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GEMPAC Manual

Version 3.0

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1 GEMPAC Basics 7
1.1 Standard functions 7
1.2 Application control 7
1.3 Language 7
1.4 Standard control functions 7
1.5 Generator protection functions 8
1.6 Function list 8
1.6.1 Loss of mains protection package 8
1.6.2 Generator add-on protection package 8
1.6.3 Voltage/var/cos φ control 8
1.6.4 Analogue controller outputs 8
1.6.5 Start/stop relay outputs 8
1.6.6 Serial communication 8
1.6.7 Configurable I/O extension cards Error! Bookmark not defined.
1.7 Hardware 9
1.8 Terminal strip overview (QSK45) 11
2 Terminal strip, explanation (QSK45) 13
2.1 Slot #1, power supply and binary I/O 13
2.2 Descriptions 14
2.2.1 Inputs 14
2.2.2 Alarm relays 14
2.3 Slot #2, Communication 16
2.4 Slot #3, Load Sharing and Additional Control 17
2.4.1 Engine Shut downs and Controls 17
2.5 Slot #4, analogue output 19
2.6 Slot #5, AC measuring 20
2.7 Slot #6 Digital Inputs 20
2.7.1 Description of Functions 21
2.8 Slot #7, Analogue and Engine Interface Card. 22
2.9 Slot #8, Spare inputs 24
3 Example Wiring Diagrams 25
3.1 AC connections 25
3.2 Load sharing lines 26
3.3 Binary inputs 27
3.4 Analogue Inputs, External Set-points 28
3.5 Optocoupler outputs for external counter 29
3.6 Display I/F cable 30
3.7 PC Interface Cable 31
4 Display unit 32
4.2 Pushbutton functions 32
4.3 Display functions 33
4.3.1 First line in display (daily use display functions) 33
4.3.2 Second line in display (daily use display) 34
4.3.3 Second line in display (menu system) 34
4.3.4 Second line in display (alarm and event list) 34
4.3.5 Third line in display (daily use display) 34
4.3.6 Third line in display (parameter menu display) 35
4.3.7 Fourth line in display (parameter menu display) 35

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4.3.8 Fourth line in display (daily use display) 35
4.4 Menu overview 36
4.4.1 Jump functions 36
4.4.2 Navigating in the menus 36
4.4.3 Setup menu system 36
5 Menu set-points 38
5.1 Standard Protection Functions 38
5.1.1 Mains/BUS Voltage 38
5.1.2 Mains/BUS Frequency 39
5.1.3 Generator Voltage 40
5.1.4 Generator Frequency 41
5.1.5 Generator Reverse Power 42
5.1.6 Generator Overcurrent 42
5.1.7 Generator Overload 42
5.1.8 Generator Current Unbalance 43
5.1.9 Generator Voltage Unbalance 43
5.1.10 Generator Reactive Power Import (loss of excitation) 43
5.1.11 Generator Reactive Power Export (overexcitation) 43
5.2 Analogue Inputs (4…20mA input) 44
5.2.1 Inlet Air Restriction Left 44
5.2.2 Inlet Air Restriction Right 44
5.2.3 Exhaust Gas Temperature Left 45
5.2.4 Exhaust Gas Temperature Right 45
5.2.5 4...20mA Input 1 46
5.2.6 4...20mA Input 2 46
5.2.7 4...20mA Input 3 46
5.2.8 4...20mA Input 4 47
5.3 Analogue Input (PT100 input) 48
5.3.1 Container Temperature 48
5.3.2 Panel Temperature 48
5.4 Tacho Input 49
5.4.1 Engine Speed 49
5.5 Binary Input 50
5.5.1 Emergency Stop Energised 50
5.5.2 ECM Warning 50
5.5.3 ECM Shutdown 50
5.5.4 Air Flaps Closed 50
5.5.5 AVR Over Voltage 51
5.5.6 Excitation Loss 51
5.5.7 Fuel Spillage 51
5.5.8 Fan Fail 51
6 Control Menu 52
6.1 Standard Control 52
6.1.1 Synchronisation 52
6.1.2 Sync. Blackout 52
6.1.3 General Failure (Sync. Fail) 52
6.1.4 Power Ramp Down 52
6.2 Gempac Control 53
6.2.1 Cooling Time 53

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6.2.2 Start Time 53
6.2.3 Synchronisation type. 53
6.2.4 General failure (sync. fail.) 54
6.3 PI controller 55
6.3.1 Deadband (+/- value) 55
6.3.2 Gain factor 55
6.3.3 ON-time 56
6.3.4 Frequency controller 57
6.3.5 Power controller 58
6.3.6 Power ramp up 58
6.3.7 Power ramp down 58
6.3.8 Power/frequency control mix factor 59
6.3.9 Voltage controller. 59
6.3.10 VAR controller 59
6.3.11 VAR/Voltage control mix factor 59
6.3.12 Power factor (PF) controller 60
7 Power Menu 61
7.1 Peak Lopping 61
7.1.1 Mains power 61
7.1.2 Daytime Period 61
7.1.3 Start First Generator 62
7.1.4 Stop First Generator 62
7.1.5 Start Next Generator 62
7.1.6 Stop Next Generator 63
8 System Menu 64
8.1 Settings 64
8.1.1 Nominal settings 64
8.1.2 Transformer 64
8.1.3 External Communication 64
8.1.4 Auto Detection Run 64
8.1.5 Battery Low Voltage Alarm 65
8.1.6 Load Share Line Selection 66
8.1.7 Tacho Input Configuration 67
8.1.8 Total Running Time 67
8.2 System setup 68
8.2.1 Nominal settings 68
8.2.2 Transformer 68
8.2.3 Controller settings 68
8.2.4 External communication control 69
8.2.5 External Communication Protection 69
8.2.6 Date and time (internal clock) setting 69
8.2.7 Auto detection of running signal 70
8.2.8 Battery under voltage alarm 70
8.2.9 Language 70
8.2.10 Number of teeth 70
8.2.11 User password 71
8.2.12 Service menu 71
8.2.13 Application menu 71
8.2.14 Transferring set points by CAN-bus. 72
9 Extern Communication Control 73

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10 Mode selection 74
11 PEAK-LOPPING 75
11.1 Fault conditions 75
11.1.1 Loss of Mains 75
11.1.2 Loss of Can-bus Connection 75
11.2 Engine Deloading 76
12 Utility Software 77
12.1 Configurable Spare Inputs 78
12.2 Control settings libraries for operation mode 80
13 System Logic 82
13.1 Log Event 82
13.2 Engine Starting 82
13.3 Mode Initiate 83
13.4 Warning - Fail Class 0 83
13.5 Engine Stop - Fail Class 1 83
13.6 Emergency stop - Fail Class 2 83
13.7 Shutdown - Fail Class 3 83
13.8 Emergency shutdown - Fail Class 4 84
13.9 Electrical Fault - Fail Class 5 84
14 General data 85
14.1 Technical specifications 85
14.2 Unit dimensions 86
14.3 Display dimensions 87
14.4 Panel cutout for display 88

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Warnings and legal information

This manual gives guidelines to the installation of the GEMPAC generator control and
protection unit. The drawings should be used as guidance only.
Installing and operating the GEMPAC product implies work with dangerous currents and
voltages, and therefore only qualified personnel should only carry it out.
Care must be taken during the installation to protect the terminals against static discharges.
Once the units are installed and connected, these precautions are no longer necessary.
If there is any doubt about how to install or operate the system on which the GEMPAC
product is measuring, you should contact your next level of technical support.

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1 GEMPAC Basics
1.1 Standard functions

The GEMPAC is a protection and control unit for a generator driven by a diesel engine or a
turbine. It will carry out all necessary tasks to control and protect a generator, regardless of
the use of the generator. This means that the GEMPAC can be used for several application
types such as:

• Stand-alone generator
• Multiple generator load sharing control
• Fixed load to mains/base load

The GEMPAC measuring system is true RMS 3-phase measurement of generator voltage,
generator current and bus (mains) voltage.

1.2 Application control

The GEMPAC GEMPAC has the ability to switch between different applications dependant
upon the generator type. Switching between applications re-asssgns inputs and outputs on
the unit as well as change nominal settings and protections levels
The Gempac software ver. 2.10.0 and higher can be used for four applications, Gempac-
QSK45, Twinpack, QSK60 and 50G3
The application is selected in menu 5000, which can only be entered by the “JUMP” button.
When selecting an application, the GEMPAC will reset it self and all previous settings. The
application specific menus will only be available when the right application is selected.
The selected application will be stored even if new software is downloaded to the GEMPAC.

No. Setting Setting Factory


setting
5000 Application Selection display - -
5001 Application Gempac – QSK45 1
Twinpack 2
1
Gempac – QSK60 3
Gempac – 50G3 4

Ensure that the correct application is selected for the generator.


This manual will address the specific settings and layout of the QSK45 application, for
information on the input/output configurations of other generators please refer to appendix 1

NOTE: The setting and I/O in this manual are based on the QSK45 application, for 50G3,
QSK60 and Twinpack information please refer to Appendix 1.

1.3 Language

English, German, French or Spanish language can be chosen via the system menu structure.

1.4 Standard control functions

• Static synchronisation
• Dynamic synchronisation
o Frequency matching
o Voltage check
o Breaker delay time compensation
o Check phase sequence
• Fixed load (base load) running of the generator

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• Fixed frequency running of a stand-alone generator
• Load sharing between generators with power and frequency control
• Relay outputs to close/open generator breaker
• Adjustable ramp up/down of generator load

1.5 Generator protection functions

Protective functions can be selected to activate 5 configurable Fail Class Outputs, see section
13 System Logic.
These alarms can be selected with definite or inverse time characteristic:

• Reverse power
• Overcurrent (2 levels)

1.6 Function list

GEMPAC has the following functions

1.6.1 Loss of mains protection


Over and under voltage (busbar/GPC: generator and busbar)
Over and under frequency (busbar/GPC: generator and busbar)
Vector jump
Df/dt (ROCOF)

1.6.2 Generator protection


Over and under voltage (generator)
Over and under frequency (generator)
Overload
Current unbalance
Voltage asymmetry
Reactive power (import (excitation loss)/export)

1.6.3 Voltage/var/cos φ control


Selectable (via binary inputs or (optional) serial interface) functions:
Constant voltage (stand-alone)
Constant reactive power (parallel with mains)
Constant power factor (parallel with mains)
Reactive power sharing (parallel with other generators, island operation)
Constant voltage (stand-alone/synchronisation)

1.6.4 Analogue controller outputs


+/-20 mA for speed governor
+/-20 mA for voltage/var/cos φ control

1.6.5 Start/stop relay outputs


Synchronisation with relay outputs for governor control

1.6.6 Serial communication


Can-open

1.6.7 Analogue Measurements


4, 4…20 mA inputs, 2 PT100 inputs, tacho input

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1.7 Hardware

The GEMPAC housing is divided into board slot positions, the unit is divided like this:

Position Terminals
Slot #1 1-28
Slot #2 29-36
Slot #3 37-64
Slot #4 65-72
Slot #5 73-89
Slot #6 90-125
Slot #7 98-125
Slot #8 126-133
Spare

Besides the slots there is an additional board where the communication ports are placed. The
RS232 PC service port for the utility software and the display port.

