Emergency Power Systems

with
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SYMAP
- Protection
- Diesel Control
- Monitoring

Function description

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SYMAP
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Table of Contents

1. Operation of basic functions 4

2. Preparative for automatic mode 5
3. Applications 7
3.1. Permanent supply by single set; no mains available 7
3.2. Energy supplied by mains, single set in standby 8
3.3. Permanent supply by several sets, no mains supply available 10
3.4. Energy supplied by mains; several sets in standby 12

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1. Operation of basic functions

The “START” key is used to start the set in MANUAL mode.

Only a shut down alarm or the start blocking function interrupts starting.

The “STOP” key is used to stop the set in MANUAL mode. By this stop the
generator CB is opened.

The “ACK” key serves for acknowledgement and resets stored alarms if the
LC display shows the alarm picture.

The mode selector switch at the switchboard cabinet allows activation of all major functions of
the emergency power system.
0 The functions are as follows:
1 Pos. 0 OFF - Diesel stop, generator CB off, mains CB control blocked.
Pos. 1 Manual – manual operation is enabled like start/stop, breaker orders.
2 Pos. 2 Automatic – automatic mode, stand by for mains failure.
Pos. 3 Parallel – automatic operation parallel to mains (generator supplying energy
3 to mains).
4
Pos. 4 Isolated – automatic isolated mode (consumers supplied by generator).

The “start blocking” key switch is the service switch for maintenance works at the diesel
engine.
The functions are as follows:
0 Pos. 0 unblocked - normal operation.
1
Pos. 1 Start blocking – Start is blocked, change to manual mode

The “EMERGENCY-STOP” button is used to immediately shutdown the set in case of

emergency with simultaneous opening of the generator CB. The CB locks and has to be pulled
out to be enabled again. The SYMAP® displays the “EMERGENCY STOP” alarm and re-start
of the set is available only after acknowledgement of this alarm the by the “ACK” key.

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2. Preparative for automatic mode

In case of mains failure, the set will be started in automatic mode only.
Voltage and speed controls are active in automatic mode only.

The diesel engine operation mode

GENERATOR
Generator 1
1 is shown on the LC-Display of
31.01.2005 480V
480V
30.09.2005 17:21:54
17:21:54 60.0Hz
SYMAP. In order to select the
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-------------------- 60.0Hz auto mode, turn the mode selector
GEN.:
GEN.: 22 LOAD
LOAD /
/ RPM
RPM switch in position 2
AUTO
PRIO: 1
AUTO
PRIO: 1 OWN:
OWN: 55
55 %
%
NET
NET : 0 NET: 70 %
: 0 NET: 70 % Autom.
STBY: Auto.
STBY: 33 1511
1511 rpm
rpm Manual
Manual
MANU. 0A
0A
MANU. 480V 480V 0
480V 480V 1
60.0Hz
60.0Hz 60.0Hz
60.0Hz
LS:
LS: OFF
OFF PM:
PM: OFF
OFF G 2
-------------------- G
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27
27 50
50 51
51 94
94 3
4

The automatic mode is blocked, while a shut down alarm is active. Therefore, it is necessary to fix the
cause of shut down and acknowledge the Alarm on SYMAP.
ACK
Press the key twice for acknowledgement, if a picture like the following one is displayed.
EM.STOP

15. Engine Overspeed

400V
480V Use the F2 key, if the Alarm
50.0Hz
60.0Hz picture is hidden in the
background. Alarms must be
displayed before
acknowledgement.
Auto.
Manual
0A
480V 480V
60.0Hz 60.0Hz
G

CAUTION – In case of interrupted CAN bus line between SYMAP® units the “39. CAN
bus interrupted” alarm is displayed. After acknowledgement by “ACK” key
the “39. CAN lock failed” alarm appears. CB switch on is blocked since
otherwise faulty switching may occur. Operation of the system is available
when running but automatic load balancing between engines may be blocked.

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Proceed as follows for remedy:

- Select “Manual” mode on each set; mode selector to 2 – “Manual“
- Select all generator CBs with the “F4” key, and switch off by „0“ key
- Inspect or replace CAN bus lines
- Check CAN bus for function as described
- Acknowledge the alarm 39 on each SYMAP by pressing the “ACK” key for 10
seconds.

In all individual systems the alarm 39 may be acknowledged immediately.

To do so, press the “ACK” key for 10 seconds.

Check the engine for operability at regular intervals.

Check the starter battery, the lubricating system, the cooling system, the automatic
preheating of the engine as well as the amount of Diesel oil.

