GENCON™ II PRO Programming Manual∗

Firmware version 3.8r

Wexler Computer Systems Development Ltd.

1 General Nominal Vac Full-scale Vac

63.5 75.7
This manual describes the programming of the 120 143.5
TDM1 branch of GENCON™ firmware. It is 127 150.5
Revision: 1.16 of the manual and still a work 220 260.4
in progress. The TDM branch of GENCON™ 240 286.8
firmware offers isochronous2 load sharing to a net- 277 330.8
work of up to 8 gensets3 which does not require 345 420.7
a central computer to operate. The alternative 415 497.0
MODBUS-RTU branch of GENCON™ firmware
offers load sharing via droop to an arbitrary num- Table 1: Vac models
ber of gensets yet, it requires a central computer to
maintain the bus Hz/Volt at a desired level.
process where a number of gensets partake in a
common bus load in proportions matching each
1.1 Paralleling principles genset rating.
The engine speed level is controlled by the
ANALOG-OUT port [B2 ], a 12 bit 0-7.5V D/A4 .
1.2 Model selection
The generator voltage level is controlled by the
PWM-OUT port [B3 ], an 8 bit pulse-width- GENCON™ has four individually isolated ac in-
modulated digital signal which is converted by the puts that are suitable for 3Φ 4-wire L-N or 3-wire
AVRx module into a potential free analog voltage. L-L systems5 : V1 , V2 , V3 monitor the generator, V4
Using these two control ports GENCON™ pro- monitors one mains or generator-bus phase. Table
cesses, under different closed-loop algorithms, Syn- 1 lists the currently available models.
chronization, Export of power to the grid and mul- 3-wire systems can be measured directly using
tiple generator Load-Sharing. Synchronization is {Blondel’s Method}. A common alternative6 is
the process where the generator phase that is read to create an artificial neutral, see figure 1.
by channel V1 [A1 ] is made to match the bus/mains
reference phase that is read by channel V4 [A4 ]. Ex-
A
port is the process where the genset total power [A11 A12 ]
output (ΣKW and ΣKVAR) is made to match some
fixed or varying output level. Load-sharing is the
∗ All technical descriptions are subject to change w/o no-
[A21 A22 ]
C B
tice
1 Time Division Multiplexed RS485 communication [A31 A32 ]
2 Maintaining constant bus voltage and frequency levels
3 14 gensets max if COMM II PRO mirroring is used
4 Using interface module p/n A66 and special firmware Figure 1: 3-wire to 4-wire conversion
the ANALOG-OUT port voltage is converted to up/down
speed command contacts as required for hydraulic governor 5 1Φ systems require special firmware
control. 6 Since the ac inputs have ±1% equal impedance

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 If a 4-wire L-N generator needs to synchro-
nize with a 3-wire L-L mains/bus a simple solu-
tion is to attenuate the L-L voltage using an ex-
ternal resistor, apply {V4 Offset ◦ }=30 to over- Number of Poles The number of rotor poles, a
come the phase shift and subtract the setpoint
{V4 Offset V} as needed for voltage fine tuning.
For example, see figure 2.
L [A41 ]
480V 82kΩ 277V
L [A42 ]
Figure 2: L-L to L-N level conversion
1.3 I/O board selection
IOB1 has 16 contact inputs and 8 potential-free
relay outputs. IOB2 has 4 additional analog chan-
nels that read resistive senders from 512Ω down to
20Ω at ±0.1Ω precision. The installed GENCON™
firmware must be compatible with the choice of the
I/O board, use the Help menu to identify the in-
stalled firmware. Each I/O board has a 12Vdc and
a 24Vdc version.
1.4 The engineer’s passwords
The default password for the SET-UP menu is 1993
and for FACTORY it is 311794. These passwords
can be modified only by editing the firmware text Double-up WYE Gen is an option for quick low
(using the gen2txt and txt2gen utilities from the
Gpanes software package). Please don’t ask for a
“master-key” as there is none. Also, reading back
the firmware from a controller is a service that is
only provided at the factory.
2 BASICS
Adjust the parameters in BASICS first!
2.1 GENERAL
function. Note that the exclude set-points can
hide controllers from view.
value between 2 to 20. 4 is the typical number
where then the engine’s RP M = 30 ∗ Hz.
Pick-up Teeth The number of pulses generated
by the magnetic pick-up per a single revolution
of the engine. Enter 0 if the engine has no
magnetic pick-up.
CT Ratio is the step-down ratio of the genera-
tor current transformers (CTs). The standard
GENCON™ model measures CTs with 5A
nominal secondary7 , a current level that typi-
cally corresponds to 100% generator load. The
max reading is 5.9A. The largest {CT Ratio}
value is 1023 but there is a workaround for
slightly higher currents. For example, to use
6000:5A CTs enter in the FACTORY / CALI-
BRATE menu {Ix Amps Max} = 7.080 and
in BASICS {CT Ratio} = 1000. Currents
would be measured correctly since 5.9 ∗ 1200 =
7.08 ∗ 1000.
PT Ratio is the step-down ratio of the poten-
tial transformers (PTs). Enter 0 if there are
no PTs, that is, channels V1 to V4 , connect
directly. 127 is the highest acceptable ratio
but since the displayed voltage cannot exceed
16383 a lower limit may apply.
WYE8 to high WYE generator reconfiguration
that is useful in rental applications. In this
application each voltage channel measures an
internal generator coil. This coil has another
one in parallel when operating in low WYE or
another one in series when operating in high
WYE. The current channels measure the three
phase load. Toggling this option automatically
adjusts the current and power related setpoints
of the genset. For example, when you set this
option the {Gen OvCurrent} setpoint value
is divided by 2.

Controller ID No is a number between 1 to 8 Blondel’s Method This option prepares the

that is uniquely given to each GENCON™ measurement system for the two watt-meter
controller on the RS485 network. The ID num- method of measuring 3-wire systems. The
bers of the connected controllers can be ex- 7 1A model is available upon order