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1.7.1.1
Diagram 1 – Overview of terminal layout
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36

SLOT #1 SLOT #2
SLOT #3 SLOT #4
37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72

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SLOT #7 SLOT #8
98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133
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1.8 Terminal strip overview (QSK45)

1.8.1.1 Slots #1, #2, #5 and #6, Diagram 2

ALARM RESET
M ODE ENABLE
VOLTS DOWN
VOLTS UP DIGITAL
M ODE SELECTOR 3 INPUT
M ODE SELECTOR 2
M ODE SELECTOR 1
COM M ON

COM M ON
AIR FLAPS
CB OPEN
CB CLOSE
EM ERGENCY STOP ENERGISED
CB TRIPPED
COM M ON
kW PULSE
kVAR PULSE

CLOSE BREAKER
L3
BUSBAR
SPARE L2 VOLTAGE

L1
CB T RIP NEUTRAL
L3
GENERATOR
VOLTAGE
EM ERGENCY STOP L2

L1
OPEN BREAKER S2
BLUE CURRENT
S1
S2
ST ATUS Y ELLOW CURRENT
S1
0V S2
POWER RED CURRENT
24V S1

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1.8.1.2 Diagram 3, Slots #3, #4, #7 and #8

V OUT 0
V OUT +
ANALOGUE
OUTPUTS SPARE
BOARD
Hz OUT 0
Hz OUT +

SPARE ENGINE START CRANK

CLOSE AIR FLAPS ENGINE RUN

ALARM RESET SPEED SELECTION

COMMON
ECM IDLE/RATED
SPARE
COMMON FAN FAIL
SPEED DECREASE ENGINE STOP

SPEED INCREASE EXTERNAL SET POINT VOLTS

MANUAL/AUTO SWITCH EXTERNAL SET POINT POWER

REMOTE START
TACHO MAG PICK-UP
LOCAL CONTROL ON

CLOSE BREAKER REQUEST


OPEN BREAKER REQUEST PT100 INPUT2

ENGINE START
FUEL SPILLAGE
EXCITATION LOSS PT100 INPUT1

AVR OVERVOLTAGE

ECM COMMON SHUTDOWN


4-20mA INPUT4
ECM COMMON WARNING

4-20mA INPUT3

4-20mA INPUT2

4-20mA INPUT1

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2 Terminal strip, explanation (QSK45)

For the relay outputs the following terms will be used:

NO means Normally Open


NC means Normally Closed
COM. means common terminal for the relay in question

2.1 Slot #1, power supply and binary I/O

Term. Function Description Ferrule


1 Power supply K3
2 Power supply J2
3 Status out COM GEMPAC, System Healthy K3
4 Status out NO GEMPAC, System Healthy K102 (none)
5 Relay 1 NO Open Breaker GY12
6 Relay 1 COM Open Breaker GY3
7 Relay 1 NC
8 Relay 2 NO Emergency Stop K799
9 Relay 2 COM Emergency Stop K905
10 Relay 2 NC Emergency Stop -
11 Relay 3 NO Circuit breaker trip C2
12 Relay 3 COM Circuit breaker trip C1
13 Relay 3 NC Circuit breaker trip -
14 Relay 4 NO Spare
15 Relay 4 COM Spare
16 Relay 4 NC Spare
17 Relay 5 NO Close Breaker GY10
18 Relay 5 COM Close Breaker GY3
19 Relay 5 NC
20 Optocoupler COM Spare -
21 Optocoupler OP 1 Spare -
22 Optocoupler OP 2 Spare -
23 Digital input CB Tripped K55
24 Digital input Emergency Stop Energised K797
25 Digital input CB Closed X2
26 Digital input CB Open X3
27 Digital input Air Flaps K793
28 Common J2 (0V) J2

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2.2 Descriptions of I/O

2.2.1 Inputs

The inputs 23-27 on slot #1 are control inputs. Terminal 28 is the common (J2)

2.2.1.1 Input 23:

CB Tripped, this input will go high when the Circuit Breaker connecting the generator set to
the mains Busbar has tripped out on its own overcurrent protection, for the QSK45 genset
this will not indicate a GEMPAC initiated trip or other auxiliary protection trip.

2.2.1.2 Input 24:

Emergency stop, will be energised high when the system is running normally, this signal is
required to keep relay 2 energised.

2.2.1.3 Input 25:

CB Closed, is energised high when the circuit breaker is in the closed position.

2.2.1.4 Input 26:

CB Open, is energised high when the circuit breaker is in the open position.

2.2.1.5 Input 27:

Air Flaps, this is energised high when the air flaps are closed.

2.2.2 Alarm relays

5 relays are mounted in the power supply and binary I/O board in slot #1. Relays 1-5 are pre-
configured.

2.2.2.1 Relay 1:

Open Breaker, this relay will open the circuit breaker immediately when required

2.2.2.2 Relay 2:

Emergency Stop: This relay is energised closed to maintain the emergency stop loop; if an
emergency stop is required the GEMPAC will de-energise these contacts and stop the
engine.

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2.2.2.3 Relay 3:

Circuit Breaker Trip: This relay is energised closed to maintain the circuit breaker
undervoltage trip loop; if a circuit breaker trip is required by the GEMPAC this will de-
energise the contacts and trip the breaker

2.2.2.4 Relay 4:

Spare.

2.2.2.5 Relay 5:

Circuit Breaker Open, this relay will close the circuit breaker if the conditions set in the
GEMPAC are met.
If the alarm function is enabled, an alarm will always be displayed on the multi-line 2.
Furthermore you can activate a fault code, which is selected from 6 levels, see section 13.
In general failure conditions (sync. failure) the regulation stops and the running situation is
frozen.
Acknowledge of the alarms is done in one of two ways, either the binary input 96 is used or
the select button on the display (the second will only clear alarms present in the GEMPAC)
The alarm acknowledge input acknowledges all present alarms and the alarm LED will
change from flashing to steady light, it will also reset the alarms on the ECM by closing Relay
7
The display can be used in the alarm information window. This is shown if you press the
“INFO” pushbutton.
The alarm information window displays one alarm at a time and whether it is acknowledged or
not. If it is unacknowledged, move the cursor to “ACK” and press select to acknowledge it.
Use the up and down buttons to step in the alarm list.
When alarm LED is flashing if there are some unacknowledged alarms, when it is on
continuously there are only acknowledged alarms present.

2.2.2.6 Status relay, slot #1

The status relay on the power supply board is a normally closed relay with the purpose of
processor and power supply supervision. This relay cannot be configured to any other alarms.
This relay is not utilised in the GEMPAC system.

2.2.2.7 kWh and kvarh counter

The multi-line 2 monitors the energy production of each unit and it has pulse-outputs for kWh
and Kvar.h measurement. The number of pulses depends on the nominal output of the
generator as follows:
Pnom < 100 kW → 1 pulse/kWh
Pnom 100-1000 kW → 1 puse/10 kWh
Pnom > 1000 kW → 1 pulse/100 kWh

The pulse length is 1 s/pulse; this feature is not utilized in the GEMPAC system

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2.3 Slot #2, Communication

Can-open
Term. Function Description
29 Can-H The can is based on the can-open
30 GND protocol
31 Can-L
32 Can-H
33 GND
34 Can-L
35 Not used
36 Not used

The serial communication line should be terminated at either end with a resistor value of 100
to 120 Ohms
Use shielded twisted pair cable and ensure that it is properly earthed.

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2.4 Slot #3, Load Sharing and Additional Control

Term. Function Description Ferrule


37 Load sharing line Parallel load sharing line PL2
38 Load sharing line Parallel load sharing line PL1
39 Load sharing line Parallel load sharing line
40 External set points In peak lopping mode: Transducer input from
Pmains measuring External power setting
level
41 External set points External power setting level
42 External set points External power setting level
43 Digital input ECM Common Warning K613
44 Digital input ECM Common Shutdown K615
45 Digital input AVR Over Voltage K65
46 Digital input Excitation Loss K809
47 Digital input Fuel Spillage K795
48 Digital input Engine Start K1014
49 Digital input Open Breaker Request K1002
50 Digital input Close Breaker Request K1006
51 Digital input Local Control On K1012
52 Digital input Remote Start REMS
53 Digital input Manual/Auto Switch K1016
54 Digital input Speed Increase K1020
55 Digital input Speed Down K1028
56 Common J2 (0V) J2
57 Relay 6 COM ECM Idle Rated Selector K705
58 Relay 6 NO ECM Idle Rated Selector K709
59 Relay 7 COM Alarm Reset K705
60 Relay 7 NO Alarm Reset K707
61 Relay 8 COM Close Air Flaps K719
62 Relay 8 NO Close Air Flaps K1
63 Relay 9 COM Spare
64 Relay 9 NO Spare

2.4.1 Engine Shut downs and Controls

There are a number of engine specific shutdowns and fault indication marshalled at the
GEMPAC unit.

2.4.1.1 Input 43

ECM Common Warning, this is an input form the ECM indicating a common warning

2.4.1.2 Input 44

ECM Common Shutdown, this is an input form the ECM indicating a common shutdown

2.4.1.3 Input 45

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AVR Over voltage, this is an input form the AVR indicating an over voltage, nominally this
is set in the AVR.

2.4.1.4 Input 46

Excitation Loss, this is an input form the ACB indicating an excitation loss on the
stator.

2.4.1.5 Input 47

Fuel Spillage, this input is from the fuel spillage sensors within the bund of the genset.

2.4.1.6 Input 48

Engine Start, if the conditions are met energising this input momentarily (300ms+) will
begin the engine starting cycle.

2.4.1.7 Input 49

Open Breaker Request, energising this input will energise Relay 1 immediately; this
function is not inhibited by any other component or logic.

2.4.1.8 Input 50

Close Breaker request, this will begin synch and check synch the generator as required
and if programmed allow closing onto a dead/black Busbar. Note: regardless of the
operation of the panel Manual/Auto/Remote etc, the GEMPAC will always be in control of
the genset during the closing cycle of the breaker, thus preventing uncontrolled breaker
closing.

2.4.1.9 Input 51

Local Control On, this input is used to allow remote control of the panel, either via a
SCADA system, or AT control system.

2.4.1.10 Input 52

Remote Start, when the set is switched to auto and Local Control Off/ Remote On the
energising this input will start the generator, subsequent loss of this signal will then stop
the machine.

2.4.1.11 Input 53

Manual/Auto Switch, this is the key switch input from the control panel that allows the user
to run the machine fully automatically.

2.4.1.12 Input 54
Speed Increase, energising this input will increase the speed bias output from the
GEMPAC, this is only possible if the Local Control is enabled.

2.4.1.13 Input 55
Speed decrease, energising this input will decrease the speed bias output from the
GEMPAC, this is only possible if the Local Control is enabled.

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2.4.1.14 Input 56

Common negative for all digital inputs on Board 3

2.4.1.15 Relay 6

ECM Idle Rated Selector, closing this will indicate to the ECM wither the generator should
run at idle speed or nominal speed, this can be selected automatically using the Starting
Time, a time of 0 seconds means that the GEMPAC will not activate the relay at all.

2.4.1.16 Relay 7

Alarm Reset, this resets the alarms in the ECM

2.4.1.17 Relay 8

Close Air Flaps, this relay will energise the air flaps, when this close signal is returned or
the engine speed drops below 30Hz then the relay will de-energise.

2.5 Slot #4, analogue output

Slot #4 is used for governor/AVR outputs.


These outputs are active outputs i.e. they use the internal power supply. The outputs are
galvanically separated from each other and the rest of the unit.

Term. Function Description


65 Not used
66 +/-20 mA out Speed governor set-point output
67 0
68 Not used
69 Not used
70 +/-20 mA out AVR voltage set-point output
71 0
72 Not used

The current outputs can, if needed, be converted to voltage using a resistor across the
terminals (200 Ω will convert the +/-20 mA into +/-4 VDC, for volts control), (10 Ω will convert
the +/-20 mA into +/-0.2Vfor Barber Coleman Speed control with the Cummins ECM)
For different governor control interface requirements please refer to Aggreko Manufacturing
technical department for advise.

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2.6 Slot #5, AC measuring

Term. Function Technical data Ferrule Description


73 I L1 s1 Generator current CR 1/5 A AC input
74 I L1 s2 L1 CR2
75 I L2 s1 Generator current CY3 1/5 A AC input
76 I L2 s2 L2 CY2
77 I L3 s1 Generator current CB 1/5 A AC input
78 I L3 s2 L3 CB2
79 U L1 Generator voltage GR3 Max. 690 VAC phase - phase value
L1
80 Not used -
81 U L2 Generator voltage GY3 Max. 690 VAC phase - phase value
L2
82 Not used -
83 U L3 Generator voltage GB3 Max. 690 VAC phase - phase value
L3
84 U neutral Generator voltage GN2 For land-based applications only
neutral
85 U L1 Bus voltage L1 LR2 Max. 690 VAC phase - phase value
86 Not used -
87 U L2 Bus voltage L2 LY2 Max. 690 VAC phase - phase value
88 Not used -
89 U L3 Bus voltage L3 LB2 Max. 690 VAC phase - phase value

NOTE: Current inputs are galvanically separated. Maximum burden is 0.3 VA per phase.

Voltage measurements are available in 4 levels:

• 100 to 110 VAC


• 200 to 240 VAC
• 380 to 480 VAC
• 660 to 690 VAC

The voltage level is to be defined when ordering, but can be changed onsite for the levels 1-3.
The voltage level 4 (660 to 690 VAC) cannot be changed onsite, but must be defined when
ordering.

2.7 Slot #6 Digital Inputs

Term. Function Description Ferrule


90 Common Digital Input Common J2
91 Digital input Mode Selector 1 K1048
92 Digital input Mode Selector 2 K1050
93 Digital input Mode Selector 3 K1052
94 Digital input Volts Up K1038
95 Digital input Volts Down K1040
96 Digital input Mode Enable K1036

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2.7.1 Description of Functions

2.7.1.1 Input 90

Board common (J2)

2.7.1.2 Input 91, 92 and 93

Mode Selectors see section 7, by selecting combinations of these inputs the GEMPAC will
alter is control characteristics, e.g. Peak Lopping, Base Load, Load Sharing etc.
Generally these are not wired into the panel controls, they can be utilised, if required, for
external, remote hardwired control of the genset.

2.7.1.3 Input 94-95

Energising these inputs will instruct the GEMPAC to vary the voltage the voltage level
accordingly, by changing the bias output on terminals 70 and 71 to the AVR.

2.7.1.4 Input 96

Mode Enable, this changes the control from Manual to automatic, all volts, speed, power
and circuit breaker control are mode by the GEMPAC the logic is determined by the mode
selection.

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2.8 Slot #7, Analogue and Engine Interface Card.

