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IM-NT
Reference Guide
!! Warnings !!
Remote control
The NT controller can be remotely controlled. In case that maintenance needs to be done, check the
following to effect safety.
Disconnect remote control via RS232 line
Disconnect input REMOTE START/STOP
The controller contains a large number of configurable setpoints, because of this it is impossible to describe
all of its functions. These are subject to change from SW version to SW version. This manual only describes
the product and is not guaranteed to be set for your application on arrival.
Text
PAGE (Capital letters in the frame) buttons on the front panel
Break Return (Italic) set points
Protections (Bold) Set point group
REMOTE START/STOP (Capital letters) binary inputs and outputs
Conformity declaration
Following described machine complies with the appropriate basic safety and health
requirement of the EC Low Voltage Directive No: 73/23 / EEC and EC
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336 / EEC based on its design and type,
as brought into circulation by us.
Note:
ComAp believes that all information provided herein is correct and reliable and reserves the right to update
at any time. ComAp does not assume any responsibility for its use unless otherwise expressly undertaken.
Adjust setpoints
All setpoints are preadjusted to their typical values. But the set points in the “Basic settings” settings
group !!must!! be adjusted before the first startup of the controller.
!!! WRONG ADJUSTMENT OF BASIC PARAMETERS
CAN HARM THE EQUIPMENT !!!
The following instructions are for qualified personnel only. To avoid personal injury do
not perform any action not specified in this User guide !!!
MAN mode
It is possible to close/open BTB manually under supervision of IM-NT controller which doesn’t allow to close
the breaker if the bus voltages are not in phase.
Pressing BTB ON/OFF button closes/opens BTB if it is allowed by
• setpoints ProcessControl:Synchro enable, Mains coupling, DeadBusClosing
• binary input BTB disable
Hint:
It is possible to close BTB in MAN mode without voltage on bus left and bus right.
AUT mode
Controller closes automatically BTB if
• bus voltages are within the limits (Sync ctrl:Phase window, Voltage window)
• there is voltage on one of the buses and closing to dead bus is enabled by
ProcessControl:DeadBusClosing
• binary input BTB disable is not closed
• it is enabled by setting of ProcessControl:Synchro enable, Mains coupling setpoints
Hint:
It is not possible to close BTB in MAN and AUT mode if there is no voltage on both buses. If voltage on both
left and right bus disappears, the BTB is automatically opened.
After the BTB is closed, IM-BTB deactivates all regulation loops that are taken over by the IM-M(G)CB.
Automatic gen-set start / stop function based on load changes and/or Running hours or Engine size.
Following functions are available:
Power management in kW
Guarantees adjustable load reserve (load step) in kW. Suitable for load demand-based optimization.
Activation: #Pwr mgmt mode = ABS (kW)
#LdResStrt1
Priority 3
Gen3
#LdResStrt1
Priority 2
#LdResStp1
Gen2
#LdResStrt1
#LdResStp1
Priority 1
Gen1
Time
BO Syst res OK
#%LdResStrt1
Actual power [ kW or kVA ]
Priority 3
= 25%
Gen3
#%LdResStrt1
Priority 2
= 25% #%LdResStp1
Gen2
=37%
#%LdResStrt1 #%LdResStp1
= 25% =37%
Priority 1
Gen1
Time
BO Syst res OK
Where
ARstrt Actual Absolute reserve in kW or kVA - for engine start calculation.
ARstp Actual Absolute reserves in kW or kVA - for engine stop calculation.
Hint:
Optional functions in absolute or relative Power management are:
- Running hours balancing (equalization),
- Load demand (different size) engines swap and
- Power management of two or more gen-set groups (bus tie support).
PLC functions
Number of PLC functions is the same for IM-NT and IS-NT. See description in IGS-NT-Application guide-
x.y.pdf.
Protection types
Level Protection types Abbrevi Controller action Record Fault reset
ation needed
1 History record Hst none History only NO
1 Alarm only Al none Alarmlist only YES
1 Warning Wrn none Alarmlist and YES
History
1 AL indication ALI none Alarmlist only NO
1 A+H indication AHI none Alarmlist and NO
History
2 Breaker open BO Controller opens BTB, no History only NO
fault reset needed after alarm
inactivation to reclose BTB
2 Breaker open with BOR Controller opens BTB, BTB Alarmlist and YES
fault reset cannot be closed before History
alarm inactivation and fault
reset
X Fail sensor Fls Can be indicated when Alarmlist and Configurable
Analog input value is ±6% History
out of sensor characteristic
range. Fls can optionally
activate corresponding (e.g.
Sd) Analog input protection
as well.
:
Basic settings
FixVoltProtSelect = PHASE- PHASE
BusL protect
::: BL L12 under
BL L23 under
Bus LVolt prot
BusLeft >V BL L31 under
BusLeft <V BL L12 over
Bus Left V del BL L23 over
BL L31 over
Bus Lfreq prot
BusLeft > f BusL f over
BusLeft <f BusL f under
BusLeft f del
Basic settings :
FixVoltProtSelect = PHASE- PHASE
BusR protect:: BR L12 under
Bus RVolt prot BR L23 under
BusRight >V BR L31 under
BusRight <V BR L12 over
Bus Right V del BR L23 over
BR L31 over
Bus Rfreq prot
BusRight > f BusR f over
BusRight <f
BusRight f del BusR f under
BOUT
AOUT
Module name
BIN
AIN Note
Hint:
For more details about Virtual peripherals (Shared and Internal virtual I/O periphery and PLC) see IGS-NT-
Application guide-2.0.pdf.
