Automatic Board For Emergency Gen-Sets: Manual
Automatic Board For Emergency Gen-Sets: Manual
Automatic Board For Emergency Gen-Sets: Manual
GCEF
MANUAL OF :
MANUAL:
• -INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
• -USE
MAINTEINANCE
• MAINTENANCE
- USE
GENERAL 3
CONSTRUCTION 3
AUTOMATIC OPERATION 4
MANUAL OPERATION 5
PROTECTIONS 5
ADJUSTMENTS 6
VARIOUS FUNCTIONS 7
PREARRANGEMENTS 8
REMOTE CONTROL 8
EMERGENCY 8
INSTALLATION 9
PRE-START CHECKS 10
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE 10
MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE 11
TROUBLESHOOTING 11
BLOCK DIAGRAMS
OPERATIVE STANDARDS 13
CONSTRUCTION
The whole construction complies with the European standards EN 60439-1
The control board is inside a cubicle made of sheet metal which has been subjected to an appropriate surface treatment.
The cubicle is painted with standard siliceous grey epoxy powder (RAL 7032) which is resistant to severe environmental
conditions.
EXTERNAL FRAME
It is made up of a metallic cabinet with a door where it is installed the control panel. The control panel is 3 cm. embedded
to the door surface so as to avoid any damage during its transportation and to protect the controls against accidental
shocks.
The control panel is equipped with:
• voltmeter;
• frequency meter;
• amperometer;
• working hour counter;
• GCE-F electronic card with the control and management logic of the emergency unit;
• plate with operating instructions;
• safety plate.
INTERNAL COMPONENTS
• numbered wired located inside a PVC duct;
• fuses with sectionizable fuse carrier;
• battery charger transformer;
• battery charge bridge rectifier;
• automatic protection switch for the generator (if provided);
• switching by means of four-pole contactors whose capacity is suitable for the emergency unit power. These
contactors are interlocked mechanically and electrically;
• generator protection thermal relay (if provided);
• amperometric transformers to measure the current (if provided);
• terminals for generator and mains inputs, for power consumer outputs and auxiliary connections;
• safety, testing, fuse gauge and terminal board plates.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
1 AUTOMATIC TEST
It starts the emergency unit automatically without disconnecting the mains so as to check its correct functioning.
A TIMER card is available on request so as to perform the test automatically at regular intervals, which can be
selected for two days or a week by means of jumper J which is located on the card. The start of the test can be
performed by pressing the push button located on the TIMER card. When the test is complete the unit stops
automatically.
During this test if a mains failure occurs, the control board will switch from mains to emergency unit.
2 AUTOMATIC RUNNING
It carries out all the preset automatic functions, i.e.:
• immediate automatic start when the mains are disconnected.
• Adjustable number of start attempts (from 2 to 10 approx.), with adjustable length of time (from 2 to 7
second approx.), alternated by pauses of the same duration. The start attempts will be interrupted as soon
as the engine starts. The started engine detection can be performed only on the generator or on the dynamo
too: this choice can be made by setting C.M.A. jumper (Engine Started Control) which is located on GCE
card, in GEN or GEN+DIN position.
• Alarm horn and warning light (red LED with barred symbol of the rotating engine). If the start attempts are
not successful, a positive signal is delivered to terminal 9. The signal can be used to convey the remote
signal by means of a LED, a buzzer or a restart relay.
• Delay of power supply from generator (adjustable from 6 to 60 seconds approx.) so as to permit the
generator parameters to reach the appropriate values and the engine to warm up. During this phase, the
relating protections are disconnected. When the delay time is over, the control board switches from mains
to emergency unit. The yellow CR LED turns off and the CG LED turns on.
• During the functioning the following protections are activated:
a) low oil pressure
b) dynamo failure
c) high engine temperature
d) low fuel
e) no starting
f) thermal relay
When these protections are activated the relating LED, the horn and the warning light -- which can be
remotely controlled through the positive output on terminal 9 -- turn on and the emergency unit stops
immediately.
