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GCP-30 Series
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  • Page 1 37240C GCP-30 Series Genset Control Application Software Version 4.3xxx Manual 37240C...
  • Page 2 Provides other helpful information that does not fall under the warning or caution categories. Woodward reserves the right to update any portion of this publication at any time. Information provided by Woodward is believed to be correct and reliable. However, Woodward assumes no responsibility unless otherwise expressly undertaken.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Manual 37240C GCP-30 Series - Genset Control Revision History Rev. Date Editor Changes NEW 04-09-23 Release 06-01-11 Minor corrections; addition of chapter 3 07-02-07 Minor corrections; extension of chapter 3 07-05-11 Minor corrections Content 1. G ..................4 HAPTER ENERAL NFORMATION 2.

  • Page 4: Chapter 1. General Information

    Manual 37240C GCP-30 Series - Genset Control Chapter 1. General Information Type English German GCP-31/32 Series GCP-31/32 Packages - Installation 37364 GR37364 GCP-31/32 Packages - Configuration 37365 GR37365 GCP-31/32 - Function/Operation 37238 GR37238 GCP-31/32 - Application this manual 37240 GR37240...

  • Page 5: Chapter 2. Applications Interfaces

    Function Woodward provides an interface cable and an application software to be able to configure the GCP comfortably with a PC or laptop. The black box isolates the signals galvanically and must to be used absolutely. Otherwise, possible potential shifts may damage the devices involved.
  • Page 6 Manual 37240C GCP-30 Series - Genset Control Operation In order to be able to configure, the following steps have to be performed at the GCP: 1. Code level 2 has to be entered at the GCP. Enter code 0000 2. Direct configuration has to be enabled.

  • Page 7: Conversion Can To Usb

    A CAN/USB adapter can be used to configure and visualize the GCP comfortably with a PC or laptop. The Woodward application software LeoPC1 supports the IXXAT adapter for this. Different applications can be performed using the software LeoPC1. These applications include: •...
  • Page 8 Manual 37240C GCP-30 Series - Genset Control Operation In order to establish a connection between the GCP and LeoPC1, the correct entry of the generator number at the GCP has to be observed: 1. Code level 2 has to be entered at the GCP.
  • Page 9 Manual 37240C GCP-30 Series - Genset Control In LeoPC1, select in the menu Devices -> Settings and then in the section Data communication IXXAT VCI2 - CAN as Driver, and click Settings. Set up the window CAN Settings like shown on the left.

  • Page 10: Connection Via Gw4/Rs-232 Ldp

    Manual 37240C GCP-30 Series - Genset Control Connection via GW4/RS-232 LDP ≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡ up to 8 up to 8 up to 8 up to 8 GCPs GCPs GCPs GCPs be connected be connected be connected be connected same CAN Bus same CAN Bus...
  • Page 11 Manual 37240C GCP-30 Series - Genset Control Connection This is an example for the connection of several GCPs with the GW 4. The PC connection can be taken from the operation manual of the GW 4. Please note that a cable has to be tai- lored for this.
  • Page 12 Manual 37240C GCP-30 Series - Genset Control Settings in LeoPC1 LeoPC1 will be installed according to the manual. The configuration files of the device are copied to the PC. With this, the .cfg files are copied to the main path and the other files are copied to the intended folders.

  • Page 13: Connection Via Gw4/Rs-422 Ldp

    Manual 37240C GCP-30 Series - Genset Control Connection via GW4/RS-422 LDP ≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡ up to 8 up to 8 GCPs GCPs up to 8 up to 8 GCPs GCPs be connected be connected be connected be connected same CAN Bus same CAN Bus...
  • Page 14 Manual 37240C GCP-30 Series - Genset Control Connection This is an example for the connection of several GCPs with the GW 4. Pin layout GW 4 / RS-422 to converter: The specifications A, B, A’, B’, Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, and Rx- refer to the known converter types 485HF9 of ICSDATACOM and ADAM-4520 of ADVANTECH.
  • Page 15 NOTE This application is limited to 8 GCPs per interface at the moment. Please contact Woodward for bigger plants. The .cfg file with the contraction "_xUS" in the file name is to be used for access via CAN.

  • Page 16: Using A Gsm Modem

    Manual 37240C GCP-30 Series - Genset Control Using a GSM Modem ≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡ up to 8 up to 8 up to 8 up to 8 GCPs GCPs GCPs GCPs be connected to the be connected to the be connected to the...
  • Page 17 Manual 37240C GCP-30 Series - Genset Control Connection The active call in case of an alarm can be triggered by energizing a relay with the relay manager: GCP-30 GW 4 GW 4 /232 INSYS GSM CAN-L CAN-L CAN-L D-SUB 9 pins...
  • Page 18 Manual 37240C GCP-30 Series - Genset Control Setting in LeoPC1 LeoPC1 will be installed according to the manual. The configuration files of the device are copied to the PC. With this, the .cfg files are copied to the main path and the other files are copied to the intended folders.
  • Page 19 If no PABX is used, the 0W can be left out. If you select connect, the field with the phone number appears again. NOTE This application is limited to 8 GCPs per interface at the moment. Please contact Woodward for bigger plants. © Woodward Page 19/38...
  • Page 20 Manual 37240C GCP-30 Series - Genset Control Settings at the GSM Modem INSYS Microelectronics provides the application software HS-COMM to configure the GSM modem for the ap- plication. Refer to the operation manual of the device for detailed information. The following settings form an example for sending an alarm message as short message.
  • Page 21 Manual 37240C GCP-30 Series - Genset Control Make the following settings on the tab Alarm/Output 1. The phone number and the text can be set as required. Make the following settings on the tab Alarm/Output 1. The phone number and the text can be set as required.