amined by the MEASURE / SYSTEM menu 8 aka star

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 A erator frequency exceeds this value10 . When
I1 droop is not used changes to this parameter
automatically pass to the gen/bus over/under
frequency setpoints.
V1
Freq. Droop % together with a non zero voltage
droop sets in the droop mode. In a load-
V3 N V2 sharing application this value is the percent-
I3 I2 age of drop from the “ideal frequency” level
when carrying an {Xre: Stby KW} amount
C B of active (KW) load. In peak-shaving applica-
tions this value is the percetage of frequency
Figure 3: High WYE increase above the “ideal” level that would de-
rate an {Xre: Stby KW} amount of active
quota level down to zero (but not below zero).
power contribution of the 3rd channel, though
voltage and current should be connected, is ig-
Ideal Voltage is the generator voltage, in a load-
nored and the line-to-line display is disabled as
sharing with droop mode application, when
well.
carrying no reactive load (ΣKV AR = 0). In a
A peak-shaving with droop application the reac-
[A11 , A32 ] tive quota register is derated when the genera-
tor voltage exceeds this value. When droop is
not used changes to this parameter automat-
[A21 , A31 ] ically pass to the gen/bus over/under voltage
C B setpoints.
[A12 , A22 ]
Volt. Droop % together with a non zero fre-
Figure 4: Direct L-L measurement quency droop sets in the droop mode. In
a load-sharing application this value is the
percentage of drop from the “ideal voltage”
Xap: Rated KVA is the generator’s maximal
level when carrying an {Xap: Rated KVA}
KVA (apparent) load. The following
amount of reactive (KVAR) load. In peak-
{Full-Load Amps} parameter depends on
shaving applications this value is the perc-
this setpoint.
etage of voltage increase above the “ideal” level
Xre: Stby KW is the engine’s short-term9 max- that would derate an {Xap: Rated KVA}
imal KW (active) load. amount of reactive quota level down to zero
(but not below zero). Note that the indus-
Cont/Stby %KW is the engine’s continuous rat- try’s definition of load-sharing droop refers
ing expressed in percent of its standby rat- to the percentage of voltage drop under an
ing. Typically it is 90.9% of the {} (≡ {Xap: Rated kVA} load at an 0.8 power-
Stby/Cont=110%). factor. Thus, if you have to meet a 5% voltage
droop spec assign a 8.333% value (i.e., divide
Ideal Freq Hz is the generator frequency, in a by 0.6).
load-sharing with droop application, when car-
rying no active load (ΣKW = 0). In a
Full-Load Amps is the phase current for per-unit
peak-shaving with droop application the ac-
scaling. It is a read only value.
tive quota register is derated when the gen-
9 Typically the genset may not carry this load for more 10 The quota registers can be inspected by the COM-

than 1 hour in any 12 hour interval MAND / EXPORT function

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2.2 SENDER N ◦
Each sender, N ◦ 1 to N ◦ 4, has a programmable
table that holds up to 12 accurate Ohms to En-
gineering units relations (Ω → α), for example,
Ω →◦ F. Intermediate resistance readings are con-
verted through interpolation.
Sender SetPoints Ω → α
α Maximum + 1 = 128
α Decimal Places = 1
SetPoints Count = 12
3 OPTIONS
An option enables a controller function or selects a
function between available two:
ABBREVIATION SUMMARY
Question? 0→NO,1→YES
Select A|B: 0→A, 1→B
S|W=Shutdown|Warning
The controller operates in one of seven main con-
figurations as selected by four designated options.
See table 2 and figure 5.
WRITE PROTECT...! 1 locks all SET-UP pa-
rameters to prevent change of values by end
users or, prevent an accidental change of values
due to electromagnetic interference. To unlock
the parameters switch on the DC supply while
pressing and holding the 0 key.
Generic Configure 1 enables selection of the
paralleling functions through inputs #15 and
#16 according to table 3. Under this configu-
ration (AKA config#0) GENCON™ does not
control the breakers – relays K#7 and K#8
are just indicators!
Parallelin System 1 enables the synchronizer
and the load-sharing functions.
Mains Standby ATS 1 enables the Automatic System Auto Start This option applies to
Transfer Switch (ATS) logic where the Nor-
mally Open (NO) contact of relay K#7 con-
trols the gen breaker and the Normally Closed
(NC) contact11 of relay K#8 controls the
mains breaker.
11 Since in the absence of DC supply the mains breaker has start and stop automatically according
to stay closed
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Cogeneration Mode 1 enables continuous paral-
leling with the mains. For example, in con-
fig#5, where this option is 0, the genset syncs
with the mains, ramps up the genset power un-
til the COMMAND / EXPORT defined levels
are reached where it opens the mains breaker.
In config#6, where this option is 1, after ramp-
ing up the genset continues to run in parallel
with the mains.
Load-Sharing AMF 1 enables the load-sharing
capability in multiple #6 (and #5) configured
gensets. Figure 3 shows the gensets concep-
tual single line diagram. The controller whose
mains
G1 G2 G8
master slave slave
G1.K#8 G1.K#7 G8.K#7
n/c n/o n/o
generator bus
load
Figure 6: Mains standby load sharing
K#6 relay is energized is the bus master —
its V4 channel reads the mains voltage and its
K#8 relay (NC contact) controls the mains
breaker. A de-energized K#6 relay indicates
that the controller is a slave — its V4 chan-
nel reads the generator bus voltage. In all the
controllers input #16 should read the mains
breaker status. If the master genset shuts
down one of the slave controllers automatically
becomes the new master in its place.
the load-sharing configurations when de-
ploying equal size engines — where the
{Xre: Rated KW} set-points in BASICS
are all the same (each considered to be
one unit [100%] of load). The gensets
to the common bus load following a user
 Config Typical applications
#0 Complex projects, usually operate in conjunction with a PLC
#1 Prime power, Standby
#2 Mains (utility) failure standby with delayed transition ATS
#3 Multiple genset load-sharing
#4 Peak shaving (lopping) and CHP (combined heat and power, AKA cogeneration)
#5 Mains failure with soft transfer ATS
#6 Mains failure with soft transfer ATS and peak-shaving

Table 2: Typical applications

Generic?
yes no

#0 Parallel?

no yes

ATS? ATS?
no yes no yes

#1 #2 Cogen? Cogen?

no yes no yes

#3 #4 #5 #6

Figure 5: Selecting a configuration

specified COMMAND / SEQUENCE. The default shutdown behavior into a warning

set-points {Auto Seq SPARE%} and fault where the genset tries to synchronize
{Auto Seq HYST%} determine the critical indefinitely!
load levels at which one genset needs to be
added or subtracted. You can see the effect Synchk Dwell|Slip 1 introduces an alter-
of these set-points with arbitrary gensets native sync check method where sync
is accepted when the generator slip fre-
and loads using the astart program The
quency is low enough (and at the appro-
sequencing logic can in most cases be applied
priate ± direction) as it passes through the
also to a two genset load-sharing systems with
{SYNC Window ◦ }/{SYNC Window V}
different engine ratings.
phase/voltage acceptance range. For example,
Disable Comm T/O 1 disables the if the generator enters the sync window
COMM2 TIMEOUT ERROR protection, at a rate that is lower or equal to the
a protection that otherwise requires the {Sync Slip Hz} set-point, sync acceptance
Communicator to repeat its run commands at is immediate.
least once every 25 seconds.
Engine Diesel|Gas Enter 1 for gas engines.
Sync Timeout S|W This option applies These engines require a “purging” cycle be-
to config #3 only. If set it turns the fore start-up to clear gas residues from the ex-
SYNCHRONIZER TIMEOUT fault from its haust system (fearing explosion). Purging is

