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DESIGNER´S REFERENCE HANDBOOK
Advanced Genset Controller, AGC 100
● Functional description
● Additional functions
● Power management (non sync)
DEIF A/S · Frisenborgvej 33 · DK-7800 Skive · Tel.: +45 9614 9614 · Fax: +45 9614 9615 · info@deif.com · www.deif.com
Document no.: 4189340766F
SW version: 4.02.0 or later

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  • Page 1 ● Power management (non sync) DEIF A/S · Frisenborgvej 33 · DK-7800 Skive · Tel.: +45 9614 9614 · Fax: +45 9614 9615 · info@deif.com · www.deif.com isenborgvej 33 · DK-7800 Skive · Tel.: +45 9614 9614 · Fax: +45 9614 9615 · info@deif.com · www.deif.com Document no.: 4189340766F...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook 4189340766 UK 1. General information 1.1. Warnings, legal information and safety....................7 1.1.1. Warnings and notes ........................7 1.1.2. Legal information and disclaimer ....................7 1.1.3. Safety issues ..........................7 1.1.4. Electrostatic discharge awareness ....................7 1.1.5. Factory settings ..........................7 1.2.
  • Page 3 AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook 4189340766 UK 3.7.1. Flowcharts...........................19 3.7.2. Mode shift............................20 3.7.3. MB open sequence........................21 3.7.4. GB open sequence........................22 3.7.5. Stop sequence..........................23 3.7.6. Start sequence..........................24 3.7.7. MB close sequence........................25 3.7.8. GB close sequence........................26 3.7.9. Load takeover..........................27 3.7.10. Island operation.........................28 3.7.11.
  • Page 4 AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook 4189340766 UK 6.11.6. Idle speed flowcharts.........................63 6.11.7. Start............................64 6.11.8. Stop............................65 6.12. Engine heater.............................65 6.12.1. Engine heater alarm........................66 6.13. Battery test............................66 6.13.1. Battery test..........................66 6.13.2. Input configuration........................68 6.13.3. Auto configuration........................68 6.14. Ventilation............................68 6.14.1. Max. ventilation alarm........................69 6.15.
  • Page 5 AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook 4189340766 UK 6.34.7. Fan priority (running hours).....................100 6.34.8. Fan priority update........................101 6.35. Differential measurement.........................102 6.35.1. Differential measurement......................102 6.36. Sleep mode............................103 6.36.1. Sleep mode..........................103 6.37. Oil renewal............................104 6.37.1. Oil renewal function.........................104 6.38. Demand of peak currents.........................105 6.38.1.
  • Page 6 AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook 4189340766 UK 8.6. Wiring diagram...........................139 8.6.1. CANbus wiring ..........................139 8.7. Breaker feedbacks..........................140 8.7.1. Mains breaker (MB) feedback....................140 8.7.2. Tie breaker (TB).........................140 9. PID controller (AGC 110 only) 9.1. General purpose of PID regulators (AGC 110 only)................141 9.1.1.

  • Page 7: General Information

    1.1.2 Legal information and disclaimer DEIF takes no responsibility for installation or operation of the generator set. If there is any doubt about how to install or operate the engine/generator controlled by the Multi-line 2 unit, the company responsible for the installation or the operation of the set must be contacted.

  • Page 8: About The Designer's Reference Handbook

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook General information 4189340766 UK 1.2 About the Designer's Reference Handbook 1.2.1 General purpose This Designer's Reference Handbook mainly includes functional descriptions, presentation of display unit and menu structure, the procedure for parameter setup and reference to parameter lists.

  • Page 9: General Product Information

    To interface the AGC 100 from the PC, there are two possibilities. One is option J5, which is RS232 with an interface box between the PC and the AGC 100. The other option is J9, which is USB to TTL interface be- tween the PC and the AGC 100.

  • Page 10: Pc Utility Software Warning

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook General product information 4189340766 UK 2.5 PC utility software warning 2.5.1 PC utility software warning It is possible to remote-control the genset from the PC utility software or by use of a modem. To avoid personal injury, make sure that it is safe to remote-control the genset.

  • Page 11: Functional Descriptions

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Functional descriptions 4189340766 UK 3. Functional descriptions 3.1 Standard functions 3.1.1 Standard functions This chapter includes functional descriptions of standard functions as well as illustrations of the relevant appli- cation types. Flowcharts and single-line diagrams will be used in order to simplify the information.

  • Page 12: Terminal Strip Overview

    3.3.2 Split phase system This is a special application where two phases and neutral are connected to the AGC 100. The AGC 100 shows phases L1 and L3 in the display. The phase angle between L1 and L3 is 180 degrees. Split phase is possible between L1-L2 or L1-L3.

  • Page 13: Three-Phase System

    3.3.3 Three-phase system When the AGC 100 is delivered from the factory, the three-phase system is selected. When this principle is used, all three phases must be connected to the AGC-100. The following adjustments must be made to make the system ready for the three-phase measuring (example...

  • Page 14: Applications

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Functional descriptions 4189340766 UK 3.4 Applications 3.4.1 Applications and genset modes This section about applications is to be used for reference using the particular genset mode as starting point. It is not suitable for reading from beginning to end.

  • Page 15: Island Operation

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Functional descriptions 4189340766 UK 3.4.3 Island operation Auto mode description The unit automatically starts the genset and closes the generator breaker at a digital start command. When the stop command is given, the generator breaker is tripped, and the genset will be stopped after a cooling down period.

