M2100 Emergency Controller

The ultimate solution to emergency generator controls

1 NORMAL SUPPLY 1
2 NORMAL SUP. ON 2
3 G EMERGENCY 3
4 EMERGENCY ON 4
5 START FAIL VOLT FAIL 5
6 OVERSPEED R.P.M. FAIL 6
7 LOW OIL PRESSURE 7
8 HIGH ENGINE TEMP. 8
9 9
10 NOT READY 10

POWER
ON
START TEST
STOP RESET CONTROLLER

• Fulfils the requirements of NFPA 110 Function When the normal supply returns, and is
1985 The SELCO M2100 Emergency Con- maintained in the entire “return-to-normal”
• Compact unit for switchboard front troller has been designed to take care of period (1-2-4-10 min.) the emergency
panel mounting with standard the complete control of an emergency supply is discon­nected and 0.5 sec. later
­instrument dimensions of 144 x 144 generator. It controls start and stop of the normal supply is connected.
and a depth of only 35 mm the engine, monitors the engine and the
• Withstands severe 4 g vibration test transfer during start and operation, and The engine runs unloaded in the cool-
5-100 Hz simultaneously indicates - on the front - off period (0-3-10-30 min.) before shut
• Two powerful LEDs for each of the all necessary information about the down.
10 indicating channels which have conditions of the emergency generator.
been provided with sign windows for In case of loss of normal supply the unit Besides above main functions the
easy insertion of identification labels will be activated via an external voltage ­controller contains many other features.
• Internal tacho relay and programm­ relay.
able check of external circuit If activated during the entire start delay
• Quick installation by means of clamp period (2-4-10-15 sec.) the start will be
fittings and plug-in terminal blocks ­ initiated. It is possible to select up
for easy service to 4 start attempts, with both
• Micro-computer based circuit, crank and rest periods
especially designed for high noise adjustable (5-7-10-15 sec.). 138
immunity and high supply voltage 13m8m
mm
variations When the engine has
• 16 contacts for programming started, a signal from
functions and delays an internal or
• Possibility of transfer back via external tacho relay 144mm
144mm
­synchronizer, without interruption of (crank disconnect)
supply 138mm
detects in excess of 33% 138mm
• Contains automatic test and of the nominal frequency,
­intermittent prelubrication and the cranking will be
• Indicates directly, if all conditions for disconnected. When the
automation emergency supply are generator voltage has
present reached 90%, the unit 144
• Auxiliary options: Battery back-up activates, and after engine 14m4m
mm
M0100. Tacho-voltage detector M0500. warm-up period (0.5-2-4-10 sec.)
Watertight cover M0800. has expired the normal supply is
disconnected and 0.5 sec. later the
Quick and easy replacement of text label
emergency supply is connected.
Inputs
• Terminal 1: VOLTAGE RELAY • Terminal 7: 1. By synchronizing back from
NO contact to minus. The voltage GENERATOR VOLTAGE RELAY emergency supply to normal
relay that monitors the normal supply NO contact to minus. This input is to supply without disconnection an
is connected here. Will initiate the be activated when the generator has exter-nal synchronizer is activated
emergency sequence. If the contact reached normal voltage and/or by output 24.
­disconnects again within the start ­frequency, indicating that the gene- This synchronizer connects the
delay period, the emergency sequence rator can be loaded. If the signal fails to normal supply, and 0.2 sec. later the
is interrupted. appear within 15 sec. after receipt of emergency supply is tripped
