ESP Next Gen PCS Manual 120f1.47_208f1.0_s2.5
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1. 11 DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE ccececececcccececececccaccceccauacacececeauaeaeeneauacseeteneaeaeseeueaeavanseeataestsnenes 11 NEXT GEN PCS DATA INTERFACE CABLE edam H S 11 INSTRUCTIONS FOR DATA RETRIEVAL ccccccccccccccecececacecscececececeuececscecececececuauauaeaeavateteeeneeaeas 12 IV DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE _ 12 HOW TO CONNECT TO NEXT GEN PCS FILTER cccccececcccececccccccaceccceceeaceneaceneucsneateneceaueneaneneas 12 C Bres uis 13 NENU ITEMS 15 VOLTAGE LIMIT SELECTION 17 CYCLE POWER COMMAND si snxscudscuvccccaciment date detasaswutsenoiendsemaiwedevuestadaeecudimeveauwseaveantnsaviannshiweusentecacs 17 ENHANCED LOGGING MODE ccccccccccccccccccccecececececucecucecucececececeauauausuauauavavevavevataeetetsesesnsssnsnens 18 GRAPH OVERVIEW amp CONTROL cececececcccececececcccacececcacacecececeacuceeeteaeaeateneeatsteteneauacseeneceauscsnentas 19 V PROUBLESHOO GING Mas 23 NEXT GEN PCS FILTER 23 DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE cccecececcccacececececcccccececeacccececeneaeacseeteneaseceneauaeatsteneneaeacsteneeeaesneneavanseenenss 242. 1 Locate the entry labeled USB Serial Port COMx where x refers to the COM port number assigned by Windows 2 Right click on USB Serial Port COMx and click Properties 3 USB Serial Port Properties pop up box will display iii In the USB Serial Port Properties pop up box 1 Click the Port Settings tab and then click the Advanced button a If the COM Port Number is not between 1 and 9 change the assigned value to a value between 1 and 9 i Make a note of the COM Port Number It will be needed to configure the Diagnostic Software as noted in Section Il 3 C Select COM Port b In USB Transfer Sizes change both the Receive and Transmit values to 512 c In Options change the Latency Timer value to 4 d Leave all other settings at default V COM Port Number USB Transfer Sizes Select lower settings to correct performance problems at low baud rates Select higher settings for faster perform Receive Bytes Transmit Bytes BM Options Miscellaneous Options Select lower settings to correct response problems Serial E T Latency Timer msec C I Cancel If Power Off Event Surprise Removal Minimum Read Timeout msec 0 Set RTS On Close Minimum Write Timeout msec 0 Disable Modem Ctrl At Startup Press and then press again iv Close Device Manager O E
3. 08 01 11 realpowerprotection com nextgenpcscom 5 ESP ext ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS PROTECTION INC User Manual 2 Next Gen Data Interface Kit PC and Driver Installation For Model XG PCSIK Please Note e The Next Gen PCS Filter may be accessed by a PC while connected to AC power and equipment or while disconnected from AC power and equipment e f accessed by a PC while connected to AC power For best protection it is recommended that the power cord of the computer is plugged into an available receptacle on the Next Gen PCS Filter Connecting the Next Gen PCS Filter to a PC allows for the availability of the following features Import data stored in the Next Gen PCS Filter s device memory Import data from a stored data file Export data to a data file Export data to a report in PDF format Set over and under voltage shutdown thresholds Clear device memory Real time AC voltmeter Enhanced Logging Mode Equipment required for PC communication Next Gen PCS Filter Next Gen PCS Data Interface Cable Next Gen PCS Diagnostic Software Revision 2 5 PC running Windows 2000 or later with a CD ROM and USB port and a minimum screen resolution of 1024x768 a Connect Next Gen PCS Data Interface Cable to your PC i Plug the USB end of the Data Cable to available USB port on your PC b Install Next Gen PCS Driver Files i Automatic requires Internet connection When you plug the USB into your PC
4. POWER COON DITRONING YSIEM User Manual for 120 and 208 230 Volt Models 120V Firmware Revision 1 40 and higher 208 230V Firmware Revision 1 0 Coming Soon Software Revision 2 5 August 1 2011 Electronic Systems Protection Inc realpowerprotection com nextgenpcscom NEXT GEN RCS ESPE ri S User Manua I NEXT GEN PCS PRODUCT OVERVIEW nm mnm Inm 2 Ill INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS eere mm Hmmm 3 NEXT GEN PCS FILTER INSTALLATION 3 NEXT GEN PCS DATA INTERFACE KIT INSTALLATION ccecececcccececececcccacececeaeacuceseneaeaeaeeneneueeneneaeas 6 PC SETUP AND DRIVER INSTALLATION ccececececececececececcccacacacauacauacaceavavataegtacststscececscscesess 6 DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ccecececececececececececccecececececcacauauavatstscetsceeecscstsceseeesess 8 11 HARDWARE Rm 9 NEXT GEN PCS FILTER LCD EVENT MONITOR i cccecccceccccececccececccccaceccceacecenceceacaceneacenececneaueneaeaueneauentaesneceaueneaueaeanes 9 NORMAL OPERATION cececcececcccecccccceccacccecceceacaceneaceneaceneuceneaceneneateneaceneaesnenecneaesnentaneneass 9 WIRING mN O I a 10 ABNORMAL VOLTAGI 10 CLEARING MEMORY ccccececcccececececccecececcacaccceceneauaceceneacaceteneauacsceteneauatsteteneacsteeauaesesueneaeas 11 FS baga i E EE E d s
5. AC voltage has risen above 135V XG PCS 15D XG PCS 20D 260V XG PCS 20815D XG PCS 20820D XG PCS L630 XG PCS 630 Electronic Systems Protection Inc 08 01 11 realpowerprotection com nextgenpcscom 25 NEXT GEN PCS User Manual ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS PROTECTION INC Specifications Continued e Power Outage Event Definition AC voltage has dropped below 20V e Surge Event Definition Next Gen PCS Filter has been exposed to a transient voltage in one of the 3 possible modes between Live and Neutral between Live and Ground between Neutral and Ground with a peak amplitude of 500V XG PCS 15D XG PCS 20D 700V XG PCS 20815D XG PCS 20820D XG PCS L630 XG PCS 630 or higher and a frequency of 20 kHz or higher 500V 700V surge voltage amplitude applies to IEEE C62 41 Category B Impulse surge voltage amplitudes necessary for detection of other surge types may vary e Modem Fax Protection Single telephone line surge suppression with Modem Fax DSL Filter Ethernet Protection Cat5e network surge protection ETL Certified to TIA EIA 568 B 2 e Computer Requirements For use with Next Gen PCS Diagnostic Software Minimum 133MHz Pentium processor or equivalent minimum 64MB of RAM minimum 10MB free hard drive space VGA or higher resolution monitor keyboard mouse CD or DVD drive minimum screen resolution of 1024x768 Microsoft Windows 2000 XP Vista 7 Dimensions 6 125 W x 8 375 Dx 2 H XG PCS 15D
