paralleling all-in-one

GENSYS 2.0
All-in-one genset control
and paralleling unit
with integrated PLC
Compact all-in-one module
I/O flexibility
Internal logic sequences,
programmable by equations
New multi-function graphic display
5 isolated serial ports: RS485, 2 CAN bus,
Ethernet, SD card reader
J1939 communications with electronic engines
Fully compatible with all speed governors and AVRs

The GENSYS 2.0 is a control unit PROGRAMMING BY EQUATIONS

designed for generator electrical The GENSYS 2.0 controller is a real PLC unit where equations and
panels. sequences can be programmed directly by the user with text editor
software or Easy PLC software (cf p 66).
This all-in-one unit combines
all necessary functions: INPUTS / OUTPUTS WITH NO LIMIT
Three phase mains failure The number of input/outputs that can be added is one of the most
Engine start/stop and important on the market. Extension modules (DIN rail mounting) can be
protection added on the CAN bus. This extends the inputs/outputs up to 128 digital
inputs, 64 digital outputs, 44 analog inputs and 8 analog outputs.
Alternator control and
protection MINIMUM OPTIONS
Mechanical parameters display This compact controller is offered with a minimum of options to fit all
Electrical parameters display types of application without expensive add-on packages. The standard
Genset synchronization GENSYS 2.0 unit is recommended for all types of power plant, from 1 to
Load sharing and kW control 14 generators.
For specific needs, GENSYS 2.0 can include the following options:
Load sharing and kvar control Mains paralleling
GENSYS 2.0 is configurable via its Phase shift compensation (ie: DYN 11)
front panel or via a PC with CRE
INTER-UNIT ISOLATED CAN BUS
Config software (cf. p64). It has
The GENSYS 2.0 has a inter-unit isolated CAN bus port for information
an embedded web site which is transfer (dead busbar management, static paralleling, kW and kvar load
password protected. sharing...).
The GENSYS 2.0 controller has The inter-unit bus allows more information exchanges between modules
analog load sharing lines and and reduces the wiring and the number of I/O used on each module.
is compatible with all types of
analog load sharing modules.

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on SUPER DROOP

Super Droop was developed by Perfect for mobile or remote genset

CRE Technology to provide an applications
innovative new solution to the The digital Super Droop feature
genset industry. Thanks to its Super (wireless load sharing) makes it
Droop feature, your plant does not simpler. CRE Technology makes
need extra communication ports genset paralleling simple as cabling
for load sharing. The units only between units becomes useless.
communicate via the busbar. Unique on the market
In Super Droop mode, the load No communication between units
sharing is managed between is needed to achieve paralleling.
50.50Hz (0% load) and 50.00Hz The curve is almost isochronous at
(100% load). This is adjustable. +/-0,25Hz.
For this specific droop, it is not Super Droop is available on GENSYS
necessary to set the engine speed 2.0, Unigen and Unigen PLUS
precisely, and no connections are modules.
required between each unit, not
even the 0V.
The kW and kvar load sharing is
managed with super droop
The unit includes the usual
protections (phase sequence
protection included)

APPLICATIONS GENSETS WITH MAINS FEATURES

Gas and fuel generators When several generators are paralleled Control and management
Cogeneration with mains, the MASTER 2.0 is used Manual and automatic engine
Turbo-alternator (connection via inter-module CAN bus) for: control.
Synchronization and power Three phase mains failure J1939 compatibility (Cummins,
management module (without Paralleled gensets with several mains Volvo, Scania, MTU, CAT...)
engine control). control Automatic start/stop control
Electrical protection for power plant depending on load demand.
1 generator in change over mode
Dead busbar management.
with mains. and mains
Isochronous or droop kW load
1 generator in parallel with mains: Electrical parameters display for sharing control (via CAN bus serial
Base load or Peak shaving. power plant and mains port, up to 14 generators)
2 to 14 gensets in parallel and Manual and automatic paralleling Constant voltage (or droop) kvar
change over with mains. with mains (frequency, phase and load sharing control (via CAN bus
2 to 14 gensets in parallel and voltage) serial port, up to 14 generators)
paralleled with mains for load Power factor control when Power factor control when
transfer. In this case, the Master paralleling with mains. paralleling with mains.
2.0 is used for mains paralleling via KW power management with several KW control (base load or peak
CAN bus. modes: shaving) when paralleling with
No break change over with load mains.
Static paralleling (engine stopped)
Tie breaker management. transfer Protections
Permanent paralleling in base load Generator electrical protections:
Permanent paralleling in peak <F, >F, <U, >U, >I, >In, >P, <P, <-P,
>Q, <Q, <-Q
shaving mode (export/import)
FOCUS Mains electrical protections
(option) : <F, >F, <U, >U, >P, <P, <-P,
on COMPATIBILITY >Q, <Q, <-Q, phase shit, df/dt.
Thanks to its versatile connectivity the GENSYS family is compatible Short circuit protection.
with peripheral devices: Phase sequence protection, phase
Electronic engines: CAN bus J1939/MTU MDEC shift compensation.
Speed govenors: 10 VDC/Pulse/PWM 500Hz
AVR: 0-10 K/Pulse
PLC/HMI: Modbus RTU RS485/Modbus TCP ethernet
Power transducers: 4-20mA
I/O extensions (only for GENSYS 2.0 and GENSYS 2.0 CORE): CAN open
Mains: CAN inter-GENSYS
Analog load sharers: parallel lines