  • Page 16: Semi-Auto Mode

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Functional descriptions 4189340766 UK Command Description Comment Start The start sequence is initiated and continues until the genset starts or the maximum number of start attempts has been reached. Stop The genset will be stopped. After disappearance of the running signal, the The cooling stop sequence will continue to be active in the ‘"extended stop time"...

  • Page 17: Simple Test

    3.5.4 Simple test AGC 100 will go through the start sequence and run the engine for the time set in parameter 7042 without any breaker operation. This sequence is initiated by a digital input or the TEST push-button on the front. The test will run until the timer expires.

  • Page 18: Single-Line Diagrams

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Functional descriptions 4189340766 UK 3.6 Single-line diagrams 3.6.1 Application illustration In the following, the various applications are illustrated in single-line diagrams. 3.6.2 Automatic Mains Failure Load Controller 3.6.3 Island operation Load Controller DEIF A/S Page 18 of 152...

  • Page 19: Load Takeover

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Functional descriptions 4189340766 UK 3.6.4 Load takeover Load Controller 3.7 Flowcharts 3.7.1 Flowcharts Using flowcharts, the principles of the most important functions will be illustrated in the next sections. The functions included are: ● Mode shift ●...

  • Page 20: Mode Shift

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Functional descriptions 4189340766 UK 3.7.2 Mode shift Start Mode shift enabled Plant mode not Island and AMF Mains failure Initiate AMF sequence Mains OK timer Initiate mains MB close Continue in timed out return sequence...

  • Page 21: Mb Open Sequence

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Functional descriptions 4189340766 UK 3.7.3 MB open sequence Start MB closed Load take Mains failure over Open MB Alarm ”MB MB opened open failure” DEIF A/S Page 21 of 152...

  • Page 22: Gb Open Sequence

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Functional descriptions 4189340766 UK 3.7.4 GB open sequence Start Stop conditions Is GB closed Open GB GB opened Alarm DEIF A/S Page 22 of 152...

  • Page 23: Stop Sequence

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Functional descriptions 4189340766 UK 3.7.5 Stop sequence Start Stop conditions GB open seq OK AUTO mode Cooldown timer run out Run coil Stop relay Deactivate Activate stop run coil relay Genset Alarm stopped DEIF A/S...

  • Page 24: Start Sequence

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Functional descriptions 4189340766 UK 3.7.6 Start sequence Start Start condition Start prepare timer Start relay Start relay timer Genset started timeout Off relay Run feedback Alarm detected Stop relay timer F/U OK timed out Max start...

  • Page 25: Mb Close Sequence

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Functional descriptions 4189340766 UK 3.7.7 MB close sequence Start MB open GB open GB open GB open sequence failure Mains Mains failure MB close Close MB failure DEIF A/S Page 25 of 152...

  • Page 26: Gb Close Sequence

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Functional descriptions 4189340766 UK 3.7.8 GB close sequence Start GB open Start seq OK Volt/ freq MB open MB open MB open failure sequence Mains Mains failure GB close Close GB failure DEIF A/S Page 26 of 152...

  • Page 27: Load Takeover

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Functional descriptions 4189340766 UK 3.7.9 Load takeover Start Activate start input Start sequence MB open sequence Genset operation GB close sequence Deactivate start input GB open MB close Stop sequence sequence sequence DEIF A/S Page 27 of 152...

  • Page 28: Island Operation

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Functional descriptions 4189340766 UK 3.7.10 Island operation Start Start input active Start sequence GB close Operation sequence Start input deactivated GB open sequence Stop sequence DEIF A/S Page 28 of 152...

  • Page 29: Automatic Mains Failure, Amf

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Functional descriptions 4189340766 UK 3.7.11 Automatic Mains Failure, AMF Start Mains failure #7065: start eng + open MB Open MB Start sequence Start sequence Open MB GB close GB close sequence sequence Mains ok MB close...

  • Page 30: Test Sequence

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Functional descriptions 4189340766 UK 3.7.12 Test sequence Start Select test mode Simpel test Full test Start Start sequence sequence Open MB Close GB Test timer Test timer sequence sequence Timer run out Stop sequence Return to...

  • Page 31: Sequences

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Functional descriptions 4189340766 UK 3.8 Sequences 3.8.1 Sequences The following contains information about the sequences of the engine, the generator breaker, and the mains breaker. These sequences are automatically initiated if the auto mode is selected.

  • Page 32: Start Sequence

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Functional descriptions 4189340766 UK 3.8.2 Start sequence The following drawings illustrate the start sequences of the genset with normal start prepare and extended start prepare. No matter the choice of start prepare function, the running coil is activated 1 sec. before the start relay (start- er).
  • Page 33 AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Functional descriptions 4189340766 UK Start sequence: Normal start prepare Stop coil (not acc. in start seq.). Start prepare Crank (starter) Run coil 1 sec. Stop coil Running feedback 1st start attempt 2nd start attempt 3rd start attempt...

  • Page 34: Start Sequence Conditions

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Functional descriptions 4189340766 UK Start sequence: Extended start prepare Start prepare Crank (starter) Run coil 1 sec. Stop coil Running feedback 1st start attempt 2nd start attempt 3rd start attempt Run coil can be activated from 1...600 sec. before crank (starter) will be executed. In the above example, the timer is set to 1 sec.