6. Tools Cycle Power in the menu The software will explain that performing a power cycle will turn off power to connected equipment for 90 seconds Press Ok to continue or Cancel to cancel During the cycle a progress bar will appear which will indicate the time until the outlets are turned back On e While the Next Gen PCS Filter is performing a power cycle Lf its LCD EVENT MONITOR D models only will display C cYc instead of On or OFF a d m O Electronic Systems Protection Inc 08 01 11 realpowerprotection com nextgenpcscom 17 NEXT GEN PCS User Manual 7 Enhanced Logging Mode a he Enhanced Logging Mode function of the Next Gen PCS Diagnostic Software extends the logging and monitoring capabilities of the Next Gen PCS Filter while a PC is connected b Enhanced Logging Mode can be started by navigating to Tools Enhanced Logging Mode i The additional features available with the Enhanced Logging Mode are 1 Logging of individual line voltage measurements a he magnitude of the line voltage of each data acquisition point is recorded b The date and time of each data acquisition point is recorded based on Windows system time c Adjustable logging interval The time interval choices are 1 2 4 10 or 30 seconds between data acquisition points d Ifthe line voltage is changing rapidly faster than 2V 0 2 seconds new data points will be recorded reg
7. Follow these steps to clear the device memory 1 Unplug the input cord of the Next Gen PCS Filter from the branch circuit outlet 2 Using a paperclip or small screwdriver press and hold the RST button M Plug the input cord of the Next Gen PCS Filter into a properly grounded and compatible branch circuit outlet while continuing to hold the RST button 4 Wait approximately 3 5 seconds the LCD Event Monitor D models only will now display release the RST button and the device microcontroller memory will now be cleared cbr li Diagnostic Software The device microcontroller memory may alternately be cleared from within the Diagnostic Software in the following location Tools Clear Device Memory See Section IV 4 C Tools Menu for details 2 Next Gen PCS Data Interface Cable a Overview i The Next Gen PCS Data Interface Cable consists of a USB connection on one end and a RJ 11 connection on the opposite end li The USB connection plugs into an available USB port your PC The RJ 11 connection plugs into the RJ 11 OUT Jack labeled Data Port on the Next Gen PCS Filter which is the jack closest to the LCD Event Monitor and RST button O Electronic Systems Protection Inc 08 01 11 realpowerprotection com nextgenpcscom 1 Next GEN PCS ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS PROTECTION INC User Manual b Instructions for Data Retrieval Disconnect any protected Mod
8. Installation software and Section IV Diagnostic software for instructions on re installing the Next Gen PCS Diagnostic Software Part of the program screen is not The computer s screen resolution Set the computer s screen visible on the computer monitor is set too low resolution to a minimum of 1024x768 Software will not connect to Next Correct COM port is not Verify all connections and Gen PCS Filter selected Next Gen PCS Data set the correct COM port as Interface Cable is not connected detailed in Section II Installation Serial USB drivers are not Instructions installed or Next Gen PCS Data Interface Cable is connected to wrong port on Next Gen PCS Filter ooftware will not send email Email settings are incorrect Verify that email settings are computer does not have an correct Verify that the computer internet connection ISP blocks is connected to the internet outgoing SMTP communications Contact ISP regarding policies on outgoing SMTP communications O Electronic Systems Protection Inc 08 01 11 realpowerprotection com nextgenpcs com 24 ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS PROTECTION INC VI NEXT GEN PCS User Manual Specifications Load Rating 15 20 Amps at 120 Volts XG PCS 15D XG PCS 20D 15 20 Amps at 120 230 Volts Split Phase XG PCS 20815D XG PCS 20820D 30 Amps at 120 230 Volts Split Phase XG PCS L630 XG PCS 630 Voltage Protection Rating VPR 330V All Modes XG PCS 15D XG P
9. Pressing 4 the icon again stops Zoom mode and restores the graph to its full display scale Cross Hair Turns the cross hair on and off Drag Enables Disables Drag mode When in Drag mode press and hold the left mouse button somewhere on the graph and move the mouse The graph will be dragged in the corresponding direction li Several control buttons are available below the graphs depending on which mode is active 1 G1 G2 Toggles between Graph 1 recorded power quality events and Graph 2 line voltage Available after entering Enhanced Logging Mode 2 Toggles the data display of Graph 2 line voltage between linear and discrete data points Available when Graph 2 is visible 3 Stop Stops Enhanced Logging Mode Available after entering Enhanced Logging Mode b Graph Data i Power Quality Events Graph 1 Overview a The recorded power quality events graph displays the time stamped power quality events up to 60 recorded and stored in the Next Gen PCS Filter s internal memory The events are plotted as individual data points b While the events are time stamped in the Next Gen PCS Filter s internal memory by the elapsed time since the previous recorded event they are plotted on the graph with an estimated date and time based on the connected computer s Windows system time The duration of a power outage is not recorded so the date and time of events prior to and including the most recent power outage m
