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Overview of the manual's scope and content, including the Cellwatch Frontier unit.
Crucial safety precautions and warnings for the installation and operation of the equipment.
Detailed technical specifications for the Frontier hardware, including power, dimensions, and capacity.
Technical specifications for Data Collection Modules (DCM) 5, DCM6-L, DCM6-H, and DCM6-R.
Information on available mounting configurations for the Frontier system, including wall and rack mounts.
Details on the back panel of the Frontier system, including input connections and port configurations.
Details on temperature probes, including wiring and their function as ambient temperature sensors.
Guidance on the mounting, placement, and installation of Data Collection Modules (DCM) hardware.
Instructions on properly tabbing battery terminals for DCM connections, including washer types and placement.
Detailed instructions and diagrams for connecting Data Collection Modules (DCM) to the battery system.
Steps for configuring and adding FED units to the Frontier system via the Battery Design wizard.
Procedure for calibrating FED units to accurately detect low electrolyte levels in battery containers.
Practical examples demonstrating how to build battery configurations for common system setups.
Example configuration for a standard system with FEDs, including batteries, probes, and DCMs.
Guidance on resolving common issues encountered during battery configuration and setup.
Overview of the user guide's focus on the web-based graphical user interface (GUI) functionality.
Instructions on accessing the Frontier unit via web interface using IP address or USB service port.
Description of the Home page, displaying pertinent battery information and alarm status.
How to view, sort, filter, and export logs of past and present alarm events in the Frontier system.
Guidance on accessing and displaying historical data, including types of graphs and data sources.
Overview of configuration options available in the Settings menu for alarm limits and diagnostics.
Process for creating or editing a battery configuration, including answering hardware and connection questions.
Configuration of IP settings, NTP servers, and network protocols for the Frontier device.
Settings for configuring temperature probes, including setting labels and offset values.
Configuration of current transducer (CT) settings for monitoring discharge and charge events.
Setting alarm limits for voltage, ohmic value, and temperature for strings and individual channels.
Guidance on interpreting various alarms, including voltage, temperature, and ohmic value alarms.
Detailed guide on building configuration files and setting parameters for Frontier hardware.
Walkthrough of the Battery Design wizard to create a configuration file for the Frontier system.
Answering questions about probes, straps, and digital input bits to define system parameters.
Terminology and settings related to batteries, strings, and monitoring points within the system.
Configuration options for strings, including assigning probes, transducers, and digital input bits.
Specifying each channel's assignment as cell, strap, or cable for accurate monitoring.
Settings for FED units, including string coverage, number of FEDs, and per-channel assignments.
Procedure for saving the battery configuration and managing historical data.
Steps for configuring temperature probe ports and assigning them to specific strings.
Settings for current transducers, including terminology, types, capacity, and assignment.
Troubleshooting common errors in battery configuration, such as incorrect DCM counts or readings.
Resolving errors where the number of detected DCMs does not match the configuration file.
Steps to diagnose and correct inaccurate readings from current transducers (CTs).
Guide to integrating the Frontier device into SCADA, BMS, and other data acquisition environments.
Information on integrating Frontier into building management or SCADA systems using Modbus TCP/IP.
Configuring SNMP for transporting battery data and system information over UDP.
Enabling SNMP service, selecting versions, and downloading the Management Information Base (MIB).
Configuration options for Community-Based SNMP version 2, including read community and trap recipients.
Enabling SNMP version 3 with User-based Security Model (USM) for enhanced security.
Configuring DNP3 for sending data to SCADA or other data acquisition systems.
Enabling DNP3 service and configuring the number of concurrent masters and advanced settings.
Options for configuring master stations (Primary/Secondary), including link and IP settings.
Configuring the Frontier system to communicate with an existing Cellwatch Central server.
General| Battery Types Supported | NiCd, Li-ion |
|---|---|
| String Voltage Monitoring | Yes |
| Ambient Temperature Monitoring | Yes |
| Communication Protocols | Modbus, SNMP |
| Web Interface | Yes, for configuration and monitoring |
| Temperature Range | -20°C to +80°C |
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