DEEP SEA ELECTRONICS PLC

DSE701 MkII Configuration Suite Lite PC Software

Manual

Document Number 057-138

Author: Tony Manton

DSE701 MkII Configuration Suite Lite PC Software Manual ISSUE 1

 DSE701 MkII Configuration Suite Lite PC Software Manual

DEEP SEA ELECTRONICS PLC

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DSE701 MkII Configuration Suite Lite PC Software

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Amendments List

Issue Comments Minimum Minimum

Module Configuration Suite
version Lite Version
required required
1 Initial release 1 2.4.11.0

Typeface: The typeface used in this document is Arial. Care should be taken not to mistake the upper case letter I with the numeral 1. The
numeral 1 has a top serif to avoid this confusion.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 BIBLIOGRAPHY .......................................................................................... 4
2 DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................. 5
3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................. 6
3.1 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION............................................................................................................. 6
3.1.1 MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.......................................................................................................................... 6
3.1.2 INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................................................. 6
3.1.3 TROUBLESHOOTING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ................................................................................................ 9
3.1.3.1 WINDOWS 7 .................................................................................................................................................................9
3.1.3.2 WINDOWS VISTA .........................................................................................................................................................9
3.1.3.3 WINDOWS XP...............................................................................................................................................................9
3.1.3.4 WINDOWS NT, WINDOWS MILLENIUM, WINDOWS 98, WINDOWS 95, WINDOWS 3.1 ............................................9
3.1.3.5 APPLE MAC, WINDOWS CE, PALM OS, SMARTPHONE, PDA, ANDROID .................................................................9
3.2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................... 10
3.3 TROUBLESHOOTING INSTALLATION........................................................................................... 10
4 USING THE DSE CONFIGURATION SUITE LITE SOFTWARE .................. 11
5 MENUS AND TOOLBAR ............................................................................ 12
5.1 FILE MENU ....................................................................................................................................... 12
5.2 TOOLS MENU................................................................................................................................... 12
5.3 HELP MENU ..................................................................................................................................... 12
5.4 TOOLBAR ......................................................................................................................................... 13
6 EDIT CONFIG............................................................................................. 14
6.1 SCREEN LAYOUT............................................................................................................................ 14
6.2 STARTING ........................................................................................................................................ 15
6.3 DIGITAL INPUTS .............................................................................................................................. 16
6.3.1 DIGITAL INPUT FUNCTIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 16
6.4 DIGITAL OUTPUTS .......................................................................................................................... 17
6.4.1 OUTPUT SOURCES........................................................................................................................................................ 17
6.5 TIMERS ............................................................................................................................................. 18
6.6 SENSING OPTIONS ......................................................................................................................... 19
6.7 ENGINE ............................................................................................................................................. 20
6.7.1 ENGINE OPTIONS .......................................................................................................................................................... 20
6.7.2 CRANK DISCONNECT................................................................................................................................................... 21
6.7.2.1 STARTUP OPT IONS ...................................................................................................................................................21
6.7.3 SPEED SETTINGS .......................................................................................................................................................... 22
6.7.3.1 OVERSPEED OPT IONS .............................................................................................................................................22
7 ALARM TYPES .......................................................................................... 23

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 Bibliography

1 BIBLIOGRAPHY
This document refers to and is referred to by the following DSE publications which can be obtained from the
DSE website www.deepseaplc.com:

DSE PART DESCRIPTION

053-087 DSE701 MkII Installation Instructions
057-137 DSE701 MkII Operators Manual

The following third party documents are also referred to:

ISBN DESCRIPTION
1-55937-879-4 IEEE Std C37.2-1996 IEEE Standard Electrical Power System Device Function Numbers
and Contact Designations. Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Inc

DSE701 MkII Configuration Suite Lite PC Software Manual ISSUE 1

 Description

2 DESCRIPTION
This manual covers the operation of the DSE Configuration Suite Lite for DSE701 MkII module. Separate
manuals cover the remaining DSE modules supported by the software.

The DSE Configuration Suite Lite allows the DSE701 MkII module to be connected to a PC via the DSE813
USB interface. Once connected the various operating parameters within the module can be viewed or edited
as required by the engineer, this software allows easy controlled access to these values.

