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First version of the manual for the version 01.00 of the controller. 17/06/2019 Valid for the version 1.02 of the controller. 6.4.7.3…6.4.7.7, 6.4.8.3, 6.4.8.4, 8.6.1, 8.7.1, 8.7.2, 8.7.3, 8.7.7, 8.8 Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
6.4.7 Electrical measures (M.XX) ................37 6.4.8 History archives (H.XX) ................39 7 Parameters programming ..................45 Access to programming menu ................45 7.1.1 Menu selection ..................... 46 Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
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Alternative parameters configurations ............73 10.2 Clock ......................73 10.2.1 Configurable calendars ................74 10.3 Configurable timers ..................79 10.4 Non-volatile memory ..................81 10.5 Plant name ....................81 Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
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EVT.1109 47 P.0004 29, 35, 41, 46, 60, 61 EVT.1110 47 P.0105 42, 55, 56, 63 EVT.1121 48 P.0116 42, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 63 Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
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P.9611 52 P.9517 19, 43 P.9612 52 P.9518 19, 43 P.9621 53 P.9521 47 P.9622 53 P.9522 47 P.9623 53 P.9523 47 P.9624 53 P.9524 47 P.9631 54 Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
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ST.036 57 P.9669 57 ST.037 57 P.9681 58 ST.038 57 P.9682 58 ST.039 58 ST.040 59 ST.224 64 ST.006 61 ST.240 68 ST.007 61 ST.314 18 ST.008 61 Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
In this document, there isn’t a detailed description of all the programmable parameters: to this purpose, see documents [1]; this document is to be considered as part of this manual. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
The controller is supplied with a generic “default” configuration; it is a task of the installer to adjust the operating parameters to the specific application. Mecc Alte carries out a great effort to improve and update its products; therefore, they are subject to both hardware and software modifications without notice. Some of the features described in this manual may therefore differ from those present in your controller.
Several parts of this manual refer to the controller's software revisions. These revisions are marked with the assigned Mecc Alte code (shown on the rear panel of the controller). The format of the code is: EB0250279XXYY, where “XX” is the main version and “YY” is the minor version. Thus, the code EB02502790100 refers to the controller software release "1.00".
Controller MP250 Technical Manual ENGLISH Code: EAAM067301EN MP250 Rev. 01 | Date: 17/06/2019 2 Views of the device MP250 Front view Back MP250 Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
Rated frequency 50 or 60Hz, measurement from 3 to 99.9Hz. Measurements obtained by the voltage of the L1 phase. Minimum sensibility for the measurement: 24 VRMS L-N @ 50/60 Hz. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
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From -30°C to +70°C, 95% not condensing humidity (see chapter 4.1). Stock conditions: From -35°C to +80°C. Size: 141(L) x 113(H) x 39(P) mm. Weight: 191g only the controller. 250g with connectors and fixing. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
Protection degree. IP 65 external with mounted seal, IP20 internal. 3.1 Measurement resolution Resolution: 1 VRMS. AC voltages Accuracy <1% F.S. Frequency 0.01Hz ± 50ppm, 35ppm/C typical. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
The device can operate in CAT.III only if the negative pole of the power supply of the controller and the neutral terminal of the grid are both connected to the protective earth. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
T.21 T.22 T.24 4 poles x 2.5 mm Mains AC voltages Screw terminals T.26 T.28 T.30 T.32 4 poles x 2.5 mm NOT USED T.34 Screw terminals T.36 Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
Controller MP250 Technical Manual ENGLISH Code: EAAM067301EN MP250 Rev. 01 | Date: 17/06/2019 5.2 Principle connection diagram Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
The recognition is done every time it is powered and every time the RESET button is pressed. WARNING! During installation, connect the power supply positive line only after opening all fuses available in the panel. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
The outputs functions configured by default are the following: Terminal Function T.03 DOF.3040 – Opening command for interface breaker. T.04 DOF.3041 – Opening command for backup breaker. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
DOF.3039 Grid protections trip. Useful during the TEST of the grid protections, it activates whenever a protection trips (even if the grid is disconnected from the plant). Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
AL_XXX: presence of anomalies. ST_XXX: internal statuses of the controller. The following table shows the list of the internal statuses available for the AND/OR logics. Status Description Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
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Calendar 7. ST_231 Calendar 8. ST_232 Calendar 9. ST_233 Calendar 10. ST_234 Calendar 11. ST_235 Calendar 12. ST_236 Calendar 13. ST_237 Calendar 14. ST_238 Calendar 15. ST_239 Calendar 16. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
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Timer 2. ST_242 Timer 3. ST_243 Timer 4. ST_310 Button UP. ST_311 Button DOWN. ST_314 Button ENTER. ST_315 Button ESC/SHIFT. ST_318 Button RESET. ST_998 Always ON. ST_999 Always OFF. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
By default, the functions of the inputs are the following: Terminal Function T.16 DIF.3001 – GCB feedback. T.17 DIF.3002 – MCB feedback. T.18 DIF.2719 – Grid protections reset command. T.19 DIF.2710 – Grid protections disable command. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
The parameter that configures the delay for an input is used by the controller only for some input functions. The following chart highlights when it is used: Following are the configurable functions on the digital inputs: Code Description. Notes DIF.0000 Not used. Input not used. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
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This input is used to get the status of the MCB circuit breaker, to know if the grid is connected to the system. External sensor for grid. When the input is inactive, the controller activates the related DIF.3101 grid protection. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
The measurements of the V1-N, V2-N and V3-N phase voltages, and the VN voltage of the neutral in relation to GND are displayed on page M.02. If the device is configured not to measure the neutral voltage, then page M.02 will not be displayed. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
The reading of the history logs can be realised by means of special software tools. The firmware upgrade of the controller is a specific operation of Mecc Alte; in addition to the new firmware to be loaded, it requires a procedure and specific programs; normally this procedure must...
