AT COMMUNICATIONS

SECTION 94.50
2011-11
JA0128-04
I & O MANUALS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
AT10.1 / AT30 SERIES
COMMUNICATIONS MODULE
AT SERIES COMMUNICATIONS MODULE

DNP3 LEVEL 2 / MODBUS COMMUNICATIONS

FOR THE AT10.1 AND AT30 SERIES BATTERY CHARGERS

• The AT Communications Module allows the user to remotely monitor and

control the AT Series Battery Charger over a serial connection.
• Supports DNP3 Level 2 and Modbus protocols over RS-232 or RS-485 half-
duplex.
• The option can be used with a modem for telephone communications.
• All features of the AT Series front instrument panel are accessible remotely.
• SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition) systems will be able to
control, monitor, and log the events of the battery charger.

SUPPLIED COMPONENTS
The AT Series Communications Module option (EJ5037-0#) includes the AT
Series Communications PC Board (A12), external power supply resistor(s) (R29), this
Operating Instructions manual (JA5026-00), and a field-retrofit instruction sheet
(JD5008-00). A compatible industry-standard modem and modem cable are also
available. Refer to the items listed below for part information and check off which
items were supplied.

STANDARD COMMUNICATION MODULES Part No

… Communications Module for 12 Vdc AT charger EJ5037-01
… Communications Module for 24 Vdc AT charger EJ5037-02
… Communications Module for 48 Vdc AT charger EJ5037-03
… Communications Module for 130 Vdc AT charger EJ5037-04

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Part No

… Compatible Modem Option PM5005-00
… 10ft / 3.05m Modem Cable EH5026-00
… 25ft / 7.62m Modem Cable EH5026-01
… 50ft / 15.24m Modem Cable EH5026-02
… 100ft / 30.48m Modem Cable EH5026-03

SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
A number of supplemental documents for the AT Series Communications
Module option are available online, and may be used in conjunction with this manual:
Doc. No. Online Hyperlink Description
JA0102-04 http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JA0102-04.pdf AT Series Comm. Mod. Manual
JD5008-00 http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JD5008-00.pdf AT Comm. Mod. Field Install.
JD5012-00 http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JD5012-00.pdf Main Ctrl PCB A1 Replacement
JE5107-00 http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JE5107-00.pdf AT Series Comm. Mod. Assy.
JF5026-00 http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JF5026-00.pdf AT Series Comm. Module FAQs
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

1 Introduction .........................................................................................................2
2 Protocols..............................................................................................................2
2.1 Modbus ................................................................................................................. 2
2.2 DNP3 .................................................................................................................... 2
3 Hardware..............................................................................................................3
3.1 Installation............................................................................................................. 3
3.2 Serial Connections ................................................................................................ 5
3.2.1 RS-232 ....................................................................................................... 5
3.2.2 RS-485 ....................................................................................................... 8
3.3 Using a Modem................................................................................................... 12
4 Configuration.....................................................................................................14
4.1 DIP Switch Settings............................................................................................. 14
4.2 Setup Program.................................................................................................... 15
4.3 Factory Defaults.................................................................................................. 16
4.4 Status LED (D1).................................................................................................. 16
5 DNP V3.00 ..........................................................................................................17
5.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 17
5.2 Device Profile...................................................................................................... 17
5.3 Implementation Table.......................................................................................... 20
5.4 Point List ............................................................................................................. 23
5.4.1 Binary Inputs ............................................................................................ 23
5.4.2 Binary Output Status Points...................................................................... 24
5.4.3 Analog Inputs ........................................................................................... 25
5.4.4 Analog Output Status Points..................................................................... 26
5.4.5 Internal Indications ................................................................................... 27
6 Modbus ..............................................................................................................28
6.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 28
6.2 Supported Function Codes.................................................................................. 28
6.3 Register Definitions ............................................................................................. 29
6.3.1 Binary Outputs.......................................................................................... 29
6.3.2 Binary Inputs ............................................................................................ 29
6.3.3 Input Registers ......................................................................................... 30
6.3.4 Holding Registers ..................................................................................... 30
6.3.5 Scaling Sample ........................................................................................ 30
7 AT Series Charger Data Ranges ......................................................................31
7.1 Voltage Ranges .................................................................................................. 31
7.2 Current Ranges................................................................................................... 31
7.3 Equalize Time ..................................................................................................... 31

APPENDIX A: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ............................................. 32

APPENDIX B: Standard Drawings

AT Series Battery Charger Communications PC Board Assembly (JE5107-00)......... 36

APPENDIX C: Field Installation Instructions........................................................38

MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS (document control information) .................................40

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1 Introduction
The AT Series Communications Module option allows user's to remotely monitor and control
an AT Series Battery Charger over a serial connection. With this option, users may perform
remotely everything that is accessible at the charger’s front panel display. The
communications option supports DNP3 Level 2 and Modbus protocols over RS-232 or RS-
485 serial communications. Configuration is done by DIP switches and a setup program for
additional parameters. The communications board supports baud rates of 9600 bps and
19200 bps. For more information see the Frequently Asked Questions in Appendix A

2 Protocols
2.1 Modbus
The communications option can be setup to communicate on standard Modbus networks
using either of two transmission modes: ASCII (American Standard Code for Information
Interchange) or RTU (Remote Terminal Unit). The advantage of ASCII allows less strict
serial timing requirements without causing communication errors. The advantage of RTU
allows more data to be transmitted than ASCII mode for higher throughput.

Modbus ASCII mode supports the following serial settings:

• No parity, 7 data bits, 2 stop bits
• Even parity, 7 data bits, 1 stop bit
• Odd parity, 7 data bits, 1 stop bit

Modbus RTU mode supports the following serial settings:

• No parity, 8 data bits, 2 stop bits
• Even parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit
• Odd parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit

Refer to the Modbus section on page 28 for information on its implementation.

2.2 DNP3
The communications option supports DNP3 Level 2. This implementation of DNP3 meets
Level 2 conformance and supports change events with unsolicited messaging.

The DNP protocol supports the following serial settings:

• No parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit

• No parity, 8 data bits, 2 stop bits
• Even parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit
• Odd parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit

Refer to the DNP V3.00 section on page 17 for information on its implementation.

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3 Hardware
3.1 Installation

WARNING
Disconnect and lock out all power to the battery charger before starting any maintenance
procedures. Turn the AC power off at the distribution panel upstream from the battery
charger. Disconnect the battery from the charger output terminals. This includes remote
sense wires if they were installed.

CAUTION
This part is susceptible to damage from static discharge. Please use the following
precautions:

• If you have a ground wrist strap, please use it to ground yourself to the charger
enclosure using the ground stud on the back of the door.
• Touch the ground stud on the back of the door before handling circuit boards or other
static sensitive parts.
• Handle circuit boards only by their edges.
• Ground yourself again before you replace any connectors or terminals on the new
part.
• If you are replacing a static sensitive circuit board parts, be sure you are grounded
before removing the new part from its anti-static carrier.

Installation Steps
Step 1 Turn off the AC and DC circuit breakers on the charger. Using a voltmeter, verify
that all potential voltages on the I/O panel are zero. This includes the DC Output
terminals TB1(+) & TB1(-), and the Remote Sense terminals (+) & (-).
Step 2 Locate the stand-offs that hold the main control card. Use needle nose pliers to
pinch the retaining ear on the stand-offs, and gently pull the main control card back
off the stand-offs, roughly 0.25 inches. It is best to unlatch all stand-offs first with
the main control card still resting on them. Finally, remove the main control card in
one motion.
Step 3 The EN5004-## communications module pc board (A12) mounts to the left of the
EN5002-00 main control pc board (A1), with connector (P13) plugged into J13.
Make sure that the pins on the connector line up. See Figure 1.
Step 4 Position the boards over the stand-offs. Firmly push both boards onto the stand-offs
until they are fully seated under the plastic clips. Minimize pc board flexing by
pushing directly on the areas surrounding stand-offs holes. Check the front panel
for proper alignment of indicating lights and push button switches.

