IBMU Battery Monitoring Unit

Installation & Commissioning Manual

IBMU Battery Monitoring Unit

Installation & Commissioning Manual

Version V1.0
Revision date December 27, 2018
BOM 3101

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Special Declaration

Personnel Safety

1. This product must be installed and commissioned by professional engineers of the

manufacturer or its authorized agent. Failure to observe this could result in product malfunction
or personnel safety risk.
2. Take the time to read this product manual and the safety precaution thoroughly before
installing and commissioning this product. Failure to observe this could result in product
malfunction or personnel safety risk.
3. This product is not intended for life support device application.

Product Safety

1. If this product will be stored or remain de-energized for a long period, it must be placed in a dry
and clean environment within specified temperature range.
2. This product should be used in an appropriate operating environment. For details, refer to the
section on the environmental requirement in this manual.
3. This product is not designed for application in an environment:
• Where the temperature and relative humidity are outside the specifications
• Subject to vibrations or shocks
• Where conductive dusts, corrosive gases, salts, or flammable gases are present
• Near heat sources or strong electromagnetic interferences

Disclaimer

Vertiv disclaims any and all responsibility or liability for the defects or malfunction caused by:
• Application range or operating environment outside the specifications
• Unauthorized modification, improper installation or operation
• Force majeure
• Other actions not in compliance with the instructions in this manual
Revision Information
V1.0 (December 27, 2018)
Initial release.
 Contents

Chapter 1 Overview........................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Appearance ............................................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Functions ................................................................................................................................................................................1

Chapter 2 System Composition And Module Description ............................................................................................. 2

2.1 System Composition ............................................................................................................................................................2
2.2 Single Cell Detection (TA) Module ...................................................................................................................................4
2.3 Battery controller Module ..................................................................................................................................................4
2.4 Current Detection (TC) Module ........................................................................................................................................6
2.5 Communication Converter Module ...................................................................................................................................6

Chapter 3 Installation ....................................................................................................................................................... 8

3.1 Tools For Installation&Commissioning .............................................................................................................................8
3.2 Procedures For Installation&Commissioning ...............................................................................................................10
3.3 Installation ...........................................................................................................................................................................10
3.3.1 Numbering Batteries ..............................................................................................................................................10
3.3.2 Installation Of TA Test Cable ..............................................................................................................................11
3.3.3 Installation of TA Module .....................................................................................................................................12
3.3.4 Setting of TA Module Address ...........................................................................................................................13
3.3.5 Installation, Connection And Address Setting Of CT And TC Module .......................................................16
3.3.6 Installation Of Battery Controller Module And Connection Of TA And TC Modules ...............................17
3.3.7 Wiring Layout .........................................................................................................................................................18
Chapter 4 Start-up .......................................................................................................................................................... 19
4.1 Quick Setup .........................................................................................................................................................................19
4.2 Realtime Data Query .........................................................................................................................................................19
4.3 Alarm Query ........................................................................................................................................................................20
4.4 Manual Internal Resistence Test And Reference Value .............................................................................................21
4.5 Method For Checking Temperature Accuracy Of Voltage Internal Resistence ....................................................21

Chapter 5 Access Third-party Monitoring System ...................................................................................................... 22

5.1 Access Through Serial Port ..............................................................................................................................................22
5.2 Access Through Net Port .................................................................................................................................................22
5.3 Access Through Dry Contact ..........................................................................................................................................22

Chapter 6 Advanced Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 23

6.1 Modification Of Alarm Upper And Lower Limit ............................................................................................................23
6.2 Setting Of Internal Resistence ........................................................................................................................................23
6.3 Multiple TA Modules Connected To Same COM Port ................................................................................................23
6.4 On-line Program Upgrading.............................................................................................................................................23
6.5 Enable Capacity Estimation Function (Optional) ........................................................................................................25
 6.6 Setting Method For Each Group Over 200-block ........................................................................................................25

Chapter 7 Description Of Overall Menus ...................................................................................................................... 27

Appendix 1 Ah And Internal Resistance Matching Table Of VRLA Battery ............................................................... 28
Appendix 2 Hazardous Substances And Content ........................................................................................................ 29
 Chapter 1 Overview 1

Chapter 1 Overview

The IBMU battery monitoring system generally consists of Single cell detection (TA) module, Current detection
module (TC) module, and Battery controller module. The Battery controller module is equipped with LCD display and
can upload data through RS485 or network port. For remote monitoring, one computer can be connected to the
battery monitoring device through the network or the serial port. Monitoring software should be installed on the
computer to view the battery parameters remotely. The site-specific circumstances may require installation of
cabinets.

