Product Specification

03243

GCP Series 20
Gen-set Control Package

APPLICATIONS • Single unit

applications
The GCP Series 20 products are designed
to provide total control for small to medium • Applications
size generators in single unit applications. ranging from open
There are three GCP Series 20 Control transition power
Packages available for genset applications transfer to
ranging from open transition (Automatic Continuous Utility
Transfer Switch, ATS) to continuous utility
parallel. Generator Protective Features parallel with 2 CB
• Generator Over/Under Voltage relay logic
The GCP–20 is designed for stand-by
gensets. Open or Closed transition power
(27,59) • Automatic start /
• Generator Over/Under frequency (81)
transfers including logic for two circuit
• Reverse power (32) (GCP 21&22)
Stop Control
breakers.
• Generator load Imbalance • Dead bus
The GCP–21 is designed for continuous (46) synchronization
parallel and has control logic for one • Generator over-current (50/51)
circuit breaker. • Generator overload (32) • Engine and
The GCP–22 has control logic for two generator
circuit breakers that enable automated GCP 20 monitoring,
power transfers like ATS (open transition), • Single unit
protection &
No-Break transfer (closed transition) and • Stand-by operation
• Mains Failure Detection
control
soft power transfer.
• Two CB logic • Load
DESCRIPTION • Automated power transfers management –
o ATS – open transition
The controls features & functions include:
Automatic base
o No Break – closed transition
load / peak
Engine Control GCP 21 shaving, import-
• Automatic start/stop logic for gas and • Single unit export control.
diesel engines. • Utility parallel operation
• Manual start / stop • One CB logic • Counter – kWh,
• Engine Pre-glow or purge control • Soft loading / unloading Operating hours,
• Battery voltage monitoring number of starts,
• Speed monitoring with over speed GCP 22 maintenance call
protection • Single unit
• Optional engine protection features • Utility parallel operation • CAN
• Two CB logic communications
Mains Failure Recognition • Automated power transfers
• 3 phase mains Over-/Under voltage o ATS • Multiple level
monitoring o No break passwords for
• 2 phase Over-/Under frequency o Soft power transfer secured access to
monitoring • Mains failure detection critical
• Phase shift monitoring (GCP–21&22) parameters
kW Load Monitoring & Control Synchronization
• Utility kW monitoring for import-export control or • Selectable contactor or breaker output
automated base load / peak shaving • Selectable synchronization logic
• Adjustable load/unload ramp rates • Dead bus synchronization of GCB and MCB
• Soft Utility Transfer Function • Rapid reclosing relay function (switch ON the MCB
• Speed control bias signals available as: to black bus after the mains returns)
o Discrete raise/lower outputs (base unit)
o +/- 3 Vdc (option A, R, and X) Communications
• PC interface for configuring, calibrating, trending
kVAR Monitoring & Control • Remote configuration, monitoring and control with
• Power factor control when parallel with utility the use of a GW4 gateway
• AVR bias signals available as : • Available interfaces & protocols:
o Discrete raise/lower outputs (base unit) o RS 232, 422, 485
o +/– 5 Vdc (option A, R, and X) o Modbus RTU
o Profibus DP
o CAN
o Modem

PART NUMBERS AND OPTION PACKAGES

Stand-by Control with 2 circuit breaker logic

5448-877 GCP-20 “X” Options Qf Qu Sf T4
5448-878 GCP-20 “A” Options Qf Qu
5448-879 GCP-20 none

Single unit parallel with 1 circuit breaker Control logic

5448-873 GCP-21 “X” Options Qf Qu Sf T4 A2 X
5448-874 GCP-21 “R” Options Qf Qu Sf
5448-875 GCP-21 “A” Options Qf Qu
5448-876 GCP-21 none

Single unit parallel with 2 circuit breaker Control logic

5448-870 GCP-22 “X” Options Qf Qu Sf T4 A2 X
5448-871 GCP-22 R Options Qf Qu Sf
5448-872 GCP-22 A Options Qf Qu

OPTION DESCRIPTIONS
Option Description
Qf Bias signal to speed control (+/– 3 Vdc — Check for availability on 5 Vdc/500 Hz PWM)

Qu Bias signal for Automatic Voltage Regulator (+/- 5 Vdc)

Sf Remote monitoring / control / configuration

T4 Analog inputs: 2 x 4–20 mA; 2 x VDO sensor (1x 0–180 Ohm, 0–10bar; plus 1x 0–380 Ohm, 40–120 °C)

A2 Analog outputs: 2 x 4-20 mA

X 4–20 mA input for remote kW set point

DIMENSIONS

Side view Front view

PC-parameterizing PC-parameterizing
connector connector
96

88
Bottom view

116
8

Back view with

connecting terminals

48 25

90 92 Y1 Y5 X1 X5 120 128

93 104 60 75
139
144

50 54

0 1 24

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SPECIFICATIONS

Measuring voltage........................................ 100 Vac
Measuring current ................................................ 5 A
Measuring frequency................................... 40-70 Hz
Accuracy ......................................................... Class 1
Power supply........................................... 9.5–32 Vdc
.............................. nominal consumption max. 15 W
Ambient Temperature ........................... –20 — +70°C
Ambient humidity....................... 95%, not condensing
Measuring inputs voltage ............. resistance 0.1%
Voltage carrying capacity ...............................2.0 x Un
Linear measuring range up to .......................1.3 x Un
Input resistance ............................... 100 V: 0.21 MΩ
Max. power consumption per path................. 0.15 W
Measuring inputs current... consumption <0.15 VA
Current carrying capacity ................... Igen = 3.0 x In,
..........................................................Imains = 1.5 x In
Rated short-time current (1s) ........................ 10.0 x In
Analog Inputs ........ freely scalable, resolution 10 bit
Potentiometer........................................... 100–200 Ω
Input 0-20 mA, load ......................................... 150 Ω
VDO sensor........................0–180Ohm, 0–380 Ohm
Protection type .............................. IP 21, front IP 54
Weight (depending upon model)....... approx. 1000 g
Analog Outputs ........ freely scalable for actual value
output, metallically separated, insulation voltage
3000 Veff
Output 0/4—20 mA, max. load ......................... 500Ω
Output +/- 5VDC, internal resistance........... 10 kOhm
Digital Inputs......................... metallically separated
Input range.................................................. 4–40 Vdc
Input resistance ........................................ ca. 6.8 kΩ
Disturbance test (CE) tested according to applicable
EN guidelines, CE marked UL
listed for ordinary locations
Digital outputs (dry contacts) metallically separated
Contact material ........................................... AgCdO
Electric life cycle (ohmic load) .min. 100,000 switching
cycles at 2 A/250 Vac
Load.......................... max. 2 A at 250 Vac or 24 Vdc
Max. switching voltage.................................. 250 Vac
Switching capacity (24 Vdc).............................. 45 W
Housing .................... type APRANORM DIN 43 700
Dimensions............................... 144 x 144 x 118 mm
Front cutout ........................................ 138 x 136 mm
2 2
Connection..... screw terminals 1.5 mm or 2.5 mm
........................ (depending upon terminal connector)
Front foil......................................... insulated surface
 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Woodward
Industrial Controls
PO Box 1519
Fort Collins CO, USA
80522-1519
1000 East Drake Road
Fort Collins CO 80525
Ph: +1 (970) 482-5811
Fax: +1 (970) 498-3058

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