BACS WEBMANAGER

CS141 SNMP Adapter Professional

+ BACS Bus Converter
BACSKIT BSC4 - Slot Version
BACSKIT LB4 - External Box

CS141 SNMP Adapter MODBUS/RS485

+ BACS Bus Converter
BACSKIT SCMB4 - Slot Version
BACS Module BACSKIT LMB4 - External Box

BACS SPLITTING BOX

General Safety Precautions - Working with Batteries
Warning and Safety Indication – BACS Safety Precautions
Safety – BACS Configuration and Installation

1. Installat on of BACS
1.1. Preparation of the Batteries
1.2. Installation BACS Measuring Cables
1.3. Installation BACS Modules
1.4. Installation BACS Bus Cables
1.5. Connection cable between
BACS WEBMANAGER & BACS Bus Converter

2. BACS Module Conf gurat on

2.1. BACS II Programmer Tool
2.2. Bus Cabling Check
2.3. Addressing the BACS Modules
2.3.1. Setting up Addresses in Automatic Mode
2.3.2. Setting up Addresses in Manual Mode
2.3.3. Searching Modules
2.3.4. Scanning Module Address
2.4. Expert Mode
2.5. BACS Programmer Web Page for Addressing the BACS Module
2.5.1. Addressing BACS Modules via Automatic Mode
2.5.2. Addressing BACS Modules via Manual Mode
2.6. BACS Reader Tool

3. BACS WEBMANAGER Conf gurat on

3.1. Setup and Network Configuration
3.1.1. Installation/Network Integration of the BACS WEBMANAGER
3.1.2. Set up a route to BACS WEBMANAGER
3.1.3 . Using HTTP and Login
3.1.4. Basic Settings
3.1.5. Activating the Operating Mode

3.1.6. Integration of a UPS and other devices via COM1 Port

3.1.7. Setup Battery Information

4. F rst BACS startup sequence

General Safet Precaut ons - Work ng w th Batter es

Improper use of the products described in this manual may lead to personal injury and/or
property damage. GENEREX is not liable for injuries or damages that result from improper
handling these products.

Risks associated with improper use include: explosion, fire, and short circuits. Attent on
Battery terminals are always live, so never place metal objects or tools on top of the batter-
ies. Battery electrolyte solutions are highly corrosive. Should you observe leaks of electro-
lyte from a battery, be aware that these fluids are harmful to both eyes and skin.
Installation, maintenance, and repair of batteries and battery equipment should be per-
formed only by trained specialists (or personnel authori ed by battery manufacturers to
perform such services). Persons who have not been trained in battery safety or the proper
handling of batteries (or who have not been authori ed to work on them) must not handle
batteries.

Observe the follow ng regulat ons (IEEE standards USA onl

VEI publication Instructions for the Safe Handling of Electrolyte for Lead-acid Ac-
cumulators.
VEI publication Safety Data Sheet on Accumulator Acid (Diluted Sulfu-ric Acid).
VDE 0510 Part 2: 2001-12, in accordance with EN 50272-2:2001: Safety Re-
quirements for Secondary Batteries and Battery Installations - Part 2: Stationary
Batteries .
IEEE Standard 450-2002: Recommended Practice for Maintenance, Testing and
Replacement of Vented Lead Acid Batteries for Stationary Application.
IEEE Standard 1188-2005: “Recommended Practice for Maintenance, Testing and
Replacement of Valve Regulated Lead Acid Batteries for Stationary Application.
IEEE Standard 1375-1998: Guide for Protection of Stationary Battery Systems

Observe also the following safety rules:

1. Ensure that all electr cal loads and power suppl es/charg ng dev ces
( nclud ng separators, fuses, and sw tches are sw tched off. Th s must be car-
r ed out b qual f ed personnel.
2. Remove all wrist watches, rings, chains, jewelry and other metal objects before
working with batteries.
3. Use insulated tools only.
4. Wear insulating rubber gloves and rubber shoes.
5. Never place tools or metal components on top of the batteries.
6. Make sure that the battery or batteries are not mistakenly grounded. (The conse-
quences of an accidental or incorrect connec-tion can be mitigated reduced by ter-
minating the ground connection.) If the system is grounded, terminate the connec-
tion. Touch ng a grounded batter b m stake can result n severe electr c
shock.
7. Before establishing connections, make sure to verify polarity. (Better one too many
times than one too few.)
8. Filled lead-acid batteries contain highly explosive gas (hydrogen/air mixture). Never
smoke, handle open flames or create sparks near the batter es. Always avoid
electrostatic discharge; wear cotton clothing and ground yourself if necessary.
9. Wear the appropriate safety clothing and equipment.

For further information refer to the battery makers instructions for installation, maintenance, and operation of their
battery products.
Warn ng and Safet Ind cat on BACS Safet Precaut ons

Attent on
HIGH Do not open the BACS sensor modules. Do not attach any kind
VOLTAGE of objects to the battery or the BACS modules itself apart from
WARNING the connecting cables! The BACS modules and cables could
be l ve

MAGNETIC Do not put any materials or equipment sensitive to magnetic

EMISSIONS emissions near the BACS WEBMANAGER (For example, moni-
tors, disk drives, memory chips or magnetic tapes.)

