Application:

The Automatic Genset Controller, AGC, is a control unit

containing all necessary functions for protection and control of a
genset. It can be used as a single unit for one genset, or a
number of AGCs can be connected in a complete power
management system for synchronising projects, islanded or
paralleled to the mains. The AGC contains all necessary 3-phase
measuring circuits, and all values and alarms are presented on
the sunshine proof LCD display. The AGC is a compact all-in-
one unit designed for the following applications:
Standard plant modes Applications:

Island mode: Power plant with synchronising generators or a

stand-alone generator. Can also
be used in critical power plants.
Automatic Mains Failure: Critical power/emergency standby
plants, black start generator.
Fixed power: Power plant with fixed kW set point (including
building load).
Peak shaving: Power plant where generator supplies peak load
demand paralleled to the mains.
Load takeover: Plant mode where the load is moved from mains
to generator, for example peak
demand periods or periods with risk of power outages.
Mains power export: Power plant with fixed kW set point
(excluding building load).
Remote maintenance: Used when the generator has to supply the
load while a distribution transformer
needs to be disconnected for service.
The plant modes are configurable, and it is possible to change
the plant mode on the fly both in single and in power
management application.
Engine control
● Start/stop sequences
● Run and stop coil
● Relay outputs for governor control
Generator protection (ANSI)
● 2 x reverse power (32)
● 5 x overload (32)
● 6 x overcurrent (50/51)
● 2 x overvoltage (59)
● 3 x undervoltage (27)
● 3 x over-/underfrequency (81)
● Voltage-dependent overcurrent (51V)
● Current/voltage unbalance (60)
● Loss of excitation/overexcitation (40/32RV)
● Non-essential load/load shedding, 3 levels (I, Hz, P>, P>>)
● Multi-inputs (digital, 4-20 mA, 0-40V DC, Pt100, Pt1000 or RMI)
● Digital inputs
Busbar protection (ANSI)
3 x overvoltage (59)
● 4 x undervoltage (27)
● 3 x over frequency (81)
● 4 x underfrequency (81)
● Voltage unbalance (60)
3.1.6 Display
● Prepared for remote mounting
● Push-buttons for start and stop
● Push-buttons for breaker operations
M-Logic
● Simple logic configuration tool
● Selectable input events
● Selectable output commands
Nominal settings
The AGC holds four sets of nominal settings, configured in channels
6001 to 6036. It is possible to switch
between the nominal settings 1 to 4, to match different voltages and
frequencies. Nominal settings 1 (6001 to
6007) are the nominal settings that are used as default. See paragraph
"Switch between the nominal settings"
for more information about this feature.
The AGC holds two sets of nominal settings for the busbar, configured
in channels 6051 to 6063. Each set
consists of a nominal as well as a primary and secondary voltage value.
The "U primary" and "U secondary"
are used to define the primary and secondary voltage values, if any
measurement transformers are installed.
If no voltage transformer is installed between generator and busbar,
select "BB Unom = G Unom" in channel
6054. With this function activated, none of the BB nominal settings will
be considered. Instead, the nominal
BB voltage will be considered equal to nominal generator voltage.
Mode Description:
SEMI - The display push-buttons (START, STOP, GB ON, GB OFF)
are active and can be used by
the operator.
- The regulators are also active, i.e., the speed control will bring the
generator to nominal speed upon start.
- When pushing a breaker button for closing, the AGC will synchronise
(if allowed) the breaker.
When the breaker closes, the controls stop.
TEST - The unit will start the generator, carry out the test sequence
(predefined time period) and stop
the generator again. Subsequently, the generator will return to AUTO or
SEMI-AUTO mode.
The mains breaker will remain closed, and the generator breaker will
remain open. NOTE:
The test running can be: Simple test: Starting the genset without closing
the GB; Load test:
Parallel to the mains and take load to a predefined value; Full test:
Transfer the load to the
genset and open the MB.
AUTO - The unit will automatically carry out the control type selected
(AMF, fixed power, etc.).
- The display control push-buttons (START, STOP, GB ON, GB OFF)
are disabled.
- If the selected running mode is fixed power, mains power export, load
takeover or island, timer
start/stop (week watch) or binary input, then start/stop can be used.
MAN - The display push-buttons (START, STOP) are active and can be
used by the operator.
- The regulators are not active, i.e. speed (and voltage) control has to
take place using binary
inputs for UP and DOWN control.
- The breakers will be able to open or close at any time. A
synchronisation check will always
be performed to ensure safe closing of the breakers.
BLOCK - The unit will not be able to start. BLOCK mode can be
selected during standstill and the password is needed to exit BLOCK
mode. If the BLOCK mode is selected while the genset is
running, the mode will have no effect until the genset is stopped. To
select another mode after the BLOCK mode, the password must be
entered.To return to the other display functions from MODE selection,
press the BACK push-button.
Alarm handling
When an alarm occurs, the unit will automatically go to the alarm list for
display of the alarm.If reading of the alarms is not desired, use the
BACK push-button to exit the alarm list.If you decide to enter the alarm
list later, use the INFO push-button to jump directly to the alarm list
reading.
The alarm list contains both acknowledged and unacknowledged alarms
provided that they are still active
(that is the alarm condition is still present). Once an alarm is
acknowledged and the condition has disappeared,
the alarm will no longer be displayed in the alarm list.
This means that if there are no alarms, the alarm list will be empty.
This display example indicates an unacknowledged alarm. The display
can show only one alarm at a time. Therefore, all other alarms are
hidden. To see the other alarms, use the and push-buttons to scroll in the
display. To acknowledge an alarm, place the cursor (underscore) under
"ACK" and then press SEL. To jump to the first (oldest) or the last (most
recent) alarm, place the cursor under the selection (FIRST or LAST) and
press SEL.

4.2 Log list

The log is divided into three different lists:
1. Events
2. Alarms
3. Battery test
The log list contains up to 150 events, the alarm list contains up to 30
historical alarms and the battery test list
contains up to 52 historical battery tests.
An event is e.g., closing of breaker and starting of engine. An alarm is
e.g., overcurrent or high cooling water temperature. A battery test is e.g.,
test OK or test failed.
To enter the log list:
1. Press LOG.
2. Select the list which is needed by using the and push-buttons and
press the SEL push-button.
3. To scroll up and down in the list, use the and push-buttons.
4. It is also possible to go to the first (oldest) logging or the last
(most recent) logging by placing the cursor
5. (underscore) under the selection (move the cursor using the and
push-buttons) and press the SEL
6. push-button.