MP250 Technical Manual ENGLISH Code: EAAM067301EN MP250 Rev. 01 | Date: 17/06/2019 not be carried out by non- Mecc Alte person, except in specific situations previously agreed on with Mecc Alte. 6 Command and indications 6.1 MP250 Front panel 6.2 Push-buttons...
It indicates that at least one grid protection is tripped. TRIP It indicates that at least one anomaly is active. No anomalies are present, and no grid protections are tripped. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
50.0 6.4.5 Top status bar The top status bar contains information on navigation, times and/or some status information. KEY: M.01 GRID LL Mode identifier Page identifier Title (description Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
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The controller shows a special symbol (@) in the last character to the right of the top status bar when it is storing data / setpoints in the non-volatile memory: do not remove the power supply to the card at this stage. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
Power supply voltage. It also allows you to select the language for the display: Press the ENTER button. • • Select the language using the UP and DOWN buttons. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
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PHYSICAL STATUS: the controller shows the real commands (active or inactive) of the outputs; they can be opposite to the corresponding logical states. They are shown in negative. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
The controller can manage some protections on these measures. 6.4.7.6 M.06 GRID PROTECTIONS This page shows the codes of the enabled grid protections (only those enabled): 27_1 • • 27_2 • 27_3 27_4 • Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
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(DIF.2706). To send the command, it is necessary to write in sequence (within 5 seconds): • HOLDING REGISTER 101: write the password configured with the parameter P.0004. • HOLDING REGISTER 102: write value “72”. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
The following table shows the values available for parameter P.0441: it must be set with the sum (hexadecimal) of the requested functions. Ver. Bit Value Hexadecimal Description 01.00 0 Circuit breakers feedbacks. 01.00 1 01.00 2 01.00 3 01.00 4 01.00 5 Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
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EVT_1107 protection 27_4 tripped. EVT_1108 protection 27_4 restored. EVT_1109 protection 27_5 tripped. EVT_1110 protection 27_5 restored. EVT_1121 protection 59_1 tripped. EVT_1122 protection 59_1 restored. EVT_1123 protection 59_2 tripped. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
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• GCB and MCB feedbacks. • Status of the digital inputs (physical and virtual) of the controller. • Status of the digital outputs of the controller. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
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Pressing the ENTER button moves to the next page (cyclically). By pressing the SHIFT + ENTER buttons you go to the previous page (cyclically). The rows from the fifth to the eighth show different information based on the selected page. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
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11) L2-L3 average voltage (last 10 minutes). 12) L3-L1 average voltage (last 10 minutes). 13) V0 zero sequence voltage. 14) V+ positive sequence voltage. 15) V- negative sequence voltage. 16) Frequency. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
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HOLDING REGISTER 102: write value: • “62” to clear the “events” archive. “63” to clear the “fast trends” archive. “64” to clear the “slow trends” archive. “71” to clear the “peaks” archive. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
[1] where they’re described in detail. ATTENTION! Some functions or configurations can be changed only through the PC program Mecc Alte Board Programmer4. The use of BoardPrg3 is recommended as it simplify a lot the programming operations.
