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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Paralleling and Protection Unit
PPU 300
DEIF A/S · Frisenborgvej 33 · DK-7800 Skive
Tel.: +45 9614 9614 · Fax: +45 9614 9615
info@deif.com · www.deif.com
Document no.: 4189341099G

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL Paralleling and Protection Unit PPU 300 DEIF A/S · Frisenborgvej 33 · DK-7800 Skive Tel.: +45 9614 9614 · Fax: +45 9614 9615 info@deif.com · www.deif.com Document no.: 4189341099G...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1.3.2 Open source software ........................................1.3.3 Disclaimer .............................................. 1.3.4 Copyright ..............................................2. Overview of the controller 2.1 Overview ................................................. 2.1.1 Operating the PPU 300 ........................................2.2 Operator messages ........................................... 2.2.1 Controller status texts ........................................2.2.2 Operator information messages ....................................3. Controller equipment 3.1 Display unit...
  • Page 3 6.3.1 Log off from controller ........................................6.4 Language ..............................................6.4.1 Introduction ............................................6.4.2 Language restrictions ........................................6.4.3 Change language ..........................................7. Configure 7.1 Date and time ............................................. 7.1.1 View or configure date and time ....................................7.2 View design ..............................................7.2.1 View or configure View Design ....................................
  • Page 4 8. Alarms 8.1 Introduction ..............................................8.1.1 Alarm indication ..........................................8.1.2 About the alarm list ......................................... 8.1.3 Alarm symbols ..........................................8.1.4 Operator actions ..........................................8.1.5 Alarm notification ..........................................8.2 Operator actions ............................................8.2.1 View alarms ............................................8.2.2 Acknowledge alarm(s) ........................................8.2.3 Silence horn ............................................
  • Page 5 13.2.2 Troubleshooting the system under SWBD control ............................13.3 Troubleshooting alarms ........................................13.3.1 Troubleshooting alarms ......................................13.4 Network and communication ....................................... 13.4.1 DEIF network redundancy broken ..................................13.4.2 DL mode ............................................14. Maintenance 14.1 PCM3.1 internal battery ........................................14.1.1 Changing the battery .........................................

  • Page 6: Introduction

    1.1.1 Intended users of the Operator's manual This is the operator's manual for DEIF's Paralleling and Protection Unit, PPU 300. The manual is for the operator who uses the controller display unit. The manual includes an introduction to the display unit (LEDs, push-buttons and screen), basic operator tasks, alarms, logs, more advanced operator tasks, and troubleshooting.

  • Page 7: Remote-Controlled Starts

    1.3 Legal information 1.3.1 Third party equipment DEIF takes no responsibility for the installation or operation of any third party equipment, including the genset. Contact the genset company if you have any doubt about how to install or operate the genset.

  • Page 8: Copyright

    1.3.4 Copyright © Copyright DEIF A/S 2020. All rights reserved. OPERATOR'S MANUAL 4189341099G UK Page 8 of 130...

  • Page 9: Overview Of The Controller

    PICUS - Power In Control Utility Software PICUS is the PC programming and monitoring tool, available from DEIF free of charge. The operator can connect a computer with PICUS to the controller by using a direct connection. The operator can log into the controller. The operator can then use PICUS to monitor operation, send commands that correspond to the push-button actions, manage alarms, and see or change the controller configuration.
  • Page 10 Table 2.1 Controller types Icon Notes GENSET controller SHAFT generator controller SHORE connection controller BUS TIE breaker controller Status text* Description Cannot read controller status. For example, slow ● ● ● ● communication or a loss of communication. Alarm testing Enable alarm test parameter is enabled.

  • Page 11: Operator Information Messages

    Status text* Description All operation conditions are met. Gensets are ready to start Ready for operation ● ● ● ● and/or breakers are ready to close. A power supply from the shore connection is available, and SC in operation ● shore connection breaker is closed.
  • Page 12 Icon Notes SHORE connection controller BUS TIE breaker controller Operator info Additional information A block alarm is active. Clear the alarm before attempting Alarm blocking engine start ● to start the genset. Alarm blocking GB / SGB / A block alarm is active. Clear the alarm before attempting ●...
  • Page 13 Operator info Additional information While the controller is under switchboard control, operator Engine start not possible in actions cannot be performed from the controller ● SWBD interfaces. Engine start unblocked The Block engine start function is not active. ● While the controller is under switchboard control, operator Engine stop not possible in actions cannot be performed from the controller ●...
  • Page 14 Operator info Additional information The Block SGB close function is active. An open breaker SGB close blocked ● cannot be closed. SGB close cancelled The SGB close was cancelled by a SGB open command. ● While the controller is under switchboard control, operator SGB close not possible in actions cannot be performed from the controller ●...

