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ASEA AC90VHE-3 Operation Manual

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Operations Manual
for the ASEA Power Systems
Model AC90VHE-3 and AC100VHE-3
3 Phase Yacht Power Converters
P/N 605057
Revision ~
Issued 1/29/13

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  • Page 1 Operations Manual for the ASEA Power Systems Model AC90VHE-3 and AC100VHE-3 3 Phase Yacht Power Converters P/N 605057 Revision ~ Issued 1/29/13...
  • Page 2 LIFE SUPPORT POLICY ASEA Power Systems does not authorize the use of any of its products or systems for use an AC voltage supply (source) for life support systems. Life support systems are devices which support or sustain life, and whose failure to perform, when properly used in accordance with this Operations Manual, can be reasonably expected to result in significant injury to the user.
  • Page 3 A thorough understanding of the information covered in this manual is required for proper installation and operation. If any questions arise while reading this manual, the user is encouraged to call ASEA Power Systems. ASEA Power Systems is located at:...
  • Page 4 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..TABLE OF CONTENTS CERTIFICATION ...........................2 WARRANTY ..........................2 USING THIS MANUAL .....................3 SAFETY NOTICES......................6 INTRODUCTION TO THE AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 ..........8 SPECIFICATIONS ......................10 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..............10 4.1.1 Input Service ....................10 4.1.2 Output Service ...................10 4.1.3 Control, Metering, and Status ..............11 4.1.4 Output Derating: Coolant Temperature .............12...
  • Page 5 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..SOFTWARE FEATURES ....................39 GENERAL ......................39 LOAD MANAGEMENT..................39 LOAD MANAGEMENT OPERATION ...............41 7.3.1 Shore Cord Alarm, Single, Master, and Slave converters ......41 7.3.2 Shore Cord Setup, Single, Master, or Slave Converters ......42 7.3.3 Voltage Droop, Single or Master Converters ..........43 7.3.4 Automatic Transfer to Generator, Single or Master Converters (Seamless...
  • Page 6 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..SAFETY NOTICES Each shore power converter is capable of transferring large amounts of electrical energy very quickly. This quality is fundamental to a high performance power converter. International symbols are used throughout this manual to stress important information. Read the text below each symbol carefully and use professional skills and prudent care when performing the actions described by the text.
  • Page 7 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual.. THIS EQUIPMENT CONTAINS HIGH ENERGY, LOW IMPEDANCE CIRCUITS! LETHAL POTENTIALS ARE CONTAINED WITHIN THE SYSTEM EVEN WHEN IT APPEARS NON-OPERATIONAL.  CARE MUST BE EXERCISED WHEN SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT IN ORDER TO PREVENT SERIOUS OPERATOR INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
  • Page 8 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..INTRODUCTION TO THE AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 The AC90VHE-3 and AC100VHE-3 are high performance Yacht Power Converters utilizing dual-conversion technology. The system will accept any three phase input service with a frequency between 40-70Hertz, and a voltage between 170-520VAC.
  • Page 9 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..INTRODUCTION TO THE AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3, cont. Being converters designed from the ground up specifically for the yachting industry, all efforts have been made to produce systems capable of withstanding the marine environment. All system components are packaged in one drip-proof, dust-resistant stainless steel enclosure.
  • Page 10 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Parameter AC90VHE-3 AC100VHE-3 4.1.1 Input Service Input Power Form Three Phase Three Phase Input Voltage Range 170-520V 170-520V Input Frequency Range 40-70 Hertz 40-70 Hertz Input Current, Max. Three Phase 250 A 278 A Input Current, Soft Start, Max.
  • Page 11 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..SPECIFICATIONS, cont. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS cont. 4.1.2 Output Service, cont. Table 1 - Output Current (Rated Continuous RMS) AC90VHE-3 AC100VHE-3 Output Form Output Current Output Current 3Ø, 277/480V 108A /Ø 120A /Ø 3Ø, 254/440V 118A /Ø...
  • Page 12 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..SPECIFICATIONS, cont. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS, cont. 4.1.4 Output Derating: Coolant Temperature FIGURE 2 OUTPUT DERATING: COOLANT TEMPERATURE...
