Automatic Generator Operation - SMA Sunny Island 2012 Technical Description

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Generator Interface 233.07 GnSrtMod GenMan; Start at the Generator
1 Generator start at GenMan
2 Beginning of GenMan generator warm-up phase
3 Generator warm-up time
4 GenMan sends ready for connection signal
5 Generator is connected via Sunny Island
6 Current limitation
7 Current is reduced, battery absorption phase
8 GenMan signals generator stop
9 Generator disconnection via Sunny Island
10 Generator post-run period completed, generator
stop
11 Stop time has expired
* Transfer Relay

13.1.5 Automatic Generator Operation

In automatic operating mode ("234.01 GnAutoEna" parameter), the Sunny Island automatically
defines the settings (as a function of battery charge state or loads) to determine when the generator
starts and how long it runs. The automatic operating mode is enabled via GnAutoEna = On
(Default). If GnAutoEna = Off, the automatic operating mode is deactivated.
In addition, the user can also manually start and stop the generator, if required.
State-of-charge dependent start
NOTICE!
• Manual inputs on the Sunny Island have a higher priority than automatic operation.
• If the Sunny Island is manually stopped while the automatic operating mode is
activated it switches to stop/lock operating mode.
• If Generator Automatic Start is activated and the conditions for automatic operation
are met, the Sunny Island changes back into the Start operating mode after lock
time (or manual acknowledgment with the "540.02 GnAck" parameter).
The time periods t1 and t2 are defined using the "234.07 GnTm1Str" and "234.08 GnTm2Str"
parameters respectively. The start time for t1 (and the end of t2) is defined with "GnTm1Str" and the
start time for t2 (end of t1) is defined with "GnTm2Str".
Technical Description
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3
1
Gn
GnReq
4
GnRun
(DigIn)
TrfRel*
ExtCur
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Connecting External Sources
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9
5
7
6
10 11
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