  • Page 35: Running Feedback

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Functional descriptions 4189340766 UK The diagram below shows an example where the RMI signal builds up slowly, and starting is initiated at the end of the third start attempt. Start sequence Cranking depends on RMI...
  • Page 36 AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Functional descriptions 4189340766 UK The sequence is shown in the diagram below. Running feedback failure Primary running feedback Secondary running feedback 1sec Start relay (crank) Alarm Alarm Interruption of start sequence The start sequence is interrupted in the following situations:...
  • Page 37 AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Functional descriptions 4189340766 UK - Run feedback failure (4540 Run feedb. fail) If running is detected on the frequency (secondary), but the primary running feedback, e.g. digital input, has not detected running, this alarm will be raised. The delay to be set is the time from the secondary running detection and until the alarm is raised.

  • Page 38: Stop Sequence

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Functional descriptions 4189340766 UK 3.8.5 Stop sequence The drawings illustrate the stop sequence. Stop sequence Run coil Cooling down time COOL stop Run coil Running feedback Sequence initiated Stop Sequence Stop coil and Stop coil (not activated in start seq.)
  • Page 39 AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Functional descriptions 4189340766 UK Description Cooling Stop Comment down Auto mode stop Trip and stop alarm Stop button on display Semi-auto or manual. Cooling down is interrupted if the stop button is activated twice. Remove "auto start/stop" X Auto mode: island operation and load takeover.

  • Page 40: Breaker Sequences

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Functional descriptions 4189340766 UK If the cooling-down temperature is set to 0 deg., the cooling-down sequence will be entirely controlled by the timer. 3.8.6 Breaker sequences The breaker sequences will be activated depending on the selected mode:...

  • Page 41: Amf Timers

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Functional descriptions 4189340766 UK 3.8.7 AMF timers The time charts describe the functionality at a mains failure and at mains return. The timers used by the AMF function are indicated in the table below: Timer...
  • Page 42 AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Functional descriptions 4189340766 UK Example 2: 7065 Mains fail control: Start engine Mains OK MB On GB On Gen start seq Gen stop seq Gen running Gen f/U OK Mains failure Mains OK detected Conditions for breaker operations The breaker sequences react depending on the breaker positions and the frequency/voltage measurements.

  • Page 43: Display And Menu Structure

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Display and menu structure 4189340766 UK 4. Display and menu structure 4.1 Passwords and parameter access 4.1.1 Passwords The unit includes three password levels. All levels can be adjusted in the PC software. Available password levels:...

  • Page 44: Parameter Access

    It is not possible to change the password at a higher level than the password entered. 4.2 Reference to Operator's manual Information about display and menu structure can be found in the "Operator's manual", which is located on DEIF's homepage under documentation for AGC 100. DEIF A/S Page 44 of 152...

  • Page 45: Engine Communication

    5.1 Reference to H5 manual 5.1.1 Engine communication The AGC 100 is able to communicate with an engine controller through the CAN bus (CAN A). Information about engine communication can be found in the "Option H5 and H7" manual, which is located on DEIF's homepage under documentation for AGC 100.

  • Page 46: Additional Functions

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK 6. Additional functions 6.1 Start functions 6.1.1 Start functions The AGC will start the genset when the start command is given. The start sequence is deactivated when the remove starter event occurs or when the running feedback is present.

  • Page 47: Analogue Tacho Feedback

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK Run. feedback Firing speed The diagram illustrates how the digital running feedback is activated when the engine has reached its firing speed. Remove starter When the digital remove starter input is present, the start relay is deactivated, and the starter motor will be disengaged.

  • Page 48: Oil Pressure

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK Running feedback The diagram below shows how the running feedback is detected at the firing speed level. The factory setting is 1000 RPM (6170 Running detect.). Run. feedback, menu 6173 Firing speed Notice that the factory setting of 1000 RPM is higher than the RPM level of starter motors of typical design.

  • Page 49: Double Starter

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK Running feedback RPM / Oil pressure Run detection Oil pressure menu 6175 Firing speed Remove starter input The drawing below shows how the setpoint of the "remove starter input" is detected at the firing speed level.
  • Page 50 AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK Remember to write the settings when changing the I/O configuration. Channel Menu text Explanation 6191 Standard attempts Accepted total number of start attempts before a "start failure" alarm is ac- tivated...

  • Page 51: Mains Voltage Unbalance Detection

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK Examples: 6191 Std at- 6192 Dbl at- 1st attempt 2nd attempt 3rd attempt 4th attempt 5th attempt tempts tempts Standard Double Standard Alarm Standard Double Standard Double Standard Standard Standard Double...

  • Page 52: Breaker Feedback

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK close. The breaker off relay will close for the compact breaker to open and hold it closed long enough for the motor in the breaker to recharge the breaker. If the compact breaker is tripped externally, it is recharged auto- matically before next closing.

  • Page 53: Principle

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK If the two solutions are used together, both requirements are to be met before closing of the breaker is al- lowed. Breaker LED indication To alert the user that the breaker close sequence has been initiated but is waiting for permission to give the close command, the LED indication for the breaker will be flashing yellow in this case.
  • Page 54 AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK Selections for alarm inhibit: Function Description Inhibit 1 M-Logic outputs: Conditions are programmed in M-Logic Inhibit 2 Inhibit 3 GB ON (TB ON) The generator breaker is closed GB OFF (TB ON)

  • Page 55: Run Status (6160)

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK The timer in 6160 is not used if binary running feedback is used. Inhibit of the alarm is active as long as one of the selected inhibit functions is active. Example: In this example, inhibit is set to Not run status and GB ON.