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Figure 1
EN5004-00 AT Series Communications PC Board (A12)
Connected To EN5002-00 Main Control PC Board (A1)

Step 5 Connect the ballast resistor(s) (R29) to the power supply connection plug (J20). Pin
2 on J20 is +Vdc and pin 4 is common. See Figure 2.
Step 6 Connect the serial connection to TB10 for RS-232 (see section 3.2.1 on page 5) or
TB11 for RS-485 (see section 3.2.2 on page 8).
Step 7 Check your work, read all the steps again, and make sure that all the instructions
were performed.
Checks:
… All stand-offs are fully latched.
… All wire harness connectors are properly mated.
… Indicator lights properly align with the front panel.
… Push button switches work properly.
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COMPONENT LISTING
AT Series Communications PC Board (A12)

INDICATOR LIGHTS:
D1 Status LED
JUMPERS:
J20 Power Supply Connection
J21 Factory Connection
J22 RS-485 Terminating Resistor
(enable/disable)
CONNECTORS:
P13 Plug for Main Control PC Board (A1)
J13 Connection
SWITCHES:
S1 Configuration Switches
S2 MODBUS Address
TERMINAL BLOCKS:
TB10 RS-485 User Connection
TB11 RS-232 User Connection

Figure 2
EN5004-00 AT Series
Communications PC Board (A12)

3.2 Serial Connections

The communications option supports RS-232 and RS-485. RS-232 is a standard serial
communications used on personal computers. It has a limited cable distance and is
acceptable to electrical noise. RS-485 serial communications allow longer distances and
allow multiple devices to be connected to the same serial network. TB10 terminal block is
for the RS-485 connections and TB11 terminal block is for the RS-232 connections.

3.2.1 RS-232
Set configuration switch S1-5 to OFF to select RS- TB11 User Connection
232. Configuration switch S1-6 enables or disables Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5
the RTS and CTS handshaking lines. Terminal block RDX TDX COM RTS CTS
TB11 is for the RS-232 user connections. In each section for RS-232 3-wire and 5-wire
installation, a typical connection diagram is shown. Each diagram shows the pin-out used
for a standard personal computer (PC) for either a 25-pin or 9-pin serial connection.

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3.2.1 RS-232 3-Wire

For a RS-232 3-wire operation, the hardware handshaking lines are disabled. Disable the
hardware handshaking lines by setting configuration switch S1-6 to the OFF position.

Figure 3
RS-232 3-Wire Connection

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3.2.1 RS-232 5-Wire

For a RS-232 5-wire operation, the hardware handshaking lines are enabled. Enable the
hardware handshaking lines by setting configuration switch S1-6 to the ON position.

Figure 4
RS-232 5-Wire Connection

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3.2.2 RS-485
The communications board supports half-duplex RS-485 communications. Set configuration
switch S1-5 to ON to select RS-485. TB10 terminal block is for the RS-485 connections.
The next two sections describe a single connection and multi-drop connection.

Some RS-485 networks may require terminating resistors at both ends of the serial network.
The decision of whether or not to use termination resistors should be based on the BAUD
rate, the cable distance, and the type of cable being used to build the network. In most cases
for BAUD rates less than 19.2K, terminating resistors are not required. If termination
resistors are used, the network must be designed with the appropriate biasing resistors to
ensure reliable communications.

The biasing resistors are responsible for ensuring that the network remains in the idle state
when all drivers are tri-stated. In order to guarantee that the receivers remain in a known
state, +/- 200mV must always be maintained across the (+) and (-) or (A) and (B) RS-485
inputs. The use of termination resistors requires a significantly lower value of biasing
resistors which results in greater dc loading of the network.

Network design and biasing resistor calculations depend on the number of nodes on the
network, the type of drivers and receivers on the network, and any biasing already designed
into other devices sharing the network. As a result, whether or not use termination resistors
and biasing resistor calculation is beyond the scope of this manual. For more information on
biasing and termination details see the following references:

1) EIA/TIA-485 Standard
Telecommunication Industry Association
http://www.tiaonline.org/standards/catalog/

2) RS-422/RS-485 Application Note

Copyright: B&B Electronics
http://www.bb-elec.com/tech_articles/rs422_485_app_note/table_of_contents.asp
or
http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/RS422+485AppNote.pdf

The communications board has a termination resistor built in. Jumper J22 enables or
disables the terminating resistor. If the host computer is on one of the ends and does not
have a built in terminating resistor, add the resistor at the connection across the plus (+) and
minus (-). Each device needs to have a unique address number. Refer to Section 4 for
configuration information for either Modbus or DNP protocols.

TB10 User Connection

Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3
(+) POS (-) NEG COM

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3.2.2 RS-485 Single Connection

When a single device is connected using RS-485, and a terminating resistor is required, move
the jumper on J22 to pins 1 and 2 to enable the terminating resistor. The device
communicating with the charger needs its own terminating resistor installed.

Figure 5
RS-485 Single Connection

* Typical RS-485 applications tie the shield to earth ground at only one location along the
network. Consult your organization's standard network grounding practices.

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3.2.2 RS-485 Multi-Drop

When multiple chargers are connected using RS-485, and termination resistors are required,
the termination resistor should only be installed (enabled) on the end of the network. Move
the jumper on J22 between pins 1 and 2 to enable the terminating resistor. The devices in the
middle of the network do not require the terminating resistor. Move the jumper on J22
between pins 2 and 3 to disable the terminating resistor. Figure 6 and Figure 7 show
examples of multiple chargers on a RS-485 serial network.

Figure 6
RS-485 Multi-Drop 2 Chargers

* Typical RS-485 applications tie the shield to earth ground at only one location along the
network. Consult your organization's standard network grounding practices.

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Figure 7
RS-485 Multi-Drop 3 Chargers

* Typical RS-485 applications tie the shield to earth ground at only one location along the
network. Consult your organization's standard network grounding practices.

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3.3 Using a Modem

These instructions are for a U.S. Robotics modem product # USR5686D or equivalent with
auto answer feature.

If using Modbus protocol, use ASCII mode. RTU mode has tighter timing requirements that
might prevent communications while using the modem. ASCII mode is enabled by
configuration switch S1-4 in the ON position. Enable the RS-232 handshaking lines by
setting the configuration switch S1-6 to the ON position. Connect the modem to TB11 as
detailed in Figure 8. Set the baud rate to 9600 bps by setting the configuration switch S1-7 to
the OFF position. Set the modem up for the settings listed below. The telephone cable plugs
into a standard analog phone line. This modem will not work with office digital phone
systems. The telephone line needs to be a dedicated analog phone line similar to most fax
machines. Plug in the AC power supply. The host software needs to have the same protocol
and serial parameters as the communications option.

Modem DIP Switch Settings

Switch Position Setting

1 Down Data Terminal Ready override
2 Up Verbal result codes
3 Down Display result codes
4 Up Echo offline commands
5 Up Auto answer on
6 Up Carrier detect normal
7 Down Load factory defaults
8 Down Smart mode

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Figure 8
Modem Connection

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4 Configuration
All user configurable items are controlled by two groups of switches and a setup program to
modify additional configuration parameters. After changes have been made, the charger
must have both the AC and DC circuit breakers turned OFF then back ON again for any
changes to take affect.
S1 is used to configure the communications interface. S2 is used to set the device address for
Modbus. Setting S1-1 to enable the Setup Program, allows modification to additional
configuration parameters.

4.1 DIP Switch Settings

S1 Configuration
Position Description “ON” position “OFF” position
DIP S1-1 Setup Program Enabled Disabled
Configuration User Values Factory Default
DIP S1-2
Parameters* Values
DIP S1-3 Protocol DNP Modbus
DIP S1-4 Modbus Protocol ASCII RTU
DIP S1-5 Serial Port RS-485 RS-232
DIP S1-6 RS-232 Handshaking Enabled Disabled
DIP S1-7 Baud Rate 19200 bps 9600 bps
DIP S1-8 Not Used
*Note: See Configuration Parameters Below
S2 Modbus Network Address Selection
Switch Position Address bit
DIP S2-1 Net addr b7
DIP S2-2 Net addr b6
DIP S2-3 Net addr b5
DIP S2-4 Net addr b4
DIP S2-5 Net addr b3
DIP S2-6 Net addr b2
DIP S2-7 Net addr b1
DIP S2-8 Net addr b0
Modbus Slave Address Table
Slave DIP S2
Address 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
6 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0
…

255 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

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4.2 Setup Program

The setup program may only be used with an RS-232 serial connection (see Figure 3). Use a
terminal mode program such as HyperTerminal with the baud rate set to 9600 bps, 8 data
bits, no parity, 2 stop bits, and no hardware handshaking. To enable the setup program, set
switch S1-1 to ON. To use the user values for configuration parameters, set switch S1-2 to
ON. The following screen will appear:
-- EN5004 Setup --

1 DNP Device Address

2 DNP Unsol Destination Address
3 DNP Unsol Messaging Enabled
4 DNP Unsol Timeout
5 DNP Unsol Retries Amount
6 DNP Unsol Indefinite Retries
7 Comm Parity
8 Comm Stop Bits
9 RESTART Comm Board

