CELLGUARD™ Wireless
CELLGUARD™ Wireless
The CELLGUARD™ Wireless Battery Monitoring System (BMS) provides an accurate and reliable indication of battery state-of-health through monitoring and analysis of battery voltage, temperature, and conductance.
Get remote access to the information you need to proactively maintain your stationary power systems and avoid costly downtime. With solid noise immunity, the CELLGUARD™ Wireless Battery Monitoring System is suited for applications including power utilities, data centers, telecommunications systems, and DC systems with filtered AC electrical ripple.
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION
Installation cost and time are reduced with the system’s wireless communication capabilities which enable all hardware to communicate to the Base controller free of cabling.
ACCURATE CONDUCTANCE MONITORING
Conductance-based monitoring technology provides the most accurate, efficient, and non-invasive method possible for monitoring a battery’s state-of-health.
ADVANCED HARDWARE
Comprised of a Base Coordinator Unit (BCU) and single-battery sensor modules, the system provides both visual and digital battery state-of-health and is capable of monitoring up to 16 battery strings, up to 300 sensors per string, and up to 600 sensors per BCU (irrespective of how they are divided by strings).
CUTTING-EDGE WEB INTERFACE
The highly intuitive CONVERGE™ web interface enables rapid, confident installation, remote system monitoring, alarm threshold configuration, rock-solid reporting (including granular discharge data gathering), and critical over-the-air sensor firmware updates.
The CELLGUARD™ Wireless Battery Monitoring System is capable of monitoring up to 16 battery strings, with 300 batteries per string, and supports up to 600 sensors per BCU.
BATTERY SENSOR MODULE
Connects to and is powered from the monitored battery, minimizing wiring, installation costs and maintenance. Monitoring capabilities include conductance, voltage, strap resistance and temperature for each mono-block/cell /jar. Compatible with VRLA and VLA batteries.
BASE COORDINATOR UNIT
Manages battery sensor test activities, collects test data and communicates to Converge web interface via TCIP/IP, and is powered by the battery string voltage converter via battery string power. Supports MODBUS TCP/IP to integrate with building infrastructure.
VISUAL STATE-OF-HEALTH
Battery state-of-health is provided at the hardware level. Each sensor has three modes of LED notification to display the batteries current status, allowing personnel to quickly pinpoint batteries that require attention.
BLINKING GREEN
Indicates no issues with the battery.
BLINKING YELLOW
Indicates a warning that the battery readings are out of warning limits.
BLINKING RED
Indicates an alarm that the battery readings are out of alarm limits.
The CONVERGE™ Web Interface that comes standard with all CELLGUARD™ Wireless Battery Monitoring Systems allows personnel to configure, update, and monitor an entire network remotely.
VIEW INTERACTIVE DEMO
STRING & BATTERY STATUS
Get a complete state-of-health assessment of each battery and string with real-time access to battery voltage, temperature, conductance, and inter-cell connection resistance.
OVERVIEW
Get a quick and concise visual overview of alarms and warnings for every battery in your system.
CONFIGURATION
Two-way communication inside your network allows for remote configuration, setup, changes, and firmware updates. This eliminates the need to roll a truck to a site which can be costly and time consuming. Configurations can be downloaded and saved or used to program additional sites with similar configurations.
TOOLS
Remotely update the BCU and sensor firmware, configure Modbus, force manual voltage, temperature, and conductance tests and perform a system reset.
ONCE THE PRODUCT SHIPS, WE'RE JUST GETTING STARTED
The Franklin Electric Grid Solution Technical and Field Support Teams are here to assist with training, installation, and support. Our Field team will come to your site for training or installation supervision and our Support Center staff is available to assist with troubleshooting, warranty processing, and software installation support.
