UNIGEN

UNIGEN PLUS
Technical documentation

“Synchronization and load sharing

module”

Part Number:
A51 Z0 9 0004 EN

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NOTE
Read this entire manual and all other publications pertaining to the work to be performed
before installing, operating, or servicing this equipment. Apply all plant and safety
instructions and precautions. Failure to follow instructions can cause personal injury and/or
property damage.
Motors, turbines and any other type of generator must be equipped with protections
(overspeed, high temperature, low pressure… depending on the power plant).
Any changes of the normal use of the equipment can cause human and material damage.

Chapter : Technical documentation history

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 Technical documentation history

VERSION DATE MODIFICATION

A May 2005 Initial document
B March 2007 New PCB and Embedded software
C November 2007 Administrative update
D December 2008 Neutral in wiring diagram (three phase with neutral)
G December 2009 MOBDUS modification
H February 2010 Connection to EFC speed regulator
Firmware v1.28 :
 500Hz PWM speed output (hardware option).
I May 2010  MODBUS read/write functions.
 External speed potentiometer features.
 External synchronization input features.
Commissioning tips for small generating sets (below 200kW).
J February 2011
Description of automatic load/unload feature (using CAN bus load sharing).
Connection to Woodward EPG speed governor.
Connection to CRE technology GCR module.
Firmware v2.00:
K June 2012  Compatibility with CRE Config software.
 Advanced settings for external speed potentiometer.
 Optimized PID transitions.
 User delay on SYNC_OK output.

Chapter : Technical documentation history

Documentations available on CRE technology Web site:
A51 Z0 9 0004: UNIGEN/UNIGEN PLUS technical documentation.
A51 Z1 9 0015: TCP-IP connection under Windows XP.
A51 Z0 9 0246: TCP-IP connection under Windows 7.
A51 Z1 9 0103: Replacing a Barber Colman DYN2-94026 by a UNIGEN PLUS.
A51 Z2 9 0107: Replacing a Barber Colman DYN2-90300 by a UNIGEN.

NOTE:
Read this entire manual and all other publications pertaining to the work to be performed
before installing, operating, or servicing this equipment. Apply all plant and safety
instructions and precautions. Failure to follow instructions can cause personal injury and/or
property damage.
Contact your CRE technology distributor for course training.

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 Table of contents

Technical documentation history........................................................................................................ 3

Table of contents ................................................................................................................................ 4
1 List of figures ................................................................................................................................ 6
2 List of tables .................................................................................................................................. 7
3 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 UNIGEN front cover ............................................................................................................................. 8
3.2 Global functions ................................................................................................................................... 9
3.3 CRE Config software ............................................................................................................................. 9
4 Features ...................................................................................................................................... 10
4.1 Synch check relay ............................................................................................................................... 10
4.2 Reverse kW relay ............................................................................................................................... 11
4.3 kW Indicator ...................................................................................................................................... 11
4.4 Remote speed control input .............................................................................................................. 11
4.5 PWM 500Hz (A51M141 modules only)............................................................................................... 12
4.1 CAN bus load sharing ......................................................................................................................... 12
4.1.1 Plug’n’play CAN protocol ............................................................................................................................ 13
4.2 Load sharing using parallel lines (UNIGEN PLUS)................................................................................ 13
4.1 DROOP load sharing ........................................................................................................................... 14
4.2 Automatic load/unload request ......................................................................................................... 14

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4.3 Load ramp management .................................................................................................................... 16
4.3.1 Ramps ........................................................................................................................................................ 16
4.3.2 Automatic TRIP OUT ................................................................................................................................... 17
4.3.3 Manual load/unload request ...................................................................................................................... 17
4.4 COMMAND MODE (UNIGEN PLUS) .................................................................................................... 17
4.5 MAINS PARALLELED (UNIGEN PLUS) .................................................................................................. 17
4.5.1 Connecting to a GCR module ...................................................................................................................... 19
4.6 Modbus (UNIGEN PLUS) ..................................................................................................................... 20
5 Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 23
6 Display ........................................................................................................................................ 25
7 Terminals .................................................................................................................................... 26
7.1 Terminals description......................................................................................................................... 26
7.2 Wiring diagram .................................................................................................................................. 30
7.3 Connection to a Cummins EFC speed regulator .................................................................................. 31
7.4 Connection to a Woodward EPG speed regulator .............................................................................. 31
7.5 Connection to a Leroy Somer voltage regulator ................................................................................. 31
7.6 Connection specifications .................................................................................................................. 32

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8 Commissioning ............................................................................................................................ 33
8.1 Caution .............................................................................................................................................. 33
8.1.1 Grounding: ................................................................................................................................................. 33
8.1.2 Wiring rules:............................................................................................................................................... 33
8.1.3 Vibrations:.................................................................................................................................................. 33
8.2 Power plant start-up/Commissioning ................................................................................................ 34
9 Environment ............................................................................................................................... 38
9.1 CE directives ....................................................................................................................................... 38
10 Dimensions............................................................................................................................... 39
11 CRE TECHNOLOGY .................................................................................................................... 40

Chapter : Table of contents

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1 List of figures
Figure 1: Front panel ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Figure 2: 500Hz PWM output .......................................................................................................................................... 12
Figure 3: PWM output settings ........................................................................................................................................ 12
Figure 4: Isochronous load sharing with parallel lines ...................................................................................................... 13
Figure 5: Connecting with Carantec boards...................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 6: DROOP load-sharing ......................................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 7: Automatic load/unload example ....................................................................................................................... 15
Figure 8: Automatic load/unload principle ....................................................................................................................... 16
Figure 9: Ramp Sequences............................................................................................................................................... 16
Figure 10: kW set point vs potentiometer input ............................................................................................................... 17
Figure 11: Parallel lines voltage / Power plant average kW .............................................................................................. 18
Figure 12: Command mode and Mains paralleled kW management ................................................................................. 18
Figure 13: Connection to a CRE technology GCR module .................................................................................................. 20
Figure 14: Wiring diagram .............................................................................................................................................. 30
Figure 15: EFC Cummins connection ................................................................................................................................ 31
Figure 16: Woodward EPG connection ............................................................................................................................. 31
Figure 17: Connection to Leroy Somer R448/R449 AVR .................................................................................................... 31
Figure 18: Earth connection............................................................................................................................................. 33
Figure 19: Dimensions ..................................................................................................................................................... 39
Figure 20 – Access to CRE Technology.............................................................................................................................. 40
Figure 21 - CRE Technology distributors ........................................................................................................................... 41

Chapter : List of figures

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2 List of tables

Table 1: SYNC_OK logic table........................................................................................................................................... 10

Table 2: kW/Speed management .................................................................................................................................... 19
Table 3: Potentiometers .................................................................................................................................................. 23
Table 4: DIP switches description..................................................................................................................................... 24
Table 5: LED description .................................................................................................................................................. 25
Table 6: Terminals of the module .................................................................................................................................... 29

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3 Overview

3.1 UNIGEN front cover

Each terminals of the industrial UNIGEN are also available on UNIGEN PLUS.

