GE Digital Energy

Power Quality

™
Zenith Energy Commander
Paralleling Switchgear
Application Guide
GE Digital Energy – Power Quality

™
Zenith Energy Commander
Paralleling Switchgear

• Flexibility Introduction Increased Reliability

Paralleling is an operation in which multiple
• Increased power sources, usually two or more generator
sets, are connected and synchronized to a
Reliability common bus (same parameters in regards
to frequency, phase angle, etc.).
• Uninterruptible Why Zenith Energy Commander™ ?
Maintenance Zenith Energy Commander provides cus-
tomer facilities with reliable power switching
• Cost Savings systems. Since the inception of paralleling
switchgear (PSG), many successful Energy
Commander installations have been supplied
• Scalability with a focus on providing reliability.
Systems in which part of the load is very
critical may be best served by paralleling
one or more generator sets. Under parallel
operation all the generator sets are started
at once. The first set to reach the proper
parameters will assume the most critical
portion of the load, with the remaining sets
picking up lower priority loads. In addition,
by using a load shedding application, the
failure of one generator set will not interrupt
power to the critical loads, as less critical
loads can be shed.
Uninterruptible Maintenance

• Proven Experience Zenith Energy Commander has evolved and

adapted to the changing technologies in
engine generator design, switchgear controls
• World-Class and monitoring systems. It reflects GE’s
continuing commitment to reliable solu-
Global Service tions for critical power applications.
When one engine - generator set is out of
service for maintenance or repair, having
others synchronized on the same bus can
provide the needed back-up power, should
an outage occur.

Cost Savings and Scalability

Information contained in this application guide is based
on established industry standards and practices. It is
published in the interest of assisting in the preparation of
plans and specifications for medium and low voltage
paralleling switchgear. Neither the General Electric Company
nor any person acting on its behalf assumes any liability
with respect to the use of, or for damages or injury
resulting from the use of any information contained in
this application guide. This guide should be considered a
supplement and should be used in conjunction with the GE
Switchgear medium and low voltage application guides.
Why Parallel?
There are several advantages to employing
PSG in an electrical design, such as flexibility,
increased reliability, ease of uninterruptible
maintenance and application/operation cost
savings. It is because of these advantages
that PSG has become one of the best choices
for meeting today’s power requirements.
Flexibility
Paralleling power sources allows for a wide
variety of choices in the generation, distribu-
tion and utilization of the system’s power.
Savings can be realized on the application
when a number of smaller sets would be
less expensive than one large set or when
the load makes it impractical to divide into
several sections, each with it’s own generator.
Also, when it is anticipated that the load
will grow significantly in the future, the
capital investment can be reduced by
starting with small sets and paralleling
additional units as load increases dictate.
 Zenith Energy Commander™ Paralleling Switchgear
System Applications

Emergency or Standby Power

> Features > Configuration Example

The emergency system is used to supply power

to building loads during a power failure.
Paralleling switchgear controls the system
transfer to generators and return back to Generator Generator
normal sequences of operations.
Paralleling switchgear controls the addition of
load on/off generators (load add/shed).
Transfers between utilities and generators occur ATS
in open transition or passive momentary closed
transition (no active synchronization of sources).

> Components Emergency

ATS
System typically consists of paralleling switchgear
product and automatic transfer switch or auto
throw-over products
Emergency
> Sequence of Operation
Figure 1
1. Utility fails. Multiple Gen Sets, No Utility Transfer Control with ATS’s
2. ATS’s (or ATO’s) send start signal to PSG
3. Generators start and parallel to bus.
4. PSG Controls the ATS’s transfer to paralleled
generators. (load add)
5. PSG controls optimization of generators.
(shutting off and starting generators as needed)
6. PSG controls load shed operation. (shutting off
loads and/or ATS/ATO devices non-critical if
generators become overloaded)
7. Utility returns.
8. ATS transfers back to utility (open transition...
lights blink, or momentary closed transition...
lights stay on, depending how ATS is configured)
9. Generators shut down.
10. Peak shave often used to send non-emergency
start to system to transfer ATS or ATO devices
onto generators to “shave” load off the utility.

