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FOREWORD
We first would like to thank you for purchasing this product and we hope it will give you the utmost
satisfaction and contribute to your power system performance on the long term. Before proceeding to the
description of this product operation we would like to bring the following to your attention.
Despite our best efforts to offer and supply a product preventing any risk or event of human or auxiliary
equipment incident, this RegulProcess product remains an electrical component to be used with utmost
care and attention by emplementing basic safety precautions normally applied when manipulating
electrical devices (ie: Standard BS 6423:1983).
Also despite the apparent simplicity of setting up our products parameters RegulProcess strongly
recommends that information and recommendations contained in this User Manual are carefully observed.
This will ensure best performance and safety of your power system and reliabity of your product in the long
term.
RegulProcess will not accept any responsibility for damage incurred as a result of mishandling the equipment
or inappropriate connection of our product resulting in damages to the product itself or surrounding and/or
interconnected apparatus.
Should you have any concern or question, RegulProcess technical support engineers are at your disposal to
provide you with any information or clarification you may need. They can be contacted at:
info@regulprocess.com
Tel: +33 (0)3 88 18 17 17
Fax: +33 (0)3 88 18 11 21
Our Service and business partners around the world can also provide local support in your region and their
contact details can be found on our web site at:
www.regulprocess.com
This document and any associated material supplied with it are the exclusive intellectual property of
RegulProcess and as such all rights are reserved. Publication of this document without the express
authorization of RegulProcess is prohibited.
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CONTENTS
1. Product Overview..........................................................................................................................................6
1.1 Regulation and Control.......................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 IGBT....................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Lead lag filter.......................................................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Limiters and Protections.......................................................................................................................... 7
1.5 Data Transfer and System control........................................................................................................... 7
2. Hardware Overview.......................................................................................................................................8
2.1 Analog input circuit.................................................................................................................................. 9
2.1.1 Generator voltage........................................................................................................................... 9
2.1.2 Grid voltage UNET.......................................................................................................................... 9
2.1.3 IG stator current............................................................................................................................. 9
2.1.4 Excitation current............................................................................................................................ 9
3. Mode of Operation......................................................................................................................................10
3.1 AVR....................................................................................................................................................... 10
3.2 Manual operation (FCR)........................................................................................................................ 10
3.3 Reactive power regulation mode (Var).................................................................................................. 10
3.4 Power factor regulation mode (P.F)....................................................................................................... 10
3.5 Open-loop test or Angle Regulation...................................................................................................... 10
3.6 Droop Mode.......................................................................................................................................... 11
3.7 Network voltage tracking....................................................................................................................... 11
3.8 Soft-Start............................................................................................................................................... 11
4. Restriction and Protection...........................................................................................................................11
4.1 V / Hz Protection................................................................................................................................... 11
4.2 Rotating Diode monitoring..................................................................................................................... 12
4.3 Generator output voltage limiter............................................................................................................ 12
4.4 Over-excitation protection (OEL)........................................................................................................... 13
4.4.1 Over Excitation limiter................................................................................................................... 13
4.5 Under-excitation limiter......................................................................................................................... 14
5. Products Connection lists.............................................................................................................................15
5.1 Power Connector.................................................................................................................................. 15
5.1.1 Power supply AC or DC (P)........................................................................................................... 15
5.1.2 Generator Measurements (M)....................................................................................................... 16
5.1.3 Stator CT Sensing (MC)................................................................................................................ 16
5.1.4 Grid - Network Voltage sensing (N)...............................................................................................16
5.1.5 F + F- excitation output................................................................................................................ 16
5.1.6 Grounding (G)............................................................................................................................... 17
5.2 Command interface terminal block........................................................................................................ 17
5.2.1 Communication Interface.............................................................................................................. 17
5.2.1.1 USB (virtual serial port) on-board hardware.........................................................................17
5.2.1.2 SCADA interface and comm port on terminal.......................................................................17
5.2.1.2.1 RS485............................................................................................................ 17
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5.2.1.2.2 CAN-BUS.......................................................................................................18
5.2.2 Inputs/Outputs............................................................................................................................... 18
5.2.2.1 Input Contact........................................................................................................................18
5.2.2.2 Outputs Contacts..................................................................................................................18
5.3 DR700 model 1 and 2........................................................................................................................... 19
5.4 Analog Inputs and outputs..................................................................................................................... 20
5.4.1 Analog value input......................................................................................................................... 20
5.4.2 Analog output ............................................................................................................................... 21
5.5 Jumpers configuration........................................................................................................................... 22
5.6 Mechanical description.......................................................................................................................... 23
6. Regulator Characteristics.............................................................................................................................25
6.1 Type test .............................................................................................................................................. 25
6.2 Type test Environment Requirement.................................................................................................... 25
6.3 CE compliance standards..................................................................................................................... 25
6.4 Dielectric Test........................................................................................................................................ 25
6.5 Regulation ............................................................................................................................................ 26
6.6 Electrical data....................................................................................................................................... 26
7. Human Machine Interface or SERDS............................................................................................................27
5.1 DR700 annunciation lights.................................................................................................................... 27
5.1.1 Run (Runing )---- Green............................................................................................................... 27
5.1.2 Fault (Error )------ red.................................................................................................................... 27
5.1.3 Communication (Comm )----- orange............................................................................................27
5.2 HMI (as option).................................................................................................................................... 28
5.2.1 Main Menu.................................................................................................................................... 28
5.2.2 Measurements Display................................................................................................................. 28
5.2.3 Parameter settings ...................................................................................................................... 29