To change a value, please select its item number:

To select an item to view and modify, enter the item number by typing the number and press
ENTER. The sample below shows item 1 DNP Device Address is selected. The current
value is set to 1. Entering a new value and pressing ENTER will accept the new value if it is
within the acceptable range. "Value written to memory" will be displayed if
accepted or "VALUE ENTERED IS OUT OF RANGE!" if not accepted. Pressing the ESC
key will cancel modifying the parameter and return to main menu.
To change a value or RESTART, please select its item number: 1
DNP Device Address: 1 (Range 1 to 65,519),
Enter new value (ESC to cancel): 1
Value written to memory

If S1-2 is set to OFF for using factory default values, the parameters can be viewed. The
parameters can be modified, but if S1-2 is still OFF (set to factory default values) when the
Communications board is reset, all values will be changed back to factory defaults. Setting
S1-2 ON will allow USER values to be used. If S1-2 is OFF the screen will look like this:
-- EN5004 Setup --

USING DEFAULT VALUES. (SWITCH S1-2 IS OFF)

CHANGED VALUES WILL NOT BE STORED

1 DNP Device Address

2 DNP Unsol Destination Address
3 DNP Unsol Messaging Enabled
4 DNP Unsol Timeout
5 DNP Unsol Retries Amount
6 DNP Unsol Indefinite Retries
7 Comm Parity
8 Comm Stop Bits
9 RESTART Comm Board
To change a value or RESTART, please select its item number:

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After all parameters have been modified to the correct values, turn OFF switch S1-1. Select
"RESTART Comm Board" on terminal main menu. Close your terminal program and
reconnect the charger to the communications network. Make sure all switch settings are set
correctly.

4.3 Factory Defaults

Configuration Parameter Factory Default Range

DNP Device Address: 1 1 to 65519
DNP Unsolicited Destination Address: 65519 1 to 65519
DNP Unsolicited Messaging Enabled: 0 (Off) 0 (Off), 1 (On)
DNP Unsolicited Timeout: 30 seconds 1 to 60 seconds
DNP Unsolicited Retries Amount: 2 0 to 255
DNP Unsolicited Indefinite Retries: 0 (Off) 0 (Limited), 1 (Indefinite)
Comm Parity: 0 (None) 0 (None), 1 (Odd), 2 (Even)
Comm Stop Bits: 1 for DNP 1 or 2
2 for Modbus RTU
1 for Modbus ASCII

4.4 Status LED (D1)

The EN5004-## communications module pc board (A12) features a Status LED (D1) built
into the board, located to the left of the Configuration Switches (S1). See Figure 2 on page 5
for location. During normal operations the LED will flash very quickly to indicate
communications with the host computer. Use the following guide for LED troubleshooting:

4.4.1 Blinking LED

On power up the D1 will blink on and off at a steady rate of 1 sec. on and 1 sec. off to indicate that the
Modbus Address selected by the DIP switches S2 is invalid. The acceptable Modbus address range is 1-
247. For example, if all the switches for S2 are set to off for an address of 0, the LED will blink for an
invalid address.

4.4.2 LED Always Off

The LED will flash when the communications board receives and processes data from a host computer.
When the LED does not flash, then the communications board is not processing the data being sent to it by
the computer. Check the following items to al items can be the cause of no communications.
• Verify that the connection P13 is aligned properly with J13 on the main control card.
• Make sure the power supply connection J20 is plugged in.
• Measure the voltage of J20 pins 2(+) and 4(-) with J20 plugged in. It should be between 7-10vdc.
• Check the communications wiring from the host computer to the communications board.
• If the communications board is wired for RS-232 make sure RS-232 is selected in the DIP switches.
• If the communications board is wired for RS-485 make sure RS-485 is selected in the DIP switches.
• Check all the communication configuration settings.
• Verify the host computer's communications settings match the charger communications board settings
(protocol, address, baud rate, stop bits, data bits, etc.).

4.4.2 LED Always On

If the LED is always on then this indicates the communications board is not working. Check the
following:
• Verify that the connection P13 is aligned properly with J13 on the main control card.
• Make sure the power supply connection J20 is plugged in.
• Measure the voltage of J20 pins 2(+) and 4(-) with J20 plugged in. It should be between 7-10vdc.
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5 DNP V3.00
5.1 Introduction
The purpose of this section is to describe the specific implementation of the DNP3 within
EJ5037-## Communications Interface.
This document, in conjunction with the DNP3 Basic 4 Document Set, and the DNP Subset
Definitions Document, provides complete information on how to communicate with
HindlePower EJ5037-## Communications Interface via the DNP3 protocol.
This implementation of DNP3 is fully compliant with DNP3 Subset Definition Level 2,
contains many Subset Level 3 features, and contains some functionality even beyond Subset
Level 3.

5.2 Device Profile

The following table provides a “Device Profile Document” in the standard format defined in
the DNP3 Subset Definitions Document. While it is referred to in the DNP3 Subset
Definitions as a “Document,” it is only a component of a total interoperability guide. This
table, in combination with the following should provide a complete interoperability/
configuration guide for the HindlePower AT Series Communications Interface:
• The Implementation Table provided in Section 5.3 (beginning on page 20),
• The Point List Tables provided in Section 5.4 (beginning on page 23)

DNP V3.00
DEVICE PROFILE DOCUMENT
(Also see the Implementation Table in Section 5.3, beginning on page 20.)
Vendor Name: HindlePower, Inc. - 1075 Saint John Street - Easton, PA 18042
Device Name: EJ5037-## Communications Interface
Highest DNP Level Supported: Device Function:
For Requests: Level 2 … Master
For Responses: Level 2 7 Slave
Notable objects, functions, and/or qualifiers supported in addition to the Highest DNP Levels Supported
(the complete list is described in the attached table):

Maximum Data Link Frame Size (octets): Maximum Application Fragment Size (octets):
Transmitted: 292 Transmitted: 2048
Received 292 Received: 2048
Maximum Data Link Re-tries: Maximum Application Layer Re-tries:
7 None 7 None
… Fixed at 3 … Configurable
… Configurable range 0 to 255
Requires Data Link Layer Confirmation:
7 Never
… Always
… Sometimes
… Configurable

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DNP V3.00
DEVICE PROFILE DOCUMENT
(Also see the Implementation Table in Section 5.3, beginning on page 20.)
Requires Application Layer Confirmation:
… Never
… Always
7 When reporting Event Data
… When sending multi-fragment responses
… Sometimes
… Configurable

Timeouts while waiting for:

Data Link Confirm: … None 7 Fixed at 2000 … Variable … Configurable.
Complete Appl. Fragment: 7 None … Fixed at ____ … Variable … Configurable
Application Confirm: … None 7 Fixed at 2000 … Variable … Configurable,.
Complete Appl. Response: 7 None … Fixed at ____ … Variable … Configurable

Others:
Inter-character Timeout: 7 Fixed at 50 ms.
Select/Operate Arm Timeout: 7 Fixed at 5000 ms.
Binary input change scanning period: 7 Fixed at 5000 ms.
Analog input change scanning period: 7 Fixed at 5000 ms.
Unsolicited offline interval: 7 Fixed at 30000 ms if unsolicited messages is off
Configurable if unsolicited messages is on. See setup.
Unsolicited response notification delay: 7 Fixed at 15000 ms.

Delay Measurement: 100 ms.

Synchronization: 1000 ms.

Sends/Executes Control Operations:

WRITE Binary Outputs … Never 7 Always … Sometimes … Configurable

SELECT/OPERATE … Never 7 Always … Sometimes … Configurable
DIRECT OPERATE … Never 7 Always … Sometimes … Configurable
DIRECT OPERATE – NO ACK … Never 7 Always … Sometimes … Configurable

Count > 1 7 Never … Always … Sometimes … Configurable

Pulse On 7 Never … Always … Sometimes … Configurable
Pulse Off 7 Never … Always … Sometimes … Configurable
Latch On … Never 7 Always … Sometimes … Configurable
Latch Off … Never … Always 7 Sometimes … Configurable

Queue 7 Never … Always … Sometimes … Configurable

Clear Queue 7 Never … Always … Sometimes … Configurable

Explanation of Sometimes: See the Binary Outputs point list in Section 5.4.2 starting on page 24 for a
description of which control operations are supported for each point.