An engine interface board is mounted in slot #7. It consists of configurable inputs and outputs.
The configuration is done through the utility software and the default settings can be changed
to the relevant settings. To configure the inputs, upload the parameter list from the multi-line 2
and select the input to be configured. Then a configuration dialog box appears and the
settings can be changed. The standard title (e.g. 4-20mA in no. 1) can be changed, and the
new title will also be shown in the display.

The minimum and maximum values of the 4-20mA input can be adjusted:

Value: Alarm value (e.g. 85°C)


Min.: Value corresponding to 4mA (e.g. 0°C)
Max: Value corresponding to 20mA (e.g. 100°C)

The inverse proportional function is used when the input has inverse proportionality according
to the measured value. This could for instance be when measuring a negative value.
The inputs can be used as a high or low alarm. As a “high alarm” the alarm appears when the
measured value is higher than the alarm limit, and as a “low alarm” the alarm appears when
the measured values are lower than the alarm limit.
The binary inputs use 24-volt constant signal. They are not pulse inputs.
The inputs on the GEMPAC units are pre-configured to allow quick connection of a number of
standard measurements, the analogue inputs are also re-configurable to allow changes to
input type. These are not wired as standard on production generators.
NOTE: The following I/O is for standard QSK45 configuration for other application types
please refer to Appendix 1.

Term. Function Description Ferrule


98 Analogue input Air Inlet Pressure Left S10
99 Analogue input Air Inlet Pressure Left J2
100 Analogue input Air Inlet Pressure Right S12
101 Analogue input Air Inlet Pressure Right J2
102 Analogue input Exhaust Gas Temp Left 110
103 Analogue input Exhaust Gas Temp Left 111
104 Analogue input Exhaust Gas Temp Right 112
105 Analogue input Exhaust Gas Temp Right 113
106 Pt100 Air Temp Container 104
107 Pt101 Air Temp Container 105
108 Pt102 Air Temp Container 106
109 Pt103 Air Temp Control Panel 107
110 Pt104 Air Temp Control Panel 108
111 Pt105 Air Temp Control Panel 109
112 Tacho input Engine Speed MP1
113 Tacho input Engine Speed MP2
114 Digital input Extern/intern set-point power
115 Digital input Extern/intern set-point voltage
116 Digital input Engine Stop
117 Digital input Fan Fail FF
118 Digital input Spare
119 Common Common J2
120 Relay 10 COM Speed Selection K725
121 Relay 10 NO Speed Selection K723
122 Relay 11 COM Engine Run K705
123 Relay 11 NO Engine Run K1062
124 Relay 12 COM Engine Start/Crank K725
125 Com.

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2.8.1.1 Input 114

Extern/inter set-point power, when energised the unit will base its nominal power level on a
percentage of a 0-10V input on terminal 40.

2.8.1.2 Input 115

Extern/inter set-point voltage, when energised the unit will base its nominal voltage level
on a percentage of a 0-10V input on terminal 42.

2.8.1.3 Input 116

Engine Stop, when energised this will begin the engine stopping cycle; the genset will de-
load (if this is not possible then the breaker will open after a set period 30 seconds plus
de-load time); the breaker will open; then the engine will run for the preset cooling time,
default 5 minutes before stopping.

2.8.1.4 Input 117

Fan Fail, this will go high if the engine cooling fan circuit breaker trips.

2.8.1.5 Input 118

Spare

2.8.1.6 Input 119

Common for 114 to 118, (J2).

2.8.1.7 Relay 10

Speed Selection, this allows the GEMPAC to utilise the speed selection input of the ECM
or other connected device this relay is closed when the Nominal Frequency is set above
55Hz and open when set below 55Hz.

2.8.1.8 Relay 11

Engine Run, this is the engine run control relay, will close when the engine is required to
run, equivalent to the fuel control relay.

2.8.1.9 Relay 12

Engine Start/Crank Relay, required to start/crank the diesel generator starter motor.

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2.9 Slot #8, Spare inputs

This slot is not used.

Term. Function Description Ferrule


126 Spare Spare
127 Spare Spare
128 Spare Spare
129 Spare Spare
130 Spare Spare
131 Spare Spare
132 Spare Spare
133 Spare Spare

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3 Example Wiring Diagrams
3.1 AC connections

(3-phases), see specific generator schematics for detailed connection details

3.1.1.1 Diagram 4 – AC Connections

NOTES:

The neutral line (N) connection is not necessary for correct measurement. 3-phase without
neutral is also possible.
The current transformers ground connection can be on s1 or s2 connection, whichever is
preferred.
Fuses: 2A slow-blow.

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3.2 Load sharing lines

Even though screened cable is not needed, it is recommended if the cable run is longer than
5 m between units.

3.2.1.1 Diagram 5 – Load Sharing Line Connection

NOTE:

If connecting to other types of loadsharing lines, e.g. Selco where only Active (kW)
loadsharing is used then only terminals 38 (Common) and 37 (Active) need to be used,
ensure that the correct Mode is selected.
The other selectable types of load-sharer available are:

! GAC
! Selco T4800
! Barber Coleman
! Woodward
! GAC

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3.3 Binary inputs

All binary inputs are 24 VDC bi-directional optocoupler. Typical input is:

3.3.1.1 Diagram 6 – Binary input connections

The binary inputs use fixed signals. They do not use pulse signals. The GEMPAC will log
when a signal is generated i.e. Engine Start and will begin the start cycle of the generator set.

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3.4 Analogue Inputs, External Set-points

The set-point inputs are passive, i.e. an external power source is needed. This can be an
active output e.g. from a PLC, GEMPAC, Power Transducer, or a potentiometer can be used.
0…10 VDC input using potentiometer

GEMPAC

3.4.1.1 Diagram 7 - +10 V input using potentiometer

GEMPAC

3.4.1.2 Diagram 8 - - +/-10 V input using potentiometer

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3.5 Optocoupler outputs for external counter

The kWh counter (terminals 20-22) and kvarh counter (terminals 21-22) outputs are low-
power outputs. For that reason the following circuit must be applied:

+ 24 VDC
EXTERNAL
COUNTER
0.5 uF
100V

GEMPAC
PPU
20(kWh)

22 (COMMON)

O VDC

3.5.1.1 Diagram 9 – Optocoupler Connections

This function is currently not utilised in GEMPAC.

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3.6 Display I/F cable

A standard computer extension cable can be used (9-pole SUB-D male/female plugs) or a
cable can be tailored:

3.6.1.1 Diagram 10 – Diplay Cable

2
Wires min. 0.22 mm , max. cable length 6 m.
Cable types: Belden 9540, BICC H8146, Brand Rex BE57540 or equivalent.
A cable length up to 10 meters can be used.

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3.7 PC Interface Cable

A standard computer null-modem cable can be used (9-pole SUB-D female/female plugs) or a
cable can be tailored:

3.7.1.1 Diagram 11 – Communications Cable

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4 Display unit

The display unit used in GEMPAC communicates and receives power supply via a 9-pole
Sub-D plug. The plug fits directly onto the main unit, so the display can be mounted on the top
of the main unit.
If the display is to be used as remote display, a standard computer extension cable with
male/female plug can be used for the connection.

4.1.1.1 Diagram 12 – GEMPAC Main Display

Display dimensions H x W x D = 115 x 220 x 20 mm.

4.2 Pushbutton functions

There are 10 pushbuttons on the display unit with the following functions:
INFO: Shifts the display 3 lower lines to show the alarm list (up to 30 alarms can be in the
list).

JUMP: Enters a menu number selection. All settings have a specific number attached to
them. Using the JUMP button enables the user to select and display any setting without
navigating all the way through the menus (see later).

VIEW: Shifts the upper line displaying. The following values can be shown:

• 3 generator voltages (phase-to-phase)


• 3 bus voltages (phase-to-phase)
• 3 generator currents
• Generator power factor and produced power (kW)
• Generator apparent power (VA) and reactive power (kvar)
• Generator L1 frequency and voltage
• Bus L1 frequency and voltage

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LOG: Shifts the display 3 lower lines to show the event and alarm list.

: Moves the cursor left for manoeuvring in the menus.

: Increases the value of the selected setpoint (in the setting menus). In the daily use
display it is used for scrolling the second line displaying of generator values.

SEL: Is used to select the chosen function (underscored selection in the lower line of the
display).

: Decreases the value of the selected setpoint (in the setting menus). In the daily use
display it is used for scrolling the second line displaying of generator values

BACK: Jumps backwards one step in the menu (to previous display).

: Moves the cursor right for manoeuvring in the menus.

4.3 Display functions

4.3.1 First line in display (daily use display functions)

The first line is used to display generator and bus values. Typically the line will show 2 or 3
different values at the same time. The following line values can be seen:

• Generator voltage L1 L2 L3 (VAC)


• Bus voltage L1 L2 L3 (VAC)
• Generator current L1 L2 L3 (A)
• Generator power factor and active power (kW)
• Generator apparent power (kVA) and reactive power (kvar)
• Generator L1 frequency (Hz) and voltage (VAC)
• Bus L1 frequency (Hz) and voltage (VAC)

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4.3.2 Second line in display (daily use display)

The second line is a service line where various values can be shown. Scrolling is done using
the and keys. The values available are shown in the table below. Note analogue
measurements will change for different generator applications.

For generator: For bus: For analogue input:


Voltage L1-N (VAC) Voltage L1-N (VAC) Air Inlet Pressure Left
Voltage L2-N (VAC) Voltage L2-N (VAC) Air Inlet Pressure Right
Voltage L3-N (VAC) Voltage L3-N (VAC) Exhaust Gas Temp Left
Voltage L1-L2 (VAC) Voltage L1-L2 (VAC) Exhaust Gas Temp Right
Voltage L2-L3 (VAC) Voltage L2-L3 (VAC) Air Temp Container
Voltage L3-L1 (VAC) Voltage L3-L1 (VAC) Air Temp Control Panel
Voltage max. (VAC) Voltage max. (VAC) Engine Speed
Voltage min. (VAC) Voltage min. (VAC)
Current L1 (A) Frequency (Hz)
Current L2 (A) Voltage angle between L1-L2
Current L3 (A) (deg.)
Frequency L1 (Hz) Frequency deviation (df/dt)
Frequency L2 (Hz) (Hz/sec.)
Frequency L3 (Hz) Voltage angle between
Active power (kW) generator voltage and bus
Reactive power (kvar) voltage (deg.)
Apparent power (kVA) Power supply voltage (VDC)
Energy counter (kWh)
Power factor
Voltage angle between L1-L2
(deg.)
Voltage angle between L2-L3
(deg.)
Voltage angle between L3-L1
(deg.)

4.3.3 Second line in display (menu system)

When entering the menu system, the second line in the display is used for information about
which function (with function identifying number) is chosen.
Using the and keys will scroll through the settings.

4.3.4 Second line in display (alarm and event list)

When selecting the alarm (and event) list, the second line will display the latest alarm/event.
Using the and keys will scroll through the list.

4.3.5 Third line in display (daily use display)

The third line is an indication line. The third line contains an explanation for the lower line
selection of set-up.

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4.3.6 Third line in display (parameter menu display)

In the parameter menu the third line indicates the present setting of the function in question,
and, if changes are to be made, the max. and min. possible value for the setting.

4.3.7 Fourth line in display (parameter menu display)

When entering the parameter menus, the first (entry) display uses the fourth line to select a
sub-function for the parameter. What the selections are depends on the function selected.

4.3.8 Fourth line in display (daily use display)

In the daily use display, the fourth line is the entry selection for the parameter menu. If “SEL”
is pressed, the selection of menu indicated with an underscore will be entered.
Choices are:

• “PROT”, protection setup


• “CTRL”, controls setup
• “POWER”, power control setup
• “SYST”, system setup

The settings related to the setup can be seen in the paragraph “Menu overview” where the
specific function numbers (related to the “JUMP” function) can be seen.

Examples:

For protective function the first entry shows the “Bus high volt 1” setting (provided the option
is chosen). In this case the fourth line shows:

• “LIM”, setting of switch point


• “DEL”, setting of time delay
• “FC”, selection of which Fail Class the function will activate
• “ACT”, activate/de-activate the function
For control functions the first entry shows the “Synchronisation” function. In this case the
fourth line shows:

• “fMax”, max. allowed positive frequency deviation when synchronising


• “fMin”, min. allowed negative frequency deviation when synchronising
• “Umax”, max. allowed voltage deviation (positive or negative) when synchronising
• “tCB”, closing time delay for generator circuit breaker
• For power setup the first entry shows the “Start next gen.” relay output (if the option is
chosen). In this case the fourth line shows:
• “LIM”, setting of load dependent start output activation limit
• “DEL”, time delay for activating the relay
• “ACT”, activate/de-activate the function

NOTE:
No relay selection is present. This is due to the fact that the function relates to a pre-
determined relay output on slot #3.

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For system setup the first entry shows the “Nominal settings”. In this case the fourth line
shows:

• “F”, nominal frequency setting


• “P”, nominal generator power setting
• “I”, nominal generator current setting
• “U”, nominal generator voltage setting

The above settings are used by the GEMPAC for control and protection settings.