  • Page 22: Using A Fixed-Network Modem

    Manual 37240C GCP-30 Series - Genset Control Using a Fixed-Network Modem ≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡ up to 8 up to 8 up to 8 up to 8 GCPs GCPs GCPs GCPs be connected to the be connected to the be connected to the...
  • Page 23 Manual 37240C GCP-30 Series - Genset Control Connection The active call in case of an alarm can be triggered by energizing a relay with the relay manager: GCP-30 GW 4 GW 4 /232 Phoenix modem CAN-L CAN-L CAN-L D-SUB 9 pins...
  • Page 24 Manual 37240C GCP-30 Series - Genset Control Setting in LeoPC1 LeoPC1 will be installed according to the manual. The configuration files of the device are copied to the PC. With this, the .cfg files are copied to the main path and the other files are copied to the intended folders.
  • Page 25 If no PABX is used, the 0W can be left out. If you select connect, the field with the phone number appears again. NOTE This application is limited to 8 GCPs per interface at the moment. Please contact Woodward for bigger plants. © Woodward Page 25/38...
  • Page 26 Manual 37240C GCP-30 Series - Genset Control Settings at the Phoenix Modem The settings refer to an example for sending an alarm message via fax. Descriptions of the individual parameters can be taken from the operation manual of the modem.

  • Page 27: Modbus Connection Via Gw 4

    Manual 37240C GCP-30 Series - Genset Control Modbus Connection via GW 4 ≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡ up to 8 up to 8 GCPs GCPs up to 8 up to 8 GCPs GCPs be connected be connected be connected be connected same CAN Bus...
  • Page 28 Manual 37240C GCP-30 Series - Genset Control Operation In order to establish a connection between the GCP and the PLC, the correct entry of the generator number at the GCP has to be observed: 1. Code level 2 has to be entered at the Enter code GCP.

  • Page 29: Profibus Connection Via Gw 4

    Manual 37240C GCP-30 Series - Genset Control Profibus Connection via GW 4 ≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡ up to 8 up to 8 up to 8 up to 8 GCPs GCPs GCPs GCPs be connected be connected be connected be connected same CAN Bus...
  • Page 30 Manual 37240C GCP-30 Series - Genset Control Operation In order to establish a connection between the GCP and the PLC, the correct entry of the generator number at the GCP has to be observed: 1. Code level 2 has to be entered at the Enter code GCP.

  • Page 31: Chapter 3. Special Applications

    Manual 37240C GCP-30 Series - Genset Control Chapter 3. Special Applications Disable Emergency Power via Discrete Input ≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡ NOTE This functionality is implemented in all GCP-30s with software version 4.3010 or later. This function allows to disable an emergency operation with discrete input 11 (terminal 68). If the discrete input has been configured as control input, an emergency operation may be terminated by energizing this discrete in- put.

  • Page 32: Analog Controller Output Value In Initial Position

    Manual 37240C GCP-30 Series - Genset Control Analog Controller Output Value in Initial Position ≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡ NOTE This functionality is only valid for GCP-30 Packages which are equipped with analog controllers. The analog value, which is output from the GCP-30 in initial controller position depends on the setting of various parameters.
  • Page 33 Manual 37240C GCP-30 Series - Genset Control Example Configurations Example 1 Settings: • f controller: output range 0 to 20mA (0 to 10V) • Jumper between terminals 8 and 9 • Initial state frequency • f controller: minimum value • f controller: maximum value Controller output: •...
  • Page 34 Manual 37240C GCP-30 Series - Genset Control Example 3 Settings: • f controller: output range 20 to 0mA (10 to 0V) • Jumper between terminals 8 and 9 • Initial state frequency • f controller: minimum value • f controller: maximum value Controller output: •...

  • Page 35: Start-Up Synchronization / Unexcited Start-Up

    Manual 37240C GCP-30 Series - Genset Control Start-Up Synchronization / Unexcited Start-Up ≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡ It may be necessary for systems with high consumer load to couple multiple gensets for emergency power opera- tion. The start-up synchronization allows to couple the gensets much more quickly than the classical synchroni- zation.
  • Page 36 Manual 37240C GCP-30 Series - Genset Control Usable Standard Functions of the GCP-30 RelayManager Functions The following information, which is provided by the GCP-30 via the relay manager, may be important for the master control in association with the start-up synchronization : •...
  • Page 37 Manual 37240C GCP-30 Series - Genset Control Realization There are different methods for the start-up synchronization. Two proceedings are described in the following: Method 1 The generator circuit breakers (GCB) will be closed by an external signal (e.g. via PLC).
  • Page 38 Phone +49 (0) 711 789 54-0 • Fax +49 (0) 711 789 54-100 stgt-info@woodward.com Homepage http://www.woodward.com/power Woodward has company-owned plants, subsidiaries, and branches, as well as authorized distributors and other authorized service and sales facilities throughout the world. Complete address/phone/fax/e-mail information for all locations is available on our website (www.woodward.com).

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