  • Page 15: Controller Equipment

    3. Controller equipment 3.1 Display unit 3.1.1 Display unit DU 300 layout The front of the display unit consists of a top part and a bottom strip. Figure 3.1 Display unit DU 300 layout Description Notes Top part Same for all DU 300 display units Bottom strip Blank bottom strip shown The LEDs and push-buttons for the top part are the same for all controller types.
  • Page 16 Bottom strip with no function or LEDs Functions • No LEDs for engine, generator, breaker and busbar status Blank display unit • No display unit push-buttons • REMOTE mode only Control mode ◦ Remote commands start sequences (from Modbus, digital inputs, PICUS, CustomLogic and/or CODESYS) Bottom strip with application LEDs Figure 3.2...

  • Page 17: Display Unit Leds And Push-Buttons

    Functions ◦ Remote commands start sequences (from Modbus, digital inputs, PICUS, CustomLogic and/or CODESYS) ◦ Display unit push-buttons for breaker open and close are ignored • LOCAL mode ◦ Display unit push-buttons start one-touch sequences ◦ Remote commands for breaker open and close are ignored Display unit for GENSET controller This folio is only for the GENSET controller application.
  • Page 18 Figure 3.5 Display unit LEDs and push-buttons Table 3.1 Display unit LED functions No. Name Function Display unit power Green: The display unit power is OK. OFF: The display unit power is not OK. Green: The controller self-check is OK. Self-check OK OFF: The controller self-check is not OK, or there is no connection to the controller Green: The controller is not under manual regulation, and there is no alarm action (for example,...

  • Page 19: Display Unit Option Leds And Push-Buttons

    Name Button Function Confirm the selection on the screen. Down Move the selector down on the screen. Short press (< 0.5 s): Go to the previous page. Back Long press (> 0.5 s): Go to the home page. Short press (< 0.5 s): Display help. Help Long press (>...
  • Page 20 No. Name Function OFF: The controller is not in REMOTE mode. Green: The controller is in LOCAL mode. LOCAL mode OFF: The controller is not in LOCAL mode. Display unit push-buttons Figure 3.7 Display unit with full functionality push-buttons Table 3.4 Push-button functions No.

  • Page 21: Operating The Controller

    4. Operating the controller 4.1 Introduction 4.1.1 About the operator actions This chapter describes the basic tasks that the operator can do using the push-buttons on a display unit with Full functionality for a GENSET controller. 4.2 Basic actions 4.2.1 Changing modes Normal operation The controller is normally in LOCAL mode.

  • Page 22: Starting The Engine

    4.2.2 Starting the engine Mode Procedure When the controller is in REMOTE mode, the engine start is based on a remote signal, for example, from a REMOTE PLC. To start the engine: 1. Operator action: Press to start the engine. LOCAL •...

  • Page 23: Closing The Generator Breaker

    4.2.4 Closing the generator breaker Mode Procedure When the controller is in REMOTE mode, the generator breaker is closed based on a remote signal, for example, REMOTE from a PLC. The engine must be running to close the generator breaker. If the engine is not running, press to start the engine.

  • Page 24: Using The Display Unit

    5.1.1 About the display unit The display unit provides you quick and easy access to both operating and configuration information for the controller. Figure 5.1 Display unit DU 300 example (PPU 300) Item Notes Displays the current controller status text. This varies depending on the operation of the controller.
  • Page 25 Figure 5.2 Status bar example Item Notes Displays the current controller status text. This varies depending on the operation of the controller. Controller status text See Overview of the controller, Operator messages, Controller status texts for more information. Active alarm(s) At least one active alarm is present.

  • Page 26: Log On

    6. Log on 6.1 Permissions 6.1.1 About permissions The controller is protected by group and user permissions, which allow access to the functionality of the controller. To access the controller, you must log on by using a user and password. The user has associated permissions to the controller and software. INFO Group and user permissions can only be created and configured by using PICUS.

  • Page 27: Log Off

    2. Highlight the required user by pressing Up or Down 3. Select the highlighted user by pressing OK • The virtual keyboard is displayed on screen. • You must enter the password for the selected user. • Or you can cancel the log on by pressing Back to return to the previous list of users.

  • Page 28: Language

    Figure 6.2 Example log off screen To log on the controller, perform the following steps: 1. Select Log on, from the Home menu. 2. Select Log off • The logged on user is now logged off. • You are returned to the Home menu. INFO Any logged on user will automatically be logged off after 3 minutes of inactivity.
  • Page 29 Change the display language 1. Select Log on, from the Home menu. 2. Select the globe soft key • The available installed languages are shown on the display: • 3. Highlight the required language. 4. Press OK to change the displayed language. •...

