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Implementation MOPs

This Method of Procedure (MOP) package has been created for the installation of a Battery Management System (BMS) in power plants and substations, utilizing the BatteryDAQ Sentry-6002NEMA (125/250VDC) for NERC PRC-005 compliance.

The installation should be performed by qualified service personnel who are knowledgeable about batteries and the necessary precautions that should be taken.

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Safety Cautions

Part#1 – Site Survey

Part#2 – Receiving and Inspection

Part#3 – Mounting and Wiring

Part#4 – Setting, Verification and Commissioning

Part#5 – Centralized Dashboard

Part#6 – SCADA Integration

Part#7 – NERC Report

Part#8 – Load Test

Part#9 – Data-driven Battery Services

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Safety Cautions

Please take BatteryDAQ’s in-class, on-site or remote training.

Please prepare and follow “Safe Work Plan – Electrical & Arc Flash Hazard Mitigation” guideline for specific site and battery.
[Safe Work Plan shall be available with this MOP before installation starts.]

Plan for battery offline. Prepare a temporary battery if needed.

Other client site requirements

Safety Cautions (pdf)

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Part#1 – Site Survey

Before ordering, or before onsite installation, a site survey is recommended.
Pay special attention to the battery type, post structure and size, battery and rack layout, and possible mounting BMS location(s).
Please fill in Site Survey in Word document, replace or attach photos and send to BatteryDAQ.

Site Survey (pdf)

Site Survey (Word)

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Part#2 Receiving and Inspection

Open box, check all items, perform initial test with a test power adapter.
Check with HMI touch screen
Connect your laptop to Sentry unit via an ethernet cable or the Wi-Fi adapter. Try to access DTU’s web contents. [Practice this step before going to the customer site]

Receiving, Inspection and Laptop Setup (pdf)

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Part#3 – Mounting and Wiring

Sentry-6002 measurement unit connects to battery posts, 3 temperature probes and current transducer via 12 multi-conductor (12C) cables. Please read the panel carefully to understand the name and purpose for each pin.

Mounting and Wiring (pdf)

ST6002 Connection Schematics (pdf)

ST6002V6 Connection Schematics (pdf)

Wiring Chart 55x2V (pdf)

Wiring Chart 58x2V (pdf)

Wiring Chart 60x2V (pdf)

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Part#4 Setting, Verification and Commissioning

Go through the Settings.
Internal Resistance threshold has to be calculated and set to unit based on actual value.
Verify battery data. Troubleshooting any wrong connection.
Fill in commissioning form.

Setting and Verification (pdf)