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DNP V3.00
DEVICE PROFILE DOCUMENT
(Also see the Implementation Table in Section 5.3, beginning on page 20.)
Reports Binary Input Change Events when no Reports time-tagged Binary Input Change Events
specific variation requested: when no specific variation requested:
… Never … Never
7 Only time-tagged 7 Binary Input Change With Time
… Only non-time-tagged … Binary Input Change With Relative Time
… Configurable … Configurable (attach explanation)
Sends Unsolicited Responses: Sends Static Data in Unsolicited Responses:
… Never 7 Never
7 Configurable, See hardware … When Device Restarts
configuration section … When Status Flags Change
… Only certain objects
… Sometimes (attach explanation) No other options are permitted.
7 ENABLE/DISABLE UNSOLICITED
Function codes supported
Default Counter Object/Variation: Counters Roll Over at:
7 No Counters Reported 7 No Counters Reported
… Configurable … Configurable (attach explanation)
… Default Object: 20 and 21 … 16 Bits
Default Variation: … 32 Bits
… Point-by-point list attached … Other Value: _____
… Point-by-point list attached
Sends Multi-Fragment Responses:
7 Yes
… No
Sequential File Transfer Support:

Append File Mode … Yes 7 No

Custom Status Code Strings … Yes 7 No
Permissions Field … Yes 7 No
File Events Assigned to Class … Yes 7 No
File Events Poll Specifically … Yes 7 No
File Events Send Immediately … Yes 7 No
Multiple Blocks in a Fragment … Yes 7 No
Max Number of Files Open 0

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5.3 Implementation Table

The following table identifies the variations, function codes, and qualifiers supported by the
AT Series Communications Module PC Board (EN5004-00) in both request messages and in
response messages.
For static (non-change-event) objects, requests sent with qualifiers 00, 01, 06, 07, or 08, will
be responded with qualifiers 00 or 01. Static object requests sent with qualifiers 17 or 28 will
be responded with qualifiers 17 or 28. For change-event objects, qualifiers 17 or 28 are
always responded except in the case of object 70 change events which respond with qualifier
1B or 5B.
Subset Level 3
text shaded as (dark orange)
indicates Subset Level 3 functionality (beyond Subset Level 2)
beyond Subset Level 3
text shaded as (magenta)
indicates functionality beyond Subset Level 3

REQUEST RESPONSE
OBJECT
(Library will parse) (Library will respond with)
Object Variation Function Qualifier Codes Function Qualifier Codes
Description
Number Number Codes (dec) (hex) Codes (dec) (hex)
1 0 Binary Input (Variation 0 is used to 1 (read) 00, 01 (start-stop)
request default variation) 22 (assign class) 06 (no range, or all)
07, 08 (limited qty)
17, 28 (index)
1 1 Binary Input 1 (read) 00, 01 (start-stop) 129 (response) 00, 01 (start-stop)
(default – 22 (assign class) 06 (no range, or all) 17, 28 (index –
see note 1)
07, 08 (limited qty) see note 2)
17, 28 (index)
1 2 Binary Input with Status 1 (read) 00, 01 (start-stop) 129 (response) 00, 01 (start-stop)
22 (assign class) 06 (no range, or all) 17, 28 (index –
07, 08 (limited qty) see note 2)
17, 28 (index)
2 0 Binary Input Change (Variation 0 is 1 (read) 06 (no range, or all)
used to request default variation) 07, 08 (limited qty)
2 1 Binary Input Change without Time 1 (read) 06 (no range, or all) 129 (response) 17, 28 (index)
07, 08 (limited qty) 130 (unsol. resp)
2 2 Binary Input Change with Time 1 (read) 06 (no range, or all) 129 (response) 17, 28 (index)
(default – 07, 08 (limited qty) 130 (unsol. resp)
see note 1)
10 0 Binary Output Status (Variation 0 is 1 (read) 00, 01 (start-stop)
used to request default variation) 06 (no range, or all)
07, 08 (limited qty)
17, 28 (index)
10 2 Binary Output Status 1 (read) 00, 01 (start-stop) 129 (response) 00, 01 (start-stop)
(default – 06 (no range, or all) 17, 28 (index –
see note 1)
07, 08 (limited qty) see note 2)
17, 28 (index)
12 1 Control Relay Output Block 3 (select) 00, 01 (start-stop) 129 (response) echo of request
4 (operate) 07, 08 (limited qty)
5 (direct op) 17, 28 (index)
6 (dir. op, noack)
30 0 Analog Input (Variation 0 is used to 1 (read) 00, 01 (start-stop)
request default variation) 22 (assign class) 06 (no range, or all)
07, 08 (limited qty)
17, 28 (index)
30 1 32-Bit Analog Input 1 (read) 00, 01 (start-stop) 129 (response) 00, 01 (start-stop)
22 (assign class) 06 (no range, or all) 17, 28 (index –
07, 08 (limited qty) see note 2)
17, 28 (index)

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REQUEST RESPONSE
OBJECT
(Library will parse) (Library will respond with)
Object Variation Function Qualifier Codes Function Qualifier Codes
Description
Number Number Codes (dec) (hex) Codes (dec) (hex)
30 2 16-Bit Analog Input 1 (read) 00, 01 (start-stop) 129 (response) 00, 01 (start-stop)
(default – 22 (assign class) 06 (no range, or all) 17, 28 (index –
see note 1)
07, 08 (limited qty) see note 2)
17, 28 (index)
30 3 32-Bit Analog Input without Flag 1 (read) 00, 01 (start-stop) 129 (response) 00, 01 (start-stop)
22 (assign class) 06 (no range, or all) 17, 28 (index –
07, 08 (limited qty) see note 2)
17, 28 (index)
30 4 16-Bit Analog Input without Flag 1 (read) 00, 01 (start-stop) 129 (response) 00, 01 (start-stop)
22 (assign class) 06 (no range, or all) 17, 28 (index –
07, 08 (limited qty) see note 2)
17, 28 (index)
32 0 Analog Change Event (Variation 0 is 1 (read) 06 (no range, or all)
used to request default variation) 07, 08 (limited qty)
32 1 32-Bit Analog Change Event without 1 (read) 06 (no range, or all) 129 (response) 17, 28 (index)
Time 07, 08 (limited qty) 130 (unsol. resp)
32 2 16-Bit Analog Change Event without 1 (read) 06 (no range, or all) 129 (response) 17, 28 (index)
(default – Time 07, 08 (limited qty) 130 (unsol. resp)
see note 1)
32 3 32-Bit Analog Change Event with 1 (read) 06 (no range, or all) 129 (response) 17, 28 (index)
Time 07, 08 (limited qty) 130 (unsol. resp)
32 4 16-Bit Analog Change Event with 1 (read) 06 (no range, or all) 129 (response) 17, 28 (index)
Time 07, 08 (limited qty) 130 (unsol. resp)
34 0 Analog Input Reporting Deadband 1 (read) 00, 01 (start-stop)
(Variation 0 is used to request default 06 (no range, or all)
variation) 07, 08 (limited qty)
17, 28 (index)
34 1 16-Bit Analog Input Reporting 1 (read) 00, 01 (start-stop) 129 (response) 00, 01 (start-stop)
(default – Deadband 06 (no range, or all) 17, 28 (index –
see note 1)
07, 08 (limited qty) see note 2)
17, 28 (index)
2 (write) 00, 01 (start-stop)
07, 08 (limited qty)
17, 28 (index)
34 2 32-Bit Analog Input Reporting 1 (read) 00, 01 (start-stop) 129 (response) 00, 01 (start-stop)
Deadband 06 (no range, or all) 17, 28 (index –
07, 08 (limited qty) see note 2)
17, 28 (index)
2 (write) 00, 01 (start-stop)
07, 08 (limited qty)
17, 28 (index)
2 (write) 00, 01 (start-stop)
07, 08 (limited qty)
17, 28 (index)
40 0 Analog Output Status (Variation 0 is 1 (read) 00, 01 (start-stop)
used to request default variation) 06 (no range, or all)
07, 08 (limited qty)
17, 28 (index)
40 1 32-Bit Analog Output Status 1 (read) 00, 01 (start-stop) 129 (response) 00, 01 (start-stop)
06 (no range, or all) 17, 28 (index –
07, 08 (limited qty) see note 2)
17, 28 (index)
40 2 16-Bit Analog Output Status 1 (read) 00, 01 (start-stop) 129 (response) 00, 01 (start-stop)
(default – 06 (no range, or all) 17, 28 (index –
see note 1)
07, 08 (limited qty) see note 2)
17, 28 (index)
41 1 32-Bit Analog Output Block 3 (select) 00, 01 (start-stop)129 (response) echo of request
4 (operate) 07, 08 (limited qty)
5 (direct op) 17, 28 (index)
6 (dir. op, noack)
41 2 16-Bit Analog Output Block 3 (select) 00, 01 (start-stop) 129 (response) echo of request
4 (operate) 07, 08 (limited qty)
5 (direct op) 17, 28 (index)
6 (dir. op, noack)