1.1 Appearance

Figure 1-1 IBMU battery monitoring Unit

1.2 Functions
The standard configuration has the following functions:
• Monitors the realt-time data of battery block voltage, battery internal resistance, temperature, battery string
voltage, charge/discharge current, and ambient temperature of single battery cell.
• Triggers Alarm automatically when exceeding the predefined threshold points & time.
• On-site display function.
• Data storage function. Data can be uploaded via RS485 or net port.
• Built-in output dry contacts
• Touch screen 5.7-inch LCD display (optional).
• Communication converter module to converter from UART to RS485 protocol (optional).

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Chapter 2 System Composition And Module Description

This chapter summarizes the system configuration and module description of the IBMU battery monitoring unit.

2.1 System Composition

The main components of standard configuration are shown in Table 2-1.
Table 2-1 Main components of standard configuration
No. Image Name

Single Cell Detection (TA) module

1

2
Battery Controller module

3
Current Detection (TC) module

4 Current Transformer (CT)

5
TA test cable

6
TC test cable

7 IBMU communication cable

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8
Power cable

9 Display Unit

10 Converter communication module

The Single cell detection (TA) module collects the voltage, internal resistance, and temperature of each battery, while
the current detection (TC) module collects the charging & discharging current and ambient temperature of the
battery string. After interconnecting through the UART bus, they are connected to the battery controller module, and
the Battery controller module is connected to the hosting server through the serial port or network port to realize
remote centralized monitoring & management. The system topology diagram is as follows.

Figure 2-1 Topology diagram

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2.2 Single Cell Detection (TA) Module

TA module can monitor the voltage, internal resistance and temperature of a single battery, and transmit the data to
the Battery controller module through the communication port. TA module does not have the function of warning and
judgment. TA module is powered by the battery. When 2V module is working normally, the absorption current is 7mA,
not greater than 13mA; when 6V and 12V modules are working normally, the absorption current is 3mA, not greater
than 7mA. It should be noted that the 2V module can only be used on the battery monitoring of 2V. The same is true
for 6V and 12V. Otherwise, the module will be damaged.

(1) (2) (3) (4)

Figure 2-2 TA module

No. Name Description

(1) J1 port To battery positive and negaxtive poles

The internal parallel UART port for

(2), (3) COM1/COM2 port
communication cascade between TA modules

Green for power indicator, red for

(4) Indicator
communication indicator

2.3 Battery controller Module

The Battery controller module can read the voltage, internal resistance and temperature value one by one from the
TA module, and analyze, process and display them. A battery controller module can monitor up to six groups of
batteries, with specific functions as follows:
a) Reads the measured battery voltage, internal resistance and temperature of each TA module
b) LCD display to inquire real-time monitoring data and historical alarm record
c) Define upper & lower limit values of operation parameters
d) Automatic alarm function: when alarm, LED indicator is on and buzzer is sounded, and at the same time, dry
contact is closed
e) With an RS485 port and a network port, IBMU can be connected to the host computer.

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(1) (2) (3)

(7) (10)

(4) (5) (6) (8) (9) (11) (12)

Figure 2-3 Battery controller module

No. Name Description

(1) LCD screen Two lines of English display, 122*32
Totally four buttons. ‘Esc’ for exit; ‘▲’ and ‘▼’
(2) Button
for page up and down; ‘Enter’ for confirmation
P is the power indicator, which is always on
when energized. When USB is on, the device is
faulty; when E1 is on, there is communication
failure; when E2 is on, battery alarm generated.
(3) Indicator R1/T1 is the data transceiver indicator of COM1.
When receiving data, R1 is on; when sending
data, T1 is on; R2/T2, R3/T3, R4/T4 and R5/T5
correspond to COM2, COM3, COM4 and COM5,
respectively
(4) Earthing point Connected to electrical room earthing bus bar
Control the power input of battery controller
(5) Power switch
module
85~264Vac input. Module power consumption
(6) Power input port
is less than 15W
(7) Digital quantity input port Two are available: IN1, IN2
J1 for device or communication alarm, J2 for
(8) Dry contact
battery alarm, 220Vdc/1A
Data upload port to connect host computer,
(9) COM5 port RS485, Pin5 is positive while Pin is negative,
and baudrate is 19200bps
Can be directly connected to LAN network;
(10) LAN port
support Modbus/TCP and SNMP protocol
Connected to TA module and TC module. One
(11) COM1A~COM4A ports port supports at most 240 modules, totally 960
modules at most
12V power output port, Pin3 is positive while
(12) COM1B~COM4B ports
Pin4 is negative, Pin1 and Pin2 are unavailable

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2.4 Current Detection (TC) Module

Current detection (TC) module can monitor the charging and discharging current of a battery string and an ambient
temperature. It can communicate with the battery controller module through the UART port. Each battery string
needs one TC module, the port description is as follows.

