Product

Specification
03208

EGCP-1
Engine Generator
Control Package
• Engine Control

• Gen-Set
Synchronizing

• Automatic
Sequencing

• Real KW Load
APPLICATIONS Synchronizing Control
The EGCP-1 is a microprocessor based • Digital signal processing to eliminate
harmonic issues.
complete generator control and engine • Reactive KVAR
management package. It is designed for use • Adjustable phase window, voltage
Control
with an automatic voltage regulator and a window, and dwell times.
Woodward speed control to automate and • Safe dead bus closing logic internal to
protect diesel or gas engine based generator the control. • Gen-Set
sets. Designed for small to medium size • Synchronization across generator and Protection
generator sets, the EGCP-1 can be mains breakers.
configured to operate stand-alone or utility • Multiple shot re-closing with • Engine
paralleled sets. A network of EGCP-1 adjustable time delays Protection
controls is capable of controlling up to eight • Manual voltage and speed adjusts for
un-manned generator sets for base-load, manual synchronizing. • Modbus
peak shaving or backup power generation. Real (KW) Load Control Communications
• True RMS power calculations
DESCRIPTION accurate control.
The control's functions include: • Configurable loading\unloading ramp
rates.
Engine Control • Isochronous load-sharing of up to 8
• Engine Pre-glow Control units using percentage based load
• Fuel Solenoid Control sharing.
• Engine Starter Control • Base load control for optimum fuel
• KVA Controlled Cool-down Timer efficiency.
• Oil Pressure Monitoring • Import/Export control using a watt
• Water Temperature Monitoring transducer.
• Battery Voltage Monitoring • Soft Utility Transfer Function.
• Speed Monitoring with Overspeed • Externally adjustable Base Load or
Protection Process Reference Levels with
independent ramp rates.
• KW droop provided for manual load
control.
Reactive (KVAR) Control • Over current (Inverse time delay)
• VAR sharing on isolated busses using • Loss of Utility Power detection
percentage based reactive load sharing. • Speed/Frequency Mismatch
• Power factor or VAR control when base loaded • Load Surge
• Externally adjustable VAR or PF setpoint levels. Engine Protective Features
Automatic Generator Sequencing • High/Low Coolant Temperature
• Automatically starts and stops gen-sets based on • High/Low Oil Pressure
plant bus or process demand. • Overspeed
• Configurable plant bus demand start\stop levels • Start Failure
and timers. Communications
• On-line engine priority sequence configurability • Modbus or DDE communications via RS-422
from any EGCP-1 or a PC to equalize run-time. based serial port.
Generator Protective Features • RS485 EGCP to EGCP Load-sharing
• Over/Under Voltage communications network.
• Over/Under Frequency • EGCP-1 Configuration file Upload\Download
• Reverse Power (Inverse time delay) capability through a PC interface program.
• Loss of Excitation

HARDWARE - SPECIFICATIONS

Size: 290mm(11.4”) High x 228mm(10.9”) Wide x 48mm(1.9”) Deep.

Operator Control Panel: 8 (16 Character) lines, 9 Navigation Buttons.
Power Supply Voltages: 12Vdc (9-15Vdc) or 24Vdc (18-32Vdc)
Control Part Numbers: 8406-020 (12Vdc), 8406-021 (24Vdc)
Connectors: 4 quick-disconnect Burndy type connectors
Temperature Range: –40 to +70 °C
Relative Humidity: 95% non-condensing, at 30 to 60 °C.
EMI/ESD: Conforms to EN 55011:1991 (CISPR11:1990) Group 1, Class B and to prEN
50082-2-2:1994
Associated Standards: ENV 50140, ENV 50141, ENV 50142, EN 61000-4-2, IEC 801-4, IEC 801-5,
IEC 1000-4-1 and BS EN 61010-1:1993
181.99
180.99
48.31
( ) 7.165
1.902 7.126 157.65
157.19
277.57 24.3
( ) 8.64 6.207 23.84
10.928 ( ) 6.189
.340 .957
.939
8X Ø4.5-5.5 THRU
FOR M4 X 0.7 SCREW
12MM LONG

190.52
EGCP-1 190.06
241.75 7.501
( ) 7.483
9.518
159.56
275.51 159.1
289.69 ( )
( ) 10.847 181.99 6.282
11.405 180.99 6.264
7.165 10.33
7.126 9.87
.407
.389

47.94
( ) 9.03
1.887
8.57
9.03 .355
8.57 .337
14.17
( ) 190.52 .355
.558 190.06 .337
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE MM ON TOP AND INCH ON BOTTOM. 7.501 32.16
7.483 ( )
245.41 1.266
( )
9.662
020-089a RECOMMENDED PANEL
99-11-22
OPENING AND MOUNTING

Figure 1. EGCP-1 Outline Drawing

 UTILITY

Watt Operator Control Panel

Transducer EGCP-1 Interfaces

Process
Input

Fault 1
Fault 2

Automatic
Utility Utility TB Aux

Process I/E

Test Engine
Speed Raise
Speed Lower
Breaker PC

Voltage Raise
Utility TB Open/Close PC Interface

Voltage Lower

Run With Load

RS-422
TO Other
RS-485
EGCPs
Utility Connect Port

Utility/Bus Input
EGCP
ALARM (VISUAL)
Local Bus Disconnect LAMP
GB Aux In ALARM (AUDIBLE)

Figure 2. EGCP-1 Interactions

Gen Breaker
Open/Close

Plant Load
Gen PT Inputs (3 phases)
HORN
Oil Pressure Gen CT inputs (3 phases)
Engine Preglow
Engine Crank
Fuel Shutoff Solenoid

Water Temperature MPU Speed Bias Voltage Bias

GEN
Generator Speed Voltage
Breaker Control Regulator

TO Other
Generators

PO Box 1519
1000 East Drake Road
Fort Collins CO, USA
80522-1519
Ph: (1)(970) 482-5811
Fax: (1)(970) 498-3058
EGCP-1 Applications
• Single Unit - No Utility Parallel
• Single Unit – Utility Parallel
• Multiple Unit - No Utility Parallel
• Multiple Unit – Utility Parallel

Plants, Subsidiaries,
Branch/Regional Offices
Australia
Brazil
China
Czech Republic
England
Germany
India
Japan
Korea
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Poland
Scotland
Singapore
United Arab Emirates
United States

Distributors & Service

Woodward has an
international network of
distributors and service
facilities. For your nearest
representative call
(1)(800) 835-5182 or see
the Worldwide Directory Figure 3. Typical Multiple Unit Parallel Application
on our web site (http://
www.woodward.com/
industrial/address.htm).

Corporate Headquarters
Rockford IL, USA For a complete set of EGCP-1 Installation/Operation or Application manuals connect to
Ph: (1)(815) 877-7441
following Woodward Internet website and download the desired manual(s):
www.woodward.com
http://www.woodward.com/industrial/gcpinfo.htm

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only. It is not to be construed
as creating or becoming part
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Company contractual or
warranty obligation unless
expressly stated in a written
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Company, 1999
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