5.2.4 Automatic Voltage Regulation mode PID (AVR)............................................................................30
5.2.5 Manual Regulation (FCR) PI......................................................................................................... 30
5.2.6 Power factor / VAR (PI) and UEL Mode........................................................................................ 30
7.0.1 Accuracy adjustment..................................................................................................................... 31
7.0.1.1Voltage Accuracy Calibration.................................................................................................31
5.2.9 Communication settings and miscellenaous................................................................................34
8. Software Overview.......................................................................................................................................35
8.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................... 35
8.2 System requirements:........................................................................................................................... 37
8.3 Getting started..................................................................................................................................... 38
8.3.1 Step 1 select communication port and data transfer rate:............................................................38
8.3.2 Step 2: Select the Voltage regulator............................................................................................. 39
8.3.3 Step 3: Select a slave address..................................................................................................... 40
8.4 Machine data....................................................................................................................................... 40
8.4.1 Machine parameters:................................................................................................................... 41
8.4.1.1 Generator rated Data ...........................................................................................................41
8.4.2 Communication set up:................................................................................................................ 42
8.4.3 System reference:........................................................................................................................ 42
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8.4.4 System configuration:.................................................................................................................. 43
8.4.5 Redundancy -Master-Slave mode................................................................................................. 43
8.4.6 Synchronization............................................................................................................................ 44
8.4.6.1 Synchronization Parameters.................................................................................................44
8.4.7 Grid Voltage Matching................................................................................................................... 45
8.4.8 Protections selection.................................................................................................................... 45
8.4.9 Active functions ........................................................................................................................... 45
8.4.10 Other parameters to enter.......................................................................................................... 46
8.4.10.1 Droop adjustments control.................................................................................................46
8.5 Protections and limiters......................................................................................................................... 47
8.5.1 Stator Current limiter.................................................................................................................... 49
8.5.1.1 SCL enabling mode................................................................................................................50
8.5.2 Over-Excitation Limiter................................................................................................................. 51
8.5.3 V/Hz limit and protection.............................................................................................................. 52
8.5.3.1 V/HZ operation principle.......................................................................................................53
8.6 Stability settings for automatic voltage regulation.................................................................................54
8.6.1 Principle of operation................................................................................................................... 54
8.7 Loss of Excitation protection................................................................................................................. 55
8.8 Voltage Measurement Signal Loss Protection (PT Wire break)............................................................55
8.8.1 Detection of PT Loss of sensing................................................................................................... 55
8.8.2 Automated Parameters settings.................................................................................................... 56
8.8.2.1Parameters settings report:...................................................................................................56
8.8.2.2 Setting calculator..................................................................................................................56
8.8.2.3 Auto-Tuning (Option)............................................................................................................57
8.8.3 Automatic Voltage regulation adjustment (PID) stability filter........................................................58
8.8.3.1 Other regulation modes stability tuning...............................................................................60
8.8.4 Parameters filter (PID) setting range.............................................................................................60
8.8.5 SOE and Fault Recording............................................................................................................. 61
8.9 Machine data function and inputs/outputs on line monitoring...............................................................62
8.10 Metering and coeeficient on line monitoring.......................................................................................62
9.Typical parameters for a 8MVA Generator - Brushless..................................................................................63
10.Testing and trouble-shooting......................................................................................................................64
10.1 Loaded Test........................................................................................................................................ 64
10.2 Dummy Synchronization Test ............................................................................................................. 64
10.3 Trouble-shooting ................................................................................................................................ 64
10.3.1Generator Can’t Build-up Voltage................................................................................................64
10.3.2 Generator Voltage Unstable........................................................................................................ 65
10.3.3 Reactive Power Gradually Decreases after On-grid Connection................................................65
11. Configuration Record of DR700 .................................................................................................................66
11.1 Default Values for Parameter Setting ................................................................................................. 67
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1. Product Overview
DR700 is a digital voltage regulator integrating a 32 bit processor of the lastest generation. This excitation
system is dedicated to the control of synhronous machines equiped with AC rotating exciters and typically
ranging from 300 Kva to 5 Mva.
Designed to be used in a wide array of applications and more specifically for generators connected to the
grid, DR700 offers a complete set of features for the control and protection of your machine.
DR700 also integrates mutiple functionalities and communication capabilities which enable user to perform
remote or local control, setting and monitoring of its product with a PC or PDA or even mobile phone. This
makes it one of the most advanced control system in its category and above all, one of the most complete
for the machine size it can be used with.
With its multiple control features, DR700 can be used in a variety of generator control configurations
and offers a backup operation to the main automatic control mode.
Soft start Automatic Control of the start up ramp (in AVR mode)
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1.2 IGBT
The voltage input is Rectified into the DC power supply, and is fed to a PWM with freewheeling diode bridge
that is connected to the generator (brushless AC exciter).
The corresponding terminal number is Ie+ and Ie-, PWM control of the IGBT is done by the CPU. The power
input can also be done directly in DC power. See Power chapter
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2. Hardware Overview
This section describes the DR700's hardware and software capabilities, see block diagram below:
DR700
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2.1 Analog input circuit
2.1.1 Generator voltage
The sampling rate uses 24-point per cycle. To avoid distortion the fix 24 points goes through a Fourier
algorithm to calculate the rms generator voltage.
The selection between a 100Vac and a 400Vac sensing is done with 2 jumper. See terminal description.
At the same time we compute zero-crossing by using a comparator using the square wave UAB sensing. Also
those sampling data are used to calculate the frequency of the generator, and Calculate the phase-locked
sampling frequency and period features.
The CT secondary rating can be 1 amp or 5 amps, the selection is done with the jumper JP1. Closed for 5A
sensing and open for 1A sensing.
The C-phase current is converted to ADC that measure the signal. This Stator current image use a 24-point
Fourier transform to calculate the RMS stator current, and is processed through a phasor algorithm to
calculate in real-time active and reactive power as well as the power factor angle.
The microprocessor calculate the output current to match the different regulation mode, as well as compute
over-excitation limiter (OEL) data.
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3. Mode of Operation
3.1 AVR
The automatic voltage regulation mode (AVR), will allow the DR700 to adjust the generator output voltage.
By measuring the voltage of the generator side, it will adjust excitation current.
You can adjust the reference by using the increase/decrease buttons. V / Hz voltage restriction is also in
operation during AVR mode and can also change the given reference.
WARNING: In this mode, the regulator disable all protection. Do not activate this mode in shunt
application it may generate over voltage if in off line.
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3.6 Droop Mode
In case of paralleling generator, the droop mode can be used and adjusted to share reactive power
depending on the current measured on the stator line.
