EG407720 (A) B - A50 Manual

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Instruction Manual
PRISMIC A50 EXCITATION CONTROLLER
Editor: D.NAVRATIL
Checked: P. HLAVAC B Corrections to figure numbering and other C. N. Watts R. Thornton-Jones 03/03/09
minor corrections
Approved: P.HLAVÁČ A First release C. N. Watts R. Thornton-Jones 17/12/2008
Date: 17/12/2008 Index: Change description: Editor Approved Date:
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Title: INSTRUCTION MANUAL BRUSH SEM s.r.o.
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION TO MANUAL ...................................................................................................... 4
1.1. General .................................................................................................................................................4
1.2. How To Use The Manual ......................................................................................................................4
1.3. Copies ...................................................................................................................................................5
1.4. Feedback ..............................................................................................................................................5
1.5. Service & Spares ..................................................................................................................................5
1.6. Contact Address....................................................................................................................................5
1.7. Health & Safety At Work .......................................................................................................................5
1.8. Protection And Monitoring Devices .......................................................................................................6
2. EU DIRECTIVES............................................................................................................................. 7
3. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................. 8
3.1. Main Features .......................................................................................................................................8
3.2. Basic Specification................................................................................................................................9
3.2.1. Electrical ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.2.2. Communication................................................................................................................................................. 9
3.2.3. Mechanical........................................................................................................................................................ 9
3.2.4. Electromagnetic Compatibility......................................................................................................................... 10
3.2.5. Environmental conditions ................................................................................................................................ 10
3.2.6. Protection against electrical shock .................................................................................................................. 10
4. INTERFACES................................................................................................................................ 11
4.1. Type of connectors and terminals .......................................................................................................11
4.1.1. Connectors X1 to X5 ....................................................................................................................................... 11
4.1.2. Terminal board X6 .......................................................................................................................................... 12
4.1.3. Connector X7 .................................................................................................................................................. 12
4.1.4. Connectors X8 to X11 ..................................................................................................................................... 12
4.1.5. Protective earth............................................................................................................................................... 12
4.2. Connecting points ...............................................................................................................................13
4.2.1. X1:1 to 18 – DIGITAL INPUTS........................................................................................................................ 13
4.2.2. X2:1 to 5 – FEEDING...................................................................................................................................... 14
4.2.3. X2:6 – HIGH SPEED LOGICAL INPUT........................................................................................................... 14
4.2.4. X2:7 to 14 – LOGICAL INPUTS ...................................................................................................................... 14
4.2.5. X2:15 to 18 – DIGITAL OUTPUTS .................................................................................................................. 15
4.2.6. X3:1 to 18 – DIGITAL OUTPUTS.................................................................................................................... 15
4.2.7. X4:1 to 13 – VOLTAGE AND CURRENT SENSING INPUTS ......................................................................... 16
4.2.8. X4:14 TO 18 – UNIVERSAL ANALOG INPUT ................................................................................................ 17
4.2.9. X5:1 to 9 - CURRENT SENSING INPUTS ...................................................................................................... 17
4.2.10. X5:10 TO 12 UNIVERSAL ANALOG INPUT ................................................................................................... 18
4.2.11. X5:13 TO 18 ANALOGUE OUTPUTS ............................................................................................................. 19
4.2.12. X6:1 to 6 – RECTIFIER VOLTAGE SENSING INPUTS .................................................................................. 19
4.2.13. X7 - RECTIFIER CONTROL AND DIGITAL INPUTS ...................................................................................... 20
4.2.14. X8, X11 SERIAL COMMUNICATION PORTS................................................................................................. 22
4.2.15. X9 - CAN COMMUNICATION PORT ............................................................................................................. 23
4.2.16. X10 CAN COMMUNICATION PORT............................................................................................................... 23
4.2.17. X12, X13 CONNECTORS ............................................................................................................................... 23
4.3. Local Signalling...................................................................................................................................23
5. MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................ 25
6. COMMISSIONING ........................................................................................................................ 25
6.1. Pre-commissioning Checks.................................................................................................................25
6.2. Commissioning Checks.......................................................................................................................25
6.2.1. Initial State...................................................................................................................................................... 25
6.2.2. Tests with Generator Under Short-Circuit Run ................................................................................................ 26
6.2.3. Tests with Generator Under No-Load Run ...................................................................................................... 26
6.2.4. First Synchronizing ......................................................................................................................................... 26
6.2.5. Tests After Generator Synchronizing with the Network ................................................................................... 26
6.2.6. Complete Tests............................................................................................................................................... 26
7. WINDOWS HMI COMMISSIONING SOFTWARE........................................................................ 27

7.1. Introduction .........................................................................................................................................27
7.2. Commissioning Parts ..........................................................................................................................27
7.3. Commissioning PC..............................................................................................................................27
7.4. PC Software Installation......................................................................................................................27
7.5. Running The HMI Application .............................................................................................................27
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7.6. HMI Configuration ...............................................................................................................................27

7.7. Exiting The HMI Application ................................................................................................................27
7.8. HMI Displays Available .......................................................................................................................28
7.9. Trending ..............................................................................................................................................28
7.10. Presets ................................................................................................................................................28
7.11. HMI Default Passwords.......................................................................................................................28
7.12. Changing A Preset, Setting A Parameter............................................................................................28
7.13. Maintenance........................................................................................................................................29
7.14. Logging ...............................................................................................................................................29
7.14.1. General ........................................................................................................................................................... 29
8. ANALOG DATA LOGGING .......................................................................................................... 30

8.1. ‘Logging Chart’ Parameters:................................................................................................................30
8.2. Analog logging wizard: ........................................................................................................................32
8.2.1. Analog Logging Wizard Step 1:....................................................................................................................... 32
9. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION OF THE EXCITATION REGULATOR ........................................ 38

9.1. Primary generator terminal voltage regulation loop ............................................................................38
9.2. Actual value with the reactive power compensation ...........................................................................40
9.3. Circuits of generator terminal voltage reference setting......................................................................41
9.4. Power system stabiliser ......................................................................................................................41
9.4.1. Power system stabilizer PSS3B ...................................................................................................................... 42
9.4.2. Power system stabilizer PSS2A ...................................................................................................................... 43
9.4.3. PSS2A -Theory Of Operation.......................................................................................................................... 46
9.5. Limiters................................................................................................................................................48
9.5.1. Rotor current limiter (RCL) .............................................................................................................................. 48
9.5.2. Stator current limiter (SCL) ............................................................................................................................. 50
9.5.3. Underexcitation limiter (UEL) .......................................................................................................................... 52
9.5.4. V/HZ limiter..................................................................................................................................................... 54
9.5.5. Generator terminal voltage limiter ................................................................................................................... 55
9.6. Supervisory regulation ........................................................................................................................55
9.6.1. Voltage equaliser ............................................................................................................................................ 55
9.6.2. Reactive power (Q) regulation and PF regulation ............................................................................................ 56
9.7. Field current regulator .........................................................................................................................58
9.7.1. Underexcitation prevention during loss of voltage feedback and transfer to field current regulation ................ 59
9.7.2. Manual restrictive mode .................................................................................................................................. 60
9.8. Rectifier manual control ......................................................................................................................62
9.9. Monitor function...................................................................................................................................62
9.10. Loss of Sensing Detection ..................................................................................................................64
9.10.1. Standard Loss of Sensing Detection ............................................................................................................... 64
9.10.2. Dual VT Loss of Sensing Detection................................................................................................................. 65
9.11. Synchronization...................................................................................................................................68
9.12. Voltage biasing unit.............................................................................................................................70
9.13. Rotating rectifier fault diagnostic module ............................................................................................71
9.14. Abbreviations used .............................................................................................................................72
9.14.1. Overview of adjustable parameters ................................................................................................................. 73
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1. INTRODUCTION TO MANUAL
1.1. General
The purpose of this manual is to provide information and advice on supplied equipment.
Warning symbols used in the manual are as follows:
Mandatory Notice - Instruction to be followed.
Danger, General - Caution to be exercised. Appropriate safety measures to

be taken.
Danger, Electricity - Caution to be exercised. Appropriate safety measures
to be taken.
Danger, Harmful or Irritating - Caution to be exercised. Appropriate safety
measures to be taken.
Information is given for guidance only and we do not accept any responsibility for the
manner in which the information is used, nor the consequences thereof.
The design and manufacture of equipment is subject to constant review and as a result
the information provided herein may vary from that manufactured.
Verbal or written modifications to the information contained herein have no legal status
unless confirmed in writing by the Engineering Director or his nominated deputy.
The manual, and any amendments, should be maintained for the lifetime of the
equipment.
It is important that any persons responsible for equipment installation,

commissioning, operation and maintenance are provided with access
to this manual.
1.2. How To Use The Manual
It is recommended that prior to undertaking any installation, commissioning, operation

or maintenance activities on the equipment, this manual and any associated
documentation should be read in their entirety in order to gain an understanding of
system operation.
The manual is written as part of documentation delivered for specific excitation

equipment based on PRISMIC A50 excitation controller.
All pages and topic headings are numbered for easy reference. Cross-reference(s) to
associated paragraphs and documentation is included where appropriate. When
referencing particular paragraphs in communications, it is important to specify the
Manual Number and the Issue Reference.
Referenced drawings are attached as additional (unnumbered) pages.
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1.3. Copies
Additional copies of the latest available version of manuals can be obtained from our
Service Department at the contact address given hereafter. A nominal charge may be
made for this service.
The information provided remains the copyright of Brush SEM s.r.o. , and is not to be
copied or disclosed to a third party without the written approval of the Sales Director at
the contact address given hereafter.
1.4. Feedback
We are constantly seeking to improve the quality and reliability of our products, and we
actively encourage user feedback.
Any comments should be addressed to your usual representative, or to the Service

Department at the contact address given hereafter.
1.5. Service & Spares
Quotations for Service and Spares can be obtained from the Service Department at the
contact address given hereafter.
1.6. Contact Address
Brush Electrical Machines Ltd.

PO Box 18
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 1HJ
Telephone: +44 (0) 1509 611511 (Switchboard)

+44 (0) 1509 612436 (Service Department)
E-Mail: service.sales@bem.fki-et.com
spares.sales@bem.fki-et.com
Web Site: http://www.brush.eu
1.7. Health & Safety At Work
The information hereunder is with respect to the duties of manufacturers, designers and
installers in providing health and safety information to Customers. The information
advises of reasonably foreseeable risks involved with the safe installation,
commissioning, operation, maintenance, dismantling, cleaning or repair of products
supplied by Brush. Every precaution should be taken to minimise risk. When acted
upon, the following precautions should considerably minimise the possibility of
hazardous incidents.
Delivery Checks: Check for damage sustained during transport. Damage to packing
cases must be investigated in the presence of an Insurance Surveyor.
Installation: Where installation is made by engineers other than Brush personnel, the
equipment should be installed by suitably qualified personnel in accordance with
relevant legislation, regulations and accepted rules of the industry. In particular, the
recommendations contained in the regulations with regard to the earthing (grounding)
must be rigorously followed.
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Electrical Installation:
IMPROPER USE OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IS HAZARDOUS.
It is important to be aware that control unit terminals and components

may be live to line and supply voltages.
Before working on a unit, switch off and isolate it and all other equipment
within the confines of the same control panel. Check that all earth
connections are sound.
WARNING: Suitable signs should be prominently displayed, particularly on

switches and isolators, and the necessary precautions taken to ensure that
power is not inadvertently switched on to the equipment whilst work is in
progress, or is not yet completed.
Adjustment and fault finding on live equipment must be by qualified and authorised
personnel only, and should be in accordance with the following rules:
Read the Instruction Manual.
Use insulated meter probes.
Use an insulated screwdriver for potentiometer adjustment where a knob is not
provided.
Wear non-conducting footwear.
Do not attempt to modify wiring.
Replace all protective covers, guards, etc. on completion.
Operation & Maintenance: Engineers responsible for operation and maintenance of

equipment should familiarise themselves with the information contained in this manual
and with the recommendations given in associated documentation. They should be
familiar also with the relevant regulations in force.
It is essential that all covers are in place and that all guards and/or safety fences to
protect any exposed surfaces and/or pits are fitted before the associated machine is
started.
All adjustments to the associated machine must be carried out whilst the machine is
stationary and isolated from all electrical supplies. Replace all covers and/or safety
fences before restarting the machine.
When maintenance is being carried out, suitable WARNING signs should be
prominently displayed and the necessary precautions taken to ensure power is not
inadvertently switched on to the equipment whilst work is in progress, or is not yet
complete.
When power is restored to the equipment, personnel should not be allowed to work
on auxiliary circuits, e.g. heaters, current transformers etc.
1.8. Protection And Monitoring Devices
WARNING: It is essential that any protection or monitoring device for use

with generators or ancillary equipment should be connected and operational
at all times unless specifically stated otherwise herein. It should not be
assumed that all necessary protection and monitoring devices are supplied
as part of Brush scope of supply.
Unless otherwise agreed, it is the responsibility of others to verify the correct

operation of all protection and monitoring equipment, whether supplied by
Brush or not. It is necessary to provide a secure environment that ensures
operator safety and limits potential damage to the generator and ancillary
equipment. If requested, Brush would be pleased to provide advice on any
specific protection application issues or concerns.
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2. EU DIRECTIVES
The European Community Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC
The European Community Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC
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3. INTRODUCTION
The PRISMIC A50 is a powerful microprocessor based Excitation Controller for

precision control of synchronous generators in excitation systems with either
generator field or exciter field control.
Figure 1: Excitation Controller PRISMIC A50
3.1. Main Features
• Automatic control of generator terminal voltage, steady state regulation accuracy +-0.25%
o Reactive power compensation
o Generator rotor and stator current limitation with time delay proportional to the
square of current exceeding the admissible limit. The stator current limiter works in
both overexcited and underexcited areas.
o Underexcitation limiter
o Generator terminal voltage limiter, U/f ratio limiter with delay indirectly proportional to
U/f ratio exceeding the preset limit
o Dual input Power System Stabilizer
o Regulation of reactive power or power factor (the set value is set by remote control)
o Regulation of reactive power equal to zero (prior to disconnection of generator from
network)
• Manual control - regulation of generator (exciter) field current

• Autotracking between regulating modes and between two redundant A50 controllers
• Control of power converter including inverter mode for de-excitation of generator
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• Logic and sequential control, diagnostics of excitation set

o automatic control of START and STOP processes in excitation system
o auto-diagnostics function, automatic transition between regulating modes and
redundant excitation controllers
o diagnostics of thyristor rectifier
o diagnostics of rotating diode rectifier ( in the case of brushless excitation system)
o calculation of rotor winding temperature (in the case of excitation systems with
generator field control)
o log of last 2048 changes of logic signals
o log of analogue quantities (8 channels)
• Easy interfacing to SCADA systems – I/O , serial link with standard protocol
• Windows HMI commissioning Software (Windows 95/98, NT, 2000, XP)
• Option: Automatic or Check Synchronization Function – control of machine set speed and
equalizing of generator voltage with that of the network prior to closing of the generator
circuit breaker
3.2. Basic Specification
3.2.1. Electrical
• Power supply: 24V DC / 1.8A, double input, backup feeding

• Logical inputs: 40 x 24V DC, electrically isolated
• High speed logical input: 1 x 5V DC, electrically isolated
• Logical outputs 18x Solid State Relay, 24-125V DC/100mA , short circuit
protection
• Analog outputs 3 x 4-20mA, electrically insulated
• Analog inputs:
5 x 100V / 50 or 60Hz
5 x 5A or 1A
3 x 850V / 25 to 500Hz
2 x 600V DC
2 x +/- 10V or +/- 250mV
• External power converter control : 8 x 24V DC / 0,5A
3.2.2. Communication
• Communication port for extension of system (local control panel) 1x CAN,

electrically insulated
• Communication port for mutual interconnection of redundant A50 controllers:
1x CAN
• Communication port for SCADA: 1x RS232 / RS485 / RS422 MODBUS-RTU
• Optional Communication port for SCADA: Profibus –DP (Slave), and other
protocols on request
• Service port 1x RS232 / RS485 / RS422
3.2.3. Mechanical
• Design: Single board controller with metal sheet cover

• Enclosure Protection: IP20
• Dimensions (w x h x d): 242 x 272 x 60mm
• Weight: 2.5kg
• Fixing: Cubicle mounting plate 4 x M5 bolts
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3.2.4. Electromagnetic Compatibility
• EN 61000-4-2 (electrostatic discharge) level 3, category B.