• When the electric current from mains is connected -- detected by the mains sensor, when the mains voltage
is 75% higher than the rated value -- the switching from emergency unit to mains is performed after a delay
of 40 sec., in order to stabilize the mains. CG LED turns off and CR LED turns on.
• Loadless running of the emergency unit for 45 seconds in order to cool before the automatic stop. If the stop
mode EM has been selected on STOP TIME jumper (relay energized during the stop), the
relating relay will be energized for about 15 seconds after the reception of blocked engine signal.
• Prearrangement for a new cycle.
3 LOCKED ENGINE
• It releases the alarm states. The emergency unit cannot be started by the control board, even if the power
supply from mains is interrupted. This function can be used during the maintenance.
5 MANUAL START
t enables the START button, which is disabled in all the other functions.
After the manual start, before transferring the supply of power to the emergency unit by starting the MANUAL GEN-SET
function, wait until the emergency unit is running properly, namely: the motor oil has reached the right pressure and the
generator has stabilized the output voltage value.
6 MANUAL GEN-SET
The supply of power is transferred to the emergency unit switching from MANUAL START to MANUAL GEN-SET.
INSTRUMENTS
Generator amperometer for the current of one generator phase, scale: 120% In, class: 1,5, dimensions: 72x72mm.
Voltmeter for measuring the generator line voltage, scale: 500v fs, class: 1,5, dimensions: 72 x 72 mm.
Frequency meter with pointer for measuring the generator frequency, scale: 45/65 Hz, class: 0,5, dimensions: 72 x 72
mm.
Generator working hour counter: it indicates the generator total working time; dimensions: 55x55mm.
SIGNALINGS
The GCE board is equipped with a horn for the alarm signaling and with LEDs indicating the system state:
• Mains connected: the mains connection is signalled by the yellow LED located on the tower symbol.
• Mains contactor: the yellow CR LED turns on when the mains contactor is closed, namely: when the
equipment is supplied by the public electric network.
• Generator contactor: the yellow CG LED turns on when the generator contactor is closed, namely: when
the equipment is supplied by the emergency unit.
• Battery: the green BATT LED turns on when the current for the control board is supplied by the battery.
• Battery Charger: the red CB LED signals the electric current transfer from battery charger to battery (max
electric current: 4A). The flashing light indicates that the battery is charged completely and the trickle charge
is in progress to compensate for consumption and self discharge, whereas the steady light signals that the
battery is being charged completely.
• A low voltage steady light turns on when the battery is getting worn.
PROTECTIONS
The generator is protected by the devices listed hereunder. If one of these devices is activated a LED, horn and warning
light turn on, the generator contactor opens and the emergency unit stops immediately.
Thermal relay activated: the red RT LED signals the activation of the overload or short circuit protection.
Low oil pressure: the red LED, beside the oil cruet symbol, signals a low oil pressure.
Dynamo: the battery charger dynamo malfunctioning (belt breaking) is signalled by the red LED which is beside the
ringed G symbol.
High engine temperature: the engine overheating is signalled by the red LED which is beside the thermometer symbol.
Low fuel: the red LED, which is beside the fuel pump symbol, indicates the low fuel.
Missed start: the red LED, which is beside the barred engine symbol, indicates that the starting attempts have failed and
the emergency unit cannot supply power.
General alarm: the red LED, which is beside the horn symbol, and the horn indicates the activation of an alarm or a
protection device and the engine is stopped immediately.
Drawing 1
N.AVV. (number of starting attempts): the number of starting attempts --between 2 and 10 approx. -- can be adjusted
by means of N.AVV. trimmer. Adjust to 4 the number of starting attempts for diesel engines. For petrol engines choose
the maximum number of starting attempts. If all of these attempts fail, the missed starting alarm is turned on.
T.AVV. (starting control duration): T. AVV. trimmer adjusts the starting control duration between 2" and 7" approx. For
petrol engines choose a value near the minimum starting control duration and for diesel engines a value between 5"/6".