All persons with access to the danger zone around the set must be informed
about the possibility of automatic starts without pre-indication.
Turn the “start blocking” switch in position“1” to avoid such unwanted diesel
starts during service works.
CAUTION - Do not exclusively rely on the blocking switch!
Disconnect the starter battery before working inside the diesel engine or the generator.
In addition to this, follow the standard safety rules for service works and operation of
combustion engines and automatic emergency diesel systems.

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3. Applications
The containerized set with controller has been designed for most different applications. Find the possible
applications described in the following.

3.1. Permanent supply by single set; no mains available

Without availability of mains supply, the system guarantees continuous and stand-alone energy supply of
the consumers.

Consumer
feeder

SYMAP

G1
No mains
supply
available

The functions of the mode selector switch are:

0
1 Pos. 0 OFF - Diesel stop, generator CB open, mains CB control blocked.
Pos. 1 Manual – manual operation is enabled like start/stop or breaker commands.
2 Pos. 2 Automatic –automatic mode. Diesel starts since no mains voltage measured.
Generator CB closes.
3 Pos. 3 Parallel – automatic mode as pos. 2.
4
Pos. 4 Isolated – automatic mode as pos. 2.

Preparative:
- Mode selector switch to position “0 –off”, “start blocking” switch position “1”.

- Connect consumer lines to consumer feeder.

Operation:
- For starting, switch the “start blocking” switch to position “0”.

- Set the mode selector switch to position “2 – Automatic” to start the set and to position “0 – OFF”
to stop it.

Function:
Permanent supply
- The set is running automatically in permanent operation at constant voltage and frequency.

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3.2. Energy supplied by mains, single set in standby

Here, the consumers are supplied with energy by mains. The set is standby to start up and overtake energy
supply in case of mains failure.

Consumer
feeder

Mains
SYMAP
CB

Mains
supply G1

The functions of the mode selector switch are:

0
1 Pos. 0 OFF - Diesel stop, generator CB opens; mains CB control blocked.
Pos. 1 Manual – manual operation is enabled like start/stop or breaker orders.
2 Pos. 2 Automatic – automatic mode. The set is standby. Diesel start as soon as
supply of mains voltage fails and generator CB closed.
3 Pos. 3 Parallel – automatic mode parallel to mains. The set starts and switches
4
to the busbar. Generator energy supplied to mains.
Pos. 4 Isolated –automatic isolated mode. The set starts and switches
to the busbar. The mains CM opens and generator supplies the consumers.

Preparative:
- Mode selector switch to position “0 –off”, “start blocking” switch position “1”.

- Connect consumer lines to consumer feeder.

- Connect mains supply and mains CB.

- Switch on mains voltage and check for clockwise rotating field and correct phase sequence.

Operation:
- For starting, switch the “start blocking” switch to position “0”

- Set the mode selector switch to position “2 – automatic” - to select standby mode of the set.

- In mode selector switch position “3 – parallel” the diesel starts and is operated in parallel to
mains. In position “2 – automatic” the generator is unloaded and stopped again.

- In mode selector position “4 – isolated” the diesel starts and is operated in parallel to mains. Then
the mains breaker is switched off automatically. Consumers are supplied in isolated operation
mode. Changeover to position “2 – automatic” unloads the generator and stops it.

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Function:
Standby
- Mains voltage is permanently monitored. In case of low voltage or lack of one phase, the diesel
engine will be started after a delay time of 1 second. As soon as the generator gets alive, the
mains breaker opens. The generator breaker closes and the consumers are supplied by the set then.
After return of the mains voltage for more than 60 seconds, generator and mains voltages are
synchronized and the mains breaker closes. Now, the generator is running at constant load in
parallel to mains for 5 minutes. After unloading of the generator the generator breaker opens and
the cooling down takes place for 3 minutes until the diesel engine stops.

Mains parallel
- In mode selector switch position “3 – Parallel” the set starts and is synchronized to mains voltage.
Generator CB closes and the load control increases output engine performance to the preset value.

F3 G.|LOAD 100[%]| I%|N|M| STATE |L.S|PM

- Press key
PROCESS 1| | 0 |0|M|STOPPED |ON |ON
repeatedly until generator
overview appears.
In parallel mode, the
generator performance
can be viewed and set.

