DEEP SEA ELECTRONICS

DSEA109 Configuration Suite

PC Software Manual

Document Number: 057-294

Author: Matt Simpson

057-294 ISSUE: 2
 DSEA109 Configuration Suite PC Software Manual

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DSEA109 Configuration Suite PC Software Manual

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Amendments List

Issue Comments
1 Initial release
2 Updated for new Idle Frequency Detection and De-Excite CAN message.

Typeface: The typeface used in this document is Arial. Care must be taken not to mistake the upper case letter I with the numeral 1. The numeral
1 has a top serif to avoid this confusion.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 4
1.1 CLARIFICATION OF NOTIFICATION ............................................................................. 5
1.2 GLOSSARY OF TERMS ................................................................................................. 5
1.3 BIBLIOGRAPHY ............................................................................................................. 6
1.3.1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................. 6
1.3.2 MANUALS ................................................................................................................ 6
1.3.3 TRAINING GUIDES .................................................................................................. 6
1.3.4 OTHER..................................................................................................................... 6
1.4 INSTALLATION AND USING THE DSE CONFIGURATION SUITE SOFTWARE ........... 6
2 EDITING THE CONFIGURATION ................................................................... 7
2.1 SCREEN LAYOUT .......................................................................................................... 7
2.2 MODULE OPTIONS ........................................................................................................ 8
2.3 VOLTAGE ....................................................................................................................... 8
2.3.1 SET POINT .............................................................................................................. 9
2.3.2 DROOP .................................................................................................................. 10
2.3.3 EXTERNAL BIAS.................................................................................................... 11
2.4 FREQUENCY ................................................................................................................ 13
2.5 STABILITY.................................................................................................................... 16
2.5.1 STABILITY CONFIGURATION 1 & 2 ...................................................................... 16
2.6 PROTECTIONS............................................................................................................. 19
2.7 COMMUNICATIONS ..................................................................................................... 20
2.7.1 COMMUNICATIONS OPTIONS .............................................................................. 20
2.7.2 GENCOMM PAGE 166 ........................................................................................... 22
2.8 ALTERNATIVE CONFIGURATIONS ............................................................................. 23
2.8.1 ALTERNATIVE CONFIGURATION OPTIONS ........................................................ 23
2.8.2 ALTERNATIVE CONFIGURATION 1 TO 5 ............................................................. 23
2.8.2.1 CONFIGURATION OPTIONS .......................................................................... 24
2.8.2.2 VOLTAGE ....................................................................................................... 24
2.8.2.3 FREQUENCY .................................................................................................. 24
3 SCADA .......................................................................................................... 25
3.1 MODULE IDENTITY ...................................................................................................... 26
3.2 FREQUENCY, VOLTAGES AND CURRENT ................................................................ 27
3.3 DIAGNOSTICS.............................................................................................................. 28
3.4 STATUS........................................................................................................................ 29
3.5 COMMISSIONING SCREENS ....................................................................................... 30
3.5.1 STATUS ................................................................................................................. 30
3.5.2 FIXED DUTY CYCLE.............................................................................................. 31
3.5.3 VOLTAGE SET POINT STEP ................................................................................. 31

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1 INTRODUCTION

WARNING!: LIVE PARTS exist within the AVR. To avoid damage to persons and/or
property, only qualified personnel having full understanding of the application must install and
configure the product.

This document details the use of the DSE Configuration Suite PC Software with the DSEA109 AVR,
which is part of the DSEGenset® range of products.

The manual forms part of the product and should be kept for the entire life of the product. If the
product is passed or supplied to another party, ensure that this document is passed to them for
reference purposes.

This is not a controlled document. DSE do not automatically inform on updates. Any future updates of
this document are included on the DSE website at www.deepseaelectronics.com

The DSE Configuration Suite PC Software allows the DSEA109 AVR to be connected to a PC via the
DSE815 Configuration Interface. Once connected, the software allows easy, controlled access to
various operating parameters within the AVR which can then be viewed and edited as required.

The DSE Configuration Suite PC Software must only be used by competent, qualified personnel, as
changes to the operation of the module may have safety implications for the generating set to which it
is fitted.

The information contained in this manual must be read in conjunction with the information contained
in the appropriate module documentation. This manual only details which settings are available and
how they may be used. Separate manuals deal with the operation of the individual module and its
ancillaries, refer to section entitled Bibliography elsewhere in this document for further information.

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1.1 CLARIFICATION OF NOTIFICATION

Clarification of notation used within this publication.

