Product Specification

03301 (Rev. C)

EGCP-3 MC
Multi-unit Mains Controller
Generator System Control Package

Description
The EGCP-3 MC is a powerful • Complete system
microprocessor-based system control control package
and management package designed for
the most demanding power generation • Automatic load-
applications. demand
The EGCP-3 MC combines power sequencing of
system, switchgear, bus and utility multiple units
monitoring, protection, and control
functions in a single, compact, and cost-
effective package.
• Synchronization of
two breakers/
Perfect for medium and large-sized
generating systems, the EGCP-3 MC is
contactors
designed for use in ATS, peaking, or
utility paralleled systems.
• Comprehensive
system protection–
The MC is a supervisory control system that works with EGCP-3 LS units to provide total
system control, including multiple utility tie applications. bus and utility
• Revenue-grade
Applications power and energy
Real kW Load Control metering
• True RMS power calculations
• Configurable load/unload ramp rates
• Digital display of
• Load control of up to 15 EGCP-3 LS units using percentage based load sharing bus, utility, and
• Utility Import/Export KW control system data
• Process control
• Externally adjustable load or process references (using Analog Inputs or Modbus) • Real kW and
Reactive kVAR Control reactive kVAR
• Configurable load/unload ramp rates control
• PF or VAR control using percentage based load sharing
• Utility Import/Export VAR or PF control • Advanced network
• Externally adjustable VAR or PF references (using Analog Inputs or Modbus) communications
• Manual voltage control capability with Echelon® and
Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) Modbus® networks
• Open or Closed transition
• Configurable fast transfer time, LOM action delay, utility and bus stable delay • Built-in system
• Zero power transfer across breaker during closed transition diagnostics
• Emergency Power Supply (EPS) supplying load alarm and discrete output
• LOM alarms and discrete output
• Load shed on overload
Peaking Control
• Automatic start/stop based on time of day or demand level
• Four time-of-day programs with two starts and durations per program
• Parallel to utility or perform open/closed transition for time-of-day starts
• Configurable time delayed start/stop and immediate start for demand levels
• Configurable time delay
• Automatic demand monitoring of multiple mains inputs
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Synchronizing Bus Protective Features

• Phase match or slip frequency synchronization with • Over/Under Voltage (59, 27)
voltage matching • Over/Under Frequency (81O, 81U)
• Full three-phase sensing on both buses • Directional (Forward/Reverse) Power (32) *
• Adjustable phase window, voltage window, • Negative Sequence Phase Overcurrent (46)
re-close attempts, re-close timing • Negative Sequence Phase Overvoltage (47)
• Dead bus closing logic internal to the control • Phase Overcurrent (51) *
• Synch check (25) • Voltage Restrained Phase Overcurrent (51V)*
• Breakers or contactors • Directional VAR
Communications • Phase Current Imbalance (46) *
• Modbus® * RTU via RS-232/-422/-485 serial ports Utility Protective Features
• ServLink, Watch Window via RS-232/-422/-485 serial • Over/Under Voltage (59, 27)
ports • Over/Under Frequency (81O, 81U)
• Echelon® ** TP/XF-1250 network (LON) • Directional (Import/Export) Power (32) *
Diagnostic Features • Negative Sequence Phase Overcurrent (46)
• Breaker/Contactor synchronization timeout and re-close • Negative Sequence Phase Overvoltage (47)
alarms • Phase Overcurrent (51) *
• Breaker/Contactor feedback and shunt trip alarms • Voltage Restrained Phase Overcurrent (51V) *
• Phase Rotation Mismatch • Directional VAR
• Network communication error alarms • Phase Current Imbalance (46) *
• Analog input out-of-range alarms • Loss of Mains/Loss of Mains with Alarm
• Configuration check • Load Surge (islanding protection)
®
*—Modbus is a trademark of Schneider Automation Inc. *—Inverse Time Protections implemented are according to
®
**—Echelon is a trademark of Echelon Corporation IEEE C37.112 “Very Inverse” curves

G1_52 12 Relay’s Total

4 Analog Inputs LOAD 1 LOAD 2 LOAD 3 9 Configurable (**)
4 Analog Outputs
G All Configurable (*)
16 Digital Inputs Total
G2_52
12 Configurable (^^)

G
Group52 U52
G3_52

G
-+
Close Coil

Close Coil

Trip Coil
Trip Coil

Trip Coil
Trip Coil

Load 3
Load 1

Load 2
Group

Group

Trip Coil

Horn
Light
Utility

Utility

3-Phase or 3-Phase or
1-Phase Sensing 1-Phase Sensing
Bus PT’s

Mains CT’s
Mains PT’s
Bus CT’s

Stop All Engines

Mains Breaker
Mains Breaker

Loss of Mains **
Group Breaker
Group Breaker
Battery +
Battery -

Visual Alarm **

EPS Supplying
Load Shed 1 **

Load Shed 2 **

Load Shed 3 **

Audible Alarm
Close **

Close
Trip **

Load **
Trip

**

To Other Echelon Network

EGCP-3's (LON) Communications
Servlink or Modbus
COM Port 1
Load Ramp Pause ^^

Process Input * Analog Input 1 (RS-232,485,422)