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REQUEST RESPONSE
OBJECT
(Library will parse) (Library will respond with)
Object Variation Function Qualifier Codes Function Qualifier Codes
Description
Number Number Codes (dec) (hex) Codes (dec) (hex)
50 0 Time and Date 1 (read) 00, 01 (start-stop) 129 (response) 00, 01 (start-stop)
06 (no range, or all) 17, 28 (index –
07, 08 (limited qty) see note 2)
17, 28 (index)
50 1 Time and Date 1 (read) 00, 01 (start-stop) 129 (response) 00, 01 (start-stop)
(default – 06 (no range, or all) 17, 28 (index –
see note 1)
07 (limited qty=1) see note 2)
08 (limited qty)
17, 28 (index)
2 (write) 00, 01 (start-stop)
07 (limited qty=1)
08 (limited qty)
17, 28 (index)
60 0 Class 0, 1, 2, and 3 Data 1 (read) 06 (no range, or all)
20 (enbl. unsol.)
21 (dsbl. unsol.)
60 1 Class 0 Data 1 (read) 06 (no range, or all)
22 (assign class)
60 2 Class 1 Data 1 (read) 06 (no range, or all)
07, 08 (limited qty)
20 (enbl. unsol.) 06 (no range, or all)
21 (dsbl. unsol.)
22 (assign class)
60 3 Class 2 Data 1 (read) 06 (no range, or all)
07, 08 (limited qty)

20 (enbl. unsol.) 06 (no range, or all)

21 (dsbl. unsol.)
22 (assign class)
60 4 Class 3 Data 1 (read) 06 (no range, or all)
07, 08 (limited qty)

20 (enbl. unsol.) 06 (no range, or all)

21 (dsbl. unsol.)
22 (assign class)
No Object (function code only) –See Note 13 (cold restart)
3
No Object (function code only) 14 (warm restart)
No Object (function code only) 23 (delay meas.)

Note 1: A Default variation refers to the variation responded when variation 0 is requested
and/or in class 0, 1, 2, or 3 scans. Default variations are configurable; however, default
settings for the configuration parameters are indicated in the table above.
Note 2: For static (non-change-event) objects, qualifiers 17 or 28 are only responded when a
request is sent with qualifiers 17 or 28, respectively. Otherwise, static object requests sent
with qualifiers 00, 01, 06, 07, or 08, will be responded with qualifiers 00 or 01. (For change-
event objects, qualifiers 17 or 28 are always responded except for object 70, which responds
with qualifier 1B or 5B.)
Note 3: For EJ5037 Communications Interface, a cold restart is implemented as a warm
restart – the executable is not restarted, but the DNP process is restarted.
Note 4: Writes of Internal Indications are only supported for index 7 (Restart IIN1-7), and
indices 16 and beyond (user-defined indications).

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5.4 Point List

The tables in the following sections identify all the individual data points provided by this
implementation of DNP3.

5.4.1 Binary Inputs

Binary Input Points
Static (Steady-State) Object Number: 1
Change Event Object Number: 2
Request Function Codes supported: 1 (read)
22 (assign class)
Static Variation reported
when variation 0 requested: 1 (Binary Input without status)
Change Event Variation reported
when variation 0 requested: 2 (Binary Input Change with Time)
Change Event Scan Rate: As indicated below, the scan rate for binary input
change events is 5000 ms)
Point Initial Change Event Class
Name/Description
Index (1, 2, 3 or none)

0 HVDC Alarm (1 = active) 1

1 LVDC Alarm (1 = active) 1
2 DC Output Failure Alarm (1= active) 1
3 AC input Failure Alarm (1 = active) 1
4 Positive Ground Fault Alarm (1 = active) 1
5 Negative Ground Fault Alarm (1 = active) 1
6 CAR (Summary) Alarm (1 = active) 1
7 HVDC Shutdown (1 = enabled) 1
8 LVAC Shutdown (1 = enabled) 1
9 Forced load sharing enabled (1 = enabled) 1
10 Temperate probe installed (1 = installed) 1
11 Defective temperate probe (1 = defective) 1
12 Equalize Mode - status of Binary Output: 0 (0 = float; 1 = equalize) 1
13 Manual Timer Method - status of Binary Output 1 (1 = enabled) 1
14 Manual Equalize Method - status of Binary Output 2 (1 = enabled) 1
15 Auto-Equalize Timer Method - status of Binary Output 3 (1 = enabled) 1
16 HVDC Shutdown Enabled - status of Binary Output 4 (1 = enabled) 1
17 Battery Type - status of Binary Output 5 (0= Lead; 1 = NiCD) 1

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5.4.2 Binary Output Status Points

The following table lists both the Binary Output Status Points (Object 10).

Binary Output Status Points

Object Number: 10
Request Function Codes supported: 1 (read)
Default Variation reported
when variation 0 requested: 2 (Binary Output Status)
Control Relay Output Blocks
Object Number: 12
Request Function Codes supported: 3 (select), 4 (operate)
5 (direct operate), 6 (direct operate, noack)
Point
Name/Description Methods
Index
0 Equalize Mode Latch On, Latch Off (0 = float; 1 = equalize)
1 Manual Timer Method Latch On (1 = enabled)
2 Manual Equalize Method Latch On (1 = enabled)
3 Auto-Equalize Timer Method Latch On (1 = enabled)
4 HVDC Shutdown Enable Latch On, Latch Off (1 = enabled)
5 Battery Type Latch On, Latch Off (0 = lead; 1 = NiCD)

Note: Only one equalize method can be on at a time. The equalize method cannot be turned
off. By turning on one of the equalize methods (point index 1, 2, or 3) the charger will
automatically turn off the other two equalize methods.

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5.4.3 Analog Inputs

The following table lists Analog Inputs (Object 30).
It is important to note that 16-bit and 32-bit variations of Analog Inputs, Analog Output Control Blocks,
and Analog Output Statuses are transmitted through DNP as signed numbers. Even for analog input points
that are not valid as negative values, the maximum positive representation is 32767.
For each point, the “Scaling and Units” column indicates the value of a transmitted 32767. This also
implies the value of a transmitted –32767. The entry in the column does not imply a valid value for the
point.
Two examples are provided: In example 1, the point is un-scaled, represents kilo-Watts (a transmitted
number 5 represents 5kW), and its valid range is from 0 to 10,000kW (meaning that the transmitted
number will never exceed 10,000).
In example 2, the point transmits A/D counts from a measurement of voltage. The valid range is –2048 to
2047 counts (the limits of the physical A/D converter), which represents -12V to +12V. For this point, the
representation of 32767 A/D counts, even though it is not a valid value for the point, is:
(12/2047)*32767 = 192V.
Always indicating the representation of 32767 in the tables below is a consistent method for representing
scale, applicable to all scaling possibilities.
The “Default Deadband” column is used to represent the absolute amount by which the point must change
before an analog change event will be generated. The “Default Change Event Assigned Class” column is
used to represent the class (1, 2, 3, or none) in which detected change events will be reported. Only the
default values for these columns are documented here because the values may change in operation due to
either local (user-interface) or remote (through DNP) configuration control.
Analog Inputs
Static (Steady-State) Object Number: 30
Change Event Object Number: 32
Reporting Deadband Object Number: 34
Request Function Codes supported: 1 (read), 2 (write, deadbands only), 22 (assign class)
Static Variation reported
when variation 0 requested: 2 (16-Bit Analog Input)
Change Event Variation reported
when variation 0 requested: 2 (Analog Change Event without Time)
Reporting Deadband Variation reported
when variation 0 requested: 1 (16-Bit Reporting Deadband)
Change Event Scan Rate:
Point Scaling and Units Reporting Initial Change Event
Name/Description
Index (representation of 32767) Deadband Class (1, 2, 3 or none)

0 Communication Firmware Rev. 327.67 1 2

1 DNP Rev. 3.2767 1 2
2 AT Firmware Rev. 327.67 1 2
3 Voltage Rating 32767 Volts 1 2
4 Current Rating 32767 Amps 1 2
5 Voltage 3276.7 Volts 10 2
6 Current 3276.7 Volts 20 2
7 Equalize Time Remaining 32767 Hrs 1 2
8 Error Number 32767 1 2
9 Battery temperature 32767 °C 1 2

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5.4.4 Analog Output Status Points