  • Page 30: Configure

    7. Configure 7.1 Date and time 7.1.1 View or configure date and time View or configure the controller date and time under Configure > Date and time. From this screen you can: • Change the time.* • Change the date.* •...
  • Page 31 • Set the new time by selecting Write • Cancel the time change by pressing Back Change date When a time server is configured the Date setting is greyed out, and you are not able to manually change the date. 1.
  • Page 32 • • Press and hold Up or Down to scroll continuously through the list. • Daylight savings time is automatically applied to the selected time zone. • Daylight savings is not applied when you select the Etc/UTC time zone. 3. You can now either: •...

  • Page 33: View Design

    Change date format 1. To change the date format, highlight Date format and press OK INFO If you are not already logged on, you are prompted to do so. 2. Highlight the date format you wish to select, by pressing Up or Down •...
  • Page 34 • 2. Scroll the list of templates by pressing Up or Down 3. Select the highlighted template by pressing OK • You can now select and configure the measurements shown based on the template. • 4. Highlight the measurement to configure by pressing Up or Down 5.
  • Page 35 • a. Highlight a measurement (or group) to select by pressing Up or Down b. Select the measurement (or open the group) by pressing OK c. Select the measurement required by pressing OK Done d. Confirm the measurement by pressing Done Clear •...
  • Page 36 • 3. Rename the view as required. 4. Confirm the new view name by pressing Write INFO To restore the default name, rename the view and write a blank name to the controller. That is, a name that contains no characters and no spaces.
  • Page 37 • 5. Select the new position by pressing OK 6. To confirm the new order, select Write • Or you can return to the previous screen by pressing Back Set the displayed range 1. Highlight the view you want to change by pressing Up or Down , and press OK 2.

  • Page 38: Pair

    7.3.1 Introduction The display unit must be paired to a controller found in the DEIF network. Once the display unit has been paired to a controller, the display unit always finds the controller even if the display unit power has been turned off.
  • Page 39 • ◦ : The controller paired to the display unit. (If already paired). ◦ ID: The controller ID. ◦ Label: The controller label. ◦ Host name: The host name from the controller. ◦ Hops: The number of hops used to reach the controller. INFO The number of hops shown indicate how close the controller may be to the display unit.

  • Page 40: Refresh The Controller List

    • 5. You can now either: • Confirm the new controller pairing, by pressing OK • Cancel the pairing, by pressing Back 7.3.3 Refresh the controller list You can refresh the list of available controllers at any time. Refresh 1. Select Refresh •...
  • Page 41 • Reset a counter You can reset any counter back to zero (0). 1. Highlight the counter you wish to reset, by pressing Up or Down to move and OK to expand or collapse groups. • Reset 2. With the counter highlighted, select Reset INFO If you are not already logged on, you are prompted to do so.
  • Page 42 • Cancel the reset by pressing Back Set a counter You can set a counter to a specific value. 1. Highlight the counter you wish to set, by pressing Up or Down to move and OK to expand or collapse groups. •...

  • Page 43: Parameters

    ◦ 4. You can now either: • Confirm the new value, by pressing OK • Cancel the change, by pressing Back 7.5 Parameters 7.5.1 View or configure parameters Configure parameter settings under Configure > Parameters. You can configure the parameters for both system settings and alarm settings. The parameters are organised into categories and groups: Category Group...

  • Page 44: View Or Configure A Curve

    3. Highlight the parameter category you wish to open, by pressing Up or Down 4. Select the highlighted parameter category by pressing OK • The parameter groups under the selected category are shown on the display. 5. Highlight the parameter group you wish to open, by pressing Up or Down 6.
  • Page 45 Edit 1. Select Edit • The curve settings are now displayed on the screen: • View 2. Select View to view or write the curve settings. (See section below) 3. Select Add to add a new empty set of coordinates (X,Y). CAUTION A maximum of 10 sets of coordinates can be added to the curve.
  • Page 46 INFO To write the curve settings to the controller you need to go back to the view screen. View or write the curve settings To view or write the curve settings, perform the following steps: View 1. Select View • The curve is now displayed on the screen: •...
  • Page 47 • • Select Power derate 1: ◦ • Select Setup to display the derate curve: ◦ ◦ Configure the curve settings as stated above. OPERATOR'S MANUAL 4189341099G UK Page 47 of 130...

  • Page 48: Input/Output

    7.6 Input/output 7.6.1 Configure Input/output Configure I/O settings under Configure > Input/Output. You can configure the I/O settings and terminals for any of the hardware modules within the connected controller. More information See Hardware characteristics and configuration in the Designer's handbook for more information regarding the different hardware modules and their terminal details.

