Application Notes

Interfacing DEIF equipment to governors

and AVRs
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DEIF A/S

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Interfacing DEIF equipment to governors and AVRs Application Notes

Table of contents

1. ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT.................................................................................................... 4

GENERAL PURPOSE ...................................................................................................................... 4
INTENDED USERS ......................................................................................................................... 4
CONTENTS/OVERALL STRUCTURE.................................................................................................. 4
2. WARNINGS AND LEGAL INFORMATION ........................................................................... 5
LEGAL INFORMATION AND RESPONSIBILITY .................................................................................... 5
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE AWARENESS ..................................................................................... 5
SAFETY ISSUES ............................................................................................................................ 5
DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................................ 5
3. ABBREVIATIONS AND NAMES ........................................................................................... 6

4. GENERAL COMMENTS REGARDING ADJUSTMENT OF GOVERNORS AND AVRS ..... 7

DEIF PI STEP REGULATORS ......................................................................................................... 7
DEIF PI ANALOGUE OUTPUT REGULATORS .................................................................................... 7
5. COMMISSIONING ................................................................................................................. 8
THE PRIME MOVER AND GENERATOR ............................................................................................. 8
SPEED DROOP ON SPEED GOVERNOR ............................................................................................ 8
VOLTAGE DROOP ON AVR ............................................................................................................ 8
INITIAL SETTING OF SPEED GOVERNOR/AVR .................................................................................. 8
ADJUSTING DEIF CONTROLLERS ................................................................................................. 10
UNI-LINE LOAD SHARERS AND SYNCHRONISERS ADJUSTMENT ....................................................... 13
6. GOVERNOR INTERFACE BASIC CIRCUITS..................................................................... 15
DIRECT ANALOGUE CONTROLS .................................................................................................... 15
COMBINED ANALOGUE CONTROLS ............................................................................................... 16
7. GOVERNOR INTERFACES................................................................................................. 17
BARBER-COLMAN DYNA 1 ......................................................................................................... 17
BARBER-COLMAN DYNA DPG 2200 GOVERNOR ......................................................................... 17
BARBER-COLMAN DYNA 8000 GOVERNOR ................................................................................. 18
BARBER-COLMAN DYNA 1 DIGITAL CONTROLLERS ...................................................................... 18
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CATERPILLAR ADEM ENGINE CONTROLLER ............................................................................... 20
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CATERPILLAR PEEC ENGINE CONTROLLER ................................................................................ 20
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CATERPILLAR PULSE W IDTH MODULATOR CONVERTER .............................................................. 21
CUMMINS EFC GOVERNOR ......................................................................................................... 21
CUMMINS ECM CONTROLLER ..................................................................................................... 21
CUMMINS POWER COMMAND CONTROL (PCC) LOAD SHARING SYSTEM AND MULTI-LINE 2............. 22
DETROIT DIESEL DDEC-III/DDEC-IV ELECTRONIC GOVERNOR .................................................... 23
DEUTZ EMR ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER ...................................................................................... 23
GAC TYPE ESD 5111, 5221 AND 5131 ...................................................................................... 24
GAC TYPE ESD 5330 ................................................................................................................ 25
GAC TYPE ESD 5500 ................................................................................................................ 25
HEINZMANN TYPE E1-D AND E1-F SPEED GOVERNOR .................................................................. 27
HEINZMANN TYPE E6, E6V, E10, E16 AND E30 SPEED GOVERNOR .............................................. 27
HEINZMANN OLYMPUS FOR GAS TURBINES .................................................................................. 28
HEINZMANN KG 6 - 04 TO KG10 - 04 .......................................................................................... 28
MTU MDEC 4000 CONTROLLER ................................................................................................ 28
PERKINS TYPE ECM CONTROLLER .............................................................................................. 29
SCANIA TYPE DEC2 CONTROLLER ............................................................................................ 29
TOHO ELECTRONIC GOVERNOR SPEED CONTROLLER XS-400B-03.............................................. 29

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VOLVO TYPE EMS2 CONTROLLER ............................................................................................... 30

W OODWARD TYPE 1724 AND 1712 GOVERNOR ........................................................................... 31
W OODWARD TYPE 2301A SPEED CONTROL GOVERNOR ............................................................... 31
W OODWARD TYPE 2301A LOAD SHARING.................................................................................... 31
W OODWARD TYPE 701A ............................................................................................................ 31
W OODWARD 721 DIGITAL SPEED CONTROL ................................................................................. 32
W OODWARD GENERATOR LOAD SENSOR ..................................................................................... 32
W OODWARD L-SERIES GOVERNOR ............................................................................................. 32
W OODWARD PROACT DIGITAL SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM TYPE I AND II.......................................... 33
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W OODWARD PEAK 150 DIGITAL CONTROL FOR STEAM TURBINES ............................................. 33
W OODWARD UG8 DIGITAL CONTROL........................................................................................... 33
8. AVR INTERFACE BASIC CIRCUITS .................................................................................. 34
DIRECT ANALOGUE CONTROLS .................................................................................................... 34
COMBINED ANALOGUE CONTROLS, 3-WIRE .................................................................................. 35
COMBINED ANALOGUE CONTROLS, 2-WIRE .................................................................................. 36
9. AVR INTERFACES .............................................................................................................. 37
AVK COSIMAT AVR ................................................................................................................... 37
BASLER ELECTRIC AEC63-7 AVR .............................................................................................. 38
BASLER ELECTRIC DIGITAL EXCITATION CONTROL SYSTEM (DECS) .............................................. 38
BASLER ELECTRIC SR 4A/6A/8A/9A/32A AVR........................................................................... 38
BASLER ELECTRIC SSR 32-12, 63-12, 125-12 AVR ................................................................... 39
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CATERPILLAR VR3 ................................................................................................................... 40
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CATERPILLAR VR6 ................................................................................................................... 40
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CATERPILLAR DVR................................................................................................................... 41
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CATERPILLAR CDVR ................................................................................................................ 42
LEROY SOMER TYPE R438/R448 LS/C OR D AVR ...................................................................... 43
LEROY SOMER TYPE R449 AVR ................................................................................................. 44
LEROY SOMER TYPE R610 AVR ................................................................................................. 44
LEROY SOMER TYPE R610 3F AVR ............................................................................................ 44
MARATHON MAGNAMAX/DVR 2000C AVR ................................................................................. 45
MARELLI MARK 1 AVR ............................................................................................................... 45
MARELLI M25FA502A ............................................................................................................... 45
MECC-ALTE TYPE U.V.R. AVR ................................................................................................... 46
STAMFORD NEWAGE TYPE MA325, MA327, MX321, MX341, SR465, SX421 AND SX440.......... 46
10. TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................... 47

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1. About this document

General purpose
This document includes application notes for interfacing DEIF’s equipment of the uni-line, multi-
line 2 and Delomatic series to governors and AVRs. It mainly includes examples of different
applications suitable for the unit.

For functional descriptions, the procedure for parameter setup, complete

standard parameter lists etc., please see the relevant documentation for the
equipment in question.

The general purpose of the Application Notes is to offer the designer information about suitable
applications interfacing to governors and AVRs.

Please make sure to read the relevant documentation before working with the
DEIF equipment and the gen-set to be controlled. Failure to do this could
result in damage to the equipment or human injury.

Intended users
The Application Notes is mainly intended for the person responsible for designing systems. In most
cases, this would be a panel builder designer. Naturally, other users might also find useful
information in this document.