3.8 Soft-Start
The Soft start function is designed to prevent over-shooting of the terminal voltage during excitation
build-up. When start is initiated DR700 immediately build terminal voltage, by applying full opening
IGBT to create a fast excitation current build up.
The first step is to raise voltage to 30% of rated voltage of generator, thereafter the Regulator gradually
rise up within 5 sec to generator voltage pre-set value. The pre-set value may be determined by the
SERDS and stated as nominal voltage.
Soft start is operative only under Auto Mode.
UG
[%]
Initial SP
30%
1 6 [S]
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4. Limiters and Protection
4.1 V / Hz Protection
When the generator frequency is below 47.5Hz decline,we gradually decrease the voltage reference
following generator frequency. Default proportion rate is 2% / Hz. This value can change .
Note: If frequency drop less than 30 Hz, the regulator will automatically stop excitation.
Note : See Chapter 5.5.3 for V/Hz limiter
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4.3 Generator output voltage limiter
To prevent saturation of generator core and excitation transformer, the system offers vervoltage
protection function. In the event that generator voltage exceeds 1.3 times of rated stator voltage, the
Voltage Regulator will quit the automatic operation.
While running in Constant Power Factor Mode or Constant Reactive Power Mode, and in order to
prevent generator voltage from deviating from normal range, the Regulator provides a maximal generator
voltage limiter and a minimal generator voltage limiter. If voltage goes beyond this range, the Regulator
switches to Auto Mode and leave the above regulating mode.
Parameter:
UG_MIN range of setting: 0.5pu~1.3pu standard value: 0.9pu
UG_MAX range of setting: 0.5pu~1.3pu standard value:1.1pu
(B) Ifd> 1.1Ifdn, Ifd <1.0Ifdn we limit time using the inverse curve calculation:
Heat = ∫ (Ifd2-Ifdn2) * t;
Heat_n = ∫ (Ifd_2set-Ifdn2) * t_set;
H0> 80%, Go to manual operation and manually run the reference at 90% Ifdn
H0 <10%, you can revert to normal operation.
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4.4.1 Over Excitation limiter
The DR700 is build up with capability of forcing the excitation, providing enough power is available,
through the Power Transformer.
In case of system fault, the system’s transient stability can be improved by using forced excitation.
In order, to prevent generator overheating, ceiling current shall be limited.
When fault happens, the excitation current can force excitation to ceiling current, the limiter operates
and hold the excitation current for a preset time. After the excitation time “t_set”, is done excitation current
returns to 1.1 time of Ifdn.
In the case of when fault happens, excitation current doesn’t exceed the pre-set forced excitation
ceiling current, the over-excitation time will be higher and depending on the heat calculation.
The characteristics of the above cases are shown in the following figure.
Over excitation limit is operative only under Auto Mode.
If [A]
prospective value
of field current
Ifd_max Case 1
Case 2
1.1Ifdn
T_set t [s]
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4.5 Under-excitation limiter
This limiter is to ensure that the generator reactive power does not enter into out of scope of the generator
reactive power capability while system is running in automatic control loop.
When the generator reactive power enter the under-excitation limit zone, the reactive power control loop
calculates the amount of excitation needed for the regulator to runs into reactive power, near the limit. If
system wants to go below the limit the DR700 will no longer continue to reduce excitation and will send an
alarm signal.
If the system conditions change, and DR700 calculates that the constant voltage control loop is greater than
the constant reactive power output, the regulator automatically switches automatically to voltage
regulation, thus to exit the under-excitation mode.
If the regulator enter the restricted area, but and if reactive power continued to decline, when once the
reactive power goes below the line of protection, the regulator sent an alarm signal and stop running in
automatic mode.
Under excitation limiter and its control loop parameters can be set on the menu.
Protection line is calculated from the limiter line reactive power times 1.25.
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5. Products Connection lists
The measurements and power terminal uses 13 * 4mm2 Terminal block on the left side of the board.
Power supply voltage: 20V ~ 250V, single or three-phase or DC power supply up to 300VDC
Note: Use 11: P1 (DC+) and 12: P2 (DC-)
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5.1.3 Stator CT Sensing (MC)
Stator current measurement: 4 ((M)C1) and 5 ((M)C2)
Type: Single-phase (C phase), 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: <1VA
Model 1 Model 2
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5.2.1 Communication Interface
5.2.1.1 USB (virtual serial port) on-board hardware
This port will replace the standard RS232, an adapter can be delivered.
Interface: USB
Baud Rate: 9600
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop Bits: 1
5.2.1.2.2 CAN-BUS
Rate: 40Mbaud
Terminal No.: 11(CH) /28(CL) /
For model 1 12(CG) or 29 (RG)
For model 2, the ground is made internally.
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5.2.2 Inputs/Outputs
5.2.2.1 Input Contact
Type: Dry contact.
Common point: +24Vdc on terminal 1 (V+)
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5.4 Analog Inputs and outputs
5.4.1 Analog value input
The DR700 provides 2 Analog value input refrenced as follow
Remote analog value control is operative under the digital control mode only.
Analog value inputs under Auto-, Manual-, Power Factor- and Reactive power modes are shown in the
following figure.
The setup inputs of the external analog driving curve is shown below. Please note that the following curve
can be different depending of the facts that limiters and protection are active. Activation of these limiters
and protection will impact the upper and lower limits of each variables (Reference) to be controlled.
The analog inputs effects uses differential input method for analog value input.
The maximal input value is 10V.
Please note that DR700 offers auxiliary ±10V voltage on terminals 17/+V and 34/-V
UG_REF Ie_REF
1. 25 1. 25
rated rated
0V +10V 0V +10V
Figure
. 1.6 External Setpoint AI for AUTO MODE Figure
. 1.7 External Setpoint AI for MANU MODE
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5.4.2 Analog output
Q_REF PF_REF
75%
rated 0.5
-10V -10V
+10V +10V
-75%
rated -0.5
Figure 1.8 External Setpoint AI for VAR Mode Figure 1.9 External Setpoint AI For PF Mode
DR700 offers throug its analog value output, an image of any internal variable depending of the output
parameter selected.
The following table offers some commonly-used codes. Contact us for more code information.
