555

DEEP SEA ELECTRONICS

FEATURES

DESCRIPTION

Basic module provides a number of

control and monitoring features with
expansion
capability
to
meet
demanding specifications. The ideal
choice
where
a
remote
communications control system is
specified (when used with one of the
comms output options below).

Enhanced
power
measurement
module provides all the functions of
the Basic unit but also includes full
power monitoring instrumentation
(detailed right) and powerful auto-sync
functions as standard. The inclusion
of auto-sync now allows the OEM to
offer the choice of clean break or
Bumpless no break transfers to and
from the gen-set.
No need for
complex sync panels etc. Simply use
the 555 Power measurement module
and interface to the engine governor
and AVR.(No break transfer using the
555 module requires connecting to a
suitable electronic governor and AVR.)

The Model 555 is an Automatic Mains

Failure
Control
Module,
with
comprehensive instrumentation and load
control option. The module is used to
monitor a mains supply and automatically
start and stop the engine. It indicates the
operational status and fault conditions,
automatically shutting down the engine and
indicating engine failure by means of an
LCD display, and flashing LED on the front
panel.

Load control versions can be used to

export a fixed amount of power to the
load while in parallel with the mains,
with soft transfer to and from the genset.
Optional
RS232
port
allows
comprehensive remote control and
monitoring. RS232 provides modem
link to PC via PSTN line or GSM
network (with suitable modem).
Uniquely, the module supplies DC
power to the modem ensuring
integrity of link during loss of mains
and engine starting. The module can
also signal Engineers via the cell
phone network using the GSM SMS
messaging system to advise of
system alarms.
Optional RS485 Modbus output.
Using
industry
standard
communication protocol allows full
system integration into new and
existing building management and
control schemes.

The 500 series modules have

been designed for front panel
mounting. The module is fitted
into the cut-out with the fixing
clips removed. These are then
fitted from the rear. Connection is
via locking plug and socket
connectors.

Selected operational sequences, timers

and alarms can be altered by the
customer. Alterations to the system are
made using the 810 interface and a PC.
This interface also provides real time
diagnostic facilities.
It is also possible to monitor the operation
of the system either locally or remotely
(Optional: Remote Communications output
version only). Access to the module is
restricted by PIN number.
Operation of the module is via pushbutton
controls (with security locking facility)
mounted on the front panel with
STOP/RESET, AUTO, TEST, MANUAL
and START functions. The first four
pushbuttons feature LED selected
indications. Further pushbuttons provide
MUTE/LAMP TEST, LCD PAGE and
DISPLAY SCROLL functions.
The module features 32-Bit Microprocessor
control and a comprehensive list of timers
and pre-configured sequences. User
configurable expansion facilities are also
provided.
The 555 module provides metering and
alarm facilities via the LCD display with
the following instrumentation displays,
accessed via the LCD PAGE and
DISPLAY SCROLL push-buttons:

Generator Volts L1-N, L2-N, L3-N

Generator Volts L1-L2, L2-L3, L3-L1

Generator Amps L1,L2,L3

Generator Frequency Hz

Mains Volts L1-N, L2-N, L3-N

Mains Volts L1-L2, L2-L3, L3-L1

Mains Frequency Hz

Engine Speed RPM

Engine Oil Pressure

Engine Temperature

Plant battery Volts

Engine Hours Run

Number of Start Attempts

Remaining Time until Maintenance

AMF AND
INSTRUMENTATION
MODULE
Issue 6
VH 18/03/03

OPTIONAL FEATURES on Power

Measurement version only:

Generator kVA L1,L2,L3, Total

Generator kW L1,L2,L3, Total
Generator pf L1,L2,L3,Average
Generator kVAr L1,L2,L3, Total
Generator KWh
Generator KVAh
Generator KVArh
Generator Phase Sequence
Synchroscope Display

The instrumentation displays are

supplemented further by LCD
display pages covering operating
status and alarms. The selected
page is displayed along with an
LED tell-tale:

Status Page
Alarm Page
Engine Instruments Page
Generator Instruments Page
Mains Instruments Page
Event Log Page

LED indication is provided for

Alarm present.
Four uncommitted LEDs allow the
user to configure the module to
provide other status indications
from either internal states or from
external digital inputs.

Description continues overleaf...

Deep Sea Electronics reserve the right to change
specification without prior notice.