AccessLock D#2
If the input is closed, no setpoints can be adjusted and no commands can be issued from IG-Display #2.
AccessLock ext
If the input is closed, no setpoints can be adjusted and no commands can be issued from any external
terminal = via direct/modem/internet connection to the controller.
Hint:
Use these inputs to lock out the selected terminals for setpoint changes and commands. Such a terminal can
only be used for monitoring.
Remote OFF
Active binary input forces the controller mode to OFF.
Hint:
Use this input to lock out the IM-NT control loops.
Remote AUT
Active binary input forces the controller mode to AUT.
Hint:
Use this input to switch the controller to automatic operation, e.g. using the external key switch.
Load res 2
Load res 3
Load res 4
If the input Load res X is closed, the setpoint set #LoadResStrt X + #LoadResStop X (#%LdResStrt X +
#%LdResStop X) will be selected. Higher index has higher priority when more these binary inputs are closed
together. When not configured or not active, setpoint set #LoadResStrt 1 + #LoadResStop 1(#%LdResStrt 1
+ #%LdResStop 1) is used.
Hint:
IM-NT uses these signals for display purposes only, i.e. for correct bargraph indication. Nevertheless, IM-NT
is a suitable controller to be the source of Load res X and MinRun power X signals for the rest of the system,
if a virtual periphery is used.
All controllers operating in Power management must have selected the same Load reserves.
It is possible to use Virtual periphery to share the signals between more controllers on the CAN bus. In this
case one controller is a server which physically has the signals connected and other controllers get these
signals via CAN bus.
Setpoint set selection depends on the #Pwr mgmt mode – if set to ABS (kW or kVA), #LoadResStrt X type
setpoints are active, if set to REL (%), #%LdResStrt X type setpoints are active.
GroupLink
If this input is configured, the group linking function is active, i.e. this controller becomes the status server for
two groups of gen-sets and informs them about the BTB status.
If this input is closed, the controller reports BTB status as closed, if open, the controller reports open BTB
status.
Hint:
In MCB and MGCB application, this input is present from compatibility purposes only. It can report a BTB
status, however InteliMains will most likely not be the controller to control that breaker.
In BTB application, on the other hand, this is one of the most important logical inputs, which should be
connected to the feedback of the controlled BTB. Knowing the state of its BTB, the controller can report this
state to all other gen-set controllers on the CAN bus in order to merge / split the logical CAN groups. See
also setpoints ControlGroup, GroupLinkLeft, GroupLinkRight.
Emerg. Manual
The controller behaves like when switched to OFF mode if this input is closed. Controller opens binary
outputs or stays inactive:
Binary outputs – Power management (Sys start/stop, SysReady, Sys res OK, Sys res 1 OK, Sys res
2 OK, Sys res 3 OK, Sys res 4 OK),
Binary outputs – Breaker control (MCB close/open, MCB ON coil, MCB OFF coil, MCB UV coil,
MGCB ON coil, MGCB OFF coil, MGCB UV coil, BTB close/open, BTB ON coil, BTB OFF coil, BTB
UV coil)
Binary outputs – Fixed protection outputs (Horn, Alarm, Alarm flashing, Horn flashing, Common
Wrn, Common MPR, Common Fls, Common MP, Common Al, Common Hst, CommonActLev 1,(2),
CommonAlLev1,(2)).
FaultResButton
Binary input has the same function as Fault reset button on the controller front panel.
HornResButton
Binary input has the same function as Horn reset button on the controller front panel.
BTBButton
Binary input has the same function as MCB button on the controller front panel, which in the BTB application
controls the Bus-Tie Breaker. It is active in MAN mode only.
BTB disable
The input blocks the BTB closing, even if all other conditions for its closing are fulfilled. Valid in all modes.
Hint:
If you need to force BTB opening by binary input (function “BTB Open”), use any binary input and configure
protection Breaker open.
Force sync
The controller will react on this input only if it is in AUT ctrl mode = COX (FOLLOW).
If the input is closed, controller will start to synchronize the voltages measured at mains and bus terminals
(or BusLeft and BusRight for BTB application), regardless of the actual state of breaker feedbacks.
Hint:
The synchronizing will start only if it is allowed by actual setting of Synchro enable. In the case of BTB
application, the method selected in setpoint Synchro enable is used (L->R or R->L).
Alt brightness
Active binary input switches controller display backlight to the alternative setting. Alternative intensity of the
backlight can be set independently using controller panel buttons.
ExtValue1 up
ExtValue2 up
ExtValue3 up
ExtValue4 up
Active binary input causes increasing of the corresponding ExtValueX value. The rate of change is given by
the setpoint ExtValueX rate. If the ExtValueX reaches the ExtValueXHiLim, the further input request is
ignored.
ExtValue1reset
ExtValue2reset
ExtValue3reset
ExtValue4reset
Active binary input causes ExtValueX to be reset and held at its default value, given by the setpoint
ExtValueXdeflt.
Hint:
These inputs, if configured, do not block the external set commands (in contrast to ExtValueX up / ExtValueX
down inputs). However, if the reset input is activated, the corresponding ExtValueX is reset to its default
(ExtValueXdeflt) value. This default value is kept in ExtValueX until the reset input is deactivated, and the
external set commands received meanwhile are ignored.