The DSE Configuration Suite Lite should only be used by competent, qualified personnel, as changes to the
operation of the module may have safety implications on the panel / generating set to which it is fitted.

The information contained in this manual should be read in conjunction with the information contained in the
appropriate module documentation. This manual only details which settings are available and how they may
be used.
A separate manual deals with the operation of the individual module (See section entitled Bibliography
elsewhere in this document).

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3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
3.1.1 MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP with Microsoft™ .Net® 4.0 framework
Monitor 17 inch recommended (1024 x 768 resolution)
Communications USB interface DSE813 is required to configure the module.

NOTE: - As DSE Configuration Suite Lite Software for Windows™ is a 32 or 64 bit application
requiring Microsoft .net 4 Framework, it will not operate on Windows 2.0, 3.0, 3.1,3.11, 95, 98 or Me.

NOTE: - Microsoft .Net 4.0 Framework can be obtained from Microsoft’s website. Alternatively, it
is included in the DSE Configuration Suite Lite Software CD version which can be obtained on CD
from Deep Sea Electronics PLC (please contact our sales department for more information
sales@deepseaplc.com) or by downloading the ‘CD version’ from the DSE website.

NOTE: - Exit all other programs before installing the software. It is recommended that any earlier
releases of the software be uninstalled prior to installing this version.

NOTE: - Please register online at www.deepseaplc.com – Once registered you will be able to
download updates to the software to ensure that you always have access to the latest features.

3.1.2 INSTALLATION
Insert the Software CD into the CD-ROM drive on the PC. The CD will then Auto-run if this feature is enabled
on your PC.

Alternatively:

• Double click on Computer

• Double click on CD-ROM Drive

• Double click CDSetup

Click Next to continue

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Click Next to continue.

Click Install to begin the installation.

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Click Finish to complete

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3.1.3 TROUBLESHOOTING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

It is very rare that problems are encountered when installing the system, however if problems arise, use the
following checklist to troubleshoot your software installation

3.1.3.1 WINDOWS 7
32 bit and 64 bit versions

• Ensure the operating system is logged onto using an Administrator Account. Failure to do this results
in installation failure due to incorrect user permissions disallowing registration of some parts of the
Configuration Suite Lite Software.
• When installing the software, instead of clicking the icon with the left mouse button, click on the
installation icon with the right mouse button, then select Run as Administrator.
• Ensure the operating system is fully up to date using the Microsoft Windows Update facility.
• Ensure that Windows Installer is fully up to date using the Microsoft Windows Update facility.
• Ensure the operating system has Microsoft .net 4 Framework redistributable (for x86) installed and is
fully up to date. This is available from Microsoft’s website.

3.1.3.2 WINDOWS VISTA

32 bit and 64 bit versions

• Ensure the operating system is logged onto using an Administrator Account. Failure to do this results
in installation failure due to incorrect user permissions disallowing registration of some parts of the
Configuration Suite Lite Software.
• When installing the software, instead of clicking the icon with the left mouse button, click on the
installation icon with the right mouse button, then select Run as Administrator.
• Ensure the operating system is fully up to date using the Microsoft Windows Update facility.
• Ensure that Windows Installer is fully up to date using the Microsoft Windows Update facility.
• Ensure the operating system has Microsoft .net 4 Framework redistributable (for x86) installed and is
fully up to date. This is available from Microsoft’s website.

3.1.3.3 WINDOWS XP
• Ensure the operating system is logged onto using an Administrator Account. Failure to do this results
in installation failure due to incorrect user permissions disallowing registration of some parts of the
Configuration Suite Lite Software.
• Ensure the operating system is fully up to date using the Microsoft Windows Update facility.
• Ensure that Windows Installer is fully up to date using the Microsoft Windows Update facility.
• Ensure the operating system has Microsoft .net 4 Framework redistributable (for x86) installed and is
fully up to date. This is available from Microsoft’s website.