DESCRIPTION
CONTINUED

TIMERS AND INPUT

FUNCTIONS

The module accepts the following digital

inputs:

Emergency Stop Input - A N/C DC

positive input
9 fully configurable warning or
shutdown inputs

With the exception of the Emergency

Stop Input, these are configurable to be
either N/C or N/O contacts connected to
the -Ve DC. The nine fully configurable
auxiliary inputs can be selected to be
indication, warning or shutdown inputs,
either immediate or held off during start
up, to allow for use as protection
expansion inputs. Alternatively they may
be configured to control extra functions
such as manual load switching, Lamp
Test or Remote Start input, Generator
Start signal and many others.
Engine analogue inputs are provided
for
Oil
Pressure
and
Engine
Temperature.
These connect to
conventional engine-mounted resistive
sender units (such as VDO or Datcom
Type) to provide accurate monitoring and
protection facilities. Alternatively they
can be configured to interface with digital
switch-type inputs for Low Oil Pressure
and
High
Engine
Temperature
shutdowns.
Relay outputs are provided for Fuel
Solenoid, Start and four configurable
outputs. The configurable relay functions
can be selected from a range of 100+
different functions, conditions or alarms.
The relays supply positive plant supply
out. Additional output relays can be
added by means of up to two 157 Relay
Expansion Modules.
A total of 20
outputs are available with full expansion
of the 555 Module. This allows the
module system to be incorporated into
existing
telemetry
or
Building
Management Schemes via volt-free
contacts.
Refer to appropriate manuals for details.

Multiple alarm channels are provided to

monitor the following:

Under/Over Generator Volts

Over-current
Under/Over Generator Frequency
Under/Overspeed
Charge Fail
Emergency Stop
Low Oil Pressure
High Engine Temperature
Fail to Start
Low/High DC Battery Volts
Fail to come to rest
Reverse Power (Power Measurement
Version only)

Generator Phase rotation error (PM

Version only)
Generator Short Circuit Protection
(PM Version only)
Loss of speed sensing signal
Mains out of limits
Mains Phase rotation error
Fail to Synchronise
MPU Open circuit failure along with any
configurable input alarms as selected.
Alarms are indicated by an LCD
Message, LED illumination and Audible
Alarm.

SPECIFICATION
DC Supply:
8 to 35 V Continuous.
Cranking Dropouts:
Able to survive 0 V for 50 mS, providing
supply was at least 10 V before dropout
and supply recovers to 5V. This is
achieved without the need for internal
batteries.
Max. Operating Current:
513mA at 12 V. 263 mA at 24 V.
Max. Standby Current:
370 mA at 12 V. 210 mA at 24 V.
Alternator Input Range:
15 V(ph-N) to 277 V(ph-N) AC (+20%)
Alternator Input Frequency:
50 - 60 Hz at rated engine speed
(Minimum: 15V AC Ph-N)
Magnetic Pick-up Voltage Input
Range:
+/- 0.5 V to 70 V Peak
Magnetic Input Frequency: 10,000 Hz
(max)
Mains Sensing Input Range:
15V(ph-N) to 277V(ph-N) AC (+20%)
Mains Sensing Input Frequency:
50 - 60 Hz at rated engine speed
(Minimum: 15V AC Ph-N)
Start Relay Output:
16 Amp DC at supply voltage.
Fuel Relay Output:
16 Amp DC at supply voltage.
Auxiliary Relay Outputs:
5 Amp DC at supply voltage.
Generator loading Relay Output:
8 Amp AC 250V.
Mains loading Relay Output:
8 Amp AC 250V
Charge Fail / Excitation Range:
0 V to 35 V
Operating Temperature Range:
-30 to +70C
Dimensions:
192mm x 144mm x 138mm
7.6 x 5.7 x 5.5

NOTE
An Automatic Start version of the 555
is also available (Model 550).
Please refer to Deep Sea Electronics
for details

Start delay timer

Stop delay timer

Crank/Crank Rest timers

Engage Attempt and Manual

Crank Limit timers

Safety On delay timer

Warm-up timer

Cooling timer

Energise to Stop hold timer

Pre-heat timer / Pre-heat bypass

timer

Smoke Limiting control timers

Fail to Come to Rest timer

Over-speed Overshoot timer

Breaker Pulse control timers

DC Battery alarm delay timers

TELEMETRY
The 555 module provides the user with
the option of full telemetry facilities via
the optional communications software.
The module can be either connected to
the PC using the 810 interface or via a
suitable modem (Optional: Remote
Communications output version only).
The PC software is MS-Windows TM
based and allows the operator to
control the module from a remote
location.
The remote operator can also view the
instrumentation, Alarm and Data log
details, and the relay and input status.
All access is password controlled so
unauthorised
operators cannot log
onto the system.
Additionally in the event of the module
detecting an alarm condition, it will
initiate a modem dial out to the host PC
to inform the remote operator of the
problem, giving identification of the
module followed by the alarm event
and the time and date of occurrence.
(Optional: Remote Communications
output version only).
If using a GSM modem, the module is
also able to send text messages to a
GSM cell phone to indicate gen-set,
site and alarm condition.

