Digital Voltage DVR

Regulator
Shown with
Optional Equipment
FEATURES
■ Microprocessor based
■ Programmable operating characteristics
■ Optional KVAR/PF Controller
■ Optional reverse power relay
■ Overexcitation protection
■ Fault detection logging
■ Digital display
■ Allows system parameter monitoring
■ Remote communication capability
■ Adjustable overvoltage protection
■ Adjustable undervoltage protection
■ True RMS 3-phase voltage monitoring
■ Rotating diode monitor
■ Underfrequency protection
■ Solid state voltage buildup
■ Improved performance
■ Integrates accessories into one convenient
unit
■ Interchangeable with previous regulators
■ No replaceable fuses
OPTIONAL FEATURES
KVAR/PF Controller – can be operated in either mode.
Provides KVAR or power factor control when
generator is paralleled with utility or other generators.
Reverse Power Relay Activation Point – monitors
generator output power and initiates a shutdown of
the unit if a reverse power condition is detected.
Remote Communication Capability – DVR RS485 port
allows display and modification of parameters via link
to a personal computer. Includes software.
SPECIFICATIONS
Regulation: ±0.25% no load to full load
Regulator temperature drift
Less than 0.5% for any 40° C change over the
operating temperature range
Programmable Volts/Hz characteristic
Two slope ranges adjustable from 1 to 10 V/Hz
(See Fig. 1)
Regulator response time: Maximum of 10 milliseconds
Regulator sensing
True RMS 3-phase sensing is standard. Single
phase sensing is available. Variable sense range
90 to 600 volts
Regulator stability
Regulator responds to the fundamental component
of the sensed voltage and remains stable for total
harmonic distortion of the generator output voltage
waveform up to 20%
Regulator filtering
Telephone influence factor (TIF) less than 50.
Complies with MIL STD 461B Part 9 and VDE 85
level
Fine voltage adjust range
-10% to 10% of regulator sensing voltage
Regulator voltage gain (IR compensation)
Adjustable 0-10%
Fault detection and identification
Diagnostics identify operation outside of
programmed limits, and specific fault information is
available even after the unit has been powered down
Regulator start-up voltage
Meets ISO8325-3 class G2 specifications
Harmonic tolerance
The DVR will maintain precise control of the
generator output with up to 20% harmonic
distortion in the generator output voltage
Reactive droop adjustment: Adjustable 0-10%
Overexcitation protection
Shuts off generator output when excitation current
exceeds normal operating currents for 15 seconds or
instantaneous shutoff if output is shorted
Ambient operating temperature: -40° C to +70° C
Storage temperature range: -40° C to +85° C
Power dissipation: Quiescent -5W; 55W at 15amps
Shock: Withstands up to 20 g’s
Vibration:
Withstands 4.5 g’s at frequencies between 18 and
2000 Hz in three mutually perpendicular planes
Salt spray: Meets MIL-STD-810C, method 509.1
Sealing: Withstands up to 35 kPA (5.08 psi)
Weight: 5.0 kg
24V DC power supply required
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SUMMARY OF OPERATING PARAMETERS

Power Input Output Rating Sensing Reactive Exciter Field

Droop Input Resistance
Max. Min. Max Max
Voltage Type V Freq VA Continuous Forcing V VA Max Min Max
Rating Hz Burden Voltage VA Ohms Ohms
V A V A per Ø Burden
120 PM 70-120 50-240 1500 44 11 60 15 79/124 1 5 1 3 10
volt 3Ø
240 PM 70-120 50-240 1500 44 11 60 15 125/249 1 5 1 3 10
volt 3Ø
480 PM 70-120 50-240 1500 44 11 60 15 250/600 1 5 1 3 10
volt 3Ø

REGULATION CHARACTERISTIC – Figure 1

125 UNDERFREQUENCY POINT

GENERATOR OUTPUT VOLTAGE
% OF NOMINAL VOLTAGE

100
DECREASING SLOPE 1
(1-10 V/HZ)
75

DECREASING SLOPE 2
50 (1-10 V/HZ)
5 HZ (FIXED)

MINIMUM VOLTAGE SETPOINT

25
KNEE FREQUENCY
0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120

% OF NOMINAL FREQUENCY

PROGRAMMABLE VARIABLES AND

RANGE OF ADJUSTMENT PROTECTIVE FUNCTIONS
Voltage vs frequency characteristic: Two slope Overvoltage protection
ranges adjustable for 1-10 V/Hz for optimum Undervoltage protection
performance Loss of sensing
Fine voltage level (+10% to -10%) Rotating diode monitor – monitors the status of the
Droop adjustment (up to 10% @ 0.8 pf) rotating diodes and operates the alarm relay in the
Overvoltage setpoint (105% to 140% of nominal) with event of failure of one or more of the diodes.
adjustable trip time Overexcitation protection
Undervoltage setpoint (60% to 95% of nominal) with Loss of excitation – monitors excitation and will
adjustable trip time initiate a shutdown of the unit if excitation is lost
Gain (0-10% of nominal) Underfreqency protection to avoid overheating of
Single-phase or three-phase sensing rotor
Underfrequency point (15 to 40 Hz) Instantaneous field overcurrent trip to protect the
Knee frequency (45 to 65 Hz) DVR in the event of output short circuit or
improper connections
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OUTLINE DRAWING

All dimensions are ref.

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CONNECTION DIAGRAMS

Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice. The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.
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