Manuale DSR en Rev07
Manuale DSR en Rev07
Manuale DSR en Rev07
E309573
INDEX
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INTRODUCTION
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MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
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INSTALLATION
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
SERIAL CONNECTION
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Voltage
1.1 Setting voltage
1.2 Slow voltage variations
Stability
2.1 Adjustment of stability
Excitation overcurrent
3.1 Description
3.2 Calibration with a supervision unit
3.3 Calibration without a supervision unit
Underspeed
4.1 Description
4.2 Calibration with a supervision unit
4.3 Calibration without a supervision unit
Overspeed
Other parameters
6.1 Vout / Vaux Ratio
6.2 V/F slope at start up
6.3 Short cirrcuit time
Table of recapitulation
Alarm signals with the indicator lights
Description of alarms
APO Output
Board operation time
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APPENDIX
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The information contained in this manual may be modified without advance notice.
This revision supersedes and replaces all previous editions.
Even partial reproduction of this manual is prohibited, with any means whatsoever, without prior written authorisation by Mecc Alte S.p.A.
INTRODUCTION
This manual contains information on the operation and use of the DSR digital regulator.
In order to avoid damage to persons and/or property, only qualified personnel, having full
knowledge and understanding of the information contained in this manual, should perform the
procedures described herein; when power to the unit is on, the voltage present may be lethal for
the operator.
All connections must be made with the power off.
The plastic protections on connectors J1 and J2 must not be removed for any reason whatsoever.
MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
1. Architecture of the system
The DSR is a voltage regulator for synchronous alternators, designed for stand alone working and calibration; to maximize performance, the regulator should be understood as part of a system made up of at least
three components: the DSR (control unit), a communications module (USB2DxR, for example) and a supervision unit, as illustrated in figure 5.
The connectors for connection to and from the power generator and communications module are located
on the DSR regulator.
The supervision unit can be made up of a personal computer, another synoptic device or both; it does
not have the function of controlling the system in real time, but allows programming and visualisation of all
operational parameters of the DSR.
If it is equipped with a USB interface, for its connection it is possible to use the communication module
USB2DxR.
1.1 Regulator
Since the regulator is designed to control many different types of generators, it must be appropriately configured to obtain the best performance; most of the settings are stored in a non-volatile integrated memory
(EEPROM). The first time the regulator is turned on, a default configuration will be present, which satisfies
the most widely requested characteristics and is suitable to facilitate installation: the trimmers are active
and the inputs for the external potentiometer and the 60 Hz jumper are enabled, therefore the basic calibrations can be performed without the use of additional equipment.
The regulator is available in two versions called DSR and DSR/A, the first is the standard one, optimized
for Mecc Alte alternators from series 3 to 38, the second is optimized for Mecc Alte alternators series 4046; the two versions differ mainly in some default parameters.
NOTE: the parameter that defines the output voltage (with the VOLT trimmer disabled) is set on 0 (so that
the adjustment takes place on the minimum voltage)
1.2 Communications module
The communication module USB2DxR (provided to be connected on the COM connector of the DSR) has
a USB port through which it is possible to set the parameters (both for configuration and operation) and
monitor the operation of the generator.
2. Technical Characteristics of the device on board generator
Full digital controlled regulator, based on DSP
On-board machine installation
Suitable for all self-regulated alternators
Voltage supply: 40Vac270Vac (from auxiliary winding, output voltage or PMG)
Frequency range: 12Hz 72Hz
Sensing of voltage with true rms or average measurement (70280 Vac)
Maximum continuous output current: 5Adc;
Precision of voltage regulation: 1% from no-load to nominal load in static condition, with any power
factor and for frequency variations ranging from -5% to +20% of the nominal value.
Precision of voltage regulation: 1% from no-load to nominal load in static condition, with any power
factor and for frequency variations ranging from -5% to +20% of the nominal value.
Transient power drops and overvoltage within 15%
Voltage recovery time within 3% of the value set, in less than 300 msec.
Transient overvoltage during start up: less than 5% of nominal voltage.
Single phase sensing
Parameters: VOLT, STAB, AMP and Hz can be set with trimmers (default) 50/60Hz through a
jumper (default); all parameters can be programmed via software.
Analogical remote control of output voltage is possible through external voltage (02,5Vdc) or with a
10 Kohm linear potentiometer.
Environmental temperature: -25C +70C
Underspeed protection with adjustable threshold and slope
Underexcitation alarm / loss of excitation (4)
Excitation overcurrent protection with delayed intervention
Management of temporary short circuits (start up of asynchronous motors)
(Non-isolated) Open collector output signalling the intervention of protections with a configurable activation for individual alarms, possibility to delay the intervention and selectable active level (4)
Abnormal operation conditions storage (type of alarm, number of events, duration of the last event, total
time)
Memorization of the regulator operation time (starting from revision 11 of the Firmware)
USB communication interface (with an optional USB2DxR module)
Name
Exc-
Aux/Exc+
Aux/Exc+
Aux/Neutral
F_phase
F_Phase
H_phase
H_phase
Aux/Neutral
10
Vext/Pext
11
Common
12
50/60Hz
Function
Excitation
Power
Sensing
50/60 Hz
Jumper Input
13
Common
14
A.P.O.
15
Common
Specifications
Notes
Selection of underspeed
protection threshold 50(100%Hz%) or 60(100%-Hz%)
Hz% is the position relative to
the Hz trimmer or the
percentage value of parameter
21
NOTE (1) The terminals are connected to each other on the board: 2 with 3, 4 with 5, 6 with 7, 8 with 9, 11 with 13 and 15.
NOTE (2) With external EMI filter SDR 128/K, see Fig.4 (3m without EMI filter)
NOTE (3) Starting from revision 10 of the Firmware. It is convenient do not exceed 10%
NOTE (4) Starting from rev. 18 of the firmware
Instruction Manual DSR digital regulator - rev. 07 - pag. 4
TABLE 2 : TRIMMERS
Name
Function
Notes
VOLT
Voltage Calibration
STAB
Hz
AMP
4. Block diagram
fig. 1
INSTALLATION
Upon receipt of the digital regulator, perform a visual inspection to ensure that no damage has been sustained during transportation and movement of the equipment. In the event of damage, advise the shipper,
the insurance company, the seller or Mecc Alte immediately. If the regulator is not installed immediately,
store it in its original packaging in a dust and humidity-free environment.
