HCX Controller
Product Information
The HCX Advanced is a pluggable microprocessor hybrid controller that provides monitoring and control for a broad range of UNIPOWER Hybrid Power Systems. The HCX Advanced provides optimum battery cycling, generator management and renewable energy source prioritization.
The HCX Advanced hybrid controller also monitors all system parameters including: DC voltage, rectifier current, rectifier temperature, system capacity, battery parameters, and circuit breaker status with capacity to monitor additional external analog or digital inputs.
Alarm and warning notifications are indicated by front panel LEDs, and through potential free alarm contacts that allow remote signalling. External monitoring of alarms and statistical data is accomplished through a USB connection using PC based PowCom™ software. Remote management is provided through an Ethernet port allowing control over a TCP/IP network and includes web based support. Alarms can be mapped via SNMP traps to customer OSS platforms such as HP Openview™.
The HCX Advanced’s straightforward LCD menu or local/remote software configuration tool allows for ease of commissioning to meet a wide range of applications and supporting number battery and energy sources.
The HCX Advanced hybrid controller contains a Programmable Logic Unit that can be used to monitor and control additional site data such as fuel level/flow and environmental measurements. This allows individual alarm routing and logic operations to be set as actions, alarms to be triggered, and outputs to be activated based on internal and external signal monitoring, comparing, and processing.
Three Year warranty
Features and Options
- User-selectable battery types
- Intelligent Generator control
- Diesel Generator and Renewable Energy ready
- USB Interface and Form “C” dry alarm contacts
- 100 Mbps Ethernet interface + web server support
- Remote firmware upgrade
- 1-minute-interval microSD card data logging
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SPECIFICATIONS
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| INPUT | |
| Voltage Range | 18-60VDC |
| Current | <200mA |
| INTERFACE | |
| Display | 3 x 16 character LCD |
| Language Support | English, German, Spanish, Russian, Chinese |
| Internal Communication | RS485 Data Bus (64 modules max.) | microSD card (up to 4GB) |
| External Communication | USB interface for control from a PC with PowCom™ sotware. RS232 Interface. Ethernet interface allowing monitoring and control over a TCP/IP network. Web browser support + SNMPv2c. |
| Indications | Green LED – Power ON Yellow LED – System warning Red LED – System alarm |
| Signal Inputs | Battery current reading (via shunt) Output voltage reading Analog inputs for battery symmetry reading or general use AC utility mains failure Battery temperature sensor Load fuse failure Battery fuse failure 2 x Digital inputs |
| Signal Outputs | LVD / PLD disconnect / reconnect 1x Generator Control 2 x Digital outputs |
| Software | Site upgradeable by bootloaded |
| ALARMS | |
| Alarm Contacts | 2 (optional 8*) potential free changeover alarm contacts |
| Alarms | Battery Symmetry Generator / Mains Failure Warning Module Alarm Urgent Module Battery Fuse Failure Load Breaker Failure Battery / Load Disconnect High / Low Battery Temperature Temperature Probe Failure High / Low AC Voltage 16 x Additional User Definable Fuel Level Low GenSet GenSet Battery Failure GenSet Battery Discharged GenSet Connection Interrupted Ground Fault PV Surge Fail PV Array Disconnected Distribution Surge Arrester Failure |
| OTHER | |
| Dimensions, Inches (mm) | 3.4 (85) W x 1.6 (40) H x 8.9 (225) D |
| Weight | 0.44lb (0.2kg) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to +70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to +85°C |
| Safety | IEC 60950-1, UL60950-1 & CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-03 |
| EMC | EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-3, EN 300 386-2 |
| Environment | Storage – ETS 300 019-2-1 Transport – ETS 300 019-2-2 Operation – ETS 300 019-2-3 |
| INTELLIGENT SITE MANAGEMENT |
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| Battery cycles, average depth of discharge |
| Generator cycles and run-time |
| Average & Total kW hours by source |
| Generator fuel consumption/saving |
| Battery end of life projection |
| Battery voltage and symmetry monitoring |
| Remaining battery capacity measurement |
| Battery Low voltage disconnect |
| Temperature compensated battery charging |
| Monthly battery data logging |
| BATTERY MANAGEMENT | |
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| Intelligent Recharge | Battery type specific algorithm controls recharge time, voltage and battery current limit |
| Equalisation Charging | Intelligent boost charging calculated from discharge cycles maximizes battery life while minimizing generator runtime |
| Battery Disconnection | Allows voltage controlled disconnection of batteries |
| Enhanced Battery Monitoring | Statistical logging of essential battery parameters including number of cycles, DoD, discharge hours, temperature, temperature hours, current and symmetry voltage |
| Site Logs | System tools developed to assist site management. Daily peak load and statistic logs available |
| Symmetry Measurement | Optional tool that measures batteries for early detection of thermal runaway |
| Temperature Compensation Charging | Allows continuous adjustment of output voltage according to battery temperature |
| Load Shedding (PLD) | Optional feature that allows voltage controlled disconnection of non-essential load |
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