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 In#15 In#16 Mode Energized K#7 indicates Energized K#8 indicates
OFF OFF Sync W/O Load Ready for load In-sync (gen V1 vs. ref V4 )
or safe access to a dead bus
OFF ON Export Ready for load or PARALLEL LOAD SURGE
ramping down power alarm did not occur
ON OFF Load Share Ready for load or The bus master
ramping down power (one genset only)
ON ON Sync With Load Ready for load In-sync (gen V1 vs. ref V4 )
• Remove load and return to Sync W/O Load mode when relay K#7 de-energizes
• Starting the genset via In#2 TEST will not energize relay K#7
• In Sync. . . modes stop synchronizing by removing V4 input
• In Load Share mode V4 input is ignored
• Allow a 100 millisecond time delay between a mode change to the K relays assuming new role

Table 3: Generic configuration modes

an {Engine Crank}, {CrankFail Rest} cy- Energize Run|Stop defines the fuel solenoid
cle executed with blocked fuel supply. type as either (0) energize to run or (1) en-
ergize to stop.
Generator Syn|Asy Enter 1 for induction gen-
erators. This option is mainly used with con- Extrn Engine Ctrl 1 turns In#5 into a general
fig#4. Note: purpose shutdown input rather than the de-
fault (0) action where In#5 reads the engine
1. V1 , V2 , V3 connect to the mains, before the oil pressure contact. This assignment, to-
gen breaker. V4 is not used at all. gether with a zero {Pick-up Teeth} count
2. The synchronizer matches the engine and a zero {Stoppin Max} delay enables
speed as read by the magnetic pick-up GENCON™ to work with external engine con-
with the frequency of the mains as read trol units such as Caterpillar’s EMCP.
by V1 . Only the {SY stability V/Hz}
Hi Oil Press Shut 1 turns the
setpoint is used. The synchronizer does
UNEXPECTED OIL PRESS warning into a
not work in test run (active In#2) and
shutdown fault.
its ANALOG-OUT is then fixed at the
{Gov Volt Bias} level. When running Eng Preglow|Idle determines the function of re-
the set by In#1 and the engine speed lay K#1 as follows:
stays within ±0.4Hz from the mains fre-
quency for {Sync Dwell Time} the gen 0 → K#1 energizes for {Eng Preglow} time
breaker (K#7) energizes, the synchro- before opening the fuel supply through re-
nizer loop then stops and the load-sharing lay K#2.
closed-loop control takes over. 1 → K#1 energizes for {IdleRunTime} time
3. Since in induction generators there is after starting up the engine to hold the
no control over the reactive power engine at a desired idle speed. An idle
(KVAR), disable the GEN EXCITA- speed run can be terminated by bringing
TION LOSS shutdown by selecting a high the engine to normal speed (most likely
Gen Rvrs KVAR value and disable the by installing a N/C push-button in series
AVR CONTROL FAILURE warning by with K#1 N/O).
selecting zero {LSgain%P/Xap} and Cool After NoLoad 1 tells the controller to en-
{LSstbl%P/Xap} values. ter the {Coolin Down} delay before stopping