The regulator is normally installed in the generator terminal box. It is fixed with two M4x20 or M4x25
screws and must be installed in a location where the temperature does not exceed the environmental conditions foreseen. The regulator is equipped with a 5A fast-acting protection fuse. If necessary, the fuse
must be replaced only with a fuse of the same type and rating.
1. Overall dimensions drawings
dimensioni in mm
fig. 2
2. Connections
The digital regulator connections depend on the application and excitation system.
Figure 1 shows the functional aspect of the connection points to the regulator.
An error in connection may have serious consequences for the unit.
Carefully check to make sure that all connections are precise and in accordance with the attached drawings, before turning on the power.
3. Terminals
Figures 2 show the connection terminals; the connections must be made using cables having a minimum
diameter :
for power cables on terminals 1, 2, 3 and 9 (Exc-, Aux/exc+, Aux): 1,5 mm
for signal cables: 0,5 mm
4. DSR connections for typical applications
Drawings SCC0059/03, SCC0060/02, SCC0061/02, SCC0062/02, SCC0063/02, SCC0064/02 show DSR
regulator connections for typical applications.
Drawing SCC0059/03 shows the connection to Series 3 alternators with 6 terminals.
Drawing SCC0060/02 shows the connection to Series 3 alternators with 12 terminals.
Drawing SCC0061/02 shows the connection to alternators with 6 terminals with reference from 140V to
280V. Drawing SCC0062/02 shows the connection to alternators with 12 terminals, with reference to the
half phase from 70V to 140V.
The SCC0062/02 diagram shows the connection to 12-terminal alternators with reference to half phase
from 70V to 140V. The SCC0063/02 diagram shows the connection to 12-terminal alternators for connections in series star or series delta with reference to the entire phase from 140V to 280V. The SCC0064/02
diagram shows the connection to 12-terminal alternators with reference to half phase from 140V to 280V.
5. Setting up the regulator
Selection of the sensing scale takes place directly according to the connection on the power terminal
board; additional settings can be made with 4 trimmers (VOLT, STAB, AMP and Hz) and 3 jumpers
(50/60Hz, JP1 and JP2); the output voltage can also be set with an external analogical or numeric signal;
additional settings are available by adjusting 25 parameters stored in an integrated non-volatile memory.
5.1 Alternator voltage signals
Terminals 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 of connector CN1 are used for voltage sensing.
5.2 Calibrating sensing
A supplementary calibration may be necessary to compensate for any existing tolerances on analogical
voltage acquisition channels; in this case follow the procedure illustrated below:
Write 16384 on location 19 (from Settings/Advanced(1) Menu)
Disable the Trimmers (from the Settings/Potentiometers(1) Menu)
Disable Vext (from the Settings/Advanced(1) Menu)
Set the adjustment on the average or effective value (from the Settings/Advanced(1) Menu)
Measure the voltage with a suitable instrument for the type of adjustment made (average value or rms
value)
6. Set the value at location 5 (or 6) until the voltage value, measured with the instrument, reaches 210 V (if
the sensing is connected to terminals 4 or 5) or 105V (if the sensing is connected to terminals 6 or 7),
keeping in mind that an increase in the value set provokes an increase in adjusted voltage and viceversa.
7. In order to ensure that the value of voltage (available also at location 36) is the same as the value
measured at point 6, calibrate the data at location 7, reading the value of Volt box in the status area of
Settings/Advanced(1) Menu.
8. Enable the trimmers you want to be active (from the Settings/Potentiometers(1) Menu)
9. Enable Vext (from the Settings/Advanced(1) Menu) if you want to be active
5.3 50/60 Signal
A jumper is located on the 50/60 input (connector CN1, terminals 12 and 13); if enabled from the
Configuration Menu, it provokes the commutation of the underspeed protection threshold from 50(100%Hz%) to 60(100%-Hz%), where Hz% represents the position relative to the Hz trimmer or the
percentage value entered in location 21 (where 10% corresponds to 16384).
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Drawing SCC0059/03
Series 3 alternators with 6 terminals
Reference from 140V to 280V
Drawing SCC0060/02
Series 3 alternators with 12 terminals
Reference from 70V to 140V
Instruction Manual DSR digital regulator - rev. 07 - pag. 7
Drawing SCC0061/02
Series ECO alternators with 6 terminals
Reference from 140V to 280V
DrawingSCC0062/01
Alternators with 12 terminals, with reference on half phase, from 70V to 140V
Drawing SCC0063/02
Alternators with 12 terminals, with reference on entire phase from 140V to 280V
Drawing SCC0064/02
Alternators 12 terminals, with reference on half phase from 140V to 280V
6. Serial communications
The communication module USB2DxR (provided to be connected on the COM connector of the DSR) has
a USB port through which it is possible to set the parameters (both for configuration and operation) and
monitor the operation of the generator.
7. APO Contact
Acronym for Active Protection Output: (connector CN1 terminals 14 and 15) 30V-100mA non-isolated
open collector transistor, normally closed if the APO Invert flag (2) is active (default), opens (with a configurable delay from 1 to 15 seconds) when, of all the alarms, one or several separately selectable alarms
are active.
8. VOLT, STAB, Hz and AMP Trimmers
The trimmers are enabled by default, they can be disabled by the DxR_Terminal software; if they are not
enabled they do not perform any function.
The VOLT trimmer allows adjustment from about 70V to about 140V or from about 140V to about 280V.
The STAB trimmer adjusts the dynamic response (statism) of the alternator under transient conditions.
The Hz trimmer allows a variation up to - 20% with respect to the nominal speed value set by jumper 50/60
(if it is active) or from box 50/60 of the Settings/UFLO&LAM Menu (at 50 Hz the threshold can be
calibrated from 40 Hz to 50 Hz, at 60 Hz the threshold can be calibrated from 48 Hz to 60 Hz).
