Delomatic 4 4189232117C Part 2: Generator Set Control

Delomatic 4

Generator Set Control

Part 2, chapter 17

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Table of contents

17. GENERATOR SET CONTROL .............................................................................................. 3

FUNDAMENTAL AC SETTINGS ........................................................................................................ 4
DGU OPERATIONAL MODES FOR THE GENERATOR SET ................................................................... 6
AUTOMATIC START SEQUENCE....................................................................................................... 8
CB ON SEQUENCE ..................................................................................................................... 15
FREQUENCY CONTROL/ACTIVE LOAD CONTROL............................................................................. 19
CB OFF SEQUENCE ................................................................................................................... 24
AUTOMATIC STOP SEQUENCE ...................................................................................................... 27
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS .............................................................................................................. 30
APPENDIX 17.1 .......................................................................................................................... 31
APPENDIX 17.2 .......................................................................................................................... 32
APPENDIX 17.3 .......................................................................................................................... 33
APPENDIX 17.4 .......................................................................................................................... 34

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17. Generator set control

Distributed generator set control is handled by the DGUs according to a number of automatic
sequences.

Altogether the automatic sequences form a complete cycle of operation for a generator set.

The Main PMS DGU is able to initiate a complete cycle of operation for a generator set by means
of the PMS start/stop commands.

A DGU "ready for PMS start" will respond to the PMS start command by enabling:

• The automatic start sequence

• The automatic generator circuit breaker sync./close sequence

All generator sets in operation, which are "ready for PMS stop", respond to the PMS stop
command by enabling:

• The automatic generator circuit breaker deload/open sequence

• The automatic stop sequence

During an active SEMI-AUTO plant mode, the initiations of the automatic sequences are carried
out sequence by sequence according to the operator commands via the push-buttons at the
Display Unit.

The automatic sequences contained in the cycle of operation for a generator set

All the above-mentioned automatic sequences are controlled according to a number of

programmable setpoints and timers, which enable the operator to adjust the automatic operation
of the generator set.

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Fundamental AC settings
The fundamental AC setpoints make it possible for the operator to adapt each DGU in the
Delomatic system to its surroundings. This is achieved by programming the fundamental AC
setpoints individually at each DGU according to the characteristic values for the corresponding
generator set.

Furthermore, the AC setpoints enable the operator to adapt generator sets with different
characteristic values, e.g. different values of nominal power, into the common functions of the
Delomatic system (e.g. the load-dependent start/stop function).

The fundamental AC settings are furthermore used for obtaining the correct scale of the basic AC
measurements in the DGU.

At the same time this determines important system values, e.g. the nominal power for a generator
set. The following adjustable setpoints are available:

The VT (Voltage Transformer) ratio must be entered even though no voltage transformers are
present in the system. E.g. nom. voltage = 440V AC, entered values VT primary SCM DG = 440V
AC and VT secondary SCM DG= 440V AC set the VT's ratio to 1.

Derating of the generator set

The operator is able to derate the nominal power of a generator set manually. This is achieved
simply by entering a smaller value of S-power, which causes the nominal power (P-power) for the
generator set to be decreased according to:

S-power * Power factor = P-power

The calculated P-power value is used by the PMS common functions as a nominator for the
maximum power a generator set may produce.

A decreasing of the P-power value results in a smaller load of the generator set. All related
supervision and generator protective functions are working according to the new value of P-power.

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AC values measured by an SCM module

The SCM module located in each DGU contains an integrated multi-transducer unit, which
measures and calculates an extensive number of relevant AC values.

The integrated multi-transducer unit operates by means of the following hardware interface.

SIGNAL NAME SIGNAL TYPE LOCATION

3-phase current input
• IGEN (SCM – terminals 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
from the generator
3-phase voltage input
• UGEN (SCM – terminals 7, 8, 9, 10)
from the generator
3-phase voltage input
• UBB (SCM – terminals 11, 12, 13,14)
from the busbar

The SCM module measures and calculates AC values such as:

• Generator frequency, fGEN

• Generator voltages, UL1-L2, UL1-L3 and UL2-L3
• The generator voltage phase angles, _L1-L2, _L1-L3 and _L2-L3
• Generator phase currents, IL1, IL2 and IL3
• The actual complex power produced by the generator, SGEN
• The actual real power produced by the generator, PGEN
• The actual reactive power produced by the generator, QGEN
• The actual generator power factor, PF
• Busbar frequency, fBUSBAR
• The busbar voltages, U-BBL1-L2, U-BBL1-L3 and U-BBL2-L3
• The busbar voltage phase angles, _-BBL1-L2, _-BBL1-L3 and _-BBL2-L3

The measured and calculated values are transmitted to the control module PCM, to be included in
the logic concerning load sharing, sophisticated protections etc. A large part of the values are
available for read-out at the Display Unit and in the Modbus RTU serial communication.