crank disconnect there will be given ­automatically via input 5 and
• Terminal 2: EMERGENCY TEST alarm and a steady light on LED 5 is ­output 26.
NO contact to minus. A continuous indicating generator voltage failure. In this situation circuit breakers
signal will carry through the test of with mechanical or electrical
the emergency sequence, except for • Terminal 8: TACHO INPUT interlock cannot be used.
the transfer of the load. Is terminal 1 Connected to terminal 3 on M0500. 2. In the standard sequence the
activated during the test, the normal Here the generator frequency is normal supply is not disconnected
emergency sequence is carried out. Is ­measured via the attached tacho until the emergency supply is ready
terminal 2 connected to 22 then an ­voltage detector M0500 if contact S15 is to be loaded, but there is a possi­bi­
automatic test is carried out once a activated. 33% of the nominal frequency lity of tripping the normal supply
week. (system frequency 50 or 60 Hz chosen immediately when the engine starts
on terminal 9) is crank disconnect. to crank. This is called
• Terminal 3: MODE Above 90% will allow loading of the “NORMALLY SUPPLY
An external 3-position switch is generator and 114% is overspeed. In INSTANTLY OFF”.
connected here. the first 8 sec. after start, the overspeed Programming :
MANUEL (MAN.). Is obtained by limit is increased to 120%. Leave this 12 to plus gives synchronize back
connecting terminal 3 to plus, and in input open if M0500 is not used. 12 to minus gives normal supply
that position start and stop can only instantly OFF
be performed via the push button on • Terminal 9: CRANK DISCONNECT/ 12 to minus through a 3.3 kΩ
the front. SYSTEM FREQUENCY. resistor, gives both normal supply
AUTOMATIC (AUT.). Is obtained with NO contact to minus. With program­ instantly OFF and synchronize back
terminal 3 open and in that position the ming contact S15 ON, an external 12 open excludes both functions
normal emergency supply sequence is contact-signal is connected here, for
performed via input 1. instance a tacho relay indicating that • Terminal 13: LOW OIL PRESSURE
OFF. Is obtained by connecting terminal the engine is running. If the program­ NO contact to minus. The input is
3 to minus, and in this position the ming contact S15 is OFF, the internal enabled 8 sec. after crank disconnect.
engine is stopped and blocked for start. tacho function (M0500) is active, and Here a lubrication oil pressostat is
WARNING: Is OFF considered as the system frequency is programmed connected. Gives shut-down and
safety switch-off, then output 18 on this terminal as follows : flashing on LED 7 labelled “LOW OIL
(CRANK) must also be disconnected. 9 to minus = 60 Hz, 9 open = 50 Hz. PRESSURE”.
Contains possibility of circuit check or
• Terminal 4: NOT READY • Terminal 10: OVERSPEED alarm by connecting input 16 to
NO contact to minus. To this terminal NO contact to minus. Here an minus and mounting 3.3 kΩ across the
one or more external signals can be external tacho relay set for the engine contact. If this connection is broken or
connected with functions that are overspeed is connected. Will give opened an alarm will be indicated by
necessary for the emergency generator shut-down and flashing of LED 6 slow flashing LEDs.
to operate ; e.g. an alarm annunciator labelled “OVERSPEED”. This input Circuit check failure or alarm is
with pre-alarms, a minimum fuel tank terminal is also active together with ­enabled 8 sec. after crank disconnect
level monitor or a battery charge the internal tacho detector (M0500). and gives steady light on LED 7.