Chapter : Overview
Figure 1: Front panel

Only for UNIGEN PLUS: this symbol is used in technical documentation to indicate UNIGEN PLUS special
features.

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 3.2 Global functions

The main functions performed by the UNIGEN are followings :

 Automatic and Manual synchronization (See SW5 and SW6 configuration).
 Active load sharing in isochronous, droop mode or Command mode (UNIGEN PLUS only).
 Reactive load sharing in isochronous voltage, droop mode or power factor fixed (UNIGEN PLUS
only).
 Compatibility with all speed governors (See SW2 configuration) and AVR on the market.
 Remote speed control by potentiometer (See SW7 configuration).
 Internal synch check relays, useful for auto and manual synchronization.
 Phase sequence protection.
 Load sharing with CAN plug and play (See SW1 configuration) or with paralleling lines (UNIGEN
PLUS only, see SW3 configuration).
 Automatic load/unload.
 Reverse kW relays.
 2 analogue outputs (0…5V and 0…20mA/4…20mA) for kW meter (See SW4 configuration).
 MODBUS RTU on serial port RS485 (UNIGEN PLUS only, see SW8 configuration).
 Command mode (UNIGEN PLUS only).
 Mains Paralleled (UNIGEN PLUS only).

3.3 CRE Config software

Starting from firmware v2.00, UNIGEN modules are compatible with PC software CRE Config.
This software gives you the ability to communicate with your module using RS232 serial
communication. Serial COM port is placed under the front cover of UNIGEN modules.
UNIGEN modules can be installed without any computer, but you may want to use CRE Config
software to set advanced parameters or display internal measurements such as generating set voltages,
currents, active power and so on.

Chapter : Overview
For more information, please refer to the following documentation available on CRE technology Web site:
 A70 Z1 9 0003: CRE Config user manual.
 A51 Z1 9 0015: TCP-IP connection under Windows XP.
 A51 Z0 9 0246: TCP-IP connection under Windows 7.

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4 Features

4.1 Synch check relay

SYNC_OK output (terminals 34/35) permit the coupling of generators when all following conditions are
correct:
 Voltage of generator and bus bar within a 15 - 130% window from nominal voltage (500V).
 Voltage difference between generator and bus bar, < 10%.
 Frequency of generator and bus bar within a 30 - 130% window from nominal frequency.
 Phase Angle difference between generator and bus bar. <+/- 10°.
 Frequency difference between generator and bus bar, < 0.01Hz.
 Phase sequence correct.
Switch SW5 allows or not to close the generator breaker even if SYNC_IN logical input is not active.
Switch SW6 allows or not to close the generator breaker on a dead bus bar.

Table below describes the behaviour of SYNC_OK relay depending on the actual setup of your module and
according to voltage measurements on generator and bus bar sides.

Logical inputs Configuration Electrical conditions Relay

BREAKER_IN SYNC_IN SW6 SW5 Dead bus ∆φ, ∆Hz, ∆V SYNCH_OK

Dead Bus bar Synchronization (No voltage on + phase
(manual/auto) bus)
sequence
OFF X X NOK open
Active X X NO OK closed

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(connected
to 0VDC) ON X YES NOK closed
ON X NO NOK open
Inactive X OFF X X open
(not connected)
OFF ON X NOK open
Inactive X ON NO OK closed
(not connected)
ON ON YES NOK closed
ON ON NO NOK open
Table 1: SYNC_OK logic table

X = Do not care.
NOTE:
Since firmware v1.28, SYNC_IN input is taken into account only if both generator and Mains/Bus frequencies
are greater than a predefined percentage of nominal frequency. This percentage can be changed using
parameter E01226. It is factory set to 0% to help you check AVR and speed output range during commissioning,
but it may be useful to set it to a higher value (e.g. 80%) depending on your use of SYNC_IN input.
Since firmware v2.00, SYNC_OK output can be delayed according to parameter E01227. In this case, SYNC_OK
output is closed when all parameters described above are in the proper conditions during the delay set in
parameter E01227. Otherwise SYNC_OK is kept open.

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After power on sequence on dead bus conditions, a minimal delay must elapse before SYNC_OK relay is
closed. This delay may be adjusted using parameter E01033 (Default value is 3.0s).

CAUTION :
One generator has to be started alone to close on the dead bus before starting the
other generators.

The SYNC_OK green LED confirms the activation of the relay:

 LED ON = contact closed.
 LED OFF = contact open.

4.2 Reverse kW relay

UNIGEN includes a reverse kW relay on terminals 9 & 10. This relay output closes when the kW of the
generator is below -5% of the nominal kW during more than 20 seconds.
The REV._kW red LED confirms the activation of the relay:
 LED ON = contact closed.
 LED OFF = contact open.

4.3 kW Indicator

UNIGEN has two analogue outputs for kW indicator on terminals 11, 12 and 13. These outputs allow the
display of active power (kW).
Outputs are between 0-5VDC, 0-20mA or 4-20mA depending on SW4 configuration. A multi-turn potentiometer

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allows the calibration of the output to adapt it to your indicator.

4.4 Remote speed control input

UNIGEN includes a remote speed control input on terminals 14, 15 and 16. This input is provided for
connecting an external potentiometer (5kΩ). The mid-point of this potentiometer (5 turns for a 10 turns
potentiometer) will generate a 0V signal to the cursor input and will not generate any speed deviation.

The potentiometer is taken into account depending on switch SW7:

 OFF position, potentiometer is always read by UNIGEN.
 ON position, potentiometer value is set to zero when generator breaker is closed (BREAKER_IN
logical input active). Potentiometer is normally read when generator breaker is open.