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
BASIC SETUP
1. Wireless Sensor
2. Base Coordinator Unit (BCU)
3. Voltage, Temperature Current (VTC) Unit
4. DC-DC Converter
5. Current Transducer
6. UNITE™ Web Interface
BASE COORDINATOR UNIT (BCU) & WIRELESS BATTERY SENSOR
1. Wireless Antenna
2. Status LED (Red, Green, Blue)
3. Power LED
4. Alarm LED (Red, Green)
5. CPU Activity LED (Red, Green)
6. SD Card Slot
7. Ethernet
8. USB (4)
9. UART
10. Alarm In (Analog & Binary)
11. Alarm Out (Major, Minor, Ground)
12. Temperature Input
13. Power (9 VDC)
14. Status LED (Green, Yellow, Red)
15. Battery Sensor Cable Connector
SPECIFICATIONS
BASE COORDINATOR UNIT (BCU)
Specifications
| Component | Specification |
| Battery Strings | 1-16 |
| Batteries per String | 1-300 |
| Battery Voltage Test Interval Range | 1 – 24 hrs |
| Battery Conductance Test Interval Range | 1 – 30 days |
| Power Input | 9-12VDC @ 800mA |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C - 65°C |
| Storage Temperature | -10°C - 80°C |
| Processor | Quad Core @ 1250MHz |
| RAM | 1Gb SDRAM @ 400Mhz |
| Storage | 4GB micro SD card |
| 4 X USB Type A | 2.0 |
| UART | Baud Rate: 57.6Kbps; Data Bits: 8; Parity Bit: None; Stop Bit: 1 |
| Ethernet | RJ45; 10/100Mbps; Auto-Negotiate; 802.3 Compliant |
| Analog Alarm Input | 0.2-10 V differential |
| Binary Alarm Input | Dry Contact |
| Major/Minor Alarm Output | Form C Relay 110 VDC 125 VAC max |
| Wireless RF Radio Band | 802.15.4 compliant; 2.4 GHz @ 8mW (6.3dBm) |
| Modbus | Ethernet TCP/IP UDP |
| Regulatory Compliance | FCC, CE, RoHS, IEEE |
| Physical Dimensions |
L:7.80in, W:4.47in, H:1.44in |
Capabilities
- Supports up to 16 strings with 300 batteries per string
- Supports up to 600 sensors per BCU (irrespective of how they are divided by strings)
- Examples of BCU String Configurations:
- If 60 cells per string, then the max is 10 strings (60 x 10 = 600)
- If 4 batteries per string, then the max is 16 strings (4 x 16 = 64)
- If 24 cells per string, then the max is 16 strings (24 x 16 = 384)
- If 240 cells per string, then the max is 2 strings (240 x 2 = 480)
- Network communications
- SNMP and MQTT Communications
- Embedded Internal Web Server
- Field upgradable software
- Two ambient temperature sensors
- String voltage capture (Sum of Batteries)
- Discharge data collection and reporting
- Remote network configuration
- Field hardware commissioning
- External Alarm Dry Contacts – Utilized with ELS System
- Capture string and battery data, reports to CELLTRAQ™ Battery Management Software at scheduled frequency
WIRELESS BATTERY SENSOR
Specifications
| Component | Specification |
| Wireless RF Radio Band | 802.15.4 compliant; 2.4 GHz @ 8mW (6.3dBm) |
| Wireless RF Range | 0 - 30m |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C - 65°C |
| Storage Temperature | -10°C - 80°C |
| Test Current Draw | 1100 – 4500 mA depending on Battery Float Voltage |
| Regulatory Compliance | FCC, CE, RoHS, IEEE |
| Voltage Resolution | 1mV |
| Physical Dimensions |
2.63in L, 2.64 in W, 1.06 in H |
Capabilities
- One sensor per cell/jar
- 2V, 6V, 8V, 12V
- Sensors capture voltage, temperature, & conductance
- Strap Resistance monitoring
- Mesh routing communication
- Quick, fully hot swappable sensor and/or wiring harness
- Field upgradable firmware
- Compatible with VRLA and VLA batteries
- Patented conductance technology
- Non-Invasive to the battery
- Accurate battery state-of-health results
- Wireless system, minimizes wiring, installation costs & maintenance
Measurement & Accuracy
| VOLTAGE | CONDUCTANCE | TEMP @ NEGATIVE POST | RESISTANCE | IDLE CURRENT | |||||
| Model | Measured Range |
Accuracy | Meas. Range Per Cell |
Accuracy | Measured Range |
Accuracy | Measured Range |
Accuracy | Measured Range |