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

Figure 2-4 TC module

No. Name Description

(1) J1 port To CT and ambient temperature sensor

(2) Indicator Green for power indicator, yellow for

communication indicator

The internal parallel UART port for

(3) , (4) COM1/COM2 port communication cascade between TA module
and converter

Power input port, DC8~13V, left is positive while

right is negative. Powered by battery controller
(5) VIN port
module, and the maximum power is less than
1W

2.5 Communication Converter Module

The communication converter module is only used when TA module is directly connected to the third-party system
without battery controller module, and the function is to convert UART port to RS485 port.
Generally, a communication converter module needs to be configured for each 130 TA modules. The port description
is as follows.

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(1) (2) (3) (4)

Figure 2-5 Converter

No. Name Description

Four cores, connected with the convergence

module's COM1 or COM2 port, from left to right
are B, A, +, -. B is RS485 -, A is RS485 +,
(1) Communication power port
baudrate is 9600bps, +/- is the positive and
negative input of 12Vdc power supply, and the
maximum consumption power is 0.3W

(2) Indicator Green for power indicator, red for

communication indicator

The internal parallel UART port for

(3) , (4) COM1/COM2 port communication cascade between TA module
and COM1/COM2 port

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Chapter 3 Installation

This section provides a brief introduction to the installation procedures.

3.1 Tools For Installation&Commissioning

No. Image Name
Tools for installation

Ratchet wrench
12902
Socket head
1
12307/309/311

Multimeter
VC9807A+

Clamp meter
VC3266D
3

Wire stripper
91108
4

Large cross insulated screwdriver

5
61213

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6 Small slotted insulated screwdriver

61311

Small cross insulated screwdriver

7
61211

Sharp-nose pliers
70124A
8

Diagonal cutting pliers

70221A
9

10 Multi-function cable clamp

CP-376TR

Electrician scissors
03131
11

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Adjustable wrench
47222
12

Tools for commissioning

13 Portable computer

485 converter and cable

14

3.2 Procedures For Installation&Commissioning

According to the general situation of the site, Vertiv will provide users with corresponding construction plans,
engineering drawings, including device configuration, wiring methods and wiring diagram. The specific steps of
installation and debugging are as follows:
1. Check the device and accessories against the packing list.
2. Description of construction scheme. Determine device installation location, routing method, etc. according to
engineering drawings and site conditions, and explain to users and obtain their approval.
3. Place the device.
4. The wiring.
5. Power-on commissioning.
6. Check and accept.
7. Training.
The above will be explained in detail below.

3.3 Installation

3.3.1 Numbering Batteries

Before installing the TA module on the battery, you need to number the battery. The first battery at the positive end of
each battery group is No. 1 battery, the second battery is No. 2 battery, and so on. The first battery at the negative end
of the battery group is listed as the last battery, strictly follow this method. Number the corresponding label on the
battery case to identify the exact location.

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Battery charger

Battery string

1 2 3 n n n
+ +
1 2
Figure 3-1 Number the battery

Figure 3-2 Example for numbering the battery

3.3.2 Installation Of TA Test Cable

One TA test cable shall be installed on each battery cell, preferably installed together when the battery connection
bus bar/cable is installed. Install the terminal head of the red cable on the positive pole terminal of the battery (as
shown in position (1)), and black on the negative pole terminal of the battery (as shown in positive (2)).

(1) (2)

Figure 3-3 Connecting TA test cable

It should be noted that the TA test cable must be installed on the top of the battery connection bus bar (cable), and it
is not allowed to be sandwiched between the battery pole and the connection bar, as shown in Figure 3-4.

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(A) Battery connection bar

(D) Plain washer

(E) Spring washer

(F) Nut

TA test cable
Figure 3-4 How to connect TA test cable

Please be sure to check and mark the tightness of each battery pole screw at the end of all installation and
commissioning as follows:
Try to turn the sampling terminal on the battery pole by hand, make sure it is firmly tightened and mark the screw with
an oil marker as shown below.