Maximal speed deviation depends on the speed output adjustments. When it is adjusted for the
recommended range of +/- 3.00Hz, then the following rules apply:
 +5V applied on cursor input will increase the speed of + 3.00Hz.
 -5V applied on cursor input will decrease the speed of -3.00Hz.

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This input can also be used as 0…5VDC for a master PLC control. In this case the nominal speed must be
adjusted when 2.5VDC are applied on the cursor input.

NOTE:
Starting from firmware v2.00, parameter E01228 is associated to DIP-switch SW7 to determine the speed
correction due to the external speed potentiometer while generator breaker is closed and SW7 is ON. Factory
setting is set to 0 so that potentiometer correction is set to zero as described above. Depending on your specific
application, you may want to set E01228 to 1. In this case, external speed potentiometer value will be
memorised just before the generator breaker is closed.

4.5 PWM 500Hz (A51M141 modules only)

UNIGEN PLUS offering PWM output feature are identified with a modification label (A51M141). This option
must be specified when ordering parts from your dealer.
Connection to the speed regulator must be done as shown below:

Figure 2: 500Hz PWM output

The output is protected against short-circuit to 0V. The PWM adjustment is done with the OFFSET and GAIN
potentiometers of the speed output. Picture below shows the behaviour of the potentiometers on the output
signal.

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Figure 3: PWM output settings

4.1 CAN bus load sharing

When DROOP input (terminal 4) is open and DIP-switch SW3 (plines/canbus) is set to select CAN bus (ON
position for UNIGEN PLUS), UNIGEN is in isochronous load sharing mode. The load setpoint will be calculated
via the CAN connection.
Up to 8 UNIGEN modules can be connected via CAN bus.
The CAN bus needs terminal resistors at each end of the bus. Switch SW1 (CAN bus termination resistor
OFF/120Ω) to ON position on the first and last UNIGEN modules connected to the physical CAN bus. SW1
should be switched OFF on all other UNIGEN modules.

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4.1.1 Plug’n’play CAN protocol

As soon as several UNIGEN are connected together through CAN bus, they automatically choose a generator
number different from each other. They are able to share the load without any settings. If one UNIGEN
disappear from the CAN, it is no longer taken under account by the others, and they continue to share the load
isochronously.
The rules of the Plug’n’play CAN protocol are described below:
 UNIGEN must receive information on the availability of the GE. (Input SET_UNAVAILABLE). If this
information is set to 0 then the UNIGEN will not participate to the negotiations.
 A generator is considered as slave when the SLAVE INPUT is connected to 0V.
 At least one UNIGEN must be configured as master (SLAVE INPUT not selected).
 At power up, all UNIGEN connected to the CAN bus will be automatically attributed a set number (1, 2,
3...) according to the power supply sequence of the UNIGEN. If multiple units are powered ON at the
same time, then serial number will be used to attribute a different group number to each unit.
 At power up, all UNIGEN are fully operational during 2 minutes (No stop negotiation), then the
automatic load/unload mode starts.

Note:
Plug’n’play can be inhibited if you want each unit to keep the same generating set number whatever the status
of other modules (powered ON or OFF). To do so, set parameter V01038 to 0 on all UNIGEN modules and select
a different generating set number to each module using parameter V02192. Do not forget to save parameters
in FLASH memory so the setup will be kept even if power supply is lost.

4.2 Load sharing using parallel lines (UNIGEN PLUS)

When DROOP input (terminal 4) is open and switch SW3 (plines/canbus) is on plines position (OFF), UNIGEN
PLUS is set to isochronous load sharing mode, it compares its power with the level of the paralleling lines and
generates an output signal to the speed governor to adjust its power.

Chapter : Features
Voltage on parallel lines
(terminals 44 and 45)

3V

0V KW%
0% 100%

Figure 4: Isochronous load sharing with parallel lines

Parallel lines are compatible with other analogue sharing lines products on the market. This can be useful to
extend power plants with heterogeneous control units. Examples of such products are:
 GENSYS/GENSYS 2.0 product range from CRE technology.
 Barber Colman products (ex: DYN2-80109, Pow-R-Con…).
 Woodward 2301A controller.
 …

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 MICS® Process II
Carantec board

13 Parallel lines +
44 Parallel lines -
Figure 5: Connecting with Carantec boards

4.1 DROOP load sharing

When DROOP (terminal 4) input is connected to 0 VDC, UNIGEN is in Super droop mode. In this mode the load
sharing is managed between 50.50Hz (0% load) and 50.00Hz (100% load).
For this specific droop, it is not needed to set precisely the engine speed, and any connections are required
between each UNIGEN, even the 0V.
kW and kVAR load sharing are managed with droop.

Freq

50.50Hz

50.00Hz KW%
0% 100%

Figure 6: DROOP load-sharing

4.2 Automatic load/unload request

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The START_ON_LOAD_REQUEST relay output can be used to start and stop the slave generators depending on
the power plant load. START_ON_LOAD_REQUEST green LED confirms the activation of the relay:
 LED ON = contact is closed.
 LED OFF = contact is open.
This feature can be used when UNIGEN modules are connected through CAN bus. If the power plant load goes
below 20% of the nominal power during more than 2 minutes then a slave generator will be elected to stop.
If the power plant load goes above 70% of the nominal power of the power plant during at least 10 seconds
then a slave generator will be elected to start.
If the load is between 20% and 70% of the nominal power then the actual number of generators on the bus
bars will not change until either 20% or 70% threshold is reached.
NOTE:
Thresholds and timers described above can be changed using CRE Config software to tune up modules
depending on your application.
Refer to Plug’n’Play CAN protocol chapter for more details concerning attribution of a generating set number
to each UNIGEN module.

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Figure below gives an example of power plant with three generating sets. Two of them (UNIGEN with
SLAVE_INPUT connected to 0V) can request to start or stop their engine depending on the global load of the
power plant.

Auto start
module

Auto start
module

Auto start
module

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Figure 7: Automatic load/unload example

SET_UNAVAILABLE input:
 If UNIGEN is stopped and its SET_UNAVAILABLE input is activated it will prevent any start upon load
request by keeping START_ON_LOAD_REQUEST relay open and TRIP_OUT relay closed.

CAUTION:
If UNIGEN is running and on the bus bar, as soon as SET_UNAVAILABLE
input is closed the TRIP_OUT relay is activated (closed) to open the
breaker of the generator.