  • Page 56: Access Lock

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK Run. feedback Alarms active The timer is ignored if digital running feedback is used. 6.7 Access lock The purpose of access lock is to deny the operator the possibility to configure the unit parameters and change the running modes from the display and digital inputs.
  • Page 57 AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK Display Button Button icon Button status Comment START Not active STOP Not active GB ON Not active GB OFF Not active MB ON Not active MB OFF Not active TEST Not active...

  • Page 58: Digital Mains Breaker Control

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK After three minutes, the display returns to the view menu system. The setup menu system can only be entered again if the access lock is deactivated. The following digital input functions are affected when access lock is activated:...

  • Page 59: Command Timers

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK The mains OK delay is not used at all when the "Mains Okay" input is configured. Mains OK MB input configured Mains OK MB control delay input Expired MB and GB...

  • Page 60: Running Output

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK 6.10 Running output 6160 Run status can be adjusted to give a digital output when the genset is running. Select the correct relay number in output A and output B and enable the function. Change the relay function to limit in the I/O menu.

  • Page 61: Idle Running

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK 6.11 Idle running 6.11.1 Idle running The purpose of the idle run function is to change the start and stop sequences to allow the genset to operate under low temperature conditions.

  • Page 62: Examples

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK High/low Start/stop speed gen-set selection Low speed Idle run input input relay DEIF controller GOVERNOR Temperature control input Actuator 6.11.3 Examples Idle speed during starting and stopping In this example both the start and the stop timers are activated.

  • Page 63: Inhibit

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK 1500 Start Stop The oil pressure alarm (RMI oil) will be enabled during idle run if set to "ON". 6.11.4 Inhibit The alarms that are deactivated by the inhibit function are inhibited in the usual manner, except for the oil pressure alarms;...

  • Page 64: Start

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK 6.11.7 Start Start Auto start/stop No starting Temp control ON Start the Genset Start the Genset Idle timer on Lowspeed ON Timer expired Genset running at f Nom Genset running at idle speed...

  • Page 65: Stop

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK 6.11.8 Stop Start Auto Temp control Genset running start/stop at idle speed Genset stop sequence Idle timer on Lowspeed ON Genset running Idle timer at idle speed expired Genset stop sequence 6.12 Engine heater...

  • Page 66: Engine Heater Alarm

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK Hysteresis: This decides how big a deviation from the setpoint is needed to activate/deactivate the engine heater. Enable: Enables the engine heater function. Principle diagram: 43°C 37°C Engine heater relay Start attempt DG running The engine heater function is only active when the engine is stopped.
  • Page 67 AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK BATTERY BAT TEST BAT TEST Alarm Cancel test Test 1 Test 2 The drawing shows that test #1 is carried out without a large voltage drop of the battery voltage, whereas test #2 reaches the alarm setpoint.

  • Page 68: Input Configuration

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK 6.13.2 Input configuration If this function is to be used, it is necessary to configure a digital input that initiates the function. This is done in the dialogue box below: If AUTO mode is selected, the mains failure sequence will be initiated if a mains failure occurs during the battery test.

  • Page 69: Max. Ventilation Alarm

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK 95°C 85°C Relay 6.14.1 Max. ventilation alarm Two alarms can be set up in menu 6470 and menu 6480 to activate if the temperature keeps rising after the start setpoint has been reached.

  • Page 70: Fuel Fill Check

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK The output relay should be configured as a limit relay. Otherwise, an alarm will be raised when- ever the output is activated. The drawing below shows how the fuel pump is activated when the level reaches 20 % and stopped again when the level has reached 80 %.

  • Page 71: Fail Class

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK The level of increase of 2 % that is shown above is just an example and can be changed in pa- rameter 6557 (fuel fill slope). 6.17 Fail class 6.17.1 Fail class All activated alarms must be configured with a fail class.

  • Page 72: Engine Stopped

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK 6.17.3 Engine stopped Fail class Action Block engine start Block MB sequence Block GB sequence 1 Block 2 Warning 3 Trip GB 4 Trip + stop 5 Shutdown 6 Trip MB...

  • Page 73: Service Timers

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK 6.18 Service timers The unit is able to monitor the maintenance intervals. Two service timers are available to cover different inter- vals. The service timers are set up in menus 6110 and 6120.

  • Page 74: Digital Inputs

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK 6.19 Digital inputs The unit has a number of binary inputs, some of which are configurable and some are not. Input function Auto Semi Test Block Configurable Input type Shutdown override...

  • Page 75: Functional Description

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK Input function Auto Semi Test Block Configurable Input type D+ (digital running feedback) Configurable Constant Inhibit Engine alarms Configurable Constant 6.19.1 Functional description 1. Shutdown override This input deactivates all protections except the overspeed protection and the emergency stop input. The number of start attempts is seven by default, but it can be configured in 6180 Start.
  • Page 76 AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK 13. Remote MB OFF The mains breaker OFF sequence will be initiated. 14. Remote alarm acknowledge Acknowledges all present alarms, and the alarm LED on the display stops flashing. 15. Auto start/stop The genset will start when this input is activated.

