Technical Manual - Power Generator FMT FI138 MC
Technical Manual - Power Generator FMT FI138 MC
Technical Manual - Power Generator FMT FI138 MC
GENA MKIII
ADVANCED
GENSET
CONTROLLER
DESCRIPTION COMMUNICATIONS
GENA MK is a next generation genset controller • Ethernet port (100Mbps) *
combining multi-functionality and wide communication • GSM-GPRS *
capabilities together with a reliable and low-cost • Embedded web server *
design. • Web monitoring *
The same controller provides synchronization, load • Web programming *
share, AMF, ATS, Remote Start, Engine Control and • Central Monitoring through internet *
Remote Display Panel functionalities. • SMS message sending *
• E-mail sending *
The module comes ready for remote monitoring over
• Central monitoring *
GSM or Ethernet with plug-in communication modules.
• Modbus RTU through RS-485 *
Various plug-in modules provide unlimited expansion • Modbus TCP/IP *
capabilities allowing to meet any special requirement. • SNMP *
The unit complies and mostly exceeds world’s tightest • USB Host *
safety, vibration and environmental standards for the • CANBUS-2 for inter- module comm. *
industrial category. • USB Device
Software features are complete with easy firmware • PC software: Rainbow Plus
upgrade process through USB port. • J1939-CANBUS for electronic engines
The Windows based PC software allows monitoring
and programming through USB, RS-485, Ethernet and *Optional with plug-in module
GPRS. The Rainbow Scada web monitoring service
allows monitoring and control of an unlimited number
of gensets through any web browser.
TOPOLOGIES
FUNCTIONALITIES
3 phases 4 wires, star
Multi genset synchronizer and load share * 3 phases 4 wires, delta
Multi genset mains synchronizer * 3 phases 3 wires, delta, 3 CTs
Single genset parallel with mains * 3 phases 3 wires, delta, 2 CTs (L1-L2)
AMF unit with uninterrupted transfer 3 phases 3 wires, delta,2 CTs (L1-L3)
ATS unit with uninterrupted transfer 2 phases 3 wires, L1-L2
Remote start controller 2 phases 3 wires, L1-L3
Manual start controller 1 phase 2 wires
Engine controller
Remote display & control unit
Waveform display of V & I
Harmonic analysis of V & I
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Any unauthorized use or copying of the contents or any part of this document is prohibited.
This applies in particular to trademarks, model denominations, part numbers and drawings.
QUERRIES
If additional information to this manual is required, please contact the manufacturer directly at below e-
mail address:
aftersales@fmtgroup.al
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REVISION HISTORY
TERMINOLOGY
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ORDERING CODES
The GENA MK family units are available in various options and peripheral features. Please use below
information for ordering the correct version:
GENA MK -S -E -M -C -G -T -00
Family Code Variant
00: standard unit
01...99: customer
Synchronization specific products
slot
GSM-GPRS With Conformal
Modem slot Coating
I/O Extension
slot With Sealing
USB-Host,
RS-485, gasket
Ethernet slot
SPARE PARTS
Sealing Gasket
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SAFETY NOTICE
Failure to follow below instructions
will result in death or serious injury
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
2. MOUNTING
2.1 DIMENSIONS
2.2 SEALING, GASKET
2.3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
3. TERMINAL DESCRIPTIONS
3.1. BATTERY VOLTAGE INPUT
3.2. AC VOLTAGE INPUTS
3.3. AC CURRENT INPUTS
3.4. DIGITAL INPUTS
3.5. ANALOG SENDER INPUTS AND SENDER GROUND
3.6. CHARGE INPUT TERMINAL
3.7. MAGNETIC PICKUP INPUT
3.8. DIGITAL OUTPUTS
3.9. MAINS CONTACTOR OUTPUT
3.10. GENERATOR CONTACTOR OUTPUT
3.11. INPUT/OUTPUT EXTENSION
3.12. J1939-CANBUS PORT
3.13. USB DEVICE PORT
4. PLUG-IN MODULES
4.1. MODEM PLUG-IN
4.1.1. GSM MODEM SLOT
4.1.2. Wi-Fi SLOT
4.1.3. ETHERNET SLOT
4.1.4. RS-485 SLOT
4.2. SYNCHRONIZATION PLUG-IN
4.2.1. ANALOG AVR CONTROL OUTPUT
4.2.2. ANALOG GOVERNOR CONTROL OUTPUT
4.2.3. DATALINK-CANBUS PORT
4.2.4. ANALOG LOAD SHARE SIGNAL
4.3. ANALOG PLUG-IN
4.3.1. ANALOG I/O EXTENSION SLOT
4.3.2. 3 X MAINS CT INPUTS SLOT
4.4. COMMUNICATION SLOT
4.4.1. ETHERNET PORT
4.4.2. USB HOST PORT
4.4.3. RS-485 PORT
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5. TOPOLOGIES
5.1. SELECTING THE TOPOLOGY
5.2. 3 PHASE, 4 WIRE, STAR
5.3. 3 PHASE, 3 WIRE, DELTA
5.4. 3 PHASE, 4 WIRE, DELTA
5.5. 3 PHASE, 3 WIRE, DELTA, 2 CT (L1-L2)
5.6. 3 PHASE, 3 WIRE, DELTA, 2 CT (L1-L3)
5.7. 2 PHASE, 3 WIRE, DELTA, 2 CTs (L1-L2)
5.8. 2 PHASE, 3 WIRE, DELTA, 2 CTs (L1-L3)
5.9. 1 PHASE, 2 WIRE
6. FUNCTIONALITIES
6.1. CT LOCATION SELECTION
6.2. SYNCHRONIZATION FUNCTIONALITY
6.3. MAINS SYNCHRONIZATION FUNCTIONALITY
6.4. SINGLE GENSET PARALLEL WITH MAINS
6.5. AMF FUNCTIONALITY
6.6. ATS FUNCTIONALITY
6.7. REMOTE START FUNCTIONALITY
6.8. ENGINE CONTROLLER FUNCTIONALITY
6.9. REMOTE DISPLAY UNIT FUNCTIONALITY
6.10. 400HZ OPERATION
7. CONNECTION DIAGRAMS
7.1. GENSET SYNCHRONIZATION FUNCTIONALITY
7.2. MAINS SYNCHRONIZATION FUNCTIONALITY
7.3. SINGLE GENSET PARALLEL WITH MAINS FUNCTIONALITY
7.4. AMF FUNCTIONALITY
7.5. ATS FUNCTIONALITY
7.6. REMOTE START FUNCTIONALITY
7.7. ENGINE CONTROL FUNCTIONALITY
7.8. REMOTE DISPLAY PANEL FUNCTIONALITY
8. TERMINAL DESCRIPTION
9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
10. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS
10.1. FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONALITY
10.2. PUSHBUTTON FUNCTIONS
10.3. DISPLAY SCREEN ORGANIZATION
10.4. AUTOMATIC DISPLAY SCROLL
10.5. MEASURED PARAMETERS
10.6. LED LAMPS
11. WAVEFORM DISPLAY & HARMONIC ANALYSIS
12. DISPLAYING EVENT LOGS
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1. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Before installation:
▪ Read the user manual carefully, determine the correct connection diagram.
▪ Remove all connectors and mounting brackets from the unit, then pass the unit through the
mounting opening.
▪ Put mounting brackets and tighten. Do not tighten too much, this can break the enclosure.
▪ Make electrical connections with plugs removed from sockets, then place plugs to their sockets.
▪ Be sure that adequate cooling is provided.
▪ Be sure that the temperature of the environment will not exceed the maximum operating
temperature in any case.
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2. MOUNTING
2.1. DIMENSIONS
Dimensions: 211x162x42mm
Panel Cutout: 176x121mm minimum
Weight: 500g (approx..)
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The unit is designed for panel mounting. The user should not be able to access parts of the unit other
than the front panel.
Mount the unit on a flat, vertical surface. Before mounting, remove the mounting brackets and connectors
from the unit, then pass the unit through the mounting opening.
Panel Cutout
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Panel
Gasket
Module
The rubber gasket provides a watertight means of mounting the module to the genset panel. Together
with the gasket, IEC 60529-IP65 protection can be reached from the front panel. A short definition of IP
protection levels is given below.
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▪ Fuses must be connected to the power supply and phase voltage inputs, in
close proximity of the unit.
▪ For current transformer inputs, use at least 1.5mm2 section (AWG15) cable.
▪ The current transformer cable length should not exceed 1.5 meters. If
longer cable is used, increase the cable section proportionally.
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3. TERMINAL DESCRIPTIONS
Cranking dropouts: Survives 0VDC during 100ms. The voltage before surge should be
9VDC minimum
Overvoltage protection: Withstands 150VDC continuously.
Reverse voltage: -36VDC continuous
Maximum operating 600mA @ 12VDC. (All options included, digital outputs open.)
current: 300mA @ 24VDC. (All options included, digital outputs open.)
Typical operating current: 300mA @ 12VDC. (all options passive, digital outputs open)
150mA @ 24VDC. (all options passive, digital outputs open)
Measurement range: 0 to 36VDC
Display resolution: 0.1VDC
Accuracy: 0.5% + 1 digit @ 24VDC
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CONNECTING CTs:
Be sure of connecting each CT to the related phase input with the correct polarity. Mixing CTs between
phases will cause faulty power and pf readings.
Many combinations of incorrect CTs connections are possible, so check both order of CTs and their
polarity. Reactive power measurement is affected by incorrect CTs connection in similar way as active
power measurement.
CORRECT CT CONNECTIONS
Let’s suppose that the genset is loaded with 100 kW on each phase. The load Power Factor (PF) is 1.
Measured values are as follows:
kW kVAr kVA pf
Phase L1 100.0 0.0 100 1.00
Phase L2 100.0 0.0 100 1.00
Phase L3 100.0 0.0 100 1.00
Total 300.0 0.0 300 1.00
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The generator is still loaded with 100 kW on each phase. The load Power Factor (PF) is 1.
PF in phase L2 will show -1.00 due to reverse CT polarity. The result is that total generator power
displayed by the controller is 100 kW.
Measured values are as follows:
kW kVAr kVA pf
Phase L1 100.0 0.0 100 1.00
Phase L2 -100.0 0.0 100 -1.00
Phase L3 100.0 0.0 100 1.00
Total 100.0 0.0 300 0.33
The generator is still loaded with 100 kW on each phase. The load Power Factor (PF) is 1.
PF in phases L2 and L3 will show -0.50 due to phase shift between voltages and currents which is
caused by CT swapping. The result is that total generator power displayed by controller is 0 kW.
Measured values are as follows:
kW kVAr kVA pf
Phase L1 100.0 0.0 100 1.00
Phase L2 -50.0 86.6 100 -0.50
Phase L3 -50.0 -86.6 100 -0.50
Total 0.0 0.0 300 0.0
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I/O Extension
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USB Device
Connector
USB A to B
Cable
The USB-Device port is designed to connect the module to a PC. Using the RainbowPlus software,
programming, control of the genset and monitoring of measured parameters are achieved.
The RainbowPlus software can be downloaded from FMT GROUP website.
The connector on the module is of USB-B type. Thus, A to B type USB cable should be used. This is the
same cable used for USB printers.
For more details about programming, control and monitoring please refer to RainbowPlus user manual.
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4. PLUG-IN MODULES
PLUG-IN MODULES
MODEM PLUG-IN -2G Modem Slot,
-3G Modem Slot,
-4G Modem Slot,
-Wi-Fi Slot,
-Ethernet Slot,
-RS-485 Slot
SYNCHRONIZATION PLUG-IN -Synchronization Slot
ANALOG PLUG-IN -Analog I/O Extension Slot,
-3xMains CT Inputs Slot
-DC Voltage and Current Inputs Slot
-Tilt Detector Slot
COMMUNICATION PLUG-IN -Communication Slot
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The optional GSM modem offers the advantage of being internally powered and is fully compatible with
the unit. It does not require any special setup.
The 1800/1900 MHz magnetic antenna together with its 2-meter cable is supplied with the internal
modem option. The antenna is intended to be placed outside of the genset panel for the best signal
reception.
Antenna
connector
The module requires a GPRS enabled SIM card for full functionality. Voice-only type SIM cards will
usually not function properly.