Load shedding inhibition:

 Don’t connect the START_ON_LOAD_REQUEST relay: the load shedding will not have any influences.

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  In droop mode the load shedding is inhibited.

START_ON_LOAD_REQUEST relay behaviour is described in the schematic below:

Load threshold

Unload threshold
Power plant kW

Slave generator kW Low limit

Unload Load
Ramp Ramp
delay delay

BREAKER_IN

TRIP_OUT

START_ON_LOAD_REQUEST

Unload decision Start request

Start on load request delay

Figure 8: Automatic load/unload principle

Note: at start up, START_ON_LOAD_REQUEST relay is closed. All generators are started because it is impossible
to know the level of load before start.

Chapter : Features
4.3 Load ramp management

4.3.1 Ramps

Ramp sequences:
 The first generator on the bus bars takes immediately the load with no ramp.
 The other generator load ramp stops when generators reach the load setpoint (average power
plant load).
 The unload ramp stops when the power reach 5% of its nominal power.
Load and Unload ramp rates are using the same potentiometer. The single turn potentiometer named ‘RAMP
TIME’ adjusts the ramp time from 0 seconds to 180 seconds. This setting is the time to transfer 100% of the
nominal power.

kW
Power plant power
100%

60%

Ramp Time Load Time

0%
60sec. 36sec.

Figure 9: Ramp Sequences

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4.3.2 Automatic TRIP OUT

TRIP_OUT relay (terminals 7 and 8) is used to open the breaker once the unload ramp is finished. The relay is
closed when the kW of the generator which is unloading reaches 5% of the nominal kW.
TRIP_OUT green LED is lit to confirms the activation of the relay:
 LED ON = contact closed.
 LED OFF = contact open.

4.3.3 Manual load/unload request

The Load/Unload ramps are managed by the UNLOAD input (terminal 6):
 UNLOAD input disconnected = when the breaker closes, the load ramp starts immediately.
 UNLOAD input connected to 0V = the generator starts an unload ramp.

4.4 COMMAND MODE (UNIGEN PLUS)

When the following conditions are met:

1. DROOP input is opened (terminal 4 not connected).
2. COMMAND_MODE input is closed (terminal 39 connected to the 0VDC).
3. Generator breaker is closed (BREAKER_IN, terminal 5 connected to the 0VDC).
Then the UNIGEN Plus is in COMMAND mode. The kW set point is then fixed via the remote potentiometer of
kW set point (terminals 40/41/42) and the power factor is fixed to 0.95 using parameter E11020. The low limit
of the potentiometer is 5% and the high limit is 110% of nominal kW. Behaviour of kW set point
(potentiometer) is described on schematic below:

Chapter : Features
Voltage on
kW SET input

(CW) +5V

(CCW) 0V
or not
kW (%)
connected
5% 110%

Figure 10: kW set point vs potentiometer input

COMMAND mode is described in the second schematic shown on MAINS PARALLELED chapter.

4.5 MAINS PARALLELED (UNIGEN PLUS)

When the following conditions are met:

1. DROOP input is opened (terminal 4 not connected).
2. COMMAND_MODE input is opened (terminal 39 not connected).
3. MAINS_PARALLELED input is closed (terminal 38 connected to the 0VDC).
4. Generator breaker is closed (terminal 5 connected to the 0VDC).

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Then UNIGEN PLUS is in MAINS PARALLELED mode. The kW set point is then fixed by the paralleling lines
(driven by a GCR module for example) and the power factor is fixed at 0.95 by the parameter E11020.
A 0V on the parallel lines (terminals 44/45) will make the generator take 0% of load while a 3V signal will make
the generator take 100% of load as described on schematic below:

Voltage on paralleled lines

(terminals 44 and 45)

3V

0V KW%
0% 100%

Figure 11: Parallel lines voltage / Power plant average kW

COMMAND mode and MAINS PARALLELED active power behaviour are described in the schematic below:

Mains load
Load
impact

Generator load

Load setpoint::
Command mode load=kW sepoint input,
Mains paralleld load=paralleling lines input.

Low limit

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Unload Low
request limit

Paralleling of stop generator

the generator

Figure 12: Command mode and Mains paralleled kW management

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Active power set point behaviour in different mode is described in the following table:

Mode kW/Speed

PARALLELED

COMMAND
BREAKER
UNLOAD

DROOP

SW3
MAINS

MODE
management

IN
according to

X open X X X X Waiting None

open closed closed X X X Droop Frequency

closed closed open X X X Unload Ramp time pot.

open closed open open open ON Load sharing CAN bus

open closed open open open OFF Load sharing Parallel lines

open closed open X closed X Fixed kW kW set point

Paralleled
open closed open closed open X Parallel lines
with Mains
Table 2: kW/Speed management

Close = connected to 0VDC.

Open = not connected.
= concerns UNIGEN PLUS only.

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4.5.1 Connecting to a GCR module

Figure below shows the speed and parallel lines connections that can be done between UNIGEN PLUS and a
GCR module from CRE technology in order to parallel a power plant with the Mains.

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 Figure 13: Connection to a CRE technology GCR module

4.6 Modbus (UNIGEN PLUS)

All the logical and analogue input/output values and all the other parameters which appear in the UNIGEN
PLUS menus can be read by the serial port RS485 terminals 49A and 50B (2 wires). UNIGEN PLUS behaves as a

Chapter : Features
MODBUS slave device.

If your UNIGEN PLUS is located at one end of the RS485 network, then you should activate the internal 120Ω
termination resistor by switching SW8 (Modbus OFF/120Ω) to ON position.

Support of MODBUS RTU by the UNIGEN PLUS is performed using the following parameters:
 Communication speed: 4800, 9600 and 19200 (default: 19200).
 Number of bits by character: 8.
 Number of parity bits: 0.
 Number of stop bits: 1.
 Supported function: 04 (analogue reading) and 03 (registers reading) and 06 (registers writing).
 The RTU address of the variables is the same than their number plus 1, converted in hexadecimal.

Example:
Variable E00110 (Mains breaker status) has RTU address 006Fh (Decimal 111). See file A51Z090030 for the
whole list of existing registers.