A parameter can only be changed if it is shown in square brackets ([]); if enclosed in "<>", it cannot be changed. In this case it may be necessary to set an appropriate password. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
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4 + 8 + 32 + 128 = 172 (where 4 is the value associated to function 3, 8 to function 4, 32 to the function 6 and 128 to function 8). Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
P.0000 for a period of about 10 minutes from the end of programming. After this time will be automatically reset and must be reset to access the programming again. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
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“installer” and “end user”. When entering “III” in P.0000, the operator is identified as “manufacturer” and can modify all parameters. Example 8: P.0001=CCC P.0002 =0 P.0003 =UUU Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
USB communication trough the Modbus protocol. To send commands via Modbus to the controller, each command must be preceded by the password contained in P.0004. By default, the password is "123". Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
When the input is active (logical state), all the grid protections selected by parameter P.9512 are disabled. DIF.2713 When the input is active (logical state), all the grid protections selected by parameter P.9513 are disabled. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
The purpose of the controller is to isolate the generators from the grid if there is a fault on the grid itself. It therefore provides commands that must be used to open one or more circuit breakers. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
It becomes useful to verify the accuracy of the controller in assessing the exceeding of a threshold. The output is deactivated with a small hysteresis on the threshold. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
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It becomes useful to check the accuracy of the controller in assessing the delay associated with a protection. The output is deactivated when the protection is restored. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
P.9503 (default 20 seconds). This behaviour occurs if parameter P.9502 is set to 0. 8.6.2 Manual reset The manual reset is managed if parameter P.9502 is set to 1 (always in the conditions described above). Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
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(DIF.2706). To send the command, it is necessary to write in sequence (within 5 seconds): HOLDING REGISTER 101: write the password configured with the parameter P.0004. HOLDING REGISTER 102: write value “54”. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
87.0 % 2.50 s 90.0 % 0.70 s 80.0 % 0.50 s 90.0 % 0.70 s The G59 standard does not specify reset thresholds and delays. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
114.0 % 1.00 s 110.0 % 0.70 s 119.0 % 0.50 s 110.0 % 0.70 s The G59 standard does not specify reset thresholds and delays. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
The protection can be restored if all the voltages remain below the reset threshold continuously for the reset delay. To disable protection, set the trip delay to zero. The G59 standard does not require this protection. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
The protection can be restored if the zero-sequence voltage remains below the reset threshold continuously for the reset delay. To disable protection, set the trip delay to zero. The G59 standard does not require this protection. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
The protection can be restored if the positive-sequence voltage remains above the reset threshold continuously for the reset delay. To disable protection, set the trip delay to zero. The G59 standard does not require this protection. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
The protection can be restored if the negative-sequence voltage remains below the reset threshold continuously for the reset delay. To disable protection, set the trip delay to zero. The G59 standard does not require this protection. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
The protection can be restored if the biggest difference remains below the reset threshold continuously for the reset delay. To disable protection, set the trip delay to zero. The G59 standard does not require this protection. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
The protection can be reset if the real phases sequence is the same as the configured one, for 0.7 seconds (fixed). To disable protection, set the trip delay to zero. The G59 standard does not require this protection. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
95.0 % 20.00 s 99.0 % 0.70 s 94.0 % 0.50 s 99.0 % 0.70 s The G59 standard does not specify reset thresholds and delays. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
103.0 % 90.00 s 101.0 % 0.70 s 104.0 % 0.50 s 101.0 % 0.70 s The G59 standard does not specify reset thresholds and delays. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
The G59 standard requires the configuration of one level: Level Trip Trip delay Trip direction threshold 1.0 Hz/s 0.50 s Increase/decrease The G59 standard does not specify the reset delay. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
With the parameter that specifies the trip direction, it is possible to allow the trip only for positive, negative, or both phase shifts. To disable protection, set the trip threshold to zero. The G59 standard does not require this protection. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
From version 1.02, it is possible to consider the protections "already tripped" at power on, by setting parameter P.9505 to "1". If the voltages and frequency are correct, it will be possible to reset the protections (manually or automatically, depending on P.9502). Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
(DIF.2706). To send the command, it is necessary to write in sequence (within 5 seconds): HOLDING REGISTER 101: write the password configured with the parameter P.0004. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
RESET is pressed. If the controller detects a value lower than, or equal to, 17V, it considers to be powered by a 12V power source, otherwise it will consider a 24 V rated voltage. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
BoardPrg3 software, for example, allows the synchronization of the clock with the PC (it acts on the previous parameters). The controller can also manage the daylight save time. This configuration can be done by means parameter P.0409 that allows the following values: Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
15 and 16, however, can be used for the activation/deactivation of the daylight save time (if parameter P.0409 is set to “3”). Each calendar can be individually selected as “monthly” or “weekly”: Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
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Calendar 5 0020 Calendar 6 0040 Calendar 7 0080 Calendar 8 0100 Calendar 9 0200 Calendar 10 1024 0400 Calendar 11 2048 0800 Calendar 12 4096 1000 Calendar 13 Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
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This is also a bit-field parameter: Value Hexadecimal Day of month 00000001 00000002 00000004 00000008 00000010 00000020 00000040 00000080 00000100 00000200 1024 00000400 2048 00000800 4096 00001000 8192 00002000 16384 00004000 32768 00008000 Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
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The “last” option is useful because, depending on the month and on the year, a certain day of the week can be present 4 or 5 Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
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• Calendar 16. Select “weekly” (bit 14 of P.1900 = “1”). Last Sunday of October: Select “October” (P.1957 = “0200”). Select “Sunday”, “Last” (P.1958 = “00010010”). Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
“reset condition” that resets the timer. When the “reset condition” is true, the internal bit of the timer is forced to “0”. Moreover, each timer provides the following five parameters (the list refers to the timer 1): P.2901: function of the timer 1. • Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
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The internal bit keeps its previous status if the “activation condition” is false and the “reset condition” is false. The following example manages a digital output related to the internal bit of the timer 1: Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
10.5 Plant name It is possible to assign a name to the plant, including it into parameter P.0456. Mecc Alte S.p.A. - Full or partial reproduction prohibited, if not authorized...
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