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OVERVIEW

The GAC SYC6714 accessory module adjusts a speed control unit to

obtain an equal AC phase relationship between the generator and the
main bus (mains). When paralleling a synchronous generator to a main
bus, generators, or utility.

The SYC6714 provides the SYNC CHECK function which activates a

relay to connect the generator to the main bus. Typically this takes less
than 3 seconds when the generator sets are at rated speed and using
optimum speed controller performance settings.

The GAC SYC6714 is a CE (Community Europe) approved unit the

installation requirements must be met to maintain EMC capabilities.

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERATOR AND MAIN BUS AC INPUT ENVIRONMENTAL

Rear 50 V RMS - 500 V RMS Temperature Range -40 to +180º F [-40 to +85ºC]
sensitivity (line-to-line or line neutral) to 100 %
idi up to
Frequency 50 or 60 Hz nominal Humidity P ?
Isolation 1000 V minimum Vibration 5g (20 — 200 Hz)
Corrosion resistant and fungus proof IP22
Burden lessthan2.5VA| Case with terminal cover in place
BATTERY/DC POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS PHYSICAL
(TERMINALS 8-10) ; x x
Dimensions 5.72 [146] x 7.03 [179] x 1 in [25]
Low Voltage Range 10-16V DC
(Terminals 8 & 9 connected) E Weight 1.5 lb [0.68 kg]
High Voltage Range 14-40V DC Mounting any position, vertical preferred
Current Required less than 200 mA
PERFORMANCE (WITH ESD SERIES)
Capture Range +4% based on 3250 Hz
Output Voltage 3-7VDC
. 1º-25º
Breaker Closure Window Angle
Relay Contact Rating
(N.O. orN.C.) 10A O 28V DC
Phase Error Adjust Range +/- 10º typical
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INSTALLATION

The SYC6714 can be mounted in a cabinet with other equipment. Limit exposure of the
unit to extreme temperatures. Mount the
SYC6714 vertically if exposed to moisture or wetness to prevent accumulation inside
the unit.

The governor system must be in good working order and adjusted correctly for the
synchronizer to properly operate in the system. The
SYC6714 is factory set to near optimum settings, therefore, large increment
adjustments are not normally needed.

An overspeed shutdown device, independent of the governor system, should be used to

prevent loss of
A engine control which may cause personal injury or equipment damage.

Do not rely exclusively on the governor system electric actuator to prevent

overspeed. A secondary shut-
off device, such as a fuel solenoid must be used.

Since the SYC6714 is a CE (Community Europe) approved unit, if used as a CE unit,

all GAC installation requirements in-
cluding the following CE specific, must be met to maintain EMC capabilities. (see
Declaration of Conformity to EC Directives)

1. The synchronizer must be mounted against a metal ground plate with four bolts
which make positive electrical connec-
tions between the case and the back plane, or backing plate PL128, available ffom
GAC, must be installed.

2. All cable shields on connections to the synchronizer must be connected to the

case at the screw on the case as shown
on Wiring diagram.

3. The battery minus connection to Terminal 10 must be jumpered to the case as

shown in the Wiring diagram.

4. The installer must refer to the Wiring Diagram for proper electrical
connections.

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WIRING AND DIMENSIONS

Typical electrical connections are shown in the Wiring diagram below. Connecting
cables carry low current and do not require special sized
wire. The connection between the speed controller and the synchronizer Terminal 6
is sensitive and must be shielded for its entire length.
The shield must be connected at one end only and must be terminated to the case.

Phasing of main power (MAINS) and the generator signals occurs when Terminals 1 and
3 are in phase.

Paralleling out-of-phase generators may cause equipment damage.

High AC Voltage may be present at Terminals 1 thru 4. De-energize and check

voltages before use.

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SETUP AND SYNCHRONIZATION

A measurement of the phase relationship between the two AC inputs is continuously

available as an analog voltage at Terminal 11,

where 5.1 V indicates phase condition. The SYC6714 controls include GAIN,
Stability, to adjust synchronization and performance.

* GAIN adjusts the sensitivity of the synchronization to the speed controller,

where CW rotation increases the sensitivity.