The AMP trimmer adjusts the excitation overcurrent protection intervention threshold.
9. Vext Input
The Vext input (connector CN1 terminals 10 and 11) permits analogical remote control of output voltage
through a 10Kohm potentiometer with a programmable variation range through parameter 16 with respect
to the value set (by default the setting is 14%(3) starting from revision 10 of the Firmware); if you want to
use continuous voltage(4), it will be effective if it is in the range between 0V and +2,5V. The input tolerates
voltages from -5V to +5V, but for values exceeding the limits of 0V / +2,5V (or in the event of
disconnection), two options are possible: not to take the set point of external input (default configuration)
and return to regulation to the voltage value set with the trimmer (if enabled) or with parameter P[19], or
keep the minimum (or maximum) value of voltage that can be reached (see figures 3a and 3b). The two
options can be set with the RAM Voltage CTRL flag in the Settings/Advanced menu corresponding to
the bit B7 of the configuration word P[10] (see PARAMETERS AND OPERATIONAL DATA - Para. 2). The
setting relative to the Vext input are summarised in table 5.
Relationship between analogical input (Vext) and output voltage (Vo)
SERIAL CONNECTION
The COM connector is reserved for the connection to the USB2DxR communication module through the
dedicated cable provided together with the module.
For the communication, the regulator implements a subsystem of the ModBus standard; the DSRUSB2DxR system performs a slave operation the address of which is stored in the DSR EEPROM and is
set during configuration.
Detailed descriptions of the ModBus commands implemented are into the Technical Guide Digital Regulators Comunication Protocol available on the web site www.meccalte.com
The Master Unit is made up of a PC or other dedicated equipment and can access the parameters and
functions of the regulator.
The master unit has the following possible functions:
Repetition, or visualisation, of the generator status variables, even from a remote location
Setting of single parameters
Uploading and downloading of settings files
Status readings (alarms, measuring variables)
Readings of the alarm memory information
Interface conversion towards other field buses or communications networks.
Default
Range
NOTES
DSR
DSR/A(1)
0..65535
18
18
1..31
0..65535
18
16bit
16bit
2 Software configuration
2706
(3)
0..32767
10 Word configuration
16bit
7997
7997
0..6
0..6
13 Coefficient tieing Ki to Kp
32767
0..32767 16384 16384 Value used if the Vext input and location L[49] are disabled(3)
0..6553
6000
6000
4608
4608
(4)
(4)
0..65535
254
1..1000
20
20
19 Vout Reference
0..32767
20 Stability
23 V/F Slope
0..32767
(4) (6)
9000
254
9000
31 Reserved
0..65535
Do not write
NOTE: Locations are ordered to separate the parameters of individual regulators (S.N:, SW versions and
calibration) from settings foreseen, in order to facilitate programming of regulators with the same settings
but different S.N., SW versions and calibrations. The parameters from 0 to 9 are adjusted at the factory for
each regulator. The parameters from 10 to 30 can therefore be freely copied from one to another.
NOTE (1) starting from rev.10 of the Firmware
NOTE (2) starting from rev.15 of the Firmware, 2578 in previous versions
NOTE (3) starting from rev.15 of the Firmware
NOTE (4) Starting from rev. 18 of the firmware
NOTE (5) Shutdown intervention threshold not to be changed in the versions preceding the 18th
NOTE (6) Proportional gain of excitation voltage regulator in the versions preceding the 18th
Default
1
0
1
1
1
1(3)
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
NOTE (1): if analogical input is disabled, starting from rev.15 of the Firmware
NOTE (2): for analogical input, starting from rev.15 of the Firmware
NOTE (3) Starting from rev. 18 of the firmware, default value 0 in the preceding versions
control of the output voltage. If RAM Voltage CTRL is deactivated (B7=0), the non volatile parameter
P[15] is used (therefore following shut down and restart of the regulator, the last value memorised
remains set): on the start up the location L[49] is initialised with the value of parameter P[15] and is
kept aligned to that value. Editing of location L[49] has no effect in this working condition. If RAM
Voltage CTRL is active (B7=1) the volatile location L[49] is used for software remote control of the
output voltage (when the regulator is energized, the value is stored; if the regulator is shut down, the
value is lost). This function is particularly useful for the applications of alternators in parallel with grid,
when the regulation of the reactive power exchanged is controlled by means of a third party supplied
digital supervisor.
TABLE 5 : REMOTE VOLTAGE CONTROL FLAGS FUNCTION
FLAG RAM
Voltage CTRL
P[10] Bit B7
Add name
VOLT Trimmer
STAB Trimmer
Hz Trimmer
AMP Trimmer
First status word
Second status word
Third status word
Fourth status word
Commands
Pext/Vext Inputs
Setpoint
Setpoint
Measured Voltage
Estimated temperture
53
54
55
56
Kp/2P[11]
Ki/2P[12]
AMP protection threshold
Underexcitation observer
Range
0..32767
0..32767
0..32767
0..32767
0..3200
0..900
16bit
16bit
16bit
0..32767
0..32767
0..32767
0..32767
0..32767
Access
Read only
Read only
Read only
Read only
Read only
Read only
Read only
Read only
Write
Read only
Read only
Read only
Read only
Read only
0..32
767
Write
0..32767
0..32767
0..32767
0..32767
Read only
Read only
Read only
Read only
Description
VOLT Trimmer Position
STAB Trimmer Position
Hz Trimmer Position
AMP Trimmer Position
Regulated voltage [tenths of volts]
Frequency [tenths of Hz]
Active alarms
Active configuration
Reserved Word Commands Do not use
Analogical input or external potentiometer value
Setpoint value
Value modified by regulator in case of alarms, soft-start, etc.