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MODBUS registers writing meets the following rules:
 Ex0xxx measures are “Read only”.
 Ex1xxx parameters are factory set to “Read only”. It is possible to switch them to “Read/write” using
the embedded Web site. To do so it is necessary to connect to UNIGEN with a laptop in level 2
(distributor password). Go to Configuration/Modification by variable nb page, enter the parameter
that you want to change, and then in the « Writing by modbus/PLC » box, choose « allow » and
validate. Go to System/Flash all parameters and press « FLASH it » red button to save parameters
(Otherwise changes are lost when UNIGEN is switched off).
 Variables Ex2xxx can be written using MODBUS without restriction.

Example:
Table below is an example of a master that needs to read variable E00001, E00002 and E00003 from a UNIGEN
PLUS. So the request will be a “read register” function starting at address 0001h and for 3 registers. Left
columns represent the request from the master while right columns represent the corresponding answer from
UNIGEN PLUS.

Field Data Field Data Description

(hex.) (hex.)

Slave address 01 Slave address 01

Function 04 Function 04

Start address (MSB) 00 Number of data bytes 06 2 bytes per register

Start address (LSB) 01 1st data byte XX MSB of 1st register

Chapter : Features
Number of registers 00 2nd data byte XX LSB of 1st register
(MSB)

Number of registers 03 3rd data byte XX MSB of 2nd register

(LSB)

CRC16 (MSB) E1 4th data byte XX LSB of 2nd register

CRC16 (LSB) CB 5th data byte XX MSB of 3rd register

6th data byte XX LSB of 3rd register

CRC16 (MSB) --

CRC16 (LSB) --

Changing Modbus RTU slave address (Parameter E01215) and communication speed (Parameter E01216) of
the UNIGEN PLUS:

 Connect using a computer (see A51Z1 9 0015A).

 Type the password 1

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  Go to Configuration / Modification by variable Number
 Enter 1215 to set slave address (Parameter E01215) or 1216 to set communication speed
(Parameter E01216) and press Save button.

 Enter desired value for the specific parameterand press Save button.
 Go to menu System / Save all variables
 Click on "Flash it!” button.
 Disconnect UNIGEN, switch power off and then switch it on for new settings to take effect.

Chapter : Features

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5 Settings

UNIGEN modules include the following adjustments for calibration and settings:

Potentiometers Factory Description

Single turn potentiometers.
Synchronization adjustments 6h
Proportional and Integral adjustments of the synchronization
control loop. Adjust them using the following steps:
 Turn P and I fully Counter Clockwise.
6h
 Turn P clockwise until the generator is unstable and
then turn it back counter clockwise to stop the
instability.
 Repeat above step for I potentiometer.
Single turn potentiometer (0…180s).
Ramp time 0s
Adjusts the time taken by a 100% kW load/unload ramp.

Multi turn potentiometer (0…100%).

kW monitor output adjustment None
Span adjustment for 0…5VDC and 0…20mA/4…20mA output
signals.
 Also see SW4 configuration in table below.

Speed output adjustments

None Multi turn potentiometer (-10 to +10VDC).
Offset adjustment of the speed control output.
 Also see dedicated commissioning chapter.

Chapter : Settings
6h
Single turn potentiometer (0 to 10VDC).
Span adjustment of the speed control output.
 Also see dedicated commissioning chapter.

AVR output adjustments

Multi turn potentiometer (-10 to +10 VDC).

None Offset adjustment of the voltage control output

 Also see dedicated commissioning chapter.

Single-turn potentiometer (0 to 10VDC).

6h
Span adjustment of the voltage control output
 Also see dedicated commissioning chapter.
Generator nominal kW.
Nominal kW None
 See dedicated commissioning chapter to adjust this
potentiometer correctly.

Table 3: Potentiometers

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 DIP switches Description
SW1: 120Ω CAN bus termination resistor.
OFF: termination resistor is not connected.
ON: termination resistor is connected.

SW2: speed output slope sign.

OFF: reverse speed regulation for GAC speed regulator.
ON: direct speed regulation for other speed regulators.

SW3: load sharing communication.

OFF: kW load sharing set point comes from paralleling lines.
ON: kW load sharing set point comes from CAN bus.
UNIGEN PLUS only.

SW4: kW monitor output signal.

OFF: 0…5VDC and 0…20mA output signals.
ON: 4…20mA output signal.

SW5: synchronization.
OFF: SYNC_OK relay closes only when synchronisation conditions are OK
and SYNC_IN input is active (connected to the 0VDC).
ON: SYNC_OK relay closes when synchronisation conditions are OK
whatever the value of SYNC_IN input.
 Also see SYNCH CHECK RELAY dedicated chapter.

SW6: Dead bus bar authorization.

OFF: SYNC_OK relay never closes on dead bus bar conditions.
ON: SYNC_OK relay closes on dead bus bar conditions.
 Also see SYNCH CHECK RELAY dedicated chapter.

SW7: Speed potentiometer behaviour.

Chapter : Settings
OFF: external SPEED_SET potentiometer is always active.
ON: external SPEED_SET potentiometer is not active when the generator
breaker is closed.
 Also see REMOTE SPEED CONTROL dedicated chapter.

SW8: 120Ω RS485 termination resistor for Modbus RTU.

OFF: termination resistor is not connected.
ON: termination resistor is connected.
UNIGEN PLUS only.
Table 4: DIP switches description

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6 Display

UNIGEN includes LED to have information feedback.

LED Description

This LED is ON when DC power supply (12 or 24VDC) is connected.

This LED is ON when synchronization is requested (SYNC_IN input

closed to the 0VDC).

This LED is ON when a droop is required (DROOP input closed to

the 0VDC).

This LED is ON when the generator breaker is closed (BREAKER_IN

input closed to the 0VDC).

This LED is ON when TRIP_OUT relay is closed.

Red LED switched ON when REV_kW relay is closed.

This LED is ON when START_ON_LOAD_REQUEST relay is closed.

Chapter : Display
This LED is ON when SYNC_OK relay is closed.

This LED is ON when the mains breaker is closed

(MAINS_PARALLELED input closed to the 0VDC)

UNIGEN PLUS only.

This LED is ON when the fixed kW control is requested

(COMMAND_MODE input closed to the 0VDC).

UNIGEN PLUS only.

This LED blinks when load sharing is done through CAN bus.
This LED blinks according to the number of UNIGEN modules
detected in the CAN bus.
Table 5: LED description

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7 Terminals

7.1 Terminals description

Recommended
Terminal Name wires Description
(mm² / AWG)

9 to 40 VDC power supply from, 10 W. Protected

against reverse connection.
1 POWER SUPPLY + Fuse: 5A / 40VDC.
2.5 / 13
2 POWER SUPPLY- Note: terminal 2 must be connected to the 0V
terminal of the speed governor with a 4 mm²
wire.