• EN 61000-4-3 (radiated electromagnetic field) level 3, category A.
• EN 61000-4-4 (burst immunity test) level 3, category A.
• EN 61000-4-2 (surge immunity) level 3, category B.
• EN55011 (conducted noise) class A.
3.2.5. Environmental conditions
• Indoor use
• Altitude: up to 2000 m
• Operating Temperature Range: -25°C to +55°
• Cooling: AN (Air Natural)
• Storage Ambient temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Maximum relative humidity: up to 90% non condensing
• Pollution degree: 2
• Mains supply voltage fluctuation: 24V +20%, -15%
3.2.6. Protection against electrical shock
• Protection in normal conditions: cover IP20

• Protection in single fault condition: reinforced insulation (4.2.5 to 4.2.10),
automatic disconnection from the supply (4.2.12)
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4. INTERFACES
X1 X3
X2
X8 –
X7 X11
X12,
X13 X6
X5
PGND
X4
Figure 2: PRISMIC A50 connecting points
4.1. Type of connectors and terminals
4.1.1. Connectors X1 to X5
COMBICON Spring Plug FKCT2,5/18-STF (plugs are included in delivery)
Figure 3: X1 to X5 plugs
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Plug features:
plug fixing: screw flange, vibration resistant
wire connection: spring-cage
number of positions: 18
2
Single conductor size: solid/stranded, 0.2 …2,5mm / AWG24-12
stripping length: 10mm
Multiple connection (two stranded conductor with the same cross section, with twin
2
ferule with plastic sleeve) 0.5-1mm / AWG 20 -18, length of sleeve 12mm
testing: testing plug 2 or 2.3mm
4.1.2. Terminal board X6
Terminal MKDSP10HV/2-12,7
• wire connection: screw
• number of positions: 6
• Stripping length: 10mm
• Single conductor size (stranded conductor , ferule with plastic
2
sleeve): 0.5 …10mm / AWG 20-8
• Multiple connection (two stranded conductor with the same cross
2
section, with twin ferule with plastic sleeve) 0.5-6mm / AWG 20-10
length 10mm
4.1.3. Connector X7
Figure 4: X7 female connector

Flat cable female connector with strain relief clamp and central polarisation,
number of contact 50. Male connector is equipped with long levers for locking.
2
Insulation displacement connection, flat cable wire: AWG28 (7x0,12)0.09mm .
Female connector is included in delivery.
4.1.4. Connectors X8 to X11
D- SUB 9M with fixing nuts 4-40UNC. Plugs D-SUB 9F with hoods and screw
locking are not included in delivery. Suitable types are for example connectors from
PHOENIX CONTACTS of SUBCON or SUBCON-PLUS types.
4.1.5. Protective earth
Left side bottom fixing must be connected to the protective ground. Two ways can
be used in accordance with applied mounting plate:
• For grounded conductive non painted mounting plate is used direct contact
between mounting plate and bottom fixing secured by tighten M5 fixing bolt.
This way is recommended).
• For other mounting plates must be used wire with minimum size 2,5mm
2
(AWG 12) with eye for M5 bolt, colour green/yellow.
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4.2. Connecting points
4.2.1. X1:1 to 18 – DIGITAL INPUTS
Figure 5: Digital inputs
Connector X1 includes 16 of the electrically isolated digital inputs that can be

configured as sink (- common inputs) or source (+common) inputs, by the
connection of the power supply G3 to the connector terminals X1:1 and 2 (see
Figure 5). The power supply G3 can be either an external power supply* or a supply
voltage +24V, 0V via connector terminals X2:3 or 5 respectively (see Figure 6:
Digital inputs supply)
* Power supply with fuse or equivalent device with rated current 6A or less
Input voltage: 24V +20% -15%

Input current: 7mA
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4.2.2. X2:1 to 5 – FEEDING
Figure 6: Digital inputs supply
Supply voltage: 24Vdc +20% -15%, consumption < 1,8A

Backup feeding: two inputs with internal resettable fuses 1,85A
(one supply is sufficient to function)
G1, G2 are external power supplies with internal fuse or equivalent device with a
rated current of 10A
4.2.3. X2:6 – HIGH SPEED LOGICAL INPUT
Nominal input voltage range: 0 to 5V (active H)

Minimum continuous input voltage: -0.6 V
Maximum continuous input voltage: +30V
Input resistance: 6,8kΩ
Logic H level: > +2V
Logic L level: < +0.8V
Frequency: 0 - 40kHz
Input is electrically connected with supply voltage on terminals X2:1 to 5 and logical
inputs X2:7 to 14.
4.2.4. X2:7 to 14 – LOGICAL INPUTS
Connector X2 includes 8 of the digital inputs that are configured as sink (- common
inputs) (see Figure 6), as the common is uses the 0V on the connector terminal
X2:5
Input current: 7mA
Inputs are electrically connected with the supply voltage on terminals X2:1 to 5 and
high speed input X2:6.
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4.2.5. X2:15 to 18 – DIGITAL OUTPUTS
Figure 7: Digital outputs

Two separate outputs. The power supply G6, G7 can either be external power
supplies* or the +24V and 0V from the connector terminals X2:3 and 5 (see Figure
7)
• Rated voltage 24-120V DC or 24-50V AC

• Continuous current <0.1A, short circuit protection
4.2.6. X3:1 to 18 – DIGITAL OUTPUTS
Figure 8: Digital outputs
Connector X3 includes 16 of the digital inputs divided into two groups with common
potentials. Power supplies G4 and G5 can either be external power supplies* or the
+24V and 0V from the connector terminals X2:3 and 5 (see Figure 6: Digital inputs
supply)
• Rated voltage 24-120V DC or 24-50V AC

• Continuous current <0.1A, short circuit protection
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4.2.7. X4:1 to 13 – VOLTAGE AND CURRENT SENSING INPUTS
Figure 9: 3 phase voltage and current sensing

Generator terminal voltage – X4:1,2,3
• F7 fuse or equivalent current limiting device with rated current 10A or less
• Voltage 3x 100V, (nominal 90-120V, 50 or 60Hz), burden<0.5VA
Network voltage – X4:10,11 and X4:12,13

• F8, F9 fuse or equivalent current limiting device with rated current 10A or less
• 100V, (nominal 90-120V, 50 or 60Hz), burden<0.5VA
Generator stator current:

• Three phase (see Figure 9) or single phase sensing (see Figure 10)
• 5A or 1A range (see Figure 10), burden < 0.5VA
• Maximum continuous current for 5A range: 10A, for 1 A range: 2A
Figure 10: Single phase current sensing (left), 5A/1A current range (right)
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4.2.8. X4:14 TO 18 – UNIVERSAL ANALOG INPUT
Figure 11: Universal analog input

X4:14 to 18 is a universal electrically insulated analog input. Features of the input
can be modified according to connection of connector terminals (see Figure 11 ):
+-250mV DC
• Measuring range +-250mV
• Maximum continuous over voltage +-5VDC
• Input resistance 820Ω
Measuring range +-10V

• Input resistance 33kΩ
PT100 thermometer
• Measuring range -25 to +50°C
4.2.9. X5:1 to 9 - CURRENT SENSING INPUTS
Figure 12: Current sensing inputs
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Figure 13: 5A/1A current range

Power converter input current– X5:1 to 6
• Maximum continuous current for 5A range: 10A
• Maximum continuous current for 1 A range: 2A
• Voltage 3x 100V, 50 or 60Hz, burden<0.5VA
• Maximum continuous voltage 120V, 50 or 60Hz
Current of fan motor – X5:7 to 9

• F6 fuse or equivalent current limiting device with rated current 10A or less
• Rated Voltage of Fan Motor: 1~50/60Hz, 230V
• Maximum continuous current for 5A range: 10A
• Maximum continuous current for 1 A range: 2A
4.2.10. X5:10 TO 12 UNIVERSAL ANALOG INPUT
Figure 14: Universal analog input

X5:10 to 12 is universal electrically insulated analog input. Features of the input can
be modified according to connection of connector terminals (see Figure 14 ):
+-250mV DC
• Measuring range +-250mV
• Input resistance 820Ω
Measuring range +-10V

• Input resistance 33kΩ
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4.2.11. X5:13 TO 18 ANALOGUE OUTPUTS
Figure 15: Analog outputs

The PRISMIC A50 excitation controller is equipped with three individually
electrically isolated analogue outputs.
Type: 4-20mA , loop powered

Feeding voltage: 24V +20%-15%
Loop resistance: less than 500Ω
Resolution: 12 bit
4.2.12. X6:1 to 6 – RECTIFIER VOLTAGE SENSING INPUTS
Figure 16: Rectifier voltage sensing inputs

Rectifier supply voltage – X6:1,2,3
• Nominal line to line voltage: 120V to 850V AC, 25 to 500Hz, burden < 0.1VA
Rectifier output voltage - X6:4,5,6

• Nominal voltage: 60 to 600VDC, burden<0.1W
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4.2.13. X7 - RECTIFIER CONTROL AND DIGITAL INPUTS
The PRISMIC A50 Excitation Controller includes the capability for control of eight
switching elements (thyristors or IGBT modules). For each element there is a
control output +-24V/0,5A with integrated short circuit protection (a,b) and two logic
inputs 24V DC with a common 0V (c,d,e,f ) see Figure 17.
Circuits are fed from the 24V DC supply connected to terminals X2:1 to 5 see
4.2.2.
Figure 17: Rectifier control and digital inputs

The relationship between the pins on the X7 connector and the individual thyristors
in single phase and three phase bridge rectifiers and over-voltage protection is
specified in Table 1, with corresponding designation of the thyristors given in Figure
18.
Number of X7 pins for individual in rectifiers with crowbar over-voltage protection (Figure 18)
B6C B2C
Figure 14 a b c d e f a b c d e f
V1 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
V2 31 32 33 34 35 36 19 20 21 22 23 24
V3 13 14 15 16 17 18 13 14 15 16 17 18
V4 7 8 9 10 11 12 7 8 9 10 11 12
V5 25 26 27 28 29 30 37 38 39 40 41 42
V6 19 20 21 22 23 24 43 44 45 46 47 48
V7 37 38 39 40 41 42 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
V8 43 44 45 46 47 48 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Table 1: X7 pins
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Figure 18: Designation of thyristors in B6C and B2C rectifiers
The control pulses on the X7 connector are modulated by 50kHz square-wave

signal to enable usage of small impulse transformers for electric segregation in the
thyristor rectifier. The control pulse for a thyristor in a B6C rectifier fed by 50Hz
input supply voltage is given in Figure 19.
Figure 19: Shape of control pulse
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4.2.14. X8, X11 SERIAL COMMUNICATION PORTS
Figure 20: Serial communication ports
Both the X8 and X10 ports contain configurable RS232 / RS422 / RS485 electrically
isolated transceivers (Tx, Rx signals only). RS232 is active when connected to pins
7 and 8. With pins 7 and 8 disconnected, RS422 is active with pins (1) 9, 4 and 2,3.
Pins 2 and 3 can be connected together to obtain RS485. 120R terminating
resistors for RS422 and RS485 end nodes need to be situated in the D-SUB
connector housings.
The X8 port is used as a service port for connection to a PC. The following cable is
recommended:
9F/9F Serial BRUSH SEM
communication PART.No:
cable, length 3m 6115 4299 0000
For a PC without a RS232 port the following adaptor can be used with the USB
port:
USB / RS232 BRUSH SEM

Converter PART.No:
6115 5159 0000
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The X11 port can be used for communication with a SCADA or other system.
4.2.15. X9 - CAN COMMUNICATION PORT
The CAN port is used for mutual interconnection of two redundant A50 controllers.
The port is not electrically isolated. Pin assignment:
2 CAN-L
7 CAN-H
4.2.16. X10 CAN COMMUNICATION PORT
The CAN port is used for auxiliary communication links, for example for connection
of local or remote operator consoles. The port is electrically isolated, testing voltage
500V, 50Hz/1min. Pin assignment:
2 CAN-L
7 CAN-H
3 GND
4.2.17. X12, X13 CONNECTORS
The PRISMIC A50 Excitation Controller is equipped with internal connector for a
plug in communication module (COM-C, Hilscher) with advanced SCADA
communication protocols (like PROFIBUS-DP). When the communication module
is installed, the plug blanking plate is replaced by the port connectors.
4.3. Local Signalling
The PRISMIC A50 Excitation Controller is equipped with

nine signalling LEDs. Illumination of the LED designated
ON indicates presence of internal the internal supply
voltage. The meanings of the LED designated 0 to 7
depends on position of rotating switch S2. Illuminated
diode indicates an active state i.e. input contact closed,
output contact closed.
S2 Description Meaning of individual LED diodes: Terminal / designation of signal

position 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0 Failure / State Shutdown Limit Warnin State Code see Table 3
Request g
1 Digital inputs X1 X1:10 X1:9 X1:8 X1:7 X1:6 X1:5 X1:4 X1:3
aX07 aX06 aX05 aX04 aX03 aX02 aX01 aX00
aX17 aX16 aX15 aX14 aX13 aX12 aX11 aX10
bX23 bX22 bX21 bX20 aX23 aX22 aX21 aX20
bX07 bX06 bX05 bX04 bX03 bX02 bX01 bX00
bX17 bX16 bX15 bX14 bX13 bX12 bX11 bX10
6 Digital outputs X3 X3:9 X3:8 X3:7 X3:6 X3:5 X3:4 X3:3 X3:2
bY07 bY06 bY05 bY04 bY03 bY02 bY01 bY00
7 Digital outputs X3 X3:18 X3:17 X3:16 X3:15 X3:14 X3:13 X3:11 X3:10
bY17 bY16 bY15 bY14 bY13 bY12 bY11 bY10
8 Digital outputs X2 X2:18 X2:16
aY01 aY00
9 Reserve
Table 2: Meaning of individual LED diodes
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LED (0…dark / 1…shining)