4.4 Menu overview

The following is the menu structure when entering settings of the GEMPAC. If no entry has
taken place before, the first display to appear is the password display. Enter the factory
setting password to gain access to the menus.
If no actions have been taken within 3 minutes, the password entry will be de-activated, and a
new password entry will be needed.
The menu overview is divided according to the daily use display selections in the fourth line
(“PROT”, “CTRL”, “POWER”, “SYST”).

4.4.1 Jump functions

The “JUMP” pushbutton is used to enter an exact channel number, and all channels can be
entered using this button.
The following menus can only be reached using the “JUMP” pushbutton:
Use the and buttons to change the settings and the “SEL” button to store the new
setting.

• Software Version: Channel 6000


• Service menu: Channel 4980
• Application menu: Channel 6100
• GEMPAC Application Menu: Channel 5000

Beware: Write down the new password. If you forget it, entering the menus will not be
possible.

4.4.2 Navigating in the menus

The menu navigating starts from the daily use display fourth line and is carried out from there

using the “SEL”, , , , and “BACK” pushbuttons.

4.4.3 Setup menu system

The following is an example, but all menus operate in the same manner.
Starting from the daily use display fourth line, select the menu indicated with underscore:

(Move the underscore with the and pushbuttons).

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PROT CTRL POWER SYST

1010 BUS high-volt 1 1020 BUS high-volt 2


Set point 103.0 % Set point 105.0 %
LIM DEL OA OB ACT LIM DEL OA OB ACT

First
entry?

Enter passw. 1999 Increase


ENTER
QSK45 High Ambient Testing, Dubai Decrease

1011 BUS high-volt 1


1 103.0 120.0 % Increase
RESET SAVE
Decrease
Moves the selection

4.4.3.1 Diagram 13 – Menu Navigation

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5 Menu set-points

The following lists are in numerical order, i.e. the set points and timers appear according to
the given number.

NOTE: For the latest settings please refer to Appendix 1

5.1 Standard Protection Functions

5.1.1 Mains/BUS Voltage

Voltage selections relate to nominal phase – to phase voltage

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1010 BUS overvolt 1 Selection display - - -
1011 BUS overvolt 1 Set point 100.0% 120.0% 106.0%
1012 BUS overvolt 1 Time 0.1 s 100.0 s 10.0 s
1013 BUS overvolt 1 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC0
1014 BUS overvolt 1 Enable OFF ON ON

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1020 BUS overvolt 2 Selection display - - -
1021 BUS overvolt 2 Set point 100.0% 120.0% 108.0%
1022 BUS overvolt 2 Time 0.0 s 100.0 s 5.0 s
1023 BUS overvolt 2 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC5
1024 BUS overvolt 2 Enable OFF ON ON

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1030 BUS undervolt 1 Selection display - - -
1031 BUS undervolt 1 Set point 80.0% 100.0% 94.0%
1032 BUS undervolt 1 Time 0.1 s 100.0 s 10.0 s
1033 BUS undervolt 1 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC0
1034 BUS undervolt 1 Enable OFF ON ON

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1040 BUS undervolt 2 Selection display - - -
1041 BUS undervolt 2 Set point 80.0% 100.0% 92.0%
1042 BUS undervolt 2 Time 0.0 s 100.0 s 5.0 s
1043 BUS undervolt 2 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC5
1044 BUS undervolt 2 Enable OFF ON ON

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5.1.2 Mains/BUS Frequency

Frequency settings relate to nominal frequency setting.

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1050 BUS high freq. 1 Selection display - - -
1051 BUS high freq. 1 Set point 100.0% 110.0% 103.0%
1052 BUS high freq. 1 Time 0.1 s 100.0 s 10.0 s
1053 BUS high freq. 1 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC0
1054 BUS high freq. 1 Enable OFF ON ON

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1060 BUS high freq. 2 Selection display - - -
1061 BUS high freq. 2 Set point 100.0% 110.0% 105.0%
1062 BUS high freq. 2 Time 0.0 s 100.0 s 5.0 s
1063 BUS high freq. 2 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC5
1064 BUS high freq. 2 Enable OFF ON ON

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1070 BUS low freq. 1 Selection display - - -
1071 BUS low freq. 1 Set point 90.0% 100.0% 97.0%
1072 BUS low freq. 1 Time 0.1 s 100.0 s 10.0 s
1073 BUS low freq. 1 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC0
1074 BUS low freq. 1 Enable OFF ON ON

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1080 BUS low freq. 2 Selection display - - -
1081 BUS low freq. 2 Set point 90.0% 100.0% 95.0%
1082 BUS low freq. 2 Time 0.0 s 100.0 s 5.0 s
1083 BUS low freq. 2 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC5
1084 BUS low freq. 2 Enable OFF ON ON

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5.1.3 Generator Voltage

No. Setting Min. setting Max. Factory


setting setting
1310 Gen. high volt 1 Selection display - - -
1311 Gen. high volt 1 Set-point 100.0% 120.0% 106.0%
1312 Gen. high volt 1 Delay 0.1 s 100.0 s 10.0 s
1313 Gen. high volt 1 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC0
1314 Gen. high volt 1 Enable OFF ON ON

No. Setting Min. setting Max. Factory


setting setting
1320 Gen. high volt 2 Selection display - - -
1321 Gen. high volt 2 Set-point 100.0% 120.0% 108.0%
1322 Gen. high volt 2 Delay 0.1 s 100.0 s 5.0 s
1323 Gen. high volt 2 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC5
1324 Gen. high volt 2 Enable OFF ON ON

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No. Setting Min. setting Max. Factory
setting setting
1330 Gen. low volt 1 Selection display - - -
1331 Gen. low volt 1 Set-point 80.0% 100.0% 94.0%
1332 Gen. low volt 1 Delay 0.1 s 100.0 s 10.0 s
1333 Gen. low volt 1 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC0
1334 Gen. low volt 1 Enable OFF ON ON

No. Setting Min. setting Max. Factory


setting setting
1340 Gen. low volt 2 Selection display - - -
1341 Gen. low volt 2 Set-point 80.0% 100.0% 92.0%
1342 Gen. low volt 2 Delay 0.1 s 100.0 s 5.0 s
1343 Gen. low volt 2 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC5
1344 Gen. low volt 2 Enable OFF ON ON

5.1.4 Generator Frequency

No. Setting Min. setting Max. Factory


setting setting
1350 Gen. high freq. 1 Selection display - - -
1351 Gen. high freq. 1 Set-point 100.0% 110.0% 105.0%
1352 Gen. high freq. 1 Delay 0.2 s 100.0 s 10.0 s
1353 Gen. high freq. 1 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC0
1354 Gen. high freq. 1 Enable OFF ON ON

No. Setting Min. setting Max. Factory


setting setting
1360 Gen. high freq. 2 Selection display - - -
1361 Gen. high freq. 2 Set-point 100.0% 110.0% 107.0%
1362 Gen. high freq. 2 Delay 0.2 s 100.0 s 5.0 s
1363 Gen. high freq. 2 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC5
1364 Gen. high freq. 2 Enable OFF ON ON

No. Setting Min. setting Max. Factory


setting setting
1370 Gen. low freq. 1 Selection display - - -
1371 Gen. low freq. 1 Set-point 90.0% 100.0% 95.0%
1372 Gen. low freq. 1 Delay 0.2 s 100.0 s 10.0 s
1373 Gen. low freq. 1 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC0
1374 Gen. low freq. 1 Enable OFF ON ON

No. Setting Min. setting Max. Factory


setting setting
1380 Gen. low freq. 2 Selection display - - -
1381 Gen. low freq. 2 Set-point 90.0% 100.0% 93.0%
1382 Gen. low freq. 2 Delay 0.2 s 100.0 s 5.0 s
1383 Gen. low freq. 2 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC5
1384 Gen. low freq. 2 Enable OFF ON ON

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5.1.5 Generator Reverse Power

Reverse power settings relate to nominal power setting.

No. Setting Min. Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1090 Reverse power Selection display - - -
1091 Reverse power Set-point -50.0% 0.0% -5.0%
1092 Reverse power Time 0.1 s 100.0 s 5.0 s
1093 Reverse power Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC5
1094 Reverse power Enable OFF ON ON

5.1.6 Generator Overcurrent

Settings relate to nominal generator current.

No. Setting Min. Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1100 Overcurrent 1 Selection display - - -
1101 Overcurrent 1 Set-point 50.0% 200.0% 112.0%
1102 Overcurrent 1 Time 0.1 s 100.0 s 20.0 s
1103 Overcurrent 1 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC5
1104 Overcurrent 1 Enable OFF ON ON

No. Setting Min. Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1110 Overcurrent 2 Selection display - - -
1111 Overcurrent 2 Set-point 50.0% 200.0% 114.0%
1112 Overcurrent 2 Time 0.1 s 100.0 s 20.0 s
1113 Overcurrent 2 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC5
1114 Overcurrent 2 Enable OFF ON ON

5.1.7 Generator Overload

Settings relate to nominal power setting.

No. Setting Min. Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1160 Overload 1 Selection display - - -
1161 Overload 1 Set-point 10.0% 200.0% 110.0%
1162 Overload 1 Time 0.1 s 3200.0 s 3200.0 s
1163 Overload 1 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC0
1164 Overload 1 Enable OFF ON ON

No. Setting Min. Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1170 Overload 2 Selection display - - -
1171 Overload 2 Set-point 10.0% 200.0% 114.0%
1172 Overload 2 Time 0.1 s 600.0 s 300.0 s
1173 Overload 2 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC5
1174 Overload 2 Enable OFF ON ON

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5.1.8 Generator Current Unbalance

Settings relate to nominal generator current.

No. Setting Min. Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1220 Current unbalance Selection display - - -
1221 Current unbalance Set-point 0.0% 100.0% 30.0%
1222 Current unbalance Time 0.1 s 100.0 s 10.0 s
1223 Current unbalance Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC5
1224 Current unbalance Enable OFF ON OFF

5.1.9 Generator Voltage Unbalance

Settings relate to nominal generator voltage.

No. Setting Min. Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1230 Voltage unbalance Selection display - - -
1231 Voltage unbalance Set-point 0.0% 50.0% 5.0%
1232 Voltage unbalance Time 0.1 s 100.0 s 10.0 s
1233 Voltage unbalance Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC5
1234 Voltage unbalance Enable OFF ON OFF

5.1.10 Generator Reactive Power Import (loss of excitation)

Settings relate to nominal generator power value (kW).

No. Setting Min. Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1240 var import Selection display - - -
1241 var import Set-point 0.0% 150.0% 10.0%
1242 var import Time 0.1 s 100.0 s 10.0 s
1243 var import Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC5
1244 var import Enable OFF ON OFF

5.1.11 Generator Reactive Power Export (overexcitation)

Settings relate to nominal generator power value (kW).

No. Setting Min. Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1250 var export Selection display - - -
1251 var export Set-point 0.0% 100.0% 60.0%
1252 var export Time 0.1 s 100.0 s 10.0 s
1253 var export Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC5
1254 var export Enable OFF ON OFF

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5.2 Analogue Inputs (4…20mA input)

The alarms for the analogue 4…20mA inputs are activated when the inputs exceeds the set
points.
In the tables below the minimum setting correspond to an input at 4mA and the maximum
setting correspond to an input at 20mA.

5.2.1 Inlet Air Restriction Left

This input is placed at terminal 98, 99.

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1510 Air In Rest LH1 Selection display - - -
1511 Air In Rest LH1 Set point 0 mbar -60 mbar -45 mbar
1512 Air In Rest LH1 Time 0.1 s 10.0 s 1.0 s
1513 Air In Rest LH1 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC1
1514 Air In Rest LH1 Enable OFF ON OFF

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1520 Air In Rest LH2 Selection display - - -
1521 Air In Rest LH2 Set point 0 mbar -60 mbar -45 mbar
1522 Air In Rest LH2 Time 0.1 s 10.0 s 1.0 s
1523 Air In Rest LH2 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC1
1524 Air In Rest LH2 Enable OFF ON OFF

5.2.2 Inlet Air Restriction Right

This input is placed at terminal 100, 101.

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1530 Air In Rest RH1 Selection display - - -
1531 Air In Rest RH1 Set point 0 mbar -60 mbar -45 mbar
1532 Air In Rest RH1 Time 0.1 s 10.0 s 1.0 s
1533 Air In Rest RH1 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC1
1534 Air In Rest RH1 Enable OFF ON OFF

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1540 Air In Rest RH2 Selection display - - -
1541 Air In Rest RH2 Set point 0 mbar -60 mbar -45 mbar
1542 Air In Rest RH2 Time 0.1 s 10.0 s 1.0 s
1543 Air In Rest RH2 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC1
1544 Air In Rest RH2 Enable OFF ON OFF

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5.2.3 Exhaust Gas Temperature Left

This input is placed at terminal 102, 103.

