MSLC Manual 02022

Product Manual 02022
(Revision B)
Original Instructions
MSLC
Master Synchronizer and Load Control
9907-004 (4-Wire Wye)

9907-005 (3-Wire Delta, 120 V)
9907-006 (3-Wire Delta, 240 V)
Installation and Operation Manual

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Manual 02022 MSLC Master Synchronizer and Load Control
Contents
WARNINGS AND NOTICES ........................................................................... IV

ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE AWARENESS .................................................. V
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................... 1
Introduction .............................................................................................................1
Application ..............................................................................................................1
Synchronizer ...........................................................................................................1
Load Control ...........................................................................................................2
Process Control ......................................................................................................2
VAR/PF Control ......................................................................................................3
Manual Organization ..............................................................................................3
CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION........................................................................ 10
Introduction ...........................................................................................................10
Unpacking .............................................................................................................10
Location ................................................................................................................10
Installation ............................................................................................................10
Electrical Connections ..........................................................................................10
Shielded Wiring ....................................................................................................11
Power Supply .......................................................................................................11
Local Bus Potential Transformers ........................................................................12
Utility Potential Transformers ...............................................................................13
Utility Current Transformers .................................................................................13
Discrete Outputs ...................................................................................................13
Discrete Inputs ......................................................................................................15
Local Area Network ..............................................................................................16
Process Control Input ...........................................................................................18
Remote Load Setting Input ...................................................................................18
Installation Checkout Procedure ..........................................................................18
CHAPTER 3. CALIBRATION AND ADJUSTMENTS .......................................... 19
Introduction ...........................................................................................................19
Using the Hand Held Programmer .......................................................................19
Menu 1—Synchronizer .........................................................................................21
Menu 2—Load Control .........................................................................................22
Menu 3—Process Control ....................................................................................23
Menu 4—VAR/PF Control ....................................................................................23
Menu 5—Configuration.........................................................................................23
Menu 6—Calibration .............................................................................................24
Menu 7—Electrical Parameters ............................................................................24
Menu 8—Control Status Monitor ..........................................................................25
Menu 9—Discrete Inputs/Outputs ........................................................................25
Menu 0—Diagnostics ...........................................................................................26
Menu (Set Point) Descriptions ..............................................................................27
Prestart Setup Procedure .....................................................................................43
MSLC Adjustments ...............................................................................................44
Calibration Check .................................................................................................44
Synchronizer Adjustment......................................................................................44
Phase Matching Synchronizer ..............................................................................45
Voltage Matching Adjustment ...............................................................................49
Load Control Adjustment ......................................................................................50
Process Control Adjustment .................................................................................53
Conclusion of Setup Procedures ..........................................................................54
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Contents
CHAPTER 4. SYNCHRONIZER DESCRIPTION ................................................55

Introduction ...........................................................................................................55
Functional Description ..........................................................................................55
CHAPTER 5. REAL POWER CONTROL .........................................................60
Introduction ...........................................................................................................60
Power Sensor Theory of Operation ......................................................................60
Load Sensor Hardware Description......................................................................61
MSLC/DSLC™ Interface ......................................................................................61
Base Load Mode...................................................................................................61
Import/Export Mode ..............................................................................................61
Process Control Mode ..........................................................................................62
Remote Control.....................................................................................................62
Automatic Power Transfer Control Functions.......................................................62
CHAPTER 6. VAR/PF CONTROL .................................................................64
CHAPTER 7. PROCESS CONTROL ...............................................................65
Introduction ...........................................................................................................65
Description ............................................................................................................65
CHAPTER 8. ECHELON® LONWORKS™ NETWORK.......................................67
Introduction ...........................................................................................................67
Remote Metering ..................................................................................................68
Commands to DSLC Controls ..............................................................................69
Control Status .......................................................................................................69
Remote Control Inputs ..........................................................................................71
Specifications........................................................................................................72
CHAPTER 9. TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................................................73
General .................................................................................................................73
Bench Tests ..........................................................................................................73
LonWorks Network ...............................................................................................76
CHAPTER 10. SERVICE OPTIONS ................................................................81
Product Service Options .......................................................................................81
Woodward Factory Servicing Options ..................................................................82
Returning Equipment for Repair ...........................................................................82
Replacement Parts ...............................................................................................83
Engineering Services ............................................................................................83
How to Contact Woodward ...................................................................................84
Technical Assistance ............................................................................................84
APPENDIX A. MSLC SETUP WORK SHEET .................................................85
Synchronizer Menu 1 ............................................................................................85
Load Control Menu 2 ............................................................................................85
Process Control Menu 3 .......................................................................................86
VAR/PF Control Menu 4 .......................................................................................87
Configuration Menu 5 ...........................................................................................88
APPENDIX B. MSLC SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................89
Part Numbers........................................................................................................89
Electrical Specifications ........................................................................................89
Environmental Specifications ...............................................................................90
MSLC MENU SUMMARY ............................................................................91
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Illustrations and Tables
Figure 1-1a. MSLC (wye version shown) ...............................................................4

Figure 1-1b. MSLC Dimensions (wye version shown) ...........................................5
Figure 1-2. Hand Held Programmer .......................................................................6
Figure 1-3. Typical Wiring Connections .................................................................7
Figure 3-1. Temporary Wiring for Transformer Phase Correction........................14
Figure 3-2. MSLC in a Parallel Bus/Utility Parallel Application ............................17
Figure 4-1. Hand Held Programmer Functions ....................................................20
Figure 5-1. Synchronizer Block Diagram..............................................................56
Figure 5-2. Synchronizer Wiring Diagram ............................................................57
Figure 8-1. Process Control Block Diagram .........................................................66
Figure 9-1. Typical LON Setup .............................................................................67
Table 10-1. System Troubleshooting ...................................................................80
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Warnings and Notices

Important Definitions
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
 DANGER—Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
 WARNING—Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
 CAUTION—Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
 NOTICE—Indicates a hazard that could result in property damage only
(including damage to the control).
 IMPORTANT—Designates an operating tip or maintenance suggestion.
The engine, turbine, or other type of prime mover should be

equipped with an overspeed shutdown device to protect against
runaway or damage to the prime mover with possible personal injury,
Overspeed / loss of life, or property damage.
Overtemperature / The overspeed shutdown device must be totally independent of the
Overpressure prime mover control system. An overtemperature or overpressure
shutdown device may also be needed for safety, as appropriate.
The products described in this publication may present risks that

could lead to personal injury, loss of life, or property damage. Always
wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for the job
Personal Protective at hand. Equipment that should be considered includes but is not
limited to:
Equipment
 Eye Protection
 Hearing Protection
 Hard Hat
 Gloves
 Safety Boots
 Respirator
Always read the proper Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for any
working fluid(s) and comply with recommended safety equipment.
Be prepared to make an emergency shutdown when starting the

engine, turbine, or other type of prime mover, to protect against
runaway or overspeed with possible personal injury, loss of life, or
Start-up property damage.
On- and off-highway Mobile Applications: Unless Woodward's control

functions as the supervisory control, customer should install a
system totally independent of the prime mover control system that
Automotive monitors for supervisory control of engine (and takes appropriate
action if supervisory control is lost) to protect against loss of engine
Applications
control with possible personal injury, loss of life, or property damage.
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To prevent damage to a control system that uses an alternator or

battery-charging device, make sure the charging device is turned off
before disconnecting the battery from the system.
Battery Charging
Device
Electrostatic Discharge Awareness

Electronic controls contain static-sensitive parts. Observe the
following precautions to prevent damage to these parts:
 Discharge body static before handling the control (with power to
the control turned off, contact a grounded surface and maintain
Electrostatic contact while handling the control).
Precautions  Avoid all plastic, vinyl, and Styrofoam (except antistatic versions)
around printed circuit boards.
 Do not touch the components or conductors on a printed circuit
board with your hands or with conductive devices.
To prevent damage to electronic components caused by improper
handling, read and observe the precautions in Woodward manual
82715, Guide for Handling and Protection of Electronic Controls,
Printed Circuit Boards, and Modules.
Follow these precautions when working with or near the control.

1. Avoid the build-up of static electricity on your body by not wearing clothing
made of synthetic materials. Wear cotton or cotton-blend materials as much
as possible because these do not store static electric charges as much as
synthetics.
2. Do not remove the printed circuit board (PCB) from the control cabinet
unless absolutely necessary. If you must remove the PCB from the control
cabinet, follow these precautions:
 Do not touch any part of the PCB except the edges.
 Do not touch the electrical conductors, the connectors, or the
components with conductive devices or with your hands.
 When replacing a PCB, keep the new PCB in the plastic antistatic
protective bag it comes in until you are ready to install it. Immediately
after removing the old PCB from the control cabinet, place it in the
antistatic protective bag.
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Chapter 1.
General Information
Introduction
This manual describes the Woodward MSLC Master Synchronizer and Load
Control.
Application
The MSLC is a microprocessor-based overall plant load control designed for use
in a system with Woodward DSLC™ (Digital Synchronizer and Load Control)
controls on each generator to provide utility synchronizing, paralleling, loading,
and unloading of a three-phase generating system.
MSLC functions include:

 Selectable for phase matching or slip frequency synchronizing between the
utility and a local bus with voltage matching;
 Automatic system loading and unloading for bumpless load transfer;
 Import/Export level control capability;
 Process control for cogeneration, pressure, maintenance, or other process;
 Proportional loading of associated DSLC controls in isochronous load
sharing;
 Adjustable Power Factor control;
 Built in diagnostics with alarm relay driver output;
 Multi-function adjustable high and low limit alarms and adjustable load
switches with relay driver outputs;
 Digital communications network to provide loading and power factor control
of individual DSLC equipped generators;
 Full setup, metering, and diagnostic capability through a hand held
programmer terminal (Figure 1-2).
Synchronizer
The MSLC uses digital signal processing techniques to derive both true RMS
voltages and relative phase angles of the fundamental frequencies of the utility
and the local bus voltage wave forms. Digital signal processing techniques offer
significantly improved measurement accuracy in the presence of wave form
distortions, particularly since the phase measurement does not depend on zero
crossings of the voltage wave forms.
Either phase matching or slip frequency synchronizing may be selected. Phase

matching provides rapid synchronizing for critical standby power applications.
Slip frequency synchronizing ensures that the initial flow of power will be either
out of the local system (export) or into the local system (import), depending on
whether a positive or negative slip is chosen. For both synchronizing methods,
the MSLC uses actual slip frequency and breaker delay values to anticipate an
adjustable minimum phase difference between the utility and the local bus.
Additional synchronizer functions include voltage matching, time delayed

automatic multi-shot reclosing, auto-resynchronizing, and a synchronizer timeout
alarm. Each of these features may be enabled or disabled during setup.
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Load Control
The load control uses digital signal processing techniques to provide significantly
improved accuracy and speed of response over conventional analog
measurement techniques. Accuracy is improved because the instantaneous
measurement of the voltage and current signal wave forms allows true RMS
measurement. Measuring true RMS power allows optimal load control in parallel
applications even in the presence of power line distortions. This method provides
faster response time because it eliminates the long integration times required in
analog circuits. Measurement speed is particularly important in power control
applications where rapid response to load and speed changes is essential.
Load control begins at breaker closure when the MSLC takes control of the
system load. The system load immediately prior to breaker closure is used as the
starting base load. On command, the adjustable ramp allows smooth, time-
controlled loading into a set import/export level. A ramp pause switch is provided
to stop the ramp at any point.
The import/export control is an integrating control. It adjusts the percentage of

rated load carried by the individual generators, operating in isochronous load
sharing, in order to maintain a set import/export or base load level. The MSLC
will therefore maintain a constant base load or import/export level even with
changing utility frequencies. The MSLC provides switch inputs to allow raising or
lowering the internal digital base load or import/export reference. The control also
provides a 4–20 mA (1–5 Vdc) analog input for remote reference setting, if
desired.
The MSLC is equipped with a Utility Unload switch, which provides an adjustable
time controlled ramp to lower the base load or import/export level. When the level
is below an adjustable threshold, the MSLC issues a breaker open command to
separate the utility from the local bus. Again, the ramp pause switch can be used
to stop the utility unload at any point. The maximum load that the MSLC can tell
the individual generators to carry is their rated loads. So, in the event that the
plant load is greater than the capacity of the operating generators, the utility
unload will stop when 100% rated load is reached on each of the operating
generators. This prevents accidental overloading of the local generators when a
reduced number are on line.
The MSLC also includes two adjustable load switches which can be used for
external functions or warnings when chosen system load levels are attained. The
high and low limit switches may also be activated when 100% or 0% base load
signal to the generators is reached.
Process Control
A process controller is provided for cogeneration, fluid level maintenance,
pressure control, or other applications. An adjustable bandwidth signal input filter,
flexible PID controller adjustments, an adjustable deadband, and control
selectable for direct or indirect action, allow the process control to be used in a
wide variety of applications.
A 4–20 mA (1–5 Vdc or a 4–12–20 mA) process transmitter provides the process
signal to the MSLC. The MSLC includes an internal digital process reference
which may be controlled by the raise and lower switch contact inputs or by an
external 4–20 mA (1–5 Vdc) remote process reference. The output of the
process control, like the import/export control, is the percentage of rated load
setpoint to the individual generators in isochronous load sharing.
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An adjustable ramp allows smooth entry and exit from the process control mode.
When the process control mode is selected, the load reference is ramped in a
direction to reduce the error between the process input and the process
reference. When the error is minimized or the reference first reaches either the
high or low specified pull-in limits, the process controller is activated. When the
load reference output reaches either 100% or 0%, the control will maintain that
load reference until process control is established. The MSLC is not capable of
overloading or reverse powering in order to attempt to meet the process
reference. The high and low limit switches mentioned above can be used to
indicate that either too many or too few generators are on-line to maintain the
process within its limits.
VAR/PF Control
The VAR/PF function controls the power factor on all of the DSLC equipped
machines operating in isochronous load sharing. The PF control begins on
breaker closure. The MSLC has three modes of VAR/PF control (which are
selected in Menu 4):
 Constant Generator Power Factor—sets the power factor reference on all of
the DSLC controls to the internal reference chosen in the MSLC. The power
factor can then be adjusted using the voltage raise and lower inputs. The
voltage raise command will make the power factor more lagging.
Conversely, the voltage lower command will make the power factor more
leading.
 Utility Tie Power Factor Control—adjusts the power factor reference on all of
the DSLC controls in isochronous load sharing in order to maintain the
power factor across the utility tie.
 Utility Tie VAR Control—adjusts the power factor reference on all of the
DSLC controls in isochronous load sharing in order to maintain the level of
reactive load being imported or exported from the utility.
Manual Organization
 Page iv covers electrostatic discharge awareness. The MSLC is an
electronic device containing sensitive components. While the control is
designed for safe handling in the industrial environment, certain cautions
must be observed during handling and shipping or when removing the
cover.
 Chapter 2 covers MSLC installation and wiring, including each major group
of connections, along with any special instructions.
 Chapter 3 covers MSLC configuration, setup, and adjustment. The chapter
explains the purpose of each set point and recommended initial value.
 Chapters 4 through 8 explain the major functions of the synchronizer,
import/export control, process control, and PF control.
 Chapter 8 describes the Echelon Local Operating Network (LON) used by
the MSLC to communicate to the individual DSLC controls.
 Chapter 9 provides a troubleshooting guide. Due to the extensive built-in
diagnostics, MSLC installation may be tested and verified quickly.
 Chapter 10 describes how to return the control to Woodward in the event of
damage or failure of an internal component.
 Appendix A contains a work sheet to aid in setup and to provide a place to
record setup values for future reference.
 Appendix B lists the MSLCs physical and electric specifications.
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Figure 1-1a. MSLC (wye version shown)
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Figure 1-1b. MSLC Dimensions (wye version shown)
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Figure 1-2. Hand Held Programmer
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Figure 1-3. Typical Wiring Connections

(9907-004 for 120/240 V wye switchgear configuration)
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(9907-005 for open delta, 120 V switchgear configuration)
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(9907-006 for open delta, 240 V switchgear configuration)
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Chapter 2.
Installation
Introduction
This chapter provides the general information for site selection, installation, and
wiring of the MSLC.
Unpacking
Before unpacking the control, refer to the inside front cover of this manual for
hazard alerts. Be careful when unpacking the control. Check for signs of damage
such as bent or dented panels, scratches, loose or broken parts. If any damage
is found, immediately notify the shipper.
Location
When selecting a location for mounting the MSLC, consider the following:
 Protect the unit from direct exposure to water or to a condensation-prone
environment.
 The continuous operating range of the MSLC is –40 to +70 °C (–40 to +158
°F).
 Provide adequate ventilation for cooling. Shield the unit from radiant heat
sources.
 Do not install near high-voltage, high-current devices.
 Allow adequate space in front of the unit for servicing.
 Do not install where objects can be dropped on the terminals.
 Ground the chassis for proper safety and shielding.
 The control must NOT be mounted on the engine.
Installation
Select a mounting location for the MSLC (see considerations above). Locate and
drill six (6) holes for mounting hardware (not furnished; see Figure 1-1 for
locations). Tap the holes for machine screws or bolts. Install the unit and secure
with the mounting hardware.
Electrical Connections
This section covers typical wiring connections, as shown in Figure 1-3. For other
applications, contact Woodward Governor Company for assistance.
Connect the terminals as shown in Figure 1-3. When making the connections,
observe the following:
 Make all connections using insulated terminals. Use 0.5 mm2 (20 AWG) or
larger stranded wire.
 Make sure that all wires shown as shielded on the wiring diagram are
stranded, twisted-pair, shielded wire.
 Do not place shielded wires in the same cable conduits with high-voltage or
high-current carrying cables.
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 Connect the cable shields to chassis ground. Shields are grounded at the
control end only for inputs and at the speed control and voltage regulator
end for outputs.
 Make sure that cable shields are carried through all intermediate terminal
blocks from signal source to signal termination.
 Do not subject any wiring to temperatures above 100 °C (212 °F).
 Avoid kinks or sharp bends in the wiring. Make sure that all connections are
tight.
For additional wiring information, see Woodward manual 25070, Electronic

Control Installation Guide.
Install and wire the other units and actuators in your system using instructions in
applicable manuals.
Shielded Wiring
All shielded cable must be twisted conductor pairs. Do not attempt to tin the
braided shield. All signal lines should be shielded to prevent picking up stray
signals from adjacent equipment. Wire exposed beyond the shield should be as
short as possible, not exceeding 50 mm (2 inches). The other end of the shields
must be left open and insulated from any other conductor. Do NOT run shielded
signal wires along with other wires carrying large currents. See Woodward
application note 50532, Interference Control in Electronic Governing Systems for
more information.
Where shielded cable is required, cut the cable to the desired length and prepare
the cable as instructed below.
1. Strip outer insulation from BOTH ENDS, exposing the braided or spiral wrapped
shield. DO NOT CUT THE SHIELD.
2. Using a sharp, pointed tool, carefully spread the strands of the shield.
3. Pull inner conductor(s) out of the shield. If the shield is the braided type, twist
it to prevent fraying.
4. Remove 6 mm (1/4 inch) of insulation from the inner conductors.
5. Connect wiring and shield as shown in plant wiring diagram.
Installations with severe electromagnetic interference (EMI) may require

additional shielding precautions, such as wire run in conduit or double shielding.
Power Supply
The MSLC requires a nominal voltage source of 20 to 40 Vdc. Power to the
control should be maintained whenever the generator set is available for service.
Power must be applied to the MSLC at least 15 seconds prior to

expected use. The control must have time to do its power up
diagnostics and establish its location in the local area network to
become operational. Failure of the diagnostics will disable control
function and de-energize the alarm relay.
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Power supply output must be of a low impedance type for proper operation of the
control. DO NOT power a control from a high voltage source containing dropping
resistors and zener diodes. If batteries are used for operating power, an
alternator or other battery charging device is necessary to maintain a stable
supply voltage.
Run power supply leads directly from the power source to the control, connecting
the negative (neutral) lead to terminal 1, and the positive lead (line) to terminal 2.
DO NOT POWER OTHER DEVICES WITH LEADS COMMON TO THE
CONTROL. Avoid long wire lengths.
Do NOT apply power to the control at this time. Applying power may
damage the MSLC.
The MSLC receives its current and voltage input signals from
standard metering current transformers (CTs) and potential
transformers (PTs). The selection of these PTs and CTs will have an
effect on synchronizer voltage and phase matching and load sensing
accuracy. Identical potential transformers should be used for the
generator and bus voltages. CTs should provide 5 A RMS at full load
for best performance of the system.
The following sections describe the potential connections for the

synchronizer and power sensor functions. The MSLC real power
sensor is available in either a four-wire, three-sensor device, which
measures only line-to-neutral voltages, or in a three-wire, three-
sensor device which measures only line-to-line voltages. The voltage
sensing configuration options are described by the “WYE” and
“Delta” part number versions.
When connected to 4-wire wye systems with 120/240 Vac line-to-

neutral voltages, no potential transformers are required. Higher
voltage systems require potential transformers to reduce voltages to
the 120/240 nominal range.
Typically, 3-wire delta systems will always require potential

transformers to reduce the line-to-line voltages to the proper levels
needed at the input to the control (either 120 or 240 Vac, depending
on the control part number).
Local Bus Potential Transformers

