Alber Universal Xplorer Industrial

Monitor (UXIMe) Battery Monitor

Product Description Guide

Vertiv Corporation
1050 Dearborn Drive
Columbus, OH 43085
Tel: (954) 377-7101
www.vertivco.com
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Table of Contents
1. Glossary of Terms ......................................................................................................... 1-1
2. Product Overview .......................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Product Description................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Supported System Configurations............................................................................. 2-2
3. Features.......................................................................................................................... 3-1
4. Measurement Capabilities ............................................................................................. 4-1
5. Operating Modes............................................................................................................ 5-1
5.1 Normal Operating Mode............................................................................................ 5-1
5.2 Discharge Mode........................................................................................................ 5-1
5.3 Acceptance/Performance Test .................................................................................. 5-1
5.4 Resistance Test ........................................................................................................ 5-1
5.5 Ground Fault Detection ............................................................................................. 5-1
5.6 Alarm Mode .............................................................................................................. 5-1
5.7 Email Dispatcher....................................................................................................... 5-2
6. Model Number Descriptions.......................................................................................... 6-1
6.1 Parts List................................................................................................................... 6-2
7. Panel Controls and Indicators ...................................................................................... 7-1
7.1 Front Panel (All Models)............................................................................................ 7-1
7.2 Rear Panel................................................................................................................ 7-2
8. UXIMe Specifications..................................................................................................... 8-1
8.1 UXIMe System Specifications ................................................................................... 8-1
8.2 Cell Measurements ................................................................................................... 8-2
8.3 System Measurements ............................................................................................. 8-2
9. Index ............................................................................................................................... 9-1

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List of Figures
Figure 1 - System Connections (1X60X2V Configuration) ....................................................... 2-2
Figure 2 - UXIMe Front Panel ................................................................................................. 7-1
Figure 3 - UXIMe Rear Panel .................................................................................................. 7-2

List of Tables
Table 1 - Glossary of Terms.................................................................................................... 1-1
Table 2 - Supported System Configurations ............................................................................ 2-2
Table 3 - Model Number Description ....................................................................................... 6-1
Table 4 - Standard Parts List................................................................................................... 6-2
Table 5 - UXIMe Front Panel Component Descriptions ........................................................... 7-1
Table 6 - UXIMe Rear Panel Component Descriptions............................................................ 7-2
Table 7 - Cell Measurement Specifications ............................................................................. 8-2
Table 8 - System Measurement Specifications........................................................................ 8-2

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Glossary of Terms

1. Glossary of Terms
The following is a list of terms commonly used with respect to batteries and battery monitoring.

Term Definition
Battery Two or more cells connected together electrically in series or parallel.
Cell The basic electrochemical unit, characterized by an anode and a cathode, used
to receive, store and deliver electrical energy.
Current transducer The component that measures current.
DC resistance A test method that places a load across a group of cells and measures the
measurement instantaneous voltage response to calculate the battery's state of health.
Discharge rate The rate, in Amperes or Watts, at which current or power is delivered by a
battery.
Float current The current drawn by a cell that is being float charged.
Intercell connector An electrical conductor used to connect adjacent cells on the same rack.
Intertier connector An electrical conductor used to connect two cells on different steps of the same
rack.
Internal ohmic A measurement of the electronic and ionic conduction path within a cell or unit
measurement using techniques commonly known as impedance, conductance or resistance
tests.
Jar The container that holds a cell or a group of cells. A battery container can be a
single cell or multicell unit, also called a monobloc.
Monobloc or A multicell container in which cells are installed.
multicell unit (Multicell Unit US, Monobloc outside the US)
Ohmic value The unit of measure that indicates resistance of a conductor (intercell or
intertier) or a cell / monobloc.
Ripple current A type of electrical noise characterized by a uniform waveform riding in the DC
circuit, normally expressed as peak, peak to peak, or RMS (Root Mean Square)
voltage or current.
String A number of cells connected together in series to form a battery.
Table 1 - Glossary of Terms

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Product Overview

2. Product Overview
2.1 Product Description
The Universal Xplorer Industrial Monitor (UXIMe) is a stationary battery monitor designed for use in
Industrial or Utility applications. Standard configurations specifically designed for Utility Substations for
120V and 48V applications, make it ideal for NERC compliancy. Each monitor is considered a stand-alone
system, in that no external computer is required for normal operation. Standard provisions are included
to allow integration into customer owned Building Management or Enterprise Systems.
Complete and comprehensive remote monitoring capabilities include features you expect.

