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- Page 1 UNIGEN 2.0 synchro Slave Synchro Unit USER MANUAL – TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION Part Number: A51V0 9 0020 A EN Last Update: January 2017...
- Page 2 User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN Technical documentation history Date Version Comment January, 2017 Initial edition...
- Page 3 CRE Technology believes that all information provided herein is correct and reliable and reserves the right to update at any time. CRE Technology does not assume any responsibility for its use. You can download the most up-to-date version of this documentation and different other...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN Content Presentation ......................... 7 Generator automatic control ...................... 7 Breakers control .......................... 7 Human machine interface ......................8 Setting and supervision utility ..................... 9 Installation ......................... 10 On-desk-ethernet setup ......................10 2.1.1 Setting the PC connection ..................... - Page 5 User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN 5.4.3 Voltage calibration procedure ..................32 Tests ............................32 5.5.1 Individual check ......................32 Human-machine interface ....................34 Security and operations through the front panel ..............34 6.1.1 Security level and password ..................34 6.1.2 HMI status ........................
- Page 6 User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN 8.3.3 Analog inputs ......................... 65 Maintenance ........................67 Upgrading the software......................67 Adding a custom HMI language ....................67 Troubleshooting ........................67 10 APPENDIX ........................... 71 10.1 MTU J1939 communication....................... 71 10.2 CAN bus good practices ......................
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Page 7: Presentation
A51 V0 9 0020 A EN PRESENTATION UNIGEN 2.0 SYNCHRO is a panel mounting electronic unit meant for the control of a single, two or three- phase low-voltage generator. It is designed to work as a slave of a PLC unit. UNIGEN 2.0 SYNCHRO can be used to synchronize one generator with an other power source. -
Page 8: Human Machine Interface
User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACE LCD screen characteristics: Size: 40 x 70mm - 1.50 x 2.75in Pixels: 64 x 128 Back light: 50 cd/m2 typical, configurable Contrast: configurable ... -
Page 9: Setting And Supervision Utility
User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN SETTING AND SUPERVISION UTILITY A Windows™ PC with the software application CRE Config 2.70 or later must be connected on the rear Ethernet socket, generally via a switch in a star network: This allows you to preset all the UNIGEN 2.0 units when they are on desk: a text file that reflects the first UNIGEN 2.0 unit’s configuration can serve as a template to deploy the setup to the other UNIGEN 2.0 units in the cluster. -
Page 10: Installation
User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN 2 INSTALLATION ON-DESK-ETHERNET SETUP 2.1.1 Setting the PC connection Direct connection to PC: use a crossover cord. Connect UNIGEN 2.0 to a PC with a 100 Ethernet cord Connection through a switch: use a direct cord; a crossover cord such as 3-m long A53W1 is OK if the switch manages it. -
Page 11: Changing The Unigen 2.0 Ip Address
User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN Select TCP/IP or TCP/IP v4, and click Properties Enter a PC address that differs from the one of the Last number: 0 … 255; avoid 0 and 255 as they are UNIGEN 2.0 only by the last number, &... -
Page 12: In-Panel Installation
a delivery bill Unpack and keep the packaging in event of return. Make sure the unit does not show scratches or visible defaults. Otherwise describe them on the RMA sheet (downloadable from CRE technology Web site). 2.2.2 Installation Preparation 1. -
Page 13: Wiring The Unit
User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN 2.2.3 Wiring the unit Tool: insulated screwdriver Ø2.5 mm (0.1 in), tightening torque: 0.8 Nm (7 lb-in) max. Accessories: 4, 5, 6, 8, 15 & 18-terminal cable connectors, protective gloves, carpet if the floor is wet. WARNING THE UNIT IS NOT PROTECTED Use external fuses:... - Page 14 User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN Overview Relay Mains & Gen AC voltages Analog outputs inputs 8-35V / Digital outputs / Digital inputs CAN2 Speed / AVR CAN1 output...
- Page 15 User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN Upper blocks DANGER EXPOSED TERMINALS Do not touch terminals L1, L2, L3 nor use non-insulated tools near them. These terminals are unprotected and will expose the user to dangerous voltages Failure to follow this instruction will result in death, serious injury or equipment damage Block and mark Description...