  • Page 49: Selecting A Hardware Module

    Digital output (DO) Functions allowed: 1 function on the same terminal. • Only 1 function or multiple alarms are allowed to be configured. Restrictions: • You cannot use a function if it is assigned and used in CustomLogic. Notes: The same function can be assigned to other digital output (DO) terminals. 7.6.3 Selecting a hardware module Before you can configure the I/O settings, select the rack (optional) and the hardware module in the controller.

  • Page 50: I/O Terminal Settings

    Figure 7.5 Example I/O configuration terminals If a terminal has already been configured for either a Function or Alarm, the terminal is marked with a grey dot INFO The actual terminal types shown depend on the type of hardware module selected or installed. Type Notes Digital input...

  • Page 51: Digital Input (Di)

    Figure 7.6 Example hardware module terminals for a digital input (DI) Here you can configure various settings for the terminal, subject to the type of terminal and hardware module selected. INFO The actual features you can select or configure are also subject to the type of hardware module you have selected. Option Notes AO/PWM...

  • Page 52: Configure Function(S)

    • 2. Enter the required I/O name and select Write 7.7.2 Configure function(s) The functions available are organised in categories and groups, which are similar to a tree structure view. Selecting a function Functions 1. Select Functions • The function groups are shown on the display: •...
  • Page 53 • 3. Select the highlighted category or group, by pressing OK • If a further group is shown, simply repeat step 1 to locate and open the required group: ◦ Example showing a further group: ◦ • The Function list shows the available functions for selection: ◦...

  • Page 54: Configure Alarm(S)

    • Highlight the required function, by pressing Up or Down ◦ • Enable the highlighted function by pressing OK ◦ Selected function(s) are shown with a solid box. ◦ Clear • To clear all the Enabled functions, select Clear • To save the setting(s) to the controller, select Write ◦...
  • Page 55 • 1. Highlight a previously unused alarm, by pressing Up or Down 2. Select the alarm by pressing OK • Selected alarm(s) are shown with a solid box. Edit 3. Select Edit • Details of the alarm settings are shown on the display for you to configure. •...
  • Page 56 Next ◦ To confirm the setting, select Next c. Once you have made all the required changes to the alarm settings, select Write ◦ This saves the alarm setting to the controller. This does not save any other settings. ◦ The list of available alarms is shown again on the display.

  • Page 57: Digital Output (Do)

    ◦ If the setting is text or a value, pressing OK displays the virtual keyboard to alter the setting. ◦ Make the required changes using the virtual keyboard. Next ◦ To confirm the changes, select Next ◦ If the setting is a selection, pressing OK displays an available list of selection options.

  • Page 58: Configure Function(S)

    From this screen you can configure either a standard relay or a changeover relay, depending on the type of relay that can be connected to the hardware module terminals. Figure 7.7 Example relay setup More information See Hardware characteristics and configuration in the Designer's handbook for more information about the hardware modules that support relays.
  • Page 59 • 2. Highlight a category or group, by pressing Up or Down • 3. Select the highlighted category or group, by pressing OK • If a further group is shown, simply repeat step 1 to locate and open the required group: ◦...
  • Page 60 ◦ Configure functions 1. To select the functions for the terminal: • Highlight the required function, by pressing Up or Down ◦ • Enable the highlighted function by pressing OK ◦ Selected function(s) are shown with a solid box. ◦ OPERATOR'S MANUAL 4189341099G UK Page 60 of 130...

  • Page 61: Configure Alarm(S)

    Clear • To clear all the Enabled functions, select Clear • To save the setting(s) to the controller, select Write ◦ This only applies to the selected functions and does not apply to other I/O change(s). 7.8.4 Configure alarm(s) The alarms available for a digital output (DO) are organised in categories and groups, which are similar to a tree structure view. INFO When viewing or configuring a previously configured I/O with an alarm, the display will automatically jump to the alarm settings.

  • Page 62: Analogue Input (Ai)

    INFO These settings cannot be configured here and must be configured in the Parameters page. 4. Select the alarm, by pressing OK • The selected alarm is shown with a solid box. • To remove the selection, press OK again. 5.

  • Page 63: Configure I/O Name

    • See Analogue input (AI), View or configure sensor for how to configure the Sensor curve. 4. If required, configure custom alarm(s). • See Analogue input (AI), Configure alarm(s) for how to configure the alarm(s). As you complete each configuration, write the settings to the controller. 7.9.3 Configure I/O name To rename the input or output name: I/O name...
  • Page 64 Selecting a function Digital 1. For digital function(s), select Digital Analogue 2. For analogue function(s), select Analogue INFO Analogue function(s) are shown by default when you open the page. 3. Highlight a category or group, by pressing Up or Down 4.
  • Page 65 8. To save the settings to the controller, select Write INFO This only applies to the selected functions and does not apply to other I/O change(s). 9. The enabled function(s) are now shown on the screen: • ¨ Edit a function or clear function(s) 1.