Code Regulator State
4 3 2 1 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 Idle
0 0 0 0 1 1 Follow-up
0 0 0 1 0 2 Reserve
0 0 0 1 1 3 Regulation of terminal voltage - no load
0 0 1 0 0 4 Regulation of terminal voltage - equalising
0 0 1 0 1 5 Regulation of terminal voltage - on load
0 0 1 1 0 6 Reserve
0 0 1 1 1 7 Regulation of reactive power
0 1 0 0 0 8 Regulation of reactive power (external reference setting)
0 1 0 0 1 9 Regulation of reactive power = 0
0 1 0 1 0 10 Regulation of power factor
0 1 0 1 1 11 Regulation of terminal voltage- island operation
0 1 1 0 0 12 Regulation of field current -no load
0 1 1 0 1 13 Regulation of field current – protection testing
0 1 1 1 0 14 Regulation of field current - on load
0 1 1 1 1 15 Regulation of field current - resynchronisation
0 0 0 0 0 16 Regulation of field current – electrical braking
1 0 0 0 1 17 Regulation of field current =If0
1 0 0 1 0 18 Regulation of control angle = 150 deg.
1 0 0 1 1 19 Regulation of control angle = 90 deg.
1 0 1 0 0 20 Regulation of control angle
1 0 1 0 0 21 Regulation of terminal voltage of auxiliary generator
Table 3: State code

For control of rotating switches it is recommend to use the following tool:
Insulated screwdriver for S1 BRUSH SEM Part.No.

configuration switch control 6115 5160 0000
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5. MAINTENANCE
The A50 Excitation Controller is completely solid state, apart from configuration rotating switches,
and requires very little maintenance. It is recommended that the AVR is inspected approximately
every 12 months to check for excessive dust build-up, and that all connections are secure.
Excessive quantities of dust should be removed with a soft brush.
In common with generator protection systems it is good practice to annually check the calibration
and the correct operation of all the various functions of the A50. This will involve making tests that
were carried out during commissioning. If required a Service Engineer can be provided by Brush.
It should be noted that some of the functions, such as the limiters and special protections, may
never have needed to operate since the equipment was installed.
6. COMMISSIONING
Commissioning of the excitation system is a complex process that is not limited to the Excitation
Controller. The Excitation Controller is mounted into the excitation cubicle together with all
necessary equipment and is designed to fulfil the specific requirements of individual generators
and individual customers. The following provides a general overview of commissioning steps
commonly applied for excitation systems. These steps are usually performed together with the
setting and activation of individual electrical protection. For further detail, it is necessary to consult
the instruction manual for the particular excitation system and specific contract documents.
6.1. Pre-commissioning Checks
Initial state: finished building adaptation, assembly of cubicle and cabling (external
circuits for connecting the auxiliary supply voltages are prepared), room for excitation
equipment is clean, initial revision report is at disposal.
a) Visual inspection of switchboards
b) Check of protective grounding
c) Check of insulation state
d) Check of auxiliary supply voltages
e) Check of power supplies
f) Check of switchboard heating and lighting
g) Check of links-up to CTs / PTs
h) Check of sensors and actuating units of excitation set
i) Check of links-up to power plant control system and technology
j) Check of links-up to block protections ( emergency shut-down, tripping of field circuit
breaker)
k) Check of power links-up to Excitation transformer and to field winding
l) Check of thyristor rectifier function in manual control
6.2. Commissioning Checks
Note: Tests according to 8.2.2-a),b),e); e) -a),f ) to i); 8.2.4 -b),d), 8.2.5 -c) to g) will be
carried out by a BRUSH authorised testing specialist. Mentioned specialist will cooperate
with others in remaining tests.
6.2.1. Initial State
Finish initial revision report of whole delivery, generator at nominal speed.
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6.2.2. Tests with Generator Under Short-Circuit Run
a) Check / calibration (see Note 1) of generator field current sensor

b) Check / calibration (see Note 1) of generator field voltage sensor
c) Check of instruments for operational measurement
d) Primary tests of generator current protections and their activation
e) Check / calibration (see Note 1) of generator terminal current sensor
6.2.3. Tests with Generator Under No-Load Run
a) Check / calibration (see Note 1) of generator terminal voltage sensor

b) Check of instruments for operational measurement
c) Primary test of generator voltage protection and its activation
d) Primary test of generator rotor ground fault relay and its activation
e) Primary test of generator stator ground fault relay and its activation
f) Automatic excitation to 80% of generator terminal voltage
g) Check of stability by steps of reference setting
h) Check of bumbles transition from Automatic to manual control and transitions
between channel "A" to "B" and vice versa (for dual channel systems only)
i) Check of limiter U/f setting
j) Tripping of field circuit breaker as following-up the generator protections
6.2.4. First Synchronizing
a) Check of synchronising set

b) Check / calibration (see Note 1) of network voltage sensor
c) Synchronising under mode of generator protection setting (regulation of field
current)
d) Check of reactive power sensors polarity
Note 1:
The A50 transducers are calibrated at the factory prior to despatch and will not normally
require adjustment.
6.2.5. Tests After Generator Synchronizing with the Network
a) Primary test of field loss protection and its activation

b) Primary test of underexcitation protection and its activation
c) Check of rotor current limiter setting (100% Pn)
d) Check of stator current limiter setting (100% Pn)
e) Check of underexcitation limiter setting (levels - see Note 2)
f) Check of power system stabiliser setting (levels - see Note2)
g) Check of regulator output limitation setting (100%Pn)
h) Tripping test (100%Sn)
i) Test of electrical braking (if applicable)
Note 2:
Levels of active power for tests of underexcitation limiter and power system stabiliser: The tests are
performed after generator synchronising and during continuous increasing of the active power P from 0
to 100%. The first level is after synchronising, i.e. approx. P = 0. At this level only the underexcitation
limiter is checked (power system stabiliser is not activated). The next level is in the range from P=40 to
60% Pn (technological minimum). The last level is represented by rated active power.
6.2.6. Complete Tests
(All generator protections are activated)

A complete testing of unit in duration specified by contract.
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7. WINDOWS HMI COMMISSIONING SOFTWARE
7.1. Introduction
The A50 Excitation controller is commissioned using a PC running special BRUSH

software referred to as the Human Machine Interface (HMI). The HMI software and
the serial communication cable that connects between the A50 and PC are
supplied with the unit.
7.2. Commissioning Parts
Standard RS232 Cable 9F/9F.

HMI Software Package
7.3. Commissioning PC
Standard PC with Windows 95/98/2000 or XP operating system and RS232 serial

port.
7.4. PC Software Installation
The software runs under MS Windows (NT 4.0, 95/98, XP or Vista) and should
install automatically when the CD is inserted. If Autorun is disabled on your PC the
setup application can be run directly from the CD. Using the supplied serial
communication cable, connect the PC COM1 serial port to the serial port of the A50
unit.
7.5. Running The HMI Application
On the Windows desktop, double click on the ‘AVR HMInt’ icon to run the software.
Figure 21: HMI Desktop Icon
7.6. HMI Configuration
The HMI can be used to work with various BRUSH PRISMIC Excitation
Controllers/Cards including the A50. The HMI automatically detects the controller
that is connected.
The HMI software indicates healthy communication with the unit to be setup by
showing rotating ' / ' symbol in the bottom right corner of the HMI Window Status
Bar. If this symbol is stationary, there is no communication and the HMI cannot be
used to display relevant data.
7.7. Exiting The HMI Application
Close the HMI application in the normal manner for any Windows application, i.e.
select ‘Exit’ from the ‘File’ menu or press [Alt] [F4].
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7.8. HMI Displays Available
There are several displays, each display shows values corresponding to some A50
feature or functional block.
7.9. Trending
The trend display is used to show the value of the selected variable over a
particular time span. The speed of communication is such that the trend display is
unsuitable for accurately displaying generator response, but can be useful for
displaying long term changes. This feature is accessible directly from the HMI main
menu.
7.10. Presets
Presets are accessible directly from the HMI main menu. Here you can set and
change various A50 parameters and constants. There are two lists of presets -
Maintenance presets and Operator presets. ‘Maintenance presets’ is an
exhaustive list of all the presets, whereas the ‘operator presets’ are split into
categories to group the presets accordingly making it easier to find them as
required. (Both lists contain the same presets). The method of changing a particular
preset value is the same in both cases.
7.11. HMI Default Passwords
There are no passwords set.
7.12. Changing A Preset, Setting A Parameter
To change a preset parameter, follow this procedure:
Go to the menu - Presets, there are two lists of presets Operator Preset and
Maintenance Preset as described above.
For example choose Operator Preset - and choose one of the available presets.
The chosen preset dialog box appears.
Right Click on the line with the parameter, where a change should be made.
The Edit Preset dialog box appears. Set the change with the up and down buttons
and press the Transmit button. The change is done.
Figure 22: Edit Preset Dialog
The Edit Preset dialog box disappears after approximately 60 seconds or it can be
closed manually.
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7.13. Maintenance
The maintenance display is accessible directly from the HMI main menu. The
contents of all holding registers and holding bits can be viewed from here. The
contents cannot be changed here, it only displays values.
Figure 23: HMI Menu - Maintenance
7.14. Logging
7.14.1. General
HMI logging features are accessible directly from the main menu. Here are several
logging options.
Figure 24: Logging Options
Note: To see the actual measured value, you can use the standard HMI trending
feature. This chapter describes how to record measured data and events and save
them to the disk as a file.
• Save presets to file - when chosen, a save file dialog box appears. Enter
the path and new filename. All actual presets (operator and maintenance)
will be saved into this file filename.csv.
• Save all registers to file - when chosen, a save file dialog box appears.
Enter the path and new filename. The contents of all HR registers will be
saved into the desired file.
• View event log - displays an event log window (content is automatically

updated when an event occurs). The event history is stored here (power
on’s, logical variable changes, control variable changes etc.). From within
the Event Log window it is possible to export the events to a file in .csv
format.
• Analog data logging - a more complex logging feature which allows the
user to gather a number of data items using automatic or manual
triggering. Sample rate of up to 100 per second is available. See section 8
for more detailed description of this feature.
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8. ANALOG DATA LOGGING
The A50 is equipped with the Analog data logging (ADL) facility. This feature is
accessible from the windows HMI through the Logging menu item as shown in
figure 25.
Figure 25: Selecting Analog Data Logging
The Analog Data Logging option allows up to four sets of recordings to be made.
Each set can contain up to eight recorded variables. Recorded data stored in the
A50 memory can be transferred to a file on the user's PC if required. Each sample
of the recorded data is 2 bytes wide and the total memory available for recordings is
32kB.
Recording options can be configured. Data already stored in the A50 memory is
lost when the logging configuration is changed.
8.1. ‘Logging Chart’ Parameters:
Analog logging wizard

This button starts the analog logging wizard. This is further explained in section 8.2.
Log
This is a drop down list that allows the user to select a particular recording from a
number of recordings that might have been stored in the A50 memory. The number
of recordings to be taken is configured through the 'Analog Logging Wizard'. This
drop down list automatically adjusts itself according to the entry made in the former.
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Left Hand Scale

This drop down menu allows the user to select which variable is displayed on the
left-hand axis of the graph. The colour of the values corresponds to the colour of
the associated line.
Right Hand Scale

This drop down menu allows the user to select which variable is displayed on the
right-hand axis of the graph. The colour of the values corresponds to the colour of
the associated line.
Status
This indicates the current status of the data logger in obtaining the required
information. There are four stages that the logger goes through, these are:
• Priming – this is when the logger is configuring the A50 and collecting a buffer of
information to use once the trigger has been activated.
• Ready To Record – this appears once priming has finished. The logger is waiting
for user input or an automatic trigger to begin logging the data.
• Receiving Plot – the logger is receiving information from the A50.
• Recording Complete – the logger has collected all the data and the chart is
displayed in the window.
Abort Recording
This button is enabled during the last 2 of the above statuses; it will cancel the
logger’s current task and display the data acquired up to that point.
Send Trigger
This is a manual trigger which activates the data recording. It is usually used if no
automatic trigger has been selected.
Reset All Logs On A50

Clears the buffers in the A50 and primes the buffers according to the existing
configuration. It is not necessary to clear the logs each time new data is required,
as the logger will do this automatically.
Auto Resize Chart

When checked, this option will enable the size of the graph area to be altered by
changing the size of the window itself.
Show Grid
This toggles the grid on and off in the graph area of the window. See 'Save' below.
Load
Loads any previously saved data.
Save
Saves the displayed data as a ‘*.tnd’ file.
Save Config
Saves the current configuration information as *.adld. This can be used for future
testing.
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Export
Allows the data to be exported with a ‘csv’ extension for viewing using other
products such as MS Excel.
Plot Settings
Allows the colour of the individual plots to be changed (See Figure 26). Select the
plot you wish to alter in the ‘select variable’ drop down menu, then edit the colour in
the ‘Plot Colour’ subsection of the window. It is also possible to alter the plot scaling
in the ‘Plot Scaling’ subsection of the window; the default setting is auto.
Figure 26: Edit plot settings window
8.2. Analog logging wizard:
Note: After sending new recording configuration to the A50, all previously stored data
records will be lost.
Before proceeding, ensure that the A50 is connected and is communicating with the
HMI.
This feature is a simple way to use the analog data logger. All of the data loggers
features are available through here.
The analog logging wizard comprises of 5 steps.
8.2.1. Analog Logging Wizard Step 1:
When the analog logging wizard is selected the first of five steps, shown in Figure
27, is loaded.
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Figure 27: Analog Data Logging Wizard Step 1
In this step the user is given the choice of either creating a new logging
configuration or to use a previously stored configuration.
If 'Choose a previously-saved configuration' is selected, the ‘Browse…’ button

activates and the User is able to browse through the folders to locate the
configuration file. Configuration files are saved as ‘*.adlc’. When a configuration file
is selected, this is automatically sent to the A50 and we jump directly to step 4 of
the logging wizard.
If ‘Create a new logging configuration’ is selected and the ‘Next >’ button is clicked,
step 2 is loaded.
The analogue logging wizard step 2 allows the user to select variables to be
recorded. Any combination can be selected as required. Also an automatic trigger
can be selected in this window. This is shown in Figure 28.
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When the automatic trigger selected here goes from False to True, it activates data
recording. Data recording stops when the ‘sample count after’, specified in step 4,
is reached. The total recording comprises of a number of samples before and a
number of samples after the trigger as specified by ‘Before points’ and ‘After points’
respectively.
Step 3 is loaded when the ‘next >’ button is pressed.
This step allows the user to select one of the two modes of the analog data logging
as shown in Figure 29. Either a single mode or a multiple mode is possible. The
single mode is designed for testing purposes only and does not allow partitioning of
the buffer for multiple logs. When a trigger is applied the logging stops. To record
another log, the buffer has to be reset using the button provided and a new trigger
has to be sent.
In cyclic mode, the logging buffer is subdivided to allow two, three or four data logs.
It allows manual and automatic triggering. Breaker status changing from closed to
open is available as an automatic trigger in firmware. Data is stored cyclically, i.e.
first log 1 is triggered, then log 2 and then log 3 and then log 4. After this log 1 is
overwritten and then log 2 and then so on. At any given time the four most recently
triggered logs are available.