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 the engine even if the genset ran without load
earlier, i.e., with the relay K#7 de-energized.
Disable AUTO→OFF 1 tells to controller to In14 Overload S|W 0 would cause the gen
lock the software operating mode in “auto”
mode.
NOT IN AUTO Warn 1 tells the controller to
declare a warning fault when the operat-
ing mode is taken out of “Auto” by an
AUTO→OFF command or an active In#3
SLEEP line. In14 Load Lockout With this option set an ac-
GENCON Low DC S|W GENCON™ has a
large internal capacitor that can power its mi-
croprocessor circuits briefly while it starts to
crank the engine (the voltage of 12V batter-
ies drops to around 5V during the initial stage
of engine cranking). The DC voltage on this
internal capacitor is monitored by a special
circuit to determine if its level is sufficiently SleepClearsFaults In#3 SLEEP can be used for
high. If the capacitor voltage gets too low
a GENCON LOW DC DANGER message is
logged and GENCON™ writes the KWH and
run-time counters to its EEPROM memory for
safekeeping. This event can be defined as a
shutdown or as a warning fault. For 12V bat- Check Contactors When this option is 1 (rec-
teries serving emergency power systems it may
be considered better to define this condition as
a warning only (if the engine battery is old).
Bat OverVolts S|W
HIGH BATTERY VOLTAGE alarm is
declared when the DC voltage at terminal
C11 is {Bat OvVoltage} or higher for 1
second. This typically happens when the
battery is disconnected while the engine is
running and the voltage rise is due to the
engine charging alternator. It is recommended Motor Contactors This option complements the
to shut down the genset immediately, i.e.
choose option 0, as the high voltage can
damage the electric governor.
Gen UnderVolt S|W The
GEN UNDERVOLTAGE alarm can be
defined as a shutdown or a warning fault.
Gen UnderFreq S|W The
GEN UNDER FREQUENCY alarm can
be defined as a shutdown or a warning fault.
LowWaterLevel S|W The
LOW WATER LEVEL alarm is a result
of In#10 activation. It can be defined as a
shutdown or a warning fault.
breaker to open (by de-energizing K#7) imme-
diately when In#14 becomes active. A shut-
down fault is then declared and the engine
stops after a cooling off period. If the option
is 1 active In#14 would just cause a fault mes-
sage to be logged.
tive overload input, when not running with
load, will prevent the genset breaker from
closing. A “Set Runs Locked Out” message
can then be seen on the OVERVIEW display.
However, if input #14 becomes active when
the genset is running with load, alarm condi-
tion will be declared.
“remote faults reset”. If this option is 1 pend-
ing warning and shutdown faults are accepted
when In#3 is activated (i.e., on In#3 OFF to
ON transition).
ommended!), GENCON™ reads the status
of the gen breaker and the mains breaker
(if applicable) and compares it with the sta-
tus of the respective K#7 and K#8 com-
mand relays. Conflict between the status of
the command relays and the status of the
breakers, as their auxiliary switches indicate,
will cause CONTACTOR(s) FAILURE and
BUS CB FAILS TO OPEN shutdown faults
to be declared, as appropriate.
earlier one ({Check Contactors}=1). En-
tering 1 tells GENCON™ that without any
A.C. source it is possible for a breaker to re-
main closed even though its command relay
tells it to open.
R#1 Crash|KW Load Energized Relay#1 indi-
cates:
0 Detection of a shutdown fault.
1 Having a high or a low genset(s) load,
that is, the generator bus load share is
higher or lower than {R#1 Off→On}
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 depending if this setpoint is higher
or lower than the {R#1 On→Off }
setpoint. Relay#1 energizes and
de-energizes after a programmable
time delay of {R#1 Off→On} and
{R#1 On→Off }, respectively.
R#2 Alarm|Usable With the “0” option relay Smooth Mains→Gen is
#2 serves as a visual alarm relay, energized
when the genset has a shutdown or a warning
fault. When this option is “1”, an energized
relay #2 state indicates that the genset can
be used. I.e., if the genset has a shutdown
fault, if the operating mode of GENCON™ is
Off or Sleep (see In#3) and, of-course, if GEN-
CON™ has no DC supply, relay #2 will NOT
be energized. This status is important for su-
pervisory systems (PLCs) having to know if a
certain genset is available for work or if another In#N OnlyIF hiV4 In#N stands for input
one has to be chosen.
K#6 Engine|Gen On With the 0 (default) op-
tion, K#6 energizes when the engine speed is
higher than 60 RPM. With 1, K#6 energizes In#N OnlyIF Runn If this option is set input
only when the generator voltage is normal.
K#8 Delay|Neutral This option applies to the
load-sharing config#3:
0 → tells GENCON™ to energize the re-
lay K#8 {K#7 On → K#8 On}
seconds after having at least
{K#7→K#8 Min Count} of gensets Sndr N ◦ OpenCircuit There are four sender
connected to the generator bus.
1 → tells GENCON™ to use the relay K#8
for neutral breaker switching when par-
alleling generators with star windings.
Only one generator, whose GENCON™
is the bus master, will have its neutral
connected to the bus to prevent circulat-
ing harmonic currents through the neu-
trals. The neutrals of generators of dis-
similar construction and differing out-
put and power factor ratings should ...
never be interconnected (LLJ MAHON,
DIESEL GENERATOR HANDBOOK, Sender N loOHM S|W This is an unedited
page 227)
KW Drop=LoadSurge This option tells
GENCON™ when paralleling with the
mains to consider a sudden load de-
crease, where the measured load falls by
{Mains KW Surge} or more, also as a
PARALLEL LOAD SURGE , i.e., loss of
mains during paralleling. We recommend to
set this option.
an option
telling GENCON™ not to register
PARALLEL MAINS FAIL notices as they
are considered normal events. This behavior
is useful in the “standby with soft transfer”
config#5 where while ramping up the genset
power a reverse power relay that is installed
on the factory’s mains supply interrupts the
input to channel V4 and thus triggers an
immediate mains to genset changeover.
◦ ◦
channels 06, 08, 09 and 12. If this option is set
an active input raises an alarm only if channel
V4 then reads normal voltage.
◦
activity causes an alarm only if the genset is
running.
In#N ◦ Immd Shutdn If this option is set in-
put alarm would stop the genset immediately.
In#N ◦ Dlay Shutdn If this option is set input
alarm would stop the genset after its cooling
off period.
inputs, N ◦ ≡ 1 − 4. The IOB2 analogue
channels measure sender resistance from 20
to 512Ω. Any resistance from approx. 1K
is considered an open circuit state. This op-
tion defines the open circuit state as an alarm
condition for the sender. It is a shutdown
alarm if either {Sender N ◦ loOHM S|W}
or {Sender N ◦ hiOHM S|W} are 0 (shut-
down). Otherwise, if the sender setpoints serve
for warning only, open circuit is a warning
alarm too.
◦
text message. In a typical application
it would be {High Coolant Temp S|W}
where the appropriate severity is shutdown
(0). If you don’t want to have any alarm
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 from a “loOHM” condition enter a value to setpoint for {Set Overspeed} time an
{Sender1 loOHM} that is below the IOB2 RPM OVERSPEED SHUTDN is declared
measurable range. and the air-flap relay is tripped via relay K#4.
Sender N ◦ hiOHM S|W Continuing the previ- CrankStop RPM The engine’s firing speed.
ous example, a warning fault may be appropri-
ate when the coolant temperature is too low. . . Bat OvVoltage The battery voltage
is measured by input C11. A
& Only IF Running With this option set sender HIGH BATTERY VOLTAGE alarm is
N ◦ readings generate no alarm when the en- raised one sec after passing this setpoint level.
gine is at standstill. This is appropriate for the The severity of the alarm is determined by
previous high coolant temperature example. the option {Bat OverVolts S|W}.
Sender4→ K#4 Pump With this option se- Bat UnVoltage The battery voltage is measured
lected (1), relay K#4 operates according by input C11. A LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE
to the set-points {Sndr4→K#4 On} and alarm is raised after a time delay of
{Sndr4→K#4 Off } which are defined on the {Bat UnderVolts} seconds following a bat-
readings of IOB2 sender #4. Note that the tery voltage drop to this setpoint value or
comparison sign of each set-point can be tog- lower. The severity of the alarm is determined
gled, < or >, as needed. Typical application: by the option {Gen UnderVolt S|W}.
Sender #4 reads the genset fuel tank level and
relay K#4 operates an automatic fuel topping Gen OvVoltage A GEN OVERVOLTAGE shut-
pump as needed. down alarm is raised after a time delay of
{Gen OverVolts} seconds following a volt-
age rise, in any generator phase, to this set-
4 SETPOINTS point value or higher.
User Password is a four digit password that Gen UnVoltage While the genset is running a
is needed for changing the operating mode GEN UNDERVOLTAGE alarm is raised af-
(AUTO/OFF), the export quota levels and to ter a time delay of {Gen UnderVolts} sec-
delete the alarms from the report log12 . If you onds following a voltage drop, in any genera-
don’t require this password mechanism enter a tor phase, to this setpoint value or lower. If
0000 value. shutdown severity is selected, that is the op-
tion {Gen UnderVolt S|W} is 0, the genset
Crank Attempts The number of starter
is taken off load immediately and if the gen-
motor cranking attempts (through relay
erator voltage recovers within one second the
K#3) before ENGINE OVERCRANK or
genset is stopped after the cooling off interval.
ENGINE SLOW CRANK shutdown is de-
clared. This limit does not apply if the Gen OvFrequen While the genset is running
{In#3 Sleep|Bypass} option is 1 and In#3 a GEN OVER FREQUENCY shutdown
is active (when powering fire pumps). The alarm is raised after a time delay of
maximal number of cranking attempts is 12. {Gen OverFreq} seconds of having the
generator frequency reaching and exceeding
Overspeed RPM The engine speed is ob-
this setpoint value. When alarm is declared
tained from the magnetic pickup input
the genset is taken off load immediately and
(B1). If a magnetic pickup is not in-
if the generator frequency drops to a normal
stalled (program {Pick-up Teeth} to 0)
level within one second the genset is stopped
the engine RPM is obtained from the gen-
after the cooling off interval.
erator V1 phase (A1). When the engine
speed exceeds the {Overspeed RPM} Gen UnFrequen While the genset is running a
12 To protect erasure of alarms from the report log you also GEN UNDER FREQUENCY alarm is raised
have to enable the {WRITE PROTECT...!} option. after a time delay of {Gen UnderFreq}