  • Page 66: Configure Alarm(S)

    7.9.5 Configure alarm(s) Create a new analogue custom alarm To create a new alarm, edit one of the available Analogue custom alarms listed. INFO Give the alarm a descriptive name, for easier reference. • 1. Highlight a previously unused alarm, by pressing Up or Down 2.
  • Page 67 ◦ If the setting is text or a value, pressing OK displays the virtual keyboard to alter the setting. ◦ Make the required changes using the virtual keyboard. Next ◦ To confirm the changes, select Next ◦ If the setting is a selection, pressing OK displays an available list of selection options.

  • Page 68: View Or Configure Sensor

    a. Highlight the required alarm setting, by pressing Up or Down b. To change the setting, press OK ◦ If the setting is Enable or Not enabled, pressing OK toggles either Enable or Not enabled. ◦ Enabled settings are marked with a solid box. ◦...
  • Page 69 • INFO This is the x-axis. 2. Highlight the required output type by pressing Up or Down 3. Select the highlighted output type by pressing OK • The selected output type is marked with a solid box. • Next 4. To proceed to the next stage, select Next OPERATOR'S MANUAL 4189341099G UK Page 69 of 130...
  • Page 70 • You can now choose to do one of the following: • Select a pre-configured curve. • Select a new custom curve. • Select or edit an existing custom curve. CAUTION You can reuse any previously created custom curve on any terminal(s). However, the configuration settings are the same across all the other I/O terminals.
  • Page 71 • • To remove the selection, press OK again. 3. To save the settings to the controller, select Write • This only saves the selected settings to the controller. It does not save other I/O settings. Select a new custom curve 1.
  • Page 72 Edit 2. Select Edit • Details of the curve settings are shown on the display: • 3. Highlight a curve setting, by pressing Up or Down 4. Edit the highlighted setting, by pressing OK • If the setting is text or a value, pressing OK displays the virtual keyboard to change the setting.
  • Page 73 ◦ ◦ Highlight the option required, by pressing Up or Down ◦ Select or un-select the option, by pressing OK Next ◦ To confirm the setting, select Next • If the setting is the x,y coordinates, pressing OK displays the coordinate options. ◦...
  • Page 74 ◦ b. Enter the x-axis coordinate using the Virtual keyboard: ◦ This must be between the minimum and maximum values shown: ◦ Next ◦ Select Next c. Enter the y-axis coordinate using the Virtual keyboard: ◦ This must be between the minimum and maximum values shown: ◦...
  • Page 75 d. The x,y coordinates are added to the list: ◦ e. You can add a maximum of 30 coordinates to the curve. f. When you have added all the coordinates you require, press Back to return to the curve settings. b.
  • Page 76 ◦ c. Edit the x coordinate using the Virtual keyboard: ◦ Next ◦ Select Next d. Edit the y coordinate using the Virtual keyboard: ◦ Next ◦ Select Next e. The x,y coordinates are updated in the list: OPERATOR'S MANUAL 4189341099G UK Page 76 of 130...
  • Page 77 ◦ f. When you have added/edited all the coordinates you require, press Back to return to the curve settings. c. Remove coordinates: a. Highlight the coordinate to remove, by pressing Up or Down ◦ Remove b. Select Remove ◦ The coordinate is removed from the coordinate list: ◦...
  • Page 78 5. When you have added/edited all the coordinates you require, press Back to return to the curve settings. • 6. To save the curve to the controller, select Write • The custom curve is updated in the list: • 7. Highlight the custom curve, by pressing Up or Down 8.

  • Page 79: Analogue Output (Ao) / Pulse Width Modulation (Pwm)

    • 9. To save the settings to the controller, select Write • You are returned to the terminals page. 7.10 Analogue output (AO) / Pulse width modulation (PWM) 7.10.1 Configure Analogue output (AO) To configure the analogue output (AO): 1. Select the hardware module, terminal(s), for an Analogue output (AO) to be used. 2.

  • Page 80: Configure Function(S)

    7.10.3 Configure function(s) The functions available are organised in categories and groups, which are similar to a tree structure view. Selecting a function 1. Highlight a category or group by pressing Up or Down 2. Select the highlighted category or group by pressing OK •...

