1. About the Operator's manual 1.1 Intended users of the Operator's manual ..................................1.2 Software versions ............................................1.3 Symbols for notes ............................................. 1.4 Technical support ............................................1.5 Warnings and safety ..........................................1.6 Legal information ............................................2. Getting started 2.1 About controller operation ........................................
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3.6 Operator messages ..........................................3.6.1 Controller status texts ........................................3.6.2 Operator information messages ....................................4. Home 4.1 Home page ..............................................5. Log on 5.1 Log on page ..............................................6. Configure 6.1 Configure page ............................................6.2 Date and time page ..........................................6.3 View design page ............................................
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8.6.2 Display communication page ...................................... 9. Tools - Advanced 9.1 Tools advanced page ..........................................9.2 Controller type page ..........................................9.3 Brightness page ............................................9.3.1 Brightness level page ........................................9.3.2 Brightness time page ........................................9.4 Permissions page ............................................ 9.4.1 Groups page ............................................
The Operator's manual is primarily intended for the operator that performs daily operations with the controller. The manual includes an overview of the LEDs, buttons and screens, as well as general operator tasks, alarms, and logs. You can find other technical documentation for PPU 300 on deif.com. 1.2 Software versions The information in this document corresponds to the following software versions.
DEIF A/S reserves the right to change any of the contents of this document without prior notice. The English version of this document always contains the most recent and up-to-date information about the product. DEIF does not take responsibility for the accuracy of translations, and translations might not be updated at the same time as the English document.
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This product contains open source software licensed under, for example, the GNU General Public License (GNU GPL) and GNU Lesser General Public License (GNU LGPL). The source code for this software can be obtained by contacting DEIF at support@deif.com. DEIF reserves the right to charge for the cost of the service.
PICUS PICUS (Power In Control Utility Software) is the PC programming and monitoring tool, available from DEIF free of charge. You connect a computer with PICUS to the controller (direct connection), and are now able to configure, supervise, send commands and more..
2.2 About the display unit (DU 300) 2.2.1 Display, LEDs, and buttons Switchboard control Home 12:00 Configure Tools Info Log on Alarm Live data Item Notes Display unit power Off : Unit not powered. Green : Unit powered. Off : Controller self-check not OK, or no Self-check OK Green : Controller self-check OK.
2.2.2 GENSET controller buttons Item Notes Genset Start genset and start sequence. * Stop genset and stop sequence. * Breaker Close breaker : Starts close sequence. * Open breaker : Starts open sequence. * REMOTE mode : Change to REMOTE if possible. * Off : Controller not in REMOTE.
2.2.3 GENSET controller LEDs Item Notes Off : Engine not running or no running feedback. Engine Green flash : Engine start sequence initiated. Green : Running feedback. Oil pressure, RPM, frequency within configured limits. Off : Generator voltage too low to measure. Yellow : Generator voltage and frequency not OK.
2.2.5 HYBRID controller LEDs Item Notes Off : Power source is not ready or no running feedback. Power source Green : Power source ready. Off : Inverter voltage too low to measure. Yellow : Inverter voltage and frequency not OK. Cannot close breaker. Inverter Green flash : Inverter voltage and frequency OK, V&Hz OK timer still running.
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Item Notes Breaker Close breaker : Starts close sequence. * Open breaker : Starts open sequence. * NOTE * Under switchboard control the controller ignores the input. SHAFT generator LEDs Item Notes Off : Generator voltage too low to measure. Yellow : Generator voltage and frequency not OK.
2.2.7 SHORE connection controller LEDs and buttons SHORE connection buttons Item Notes Breaker Close breaker : Starts close sequence. * Open breaker : Starts open sequence. * NOTE * Under switchboard control the controller ignores the input. SHORE connection LEDs Item Notes Off : Connection voltage too low to measure.
2.2.8 BUS TIE breaker controller LEDs and buttons BUS TIE breaker buttons Item Notes Breaker Close breaker : Starts close sequence. * Open breaker : Starts open sequence. * NOTE * Under switchboard control the controller ignores the input. BUS TIE breaker LEDs Item Notes Green : Busbar A voltage and frequency OK, and controller can close breaker.
2.2.9 Screen layout Switchboard control Home 12:00 Configure Tools Info Log on Alarm Live data Item Notes Status text Shows the current controller status text. This varies depending on the operation of the controller. Shows information as symbols: Symbols Active alarms in system. Logged on user.