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DGU operational modes for the generator set

Each generator set is controlled according to the selected DGU operational mode for the
controlling DGU.

Each generator set may be selected to be under either

• switchboard control (SWBD)

or
• power management system control (PMS)

Switchboard control (DGU operational mode)

Generator sets under switchboard control (SWBD control) are only to be operated manually;
therefore a generator set under SWBD control is excluded from all automatic PMS functions.

SWBD control is strictly local operated. All other generator sets operating under
selected PMS control will not be affected. However the supervision and
protections are still enabled.

The synchronising unit in the SCM module turns into SWBD control, when SWBD control is
selected on the DGU. SWBD control enables manual control of the speed governor via the
synchronising unit in the SCM module. The speed governor may be manually decreased and
increased by means of two binary inputs.

All supervision and protective functions regarding the generator set are still active for generator
set(s) under SWBD control, e.g.:

• Generator protection
• Busbar supervision

PMS control (DGU operational mode)

Generator sets under PMS control are automatically controlled by the Delomatic system according
to the selected plant mode.

Please refer to the chapter POWER MANAGEMENT UNIT for more information about automatic
PMS control and plant modes.

Selection and indication of PMS/SWBD control

Selection of the DGU operational mode PMS/SWBD control is done via the following hardware
interface.

SIGNAL NAME SIGNAL TYPE LOCATION

• PMS/SWBD CONTROL Binary input DGUs (SCM – terminal 26-29)

Selection of PMS control for a generator set is made by impressing a closed contact (CC) at the
designated binary input at the SCM module in the DGU.

The selected control mode for a generator set is indicated at the corresponding Display Unit by
means of the "PMS CONTROL" LED.

The selected control for a generator set is indicated at the corresponding Display Unit by

• a green "PMS CONTROL" LED

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Indication that the DGU is forced into SWBD control

As a result of a Delomatic system alarm, a generator set may be forced into SWBD control. This is
indicated by

• a yellow "PMS CONTROL" LED

Selection and indication of SWBD control

A generator set selected to be under SWBD control is indicated by

• a dark (turned off) "PMS CONTROL" LED

Selection of SWBD control for a generator set is made by impressing an open contact (OC) at the
designated binary input at the SCM module in the DGU.

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Automatic start sequence

The automatic start sequence starts the corresponding engine and detects, if the start is
completed successfully. A successfully completed start sequence initiates the CB ON sequence.

The automatic start sequence is carried out, when a DGU receives a PMS start command. The
PMS start command may be generated e.g. by the load-dependent start/stop or by the blackout
function.

An operator dependent initiation (push-button) of the automatic start sequence may take place in
SEMI-AUTO mode (this will not initiate the CB ON sequence).

Please refer to appendix 17.1 where the operating principle for the automatic start
sequence is presented by a flow chart.

Each DGU in the Delomatic system is able to carry out the automatic start sequence, which
includes:

• Continuous supervision of "ready for PMS start" status

• Programmable time for the "START PREPARE" output
• Programmable ON time for the "START" output
• Programmable OFF time for the "START" output
• Programmable activation of the stop output during OFF time
• Programmable number of start attempts
• Detection of start failure
• Supervision of generator voltage and frequency during idle run
• Transfer of the PMS start command to the next stand-by generator set in case of:
- Start failure
- Generator voltage or frequency failure

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SEMI-AUTO start
Provided the SEMI-AUTO plant mode is selected, the operator may initiate a SEMI-AUTO start of
the engine by

• pressing the "START" push-button at the corresponding Display Unit

A SEMI-AUTO stop command will interrupt an ongoing start sequence.

I/O interface for the automatic start

The automatic start sequence of the engine is controlled by the following I/O interface.

SIGNAL NAME SIGNAL TYPE LOCATION

3-phase voltage input
• UGEN (SCM – terminals 7, 8, 9, 10)
from generator
ENGINE RUNNING/ Binary input
• (IOM 4.1 – terminals 1, 45)
ENGINE RPM Analogue input
• READY FOR OPERATION Binary input (IOM 4.1 – terminals 2, 46)
• START Relay output (IOM 4.1 – terminal 21, 22)
• STOP Relay output (IOM 4.1 – terminal 23, 24)
• START PREPARE (optional) Relay output (IOM 4.1 - terminal 25, 26)

UGEN feedback
The 3-phase voltage AC input is used for measurement of the generator voltage and frequency,
which, in combination with the engine running feedback, is used for a dual detection of running
status at the engine.