10. Windows will automatically detect the cable 1 When the Found New Hardware pop up box appears be sure to select Yes this time only option for the device driver installation 2 This installation could take a few minutes to search and download the driver files Once the files are found follow the on screen instructions to install 3 Please Note The drivers will first install the USB serial converter and will then install the USB serial port drivers separately i Manual In the event that the automatic driver installation does not function or there is no internet connection click on the Install Drivers icon on the Next Gen PCS Installation CD O Electronic Systems Protection Inc 08 01 11 realpowerprotection com nextgenpcscom 6 ESP Next GENPCS ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS PROTECTION INC User Manual c Configure PC Seitings for COM Port Note The COM Port Settings procedure has been automated in software version 2 5 See Section Il 3 c ii 3 for details i Open Device Manager 1 Windows 2000 XP a Click on Start and then select Run b the following command in the Open text box devmgmt msc c Click on the OK button d Device Manager will display 2 Windows 7 Vista a Click on Start button b Type the following command in the Search text box devmgmt msc c Click on the OK button d Device Manager will display li Inthe Device Manager Expand Ports COM amp LPT
11. internal memory Power quality event totals are listed in the XG Memory Totals table The events are listed in the XG Time Stamps table in order of occurrence with the most recent events at the top with their corresponding estimated date and time of occurrence The events are also graphically displayed on the Power Quality Events By Estimated Date Time graph in order of occurrence by estimated date and time the Next Gen PCS Filter does not currently record the duration of a power outage event If additional power quality events are recorded while connected to the Next Gen PCS Filter the data display will automatically update with the new information The Next Gen PCS Filter Microcontroller can record up to 999 occurrences of each of the following i Over Voltage Events i Under Voltage Events i Power Outage Events v Surge Events g Timestamps In addition to the Recorded Data events the Next Gen PCS Filter microcontroller also timestamps up to 60 recorded events i The timestamp is a record of the elapsed time up to 99 Days 23 Hours 59 Minutes and 59 seconds since the last recorded event this is the time difference between subsequent events not the elapsed time from an initial starting point Please note The amount of elapsed time during power outages is not recorded li The Next Gen PCS Diagnostic Software estimates the actual date and time of each event occurrence based on the recorded time difference between e
12. specific wiring fault information D models only If this occurs contact a licensed electrician to correct the outlet wiring Refer to Section IIl Hardware Next Gen PCS Filter for LCD EVENT MONITOR display details If neither System On nor the Wiring Fault LED illuminates there is either no voltage at the receptacle or the magnitude of the line voltage is not acceptable less than 105 Vrms or above 130 Vams for 120V products or less than 190 or above 250 Vrms for 208 230V products If the magnitude of the line voltage is not acceptable specific information will be displayed on the LCD EVENT MONITOR D models only If this occurs contact a licensed electrician to trouble shoot the abnormal voltage condition Refer to Section Ill Hardware Next Gen PCS Filter for LCD EVENT MONITOR display details 1 You may also need to verify that the Filter is operating properly To test plug Next Gen PCS Filter into a known properly functioning outlet If the System On LED still does not illuminate in the functioning outlet contact ESP at 1 800 645 9721 CAUTION Do not install this device if there is not at least 10 meters 30 feet or more of wire between the electrical outlet and the electrical service panel La PRUDENCE n installe pascet artifice s il n y a pasau moins 10 meters 30pieds ou plus de fil entre l issue lectrique et le comit de service lectrique O Electronic Systems Protection Inc
13. 0 09 52 25 08 25 10 09 52 34 08 25 10 09 52 42 Date Time mm dd yyyy hh mm ss ava2 Date and Time of Events 1 through 1 may be inaccurate To move the cross hair to a different data point simply position the mouse pointer over the data point of interest Electronic Systems Protection Inc 08 01 11 realpowerprotection com nextgenpcscom 22 ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS PROTECTION INC V Troubleshooting NEXT GEN PCS User Manual The Next Gen PCS Filter and Data Interface Cable contain no user serviceable parts Do not attempt product disassembly as this will void the product warranty 1 Next Gen PCS Filter Symptom Possible Cause What To Do Red LED On Green LED Off No power at output Red LED Off Green LED Off No power at output Red LED Off Green LED On No power at output Red LED Off Green LED cycles On and Off Power at output cycles On and Off LCD EVENT MONITOR blank Red LED Off Green LED Off No Power at output LCD EVENT MONITOR blank O Electronic Systems Protection Inc Incorrectly wired branch circuit outlet If using a Next Gen PCS Filter D models only the LCD EVENT MONITOR will display the nature of the wiring fault No voltage or unacceptable voltage at branch circuit outlet or Next Gen PCS Filter output manually turned Off Defective product The Next Gen PCS Filter s Modem Fax RJ 11 modular jack is connected to a phone jack with 2 lines through a 4 conduc
