ePowerControl  

HFS (​ S/M) 
Hybrid Fuel Saver controller 

 
Product description  Proven reliability for safe operation 
Elum  ePowerControl  HFS  is  a  turnkey  solar  diesel  High-end  hardware  integration  with  reliable  software 
integration  solution  allowing  for  a  safe,  simple  and  development. 
easy  integration  of solar plants on existing/ greenfield 
diesel power plants ranging from 100kW to MWs.   Product Features 
  Multiple genset minimum loading 
The  controller  has  an  extended  equipment  ePowerControl  HFS  controller  automatically  adjusts 
compatibility  range,  integrated  datalogging  features  solar  inverters  power  according  to  the  gensets  load 
and  comes  with  an  easy  to  use  and  flexible  in  order  to  use  as  much  solar  power  as  possible 
commissioning interface.   Integration  is  either  done  through  direct  genset 
  controller or AC meter.  
The  solution  reduces  commissioning  time  and  costs 
Grid feed-in management 
and  enables  more  compatibility  options  during 
project engineering phases.   ePowerControl  HFS  controller  curtails  the  exact 
amount  of  solar  power  to  maximize solar penetration 
Product Benefits  while avoiding any penalty from grid operator. 

Plug & play deployment & configuration   Autonomous configuration interface 

User  friendly  deployment  interface  to  reduce  ePowerControl  HFS  embedded  user  configuration 
deployment time & costs of commissioning teams.  interface  accessible  through  any  local  web  browser 
(LAN)  allows  for  autonomous  plant  connectivity  and 
Extended compatibility for easy design  equipment setup. 
Compatible  with  a  wide  range  of  power equipments, 
meters and third party sensors.  Extended equipment compatibility 
ePowerControl  HFS  supports  main  protocols: 

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Modbus,  SNMP,  OCPP,  MQTT...Specific  protocols 

can  be  integrated  upon  request  (see  equipment 
Included service  
compatibility list for more information)  Commissioning support  
Remote  assistance  from  qualified  Elum  engineer  to 
Reliable datalogging   support  local  commissioning  team  for  controller 
Collection  and  local  secure  storage  of  all  data  + 
commissioning. 
alarms  from  equipment  connected  on  site  for  over 
100  days.  Data  can  be  collected  from  meters,  solar  Pre-assembled casing integration 
inverters,  ESS,  genset  controllers,  EV  charger, 
weather stations (irradiance/temperature...) and I/Os.  IP 50 metal enclosure with embedded power supply 
& antennas. 
Local parameter edition   
ePowerControl  HFS  embedded  interface  allows  Options  
setpoint  edition  of writeable registers accessible from 
equipment on a unique interface.   Extension modules 
ePowerControl  HFS  is  compatible  with  a  wide  range 
Remote equipment control   
of  extension  allowing  for  flexible  integration  of  I/O 
Once  connected  to  ePowerMonitor  platform,  modules,  weather  stations  (temperature,  irradiance) 
equipment  operating  setpoints  can  be  edited  and more RS485 interfaces. 
remotely  through  proprietary  VPN  from  one  unique 
interface.   Local SCADA​ (M version only) 
Plant  synoptic  view  on  touch  screen  with  all  data  + 
Data export & visualisation   alarms.  
Data export over CSV through local interface  Custom platform integration   
Data  export  to  ePowerMonitor  platform  or  Development  of  custom  data  push  to  any  third party 
compatible  third  party  platforms  (FTP  push,  Azure  platform through FTP Push, Rest API or MQTT.  
and MQTT). See platform compatibility list below.  System upgrade 
In  case  of  system  evolution  (adding  solar,  BESS…) 
Embedded network connectivity 
upgrade is pushed over the air to fit new situation. 
ePowerControl  HFS  includes  a  cellular  modem   
compatible with main networks on EDGE/3G/LTE. 
  
  
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
   

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Applications overview 
1- Direct genset integration through genset controller 

 
 
2- Genset integration through AC meter measurement  
 
   

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Technical Specifications 
General information  HFS - S Version   HFS - M Version 

Dimensions  400*400*250  500*400*250 (with screen 600*600*300) 

Weight (without accessories)  12 kg  14kg (30 kg) 

Maximum capacity (indicative solar kWp)  500 kWp  1,000 kWp 

Max. number of devices total  32  64 

PV inverters  16  32 
Gensets  2  6 
Meters  4  16 

Standards  EC 60068-2-27, IEC 61000-4-2/3/4/6/8, UL 60950-1, IK10, UL508A 

Ambient conditions     

Temperature  -10 °C to 60 °C  -40 °C to 70 °C 

Humidity  5% to 95% (non condensing) 

Power supply     

Voltage (nominal value)  100 - 240 V~ / 24V - , 50 Hz / 60 Hz 

Power consumption (max)  20W  50W 

UPS  Optional - 19,2 / 81,6 / 288 Wh (Up to 24h autonomy) 

Communication & security   

Compatible protocols  Modbus TCP/RTU, SNMP, MQTT, Solivia, Kaco, PMU, OCPP1   

Available ports  2 x serial (RS485/RS422/RS232)   4 x serial (RS485/RS422/RS232)  

2 x LAN (RJ45 - 100 Mbps)  4 x LAN (RJ45 - 1,000 Mbps)  
2x USB 2.0-A  1 x VGA / 2x USB 2.0-A 

Embedded modem  LTE/HSPA+/GSM/GPRS/EDGE/EV-DO 

Remote access  ePowerMonitor / 3rd party platforms (VCOM, MQTT Azure, FTP Push) 

Other interfaces     

Extensions (I/Os, RS485, weather station)  2 modules max  4 modules max. 

Power measurement  From compatible meter models only2 

Data acquisition     

Collected data  Active / reactive power, current, voltage, ...3  

Equipment alarms  Mail & web notifications, configurable thresholds on all read variables 

Data acquisition granularity   5 minutes for data, real time for alarms4  

Data storage / export  8Go (up to 32Go)  32Go (up to 256Go) 

 

1
See compatibility list for more information about compatible equipment, specific protocols can be integrated upon request 
2
See meter compatibility list for more information 
3
The list is not exhaustive as available registers/alarms depends on each hardware 
4
Varies based on equipment communication protocols and physical connectivity 
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