Internal variable
Estimates temperature of exciter windings
Bit
B0
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
B8
B9
B10
B11
B12
B13
B14
B15
Rated frequency:
50Hz
7997(2)
7984(2)
60Hz
24365(2)(3)
24352(2)(3)
TABLE 8 : BIT FUNCTION OF THE FOURTH STATUS WORD L[39] (ACTIVE CONFIGURATION)
Default
Function
Value
Active RMS Regulation
1
1
Bit activating a periodical variation of reference voltage
2
0
Bit activating automatic compensation of the offset in voltage acquisition channels
4
1
Voltage measurement by last 32 samples
8
1
Bit enabling reading of 50/60 Hz jumper hardware
16
1
Free for future use
32
1
Not used
64
0
Voltage remote control by RAM location L[49] or input saturation ( in case of overflow )(1)
128
0
Bit enabling reading of reference voltage by VOLT Trimmer
256
1
Bit enabling reading of stability parameter by STAB Trimmer
512
1
Bit enabling reading of underspeed protection threshold by Hz Trimmer
1024
1
Bit enabling reading of excitation current threshold by AMP Trimmer
2048
1
Bit enabling reading of external voltage input
4096
1
Bit enabling DAC
8192
0
60Hz Setting enabled (effective only if L[38]-Bit4 = P[10]-Bit4 = 0) (3)
16384
0
Reserved
32768
0
1. Through the VOLT trimmer which must be enabled in the Settings/Potentiometers menu of the DxR Terminal software
2. Through parameter 19 (the Volt trimmer must be disabled from the Settings/Potentiometers menu: 0 value corresponds to the minimum voltage, 16382 corresponds to the intermediate value (respectively 105V and 210V), 32767
corresponds to the maximum voltage.
Parameter 19
7724
26683
14043
15916
18725
21065
23406
29491
32066
Voltage may also be varied through the Vext input (connector CN1-10 and 11) if it is enabled in the Pext/
Vext area of the Settings/Advanced menu, through a 10Kohm potentiometer with a programmable variation
range of up to 100% (parameter 16; the default setting is 14%, even if it is convenient do not exceed
more than 10%), or through a continuous voltage, which will be effective it is in the range between 0V
and +2,5V, or even through parameter P [15] or location L[49] (if the Vext input is disabled). For additional
details see the paragraph "Remote control of voltage".
1.2 Soft Start (starting from rev.15 of the Firmware)
In the event of fast start up of the prime mover or sudden regulator switching on, with generator running at
nominal speed, to guarantee the nominal voltage the excitation current should quickly change and therefore it could happen an engine braking effect or temporary generator overvoltage.
These effects may be minimized by adequately setting the ''Delay'' and ''Excitation limit'' parameters in the
''Soft-Start area of the Settings/Advanced menu corresponding to parameters P[8] and P[9]: during start
up, the above-mentioned settings determine a limit to the excitation current.
Parameter P[8] sets the duration of the excitation current limitation, namely the value of the parameter
corresponds to the number of periods in which the limitation is active. The default value is P[8]=0 which
corresponds to deactivation of the soft start. Considering that in most cases the alternator is already at
nominal speed, an estimate in terms of time (corresponding to the ''Delay'' setting in the Soft-start area) for
4 pole machines, may be deduced using the following formula:
tlim P[8]
1
30
P[8]
fn
n
The parameter P[9] sets the excitation current limit: the value P[9]=0 corresponds to zero excitation
current, while the maximum value P[9]=32767 corresponds to no limits on the current limitation. The
default value is P[9]=32767. When the interval of action of the soft start has been exceeded, the output
voltage moves to the value set. The rapidity of the change is set by parameter P[18] (see paragraph on
"Slow voltage variations)
The optimal value of ''Delay'' and ''Excitation limit'' (parameters P[8] and P[9]) depends a lot on
the alternator type and on the final application and it is determined by experimentation. An inappropriate setting may cause failure of the alternator to self-excite.
For example, for the ECO46 Series high power alternators, you can try the following settings:
Delay=1280ms (P[8]=64) and Excitation limit=50% (P[9]=16384); for ECP3 series low power alternators
you can experiment the effects of a reduction of both the duration and the current limit, for instance Delay=320ms (P[8]=16) and Excitation limit=3.72% (P[9]=4096)
Instruction Manual DSR digital regulator - rev. 07 - pag. 15
P19
16384
230V
Vo
P18 = 100 P18 = 20
P18 = 1
210V
fig. 6
2. Stability
2.1 Stability regulation
The voltage regulator is of the proportional-integral type, the diagram is shown in fig. 7.
KP
Ref.
Error
KI
s
Feedback
PIout
The values of the proportional and integral gain (KP and KI respectively) depend on the position of the
STAB trimmer if enabled, or the value of parameter P[20] if the trimmer is disabled. The value of the proportional gain KP also depends on the value of the P[11] parameter. The value of the integral gain KI depends on the values of parameters P[12] and P[13] and, only for the standard DSR (grey box) with the
STAB trimmer enabled, even on the 50/60Hz(1) setting. In the other DSR versions, for example DSR/A
(blue box), the integral gain KI does not differ no matter how the 50/60Hz(4) setting is set.
The numeric elaborations carried out by the DSR for obtaining the proportional and integral gain values
are given in the block diagrams in figures 7a(2), 7b(2) and 7c .
Trimmer
STAB
Fcig50() o/or/ou/oder Fcig60()
L[33]
FcSTAB()
KI
L[54]
2P[12]
P[13]
L[53]
2P[11]
KP
fig. 7a: drawing of the numeric elaboration of the proportional and integral
gain by a DSR (standard) with the STAB trimmer enabled
If the STAB trimmer is enabled (STAB Flag Trimmer present) its angular position, available at location
L[33], is transformed by the FcSTAB(2) function into the numeric value available at location L[53](3) (figs. 7a
and 7b). If the STAB trimmer is disabled, the value of location L[53](3) directly becomes the value set using
the P[20] parameter (fig. 7c).
The proportional gain KP is obtained by multiplying the value of location L[53](3) by a coefficient that depends on the value given in parameter P[11](4).