Press Next > to go to step 4.
In this step the sample time, number of buffers, total capture time and amount of
data to be captured before and after trigger point are set. Figure 30 shows the
window where Step 4 is configured. Below is a description of the various sections
contained within the window.
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8.2.4.1. Timing Constraints Sub Section
This section of the step 4 window allows the user to set the ‘Sample Time’ which is
the rate at which data points are logged in A50 memory. A slider bar is provided to
change the ‘Sample Time’, or a value can be entered directly. Also, number of
buffers can be set. This dictates how many sub-sections the A50 data-logging
memory is to be divided. The minimum setting is one and the maximum is four (in
single mode only 1 can be selected here, in cyclic mode a setting between 2 and 4
is allowed). The recording contained in each sub-section can be downloaded and
viewed on the HMI.
There are also two information windows here which display the following:
1) Maximum no. of samples that can be stored - This term is self explanatory. It
displays the maximum number of samples per data logging buffer that can be
stored.
2) No of samples that will be recorded - this location displays the actual number of
samples that will be stored depending on the logging configuration that is set.
8.2.4.2. Trigger Point Sub Section
This sub section allows the user to select the ‘Total Capture Time’ and to set the
ratio of the amount of data to be captured before and after the trigger is issued.
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The total capture time is set in the window of the same name. There are four
buttons ‘<<’, ‘<’, ‘>’ and ‘>>’ that can be used to set the capture time or it is also
possible to directly enter a value by pressing the ‘…’ button.
A movable slider bar is provided to set the ratio of the number of data to be
captured before trigger point to the number of data to be captured after the trigger
point. Also three buttons ‘25%’, ‘50%’ and ‘75%’ are provided to set the ratio to
these pre-set values.
Also present in this section are four displays ‘before points’, ‘after points’, ‘before
time’ and ‘after time’. As their names suggest these display either the length of time
or the number of data points that will be stored before and after the trigger.
When ‘Next >’ is pressed step 5 of the logging wizard is loaded.
Step 5 of the analog logging wizard is shown in Figure 31.
Here the plot settings can be adjusted to manually set the data logger plot. When
this is done and the 'Send' button is pressed, a window appears which confirms that
the configuration has been sent (see Figure 32:).
This step allows the user to save the configuration for later use. If this option is
selected, the user is allowed to select a filename and a path where the file is to be
stored. Once this has been done, the file can be used later by selecting ‘choose
previously saved configuration’ in step 1 (section 8.2.1). Pushing the 'Close...'
button completes the analog data logging configuration. The logger then primes
itself according to the configuration, and sits waiting for a trigger.
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Figure 32: Analog Data Logging Save Configuration Window
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9. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION OF THE EXCITATION REGULATOR
The excitation regulator consists of a generator terminal voltage regulation loop,

field current regulation loop and circuits for generating the control pulses for the
thyristor rectifier.
9.1. Primary generator terminal voltage regulation loop
In normal “on-load” operation the generator terminal voltage regulation loop has the
characteristics of a Proportional and Integral (PI) regulator. In no-load running of
the generator and during operation of supervisory regulation (automatic
synchroniser, reactive power regulation, power factor regulation), the transfer
function has only the proportional characteristic.
Generator terminal voltage regulation loop consists of:

- reference setting of generator terminal voltage
- actual value of generator terminal voltage corrected by reactive power
- power system stabiliser
- rotor current limiter
- stator current limiter
- underexcitation limiter
- limiter of the ratio of generator terminal voltage to frequency (V / Hz limiter)
- generator terminal voltage limiter
- regulator output limiter
The purpose of the above mentioned facilities is to secure stable operation of the
generator within limits given by the capability diagram of the generator and
respecting a certain time-limited overload.
When the generator breaker is closed and the regulator is operating in normal PI
control mode, the control loop operates on the difference between the reference
voltage setting and actual value of generator terminal voltage corrected by the
reactive power compensation and output signals of all limiters (see section 9.5) and
power system stabiliser processed in the PI regulator with the transfer function:
KA
KA +
s ⋅ TA
The output voltage limiter is located on the output of the PI (or P) voltage regulator.
There are two levels of the limitation adjusting according to the kind of failure which
initialised this limitation.
In the case of the excitation systems with exciter (ac, dc or brushless exciter) the
regulator is equipped with an internal loop of exciter excitation current, this loop has
a proportional regulation characteristic.
The AVR is also equipped with a derivative stabilizing feedback taken from the field
current, which is used especially in cases of brushless systems (feedback taken
from the exciter field current).
Higher level
assignment:
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z120=0 … exciter
z120=1 … static
VT VR max
PI block
-
KA VR
VREF +
∑ KA +
+ sT A
- +
- + ∑ KB
Limiters VR min
Stab. FB block - Internal loop of
VST (PSS output) Field Current
sTF
KF Ife /If
1 + sTF
Load
Compensator
Q
K LC
Figure 33: AVR structure

Adjustable parameters:
Desig. Param. Value Max Min Table C22 H Reg.
KB Field current regulator prop.
C060 1500 100 40061
gain| [0.01]
KA Voltage regulator prop. gain 40062
C061 80 1
[0.01]
TA Voltage regulator integral 40063
C062 16000 100
time| constant [ms]
KF Field current stab. FB gain| 40064
C063 500 1
(Vt control)
TF Field current stab. FB time| 40065
C064 2000 100
constant (Vt control) [ms]
KLC QCC coefficient [%] 40066
C065 20 -20
* Regulation modes transfer| 40067
C066 200 1
coefficient
* Regulation modes transfer coefficient C066 is used for smooth transfer between
modes of regulation (E.g. transfer from the voltage regulation to reactive power
regulation) or between regulators (i.e. between channels if available). In these
cases it is necessary to recalculate the setpoint of the currently controlled quantity
corresponding to the particular generator operating point to the setpoint of the
quantity which will be controlled after the transfer and at the same time maintaining
the generator operating point unchanged. The value of the constant C066 is given
by variable r37 that can be read by the HMI or Excel debugger.
Higher level
assignment:
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(ODE PROJECT)
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ELP4R1_Y
9.2. Actual value with the reactive power compensation
The actual generator terminal voltage value (program variable Vt) reaches, at the
nominal voltage, the value Vt=100 [%]. The actual generator terminal voltage is
corrected by a signal proportional to reactive power (program variable Q). This
correction signal expressed in % is called reactive power compensation (or QCC or
load compensation). Positive compensation increases generator terminal voltage
when reactive power is rising, negative compensation decreases it.
UT
G
3~
Ek [%]
G – Synchronous generator
UT – Unit transformer
Ek – Unit transformer short-circuit voltage
10% positive
100 Reactive power
Compensation compensation
-5 % final load
Final Characteristic characteristic
80 Voltage drop EK=-15%
Voltage drop of
Unit Transformer
60
Vt [ % ]
40
20
0 20 40 60 80 100
0
Q[%]
Figure 34: Reactive power compensation example
Higher level
assignment:
PRISMIC A50
(ODE PROJECT)
EG407720(A)/B 80 / 40
ELP4R1_Y
9.3. Circuits of generator terminal voltage reference setting
The generator terminal voltage reference setting (Vref) is increased or reduced by

the control buttons "RAISE" or "LOWER" in the range between an adjustable
minimum and maximum reference setting. After generator field flashing a continual
adjusting to value set C085 with the speed set in C086 is assured. The reference
setting is further controlled by superior regulations (voltage equaliser, reactive
power regulator, power factor regulator).
Vt setpoint slew rate
C080 2000 1 40081
[0.1%/s]
Vt setpoint lower limit| - no 40082
C081 100 1
load [%]
Vt setpoint upper limit| - no 40083
C082 150 80
load [%]
Vt setpoint lower limit| - on 40084
C083 100 80
load [%]
Vt setpoint upper limit| - on 40085
C084 110 90
load [%]
Vt setpoint - Field flashing 40086
C085 100 20
[%]
Vt setpoint slew rate| - Field 40087
C086 10000 500
flashing [0.01%/s]
9.4. Power system stabiliser
The purpose of a power system stabiliser is to dampen low-frequency swings of the

synchronous generator rotor by way of an automatic voltage regulator. These
electromechanical swings can be divided into three categories:
• Inter-Area Mode: Typical frequency range 0.2 - 0.5 Hz

• Local Mode: Typical frequency range 0.7 - 2.0 Hz
• Inter Unit Mode: Typical frequency range 1.5 - 3.0 Hz
Damping coefficients of synchronous generators are influenced mainly by the

generator design, reactance of connection of the generator to the grid, and the
settings and quality of the excitation system. Generally modulation of generator
excitation can produce transient changes in generator electrical active power, whilst
steady state electrical power remains equal to the mechanical input power.
To supplement damping, a power system stabiliser must produce a component of

electrical torque that opposes changes in rotor speed. Suitable input signals for
damping are electrical active power Pe and shaft speed ω. The A50 dual input
power system stabiliser (each of both selectable types) uses both of these signals,
which are evaluated from CTs and PTs situated on the generator terminals. Rotor
speed is replaced by the frequency of internal generator voltage fc. The magnitude
of internal generator voltage is proportional to the generator field and its position is
tied to the q rotor axis. Therefore shifts in internal voltage phasor position
correspond to the generator rotor position and the derived compensated frequency
fc corresponds to the shaft speed. Derivation of the internal voltage phasor Uc is
depicted graphically in Figure 35.
Higher level
assignment:
PRISMIC A50
(ODE PROJECT)
EG407720(A)/B 80 / 41
ELP4R1_Y
q - axis
Uc j xq It
Ut
It d - axis
0
Figure 35: Derivation of Generator Voltages & Current
The regulator is equipped with two types of power system stabilisers for increasing
stability and damping of rotor oscillations during generator transition states.
9.4.1. Power system stabilizer PSS3B
The first type of built-in PSS is PSS3B type according the IEEE 412.5 standard with
the additional field current branch. As input quantities to the PSS, the following are
used:
• Frequency of generator terminal voltage fE (or compensated frequency fC)
• Generator active power P
• Generator field current If
„1” - if P>Pmax
„0“ - if P<Pmin
Input filter Phase Gain
P 1 sT2
K S1
1 + sT1 1 + sT2
VSTM = 0.4 p.u.

+
0 inverted
fE 1 sT4 + VST polarity to
1 + sT3 1 + sT4 KS 2 ∑ AVR
1 summing
+ junction
-VSTM = -0.4 p.u.
If 1 sT6
1 + sT5 1 + sT6 KS3
Figure 36: PSS3B Structure
Higher level
assignment:
PRISMIC A50
(ODE PROJECT)
EG407720(A)/B 80 / 42
ELP4R1_Y

C201 1 0 Freq.PSS3B (0=ft,1=fc) 40202
KS3 C202 150 0 kIf' [0.01] 40203
T6 C203 500 100 TIf' [ms] 40204
KS2 C204 2000 0 kf' [0.01] 40205
T4 C205 500 100 Tf' [ms] 40206
KS1 C206 200 0 kP' [0.01] 40207
T2 C207 500 100 TP' [ms] 40208
Pmax C208 5000 1000 Pmax [0.01%P] 40209
Pmin C209 5000 1000 Pmin [0.01%P] 40210
9.4.2. Power system stabilizer PSS2A
The second type of built-in PSS is a PSS2A type according the IEEE 412.5
standard. As input quantities to the PSS, the following are used compensated
frequency fC and the generator active power P.
This advanced dual input PSS type utilizes the calculation of integral of accelerating
power method.
Higher level
assignment:
PRISMIC A50
(ODE PROJECT)
EG407720(A)/B 80 / 43
ELP4R1_Y
fC V1 V3 V4
sTw1 sTw2 1  1 + sT8 
N
∑ 1 ∑
1 + sTw1 1 + sTw2 1 + sT6  M 
 (1 + sT9 ) 
+ +
+ _
K S3
P sTw3 sTw4 Ks 2 V2
1
1 + sTw3 1 + sTw4 1 + sT7
V6 V V8
STM
1 VST
V5 1 + sT3 1 + sT10
1 + sT1 KS4
K S1 1 Π
1 + sT2 1 + sT4 1 + sT5
-VSTM V7
PSS OUTPUT &

Soft ON / OFF
DIAGNOSTIC
C189,C190
&
SENSOR
DIAGNOSTIC
P < 0.8*C188
P > C188 & ton toff
/f-fnom. / < 2%
Figure 37: PSS2A Structure
Higher level
assignment:
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(ODE PROJECT)
EG407720(A)/B 80 / 44
ELP4R1_Y
Where:
fC compensated frequency, frequency of internal generator
voltage
KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 stabiliser gain
M, N grade of torsional filter
P active electric power
T1, T3, T10 phase lead time constant
T2, T4, T5 phase lag time constant
T6,T7 low pass filter time constant
T8,T9 torsional filter time constants
Tw1,Tw2,Tw3,Tw4 washout time constant
V1,V2,V3,V4,V5,V6 power system stabiliser internal variables (accessible for
tests)
VST power system stabiliser output
VSTM,-VSTM power system stabiliser output limit

C166 4 0 PSS (0=OFF,2=2A,4=3B) 40167
KS1 C167 6000 0 Ks1 [0.01] 40168
KS2 C168 1000 0 Ks2 [0.001] 40169
KS3 C169 1000 0 Ks3 [0.01] 40170
TW1 C170 200 10 Tw1 [0.1s] 40171
TW2 C171 200 10 Tw2 [0.1s] 40172
T6 C172 1000 0 T6 [0.01s] 40173
TW3 C173 200 10 Tw3 [0.1s] 40174
TW4 C174 200 10 Tw4 [0.1s] 40175
T7 C175 2000 0 T7 [0.01s] 40176
T8 C176 200 0 T8 [0.1s] 40177
T9 C177 200 0 T9 [0.1s] 40178
M C178 5 1 M (filter grade) 40179
N C179 4 1 N (filter grade) 40180
T1 C180 5000 0 T1 [ms] 40181
T2 C181 5000 0 T2 [ms] 40182
T3 C182 5000 0 T3 [ms] 40183
T4 C183 5000 0 T4 [ms] 40184
T5 C184 5000 0 T10 [ms] 40185
T10 C185 10000 0 T11 [ms] 40186
VSTM C186 1000 0 VSTM [0.1%] 40187
KS4 C187 2000 0 Ks4 [0.01] 40188
C188 100 20 Pmin [%] 40189
C189 200 0 delay [0.1s] 40190
C190 1000 0 error level [0.1%] 40191
Ton C191 100 0 ton [0.1s] 40192
Toff C192 10 0 toff [0.1s] 40193
Higher level
assignment:
PRISMIC A50
(ODE PROJECT)
EG407720(A)/B 80 / 45
ELP4R1_Y
Integral parts of the PSS2A are diagnostics and control logic modules.
The diagnostic block includes sensor diagnostics and PSS output diagnostics.
When a failure is detected, the PSS status output is changed and the PSS input
into the AVR is disconnected.
• Minimum active power Pmin(C188) – specifies the level of active generator
power for automatic PSS switch ON, below this level the PSS is OFF.
• PSS output diagnostic – evaluates the output from the PSS2A stabilizer.
When the ERROR LEVEL (C190) of the PSS output is overridden for a
time higher than the DELAY (C189) of the PSS output diagnostic, failure is
detected and output of the PSS to the AVR is disconnected.
• Time Ramps for soft switch ON / OFF – to provide soft switch ON/OFF, the
PSS output signal is multiplied by the signal from ramp function, that
increase from 0 to 1 during ton(C191) in the case of PSS switch ON
respectively from 1 to 0 during toff(C192) in the case of PSS switch OFF,
see Fig. 37.
9.4.3. PSS2A -Theory Of Operation
When disturbed by a sudden change in operating conditions, the generator speed ω

and electrical power Pe will vary around their steady state operating values. The
relationship between these quantities can be expressed in a simplified form of the
swing equation. Using per unit power and small deviations in rotor speed, the swing
equation can be expressed as:
dω 1
= (Pm − Pe ) = 1 Pa
dt 2H 2H
Equation 1
where:
Pm [pu] - mechanical power
Pe [pu] - electrical power
Pa [pu] - accelerating power
H [MWs/MVA] - constant of inertia
ω [rad/s] - angular speed of rotor
By applying Laplace transform to Equation 1 and multiplying of both sides of

