Franklin Grid CELLGUARD™ Wireless
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Description
Description
The Franklin Grid CELLGUARD™ Wireless Battery Monitoring System (BMS) provides an accurate and reliable indication of battery state-of-health through monitoring and analysis of battery voltage, temperature, and conductance.
ENSURE UPTIME WITH ADVANCED 24/7 REMOTE MONITORING
Get remote access to the information you need to proactively maintain your stationary power systems and avoid costly downtime. With solid noise immunity, the CELLGUARD™ Wireless Battery Monitoring System is suited for applications including power utilities, data centers, telecommunications systems, and DC systems with filtered AC electrical ripple.
Specification
BASIC SETUP
1. Wireless Sensor
2. Base Coordinator Unit (BCU)
3. Voltage, Temperature Current (VTC) Unit
4. DC-DC Converter
5. Current Transducer
6. UNITE™ Web Interface
BASE COORDINATOR UNIT (BCU) & WIRELESS BATTERY SENSOR
1. Wireless Antenna
2. Status LED (Red, Green, Blue)
3. Power LED
4. Alarm LED (Red, Green)
5. CPU Activity LED (Red, Green)
6. SD Card Slot
7. Ethernet
8. USB (4)
9. UART
10. Alarm In (Analog & Binary)
11. Alarm Out (Major, Minor, Ground)
12. Temperature Input
13. Power (9 VDC)
14. Status LED (Green, Yellow, Red)
15. Battery Sensor Cable Connector
SPECIFICATIONS
BASE COORDINATOR UNIT (BCU)
Specifications
| Component | Specification |
| Battery Strings | 1-16 |
| Batteries per String | 1-300 |
| Battery Voltage Test Interval Range | 1 – 24 hrs |
| Battery Conductance Test Interval Range | 1 – 30 days |
| Power Input | 9-12VDC @ 800mA |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C – 65°C |
| Storage Temperature | -10°C – 80°C |
| Processor | Quad Core @ 1250MHz |
| RAM | 1Gb SDRAM @ 400Mhz |
| Storage | 4GB micro SD card |
| 4 X USB Type A | 2.0 |
| UART | Baud Rate: 57.6Kbps; Data Bits: 8; Parity Bit: None; Stop Bit: 1 |
| Ethernet | RJ45; 10/100Mbps; Auto-Negotiate; 802.3 Compliant |
| Analog Alarm Input | 0.2-10 V differential |
| Binary Alarm Input | Dry Contact |
| Major/Minor Alarm Output | Form C Relay 110 VDC 125 VAC max |
| Wireless RF Radio Band | 802.15.4 compliant; 2.4 GHz @ 8mW (6.3dBm) |
| Modbus | Ethernet TCP/IP UDP |
| Regulatory Compliance | FCC, CE, RoHS, IEEE |
| Physical Dimensions | L:7.80in, W:4.47in, H:1.44in |
Capabilities
- Supports up to 16 strings with 300 batteries per string
- Supports up to 600 sensors per BCU (irrespective of how they are divided by strings)
- Examples of BCU String Configurations:
- If 60 cells per string, then the max is 10 strings (60 x 10 = 600)
- If 4 batteries per string, then the max is 16 strings (4 x 16 = 64)
- If 24 cells per string, then the max is 16 strings (24 x 16 = 384)
- If 240 cells per string, then the max is 2 strings (240 x 2 = 480)
- Network communications
- SNMP and MQTT Communications
- Embedded Internal Web Server
- Field upgradable software
- Two ambient temperature sensors
- String voltage capture (Sum of Batteries)
- Discharge data collection and reporting
- Remote network configuration
- Field hardware commissioning
- External Alarm Dry Contacts – Utilized with ELS System
- Capture string and battery data, reports to CELLTRAQ™ Battery Management Software at scheduled frequency
WIRELESS BATTERY SENSOR
Specifications
| Component | Specification |
| Wireless RF Radio Band | 802.15.4 compliant; 2.4 GHz @ 8mW (6.3dBm) |
| Wireless RF Range | 0 – 30m |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C – 65°C |
| Storage Temperature | -10°C – 80°C |
| Test Current Draw | 1100 – 4500 mA depending on Battery Float Voltage |
| Regulatory Compliance | FCC, CE, RoHS, IEEE |
| Voltage Resolution | 1mV |
| Physical Dimensions | 2.63in L, 2.64 in W, 1.06 in H |
Capabilities
- One sensor per cell/jar
- 2V, 6V, 8V, 12V
- Sensors capture voltage, temperature, & conductance
- Strap Resistance monitoring
- Mesh routing communication
- Quick, fully hot swappable sensor and/or wiring harness
- Field upgradable firmware