• Remote access via Ethernet or RS-485 using industry standard protocols such as Modbus or
SNMP for simple BMS integration.

• Embedded Web servers permit Web browsing from any PC on the network for quick real-time
battery viewing to inspect data in easy to interpret graphical views for all cell and string level
parameters, active monitor status and state of active or latched alarms.
• Embedded email clients for alarm notifications and data delivery of battery parameters (XML
format) with priority handling of message sent to responsible service technicians.
• Local USB connectivity to view and analyze battery systems using laptop computers.
With the UXIMe, all your battery parameters are measured and constantly monitored against user
defined thresholds. What sets Vertiv monitors apart from others is the ability to provide early warning of
potential battery problems by performing a proactive, patented resistance test, a proven technology to
reliably predict battery performance. To complement the proactive resistance test, the following
parameters are monitored to ensure optimal battery performance and life:
• Cell Level Measurements
o Individual Cell Resistance
o Individual Cell Voltage
o Individual Intercell Resistance
o Electrolyte Level (Optional)
• System Level Measurements
o Overall Volts
o String current (Discharge/Float)
o Ripple Current
o Ambient Temperatures
o Charger Cable Resistance
o Ground Fault Currents
For details on parts inventory, installing and maintaining the UXIMe, refer to the UXIMe Installation
Guide.

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Product Overview

2.2 Supported System Configurations

Refer to the following table to identify supported systems. As the table shows, the monitor has the
ability to monitor up to 62 cells and can be used in eight different common configurations. If the
desired configuration is not in the table, contact Vertiv for further information.

Battery/String Configuration
Nominal
Technology (Number of strings) x (Number of data
Volts
points) x (Nominal voltage of data point)
48V 1X24X2V
116V 1X58X2V
118V 1X59X2V
2V cells, VLA/VRLA
120V 1X60X2V
122V 1X61X2V
124V 1X62X2V
12V modules, VRLA 120V 1X10X12V
6V module, VLA or VRLA 120V 1X20X6V

Table 2 - Supported System Configurations

The figure below shows a typical system connection for a single string of 60 cells.

Figure 1 - System Connections (1X60X2V Configuration)

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Features

3. Features
• All system configurations are field configurable
• Continual real time scanning of the following parameters:
o Individual cell voltage
o String discharge current
o String float current
o String ripple current
o Overall voltage
o Ambient temperatures
• Automatic/ scheduled testing of internal resistance, intercell and intertier connection
measurements
• Stores discharge events to allow playback of recorded data including cell voltages, currents and
temperatures
• Stores historical data for all monitor data and alarm data for trending purposes
• Fiber optic connectivity for BDSU system network integration
• Form C contact for battery parameter or hardware alarm
• Embedded Web server for viewing battery data via Web browsers
• Embedded email manager for delivery of alerts and battery data on a defined priority to service
technicians.
• Isolated RS-485 interface for third party vendor integration
• Ethernet connectivity for connection to company network
• Compact 1U, 19" rack mount enclosure
• USB connectivity for PC to allow real time data viewing and configuration
• Local status indicators and alarm reset
• Maintenance override - global disable of all alarms
• Self calibrating
• Supports MODBUS (via RS-485 and Ethernet) SNMP and SMTP (via Ethernet) protocols
• Supports integration to ELS2 Electrolyte Level monitor
The system is compatible with the BDSU architecture. For a full description of features used with that
system, refer to the BDSU Product Description Guide.

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Measurement Capabilities

4. Measurement Capabilities
The UXIMe has the following measurement capabilities.

Cell or Monobloc Level Measurements (Max)

• 62 voltages, 2 volt
• 62 internal resistances
• 61 intercell resistances

String Level Measurements

• Overall voltage
• Discharge current
• Float current
• Ripple current
• ± Charge cable resistance
• Ground fault currents
• 4 intertier resistances

System Level Measurements

• 2 ambient temperatures

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Operating Modes

5. Operating Modes
Although the monitoring system excels as a maintenance tool, the real advantage is knowing the current
status of the batteries at a glance or being notified via email when there is an issue. By using status
lights and extensive graphics when used with the Battery Explorer software, pertinent status and alarm
events are easily accessible.