INSTALLATION
BY The BACS installation should only be installed by qualified per-
QUALIFIED sonnel. BACS is installed on batteries where high voltages
PERSONNEL could cause injuries or even death if not handled properly! The
ONLY! ! BACS connection cables (temperature cable, bus cable, meas-
uring cable) could be live! To avoid short circuits, do not touch,
replace, or cut BACS cables, before having disconnected the
system from the batteries!

WARNING! BACS modules must NOT be mounted on a damaged battery! If

a battery is damaged and its internal resistance is high, charging
current (or current being discharged) may follow the path of least
resistance and flow through the BACS module, not the battery.
Overheating and destruction of the BACS module can result
from this. For this reason, never use batteries that are damaged
or show high internal resistances

CHECK
The GENEREX service technician should monitor the BACS
MODULES
modules and the initial charge during the installation. Excessive
DURING
heat created by the BACS may be indication of a damaged bat-
INSTALLATION
tery or incorrectly mounted cables. The installer should not leave
AND INITIAL
the installation site before installation of the BACS system is
CHARGING
complete and the battery has had 60 minutes to charge. Once
this has taken place, if the BACS system shows stable voltages
and normal internal resistance values, it may be considered safe
and can be monitored remotely.

Observe battery Observe battery temperature for up to 12 hours after a discharge

temperature for up period! For VRLA batteries, the risk of thermal runaways is great-
to 12 hours after a ly elevated during the 12 hours following discharge. Rising tem-
discharge period peratures in damaged battery cells and blocs can cause fire.
React immediately if battery cell or bloc temperatures rise after a
discharge phase.
Safet BACS Conf gurat on and Installat on

AVOID INSTALLATIONS IN CERTAIN AREAS

Do not nstall BACS n the follow ng areas

Wet or dusty places, or rooms that are not protected from water or high humidity
Areas with a constantly high concentration of salted or oxidi ing gases
Areas close to sources of extreme heat, open flames, or sparks, or having high variations in
temperature
Areas prone to physical vibrations
Areas with high gas concentration or flammable materials

MONITORING S STEM - MONITORING AND ALARMS

BACS s a mon tor ng s stem and should be used accord ngl . Ensure proper sett ng of
the alarm threshold and proper t me frame for react on to alarms

BACS is a tool designed to increase the durability of accumulators, but its most important
function is to monitor the battery in order to avoid breakdowns. For this reason, it is recom-
mended that situations that trigger alarms be attended to within two hours of alarm notifica-
tion. BACS may not be able to eliminate altogether the risk of battery or charger failures,
but through its advance warning system and patented Equali ation process, it gives the user
the ability to prevent the issues that can result from such failures
Never m x and match d fferent BACS C Module vers ons or BACS Measur ng cable
t pes! (For example: using BACS C Modules with REV 2 and 3 on the same battery sys-
tem, using BACS BC2 and BC5 cables in the same battery system.) This practice can
damage modules and lead to inaccurate measurements.
The installation of BACS consists of four parts.
The Quickstart manual describes part one to three.

For further information please refer to the BACS user manual

and the BACS VIEWER documentation.

In order to ensure opt mum support of the BACS

Velcro straps, the surface of the accumulators
should be dr and free of mpur t es and grease
res dues.

Please note that you only use cleaning products

recommended by your battery manufacturer.

If you are unsure, only use soapy water for cleaning.

After cleaning carefully dry the surface of the accu-
mulator with an antistatic fabric.

The cables should be placed as close as possible to

the battery poles, but above the battery connectors.

The measuring cables are color coded:

black: Negative polarity (-) of the battery Order No.: BC5xx

red: Positive polarity (+) of the battery

Please refer the operating instructions of your batte-

ries. Use manufacturer's torque values for tightening
pole bolts.

Please note that a polarity reversal of the measuring

cables can damage the integrated fuse of the cable.

Order No.: BC4Bxx

6V 16V Batter + BC5 - measur ng cable

1.2V-2V Batter es w th 2 poles + BC4B measur ng cable

1.2V-2V Batter es w th 4 or more poles + BC4B measur ng cable

For batteries with four poles, connect the BACS test

lead to all poles.

Note: If the battery has more than 4 poles, it is suffi-

cient to connect the BACS cable to four battery po-
les.
Installat on example Installat on example
BC4Bxx measuring cable BC5xx measuring cable

As standards, BACS modules are equipped with

integrated temperature sensor.

Optional you can get the Module with an external BACS Module REV 3
temperature sensor. with internal temperature sensor
(standard)

This installation guide refers to the modules of the

series:
Order No.: BACSC20
Order No.: BACSC23
Order No.: BACSC30
Order No.: BACSC40
Order No.: BACSC41
BACS Module REV 3
with external temperature sensor
(optional)
General nstruct ons

If there is not enough space on the top of the bat-

tery, place the BACS module at the front panel of the
battery.

Do not install modules on any cooling ribs or plugs.

Wet cells
For wet cells and low-maintenance batteries, ensure
a clearance to the breather of at least 10 cm
(3.94in.). 10 cm

BACS Modules w th
external temperature sensors
The BACS module REV.3 has a temperature sensor.
This sensor is attached to the end of a cable that is
either 23 cm (9.06in.) or 90 cm (35.43in.) long.