  • Page 13 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..SPECIFICATIONS, cont. PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Parameter AC90VHE-3 AC100VHE-3 4.2.1 Mechanical Height 65.13"/165cm 65.13"/165cm Width, Enclosure 25"/63.5cm 25"/63.5cm Depth 28"/71.1cm 28"/71.1cm Weight 1,400lbs/635kg 1,400lbs/635kg 4.2.2 Environmental Ambient Temperature Range 0-50C non-condensing Internal Air Exchange Rate 900CFM (ft...
  • Page 14 The thermal load presented by the converter will be substantial and approximately 18,282BTU/Hr at maximum continuous load for the AC90VHE-3, and approximately 20,313BTU/Hr for the AC100VHE-3. THE CONVERTERS ARE HEAVY, WEIGHING 1,400lbs. (635kg)
  • Page 15 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 5.1.1 General The converters were designed for deck mount installations and as such are provided with six mounting holes. Mounting holes have been provided with ½” (12.7mm) diameters; stainless steel hardware in the range of 3/8” to 7/16” (10-11mm) diameter is required.
  • Page 16 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..MECHANICAL INSTALLATION, cont. FIGURE 4 MECHANICAL OUTLINE AND CONTROLS...
  • Page 17 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..MECHANICAL INSTALLATION, cont. FIGURE 5 MECHANICAL OUTLINE...
  • Page 18 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..MECHANICAL INSTALLATION, cont. 5.1.3 Coolant Connections The two coolant line connections are made using 1/2" NPT fittings. Use Teflon sealant to ensure no leakage will occur. The rear-bottom condensation drip line connection is made using a 3/8" NPT fitting. Use Teflon sealant to ensure no leakage will occur.
  • Page 19 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION This procedure assumes the physical installation of the converter has been completed. It is the installer’s responsibility to provide input service over-current protection and disconnect means. It is recommended that connection be made to the distribution bus through a manually operated...
  • Page 20 THE INSTALLATION OF THIS TYPE OF EQUIPMENT. POWER MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE INPUT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SUPPLYING POWER TO THE AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 PRIOR TO THE START OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS. INPUT POWER MUST BE SECURED (LOCKED) IN THE OFF...
  • Page 21 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION, cont. FIGURE 6 INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTIONS Prepare the power cables by removing approximately 6” of the outer cable insulation (in the case of SO type portable cables). Install on each cable the appropriate 3/8” ring terminal required for the size of cable chosen.
  • Page 22 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION, cont. 5.2.3 Grounding The converter chassis ground MUST be connected to the ship’s hull or common ground point via the compression fitting terminal adjacent to the output power connections. Failure to do so may create conditions that may in turn cause injury or death to operators;...
  • Page 23 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION, cont. 5.2.5 Seamless Transfer Connections If the Seamless Transfer Option was ordered with the system, connections must be made between the generator/switchgear and converter. These connections are used by the converter to successfully manage Seamless Transfer operation and are comprised of control, signal, and feedback functions.
  • Page 24 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION, cont. 5.2.6 Other Optional Connections In support of the Seamless Transfer Option, or in support of switchgear and/or power monitoring integration, other options may be ordered and installed in a converter. Installation requirements for such options vary in accordance with switchgear design and hence are beyond the scope of this Operations Manual.
  • Page 25 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..OPERATION POWER TURN-ON PROCEDURE Close the shore power (input) circuit breaker or switch to the converter. Turn the disconnect (14) switch to the ON position. After 1-3 seconds, fans will be heard, and the display will become active.
  • Page 26 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..POWER TURN-ON PROCEDURE, cont. The display will sequence to the SUMMARY DISPLAY indicating the converter’s operational state. Both input and output (converter) should indicate OFFLINE at this time. Press the INFO (13) button to review the Shore Power state if desired. The INFO screen will either list the Shore Power as ONLINE or give a reason for its being off if it was previously on.
  • Page 27 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..POWER TURN-ON PROCEDURE, cont. Press the CONVERTER POWER (4) button and the screen will now change. As with the shore power displays, the F1-F4 (13) buttons will cycle through a variety of converter power data.