3.1.3.4 WINDOWS NT, WINDOWS MILLENIUM, WINDOWS 98, WINDOWS 95,

WINDOWS 3.1
• DSE Configuration Suite Lite Software does not support these operating systems. It is recommended
that the system is operated under Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP operating systems.

3.1.3.5 APPLE MAC, WINDOWS CE, PALM OS, SMARTPHONE, PDA, ANDROID
• DSE Configuration Suite Lite Software requires a Windows Personal Computer (PC) running the full
version of Windows. (Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP operating systems).

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3.2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Ensure the Configuration Suite Lite Software is installed on the PC as described above.
The installation of the PC software also installs the DSE813 Interface USB Driver automatically.
Connect the USB cable to the PC and the crocodile clips to the module as shown below.

DSE813 DSE701 MkII

1 Red Terminal 2
2 Green Terminal 1
3 Yellow Terminal 6
4 Blue Terminal 8

You are now ready to configure the module using the DSE Configuration Suite Lite Software.

3.3 TROUBLESHOOTING INSTALLATION

Occasionally USB devices are disabled by the Windows operating system, the following procedure will re-
enable the device in these instances.

• Disconnect the DSE813 interface from the USB port. Wait a moment, then reconnect and try again. If
you still encounter problems then :
• Check the connection of the crocodile clips on the DSE module.
• Try another USB cable. If you don’t have one, it’s the same type of cable as usually used between a
PC and a USB printer (Type A to Type B). If you still encounter problems then :
• Disconnect the DSE813 interface. Shutdown the DSE Configuration Suite Lite Software, then restart
the PC. Reconnect the DSE813 interface, and then try again. If you continue to experience problems
then :
• Check the USB port with another device (for instance a mouse, printer or digital camera).

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4 USING THE DSE CONFIGURATION SUITE LITE SOFTWARE

To run the DSE Configuration Suite Lite Software for Windows program click the Windows start button

or depending upon your version of Windows.

Then select ‘All Programs’ - ‘Deep Sea Electronics PLC’ – “DSE Configuration Suite Lite”

After a short delay to load the application, the splash screen is shown, after which the screen will
display:-

This is the initial start-up screen and can be disabled by checking the box Hide this screen at start-up.
The screen prompts the user to select between the three main uses for the software:

• Creating a new configuration. Select the module type under Create new configuration. This allows
you to create a configuration for the ‘latest’ module version.
• Editing a configuration previously saved to disk or flash memory device. Select the configuration file
either from the Open recent configuration area or by clicking Open a configuration file and browsing
to the file.
• Reading and changing the configuration of a connected module. Click Read configuration from a
module. The file is read from the currently connected module and is available for editing in the DSE
Configuration Suite Lite Software.

Alternatively you can ignore this screen and continue to use the program in the background. Once you make a
connection or load/create a configuration, the start-up screen will disappear.

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5 MENUS AND TOOLBAR

The menu and toolbar are located at the top of the screen:

5.1 FILE MENU

Create a new configuration file. You are prompted to select what kind of
module you want to create the configuration for.
The settings of the new configuration file match the factory settings for the
chosen module type.
You can only select to create a configuration file for the ‘latest’ version of
controller.
Open an existing file from disk or flash memory device.
Close the currently open file.
Save the currently open file to the location it was loaded from previously. If this
is a new file, you are prompted to enter a filename.
Save the currently open file, under a new name. You will be prompted to enter
a filename.
Send the currently open configuration settings to the controller.
Read the settings out of the connected controller for viewing / editing.
Print the currently open configuration file.
Select printer type and printer settings.
Exit the software. If the currently open file has changed since it was last
saved, you will be prompted to save it.

5.2 TOOLS MENU

Options Opens the Settings screen containing customisation options for the
Configuration Suite.

5.3 HELP MENU

Shows the version number of the configuration suite

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5.4 TOOLBAR
The toolbar contains the most used commands from the menus and is often a quicker way of accessing these
commands.

Create a new configuration file

Open an existing file from disk or flash memory device
Save the currently open file to the location it was loaded from previously. If this is
a new file, you are prompted to enter a filename.
Print the currently open configuration file
Send the currently open configuration settings to the controller
Read the settings out of the connected controller for viewing / editing
Select the communication method. The choices present are dependent upon your
PC’s configuration.
DSE813 To connect via DSE813, select USB<-> P810 Port (COM#):

If this selection is not available, close the software, connect the DSE813 interface
module and restart the software.

