DSE8x10 in Fixed Export (Base Load)

1 DESCRIPTION

NOTE: When the DSE8x10 module is used for Fixed Export (Base Load) application, it cannot be used for
synchronising back to the mains upon its return without a DSE8x60 unit.

This document describes how to put a DSE8x10 module into Fixed Export (Base Load) mode. This instructs the
generator to close its load switch in parallel with another supply (commonly the mains/utility supply) and produce a
fixed (base) amount of power against it.

It is the job of the DSE8x10 to control the amount of power produced by the generator by making precise changes to
the amount Active Power (kW) and Reactive Power (kvar). The Active Power (kW) regulation is achieved by
controlling the engine’s governing system. This is done to alter the amount of fuel supplied to the engine and then
monitor the amount of Active Power (kW) produced by the generator. The Reactive Power (kvar) regulation is
achieved by controlling the alternator’s AVR. This is done to alter the amount of field excitation supplied to the
alternator and then monitor the amount of Reactive Power (kvar) supplied by the generator.

It’s important to remember that if the local power demand is less than the power produced by the generator, the
remaining generated power is exported to the other supply.

The DSE8x10 knows it is going to parallel with a mains supply due to a digital input configured for Mains Parallel
Mode being active. This same input is also used to enable the Mains Decoupling (ROCOF and Vector Shift)
protections once the generator load switch has closed.

2 CONFIGURATION
A digital input must be configured in the DSE8x10
module for Mains Parallel Mode and be connected to
the auxiliary contacts of the mains load switch. This is
so when the mains load switch is closed, the Mains
Parallel Mode input activates informing the DSE8x10
that the measured supply is mains.

The type of Power Mode control and the Load Level

produced by the generator when in parallel with the
mains must be configured. This is performed using the
DSE Configuration Suite PC Software by going to the
SCADA | Generator | Multi-Set section. Information
about the different Power Modes is detailed in the
Power Modes section.

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3 POWER MODES

NOTE: The Frequency and Active Power Control modes and Voltage and Reactive Power Control modes
are to be used in conjunction with the following documents:
- COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2016/631 of 14 April 2016 establishing a network code on requirements for
grid connection of generators
- P1547 - IEEE Draft Standard for Interconnection and Interoperability of Distributed Energy Resources with
Associated Electric Power Systems Interfaces

It is sometimes required that when a generator is placed in parallel with the mains, that it does not simply produced a
fixed amount of Active Power (kW) or Reactive Power (kvar). It may be required that the generator automatically
varies the amount of Active Power (kW) or Reactive Power (kvar) to stabilise the localised Mains voltage and
frequency. For these requirements, the DSE modules have the option to change the mode of operation whilst in
parallel with the Mains.

3.1 FREQUENCY AND ACTIVE (KW) POWER MODES

Constant Active Power Mode (Default)

This is the default mode of exporting power to the mains (utility); where the DSE load share controller holds the
amount of active power produced at a constant level. The amount of active power produced by the generator is
irrespective of the load level or any other parameter.
The amount of power produced is defined as Maximum kW Level and is set using either the DSE Configuration Suite
PC Software, Front Panel Running Editor, in PLC Functions, or via Modbus messages.

Frequency - Active Power Mode

NOTE: This power mode is only available in the DSE8610 MKII.

In this mode of exporting power to the mains (utility); the DSE load share controller varies the amount of active power
produced with regards to the Control Curve depending on the measured mains (utility) frequency.
This mode allows the generator to support the mains (utility) frequency stability by monitoring the frequency and
changing the amount of active power produced.

Voltage – Active Power Mode

NOTE: This power mode is only available in the DSE8610 MKII.

In this mode of exporting power to the mains (utility); the DSE load share controller varies the amount of active power
produced with regards to the Control Curve depending on the measured mains (utility) voltage.
This mode allows the generator to support the mains (utility) voltage stability by monitoring the voltage and changing
the amount of active power produced.

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3.2 VOLTAGE AND REACTIVE (KVAR) POWER CONTROL
Constant Reactive Power Mode (Default)

This is the default mode of exporting power to the mains (utility); where the DSE load share controller holds the
amount of reactive power produced at a constant level. The amount of reactive power produced by the generator is
irrespective of the load level or any other parameter.
The amount of reactive power produced is defined as Maximum kVAr Level and is set using either the DSE
Configuration Suite PC Software, Front Panel Running Editor, in PLC Functions, or via Modbus messages.

The user has the option to limit the amount of reactive power the generator produces to within their power factor
depending on the amount of active power produced. Regardless of this option, the generator does not produce more
than its rated reactive power.

Constant Power Factor Mode

NOTE: This power mode is only available in the DSE8610 MKII.

In this mode of exporting power to the mains (utility); the DSE load share controller varies the amount of reactive
power produced with regards to maintaining the required power factor.
This mode allows the generator to maintain a constant export power factor if so required.
The required power factor is set using either the DSE Configuration Suite PC Software, Front Panel Running Editor, in
PLC Functions, or via Modbus messages.

Voltage - Reactive Power Mode

NOTE: This power mode is only available in the DSE8610 MKII.

In this mode of exporting power to the mains (utility); the DSE load share controller varies the amount of reactive
power produced with regards to the Control Curve depending on the measured voltage.
This mode allows the generator to support the mains (utility) voltage stability by monitoring the voltage and changing
the amount of reactive power produced.

Power - Power Factor Mode

NOTE: This power mode is only available in the DSE8610 MKII.

In this mode of exporting power to the mains (utility); the DSE load share controller varies the amount of reactive
power produced with regards to maintaining the required power factor. This power factor is derived from the averaged
power using the Control Curve.
This mode allows the generator to support the mains (utility) stability by varying the power factor depending on the
produced active power.

3.3 CHANGING THE POWER MODES AND LEVELS

The Power Mode and Load Level is changeable by the following methods:

• Using the DSE Configuration Suite PC Software by going to the SCADA | Generator | Multi-Set section as
detailed in the Configuration section.
• Using the module’s Running Configuration Editor as detailed on the modules installation instructions or
operator manual.
• Using the module’s internal PLC to enable customer specific control requirements.
• Using MODBUS commands by RS232, RS485 or Ethernet from a Building Management system, PLC or other
MODBUS master. This is detailed in the full Gencomm Protocol Document, available from
support@deepseaplc.com upon request.

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4 TYPICAL SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM
An auxiliary of the mains load switch is required to feed a battery negative signal into a configurable input of the
DSE8x10 module. This digital input must be configured to Mains Parallel Mode as mentioned in the Configuration
section. This instructs the DSE8x10 module that it is in parallel with the mains and that Fixed Export (Base Load)
mode is to be entered. Without this input, export control will not take place!

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