The synchronizer potential input on the MSLC is connected to the secondary of a
120 or 240 Vac potential transformer. The local bus phase A must correspond to
phase A of the utility as wired into the MSLC load sensor. The voltage difference
between these inputs must not exceed 150 Vac RMS on inputs labeled 120V, or
300 Vac RMS on inputs labeled 240V respectively. Local bus phase rotation
must correspond to the phase rotation of the utility or tie bus for proper
synchronization.
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If the local bus PT input is not connected in the same configuration

as the utility bus PT inputs, a phase offset will have to be calibrated
into the local bus PT (see Chapter 3, Phase Matching Synchronizer).
For example, if a WYE version MSLC has the utility bus PT inputs
connected in a four-wire WYE configuration, and the local bus PT
input is connected to sense line-to-line voltage, a phase offset will
need to be calibrated into the synchroscope for proper phase angle
indication, and synchronizer operation. See Chapter 3, Phase
Matching Synchronizer for more information.
Utility Potential Transformers

Connect the utility potential inputs on the MSLC secondary as shown in the plant
wiring diagrams of Figures 1-3, 1-4, or 1-5 as determined by the part number of
the MSLC, and system application.
When connected to 4-wire wye systems with 120/240 Vac line-to-neutral

voltages, no potential transformers are required. Higher voltage systems require
potential transformers to reduce voltages to the 120/240 nominal range.
Typically, 3-wire delta systems will always require potential transformers to
reduce the line-to-line voltages to the proper levels needed at the input to the
control (either 120 or 240 Vac, depending on the control part number).
Utility Bus phase rotation must correspond to the phase rotation of the local bus
for proper synchronization. The MSLC does not sense phase rotation.
Utility Current Transformers

Connect the utility current inputs on the MSLC to the output of current
transformers, which in turn is placed around one conductor of one phase of the
utility bus being monitored. Phasing is away from the utility (see Figure 5-2 for
the wiring diagram).
For proper operation, it is important that the current transformers be connected

correctly. This means that the corresponding phase current transformer and
potential transformer must be connected to the same phase terminals on the
MSLC, and that the correct polarity be observed.
ELECTRIC SHOCK—Because of the risk of fatal electric shock, never

disconnect any wire attached to the utility current transformers
(terminal 13 through 18) when the utility feeder is energized or has
the potential of becoming energized, unless a shorting terminal block
and temporary 1 A, 5 W resistors are installed as shown in Figure
3-1.
Discrete Outputs
The discrete outputs are the relay driver output commands from the MSLC. Each
optically isolated discrete output is designed as a low-side driver capable of
sinking a maximum of 200 mA. The use of drivers allows the user to supply
relays of a contact rating appropriate for the particular application.
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Figure 3-1. Temporary Wiring for Transformer Phase Correction
Discrete outputs require approximately 10 mA at 24 Vdc to power. The discrete

outputs should be powered by the same voltage source as the control power.
Connect the 24 Vdc common (–) to terminal 19, and +24 Vdc to terminal 20. The
+24 Vdc is also routed through the appropriate external relay coil to the discrete
output.
Each discrete output contains a diode to suppress the fly-back spikes that occur
when a relay coil is de-energized. For optimum EMI suppression, however, we
recommend the use of relays with self-contained suppression diodes.
Circuit Breaker Relays

Make connections from the utility tie breaker close relay to terminal 21, the utility
tie breaker open relay to terminal 22, and the local bus to generator bus tie
breaker open relay to terminal 23 as shown in Figure 1-3.
Load Management Relays

The MSLC provides two adjustable load switches and high and low limit relay
drivers. The load switches can be adjusted for any generator load level, and the
high and low limits are set at 100% and 0% respectively. The high and low limits
are selectable to a particular high/low limit or as an indication of a high/low limit
condition for voltage, process, or load. Make connections to terminals 24–27 as
shown in Figure 1-3.
Alarm Relay
Make the alarm relay connection as shown in Figure 1-3 to terminal 28 of the
MSLC. Alarm conditions are selectable by the user (see tables in Chapter 3).
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Discrete Inputs
The discrete inputs are the switch input commands to the MSLC. Discrete inputs
are optically isolated from the control and require 10 mA at 24 Vdc each to
activate. Discrete inputs may be powered by the same source as control power.
All contacts used in the discrete circuits should be the isolated dry contact type to
work properly with the low currents used in these circuits.
Connect the 24 Vdc supply common (–) to terminal 43. Route +24 Vdc through
the appropriate external contact to the discrete input.
Synchronizer Mode Switch

The synchronizer mode switch (single-pole, four-position) controls the operating
mode of the synchronizer. The switch must be wired to terminals 44, 45, and 46,
as shown in Figure 1-3. The four positions are Off, Check mode, Permissive
mode, and Run mode. When the switch is off, the synchronizer is out of
operation.
CB Aux Contact
Connect the utility breaker auxiliary (CB Aux) contact that opens and closes
when the utility tie breaker opens and closes. Wire the breaker auxiliary contact
in series between the +24 Vdc voltage source and terminal 47 of the MSLC. In
addition, it may be desirable to put an MSLC ON/OFF switch in series with this
input.
Utility Unload Contact

Connect the utility unload switch to terminal 48.
Import/Export Control Contacts

The import/export mode of control is initiated by closing the CB Aux contact 47
and closing the import/export contact 49.
Process Control Mode Contact

If the MSLC will be used as a process control, connect a switch from +24 Vdc to
the Process Control discrete input, terminal 50. When this contact is closed, load
on the associated DSLC™ equipped generators in isochronous load sharing is
controlled at a level required to maintain the analog process input at a chosen
reference.
Ramp Pause Contact

Connect the load ramp pause switch contact to terminal 51. When closed, this
contact will hold any load ramp in progress at its current setting until the contact
is opened.
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Raise and Lower Set Point Contacts

Connect a center off, double-pole double-throw switch to the Raise and Lower
Load inputs, terminals 52 and 53. If the remote reference will be used, install a
second double-pole double-throw switch to simultaneously select both the Raise
and Lower inputs.
Local Bus Voltage Adjustment Contacts

The Local Bus voltage adjustment contact inputs allow manual voltage control of
the operating generator's voltages for manual paralleling. Note, if the individual
generators are in VAR/PF control, they will return to VAR/PF control as soon as
the MSLC's raise/lower switches are returned to OFF. The switches may also be
used to change the constant generator power factor reference if operating in that
mode.
Local Area Network

Proper installation of the network wiring is critical to assure that the network (and
thus the power generation system) operates correctly. The following
requirements must be met:
1. Use only recommended shielded twisted pair cabling for the LonWorks
network. Correct cable is available from Woodward, Belden, or other
suppliers providing an equivalent cable.
Belden
PO Box 1980
Richmond, IN 47375
983-5200
Belden Part
Number Description
9207 PVC 20 AWG shielded. NEC Type CL2, CSA Cert. PCC FT 1.
89207 Teflon 20 AWG shielded, Plenum version. NEC Type CMP,
CSA Cert. FT 4. Woodward P/N 2008-295.
YR28867 PVC 22 AWG shielded.
YQ28863 Plenum 22 AWG shielded.
2. Maximum cable length for a LonWorks 1.25 MBPS network is 500 m (1640
feet).
3. Maximum number of network nodes is 64, but the maximum number of

MSLC and DSLC controls combined is 16.
4. Maximum stub or drop length from the network bus is 300 mm (12 inches).
5. Shields must be carried through all junction boxes and should be grounded
at one central location only.
6. The network must be correctly terminated at each end of the bus. Internal
termination components are provided in each MSLC/DSLC. A jumper is
installed between terminals 41 and 42 on the MSLC/DSLC at each end of the
network bus to provide proper termination. The network cannot be installed in
a loop. It must be linear with two distinct ends.
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Figure 3-2. MSLC in a Parallel Bus/Utility Parallel Application
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Process Control Input

To avoid ground loop problems and resulting poor control performance, the
process transmitter should have an isolated output. If the process transmitter is
not isolated, we recommend installation of a loop isolator. A number of
manufacturers offer 20 mA loop isolators.
Make connections from the process transmitter to the MSLC terminals as shown
in Figure 1-3. For a 4–20 mA transmitter, a jumper must be installed across
terminals 37 and 38. For a 1–5 Vdc transmitter, the jumper should not be
installed. Connect the cable shields to ground at the MSLC only.
Remote Load Setting Input

To avoid ground loop problems and resulting poor control performance, the
remote load setting transmitter should have an isolated output. If the transmitter
is not isolated, we recommend installation of a loop isolator. A number of
manufacturers offer 20 mA loop isolators.
Make connections from the process transmitter to the MSLC terminals as shown
in Figure 1-3. For a 4–20 mA transmitter, a jumper must be installed across
terminals 34 and 35. For a 1–5 Vdc transmitter, the jumper should not be
installed. Connect the cable shields to ground at the MSLC only.
Installation Checkout Procedure

When the installation is complete as described in this chapter, do the following
checkout procedure before beginning the calibration and adjustments in the next
chapter.
1. Check for correct wiring in accordance with the wiring diagram, Figure 1-3.
2. Check for broken terminals and loose terminal screws.
3. Check for shield faults by measuring the resistance from control terminals to
chassis. If a resistance less than infinite is obtained, remove the
connections from each terminal one at a time until the resistance is infinite.
Check the last line removed to locate the fault.
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Chapter 3.
Calibration and Adjustments
Introduction
Because of the variety of installations, plus system and component tolerances,
the MSLC must be tuned to each system for optimum performance.
This chapter contains information on control calibration. It includes initial prestart-

up and start-up settings and adjustments.
Using the Hand Held Programmer

The Hand Held Programmer is a small computer terminal that gets its power from
the MSLC. The terminal connects to the RS-422 Diagnostics and Service Port on
the control. To connect the terminal, slightly loosen the right hand screw in the
cover over J1 and rotate the cover clockwise to expose the 9-pin connector.
Then firmly seat the connector on the terminal into J1.
The programmer does a power-up self-test whenever it is plugged into the

control. When the self-test is complete, the screen will be blank. Press the ID key
to display the part number and revision level of the software in the control. Refer
to this number and revision level in any correspondence with Woodward
Governor Company.
The programmer screen is a four-line, backlighted LCD display. The display

permits you to look at two separate functions or menu items at the same time.
Use the Up/Down Arrow” key to toggle between the two displayed items (the first
letter of the active menu item will blink).
The programmer keys do the following functions (see Figure 4-1):

(left arrow) Not used.
(right arrow) Not used.
(up/down arrow) Toggles between the two displayed items (the first letter of the
active menu item will blink).
(up arrow) Moves backward through each menu, one step at a time.
(down arrow) Advances through each menu, one step at a time.
(turtle up) Increases the displayed set point value slowly.
(turtle down) Decreases the displayed set point value slowly.
(rabbit up) Increases the displayed set point value quickly.
(rabbit down) Decreases the displayed set point value quickly.
– (minus) Not used.
+ (plus) Not used.
(solid square) Not used.
ID Displays the MSLC control part number and software revision
level.
ESC Not used.
SAVE Saves entered values (set points).
BKSP Not used.
SPACE Not used.
ENTER Not used.
= (equals) Not used.
. (decimal) Used to retrieve current network status (see Menu 8
description)
1 Selects Menu 1.
2 Selects Menu 2.
3 Selects Menu 3.
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4 Selects Menu 4.
5 Selects Menu 5.
6 Selects Menu 6.
7 Selects Menu 7.
8 Selects Menu 8.
9 Selects Menu 9.
0 Selects Menu 0.
Figure 4-1. Hand Held Programmer Functions
The DSLC™ set points or adjustments are arranged in ten menus. You access
these menus with the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 0 (zero) keys. Pressing the
appropriate key selects the first item on each menu. To step through the menu,
use the “Up Arrow” and “Down Arrow” keys. The “Down Arrow” key advances
through the menu and the “Up Arrow” key moves backward through the menu.
The menus are continuous; that is, pressing the “Down Arrow” key at the last
menu item takes the menu to the first item, or pressing the “Up Arrow” key at the
beginning of the menu takes the menu to the last item.
To adjust a set point, use the “Turtle Up” or the “Rabbit Up” keys to increase the
value, and the “Turtle Down” or “Rabbit Down” keys to decrease the value. The
“Rabbit Up” and “Rabbit Down” keys will make the rate of change faster than the
“Turtle Up” and “Turtle Down” keys. This is useful during initial setup where a
value may need to be changed significantly.
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When a monitor set point is selected, the control will update the selected value
automatically once a second.
Finally, use the “SAVE” key to save entered values. After you are satisfied with
all entries and adjustments, press the “SAVE” key to transfer all new set point
values into EEPROM memory. The EEPROM retains all set points when power is
removed from the control.
To prevent possible damage to the engine resulting from improper

control settings, make sure you save the set points before removing
power from the control. Failure to save the set points before
removing power from the control causes them to revert to the
previously saved settings.
The control ignores all other keys on the Hand Held Programmer.
Menu 1—Synchronizer
Name Min Value Max Value Initial Value Dimension
1. Sync Gain 0.00 100.00 0.10
2. Sync Stability 0 20.00 1.00 Sec
3. Slip Frequency Ref 0.25 Slow 0.25 Fast 0 Hz (Slow or Fast)
4. Slip Window 5 1.00 0.05 Hz
5. Max Phase Window 2 20 10 Degrees
6. Voltage Matching Disabled Enabled Disabled
7. Voltage Window 0 10.0 1.0 %
8. Breaker Delay 0 10.00 0.10 Sec
9. C.B. Close Hold Time 0.1 10.0 1.0 Sec
10. Close Attempts 1 20 1
11. Reclose Delay 1 1000 20 Sec
12. Sync Reclose Alarm Disabled Enabled Disabled
13. Sync Timeout 0 1000 0 Sec
14. Sync Timeout Alarm Disabled Enabled Disabled
15. Auto Re-Synchronize Disabled Enabled Disabled
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Menu 2—Load Control

1. Imp/Exp Control Gain 0.000 100.000 1.000
2. Imp/Exp Stability 0 20.000 1.000 Sec
3. Imp/Exp Derivative 0 20.000 0 Sec
4. Imp/Exp Deadband 0.01 100.00 0 %
5. Load Input Filter 0.05 5.00 2.00 Hz
6. Import/Export Droop 0 100.0 0 %
7. Rated Load 0 30 000 1000 W, kW, MW
8. Import/Export Level 30 000 30 000 –500 W, kW, MW
import export
9. Import/Export 4 mA –30 000 30 000 0 W, kW, MW
import export
10. Import/Export 20 mA –30 000 30 000 –1000 W, kW, MW
import export
11. Baseload 4 mA 0 100.0 0 %
12. Baseload 20 mA 0 100.0 100.0 %
13. Unload Ramp Rate 0.01 100.00 1.00 %/Sec
14. Load Ramp Rate 0.01 100.00 1.00 %/Sec
15. Raise Load Rate 0.01 100.00 1.00 %/Sec
16. Lower Load Rate 0.01 100.00 1.00 %/Sec
17. Utility Unload Trip 0 30 000 20 W, kW, MW
(Imp/Exp)
18. Gen Unload Trip 0 100.0 5.0 %
19. Util High Limit PU –30 000 30 000 1000 W, kW, MW
import export
20. Util High Limit DO –30 000 30 000 900 W, kW, MW
import export
21. Utility High Limit Disabled Enabled Alarm
Disabled
22. Utility Low Limit PU –30 000 30 000 –1000 W, kW, MW
import export
23. Utility Low Limit DO –30 000 30 000 –900 W, kW, MW
import export
24. Utility Low Limit Disabled Enabled Alarm
Disabled
25. Util Limit Switches Disabled Enabled Disabled
26. Generator Load High Disabled Enabled Alarm
Disabled
27. Generator Load Low Disabled Enabled Alarm
Disabled
28. Gen Limit Switches Disabled Enabled Disabled
29. Gen Load Switch 1 PU 0 100.0 0 %
30. Gen Load Switch 1 DO 0 100.0 10.0 %
31. Gen Load Switch 2 PU 0 100.0 100.0 %
32. Gen Load Switch 2 DO 0 100.0 90.0 %
NOTE: The units on all power measurement displays are chosen internally
using the following scheme:
120 Volt Inputs 240 Volt Inputs
Watts PT x CT ratio < 10 PT x CT ratio < 10
Kilowatts 10 < PT x CT < 75 000 10 < PT x CT < 37 500
Megawatts PT x CT > 75 000 PT x CT > 37 500
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Menu 3—Process Control

1. Process Control Gain 0.0001 10.0 1.000
2. Process Stability 0.0 20.0 1.00 Sec
3. Process Derivative 0.0 20.0 0 Sec
4. Process Deadband 0.0 20.0 0 mA
5. Process Droop 0.0 100.0 0 %
6. Process Filter 0.1 5.0 1.00 Hz
7. Process Reference 0.0 20.0 12.0 mA
8. Raise Reference Rate 0.01 20.0 0.10 mA/Sec
9. Lower Reference Rate 0.01 20.0 0.10 mA/Sec
10. High Limit PU 0.0 25.0 15.0 mA
11. High Limit DO 0.0 25.0 15.0 mA
12. High Limit Alarm Disabled Enabled Disabled
13. Low Limit PU 0.0 25.0 10.0 mA
14. Low Limit DO 0.0 25.0 10.0 mA
15. Low Limit Alarm Disabled Enabled Disabled
16. Process Switches Disabled Enabled Disabled
Menu 4—VAR/PF Control

1. VAR/PF Control Mode VAR Control Constant PF Control
Gen PF
2. VAR/PF Gain 0.01 20.0 1.00
3. VAR/PF Stability 0.0 20.0 2.50 Sec
4. Rated kVARS 0 30 000 750 kVAR
5. kVAR Reference 30 000 30 000 20 kVAR
6. PF Reference 0.0 Lagging 0.0 Leading 0.80 Lagging
7. Const_Gen_PF_Ref 0.0 Lagging 0.0 Leading 0.80 Lagging
8. PF Deadband 0.0 1.0 0.025
9. Voltage Low Limit 50.0 300xPT 60xPT Volts, kV
10. Voltage Low Alarm Disabled Enabled Disabled
11. Voltage High Limit 50.0 300xPT 80xPT Volts, kV
12. Voltage High Alarm Disabled Enabled Disabled
13. Voltage Switches Disabled Enabled Disabled
NOTE: Different voltage units displayed are chosen in Menu 5.
Menu 5—Configuration
1. Configuration Key 0 100 0
2. PT Winding Ratio 1:1 1000:1 1.0:1
3. CT Rating 5:5 10 000:5 5:5 Amperes
4. PT Voltage Input 120 240 120
5. Voltage Display * V L–N kV L–N Volts L–L Volts L–N
6. System Frequency 50 60 60 Hz
7. Process Action Direct Indirect Direct
8. Network Address 1 16 16
9. Network Service Pin
10. Revert Status Lock In Last Hardware Lock In Last
11. Net Dropout Time 0.50 50.00 5.00 Sec
12. Utility Breaker Open Logic Direct Indirect Indirect
* NOTE: Use kV only when Primary Voltage is greater than 33 kV.
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Menu 6—Calibration
1. Calibration Key 0 100 0
2. Process Input 0 22 0 mA
3. Remote Input 0 22 0 mA
4. PT Phase A 0 300xPT Volts, kV
5. PT Phase B 0 300xPT Volts, kV
6. PT Phase C 0 300xPT Volts, kV
7. CT Phase A 0 7xCT Amps
8. CT Phase B 0 7xCT Amps
9. CT Phase C 0 7xCT Amps
10. Gen Bus Voltage 0 300xPT Volts, kV
11. Synchroscope –57.3 57.3 Degrees
12. Command Input Hardware Network Hardware
Menu 7—Electrical Parameters