[V]
16 / AO AO+
33 / AG AO-
Figure 1.10 AO
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5.5 Jumpers configuration
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5.6 Mechanical description
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6. Regulator Characteristics
6.1 Type test
Shock: pulse duration 11ms
- 3, number of pulses of each axis 6.
- Acceleration amplitude: 50.00m/S2
Weight and dimensions for the regulator (without the power bridge)
Weight: 780 Grammes
Weight and dimensions for the 7A power bridge
Weight: 550 Grammes
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6.5 Regulation
FCR (Manual) Manual work
Adjustment range: 0 ~ 7 Adc or 0 ~ 15A
Step: 0.1Adc
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7. Human Machine Interface or SERDS
5.1 DR700 annunciation lights
5.1.1 Run (Runing )---- Green
This indicator (green) indicates the working status of the regulator. If the regulator out of operation, this
indicator flashes once every 2 seconds;
• if DR700 works in the automatic voltage regulation (AVR) mode, then the indicator flashes
every 1 second,
• if the DR700 works in manual mode (FCR), the Light flashes every 0.5 second.
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5.2 HMI (as option)
This Liquid crystal display is an important human-machine dialog window and is embedded with keyboard
operation, it can display :
– Parameter setting,
– Test function,
– Show Alarm, sequence of events
– It is build with a temperature detection which automatically adjusts contrast of the LCD display
making the liquid crystal display clear and accurate.
The following items are accessible.
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5.2.3 Parameter settings
This is the main configuration menu, needed for the AVR to work properly; it defines the PID control,
protections and limiters parameters.
-------Settings--------
>> Indicates that a lower level menu exists 1、Auto PID 》》
2、Manual PID 》》
3、PF/VAR PID》》
Forcing excitation:
4、Forcing 2.0
Set the maximum excitation current to be allowed 5、Forcing T 10 S
6、Xq::0.5
setting range: 1.3 to 2.0 times the rated nominal current
7、V/Hz Ratio 1.15
8、Droop 15%
9、Sync. DU 150
Forcing excitation time:
10、Sync.DF 20
Set the maximum field current time allowed to be maintained 11、Sync. T 10S
Setting range: 2 ~ 10 seconds
Droop:
Adjusted droop coefficient.
Used For parallel operation of units to allow reactive power sharing.
Setting range from 0 to 15%, range 0.1%
DU:
Allow setting the grid generator and system voltage difference permitted before synchronization
Setting range 0 to 5%
DF:
Allows tuning the generator and grid frequency difference permitted before synchronization
Setting Range 0 ~ 0.1Hz
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5.2.4 Automatic Voltage Regulation mode PID (AVR)
------PID----
1 1+T3 1 T 1s 1 T 3s T1= S
Kp∗(1+ + ) or KP
sT1 1+T4 1 T 2s 1 T 4s T2= S
T3= S
T4= S
Time constant of AC exciter is reduced by adjusting the negative feedback
KP=
coefficient , called β or rotor voltage feedback. Increasing this terms will =
improve voltage response speed.
Kp: Stands for the proportionnal coefficient
T1: Stands for the Integral coefficient
1+Te1S
Ke
1+Te2S
--- PF/VAR/UEL---
Set the constant power factor and constant reactive power PI parameters Tq1= S
Tq2= S
Kq=
1+Tq1S
Kq
1+Tq2S
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Note concerning UEL Mode
Note concerning UEL Mode
In case of UEL limiters being active, the Regulator will use
theInVAR
caseclosed
of UEL limiters
loop being active,
adjustment thetoRegulator
and filter adapt thewill use
reactive
the VAR closed loop adjustment and filter to adapt
power value affecting the UEL limiters functions. the reactive
power value affecting the UEL limiters functions.
U rated K old
K
U dis
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4.1.3.2 Stator Current Calibration
Stator current terminal measurement of the DR700 is computed from the CT connection 1A (5A) current
using the formula below:
I 1 K old
K
I dis
I1: primary rated current of current transformer
Kold: accuracy coefficient set in【Accuracy Adjustment】
Idis: stator current shown in 【Measurement Value Display】 menu
Active power and reactive power are obtained by multiplying single phase power of generator by 3. The
power factor is obtained by P.Q value.
S U I
P
cos
P2 Q2
Accuracy calibration is performed by the same method of voltage and current.
Apply a measuring signal on terminals(UAB and IC), obtain theoretical value of power, multiply by original
power factor and divide by corresponding display value, This will give you the corresponding accuracy
coefficients K_P and K_Q.
Zero bias calibration: In case no output current is generated, DR700 shall display a zero excitation current, if
the display is not zero, input the display excitation current value in 【Accuracy Adjustment】Ie_bias, the
software automatically eliminates the bias.
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4.1.3.5 Excitation current Accuracy calibration
Connecting DC or AC power source(single or three phase) to power input terminals C11, C12 and C13,
connects load resistors to power output terminals C9 and C10.
First set rated excitation current in 【Generator Parameter】.
Enable open loop mode or manual mode.
Excitation current Ie shown in 【Measurement Value Display】 menu.
I e _ real ´ K -Ie-old
K _ Ie =
I e_dis
Ie_real: measured actual current
Ie_dis: display current
K_Ie: Ie accuracy coeficient
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5.2.9 Communication settings and miscellenaous
-Com Settings---
Address: 1 ~ 255 Address: 0001
Baud Rate: Set the RS485 communication speed, Baud 1 : 9600
DO Add: 0001
maximum 38400 DI Add: 0001
O/A Output: Select the D / A conversion of the variable you want an output for
I/A Input: Select the D / A conversion of the variable you want the input to affect the regulation mode
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8. Software Overview
8.1 Introduction
Important notes:
Important notes:
Please refers to the SERDS manual for complete understanding of
Please refers to the SERDS manual for complete understanding of
the SERDS software
the SERDS software
Please also note, that the different SERDS screen shot, can differ
Please also note, that the different SERDS screen shot, can differ
depending on the SERDS version installed
depending on the SERDS version installed
The original purpose of the software is to provide a visual detail of RegulProcess Control System settings,
help service engineers install and commission the equipment, reconfigure settings, carry out operation tests
and locate faults in the power system, if any.