  • Page 28 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..POWER TURN-ON PROCEDURE, cont. 6.1.2 Systems Equipped With The Seamless Transfer Option With the converter in the Standby State (as left at the end of Section 6.1), press the GENERATOR POWER (3) display button. The generator voltage and form will now be displayed.
  • Page 29 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..POWER TURN-ON PROCEDURE, cont. 6.1.2 Systems Equipped With The Seamless Transfer Option, cont. If the generator is supplying power to the ship, the SHIP’S POWER - GENERATOR LED (12A) is lit, and the GENERATOR metering display indicates approximately the same voltage as the CONVERTER metering display, then proceed by pressing the SHIP’S POWER - CONVERTER...
  • Page 30 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..MULTI-CABINET OPERATION Multi-cabinet systems are operated from the Master’s control panel. Each cabinet retains its own control panel and metering display for individual monitoring. Apply shore power to both cabinets and turn the disconnect switch (14) on each cabinet to the on position.
  • Page 31 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..AUTO-RESTART FEATURE The Auto-Restart feature will safely and automatically bring the shore power converter back on-line following a power failure and recovery event. Highlights include:  Automatically routes power from the dock to the ship’s power buss.
  • Page 32 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..AUTO-RESTART FEATURE, cont. 6.3.1 Operation Auto-Restart must be enabled from the converter front panel by simultaneously pressing two buttons. Anytime the system status is “FAILURE,” the converter will disable the Auto-Restart feature. The converter must be ON and ONLINE before Auto-Restart may be enabled. Pressing the SYSTEM STATUS button (5) will display the SUMMARY DISPLAY which will indicate the Auto-Restart status.
  • Page 33 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..TURN-OFF PROCEDURE 6.4.1 Systems Not Equipped With The Seamless Transfer Option Transfer power from the converter to the generator. This must be performed in a “break-before-make” method. That is to say that at no time can the generator(s) and shore power converter be operated in parallel.
  • Page 34 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..6.4.2 Systems Equipped With The Seamless Transfer Option The generator must be started and be prepared to accept the ship’s electrical loads. Measure the generator voltage using the converter’s metering display, selecting the GENERATOR POWER (3) function. The voltage and frequency must be the same as the converter’s output in order for the seamless transfer option to successfully transfer power.
  • Page 35 RS-485 standard via a din-rail mounted converter/optical-isolator. The two software protocols supported by the converter are SCPI and Modbus. Please contact an ASEA Power Systems authorized distributor or the factory for additional information and comprehensive command/query listings. The Baud Rate and fixed serial port settings can be viewed in the REMOTE INTERFACE CONFIGURATION DISPLAY (as depicted below) by pressing the SYSTEM STATUS (5) and F3 (13) buttons simultaneously.
  • Page 36 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..REMOTE COMMUNICATIONS, cont. 6.5.1 RS-232C/SCPI The RS-232C serial port is located above the Input/Output connection panel (see Figure 6 on page 21). The RS-232C TxD signal originating in the converter is approximately +15V when “High” and -15V when “Low.”...
  • Page 37 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..6.5.2 RS-485/Modbus If included in the converter, a Modbus Option converter/optical-isolator will be located above the RS-232C serial port (see Figure 6 on page 21). The Modbus Option included converter/optical-isolator connections are depicted in Figure 9 below.
  • Page 38 ASEA Power Systems designed Touch Panel computers. Additional slave converters can be set for Node Id numbers greater than 4 (5-8 recommended). As ASEA Power Systems uses Node Id numbers 9-13 for GMM products, use of these should be avoided.
  • Page 39 SOFTWARE FEATURES GENERAL ASEA Power Systems' shore power converters provide a variety of software-based resources. Each major function is described in detail in the following pages. BOLD upper-case text indicates when a display button is being referenced. Where two buttons are given as BUTTON + BUTTON, the buttons must be pressed simultaneously.
  • Page 40 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..LOAD MANAGEMENT, cont. Voltage Droop If the yacht’s electrical system does not include a power management system that allows for automatic load-shed, the converter’s Voltage Droop feature may be used to save up to 10% capacity by reducing the converter output voltage up to 5% (1% to 5% range).