Name Min Value Max Value Initial Dimension
Value
1. Active Power (P) * –30 000 +30 000 Watts, kW, MW
2. Apparent Power (S) 0 30 000 VA, kVA, MVA
3. Reactive Power (Q) 30 000 30 000 VAR, kVAR (Absorb
Generate Absorb or Generator)
4. Power Factor (PF) 0.0 Lagging 0.0 Leading Lagging, Leading
5. Phase A 40xPT 300xPT Volts, kV
6. Phase A 0.0 7xCT Amps
7. Phase A PF 0.0 Leading 0.0 Lagging Lagging, Leading
8. Phase B 40xPT 300xPT Volts, kV
9. Phase B 0.0 7xCT Amps
10.Phase B PF 0.0 Leading 0.0 Lagging Lagging, Leading
11. Phase C 40xPT 300xPT Volts, kV
12. Phase C 0.0 7xCT Amps
13. Phase C PF 0.0 Leading 0.0 Lagging Lagging, Leading
14. Utility Frequency 0 66 Hz
15. Gen Bus Frequency 0 66 Hz
16. Gen Bus Voltage 40xPT 300xPT Volts, kV
17. Synchroscope –180 180 Degrees
18. Slip Frequency –1.0 Slow 5.0 Fast Hz (Fast or Slow)
19. System Load –100 +120 %
20. System PF 0.5 Lagging 0.5 Leading Lagging, Leading
* NOTE: Active Power is positive when exporting power, and negative when
importing power.
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Menu 8—Control Status Monitor

1. Synchronizer Mode Off
Auto-Off
Permissive
Check
Run
Sync Timer
Synchronized
2. Load Control Mode Off Line
Baseload
Baseload Lower
Baseload Raise
Baseload Remote
Utility Unload
Process Ramp
Process Control
Process Lower
Process Raise
Process Remote
Import_Export Ramp
Import_Export Control
Import_Export Lower
Import_Export Raise
Import_Export Remote
3. Import/Export Ref Low Limit PU
High Limit PU
4. Process Reference Low Limit PU
High Limit PU
5. Load Command Output 0 to 100%
6. PF Command Output
7. PF Reference
8. Synchronizer Timeout Alarm On/Alarm Off
9. Sync Reclose Limit Alarm On/Alarm Off
10. Utility High Limit Alarm On/Alarm Off
11. Utility Low Limit Alarm On/Alarm Off
12. Generator High Limit Alarm On/Alarm Off
13. Generator Low Limit Alarm On/Alarm Off
14. High Process Limit Alarm On/Alarm Off
15. Low Process Limit Alarm On/Alarm Off
16. Low Voltage Limit Alarm On/Alarm Off
17. High Voltage Limit Alarm On/Alarm Off
Menu 9—Discrete Inputs/Outputs

1. Synch Check Mode Contact Open/Closed
2. Synch Permissive Contact Open/Closed
3. Synch Run Mode Contact Open/Closed
4. Utility C.B. Aux Contact Open/Closed
5. Utility Unload Contact Open/Closed
6. Import / Export Contact Open/Closed
7. Process Control Contact Open/Closed
8. Ramp Pause Contact Open/Closed
9. Setpoint Raise Contact Open/Closed
10. Setpoint Lower Contact Open/Closed
11. Raise Voltage Contact Open/Closed
12. Lower Voltage Contact Open/Closed
13. Test Key 0 100
14. Breaker Close Relay Energized/De-energized
15. Utility Breaker Open Energized/De-energized
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16. Gen Breaker Open Energized/De-energized
17. Alarm Relay Energized/De-energized
18. Low Limit Relay Energized/De-energized
19. High Limit Relay Energized/De-energized
20. Load Switch 1 Relay Energized/De-energized
21. Load Switch 2 Relay Energized/De-energized
22. Sync Enable LED On/Off
23. High Limit LED On/Off
24. Low Limit LED On/Off
25. Watchdog LED On/Off
NOTE: Items 15, 16, and 17 are normally energized relay driver outputs. All
others are normally de-energized relay driver outputs.
Menu 0—Diagnostics
1. CPU Diagnostics
2. ROM Checksum
3. Active M/DSLCs 1 16
4. Retrieve LON Status Press “.” Key/Status Retrieved
5. Transmit Errors 0 65535
6. Transaction Timeouts 0 65535
7. Rcv Transaction Full 0 65535
8. Lost Messages 0 65535
9. Missed Messages 0 65535
10. Last Reset Cause Power Up Reset
External Reset
Watchdog Reset
Software Reset
Cleared
Unknown
11. Node State NoAppl, Unconfigured
Appl, Unconfigured
Configured, Off-line
Soft Off-line
Bypass Off-line
Configured, On-line
Unknown
12. LON Error Log No Error
Bad Event
NV Length Mismatch
NV Msg Too Short
EEPROM Write Fail
Bad Address Type
Preemption Timeout
Already Preempted
Sync NV Update Lost
Invalid Resp Alloc
Invalid Domain
Read Past EndOfMsg
Write Past EndOfMsg
Addr Table Index
Incomplete Msg
Update On Output NV
No Msg Avail
Illegal Send
Unknown PDU
Invalid NV Index
Divide by Zero
Invalid Appl Error
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Memory Alloc Fail
Write Net Buffer
Appl CS Error
Cnfg CS Error
Invalid Xcvr Reg
Xcvr Reg Timeout
Write Appl Buffer
IO Ready
Self Test Failed
Subnet Router
Authentication
Self Inst Semaphore
Read Write Semaphore
Appl Signature Bad
Router Firmware
Unknown
13. LON Interface Errors 0 65535
14. A/D Errors 0 65535
15. Network Loop True/False
16. Hardware Loop True/False
17. DI Commands Network/Hardware
Menu (Set Point) Descriptions

Menu 1—Synchronizer
1. Sync Gain (proportional term) determines how fast the synchronizer
responds to an error in speed or phase. Adjust gain to provide stable control
during synchronizing. Lower value to slow response.
2. Sync Stability (integral term) compensates for delay in the synchronizer

control loop. Prevents low frequency hunting and damping (overshoot or
undershoot) when the synchronizer is enabled or a speed transient occurs
during synchronizing.
3. Slip Frequency Ref specifies the positive or negative (fast or slow) slip
frequency reference used for slip frequency synchronizing. Setting the slip
frequency reference to 0 selects phase matching synchronizing.
4. Slip Window is the maximum allowed deviation in slip (+ or +) from the slip
frequency reference when initiating breaker closure.
5. Max Phase Window is the maximum allowable electrical phase angle (+ or

+) between the bus and generator when the synchronizer initiates breaker
closure.
6. Voltage Matching enables or disables the synchronizer voltage matching

function.
7. Voltage Window is the maximum allowable percent the local bus voltage
may differ from the utility voltage for the synchronizer to issue a breaker
closure command, if voltage matching is enabled. If the slip frequency
reference is positive (fast) the local bus voltage may not be less than the
utility voltage. If the slip frequency reference is negative (slow) the local bus
voltage may not be greater than the utility voltage. This ensures that the
initial reactive power flow is in the same direction as the initial real power
flow.
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8. Breaker Delay specifies the time required for the circuit breaker blades to
engage after receiving a closure command. Set to 0 when doing phase
matching.
9. CB Close Hold Time specifies the maximum elapsed time the synchronizer
will maintain the breaker closure relay driver output low. Failure to receive
the CB Aux contact signal during this interval results in a failed close
attempt. The breaker closure relay driver returns high when the CB Aux
contact signal is received or the specified time expires.
10. Close Attempts is the number of attempts the synchronizer will make to
close the circuit breaker. The sync fail alarm (if enabled) will be activated
and the synchronizer will enter the OFF mode if the breaker fails to close in
the specified number of tries. The synchronizer discrete inputs must be set
to OFF to clear the current close attempts and alarm.
11. Reclose Delay is the number of seconds between attempts to close the
circuit breaker if a failed attempt occurs. If the CB Aux contact remains
closed for one reclose delay interval, synchronization is assumed to have
occurred.
12. Sync Reclose Alarm enables or disables the alarm generated when
reaching the maximum close attempts.
13. Sync Timeout is the interval over which the synchronizer will attempt to get
synchronization. A value of 0 seconds disables the Sync Timeout function.
The interval begins when generator voltage is detected and either the run or
permissive mode select input is activated. Failure to get a CB Aux contact
closure within the specified time will result in a synch timeout alarm. The
synchronizer must be set to off mode to clear the interval timer and alarm.
14. Sync Timeout Alarm enables or disables the alarm generated by

exceeding the synch timeout interval without getting synchronization.
15. Auto Re-Synchronize enables or disables the synchronizer function after

achieving synchronization. Synchronization is assumed to have been
achieved if one Reclose Delay time interval passes with the CB Aux contact
closed. If this set point is set to disabled, the synchronizer is set to auto-off
mode after synchronizing. The synchronizer must be set to the off mode and
then back to the desired operating mode to resume operation. If this set
point is set to Enabled, the synchronizer will automatically restart in the
selected operating mode when synchronization is lost, as indicated when
the CB Aux contact opens. On restart, the synch timeout timer and close
attempts count are reset to their specified values.
Menu 2—Load Control

1. Imp/Exp Gain (proportional term) determines how fast the load control
responds to an import/export load error. Gain is set to provide stable control.
2. Imp/Exp Stability (integral term) compensates for lags in the load control
loop. It prevents slow hunting and controls damping (overshoot or
undershoot) after a load disturbance.
3. Imp/Exp Derivative adjusts the rate of change in the load command during
a load transient.
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4. Imp/Exp Deadband selects the maximum error band within which the
import/export control does not respond. A wider deadband prevents
response to noise, but allows larger steady state errors to exist without
action.
5. Load Input Filter adjusts the bandwidth of the digital low pass filter on the
load controller input. Higher frequency settings result in a faster control
response.
6. Import/Export Droop is the droop setting for the import/export controller.

The effect of droop is to make the control more resistant to variations from
the import/export reference. This droop has the effect of causing the target
import/export level to go towards a zero power transfer situation with
increasing load. When set to the default value of zero the import/export
control has no droop.
7. Rated Load is the 100% maximum load setting of the entire plant. It is equal
to the sum of 100% load on all generators, or the maximum allowable
import/export level.
8. Import/Export Level sets the desired import/export level at which the

MSLC controls. Note: If droop is non-zero, the MSLC will actually control at
a slightly lower import/export level.
9. Import/Export 4 mA is the desired import/export reference when the

remote load setting input is equal to 4 mA. This setting may be higher or
lower than the 20 mA remote load setting. The control linearly interpolates
between the 4 and 20 mA settings.
10. Import/Export 20 mA is the desired import/export reference when the

remote load setting input is equal to 20 mA. This setting may be higher or
lower than the 4 mA remote load setting. The control linearly interpolates
between the 4 and 20 mA settings.
11. Baseload 4 mA is the desired base load reference when the remote load
setting input is equal to 4 mA. This setting may be higher or lower than the
20 mA remote load setting. The control linearly interpolates between the 4
and 20 mA settings.
12. Baseload 20 mA is the desired base load reference when the remote load
setting input is equal to 20 mA. This setting may be higher or lower than the
4 mA remote load setting. The control linearly interpolates between the 4
and 20 mA settings.
13. Load Ramp Rate is the rate at which the control ramps between modes in
%/sec. Remember, this refers to loading the utility, which is then unloading
the generator set.
14. Unload Ramp Rate is the rate at which the control ramps between modes
in %/sec. Remember, this refers to unloading the utility, which is then
loading the generator set.
15. Raise Load Rate is the rate at which the control changes the load reference
when the set point raise switch is activated.
16. Lower Load Rate is the rate at which the control changes the load
reference when the set point lower switch is activated.
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17. Utility Unload Trip is the import/export load level that the MSLC must be
below before issuing the utility breaker open command during a utility
unload.
18. Gen Unload Trip is the percentage system load level that the MSLC must
be below before issuing the Local/Gen Bus breaker open command during a
Local/Gen Bus unload.
19. Util High Load PU is the import/export load level where (if enabled) the
high limit discrete output is energized and the high limit alarm is activated. It
is also limits the maximum import/export reference setting.
20. Util High Load DO is the import/export load level where (if enabled) the
high limit discrete output is de-energized and the high limit alarm is
deactivated.
21. Utility High Limit specifies if the high load limit will activate (de-energize)
the alarm relay.
22. Utility Low Limit PU is the import/export load level where (if enabled) the
low limit discrete output is energized and the low limit alarm is activated. It is
also limits the minimum import/export reference setting.
23. Utility Low Limit DO is the import/export load level where (if enabled) the
low limit discrete output is de-energized and the low limit alarm is
deactivated.
24. Utility Low Limit specifies if the low load Limit will activate the (de-
energize) the alarm relay.
25. Util Limit Switches specifies if the high and low load limit discrete outputs
will activate on high or low load.
26. Generator Load High specifies if the generator high limit alarm will activate
the alarm relay. The generator high limit alarm is activated when the MSLC
is required to output a system load of 100% to the DSLC controls in order to
meet its reference.
27. Generator Load Low specifies if the generator low limit alarm will activate
the alarm relay. The generator low limit alarm is caused when the MSLC is
required to output a system load of 0% to the DSLC controls in order to
meet its reference.
28. Gen Limit Switches specifies if the high and low limit discrete outputs will
activate when the system load set point reaches 100% or 0% respectively.
29. Gen Load Switch 1 PU sets the percentage system load level at which load
switch #1 discrete output is activated.
30. Gen Load Switch 1 DO sets the percentage system load level at which
load switch #1 discrete output is de-activated.
31. Gen Load Switch 2 PU sets the percentage system load level at which load
switch #2 discrete output is activated.
32. Gen Load Switch 2 DO sets the percentage system load level at which
load switch #2 discrete output is de-activated.
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Menu 3—Process Control

1. Process Control Gain (proportional term) determines how fast the process
control responds to an error between the process variable and reference.
The gain is set to provide stable control of the process.
2. Process Stability (integral term) compensates for delay in the process

control loop. It prevents low frequency hunting and damping (overshoot or
undershoot) when a process disturbance occurs.
3. Process Derivative adjusts the rate of change of the system load

percentage sent to the associated DSLC controls during a process level
transient.
4. Process Deadband is the error window within which the process control
integrator is not updated. This is used for control of high noise processes.
Set to 0.0 mA for normal, non-deadband control.
5. Process Droop is the load droop desired based on process level.
6. Process Filter adjusts the bandwidth of the filter on the process input.
Higher frequency settings result in faster control response, but also more
response to process noise.
7. Process Reference is the internal reference for the process control.
8. Raise Reference Rate is the rate at which the internal process reference is
increased when the setpoint raise command is initiated in the process
control mode.
9. Lower Reference Rate is the rate at which the internal process reference is
decreased when the setpoint lower command is initiated in the process
control mode.
10. High Limit PU is the process input level where (if enabled) the high limit
discrete output is energized and the high limit alarm is activated. It also
limits the maximum internal process reference set point.
11. High Limit DO is the process input level where (if enabled) the high limit
discrete output is de-energized and the high limit alarm is de-activated.
12. High Limit Alarm specifies if the process high limit alarm will activated (de-
13. Low Limit PU is the process input level where (if enabled) the low limit
discrete output is energized and the low limit alarm is activated. It also limits
the minimum internal process reference set point.
14. Low Limit DO is the process input level where (if enabled) the low limit
discrete output is de-energized and the low limit alarm is de-activated.
15. Low Limit Alarm specifies if the process low limit alarm will activated (de-
16. Process Switches specifies if the process high and low limits will activate
the high and low limit discrete outputs.
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Menu 4—VAR/PF Control

1. VAR/PF/Constant Gen PF Control Mode selects the reactive load control
mode for the MSLC. There are three options:
A) VAR control, which will maintain a constant VAR load level across the
utility tie by varying the reactive load on the generators to maintain the
kVAR reference level.
B) PF control, which will maintain a constant PF across the utility tie by
varying the reactive load on the generators to maintain the PF reference
level.
C) Constant Gen PF control which will maintain a constant PF on any
generators operating under the MSLC command. The generators will use
the Constant Gen PF reference of the MSLC as their individual generator
PF reference value.
2. VAR/PF Gain (proportional term) determines how fast the control responds
to a VAR/PF error, and is set to obtain stable control.
3. VAR/PF Stability (integral term) compensates for lag in the control loop. It
prevents slow hunting and controls damping (overshoot and undershoot)
after a load disturbance.
4. Rated kVARS is the rated kVAR loading of the utility. Normally in systems
rated for 0.8 PF, this will be 0.75 of the rated kW loading and 0.6 of the kVA
rating.
5. kVAR Reference is the internal set point which the control maintains when
in VAR control mode.
 A kVAR reference showing “Absorb” will absorb VARs from the

utility into the generators/load (typically a Leading generator
PF).
 A kVAR reference showing “Generate” will generate VARs from
the generators/load into the utility (typically a Lagging generator
PF).
6. PF Reference is the internal set point which the control maintains when in
PF control mode.
 A PF reference showing “Leading” will absorb VARs from the

utility into the generators/load (typically a Leading generator
PF).
 A PF reference showing “Lagging” will generate VARs from the
generators/load into the utility (typically a Lagging generator
PF).
7. Const_Gen_PF_Ref is the constant reference the MSLC sends to the

DSLC controls (the reference level at which to maintain each DSLC control's
generator) when in constant generator power factor control mode. In this
mode the DSLC control will maintain a constant generator PF level
regardless of the amount of VARs being absorbed/generated across the
utility tie.
It is recommended that the Constant Generator Power Factor control

mode be used in applications where the total generator kVAR
capacity is less than the kVAR load of the system.
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8. PF Deadband is the error window within which the VAR/PF control does not
react.
9. Voltage Low Limit specifies the voltage low limit alarm set point. It is also
the lower limit for the synchronizing voltage matching function (below which
it will not allow a breaker closure command) and the minimum manual
voltage set point.
10. Voltage Low Alarm specifies if the voltage low limit alarm will activate (de-
11. Voltage High Limit specifies the voltage high limit alarm set point. It is also
the higher limit for the synchronizing voltage matching function (above
which it will not allow a breaker closure command) and the maximum
manual voltage set point.
12. Voltage High Alarm specifies if the voltage high limit alarm will activate (de-
13. Voltage Switches specifies if the voltage high and low limits will activate
the high and low limit relay drivers.
Menu 5—Configuration
1. Configuration Key is set to 49 to allow changing configuration set points.
All discrete input switches must be open to adjust configuration of set points.
2. PT Winding Ratio is set to correspond to the potential transformer winding

ratio. NOTE: Local Gen Bus and Utility Bus potential transformer ratios must
be the same.
3. CT Rating is set to correspond to the current transformer ratio.
4. PT Voltage Input specifies whether the 120 or 240 voltage inputs are used.
The 120 and 240 volt inputs are rated to handle up to 150 and 300
volts respectively. A line-to-neutral voltage from a 480 volt line-to-
line system can be used on the 240 volt input as it would provide a
277 Vac signal at the designated PT input.
5. Voltage Display specifies whether the voltages displayed on the Hand Held
Programmer for menus 4 and 7 are line-to-line or line-to-neutral. Use only
kV when primary voltage is greater than 33 kV.
6. System Frequency specifies the nominal system operating frequency (50

or 60 Hz).
7. Process Action specifies if the process variable is direct or indirect acting.