The temperature sensor is either pre-assembled or

delivered for self-assembly.

The sensor is placed at the top of the batteries.

Please ensure that each sensor is at the same posi-
tion of the batteries.
Mount ng the modules

1. Attached to the backside of the module you will

find a velcro fastener. Take the lower part of the
velcro fastener and remove the protective strip.

2. Attach the lower Velcro tape to the battery:

Place the velcro and press firmly with the thumb.
For optimal fitting the velcro needs to be pressu-
ri ed for about 5-10 seconds.

The temperature sensor

1. Remove the protective strip from the temperature

sensor without damaging the spacer.

2. In case of using a BACS module with an external

temperature sensor, please remove the protective
strip from the temperature sensor.
The BCx measuring cable is equipped with a mecha-
nical protection against accidental polarity reversal.

1. Connect plug of the measuring cable to the so-

cket at the back of the module.

2. Put the connector of the measuring cable into the

plug until the limit stop. Remember the module
and cable is molded to fit in the correct position.
Do not force the connection.

3. Furthermore, use the velcro strips to fit the modu-

le directly to the battery.

Installat on example
BACS Modules with
connected measuring cables
 “s de b s de“

Order No.: B4BCRJXX

The BACS bus cables are components specially

designed for BACS system usage. By using substi-
tute cables, the overall function of the system can
not be guaranteed. In order to avoid unnecessary 1a
cable length, the bus cables are available in various
length.

Installat on nstruct ons

Cable length
The maximum distance between the last module
and the BACS WEBMANAGER is 60 m (2364 n-
ches . A splitting box will not increase distances.
1b
“beh nd“
Number of modules per l ne
A BACS bus cable can hold a maximum of 50
connected modules. The modules can be connected
to the bus in any order. It is not necessary to
connect the modules of the addresses in sequence.

Connect on to the BACS WEBMA-

NAGER/BACS Bus Converter 2a
For operation, the nearest module must be connec-
ted to the BACS Bus Converter or the BACS WEB-
MANAGER via a bus connection.

Increas ng fa l-safet
For increased failure safety, the bus line should be
installed as a ring bus system. If a connection is
interrupted at a single point, the operation ability of
the installation is ensured. 2b

“among each other“

Installat on ot the BACS Bus Cables 3

Insert the plugs of the Bus cables into the sockets of
the BACS modules (see illustration to the right).
Installat on example
BACS C Modules, measuring and bus cables
Ava lable BACS WEBMANAGER

BACS WEBMANAGER BUDGET 4

with integrated BACS Bus Converter
.
Order No.: BACSKIT B4

SNMP/WEB MANAGER Professional

CS141SC Slot
+ external BACS Bus Converter
. 6-pole
Order No.: BACSKIT BSC4 Special cable
RJ12
(ca. 1m = 39 in.)

SNMP/WEB MANAGER Professional

CS141L external
+ external BACS Bus Converter
.
Order No.: BACSKIT LB4

SNMP/WEB MANAGER MODBUS-RS485

CS141SCM Slot
+ external BACS Bus Converter
.
Order No.: BACSKIT SCMB4

SNMP/WEB MANAGER MODBUS-RS485

CS141LM external
+ external BACS Bus Converter
.
Order No.: BACSKIT LMB4

The BACS Bus Converter

The BACS BUS converter galvanically separates
the BACS bus from BACS WEBMANAGER.
Furthermore it converters BACS bus protocol to
RS232 protocol.

In addition, active EMI filtering is performed to pro-

tect the current measurement results from inter-
ferences.

Order No.: BUS CONV V

Attent on
If the spring contacts inside of the COM / AUX of the
BACS WEBMANAGER are mechanically damaged
by a wrong cable, addressing and communication
problems occur between the BACS WEBMANAGER
and the connected modules.

Use only the 6-pin original RJ12 cable included with

the BACS WEBMANAGER. BACS WEBMANAGER BUDGET,
COM3/AUX Port Warning Label
BACS WEBMANAGER Budget with integrated BACS Bus Converter

BACS Bus cable

Power Supply

BACS BUS

BACS WEBMANAGER BACS K t Box with external BACS Bus Converter

BACS Bus cables

Power Supply BACS BUS Power Supply

COM3/AUX Special cable RJ12 COM3/AUX

BACS WEBMANAGER BACS K t Slot with external BACS Bus Converter
For use in addition to your UPS, inverter, rectifier or other devices with a suitable slot.

BACS Buskabel

Power Supply BACS BUS

COM3/AUX Special cable RJ12 COM3/AUX

For battery systems with more than 50 batteries, it is

recommend to use a BACS SPLITTING BOX.

It serves the reduction of total bus cable length and

allows an optimi ed star-shaped bus cabling installa-
tion.