PulseCounter 1
PulseCounter 2
PulseCounter 3
PulseCounter 4
The inputs are linked with corresponding counters, which integrate the pulses sensed at these inputs. Each
rising edge of the signal at input increases the internal counter value.
Hint:
Pulse width (both high/low levels) must be at least 100 ms in order to be correctly sensed!
Conversion ratio can be selected using the setpoints ConvCoefPulseX. The converted values are visible in
statistics – values PulseCounter X. These values can be reset using Statistics window in InteliMonitor.
IssueActCallC1
IssueActCallC2
IssueActCallC3
Rising edge on these binary inputs forces an active call to be issued via the corresponding channel.
Hint:
Can be used to send e.g. an SMS in the case of a special event, not covered with standard Active Calls.
ForceValueIn 1-16
If the particular input is active, the Force value function on that corresponding channel gets active, forcing an
alternative value to the selected setpoint.
CtrlHBeat sens
BI "CtrlHBeat sens" should be assigned to the output "CtrlHeartBeat" from the other controller. If input signal
does not correspond to right form (log 1 / log 0 - 500 ms / 500 ms; +/- 100 ms), BO: "CtrlHBeat FD" (Fail
Detect) is activated. This BO can be used for primary controller blocking (switching to Emerg. manual,
disconnecting BO, ...) and mainly for disconnecting of BI "Emerg. manual" of this (backup) controller. What
means that the backup controller assumes engine control.
BTB ON coil
The pulse output for BTB closing. If BTB synchronizing is enabled, the pulse length is 2s, if not, pulse length
is 5s.
Hint:
ON coil can only be closed if UV coil is already active for at least 1s.
BTB UV coil
BTB undervoltage coil. Output is closed if bus values are within limits at least at one side of the breaker and
BTB is ready to be closed. It is opened if BTB should be open, and then closed again if bus electric values
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are in limits at least at one side. If BTB synchronizing is enabled, the opening pulse length is 2s, if not, pulse
length is 5s.
BTB status
Intended for the indication of the BTB status. The information is based on BTB feedback and BTB fdb neg
signals except of situation of feedbacks mismatch.
Can be used for external indication of breaker status according to controller’s information.
Off mode
Man mode
Aut mode
BusL params OK
The output is copy of BusLeft status LED on controller front panel. The output is closed if left bus electric
values are in limits.
BusR params OK
The output is copy of BusRight status LED on controller front panel. The output is closed if right bus electric
values are in limits.
In synchronism
The output closes during synchronizing if all matching conditions are fulfilled. It opens if corresponding
breaker is closed (xCB status output get active).
Hint:
Synchronizing matching conditions:
- Slip frequency < 0,25 Hz
- Bus to Mains voltage phase shift within Phase window (BusLeft and BusRight in the case of BTB
application)
- Bus and Mains voltages within Voltage window (BusLeft and BusRight in the case of BTB
application)
- Dwell time elapsed
Logical 0
Constant value that can be configured to any output.
Logical 1
Constant value that can be configured to any output.
TimerAct 1-4
TimerAct 5-8
TimerAct 9-12
TimerAct 13-16
These outputs are active if at least one of their assigned timer module channels gets active. Timer module
channels are organized into groups of four.
TimerActiveCom
This output is a logical OR (Com = Common) of the outputs TimerAct 1-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-16. It gets active if
any timer module channel is active.
CtrlHBeat FD
BI "CtrlHBeat sens" should be assigned to the output "CtrlHeartBeat" from the other controller. If input signal
does not correspond to right form (log 1 / log 0 - 500 ms / 500 ms; +/- 100 ms), BO: "CtrlHBeat FD" (Fail
Detect) is activated. This BO can be used for primary controller blocking (switching to Emerg. manual,
disconnecting BO, ...) and mainly for disconnecting of BI "Emerg. manual" of this (backup) controller. What
means that the backup controller assumes engine control.
Alarm flashing
If any alarm comes up, the output starts periodic closing/opening with period 1s/1s. It opens and stays open
if FAULT RESET is pressed.
Horn
The output closes if any alarm comes up. It opens if FAULT RESET or HORN RESET is pressed or if Horn
timeout has elapsed. The output closes again if a new fault comes up.
Common Hst
The output closes if any “History record”-type alarm appears. The output opens after 1s.
Common Al
The output closes if any “Alarm only”-type alarm appears. The output opens, if no “Alarm only”-type alarm is
active and FAULT RESET has been pressed.
Common Wrn
The output closes if any “Warning”-type alarm appears. The output opens, if no “Warning”-type alarm is
active and FAULT RESET has been pressed.
Common BOp
The output closes if any “Breaker Open”-type alarm appears. The output opens, if no “Breaker Open”-type
alarm is active. No FAULT RESET needed.
Common BOR
The output closes if any “Breaker Open with fault Reset”-type alarm appears. The output opens, if no
“Breaker Open with fault Reset”-type alarm is active and FAULT RESET has been pressed.
CommonActLev 1
The output is a logical OR of Common Al and Common Wrn outputs.
CommonAlLev 1
The output is active if at least one of the 1st level alarms (Al, Wrn) is active or not yet confirmed.
Hint:
See picture below with signal behaviour description. The same behaviour like for “Warning”-type alarm would
be for “Alarm only”.
