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What is a BDS-256XL? How Does the BDS-256XL Work? Introduction Product Application BDS-256XL Hardware Descriptions Configuration Example System Level Input/Output Capabilities Communication Methods Wire Management Installation Examples Wiring Termination Methods
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What is a BDS-256XL?
The Alber BDS-256XL is a complete battery diagnostic system well suited for a variety of monitoring applications The BDS-256XL can measure and store the following data
Cell voltage Battery voltage Cell resistance Ambient and electrolyte temperature Discharge current Float current Battery discharge data
Introduction
The BDS-256XL Battery Diagnostic System is designed for a variety of batteries of up to and including 256 cells. A single system can monitor 8 strings of batteries simultaneously The system can communicate using RS232, USB, modem and network methods depending upon the users requirements
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Applications
UPS Power generation stations Other battery types with large cell counts
CM-XL8 Controller
CM-XL8 Function
Each Controller can manage up to 8 strings of up to 256 cells/channels The controller holds all system setup information and test data in non volatile RAM It communicates to the DCMs via visible-light fiber optic cable The controller is also the source of lowvoltage AC power to additional system components
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SNMP
TCP/IP
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Configuration Examples
1 CM-XL8 Controller
Fiber optics for data transfer and 24VAC power supply between DCM and Controller
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Communication Capabilities
Two RS-232 ports for a local computer RJ-11 for modem connection RJ-45 for network connection Standard Modbus protocol
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DCM-XL48 L O A D RTM-XLR
Wire Management
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Wire Management
Management of all installation wiring and fiber optics can be accomplished through the use of plastic wire channel The channel can be easily installed on the battery rack
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Wire Management
The sense lead pigtail is supplied assembled and requires the use of an inline splice to terminate it to the sense lead harness Each cell has a voltage sense lead
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DCM-XL48
RTM-XLR
Should service become necessary, a hinged rack enclosure easily permits access to all wiring.
Alber offers a variety of installation enclosures including this floor mounted cabinet that can be used to house the system computer, CM-XL8 controller, monitor and keyboard
The RTM-XLR and DCM-48XL are frequently mounted adjacent to the battery they serve. This minimizes wire lengths, and reduces installation time.
Sense Lead Harness, Discharge CT, Panduit, DCM and RTM Installation
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Optional Equipment
Temperature Sensors
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Optional Equipment
Discharge current measurement
Up to 4000 amps
Shunt
Optional Equipment
Discharge current measurement
600 Amp hall-effect CT for smaller systems
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CT
The BDS system can measure up to 4000 amps using a halleffect CT or a shunt based on customer needs.
Optional Equipment
Intertier and inter-rack cable resistance measurements
Discrete wiring can be installed to permit monitoring the resistance of all inter-tier cable connections throughout the battery
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Technical Assistance
Product support is available Monday-Friday, 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. ET Main Phone 954-623-6660 Email support support@alber.com Web www.alber.com
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Downloads User manuals Installation instructions Product literature and more Service Bulletins
Sales Assistance
Alber Sales Team
3103 N. Andrews Ave. Extension Pompano Beach , FL 33064 Phone 954-623-6660 or 800-851-4632 Email sales@alber.com
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