Please refer to GSM Modem Configuration Guide for more details.
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Wi-Fi Slot
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Link
Established
led Data Flow
led
Ethernet
Slot
LED FUNCTIONS:
GREEN: This led turns on when the ethernet link is established (connector inserted)
YELLOW: This led blinks when data transfer occurs inwards or outwards. Periodic blinking will witness
data flow.
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RS-485 Slot
The RS-485 port features MODBUS-RTU protocol. Multiple modules (up to 128) can be paralleled on the
same RS-485 bus for data transfer to automation or building management systems.
The RS-485 port provides also a good solution for distant PC connection where RainbowPlus program
will enable programming, control and monitoring.
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Termination Termination
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Analog I/O extension plug-in module with 3 analog inputs. Each analog input can be switched by DIP
switches for:
-Resistive,
-4 to 20 mA
-0 to 10 Vdc
Analog I/O
Extension slot
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Description: IEEE802.3 compliant, 100 Base-TX RJ45 ethernet port with indicating
leds
Data rate: 100 Mbits/s, auto detecting
Connector: RJ45
Cable type: CAT5 or CAT6
Isolation: 1500 VAC, 1 minute
Max distance: 100m with CAT5 or CAT6 cable
Functionality: Embedded TCP/IP, Web Server, Web Client, SMTP, e-mail, SNMP,
Modbus TCP_IP
Ethernet
Connector
LED FUNCTIONS:
GREEN: This led turns on when the ethernet link is established (connector inserted)
YELLOW: This led blinks when data transfer occurs inwards or outwards. Periodic blinking will witness
data flow.
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USB HOST
Port
The USB-Host port is designed for detailed data recording. The period of recording is adjustable through
program parameter.
As soon as a USB flash memory is inserted, the unit will start data recording and continue until the
memory is removed.
For more details about data recording please review chapter “Data Recording”.
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Rs-485 Port
Structure: RS-485
Connection: 3 wires (A-B-GND). Half duplex.
Baud rate: 2400-115200 bauds, selectable
Data type: 8 bit data, no parity, 1 bit stop
Termination: External 120 ohms required
Isolation: 250VAC, 1 minute
Common mode voltage: -0.5 VDC to +7VDC, internally clamped by transient suppressors.
Max distance: 1200m @ 9600 bauds (with 120 ohms balanced cable)
The RS-485 port features MODBUS-RTU protocol. Multiple modules (up to 128) can be paralleled on the
same RS-485 bus for data transfer to automation or building management systems.
The RS-485 port provides also a good solution for distant PC connection where RainbowPlus program
will enable programming, control and monitoring.
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5. TOPOLOGIES
Various topologies are selectable through program parameter.
The topology is independently selectable for both genset and mains sections.
In following drawings, the connections are shown for the alternator. Current transformers are supposed
connected to the alternator side.
Similar topologies are available for the mains side as well.
Generator
Parameters
s
Topology
Selection
Mains
Parameters
s
Topology
Selection
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6. FUNCTIONALITIES
The same unit provides different functionalities through parameter setting. Thus a single stock item will
fulfill various duties, minimizing stock cost.
The selection of the functionality is done through Controller Parameter, as shown in below picture.
Controller Selection of
Configuration Functionality
Parameters
CT Location
Selection
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When SYNCH mode is selected, the controller will monitor its REMOTE START input. If the remote start
input is active, it will run the genset (depending on settings). The remote start signal is usually provided
by a Mains Synchronization unit or an ATS controller. It can be a manually controlled signal as well.
If the Genset busbar is not energized, when the engine runs, the controller will immediately close the
genset contactor and feed the busbar. It will also become the MASTER.
If the genset Busbar is already energized, then the controller will synchronize the genset to the Busbar,
then close the genset contactor. After this, it will start to share the load.
Ramping for soft loading and unloading is provided as an inherent feature.
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When mains synchronizer functionality is selected, the controller will control the REMOTE START signal
for the genset group.
When sufficient number of gensets are available on the busbar, the controller will synchronize the
complete busbar to the grid, then put them in parallel.
Different operating modes are available in a grid parallel application. The same controller is able to
provide all possible functions.
The controller has various built-in “mains failure during parallel” protections. These are necessary to
prevent the genset system feeding the grid. Protections are capable of isolating gensets from the grid as
fast as 2 to 5 cycles.
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When AMF functionality is selected, there are a number of adjustable parameters causing parallel
operation to the grid:
-Peak lopping enable: the load is supplied by mains and genset at the same time.
-Soft transfer enable: load transfer between mains and genset is performed in parallel mode.
-Power export enable: the genset supplies power to the grid.
Continuous parallel operation for immediate recovery of mains failures is achieved in peak lopping mode.
Power may be exported to the grid, or load may be shared between grid and genset, or simply soft
transfers may be performed. Different operating modes are available in a grid parallel application. The
same controller is able to provide all possible functions.
The controller has various built-in protections for “mains failure during parallel operation”. These are
necessary to prevent the genset system from feeding the grid. Protections are capable of isolating the
genset from the grid as fast as 2 to 5 cycles.
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The unit features both MPU and J1939 CANBUS inputs. Thus both mechanical and electronic engines
are supported.
The unit provides control outputs for both contactors and motorized circuit breakers.
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The unit features both MPU and J1939 CANBUS inputs. Thus both mechanical and electronic engines
are supported.
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The connection between two modules is done through RS-485 ports. For the best results, a 120 ohms
balanced, low capacitance cable should be used.
The data rate between modules is selectable between 2400 and 115200 bauds.
A high data rate offers better synchronization between modules, but the distance will be limited.
Typically at 115200 bauds and with adequate cable, the distance will be 200m maximum.
At 9600 bauds and adequate cable the distance can go up to 1200m.
Below settings are necessary:
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7. CONNECTION DIAGRAMS
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8. TERMINAL DESCRIPTION
Term Function Technical data Description
01 BATTERY POSITIVE +12 or 24VDC The positive terminal of the DC Supply.
03 BATTERY NEGATIVE O VDC Power supply negative connection.
04 DIGITAL OUTPUT 1 Protected This relay has programmable function,
Semiconductor selectable from a list. Factory set as CRANK
Outputs, 1A/28VDC output.
05 DIGITAL OUTPUT 2 This relay has programmable function,
selectable from a list. Factory set as FUEL
output.
06 DIGITAL OUTPUT 3 This relay has programmable function,
selectable from a list. Factory set as ALARM
output.
07 DIGITAL OUTPUT 4 This relay has programmable function,
selectable from a list. Factory set as PREHEAT
output.
08 DIGITAL OUTPUT 5 This relay has programmable function,
selectable from a list. Factory set as STOP
output.
09 DIGITAL OUTPUT 6 This relay has programmable function,
selectable from a list. Factory set as IDLE
SPEED output.
10 CHARGE Connect the charge alternator’s D+/WL terminal
to this terminal. This terminal will supply the
excitation current and measure the voltage of
the charge alternator.
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9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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When the engine hours OR the time limit is over, the SERVICE REQUEST led (red) will start to flash and the
service request output function will be active. The service request can also create a fault condition of any
level following parameter setting.
The service request output function may be assigned to any digital output using Relay Definition
program parameters. Also relays on an extension module may be assigned to this function.
To turn off the SERVICE REQUEST led, and reset the service
period, press together the ALARM MUTE and LAMP TEST keys
for 5 seconds.
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BUTTON FUNCTION
Selects TEST mode. The genset runs and takes the load.
Selects MANUAL mode. The RUN pushbutton is enabled. The genset will run when
RUN mode is selected. It can be stopped anytime by depressing the OFF button.
Selects AUTO mode. The genset runs when necessary and takes the load.
Selects OFF mode. The genset stops after cooldown. If depressed again, the genset
will immediately stop.
When held pressed for 5 seconds, resets service request counters. Please review
chapter SERVICE REQUEST ALARM for more details.
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When held pressed for 1 seconds, switches to next PID ADJUST group in MANUAL
ADJUST mode
When held pressed for 5 seconds, exits the annunciator mode if enabled
When held pressed for 5 seconds, switch to AUTO LEARN mode (only in Manual
mode)
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Each depression of the button will cause the display to switch to the next group of parameters. After
the last group the display will switch to the first group.
Each depression of the button will cause the display to switch to the previous group of parameters.
After the first group the display will switch to the last group.
Each depression of the button will cause the display to switch to the next parameter in the same
group. After the last parameter the display will switch to the first parameter.
Each depression of the button will cause the display to switch to the previous parameter in the same
group. After the first parameter the display will switch to the last parameter.
Below is a basic list of parameter groups:
Genset (Bus bar) Parameters: Genset voltages, currents, kW, kVA, kVAr, pf etc...
Engine Parameters: Analog sender readings, rpm, battery voltage, engine hours, etc...
J1939 Parameters: Opens only if the J1939 port is enabled. The unit is able to display a long list of
parameters, under the condition that the engine sends this information. A complete list of available
readings is found at chapter J1939 CANBUS ENGINE SUPPORT.
Mains Parameters: Mains voltages, currents, kW, kVA, kVAr, pf etc...
Synchronization / Load Share Display: A graphical synchroscope updated 10 times a second, target
and actual power levels, AVR and governor output positions, bus total power measurements and a mimic
diagram about the system is available.
Scopemeter Display: This group display waveforms of voltages and currents as an oscilloscope. All Ph-
N and Ph-Ph voltages as well as phase currents are available. This feature is especially useful to
investigate waveform distortions and harmonic loads.
Graphical Harmonic Analysis Results: This group displays harmonic composition of voltages and
currents. All Ph-N and Ph-Ph voltages as well as phase currents are available. This feature is especially
useful to investigate the harmonic caused by complex loads. Only harmonics above 2% are represented
in the graphics because of the display resolution. In order to see all harmonic levels please use the
Alphanumerical Harmonic Analysis Results.
Alphanumerical Harmonic Analysis Results: This group displays harmonic composition of voltages
and currents with 0.1% resolution. All Ph-N and Ph-Ph voltages as well as phase currents are available.
This feature is especially useful to investigate the harmonic caused by complex loads.
Alarm Display: This group displays all existing alarms, one screen per alarm. When there is no more
alarm to display it will show “END OF ALARM LIST”.
GSM Modem Parameters: Signal strength, counters, communication status, IP addresses etc...
Ethernet Parameters: Ethernet connection status, counters, IP addresses etc...
Status & Counters Groups: This group includes various parameters like genset status, service
counters, date-time, firmware version etc...
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Screen Scroll
Timer
Eventually the same parameter can be modified through the front panel programming menu. The related
parameter is Controller Configuration > Screen Scroll Timer.
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The unit features 5 analog senders, fully configurable for the name and function.
Below is a typical list of analog senders, capable of changing following configuration:
Coolant temperature
Oil pressure (bar, Psi)
Fuel level (%, liters)
Oil temperature (°C, °F)
Canopy temperature (°C, °F)
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AUTO READY
indicator
Mains
available led
Shutdown
alarm indicator Mains
Contactor
Warning On led
indicator
Genset
Service Contactor
request on led
indicator
Programmable Genset
LED indicators available led
TEST mode
AUTO mode MANUAL STOP mode RUN mode
indicator
indicator mode indicator indicator indicator
STATUS LEDS:
AUTO READY: Turns on when the AUTO mode is selected and there is no condition preventing
engine start.
ALARM: Turns on when a shutdown alarm or loaddump condition exists.
WARNING: Turns on when a warning condition exists
SERVICE REQUEST: Turns on when at least one of the service counters has expired.
PROGRAMMABLE LEDS: 2 leds reserved for customer specific use. Any alarm condition or input
function can be freely assigned to each led.
MODE LEDS: Each led turns on when the related mode is selected, either locally or remotely.
MIMIC DIAGRAM LEDS:
MAINS AVAILABLE: This led turns on when all mains phase voltages and the mains frequency
are within limits. If enabled, the mains phase rotation order must be also right. When any digital
input is defined as Remote Start, this led will reflect the status of the input. When a Simulate
Mains signal is present, then mains status will become “available”. When a Force to Start signal is
present, then the mains status will become “not available”.
MAINS CONTACTOR ON: Turns on when the mains contactor is activated.
GENSET CONTACTOR ON: Turns on when the genset contactor is activated.