Highlights an essential element of a procedure to ensure correctness.

NOTE:

Indicates a procedure or practice, which, if not strictly observed, could result in

CAUTION! damage or destruction of equipment.

Indicates a procedure or practice, which could result in injury to personnel or

WARNING! loss of life if not followed correctly.

1.2 GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Term Description
DSEA000
All AVRs in the DSEAxxx range.
DSEAxxx
DSEA109 DSEA109 AVR
AVR Automatic Voltage Regulator
An electronic device designed to automatically maintain a constant voltage
output level of a generator.
CAN Controller Area Network
Vehicle standard to allow digital devices to communicate to one another.
CT Current Transformer
An electrical device that takes a large AC current and scales it down by a fixed
ratio to a smaller current.
BMS Building Management System
A digital/computer based control system for a building’s infrastructure.
DM1 Diagnostic Message 1
A DTC that is currently active on the engine ECU.
DTC Diagnostic Trouble Code
The name for the entire fault code sent by an engine ECU.
FMI Failure Mode Indicator
A part of DTC that indicates the type of failure, e.g. high, low, open circuit etc.
HMI Human Machine Interface
A device that provides a control and visualisation interface between a human
and a process or machine.
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
LED Light Emitting Diode
OC Occurrence Count
A part of DTC that indicates the number of times that failure has occurred.
PGN Parameter Group Number
A CANbus address for a set of parameters that relate to the same topic and
share the same transmission rate.
PMG Permanent Magnet Generator
A Generator that controls the alternator excitation voltage via a Permanent
Magnet type alternator (typically attached the shaft of the main alternator).
SPN Suspect Parameter Number
A part of DTC that indicates what the failure is, e.g. oil pressure, coolant
temperature, turbo pressure etc.

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1.3 BIBLIOGRAPHY
This document refers to, and is referred by the following DSE publications which are obtained from
the DSE website: www.deepseaelectronics.com or by contacting DSE technical support:
support@deepseaelectronics.com.

1.3.1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Installation instructions are supplied with the product in the box and are intended as a ‘quick start’
guide only.

DSE Part Description

053-245 DSEA109 Installation Instructions Sheet

1.3.2 MANUALS

Product manuals are obtained from the DSE website: www.deepseaelectronics.com or by contacting
DSE technical support: support@deepseaelectronics.com.

DSE Part Description

057-151 DSE Configuration Suite PC Software Installation & Operation Manual
057-295 DSEA109 Operator Manual

1.3.3 TRAINING GUIDES

Training guides are provided as ‘hand-out’ sheets on specific subjects during training sessions and
contain specific information regarding to that subject.

DSE Part Description

056-001 Four Steps To Synchronising
056-005 Using CTs With DSE Products
056-026 kVA, kW, kvar and Power Factor
056-069 Firmware Update

1.3.4 OTHER

The following third party documents are also referred to:

Reference Description
IEEE Std C37.2-1996 IEEE Standard Electrical Power System Device
ISBN 1-55937-879-4 Function Numbers and Contact Designations. Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers Inc
ISBN 0-7506-1147-2 Diesel generator handbook. L.L.J. Mahon
ISBN 0-9625949-3-8 On-Site Power Generation. EGSA Education Committee.

1.4 INSTALLATION AND USING THE DSE CONFIGURATION SUITE

SOFTWARE
For information in regards to instating and using the DSE Configuration Suite Software please refer to
DSE publication: 057-151 DSE Configuration Suite PC Software Installation & Operation Manual
which is found on our website: www.deepseaelectronics.com

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2 EDITING THE CONFIGURATION

This menu allows module configuration, to change protection levels, system timers and parameter
settings to suit a particular application.

2.1 SCREEN LAYOUT

Move to the
The type of Previous or Next
configuration configuration page
file being edited

The coloured Close this

shading shows configuration file
the currently
selected page.

Click + or – to
show or hide the
sub settings within
each section.

Step forward or Click to return

backward through to this page
previously viewed pages at any time

Click to select
the subsection
to view / edit

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2.2 MODULE OPTIONS

Free entry boxes to allow the user

to give the configuration file a
description. Typically this is used
to enter the job number, customer
name, engineers name etc.

Determines the direction of

text input where supported in
the DSE Configuration Suite
software (i.e. Description text)

2.3 VOLTAGE

NOTE: It is possible to configure different voltage ranges in the Alternative Configurations

section and use the DIP switches on the AVR to activate the relevant Alternative Configuration.
For further details, refer to Alternative Configurations section elsewhere in this document and
to DSE Publication: 057-295 DSEA109 Operators Manual.