Contents/overall structure
The Application Notes is divided into chapters, and in order to make the structure of the
document simple and easy to use, each chapter will begin from the top of a new page.

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2. Warnings and legal information

Legal information and responsibility

DEIF takes no responsibility for installation or operation of the generator set. If there is any doubt
about how to install or operate the generator set controlled, the company responsible for the
installation or the operation of the set must be contacted.

The DEIF equipment is not to be opened by unauthorised personnel. If opened

anyway, the warranty will be lost.

Electrostatic discharge awareness

Sufficient care must be taken to protect the terminals against static discharges during the
installation. Once the unit is installed and connected, these precautions are no longer necessary.

Safety issues
Installing the DEIF equipment implies work with dangerous currents and voltages. Therefore, the
installation should only be carried out by authorised personnel who understand the risks involved in
working with live electrical equipment.

Be aware of the hazardous live currents and voltages. Do not touch any AC
measurement inputs as this could lead to injury or death.

Definitions
Throughout this document a number of notes and warnings will be presented. To ensure that these
are noticed, they will be highlighted in order to separate them from the general text.

Notes

The notes provide general information which will be helpful for the reader to bear
in mind.

Warnings

The warnings indicate a potentially dangerous situation which could result in

death, personal injury or damaged equipment, if certain guidelines are not
followed.

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3. Abbreviations and names

The following abbreviations and names are used for DEIF units:

- Uni-line: A family of single-function components. The uni-line synchronisers and load

sharers all have relay control outputs.
- EP-Q96 and EPN-110DN: Electronic potentiometers giving a DC voltage output.
- Multi-line 2: A family of multifunctional components. These have relay control outputs as
standard (for both speed governor and AVR), and analogue (+/-20mA) as well as Pulse
Width Modulated (PWM) outputs as option.
o PPU: Paralleling and Protection Unit.
o GPC: Generator Paralleling Controller.
o AGC: Automatic Generator Controller (Automatic Mains Failure unit with engine control).
o BGC: Basic Generator Controller (Automatic Mains Failure unit with limited control
functions).
- Delomatic: A multifunctional system capable of power management functions besides all
generator control and protection functions. The SCM-1 mentioned is the generator control
plug-in module in Delomatic with relay or analogue outputs for speed governor and AVR.

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4. General comments regarding adjustment of governors and AVRs

DEIF PI step regulators

PI step regulator is a commonly used regulator for speed control. Also when interfacing to an
electronic governor/AVR without capability for binary inputs. In this case an electronic
potentiometer type EP-Q96 or EPN-110DN is used to convert the relay outputs from PI step
regulator into an analogue signal which can be used by the governor/AVR.

Usually the most accepted signals are voltage signals.

DEIF Controller EP-Q96/EPN-110DN Governor/AVR

0…1 / 0…5 / 0…10V DC

DEIF PI analogue output regulators

Only max. scale outputs are shown in the following. Any scaling within the max. values can be
achieved.

The DEIF analogue output regulators are available in:

- Delomatic multifunction generator control and protection system +/-20mA

- Multi-line 2 units AGC, PPU and GPC +/-20mA, PWM
- Multi-line 2 unit BGC +/-20mA
- Electronic potentiometers EP-Q96 and EPN-110DN +/-10V DC

DEIF Controller Governor/AVR

0…1 / 0…5 / 0…10V DC, +/-20mA, PWM

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5. Commissioning

The prime mover and generator

The prime mover can be diesel engine, gas engine, gas turbine or steam turbine. The type of
prime mover is unimportant. The generator must be a synchronous generator with adjustable
Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR).

Speed droop on speed governor

The speed governor is recommended to have a speed droop of 3-4% (speed dropping 3-4%
from no load to full load when the DEIF equipment is not in control). To ensure equal load
sharing on parallel running machines, all governors must have the same droop setting.

Since the DEIF units all contain frequency as well as power control facilities and
use these for control simultaneously, the resulting system will be isochronous
(without speed droop), even though the governors are adjusted with droop.

Even though speed droop is recommended, the DEIF units AGC, BGC, PPU and
GPC can control isochronous speed governors (without droop) when using
analogue/PWM output for speed control. Delomatic 3 and uni-line always require
droop.

Voltage droop on AVR

The AVR controls the generator voltage in a manner comparable to the speed governor
controlling the prime mover speed.

This means that the generator AVR must have a voltage droop of 3-4% (voltage dropping 3-
4% from no load to full load when the DEIF equipment has no control). To ensure equal var
sharing on parallel running generators, the voltage droop must be the same for all generators.

Since the DEIF units all have options for voltage as well as reactive power/power
factor control facilities and use these for control simultaneously, the resulting
system, if the option is selected, will be with fixed voltage (without voltage droop)
even though the AVRs are adjusted with droop.

Initial setting of speed governor/AVR

With relay output(s) directly connected

- Disable the outputs from the DEIF controller(s).
- Run the generator with no load.
- Adjust the frequency (on the speed governor) to be base frequency (50 or 60Hz) plus 50%
of the droop (4% droop means +2% = 1Hz for 50Hz).
- Adjust the generator voltage (on the AVR) to nominal voltage plus 50% of the voltage droop
(4% voltage droop means +2%).

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With electronic potentiometer analogue output

As especially governors are sensitive to the external circuit impedance, it is essential that the
initial settings of speed governor/AVR are done with the electronic potentiometer connected, but
disabled (turn off the power supply). If you fail to do this, you may experience control problems
later on. The only exception from this rule is the Woodward load sensor (please see the chapter
Woodward generator load sensor). After this:

- Run the generator with no load.

- Adjust the frequency (on the speed governor) to be base frequency (50 or 60Hz) plus 50%
of the droop (4% droop means +2% = 1Hz for 50Hz).
- Adjust the generator voltage (on the AVR) to nominal voltage plus 50% of the voltage droop
(4% voltage droop means +2%).

With Delomatic analogue output

The analogue output from Delomatic is +/-20mA, which in most cases must be converted into a
voltage using a resistor across the terminals (250Ω gives 5V DC at 20mA).

As especially governors are sensitive to the external circuit impedance, it is essential that the initial
settings of speed governor/AVR are done with the Delomatic connected and live, but disabled (set
the Delomatic in "switchboard mode" by deactivating the AUTO input on the module SCM-1
(terminals 26-28)). This will "disable" the control outputs, but the generator protection is still active.
If you fail to do this, you may experience control problems later on. After this:

- Run the generator with no load.

- Adjust the frequency (on the speed governor) to be base frequency (50 or 60Hz) plus 50%
of the droop (4% droop means +2% = 1Hz for 50Hz).
- Adjust the generator voltage (on the AVR) to nominal voltage plus 50% of the voltage droop
(4% voltage droop means +2%).

After this you can activate the AUTO input again.

With multi-line 2 PPU/GPC/AGC/BGC analogue output

The analogue output from PPU/GPC/AGC/BGC is +/-20mA, which in most cases must be
converted into a voltage using a resistor across the terminals (250Ω gives 5V DC at 20mA).

As especially governors are sensitive to the external circuit impedance, it is essential that the
initial settings of speed governor/AVR are done with the PPU/GPC/AGC/BGC connected and
live, but disabled (set the PPU/GPC in "manual mode" by deactivating the "start sync./contr."
input on terminals 25 (input)-28 (com.)). This will "disable" the control outputs, but the generator
protection is still active. If you fail to do this, you may experience control problems later on. After
this:

- Run the generator with no load.