14. 00 Surge 61262 Date and Time of Events 1 through 1 may inaccurate EN To move the cross hair to a different data point simply position the mouse pointer over the data point of interest li Enhanced Logging Mode Line Voltage Graph The Enhanced Logging Mode line voltage graph displays the recorded line voltage in a strip chart style Each voltage measurement is a discrete data point containing the magnitude of the line voltage and the date and time based on Windows system time of the measurement Data points are acquired at a time interval determined by the selection made in Setup Logging Interval The choices are 1 point per second 1 point per 2 seconds 1 point per 4 seconds 1 point per 10 seconds or 1 point per 30 seconds If the line voltage is changing rapidly faster than 2V in 0 2 seconds data points will be recorded at a faster rate regardless of the interval selection 1 Point Line button Toggle The style of the graph can be toggled between individual data points and linear by pressing the button O Electronic Systems Protection Inc 08 01 11 realpowerprotection com nextgenpcs com 21 ESP ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS PROTECTION INC NExT GEN RCS User Manual 2 Zoom Function The line voltage graph may be zoomed along both the X time and Y Voltage axes To zoom in on an area of the graph press the magnifying glass icon press and hold the left mouse button somewhere on the g
15. By Estimated Date Time t 7 J 600 1 a Tul 1204 05 08 02 10 06 57 36 Recorded Event Estimated Date Time 600 480 360 240 120 0 08 02 10 07 12 00 08 02 10 07 26 24 D Power Outage 60 Under Voltage 180 Over Voltage 600 Surge 61262 t A Power Quality Events By Estimated Date Time T 600 600 4 2 480 480 360 360 240 240 4 1204 120 4 05 a e Lm 08 02 10 06 54 43 08 02 10 06 56 10 Recorded E vent Estimated Date Time D Power Outage 60 Under Voltage 180 Over Voltage 600 Surge 81 821 O Electronic Systems Protection Inc 08 01 11 realpowerprotection com nextgenpcscom 20 PA Next GEN PCS ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS PROTECTION INC User Manual 3 Cross Hair Function The cross hair tool is useful when determining the estimated date time of an event as well as the type of the event Pressing the cross hair icon will place a cross hair on one of the graph s data points and the corresponding date time and type of that event will be displayed when the mouse pointer hovers over that point Power Quality Events By Estimated Date Time 4 600 4 600 480 480 360 360 240 240 6 4 i 1204 Al 1 08 25 10 09 52 19 Over Voltage e 08 25 10 09 21 36 08 25 10 09 36 00 08 25 10 09 50 24 ecorded Event Estimated Date Time D Power Outage 60 Under Voltage 180 6
16. CS 20D TBD All Modes XG PCS 20815D XG PCS 20820D TBD All Modes XG PCS L630 XG PCS 630 Attenuation Normal Mode gt 30dB 80kHz 50MHz XG PCS 15D XG PCS 20D XG PCS 20815D XG PCS 20820D XG PCS L630 XG PCS 630 Common Mode gt 30dB 70kHz 50MHz XG PCS 15D XG PCS 20D gt 30dB 200kHz 50MHz XG PCS 20815D XG PCS 20820D XG PCS L630 XG PCS 630 Power Requirement no load 4 Watts Under Voltage Shutdown Adjustable from 80 Volts to 95 Volts or Disabled Restores at 105 Volts XG PCS 15D XG PCS 20D Adjustable from 140 Volts to 170 Volts or Disabled Restores at 190 Volts XG PCS 20815D XG PCS 20820D XG PCS L630 XG PCS 630 Over Voltage Shutdown Adjustable from 135 Volts to 160 Volts Restores at 130 Volts XG PCS 15D XG PCS 20D Adjustable from 260 Volts to 300 Volts Restores at 250 Volts XG PCS 20815D XG PCS 20820D XG PCS L630 XG PCS 630 Internal Memory Capacity 60 Events with timestamp 999 counts of each event type Voltmeter Accuracy Peak reading type Typical product accuracy is 2 between 40V and 180V XG PCS 15D XG PCS 20D 100V and 300V XG PCS 20815D XG PCS 20820D XG PCS L630 XG PCS 630 Timestamp accuracy 2 5 Response Time 100msec Over Voltage 150msec Under Voltage Under Voltage Record Event Definition AC voltage has dropped below 100V XG PCS 15D XG PCS 20D 180V XG PCS 20815D XG PCS 20820D XG PCS L630 XG PCS 630 Over Voltage Record Event Definition
17. VI SPECIFICATIONS 25 Electronic Systems Protection Inc 08 01 11 realpowerprotection com nextgenpcscom 1 CT 5 N LS NE ESPA POWER CONDITIONING SYSTEM User Manual I NEXT GEN PCS PRODUCT OVERVIEW The ESP Next Gen PCS is a state of the art microprocessor controlled hybrid power filter engineered with real time data acquisition and storage Models This manual applies to the following Next Gen PCS models Model Number Voltage AC RMS Current Amps LCD Outlet x amp Pcsaso w 05 Ye G5 Demsmo w G 0 208230 spit prase 15 Ye D XG POS L630 208 200 spltphase 30 Ye Q XG PCS 630 208 200 pltphase 30 Ye GO XG PCS IK Data Interface Kit Volts and Amps not applicable Key Features Industrial Strength Normal and Common Mode EMI Noise Filter Industrial Strength 3 Stage Normal and Common Mode AC Surge Suppressor ETL Certified CAT5e Network Line Surge Suppressor Modem Fax Line Surge Suppressor Modem Fax DSL Filter Zero Voltage Turn On Zero Current Turn Off Inrush Current Elimination ICE Wiring Fault Detection Catastrophic Over Under Voltage Shutdown CouVS with selectable thresholds Under Voltage Event Recorder u
18. XG PCS 20D XG PCS 20815D XG PCS 20820D 7 75 W x 4 5 D x 11 25 H XG PCS L630 XG PCS 630 Weight 2 4 Ib XG PCS 15D XG PCS 20D 2 6 Ib XG PCS 20815D XG PCS 20820D 10 Ib XG PCS L630 XG PCS 630 e Temperature Range 5C to 35C e Humidity Range 5 to 95 R H Non condensing e Agency Listings ETL Certified to UL 1449 3rd Edition ETL Certified to TIA EIA 568 B 2 Cat 5e Industry Canada Certified XG PCS 20815D XG PCS 20820D XG PCS L630 XG PCS 630 in progress Specifications subject to change without notice All listed specifications obtained at an ambient temperature of 25 C Electronic Systems Protection Inc 08 01 11 realpowerprotection com nextgenpcscom 26