  • Page 81: View Or Configure Analogue Output (Ao) Or Pulse Width Modulation (Pwm)

    • ¨ Edit a function or clear function 1. You can re-edit the selected function, by pressing OK • The function is shown on the screen: • Clear 2. To clear Enabled functions, select Clear 3. To save the settings to the controller, select Write INFO This only applies to the selected functions and does not apply to other I/O change(s).
  • Page 82 Configure the output Output setup 1. To configure the Output setup, select Output setup • A list of available output types are shown on the display. • INFO This is the y-axis. 2. Highlight the required output type, by pressing Up or Down 3.
  • Page 83 • Next 4. To proceed to the next stage, select Next • You can now choose to do one of the following: • Select a pre-configured curve (if available). • Select a new custom curve. • Select or edit an existing custom curve. CAUTION You can reuse any previously created custom curve on any terminal(s).
  • Page 84 Select a pre-configured curve INFO If available, you can select a pre-configured curve, for example (-100 to 100 %) to (-10 to 10 V). Details for the curve are shown on the right, and you cannot modify a predefined curve. 1.
  • Page 85 Select a new custom curve 1. Highlight an unused custom curve, by pressing Up or Down • Edit 2. Select Edit • Details of the curve settings are shown on the display: • 3. Highlight a curve setting, by pressing Up or Down OPERATOR'S MANUAL 4189341099G UK Page 85 of 130...
  • Page 86 4. Edit the highlighted setting, by pressing OK • If the setting is text or a value, pressing OK displays the virtual keyboard to change the setting. ◦ For example, the name of the curve: ◦ Next ◦ To confirm the setting, select Next •...
  • Page 87 ◦ CAUTION Configure the x-axis units, x-axis minimum, and x-axis maximum BEFORE attempting to configure the x,y coordinates. CAUTION A valid curve must contain a minimum of 2 sets of coordinates. a. Add coordinates: a. To add a set of x,y coordinates, select Add ◦...
  • Page 88 ◦ Next ◦ Select Next c. Enter the y-axis coordinate using the Virtual keyboard: ◦ This must be between the minimum and maximum values shown: ◦ Next ◦ Select Next d. The x,y coordinates are added to the list: ◦ e.
  • Page 89 f. When you have added all the coordinates you require, press Back to return to the curve settings. b. Edit coordinates: a. Highlight the coordinate to edit, by pressing Up or Down ◦ Edit b. Select Edit ◦ The Virtual keyboard is shown on the display for the x coordinate. ◦...
  • Page 90 Next ◦ Select Next d. Edit the y coordinate using the Virtual keyboard: ◦ Next ◦ Select Next e. The x,y coordinates are updated in the list: ◦ f. When you have added/edited all the coordinates you require, press Back to return to the curve settings.
  • Page 91 ◦ Remove b. Select Remove ◦ The coordinate is removed from the coordinate list: ◦ 5. When you have added/edited all the coordinates you require, press Back to return to the curve settings. • The custom settings are updated in the list: •...
  • Page 92 • 7. Highlight the custom curve by pressing Up or Down 8. Select the custom curve pressing OK • The selected custom curve is marked with a solid box. • 9. To save the settings to the controller, select Write •...

  • Page 93: Alarms

    8. Alarms 8.1 Introduction 8.1.1 Alarm indication When an alarm protection becomes active in the system, an active alarm is added to the alarm list. The alarm can give both a visual and audible indication (subject to design of the system). Alarms require action and acknowledgement before they clear from the alarm list.

  • Page 94: About The Alarm List

    8.1.2 About the alarm list Alarms are shown on the alarm list. You can review and action all the current alarms for the controller. If an alarm test is active, the text for the active alarm test alarm is green instead of white. View the alarm list under Alarms.
  • Page 95 Alarm Alarm Symbol Acknowledge Notes condition* action** • Alarm condition occurred but has cleared. Inactive Inactive Unacknowledged • Alarm action is inactive. • Alarm requires acknowledgement. Inactive Inactive • Normal state. • Alarm has been shelved for a period of time. Active or Inactive •...

  • Page 96: Operator Actions

    8.1.4 Operator actions Table 8.2 Typical operator actions Operator action Notes Unacknowledged alarms must be acknowledged. Acknowledge Acknowledging an alarm does not remove the alarm or active protection if the Alarm condition continues. Silence You can silence the alarm (horn/siren) output from the display unit. Alarms can be configured with a Latch as an extra layer of protection.

  • Page 97: Operator Actions

    8.2 Operator actions 8.2.1 View alarms View the alarms under Alarms. You can view or action alarms from the alarm list shown. 8.2.2 Acknowledge alarm(s) All unacknowledged alarms must be acknowledged. Some alarms can be configured with Auto acknowledge, which will automatically acknowledge the alarm.

  • Page 98: Reset Latched Alarm(S)

    Figure 8.5 Example of the effect of the horn silence push-button on the horn output Alarm 1 Silence Silence pressed pressed Horn CAUTION The horn silence push-button on the display unit does not affect the acknowledgement status of any alarms. More information See Alarms, Horn outputs in the Designer's handbook for more information on the configuration of these outputs.

  • Page 99: Out Of Service Alarm(S)

    2. Highlight the alarm to shelve by using Up or Down 3. Select the alarm to shelve by using OK 4. Select Service by using Up or Down , and select OK to open the service menu. 5. Select Shelve by using Up or Down , and select OK to open the shelve options.