RIT.GE. (generator delay): after the start of the emergency unit and before the switching command is sent to the
generator a delay between 6 and 60 seconds allows the unit to reach the appropriate running speed. The delay can be
adjusted by means of RIT.GE. trimmer. Set a long delay time if the unit works in a cold environment.
CAR.BATT. (battery charge voltage): . The battery charge voltage can be adjusted by means of CAR.BATT. trimmer.
The max. value is 13/13.5 V. Perform the adjustment when the battery is completely charged, namely: when CB LED is
flashing.
JUMPERS:
• The STOP TIME jumper (see diagram 2.a) is used to select the stop device type. Place J1 on EV to select
the solenoid valve or the electronic speed governor (the engine is not running, the relay is energized:
connect the solenoid valve to terminal 5) and on EM to select the stop electromagnet (relay energized during
the stop: connect the electromagnet to terminal 4).
STOP TIME
• C.M.A. jumper (see diagram 2.b) which is on GCE card is used to select the type of control of the running
engine. Choose GEN to control the generator only, and GEN+DIN to control both generator and dynamo.
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• J jumper (see diagram 2.c) which is on TIMER card for the automatic test (can be mounted on GCE-F card
on request), is used to select the time between the subsequent tests. Choose position 2 for a test every 2
days and position 7 for a test every 7 days.
JUMPER
TIMER CARD
• The test time can be set by pressing the push button on TIMER card.
VARIOUS FUNCTIONS
BATTERY CHARGER:
An automatic battery charger hold the battery charged and carries out a complete charge with a max. 4A electric current.
The choice of the battery voltage is made by means of V.BATT. jumper which is on GCE-F card. Choose position 12 for
a 12 V. battery and position 24 for a 24 V. battery
BATTERY
VOLTS
12 V BATTERY 24 V BATTERY
GCE-F CARD
• As soon as the battery reaches the preset charge value, the electric current is automatically reduced until reaching
the value which is suitable to compensate the battery consumption and the self discharge. This system limits the
electrolyte consumption and increases the battery life.
CCD:
• the control board is prearranged for the CCD remote control and command. The remote control sets the automatic
operation, controls the forced starting (sending a - battery signal to the control board), or blocks the engine (sending
a +battery signal).
• This prearrangement can be used to make the control board suitable to particular uses, such as: the control of a
discharge pump. In this case, when a power failure occurs the emergency unit is connected only if the float signals a
high level in the tank (open float contact).
REMOTE CONTROL:
The GCE control board is equipped with a connector for the connection to a card with relays whose loadless change-
over contacts are connected to the terminal board. The following state and control signalings are transmitted:
1. blocked engine
2. automatic test
3. out-of-service due to emergency
4. automatic operation
5. mains connected
6. power supplied from mains
7. emergency unit connected
8. power supplied from emergency unit
9. general alarm
10. stop signaling
11. alarm due to low fuel
12. alarm due to low oil pressure
13. alarm due to high engine temperature
14. alarm due to battery charger generator failure
15. alarm due to thermal relay overload
16. forced start with power supply (aut.)
17. forced engine stop or blocking (aut.)
18. automatic operation control
TPA :
The GCE control board is prearranged for the installation of TPA timer for an automatic test performed every 2 or 7 days.
EMERGENCY:
A emergency push button can be used to stop the emergency unit. When this push button is pressed the emergency unit
stops immediately. The mains and emergency unit remote control switches open.
ALARM SIGNALING: The terminal 9 of GCE card provides a positive output during the alarm state. This output has a
max. capacity of 250 mA and can be used to control a LED, a buzzer or a restarting relay.
EMERGENCY UNIT
MAX 20m.
Please, contact our technical office if it is not possible to install the control board to a distance shorter than 20 m. from
the emergency unit.
CONNECTIONS:
NOTE:
In order to make the installation easier, wiring diagrams and tables with the recommended dimensions of the line and
auxiliary leads are supplied.