1
equation with we obtain:
1 + s2 H
p m (s ) p e (s ) s 2 Hω (s )
= +
1 + s2H 1 + s2H 1 + s2H
Equation 2
Higher level
assignment:
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(ODE PROJECT)
EG407720(A)/B 80 / 46
ELP4R1_Y
Equation 2 can be represented graphically as:
ω s2H
1 + s2H
+
Pm
∑
Pe + 1 + s2H
1
1 + s2 H
Figure 38: Reconstruction of Mechanical Power
The actual signal of mechanical power obtained in this way can contain
disturbances caused by low frequency torsional oscillation. In order to eliminate
them, the mechanical power signal is passed through a ramp-tracking filter that
dampens oscillations on frequencies higher than approximately 4Hz. The
corresponding block diagram is shown in Figure 39.
ω s2H
1 + s2H
+ N
 1 + sT8  Pm
∑  
 (1 + sT9 ) 1 + s2H
M
Pe 1 + 
1 + s2 H
Figure 39: Application of Ramp Tracking Filter on Mechanical Power
Pe
After subtracting the signal in accordance with Equation 1 and Equation 2
1+ s 2 H
Pa
we obtain accelerating power , that is suitable to dampen oscillations (See
1+ s 2 H
Figure 40).
ω s2H
1 + s2H
+ N +
 1 + sT8  Pa
∑  M 
∑
Pe 1 +  (1 + sT9 )  -
1+ s 2 H
1 + s2 H
Figure 40: Calculation of Accelerating Power
Higher level
assignment:
PRISMIC A50
(ODE PROJECT)
EG407720(A)/B 80 / 47
ELP4R1_Y
In a practical power system stabiliser derivations of power and speed are used
instead of actual power and speed. This is to damp oscillations but not to influence
control. Deviations are realized by inserting of the washout filters with the transfer
sTw
function
1 + sTw that eliminate the dc components in both input signals. Phase
shift of the output signal proportional to the accelerating power must be
compensated for phase lag through generator, excitation and power system by two
or three stages lead - lag filters with transfer function (1+sTi) / (1+sTj). The final
structure of the power system stabiliser conforming to IEEE Std. 421.5-1992 is
shown in Figure 37.
9.5. Limiters
AVR
summing
junction
P, Q, If, lim. ref. UEL
block +
If, lim. ref. RCL

block -
Σ
V/f, lim. ref. to AVR PI
V/Hz
- block
limiter
It, lim. ref.
SCL
-
block
Vt, lim. ref.
Vt
-
limiter
Figure 41: Detail of limiters signal connection to AVR
Note: All of the limiters exhibit hysteresis with a ‘dead band’ of 2%. This means,
for example, that if the limit alarm is switched on by a signal reaching 105%, it
will remain on until the signal drops below 103%.
9.5.1. Rotor current limiter (RCL)
The limiter is carried out as integral regulator with time delay dependent on the
current increase over the set limit Ifm on condition If < IfM according to the relation:
Tz  If  2 
Tf = ∫    − 1 dt
0
 Ifm  
where:
Ifm maximum continuous value of field current (limiter delayed action)
IfM maximum actual value of field current (limiter immediate action)
If actual value of field current
Tz time of the limiter intervention delay (depends on actual rotor current values)
Tf limiter constant which expresses the time of the limiter intervention delay
when value of field current If=141% Ifm was reached
Higher level
assignment:
PRISMIC A50
(ODE PROJECT)
EG407720(A)/B 80 / 48
ELP4R1_Y
Ifn nominal field current
If the rotor current limit Ifm is exceeded, the delay circuit starts timing and after the
time delay TZ given by the current overloading height, the limiter decreases current
to the set value Ifm.
If the rotor current rises above the level of IfM (IfM > Ifm), the limiter decreases
current to the set value IfM without any delay, at the same time the delay circuit
starts to work and after the delay time passes the rotor current is further decreased
to the limit Ifm.
Delay block
Tz  2
 If  
Tf = ∫   −1 dt
0
 Ifm 
„1” - if delay>= Tz or
If >I fM
„0“ - if delay < Tz
and If < I fM Integrator
0.5 p.u.
0
If + 1
∑
1 sTRCL inverted
- polarity to
AVR
0 summing
If REF
junction
if (If >= IfM & delay < TZ) then If REF = IfM
if (If >= Ifm & delay > TZ) then If REF = Ifm
Figure 42: Rotor current limiter structure
The rotor current limiter has the possibility of applying temperature correction of the
continuous rotor current limit level Ifm. Temperature correcting coefficient C140
[0.01%/ºC] is specified in the FCONST.txt file. The function of temperature
correction is selected by setting z215 in USER.plc file.

Ifm Continuous rotor current 40137
C136 15000 10000
limit| [0.01%]
)
IfM IFP * 320 100 Ceiling field current [%]
Tf Delay at 141 % limit exceed 40138
C137 100 1
[s]
C138 10000 1 Inverse timing coef. 40139
TRCL C139 3000 100 Integral time constant [ms] 40140
Temperature Correction 40141
C140 0 -100
Coefficient [0.01%/degC]
)
* - Maximum rotor current IfM without delay is derived from ceiling field current. Value of
ceiling field current is set through parameter IFP in the file FCONST.txt.
Higher level
assignment:
PRISMIC A50
(ODE PROJECT)
EG407720(A)/B 80 / 49
ELP4R1_Y
9.5.2. Stator current limiter (SCL)
This limiter is implemented as an integral regulator with time delay dependent on

the current increase over the set limit Itm on condition It < ItM according to the
relation:
Tz
  It  2 
Tt = ∫    − 1 dt
0
 Itm  
where:
Itm maximum continuous value of stator current (delayed limiter action)
ItM maximum actual value of stator current (immediate limiter action)
It actual value of stator current
Tz time of the limiter intervention delay (depends on actual stator current
values)
Tt limiter constant which expresses the time of the limiter intervention delay
when value of stator current It = 141% Itm was reached
Itn nominal terminal current
If the stator current limit Itm is exceeded, the delay circuit starts timing and after the
time delay TZ given by the current overloading height, the limiter decreases the
current to the set value Itm.
If the stator current rises above the level of ItM (ItM > Itm), the limiter decreases the
current to the set value ItM without any delay, at the same time the delay circuit
starts to work and after the delay time passes the rotor current is further decreased
to the limit Itm.
Stator current limiter’s action is different in the lagging and leading areas of
capability diagram. The excitation is reduced in the lagging area and excitation is
increased in leading area. If the value of active current exceeds the stator current
limit, the limiter keeps the operating point of the generator at unity power factor
(minimum achievable value of stator current, when excitation regulator is in
operation).
Higher level
assignment:
PRISMIC A50
(ODE PROJECT)
EG407720(A)/B 80 / 50
ELP4R1_Y
Delay block
Tz
 It 2 
Tt = ∫   −1dt
 Itm 
0  
„1” - if delay>= Tz
or It >I tM
„0“ - if delay < Tz
and It < ItM
0.5 p.u.
0
It + +
1 1
∑ Q>0
1 sTSCL
- -
inverted
It REF - 0.5 p.u. *(-1) polarity to
0 AVR
if (It >= ItM & delay < TZ) then It REF = ItM Integrator polarity summing
if (It >= Itm & delay > TZ) then It REF = Itm inversion junction
Figure 43: Stator current limiter structure
Adjusted parameters:
Itm Continuous stator current 40143
C142 15000 10000
limit [0.01%]
ItM Max. terminal current - no 40144
C143 30000 10000
delay [0.01%]
Tt Delay at 141% limit exceed 40145
C144 500 1
[s]
C145 10000 1 Inverse timing coefficient 40146
TSCL C146 5000 1 Integral time constant [ms] 40147
Temp. correction at -20º C 40148
C147 2000 1000
[0.001]
Temp. correction at 60ºC 40149
C148 1000 500
[0.001]
Temp. at Rating point 40150
C149 599 -199
[0.1 ºC]
Temp. At Breaking Point 40151
C150 599 -199
[0.1 ºC]
The stator current limiter has the possibility of applying temperature correction of
continuous stator current limit level Itm. The maximum continuous stator current limit
at +15ºC is set by parameter C142. For other temperatures it is possible to use a
correction temperature-time curve, see figure below. This curve is defined by four
points, (C147, C148, C149, C150). Calculation of the actual stator current limit as
adjusted by the correcting coefficient rDF is given below:
Itm = rDF*C142/1000 [0.01%], where 500<rDF<2000
The function of temperature correction is selected by setting z210 in USER.plc file.
Higher level
assignment:
PRISMIC A50
(ODE PROJECT)
EG407720(A)/B 80 / 51
ELP4R1_Y
rDF
C147
1300
1200
1100
1000
900
C148
800
700
C150 C149
-20 0 20 +60 [ºC]
Figure 44: SCL vs. Temperature
Correction of the continuous stator current limit level Itm as a function of terminal
voltage is possible in order to maintain the apparent power Sn of the generator
when voltage is changing. Maximum continuous stator current limit Itm is corrected
indirectly to changes of the generator terminal voltage.
The voltage range of where the correction is applied is +/- 5% of the rated terminal
voltage. The voltage correction of stator current limiter is enabled by setting z213 in
USER.plc file.
9.5.3. Underexcitation limiter (UEL)
The underexcitation limiter is realized as a PI regulator with output limitation to the

positive polarity. The control deviation is taken from the reactive power Q as the
difference between the calculated UE limit and value of reactive power. The
underexcitation limiter is set as shown in the diagram below:
P0
Q Q0 Q1 0
Figure 45: UEL limiter area description
Higher level
assignment:
PRISMIC A50
(ODE PROJECT)
EG407720(A)/B 80 / 52
ELP4R1_Y
Preset values P0 , Q0 , Q1 are used to draw a vertical line through Q1 and a sloping
line between P0 and Q0. The intersection of these two lines define UE limit. These
points are set in relative units of apparent power. Stabilising feedback from the
generator (exciter) field current is used when active power is greater than the
preset Pmax and this stabilizing signal is switched off if active power is less than the
preset Pmin.
„1” - if P>Pmax
∆ Q UE sensor „0“ - if P<Pmin

P
P PI block
P0 1 p.u.
Q
+
Q0 Q1 Q 1
∑ KUEL +
sTUEL
UEL Stab. FB directly to
0 - AVR
If sTF summing
KF 0 junction
1 + sTF 1
Figure 46: UEL limiter structure


P0 UEL boundary point P0| -
C110 32000 8000 40111
zero VArs [0.01%Sn]
Q0 UEL boundary point Q0| - 40112
C111 0 -30000
zero Watts [0.01%Sn]
Q1 UEL boundary point Q1| - 40113
C112 0 -10000 Max. capacitive VArs & zero
Watts [0.01
KUEL C113 500 0 UEL prop. gain [0.01] 40114
UEL integral time constant 40115
C114 3000 100
[ms]
KF UEL field current stab. FB 40116
C115 500 0
gain| [0.01]
TF UEL field current stab. FB| 40117
C116 2000 100
time constant [ms]
Pmax Power threshold for UEL to 40118
C117 5000 0 operate| at norm. output
[0.01%P]
Pmin Power threshold for UEL to 40119
C118 5000 0 operate| at zero output
[0.01%P]
- P0 UEL2 boundary point P0 - 40120
C119 32000 -32000
zero VArs [0.01%Sn]
Q0 UEL2 boundary point Q0 - 40121
C120 0 -30000
Q1 UEL2 boundary point Q1 40122
Watts [0.01%Sn]
Higher level
assignment:
PRISMIC A50
(ODE PROJECT)
EG407720(A)/B 80 / 53
ELP4R1_Y
Note: If the Generator is being used in the pumping mode, then the second limit
UEL2 is used and this is set using presets C119, C120 and C121.
9.5.4. V/HZ limiter
The V/Hz limiter is implemented as an integral regulator. Its action is delayed. The
delay depends on the actual value V/Hz at a given time as compared to the overflux
limit setting (V/Hz)m as shown in the following relationship:
Tz
 V / Hz 
TV / Hz = 10 ⋅ ∫  − 1dt
0
(V / Hz ) m 
where:
Tz ... time of the limiter intervention delay

V/Hz ... actual value of ratio V/Hz
(V/Hz )m ... maximum continuous ratio V/Hz (delayed limiter action)
TV/Hz ... delay when the limit value (V/Hz )m is exceeded by 10%.
When the limit (V/Hz )m is exceeded and when time delay TZ is spent the V/Hz
limiter operates. It decreases excitation to bring the actual V/Hz ratio within the
allowed limit.
Delay block
Tz
 V / Hz 
TV / Hz =10∫ −1dt
0
(V / Hz)m 
„1” - if delay >= Tz
„0“ - if delay < Tz Integrator

0.5 p.u.
0
V/Hz + 1
∑
1 sTV / HzL inverted
polarity to
- AVR
0 summing
(V/Hz)m junction
Figure 47: Over Flux limiter (V/Hz limiter) structure


(V/Hz)m C128 11000 10000 Over flux limit [0.01%Utn] 40129
TV/Hz Time delay at 10% limit
C129 50 1 40130
exceed [s]
TV/HzL C131 10000 100 Integral time constant [ms] 40132
Higher level
assignment:
PRISMIC A50
(ODE PROJECT)
EG407720(A)/B 80 / 54
ELP4R1_Y
9.5.5. Generator terminal voltage limiter
The generator terminal voltage limiter is implemented as an integral controller.