Analog Output Status Points
Object Number: 40
Request Function Codes supported: 1 (read)
Default Variation reported
when variation 0 requested: 2 (16-Bit Analog Output Status)
Analog Output Blocks
Object Number: 41
Request Function Codes supported: 3 (select), 4 (operate),
5 (direct operate), 6 (direct operate, noack)
Point Scaling and Units
Name/Description Valid Range
Index (representation of 32767)

0 Float Voltage Setpoint 3276.7 Volts See Range Section

1 Equalize Voltage Setpoint 3276.7 Volts See Range Section
2 Equalize Time 32767 Hrs See Range Section
3 Current Limit 3276.7 Amps See Range Section
4 HVDC Setpoint 3276.7 Volts See Range Section
5 LVDC Setpoint 3276.7 Volts See Range Section

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5.4.5 Internal Indications

Internal Indications
Object Number: 80
Request Function Codes supported: 1 (read), 2 (write)
Default Variation reported
when variation 0 requested: 1
Point
Descriptions and Conditions Writable?
Index

IIN1-0 All Stations – set after a broadcast message (any message using a destination
0 No
address of 0xfff0 or above) has been received. Does not indicate an error condition.
IIN1-1 Class 1 event data available. Can be set at any time and does not indicate an error
1 No
condition.
IIN1-2 Class 2 event data available. Can be set at any time and does not indicate an error
2 No
condition.
IIN1-3 Class 3 event data available. Can be set at any time and does not indicate an error
3 No
condition.
IIN1-4 Time synchronization required. Can be set at any time and does not indicate an error
4 No
condition.
5 IIN1-5 Local mode. Set if some points are uncontrollable via DNP. No
6 IIN1-6 Device Trouble. No
7 IIN1-7 Device restart. Set only under specific conditions. Does not indicate an error condition. No
IIN2-0 Function Unknown. Generally means that the function code (octet 2 of the request
8 No
header) cannot be processed.
IIN2-1 Object Unknown. Generally means that the function code could be processed but the
9 No
object group / variation could not be processed.
IIN2-2 Parameter Error. Generally indicates that both the function code and object group /
10 No
variation could be processed but that the qualifier / range field is in error.
IIN2-3 Buffer Overflow. Indicates that an event buffer has overflowed, and that change
11 No
events, of at least one type, have been lost.
12 IIN2-4 Already Executing No
13 IIN2-5 Bad configuration. No
14 IIN2-6 Reserved. Always 0. No
15 IIN2-7 Reserved. Always 0. No

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6 Modbus
6.1 Introduction
The Modbus protocol was implemented using the Modicon Modbus Protocol Reference
Guide PI-MBUS-300 Rev. J.

6.2 Supported Function Codes

Below is the list of supported function codes.

01 - Read Coil Status

02 - Read Input Status
03 - Read Holding Registers
04 - Read Input Registers
05 - Force Single Coil
06 - Preset Single Register
15 - Force Multiple Coils
16 - Preset Multiple Registers

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6.3 Register Definitions

6.3.1 Binary Outputs

Address Name Description
00001 Equalize Mode 1=Equalize Mode, 0=Float Mode
00002 Manual Timer Method Equalize Method (see note below)
00003 Manual Equalize Method Equalize Method (see note below)
00004 Auto-Equalize Timer Method Equalize Method (see note below)
00005 HVDC Shutdown Enable Enables High Voltage DC Shutdown
00006 Battery Type 0=Lead, 1=NiCd, Used for TempCo

Note: Only one equalize method can be active at a time. The equalize method cannot be
turned off. By turning on one of the equalize methods the charger will turn off the other two
equalize methods automatically.

6.3.2 Binary Inputs

Address Name Description

10001 HVDC High Voltage DC Alarm

10002 LVDC Low Voltage DC Alarm

10003 DC Output Failure Charger Failure Alarm

10004 AC Input Failure AC Input Failure Alarm

10005 Positive Ground Fault Positive Ground Fault Alarm

10006 Negative Ground Fault Negative Ground Fault Alarm

10007 CAR Summary (Common) Alarm Relay

10008 HVDC Shutdown High Voltage DC Shutdown Enabled

10009 LVAC Shutdown Low Voltage AC Shutdown Enabled

10010 FLS Enabled Forced Load Share Enabled

10011 Temperature Probe Installed Temperature Probe Installed

10012 Defective Temperature Probe Defective Temperature Probe Alarm

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6.3.3 Input Registers

Address Name Description Multiplier

30001 Communication Firmware Rev. Software Revision 100

30002 DNP Rev Software Revision 100

30003 AT10.1 Firmware Rev Software Revision 100

30004 Voltage Rating Charger Voltage Rating 1

30005 Current Rating Charger Current Rating 1

30006 Voltage Output Voltage 10

30007 Current Output Current 10

30008 Equalize Time Remaining Equalize Time Remaining in Hours 1

30009 Error Number Self Diagnostic Error Codes 1

30010 Battery Temperature Temperature in Celsius 1

6.3.4 Holding Registers

Address Name Description Multiplier

40001 Float Voltage Setpoint Float Voltage Setpoint 10

40002 Equalize Voltage Setpoint Equalize Voltage Setpoint 10

40003 Equalize Time Equalize Time in Hours 1

40004 Current Limit Current Limit in Amps 10

40005 HVDC Setpoint High Voltage DC Alarm Setpoint 10

40006 LVDC Setpoint Low Voltage DC Alarm Setpoint 10

6.3.5 Scaling Sample

Reading address 30006 Voltage returns a value of 1300. The multiplier for that address is 10
(1300 / 10 = 130.0). Setting the Float Voltage Setpoint 40001 to 125.0 Vdc requires setting
the address 40001 to 1250 because the multiplier is 10. 125.0 x 10 = 1250.

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7 AT Series Charger Data Ranges

7.1 Voltage Ranges
Voltage Float Voltage Equalize Voltage HVDC LVDC
Rating
(Volts) Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max
12 11.5 14.5 11.7 16.0 12.0 19.0 7.0 13.0
24 22.0 29.5 23.4 32.0 24.0 38.0 15.0 25.0
48 44.0 58.0 46.8 61.0 48.0 76.0 30.0 50.0
130 110.0 141.0 117.0 149.0 120.0 175.0 80.0 126.0

7.2 Current Ranges

Current Current Limit
Rating
(Amps) Min Max
6 3.0 6.6
12 6.0 13.2
16 8.0 17.6
20 10.0 22.0
25 12.5 27.5
30 15.0 33.0
40 20.0 44.0
50 25.0 55.0
75 37.5 82.5
100 50.0 110.0
125 62.0 138.0
150 75.0 165.0
200 100.0 220.0
250 125.0 275.0
300 150.0 330.0
400 200.0 440.0
500 250.0 550.0
600 300.0 660.0
800 400.0 880.0
1000 500.0 1100.0

7.3 Equalize Time

Equalize time range is 0 to 255 hours.

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AT Series Communications Module

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JF5026-00.pdf
What is the AT Communications Module?
The AT Communications Module (ordering p/n EJ5037-##) allows an AT10.1 or
AT30 Series microprocessor-controlled battery charger to interact with a computer system.
With this option, a remote operator can read and change the parameters of the charger.
Everything a user can do at the charger’s front panel display is accessible remotely. Refer to
the AT Series Communications Module operation manual (JA0102-04) for further details.
Why would I want to use the remote communications?
The AT Series battery charger is equipped with a summary (common) alarm relay
that is activated with any other alarm. However, the common alarm does not indicate which
alarm was activated. The communications option allows a computer system to remotely
monitor all alarm conditions and monitor all parameters of the charger including the output
voltage and current. It also allows the user to change set points and charger modes remotely.
What features are available to me from a remote location?
Meters Charger Mode
Voltage Float
Current Equalize
Equalize Time Remaining
Battery Temperature Equalize Method
Manual
Setpoints Timer
Float Voltage Auto
Equalize Voltage
Equalize Time Alarms
Current Limit High DC Voltage
High DC Voltage Alarm Low DC Voltage
Low DC Voltage Alarm DC Output Failure
High DC Shutdown Enable AC Input Failure
Positive Ground Fault
Status Negative Ground Fault
Temperature Probe Installed High DC Voltage Shutdown
Forced Load Share Enabled Common Alarm Relay
Error Number Code

Will the AT Series Communications work with my existing SCADA system?

The computer system can be a SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition)
system. SCADA will monitor or log the parameters of the charger and other devices in the
facility. There are many different versions of SCADA software available for different types
of industries and features. They communicate using industrial communication protocols such
as Modbus and DNP3. The SCADA software is configured for the charger’s data and a
display screen is designed to display the information for the operator. The screen can be
setup to display and allow control over the operation of the charger. HindlePower does not
sell or maintain SCADA systems.