Trimmer
STAB
L[54]
P[13]
L[33]
FcSTAB()
KI
2P[12]
L[53]
2P[11]
KP
fig. 7b: drawing of the numeric elaboration of the proportional and integral
gain by a DSR/A with the STAB trimmer enabled
The integral gain, available at location L[54](3) minus the multiplication by a coefficient, depends on the value of the proportional gain at location L[53](3); in the standard DSR (grey box) with the STAB trimmer
enabled (STAB Flag Trimmer present) the value of location L[53](3) at 50Hz is transformed by the function
Fcig50(2) and by the multiplication of the value of parameter P[13], in the numeric value available at location
L[54](3); at 60Hz the transformation function is Fcig60(2), different from that at 50Hz, (fig. 7a); in the other
versions of the DSR (fig. 7b), for example DSR/A (blue box), or if the STAB trimmer is disabled(4) (fig. 7c),
not only is there a difference between the integral value at 50Hz and at 60Hz, but even the value of location L[54](3) is obtained by simply multiplying the proportional gain at location L[53](3) by the value of parameter P[13].
L[54]
P[13]
P[20]
KI
2P[12]
L[53]
2P[11]
KP
fig. 7c: drawing of the numeric elaborations of proportional and integral gain by all
DSRs with STAB trimmer disabled
In both cases, the effective integral gain KI is obtained by multiplying the value of location L[54](3) by a coefficient that depends on the value given in parameter P[12](4).
The mentioned coefficients can take on values of 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 or 64 according to the values written in
parameters P[11] (for proportional gain) and P[12] (for integral gain); these values represent the value assigned to base 2 (fixed) to obtain the required coefficient (e.g. parameter P[11] = 4 => multiplication coefficient of the proportional gain = 24 = 16, P[12] = 3 => multiplication coefficient of the integral gain = 23 = 8).
The following tables show, for every three-phase machine on 50Hz and 60Hz, the STAB trimmer calibration which allows increased speed of response to the transistor with the generator in stand-alone operation. In case of different applications (for example alternators reconnected in single-phase, in parallel
among them or in parallel with the grid, with motors having less than 4 cylinders and so on) it may be necessary to readjust the STAB trimmer calibration.
If the voltage cannot be stably adjusted for permanent operation and/or in the transient by the STAB trimmer settings, it may be necessary to vary one or more stability adjustment parameters: P[11], P[12] and P
[13] the description of which is given in table 3.
NOTE (1) Starting from Rev. 15 of the firmware
NOTE (2) The FcSTAB, Fcig50 and Fcig60 functions are not implemented in the DSRs with firmware up to version 14, and in the block
diagram they are considered as identities, i.e. L[53](3)=FcSTAB(L[33])=L[33] e Fcig60(L[53] ) = Fcig50(L[53])=L[53](3). With
these regulators the STAB trimmer needs to be rotated by less than two notches counted clockwise.
NOTE (3) Location available to the user from firmware Rev. 15.
NOTE (4) Structure valid also for DSRs with firmware up to version 14 but without location L[53] and L[54] availability
ECP32-2S/4
/
ECP32-3S/4
ECP32-1L/4
/
ECP32-2L/4
/
ECP32-3L/4
ECP32-4L/4
/
/
/
ECP34-1L/4
/
ECP34-3L/4
/
/
/
/
/
/
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
35
40
42,5
50
60
63
70
75
80
85
105
130
135
150
160
180
200
225
250
300
350
5
6
7
8
8
8
8
7
6
8
14400
16384
22208
24191
26176
26176
26176
22208
18368
26176
6328
8192
15051
17860
20908
20908
20908
15051
10296
20908
8
9
9
8
8
8
max
26176
28096
28096
26176
26176
24191
32704
20908
24090
24090
20908
20908
17860
32640
42
48
51
60
72
75,5
84
90
96
102
126
156
162
180
192
216
240
270
300
360
420
4
6
4
5
5
5
5
7
6
6
10559
16384
8576
14400
14400
14400
14400
20288
18368
18368
3403
8192
2244
6328
6328
6328
6328
12561
10296
10296
8
6
8
7
8
max
9
24191
18368
24191
22208
24191
32704
30077
17860
10296
17860
15051
17860
32640
27610
S [KVA]
230V / 50Hz
STAB
L[33]
L[53]
S [KVA]
240V / 60Hz
STAB
L[33]
L[53]
NPE 32-A/4
NPE 32-B/4
4
4
6,4
8,7
6
5
18368
14400
10296
6328
8,4
10,5
14400
6328
NPE 32-C/4
NPE 32-D/4
4
4
10,8
13,8
6
7
16384
20288
8192
12561
13
17
6
5
16384
14400
8192
6328
NPE 32-E/4
NPE 32-F/4
4
4
18,5
22,5
16384
8192
22
26,5
6
6
16384
16384
8192
8192
NPE32 3-PHASE
Poles
Type
115/200/230/400V 50Hz
S [KVA] STAB
L[33]
L[53]
S [KVA]
138/240/277/480V 60Hz
STAB
L[33]
L[53]
NPE 32-A/4
7,5
10559
3402
12480
4753
NPE 32-B/4
11,5
14400
6328
14
12480
4753
NPE 32-C/4
13
16
NPE 32-D/4
17
14400
6328
21
12480
4753
NPE 32-E/4
25
16384
8192
31
12480
4753
NPE 32-F/4
27,5
14400
6328
34
12480
4753
Old model
New model
Poles
S [KVA]
STAB
L[33]
L[53]
S [KVA]
STAB
L[33]
L[53]
ECO40-1S/4
400
28096
24090
480
20288
12561
ECO40-2S/4
450
26176
20910
540
24191
17860
ECO40-3S/4
500
28096
24090
600
26176
20908
ECO40-1L/4
550
28096
24090
660
26176
20908
ECO40-1.5L/4
620
28096
24090
744
ECO40-2L/4
680
30077
27610
816
20288
12561
ECO40-VL/4
720
28096
24090
864
22208
15051
ECO40-VL/4
750
900
ECO43-1SN/4
800
28096
24090
960
22208
15051
ECO43-2SN/4
930
28096
24090
1116
24191
17860
ECO43-1LN/4
1100
28096
24090
1320
26176
20908
ECO43-2LN/4
1300
30077
27610
1560
24191
17860
ECO43-VL/4
1400
1700
ECO46-1S/4
1500
24191
17860
1800
18368
10296
ECO46-1,5S/4
1650
28096
24090
1980
26176
20908
ECO46-2S/4
1800
26176
20908
2160
24191
17860
ECO46-1L/4
2100
max
32704
32640
2520
28096
24090
ECO46-1,5L/4
2300
28096
24090
2760
28096
24090
ECO46-2L/4
2500
30077
27610
3000
28096
24090
NOTE 1)
NOTE 2)
NOTE 3)
NOTE 4)
NOTE 5)
3. Excitation Overcurrent
3.1 Description
The DSR regulator is equipped with an excitation winding temperature estimator (mainly rotor). An estimate of the temperature (in relative values) is available in real time (and it can be read) in location 45; in
the lower part of the main window of the DxR terminal software there is a graphic representation of location 45. The progress of the temperature is of the exponential type (see figure 8).