D str bute all BACS modules equall to the

ports of the SPLITTING BOX. Ensure that
each port can manage up to 50 BACS mo- Order No.: BCII SPLITT
dules.
BACS WEBMANAGER BACS K t Box with BACS SPLITTING BOX and Bus Converter

BACS Bus cable

BACS BUS Power Supply BACS BUS Power Supply

BACS Buskabel
BACS Bus cable

BACS BUS COM3/AUX Special cable RJ12 COM3/AUX

BACS WEBMANAGER Budget with BACS SPLITTING BOX

BACS Bus cable

BACS BUS Power Supply

BACS Bus cable

BACS BUS BACS BUS

Installat on of the BACS hardware complete

For operat onal mode, the BACS modules need to be conf gured
 Programmer button
for addressing
the module

Module LED for status notification

LED Not f cat on
Special pen
to press the
Operat on state module LED not f cat on programmer button
Not addressed (default delivery status) flashing red

Programming modus active fast flashing red

Programmed & communication active solid green

Programmed & no active communication flashing green

Threshold High/Low solid red

Search mode alternating red / green

BACS Modules are ava lable n follow ng cond t ons

1. Default del ver status There are two opt ons to address
not addressed the BACS modules
Status notification of the module LED:
slowly flashing red!
A V a «BACS II Programmer Tool
Standard address 0 recommended
- Software installation (Section 2.1.)
BEFORE starting the addressing, ALL modules - BACS cabling check (Section 2.2.)
have to be in this condition! - Module addressing (Section 2.3.)
If this is not the case, all modules have to be reset
back into the status of delivery. Reference page 23 B V a BACS WEBMANAGER «Setup page
for details. (Section 2.5.)

2. Pre-Programmed b the suppl er Informat on “Sleep Mode“

optional service - Order No. BACS PGM” Status notification of the module LED:
Status notification of the module LED: no activity
Slowly flashing green! Modules Rev 3.xx are in «sleep mode»
= no BACS communication when they are connected to the measuring cable.
or They wake up automatically, if the BACS WEBMA-
solid green light! NAGER, BACS Programmer or BACS Reader
= normal operation sends request. To wake up the modules, it s neces-
sary to activate bus communication via connected
Note For pre-addressed modules BACS WEBMANAGER, BACS Programmer or
go on to section 3! BACS Reader.
The BACS II programming software is a Windows With the BACS II Programmer Tool you can
software which uses all functions contained in the address modules directly via RS232 connection
BACS WEBMANAGER to program, address and and assigend to the corresponding battery num-
check the modules.
bers.
In this case, addressing via the BACS WEBMANA-
GER is not necessary.
Installat on v a
BACS WEBMANAGER BUDGET 4

1. Download the latest version of the BACS Pro-

grammer at the link:
http://www.generex.de/download/bacs/windows/
cdimg/bacscd. ip
BACS Service Port
RS232-Port

2. Connect to BACS WEBMANAGER BUDGET 4

via “Service Port“ to the RS232-port of your note-
book. Utili e the BACS programming cable
(DSSub9 - MiniDin8) provided with the BACS
WEBMANAGER BUDGET 4.

BACS BUS
3. Connect the BACS modules you want to address
to the BACS Bus connectors of the BACS WEB-
MANAGER BUDGET.

BACS BUS

Power Supply

4. Connect the supplied power supply to the BACS

WEBMANAGER BUDGET 4.

5. Start the BACS Programmer, select the COM

port“ connected to the BACS WEBMANGER
BUDGET and press Open“.
Programm ng v a
BACS WEBMANAGER K t

1. Follow this link to download the latest version of

the BACS Programmer:

http://www.generex.de/download/bacs/windows/
cdimg/bacscd. ip

2. Disconnect the RJ12 Connection between BACS

Bus Converter and COM3 / AUX at BACS WEB-
MANAGER BUDGET Kit.

3. Use included data cable (DSub9 - MiniDin8) for

direct connection between the BACS Bus Con-
verter and the RS232 port of your service com-
puter.

RS232-Port

BACS BUS
BACS BUS

4. Connect the BACS modules to the BACS bus

ports of the BACS Bus Converters.

Power Supply

5. Power up the BACS Bus Converter via power

supply provided with the BACS Bus Converter.

6. Start the BACS Programmer, select the COM

port“ associated to your BACS WEBMANGER
BUDGET, and press Open“.
L ne Check
Use the line check for quick analysis to find contact
problems.

Use the line check for quick analysis to find contact

problems. This test method allows you to locate
missing or incorrectly connected bus cables, faulty
bus connections of BACS modules, or faulty or inter-
rupted bus cables. These errors can be fixed imme-
diately while running an active test.

Attent on
The line check can only be carried out while
modules are in delivery state (default address
0).

During the Line Check analysis procedure the bus

cabling must be star-shaped. If several bus strings
are present, each bus string must be tested separa-
tely.

If you run the bus cabling as a ring, the ring must be

interrupted during the line check

The Line Check provides two modes:

Send L ne“ and
Rece ve L ne“.

Runn ng a Send L ne test procedure

Send Line will test used transmission lines TX (PIN

1 + 2). To start a line check, proceed as follows:

1. Start the current BACS Programmer.

2. Select the button „Line Check“ .

3. Select the mode Send Line“.

4. Press the button Start“.

5. Die If all status indicators of the module LEDs

connected to the bus line flash red / green, there
is no line fault

6. If any other LED status is shown, check cabling

and connections of the indicated modules and
repeat.
Rece ve L ne Test
Both receive lines (RX: pin 3+4) will be check

To start a Rece ve L ne test

1. Start the current BACS Programmer“ .

2. Select the button.„Line Check“.

3. Click the mode Receive Line“.

4. Disconnect the last BACS module connected in

the bus line from the BC0X-XXXX meas urement
cable. Not to confuse it with the Bus cable!