monitor. When activated LED 10 To ensure start by emergency gene­ra­
“NOT READY” will indicate and • Terminal 11: REMOTE ACCEPT/ tors and to avoid that the starter can
output 23 will be activated. RESET/LAMP TEST. NO contact to be engaged when the motor is
plus. Used in connection with failures running alternative crank disconnec­
• Terminal 5. NORMAL SUPPLY on the engine. First activation discon­ ting signal is available via this input.
­CIRCUIT BREAKER. NB! NC contact nects the siren. Second activation stops
to minus. Connected to a normally the flashing and releases the blocking. After each start attempt - before a new
closed auxiliary contact on the normal Every time there is an activation, all start attempt - the oil pressure is
supply circuit breaker. Will be LEDs will light as lamp test. Same checked. Is there an oil pressure the
­indicated on LED 2 on the front. function as RESET/LAMP TEST push motor must be running or the oil
button on the front. pressure created from cranking is
• Terminal 6. EMERGENCY SUPPLY remaining and new cranking is
­CIRCUIT BREAKER. NO contact to • Terminal 12. SYNCHRONIZE BACK/ avoided.
minus. Connected to a normally open NORMAL SUPPLY INSTANTLY OFF. If oil pressure is detected low within
auxiliary contact on the emergency Programming terminal with two 30 sec. cranking continues but is the
circuit breaker. functions. oil pressure still high after 30 sec. the
 engine must be running and an alarm • Terminal 15: SPARE where supply is necessary in spite of
and a R.P.M. failure indication are The input is enabled 8 sec. after crank a failure. Override is in-dicated by
given to show that the tacho input is disconnect. This input is intended for LED 10 “NOT READY” flashing.
out of order and that the over-speed any extra motor protection function.
protection may be out of function. Gives shut-down and flashing on LED 9. 2. Circuit check demands a resistor
Contains possibility of circuit check or 3.3 kW installed directly across the
• Terminal 14: alarm by connecting input 16 to minus monitoring contacts connected to
HIGH WATER TEMPERATURE. and mounting 3.3 kΩ across the contact. terminals 13, 14 and 15. A small
NO contact to minus. The input is If this connection is broken or opened current will now run in the circuit,
enabled 8 sec. after crank disconnect. an alarm will be indicated by slow and is circuit check active and is
Here a cooling water thermostat is flashing LEDs. this small current discon-nected, it
connected. Gives shut-down and Circuit failure or alarm needs no will be indicated on the appropriate
flashing on LED 8 labelled “HIGH enabling and gives steady light on channel together with an alarm
WATER TEMPERATURE”. LED 9. signal. This cir-cuit can also be used
Contains possibility of circuit check or for pre-alarms, with the same name
alarm by connecting input 16 to minus • Terminal 16: OVERRIDE / CIRCUIT as the labels on the front, by instal-
and mounting 3.3 kΩ across the contact. CHECK ling a normally closed alarm
If this connection is broken or opened Programming terminal with two contact in series with the resistor.
an alarm will be indicated by slow functions. Programming :
flashing LEDs. Circuit failure or alarm 1. Override means that motor 16 to plus gives override
is enabled 8 sec. after crank disconnect ­protection (shutdown) connected to 16 to minus gives circuit check
and gives steady light on LED 8. terminal 13, 14, and 15 is out of 16 to minus via 3.3 kW gives both
function. To be used in situations override and circuit check
where stop cannot be accepted or 16 open excludes both functions