The same behaviour, but with signals CommonActLev 2 and CommonAlLev 2 would be for “Mains
protection” and “Mains protection with fault Reset”-type alarms (in MCB and MGCB applications).
For BTB application, the signals CommonActLev 2 and CommonAlLev 2 is driven by “Breaker Open with
fault Reset” protections.
BO: CommonAlLev 1
BO: Alarm
BO: CommonAlLev 1
BO: Alarm
CommonActLev 2
The output is a logical OR of Common MP and Common MPR (MCB and MGCB applications).
The output is a logical OR of Common BOR (BTB application).
The output is identical with Common BOR (BTB application).
CommonAlLev 2
The output is active if at least one of the 2nd level alarms (MP, MPR / BOp, BOR) is active or not yet
confirmed.
Common Fls
The output closes if any “Fail sensor”-type alarm appears. The output opens, if no “Fail sensor”-type alarm is
active and FAULT RESET has been pressed.
VbusL <>
The output closes if the BusLeft over/under voltage is detected.
VbusR <>
The output closes if the BusRight over/under voltage is detected.
fbusL <>
The output closes if the BusLeft over/under frequency is detected.
fbusR <>
The output closes if the BusRight over/under frequency is detected.
BusR OK
The output is closed if healthy BusRight voltage is present. It opens immediately if BusRight voltage or
frequency gets out of the limits.
BusL fail
The output is open if healthy BusLeft voltage is present. It closes with a delay given by BusLeft protections if
BusLeft voltage or frequency gets out of the limits.
BusR fail
The output is open if healthy BusRight voltage is present. It closes with a delay given by BusRight
protections if BusRight voltage or frequency gets out of the limits.
PeriphCommErr
Output closes if there is an error in the communication with any peripheral unit (e.g. IS-AIN8, IGS-PTM, ...).
Sync timeout
The output is closed when the alarm Sync timeout is active and Wrn Sync fail is presented.
In relative mode, actual relative load reserve of the gen-sets is calculated and compared with required
relative load reserve (#%LdResStrt X).
Syst res 1 OK
Syst res 2 OK
Syst res 3 OK
Syst res 4 OK
The corresponding output X is closed when Pwr management: #LoadResStrt X (or #%LdResStrt X in
relative mode) is achieved, independent to which #LoadResStrt X (or #%LdResStrt X) reserve is selected.
ProcessControl
#SysBaseLoad [ kW ]
From this value, the requested gen-set load is calculated, according to the number of gen-sets running (to
split the load among them based on their nominal power). The complete system produces the power equal to
this value. Active only when SysLdCtrl PtM = BASELOAD.
Step: 1 kW
Range: 0 – 65000 kW
Hint:
Setpoints starting with “#” are shared among all the controllers on the CAN2 bus, so changing the value in
one controller causes its change in all controllers. These setpoints are mainly present in IM-NT from
compatibility purposes only and have no meaning. Others have different meaning than in IG/IS-NT
controllers.
If you set this setpoint to a higher value than the system is able to produce, the total produced power is
limited with the sum of Nomin power setpoints of all gen-sets in the system.
The same holds for the lower limit - the gen-set power is limited to Generator protect: Min power PtM, and
IM-NT cannot force the gen-set to go under this limit, even if set in #SysBaseLoad setpoint.
#SysPwrFactor [ ]
Requested gen-set power factor when #SysPFCtrl PtM = BASEPF. Values 0,60 – 0,99 correspond to lagging
(inductive, L) PF, 1,01 – 1,20 correspond to leading (capacitive, C) PF.
Step: 0,01
Range: 0,60 - 1,20
Hint:
Active PF control loop in IG/IS-NT controllers only, not in IM-NT.
WatchedContr [0-16]
The setpoint specifies which controller will be set as a master in redundant control operation. Control
unit follows all inputs and it is in the same state as the master unit. All binary outputs are opened,
CAN bus messages are not transmitted from slave unit and all other units know about this state.
Slave control unit does not work in power management (is removed from PWR management).
Setpoint is ignored till Emerg. Manual binary input is not activated.
Hint:
Activation of Emerg. Manual operation is possible only when Binary input Emerg. Manual is active
and WatchedContr is set to 0! Binary input Emerg. Man deactivation brings controller to the previous
operation mode (depends on actual state of feedbacks and inputs).
In the case when Binary input Emerg. Manual is activated and WatchedContr is differnet from 0 then
control units follows Master unit and receives all messages from the CAN bus.
Basic settings
VbL VT ratio [ /1 ]
BusLeft Voltage Transformers ratio.
Step: 0,1 V / V
Range: 0,1 – 500,0 V / V
Hint:
Set VbL VT ratio to 1,0 if no Voltage Transformers are used.
VbR VT ratio [ /1 ]
BusRight Voltage Transformers ratio.
Step: 0,1 V / V
Range: 0,1 – 500,0 V / V
Hint:
Set VbR VT ratio to 1,0 if no Voltage Transformers are used.
BusLNomV [ V ] (FV)
Nominal BusLeft voltage (phase to neutral).
Step: 1V
Range 80 – 34641 V
Hint:
The nominal value can be externally changed using Force value function. However, it is intended for
changes between standard nominal voltages only (230 / 120 V) using Force value X source setpoints.
It is prohibited to use another controller values as a source for Force value in this case!!!
