GSLM SCOPE The goal of the GSLM is to optimize the management of resistive electric loads� A typical issue, in plants, that use electric heating systems, is to absorb instantaneous electrical powers that are considerably higher than the average required ones� A not managed distribution of demand leads to an increase in the cost of electricity supply�...
FUNCTIONS OVERVIEW General information As seen above the functionalities of the GSLM can be is able to distribute the energy consumption along all the divided in two concepts that can work together. The first control period time� concept, named Power distribution (Load Sharing), takes...
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This limit will never be exceeded, the GSLM power limit� Unit will insure a reduction of the power on all the zones, meanwhile it continues to provide the load sharing control as well�...
GSLM graphic interface� • Control type: Burst Firing algorithm� This value is read by the GSLM via Modbus TCP and on the basis of the set configuration (max total power) it sends For each zone, the nominal power and the maximum...
GSLM GRAPHIC INTERFACE A series of graphic interfaces are provided for the Maintenance/Admin level) configuration and diagnostics of the GSLM system. • Display the percentage power (P%) required by The graphic pages are available with a VNC interface� analog or DCS/PLC signal. In the case of a manual Access to VNC pages is password-protected.
• Display of phase 1, phase 2 and phase 3 load possible to set the total number of GFW/GPC managed voltages of the GFW/GPC (only the voltage from GSLM (max 64, based on the model selected). values available for each individual GFW/GPC are The following GSLM parameters can be configured: displayed) •...
The historical alarms list page displays the descriptions, state (ON / ACK), and date/time of activation of all historical • Configure GSLM node IP address alarms recorded on the machine� There is a scroll bar on • Check the status of Modbus TCP communication the right (scroll up/down) to display the alarm message lines that exceed monitor dimensions.
User login page Date hour page On the date hour page, you can configure the date/time Through the icon shown on the graphics pages� A field is present in this page with information about the it’s possible to change the active user� status of the CPU that is useful in case of diagnostic�...
In this page it is possible to change the Modbus TCP slave node address of the device (the default numebr node of GSLM is 255) In this page it is possible to change the Modbus TCP slave node address of the device�...
Data Log configuration and USB exporting page In this page are present a series of commands that allow the exporting of storage data like DataLog. The data logger are temporary recordings of all the Power values ( in kW ) of all the zones� The sample time of recording can be setting from minimum 1 to maximum 999 seconds�...
HARDWARE Dimension GSLM assembly dimension 44.6 Space for ventilation The open spaces shown in gray are recommended with static ventilation� These spaces may be reduced with forced ventilation� Attention: the temperature in the compartment containing the internal cabinet control panel must never exceed 55°C.
Assembly and Installation Hole dimensions� For correct installation, observe the • Be sufficiently stiff and strong so that it does not dimensions of the templates shown in the illustration bend during use; Attention: the panel on which the internal cabinet control •...
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Warning: install locking washers to prevent the screws from loosening! 80582_User Manual_GSLM_11-2020_ENG...
Ground the GSLM ground terminal and with a wire that is • Ground the power supply (GND) with a wire that is straight and as short as possible to the (PE) point.
Technical data GSLM technical data table Operating voltage 24 VDC ±25% Current draw 500 mA max (at 24 VDC) Power dissipation 12 W max POWER SUPPLY Protections Polarity inversion Short circuit Connection 3-pin polarized removable connector Screw terminals, max cable section 2.5 mm...
NOT USED Power well� Make sure that the current issued by the power supply The GSLM internal cabinet control panel must be is higher than the total maximum current absorbed by all connected to a 24 Vdc power supply unit�...
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Considering that the device has no switch, it is necessary to install one before it, with a protective fuse� The USB ports let you connect external devices conforming The switch has to be positioned in the immediate vicinity of to the USB standard� The connectors are Type A and the the device and be easy for the operator to reach�...
All the GFW/GPC Power Controllers and the Smart Load • Daisy chain connection: the connection between each Manager GSLM are connected via Ethernet TCP/IP network GFW/GPC is made using the pass-through Ethernet port and the communication between all the devices is Modbus TCP�...
The communication between GFW/GPC and GSLM is Modbus TCP ethernet. The GFW/GPCs will be slaves of the GSLM. Here below the two Custom maps that must be used in the GFW/GPCs for the communication with GSLM ( available on the .gfe files on the Gefran web site) GFW 40…300A CUSTOM MAP...
Modbus TCP Slave address map The GSLM as slave Modbus TCP publishes a set variables for a communication with a Master Modbus TCP system� Node addresses table Address Modbus Data Type Read / Write Power output % actual WORD Manual power output configured...
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION QUICK START Step1: download Modbus TCP Configurator SW from Gefran web site at the link: https://www.gefran.com/en/products/292-modbus-tcp#downloads Configure the nodes and IP addresses of all the GFW/GPC Modbus TCP cards Node addresses table 64 Zones 32 Zones 16 Zones Node xx_ 200�19�10�xx...
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Set to 0 the time “delay between serial communication Step 2 Program all the GFW/GPC nodes with the configuration files for GF_eXpress available on the Gefran web site File names: - GSLM_GFW/GPC_300 - GSLM_GFW/GPC_600 Step 3 GFW 40…300 A Inputs and Outputs wiring...
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INDIG 1 = ON/OFF from PLC INDIG 2 = MAN/AUT from OUT 9 OUT 9 = Modbus TCP GFW/GPC<> GSLM communication lost Alarm OUT 10 = Modbus TCP GFW/GPC/GSLM <> PLC communication lost Alarm Step 3b GPC Inputs and Outputs wiring...
Order code Code Model Description F081440 GSLM-16 Load control module up to 16 Power Controllers series GFW/GPC F081441 GSLM-32 Load control module up to 32 Power Controllers series GFW/GPC F081442 GSLM-64 Load control module up to 64 Power Controllers series GFW/GPC...