| CGS3-02V M(XX) | 1.75 - 2.50 VDC | +/- 20mV | 100 - 15,000 ℧ | +/- 3% | -10°C - +65°C | +/- 2°C | N/A | N/A | 70 - 80mA |
| CGS3-12V M(XX) | 10.50 - 15.0 VDC | +/- 20mV | 100 - 4,200 ℧ | +/- 3% | -10°C - +65°C | +/- 2°C | N/A | N/A | 50 - 60mA |
| CGS3-100-2V | 1.75 - 2.50 VDC | +/- 20mV | 100 - 15,000 ℧ | +/- 3% | -10°C - +65°C | +/- 2°C | 2 - 1,000 μΩ | +/- 20 μΩ | 70 - 80mA |
| CGS3-100-06V-12V | 6.50 - 14.50VDC | +/- 20mV | 100 - 4,200 ℧ | +/- 3% | -10°C - +65°C | +/- 2°C | 2 - 1,000 μΩ | +/- 20 μΩ | 50 - 60mA |
VOLTAGE, TEMPERATURE, CURRENT (VTC) UNIT
Specifications
| Component | Specification |
| Wireless RF Radio Band | 802.15.4 compliant; 2.4 GHz @ 8mW (6.3dBm) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C - 65°C |
| Storage Temperature | -10°C - 80°C |
| Regulatory Compliance | FCC, CE, RoHS, IEEE |
| Voltage Resolution | 1mV |
| Physical Dimensions |
L:4.00in, W:2.50in, H:1.09in |
| Wireless RF range |
0 - 30m |
| Resolution |
1A |
Capabilities
- String current & ripple current monitoring
- Measurements include voltage, current, ripple current, and temperature
- Compatible with battery string configurations commonly found in telecommunications, power utility, and UPS applications between 18-480VDC nominal
- Powered by the battery string, eliminating the need for an external power source
Measurement & Accuracy
| Model | Voltage Input | Accuracy | Current Range | Accuracy of Current Input |
Discharge Current |
Ripple Current Accuracy |
| CGVTC2-60 | 20 - 70 VDC | +/- 3% | 5 - 200 A | +/- 3% +/- 2A | -5 - -400 A | 3% |
| CGVTC2-300 | 90 - 300 VDC | +/- 3% | 5 - 200 A | +/- 3% +/- 2A | -5 - -400 A | 3% |
| CGVTC2-600 | 300 - 600 VDC | +/- 3% | 5 - 200 A | +/- 3% +/- 2A | -5 - -400 A | 3% |
BCU AC WALL WART POWER ADAPTER
Specifications
| Component | Specification |
| Input Voltage Rating | 100 - 240 Vac, 50 - 60 Hz |
| Output Voltage | 9 Vdc |
| Output Current | 0.8A |
| No Load Power (stand by) | <100mW |
| Power Efficiency | >80.01% |
| Temperature Range | 0 to +40° C at full load |
| ETL | 60950 1 |
| EMI standard | FCC part 15 class B |
Capabilities
- Over voltage and short circuit protected
TELCO DC-DC CONVERTER
Specifications
| Component | Specification |
| Input Voltage Range | 24 - 65 Vdc |
| Output Voltage | 12 Vdc +/-1% Load Regulation |
| Output Power | 10 Watts Max |
| Isolation Voltage | Input to output for 1 minute 1500 Vac |
| Power Efficiency | 86% Typical |
| Temperature Range | -40 to 85° C |
| Safety and Protections | Fused String Power Cable assembly |
| Dimensions | 3.972 in L x .876 in H x 0.6 in W |
UTILITY/UPS DC-DC CONVERTER
Specifications
| Component | Specification |
| Input Voltage Range | 100~1000 Vdc |
| Output Voltage | 12 Vdc |
| Output Power | 10 Watts Max |
| Isolation Voltage | Input to output for 1 minute 4000 Vac |
| Power Efficiency | 77% Typical |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to 70° C |
| Safety and Protections | Fused String Power Cable assembly |
| Dimensions |
3.783 in L x 2.126 in Hx 1.441 in W |
SOLID CORE CURRENT TRANSDUCER
Specifications
- Solid-Core Closed Loop Hall Effect current sensor
| Component | Specification |
| Overall accuracy at 25C | 0.5% |
| Primary through hole | 1.57 in (40 mm) diameter |
SPLIT CORE CURRENT TRANSDUCER
Specifications
- Split-Core Closed Loop Hall Effect current sensor
| Component | Specification |
| Overall accuracy at 25C | 2.5% |
| Primary through hole | 4.09 in x 1.57” (104 mm x 40 mm) |
CELLGUARD™ WIRELESS SYSTEM WITH STRAP RESISTANCE
Typical of Utility Applications
BASE COORDINATOR UNIT (BCU)
| Model | Description |
|---|---|
| CGBC-350 | CELLGUARD™ Wireless Base Coordinator Unit with Webserver And Modbus |
- 1x for up to 16 strings, open racks same room. Or 1x Per enclosed cabinet needed.