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1550 Exh Temp Left 1 Selection display - - -
1551 Exh Temp Left 1 Set point 0 °C 750 °C 500 °C
1552 Exh Temp Left 1 Time 0.1 s 10.0 s 1.0 s
1553 Exh Temp Left 1 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC1
1554 Exh Temp Left 1 Enable OFF ON OFF

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1560 Exh Temp Left 2 Selection display - - -
1561 Exh Temp Left 2 Set point 0 °C 750 °C 500 °C
1562 Exh Temp Left 2 Time 0.1 s 10.0 s 1.0 s
1563 Exh Temp Left 2 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC1
1564 Exh Temp Left 2 Enable OFF ON OFF

5.2.4 Exhaust Gas Temperature Right

This input is placed at terminal 104, 105.

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1570 Exh Temp Right1 Selection display - - -
1571 Exh Temp Right1 Set point 0 °C 750 °C 500 °C
1572 Exh Temp Right1 Time 0.1 s 10.0 s 1.0 s
1573 Exh Temp Right1 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC1
1574 Exh Temp Right1 Enable OFF ON OFF

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1580 Exh Temp Right2 Selection display - - -
1581 Exh Temp Right2 Set point 0 °C 750 °C 500 °C
1582 Exh Temp Right2 Time 0.1 s 10.0 s 1.0 s
1583 Exh Temp Right2 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC1
1584 Exh Temp Right2 Enable OFF ON OFF

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5.2.5 4...20mA Input 1

This input is placed at terminal 126, 127.

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1730 4..20mA in No1 1 Selection display - - -
1731 4..20mA in No1 1 Set point 4.0 mA 20 mA 16 mA
1732 4..20mA in No1 1 Time 0.1 s 10.0 s 1.0 s
1733 4..20mA in No1 1 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC1
1734 4..20mA in No1 1 Enable OFF ON OFF

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1740 4..20mA in No1 2 Selection display - - -
1741 4..20mA in No1 2 Set point 4.0 mA 20 mA 16 mA
1742 4..20mA in No1 2 Time 0.1 s 10.0 s 1.0 s
1743 4..20mA in No1 2 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC1
1744 4..20mA in No1 2 Enable OFF ON OFF

5.2.6 4...20mA Input 2

This input is placed at terminal 128, 129.

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1750 4..20mA in No2 1 Selection display - - -
1751 4..20mA in No2 1 Set point 4.0 mA 20 mA 16 mA
1752 4..20mA in No2 1 Time 0.1 s 10.0 s 1.0 s
1753 4..20mA in No2 1 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC1
1754 4..20mA in No2 1 Enable OFF ON OFF

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1760 4..20mA in No2 2 Selection display - - -
1761 4..20mA in No2 2 Set point 4.0 mA 20 mA 16 mA
1762 4..20mA in No2 2 Time 0.1 s 10.0 s 1.0 s
1763 4..20mA in No2 2 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC1
1764 4..20mA in No2 2 Enable OFF ON OFF

5.2.7 4...20mA Input 3

This input is placed at terminal 130, 131.

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1770 4..20mA in No3 1 Selection display - - -
1771 4..20mA in No3 1 Set point 4.0 mA 20 mA 16 mA
1772 4..20mA in No3 1 Time 0.1 s 10.0 s 1.0 s
1773 4..20mA in No3 1 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC1
1774 4..20mA in No3 1 Enable OFF ON OFF

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No. Setting Min Max. Factory
setting setting setting
1780 4..20mA in No3 2 Selection display - - -
1781 4..20mA in No3 2 Set point 4.0 mA 20 mA 16 mA
1782 4..20mA in No3 2 Time 0.1 s 10.0 s 1.0 s
1783 4..20mA in No3 2 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC1
1784 4..20mA in No3 2 Enable OFF ON OFF

5.2.8 4...20mA Input 4

This input is placed at terminal 132, 133.

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1790 4..20mA in No4 1 Selection display - - -
1791 4..20mA in No4 1 Set point 4.0 mA 20 mA 16 mA
1792 4..20mA in No4 1 Time 0.1 s 10.0 s 1.0 s
1793 4..20mA in No4 1 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC1
1794 4..20mA in No4 1 Enable OFF ON OFF

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1800 4..20mA in No4 2 Selection display - - -
1801 4..20mA in No4 2 Set point 4.0 mA 20 mA 16 mA
1802 4..20mA in No4 2 Time 0.1 s 10.0 s 1.0 s
1803 4..20mA in No4 2 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC1
1804 4..20mA in No4 2 Enable OFF ON OFF

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5.3 Analogue Input (PT100 input)

The alarms for the PT100 inputs are activated when the inputs exceeds the set points.

5.3.1 Container Temperature

This input is placed at terminal 106, 107, 108.

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1590 Container Temp1 Selection display - - -
o o o
1551 Container Temp1 Set point 0 C 80 C 50 C
1552 Container Temp1 Time 0.1 s 10.0 s 1.0 s
1553 Container Temp1 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC1
1554 Container Temp1 Enable OFF ON OFF

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1600 Container Temp2 Selection display - - -
o o o
1601 Container Temp2 Set point 0 C 80 C 50 C
1602 Container Temp2 Time 0.1 s 10.0 s 1.0 s
1603 Container Temp2 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC1
1604 Container Temp2 Enable OFF ON OFF

5.3.2 Panel Temperature

This input is placed at terminal 109, 110, 111

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1610 Panel Temp 1 Selection display - - -
o o o
1611 Panel Temp 1 Set point 0 C 80 C 40 C
1612 Panel Temp 1 Time 0.1 s 10.0 s 1.0 s
1613 Panel Temp 1 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC1
1614 Panel Temp 1 Enable OFF ON OFF

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1620 Panel Temp 2 Selection display - - -
o o o
1621 Panel Temp 2 Set point 0 C 80 C 40 C
1622 Panel Temp 2 Time 0.1 s 10.0 s 1.0 s
1623 Panel Temp 2 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC1
1624 Panel Temp 2 Enable OFF ON OFF

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5.4 Tacho Input

The tacho input can measure a frequency input from10Hz to 10kHz.


The alarms for the tacho input are activated when the input exceeds the set points.

5.4.1 Engine Speed

This input is placed at terminal 112, 113.

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1630 Engine Speed 1 Selection display - - -
1631 Engine Speed 1 Set point 0 rpm 3000 rpm 2500 rpm
1632 Engine Speed 1 Time 0.1 s 10.0 s 1.0 s
1633 Engine Speed 1 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC1
1634 Engine Speed 1 Enable OFF ON OFF

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1640 Engine Speed 2 Selection display - - -
1641 Engine Speed 2 Set point 0 rpm 3000 rpm 2500 rpm
1642 Engine Speed 2 Time 0.1 s 10.0 s 1.0 s
1643 Engine Speed 2 Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC1
1644 Engine Speed 2 Enable OFF ON OFF

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5.5 Binary Input

The alarms for the binary inputs are activated when the inputs are activated.

5.5.1 Emergency Stop Energised

This binary input is active low, and placed at terminal 24, 28.

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1650 Emerg. Stop in Selection display - - -
1651 Emerg. Stop in Time 0.0 s 10.0 s 0.0 s
1652 Emerg. Stop in Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC2
1653 Emerg. Stop in Enable OFF ON ON

5.5.2 ECM Warning

This binary input is active high, and placed at terminal 43, 56.

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1660 ECM Warning Selection display - - -
1661 ECM Warning Time 0.0 s 10.0 s 0.0 s
1662 ECM Warning Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC0
1663 ECM Warning Enable OFF ON ON

5.5.3 ECM Shutdown

This binary input is active high, and placed at terminal 44, 56.

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1670 ECM Shutdown Selection display - - -
1671 ECM Shutdown Time 0.0 s 10.0 s 0.0 s
1672 ECM Shutdown Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC5
1673 ECM Shutdown Enable OFF ON ON

5.5.4 Air Flaps Closed

This binary input is active high, and placed at terminal 27, 28.

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1680 Air flaps closed Selection display - - -
1681 Air flaps closed Time 0.0 s 10.0 s 0.0 s
1682 Air flaps closed Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC0
1683 Air flaps closed Enable OFF ON ON

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5.5.5 AVR Over Voltage

This binary input is active high, and placed at terminal 45, 56.

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1690 AVR Overvoltage Selection display - - -
1691 AVR Overvoltage Time 0.0 s 10.0 s 0.0 s
1692 AVR Overvoltage Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC5
1693 AVR Overvoltage Enable OFF ON ON

5.5.6 Excitation Loss

This binary input is active high, and placed at terminal 46, 56.

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1700 Excitation Loss Selection display - - -
1701 Excitation Loss Time 0.0 s 10.0 s 0.0 s
1702 Excitation Loss Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC2
1703 Excitation Loss Enable OFF ON ON

5.5.7 Fuel Spillage

This binary input is active high, and placed at terminal 47, 56.

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1710 Fuel Spillage Selection display - - -
1711 Fuel Spillage Time 0.0 s 10.0 s 0.0 s
1712 Fuel Spillage Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC2
1713 Fuel Spillage Enable OFF ON ON

5.5.8 Fan Fail

This binary input is active high, and placed at terminal 117, 119.

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
1720 Fan Fail Selection display - - -
1721 Fan Fail Time 0.0 s 10.0 s 0.0 s
1722 Fan Fail Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC2
1723 Fan Fail Enable OFF ON ON

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6 Control Menu
6.1 Standard Control

6.1.1 Synchronisation

No. Setting Min. Max. Factory


setting setting setting
2010 Synchronisation Selection display - - -
2011 Synchronisation Df max. 0.0 Hz 0.5 Hz 0.3 Hz
2012 Synchronisation Df min. -0.5 Hz 0.5 Hz 0.0 Hz
2013 Synchronisation DU max. 2% 10% 5%
2014 Synchronisation Breaker delay 40 ms 300 ms 100 ms

6.1.2 Sync. Blackout

No. Setting Min. Max. Factory


setting setting setting
2020 Sync. blackout Selection display - - -
2021 Sync. blackout Df max. 0.0 Hz 5.0 Hz 3.0 Hz
2022 Sync. blackout DU max. 2% 10% 5%
2023 Sync. blackout Enable OFF ON ON

6.1.3 General Failure (Sync. Fail)

No. Setting Min. Max. Factory


setting setting setting
2030 General failure Selection display - - -
2031 General failure Delay 0.0 s 120.0 s 60.0 s
2032 General failure Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC0

6.1.4 Power Ramp Down

Power % settings relate to nominal generator power.

No. Setting Min. Max. Factory


setting setting setting
2080 Power ramp down Selection display - - -
2081 Power ramp down Speed 1.0%/s 20.0%/s 5.0%/s
2082 Power ramp down Breaker open 1.0% 20.0% 5.0%

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6.2 Gempac Control

6.2.1 Cooling Time

The cooling time is the time the engine is running at rated speed without load before it’s
stopped.
This is only used during normal stop of the engine and in Fail Class 1.

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
2200 Cooling Time Selection display - - -
2201 Cooling Time Timer 0s 1200 s 300 s

6.2.2 Start Time

The start time is the time the engine is running at idle speed (Idle/Rated relay = ON) before
it’s set to rated speed (Idle/Rated relay = OFF) during start up.
When Start Time is set to 0 sec, the engine will not run at idle speed during start up.

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
2210 Start Time Selection display - - -
2211 Start Time Timer 0s 600 s 0s

6.2.3 Synchronisation type.

No. Setting First Second Factory


setting setting setting
2150 Sync. type Selection display - - -
2151 Sync. type Sync. type Static sync. Dynamic Dynamic
sync. sync.

If dynamic synchronisation is chosen, the next menu will be 2010. If static synchronisation is
chosen, the next menu will be 2140.

6.2.3.1 Dynamic synchronisation

The setting of df max. and df min. decides whether the generator synchronises when running
faster or slower than nominal frequency.
The “dU max.” setting is related to nominal generator voltage. The “dU max.“ setting is +/-
nominal generator voltage.
The multi-line 2 compensates for the breaker delay time when synchronising.

No. Setting Min. setting Max. Factory


setting setting
2010 Dynamic sync. Selection display - - -
2011 Dynamic sync. Df max. 0.0 Hz 0.5 Hz 0.3 Hz
2012 Dynamic sync. Df min. -0.5 Hz 0.5 Hz 0.0 Hz
2013 Dynamic sync. DU max. 2% 10% 5%
2014 Dynamic sync. Breaker relay 40 ms 300 ms 50 ms

The synchronisation pulse is 400 ms.

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6.2.3.2 Static synchronisation

The phase gain and frequency gain are the control parameters used during static
synchronisation. They both control the governor output.
The phase controller will keep the angle between the generator voltage and the busbar
voltage within the closing window. The frequency controller will keep the generator frequency
and the busbar frequency at the same value.

No. Setting Min. setting Max. setting Factory


setting
2140 Static sync. Selection display - - -
2141 Static sync. GB close time 0.0 s 100.0 s 1.0 s
2142 Static sync. Closing window 0.1 deg. 20.0 deg. 10.0 deg.
2143 Static sync. Phase gain 0% 100% 40%
2144 Static sync. Frequency gain 0% 100% 40%

The synchronisation pulse is 400 ms.

