Operator’s Manual

Basic Gen-set Controller

4189340315C (UK)

• Display readings

• Push-button functions

• Alarm handling

• Log list
DEIF A/S

DEIF A/S, Frisenborgvej 33 Tel.: +45 9614 9614, Fax: +45 9614 9615
DK-7800 Skive, Denmark E-mail: [email protected], URL: www.deif.com
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Table of contents

1. ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT.................................................................................................... 3

GENERAL PURPOSE ...................................................................................................................... 3
INTENDED USERS ......................................................................................................................... 3
CONTENTS/OVERALL STRUCTURE.................................................................................................. 3
2. WARNINGS AND LEGAL INFORMATION ........................................................................... 4
LEGAL INFORMATION AND RESPONSIBILITY .................................................................................... 4
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE AWARENESS ..................................................................................... 4
SAFETY ISSUES ............................................................................................................................ 4
NOTES ......................................................................................................................................... 4
3. GENERAL PRODUCT INFORMATION................................................................................. 5
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................. 5
TYPE OF PRODUCT ....................................................................................................................... 5
4. DISPLAY PUSH-BUTTONS AND LEDS ............................................................................... 6
PUSH-BUTTON FUNCTIONS ............................................................................................................ 6
LED FUNCTIONS .......................................................................................................................... 8
5. DISPLAY AND MENU STRUCTURE .................................................................................. 10
LCD DISPLAY ............................................................................................................................. 10
MENU STRUCTURE ..................................................................................................................... 10
6. ALARM HANDLING AND LOG LIST .................................................................................. 15
ALARM HANDLING ....................................................................................................................... 15
LOG LIST .................................................................................................................................... 15

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1. About this document

This chapter includes general user information about this manual concerning the general purpose,
the intended users and the overall contents and structure.

General purpose
This document is the Operator’s Manual for DEIF’s basic gen-set controller, the BGC. The
document mainly includes general product information, display readings, push-button functions,
alarm handling descriptions and presentation of the log list.

The general purpose is to give the user important information to be used in the daily operation of
the unit.

Intended users
This operator’s manual is mainly intended for the daily user. On the basis of this document the
daily user will be able to carry out simple procedures such as start/stop and control of the
generator set.

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

About this document

This first chapter includes general information about the Operator’s manual as a document, e.g.
it deals with the general purpose and the intended users of it. Furthermore, it outlines the overall
contents and structure of the document.

Warnings and legal information

The second chapter includes information about general legal issues and safety precautions
relevant in the handling of DEIF products. Furthermore, this chapter will introduce a note symbol,
which will be used throughout this document.

General product information

The third chapter will deal with the BGC unit in general and its place in the DEIF product range.

Display push-buttons and LEDs

Chapter four provides an overview of the individual push-buttons and LEDs on the front of the
BGC. The functionality of these will be presented.

Display and menu structure

The fifth chapter will provide specific information as to which readings can be made in the
display.

Alarm handling and log list

The sixth chapter will present the handling of alarms and log list.

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2. Warnings and legal information

This chapter includes important information about general legal issues relevant in the handling of
DEIF products. Furthermore, some overall safety precautions will be introduced and
recommended. Finally, the highlighted notes, which will be used throughout this document, are
presented.

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 controlled by the BGC unit, the company
responsible for the installation or the operation of the set must be contacted.

The BGC units are not to be opened by unauthorized 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 BGC unit implies work with dangerous currents and voltages. Therefore, the
installation of the BGC should only be carried out by authorized personnel who understand the
risks involved in the working with live electrical equipment.

Notes
Throughout this document a number of notes with helpful user information will be presented. To
ensure that these notes are noticed, they will be highlighted in order to separate them from the
general text.

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3. General product information

This chapter will deal with the BGC unit in general and its place in the DEIF product range.

Introduction
The BGC is a part of the DEIF multi-line 2 product family. Multi-line 2 is a complete range of
multi-function generator protection and control products integrating all the functions you need
into one compact and attractive solution.

The multi-line 2 product range consists of different basic versions, which can be supplemented
with the flexible options needed to provide the optimum solution.

