Power Supply Systems Series 600

Control and Signalling Unit A 60

Description and Operating Instructions

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Description and Operating Instructions Control and Signalling Unit A60

! WARNING

During operation parts of this equipment carry hazardous voltage.

Improper use can therefore result in severe or fatal injuries or
property damage.

• The equipment must be maintained and operated by qualified

personnel only, e.g. an electrician as defined in
EN 50110-1 or IEC 60950.
• Before any work is carried out, a check must be made to ensure
that the equipment is isolated and grounded.
• Only spare parts approved by the manufacturer must be used.

Copyright (C) Siemens AG 2002 Technical modifications possible.

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Table of Contents

1 General Information on the A60 ......................................................................... 5

1.1 Mechanical Design of the A60 ............................................................................. 7

1.2 A60 Controls / Displays ........................................................................................ 7

1.3 A60 Connectors ................................................................................................... 8

2 A60 Technical Data............................................................................................. 11

2.1 Ordering Designation ......................................................................................... 11

2.2 General Data ...................................................................................................... 11

2.3 Electrical Data .................................................................................................... 11

2.4 Mechanical Data ................................................................................................ 12

3 A60 Functions ..................................................................................................... 13

3.1 Menu Tree Diagram ........................................................................................... 13

3.2 Operating the A60.............................................................................................. 14

3.3 Displaying Measured A60 Values....................................................................... 15

3.4 A60 Fault and Status Messages ........................................................................ 16

3.5 Charging Control ................................................................................................ 17

3.6 Manual Charging Control.................................................................................... 17

3.7 Voltage Correction.............................................................................................. 17

3.8 Overvoltage Monitoring ..................................................................................... 17

3.9 Resetting the GR ............................................................................................... 18

3.10 Undervoltage Monitoring.................................................................................. 18

3.11 External GR Disconnection............................................................................... 18

3.12 Temperature Monitoring .................................................................................. 18

4 A60 Configuration .............................................................................................. 19

4.1 Entering the Password (Pass).......................................................................... 19

4.2 Selecting the Standard Configuration (menu item: S.Conf) .............................. 19

4.3 Shunt Settings (menu item: S.SI) ..................................................................... 19

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4.4 Sensor Configuration (menu item: S.c) .............................................................. 19

4.5 Signal Configuration (menu item: S.S) ............................................................... 19

4.6 Configuration of System Times (menu item: S.t) .............................................. 20

4.7 Standard Configurations..................................................................................... 20

5 Signalling ............................................................................................................ 20

6 Replacing an A60................................................................................................ 21

6.1 Replacing an A60 in Cabinets of Series 600/631 with GR60/30A ...................... 21

6.2 Replacing an A60 in Cabinets of Series 600....................................................... 21

7 Termination Board A61/62/63............................................................................ 22

8 Abbreviations and Designations Used ............................................................. 23

9 Appendix............................................................................................................. 25

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1 General Information on the A60

The central control and signalling unit A60 is used for controlling, capturing, measuring and signalling
the operating data of power supply systems containing type GR60 rectifier modules. Signal exchange
between all the GR in a power supply system and th A60 is done via the termination board A61, A62
or A63. The A60 is connected via the 37-pin signal interface (SGST, X2003) to termination board A61,
A62 or A63. The termination board is used as an interface between the A60 and each rectifier mod-
ule. More detailed information on the termination board can be found in chapter 7.
The factory setting of the A60 is the configuration 24C* according table 9, which depends on the
type of the power supply system (see chapter 3 and 4).
Note the actual setting of the A60 before changing the configuration!
The A60 supports the following functions:

• Measurement of voltages, currents and temperature

• Evaluation of system voltage, battery voltage and temperature

• Detection of AC mains failures and AC mains faults

• Capturing the rectifiers’ operating states

• Monitoring the battery voltage and battery fuses

• Monitoring the load output circuit fuses

• Indicating faults and outputting remote signals via relay contacts

• Temperature-controlled voltage correction for the rectifiers

• Overvoltage-induced rectifier shutdown

• Automatic charging control after AC mains failures

• Control of the battery room fans during charging

• Disconnecting the cabinet ventilation in case of AC mains failure

• Battery undervoltage disconnection, control of the K10

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Remote signals SV1, SV2

Status signals K10-status
GR 1 GR m
Control signals Mains failure
AC AC
... Charge
DC DC
Back-Up

UBATT
L+
RI
U U U USystem
ISystem L-V

RI RI
GRI RSI
K10
…
RI
RI
IBATT

=$
1...n outgoing load
circuits

B+1 B+2 B-1 B-2 Voltage supply SVI RI RCI

Batterie room Temperature

Voltage measurment
switches B34, B43
Current measurment Rectifier emergency stop
Rectifier off, with SGS
Temperature mesurment
authorisation
Monitoring inputs GR operation (2,05V/C)
Battery contactor
control

Figure 1: Integrating the A60 in the PS system

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1.1 Mechanical Design of the A60

RI, RSI, RCI

F302

X2001 X2002
s

Ý
ESC
160 mm
↵
53.5
ß

F301 X2003
X701

293,4 mm
GRI

X2001 X2002
30 2 30 2

29 1 29 1

Figure 2: Front and top views of the A60

1.2 A60 Controls / Displays

1.2.1 Keys
The four keys on the front panel are used for controlling the display and menu functions of the A60.
Their meanings are as follows:

ESC ESCAPE key: To return to a higher menu level within the menu, without changing parame-
ters.