Through parameter 22 or the AMP trimmer, it is possible to define a limit (which involves intervention of
alarm 5) to the excitation voltage and therefore to the temperature.
The function of this alarm is not only to signal an excessive temperature, but it also has an active function
in reducing the cause. In fact, an adjustment ring takes control of the voltage generated when the threshold set is exceeded: This reduces the voltage to the point of reducing the excitation current by a value
compatible with the ability of thermal dissipation of the machine. The stability of the regulation in case of
overexcitation alarm, if necessary, may be adapted to the application by varying the value of parameter 28
(5)
For an increased protection of the electrical machine, starting from rev. 18 of the firmware, the excitation
overcurrent protection was extended to the whole speed interval (frequency) of the alternator, particularly
for the lower frequencies, to a preset threshold (56.7Hz with the jumper inserted between the 12 and 13
terminals of connector CN1, if enabled, or, otherwise, if the 50/60, 49Hz setting is enabled) the protection
intervenes with an effective threshold (relative to the one set through the AMP trimmer or parameter 22)
reduced proportionally to the frequency.
The extent of this reduction depends on parameter 29 which is by default set to an adequate value for the
standard alternators, used in three-phase in nominal voltage.
An increment of the value of P[29] determines a bigger reduction of the intervention threshold, based on
the frequency reduction, a decrease of the value of P[29] determines a smaller reduction of the intervention threshold.
Caution !
If the magnetic gain of the alternator is high, unstable events may occur when the protections intervenes, therefore it is necessary to adjust parameter 28 (usually by reducing its value).
When the alternator works with reduced load and speed, overheating, which is dangerous to the integrity of
the machine, might occur, if the overcurrent protection threshold is not sufficiently reduced when reducing
the frequency.
As you can see in figure 8, when the estimated temperature (represented by the continuous lines) reaches the threshold value, the reduction of the excitation current (and the subsequent drop of generated voltage) determine the stabilization of the temperature around a limit value.
Loction 45
30000
L45(alt1, I=In)
25000
L45(alt2, I=In)
20000
L45(alt2, I>In)
T45(alt1, I=In)
15000
T45(alt2, I=In)
10000
T45(alt2, I>In)
L[55]=12970
5000
fig. 8
L[55]=21617
0
0
10
15
20
25
time [sec]
Curve Description
L45 (alt1, I=In) : value read at location 45 with a certain alternator (1)
L45 (alt2, I=In) : value read at location 45 with a second alternator of a different type (1)
L45 (alt2, I>In) : value read at location 45 with the second alternator during overloading (2)
T45 (alt1, I=In) : value that would be read at location 45 with the first alternator, without protection (1)
T45 (alt2, I=In) : value that would be read at location 45 with the second alternator, without protection (1)
T45 (alt2, I>In) : value that would be read at location 45 with the second alternator during overloading,
without protection (2)
L[55]=12970 Represents the value of the current limit set using the AMP trimmer or the P[22] parameter
for the first alternator (3)
L[55]=21617 Represents the value of the current limit set using the AMP trimmer or the P[22] parameter
for the second alternator (3)
Instruction Manual DSR digital regulator - rev. 07 - pag. 20
figure 9a and 9b. Parameter 23 sets the slope of the voltage/frequency curve; the default value is 9000.
An increase in the value of P23 involves a greater reduction of the voltage as a function of the reduction in
frequency. A reduction of the value of P23 determines a smaller reduction of the voltage up to the limit
case of P[23]=0 which entails not getting any voltage reduction. The above-mentioned calibrations are simplified a lot by using the DxR terminal software which allows, in the Settings/UFLO&LAMS menu, through
a graphic interface, to change parameters 21 and 23 (with a concurrent disabling of the Hz trimmer) providing the preview of the V/f ratio in the setting phase.
WARNING: Overheating could occur, which is dangerous for the machine, if the voltage is not
lowered enough to decrease the frequency and the alternator is functioning at a reduced speed.
4.2 Calibration with a supervision unit
Use the following procedure in order to calibrate the underspeed protection:
1) if the machine must operate at 60 Hz, make sure you insert the jumper between terminals 12 and 13 of
the CN1 connector, if enabled, or enable the 50/60 setting (ref. Settings/UFLO&LAMS menu).
2) if the Hz trimmer is enabled, the protection intervention threshold value is read at location 34, otherwise
it is written directly at parameter 21.
The 16384 value written at parameter 21 (or read at location 34) corresponds to a 45/54 Hz intervention
(based on whether 50/60 is enabled or not).
Values ranging from 0 to 16384 correspond to an intervention varying from 40/80Hz to 45/54Hz.
Values ranging from 16384 to 32767 correspond to an intervention varying from 45/54Hz to 50/60Hz.
The operation is much facilitated by the use of the DxR terminal software which provides a graphic representation of the time evolution of the measured frequency (red line) and of the intervention threshold
(green line)
3) when the speed decreases under the threshold value the voltage of the generator starts to diminish and
alarm 6 is simultaneously visualized on the LED and on the main window of the DxR Terminal software
4) increasing the speed, the voltage of the generator should go back to normal and alarm 6 should disappear.
4.3 Calibration without a supervision unit
NOTE: this calibration can be performed only if the Hz trimmer and 50/60 jumper have been previously
enabled.
Use the following procedure in order to calibrate the under speed protection:
1) Rotate the Hz trimmer entirely in the counter clockwise direction.