- Adjust the frequency (on the speed governor) to be base frequency (50 or 60Hz) plus 50%
of the droop (4% droop means +2% = 1Hz for 50Hz).
- Adjust the generator voltage (on the AVR) to nominal voltage plus 50% of the voltage droop
(4% voltage droop means +2%).

After this you can activate the "start sync./contr." input again/set the AGC/BGC back in AUTO.

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With multi-line 2 PPU/GPC/AGC PWM output for Caterpillar
Since the PWM initial setting has an influence on the start-up speed of the engine, the first thing to
do is to set this (setting 2272 for multi-line, 2662 for AGC):

- Make sure that the generator cannot start.

- Turn the PPU/GPC/AGC OFF and ON again (to make sure that the PWM output is reset).
- Start the generator (no load).
- Adjust setting 2272/2662 until the correct speed (and frequency) is achieved.

Adjusting DEIF controllers

The first attempt is always an "I hope settings are OK". For this purpose DEIF has with
experience gained over the years come to some initial settings, which may not be perfect but
can be used to start the adjustment of regulators/controllers.

Adjusting PI (Proportional Integral) step regulators (with relay outputs) and PID (Proportional
Integral Differential) (with analogue outputs) controllers is not easy. The following is a short cut,
giving you an acceptable result (maybe not perfect, but acceptable).

Delomatic/PPU/GPC/AGC/BGC
The equipment is delivered with a factory setting, which will be acceptable in 90% of the cases.
Start the generator and test it. The worst thing that can happen is a generator trip, in which case
a new attempt must be made.

Analogue output PI
The analogue speed output can be used for engines with electronic governors.

Both Delomatic and PPU/GPC/AGC/BGC accept push-button inputs for manual speed control
and can be connected directly, even if manual running is required.

The analogue voltage output can be used for generators with electronic AVRs.

Both Delomatic and PPU/GPC/AGC/BGC accept push-button inputs for manual voltage control
and can be connected directly, even if manual running is required.

The output is +/-20mA.

1) The integral time (the time to compensate for deviations from set point) should be as short
as possible, but to avoid hunting the setting is recommended to give a fairly long integral
time, so, as a beginning, the integral time (Ki factor in multi-line) can remain as factory
setting.
2) The gain is now adjusted. Increase the value until the speed governor/AVR becomes
unstable, and decrease until it stabilises again.
3) Repeat 2), but this time by lowering the integral time (increase Ki in multi-line, decrease Tn
in Delomatic) until instability, and increase the integral time again until stability is reached.
4) The easiest way to test is to use (if possible) a load bank, applying "jumps" in generator
load and thereby testing the speed/AVR control.

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Relay output PI step

Delomatic and uni-line:

There are 2 settings: Time pulse, which is the shortest relay "ON" signal time.
Gain Kp, which is the amplification factor for the proportional part.

The shortest acceptable time pulse time is dependent on the reaction of the governor/AVR and
connection type. Slow reaction => long time pulse.

Multi-line:
Apart from the Kp (proportional gain) and Ki (integrator gain) there are settings for:

- Pulse width time (the output is a Pulse Width Modulated output).

- Shortest acceptable pulse ON length.

Electronic potentiometer:
If an electronic potentiometer is being used to convert the relay signals into analogue value, both
the time pulse and the gain factory setting can be used. In this case the adjustments are easiest
done on the electronic potentiometer, gain = a combination of ∆Uo (full scale output) and TIME
(sec.). Higher ∆Uo/shorter TIME = higher gain.

Direct connection to mechanical speed governor:

If the connection is directly onto a mechanical governor with pilot motor, it may be necessary to
increase the time pulse value. This depends on the mechanical characteristics of the governor
system.

After finding the proper time pulse length, the gain Kp is adjusted. Increase the value until the
speed becomes unstable, and decrease until it stabilises again.

Direct connection to AVR with binary voltage up/down inputs:

If the connection is directly onto binary inputs, it may be necessary to increase the time pulse
value. This depends on the characteristics of the AVR.

After finding the proper time pulse length, the gain Kp is adjusted. Increase the value until the
voltage becomes unstable, and decrease until it stabilises again.

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Resulting speed/voltage curve upon load change

The easiest way to test is to use (if possible) a load bank, applying "jumps" in generator load and
thereby testing the speed/voltage control.

The optimal result should look like this curve:

Freq./voltage Load change (increase) Speed/voltage Nominal speed/voltage

Time

As it can be seen, 2-3 "overshoots" before stabilising after a sudden change are OK. If more
"overshoots" are present, decrease the gain (= increase TIME on the electronic potentiometer) and
try again.

Gain too high:

Freq./voltage Load change (increase) Speed/voltage Nominal speed/voltage

Time

If there are no "overshoots", the time to get to nominal value may be too long.

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Gain too low:

Freq./voltage Load change (increase) Speed/voltage Nominal

speed/voltage

Time

Uni-line load sharers and synchronisers adjustment

There are 2 settings: Tn, which is the shortest relay signal "ON" time.
Xp, which is the amplification factor for the proportional part.

The shortest Tn is dependent on the reaction of the governor/AVR and connection type. Slow
reaction => longer Tn.

As a beginning, place both potentiometers in centre position.

Electronic potentiometer:
If an electronic potentiometer is being used to convert the relay signals into analogue value, both
the time pulse and the gain potentiometer centre position can be used. In this case the adjustments
are done on the electronic potentiometer, gain = a combination of ∆Uo (full scale output) and TIME
(sec.). Increase ∆Uo/decrease TIME = increase gain.

Direct connection to mechanical speed governor:

If the connection is directly onto a mechanical governor with pilot motor, it may be necessary to
increase the time pulse value. This depends on the mechanical characteristics of the governor
system, but the shortest possible time pulse value is preferable.

After finding the proper time pulse length, the gain Xp is adjusted. Increase the value until the
speed becomes unstable, and decrease until it stabilises again.

Direct connection to AVR with binary voltage up/down inputs:

If the connection is directly onto binary inputs, it may be necessary to increase the time pulse value.
This depends on the characteristics of the AVR. Slower reaction => longer time pulse.

After finding the proper time pulse length, the gain Kp is adjusted. Increase the value until the
voltage becomes unstable, and decrease until it stabilises again.

On the uni-line synchroniser FAS-115DG the voltage control relay output settings
are fixed and cannot be adjusted. This is done under the assumption that the
outputs are used for an electronic AVR or an electronic potentiometer, where
adjustments can be made.

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Resulting speed/voltage curve upon load change

The easiest way to test is to use (if possible) a load bank, applying "jumps" in generator load and
thereby testing the speed/voltage control.

For resulting speed/voltage curves please refer to the chapter Resulting speed/voltage curve upon
load change.

As it can be seen, 2-3 "overshoots" before stabilising after a sudden change are OK. If more
"overshoots" are present, decrease the gain (increase TIME on the electronic potentiometer) and
try again.

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6. Governor interface basic circuits

The following contains indications of resistor values. These values are for
guidance only, and you may have to change the resistors to obtain proper
control. Generally, choosing too big resistors across the +/- 20mA outputs from
DEIF units will result in unstable control, choosing too small resistors will result
in the system being unable to control the generator in the full operating range (0-
100% load).

Direct analogue controls

The direct analogue control utilizes the fact that most governors are prepared for external control
devices such as synchronisers and load sharers.

