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Evolion® Toolbox Software

Technical manual

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Contents1. Introduction 4

2. Computer requirements 4

3. Software installation 4

4. Connecting 6

4.1 Single Connect 6

4.2 Bus connect (3 Evolion module example) 7

5. Getting started 8

6. Overview tab 9

7. Report tab 10

8. Parameters & Software Upload tab 11

9. Setting the defaults 11

10. Installation and commissioning 12

11. Monitoring and troubleshooting 13

12. Generating a report 14

13. Setting parameters for one Evolion module 15

14. Firmware updating 16

15. Reading the blackbox 17

Appendix: Variable field definitions 18

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The Evolion Toolbox software communicates with Saft Evolion module(s) through a personal computer (PC) USB port. It works while

connected to one Evolion module or up to 30 Evolion modules at one time.

• Monitors current status in real-time

• Allows basic user parameter setup

• Provides alarm status for troubleshooting

• Allows detail status report generating (html file format)

• Conducts automated installation and commissioning (I&C)

• Conducts automated firmware (BMST software) updating

The Evolion Toolbox software is available from the USB memory stick (p/n 772520) included as part of the Saft communication kit (p/n

772309) or it can be downloaded from www.saftbatteries.com. Contact your local Saft representative for more information.

If you are using the USB memory stick (p/n 772520) or downloaded the files from www.saftbatteries.com, there are two options for

installation and use.

1. Introduction

2. Computer requirementsOperating system MS Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8

Processor Pentium IV or higher

RAM memory 256 MB

Hard disc space 40 MB

USB 1 port

RS485/USB converter cable assembly FTDI (p/n 773456)

3. Software installation

Option 1: In case you already have the FTDI cable

drivers installed and operating on your

system, this option can be used.

Use direct ly , the executable f i le

EvolionToolbox.exeEvolionToolbox.exe available from the

root directory of the USB memory stick. In

this case no administrator rights for your

computer are necessary. Just copy, paste

and use.

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Option 2: In all cases, this option can be used.

Run the automated instal ler f i le

Evolion_1.00_B_Setup.exeEvolion_1.00_B_Setup.exe. In this case,

you will have the option to install 3 items;

the Evolion Toolbox software, the FTDI

converter drivers and the user manuals

of the Evolion. Administrator rights for

your computer will be necessary.

To install the drivers for the FTDI, plug

the FTDI converter cable (p/n 773456) to

the USB port.

Windows may automatically identify

and install the drivers (via internet).

Optionally, you can manually install

drivers available from the USB memory

s t ick us ing the dev ice manager

menus.

Your computer is now ready to begin an Evolion Toolbox session.

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4.1 Single Connect

Figure 1 Description

1 Plug the FTDI converter cable (p/n 773456) to either RJ45 available on the Evolion.

2 Plug the FTDI converter cable (p/n 773456) to the computer USB.

3 Plug the RJ45 resistor cap (p/n 773455) provided with Evolion accessory kit.

4 Disconnect power if necessary.

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It is required to disconnect from power and other parallel connected Evolion(s) anytime a BMST reset is to be commanded.

A BMST reset will be commanded anytime you,

• Click the Reset BatteryReset Battery

• Conduct an Installation and commissioning

• Conduct a Parameter setup

• Conduct a Firmware update

5 Turn module ON by pressing button at least 2 seconds.

4. Connecting

You are now ready to start an Evolion Toolbox session.

Figure 1

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4.2 Bus connect (3 Evolion module example)


1 Plug the FTDI converter cable (p/n 773456) to either RJ45 available on the Evolion.

2 Plug the FTDI converter cable (p/n 773456) to the computer USB.

3 Plug the RJ45 resistor cap (p/n 773455) provided with Evolion accessory kit.

4 Interconnect the each RJ45 using the communication cable (p/n 772518) provided with Evolion accessory kit.

5 Disconnect power as necessary.

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If a BMST reset will be commanded, it is necessary to disconnect powerit is necessary to disconnect power. If a BMST reset is commanded with power

connected, it may damage the Evolion module.

A BMST reset is commanded anytime you,

• Click the Reset or Restart BatteryReset or Restart Battery or Switch to BootloaderSwitch to Bootloader button

• Conduct an Installation and commissioning

• Conduct a Parameter setup

• Conduct a Firmware update

6 Turn module(s) ON by pressing button at least 2 seconds.

You are now ready to start an Evolion Toolbox session.

Figure 2

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To start a session of Evolion Toolbox, first make sure you have installed the softwareinstalled the software and single connectsingle connect or bus connectbus connect. After, double

click the desktop icon.

5. Getting started

Action Comments

The port should automatically be identified and begin communication. If necessary, click

the drop down menu in order to setup the COM port manually.

The speed will automatically set when you Scan BusScan Bus. Optionally, you can setup the

communication speed manually from the drop down menu.

