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Table of contents 4.1.5 Trip Alarms..........................30 Glossary And List Of Abbreviations..................33 Index............................35 easYgen-1700 | Genset Control 37888A...
This symbol indicates useful tips and recommen‐ dations as well as information on efficient and trouble-free operation. Additional markings To highlight instructions, results, lists, references, and other ele‐ ments, the following markings are used in these instructions: 37888A easYgen-1700 | Genset Control...
- in more detail - in the Technical Manual. Intended use requires operation of the control unit within the range outlined in the written specifications. Intended use includes compliance with all instructions and safety notes presented in this manual. 37888A easYgen-1700 | Genset Control...
Persons with impaired reactions due to, for example, the consumption of drugs, alcohol, or medication are prohibited. When selecting personnel, the age-related and occupation-related regulations governing the operating location must be observed. easYgen-1700 | Genset Control 37888A...
For even higher challenges in genset control, the easYgen series offers further solutions encom‐ passing complex and ambitious applications. For dedicated protection tasks, ask Woodward for its protection (relay) solutions. Intended Use The easYgen unit has been designed and constructed solely for the intended use described in this Operation Manual and--with even more details-- in the Technical Manual.
... and the home screen in a loop ToolKit-SC Status Screens General notes ToolKit-SC lets you access status information via the following screens: Fig. 1: easYgen-1700 status screens “PARAMETER è STATUS MENU è Generator status” Generator Status Items Parameters Description...
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Miscellaneous “PARAMETER è STATUS MENU è Miscellaneous” Items Parameters Description Total A Run time, Starts, Total energy Total B Run time, Starts, Total energy Earth fault current Percent Next maintenance time Maintenance 1 to 3 37888A easYgen-1700 | Genset Control...
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Gens Uab (V) ..., Gens Ua (V) ..., Gens f(Hz), Current Ia (A) ..., Power (kW), Speed (r/min), Temp. (°C), Press. (kPa), Volt. (V) Read log Push buttons to manage logged data Clear Export to Txt easYgen-1700 | Genset Control 37888A...
Press this key and controller enters into AUTO Mode) mode Mute "Horn"/ Press once: Alarming sound OFF Alarm acknowl‐ Press second time: edge Alarm is acknowledged Alarm LED changes from twinkling to perma‐ nently illuminated 37888A easYgen-1700 | Genset Control...
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Once the engine has fired, the operator must relase the button. Only then the start output will be deactivated, safety on delay will start. easYgen-1700 | Genset Control 37888A...
WARNING! Users can change passwords. Please make note of the new password after changing it. If you forget the password, please contact Woodward services and send all device information on the “ABOUT” page of the controller for legitimation. Warning/Alarm Signaling The Alarm type and Warning are visualized through flashing of the “Alarm”...
(back) to mains The stop procedure includes breaker handling, engine stand-by, and signaling/warning. 3.3.2 Operation Mode MANual General notes In operation mode MANual, both genset and breakers are inde‐ pendent of each other under easYgen control. easYgen-1700 | Genset Control 37888A...
When started via “Remote Start (off Load)” input, the starting procedure is the same as shown below but the generator close relay is deactivated. Because there is no mains control, only the "Start engine" section (green background) is relevant. 37888A easYgen-1700 | Genset Control...
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Operation START/STOP Operation > Start engine to supply load Fig. 3: Transition Mains to Genset including engine start procedure easYgen-1700 | Genset Control 37888A...
The remaining time of each of the timers initiated displays. When started via “Remote Stop (off Load)” input, the starting procedure is the same as shown below but the generator close relay is deactivated. 37888A easYgen-1700 | Genset Control...
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Operation START/STOP Operation > Stop engine after mains su... Fig. 4: Transition genset to mains including engine stop/stand-by procedure easYgen-1700 | Genset Control 37888A...
If the generator frequency ( “Firing speed Hz” ) is not selected, the relative power quantity will neither be registrated nor displayed (e.g. water pump application). 37888A easYgen-1700 | Genset Control...
One of the breakers is closed - open this breaker. Press the breaker switch of the closed breaker ð The respective breaker will be opened. “Opening time” The opening signal will last for the During this time, all other breaker signals are suppressed. easYgen-1700 | Genset Control 37888A...
Get information from the LCD of the alarm page; If there is a detailed alarm, check the respective engine. If there is no detailed alarm, please refer to the relevant section of the engine manual as specified in the SPN alarm code. 37888A easYgen-1700 | Genset Control...
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Operation Trouble Shooting easYgen-1700 | Genset Control 37888A...
When the controller detects that start battery voltage has exceeded the pre-set value, it will initiate a warning alarm. Maintenance due When count down time is 0 and the selected action ist “Warn”, it will initiate a warning alarm. 37888A easYgen-1700 | Genset Control...
“Warn”, it will initiate a warning alarm. 4.1.3 Shutdown Alarms When controller detects shutdown alarm, it will send signal to open breaker and shuts down generator. easYgen-1700 | Genset Control 37888A...
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When the controller detects that the sensor 2 value has fallen below the pre-set value, it will initiate a shutdown alarm. Discrete input When digit input port is set as shutdown and the alarm is active, it will initiate a shut‐ down alarm. 37888A easYgen-1700 | Genset Control...
If over power detection is enabled, the controller will initiate a trip alarm if it detects that the over power value (power is positive) has exceeded the pre-set value and the selected action is “Trip”. easYgen-1700 | Genset Control 37888A...
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When digit input port is set to “Trip” and the alarm is active, it will initiate a trip alarm. Ground fault If earth fault detection is enabled, the controller will initiate a trip alarm if it detects that the earth fault current has exceeded the pre-set value and the selected action is “Trip”. 37888A easYgen-1700 | Genset Control...
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Appendix Alarms and Warnings > Trip Alarms easYgen-1700 | Genset Control 37888A...
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Engine Control Unit Failure Mode Indicator Graphical Application Programming (GAP™) Generator Circuit Breaker Woodward device series (Genset Control) - not preferred for new design! Generator Group Breaker (speed) Governor; rpm regulator Human Machine Interface e.g., a front panel with display and...
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Reactive power Apparent power Serial Number Sequencer A sequencer file is carrying specific settings e.g. to enable communication with and/or control of an expansion module. Such files can be prepared by Woodward. Suspect Parameter Number Voltage easYgen-1700 | Genset Control 37888A...