ENVIRONMENTAL
TESTING STANDARDS

EVENT CAPTURE
The standard module features event
capture facilities, this records the last
25 shutdown alarms allowing the
operator to view the recent operating
history of the module to assist in fault
finding, etc.

Event Log:
19 Apr2000 14:34:14

LOW OIL PRESSURE

CONFIGURATION

PC based configuration software allows

for fast, simple and secure configuration
of module parameters. Utilising the P810
interface to provide a safe isolated link to
the PC, changes can easily be made to
the system by authorised personnel.
Access is PIN number protected.
Complex configurations can be saved
and loaded from disk or output to a
printer for reference. Diagnostic facilities
allow for fault finding and monitoring
during test and installation.

BUILT-IN FUNCTIONS

Alternator Under/Over Volts

Warning/Shutdown
Alternator Under/Over Freq.
Warning/Shutdown
Under/Over Speed
Warning/Shutdown
Low Oil Pressure Warning/Shutdown
High Engine Temp
Warning/Shutdown
High/Low Battery Volts Warning
Over-current Warning/Electrical
Trip/Shutdown
Reverse Power Electrical
Trip/Shutdown (Option)
Phase Sequence Electrical
Trip/Shutdown (Option)
Earth Fault Shutdown (Option)
Short Circuit Fault Electrical
Trip/Shutdown

Adjustable crank cycle/attempts

Maintenance Due Alarm facility
External remote start input (On
load/Off load)
Built-in exercise scheduler function
Magnetic Pick-up or Alternator
speed monitoring
Synchroscope with Auto-sync
output (Option)
Full Remote Control and Telemetry
(Option)
Engine Instrumentation
Alternator Output Instrumentation
9 Digital inputs - Fully user
configurable
4 Configurable relay outputs (100+
Control functions)
LCD Back-lighting for low light level
operation
Security via PIN Number restricted
access
SMS messaging capability with
suitable GSM Modem
Load switching control push-button
inputs
Mains Under/Over Volts detection
Mains Under/Over Frequency
detection
Change-over contactor control
Limited configuration from front
panel - including user language
selection
Graphic LCD Display for true Multilingual use
Multi-lingual capability - 4 default
languages.

SYNCHRONISING
AND LOAD CONTROL
OPTIONS

Sync check
Governor/engine speed control
AVR/voltage control
Dead bus sensing
Synchroscope

No break change-over
Parallel running with the mains
KW/kVAr load control with mains

P120 analogue governor

interface
P121 analogue AVR interface
P122 Digital resistance interface

Hz +0.9

V +0.2

Electromagnetic Compatibility
BS EN 50081-2 EMC Emission
Standard for the Industrial Environment
BS EN 50082-2 EMC Immunity
Standard for the Industrial Environment
Vibration
BS EN 60068-2-6 Ten sweeps (up and
back down) at 1 octave/minute in each
of the three major axes.
5Hz to 8 Hz @ +/-7.5mm constant
displacement.
8Hz to 500 Hz @ 2gn constant
acceleration
Temperature
Cold:
BS EN 60068-2-1-to -300 C
Hot:
BS EN 60068-2-2 to 700 C
Humidity
BS EN 2011 part 2.1 93% RH @ 400 C
for 48 hours
Shock
BS EN 60068-2-27 Three half sine
shocks in each of the three major axes
15gn amplitude. 11mS duration.
Electrical Safety
BS EN 60950 Low Voltage
Directive/Safety of information
technology equipment, including
electrical business equipment.

CASE DIMENSIONS

144.0mm
5.7

137mm
5.4

155.0mm
110mm
4.3

185.0mm

7.3

192.0mm

7.6

Panel Cut-out:138mmx185mm
5.5 x 7.3

7.5mm
0.3

TYPICAL CONNECTIONS

LOAD
L1

Refer to Operators Manuals for further information

L2

L3

Current
Transformers

ALTERNATOR

MAINS

Generator
Contactor

Mains
Contactor

Electrical Interlock

29 34 33

25 26 27

32

31

36

35
Generator Loading
Relay

38

40 39
Mains Loading
Relay

42

43

44 45

18

19

Optional 157 Relay

Expansion Board
(Maximum 2 off)
FCC68 - 4 Way

Internal Emergency Stop

FCC68 - 8 Way
1

20 21

22

24

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

23

30
4

Oil
Sender

810
Configuration

Safety Earth Connection

Must be connected to
the Safety Earth

Temp
Sender

MPU

NOTE:When connected to a
completed Panel / Gen-set
Real-time diagnostic display
is available

5
These Ground connections must be
on the engine block and must
be a sound electrical connection
to the sender bodies.
The wire to Terminal 24 must not
be used to provide a ground
connection to any other device

6
7
8
9

Configurable inputs

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