GENSET AVAILABLE: This led turns on when all genset phase voltages and the genset
frequency are within limits. If enabled, the genset phase rotation order must be also right.
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Scopemeter Display
The waveform display memory is of 100 samples (320 samples in color version) length and 13 bit
resolution, with a sampling rate of 4096 s/s. Thus one cycle of a a 50Hz signal is represented with 82
points (164 points in color version). The vertical scale is automatically adjusted in order to avoid clipping
of the signal.
The waveform is displayed on the device screen, and with more resolution, on PC screen through the
RainbowPlus program.
The display memory is also available in the Modbus register area for third party applications. For more
details please check chapter “MODBUS Communications”.
The waveform display is updated twice a second. All channels may be scrolled using buttons.
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The harmonic analyzer consists on a Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) algorithm which run twice a second
on the selected channel.
The sample memory is of 1024 samples length and 13 bits resolution with a sampling rate of 4096 s/s.
The theory says that a periodic signal may have only odd multiples of the main frequency. Thus in a 50Hz
network, harmonics will be found only at 150, 250, 350, 450 Hz etc...
The unit is able to analyze up to 1800Hz and up to 31th harmonic, whichever is smaller. Thus in a 50Hz
system all 31 harmonics will be displayed, but in a 60Hz system only 29 harmonics will come to the
screen.
In case of a 400Hz system, only the 3rd harmonic will be displayed.
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Possible event sources are various. Every source can be individually enabled or disabled:
Event enable
selection tab
Program mode entrance event: recorded with the password level when program mode is entered.
Periodic event: recorded every 30 minutes when the engine is running, and every 60 minutes anyway.
Mode change event: recorded when the operation mode is changed.
Shutdown/loaddump/warning events: recorded when the related fault condition occurs.
Mains fail/restore events: recorded when mains status is changed
Engine started/stopped events: recorded when engine status is changed
Genset on_load/off_load events: recorded when the genset loading status is changed
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Event logs are displayed within the program mode menu. This is designed in order to reduce the
interference of event logs with other measurement screens.
To enter the event display, press together and buttons for 5 seconds.
When the program mode is entered, below password entry screen will be displayed.
Press 2
buttons
for 5
seconds
Skip the password entry screen by pressing the button 4 times. The screen below left will come.
Press again the button. The last stored event will open, as in the below-right picture.
The first page will display the event number, event type, fault type and date-time information.
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These counters are kept in a non-volatile memory and are not affected from power failures.
The quantity of the fuel filled in the tank is read from pulses generated by a flowmeter installed at the tank
filling hose. Flowmeter pulse outputs will be connected to the MPU input of the controller. The controller
will count pulses and convert them in liters (or gallons) then increment the fuel filling counter by the
calculated amount.
The fuel filling counter is visible through Scada and Central Monitoring. Thus the genset operator can
confirm fuel invoices with the real amount of fuel filled in the tank, preventing corruption.
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LOAD TEST: Press TEST button. The genset will run and take the load.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION: Press AUTO button. Check that AUTO READY led is illuminated.
▪ AMF Mode: If the genset is running under load, then it will ramp out (if applicable) then the genset
contactor will open. The engine will continue to run during Cooldown Timer and will stop afterwards.
If the STOP button is pressed during cooldown, then the engine will immediately stop. The mains
contactor will be energized only if mains phase voltages and frequency are within the programmed
limits. If enabled, the mains phase order is also checked.
▪ Synchronizing & Load Sharing Mode: If the genset is running under load, then it will ramp out then
the genset contactor will open. The engine will continue to run during Cooldown Timer and will stop
afterwards. If the STOP button is pressed during cooldown, then the engine will immediately stop.
▪ ATS Mode: The controller will clear the REMOTE START signal output and open immediately the
genset contactor. The mains contactor will be energized only if mains phase voltages and frequency
are within the programmed limits. If enabled, the mains phase order is also checked.
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▪ AMF Mode: The controller will constantly monitor the mains availability. It will run the engine and
transfer the load when a mains failure occurs.
▪ Synchronizing & Load Sharing Mode: The controller will monitor the REMOTE START signal.
When the signal arrives, it will run the genset, synchronize to the busbar, get in parallel, ramp up and
start sharing the load. Depending on settings, the controller may decide to stop the genset, or restart
it anytime in order to achieve the necessary available power on the busbar.
▪ ATS Mode: The controller will constantly monitor the mains availability. When a mains failure occurs,
it will activate its REMOTE START output, thus the genset group will run and the controller will
transfer the load. When the mains is back again, it will open the genset contactor and it will close the
mains contactor.
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When mains are evaluated as “available” again then an engine stop sequence begins:
• The engine will continue to run for the mains waiting period to allow mains voltages to stabilize.
• Then the generator contactor is deactivated and the mains contactor will be energized after mains
contactor timer.
• If a cooldown period is given, the generator will continue to run during the cooldown period.
• Before the end of cooldown, the unit will reduce the engine speed to idle speed.
• At the end of cooldown, the fuel solenoid will be de-energized, the stop solenoid will be energized for
Stop Solenoid timer and the diesel will stop.
• The unit will be ready for the next mains failure.
The RUN mode is entered by pressing the MAN and then the RUN buttons.
When the RUN mode is selected, the engine will be started regardless of the mains availability.
The starting sequence is as described below:
• The unit turns on the fuel and preheat glow plugs (if any) and waits for preheat timer.
• The engine will be cranked for programmed times during crank timer. When the engine fires, the
crank relay will be immediately deactivated. See section Crank Cutting for more details.
• The engine will run at idle speed during Idle Speed Timer.
• The engine will run unloaded until another mode is selected.
The RUN mode allows also manual contactor control through MC and GC buttons.
When a contactor button is pressed, the related contactor will change position. Thus if it was on, then it
will turn off. If it was off then it will turn on.
If the other contactor was on, then it will turn off, the controller will wait for the related contactor timer and
the contactor will turn on. This will prevent manual closure of both contactors.
In order to stop the engine press button or select another mode of operation.
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▪ AMF Mode: The controller will run the engine and make an interrupted transfer.
▪ Synchronizing & Load Sharing Mode: The controller will run the genset. If the busbar is not
energized, it will simply close its genset contactor. If the busbar was energized then it will
synchronize to the busbar, get in parallel, ramp up and start sharing the load.
▪ ATS Mode: The controller will activate its REMOTE START output, thus the genset group will run,
synchronize and close to the busbar. When sufficient power is ready on the busbar, the controller will
transfer the load.
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To turn off the SERVICE REQUEST led, and reset the service
period, press together the ALARM MUTE and LAMP TEST keys
for 5 seconds.
The remaining engine hours and the remaining time limits are kept stored in a non-volatile memory and are
not affected from power supply failures.
The time and engine hours to service are displayed in the GENSET STATUS menu group.
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GENSET LOW / HIGH Set if the generator frequency is outside programmed limits. These faults will
FREQUENCY be monitored with Fault Holdoff Timer delay after the engine is running.
Low and high limits are separately programmable. The detection delay is
also programmable. Another high frequency shutdown limit which is 12%
above the high limit is always monitored and stops the engine immediately.
GENSET LOW / HIGH Set if the generator rpm is outside programmed limits. These faults will be
RPM monitored with Fault Holdoff Timer delay after the engine is running. Low
and high limits are separately programmable. The detection delay is also
programmable. The high rpm overshoot limit is always monitored and stops
the engine immediately.
GENSET LOW / HIGH Set if any of the generator phase voltages goes outside programmed limits
VOLTAGE for Voltage Fail Timer. This fault will be monitored with Fault Holdoff Timer
delay after the engine is running.
LOW / HIGH BATTERY Set if the genset battery voltage is outside programmed limits. Low and high
VOLTAGE limits are separately programmable. The detection delay is also
programmable.
FAIL TO START Set if the engine is not running after programmed number of start attempts.
FAIL TO STOP Set if the engine is not stopped before the expiration of the Stop Timer.
LOW CHARGE VOLTAGE Set if the charge alternator voltage is below the programmed limit. This fault
will be monitored with Fault Holdoff Timer delay after the engine is running.
J1939 ECU FAIL Set if no information has been received during 3 seconds from the ECU of
the electronic engine. This fault condition is only controlled when fuel is on.
VOLTAGE UNBALANCE Set if any of the generator phase voltages differs from the average by more
than Voltage Unbalance Limit for Voltage Fail Timer. This fault will be
monitored with Fault Holdoff Timer delay after the engine is running.
CURRENT UNBALANCE Set if any of the generator phase currents differs from the average by more
than Voltage Unbalance Limit for Voltage Fail Timer. This fault will be
monitored with Fault Holdoff Timer delay after the engine is running. The
action taken at fault condition is programmable.
OVERCURRENT Set if at least one of the genset phase currents goes over the Overcurrent
Limit for the period allowed by the IDMT curve setting. The allowed timer is
dependent of the overcurrent level. If currents go below the limit before
expiration of the timer then no alarm will be set. Please check chapter
Overcurrent Protection (IDMT) for more details. The action taken at fault
condition is programmable.
PICKUP SIGNAL LOST Set if the rpm measured from the magnetic pickup input falls below the
Crank Cut RPM level during Loss of Speed Signal Timer. The action of
signal loss is programmable.
SERVICE REQUEST Set if at least one of the service counters has expired. In order to reset the
service counters please hold pressed both with and buttons during 5
seconds. The screen will display “Completed!”
J1939 ECU Alarm Set if the communication between the unit and the ECU is lost.
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VOLTAGE UNBALANCE Set if any of the generator phase voltages differs from the average by more
than Voltage Unbalance Limit for Voltage Fail Timer. This fault will be
monitored with Fault Holdoff Timer delay after the engine is running.
CURRENT UNBALANCE Set if any of the generator phase currents differs from the average by more
than Voltage Unbalance Limit for Voltage Fail Timer. This fault will be
monitored with Fault Holdoff Timer delay after the engine is running. The
action taken at fault condition is programmable.
OVERCURRENT Set if at least one of the genset phase currents goes over the Overcurrent
Limit for the period allowed by the IDMT curve setting. The allowed timer is
dependent of the overcurrent level. If currents go below the limit before
expiration of the timer then no alarm will be set. Please check chapter
Overcurrent Protection (IDMT) for more details. The action taken at fault
condition is programmable.
OVERLOAD Set if the genset power (kW) supplied to the load goes over the Overload
Load Dump limit for Overload Timer. If the power goes below the limit
before expiration of the timer then no alarm will be set.
REVERSE POWER Set if the genset power (kW) is negative and goes over the Reverse Power
limit for Reverse Power Timer. If the power goes below the limit before
expiration of the timer then no alarm will be set.
GENSET PHASE ORDER Set if the fault is enabled and the genset phase order is reverse.
FAIL
MAINS CB FAIL TO Set if the feedback input is defined and the related contactor block
OPEN feedback signal is not detected after the expiration of Contactor
Open/Close Fail Timer.
GENSET CB FAIL TO Set if the feedback input is defined and the related contactor block
CLOSE feedback signal is not detected after the expiration of Contactor
Open/Close Fail Timer.
PICKUP SIGNAL LOST Set if the rpm measured from the magnetic pickup input falls below the
Crank Cut RPM level during Loss of Speed Signal Timer. The action of
signal loss is programmable.
SERVICE REQUEST Set if at least one of the service counters has expired. In order to reset the
service counters please hold pressed both with and buttons during
5 seconds. The screen will display “Completed!”
UNIT LOCKED Set if the controller is remotely locked.
UNKNOWN TOPOLOGY Set if the automatic topology determination is active, and the topology
cannot be determined during “holdoff timer” after the engine runs.
Excitation Lost Set if the AVR control output has gone to the low or high limit when the
genset is on load.
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Synchronization Fail Set if the phase and voltage synchronization is not successful before the
expiration of Synchronization Fail Timeout
Busbar Voltage Fail Set if busbar voltages are not within limits and busbar voltage above Dead
Bus Limit during 5 seconds, when the master requests the slave to close
the genset contactor to the busbar.
Busbar Freq. Fail Set if busbar frequency is not within limits and busbar voltage above Dead
Bus Limit during 5 seconds, when the master requests the slave to close
the genset contactor to the busbar.