GOVERNOR

DEIF equipment terminals

R1 EP-Q96 EPN-110DN
IN 1 10 (+) 23 (+)
IN 2 9 (┴) 24 (┴)

DELOMATIC/PPU/GPC/AGC/BGC output is +/-20mA, so a resistor is needed to convert into V

DC range:
DELO- PPU/
MATIC GPC/
GOVERNOR R1 SCM-1 AGC BGC
IN 1 29 (+) 66 (+) 66 (+)
30 (┴) 67 (┴) 65 (┴)
R2

IN 2

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Combined analogue controls

The combined analogue control uses the combination of the DEIF unit’s analogue output and a
speed setting potentiometer.

The advantage of this solution is the possibility to do basic speed settings with the potentiometer
and thereafter let the DEIF unit take over.

If the potentiometer is only used for initial adjustments, it can be replaced by

fixed resistors, once the adjustment is done.

GOVERNOR
IN 1 (+)
Pot
DEIF equipment terminals
IN 2 (0) EP-Q96 EPN-110DN
R1 9 (┴) 24 (┴)
IN 3 (signal) 10 (+) 23 (+)

DELOMATIC/PPU/GPC/AGC/BGC output is +/-20mA, so a resistor is needed to convert into V

DC range:
GOVERNOR
IN 1 (+)
Pot
DELO- PPU/
MATIC GPC/
IN 2 (0) SCM-1 AGC BGC
R2
R1 30 (┴) 67 (┴) 65 (┴)
IN 3 (signal) 29 (+) 66 (+) 66 (+)

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7. Governor interfaces

This chapter refers to the chapter 6 diagrams for terminals and resistor values
unless otherwise stated.

Barber-Colman DYNA 1
DYNA I is intended for a potentiometer connected to terminal D (+8V DC), H (wiper) and F (+4V
DC). When moving the wiper towards terminal D, the speed increases. Both direct and
combined control circuits can be used:

Direct analogue control

Input terminals Resistor values
IN 1 IN 2 R1 R2
H F 499 KΩ 100 Ω

The combined analogue control uses terminal I instead of terminal F as reference.

Combined analogue controls

Input terminals Resistor values
IN 1 (+) IN 2 (0) IN 3 (signal) Pot R1 R2
D I H 5 KΩ 499 KΩ 100 Ω

Barber-Colman DYNA DPG 2200 governor

The EP-Q/EPN electronic potentiometers must be set to lowest range, +/- 300 mV
~ +/- 3Hz.

Only direct analogue control is possible.

Direct analogue control

Input terminals Resistor values
IN 1 IN 2 R1 R2
LS signal LS ref (2.5V)
0Ω 15 Ω
9 10

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Barber-Colman DYNA 8000 governor

DYNA 8000 is similar to DYNA I, i.e. it is intended for a remote potentiometer speed control -
terminal 6 (+8V DC), 7 (+4V DC), 9 (wiper) and 10 (0V). When moving the wiper towards 6, the
speed increases.

Direct analogue control

Input terminals Resistor values
IN 1 IN 2 R1 R2
9 7 0Ω 220 Ω

The combined analogue control uses terminal I instead of terminal F as reference.

Combined analogue controls

Input terminals Resistor values
IN 1 (+) IN 2 (0) IN 3 (signal) Pot R1 R2
6 10 9 5 KΩ 0Ω 220 Ω

Barber-Colman DYNA 1 digital controllers

Model DYN1 10502/3/4/6

Replace the remote speed potentiometer as follows:

Direct analogue control

Input terminals Resistor values
IN 1 IN 2 R1 R2
8 7 499 KΩ 100 Ω

Model DYN1 DYNA 2000

Replace the remote speed potentiometer as follows:

The input accepts 0…2V DC signals.

Direct analogue control

Input terminals Resistor values
IN 1 IN 2 R1 R2
9 7 0Ω 100 Ω

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Model DYN1 10871

There are 2 possibilities:

1) Use the speed increase (term. 15)/decrease (term. 16) binary inputs and relay outputs from
the DEIF equipment. Inputs activate when connected to terminal 1 (+9…30V DC).
2) Replace the remote speed potentiometer.

The input is quite sensitive. Therefore the circuit is a bit special:

BARBER-
COLMAN
DYN1 350KΩ
11
DEIF equipment terminals
10 EP-Q96 EPN-110DN
10KΩ 10KΩ 10 (+) 23 (+)
12
9 (┴) 24 (┴)

DELOMATIC/PPU/GPC/AGC/BGC output is +/-20mA, so a resistor is needed to convert into 2V

DC range:

BARBER-
COLMAN
DYN1 350KΩ
11 DELO- PPU/
MATIC GPC/
100Ω SCM-1 AGC BGC
10
10KΩ 10KΩ 29 (+) 66 (+) 66 (+)
12
30 (┴) 67 (┴) 65 (┴)

Model DYN1 10794

Replace the remote speed potentiometer as follows:

The input accepts 0…3.75V DC signals.

Direct analogue control

Input terminals Resistor values
IN 1 IN 2 R1 R2
8 9 350 KΩ 200 Ω

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Caterpillar® ADEM engine controller

The ADEM requires PWM signals for speed and droop settings. These can only be obtained with
multi-line 2 units, all other DEIF units do not have this capability.
PPU/
GPC/
ADEM AGC

RATED SPEED (10) 67 +

68

DROOP SPEED (12) 95 +

94

BATTERY -
If DROOP is not needed, the connection can be removed.

Terminal numbers are plug numbers.

Caterpillar® PEEC engine controller

The PEEC requires PWM signals for speed and droop settings. These can only be obtained with
multi-line 2 units, all other DEIF units do not have this capability.
PPU/
GPC/
PEEC AGC

PRIMARY 67 +
THROTTLE (9)

68

DROOP (3) 95 +

94
BATTERY - (19)

If DROOP is not needed, the connection can be removed.

Terminal numbers are plug numbers.

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Caterpillar® Pulse Width Modulator converter

The CAT 9x9591 Pulse Width Modulator converter converts analogue signals into PWM signals
for the ADEM and/or PEEC controllers, i.e. it must be used for controllers which do not have the
PWM option.

Combined analogue controls

Input terminals Resistor values
IN 1 (+) IN 2 (0) IN 3 (signal) Pot R1 R2
2 1 3 1 KΩ 0Ω 250 Ω

Cummins EFC governor

Cummins EFC governor accepts voltage signals directly, but the range is below the DEIF
standard range. Therefore a voltage drop resistor (500 KΩ) is needed. In the following 2 sets of
terminals are shown. This is due to the fact that the EFC comes with 2 different terminal strip
layouts.

Direct analogue control

Input terminals Resistor values
IN 1 IN 2 R1 R2
10 (wiper) 11 (+4V)
499 KΩ 120 Ω
8 (wiper) 9 (+4V)

Cummins ECM controller

Direct analogue control

Input terminals Resistor values
IN 1 IN 2 R1 R2
23 (+) 14 (gnd) 0Ω 200 Ω

The ECM gain must be set OFF.

The ECM must be set to Barber-Colman interface.

If screened cable is used, the screen must be connected to ECM terminal 19 only.

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Cummins Power Command Control (PCC) load sharing system and multi-line 2
Since the multi-line 2 (ML-2) uses a 0…5V DC load sharing line, which is not compatible with the
PCC load sharing line, a conversion must be made.

