Installation Guide

Load Monitor

CAN Bus Node

Smartpack based DC Power Supply Systems
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Table of Contents
1.

Introduction ................................................................................ 4
About this Guide ............................................................................................. 4
System Diagram CAN Bus Nodes .............................................................. 4

2.

Load Monitor, CAN Bus Node ................................................... 5

Key Features .................................................................................................. 5
Typical Applications ........................................................................................ 5

3.

Installation of Load Monitors..................................................... 6

Safety Precautions.......................................................................................... 6

Basis Installation Steps ................................................................................... 6

Fastening the Load Monitors .......................................................................... 7
Location of Connectors, Ports, LEDs .............................................................. 7
Connection Drawing ....................................................................................... 8
CAN Bus Termination ..................................................................................... 9
Removing the Smartpack Controller ......................................................................... 9

Configuration................................................................................................. 10
CAN Bus Addressing .....................................................................................10
About PowerSuite Configuration ....................................................................11

4.

Technical Specifications .......................................................... 12

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1. Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Load Monitor, CAN Bus Node, an intelligent
plug-and-play module to decentralize and expand the functionality of your Smartpack
based DC power supply system.

About this Guide

This booklet provides you with the required information for installing the Load Monitor,
CAN Bus Node in your Smartpack based DC power supply system. The booklet also
presents the Load Monitors technical specifications.
For more detailed description of the Load Monitor, CAN Bus Node, read the Users Guide
Smartpack Monitoring and Control Unit, Art. 350003.013.
For description of how to activate and configure the Load Monitor, CAN Bus Node using
the PowerSuite PC program, refer to the PowerSuite online Help system.

System Diagram CAN Bus Nodes

The Load Monitor, CAN Bus Node is used as a building block in Smartpack based power
supply systems, see Figure 1. Other CAN bus nodes, like the Battery Monitor and the
I/O Monitor, may also be connected to the bus. The nodes are powered directly from the
CAN bus, and have dedicated inputs and outputs that expand the system monitoring and
control capability.
The Smartpack controller monitors and controls the whole system, and serves as the local
user interface between you and the system. The PowerSuite application enables you to
configure and operate system from a personal computer.

USB A-B cable

(standard)
1
Smartpack Controller

120

End-of-Line
Resistor

CAN bus
(twisted-pair CAT5 cable)

Battery
Monitor

Load Monitor

Flatpack2 Rectifiers

01

ID Number
33

02

120

81

49
I/O Monitor

Battery string #1
Flatpack2
DC Power System

Temp, Fan Speed Mon & Ctrl

Alarm Outputs NC-C-NO
Config. Inputs

End-of-Line
Resistor
Shunts

Current Monitoring
Sense Inputs
Fuses

Fuse Monitoring
Configurable Inputs

Figure 1 Example of three CAN bus nodes connected in a Flatpack2 DC Power Supply System

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2. Load Monitor, CAN Bus Node

The Load Monitor CAN Bus Node enables you to decentralize and increase the number of
input fuse monitoring and current sense signals in your Smartpack based DC power supply
system. The fuse monitoring inputs are suitable for monitoring a wide range of breakers in
both positive and negative DC distributions.

Key Features
A wide range of features are implemented in the Load Monitor CAN Bus Node, as
mentioned below:
Powered via the CAN bus; no external power supply required
Firmware upgrade via the CAN bus (see required SW Upload tools on page 12)
8 user configurable inputs
for fuse monitoring and other site equipment monitoring
8 current sense inputs
for bi-directional current monitoring through external current shunts
Storage of calibration data and real time event log
Windows-based setup, configuration and calibration via PowerSuite
Flexible mounting using DIN rail tabs or screw head slots
Up to 14 the Load Monitor modules may be connected the CAN bus
CAN bus addressing via DIP switches
Read also chapter Technical Specifications, page 12, for more details.

Typical Applications
The Load Monitor CAN Bus Node is employd in Smartpack-based DC power systems, to
implement flexible expansion and distribution of system functionality.
The Load Monitor CAN Bus Node is suitable for distributed monitoring of DC distribution
breakers and current shunt monitoring.

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3. Installation of Load Monitors

You can install the Load Monitor CAN Bus Node if your DC power system meets the
following requirements:
1. The systems Smartpack controller has firmware version 2.03 or higher installed
Version
Sensitive

2. You have a PC with PowerSuite application version 2.3 or higher installed

You need standard installation tools and equipment used by an authorized electrician.
NOTE: All tools must be insulated.

Safety Precautions
Follow these precautions during installation, commissioning and general handling of the
Smartpack-based power supply system.

