Alpha Technologies PowerAgent SC3 - Manual (Page 17)

PowerAgent TM SC3 Site Controller Document # 700-000014-01 Rev 2
Installation and Operation
Phoenix Broadband Technologies, LLC 10/28/2010
Page 17 of 57
5.2 Network Connections
Connect the rear panel Ethernet connector to the network through a hub or switch. On a
managed switch, make sure that the switch port has been enabled.
Set the IP Address of the Site Controller as described in the following section.
Verify network communications by accessing the Web page and telnet setup menu over the
network.
5.3 Connecting Battery Sensors
Connect the cable from the battery sensor daisy-chain to an available “BATTERY STRINGS”
connector on the Site Controller rear panel.
NOTE: We strongly recommend that you order the appropriate Cable Kit for each string
and not make your own sensor cables. A single improperly made cable can destroy an
entire string of sensors.
The site controller will begin to auto-discover the sensors connected in each of the daisy-chains.
You will notice the String LEDs on the front panel flashing in sequence left to right. This indicates
that the controller is polling each string and looking for sensors on that string. Once a string has
been discovered it will be visible in the Web page.
5.4 Connecting RIMs and ROMs
RIMs and ROMS are connected to one of the P-BUS connectors on the rear of the Site Controller
using CAT-5 cables. Up to 200 feet of cable can be connected each of the two P-BUS ports. Up
to 4 RIMs and 4 ROMs can be connected to each P-Bus port, for a total of 8 RIMs and 8 ROMs.
Refer to the RIM and ROM installation manual for information on mounting and configuring the
RIM and ROM.
5.5 Connecting Current Sensors
Up to 6 Current Measurement Interfaces (CMI) can be connected to P-BUS port A. These 6 units
correspond to the 6 strings. Each CMI must be set to a unique addresses, from 1 to 6. The
Addresses correspond to the 6 strings. For example; current measurements made on CMI
address 2 are displayed with string 2.