If the process variable increases when the associated generators' load
increases, the action is direct. Conversely, if the process variable decreases
when the associated generators' load increases, the action is indirect.
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8. Network Address is a unique address for the MSLC in a system. It must be
different from all DSLC controls in that system and is a number between 1
and 16. It is preferable to set the MSLC in the system to a network address
of 16, because the associated DSLC controls begin looking for MSLCs at
address 16. After setting the network address, press the “SAVE” key to put
the new address into effect.
In systems where the MSLC is installed with Echelon equipped

devices other than its associated DSLC controls (see Chapter 8)
using a network management tool, the network management tool
automatically assigns the MSLC a unique address. In this case, the
network address cannot be changed using the Hand Held
Programmer. It will revert to its previous value after the “SAVE” key
is pressed.
9. Network Service Pin causes a unique identification code (set at the

Echelon manufacturing plant) to be transmitted on the network. This is used
for network management in systems containing devices other than MSLC
and DSLC controls.
10. Revert Status is used only in applications which use 723 speed controls
that communicate over the LON network to the DSLC. This is a “don’t care”
setpoint for all other applications. Revert status sets the failure mode the
DSLC will assume if it has been receiving network commands, and these
commands fail. The revert status setpoint can be set for either hardware or
network.
If set to hardware, the DSLC/MSLC will revert immediately and without

consideration to transient changes to the hardware inputs upon a network
failure. Once the network is recovered, the DSLC will immediately revert
back to the network command inputs without consideration to transient
changes.
If set to lock in last, the DSLC/MSLC will lock the last valid network
command input in its memory. This input will remain in place unless:
A) The network recovers, and the network command of the recovered

network matches that of the last valid network command input received prior
to network failure. This is referred to as the “Network Loop” (displayed as
Loop 3 in menu 0 of the DSLC hand held programmer).
B) The hardware discrete inputs match those of the last valid network
command. If the hardware discrete inputs match, the control will use the
hardware inputs from that point on, until the network recovers. Once the
network recovers, the new network command input on the recovered
network must match the hardware input before the transition back to the
network command inputs becomes active. This is referred to as the
“Hardware Loop” (displayed as Loop 4 in menu 0 of the DSLC hand held
programmer).
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The command inputs can be “forced” at any time to Hardware by

setting the Command Input setpoint in menu 6 to “Hardware”. This
action will cause an immediate transition to all hardware inputs
(analog and discrete) of the DSLC/MSLC.
The specific command groups (USE_DS, USE_CBAUX, USE_RR, and

USE_PS) can be forced to hardware at any time by changing the 723
setpoint for these tunable values from TRUE (network) to FALSE
(hardware).
The USE_PS and USE_RR inputs will always revert to the hardware
inputs on a network failure, and automatically reset back to the
network inputs when the network recovers, regardless of the Revert
Status setting in the DSLC/MSLC.
11. Net Dropout Time is used only in applications which use 723 speed
controls that communicate over the LON network to the DSLC. This is a
“don’t care” setpoint for all other applications.
The network dropout time is a counter, which can be incremented in 0.5

second steps between 0.5 and 50 seconds. This timer sets the maximum
allowable time which will elapse, and within which at least three valid
messages must be received by the DSLC/MSLC. If less than three valid
messages are received in this time, the network is considered to have failed.
The network time is also used to establish the parameters for a recovered
network. The DSLC must receive three valid messages within three times
(3x) the network dropout time for the network to be considered OK. This is a
fixed multiplier, and a failed network will always take at least three times the
Network Dropout Time to recover.
The Network Dropout Time is updated only on power up of the

DSLC/MSLC. This value may be changed and stored in memory
using the hand held programmer, but changes to this setting will not
affect operation until power is cycled to the DSLC/MSLC.
12. Util Breaker Open Logic selects the logic used for the MSLC Utility
Breaker Open output on terminal 22.
Any changes to the Utility Breaker Open Logic setpoint must be

saved using the hand held programmer, and power must be cycled to
the MSLC before the new setting will be active. This is to protect the
system against accidental changes made to this setpoint causing an
accidental opening of the utility tie breaker.
INDIRECT
If set for Indirect, the Breaker Open Command Output will be normally
energized, and will de-energize to issue a utility breaker open command.
The Utility Breaker Open command is issued during normal operation in
Utility Unload mode.
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An indirect setting will cause the utility breaker open command to

de-energize (open the utility breaker) on loss of power to the MSLC,
or on MSLC CPU failure (CPU OK LED ON COVER OF MSLC IS OFF).
DIRECT
If set for direct, the Breaker Open Command Output will be normally de-
energized, and will energize to issue a utility breaker open command. The
Utility Breaker Open Command is issued during normal operation in the
Utility Unload Mode.
A direct setting will cause the utility breaker open command to

remain de-energized (no action to open the utility tie breaker) on loss
of power to the MSLC, or on MSLC CPU failure (CPU OK LED ON
COVER OF MSLC IS OFF).
Menu 6—Calibration
1. Calibration Key is set to 49 to allow changing calibration set points. This is
normally used to display analog input or output during installation or
troubleshooting. Calibration should be done using calibrated reference
meters.
2. Process Input displays the current value on the 4–20 mA process variable
input. Raise or lower the displayed value to correspond to the actual input
value during calibration.
3. Remote Input displays the current value on the 4–20 mA remote input.
Raise or lower the displayed value to correspond to the actual mA input
value during calibration.
4. PT Phase A displays the sensed utility bus phase A voltage at the DSLC
terminal strip. When potential is applied to the control, adjust the displayed
value such that the voltage in Menu 7 corresponds to the actual utility phase
A voltage. NOTE: This must be calibrated as part of the installation on the
actual switchboard.
5. PT Phase B displays the sensed utility bus phase B voltage at the DSLC
B voltage. NOTE: This must be calibrated as part of the installation on the
actual switchboard.
6. PT Phase C displays the sensed utility bus phase C voltage at the DSLC
C voltage. NOTE: This must be calibrated as part of the installation on the
actual switchboard.
7. CT Phase A displays the sensed phase A current. When currents are

applied to the control, adjust the displayed value to equal the actual phase A
current. NOTE: This must be calibrated as part of the installation on the
actual switchboard.
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8. CT Phase B displays the sensed phase B current. When currents are
applied to the control, adjust the displayed value to equal the actual phase B
actual switchboard.
9. CT Phase C displays the sensed phase C current. When currents are

applied to the control, adjust the displayed value to equal the actual phase C
actual switchboard.
10. Gen Bus Voltage displays the sensed local/gen bus phase A voltage at the
DSLC terminal strip. When potential is applied to the control, adjust the
displayed value such that the voltage in Menu 7 corresponds to the actual
local/gen phase A voltage. NOTE: This must be calibrated as part of the
installation on the actual switchboard.
11. Synchroscope compensates for phase shift between the utility and
local/gen bus potential transformers. If the synchroscope does not remain at
0.00 (in the Check Mode) during phase matching synchronizing (see
adjustment later in this chapter), adjust this set point until the synchroscope
remains at 0.00. After the breaker is closed, do a final adjustment for 0.00.
NOTE: If line-to-line voltage is used for the single phase local/gen bus input,
a 300 phase error will initially exist. This must be adjusted as mentioned
above before automatic operation is initiated. THE “SAVE” KEY MUST BE
PRESSED TO STORE THE PROPER PHASE OFFSET AFTER IT HAS
BEEN CALIBRATED!
12. Command Input is used only in applications which use 723 speed controls
that communicate over the LON network to the DSLC. This is a “don’t care”
setpoint for all other applications.
The command input setpoint can be set for either “hardware”, or “network”.
If set to hardware, the DSLC will only recognize the hardware discrete and
analog (4–20 mA) inputs it is receiving, regardless of the presence of
messages on the LON network. If set to network, the DSLC will monitor the
network for active command input messages and only recognize these
messages, regardless of the hardware input status, unless there is a
network failure. If there is a network failure, the DSLC will operate on
command inputs according to the Revert Status setpoint.
The status of the network and of the network and hardware loops can be
monitored in menu 0 of the DSLC/MSLC hand held programmer.
The DI COMMANDS monitor in menu 0 has three states:

 HARDWARE—indicates that the MSLC is using the hardware discrete
inputs
 NETWORK—indicates that the MSLC is using the network discrete inputs
 FAULT—indicates that the network has failed
A cycling between network and hardware may be seen in the DI

COMMANDS menu item if the control is set for command inputs from
hardware, but a valid message is being seen on the network.
The DI Commands monitor shows only the status of the USE_DS command
inputs. The USE_CBAUX and USE_PS, USE_RR status is not indicated by
this display.
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The status of the Network Loop (displayed as “Loop 3”) and Hardware
Loop (displayed as “Loop 4”) can also be monitored in menu 0. These
loops are normally false, but when there is a failure of the network, and the
DSLC/MSLC revert status is set to Lock In Last, the Network Loop or the
Hardware Loop will transition from false to true. The Network Loop and the
Hardware Loop cannot both be true at the same time. The indication of
which loop is true will assist operators in deciding whether the recovered
network must match the last valid network input prior to network failure, or
match the current hardware inputs for a transition back to the recovered
network command inputs.
Menu 7—Electrical Parameters

1. Active Power (P) is the real power (kW) flowing across the utility tie.
Negative values indicate power imported and positive values indicate power
exported. In more recent software versions, the terms “import” and “export”
replace the ± indications.
2. Apparent Power (S) is the apparent power (kVA) flowing across the utility
tie. Apparent Power is displayed as an absolute value.
3. Reactive Power (Q) is the reactive power (kVAR) flowing across the utility
tie.
 A kVAR reading showing “Absorb” indicates absorbed VARs

from the utility into the generators/load (typically a Leading
generator PF).
 A kVAR reading showing “Generate” indicates generated VARs
from the generators/load into the utility (typically a Lagging
generator PF).
4. Power Factor (PF) is the power factor of the power flowing across the utility
tie breaker.
 A PF reading showing “Leading” indicates absorbed VARs from

the utility into the generators/load (typically a Leading generator
PF).
 A PF reading showing “Lagging” indicates generated VARs from
the generators/load into the utility (typically a Lagging generator
PF).
5. Phase A is the voltage on phase A of the utility bus. This voltage is used for
voltage matching and is compared to the high and low limits in menu 4.
6. Phase A is the current on phase A of the utility bus.
7. Phase A PF is the power factor on phase A of the utility bus.
8. Phase B is the voltage on phase B of the utility bus.
9. Phase B is the current on phase B of the utility bus.
10. Phase B PF is the power factor on phase B of the utility bus.
11. Phase C is the voltage on phase C of the utility bus.
12. Phase C is the current on phase C of the utility bus.
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13. Phase C PF is the power factor on phase C of the utility bus.
14. Utility Frequency is the frequency of the utility bus.
15. Gen Bus Frequency is the frequency of the local/gen bus.
16. Gen Bus Voltage is the voltage of the local/gen bus.
17. Synchroscope is the phase difference between the utility and local/gen bus
phase A voltage wave forms. This should track with the switchgear's analog
synchroscope (if installed). If it does not calibration in Menu 6 is required.
18. Slip Frequency is the difference in frequency between the utility and
local/gen bus phase A voltage wave forms.
19. System Load is the current system (load sharing) load percentage. NOTE:
This is the value seen on the DSLC controls in isochronous load sharing.
The output of the MSLC for system load is displayed in Menu 8 as the Load
Command Output.
20. System PF is the current system power factor, which is the average power
factor of all generators being controlled by the MSLC. This is the same
value seen on the DSLC controls in menu 8.
Menu 8—Control Status Monitor

1. Synchronizer Mode is the current operating mode of the synchronizer
function.
2. Load Control Mode is the current operating mode of the load control
function.
3. Import/Export Ref is the current import/export load reference level.
4. Process Reference is the current process reference level.
5. Load Command Output is the current output from the MSLC telling the
associated DSLC controls what level to set their system load percentage.
6. PF Command Output is the current PF command being sent from the

MSLC to the DSLC controls operating under control of the MSLC (parallel
mode indicated in menu 8 of the DSLC as the Load Control Mode). The
MSLC will adjust the PF Command Output as necessary to maintain a VAR,
PF, or Constant Generator PF level. A lagging PF command output will drive
the DSLC controlled generators operating under the MSLC control to a more
lagging generator PF. A leading PF command output will drive the DSLC
controlled generators operating under the MSLC control to a more leading
generator PF.
7. PF Reference is the internal reference setpoint of the MSLC.
8. Synchronizer Timeout is the status of the alarm for exceeding the

synchronizer timeout interval.
9. Sync Reclose Limit is the status of the alarm for exceeding the
synchronizer close attempts limit.
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10. Utility High Limit is the status of the alarm for exceeding the high
import/export load limit set point.
11. Utility Low Limit is the status of the alarm for exceeding the low
import/export load limit set point.
12. Generator High Limit is the status of the alarm when the MSLC load
command output reaches 100%.
13. Generator Low Limit is the status of the alarm when the MSLC load
command output reaches 0%.
14. High Process Limit is the status of the alarm for exceeding the process
control input high limit set point.
15. Low Process Limit is the status of the alarm for exceeding the process
control input low limit set point.
16. Low Voltage Limit is the status of the alarm for exceeding the low voltage
limit set point.
17. High Voltage Limit is the status of the alarm for exceeding the high voltage
limit set point.
Menu 9—Discrete Inputs/Outputs

1. Synch Check Switch is the status of the synchronizer Check Mode switch
input.
2. Synch Permissive is the status of the synchronizer Permissive Mode

switch input.
3. Synch Run Mode is the status of the synchronizer Run Mode switch input.
4. Utility C.B. Aux is the status of the CB Aux contact input.
5. Utility Unload is the status of the Utility Unload contact input.
6. Import / Export is the status of the Import/Export contact input.
7. Process Control is the status of the process control contact input.
8. Ramp Pause is the status of the ramp pause contact input.
9. Setpoint Raise is the status of the set point raise contact input.
10. Setpoint Lower is the status of the set point lower contact input.
11. Raise Voltage is the status of the voltage raise contact input.
12. Lower Voltage is the status of the voltage lower contact input.
13. Test Key must be set to 49 to allow closing of discrete outputs for test
purposes. In addition, all discrete inputs must be open to allow testing of
discrete outputs.
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14. Breaker Close Relay is the status of the circuit breaker closure command
relay.
15. Utility Breaker Open is the status of the utility breaker open command
relay.
16. Gen Breaker Open is the status of the local/gen bus breaker open
command relay.
17. Alarm Relay is the status of the alarm Relay.
18. Low Limit Relay is the status of the Low Limit relay.
19. High Limit Relay is the status of the High Limit relay.
20. Load Switch 1 Relay is the status of the load switch #1 relay.
21. Load Switch 2 Relay is the status of the load switch #2 relay.
22. Sync Enable LED is the status of the SYNC ENABLE LED.
23. High Limit LED is the status of the HIGH LIMIT LED.
24. Low Limit LED is the status of the LOW LIMIT LED.
25. Watchdog LED is the status of the CPU OK LED.
Menu 0—Diagnostics
1. CPU Diagnostics is the result of power up diagnostics. A value of 49
indicates no problems found. Any other value indicates an internal failure in
the microprocessor or memory.
2. ROM Checksum is the result of doing a “checksum” test on program

memory. This value is verified each time the control is powered up. This
number is for factory test only. A failure in the ROM checksum test will also
result in a Diagnostic Result other than 49.
3. Active M/DSLCs is the number of MSLC/DSLC controls currently powered

on the network. This value is used to verify that all MSLC/DSLC controls in
the network are in communication with each other.
4. Retrieve LON Status retrieves the network error statistics accumulators,

the cause of the last reset, the state of the node, and the last run-time error
logged. Pressing the “.” key will retrieve the current statistics which can be
observed with the following set points.
Transmission errors will occur on occasion. Frequent occurrence of

transmission errors (up to several per second in large systems) indicates an
overloaded network, faulty network wiring, or a defective control in the
network.
5. Transmit Errors is the number of CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) errors

detected during packet reception. These may be due to collisions or noise
on the transceiver input. Pressing the “.” key will retrieve the current number
of transmission error statistics.
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6. Transaction Timeouts is the number of times that the node failed to
receive expected acknowledgments after retrying the configured number of
times. These may be due to destination nodes being inaccessible on the
network, transmission failures because of noise on the channel, or if any
destination node has insufficient buffers or receive transaction records.
When using Request/Response service or network variable polling, a
transaction timeout can also occur if the destination node application
program does not return to the scheduler frequently enough because
responses are synchronized with the application tasks.
7. Rcv Transaction Full is the number of times than an incoming packet was
discarded because there was no room in the transaction database. These
may be due to excessively long receive timers, or inadequate size of the
transaction database.
8. Lost Messages is the number of times than an incoming packet was

discarded because no application buffer was available. These may be due
to an application program being too slow to process incoming packets, due
to insufficient application buffers, or due to excess traffic on the channel.
Messages will be lost when power is initially applied to a DSLC while power
up diagnostics are being performed (the number will depend on the number
of DSLC controls in the system).
9. Missed Messages is the number of times that an incoming packet was

discarded because there was no network buffer available. These may be
due to excess traffic on the channel, to insufficient network buffers, or to the
network buffers not being large enough to accept all packets on the channel,
whether or not addressed to this node.
10. Last Reset Cause is the cause of the last reset of the network processor.
11. Node State indicates the current state of the network processor. The normal
node state is “Configured, On-line”. Other states can occur during
installation of the control using network management tools.
12. LON Error Log is the last run-timer error logged.
13. LON Interface Errors is the number of errors detected by the MSLC
processor software during communicating with the network processor.
Errors can occur during custom installation of the control with network
management tools. Occasional errors will not effect control operation.
Frequent errors indicate a defective control.
14. A/D Errors is the number of errors detected by the MSLC software during
communication with the A/D (analog-to-digital) converter. Occasional errors
will not effect control operation. Frequent errors may be caused by
excessive electrical noise or extreme voltage transients on the wiring, or by
a defective control.
15. Network Loop is a TRUE/FALSE indication which, when true, indicates a

network command input failure has occurred, causing the MSLC control to
lock into the last valid network operating command. See Chapter 3, “Menu 5
Configuration” section, for more details on network command operations.
16. Hardware Loop is a TRUE/FALSE indication which, when true, indicates a

network command input failure has occurred, causing the MSLC control to
lock into the current hardware input operating commands. See Chapter 3,
“Menu 5 Configuration” section, for more details on network command
operations.
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17. DI Commands is an indication of the current state of operating command
input status to the control. See Chapter 3, “Menu 5 Configuration” section,
for more details on network command operations.
Prestart Setup Procedure

Connect the Hand Held Programmer to the Diagnostics and Service Port. Apply
dc power (terminals 1 & 2) to the MSLC. Verify that the MSLC passes its power-
up diagnostics by checking that the Diagnostic Result in Menu 0 is 49. Failure to
get 49 indicates that an internal component in the MSLC is defective. See
chapter 10 for instructions on getting service for the control.
Configuration Menu
Select Menu 5 and adjust the Configuration Key to 49. Set the following set
points to their appropriate value as described above.
1. Potential Transformer Ratio

2. Current Transformer Ratio
3. Voltage Input
4. Voltage Display—use kV only when primary voltage is greater than 33 kV
5. System Frequency
6. Process Control Action (if process control is to be used)
7. Network Address (must be unique from other units in the circuit)
Press the “SAVE” key, and verify in Menu 0 that the MSLC sees the proper
number of DSLC controls in the system. If not, see Chapter 9 for corrective
action.
Prestart Synchronizer Setup

Set all Synchronizer, Menu 1, set points according to the description above and
the work sheet in Appendix A. Leave unknown values, such as Gain and
Stability, at their default values until dynamic adjustments can be made.
Prestart Load Control Setup

Set all Load Control, Menu 2, set points according to the descriptions above and
the work sheet in Appendix A. Leave unknown values, such as Gain and
Stability, at their default values until dynamic adjustments can be made. Set the
utility unload trip to a value that ensures stable operation on the maximum
number of generators that the MSLC will be controlling.
Prestart Load Limits and Switches Setup

Set all load limits and switches according to the descriptions above and the
specific plant application. Document these values in the worksheet in Appendix A
for future reference and installations.
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Prestart Process Control Setup

Set all Process Control, Menu 4, set points according to the descriptions above
and the work sheet in Appendix A. If Gain and Stability values are unknown,
leave at their default values.
MSLC Adjustments
When the prestart setup procedures above have been completed, the MSLC may
be installed into the system, and the following adjustment procedures must be
followed.
After the unit has been installed and before applying power to the PT and CT
inputs, verify the following:
1. The MSLC sees the proper number of DSLC controls on the network (see
Menu 0).
2. The MSLC recognizes the synchronizer switch inputs (see Menu 9).
3. The synchronizer is in the “OFF” mode.
Calibration Check
Temporarily disconnect the network interconnection wires at terminals 40 & 41
on the MSLC (this will prevent the MSLC from giving commands to the
associated DSLC controls). Load the system up to a typical import/export level.
Check Menu 7 to ensure that the MSLC is sensing the proper voltages, currents,
power levels, and power factor.
These are calibrated at the factory, but they must be checked for
accuracy in order for the MSLC to accurately track to the proper load
levels. The MSLC can only be verified against calibrated, true RMS
meters. If not in calibration see Chapter 9 – troubleshooting.
All DSLC controls must be appropriately calibrated according to the

DSLC manual prior to further MSLC adjustment.
 Break the parallel with the Utility.

