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Model MEC 20

MICROPROCESSOR ENGINE/GENERATOR CONTROLLER

Microprocessor-based circuitry provides ultimate reliability and versatility Standard features meet or exceed requirements as dened by NFPA 110 Level 1 and CSA C282 Backlit LCD display screen with alpha-numeric readout for display and programming Digital 3-phase voltage, 3-phase current, KVA and frequency metering for generator output Up to 28 alarm/shutdown fault circuits utilizing analog and digital inputs Standard RS422 remote communication serial port Alarm/shutdown indications are displayed in plain English language Optional expansion output module for individual fault output contacts Password protected programming levels Self diagnostic features continuously verify processing, I/O and memory circuits Superior EMI/RFI noise immunity and surge performance features as per IEEE C62.41 Certied to UL #508 and CSA 22.2 #14 Industrial Control Equipment Standards

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Thomson Technology MEC 20 Microprocessor-based Engine/Generator Controller utilizes the latest advancements in microprocessor technology, printed circuit board assembly techniques and software development. This is the eighth generation of engine controllers from Thomson Technology, and reects over 25 years of engine controller design experience, including a decade utilizing microprocessors. The result is an automatic engine/generator controller of superior design, providing a comprehensive array of operational, protection and display features. All functions of the MEC 20 are fully congurable from the front panel keypad, and are password protected. The LCD display screen prompts are in plain English, providing a user-friendly operator interface with many display options available. The microprocessor design provides high accuracy for all voltage monitoring, current monitoring and timing functions as well as providing many standard features which are commonly available only as expensive add-on optional features on competitors products.
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STANDARD FEATURES
Alpha-Numeric Readout: Display and programming Digital AC Metering: 3 phase voltage (phase to phase and phase to neutral) , 3 phase current, KVA, frequency Digital Engine Gauge Display: Oil pressure, Engine temperature, Battery Voltage, Hourmeter, Tachometer 28 Standard Fault Circuits:
Shutdowns Over Crank Under Voltage Over Voltage High Engine Temperature Low Oil Pressure 5 Over Speed Loss of Speed Signal Emergency Stop Alarms Under Frequency Over Frequency Over Current Weak Battery Low Battery Voltage High Battery Voltage Battery Charger Fail Low Engine Temperature High Engine Temperature Low Oil Pressure Low Fuel Level Switch Not in Auto Digital Faults #5-#12 (User programmed)

Timers: Control Switches: Emergency Stop: LCD Display Menus: LED Indicators:

AMF (Auto Mains Failure): Diagnostic LED Indicators: Audible Alarm Horn: Run & Crank Output Contacts: Common Fail Output Contact: 4 Programmable Output Contacts:

Provision for Remote Contact Inputs: Engine Senders: COM

Engine Start, Cooldown, Oil Bypass, Over Crank, Cycle Crank Run/Off/Auto/Load Test, Horn Silence, Lamp Test, Fault Reset Faceplate mounted push-button and provision for remote contact input AC metering, timer countdown functions, alarm/shutdown indication, engine parameters Switch position (run, off, auto, load test), Common alarm, Common shutdown, Ready, Speed signal, Emergency stop Control outputs and timers to control external transfer mechanism Watchdog (CPU running), run output energized, crank output energized, remote start signal initiated, common fail output energized Programmable continuous or auto silence feature (10A/240VAC, 8A/24Vdc, Form A) (10A/240VAC, 8A/24Vdc, Form C) (10A/240VAC, 8A/24Vdc, Form C): User congured function (refer to programming functions available) Emergency Stop, Remote Reset Oil pressure (1/8 NPT), Temperature (1/4 NPT) supplied loose for engine mounting MEC 20 remote communication port (RS422). Can be used in conjunction with external TT Communication Interface Module (CIM module not included).*
Generator supply must utilize a solidly grounded neutral system for standard panel connections.
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Standard features meet or exceed requirements as dened by NFPA 110 Level 1 & CSA C282. Requires customer-supplied sensing contact. For CSA C282 applications, Battery Charger Input Fail alarm is recongurable as Low Coolant Level Shutdown.

High Engine Temperature and Low Oil Pressure shutdowns are factory programmed to utilize both

digital contact and analog sender inputs.

OPTIONAL FEATURES
CIM Communication Interface Module with internal 14.4Kbaud modem, RS232/422/485 ports and Modbus protocol c/w 6 communication cable. One CIM module provides communication interface for up to ten MEC 20 controllers with COM per system.* Remote annunciator with data communication link. 20 light annunciator for NFPA 110 (Level 1) & CSA282-00 faults* 16 point relay expansion module for individual fault output contacts on MEC 20. Specify number of expansion modules required (one module required for standard C282 or NFPA 1101, two modules required for standard and optional fault circuits). Relay contacts are congurable (normally open or closed) and are rated 0.5A 120VAC, 1.0A 30Vdc resistive (maximum) Additional Product Manual (one manual is included with each unit shipped) Custom programming of features (provides up to 6 custom fault labels) Vacuum uorescent display for extended low temperature operation (-40C)

EAP 110 EXP

MECO&M PRG VFD

* (Refer to separate literature for additional information) C282 or NFPA 110 standard faults exclude analog faults over/under voltage, over/under frequency, overcurrent, spare digital fault inputs #5 - #12 and programmable output #6

