Gensys Technical Documentation PDF
Gensys Technical Documentation PDF
Gensys Technical Documentation PDF
April 2009
CRE Technology
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NOTE :
Bureau VERITAS marine approval :
The control and monitoring functions must not be undertaken on the same module. The
engine securities (min oil pressure, over speed and oil absent) must not be handled by
the same module.
NOTE :
Read this entire manual and all other publications pertaining to the work to be performed
before installing, operating, or servicing this equipment. Practice all plant and safety
instructions and precautions. Failure to follow instructions can cause personal injury
and/or property damage.
Contact your CRE dealer for course training.
1.2 Environment
Operating temperature
A40Z0 0 to 55°C
A40Z1 -20 to 70°C
A40Z2(GNSS) 0 to 55°C (UL certified)
A40B0,B1, B2, B3, B4, B5 5 to 55 °C (Bureau Veritas Marine agreement)
Storage temperature -30 to +70°C
Humidity 5 to 95%
Tropic-proof circuits for normal operation in humid conditions.
Front panel: IP54 protection.
Back panel: IP20 protection.
Altitude: 2000m
1.3 Characteristics
Size 248x197x57mm (9.76x7.76x2.24in)
Weight 1.9kg (4.2oz)
Display Service
Panel Panel
Control
Panel
Input mode
Key Navigation mode
(during parameter modification)
Navigation bar scroll / select menus and change parameter value
parameters
Key Function
Buzzer This key will stop the buzzer and turn the associated LED off.
The associated red LED indicates the status of the buzzer output.
Bulb LED test: pressing this key will turn on all GENSYS LEDs. It is a simple test to
check the LEDs and the keypad.
Key Function
LED This LED is not associated with any key. It is illuminated when a key is
upper pressed and switched off when all keys are released. This LED also stays on
right during a save parameters command (see SHIFT-I above).
Test Switches the system to test mode. The associated LED is ON when TEST
mode is activated.
Manu Switches the system to manual mode. The associated LED is ON when
MANU mode is activated.
Engine
Alternator
The user can navigate through the different menus with the navigation bar and the / keys.
3.1.1 Navigation Mode
The navigation bar provides 5 contextual keys. Depending on the menu displayed, different icons may
appear above these keys, allowing the user to scroll up/down the pages or to select a link to a new
menu or parameter.
When the user selects a parameter and presses the ‘ ’ key, the browser switches to the ‘Input
mode’.
The 5 icons above contextual keys will change appearance depending on the type of parameter to
change (list of choice, label, numerical value, password...).
When in ‘Input mode’, the key will discard the parameter changes and return to the ‘Navigation
mode’. The key will confirm the parameter changes and return to the ‘Navigation mode’.
The browser displays a white pointer in front of each link or parameter of a menu. A black pointer will
indicate the active link or parameter. Figure 2- Browser link description shows these two pointers:
Label modification:
When the new parameter value is input, the user must press key to store and confirm the new
value.
3.1.3 Save parameters configuration
All GENSYS parameters used in configuration are stored in a FLASH memory. When a parameter is
changed by the user, the new value is stored in a RAM memory. This new value will be effective as
soon as it is entered, but it will be lost if the GENSYS power supply is cut or too low. To save the new
parameters in FLASH, you must use “SHIFT-I”. The user must press both + keys together.
This will start the backup sequence and store all parameters in the FLASH memory. Now, the new
parameters will be effective even after a power supply failure.
NOTE:
Due to the great number of parameters. The back-up procedure may take a few
seconds. It is thus essential to save parameters when the motor is stopped. To save all
parameters, the user must press at the same time on both + keys on the
GENSYS front panel. Otherwise, the new parameters will be lost when shutting down the
GENSYS.
menus. When the password page is shown on the LCD display, the user must first press on the
key (like for other parameters) to switch to the ‘Password Input mode’.
When all characters are entered, another press on the key will validate the password. If it is
correct, the main menu will appear on the LCD display. Otherwise, the password page will be
displayed again.
Default settings for the password are:
• Level 0: no password entered, just press "Enter" key.
• Level 1: 1.
• Level 2: Only for distributors.
The password of your level and those lower can be changed in the system menu.
Note: the menus might differ according to the security level of the password entered.
3.2 PC browser
GENSYS provides an efficient way of configuring your application thanks to its embedded Web server.
It is thus possible to access the different menus with a simple Web browser such as Netscape
Navigator or Internet Explorer. However, it is not recommended to be connected with the PC while the
engine is running.
Before connecting with the GENSYS you have to configure your computer as described in the next
chapter ". The next figure show a typical GENSYS menu accessed from a PC Web browser.
NOTE :
The user must press on both + keys at the same time on the GENSYS front
panel to save the parameters permanently. Otherwise, the new parameters will be lost
when shutting down the GENSYS.
A40W0
Figure 7 - GENSYS Ù PC
Data transfer takes place through a straight serial cable (with 9 wire DB9 connectors), as shown on
the figure above.
A few steps are required to configure a PC before controlling a GENSYS:
• Install the modem.
• Create a Dial-Up Networking Connection.
• Check the network properties.
• Set-up the internet security properties.
Communication between the GENSYS and the PC is carried out via a Dial-Up Network.
Dial-Up Adapter and TCP/IP -> Dial-Up Adapter protocols must be present in the list. If they are not
there, create a new connection using the new connection wizard.
In the New Connection Wizard, select “connect to the network at my work place”. Then, click “Next”.
In the next page, select a 19 200 bps modem. Then, click “Next”.
In the connection name dialog box, in the “Company name” field write “GENSYS”. Click on “Next”
In the “Phone number to dial” dialog box, in the “Phone number” field, write: “123”. Then click “Next”.
Select “Yes, I have already installed the hardware”, and click “Next”.
In the next dialog box, under Manufacturers, Standard Model Types should be selected. Under
Models, select Standard 19200 bps Modem, then click Next.
In the next dialog box, select the Communications Port where GENSYS is connected as the port, and
then click Next.
In the Advanced parameters, in the “advanced options” tab, ensure that the modem is configured for 8
data bits, no parity, and one stop bit. Then click “OK”.
Click OK until you exit this dialog box.
Create a Dial-Up Networking Connection.
In the Control Panel, select Network Connection.
Double click on the “GENSYS” icon.
In the “General” tab, ensure that the selected modem is the modem installed in the previous step.
In the “Option” tab, in the dialling option, select “Display progress while connecting”.
In the “Networking” tab, select “PPP Windows 95/98/NT4/2000, Internet”. Select “Internet Protocol”.
Click on “Install”.
In the “General” tab, select “Use the following IP address” and write: 192.168.11.2. Then select
“Advanced”.
In the “DNS” tab, select “Append primary and connection specific DNS suffixes” and “Append parent
suffixes of the primary DNS suffix”.
In the “WINS” tab, select “enable LMHOSTS lookup” and in the NetBIOS setting, select “enable
NetBIOS over TCP/IP. Then, click OK.
=> =>
3.3 Screensaver
GENSYS has automatic screensavers. They only appear on the GENSYS LCD screen when you
press "Esc" in the password page or after an adjustable delay (GENSYS variable 1266). There are
four screensavers and the display depends on the mode and state of GENSYS:
Display in Manu
Screensaver Description Display in Auto mode
mode
4 customized lines
Customized
Customer Logo In Wait state (engine stopped). In other cases.
screen
Date and time
KW (in large font)
Voltage (in large font)
Generator When the generator breaker is When the generator
Frequency (in big font)
overview closed. breaker is closed.
Running hours (in large
font)
Crank Relay Output
Fuel Relay Output
Water Temp Digital
Input
Oil Pressure Digital
Input
Engine When you press Start
Emergency Stop In Start state and fault state.
overview or when in fault state.
Remote start
Nb of start attempts
Battery voltage (bar
graph)
Engine speed (bar
graph)
Frequency difference
(bar graph) When the generator is
Synchronization Voltage difference (bar ready and the
In Synchronization state.
column graph) generator breaker is
Phase difference opened.
(column)
To start the engine push the [Start] key and hold down until the oil pressure fault disappears. On the
front panel, the 2 LEDs above the generator should light up. The left hand LED indicates that a speed
greater than zero is measured, whereas the right hand LED indicates that a voltage other than zero is
measured.
If a speed regulator is connected to GENSYS, it is possible to increase the speed with the F1 key, and
decrease it with the F2 key.
If a voltage regulator is connected to GENSYS, it is possible to increase and decrease the voltage with
the SHIFT+F1 keys and SHIFT+F2 keys.
When the generator is synchronized, it is possible to close the breakers with the 0/I keys.
Important: The internal synch check relay is always active, i.e. it is impossible to close the breaker if
the conditions for closing are not met.