5. Press the Start“ button.

6. Now, while the addressing switch on the BACS

module is permanently actuated, connect the
module to the measuring cable again and then
release the button.

If the programmer receives the signal sended by the

module, the programmer begins to count backward.
The connections are fine if the counter counts down
from 300 onwards.

A counter counting up to 0 is not required. It is suffi-

cient if 10-15 x has been successfully counted back.

D agnost cs If the programmer do-

es not count backwards
If the counter does not count backwards successful-
ly, the error location between the last module and
the WEBMANAGER is located If it happens, repeat
the test with the module located in the center of the
bus line. If the programmer is now successfully
counting down, the error location is between the
middle and the last module - you need to test this
area again. If the counter does not count down suc-
cessfully, the error location is between the middle
and the first module.

Please note that there may also be several defects.

There are two options to address BACS modules:
a Automat c Mode - addresses will be set automatically
b Manual Mode - addresses will be set manual

2.3.1. Sett ng up Addresses

n Automat c Mode

1. Enter the Automatic Mode“ button.

3. Enter “Start Address“ and “End Address“. It s

also possible to program partial address ranges,
to program the addresses in sections (e.g. first
address 33-64, then address 1-32, etc.).

3. Press the “Start“ button.

4. By pressing the module buttons, you will assign

addresses to the modules. The ascending order
starts at Start Ad dress and moves on until it
reaches End Address . Usually the address 1 is
assigned to the module of battery No. 1, in the
battery string 1. If you address a second string,
select the last ending address and add 1 to defi-
ne the next starting address.

Example
string 1 = 1-32, string 2 = 33-64, etc.

Please ensure, that no address will use multiple,

neither in multi-string systems.
Push on each BACS module the button. The pro-
grammer will recogni e the input and go to the next
address.

Attent on
If an error occurs during addressing, a correspon-
ding error message will be shown. E.g. how to conti-
nue including reset of module 5:

1. Push the programmer button and hold it for 10

seconds.
2. Restart Automatic Mode
3. Choose5 as starting address
4. Follow the instruction of the Programmer Tool

Resett ng all modules to factor

default ID 0“
If you enable the check box in the Automatic menu
“Set all addresses to 0“, all modules will be set in
the default delivery condition (address “0“).
Status notification of the module LEDs: slowly
flashing red!
2.3.2. Sett ng up Addresses
n Manual Mode

1. Select the Manual Mode“ button.

2. Enter at Current Address“ the valid module

address. At New Address“ enter the new
address value corresponding to your system
configuration.

3. Press the “Set“ button. The address of the mo-

dule will change and the Programmer will provi-
de a visual and audible indication.

During the fact, that several modules accept the

same address, it is recommended to use Manual
Mode only with one module connected to the Pro-
grammer.

2.3.3. Search ng Modules

With the function module search“ you can find a
module. Enter the address“ and click on start“.
The module LED will blink red/green.
By pressing the button on the module or pressing
the stop button, it will be switched back to normal
operation mode.

Attent on
Please note that manual confirmation by pushing
the button at the module is required for falling back
to normal operation, allowing requests by BACS
Webmanger and Programmer Tool.

BACS BUS
BACS BUS
2.3.4. Scann ng Module Address
BACS Bus Converter / BACS WEBMANAGER
BUDGET allows to identify an unknown address of
a BACS module.

To identify a module address:

1. Connect the module containing an unknown

address to your BACS system

2. In the Programmer Tool select the function

Address Search“ and push the Start“ button.

The Programmer displays the address of the modu-

le connected to it.
This mode is the optimal setting for the pre-addressing of the modules

1. You can start the BACS II Programmer Software

into the Expert Mode“ with the command:
bacs_programmer.exe –e

2. On manual mode will the address counted up by

one if addressing was successful.

3. The Module Values“ box will be started automa-

tically. The message boxes are disabled.

4. With the Values“ button the module values can

be displayed. The measured values are displayed
after successful addressing.

S nce module f rmware 2.1.x t s requ red t start

the modules f rst to d sable the sleep mode. The
programmer sends a wakeup s gnal, wa ts 2 se-
conds and addresses the module (Manual Mode
onl .
You can also find the BACS Programmer Tool
within the BACS WEBMANAGER.

1. Under Dev ces“, open the BACS“ submenu.

Select the menu item Programmer“.

2. By pushing Enable Input Capability“, BACS

configuration capability will be enabled:

Aud ble Conf rmat on

A signal tone confirms the BACS module button.

Automat c/Manual Mode

Address your BACS-Modules.

BACS Address Search Tool

Find BACS modules by address.

2.5.1. Address ng BACS Modules

v a Automat c Mode
Automatic mode allows automatic addressing of
modules. After each successful addressing, an
address is automatically incremented to prevent
duplicate addressing. If the WEBMANAGER should
provide audible feedback for each registered modu-
le, enable Automatic Mode“.

Start Address“ defines the first address to be

used, End Address“ the last address to be assig-
ned.

Address ng example 1
Start address is 1 and ends at address 35:
The BACS-Programmer will set up exactly 35 mo-
dules, starting at number 1.