  • Page 41 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..LOAD MANAGEMENT OPERATION 7.3.1 Shore Cord Alarm, Single, Master, and Slave converters If the yacht’s electrical system includes a power management or load-shed feature, the Shore Cord Alarm can be used to effect a change in loading when the converter reaches a programmed load threshold, or simply draw the yacht engineer’s attention.
  • Page 42 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..LOAD MANAGEMENT OPERATION, cont. 7.3.2 Shore Cord Setup, Single, Master, or Slave Converters The Shore Cord Setup screen is used to set the actual shore cord ampacity based on the marina’s dock or pedestal circuit breaker. The converter’s new, programmed CONV. CAPACITY is then displayed for reference.
  • Page 43 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..LOAD MANAGEMENT OPERATION, cont. 7.3.3 Voltage Droop, Single or Master Converters Upon Shore Alarm, the Voltage Droop feature may be used to save up to 10% converter capacity by reducing the converter output voltage up to 5%. This is offered as a solution where the yacht does not already have power management and load-shed capabilities that can be triggered with the Shore Cord Alarm signal.
  • Page 44 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..LOAD MANAGEMENT OPERATION, cont. 7.3.4 Automatic Transfer to Generator, Single or Master Converters (Seamless Transfer installed) Upon Shore Alarm, the Automatic Transfer to Generator feature may be used to perform a Seamless Transfer to a pre-selected generator. This implies connection and setting of the Generator Autostart Control feature (needed to signal a generator to start and hold the set warm-up time before transferring).
  • Page 45 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..LOAD MANAGEMENT OPERATION, cont. 7.3.5 Quick Setup of Shore Cord Alarm, Single, Master, or Slave Converters 1. Turn on the red Disconnect switch of both converters and wait 15-20 seconds for initialization. 2. Press the SHORE POWER + F2 buttons on both converters.
  • Page 46 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..GENERATOR FREQUENCY ANALYSIS Press the SYSTEM STATUS + GENERATOR POWER buttons to access the Generator Frequency Analysis Display. Used for observing lifetime generator frequency range. GENERATOR FREQUENCY ANALYSIS DISPLAY Generator MIN Frequency: XX.XXHz Generator MAX Frequency: XX.XXHz...
  • Page 47 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..AGC CONTROL Press the SHORE POWER + F4 buttons to access the Automatic Gain Control (AGC) CONTROL display. AGC CONTROL SCREEN Automatic Gain Control is: ENABLED Enable Disable Exit This function enables or disables AGC. Press the Enable (F1) button to enable the feature, the Disable (F2) button to disable the feature, and the Exit (F5) button to save the settings and exit.
  • Page 48 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..kW-HOUR METER AND MAXIMUM POWER LEVEL DISPLAY Press the SHORE POWER + CONVERTER POWER buttons to access the Automatic KW-HOUR METER and maximum power level display. KW-HOUR METER kW-Hours:XXXXXXX.XX Run Time. XX:XX:XX:XX Max. Level: XXX.X% Max.
  • Page 49 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..CONVERTER OUTPUT VOLTAGE CONTROL Press the CONVERTER POWER + F5 buttons to access the CONVERTER OUTPUT VOLTAGE CONTROL display. CONVERTER OUTPUT VOLTAGE CONTROL Vout = XXX.X More Less XXXV Exit This function allows the user to increase or decrease the converter output voltage (Vout). Press...
  • Page 50 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..EVENT LOG Press the EVENT LOG (or CALIBRATE on older converters) button to access the EVENT LOG display. EVENT LOG CONTROL SCREEN F1: EVENT LOG VIEWER XXXX Events F2: EVENT LOG TRACKER F3: EVENT LOG REGISTRY This is for monitoring internal converter logic operation.
  • Page 51 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..EVENT LOG, cont. Press the F3 button to access the EVENT LOG REGISTRY display. EVENT LOG REGISTRY PRESS: ‘SHORE POWER’ to edit Registry, The ‘F1’ for log On & ‘F2’ for log Off. Press: ‘F4’ to CLEAR EVENT LOG.
  • Page 52 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND DIAGNOSTICS COMMON PROBLEMS When encountering difficulty in achieving successful operation of the converter, there are some problems which are easily identified and solved. The following list is not intended to be exhaustive. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE/SUGGESTED ACTION ...