  • Page 100: Live Data 9.1 Introduction

    9. Live data 9.1 Introduction 9.1.1 Live data The Live data display contains many different information screens showing the current operation information for the controller. You can also view the counter information here. 9.2 Live data 9.2.1 View the Live data View the current state of the system under Live data.

  • Page 101: Live Data Counters

    Home You can return to the main menu by using Home Alternatively, press and hold Back for > 0.2 seconds to return to the main menu. 9.2.2 Live data counters View counters under Live data. Live data also shows basic counter information from the controller. Figure 9.2 Example PPU counters Table 9.1...

  • Page 102: Live Data Views

    9.2.3 Live data views Table 9.2 Live data views View/page Notes Shows: 1. Generator active power total (kW) 2. Generator L1 current (A) 3. Generator L1-L2 voltage (V AC) 4. Generator L1 frequency (HZ) INFO Selectable display. Shows: 1. Busbar L1-L2 voltage (V AC) 2.
  • Page 103 View/page Notes Shows: 1. Generator L1-L2 voltage (V AC) 2. Generator L1 frequency (Hz) Shows: 1. Generator L1-L2 voltage (V AC) 2. Generator L2-L3 voltage (V AC) 3. Generator L3-L1 voltage (V AC) 4. Generator L1 frequency (Hz) Shows: 1. Busbar L1-L2 voltage (V AC) 2.
  • Page 104 View/page Notes Shows: 1. Generator L1 frequency (Hz) 2. Generator L2 frequency (Hz) 3. Generator L3 frequency (Hz) Shows: 1. Generator L1-L2 voltage (V AC) 2. Generator L2-L3 voltage (V AC) 3. Generator L3-L1 voltage (V AC) 4. Generator L-L min. voltage (V AC) Shows: 1.

  • Page 105: Tools

    10. Tools 10.1 Restore 10.1.1 About Restore The restore screen displays all of the backups that are saved to the controller, and the controller's SD card. Non-compatible backup files are displayed with dark grey background. From this screen you can: •...

  • Page 106: Delete Backups

    Controller type Prerequisites 3. The controller must be under switchboard control. SHAFT generator controller 1. The breaker must be opened. SHORE connection controller 2. The controller must be under switchboard control. BUS TIE breaker controller To restore a controller backup file, perform the following steps: 1.

  • Page 107: Backup

    1. Select Tools from the Home menu. 2. Select Restore from the Tools menu. 3. Highlight the backup that you want to delete using Up or Down Delete 4. Press Delete to delete the backup. INFO If you are not already logged on, you are prompted to do so. •...

  • Page 108: Regulator Status

    a. Highlight Backup location using Up or Down b. Press OK to open the list of backup locations. INFO You can only store 20 backups on the controller. When you have 20 backups stored on the controller, you have to delete a backup on the controller before you can save a new backup to the controller.

  • Page 109: Units

    Figure 10.1 Example AVR status screen Changing status view To change the status view, perform the following steps: 1. Select Tools, from the Home menu. 2. Select Regulator, from the Tools menu. 3. The AVR status screen is shown by default. GOV status 4.

  • Page 110: Communication

    Figure 10.2 Example units screen Changing unit setting To change the unit setting, perform the following steps: 1. Select Tools, from the Home menu. 2. Select Units, from the Tools menu. 3. Highlight the required unit category by pressing Up or Down 4.

  • Page 111: View Or Configure Controller Communication

    NOTE The DEIF controllers do not include a firewall or other Internet security measures. It is the customer's own responsibility to protect the network. DEIF therefore recommends only connecting the controllers to local networks. DANGER! For changes to communication settings to take effect, all controllers and displays in the same system MUST only be powered off and powered on.
  • Page 112 Figure 10.3 Controller communication screen View or configure controller communication settings To view or configure the controller communication information, perform the following steps: 1. Select Tools , from the Home menu. 2. Select Communication to view the communication settings for the controller. •...

  • Page 113: View Or Configure Display Unit Communication

    10.5.3 View or configure display unit communication Table 10.2 Display unit communication settings Setting Range Default Notes IPv6 address No default DNS preferred 0.0.0.0, 255.255.255.255 * No default DNS alternate 0.0.0.0, 255.255.255.255 * No default Select Static to specify an IPv4 IP address mode * Static, Auto Auto...

  • Page 114: Lamp Test

    5. When all change(s) have been made, select Write 6. For changes to take effect, you must power off and on the controller rack and restart the display unit. DANGER! For changes to communication settings to take effect, all controllers and displays in the same system MUST only be powered off and powered on.