2) If the machine has to operate at 60 Hz, ensure that the bridge is inserted between terminals 12 and 13
of the CN1 connector.
3) Bring the generator to 90% of the nominal speed.
4) Slowly turn the Hz trimmer, rotating it clockwise until the generator voltage begins to drop and
ascertain that the indicator light simultaneously begins flashing rapidly.
5) By increasing speed, the generator voltage will normalise and the alarm will disappear.
6) Set the speed to the nominal value.
V/V n o m
120,00%
V/V n o m
120,00%
100,00%
100,00%
80,00%
80,00%
60,00%
60,00%
40,00%
40,00%
20,00%
20,00%
0,00%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
120% f/f n o m
P21=16384 @ P23=9000
P21=32767 @ P23=9000
P21=0 @ P23=9000
P26=0
P26=32767
P26=-32767
0,00%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
120% f/fn o m
P21=16384 @ P23=9000
P23=32767
P23=15000
P23=0
5. Overspeed
Parameter 26 sets the intervention threshold of the overspeed alarm; if it is set to 0, the warning occurs at
55Hz (if the 50/60 jumper and the 50/60 setting in the Settings/UFLO&LAMS menu are absent) or at
66Hz (if the 50/60 jumper is present and enabled or if the 50/60 setting is enabled in the Settings/
UFLO&LAMS menu). Values between 65535 (-1) and 32768 (-32767) lower the threshold proportionately
to 50 Hz and 60 Hz, respectively; values between 0 and 32767 raise the threshold proportionately,
respectively to 60 Hz and 72 Hz; refer to the broken lines in fig. 9a and 9b.
6. Other parameters
6.1 Vout / Vaux Ratio
In order to guarantee sufficient feeding voltage at speeds lower than the Hz protection intervention
threshold, a limit to the reduction of voltage has been foreseen, as a function of frequency.
The limit concerns regulated voltage (Vout). Should the DSR be powered through an auxiliary winding, it
must be born in mind that the voltage generated by the winding (Vaux) may not have the same Vout value;
Vaux is considered proportionate to Vout and the proportional coefficient is determined by parameter 14.
If the DSR is powered directly by the regulated phase, parameter 14 should be set on 0; in case it is
powered by auxiliary winding, the voltage (Vaux) must be measured, in no-load conditions and with output
voltage regulated on the nominal value (Vout); the value of parameter 14 can be obtained with the
following formula:
Vout
P[14] 32767
1
Vaux
6.2 V/F slope at start up
Parameter 24 sets the gradient of proper voltage / frequency at start up. After the underspeed alarm
frequency threshold has been exceeded (set by parameter P[21] or by the Hz trimmer), the work ramp is
used (parameter P[23]).
The default value is 12000; an increase in the value of P24 will cause a greater reduction of low frequency
voltage; a decrease in the value of P24 will cause a lower reduction in voltage, up to the limit of P[24]=0,
which means that no reduction in voltage will take place.
WARNING: If the voltage is not lowered enough with low frequency and the alternator is
operating in these points, overheating could develop that is dangerous for the machine.
6.3 Short circuit time
Parameter 25 defines the operating time with the alternator short circuited, which is expressed in tenths of
a second (from 0.1 seconds to 25.5 seconds); after this period of time the regulator goes to the blocked
status; a value of 0 disables the blockage.
6.4 Intervention threshold of low excitation alarm
Starting from rev. 18 of the firmware a warning (alarm A-08) was added in case of low excitation or loss of
excitation: if the measured value of excitation voltage does not fall within a preset value range, the anomalous operating condition is signaled (visible on the main panel of the DxR Terminal through the A-08 alarm
indicator); no other action is performed by the regulator, except for the switching of APO (if set).
The numeric value identifying in real time the excitation condition is available at location L[56]; the upper
detection threshold cannot be modified while the lower threshold can be configured through parameter
P[27].
The alarm is activated when the value assumed by location L[56] is higher than the upper threshold or lower than the value assumed by parameter P[27]
For the generators in stand-alone operations, the loss of excitation, on a working regulator, implies also
the activation of the low voltage alarm. The underexcitation / loss of excitation alarm is mainly intended for
the applications in grid-parallel mode, provided that the regulator stay fully operational (for instance with
sufficient residual voltage, direct supply from the phase or from PMG).
CAUTION! :In case of parallel operation of the generators and, most of all, in case of grid-parallel
mode, given that the activation of the
underexcitation/loss of excitation alarm does not imply any other action, except for the signalling
and switching of APO (if enabled), the protection of the system is transferred to at least an appropriate management of the above-mentioned signalling. However, no guarantee is offered for the
capacity of the exclusive use of this protection to safeguard the system from all the possible functional anomalies correlated to underexcitation / loss of excitation.
Instruction Manual DSR digital regulator - rev. 07 - pag. 23
The status of active alarms is stored at location 38, which can be read with the USB connection.
The index of bits that have a value of 1 corresponds to the active alarm. If the regulator is correctly working
(no alarm active) the bit 11 will be high.
TABLE 14 : ALLARMS FLAG AT LOCATION 38
Location 38 (third STATUS box)
B15
B14
32768 16384
J50/60
B13
B12
8192
4096
B11
B10
B8
B7
B6
B5
B4
B3
B2
B1
B0
128
64
32
16
A8
A7
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
Reserved Reserved OK
B9
Example:
Location 38 = 48 = 00000000001100002 : it means that Bits B5 and B4 are at 1, therefore alarms A6 and A5
are active
2. Alarm signals with the indicator lights
During normal operation (OK diagram in fig. 10) a LED indicator mounted on the card flashes with a period
of 2 sec and duty cycle of 50%; in case of intervention or signalling of some of the alarms, there are different
flash modalities as specified in fig. 10.
LED
OK
LED OFF
LED ON
LED ON
CHECKSUM
SHORT CIRCUIT
AMP
Hz or O.S.
fig. 10
STOP
Allarm intervention
t [sec]
2. Description of alarms
N.
Description of event
Action
EEPROM checksum
Over Voltage
Verified upon start up (after DSP reset and initialisation of the peripheral).