19. age About Displays the software revision of the Next Gen PCS Diagnostic Software program the firmware revision of the microcontroller in the connected Next Gen PCS Filter the unique chip ID of the microcontroller in the connected Next Gen PCS Filter and ESP s telephone number for technical support O Electronic Systems Protection Inc 08 01 11 realpowerprotection com nextgenpcscom 16 PE Next GenAcs ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS PROTECTION INC User Manual 5 Voltage Limit Selection a b e Navigate to Setup Voltage Limits in the menu The Voltage Limit selection screen will appear with the currently active limits selected Voltage Limit Setup Under Voltage Over Yoltage Turn Turn M 160 v 150V 145V 140 135V Disable Save Limits To change the limits check the boxes beside the desired values and press Save Limits When the new limits have been successfully saved in the mE Next Gen PCS Filter the following message will be displayed Limits successfully updated Press OK to complete the voltage limit selection process Lx 6 Cycle Power Command a b o In addition to basic On Off outlet control the Next Gen PCS Diagnostic Software includes the ability to execute a power cycle When commanded the outlets will turn Off then back On after a 90 second delay time To perform a power cycle navigate to
20. ardless of the logging interval selection e The line voltage is displayed visually graphed against the current date and time based on Windows system time 2 Date and Time stamping of new events recorded by the Next Gen PCS Filter a he date and time of each new power quality event recorded by the Next Gen PCS Filter s microprocessor is recorded based on Windows system time 3 Graph Displa a he graph displaying the power quality events recorded by the Next Gen PCS Filter will be replaced by a graph of the line voltage Line Voltage History b The table XG TimeStamps displaying the time stamps of the power quality events recorded by the Next Gen PCS Filter will be replaced by a table ELM TimeStamps displaying the power quality events recorded by the Next Gen PCS Filter while in Enhanced Logging Mode O Electronic Systems Protection Inc 08 01 11 realpowerprotection com nextgenpcscom 18 NEXT GEN PCS User Manual ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS PROTECTION INC 8 Graph Overview a Graph Control i The graphs used to display the recorded power quality events normal mode and line voltage Enhanced Logging Mode contain Zoom Cross Hair and Drag functions that are useful when analyzing data values of the Time Stamped data Pressing the icon again toggles the m Legend Press the L icon to display the Graph Legend to show the legend off Zoom Press the magnifying glass icon to enable Zoom mode
21. ay not be accurate Events with an accurate estimated date and time are plotted with a red circle events with a possibly inaccurate date and time are plotted with a black circle the time the computer was connected is plotted with a blue square O Electronic Systems Protection Inc 08 01 11 realpowerprotection com nextgenpcscom 19 ESPE Next ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS PROTECTION INC C User Manual All events recorded while a computer is connected to the Next Gen PCS Filter will have an accurate date and time stamp since the computer will supply power to the Next Gen PCS Filters microcontroller in the event of a power outage as long as the computer stays on The graph uses the values of 0 50 150 and 600 for graphical display of power outages under voltages over voltages and surge events respectively the actual voltages during these events are not recorded and probably differ from the graphical values 0 50 150 and 600 shown 2 Zoom Function The recorded power quality events graph may be zoomed along the X time axis To zoom in on an area of the graph press the magnifying glass icon press and hold the left mouse button somewhere on the graph then drag the cursor either left or right to define the zoom selection and then release the left mouse button The graph will now display the selected area Press the magnifying glass icon again to restore the original full display Power Quality Events
22. c Software File Tools Help COM Part Logging Interval Actions Voltage Limits Auto Detect es Auto Configure Your PC is now set up conecty to communicate with the Next Gen PCS Product Line Electronic Systems Protection Inc 08 01 11 realpowerprotection com nextgenpcscom 8 NEX gt fil ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS PROTECTION INC HARDWARE 1 Next Gen PCS Filter a LCD Event Monitor D Models UserManual The LCD EVENT MONITOR built into all D models displays useful information p V UNDER os e gt ca related to data collection device status and troubleshooting Lamm amm Lamm SURGE i Normal Operation 1 When the Next Gen PCS Filter is plugged into a branch circuit outlet with correct wiring and acceptable line voltage the LCD Event Monitor will cycle through the following information a Number of recorded Under Voltage events rus cu b Number of recorded Over Voltage events 2 c Number of recorded Power Outage events d Number of recorded Surge events m SURGE e Last recorded Event type L f Outlet Status On or OFF AR OUTAGE Lt Lt Electronic Systems Protection Inc 08 01 11 realpowerprotection com nextgenpcscom 9 ESPA Next GENPCS User Manual ii Wiring Fault When connected to an incorrectly wired branch circuit outlet in a