Engine running/engine RPM feedback

The "ENGINE RUNNING/ENGINE RPM" feedback is used for indication of a running status on the
engine.

The DGUs are prepared for both binary and analogue engine running feedback
signals.

The ready for operation input

The "READY FOR OPERATION" input is used to enable the automatic start and synchronisation
sequence. The input may be connected to e.g. a local/remote selector at a start box.

The start prepare output (optional)

The "START PREPARE" output may be used for e.g. prelubrication and/or preheating of the
engine.

The start output

The "START" output is used for activation of the starter during the start sequence.

The stop output

The "STOP" output is used for stop of the auxiliary engine.

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Ready for PMS start

The Main PMS DGU only transmits a PMS start command, if the receiving generator set is "ready
for PMS start".

A DGU is considered to be ready for PMS start, if the following conditions are fulfilled:

• PMS control is selected

• No active "SHUTDOWN" alarm sequences
• No active "SHORT CIRCUIT" alarm sequences
• No active "TRIP OF GB" alarm sequences
• No active "SAFETY STOP" alarm sequences
• No active "BLOCK" alarm sequences
• No active "RUNNING" status at the generator set
• No voltage or frequency is to be measured at the generator

A DGU ready for a PMS start is indicated at the corresponding Display Unit by

• a green "READY" LED

• a green "PMS CONTROL" LED

Programming the automatic start sequence

The operator is able to adjust the following Parameters regarding the automatic start sequence:

Please refer to part 1, chapter 3 for a detailed description of the parameter.

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START
FAILURE
"Start Prepare

START PREPARE

"Start ON time" "Start ON time" "Start ON time"

START OUTPUT
"Start OFF time" "Start OFF time" "Start OFF time"

START ATTEMPTS 1 2 3

RUNNING

The automatic start sequence, here programmed to max. 3 start attempts but the engine starts during
the second attempt

Interruption of the start sequence

The start sequence is immediately interrupted (the "START" output deactivated) if one of the
following events occurs during the automatic start sequence:
1)
• An active running status at the generator set
1)
• Normal voltage is measured at the generator
• A PMS stop command is received
2)
• The shutdown alarm sequence is activated
2)
• The block alarm sequence is activated
2)
• The external start fail input is activated
1)
Indicating that the start has succeeded.
2)
The PMS start command is transferred to the next stand-by generator set, if the
interruption is caused by an alarm sequence, or if the DGU is unable to complete the
start sequence.

Normally completed start sequence

The automatic start sequence is considered to be normally completed, if both below-mentioned
conditions are fulfilled:

• An active "RUNNING" status signal at the generator set

• Normal generator voltage is measured

A normally completed start sequence is indicated by

• the "RUN” LED turning steady-green

Detection of running status at the engine

The running status at the engines is generated by means of the "ENGINE RUNNING/ENGINE
RPM" feedback signal.

Running status is indicated at the Display Unit corresponding to the DGU by

• a green "RUN” LED

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Selection of running feedback type

Each DGU is able to handle the "ENGINE RUNNING/ENGINE RPM" feedback signal both as

• a binary feedback "ENGINE RUNNING" signal

or
• an analogue feedback "ENGINE RPM" signal

Changing of running feedback type is simply done by setting the jumpers (for designation as
binary or analogue input channels) at the "ENGINE RUNNING/ENGINE RPM" input channel; see
the chapter SERVICE GUIDE for details.

The running feedback type may be selected as

• binary feedback (CC)

• voltage feedback (0...10V DC, offset 2-10V DC is software-controlled)
• current feedback (0...20mA, offset (4...20 mA) is software-controlled)

Automatic activation of cable supervision

Cable supervision is automatically activated, when the running feedback signal is selected as
analogue input and setup for 20% offset.

Adjusting the scale of the analogue running feedback signal

The operator is able to adjust the following parameter structures, by which the detection of running
status at the engine with analogue running feedback signal is controlled:

Please refer to part 1, chapter 3 for a detailed description of the parameter.

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Significance of the adjustable setpoints for scaling of the analogue running feedback

Read-out of the measured RPMs at the auxiliary engine

The actual measured RPMs at the engine are furthermore available for read-out at the Display
Unit (DGU DG).