2.2.10 About the virtual keyboard The display unit features several virtual keyboards to enter information or settings. Switchboard control Home / Configure / IO configuration / Terminals / Status 12:00 Digital output 1 Aa#1 Write Item Notes Text input Shows the text, numbers, or value entered. Virtual keyboard Shows keyboard layout selected.
2.2.11 About the help View help for any page by selecting Help button Switchboard control Home / Help 12:00 Home menu The Home menu provides access to all of the different features or menus of the controller. INFO Features of the controller are protected by group and user permissions. Some features may be read only or not visible, depending upon the user profile logged on to the controller.
3. Operating the system 3.1 GENSET controller basic actions 3.1.1 Introduction to operating the GENSET controllers Normal operation The GENSET controller is normally in LOCAL mode. The controller can run in REMOTE or LOCAL mode, and under switchboard control. 3.1.2 Change modes Mode Procedure To change to REMOTE mode from LOCAL mode:...
3.1.4 Stop the genset Mode Procedure REMOTE When the controller is in REMOTE mode, the engine stop is based on a remote signal, for example, from a PLC. The genset breaker must be open to stop the genset. If the genset breaker is not open, press to open the breaker before stopping the genset.
Mode Procedure • If load sharing is present, the controller de-loads the breaker until the load is less than the de-load open point. During de-loading, the breaker LED flashes yellow. The controller then opens the generator breaker. The breaker LED is OFF when the breaker is open. •...
Mode Procedure • System response: The controller runs the start sequence. ◦ If everything is OK, the genset starts. ◦ If the genset does not start, the display shows an info message. Switchboard When the controller is under switchboard control, the display buttons are disabled. The inverter can only be control started locally and/or from the switchboard.
3.2.6 Open the inverter breaker Mode Procedure When the controller is in REMOTE mode, the generator breaker is opened based on a remote signal, for REMOTE example, from a PLC. The inverter must be in the state configured in the setting for the inverter breaker open sequence. If the inverter is not in the correct state, an information message is shown.
Control Procedure • If the shaft generator and busbar are not synchronised before the synchronisation timer expires, the breaker does not close. The synchronisation failure alarm is activated. • If the shaft generator does not have the capacity to take over the genset load, the controller does not close the shaft generator breaker, and displays an info message.
Control Procedure 1. Operator action: Press to close the shore connection breaker. a. System response: The controller synchronises the busbar with the shore connection (the breaker LED flashes yellow). b. System response: When the shore connection and busbar are synchronised, the controller closes the breaker.
3.5 BUS TIE breaker controller basic actions 3.5.1 Introduction to operating the BUS TIE breaker controller Normal operation The BUS TIE breaker controller is normally in LOCAL mode. The controller can run in REMOTE or LOCAL mode, and under switchboard control. 3.5.2 Close the bus tie breaker When the bus tie breaker is closed, the busbar is reconnected.
3.6 Operator messages 3.6.1 Controller status texts The controller status texts are shown at the top of the display. The status text shown depends on the type of controller. Not all texts apply for all controller types. Status text * Description Cannot read the controller status.
Status text * Description The two sections to be connected by a bus tie breaker are being synchronised to close the bus Synchronising sections tie breaker. Waiting for software A software update is in progress. NOTE * "# s" represents a timer countdown. 3.6.2 Operator information messages During operation some operator information messages may be shown.
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Operator info Additional information Under switchboard control, operator actions cannot be performed from the controller Engine stop not possible in SWBD interfaces. GB close blocked The Block GB close function is active. An open breaker cannot be closed. Under switchboard control, operator actions cannot be performed from the controller GB close not possible in SWBD interfaces.
4. Home 4.1 Home page Switchboard control Home 12:00 Configure Tools Info Log on Alarm Live data Item Notes Log on page Log on: Log on as a user or change the logged on user. Configure menu Configure: Select to go to the configure menu. Tools menu Tools: Select to go to the tools menu.
5. Log on 5.1 Log on page Switchboard control Home / Log on 12:00 Select user to log on User Group Admin Administrators Operator Operators Service Service engineers Designer Designers Restart Log off User info Item Notes User list Shows a list of available users on the controller. Logged on user : Shows the user is currently logged on.