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2.3.1 SET POINT

Parameter Description
Voltage Range Select the alternator’s Voltage Range between the L1, L2 (N) L3
terminals.
High: 180 V to 600 V range
Low: for 90 V to 300 V range.
The Set Point settings change when the Voltage Range is changed.
AC Sensing Select the AC sensing topology for the L1, L2 (N) & L3 terminals.
Single Phase
Three Phase
Preset Enable  = The Voltage Set Point potentiometer is disabled and the voltage
output of the alternator is determined by the Set Point parameter in the
configuration.
 = The Voltage Set Point potentiometer is enabled and the voltage
output of the alternator is determined by the Voltage Set Point
potentiometer on the AVR.
Anticlockwise Limit Of Set the minimum voltage adjustment allowed by the Voltage Set Point
Preset potentiometer
Clockwise Limit Of Preset Set the maximum voltage adjustment allowed by the Voltage Set Point
potentiometer
Set Point When the Preset Enable option is disabled, this determines the voltage
output of the alternator.

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2.3.2 DROOP

NOTE: For further details and examples on how to set the droop function, refer to DSE
Publication: 057-295 DSEA109 Operators Manual.

Refer to DSE Publication:

057-295 DSEA109 Operators
Manual for the relevant
topology’s wiring diagram.

Parameter Description
Preset Enable  = The Droop potentiometer is disabled. The droop percentage is
determined by the Droop parameter in the configuration.
 = The Droop potentiometer is enabled. The droop is determined by
the Droop potentiometer on the AVR.
Clockwise Limit Of Preset Set the maximum droop adjustment allowed by the Droop
potentiometer
Droop (% of Set Point) Set the droop amount as a percentage of the Voltage Set Point
Droop CT AC System
NOTE: When User Configured is selected the Offset Angle
must be configured. This enables the user to fit the droop CT to
any phase regardless of the topology of the system. For further
details on how to derive the correct offset angle please refer to
the DSE Publication:
057-295 DSEA109 Operators Manual.
Select the correct AC wiring system of the voltage sensing, this
provides the correct droop CT offset angle automatically.
The options are:
User Configured
3 Phase, 3 Wire
3 Phase, 4 Wire
3 Phase, 4 Wire Delta L1-N-L2
Single Phase, 2 Wire
Single Phase, 3 Wire L1 – L2
Offset Angle Set the phase angle between the voltage sensing and droop CT
reading
Full Load Current Set the full load current of the Droop CT secondary

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2.3.3 EXTERNAL BIAS

Potentiometer

Parameter Description
Enable  = The Remote Potentiometer input is disabled
 = The Remote Potentiometer input is enabled, allowing the voltage
biasing via a 5 kΩ potentiometer
Range (% of Set Point) Set the range of voltage bias via the Remote Potentiometer as a
percentage of the Voltage Set Point

Example:
When this is set to 5.0%, the maximum voltage adjustment via the
potentiometer for a nominal voltage 230 V, has a range between 218.5
V and 241.5 V

DC Voltage Input

Parameter Description
Enable  = The DC Voltage input is disabled
 = The DC Voltage input is enabled, allowing the voltage biasing
via a -10 V to 10 V DC Voltage signal
Range (% of Set Point / V) Set the range of voltage bias via the DC Voltage Input as a
percentage of the Set Point per Voltage.

Example:
When the Range is set to 5.0% and the Offset is set to 0.0 V, the
AVR’s adjustment range is ±50% (5% x ±10) of the Set Point. For a
nominal voltage of 230 V, has a range between 115 V and 345 V
Offset This is the DC Voltage to instruct running at the Set Point. It provides
an offset to the voltage biasing input. Useful when the output voltage
range of the external synchroniser/load matcher is smaller than the
full voltage biasing range of the AVR.

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CAN Voltage Adjust

Parameter Description
Enable  = The CAN Voltage Adjust is disabled
 = The CAN Voltage Adjust is enabled, allowing the voltage biasing
via the CAN Communication.
Range (% of Set Point) Set the range of voltage bias via the CAN Communication port of the
AVR as a percentage of the Voltage Set Point

Example:
When this is set to 10.0%, the maximum voltage adjustment via the
CAN Communication for a nominal voltage 230 V, has a range
between 207 V and 253 V

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2.4 FREQUENCY

NOTE: Different frequency levels are configurable in the Alternative Configurations

section. Use the DIP switches on the AVR to select the required configuration. For further
details, refer to Alternative Configurations section elsewhere in this document to DSE
Publication: 057-295 DSEA109 Operators Manual.