BusLNomVph-ph [V]
Nominal BusLeft voltage (phase to phase).
Step: 1V
Range: 130 – 60000 V
Hint:
Both BusLeft and BusRight nominal voltages must be set to the same value when no PT is used.
BusRNomV [ V ] (FV)
Nominal BusRight voltage (phase to neutral).
Step: 1V
Range: 80 – 34641 V
Hint:
The nominal value can be externally changed using Force value function. However, it is intended for
changes between standard nominal voltages only (230 / 120 V) using Force value X source setpoints.
It is prohibited to use another controller values as a source for Force value in this case!!!
BusRNomVph-ph [V]
Nominal BusRight voltage (phase to phase).
Step: 1V
Range: 130 – 60000 V
Hint:
Both BusLeft and BusRight nominal voltages must be set to the same value when no PT is used.
NominBusLImp [ kW ] (FV)
Nominal power of the BusLeft bars. IDMT over load protection is based on this setpoint, as well as some
control loops internal adjustments.
Step: 1 kW
Range: 1 – 32000 kW
AuxCurrCTprim [A]
Auxiliaries Current Transformer ratio – primary side.
Step: 1A
Range: 1 – 15000 A
Comms settings
ControllerName
User-defined name, used for controller identification at remote connections. ControllerName is max 15
characters long and has to be entered using PC software.
Hint:
The setpoint can be changed only using PC SW when configuring IM-NT.
Contr. addr [ ]
Controller CAN bus and RS485 identification number. Each controller in the group has to have its own
unique number.
Step: 1
Range: 1 to 32
Hint:
When opening Direct or Modem connection to the controller (using PC monitoring/control SW), the Contr.
address has to correspond to the Gen-set setting in PC SW.
RS232(1)MdmIni [ ]
Auxiliary modem initialization string – executed after the default modem initialization string. Used with
modem connected to the RS232(1) communication port.
Hint:
Applicable only for MODEM(HW), MODEM(SW) and MODBUS-MDM(HW) modes.
Use for special AT command setting of your modem if default string does not initiate the modem properly. AT
commands must be separated using semicolon “;”, max. length 31 characters.
The setpoint can be changed only using PC SW when configuring IM-NT.
ComProtSetting
Horn timeout [ s ] (FV)
The maximum amount of time the Binary output Horn is closed (horn, buzzer will sound). OFF = the output
won’t be activated, NO TIMEOUT = the output stays closed until the alarm has been reset.
Step: 1s
Range: OFF, 1 – 3600 s, NO TIMEOUT
BINARY INPUT
physical BinInp delay
BINARY INPUT no change
Internal value
ForceBlockDel1 [s]
ForceBlockDel2 [s]
ForceBlockDel3 [ s ] (FV)
Delays for Force block protection activation after the corresponding Binary input Force block is opened.
Protection deactivation is without delay. Protection is activated/deactivated independent on engine running
or not running state – it depends only on the corresponding Force block X input.
Step: 0,1s
Range: 0,0 – 60,0 s
BINARY INPUT closed
Prot, block type = Force block
BinInpDelayX
Analog protect
The content depends on programmable protections settings. The protections defined in this group are
supposed general protections, not related to mains monitoring.
This list contains pre-set protections from default archives:
BusL protect
The content depends also on programmable protections settings. This list contains fixed protections, which
are always present:
OverldStrtEval [ % ] (FV)
Specifies the overload level, where the protection evaluation starts (see figure at 2PovrldStEvDel). Under
this level the protection is not active.
Step: 1 % of NominBusLImp
Range: 100 – 200 %
2POvrldStEvDel [s]
IDMT curve shape selection. 2PovrldStEvDel is the Reaction time of IDMT protection for 200% overload
PbusL = 2* OverldStrtEval.
Step: 0,1 s
Range: 0,0 - 600,0 s
Protection: Breaker Open with fault Reset.
IDMT is inverse proportional to the BusLeft overload. The higher the overload gets the less time will elapse
before the protection activates.
When the IDMT protection is activated the BTB is opened and the event is recorded in the Alarmlist and
History. The further BTB closing is blocked until Fault Reset has been pressed to clear the alarm.
2POvrldStEvDel * OverldStrtEval
Reaction time =
PbusL - OverldStrtEval
Where Reaction time is the amount of time from IDMT detection to the opening of the BTB.
Hint:
The maximum allowable Reaction time is 3600 sec.
Following example shows reaction times for OverldStrtEval = 100% in dependence on BusLeft power and
setpoint 2PovrldStEvDel value:
Following example shows reaction times for OverldStrtEval = 110% in dependence on BusLeft power and
setpoint 2PovrldStEvDel value:
OverldStrtEval
Reaction time
2 POvrldStEvDel
PbusL
NominBusLImp
When the IDMT protection is activated the BTB is opened, the event is recorded in the Alarmlist and History.
The further BTB closing is blocked until Fault Reset has been pressed to clear the alarm.
Where Reaction time is the amount of time from IDMT detection to the opening of the BTB.
Hint:
The maximum allowable Reaction time is 900 sec.
