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Introduction to Automatic Voltage Regulators

UNITROL 1000-15 UNITROL 1000-40

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Refresher AVR Introduction to UNITROL 1000 Family Block diagram, technical data Supply modes Software functions Communication, Interface AVR System E-Support UNITROL 1000 sales
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Refresher AVR Introduction to UNITROL 1000 Family Block diagram, technical data Supply modes Modes of operation Software functions Communication, Interface AVR System E-Support
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UNITROL 1000 sales

The Duties of an Excitation System


Provide variable DC current with short time overload capability Control terminal voltage with suitable accuracy Ensure stable operation with network and / or other machines Keep machine within permissible operating range

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AVR

Contribute to transient stability subsequent to a fault. Communicate with the power plant control system

Content
Refresher AVR Introduction to UNITROL 1000 Family Block diagram, technical data Supply modes Software functions Communication, Interface AVR System E-Support UNITROL 1000 sales
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Positioning of UNITROL 1000 Family

Complexity of performance

Indirect excitation with rotating machines

Static Excitation Systems

UNITROL 5000

UNITROL F

UNITROL 1000 Family


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40

800

>10000

Ifn [ADC]

Generator Power / Excitation current

UNITROL 1000 Family

UNITROL 1000-15

UNITROL 1000-PM40
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UNITROL 1000-7

Application Range
UNITROL 1000 Family is applicable for: Synchronous Motors and Synchronous Generators up to approx. 50 MVA

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The UNITROL 1000-15

The first member of the UNITROL 1000 Family Launched in the year 2000 Field current 15 A More than 1000 pieces sold till today
UNITROL 1000-15

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The UNITROL 1000-40


UNITROL 1000-PM40 Power Module Used in conjunction with UNITROL 1000-15 AVR Field current up to 40 A CAN Bus interface Mainly for retrofit market
CAN Bus .

UNITROL 1000-15

UNITROL 1000-PM40

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UNITROL 1000-40

The UNITROL 1000-7

Single print design Field current 7 A (70 C ambient) Without local display Suitable for harsh environmental conditions EN, ANSI norms CE, UL, CSA certified
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Prototypes 2Q04

UNITROL 1000-7

Comparison table
UNITROL 1000-7 Excitation current Digital I/O Analogue I/O Local display I/O Extension Mounting 7 A cont. 14 A ceiling UNITROL 1000-15 15 A cont. 30 A ceiling UNITROL 1000-40 40 A cont. 80 A ceiling

4 in, 4 in/out 4 in, 4 in/out 4 in, 4 in/out 2 in, 1 out 3 in, 2 out 3 in, 2 out No No Inside the Machine Yes Yes Cubicle Yes Yes Cubicle

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Content
Refresher AVR Introduction to UNITROL 1000 Family Block diagram, technical data Supply modes Software functions Communication, Interface AVR System E-Support UNITROL 1000 sales
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UNITROL 1000-15 Block Diagram

Digital I/O Analog I/O

Auxiliary supply U AUX for control electronics L1 L2 L3 (+) (-)

UN1000
Measurement and control interface U NET UM I M2

~/= =
RS-232 AVR RS-485 CAN Power electronics supply

PWM

IGBT

U PWR (+) L1 (-) L2 L3

Ie

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UNITROL 1000-15 Technical Data (1)

Large supply voltage range for the auxiliary power 9...250 V AC 3-phase 50...250 V AC 1-phase 18300 V DC Power electronics supply 0250 V AC/DC Excitation output 15 A DC cont. 30 A DC 10 sec 3-phase or single phase stator voltage measurement Single phase current measurement (1 A)
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Single phase measurement of line voltage for synchronisation

UNITROL 1000-15 Technical Data (2)


4 digital inputs 4 configurable digital inputs/outputs (convertible) 3 configurable analog inputs (can also be used as 2, 4 or 6 digital inputs) 2 analog outputs RS-485 port for reactive load sharing application (future Modbus) CAN Bus for controlling local extension modules
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RS-232 port for connecting a PC (CMT 1000)

UN1000-15 Mechanical Lay Out

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UNITROL 1000-15 Terminal block

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UN1000-PM40 Mechanical Lay Out

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UNITROL 1000-PM40 Terminal block

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Content
Refresher AVR Introduction to UNITROL 1000 Family Block diagram, technical data Supply modes Software functions Communication, Interface AVR System E-Support UNITROL 1000 sales
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PMG supplied

AVR

UN 1000

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PMG

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Externally supplied

External Power Supply AVR

UN 1000

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Shunt supplied

AVR

UN 1000

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Shunt supplied with AC boost

AVR

Boost for short circuit support


UN 1000
boost

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SM

Shunt supplied with DC boost

AVR

Boost for short circuit support


UN 1000 Station battery
boost

SM
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DC-Exciter supplied
Retrofitting systems with DC Exciter machines

AVR

UN 1000
start

+ SM
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= -

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Refresher AVR Introduction to UNITROL 1000 Family Block diagram, technical data Supply modes Software functions Communication, Interface AVR System E-Support UNITROL 1000 sales
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Software Functions for Start-up


Soft start Field Flashing Off Voltage Relay function Automatic Synchronizing (optional) more info

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Basic operation modes


Voltage control mode with PID control algorithm Power factor controller with PID control algorithm Reactive power (Var) controller with PID control algorithm Excitation current controller (manual control) with PI
control algorithm Bump-less change over between all operation modes

Illustration: PF/Var
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Software functions for on-line operation


Reactive current droop for parallel operation Analogue input for superimposed voltage regulation Voltage Droop Compensation (VDC) mode in island operation more info

