Alpha Technologies PowerAgent SC3 User Manual
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PowerAgent
TM
SC3 Site Controller
Document # 700-000014-01 Rev 2
Installation and Operation
Phoenix Broadband Technologies, LLC
10/28/2010
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Table of Contents
1
Important Information ................................................................................................ 4
1.1
Revision History .............................................................................................................. 4
1.2
Safety Notes ..................................................................................................................... 4
1.3
Important Symbols ......................................................................................................... 5
1.4
Definition of Terms ......................................................................................................... 5
1.5
Contact Information ....................................................................................................... 6
2
System Overview .......................................................................................................... 7
2.1
Sensor Description .......................................................................................................... 8
2.1.1
“High Voltage” and “Low Voltage” Sensors.......................................................................... 8
2.1.2
Sensor Selector Guide............................................................................................................. 9
2.2
Site Controller Description .......................................................................................... 11
2.3
Accessories ..................................................................................................................... 12
2.3.1
Cable Kits ............................................................................................................................. 12
2.3.2
Power Transformer ............................................................................................................... 13
2.3.3
Rack Mount Bracket ............................................................................................................. 13
3
Initial Bench Evaluation........................................................................................... 14
4
Sensor Installation .................................................................................................... 16
5
Site Controller Installation ....................................................................................... 16
5.1
Powering ........................................................................................................................ 16
5.2
Network Connections.................................................................................................... 17
5.3
Connecting Battery Sensors ......................................................................................... 17
5.4
Connecting RIMs and ROMs ...................................................................................... 17
5.5
Connecting Current Sensors ........................................................................................ 17
5.6
Setting the IP Address .................................................................................................. 18
5.7
Configuring the Site Controller ................................................................................... 18
5.7.1
Direct USB Connection ........................................................................................................ 19
5.7.2
USB Port Selection ............................................................................................................... 19
5.8
Accessing the Setup Menu............................................................................................ 20
5.8.1
Ethernet Crossover Cable Method ........................................................................................ 20
5.8.2
Router Method ...................................................................................................................... 20
5.8.3
Running the Site Controller Telnet Setup ............................................................................. 21
5.9
Site Controller Setup Menu ......................................................................................... 22
5.9.1
Setting the IP Address (0)..................................................................................................... 23
5.9.2
Web Passwords (1) ............................................................................................................... 24
5.9.3
SNMP Agent Configuration (3)............................................................................................ 25
5.9.4
HMS Defaults (4) ................................................................................................................. 25