When the breaker is closed the corresponding LED on the front panel should light up.
As soon as the generator breaker is closed, the GENSYS is switched to droop mode for speed and
voltage, i.e. the speed and the voltage will decrease when the load increases.
To stop the engine, push the Stop key.
The generator starts with a remote start or in the case of mains failure. When the generator is ready
(voltage, frequency), the mains breaker is opened and the generator breaker is closed. Should the
mains return to normal conditions or remote start is off, after a programmed delay the generator
breaker is opened, the mains breaker is closed and the generator set is stopped.
Load sharing can be on a "base load" or "peak shaving" basis. Depending on the configuration, the
generator will stop either when there is a remote stop or when mains power returns to a stable level.
Speed
Nominal speed (1080 or 1081)
Idle speed (1079)
Crank drop out
(1325 or 1326 or 1327)
Start Stop
request request
Running timers Prelub Preglow Crank Crank rest Preglow Crank Warm up RPM stab Volt stab Safety on Cooling Rest
1145 1157 1135 1136 1157 1135 1139 1140 1141 1514 1142 1144
Warm up (2214)
(Terminal J6 to J15)
GENSET
GENSET
Power
Power
t t
MAINS
Power
OU
MAINS
Power
t
t
LOAD
Conso
LOAD
Conso
t
t
GENSYS
Functions:
- Manual mode
- Auto mode
- RMS reasurements
- Test mode (three or single phase) Start/stop
- Nb of running hours - Electrical protections
Analog / logical inputs : (>V,<V,>f,<f,>Q, Alarms ... LV
>P,>I, ...) or
- Oil Pressure HV
- Water temp (100-
- remote start 480Vac)
- Emergency stop
- Genset breaker aux
- Mains breaker aux
- Pickup frequency
- Spares ...
Logical outputs:
Mains
- Crank
- Fuel solenoid LV
- Mains breaker or
HV
- Genset breaker
(100-
- Spares 480Vac)
Analog output:
Breakers
- analog signal to speed regulator management
Utility
For the generator to start when mains failure occurs, either a protection (mains or other) or a digital
input has to be configured as a "Mains electrical fault".
If remote start is on when mains are present the generator starts, GENSYS opens the mains breaker,
then closes the generator breaker and takes the load.
E0022 Mains voltage
400 V
triggered by a protection or
digital input set as "Mains
E2201 Mains electrical fault electrical fault"
Fastest mains
electrical fault
E1085
Mains back
Remote start on timer
E2002
terminal J3
Genset ready
E0003 Genset voltage
400 V
E1142 E1142
Cool E1459 Cool
Switchover
E2001 Generator CB down Switchover down
delay
E1459 delay
E1459
E1459
E2000 Mains CB Swithover
Swithover delay
delay
Second black
First black
First black
Second black
Utility
Variable
Variable number Variable label
value
1179 Gen. number 1 to n
1147 Nb of gen. N (>=2)
1148 Mains parallel No ch.over
1153 Mains regul X
1158 ILS compatible No
1177 Synchro mode Dynamic
1515 Deadbus manag. Yes
1258 Load/Unl. mode X
1020 MA kW <-> 20mA 0
1021 MA 0kW setting 0
ILS PowRcon
GENSYS 1 GENSYS 2 GENSYS n
Utility
Table 14 - Typical basic configuration for GENSYS with parallel lines modules
When GENSYS is in ILS compatible mode, the active power sharing is handled via the parallel lines.
You have to disconnect the AVR output (H2-H4) and have an external device control the reactive
power (CT droop...).
80V
Time
9
Figure 14 - Example with 4 generators coupled together in emergency situation.
GENSYS
Mains
CPA2
Utility
400 V
Triggered by
fastest "Mains
E2201 Mains electrical fault electrical fault"
Remote start on
E2002
terminal J3
E1142
E1142
Cool
GE ready
GE ready
Cool
down
E2001 Generator CB down
Synchro
mains to GE
to Mains
to mains
Permanent:
When the remote start is on, GENSYS starts the generator, synchronizes and parallels with the mains,
then ramps up load until it reaches its set point. In base load mode (E1153), the generator has a
constant load and the mains take the utility load variations. If the utility load is less than the generator
400 V
Triggered by
fastest "Mains
E2201 Mains electrical fault electrical fault"
Remote start on
E2002
terminal J3
Cool
E0003 Genset voltage down
400 V
E1142 E1152
Cool Unload
GE ready
GE ready
E1152
E1459 E1085 Unload
ramp E1151
E2000 Mains CB Swithover Mains back Load ramp
delay timer
Transfert load from GE
Load ramp
Unload ramp
Synchro back
example)
to Mains
Synchronization bus
Réseau
PLC
Mains kW
CPA2
Utility
KW
KVAR
COS (f) CAN bus
...
Mains 1
kW
CPA
GCR 2
Mains 2
CPA
Utility 1
CPA
GCR n
CPA Mains n
Utility 2
CPA
CPA
Utility n
177 mm /
6.97 in
228 mm /
8.98 in
Figure 22 - Panel cut-out
Note: Cut-out must be cleaned of any metal dust before mounting.
7.2.2 Mounting:
To secure the GENSYS onto the panel, use the special kit provided with the module. The kit contains
4 screws, 2 brackets and 1 mounting tool.
If power and communication cables have to cross, they should do so at right angles.
Correct grounding is essential to minimise noise from electromagnetic interference (EMI) and is a
safety measure in electrical installations. To avoid EMI, shield communication and ground cables
appropriately.
If several GENSYS are used, all the power supply 0V (pin K3) must connected together with mini
10mm².
WARNING :
Please read the following recommendations to avoid any hardware damage to the
GENSYS CANBUS Driver (not isolated).
Note: If the K3 (0V) terminal is disconnected and the bus bar voltage is applied to the GENSYS,
there is the risk of getting AC voltage on the CANBUS terminals.
These isolators can be supplied by CRE Technology with the reference A40M0.
7.2.5 Vibrations:
In case of excessive vibration, the module must be mounted on suitable anti-vibration mountings.
7.2.6 Real time clock battery:
If the battery is disconnected, remove the rear panel and connect a 3V battery to the ST1 jumper
(+battery: ST1 up; -battery: ST1 down).
• Over speed
• Over voltage
• Emergency stop
• Oil Pressure
• Temp
How?
• Short-circuit the sensors.
• For over speed and over voltage, set the thresholds to 101%.
+ G9 Speed out
ESG offset (1077) +
G11 Speed
ref
ESG ESG
Terminal Terminal
Manufacturer Model Amplitude offset Remark
G9 (out) G11 (ref)
(1076) (1077)
E6 10% 0% B3
KG6 / System
E6 -25.00% 46.50% E3 NC
HEINZMANN
Voltage converter
PANDAROS to isolate the
24%
DC6 26% B3 A3 signal on the line.
(DC/DC) (advise)
GAIN OFFSET
0 0
255 0
255 255
0 255
Gain and Offset adjustment if you cannot obtain 400V on the AVR: Adjust the maximum voltage with
the AVR potentiometer, which is normally below 400VAC. Choose the best values for Gain and offset
to obtain the maximum deviation.
47R
AVR offset
(1104)
H4 AVR out -
Check synchronization
How?
GENSYS
J6: Input 1: Preheating (2273)
F6 / F7 F8 / F9
Figure 30 - Connections for water preheat, pre lubrication and pre glow
Auto mode
Pre-heat is activated if J6 is closed and if temperature is under the pre-set threshold (E0030 < E1154).
Note: The water temperature sensor is required in this instance.
Pre-lubrication will be activated when engine is in pre-start (E2057 = 1) if pressure is under the
threshold (E0029 < E1155). If the threshold (E1155) is 0, then pre-lubrication is active while the engine
is in pre-start (E2057 = 1). In the last case the oil pressure sensor isn’t required.
Pre glow is active when engine state is pre glow or start (E2057 = 12 or 2).
Manual mode
Preheat will be activated when J7 is closed. The water temperature sensor isn’t required.
Pre lubrication will be activated when J8 is closed. The oil pressure sensor isn’t required.
Pre glow will be activated when J9 is closed, when you push GENSYS start button, or when J10 is
closed.
GENSYS
F6 / F7
GENSYS
F1/F2 F3/F4
Fixed kW forced [E2258] Will force GENSYS to give constant power delivery. The
output governing system will maintain a fixed power output
from the genset. The “Power mode” (E2088) is forced to
Fixed kW (4).
kVAR sharing forced [E2259] The output to AVR will share reactive load with other
gensets, using the inter GENSYS CANbus. (E.g. to be used
in manual mode). The “AVR cont. mode” (E2090) is forced to
kVAR sharing (5).