Qualified
personnel

CAUTION: For safety reasons, the commissioning and configuration of the equipment is
only to be performed by Elteks personnel or by authorized and qualified persons;
otherwise the warranty may be invalidated.
Please, read the user documentation carefully before installing and using the equipment,
as installation and operation is to be performed as described in it.

Basis Installation Steps

Carry out these steps to install the Load Monitor CAN Bus Node in your DC power system.
Power is ON!
1. Assign the Load Monitors CAN bus address, by
setting the Load Monitors DIP switches. Read to chapter CAN Bus Addressing,
page 10
2. Terminate the CAN bus, by
e.g. removing the CAN bus termination plug from the controller and plugging it on
the last connected Load Monitor. Read chapter CAN Bus Termination, page 9
3. Attach the Load Monitor to a suitable surface;
Read chapter Fastening the Load Monitors, page 7
4. Connect the required input cabling to the terminals;
Read chapter Connection Drawing, page 8
5. Configure the Load Monitor nodes operation,
using the PowerSuite application, read chapter About PowerSuite Configuration,
page 11

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Fastening the Load Monitors

You mount the Load Monitor CAN Bus Node inside the DC power cabinet or subassembly,
using the nodes DIN rail mounting clips, see Figure 2, page 7.
You may also mount 2 screws on a suitable surface and slide the enclosures mounting
slots on the screws heads. Max. heads height is 3 mm, and heads diameter is to be
between 5 and 8 mm, see Figure 2, page 7.

Location of Connectors, Ports, LEDs

Alarm
LED Lamp (red)

DIP switches

Warning

CAN ID address

Screw head
mounting slot (2x)

LED Lamp (yellow)

DIP switch #1

(Heads diameter >5 mm

and <8 mm)

Power
LED Lamp (green)

DIN Rail
mounting
clips

CAN port 1&2

Electrically identical

Load Monitor
Load Monitor

Current Sense Inputs

Input 1

Terminal Block X**

Fuse Monitoring Inputs

Input 1

Terminal Block X*

Figure 2 Location of terminals, DIP switches, CAN ports and LED indicators in the Load Monitor

CAN port 1 and 2 are electrically identical, and are used to enable connection of the CAN
bus incoming and outgoing CAT5 cables, or the RJ45 CAN bus termination plug.

LED
Indicator
Power
Warning
Alarm
Other

Illumination
Status
OFF
ON green
OFF
ON yellow
OFF
ON red
Green ON & Red Flashing
Green OFF & Red Flashing

Description
The monitor has NO supply
The monitor has supply
No Warning
Warning (Non-critical alarm)
No Alarm
Alarm (Critical Alarm)
Supply voltage too low
Firmware boot-loading

Table 1 Description of the Load Monitors LED illumination status

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Connection Drawing
Use this drawing as a connection reference for all cabling. You find the exact location of
connection terminals, plugs and DIP switches, by referring to chapter Location of
Connectors, Ports, LEDs, page 7.

Load Monitor

FUNCTION

SIGNAL PIN-OUT

Input Circuit 1

Input Circuit 1

(Customer Connections)

1.5 mm2, max.

wire section

RJ45, 8 pins

Config. Input 2
Config. Input 3
Config. Input 4
Config. Input 5
Config. Input 6
Config. Input 7
Config. Input 8

DIP
Switches

Sense Input 1

Current Sense Inputs

(5-8 always
OFF)

Input Circuit 3
Input Circuit 4
Input Circuit 5
Input Circuit 6
Input Circuit 7
Input Circuit 8

X:**

Input Circuit 2

Sense Input 2
Sense Input 3
Sense Input 4
Sense Input 5
Sense Input 6
Sense Input 7
Sense Input 8

Input Circuit 2
Input Circuit 3
Input Circuit 4
Input Circuit 5
Input Circuit 6

(From current shunts)

CAN
port 1&2

Fuse Monitoring Inputs

Config. Input 1

(From breakers and external equipment)

X:*

To next
CAN bus node

Or
RJ45 CAN bus termination plug, if the Load
Monitor is the last node in the CAN bus

From previous
CAN bus node

Load Monitor Connections

Voltage free relay outputs and Configurable monitoring inputs

Input Circuit 7
Input Circuit 8

Figure 3 Connection Drawing Load Monitor CAN Bus node

Read also chapter Technical Specifications, page 12, for more details.