6.2.3.3 Blackout closing of breaker

Settings are accepted limits (generator voltage and frequency) for closing the breaker. The
“dU max.” setting is related to nominal generator voltage.

No. Setting Min. setting Max. Factory


setting setting
2020 Sync. blackout Selection display - - -
2021 Sync. blackout Df max. 0.0 Hz 5.0 Hz 3.0 Hz
2022 Sync. blackout DU max. 2% 10% 5%
2023 Sync. blackout Enable OFF ON ON

NOTE: If blackout closing of breaker is enabled on more than one unit,


external precautions must be taken to avoid two or more generators
closing on a black/dead busbar simultaneously.

6.2.4 General failure (sync. fail.)

The general failure covers:

• Synchronisation time
• Breaker ON/OFF feedback fail
• Generator voltage not established
• Generator frequency not established
• Phase sequence error

No. Setting Min. setting Max. Factory


setting setting
2030 General failure Selection display - - -
2031 General failure Delay 30.0 s 300.0 s 60.0 s
2032 General failure Relay output A R0 (none) R4 (relay 4) R2 (relay 2)
2033 General failure Relay output B R0 (none) R4 (relay 4) R0 (none)

The general failure cannot be disabled.

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6.3 PI controller

The GEMPAC includes controllers for the different running modes. The controllers control the
analogue outputs (slot #4).
The basic principle of the controller is that a calculation is being executed every 5 * ON time
(relay output) or 5 * integ. time (analogue output). The result of this calculation indicates
whether the actual value (e.g. nominal frequency) is within the deadband. In that case there
will be no changes on the output. If the actual value is differing from the deadband, the
controller will cause an output signal change.
The analogue signal will change depending on the gain factor and the deviation from the
actual value to the desired value. The period the output signal changes will be up to 5 *
integral time.
After a period of 5 * ON time or 5 * integral time, a new calculation is carried out.
From the table below it appears what controllers are active in the different running modes.
Controllers:

Controllers Mix factor


Freq. Power Voltage var PF f/P mix U/var
mix
Fixed freq. X
Fixed power X
Droop X
P loadsharing X X X
Fixed voltage X
Fixed var X
Fixed PF X
Q loadsharing X X X

Note: 1 -The mix factors are not controllers, but they indicate the influence of the two
controllers in question.
2 – These correspond to the Mode Selection

Example:
The generator is running in loadshare mode. The f/P mix factor is set to 50%. Now the
frequency controller participates with 50% of the governor control, and the power controller
participates with: 100 - 50 = 50%.
When running in the generators, the relevant controller must be set in each desired running
mode. (Fixed frequency mode set frequency controller).
With the exception of the PF controller, the controllers are active in more running modes
depending on the application. Regardless of that, the controller values will be the same.

6.3.1 Deadband (+/- value)

The controllers will find a value within the deadband area. If the actual value is within this
area, the output signals will not change. When the calculation shows an actual value outside
the deadband area, the output signals change again.

6.3.2 Gain factor

The gain factor indicates with what rate the analogue output signal will change. A higher gain
factor will cause a faster regulation, but it might also cause the prime movers to hunt.

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6.3.3 ON-time

The output relay is active for a time of = K * ON time. K is depending on the deviation from
nominal value.
Diagrams: Analogue output and output activation time.

f = Generator frequency
f = Generator frequency
K = Constant
U = Analogue output signal
The output signal changes:
t = K x integral time [ms]

6.3.3.1 Diagram 14 – PI Controller Details

PI Controller

Dead band

Nominal Speed

Actual Speed

Speed Bias

Proporational
Gain
5 x On Time

6.3.3.2 Diagram 14A – PI Control Example

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6.3.4 Frequency controller

The ON/integral time is a combined setting. If relay speed control setting is used, the setting
indicates the shortest relay ON time. If the speed control setting is analogue output, the
setting is for the PI controller integral time.
Frequency % settings relate to nominal generator frequency.

No. Setting Min. setting Max. Factory


setting setting
2050 Freq. control Selection display - - -
2051 Freq. control Droop 0.0% 10.0% 4.0%
2052 Freq. control Deadband 0.2% 10.0% 1.0%
2053 Freq. control Gain 1 100 40
2054 Freq. control ON/integr. time 10 ms 3000 ms 100 ms

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6.3.5 Power controller

The ON/integral time is a combined setting. If relay speed control setting is used, the setting
indicates the shortest relay ON time. If the speed control setting is analogue output (option),
the setting is for the PI controller integral time.
Power % settings relate to nominal generator power.

No. Setting Min. setting Max. Factory


setting setting
2060 Power control Selection display - - -
2061 Power control Deadband 0.2% 10.0% 0.2%
2062 Power control Gain 1 100 40
2063 Power control ON/integr. time 10 ms 3000 ms 100 ms

6.3.6 Power ramp up

The delay point and time is the point where the generator stops ramping after closing of
breaker to pre-heat the engine before commencing to take load. The time duration of the pint
is determined by the delay time setting. If the delay function is not needed, set the time to 0.
Power % settings relate to nominal generator power.

No. Setting Min. setting Max. setting Factory


setting
2070 Power ramp up Selection display - - -
2071 Power ramp up Speed 1.0%/s 20.0%/s 2.0%/s
2072 Power ramp up Delay point 1% 100% 10%
2073 Power ramp up Delay time 0.0 s 180.0 s 10.0 s

6.3.7 Power ramp down

The breaker open point is where a relay output (relay 4) is activated to open the generator
breaker before reaching 0 kW.
Power % settings relate to nominal generator power.

No. Setting Min. setting Max. setting Factory


setting
2080 Power ramp down Selection display - - -
2081 Power ramp down Speed 1.0%/s 20.0%/s 10.0%/s
2082 Power ramp down Breaker open 1% 20% 5%

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6.3.8 Power/frequency control mix factor

The mix factor determines the relation between frequency control and power control when
running parallel with other generators (load sharing). The reason for the factor is that there is
only one power/frequency load sharing line.
Setting the factor to 100% selects power control only, setting it to 0% selects frequency
control only.

No. Setting Min. setting Max. Factory


setting setting
2090 P/f contr. mix Selection display - - -
2091 P/f contr. mix Mix factro 0% 100% 50%

6.3.9 Voltage controller.

Voltage deadband % settings relate to nominal generator voltage.

No. Setting Min. setting Max. Factory


setting setting
2100 Voltage control Selection display - - -
2101 Voltage control Deadband 0.0% 10.0% 0.2%
2102 Voltage control Gain 1 100 40
2103 Voltage control ON/integr. time 10 ms 3000 ms 100 ms

6.3.10 VAR controller

var deadband % settings relate to nominal generator power value, i.e. it is assumed that the
generator var value is the same as the kW value. This is not correct, but the assumption is
made for control purposes only.

No. Setting Min. setting Max. Factory


setting setting
2110 var control Selection display - - -
2111 var control Deadband 0.0% 10.0% 0.2%
2112 var control Gain 1 100 40
2113 var control ON/integr. time 10 ms 3000 ms 100 ms

6.3.11 VAR/Voltage control mix factor

The mix factor determines the relation between voltage control and var control when running
parallel with other generators (load sharing). The reason for the factor is that there is only
one var/voltage load sharing line.
Setting the factor to 100% selects var control only; setting it to 0% selects voltage control
only.

No. Setting Min. setting Max. Factory


setting setting
2120 var/U contr. mix Selection display - - -
2121 var/U contr. mix Mix factor 0% 100% 50%

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6.3.12 Power factor (PF) controller

The ON/integral time is a combined setting. If relay PF control setting is used, the setting
indicates the shortest relay ON time. If the PF control setting is analogue output (option), the
setting is for the PI controller integral time.
PF deadband is the zone (+/- value) around PF setting value where the relay output does not
operate. The value is disregarded if analogue PF control output is used.

No. Setting Min. setting Max. Factory


setting setting
2130 PF control Selection display - - -
2131 PF control Deadband 0.00 0.10 0.05
2132 PF control Gain 1 100 40
2133 PF control ON/integr. time 10 ms 3000 ms 100 ms

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7 Power Menu

The power menu includes all the menus used for power management - peak lopping.

7.1 Peak Lopping

7.1.1 Mains power

The mains power set point is the maximum allowed imported power from mains in a peak
lopping system.
It’s possible to have two set points, a daytime- and a nighttime set point. The daytime period
is set in menu 3020.
The GEMPAC needs a 0...10VDC signal on terminal 40, 41 from a power transducer,
measuring the imported power from mains.
0VDC at the transducer signal must correspond to 0.0MW-imported power from mains.
10VDC at the transducer signal must correspond to the transducer scale set point in menu
3013.

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
3010 Mains Power Selection display - - -
3011 Mains Power Daytime 0.00 MW 9.99 MW 0.75 MW
3012 Mains Power Night time 0.00 MW 9.99 MW 1.00 MW
3013 Mains Power Transducer scale 0.00 MW 9.99 MW 1.50 MW

7.1.2 Daytime Period

The start and stop for the daytime period are set with hours and minute.

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
3020 Daytime Period Selection display - - -
3021 Daytime Period Start Hour 0 23 8
3022 Daytime Period Start Minute 0 59 0
3023 Daytime Period Stop Hour 0 23 16
3024 Daytime Period Stop Minute 0 59 0

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7.1.3 Start First Generator

This set point is used to start the first gen-set when no other gen-set in the peak lopping
system are active.
When the imported mains power exceeds XX% (menu 3031) of the mains power set point
(menu 3011 or 3012), the first gen-set is started and synchronised to the busbar. The gen-set
will run at fixed power according to the Base Load set-point in menu 3033, until the imported
mains power reach mains power set-point. It’s always the available gen-set with the lowest
communication ID that will be started.

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
3030 Start First Generator Selection display - - -
3031 Start First Generator Set Point 20% 100% 80%
3032 Start First Generator Time 0.0 s 100.0 s 10.0 s
3033 Start First Generator Base Load 0% 100% 5%

7.1.4 Stop First Generator

This set point is used to stop the gen-set when only this gen-set in the peak lopping system is
active.
When the imported mains power goes below XX% of the mains power set point, the first gen-
set is stopped.

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
3040 Stop First Generator Selection display - - -
3041 Stop First Generator Set Point 20% 80% 20%
3042 Stop First Generator Time 0.0 s 100.0 s 30.0 s

7.1.5 Start Next Generator

This set point is used to start the next gen-set when one or more gen-set in the peak lopping
system already are active.
When the load at the other active gen-sets exceeds XX% of their nominal power, the next
gen-set is started and synchronised to the busbar. The load above the mains set point is
equally distributed to the active gen-sets in percent of the their nominal power.
It’s always the available gen-set with the lowest communication ID that will be started.

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
3050 Start Next Generator Selection display - - -
3051 Start Next Generator Set Point 20% 80% 80%
3052 Start Next Generator Time 0.0 s 10.0 s 100.0 s

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7.1.6 Stop Next Generator

This set point is used to stop the next gen-set when more than one gen-set in the peak
lopping system is active.
When the load on the gen-sets goes below XX% of their nominal power and the other active
gen-sets have enough available power to handle the load, the gen-set will deload and stop.
It’s always the active gen-set that have been connected longest time to the busbar, that will
be stopped. This time will be reset when the circuit breaker are opened, and is not the same
as the run time in menu 4410.

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
3060 Stop Next Generator Selection display - - -
3061 Stop Next Generator Set Point 20% 80% 20%
3062 Stop Next Generator Time 0.0 s 10.0 s 100.0 s

If the Open Breaker Request input is activated when the gen-set is in peak lopping mode, the
gen-set will switch to manual mode (fixed frequency, fixed voltage). The peak-lopping mode is
activated again by activate the Mode Enable input.

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8 System Menu
8.1 Settings

8.1.1 Nominal settings

No. Setting Min. Max. Factory


setting setting setting
4010 Nominal settings Selection display - - -
4011 Nominal settings Frequency 48.0 Hz 62.0 Hz 60.0 Hz
4012 Nominal settings Generator Power 10 kW 99 MW 1000 kW
4013 Nominal settings Generator current 0A 9000 A 1220 A
4014 Nominal settings Generator volt 100 V 25000 V 440 V

8.1.2 Transformer

No. Setting Min. Max. Factory


setting setting setting
4020 Transformer Selection display - - -
4021 Transformer Volt prim 100 V 25000 V 440 V
4022 Transformer Volt sec 100 V 690 V 440 V
4023 Transformer Current prim 5A 9000 A 2000 A
4024 Transformer Current sec 1A 5A 5A

8.1.3 External Communication

The CAN-bus ID for the Gempac is set in this menu.

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
4050 Ext. Comm. Selection display - - -
4051 Ext. Comm. ID 1 20 1
4052 Ext. Comm. Alarm OFF ON ON
4053 Ext. Comm. Enable OFF ON ON

8.1.4 Auto Detection Run

When Auto Detection Run is enabled the following protection alarms will be disabled when
the engine not is running.

