Alpha Technologies Cordex Controller Ver.2.0 User Manual
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1.3.7
New Features (since version 1.8)
The following changes/updates have been incorporated into version 1.9 of the CXC software:
Web Interface Facelift – provides more efficient access to software features. Speed/responsiveness has been
improved over previous version (testing has shown up to four times faster). Each page can be accessed
individually; for example, users with slow interfaces, such as modem, do not have to navigate to specific pages as
before.
Modbus® Support – enables CXC communication of alarms and live signals in RTU encoded data format using
Modbus protocol (messaging structure developed by Modicon®) upon query via TCP to any Modbus supervisor or
master.
Remote Battery Test Mode – enables the Supervisor to define a condition (custom alarm) that will force a
transition to battery test mode once the condition is met. BT mode stays active as long as the condition remains
true. This feature is exclusive for the Cordex series of rectifiers.
ADIO Support for 4R/8D I/O Module – allows configuration of this new module in the digital alarms or custom
alarm sections of the menus; where the alarm condition can be associated with a digital input and mapped to a
relay. The 4R/8D I/O module is a Cordex Smart Peripheral designed to expand the CXC I/O by four output relays
and eight digital inputs.
Temp Comp in EQ Mode (enable/disable) – allows the supervisor to enable or disable automatic battery
temperature compensation in equalize mode independently from float mode.
Boost Mode – provides the supervisor with the means to equalize charge the battery at a higher voltage relative
to the connected load. Activation is manual and certain conditions must be met to prevent damage to the load.
Custom/User Alarms – have increased in number from 5 to 20.
Battery Log – provides support for very slow discharges. This is accomplished by saving intermediate battery log
information in the event of controller power loss before battery recharge completes.
1.3.8
New Feature for version 1.93
ADIO Support for Cordex Battery Monitor System (BMS) – enables connectivity with Alpha’ new
BCMC module – a Cordex Smart Peripheral – designed to monitor a number of voltages, currents and
temperatures in battery strings via a number of remote devices that are managed through a ring data
network. Configuration is performed in the signals section of the CXC’s menus.
1.3.9
New Feature for version 1.95
Simplified BCT EQ Threshold – from rate of change to an absolute current value.
The BC Rate of Change setting used to be the rate of change of battery current in units of A/H. This
setting has changed and is now BC Threshold in units of A.
NOTE: When upgrading to v1.95 or later, users of the BCT EQ feature must re-evaluate the BC
Threshold setting and enter a new value since the units of the setting has changed.
1.3.10 New Feature for version 1.97
Cordex DC-DC Converter (CXD) Support – enables the Supervisor to configure converter settings,
display and read analog values; similar to the system controller features applied to the Cordex rectifier
series.
The converter defaults will be based on the system voltage if it is either 24 or 48Vdc.
NOTE: At present, the converter software does not support:
Two types of converters simultaneously
12, 125, and 220Vdc systems.
Other features include:
Active voltage control
Firmware upgrade
Loadsharing
Converter locate
Inventory update
Major and minor alarms