The actions undertaken are: signalling, locating of default settings, saving
in EPPROM and regulator blockage.
When the machine is switched on again, if the EEPROM is damaged, the
alarm will be repeated. Otherwise the regulator will begin to function with
default parameters.
The alarm does not determine a change in the LED flash, the APO output
is active and the alarm is memorised. This can be caused by abnormal
operating conditions (such as overspeed or overlaoding) or by a
breakdown of the regulator. The over voltage alarm is activated if the
output voltage is lost. The over voltage is calculated using an opportune
template, as a function of the speed and is inhibited during transition, for 2
seconds. In the template for the calculation the threshold is set at 5%
above the nominal value.
Under voltage (@ N)
Short circuit
Excitation Overcurrent
Underspeed
Overspeed
underexcitation /loss of
excitation
The alarm does not determine a change in the LED flash, is stored and
the APO output is active. The under voltage is calculated using an
opportune template as a function of the speed (which can be seen in the
description of the over voltage alarm); in the template for the calculation
the threshold is set at under 5% the nominal value. It intervenes only
above the underspeed alarm threshold; it is practically inhibited by this. It
is also inhibited in the event of intervention of the Excitation over voltage
and during transients.
The alarm is disabled under 20 Hz, is visualised upon activation of the
action and memorised. Tolerated short circuit time goes from 0,1 to 25,5
seconds (programmable in 100 ms steps); then the regulator is blocked
after saving DD and TT and signals the STOP status. With the time in
short circuit set on zero, the blockage is disabled. The STOP condition
causes a fall in excitation, with consequent switching off and successive
restarting of the regulator and therefore repetition of the cycle.
The function of this alarm is not only to signal an excessive temperature,
but it also has an active function in reducing the cause. In fact, an
adjustment ring takes control of the voltage generated when the threshold
set is exceeded the action involves reduction of the excitation current and
therefore output voltage. The available parameter is the threshold, which
determines the value of equilibrium at which the system is stabilised. The
alarm is signalled and stored. For calibration see the paragraph on
excitation overcurrent.
Signalling (immediate) and activation of the V/F ramp. This alarm also
appears when the machine is started and stopped. The alarm is not saved
among EEPROM data. The alarm intervention threshold depends upon
the status of the 50/60 jumper (hardware or software) and on the position
of the Hz trimmer or the value of parameter 21. Under the threshold the V/
F ramp is active.
This is visualised in the same manner as the underspeed alarm and does
not involve actions on control, but the alarm is stored. The overspeed
condition may provoke an over voltage as in the case of capacitive load.
The threshold can be set with parameter 26.
The alarm does not determine a change in the LED flash, enables APO
output and is memorized. The alarm condition is recognized by a
underexcitation / loss of excitation observer, available for reading at
location L[56]: if the value of L[56] is higher than the upper (fixed)
threshold or lower than the value of the lower threshold (parameter P[27]),
A-08 is activated. The alarm is inhibited during transients.
NOTE: Though the voltage is continuously regulated, the DSR will switch off if the frequency goes under
20Hz. To reset the system it is necessary to stop completely the alternator.
Instruction Manual DSR digital regulator - rev. 07 - pag. 25
4. APO Output
The APO output status ((Transistor open collector Active Protection Output - connector CN1 terminals 14
and 15)
depends on:
- whether some alarms are activated or not
- setting of parameter P[17]
- setting of the ''APO Invert'' flag (2)
In normal operating conditions it is closed (2) (3). It opens (2) (with a configurable delay from 0 to 15 seconds)
when, of all the alarms, one or several separately selectable alarms are active and the ''APO Invert'' flag (2)
is active or, immediately, in case of absence of power supply to the regulator; if the ''APO Invert'' flag (2) is
inactive (or for firmware revisions lower than 18) the APO output is inverted (open in normal operating conditions or with regulator switched off, closed, with a configurable delay, in case of one or several active selected alarms).
The selection of which alarms trigger the activation of A.P.O. depends on the value written at location 17.
The transistor is closed (2) (3) both when no alarm is active and when, even if the alarm is active, the corresponding enabling bit is set to 0.
The value to set at location 17 is made up of 2 parts: one part allows selection of the alarms which activate
the contact, the other one allows setting the intervention delay. To calculate the value to set at location 17
use the following procedure:
a) In relation to table 15. Add up the decimal numbers corresponding to the alarms for which you want APO
to be activated obtaining number B. (Example: if you want APO to be activated for overvoltage and overspeed, you get B = 2 +64 = 66)
b) Multiply the delay you want (integer values from 0 to 15 seconds) by the fixed value 4096. You get number A = (0..15) * 4096. (Example: if you want a 5 seconds delay, you get A = 5 * 4096 = 20480)
The sum A + B must be written at location 17 (In the preceding example 20480 + 66 = 20546)
The configuration is simplified a lot by the use of the DxR terminal software which has the APO settings
menu dedicated to this purpose.
A12
2048
A11
1024
A10
512
A9
256
A3
Under voltage
4
A2
Over voltage
2
Fig. 11a: DSR 48Vdc power supply (please note that no other connections, other than the power source, are necessary) for the download of the alarms without risking to modify the content of the EEPROM because of the test.
Fig. 11b: DSR 70-140Vac power supply ( Please note the sensing on terminal 7 and the jumper between terminals 6
and 3 of the DSR) for test and setup
Fig. 11c: DSR 140-270Vac power supply ( Please note the sensing on terminal 5 and the jumper between terminals 4
and 3 of the DSR) for test and setup
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REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Description
rev.00
rev.01
rev.02
rev.03
rev.04
rev.05
rev.06
06/07
05/08
10/08
06/10
10/12
03/13
05/15
Initial Release
Firmware update Rev. 7
Firmware update Rev. 9, added Appendix A and Appendix B
Firmware update Rev. 11, DSR/A
Firmware update Rev. 15, added tables of STAB setting
Added explanation of the file .alr and EMI filter SDR128/K connection diagram
Firmware update Rev. 18, elimination of :DI1, DSR Terminal software and DSR
Reader, DSR Set up on a test bench update
rev.07
07/15
Corrections at page 12
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