Ýß Cursor key: To move up and down in the menu, increase/decrease set values, choose pre-
set parameters.

↵ ENTER key: To jump to lower menu level, confirm entries, select parameters.

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1.2.2 LED Display

The control and signalling unit A60 has a red five-digit LED display which is used for indicating meas-
ured values, fault reports and operating states. It can also be used to configure the A60 by means of
the keys and the menu system.

1.2.3 Audible-Signal Unit

In addition to the visual indication on the LED display, the A60 has a piezoelectric loudspeaker for the
audible signalling of SV1 and SV2. This function is configurable.

1.3 A60 Connectors

1.3.1 Connector X2001

Connector X2001 is used for connecting the cabinet interfaces (RI).
The pin assignment is as follows:
Pin Meaning Type Remarks
1 Reference point for voltage inputs L+ potential
2 Load voltage Voltage measuring input referred to RI_U_P
3 Battery voltage 1 Voltage measuring input referred to RI_U_P
4 Battery voltage 2 Voltage measuring input referred to RI_U_P
5 Voltage L-B Voltage measuring input referred to RI_U_P
6 + Load current 1 60mV current measuring input referred to RI_IANL1_N
7 - Load current 1 60mV current measuring input referred to RI_IANL1_P
8 + Battery current 60mV current measuring input referred to RI_IBATT_N
9 - Battery current 60mV current measuring input referred to RI_IBATT_P
10 + Load current 2 100mA current input referred to RI_IANL2_N
11 - Load current 2 100mA current input referred to RI_IANL2_P
12 + Load current 3 100mA current input referred to RI_IANL3_N
13 - Load current 3 100mA current input referred to RI_IANL3_P
14 + Supply for temperature sensor (PT100) Constant voltage source for 4-wire measurement
15 + Measuring input for temperature sensor analogue input referred to RI_TMP_N
16 - Measuring input for temperature sensor analogue input referred to RI_TMP_P
17 - Supply for temperature sensor (PT100) Constant voltage source for 4-wire measurement
18 Load fuse monitoring Optocoupler input Active when connected to L+
19 + Backup input Ref.: optocoupler input Internally connected to L+
20 - Backup input Optocoupler input Active when connected to L+
21 Energisation of K10, COM Relay output, common
22 Energisation K10, NO Relay output, NO Contact to COM, if K10 is to drop out
23 Energisation K10, NC Relay output, NC Contact to COM, if K10 is to pick up
24 + Supply voltage for A60
25 - Supply voltage for A60
29- not used
30

Table 1: Pin assignment connector X2001

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1.3.2 Connector X2002

Connector X2002 is used for connecting the remote signal interfaces (RSI) and the remote control in-
terfaces (RCI).
The pin assignment is as follows:
Pin Meaning Type Remarks
1 + Release GR-OFF Ref.: Optocoupler input Internally connected to L+
2 - Release GR-OFF Optocoupler input Active when connected to L+
3 + Release GR-OFF with SGS authorisation Ref.: Optocoupler input Internally connected to L+
4 - Release GR-OFF with SGS authorisation Optocoupler input Active when connected to L+
5 + Temperature switch 43°C Ref.: Optocoupler input Internally connected to L+
6 - Temperature switch 43°C Optocoupler input Active when connected to L+
7 + Temperature switch 34°C Ref.: Optocoupler input Internally connected to L+
8 - Temperature switch 34°C Optocoupler input Active when connected to L+
9 + Release GR operation Ref.: Optocoupler input Internally connected to L+
10 - Release GR operation Optocoupler input Active when connected to L+
11 Remote signal SV1, COM Relay output, common
12 Remote signal SV1, NO Relay output, NO Contact to COM, if there is no SV1
13 Remote signal SV1, NC Relay output, NC Contact to COM, if there is SV1
14 Remote signal SV2, COM Relay output, common
15 Remote signal SV2, NO Relay output, NO Contact to COM, if there is no SV2
16 Remote signal SV2, NC Relay output, NC Contact to COM, if there is SV2
17 Remote signal K10 energisation, COM Relay output, common
18 Remote signal K10 energisation, NO Relay output, NO Contact to COM, if K10 is droped out
19 Remote signal K10 energisation, NC Relay output, NC Contact to COM, if K10 is picked up
20 Remote signal Mains failure, COM Relay output, common
21 Remote signal Mains failure, NO Relay output, NO Contact to COM, if there is no mains failure
22 Remote signal Mains failure, NC Relay output, NC Contact to COM, if there is mains failure
23 Remote signal Battery charging, relay-COM Relay output, common
24 Remote signal Battery charging, relay-NO Relay output, NO Contact to COM, if there is charging
25 Remote signal Battery charging, relay-NC Relay output, NC Contact to COM, if there is no charging
26 Backup, relay-COM Relay output, common
27 Backup, relay-NO Relay output, NO
28 Backup, relay-NC Relay output, NC
29 not used
30 not used

