DM-10 IECO Diode Monitor User's Manual

USER'S MANUAL 1(5)
21.10.1997
DM-10 DIODE MONITOR
GENERAL
The diode monitor is used with brushless synchronous generators

for detecting diode failure in the rotating rectifier.
When one of the diodes in the rotating rectifier fails an AC current is

induced in the exciter field winding. This AC current is summed with
the DC current from the regulator.
To detect a diode failure; only the frequency induced by the failure

must be analyzed and all other frequencies must be filtered. The
frequency of the AC current depends on the pole numbers of the
generator and the exciter machine, and also on the frequency of the
network:
polepairexciter ⋅ f network
= f failure
polepairgenerator
The amplitude of the AC current is related to the DC current. AC

current in RMS is usually between 7 % and 18 % of the DC current
when one of the diodes is open. The AC per DC relation is above
20 % when diode is shorted.
Detection is possible only, when the excitation current (DC

component) is high enough to distinguish the diode failure from the
noise.
USER'S MANUAL 2
OPERATING PRINCIPLE
Diode failure is detected by measuring the current from the exciter

field winding. AC and DC are separated and AC is filtered with
switched capacitor filter. The center frequency of the filter is formed
with crystal oscillator and a divider. The divider input is read from
panel switches.
There are few failure frequencies and related switch positions used
by general generators calculated in a table.
After filtering, AC-component is rectified and filtered again to get the

DC level related to the RMS level. This DC level is compared with
two levels. These two levels are formed with a voltage divider and
the DC level measured from the exciter field winding. The lower level
presents a diode open failure and the higher diode shorted. Both
levels can be adjusted separated from the panel. Lower level can be
from 0% to 15% and higher from 10% to 30%.
When the comparator detects an open diode there is a delay of 5

seconds. After that, corresponding led and relay is energized. Both
led and relay are latched.
Diode shorted detection acts same manner except delay is only

about 1 second and after that diode open detection is disabled.
At 24 VDC supply, power off for minimum of 5 seconds resets

latches and at 220 VAC minimum time is 45 seconds.
INSTALLATION
Diode monitor is usually installed nearby the excitation regulator, but

can also operate anywhere between the regulator and the generator.
Diode monitor can be mounted direct to DIN 35 rail. Also screw

mounting is possible. There are two holes, max. M5 screw, one at
the lower left corner and the other at the top right corner
(length 60 mm, width 85 mm).
USER'S MANUAL 3
COMMISSIONING
Power input
Auxiliary power is connected to terminals 1 and 3. Input is polarity

free and can be DC or AC voltage.
Input voltage range for DC is from 24V to 300V and for AC range is
from 50V to 250V.
Power consumption is about 5W.
Excitation current
Excitation current is fed via diode monitor. There are two terminals
for input (9 and 10 in parallel) and for output (7 and 8 in parallel).
When using 2,5 mm2 cable one terminal is sufficient to couple with
20 A continuous.
By connecting diode monitor to the static voltage line of the

excitation field winding, noise is reduced.
Relay outputs
For both diode open and shorted failure there is a relay output. Both
relays have three terminals; common, normal close and normal
open.
Diode open; NC=14, COM=15 and NO=16

Diode shorted; NC=18, COM=19 and NO=20
Relay contacts are specified for 250V and 10A.
Level setting
Detection levels can be adjusted with open and short trimmers.
Levels are set once at the commissioning.
Frequency setting
The center frequency of the filter can be selected with three

16-position switches on the panel. These switches represent a
3-digit hex number N, which can be calculated with following
equation.
40000
N= −1
fc
USER'S MANUAL 4
Test connections
The center frequency can also be measured with a frequency

counter from terminals 11 (test out) and 12 (test gnd). This
frequency is 50 times the center frequency of the filter and the
amplitude is +5Vpp.
Eg. If wanted frequency is 132 Hz, the test out frequency should be
50 x 132 Hz = 6600 Hz. Now you can verify the frequency of the
filter.
Diode failure can be simulated with signal generator. Generator

must be able to feed both AC and DC voltage (signal generator with
amplitude and offset adjustments).
Test signal is connected to terminal 5 (test in) and 12 (test gnd)

(1V ≅ 3A).
By measuring both RMS and DC value of the function generator the

relationship RMS/DC can be calculated. With appropriate frequency
detection levels can be tested. Notice delays at the detection.
USER'S MANUAL 5
SPECIFICATIONS
Auxiliary power DC 20 ... 300 VDC

AC 50 ... 250 VAC 50/60 Hz
Power consumption < 5W
Inputs
Excitation current 20A max. rated, 40A for 1 minute
Outputs
Relay outputs Shorted diode SPDT 250V/10A

Open diode SPDT 250V/10A
Led outputs Power OK

Shorted diode
Open diode
Functions
Startup time <2s
Diode open Relay energized

Detection level Adjustable, 0% ... 15%
Delay 5s
Diode shorted Relay energized

Detection level Adjustable, 10% ... 30%
Delay 1s
Resetting Power off for minimum 5 s at 24 VDC

Power off for minimum 45 s at 220 VAC
Generator selection 3 pcs 16 position switches (to be set according to separate table)
Ambient Storage -20°C ... + 75°C

Operation 0°C ... + 50°C
(Higher temperatures optional)
5% ... 90% relative humidity, non condensing
Mechanical Nonflammable plastic enclosure,

height 110 mm, base 100 x 70 mm
Mounting to DIN rail or bottom plate.

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USER'S MANUAL 1(5)

DM-10 DIODE MONITOR

The diode monitor is used with brushless synchronous generators

When one of the diodes in the rotating rectifier fails an AC current is

To detect a diode failure; only the frequency induced by the failure

The amplitude of the AC current is related to the DC current. AC

Detection is possible only, when the excitation current (DC

Diode failure is detected by measuring the current from the exciter

After filtering, AC-component is rectified and filtered again to get the

When the comparator detects an open diode there is a delay of 5

Diode shorted detection acts same manner except delay is only

At 24 VDC supply, power off for minimum of 5 seconds resets

Diode monitor is usually installed nearby the excitation regulator, but

Diode monitor can be mounted direct to DIN 35 rail. Also screw

Auxiliary power is connected to terminals 1 and 3. Input is polarity

Power consumption is about 5W.

By connecting diode monitor to the static voltage line of the

Diode open; NC=14, COM=15 and NO=16

Relay contacts are specified for 250V and 10A.

Detection levels can be adjusted with open and short trimmers.

Levels are set once at the commissioning.

The center frequency of the filter can be selected with three

The center frequency can also be measured with a frequency

Diode failure can be simulated with signal generator. Generator

Test signal is connected to terminal 5 (test in) and 12 (test gnd)

By measuring both RMS and DC value of the function generator the

Auxiliary power DC 20 ... 300 VDC

Power consumption < 5W

Excitation current 20A max. rated, 40A for 1 minute

Relay outputs Shorted diode SPDT 250V/10A

Led outputs Power OK

Startup time <2s

Diode open Relay energized

Diode shorted Relay energized

Resetting Power off for minimum 5 s at 24 VDC

Ambient Storage -20°C ... + 75°C

5% ... 90% relative humidity, non condensing

Mechanical Nonflammable plastic enclosure,

Mounting to DIN rail or bottom plate.

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