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15.5. WARNINGS
GENSET LOW / HIGH Set if the generator frequency is outside programmed limits. These faults will
FREQUENCY be monitored with Fault Holdoff Timer delay after the engine is running.
Low and high limits are separately programmable. The detection delay is
also programmable. Another high frequency shutdown limit which is 12%
above the high limit is always monitored and stops the engine immediately.
GENSET LOW / HIGH Set if the generator rpm is outside programmed limits. These faults will be
RPM monitored with Fault Holdoff Timer delay after the engine is running. Low
and high limits are separately programmable. The detection delay is also
programmable. The high rpm overshoot limit is always monitored and stops
the engine immediately.
GENSET LOW / HIGH Set if any of the generator phase voltages goes outside programmed limits
VOLTAGE for Voltage Fail Timer. This fault will be monitored with Fault Holdoff Timer
delay after the engine is running.
LOW / HIGH BATTERY Set if the genset battery voltage is outside programmed limits. Low and high
VOLTAGE limits are separately programmable. The detection delay is also
programmable.
FAIL TO STOP Set if the engine has not stopped before the expiration of the Stop Timer.
LOW CHARGE VOLTAGE Set if the charge alternator voltage is below the programmed limit. This fault
will be monitored with Fault Holdoff Timer delay after the engine is running.
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J1939 ECU FAIL Set when an engine fault code is received from the ECU of the electronic
engine. This fault will not cause an engine stop. If necessary, the engine will
be stopped by the ECU.
VOLTAGE UNBALANCE Set if any of the generator phase voltages differs from the average by more
than Voltage Unbalance Limit for Voltage Fail Timer. This fault will be
monitored with Fault Holdoff Timer delay after the engine is running.
CURRENT UNBALANCE Set if any of the generator phase currents differs from the average by more
than Voltage Unbalance Limit for Voltage Fail Timer. This fault will be
monitored with Fault Holdoff Timer delay after the engine is running. The
action taken at fault condition is programmable.
OVERCURRENT Set if at least one of the genset phase currents goes over the Overcurrent
Limit for the period allowed by the IDMT curve setting. The allowed timer is
dependent of the overcurrent level. If currents go below the limit before
expiration of the timer then no alarm will be set. Please check chapter
Overcurrent Protection (IDMT) for more details. The action taken at fault
condition is programmable.
OVERCURRENT Set if at least one of the genset phase currents goes over the Overcurrent
Limit.
REVERSE POWER Set if the genset power (kW) is negative and goes over the Reverse Power
limit for Reverse Power Timer. If the power goes below the limit before
expiration of the timer then no alarm will be set.
MAINS PHASE ORDER Set if the mains phase order checking is enabled, mains phases are present
FAIL and mains phase order is reversed. This fault prevents the Mains Contactor
to close.
GENSET CB FAIL TO Set if the feedback input is defined and the related contactor block
CLOSE / OPEN feedback signal is not detected after the expiration of Contactor
Open/Close Fail Timer.
MAINS CB FAIL TO Set if the feedback input is defined and the related contactor block
CLOSE feedback signal is not detected after the expiration of Contactor
Open/Close Fail Timer.
SYNCHRONIZATION Set if the uninterrupted transfer is enabled and voltage, frequency and
FAIL phase matching is not found before the expiration of the Synchronization
Fail Timer
PICKUP SIGNAL LOST Set if the rpm measured from the magnetic pickup input falls below the
Crank Cut RPM level during Loss of Speed Signal Timer. The action of
signal loss is programmable.
SERVICE REQUEST Set if at least one of the service counters has expired. In order to reset the
service counters please hold pressed both with and buttons during
5 seconds. The screen will display “Completed!”
EEPROM WRITE FAULT Set if the internal non-volatile memory cannot be written.
ENGINE RUNNING Set if the engine is running while the fuel output is not energized.
AUTO NOT READY Set if the genset is not in AUTO mode or a fault condition or the weekly
schedule prevents the automatic starting of the genset.
GPS DISCONNECTED Set if the serial communication with the GPS is lost.
GPS SIGNAL LOST Set if the communication with the GPS module is functional, but the GPS
signal level is insufficient to determine the geo-location.
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16. PROGRAMMING
The program mode is used to adjust timers, operational limits and the configuration of the unit.
Although a free PC program is provided for programming, every parameter may be modified through the front
panel, regardless of the operating mode.
When modified, program parameters are automatically recorded into a non-erasable memory and take effect
immediately.
The program mode will not affect the operation of the unit. Thus programs may be modified anytime, even
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To enter the program mode, press together ◄MENU and MENU►buttons for 5 seconds.
When the program mode is entered, below password entry screen will be displayed.
Press 2
buttons
for 5
seconds
If a wrong password is entered, the unit will still allow access to the program parameters, but in read-only
mode.
If password “0000” is entered, only EVENT LOG file will be available.
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If inside the
group then
exit to main Enter inside
PGM menu
the group
Next Previous
parameter parameter
inside the
inside the
same group same group
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Decrease
Increase
parameter
parameter
value
value
Previous
parameter
Long Press: Next
Return to the parameter
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Factory Description
Parameter Definition Unit Min Max
Set
This is the data rate of the RS-485
RS-485 Baud Rate bps 2400 115200 9600
Modbus port.
0: ethernet port disabled
Ethernet Enable - 0 1 1
1: ethernet port enabled
0: crank cut is performed through oil
pressure switch and oil pressure sender
Oil Pressure Switch
- 0 1 0 reading
Priority
1: crank cut is performed only through
oil pressure switch
Delayed Simulate Mains Operation:
max genset running time after Simulate
Flashing Relay ON Timer min 0 1200 0 Mains signal disappears.
Dual Genset Systems: flashing relay
ON state duration timer.
Flashing Relay OFF Dual Genset Systems: flashing relay
min 0 1200 0
Timer OFF state duration.
This parameter trims precisely the real
time clock circuit. Values from 0 to 63
Real Time Clock Adjust - 0 255 117 speed up the clock with 0.25sec/day
steps. Values from 127 to 64 slow down
the clock with 0.25sec/day steps.
This parameter provides the mains and
genset voltage limits with a hysteresis
feature in order to prevent faulty
decisions.
For example, when the mains are
Hysteresis Voltage V-AC 0 30 8
present, the mains voltage low limit will
be used as the programmed low limit.
When the mains fail, the low limit will be
incremented by this value. It is advised
to set this value to 8 volts.
0: Genset control
Engine Control Only - 0 1 0
1: Engine control (no alternator)
This parameter is used for frequency to
rpm conversion. For a 1500/1800 rpm
Alternator Pole Pairs - 1 8 2
engine select 2. For a 3000/3600 rpm
engine select 1.
0: read rpm from the MPU input
RPM from genset
- 0 1 1 1: convert frequency to rpm (using
frequency
Alternator Pole Pairs)
This is the number of pulses generated
Crank Teeth Count - 1 244 30 by the magnetic pickup sensing unit in
one turn of the flywheel.
This parameter controls SMS sending
when mains voltages status is changed.
SMS on Mains Change - 0 1 0 No warnings generated.
0: no SMS on mains failed or restored
1: SMS sent on mains failed or restored
This parameter controls SMS sending
when IP address of GPRS connection is
SMS on IP Change - 0 1 0 changed. No warnings generated.
0: no SMS on IP change
1: SMS sent on IP change
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Factory Description
Parameter Definition Unit Min Max
Set
0: AMF functionality. The unit controls
both engine and load transfer. The
genset starts based on mains status.
1: ATS functionality. The unit controls
the load transfer and issues REMOTE
START signal based on mains status.
2: REMOTE START functionality. The
unit controls engine and alternator. The
genset starts with external signal.
Unit Functionality - 0 3 AMF 3: SYNCH functionality. The unit
controls the synchronization and load
sharing. The genset starts with remote
start signal coming from a mains
synchronizer or ATS module
4: MAINS SYN functionality: The unit
controls the soft load transfer and
issues REMOTE START signal based
on mains status.
5.RESERVED: Not used
If no button is pressed during this
period, then the unit will reduce the LCD
LCD Backlight Timer min 0 1440 60
screen backlight intensity in for
economy.
After activation of the fuel pump
function, if the Fuel Pump High Limit
level is not reached, then the fuel pump
Fuel Filling Timer sec 0 36000 0
will stop for safety.
If this parameter is set to zero, then the
timer is unlimited.
0: SMS commands not accepted
SMS Commands
- 0 1 0 1: SMS commands are accepted but
Enabled
from listed telephone numbers only.
0: The unit powers up in STOP mode
Open with Last Mode - 0 1 0 1: The unit powers up in the same
operating mode before power down.
If this parameter is not zero, the unit will
activate the Wait Before Transfer output
function during this timer, before
Pre-Transfer Delay sec 0 60 0 initiating a load transfer.
This function is designed for elevator
systems, in order to bring the cabin to a
floor and open doors before transfer.
0: No e-mail at mains status changes
E-mail on mains change - 0 1 0
1: E-mails sent at mains status change
Enable Auto not Ready 0: Auto not Ready Warning disabled
- 0 1 0
Warning 1: Auto not Ready Warning enabled
0: MPU input is used for engine speed
Fuel Pulses from MPU detection
- 0 1 0
input 1: MPU input is used for reading the
flowmeter pulses during fuel filling.
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Factory Description
Parameter Definition Unit Min Max
Set
This is the number of pulses produced
by the flowmeter for the unit volume.
Fuel Pulses per Volume - 0 65000 1000 This parameter is characteristic of the
flowmeter used and should be set
according to the flowmeter data.
Fuel Counter Unit - Liter Gallon Liter This is the unit for the fuel counter
This parameter controls SMS sending
when the engine runs or stops. No
SMS on Engine
- 0 1 0 warnings generated.
Run/Stop
0: no SMS on engine run/stop
1: SMS sent on engine run/stop
This parameter controls e-mail sending
when the engine runs or stops. No
E-mail on Engine
- 0 1 0 warnings generated.
Run/Stop
0: no e-mail on engine run/stop
1: e-mail sent on engine run/stop
This parameter determines the purpose
of fuel pulses
0: Fuel filling pulses, increment fuel
Fuel Counter Type - 0 1 0
counter
1: Fuel consumption pulses, display
consumption.
Dual Genset Equal Aging 0: Equal aging not enabled
- 0 1 0
Enabled 1: Equal aging enabled
0: xxx/5A
CT Secondary Rating - 0 1 0
1: xxx/1A
If this parameter is enabled, when the
engine runs, the controller will detect
Automatic Topology the connection topology automatically
- 0 1 0
Detection and will select alarm levels accordingly.
0: auto detect not enabled
1: auto detect enabled
If enabled, the unit will generate a non-
visual warning when maintenance
counters are reset. In consequence,
Maintenance Done SMS and e-mails will be sent, the
- 0 1 0
Warning Enable warning will be visible on the central
monitoring system.
0: maintenance warning disabled
1: maintenance warning enabled
0: Enable status screens
Stop Status Screens - 0 1 0
1: Disable status screens
This parameter adjusts the time zone of
the controller, in order to allow internal
Time Zone min -720 +720 0
real time clock to be synchronized to
the UTC time.
0: no location information from GSM
GSM Location
- 0 1 0 1: location information read from GSM
Information
system.
0: When Loaddump alarm occurs,
genset contactor opens and genset
Disable STOP at runs until the end of the cooldown
- 0 1 0
Loaddump 1: When Loaddump alarm occurs,
genset contactor opens but the genset
continues running without timeout.
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These parameters allow adjusting the battery backup real time clock of the module. Once set, the clock
will continue to run even if DC power is removed from the unit.
Parameter Definition Unit Min Max Description
Date - 01 31 Current day of the month.
Month - 01 12 Current month.
Year - 00 99 Last two digits of the current year.
Hours - 00 23 Current hour of the day.
Minutes - 00 59 Current minute of the hour.
Seconds - 00 59 Current second of the minute.
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In AUTO mode, it is possible to define the periods where automatic operation is desired. It may be
required that the genset does not start at night or weekends.
Weekly schedule programs allow an hourly setting of automatic operation of the unit during one week.
There are 7days x 24hours =144 parameters. Each hour of the week can be independently defined as
AUTO or OFF period.
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The unit provides 7 independent automatic exerciser programs. Automatic exercise may be done in
weekly or monthly basis.