The concept of the BGC is to offer a cost-effective solution to gen-set builders who need a
simple generator protection and control unit. Being a part of the multi-line product family the
standard functions of the BGC can be supplemented with a variety of optional functions.

Type of product
The BGC is a micro-processor based control unit containing all necessary functions for
protection of a gen-set and of mains and generator breaker control.

The BGC contains all necessary 3-phase measuring circuits and presents all values and alarms
on the LCD display. The design of the BGC allows it to be built directly into the engine side panel
or the switchboard door.

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4. Display push-buttons and LEDs

This chapter will present the display push-buttons and LEDs of the unit.

Push-button functions
The display unit holds a number of push-button functions, which are presented below.

INFO: Shifts the display 3 lower lines to show the alarm list.

JUMP: Enters a specific menu number selection. All settings have a specific number
attached to them. The JUMP button enables the user to select and display any
setting without having to navigate through the menus (see later).

VIEW: Shifts the first line displaying in the setup menus.

LOG: Shifts the display 3 lower lines to show the event and alarm list. The list holds
150 events. These events are deleted, when the BGC is switched off.

: Moves the cursor left for manoeuvring in the menus.

: Increases the value of the selected set point (in the setup menu). In the daily
use display, this button function is used for scrolling the second line displaying of
generator values.

SEL: Is used to select the underscored entry in the fourth line of the display.

: Decreases the value of the selected set point (in the setup menu). In the daily
use display, this button function is used for scrolling the second line displaying of
generator values.

: Moves the cursor right for manoeuvring in the menus.

BACK: Jumps one step backwards in the menu (to previous display or to the entry
window).

START: Start of the gen-set if ‘SEMI-AUTO’ is selected.

STOP: Stop of the gen-set if ‘SEMI-AUTO’ is selected.

(GB) ON: Manual activation of close breaker and open breaker sequence if ‘SEMI-AUTO’
is selected.

(MB) ON: Manual activation of close breaker and open breaker sequence if ‘SEMI-AUTO’
is selected.

MODE: Changes the menu line (line 4) in the display to mode selection.

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Push-buttons are placed as follows:

INFO:
Shifts the display three lower lines to show the
alarm list

JUMP:
Enters a specific menu number selection

START:
Start of the gen-set if ‘SEMI-AUTO’ is selected

STOP:
Stop of the gen-set if ‘SEMI-AUTO’ is selected

Alarm Basic Gen-set Controlle r Power

Self Check OK
Alarm m ulti- line BGC

Alar m Inh
INFO VIEW

SEL

JUMP LOG

S TART Run ON ON Auto

Load
BAC K
ST OP
G ~ MODE

Generator breaker Mains breaker

ON/OFF ON/OFF

VIEW:
Shifts the first line displaying in the
setup menus

LOG:
Shifts the display three lower lines
to show the event and alarm list

SEL:
Selects the underscored entry in
the fourth display line

BACK:
Jumps one step backwards in the
menu

MODE:
Changes the display menu line
(line four) to mode selection

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LED functions
The display unit holds 10 LED functions. The colour is green or red or yellow according to the
running situation.

ALARM: LED flashing indicates that unacknowledged alarms are present.

LED fixed light indicates that ALL alarms are acknowledged, but some alarms
remain.
LED turned off indicates that no alarms are present.

POWER: LED indicates that the auxiliary supply is switched on.

Self check OK: LED indicates that the unit is OK.

ALARM INH.: LED fixed light indicates that the inhibit input is ON.

RUN: LED indicates that the generator is running.

(GEN.) OK: LED green light indicates that the voltage/frequency is present and OK.

(GB) ON: LED indicates that the generator breaker is closed.

(MB) ON: LED indicates that the mains breaker is closed.

(MAINS) OK: LED is green, if the mains is present and OK.

LED is red at a mains failure.
LED is flashing green when the mains returns during the ‘Mains OK delay’ time.

AUTO: LED indicates that auto mode is selected.