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System Applications
Prime Power Parallel with Utility
> Features > Features
On-site prime power systems are most often
used where there is no utility source available.
The required electricity is generated entirely on-site,
typically at facilities such as island resorts, mines,
mills or other remote locations.
Since utility is not available in prime power systems,
ATS’s/ATO’s and utility/tie breakers are not required.
> Components
Generators are the only source of power. The
system typically consists of PSG product with
no ATS/ATO products.
> Sequence of Operation
1. System enable signal causes generators
to start and parallel to bus.
2. PSG controls optimization of generators.
(shutting off and starting generators as needed)
3. PSG controls load shed operation.
(shutting off loads non-critical if
generators become overloaded) > Components
4. PSG controls frequency of generators
for clock/time correction.
5. Removing system enable signal will
shutdown the generators.
> Configuration Example > Peak Shave Example
kW
Generator Generator
Load Load
Figure 2
Multiple Gen Sets, No Utility Transfer Control
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Parallel with utility systems are utilized whenever
generators are to be actively synchronized
and paralleled with utility sources for short
or long durations.
These systems are often also used for standby use.
PSG controls the generators transfer operations
with the utility source(s) as well as the power
management (loading controls) to direct power
the appropriate direction.
Transfers may occur in short duration (momentary
closed transition), a somewhat longer duration
(softload/unload closed transition), or a sustained
duration (maintained parallel with utility).
Power management in maintained parallel situations
includes controlling import levels from utility, export
levels to utility, or base load levels where generators
are loaded to set amount disregarding the import
and export contribution from utility.
“Co-generation” is often used for maximizing generator
efficiency with heat recovery systems.
System combines generators with utility sources.
It typically consists of PSG product which controls
the ATS/ATO operations.
Generator
Non-Purchased Power
ON OFF
kW Demand Threshold
Utility
Purchased Power
Time
9 11 1 3 5 7
8 10 12 2 4 6 8
Noon
 Zenith Energy Commander™ Paralleling Switchgear
System Applications

Sequence of Operation > Configuration Examples

1. When used for standby, the PSG Utility

operates in the same manner
as the emergency standby Generator Generator Generator Generator
sequence. If not used for standby,
the generators remain offline
when utility is not present.
2. Non-emergency start signal is sent Utility
to PSG for peak shave or exporting
power to utility applications.
3. Generators start and parallel to bus Load Load
and with utility.
Figure 4
4. PSG controls the transfer of loads Multiple Gen Sets, Utility Main
off the utility onto the generators Transfer Control (M)
in momentary closed transition (if
emergency standby is also utilized)
Load Load
or softload closed transition.
5. In maintained parallel with utility Figure 3
Multiple Gen Sets, Utility and
applications, the PSG controls the
Generator Main-Tie Transfer Control
amount of import power from utility,
export power to utility, or base loads
the generators to a fixed amount
non-dependent upon the utility- Figure 5
supplied power. With emergency Multiple Gen Sets, Utility and Generator
standby applications not maintaining Generator Generator Main-Tie’s Transfer Control (M-T) and
paralleling with utility, the PSG in this Utility M-T-T-M Operations
case controls the synchronizing of
generators with utility and momentary
closed transition transfer onto the Utility Utility
generator bus.
6. PSG controls optimization of gen-
erators (shutting off and starting
generators as needed).
7. PSG controls load shed operation if
emergency standby is also utilized.
8. Non-emergency start signal is removed.
9. PSG controls the soft unload of
Load Load Load Load
generators off the utility or momen-
tary closed transition from utility if
emergency standby is utilized.
10. Generators shut down.
Figure 6
Multiple Gen Sets, Utility and Generator
Utility Generator Generator Main-Tie’s Transfer Control (M-T) and
Utility M-T-M Operations
Generator

Utility Utility

Load Load

Figure 7
Single Gen Set, Utility with
Gen/Utility Breaker Transfer Control Load Load Load Load

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Protection Schemes

Standby
Gen Gen

> Example – Low Voltage Figure 8 EE EE

This is a back-up power scheme for a 50/51

low voltage application. Includes current, N/G

potential and control power transformers,

and circuit breakers with built-in over- 40 25
32
current protection. This scheme includes: Typical CT
27/59
• Load Shed PT
81
CPT
• Under/Over Voltage
CPT PT
• Reverse Power
81 U/O
• Loss of Excitation
• Ground Over Current
LS 25
TVSS
• Under/Over Frequency
• Surge Suppression (TVSS) Typical
ATS
• Synchronism Check
ATS
Emergency

Emergency

> Example – Medium Voltage Figure 9

Gen Gen
This is a back-up power scheme for a EE EE
CT CT
medium voltage application. Includes
current and potential transformers and
50/51
NGR
vacuum circuit breakers without over- N/G
current protection. This scheme includes: 51V
40 25
32 50/51
• Load Shed CT
Typical
• Under/Over Voltage PT 27/59
87 87 81
• Reverse Power SA SA

• Loss of Excitation PT
81 U/O
• Ground Over Current
• Instantaneous and Timed Over Current LS 25
50/51
• Under/Over Frequency 50/51 N/G
Typical
• Differential Protection
ATS
• Surge Suppression (TVSS)
• Synchronism Check ATS SA
Emergency