If monthly exercise is selected, the week, day and hour is adjustable for each exercise item.
If weekly exercise is selected, the day and hour is adjustable for each exercise item.
Exercise can be done with or without load.
Thus the genset can be instructed to run automatically in given days and times of a week and take the
load.
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Factory Description
Parameter Definition Unit Min Max
Set
Sender Curve-1 ohm ohms 0 5000 Point-1 ohm value
Sender Curve-1 value x 0 10000 Point-1 reading
Sender Curve-2 ohm ohms 0 5000 Point-2 ohm value
Sender Curve-2 value x 0 10000 Point-2 reading
Sender Curve-3 ohm ohms 0 5000 Point-3 ohm value
Sender Curve-3 value x 0 10000 Point-3 reading
Sender Curve-4 ohm ohms 0 5000 Point-4 ohm value
Sender Curve-4 value x 0 10000 Point-4 reading
Sender Curve-5 ohm ohms 0 5000 Point-5 ohm value
Sender Curve-5 value x 0 10000 Point-5 reading
Sender Curve-6 ohm ohms 0 5000 Point-6 ohm value
Sender Curve-6 value x 0 10000 Point-6 reading
Sender Curve-7 ohm ohms 0 5000 Point-7 ohm value
Sender Curve-7 value x 0 10000 Point-7 reading
Sender Curve-8 ohm ohms 0 5000 Point-8 ohm value
Sender Curve-8 value x 0 10000 Point-8 reading
Sender Curve-9 ohm ohms 0 5000 Point-9 ohm value
Sender Curve-9 value x 0 10000 Point-9 reading
Sender Curve-10 ohm ohms 0 5000 Point-10 ohm value
Sender Curve-10 value x 0 10000 Point-10 reading
Sender Curve-11 ohm ohms 0 5000 Point-11 ohm value
Sender Curve-11 value x 0 10000 Point-11 reading
Sender Curve-12 ohm ohms 0 5000 Point-12 ohm value
Sender Curve-12 value x 0 10000 Point-12 reading
Sender Curve-13 ohm ohms 0 5000 Point-13 ohm value
Sender Curve-13 value x 0 10000 Point-13 reading
Sender Curve-14 ohm ohms 0 5000 Point-14 ohm value
Sender Curve-14 value x 0 10000 Point-14 reading
Sender Curve-15 ohm ohms 0 5000 Point-15 ohm value
Sender Curve-15 value x 0 10000 Point-15 reading
Sender Curve-16 ohm ohms 0 5000 Point-16 ohm value
Sender Curve-16 value x 0 10000 Point-16 reading
If the sender type parameter is set to
zero (not used), this string is used as
Sender Name - - -
sender name while displaying the
sender reading.
If the sender type parameter is set to
zero (not used), this string is used as
Sender Low Fault String - - -
sender low value fault in the alarm
display.
If the sender type parameter is set to
zero (not used), this string is used as
Sender High Fault String - - -
sender high value fault in the alarm
display.
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The unit has 8 digital inputs. By using external input extension modules, up to 40 inputs in total are
available.
Only parameters of one input are explained below. Other inputs have identical parameter set.
The input name is freely programmable, thus the input can be adapted to any functionality through
programming.
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Relays may be extended up to 40 using Relay Extension Modules.. Other relays are in the optional
Extension Modules.
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Factory Description
Parameter Definition Unit Min Max
Set
If the GSM SIM card uses pin number,
enter the pin number here. If incorrect
GSM Sim Card Pin - 0000 9999 0
pin number is entered, then the SIM
card will not operate.
0: SMS messages disabled
SMS Enable - 0 1 0
1: SMS messages enabled
GPRS Connection 0: GPRS disabled
- 0 1 0
Enable 1: GPRS enabled
This parameter controls SMS sending
when mains voltages status is changed.
SMS on Mains Change - 0 1 0 No warnings generated.
0: no SMS on mains failed or restored
1: SMS sent on mains failed or restored
This parameter controls SMS sending
when IP address of GPRS connection is
SMS on IP Change - 0 1 0 changed. No warnings generated.
0: no SMS on IP change
1: SMS sent on IP change
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Factory Description
Parameter Definition Unit Min Max
Set
Web Programming 0: Web programming disabled
- 0 1 0
Enable 1: Web programming enabled
0: Web control disabled
Web Control Enable - 0 1 0
1: Web control enabled
The unit will refresh the web page with
Web Refresh Rate sec 0 240 5
this interval.
The unit will check the availability of the
Ping Period min 0 240 0
internet connection with this interval.
The unit will update the distant
Rainbow Refresh Rate sec 0 65535 5
monitoring terminal with this rate.
This is the port number of the first
Rainbow Address-1 Port - 0 65535 0
monitoring terminal address.
This is the port number of the second
Rainbow Address-2 Port - 0 65535 0
monitoring terminal address.
This is the port number of the internal
Web Server Port - 0 65535 80 web server. The unit will answer queries
to this port only.
This is the port number of the internal
Modbus TCP/IP terminal. The unit will
Modbus TCP/ Port - 0 65535 502
answer Modbus requests to this port
only.
This is the port number used for e-mail
SMTP Port - 0 65535 587
sending.
0: ethernet port disabled
Ethernet Enable - 0 1 1
1: ethernet port enabled
This parameter controls e-mail sending
when IP address of GPRS or ethernet
connection is changed. No warnings
E-mail on IP Change - 0 1 0
generated.
0: no e-mail on IP change
1: e-mail sent on IP change
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Factory Description
Parameter Definition Unit Min Max
Set
Genset Active Power It defines genset active power rating.
kW 1 65000 100
Rate
Genset Reactive Power It defines genset reactive power rating.
kVAr 1 65000 75
Rate
Mains Active Power Rate It defines mains transformer active
kW 0 65000 100
power rating.
Mains Reactive Power It defines mains transformer reactive
kVAr 0 65000 75
Rate power rating.
This parameter is used in order to force
data link addresses for fault free
Unit Datalink Address - 1 64 1
operation with broken communication
wires.
This parameter defines the priority level
Device Run/Stop Priority - 1 64 1
of F500 on the same data link.
0: 50 Kbps
1: 100 Kbps
Datalink Baud Rate Kbps 0 4 3 2: 125 Kbps
3: 250 Kbps
4: 500 Kbps
Genset Number in Multi This is the number of synchronizing
- 1 48 1
Genset Systems gensets to the busbar.
This is action to be taken if the number
of available gensets is less than Genset
Number in Multi Genset Systems
Minimum Genset Fault
- 0 4 0 0: not used
Action
1: engine shutdown
2: load-dump alarm
3: warning
Mains Synch Unit This is the number of Mains
- 0 16 0
Number Synchronizing units in the system.
This parameter defines the minimum
time period difference between two
Master Change Delay hour 0 255 0
master change operations in equal
aging.
This parameter determines the number
of gensets to start, when there is a
REMOTE START signal.
0: Run With Start Power when Remote
Multi Genset Start-Up
- 0 2 0 Start signal arrives
Options
1: Run With Mains Power when Remote
Start signal arrives
2: Run all available gensets when
remote start signal arrives
This parameter decides the number of
gensets to start. If the total power of
Multi Genset Start-Up
kW 0 65000 100 starting gensets is less than this limit,
Power
then a TOO FEW GENSETS warning
will occur.
0: not used
Insufficient Multi Genset
1: engine shutdown
Start-Up Power Alarm - 0 3 3
2: load-dump alarm
Level
3: warning
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Factory Description
Parameter Definition Unit Min Max
Set
The master keeps this amount of extra
power available during whole operation
System Reserve Power kW 0 65000 20
under load as a safety against a sudden
load surge.
Load Management 0: Equal Aging
- 0 1 0
Method 1: Smart
Dead Busbar Limit for This parameter defines the minimum
VAC 0 300 50
Multi Genset System voltage for the detection of a live busbar.
0: Governor control disabled.
Governor Control Enable - 0 1 1
1: Governor control enabled.
0: Governor control normal polarity
Governor Output (speed increases with voltage increase).
- 0 1 0
Reverse Polarity 1: Governor control reverse polarity
(speed decreases with voltage increase).
This parameter defines governor control
Governor Output Low
% 0 100.0 0.0 output low limit. Limits from 0V to 10V
Lim
can be set by this parameter
Governor Output Gain This parameter defines governor control
% 0 100.0 100.0
Lim output gain.
Governor Output Rest This is the rest value of the governor
% 0 100.0 50.0
Point control output at no load.
0: Governor droop mode disabled.
Governor Droop Enable - 0 1 0
1: Governor droop mode enabled.
The controller will inject this quantity of
Governor Output Droop % 0 100.0 0 droop at the genset rpm at 100% active
power load.
0: AVR control disabled.
AVR Control Enable - 0 1 1
1. AVR control enabled.
0: AVR control normal polarity (voltage
increases with value increase).
AVR Reverse Polarity - 0 1 1
1: AVR control reverse polarity (voltage
decreases with value increase).
This parameter defines AVR output low
AVR Output Low Limit % 0 100.0 0.0 limit. Limits from -3.0V to +3.0V can be
set by this parameter
This parameter defines AVR output high
AVR Output High Limit % 0 100.0 100.0 limit. Limits from -3.0V to +3.0V can be
set by this parameter
This is the rest value of the AVR control
AVR Output Rest Point % 0 100.0 50.0
output at no load.
0: AVR droop mode disabled.
AVR Droop Enable - 0 1 0
1: AVR droop mode enabled.
The controller will inject this quantity of
AVR Output Droop % 0 100.0 0.0 droop at the genset voltage at 100%
reactive power load.
0: not used
Excitation Loss Alarm 1: engine shutdown
- 0 3 2
Level 2: load-dump alarm
3: warning
No Break Transfer 0: only interrupted transfer enabled
- 0 1 0
Enable 1: no break transfer enabled
If the phase and voltage synchronization
is not successful before the expiration of
Synchronization Fail
sec 0 600 30 this timer, then a Synchronization Fail
Timeout
warning is given and the transfer will be
performed with interruption.
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Factory Description
Parameter Definition Unit Min Max
Set
When synchronization is detected, both
Synchronization
sec 0 25.5 0.5 contactors will stay closed during this
Contactor Timeout
timer.
This is the maximum difference between
Max Frequency
Hz 0.1 2.0 0.5 mains and genset frequencies to close
Difference
both contactors.
Phase to Phase Voltage 0: Phase to neutral voltage check
- 0 1 0
Check 1: Phase to phase voltage check
This is the maximum difference between
the mains phase-L1 and the genset
phase-L1 voltages to close both
Max Volt Difference VAC 0 20 5
contactors. If voltage transformer is used,
this quantity is multiplied with voltage
transformer ratio.
This is the maximum phase angle
between the mains phase-L1 and the
Max Phase Difference deg. 0 20 10
genset phase-L1 voltages to close both
contactors.
This parameter is used to compensate
the phase angle introduced by voltage
transformers in case of MV
Phase Angle Offset deg. -60 +60 0
synchronization. This angle value is
added to the phase differential during
phase matching process.
The synchronization conditions must
Dwell Timeout Sec 0.01 0.50 0.10 remain satisfied during this timeout for the
controller to decide to close its contactor.
This parameter governs the phase
synchronization speed.
If this parameter is increased, the
Phase Synchronization G synchronization will be faster but
% 0 200 20
Gain unstable. If it is decreased, the
synchronization will be slower but more
stable. The best setting is the fastest
stable synchronization.
This parameter governs the frequency
synchronization speed.
If this parameter is increased, the
Frequency synchronization will be faster but
% 0 200 20
Synchronization G Gain unstable. If it is decreased, the
synchronization will be slower but more
stable. The best setting is the fastest
stable synchronization.
This parameter governs the voltage
synchronization speed.
If this parameter is increased, the
Voltage Synchronization synchronization will be faster but
% 0 200 30
G Gain unstable. If it is decreased, the
synchronization will be slower but more
stable. The best setting is the fastest
stable synchronization.
0: Soft Transfer disabled
Soft Transfer Enable - 0 1 0
1: Soft Transfer enabled.