ENTER
The key
MENU G. | LOAD 100[%]| I%| G 1 COMMAND
allows display of the 1| | 0|Close :[ENTER]
setting window. |Start comm. :[ENTER]
Use the arrow keys in order to | -next :[ENTER]
move the cursor bar to the |Stop command:[ENTER]
item you want to control. |Speed :[ENTER]
Select the function by pressing |Voltage :[ENTER]
the “Enter/Menu” key again. |Op.mode : MANU
Select “Asymm. Load” and |Priority : 1
modify the setting by the |Asymm. load : 80 %
arrow up and down keys. |Asymm. PF : 0.95
Press “Enter/Menu” in order RETURN END .
to save the new setting. These
settings may be carried out even during operation.
In the mode selector switch position “2 –Automatic” the set is automatically stopped and set to
standby.

Isolated operation mode

With the mode selector switch set to position “4 –isolated” the set is started and synchronized to
mains voltage. Generator CB closes and mains CB opens. The set is running in isolated mode.
Select the position “2 – automatic” on the mode selector switch to automatically switch the set off
and set it standby.

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3.3. Permanent supply by several sets, no mains supply available

If no mains supply is available, the system may guarantee continuous and stand-alone supply of the
consumers.

Consumer
busbar
Consumer Consumer Consumer
feeder feeder feeder

SYMAP SYMAP SYMAP

CAN bus CAN bus CAN bus
Mains supply Mains supply Mains supply
is not is not G2 is not G3
available
G1 available available

CAN bus for blocking and control

The functions of the mode selector switch are:

0
1 Pos. 0 OFF - Diesel stop, generator CB open, mains CB control blocked.
Pos. 1 Manual – manual operation is enabled like start/stop or breaker orders.
2 Pos. 2 Automatic –automatic mode. Diesel start since no mains voltage is measured.
Generator CB is closed (synchronous).
3 Pos. 3 Parallel – automatic mode as pos.2
4
Pos. 4 Isolated – automatic mode as pos.2

Preparative:
- Select position “0 – OFF” on all mode selector switches; set all “start blocking” switches to
position “1”.
- Connect all consumer feeders to consumer busbar.
- Plug the CAN bus lines between engines. Connector –X115 / -X116.
F3 G.|LOAD 100[%]| I%|N|M| STATE |L.S|PM
- Press key
PROCESS 1| | 0 |0|M|STOPPED |ON |ON
repeatedly until generator 2| | 0 |0|M|STOPPED |ON |ON
overview is displayed. All 3| | 0 |0|M|STOPPED |ON |ON
connected generators should
appear in the list otherwise the
operation must not be
initiated. If a generator is
missing in the list inspect or
replace the CAN bus line.

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Operation:
- Before starting, set the “start blocking” switch to position 0.

- Start by selecting position “2 – automatic” on the mode selector switch and stop the engine by
selecting the position “0 – OFF”.

- If unloading the set is required before switching off, set the mode selector switch to “1 – manual”
and start unloading by the STOP key and the generator CB opens automatically.

Function:
Permanent operation
- The sets are automatically running in permanent operation at constant voltage and frequency and
distribution of the active power and the reactive current is symmetrical on the generators.

CAUTION – In case of interrupted CAN bus line between SYMAP® units the “39. CAN
bus interrupted” alarm is displayed. After acknowledgement by “ACK” key
the “39. CAN lock failed” alarm appears. CB switch on is blocked since
otherwise faulty switching may occur. Operation of the system is available
when running but automatic load balancing between engines may be blocked.

Proceed as follows for remedy:

- Select “Manual” mode on each set; mode selector to 2 – “Manual“
- Select all generator CBs with the “F4” key, and switch off by “0” key
- Inspect or replace CAN bus lines
- Check CAN bus for function as described
Acknowledge the alarm 39 on each SYMAP by pressing the “ACK” key for 10
seconds.

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3.4. Energy supplied by mains; several sets in standby

In this case, mains supplies consumers with energy. The sets are standby in order to start up and overtake
supply in case of mains failure.

Consumer
busbar
Consumer Consumer Consumer
feeder feeder feeder

Mains Mains Mains

CB SYMAP CB SYMAP CB SYMAP
CAN bus CAN bus CAN bus

G1 G2 G3

CAN bus for locking and control

Mains infeed

The functions of the mode selector switch are:

0
1 Pos. 0 OFF - Diesel stop, generator CB opens; mains CB control blocked.
Pos. 1 Manual – manual operation is enabled like start/stop or breaker orders.
2 Pos. 2 Automatic – automatic mode. The set is standby. Diesel start as soon as
supply of mains voltage fails and generator CB closed.
3 Pos. 3 Parallel – automatic mode parallel to mains. The set starts and switches
4
to the busbar. Generator energy supplied to mains.
Pos. 4 Isolated –automatic isolated operation mode. The set starts and switches
to the busbar. The mains CB opens and generator supplies the consumers.

