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PSX-NL4 Network Module - Operation Manual

Enable/Disable Button

This button will enable or disable the Battery Status section. Disable the section to prevent confusion and erroneous email alerts if

the current sensor is not connected in series with the battery (Figure 3.4).

Figure 3.4 - Battery Enable / Disable Button (PSX main screen)

3.2.1.4 Battery Test

The Battery Test section allows the user to test the actual run-time of a system with the installed battery set. (Figure 3.2, page 21). This

test may be run manually or may be scheduled for a one-time automated test. If email is conﬁgured on the PSX-NL4, a report of the

results can be emailed. Select "Y" next to the Email Report heading to send an email at the conclusion of the test.

i WARNING: During the Battery Run Time Test, the system battery will be discharged to 85% of the nominal voltage, leaving

essentially 0% battery capacity should AC power be interrupted during or immediately after the test. Appropriate measures MUST

be taken to ensure the security/safety of the building and its occupants during the Battery Run Time Test.

To run a test manually

• Ensure a battery set is connected to the PSX power supply and that the Current Sensor is properly connected in line with the

battery set. See Section 1.3.4 for more information on the Current Sensor. The "Enable/Disable" button in the Battery Status

section must be ENABLED.

• Select whether or not you want a report emailed at the end of the test by selecting "Y" or "N" in the "Battery Run Time Test" header.

Email parameters must be properly set up on the Conﬁgure page of the PSX-NL4, or this selection will be unavailable.

• Click the "Start Manual Test" button. A warning message will appear (Figure 3.5). Click OK to begin the test.

Figure 3.5 - Battery Run Time Test Warning

• While the test is in progress, there will be two messages on the PSX page - one indicating "Battery discharging..." in the Battery

Run Time Test section, and one indicating "Caution Battery test in progress. System powered by battery." in the PSX Status sec-

tion (See Figure 3.6)

• At the conclusion of the test, the measured battery runtime and last test date will be displayed in the Battery Test section (See

Figure 3.7, page 26). The results will also be emailed if emailing is enabled.

To Schedule a One-Time Test

• Ensure a battery set is connected to the PSX power supply and that the Current Sensor is properly connected in line with the

battery set. See Section 1.3.4 for more information on the Current Sensor. The "Enable/Disable" button in the Battery Status

section must be ENABLED.

• Select whether or not you want a report emailed at the end of the test by selecting "Y" or "N" in the "Battery Run Time Test" header.

Email parameters must be properly set up on the Conﬁgure page of the PSX-NL4, or this selection will be unavailable.

• Enter the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and am/pm for when you want the test to begin.

• Click the "Schedule Test" Button - the Scheduled Start Time will appear.

• At the conclusion of the test, the measured battery runtime and last test date will be displayed in the Battery Test section (See

Figure 3.8, page 26). The results will also be emailed if emailing is enabled.

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