Im NT MCB MGCB 2.9 Reference Guide
Im NT MCB MGCB 2.9 Reference Guide
Im NT MCB MGCB 2.9 Reference Guide
IM-NT
Reference Guide
!! Warnings !!
Remote control
The NT controller can be remotely controlled. In case that maintenance needs to be done, check the
following to effect safety.
Disconnect remote control via RS232 line
Disconnect input REMOTE START/STOP
The controller contains a large number of configurable setpoints, because of this it is impossible to describe
all of its functions. These are subject to change from SW version to SW version. This manual only describes
the product and is not guaranteed to be set for your application on arrival.
Text
PAGE (Capital letters in the frame) buttons on the front panel
Break Return (Italic) set points
Protections (Bold) Set point group
REMOTE START/STOP (Capital letters) binary inputs and outputs
Conformity declaration
Following described machine complies with the appropriate basic safety and health
requirement of the EC Low Voltage Directive No: 73/23 / EEC and EC
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336 / EEC based on its design and type,
as brought into circulation by us.
Note:
ComAp believes that all information provided herein is correct and reliable and reserves the right to update
at any time. ComAp does not assume any responsibility for its use unless otherwise expressly undertaken.
Adjust setpoints
All setpoints are preadjusted to their typical values. But the set points in the Basic settings settings
group !!must!! be adjusted before the first startup of the controller.
!!! WRONG ADJUSTMENT OF BASIC PARAMETERS
CAN HARM THE EQUIPMENT !!!
The following instructions are for qualified personnel only. To avoid personal injury do
not perform any action not specified in this User guide !!!
Hint:
In versions below 2.6 the IM-NT controller does not accept an external bus supply (bus supply which is not
controlled by a ComAp controller).
Gensets have to be in AUTO mode to ensure proper MGCB function.
Features
Automatic gen-set start when the mains fails (BI Sys start/stop is closed)
MCB controlled by IM-NT
Break transfer on mains failure
MCB synchronizing after mains return
Pwr management (load dependent start and stop)
Sets priority can be defined manually or automatically based on running hours equalization or load
demand (most efficient combination)
Load sharing and VAR sharing
Gen-sets soft loading and unloading
Voltage matching
Reverse power protection
MGCB support
START/STOP
FEEDBACK
MCB
REM
+24V
Ko1
MCB
CLOSE / OPEN
Ko2
SYS
IM-NT
START/STOP LOAD
CAN
3xUM
3xU B
3xIM
CAN
3x
MCB
3x 3x
GCB1
G1
iG- AVRi
TRANS
3xU B
3xUG
CAN
3xIG
Ko1
AVR
iG-AVRi
IG/IS-NT
Vout
SPEED
GOVERNOR
SYS START/STOP
MCB FEEDBACK
GCB2 3x
G2
iG- AVRi
TRANS
CAN
3xUG
3xUB
3xIG
AVR
iG- AVRi
AVRi AVRi OUT
IG/IS-NT
Vout
SPEED
GOVERNOR
Ko2 SYS START/ STOP
MCB FEEDBACK
MCB
0V
START/STOP
FEEDBACK
FEEDBACK
MGCB
MCB
+24V
REM
Ko1
MCB
CLOSE/ OPEN
Ko2
IM-NT
MGCB
CLOSE/ OPEN
Ko3
SYS
START / STOP LOAD
3xUM
3xUB
3xIM
CA N
CAN
MCB 3x MGCB
3x 3x
GCB1
G1
IG-AVRi
+24V
CAN TRANS
3xUB
3xUG
3xIG
Ko1
AVR
Ko2 IG-AVRi
IG/IS-NT
Vou t
SPEED
GOVERNOR
SYS START / STOP
MCB FEEDBACK
GCB2 3x
G2
IG-AVRi
TRANS
3xUG
3xUB
CAN
3xIG
AVR
IG-AVRi
AVRi AVRi OUT
IG/IS-NT
Vout
SPEED
GOVERNOR
Ko3
SYS START/ STOP
MCB FEEDBACK
MCB MGCB
MAN mode
It is possible to close/open breakers manually under supervision of IM-NT controller which doesnt allow to
close simultaneously breakers without synchronizing (e.g. MCB and MGCB).