*— STABILITY adjusts the rate of response time of the synchronizers output.

* | BREAKER CLOSURE ANGLE provides a Sync Check circuit with its own variable phase
angle window for controlling breaker clo-
sure, Window phase angle may be adjusted between 0 º and 25º.

INITIAL ADJUSTMENT
After connecting your system as detailed in the Wiring diagram, adjust synchronizer
performance. This mode allows for the generator set
to synchronize to the mains without paralleling occurring.
1. Add a jumper or remove relay wires at one of the following locations:
* Add a jumper between Terminals 7 and 10
OR

* disconnect the relay wires at Terminals 13 and 14 or Terminals 14 and 15

Confirm the generators governed frequency is set within 0.1 Hz of the mains or
other generator.
Close the connections between the synchronizer and the speed controller.
Trim the speed controller setting so that the generator frequency is within 0.1 Hz
of the mains (or other generator) frequency.
Note the status of the LEDs on the SYC1674. The MAINS, GEN, and DC POWER LEDs
should show RED.
Close the connections between the synchronizer and the speed controller.
Close the switch connected from Terminals 5 and 6 between the governing system and
the SYC6714.
Close auxiliary contacts [Parallel Cable +/-].
The RED SYNC ENABLED LED should illuminate and the SYC6714 will attempt to
synchronize.

SONDA AON

ADJUSTING AND OPTIMIZING GAIN

On the SYC6714, adjust GAIN by tuming GAIN Adjustment. as far clockwise (CW) as
possible without causing instability in the system,
then tum the GAIN adjustment one division counterclockwise (CCW). When the system
is unstable, the main breaker is inhibited from
closing.

To optimize GAIN, desynchronize the system by opening the switch between Terminals
5 and 6 or momentarily move the engine throttle.
Reinstate the synchronizer and observe the speed and stability of the
synchronization with a synchronizer or a phase meter. Readjust
GAIN as necessary.

ADJUSTING STABILITY
lfnecessary, adjust STABILITY for fast, smooth synchronization without instability.
A CCW setting will result in a slower (more damped)
but smoother response.

ADJUSTING PHASE ERROR

Set the PHASE ERROR ADJUSTMENT for exact zero phase error. Verify this on a
synchroscope, as a measurement of near zero AC
voltage or a null in AC voltage between Terminals 1 and 3 when the mains and
generator voltage are equal.

BREAKER CLOSURE ANGLE

Rotate the BREAKER CLOSURE ANGLE adjustment clockwise to reduce the window to near
0, inhibiting the breaker closure. The
phase angle must stay within the angle setting for at least .5 s for
synchronization to occur; system stability is very important during
this time or the setting will need to be set again until the angle is saved.

To make further adjustment, with the system operating and synchronized, set the
breaker closure angle to O (fully CW). Adjust
BREAKER CLOSURE CCW until the BREAKER CLOSURE RELAY LED lights. The relay should
open. Tum the adjustment CCW
one additional division. The following approximate phase angle window values may be
used for setting the breaker closure angle.

BREAKER CLOSURE ANGLE ADJUSTMENT

Adjustment Setting Breaker Closure Angle
100 0º
70 6º
50 12º
20 18º
0 25º

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SETUP AND SYNCHRONIZATION (CONTINUED)

LED

The following LED view is considered nominal for a working system.

LED | LABEL NOMINAL SETTING FUNCTION

1 SYNCHRONIZED Green Generator voltage present
2 | MAINS Red Mains voltage present
3 GEN Red Synchronizer enabled
4 DC POWER Red Internal voltage supply present
5 SYNC ENABLED Red Relay energized
6 BREAKER CLOSURE RELAY Red Mains and generator synchronized

RE-ENABLE BREAKER CONTROL FUNCTION

Re-enable the break control function by removing the jumper wire between Terminals
7 and 10 and /or reconnect the relay wire
between Terminals 13 and 14 or Terminals 14 and 15. Synchronization and paralleling
may now be performed.

For a final check, start the engine and synchronize the system to ensure that all
adjustments are optimized.

| NOTE | If performance is unsatisfactory, consult the trouble shooting section.