Voltage Droop forced [E2656] Will force the GENSYS to apply Droop to the AVR command.
Set with [E1105]. The “AVR cont. mode” (E2090) is forced to
Voltage droop (1).
External manu mode request [E2261] Will put GENSYS into Manual mode. Will have the same
effect as the GENSYS "Manu" key.
Running with breaker open [E2661] Allow the engine to run in Auto mode without paralleling or
closing its breaker.
Select speed 2 [E2279] Will select the second speed set point.
Select volt 2 [E2280] Will select the second voltage set point.
Select KW 2 [E2281] Will select the second power output set point.
Select PNom 2 [E2513] Will select the second nominal power (active and reactive).
Preheating [E2273] Can be chosen if a coolant pre heating system is installed;
can be used in conjunction with a digital transistor output.
Will work in auto mode.
Manu fuel fill [E2252] To be selected for a manual fuel refill; to be used in
conjunction with digital outputs.
Man cool fill [E2253] To be selected for a manual coolant refill; to be used in
conjunction with digital outputs.
Manu oil fill [E2254] To be selected for a manual lubricant refill; to be used in
conjunction with digital outputs.
Heavy consumer request [E2766] To be selected to activate the "Heavy consumer control"
special sequence.
Horn [E2206] Can be used for external horn or flashing light relay; output
will activate whenever a protection triggers. The output will
have the same behaviour as the GENSYS front face LED. It
will be activated when a generator electrical fault [E2200],
mains electrical fault [E2201], alarm [E2202], fault [E2203] or
security [E2204] triggers, and while the GENSYS horn button
is pressed.
Fuel filling [E2229] Can be used for an external fuel pump in conjunction with
"Fuel low level" and "Fuel high level" or "Manu fuel fill"
functions of spare digital inputs.
Coolant filling [E2242] Can be used for a compressor in conjunction with "Coolant
high level" and "Coolant low level" or "Manu air fill" functions
of spare digital inputs.
Oil filling [2245] Can be used for oil level filling in conjunction with "Oil high
level" and "Oil low level" or "Manu oil fill" functions attributed
to spare digital inputs.
+f [E2341] The behaviour will change according to the mode. In Manual
-f [E2342] mode, if you program the +f function, the output will be
+U [E2343] activated when you press the GENSYS [+] key or if there is a
-U [E2344] “Manual +f request” [E2233]. Likewise for the other functions;
-f activates with [-] key or “Manual –f request [E2234]; -f
activates with [+]+SHIFT keys or “Manual +U request
[E2235]; -f activates with [-]+SHIFT keys or “Manual –U
request [E2236]. In Auto mode, these functions will control a
speed / voltage regulator requiring +/- contacts. You can
configure the no action range for the speed [E1598] and for
the voltage [E1599], the impulsion delay for the speed
[E1600] and for the voltage [E1601].
Damper [E2223] Will activate in stop sequence to stop the engine when
damping flap is fitted. Will be activated when there is an
engine fault [2046].
Light test [E2232] This will activate the output whenever the light test key is
pressed on the front panel of GENSYS, or an input
programmed for light test is active
Generator stopped [E2240] Output will be active when genset is at rest. In Auto mode,
the output will be activated when the engine state [E2057] is
“Waiting” [0]. In Manu mode the output will be activated when
there is no speed [E0033].
F1 key [E2262] These keys are useful in Manu mode to control the speed
Shift + F1 keys [E2263] and the voltage.
F2 key [E2264]
Shift + F2 keys [E2265]
Manu mode [E2056] Output will be active when GENSYS is in manual mode.
Starter 2 [E2267] Will be active when a second engine starting system is
present and programmed in Configuration -> Start sequence
menu.
Starter 3 [E2268] Will be active when a third engine starting system is present
and programmed in Configuration -> Start sequence menu.
Ana1 threshold [E2269] Output will be active when the measurement of analogue
input 1 [oil pressure] is under the set value; it will not de-
activate until measurement is over [set value + hysteresis
value]. To be programmed and used with the following
parameters: “Oil threshold” [E1175], “Oil hysteresis” [E1176].
Ana2 threshold [E2270] Output will be active when the measurement of analogue
input 2 [water temperature] is over the set value; it will not
de-activate until measurement is under [set value minus
hysteresis value]. To be programmed and used with the
following parameters, “Wat temp thresh” [E1426], “Wat temp
hyst.” [E1427]
Ana3 threshold [E2271] Output will be active when the measurement of analogue
input 3 [1st spare measure] is over or under the set value; it
will not de-activate until measurement is under or over [set
value +/- hysteresis value]. To choose the direction of the
protection, see Configuration -> engine/battery settings [SS
measure 1 min or max thresh.].
To be programmed and used with the following parameters:
“Meas 1 thresh.” [E1428], “Meas 1 hyst.” [E1429].
Ana4 threshold [E2272] Output will be active when the measurement of analogue
input 4 [2nd spare measure] is over or under the set value; it
will not de-activate until measurement is under or over [set
value +/- hysteresis value]. To choose the direction of the
protection, see Configuration -> engine/battery settings [SS
measure 2 min or max thresh.].
To be programmed and used with the following parameters:
“Meas 2 thresh.” [E1430] and “Meas 2 hyst.” [E1431].
Available in Auto [E2525] Will activate when the genset has completed its start
sequence in auto mode - can be used for external logic. The
output will be activated when GENSYS is in Auto mode and
the power state [E2071] is not in fault [40, 100 or 255].
Heavy consumer authorization [E2767] Output activated when the heavy consumer starting is
allowed in the "Heavy consumer control" sequence.
8.6.2
For « Normally closed » or « normally opened » inputs, wiring will be similar, only the software
requires modification.
GENSYS
F1 F2
-BAT
8.7.3 Parameters:
Calibration table for a normally closed input:
V1210 0 N Spare1 calib1 -32768 +32767
V1211 1 N Spare1 calib2 -32768 +32767
V1212 1 N Spare1 calib3 -32768 +32767
V1213 1 N Spare1 calib4 -32768 +32767
V1214 1 N Spare1 calib5 -32768 +32767
V1215 1 N Spare1 calib6 -32768 +32767
V1216 1 N Spare1 calib7 -32768 +32767
V1217 1 N Spare1 calib8 -32768 +32767
V1218 1 N Spare1 calib9 -32768 +32767
V1219 1 N Spare1 calib10 -32768 +32767
V1220 1 N Spare1 calib11 -32768 +32767
@*********************************;
@analog input to DI/spare 1 ;
@*********************************;
@E0031 analog input spare 1;
@E2283 virtual input 1 ;
@*********************************;
E2283:= E0031 ;
For normaly opened input, calibration table is similar, you must only
change equation by :
@*********************************;
@entree analogique en TOR/spare 1 ;
@*********************************;
@E0031 analog input spare 1;
@E2283 virtual input 1;
@*********************************;
E2283:= !E0031 ;
For Crank:
If E1989:= 0: The standard function applies, with E2018 to the A1 (crank) output.
If E1989 := 2xxx: One can create a new equation and switch to the A1 (crank) output. For this function,
write equations for the variable E2xxx.
Example 1:
Use the Crank Output to indicate an engine fault.
E1989:= E2217
Example 2:
Create a pulse to the A2 output (fuel)
E1710 is the time of the pulse (100 = 10 seconds)
E1916:= 2440;
BLOC
@example to create a pulse to the output A2 (fuel) pulse ;
TEST E2450 EQ 0 THEN
TEST E2019 EQ 1 THEN E2450 := 1 TEND
ELIF E2450 EQ 1 THEN
TEST E2451 GT E1710 THEN
E2450 := 2
ELSE INC E2451
TEND
ELIF E2450 EQ 2 THEN
BLOC
E2451 :=0;
TEST E2019 EQ 0 THEN E2450 :=0 TEND
BEND
TEND;
E2440 := E2450 EQ 1
BEND
When several generators are on the bus bar, one takes a central role with a fixed frequency of 50Hz.
The other generators determine load sharing using an integral so that each one has a perfect share.
The set point of the central frequency is the parameter E1080 (or E1081 if selected).
When the GENSYS starts, one genset is elected to be the master (the first one on the bus). The
master determines the central frequency and load sharing is without an integral. The other gensets
determine the load sharing with an integral, but without using the central frequency.
When you are in state E2071=29 (several generators paralleled with mains), the central frequency is
disabled.
9.2.2 Procedure
1. Download firmware 2.09 or later.
2. In manual mode, using F1 and F2, adjust the speed control output (G9-G11) to obtain the desired
frequency +/-2Hz from each genset.
3. Test that load sharing is working properly (default values inhibit the integral).
4. Activation of frequency centre with genset 1:
In Configuration/modification by variable number adjust E1476 to 2.