23. d Connect Equipment i Connect the AC power cord of the equipment to be protected into the short output power cord of the Next Gen PCS Filter ii For 120V products Connect the AC power cords of additional peripherals into the 2 convenience receptacles next to the short output power cord Make sure that the total amperage of all equipment plugged into the Next Gen PCS Filter does not exceed the maximum branch circuit rating Please Note Exceeding the branch circuit rating will cause the branch circuit breaker to trip Electronic Systems Protection Inc 08 01 11 realpowerprotection com nextgenpcscom 4 ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS PROTECTION INC NEXT GEN FC UserManual e Connect Next Gen PCS Filter to Outlet Plug the Next Gen PCS Filter input power cord into a properly grounded and compatible branch circuit outlet Please Note Do not plug the Filter into a re locatable power tap If the branch circuit outlet is correctly wired and the magnitude of the line voltage is acceptable between 105 and 130 Vrms for 120V products between 190 and 250Vnys for 208 230V products power will be connected to the outlets of the Next Gen PCS Filter and the Green System On LED will illuminate Your equipment is now protected and installed correctly You may now turn all connected equipment back on If the branch circuit outlet is incorrectly wired the Red Wiring Fault LED will illuminate and the LCD Event Monitor will display
24. ddition to the illumination of the Red LED the LCD Event Monitor will display the following information Wiring Fault Display LCD EVENT Condition MONITOR Line Hot A rP Reverse Polarity 120V products only Missing Ground gnd no Ground ii Abnormal Voltage When the magnitude of the branch circuit outlet voltage is not acceptable the Next Gen PCS Filter will disconnect power to its outlets and display the following information on the LCD Event Monitor above the over voltage shutdown threshold or below the under voltage shutdown threshold refer to Section IV Diagnostic Software for more information Voltage Condition Display LCD EVENT MONITOR Under Voltage OFF UNDER O Electronic Systems Protection Inc 08 01 11 realpowerprotection com nextgenpcscom 10 NEX gt fl NPCS User Manua ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS PROTECTION INC b Clearing Memory The Next Gen PCS Filter is able to timestamp the 60 most recent power quality events information stored in microcontroller non volatile memory The microcontroller memory contents can be cleared at any time by following one of these two methods RST Button There is a recessed push button located on the far right of the front endplate the end plate that contains the RJ45 and RJ11 and modular jacks PCS EVENT MONITOR TIA EIA 568 B 2 PORT RST CAT 5E 0 100 1000 MODEM FAX ETHERNET PROTECTION PROTECTION
25. election is saved to a configuration file and does not need to be chosen again the next time the program is run unless a new Next Gen PCS Data Interface Cable is used Logging Interval Allows for the selection of the logging time interval between acquired line voltage data points when using the Enhanced Logging Mode feature The logging time interval selections available are 1 second 2 seconds 4 seconds 10 seconds and 30 seconds When the line voltage is changing rapidly additional data points will be recorded regardless of the time interval selection Actions Allows for the selection of which new event s will result in the sending of an email This feature is only available when the Next Gen PCS is connected to a PC with an internet connection and the Next Gen PCS software running O Electronic Systems Protection Inc 08 01 11 realpowerprotection com nextgenpcscom 15 ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS PROTECTION INC NEXT GEN PCS User Manual iv Voltage Limits Displays the over voltage and under voltage shutdown V thresholds currently in use and allows for the selection of alternate values The under voltage shutdown threshold selections available are 80V 85V 90V 95V or Disable The over voltage shutdown threshold selections available are 135V 140V 145V 150V 160V The Factory Default Recommended settings are 80V for under voltage shutdown and 150V for over voltage shutdown When Under Voltage Shutdown is Disab
26. em Fax lines connected to the IN and Out RJ 11 modular jacks on the Next Gen PCS Filter Ethernet connections RJ 45 may remain in place Skip this step for XG PCS L630 XG PCS 630 Connect the Next Gen PCS Data Interface Cable into the USB port on your PC Connect the Next Gen PCS Data Interface Cable into the RJ 11 OUT Jack labeled Data Port on the Next Gen PCS Filter It is the jack closest to the LCD Event Monitor and RST button i oul LI ow PCS EVENT to Data CARA 3 o8 e Cu wv 19 190 900 MCOM prev reOreC For XG PCS L630 XG PCS 630 Connect the Data Interface Cable into the Ji RJ 11 jack labeled Data Port next to the LCD on the face of the unit Open Next Gen PCS Diagnostic Software N When you are finished be sure to re i connect the Modem Fax lines to the IN and Out RJ 11 modular jacks on the Next Gen PCS Filter Linw4 9NIYIM C NO IN31SAS C IV DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE 1 Starting the Program Open the ESP Next Gen PCS Diagnostic Software located under Programs on your PC Start Menu a Please Note A shortcut to this manual will also be located in this location on your PC for future reference and troubleshooting How to Connect to the Next Gen PCS Filter a Make sure that the USB Data Cable is connected to both the Next Gen PCS Filter and your PC for
27. instructions on how to connect USB Data Cable refer to Section III 2 B Hardware USB Data Interface Cable Instructions for Data Retrieval listed above Press the red button beside Status to connect to the Next Gen PCS Filter The Connection Status will change to Green and the top of the screen will indicate that Filter is Connected O Electronic Systems Protection Inc 08 01 11 realpowerprotection com nextgenpcs com 12 Pig Next ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS PROTECTION INC User Manual 3 GUI Overview After connecting successfully several pieces of information gathered from the Next Gen PCS Filter will now be displayed on the Diagnostic Software Graphical User Interface ESP Next Gen PCS Diagno File Setup Tools Help J Status Connected m Outlets On xG Memory Totals Under Moltage 1 03 UnderVoltage 8 25 2010 9 28 27 DO 00 00 06 OverVoltage 1 02 OverVoltage 8 25 2010 9 28 21 00 00 00 07 Power Outage 1 01 Power Outage 8 25 2010 9 28 14 00 00 00 05 Surge 0 Total 3 4 Power Quality Events By Estimated Date Time 08 25 10 09 28 13 08 25 10 09 28 22 08 25 10 09 28 31 Recorded Event Estimated Date Time D Power Outage 60 Under Voltage 180 Over Voltage 600 Surge Date and Time of Events 1 through 1 be inaccurate a Connection Status The current connection status is displayed to the right of the Connect Disconnect button b Disconnect Pres