- Page 16 User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN Lower blocks WARNING RISK OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE As a protection against polarity reversal, install a 6A fuse between Battery positive lug & terminal 8-35V Connect battery negative to GENSYS terminal 8-35V –...
- Page 17 User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN Block and Mark Description Note common Speed reference Twisted pair; length < 5m (16ft) if unshielded, < 50m max if shielded Compatible with most regulators. Isolated from power AVR output + Analog output ±10V common AVR output –...
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Page 18: Connection Diagrams
User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN Other systems of voltage If Biphase 180° is selected in CRE Config, connect voltages and currents to terminals L1-L3 (and N), resp. I1-I3 (and common). If Monophase is selected, connect voltages and currents to the terminals L1-N, resp. I1 and common. 2.2.4 Connection diagrams These diagrams show that the Potential Transformers can be connected in various ways:... - Page 19 User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN...
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Page 20: Applications
After the closure of the breaker, speed output and voltage output are equal to 0 percent.. In island operation, each generator is controlled by a UNIGEN 2.0 SYNCHRO. Communication by CAN Bus allows to close the breaker on a dead bus bar by avoiding simultaneous closures. -
Page 21: Synchronization
User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN SYNCHRONIZATION 3.1.1 Configuration Various settings and readings are offered to control and monitor the synchronization: Setting Label Description Default 2800 Voltage match Max. difference (in % of nominal value) between generator & bus bar voltage for coupling 2801 Freq. -
Page 22: Tuning
User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN 3.1.2 Tuning Prerequisite: Speed & AVR outputs are scaled to match the generator. See and 5.3. Associated parameters may be set in menu “Configuration/ Synchronization”. Setting Label Description Default Voltage Proportional 2951... -
Page 23: Operation
User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN 4 OPERATION PROTECTIONS 4.1.1 General Protections are triggered by internal and external events (alarms, faults, digital inputs, CAN bus loss …). To protect the process, the engine or the alternator, you must associate one of the predefined actions to each such event. -
Page 24: Potential Alarms/Faults Catalog
User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN POTENTIAL ALARMS/FAULTS CATALOG The potential alarms/faults are listed below. Potential Alarm/Fault: Alarm/Fault label; this text shows in the Alarm/fault pages Action on alarm/on fault: this variable allows you to define the associated protection type (2 potential values) This list can be downloaded from CRE Config/System/PC transmit-receive/Action on alarm/fault”. -
Page 25: Breaker Management
User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN - Remotely: use the “Fault reset” input function BREAKER MANAGEMENT UNIGEN 2.0 ILS does not allow to control directly the breaker. This needs to be done using an external product. The digital output « Synch check relay » set when the generator is synchronized. As long as the breaker is closed, the digital output «... -
Page 26: Commissioning
User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN COMMISSIONING INTRODUCTION Each function produces a speed or voltage deviation based on its own GPI coefficients. UNIGEN 2.0 feeds the sum of deviations to the output stage either as analog signals (Speed out and AVR out+) or as pulses train or J1939 frames (speed): [4405] is the sum of all applicable speed deviations due to: ... -
Page 27: Analog Speed Governor Output
ESG offset Speed out Speed common 1. Connect the speed common wire only 2. In “Configuration/Engine”, preset the amplitude and offset as described in the table further (if not listed, contact CRE Technology) ESG amplitude … V ESG offset … V... - Page 28 User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN 8. Select the Speed Sum and adjust it to –100% with the Shift + keys in order to check the variation range till 47Hz (or 57Hz) 9. Adjust the speed sum to 0%. The next table gives both settings for various ESGs.
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Page 29: Analog Avr (Auto Voltage Regulator) Control
User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN ANALOG AVR (AUTO VOLTAGE REGULATOR) CONTROL The AVR out signal provides the set point for AVR, used in voltage control and voltage synchronization (U=U). The components of AVR output are listed in the section 5.1. The voltage range -10V …+10V must be fitted in amplitude and offset to allow UNIGEN 2.0 to vary the AVR set point on a correct range;... - Page 30 User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN 8. Adjust Voltage Sum to -100% with the Shift + keys in order to check the variation range till 370V 9. Adjust voltage Sum to 0%. Table below gives both settings for various AVRs. For other models, contact our Customer service. Manufacturer Model AVR ampl.