In Configuration/Active power regulation menu:
kW sharing GPI
G = 50 %(E1102)
P = 5 %( E1900)
I = 2 %(E1901)
Central Hz gain
G = 25% (E1902)
5. Adjust genset speed to 49Hz on speed governor (GENSYS in manual mode without load).
6. Switch to TEST mode. When the breaker is closed speed should go back to 50.00Hz within 5
seconds. Adjust the Hz central gain (E1902) to adjust the time if needed.
7. Repeat step 6 for all gensets.
8. Test the load sharing by changing the nominal frequency of one generator to 49Hz.
-> bus frequency should remain at 50 Hz and kW load sharing within 2% of that desired. The stability
of load sharing is adjusted with kW sharing GPI / I (E1901)
Remarks:
E1902 = stability of de-drooping (only activated in the master GENSYS, e.g. the one which closes its
breaker first). Adjust to recover 1Hz within 5 sec.
E1476 = 0 Ù Inhibition of central frequency; factory setting.
E1476 = with a high value, response time will be slower (recommended default value =2)
E1901 = Load sharing integral, is only active on the slave GENSYS units.
E1102 = Global gain of load sharing is obtained by multiplying the PI and the central Hz gain.
E2739 = 1 Ù I am the master (I control the frequency).
E2739 = 0 Ù I am a slave (I share load using the integral)
De-
Variable Disable
Label Description droop
number value
value
V1476 XXXXXX 2 0
not not
V2739 Master gen. Nb If 1 this GENSYS is the master.
used used
Warning:
When the CAN bus is not used, you have to disable load sharing (see table above).
In the case of a CAN bus failure where E1259 is not set at 6 (load sharing in droop
disabled), you also have to disable load sharing.
NB: For best results in sync it's important to set the GPID synch values high (80 to 200).
4. Start the engine with GENSYS in manual mode.
5. Engine should run near the nominal speed with deviation due to mechanical droop.
6. Put engine in Automatic mode. In this case the GENSYS should control the output until it
is running at the nominal speed, if a difference is present.
7. Set the frequency compensation for a recovery time of 10 sec for 0,5 Hz compensation
(E1874).
8. If the generator is changing the speed but over- or undershoots the nominal speed the
length of the E1873 pulse is too long. Make it a little bit shorter.
9. If it takes too long to reach the nominal speed the E1874 period is too long. Make this a
little bit shorter.
10. If you are not able to get the right compensation than the following needs to be checked:
- Does the potentiometer still turn if the GENSYS is sending an output signal.
- If not, the potentiometer is not able to control a sufficient speed range.
11. If each pulse causes overshooting it can be caused by the potentiometer motor running
on, even when the pulse is off. A shunt resistor over the motor input could solve this
problem.
12. Load the generator in island operation and the GENSYS in automatic mode, if possible
with full load.
13. Check if it still compensates the frequency according to the above specification (0,5 Hz in
10 sec).
14. If this is OK the Frequency compensation is set. (Repeat for all available engines)
15. Switch on one engine in auto mode and load it at 100 percent.
16. Disconnect the output to close the generator breaker of the next engine.
17. Start this engine in auto mode and wait until it shows in the information screen that it is
synchronizing. Simulate on the Generator aux input that the breaker is closed.
18. In the information screen you should see that the unit is in Load sharing mode.
19. Check the value of E2058: this should read as follows:
a. For the engine which is supplying the load, the value should be about – 6000.
b. For the engine which is not supplying the load, the value should be about + 6000.
20. If this value is lower than + 6000 or higher than – 6000 you have to increase the Load
sharing Gain.
21. If this value is higher than + 6000 or lower than – 6000 you have to decrease the Load
sharing Gain.
22. If you are still not able to reach this value you can do the following:
GENSYS – Documentation technique page 72/72
A40 Z0 9 0020 K-EN Technical documentation
• Reduce the value of the load sharing 3 times.
• Set parameter E1473 to “1” instead of “3”, which makes the value of the Load sharing Gain 3
times stronger.
Repeat from step 19.
The same procedure has to be used for the calibration of the voltage control.
• E1599 No action window +U/-U (in %), default value = 50
• E1601 Impulsion delay +U/-U, default value = 2 (200ms)
• E1874 on 2 sec which is the pulse pause time for frequency/voltage compensation, this
parameter was adjusted for the speed control, do not modify.
• E1873 on 0,1 sec which is the pulse length for frequency/voltage compensation, this
parameter was adjusted for the speed control, do not modify.
E2058 Load sharing / Synchro pulses only
GENSYS wants the genset to go faster
Maxi(+Hz) = +7000
E1598 = DEADBAND
E2342 E1600
= pulse -Hz
DEADBAND=0.1Hz
E2342 E1873
= pulse -Hz
E1874
E2341 E1873
= pulse +Hz
E1874
Somation of both signals
E2342 E1873
= pulse -Hz
E1874
E2341 E1873
= pulse +Hz
GENSYS
K1 K2 K3 K4
C1 C2 C3 C4
K1 K2 K3 K4
Lower Volt
Raise Volt
Lower Hz
Raise Hz
Summary:
• E1620 = 1.
• E2854 = Virtual Input 40 to allow the genset to return the load to the mains.
• E1699 = 1 : (E2584 ( VI 40) is “used by the equations)
Variables used
E1846: Open breaker: selects the breaker that will be opened upon a "Mains electrical fault". Choose
between the "Mains" breaker or the "Generator" breaker or "both".
E1841: Fault start: allows the engine to start upon a "Mains electrical fault". You can select "Yes" to
start the engine or "No".
E1840: Start delay (0.0): is the delay between the "Mains electrical fault" and the engine start. It will
delay a digital or virtual input. In the case of an internal detection, this delay bypasses the delay of the
protection.
E1842: No load delay (60.0): is the time for which the engine runs without load when the generator
breaker is opened. If the delay is 0, the generator will never stop.
Generator CB
E2001
Mains CB
E2000
Mains electrical
fault E2201
Voltage bus
presence E2054
Start sequence
Timer before start on Mains back timer
Mains electrical fault
Production
request E2072
Generator CB
E2001
Mains CB
E2000
Mains electrical
fault E2201
Bus voltage
presence E2054
Production
request E2072
Generator CB
E2001
Mains CB
E2000
Mains electrical
fault E2201
Bus voltage
presence E2054
Generator CB
E2001
Mains CB
E2000
Mains electrical
fault E2201
Bus voltage
presence E2054
Power state
E2071 ParalleledFaultSync Paralleled Fault Sync ParalleledFault Sync ParalleledFault Sync ParalleledFault Stop
Generator CB
E2001
Generator electrical
fault E2200
Delay before re- Delay before re- Delay before re- Delay before re-
synchronization synchronization synchronization synchronization
Number of re-
synchronization
attempt = 3 Delay before reset of the
number of re-synchronization
attempt
0 1 0 1 2 3 4 0
NOTE :
Never use “No start on fault” in conjunction with "open mains on fault" in permanent
mode or no break change over mode.
Always use “No start on fault” when "generator breaker" or "both breakers" to open is
selected.
Oil pressure
Crank Water temp
Pickup
Engine
M
Copy the following text and paste it in a new text file only.
You can download it to a GENSYS (level 1) as a starting point before commissioning.
CAUTION: this file is only a guide and is not enough to start a new application.
{PARAMETERS}
{INIT L1}
{END OF FILE}
E2585:=E2015;
E2514:=((E2514 OR ((E2015 EQ 1) AND (E2585 EQ 0))) AND ((E2514 AND
((E2015 EQ 1) AND (E2585 EQ 0))) EQ 0))
BEND
.
Don’t forget to set the input
V1276 1 N DI10 function +00000 +02999
Here the variable E2585 detects a rising edge on E2815.
The cycle or the variable E2815 goes from 0 to 1. The variable E2585 stays at 0 a cycle longer in
order to see E2815 =1 and detect the rising edge.
You can also detect the falling edge by changing the equation:
(E2815 EQ 1) AND (E2585 EQ 0) to (E2815 EQ 0) AND (E2585 EQ 1).
Note: If E2197 is active, there will never be a Generator electrical fault (E2046).
Hardware:
Contacts for oil pressure and water temperature are no longer connected to J4 and J5 but to spare
configurable inputs.
In this example, the oil pressure and water temperature contacts are on J13 and J14.