If the Mains fails, controller opens MCB if AMF settings:MCB opens on = MAINS FAIL. After the Mains
returns, MCB stays opened. Otherwise MCB is controlled manually by pressing MCB ON/OFF button or
closing MCBButton binary input.
MGCB application if the Mains fails, group of gen-sets is started and there is voltage on the bus, MGCB
can be closed anytime by pressing MGCB ON/OFF button.
Pressing of Start/Stop buttons closes/opens binary output Sys start/stop, i.e. cause start/stop of the gen-set
group.
AUT mode
Controller performs automatically sequences after Mains failure, closing/opening MCB and MGCB, Peak
shaving function, closing of Sys start/stop binary output.
MCB is opened according to setpoint AMF settings:MCB opens on after Mains failure or after the gen-sets
are running.
MGCB is closed after the start of gen-set group as soon as an appropriate load reserve is achieved (Syst res
OK binary output closed). If Mains fails and MCB is opened then MGCB stays closed unless voltage on the
bus goes out of the limits.
Controller reacts on binary input Rem start/stop if this input is closed, controller activates binary output Sys
start/stop in order to start gen-set group. In MGCB application MGCB can be closed before the output
activation (see also setpoint ProcessControl:MGCBparalClose).
TEST mode
MCB application
Test on load automatic start of the gen-sets (activation of binary output Sys start/stop), load takeover and
opening of MCB; if the Mains fails during test, load is transferred to the gen-sets
MGCB application
Engine Start Only start of the gen/sets and their synchronization on generator bus; after pressing MGCB
ON/OFF button, it is synchronized and load is transferred to gen-sets; after pressing MCB ON/OFF button
MCB is opened and MGCB stays closed, gen-sets running in Island
Test on load MGCB is closed, gen-sets synchronized to the bus, load transferred to gen-sets and MCB
opened
Return to Mains is influenced by setpoint AMF settings:ReturnTo mains:
DISABLED after the Mains return, load remains on the gen-sets
ENABLED after the Mains return, synchronizes MCB, transfers load to the Mains, MGCB opens and gen-
sets keep running unloaded
RevSyncEnable
SynchroEnable
ParallelEnable
IslandEnable
State description
SynchroEnable
ParallelEnable
IslandEnable
State description
Hint:
RevSynsEnable = ProcessControl:Synchro enable = REVERSE.
SynchroEnable = ProcessControl:Synchro enable = FORWARD/BOTH (MGCB application only).
Power management in kW
Guarantees adjustable load reserve (load step) in kW. Suitable for load demand-based optimization.
Activation: #Pwr mgmt mode = ABS (kW)
#LdResStrt1
Priority 3
Gen3
#LdResStrt1
Priority 2
#LdResStp1
Gen2
#LdResStrt1
#LdResStp1
Priority 1
Gen1
Time
BO Syst res OK
#%LdResStrt1
Actual power [ kW or kVA ]
Priority 3
= 25%
Gen3
#%LdResStrt1
Priority 2
= 25% #%LdResStp1
Gen2
=37%
#%LdResStrt1 #%LdResStp1
= 25% =37%
Priority 1
Gen1
Time
BO Syst res OK
Where
ARstrt Actual Absolute reserve in kW or kVA - for engine start calculation.
ARstp Actual Absolute reserves in kW or kVA - for engine stop calculation.
RRstrt Actual Relative reserve in % - for engine start calculation.
RRstp Actual Relative reserves in % - for engine stop calculation.