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Page 31: Speed/Voltage Controlled By Contacts/Pulses
User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN SPEED/VOLTAGE CONTROLLED BY CONTACTS/PULSES When digital outputs are connected to speed governor and/or AVR, the UNIGEN 2.0 PID controllers send speed/voltage increments/decrements by changing the state of these outputs: UNIGEN 2.0 Calibration device: various devices can be used depending on the governor/AVR. -
Page 32: Speed Calibration Procedure
User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN 5.4.2 Speed calibration procedure Preliminary step: 1. Adjust the resistance at mid value or set the potentiometer tap in the mid position or the tapper in the mid position (unless UNIGEN 2.0 is directly connected to the governor) 2. - Page 33 User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN 3. Check UNIGEN 2.0 settings according to the desired setup 4. Ask the technician who has wired the power plant to lock the generator breaker open 5. Check the battery voltage. Check the protections Make sure that at least these protections are properly set: ...
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Page 34: Human-Machine Interface
User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN 6 HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE UNIGEN 2.0 offers several interfaces for setup and monitoring: the built-in LCD screen CRE Config software application interface a PC web browser The CRE Config software is outlined in a specific manual; specific pages are described further. The splash page text is customized in CRE Config/System/Display properties. -
Page 35: Hmi Status
User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN 6.1.2 HMI status To inhibit some keys or buttons, go to CRE Config/System/Button inhibition. This can also be done through 16-bit word: Setting Label Description E3557 Button inhibit Each bit inhibit one button/key when set to 1 Bits numbers: Inhib.bit ... -
Page 36: Edition
User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN 6.1.4 Edition To change a setting: 1. Navigate to the setting 2. Press ENTER to switch to Edition mode; the current value blinks to get the new value 3. -
Page 37: Web Server
User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN WEB SERVER The UNIGEN 2.0 web server provides a very easy and efficient way of: loading/downloading configuration file. Downloading alarm/fault/log events Update firmware Visualize alarm/fault To do so: 1. -
Page 38: Display Menu
User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN DISPLAY MENU The LCD menu gives access to the following information: Generator electrical meter Bus electrical meter Synchronization Engine meters Inputs/Outputs state About (Only level 0) Generator electrical meter These pages display in real time all generator electrical measurements in true RMS. - Page 39 User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN Synchronization This page displays: Synchroscope (phase difference) Differential frequency and voltage (bar graphs) Engine meters D- 1 Engine speed (RPM) Battery voltage D- 2 Running hours Inputs/outputs state E- 1 Digital inputs 1-5...
- Page 40 User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN CRE Config/Scada gives access to readings in addition to the preceding ones. CLOCKS Reading Label Description Timeout 4450 Loss of speed sensor Time since the speed sensor signal is not available 2203 4465 Speed &...
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Page 41: Configuration Menu
User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN CONFIGURATION MENU To access this menu, a password is required; the LCD menu gives access to the following information: Power plant Generator Engine Protections (Only CRE Config software) ... - Page 42 User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN Bus/Mains C- 1 Bus/Mains Setting Label Comment 2150 PT ratio Ratio of the potential transformers 2152 Nominal voltage Bus nominal voltage Engine Setting Label Possible value Comment Use in case of analog speed control. See 5.2. 2205 ESG amplitude 0…10.0V...
- Page 43 User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN Protections All protections work with : A threshold: triggering level of protection A timer: time before triggering the protection An action to do when the fault is present Generator Protection 1 (level 1)
- Page 44 User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN Setting Label Description 2902 Integral of the frequency synchro Phase - Angle 2905 Proportional gain of the phase synchro 2906 Integral of the phase synchro Modification by variable number This page is very useful when you are familiar with key variable numbers, for example the ones you often modify.
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Page 45: System Menu
User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN SYSTEM MENU It gives access to the following pages where with readings, or settings to modify: Date/Time Screen setup Ethernet About (read only) Date / Time “Date / Time”... - Page 46 User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN SCREEN SAVER The page displayed when the user does not interact with UNIGEN 2.0 (keys not used) is called “SCREEN SAVER”. Information displayed on this page depends on the UNIGEN 2.0 status, as described in the following table.
- Page 47 User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN Setting Label Default Description 3008…3011 IP GW address 0.0.0.0 Gateway IP address (DHCP disabled) 3004…3007 IP NM 255.255.255.0 Network mask (DHCP disabled) 3013 Port HTTP TCP communication port 3014 Port Mod TCP Modbus TCP communication port (1) Only available if DHCP protocol is disabled.