Emergency

Example Relay Definitions

25 Synchronization – Prevents the closing of
paralleling AC currents and, if required, sig-
nals governor controls to meet the desired
match of voltage, frequency and phase angle.
27 Undervoltage – Operates when the AC voltage
drops below a preset value.
32 Directional or Reverse Power – Operates
when generator draws power from the
bus vs. supplying power to the bus. This
fault condition is also known as “motoring”.
40 Field – Operates upon excessive current
within excitation field
46 Reverse Phase or Phase Balance Current –
Operates upon the reversal of the phase
sequence in the polyphase currents or when
the polyphase currents are imbalanced or
contain negative phase sequence properties
above a given value.
47 Phase Sequence Voltage – Operates upon
a preset value of polyphase voltage in the
desired phase sequence.
50 Instantaneous Over Current – Operates
immediately upon excessive current
or excessive rate of rise in current.
51 AC Time Over Current – Operates upon
excessive current.
59 AC Overvoltage – Operates upon excessive
AC voltage past a set value.
67 AC Directional Overcurrent – Operates
on a set value of AC overcurrent in a
predetermined direction.
81 Frequency – Operates when frequency
frequency drops below or rises above
a set value.
87 Differential – A fault detecting device which
operates upon a difference in current of a
given percentage or amount.

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 Zenith Energy Commander™ Paralleling Switchgear
Protection Schemes

Parallel with Utility

> Example – Low Voltage Figure 10

Exhaust
This is a parallel power scheme for a
low voltage co-generation application.
Includes current, potential and control Utility
Gen Gen Heat Load
power transformers and circuit breakers
50/51 EE EE
with built-in over-current protection. N/G
Heat
This scheme includes: 50/51 Recovery
N/G System
46
• Load Shed 32 25 67
CT
• Under/Over Voltage 40 25
PT 27/59 32
81 U/O CT
• Reverse Power CPT 47 Typical
PT 27/59
81
• Negative Sequence Current CPT CPT
• Negative Sequence Voltage CPT PT
81 U/O
• Loss of Excitation
• Ground Over Current TVSS
LS 25
• Directional Over Current TVSS
CPT
• Under/Over Frequency Typical
PT 25
• Surge Suppression (TVSS) Feeders
Typical ATS
• Synchronism Check
• Interlock Schemes &
Backup Trip Protection Emergency

> Example – Medium Voltage Figure 11

Exhaust
This is a back-up power scheme for a
medium voltage application. Includes
Utility
current and potential transformers and Gen Gen Heat Load
vacuum circuit breakers without over- 50/51 EE EE
N/G CT CT
current protection. This scheme includes: Heat
Recovery
System
• Load Shed 46 NGR
50/51
N/G
32 25 67
• Under/Over Voltage CT 51V
40 25
PT 27/59 32 50/51
• Reverse Power 81 U/O CT
47 Typical
• Negative Sequence Current PT 27/59
SA 87 87 81
• Negative Sequence Voltage SA SA
PT
• Loss of Excitation 81 U/O
• Ground Over Current 50/51
50/51 N/G
LS 25
• Instantaneous & Timed 50/51
Over Current 50/51 50/51 N/G
50/51 N/G
• Directional Over Current Typical
PT 25
• Under/Over Frequency Feeders SA
Typical ATS SA
• Differential Protection
• Surge Suppression (TVSS)
Emergency
• Synchronism Check
• Interlock Schemes & Example Legend
LS Load Shed
Backup Trip Protection ATS Automatic Transfer Switch
NGR Neutral Grounding Resistor
CT Current Transformer
PT Potential Transformer
CPT Control Power Transformers for Breakers
SA Surge Arrestor
EE Electrical Energy
TVSS Transient Voltage Surge Suppression

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Zenith Energy Commander™ Paralleling Switchgear
Stack Configuration Guide

Configuration Instructions
1. After designing a system one-line, you are
now ready to layout your electrical room
using the enclosed switchgear and control
stacks configurator.
2. Based on system electrical requirements,
choose the appropriate low voltage or
medium voltage available configurations
from the stack configuration guide.
3. In an effort to minimize footprint, select the
nearest available Stack Number that meets
breaker capacities. Use remaining space for
fitting the appropriate controls as desired. The
control and breakers definitions are included
on the following pages.
4. Once the paralleling switchgear system has
been configured, please refer to the enclosed
dimension table for overall lengths, widths,
depths and weights.