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The display LEDs are indicating as follows:

Alarm:
Flashing: Unacknowledged alarm present
Steady: Acknowledged, active alarm present

Power: Indicates aux. supply ON

Self check OK: Indicates self check OK

Alarm inh.: Indicates alarm inhibit active

Alarm Basic Gen-set Controlle r Power

Self Check OK
Alarm m ulti- line BGC

Alar m Inh
INFO VIEW

SEL

JUMP LOG

S TART Run ON ON Auto

Load
BAC K
ST OP
G ~ MODE

Generator running

Generator voltage OK

Generator breaker ON

Mains breaker ON

Mains voltage OK

Remote control: ON
Local control: OFF

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5. Display and menu structure

In this chapter the display and the unit menu structure will be presented.

LCD display
The BGC display is a backlit LCD text display containing 4 lines with 20 characters in each line.
There is no control of the light intensity of the display (no dimmer). Basically, all measured and
calculated values can be read in the display. These may be selected via the PC utility software
(USW).

For selection of values see the Designer’s reference handbook.

Menu structure
The BGC display includes two menu systems, which can be used without password entry:

View menu system

This is the daily use menu system designed for the operator. 15 windows are
configurable and can be entered by using the arrow push-buttons.

Setup menu system (not commonly used by the operator)

This menu system is used for setting up the unit, and if the operator needs detailed
information which is not available in the view menu system. Changing of parameter
settings is password protected.

Entry window
When the unit is powered up, an entry window appears. The entry window is the turning point in
the menu structure and as such the gateway to the other menus. It can always be reached by
pressing the BACK push-button 3 times.

The event and alarm list will appear at power up, if an alarm is present.

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View menu
The view menus (V1, V2 and V3) are the daily use menus designed for the operator.

First display line Second and third display lines

Operational status Measurements relating to operational status

Fourth display line

Selection of setup, view and mode menus

In the view menus various measured values are on display.

Selection of views in the display

The readings etc. are all selected by moving the cursor (fourth display line (note the underscore on
V1 - this is the cursor)):

The cursor is moved using the and push-buttons on the right side of the display.

View window 1
Display of measured values according to the selections made during configuration.

For detailed info about configuration see the Designer’s reference handbook.

V1 contains 15 different windows, which can be selected using the and push-buttons on
the right side of the display.

View window 2
Display of measured values according to the selections made during configuration.

Display V2 follows the selection in V1 as follows:

1: Window 1: (Start prepare)

2: Window 2: (Synchronising)
3: Window 3: (Ramp up/down)
4: Window 4:
5: Window 5: (Default (when none of the above are in operation))

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View window 3
Display of measured values according to the selections made during configuration.

The V3 display changes with running modes:

First display line indicates running status of the unit. Statuses are:

- Manual: No regulation, protections are active.

- AMF: Automatic start/stop according to Automatic Mains Failure selected
functionality.
- Island: Island (stand alone) generator or island load sharing with other generators
(option G3).
- Peak shaving (option G3): Parallel with mains (grid) cutting the top load off the
mains supply according to selected values.
- Fixed power (option G3): Delivering a predefined amount of power to the mains
(grid).

Second and third display lines display measured values.

Fourth display line displays the selection line.

Display V3 follows the selection in V1 as follows:

1: Window 1: (Start prepare)

2: Window 2: (Synchronising)
3: Window 3: (Ramp up/down)
4: Window 4:
5: Window 5: (Default* (when none of the above are in operation))

View window overview

Windows View 1 View 2 View 3
Window 1 Manual selection with Changes Changes
(used in V2, V3) UP or DOWN push- automatically between automatically between
Window 2 buttons the 5 first windows: the 5 first windows:
(used in V2, V3)
Window 3 1. Window 1 (Start 1. Window 1 (Start
(used in V2, V3) prepare) prepare)
Window 4 2. Window 2 (Sync.) 2. Window 2 (Sync.)
(used in V2, V3) 3. Window 3 (Ramp 3. Window 3 (Ramp
Window 5 up/down) up/down)
(used in V2, V3) 4. Window 4 4. Window 4
Window 6 5. Window 5 5. Window 5
Window 7 (Default*) (Default*)
Window 8
Window 9 No manual selection. No manual selection.
Window 10 All three lines show Line 1 shows the text
Window 11 measurements 1…5. Line 2 and line 3
show measurements
Window 12
Window 13
Window 14
Window 15

* The default window is automatically selected after the ramping up, when the gen-set is in normal
operation, e.g. fixed power mode.

