SC300 Operation
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SC300 Firmware Upgrade
If required, the embedded software (firmware) in the SC300 can be upgraded from a PC/laptop via
a web browser.
► To use a web browser for a Firmware Upgrade
1
Connect to the SC300 via a web browser. (For details see Ethernet Communications on page
2
Check the SC300 internal clock shows the correct time. If necessary set the correct time. See
SC300 Internal Clock on page 19.
3
Go to
Tools
.
4
Select
Firmware Upgrade: Launch
.
5
Select the file (*.icp). Click
Next
, then click
Proceed
.
Some configuration settings may be lost when the firmware in the SC300 is upgraded.
Refer to the new firmware Product Release Notes for details of specific configuration
settings that are affected. Check the configuration after upgrading.
Before starting the upgrade, back up any changes to the configuration.
Configuration File
The operational settings of the dc power system are stored in a configuration file loaded into the
SC300 system controller.
The SC300 is supplied pre-loaded with a configuration file. If this configuration file has been
customized for the site then no further configuration changes will be necessary.
Otherwise, it is important that the settings of this configuration file are checked and changed as
required for site-specific conditions. In particular, settings that may affect the performance and life
expectancy of the battery must be checked and set according to the battery manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Some settings in the configuration file can be edited using the system controller's keypad (see
details on page 9), or all settings can be edited using a PC/laptop with DCTools (see details on
page 16) or remotely, see Communications Options on page 104.
The configuration file settings in the SC300 can be saved to (Backup) or loaded from (Restore) a
PC/laptop using Web or DCTools. See Backup and Restore on page 23.
Refer to SC300 Identity Information on page 17 for more information on configuration settings
and values.
Backup and Restore
The configuration file settings in the SC300 can be saved to (Backup) or loaded from (Restore) a
PC/laptop using Web or DCTools.
Backup and Restore can be used to:
•
Load a standard (master) configuration file into an SC300 for customization.
•
Copy a customized configuration file from one SC300 to others (at similar sites).
•
Save a copy of a customized configuration file. This is recommended in case the SC300 has to
be replaced.
► To use Web for Backup