The SERDS is a versatile communication software suitable for the entire RegulProcess DR (Digital Regulator)
product range and usable on virtually any kind of graphical interface.
• The SERDS uses a “point and click” approach and selectable windows to set up the control device.
For security, some of the software windows can only be unlocked after a previous one has been fully and
correctly programmed.
• Insertions and guidelines are also provided in the menus to help user in the proper set up of each
parameter. This interactive, safe and educative approach offers all the assurances needed for the user to
properly program his control device.
• Tests and metering windows are also available to fine tune the unit and perform recorded and
printable reports useful for documentation. Each settings scheme created can be saved as a file and
uploaded to other RegulProcess devices operating on the same type of machines.
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• Finally the SERDS enables you to edit reports of system set up and machine data (normally supplied
by RegulProcess only) for printing and recordings. The screen-shots below present illustrative pages of
the reporting feature of DR700.
IMPORTANT NOTE
This manual is written in order to provide user with a mean to set up his
control system without assistance. RegulProcess however provides free
setting parameters calculation which only require user to fine tune his
parameters once this information is transmitted to the control system. For
safety and efficiency it is recommended to use this database to perform
and facilitate setting arrangement of your generator control system.
www.info@regulprocess.com or
+33 (0)3 88 87 18 17 17
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8.2 System requirements:
1) Installation of the maintenance software:
The SERDS works on a Java Platform that may need to be installed prior to executing the software on your
interface system (jre file, Java Runtime Environment version 1.7 and onward). Should this be necessary the
following window will pop up on your screen and guide you the the relevant web page where this software
can be downloaded for free
2) Operating Software:
• Windows XP
• Windows Vista (SP1 or later versions)
• Linux
• Android System
• Mac OSX
3) PC:
A laptop that meets the following or higher requirements is recommended to use SERDS:
• OS: Windows or Linux
• CPU :1GHz or more
• Memory : 512Mbytes or more(XP), 1Gbytes or more(Vista)
• Communication I/F : Ethernet (10/100Mbps)
• Screen resolution : 1024×768 (XGA) or more
• Display font : Small size font only
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8.3 Getting started
Com. Port set up
Editing features
AVR selection
When first opening SERDS software the home screen above will appear.
A check list guides you through this process and highlights windows that have already been programmed
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8.3.2 Step 2: Select the Voltage regulator
Since SERDS is a standard software for all RegulProcess digital control systems, several choices are available
for your selection:
DR 700
DR 1200
DR 2100
If you accidentally select an incorrect product an error signal will appear when communication attempt to
the device is made. In that case, close the error window and re-select the proper device.
The window below appears and enables you to customize the name of the device you wish to program.
Once defined, click “ OK “and a a frame will be initialized to program the unit.
When confirmed the SERDS home screen will re-appear and the devices pictures that were not selected will
be de-activated. You can start programming your device.
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8.3.3 Step 3: Select a slave address
By default 1 will be displayed
RS485, Slave address from 2 to 255. The slave address 1 is reserved for the administrator access, therefore it
is advised not to use that address for the RS485 communication.
Note: Writing data to the DR using SERDS needs Root (Administrator) access.
By default the root password is 9999
This information is important as it will condition some of the excitation system readings and the internal
calculations of the SERDS which are provided to ease your setting process. Therefore take careful
precautions at entering the correct figures.
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8.4.1 Machine parameters:
8.4.1.1 Generator rated Data
Most of these values are generally provided within the generator data sheet. All lines should be filled in to
enable proper calculation of the system parameters.
Grid voltage kV 0 to 20
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8.4.2 Communication set up:
This window determines the designated communication port and communication speed between the
control system com. Ports and your interface.
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8.4.4 System configuration:
The sensing mode and other selection windows will guide you through the definition of your
excitation system configuration, the signals sent to your user defined input and output and the type
of protection you wish to activate during operation.
Selection
Redundancy Mode (for dual AVR systems) Master (to designate the AVR as the main unit)
Defines each AVR function (Master/Salve) Slave (to designate the AVR as the back up unit)
Analogue Output (Provides an ouput signal for the Select one of the 7 output parameters available
selected parameters) for display on your interface
Analogue Input (Provides input for remote control of Select one of the remote control modes available
the selected signal)
DR700 can be set as a dual channel configuration or Master-Slave configuration. The two channels are
interlinked by CAN-BUS to exchange operation data. The two channels are autoomaticaly tracing each
others, and can switch bumpless between them or during the detection of an abnormal regulation.
In normal operation, change over channel can be done by means of a changeover contact. When
adopting dual channel operation, the two Devices shall be set in dual channel mode, and their modbus
addresses shall be different, by adding one.
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8.4.6 Synchronization
Upon activation of the synchronizing mode by external contact, and providing that the function has
been enabled in the DR700, then sysnchronizing can starts.
To perform synchronizing, the Regulator sends out speed increase and decrease signals to the speed
governor according to your parameters.
When closing GCB requirements are met, the DR700 sends out a closing command to the GCB
The synchronization process can be controlled by digital input, allowig 500 ms closing pulse for breakers
to be effectively closed
Difference of voltage(DU): Difference between generator voltage and system voltage. Generally, GCB
closing command is allowed when difference of voltage is within the range of ±5% of rated voltage.
Difference of frequency(DF): Difference between generator frequency and system frequency. Generally,
GCB closing is allowed when difference of frequency is within the range of 0.5 Hz, the specific value may
be tuned.
Closing time of breaker: time between closing command and closed breaker.
Compensation angle: if an inherent angle exists between the system voltage signal and generator
voltage signal (e.g., a transformer lies in between), the inherent angle shall be offset in the program
using that parameter.
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8.4.7 Grid Voltage Matching
Voltage matching function is mainly used for no-load voltage build-up, the target voltage will be the
measured system grid voltage. In the event that both voltage matching function and build-up voltage are
switched on, if voltage grid sensing is present, its the voltage matching functions that will take over.
By selecting a protection function, a green light will activate in the next set up window (Protection)
corresponding to the feature activated. Protections not selected will display a red dot.