This is the time duration of the Soft
Transfer. At the end of this timer one of
Soft Transfer Timer sec 0 240 30 the contactors will release to terminate
the parallel operation
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Factory Description
Parameter Definition Unit Min Max
Set
In case of a soft transfer, the load’s active
Active Power Ramp
% 0 100.0 1.0 power (KW) will be transferred to the
(kW/sec)
mains with this rate vice versa.
In case of a soft transfer, the load’s
Reactive Power Ramp
% 0 100.0 1.0 reactive power (kVAr) will be transferred
(kVAr/sec)
to the mains with this rate vice versa.
If multi genset system total active power
goes over this limit while soft transferring
Ramp On High Limit % 0 100.0 80.0
to mains load contactor will be de-
energized.
If multi genset system total active power
goes under this limit while soft
Ramp Off Low Limit % 0 100.0 10.0
transferring to mains load contactor will
be de-energized.
This parameter defines the reaction
speed of the kW control during soft
loading. The standard value for this
Active Power Share G parameter is %20. But it must be
% 0 200 20
Gain readjusted for the genset during
manufacturing. If this parameter is too
high, a kW oscillation may occur. If it is
too low, the kW transfer will be slower.
This parameter defines the reaction
speed of the kVAr control during soft
loading. The standard value for this
Reactive Power Share G parameter is %20. But it must be
% 0 200 20
Gain readjusted for the genset during
manufacturing. If this parameter is too
high, a KVAr oscillation may occur. If it is
too low, the kVAr transfer will be slower.
This parameter governs the nominal
frequency catching of the master unit.
If this parameter is increased, the
Nominal Frequency G
% 0 200 8 operation will be faster but unstable. If it
Gain
is decreased, the operation will be slower
but more stable. The best setting is the
fastest stable operation.
This parameter governs the nominal
voltage catching of the master unit.
If this parameter is increased, the
Nominal Voltage G Gain % 0 200 8 operation will be faster but unstable. If it
is decreased, the operation will be slower
but more stable. The best setting is the
fastest stable operation.
If the total active load is above this level
for the period defined in Multi Genset
Run/Stop Delay, the slave genset will
Multi Genset Delayed start, synchronize and share the load.
% 0 120 80
Start This parameter is defined as a
percentage of the Genset Power Rating
parameter.
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Factory Description
Parameter Definition Unit Min Max
Set
If the total active load is below this level
Multi Genset Delayed during the period defined in Genset Start
% 0 120 30
Stop Power parameter, the slave genset will
stop.
This is the time delay used for starting
and stopping of the slave genset.
Multi Genset Run/Stop Related starting and stopping power
sec 0 240 10
Delay levels are defined in parameters Multi
Genset Delayed Start and Multi Genset
Delayed Stop.
This is the period after all gensets closed
Load Management Inhibit
sec 0 43200 30 to busbar and before the load
Delay
management function is put in service.
This is the delay after the mains contactor
is energized (for parallel to mains) and
Parallel Check Delay sec 0 25.0 0.2
before the protections for mains failure
are enabled.
This parameter defines the sensitivity of
the ROCOF (rate of change of frequency)
protection while operating in parallel with
mains. When the parallel protections are
ROCOF df/dt (Hz/Sec) HZ 0.5 15.0 5.0 enabled, if the mains frequency change
exceeds this limit for 4 consecutive
periods, the mains contactor will be de-
energized and a warning will be
generated.
This parameter defines the sensitivity of
the vector shift protection while operating
in parallel with mains. When the parallel
protections are enabled, if the phase of
the mains measured on last 2 cycles
Vector Shift Limit Deg. 1 30 10
jumps over this limit on the phase
measured on last 4th and 5th period, the
mains contactor will be de-energized and
a warning will be generated. It is advised
to set this parameter to 10 degrees.
0: Peak lopping disabled. In AUTO
mode the unit will start multi genset
system only if a mains failure occurs.
1: Peak lopping enabled. In AUTO
Peak Lopping Enable - 0 1 0
mode, the multi genset system will start
and share the load if the mains power
exceeds Peak Lopping Start Power
parameter.
In peak lopping mode, the unit will not
Peak Lopping Maximum allow the mains to deliver to the load a
kW 0 65000 100
Mains Power power higher than this limit in order to
protect the mains.
In peak lopping mode the multi genset
system will stop only when the total load
Peak Lopping Stop
kW 0 65000 60 power falls below this limit. This
Power
parameter should be set lower than
Peak Lopping Start Power parameter.
In peak lopping mode the multi genset
system will start/stop when load power
Peak Lopping Start /Stop
sec 0 240 10 exceeds the limits during this period.
Delay
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Factory Description
Parameter Definition Unit Min Max
Set
In peak lopping mode the multi genset
system will start and enter in parallel with
the mains only if the mains power
exceeds this limit. However it will supply
Peak Lopping Start
kW 0 65000 80 power to the load only if the load power
Power
exceeds Peak Lopping Maximum Mains
Power parameter. This parameter should
be set lower than Peak Lopping
Maximum Mains Power parameter.
0: Normal operation.
Power Export Enable - 0 1 0
1: Power Export to Mains operation.
This is the active power to be exported to
Exported Power kW 0 65000 100 the mains in Power Export to Mains
operation mode
This is the power factor of the power
Exported Power Factor - 0.600 -0.600 1.000 exported to the mains in Power Export to
Mains operation mode.
This parameter governs the active power
catching speed of the synchronization
unit.
Command Active Power If this parameter is increased, the
% 0 200 10
G Gain operation will be faster but unstable. If it
is decreased, the operation will be slower
but more stable. The best setting is the
fastest stable operation.
This parameter governs the reactive
power catching speed of the
synchronization unit.
Command Reactive If this parameter is increased, the
% 0 200 20
Power G Gain operation will be faster but unstable. If it
is decreased, the operation will be slower
but more stable. The best setting is the
fastest stable operation.
In the Distributed Power Export to
Minimum Exported
kW 0 65000 100 Mains mode, the exported power will not
Power
fall below this limit.
In the Distributed Power Export to Mains
Export Power Ramp mode, the genset active export power
% 0 100.0 1.0
(kW/sec) (KW) will be increased/decreased with
this rate.
In the Distributed Power Export to Mains
mode, this is the minimum variation from
Frequency Barrier Hz 0.1 2.0 0.5
the nominal frequency causing an active
power rump-up or ramp-down.
Speed Up/Down This parameter defines the minimum
msec 10 200 10
Pulse Minimum pulse width in speed pulse control mode.
This parameter defines the maximum
Speed Up/Down pulse width in speed pulse control mode.
msec 0 2000 0
Pulse Maximum Duration If this parameter is set to zero then no
maximum pulse width is used.
This parameter defines the minimum
Speed Up/Down
msec 20 1000 20 pulse delay between two speed up/down
Pulse Delay
control pulses.
Voltage Up/Down This parameter defines the minimum
msec 10 200 10
Pulse Minimum pulse width in voltage pulse control mode.
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Factory Description
Parameter Definition Unit Min Max
Set
This parameter defines the maximum
Voltage Up/Down pulse width in voltage pulse control mode.
msec 0 2000 0
Pulse Maximum Duration If this parameter is set to zero then no
maximum pulse width is used.
This parameter defines the minimum
Voltage Up/Down
msec 20 1000 20 pulse delay between two of voltage
Pulse Delay
up/down control pulses.
This parameter controls the “Return to
Mid-point” output relay function.
Return to Mid-Point - 0 1 0 0: no return to mid-point output
1: return to mid-point output active during
stop timer.
Reactive Load Sharing In reactive load sharing, this is the period
msec 0 5000 10
Pulse Period between two voltage up/down pulses.
This is the minimum reactive power
Reactive Load Sharing
% 0 100 0.0 percentage in order to activate voltage
Start Limit
up/down pulses.
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Data Receive
and Transmit
Indicators
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Data Receive
and Transmit
Indicators
If there is no any wireless indicator on connection screen, it shows that device can’t find available
networks.
Connected to network.
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GPRS Status
Indicator
IP address
RainbowScada Data Receive
packet counter and Transmit
Indicators
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Where:
TMS is the IDMT time multiplier setting. This is also the tripping time at 100% overload.
I is the current of the most loaded phase
Iset is the programmed overcurrent limit
t is the tripping time in seconds
Currents below the overcurrent limit are allowed to flow for unlimited time. Currents above the limit will
cause the IDMT protection to trigger with a delay depending on the strength of the overcurrent. Higher the
current, faster the protection will trip.
When a non-tripping overcurrent condition occurs, the unit will keep trace of it. In case of a consecutive
overcurrent, the controller will take into account the residual heat caused by the previous overcurrent and
will trip faster than usual.
The IDMT multiplier adjusts the sensitivity of the IDMT detector. When the multiplier is low, then tripping
will be faster for the same current.
The unit provides separate Overcurrent limits for primary, secondary and tertiary volt/speed/amp settings.
Switching from primary volt/freq/amps to secondary or tertiary values will also switch the IDMT detector to
the secondary/tertiary setting.
The action of the tripping may be selected as a Loaddump (stop after cooldown) or shutdown alarm
(immediate stop).
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Below is a table showing the tripping delay in function of the percent load level (with TMS=36):
100% unlimited 170% 73s 240% 18s
110% 3600s 180% 56s 250% 16s
120% 900s 190% 44s 260% 14s
130% 400s 200% 36s 270% 12s
140% 225s 210% 30s 280% 11s
150% 144s 220% 25s 290% 10s
160% 100s 230% 21s 300% 9s
Below is the tripping delay curve in function of the load level (with TMS=36):
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MCB modules can be operated by 2 different ways. The unit supports both configurations.
Below is the terminology used:
M: gear motor
PF: ready to close contact
XF: close coil
MX: open coil
MN: undervoltage trip (release)
AUX: auxiliary contacts
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To activate Auto Learning, push MAN button and then hold pressed Up Arrow button .
The unit will ask for confirmation. Push button to start Auto Learning operation.
Auto learning is completed successfully. The controller will force the genset to its nominal speed and
voltage.
There will be no need to adjust any governor or AVR limits, neither PID coefficients. All is adjusted to
gurantee smooth synchronization and load share.
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The unit is able to control motorized potentiometers through up/down output functions.
In order to use up/down functions, corresponding digital output function parameter should be set properly.
External potentiometers should be set to mid-point position at initial conditions.
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The electronic engine fault codes are displayed in text within the alarm list table, together with their
SPN-FMI codes. The complete list of fault codes is given in the engine manufacturer’s user manual.
Below is a basic list of fault conditions (x denotes any FMI)
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Please be aware that these codes may differ slightly depending on the engine brand and model.
FMI DESCRIPTION
0 Value too high” Valid data, but above the normal working range
1 “Value too low” Valid data, but below the normal working range
2 “Faulty data” Intermittent or faulty data or
Short circuit to battery voltage, injector high voltage side
3 “Electrical fault” Abnormally high voltage or short circuit to battery
voltage, injector low voltage side
4 “Electrical fault” Abnormally low voltage or short circuit to battery
negative, injector low voltage or high voltage side
5 “Electrical fault” Abnormally low current or open circuit
6 “Electrical fault” Abnormally high current or short circuit to battery
negative
7 “Mechanical fault” Faulty response from mechanical system
8 “Mechanical or electrical fault” Abnormal frequency
9 “Communication fault” Abnormal updating rate or
Open circuit in injector circuit
10 “Mechanical or electrical fault” Abnormally large variations
11 “Unknown fault” Unidentified fault
12 “Component fault” Faulty unit or component
13 “Faulty calibration” Calibration values outside the limits
14 “Unknown fault” Special instructions
15 Data valid but above normal operating range - least severe level
16 Data valid but above normal operating range - moderately severe level
17 Data valid but below normal operating range - least severe level
18 Data valid but below normal operating range - moderately severe level
19 Received network data in error
20 not used (reserved)
21 not used (reserved)
22 not used (reserved)
23 not used (reserved)
24 not used (reserved)
25 not used (reserved)
26 not used (reserved)
27 not used (reserved)
28 not used (reserved)
29 not used (reserved)
30 not used (reserved)
31 Condition exist
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Number
of
detected
satellites
GPS SCREEN
The GPS location determination is based on signals transmitted by GPS satellites circulating in earth’s
orbit. 24 satellites are available in total, but the number of satellites in sight will depend on the physical
location and time.