  • Page 77: Outputs

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK When this input is activated, then the generator breaker cannot close. Inhibit used for GB, where ext. PLC or other equipment controls when load is on gen-set. 27. MB close inhibit When this input is activated, then the mains breaker cannot close.

  • Page 78: Functional Description

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK Output function Auto Semi Test Man Block Configurable Output type Status OK Configurable Constant Run coil Configurable Constant Stop coil Configurable Constant Stop coil (not activated in start Configurable Constant seq.)

  • Page 79: Multi-Inputs

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK This function will close the mains breaker 11. MB off This function vil open the mains breaker 6.21 Multi-inputs The AGC unit has three multi-inputs which can be configured to be used as the following input types: 1.

  • Page 80: Rmi Oil

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK RMI water: Cooling water temperature RMI fuel: Fuel level sensor For each type of RMI, it is possible to select between different characteristics including a configurable one. 6.21.3 RMI oil This RMI input is used for measuring the lubricating oil pressure.

  • Page 81: Rmi Water

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK The configurable type is configurable with eight points in the range 0-2500 Ω. The resistance as well as the pressure can be adjusted. If the RMI input is used as a level switch, then be aware that no voltage must be connected to the input.

  • Page 82: Illustration Of Configurable Inputs

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK ● Sensor type 4 = ESF RMI sensor type Fuel level Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Type 4 Configurable RMI Ω Ω Not used Ω 78.8 If the RMI input is used as a level switch, then be aware that no voltage must be connected to the input.

  • Page 83: Configuration

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK 6.21.7 Configuration The eight curve settings for the configurable RMI inputs cannot be changed in the display, but only in the PC utility software. In the PC utility software the configurable inputs are adjusted in this dialogue box: Adjust the resistance of the RMI sensor at the specific measuring value.
  • Page 84 AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK 4. Adjust the input as required, e.g. 0-5 bar: The display will then show 0 at 4 mA. 5. If needed, it is possible to scale the input to fit the sensor (Parameter 11010).

  • Page 85: Digital

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK 6. It is necessary to read the parameters from the device to the computer after changing the scale (1/1, 1/10 or 1/100) settings. This is in order to refresh the parameter list so the alarm settings present the correct value.

  • Page 86: Wire Fail Detection

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK 6.22 Wire fail detection If it is necessary to supervise the sensors/wires connected to the multi-inputs and analogue inputs, then it is possible to enable the wire break function for each input. If the measured value on the input is outside the normal dynamic area of the input, it will be detected as if the wire has made a short-circuit or a break.

  • Page 87: Language Selection

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK 1. Digital input alarm configured to NC, normally closed This will initiate an alarm when the signal on the digital input disappears. 2. Digital input alarm configured to NO, normally open This will initiate an alarm when the signal on the digital input appears.

  • Page 88: Standard Texts

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK 6.25.1 Standard texts Condition Comment BLOCK Block mode is activated SIMPLE TEST Test mode is activated FULL TEST SIMPLE TEST ###.#min Test mode activated and test timer counting down FULL TEST ###.#min...
  • Page 89 AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK Condition Comment START PREPARE The start prepare relay is activated START RELAY ON The start relay is activated START RELAY OFF The start relay is deactivated during the start se- quence...

  • Page 90: Texts Only Related To Power Management (Agc 14X)

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK 6.25.2 Texts only related to power management (AGC 14x) Status text Condition Comment Mains unit UNIT STANDBY If redundant mains units are present, this message is shown on the redundant unit.

  • Page 91: Pulse Input Counters

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK Description Function Comment 6101 Running time Offset adjustment of the total running hours Counting when the running feedback counter. is present. 6102 Running time Offset adjustment of the total running thou- Counting when the running feedback sand hours counter.

  • Page 92: Buzzer

    6.29.1 Buzzer The AGC 100 has a built-in buzzer. The buzzer is configured in M-Logic. This means that if the buzzer is going to be used as a horn annunciator, the input must be set to "Horn" and the output must be set to "Buz- zer".
  • Page 93 (see illustration above). Modem type DEIF recommends using a Westermo GDW-11 modem, as the application has been tested with these termi- nals. The SIM card needed must support data transfer. Contact your GSM provider for details. The easiest way to set the PIN code in the modem itself is to mount the SIM card in a mobile phone and change the PIN code there.

  • Page 94: Usw Communication

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK PC utility software communication via modem Locate the settings for modem communication in Select modem and enter the telephone number of the utility software settings (F3). your GSM modem connected to the unit.

  • Page 95: Nominal Settings

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK Application settings Please refer to the PC utility software help file. Safety If communication fails, the unit will operate according to the received data. If e.g. only half of the parameter file has been downloaded when the communication is interrupted, the unit will use this actual data.

  • Page 96: Scaling

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK 6.33 Scaling Default voltage scaling is set to range 100 V-25000 V (menu 9030). To be able to handle applications above 25000 V and below 100 V, it is necessary to adjust the input range so it matches the actual value of the pri- mary voltage transformer.

  • Page 97: Fan Parameters

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK A priority routine ensures that the running hours of the available fans are evened out and the priority shifts between them. The functionality behind the temperature-dependent start/stop is that the AGC measures a temperature, e.g.

  • Page 98: Input For Fan Control

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK M-Logic: 6.34.2 Input for fan control The fan control requires a temperature input in order to start and stop the fans based on a temperature meas- urement. Fan temperature input is set up in parameter 6561, and this input can be selected between the multi-configu- rable inputs: Multi-input 6, 7, 8.