Protection not selected on this screen will not be programmable in the protection parameters set up up
window (see below).
This window enables you to select the control modes and features available
in your system operating process.
At this stage this selection is only made to validate the function as an active
or back up mode of operation. Adjustment of stability and response of each
control mode will be made in the stability section.
Not selecting an option will completely disable the selected operation mode
and will not allow this feature to play a role in the regulation loop or be part
of the functional architecture of your system. Note however that in the
stability section, Var/PF and Field current regulation (manual) modes may still
be adjustable should you activate these functions later.
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8.4.10 Other parameters to enter
UG
Compensation
Droop
In the event that generators are directly connected to grid, positive adjustment must be pre-set
The Droop or Reactive power adjutsments, is computed using the following equation.
UG_REF0, stands as the initial voltage value.
UG_REF_QC, stands as VAR set value
K_QC, stands as the Reactive power adjustment ratio
Q
Positive adjustment: UG _ REF UG _ REF 0 K _ QC UGN
QN
Q
Negative adjustment: UG _ REF UG _ REF 0 K _ QC UGN
QN
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8.5 Protections and limiters
Protective features and limiters play an important role in your power system operation. While the latter
enables you to maintain operation of your generator within safe output limits, the protective functions can
be used as a back up to your main generator protection and will prevent any abnormal condition on the
power system to cause damage on your machine.
To best use these features make sure however that limiters and protection on your DR control system are
coordinated with your main generator protection.
• This will avoid inadvertent tripping of the machine by the relaying scheme before a limiter can be
activated.
• Setting of DR internal protection should in principle be set as a last barrier should your generator
protective relay not activate a trip on a low frequency or loss of excitation condition. It should
therefore be set with an equal as- or higher value than your protective relay setting.
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6.1 Under-Excitation Limiter:
When the machine is absorbing large amounts of reactive power insufficient excitation may result in an
under-excited condition. The resulting effect can cause stator overheating and possibly affect the machine's
stability to a point where loss of synchronism may occur.
Q Qc Qb P
Whenever the AVR senses an operating condition in which
excitation level is determined to be too low the under-
excitation limiter (UEL) will work through the automatic
voltage regulator (AVR) to boost excitation
Qa
With the DR control system's UEL adjustment curve, the UEL 1.5
operating characteristic is designed to match as close as Q
possible the capability of the synchronous generator on the Fig. 1
Representation of Gen. UEL Limiter
P-Q diagram as illustrated on Fig. 1. setting
In DR control systems this Limitation works together with the UEL Protection. The first curve (Qa) is the
limitation curve the second (1.5 Q) is the protection limit.
• If the Reactive Power limitation fails and Reactive Power reaches the protective limits threshold, the
DR will switch to voltage regulation (droop) control.
• If reactive Power goes beyond the protective threshold the DR unit will switch over to manual (FCR)
and an alarm signal is triggered.
UEL B - 0 to 50,000
UEL C - 0 to 20,000
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Note: When the system is on line you may visualize the generator excursion within
Note:
the When the system
P/Q diagram is on line
by clicking you may PQ
“Generator visualize the generator
position”. excursion
This feature enableswithin
you to
thesee
P/Q diagram
the by position
real time clicking “Generator PQ position”.
of your generator This feature
power with enables
regard to you to
its capability.
see the real time position of your generator power with regard to its capability.
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8.5.1.1 SCL enabling mode
The criteria to enter that mode within the DR700 is described below
1. Generator stator over current protection operate time is computed following the formula:
A* K
T=
I a
( ) -1
I SET
According to the overload conditions of generator, the following three sets of parameters may be
chosen from:
2. When limiters is active, the Regulator sends out alarm signal and reduce or maintain generator stator
current, depending on the following three operation conditions:
1) When the reactive value is positive and beyond the range of -5%* S R < Q < 5%* S R , the Regulator
will tend yo decrease the amount of excitation flux till stator current is smaller than the rated value.
During flux decreasing, if the reactive value enters the range of -5%* S R < Q < 5% * S R , the
2) When the reactive value is negative and beyond the range of -5%* S R < Q < 5%* S R , the Regulator
increase the excitation flux, till stator current is smaller than the rated value. During flux increasing, if
the reactive value enters the range of -5%* S R < Q < 5% * S R , the process of flux increasing
terminates.
3) If stator current exceeds limit and generator reactive value is within the range of
-5%* S R < Q < 5% * S R , the Regulator only sends out alarm signal.
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8.5.2 Over-Excitation Limiter
Operation in the overexcited region of the machine’s capability curve can cause excessive field current.
Also since the machine’s capability is a function of time and other generator characteristics such as
cooling method (air, hydrogen or water) the over-excitation limiter operation may be a function of these
parameters condition.
• The DR700 Over-excitation limiter operates with a tolerance time t, which has an inverse relation
proportional to the generator exciting current Ifd2
• It also integrates together with its over-excitation settings a temperature based algorithm acting in
the summing point of the OEL operating function.
To set up your over-excitation limiter you need to enter the following data:
➔ The maximum forcing current (expressed as a ratio of the nominal field current) you wish to allow
the generator to operate at.
➔ The duration you will enable this maximum current to be maintained before the limiter comes into
operation
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8.5.3 V/Hz limit and protection
V/Hz limitation prevents generator & grid transformer magnetic saturation. This limiting feature is also useful
when a large load is applied to the generator. When such situation occurs, a certain time can happen until
the prime mover is able to sustain this load resulting in a temporary loss of speed. This loss of speed is
electrically translated into a frequency decrease on the generator.
To assist the prime mover in such condition the AVR implements a fast acting under frequency function that
reduces generator terminal voltage as a function of frequency. The relation between electrical power output
and mechanical load will enable the prime mover to see a corresponding decrease in its mechanical load.
Selected
V/Hz slope
U Gen nom.
V/Hz slope
Lower limit
V/Hz slope
Higher
limit
F nom.
Lower limit: If frequency drops below the minimum knee point value (45 or 55 Hz depending on system
nominal frequency), the excitation system will shut down.