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 Zenith Energy Commander™ Paralleling Switchgear
Stack Configuration Guide

Legend 1 2
7
Stack Number

A 2 Option Notes Low or

800-1600 Amp A
Compartment Medium
Voltage
B A
3 Separate
Control
B Stacks
C
800-2000 Amp A

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

2 2 2 2 A 2 A 2 A 2
800-1600 Amp
A A 8 8
A A B B
800-2000 Amp 800-2000 Amp
B
B B C
800-2000 Amp
5000 Amp C 800-2000 Amp Integrated
3200 Amp
B
800-2000 Amp B
C
Control/
3200- D C
C 4000 Amp C 800-2000 Amp
D 800-2000 Amp 800-2000 Amp Low
Voltage
UL 1558
6 6 6 6 6 6
A
A A Breaker
A Stacks
A A B
B 800-2000 Amp
800-
4000 Amp
B C
800-2000 Amp
800-2000 Amp

B B B C
800- 3200-
5000 Amp C 3200-
4000 Amp D
2000 Amp 4000 Amp 800- 800-2000 Amp
2000 Amp

8 9 10 11 12 13
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

2 2 2 2 2 A 2 A 2 A 2 Integrated
A A A 800-1600 Amp 800-2000 Amp Control/
7 7 3 4
B Low
A A B B 800-1600 Amp
B 800- 800- Voltage
2000 Amp
1600 Amp 2000 Amp
C B B
800-1600 Amp
UL 891
B C C C Breaker
800-2000 Amp 2500- 800- 800- D Stacks
B 3000 Amp 1600 Amp 2000 Amp 800-1600 Amp
800-
C D D C C
4000 Amp
800-2000 Amp D 800-2000 Amp 800-2000 Amp
E 800-1600 Amp 800-2000 Amp
800-2000 Amp

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

7
A
A A A A A Medium
1200- 1200-
A 1200 Amp 600 Amp
Voltage
3000 Amp 3000 Amp
B Breaker
A
B B B Stacks
B
B C B
1200-
3000 Amp
1200-
3000 Amp
1200-
3000 Amp
C C C
1200 Amp 600 Amp
C

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Stack Configuration Guide

Low or Medium Voltage

Separate Control Stack Options Full Stack Half Stack
Description Comp Stack Comp Stack
Generator Control Compartment A 1 A, B 2
System/Master Control Compartment A 1
Utility Transfer Control Compartment A 1 A, B 2
Automatic Throw-over Transfer Control Compt. A 1 A, B 2
Annunciator/Mimic Panel Control Compartment A 1 A, B 2
Remote Annunciator Control Section A 3 A 3
NOTE: System Master control compartment should be located in an “A” compartment
See suggested control compartment options for component details.

Integrated Control/ UL 1558 UL 1558 UL 891

Low Voltage Stack Options Up to 5000 Amps 6000 Amps Up to 6000 Amps
Description Comp Stack Comp Stack Comp Stack
Blank Auxiliary Compartments for Controls A 1, 2, 4 A3 8, 9 A3 1, 2
B 7 A4 11 B 7, 8

Utility, Generator & Feeder Breaker B 1, 2, 3 B 8, 9, 10 B 1

Compartments B, C 4 B, C 11 B, C 2, 3
B, C 5 B, C 12 B, C, D 4, 5
B, D 6 B, D 13 B, C, D, E 6
A, C 7 A, C 7, 8
Tie Breaker Compartments B5 1, 2, 3 B3 8, 9, 10 B3 1
B 1, 2, 3 B 8, 9, 10 B 1
B, C 4 B, C 11 B, C 2, 3
B, C 5 B, C 12 B, C, D 4, 5
B, D 6 B, D 13 B, C, D, E 6
A, C 7 A, C 7, 8
NOTES:
1. All stacks with bussing must be the same depth
2. Use 74" depths in lieu of 67" when cable sizes exceed 9100A for 3-wire systems, 6000A for 4-wire systems. All breakers are thru the door.
3. If bus-bus tie breaker is required in a stack, no other breakers are allowed
4. All breakers are thru the door type at depths of 60", use 70" depths in lieu of 60" when cable sizes exceed 9100A for 3-wire systems, 6000A for 4-wire systems
5. 22" width not available if controls are inserted
6. Stack will be limited to 2 multifunction protective relays
7. PT's are included in rear for source/transfer breakers and main buses: (2) in open delta or (3) in wye connection depending on 3 wire or 4 wire systems respectively
as default (3) available if specified
8. Insulated/Isolated and compartmentalized bus options available 4000A and below

Medium Voltage Stack Options

Utility, Generator,
Control/Auxiliary Feeder Breaker Tie Breaker
Comp Stack Comp Stack Comp Stack NOTES:

A 4, 5 A, B 1 B2,3 1 1. All stacks with bussing must be the same depth

B 6, 7, 8 A 2 A, B 1 2. If figure 2 is being used for tie, then either figure 3 or 4 must be placed on one
of the sides of the tie stack
B, C 2 C 3 A 2
3. If figure 3 is being used for tie, then either figure 2 or 4 must be placed on one
A, B 3 B 5 C 3
of the sides of the tie stack
A, C 8 A, C 7, 8 B 5
4. Front-draw-out PT's are included for source/transfer breakers and main buses:
A, C 7, 8 (2) in open delta or (3) in wye connection depending on 3 wire or 4 wire systems
respectively as default (3) available if specified
5. Stack for 5KV class 100MVA only. (1) top drawout PT and (1) rear fixed PT available
for source/transfer breakers
Breaker & Control Compartment Definitions – Page 15

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Stack Application Notes:
1. Dimensions and weights shown are in inches
and pounds respectively.
2. Application information is based on GE’s design
specification
3. All dimensions and weights are approximate and
subject to change without notice. Information
should be used for reference only and not used
for construction until issuance of approval drawings.
4. For additional application data, please reference
“switchgear” on GE’s website or contact your local
sales representative.
5. Low voltage 8000A main bus or higher applications
are available but will require factory assistance.
Contact your local sales representative for these
special applications.
6. All breaker stacks are based on utilizing electri-
cally operated draw-out style circuit breakers.
7. Breaker stacks contain the utility breakers, generator
breakers, tie breakers, and feeder breakers
according to the appropriate system 1-line.
8. The UL 1558 breaker stacks are based on using
GE WavePro circuit breakers.
9. The UL 891 breaker stacks are based on using
GE Power Break II circuit breakers.
10. The Medium voltage breaker stacks are based
on using GE Power Vac vacuum circuit breakers.
11. Generator control compartments will be required
for every generator to be controlled by GE in the
PSG system.
12. Master/System control compartments will be required
for every PSG job paralleling multiple generators.
13. Master/System control is based on all generators
paralleling onto a single main bus. Systems with
tie breakers between generators are assumed
to always be closed with system in manual
whenever generator tie(s) are open.
14. Utility transfer control compartment will be required
for every utility source/breaker(s) to be controlled
in PSG system.
15. ATO control compartment is utilized for systems
requiring transfer control for only 1 generator
and utility source.
Zenith Energy Commander™ Paralleling Switchgear
Stack Configuration Guide
16. ANN annunciator/mimic panel may be utilized
for dedicated compartment display of system
1-line graphical LED display.
17. RAN remote annunciator may be utilized for
duplication of PSG status and alarming indications
remote from PSG.
18. When control compartments are to be inserted
into breaker stacks (breaker and control cubicles),
blank auxiliary compartments will be required in the
breaker cubicles for housing these control compartments.
19. Dimensional information is based on NEMA 1, front
and rear access, seismic zone 2, top or bottom cable
entry. Contact factory for bus duct applications.
20. Operating temperatures based on 0° C up to 40° C
(indoor) and -20° up to 40° C (outdoor) and elevations
up to 2000m for LV and 1000m for MV.
21. Additional references: ANSI/IEEE, NEMA, NFPA, NEC,
UL , IEC, CSA.
22. All cubicle sizes are based on using wiring terminal
blocks for bare wire. If wire lugs are required,
consider as high option layouts.
23. Door meters, CT circuits, and main DC power circuits
are equipped with ring type terminal blocks and lugs.
24. Control power on Medium voltage multiple Gen.
systems are (-) ground 24VDC for controls, 125VDC
(48VDC optional) for breaker tripping, closing and
charging and relays.
25. Control power on multiple Gen. low voltage
systems are (-) ground 24VDC for controls,
relays, and breaker tripping, and 120VAC for
breaker closing and charging.
26. Control power on Medium voltage single Gen/utility
ATO systems are (-) ground 24VDC for controls/
relays, 120VAC for breaker tripping, closing and
charging (capacitive trip). (120VAC UPS when no
24VDC is available)
27. Control power on low voltage single Gen/utility
ATO systems are (-) ground 24VDC for controls,
relays, and breaker tripping, and 120VAC for
breaker closing and charging.
28. Contact factory if swing generators are required
(when one (1) generator feeds more than one (1)
generator breaker).
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Control Configuration Guide