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PROGRAMMING
All of the following items are eld programmable using the front panel keypad and LCD display. A password code restricts access. General Programming Digital/Analog Fault Input Programming (For Each Circuit) Node address (1 - 255) Fault label description (choose from list) System voltage (120 - 15000 volts) Level set point (analog fault) System frequency (50/60Hz) Shutdown or alarm System phases (single or 3 phase) Latched or non-latched alarm Voltage sensing ratio (1 - 208) Always active or after bypass delay Current sensing ratio (1 - 999) Transient delay (0 - 99 sec.) Engine temperature units (deg. F / C) Fault contact open/close to fail (digital fault) Oil pressure units ( PSI / KPA) Engine start delay (0 - 999 sec.) Programmable Output Contact Functions Crank time (0 - 99 sec.) (select only one function per output used) Rest time (0 - 99 sec) Energize to stop Starter re-engage cycle time (0 - 99 sec.) Idle control Number of crank attempts (0 - 99) Pre-lube/post-lube/cycle-lube control Oil bypass delay (0 - 99 sec) Switch not in auto alarm Cooldown time (0 - 99 min.) Over current Number of ywheel teeth (0-999 teeth) Preheat Nominal engine speed (0-4000 RPM) Ready alarm status Crank disconnect set point (0 - 100%) Engine run alarm status Over speed set point (100 - 150%) Air ap Run output fail safe activated (yes/no) Transfer switch load test Loss of speed signal (alarm/shutdown) Oil bypass delay expired Common fail output for not in auto (yes/no) Common alarm Programmable output #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 61 Common fail Post lube duration (0 - 999 min.) Ready to load Cycle lube interval (1- 9999 min.) Cycle lube duration (0 - 999 min.) Analog Calibration Programming Horn duration (0 = continuous, 1- 999 sec) Analog zero Display menu time-out (60 - 999 sec) Analog span
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Programmable outputs #5 & #6 are available only with option EXP

SPECIFICATIONS
Power Supply: 10 to 30Vdc, negative ground Operating Temperature: -15C to +50C Environmental (Faceplate): NEMA 12 Vibration: 4g, 5-250Hz Engine Gauge Display Accuracy: Analog Oil Pressure Measurement: Range: 15 PSI 150 PSI (maximum) Pressure Accuracy Operating range 15 - 59 PSI = 6 PSI Operating range 60 - 75 PSI = 2 PSI Operating range 76 - 150 PSI = 7 PSI Analog Engine Temperature Measurement: Range: 0-200C (maximum) Temperature Accuracy Operating range 0 - 30C = 8C Operating range 30 - 100C = 2C Operating range 100 - 200C = 8C Power Consumption: 5 watts (max.) Storage Temperature: -20C to +70C Humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing Dimensions: 10.75W x 6.75H x 2.0D AC Metering Accuracy: 1.0%, @ 25C Volts, Amps 2.0%, @ 25C KVA Inputs: Engine Speed Sensing 100 - 10,000Hz, 3.0 - 20VAC, rms AC Voltage 120 - 600VAC (nominal), 0.1VA, 3 phase, 50/60Hz AC Current 0 - 5Aac (nominal), 1.5VA, 3 phase Engine Parameters Dedicated Senders (supplied loose) Digital Fault Contacts Open or Close to DC Negative Output Contacts: Run, Crank 10A/240VAC, 8A/24Vdc resistive, (3A inductive, 0.4pf) Form A Programmable, Common Fail 10A/240VAC, 8A/24Vdc resistive, (3A inductive, 0.4pf) Form C

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Connection Diagram

12/24Vdc BATTERY
GRD
10A

1A B+ BVA 1A VB 1A VC 23 24 18 RUN 1 19 MP1 MP2 1B CRANK 1 VN 1A VC N VB VA

5 GRD 4 CRANK PILOT RELAY CR

GENERATOR OUTPUT VOLTAGE 120VAC TO 600VAC 3 PHASE OR SINGLE PHASE 3 (DELETE PHASE VC FOR SINGLE PHASE SYSTEMS) GENERATOR OUTPUT CURRENT SENSING TRANSFORMERS 5Aac SECONDARY (DELETE PHASE C FOR SINGLE PHASE SYSTEMS)

4 RUN CIRCUIT 4 SPEED SENSING MAGNETIC PICKUP 4 OIL PRESSURE SENDER 4 ENGINE TEMPERATURE SENDER REMOTE EMERGENCY STOP (CLOSE TO INITIATE) REMOTE FAULT RESET (CLOSE TO INITIATE) REMOTE START CONTACT 4 2 DIGITAL FAULT INPUT CONTACTS #1 TO #12

MEC 20

1C 1N 25 GRD

GRD

37 38 13 14 15 16 17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 1 1 1

26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 22

COMMON FAIL CONTACT (OPERATES ON AN ALARM OR SHUTDOWN CONDITION)

PROGRAMMABLE CONTACT #1

PROGRAMMABLE CONTACT #2

PROGRAMMABLE CONTACT #3

10 11 12 NOTES: 1 2 CONTACTS RATED MAXIMUM 10A/240VAC, 8A/24Vdc RESISTIVE LOGIC IS SOFTWARE PROGRAMMABLE FOR OPEN OR CLOSE ON FAIL 4 5 3 1 21 20

PROGRAMMABLE CONTACT #4

GENERATOR SUPPLY MUST UTILIZE A SOLIDLY GROUNDED NEUTRAL SYSTEMREFER TO INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR ALTERNATE CONNECTIONS ENGINE MOUNTED COMPONENTS "GRD" CONNECTION TO BE MADE TO COMMON CHASSIS/ENCLOSURE GROUND BOND SYSTEM

NOTE: Specications subject to change without notice. CL 035 REV 6 05/07/01

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