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8.5.3.1 V/HZ operation principle
UG(pu)
_
U G ( pu ) Kset V/Hz
K=
FG ( pu )
voltage.
FG(pu)
70% 95% 100%
FG ( pu ) : Per-unit value of actual generator frequency, value
U G ( pu )=K SET * FG ( pu )
If K is always greater than K SET , the Regulator delays to an adjustable time and quit operation.
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8.6 Stability settings for automatic voltage regulation
8.6.1 Principle of operation
Stability settings determine the response characteristics of the excitation system in transient and steady
state operation mode.
The adjustment of these stability parameters is therefore key to the overall operation of the Power
system in all its working conditions.
DR700 excitation system uses a Transient Gain reduction controller. This adjustment method is
composed of two main parameters group:
➢ One group (Kp) Contributes to the transient response characteristics, proportionnal effect.
➢ The other (T1) is the lag part of the system which essentially integrates the steady-state
requirements of the system response, with optionnaly T2 for a complete lead filter.
➢ T3 and T4 are used for specific operating conditions where lag filter is needed
Adjusting these parameters can be a complex exercise as real operating conditions cannot always be
created (transient mode) and may also be damaging for the generator if protections have not been
activated or machine parameters have been incorrectly entered.
In order to assist user in defining accurate and precise adjustment mode for DR700 stability setting as
well as other limiting and protective settings, RegulProcess proposes several options available with our
system supply or displayed on your interface screen and described below:
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8.7 Loss of Excitation protection
In normal operation of generator and paticularly while connected to the grid, the loss of field might
cause harmful accident. For this reason, whenever field current loss is detected, the Regulator will
automatically stop and shut down of the generator must be performed. Field current loss protection is
judged by the following criteria:
1. In the event that excitation current exceeds no load excitation current, and generator voltage is
lower than 10% of rated voltage, protection function activates, the Regulator immediately stops
operation.
2. When the measured voltage is a three-phase voltage, if the difference between the maximal and
minimal values among the three phases is greater than 10% of rated voltage, the Regulator
switches to Manual Mode.
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8.8.2 Automated Parameters settings
• As part of its customer service, RegulProcess proposes a free system setting spreadsheet down-
loadable directly to the DR700. This spreadsheet is supplied based on customer information
provided either as a copy of the generator data-sheet or the form attached in Annex 1 of this
manual and dully filled in.
• RegulProcess setting spreadsheet is then returned to you with the suggested parameters settings,
limiters curves and test calibration form as illustrated on the figure below.
• On the SERDS Automatic Stability screen a feature is provided enabling user to obtain calculated
setting values for the Automatic mode of operation. These settings offer a useful mean to establish
a base that will later be fine tuned through step responses tests.
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IMPORTANT NOTE
IMPORTANT NOTE
The auto-tuning function is accessible only when the DR unit is connected to the software
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8.8.3 Automatic Voltage regulation adjustment (PID) stability filter
When attempting to adjust SERDS parameters without assistance, the recommended approach below
provides guidance on the adequate procedure.
Adjustment principle
Knowing this oscillation frequency, one of the filter can be adjusted to reject this oscillation. The second
filter will be tuned to allow a higher gain at low frequency and so decrease the static error.
This frequency represent the natural oscillation of the regulator and generator in closed loop.
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➢ Step 3: Filter calculation
We know that the system becomes unstable when in open loop the phase margin is near zero. The
adjustment of the first filter will introduce a positive phase to reach an acceptable phase margin
The AVR filter can be modified as follow:
Then T2=τ=1/(ɷm√ɑ)=1/(44,85*√4)=0,011
AND
T1= ɑ*T2=0,011*4=0,044
T3 and T4 filter will be used to decrease the gain at high frequency and increase it a low frequency.
This may result in the generation of a negative phase, but this has no effect if phase margin is very high and
this situation may happen at low frequency in open loop.
T3 and T4 can only be tuned when the system is on line.
Note: For generators below 10 Mva, once the response is fast on a transient it may show slower recovery.
Should this happen adjust the filter T3 and T4 to lower value until satisfactory result is obtained.
Example : T3=20*T1=0,2 and T4=20*T2=0,8
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8.8.3.1 Other regulation modes stability tuning
For Field current regulation and Var/PF response characteristics, only Te1 and Te2 factors require tuning.
Since these values have previously been determined for the adjustment of the Automatic voltage regulation
settings, the same values may be used for the FCR and Var/PF control.
To obtain a satisfactory response adjust gain Kq (for manual control) and Kp (for Var/PF control) until
satisfactory response is obtained.
Var/PF mode stability setting screen FCR mode (manual) stability setting screen
Display Range
T1 0.00 to 30
T2 0.00 to 30
T3 0.00 to 30
T4 0.00 to 30
B 0.1 to 5
K 0.01 to 99.9
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8.8.5 SOE and Fault Recording
Fault recorder
Record the time of 20 groups of faults (precise to millisecond), and all fault acting value.
Those functions are accessible through the free providing DR700 software. Regulprocess provides
a free of charge tool to be able to program, retrieve and access all data for the users. This
programm can be shown through the communication protocol.
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8.9 Machine data function and inputs/outputs on line monitoring
Through modbus protocol, one can fetch and display on line parameters such as Generator
voltage, current, and reactive power as well as any additional parameters.
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9.Typical parameters for a 8MVA Generator - Brushless
PID parameters for Auto Mode:
T1 T2 T3 T4 KP β
3 6 0.8 3 11 0.02
Te1 Te2 Ke
2 6 9
PI parameters for Constant Power Factor Mode and Constant Reactive Power Mode
Tq1 Tq2 Kq
2 6 12
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10.Testing and trouble-shooting
10.1 Loaded Test
After synchronization and closing of generator, DR700 should perform the following tests:
1. Active power, reactive power and power factor measurement and verification, if the measured
values opposite to actual values, inspect CT polarity.
2. Reactive power adjustment test.
3. PI adjustment test under Constant Power Factor and Constant Reactive Power Modes.
4. Over excitation and under excitation tests.
The generator synchronization function needs to be verified through dummy synchronization test.