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A minimum of 3 satellites are necessary to determine the location. A fourth satellite is used for
verification. More satellites will mean more precision. The unit displays the number of effective satellites
on its GPS screen.
GPS satellites transmit a precision date and time information as well. This information is displayed on the
GPS Screen, but not used elsewhere.
The location determination quality of the GPS module will depend on the physical location. The GPS
should be installed in a location where it is capable of seeing a large portion of open sky. It can also work
on reflections from ground or other buildings without seeing the sky, but location precision will affected by
this.
Geographical location is stored in a non-volatile memory once an hour. Thus if the GPS signal is lost, the
unit continues to appear at the same location of the remote monitoring system. However a GPS warning
will be generated on loss of signal or communication with the module.
It is possible to program the geographical location inside the controller, forcing it to appear at the desired
location of the remote monitoring system. The location setting is done through Rainbow Plus only.
Location parameters are found under: Communication>Basic tab
Latitude Longitude
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SMS messages are accepted only from phone numbers recorded in the
Communication>GSM>Message Numbers tab.
Answers to SMS messages will be sent to all phone numbers in the list.
SMS messages must be written exactly as below, without any preceding blanks.
Only UPPERCASE characters are permitted.
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This is the most conventional way of transferring the load between the genset and mains. There will be a
power interruption period during the transfer. Note that the program parameters Mains Contactor Timer
and Genset Contactor Timer define the power interruption period.
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The Soft Transfer sequence starts like an Uninterrupted transfer. But when both contactors are activated,
the unit starts transferring the kW and kVAr load to the mains with a predefined ramp (Active Power
Ramp, Reactive Power Ramp). The duration of the load transfer sequence is controlled by the Soft
Transfer Timer.
The unit offers a comprehensive set of protection functions to detect quickly a mains failure during parallel
operation with mains. The protections are enabled after the timeout defined by the parameter Parallel
Check Delay. These protections will be explained with more detail in the following chapter.
If a mains failure occurs during parallel with mains operation, the mains contactor will immediately de-
energize, a general Parallel Mains Fail warning and a specific protection function warning will be
generated.
At the end of the Soft Transfer Timer, the load contactor will be released. If any alarm is encountered
during the Soft Transfer sequence, the controller will revert to the Interrupted transfer.
The controller has a set of programmable parameters to define the Soft Transfer operation. All
parameters used in Uninterrupted Transfer are also used in Soft Transfer. Additional parameters are:
Soft Transfer Enable This parameter enables/disables the Soft Transfer feature.
This is the time duration of the Soft Transfer. At the end of this timer one of
Soft Transfer Timer
the contactors will release to terminate the parallel operation
Active Power Ramp The load’s active power (kW) will be transferred to the mains with this rate.
Reactive Power
The load’s reactive power (kVAr) will be transferred to the mains with this rate.
Ramp
Ramp On High Limit This parameter defines high limit of soft transferring from busbar to mains.
Ramp Off Low Limit This parameter defines low limit of soft transferring from busbar to mains.
This is the delay after the mains contactor is energized (for parallel to mains)
Parallel Check Delay
and before the protections for mains failure are enabled.
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The load sharing functionality brings flexibility and economy to the genset system, where only the
necessary number of gensets to supply the load run.
The reliability is also improved, where the user may have redundancy for failure cases or reserve power
for accidental increase in power demand. The redundancy allows also stopping one genset for
maintenance without interrupting the load power supply.
A maximum of 48 gensets can be paralleled on the same busbar using GENA MK units. Always one of the
gensets will become the MASTER one.
The master genset will determine the voltage and frequency of the busbar. It should be noted that, when
the number of gensets in parallel increases, the stability of the system will be deteriorated, thus smaller
kW and kVAr gains should be used.
When more than one genset start together, the master genset will always feed the busbar first. Other
gensets will synchronize to the busbar, get in parallel and share the load.
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All units on the same Datalink bus must operate with the same bit
speed.
The Datalink is the best performing way of load sharing. All controllers will broadcast all their power
parameters and both active and reactive powers will be shared.
The load sharing display of each unit will show precisely the total system power loading and the individual
genset power loading.
Based on the total power demand and own parameter setting, each genset will decide when to run.
When a genset decides to run, it will synchronize to the busbar, close its genset contactor and ramp-up
until reaching the necessary power rate.
When a genset decides to stop, it will ramp-down, then open its genset contactor, then cooldown and
stop.
The load sharing takes into account the genset nominal power settings. Gensets of various power ratings
may be used in parallel. Each genset will be loaded with the same percentage of its nominal power.
Parameters used in the load sharing: (detailed descriptions are in the programming section)
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When the Datalink line is active, the Analog Load Share Line is not used.
The analog load share is a wire where all load sharing controllers are in parallel.
Only the active power is shared using the analog line. Thus it provides no control over the reactive
power sharing. However reactive power sharing may be still performed using the droop function. Please
see next chapter for the droop function.
As there is no communication between controllers in the absence of the Datalink, no smart load
management is performed. When the REMOTE START signal comes, the genset runs, synchronizes to
the busbar and supplies the active power requested by the load share line. It will stop only when the
REMOTE START signal is removed.
Parameters used in the analog load sharing: (details are in the programming section)
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As there is no communication between controllers in the absence of the Datalink, no smart load
management is performed. When the REMOTE START signal comes, the genset runs, synchronizes to
the busbar and closes its genset contactor.
The amount of active and reactive powers supplied to the load is controlled by the droop function. The
genset will stop only when the REMOTE START signal is removed.
Droop mode load sharing is less accurate than digital load sharing.
Differences between genset loads should be considered as normal.
Parameters used in the droop mode load sharing: (details are in the programming section)
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The Peak Lopping feature consists on the use of the genset system as a backup to the mains, in cases
where the mains power rating is insufficient to supply the load.
When peak lopping is enabled and the unit is in AUTO mode, if mains power exceeds the parameter
Peak Lopping Start Power during Peak Lopping Start /Stop Delay, then the genset system will start
and enter in parallel with the mains. As the mains power limit is not exceeded it will not supply power to
the load.
When the total load power exceeds the parameter Peak Lopping Maximum Mains Power the unit will
allow the mains to deliver only Peak Lopping Maximum Mains Power to the load. The exceeding
quantity will be supplied by the genset system.
When the total load power falls below the parameter Peak Lopping Stop Power during peak lopping
start/stop delay Peak Lopping Start /Stop Delay the load contactor will release and the unit swill start
the stop sequence.
The parameter Peak Lopping Stop Power should be less than the parameter Peak Lopping Start
Power in order to prevent unstable operation (genset starts and stops repeatedly).
The unit offers a comprehensive set of protection functions to detect quickly a mains failure during parallel
operation with mains. The protections are enabled after the timeout defined by the parameter Parallel
Check Delay. These protections will be explained with more detail in the chapter G59 PROTECTIONS.
If a mains failure occurs during parallel operation with mains, the mains contactor will immediately de-
energize, a general Parallel Mains Fail warning and a specific protection function warning will be
generated. The load will be supplied by the multi genset system without interruption. When mains is
restored again, the F700 will synchronize the genset system with the mains and resume to parallel
operation.
The F700 has a set of programmable parameters to define the Peak Lopping operation. All parameters
used in Uninterrupted Transfer and Soft transfer are also used in Peak Lopping. Additional parameters
are:
Peak Lopping Enable This parameter enables/disables the Peak Lopping operation.
Peak Lopping Maximum
This is maximum active power that the mains may deliver.
Mains Power
This is the mains active power limit for the start of the multi genset
Peak Lopping Start Power
system.
Peak Lopping Stop Power This is the total load active power for the stop of the multi genset system.
Peak Lopping Start /Stop
This is the delay time for starting/stopping of the multi genset system.
Delay
The peak lopping may be disabled momentarily with an external signal. In order to achieve this, a digital
input should be programmed as Disable Peak Lopping function input. More information about input
programming is found in the PROGRAMMING chapter.
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The Export to Mains mode allows the multi genset system to supply the mains power grid under
constant power factor. Thus the multi genset system will be part of the mains power supply system.
The Export to Mains mode is activated by setting the program parameter Power Export Enable. This
operating mode is not compatible with Peak Lopping. Thus Peak Lopping Enable parameter must be 0.
When Export to Mains is enabled, the mains voltages and frequency are within limits and the F700 in
AUTO mode, the unit will run the genset system, synchronize with mains and close the Load Contactor.
Then the output active power of the genset system will ramp-up at the rate defined in program parameter
Active Power Ramp. The reactive power is continuously adjusted in order to hold the power factor
constant (defined in Exported Power Factor).
When the requested output power is reached, the ramping will be terminated. The requested power is
defined by Exported Power program parameter.
The G59 protections for mains failure in parallel are active during the Export to Mains operation, with the
exception of Mains Reverse Power protection. If a mains failure is detected during paralleling, then the
mains contactor will open, and the F700 will continue to feed the local load. When the mains is restored,
then the genset system will resume Export to Mains operation.
The Export to Mains operation is compatible with the Weekly Operating Schedule. Thus the genset can
be programmed for supplying the mains only during given time intervals.
The power export mode may be disabled momentarily with an external signal. In order to achieve this, a
digital input should be programmed as Disable Power Export function input. More information about
input programming is found in the PROGRAMMING chapter.
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The Distributed Power Export to Mains mode allows an unlimited number of gensets to export power
to the mains and share active and reactive loads without any communication between controllers.
The application of this feature is large independent areas, relying only on generators for power
generation. Gensets are distributed to the area, making any communication between controllers
impossible. Thus each controller has to determine the required power to export independently from other
controllers.
OPERATING PRINCIPLE:
When required to run, each generator is synchronized and closed to the mains independently. Usually
generators are run and stopped manually by staff charged of power generation. The energy request will
depend of the time of the day, thus the required number of gensets will vary.
The operating principle is based on the precise measurement of the mains frequency by the controllers.
When the frequency is below the nominal value, this means a need for extra power, and each controller
will slowly ramp-up the exported power. When the frequency is above the nominal value, this shows an
excess of power export, thus each controller will ramp-down its export power. For stability reasons a
frequency band of no-action is also defined.
The reactive power export is controlled by the grid voltage. The controller tends to maintain the mains
voltage at its nominal value, resulting in the production of the exact amount of reactive power requested
by the load.
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PARAMETERS TO ADJUST:
The Distributed Power Export functionality is enabled by a digital input set to the “Distributed Power
Export” function (function_56). When signal arrives to this input, then the Distributed Power Export
operating mode is enabled.
Minimum Exported Power The exported power will not fall below this limit.
Export Power Ramp The genset active export power (KW) will be increased/decreased with
(kW/sec) this rate.
This is the minimum variation from the nominal frequency causing a
Frequency Barrier
power rump-up or ramp-down operation.
Other than above parameters, all parameters related to Power Export to Mains should be adequately
programmed and the Power Export mode should be enabled.
All gensets in the system synchronize and share the load. When genset power reaches the set limit, then
gensets synchronize with tha mains and start parallel operation. The extra load demand is supplied by the
mains.
In order to activate Peak Lopping with Genset Priority, the Peak Lopping Enable parameter must be
activated and the Peak Lopping Priority parameter must be set as Genset Priority.
If the total genset power available reaches Multi Genset Quick Start value, then the genset system will
synchronize to the busbar and the excess load will be supplied by the mains. Gensets continue their
operation at the power rating defined in Multi Genset Quick Start parameter. If the load falls below the
Multi Genset Quick Start parameter then the mains contactor opens and the load will be supplied by the
genset system only.
If one of the digital inputs of the Mains Synchronizing unit is adjusted as Force Parallel Operation and a
signal is applied to this input, the genset system will immediately synchronize to the mains regardsless of
the load value. However the load will be supplied by the genset system only. This operation mode allows
synchronizing to the mains to be ready before heavy loads enter into service.
PARAMETERS TO BE ADJUSTED:
Peak Lopping Enable This parameter allows the genset system to share the load with mains.
Peak Lopping Priority If this parameter is adjusted as Genset has priority over mains, then the
mains supplies the load only if the genset power is unsufficient.
If the genset total active load is above this level, the genset system will
Multi Genset Quick Start synchronize to the mains and the excess load will be supplied by the
mains.
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The protections are enabled after the timeout defined by the parameter Parallel Check Delay in order not
to detect a mains failure during transients caused by the closing of the contactors.