 Ensure that the MSLC synchronizer mode is “OFF” (Menu 8).
 Re-connect the network (terminals 40 & 41).
 Verify that the MSLC sees the proper number of MSLC/DSLC controls
(Menu 0).
Synchronizer Adjustment
This section is for adjusting the synchronizer functions, including procedures for
phase matching and slip frequency synchronizing. Note that dynamic
adjustments for gain and stability will be different for each method.
To assist in setup and adjustments, you can monitor synchronizer mode of

operation on Menu 8 and Synchronizer Mode and Slip Frequency and
Synchroscope values on Menu 7.
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Preliminary Synchronizer Adjustments

1. Set the Voltage Matching set point to Disabled.
2. Select Menu 1 and verify that the Sync Gain and Sync Stability set points
are at their default values.
3. Set the Max Phase Window and Max Slip Window set points to desired
values or use the default values if unknown.
4. Set Breaker Delay to the closure time specified by the breaker

manufacturer. Add delay time for any interposing relays if required.
5. Set CB Close Hold Time to the time desired for the MSLC to hold the
breaker closure signal. This time should at least exceed the Breaker Delay
time.
6. Set the Close Attempts set point to 1.
7. Set the Sync Timeout set point to 0.
8. Set Auto Re-Synchronize to Disabled.
Proceed to the Phase Matching Synchronizer or Slip Frequency Synchronizer

section as required.
Phase Matching Synchronizer

Do the following steps to set up the synchronizer dynamics for use as a phase
matching synchronizer. For slip frequency synchronizing, see the procedure
below.
1. Set the Slip Frequency Ref set point to 0.0 Hz to select phase matching.
2. Close the synchronizer Check Mode switch.
3. With utility and bus active, adjust the synchronizer Gain set point for stable
control of the utility frequency as indicated by the synchroscope's holding
steady at zero phase.
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If the system (not the MSLC) synchroscope does not lock close to
zero phase, but at some other value(such as 30, 60, 180, 210, etc.
degrees), verify bus and utility potential wiring to either the
synchroscope or MSLC. DO NOT PROCEED WITH ANY ACTION
RESULTING IN BREAKER CLOSURE UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS
DETERMINED AND CORRECTED.
If you have a WYE version MSLC (part number 9907-004), and if line-
to-line voltage is used on the Bus PT input, the synchroscope
adjustment in Menu 6 must be changed in order to indicate proper
phase (compensate for the 30 degree phase shift between the wye
and delta inputs). Manually parallel the two power sources in
question using a proven device (a panel synchroscope, or phase
indication lamps). When the utility breaker is closed, adjust the
synchroscope in Menu 6 of the MSLC hand held until the
synchroscope reading in menu 6 is 0.0 degrees (±1 degree).
If you have a DELTA version MSLC (part numbers 9907-005 or 9907-
006), and if line-to-neutral voltage is used on the Bus PT input, the
synchroscope adjustment in Menu 6 must be changed in order to
indicate proper phase (compensate for the 30 degree phase shift
between the delta and wye inputs). Manually parallel the two power
sources in question using a proven device (a panel synchroscope, or
phase indication lamps). When the utility breaker is closed, adjust
the synchroscope in Menu 6 of the MSLC hand held until the
4. Turn the synchronizer mode to Off. Allow the phase to drift until the
synchroscope indicates approximately 150 degrees fast. It may be
necessary to adjust the engine speed setting slightly fast to achieve the
desired phase drift.
5. Turn the synchronizer mode to Check. The synchronizer should pull the
generator smoothly into phase lock.
If the synchronizer action is too slow, increase Sync Gain by a factor of two.
If increasing Sync Gain results in unstable operation, reduce the value by at
least one-half and proceed to step 6. Otherwise, repeat steps 4 and 5.
6. Do step 4 and then turn the synchronizer mode to Check. The synchronizer
should pull the generator smoothly into phase lock. If the synchronizer is too
slow, or “over-damped,” decrease Sync Stability by a factor of two to
decrease damping, and increase Sync Gain by a factor of two. If the
synchronizer is too fast, or “under-damped” as indicated by excessive over-
shoot of zero phase when pulling in, decrease Sync Gain by a factor of two,
and increase Sync Stability by a factor of two to increase damping.
7. Repeat steps 4, 5 and 6, with smaller adjustment steps until satisfactory

performance is obtained.
synchroscope indicates approximately 150 degrees slow. It may be
necessary to adjust the engine speed setting slightly slow to achieve the
phase drift. Repeat steps 5 and 6 if necessary to get the desired
performance.
9. Verify synchronizer performance under all expected operating conditions,

such as synchronizing at higher or lower speeds.
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10. If voltage matching is to be used, do the setup in the Voltage Matching
section below.
11. Proceed to Final Synchronizer Setup.
Slip Frequency Synchronizer

Do the following steps to set up the synchronizer dynamics for use as a slip
frequency synchronizer. For phase matching synchronizing, see the procedure
above.
1. Set the Slip Frequency Ref set point initially to 0.0 Hz to select phase
matching.
2. Close the synchronizer Check Mode switch.
3. With utility and bus active, adjust the synchronizer Gain set point for stable
control of the utility frequency as indicated by the synchroscope's holding
steady at zero phase.
If the system (not the MSLC) synchroscope does not lock close to
zero phase, but at some other value(such as 30, 60, 180, 210, etc.
degrees), verify bus and utility potential wiring to either the
synchroscope or MSLC. DO NOT PROCEED WITH ANY ACTION
RESULTING IN BREAKER CLOSURE UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS
DETERMINED AND CORRECTED.
If you have a WYE version MSLC (part number 9907-004), and if line-
to-line voltage is used on the Bus PT input, the synchroscope
adjustment in Menu 6 must be changed in order to indicate proper
phase (compensate for the 30 degree phase shift between the wye
and delta inputs). Manually parallel the two power sources in
question using a proven device (a panel synchroscope, or phase
indication lamps). When the utility breaker is closed, adjust the
synchroscope in Menu 6 of the MSLC hand held until the
If you have a DELTA version MSLC (part number 9907-005 or 9907-
006), and if line-to-neutral voltage is used on the Bus PT input, the
synchroscope adjustment in Menu 6 must be changed in order to
indicate proper phase (compensate for the 30 degree phase shift
between the delta and wye inputs). Manually parallel the two power
sources in question using a proven device (a panel synchroscope, or
phase indication lamps). When the utility breaker is closed, adjust
the synchroscope in Menu 6 of the MSLC hand held until the
synchroscope indicates approximately 150 degrees fast. It may be
necessary to adjust the engine speed setting slightly fast to achieve the
desired phase drift.
5. Turn the synchronizer mode to Check. The synchronizer should pull the
generator smoothly into phase lock.
If the synchronizer action is too slow, increase Sync Gain by a factor of two.
If increasing Sync Gain results in unstable operation, reduce the value by at
least one-half and proceed to step 6. Otherwise, repeat steps 4 and 5.
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6. Turn the synchronizer mode to Off. Set the Slip Frequency Ref set point to
the desired slip rate. Set engine speed slightly slow.
7. Turn the synchronizer mode to Check. The synchronizer should drive

engine speed so that phase rotation is smooth and at the correct rate as
indicated on a synchroscope or by observing the Slip Frequency set point
on Menu 7. If the synchronizer is too slow to react when switched from off to
check mode, increase Sync Gain by a factor of two. If the synchronizer
action is too aggressive when switched to check mode, reduce the Sync
Gain by a factor of two. Repeat until the synchronizer picks up correct phase
rotation at a satisfactory rate.
8. Observe the smoothness of phase rotation. If a slow hunt is observed, as

indicated by slowing and speeding up of the synchroscope during rotation,
increase Sync Stability by a factor of two and repeat step 7. If rapid changes
in slip frequency occur, decrease Sync Stability by a factor of two.
9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 with smaller adjustment steps until satisfactory

performance is obtained. Note that it may not be possible to remove all slow
hunting in slip frequency, and this will not adversely affect synchronization.
10. Verify synchronizer performance under all expected operating conditions,

such as synchronizing from higher or lower speeds.
11. If Voltage Matching or the VAR/PF Control is to be used, do the setup in the
Voltage Matching Adjustment section below.
12. Proceed with Final Synchronizer Setup.
Final Synchronizer Setup

1. With the circuit breaker closed, select the Calibration Menu 6 and adjust the
Calibration Key to 49. Select the Synchroscope set point and adjust for 0.0 ±
0.3 degrees.
2. Open the breaker to disconnect the local generator bus from the utility bus.
3. Set Close Attempts to the desired number of times the synchronizer should
attempt to close the circuit breaker. Set to 1 if only one close attempt should
be made.
4. Set Reclose Delay to the desired interval between close attempts. This
should be greater than the time required to recharge the circuit breaker
arming mechanism.
5. If an alarm is desired when the maximum Close Attempts has been

reached, set Sync Reclose Alarm to Enabled.
6. Set the Sync Timeout to the maximum number of seconds the synchronizer
should attempt to achieve synchronization. Set to 0 for no timeout.
7. If an alarm is desired when the Sync Timeout interval expires, set the Sync
Timeout Alarm set point to Enabled.
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8. If it is desired to automatically attempt to reclose the circuit breaker on loss
of synchronization, set the Auto Re-Synchronize set point to Enabled. If set
point is set to Disabled, the synchronizer will enter an auto-off mode when
synchronization is obtained. It will be necessary to set the synchronizer
mode switch to Off and back to the desired operating mode to restart the
synchronizer.
9. If synchronizer setup and performance is satisfactory, press the “SAVE” key

on the Hand Held Programmer to store the dynamic settings.
10. Record all Menu 1 set point values in the spaces provided in Appendix A.
This completes the MSLC synchronizer setup.
Voltage Matching Adjustment

Do the following steps to verify the correct operation of the voltage matching
function. With the utility tie breaker open and at least one generator on line,
momentarily raise and lower the voltage on the local generator bus (inputs to
terminals 54 & 55).
Individual DSLC controls must be setup for proper voltage regulator

control prior to adjusting the MSLC control (See the DSLC manual).
Preliminary Voltage Regulator Setup

1. With the utility tie breaker closed, calibrate the bus voltage and the phase A
voltage to read the same voltage.
2. Select Menu 1 and set the Voltage Matching set point to “Enabled”.
3. Select Menu 3 and set the Voltage High Limit 5% higher than the maximum
expected value. Set the Voltage Low Limit 5% lower than the final minimum
expected value.
Final Setup
1. Select Menu 7 and display both Phase A and local generator bus voltages.
2. With the synchronizer “OFF”, manually raise the local bus voltage until it is
approximately 5% higher than the utility voltage.
. Set the synchronizer mode to “CHECK”. The MSLC should adjust the local
bus voltage until it is within the voltage window selected in Menu 1.
4. If the voltage cycles through the window without settling into it, the voltage
adjusting potentiometer on the DSLC controls may need to be adjusted. See
the DSLC manual.
5. Set the synchronizer to “OFF”, manually lower the local bus voltage until it is
approximately 5% lower than the utility voltage.
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6. Set the synchronizer mode to “CHECK”. The MSLC should adjust the local
bus voltage until it is within the voltage window selected in Menu 1.
If the slip frequency reference is set to zero, the voltage window is ±

the set point chosen in Menu 1. If the slip frequency reference is set
to a negative or slow slip, the voltage window is such that the local
bus voltage must be less than the utility voltage. Conversely, if the
slip frequency reference is set to a positive or fast slip, the voltage
window is such that the local bus voltage must be greater than the
utility voltage. This ensures that the initial flow of reactive power is in
the same direction as the initial flow of real power.
Final Voltage Matching Setup

1. Set the Voltage High/Low limits in Menu 3 to their desired values.
2. Enable the voltage alarms and voltage switches in Menu 3 if it is desired to

activate the alarm or the high-low limit relay drivers upon exceeding a set
point.
3. When the voltage matching function is satisfactory, press “SAVE” key on the
Hand Held Programmer.
Load Control Adjustment

This section contains the instructions for setup of the MSLC load control
functions. Set all load control (Menu 2 & 3) set points according to the
descriptions above and the work sheet. Menu 8 displays for Load Control Mode,
Import/Export Reference, and Load Command Output are provided to assist in
setup and verification of correct operation.
Base Load Mode Setup

The Base Load Mode is used when manual control of the operating generators is
required, or whenever the generators are desired to be maintained at a set
percentage of their rated load without regard to plant loading or import/export
levels.
1. Adjust the set points in Menu 2 & 3 as described above.
2. Break the parallel between the local bus and the utility. Place at least one
generator in isochronous load sharing.
3. Set the Hand Held Programmer to display Load Command (Menu 8) and the
system load (Menu 7). Re-synchronize and parallel the local bus to the
utility. Verify that, when the utility tie breaker shuts, the load command
assumes the value of system load immediately prior to paralleling.
4. Temporarily issue a lower set point command, and then a raise set point
command. Verify that the load command changes appropriately and that the
engines in isochronous load sharing respond appropriately.
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Remote Base Load

Do the following steps if the 4–20 mA remote base load reference is to be used.
The value of the remote input may be viewed in Menu 6.
1. Set the 4 mA and 20 mA Base Load set points (Menu 2). Either set point
may be higher or lower than the other. The MSLC will linearly interpolate
between those two set points.
2. Synchronize and parallel the local bus to the utility in the base load mode.
Adjust the 4–20 mA input to a level different from the present base load
level.
3. Close both the raise and lower set point contacts to select the Remote
Mode. The Load Control Mode in Menu 8 should indicate baseload remote,
and the load command should ramp to the specified level.
4. Raise and Lower the 4–20 mA signal. The load will ramp at the rates chosen
in Menu 2 Load and Unload Ramp Rates. These rates may be adjusted to
achieve satisfactory performance.
5. Open the Raise and Lower Set Point contacts. The Load Control Mode
should indicate Base Load, and the control should lock at the last base load
level chosen by the 4–20 mA input.
This completes the remote base load reference setup procedure.
Import/Export Mode Setup

1. Do the Base Load Setup described above.
2. Set the import/export reference to an appropriate level different from the

current operating level. NOTE: Do not chose an export level if it is not
allowed by the utility.
3. Ensure that the import/export gain, stability, and derivative are at their
default values.
4. Place the control in import/export control while monitoring load control mode
(Menu 8). The control will ramp the Load Command Output until the
import/export level is within 5% of its target. Then the MSLC will enter
dynamic import/export control.
5. If you see instability, adjust the gain, stability, and derivative. If the chosen
import/export level is not obtainable within the 0–100% load command
range, the control will stop at 0% or 100%.
6. Temporarily issue a lower set point command, and then a raise set point
command. Verify that the load command changes appropriately and that the
engines in isochronous load sharing respond appropriately.
This completes the import/export setup.
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Remote Import/Export Setup

Do the following steps if the 4–20 mA remote import/export load reference is to
be used. The value of the remote input may be viewed in Menu 6.
1. Set the 4 mA and 20 mA import/export load set points (Menu 2). Either set
point may be higher or lower than the other. The MSLC will linearly
interpolate between those two set points.
2. Synchronize and parallel the local bus to the utility in the base load mode.
Place the control in import/export mode at some desirable import/export
level. Adjust the 4–20 mA input to a level different from the present
import/export level.
3. Close both the raise and lower set point contacts to select the Remote
Mode. The Load Control Mode in Menu 8 should indicate import/export
remote, and the load command should ramp to the specified level.
4. Raise and Lower the 4–20 mA signal. The load will ramp at the rates chosen
in Menu 2 Load and Unload Ramp Rates. These rates may be adjusted to
achieve satisfactory performance.
. Open the Raise and Lower Set Point contacts. The Load Control Mode
should indicate Base Load, and the control should lock at the last
import/export level chosen by the 4–20 mA input. Toggling the import/export
contact will cause the control to return to its internally chosen import/export
level.
This completes the remote import/export reference setup procedure.
Final Load Control Setup

1. Set the Load and Unload Rates to their desired values (Menu 2).
2. Set the Load and Unload Ramp Rates to their desired values (Menu 2).
3. Set the Utility and Generator Unload Trip levels to their desired values
(Menu 2).
4. Set the High Limit PU (pick up) and DO (drop out) set points to their final
values. The High Limit PU set point should be set to limit the load reference
even if the alarm and high limit switch will not be used.
5. Set the Low Limit PU and DO set points to their final values. The Low Limit
PU set point should be set to limit the load reference even if the alarm and
low limit switch will not be used.
6. If it is desired that the Alarm output will also de-energize the alarm relay
when load reaches the High Limit PU, set the High Limit Alarm set point to
Enabled. The alarm will be automatically cleared when load drops below the
High Limit DO switch point.
when load reaches the Low Limit PU, set the Low Limit Alarm set point to
Enabled. The alarm will be automatically cleared when load increases to
above the Low Limit DO switch point.
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8. If it is desired that the high and low limit switches also activate the High Limit
and Low Limit relay driver outputs, set the Load Limit Switches set point to
Enabled.
9. Set the Load Switch PU and Load Switch DO set points to their desired
operating levels.
10. When all load control setup is completed, press the “SAVE” key on the Hand
Held Programmer to store modified set points.
11. Record all Menu 2 and Menu 3 set points in their respective locations in
Appendix A.
Process Control Adjustment

This section contains instructions for setup of the MSLC Process Control. The
Menu 6 display for Process Input and Menu 8 display for Process Target and
Load Command are provided to assist in setup and verification of process control
operation.
1. Set Menu 4 set points for Process Control Gain, Process Stability, Process
Derivative, Process Deadband, Process Droop, and Process Filter to their
default values.
2. Set Menu 5 Configuration Key to 49. Set Menu 5 Process Control Action to
Direct or Indirect as required for the process. If increasing load also
increases the process input signal level, use Direct. If increasing load
decreases the process input signal level, use Indirect.
3. Set the Process Reference set point to a value requiring approximately 50%
load to maintain the process signal level. If the required process reference is
not known at start-up, operate the MSLC in base load mode. Use the Raise
and Lower Set Point inputs to adjust the load until the desired process level
is obtained. Observe the process input in Menu 6 to determine the required
process reference value.
4. Close the Process switch. Select “RUN” on the MSLC to parallel the local
bus with the utility. The MSLC will ramp into process control.
5. If the Process Control is unstable when taking control, decrease the Process
Control Gain to achieve stability. If decreasing Process Control Gain
increases instability, increase Process Control Stability. If the Process
Control Gain is too slow, increase the Process Control Gain by a factor of
two. If a slow hunt is observed or excessive overshoot of the process
reference settings occurs, increase the Process Stability by a factor of two.
6. In systems experiencing rapid fluctuations of the process input, reducing the

process filter and increasing the process deadband will provide a slower but
more stable response.
7. Introduce Process Droop if required.
8. Set the Process High Limit PU and DO set points to the desired values. The
Process High Limit PU set point must be set to limit the range of the process
reference even if the alarm will not be used.
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9. Set the Process Low Limit PU and DO set points to the desired values. The
Process Low Limit PU set point must be set to limit the range of the process
reference even if the alarm will not be used.
when the process input reaches the Process High Limit PU, set the Process
High Limit Alarm set point to Enabled. The alarm will be automatically
cleared when the process input level drops below the Process High Limit
DO switch point.
when the process input reaches the Process Low Limit PU, set the Process
Low Limit Alarm set point to Enabled. The alarm will be automatically
cleared when the process input increases to a level above the Process Low
Limit DO switch point.
12. If it is desired that the high and low limit switches also activate the High Limit
and Low Limit relay driver outputs, set the Process Switches set point to
Enabled.
13. Verify dynamic performance is satisfactory under all expected operating

conditions, then press the “SAVE” key on the Hand Held Programmer to
save the dynamic and other modified settings.
14. Record all set points in Menu 4 in their respective locations in Appendix A.
This completes setup of the MSLC Process Control function.
Conclusion of Setup Procedures

This completes the adjustment chapter. Be sure to save the set points by
pressing the “SAVE” key on the Hand Held Programmer. Run through all the set
points and record them for future reference in Appendix A. This can be useful if a
replacement control is necessary or for start-up of another similar unit. Power
down the control for about 10 seconds. Restore power and verify that all set
points are as recorded.
To prevent possible damage to the engine resulting from improper

control settings, make sure you save the set points before removing
power from the control. Failure to save the set points before
removing power from the control causes them to revert to the
previously saved settings.
Disconnect the Hand Held Programmer from the control. Close the cover over J1
and re-tighten the retaining screw.
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Chapter 4.
Synchronizer Description
Introduction
Synchronization as applied to the generation of electricity, is the matching of the
output voltage wave form of one synchronous alternating current electrical
generator with the voltage wave form of another alternating current electrical
system. For the two systems to be synchronized and connected in parallel, five
conditions must be considered:
 the number of phases in each system
 the direction of rotation of the phases
 the voltage amplitudes of the two systems
 the frequencies of the two systems
 the phase angle of the voltages of the two systems
The first two conditions are determined when the equipment is specified,
installed, and wired. The synchronizer matches the remaining conditions
(voltage, frequency, and phase) before the paralleling breakers are closed.
Functional Description
This section describes how generator and bus matching occurs and how all
conditions are verified by the synchronizer functions. Figure 5-1 shows the
functional block diagram of the synchronizer for reference during the following
descriptions.
Operating Modes
The operation of the synchronizer is determined by the mode switch as shown in
Figure 5-2. The four modes are Off, Run, Check, and Permissive. When the
switch is off, the synchronizer is out of operation.
Run mode allows normal synchronizer operation and breaker closure signals.
The speed bias signal (explained below) is maintained throughout the breaker
closure signal. When the specified closure signal time has elapsed or the CB
(circuit breaker) aux contact closure signal is received at terminal 47, the
synchronizer is disabled. The synchronizer may optionally be reset automatically
when the generator is disconnected from the bus.
Check mode allows normal synchronizing and voltage matching, but does not
issue a breaker closure signal.
Permissive mode enables the synch-check function for proper synchronization,

but synchronizer operation does not affect the engine's speed or generator
voltage. If phase, frequency, and voltage are within proper limits, the
synchronizer issues the breaker closure command.
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Figure 5-1. Synchronizer Block Diagram
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Figure 5-2. Synchronizer Wiring Diagram