- Evolion not ON or connected

- communication OK

- no communication port identified

The Node automatically sets when you Scan BusScan Bus. Optionally, you can setup the Node ID

manually by incrementing the - or + buttons.

Optionally, you can press F2 for single connectsingle connect and F3 for bus connectbus connect. Live monitoring

begins with updates to the variable fields every 1 second.

Once you have connected, you are able to access 3 tab areas.

• Overview tab

• Report tab

• Parameters & Software Upload tab

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Figure 4a Description

1Communication setup area – The settings for communication port, communication speed and Node ID. This header is

displayed in all active windows.

2Software configuration area – The settings for access mode, bus scan, default settings, about and exit. This header menu

area is displayed in all active windows.

3 Main tabs – OverviewOverview, ReportReport or Parameters & Software UploadParameters & Software Upload.

4Monitoring area – The display for the variable fields of the ActiveActive Evolion module (ActiveActive Node ID). See Appendix for variable

field definitions. This area is only displayed with the OverviewOverview tab.

5OverviewOverview sub-tabs – The display area for the ActiveActive Evolion module (ActiveActive Node ID) for DetailsDetails, Power LayoutPower Layout, SetupSetup and

Bus MonitoringBus Monitoring – I&CI&C (for all bus connected Evolions). See procedures in chapter Installation and commissioningInstallation and commissioning, Monitoring Monitoring

and troubleshootingand troubleshooting and Setting parameters for one Evolion moduleSetting parameters for one Evolion module for more details.

6The ActiveActive Evolion module (ActiveActive Node ID) is displayed – Node ID #, serial number and part number. This footer is displayed

in all active windows.

6. Overview tab

Figure 4a

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1 Generates a report for the single connected Evolion and displays it in the report display field.

2 Saves the current report in the report display field in html format.

3 Generates a report for the all the bus connected Evolions in the report display field.

4Saves the black box for only a single connected Evolion. It switches the single connected Evolion to Bootloader mode and

allows the user to save the blackbox data in an encrypted file (.s19).

5 Switches the single connected Evolion back to normal Application mode after saving the encrypted blackbox file.

6 The report output fieldreport output field. The current connected Evolion report or the automated reports are displayed here.

7. Report tab

Figure 5

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1 Select the .pkg file used for the upgrade and define a site name for information and reporting.

2 Execute a scan and check of a single Evolion or bus connected Evolions.

3The display area of the scanned Evolion(s) and the needed actions to complete the upgrade with the selected .pkg file.

Optionally, you can un-select a connected Evolion if you want to bypass the upgrade process.

4 Start the upgrade process on the connected and selected Evolions. The upgrade takes about 1 minute for each module.

5 Starts the verification process and completes an automated upgrade report (see Report tab).

6 For expert access. Consult with your local Saft representative for further details.

8. Parameters & Software Upload tab

Figure 6

9. Setting the defaultsAction Comments

Choose the defaults for communication settings, general settings and Installation and

Commissioning (I&C) settings.

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This procedure applies the installation and commissioning (I&C) procedure of the Evolion modules. This procedure should be

completed before installing the Evolion modules at the application site. For all bus connected Evolion modules, it will do the following

in one automated procedure.

• assigns the Node ID,

• sets the communication speed,

• sets the installation date and

• sets the IMR factor.

10. Installation and commissioning

Action Comments

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Disconnect all power cables to avoid possible damage to the module.

Turn ON all Evolions connected via communication bus by pressing the ON/OFF button

for 2 seconds.

Allow the automated process to continue and follow all the prompts until complete.

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Check to make sure that the Power flagPower flag is OK. If the Power flagPower flag is NOT OK, the modules

have greater than 2V difference. Another I&C should be conducted with modules with

less than 2V difference before connecting modules in the application.

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For monitoring and troubleshooting alarms, use the following procedure.

11. Monitoring and troubleshooting

Action Comments

Power connections are OK for this procedure.

The Evolions should be ON and operating.

See Appendix for the variable field definitions.

Only the ActiveActive Evolion is displayed.





When bus connected, the main variables of all the Evolion modules are displayed.

The ActiveActive Node ID can be chosen by double clicking in the SelectSelect column.

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To create and save a detailed status report of one Evolion module or several bus connected modules, use the following procedure.

12. Generating a report

Action Comments

Power connections are OK for this procedure. The Evolions should be ON and operating.

For single connect use DownloadDownload, for bus connect use Download Bus ReportDownload Bus Report. The report

displays in the report output fieldreport output field.

or

Saves the report in the report output fieldreport output field. The file is html format.

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To change I&C setup parameters on the ActiveActive Evolion module, use the following procedure.

13. Setting parameters for one Evolion module

Action Comments

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The current parameter is shown on the left. Change any of the parameters on the right

by entering the new value.