Figure 3-5 Check and mark the tightness of each battery pole screw

3.3.3 Installation of TA Module

Select the appropriate location on the battery to install TA module. Generally, it is directly attached to the side or front
of the battery through the double-sided adhesive tape provided on the back of TA module. Note that it cannot be
attached to the safety valve when installed on the front (as shown in position (1) below). Plug TA test cable into J1
port of TA module, connect one end of TA communication cable to port COM2 of TA module, and another end to port
COM1 port of the next TA module after setting the address (as shown in position (2) below). At this time, the TA
module has been powered ON and the green light should stay ON.

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(1)

(2)

Figure 3-6 Connecting TA module

Although the TA module only consumes a very small amount of current, it is recommended to unplug the TA test
cable from J1 if the battery is not recharged for a long time (more than one month) after installation.

3.3.4 Setting of TA Module Address

Method 1: Modify the addresses of TA and TC modules with TA address modifier.

Take the 32-block of each group as an example, the first group's TA address is set as: 1 ~ 32, and the TC address is set
as: 241 (TA, TC default addresses are all 1), TA address of group 2 is set as: 1 ~ 32, TC address is set as: 241. After the
address modification, group 1 is received to port COM1A of battery controller module and group 2 to port COM2A.
Modify the address of TA module
Switch on the side switch → connect TA module with a communication cable → press ‘▲▼’ to set the address →
press ‘Enter’ to confirm the modification → the status light turns green to indicate successful modification and turns
red to indicate failure of modification.
Modify the address of TC module
Switch on the side switch → connect TC module with the communication cable → press the ‘ESC’ key, set the
address by pressing ‘▲▼’ key → press the ‘Enter’ key to ‘H-A’ interface → press the ‘▲▼’ key to ‘H-C’ interface →
press the ‘Enter’ key to ‘96’ interface → press the ‘Enter’ key to the address interface → press the ‘Enter’ key to
confirm the modification.
Note:
1. ‘H-A’ means to modify TA address, switch on the side power switch, and modify TA address by default.
2. ‘H-C’ refers to the modification of TC address, which needs to be modified into TC address mode according to the
above operations.
3. ‘96’ is the baud rate, and the baud rate of TA and TC addresses is 9600.
4. Each TA and TC module needs to have a separate address, which is 1 before delivery.

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Figure 3-7 Modifying module address

TA and TC module addresses can be modified more conveniently and quickly by using TA address modifier, especially
in mass modification. If you need TA address modifier, you can contact us directly to buy it.
Method 2: Modify the addresses of TA and TC modules with Battery controller module.
Take 32-block of each group as an example, the first group TA address is set as: 1-32, the TC address is set as: 241
(the default addresses of TA and TC are all 1), the second group TA address is set as: 1-32, the TC address is set as:
241. After the address is modified, the first group is sent to the battery controller module COM1A port, and the second
group to the port COM2A port.
When changing the addresses of TA and TC modules, only one TA or TC module can be connected to the COM1A
port of each battery controller module, and only one module's address can be changed at a time.
First connect one TA module to the positive and negative pole of the battery, and then connect the port of TA module
to the port of battery controller module COM1A, and modify it by following the steps:
ESC → C parameter setting (password: 2022) → 4 special correction → 4.3 module address.

B. Alarm inquery

C. Parameter setting

Please enter password:

2022

3. System information

4. Special correction

4.2. Continuous view

4.3. Module address

COM1, H3G-TA, 1

COM1, H3G-TA, 002

COM1, H3G-TA, 003,

H3G-TA, 1 → 2

Note: Module type is HG-TA, and the specified address is 2.

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Note: 1 → 2 means the address is modified successfully, and the address is changed from 1 to 2.
After the address changes successfully, you can change the next module, press Enter, and continue to modify it.
Change the address of TC module to TA module, just change the module type single cell detection (TA) module to TC
module.
Method 3: Modify the addresses of TA and TC modules with ‘IBMU commissioning tool’.
1) Without TA address modifier or control module, you can use a computer to modify the address of the TA,TC
module.Steps: Firstly, connecting the TA module to the positive and negative electrode of the battery, and wiringas the
following connection. Only one TA or TC module at a time.

Figure 3-8 Connection

2) Opening file"H3G-TA Tool" after connection, and setting the corresponding port and baud rate correctly, then
clicking "Open Port" to confirm.

Figure 3-9 Clicking the ‘Open Port’ button

3) Click on the page "Mod_Addr", select the module type "H3G-TA" or "H3G-TC"and new address item to be the
required number, then click "Write" to complete, if the change is successful, prompt "OK". Otherwise, the modification
fails.