Running hours counter

Each DGU is implemented with two counters, which accumulate the running hours of the
generator set (auxiliary engine):

• The counter "RUNHOURS tot” accumulates the total running hours

• The counter "RUNHOURS step" accumulates the trip running hours

The accumulated values in the counters are individual values, which are recorded for each
generator set.

Counting begins once the generator set has achieved running status. The counting stops, when
the running status signal disappears.

The counters are furthermore available for read-out at Display Unit (DGU DG).

The counters have a resolution of: Hours Min. Seconds

XXXXXX 60 60
Not shown in display

The "RUNHOURS tot" counter is displayed with a resolution of 10 hours, and the
other counter, the "RUNHOURS step" counter, is shown with a resolution of 1
hour.

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Edit/reset of counter
The operator may edit the values of the two counters by entering a new desired value via

Please refer to part 1, chapter 3 for a detailed description of the parameter.

Start failure
Each DGU supervises, if the engine responds successfully to the automatic start sequence. This
is done by means of both internal and external start failure supervision.

A DGU carries out the following actions in case of an active start failure alarm (both external and
internal detected start failures):

• the automatic stop sequence for the defective generator set is carried out
and
• the PMS start command is transferred to the next stand-by generator set

Internal detected start failure

The internal start failure alarm is generated, if one of the following two situations occurs:

1. If the DGU after the programmed number of start attempts is unable to detect either

• an active running status signal

or
• a normal generator voltage (must be inside the busbar supervision limits)

2. If the DGU, after the automatic start sequence is considered to be completed successfully, is
unable to detect either

• an active running status signal

or
• a normal generator voltage

If an internal start failure is detected, the following alarm message is displayed at the Display Unit
(DGU DG):

• Alarm “START FAIL”

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CB ON sequence

The CB ON sequence is automatically initiated (except during SEMI-AUTO mode), when the
automatic start sequence has been completed successfully.

Please refer to appendix 17.2 where the operating principle of the CB ON

sequence is presented by means of a flow chart.

The automatic CB ON sequence includes:

• Detection of "ready for PMS synchronisation" status for the generator set
• Programmable dynamical synchronisation
• Generator circuit breaker ON control
• Transfer of the PMS start command to the next stand-by generator set in case of
- a failed synchronisation
- a generator breaker ON failure

When the CB ON sequence is entered, it is indicated at the Display Unit (DGU DG) by

• a yellow "ON" LED

SEMI-AUTO control of the CB ON sequence

During SEMI-AUTO mode the operator may initiate the CB ON sequence by

• pressing the "CB ON" push-button

This will initiate closing of the generator breaker. A SEMI-AUTO stop or CB OFF command will
interrupt an ongoing CB ON sequence.

Detection of "ready for synchronisation" status

The DGU will only initiate the automatic synchronisation, if the generator set is detected to be
"ready for synchronisation".

A positive detection of the "ready for synchronisation" status is accepted by the DGU, when the
below-mentioned conditions are fulfilled:

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• An active running status

• Generator voltage and frequency are acceptable
• No active "SAFETY STOP", "TRIP OF GB" or "SHUTDOWN" alarm sequences
• A positive sequential order of phases

If a positive sequential order of phases is not detected between the generator and the busbar, the
following alarm message is displayed at the Display Unit (DGU DG):

• Alarm “PHASE SEQ. FAIL”

The supervision of positive phase sequence is only active when entering the CB
ON sequence.

Programming the dynamical synchronisation

The dynamical synchronisation is initiated as soon as the auxiliary engine has obtained running
status (except when started in SEMI-AUTO mode, then it waits for the CB ON command).

For the dynamical synchronisation the operator is able to program the following:

Please refer to part 1, chapter 3 for a detailed description of the parameter.

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Programmable delay and setpoints for control of the dynamical synchronisation

The target frequency for the dynamical synchronisation is the programmed desired over-
synchronous frequency added to the measured busbar frequency. The frequency is calculated
continuously during the synchronisation of the generator set.

• Parameter “Setp. Diff. 0.2 Hz”

The calculated target frequency forms references for the frequency controller.

The DGU will only transmit the CB ON signal, if the following conditions have been continuously
fulfilled for 6 periods:

• The generator frequency is within the window between “Min.diff.” and “Max.diff.”
• The generator voltage is within the parameter “SYNC VOLT DIFF. FAIL”
• The measured difference in phase angle between the generator and the busbar (_GEN-BB)
must be < 30.0 el. with consideration to the delay in the generator breaker
• The measured difference in phase angle acceleration between the generator and the
busbar (_GEN-BB/dt) must be within 0.0 < (_GEN-BB/dt) < 9.0 el.