  • Page 99: Fan Output

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK The following start/stop curve will be generated if a bow setting is used: 6.34.4 Fan output At parameter 6581 to 6584, the output relays for fans A to D are selected. The purpose of these relays is to issue a signal to the fan starter cabinet.

  • Page 100: Fan Failure

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK 6.34.6 Fan failure It is possible to activate an alarm if the fan does not start. The fan failure alarm appears if the running feed- back from the fan does not appear. In parameters 6590 to 6620, the fan failure alarms are set up for fans A to 6.34.7 Fan priority (running hours)

  • Page 101: Fan Priority Update

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK Only reset is possible. It is not possible to add an offset to the run hour counter. 6.34.8 Fan priority update In parameter 6562, the priority update rate (hours between priority rearrange) is selected: If the fan priority update is set to 0 hours, the order of priority will be fixed at: Fan A, fan B, fan C and fan D.

  • Page 102: Differential Measurement

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK 6.35 Differential measurement 6.35.1 Differential measurement With the differential measurement function, it is possible to compare two analogue inputs and trigger on the difference between the two values. If the differential function is for example air filter check, the timer will be activated if the set point between PA (analogue A) and PB (analogue B) is exceeded.

  • Page 103: Sleep Mode

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK The relevant alarm set point is chosen in parameters 4610-4660 and 4680-4730. Each alarm can be config- ured in two alarm levels for each differential measurement between analogue input A and input B. The figure below shows the two parameters to configure alarm level 1 and 2, for differential measurement 1.

  • Page 104: Oil Renewal

    The function in the AGC is to activate a relay under defined conditions. Then the relay must be used for the oil renewal system (not part of the DEIF scope of supply), where lubricating oil is removed and added to the engine.

  • Page 105: Demand Of Peak Currents

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Additional functions 4189340766 UK 6.38 Demand of peak currents 6.38.1 I thermal demand This measurement is used to simulate a bimetallic system, known from the Maximum Demand ammeter, which is specifically suited for indication of thermal loads in conjunction with cables, transformers, etc.

  • Page 106: Protections

    When the timer runs out, the output is activated. The total delay will be the delay setting + the reaction time. When parameterising the DEIF controller, the measuring class of the controller and an ade- quate "safety" margin has to be taken into consideration.
  • Page 107 AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Protections 4189340766 UK Phase-neutral Phase-phase L3-L1 L3-L1 L1-L2 L1-L2 L1-N L1-N L2-L3 L2-L3 As indicated in the vector diagram, there is a difference in voltage values at an error situation for the phase- neutral voltage and the phase-phase voltage.

  • Page 108: Voltage-Dependent Over-Current

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Protections 4189340766 UK 7.2 Voltage-dependent over-current The voltage-dependent over-current is a protection for generators without permanent magnets. This protec- tion occurs when a short circuit is present and the voltage drops. When a short circuit occurs, the voltage will make a drop and the current will rise for a very short period and then drop to a lower level afterwards.

  • Page 109: Power Management (Agc 14X Only)

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Power management (AGC 14x only) 4189340766 UK 8. Power management (AGC 14x only) 8.1 About AGC 14x power management 8.1.1 About AGC 14x power management Both AGC 145 and 146 are designed to work as main controllers and/or tie breaker controllers in applications with other Multi-line 2 products such as AGC-4 or AGC 200.

  • Page 110: Agc 146

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Power management (AGC 14x only) 4189340766 UK Mains 17 Mains breaker AGC 145 (MB 17) Busbar CANbus Generator Generator Generator breaker breaker breaker AGC 242 AGC 242 AGC 242 (GB 1) (GB 2) (GB 3)

  • Page 111: Power Management Setup

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Power management (AGC 14x only) 4189340766 UK Mains 17 Mains breaker (MB 17) AGC 146 Load breaker (TB 17) Busbar CANbus Generator Generator Generator breaker breaker breaker AGC 242 AGC 242 AGC 242 (GB 1)

  • Page 112: Application Design

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Power management (AGC 14x only) 4189340766 UK The numbering of the communication IDs must always start from the lowest number, so an application always includes a DG with ID 1. The principle also applies to the AGC mains where the numbering starts from ID 17.
  • Page 113 AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Power management (AGC 14x only) 4189340766 UK Description Comments Product Select AGC. type Plant Select between Use "single DG" if power management is not present (or if single type ● Single DG functionality is needed for an AGC 14x).
  • Page 114 AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Power management (AGC 14x only) 4189340766 UK For each area, it is defined whether a generator and a mains are present, and the number and type of break- ers. Configurable CAN IDs Can IDs can be configured as desired, as a mix of DG, mains and BTB units:...
  • Page 115 AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Power management (AGC 14x only) 4189340766 UK Breaker options Description Comments Mains breaker op- Select between: Depending on the application, select either "Continuous NE" tions ● Pulse or "Continuous ND" if mains breaker closure is desired even if ●...

  • Page 116: Quick Setup

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Power management (AGC 14x only) 4189340766 UK For more information about how to set up the plant application drawing, please see the help section of the utility software. 8.3.4 Quick setup This function is made to provide an easy user interface for applications where it is vital for the end-user to be able to change the application quickly and easily.