Software:
The following equations must be downloaded to level 1 or 2
BLOC
@***************************************************************;
@Inhibition de la pression d'huile et de la temp eau ;
@***************************************************************;
@E2011 Entree logique 6 GENSYS inhibition securite ;
@E2012 entree spare 8 J13 pression d huile ;
GENSYS – Documentation technique page 80/80
A40 Z0 9 0020 K-EN Technical documentation
@E2013 entree spare 9 J14 temperature eau ;
@E1274 fct entree spare 8 ;
@E1275 fct entree spare 9 ;
@E0033 vitesse ;
@E1712 param utilisateur: seuil de vitesse demarrage ;
@E1714 param utilisateur: seuil de vitesse arret ;
@E1456 Sens pression dhuile ;
@E1457 Sens temperature eau ;
@E2283 entree virtuelle 1 alarme inhibition ;
@***************************************************************;
See note 4
Pickup input
See note 1
power supply
isolated from
Chassis
G8 G7
Pickup +
Pickup -
-Alim
G10
Shield
K3
power supply -
-
Battery
K4
Actuator +
OR
F
Power supply +
K2
+
regulator
Speed
Actuator -
K5
F
Emergency
A3
stop
See note 5
H2 H4 H3
AVR out +
G
AVR
CRANK Crank
A1
relais out AVR out -
+Alim
Shield 1
diverter
Surge
Fuel
A2
FUEL relay out
100 - 480 V
F
Gen L1
B2 B3 B4 B1
L1
F
L2
Gen L2
F
Gen L3
L3
C1 Output 1
Gen N
N S1
P1
1-5A
D6
Gen I3+
Output 2
C2
D5
Gen 3-
S2
P2 S1
P1
Output 3
D4
Gen I2+
C3
D3
Gen I2-
S2
P2 S1
Output 4
C4
Not required
Always present
P1
D2
Gen I1+
+Alim
Output 5
C5
Gen I1- D1
S2
P2- Alim
Shield
F5
E6
Gen common
E5
Gen Breaker NO
Oil pressure meas. +
F9
E4
Gen Breaker NC
Utility
Water temp meas +
F7
Engine meas. 1 -
F1
E3
Mains common
Engine meas. +
F2
E2
Mains Breaker NO
Engine meas. 2 -
F3
- Alim P1
E1
Mains Breaker NC
Engine meas. 2 +
F4
S1
See note 2
D8
Mains I1 +
D7
Mains I1 -
from GCR for several
Synchronisation input
G2 G3
generator Shield
S2
P2
100 - 480 V
generators
0-20mA - Mains L3
B6 B5
L3
F
See note 7
See note 2
0-20mA +
G5 G6
Shield
Mains
GCR or BC analog
Parallel lines to
Parallel +
load sharing
See note 6
Mains breaker IN
J1
G4
Parallel -
Gen Breaker IN
J2
Remote start/stop
J3
See note 3
MODBUS
DB9 male
Oil pressure
9 - 0V
8 - NC
7 - NC
6 - A (+)
5 - B (-)
4 - 0V
3 - 0V
2 - NC
1 - NC
J4
RS 485
Water temp
J5
- Alim
Input 1
J6
other GENSYS
See note 6
DB9 male
9 - NC
8 - NC
7 - CANH
6 - 0V
5 - 0V
4 - NC
3 - 0V
2 - CANL
1 - NC
CAN1 to
Input 2
CAN 1
J7
Input 3
J8
Input 4
J9
DB9 male
CAN 2 to
9 - NC
8 - NC
7 - CANH
6 - 0V
5 - 0V
4 - NC
3 - 0V
2 - CANL
1 - NC
CAN 2
options
J10
Input 5
J11
Input 6
J12
Input 7
RS232 to PC or
DB9 female
RS 232
7 - RTS
6 - DSR
5 - 0V
4 - DTR
3 - Rx
2 - Tx
1 - NC
9 - RI
8 - CTS
modem
J13
Input 8
J14
Input 9
J15
Input 10
Note 1: If a speed governor is used, connect the battery negative to the speed governor and connect
“Power supply –“(K3) to the speed governor. Otherwise, connect directly to the battery. Always use
4mm² wires.
GENSYS – Documentation technique page 82/82
A40 Z0 9 0020 K-EN Technical documentation
Note 2: For a peak shaving application, a mains power measurement is required. This can be done
internally via the Mains current input (D7/D8), or externally, if you use an external power measurement
such as a CPA connected to the “0-20 mA input” (G1/G3). You have to choose one of the two
measurements and you can disconnect the other.
Note 3: “Mains breaker in” (J1) is useless in the following cases:
- Several generators with no voltage regulator.
- Generator alone on the utility.
- In “No change over” mode.
Note 4: If the speed measurement is taken from a magnetic pick up, then “Pickup-“ (G7), “Pickup+”
(G8) and “Shield” (G2, G5 or G10) are required. You can also measure the speed from the alternator
frequency, but magnetic pick-up is recommended.
Note 5: Only if an AVR is used for kVAR sharing and cosφ regulation, but not necessary.
Note 6: For load sharing communication lines are necessary. If you use only GENSYS, the COM2 is
required. If there is another module using analogue load sharing, parallel lines (G4/G6) are required.
Note 7: In several generators mode, an external synchronization module (such as GCR) is necessary
for synchronization with mains.
9.9.2 Configuration
The GENSYS has to be ordered with the modification number A40M090.
PWM (%)
Offset = 70%
Amplitude = 30% 100
85
70
55
BSM II
GENSYS 5 CANH ; 7 CAN L
CAN2(COM3) + R 120Ohms
A40W2
Figure 38 - Schematic
Note 1: An A40W2 cable (a CRE product) is recommended to connect GENSYS to BSM II.
Connect “CAN H” (terminal 5) of BSM II to the Blue/white striped wire and connect “CAN
L“(terminal 7) of BSM II to White/Blue striped wire.
Note 2: If BSM II is at the end of the CAN bus, add one 120Ω resistor in parallel with terminals 5
and 7.
9.9.3 Configuration
The communication between GENSYS and BSM II uses CANopen protocol. BSM II is a slave unit and
GENSYS is a master unit.
GENSYS can be connected to several devices by its COM3 port: BSM II (Max 2), Wago© coupler
(Max 32).
Only one of the two BSM II must be set to archive data from GENSYS (limited by the number of
message sent from GENSYS).
9.9.4 Standard procedure
This example allows you to log the most significant variables of your application when an alarm
occurs.
See also the application note “A43Z090100A” to configure the BSM II logging.
• Download the text file (level 1 equation) “Z090211a_1.txt” to the GENSYS.
• Download the text file (level 1 equation) “A43Z090100a_1.txt” to the BSM II.
Archiving of data begins immediately.
Variables are stored in the BSM II when an alarm occurs:
• 1 sample per second
• 5 samples before the alarm
• 1 sample when alarm occurs
• 5 samples after the alarm
See the application note “A43Z090100A” to retrieve archives from the BSM II.
Note 1: in this configuration, the BSM II node ID is equal to 1. Be careful that any other device on
the CAN bus has the same node ID.
Note 2: Variable transmitted
AO Var. AO Var. AO Var. AO Var. AO Var. AO Var.
Alarm kW GE V1 I2 kW3
1 5 9 13 17 21 Free
E0516 E0018 E0000 E0007 E0011
kW PwrMngt
Hz GE V2 I3
2 mains 6 10 14 18 Status 22 Free
E0020 E0001 E0008
E0036 E2071
Hz cosϕ Engine
V3 kW1
3 mains 7 GE 11 15 19 Status 23 Free
E0002 E0009
E0023 E0021 E2057
4 U13 8 Sum 12 I1 16 kW2 20 free 24 Free
Gensys Carantec
Some functions are redundant: the kW regulation and the start sequence. The following diagram
shows the main function of each device:
Actual
TEM kW GENSYS
Remote
Start sequence I/O Can Synchronisation
Engine kW Electrical protections
Open
protections demand kW measurement
2* 0-20mA
KW control outputs GE breaker control Mains voltage
Gaz protections PF control
Start request
+ Hz
-Hz
Generator ready
Engine alarmt
Engine fault
Copy the downloadable text file from the website and paste it in a new text only file. You can download
it to a GENSYS as a starting point before commissioning. This file is only a guide and is not enough to
start a new application.
Specific applications
Meters preset
With this option you can set all the counters, and not only reset them.
Don’t forget to save the settings on the GENSYS [SHIFT] + [ i ].
G59 option
G59 is a protection norm widely used in the UK.
You can set and lock the following protections:
Mains Under / Over frequency
Mains Under / Over voltage
Vector surge
ROCOF (df/dt)
When the protections are locked, thresholds, timers and controls are also locked.
You can also change the custom password to an official application.
Don’t forget to save the settings on the GENSYS [SHIFT] + [ i ]
9.14 Scada
GENSYS communication uses industrial standards. This product is versatile, and can be used with
Modbus, for example to be controlled by a SCADA system.