Outputs
• Terminal 17: PREGLOW supply. Is intended for signalling start • Terminal 26:
Is activated when 1 is activated and to an extra emergency set. EMERGENCY SUPPLY ON
remains activated in the start delay Here a relay is connected activating
and cranking period. Intended for • Terminal 22: the emergency supply circuit breaker.
preglow or pre-lubrication. EXERCISER 2 MIN. / WEEK. Delayed 0.5 sec. after the normal
Becomes active 2 min. per week and ­supply circuit breaker trip, when
• Terminal 18: CRANK starts one week after the supply has transferring to emergency supply.
Is activated in the cranking sequence. been connected to M2100. By
Here a relay is connected, which connecting this terminal to terminal 2, • Terminal 27: NORMAL SUPPLY OFF
activates the engine starter. an automatic test is carried out once a Here a relay is connected. When
week. See also under terminal 2. activated will trip the normal supply
• Terminal 19: FUEL VALVE / STOP circuit breaker. Delayed 0.5 sec. after
SOLENOID Here a relay is connected • Terminal 23: NOT READY the emergency supply circuit breaker,
which - with the contact S16 closed - Will be activated by connecting when transferring back to normal
will control the diesel engine’s fuel terminal 4 to minus, and if LED 5 to 9 ­supply. If the transfer delay is not
valve, meaning that it is active, as is flashing or if mode switch is in wanted this signal can be used for
long as the engine starts and runs, and MAN. or OFF position. Same function controlling both circuit breakers at the
will be deactivated at stop of the as LED 10. Can be used for remote same time.
engine (energize-to-run). With S16 indication.
disconnected a signal is obtained • Terminal 28: + SUPPLY
which - by stop - will activate a stop • Terminal 24: Positive supply of 12 or 24V DC. 12V
solenoid with a duration of 20 sec. SYNCHRONIZER ENABLE type can be ordered especially.
(energize-to-stop). Can be used to enable an extra
­synchronizer which performs the • Terminal 29: - SUPPLY
• Terminal 20: RUNNING transfer-back without disconnection Negative supply of 12 or 24V DC. 12V
Becomes active after receiving crank by synchronizing the emergency type can be ordered especially.
disconnect and deactivates at motor- generator to the normal supply. Is
stop. Can be used to enable an only active when programmed on 12. • Terminal 30, 31 and 32:
external alarm panel M1000 for pre- ALARM CONTACT
alarms. • Terminal 25: Separate contact for siren. Relay
AUXILIARY LUBE PUMP nor­m­ally activated. Without supply
• Terminal 21: EMERGENCY SUPPLY Becomes active for 2 min. for every 30 voltage ON or by failures there will be
FAIL. Becomes active at following fails min., when the engine is stopped. Is connection between 30 and 31. Under
: Start fail, shut-down due to fail. In used for con-tinuous lubrication. normal conditions with supply
general, all fails causing the Immediately after stop, the first ­voltage ON there will be connection
emergency set not to be able to ­lubri­­­­­­­ca­tion period is 20 min. between 31 and 32.
Front Plate
• LED 1: NORMAL SUPPLY without a stop signal received, thus terminal 15. If circuit check or alarm is
Indicates when input contact 1 is indicating voltage fail. activated, failure gives steady light.
disconnected. Shows that normal
supply is present. • LED 6: OVERSPEED (R.P.M. FAIL) • LED 10: NOT READY
Flashes by activating 10 and if via Indicates if the emergency set is ready
• LED 2: NORMAL SUPPLY ON M0500 the frequency exceeds 115%. to run automatically. Indicates with
Indicates when input 5 is OFF and Goes on steady light if 9 is disconnec­ steady light if terminal 4 is connected
shows that the normal supply circuit ted or if M0500 frequency passes below to minus or if LED 5 to 9 is flashing or
breaker is ON. 33% without a stop signal received, the switch connected to 3 is in MAN.
thus indicating R.P.M. ­failure. R.P.M. or OFF position. Same function as
• LED 3: EMERGENCY GEN. failure means either unwanted engine terminal 23.
Is indicating with steady light when stop or failure in the speed detection
crank disconnect is present and shows which indicates that the overspeed • SINGLE GREEN LED POWER
that the diesel engine is running. protection is perhaps not active. Will indicate when 24V or 12V supply
Flashes fast by cranking. Flashes is connected.
slowly at rest periods and at start delay. • LED 7: LOW OIL PRESSURE
Flashes by activation of input terminal • PUSH BUTTON START / STOP
• LED 4: EMERGENCY C / B ON 13. If circuit check or alarm is Every second time it is pushed start
Indicates when input 6 is activated ­activated, failure gives steady light. respectively stop of the diesel engine
and shows that the emergency supply is obtained. Only active
circuit breaker is ON. • LED 8: in MAN. mode.
HIGH WATER TEMPERATURE
• LED 5: START FAIL (VOLTAGE Flashes by activating input terminal • PUSH BUTTON ACCEPT / RESET /
FAIL) 14. If circuit check or alarm is activat- LAMP TEST
Flashes when all start attempts have ed, failure gives steady light. First push by failure disconnects the
been accomplished without crank siren. Second push disconnects
disconnect signal is received. Goes on • LED 9: SPARE ­flashing and blocking, and allows the
steady light (voltage fail) if 7 does not Can be used for an extra protection engine to start again. Works as lamp
arrive within 15 sec. or if 7 disappears signal. Flashes by activating input test when it is pushed. Like input
terminal 11.