The CB ON signal is transmitted with compensation for the closing time of the generator breaker
(the time it takes for the generator breaker to switch from OFF position to ON position).

If the alarm timer delay for “SYNC VOLT DIFF. FAIL” voltage difference is running out during the
synchronisation, meaning there is a large voltage difference between the two sides of the breaker,
the following alarm message is displayed at the Display Unit (DGU DG):

• Alarm “SYNC.VOLT.DIFF.FAIL”

If the generator breaker is not closed within the programmed delay for max. synchronisation time,
the following alarm message is displayed at the Display Unit (DGU DG):

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• Alarm “SYNC. FAIL”

Generator breaker ON control

The DGU supervises, if the generator breaker is turned into ON position when requested.

The generator breaker ON control

1) Synchronisation conditions are OK.

2) The ON signal is deactivated, when the ON position feedback signal is received.
3) Max. time for an active ON output. The time consists of two contributions: The closing
time for the breaker and the max. timer.
4) Delay time for the "ON FAILURE" alarm runs out.

A generator breaker ON position is indicated at the Display Unit (DGU DG) corresponding to the
DGU by

• a green "CB ON" LED

If the generator breaker is not in ON position a short delay after the "CB ON COMMAND" signal is
transmitted by the SCM module, the following alarm message is displayed at the Display Unit
(DGU DG):

• Alarm “BREAKER ON FAIL”

If alarm “BREAKER ON FAIL” occurs, a command to open the generator breaker

is immediately transmitted by the SCM module!

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Frequency control/active load control

Each DGU has two programmable controllers, which enable them to carry out both frequency
control and load control.

• The frequency controller is active, when the DGU is designated with frequency control
• The load controller is active, when the DGU controls a generator running in parallel

During synchronisation only frequency control is active.

Frequency and load control is indicated at the Display Unit related to the DGU having activated
the controllers by

• a green "REGULATOR ON" LED

If the optional voltage regulation is implemented in the software, the voltage regulator will be
indicated on the same LED.

The programmable frequency/load controller

Frequency and load control are handled by the same hardware outputs in the SCM module.

SIGNAL NAME SIGNAL TYPE LOCATION

• ESG Analogue outputs (SCM – terminals 20-32)
• MSG Relay outputs (SCM – terminals 36-37 / 38-39)
MSG (relay outputs for mechanical speed governors) is only implemented in the SCM
module if requested.

The controllers in the SCM module consist of a programmable Pulse Width Modulator controlled
by a P controller. In case of an active ESG output, an integral circuit transforms the output from
the PWM to the analogue value present at the ESG terminals.

SCM ES
ELECTR.
I SPEEED GOV.

REF.
MS
STEP UP
+ e CONTROLLER
PILOT FUEL DIESEL
MOTOR PUMP GENERATOR
*GAIN DOW
- *PULS TIME
*DEAD BAND

PULS

Functional principle of the controllers

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Output characteristic for the ESG output

The ESG analogue output characteristic is directly dependent on the amplification (GAIN, Xp).

The output characteristic of the ESG (analogue) output for electronic speed governors
The
pulse time duration for the step controller (PULS TIME, tn) has a direct influence on the response
dynamics for the frequency/load control carried out by means of the ESG output, as it represents
the updating interval for the analogue value presented at the ESG output. So the pulse time
duration (PULS TIME, tn) has influence on the response characteristic of the control system.

Output characteristic for the MSG output

Proportional band Xp NZ tn

Constant up pulse

MSG
up

OFF

MSG
down
Reference
Constant down pulse point

t min

The output characteristic of the MSG (relay) output for mechanical speed governors

The pulse time duration for the step controller (PULS TIME, tn) has a very significant influence on
the dynamics of the control response when using the MSG output, as it directly represents the
interval of regulation at the mechanical speed governor.

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Speed droop in the speed governors

The frequency as well as real power controllers are only able to operate, if their corresponding
speed governors have an available speed droop mode.

The DGU controls the frequency and real power by changing the droop line in either upward or
downward direction.

Recommended setting of the speed droop range in the speed governors

The speed droop range is recommended to be set to at least 4% of the nominal frequency (fNOM).

A lower speed droop range than the recommended 4% may result in a fast (maybe
too fast) dynamic control loop and thus an unstable power plant.

A higher speed droop range than the recommended 4% may result in a slow
(maybe too slow) dynamic control loop.

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Programming the frequency control

The DGU uses the following parameters in the frequency controller in idle mode (when the
Generator Breaker is opened):

• Parameter “Gain freq idle”

• Parameter “Puls time on+off”
• Parameter “Puls time on min”
• Parameter “Dead band freq”

Please refer to part 1, chapter 3 for a detailed description of the parameters.