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Page 48: Dedicated
User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN DEDICATED PAGES The dedicated pages include: The faults page The alarms page The information page. At any time, you can display the faults/alarms/information on LCD screen by pushing button. -
Page 49: Communication Buses
User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN COMMUNICATION BUSES MODBUS TCP 7.1.1 Capabilities The complete list of variables is in the file A51V0 90030_.xls. Through an Ethernet communication where UNIGEN 2.0 acts as a Modbus TCP server, you can ... - Page 50 User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN UNIGEN 2.0 registers start from address 0. Depending on your Modbus TCP client equipment- software, you may need to use an offset of 1 when reading/writing registers as addresses may start from address 1.
- Page 51 User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN Custom blocks To create your own blocks, use the variables 10000 … 10299 in CRE Config/Configuration/Modbus. There are two ways to configure these blocks: A. Configuration in CRE Config/Modbus: enter the codes of the variables to read; the readings on the registers 10000 …...
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Page 52: Canopen Extension Modules
User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN CANOPEN EXTENSION MODULES CANopen extension modules can be used to increase the number of digital inputs and outputs of UNIGEN 2.0. Overall max. count of added inputs: 32 I and 32 O. They are read/written to every 100ms. -
Page 53: Configuration
User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN 7.2.2 Configuration Setting Label Value Description 3151 CANopen config 8 inputs + 8 outputs of coupler ID# 1 16 inputs + 16 outputs of coupler ID# 1 32 inputs + 32 outputs of coupler ID# 1 Custom configuration, defined by more settings 3153 CANopen ID# 1... -
Page 54: J1939 Communication
Speed control: through J1939 or by analog output/pulses UNIGEN 2.0 can communicate with a large number of J1939 engines. As the engine list accrues, please contact CRE Technology or your local distributor if your engine is not mentioned in this document. - Page 55 User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN Manufacturer [3100] ECU [3101] QSB5 (PGI 1.1) [3] QSB7 (PGI 1.1) [4] QSL9 (PGI 1.1) [5] QSM11 (PGI 1.1) [6] QSX15 (CMS570) [7] QSK19 (PGI 1.1) [8] QSK38 (PGI 1.1) [9] QSK50 (PGI 1.1) [10] QSK60 (PGI 1.1) [11] GENERIC [0]...
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Page 56: Resources For Setup & Maintenance
User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN 8 RESOURCES FOR SETUP & MAINTENANCE UNIGEN 2.0 handles several files used for setup or maintenance. The Configuration file allows you to: Set the value of every setting ... -
Page 57: Pc -> Unigen 2.0 File Transfer
The file transfer is only possible when the engine is waiting (No synchronization, no load sharing). 8.1.3 Firmware upgrade This page allows you to upgrade to the latest firmware that can be found on CRE technology Web site. See chapter Maintenance. TEXT FILE DESCRIPTION 8.2.1 Variable naming The file named A51 V0 9 0030x.xls describes each variable. -
Page 58: Text File Description
User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN The parameters are stored in a non-volatile FLASH memory in the unit. It is possible to download or upload them with a PC, which allows the user to save, modify and reuse them later. All these values are stored in the text file. - Page 59 A51 V0 9 0020 A EN The text itself between quotes This block includes two items for the logo page and one for hostname: Text T0001 CRE Technology T0002 www.cretechnology.com T0003 Hostname Texts are 21 characters long at most.
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Page 60: I/O Lines
User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN I/O LINES 8.3.1 Digital inputs Each input is tagged with a label defined in CRE Config/Configuration, and features several attributes set in the Configuration menu: Validity Direction ... - Page 61 User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN Note: If a digital input changes a piece of data also to be written by Modbus, the latest request takes over the other. If 2 digital inputs are assigned to one function, the latest change is taken into account. Input functions ESSENTIAL INPUTS Function...
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Page 62: Digital And Relay Outputs
User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN 8.3.2 Digital and relay outputs Each output is tagged with a label defined in CRE Config/Configuration, and features several attributes set in the Configuration menu: Direction Pulse length: 0 means no pulse ... - Page 63 User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN SPEED/VOLTAGE COMMANDS Function Description Ref. chapter Increase speed by pulse Speed regulator requiring +/- contacts Decrease speed by Speed regulator requiring +/- contacts. ibidem pulse Increase voltage by Idem speed ibidem pulse Decrease voltage by...