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How do I configure the AT Communications Module control board?

For simple applications, the Communications pc board (A12) can be configured using
DIP switches. The DIP switches set the Protocol, serial type (RS-232 or RS-485), serial
speed (baud rate), Modbus protocol, and the Modbus slave address. For the more advanced
configuration parameters used for the DNP3 protocol, a computer is required to configure the
parameters. Refer to the AT Series Communications Module operation manual (JA0102-
04) for further details.
Can the AT Communications Module be added to an old charger in the field?
Yes. The communications option can be added to a charger in the field.
How do I know if AT Communications is compatible with my charger?
AT Series chargers manufactured before January 1, 2003 will require the main
control pc board (A1) to be replaced or reprogrammed to add the update software to support
the communications option. Chargers that have the older EN0024-00 main control pc board
(A1) will need a replacement. Chargers that have an EN5002-00 Rev. 0, 1, or 2 main control
pc board (A1) will also need replacement. Chargers that have an EN5002-00 Rev. 3 or
higher but do not have software Rev. 3.00 or higher need to be reprogrammed. Chargers that
have an EN5002-00 Rev. 3A or higher and have software Rev. 3.00 or higher already support
the AT Series Communications Module option.
How do you connect to the AT Communications Module?
The AT Communication Module supports a serial connection using either RS-232 or
RS-485. RS-232 is a standard serial connection used on computer systems and is limited to a
maximum cable length of 50ft/15.4m. For industrial applications RS-485 is recommended.
RS-485 is designed to be immune to electrically noisy environments and can have up to a
maximum cable length of 4,000ft/1.2km.
What wiring variation of RS-485 is supported?
Two wire, half-duplex
Can I communicate to more than one AT Series charger?
Yes. RS-485 communications allows multiple chargers to be connected to the same
serial network. Up to thirty-two (32) AT Series chargers can be connected together. Each
charger will be assigned an address so that the computer system knows which charger it is
communicating with. RS-232 does not support multiple chargers on a serial network.
What speed does the AT Communications Module support?
The AT Communications Module can be configured for either 9,600 or 19,200 bits
per second (baud rate).
What language (protocol) does the AT Communications Module use?
The AT Communications Module utilizes two protocols (languages): Modbus and
DNP3.

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What is the difference between Modbus and DNP3?

Modbus is an industrial protocol that has been used for many years. There are two
variations of the Modbus protocol: ASCII and RTU.
DNP3 is a newer protocol developed specifically for the utility industry. DNP3 can
be configured so that if an event occurs, the charger will send a message to the computer
system of any changes. This is called unsolicited messaging. DNP3 with unsolicited
messaging enabled detects the alarm and notifies the computer system immediately instead of
waiting for the computer system to poll for the status of the alarm.
Both protocols allow the computer system to query the charger for the current status.
What level of DNP3 does the AT Communications support?
The AT Communications Module supports DNP3 Level 2 with some advanced
features. Refer to the AT Communications Module operation manual (JA0102-04) for the
implementation of DNP3.
Can I communicate over the telephone?
Yes. A modem can be used to connect the AT Communications Module to an analog
phone line. The modem is should be set to auto-answer. The computer system will also need
a modem. The computer system will dial out to the AT Series charger. The modem
connected at the charger will answer the call and start communicating. Refer to the AT
Communications Module operation manual (JA0102-04) for connection details.
Can I communicate to an AT Series Charger via a fiber optic connection?
Yes. An optional fiber optic to serial converter is available. This option, when
ordered, will be installed in the charger at the factory and will allow direct connection of
fiber connections compatible with standard Dymec type converters. Ethernet connections
over fiber are not supported at this time.
Can I connect the AT Series charger to Ethernet network?
Yes. This connection requires an additional AT Series Communications Ethernet
Gateway assembly. Two variations of the AT Communications Gateway exist, one version
is for Modbus connections, and the other is for DNP3.
What specific types of DNP3 over Ethernet are supported?
The AT Communications Module, when combined with the AT Communications
DNP3 Gateway will support both DNP/TCP and DNP/UDP.
What specific types of Modbus over Ethernet are supported?
The AT Communications Module, when combined with the AT Communications
Modbus Gateway will support Modbus TCP\IP.
What types of Ethernet media are supported?
Both AT Communications Gateways have a 10/100 Base-T port (support 10 or 100
Mbps over copper). Fiber Ethernet connections are not supported at this time.
How do I configure the AT Communication Gateways?
The IP address, Gateway IP Address, Network Mask, and various other protocol
specific parameters can be configured and managed with a pc, using a standard web browser
or via terminal emulation software.

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Do the AT Communication Gateways incorporate any security measures?

Yes. Each AT Communications Gateway can be configured to only allow changes
from up to four (4) specific Manager IP Addresses.
Do the AT Communication Gateways incorporate any SNMP Configuration?
Yes. Each AT Communication Gateway permits the user to assign “Contact Person”,
“Device Name”, and “Physical Location” parameters.
Can a previously-purchased AT Series charger be field-upgraded with
Ethernet Communications capability?
Yes. In most cases a kit can be provided. You will need to contact the factory with
the AT Series battery charger serial number, so we can determine what components are
required, and if any components need to be upgraded.
Can I access additional resources for AT Communications online?
Yes. A number of supplemental documents for the AT Series Communications
Module option are available online, and may be used in conjunction with this FAQ:
Doc. No Online Hyperlink Description
JF5026-00 http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JF5026-00.pdf AT Communications FAQs (this text, stand-alone)

JA0102-04 http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JA0102-04.pdf AT Communications Module Operating Manual

JD5008-00 http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JD5008-00.pdf AT Communications Module Field Installation
JD5012-00 http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JD5012-00.pdf AT Series Main Ctrl PC Board (A1) Replacement
JE5107-00 http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JE5107-00.pdf AT Communications Module Assembly / Wiring

n/a http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/RS422+485AppNote.pdf 3rd Party RS-422 and RS-485 Application Note

n/a http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/EDNP-3UsersGuide.pdf 3rd Party Ethernet Gateway User's Guide (DNP-3)
n/a http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/EMB-2UsersGuide.pdf 3rd Party Ethernet Gateway User's Guide (Modbus)

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APPENDIX B (STANDARD DRAWINGS)

AT Series Battery Charger Communications PC Board

Assembly Detail (JE5107-00)

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APPENDIX B (STANDARD DRAWINGS)

AT Series Battery Charger Communications PC Board

Assembly Detail (JE5107-00)

http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JE5107-00.pdf

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APPENDIX C

AT Series Communications Module

FIELD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JD5008-00.pdf
BACKGROUND
The AT Series Communications Module is a product accessory, compatible with AT10.1 Group I,
AT10.1 Group II, and AT30 Series microprocessor-controlled float battery chargers. This
document (JD5008-00) is a service procedure for FIELD INSTALLATION of the
communications kit (EJ5037-1#) into an existing charger. For full operation of the installed kit,
please refer to the separate AT Series Communications Module user's manual (JA0102-04).
RECEIVING / SETUP
1. The AT Series Communications Module is not compatible with older AT Series battery
chargers. Please confirm the revision of the AT Series Main Control PC Board (A1) is
EN5002-00 - Rev. 6 or higher. If not, please order a new pc board from your Sales Rep.
2. Verify you have received ALL the required and correct parts in your field retrofit kit.
Item Part No. Description
A) EN5004-00 AT Series Communications Module PC Board (A12)
B) n/a AT Series Communications Power Supply Resistor (R29) Assembly
C) n/a nylon wire ties for securing harness
D) JD5008-00 Field Installation Instructions
E) JE5107-00 AT Series Communications Module Assembly Detail Drawing
F) JA0102-04 Private-labeled AT Series Comm Module User's Instructions
3. Verify the resistance of the R29 assembly per the table below. If the resistance is not correct,
the EN5004-00 Communications Module PC Board (A12) may incur damage upon start-up.
Charger Output 12 Vdc 24 Vdc 48 Vdc 130 Vdc
Field Install Kit EJ5037-11 EJ5037-12 EJ5037-13 EJ5037-14
R29 Rating 11W 15 Ohm 25W 50 Ohm 50W 150 Ohm 100W 500 Ohm
R29 Resistor one (1) R29 on one (1) R29 with one (1) R29 with one (1) R29 with
Assembly Type "picket fence" mounting brackets mounting brackets mounting brackets