The frequency controller is active during idle and synchronisation of the generator set, during
synchronisation the dead band is set to 0 Hz, meaning the dead band is minimised.

An increased “Gain freq idle” value gives a more quickly responding frequency
control.

Programming the frequency/load sharing control

The DGU uses the following Parameters for the load controller:

• Parameter “Gain freq connected”

• Parameter “Gain Power”
• Parameter “Puls time on+off”
• Parameter “Puls time on min”
• Parameter “Dead band freq”
• Parameter “Dead band power”
• Parameter “ESG time division” (only used with analogue interface)

Please refer to part 1, chapter 3 for a detailed description of the parameters.

An increased “Gain freq connected” value gives a more quickly responding

frequency control. An increased “Gain power” value gives a more quickly
responding frequency and load control.

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Supervision of active load share

Each DGU supervises how much the real power produced by the generator set deviates from the
calculated real power reference point.

The operator is able to set up the parameters, by which the load share is supervised.

• Parameter “Loadcontrol fail GOV”

Please refer to part 1, chapter 3 for a detailed description of the parameter.

The load share supervision function does not distinguish between symmetrical or
asymmetrical load share, but simply compares setpoint "Loadcontrol fail GOV" to
the calculated real power reference.

If the DGU is unable to control the real power load on the generator set within the max. real power
deviation limit, within the programmed delay, the following alarm message is displayed at the
Display Unit (DGU DG):

• Alarm “Loadcontrol fail GOV “

SWBD control of frequency/load via the SCM module

Provided that SWBD control is selected on the DGU, the operator is able to manually control the
speed of the engine in upwards or downwards direction respectively by the SCM module.

The manual speed control is handled by the following hardware interface.

SIGNAL NAME SIGNAL TYPE LOCATION

• GOV.  Binary input (SCM – terminals 22-29)
• GOV.  Binary input (SCM – terminals 23-29)
MSG/ Relay outputs/ (SCM – terminals 36-37 / 38-39)
•
ESG Analogue outputs (SCM – terminals 30-32)

For the hardwired connection to the SCM module regarding manual speed control, please refer to
the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

The speed of the engine is manually increased by impressing a closed contact (CC) between
terminals 22-29 at the SCM module, whereas the speed of the auxiliary engine is manually
decreased by impressing a closed contact (CC) between terminals 23-29 at the SCM module.

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CB OFF sequence
The CB OFF sequence is initiated, when the DGU receives a PMS stop command from the Main
PMS DGU (or a SEMI-AUTO initiated CB OFF). The PMS stop command is only accepted by the
DGU, if the generator set is "ready for PMS stop".

The CB OFF sequence deloads the generator set and opens the generator breaker.

Please refer to appendix 17.3, where the operating principle for the CB OFF
sequence is presented by means of a flow chart.

SEMI-AUTO generator breaker OFF control

During SEMI-AUTO plant mode the operator may initiate the CB OFF sequence by

• pressing the "CB OFF" push-button on the Display Unit (DGU DG)

The DGU will only accept the SEMI-AUTO “CB OFF” command, if the generator
set is expendable at the busbar (meaning it is not alone on the busbar, and the
available power on the busbar exceeds the nominal power of the DG in question).

A SEMI-AUTO CB ON command will interrupt an ongoing CB Off sequence!

Ready for PMS stop

A PMS stop command is only accepted by a DGU, if the generator set is ready for PMS stop.

A DGU is only considered to be "ready for PMS stop", if the following conditions are fulfilled:

• PMS control is selected

• The circuit breaker is closed (position ON)
• No "Breaker off fail" alarm
• No "P deload" alarm

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Deloading of the generator set

The automatic CB OFF deloads the generator set before allowing the generator breaker to be
opened. The DGU will reduce the generator load by changing the load reference for the load
regulator.

When the measured generator load (real power) goes below the programmable limit, the
generator breaker is opened.

The operator is able to configurate the parameters, by which the generator breaker is opened.

• parameter “P deload CB Off” & “Q deload CB Off”

Please refer to part 1, chapter 3 for a detailed description of the parameters.

If the DGU is unable to deload the generator below this limit within the allowed time, the alarm
“P deload” is activated, and an alarm message is displayed at the Display Unit (DGU DG).

Programmable deloading, parameter ramp down

The deloading is done by changing the load reference for the generator with the purpose of
reducing the load to be below the limit for opening the circuit breaker.