5.1 Normal Operating Mode

In normal operating mode, the system continuously scans all parameters within a one-second time
frame. As readings are taken, they are compared to user-programmed alarm thresholds. Each parameter
is constantly compared to the previously scanned value and, if the value exceeds an alarm threshold, the
unit triggers an alarm event, causing the Form C alarm contact to activate. If Email Dispatcher is
configured, a message will be sent to the first priority responder. Up to five levels of priorities and the
number of repeat messages sent to each priority responder is configurable.

5.2 Discharge Mode

If a discharge is detected, the system goes into a data logging mode and stores discharge start and end
times, lowest overall voltage reached, highest string current reached during the event, and all cell
voltages during the discharge event. These discharge events can then be played back later for further
analysis.

5.3 Acceptance/Performance Test

Real time data viewing allows the user to monitor the individual cell voltage, cell temperature, overall
voltage and discharge currents during a discharge. Seeing real-time data during acceptance testing is
critical in identifying faulty connections or cells.

5.4 Resistance Test

A battery resistance test may be performed at user-set intervals or on demand. The test utilizes a
patented technology that can identify failing cells or monoblocs, allowing service to be performed on a
proactive schedule. Additional measurements taken include intercell, intertier/inter-row, and charger
cable resistance measurements for identifying bad connections due to improper torque or corrosion at
the connections.

5.5 Ground Fault Detection

Vertiv’s patent pending ground fault detection system measures ground currents periodically
throughout the entire string. Fault currents are identified and displayed graphically to identify what cell
or area of the battery has a fault to highlight potential leaking cells creating shorts to ground.

5.6 Alarm Mode

Every monitored parameter can have an assigned alarm threshold. When any parameter goes outside
the normal range, the Alarm LED lights and the Parameter Alarm Form C contact energizes. The event
can be programmed to stay latched until the alarm is reset.

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Operating Modes

In the UXIMe, the normally open (NO) contact of the Hardware Alarm relay becomes active after
successful bootup of the system and stays in this state during normal operation. The relay changes state
and makes the normally closed (NC) contact active during a firmware upgrade or for any of the following
fault conditions.
1. Power fault
2. Application code fault accompanied by an unsuccessful recovery
3. MLM (load module) failed
The status of the MLM is also available via MODBUS over RS-485 and IP as an additional monitoring
point to the Hardware Alarm dry contacts.

5.7 Email Dispatcher

The Email Dispatcher is a configurable embedded email service that can be set up in a couple of different
modes. One is the email notification of alarms handled by a priority manager. This priority manager can
have up to five emails assigned in a priority with the ability to set the number and frequency of message
attempts. The second mode is an automatic data delivery mode that will automatically send an email
with the latest set of data available within the UXIMe. This data is delivered in an XML format.

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Model Number Descriptions

6. Model Number Descriptions

The model number is in the format of PPPP-COB, where PPPP is 1013 and C, O, and B are described
below.

PPPP– C O B Description Choices

0 = RS-485 Only
1 = Network
1013 C Communications
2 = Fiber Optic
3 = Network and Fiber Optic
0 = None
1013 O Options
1–9 = Reserved
0 = OEM
1013 B Branding
1–9 = Reserved
Table 3 - Model Number Description

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Model Number Descriptions

6.1 Parts List

The following items are included with each order of a UXIMe.
Name Part Number Description Requirements
UXIMe Battery 1013-### UXIMe Battery Monitor Module. One supplied per system
Monitor Module ### - See table 3

Sense lead harness 1102-560-XX Harness for monitoring internal Eight supplied per
(standard) XX=length cell voltage/internal resistance, system.
Available in 25’, 50’, and intercell resistance
75’ or 100’

Load lead harness 1102-550-XX Harness for connecting power and One supplied per system
(standard) XX=length load module for internal
Available in 25’, 50’, resistance testing
75’ or 100’