Table 2: Pin assignment connector X2002

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1.3.3 Rectifier Connector X2003 (Rectifier Interface, GRI)

The rectifier modules are connected to the rectifier connector with the aid of adapter board A61, A62
or A63.
The pin assignment is as follows:
Pin Designation Meaning
1 GRMF_NC GR mains failure, mains faulty
2 GRMF_NO GR mains failure, mains OK
3 GRF_COM GR fault, reference
4 GRS_NC GR switch, GR switched off
5 GRS_NO GR switch, GR on
6 GR_OFF_U GR shutdown
7 GR60_BVO PWM output temperature correction GR60/100A
8 GR_VOC GR reference potential
9-13 not used
14 GR60_BVO_N - Output temperature correction GR60/30A
15 not used
16 BUSDETECT_1 Detection of bus board
17 RI_FAN_FAIL Fault signal for fan
18 RI_FAN_NO Fan operation, relay-NO
19 RI_FAN_NC Fan control, relay-NC
20 GRMF_COM GR mains fault, reference
21 GRF_NC GR fault, GR faulty
22 GRF_NO GR fault, GR OK.
23 GRS_COM GR switch, reference
24 GR_OFF_C GR shutdown, SGS authorisation
25 not used
26 GR_ECM GR battery charging, 2.33V/C
27 GR_DSM GR operation, 2.05V/C
28-32 not used
33 GR60_BVO_P + Output temperature correction GR60/30A
34 not used
35 BUSDETECT_2 Detection of bus board
36 RI_FAN_SI Fan fuse monitoring
37 RI_FAN_COM Fan control, relay COM

Table 3: Pin assignment connector X2003

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2 A60 Technical Data

2.1 Ordering Designation
Typ G48/60-FG0 SBA60
Ordering no. S31043-K1500-X
Cicuit diagram A31043-X1500-X

2.2 General Data

Mean time before failure MTBF ≥ 250 000h (at 25°C)
Ambient temperature -5…+45°C
Radiated/conducted interference EN 50081-1
Susceptibility to interference EN 50082-2
Safety specifications EN 60950 /A1 /A2 /A3
Precision class of the display 2
Climatic requirements
Operation ETS 300 019-1-3:1992 Class 3.1E
Storage Class 1.2
Transport Class 2.2

2.3 Electrical Data

Nominal voltage 48V / 60V DC
Supply voltage range 35.0…75.0V
Input current ≤190mA
Voltage measuring inputs
Number 4 (1× load voltage, 2× battery voltage, 1× voltage L-B)
Measuring range -15…-75V
Class 0.5
Input resistance > 50kΩ
60mV-current measuring inputs
Number 2 (load and battery currents)
Measuring range 0… ±60mV
Class 2
20mA-current interface for 20mA measurand transducer
Number 2 (load current 2, load current 3)
Measuring range 0…±100mA (max. 5× 20mA measurand transducer
in parallel)
Class 2
Digital control inputs
Number 16
Type Optocoupler
Input resistance > 20kΩ
Temperature measuring inputs
Number 1
Type Four wire temperature measurement

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Temperature sensor PT100

Measuring range -20…75°C
Class 2
Analogue control outputs
Number 1
Output voltage -5.4…+5.4V linear (0V correspond to 20°C ) (floating)
Resolution 10bit
Class 2
PWM-Output
Number 1 (BVO-signal GR60 100/120A) (only valid for GR60 100/120A)
Resolution 10bit
Output current < 400mA
Relay outputs
Type floating changeover contacts
Number 11
Voltage rating ≤ 80V
Current rating ≤ 2A
Power rating ≤ 60W
Bus boards connection
Type SUB/D 25-pin (for connecting Bus boards)
Adapter board
A61 (8× GR60) S31043-Q1650-
A62 (10× GR60) S31043-Q1610-
A63 (5× GR60) S31043-Q1600-

2.4 Mechanical Data

Dimensions (H×W×D) 160mm × 293,4mm × 27,6mm
Weight ca. 1.2kg
Connectors (RI, RSI, RCI)
Type Phoenix, COMBICON, raster 5.08, twin-storey
Number 60
Wire size max. 1.5 mm²

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3 A60 Functions
3.1 Menu Tree Diagram*
LEVEL 0 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3
Designation

a60
Software
Version

Standard configuration
----- S.Conf
see table 9 , ,

Shunt, battery current measurement

U.b1 S.SI S.SI.b no 40 100 150 250 600 1000 1500 2500 vari

Shunt, load current measurement

U.b2 S.SI.L no 40 100 150 250 600 1000 1500 2500 vari

Shunt, current measuring input 1

U.L S.SI.E1 no 40 100 150 250 600 1000 1500 2500 vari

Shunt, current measuring input 2

I.b S.SI.E2 no 40 100 150 250 600 1000 1500 2500 vari

I.L 34°C/43°C temperature sensors active/inactive

S.c S.c.tS YeS no

I.E1 Battery temperature sensors active/inactive

S.c.btS yes no

I.E2 Temperature coefficient p/K for voltage correction

S.c.tc 0 to 10, in 0.2 steps

t.batt S.c.bdt K10 disconnection because of overtemperature (>43°C)