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 seconds following a frequency drop to this UNBALANCED CURRENTS alarm is regis-
setpoint value or lower. If shutdown tered, the genset is taken off load and shuts
severity is selected, that is the option down after a cooling-off interval. Since ANSI
{Gen UnderFreq S|W} is 0, the genset is protection 46 does not address cooling, protec-
taken off load immediately and if the genera- tive relay implementations do vary. Thus, it is
tor frequency recovers within one second the recommended to run the i2t program to exam-
genset is stopped after the cooling off interval. ine the effect of a specific set-point value
Note that GENCON™’s L-L display, called by
OvCurr p.u Wrn A GEN OVERCURRENT
shortcut “3”, shows the measured positive I1
warning is raised when any phase current
and negative I2 sequence currents in normal-
exceeds this set-point value. The time delay
ized per-unit scaling.
before warning depends (in a “very inverse”
way) on the amount of overcurrent, see the de- Gen Revrse KW The lowest level of nega-
scription of the associated {2x OvCurr W} tive active load (ΣKW) that would cause,
time delay. This protection is using “per- if existing for {G Revrse KW} time, a
unit” scaling, see the {Full-Load Amps} GEN REVERSE POWER shutdown.
parameter in BASICS. This set-point and
its associated time-delay should be lower Gen Rvrs KVAR The lowest level of negative
and shorter than the following overcurrent reactive load (ΣKVAR) that would cause,
shutdown. . . if existing for {G Rvrs KVAR} time, a
GEN EXCITATION LOSS shutdown.
OvCurr p.u Sdn A GEN OVERCURRENT
shutdown is raised when any phase current Gen Over %THD The Total Harmonic Distor-
exceeds this set-point value. The time delay tion of the AC voltage waveforms is com-
V 2 +V 2 +...+V7th
2
before shutdown depends (in a “very inverse” puted by THD= 2nd 3rd 2
V1st
where VN th
way) on the amount of overcurrent, see the is the RMS voltage of the Nth harmonic and
description of the associated {2x OvCurr S} V1st is the fundamental frequency. A warning
time delay. If the overcurrent condition fault is declared when the measured THD per-
disappears within one second after opening cent, in any phase, exceeds the set-point for
the breaker the genset stops after a cooling {G Over %THD} time.
off time-delay. This protection is using “per-
unit” scaling, see the {Full-Load Amps} V4 Under/Over. . . V4 is the reference phase
parameter in BASICS. This set-point and for synchronization and for mains failure de-
its associated time-delay should be higher tection. The synchronizer will not work if
and longer than the previous overcurrent V4 measured values are outside the follow-
warning. . . ing setpoint ranges: {V4 Un Voltage} to
{V4 Ov Voltage} and {V4 Un Frequen}
NegSeq p.u Wrn If I2 , the generator to {V4 Ov Frequen}.
negative sequence current, is at a
{NegSeq p.u Wrn} level or higher for Mains KW Surge If while running the generator
3 seconds an UNBALANCED CURRENTS in parallel with the mains a sudden increase of
alarm is registered. ΣKW load is measured which is greater than
this set-point (or a sudden decrease of load, if
NegSeq "K" Sdn The simulated rotor tempera- the option {KW Drop=LoadSurge} is set)
ture, R, is subject to heating and cooling pro- loss of mains is assumed. The message logged
cesses — heating by the negative sequence cur- is PARALLEL LOAD SURGE . The response
rent I2 , where R = I22 dt, and cooling fol-
R
is configuration dependent: In config#4 the
lowing Newton’s law of cooling, dR dt = −λR, genset breaker opens (K#7 de-energizes); In
which is an exponential decay function with config#5 and #6 the mains breaker opens
“half-time” of 142 seconds ( lnλ2 ). If the process (K#8 energizes) and the genset continues to
register R value exceeds this “K” set-point an carry the load. In the generic configuration

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 (config#0) this event is reported to the PLC
by de-energizing relay K#8. Enter zero to dis-
able this protection.
When using multiple asynchronous (induction)
generators it is not recommended to use this
protection as one set on parallel connection
can cause another paralleling set to trigger this V4 Offset V This voltage is subtracted from the
protection. This is due to the random angle
at which asynchronous-generators connect, an-
other reason to avoid this type of generator.
Bus KW Surge This setpoint is designed to
speed up the load-sharing process when con-
necting or disconnecting a large load to or
from the bus. A slave genset introduces a spe-
cial load-sharing method once it senses that Sync Slip Hz This is the critical genera-
its load suddenly changed by more than this
value. Give this setpoint a value that is larger
than “normal” KW fluctuations as otherwise
it would decrease the overall system stability.
◦
SYNC Window This is the critical synchroniz-
ing phase-shift between the generator phase V1
V4 Offset ◦ This phase-shift is subtracted from
the reference phase V4 , when synchronizing
with the mains. A typical application is to sub-
tract 30◦ when synchronizing a 4-wire genera-
tor with a 3-wire mains where phase-to-phase
voltage is used as the reference.
reference phase V4 , when synchronizing with
the mains, allowing ±5% adjustment range. A
series resistor with channel V4 is often used as
a method of attenuating the mains phase-to-
phase voltage by a √13 factor to obtain a phase
to neutral level reference. This set-point can
trim out resistor imprecision.
tor slip frequency, |V1 (Hz) − V4 (Hz)|,
for sync acceptance under the op-
tion {Synchk Dwell|Slip}=1. The
{Sync Slip Hz} set-point (S) is related
to the {Sync Dwell Time} delay (T ) and
the {SYNC Window ◦ } set-point (W ) by:
S = 180W ◦ ×T

