7.7 DC OVERCURRENT WARNING/ ELECTRICAL TRIP/SHUTDOWN ALARM
The overcurrent alarm combines a simple warning trip level with a fully functioning IDMT curve for
thermal protection.
7.7.1
IMMEDIATE WARNING
If the Immediate Warning is enabled, the controller generates a warning alarm as soon as the Trip
level is reached. The alarm automatically resets once the generator loading current falls below the
Trip level (unless All Warnings are latched is enabled). For further advice, consult your generator
supplier.
7.7.2
IDMT ALARM
If the IDMT Alarm is enabled, the controller begins following the IDMT 'curve' when the trip level is
passed.
If the Trip is surpassed for an excess amount of time the IDMT Alarm triggers (Shutdown or Electric
trip as selected in Action).
High Current Shutdown is a latching alarm and stops the Generator.
Remove the fault then press Stop/Reset
High Current Electrical Trip is a latching alarm and removes the generator from the load, before
stopping the Generator after the off load cooling timer.
Remove the fault then press Stop/Reset
The higher the overload, the faster the trip. The speed of the trip is dependent upon the fixed formula:
Where:
T is the tripping time in seconds
I
is the actual current
A
I
is the delayed over-current trip point
T
t is the time multiplier setting and also represents the tripping time in seconds at twice full load (when I
Protections
to reset the module.
to reset the module.
T = t / ((IA / I
T
95
2
) – 1)
A
/ I
= 2).
T