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CAN Bus Termination

To ensure a correct bus communication and avoid data reflection, you must always
terminate the CAN bus with two 120 resistors, one at each end of the line (60 bus
impedance).
Smartpack based systems are shipped from factory with the CAN bus already terminated
with 120 resistors. The CAN bus termination is implemented with a special RJ45 plug
with built-in 120 end-of-line resistor.
USB A-B cable
(standard)
1
Smartpack Controller

120
End-of-Line
Resistor

CAN bus
(twisted-pair CAT5 cable)

Flatpack2 Rectifiers

01

ID Number

02

49
Load Monitor

120

50
Shunts

End-of-Line
Resistor

Shunts

Current Monitoring
Sense Inputs
Fuses

Flatpack2
DC Power System

Load Monitor

Current Monitoring
Sense Inputs
Fuses

Fuse Monitoring
Configurable Inputs

Fuse Monitoring
Configurable Inputs

Figure 4
Example of CAN bus addressing and termination in a Flatpack2 system with two
Load Monitors connected the CAN bus

When connecting Load Monitor nodes (max. 14 nodes) to the CAN bus, you have to
remove the CAN bus termination plug from the Smartpack controllers rear CAN port, and
plug it on one of the CAN ports on the last connected Load Monitor node. See chapter
Removing the Smartpack Controller, page 9.

Removing the Smartpack Controller

To access the CAN bus termination plug from the Smartpack controllers rear CAN port,
release (1) both handle springs see Figure 5, page 9 and use both handles to
cautiously pull out the module. Be careful, as cables are connected to its rear.

Smartpack
controller

Hole to release the

handles spring
mechanism

Handle in locked position

Figure 5 Removing the Smartpack controller

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Configuration
When connecting Load Monitor nodes to the CAN bus of the Smartpack based DC power
system, you have to configure each of the Load Monitors by:
1. Setting the DIP switches with the correct CAN bus address,
to assign a unique ID number to the Load Monitor, read chapter CAN Bus
Addressing, on page 10
2. Configuring the Load Monitor nodes operation,
using the PowerSuite application, read chapter About PowerSuite Configuration,
page 11

CAN Bus Addressing

The Smartpack controller dynamically software-assigns ID numbers to rectifiers. The
controller registers the rectifiers ID numbers or CAN bus address (01, 02)
together with their Serial Numbers.
The ID numbers (1, 230) on Smartpack controllers and SmartNodes and
Load Monitors ID numbers (49, 5062) are assigned by DIP switches on the nodes side.
A maximum of 14 Load Monitors and or 28 controllers and SmartNodes may be connected
to the CAN bus. Note that if only one Load Monitor is connected, you have to assign it
with ID# 49.
Load Monitor
DIP switch configuration

Load
Monitor
1st Monitor
2nd Monitor
3rd Monitor
4th Monitor
5th Monitor
6th Monitor
7th Monitor
8th Monitor
9th Monitor
10th Monitor
11th Monitor
12th Monitor
13th Monitor
14th Monitor

ID
#
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62

DIP Switch Position

1 2 3 4
OFFOFFOFFOFF
ON OFFOFFOFF
OFF ONOFFOFF
ON ONOFFOFF
OFFOFFON OFF
ON OFF ONOFF
OFFON ON OFF
ON ON ONOFF
OFFOFFOFFON
ON OFFOFFON
OFFON OFFON
ON ON OFFON
OFFOFFON ON
ON OFF ON ON

ID <49>
(All switches OFF)

Note:
DIP switch
positions 5
through 8 are
always to be OFF
The monitors
ID # corresponds
to the DIP
switchs binary
value plus 49

Smartpack controller
DIP switch configuration

ID <1>
Smartpack ID
DIP Switch Position
(All switches OFF)
Controller
#
1 2 3 4
Master
1
OFFOFFOFFOFF
Slave 1
2
ONOFFOFFOFF
Slave 2
3
OFF ONOFFOFF
Slave 3
4
ON ONOFFOFF
Note that the controllers ID # corresponds to
the DIP switchs binary value plus one.

Table 2 Smartpack DIP switch addressing

Table 3 Load Monitor DIP switch addressing

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About PowerSuite Configuration

You have to connect a PC to the systems Smartpack
controller and start the PowerSuite application, version 2.3
or higher, to activate and configure the Load Monitor
nodes.
Read the PowerSuite applications Online Help for
information on how to configure the CAN Bus nodes.
In general, the connected Load Monitor node(s) are
displayed in the PowerSuites Power Explorer pane, under
the Control System node.
For configuring the Load Monitor specific settings such
as its software alarm monitors for fuse monitoring and
current sense inputs, the activation of alarms, etc open
the Load Monitors icon under the Control System node.

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Load Monitor icon

displayed in the
Power Explorer
pane, under the
Control System
node

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