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View menu example

The following is an example of a configured view menu system. In this example 4 of 15 windows
have been configured in view 1.

ML 2- BGC V. 1.00 MANUEL G 150 140 150A G 440 438 440V

B 440 438 440V B 440 438 440V G-L1 50Hz 440V
2003-06-01 09.35.54 G 439 438 440V G 440 438 440V B-L1 50Hz 440V
SETUP V3 V2 V1 SETUP V3 V2 V1 SETUP V3 V2 V1 SETUP V3 V2 V1

SEL BACK

G 439 440 440V

f-L1 50.02Hz GOV BASELOAD int
PROTECTION SETUP AVR FIXED PF int
PROT CTRL PWR SYST SETUP V3 V2 V1

G 150 140 150A

G 0.90PF 103KW

SETUP V3 V2 V1

U-SUPPLY 24V

SETUP V3 V2 V1

...ETC. (max. 15)

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Mode menu
If the MODE push-button is pushed, a selection of possible running modes appears in the fourth
display line.

Using the and push-buttons moves the cursor, and the mode can be selected by pressing
the SEL button:

SEMI: - The display push-buttons (START, STOP, GB ON, GB OFF) are active and can
be used by the operator.
- The regulators are also active, i.e. the speed control will bring the generator to
nominal speed upon start (only if option G2/G3 (sync.) is present).
- When pushing a breaker button for closing, the BGC will synchronise (if allowed)
the breaker. When the breaker closes, the controls stop.
TEST: - The BGC will start the generator, carry out the test sequence (predefined time
period) and stop the generator again. Hereafter the generator will return to AUTO
mode. The mains breaker will remain closed, and the generator breaker will
remain open. NB: If option G2/G3 (sync.) is selected, the test running can be
selected to be parallel to the mains and take load to a predefined value.
AUTO: - The BGC will automatically carry out the control type selected (AMF, fixed power
etc.).
- The display control push-buttons (START, STOP, GB ON, GB OFF) are disabled.
- If the selected running mode is fixed power or island, timer start/stop (week
watch) or binary input, then start/stop can be used.
MAN: - The display push-buttons (START, STOP, GB ON, GB OFF) are active and can
be used by the operator.
- The regulators are not active, i.e. speed (and voltage) control has to take place
using binary inputs for UP and DOWN control (only if option G2/G3 is present).
- When pushing a breaker button for closing, the BGC will be a check synchroniser
(if allowed) for the breaker. When the breaker closes, the
speed/load/voltage/power factor can be controlled using the binary control inputs.

To return to the other display functions from MODE selection, press the BACK push-button.

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6. Alarm handling and log list

Alarm handling
When an alarm occurs, the BGC will automatically go to the alarm list for display of the alarm.

If reading of the alarms is not desired, use the BACK push-button to exit the alarm list.

If you decide to enter the alarm list later, use the INFO push-button to jump directly to the alarm
list reading.

The alarm list contains both acknowledged and unacknowledged alarms provided that they are
still active meaning that the alarm condition is still present. Once an alarm is acknowledged and
the condition has disappeared, the alarm will no longer be displayed in the alarm list.

This means that if there are no alarms, the alarm list will be empty.

G 0 0 0V
1230 Gen low-volt 1
UN-ACK | 2 Alarm(s)
’

ACK FIRST LAST

This display example indicates an unacknowledged alarm. The display can display only one
alarm at a time. Therefore, all other alarms are hidden.

To see the other alarms use the and push-buttons to scroll in the display.

To acknowledge an alarm, place the cursor (underscore) under ‘ACK’ and then press SEL.

To jump to the first (oldest) or the last (youngest) alarm, place the cursor under the selection
(FIRST or LAST) and press SEL.

Log list
The log list in the BGC contains up to 150 events and/or historical alarms.

An event is e.g. closing of breaker and starting of engine.

An alarm is e.g. overcurrent or high cooling water temperature.

To enter the log list, press LOG.

To scroll up and down in the list, use the and push-buttons.

It is also possible to go to the first (oldest) logging or the last (youngest) logging by placing the
cursor (underscore) under the selection (move the cursor using the and push-buttons) and
press the SEL push-button.

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

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