When the set level of generator terminal voltage is exceeded, the limiter operates
to keep the generator terminal voltage at the limit even in the event of further
increases of the voltage reference.
Integrator
0.5 p.u.
VT + 1
∑
sTTVL inverted
- polarity to
AVR
Vtm 0 summing
junction
Figure 48: Terminal voltage limiter structure

Vtm Terminal voltage limit 40134
C133 12000 10000
[0.01%]
TTVL C134 2000 100 Integral time constant [ms] 40135
9.6. Supervisory regulation
The term superior regulation is used when the action of a certain module is to
adjust the voltage reference as opposed to going into the summing junction of the
AVR.
9.6.1. Voltage equaliser
The voltage equaliser is created by the differential circuit which evaluates the
deviation between the generator terminal voltage and the network voltage. This
deviation then affects the change of the generator terminal voltage reference
setting. The trend of the generator reference setting change depends on the height
of the equaliser control deviation, when the absolute value of the deviation is bigger
than 5 %, VREF setting changes with constant trend otherwise depends on the
integral of equaliser control deviation.
„1” - if |∆V|> 5 %
„0“ - if |∆V| < 5 % Integrator

+
+/- const. 1
1
VT - ∆V sT
1
∑ VREF setting
100 0 increment /
decrement
+ -
VNET
Figure 49: Voltage equalizer structure
Higher level
assignment:
PRISMIC A50
(ODE PROJECT)
EG407720(A)/B 80 / 55
ELP4R1_Y

C152 1500 700 Vt sensing corr. [0.001] 40153
C154 1500 700 Vnet sensing corr. [0.001] 40155
9.6.2. Reactive power (Q) regulation and PF regulation
The VAr and PF control loop are superior to the basic voltage control loop. During
PF and VAr control the voltage control loop is in P regulation and the VAr/PF
control loop is operating as an integral controller. VAr or PF deviation affects the
voltage reference setting through the action of the VAr/PF controller – see Figure
51. The operating range of Vref (r00) is limited by C083 (lower limit) and C084
(upper limit).An adjustment to these limits is made to account for the fact that the
voltage control loop is in P control mode and not in PI mode when PF/VAr control is
active. Reaching the lower Vref limit is indicated by setting flag z117 and reaching
the upper limit is indicated by setting flag z114. In the event that the limits of the
capability diagram are exceeded then Vref adjustments in the relevant direction are
disabled (and flag z10D is set) and Vref is adjusted to bring the operating point in a
safe area within the capability diagram limits – see Figure 50 below. The safe
operating area for PF/VAr controller is defined by variable r143 which is set to 3%
from the actual limits.
r143
r143
-Q 0 +Q
Figure 50: Capability diagram showing safe operating area
In this mode of regulation the deviation between the required and the actual value
of reactive power is evaluated and a correction of the generator terminal voltage
reference setting is made (also taking consideration of the limiters). It is used
particularly during operational shut-down of the generator, when regulation to Q=0
is selected.
Higher level
assignment:
PRISMIC A50
(ODE PROJECT)
EG407720(A)/B 80 / 56
ELP4R1_Y
Limiters
activity
Integrator
+
+ ∆QM
Q - VAr/PF 1
∑ corrector sT VREF setting
+ increment /
- ∆QM - decrement
QREF
Figure 51: Reactive power regulator structure
The power factor regulator works similarly to the VAr regulator. In this case a
reactive power reference is derived from the power factor reference setting
adjusted by the operator.
Limiters
activity
Integrator
+
+ ∆QM
Q - VAr/PF 1
∑ corrector sT VREF setting
+ increment /
- ∆QM -
decrement
QREF
cosϕREF → tanϕREF → P ∗ tanϕREF = QREF

Recalculation of cos ϕ reference to Q reference.
Figure 52: PF regulator structure


VArRef (memory mode)
C088 10000 -10000 40089
[0.01%]
C089 100 -100 PFref (memory mode) [0.01] 40090
VAr setpoint slew rate
C090 1000 1 40091
[0.01%/s]
40092
C091 100 -100 VAr setpoint - VAr shed [%]
∆QM C092 2000 100
Control deviation limit| - Ext 40093
VAr ctrl [0.01%]
∆QM C093 2100 100
Control deviation limit| - VAr 40094
ctrl [0.01%]
Higher level
assignment:
PRISMIC A50
(ODE PROJECT)
EG407720(A)/B 80 / 57
ELP4R1_Y
PF setpoint slew rate 40095

C094 100 1
[0.001/s]
PF setpoint - VAr shed 40096
C095 100 -100
[0.01]
PF setpoint limit| - 40097
C096 100 -70
underexcitation [0.01]
C097 100 70
overexcitation [0.01]
VArs control time constant 40099
T C098 50 1
[s]
9.7. Field current regulator
There are two options available for field current control; field current regulation
mode and manual restrictive mode. The user logic can be set to determine which
mode of operation is used when manual mode (current control mode If or Ife) is
selected. This is implemented by the setting of flag z214, which is activated by a
digital input (see 9.7.2 Manual Restrictive Mode)
The field current regulator is P type. When operating in field current (If) control
mode, the regulation loop has its own reference setting of the field current (IfeRef),
which is controlled by the "RAISE" and "LOWER" commands.
When switching to field current control mode a bumpless transfer occurs whereby
IfeRef takes the value of the actual exciter field current (Ife) at the time of the transfer.
Transfer to field current regulation can be initialised by manual selection or by

sensor failure. If sensor failure occurs and the generator is operating on the
network, the limit values of the field current are adjusted so as to prevent the
generator working in the underexcited area and also to prevent exceeding the
maximum rotor current of the generator. If the generator is disconnected from the
network, the generator field current reference setting is set to the value
corresponding to the no-load run.
+VR max
If - VR
∑ KB
+
- VR min
If REF
Figure 53: Field current regulator structure
Higher level
assignment:
PRISMIC A50
(ODE PROJECT)
EG407720(A)/B 80 / 58
ELP4R1_Y

On load field current 40042
C041 100 10
at Vtn, Pn, cosφ=1, [%Ifn]
Field amps setpoint slew
C100 2000 1 40101
rate| [0.01%/s]
Field amps setpoint lower 40102
C101 50 0
limit| - no load [%]
Field amps setpoint 40103
C102 60 0
decrease| - overspeed [%]
Gen speed settling time| - 40104
C103 100 0
load rejection [s]
Field current filtering 40105
C104 100 1
coefficient
Note: Field current proportional gain KB = C060 – see section 9.1 table C22
9.7.1. Underexcitation prevention during loss of voltage feedback and transfer to

field current regulation
This feature is only fully functional if “Manual Restrictive Mode” is NOT ENABLED
(see section 9.7.2 for description of ‘Manual Restrictive Mode’).
If the generator is loaded and voltage sensing failure occurs (e.g. loss of terminal
voltage feedback, z055 = 1) then the AVR transfers regulation from the “terminal
voltage regulation under load” mode (j01 = 5) to the “field current (If or Ife)
regulation under load” mode (j01 = 14). In this case, active power P and reactive
power Q are not known.
The operating point of the generator in terms of the capability diagram is then
derived from the field current (If or Ife). The operating point of the generator is
limited by controlling the field current reference value – see Figure 54.
The maximum field current reference r20 (If_ref) or r40 (Ife_ref) is limited to the
rated field current (through variable r28 or r48 – curve 2-2 in Figure 54) – the value
of rated field current has no specific preset (no Cxx type variable) it is assumed as
simply 1 p.u.
The minimum field current reference is limited to the field current value IF1 (preset
C041) required to achieve cosφ = 1 when Pn and Vtn = 1 (through variable r27 or
r47 – curve 1-1 in Figure 54).
The minimum attainable value of the field current reference is chosen to provide
some clearance from the UEL. Under these conditions, after sensing failure, the
operating point of the generator is transferred from point X to point Y – see Figure
54.
Under special circumstances the curve 1-1 could be shifted more to the
underexcitation area by decreasing of the preset IF1 (C041) but this is not
recommended for normal practice.
If the operating point of the generator is situated inside of the area determined by
curves 1 and 2, then transfer to the field current regulation loop is smooth.
Higher level
assignment:
PRISMIC A50
(ODE PROJECT)
EG407720(A)/B 80 / 59
ELP4R1_Y
2
1
X Y
B A
1 2
Figure 54: Underexcitation prevention during field current regulation
9.7.2. Manual restrictive mode
Manual Restrictive Mode (MRM) is an optional field current regulation mode for use
when the unit is on the network. This mode is available in addition to the
functionality described in 9.7.1. If the MRM is enabled, the minimum field current
reference (curve 1-1 in Figure 54) as described above in 9.7.1 is no longer present.
However, the maximum field current reference (curve 2-2 in Figure 54) is still
present (see Figure 55) and will still limit the operating point accordingly. This mode
is also intended to prevent the generator from being underexcited during the field
current regulation mode when the generator is on the network.
The selection of manual control with MRM is activated by a digital input which sets
flag z214 and transfers the regulation to the state st01=14 (field current regulation
on the network). A set point C123 is used to denote (exciter) field current desired
when P = 0 pu. A second set point C124 is used to denote (exciter) field current
desired when P = 1 pu. A linear interpolation of (exciter) field current Ife=f(P) based
on these two set points is then carried out to give a line (MRM line – see Figure 55).
The working point of the generator (if more leading than MRM setting of UEL) is
moved to a safe area (to the right of the MRM line).
If in manual restrictive mode and if voltage sensing is available:

Deviation of measured reactive power from the MRM limit line is evaluated and if
the limit is exceeded an integral regulator starts to work (integral time constant of
this regulator is in preset C122).
The MRM operates to change the value of the field current reference Ife_Ref
according to the deviation of the actual reactive power from the preset value of
reactive power. The flag z11D is used to determine if the operating point is to the
left (z11D=1) or the right (z11d=0) of the MRM line.
The operating point is moved in pre-set steps until the MRM line is reached. Ife_Ref
will be slightly to the right of the MRM line accounting for the proportional gain.
Higher level
assignment:
PRISMIC A50
(ODE PROJECT)
EG407720(A)/B 80 / 60
ELP4R1_Y
If in manual mode and voltage sensing is unavailable (sensing error):

If sensing error exists, measurement of the active and reactive power is
unavailable.
If the generator was in a safe area (operating point more lagging than the preset
MRM characteristic) before the sensing failure occurs, its working point remains
unchanged. If the generator operating point was to the left of the preset
characteristic, a safe field current reference (Ife_ref) is calculated using the last
known value of active power (1 second before sensing failure).The operating point
is then moved there in one jump (as opposed to the pre-set steps when sensing is
available). This adjustment of field current reference is done ONCE ONLY, then no
further protection is provided by the regulator. If the active power further changes, it
is up to the operator to manually control the excitation to ensure excitation remains
in the safe operating area. The operators should monitor the excitation level in case
MW levels change. Indications that the regulator is in manual mode and that
sensors have failed are provided.
Desig. Param. Value Max Min H Reg.
MRM integral time constant 40123
C122 100 1
[sec]
f_MRM_0 - Field Current at 40124
C123 5000 100
P=0, 100 = 1 % Ifen
If_MRM_Pn - Field Current 40125
C124 10000 1000
at P=1 p.u. , 100 = 1 % Ifen
C124 ∼ P=1
P
P=Sn=1
2
Pn
Ifemax=85A
MRM line (Ife=f(P))
-Q 2 +Q
C123 ∼ P=0, Ifemin=8,5A
Figure 55: Manual Restrictive Mode
Higher level
assignment:
PRISMIC A50
(ODE PROJECT)
EG407720(A)/B 80 / 61
ELP4R1_Y
9.8. Rectifier manual control

Control angle setting slew 40107
C106 1000 1
rate| [0.01%/s]
C107 0 -320 Control angle lower limit 40108
C108 320 0 Control angle upper limit 40109
C109 320 0 Regulator output upper limit 40110
Note: Values for manual control are in reference to regulator output – for maximum
control rectifier output +32000 (control angle 0°, set number 320), for inverter run -
32000 (control angle 180°, set number -320).
9.9. Monitor function
The monitor is only used in twin A50 systems. The ‘Monitor’ always runs in the
standby AVR. The monitor is designed to operate when the generator operating
point deviates outside of the AVR limiters (see Figure 56). The monitor setpoints
need to be outside the envelope of the limiters. Only when the limiters fail to control
the generator to the required limits does the monitor activate. The monitor initiates
a smooth transfer from the main AVR to the standby AVR when this occurs.
Returning operation back to the main AVR is possible through the use of the
“monitor reset” function – flag z12F, after fault clearing. To identify the cause of the
fault the relevant flags (z133, z135, z137, z13A, z13C) remain active until the
monitor is reset.
Conditions to enable the Monitor (z13E=1) and Monitor Reset are defined in the
USER.plc file.
Transfer to the standby AVR is initiated by the following monitor functions:
Under Voltage Monitor – UVMon

Over Flux Monitor – V/fMon
Over Voltage Monitor – OVMon
Over Excitation Monitor – OEMon
Under Excitation Monitor – UEMon
Higher level
assignment:
PRISMIC A50
(ODE PROJECT)
EG407720(A)/B 80 / 62
ELP4R1_Y
OEM
C239
UEM
Figure 56: Monitor

Monitor function option 40232
C231 2 0 0 = disable, 1 = enable,
2 = test
Over Flux Monitor Limit 40233
C232 12500 9000
[0.01%]
Over Flux Monitor time 40234
C233 100 10
delay [%s]
Terminal Voltage Monitor 40235
C234 14000 9000
Limit [0.01%]
C235 100 10
time delay [%s]
Under Voltage Monitor Limit 40237
C236 12000 7000
[0.01%]
Under Voltage Monitor time 40238
C237 25 2
delay [%s]
) Over Excitation Monitor 40239
C238* 12500 2000
Limit [0.01%]
Limit extension of Under 40240
C239 1000 0
Excitation Monitor [0.01%]
Under Excitation Monitor 40241
C240 10000 0
time delay [%s]
)
Note: * – OEM delay setting is the same as OEL delay setting C137 – see section
9.5.1. By virtue of Ifm_OEL < Ifm_OEM, action of OEM automatically takes longer.
Higher level
assignment:
PRISMIC A50
(ODE PROJECT)
EG407720(A)/B 80 / 63
ELP4R1_Y
9.10. Loss of Sensing Detection
9.10.1. Standard Loss of Sensing Detection
This function evaluates loss of terminal voltage feedback and short circuit condition.
This diagnostic is disabled if Dual VT Loss of Sensing Detection is enabled. See
Fout! Verwijzingsbron niet gevonden..
Activation of the diagnostics is selected by the value of C067 in FCONST.txt as
follows:
C067 = 0 – diagnostics disabled.