Programming Switches / Rear side

• Contact S1 + S2: START ATTEMPT SEC. 2 4 10 15 MIN. 0 3 10 30
Here 1 - 4 start attempts can be selected S7 ON OFF ON OFF S13 ON OFF ON OFF
ATTEMPTS 1 2 3 4 S8 ON ON OFF OFF S14 ON ON OFF OFF
S1 ON OFF ON OFF
S2 ON ON OFF OFF • Contact S9 + S10: • Contact S15: TACHO DETECTING
ENGINE WARM UP Here input contacts on 7, 9 and 10 or
• Contact S3 + S4: CRANK TIME Here the time is programmed, from external M0500 tacho detector can be
Here the crank duration can be terminal 7 (gen. freq. and volt. OK) is selected.
­programmed. If only one start activated until transfer and load of the S15 ON = TACHO INPUT 8 OFF
attempt is selected the crank duration emergency set. (contact inputs)
is extended to 3 times the selected SEC. 0.5 2 4 10 S15 OFF = TACHO INPUT 8 ON
crank time. S9 ON OFF ON OFF AND M0500 CONNECTED
SEC. 5 7 10 15 S10 ON ON OFF OFF
S3 ON OFF ON OFF • Contact S16:
FUEL VALVE / STOP SOLENOID
S4 ON ON OFF OFF • Contact S11 + S12:
The unit is here adapted to the engi­ne’s
RETURN TO NORMAL TIME
stop system. Is the engine supplied
• Contact S5 + S6: REST TIME Here the time is programmed, from
with a fuel valve, which is activated at
Here the time between start attempts input terminal 1 is deactivated
stop, or is the engine supplied with a
is programmed. (normal supply OK) till transfer back
stop solenoid, which is activated for
SEC. 5 7 10 15 to normal supply.
20 sec. at stop ?
S5 ON OFF ON OFF MIN. 1 2 4 10
S16 ON = FUEL VALVE
S6 ON ON OFF OFF S11 ON OFF ON OFF (energize-to-run)
S12 ON ON OFF OFF S16 OFF = STOP SOLENOID
• Contact S7 + S8: START DELAY (energize-to-stop)
Here the time is programmed, from • Contact S13 + S14: COOL DOWN TIME
terminal 1 is activated until cranking is Here the time is programmed where
started. This is repeated ahead of all the diesel engine runs unloaded
start attempts. before it is stopped.
General Information
Circuit check or cable monitoring is when the motor is running, the the part of the engine protection
obtained by installing a 3.3 kW resistor ­following safety functions are included: signalling via the terminals 13, 14 and
over the NC contact on the engine and 1) Is the crank disconnect signal or the 15 is disconnected at override. It is only
preparing the unit by connecting 16 to high lube oil pressure present cranking to be used in emergency situations
minus to detect the current with cannot be activated. where stop cannot be accepted or where
resistor. If this current disappears the 2) If the crank disconnect signal supply is necessary in spite of a failure.
cable is broken and an alarm is ­disappears during run and no stop Override is indicated by LED 10 “NOT
indicated on the appropriate channel. signal is received, either because the READY” flashing.
The same function is used for alarms engine has been stopped directly or the
where a NC alarm contact in series with tacho detection is defective, the
the resistor can generate an alarm. cranking is blocked and alarm signal

The outputs have built-in flywheel

and steady light on overspeed is given
(indicates that overspeed protection is
Primary control circuit
diodes and are further protected against prospectively not present). Now the
short-circuit with a limitation of 1 Amp. start cannot be repeated until 20 sec. G
If the current is exceeded, the appropriate have expired after receiving a stop +24V

output is disconnected until the output signal. This is to ensure that the engine N E
28

is reactivated - continuous current max. is stopped completely before cranking.

5

150mA per output. Incandescent lamps 3) It is tested - after each start attempt, 6 E
N

can activate the protection current, as before a new start attempt - if oil M2100
the staring circuit can be 10 times the pressure is present. If so, the engine 26

normal current, but a small bias circuit can be running and further cranking 27

can normally solve the problem (resistor will be avoided, unless the oil pres-
29
-24V

from output to minus). sure goes low within 30 sec.

To ensure that cranking is not signalled WARNING: It must be emphasized that Fig. 2. Primary Control Circuit.