Address ng example 2
Start address is 76 and ends at address 89:
The BACS-Programmer will set up exactly 14 mo-
dules and assigns the dedicated address range from
76 up to 89.

Press Start“ to begin.

.
Address ng BACS Modules

Pressing Start“ in the Programmer increases the

frequency of the red flashing lights on the BACS
modules. The modules are ready for registration

Press the button on the BACS module briefly with

the BACS PEN. The module signals the successful
addressing with a green light signal. Repeat until all
modules flash green.

Attent on
In automatic addressing mode, all LEDs must flash
rapidly in red. If this does not happen, there is a
problem with the modules.

If it happens, set the Set all address to 0 check-

box at the programmer. You can also press and
hold the button on the relevant BACS module for
about 10 seconds to reset the module to the de-
livery state. After that restart registration process.

F nal Cond t ons of

Module Address ng
All nd cated module addresses are used
The BACS WEBMANAGER terminates the registra-
tion process and reports a successful registration.

The last module has been reg strated

If you specified more modules than are actually in-
stalled, you can stop the progress manually. Click
on the Stop“ button.

Please note
In both cases the status LED of the modules must
be green or flash green.

F n sh ng Automat c Conf gurat on

Disable Page Input Capability“ will enable nor-
mal operational mode and reboot your BACS Sys-
tem.
2.5.2. Address ng BACS Modules
v a Manual Mode

The Manual mode allows precise configuration of

BACS modules. This interesting feature allows you
to replace or add one single module.

1. Before ou start
Ensure only one module is connected to your
Manager.

2. Enter ng address
Under Current Address“, enter the current mo-
dule address. New Address“ allows you to as-
sign a new address to selected module.

3. F n sh ng conf gurat on progress

Set“ transfers the new address to the selected
BACS module.

4. BACS address search ng tool

If you have individual modules and want to know
their address, you can use this function to display
the current address of the BACS module.
Connect the module to the WEBMANAGER and
press Start“.

5. D sable conf gurat on mode

Disable Page Input Capability“ restarts the
BACS system and boots the normal operating
mode.

Conf gurat on t p for

large nstallat ons
For larger systems, you may not be able to address
all available modules at once, but they are needed
the same time.

In automatic mode, you can first address modules 1

- 32 and later modules 33 - 64. With this function, for
example, you can comfortably prepare a module
replacement at address range 145 - 197

If there is an addressing error, the WEBMANAGER

displays an error message and you can correct the
affected modules individually by using manual mo-
de.
Th s tool prov des the opt on of read ng bas c
module parameters and batter values.

During commissioning, the tool provides a quick con- Attent on

trol and overview of all important battery measure- Before you can use the BACS Reading Tool to cap-
ments and module parameters. These parameters ture measured values, modules are needed be con-
can be used to configure alarm thresholds and failu- figured and prepared by BACS Programmer.
re behavior at the BACS WEBMANAGER.

Installat on v a
BACS WEBMANAGER BUDGET
BACS Service Port
Prepare the hardware for using the BACS Reader: RS232-Port

1. Connect the BACS WEBMANAGER BUDGET 4

via “Service Port“ to the RS232-Port“ of your
notebook. Use the BACS programming cable
(DSub9 - MiniDin8) provided with the BACS
WEBMANAGER.

BACS BUS

2. Connect the BACS modules to the BACS BUS

connectors of the BACS WEBMANAGER
BUDGET.

BACS BUS

Power Supply

3. Power up the BACS WEBMANAGER BUDGET 4

via the power supply provided with the BACS
WEBMANAGER BUDGET.

4. The BACS Reader Tool

Download the current “BACS Reader“ version
from the following link:

http://www.generex.de/download/bacs/windows/
cdimg/bacscd. ip

Un ip the file and follow the installation instruc-

tions.
Installat on v a
BACS WEBMANAGER K t
Prepare the hardware for using the BACS Reader:

1. Remove the custom cable connecting BACS

BUS Converter and BACS WEBMANAGER and
connect the Converter to the RS232 service port
of your computer.

2. Connect the RS232-Port of your notebook, via

RS232-cable (DSub9- MiniDIn8) provided, with
the RS232-port of the BACS Bus Converter.

RS232-Port

BACS BUS
BACS BUS

3. Connect the BACS modules to the BACS bus

port of the BACS Bus Converter.

Power Supply

4. Power up the BACS Bus Converter via power

supply provided with the BACS Bus Converter.

5. The BACS Reader Tool

Download the current BACS Reader version
from the following link:

http://www.generex.de/download/bacs/windows/
cdimg/bacscd. ip

Un ip the file and follow the installation instruc-

tions.
Start the BACS Reader.

Select the COM Port“ associated with the BACS

WEBMANGER or BACS Bus Converter and press
Open“.

Note
If BACS Programmer is still running, make sure
that the corresponding COM port is closed.

Scan Mode
The scan mode collects basic data about all
connected BACS modules.

Automatic queries can be made from the total or

partial address range of the connected BACS mo-
dules.

Start / End Address

Specify the modules to be queried.
You can specify queries within a range between 1
and 600 addresses.

Pollrate
In larger systems with many modules, a very high
interrogation speed can lead to interrogation errors. If
there are above-average number of query errors, we
recommend lowering scan speed and repeat the
query.