Suggested Control Component Options

Generator Control Master Control

Option Type Standard Optional Standard Optional
Analog Metering AM / WM VM / FM / PFM VM/FM inc / run sync AM / WM
Digital Metering Note 1 Note 1 None PQM
Logic Controller GE 90-30 Note 2 GE 90-30 Redundant GE 90-30***
Communications — — Note 13 Modbus and/or Ethernet*
Eng/Util control SPMA, Note 15 AGLC/VAR-PFC, Note 15 None SPMA/APTL Note 17
Protection Note 3 Ind. Grade MFR Series Util.Grade Multilin Series Load Shed —
HMI Panel Note 10 — — 5" Monochrome OIP 12" Color ACS**
Annunciation Notes 6,14 Incandescent LED Incandescent LED
Lamps/Indicators Note 4 Breaker Open/Closed Locked Out / Drawn Out Note 7 Note 7
Alarm Horn — — Yes —
Switches/Buttons/Pots 3P/ECS/LTS/Reset/90S/65S/52S ESTOP/86/TP/BLP AUMS/LTS/Reset/HS Note 8 52S/86/TP
Relays Note 5 As Required As Required As Required As Required
Trm. blocks/fuses/wire As Required As Required As Required As Required
*** Note 13
*** Note 10
*** Note 20

Utility Control Auto Throw Over Control

Option Type Standard Optional Standard Optional
Analog Metering AM / WM VM / FM / PFM AM/WM (U&G) VM/FM/PFM
Digital Metering Note 1 Note 1 Note 1 Note 1
Logic Controller Note 9 Note 9 GE 90-30 Note 2
Communications Note 13 — — Modbus Modbus & Ethernet
Eng/Util control Note 15 Notes 15, 16 AGLC/VARPFC/APTL N/A
Protection Note 3 Industrial Grade Utility Grade GBK-Ind.grade, UBK-Ut.grade Full Utility Grade
HMI Panel Note 10 — 5" Monochrome LCD 15" color ACS
Annunciation Notes 6,14 Incandescent LED Incandescent LED
Lamps/Indicators Note 4 Bkr Open/Closed UBK,GMBK Locked Out/Drawn Out Bkr Open/Closed (GBK/UBK) Locked Out/Drawn Out
Alarm Horn — — Yes —
Switches/Buttons/Pots LTS/Reset/52S I-E/TMS/RTN/PSS/YN/86/TP ECS/AUMS/LTS/RESET/90S/65S/52S ESTOP/86/TP/BLP/TMS/RTN/PSS/YN
Relays Note 5 As Required As Required As Required As Required
Trm. blocks/fuses/wire As Required As Required As Required As Required

Mimic Panel Control, Note 11 Remote Annunciator Control, Note 12

Option Type Standard Optional Standard Optional
Logic Controller None GE 90-30 None GE 90-30
Communications Note 13 — — — —
HMI Panel Note 10 — — — —
Annunciation Note 14 — — Incandescent LED
Lamps/Indicators Note 11 Note 11 — —
Alarm Horn — — Yes —
Switches/Buttons/Pots LTS — LTS/HS/Reset —
Relays Note 5 As Required As Required As Required As Required
Trm. blocks/fuses/wire As Required As Required As Required As Required

Control Component Definitions – Page 15

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 Zenith Energy Commander™ Paralleling Switchgear
Control Configuration Guide

Control Application Notes

1. Based on a multifunction protective relay/digital 13. BMS Communications (with isolation) based on
metering, industrial grade low voltage, utility ethernet using OPC or over RS-485/422 using
grade medium voltage (and utility parallel). modbus RTU.
2. Consult factory for custom logic controller 14. Annunciator panels use green, red, amber indicators.
specifications.
15. Consult factory for non-Woodward compatible
3. Based on protective relaying mounted in engine generator set interface and/or digital
appropriate breaker compartment. For utility controller requirements.
interconnection, the utility protective relay
16. Parallel with utility systems will require watt
shall be IEEE 1547 compliant.
transducer inclusions at breakers requiring
4. Based on breaker status indication-open/closed. synchronizing and load controls.
GC-gen breakers, UTC-utility breakers and gen
17. Consult factory for additional redundancy options
main transfer breakers.
for user interface panel.
5. Based on control relays only. Aux relays include
18. Paralleling with utility applications will require
engine running, summary alarm/shutdown, and
generator controls with full stack compartments.
breaker status. Additional auxiliary relays for customer
use if specified may alter size. Contact factory 19. Customer supplied components can affect
when additional status contacts are required. footprint size and need to be considered.
6. Up to 36 indications for annunciation per 20. Redundant Master PLC’s will require full stack
control section. compartments.
7. System/Master breaker indications only for ties
between generators or load bank breakers.
8. System includes hard-wired breaker control
switches and backup switches for disabling
automatic operation and starting engines.
Backup hard-wired load control switches are
included and footprint will increase with more
than 16 load add/shed devices. Dimensions
Figures H" W" D" Weight (lbs.)
9. Utility transfer logic will be part of System/Master
Control Stacks
controller logic unless specified as remote/ATO 1-3 90 32 35 1000
operations. 4 28, 35, 42 18, 26 12 200
Low Voltage UL 1558 Stacks
10. Standard defaults are smallest HMI’s if not specified.
1, 4, 6, 7 90 22, 30 60, 67, 74 3-4000
15", 19" or 42" available.
2, 3 90 38 67, 74 3-4000
11. Based on supplying full compartment displaying 5 90 30 60, 67, 74 3-4000
of graphical system 1-line representations with 8 90 30 60, 70 3-4000
(2) LED indications per device (contact factory for 9, 12 90 40 60, 70 3-4000
10 90 44 60, 70 3-4000
stack sizing).
11 90 30, 40 60, 70 3-4000
12. Based on supplying duplicate annunciation to 12 90 40 60, 70 3-4000
generator and system/master annunciation points 13 90 30, 40 70 3-4000
(up to 54 points for the 28/18/12 stack) (up to 108 Low Voltage UL 891 Stacks
annunciator points for the 35/26/12 stack) (up to 1-8 90 22, 30 60, 67, 74 3-4000
Medium Voltage Stacks
144 annunciator points for the 42/26/12 stack).
1-6, 8 95 36 94 35-4500
7 90 40 60 2500