Yes no

S.c.bde K10 disconnection because of GR (all) disconnection

yes no

Acoustic signalling device

S.S S.S.bEP oFF S 100 S 200 both

Signal configuration: GR mains fault

S.S.GrP off S 100 S 200

Signal configuration: fan fault

S.S.Fan off S 100 S 200

Signal configuration: GR switched off

S.S.grS off S 100 S 200

Signal configuration: GR bus fault

S.S.Grb off S 100 S 200

Signal configuration: overvoltage detection

S.S.Od off S 100 S 200

Continuation next page

Table 4a: Menu tree diagram part 1

* According actual Software version ; easy to update is possible

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LEVEL 0 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3

Designation

Overvoltage protection level

S.OP S.OP.L 24V system: 20 to 32V; 48V system: 40 to 64V;
60V system: 40 to 75V; each system in 0.5V steps

Overvoltage protection hysteresis

S.OP.H 24V system: 1 to 8V ; 48V/60V system: 2 to 10V
each system in 0.5V steps
Number of tests when voltage is o.k.
S.OP.r
 !

Overvoltage detection level

S.Od S.Od.L 24V system: 20 to 32V; 48V system: 40 to 64V;
60V system: 60 to 75V; each system in 0.5V steps

Overvoltage detection hysteresis

S.Od.H 24V system: 1 to 8V in 0.5V steps; 48V/60V system: 2 to 10V
each system in 0.5V steps
Undervoltage protection level
S.UP S.UP.L 24V system: 15 to 25V; 48V system: 30 to 50V;
60V system: 45 to 60V; each system in 0.5V steps

Undervoltage detection level

S.Ud S.Ud.L 24V system: 20 to 28V; 48V system: 40 to 56V;
60V system: 40 to 73V; each system in 0.5V steps

Undervoltage detection hysteresis

S.Ud.H 24V system: 1 to 8V in 0.5V steps; 48V/60V system: 2 to 10V
each system in 0.5V steps

Delay for SV2

S.t S.t.S 2 0 to 120 min.; in 1min. steps

Mains failure duration required for charging

S.t.dCh 0 to 30 min.; in 1min. steps

Charging duration
S.t.Ch 0 to 24 h ; in 0.5h steps

C.OP no yes Reset overvoltage disconnection

C.Ch off on Start/stop charging

PaSS P.0100 Password input

Table 4b: Menu tree diagram part 2

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3.2 Operating the A60

The control and signalling unit is configured via an operating panel. The measured values, the configu-
ration menu and the command inputs are called up via the keyboard and using the LED display. The
configuration menu is divided into several levels (levels 0 to 3) (see menu directory). On level 0, which
is active as standard, measured values can be displayed, commands executed and the configuration
password entered. The password is essential for using the configuration menu (levels 1 to 3). All the
alterable parameters are contained in the configuration menu.
After start-up of the A60 the status of the firmware version is displayed. The standard menu box for
entering faults and states is then displayed. If no messages have been received, ----- is displayed.
The starting point for the configuration menu is this standard display to which the system returns
automatically after a specific period of time has elapsed.
The cursor keys are used for moving up or down within a menu level. After entering the password the
configuration level 1 can be accessed with the ENTER key. The return to higher menu levels or to the
standard display is always carried out with the ESCAPE key.
Configuration menu data can be altered with the cursor keys. For confirming the last entry, the ENTER
key is pressed. If the ESCAPE key is actuated, the previous entry is retained.

3.3 Displaying Measured A60 Values

The A60 allows the system’s most important measured values to be displayed on level 0 of the menu
directory. The required value is selected with the cursor keys. It is displayed after about 2 seconds.
The following measured values can be displayed on the A60:
Displayed data Measured value
U.b1 Battery 1 voltage
U.b2 Battery 2 voltage
U.l Load voltage
1.b Battery current
1.l Load current
1.e1 Current 100mA input 1
1.e2 Current 100mA input 2
t.batt Battery room temperature

Table 5: A60 values to be displayed

The measured voltage values for load and batteries are displayed only if they are between 15 and
75V. If the voltage is less than 15V, -U.F- (underflow) is displayed for the relevant voltage value.
Should an unconfigured current measuring input be selected, --- appears on the display. If the bat-
tery temperature measuring input is inactivated, the display shows ---C .

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3.4 A60 Fault and Status Messages*

The A60 displays the various states and faults in the form of message codes on the LED display. If
several faults are present, the fault codes are shown in succession on the display (at 1 s intervals).
The codes fall into the following groups:
Code Fault groups
. „Point“ signalled fault status in all menu levels
.xx Fault in PS cabinet
. xx Rectifier fault
.!xx Temperature fault
."xx Internal A60 fault
+xxx System conditions
5xxx Remote signals
Table 6: Codes and fault groups
The following failure and status messages are issued:
Display A60 Description
C#100 ECM (Equalise Charge Mode) active
C#200 DSM (Direct Supply Mode) active
C#301 GROFFU (unconditional rectifier off control) active
C#302 GROFFC (conditional rectifier off control) active
5#100 Remote signal SV1 active
5#200 Remote signal SV2 (delayed) active
f#101 Undervoltage detection fault
f#102 Undervoltage protection fault,(K10 disconnection)
f#103 Overvoltage detection fault
f#104 Rack fan fault (defective fan fuse or failure signal)
f#105 Fault battery contactor K10
f#106 Battery fuse defective
f#107 1) Load fuse defective
f#109 Short-circuit at GR60BVO output (temp. correction)
f#110 Overvoltage protection fault
f#201 Mains failure all rectifiers affected
f#202 Mains failure one or more (but not all)rectifiers affected
f#203 One or more recitfiers are switched off at their front panel switch
f#204 Rectifier bus fault (implausible signals)
f#205 One ore more rectifiers signal failure condition
f#301 Overtemperature due to 43°C temperature switch
f#302 Battery over-/undertemperature or sensor faulty
f#401 A60 self-test for failure
f#402 A60 power supply failure
f#403 A60 failure due to lost or not performed calibration
f#404 A60 configuration failure
F#405 Incorrect configuration of A61 A62 or A63