As the same problem occurs with other manufacturers’ systems (Barber-Colman (BC)/Wood-
ward/GAC), Cummins has made an interface unit called "Isochronous Load Sharing (ILSI) kit",
Cummins part no. 300-5456, which is the one to be used for ML-2 connection to PCC.

The load sharing is for power load sharing only, Kvar load sharing must be made using different
units.

Following the Cummins instruction sheet C-604 11-01, the procedure is as follows:

1) The 100% kW ML-2 load share line voltage is 5V DC.

2) Power up the ILSI module by applying 12-24V DC on TB2 terminals 5 (gnd) and 6 (+). Do not
connect the load sharing lines yet.
3) Set "Calibration Switch" to Cal.
4) Set "ILS Type Switch" to BC.
5) Adjust the "Load Share Gain" potentiometer to 5V DC (measured on terminals TB1 1 (+) and
2 (-)).
6) Measure the "Calibration Voltage" on terminal TB2 5 (-) and "Calibration Voltage Test Point"
(+). Typical value is 2.10V DC.
7) Adjust "PCC Matching Potentiometer" until "PCC Voltage" is equal to "Calibration Voltage" in
6) (measured on terminals TB2 3 (+) and 4 (-)).
8) Move "Calibration Switch" back to normal position.

It is important that the "Calibration Switch" is moved back to normal position before starting the
generators. Failure to do this will provoke reverse power trips.

Load sharing lines diagram:

The generator breaker feedback(s)

Cummins PCC+
are necessary to make the system
PCC system PCC-
run
12/24V DC GND (-)
Supply + GB1 GB2 GB3......... GBn

TB2: 6 5 4 3 2 1
ILSI unit
TB1: 1 2

DEIF ML-2 units

BGC PPU/GPC/AGC
80 (LS+) 37 (LS+)
79 (LS-) 38 (LS-)

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Detroit Diesel DDEC-III/DDEC-IV electronic governor

The DDEC accepts 0…5V DC signals directly:

Direct analogue control

Input terminals Resistor values
IN 1 IN 2 R1 R2
D1 (speed) C3 (ref) 0Ω 250 Ω

Combined analogue controls

Input terminals Resistor values
IN 1 (+) IN 2 (0) IN 3 (signal) Pot R1 R2
A3 C3 (ref) D1 (speed) 5 KΩ 0Ω 250 Ω

Terminals are referring to the 30 pole connector on the DDEC-lll.

Deutz EMR electronic controller

The EMR accepts a 0.5...4.5V DC signal, but only half the range is needed, so 2V DC is sufficient:

Direct analogue control

Input terminals Resistor values
IN 1 IN 2 R1 R2
24 (+) 23 (gnd) 0Ω 100 Ω

A higher voltage range can be used (200 Ω to give 4V DC). In this case the EMR
frequency setting must be checked to be 49-51Hz.

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GAC type ESD 5111, 5221 and 5131

This GAC range has a terminal for external equipment. This terminal accepts +/-5V DC signals, so
most of the DEIF controllers can be connected directly.

Direct analogue control

Input terminals Resistor values
IN 1 IN 2 R1 R2
G (gnd) N (input) 0Ω 250 Ω

Combined analogue control

For EP-Q and EPN the output range must be set to 1.3V DC:

GAC 5xxx
G
J
K DEIF equipment terminals
L EP-Q96 EPN-110DN
10 (+) 23 (+)
P
9 (┴) 24 (┴)
10kΩ
E(0V) 75Ω

GAC 5xxx
G
J
DELO- PPU/
K MATIC GPC/
L SCM-1 AGC BGC
29 (+) 66 (+) 66 (+)
P
30 (┴) 67 (┴) 65 (┴)
10kΩ
E(0V) 75Ω

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GAC type ESD 5330

The ESD 5330 has an input for 0…10V DC control as follows:

Direct analogue control

Input terminals Resistor values
IN 1 IN 2 R1 R2
G (gnd) M (aux.) 0Ω 500 Ω

GAC type ESD 5500

The output signal from EP-Q/EPN must be set to give +2.5V after power up.

For EP-Q/EPN the "up" input will result in a decreasing speed, and the "down" input will result in an
increasing speed.

For Delomatic/multi-line the output signal must be set to give -10.0mA on power up. Since the
connections are reversed, the ESD 5500 will see a +2.5V DC across the 250 Ω resistor, and
increase/decrease will work properly.

On the ESD 5500 terminal J can be used instead of N. The J input has a lower
impedance (5 KΩ) than N (1 MΩ). The G terminal on the ESD 5500 is connected to
battery -.

ESD 5500
DEIF equipment terminals
EP-Q96 EPN-110DN
N(Input) 10 (+) 23 (+)
G(Gnd) 9 (┴) 24 (┴)

DELOMATIC/PPU/GPC/AGC/BGC output is +/-20mA, so a resistor is needed to convert into

10V DC range:

DELO- PPU/
ESD 5500
MATIC GPC/
SCM-1 AGC BGC
G(Gnd) 29 (+) 66 (+) 66 (+)
30 (┴) 67 (┴) 65 (┴)
250Ω
N(Input)

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Combined analogue control

For EP-Q and EPN the output range must be set to 1.3V DC:

GAC 5xxx
G
J
K DEIF equipment terminals
L EP-Q96 EPN-110DN
10 (+) 23 (+)
P
9 (┴) 24 (┴)
10kΩ
E(0V) 75Ω

GAC 5xxx
G
J
DELO- PPU/
K MATIC GPC/
L SCM-1 AGC BGC
29 (+) 66 (+) 66 (+)
P
30 (┴) 67 (┴) 65 (┴)
10kΩ
E(0V) 75Ω

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Heinzmann type E1-D and E1-F speed governor

Type E1-D/F accepts control voltage signals (0-5V DC) directly on terminal 3 (-) and 4 (+), so most
of the DEIF controllers can be connected directly.

The signal must be protected by a diode as shown in order to prevent

malfunction of the system.

E1-D/F

DEIF equipment terminals

EP-Q96 EPN-110DN
3 10 (+) 23 (+)
4 9 (┴) 24 (┴)

DELOMATIC/PPU/GPC/AGC/BGC output is +/-20mA, so a resistor is needed to convert into 5V

DC range:

E1-D/F DELO- PPU/

MATIC GPC/
SCM-1 AGC BGC
3 29 (+) 66 (+) 66 (+)
30 (┴) 67 (┴) 65 (┴)
250Ω
4

Heinzmann type E6, E6V, E10, E16 and E30 speed governor
The E6...E30 series is intended for a 5K speed trim potentiometer. The DEIF equipment giving a
voltage output can be connected in series with the wiper of the potentiometer:

Combined analogue controls

Input terminals Resistor values
IN 1 (+) IN 2 (0) IN 3 (signal) Pot R1 R2
A C B (In) 5 KΩ 0Ω 250 Ω

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Heinzmann Olympus for gas turbines

Heinzmann Olympus accepts binary (relay) control signals as follows:

- Raise speed: Connect terminal H (connector 2) to +24V DC supply.

- Lower speed: Connect terminal S (connector 2) to +24V DC supply.

Heinzmann KG 6 - 04 to KG10 - 04
The Heinzmann KG series accepts voltage signals (1…5V DC) directly connected:

Direct analogue control

Input terminals Resistor values
IN 1 IN 2 R1 R2
C3 A3 0Ω 250 Ω

MTU MDEC 4000 controller

The MDEC 4000 controller accepts both binary and analogue inputs.