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Limiters

V/Hz limiter Minimum excitation current limiter Underexcited reactive current limiter as a function of active power (P/Q) Three step delayed maximum excitation current limiter Machine voltage min/max limiters
Limit Active indications are provided
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Power chart

Monitoring and Protective functions


Software alarm function (Watchdog) Under voltage detection to activate external current boost for short circuit support Rotating Diode Monitoring (optional) Channel monitoring (for redundant systems) more info

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Software Functions for commissioning


Open loop control of output voltage for test purposes Built-in step test function for regulator tuning, together with CMT 1000 commissioning software

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Future Software Functions


To be implemented: Power System Stabilizer (PSS) Dual channel system using CAN Bus Data / Event logger

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Content
Refresher AVR Introduction to UNITROL 1000 Family Block diagram, technical data Supply modes Software functions Communication, Interface AVR System E-Support UNITROL 1000 sales
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Human Machine Interface (HMI) Local Panel


UNITROL 1000-15 Actual value indication Setting of parameters Configuration of digital and analog I/Os

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CMT 1000 Software ...


... a user friendly tool for commissioning and maintenance of UNITROL 1000 Family
Actual value measurements Parameter settings Status indications Power chart Oscilloscope Synchronoscope Parameter files Windows 98, NT, 2000 and XP compatible

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CMT 1000 Software Device Configurator


I/O Configuration System Data

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CMT 1000 Software - Oscilloscope

Trending 20 channels 50 ms resolution File save in numerical form Cursor measurements Bitmap export

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CMT 1000 Software Other features


Synchronoscope Power Chart Measurements

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Future Communication Functions


To be implemented: Modbus communication Digital/Analogue I/O Extension over CAN Bus Enhanced CMT 1000

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Content
Refresher AVR Introduction to UNITROL 1000 Family Block diagram, technical data Supply modes Software functions Communication, Interface AVR System E-Support UNITROL 1000 sales
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AVR System
What components are needed around the AVR for safe and reliable operation? Power circuits
Excitation breaker Over current protection Field flashing / boosting circuit (shunt supply only) Interposing supply transformer Auxiliary (electronics) supply

Signals
Galvanic isolation for I/O signals (relays, transducers)
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Standard Cubicle with UNITROL 1000-15

Pre-engineered solution for end users Configuration by Internet tool

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OEM Plate with UNITROL 1000-15


AVR system optimized for OEM specific solution End user specific solution for repeat projects

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Content
Refresher AVR Introduction to UNITROL 1000 Family Block diagram, technical data Supply modes Software functions Communication, Interface AVR System E-Support UNITROL 1000 sales
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System Configurator in the Internet


Requirements from the customer System engineering made by configurator Output:
System description with a single line diagram Electrical schematics Layout drawing Parameter file for UNITROL 1000 Material list Pricing
www.abb.com/unitrol Look for UNITROL 1000 Configurator
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E-Learning
Interactive training course
Excitation basics UNITROL 1000 connections, operation, panel, etc. CMT 1000 software Commissioning

Available on a CD-ROM

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Content
Refresher AVR Introduction to UNITROL 1000 Family Block diagram, technical data Supply modes Software functions Communication, Interface AVR System E-Support UNITROL 1000 sales
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Ordering information
UNITROL 1000-15 (version 4)
Standard unit: With Synchronising: With RDM: With Sync & RDM: 3BHE014557R0003 3BHE014557R0004 3BHE014557R0005 3BHE014557R0006

Scope of delivery:
CD-ROM with CMT 1000 software RS-232 cable Users Manual

Power Unit UNITROL 1000-PM40


Standard:
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3BHE015411R0001

UNITROL 1000-15 Facts and Figures


Delivery times:
Module: 2 weeks Standard system: 6 weeks Custom system: 3 months

Sold:

2000 2001 2002 2003

24 Units 215 Units 352 Units 336 Units

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Conclusion
Proven technology Compact product Low engineering cost Low commissioning costs High availability
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Decades of experience Extensive software System configurator CMT 1000, E-Learning World-wide support 24 h/day

Thank You for Your attention

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PF and Var Control Modes


POWER FACTOR Control REACTIVE POWER Control
+P [MW]

Cos = 0.8

+P [MW]

-Q

+Q [MVAR]

-Q

+Q [MVAR]

-P
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Q = 0.2 p.u

Power Chart with operational limits

Max. field current limiter Min. field current limiter Under excitation P,Q limiter

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-Q

1/Xd

+Q

VDC - Voltage Droop Compensation


Reactive power is shared equally between parallel generators, without any drop in voltage level RS-485 bus communication between AVRs

Load A U = 100 %

Load B RS-485

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AVR 1

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AVR 2

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AVR 3

SM

AVR 4

VDC - Voltage Droop Compensation


Reactive power is shared equally between parallel generators, without any drop in voltage level RS-485 bus communication between AVRs Possible to divide into separate island networks
Load A U = 100 % Load B RS-485

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AVR 1

SM

AVR 2

SM

AVR 3

SM

AVR 4

Prim. Net = 1

Din = Secondary Net

Prim. Net = 1 Sec. Net = 2

Synchronizing
Voltage matching Speed control, analogue bias signal Breaker close command Synchrocheck
Setpoint fSP = fNom CB
Speed Controller

UNET Command Fbias

UNITROL 1000

Sync Setpoint

UM Regulator

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Redundant AVR system


Auto follow
redundant (stand by) following actual values
AVR

Auto change over


SW Alarm MCB trip External command
AVR UN 1000

Future: CAN Bus


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UN 1000

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