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This guide outlines the step-by-step process to commission a VIGILANT system. Before the steps in this guide are started, the VIGILANT system should be installed per the steps outlined in the VIGILANT Installation Guide. When this guide is completed, the system will be considered operational without any further configuration required.
These steps will outline how to connect to the monitor and load the web-interface on the computer. 3.1 Establish Connection 1. Connect the computer to the monitor using the Ethernet cable. There is only 1 Ethernet connection on the monitor as shown. Eagle Eye Power Solutions, LLC | 1-414-877-3377 | www.eepowersolutions.com...
Enter. ncpa.cpl 2. Find the network adapter that is connected to the VIGILANT. If unsure, consult your IT department. Once identified, right click it and select Properties. 3. Under the Ethernet Properties window, select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then click the Properties button.
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Click the Use the following IP address radio button For IP address, enter 192.168.1.1 For Subnet mask, enter 255.255.255.0 Leave all other fields blank and click OK. 5. Close the Ethernet Properties window. Eagle Eye Power Solutions, LLC | 1-414-877-3377 | www.eepowersolutions.com...
NOTE: Internet Explorer is not supported and may cause errors during the commissioning. 2. Type the IP address of the VIGILANT monitor into the web-interface and press enter. If the page doesn't load, check to make sure the URL does not add an "s" after "http".
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1. After creating the admin user, additional users created by clicking the Create additional user button. 2. Follow the same steps outlined in 4.1 to create the user. 3. Once all users are created, click the Continue button to proceed. Eagle Eye Power Solutions, LLC | 1-414-877-3377 | www.eepowersolutions.com...
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Number of strings: Enter the number of parallel strings in the battery. If there is only one, type “1” Number of cells: Enter the number of cells to be monitored. Cell manufacturer: Enter the manufacturer of the battery. Eagle Eye Power Solutions, LLC | 1-414-877-3377 | www.eepowersolutions.com...
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Expected service life (year): Enter the expected service life of the battery after installation. 2. Double check all information is correct, then click the Save button to continue to the next section. Eagle Eye Power Solutions, LLC | 1-414-877-3377 | www.eepowersolutions.com...
There are general steps which need to be adjusted per the specific battery configuration. 6.1 Configure Standard Sensors The VIGILANT requires a single sensor for every cell voltage measured. These are considered the standard sensors. The steps below outline how to configure them.
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6.1.5 ELM fitted? If installing the ELM electrolyte level sensors, check the box for each VIGILANT sensor that will be assigned an ELM. In most cases, just click the box above "ELM fitted?" to add the ELM to all sensors.
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1. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the + Add a sensor button. 2. A new row will be added for the +1 sensor. Eagle Eye Power Solutions, LLC | 1-414-877-3377 | www.eepowersolutions.com...
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ID number ("Install Order" column) on the previous page. Once assigned, sensors will pass through various calibrations before the system is ready to start up. 7.1 Sensor Assignment Preparation Before assignment starts, follow these steps to ensure the system is ready. Eagle Eye Power Solutions, LLC | 1-414-877-3377 | www.eepowersolutions.com...
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1. ID Assignment: Assigns the sensor an ID which is based on the order it's plugged in. The first sensor connected is assigned 1, followed by 2 and so on. 2. Sensor Compatibility: Determines that the VIGILANT sensor firmware version is compatible with the monitor.
Clear ID command and click the Send button. 4. Proceed in connecting each sensor in order one by one until the last sensor has been assigned. The LEDs on all sensors should be solid green. Eagle Eye Power Solutions, LLC | 1-414-877-3377 | www.eepowersolutions.com...
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Phase Two State Tasks: 1. Connection Check: Verifies that some readings (unit voltage, temperature, & strap voltage) fall within acceptable bounds. 2. Sensor Configuration: Configures the sensor based on the provided settings. Eagle Eye Power Solutions, LLC | 1-414-877-3377 | www.eepowersolutions.com...
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Once Phase 2 is completed, click the Continue button to complete the setup. The system will finalize the setup which can take 5-15 minutes. Once completed the system Home page will appear. Eagle Eye Power Solutions, LLC | 1-414-877-3377 | www.eepowersolutions.com...
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Once the voltage populates, verify the measurement data displayed on the Home page. Float voltage: Confirm the float voltage reading displayed is within 1% of a manual measurement with a calibrated meter. Eagle Eye Power Solutions, LLC | 1-414-877-3377 | www.eepowersolutions.com...
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Then import the data from the portable tester. Since resistance readings can vary between testers, the data may not always be the same. However, for most testers it should follow the same pattern when charted. See below example. Eagle Eye Power Solutions, LLC | 1-414-877-3377 | www.eepowersolutions.com...
Once all the data is verified, it's time to set alarm limits. 10.0 Set Alarm Limits All Vigilant alarm limits should be based either on the battery manufacturers voltage limits for the cell type being monitored or a percentage change on a baseline value for the parameter that is established by the installer once the monitor has been correctly set up and commissioned.
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1. Internal Battery Resistance: The ohmic value of the cell is based on the measurement of the internal resistance of the cell or unit. The Vigilant uses a DC pulse through the battery to calculate the value.
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Table 1-4(f) of the PRC: Battery float voltage Station DC supply Ground fault status Cell voltage Cell resistance Interconnection resistance Electrolyte level Eagle Eye Power Solutions, LLC | 1-414-877-3377 | www.eepowersolutions.com...
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This is to not affect the average of the strap values from the next table. 6. Battery & Strap Data: Similar to the Battery page, it includes the readings for each cell voltage, resistance, temperature, and strap resistance. Eagle Eye Power Solutions, LLC | 1-414-877-3377 | www.eepowersolutions.com...
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