Clear old values at start

This function deletes the old values for each new
scan. If this function is not selected, values are only
overwritten.

Values that have not been measured during the

next run remain unchanged.
Next mpedance measurement
n xx m nutes
Next impedance measurement in xx minutes allows
you to define the query cycle in minutes. The internal
resistance of the connected battery can be mea-
sured in intervals of at least 15 minutes. Within this
time, the current value is collected from the memory
of the BACS module and displayed.

Start“ / Stop“
Started or finished the scan process.

Commun cat on
During scanning, you can observe the behavior of
the modules when they are queried.

Valid / Missing answer“ shows you whether the

modules have responded correctly, and CRC-Error“
indicates the number of corrupted data packets.
Reset sets the counter to 0“.

After Scann ng
These data are useful for configuring events within
the BACS system. You can display the collected
data directly via the Module_SubScreen“ menu.

Logging Options “ gives you options to save with

measuring protocols and log files as a standardi ed
*.csv format.

Manual Mode
The manual mode allows individual requests to the
connected BACS modules.

Once activated, a new window will open automati-

cally, that exclusively displays the data of the con-
trolled module.

How to get data from the module

Enter the Address“ of the module you wish to
query. There are several buttons near the address
button to measure the modules. The measurement
results are displayed in Module Values“.

Please note
The buttons work directly. It is not necessary to
press Set / Reset.
Us ng Modul Search“

1. If you are looking for a specific module, enter the

appropriate Address“ and press Set.

2. Press the button Set.“

3. The addressed module starts flashing red /

green.

4. Use the BACS PEN to press the button at the

flashing module or press the Module Search but-
ton Reset“ for search confirmation.

The BACS module will revert to the normal opera-

ting mode.

5. Qu t BACS Reader Software

To close the existing COM connection to your
WEBMANAGER / Converter, click Close“.

6. Then quit the software by pressing Quit“.

 External Version
Slot Version External Version with integrated
1 4
BACS Bus Converter
BACSKIT LB4 1
BACSKIT BSC4
11
4

5
5
3
3
2 6 2
7 6
7 3 2 6
7 9
12 BACSKIT SCMB4 BACSKIT LMB4 8 10 BACSKIT B4
12 Alarm
Contact

Descr pt on Funct on
1 COM1 Port Connection with an UPS or another end device via the original RS232-cable.

2 COM2 Port Connection for optional devices like a modem, multi sensor SENSORMANAGER,
temperature sensor, humidity, field busses (MODBUS, RS232, Profibus, LONBus, etc.).

3 LAN Port Ethernet 10/100 Mbit interface with integrated LEDs

(green LED: connection to the network established, yellow LED: network-activity).

4 DC Input Power supply 12VDC/1A stabili ed through external power supply,

DC-connector inside (-) minus, outside (+) plus.

5 COM3/AUX For the connection to the BACS Bus Converter (at BUDGET 4 internal),
max.1m Rj12/6pole cable.

Operat on Status WEBMANAGER Red LED Green LED

6 LEDs (red/green) No Power OFF OFF
Booting ON OFF
Update in progress flashing slowly OFF
Update failure flashing fast OFF
UPS Communication lost ON OFF

Operating OFF flashing slowly

7 Slide Switch Toggles configuration and operation mode

.
Sl de Sw tch m ddle pos t on Sets the BACS WEBMANAGER BUDGET to the
configuration mode. After cold boot the default IP address 10.10.10.10 is active.
.
Sl de Sw tch r ght pos t on DHCP is activated and an IP address is set automati-
cally. Check MAC address of your BACS WEBMANAGER to locate according IP
Address.
.

Sl de Sw tch left pos t on Sets operational mode

8 Alarm LED BACS-Alarm LED (green / red / yellow)

9 MUTE Button Button for the acknowledgement and mute of the horn. Alarm LED changes to yellow.

10 BACS Bus 2 x Rj10 interface to connect

BACS C-Module / SPLITTINGBOX / BACS CSXXX / GX R AUX

11 BACS Service Port For connection to a PC/Laptop RS232-port, for addressing or readout the BACS modules via
BACS Programmer or BACS Reader Software directly (provided RS232 cable - DSub9 - MiniDin8) .

12 RS485 Interface MODBUS variants: BACSKIT SCMB4 and BACSKIT LMB4

 IP 10.10.10.10 IP 10.10.10.11
1. Select conf gurat on mode Slide Switch Gateway
middle“ 10.10.10.10

Hardware setup f us ng
manual IP Address
1. Move the slide switch to the middle position.
Ethernet (cross) cable

2. Connect the CS141 directly“ to the LAN port or

to a workstation using a switch“. IP 10.10.10.10 IP 10.10.10.11
Slide Switch Gateway
middle“ 10.10.10.10

Recommended sett ngs

Manually assign an IP address from the same net-
work segment to your PC, for example. 10.10.10.11,
gateway at 10.10.10.11 .

Ethernet cable

Autoconf gurat on us ng DHCP

1. Move the slide switch to the right position.

2. Use the LAN port to connect the BACS WEBMA-

NAGER to your network to assign an IP address
via DHCP.

2. Connect BACS WEBMANAGER Power Supply

to power suppl

External Vers on
Connect the original BACS WEBMANAGER power
supply.