Remote Alarm 1 ^^

Remote Alarm 2 ^^

Enable Process ^^

DI Wetting Voltage
Meter Phase A ^^

Meter Phase B ^^
Voltage Lower ^^

Process Reference * Analog Input 2

Voltage Raise ^^

Modbus
Reset Alarm ^^

COM Port 2
Load Lower ^^
Group Breaker

PF Reference *
Mains Breaker

Load Raise ^^

Analog Input 3 (RS-232,485,422)

Run w/ Load

Analog Alarm *
Aux (52) ^^

Analog Input 4 Servlink

COM Port 3
Aux (52)

Synchroscope * Analog Output 1 (RS-232)

Utility KW * Analog Output 2
Auto

Test

System Load * Analog Output 3

Bus Frequency * Analog Output 4

EGCP-3 MC Interactions
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Hardware Specifications
Size: 282 mm (11.1”) high x 358 mm (14.1”) wide x 134 mm (5.275”) deep
Operator Interface Panel: 8 (20 character) lines plus membrane keypad
Power Supply Voltage: 24 Vdc system (18–32 Vdc nominal; 9–40 Vdc maximum)
Control Part Numbers: MC: 8406-114
Installation Manual: 26122
Operation Manual: 26195
Connectors: Terminal blocks are screwless CageClamp-style blocks. PT and CT inputs are
fixed screw terminals.
Voltage Measuring Input Range: 70–300 Vac
Current Measuring Inputs: 5 Aac RMS nominal, 7 Aac RMS maximum
Rated short-time current (1 sec) 10 X (I) rated (8406-114 Rev D or later)
Temperature Range: –20 to +70 °C (–4 to +158 °F) operating
–30 to +80 °C (–22 to +176 °F) storage
Humidity: 95% at 60 °C non-condensing
Enclosure Rating: Type 4 (NEMA) requirements from the front panel and properly installed in an
equivalent enclosure
Vibration: Suitable for engine skid or control cabinet
Random Test: 10–2000 Hz at 0.04 G²/Hz and 8.2 Grms PSD
Mechanical Shock: 30 G peak, 11 ms duration, non-operating
Regulatory Compliance: Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D for North America
Zone 2, Group IIC for Europe
Declared to the EMC; Low-Voltage, and ATEX Directives
Marine Type Approval: American Bureau of Shipping, Bureau Veritas, Det Norske Veritas, and Lloyds
Register

CAUTION
WARNING
FIELD CONFIGURABLE GOVERNOR

WOODWARD
TM

TM

PART NO. REV.

SERIAL NO. CAGE 31661

MANUFACTURED IN FORT COLLINS CO U.S.A. 9606

281.94 EGCP-3 CONTROL
(11.100)

260.35 INSTALLATION CATEGORY III

MAXIMUM AMBIENT 70° C
(10.250) 10-29 VDC, 20W MAXIMUM

130.18
(5.125)

DANGER

10.8 10.8 168.28

(0.425) (6.625)
(0.425)
336.55
(13.250)

358.14 15.88 118.14

(14.100) (0.625) (4.651)

336.55
(13.250) 25.65
(0.250)
TYP 8 PLACES
168.28
(6.625)

260.35 241.3
(10.250) (9.500)

130.18
(5.125)

7.14 322.28
(0.280) (12.688)
9.53
(0.375)

EGCP-3 Outline Drawing and Panel Layout Template

(Do not use for construction)
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EGCP-3 MC Applications/Configurations
Multiple Unit–Utility Parallel

Unit 16
Load
EGCP-3 Breakers
MC

Bus A Load

Unit 2 Unit 1
EGCP-3 EGCP-3
LS LS

GS GS
Multiple Unit–ATS
Load
Unit 16
Breakers
EGCP-3
MC
Bus A
Group
Breaker Load

Unit 2 Unit 1
EGCP-3 EGCP-3
LS LS

GS GS
Multiple Unit–Multiple Unit Parallel

Unit 16 Synchronizer Unit 15

EGCP-3 SPM-D EGCP-3
MC MC

Load Tie W
Load
Breakers Breakers

Bus A Bus B
Load Load

Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4

EGCP-3 EGCP-3 EGCP-3 EGCP-3
LS LS LS LS

GS GS GS GS
Other Configurations
• Single Utility–Multiple Bus
• Multiple Utility–Single/Multiple Bus

For a complete set of EGCP-3 Installation/Operation manuals or Application Notes on the above configurations, download from
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1000 East Drake Road, Fort Collins CO 80525
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