Binary inputs are optocoupler inputs requiring 24V DC as follows:

Speed raise: X1-EE (cable wire 4) to gnd, X1-FF (cable wire 3) to +24V DC.
Speed lower: X1-u (cable wire 14) to gnd, X1-v (cable wire 13) to +24V DC.

Direct analogue control

Input terminals Resistor values
IN 1 IN 2 R1 R2
8 36 0Ω 500 Ω

Set the multi-line analogue governor offset to 50% to compensate the MTU speed
internal offset.

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Perkins type ECM controller

The Perkins ECM accepts binary signals for speed control:

ECM

J1/59(Lower)

J1/7(Raise)

J1/18(-)

The ECM terminal numbers refer to the ECM module connectors. The equivalent
Customer interface connector P3 connectors are:
ECM P3
J1/59 29
J1/7 28
J1/18 12

SCANIA type DEC2 controller

The DEC2 accepts 0…3V DC input for 0…100% speed, max. 5V DC to avoid damage, so the
DEIF equipment can be connected directly.

The electronic potentiometers must have the range 5V DC.

Direct analogue control

Input terminals Resistor values
IN 1 IN 2 R1 R2
B8 A7 0Ω 200 Ω

TOHO electronic governor speed controller XS-400B-03

The TOHO speed controller accepts voltage signals and therefore DEIF equipment can be
connected directly. NOTE: As the TOHO unit operates at 4V DC as base setting, the initial
adjustment must be carried out with the DEIF equipment connected and powered up, but set at 0V
(0mA for Delomatic/PPU/GPC) output.

Direct analogue control

Input terminals Resistor values
IN 1 IN 2 R1 R2
1 -S 0Ω 200 Ω

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Volvo type EMS2 controller

Volvo type EMS2 controller accepts 1.0 to 4.7V DC signals only, with an active range of 2.85V DC.
In order to meet these requirements, the following network must be made:

The diodes are to prevent negative signals to the EMS2 which it cannot accept.

Set EP-Q/EPN output range to 3V DC.

EMS2 1KΩ
C (+5V) Gn/Sb
DEIF equipment terminals
B (Input) Gn/Or EP-Q96 EPN-110DN
250Ω 10 (+) 23 (+)
A (0V) Gn/Y 9 (┴) 24 (┴)

DELOMATIC/PPU/GPC/AGC/BGC output is +/-20mA, so a resistor circuit is needed to convert

into 2.85V DC range:
DELO- PPU/
MATIC GPC/
EMS2 1KΩ SCM-1 AGC BGC
C (+5V) Gn/Sb 29 (+) 66 (+) 66 (+)
30 (┴) 67 (┴) 65 (┴)
B (Input) Gn/Or 250Ω 330Ω

A (0V) Gn/Y

Abbreviations for wire colours on EMS2: Gn/Sb: Green/black, Gn/Or: Green/orange, Gn/Y:
Green/yellow.

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Woodward type 1724 and 1712 governor

Woodward 17xx accepts voltage signals (+/-5V DC) directly on terminal 7 (+) and 8 (-), so the DEIF
controllers can be connected directly:

Direct analogue control

Input terminals Resistor values
IN 1 IN 2 R1 R2
7 (+) 8 (-) 0Ω 250 Ω

Woodward type 2301A speed control governor

Woodward 2301A speed control voltage signals (0-5V DC) directly on terminal 17 (-) and 15 (+), so
the DEIF controllers can be connected directly:

Direct analogue control

Input terminals Resistor values
IN 1 IN 2 R1 R2
15 (+) 17 (-) 0Ω 250 Ω

Woodward type 2301A load sharing

Woodward 2301A load sharing is intended for a 100 Ω potentiometer for external speed control.

For DEIF equipment with voltage output:

Direct analogue control

Input terminals Resistor values
IN 1 IN 2 R1 R2
24 (+) 23 (-) 0Ω 140 Ω

Woodward type 701A

The type 701A can accept both analogue or binary signals for speed control.

For DEIF equipment with voltage output:

Direct analogue control

Input terminals Resistor values
IN 1 IN 2 R1 R2
21 (+) 22 (-) 0Ω 140 Ω

Binary signals:

701A

11(Lower)
+24V DC
12(Raise)

8(-) 0V DC

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Woodward 721 digital speed control

Even though the unit accepts analogue signals, we recommend using the binary input terminal 27
(lower speed) and 28 (raise speed). The inputs are activated when connected to terminal 1 (+).

Woodward generator load sensor

The Woodward generator load sensor (using a Pulse Width Modulated signal for the governor) is
intended for a 3-pole potentiometer.

Due to the internal circuits, the standard DEIF way of doing the connections cannot be used.
Instead of connecting the outputs from the DEIF units to one side of the potentiometer and the
wiper input, connections must be made for ground and wiper. Because of this the usual way of
initial setting by switching off the DEIF unit during initial governor adjustment cannot be used. The
DEIF unit must be switched ON and the output adjusted to 0V DC when adjusting the governor.
After this normal procedure can be carried out. Note also that the output is "inverted", connect the +
output from the DEIF unit to the gnd on the load sensor. This is possible due to the fact that the
DEIF unit’s output is galvanically separated from the rest of the unit.

DEIF equipment terminals

Load sensor EP-Q96 EPN-110DN
21 (gnd) 10 23
27 (wiper) 9 24

The Woodward load sensor has not yet been tried with a Delomatic/PPU/GPC/AGC/BGC system,
so the needed connections cannot be given at this stage.

Woodward L-series governor

The L-series analogue input AUX #1 is especially designed for speed setting input, 0-5V DC, which
is recommended.

The input can be configured to +/- 3V DC as well. Refer to Woodward for details.

This configuration is for 0-5V DC input:

Direct analogue control

Input terminals Resistor values
IN 1 IN 2 R1 R2
8 (+) 3 (-) 0Ω 250 Ω

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Woodward Proact digital speed control system type I and II

Even though the unit accepts analogue signals, we recommend using the binary input terminal 18
(lower speed) and 19 (raise speed). The inputs are activated when connected to terminal 24 (+).
TM
Woodward PEAK 150 digital control for steam turbines
The unit accepts relay (discrete) inputs. Binary input 12 (lower speed) and 13 (raise speed).
Internally powered (jumper 15 set, see manual), the inputs are activated when connecting terminal
33 (+24V DC internal source) to the input in question (12 or 13). Externally powered (jumper 16 set,
see manual), the external negative (-) is to be connected to terminal 20, and the inputs (12 or 13)
are then activated when the external +24V DC is connected to them.

Woodward UG8 digital control

The UG8 digital control accepts 4…20mA input for speed control. This means that a standard
electronic potentiometer cannot be used directly, as it is giving a voltage output.

The electronic potentiometers can be changed into giving 0-20mA outputs, but this is a special
version that has to be asked for. The Delomatic/PPU/GPC/AGC/BGC can connect directly:

UG8 Digital
DELO- PPU/
SPECIAL SPECIAL MATIC GPC/
EP-Q96 EPN-110DN SCM-1 AGC BGC
9(+) 10 (+) 23 (+) 29 (+) 66 (+) 66 (+)
10(-) 9 (┴) 24 (┴) 30 (┴) 67 (┴) 65 (┴)

EP-Q/EPN must be modified for current output.

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8. AVR interface basic circuits

The following contains indications of resistor values. These values are for
guidance only, and you may have to change the resistors to obtain proper
control. Generally, choosing too big resistors across the +/- 20mA outputs from
DEIF units will result in unstable control, choosing too small resistors will result
in the system being unable to control the generator in the full operating range
(maintaining voltage in the 0-100% load range).

