Cordex Controller Software

Version 2.06

Part # 0350046-J0

Effective: 08/2012

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CONTENTS

1

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................. 4

1.1

1.2

1.3

Scope of the Manual ..................................................................................................................................... 4

User Interface (see Chapter 4) ..................................................................................................................... 4

Software Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 5

2

QUICK START............................................................................................................................................................. 10

2.1

2.2

2.3

Applying Startup Power............................................................................................................................... 10

Remote Communications (see Chapter 9).................................................................................................. 10

Trouble-shooting Tips ................................................................................................................................. 10

3

STANDARD FEATURES ................................................................................................................................................ 11

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

3.5

3.6

3.7

3.8

3.9

3.10

3.11

Password Security ...................................................................................................................................... 11

Software Configuration Loading and Updates ............................................................................................ 11

Mixed Rectifier System ............................................................................................................................... 11

Safe Voltage................................................................................................................................................ 11

Power Save ................................................................................................................................................. 11

Battery Temperature Compensation ........................................................................................................... 12

Battery Auto Equalization............................................................................................................................ 13

Battery Monitor and Charge Current Control .............................................................................................. 13

Low Voltage Disconnect Operation............................................................................................................. 13

Signals Management .................................................................................................................................. 14

Statistics and Historical Data ...................................................................................................................... 14

4

OPERATION................................................................................................................................................................ 16

4.1

4.2

4.3

4.4

4.5

4.6

4.7

4.8

4.9

4.10

Startup and Reset Procedure ..................................................................................................................... 16

Normal Operation ........................................................................................................................................ 16

Mode Status (active area) and Temp Comp Indication .............................................................................. 18

Rectifiers (and Converters) Information (active area) ................................................................................. 21

Analog Signals Display (active area) .......................................................................................................... 23

Alarm Indication (active area) ..................................................................................................................... 24

Home Icon (active area).............................................................................................................................. 25

Date and Time (active area) ....................................................................................................................... 27

Saving Settings ........................................................................................................................................... 27

Overview of Web Interface.......................................................................................................................... 28

5

MENU NAVIGATION AND SAMPLE PROGRAMMING ........................................................................................................ 31

5.1

5.2

5.3

Menu Navigation ......................................................................................................................................... 31

Basic Programming Example...................................................................................................................... 32

Advanced Programming.............................................................................................................................. 32

6

MENU STRUCTURE, PROGRAMMING AND ADJUSTMENTS .............................................................................................. 34

i

6.1

6.2

6.3

6.4

6.5

6.6

6.7

6.8

6.9

System Info ................................................................................................................................................. 34

Converters................................................................................................................................................... 37

Rectifiers ..................................................................................................................................................... 38

Batteries ...................................................................................................................................................... 41

Alarms ......................................................................................................................................................... 48

Signals......................................................................................................................................................... 60

Controls ....................................................................................................................................................... 81

Communications ......................................................................................................................................... 83

Hardware..................................................................................................................................................... 86

6.10

6.11

Logs & Files (Web Interface only) ............................................................................................................... 87

Supervisor ................................................................................................................................................... 89

7

ADVANCED PROGRAMMING ........................................................................................................................................ 91

7.1

7.2

7.3

Example: Customize ................................................................................................................................... 91

Equation Builder Keypads........................................................................................................................... 91

Tips on Programming.................................................................................................................................. 92

8

CXC COMMUNICATIONS MENU PARAMETERS.............................................................................................................. 93

8.1

8.2

8.3

Ethernet Port Configuration ........................................................................................................................ 93

PPP Connection Devices ............................................................................................................................ 94

Rear Port Configuration .............................................................................................................................. 95

9

REMOTE COMMUNICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 97

9.1

9.2

9.3

Establishing a Network Connection via a Crossover Cable........................................................................ 97

PPP Serial Data Connection ....................................................................................................................... 98

Modem Connection ................................................................................................................................... 104