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Figure 3-10 Modifying module address

3.3.5 Installation, Connection And Address Setting Of CT And TC Module

The current transformer (CT) can be embedded in the cable of the positive terminal of the battery group and fixed
with a cable tie.

Figure 3-11 Connection of CT

The direction indicated on the CT should be consistent with the charging current of the battery, as shown in Figure
3-12.

Gain Null Connection

control adjustment bar
Direction of battery
Direction indicated on the charging current
CT
+15 -15 V0 GND CT

Figure 3-12 Direction indicated on the CT

Figure 3-12 Direction indicated on the CT

TC module can be directly installed on the battery rack, close to CT. Test cable (1) connected to CT, communication
cable (2) connected to the first TA module, communication cable (3) connected to COM port of the battery controller
module, power cable (4) connected to Pin3, Pin4 of COM1B of the battery controller module, and then power the TC
module.

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(2) (3) (1)

(4)
Figure 3-13 Installing TC module on battery rack

The default address of TC module is 1, which can be modified through address modifier or battery controller module.
The method is the same as that of TA module. Please refer to 3.3.4 Setting Of TA Module Address for details.

3.3.6 Installation Of Battery Controller Module And Connection Of TA And TC Modules

The battery controller module can be fixed to the standard 19-inch cabinet or installed directly on the battery rack, as
shown in the figure below:

19-inch cabinet inside On battery rack

Figure 3-14 Installation of convergence module

The battery controller module communicates with TA and TC modules through COM1A, COM2A, COM3A, COM4A,
and uses TA communication cable to connect each TA module to TC module and then to COM port of Battery
controller module. Generally, one COM port of battery controller module is connected to TA and TC modules of one
set of batteries, and each COM port has two four-core interfaces, which are parallel inside. The other spare port is
connected to the COM2 port of the last TA module to form a communication loop, to ensure that any point break in
the communication line can still communicate normally. In addition, a power cable should be drawn from the Pin 3 OR
4 of COM1B port of battery controller module to the VIN port of TC module to supply power to the TC module.

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CT
or

To host To switch/host Temperature sensor

Red Black Red Black Red Black Red Black

Alarm
Alarm
generated
from
from
each
communication
group
and device

Battery control TA module TA module TA module

TC module Address: Address: Address: Address:
module

input

The battery controller module needs external power supply. The power input range is 85V ~ 264Vac or 110V ~ 370Vdc.
The power cables have been prepared before delivery.

3.3.7 Wiring Layout

The field wiring should be clear and beautiful: the part close to the battery should not be disordered (the direction
should be the same when installing the collection ring).
If there is a place to thread the wire from the trench, we should ask the user if we need to add the wire harness to PVC
pipe.

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Chapter 4 Start-up

Before the normal operation of the system, the battery controller module should be set first. Turn on the power switch
on the back side of the battery controller module, and the module will automatically enter the main interface to display
the status of each battery. 1# is the first battery group, and n# is the n battery group, up to six groups.

1#: OK 2#: -- 3#: --

4#: -- 5#: -- 6#: --

4.1 Quick Setup

It is strongly recommended to configure various operation parameters through ‘Quick Setup’ when the new device is
first set up. Through simple parameter setting, the rest will be automatically configured.
In the state of the main interface, press ‘Esc’ → ‘C. Parameter Setting’ → input password 2022 → ‘1 Quick Setting’,
input the number of battery groups to be monitored, and the maximum number cannot exceed 6 groups.

Set → Battery group number

1
Input the battery type, Ah and battery cell number of the first battery group.

S1→Type, number

12V, 300AH, 40-block

Press ‘Enter’ to automatically set the remaining parameters. If it is larger than a set of batteries, automatically enter the
second group.

For quick setup, each group is automatically assigned to a different COM ports. The first group is on COM1A, the
second group is on COM2A, and so on. Therefore, the TA module and TC module of the corresponding battery group
must also be connected to this port. The address automatically assigned to TC module on battery controller module is
241, and TC module needs to be modified to this address. After all the settings, back to the main interface and enter
the menu to query the monitoring data. For the setting of internal resistance reference value, please refer to ‘Manual
internal resistance test and reference value setting’.