1. Break the isolator gate between generator and the grid (or CB is on “test” position).
2. Inspect compliance of system voltage and grid voltage wiring and measurement.
3. Switch on synchronization function, observe and record whether the synchronization meter arrow is
at 12 o’clock position when closing pulse is sent.
10.3 Trouble-shooting
10.3.1Generator Can’t Build-up Voltage
1. Inspect all external wiring. If any problem is detected, correct the problem.
2. Inspect whether generator speed reaches rated speed. If no, increase the speed to rated value.
3. For permanent magnet generator system, inspect whether generator voltage reaches design value under
rated speed; for self-excited generators, inspect whether excitation power voltage reaches 6V under
rated speed. If no, generator field must be excited.
4. Inspect fuse, if the fuse is burnt, change by a new fuse.
5. Inspect fault indicator lamp of DR700, if the lamp is on, diagnose the fault.
6. Inspect whether【Nominal Voltage】function is set as “ON”, or【Voltage Matching】function is switched on
but grid voltage is not available.
7. Change to a new unit of DR700. If voltage builds up, contact RegulProcess to arrange return of the
inoperative device.
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10.3.2 Generator Voltage Unstable
1. Inspect whether PID parameters are correctly set.
2. Select a group of parameters from Step Response menu that stabilize voltage.
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11. Configuration Record of DR700
Product Information
Model: ______________________________________________
Software version: ______________________________________________
Remarks:
_________________________________________________________
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11.1 Default Values for Parameter Setting
Accuracy adjustment
AB phase voltage accuracy 1.000 0.500~2.000
coefficient K_UAB
BC phase voltage accuracy 1.000 0.500~2.000
coefficient K_UBC
CA phase voltage accuracy 1.000 0.500~2.000
coefficient K_UCA
C phase current accuracy 1.000 0.500~-2.000
coefficient K_IC
AB phase grid voltage accuracy 1.000 0.500~2.000
coefficient K_Unet
Active power accuracy 1.000 0.500~2.000
coefficient K_P
Reactive power accuracy 1.000 0.500~-2.000
coefficient K_Q
Excitation current accuracy 1.000 0.500~5.000
coefficient K_Ie
Excitation current zero bias 0.000 -1.5~1.5 A
Ie_bias
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Parameter definition Default value Range of Set value Unit
setting
Parameter setting
First set point of under -112(- -10000~0 Kvar
excitation limit Qa 30%QN)
Second set point of under 625(SN) 0~50000 KW
excitation limit Pb
Third set point of under 250(50%PN) 0~20000 KW
excitation limit Pc
Over excitation time 10.0 5~20 s
Forced excitation multiple factor 2.0 1.0~3.0
V/HZ limit 1.2 1.0~1.5 P.U
Constant reactive power / 1.10 1.0~1.3 p.u.
constant PF voltage upper limit
Constant reactive power / 0.90 0.8~1.0 p.u.
constant PF voltage lower limit
Ig inverse time limit V 1.2 1.0~1.3 P.u
Ig inverse time limit M 1 0/ 1/ 2
Ig inverse time limit C 10 1-30 s
Function Selection
V/Hz limit On On/off
Under excitation limit On On/off
Over excitation limit On On/off
Analog value AI1 inut control On On/off
Constant power factor On On/off
Constant reactive power Off On/off
PSS function Off On/off
Raising voltage from zero On On/off
Grid voltage tracing Off On/off
Synchronization function Off On/off
Diode testing On On/off
Manual mode control (FCR) Off On/off
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Parameter definition Default value Range of Set value Unit
setting
Constant reactive power/PF Off On/off
mode control
Switch value control Off On/off
System Configuration
Password 9999 0000~9999
Communication address 1 1~255
Baud rate 1 9600 4800~38400 Bit/s
DA1 output option 0 0~100
Phase of measured voltage 3 phase Single / 3 phase Phase
Number of channel Single Single/dual
AI control option AI_AVR AVR/
FCR/VAR/PF
PID Parameters / Filter
AutoPID-T1 1.00 0.10~2.00 S
AutoPID-T2 5.00 2.00~20.00 S
AutoPID-T3 0.50 0.10~5.00 S
AutoPID-T4 0.05 0.01~5.00 S
AutoPID-KP 8 0.5~30
AutoPID-β 0.02 0.01~0.5
ManualPI-Te1 1.00 0.10~2.00 S
ManualPI-Te2 4.00 2.00~20.00 S
ManualPI-Ke 2.00 0.5~10
ConstantPF/VAR PI-Tq1 1.00 0.10~2.00 S
ConstantPF/VAR PI-Tq2 8.00 2.00~20.00 S
ConstantPF/VAR PI-Kq 15.00 0.5~30
PSS-TW1 5 0~30.00 S
PSS-TW2 5 0~30.00 S
PSS-T1 0.1 0.02~6.00 S
PSS-T2 0.02 0.02~6.00 S
PSS-T3 0.18 0.02~6.00 S
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Parameter definition Default value Range of Set value Unit
setting
PSS-T4 0.02 0.02~6.00 S
PSS-T5 0.26 0.02~6.00 S
PSS-T6 0.02 0.02~6.00 S
PSS-T7 7.0 0.00~30.00 S
PSS-T8 0.2 0.00~2.50 S
PSS-T9 0.1 0.00~2.50 S
PSS-M 5 2~5
PSS-KS1 5 0.1~30 p.u.
PSS-KS2 0.6 0.05~5.0 p.u.
PSS-KS3 1 0.05~5.0 p.u.
PSS switch on power 30 20~50 %
PSS switch off power 20 10~30 %
PSS limit 5.0 2~10 %
Operation Parameters
Voltage raising pre-set 1.0 0.5~1.1 p.u.
Constsant P.F. set value 0.90(lag) -0.7~0.7(lag)
VAR setting 0.30 -0.3~1.0 p.u.
Ajustment polarity: Positive Positive/negativ
e
Adjustment coefficient: 0 0~15 %
Synchronization DU: 3 1~10 %
Synchronization DF: 0.2Hz 0.1~0.5 Hz
Leading time for switch closing 100 ms 0~500 ms
Angle compensation 0 0~360 °
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