Alpha Technologies Cordex Controller Ver.2.0 - Manual (Page 8)

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1.3.5 New Features since version 1.6
The following changes/updates have been incorporated into version 1.7 of the CXC software:
12Vdc System Support – enables the Supervisor to select the system voltage as 12, 24, 48, 125 or 220Vdc.
Mixed Rectifier System – enables the use of one type of Alpha Pathfinder model rectifier working in parallel with
one type of Alpha Cordex model rectifier; e.g. PFM 48V-10kW with CXRF 48-3.6kW. The menu item Rectifier
Protocol is no longer required and has been removed.
Safe Voltage – enables the Supervisor to set the default system voltage (Safe Mode) in the event that
communications to Cordex rectifiers should fail.
Site Number – provides an additional line of text under Contact Information for convenient display of the Site
Number.
Rectifier Report Enhancements – provides new columns for device name and percentage of maximum output
current (per rectifier).
Battery Information – provides an additional window to enter/view the manufacturer’s data for the batteries in the
system; e.g., for inventory purposes.
Alarm Configuration Screen Enhancements – provides a list of all alarms in one place (via web browser). The
configuration of most alarms may be done on this one screen.
Alarm Tone – enables the Supervisor to enable/disable the audible alarm buzzer (tone).
Battery Test Alarm – provides a warning to indicate that a Battery Test is in progress.
Invalid Battery Voltage Alarm – provides for indication of invalid battery charging voltage; e.g., in the event that
the sense leads have become disconnected.
SNMP Enhancements – provides SNMP/Severity level (numeric) and enables CXC supervisor to set the
scheme.
AC Mains Voltage Correction – provides the means to apply a correction factor to the reading coming from the
rectifier.
ADIO Enhancements – enables the Supervisor to configure individual signals for an ADIO (Analog Digital Input
Output) Device; i.e., Cordex Smart Peripherals.
Custom Signal Units – enables the Supervisor to set the units value for Custom Signals; e.g.,
V, AH, mm, etc.
LVD DOD Control – enables the Supervisor to configure each LVD control for activation once the percentage of
Depth of Discharge (DOD) has increased above a threshold.
SNMP Community Settings – enables the Supervisor to configure CXC SNMP community settings.
SNMP Trap Recovery – enables the CXC SNMP agent to hold traps in a buffer during a network block out.
Event Notifications – Multiple SNMP and SMTP Destinations – enables the Supervisor to add up to eight (8)
separate destinations for SNMP and SMTP dial-out or e-mail notifications.
Test Relays – provides a message of warning to the CXC operator before allowing the toggling of an LVD relay
and allows the user to cancel the operation.
Argus MIB File Enhancements – provides separate object identifier (OID) for active and cleared alarm traps.
Alarm status and signals are reconstructed into tables and sub tables to allow for future expansion while
remaining backward compatible with already defined alarms and signals.
Log File Cleanup – provides improved event log file management by filtering and condensing repetitive rectifier
events on a daily basis. File retrieval has been updated for sorting by name and by chronological order. The
display of log information has also been improved for ease of user navigation.
Passwords for Supervisor and User – provides two levels of password protection – the same password cannot
be used for both Supervisor and User.
1.3.6 New Features (since version 1.7)
The following changes/updates have been incorporated into version 1.8 of the CXC software:
Configuration File Enhancements – enables the Supervisor to exclude settings and groups of settings when
applying changes. A partial configuration file may be generated and sent to CXC (v1.81 and above).
CXCI Modem Support – enables connectivity to the CXCI’s new front D-sub port with the Alpha modem and
Alpha-supplied DB-9 cable.