IbusL [%] <=100 101 102 105 110 120 150 200
Mains2Inom del
0,1 No action 10 5 2 1 0,5 0,2 0,1
0,2 No action 20 10 4 2 1 0,4 0,2
0,5 No action 50 25 10 5 2,5 1 0,5
1,0 No action 100 50 20 10 5 2 1
2,0 No action 200 100 40 20 10 4 2
5,0 No action 500 250 100 50 25 10 5
10,0 No action No action 500 200 100 50 20 10
20,0 No action No action No action 400 200 100 40 20
50,0 No action No action No action No action 500 250 100 50
BusL2Inom del
IbusL
Nomin current
Pwr management
#Pwr mgmt mode [ ABS (kW) / ABS (kVA) / REL (%) ]
ABS (kW): Setpoints #LoadResStrt X and #LoadResStop X are set in absolute values in kW.
ABS (kVA): Setpoints #LoadResStrt X and #LoadResStop X are set in absolute values in kVA. Nominal
kVA of each gen-set is calculated from Nomin current and Gen nom V setpoints.
REL (%): Setpoints #%LdResStrt and #%LdResStop are set in relative values in %. Then % means
minimum allowable relative power reserve of all running gen-sets in % of Nomin power.
Descriptions of the following “#” setpoints are related mostly to the gen-set controllers and are
included in IM-NT from compatibility purposes only.
#SysAMFstrtDel [s]
System start delay between input Sys start/stop closing and start of Power Management System. When
input Sys start/stop is controlled by mains decoupling relay, this setpoint adjusts the delay between the
mains failure and the emergency start of the gen-sets. If the MCB feedback is closed, Power management is
started with 1s delay after the input Sys start/stop closing - parallel operation with the mains.
Step: 1s
Range: 0 – 600 s
#SysAMFstopDel [s]
System stop delay between input Sys start/stop opening and Power Management System deactivation.
When input Sys start/stop is controlled by mains decoupling relay, this is a delay between the end of mains
failure and opening of GCB. If the MCB feedback is closed, gen-sets are unloaded to mains prior to GCB
opening.
Step: 1s
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Range: 0 – 600 s
#LoadResStrt 1 (2, 3, 4) [ kX ]
Active if Pwr mgmt mode = ABS (kW) / ABS (kVA).
Required system load reserve, or in the other words load reserve defines the maximum allowable load jump.
The active set of load reserve setpoints 1, 2, 3, 4 is selectable via binary inputs Load reserve 2, 3, 4.
When the required load reserve is not achieved, another gen-set is started. The system can work with active
(kW) or apparent (kVA) power.
Step: 1 kX
Range: -32000 – #LoadResStop 1 (2,3,4) kX
#LoadResStop 1 (2, 3, 4) [ kX ]
Active if Pwr mgmt mode = ABS (kW) / ABS (kVA).
The active set of load reserve setpoints 1, 2, 3, 4 is selectable via binary inputs Load reserve 2, 3, 4. When
#LoadResStop 1 (2, 3, 4) level is achieved, the gen-set with the lowest priority (highest setpoint Priority) is
stopped.
Next gen-set is stopped when:
PBNom > PAkt + Reserve
PBNom Sum of the nominal power of all gen-sets on the bus apart of the one, which is going to be
stopped.
PAkt System load
Reserve #LoadResStop 1 or 2 or 3 or 4
Step: 1 kX
Range: #LoadResStrt 1 (2,3,4) – 32000 kX
PBNom Sum of the nominal power of all gen-sets on the bus apart of the one, which is going to be
stopped.
PAkt System load
%Reserve #%LdResStop 1 or 2 or 3 or 4
Step: 1%
Range: #%LdResStrt 1 (2,3,4) – 110 %
Hint:
If additional Minimum Running Power system is used, the engine might not stop even if required by load
reserves. Yet another conditions must be fulfilled in this case.
#OverldNextDel [s]
The delay before next gen-set start-up in Pwr management when the system load is equal or higher than
nominal power of all gen-sets on the bus.
Delay is not used, when the first gen-set(s) starts. Delay is used only when in island parallel operation, not in
mains parallel.
Step: 1s
Range: 0 – 3600 s
#NextStopDel [s]
The delay before next gen-set stopping in Pwr management. When delay is elapsed, the gen-set starts soft
unload, opens GCB, cools down and stops.
Step: 1s
Range: 0 – 36000 s
#SlowStopDel [s]
When the Slow stop protection occurs, the controller announces to the rest of the system, that the engine is
no more ready.
a) If there are another sets ready to start and supply the load, the protection waits until the substitute engine
starts and connects to the bus. Then the engine with the active Slow stop protection softly unloads, cools
down and stops. The controller waits for substitute engine max for #SlowStopDel time.
b) If there is no other set to start, the protection activates immediately. If soft unload possible (another set is
running or MCB is closed) engine is softly unloaded, if not, GCB opens immediately.
As every protection it has to be reset by operator to get ready again.
Step: 1s
Range: 0 – 600 s
#MinRunPower 1 (2, 3) [ kW ]
Following description is valid for gen-set controllers only and has informative character here:
It is minimum required power of gen-set group (sum of Nomin power of running gen-sets). When Binary input
Sys start/stop is closed, starts and stays running such a number of gen-sets to keep selected
#MinRunPower X value. This is independent on load reserves system, so even if there is high load reserve
that would allow to stop some engines, Minimum Running Power system may force them to keep running.
When binary input MinRunPower X is closed, the corresponding #MinRun power X value is selected. When
more binary inputs MinRunPower X are closed, the higher number has higher priority. When no input closed,
no #MinRunPower X is selected and minimum running power is zero, leaving only the load reserves system
to work.
