KACO Powador Argus 16S DCS - Manual (Page 24)

Controller Circuit Board
Page 24 Operating Instructions Powador Argus 16S DCS, 24S DCS_EN
8.2 Main display
The Powador Argus controller circuit board monitors and displays the current of individual strings, and transmits
these values to a data logger over the RS485 bus.
When the controller circuit board is supplied with power, the LCD displays either “16 Strings” or “24 Strings”, depend-
ing on the hardware configuration. After 3 seconds, the display switches to the main menu. This display shows the
values for the PV strings and the analogue connections. These values are displayed every 3 seconds in a loop.
Press the LEFT button to switch to the next screen immediately. The system information and any recorded events
are then displayed. If you do not press any other button, the current screen will be displayed for 5 seconds. Then
the 3 second loop with the values of the PV strings and the analogue connections will resume.
8.2.1 Display: “STRING 1 TO 24”
In this display, up to eight strings are displayed together with the corresponding current. The current communica-
tion status between the Powador Argus and either a Powador-proLOG or another XP series inverter is displayed at
the top right. In rows 2 to 4, individual current values are displayed from left to right. These values are shown in
amperes to two decimal places. If there is a communication error in one of the current sensors, the value “xxx.xxA”
is displayed. Correct functioning is shown by the letter “P”. If no communication is taking place, “S” is displayed.
8.2.2 Display: “ANALOG 1 TO 4”
This display shows the values of the analogue connections. The latest communication status between the Powador
Argus and either a Powador-proLOG or an inverter of the XP series is displayed at the right. The individual analogue
values are displayed in the second row. These values have two decimal places and are displayed without a unit.
8.2.3 Display: “SYSTEM INFO”
The following values are displayed:
• Current address of the Powador Argus
• Software version of the DSP firmware
• Software version of the PIC software
8.3 Display of user settings
Here you can change the following settings:
• Address of the Powador Argus
• Display language
• Communication protocol for communication with the data logger (Powador-proLOG or XP inverter)
• Number of connected analogue channels
To change a particular setting, press the RIGHT button. Press the RIGHT button again to change the value. Press the
LEFT button to change to the next digit of the value and press OK or CANCEL to enter the value. If you have selected
OK, press the RIGHT button to apply the selected value. Select CANCEL to cancel the changes.