(120 V wye configuration shown)
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Voltage Matching
The voltages of two systems in parallel must be matched within a small
percentage to minimize the unnecessary reactive power flow in the system. If a
local plant is paralleled to the main grid with unequal voltages, the local plant will,
in most cases, follow the utility voltage. The difference in voltage will cause
reactive power either to be absorbed or generated.
If the system is initially at a lower voltage than the utility, reactive power will be
absorbed by the system. If the system voltage was initially higher, the local plant
will provide extra reactive power to the utility. In either case the breaker across
which the parallel is made will experience unnecessary wear and tear created by
the arcing across different voltages.
Figure 5-3 shows the voltage matching circuits of the synchronizer function in the
MSLC. The voltages proportional to the local generator bus phase A and the
utility phase A are input to the sample-and-hold circuits of the A/D (analog-to-
digital) converter, where they are held until actually read by the A/D converter.
This process is repeated for the desired number of samples and cycles of the ac
input wave forms.
The microprocessor then computes the RMS values of the voltages. The
processor issues appropriate raise or lower commands, or voltage bias
adjustment to all of the DSLC™ controls over the digital network. The MSLC will
continue this process until the difference between local bus and utility voltage is
within a specified window. The automatic voltage matching function may be
enabled or disabled with a configuration set point. When enabled, voltage
matching will occur in both the Check and Run modes, and is verified to be within
the window in the Permissive mode.
Phase Matching Synchronizer

The phase matching synchronizer mode corrects the frequency and phase of the
system to lock it to the utility bus frequency and phase. The phase matching
method of synchronizing is automatically selected by setting the slip frequency
reference set point to zero. The microprocessor uses signal processing
techniques to derive the phase differences between the phase A voltages of the
local bus and the utility. When an error exists between these voltages, the MSLC
sends a bias signal over the digital network to the DSLC controls to increase or
decrease the local bus frequency. A PI (proportional/integral) controller provides
the correction signal. Gain and stability adjustments are provided to allow stable
operation of the automatic synchronizer function over a wide range of system
dynamics.
Slip Frequency Synchronizing

Slip frequency is defined as the difference between the frequencies of the two
electric power sources to be paralleled. In certain applications it may be desirable
to ensure that the initial flow over power be either from or to the utility. Depending
on the requirement, the local bus can be brought into parallel with a slightly
higher or lower frequency than the main. This will ensure that the initial power
flow is out of or into the plant. The slip frequency method of paralleling is
selected when the slip frequency reference is set to a non-zero value.
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The synchronizer automatically controls the generator at the specified slip
frequency. The MSLC outputs an error signal over the LON to the DSLC controls
to change their bias on the electronic speed controls. Gain and stability
adjustments to the slip frequency PI controller are provided to allow stable
operation of the automatic synchronizer function over a wide range of system
dynamics.
Sync-check
The sync-check function determines when all conditions for proper
synchronization are met and energizes the breaker closure relay driver. The
voltages of the two sources to be paralleled are verified to be within the chosen
window if the voltage matching function is enabled.
To minimize voltage transients and limit wear and tear on the breakers, the
parallel must be made when the phase difference between the utility and the
local bus is near zero. Due to delays inherent in the breaker closure relays and
breaker mechanisms, the synchronizer must issue the breaker closure command
ahead of the zero phase difference point. The control compares the slip
frequency to the breaker closure delay in order to anticipate the breaker actually
closing at the zero phase difference. The phase and slip frequency windows
provide maximum and minimum conditions for this calculation. When all
conditions of voltage and phase are achieved, the breaker closure command is
issued.
Multiple Shot Reclosing

The multiple shot reclosing set point allows the user to determine the number of
times the MSLC is allowed to attempt to close the breaker. The control also
provides an adjustable reclose delay which chooses the amount of time the
control waits between breaker closure attempts. Failure to achieve
synchronization after the specified number of closure attempts sets the
synchronizer to the “OFF” mode, requiring the synchronizer mode selector switch
to be toggled to “OFF” and then back to “RUN” before the control will again
attempt synchronization. An alarm is provided which if enabled will energize the
alarm relay driver, terminal 24, if the closure attempts limit is exceeded. The
multiple shot closing function is disabled by setting the close attempt set point to
one, the default value. This allows only one shot at closing the breaker.
Synchronizer Timers
The synchronizer function is equipped with two adjustable timers. The first is the
circuit breaker close hold time. This timer has two functions. First, it determines
the amount of time the control maintains the utility breaker close relay driver
energized. Second, it sets the period the breaker must remain closed for the
control to assume that a proper synchronization and parallel has been achieved.
The other timer is the sync timeout. The sync timeout chooses how long the
control is allowed to attempt to achieve synchronization. If synchronization is not
attained in this period of time from the issuing of the “RUN” command, the
synchronizer goes to the “OFF” mode, requiring the synchronizer mode selector
switch to be toggled to “OFF” and then back to “RUN” before the control will
again attempt synchronization. An alarm is provided which if enabled will
energize the alarm relay driver, terminal 24, if the a sync timeout occurs. The
sync timeout function is disabled by setting it to zero.
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Chapter 5.
Real Power Control
Introduction
The MSLC provides several modes of system load control. These are:
 Base Loading
 Import/Export Level Control
 Process Controlled System Load
Automatic ramping functions provide bumpless transfers when adding or

removing generators from the local plant and when unloading the utility or the
local generators.
Power Sensor Theory of Operation

The digital signal processing (DSP) power measurement technique used by the
MSLC involves periodic sampling of the voltage and current over an integral
number of wave forms. The microprocessor computes the product of the voltage
and current samples, then sums and averages the products to give a
computation of power.
The average power measured over an interval of n samples is given by

n
P =
1
n V I
i=1
i i
where Vi and Ii are simultaneous samples of voltage and current equally spaced
in time. The average power in the three phase system is the sum of the power in
each phase.
While the power measurement is of the greatest interest, other functions may
also be derived from the raw data. These are
1
r 1 n 2
rms Volts V =   V i2 
 n i=1 
1
r  1 n 2
rms Amps I =   I i2 
 n i=1 
rr
Volt - Amps S = VI
1
Reactive Power Q = ( S 2 - P2 )2
P
Power Factor pf =
S
 Q
Phase Angle  = tan-1  
 P
1
Frequency f =
T
where T is the sampling period. The sampling period is derived from the zero
crossings of the A phase voltage signal.
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Load Sensor Hardware Description

The digital load sensor gets timing information from the generator A phase
voltage signal. Voltages proportional to the voltage and load current for each
phase are routed to the sample-and-hold circuits of the A/D converters. The
simultaneous sampled values representing voltage and current are held when a
conversion-store signal is received from the microprocessor. Each input is then
converted and an interrupt is generated when all inputs are converted. The
microprocessor then reads the digital values from A/D registers. This procedure
is repeated at regular intervals to provide input for further signal processing.
To provide accuracy in the presence of noise and harmonics on the inputs,

multiple samples of each wave form over a number of cycles of the input are
taken to get the power measurement.
MSLC/DSLC™ Interface
The MSLC controls only those DSLC™ controls which are set up for isochronous
load sharing, in the “parallel mode” of load control. In the parallel mode, DSLC
controls normally average the percentage of rated load seen by all machines on
the network. This average is called the system load. Without an MSLC present,
the DSLC controls use the calculated system load as their load reference. The
MSLC takes control of this system load to vary the load on the individual DSLC
controls.
Base Load Mode

In this mode, the MSLC takes the system load percentage immediately prior to
paralleling with the utility or upon entering the base load mode from another
mode, as seen by the individual DSLC controls in the system, and uses this as its
initial reference. Changing the raise/lower set point inputs raises or lowers the
operating system load percentage. All DSLC controls in isochronous load sharing
will then maintain a set percentage of their rated load, and the utility will pick up
all load swings. Therefore, if local plant load were to decrease from the initial
point, the local plant will begin to export power. Conversely, if the local plant load
were to increase from the initial point, the local plant will import power to make up
the difference. The MSLC will not respond to any changes in the PT or CT inputs
of the control. It merely sends out (in an open loop) a reference at which the
DSLC controls will control their associated generators. Lowering the base load
signal below the generator unload trip set point will activate (de-energize) the
generator breaker open relay driver output.
Import/Export Mode
In this mode of system load control, the MSLC measures the real power flow to
or from the main power grid. It then controls all individual DSLC controls which
are in the isochronous load sharing mode, by setting their system load. The
individual DSLC controls will control to this percentage of their rated loads, and
the MSLC will adjust this system load up or down to achieve the proper
import/export level. For safety, the MSLC is limited to controlling generators
between 0% and 100%.
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Any DSLC set for base loading will maintain its individually set base
load, regardless of the MSLC signal. Therefore, a sufficient number
of generators must be in isochronous load sharing in order to handle
plant load swings and still maintain the import/export level.
Process Control Mode

This mode is described in detail in Chapter 7, but is implemented essentially the
same way as the import/export mode. The MSLC will again control the DSLC
equipped generators by adjusting the system load. The MSLC will not respond to
any changes in the PT or CT inputs of the control. It will simply change the
reference at which the DSLC controls control their associated generators in order
to maintain the process input to a chosen level. Again, the MSLC is limited to
changing the reference signal to the DSLC controls between 0 and 100%.
Remote Control
In any of the above modes, the reference can be determined by a 4-20 mA (1-5
Vdc) input at terminals 35 & 36. The remote mode is selected by activating both
the set point raise and lower at the same time. The 4 mA and 20 mA targets are
set in Menu 2, and the control linearly interpolates for intermediate values.
Automatic Power Transfer Control Functions

Ramping Between Modes
Whenever the mode of load control is changed, the MSLC will ramp at a user
chosen rate until it is within 5% of its new reference. Then, it will begin dynamic
control. This provides smooth (bumpless) transitions between all modes.
Utility Unload
When the utility unload command is issued, the MSLC will adjust the
import/export level until a specified level about the zero power transfer point is
obtained. It will then issue a utility breaker open command. If the local plant is
initially operating at some export level, supplying power to the utility, the MSLC
will lower the system load set point to obtain a zero power transfer condition. If
the local plant is initially operating at some import level, absorbing power from
the utility, the MSLC will raise the system load set point to obtain a zero power
transfer condition. If the MSLC cannot bring the import/export level within the
chosen band prior to reaching a system load set point of 0% or 100%, the unload
will stop and if enabled the appropriate high/low limit alarms will activate.
Local Unload
When the MSLC is in base load mode and the set point lower command is
continuously activated, the control will lower on the system load reference until it
is below a chosen percentage. It will then issue a local generator bus breaker
open command. This will transfer the plant load back to the utility power grid.
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The mode of power transfer is determined by the position of the inputs to
terminals 47 through 53. A convenient table is provided on the next page to
illustrate the different modes.
CB UTLTY I/E PROC RAMP STPT STPT

AUX UNLD CTRL PAUSE RAISE LOWER
NO CONTROL 0 X X X X X X
BASE LOAD 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
RAISE BASE LOAD 1 0 0 0 0 1 0
LOWER BASE LOAD 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
REMOTE BASE LOAD1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1
UTILITY UNLOAD2 1 1 X X 0 X X
LOCAL UNLOAD3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
RAMP PAUSE4 1 X X X 1 X X
I/E MODE 1 0 1 0 0 0 0
I/E RAISE 1 0 1 0 0 1 0
I/E LOWER 1 0 1 0 0 0 1
I/E REMOTE1 1 0 1 0 0 1 1
PROCESS CONTROL 1 0 X 1 0 0 0
PROCESS RAISE 1 0 X 1 0 1 0
PROCESS LOWER 1 0 X 1 0 0 1
PROCESS REMOTE1 1 0 X 1 0 1 1
NOTES:
1. Remote reference is activated by closing both set point raise and set point lower switches at
the same time.
2. The MSLC can only load the associated generators to 100%. If this is not enough capacity to
unload the utility, the unload ramps stops at 100% rated load on the associated generators. The
generator high limit alarm, if enabled, will activate at this time.
3. The local plant unload is accomplished by switching to base load mode and supplying a
continuous set point lower command.
4. The ramp pause command will pause all ramps in any mode.
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Chapter 6.
VAR/PF Control
When a local plant is paralleled with the main utility power grid, the synchronizer
voltage matching function adjusts the individual generator voltages to match the
local bus to the main grid. Voltage fluctuations may occur in the utility system
after paralleling. This results in corresponding fluctuations in the reactive load on
the local plant. The MSLC has three modes of controlling reactive load:
 Constant Generator Power Factor. The MSLC sets the power factor
reference of the generators according to the value chosen by the hand held
programmer. This reference remains constant, and will not change with
changing reactive load across the utility tie.
 Power Factor Control. The MSLC adjusts the power factor references of
the generators in order to maintain a chosen power factor level across the
utility tie.
 VAR Control. The MSLC adjusts the power factor reference of the
generators in order to maintain a chosen VAR level across the utility tie.
Manual VAR/PF control can be attained by using the raise and lower voltage
inputs in the Constant Generator Power Factor mode. The raise voltage
command will make the power factor reference more lagging and the lower
voltage command will make the power factor reference more leading.
The MSLC implements power factor control over the LON, setting the power
factor reference on all DSLC™ controls in isochronous load sharing. The DSLC
controls then either adjust their analog outputs to their associated voltage
regulators or adjust their associated voltage trim motor operated potentiometers,
depending on the individual installation.
When a utility unload command is issued, the control automatically shifts from
VAR control to power factor control in order to ensure a minimum amount of
current flow across the utility tie when it is opened.
It is important to note that, as with the real load functions, the VAR/PF control in
the MSLC controls only those DSLC controls which are in isochronous load
sharing. Any DSLC controls which are in base load mode will control the reactive
power on their associated generators in accordance with their own internal
reference and chosen mode of VAR/PF control.
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Chapter 7.
Process Control
Introduction
The process control function of the MSLC controls any process where the
controlled parameter is determined by the load on the local generators. The
controlled parameter can be monitored as a 4-20 mA or 1-5 Vdc signal.
The control compares the input signal to the process reference set point, or the
remote reference if used, and adjusts the local generator loading to maintain the
desired set point.
Description
Figure 8-1 shows a block diagram of the process control function. The process
control mode is selected when the process input switch contact is closed. The
process input signal is compared with the process reference, which may be
either the internal fixed reference or the 4-20 mA remote input. In process control
mode, the raise/lower set point discrete inputs operate on the process control
reference rather than on the load reference. The 4-20 mA remote reference input
becomes the process reference and is selected when both the raise and lower
set point contact inputs are closed.
When the process function is initially selected, the reference is set equal to the
internal or remote process reference. If the process input and process reference
are not equal, the control ramps the load reference in the appropriate direction to
reduce the difference error. When the process error reaches zero or the
percentage system load command reaches the maximum (100%) or minimum
(0%) values, the process control is enabled.
When the process control is enabled, the error signal between the process
reference and process signal is the input to a PID (proportional/integral/derivative)
controller operating in cascade with the load control. The output of the controller is
the system load percentage to all associated DSLC™ controls operating in the
parallel mode. The individual DSLC controls then control their associated speed
controls to maintain the commanded percentage of their individual rated loads
(thereby maintaining the process level at the desired set point).
Additional features of the process control are an adjustable process input signal
filter and adjustable deadband on the integrator. The adjustable filter allows
reducing bandwidth when controlling a noisy process. The deadband is useful in
both noisy applications as well as for very slow processes.
The process control function is configurable for direct and inverse action. Direct
process control is where the sensed input signal increases as the load increases.
An inverse action control is where the sensed input signal decreases as the load
increases.
The MSLC system load command is obeyed only by the associated

DSLC controls which are in isochronous load sharing. Base load or
process control mode will ignore the MSLC load command signal
and maintain its set base load reference.
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Figure 8-1. Process Control Block Diagram
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Chapter 8.
®
Echelon Lonworks™ Network
Introduction
The communications network used by the MSLC is Echelon® Corporation's
LonWorks™ technology. An Echelon Neuron® chip operates as a slave
processor to the MSLC main processor. As described in previous chapters,
LonWorks provides the interconnection between the MSLC and all of its
associated DSLC™ controls over which the MSLC will control the loading of
generators, generator power factor, and local bus/utility synchronization.
The MSLC contains diagnostics software to assist in verifying proper operation of

the network and to aid in troubleshooting in case of problems. Diagnostic and
other network test information is contained in Chapter 9 (Troubleshooting).
The MSLC also provides optional remote metering, control status, alarm
monitoring, and full remote control capability over the network when connected to
the appropriate LonWorks-compatible devices through a custom installation. This
chapter provides information on network specifications and the optional
capabilities of the MSLC. Contact the Woodward Governor Company for full
information on optional devices to take advantage of these features.
Figure 9-1. Typical LON Setup
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Remote Metering
The following listing shows the actual values as applied to the MSLC. The values
are not necessarily the same as the values displayed on the Hand Held
Programmer. The Hand Held Programmer displays values which are, in some
cases, multiplied by the PT or CT ratios (voltages may also be displayed as line-
to-line). All described values are available as SNVT_count (Standard Network
Variable Type, count is 16-bits). Values area also in standard 2's complement
integer form stored such that the most significant byte is at the lowest address.
Metering values are updated at a 1.0 second rate and are intended for monitoring
purposes only.
The following signals are available through the LonWorks network:
V_a, V_b, V_c are the actual three-phase, line-to-neutral RMS voltages on the
PT inputs to the MSLC. The voltage has a times-10 scaling (that is, 1146 would
represent 114.6 volts RMS).
I_a, I_b, I_c are the actual three-phase RMS current inputs on the CT inputs to
the MSLC. The currents have a times-100 scaling (485 would represent 4.85 A
RMS). Negative currents represent current flowing into the local plant (import
current).
P is the actual three-phase RMS real power in watts. Negative watts indicates
power import. The value is not multiplied by the CT and PT ratios, so does not
reflect actual real power across the utility tie, but instead a proportional value to
the actual power flow.
S is the apparent power in volt-amperes (VA). The value is not multiplied by the
CT and PT ratios, so does not reflect actual apparent power across the utility tie,
but instead a proportional value to the actual power flow. Displayed as an
absolute value.
Q is the actual three-phase RMS reactive power in volt-amperes-reactive

(VARs). Negative VARs indicates power absorbed. The value is not multiplied by
the CT and PT ratios, so does not reflect actual reactive power across the utility
tie, but instead a proportional value to the actual power flow.
V_gen is the actual line-to-neutral RMS voltage on the local bus PT input to the
MSLC. The voltage has a times-10 scaling (that is, 1146 would represent 114.6
volts RMS).
Gen_frequency is the local generator bus frequency. The frequency has a

times-100 scaling (that is, 6002 would represent 60.02 Hz).
Util_frequency is the utility bus frequency. The frequency has a times-100

scaling (that is, 6002 would represent 60.02 Hz).
pf is the average of the A, B, and C phase power factors. Power factor has a
times-20000 scaling (that is, 20000 would represent a 1.0 and +20000 would
represent +1.0). Power factor is further encoded such that 1.0 represents 0.0
lagging power factor, +1.0 represents 0.0 leading power factor, and 0.0
represents a power factor of 1.0. (Note: power factor across the utility tie is
available at a 200 ms rate.)
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Commands to DSLC Controls

The following listing shows the actual values as applied to the MSLC. The values
are not necessarily the same as the values displayed on the Hand Held
Programmer. All described values are available as SNVT_count (Standard
Network Variable Type, count is 16-bits). Values area also in standard 2's
complement integer form stored such that the most significant byte is at the
lowest address. Command values are updated at a 200 ms rate.
lc_load_level is the percentage of rated load command to the associated DSLC

controls. It has a times-200 scaling (that is, 20000 would represent 100% load
command).
pf_ref is the power factor command to the associated DSLC controls. Power
factor has a times-20000 scaling (that is, 20000 would represent a 1.0 and
+20000 would represent +1.0). Power factor is further encoded such that 1.0
represents 0.0 lagging power factor, +1.0 represents 0.0 leading power factor,
and 0.0 represents a power factor of 1.0.
master_flag is a 16-bit word containing the status of the MSLC flags. A bit value
of “0” indicates the specified flag is “ON”. A bit value of “1” indicates that the
specified flag is “OFF”. The bit representation is as follows:
0—Loadshare Flag Not used on MSLC

1—PF Share Flag Not used on MSLC
2—Deadbus Flag Indicates the MSLC senses a deadbus
3—Not Used
4—System Master Flag Identifies the MSLC to the DSLC controls
5—Lower Voltage Flag Commands DSLC controls to lower voltage
6—Raise Voltage Flag Commands DSLC controls to raise voltage
7—Slave Enable Flag Tells the DSLC controls that the MSLC is in control
Bits 8–15—not used
Control Status
All described values are available as SNVT_count (Standard Network Variable
Type, count is 16-bits). Discrete inputs, outputs, and alarm values are in
unsigned integer form stored such that the most significant byte is at the lowest
address, with each bit representing a discrete value. Integer values are signed
2's complement, and are updated once per second.
discrete_in is a 16-bit word containing the status of the discrete inputs of the
MSLC and the watchdog function. A bit value of “0” indicates the specified input
is not active (does not have 20-40 Vdc applied). A bit value of “1” indicates that
the specified input is active. The bit representation is:
0—Synchronizer Check Mode