Table 7 : A60 failure and status messages

*
According actual Software-Version; easy to update is possible
1)
In BV600A for defective load fuse used too. Operate S3 as long as F106 is displayed on A60 display (battery fuse
defective). In this way a defective battery fuse can be located!

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3.5 Charging Control

After a mains failure of unspecified duration the A60 responds by charging the battery (with 2.33V/C)
to feed back the capacity discharged. The time-dependent charging mode is used. When the mains
failure duration required for charging is exceeded, charging is initiated as soon as AC power is re-
stored.
C100 is displayed during charging.
For as long as charging continues the remote signal relay for battery charging is in the operated posi-
tion. This can be used for energising the contactor which controls the battery room ventilation sys-
tem.

3.6 Manual Charging Control

The A60 offers the option of controlling the charging process manually, this means, the rectifiers op-
erate to the 2.33V/C characteristic. This enables a charging process to be started or an active charging
process (even an automatic one) to be stopped. The maximum charging time is the time set in the
configuration.

Start/Stop charging: ----- C.Ch

During the charging process, C100 appears on the display.
Once again the remote signal relay for battery charging is operated if the charging process is started
manually.

3.7 Voltage Correction

The output voltage of the GR modules is adjusted according to the battery temperature. The GR 60
are controlled by a PWM signal in case of GR60 100/120A or by an analogue reference voltage in case
of GR60 25/30A. The voltage correction is referred to 20°C and varies with +p/K (temperature < 20°C)
or -p/K (temperature > 20°C), where p can be set in mV per battery cell.

Ua Ua GR output voltage
UN Normal voltage (at 20°C)
ϑB Battery temperature
UN ϑN Normal temperature 20°C

ϑ N = 20°C ϑB

Figure 3: Relationship between battery temperature / GR output voltage

3.8 Overvoltage Monitoring

The A60 measurs the load voltage and monitors the load voltage for overvoltage. The overvoltage
monitoring is defined in two stages.

1. Overvoltage detection: If overvoltage occurs, the A60 displays SV1 (if configurated). When the
voltage is again within the tolerance range, the SV1 display disappears.
The configuration of the overvoltage detection function (menu item: S.Od) makes it possible to set
the relevant voltage level (menu sub-item: s.0d.l) and the voltage hysteresis for detection (menu
sub-item: s.0d.H) and the assignment of the rank of order for signal SV1, SV2 and OFF (menu sub-
item: S.S.Od).

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2. Overvoltage protection: If the voltage rises above the overvoltage protection threshold the A60
switches off the GR modules and displays SV1 and the fault report. When the voltage is again
within the tolerance range, the A60 switches on the GR modules (if reconnection is allowed).
The configuration of the overvoltage protection function (menu item S.OP) makes it possible to set
the relevant voltage level (menu sub-item: s.0p.l) and the voltage hysteresis for reconnection (menu
sub-item: s.0p.H). The number of times the modules can be switched on again is limited to 3 and can
be set between 0 and 3 (menu sub-item: s.0p.r ). If 0 is selected, the GR modules remain in the
maintained-shutdown condition. Moreover, the linkage between disconnection due to overvoltage and
disconnection by means of K10 can be activated or inactivated (menu sub-item: S.c.bdE).

3.9 Resetting the GR

When the A60 has effected maintained shutdown of the GR modules due to overvoltage the GR must
be reset to enable restart by turning off signal GR_OFF_U .
Cancelling the overvoltage disconnection function (via A60): ----- C.0p

3.10 Undervoltage Monitoring

The undervoltage monitoring circuitry comprises two stages:
1. Undervoltage detection: only the presence of undervoltage is signalled by SV1. If the undervolt-
age returns to the tolerance range the undervoltage detection signal disappears.
2. Undervoltage protection: If the voltage drops below the limit specified for undervoltage, the
battery contactor K10 drops out and thus disconnects the battery from the PS system. In case
of the undervoltage protection a hysteresis cannot be set.
The voltage limits for undervoltage detection and protection and the voltage hysteresis for undervolt-
age detection can be changed in the configuration menu.

3.11 External GR Disconnection

The A60 allows the GR modules to be disconnected by applying an external signal. A distinction is
made between:

3. Unconditional GR disconnection (GR_OFF_U)

By applying L+ potential to X2002:2, all the GR connected to the bus are disconnected.