C067 = 1 – diagnostics enabled.
The diagnostic is capable of detecting the following conditions:

- difference between terminal voltage sensors measurement in AVR A and AVR B
(∆Vt AVR A / AVR B) > C068
- difference between terminal voltage sensors measurement – filtered value Vt_f
and unfiltered value Vt
Vt_f - Vt > C068
- difference between filtered value terminal current sensing It_f and unfiltered
value It
If It – It_f > C069
- terminal voltage unbalance
- terminal current unbalance
- short circuit
- sensors failure
This feature can detect if an incident is feedback failure or a short circuit. In case of
a short circuit the control needs to continue in the same AVR but it should operate
with the ceiling voltage.
The next excitation set behaviour depends on the selection of time constants C058,
C059 as follows:
C058 < C059 - after a period specified in C058 expires, the AVR transfers control
to field current regulation (Rif / Rife) and after the period specified in C059 expires
control is transferred to the terminal voltage regulation loop (Rut) in the standby
AVR (see Figure 57 below).
C058 Rif / RIfe

Run on AVR B - RUt
C059
failure
Figure 57: Control when C058 < C059
Higher level
assignment:
PRISMIC A50
(ODE PROJECT)
EG407720(A)/B 80 / 64
ELP4R1_Y
C058 > C059 - after a period specified in C059 expires, control is transferred to the
standby AVR terminal voltage regulator (RUt) (see Figure 58 below)
C058
C059 Run on AVR B - RUt
failure
Figure 58: Control when C058 > C059

Transfer time delay to field 40059
C058 400 20
current regulation mode[ms]
Transfer time delay to the 40060
C059 500 50
second AVR [ms]
Param. Value Max Min Table C22 H Reg.
Desig.
Sensors Diagnostics 40068
C067 1 0
(0-Disable;1-Enable)
Deviation of Vt for Short 40069
C068 1000 100 Circuit Diagnostic activation
[0.01%]
Deviation of It for Short 40070
[0.01%]
9.10.2. Dual VT Loss of Sensing Detection
If this feature is enabled then the standard loss of sensing feature is disabled (see
section 9.7.1).
This feature is enabled in the user logic by setting the flag z1E8. If this flag is set to
0, normal or no diagnostic is active. According to the FCONST and user logic
setting if a sensing failure is evaluated and transfer to field current regulation
needed – the regulation will be transferred to manual control with MRM (see section
9.7.2) or normal manual regulation mode (see sections 9.7 and 9.7.1).
This special diagnostic evaluates only voltage measurement (no current
measurement is taken into account) but in a more sophisticated way. This
diagnostic can be used in a twin channel system and requires use of the network
voltage sensing input and the equaliser voltage sensing inputs. It requires a cross
connection of the voltage measurement signals between the two channels in the
following way:
Let’s name the following;

- main channel A and the second channel B.
- 3 phase voltage sensing of channel A: A-X4:1, A-X4:2, A-X4:3
- voltage sensing for equaliser of channel A: A-X4:10, A-X4:11
- voltage sensing of the network of channel A: A-X4:12, A-X4:13
- 3 phase voltage sensing of channel B: B-X4:1, B-X4:2, B-X4:3
- voltage sensing for equaliser of channel B: B-X4:10, B-X4:11
- voltage sensing of the network of channel B: B-X4:12, B-X4:13
Higher level
assignment:
PRISMIC A50
(ODE PROJECT)
EG407720(A)/B 80 / 65
ELP4R1_Y
The 3 phase voltage sensing wires (coming to A-X4:1, A-X4:2, A-X4:3) should be
split and fused in channel A, let’s name these fused branches UA, VA, WA and
connected to the channel B voltage sensing inputs as follows:
UA connected to B-X4:10, VA connected to B-X4:11 and B-X4:12, WA connected
to B-X4:13.
The 3 phase voltage sensing wires (coming to B-X4:1, B-X4:2, B-X4:3) should be
split and fused in channel B, let’s name these fused branches UB, VB, WB and
connected to the channel A voltage sensing inputs as follows:
UB connected to A-X4:10, VB connected to A-X4:11 and A-X4:12, WB connected
to A-X4:13.
Let’s name the 3 phase voltage sensing in the active channel VT1 (control VT) and
the additional sensing (coming from the stand-by or following channel) into the
active channel VT2 (checking VT).
All terminal voltage, network voltage and voltage for equalizer voltage
sensing inputs in both channels should be correctly calibrated (set proper
scaling factors ) otherwise there will be measurement misalignment resulting
in incorrect functioning!
The functionality is as follows:
Detection of sensing failure:

If there is a simultaneous drop in the sensing of line volts in both sets of VT (e.g.
during a fault condition) then sensing failure is not evaluated and excitation output
is forced.
Sensing Failure is considered to be true if the following is true:

Excitation has been ON for a time greater than a preset value (usually 1s set in
C008).
AND
a. Voltage of any phase is below 1% of nominal
(see flags eAD_u1_low, eAD_u2_low and eAD_u3_low)
OR
b. If VT 1 (control VT ) < VT 2 (checking VT) by a preset amount (C126).
Note: On a normal start-up residual terminal voltage of > 1% is expected to be

present before application of excitation. Therefore sensing failure will be detected
when, for example, VTs are disconnected or fuses are faulty on start-up.
Sensing Failure will raise Action Flag B03_sens_RI after a delay specified in
preset C058 (usually 50 ms). This causes control to transfer to Ife mode in the
same channel. Then Action Flag B03_sens_R2 is raised after a delay specified in
preset C059 (usually 100ms), which causes control to transfer to the standby
channel if possible.
Higher level
assignment:
PRISMIC A50
(ODE PROJECT)
EG407720(A)/B 80 / 66
ELP4R1_Y
Delays in C058 of 50ms and C059 of 100ms are preferred as this sets Ife control in
the same channel 50ms after detection of Voltage Sensing Error followed by
transfer to standby channel in voltage control mode a further 50ms later. Transfer
to standby channel is subject to the standby being available and it being in a better
condition than the main channel.
It is possible to alter the behaviour of the AVR by setting times C058 and C059
differently.
If sensing failure occurs during soft start then excitation will switch to the standby
channel if it is healthy, otherwise Ife control is selected on the same channel and
(exciter) field current reference will continue to ramp up until (exciter) field current
reaches the adjustable preset IF0 (C040). IF0 is set to the level required to achieve
full speed no load excitation. The operator can then investigate the cause of VT
Failure and take appropriate action. The excitation will not revert to auto without
operator intervention.
Sensing Mismatch Alarm:

Sensing Mismatch Alarm is to be issued if VT1 (control VT) > VT2 (check VT) (by a
preset amount C126). The operator can then investigate the cause of problem but it
does not influence the excitation.
Voltage Unbalance Warning:

The normalised values of the terminal voltage phase to phase voltages are
compared with each other. If the smallest one and the biggest one differ more than
by a preset amount set in C127, a warning is stored in the event log (history) of the
particular channel (AVR). It has no effect on the excitation.

Delay of Sensor Diagnostics
C008 10 1 Activation at Field Flashing 40009
[0.1s]
Transfer time delay to field
C058 400 20 40059
Transfer time delay to the
C059 500 50 40060
second AVR [ms]
SSD Max. Voltage
C126 2000 100 difference between 40127
regulators [0.01%Utn]
SSD Max. Voltage
C127 2000 100 40128
unbalance [0.01%Utn]
Higher level
assignment:
PRISMIC A50
(ODE PROJECT)
EG407720(A)/B 80 / 67
ELP4R1_Y
9.11. Synchronization
The PRISMIC A50 Excitation Controller includes functionality for synchronization of

synchronous generators to power a distribution system. The terminal voltage (by
means of the AVR in the Excitation Controller itself) and speed of the generator (by
means of commands to the Turbine Governor) are automatically regulated in this
mode in order to satisfy conditions necessary for synchronization.
The phase synchronization mode can be set optionally either as upwards

(generator frequency is higher that mains frequency) or downwards (opposition
relationship) or upwards and downwards together.
The task of synchronization is performed by two independent CPUs, located in the

Excitation Controller. The check phaser creates a pass-band round about the ideal
synchronizing moment for the synchronizing command, evaluated by the main
phaser.
The computations of the main synchroniser are carried out in processor ST1. ST1
is accessed via X08 connector. The parameters for the main synchroniser can be
found in FCONST.txt file under X08.
The computations for the check synchroniser are, however, carried out in processor
ST2. ST2 is accessed through port X11. The parameters for check synchroniser
can be found in FCONST.txt file under X11.
The synchronizer is able to synchronize up to four synchronizing points. For this

purpose the equipment allows the use of up to four different sets of parameters. In
the next table are the individual synchronizing points marked SP1 to SP4.
The following parameters are common (in table “comm.”) for all synchronising
points:
- C212 - maximal permissible slip limit
- C213 - maximal permissible difference between net and generator voltage
- C215 - pulse length factor for speed setting commands
- C211 - pulse length factor for terminal voltage setting commands
main synchroniser, X08 connector

Synchronizing mode 40037
C036 = xy
x = 1 to 4 - number of
paralleling
points
C036 43 0 y = 0 – Synchronizing
disabled
= 1 - Synchronizing
downwards
= 2 - Synchronizing
upwards
= 3 – Synchronizing
in both cases 2+3
Higher level
assignment:
PRISMIC A50
(ODE PROJECT)
EG407720(A)/B 80 / 68
ELP4R1_Y
Synchr.
point
SP1 Network voltage sensor 40155
C154 1500 700
scaling factor [0.001]
Generator terminal voltage 40159
SP1 C158 1500 700 sensor scaling factor
[0.001]
Synchr.
point
comm. Length of voltage control 40212
C211 1000 0
pulse [ms]
comm. Maximal allowed slip value 40213
C212 400 0
[0.01%]
comm. Maximal terminal and net 40214
C213 400 0
volts difference [0.01%]
SP1 closure time coefficient of 40215
C214 1000 0
CB [ms]
comm. Length of speed control 40216
C215 1000 0
pulse [ms]
SP1 Terminal and line volts 40217
C216 +180 -180
phase shift correction [º]
C217 1500 700
SP2 sensor scaling factor [0.001]
C218 1500 700
C219 1000 0
CB [ms]
C220 +180 -180
Synchr.
point
C221 1500 700
C222 1500 700
C223 1000 0
CB [ms]
C224 +180 -180
[0.001]
C226 1500 700
C227 1000 0
CB [ms]
C228 +180 -180
Check synchroniser, X11 connector

Note: These parameters should be set only through FCONST file.
Higher level
assignment:
PRISMIC A50
(ODE PROJECT)
EG407720(A)/B 80 / 69
ELP4R1_Y
Synchr.
Param. Value Max Min H Reg.
point
Generator terminal voltage
C020 1500 700
SP1 Network voltage sensor
C021 1500 700
SP1 Terminal and line volts
C022 +180 -180
SP1 closure time coefficient of
C023 1000 0
CB [ms]
[0.001]
C026 1500 700
C027 +180 -180
C028 1000 0
CB [ms]
C030 1500 700
C031 1500 700
C032 +180 -180
C033 1000 0
CB [ms]
C035 1500 700
C036 1500 700
C037 +180 -180
C038 1000 0
CB [ms]
9.12. Voltage biasing unit
This function is used where several generators are being operated in parallel and it
is required to adjust the operating set point Vref of all the AVR’s simultaneously.
The input is a varied signal from 30% to 100% of 110V AC. This signal is
connected to X4:12,13 of the AVR PRISMIC A50 and it will adjust the generator
voltage by +/- 10%. Zero adjustment occurring at the level C242 [0.01%] of input
voltage (in our case 65% of 110V AC / C242=6500) and the gain C242[0.01%]
should be calculated like this – C241 = 10000*Vref biasing range[%] / input varied
signal range[%] - (in our case C241=10000*20 / 70 = 2857).

Signal correction gain 40242
C241 +10000 -10000
[0.0001]
Signal correction offset 40243
C242 10000 0
[0.0001]
Higher level
assignment:
PRISMIC A50
(ODE PROJECT)
EG407720(A)/B 80 / 70
ELP4R1_Y
9.13. Rotating rectifier fault diagnostic module
Prismic A50 software includes a rotating rectifier fault diagnostic module. This
module is optional and can be activated in the case of brushless excitation
systems. This module evaluates the contents of third harmonic frequency in exciter
field current. Specific ripple containing third harmonic (150 Hz – 50 Hz systems,
180 Hz – 60 Hz systems) is typical in case of rotating rectifier failure.
This module is configured by using parameters – C474 which enables or disables

the module, and C408 which represents a threshold level of the third harmonic
amplitude (in fact a signal proportional to third harmonic amplitude). Above this
level the first failure condition is evaluated. Parameter C409 represents a minimum
allowed ratio between the measured DC exciter field current level (B02_Ife0) and
the third harmonic signal level (B02_Ife3), if the actual ratio is smaller, the second
failure condition is evaluated. If both conditions are satisfied a timer set to a value
stored in parameter C013 starts timing and after the specified time if both
conditions are still valid a diode failure is evaluated.
B02_diode_flr = (B02_Ife3 > C408) AND (B02_Ife0 < (C409 * B02_Ife3))
Default values: C408 = 70, C409 = 9, C013= 10

Rotating diode diagnostic
C474 1 0 function: 1 = enable
0 = disable
C408 500 25 Fault signal threshold level
Multiplier (Min. useful to
C409 20 1
fault signal ratio) [ - ]
C013 20 5 Diagnostic delay [100 ms] 40014
Higher level
assignment:
PRISMIC A50
(ODE PROJECT)
EG407720(A)/B 80 / 71
ELP4R1_Y
9.14. Abbreviations used
AVR - Automatic Voltage Regulator

Ctrl - Control
FB - Feedback
f - Frequency
fc - Compensated Frequency
fmen - Power Converter Supply Frequency
fn - Nominal Frequency
fnet - Power Line Frequency
If - Field Current (gen. field current)
Ife - Exciter Field Current
If0 - Field Current / No Load
Ifn - Nominal Field Current
It - Terminal Current
Itn - Nominal Terminal Current
MRM - Manual Restrictive Mode
P - Active Power (actual)
Pn - Nominal Active Power
PF - Power Factor
PSS - Power System Stabilizer
Q - Reactive Power
QCC - Quadrature Current Compensation (also load or reactive power comp.)
RCL - Rotor Current Limiter
Ref. - Reference
S - Apparent Power (actual)
SC - Short Circuit
SCL - Stator Current Limiter
Sn - Nominal Apparent Power
SSD - Special Sensor Diagnostic
UE - Underexcitation
UEL - Underexcitation Limiter
Unet - Power Line Voltage
Ut - Terminal Voltage
Utn - Nominal Terminal Voltage
Utpe - Terminal Voltage of The Auxiliary Generator
Vref - Reference Voltage (Voltage Regulator Set Point)
ZHUtpe - Reference Voltage of the Auxiliary Generator Voltage Regulator
Higher level
assignment:
PRISMIC A50
(ODE PROJECT)
EG407720(A)/B 80 / 72
ELP4R1_Y
9.14.1. Overview of adjustable parameters
X08 connector:

1 = OK, 0 = init, >1 = error
C513 255 0
Regulation mode| 0 = Ut, 1
C001 3 0 40002
= If, 2 = alpha
Generator nominal
C002 60 50 40003
frequency [Hz]
Power converter supply
C003 500 50 40004
frequency[Hz]
Power converter supply
C005 31 0 40006
voltage range
Field amps non zero
C006 5000 0 40007
comparator
Terminal volts non zero
C007 5000 100 40008
comparator
Delay of Sensor Diagnostics
C008 10 1 Activation at Field Flashing 40009
[0.1s]
Rectifier supply voltage
C011 10000 100 40012
comparator
Cooling fan minimum 40015
C014 5000 0
current
Cooling fan maximum 40016
C015 20000 0
current
Fan error timeout [0.1s] 40017
C016 200 0
Field flashing timeout [0.1s] 40018
C017 200 0
Voltage level for field 40019
C018 10000 0
flashing| termination
Voltage level for regulator 40020
C019 10000 0
start-up
Rotor temp. - reference 40029
C028 150 0
temp. [deg C]
Rotor temp. – scaling factor 40030
C029 5000 0
Excitation set configuration 40036
C035 31 2
Synchronizing mode 40037
C036 43 0
Stator current phase shift 40038
C037 32767 0
correction
Rotor winding resistance 40039
C038 5000 1
[0.01ohm]
40040
C039 800 50 Converter power supply [V]
C040 50 10 No load field current [%Ifn] 40041
On load field current 40042
C041 100 10
at Vtn, Pn, cosφ=1, [%Ifn]
Higher level
assignment:
PRISMIC A50
(ODE PROJECT)
EG407720(A)/B 80 / 73
ELP4R1_Y
C042 250 100 Ceiling field current [%Ifn] 40043