Not isolated digital input, dry contact to 0V (10kΩ

pull-up).
3 SYNC IN 1 / 17 This input activates automatic synchronization of
the generator to the bus bar.
See SW5 and SW6 configuration.

Not isolated digital input, dry contact to 0V (10kΩ

pull-up).
4 DROOP 1 / 17
This input forces kW and kVAR load sharing in

Chapter : Terminals
DROOP mode.

Digital input. Connect to POWER SUPPLY+ when

5 BREAKER IN 1 / 17 the generator breaker is closed. Use an auxiliary
contact of the generator breaker.

Not isolated digital input, dry contact to 0V (10kΩ

pull-up).
6 UNLOAD 1 / 17
This input will unload the generator if
BREAKER_IN is closed.

Dry contact: normally open. 250VAC, 5A.

7
TRIP OUT 1 / 17 This output controls the opening of generator
8
breaker at the end of the unload ramp.

Dry contact: normally open. 250VAC, 5A.

9
REV kW 1 / 17 The relay is closed when generator is in reverse
10
power conditions.

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 Recommended
Terminal Name wires Description
(mm² / AWG)

11 +Power monitor 1.5 / 16

(0…5V)
12 -Power monitor (0V) 0.25 / 23 0…5VDC (Terminals 11/12) or 0…20mA (Terminals
13/12) analogue output proportional to the
generator active power.
13 +Power monitor 0.25 / 23
(0…20mA)

5kΩ potentiometer input or +/-5VDC between

14 SPEED SET CW +5V terminal 2 (-) and 15 (+).
15 SPEED SET cursor 0.25 / 23 * Use a shielded wire.
16 SPEED SET CCW -5V Used as manual remote control of generator
speed.

+/-10 VDC analogue output.

Use a shielded wire.
17 Generator OUT Engine speed control output compatible with
most speed governors on the market.
0.25 / 23 *
See dedicated commissioning chapter + SW2
18 Generator REF
configuration.
(from speed governor)
A51M141 modules: 500Hz PWM output, 5V. See
dedicated chapter.

Chapter : Terminals
Terminal used to connect the shield of the
19 Shield 0.25 / 23 *
analogue signals.

Isolated analogue output +/-10VDC.

20 AVR OUT (+)
0.5 / 20 * This output controls alternator voltage. Offset
21 AVR OUT (-) and gain potentiometers, this output is
compatible with all AVRs of the market.

22 Generator I1+
AC current inputs from generator.
23 Generator I1-
0 to 5A inputs (1VA).
24 Generator I2+
2.5 / 13 Withstands up to 15A during 10s.
25 Generator I2-
Nominal current input must be as close as
26 Generator I3+ possible to 5A to ensure maximum measurement
accuracy.
27 Generator I3-

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 Recommended
Terminal Name wires Description
(mm² / AWG)

28 Generator L1 AC voltage measurement inputs from generator.

29 Generator L1 100 to 500 VAC (Line to line), 50/60Hz.
1.5 / 16
30 Generator L1 Use 100 mA / 600 VAC fuses.
31 Generator neutral Note: neutral connection is optional.

Dry contact: Normally open, 250 VAC, 5A.

32 START ON LOAD
1.5 / 16 Used for automatic load/unload of generators.
33 REQUEST
See specific chapter and for more details.

Dry contact: normally open, 250 VAC, 5A.

34 SYNC OK relay is closed when coupling the

SYNC OK 1.5 / 16 generator is considered as safe.
35
See specific chapter and SW5/SW6 configuration
for more details.

Not isolated digital input, dry contact to 0V (10kΩ

36 SET UNAVAILABLE 1 / 17 pull-up).
Connect "fault" signal from the generator.

Not isolated digital input, dry contact to 0V (10kΩ

pull-up).
37 SLAVE INPUT 1 / 17
Set this UNIGEN as slave for automatic

Chapter : Terminals
load/unload feature.

Not isolated digital input, dry contact to 0V (10kΩ

pull-up).
38 MAINS PARALLELED 1 / 17 This input gives the position of mains breaker to
the UNIGEN. Directly connect an auxiliary
contact of the breaker.

Not isolated digital input, dry contact to 0V (10kΩ

pull-up).
39 Mode COMMAND 1 / 17
This input forces kW and kVAR load sharing in
COMMAND mode (fixed kW setpoint).

40 kW SET CW +5V
Analog input 5kΩ potentiometer or 0-5VDC
41 kW SET cursor 0.25 / 23 *
between 42 (-) and 41 (+). Use a shielded wire.
42 kW SET CCW 0V

43 Not connected

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 Recommended
Terminal Name wires Description
(mm² / AWG)

0…3VDC load sharing signal between UNIGEN

44 modules, or active power set point when used
Parallel lines (+)
2.5 / 13* with GCR module. Used when SW3 is OFF.
Parallel lines (-)
45 Compatible with Wheatstone bridge load sharing
signals.

Isolated input. Load sharing through CAN bus

46 CANBUS+ communication.
2.5 / 13*
47 CANBUS- Used when SW3 is ON for UNIGEN PLUS.
See also SW1 configuration.

Terminal used to connect the shield of the

48 SHIELD 0.25 / 23 *
analogue signals.

49 MODBUS A 19200 bps RS485 Modbus RTU slave.

2.5 / 13 *
50 MODBUS B Also see SW8 configuration.

51 Bus bar L1 AC voltage measurement inputs from bus bar.

52 Bus bar L2 100 to 500 VAC (Line to line), 50/60 Hz.
1.5 / 16
53 Bus bar L3 Use 100 mA / 600 VAC fuses.
54 Bus bar neutral Note: neutral connection is optional.

RS232 to PC or Connection via CRE Config software.

Chapter : Terminals
COM1 Female DB9
modem Use a straight 9 wires cable.
Table 6: Terminals of the module

Only available on UNIGEN PLUS.

Note:
 Shielded cable is recommended for these connections. Use 2 or 3 Conductor Foil Shield with drain Wire.
 Cable sizes are for guidance only. Cable size should be increased for long cable runs, to overcome possible
voltage drop and to increase noise immunity. Only for UNIGEN PLUS.