6. Configure 6.1 Configure page Switchboard control Home / Configure 12:00 Date and time View design Pair Priority Counters Parameters Input/Output Item Notes Priority page Priority: Changes the priority of any controller in the system. Date and time page Date and time: Configures the date and time settings. View design page View design: Configures the views shown on the Live data page.
6.2 Date and time page Date and time settings cannot be changed if a network time server (NTP) is configured. Switchboard control Home / Configure / Date and time 12:00 Date and time settings Date and time Time 00:41:26 Date 2020-09-01 Time zone Etc/UTC...
6.3.1 Add or configure a view Add a view 1. Select Add. 2. Select the template: • Summary information is shown under the preview: Switchboard control Home / Configure / View design 12:00 Select template View 14 4 values; 1 column, 1 gauge •...
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• 7. Select Write to add the view. Delete a view 1. Highlight the view to delete. 2. Select Delete. 3. Confirm deletion of the view. Rename view 1. Highlight the view to rename. 2. Select Rename. 3. Rename the view as required. 4.
6.4 Pair page Switchboard control Home / Configure / Pair 12:00 Pair Label Host name Hops DG 4 deif-ml300-017928 DG 3 deif-ml300-017900 EDG 2 deif-ml300-015100 EDG 1 deif-ml300-016700 Refresh Item Notes Shows the list of available controllers you can connect.
6.5 Counters page Switchboard control Home / Configure / Counters 12:00 Counters Name Value Engine Total number of start attempts Total number of start attempts Running hours total Running hours trip Generator Breakers Reset Item Notes Counters list Shows the list groups and counters. Shows the highlighted counter to view, edit, or reset.
6.6 Parameters 6.6.1 Parameters list page Parameter settings are organised in groups and sub-groups. Open a group or sub-group to select a parameter to configure. Switchboard control Home / Configure / Parameters 12:00 Parameter list Engine Generator Busbar Regulators Breakers Communication Local System...
6.6.3 Configure a curve Curves can only be configured if the curve function is assigned in the input/output configuration. When a curve function is assigned, the parameter is shown in the parameter list. Example Function assigned to an analogue input (AI): Engine >...
6.7 Input/output 6.7.1 About input/output The controller inputs and outputs are configurable but depend on the single-line diagram, parameters, functions and alarms. You can configure digital or analogue inputs and outputs, custom alarms, and use functions. More information See the Data sheet, or Hardware characteristics and configuration in the Designer's handbook for more information about the hardware modules and terminals.
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For each analogue input use, the table below shows which pages in the analogue input view you must configure. Table 6.1 Configuration for the uses of an analogue input Functions Sensor setup Alarms Analogue functions Required Required Optional Digital functions Required Required Optional...
6.7.2 Rack selection page The rack selection is only shown if the system has extension racks installed. Switchboard control Home / Configure / IO configuration 12:00 Modules Controller rack 1 / 2 PSM3.1 PSM3.1 ACM3.1 IOM3.1 EIM3.1 GAM3.1 IOM3.1 PCM3.1 ACM3.1 CAN-A IOM3.1...
6.7.5 Digital input (DI) page Switchboard control Home / Configure / IO configuration / Terminals / Status 12:00 Slot#3 Terminal#13, 23 Name Function/Alarm GB open Function Activate ramp 1 Function Reset GOV to offset Function Digital custom alarm Alarm I/O name Functions Alarm Item...
6.7.6 Digital output (DO) page Switchboard control Home / Configure / IO configuration / Terminals / Status 12:00 Slot#3 Terminal#4, 5, 6 Name Function/Alarm In AUTO mode Function Relay I/O name Functions Alarm Item Notes Module and terminal selected Shows the slot number and terminal numbers. Function or alarm list * Shows a list of configured function or alarms on this terminal.
6.7.7 Analogue input (AI) page Switchboard control Home / Configure / IO configuration / Terminals / Status 12:00 Slot#3 Terminal#18, 19 Name Function/Alarm Derate 1 temperature [°C] Function Sensor I/O name Functions Alarm Item Notes Module and terminal selected Shows the slot number and terminal numbers. Functions or alarms list Shows a list of all configured functions or alarms on this terminal.
6.7.8 Analogue output (AO or PWM) page Switchboard control Home / Configure / IO configuration / Terminals / Status 12:00 Slot#3 Terminal#14, 15 Name Function/Alarm Generator | L1-N [V AC] Function Output setup I/O name Functions Item Notes Module and terminal selected Shows the slot number and terminal numbers.