  • Page 117: 9180 Quick Setup

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Power management (AGC 14x only) 4189340766 UK Simple applications with connection to one mains: 8.3.5 9180 Quick setup 9181 Mode OFF: When the mode menu is set to "OFF", the existing application that is about to have this genset included will not look for this new genset.

  • Page 118: 9190 Application Broadcast

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Power management (AGC 14x only) 4189340766 UK If there are already 16 gensets on the CAN line and a new AGC tries to connect to the plant, an alarm text, "No IDs available", will appear.

  • Page 119: Possibilities

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Power management (AGC 14x only) 4189340766 UK 8.3.7 Possibilities If one or more units have to be taken out of the power management system, the following possibilities exist depending on the situation. 8.3.8 Auxiliary supply OFF The auxiliary supply must be removed from the AGC.

  • Page 120: Auxiliary Supply On

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Power management (AGC 14x only) 4189340766 UK 8.3.9 Auxiliary supply ON If a failure appears on the CANbus lines of an AGC, the following alarms appear in the example where a fail- ure appears at ID 2:...

  • Page 121: Canbus Alarm

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Power management (AGC 14x only) 4189340766 UK Display 1 Display 2 Busbar CANbus Controller Controller Generator Generator breaker breaker (GB 1) (GB 2) Diesel generator set 2 Diesel generator set 1 If the CAN error happens when no gensets are running, it will not block the whole system, and it will be possi- ble to start all the gensets in SEMI-AUTO mode, even though the CAN error has not been fixed.

  • Page 122: Canbus Fail Class

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Power management (AGC 14x only) 4189340766 UK ● CAN MAINS X(P/S) MISSING The AGC unit has lost CANbus communication to the AGC mains unit on CANbus I/F. ● CAN ID X(P/S) MISSING The AGC unit has lost CANbus communication to one or more CAN IDs on CANbus I/F.

  • Page 123: Functional Description

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Power management (AGC 14x only) 4189340766 UK The functions marked with clear text in the screenshots below can be accessed through the quick setup menu. 8.4 Functional description 8.4.1 Command unit The power management system is a multi-master system. In a multi-master system, the available generator units automatically perform the power management control.

  • Page 124: Fail Class

    In island mode the "auto start/stop" input on any of the generator AGCs can be used for starting the plant. However, DEIF recommends to wire up the "auto start/stop" input to all of the AGCs to be sure that the auto- matic operation is able to continue even though one of the DGs is taken out for service (power supply discon- nected to the AGC).

  • Page 125: Plant Operation

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Power management (AGC 14x only) 4189340766 UK In island mode any running mode (MAN, AUTO, SEMI, BLOCK) can be selected on the generator units, and the remote start signal is still working for the remaining AGC which is still in AUTO mode.

  • Page 126: Principle

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Power management (AGC 14x only) 4189340766 UK 8.4.8 Principle Start Timer mode Local Remote Plant running Timer ON Stop plant Timer ON Start plant Local mode Remote mode Auto Press start Plant running Plant running...

  • Page 127: Multiple Mains

    0-16 mains feeders in the same application ● 0-16 gensets in the same application ● 8 bus tie breakers The multiple mains functionality covers a great variety of different applications. Please contact DEIF support (support@deif.com) for questions concerning the functionality. DEIF A/S Page 127 of 152...

  • Page 128: Definitions

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Power management (AGC 14x only) 4189340766 UK 8.4.10 Definitions A multiple mains application consists of feeders and generators + a number of GBs, TBs, BTBs and MBs. Sections The application consists of static and dynamic sections if one or more BTBs are installed. The definition of a section is mentioned in the table below.

  • Page 129: Plant Mode Handling

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Power management (AGC 14x only) 4189340766 UK Section Definition Static section Part of the total application which is separated by one or two open BTBs. There will be no closed BTBs within this section. A static section can also be a dynamic section, but not vice versa.
  • Page 130 AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Power management (AGC 14x only) 4189340766 UK Setting Min. setting Max. setting Factory setting 8181 MB failure start Enable 8182 Parallel Enable 8183 No break transfer Enable 8184 Auto switch Enable Static Dynamic 8185 Run type...

  • Page 131: Tie Breaker Configuration

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Power management (AGC 14x only) 4189340766 UK Description The auto switch functionality is switched OFF. Static section The back-up power is recovered within its own static section. Dynamic section The back-up power is recovered within its own dynamic section.

  • Page 132: Power Capacity

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Power management (AGC 14x only) 4189340766 UK Example In the example illustrated below, it can be seen that the tie breaker will trip if DG1 or DG2 is connected to the load, because they are smaller than 510 kW. If DG1 and DG2 are running together, the tie breaker will also trip, because the total nominal power is still below 510 kW.

  • Page 133: Available Power Functionality

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Power management (AGC 14x only) 4189340766 UK The function is not depending on the running modes. The relays will activate in all modes including block. To avoid activation, e.g. when the genset is stopped, the inhibit function should be used.

  • Page 134: Can Flags

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Power management (AGC 14x only) 4189340766 UK AVAIL 1000 To connect the load groups, individual relays can be selected on each AGC or on one of the AGC units only. 8.4.17 CAN flags 16 CAN flags can be accessed in M-Logic. They can be used in the same way as digital inputs. CAN flags can be set active when a CAN command is sent from one unit to another.
  • Page 135 AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Power management (AGC 14x only) 4189340766 UK Example: CAN cmd 01 will be active when DG 5 is running. All units in the power management system will receive "CAN input 01 active" and then be able to act on this information.