Direct analogue controls

AVR

DEIF equipment terminals

R1 EP-Q96 EPN-110DN
IN 1 10 (+) 23 (+)
IN 2 9 (┴) 24 (┴)

DELOMATIC/PPU/GPC/AGC/BGC output is +/-20mA, so a resistor is needed to convert into V

DC range:
DELO- PPU/
MATIC GPC/
AVR R1 SCM-1 AGC BGC
IN 1 31 (+) 70 (+) 64 (+)
32 (┴) 71 (┴) 63 (┴)
R2

IN 2

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Combined analogue controls, 3-wire

The combined analogue control uses the combination of the DEIF unit’s analogue output and a
speed setting potentiometer.

The advantage of this solution is the possibility to do basic speed settings with the potentiometer
and thereafter let the DEIF unit take over.

If the potentiometer is only used for initial adjustments, it can be replaced by

fixed resistors once the adjustment is done.

AVR
IN 1 (+)
Pot
DEIF equipment terminals
IN 2 (0) EP-Q96 EPN-110DN
R1 9 (┴) 24 (┴)
IN 3 (signal) 10 (+) 23 (+)

DELOMATIC/PPU/GPC/AGC/BGC output is +/-20mA, so a resistor is needed to convert into V

DC range:
AVR
IN 1 (+)
Pot
DELO- PPU/
MATIC GPC/
IN 2 (0) SCM-1 AGC BGC
R2
R1 30 (┴) 67 (┴) 65 (┴)
IN 3 (signal) 29 (+) 66 (+) 66 (+)

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Combined analogue controls, 2-wire

The combined analogue control uses the combination of the DEIF unit’s analogue output and a
speed setting potentiometer.

The advantage of this solution is the possibility to do basic speed settings with the potentiometer
and thereafter let the DEIF unit take over.

If the potentiometer is only used for initial adjustments, it can be replaced by

fixed resistors once the adjustment is done.

The connection to DEIF equipment is as follows:

AVR

DEIF equipment terminals

EP-Q96 EPN-110DN
IN 1 Pot 10 (+) 23 (+)
IN 2 9 (┴) 24 (┴)

DELOMATIC/PPU/GPC/AGC/BGC output is +/-20mA, so a resistor is needed to convert into 3V

DC range:

AVR DELO- PPU/

MATIC GPC/
SCM-1 AGC BGC
IN 1 31 (+) 70 (+) 64 (+)
32 (┴) 71 (┴) 63 (┴)
R1
Pot
IN 2

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9. AVR interfaces

This chapter refers to the chapter 8 diagrams for terminals and resistor values
unless otherwise stated.

AVK Cosimat AVR

This applies for all types of the AVK COSIMAT:

The COSIMAT has an auxiliary input for external equipment, which accepts 0…10V DC signals.
As the input only accepts positive signals, a diode is needed to prevent negative signals:

COSIMAT

DEIF equipment terminals

EP-Q96 EPN-110DN
n(+) 10 (+) 23 (+)
M/m(-) 9 (┴) 24 (┴)

DELOMATIC/PPU/GPC/AGC/BGC output is +/-20mA, so a resistor is needed to convert into

10V DC range:

COSIMAT DELO- PPU/

MATIC GPC/
SCM-1 AGC BGC
n(+) 31 (+) 70 (+) 64 (+)
32 (┴) 71 (┴) 63 (┴)
500Ω
M/m(-)

Adjustment:

- The R4 potmeter in the COSIMAT (18-turn) must be adjusted to "min.".

- Use manual control to raise the DEIF equipment to +10V DC.
- Start the generator and use R4 to set the max. allowable voltage.
- Adjust the integration time of the DEIF equipment if needed.

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Basler Electric AEC63-7 AVR

Direct analogue control

Input terminals Resistor values
IN 1 IN 2 R1 R2
7 (+) 6 0Ω 80 Ω

Voltage droop set to 4%.

Basler Electric digital excitation control system (DECS)

The DECS accepts binary inputs directly on terminals 6D (lower voltage), 7 (common) and 6U
(increase voltage).

To increase voltage: Connect 6U to 7.

To decrease voltage: Connect 6D to 7.

Also analogue signals can be used (+/-3V DC range):

Direct analogue control

Input terminals Resistor values
IN 1 IN 2 R1 R2
A (+) B 0Ω 150 Ω

Basler Electric SR 4A/6A/8A/9A/32A AVR

The Basler SR series is intended for a 2-wire 175 Ω potentiometer input.

The connection to DEIF equipment is as follows:

Combined analogue control, 2-wire

Input terminals Resistor values
IN 1 IN 2 Pot R2
7 (+) 6 175 Ω 150 Ω

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Basler Electric SSR 32-12, 63-12, 125-12 AVR

The SSR series works in an "inversed" way, meaning that the standard DEIF way cannot be
used.

The input used is the "ext. adj.".

The diode mounted in the connection prevents positive voltages from being sent to the SSR unit.
As both EP-Q/EPN and Delomatic/PPU/GPC/AGC/BGC are using bipolar galvanically separated
outputs, this is not a problem.

When adjusting the generator voltage initially, adjust the (internal) idle voltage to 25% above
nominal. The DEIF units will then bring the voltage down to nominal level when activated:

SSR

DEIF equipment terminals

EP-Q96 EPN-110DN
24 1KΩ 10 (+) 23 (+)
23 9 (┴) 24 (┴)

DELOMATIC/PPU/GPC/AGC/BGC output is +/-20mA, so a resistor is needed to convert into 5V

DC range:

SSR DELO- PPU/

MATIC GPC/
SCM-1 AGC BGC
24 31 (+) 70 (+) 64 (+)
32 (┴) 71 (┴) 63 (┴)
250Ω
1KΩ
23

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Caterpillar® VR3
Set the EP-Q/EPN output to +/-5V DC.

The 100 Ω resistor is there to dampen the signal.

DEIF equipment terminals

VR3 100Ω
EP-Q96 EPN-110DN
9 10 (+) 23 (+)
7 9 (┴) 24 (┴)
4

DELOMATIC/PPU/GPC/AGC/BGC output is +/-20mA, so a resistor is needed to convert into 1V

DC range:
DELO- PPU/
50Ω MATIC GPC/
VR3
SCM-1 AGC BGC
9 31 (+) 70 (+) 64 (+)
7 32 (┴) 71 (┴) 63 (┴)
4

Caterpillar® VR6
Set the EP-Q/EPN output to +/-5V DC.

The 100 Ω resistor is there to dampen the signal.

DEIF equipment terminals

VR6 100Ω
EP-Q96 EPN-110DN
9 10 (+) 23 (+)
7 9 (┴) 24 (┴)
6a

DELOMATIC/PPU/GPC/AGC/BGC output is +/-20mA, so a resistor is needed to convert into 1V

DC range:
DELO- PPU/
50Ω MATIC GPC/
VR6
SCM-1 AGC BGC
9 31 (+) 70 (+) 64 (+)
7 32 (┴) 71 (┴) 63 (┴)
6a

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Caterpillar® DVR
The DVR 2-wire input gives an increasing generator voltage with increasing resistance.

Set the EP-Q/EPN output to +/-5V DC.