4.2 Realtime Data Query

The monitoring data such as voltage, internal resistance, temperature and current can be inquired directly on the
battery controller module.
Enter menu ‘A: real-time query’ → select battery group ‘S1’..., then display:

S1 realtime voltage time:

2014-02-11 15：04

The time indicates the latest time of existing voltage data, press ▼ to page down:

S1 latest internal resistence

time：
2014-01-11 00：04

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The time indicates the latest time of existing internal resistance data, press ▼ to page down for displaying group
voltage and current:

S1 group voltage and current：

352.5V +0.1A

Press ▼ to page down for displaying the temperature, voltage and internal resistance of the first battery:

S1-001#： +23.5 ℃

13.235V 3256 uΩ

Continuous to press ▼ to page down for displaying the monitoring data of each battery, and the last page displays
the ambient temperature:

Ambient temperature：

+23.5℃ +23.5 ℃

4.3 Alarm Query

The main interface will display the symbol of if there is an alarm generated.

1#: 2#: OK 3#: --

4#: -- 5#: -- 6#: --

Press ‘Enter’ to display the specified alarms:

S1 battery voltage alarm

S1 battery internal resistence
alarm

S1 represents the first battery. If you wish to furtherly view which battery generates an alarm, just enter the menu ‘B.
alarm query’ → ‘B. 1 real-time alarm’ → select battery number → display the specific content of current alarm after
confirmation.
To check for alarms that have occurred in the past and are now restored, the most recent 100 records can be found in
the ‘B. 2 alarm record’ menu.
When there is an alarm, the battery controller module will trigger alarm sound. You can press Enter key twice to
choose to silence the sound (only when there is an alarm) at the main interface, or you can turn off the alarm sound
from the menu ‘5 system tools’ → ‘5.5 sound control’.
When there is an alarm, the LED indicator on the front panel of the battery controller module will be ON; when USB is
ON, it means a fault of the device; when E1 is ON, it means a communication fault; when E2 is ON, it means a battery
alarm.

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4.4 Manual Internal Resistence Test And Reference Value

By default, the battery controller module will automatically test the internal resistance once a month. When the new
device is first put into operation, it needs to test the internal resistance once manually to obtain the reference value of
internal resistance. After selecting the battery number to be tested in the menu ‘2 internal resistance test’, the test will
be started. After the test is completed, it will exit to the main interface automatically, and the battery controller module
will be powered off and then restarted to interrupt the internal resistance test.
After the first operation, the internal resistance reference value is set. For the newly installed battery and the battery
already in service, the setting method is as follows:

Newly installed battery

This data can be used as a longitudinal reference value after the internal resistance of the newly installed battery is
measured. ‘3.8 reference reset’ → select the battery group and confirm, the internal resistance value measured
recently is used as the battery's reference value. When the internal resistance of the battery is 50% higher than the
reference value, the battery controller module will generate an alarm.

Battery already in service

The average value of the latest internal resistance is used as a reference value for the battery in operation.
In the menu ‘3.7 internal resistance baseline’ → select battery group, press ▲ and turn to ‘ALL’ page, press Enter to
input the average value. When the battery's internal resistance is higher than 50% of the average value, the battery
controller module will generate an alarm.

4.5 Method For Checking Temperature Accuracy Of Voltage Internal

Resistence
Voltage and temperature can be checked by high-precision voltage and temperature meter. During the check, each of
the five highest and five lowest values can be checked with the meter to confirm whether the error is within the
allowable range. It is important to note that the precision of the voltmeter used to calibrate must be 5-digit meters or
more.
As different internal resistance testing methods have different values of internal resistance, there is no unified
standard in the world at present, so it is impossible to check the accuracy of internal resistance with some internal
resistance instruments. In the actual application process, the internal resistance is judged by the resistance value
comparison in different time periods, so the repeated accuracy of the device internal resistance is generally confirmed.
Repeat accuracy confirmation method is as follows: Measure the internal resistance once every 10 minutes or so,
measure three times in total, average the three times, divide the maximum deviation from the average value by the
average value, that is, repeat accuracy of internal resistance.

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Chapter 5 Access Third-party Monitoring System

5.1 Access Through Serial Port

The COM5 port of Battery controller module is the upload port, which is specially used for accessing to third-party
system. The communication protocol is MODBUS/RTU protocol. The specific parameters are as follows:
Communication mode: RS-485/2 line;
Baud rate: default is 19200BPS;
Digit: 1-bit starting bit, 8-bit data bit, 1-bit ending bit;
Wiring method: pin9 of COM5 is -, pin5 is + and pin1 is ground;
See other file for the specific communication protocol.
The default device address of battery controller module is 1. If multiple battery controller modules are connected to
the same bus, they need to be modified into different addresses, which can be modified from ‘3.3 overall parameters’
→ ‘local address’ page of battery controller module menu.