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 7.2 Wiring diagram

Terminals of the industrial UNIGEN are all present on UNIGEN PLUS.

Load

L1
L2
L3
N
Auto

100 - 480 V
Mains
Failure

F
F
F
-Alim

(optional) Bus N 54
Bus L1 51
Bus L2 52
Bus L3 53
Mains paralleled 38
34 Synch OK
Breaker NO Start on load
35 32
-Alim control request
9 NO 33
Rev. kW
10 NO
Modbus A 49
7 Trip out
RS485
Modbus B 50
8 NO

5 Breaker IN CAN+ 46 CRE

5A 23 Gen I1- UNIGEN
P2 S2 CAN- 47

S1 48
P1 22 Gen I1+
25 Gen I2-
P2 S2
Parallel lines high 44 CRE
P1 S1
24 Gen I2+
45
UNIGEN
27 Gen I3- Parallel lines low
P2 S2 Barber Colman

P1 S1
PowRcon
26 Gen I3+

L1
N
100 - 480 V
31 Gen N (opt) UNIGEN Barber Colman

DYN2-80109
F 28 Gen L1

L3
L2 F
F
29
30
Gen L2
Gen L3
PLUS Woodward

2301A
Surge 21 AVR out -
diverter
20 AVR out +
G AVR
19

18 Speed Ref CW +5V 40

Speed

Chapter : Terminals
governor 17 Speed out kW setpoint 41

14 Speed CW +5V CCW 0V 42

15 Speed setpoint

16 Speed CCW -5V

Command mode

5k potentiometer
Set unavailable

11 kW out +5V
Power supply +
Power supply -

Power monitor
Slave input

0...5V or 12 kW out 0 or
Unload
Sync in
Droop

0...20mA 0...5V
5k potentiometer
13 kW out 20mA
1 2 3 4 6 36 37 39
or
+/-5V Chassis 5A
F
isolated from
power supply +Alim -Alim
+ -
From speed
Battery
governor (4 mm²)

Figure 14: Wiring diagram

UNIGEN PLUS only

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 7.3 Connection to a Cummins EFC speed regulator

Due to the big sensitivity of Cummins EFC speed input, wiring should be applied as shown below. This allows a
higher voltage span on UNIGEN speed output.
Speed governor
CUMMINS EFC

2
8
15k

1.5k
9

Figure 15: EFC Cummins connection

7.4 Connection to a Woodward EPG speed regulator

Refer to dedicated commissioning chapter for potentiometers adjustment.

Woodward EPG
Speed control

2
11

12

Figure 16: Woodward EPG connection

Chapter : Terminals
7.5 Connection to a Leroy Somer voltage regulator

Most Leroy Somer AVR modules feature an input for an external potentiometer for voltage control. Figure
below shows the example of an R448 AVR connection.
R438 / R448 / R449
Leroy Somer

(Ext. Pot.)
T.I. ST4

Figure 17: Connection to Leroy Somer R448/R449 AVR

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 7.6 Connection specifications

 Power supply: 9 to 40VDC, <1A with 12 VDC and <500mA with 24VDC.
 AC voltage inputs: 100 to 500VAC, 100mA max. The neutral wire can be connected or not.
 AC currents inputs: 0 to 5A, 1VA. Each input is isolated from the other ones.
 Possible over-current: 15A during 10s.
 Frequency measurement: 45 to 70 Hz – 15 VAC minimum between neutral and line.
 Digital inputs: Normally Open, to be connected to 0V (internal pull up of 10kΩ).
 Relay outputs: 5A, 230VAC max.
 Remote speed control input: 5kΩ potentiometer or +/-5VDC.
 Remote kW control input for COMMAND mode: potentiometer (5kΩ) or 0…+5VDC.
 kW monitor output (0…5VDC or 0…20mA/4-20mA): 300Ω maximum load on the 0…20mA or
4…20mA output. 1kΩ minimum load on the 0…+5VDC output.
 Speed bias output: The frequency control is made by the adjustable 0…10VDC output. Adjust
using OFFSET and GAIN potentiometers.
 Voltage bias output: The voltage control is done via the AVR. The output is a +/-10V. Adjust
using OFFSET and GAIN potentiometers.
 Terminals: with screws, 2.5 mm2.

Chapter : Terminals

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8 Commissioning

8.1 Caution
8.1.1 Grounding:

The grounding of the chassis of UNIGEN must be done with the M5 screw. Use a 4mm² wire to connect to
earth, this cable should be as short as possible.

Figure 18: Earth connection

8.1.2 Wiring rules:

The cables with high voltage (400VAC) and/or high current (5A) must be separated from the command cables.
All the command and digital inputs / outputs can be in the same cable path.
If you have to cross the command/DC cables with the 400V/5A cables, it is recommended to cross with a right
angle.

Chapter : Commissioning
The grounding must be done in a proper way to avoid personal injuries and for a reduction of EMC.

8.1.3 Vibrations:

In case of heavy vibrations, UNIGEN should be mounted using AV Mounts.

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 8.2 Power plant start-up/Commissioning

Caution: before starting the generating sets, please read the following part.
This is a standard commissioning for a simple power plant. If you use only this procedure, it can't
engage our responsibility.

Before commissioning (before going on site)

Check of schematics
How?
 Be sure you have the latest power plant schematics.
Why?
 To be sure the wires will be present on site (Can bus connector, shielded wires...).
What?
 0 Volt wiring.
 Shields.
 Speed governor / UNIGEN Interface.
 Automatic Voltage Regulator / UNIGEN Interface (droop current transformer must be
removed).
 CAN bus.
 Parallel lines.

Chapter : Commissioning
During commissioning
Start in safe condition
How?
 Generator breaker output locked in open position.
 Disconnect the wires between UNIGEN (terminals 17/18) and the speed governor.
 Disconnect the wires between UNIGEN (terminals 20/21) and the AVR.
 Ask the technician who had wired the power plant to lock the generator breaker open.
 Battery negative of each UNIGEN power supply (terminal 2) must be connected to each other
UNIGEN and to the 0V of the speed governor.
 Disconnect the wires of the relay ‘SYNC OK’ (terminals 34/35) of the UNIGEN.

Why?
 To be sure not to drive a false paralleling during the beginning of commissioning.

Switches configuration
How?
 Put switches in OFF/ON position before start the engine, see dedicated chapter “Settings” for
more details.

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 Why?
 To configure several important functions of the UNIGEN.