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6 EDIT CONFIG
This menu allows module configuration, to change the function of Inputs, Outputs and LED’s, system timers
and level settings to suit a particular application.

6.1 SCREEN LAYOUT

The type of
configuration
file being edited

The coloured
shading shows Close this
the currently configuration file
selected page.

Click + or – to
show or hide
the sub settings
within each
sections.

Click to select
the subsection
to view / edit

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6.2 STARTING

The type of starting

procedure selected

The starting mode will change

state from Manual to Auto if
an input has been configured
to Remote Start.

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6.3 DIGITAL INPUTS

Select the type of

alarm required.
For details of these, Example of a user configured
see the section input
entitled Alarm
Types elsewhere in
this document.

Input function. See section

Close or open to activate entitled Input functions for
details of all available functions

6.3.1 DIGITAL INPUT FUNCTIONS

Where a digital input is NOT configured as “user configured”, a selection can be made from a list of
predefined functions. The selections are as follows:

Function Description
Remote Start When in auto mode, the module will perform the start sequence.
User configured This input is used to give a user configured alarm condition

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6.4 DIGITAL OUTPUTS

Select what the

output is to be
used to control

These labels
match the Select if the relay is to
typical wiring energise or de-energise
diagram upon activation of the
source

6.4.1 OUTPUT SOURCES

The list of output sources available for configuration of the module DC voltage output.

Under the scope of IEEE 37.2, function numbers can also be used to represent functions in microprocessor devices and
software programs. Where the DSE output functions can be represented by IEEE 37.2, the function number is listed below.

The outputs are in alphabetical

order with the parameter first. For
instance an overspeed output is
listed as Engine Overspeed.

Output source Activates… Is not active….

Not Used The output will not change state (Unused)
Common Alarm Active when one or more alarms (of any type) are The output is inactive when no
IEEE 37.2 – 74 alarm relay active alarms are present
Common Shutdown Active when one or more Shutdo wn alarms are The output is inactive when no
IEEE 37.2 – 74 alarm relay active shutdown alarms are present
Common Warning Active when one or more Warning alarms are The output is inactive when no
IEEE 37.2 – 74 alarm relay active warning alarms are present
Crank Used to energise the starter solenoid The output is inactive when the set
reaches the crank disconnect
speed.
Energise to Stop Normally used to control an Energise to Stop The output is inactive when the set
solenoid, this output becomes active when the is running
controller wants the set to stop running.
Fuel Used to energise the Fuel solenoid The output is inactive when the set
is not required to run.
Preheat During Preheat Timer Becomes active when the preheat timer begins. Inactive when :
Normally used to control the engine preheat glow- • The set is stopped
plugs. • The preheat timer has
expired
Preheat Until End Of Cranking Becomes active when the preheat timer begins. Inactive when :
Normally used to control the engine preheat glow- • The set is stopped
plugs. • The set has reached crank
disconnect conditions
Preheat Mode Until End Of Safety Becomes active when the preheat timer begins. Inactive when :
Timer Normally used to control the engine preheat glow- • The set is stopped
plugs. • The set has reached the end
of the safety delay timer

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6.5 TIMERS
Many timers are associated with alarms. Where this occurs, the timer for the alarm is located on the same
page as the alarm setting. Timers not associated with an alarm are located on the timers page.

Click and drag to change the setting.

Timers increment in steps of 1 second up to
one minute, then in steps of 30 seconds up
to 30 minutes, then in steps of 30 minutes
thereafter (where allowed by the limits of the
timer).

Timer Description
Cranking time The length of each crank attempt
Crank rest time The time between multiple crank attempts.
Pre-heat Give a ‘pre start’ time during which the Preheat output and Starting alarm will become
active (if configured)
Safety on delay The amount of time at start up that the controller will ignore oil pressure, engine speed,
alternator voltage and other delayed alarms. This is used to allow the engine to run up to
speed before protections are activated.