Preparative:
- Mode selector switch to position “0 –off”, all “start locking” switches to position “1“.
- Connect consumer lines to consumer output.
- Connect mains infeed to mains CB and lay connecting cable to all other mains CBs and connect
as well (see above example).
- Plug CAN bus lines between sets. Connector –X115 / -X116.
F3 G.|LOAD 100[%]| I%|N|M| STATE |L.S|PM
- Press key
PROCESS 1| | 0 |0|M|STOPPED | ON| ON
repeatedly until generator 2| | 0 |0|M|STOPPED | ON| ON
overview is displayed. All 3| | 0 |0|M|STOPPED | ON| ON
connected generators should
appear in the list otherwise the
operation must not be
initiated. If a generator is
missing in the list inspect or
replace the CAN bus line.

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Operation:
- For starting, switch the “start blocking” switch to “0” position.

- Set the mode selector switch to position “2 – automatic” - to select standby of the set.

- In mode selector switch position “3 – parallel” the diesel starts and is operated in parallel to the
mains. In position “2 – automatic” the generator is unloaded and stopped again.

- In mode selector position 4 – “island” the diesel starts and is operated in parallel to the mains.
Then the mains breaker is switched doff automatically. Consumers are supplied in isolated
operation mode. Select position “2 – automatic” to switch over to mains supply, to unload the
generator and stop it.

Function:
Stand by
- Mains voltage is permanently monitored. In case of low voltage or lack of one phase, all diesel
engines will be started after a delay time of 1 second. As soon as the generators are live all mains
CBs open. The first generator CB is closed and the other generators are synchronized and
interconnected with the first set. The sets are running automatically at constant voltage and
frequency and distribution of the active power and the reactive current is symmetrical on the
generators. After return of the mains voltage for more than 60 seconds the generators are
synchronized to mains voltage and the mains breakers close. Now, the generators are running at
constant load in parallel to mains for 5 minutes. After unloading of the generators the generator
breakers open and cooling down takes place for 3 minutes until all diesel engines stop.

Mains parallel
- In mode selector switch position “3 – Parallel” the set is started and synchronized to mains
voltage. Generator CB closes and the load control increases output engine performance to the
preset value.

F3 G.|LOAD 100[%]| I%|N|M| STATE |L.S|PM

- Press key
PROCESS 1| | 0 |0|M|STOPPED | ON| ON
repeatedly until generator 2| | 0 |0|M|STOPPED | ON| ON
overview is displayed. 3| | 0 |0|M|STOPPED | ON| ON
In parallel mode, the generator
performance can be viewed
and modified.
The highlighted bar shows the
operated set

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ENTER
The key
MENU G. |LOAD 100[%]| I%| G 1 ORDER
allows display of the 1| | 0|CLOSE :[ENTER]
setting window. 2| | 0|Start order :[ENTER]
Use the arrow keys in order to 3| | 0| -next :[ENTER]
move the cursor bar to the |Stop order :[ENTER]
item you want to control. |Speed :[ENTER]
Select the function by pressing |Voltage :[ENTER]
the “Enter/Menu” key again. |Op.mode : MANU
Select “Asymm. Load” and |Priority : 1
modify the setting by the |Asymm. load : 80 %
arrow up or down keys. Press |Asymm. PF : 0.95
“Enter/Menu” key in order to RETURN END .
save the new setting. These
settings may be carried out even during operation.
In the mode selector switch position “2 –Automatic” the set is automatically stopped and set to
standby.

Isolated operation mode

With the mode selector switch set to position “4 –isolated” the set is started and synchronized to
the mains voltage. Generator CB is closed and mains CB opens. Proceed to this operation on all
sets. After the last mains CB has opened, however, the system is running in isolated mode. Select
the position 2 – automatic of the mode selector switch to automatically switch off each of the sets
and set standby.

CAUTION – In case of interrupted CAN bus line between SYMAP® units the “39. CAN
bus interrupted” alarm is displayed. After acknowledgement by “ACK” key
the “39. CAN lock failed” alarm appears. CB switch on is blocked since
otherwise faulty switching may occur. Operation of the system is available
when running but automatic load balancing between engines may be blocked.

Proceed as follows for remedy:

- Select “Manual” mode on each set; mode selector to 2 – “Manual“
- Select all generator CBs with the “F4” key, and switch off by „0“ key
- Inspect or replace CAN bus lines
- Check CAN bus for function as described
Acknowledge the alarm 39 on each SYMAP by pressing the “ACK” key for 10
seconds.

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