DEAD BUS OPERATION

lfthe MAINS input is missing, the synchronizer will not attempt to synchronize the
system. A separate system may be used to
close the oncoming generator onto the bus which will provide a reference to which
others may synchronize.

VOLTAGE MATCHING AND MONITORING

GAC offers additional modules for support.

The VMA100, when combined with the SCY6714 combines all the voltage monitoring
functions and adjustment functions.

OBTAINING NEUTRAL OUTPUT

Once synchronization is complete, and the units are parallel, the synchronizer
should be reset to its neutral output and placed in the
disabled position.

Use one of the following to set the synchronizer in a neutral output, ready for its
next use:

* Following the wiring diagram review the switching method that resets the unit by
disconnecting the synchronizer output from the
speed controller and opening the reset line at Terminal 5.

OR

* Disconnect the MAINS (Terminals 3 and 4) to reset the synchronizer. The

synchronizer now assumes a neutral position with Termi-
nal 6 holding a constant output voltage of 5.1 V.

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6] TROUBLESHOOTING

The following troubleshooting steps are helpful if initial setup is not working as
desired. Please contact your GAC representative with
any questions.

SYSTEM FAILS TO OPERATE or SYNCHRONIZES POORLY

STEP | CHECKS

1. Measure the battery voltage between Terminals 8 (+) and 10 (-). It should be 12
or 24 V DC nominal.

2. Note the RED DC POWER LED. Measure the internal 10 V DC supply between Terminals
12 (+) and 10 (-). It should be 9.6
— 10.4 V DC.

3. Note the RED GEN LED. Measure the AC Voltage between Terminals 1 and 2. It
should be 50 - 500 V AC.

. Note the RED MAINS LED. Measure the AC Voltage between Terminals 3 and 4. It
should be 50 - 500 VAC

5. Note the RED SYNC ENABLE LED. Check (ON/OFF) switch (at Terminals 5 and 6) and
auxiliary contacts (Parallel Cable +/-
). Measure the DC voltage between Terminals 5 (+) and 10 (-). It must be greater
than 8 V DC. (See Wiring Diagram)

6. Check the DC voltage between Terminals 7 (+) and 10 (-). This should be 10 V DC
when in phase. Check the Test switch
position. It must be opened to synchronize.

7. Also check the enable signal from the voltage matching unit if used.

8. Measure the internal Phase Error Voltage, between Terminals 11 (+) and 10 (-).
These reading should be as follows:

«lfin phase, 5.1 V DC

«lfless than 5.1 V DC, the generator frequency is higher than the mains frequency.
Decrease the speed controller speed until
the system is synchronized.

«If greater than 5.1 V DC, the generator frequency is lower than the mains
frequency. Increase the speed controller speed
until the system is synchronized.

9. Measure the synchronizers output analog voltage between Terminals 6 (+) and 10
(-). If the generator frequency is lower than
mains, the voltage should be lower than 5.1 V DC and visa versa. Adjust the speed
controller speed until 5.1 V DC is mea-
sured between Terminals 6 and 10.

10. lfthe GREEN SYNCHRONIZED LED does not light, the breaker closure angle may be
set too narrow. Adjust the BREAKER
ANGLE control CCW until the GREEN LED lights.

11. lfthe GREEN SYNCHRONIZED LED lights continuously but the internal breaker
closure relay fails to close, go back to step
6 (relay inhibited).
12. If the unit synchronizes but does not close the breaker, check that the
normally open contacts at Terminal 13 and 14 have

closed. If not, the synchronizer is defective.

FAILURE TO SYNCHRONIZE or SLOW SYNCHRONIZATION

1. The problem is usually caused by the governor system performance not being
tightly controlled. The governor system perfor-
mance must be excellent to obtain fast, consistent synchronization. Controlling the
phase of the generator is a more demand-
ing operation than basic speed control.

Review and optimize the governor system before attempting to service the
synchronizer. Other issues may lie within the
engine and how well it is operating.

2. Severe harmonic distortion of the AC wave from the power converters can disturb
the synchronizer. If the wave form has more
than 10% distortion, or other wave form issues are suspected, contact GAC for an
external AC filter recommendation.

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