If any of the protection functions detects a mains failure during parallel with mains:
-the mains contactor is immediately de-energized,
-a Parallel Mains Fail warning is generated,
-a specific warning to the related protection function is generated.
However the ROCOF will not detect relatively slow changes in mains frequency.
However the vector shift will not detect relatively slow changes in mains frequency.
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Related parameters:
Mains Frequency Low Limit
Mains Frequency High Limit
Related parameters:
Mains Voltage Low Limit
Mains Voltage High Limit
Related parameter:
Mains Reverse Power Limit
If the parameter is set to zero, then the protection function will be disabled.
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Year 2011
The unit will record data in a directory named with the first 11 characters of its site-id parameter. In order
to avoid confusion between records, it is highly recommended to configure the site-id parameter
accordingly to the genset installation place. Thus the same memory module may be used for recording in
different controllers,
Inside the <SITE-ID> directory, the unit will open a separate directory for each year of recording. The
directory will be simply named by the year, like 2012, 2013 etc...
Inside the year directory, the controller will record data in a different file for each day of recording. The
record file will be named YYYYMMDD like “20120331” representing March ’31, 2012. Thus alphabetical
listing will produce a sorted list by date of recording.
The recorded file is of CSV (comma separated values) type. This is a text file which can be directly
opened with Microsoft Excel program without any loss of information. It can be also opened with any text
editor (like Notepad program).
Inside the file, each record consists of a line including a large set of measured parameters. The recorded
parameters list is not adjustable. The controller records all practically necessary parameters.
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t1: the load goes below the Load Shedding Low Limit, thus the Load Shedding output becomes inactive.
t2: the load goes above the Load Shedding High Limit, thus the Load Shedding output becomes active.
t3: the load goes below the Load Shedding Low Limit, thus the Load Shedding output becomes inactive.
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The parameters used in Load Shedding feature are in the Electrical Parameters Group:
Load Shedding Low Limit: If the genset power goes below this limit then the load_add relay will be
active.
Load Shedding High Limit: If the genset power goes above this limit then the load_substract relay will
be active.
Load Add Delay: This is the minimum delay between 2 load_add pulses. This is also the minimum delay
between 2 load_substract pulses.
Load Subtract-Add Delay: This is the minimum delay between load_add and load_substract pulses.
t1: the load goes below the Load Shedding Low Limit, thus the Load Add output becomes active.
t2: the load goes above the Load Shedding Low Limit, thus the Load Add output becomes inactive.
t3: the load goes above the Load Shedding High Limit, thus the Load Substract output becomes active.
t4: the load goes below the Load Shedding High Limit, thus the Load Substract output becomes inactive.
t5: the load goes below the Load Shedding Low Limit, but the Load Substract-Add delay is not expired. The
controller waits until expiration of the timer.
t6: the timer is expired and the load is still below the Load Shedding Low Limit, the Load Add output
becomes active.
t7: the load goes above the Load Shedding Low Limit, thus the Load Add output becomes inactive.
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t1: the load goes below the Multi Load Add Power Level.
t2: after Multi Load Add Start Delay the load is still below Multi Load Add Power Level, the Load_Add_1
sends a pulse.
t3: after Multi Load Add Start Delay and Multi Load Add Wait Delay, the load is still below Multi Load Add
Power Level, thus Load_Add_2 output sends a pulse.
t4: the load goes above the Multi Load Substract Power Level.
t5: after Multi Load Substract Start Delay, the load is still above Multi Load Substract Power Level, thus the
Load_Substract_2 sends a pulse.
t6: the load goes above the Multi Load Substract Power Level.
t7: Multi Load Subtract Wait Delay is already expired. After Multi Load Subtract Start Delay, the load is still
above Multi Load Substract Power Level, thus the Load_Subtract_1 output sends a pulse.
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If switching is done with digital input signal, one of digital inputs has to be defined as “2nd Volt-Freq
Select” using “INPUT FUNCTION SELECT“program group.
If third set is used, the one of digital inputs has to be defined as “3rd Volt-Freq Select” using “INPUT
FUNCTION SELECT“program group.
Below parameters are available for second voltage-frequency selection:
Nominal Voltage
Nominal Frequency
Nominal RPM
Genset Overcurrent Limit
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The scheduler consists of 144 programmable parameters, one for each hour in a week. Thus every hour
of the week may be independently selected as ON or OFF times.
These programmable parameters allow the genset to operate automatically only in allowed time limits.
The unit has a battery backed-up precision real time clock circuit. The real time clock circuit will continue
its operation even in power failures. The real time clock is precisely trimmed using the Real Time Clock
Adjust program parameter. For more details check the programming section.
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If the automatic topology determination is activated by program parameter, when the engine runs, the
connection topology is tested to be one of below ones during “holdoff timer” period.
If below voltage conditions are met continuously during 3 seconds, then the topology is considered to be
determined.
If the topology cannot be determined during holdoff timer duration, then an “Unknown Topology”
loaddump is generated, and the engine stops after cooldown.
This feature is especially useful for manual voltage adjustment after a new topology selection.
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CONTROLLER
SUPPLY OUTx
BAT+
The controller wakes-up on applying the power through the “wake-up” pushbutton. Then it will
immediately activate the zero power output which will cause the zero power relay to feed the controller.
If the engine is not run, or if the engine stops, a timer of 5 minutes will be counted. At the expiration of the
counter, the controller will deenergize the zero power relay which will cut the power supply. The controller
will wait in a zero-power state until the wake-up pushbutton is depressed again.
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The unit offers the possibility of MODBUS communication through below carriers:
-RS485 serial port, with adjustable baud rate between 2400 and 115200 bauds
-MODBUS-TCP/IP through Ethernet port (100Mb)
-MODBUS-TCP/IP through GPRS (85/42kb), client mode through Rainbow Scada only
Each register consists of 2 bytes (16 bits). A larger data structure will contain multiple registers.
The Modbus communications requires a slave address to be assigned to each device in the Modbus
network. This address ranges between 1 and 240 and allows the addressing of different slave devices in
the same network.
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Selecting a higher baud rate will allow faster communication, but will reduce the communication distance.
Selecting a lower baud rate will increase the communication distance, but will cause slower response
times.
Typically 9600 bauds will allow 1200m distance with special balanced 120 ohms cable.
Modbus Slave Address: may be set between 1 and 240. If only one unit is available in the same IP
address, it is advised to keep the default address (1).
Ethernet Enable: This parameter should be set to 1 (or checked) in order to enable the ethernet port.
Modbus TCP/IP Port: The usual setting is 502. However the unit is able to work on any port address.
User IP Mask: There are 3 mask registers available. The use of the registers are emphasized in the
GENA User Manual. Please set the first mask as 255.255.255.0 for the proper operation.
Ethernet Network IP: May be left as 0.0.0.0 for automatic address claim or set to a value in order to
claim a defined address.
Ethernet Gateway IP: Should be set in accordance with your local switch configuration.
Ethernet Subnet Mask: Should be set in accordance with your local switch configuration.
16bit variables: These variables are stored in a single register. Bit_0 denotes the LSB and bit 15
denotes the MSB.
32 bit variables: These variables are stored in 2 consecutive registers. The high order 16 bits are in the
first register and the low order 16 bits are in the second register
Bit arrays: Arrays larger than 16 bits are stored in multiple registers. The LSB of the first register is bit_0.
The MSB of the first register is bit_15. The LSB of the second register is bit_16. The MSB of the second
register is bit_31, and so on.
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Below is a shortlist of available Modbus registers. For complete register map please refer to 500 Modbus
Application Manual.
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Modbus Slave Address: may be set between 1 and 240. If only one unit is available in the same IP
address, it is advised to keep the default address (1).
Ethernet Enable: This parameter should be set to 1 (or checked) in order to enable the ethernet port.
Modbus TCP/IP Port: The usual setting is 502. However the unit is able to work on any port address.
User IP Mask: There are 3 mask registers available. The use of the registers are emphasized in the
GENA User Manual. Please set the first mask as 255.255.255.0 for the proper operation.
Ethernet Network IP: May be left as 0.0.0.0 for automatic address claim or set to a value in order to
claim a defined address.
Ethernet Gateway IP: Should be set in accordance with your local switch configuration.
Ethernet Subnet Mask: Should be set in accordance with your local switch configuration.
When a fault case occurs or the genset runs or the genset takes the load or the genset unloads or the
genset stops, an automatic SNMP TRAP message is send to the SNMP Client.
In order to enable SNMP TRAP messages, the Client has to send at least one SNMP request message to
the controller in order to inform it about its IP address. The controller records the address of the last
SNMP Client and sends trap messages to this address.
The SNMP TRAP message message contains the controller operating mode, engine status and the alarm
list.
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The CE mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety,
health environmental and customer protection.
UL / CSA Conformity:
-UL 6200, Controls for Stationary Engine Driven Assemblies (Certificate # - 20140725-E314374)
-CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 14-13 – Industrial Control Equipment
38. MAINTENANCE
Wipe the unit, if necessary with a soft damp cloth. Do not use chemical agents
The european ROHS directive restricts and prohibits the use of some chemical materials in electronic
devices.
Following the “DIRECTIVE 2011/65/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of
8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and
electronic equipment”, this product is listed in annex-I under category: “Monitoring and control
instruments including industrial monitoring and control instruments” and exempted from ROHS
directive.
However we are not using any ROHS uncompliant electronic components in the production. Only the
solder contains lead. The switching to unleaded solderin is in progress.
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The genset operates while AC mains are OK or continues to operate after AC mains are OK:
KW and cosΦ readings are faulty although the Amp readings are correct:
-Current transformers are not connected to the correct inputs or some of the CTs are connected with
reverse polarity. Determine the correct connections of each individual CT in order to obtain correct KW
and cosΦ for the related phase, and then connect all CTs. Please review chapter “AC CURRENT
INPUTS”
When the AC mains fails the unit energizes the fuel solenoid, but does not start and OIL
PRESSURE EXISTS ! message is displayed:
The unit is not supplied with battery (-) voltage at the oil pressure input.
-Oil pressure switch not connected.
-Oil pressure switch connection wire cut.
-Oil pressure switch faulty.
-Oil pressure switch closes too lately. If oil pressure switch closes, the unit will start. Optionally oil
pressure switch may be replaced.
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The engine does not run after the first start attempt, then the unit does not start again and OIL
PRESSURE EXISTS ! message is displayed:
-The oil pressure switch closes very lately. As the unit senses an oil pressure, it does not start. When oil
pressure switch closes the unit will start. Optionally the oil pressure switch may be replaced.
When the AC mains fails, the engine starts to run but the unit gives START FAIL alarm and then
the engine stops:
-The generator phase voltages are not connected to the unit. Measure the AC voltage between
terminals GEN L1-L2-L3 and Generator Neutral at the rear of the unit while the engine is running. A
fuse protecting the generator phases may be failed. A misconnection may be occurred. If everything is
OK, turn all the fuses off, and then turn all the fuses on, starting from the DC supply fuse. Then test the
unit again.
-The generator voltage rises lately. Also the generator remnant voltage is below 15 volts. The unit
removes starting with the generator frequency, and needs at least 15 volts to measure the frequency.
-The unit is also able to cut cranking from charge alternator voltage and oil pressure input. Please read
chapter “CRANK CUTTING”
Measure the DC-supply voltage between terminals BAT+ and BAT- at the rear of the unit. If OK, turn all
fuses off, then turn all the fuses on, starting from the DC supply fuse. Then test the unit again.
The program lock input disables programming mode entry. Disconnect the program lock input from
battery negative before modification. Do not forget to make this connection again to prevent
unauthorized program modifications.
These parameters are reserved for factory setting and cannot be modified.
AUTO led flashes and the genset does not run when mains fail:
The unit is in Weekly Schedule OFF time. Please check date and time setting of the unit. Please check
also Weekly Schedule program parameters.
Check that the genset Yellow led is on steadily. Adjust genset voltage and frequency limits if necessary.
Check that the digital output-8 is configured as “Genset Contactor”
Check “Genset Contactor Timer” program parameter.
Check that a Genset Loading Inhibit input signal is not active. Check input functions. If an input is
configured as “Genset Loading Inhibit” then check the signal is not present at this input.
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