5.2 Access Through Net Port

The LAN port at the back of the battery controller module is the network port to support MODBUS/TCP, SNMP and
other protocols. See other files for the specific communication protocols. The network port IP address and other
parameters should be set before access.
The default IP address is 192.168.0.105. From the battery controller module menu ‘3 system information’ → ‘3.3 overall
parameters’ to scroll down to the IP address page for setting, and at the same time, sub-code mask and gateway are
set on this page.

5.3 Access Through Dry Contact

The battery controller module has two normally open dry contacts, the rear side J1 for device or communication alarm,
J2 for battery alarm, the dry contact maximum voltage is 220Vdc, and the maximum allowable passing current is 1A.

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Chapter 6 Advanced Settings

6.1 Modification Of Alarm Upper And Lower Limit

‘3 system information’ → ‘3.5 parameters per group’ → scroll page to upper and lower limit for modification.

6.2 Setting Of Internal Resistence

Modify the internal resistance alarm multiple
By default, when the internal resistance value is more than 1.5 times of the reference value, the battery controller
module will automatically trigger an alarm. The multiple can be modified from ‘3 system information’ → ‘3.5
parameters per group’ → ‘internal resistance alarm’ page.
Internal resistance test cycle
By default, when the number of cells in a group is less than 60, the number of internal resistance cycles is the actual
number of cells, and the number of internal resistance cycles is 60 when the number is greater than 60. The cycle
number can be modified from ‘3 system information’ → ‘3.5 parameters per group’ → ‘internal resistance circulation’
page, but the cycle number should be set to be greater than 10.
Internal resistance test interval
By default, internal resistance is measured once a month, which can be modified from ‘3 system information’ → ‘3.3
overall parameters’ → page turning to ‘internal resistance interval’. The minimum limit can be set to test the internal
resistance once a day, or it can be specified to test the internal resistance once a certain day every month.

6.3 Multiple TA Modules Connected To Same COM Port

TA modules on different battery groups are automatically allocated to different COM ports on the battery controller
module in the quick setup. Sometimes, TA modules on multiple batteries will be connected to a COM port for easy
connection. At this time, the following modifications shall be made on the battery controller module.
Modified from ‘3 system information’ → ‘3.5 parameters of each group’ → select the battery group → turn the page
to the page of ‘single voltage first address’:

Change → S1 → single voltage

first address
COM1, 1

‘COM1’ denotes the port number of battery controller module received by TA module of this group. If it is connected to
port COM2A, it should be changed to ‘COM2’, and ‘1’ denotes the address of the first TA module of this group.

6.4 On-line Program Upgrading

The battery controller module supports online upgrading through the net port. The computer is connected to the LAN
port of battery controller module directly through the network cable or connected to the same network, and the IE
address bar is used to input the battery controller module IP address.

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Figure 6-1 Inputting convergence module IP address

If you have been unable to access the page, you can do the following methods:
(1) Turn off the power of battery controller module first, press and hold ESC key and turn on the power switch at the
same time, until the battery controller module LCD displays ‘IAP over Ethernet’, release the ESC key and start the
above step again to go to the web page.
(2) If the remote upgrade program is required, use the UDP tool to send the Modbus command to change the register
401955 to 0xF0F0.
Start the above step again and re-enter the page.
After normal access, enter the password ‘2022’ and submit:

Figure 6-2 Entering web page

Click ‘Reset BMS’:

Figure 6-3 BMS reset done

Refresh this page:

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Figure 6-4 Login

Enter the user ID (admin) and password (2022), and click ‘Login’:

Figure 6-5 Uploading file

After clicking ‘Browser’, select the BIN file to be updated, and then click ‘Upload’ to automatically upload file.

6.5 Enable Capacity Estimation Function (Optional)

The capacity estimation function is optional. At present, the estimated capacity value of this function is only for
reference. Some models of IBMU do not have this function. Before delivery, the function is disabled. The function can
be opened through the battery controller module menu. The method is as follows:
From ‘3 system information’ → ‘3.4 system functions’ → ‘B1 system functions’, press Enter, and then press Enter to
the page of ‘capacity estimation’. Press ▼ to select the function and then press Enter to the page of ‘C1 display
content’. Then press Enter to the page of ‘capacity estimation’ and ▼ to select the function.