Step: 1 kW
Range: 0 – 65000 kW
Hint:
An engine will be stopped only if the sum of remaining gen-sets’ nominal powers is higher or equal to
#MinRunPower X level.
#RunHrsMaxDiff [h]
Maximum allowed Running hours difference between gen-sets. Conditions to take part in Running Hours
Equalization:
Pwr management = ENABLED.
#PriorAutoSwap = RUN HOURS EQU
Binary input Sys start/stop is closed.
When a gen-set reaches #RunHrsMaxDiff value its Priority is automatically swapped with lowest priority gen-
set that takes part in Running Hours Equalization.
Step: 1h
Range: 0 - 65000 h
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#PwrBandContr 1
#PwrBandContr 2
#PwrBandContr 3
#PwrBandContr 4 [ 1 / 2 / 1+2 / 3 / 1+3 / 2+3 / 1+2+3 ]
According to selected controller addresses combination (controllers must have addresses 1-3), running gen-
sets are selected based on the actual site load.
The limits of site power bands are given by nominal powers of particular gen-sets. The gen-sets that are
required to run in certain power band get the priorities 1, other gen-sets get the priority 32. This system does
not influence the setpoint Priority.
Example:
Gen-set 1 = 20 kW
Gen-set 2 = 50 kW
Gen-set 3 = 100 kW
#PwrBandContr1 = 1 (active if load under 20-#LoadResStrt X kW)
#PwrBandContr2 = 1+2 (active between 20 .. 70-#LoadResStrt X kW)
#PwrBandContr3 = 3 (active between 70 .. 100-#LoadResStrt X kW)
#PwrBandContr4 = 2+3 (active between 100 .. 150-#LoadResStrt X kW)
Above the last power band, all gen-sets will be instructed to run.
#PwrBandChngDlUp [s]
Delay for #PwrBandContr X setpoints. The site load must stay in another power band for more than
#PwrBandChngDlUp to switch to this power band, i.e. select different gen-sets to run.
Step: 1s
Range: 0 – 3600 s
#PwrBandChngDlDn [s]
Delay for #PwrBandContr X setpoints. The site load must stay in another power band for more than
#PwrBandChngDlDn to switch to this power band, i.e. select different gen-sets to run.
Step: 1s
Range: 0 – 3600 s
GroupLinkLeft
GroupLinkRight [ ]
These setpoints define the gen-set groups present to both sides of a special breaker (Bus-Tie Breaker). The
information about the breaker status is sent to all controllers via CAN bus and the affected controllers will
behave according to it.
Step: 1
Range: COMMON (=1), 2 – 32
Hint:
Example: if settings are GroupLinkLeft = 1 and GroupLinkRight = 2 and the special breaker is closed, a CAN
message is sent to notify all gen-sets in groups 1 and 2, that they should work together and make Load and
VAr Sharing not only within their groups, but together with the other group, too.
The message is sent if logical binary input GroupLink is active, and this signal should be linked to the
feedback of the special breaker (e.g. Bus-Tie).
Sync ctrl
Voltage window [ % ] (FV)
Maximum difference between mains and bus voltage. In case of BTB application, the difference between
BusLeft and BusRight voltage.
Step: 0,1 % of MainsNomV / BusLNomV
Range: 0,0 – 100,0 % of MainsNomV / BusLNomV
Example 1.
Voltage match 1 2 3 Note:
1 1 0 Phase L3 is out of voltage window
Example 2.
Voltage match 1 2 3 Note:
1 1 1 All phases are in voltage window
BRtoBLAngleReq [°]
Requested phase difference between BusRight and BusLeft voltage during synchronizing. Use this setpoint
for phase correction of potential transformers connection.
Step: 1°
Range: -45° to +45°
BTB T1
3x 230/400 VAC
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Volt/PF ctrl
Voltage gain [%]
Gain of voltage control loop.
Step: 0,1 %
Range: 0,0 to +200,0 %
Force value
Force value 1-16 [X]
„Source“ setpoints containing the alternative values for selected „target“ setpoints. The setpoint with index X
corresponds to the Force value Xth function.
Hint:
As the “source” for Force value channel can be used any compatible value in the controller (in general all
values and setpoints of types integer8,16,32). In that case the corresponding Force value X setpoint is
unused on that channel.
ExtValue1HiLim [X]
ExtValue2HiLim [X]
ExtValue3HiLim [X]
ExtValue4HiLim [X]
ExtValueX high limit. The value is not increased above this limit, even if the request still exists (via binary
input ExtValueX up).
Step: 1X
Range: ExtValueXLoLim – 32000 X
ExtValue1deflt [ X ] (FV)
ExtValue2deflt [ X ] (FV)
ExtValue3deflt [ X ] (FV)
ExtValue4deflt [ X ] (FV)
ExtValueX default (starting) value. If ExtValueX is changed from this default value using Modbus command,
the new value is kept in ExtValueX until another command arrives or until the controller has been switched
off. If the binary input ExtValueXreset is active, the ExtValueX is held at this value regardless of other
conditions.
Step: 1X
Range: -32000 – 32000 X
Timer settings
Timer channel 1-16
Defines the setting of particular timer channel.