NOTE: For further details of module operation, refer to DSE Publication: 057-295 DSEA109
Operators Manual.

Frequency Range

Parameter Description
Frequency Range Select the alternator’s Frequency Range:
50 Hz
60 Hz
The UFRO setting limits are changed when the Frequency Range is
changed.

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Under-Frequency Roll-Off (UFRO)

NOTE: For further details on the operation of UFRO, refer to DSE Publication: 057-295
DSEA109 Operators Manual.

Parameter Description
Preset Enable  = The UFRO Potentiometer is disabled; the Knee Point setting in the
configuration is enabled
 = The UFRO Potentiometer is enabled; the Knee Point setting in the
configuration is disabled
Anticlockwise Limit of Set the low limit for the UFRO potentiometer on the module.
Preset
Knee Point Set the Knee Point for the UFRO protection. This the frequency
setpoint at which the UFRO protection starts.
Instantaneous Mode  = The UFRO Instantaneous Mode is disabled; the UFRO ramping
down protection starts at the knee point
 = When the frequency drops below the Knee Point setting, the
voltage output is instantly dropped to the configured Step level. Any
further drop in frequency would result in a decrease of voltage output
based on the configured Ramp Rate.
Ramp Rate (%/Hz) Set the Ramp Rate for the UFRO protection, this is the percentage of
Set Point Voltage decreased with every 1 Hz drop when the frequency
drops below the configured Knee Point or the setpoint determined by
the UFRO potentiometer
Dwell Time Set the time delay before the AVR excitation starts to ramp up when a
UFRO protection has occurred.
Ramp Up Rate After Set the rate of voltage ramp up after the Dwell Time expires. This is
Dwell (%/s) the percentage of Set Point Voltage increased every 1 s.

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Under Frequency Trip

Parameter Description
Under Frequency Trip Set the frequency setpoint at which the AVR excitation is disabled.
Point

Idle Frequency Detection

Parameter Description
Idle Frequency Detection  = The Idle Frequency Detection is disabled; the Soft Start Ramps as
soon as the AVR is powered.
 = The Idle Frequency Detection is enabled; the Soft Start Ramp
begins once the generator’s frequency exceeds the configured level.

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2.5 STABILITY

NOTE: The stability range is selected by the DIP switches on the AVR. For further details,
refer to DSE Publication: 057-295 DSEA109 Operators Manual.

The Stability section is subdivided into sub sections.

Select the required section with the mouse.
This allows the configuration of different stability settings for different sizes of alternators.

2.5.1 STABILITY CONFIGURATION 1 & 2

NOTE: For further details on stability settings, refer to DSE Publication: 057-295 DSEA109
Operators Manual.

Configuration Options

Parameter Description
Name Give a custom name to identify this stability configuration

Proportional

Parameter Description
Preset Enable  = The Proportional Potentiometer on the AVR is disabled; the Set
Point setting in the configuration is enabled. The set point is also
adjustable using the SCADA | Commissioning page whilst the
generator is running.
 = The Proportional Potentiometer on the AVR is enabled; the Set
Point setting in the configuration is disabled
Preset Range Set the range of the Proportional Gain potentiometer on the module.
Set Point When the potentiometer is disabled, this parameter fixes the
Proportional Gain setting in the AVR

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Integral

Parameter Description
Preset Enable  = The Integral Potentiometer on the AVR is disabled; the Set Point
setting in the configuration is enabled. The set point is also adjustable
whilst the generator is running using the SCADA | Commissioning
page.
 = The Integral Potentiometer on the AVR is enabled; the Set Point
setting in the configuration is disabled
Preset Range Set the range of the Integral Gain potentiometer on the module.
Set Point When the potentiometer is disabled, this parameter fixes the Integral
Gain setting in the AVR

Derivative

Parameter Description
Set Point
NOTE: For further details on the gain settings, refer to DSE
Publication: 057-295 DSEA109 Operators Manual.

Set the Derivative Gain parameter in the AVR. The set point is also
adjustable whilst the generator is running using the SCADA |
Commissioning page.