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GENSYS 2.0
Synchronization CHARACTERISTICS Ports
Manual and automatic frequency Current, voltage and frequency 5 isolated serial ports are available:
and phase synchronization DC voltage power supply input: 8 RS485 for Modbus RTU (read
(differential frequency meter + to 35VDC, 600mA at 12VDC and and write)/ male Sub-D 9 pins
synchroscope available on screen). 300mA at 24VDC. 120 ohm resistors selected by
Manual and automatic voltage AC voltage inputs: 100 to 480Vac, micro-switch.
synchronization (differential 100mA max. Neutral terminal does
voltmeter available on screen). CAN bus for inter-GENSYS/
not need to be connected. Master 2.0 connection:
Information display AC current inputs: 0 to 5A, 1VA.
male Sub-D 9 pins 120 ohms re-
Engine parameters display: oil Each phase is isolated from the
pressure, water temp, speed, hours others. sistors selected by micro-switch
run meter AC current overload: 15A during 10s. CAN bus dedicated to options
Generator electrical parameters Frequency measurement: 45 to J1939, I/O extensions:
display: 70 Hz 15VAC minimum between male Sub-D 9 pins 120 ohm
Phase-phase Voltage phase and neutral. resistors selected by micro-
(3 phase RMS) Voltage control signal: The voltage switch
Phase-neutral voltage control (AVR) is made either by a Ethernet: PC communication/
(3 phase RMS) +/-10VDC output with adjustable Modbus TCP
Current (3 phase RMS) span and offset or by voltage+/ SD card reader
Frequency voltage- contacts.
Active power (3 phase + total) Size and weigh
Environment Size: 248x197x57mm
Reactive power Operating temperature: -20 to +70C
(3 phase + total) (9.76x7.76x2.24in)
Storage temperature: -30 to +80C Panel cut out: 177x228mm
Power factor (3 phase + total) Humidity: 5 to 95%. Tropic-proof
Active power energy (kWh) (6.97x8.98in)
circuits for normal operation in Weight: 1.9kg (4.2lb)
Reactive power energy (kvarh) humid conditions.
Mains electrical parameters display: Certifications
Inputs, outputs European Union Directives:
Phase-phase Voltage
Digital inputs: NO or NC to ground. EN 50081-2, EN 50082-2, 73/23EEC
(3 phase RMS)
Emergency stop input: Norm. Front panel: IP54 protection. Back
Current (3 phase)
Closed 24V. panel: IP20 protection.
Frequency
Relay outputs (crank and fuel): 5A.
Active power Other
The 24V is provided through the
Reactive power LCD characteristics: 114x64mm, 60
emergency push button.
Power factor cd/m backlight, 3 character sizes.
Relay outputs (breakers): 5A,
Import active power energy Terminals: 2 piece connectors,
230VAC max. NO + NC available.
(kWh) 2,5mm.
Transistor outputs: 350mA, over-
Import reactive power energy Languages: English, Spanish,
current protected.
(kvarh) French, Italian.
Analog inputs (oil pressure and
Alarms and events water temp): 0 to 400 Ohms.
The last 50 alarms and last 50 Calibration is configurable.
shutdowns are recorded on non Analog inputs (spare 1 and spare 2): 0
volatile memory. to 10 K. PART NUMBER
Data logging every 100ms. Calibration for speed and frequency A53Z0
Other control is made either by a +/- SOFTWARE
Electronic droop function (droop 10VDC output with adjustable span CRE Config / Easy PLC
<1%). Allows load sharing without and offset or by speed+/speed- CABLE
inter-unit communication. contacts. A53W1
Quasisochronous load sharing. Magnetic pick up input: 100 to
ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS
Watchdog digital output for 10.000Hz, 2VAC minimum. Reduced: GENSYS 2.0 LT
microprocessor life signal. PWM output for CAT and Perkins Complementary: Master 2.0
engines