CRE Technology offers different solutions for such applications (remote display, remote control, event
and alarm management …). Contact us for more information.
P
+
Set Deviation
point
G I
-
D
Measure
G: global gain
P: proportional gain
I: integral gain
D: derivative gain
A generator can run in "Forced running" mode using a digital input. Select a digital input with the
function "Priority generator". Activate this input. The generator starts, synchronizes, closes its breaker
and stays on the bus bar until "Remote start/stop" is de-activated.
If there are no generators in "Forced running" mode, the priority generator with "remote start" always
starts and closes its breaker on the bus bar, even if there is no load.
When all generators are stopped and have "remote start" activated, upon start-up the "Forced
running"" generators stay on the bus bar while the others coordinate stopping one by one.
How to determine the priority generator (which starts/stops) by using the variable "Load/Unl. mode"
(E1258):
-"Hours run" selected: the generator which has the least running hours has the priority to start, the
generator which has the most running hours has the priority to stop.
-"Digital in" selected: the generators start following a logical sequence ("Gen. number": E1179),
starting from the generator which is in "Forced running" mode (as shown below).
Note:
To force the start of a generator in load / unload mode, during commissioning for example, remote
start and digital input (in "Priority generator" mode) must be activated.
In "Hour run" mode, if a generator starts and goes past the hours run by a generator which is stopped,
the first one does not immediately stop and the second one immediately start. Coordination between
generators is activated only during a load or unload request, i.e. in the next start/stop on load request.
During a load request, only the stopped and available generators coordinate (auto mode selected; no
hard fault).
During an unload request, only the started generators coordinate.
GENSYS units in manual mode do not take part in start or load sequence.
10.1 Introduction
The core system of the GENSYS is based on a list of predefined variables.
The file named “40 Z0 9 0030.xls” gives an explanation of each of them.
The variable number always uses the same format.
The first digit is the type of variable:
• 0 Measurement or real time value (Ex: Voltage phase 1, CAN Bus Fault …)
• 1 Parameter to be stored in non-volatile memory (Ex: Genset number, Nominal power …)
• 2 General purpose variable (Ex: Alarms, PLC variables …)
•
The next 3 digits are the number of the variable.
All the parameters (Variable from 1000 to 1999) of the GENSYS are stored in a non-volatile FLASH
memory in the module. It is possible to download or upload these parameters with a computer allowing
the user to save, modify and reuse these parameters later.
All these values are stored in a text file. The following chapter describes the layout of that file.
Ex:
{PARAMETERS}
V1006 320 Gen nominal kW +00000 +65535
V1007 1.00 Gen PT ratio +00000 +65535
It is possible to modify the values directly in the text file before uploading it into the GENSYS. The user
must be sure that the modified value is within the minimum / maximum range. Failure to do so will lead
to an error message during uploading (Compilation result: VARIABLE).
It is also possible to write an incomplete parameter block (not all parameters are displayed in the list).
When uploaded, such a file will only modify the parameters which have been entered, the others
remain unchanged. This procedure can be used to upload an old text file into a newer GENSYS or to
activate special features independently.
The purpose of these blocks is to provide custom equations to the user which are run cyclically. These
equations are run every 100ms (PLC cycle time).
Non standard equations can be entered here to handle user defined features like thresholds,
Input/Output expansions, PID controls …
For further details on the programming language see the "PLC" chapter.
Note: It is strongly recommended not to add too many comments after the" End of File"
statement because the size of the file must not exceed 62Kbytes.
NOTE:
This file is a text ONLY file. Do not use word processors (like Microsoft© Word) to edit
this file: it would include layout information and corrupt the file. Use text editors only
(Notepad for example).
The file should not exceed 62Kbytes. If you try to transmit a bigger file to a GENSYS, it
will be rejected.
CAUTION :
When you download or upload a file, you must disconnect all connectors, except power
supply.
Note:
-Variables E1xxx/E4xxx are parameters stored in FLASH (non volatile memory). In level 2
and above, the user can allow the parameters to be written by PLC equations or via
MODBUS.
-Be very careful when modifying a parameter through equations, as unexpected behaviour
(due to an error in your equations for example) may damage your generator.
-It is advisable to include tests in the equations to verify that the engine is stopped prior to
changing a parameter. Otherwise, make modifications in the "INIT" block if possible.
These parameter modifications will not be saved in FLASH memory, i.e. parameters will
be reset to their previous value if power supply is turned OFF and then ON again, unless
the user saves them manually.
-Use document A53 Z0 9 0030 to get a complete list of all GENSYS variables.
-Variables E2xxx/E5xxx are outputs from the PLC; they can be read and written by PLC
equations without restrictions.
Each instruction is terminated by a semicolon (;) except before reserved words (BEND, ELIF, ELSE,
TEND). Init and program blocs are terminated by a dot (.).
Program PROG Starting point of PLC
INIT equations
. Starting point of INIT
equations
End of equations
Blocs BLOC Starting and ending points of
BEND a block of equations
Logical operators AND Logical operation used on a
OR whole variable (i.e. these are
XOR not bit to bit operators)
Unary operators ! Bit to bit complement
- Sign change
> Right shift
< Left shift
INC Increment
DEC Decrement
$ Hex value
Arithmetical operators + Addition
- Subtraction
* Multiplication
/ Division
Bit operators ^ Rotation right
| Access one bit
# Bits mask
Affectation := Affectation
Comparison operators EQ Equal
NE Not Equal
GENSYS – Documentation technique page 94/94
A40 Z0 9 0020 K-EN Technical documentation
GT Greater Than
LT Less Than
GE Greater or Equal
LE Less or Equal
Array [...] Array element
Tests TEST
THEN
ELIF
ELSE TEND
Comments @
The PLC equations only use 16 bit signed integer values. This means that all variables and data
should be between -32768 and +32767. This is an important point to keep in mind when comparing
values or doing calculations. For example, 20000*10 will produce a calculation overflow. For the same
reason, variables displayed with decimal digits are treated in the equations as if the decimal point
wasn’t there. For example, a power supply voltage of “24.5 V” will be treated as “245” in the equations.
Be careful when entering values which have digits after the decimal point. If you have one digit after
the dot, you have to multiply the number by 10. If you have two digits, multiply by 100.
For instance, the battery voltage measure (variable E0041), is from 0.0 to 6553.5, so you have one
digit after the dot. If you want to compare the battery voltage to 25.0 volts, you have to write:
TEST E0041 GT 250 THEN...
To know the number of digits after the dot, look in the “A53 Z0 9 0030-x.xls” file. In the 'Mini' / 'Maxi'
columns, the number of digits after dot appears.
Test examples:
TEST condition THEN instruction TEND;
Here is the standard pin out of a DB9 CAN connector compared with a GENSYS implementation:
GENSYS Standard
SHIELD GROUND
PIN 1 NC Cable Drain
PIN 2 CAN-L CAN-L
PIN 3 GROUND-1 CAN GND
PIN 4 NC free
PIN 5 GROUND-2 +24V POWER
PIN 6 GROUND-1 free
PIN 7 CAN-H CAN-H
PIN 8 NC free
PIN 9 NC 0V POWER
Note: GROUND-1 and GROUND-2 are each protected with a 47 ohms resistor.
CAN-BUS cable:
The CAN bus-BUS cable must be able to carry the CAN signals (CAN-L and CAN-H). These 2 signal
wires should be a 120 Ohm twisted pair (Ex: Belden's 3105A, 3082A-3087A (www.belden.com), LAPP
CABLE Unitronic bus DeviceNet or CAN (www.lappcable.com) or equivalent).
The CAN bus-BUS cable must be shielded, and must have a drain wire connected to the cable shield.
This drain connects to pin 1 of each connector. The connector housing must be connected to the
cable shield, and metallic shells should be used if possible.
For better results, a common GROUND should be used for all connected devices (this can be verified
easily with an ohmmeter, for example).
The total length of the cable must not exceed 250m for a CAN communication speed of 250kb/s. This
length may decrease with lower quality cables.
The last node on the CAN-BUS must have a 120-Ohm termination resistor plugged into its CAN
connector.
Warning:
Never plug or unplug CAN-BUS bus connectors with power on. This may cause internal
damage or cause internal CAN -BUS transceivers to burn.
2 2 2
3 3 3
R 4 4 4 R
5 5 5
7 7 7
9 9 9
G G
GENSYS1 GENSYS2
CAN1(COM2) CAN1(COM2)
A40W1
7m
G G G G
A40W2 A40W4 A40W2
7m 7m
A40W3
G G G
2 GE
A40W8
A40W5 A40W5
A40W6
+3 GE A40W8 A40W8
A40W5 A40W5
7m 7m A40W3
This fault only affects the working of a power plant with several GENSYS units (E1147 > 1).