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6.6 SENSING OPTIONS

Select the speed sensing method of

the module. Engine speed can be
sensed from a magnetic pickup device
or the generator’s AC alternator.

Type the number of Select the number of poles

teeth on the engine fitted in the alternator. This
flywheel. This is read by is read by the module to
the magnetic pickup calculate engine speed if
device if selected. selected.

Sensing Option Description

Frequency (Hz) An AC alternator is fitted to the DSE module to measure AC frequency as a speed
reference. All configurable parameters are changed to relate to the AC frequency (Hz).
Frequency (RPM) An AC alternator is fitted to the DSE module to measure engine speed. All appropriate
configurable parameters are changed to relate to engine speed (RPM).
Mag Pickup (RPM) A low impedance magnetic pickup device is fitted to the DSE module to measure engine
speed. Specifications of the DSE module Magnetic Pickup Input are contained within DSE
publication 057-144 701 MkII Operator Manual. All appropriate configurable parameters
are changed to relate to engine speed (RPM).

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6.7 ENGINE
The engine page is subdivided into smaller sections.
Select the required section with the mouse.

6.7.1 ENGINE OPTIONS

Click to enable or
disable the option.
The relevant values
below will appear
greyed out if the
alarm is disabled.

Click and drag to change the

setting.

Type the value or

click the up and down
arrows to change the
settings

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6.7.2 CRANK DISCONNECT

Click and drag to change the

setting.

Click to enable or
disable the option.

Only applicable when an input

is configured to Remote Start

Crank disconnect settings are used to detect when the set fires during the starting sequence.
As the set is cranked, the first parameter that passes it’s crank disconnect setting will result in the cessation of
the cranking signal.

Having more than one crank disconnect source allows for a much faster crank disconnect response leading to
less wear on the engine and starter components, and provides added safety in case one source is lost, by a
blown or tripped fuse for example.

6.7.2.1 STARTUP OPTIONS

Parameter Description
Start Attempts The number of starting attempts the module will make.
If the module does not detect that the engine has fired before the end of the Cranking time,
then the current start attempt is cancelled and the Crank Rest time takes place before the
next crank attempt begins.
If, after all configured start attempts, the engine is not detected as running, the Fail to Start
shutdown alarm is generated.

The engine is detected as running by checking all methods of Crank Disconnect. For
further details, see the section entitled Crank Disconnect elsewhere in this document.

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6.7.3 SPEED SETTINGS

Switch – Rear mounted switch selects which nominal

speed setting to use.
Nominal 1 / Nominal 2 – Fixed selection of nominal
speed, rear mounted switch has no function

Type the value or click the

up and down arrows to
change the settings

Click to enable or disable

the option. The relevant
values below will appear
greyed out if the alarm is
disabled.

Overspeed setting is
temporarily raised by this
the Overspeed Overshoot
amount during the
Overshoot timer

6.7.3.1 OVERSPEED OPTIONS

Parameter Description
Overspeed To prevent spurious overspeed alarms at engine start up, the module includes configurable
overshoot % overspeed overshoot protection.
This allows the engine speed to ‘overshoot’ the Overspeed / Over frequency setting during
Overspeed the starting process for a short time.
overshoot delay
Rather than ‘inhibiting’ the Overspeed / Over frequency alarms, the levels are temporarily
raised by the Overspeed Overshoot % for the duration of the Overspeed Overshoot delay.

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7 ALARM TYPES
The protection included with the DSE control modules provides increasing levels of notification, depending
upon the severity of the situation:

Alarm type Description

Indication Audible alarm is not generated. The set continues to run.
Warning Audible alarm and common alarm signal is generated. The set continues to
run.
Warning alarms are used to draw the operator’s attention to a minor issue or
to a problem that may escalate to an Electrical Trip or Shutdown Alarm if left
untreated.
Shutdown Audible alarm and common alarm signal is generated. The set is taken off
load and immediately stopped.
Shutdown alarms are serious issues that demand immediate stopping of the
generator. For instance Emergency Stop or Overspeed alarms require
immediate shutdown.

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