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governor
From speed
Pickup input

External Tank

power supply
isolated from
Chassis
Pickup +

G8
Capacitor
(optional)
governor
To speed
Pickup -

G7
-Alim
analog
Power Tank Speed out+

K1

controller
G9 G11 G10 K4

Speed
Speed ref

-
Power supply -

K3
Shield

OR
F
Power supply + PWM

ECU
K2
+
Pwm output

F
Emergency

A3
stop

Analog
+
Crank AVR out +

AVR
H2 H4 H3

G
CRANK relay out -

A1
AVR out -

+Alim
output 6
Shield 1
Fuel
relay out

A2
FUEL
output 7

F
Gen L1 100 - 480 V

B2

L1
F
Gen L2

B3

L2
F
Gen L3

B4

L3
SPARE Output 1

C1
Gen N

B1

N
S1
P1
Spare output examples: 1-5A
Gen I3+

D6
- +/- speed to speed governor
SPARE Output 2
- Engine preglow

C2
- Visual / Audio alarm Gen 3-

D5

S2
P2 S1
- Generator breaker trip

P1
- Lubrification pump
Gen I2+

D4
- Reverse power Output 3
- ... SPARE

C3
Gen I2-

D3

S2
P2 S1
P1
Gen I1+

D2
Output 4
SPARE C4
Gen I1-

D1

S2
P2
Gen Open Breaker

E4

- Alim
+Alim
SPARE Output 5
C5

Gen Close Breaker

E5
Gen Common

E6
Shield
F5

Not connected when

several generators
Oil pressure meas. - Mains Open Breaker

E1
F8

F8

Load
Oil pressure meas. +
F9

F9

Mains Close Breaker

E2

- Alim
Mains Common

E3
Water temp meas. -
F6

F6

P2
S2
Water temp meas + Bus / Mains I1 -

L6
F7

F7
If chassis not connected to 0V

If chassis connected to 0V

Bus / Mains I1 + L5
Engine meas. 1 -
F1

F1

S1 P2
P1
S2
Engine meas. + Bus / Mains I2 -
F2

F2

L4

Bus / Mains I2 +
L3

Engine meas. 2 -

S1

P1
F3

F3

P2
S2
Engine meas. 2 + Bus / Mains I3 -
L2
F4

F4

Bus / Mains I3 +
L1

S1
P1

L1
F

Bus / Mains L1
B5

Mains power by external

GENSYS 2.0

Shield
G2

transducer
F

Bus / Mains L2

L2
B6

+/- 20mA -
G3

L3
F

+/- 20mA or +/- 10V Bus / Mains L3

B7

+/- 20mA +
G1

100 - 500V

Shield
G5

Mains

Parallel +
G6

Parallel lines to GCR or

WOODWARD analog load
Mains breaker IN
J1

sharing
Parallel -
G4

Gen Breaker IN
J2

Spare input examples:

Remote start/stop - +/- speed inputs
J3
DB9 male
9 - 0V
8 - NC
7 - NC
6-A
5-B
4 - 0V
3 - 0V
2 - NC
1 - NC

COM 5
RS 485

- Low temp warning

Isolated RS485 / MODBUS RTU
Spare J4 /Oil press - Low water level
J4

- Low fuel warning

- Charger fault
Spare J5 /Water temp
J5

- Air damper shut

- Exter electrical fault
Spare input J6
DB9 male

COM 1 - ...
9 - NC
8 - NC
7 - CANH
6 - 0V
5 - 0V
4 - NC
3 - 0V
2 - CANL
1 - NC

J6
CAN 1

IsolatedCAN1 INTER-GENSYS
+ MASTER 2.0 Spare input J7
J7

Spare input J8
J8
DB9 male

Spare input J9
9 - NC
8 - NC
7 - CANH
6 - 0V
5 - 0V
4 - NC
3 - 0V
2 - CANL
1 - NC

COM 2
J9
CAN 2
1 genset to mains application
Wiring example :
REV.
c

d
a

Isolated CAN 2 J1939

Spare input J10
J10
DESCRIPT

R=120 ohms

Spare input J11

J11
Wiring Gensys 2.0 A53Z0

COM 3
DATE

Type B
USB

Isolated USB to PC Spare input J12

J12
PAR
LB

Spare input J13

J13
N DESSIN
FEUILLE

A53Z0 A 2001 C

- Alim
J14

Spare input J14

COM 4
Memory slot
RJ45

COM 6

Isolated ETHERNET
Spare input J15
J15
1 DE 1

REV

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