the Number of Battery strings field.
The controller automatically multiplies the ampere-hour capacity by the number of battery
strings and shows that value at the bottom of the main display screen.

Battery Capacity on Display Screen

If any changes are made, be sure to click the Save icon (diskette) in the lower right
hand corner.

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 Set and Activate Shunt Values
To navigate to configuration page BatteryBank 1:
Click on the Alarm Conf. icon in the top menu bar.
In the left menu bar, click the Battery button (under the Power System heading),
then on BatteryBank 1 (the second line in the selected list). The configuration
page is display.

3. To activate the shunt measurement input, find the line BattCurrent1.1 and set the
box under Enable.

In the input mask, click on Scale and enter the shunt values in the corresponding
fields.
Click the floppy disk icon in the lower right corner to save the changes.

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 Set Battery Charging Current Limit
Battery current limit restricts charge current.
NOTE: A shunt is required in order to use battery current limit.
To set battery charging current limit through the web interface:
Click on the System Conf. icon in the top menu bar.
In the left menu bar, click on Battery button (below the Power System heading),
then choose Current Limit.
To turn on battery current limit, locate the Battery current limitation line and
check the box next to the word Enable.
To set current limit values, enter the prescribed maximum current value in the fields
for Mains feed current limit (normal AC service) and Generator feed current
limit (if applicable; check site and generator specifications).
NOTE: Normally the value for Generator feed current limit is lower than Mains
feed current limit. If the Generator feed current limit is not going to be used,
then simply put the same value here as the Mains feed current limit.
Click the diskette icon in the lower right-hand corner to save changes.
Battery charging current limit is now set.

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 Set Battery Operation Detection
To set the battery operation detection:
1. Click on the Alarm Conf. icon in the top menu bar.
2. In the left menu bar, click the Battery button (under the Power System heading) and
select BatteryBank 1 (2nd row in the selection list).

3. To enable the battery operation detection, locate the line BattCurrent1.1 and set
the box under Enable.

4. Click on Edit and then on General. Enter the current value from when battery
operation is to be detected. For Minor Low and Major Low, enter the same
current value with a negative sign.
5. Click the floppy disk icon in the lower right corner to save the changes.

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 Set Voltage Thresholds
To set the voltage thresholds of the battery:
1. Click on the Alarm Conf. icon in the top menu bar.
2. In the left menu bar, click the Battery button (under the Power System heading)
and select Battery Alarm Configuration (1st row in the selection list).
3. Continue to click Enable on the BatteryVoltage line.

4. Clicking the Edit icon on the Alarm Monitor line will open the Edit window,
which is the same for all Alarm Monitors.

5. Enter the threshold for the battery voltage alarms. The following alarm names can
be defined:
Major high = Alarm Vmax
Minor high = Warning Vmax
Major low = Alarm Vmin
Minor low = Warning Vmin
6. Click the floppy disk icon in the lower right corner to save the changes.

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 Set and Activate Battery Symmetry Measurement
To set the battery symmetry voltage through the web interface:
1. Click on the System Conf. icon in the top menu bar.
2. Click the Battery button (under the Power System heading in the left menu bar)
and select Symmetry.
3. Enter the voltage symmetry tap value and check Symmetry monitoring.
For example, 110V-System:
How many cells are between voltage measuring input V2 (sym. monitoring input of
Industrial Basic Unit) and GND?
The number of cells is given in Nominal Voltage (in 110V system): Tap on 27
cells: 27 cells * 2VNom. = 54V

To enable battery symmetry voltage measurement through the web interface:

Click on the Alarm Conf. icon in the top menu bar.
In the left menu bar, click on the Battery button (under the heading Power
System), then on BatteryBank 1 (2nd line of the selection list). The following
configuration page appears.

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 To activate the symmetry measurement input, locate the SymmVolt 1.2 line and set
the box under Enable.
The following symmetry voltages are assigned to the measuring inputs of the
Smartpack2 Industrial Basic Unit:
SymVolt 1.1 = V2 (Ind.Basic)
SymVolt 1.2 = V3 (Ind.Basic)
The symmetry alarm is configured by default to manual reset. This means that this
alarm is permanently present when it occurs, even if the conditions are no longer
fulfilled (hysteresis and threshold). When you click on the edit icon of the
SymmVolt 1.2 line, the Edit window will open. Under General go to “Enable”
and "Manual reset" and set them to "Ok" and "Disabled". The alarm disappears
as soon as the conditions are no longer met.
Specify the symmetry voltage in the Edit window with 1.2V.
SymmVolt 1.2

Click the floppy disk icon in the lower right corner to save the changes.

Set and Activate Battery Temperature

Compensation
How to set the temperature compensation via the WebInterface:
Click on the System Conf. icon in the top menu bar.
In the left menu bar, click the Battery button (under the Power System heading)
and select TempComp.
Enter the parameters for the Temp. Compensation and check the box for
Temperature compensation.

Click the floppy disk icon in the lower right corner to save the changes.

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To enable temperature compensation through the web interface:
Click on the Alarm Conf. icon in the top menu bar.
In the left menu bar, click the Battery button (under the Power System heading)
and select the line BatteryTemp1.1 under BatteryBank 1 (2nd row of the drop-
down list).

The following configurable inputs on the Basic Industrial unit are assigned to the
temp. Compensation inputs:
BatteryTemp1.1 = config. input 1
BatteryTemp1.2 = config. input 2
BatteryTemp1.3 = config. input 3
Put the check mark under Enable and then press the Edit button.

Enter the parameters for the temp. alarm.

Click the floppy disk icon in the lower right corner to save the changes.

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 Set and Activate Earth Fault Monitoring
How to define earth fault monitoring via the WebInterface:
Click on the Alarm Conf. icon in the top menu bar.
In the left menu bar, click the Inputs button (under the Power System heading)
and under SP2 BasicInd 1 Input Configuration, select EarthFault 1.

Click on the Edit icon and enter the parameters for the earth fault measurement and
check the Enable check box.
If the earth fault alarm only appears at a defined value, enter the same value for the
Minor Alarm and Major Alarm.
For 110V System: 110 kΩ.

Click the floppy disk icon in the lower right corner to save the changes.

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 Boost Charge Voltage

Set Boost Charge Voltage

CAUTION: Refer to the battery manufacturer's documented specifications for
recommended boost charge voltage per battery cell. It is the user's responsibility
to enter proper battery parameters.
How to set the boost charge voltage via the WebInterface:
1. Click on the System Conf. icon in the top menu bar.
2. In the left menu bar, click the Battery button (under the Power System heading)
and select Boost.
3. Locate the field labelled Boost voltage and enter the desired boost charge voltage
(voltage per cell).

4. Click the floppy disk icon in the lower right corner to save the changes.

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 Start and Stop Boost Charge
To start or stop boost charge mode through the web interface, manually:
Click on the Commands icon in the top menu bar.
Click the Battery button (under the heading Commands) in the left menu bar.
Start or stop the previously defined boost charge with the Apply button, manually.

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