  • Page 136: Agc 145/146 Digital Inputs

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Power management (AGC 14x only) 4189340766 UK 8.5 AGC 145/146 digital inputs 8.5.1 AGC 145/146 digital inputs The table below shows the available digital input for AGC 145 and AGC 146. Input selections for the genera- tors are descriped earlier in this document in the chapter "Additional functions"...
  • Page 137 AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Power management (AGC 14x only) 4189340766 UK 2. Remote start This input initiates the start sequence or plant mode of the gensets from the mains unit, when parameter 8021 is set to remote 3. Remote stop This input initiates the stop sequence or plant mode of the gensets from the mains unit, when parameter 8021 is set to remote.
  • Page 138 AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Power management (AGC 14x only) 4189340766 UK The shutdown fail class must be selected. 24. Battery test Activates the starter without starting the genset. If the battery is weak, the test will cause the battery voltage to drop more than acceptably, and an alarm will occur.

  • Page 139: Wiring Diagram

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Power management (AGC 14x only) 4189340766 UK 8.6 Wiring diagram 8.6.1 CANbus wiring The following diagrams show examples with three AGC units connected, e.g. one AGC 14x and two genera- tor AGC units. AGC 14x...

  • Page 140: Breaker Feedbacks

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Power management (AGC 14x only) 4189340766 UK For AGC 100, there are two CANbus outputs, CAN A + B. 8.7 Breaker feedbacks 8.7.1 Mains breaker (MB) feedback The required feedback from the breaker depends on which type of breaker is used.

  • Page 141: Pid Controller (Agc 110 Only)

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook PID controller (AGC 110 only) 4189340766 UK 9. PID controller (AGC 110 only) 9.1 General purpose of PID regulators (AGC 110 only) 9.1.1 Introduction The controller in the AGC 110 is a PID controller. It consists of a proportional regulator, an integral regulator and a differential regulator.
  • Page 142 AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook PID controller (AGC 110 only) 4189340766 UK P regulator 0.5 % Speed range Because of the characteristic above, it is recommended to use the full range of the output to avoid an unsta- ble regulation. If the output range used is too small, a small regulation deviation will cause a rather big output change.
  • Page 143 AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook PID controller (AGC 110 only) 4189340766 UK Dynamic regulation band Kp=50 Kp=10 Kp=1 Frequency [Hz] -100 Output [%] Integral regulator The main function of the integral regulator is to eliminate offset. The integral action time Ti is defined as the time the integral regulator uses to replicate the momentary change of the output caused by the proportional regulator.
  • Page 144 AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook PID controller (AGC 110 only) 4189340766 UK The integrating function of the I regulator is increased if the integral action time is decreased. This means that a lower setting of the integral action time Ti results in a faster regulation.

  • Page 145: Relay Control

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook PID controller (AGC 110 only) 4189340766 UK Deviation 1: A deviation with a slope of 1 Deviation 2: A deviation with a slope of 2.5 (2.5 times bigger than deviation 1 D output 1, Td=0.5 s: Output from the D regulator when Td=0.5 s and the deviation is according to Devia- tion 1.
  • Page 146 AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook PID controller (AGC 110 only) 4189340766 UK # Range Description Comment 1 Static range Fix up sig- The regulation is active, but the increase relay will be constantly activa- ted because of the size of the regulation deviation.

  • Page 147: Regulator Modes

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook PID controller (AGC 110 only) 4189340766 UK Signal length The signal length is calculated compared to the adjusted period time. In the drawing below, the effect of the proportional regulator is indicated. P regulator 0.5 % In this example, we have a 2 percent regulation deviation and an adjusted value of the Kp = 20.

  • Page 148: Regulator Inputs

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook PID controller (AGC 110 only) 4189340766 UK Off regulation mode If off regulation mode is selected, the regulator is not able to do anything. This mode is the default mode. If this mode is chosen while manual or auto regulation mode is functioning, the output of the regulator will be frozen and will stay like that after the off regulation mode is not used anymore.

  • Page 149: Regulator Outputs

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook PID controller (AGC 110 only) 4189340766 UK Input type Notes Multi-inputs Binary mode: If the input is shown as ON in the display, the input for the regulator will be 6, 7 and 8 100 %, otherwise 0 %.

  • Page 150: Minimum/Maximum/Inverse

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook PID controller (AGC 110 only) 4189340766 UK Analogue control (IOM 220/230 box) Analogue control can be selected by configuring the regulator type to IOM term. 7, 9, 12 or 14. Analogue reg- ulation requires an IOM 220 or an IOM 230. To configure the IOM 2xx box, the CAN bus must use option H5, Engine Interface Communication, and the IOM 220/230 interface or an engine interface must be chosen in parameter 7561, Engine I/F.

  • Page 151: Idle Run

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook PID controller (AGC 110 only) 4189340766 UK If the range is limited by these parameters, note that the resolution of the limited scale is not improved. The output resolution will remain unchanged and will only work inside the limited range.

  • Page 152: Parameter List

    AGC 100 Designer's Reference Handbook Parameter list 4189340766 UK 10. Parameter list 10.1 Related parameters The Designer’s Reference Handbook relates to the parameters 1000-1990, 2000-2790, 3000-3490, 4120-4990, 5000-5070, 6000-6990 and 7000-7970. For further information, please see the separate parameter list, document number 4189340764.

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