and the reference mains/bus phase V4 . Sync

Gov Volt Bias This is the ANALOG-OUT volt-
acceptance depends on the sync-check option:
age to run the engine at the nominal 50 or 60
Hz.
Dwell time : {Synchk Dwell|Slip}=0.
The measured phase-shift and voltage SYgainV/180◦ This is the synchronizer phase
difference must stay within the critical matching gain “trimmer”. It adjusts the
limits for {Sync Dwell Time}. For ANALOG-OUT reaction to phase shift error
“softer” parallel connection, especially between the generator phase (V1) and the
when paralleling with the mains, it mains/bus reference phase (V4). ANALOG-
is recommended to reduce this value OUT, through a governor appropriate inter-
from the 10◦ default to, say, 7◦ . The face method, controls the governor speed set-
OVERVIEW display shows an asterisk ting. For fastest synchronization aim at max-
(*) on line 2 whenever sync conditions gain min-stability parameter settings.
exist.
SYg V/180◦ This alternative synchronizer
Slip frequency : {Synchk Dwell|Slip}=1. phase matching gain value is only used by
The generator slip frequency, a “master” GENCON™ when it has one or
|V1 (Hz) − V4 (Hz)|, must be lower more parallel running “slaves” to drag into
than the {Sync Slip Hz} as it en- synchronism. This value is typically smaller
ters the {SYNC Window ◦ } and than that of {SYgainV/180◦ }.
{SYNC Window V} intervals.
SYstbl V/Hz This is the synchronizer phase
SYNC Window V This is the critical synchro- matching stability “trimmer”. In addition, the
nizing voltage difference between the generator leading plus or minus sign tells GENCON™
phase V1 and the reference mains/bus phase how to increase the engine speed: Select + if
V4 . Sync acceptance depends on the sync- by raising the ANALOG-OUT voltage the en-
check option. gine speed increases. Select - if by raising the

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 ANALOG-OUT voltage the engine speed de- The relay K#8 energizes
creases (see the GAC governors case). {K#7 On → K#8 On} seconds after
having at least “Min Count” number of
SYs V/Hz This alternative synchronizer phase gensets running in parallel.
matching stability “trimmer” is only used
when dragging a number of load-sharing Ramp +KW/Sec This is the active power load-
“slaves”. ing rate of a paralleling genset. At this
rate ramps a peak-shaving master genset that
SYgain %P/V This is the synchronizer voltage starts with zero load and ramps towards its ex-
matching gain “trimmer”. Note that no sta- port quota, as well as a slave genset that joins
bility trimmer is needed. a a load-sharing system and ramps towards the
system’s average load.
SYg %P/V This alternative synchronizer volt-
age matching gain “trimmer” is only used Ramp -KW/Sec This is the active power un-
when dragging a number of load-sharing loading rate of a paralleling genset. When
“slaves”. the “run with load” command is removed from
a paralleling genset it would ramp down its
LSgain V/Xre This is the active (KW) load-
power output at this logical (unconfirmed by
sharing loop gain “trimmer”.
measurement) rate and would open the breaker
LSstbl V/Xre This is the active (KW) load- when reaching zero (should ramp down the re-
sharing stability “trimmer”. active power as well).

LSgain%P/Xap This is the reactive (KVAR) Ramp+KVAR/Sec This is the reactive power
load-sharing gain “trimmer”. loading rate of a paralleling genset.

LSstbl%P/Xap This is the reactive (KVAR) Ramp-KVAR/Sec This is the reactive power un-
load-sharing stability “trimmer”. loading rate of a paralleling genset.

K#7→K#8 Min Count This setpoint provides KW Quota+ + / − − When paralleling with the
a common bus breaker logic for load- mains this is the active power inc/dec that
sharing genset applications. The option the dynamic export quota controls introduce.
{K#8 Delay|Neutral} has to be 0. Note that the genset power only changes grad-
ually, at the {Ramp +/−KW/Sec} rate, fol-
lowing the quota changes. Also note that after
G1.K#7 G2.K#7 G8.K#7 parallel connection the quota levels are zero.
The effective quotas can be displayed, for de-
bugging purposes, through the COMMAND /
EXPORT menu function. The EXPORT com-
+ mand itself sets an upper limit on the quota
level.
G1.K#8 In#N ◦ → KW Quota+ + / − − Selects the
input channel (from 06 08 09 12 15 or 16)
G2.K#8 that inc/dec’s the active export quota level in
configurations #0 #4 and #6. To inc/dec the
apparent (KVA) export level, i.e., operate at
G8.K#8 a fixed power factor, select the same channel
in {In#N ◦ → KVAR Quota+ + / − −}.
Load
KVAR Quota+ + / − − The reactive power ex-
Figure 7: Common bus breaker port quota inc/dec step.

