Tyco Electronics Galaxy SC Controller J85501F-1
2 - 2 Product Description Issue 13 February 2001
Basic Controller The basic controller (sometimes referred to as “independent”
controller) provides the basic local control and monitoring functions for
the battery plant. User access is by front-panel controls and display. It
provides key battery plant alarms, high voltage shutdown, and plant
voltage and current monitoring. The front panel includes an eight line,
40 character display, LEDs, switches and jacks.
The Galaxy’s basic controller section includes up to three rectifier
interface boards. Separate rectifier interface boards are needed to work
with Tyco Electronics ferroresonant or switch mode rectifiers, or
rectifiers manufactured by others.
Intelligent
Controller
The intelligent controller adds many intelligent control and monitoring
features:
Plant features, including plant alarms and histories, load statistics, auto
boost
Rectifier features, including sequencing, energy efficiency algorithm,
remote rectifier on/standby, rectifier event histories
Figure 2-1: Galaxy SC Controller With Door Open
(Basic Circuit Packs At Right of Cabinet,
Intelligent Circuit Packs At Left)
Local PC
Port RS232
ESD Wrist Strap Jack