The deloading is done with reference to a programmable ramp-down rate of the generator load
reference, where the load reference is decremented step by step (constant rate), until the
breaker is opened. This will allow the operator to adjust the deloading rate of the generator. The
DGU reduces the generator real power reference point step by step (each second) from the
actual real power load to 0 kW.

Please refer to part 1, chapter 3 for a detailed description of the parameters.

If the breaker is not opened (the generator deloaded) within time, the alarm “P deload” is
displayed at the Display Unit (DGU DG).

If the "P deload" alarm becomes active, the generator set is included in the
symmetrical load share again and (if possible) loaded according to this.

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Generator circuit breaker OFF control

The DGU supervises, if the generator breaker is turned into OFF position when requested by
the SCM module.

The generator circuit breaker OFF control

1) The off signal is deactivated, when the OFF position feedback is received.
2) Delay timer for the "OFF FAILURE" alarm times out.

A generator breaker OFF position is indicated at the corresponding Display Unit (DGU DG) by

• a green "CB OFF" LED

If the generator breaker is not in opened position 1.0 s after the "CB OFF COMMAND" signal is
transmitted by the SCM module, the following alarm message is displayed at the Display Unit
(DGU DG):

• Alarm “Breaker off fail”

The generator set is included in the load share again if the alarm is generated and
will, if possible, be loaded according to that.

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Automatic stop sequence

The automatic stop sequence is carried out, when the DGU has successfully completed the CB
OFF sequence.

The stop sequence is automatically initiated, when the CB OFF sequence has been completed

Please refer to appendix 17.4, where the operating principle for the automatic stop
sequence is presented by means of a flow chart.

The DGU in the Delomatic system is able to carry out the automatic stop sequence, which
includes:

• Automatic stop sequence incl.:

- Programmable cooling down time
- "STOP" output with programmable extended ON time
• SEMI-AUTO stop of engine incl.:
- Programmable cooling down time
- "STOP" output with programmable extended ON time

SEMI-AUTO stop of engine

Provided that SEMI-AUTO plant mode is selected, the operator may initiate a SEMI-AUTO stop
of the engine by

• pressing the "STOP" push-button at the Display Unit (DGU DG)

A SEMI-AUTO CB ON or Start command will interrupt an ongoing stop sequence!

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I/O interface for the automatic stop sequence

The automatic sequence for stop of the auxiliary engine is controlled by the following I/O
interface.

SIGNAL NAME SIGNAL TYPE LOCATION

3-phase voltage input
• UGEN (SCM – terminals 7-8-9-10)
from generator
ENGINE RUNNING/ Binary input
• (IOM 4.1 – terminals 1-45)
ENGINE RPM Analogue input
• STOP Relay output (IOM 4.1 – terminals 23-24)

UGEN feedback
The generator voltage and frequency measured via the 3-phase voltage AC inputs are in
combination with the engine running feedback used for a dual detection of a stopped engine.

Engine running feedback

The disappearance of the "ENGINE RUNNING" feedback is used for detection of a stopped
engine during the automatic stop sequence.

The stop output

The "STOP" output is activated (ON) after cooling down of the engine.

Programming the automatic stop sequence

The operator is able to adjust the following Parameters, by which the automatic stop sequence
is controlled:

Please refer to part 1, chapter 3 for a detailed description of the parameters.

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Stop failure
A stop failure alarm is displayed at the Display Unit (DGU DG), if the "ENGINE
RUNNING/ENGINE RPM" feedback signal has not disappeared, or if normal voltage and
frequency are still to be measured, when the "Stop fail" timer runs out.

• Alarm “Stop fail”

The automatic stop

1) Max. stop timer starts running.

2) DG stop fail. alarm is transmitted, if the running feedback is still present when timer runs
out.

The cooling down sequence may be interrupted by the following events:

• A shutdown alarm sequence is activated

• A new PMS start command is received by the DGU

Stop of non-connected generator

A generator set may be left running idle, e.g. due to generator frequency or voltage failure
during the automatic start sequence. Likewise, a generator set started during SEMI-AUTO
mode may be left running idle, when an automatic plant mode is subsequently selected.

A running generator as described above will be stopped after a time (to preserve fuel, minimise
attrition etc.), which is called "Non connected stop".

Any generator set, which has an active generator protective function ("Trip of GB"
alarm sequence), is not stopped by the function for stop of non-connected
generator sets.

The operator is able to program the following parameter, by which the function for stop of non-
connected generator set is controlled. When the timer runs out, the automatic stop sequence is
initiated as in a normal stop situation.