Single Ambient 1102-553-XX One Ambient temperature sensor One supplied per
temperature sensor XX=length used to monitor room or cabinet system.
Available in 8’, 25’, temperature.
harness 35’ 50’, 75’ or 100’
Optionally, a double ambient Double Ambient
1102-554-XX
temperature sensor can be Temperature Sensor
XX=length
Available in 8’, 25’,
ordered. Contact your Vertiv Sales harness is (optional)
35’, 50’, 75’ or 100’ representative for details.
USB Cable 2025-108 3 meter USB communication cable One supplied per system
Load Fuse Holder 1102-551 Fuse holder for connecting the Seven supplied per
load fuse system

Load fuse 4301-015 Fuse used in fused load lead Seven supplied per
system
4 Position Connector 2140-047 4 position plug connector for Five supplied per system
connecting digital inputs, RS-485
communication and alarm
contacts
Charger cable 1102-552-XX Harness for monitoring charger One supplied per system
resistance harness XX=length cable resistance measurements.
(standard) Available in 25’, 50’,
75’ or 100’

10K Resistor Sense 1102-555 10K Resistor sense leads assembly 136 supplied per system
Lead Assembly connectors
Single Tab Washer 2120-164 5/16 single tab washer 140 tab washers are
supplied per system
Software CD 2027-029 UXIMe software installation CD 1 CD is supplied
Flush Mounting Kit KIT 1400-531 Optional flush mounting kit The flush mounting kit is
sold separately. Contact
your Vertiv Sales
representative.
Table 4 - Standard Parts List

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Panel Controls and Indicators

7. Panel Controls and Indicators

This section describes the front and rear panels of the UXIMe. Additional descriptions may appear
elsewhere in this guide or in related manuals.

7.1 Front Panel (All Models)

This section describes the components on the front panel of the UXIMe.

Figure 2 - UXIMe Front Panel

The UXIMe front panel has the following components. The numbers in the table refer to the callout
numbers in the preceding figure.

Number Description Function

1 Alarm Reset Reset button for resetting latched alarms.
Button
2 Front Panel Used for showing system alarm status and mode of operation.
Indicators • OA VOLTS LED – stays off or blinks green when no alarms are present. The
LED stays red and scans amber when the overall volts are out of range.
• SYSTEM CURRENT LED – stays off or blinks green when no alarms are
present. The LED stays red and scans amber when the system current is
out of range.
• AMBIENT TEMPERATURE LED – stays off or blinks green when no alarms
are present. The LED stays red and scans amber when the ambient
temperature is out of range.
• CELL PARAMETERS LED – stays off or blinks green when no alarms are
present. The LED stays red and scans amber when the cell parameters are
out of range.
• GROUND FAULT LED – stays off and scans green when no alarms are
present. The LED stays red and scans amber when the system detects a
ground fault has occurred.
• All LEDs sequentially scans amber while system is in maintenance mode.
• All LEDs flash amber while system is performing a battery discharge.
• All LEDs flash green while system is running a resistance test.
• All LEDs flash red and alternating green while system is performing a
firmware upgrade.
• All LEDs flash red when system has hardware fault.
3 USB Allows connectivity of computers for setup, configuration, and real time data
Connection viewing.
Table 5 - UXIMe Front Panel Component Descriptions

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7.2 Rear Panel

This section describes the components on the rear panel of the UXIMe.

Figure 3 - UXIMe Rear Panel

The UXIMe rear panel has the following components. The numbers in the table refer to the callout
numbers in the preceding figure.

Number Description Function

1 Alarm Contact Form C alarm contact for remote parameter or
hardware alarm notification.
2 RS-485 Connection Two ports available; One for remote
communications using the MODBUS protocol and
the second is used for communicating to optional
accessories.
3 Digital Inputs Used for monitoring wet or dry contact inputs.
4 ELS Power Connection ELS2 +12VDC; 375mA power supply connection

5 Ambient Temperature Inputs Ambient temperature probe connection.

6 LAN Connection Ethernet connection for network connectivity.

This is optional and is only available on the
1013-1XX or 1013-3XX models.
7 Fiber Optic Connections Used for communication to the BDSU network.
This is optional and only available on the 1013-
2XX or 1013-3XX models.
8 Load Inputs Load connections for performing internal
resistance measurements.
9 Charger Cable Resistance Inputs Sense lead connection for monitoring charge
cable resistance.
10 Cell Voltage Inputs Sense lead connections for making voltage
measurements.
Table 6 - UXIMe Rear Panel Component Descriptions

