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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.
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.
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.
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.
• 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
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)
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.
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
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1.8 Terminal strip overview (QSK45)
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
V OUT 0
V OUT +
ANALOGUE
OUTPUTS SPARE
BOARD
Hz OUT 0
Hz OUT +
COMMON
ECM IDLE/RATED
SPARE
COMMON FAN FAIL
SPEED DECREASE ENGINE STOP
REMOTE START
TACHO MAG PICK-UP
LOCAL CONTROL ON
ENGINE START
FUEL SPILLAGE
EXCITATION LOSS PT100 INPUT1
AVR OVERVOLTAGE
4-20mA INPUT3
4-20mA INPUT2
4-20mA INPUT1
2.2.1 Inputs
The inputs 23-27 on slot #1 are control inputs. Terminal 28 is the common (J2)
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.
Emergency stop, will be energised high when the system is running normally, this signal is
required to keep relay 2 energised.
CB Closed, is energised high when the circuit breaker is in the closed position.
CB Open, is energised high when the circuit breaker is in the open position.
Air Flaps, this is energised high when the air flaps are closed.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
NOTE: Current inputs are galvanically separated. Maximum burden is 0.3 VA per phase.
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.
2.7.1.1 Input 90
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fan Fail, this will go high if the engine cooling fan circuit breaker trips.
Spare
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.
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.
Even though screened cable is not needed, it is recommended if the cable run is longer than
5 m between units.
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
All binary inputs are 24 VDC bi-directional optocoupler. Typical input is:
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.
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
GEMPAC
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
A standard computer extension cable can be used (9-pole SUB-D male/female plugs) or a
cable can be tailored:
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.
A standard computer null-modem cable can be used (9-pole SUB-D female/female plugs) or a
cable can be tailored:
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.
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:
: 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).
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:
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.
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.
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.
The third line is an indication line. The third line contains an explanation for the lower line
selection of set-up.
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.
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.
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:
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:
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.
The above settings are used by the GEMPAC for control and protection settings.
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”).
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.
Beware: Write down the new password. If you forget it, entering the menus will not be
possible.
The menu navigating starts from the daily use display fourth line and is carried out from there
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:
First
entry?
The following lists are in numerical order, i.e. the set points and timers appear according to
the given number.
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.
The alarms for the PT100 inputs are activated when the inputs exceeds the set points.
The alarms for the binary inputs are activated when the inputs are activated.
This binary input is active low, and placed at terminal 24, 28.
This binary input is active high, and placed at terminal 43, 56.
This binary input is active high, and placed at terminal 44, 56.
This binary input is active high, and placed at terminal 27, 28.
This binary input is active high, and placed at terminal 45, 56.
This binary input is active high, and placed at terminal 46, 56.
This binary input is active high, and placed at terminal 47, 56.
This binary input is active high, and placed at terminal 117, 119.
6.1.1 Synchronisation
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.
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.
If dynamic synchronisation is chosen, the next menu will be 2010. If static synchronisation is
chosen, the next menu will be 2140.
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.
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.
Settings are accepted limits (generator voltage and frequency) for closing the breaker. The
“dU max.” setting is related to nominal generator voltage.
• Synchronisation time
• Breaker ON/OFF feedback fail
• Generator voltage not established
• Generator frequency not established
• Phase sequence error
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:
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.
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.
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.
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]
PI Controller
Dead band
Nominal Speed
Actual Speed
Speed Bias
Proporational
Gain
5 x On Time
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The power menu includes all the menus used for power management - peak lopping.
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.
The start and stop for the daytime period are set with hours and minute.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
8.1.2 Transformer
When Auto Detection Run is enabled the following protection alarms will be disabled when
the engine not is running.
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.
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.
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.
8.2.2 Transformer
Voltage transformer: If no voltage transformer is present, the primary and secondary side
values are set to generator nominal value.
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:
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
NOTE: Selecting communication control ON will overrule external and internal settings.
This function inhibits the generator frequency and voltage alarms when the measurements
are less than 30% of the nominal values.
8.2.9 Language
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.
The user password menu can only be entered using the “JUMP” pushbutton.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
When the mains are lost, the generators will run in load share mode and will use the load
share line.
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
0...10V TAS-331DG
or GPU
LOAD
CAN-BUS
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
When changing operation mode, the control settings library is automatic changed to the
current operation mode.
Each control setting library contains the following settings:
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.
• 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
• 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
• If Alarm
o Log alarm
o Display Alarm
• 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)
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
Load sharing lines: +/-5 VDC, this s Scalable depending on the type of load sharing
used.
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.
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
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