There is 16 channels, each defines occurrence date and time (year, month, day, hour, minute), duration time
(in minutes, maximum is 24*60), repeating period (day, week, month, once). In case of week – day of the
week selection, when should be executed + selection of repeating (every 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th week); In case of
month – day of the month selection (e.g. every 3rd day or every 2nd Monday)
Every channel can be disabled by blocking input (physical input or logical output). If blocking input is active
then the timer is not activated.
The channels are divided into groups of 4. Every group has independent binary output. There is also one
common output for all 16 channels.
Act. calls/SMS
History record [ DISABLED / ENABLED ] (FV)
Enables or disables active calls/SMS/mails to selected phone, mobile or mail address when a History record
type “protection” occurs.
Hint:
If enabled for an SMS type active call, an empty Alarmlist would be sent, as this type of protection does not
appear there. So together with the Alarmlist content, the prefix of the History record (“Hst” in english) is sent
to indicate the reason for the active call (available in future SW versions).
AcallCH1..3-Type(FV)
Up to three separate channels are available for any of the following types of messages:
DISABLED: Channel is disabled.
DATA-ANA: Standard analog modem connection to monitoring SW.
DATA-GSM: Standard GSM modem connection to monitoring SW.
DATA-ISDN: Standard ISDN modem connection to monitoring SW.
DATA-CDMA: CDMA modem connection to monitoring SW.
An Email contains
- header with serial number and application info
- Alarm list contents
- latest 20 History records (reason, date, time)
Example of EML-SMS:
AL=(Sd Water Temp,Wrn Water Temp,!Emerg Stop,ActCallCH1Fail)
Hint:
GSM modem must be connected to controller for Active GSM call or SMS.
IG-IB does not support direct SMS, just as an email.
Connected device type (Analog / GSM / ISDN / CDMA modem) is recognized automatically.
AcallCH1..3-Addr
Address for channel 1...3 active call. Each above message type has either a phone number or an e-mail
address associated to it.
For more details see PC software guide chapter IG-IB Internet communication.
Hint:
To receive active call run InteliMonitor – Type of connection = Active call. Active call window contains list of
received ANT files. Each list item contains Gen-set name, Date, Time, controller serial number.
NumberRings AA [ ]
Number of rings prior to answering the modem connection from PC to controller.
Step: 1
Range: 1 – 30
Hint:
NumberRings AA change is not accepted immedately but after controller is switched on or when modem is
connected to controller.
ActCallAttempt [ 1 to 250 ]
When an active call is issued, this setpoint defines the number of attempts to deliver the message.
Step: 1
Range: 1 to 250
Hint:
Timeout for connection is 90 sec and after 120 sec controller starts the next attempt. During the time the
controller is trying to issue an active call, incoming calls are blocked.
Acall+SMS lang [ 1 to 7 ]
The setpoint specifies in which language the SMS and e-mail messages are issued in case of active call.
The adjusted number corresponds with the order of language as configured in GenConfig. If the selected
number is out of range of possible languages of the controller, the first language is selected as default.
Date/Time
Time stamp act [ DISABLED / CONDITION / ALWAYS ] (FV)
Defines the activity of time stamp function:
DISABLED No periodic records are made.
CONDITION Records are made with period given by Time stamp per only if binary input “Time stamp act”
is active.
ALWAYS Records are made with period given by Time stamp per regardless of any condition.
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Time stamp per
Time interval for periodic history records.
Step: 1 min
Range: 1 - 240 min
#Time [HHMMSS]
Real time clock adjustment.
#Date [DDMMYYYY]
Actual date adjustment.
Hint:
#Time and #Date setpoints are synchronized via CAN bus each hour with the lowest address controller.
#Time or #Date change in any controller changes Time or Date in all controllers on CAN bus.
2 - RxD 2 - RxD
RS232
RS 232
RS232
3 - TxD 3 - TxD
230 VAC 5 - GND 5 - GND
0 VDC
- +
Battery
GenConfig functions
• Extension modules addressing
• All I/O function or protection configuration
• Setpoints adjusting
• Sensor characteristics modification
• History record modification
• Password level protection modification (password value must be changed in DriveMonitor)
• Controller firmware (mhx file) upgrade
• Controller application file Up/Down load
• Language translator enables
o Create Dictionary between two languages (Dictionary can be used repeatedly)
o Translate current text in Controller (in any language)
o Add new language (up to five)
Configuration steps
Following configuration steps are available in GenConfig software:
• Select Extension modules when more inputs and outputs are required
• Configure Binary inputs as Protection or Function
• Configure Binary outputs
• Configure Analog inputs as Protection or Function
• Configure History record
• Configure password protection
• Add/Translate the language
Modbus protocol
Standard protocol enables receive/transmit any data or command from a Master system:
• Direct connection: RS232, RS422, RS485
• Modem connection
• 9600, 19200, 38400 or 57600 bps, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity
• Transfer mode RTU
• Function 3 (Read Multiply Registers)
• Function 6 (Write Single Register)
• Function 16 (Write Multiply Registers)
• The response to an incoming message depends on the communication speed. The delay is not shorter
than the time needed to send/receive 3 and ½ characters.
The complete description of Modbus communication protocol can be found in Modbus Protocol Reference
Guide PI-MBUS-300 and Open Modbus Specification Release 1.0. Both documents are available from web
site at http://www.modicon.com/openmbus/ .
Hint:
Detail Modbus command description see in ComAp Communication guide.
Technical data
Hint:
Technical data of the controller and extension modules find in the IGS-NT-Installation guide-x.y.pdf.