6.6 Setting Method For Each Group Over 200-block

When the number of cells in a single battery group is more than 200, the TA module should be evenly distributed to
two COM ports.
And the setting is as follows:
(1) Address allocation, TA address allocation: COM1A :1 ~ X/2, COM2A:1 ~ X/2 (X is the cell number of battery group)
TC address allocation: COM1A: 241
(2) Modify the maximum address number of COM port in the following way:
C parameters setting (Password: 2022) → 4 Special modification → 4 Special modification →

S1： 400000 Query

HEX H：00 L：00

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Change 400000 to 464426, press Enter, the cursor will skip to HEX, and press ▼ to change ‘HEX’ to ‘BCD-2T’.

S1： 464426 Query

BCD-2T VAL： 240

Press Enter, the cursor will skip to ‘Query’. Press ▼ to change ‘Query’ to ‘Modification’, then press Enter to change
240 to X/2 (X is the cell number of battery group). Finally, press Enter to make cursor skip to S1.

S1 ： 464426
Modification
BCD-2T VAL： X/2

Only through the restart operation can the above changes be effective.

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Chapter 7 Description Of Overall Menus

Menu Function
A. Realtime query View real-time data such as voltage, internal resistance, current and
temperature
B. Alarm query View recent alarms about 100pcs
B.1 Realtime alarm Display the alarm still exists
B.2 Alarm record Display the alarm has been restored
C. Parameter settings Set all the operation parameters
1 Quick setup Set the number of battery group and type according to tips, then other
parameters will be automatically set
2 Internal resistance test Manually test the battery internal resistance
3 System information
3.1 Event view View recent event logs about 50pcs
3.2 Alarm view View recent event logs about 100pcs
All operation parameters can be viewed and modified, including
‘system version’, ‘current time’, ‘battery group number’, ‘collection
3.3 Overall parameters interval’, ’local address’, ‘local language’, ‘IP address’, ‘subnet mask’,
‘default gateway’, ‘port No.’, ‘LAN setting’, ‘Com5 setting’, ‘internal
resistance interval’
3.4 System function Product type and functions to be monitored can be set, including
‘device type’, ‘cell voltage’, ‘string voltage’, ‘cell internal resistance’,
‘battery temperature’, and ‘capacity estimation’
The parameters of each battery can be set, including ‘type quantity’,
‘single voltage first address’, ‘boost charging voltage’, ‘boost charging
3.5 Parameters of each group
group voltage’, ‘internal resistance cycle’, ‘internal resistance alarm’,
‘battery temperature rise’
3.6 Module parameter Module address and working mode can be modified
3.7 Internal resistance Internal resistance longitudinal reference values can be set and
reference checked
3.8 Reference reset The last internal resistance value can be used as longitudinal
reference for internal resistance
4 Special modification
4.1 Special modification View or modify the register median value
4.2 Special view Continuously view the register median value
4.3 Module address Modify module addresses such as TA, TC
4.4 Batch address Batch modify TA address
5 System tool
5.1 Clear data Clear the events and alarm records
5.2 Factory reset Restore all parameters to the factory set value
5.3 Default reset Restore all parameters to their default values
5.4 Default storage Saves the currently set parameters as default parameters
5.5 Sound control Control ON/OFF of the alarm sound
6 System restart Automatically restart the system

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Appendix 1 Ah And Internal Resistance Matching Table Of VRLA

Battery

Capacity (Ah) 2V (mΩ） 6V（mΩ） 12V（mΩ）

100 1.55 4.65 9.30
150 1.15 3.45 6.90
200 0.85 2.55 5.10
320 0.57 1.71 ——
410 0.39 1.17 ——
510 0.32 0.96 ——
750 0.25 —— ——
1000 0.21 —— ——
1680 0.16 —— ——
2175 0.11 —— ——
Note:
1. This table refers to the data made by BATTCON annual conference for reference only.
2. There may be differences in internal resistance of products of the same manufacturer and the same batch. Therefore, the
actual measured internal resistance ratio in the table does not necessarily mean that the battery performance changes.

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Appendix 2 Hazardous Substances And Content

Hazardous substances
Parts Plumbum Hydrargyru Cadmium Chrome 6+ PBB PBDE
Pb Hg Cd Cr (VI) PBB PBDE
IBMU × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
IBMU test cable × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
IBMU binaural
× ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
sampling head
IBMU
× ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
communication cable
This table is made following the regulation of SJ/T 11364.
○: Means the content of the hazardous substances in all the average quality materials of the parts is within the limits
specified in GB/T 26572
×: Means the content of the hazardous sustances in at least one of the average quality materilals of the parts is
outsides the limits specified in GB/T 26572
Applicable scope: IBMU

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