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System HMI

Ease of Use & Operations

A Master HMI panel can be useful to PSG systems for user
access and monitoring. The key control and monitoring
functions in these systems include metering, annun-
ciation, controlling breakers and engine generators
in automatic operations as well as manual.
This monitoring and control should be carefully considered
when selecting which type of HMI is best suited for
the operator and the facility. The greatest reliability in
monitoring and control functions is realized with hard-
wired analog meters, switches and annunciation indica-
tors, with very limited HMI access needs by the operator.
In some cases, critical facilities may be suitable for
additional system monitoring, troubleshooting and Optional Advanced Control System (ACS)
remote access ability. Operators in this case will require for Special Applications
a more advanced Master HMI in addition to the system
hard-wired meters, switches and annunciation. The > Full functions of standard OIP with the addition of
Energy Commander ACS “Advanced Control System” SCADA capabilities.
is recommended for these cases. > Internet capable – allows remote access via web.
The Energy Commander Operator Interface Panel > Online controllable / programmable
(OIP) is ideal for simpler systems. Since status of the (behind customer’s own firewall).
system can be viewed in front of the switchgear, including > Advanced Event Logging & Source Trending
all source metering, alarm, shutdown and status allows statistical root cause analysis.
annunciation, the operator is not required to utilize
the OIP to cycle through any screens for system control > Duplicates System & Generator Annunciation.
and monitoring. The user is only required to use the > Remote system diagnostics.
OIP touch panel for system testing purposes, non-
> Alarm and maintenance messaging, including
critical settings and timing adjustments and limited
predictive maintenance.
manual control redundant to the hard-wired switches.
> Graphical user interface. Intuitive and user-friendly.
Requires NO computer experience to operate.
Standard Operator Interface Panel (OIP)
> Password protection – capable of hundreds of levels
> Intuitive interface makes operation simple. Little of authority.
or no learning curve required to operate system.
> A main screen with navigation buttons and
non-system critical button/switches.
> System testing screen allowing the operator
to manually initiate automatic system testing
operations.
> Generator interface settings latched into the
PLC control system upon entry.
> System load add/shed manual control
redundant to hard-wired manual control
switches in master control.
> Generator optimization settings latched into
PLC control system.

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System HMI

HMI Features
Feature OIP ACS
Type 5" monochrome LCD 12", 15", 19" or 42" color LCD
Metering — Full analog displays VM, WM, AM, KM, PFM
Breaker Control — Optional
Engine Settings Engine cranking, cool down Engine cranking, cool down
Monitoring Engine run-time Engine run time, status, capacity,
engine/breaker/ATS status and metering,
1-line source/bkr status, bkr operations,
event logging, trending, communication status,
navigation help, system control help,
and optional engine parameters
Annunciation — Full generator, Master and Utility annunciation
matching, door-mounted, hard-wired annunciation
Security Yes Enhanced levels
Testing Manual initiated Manual initiated system testing plus 7-day
system testing or 365-day built-in programmable exerciser
as specified
Load Add/Shed Manual load add/shed priority Manual load add/shed per load buttons,
block push-buttons; logic with “On-the-fly” priority settings ability,
priority pass-along load add/shed delay timers
Gen Optimization Manual priority settings Manual priority settings or run-time based with
or run-time based drag-drop starting/stopping points, bar graph
monitoring for sequencing, on and off delay
timer settings
PSG Network Comm Status — Full device green/red status
Internet — Optional web page serving/IP address
Remote Notification — Optional e-mail ability thru internet for operator