  • Page 115: View Or Configure Brightness Level Setting

    View or configure the Brightness level setting. View or configure the Brightness time setting. 10.7.2 View or configure the brightness level setting View or configure the Brightness level setting under Tools > Advanced > Brightness > Brightness level. Figure 10.5 Example brightness level screen Changing brightness level setting To change the brightness level setting, perform the following steps:...

  • Page 116: Permissions

    Figure 10.6 Example brightness time screen Changing brightness time setting To change the brightness time setting, perform the following steps: 1. Select Tools, from the Home menu. 2. Select Advanced, from the Tools menu. 3. Select Brightness, from the Advanced menu. 4.

  • Page 117: View Users

    Figure 10.7 Example groups screen More information See Other functions in the Designer's handbook for more information regarding permissions. Reviewing group information To view the group information, perform the following steps: 1. Select Tools, from the Home menu. 2. Select Advanced, from the Tools menu. 3.
  • Page 118 Figure 10.8 Example user screen More information See Other functions in the Designer's handbook for more information regarding permissions. Reviewing user information To view the user information, perform the following steps: 1. Select Tools, from the Home menu. 2. Select Advanced, from the Tools menu. 3.

  • Page 119: Introduction

    11. Log 11.1 Introduction 11.1.1 About the log The log records activities and events that occur during the operation of the system. This includes any operator actions. Event names for Test alarms are written in green text. Figure 11.1 Example log display 11.1.2 Log events Table 11.1 Log event symbols...

  • Page 120: Log

    11.2 Log 11.2.1 Review log events Events that occur during the operation of the controller are recorded in the event log. View the events that have occurred in the system under Log. Reviewing log events To view a log entry, perform the following steps: 1.

  • Page 121: Info

    12. Info 12.1 Introduction 12.1.1 About info The info menu allows you to do the following: Versions: View the version information, including firmware versions. About: View the about information, including IP address information. 12.2 About 12.2.1 View about Here you can view the About information for the controller and display unit. Table 12.1 About information Name...
  • Page 122 Figure 12.1 Example about screen Press Back to return to the Info menu. To scroll the production information use Up or Down OPERATOR'S MANUAL 4189341099G UK Page 122 of 130...

  • Page 123: Troubleshooting

    13. Troubleshooting 13.1 Introduction 13.1.1 Finding the source of the problem For some system problems, the controller activates an alarm. The operator may therefore think that there is a problem with the controller, even though the actual problem is in the system. It is not possible to describe every possible system problem.

  • Page 124: Troubleshooting Alarms

    System never had a redundant DEIF network connection. • The existing redundant DEIF network connection has become unplugged, damaged or faulty. Checks and • For a system with no redundant DEIF network connection configured, you can either: recovery ◦ Install a redundant DEIF network connection. ◦...

  • Page 125: Dl Mode

    See Hardware, Accessories, Ethernet cable in the Data sheet for more information about the type of Ethernet cable. INFO It is recommended to install a redundant DEIF network connection. This ensures continued operation of the system should one of the Ethernet cables become damaged or faulty. 13.4.2 DL mode Description The display unit is stuck on the start screen, displaying the text "DL mode".

  • Page 126: Maintenance

    14. Maintenance 14.1 PCM3.1 internal battery 14.1.1 Changing the battery The controller has a replaceable battery located in the PCM3.1 module. When the power is low or fails on this battery, a battery failure alarm is activated. To replace the battery, you need to remove the PCM module. More information See Hardware, Controller hardware, Processor and communication module PCM3.1 in the Data sheet for more information regarding the type of battery.
  • Page 127 4. Replace the PCM3.1 hardware module to the rack: a. Hold the PCM3.1 only by its faceplate. b. Make sure that the hardware module is the right way up, and slide it back into slot 7. • The hardware module should slide in easily. c.

  • Page 128: End-Of-Life

    In Europe, the disposal of WEEE is governed by the WEEE directive issued by the European Parliament. DEIF complies with this directive. You must not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste. Instead, WEEE must be collected separately, to minimise the load on the environment, and to improve the opportunities to recycle, reuse and/or recover the WEEE.

  • Page 129: Glossary

    16. Glossary 16.1 Symbols 16.1.1 Symbols for notes Safety notes DANGER! This highlights dangerous situations. If the guidelines are not followed, these situations could result in death, serious personal injury, and equipment damage or destruction. CAUTION This highlights potentially dangerous situations. If the guidelines are not followed, these situations could result in personal injury or damaged equipment.
  • Page 130 Symbol Symbol name Notes Down Back Help Genset start Genset stop Close breaker Open breaker Breaker is closed Breaker is open REMOTE mode ISO 7000:2012, symbol 1108 LOCAL mode ISO 7000:2012, symbol 1109 OPERATOR'S MANUAL 4189341099G UK Page 130 of 130...

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