4. Conditional GR disconnection (GR_OFF_C)

By applying L+ -potential to X2002:4, only those GR without SGS authorisation are disconnected.
No SV1 is issued for this type of disconnection.

3.12 Temperature Monitoring

For monitoring the ambient temperature can be used two thermo contacts. If the ambient tempera-
ture in the switching equipment room rises above 43°C, the temperature control contact B43 discon-
nects the positive potential at X2002:6 (at 34°C thermo contact B34 already disconnected positive
potential at X2002:8). The GR deliver no power; if configured, the battery is disconnected by the K10.
No voltage is therefore supplied to the load. The voltage will not return until after the room tempera-
ture has fallen below 34°C again.
This protects the load, e.g. switching equipment, against overheating if the air-conditioning system
fails.
With the configuration menu, it is possible to activate or inactivate not only the 34°C/43°C tempera-
ture control contacts (menu sub-item: S.S.ts) but also the battery disconnection in the event of
overtemperature (menu sub-item: S.c.bdt).

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4 A60 Configuration
4.1 Entering the Password (Pass)
After start-up and during operation of the A60, only the measured values can be displayed. If configu-
ration values have to be changed (choose from level 1 to 3) a password must be entered as follows :
----- pa55 p.0100 p.0123
The preselected password ("P.0123") cannot be altered and is used to protect the configuration values
from being changed inadvertently.

4.2 Selecting the Standard Configuration (menu item: S.Conf)

The A60 contains preset standard configurations for a variety of applications. The configuration can be
chosen as follows:
----- 5.Conf 24C1
Selection of a standard configuration: see table 9
Note: Once selected and confirmed, the new configuration is activated and all the ''old'' settings
are overwritten!! The configured parameters should be noted before they are overwritten.

4.3 Shunt Settings (menu item: S.SI)

These can be used to configure the four current measuring inputs of the A60. It is possible to choose
the appropriate shunt size or inactivate the current input.
If the current measuring input is to be inactivated no must be chosen. The shunt values can be set
according to a list of fixed values or in steps of 5A (vari
vari
vari ).

4.4 Sensor Configuration (menu item: S.c)

With the aid of this configuration, the temperature switches (34°C, 43°C) and the battery temperature
sensors can be activated (Yes) or inactivated (no).
The temperature coefficient for the temperature-controlled voltage correction can also be entered.
This can be set in steps of 0.2 over a range of 0 to 10. Temperature switches and sensors that are not
connected must be inactivated, otherwise a fault signal will be issued.

4.5 Signal Configuration (menu item: S.S)

This menu item makes it possible to link signals with specific remote signals. The following signals
can be linked with SV1, SV2 or cannot be linked (no):

• one, several or all GR with faulty mains

• one, several or all GR switched off (integral switch, GR-OFF)

• GR bus fault

• Cabinet fan failure, fan faulty (to be activated only in systems using GR60 25/30A!)

• Overvoltage detection
It is also possible to activate (SV1 , SV2) or inactivate (off) the audible signalling of remote signals
SV1 and SV2.

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4.6 Configuration of System Times (menu item: S.t)

This is used for configuring specific system times, including:

• SV2 delay in minutes

• duration of mains failure before charging starts in minutes

• duration of charging in hours

To automatically or manually disable the charging characteristic control, the charging duration must be
set to 0 minutes.

4.7 Standard Configurations

The A60 contains basic standard configurations for setting important parameters to ''default'' values.
A table with all current configurations can be found in the appendix (table 9).

5 Signalling
All the operating states of the system are displayed on control unit A60. Remote signalling is possible
via floating contacts on this unit.
Depending on the fault, two signals of different significance are produced in the CPSS; these are is-
sued as remote signals SV1 and SV2.
Remote signal SV1 is issued promptly. Remote signal SV2 is issued after a preselected period of time
has elapsed. It then becomes urgent, same as the SV1 signal.
The linkages between events and remote signals are shown in the table below.
Remote signal Event Cause
Urgent remote signal, SV1 Load fuse fault L+ at X2001:18
Battery fuse fault |UL-B - U-B1| >1V or |UL-B - U-B2| >1V
Maintained shutdown because of over- UL-V > S.OP.L
voltage ∗
Undervoltage detection UL-V < S.Ud.L
Battery contactor K10 fault |UL-V - UL-B| >1V
Rectifier fault one, several or all GR issue GRF signal
System overtemperature Ambient temperature ϑS > +43°C
Temperature batterry room ϑB < -20°C or ϑB > +75°C
Self test failure A60 Self test
Delayed remote signal , SV2 Mains failure all GR issue GRMF signal
Remote signal, SV1/SV2 Cabinet fan fault L+ at RI_FAN_FAIL or L+ at RI_FAN_SI
(optional) GR switched off one or several GR issue GR_OFF signal
UL-V > S.OP.L
ϑS > 43°C
limitted GR- disconnection
Mains fault GR one or several GR issue GRMF signal
GR bus fault Termination board, possibly no GR at bus
Overvoltage detection UL-V > S.Od.L
Mains fault Mains failure all GR issue GRMF signal
Charging Charging, 2.33V/C mode Charging after mains failure, manual
K10 operation K10 is energised UL-V < S.U.P.L or
ϑB ≠ -20…+75°C or
internal/external GR- disconnection

Table 8: Remote signal, event and cause

∗ Only possible if overvoltage detection is not SV1.