7. Alarms 7.1 Alarms page Switchboard control Home / Alarms 12:00 Alarms Time Name Value Set point Latch Auto 11:25:18 Voltage or frequency not OK 06:26:56 Generator under-voltage 1 0.00 % 95.00 % 06:25:01 EIM3.1 1 supply voltage low ... 18.00 V ...
7.1.1 Alarm state Alarm Alarm Symbol Acknowledge Notes condition* action** • An alarm condition occurred. • An alarm action is active. Active Active Unacknowledged • An alarm requires acknowledgement. • An alarm requires action to clear the alarm condition. • An alarm condition occurred.
• The alarm is marked as shelved ( ) in the alarm list. • The alarm action (protection) is inactive until the alarm is unshelved. Unshelve an alarm 1. Select the shelved alarm. 2. On the details page, select Service. 3.
8. Tools 8.1 Tools page Switchboard control Home / Tools 12:00 Restore Backup Regulator status Units Communication Advanced Item Notes Restore page Restore : Restores a backup to the controller. Backup page Backup : Creates a backup of the controller. Advanced menu Advanced : Select to go to the Advanced menu.
8.2 Backup page Switchboard control Home / Tools / Backup 12:00 Backup Backup name ID 4 DG 1 Backup location Save to controller Clear Create backup Item Notes Shows the slot number and terminal numbers. Backup name Highlight and select OK to configure the name.
8.3 Restore 8.3.1 Restore restrictions Controller prerequisites Before you restore a backup to a controller, the controller must meet these prerequisites: Controller type Prerequisites 1. The breaker must be opened. GENSET controller 2. The engine must be stopped. 3. The controller must be under switchboard control. 1.
8.3.2 Restore page Switchboard control Home / Tools / Restore 12:00 Restore Name Creation date Location ID 4 SG 1.backup 2018-09-11 03:25:42 SD card ID 9 DG 1.backup 2020-07-15 22:53:36 Controller Delete Info Item Notes List of backups Shows the backups on the controller or SD card. Not compatible backup * Shows a not compatible backup in dark grey.
8.3.3 Restore selection page Switchboard control Home / Tools / Restore 12:00 Restore selections Restore IP address (IPv4) and controller ID Restore counters Restore Item Notes List of features Shows a list of features you can restored. Select OK to choose the restore selections. Feature selection Not selected : The feature is not restored.
8.4 Regulator status 8.4.1 Regulator status AVR page Switchboard control Home / Tools / Regulator status 12:00 AVR status AVR selected regulation mode AVR regulator not configured AVR active regulation mode AVR regulator not configured AVR set point AVR actual value AVR actual output GOV status Item...
8.4.2 Regulator status GOV page Switchboard control Home / Tools / Regulator status 12:00 GOV status GOV selected regulation mode No regulation GOV active regulation mode GOV set point GOV actual value GOV actual output AVR status Item Notes GOV regulation Shows the status of the GOV regulation.
8.5 Units page Switchboard control Home / Tools / Units 12:00 Unit category Name Unit Temperature °C Pressure Item Notes Units list Shows the units you can configure. Selected unit Select OK to configure the unit setting. Unit setting Shows the current unit of measure. OPERATOR'S MANUAL 4189341099H UK Page 62 of 79...
8.6 Communication 8.6.1 Controller communication page Switchboard control Home / Tools / Communication 12:00 Controller communication Name Value Controller ID fe80::226:77ff:fe01:7928 IPv6 address DG 1 Label 10.10.103.2 DNS preferred 10.10.103.3 DNS alternate Static IP address mode IPv4 address 10.10.103.100 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 10.10.103.1 Default gateway...
8.6.2 Display communication page Switchboard control Home / Tools / Communication 12:00 Display unit communication Name Value fe80::226:77ff:fe02:6878 IPv6 address DNS preferred 10.10.103.2 10.10.103.3 DNS alternate 10.10.103.2 IP address mode 10.10.103.105 IP address 255.255.255.0 Subnet mask Default gateway 10.10.103.1 Controller Write Item Notes...