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UXIMe Specifications

8. UXIMe Specifications
8.1 UXIMe System Specifications
Safety Approvals
• UL61010-1
• EN61010-1
• IEC61010-1

EMC Approvals
• EN61326-1
• FCC part 15 class A

Operating Environment
• Temperature Range: 0ºC to 55ºC (32ºF to 131ºF)
• Humidity Range: 0% to 80% RH (non-condensing) at 5ºC to 31ºC, 0% to 50% RH (non
condensing) at 31ºC to 40ºC
• Indoor Use Only
• Measurement Category O (500V Transient Rating)
• Pollution Degree 2
• Altitude: 0 to 2000 meters above sea level

Alarms
• 2 - Form C relay contact, 2A at 30Vdc

Input Power
• DC Power, 45VDC to 150VDC, 19W max.

ELS2 Output Power

• DC Power, 12VDC, 375mA.

Communications
• RS485/1 - MODBUS
• RS-485/2 - Proprietary for optional accessories
• Ethernet -TCP/IP MODBUS, SNMP, and SMTP
• USB
• Fiber optic for BDSU integration

Packaging
• 1U chassis
• 17.0"W x 1.75"H x 12.00"D
• 4.0 lbs.
• Wall or 19" Rack Mount

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UXIMe Specifications

8.2 Cell Measurements

This section describes cell measurement specifications.

Parameter Tolerance
Cell Voltage 0 to 12V , 0.1% 2mV

Internal Cell Resistance 0 to 32,000µ, 5% of reading ±2

Intercell Resistance 0 to 5000µ, 5% of reading ±5
Intertier/charge cable Resistance 0 to 5000µ, 5% of reading ±5
Table 7 - Cell Measurement Specifications

8.3 System Measurements

This section describes system measurement specifications.

Parameter Tolerance Number Of Inputs

String Voltage 17Vdc to 150 Vdc ± .5% Measured
String Current 0 to 2000ADC ±1% of full scale Calculated
Ripple Current 0 to 250 Amperes RMS, Calculated
±5% of full scale
Float Current 0 to 5000mADC, Calculated
±50mA
Ambient Temperature 0C to 80C±0.1C (32F to 176F) 1
Table 8 - System Measurement Specifications

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9. Index
Alarm Contact 7-2 Intertier connector 1-1
Alarm Mode 5-1 Jar 1-1
Alarm Rest Button 7-1 Load Inputs 7-2
Alarms 8-1 Load lead harness (standard) 6-2
Ambient Temperature 8-2 Measurement Capabilities 4-1
Ambient Temperature Input 7-2 Model Numbers 6-1
Battery 1-1 monoblocs 2-2
Cell 1-1 Normal Operating Mode 5-1
Cell Measurements 8-2 Ohmic value 1-1
Cell or Monobloc Level Measurements 4-1 Operating Environment 8-1
Cell Voltage Inputs 7-2 Packaging 8-1
Communications 8-1 Panel Controls 7-1
Current transducer 1-1 Product Description 2-1
DC resistance measurement 1-1 Resistance Test 5-1
Digital Inputs 7-2 Ripple current 1-1
Discharge Current 8-2 Ripple Current 8-2
Discharge Mode 5-1 Safety Approvals 8-1
Discharge rate 1-1 String 1-1
Discrete Reading Sense lead harness (standard) String Level Measurements 4-1
6-2 String Voltage 8-2
EMC Approvals 8-1 Supported System Configurations 2-2
Fiber Optic Connections 7-2 System Level Measurements 4-1
Float current 1-1 System Measurements 8-2
Float Current 8-2 Terms 1-1
Front Panel Indicators 7-1 UXIMe
Fused load lead 6-2 Features 3-1
Glossary of Terms 1-1 Front Panel 7-1
Input Power 8-1 Operating Modes 5-1
Intercell connector 1-1 Rear Panel 7-2
Internal Cell Resistance 8-2 UXIMe Parts List 6-2
Internal ohmic measurement 1-1 UXIMe System Specifications 8-1

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