Excitation Output

Parameter Description
Off Load Duty Cycle Set the initial output duty cycle when starting. This is useful to
ensure a fast voltage build-up upon starting.
Maximum Duty Cycle Set the maximum output duty cycle. This is useful to limit the overall
amount of excitation.
Output Limit Overshoot % The Output Limit Overshoot allows the Duty Cycle to exceed the
Maximum Duty Cycle setting by the Output Limit Overshoot % of the
Maximum Duty Cycle level for the duration of Output Limit Overshoot
Delay.

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Soft Start

Parameter Description
Ramp Start Point (% of Set the start point for the voltage build-up ramp. This is configured in
Set Point) percentage of the set point voltage. This is useful to allow a quick
voltage build-up when starting the set.
Ramp Rate (%/s) Set the rate for the voltage build-up ramp in percentage of set point
voltage per second.

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2.6 PROTECTIONS
Timers

Parameter Description
Start-up Fail Delay Set the time delay for the Start-up Fail alarm when the module does not
measure the auxiliary voltage upon starting.
Loss of Feedback Set the time delay for the Loss Of Feedback Delay alarm when the
Delay module sees a sudden loss of feedback voltage.

Over Excitation

Parameter Description
Over Excite Trip Set the Over Excite Trip level. The Over Excite Trip alarm activates
when the excitation voltage exceeds the configured setting for longer
than the Over Excite Trip delay.
Over Excite Delay Set the time delay for the Over Excite Trip alarm.

External Potentiometer

Parameter Description
Enable Open Circuit  = The External Potentiometer Open Circuit Alarm is disabled.
Alarm  = The External Potentiometer Open Circuit Alarm is enabled. This
allows detection of open circuit when the external potentiometer is
disconnected.

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2.7 COMMUNICATIONS
The DSE815 Configuration Interface communication port is provided to give a simple means of
connection between a PC and the controller.

The Communications page is subdivided into smaller sections.

Select the required section with the mouse.

2.7.1 COMMUNICATIONS OPTIONS

Description

Parameter Description
Site Identity / Free text entries to identify the module.
Module Identity These texts are displayed on the SCADA screen when the module is
connected to the PC.

CAN Options

Parameter Description
CAN Source Address Configure the CAN Source address of the AVR’s CAN port.
Enable Alternative  = The Alternative Configuration Selection through the CAN message
Configuration Selection is disabled.
 = The Alternative Configuration Selection through the CAN message
is enabled.
Enabled Stability  = The Stability Selection through the CAN message is disabled.
Selection  = The Stability Selection through the CAN message is enabled.
Enable De-Excite Mode  = The De-Excite command via a CAN message is disabled.
 = The De-Excite command via a CAN message is enabled. The
generator first starts up in a De-Excited state. Once the AVR is powered
and confirms there is no De-Excite command via a CAN message is
present, the generator excites. This feature is normally used for Dead
Bus Synchronising or magnetisation of transformers / motors to limit
inrush currents.

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Configurable CAN Message 1 & 2

Parameter Description
Configurable CAN  = The relevant Configurable CAN Message is disabled.
Message 1 or 2  = The relevant Configurable CAN Message is enabled.
Configurable Value 1 or 2
NOTE: For the Configurable CAN Instrumentation PGNs,
refer to DSE Publication: 057-295 DSEA109 Operators Manual.
Select the required Instrumentation or Status to read over the CAN.

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2.7.2 GENCOMM PAGE 166

Configurable Gencomm pages are available to allow the user to create personal collections of data in
subsequent registers to minimise the number of modbus reads required by the master, and hence
speed up data collection.

All configurable Gencomm registers are 32-bit unsigned format.

Example of Gencomm page configuration:

The register address is obtained from the formula: register address= page number*256+register
offset.
To read the Frequency from the above register, the Modbus master device needs to read the data in
two registers and then combine the data from the Most Signficant 16-Bit register and the Least
Significant 16-Bit register.
MSB address in Decimal = (166 * 256) + 0 = 42496
LSB address in Decimal = (166 * 256) + 1 = 42497

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2.8 ALTERNATIVE CONFIGURATIONS

The Alternative Configurations page is subdivided into smaller sections.
Select the required section with the mouse.

2.8.1 ALTERNATIVE CONFIGURATION OPTIONS

Parameter Description
Main Configuration Change the Main Configuration name as required.
Name
Use DIP Switches for  = The Alternative Configuration selection by the DIP Switches is
Default Configuration disabled. The AVR operates according to the Default Configuration’s
selection.
 = The Alternative Configuration is selected by the DIP Switches on
the AVR.
Default Configuration Select the required Configuration from the list:
Main Configuration
Alternative Configuration 1
Alternative Configuration 2
Alternative Configuration 3
Alternative Configuration 4
Alternative Configuration 5

2.8.2 ALTERNATIVE CONFIGURATION 1 TO 5

The Configuration x page is subdivided into smaller sections.