• Inlet Air Restriction Left


• Inlet Air Restriction Right
• Exhaust Gas Temperature Left
• Exhaust Gas Temperature Right
• 4…20mA input 1 – 4
• Engine Speed
• DG Voltage Low
• DG Frequency Low

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The Auto Detection Run function will detect the engine as running when DG Voltage > 30% of
Unom and DG frequency are > 30Hz.
When the engine is detected as running the timer will be started. When the timer timeout the
protection alarms are enabled.

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
4110 Auto det. Run Selection display - - -
4111 Auto det. Run Time 0.0 s 120.0 s 5.0 s
4112 Auto det. Run Enable OFF ON ON

8.1.5 Battery Low Voltage Alarm

No. Setting Min. Max. Factory


setting setting setting
4220 Battery low V Selection display - - -
4221 Battery low V Set-point 15.0 V 25.0 V 18.0 V
4222 Battery low V Time 0.0 s 10.0 s 1.0 s
4223 Battery low V Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC0
4224 Battery low V Enable OFF ON ON

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8.1.6 Load Share Line Selection

The load sharing is selected to the type of load share unit connected to the load sharing line.
Only one type of load share units can be connected to the load sharing lines.
This load share line selection only select the voltage level on the load share line. The
impedance must be adjusted externally.

With Deif, Barber Coleman Woodward and GAC load sharing two load sharing lines are used,
one for active (P) load sharing (term. 37, 38) and one for reactive (Q) load sharing (term. 38,
39).

With Selco T4800 load sharing only one load share line is used for active (P) load sharing
(term. 37, 38) and there is no voltage/var/power factor control.

To fit the load share signal to the right Barber Coleman load share unit, it’s possible to
configure the load share signal between 1 and 5VDC by menu 4240.

No. Setting Setting Factory


setting
4250 Load sharing Selection display - -
4251 Load sharing DEIF 0
Selco T4800 1
Barber Coleman 2 0
Woodward 3
GAC 4

No. Load share line Active Reactive Comments


0 Deif ± 5VDC ± 5VDC -100%...0…+100%
1 Selco T4800 ± 1VDC NA -100%…0…100%.
Both f and P contribution to active
load share
2 Barber Coleman ±0-5VDC ±0-5VDC -100%…0…100%
Configurable signal range
3 Woodward 0-3VDC 0-3VDC 0…100%
4 GAC 0-5VDC 0-5VDC 0…100%

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8.1.7 Tacho Input Configuration

When the tacho input not are used, the number of teeth must be set to 0. The readout will
then be 0 RPM.
Menu 4402, 4403, 4404 and 4405 are only available for Twinpack and 50G3 application.
The cranking will stop when the engine reach “crank limit speed”. If the engine fails to start
within “max crank time”, then will the cranking stop for the selected “rest time”, and the start
cranking again.
The number of cranking attempts is set in menu 4405.
If the engine fails to start within the selected start attempts a start fail alarm will appear.

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
4400 Tacho Config Selection display - - -
4401 Tacho Config Numb. of teeth 0 500 0
4402 Tacho Config Crank. Lim. 0 RPM 6000 RPM 450 RPM
4403 Tacho Config Max Crank Time 0s 600.0 s 5.0 s
4404 Tacho Config Rest. time 0s 600.0 s 10.0 s
4405 Tacho Config Start Attempts 1 10 3

8.1.8 Total Running Time

The running time of the gen-set is the total time the generator fuel run relay has operated
since the GEMPAC unit was installed.
This menu is used for setting the running time of the gen-set at the time when the Gempac is
mounted.

No. Setting Min Max. Factory


setting setting setting
4410 Total Run Time Selection display - - -
4411 Total Run Time Years 0 40 0
4412 Total Run Time Days 0 364 0
4413 Total Run Time Hours 0 23 0
4414 Total Run Time Minutes 0 59 0

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8.2 System setup

8.2.1 Nominal settings

No. Setting Min. setting Max. Factory


setting setting
4010 Nominal settings Selection display - - -
4011 Nominal settings Frequency 48.0 Hz 62.0 Hz 60.0 Hz
4012 Nominal settings Generator power 10 kW 99 MW 480 kW
4013 Nominal settings Generator current 0A 9000 A 787 A
4014 Nominal settings Generator volt. 100 V 25000 V 440 V

8.2.2 Transformer

Voltage transformer: If no voltage transformer is present, the primary and secondary side
values are set to generator nominal value.

No. Setting Min. setting Max. Factory


setting setting
4020 Transformer Selection display - - -
4021 Transformer Volt. prim. 100 V 25000 V 440 V
4022 Transformer Volt. sec. 100 V 690 V 440 V
4023 Transformer Current prim. 5A 9000 A 1000 A
4024 Transformer Current sec. 1A 5A 5A

8.2.3 Controller settings

The setting values are used if external set-point or serial communication set-point is not
chosen. That means that the mode inputs (terminals 50 and 53) for external set-points are
OFF.
The GEMPAC unit will control the generator according to these set-points:

Fixed power mode (48): Set-point 4031


Fixed var mode (51): Set-point 4032
Fixed PF mode (52): Set-point 4033

Power setting relates to generator nominal power (kW). var setting is inductive reactive power
and relates to generator nominal power (kW ~ var). Power factor setting is inductive value.
No. Setting Min. setting Max. Factory
setting setting
4030 Controller Selection display - - -
4031 Controller Power 0% 100% 100%
4032 Controller var 0% 100% 30%
4033 Controller Power factor (ind.) 0.60 1.00 0.90

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Communication control enable/disable control (option H)

No. Setting Min. setting Max. Factory


setting setting
4040 Comm. control Selection display - - -
4041 Comm. control Power OFF ON OFF
4042 Comm. control Frequency OFF ON OFF
4043 Comm. control Voltage OFF ON OFF
4044 Comm. control var OFF ON OFF
4045 Comm. control PF OFF ON OFF
4046 Comm. control Mode selections OFF ON OFF

NOTE: Selecting communication control ON will overrule external and internal settings.

8.2.4 External communication control

No. Setting Min. setting Max. Factory


setting setting
4050 External comm. Selection display - - -
4051 External comm. ID 1 247 1
4052 External comm. 19200 Baud OFF ON OFF

The Baud rate can only be changed with MODBUS communication.

8.2.5 External Communication Protection

No. Setting Min. Max. setting Factory


setting setting
4090 External comm. error Selection display - - -
4091 External comm. error Delay 1.0 s 100.0 s 10.0 s
4092 External comm. error Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC0
4094 External comm. error Enable OFF ON OFF

8.2.6 Date and time (internal clock) setting

No. Setting Min. setting Max. Factory


setting setting
4100 Date and time Selection display - - -
4101 Date and time Year These settings have no practical limit.
4102 Date and time Month Factory settings will be present date and
4103 Date and time Date time in GMT –1 Hour when produced.
4104 Date and time Hour
4105 Date and time Minute

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8.2.7 Auto detection of running signal

This function inhibits the generator frequency and voltage alarms when the measurements
are less than 30% of the nominal values.

No. Setting Min. setting Max. Factory


setting setting
4110 Auto detection Selection display - - -
run
4111 Auto detection Auto det. run OFF ON OFF
run

8.2.8 Battery under voltage alarm

No. Setting Min. setting Max. Factory


setting setting
4220 Battery low V Selection display - - -
4226 Battery low V Set-point 15.0 V 24.0 V 18.0 V
4227 Battery low V Time 0.0 s 10.0 s 1.0 s
4228 Battery low V Fail Class FC0 FC5 FC0
4225 Battery low V Enable OFF ON OFF

The alarm is for the auxiliary power supply.

8.2.9 Language

No. Setting Setting Factory


setting
4230 Language Selection display - -
4231 Language English 1 1
German 2 -
French 3 -
Spanish 4 -

8.2.10 Number of teeth

No. Setting Min. setting Max. Factory


setting setting
4400 Number of teeth Selection display - - -
4401 Number of teeth Set-point 0 500 142

This setting is used for adapting the GEMPAC unit tacho signal to the number of teeth on the
engine flywheel, if the tacho input on the I/O extension card is used. If zero is entered then
the function will be disabled.

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8.2.11 User password

The user password menu can only be entered using the “JUMP” pushbutton.

No. Setting Min. setting Max. Factory


setting setting
4976 User password Setting 0 32000 2000

8.2.12 Service menu

The service menu can only be entered using the “JUMP” pushbutton. This menu is used in
service situations.
In the alarm selection you can see all the alarm timers and their remaining time if they are
counting.
The input and output selections show the present status of the inputs and outputs. E.g. mode
inputs, relay outputs and load sharing lines.

No. Setting Description


4980 Service menu Selection display
Service menu Alarm Shows remaining time
Service menu Digital input Shows input status
Service menu Digital output Shows output status

8.2.13 Application menu

This menu can only be entered using the “JUMP” pushbutton.


The purpose of this menu is to change the measuring principle of the multi-line 2, if it is used
in different distribution systems.

No. Setting Description Factory setting


6100 Application Selection display - -
Application Mode 0 Normal (3 phase) Normal (3 phase)
Application Mode 1 Split phase -
Application Mode 2 Single phase -

The split phase selection is used if the distribution system is one with 2 phases and neutral.
The phases are split 180 degrees. The display shows L1 and L3.
The single phase selection is used in a system with one phase (L1) and neutral. The display
shows only L1.

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8.2.14 Transferring set points by CAN-bus.

To ensure that the settings of the GEMPAC’s in a peak lopping system are alike, the following
settings are transferred by CAN-bus to the other GEMPAC’s.

No. Name Settings


1010 UBBHigh1 Set point Time Fail-class Enable
1020 UBBHigh2 Set point Time Fail-class Enable
1030 UBBLow1 Set point Time Fail-class Enable
1040 UBBLow2 Set point Time Fail-class Enable
1050 fBBHigh1 Set point Time Fail-class Enable
1060 fBBHigh2 Set point Time Fail-class Enable
1070 fBBLow1 Set point Time Fail-class Enable
1080 fBBLow2 Set point Time Fail-class Enable
2050 Freq. Control Droop Deadband Gain Intg. Time
2060 Power Control Deadband Gain Intg. Time
2090 P/f Control Mix Mix Factor
2100 Voltage Control Deadband Gain Intg. Time
2110 VAR Control Deadband Gain Intg. Time
2120 VAR/V Mix Mix Factor
2130 PF Control Mix Deadband Gain Intg. Time
3010 Mains Power Daytime Nighttime Transducer
scale
3020 Daytime Period Start Hour Start Stop Hour Stop
Minute Minute
3030 Start first Set point Time Base Load
generator
3040 Stop first Set point Time
generator
3050 Start next gen. Set point Time
3060 Stop next Set point Time
generator
4010 Nom. Settings Frequency Voltage
4100 Date - Time Year Month Day Hour Minute
4240 Load share Max.
output Voltage
4250 Load share type Type

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9 Extern Communication Control

It’s possible to control the Gempac by the Modbus protocol via the Service Port.
Referrer to “Modbus Protocol for Aggreko Gempac” by MAA / 020206.
The input “Local Control On” (terminal 51) must be disabled to use the extern communication
control, and enabled to use local control.
When extern communication control is selected then the digital inputs ignored.

Terminal Name
91 Mode Selector 1
92 Mode Selector 2
93 Mode Selector 3
96 Mode Enable
48 Engine Start
52 Remote Start
53 Manual / Auto switch
50 Close CB Request
114 Extern set-point Power
115 Extern set-point Voltage

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10 Mode selection

The following modes can be selected with mode input 1, 2, 3 and Mode Enable.
Mode1-5 can be overruled by intern mode selection in menu 4260.

No. Mode Enable Mode 3 Mode 2 Mode 1 Function Comments


0 0 X X X Manual No regulation
1 1 0 0 0 Peak looping Load / var sharing
2 1 0 0 1 Base load Fixed power / PF control
3 1 0 1 0 Droop Frequency droop / var sharing
4 1 0 1 1 Load sharing Load / var sharing
5 1 1 0 0 BaseLoad Fixed Power / var sharing
6 1 1 0 1
7 1 1 1 0
8 1 1 1 1

All mode changes are updated in the event log.

Mode Event text Comments


No.
0 Manual Mode
1 Peak Lopping Mode
1 System Mode - Manual If “Open Breaker Request” in peak lopping
mode.
1 System Mode - Load Share If loss of mains (mains < 10kW) in peak
lopping mode.
1 System Mode - Base Load If loss of CAN-bus connection in peak
(P/PF) lopping mode.
1 System Mode - Normal Returned to normal peak lopping mode after
running in another system mode.
2 Base Load P/PF Mode
3 Droop Mode
4 Load Sharing Mode
5 Base Load P/var Mode

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11 PEAK-LOPPING

Peak lopping is a method of controlling a generator running in parallel with the mains. This
method is intended for industries where fixed power consumption from mains is desirable
(e.g. to cut off the very expensive peak of the power consumption). The way it is done is to
measure and control the entire plant consumption and have this control decide how much
power the parallel running generator must produce.
A power transducer measures the actual imported power to the plant. A 0 to 10VDC signal-
line from the power meter controls the power output required by the GEMPAC power system.
The GEMPAC/GEMPAC’s have a plant set point that will control the maximum allowable level
of power import.
By comparing the plant set point, the imported power and the generator loadsharing set
points the GEMPAC system will start and stop the necessary gen-sets.
The GEMPAC will always start the gen-set with the lowest running hours and stop the gen-set
with the highest running hours.
The can-bus is used to transfer start, stop and load-sharing signals between the generators.