1—Synchronizer Permissive Mode
2—Synchronizer Run Mode
3—Circuit Breaker Auxiliary Contact
4—Utility Unload
5—Import/Export Control
6—Process Control
7—Ramp Pause
8—Set Point Raise
9—Set Point Lower
10—Voltage Raise
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11—Voltage Lower
12—0
13—0
14—0
15—Watchdog Status
discrete_out is a 16-bit word containing the status of the discrete outputs of the
MSLC. A bit value of “0” indicates the specified relay driver output is not active
(has not gone low). A bit value of “1” indicates that the specified output is active.
The bit representation is:
0—Low Limit Relay Driver

1—High Limit Relay Driver
2—Load Switch #1
3—Load Switch #2
4—Alarm Relay Driver
5—Generator Breaker Open
6—Utility Breaker Open
7—Utility Breaker Close
Bits 9–15 are not used.
alarm_status is a 16-bit word containing the status of the alarms within the
MSLC. A bit value of “0” indicates the specified alarm is not active. A bit value of
“1” indicates that the specified alarm is active. The bit representation is:
0—Synchronizer Timeout
1—Synchronizer Reclose Attempt Limit
2—Utility High Load Limit
3—Utility Low Load Limit
4—Process Input High Limit
5—Process Input Low Limit
6—Voltage High Limit
7—Voltage Low Limit
load_control_state is a 16-bit word containing the state of the load control

function within the MSLC. The state is encoded as an unsigned value which
represents the present load control state. The load control state is updated once
per second. The value representation is:
0—Offline
1—Baseload
2—Baseload Lower
3—Baseload Raise
4—Baseload Remote
5—Utility Unload
6—Process Ramp
7—Process Control
8—Process Lower
9—Process Raise
10—Process Remote
11—Import/Export Ramp
12—Import/Export Control
13—Import/Export Lower
14—Import/Export Raise
15—Import/Export Remote
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synchronizer_state is a 16-bit word containing the state of the synchronizer
function within the MSLC. The state is encoded as an unsigned value which
represents the present load control state. The load control state is updated once
per second. The value representation is:
0—Off
1—Check Mode
2—Permissive Mode
3—Run Mode
4—Circuit Breaker Close Command Timer
5—Reclose/In-synch Timer
6—In Synchronization
7—Auto Off
imp_exp_ref is the import/export reference level normalized to a percentage of

rated load of the plant. The import/export reference has a times-200 scaling (that
is, 20000 would represent 100%). The import/export reference is updated once
per second.
pc_target is the current process control reference when in process control. The
Process reference has a times-10 scaling (that is, 200 would represent 20 mA).
The process reference is updated once per second.
gen_high_low_limits is a 16-bit word containing the status of the generator

command high/low limit alarms within the MSLC. A bit value of “0” indicates the
specified alarm is not active. A bit value of “1” indicates that the specified alarm is
active. The generator high/low limits are updated once per second. The bit
representation is:
0—Generator High Limit

1—Generator Low Limit
The other 14 bits are not used.
Remote Control Inputs

net_remote_in is a network remote load or process control reference input. The
MSLC hardware remote input must be at 0.0 mA for the network remote input to
operate. The remote input has a times-1000 scaling (that is, 20000 would
represent 20.0 mA).
net_process_in is a network input from a LonWorks-compatible process

transmitter. The MSLC hardware process input must be at 0.0 mA for the
network process input to operate. The process input has a times-1000 scaling
(20000 represents 20.0 mA).
net_discrete_in is a network input from a remote sequencer. The input must be

in the same format as discrete_in described above. All inputs must be written
each time the network discrete input value is updated. The hardware discrete
inputs must not be used when the network input is used. Changing any hardware
discrete input causes the MSLC to look at all the hardware discrete inputs.
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Specifications
Data Rate: 1.25 MBPS (million bits per second)
Network Isolation: 0–60 Hz: 1000 Vrms (for 60 seconds)
0–60 Hz: 277 Vrms (continuous)
Common Mode Range: 277 Vrms
Electrostatic Discharge: 15 kV
Maximum Nodes per Bus: 64 (0 to +70 °C)
32 (+20 to +85 °C)
20 (+40 to +85 °C)
Network Bus Length: 500 m (+20 to +85 °C) typical
150 m (+40 to +85 °C) typical
Maximum Stub Length: 300 mm (+40 to +85 °C)
600 mm (0 to +70 °C)
Network Termination: Required at both ends of the network
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Chapter 9.
Troubleshooting
General
The following troubleshooting guide is an aid in isolating trouble to the control
box, actuator, plant wiring, or elsewhere. Troubleshooting beyond this level is
recommended ONLY when a complete facility for control testing is available.
The control can be damaged with the wrong voltage. When replacing
a control, check the power supply, battery, etc., for the correct
voltage.
Bench Tests
The following tests provide a complete test procedure for the MSLC. Do each
test in the order described, as results of tests depend on the results of prior tests.
Failure of any of these tests indicates a failure of the control. See Chapter 10 for
instructions for returning a control for repair.
Accuracy of tests requiring an external meter will be dependent on instrument

accuracy. For best results, use only properly calibrated instruments providing
precision exceeding the calibration tolerance.
Unless otherwise specified, all inputs to the control should be disconnected or

deactivated during bench tests. Several of the tests cannot be done when the
MSLC is in operation. The internal test software verifies that bus and generator
potentials are dead prior to executing the test or calibration procedure.
After doing a calibration step as described in the following sections, save the
calibration value by pressing the “SAVE” key on the Hand Held Programmer.
Removal of power prior to saving will result in loss of calibration data.
General
Do the following checks on the MSLC. Then verify the functioning of set points
and adjustments.
1. Connect the Hand Held Programmer to the control in accordance with the
instructions in Chapter 3. Verify that correct voltage and polarity are applied
to the control. Verify that the programmer does its power-up test. Failure to
do the power up test indicates that either the control or Hand Held
Programmer has failed. Replace the MSLC or Hand Held Programmer.
2. Press the “ID” key. The message “MSLC P/N 54XX-XXX” should appear.
Failure to display this message indicates either the control or Hand Held
Programmer has failed. Replace the MSLC or Hand Held Programmer.
3. Select the Diagnostics menu by pressing “0”. The Self Test Result should
display a value of 49. If any other value is displayed, replace the control.
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4. Select each of the menus described in Chapter 3 and verify that all set
points are as recorded during installation. If any differences are found,
change the set point(s) to the correct value. Press the “SAVE” key. The
message “Set Points Saved” should be displayed. Remove power from the
control for at least 10 seconds. Restore power and verify that correct values
were retained during power down. Failure to save values indicates the
control has failed and should be replaced.
Power Supply
To verify that the MSLC power supply functions over its full operating range, set
the power supply voltage to the minimum specified (18 Vdc). Apply power to the
control and verify that the Self Test Result in Menu 0 is 49. If any other value is
displayed, replace the control. Set supply voltage to the maximum specified for
the model being tested and repeat the diagnostic check.
Discrete Inputs
These tests verify the correct function of each of the switch inputs.
Connect a jumper between terminals 1 and 43 of the MSLC to connect the

discrete input common. Connect a wire to terminal 2 which will provide the
voltage source to test each of the discrete inputs.
With all discrete inputs disconnected, select Menu 9. Step through the menu and
verify that all switch inputs indicate Open.
Connect the wire from terminal 2 to terminal 44, the Synchronizer Check Mode
switch input. Verify that the Check Switch indication on Menu 9 indicates Closed.
Repeat the above step for each of the remaining discrete inputs, terminals 45
through 55, and verify that the corresponding switch input indicates Closed.
An optional minimum voltage test with an external dc power source may be done
on the discrete inputs. Connect the dc source to terminal 43 (+) and repeat the
previous tests with the voltage source set to 12 Vdc.
Process Input
This test verifies the operation and calibration of the Process Variable Input.
Connect a jumper between terminals 37 and 38 for testing with a milliamp

source. If a voltage source is to be used, do not install the jumper. Calibrate the
control with the type of source to be used in service. There is a slight difference
in calibration between milliamp and voltage input. Select the Process Input on
Menu 6. The value displayed should be 0.0 ± 0.1 mA. Connect an adjustable mA
(dc voltage) source to terminals 38 (+) and 39 (+). Set the source for 4.0 mA (1.0
Vdc). The Process Input on Menu 6 should indicate 4.0 ± 0.1 mA. Set the source
for 20.0 mA (5.0 Vdc). The Process Input should indicate 20.0 ± 0.1 mA.
To calibrate the Process Input, select Calibration Menu 6. Set the Calibration Key
to 49. Select the Process Input set point. Set the mA source to 20.0 mA (5.0
Vdc). Adjust the Process Cal set point for 20.0 ± 0.1 mA. Be sure to save the
calibration information by pressing the “SAVE” key on the Hand Held
Programmer. Repeat the above process input tests to verify correct calibration
over the input range.
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Remote Load Reference Input

This test verifies the operation and calibration of the Remote Load Reference
Input.
Connect a jumper between terminals 34 and 35 for testing with a milliamp

source. If a voltage source is to be used, do not install the jumper. Calibrate the
control with the type of source to be used in service as there is a slight difference
in calibration between milliamp and voltage input. Select the Remote Input on
Menu 6. The value displayed should be 0.0 ± 0.1 mA. Connect an adjustable 20
mA source (or 1-5 Vdc source) to terminals 35 (+) and 36 (+). Set the source to
4.0 mA (1.0 Vdc). The Remote Input on Menu 6 should indicate 4.0 ± 0.1 mA.
Set the source for 20.0 mA (5.0 Vdc). The Remote Input should indicate 20.0 ±
0.1 mA.
To calibrate the Remote Input, select Calibration Menu 6 and set the Calibration
Key to 49. Select the Remote Input set point, also on menu 6. Set the mA source
to 20.0 mA (5.0 Vdc). Adjust the Remote Cal set point for 20.0 ± 0.1 mA. Repeat
the above test to verify correct calibration over the input range.
Relay Driver Outputs

This section tests the operation of each of the relay driver outputs from the
control. Tests require a voltmeter and a 250 to 1000 ohm resistor. Generator
Voltage must be removed, all discrete inputs open, and the Test Key set point on
Menu 9 set to 49 to do the following tests.
Apply 24 Vdc power to terminals 19 (+) and 20 (+). Connect the resistor from the
+24 Vdc source to the Breaker Close terminal 21. Connect the dc voltmeter to
terminal 19 (+) and terminal 21 (+). The meter should indicate +24 Vdc. Select
Breaker Close Relay on Menu 9. Press either “Rabbit Up” or “Turtle Up” key. The
output should energize for approximately one second as indicated by a 0 Vdc
indication on the test meter.
Move the resistor and meter connection from terminal 21 and connect to Breaker
Open terminal 22. The meter should indicate +24 Vdc. Select the Breaker Open
Relay set point on Menu 9. Press either “Rabbit Up” or “Turtle Up” key. The
output should energize for approximately one second as indicated by a 0 Vdc
indication on the test meter.
Repeat the above test procedure for each of the relay driver outputs and
corresponding Menu 9 selection.
Utility Potential Inputs

This section tests the operation and calibrates the Utility Potential Inputs. Both
the high voltage (240 Vac) and low voltage (120 Vac) inputs may be optionally
tested. Calibration of the input must be done for the appropriate voltage used in
service.
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Select Menu 5 and set Configuration Key to 49. Then set the PT Winding Ratio to
1:1. Verify the System Frequency set point is 50 or 60 Hertz as appropriate. Set
the PT Voltage Input set point to 240 Vac or 120 Vac (nominal) as supplied for
this test. Connect the line potential to the Utility A phase terminal 6 for 240 Vac or
terminal 7 for 120 Vac. The actual potential is not important, but should be within
20% of the nominal of 120 or 240 Vac. Connect neutral to terminal 12. Connect
an AC voltmeter in parallel with the potential. Select Menu 6 and set the
Calibration Key to 49. Select PT Phase A set point, also on Menu 6. Adjust the
set point to read the same as the calibration meter ± 0.1%.
Repeat the above procedure for the PT Phase B and PT Phase C utility potential
inputs.
Restore the PT Winding Ratio, System Frequency, and PT Voltage Input set
points to their previous values.
Utility Current Inputs

This section tests and calibrates the Utility Current Transformer (CT) inputs.
Select Menu 5 and set Configuration Key to 49. Then set the CT Rating to 5:5.
Connect a 0-5 ampere current source to the Utility A Phase CT input at terminals
13 and 14. A resistive load that consumes approximately 5 A at nominal line
voltage may be used in series with line voltage to provide the current source.
Actual current is not critical, but should be between 4 and 6 A for best results.
Connect a current meter in series with the current source.
Activate the current source and select Menu 6. Set the Calibration Key to 49.
Select the CT Phase A set point. Adjust the set point to equal the calibration
meter ± 0.1%.
Repeat the above steps for the utility CT Phase B and CT Phase C inputs.
Return the CT Rating set point to its previous value.
Bus Potential Input

This section tests and calibrates the voltage and phase of the bus potential input
to match that of the utility A phase input.
Connect the same test potential to Bus A phase PT input and Utility A phase PT
input in parallel. Use the 120 or 240 Vac inputs as desired. Select Menu 6 and
set the Calibration Key to 49. Read the PT Phase A set point. Select the Bus
Voltage set point and adjust to be ± 0.1% of the voltage read for the Utility phase
A Voltage.
Select Menu 6 Synchroscope set point. With the voltage input to the Bus and
Utility Phase A inputs connected in parallel, adjust the Synchroscope value to 0.0
± 0.1 degrees.
LonWorks Network
Menu 0 (Diagnostics Menu), beginning with item 3, contains information to aid in
verifying operation and troubleshooting of network operation.
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Active DSLCs
Active DSLCs is the number of MSLC/DSLC™ controls currently in
communication. For example, if six units are installed and powered, the value
displayed by this set point should be 6. If a value less than the number of
MSLC/DSLC controls you have installed is shown, check Menu 5, Network
Address, on all MSLC/DSLC controls to verify that each unit has a unique
address assigned. Press the “SAVE” key on each unit to be sure the address has
been made effective. After the “Set Points Saved” message is displayed, refresh
the screen by pressing the “Up/Down Arrow” key twice and verify that the Menu 5
Network Address set point remains at the desired value. While checking each
MSLC/DSLC control's address assignment, also note the Menu 0 Active DSLCs
set point on each off these units to further aid in troubleshooting.
If Active DSLCs still indicates the wrong value after all addresses are verified,
refer to the Active DSLCs information noted when checking each of the units.
The following are the most probable causes:
1. If one unit indicates one active MSLC/DSLC and the other units indicate the
number is one less than the actual number of units installed, verify the
wiring to the MSLC/DSLC reporting one active unit. Replace that
MSLC/DSLC if necessary to correct the problem.
2. If one or more units indicate some number less than the correct value,
power down one MSLC/DSLC at a time (or carefully disconnect the network
wires from each MSLC/DSLC, one at a time) to observe its effect on the
other units' Active DSLCs values. If MSLC/DSLC controls on far ends of the
network are determined not to be in communication with each other, do the
tests described below under Installation Verification below.
If Active DSLCs still indicates the wrong value after doing the above steps,
continue with the tests described below under Neuron Status.
Neuron Status
“Neuron Status” is a set of data that may be retrieved at any time by pressing the
“.” key on the Hand Held Programmer. This action causes the Echelon Neuron
network communications processor to read its status registers and pass this
information to the main processor so that it may be observed on the Hand Held
Programmer.
When the “Retrieve Net Status” setpoint in Menu 0 is toggled from

“False” to “True”, all status registers are cleared and the current
network status is retrieved. The transaction and message
information displayed has been accumulated since the control was
powered up or status was last retrieved. The following information
can be used to determine if the MSLC is operating correctly.
Menu 0 Transmit Errors is a communications accuracy test. Errors result from

message collisions and weak or noisy signals. The number of errors from
message collisions is a function of the number of messages presented to the
network. More than five or ten errors per second indicates the network function
should be checked.
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1. If the network being used by the MSLCs for load sharing is heavily loaded
with other non-load sharing devices, separate the network used by the
MSLCs and their associated devices from the other devices. Routers may
be used if necessary to communicate between the separated networks.
2. Verify network wiring installation is to specifications.
Transaction Timeouts is the number of timeouts that occurred while the unit
was waiting for a response from a message. The MSLC expects responses only
by the deadbus closing functions. If timeout errors occur during deadbus closing,
verify that network wiring installation is to specifications. Otherwise, transaction
timeout errors should not normally occur with MSLCs unless a non-standard
custom installation has been done and another device to which the MSLC has
been connected is not responding.
Rcv (Receive) Transactions Full is the number of times an incoming message

was lost because no more transaction buffers were available. Frequent errors
indicate an overloaded network.
Lost Messages is the number of times the application processor received more
messages at one time than it could process. It is possible in large systems that
enough MSLCs may send out their load sharing information at nearly the same
time that lost messages may occur. Occasional errors will not affect operation. If
frequent errors occur in systems where a custom network installation has been
done, contact the installer. If no custom installation has been done and sufficient
errors are occurring to cause load sharing problems, contact Woodward
Governor Company.
Missed Messages is the number of times the network processor received more
messages at one time than it could process. It is possible that enough MSLCs
may send out their load sharing information at nearly the same time that Rcv
Transaction Full errors may occur. Frequent errors indicate an overloaded
network.
Missed and lost message errors will occur during power up when
connected to an active network. This is normal as messages are not
processed during power up diagnostics.
Last Reset Cause is the method by which the Echelon Neuron network chip was
reset. After power-up, “Watchdog Reset” should initially be the indicated reset
cause. This will switch to “Cleared” on subsequent retrievals of the diagnostic
data. “External Reset” indicates the main MSLC processor reset the Neuron chip
after losing communication with it. The number of times this occurs is logged in
Net(work) Interface Errors described below.
Network State should always be “Configured, On-line”. Any other state indicates
either a defective MSLC or an improper custom installation using a network
management tool.
Network Error Log should always display “No Error”. Any logged error should
be reported to Woodward Governor Company.
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Net(work) Interface Errors is the number of times the main MSLC processor
had to reset the Neuron chip due to loss of communications. Errors may occur
during a custom installation and will cease when installation is complete.
Interface errors should not normally occur in operation, but occasional errors that
may be caused by extreme transient interference are possible and will not affect
control function. Frequent errors indicate extreme interference or a defective
MSLC.
Installation Verification
Verify that the overall network wiring has been done according to specification in
Chapters 2 and 8:
1. Wire is a recommended data cable;

2. Bus length is less than 500 m;
3. Stubs are less than 300 mm in length;
4. There are less than 32 devices on the network;
5. Wires exposed beyond shields are minimized;
6. Verify shield continuity through the entire network;
7. Verify that shields are grounded at one central location;
8. Verify that terminations have been made, but only at each end of the
network;
9. Make sure wiring is not routed with power lines or other high-electrical-noise
lines.
See Chapter 8 for a complete list of network specifications.
If problems still exist, you may disconnect or replace a MSLC or other device
attached to the network to investigate its effect on the network. If a custom
installation has been done, it will be necessary to use the installation network
management tool to properly install a replacement device on the network.
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Table 10-1. System Troubleshooting
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE ACTION

Unit does not power No input power supply Check +24 V power supply.
up
Input power supply polarity Ensure proper polarity of +24 V
reversed power supply.
Software PROMs installed Ensure proper installation of
backwards or in wrong slot (U32 & PROMs*
U46)
Unit freezes up after Faulty LON PROM (U27) Check number of active DSLC
short period of time controls (Menu 0) immediately
after power up. If in error, replace
LON PROM (U27).
Power factor of ±0.5 Phase ordering of either the current Reverse the order of the two
indicated for a or potential transformers is in the phases with negative power
resistive load wrong order factors.
Power factor of +1 Current transformer leads for that Reverse current transformer
indicated for a phase are reversed leads for the phase in question.
resistive load
Phase currents do not Improper current transformer ratios Check transformers and settings
track linearly across (Menu 5) in Menu 5 to ensure that they are
their entire range the same.
(Menus 6 & 7)
Phase or Bus Improper potential transformer Check transformers and settings
voltages do not track ratios (Menu 5) in Menu 5 to ensure that they are
linearly across their the same.
entire range (Menus 6
& 7)
*—NOTE 1: Installing PROMs backwards will result in the destruction of the chips. PROMs that have
been powered up while installed backwards will need to be replaced.
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Chapter 10.
Service Options
Product Service Options