  • Page 53 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..FAILURE AND WARNING MESSAGES The converter can display various FAILURE or WARNING messages under certain circumstances. If the event causing such as message has subsided, pressing buttons F1 (13) and F2 (13) simultaneously will clear the FAILURE or WARNING message. Common messages...
  • Page 54 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..STATUS WORDS To aid in system diagnostics, three STATUS WORDs have been provided in the STATUS WORD DISPLAY, which is accessed by pressing the SYSTEM STATUS (5) and F2 (13) buttons simultaneously. These STATUS WORDs contain information about internal logic levels and change dynamically in accordance with the converter’s operational state.
  • Page 55 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..FIGURE 10 STATUS BIT DEFINITIONS...
  • Page 56 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..CALIBRATION In an uncalibrated state the input and output voltage and input current metering system should be within 5%. The uncalibrated output current meter is normally 10% low. For calibration an external reference voltmeter will be required along with a calibrated current transformer or probe. If the system is to be calibrated on board using the yacht’s loads, attempt to shut down all transient...
  • Page 57 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..CALIBRATION, cont. Generator Power Calibration - Use an external reference voltmeter to measure the generator voltage at the generator terminals located on TB12-1, 2, 3, 4. To enter the meter calibration screen, press and hold the GENERATOR POWER (3) button down for 7 seconds, or until the calibration display appears, then release the button.
  • Page 58 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..MAINTENANCE Due to the design and construction of the converter, preventative maintenance is held to a modest level. The following table lists minimum recommended tasks and frequency. TASK FREQUENCY COMMENTS Tighten electrical Must be adjusted by the user based upon...
  • Page 59 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..INTERNATIONAL POWER FORM REFERENCE Country Frequency Nominal Voltage Comments American Samoa 60Hz 120/240 277/480 Antigua 60Hz 230/400 Argentina 50Hz 220/380 Aruba 60Hz 127/220 115/230 Australia 50Hz 240/415 250/435 Azores 50Hz 110/190 220/380 Bahamas 60Hz 120/240...
  • Page 60 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..Bulgaria 50Hz 220/380 Burma 50Hz 230/400 Canada 60Hz 120/240 120/208 277/480 127/220 Canary Islands 50Hz 220/380 Cape Verde 50Hz 220/380 Cayman Islands 60Hz 120/240 120/208 Chile 50Hz 220/380 China (PRC) 50Hz 220/380 Columbia 60Hz 110/220...
  • Page 61 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..Greenland 50Hz 220/380 Grenada 50Hz 230/400 Guadeloupe 50Hz 220/380 110/220 Guam 60Hz 120/208 120/240 Guatemala 60Hz 120/208 Haiti 60Hz 110/220 120/208 Honduras 60Hz 110/220 120/208 Hong Kong 50Hz 220/380 Ireland 50Hz 220/380 Israel 50Hz 230/400...
  • Page 62 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..Mexico 60Hz 127/220 127/220 Monaco 50Hz 220/380 Montserrat 60Hz 230/400 Morocco 50Hz 127/220, 220/380, 230/400 Netherlands 50Hz 220/380, 230/400 Netherlands 50Hz 127/220 Antilles 220/380 60Hz 120/240 New Caledonia 50Hz 220/380 New Zealand 50Hz 230/400 Norway...
  • Page 63 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..Sweden 50Hz 220/380 Tahiti 60Hz 127/220 Taiwan 60Hz 110/220 120/208 Thailand 50Hz 220/380 127/220 Togo 50Hz 220/380 Trinidad 60Hz 115/230 230/400 Tunisia 50Hz 127/220 220/380 United Arab 50Hz 230/400 Emirates United Kingdom 50Hz 240/415 Uruguay...
  • Page 64 AC90VHE-3 / AC100VHE-3 Operations Manual..INDEX Air Exchange Airflow Air Intake Ambient 12, 59 Calibration 12, 47, 57-59 Circuit Breaker 7, 17, 18, 22, 24, 27, 28, 32, 33, 42, 52 Communication 34-37 Cooling 9, 13 Diagnostics 12, 52, 54...

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