5.5.1 Optional ..................................................................................................................13
5.6 Tools ............................................................................................................................14
5.7 Building Management System Integration ....................................................................16
5.8 Panel Controls And Indicators ......................................................................................16
5.9 BDS System Specifications ..........................................................................................16
6 BEFORE SYSTEM INSTALLATION ...................................................................... 16
6.1 Required Drawings .......................................................................................................16
6.2 System Configurations .................................................................................................17
6.3 Location Consideration .................................................................................................19
6.3.1 Check Service Access ............................................................................................19
6.3.2 Maximum Wire And Cable Lengths ........................................................................19
6.3.3 Fiber Optic Cable And BDS–40 Communication Information ..................................19
6.3.4 Sense Lead Harness Routing From BDS–40 To The Battery .................................20
7 BEGIN SYSTEM INSTALLATION .......................................................................... 22
7.1 Identify and Verify Cells, Markings, Load Steps, Configuration, etc. .............................23
7.2 Prepare All Batteries ....................................................................................................23
7.2.1 Fit Tab Washers .....................................................................................................23
7.2.2 Check Sense Lead Routing From BDS–40 To The Battery ....................................25
7.2.3 Sense Leads Connection .......................................................................................25
7.2.4 Internal Resistance Load Lead Cable Connecting ..................................................25
7.2.5 Discharge Current Sensor (Optional) .....................................................................25
7.2.6 Temperature Sensor (Optional) ..............................................................................26
7.2.7 Float Current Sensor (Optional) .............................................................................27
7.2.8 Alarm Contacts And Remote Alarm Reset ..............................................................31
7.3 Base To Plus Unit Fiber Optic Connection ...................................................................32
8 FINAL STEPS CONNECTING TO BATTERY TERMINALS .................................. 33
8.1 Connect Cell Voltage Sense Lead Harness To BDS–40 ..............................................33
8.2 Installing The Cable Hood ............................................................................................33
9 FINAL STEPS COMMUNICATION CONNECTIONS ............................................. 33
9.1 Use With Local Computer ............................................................................................33
9.2 Use With No Local Computer .......................................................................................34
9.3 Communications Connections ......................................................................................35
9.3.1 Modem ...................................................................................................................35
9.3.2 USB .......................................................................................................................35
9.3.3 RS–232 ..................................................................................................................36
9.3.4 RJ–45 ....................................................................................................................36
10 DRAWINGS ............................................................................................................ 36