We remind you that all the equipment and lines must be protected against short circuits and current overloads, and all
the prevention measures must be taken against accidental direct contacts (see IEC 64-8/4 standards). For this reason an
automatic switch -- with a suitable capacity -- must be installed on the beginning of the mains incoming cable and a
differential switch on the power consumer line.
For further information, please, contact your dealer or our technical office.
FLEXIBLE LEADS
During the auxiliary circuit connection, pay particular attention to the right connection of the battery poles.
Installation:
• place the programming switch to position: “LOCKED ENGINE”.
• Connect the engine and generator auxiliary cables (controls and signalings) according to the wiring diagram.
• Connect the timer card on GCE-F card, by means of the appropriate spacers.
• Through the appropriate jumpers, select the battery voltage (12 V. or 24 V.), the stop type (solenoid valve or
electromagnet) and the type of running engine detection (generator voltage or generator + dynamo), according to
the technical features of the emergency unit.
• Connect the battery paying attention to the right polarity.
• Connect the incoming cables of the generator, mains and power consumer to the power terminals according to the
wiring diagrams supplied together with the control board.
PRE-START CHECKS:
When the installation is complete, it is possible to check the correct functioning of the control board by carrying out the
following operations:
1. place the programming switch to MANUAL START.
2. Press the START button and, subsequently, the STOP button and check if the engine is running properly (without
starting the emergency unit).
3. Check the correct functioning of the probes and signalings of the low fuel, low oil pressure, high engine temperature
by disconnecting the lead from the probes and connecting it to earth temporarily. Then check if the signaling on the
control board is correct.
4. Visually check the power connections between generator and control board, because if the C.M.A. jumper is set to
GEN, the card detects the “running engine” state by means of the generator voltage and if there is no possibility to
detect this voltage (because there is no power connection or because a disconnecting device is open along the line)
the starter is not turned off when the engine is running.
5. Place the switch to MANUAL START. Press the start switch until the engine is running.
6. Wait 20/30 seconds and switch to MANUAL GEN-SET.
7. Check the direction of rotation of the motors used (invert the connection of two wires if it is opposite to the normal
direction).
8. Stop.
9. Place the switch to MANUAL MAIN.
10. After, at least, 15/20 seconds, supply the control board with power from mains and check again the direction of
rotation of the motors used (invert the connection of two wires if it is opposite to the normal direction).
11. Place the switch to AUTOMATIC RUNNING. Disconnect the mains and check the starting, power supply and
protection functions of the emergency unit. When the mains are connected again a delay will occur before the
switching from emergency unit to mains takes place, and a further delay will occur so as to allow the engine to cool
down.
MAINTENANCE
The control board is designed to operate without any need for maintenance. However, the following checks shall be
performed:
every 30-60 days battery electrolyte level
every 30 days oil, fuel and water level
every 30 days engine preheating temperature (if present)
every 30 days automatic test of the unit
CAUTION !
The control board is supplied with power either from mains or emergency unit, therefore, before carrying out the
maintenance, disconnect the mains and stop the emergency unit by placing the programming switch to “LOCKED
ENGINE”.
CAUTION !
Set the control board to BLOCKED ENGINE and disconnect fuse F8.
MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE
Set the emergency unit to “blocked engine” and disconnect the engine preheating F6 an F7 fuses and the battery
charger F8 fuse.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SYSTEM OF PROTECTION: IP 40
AC VOLTAGE: 230V/400V
FREQUENCY: 50 Hz/60Hz
DC VOLTAGE 12V/24V
MAX. CURRENT CONSUMED: 700mA
MIN. CURRENT CONSUMED: 200mA
N.B.: the technical specifications can be modified, without any prior notice, because of technical improvements.
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6.STOP OF THE ENGINE OVERLOAD Reset the thermal relay by pressing the red
push button.
DUE TO AN ALARM
FAULTY
CARD • Replace the card.
THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CAN BE MODIFIED, WITHOUT ANY PRIOR NOTICE, BECAUSE OF TECHNICAL
IMPROVEMENTS.