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Network Architecture

Sample Control Network

Advanced Control System
(ACS) (Optional)
• Modbus Communications with any Engine
• Configurable for BMS via RS-485, Modbus,
RTU or Ethernet EGD
• 256 Kb PLC Bus
Remote Stations • ACS Optional
• Generator Load Share Network
• Start Signals and Load Add/Shed
Hard-wired with Backup Switches

Hub Intranet/
Internet

Operator Interface
Panel (OIP) Annunciator
Lights
To Master
BMS Programming
Logic Controller

Master Control
Annunciator
Lights
Generator
Programmable
Logic Controller

Breaker

Protective
Relay

Breaker Metering Engine

Control Other
Generators

Breaker

Generator Breaker & Control Generator

Emergency
Start Signal 10 Mbps Ethernet
Modbus
Control Wiring
Genius
SNP
Automatic Uninterruptible
Transfer Switch Power Supply Load Share Network
(ATS) (UPS)

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Definitions

Breaker Compartment Definitions Control Component Definitions

Utility Compartment 86 Lockout Relay
Breaker directly fed from utility source.
52S Breaker Control
Generator Compartment
65S Speed Adjustment
Breaker directly fed from generator source.
90S Voltage Adjustment
Tie Compartment
Breaker in-between source breakers. AGLC Generator Loading Control
Utility Tie AM Ammeter
Breaker that ties utility sources together.
APTL Power Transfer Control
Generator Tie
Breaker that ties generator sources together. AUMS Automatic/Manual Selector

Generator Main BLP Base-Load Adjustment

Breaker that ties generator and utility sources together ECS Engine Control
and used for transfer control between sources.
ESTOP Emergency Stop
Feeder/Distribution Compartment
Breaker directly feeding load or feeding a device that FM Frequency Meter
has mechanical interlock / separation of sources. HS Horn Silence
IEP Import/Export Control
Control Compartment Definitions
LTS Light Test
Master/System
Used for controlling the paralleling of generators, PFM Power Factor Meter
generator optimization, load add/shed, system status PQM Power Quality Meter
annunciation, user HMI, and when local transfer control
is required since remote ATS’s or similar control devices PSS Peak Shave Selector
are not available.
RESET Alarm/Shutdown Reset Button
Generator
RTN Return to Normal Selector
Used when needed to start/stop generator sources,
control the voltage and speed and provide annunciation SPMA Automatic Synchronizer
of engine and generator status.
TMS Transition Mode Selector
Utility Transfer
TP Test Plug
Used for loading control when softload/unload transfers
between utility sources and generator sources are VAR/PFC Reactive Power / Power Factor Control
required in an emergency standby system and provides
transfer devices status annunciation. Also used in VM Volt Meter
maintained parallel with utility systems for controlling WM Watt Meter
power management.
WT Watt Transducer
Mimic Panel
Used when needed to display system one line status YN Bypass to Normal Selector
of generator sources, utility sources and all distribution
and transfer devices.
Annunciator Panel
Used typically remote for annunciation of system
status conditions.

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System Example

One Line System Design

• Parallel with Utility System Exhaust
• Co-Generation Application with Daily Peak Shave
Operation for Limiting Utility Power Import

Utility Heat Load

Generator Generator Heat

Recovery
System

Description
• 2 Generators Paralleling with
Heat Recovery System
• 1 Utility Source
Feeders • 8 Feeders to Facility Load
• Low Voltage Parallel with
Switchgear Stack Layout Utility Protection Scheme
• 1 Gen Control & Breaker Stack for Each Generator Set
• Master Control & Gen-Main Breaker in One Stack
• 8 Feeder Breakers in Two Stacks
• Utility Control and Breaker in Stack
To BMS

Feeder Feeder Utility

Breaker Breaker
Generator 1 Generator 2 Master Utility
Control Control Control Control
Feeder Feeder
Breaker Breaker

Generator 2 Feeder Feeder

Breaker Breaker
Generator Generator Generator Utility
Breaker Breaker Main Breaker
Breaker Feeder Feeder
Breaker Breaker
Generator 1

Load Load

Control Interconnections
Power Interconnections

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System Example

Implementation
3
2 2 4 7
1

9
8
Outside GE Power Breakers
1 GE Multilin Protective Relays 6 Utility
2 Annunciator Panels 7 Feeder
3 Metering 8 Tie
4 GE Fanuc Advanced Control System (ACS) 9 Generator
5 Control Switches & Breaker Status Indicators 2

Inside
1 Engine Generator Controller
2 GE Fanuc Programmable
Logic Controller (PLC)
3 Wire Hiding Raceways,
Relays, Terminal Blocks
and Power Supply

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