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System Operation
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► To enable Battery Test (or to start or stop a test manually)
 Use the SC100 keypad to go to: Menu > Configuration > Battery Test > Edit.
 Or, in DCTools go to: Control Processes > Battery Test
► To use an external relay contact to activate a Battery Test (optional)
 Connect a voltage free relay contact or switch to any Digital Input.
 In DCTools go to Digital Inputs.
 Configure the selected Digital Input and set Function to Start Battery Test.
► To reset a Battery Test Fail alarm
 In DCTools go to: Alarms.
 Click on Reset Battery Test Fail.
Information
The following information is available about Battery Test.
Parameter
Description
Where to find:
State
Indicates if Battery Test is disabled, locked-out, active
or inactive.
SC100*: Menu > Controls >
Battery Test
DCTools: Control Processes
> Battery Test
Remaining Time
The time to the end of the currently active Battery Test.
Next Start Time
The time to the start of the next Battery Test.
Lockout Remaining
The time remaining until a Battery Test can be started.
DCTools: Control Processes
> Battery Test
Voltage Offset
The adjustment to the bus voltage being applied due to
the Battery Test. While a Battery Test is running, the
rectifiers are turned down to force the battery to carry
the load.
*Only if Battery Test is Enabled.
Configuration
Set the following parameters.
Parameter
Description
Where to find:
Termination
Voltage
If the bus voltages drops below this value during a
Battery Test, then the test fails.
SC100: Menu >
Configuration > Battery Test
DCTools: Control Processes
> Battery Test
Duration
The maximum time a Battery Test process will be
active. The battery test will pass if the bus voltage
remains above the Battery Test Termination Voltage
for the duration of the test.
Interval
The time between scheduled battery tests. The interval
period begins at the start of a battery test. Zero disables
scheduled battery tests. Zero also disables the Lockout
following an ac supply failure, allowing an immediate
manual test.
DCTools: Control Processes
> Battery Test
Lockout
Battery Test is is not able to start for this period after
an ac fail. This allows time for a battery to recharge
before a Battery Test.