- Compatible with VRLA and VLA batteries
- Patented conductance technology
- Non-Invasive to the battery
- Accurate battery state-of-health results
- Wireless system, minimizes wiring, installation costs & maintenance
Measurement & Accuracy
| VOLTAGE | CONDUCTANCE | TEMP @ NEGATIVE POST | RESISTANCE | IDLE CURRENT | |||||
| Model | Measured Range |
Accuracy | Meas. Range Per Cell |
Accuracy | Measured Range |
Accuracy | Measured Range |
Accuracy | Measured Range |
| CGS3-02V M(XX) | 1.75 – 2.50 VDC | +/- 20mV | 100 – 15,000 ℧ | +/- 3% | -10°C – +65°C | +/- 2°C | N/A | N/A | 70 – 80mA |
| CGS3-12V M(XX) | 10.50 – 15.0 VDC | +/- 20mV | 100 – 4,200 ℧ | +/- 3% | -10°C – +65°C | +/- 2°C | N/A | N/A | 50 – 60mA |
| CGS3-100-2V | 1.75 – 2.50 VDC | +/- 20mV | 100 – 15,000 ℧ | +/- 3% | -10°C – +65°C | +/- 2°C | 2 – 1,000 μΩ | +/- 20 μΩ | 70 – 80mA |
| CGS3-100-06V-12V | 6.50 – 14.50VDC | +/- 20mV | 100 – 4,200 ℧ | +/- 3% | -10°C – +65°C | +/- 2°C | 2 – 1,000 μΩ | +/- 20 μΩ | 50 – 60mA |
VOLTAGE, TEMPERATURE, CURRENT (VTC) UNIT
Specifications
| Component | Specification |
| Wireless RF Radio Band | 802.15.4 compliant; 2.4 GHz @ 8mW (6.3dBm) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C – 65°C |
| Storage Temperature | -10°C – 80°C |
| Regulatory Compliance | FCC, CE, RoHS, IEEE |
| Voltage Resolution | 1mV |
| Physical Dimensions | L:4.00in, W:2.50in, H:1.09in |
| Wireless RF range | 0 – 30m |
| Resolution | 1A |
Capabilities
- String current & ripple current monitoring
- Measurements include voltage, current, ripple current, and temperature
- Compatible with battery string configurations commonly found in telecommunications, power utility, and UPS applications between 18-480VDC nominal
- Powered by the battery string, eliminating the need for an external power source
Measurement & Accuracy
| Model | Voltage Input | Accuracy | Current Range | Accuracy of Current Input |
Discharge Current |
Ripple Current Accuracy |
| CGVTC2-60 | 20 – 70 VDC | +/- 3% | 5 – 200 A | +/- 3% +/- 2A | -5 – -400 A | 3% |
| CGVTC2-300 | 90 – 300 VDC | +/- 3% | 5 – 200 A | +/- 3% +/- 2A | -5 – -400 A | 3% |
| CGVTC2-600 | 300 – 600 VDC | +/- 3% | 5 – 200 A | +/- 3% +/- 2A | -5 – -400 A | 3% |
BCU AC WALL WART POWER ADAPTER
Specifications
| Component | Specification |
| Input Voltage Rating | 100 – 240 Vac, 50 – 60 Hz |
| Output Voltage | 9 Vdc |
| Output Current | 0.8A |
| No Load Power (stand by) | <100mW |
| Power Efficiency | >80.01% |
| Temperature Range | 0 to +40° C at full load |
| ETL | 60950 1 |
| EMI standard | FCC part 15 class B |
Capabilities
- Over voltage and short circuit protected
TELCO DC-DC CONVERTER
Specifications
| Component | Specification |
| Input Voltage Range | 24 – 65 Vdc |
| Output Voltage | 12 Vdc +/-1% Load Regulation |
| Output Power | 10 Watts Max |
| Isolation Voltage | Input to output for 1 minute 1500 Vac |
| Power Efficiency | 86% Typical |
| Temperature Range | -40 to 85° C |
| Safety and Protections | Fused String Power Cable assembly |
| Dimensions | 3.972 in L x .876 in H x 0.6 in W |
UTILITY/UPS DC-DC CONVERTER
Specifications
| Component | Specification |
| Input Voltage Range | 100~1000 Vdc |
| Output Voltage | 12 Vdc |
| Output Power | 10 Watts Max |
| Isolation Voltage | Input to output for 1 minute 4000 Vac |
| Power Efficiency | 77% Typical |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to 70° C |
| Safety and Protections | Fused String Power Cable assembly |
| Dimensions | 3.783 in L x 2.126 in Hx 1.441 in W |
SOLID CORE CURRENT TRANSDUCER
Specifications
- Solid-Core Closed Loop Hall Effect current sensor
| Component | Specification |
| Overall accuracy at 25C | 0.5% |
| Primary through hole | 1.57 in (40 mm) diameter |
SPLIT CORE CURRENT TRANSDUCER
Specifications
- Split-Core Closed Loop Hall Effect current sensor
| Component | Specification |
| Overall accuracy at 25C | 2.5% |
| Primary through hole | 4.09 in x 1.57” (104 mm x 40 mm) |
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