Input terminals Output- and supply terminals

L1
N.S.
M2100
L2

M2100
VOLT.
L3 RELAY
+ SUPPLY 24V (12V)
1 VOLTAGE RELAY 17
TEST PREGLOW
MAN.
TEST
AUTO. 2 EMERGENCY TEST
18
OFF TO 22 EXE. FOR AUT. TEST CRANK
MAN. +
AUTO. 3 MODE
+ 19
OFF
FUEL VALVE/STOP SOL.
4 EXT. NOT READY
20
RUNNING
5 NORMALLY SUPPLY C.B.
21
VG EMY. SUPPLY C.B.
6 EMY. SUPPLY FAIL
VG
VOLT. 90%
5 6-7 22
+
2 TACHO-
9
7 GEN. VOLTAGE/FREQ. EXERCISER (2min/week)
RELAY VOLT.
10 DETEC.
S15 ON M0500 8 TACHO INPUT 23
3
90% NOT READY
60 Hz
9 CRANK DISCONNECT 24
TACHO 33% SYSTEM FREQUENCY
REALY S15 OFF 50 Hz SYNCHRONIZER ENABLE
10 OVERSPEED
115% 25
TACHO CIRCUITS AUX.LUBE PUMP (2min/30min)
+
11 REMOTE RESET/LAMP TEST 26
SYNC. BACK + EMERGENCY SUPPLY ON
OFF SYNCHRONIZE BACK/
SY. BA. +NSIO 12
NORM. SUPPLY INSTANTLY OFF
N.S. INST. OFF
27
NORMAL SUPPLY OFF
PREWARNING OR CIRCUIT-
CHECK 28
13 LOW OIL PRESSURE +
SUPPLY 24V (12V)
29
14 HIGH WATER TEMP. -
30
15 SPARE

OVERRIDE +
31 ALARM CONTACT
OFF OVERRIDE/
NORMALLY ENERGIZED
OVERR. + C.CHECK
16 CIRCUIT CHECK SHOWN DEENERGIZED
CIRCUIT CHECK
32
ENGINE PROTECTION
ALL RESISTORS = 3K3 OHM

Fig. 3. Input Terminals. Fig. 4. Output and Supply Terminals.

 Specifications
M2100 Emergency Controller
Type Approvals and Certificates Voltage Supply M2100-10B: 12V DC -70% / +30%
The SELCO M2100 has been designed M2100-20B: 24V DC -70% / +30%
and tested for use in harsh environ­ Consumption on terminals 28-29 0.25A
ments. The input and output terminals
Output contact Siren 220V AC / 2A
include circuitry especially designed to 30V DC / 2A / 30W
protect the unit from electric noise and
Outputs Max. 0.15A per output continuous
high level voltage spikes. The unit is Max. 0.5A peak
based on standard components provi­ding
Noise immunity IEC 255-4/Class 2 SS 4361503 PL 3
long term durability. The M2100 unit
carries the CE label and has been Tolerance, delays ± 2%
­approved by the major marine classifica­ Tolerance, frequency measuring ± 2%
tion societies. LED flash frequency Slow Flashing Light: 1.25Hz ±10%
Quick Flashing Light: 5Hz ±10%
Operating temperature -10O to +70OC
Dimensions 144 x 144 x 35 mm (HxWxD)
Weight 0.5kg
The specifications are subject to change without notice.

American Bureau of Shipping Programming table

Bureau Veritas
Croatian Register of Shipping
Start attempts Return to normal
Det Norske Veritas 1- 2- 3- 4 attempts 1- 2- 4- 10 min.
Germanisher Lloyd S1 on off on off S11 on off on off
Lloyds Register of Shipping S2 on on off off S12 on on off off
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK)
Registro Italiano Navale
Crank time Cool down
Romanian Register of Shipping 5- 7- 10- 15 sec. 0- 3- 10- 30 min.
Russian Maritime Register of Shipping S3 on off on off S13 on off on off
S4 on on off off S14 on on off off
1 attempt = 3 x crank time Int. tacho detection
SELCO Worldwide
Rest time S15 on = tacho input off
5- 7- 10- 15 sec. S15 off = tacho input on
S5 on off on off Fuel valve/stop solenoid
S6 on on off off S16 on = fuel valve
Start delay S16 off = stop solenoid
2- 4- 10- 15 sec. Push-buttons
S7 on off on off Start - stop accept-reset-lamp test
S8 on on off off
Engine warm up Example of programming of delay:
0.5- 2- 4- 10 sec. S7 off and S8 on will provide start delay
S9 on off on off of 4 sec.
S10 on on off off

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