11.1 Fault conditions

11.1.1 Loss of Mains

When the mains are lost, the generators will run in load share mode and will use the load
share line.

11.1.2 Loss of Can-bus Connection

When an individual GEMPAC generator looses the can-bus connection, it will switch to fixed
power / fixed PF mode and will continue to produce the same power and PF at the point when
the loss of can-bus connection happened. The other gensets in the peak lopping system will
continue to run in peak lopping mode.
If there are only two GEMPAC generators in the peak lopping system, the one with highest ID
will run fixed power / fixed PF and the one with lowest ID will run peak lopping.
Power consumption

PLANT BUSBAR MAINS

0...10V TAS-331DG
or GPU

LOAD

CAN-BUS

11.1.2.1 Diagram 15 – Example Set-up

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11.2 Engine Deloading

The GEMPAC system has a deload function which is used when the generator breaker has to
be opened with no load. The deload function is primarily used when running parallel with
other generators or the mains.
When running in stand-alone mode, it is not possible to deload the generator, as there is no
other generator to take the load. If the deload input is set, the breaker will be opened instantly
in fixed frequency mode. In base load, peak lopping, droop and loadsharing mode the speed
of the generator will be decreased. The breaker will not open.
When running in parallel, the deload input will still open the breaker instantly in fixed
frequency mode. In base load, droop and loadsharing mode, the load will be decreased and
the breaker will open at a configurable set point. The factory setting is 5% of nominal power.

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12 Utility Software

With the utility software it’s possible to configure the spare analogue and binary inputs, and to
set the control settings in all operation modes.
The utility software must be version 1.21 or higher to work with Gempac software version
1.10.0 and higher.

12.1 Using the utility software.

Ensure that you have the latest version of the software available loaded on your PC.

The utility software is a simple, powerful, widows driven interface tool for the GEMPAC unit.

To connect to your PC, attach and RS232 null modem cable to the Service port of the
GEMPAC unit and plug into a spare serial COM port on your PC.

When you open the utility software select ‘Connection’ and tick the appropriate COM port
from the menu.

To upload the setting configuration from the unit Click ‘File’ ‘Upload Parameters’ it will take up
to 30 seconds to upload the configuration list from the unit.

To ensure all parameters are view Click ‘File’ ‘Filtration’ to deselect the filter.

Selecting the relevant parameter, which opens an editing window to allow modification a
number of parameters, can amend the parameter list.

By clicking ‘View’ there are options for viewing real time analogue and digital information
relating to the GEMPAC unit. This is particularly useful for troubleshooting wiring problems
and identifying incorrectly connected controls and relays.

Configuration files can be saved and printed out; it is recommended that prior to modifying the
configuration of the GEMPAC unit a backup of the original be made.

Entire configuration files can be downloaded to the GEMPAC unit Click ‘File’ ‘Download
Parameters’ or individual parameters can be modified by Clicking ‘Send’ in the parameter edit
window.

12.1.1 Application Control

Note: Do not run generator when updating the software revision


When updating the software version of the GEMPAC unit, all parameters will return to
the factory setting.
The correct application will need to be chosen as well as all the correct parameters
updated.

If a new software update is issued the operating system for the GEMPAC unit can be
updated.

The GEMPAC software is an a37 file extension. This should only be modified if advised by
Aggreko Manufacturing.

To update the software revision, ensure your PC is connected to the GEMPAC unit and click
‘File’ ‘Application Control’ When the application control menu appears select the Download

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sheet and ‘Open File’ find the revised a37 file in your harddrive and select then ‘Start
Download’ this will take upto 5 minutes. When complete exit the window.

12.2 Configurable Spare Inputs

The 8 4…20mA analogue inputs and the two PT100 inputs (term. 98-111 and 126-133) can
be configured in a dialog box like below.
Besides setting the set-point, Timer, FailClass and Enable for each input the following can be
set.
• Input text
• Minimum set-point value (only for 4..20mA inputs)
• Maximum set-point value (only for 4..20mA inputs)
• Unit (only for 4..20mA inputs)
• High / low alarm (alarm is activated when the value is over / below the set-point)
• Inverse Prop. (only for 4..20mA inputs)

Value
Inverse Prop OFF
Maxim um
set-point value

Minimum
set-point value

Input
4 mA 20 m A
Value
Inverse Prop ON
Maxim um
set-point value

Minimum
set-point value

Input
4 mA 20 m A

If an input has two alarm levels (like the analogue inputs), the input text, minimum set-point
value, maximum set-point value, unit and the Inverse prop. setting will be the same for level 2
as for level 1.
If the minimum set-point value and maximum set-point value are changed in level 1, it must
be downloaded to the GEMPAC and then uploaded before it’s valid for level 2. If this is not
done the messages “value is outside limits” or “illegal data value” will be shown.

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The binary input (term. 118) can be configured in a dialog box like below.
Besides setting the set-point, Timer, FailClass and Enable for the input the following can be
set.
• Input text
• High / low alarm

The configurable texts will only be shown in the protection menus and the utility software.
The readout of the measuring value in line 2 of the display will always have a fixed text for the
input.

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Input Terminals Displayed text
4..20mA Analogue Input E1 98, 99 4...20mA E1
4..20mA Analogue Input E2 100, 101 4...20mA E2
4..20mA Analogue Input E3 102, 103 4...20mA E3
4..20mA Analogue Input E4 104, 105 4...20mA E4
PT100 Input 1 106, 107, 108 PT100 1
PT100 Input 2 109, 110, 111 PT100 2
4..20mA Analogue Input 1 132, 133 4..20mA 1
4..20mA Analogue Input 2 130, 131 4..20mA 2
4..20mA Analogue Input 3 128, 129 4..20mA 3
4..20mA Analogue Input 4 126, 127 4..20mA 4

12.3 Control settings libraries for operation mode

One control settings library is available for each operation mode.

Mode No. Mode Setting library name


1 Peak Lopping S1
2 Base Load (P/PF) S2
3 Droop S3
4 Load Sharing S4
5 Base Load (P/var) S5

When changing operation mode, the control settings library is automatic changed to the
current operation mode.
Each control setting library contains the following settings:

• Frequency Control Gain


• Frequency Control Time
• Power Control Gain
• Power Control Time
• Voltage Control Gain
• Voltage Control Time
• var Control Gain
• var Control Time
• PF Control Gain
• PF Control Time

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With the utility software it’s possible to set the control settings for all settings libraries at the
same time when downloading.
With the menus at the display unit, it’s only possible to set the control settings for the current
operation mode.
When changing to Manual Mode (Mode Enable input = OFF) the displayed control setting in
the display unit is from the last selected operation mode.

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13 System Logic

This section describes the logic to be implemented in GEMPAC/GEMPAC for tripping and
genset control.
Fail classes are those actions that can be chosen from the GEMPAC/GEMPACs protection
menus.

13.1 Log Event

• CB Closed
• CB open
• Open breaker Request
• Close breaker Request
• Engine Start
• Engine Start remote
• Engine stopping
• Engine stopping remote
• Local/remote control
• Auto/Manual control

13.2 Engine Starting

• If Start Engine (S9) AND S1==manual AND NOT ECM shutdown AND NOT C-Alarms
o Log Event
o Open Air Flaps (Relay 8 OFF)
o Open Fuel (Relay 2 OFF)
o Start Engine (Relay 11 and Relay 12 ON)
o If Start delay > 0 s
! Idle Speed (Relay 6 ON)
o Time out start delay (0 – 10 minutes)
! Rated Speed (Relay 6 OFF)
! Enable modes 0-9

• If Remote start(52) AND S1 == Auto AND NOT ECM shutdown AND NOT C-Alarms
o Log Event
o Open Air Flaps (Relay 8 OFF)
o Open Fuel (Relay 2 OFF)
o Start Engine (Relay 11 and Relay 12 ON)
o If Start delay > 0 s
! Idle Speed (Relay 6 ON)
o Timeout start delay (0 – 10 minutes)
! Rated Speed (Relay 6 OFF)
• Enable modes 0-9

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13.3 Mode Initiate

• if bRunning == ON AND Mode Enable ON


o Mode = input (91 - 93)
o Start sync
o Check for CB feedback on 25 and 26
• if bRunning == OFF AND Mode Enable OFF
o Mode=0
o start regulation (frequency/volt)
o if(close breaker)
o start sync
o Check for CB feedback on 25 and 26

13.4 Warning - Fail Class 0

• If Alarm
o Log alarm
o Display Alarm

13.5 Engine Stop - Fail Class 1

• If (NOT Remote Start AND S1==auto ) OR Engine Stop OR fail class 1 alarm.
o Log event
o Deload
o Open CB (Relay 1 ON pulse)
o Check for CB feedback on 25 and 26
o Timeout Cooling delay (0-10 minutes)
o Engine stop (Relay 11 and Relay 12 OFF)

13.6 Emergency stop - Fail Class 2

• If fail class 2 alarm


o Log event
o Trip CB (Relay 3 OFF pulse)
o Check for CB feedback on 25 and 26
o Emergency stop / fuel close (Relay 2 OFF)
o Engine stop (Relay 11 and Relay 12 OFF)
o Open CB (Relay 1 ON pulse)

13.7 Shutdown - Fail Class 3

• If fail class 3 alarm


o Log event
o Deload
o Open CB (Relay 1 ON pulse)
o Check for CB feedback on 25 and 26
o Engine stop (Relay 11 and Relay 12 OFF)

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13.8 Emergency shutdown - Fail Class 4

• if fail class 4 alarm


o Log event
o Trip CB (Relay 3 OFF pulse)
o Check for CB feedback on 25 and 26
o Close Air Flaps (Relay 8 On)
o Emergency stop / fuel close (Relay 2 OFF)
o Engine stop (Relay 11 and Relay 12 OFF)
o Open CB (Relay 1 ON pulse)

13.9 Electrical Fault - Fail Class 5

• if fail class 5 alarm


o Trip CB (Relay 3 OFF pulse)
o Open CB (Relay 1 ON pulse)
o Check for CB feedback on 25 and 26
o Display alarm

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14 General data
14.1 Technical specifications

Accuracy: Class 1.0 according to IEC 688

Operating temperature: -25…70°C

Aux. supply: 24 VDC -25/+30%

Measuring voltage: 100…690 VAC. Consumption max. 0.15 VA per phase

Frequency: 30…70 Hz

Measuring current: From current transformers …/1 A or …/5 A. Consumption max. 0.3
VA per phase

Binary inputs: Input voltage 12…32 VDC. Impedance 2.4 kΩ, bi-directional

Open collector outputs: Supply voltage 12…32 VDC. Load max. 10 mA

Load sharing lines: +/-5 VDC, this s Scalable depending on the type of load sharing
used.

Analogue inputs: +/-10 VDC, impedance 100 kΩ (not galvanically separated)

Relay outputs: 250 V/8 A or 24 VDC/1 A. Refer to actual description of I/O’s

Safety: To EN 61010-1 installation category (overvoltage category) III, 600 V,


pollution degree 2

Galvanic separation: Between AC voltage, AC current and other I/O’s: 3250 VAC – 50 Hz
– 1 min. Between analogue outputs: 500 VDC – 1 min.

EMC/CE: According to EN-50081-1/2, EN-50082-1/2, SS4361503 (PL4) and


IEC 255-3

Material: All plastic parts are self-extinguishing to UL94 (V1)

Climate: HSE, to DIN 40040


2 2
Connections: 4 mm multi stranded for AC currents, all others 2.5 mm multi
stranded

Response times: From the set-point is reached till the output is activated and the delay
set to 0.
Busbar 2: Over/under voltage <50 ms
Over/under frequency <50 ms
Generator and busbar 1:Over/under voltage 70-150 ms
Over/under frequency 70-150 ms
Current: 100-160 ms
Rocof: 100 ms (4 periods)
Vector jump: 30 ms

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Protection: Case: IP40
Terminals: IP20
Operator panel: IP52 (IP54 when mounted with gasket)
To IEC 529 and EN 60529

Mounting: Base mounted with six screws or DIN rail mounted.

Type approval: DNV, GL, LR and ABS for use in unmanned machinery space

Mounting: Base mounted with six screws or DIN rail mounted. If DIN rail mounted in
marine applications, additional means against excessive mechanical
vibrations must be used

14.2 Unit dimensions

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14.3 Display dimensions

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14.4 Panel cutout for display

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