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In#N ◦ → KVAR Quota+ + / − − Selects the
input channel that inc/dec’s the reactive ex-
port quota.
%KW/Xre→R#1 On Critical load percentage
that energizes relay R#1 under the option
{R#1 Crash|KW Load}=1.
%KW/Xre→R#1 Off Critical load percentage
that de-energizes relay R#1 under the option
{R#1 Crash|KW Load}=1.
Auto Seq SPARE% In a load-sharing system
with a set {System Auto Start} option
(where sequencing is enabled), this setpoint
value is the parallel running gensets critical
capacity to take additional load below which
another genset must be called in;
Auto Seq HYST% To stop this genset would re-
quire a “HIST%” amount of load to drop.
Exclude Net IDs Unconditional network split:
There can be up to 8 GENCON™ controllers
connected to the RS485 communication net-
work. If these GENCON™ controllers serve
generators that are on different electrical bus
segments it is necessary to tell the controllers
on one segment to ignore the communications
of controllers from other segments, and vice
versa, to prevent load sharing of unrelated Sndr4→K#4 On|Off When the relay K#4
loads. Yet, since we want the generators at
the site to be all monitored through a com-
mon network we cannot physically break the
RS485 connection. Rather, through this set-
point we can tell each GENCON™ which other
controllers it should ignore. For example, if the
GENCON™ controller with ID no. 3 has to ig- 5
nore the communications of controllers 1 and
2 enter {Exclude Net IDs}=1-2. A special Set Overspeed If the engine speed, as read from
case is the {Exclude Net IDs}=1-8 where
this GENCON™ is “removed” from the net-
work — it ignores all the other controllers and
it is ignored by them as well. Limitation: This
special case of exclusion (“seclusion”) is avail-
able to GENCON™ IDs 1 to 7 only.
In#N ◦ Excludes Network split conditional on
the activity of input channel 06, 08, 09 or 12.
Typically the input channel is monitoring the
status of a bus coupler (aka tie breaker), with
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the input being active when the coupler is open
and the electrical bus is segmented.
In#N ◦ →Bypass Shutdn When the selected
input channel 06, 08, 09 or 12 is ac-
tivated a SHUTDOWNS BYPASS ON!
message is logged and the genset op-
erates with the following minimal pro-
tection: REMOT EMERGENCY STOP ,
OIL PRESS NOT BUILT ,
LOW OIL PRESS SHUTDN and
RPM OVERSPEED SHUTDN . This mode
of operation is required when powering fire
extinguishing equipment. When N ◦ is 00
bypass is inactive. When N ◦ is bypass mode
is unconditional!
SenderN ◦ lo|hi OHM Each sender has two
alarm setpoints that unedited are called
“loOHM” and “hiOHM”. With an appropriate
sender interpolation table the alarm set-points
take engineering units such as degrees, bars,
etc. instead of resistance ohms. Hence, it is
recommended to change these set-points text
to the appropriate engineering units. You can
toggle the alarm range, < or >, by pressing
and digit. Hence, you can use one setpoint,
for example, for {Temp Warning}> 85 and
another for {Temp Shutdown}> 95.
drives a fuel pump, under the option
{Sender4→ K#4 Pump} = 1, these are
the critical fuel levels that start/stop the
pump.
DELAYS
the magnetic pickup input (B1), is at an
{Overspeed RPM} level or higher for this
duration an RPM OVERSPEED SHUTDN is
declared.
Bat UnderVolts If the battery voltage,
as read from terminal C11, is at a
{Bat UnVoltage} level or lower for this
duration a LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE
warning is declared. The battery voltage is
not examined while cranking the engine, etc.
Gen OverVolts If the generator voltage, as read SyncTimeout In configs #3 to #6 the syn-
on any channel, is at a {Gen OvVoltage} chronizer’s activity is (mostly) time limited.
level or higher for this duration a If within this time delay the synchronizer
GEN OVERVOLTAGE shutdown is declared. fails to bring the generator phase (V1 ) to
be “in sync” with the reference phase (V4 )
Gen UnderVolts If the generator volt- a SYNCHRONIZER TIMEOUT alarm is de-
age, as read on any channel, is at clared.
a {Gen UnVoltage} level or lower
for this duration then, depending on Sync Dwell Time Under the option
the option {Gen UnderVolt S|W}, a {Synchk Dwell|Slip}=0 “in sync” con-
GEN UNDERVOLTAGE shutdown or a dition exists, indicated by an asterisk *
warning fault is declared. on the OVERVIEW display, whenever the
synchronizer manages to hold the generator
Gen OverFreq If the generator fre- phase V1 within a {SYNC Window ◦ } and
quency, as read on channel V1 , is at a {SYNC Window V} distance from the
{Gen OvFrequen} level or higher for this reference phase V4 for a {Sync Dwell Time}
duration a GEN OVER FREQUENCY duration. A minimal dwell time of 0.5 second
shutdown is declared. is recommended in load-sharing systems and
Gen UnderFreq If the generator fre- at least 0.7 second when paralleling with the
quency, as read on channel V1 , is at mains.
a {Gen OvFrequen} level or lower KW Surge Enable delays the introduction of
for this duration then, depending on the PARALLEL LOAD SURGE , a protection
the option {Gen UnderFreq S|W}, a against loss of mains during paralleling. Par-
GEN UNDER FREQUENCY shutdown or a allel connection of a gen-set to the mains
warning fault is declared. is involved with some load surge. With-
2x OvCurr W is a time constant τw that with out this delay we would either have to de-
the {OvCurr p.u Wrn} setpoint Iw deter- crease the sensitivity of the protection (in-
mines the current i dependent time-delay crease the {Mains KW Surge}) or wait too
t(i) before a GEN OVERCURRENT warning long for “softer” sync conditions (increase the
fault is registered: t(i) = τw Iw
; note, τ = {Sync Dwell Time}).
i−Iw w
t(2Iw ). Test Delay is the length of time from removal of
2x OvCurr S is a time constant τs that with the input #2 Run W/O Load command to stop-
{OvCurr p.u Sdn} setpoint Is determines ping of the gen-set. This self timed test-run
the current i dependent time-delay t(i) before can be started through the COMMAND /
a GEN OVERCURRENT shutdown fault is RUN-TEST menu function and through com-
τs Is
registered: t(i) = i−I ; note, τs = t(2Is ). munication as well. The OVERVIEW display
s
shows this timer down-counting.
G Revrse KW is a time delay between detection
of an excessive negative ΣKW level to registra- Mains Status is a time delay before recogniz-
tion of a GEN REVERSE POWER shutdown. ing mains failure or recovery. Channel V4 is
used to monitor the selected mains phase for
G Rvrs KVAR is a time delay between detection anomalous voltage and frequency readings.
of an excessive negative ΣKVAR level to regis-
tration of a GEN EXCITATION LOSS shut- Standby On is a time delay from recognizing
down. mains failure in the AMF configs (#2, #5
and #6) to start up of the gen-set. Under
G Over %THD is a time delay between de- the option {System Auto Start}=1 in con-
tection of an excessive amount of har- figs #1 and #3 an active input #16 starts
monic distortion to registration of a up the gen-set after the same delay, a conve-
GEN HIGH HARMONICS warning. nience for external mains sensing devices. The