Short circuit field current 40044
C043 100 10
[%Ifn]
Machine quadrature axis 40045
C044 3000 100
reactance| [0.001p.j.]
40046
C045 200 50 DC exciter’s gain [-]
Unit transformer impedance 40047
C046 20 0
short circuit voltage Ek[%]
Generator Rated Terminal 40048
C047 32000 0
Voltage [V]
Generator Rated Terminal 40049
C048 32000 0
Current [A]
Generator Rated MWatts 40050
C049 20000 0
[0.1 MW]
Generator Rated MVArs 40051
C050 20000 0
[0.1 MVAr]
Power Line Rated kVolts 40052
C051 10000 0
[0.1 kV]
Gen. Rated Field Voltage 40053
C053 1000 0
[V]
Gen. Rated Field Current 40055
C054 10000 0
[A]
Exciter Rated Field Current 40056
C055 1000 0
[0.1 A]
Exciter Rated Field Voltage 40057
C056 500 0
[V]
Delay after sensors error 40058
C057 5 0
[0.1s]
Transfer time delay to field 40059
C058 400 20
Transfer time delay to the 40060
C059 500 50
second AVR [ms]
Field current regulator prop.
C060 1500 100 40061
gain| [0.01]
Voltage regulator prop. gain 40062
C061 80 1
[0.01]
Voltage regulator integral 40063
C062 16000 100
time| constant [ms]
Field current stab. FB gain| 40064
C063 500 1
(Vt control)
Field current stab. FB time| 40065
C064 2000 100
constant (Vt control) [ms]
QCC coefficient [%] 40066
C065 20 -20
Regulation modes transfer| 40067
C066 200 1
coefficient
Sensors Diagnostics 40068
C067 1 0
(0-Disable;1-Enable)
Deviation of Vt for Short 40069
[0.01%]
Higher level
assignment:
PRISMIC A50
(ODE PROJECT)
EG407720(A)/B 80 / 74
ELP4R1_Y
Deviation of It for Short 40070

[0.01%]
C070 9 0 Aux. (or test) signal mode 40071
Aux. signal symmetrical 40072
C071 500 0
limit| setting
Sin mode amplitude 40073
C072 500 0
Sin mode frequency 40074
C073 500 0
Aux. signal period 40077
C076 30 5
Aux. signal amplitude 40078
C077 5 1
Vt setpoint slew rate
C080 2000 1 40081
[0.1%/s]
Vt setpoint lower limit| - no 40082
C081 100 1
load [%]
Vt setpoint upper limit| - no 40083
C082 150 80
load [%]
Vt setpoint lower limit| - on 40084
C083 100 80
load [%]
Vt setpoint upper limit| - on 40085
C084 110 90
load [%]
Vt setpoint - Field flashing 40086
C085 100 20
[%]
Vt setpoint slew rate| - Field 40087
C086 10000 500
flashing [0.01%/s]
VArRef (memory mode)
C088 10000 -10000 40089
[0.01%]
C089 100 -100 PFref (memory mode) [0.01] 40090
VAr setpoint slew rate
C090 1000 1 40091
[0.01%/s]
VAr setpoint - VAr shed 40092
C091 100 -100
[0.01%]
Control deviation limit| - Ext 40093
C092 2000 100
VAr ctrl [0.01%]
Control deviation limit| - VAr 40094
C093 2100 100
ctrl [0.01%]
PF setpoint slew rate 40095
C094 100 1
[0.001/s]
PF setpoint - VAr shed 40096
C095 100 -100
[0.01]
C096 100 -100
underexcitation [0.01]
C097 100 70
overexcitation [0.01]
VArs control time constant 40099
C098 50 1
[s]
Field amps setpoint slew
C100 2000 1 40101
rate| [0.01%/s]
Higher level
assignment:
PRISMIC A50
(ODE PROJECT)
EG407720(A)/B 80 / 75
ELP4R1_Y
Field amps setpoint lower 40102

C101 50 0
limit| - no load [%]
Field amps setpoint 40103
C102 60 0
decrease| - overspeed [%]
Gen speed settling time| - 40104
C103 100 0
load rejection [s]
Field current filtering 40105
C104 100 1
coefficient
Control angle setting slew 40107
C106 1000 1
rate| [0.01%/s]
40108
C107 0 -320 Control angle lower limit
C108 320 0 Control angle upper limit 40109
40110
C109 320 0 Regulator output upper limit
UEL boundary point P0 -
C110 32000 8000 40111
zero VArs [0.01%Sn]
UEL boundary point Q0 - 40112
C111 0 -30000
UEL boundary point Q1 - 40113
Watts [0.01%Sn]
C113 500 0 UEL prop. gain [0.01] 40114
UEL integral time constant 40115
C114 3000 100
[ms]
UEL field current stab. FB 40116
C115 500 0
gain| [0.01]
UEL field current stab. FB| 40117
C116 2000 100
time constant [ms]
Power threshold for UEL to 40118
C117 5000 0 operate| at norm. output
[0.01%P]
Power threshold for UEL to 40119
C118 5000 0 operate| at zero output
[0.01%P]
UEL2 or MRM boundary 40120
C119 32000 -32000 point P0 - zero VArs
[0.01%Sn]
C120 0 -30000 point Q0 - zero Watts
[0.01%Sn]
point Q1 Max. capacitive
C121 0 -10000
VArs & zero Watts
[0.01%Sn]
MRM integral time constant 40123
C122 100 1
[sec]
f_MRM_0 - Field Current at 40124
C123 5000 100
P=0, 100 = 1 % Ifen
If_MRM_Pn - Field Current 40125
C124 10000 1000
at P=1 p.u. , 100 = 1 % Ifen
SSD Max. Voltage 40127
C126 2000 100 difference between
regulators [0.01%Utn]
Higher level
assignment:
PRISMIC A50
(ODE PROJECT)
EG407720(A)/B 80 / 76
ELP4R1_Y
SSD Max. Voltage 40128

C127 2000 100
unbalance [0.01%Utn]
Over flux limit [0.01%Utn]
C128 11000 10000 40129
Time delay at 10% limit
C129 50 1 40130
exceed [s]
C131 10000 100 Integral time constant [ms] 40132
Terminal voltage limit 40134
C133 12000 10000
[0.01%]
Continuous rotor current 40137
C136 15000 10000
limit| [0.01%]
Delay at 141 % limit exceed 40138
C137 100 1
[s]
C138 10000 1 Inverse timing coef. 40139
Integral time constant 40140
C139 3000 100
[ms]
OEL Temperature 40141
C140 0 -100 Correction Coefficient
[0.01%/degC]
Continuous stator current 40143
C142 15000 10000
limit [0.01%]
Max. terminal current - no 40144
C143 30000 10000
delay [0.01%]
Delay at 141% limit exceed 40145
C144 500 1
[s]
Temp. correction at -20 ºC 40148
C147 2000 1000
[0.001]
Temp. correction at +60 ºC 40149
C148 1000 500
[0.001]
Temp. at Rating point 40150
C149 599 -199
[0.1ºC]
Temp. at Breaking Point 40151
C150 599 -199
[0.1ºC]
C152 1500 700 Vt sensing corr. [0.001] 40153
C153 1500 700 It sensing corr. [0.001] 40154
C154 1500 700 Vnet sensing corr. [0.001] 40155
C155 10000 500 Vf sensing corr. [0.001] 40156
C156 10000 500 If sensing corr. [0.001] 40157
C157 10000 500 Ife sensing corr. [0.001] 40158
Vt sensing corr. (voltage 40159
C158 1500 700
matching)| [0.001]
C159 15000 500 Vfe sensing corr. [0.001] 40160
C160 10000 -10000 Output V00 - gain 40161
C161 10000 -10000 Output V00 - drift 40162
Higher level
assignment:
PRISMIC A50
(ODE PROJECT)
EG407720(A)/B 80 / 77
ELP4R1_Y
C162 10000 -10000 Output V01 - gain 40163

C163 10000 -10000 Output V01 - drift 40164
C164 10000 -10000 Output V02 - gain 40165
C165 10000 -10000 Output V02 - drift 40166
C166 4 0 PSS (0=OFF,2=2A,4=3B) 40167
C167 6000 0 Ks1 [0.01] 40168
C168 1000 0 Ks2 [0.001] 40169
C169 1000 0 Ks3 [0.01] 40170
C170 200 10 Tw1 [0.1s] 40171
C171 200 10 Tw2 [0.1s] 40172
C172 1000 0 T6 [0.01s] 40173
C173 200 10 Tw3 [0.1s] 40174
C174 200 10 Tw4 [0.1s] 40175
C175 2000 0 T7 [0.01s] 40176
C176 200 0 T8 [0.1s] 40177
C177 200 0 T9 [0.1s] 40178
C178 5 1 M (filter grade) 40179
C179 4 1 N (filter grade) 40180
C180 5000 0 T1 [ms] 40181
C181 5000 0 T2 [ms] 40182
C182 5000 0 T3 [ms] 40183
C183 5000 0 T4 [ms] 40184
C184 5000 0 T10 [ms] 40185
C185 10000 0 T11 [ms] 40186
C186 1000 0 VSTM [0.1%] 40187
C187 2000 0 Ks4 [0.01] 40188
C188 100 20 Pmin [%] 40189
C189 200 0 delay [0.1s] 40190
C190 1000 0 error level [0.1%] 40191
C191 100 0 ton [0.1s] 40192
C192 10 0 toff [0.1s] 40193
C201 1 0 Freq.PSS3B (0=ft,1=fc) 40202
C202 150 0 kIf' [0.01] 40203
C203 500 100 TIf' [ms] 40204
C204 2000 0 kf' [0.01] 40205
C205 500 100 Tf' [ms] 40206
C206 200 0 kP' [0.01] 40207
C207 500 100 TP' [ms] 40208
C208 5000 1000 Pmax [0.01%P] 40209
C209 5000 1000 Pmin [0.01%P] 40210
Pulse length (voltage
C211 1000 0 40212
control) [ms]
C212 200 0 Max slip [0.01%] 40213
Higher level
assignment:
PRISMIC A50
(ODE PROJECT)
EG407720(A)/B 80 / 78
ELP4R1_Y
C213 200 0 Max delta U [0.01%] 40214

C214 1000 0 Breaker delay 1 [ms] 40215
C215 1000 0 Pulse length [ms] 40216
C216 180 -180 Phase shift corr.1 [st] 40217
C217 1500 700 Ut correction 2 [0.1%] 40218
C218 1500 700 Unet correction 2 [0.1%] 40219
C220 180 -180 Phase shift corr. 2 [st] 40221
C221 1500 700 Ut correction 3 [0.1%] 40222
C224 180 -180 Phase shift 3 [st] 40225
C225 1500 700 Ut correction 4 [0.1%] 40226
C228 180 -180 Phase shift 4 [st] 40229
Monitor function option 40232
0 = option disable
C231 2 0
1 = option enable
2 = option test
Over Flux Monitor Limit 40233
C232 12500 9000
[0.01%]
Over Flux Monitor time 40234
C233 100 10
delay [%s]
C234 14000 9000
Limit [0.01%]
C235 100 10
time delay [%s]
Under Voltage Monitor Limit 40237
C236 12000 7000
[0.01%]
Under Voltage Monitor time 40238
C237 25 2
delay [%s]
) Over Excitation Monitor 40239
C238* 12500 2000
Limit [0.01%]
Limit extension of Under 40240
C239 1000 0
Excitation Monitor [0.01%]
Under Excitation Monitor 40241
C240 10000 0
time delay [%s]
Voltage biasing part - gain 40242
C241 10000 -10000
[0.0001]
C242 10000 0 Voltage biasing part - offset 40243
Rotating diode diagnostic
C474 1 0 function: 1 = enable
0 = disable
C408 500 25 Fault signal threshold level
Multiplier (Min. useful to
C409 20 1
fault signal ratio) [ - ]
C013 20 5 Diagnostic delay [100 ms] 40014
Higher level
assignment:
PRISMIC A50
(ODE PROJECT)
EG407720(A)/B 80 / 79
ELP4R1_Y
X11 connector:
Note: These parameters should be set only through FCONST file.
Synchr.
Param. Value Max Min H Reg.
point
C020 1500 700
Network voltage sensor
SP1 C021 1500 700
Terminal and line volts
SP1 C022 +180 -180
closure time coefficient of
SP1 C023 1000 0
CB [ms]
C025 1500 700 sensor scaling factor
SP2
[0.001]
SP2 C026 1500 700
SP2 C027 +180 -180
SP2 C028 1000 0
CB [ms]
C030 1500 700
SP3 C031 1500 700
SP3 C032 +180 -180
SP3 C033 1000 0
CB [ms]
C035 1500 700
SP4 C036 1500 700
SP4 C037 +180 -180
SP4 C038 1000 0
CB [ms]
Higher level
assignment:
PRISMIC A50
(ODE PROJECT)
EG407720(A)/B 80 / 80

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7. WINDOWS HMI COMMISSIONING SOFTWARE........................................................................ 27

7.6. HMI Configuration ...............................................................................................................................27

8. ANALOG DATA LOGGING .......................................................................................................... 30

9. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION OF THE EXCITATION REGULATOR ........................................ 38

Warning symbols used in the manual are as follows:

Mandatory Notice - Instruction to be followed.

Danger, General - Caution to be exercised. Appropriate safety measures to

It is important that any persons responsible for equipment installation,

1.2. How To Use The Manual

It is recommended that prior to undertaking any installation, commissioning, operation

The manual is written as part of documentation delivered for specific excitation

Referenced drawings are attached as additional (unnumbered) pages.

Any comments should be addressed to your usual representative, or to the Service

1.5. Service & Spares

1.6. Contact Address

Brush Electrical Machines Ltd.

Telephone: +44 (0) 1509 611511 (Switchboard)

Web Site: http://www.brush.eu

1.7. Health & Safety At Work

It is important to be aware that control unit terminals and components

WARNING: Suitable signs should be prominently displayed, particularly on

Operation & Maintenance: Engineers responsible for operation and maintenance of

1.8. Protection And Monitoring Devices

WARNING: It is essential that any protection or monitoring device for use

Unless otherwise agreed, it is the responsibility of others to verify the correct

The European Community Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC

The European Community Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC

The PRISMIC A50 is a powerful microprocessor based Excitation Controller for

Figure 1: Excitation Controller PRISMIC A50

3.1. Main Features

• Manual control - regulation of generator (exciter) field current

• Logic and sequential control, diagnostics of excitation set

3.2. Basic Specification

• Power supply: 24V DC / 1.8A, double input, backup feeding

• External power converter control : 8 x 24V DC / 0,5A

• Communication port for extension of system (local control panel) 1x CAN,

• Design: Single board controller with metal sheet cover

3.2.4. Electromagnetic Compatibility

• EN 61000-4-2 (electrostatic discharge) level 3, category B.

3.2.5. Environmental conditions

3.2.6. Protection against electrical shock

• Protection in normal conditions: cover IP20

Figure 2: PRISMIC A50 connecting points

4.1. Type of connectors and terminals

COMBICON Spring Plug FKCT2,5/18-STF (plugs are included in delivery)

testing: testing plug 2 or 2.3mm

4.1.2. Terminal board X6

Figure 4: X7 female connector

4.1.4. Connectors X8 to X11

4.1.5. Protective earth

(AWG 12) with eye for M5 bolt, colour green/yellow.

4.2. Connecting points

4.2.1. X1:1 to 18 – DIGITAL INPUTS

Figure 5: Digital inputs

Connector X1 includes 16 of the electrically isolated digital inputs that can be

Input voltage: 24V +20% -15%

4.2.2. X2:1 to 5 – FEEDING

Figure 6: Digital inputs supply

Supply voltage: 24Vdc +20% -15%, consumption < 1,8A

4.2.3. X2:6 – HIGH SPEED LOGICAL INPUT

Nominal input voltage range: 0 to 5V (active H)

4.2.4. X2:7 to 14 – LOGICAL INPUTS