- Page 64 User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN In addition, most protection activations described in chapter can be reported on a digital output. On CRE Config, they are listed by categories as shown below. These outputs are available only if the associate alarm/fault is configured.
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Page 65: Analog Inputs
User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN 8.3.3 Analog inputs In addition to the speed and electrical currents and voltages, three analog inputs are available. They measure a resistance 0…500. However, they can serve as digital inputs or 20 mA transducer input. Input Each input is tagged with a name and preset to a function. - Page 66 User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN Use of an analog input as a transceiver input To mimic a 20mA input, connect the input with a 39Ω resistor between the analog input and the analog common, and select the function 20mA transceiver in the list CRE Config/Configuration/Analog inputs/Function.
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Page 67: Maintenance
Fill in the columns for the new language: labels meant for your UNIGEN 2.0 model. Return the Excel file to CRE Technology or your own dealer that will send you back a .bin file 2. Downloading When you receive the related .bin file, in CRE Config/System/PC transmit-receive, download .bin file via Upload file command. - Page 68 User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN Message "CAN bus" fault Check the related connections, including the one of internal resistor (jumper). Refer to the Appendix. For inter-UNIGEN bus, check the related settings: count of generators, number of each generator. No J1939 communication Check that the ECU is powered.
- Page 69 User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN ERROR 015: Need password 2 to write on …. variable Actual password is not sufficient to access such configuration/control level. ERROR 017: Configuration not allowing …. variable value The actual setting of the module doesn’t allow modifying this parameter with this value. Check your configuration file and the value of the parameter before sending again your configuration file.
- Page 70 User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN ERROR 029: Wrong accuracy on parameter …. The value of the modify parameter has not the right accuracy. Check the value of your parameter before sending again you configuration file. Ex: Below, it’s missing the digit a the tenth 5.00 V02205 5.0_...
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Page 71: Appendix
User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN APPENDIX 10.1 MTU J1939 COMMUNICATION ECU 8 Smart Connect is used to: select the speed set point source through a 3-bit code, set the frequency and speed droop UNIGEN 2.0 Through the K1 connection box, the bus connects ECU8, Smart Connect and UNIGEN 2.0: one bus between ECU8 and Smart Connect, one bus between Smart Connect and UNIGEN 2.0. - Page 72 User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN...
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Page 73: Can Bus Good Practices
User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN 10.2 CAN BUS GOOD PRACTICES This chapter describes rules to be used to ensure reliable CAN communication. These rules must be applied to all CAN communications, including inter-UNIGEN CAN bus and ECU/remote I/O CAN bus. In an EMI environment, use a shielded cable to connect CAN bus. - Page 74 Standard CAN bus rules apply here. Refer to previous section to connect units properly on CAN bus. CAN BUS FAULT CAN communication between CRE technology units is continuously checked by each unit on the CAN bus. The count of units connected to CAN bus must be the same as the count of units declared inside each unit (count of UNIGEN 2.0 units).
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Page 75: Control Loop Tuning
User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN 10.3 CONTROL LOOP TUNING Each control is carried out by two actions: Proportional and Integral. Set point Command – Measurement G: global gain P: proportional gain I: integral gain P adjusts the rise time (time needed for the system to reach its set point for the first time). -
Page 76: Potentiels Alarms-Faults Table
User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN 10.4 POTENTIELS ALARMS-FAULTS TABLE Download the list from CRE Config/System/PC transmit-receive/Actions on alarm-fault, and tick the boxes to show how the alarms/faults contribute to severity indication and, if any, summary outputs (grey shade prompts usual choice): 1: Generator electrical Fault 3: Alarm Notes :... - Page 77 User manual – technical documentation A51 V0 9 0020 A EN CRE TECHNOLOGY 130 allée Charles-Victor Naudin Zone des Templiers Sophia-Antipolis 06410 BIOT FRANCE Phone: +33 (0)4 92 38 86 82 Fax: +33 (0)4 92 38 86 83 Website: http://www.cretechnology.com Email: info@cretechnology.com...
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