Automation & Control Pvt.

Ltd
GCU 101

General Description-
GCU 101 is a1-Phase/3-Phase automatic/manual generator
controller module. It controls start and stop function of the
engine, monitors the generator operations in both automatic &
manual mode. It uses an advanced single chip microcomputer
for sophisticated automation for generator plant, it is designed
by taking great care related with electromagnetic interfaces for
trouble free operation in harsh electrical environment.
If the mains fails due to over or under voltage or loss of mains, GCU 101 initiates an automatic genset start cycle
following complete AMF function sequence including load transfer to the generator by switching the generator and
mains contactors. It is possible to select up to 5 start attempts with both crank and rest period adjustable. After engine
warm up period has expired the generator supply is connected . After main supply returns and it gets restore the load
will automatically transfer back to the mains and genset will stop after cooling down time. During all cycles, generator
is fully protected against all types of given fault conditions. All alarms occurring at abnormal genset conditions are
computed and displayed either by LED or by four-digit display and if necessary the genset is get stopped. The manual
mode is selected by means of push button switches. The generator start & stop functions are carried out by means of
push button switches & contactor change over is performed by internal logic automatically. Values of Voltage, Current
frequency to initiate genset start cycle and timer settings of preheat, cooling down time etc. are free programmable.
The GCU 101 has 43 powerful programmable parameters to t the program "ow to customer needs.
Features- Features-
Microprocessor based design DC Supply : 8 to 35 V DC,
8 digital inputs, 9 relay outputs Continuous Reverse Polarity Protected
Automatic, Manual, Test, Periodic test operating modes
Display Parameters AC Voltage, AC Current Cranking Dropouts : Able to survive 0V for 50mS,
Frequency, Hours, Battery Voltage, Charge Voltage Providing Supply Voltage was at least 10 V
Congurable solid state outputs Before drop out and supply recovers to 5V
Congurable timer setting This is achieved without need of internal Batteries.
Solid state fuel and crank outputs
External remote start inputs Maximum Current : Operating 75 mA, Standby 10mA
LED alarm indications Alternator I/P Range : 75 (Ph-N) to 300(Ph-N) +20%
Start/Stop delay timer
Warm up / Cooling down timer Alternator I/P Frequency: 50-60 Hz at rated
Energized to stop timer engine speed, Crank disconnect from 20V AC Ph-N
Single / Three Phase Mains Sensing
Load contactor control solid state output Solid State outputs : Short Circuit Protected transistor
Preheat, glow plug timer open collector, Maximum Sink current 500mA
Over & Under speed shutdown
Automatic crank disconnection Charge Fail : 12V = 8V CF, 24V=16V CF
Serial communication option
Inhibit mode operation Operating Temp. Range : -30 to 70 degree C
Electronic charge Lamp
Charge voltage display Enclosure: Din Standard- 192mmX96mmX60mm
Periodic Auto Start and Stop Cutout dimensions-186mm X 91mm
Control and Fault inputs with front Panel
Visual Indications :
Mains Supply On Low Oil Pressure Generator Fail to Start
Mains Contactor On High Engine Temperature Alarm- 1
Generator Supply On Generator Over Speed Fault Alarm- 2
Generator Contactor On Low Fuel Level
Battery Low Voltage / Charge Fail Generator Over Load Fault
* Due to continuous product improvements specs. are subject to change without notice.
3 Phase Connection Diagram-
GCU 101

NO CONNECTION C1 A1 BATTERY +VE

NO CONNECTION C2 A2 BATTERY -VE
BATTERY +VE C3 BATTERY +VE
A3 START
C12
LINE VOLTAGE
MONITOR A4 STOP / FUEL
L1 C11
MAINS L 2
A5 HORN
L3
A6 MAINS CONTACTOR
LLOP C4
HCT A7 GENERATOR CONTACTOR
C5
LOW FUEL C6 EXTRA 1
A8
OVER LOAD C7
ALARM 1 C8 A9 EXTRA 2
ALARM 2 C9
A 10 EXTRA 3
NO CONNECTION C10
VOLTAGE A 11 EXTRA 4
SELECTOR SWITCH
L1 B1
A 12 CHARGING ALTERNATOR
GENERATOR L2 B2 WL/POINT / +D
L3 B3
SEC.1 C.T.1
NO CONNECTION B4 B9
GENERATOR LINE B5
C.T.2
230V AC NO CONNECTION B6
SEC.2
GENERATOR NEUTRAL B7 B 10 C.T.3

AMMETER
SELECTOR SWITCH

1 Phase Connection Diagram-

GCU 101

NO CONNECTION C1 A1 BATTERY +VE

NO CONNECTION C2 A2 BATTERY -VE
BATTERY +VE C3 BATTERY +VE
R1
A3 START
C12
C10 R2
A4 STOP / FUEL

LLOP C4 R3
A5 HORN
HCT C5
R4
LOW FUEL C6 A6 MAINS CONTACTOR
OVER LOAD C7 R5
A7 GENERATOR CONTACTOR
ALARM 1 C8
R6
ALARM 2 C9 A8 EXTRA 1
REMOTE C11
R7 EXTRA 2
A9
R8
A 10 EXTRA 3

MAINS LINE B1 R9
A 11 EXTRA 4
230V AC NO CONNECTION B2
MAINS NEUTRAL B3 CHARGING ALTERNATOR
A 12
WL/POINT / +D
NO CONNECTION B4
GENERATOR LINE B5 B9 C.T (S1)
230V AC NO CONNECTION B6
GENERATOR NEUTRAL B7
NO CONNECTION B8 B 10
C.T (S2)

Authorised Dealer

P 4/5, Information Technology Park

Old MIDC, Satara, 415 004, INDIA
Ph:- +91 2162 246821 / 29
Automation & Control Pvt. Ltd Email- support@utopiacontrol.com
www.utopiacontrol.com * Due to continuous product improvements specs. are subject to change without notice.