Select the required section with the mouse.

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2.8.2.1 CONFIGURATION OPTIONS

Parameter Description
Enable Configuration  = The Alternative Configuration is disabled from the configuration.
 = The relevant Alternative Configuration is enabled to be configured.
Configuration Name Change the relevant Alternative Configuration’s name as required

2.8.2.2 VOLTAGE

Refer to the section entitled Voltage elsewhere in this document for the Voltage settings.

2.8.2.3 FREQUENCY

Refer to the section entitled Frequency elsewhere in this document for the Frequency settings.

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3 SCADA

NOTE: The DSE815 RS485 Configuration Interface and the configuration port on the
module are designed to be used for configuration and diagnostics, not for monitoring.

SCADA stands for Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition and is provided both as a service tool
and also as a means of monitoring and control.
As a service tool, the SCADA pages is to check the operation of the module as well as checking the
system parameters.
Click to connect
to the module

When connection is made… Click to close

the connection
to the module

Module’s firmware
revision number

The SCADA page is subdivided into smaller sections.

Select the required section with the mouse.

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3.1 MODULE IDENTITY

Shows the module’s current settings for Site Identity and Module Identity.

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3.2 FREQUENCY, VOLTAGES AND CURRENT

Shows the modules measurements of the frequency, voltages and current.

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3.3 DIAGNOSTICS

NOTE: For further details on Dip Switch Adjustment, refer to DSE Publication: 057-295
DSEA109 Operators Manual.

Shows the position of

the selection switches
on the module.

Shows if the pots

are enabled and
their current position

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3.4 STATUS
Shows the module’s current status.

The module automatically resets the active alarms

when the generator is stopped and the module is
powered off. This allows resetting alarms when
the DSE815 RS485 Interface is connected and the
module remains powered up.

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3.5 COMMISSIONING SCREENS

NOTE: For further details on the setup procedure, refer to DSE Publication: 057-295
DSEA109 Operators Manual.

Shows a trace of the module’s parameters to help with commissioning and adjusting the signal
response.

Parameter Description
Gain (P) Stability (I)
Derivative (D) NOTE: Only enabled when Preset Enabled is unticked. For
further details see section entitled Stability defined elsewhere in
this manual.
The setting for the Gain (P), Stability (I) and Derivative (D) of the control
loop for the AVR.
Apply to Configuration Writes the Gain (P), Stability (I) and Derivative (D) of the control loop to
the modules configuration file.

3.5.1 STATUS

Parameter Description
Frequency The generator frequency.
Feedback Voltage The generator voltage.
Excitation Voltage The alternator exciter voltage.
Auxiliary Voltage The Auxiliary winding voltage.
Supervisor State The state of the generator (Running, Idle or Stopped)
Output Duty Cycle This value indicates the Off Load Duty Cycle it must be configured to
when the generator is running with no load.
Proportional Indicates the Proportional Set Point.
Integral Indicates the Integral Set Point.
Derivative Indicates the Derivative Set Point.

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3.5.2 FIXED DUTY CYCLE

Parameter Description
Enable Test Mode  = The Test mode is disabled, the AVR operates according to the
preset values.
 = The Test mode is enabled. With this mode the AVR no longer tries
to adjust to the Set Point. The AVR changes the Output Duty Cycle to
the Fixed Duty Cycle percentage. This causes the excitation to increase
or decrease depending if the Fixed Duty Cycle % level Is greater or
smaller than the Off Load Duty Cycle.
This provides a load bank simulation to calibrate the Set Points.
Fixed Duty Cycle % The percentage the excitation output’s Duty Cycle is forced to when Test
Mode is enabled. The higher the Fixed Duty Cycle % the great the
excitation, the lower the Fixed Duty Cycle % the lower the excitation.

3.5.3 VOLTAGE SET POINT STEP

This feature allows the user to simulate a load being applied to the generator. It changes the target of
the generator voltage adjustment to check the overshoot and time response.

Parameter Description
Voltage Set Point Step This interval is the repetition number to vary the generator’s output
Enable Test Mode voltage up and down between the Set Point and the increased Voltage
intervals % levels.
Voltage % The amount of Voltage to be changed in percentage during the Test
Mode.
Interval The delay time to increase the excitation output after each interval.

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