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6 Replacing an A60
6.1 Replacing an A60 in Cabinets of Series 600/631 with GR60/30A

Note: The replacement of the A60 must be carried out by suitably qualified personnel only!
(refer to page 2 WARNING)!

Replacement can be carried out during operation of the system; the GR60s continue to operate with
characteristic 2.24V/C. The A60 also controls the battery contactor K10. When the unit is removed
K10 drops out and thus disconnects the battery from the load.
Ensure that either the rectifiers continue to operate correctly and AC mains failure is not to be ex-
pected or allow K10 to be held for the time required. The sequence of operations is as follows:

1. Establish connection between A60-X2001:21 and F74 (F74 must be fitted with 4A/slow-acting
fuse).

2. Remove miniature fuses F70, F72 and connectors X2001, X2002.

3. Unscrew the A60.

4. Remove the A60 from the A61, A62 or A63 or remove the 37-pin cable to X2003 of the A60.

5. Comply with ESD rules.

6. Reconnect new A60 via X2003 and X600 on the A61, A62 or A63, or reconnect 37-pin cable to
X2003 of the A60.

7. Tighten the A60’s fixing screws.

8. Insert connectors X2001 and X2002.

9. Reinsert miniature fuses F70 and F72.

10. Set the new A60’s configuration to that of the old one (refer to Section 4).

11. Undo connection between A60-X2001:21 and F74.

6.2 Replacing an A60 in Cabinets of Series 600

Note: The replacement of the A60 must be carried out by suitably qualified personnel only!
(refer to page 2 WARNING)!

The control and signalling unit A60 can be easily replaced during operation. Check that the correct
configuration is set. While the A60 is disconnected the GR are controlled to 2.24V/C characteristics. In
compact power supply systems with battery control unit, check that the rectifier modules continue to
operate trouble-free and mains failure is not to be expected; otherwise the battery switch off contac-
tor K10 must be linked with the main contacts of the K101 for permanent control circuit.
Procedure:

1. Make sure that in compact power supply systems with K10 the control circuit of K10 is not inter-
rupted. The main contacts 1 and 2 of the sub contactor K101 must be linked when K10 is picked
up.

2. Disconnect power from control unit A60:

- Remove the miniature fuses for the A60. (Not F70 in systems with K10.)
- Remove connectors X2001, X2002.

3. Remove the fixing screws and withdraw the unit (remove 37-pin connector X2003 of the A61,
A62 or A63).

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Note: ESD rules must be complied with!

4. Reconnect the new control unit:

- Reconnect 37-pin connector X2003 to X600 of A61, A62 or A63.
- Insert connectors X2001 and X2002.
- Fix the unit in place with the screws.
- Insert the miniature fuses.

5. In compact power supply systems with K10, remove the link between main contacts 1 and 2 of
the sub contactor K101!

6. Set the required values on control unit A60.

7 Termination Board A61/62/63

Type: G48/60-FG0 A61 Circuit diagram: A31043-X1650-M1-*-7511
Type: G48/60-FG0 A62 Circuit diagram: A31043-X1610-M1-*-7511
Type: G48/60-FG0 A63 Circuit diagram: A31043-X1600-M1-*-7511
Connection to A60 Coding links

J61 J610
X600
J614 J611

J613 X660 J612

X631 X632 X633 X634 X635 X636 X637 X638

Rectifier Connection

J615 J610 J615 J610

Coding links for using Coding links for using
GR60/30A-modules GR60/120A-modules
J614 J611 J614 J611

J613 J612 J613 J612

J615 J610 J615 J610

Coding links for using Coding links for using
J614 J611
GR60/30A-modules J614 J611
GR60/120A-modules
(expansion cabinet) (expansions cabinet)
J613 J612 J613 J612

Figure 4: Termination board A61 (A62 or A63), coding links setting

The termination board A61, A62 or A63 is a PCB assembly. It combines the control and signalling lines
of all the GR60 in a cabinet via its bus and is permanently connected via the 37-pin connector X600 to
the control and signalling unit A60. Board A61 contains eight 25-pin subminiature connector strips
each for making the necessary bus connections. Board A62 contains ten 25-pin subminiature connec-
tor strips and board A63 contains five 25-pin subminiature connector strips each for making the nec-
essary bus connections. The control and signalling lines of the GR should be connected to X631 to
X63*, depending of the numbers of rectifiers being used. The control and signalling lines to the adja-
cent cabinet should be connected via the last spare 25-pin subminiature socket . E.g. if there is an

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A61 in the cabinet the connection to the adjacent cabinet should be made via X638. Make sure the
coding links are inserted as shown above (figure4).
In a power supply cabinet equipped with GR60/30A (in cabinets KSB631, KS631W, KS631A/SA or
SVE630) only the coding links J610, J612 and J615 have to be present. In an expansion cabinet
equipped with GR60/30A links J610 and J612 have to be omitted in addition. I.e. the only present cod-
ing link in an expansion cabinet is J615. Please note that only two KSB631, KS631W, KS631A/SA can
be connected in parallel. Three power supply units of the SVE630 can be connected in parallel.
In a power supply cabinet equipped with GR60/120A (KS600A/KS600SA) only the coding links J611,
J613 and J614 have to be present. In an expansion cabinet equipped with GR60/120A links J610 and
J612 have to be omitted in addition. I.e. only J614 is in place in each parallel connected cabinet.
Please note that up to five KS600SA and a maximum of up to six KS600A can be connected in paral-
lel. The coding links J611, J613 and J614 have to be present in the BV600A. The coding links J611
and J613 dropped in addition at a parallel connected BV600.