9. Tools - Advanced 9.1 Tools advanced page Switchboard control Home / Tools / Advanced 12:00 Lamp test Change type Brightness Permissions Item Notes Lamp test page Lamp test : Select to run a lamp test of the display LEDs. Change type page Change type : Select to go to the change controller type menu.
Controller type changes are restricted, depending on the initial controller type. A GENSET controller can be changed in the field to any PPU 300 controller type. But a SHAFT generator, SHORE connection and BUS TIE breaker controller can only be changed to one of these three controller types.
9.3 Brightness page Switchboard control Home / Tools / Advanced / Brightness 12:00 Restore Brightness level Brightness time Item Notes Brightness level page Brightness level : Select to make changes to the brightness level settings. Brightness time page Brightness time : Select to make changes to the brightness time settings. OPERATOR'S MANUAL 4189341099H UK Page 67 of 79...
9.3.1 Brightness level page Switchboard control Home / Tools / Advanced / Brightness / Level 12:00 Brightness level 25 % 50 % (default) 75 % Write Item Notes Brightness level list Shows a list of the brightness levels in % the display is adjusted to. Select OK to choose the brightness level: Selected level...
9.3.2 Brightness time page Switchboard control Home / Tools / Advanced / Brightness / Timeout 12:00 Brightness time 3 min (default) 5 min 10 min 15 min 30 min 60 min 180 min Write Item Notes Brightness time list Shows a list of times in minutes before the display automatically adjusts the brightness level. Select OK to choose the brightness time: Selected time...
9.4 Permissions page Switchboard control Home / Tools / Advanced / Permissions 12:00 Restore Groups Users Item Notes Groups page Groups: Select to make changes to the groups page. Users page Users: Select to make changes to the users page. OPERATOR'S MANUAL 4189341099H UK Page 70 of 79...
9.4.1 Groups page Switchboard control Home / Tools / Advanced / Permissions / Groups 12:00 Groups Name Users Last log on Created Display 2014-07-17 Operators 2020-09-03 02:17:50 2014-07-17 Service engineers 2018-12-23 04:46:35 2014-07-17 Designers 2014-07-17 Administrators 2020-09-02 13:36:55 2014-07-17 Item Notes Shows the permission groups.
9.4.2 Users page Switchboard control Home / Tools / Advanced / Permissions / Users 12:00 Users Name Group Last log on Created Admin Administrators 2020-09-01 12:22:11 2014-07-17 Operator Operators 2020-09-03 02:17:50 2014-07-17 Service Service engineers 2018-12-23 04:46:35 2014-07-17 Designer Designers 2014-07-17 Item Notes...
12:00 Time Event name 11:25:18 2020-09-02 EIM3.1 1 supply voltage low or missing 02:23:12 2020-09-01 DEIF network redundancy broken 01:56:01 2020-09-01 EIM3.1 1 supply voltage low or missing 17:24:42 2020-08-31 Value changed event 14:17:32 2020-08-31 Busbar voltage and frequency OK...
11. Info 11.1 Info page Switchboard control Home / Info 12:00 Versions About Item Notes Versions : Shows version information for controller and display, including firmware versions. Versions page This information can be helpful for technical support. About page About : Shows information about the controller, including IP address information. OPERATOR'S MANUAL 4189341099H UK Page 74 of 79...
12. Live data 12.1 Live data page Switchboard control 1 /13 Home / Live data 12:00 Generator | Total Generator | L1 24.9 Frequency Generator | L1 36.4 Generator | L1-L2 399.4 49.94 V AC Generator | L1 49.94 Home Item Notes Live data information page...
13. Troubleshooting 13.1 Troubleshooting the system under switchboard control The exact procedure for operating the system under switchboard control depends on the switchboard design. Follow the guidelines from the switchboard supplier. Class societies require a certain amount of protections included in the switchboard. For example, there must be a synchronisation check before closing a breaker.
1. Install a redundant DEIF network connection (see Wiring the communication in the Installation instructions). The system never had a redundant DEIF network 2. Disable the DEIF network redundancy alarm. connection. Set the alarm to Not enabled in the parameter Configure >...
14. Replace internal battery 14.1 Replace battery in PCM3.1 The controller has a replaceable battery in the PCM3.1 module. A battery failure alarm is activated, when the battery power is low. To replace the battery, you need to remove the PCM module. The battery in PCM3.1 is a CR2430 3V battery, rated for operation at -40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F).
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.
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