Interface UNIGEN / Speed governor

Interface UNIGEN / Auto Voltage Regulator

How?
Start the engine.
Adjust the nominal speed and voltage, for example 50.00Hz & 400VAC, on the speed/voltage
regulator. If a trim pot is present on the AVR, adjust it to get +/-8% (see AVR manufacturer
doc).
 Stop the engine.
 Remove the cover of the UNIGEN if necessary.
 Connect only the REF input (terminal 18) to the speed governor “speed ref output”.
 Speed setting :
 Start the engine.
 Adjust Speed gain RV10 full CCW on the UNIGEN.
 Measure the voltage between Ref and remote voltage input on speed regulator side.
 Adjust UNIGEN output voltage (terminals 17/18) adjusting the offset RV9 to have the same
voltage than measurement of previous point.
 Connect the control wire (terminal 17).
 Shunt terminals 15 and 16 together to get the maximal negative speed correction on
SPEED_SET input.
 Adjust the speed gain RV10 to have 48.00Hz.

Chapter : Commissioning
 Remove the shunt between terminals 15 and 16..
 Stop the generator.

 Voltage setting :
 Adjust AVR Offset RV11 & Gain RV12 full CCW on the UNIGEN.
 Connect AVR outputs (terminals 20/21) to AVR.
 Adjust voltage offset RV11 to have 400VAC.
 Close SYNC_IN input (Terminal 3 to 0 volts).
 Adjust AVR Gain RV12 to reach 370VAC

Check the control of the breaker on dead bus (depending on SW6 position)
 Be sure there is no critical load connected on bus bar.
 Close the breaker and verify that the breaker feedback input (terminal 5) is closed
(BREAKER_IN LED should light on).
 Open the breaker and verify that the breaker feedback input is opened (LED not lit).

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 Adjustment of the nominal power
 For the Industrial UNIGEN:
 Set the kW monitor output in 0-5V: switch SW4 to OFF position.
 Put in full CW the multi turn potentiometer ADJUST RV7.
 Close the circuit breaker of the generator. BREAKER_IN LED must light on.
 Apply 100% of load on the generating set (with bench load for example).
 Adjust NOMINAL_kW potentiometer RV13 to reach 7.45VDC between terminals 11(+) and 12(-)
of the UNIGEN.
 Open the circuit breaker of the generator.
 Set switch SW4 as desired depending on your application.

 UNIGEN PLUS (Generating set below 200kW):

On GE with a nominal power below 200kW, adjustment of NOMINAL_kW potentiometer RV13 may be
hard to find. To adjust this setting more easily it may be helpful to decrease UNIGEN PLUS internal CT
ratios (Factory set to 1000). This can be done by lowering value of variables E11002, E11003 and
E11004 (e.g. set them to 200):
 Connect to UNIGEN PLUS internal Website using a computer (see document A51Z1 9 0015A).
 Type in password “1”.
 Go to Configuration/Modification by variable nb page.

Chapter : Commissioning
 Enter the number of the variable to modify (at first “11002”) and validate.
 Enter the new desired value and press SAVE button.
 Repeat these steps for variables E11003 and E11004.
 Go to page System/save all variables.
 Click on "Flash it!”.
 Disconnect UNIGEN, switch power off and then switch it on again for new settings to take
effect.
 Finally, adjust the nominal power potentiometer as described below for engines above
200kW.

 UNIGEN PLUS (Generating set with nominal power between 200kW and 4000kW):
 Switch SW3 to OFF position.
 Paralleling lines are not connected on terminals 44 and 45.
 Close the circuit breaker of the generator. BREAKER_IN LED must light on.
 Apply 100% of load on the generating set (with bench load for example).
 Adjust NOMINAL_kW potentiometer RV13 to obtain 3V on parallel lines (terminal 44 & 45).
Open the circuit breaker of the generator.
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 Check wiring of current
 Put load.
 Measure the voltage between terminals 11 and 12.
 Shunt the phase 1 current directly of the secondary of the current transformer (CT).
 Measure the voltage between terminals 11 and 12. Check that this voltage decrease of 1/3
that before.
 Do the same test for phases 2 and 3 (don’t forget to remove the shunt of each phase after
test).
 Switch SW3 as desired depending on your application.

Check synchronization
 Close the breaker to have voltage on the bus bar (mains or other generator).
 Lock the engine breaker in open position.
 Start the engine to check the synchronization.
 Close SYNC_IN input (terminal 3 connected to 0VDC).
 Adjust P (RV15) & I (RV1) potentiometers of synchronization to reach a response time of 4 or 5
seconds to get the SYNC_OK signal (terminals 34/35) the relay closes.
 With a voltmeter check on both sides of the breaker if the voltage is <20VAC on each phases.
 With the voltmeter check also that there is 400VAC between phase 1 of the engine and phase
2 of the bus bar (crossed monitoring).
 In this test we don’t close the breaker.
 If the test is OK, connect the wires of the relay SYNC_OK (terminals 34/35) of the UNIGEN.

Load sharing / kW regulation



Chapter : Commissioning
Regarding the application check the stability of kW and kVAR regulation.
 Open Breaker.
 Stop engines.

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9 Environment

 Operational temperature: 0 to + 70°C.

 Storage temperature: -30 to +70°C.
 Humidity: 5 to 95%. The PCB is tropicalized to be used in humid climate areas. Protection IP20.
 Size: 275x200x26mm.
 Mounting: Can be placed in all positions.
 Weight: 1.5Kg.

9.1 CE directives

EMC Directive 89/336/EEC deals with electromagnetic emissions and immunity. This product is tested by
applying the standards, in whole or in part, which are documented in technical construction file CEM
2004/108/EC, which replaces directive CEM (89/336/EEC) relative to electromagnetic emissions as from July
20th 2009. This product is developed to respect harmonized norms:
 EN 55099:2009
 EN 55099:2010
 EN 55088:2008
 2006/95/EC (replaced directive 73/23/EEC since January 16th 2007).
Other standards:
 EN 61326-1: 2006 (Industrial location)
 EN 55011
 EN 61000-3-2

Chapter : Environment
 EN 61000-3-3

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10 Dimensions

165mm
25mm
115mm

10mm Mounting holes (*4)

Ø5mm

275mm 255mm

Chapter : Dimensions
25mm

200mm

5mm nut (used for earth connection)

Figure 19: Dimensions

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