If you are experiencing problems with the installation, or unsatisfactory
performance of a Woodward product, the following options are available:
 Consult the troubleshooting guide in the manual.
 Contact the manufacturer or packager of your system.
 Contact the Woodward Full Service Distributor serving your area.
 Contact Woodward technical assistance (see “How to Contact Woodward”
later in this chapter) and discuss your problem. In many cases, your
problem can be resolved over the phone. If not, you can select which course
of action to pursue based on the available services listed in this chapter.
OEM and Packager Support: Many Woodward controls and control devices are
installed into the equipment system and programmed by an Original Equipment
Manufacturer (OEM) or Equipment Packager at their factory. In some cases, the
programming is password-protected by the OEM or packager, and they are the best
source for product service and support. Warranty service for Woodward products
shipped with an equipment system should also be handled through the OEM or
Packager. Please review your equipment system documentation for details.
Woodward Business Partner Support: Woodward works with and supports a

global network of independent business partners whose mission is to serve the
users of Woodward controls, as described here:
 A Full Service Distributor has the primary responsibility for sales, service,
system integration solutions, technical desk support, and aftermarket
marketing of standard Woodward products within a specific geographic area
and market segment.
 An Authorized Independent Service Facility (AISF) provides authorized
service that includes repairs, repair parts, and warranty service on Woodward's
behalf. Service (not new unit sales) is an AISF's primary mission.
 A Recognized Engine Retrofitter (RER) is an independent company that
does retrofits and upgrades on reciprocating gas engines and dual-fuel
conversions, and can provide the full line of Woodward systems and
components for the retrofits and overhauls, emission compliance upgrades,
long term service contracts, emergency repairs, etc.
 A Recognized Turbine Retrofitter (RTR) is an independent company that
does both steam and gas turbine control retrofits and upgrades globally, and
can provide the full line of Woodward systems and components for the
retrofits and overhauls, long term service contracts, emergency repairs, etc.
You can locate your nearest Woodward distributor, AISF, RER, or RTR on our
website at:
www.woodward.com/directory
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Woodward Factory Servicing Options

The following factory options for servicing Woodward products are available
through your local Full-Service Distributor or the OEM or Packager of the
equipment system, based on the standard Woodward Product and Service
Warranty (5-01-1205) that is in effect at the time the product is originally shipped
from Woodward or a service is performed:
 Replacement/Exchange (24-hour service)
 Flat Rate Repair
 Flat Rate Remanufacture
Replacement/Exchange: Replacement/Exchange is a premium program

designed for the user who is in need of immediate service. It allows you to
request and receive a like-new replacement unit in minimum time (usually within
24 hours of the request), providing a suitable unit is available at the time of the
request, thereby minimizing costly downtime. This is a flat-rate program and
includes the full standard Woodward product warranty (Woodward Product and
Service Warranty 5-01-1205).
This option allows you to call your Full-Service Distributor in the event of an
unexpected outage, or in advance of a scheduled outage, to request a
replacement control unit. If the unit is available at the time of the call, it can
usually be shipped out within 24 hours. You replace your field control unit with
the like-new replacement and return the field unit to the Full-Service Distributor.
Charges for the Replacement/Exchange service are based on a flat rate plus
shipping expenses. You are invoiced the flat rate replacement/exchange charge
plus a core charge at the time the replacement unit is shipped. If the core (field
unit) is returned within 60 days, a credit for the core charge will be issued.
Flat Rate Repair: Flat Rate Repair is available for the majority of standard
products in the field. This program offers you repair service for your products with
the advantage of knowing in advance what the cost will be. All repair work carries
the standard Woodward service warranty (Woodward Product and Service
Warranty 5-01-1205) on replaced parts and labor.
Flat Rate Remanufacture: Flat Rate Remanufacture is very similar to the Flat
Rate Repair option with the exception that the unit will be returned to you in “like-
new” condition and carry with it the full standard Woodward product warranty
(Woodward Product and Service Warranty 5-01-1205). This option is applicable
to mechanical products only.
Returning Equipment for Repair

If a control (or any part of an electronic control) is to be returned for repair,
please contact your Full-Service Distributor in advance to obtain Return
Authorization and shipping instructions.
When shipping the item(s), attach a tag with the following information:
 return authorization number;
 name and location where the control is installed;
 name and phone number of contact person;
 complete Woodward part number(s) and serial number(s);
 description of the problem;
 instructions describing the desired type of repair.
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Packing a Control
Use the following materials when returning a complete control:
 protective caps on any connectors;
 antistatic protective bags on all electronic modules;
 packing materials that will not damage the surface of the unit;
 at least 100 mm (4 inches) of tightly packed, industry-approved packing
material;
 a packing carton with double walls;
 a strong tape around the outside of the carton for increased strength.
To prevent damage to electronic components caused by improper

handling, read and observe the precautions in Woodward manual
82715, Guide for Handling and Protection of Electronic Controls,
Printed Circuit Boards, and Modules.
Replacement Parts
When ordering replacement parts for controls, include the following information:
 the part number(s) (XXXX-XXXX) that is on the enclosure nameplate;
 the unit serial number, which is also on the nameplate.
Engineering Services
Woodward offers various Engineering Services for our products. For these services,
you can contact us by telephone, by email, or through the Woodward website.
 Technical Support
 Product Training
 Field Service
Technical Support is available from your equipment system supplier, your local Full-
Service Distributor, or from many of Woodward’s worldwide locations, depending
upon the product and application. This service can assist you with technical
questions or problem solving during the normal business hours of the Woodward
location you contact. Emergency assistance is also available during non-business
hours by phoning Woodward and stating the urgency of your problem.
Product Training is available as standard classes at many of our worldwide

locations. We also offer customized classes, which can be tailored to your needs
and can be held at one of our locations or at your site. This training, conducted
by experienced personnel, will assure that you will be able to maintain system
reliability and availability.
Field Service engineering on-site support is available, depending on the product

and location, from many of our worldwide locations or from one of our Full-
Service Distributors. The field engineers are experienced both on Woodward
products as well as on much of the non-Woodward equipment with which our
products interface.
For information on these services, please contact us via telephone, email us, or
use our website: www.woodward.com.
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How to Contact Woodward

For assistance, call one of the following Woodward facilities to obtain the address
and phone number of the facility nearest your location where you will be able to
get information and service.
Electrical Power Systems Engine Systems Turbine Systems

Facility---------------- Phone Number Facility---------------- Phone Number Facility---------------- Phone Number
Brazil ------------- +55 (19) 3708 4800 Brazil ------------- +55 (19) 3708 4800 Brazil ------------- +55 (19) 3708 4800
China ----------- +86 (512) 6762 6727 China ----------- +86 (512) 6762 6727 China ----------- +86 (512) 6762 6727
Germany--------- +49 (0) 21 52 14 51 Germany------- +49 (711) 78954-510 India --------------- +91 (129) 4097100
India --------------- +91 (129) 4097100 India --------------- +91 (129) 4097100 Japan -------------- +81 (43) 213-2191
Japan -------------- +81 (43) 213-2191 Japan -------------- +81 (43) 213-2191 Korea -------------- +82 (51) 636-7080
Korea -------------- +82 (51) 636-7080 Korea -------------- +82 (51) 636-7080 The Netherlands - +31 (23) 5661111
Poland--------------- +48 12 295 13 00 The Netherlands - +31 (23) 5661111 Poland--------------- +48 12 295 13 00
United States ---- +1 (970) 482-5811 United States ---- +1 (970) 482-5811 United States ---- +1 (970) 482-5811
You can also locate your nearest Woodward distributor or service facility on our
website at:
www.woodward.com/directory
Technical Assistance
If you need to telephone for technical assistance, you will need to provide the following information.
Please write it down here before phoning:
Your Name
Site Location
Phone Number
Fax Number
Engine/Turbine Model Number
Manufacturer
Number of Cylinders (if applicable)
Type of Fuel (gas, gaseous, steam, etc)
Rating
Application
Control/Governor #1
Woodward Part Number & Rev. Letter
Control Description or Governor Type
Serial Number
Control/Governor #2
Serial Number
Control/Governor #3
Serial Number
If you have an electronic or programmable control, please have the adjustment setting positions or
the menu settings written down and with you at the time of the call.
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Appendix A.
MSLC Setup Work Sheet
Synchronizer Menu 1
Sync Gain __________
Sync Stability __________Seconds
Slip Frequency Ref __________Hertz
Slip Window __________Hertz
Max Phase Window __________Degrees
Voltage Matching Enabled | Disabled
Voltage Window __________%
Breaker Delay __________Seconds
C.B. Close Hold Time __________Seconds
Close Attempts __________
Reclose Delay __________Seconds
Sync Reclose Alarm Enabled | Disabled
Sync Timeout __________Seconds
Sync Timeout Alarm Enabled | Disabled
Auto Re-Synchronize Enabled | Disabled
Load Control Menu 2

Imp/Exp Control Gain __________
Imp/Exp Stability __________Seconds
Imp/Exp Derivative __________Seconds
Imp/Exp Deadband __________%
Load Input Filter __________Hertz
Import/Export Droop __________%
Rated Load __________kW
Import/Export Level __________kW
Import/Export 4 mA __________kW
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Import/Export 20 mA __________kW
Baseload 4 mA __________%
Baseload 20 mA __________%
Unload Ramp Rate __________%/second
Load Ramp Rate __________%/second
Raise Load Rate __________%/second
Lower Load Rate __________%/second
Utility Unload Trip __________kW
Gen Unload Trip __________%
Util High Load PU __________kW
Util High Load DO __________kW
Utility High Limit Enabled | Disabled
Utility Low Limit PU __________kW
Utility Low Limit DO __________kW
Utility Low Limit Enabled | Disabled
Util Limit Switches Enabled | Disabled
Generator Load High Enabled | Disabled
Generator Load Low Enabled | Disabled
Gen Limit Switches Enabled | Disabled
Gen Load Switch 1 PU __________%
Gen Load Switch 1 DO __________%
Gen Load Switch 2 PU __________%
Gen Load Switch 2 DO __________%
Process Control Menu 3

Process Control Gain __________
Process Stability __________Seconds
Process Derivative __________Seconds
Process Deadband __________mA
Process Droop __________%
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Process Filter __________Hertz
Process Reference __________mA
Raise Reference Rate __________mA/Second
Lower Reference Rate __________mA/Second
High Limit PU __________mA
High Limit DO __________mA
High Limit Alarm Enabled | Disabled
Low Limit PU __________mA
Low Limit DO __________mA
Low Limit Alarm Enabled | Disabled
Process Switches Enabled | Disabled
VAR/PF Control Menu 4

VAR/PF/Constant Gen PF
Control Mode __________
VAR/PF Gain __________
VAR/PF Stability __________Seconds
Rated kVARS __________kVAR
kVAR Reference __________kVAR
PF Reference 0.0 lag | 0.0 lead
Const-Gen-PF-Ref __________
PF Deadband __________
Voltage Low Limit __________V, kV
Voltage Low Alarm Enabled | Disabled
Voltage High Limit __________V, kV
Voltage High Alarm Enabled | Disabled
Voltage Switches Enabled | Disabled
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Configuration Menu 5
PT Winding Ratio :1
CT Rating :5
Voltage Input 120 240 Vac
Voltage Display Line-to-Line | Line-to-Neutral | Volts | Kilovolts
System Frequency 50 Hz | 60 Hz
Process Action Direct | Indirect
Network Address __________
Network Service Pin __________
Revert Status Hardware|Lock In Last
Net Dropout Time _________seconds
Util Breaker Open Logic Direct | Indirect
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Appendix B.
MSLC Specifications
Part Numbers
9907-004 MSLC, 4-wire wye configuration, 120 or 240 V
9907-005 MSLC, 3-wire delta configuration, 120 V
9907-006 MSLC, 3-wire delta configuration, 240 V
9907-205 Hand Held Programmer
Electrical Specifications
Control Power Supply Input
Operating 12 to 40 Vdc continuous
Maximum 7 to 77 Vdc for up to 5 minutes
Reverse +56 Vdc continuous
Burden 18 W
Synchronizer Input
Voltage 75 to 150 Vac RMS (120Vac input)
150 to 300 Vac RMS (240Vac input)
Phases Single
Frequency 45 to 66 Hz
Burden less than 0.1 VA per phase
Accuracy 0.1% of full scale
Voltage Sensing Inputs

Voltage 75 to 150 Vac RMS (120Vac input)
150 to 300 Vac RMS (240 Vac input)
Phases Three
Current Inputs
Current 0 to 5 A RMS
Discrete Inputs
Voltage 12 to 40 Vdc
Burden 10 mA nominal
Relay Driver Outputs

Voltage 12 to 40 Vdc
Current 200 mA sink (max)
Analog Inputs
Current 4 to 20 mA
Voltage 1 to 5 Vdc
Resistance 243  current mode
10 k voltage mode
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Local Area Network

ECHELON LONWORKS® Technology
Calibration and Diagnostics Port

RS-422
Environmental Specifications
Exceeds:
Temperature
Operating –40 to +70 °C
Storage –55 to +105 °C
Humidity
Operating 95% at 38 °C
Mechanical Vibration
Level 2.5 G
Mechanical Shock
Test Methods US MIL-STD-810C, Method 516.2, Shock
Procedure I, Figure 516.2-2, basic design test
Procedure II, transit drop test
Procedure V, bench handling test
Electromagnetic Susceptibility
Test Method ANSI/IEEE C37.90.2
Electrostatic Discharge 6000 Volts
Electrical Transients
Test Method ANSI C37.90.1-1989
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MSLC Menu Summary
1—Synchronizer 4—VAR/PF Control 8—Control Status Monitor
1. Sync Gain 1. VAR/PF Control Mode 1. Synchronizer Mode
2. Sync Stability 2. VAR/PF Gain 2. Load Control Mode
3. Slip Frequency Ref 3. VAR/PF Stability 3. Import/Export Ref
4. Slip Window 4. Rated kVARS 4. Process Reference
5. Max Phase Window 5. kVAR Reference 5. Load Command Output
6. Voltage Matching 6. PF Reference 6. PF Command Output
7. Voltage Window 7. Const_Gen_PF_Ref 7. PF Reference
8. Breaker Delay 8. PF Deadband 8. Synchronizer Timeout
9. C.B. Close Hold Time 9. Voltage Low Limit 9. Sync Reclose Limit
10. Close Attempts 10. Voltage Low Alarm 10. Utility High Limit
11. Reclose Delay 11. Voltage High Limit 11. Utility Low Limit
12. Sync Reclose Alarm 12. Voltage High Alarm 12. Generator High Limit
13. Sync Timeout 13. Voltage Switches 13. Generator Low Limit
14. Sync Timeout Alarm 14. High Process Limit
5—Configuration
15. Auto Re-Synchronize 15. Low Process Limit
1. Configuration Key
16. Low Voltage Limit
2—Load Control 2. PT Winding Ratio
17. High Voltage Limit
1. Imp/Exp Control Gain 3. CT Rating
2. Imp/Exp Stability 4. PT Voltage Input 9—Discrete Inputs/Outputs
3. Imp/Exp Derivative 5. Voltage Display 1. Synch Check Mode
4. Imp/Exp Deadband 6. System Frequency 2. Synch Permissive
5. Load Input Filter 7. Process Action 3. Synch Run Mode
6. Import/Export Droop 8. Network Address 4. Utility C.B. Aux
7. Rated Load 9. Network Service Pin 5. Utility Unload
8. Import/Export Level 10. Revert Status 6. Import / Export
9. Import/Export 4 mA 11. Net Dropout Time 7. Process Control
10. Import/Export 20 mA 8. Ramp Pause
6—Calibration
11. Baseload 4 mA 9. Setpoint Raise
1. Calibration Key
12. Baseload 20 mA 10. Setpoint Lower
2. Process Input
13. Unload Ramp Rate 11. Raise Voltage
3. Remote Input
14. Load Ramp Rate 12. Lower Voltage
4. PT Phase A
15. Raise Load Rate 13. Test Key
5. PT Phase B
16. Lower Load Rate 14. Breaker Close Relay
6. PT Phase C
17. Utility Unload Trip 15. Utility Breaker Open
7. CT Phase A
18. Gen Unload Trip 16. Gen Breaker Open
8. CT Phase B
19. Util High Limit PU 17. Alarm Relay
9. CT Phase C
20. Util High Load DO 18. Low Limit Relay
10. Gen Bus Voltage
21. Utility High Limit 19. High Limit Relay
11. Synchroscope
22. Utility Low Limit PU 20. Load Switch 1 Relay
12. Command Input
23. Utility Low Limit DO 21. Load Switch 2 Relay
24. Utility Low Limit 7—Electrical Parameters 22. Sync Enable LED
25. Util Limit Switches 1. Active Power (P) 23. High Limit LED
26. Generator Load High 2. Apparent Power (S) 24. Low Limit LED
27. Generator Load Low 3. Reactive Power (Q) 25. Watchdog LED
28. Gen Limit Switches 4. Power Factor (PF)
0—Diagnostics
29. Gen Load Switch 1 PU 5. Phase A
1. CPU Diagnostics
30. Gen Load Switch 1 DO 6. Phase A
2. ROM Checksum
31. Gen Load Switch 2 PU 7. Phase A PF
3. Active M/DSLCs
32. Gen Load Switch 2 DO 8. Phase B
4. Retrieve LON Status
9. Phase B
3—Process Control 5. Transmit Errors
10. Phase B PF
1. Process Control Gain 6. Transaction Timeouts
11. Phase C
2. Process Stability 7. Rcv Transaction Full
12. Phase C
3. Process Derivative 8. Lost Messages
13. Phase C PF
4. Process Deadband 9. Missed Messages
14. Utility Frequency
5. Process Droop 10. Last Reset Cause
15. Gen Bus Frequency
6. Process Filter 11. Node State
16. Gen Bus Voltage
7. Process Reference 12. LON Error Log
17. Synchroscope
8. Raise Reference Rate 13. LON Interface Errors
18. Slip Frequency
9. Lower Reference Rate 14. A/D Errors
19. System Load
10. High Limit PU 15. Network Loop
20. System PF
11. High Limit DO 16. Hardware Loop
12. High Limit Alarm 17. DI Commands
13. Low Limit PU
14. Low Limit DO
15. Low Limit Alarm
16. Process Switches
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9907-004 (4-Wire Wye)

Installation and Operation Manual

The latest version of most publications is available on the publications page. If

Any unauthorized modifications to or use of this equipment outside its specified

If the cover of this publication states "Translation of the Original Instructions"

WARNINGS AND NOTICES ........................................................................... IV

CHAPTER 4. SYNCHRONIZER DESCRIPTION ................................................55

Illustrations and Tables

Figure 1-1a. MSLC (wye version shown) ...............................................................4

Table 10-1. System Troubleshooting ...................................................................80

Warnings and Notices

The engine, turbine, or other type of prime mover should be

The products described in this publication may present risks that

Be prepared to make an emergency shutdown when starting the

On- and off-highway Mobile Applications: Unless Woodward's control

To prevent damage to a control system that uses an alternator or

Electrostatic Discharge Awareness

Follow these precautions when working with or near the control.

MSLC functions include:

Either phase matching or slip frequency synchronizing may be selected. Phase

Additional synchronizer functions include voltage matching, time delayed

The import/export control is an integrating control. It adjusts the percentage of

Figure 1-1a. MSLC (wye version shown)

Figure 1-1b. MSLC Dimensions (wye version shown)

Figure 1-2. Hand Held Programmer

Figure 1-3. Typical Wiring Connections

Figure 1-4. Typical Wiring Connections

Figure 1-5. Typical Wiring Connections

For additional wiring information, see Woodward manual 25070, Electronic

4. Remove 6 mm (1/4 inch) of insulation from the inner conductors.

5. Connect wiring and shield as shown in plant wiring diagram.

Installations with severe electromagnetic interference (EMI) may require

Power must be applied to the MSLC at least 15 seconds prior to

The following sections describe the potential connections for the

When connected to 4-wire wye systems with 120/240 Vac line-to-

Typically, 3-wire delta systems will always require potential

Local Bus Potential Transformers

If the local bus PT input is not connected in the same configuration

Utility Potential Transformers

When connected to 4-wire wye systems with 120/240 Vac line-to-neutral

Utility Current Transformers

For proper operation, it is important that the current transformers be connected

ELECTRIC SHOCK—Because of the risk of fatal electric shock, never

Figure 3-1. Temporary Wiring for Transformer Phase Correction

Discrete outputs require approximately 10 mA at 24 Vdc to power. The discrete

Circuit Breaker Relays

Load Management Relays

Synchronizer Mode Switch

Utility Unload Contact

Import/Export Control Contacts

Process Control Mode Contact

Ramp Pause Contact

Raise and Lower Set Point Contacts

Local Bus Voltage Adjustment Contacts

Local Area Network

3. Maximum number of network nodes is 64, but the maximum number of

Figure 3-2. MSLC in a Parallel Bus/Utility Parallel Application