Writes the “new” parameters to the ActiveActive Evolion firmware. Only the ActiveActive Evolion is

updated. A BMST reset will be automatically sent to the Evolion.

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To upgrade the Evolion’s BMST software (firmware) or its parameter set, use the following procedure.

14. Firmware updating

Action Comments

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Turn ON all Evolions connected via communication bus by pressing the ON/OFF button

for 2 seconds.

Browse to open the pkg file. The update file is provided by Saft.

Enter a Site NameSite Name for information purposes.

orIf bus connected, click Scan & Check the entire bus OR click check only the current battery

for the ActiveActive Evolion.

Optionally, tick the Select?Select? column to indicate which Node ID’sNode ID’s will continue with the

upgrade (update) process.

The upgrade (update) process now begins. Follow any prompts until complete. A BMST

reset is automatically sent to each Evolion after update is complete.

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Turn ON the Evolion(s). A report is automatically generated and you will automatically be

prompted to save the report om html format.

Generates a report. The report displays in the report output fieldreport output field where it can eventually

be saved in html format.

To read and save the Evolion blackbox file, use the following procedure. This procedure can only be conducted with a single connected

Evolion (not a bus connected Evolions). The saved blackbox file is an “.s19” file and must be un-encrypted by an authorized Saft

representative.

15. Reading the blackbox

Action Comments

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Disconnect all power cables to avoid possible damage to the module. This procedure can

only be conducted with a single connect (not bus connect).

After the blackbox is read, you will be prompted to save the “.s19” file. This file is

encrypted; contact your local Saft representative for further information.

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Appendix: Variable field definitions

Variable Description

Ah: The available discharge capacity in Amp-hrs (Ah) is indicated for only the ActiveActive module.

Battery Alarms Any major or minor alarms are indicated for only the ActiveActive module.

Battery ModeIndicates the operating mode; nominal, safe, sleep or forbidden charge for only the ActiveActive

module.

Charge Mode Indicates the charge mode; floating, fast or regulated charge for only the ActiveActive module.

Delta SOC The corresponding %SOC difference for Delta V.

Delta V The difference between the V Min and V Max.

Note: The cell balancing feature is active anytime the Delta V is more than 30 mV. See the

Evolion Technical Manual for more details.

Emergency Alarm

Indicates the Emergency Alarm status for only the ActiveActive module. If an Emergency Alarm is

active, the Evolion will be in safe mode (no charge or discharge). This alarm indicates that a

redundant safety limits was exceeded. See Evolion Technical Manual for more details.

Estimated Remaining TimeIndicates the remaining discharge time based on the measured discharge current and

indicated Ah for only the ActiveActive module.

Heater Cmd Indicates the operating status of the internal heater for only the ActiveActive module.

1 = ON, 0 = OFF

I Batt:The measured module current for only the ActiveActive module. Charge is positive and discharge is

negative current.

IMD (A)Indicate the maximum allowed discharge current (Id max) in Amps for only the ActiveActive module.

See Evolion Technical Manual for more details.

IMR (A)Indicates the maximum allowed charge current (Ic max) in Amps for only the ActiveActive module.

See Evolion Technical Manual for more details.

Major Alarm

Indicates the major alarm status for only the ActiveActive module. If a major alarm is active, the

Evolion module will be in safe mode (no charge or discharge) or forbidden charge mode

(no charge) depending on the alarm. This alarm indicates that a primary safety limit was

exceeded. See Evolion Technical Manual for more details.

Minor Alarm

Indicates the minor alarm status for only the ActiveActive module. If a minor alarm is active, the

Evolion module operates normally. This alarm indicates that a primary safety feature may

activate a major alarm if operation is not corrected. See Evolion Technical Manual for more

details.

SOH (%) Indicates the Evolion module’s State of Health (SOH) for only the ActiveActive module.

State Of Charge (%)The % state of charge is indicated relative to the rated capacity at C/8 A and 25°C for only the

ActiveActive module.

T° MaxThe maximum temperature measured inside the module (not including mosfets) for only the


T° Max: The maximum measured internal module temperature is indicated for only the ActiveActive module.

T° MinThe minimum temperature measured inside the module (not including mosfets) for only the


T°C FastCharge (°C) Charge mosfet temperature for only the ActiveActive module.

T°C FastCharge (°C) Discharge mosfet temperature for only the ActiveActive module.

T°C Slow Charge (°C) Charge regulated mode mosfet temperature for only the ActiveActive module.

V Batt: The measured module voltage for only the ActiveActive module.

V Max The maximum cell voltage for only the ActiveActive module.

V Min The minimum cell voltage for only the ActiveActive module.

VMDThe minimum voltage that opens the low voltage disconnect safety feature for only the ActiveActive

module.

VMR The maximum voltage for re-charge to 100% SOC for only the ActiveActive module.

The variable names are in alphabetical order.

The Evolion Toolbox software updates the variables every 1 second.

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