In Auto mode, if there is a remote start and a CAN bus fault, the GENSYS starts and closes its
breaker after a delay that depends on the generator number (E1179), but only if the dead Bus
management is on (E1515 = 0) and there is no voltage on the bus bar.
Otherwise it will try to synchronize with the bus bar.
If the generator is paralleled to the Mains when a CAN bus fault occurs, and error control variable
E1259 is set to 6 (Droop mode + Alarm), speed control will be switched to droop and volt control will
be switched to power factor regulation. If the mains are not connected, both speed and voltage droop
is applied.
GENSYS
Input 1 (E2006) N° 1
J6
E2006 E2752
E0552
CAN inter
GENSYS
GENSYS
N° 2
Input 1 (E2006) J6
E2006 E2752
E0536
To other GENSYS
ANALOGUE Values:
GENSYS
Magnetic pick-up (E0033) N° 1
G7-8
E0033 E2762
E0562
CAN inter
GENSYS
GENSYS
N° 2
Magnetic pick-up (E0033) G7-8
E0033 E2762
E0546
To other GENSYS
To send value from GENSYS #2 to GENSYS #1, write this equation in GENSYS #2:
BLOC
@example to send digital input or analogue input to each gensys oil
pressure input and speed;
E2752:=2006;
E2762:=33
BEND
GENSYS #2:
@example to receive digital input to each gensys;
E2514:=E0536
BEND
GENSYS #3:
@example to receive digital input to each gensys;
E2514:=E0536
BEND
Important: Even if CAN bus inhibition is activated between GENSYS units (see below), broadcast data
is always sent and received on the inter GENSYS CAN bus.
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NB: When you assign a variable to broadcast data
(ex: E2752:=….) remove the “E” in front of the variable name.
Tie breaker
When the tie breaker is closed, all four GENSYS units should communicate with each other for power
management, so variables E2691 to E2694 should be set to 0 (zero) on every GENSYS unit (no CAN
inhibition).
When the tie breaker is open, generators DG1 and DG2 should communicate but ignore data from
DG3 and DG4. In the same way, generators DG3 and DG4 should communicate but ignore data from
DG1 and DG2. To do so, inhibition variables should be set as follows:
Feedback from the tie breaker can be connected to a GENSYS digital input and then used in custom
PLC equations to set or reset these inhibition variables.
11.5.1 How to set theses functions:
Special variables can be used to inhibit CAN bus variable use.
7 - CAN H
A40W2
Shield - Drain
GENSYS 120 Ohms
CAN2(COM3) 2 - CAN L
5 - GND
WAGO
Note: When configuring inputs or outputs, analogue I/O should be programmed first, then digital
I/O.
Note: For a given CANopen module, always group the maximum number of data of the same type
in one message.
For example, it is better to set up one message with 50 digital inputs than 2 messages with
25 digital inputs each.
Note: Always group messages to/from one CANopen module. For example, do not use output
messages 1 and 3 with CANopen module number 1 and message 2 with CANopen
module number 2. It is preferable to use messages 1 and 2 with module number 1 and
message 3 with module number 2.
11.6.2 Read / write I/O
With the Info screen (view by pressing the info key), you can see the remote I/O:
• Digital inputs from 0157 to 0284
• Analogue inputs from 0285 to 0328
• Digital outputs from 2368 to 2431
• Analogue outputs from 2432 to 2439
To have the right variable associated to an input output, follow this rule: the lower variable number is
associated to the lower message number and the I/O nearest to the coupler.
Variable
Configuration Message number
number
C1 25 h
26 g
0V
C2 43 N
44 M
GENSYS MDEC
0V
COM3 / 7 49 G
COM3 / 2 50 F
COM3 / 5 51 E
G9 8 AA
G11 36 q
X003
connector
GENSYS MDEC X1 X003
Label
terminal connector connector
Digital output to stop request and h 25
C1
emergency stop g to ground 26 to ground
Digital output to start request C2 N 43
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M 44 to ground
CAN High COM 3 pin 7 G 49
CAN Low COM 3 pin 2 F 50
CAN ground COM 3 pin 5 E 51
Analogue speed command G9 AA 8
Analogue speed reference G11 q 36
Table 25 - MDEC connection
Variable
Label Value Description
number
V1076 ESG amplitude 50.0 Speed output amplitude to have a trip frequency of +/-3Hz.
V1077 ESG offset 0.00 Offset to obtain nominal frequency.
Custom language selected for MDEC labels on the GENSYS
V1156 Local language 3
screen.
V1311 PC language 3 Custom language selected for MDEC labels on your PC.
V1710 User param 001 10 Time to stop request on digital output C1 (1.0 sec. here)
V1711 User param 002 1500 Nominal speed for MDEC through CAN bus.
Delay (*100ms) before triggering an MTU CAN bus error. (30
V1712 User param 003 300
seconds here).
The Analogue oil pressure that comes from the MTU CAN bus
V1852 Branch P-oil 352
will be used. (*)
The Analogue water temperature that comes from the MTU
V1853 Branch T-water 400
CAN bus will be used. (*)
The Speed measure that comes from the MTU CAN bus will
V1854 Branch Speed 331
be used. (*)
V1855 Opt4 protocol 1 To choose the MTU MDEC CAN bus protocol on COM2.
MTU CANbus Each device on the MTU CAN bus has a node number.
V1856 6
Node GENSYS uses have the number 6.
MTUPV110003
V1857 0 Protection control for over speed from MDEC (E0332). (**)
CT
MTUPV110010 Protection control for combined alarm yellow from MDEC
V1858 3
CT (E0339). (**)
MTUPV110014 Protection control for combined alarm red from MDEC
V1859 5
CT (E0343). (**)
MTUPV110029
V1860 0 Protection control for low oil pressure from MDEC (E0355). (**)
CT
MTUPV110030 Protection control for very low oil pressure from MDEC
V1861 0
CT (E0356). (**)
MTUPV110047 Protection control for low fuel pressure from MDEC (E0358).
V1862 0
CT (**)
MTUPV110048 Protection control for very low fuel pressure from MDEC
V1863 0
CT (E0359). (**)
MTUPV110055 Protection control for low coolant level from MDEC (E0363).
V1864 0
CT (**)
MTUPV110099 Protection control for low coolant level, charge air, from MDEC
V1865 0
CT (E0386). (**)
MTUPV110129 Protection control for high coolant temperature from MDEC
V1866 0
CT (E0403). (**)
MTUPV110130 Protection control for very high coolant temperature from
V1867 0
CT MDEC (E0404). (**)
MTUPV110133 Protection control for high charge air temperature from MDEC
V1868 0
CT (E0407). (**)
MTUPV110143 Protection control for high oil temperature from MDEC
V1869 0
CT (E0414). (**)
MTUPV110168 Protection control for low charge air temperature from MDEC
V1870 0
CT (E0422). (**)
MTUPV110177 Protection control for low engine speed from MDEC (E0426).
V1871 0
CT (**)
Table 26 - Important parameters
MDEC variables:
The following variables are used to communicate with MTU MDEC devices:
-E0330 to E0484 as input variables (MDEC to GENSYS).
-E2662 to E2677 as output variables (GENSYS to MDEC).
The variables from MDEC can be seen from E0330 to E0484.
The variables than can be written in MDEC are available from E2662 to E2677.
The table in the annexes lists all the variables with correspondences between MDEC and GENSYS.
Variables
from MDEC
Additional information
Alarms.
The following example will show you how to handle predefined alarms (listed is an example of the
predefined alarm seen above):
E1857 is dedicated to over speed protection from MDEC (E0332). The equation is the following:
TEST (E0332 EQ 1) AND (E1857 NE 0) EQ 1 THEN E2199[E1857]:=1 TEND;
E0332 is the over speed alarm from MDEC.
E1857 is the control.
If you set E1857 as security (E1857=5) and E0332 is set to 1, then E2204 (hard shut down) will also
be set to 1 and trigger the hard shutdown process.
If you want to use an MDEC alarm that is not handled directly by GENSYS, you can use a virtual input
as described in the following example:
For example, if you want to handle an MDEC alarm for “SS Power Reduction Active” (E0338), you can
use the virtual input 2 (E2284). In the “Enhanced / Configuration\>>\Virtual input” menu, set virtual
input 2 with the function (E1329). Choose “External alarm”, and load the following equation in a text
file:
E2284:=E0338;
You can also change the label of the virtual input to be displayed on screen when the alarm occurs.
Red "lamp"
This message is used to relay trouble code information that is of a severe enough condition that it
warrants stopping the engine. Variable E0403 contains the "Red lamp" value read from J1939. 0
means Not Activated. 1 means Activated.