8 Abbreviations and Designations Used

A Ampere
A60 Control and signalling unit for power supply systems
AC Alternating current
AP System parameter
B+1 Positive contact of battery unit 1
B+2 Positive contact of battery unit 1
B-1 Negative contact of battery unit 1
B-2 Negative contact of battery unit 2
BAI Operation and display interface
BATT Battery
BTO Battery temperature offset
BVO Battery voltage offset
C Common contact of a relay changeover contact
COM →C
Comp. Compensation
CSR Current share
DC Direct current
DSM Direct supply mode
ECM Equalised charge mode
EN European-standard
EQ_CM Equalised charge mode
FCM Float charge mode
GR Rectifier
GR60 Rectifier type GR60/30A G60/120A
GRF Rectifier-failure
GRI Rectifier-interface
GRMF Rectifier-mains-failure
GROFF Rectifier-OFF
h Hour
HP Hardware-parameter
I Current
ILIM Current limit
K Kelvin
k kilo
K10 Battery contactor
kV Kilovolt
mA Milliampere
min Minute
MOK Mains o. k.
ms Millisecond
MTBF Mean time between failure

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mV Millivolt
NC Normally closed
NO Normally open
OFF_C Rectifier off-signal, limited
OFF_U Rectifier off-Signal, urgent
PT100 Platin-resistor thermometer, R0=100Ω
R Resistor
RCI Remote control interface
RI Rack interface
ROK Rectifier o. k
RON Rectifier on
RSI Remote signal interface
s Second
SGST Signal interface
Si Fuse
SN Siemens-standard

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9 Appendix
Parameter Set value for standard configuration

24 battery cells - 48V 
30 battery cells – 60V
1)
"+ "+ "+! "+" "+# "+$  "+% !+ !+ !+! !+" !+# !+$ 1)
Shunt battery 1000A no 1500A 250A 400A 1) 250A 1000A no 1500A 250A 400A no 1)
no
Shunt load 1000A 150A 1500A 250A 400A 1) 250A 1000A 150A 1500A 250A 400A no 1)
no
Shunt 100mA-measuring inp. 1 no no no no no no no no no no no no no
Shunt 100mA-measuring inp. 2 no no no no no no no no no no no no no
Delay SV2-Signal (min) 15 15 15 15 15 15 1 15 15 15 15 15 15
Mains failure duration for charg- 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15
ing (min)
Duration of charging (h) 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 2 2 2 2 2 2
Number of reconnects after 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0
overvoltage disconnection
Audible signalling device oFF oFF oFF oFF oFF oFF oFF oFF oFF oFF oFF oFF oFF
Signalling of mains failure SV1 SV1 SV1 SV1 SV1 SV1 SV1 SV1 SV1 SV1 SV1 SV1 SV1
Signalling of fan fault oFF SV1 oFF SV1 SV1 oFF oFF oFF SV1 oFF SV1 SV1 oFF
Signalling of GR-shutdown SV1 SV1 SV1 SV1 SV1 SV1 SV1 SV1 SV1 SV1 SV1 SV1 SV1
Signalling GR-bus-fault SV1 SV1 SV1 SV1 SV1 SV1 SV1 SV1 SV1 SV1 SV1 SV1 SV1
Signalling of overvoltage detec- oFF oFF oFF oFF oFF oFF SV1 oFF oFF oFF oFF oFF oFF
tion
Temperature switches no no no no no no no no no no no no no
34°C/43°C
Temperature sensor no no no no no no Yes no no no no no no
Coefficient temperature correc- -4 -4 -4 -4 -4 -4 -4 -4 -4 -4 -4 -4 -4
tion (mV/K/battery cell)
K10-disconnection in case of no no no no no no no no no no no no no
external GR shutdown
K10-disconnection in case of Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes no Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
overtemperature
Thresold overvoltage 62 62 62 62 62 62 60 73 73 73 73 73 73
protection (V)
Hysteresis overvoltage protec- 5 5 5 5 5 5 3 5 5 5 5 5 5
tions (V)
Threshold overvoltage detec- 60 60 60 60 60 60 59 71 71 71 71 71 71
tion (V)
Hysteresis overvoltage detec- 5 5 5 5 5 5 2 5 5 5 5 5 5
tion (V)
Threshold undervoltage detec- 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 57 57 57 57 57 57
tion (V)
Hysteresis undervoltage detec- 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
tion (V)
Threshold undervoltage protec- 42 42 42 42 42 42 43 53 53 53 53 53 53
tion (V)

Table 9: A60 preset configurations (based on latest software version 1.007)

1)
When using configurations **+$ in battery and distribution cabinet BV600A, the shunt values for battery- and load measurements must be set to 2500A!

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