gcc intelligent controller

Product Information

GCC is a pluggable microprocessor based intellegent system controller module that provides monitoring and control for a broad range of UNIPOWER DC Power Systems deployed with either Lead Acid or Lithium Ion batteries. The GCC monitors all system parameters including: DC voltage, rectifier current, rectifier temperature, system capacity, battery parameters, and circuit breaker status.

Alarm and warning notifications are indicated by front panel LEDs, and through potential free alarm contacts that allow remote signaling. External monitoring of alarms and the system is accomplished through a USB or RS232 port using PC-based PowCom™ software. The GCC has an Ethernet port allowing control over a TCP/IP network and web based support. Alarms can be mapped via SNMP traps to customer OSS (Operation Support System) platforms.

To meet individual site requirements, the GCC contains a Programmable Logic Unit that can be used to monitor and control specified requirements. This allows individual alarm routing and logic operations to be set as actions, alarms to be triggered and outputs to be activated, based on internal or external signal monitoring, comparing and processing.

THREE YEAR WARRANTY

Features and Options
  • Supports Li-Ion and VRLA batteries
  • User-selectable alarm parameters
  • USB or RS232* Interface
  • Form “C” dry alarm contacts
  • Programmable alarm routing, logic unit and analog inputs
  • 100 Mbps Ethernet interface with IPv4 & v6 support + built in web server + SNMP v1, v2c, v3.
  • 1000-event alarm log
  • Audible Alarm
  • Remote configuration upgrade
  • Micro SD card data logging
  • Thermal protection for batteries & rectifiers
  • Hot-swappable
  • International standards compliance
SPECIFICATIONS
 
INPUT
Voltage Range 18 - 60VDC
Current < 350mA
 
INTERFACE
Display 3 x 16 character LCD
Language Support English, German, Spanish, Russian, Chinese
Internal Communication 2 x RS485 Data Buses (1 x rectifiers, 64 modules max. & 1 x Guardian batteries)
External Communication USB or RS232* interface for remote control via modem or directly from a PC with PowCom™ software. Ethernet port allowing monitoring and control over a TCP/IP network. Web browser support + SNMP v1, v2c, v3.
Data Logging 8Gb microSD card, expandable to 32GB
Indications Green LED - Power ON
Yellow LED - System warning
Red LED - System alarm
Signal Inputs Battery current reading (via shunt)
Output voltage reading
Analog inputs for battery symmetry
reading or general use
Battery temperature sensor
Load fuse failure
Battery fuse failure
2 x Digital inputs
Signal Outputs LVD / PLD disconnect (max 4*)
LVD / PLD reconnect
2 x Digital outputs
Software Site upgradeable by Flash memory
 
ALARMS
Alarm Contacts 4 dry contact relays, expandable to 10 relays with Alarm Relay Board
Alarms Low/High Voltage
Batteries on Discharge
Overvoltage Shutdown
High Load (Rectifier Capacity)
Battery Test Failure
Battery Symmetry
Mains Failure
Module
Urgent Module
Battery Fuse Failure
Load Breaker Failure
Battery/Load Disconnect
High/Low Battery Temperature
Temperature Probe Failure
High/Low AC Voltage**
16 x Additional User Definable
 
RECTIFIER MANAGEMENT
Energy Saving Mode Controller turns off the redundant rectifiers automatically depending on the load.
 
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL
Case Dimensions, inches (mm) 3.4 (85) W x 1.6 (40) H x 8.9 (225) D
Weight 0.44lb (0.2kg)
Operating Temp. -40 to +70°C
Storage Temp. -40 to +85°C
 
COMPLIANCE
EMC EN 61000-6-1, EN 61000-6-3, ETSI EN 300 386
Safety CAN/CSA C22.2 No 62368-1:2014, UL 62368-1:2014, EN 62368-1:2014/A11:2017
Environment Storage - ETS 300 019-2-1
Transport - ETS 300 019-2-2
Operation - ETS 300 019-2-3
   
* Depending on system configuration
** Depending on rectifier used
INTELLIGENT SITE MANAGEMENT
Automatic or manual battery tests and log
Battery communication and monitoring
Remaining battery capacity measurement
Low voltage disconnect
Temperature compensation with programmable compensation factor
Monthly data logging
Site log tools
Energy Saving Mode (Rectifier Sleep)
Communicates with Green Cubes Guardian Li-Ion batteries

BATTERY MANAGEMENT (VLRA and Lithium Ion Supported)
Battery Tests Automatic or manual testing of batteries up to six times per year, results saved to SD card. Variables include test duration and end voltage. Battery discontinuance test to ensure battery connection.
Site Logs System tools developed to assist site management. Daily peak load and statistic logs available.
Load Shedding (PLD) Optional feature that allows voltage or time controlled disconnection of non-essential loads.
Enhanced Battery Monitoring Monthly logging of essential battery parameters including temperature, temperature hours, current, charging voltage and symmetry voltage, Data logged for 5 years.
VRLA specific controls
Battery Disconnection Programmable voltage controlled disconnection of batteries.
Battery Charging Manual time controlled or automatic boost charging with adjustable time and voltage levels.
Symmetry Measurement Optional tool that measures VRLA batteries for imbalance, health and early detection of thermal runaway.
Temperature Compensation Continuous adjustment of output voltage according to battery temperature. Features include adjustable compensation factor and separate thresholds for high temperature alarms.
Lithium Ion specific controls (Green Cubes Guardian BBU)
Communication RS485 communication to Battery Units. Collects BMS data including voltage, current, temperature, lifetime data, and more. All data available via PowCom software, or TCP/IP.
Battery Disconnection Programmable State of Charge or voltage controlled disconnection of batteries.
Battery Charging Manual, or Automatic voltage and current controlled charging of Batteries.
Energy Balance Technology Compatible with EBT charging and balancing of batteries.
Load Shedding (PLD) Optional feature that allows for State of Charge, voltage or time controlled disconnection of nonessential
loads.