DEIF equipment terminals

DVR EP-Q96 EPN-110DN
10KΩ
45(Com) 10 (+) 23 (+)
7(+) 9 (┴) 24 (┴)

DELOMATIC/PPU/GPC/AGC/BGC output is +/-20mA, so a resistor is needed to convert into 5V

DC range:
DELO- PPU/
MATIC GPC/
DVR
10KΩ SCM-1 AGC BGC
45(Com) 31 (+) 70 (+) 64 (+)
7(+) 32 (┴) 71 (┴) 63 (┴)
250Ω

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Caterpillar® CDVR
The CDVR accepts binary inputs for voltage up/down control or analogue signals.

Binary inputs:

CDVR

P9-4(Lower)

P9-5(Raise)

P9-6(common)

Direct analogue control

Input terminals Resistor values
IN 1 IN 2 R1 R2
6 13 0Ω 500 Ω

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Leroy Somer type R438/R448 LS/C or D AVR

The type R438/R448 does not have a terminal strip, but uses automotive spade connectors.

As the external control is 2-wire potentiometer, the following circuit must be used:

Circuit as described by Leroy Somer:

Terminal strip ST 4

Spade con-
nectors
Bottom of AVR, as mounted in generator

470Ω
Using DEIF equipment:

Terminal strip ST 4

Spade con-
nectors
Bottom of AVR, as mounted in generator

470Ω DEIF equipment terminals

EP-Q96 EPN-110DN
10 (+) 23 (+)
9 (┴) 24 (┴)

The output from the electronic potentiometer is set to 5V DC.

DELOMATIC/PPU/GPC/AGC/BGC output is +/-20mA, so a resistor is needed to convert into 5V

DC range:
Terminal strip ST 4

Spade con-
nectors
Bottom of AVR, as mounted in generator

DEIF equipment terminals

DELO- PPU/
470Ω MATIC GPC/
SCM-1 AGC BGC

10 (+) 70 (+) 64 (+)

250Ω
9 (┴) 71 (┴) 63 (┴)

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Leroy Somer type R449 AVR

R449 has a potentiometer input (terminal 25 and 26). Therefore the DEIF equipment can usually
be connected directly:

Direct analogue control

Input terminals Resistor values
IN 1 IN 2 R1 R2
25 (+) 26 (-) 0Ω 250 Ω

Leroy Somer type R610 AVR

As a standard R610 is not equipped with external control possibilities. There is, however, an
option for both potentiometer and binary control of voltage/reactive power/cos φ control.

We recommend using "Digital pot U/P.F. Optional Card". When this card is fitted, terminals 35,
36 and 37 are used as follows:

U / var / cos φ R610 terminal block

Up 35

Down 36

Com. 37

Leroy Somer type R610 3F AVR

The R610 3F external voltage control is intended for a 3-wire 10 KΩ potentiometer. Terminals
used are 21, 22 and 23. The DEIF equipment is connected like this:

Combined analogue controls, 3-wire

Input terminals Resistor values
IN 1 (+) IN 2 (0) IN 3 (signal) Pot R1 R2
21 (+) 23 (-) 22 (In) 10 KΩ 0Ω 250 Ω

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Marathon Magnamax/DVR 2000C AVR

The Magnamax/2000C accepts binary inputs directly on terminals 6D (lower voltage), 7 (common)
and 6U (increase voltage).

To increase voltage: Connect 6U to 7.

To decrease voltage: Connect 6D to 7.

Marelli Mark 1 AVR

Direct analogue control

Input terminals Resistor values
IN 1 IN 2 R1 R2
6 (+) 8 (-) 0Ω 150 Ω

Marelli M25FA502A
The M25FA502A requires a +/- 2.5V DC signal.

The signal must not exceed 3V DC in either direction. Set EP-Q/EPN range to 2.5V.

Direct analogue control

Input terminals Resistor values
IN 1 IN 2 R1 R2
Q (+) P (-) 0Ω 125 Ω

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Mecc-Alte type U.V.R. AVR

The Mecc-Alte U.V.R. has no terminal numbers, but the connection for external voltage control is
placed next to the 50/60Hz selection connection:

U.V.R.
DEIF equipment terminals
60Hz
EP-Q96 EPN-110DN
9 (┴) 24 (┴)
10 (+) 23 (+)

Output voltage range must be set to 9V. Since the offset required is -80%, a
special version of EP-Q/EPN is needed.

DELOMATIC/PPU/GPC/AGC/BGC output is +/-20mA, so a resistor is needed to convert into 5V

DC range:

U.V.R.
DELO- PPU/
60Hz MATIC GPC/
SCM-1 AGC BGC
32 (┴) 71 (┴) 63 (┴)
31 (+) 70 (+) 64 (+)
470Ω

Set DEIF equipment output offset to -80%.

Stamford Newage type MA325, MA327, MX321, MX341, SR465, SX421 and SX440
These AVRs have an auxiliary input (terminal A1 and A2), which accepts voltage signals (+/-5V).
Therefore the DEIF equipment can usually be connected directly:

Direct analogue control

Input terminals Resistor values
IN 1 IN 2 R1 R2
A1 (+) A2 (-) 0Ω 250 Ω

Stamford Newage type SX460 has no A1 and A2 terminals and cannot be

controlled.

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10. Troubleshooting

Problem indication Problem cause Remedy

Load sharing or parallel with mains power No speed droop on Apply 3-4% speed
control unstable. generators. droop on prime mover
Synchronisation OK. governor.
Single generator running frequency control
OK.
Load sharing or parallel with mains voltage No voltage droop on Apply 3-4% voltage
(var) control unstable. generators. droop on generator
Synchronisation OK. AVR.
Single generator running voltage control OK.
Uni-line active power load sharing units only: Faulty connection of Correct connections.
Load sharing or parallel with mains power measuring voltage and/ Voltage on L1 and L2,
control unstable. or current transformer current transformer in
Synchronisation OK. input. L1.
Single generator running frequency control
OK.
Speed droop OK.
Uni-line active power load sharing units only: Load sharers have Re-mount the load
Load sharing stable but not equal. been mounted to sharers to match the
Synchronisation OK. control the wrong size generators. The load
Single generator running frequency control generators (can sharers are pre-
OK. happen in systems with configured for a
Speed droop OK. different size of specific generator.
generators).
Uni-line reactive power load sharing units only: Faulty connection of Correct connections.
Load sharing or parallel with mains var control measuring voltage and/ Voltage on L1 and L2,
unstable. or current transformer current transformer in
Synchronisation OK. input and/or voltage L1, voltage transducer
Single generator running voltage control OK. transducer. to US-line (term. 38 (+)
Voltage droop OK. and 39 (-)).
Uni-line reactive power load sharing units only: var load sharers have Re-mount the var load
var load sharing stable but not equal. been mounted to sharers to match the
Synchronisation OK. control the wrong size generators. The var
Single generator running voltage control OK. generators (can load sharers are pre-
Voltage droop OK. happen in systems with configured for a
different size of specific generator.
generators).
Generator not able to take load to 100%. Initial setting of speed See "Initial setting of
governor not correct. speed governor/AVR".
Generator not able to take load to 100%. Analogue output from Increase the full scale
DEIF equipment has value. This is mostly a
too low output range. case when using
electronic potentiome-
ters.
Speed decreases when increase was Relay outputs "up" and Swap connections.
expected (relay outputs). "down" reversed.
Speed decreases when increase was Outputs "+" and "-" Swap connections.
expected (analogue output). reversed.

DEIF A/S reserves the right to change any of the above

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