4. Verify the AT Series product and cabinet "style" of your charger, based upon the model, and
refer to the table below. Images of cabinet styles are featured in the operating manual.
AT10.1 G1 AT10.1 G1 AT10.1 G2 AT10.1 G2
Product
Style-586 Style-594 Style-5017 Style-5018
mounted along right mounted along right mounted to back mounted to back
Location
leg of I/O panel leg of I/O panel galvanized mounting galvanized mounting
of R29
mounting bracket mounting bracket base (near R3) base (near R3)
Connection A3-E10 GD PCB A3-E10 GD PCB W2(-) bus bar W2(-) bus bar
of Wire # 195 (see wiring diagram) (see wiring diagram) (see wiring diagram) (see wiring diagram)
AT30 AT30 AT30 AT30
Product
Style-5018 Style-5030 Style-163 Style-198
mounted to back mounted to outside mounted to back mounted to back
Location
galvanized mounting surface of breaker mtg. phenolic mounting phenolic mounting
of R29
base (near R3) bracket (near R3) panel (near R3) panel (near R3)
Connection R1-1(-) dc shunt R1-1(-) dc shunt R1-1(-) dc shunt R1-1(-) dc shunt
of Wire # 195 (see wiring diagram) (see wiring diagram) (see wiring diagram) (see wiring diagram)

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PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: DISCONNECT ALL AC AND DC POWER SOURCES FROM THE
BATTERY CHARGER BEFORE PROCEEDING. ONLY QUALIFIED SERVICE
TECHNICIANS SHOULD PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE. FOLLOW THE SITE
AND YOUR EMPLOYER'S STANDARD SAFETY PROCEDURES.
WARNING: OPENING CIRCUIT BREAKERS DOES NOT REMOVE ALL
DANGEROUS VOLTAGES FROM INSIDE THE CHARGER. AFTER AC AND DC
POWER ARE REMOVED, VERIFY THAT DC FILTER CAPACITORS (C1 AND/OR
C2) ARE DISCHARGED BEFORE PROCEEDING.
NOTE: GROUND YOURSELF WITH A WRIST STRAP. STATIC ELECTRICITY
MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS.
PROCEDURE
1. Shut down the AT Series battery charger per the Operating and Service Instructions.
2. Open the charger front panel (door) and remove any supplied plexiglas safety shields.
3. Refer to the table on the previous page, and mount the Communications Module Power
Supply Resistor (R29) Assembly inside the battery charger (normally located near R3).
4. Remove the CU-AL compression lug from TB1(+) on the charger I/O panel. Connect the
flying lead of wire # 191 coming from the R29 resistor assembly to the TB1(+) stud terminal,
and remount the CU-AL compression lug.
5. Refer to the table on the previous page, and connect the flying lead of wire # 195 of the R29
resistor assembly to the AT Series battery charger "system common" contact point.
6. Route the remaining wires # 194 & 195 (which end at the 4-pin Molex-type plug) along the
charger's main signal harness. The wires will lead to the left side of the Main Control PC
Board (A1), mounted on the charger's front panel. Tie-wrap the new wires in place.
7. Handling all pc boards by their edges, remove the existing Main Control PC Board (A1) and
Gate Driver PC Boards (A11/A15) if applicable, off of the nylon stand-offs.
8. If a terminator plug (EJ5201-00) is present and attached to A1-J14, remove and discard it.
9. Carefully insert the Communications Module PC Board (A12) onto the Main Control PC
Board (A1) by inserting A12-P13 onto A1-J14. See detail drawing (JE5107-00).
10. Return the connected pc boards (A1/A12) to the back of the front instrument panel, and
carefully snap them onto the nylon stand-offs. Confirm all pc boards are firmly seated.
11. Insert the white nylon 4-pin Molex-type plug from the R29 resistor assembly into socket
(J20) in the upper-left corner of the AT Series Communications Module PC Board (A12).
12. Close the AT Series battery charger front panel (door).
13. Turn on the charger’s dc output circuit breaker (CB2) first, followed by the ac input circuit
breaker (CB1) second.
14. Restart the AT Series battery charger per the Operating and Service Instructions.
15. Field Installation of the AT Series Communications Module is now complete. For full
operation of the installed module, please refer to the supplied AT Series Communications
Module user's manual (JA0102-04).

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DOCUMENT NUMBER
The text and graphics contained within this manual are controlled by the battery charger
manufacturer's internal part number (JA5026-00). The revision level and dates of this manual's
text and graphics are listed below. These controls supercede all other available dates. The first
two and last two pages of this manual are reserved for company-specific front and back cover
artwork. Any revision levels, revision dates, or document numbers featured on the first two and
last two pages of this manual refer to the cover artwork only.

DOCUMENT INFORMATION
Document Number: JA5026-00
Revision Level: 5
Document Change Number: 22198
Filename: [JA5026-00.Rev5.ATCommMod-manual.doc]
Last Date Saved: [7/6/2010 1:11:00 PM]
Last Date Printed: [07/06/2010 1:14 PM]

PARTS DATA PACKAGE

Any job-specific customized Parts Data Package report supplied with this battery
charger communications module, the corresponding battery charger, and/or this manual,
supercede any standard parts listed in this manual.

DRAWINGS
A customized record drawing package is available for your AT Series
Communications Module and/or your corresponding AT10.1 or AT30 Series battery charger,
featuring a unit-specific drawing list / data nameplate detail, outline drawing, itemized internal
component layout, electrical schematic with component ratings, and a full connection diagram.
If the standard drawings featured in this manual are not sufficient, please contact your Sales
Representative for drawing availability from the battery charger manufacturer.
Any job-specific custom drawings supplied with your AT Series Communications
Module and/or your corresponding AT10.1 or AT30 Series battery charger, supercede the
standard drawing featured in Appendix B.

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ONLINE AVAILABILITY
An unlabeled version of this operating and service instruction manual is available online
at http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JA0102-04.pdf. Other related product operating manuals,
feature and accessory special instructions, standard drawings (including the ones listed in this
manual), field service instructions, and product application notes for the AT Series
microprocessor-controlled battery chargers and battery charger products are available online at
http://www.ATSeries.net/. Saved in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF), they are
readily available for downloading and printing.
If revision levels differ between the drawings embedded in this manual and the full
online PDF drawings, refer to document with the higher revision level. For document availability
of private-labeled manuals and/or standard drawings, please contact your sales representative
or visit the web site listed on the back cover of this manual.

RELATED DOCUMENTS

Doc. No Online Hyperlink Description

JA0102-01 http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JA0102-01.pdf AT10.1 G1 Manual (unlabeled)
JA0102-02 http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JA0102-02.pdf AT10.1 G2 Manual (unlabeled)
JA0102-03 http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JA0102-03.pdf AT30 Manual (unlabeled)
JA0102-04 http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JA0102-04.pdf AT Comm. Module Manual (unlabeled)
JA0102-05 http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JA0102-05.pdf AT-DC Dist. Panel Manual (unlabeled)

JA5015-00 http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JA5015-00.pdf AT TempCo Probe Acsy. Instructions

JA5054-00 http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JA5054-00.pdf AT Forced Load Sharing Instructions
JA5098-00 http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JA5098-00.pdf AT Latching Alarm Relays Instructions

JD0064-00 http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JD0064-00.pdf Preventative Maintenance Procedure

JD5003-00 http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JD5003-00.pdf TempCo Probe Application Note
JD5008-00 http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JD5008-00.pdf AT Comm. Module Field Installation
JD5009-00 http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JD5009-00.pdf AT10.1 G1 Rectifier Field Installation
JD5010-00 http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JD5010-00.pdf AT Power Res. (R3) Field Installation
JD5012-00 http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JD5012-00.pdf Main Ctrl PC Board (A1) Field Installation

JD0052-00 http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JD0052-00.pdf Battery Discharge Dual Operation Note

JD5002-00 http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JD5002-00.pdf DC Motor Starting Application Note
JD5006-00 http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JD5006-00.pdf Alt. & Temp. De-Rating Application Note
JD5011-00 http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JD5011-00.pdf Ext. Free-Wheeling Diode Application Note
JD5013-00 http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JD5013-00.pdf AC Ripple Specification Application Note

JE5107-00 http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JE5107-00.pdf AT Series Comm. Module Assembly Detail

JF5026-00 http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JF5026-00.pdf AT Series Comm. Module FAQs

n/a http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/RS422+485AppNote.pdf 3rd Party RS-422 & RS-485 Application Note

n/a http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/EDNP-3UsersGuide.pdf 3rd Party Ethernet Gateway User's Guide (DNP-3)
n/a http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/EMB-2UsersGuide.pdf 3rd Party Ethernet Gateway User's Guide (Modbus)

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