Slot Vers on
A BACS WEBMANAGER slot version is powered
by the internal UPS power supply. The slot card
can be plugged into the UPS at any time without
affecting your UPS.
3.1.2. Set up a route to BACS WEBMANAGER
us ng a W ndows Computer

1. Open the prompt as administrator.

2. Type the following command:

route add 10.10.10.10 <locale IP Adresse
(Example: “route add 10.10.10.10 192.168.1.54” )
Windows confirms your command: OK“

3. Test the connection with the following command:

ping 10.10.10.10
If the WEBMANAGER answers, you can start confi-
guring using network connection.

Automat c search us ng the

Netf nder“ tool
Netfinder is a tool that can display the IP and MAC
addresses of CS141 adapters connected to your
network. It is useful if your IP addresses are assig-
ned by DHCP.

You can find the tool at the following web address:

http://www.generex.de/generex/download/software
install/NetFinder. ip

3.1.3. Us ng HTTP and Log n

Open a web browser and enter the address
http://10.10.10.10 or the IP address assigned via
DHCP.
You can configure BACS WEBMANAGER using its
built-in web interface.

To log in the first time, use default user

User name: admin

Password: cs141-snmp

3.1.4. Bas c Sett ngs

Sett ng up T meserver
Date and time are important for the precise control
of events and logs with time stamps. The WEBMA-
NAGER automatically updates via a Timeserver. If
necessary, you can set up the system time manual-
ly.
Sett ng up Date and T me
1. Under System“, select Date & Time“:

2. Enter the desired IP Address“ for a Timeserver

Service“.

3. Apply“ saves your entries.

How to use Manual

IP Address Feature
The WEBMANAGER is currently only available un-
der the IP address 10.10.10.10. If you do not want to
assign an IP address to the WEBMANAGER via
DHCP, a manual setup can be used.

1. Under System“, select Network“.

2. Enter your data for Local Address“, Subnet

Mask“ and Default Gateway“.

3. Optionally, you can specify a DNS Server“.

4. Apply“ will safe your entries.

Note Your WEBMANAGER is still running a confi-

guration mode and can only be reached via
10.10.10.10. .

3.1.5. Act vat ng the Operat ng Mode

1. Remove the power supply from the WEBMANA-

GER. For the slot versions, pull the card out of
the slot of your UPS.

2. To switch the WEBMANAGER to operating mo-

de, move the slide switch to the left“ position.

3. Connect the WEBMANAGER to the power supp-

ly. After the boot process, the adapter is acces-
sible on the configured IP address.

Note If you are running your adapter in DHCP mo-

de, this step is omitted.
Use the serial original RS232 interface cable to Compatible with other
connect your UPS to BACS WEBMANAGER. 1400 differentUPS and
Power Generators
For configuration of a UPS, please refer to the
CS141 User Manual , which is part of this docu-
mentation CD or is available as a download from COM 1
the website of your UPS or BACS manufacturer.

The CS141 s a full ntegrated part of BACS

WEBMANAGER. All UPS funct ons and the ge-
neral use of flex ble events etc. are descr bed
separatel at CS141 manual.
Compatible with other
Follow th s l nk for the latest vers on of the 1400 differentUPS and
CS141 User's Gu de Power Generators
CS141 User Manual

COM 1
1. Under Devices“, open the BACS“ submenu. Se-
lect menu item Setup“.

2. Enter battery information.

Configuration example:
Your UPS uses 40 batteries provided by 2 strings
————————————————————
Please Enter at Number of batteries 40 and at
number of battery strings 2.

UPS w th center tap or pos t ve

and negat ve strands
The charge voltages between positive and negative
strand can differ. In this case, equali ing / balan-
cing is only ensured while the strings independently
control the circuits of the batteries.

If the battery system of your UPS uses a center tap

using a configuration like that, you need to setup
your BACS system according to it.

To handle different power circuits your BACS confi-

guration needs for each power circuit an indepen-
dent string.

Conf gurat on examples

2 parallel strings (2 x positive / 2 x negative)
————————————————————
Number of configured BACS strings: 4

3 parallel strands (3 x positive / 3 x negative)

————————————————————
Number of configured BACS strings: 6

Modules per l ne
Status d spla and log f le
By selecting List Module Number Stringwise ,
BACS web interface will display battery addresses
1 - 20 at String 1 and at String 2.

In addition, the batteries per string are logged with

a prefix in the BACS log file:

4S2 = module 4 in strand 2

This facilitates the identification of a BACS module.

If you are unsure how many strings to enter,

please ask your UPS manufacturer for further
informations about your UPS system.
BACS Monitor displays the system status according
to your configuration.

Indicated colours after startup:

BACS module initiali ed an ready for operation

BACS module not available
BACS module not queried or initiali ed

After successful initiali ation, the BACS status

page will be displayed with the voltage and tempe-
rature of the batteries, the equali ation power and
the status of the LEDs.

After approximately 15 minutes, the first measure-

ment of the impedance is performed.

Wait until the first RI measurement has been car-

ried out before continuing with chapter

BACS Module & Alarm Threshold Setting

BACS system status: 2 strings and 40 modules.

For further information and operating instructions please refer

chapter 4.1 of the BACS User Manual and FAQs.