SENSORS WITH STRAP RESISTANCE
| Model | Description |
|---|---|
| CGS3-100-02V | CELLGUARD™ Wireless Sensor, 2 Volt |
| CGS3-100-06V-12V | CELLGUARD™ Wireless Sensor, 6-12 Volt |
- 1x per jar/cell
- Includes (1) sensor, (1) wire harness (2) 4-tabbed terminals
CELLGUARD™ WIRELESS SYSTEM WITHOUT STRAP RESISTANCE
Typical of Telecommunications Applications
BASE COORDINATOR UNIT (BCU)
| Model | Description |
|---|---|
| CGBC-350 | CELLGUARD™ Wireless Base Coordinator Unit with Webserver And Modbus |
- 1x for up to 16 strings, open racks same room. Or, 1 per enclosed cabinet is needed.
SENSORS WITHOUT STRAP RESISTANCE
| Model | Description |
|---|---|
| CGS3-02V M6 | CELLGUARD™ Wireless Sensor, 2 Volt, M6 terminals |
| CGS3-02V M8 | CELLGUARD™ Wireless Sensor, 2 Volt, M8 terminals |
| CGS3-02V M10 | CELLGUARD™ Wireless Sensor, 2 Volt, M10 terminals |
| CGS3-12V M6 | CELLGUARD™ Wireless Sensor, 12 Volt, M6 terminals |
| CGS3-12V M8 | CELLGUARD™ Wireless Sensor, 12 Volt, M8 terminals |
| CGS3-12V M10 | CELLGUARD™ Wireless Sensor, 12 Volt, M10 terminals |
- 1x per jar/cell, includes(1) sensor, (1) wire harness (2) 2-tabbed terminals.
CELLGUARD™ WIRELESS SYSTEM ACCESSORIES
BCU POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS
| Model | Description |
|---|---|
| C103 | AC Wall Wart Power Adapter |
| CGBC-DC-1000 | DC-DC Converter, Input (120 V - 1000 V) |
| CGBC-DC 48 | DC-DC Converter (24 V - 72 V) |
- 1x per BCU
STRING VOLTAGE, TEMPERATURE & CURRENT MEASUREMENT
| Model | Description |
|---|---|
| CGVTC2-60 LCT | Volt/Temp/Current 18-72V LCT Split Core Transducer 750 MCM Cables Or Larger |
| CGVTC2-300 LCT | Volt/Temp/Current 90-300V LCT Split Core Transducer 750 MCM Cables Or Larger |
| CGVTC2-600 LCT | Volt/Temp/Current 300-600 V LCT Split Core Transducer 750 MCM Cables Or Larger |
| Model | Description |
|---|---|
| CGVTC2-60 | Volt/Temp/Current 18-72V Solid Core Transducer 500 MCM Cables or Smaller |
| CGVTC2-300 | Volt/Temp/Current 90-300V LCT Solid Core Transducer 750 MCM Cables Or Larger |
| CGVTC2-600 | Volt/Temp/Current 300-600V Solid Core Transducer 500 MCM Cables or Smaller |
Featured Downloads
Brochures
Manuals
| Title | Type | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|
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TBGS0322-01 Cellguard G3 CONVERGE BCU Password & IP Address Recovery Procedure.pdf | 1.28 MB | |
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10000008420 CELLGUARD Wireless Battery Monitoring System Installation Guide.pdf | 13.72 MB | |
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10000011818 UNITE User Reference Guide.pdf | 31.25 MB |
Software
| Title | Type | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|
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TBGS0923-01 Identifying CELLGUARD Gen3 BCU FE SBC from Raspberry Pi Units.pdf | 0.15 MB | |
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050-2070 CellGuard Wireless With Franklin Electric SBC Firmware .zip | ZIP | 102.69 MB |
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10000016121 CellGuard Wireless With Raspberry Pi SBC Firmware.zip | ZIP | 148.45 MB |