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The PowerView is the primary user interface for the Power
Array system. It is used to control the Power Array, to config-
ure the functionality, monitor the system, set alarm thresh-
olds, and it provides audible and visual alarms for the sys-
tem.
Physical Features of the Powerview
The PowerView interface incorporates a 4 x 20 alphanumeric
liquid crystal display (LCD), four navigation keys, four light
emitting diode (LED) indicators, and an audible alarm beeper.
It is designed to either mount on the front of the frame, to
stand on top of the frame, or to be installed at a remote loca-
tion up to 6.1m (20') away. A short RJ45 cable is hardwired
to the top right module bay of the frame. This cable con-
nects to the PowerView when it is mounted onto the frame.
A 6.1m (20') RJ45 cable is provided for remote installation of
the PowerView.
Fig 6-1 The PowerView Interface
PowerView Functions
An overview of each of the PowerView interface functions
are provided below:
n User Interface - The PowerView is used to command the
system to power up, and power down the load equip-
ment, to review the status of modular and system com-
ponents, and to configure functionality of the system.
n Alarms and Alarm Thresholds - In the event of a power
disturbance, or loss of a system component, (and other
user-configured alarm conditions), the PowerView in-
terface emits both an audible alarm and displays a visual
message on the LCD screen*. Procedures for setting user
configurable parameters are provided in Chapter 7. All
PowerView display messages, and the corrective actions
are provided in Chapter 9.
n Set System Function Parameters - The PowerView can
be used to set parameters for the functioning of the Power
Array. These include acceptable input and output fre-
quency ranges, frequency of self tests, and minimum/
maximum settings for power transfers.
n PowerView Interface Parameters - The PowerView can
be used to set the contrast of the LCD screen, select the
information that is displayed in the startup screen, set
the time, date, password and the volume of the audible
alarm.
n Event Logging - The 64 most recent power and user
events are recorded and logged into the PowerView in-
terface. The interface can be configured to log a specific
set or range of data. This data, as well as compiled statis-
tics can be reviewed using the PowerView interface.
n Check Status and Diagnostics - Input voltage, output
voltage, available run time, load size, the present operat-
ing mode, and the status of every module in the Power
Array frame can be reviewed using the PowerView inter-
face. (See Chapter 7.)
n Testing - The PowerView interface can be used to per-
form a system self test and to simulate a power failure.
n Help Function - Pressing the up and down navigation
keys simultaneously launches context sensitive help.
*For example, a Power Array with an N+1 redundancy can be
configured to emit an audible alarm if the system incurs the
lose of a redundant power module. (Typically, this would be
the result of additional load being added, or a power module
failure.)
Chapter 6 - The PowerView Display
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