If the operator wants to have a DG running idle, set it in SWBD control.

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Additional functions
This chapter contains additional optional functions.

Programmable priming
Priming of the engine is controlled by the following I/O interface.

SIGNAL NAME SIGNAL TYPE LOCATION

• PRIMING Relay output (IOM 4.1 – terminals xx-xx)

The priming output becomes active, whenever the generator set has the "ready for PMS start"
status, and once activated, the priming output will carry out a sequence with interval of OFF and
ON. Priming stops when the DGU receives a PMS start command. The operator is able to
activate the output priming ON/OFF and to program the ON and OFF time of the priming output.

Please refer to part 1, chapter 3 for a detailed description of the parameters.

Analogue outputs
On the IOM 4.1 module (2) analogue output channels are present.

Adjusting the scale of the analogue output

The scale of the analogue output signals are defined as:

• "AO min scal ID:XCh:X". " AO min scal ID:XCh:X " corresponding to:
- min… max  20...100% output

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Appendix 17.1

Automatic start sequence flow chart

PMS
start command The start command is set internally due to load-
dependent start or blackout.
In SEMI-AUTO the signals are sent from the CP.

NO
Ready for Transfer the PMS start
start? command to the next
DG To be ready for start the following conditions
must be fulfilled:
YES No running feedback
No voltage detection
PMS control
Set start prepare No protection alarms
output and start timer No start sync. or GB on alarm

NO
Timer run
out?

YES

NO YES
Set start output and Max start Start failure
start ON-timer attempts? alarm

In order to achieve an active running Clear stop

output
status the following conditions must be
fulfilled:
Running feedback
or
Generator voltage and frequency OK!
Wait off
time

NO

NO YES
Running On-timer Clear start output
status? run out? set stop output
increment
start attempts
YES

Clear start output.

Wait 5 s

Running NO Start failure Transfer the PMS

status? alarm start command to the
next DG

YES

The start
sequence is Stop sequence
completed

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Appendix 17.2

CB ON sequence flow chart

The CB on signal is sent internally, when start sequence

NO PMS is successfully completed.
CB on command In SEMI-AUTO the signal is sent from the CP.

NO
Ready for Transfer the PMS start
sync? command to the next DG

YES
To be ready for synchronising, the following conditions
must be fulfilled:
Running feedback
YES
Common
Generator voltage and frequency ok
Blackout? PMS control
No protection alarms
No sync., phase sequence or Gen.CB on alarms

NO

Phase
NO
Ask Main PMS DGU for Phase sequence failure
sequence
accept of CB direct ON alarm
ok?

YES

Start synchronising and

Accept from
Main PMS start sync. timer
DGU?
NO
NO

YES
NO YES
Sync. timer Synchronising
Sync. OK?
run out? failure alarm

YES

Set CB on output and

start CB on timer

NO

NO
CB on CB on timer
YES
CB on
feedback? run out?
failure alarm

YES

CB on sequence is
completed

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Appendix 17.3

CB OFF sequence flow chart

Protective PMS
CB off CB off command The CB off signal is sent internally due to a load-
dependent stop.
In SEMI-AUTO, the signals are sent from the CP.

NO
Ready for Transfer the PMS stop
CB off? command to the next DG

To be ready for Gen.CB off, the following

conditions must be fulfilled:
YES CB position on
PMS control
No deload or CB off alarms
Start deloading and start
timer

NO

NO YES
Deload timer Deload failure
Deloaded?
run out? alarm

YES

Set CB off output and

start GB off timer

In case of an active
protective CB off signal, NO
the CB is opened
immediately,
NO YES
independently of CB off CB off timer
selected mode and feedback? run out? CB off failure alarm
alarm conditions.

YES

CB off sequence is
completed

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Appendix 17.4

Automatic stop sequence flow chart

Protective PMS
shutdown stop command The PMS stop command is sent internally due to a
load-dependent stop.
In SEMI-AUTO the signals are sent from the CP or
internally in case of a shutdown.

NO
Ready for Transfer the PMS stop
stop? command to the next DG

YES

To be ready for stop,

the following conditions
Wait must be fulfilled at the DGU:
cooling down time
CB position off
Under PMS control
No "DGB OFF FAILURE ALARM"
No "DG DELOAD FAIL"

Set stop output and start

timer

The protective shutdown

signal will open the CB NO
immediately, independent
of selected mode and
alarm conditions. YES YES
Running Stop timer Stop failure
status? run out? alarm

NO

Wait extended stop time

Clear stop
output

The stop sequence is

completed

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