To set the behaviour of the GENSYS when receiving the "Red lamp" message from the engine,
variable E1866 must be set (hard Shutdown is the default value).
-0: Disable
-1: Generator electrical fault
-2: Mains electrical fault
-3: Alarm
-4: Soft Shutdown
-5: Hard Shutdown (default value)
-7: Help + Fault (Soft shut down)
-8: Help + Gen. Electrical fault
Amber "lamp"
This message is used to relay trouble code information that is reporting a problem with the engine
system where the engine need not be immediately stopped. Variable E0386 contains the "Amber
lamp" value read from J1939. 0 means Not Activated. 1 means Activated.
To set the behaviour of the GENSYS when receiving the "Amber lamp" message from the engine,
variable E1865 must be set (disabled is the default value).
Protect "lamp"
This message is used to relay trouble code information that is reporting a problem with an engine
system that is most probably not electronic subsystem related. For instance, engine coolant
temperature is exceeding its prescribed temperature range. Variable E0363 contains the "Protect
lamp" value read from J1939. 0 means Not Activated. 1 means Activated.
To set the behaviour of the GENSYS when receiving the "Protect lamp" message from the engine,
variable E1864 must be set (disabled is the default value).
-0: Disable (default value)
-1: Generator electrical fault
-2: Mains electrical fault
-3: Alarm
-4: Soft Shutdown
-5: Hard Shutdown
-7: Help + Fault (Soft shut down)
-8: Help + Gen. Electrical fault
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Malfunction "lamp"
A message used to relay only emissions-related trouble code information. This message is only
illuminated when there is an emission-related trouble code active. Variable E0359 contains the
"Malfunction lamp" value read from J1939. 0 means Not Activated. 1 means Activated.
To set the behaviour of the GENSYS when receiving the "Malfunction lamp" message from the engine,
variable E1863 must be set (disabled is the default value).
-0: Disable (default value)
-1: Generator electrical fault
-2: Mains electrical fault
-3: Alarm
-4: Soft Shutdown
-5: Hard Shutdown
-7: Help + Fault (Soft shut down)
-8: Help + Gen. Electrical fault
Note: All the parameters are available in web pages in the System / Serial port / COM3 menu.
Please refer to J1939/71 standards to find the frame ID that fits your needs.
Note that there are no additional web pages to configure these custom RX frames. Please use custom
PLC equations to access custom RX variables. The variables are only accessible by equations.
Custom Tx Frame
If it is needed, a custom frame can be sent every 100ms by the system.
The Variable E2662 defines the size of the frame (from 0 to 8 bytes). A value of -1 switches off custom
TX frame transmission.
The Variables E2663, E2664, E2665, E2666 define the ID of the frame to be send sent (E2663 being
the least significant byte; E2666 is the most significant byte).
The Variables E2667 to E2674 contain the raw data to be sent (E2667 contains data byte 1).
Note that there are no additional web pages to configure the custom TX frame. Please use custom
PLC equations to access custom TX variables.
There are no additional web pages to configure this system; the variables are only accessible via
equations.
11.8.9 Engine notes
PERKINS (Engine series 2800)
The following text file must be loaded into the GENSYS with level 2 access: J1939_perkins.txt
SCANIA
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Set variable E1917 to 1 to set the J1939 refresh time to 25ms. (Only available with V2.10b and later)
The following text file must be loaded into the GENSYS with level 2 access:
J1939_SCANIA.txt
This txt file contains LEVEL 2 equation and contains START STOP and SPEED management.
VOLVO EMS2
This electronic control unit has no other means of control than J1939 CAN bus.
Note:
Do not use CIU module with GENSYS.
J1939 High
7 1
2 120 J1939 Low
2
3
GENSYS 1N4007
Batt Switched
4 EMS2
A2
Emergency
5
A3
Stop 6
7
8
+V Batt 8 poles
connector
Warning:
Be careful when modifying a parameter while the engine is running as unexpected
behaviour while functioning may damage your generator. It is always advised to change
parameters when generator is stopped.
G G A40W4
G A40W4
G A40W4
A40W2
7m A40W3 7m A40W3 3 5 6
4 5 6 7 8
Supported functions:
04 Analogue reading
03 Register reading
The RTU address of the variables is the same as their number plus 1, converted into hexadecimal. For
example, variable 2000 (Mains break in) has for RTU address 07D1h (2001). See the Z090030.xls file
to locate the variable number.
Example: Here are two MODBUS RTU frames (request from a remote device and answer from
GENSYS). In this case GENSYS slave address is 5, and the request is to read variables E0000,
E0001 and E0002. The result is a function 04 request starting at address 1 (variable E000) and ending
at address 3 (variable E0002).
Request:
Fields Value (hex)
Slave address 05
Function 04
MSB start address 00
LSB start address 01
MSB number of registers 00
LSB number of registers 03
CRC16 --
Response:
Field Value (hex)
Slave address 05
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Function 04
Number of bytes 06 (3 registers * 2 bytes per register)
1st byte (MSB of 1st reg.) xx
2nd byte (LSB of 1st reg.) xx
3rd byte (MSB of 2nd reg.) xx
4th byte (LSB of 2nd reg.) xx
5th byte (MSB of 3rd reg.) xx
6th byte (LSB of 3rd reg.) xx
CRC16 --
When you power up the GENSYS, the display does not work:
Check the bootstrap button on the back of GENSYS is off. Remove the power and change the position
of the bootstrap.
If there is no change, the module is defective and needs to be returned to CRE Technology.
+24V +24V
G1 G2
SYN SYN
GENSYS GENSYS
E5-E6 Gen. SYNCH E5-E6 Gen. SYNCH
ref CHECK ref CHECK
volt RELAY volt RELAY
Bus Bus
ref ref
volt volt
Mains
G
+24V +24V
Generator
Mains breaker
breaker NC
SYN SYN NC feedback
feedback
Warning:
When you use the virtual digital input in this way: "Generator electrical fault", "Mains
electrical Fault", "External alarm", "External fault (Soft shut down)" or "External security
(Hard shut down)", NEVER use the "Normally Open" or "Normally Close" directions but
ALWAYS "Normally Open Wired Or" or "Normally Close Wired Or".
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Warning:
Manual breaker opening.
When an external security device opens the breaker, the order has to be latched.
GENSYS needs the feedback.
Warning:
When a power plant has several generators, even if only one generator has a GENSYS,
the number of generators (E1147) must be equal or above 2. If it is 1, you may seriously
damage your generator.
Warning:
The engine, turbine, or other type of prime mover should be equipped with an over speed
(over temperature, or overpressure, where applicable) shutdown device that operates
independently from the prime mover control device.
CAUTION:
When a power plant has several generators, each GENSYS must have a different
number ("Genset number" variable: E1179). If two have the same number, there is no
conflict but there will be some operating problems.
Note:
To close the generator breaker the following conditions have to be met:
• Voltage must be in a window of 70% (parameter E1432) to 130% (parameter E1433) of the
nominal voltage (parameter E1107 or E1108)
• Speed must be in a window of 70% (parameter E1434) to 130% (parameter E1435) of the
nominal speed (parameter E1080 or E1081)
If the bus bar voltage is more than 10% of the nominal voltage, the generator has to be synchronizing
with the bus bar.
15.1 Options
Each of the following options can be selected and is password activated: contact your dealer for
procedure.
OPT1 PWM 500Hz for CATERPILLAR engine
OPT2 Mains paralleling option for single generator paralleled with the mains.
The most important paralleling functions are:
Phase shift
ROCOF
power management
15.2 Accessories
• A40W0 GENSYS to PC cable - DB9/DB9 - 3m.
• A40W1 CAN© inter GENSYS cable for 2 generators - DB9/DB9 - 120 Ohm termination resistor
included on both ends - 7m.
• A40W2 CAN© inter GENSYS cable for more than 2 generators or CANopen© I/O modules -
DB9/free wires - 120 Ohm termination resistor included on DB9 side - 7m.
• A40W3 DB9/Terminals connector to be used with more than 2 generators for double connection
(with screws).
• A40W4 Communication cable (RS485, CAN, RS232) - Price per meter.
• A40W5 DB9 termination resistor connector.
• A40W6 modem adaptor.
• A40W7 RS485 modem.
• A40X0 manual GENSYS test bench.
• A09Tx GCR: digital mains commander (x=0 for 100 VAC, x=1 for 230 VAC, x=2 for 400 VAC).
• A24Zx CPA : active power converter (x=0 for 100 VAC / 5 A, x=1 for 230 VAC / 5 A, x=2 for
400 VAC / 5 A, x=3 for 100 VAC / 1 A, x=4 for 230 VAC / 1 A, x=5 for 400 VAC / 1 A).
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