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 OVERVIEW display shows this timer down- or a generator voltage are then still mea-
counting. sured the air-flap relay K#4 pulses to re-
lease a lid the blocks the engine’s air inlet
Standby Off is a time delay from recognizing
and ENGINE SHUTDOWN FAIL fault is de-
mains recovery in the AMF configs (#2, #5
clared. A zero value is a special case where
and #6) to offloading the gen-set. Under
GENCON™ is told to ignore genset activity if
the option {System Auto Start}=1 in con-
it was not called to run via In#1, etc. In this
figs #1 and #3 an inactive input #16 of-
way, together with {Extrn Engine Ctrl} =
floads the gen-set after the same delay, a conve-
1 and {Pick-up Teeth} = 0 settings, allows
nience for external mains sensing devices. The
GENCON™ to augment an existing engine
OVERVIEW display shows this timer down-
management unit.
counting.
Eng Preglow is the length of relay K#1 activity AlarmOn Max is the time limit on the audible
prior to cranking of the engine. alarm relay R#3 activity. There would be no
time limit if this value is zero. R#3 can be re-
Engine Crank is the maximal length of relay set by the front panel “Yellow Button” unless
K#3 single activity. Note that the engine the option {R#2 Alarm|Usable} is 1 and
should reach 20 RPM within 2 seconds of this time delay is zero. In this case relay R#3
cranking or otherwise cranking stops. becomes a visual alarm driver.
CrankFail Rest is the length of time between re- LubPump On|Off The lubrication pump is acti-
peated relay K#3 engine crankings. vated by relay K#5 as follows:
IdleRunTime is the maximal length of idle speed On Off Activity
run that is forced through relay K#1 under > 0 > 0 periodic during standstill
the option {Eng Preglow|Idle}=1. This idle > 0 = 0 one time before first cranking
speed timer can be cut short by raising the = 0 = 0 disabled
engine speed to normal level. During the first
{Set Stabil Max} time of idle speed run low LoadBreak→Make is the max time it takes a
oil pressure (input#5) is ignored, but not later. K#7/K#8 relay driven generator/mains air-
breaker to charge its spring or it is the max
Set Stabil Max is the longest time that is time it takes the site’s electric motors to reach
allowed from engine firing to reaching standstill after switching them off.
normal genset voltage, frequency and oil
pressure levels. An appropriate shut- Contactor Delay in configs #1 to #6 is the max
down fault, VOLTAGE , FREQUENCY or time that is allowed for a gen/mains breaker
OIL-PRESSURE NOT BUILT , is otherwise to change state following a new K#7/K#8
registered. relay command. The state of the breaker is
read by input #15/#16. If this time limit is
Set Stabil Min is the min time that should pass not met an appropriate CAN’T OPEN/CLOS
from engine firing to taking load. The syn- GEN-BRKER/MAINS-BRK fault is regis-
chronizer is enabled only after this time delay tered. In the generic config (#0) this is the
expires. max time that is allowed from signalling by a
Coolin Down is the duration of engine run with- de-energized K#7 relay state that the genset
out load before the genset is turned off. If par- should be taken off load to inputs #15 and
alleling is enabled the synchronizer would be #16 mode changing to “sync w/o load”.
active throughout.
K#7 On→ K#8 On is configs #1 & #3 appli-
Stoppin Max is the maximal length of time al- cable time delay from energizing relay K#7,
lowed from blocking the fuel supply via re- the gen breaker driver, to energizing relay
lay K#2 to requiring that all engine activ- K#8, the common bus breaker driver. See the
ity stops. If a magnetic pick-up frequency setpoint {K#7→K#8 Min Count}.

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KW Quota+ + / − − is the time delay between SndrN ◦ hiOHM are time delays before raising
auto inc/dec of the active power quota in alarm on sender 1 to 4 too high resistance read-
response to continuous activity of the se- ings, for example, high fuel level as read by a
lected In#N ◦ . It is recommended that fuel level sender.
the inc/dec rate would be less than the
{Ramp +/−KW/Sec}. For pulsed inc/dec
enter zero. 6 FACTORY / SET-COUNT
KVARQuota+ + / − − is the time delay be- KW Hours adjusts the RAM based kilowatts
tween auto inc/dec of the reactive power counter.14
quota in response to continuous activity of
HoursRun adjusts the RAM based en-
the selected In#N ◦ . It is recommended
gine run time count. Under the option
that the inc/dec rate would be less than
{Use Standby|Prime}=1 this counter can
the {Ramp+/−KVAR/Sec}. For pulsed
trigger the MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
inc/dec enter zero.
alarm.
R#1 Off→On/On→Off See the description of Service Wk-Dy adjusts the EEPROM
the {R#1 Shunt|kW Load} = 1 option. based activity time count. Enter 999-9
to disable counting. Under the option
Parll Pfail is the length of time of the first all
{Use Standby|Prime}=0 this counter can
genset run following a “black-start” (dead bus
trigger the MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
start-up) under the {System Auto Start}
alarm.
option. This timer is usually several times
longer than the {Parll Stop} time delay for Engine Cranks Adjusts the EEPROM based
the random nature of normal factory loads count of engine crankings.
restoration.
GenSet Runs Adjusts the EEPROM based count
Parll Start under the {System Auto Start} of engine firings.
option is the time delay before adding one
genset upon bus load increase. GenSet OnLoad Adjusts the EEPROM based
count of load breaker operations.
Parll Stop under the {System Auto Start} op-
tion is the time delay before removing one
genset upon bus load decrease. 7 FACTORY / CALIBRATE
Parll Overload under the Vx Volt Max is the voltage inputs full scale
{System Auto Start} option is a short value. See table 1.
time delay before starting up another genset Ix Amps Max is the current inputs full scale
when the bus load of the currently running value. In the standard 5A model it is 5.90A.
gensets exceeds their (100%) standby rating.
B+ Volt Max is the battery voltage full scale
In#N ◦ → Alarm are time delays before raising value. The default 40V is factory calibrated.
alarm on active spare input channel: #06,
#08, #09 (all 25 sec max) and #12 (60 min D/A VoltMax is the D/A converter full scale
max). value. The default 7.5V is factory calibrated.

SndrN ◦ loOHM are time delays before raising A→C→B Phase Order should be set to 1 in the
alarm on sender 1 to 4 too low resistance read- unusual case of clockwise rotating generator
ings, for example, high coolant temperature as shaft. Note that GENCON™ enforces the
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read by an NTC thermistor. 14 Backup of the {KW Hours} and {HoursRun} coun-
ters to the non-volatile EEPROM memory occurs once a
13 negative temperature coefficient week and each time the DC supply is disconnected

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 phase order by comparing the lead/lag rela- identified by a set bit #31. Contact the fac-
tionship between phase input V1 to V2 accord- tory if this number is non zero and you wish
ing to this option. Wrong phase order will raise to know what special features it has.
the ILL GEN PHASE ORDER alarm and will
shutdown the genset if an attempt is made to
put the genset on load.

V4 Special Config set to 1 suppresses the

UNEXPECTED BUS VOLTS shutdown in
configuration #1. Also, set to 1 causes to sub-
tract unconditionally from V4 {V4 Offset ◦ }
phase and {V4 Offset V} voltage values.
The standard (0) behavior is to subtract only
when synchronizing with the mains.

Backlight LCD Run set to 1 would help to

warm up the LCD module in cold weather.

Use Standby|Prime controls the working of the

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED protection:

0 → The maintenance alarm is brought

about by the day/week standby counter
{Service Wk-Dy}. If the parametric
text {Weeks→025+050} has not been
modified (edited) this alarm would be
raised after the first six months of op-
eration and then every subsequent year
(for 10 years). You can disable the main-
tenance alarm by setting the counter to
999-9.
1 → The maintenance alarm is brought
about by the engine’s run-time
count only. If the parametric text
{Hours→050+250} has not been
modified this alarm would be raised after
50 hours of engine running and then
every 250 hours. You can disable the
maintenance alarm through the standby
option.

The maintenance alarm cannot be extin-

guished by the operator through the yellow re-
set button. Contact the factory to obtain the
reset procedure.

SoftwareID is a 32 bit hexadecimal number

identifying the code patches that were com-
piled (upon special customer request) into the
firmware. For example, a unit that is used for
measurement only (no alarms, no controls) is

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