28. jack to the Modem Fax modular jack labeled IN and then connect a second phone cord from the Modem Fax modular jack labeled OUT to the machine equipment to be protected Please Note The Next Gen PCS Filter series only provides connectivity and protection for a single phone line connecting the Filter to a phone jack with 2 lines using 4 conductor telephone cable may cause Filter malfunction detailed in Section V Troubleshooting Next Gen PCS Filter Hardware TO EQUIPMENT TO WALL IN OUT IN OUT 1 FCS EVENT MONITOR ETL CERTIFIED TO nara TIA EIA 548 B 2 PON BST CAT 10 100 1000 MODEM FAX ETHERNET PROTECTION FROTECTION Connect 10 100 1000 ETHERNET network line Connect CAT5e network cable from the wall jack to the 10 100 1000 ETHERNET modular jack labeled IN and connect a second CAT5e network cable from the 10 100 1000 ETHERNET modular jack labeled OUT to the equipment to be protected One CAT5e network cable is included with the Next Gen PCS Filter TO EQUIPMENT TO WALL IN OUT IN OUT POS EVENT MONITOR ETL CERTIFIED TO DATA 2 PORT EST SE 10 100 1000 4 ETHERNET PROTECTION FROTECTION Electronic Systems Protection Inc 08 01 11 realpowerprotection com nextgenpcscom 3 PA Next GEN PCS ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS PROTECTION INC User Manual
29. lectronic Systems Protection Inc 08 01 11 realpowerprotection com nextgenpcscom 7 FD NExT GEN PCS ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS PROTECTION INC User Manual 3 Next Gen Data Interface Kit Diagnostic Software Installation a Install Software i Insert Installation CD into your PC s CD ROM li Click on Install Software iii Follow on screen instructions to complete installation of the Next Gen PCS Diagnostic Software b Starting the program Open the ESP Next Gen PCS Software on your PC located under Programs When you first open the program it will look like the following c Select COM Port i Specify which COM port the Next Gen PCS Diagnostic Software should communicate through by navigating to Setup COM Port ii In the window that appears use the drop box to select the appropriate COM port and press Save 1 Be sure to use the same COM port number that was selected in Section Il 2 C iii USB Serial Port Properties pop up box 2 correct COM port number may be automatically detected by pressing the Auto Detect button while the Next Gen PCS and Data Interface Cable are connected to the computer 3 The COM Port Settings may be automatically configured by pressing the Auto Configure button Windows Vista 7 users For proper operation of this feature right click on the application shortcut and choose Run As Administrator IB ESP Next Gen PCS Diagnosti
30. led the Next Gen PCS Filter will not actively shut off connected equipment during an under voltage event However the Next Gen PCS Filter s power relays will drop out and disconnect equipment around 40V This is because there is not enough voltage available to keep the relays latched Email Allows for the configuration of email settings The software is pre loaded with courtesy account settings that may be used for testing purposes The email feature is only available when the Next Gen PCS is connected to a PC with an internet connection and the Next Gen PCS software running This feature may not work with certain Internet Service Providers that block outgoing SMTP communications check with your ISP for compatibility Please contact your IT staff for assistance when configuring custom email settings Tools Menu Cycle Power Commands the Next Gen PCS Filter to perform a Power Cycle Clear Device Memory Permanently erases the events and timestamps contained in the Next Gen PCS Filter s microcontroller memory Clearing the device memory does not affect Voltage Thresholds Enhanced Logging Mode Puts the Next Gen PCS Filter into Enhanced Logging Mode d Help Menu Help Topics Launches the Next Gen PCS Help which includes troubleshooting information for the Next Gen PCS product and software FAQ and general information about Power Quality Manual Launches the Next Gen PCS Manual that is installed with the software pack
31. p to 999 events Over Voltage Event Recorder up to 999 events Power Outage Event Recorder up to 999 events Surge Event Recorder up to 999 events o Records surges in all three modes Line Neutral Line Ground Neutral Ground 120V o Records surges in all three modes Line1 Line 2 Line1 Ground Line2 Ground 208 230V Event Timestamp Recorder up to 60 events o Records time between events LCD Event Monitor D models only cycles through Under Voltage Events Over Voltage Events Power Outage Events Surge Events Last Recorded Event Type Output Status On or Off Additional information in certain circumstances detailed in Section IIl Hardware Next Gen PCS Filter LCD Event Monitor Additional features available when connected to a PC detailed in Section IV Diagnostic Software O OO 0 50 O O Technical Support To download software and access further product information visit www nextgenpcs com or www realpowerprotection com For Next Gen PCS technical support please contact ESP at 1 800 645 9721 O Electronic Systems Protection Inc 08 01 11 realpowerprotection com nextgenpcscom 2 PE Next GenAcs ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS PROTECTION INC User Manual Il INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Next Gen PCS Filter Installation a off the machine you are connecting to the Next Gen PCS Filter and unplug the machine s power cord from wall outlet b Connect Modem Fax line Connect a phone cord from the wall
32. raph drag the cursor to define the zoom selection and then release the left mouse button The graph will now display the selected area Press the magnifying glass icon to restore the original full display Line Voltage History 180v 160V 140 gv e 100v 4 0 gt 4 2 40v 20 ov 1 1 1 1 oy 08 02 10 07 20 30 08 02 10 07 20 38 08 02 10 07 20 47 08 02 10 07 20 56 08 02 10 07 21 04 Date Time mm dd yyyy hh mm ss G1 G2 Line Yoltage History 140 140 120 120V 100 v4 100V AC Voltage AC Voltage Vrms 80 V 80V B0 V B0Vv 1 08 02 10 07 20 42 08 02 10 07 20 44 ava2 1 08 02 10 07 20 45 08 02 10 07 20 47 Date Time mm dd yyyy hh mm ss 3 Cross Hair Function The cross hair tool is useful when determining the magnitude and date time of a line voltage measurement Press the cross hair icon to place a cross hair on one of the graph s data points and the corresponding date time and magnitude of that data point will be displayed when the mouse pointer hovers over that point my Line Voltage History A 180 vj 7 i 7 180 I I 160 V4 160 140 140V 120 LL OZZ7NX 120vg Fov 08 25 10 09 52 20 UN 100 vs 5 gt 1 gt eov 60v 9 40 V 3 40V 20 V4 20 ov 1 1 1 1 1 1 08 25 10 09 52 08 08 25 10 09 52 16 08 25 1
33. sing the green button beside Status will terminate communications with the Next Gen PCS Filter c Location Textbox The text entered in the textbox is included with data that is exported to a file d Voltmeter A real time AC Voltmeter is displayed in the upper center which displays the line voltage both numerically and as an analog meter Electronic Systems Protection Inc 08 01 11 realpowerprotection com nextgenpcscom 13 NEXT GEN PCS User Manual ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS PROTECTION INC e Outlet Status Outlet Status is displayed below Connection Status The current state of the outlets is displayed either On or Off and pressing the On Off button will manually turn the output On and Off When connected to the Next Gen PCS Filter during an abnormal voltage condition power outage under voltage or over voltage wiring fault Reverse Polarity Live Neutral reversed or Missing Ground the On Off outlet control is not available and the corresponding abnormal voltage wiring fault condition will be displayed beside the outlet status A ground connection may be made through the computer connection It is recommended to determine the outlet wiring status with the Next Gen PCS Filter before connecting the Next Gen PCS Data Interface Cable or to use a laptop computer with its charger disconnected f Recorded Data Display The lower portion of the screen is a display of the data recorded and stored in the Next Gen PCS Filter s
34. tor phone cord The Next Gen PCS s Modem Fax RJ 11 modular jack is connected to a phone jack with 2 lines through a 4 conductor phone cord 08 01 11 realpowerprotection com nextgenpcs com Contact a licensed electrician to correct the branch circuit outlet wiring If using a Next Gen PCS Filter D models only and the LCD EVENT MONITOR is not on there is no power at the wall receptacle If the voltage is unacceptable the LCD EVENT MONITOR will display the type of voltage condition Use the Communications Software to measure the voltage at the wall receptacle Contact a licensed electrician to troubleshoot the wall receptacle Use the Communications Software to manually turn the outlets On Alternately press and release the RST button once to manually turn the outlets On Contact ESP for product replacement at 800 645 9721 Replace the 4 conductor phone cord with a 2 conductor phone cord then connect the wall jack to the IN port and the equipment to the OUT port Replace the 4 conductor phone cord with a 2 conductor phone cord then connect the wall jack to the IN port and the equipment to the OUT port 23 ESPE Next Genecs ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS PROTECTION INC User Manual 2 Next Gen PCS Diagnostic Software Symptom Possible Cause What To Do Receive error related to ocx or ActiveX control not installed Refer to Section II Installation file when attempting to start Instructions Software
35. vents and the current date and time of the connected computer ii The graph uses the values of 0 50 150 and 600 for graphical display of power outages under voltages over voltages and surge events respectively the actual voltages during these events are not recorded and probably differ from the graphical values 096 5096 15096 and 60096 shown O Electronic Systems Protection Inc 08 01 11 realpowerprotection com nextgenpcscom 14 ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS PROTECTION INC NEXT GEN PCS User Manual 4 Menu Items a File Menu Vi Vil Import Data From XG Manually import data stored in the Next Gen PCS Filter s internal memory Import Data From File Import data from a previously stored data file Does not require Next Gen PCS Filter connectivity Export Data To File Exports the currently displayed data to a data file which can be imported for future viewing The data file may be saved as text txt or comma separated csv suitable for viewing in MS Excel Including the Enhanced Logging Mode data is optional Save Report Saves a summary report of the currently displayed data in PDF format Save Image Saves a screenshot of the program as an image bmp file Print Prints a screenshot of the program Exit Terminates connectivity with any connected Next Gen PCS Filter and exits the program b Setup Menu COM Port Selects which COM port the PCS program should connect through The COM port s
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