LOAD
G1 G2 G3
1.controller 2.controller 3.controller
Basic settings: Basic settings: Basic settings:
Contr.addr = 1 Contr.addr = 2 Contr.addr = 3
Pwr management: Pwr management: Pwr management:
#Pwr mgmt mode = RUN HOURS EQU #Pwr mgmt mode = RUN HOURS EQU #Pwr mgmt mode = RUN HOURS EQU
Priority ctrl = MASTER Priority ctrl = SLAVE Priority ctrl = SLAVE
RunHoursBase = 100 h RunHoursBase = 200 h RunHoursBase = 300 h
#RunHrsMaxDiff = 10 h #RunHrsMaxDiff = 10 h #RunHrsMaxDiff = 10 h
Control group = COMMON Control group = COMMON Control group = COMMON
G1 G2 G3
1.controller 2.controller 3.controller
Basic settings: Basic settings: Basic settings:
Contr.addr = 1 Contr.addr = 2 Contr.addr = 3
Pwr management: Pwr management: Pwr management:
#Pwr mgmt mode = LD DEMAND SWAP #Pwr mgmt mode = LD DEMAND SWAP #Pwr mgmt mode = LD DEMAND SWAP
Priority ctrl = MASTER Priority ctrl = SLAVE Priority ctrl = SLAVE
#PwrBandContr1 = 1 #PwrBandContr1 = 1 #PwrBandContr1 = 1
#PwrBandContr2 = 2 #PwrBandContr2 = 2 #PwrBandContr2 = 2
#PwrBandContr3 = 2+3 #PwrBandContr3 = 2+3 #PwrBandContr3 = 2+3
#PwrBandChngDlUp = 10 s #PwrBandChngDlUp = 10 s #PwrBandChngDlUp = 10 s
#PwrBandChngDlDn = 10 s #PwrBandChngDlDn = 10 s #PwrBandChngDlDn = 10 s
Control group = COMMON Control group = COMMON Control group = COMMON
G1 G2 G3 G4 G5
1.controller 2.controller 3.controller 4.controller 5.controller
Basic settings: Basic settings: Basic settings: Basic settings: Basic settings:
Contr.addr = 1 Contr.addr = 2 Contr.addr = 3 Contr.addr = 4 Contr.addr = 5
Pwr management: Pwr management: Pwr management: Pwr management: Pwr management:
Control group = 1 Control group = 1 Control group = 2 Control group = 2 Control group = 2
GroupLinkLeft = 1 GroupLinkLeft = C GroupLinkLeft = C GroupLinkLeft = C GroupLinkLeft = C
GroupLinkRight = 2 GroupLinkRight = C GroupLinkRight = C GroupLinkRight = C GroupLinkRight = C
BI Group link
BTB feedback
Load shedding
All LOAD SHED outputs are activated (closed) to trip the unessential load when gen-set group goes to
island:
a) Before MGCB closes after mains fail and gen-set group is instructed to start in AUT mode (MGCB
application only).
b) Before first GCB closes after mains fail and gen-set group is instructed to start in AUT mode (MCB
application only).
c) When MCB opens from parallel to mains operation in AUT mode (transit to island parallel operation)
d) Before MCB is opened in MAN mode by button (transit to island parallel operation).
The load shedding function is active in all controller modes except OFF. Load shedding works based on
mains import value or the total gen-set group active power (setpoint LdShedBased on).
LdShed stage 1
Load shedding: Ld shed level
ManualLdRecon Ld shed delay LdShed stage 2
Ld recon level
Ld recon delay LdShed stage 3
AutoLd recon
Hint:
If no Load Shedding outputs are configured, there is no record to history and no scrren timer indication of the
activity of this function.
Ld shed level
closed
BO LdShed stage 1
closed
BO LdShed stage 2
closed
BO LdShed stage 3
Ld recon level
opened
BO L dShed stage 3
opened
BO L dShed stage 2
opened
BO L dShed stage1
BI ManLdRecon
no
action
Actual power [ kW ]
PeakLevelStart
PeakLevelStop
Time
Sys start/stop
ANEXSYSBLD->LS
Following diagram shows the way of calculation of requested gen-set group power if ProcessControl:Mload
ctrl PtM = ANEXSYSBLD->LS.
ANEXT IMP/EXP
Following diagram shows the way of calculation of requested gen-set group power if ProcessControl:Mload
ctrl PtM = ANEXT IMP/EXP.
PF ANEXT IMP/EXP
Following diagram shows the way of calculation of requested gen-set group power if ProcessControl:MPF
ctrl PtM = PF ANEXT IMP/EXP.
PLC functions
Number of PLC functions is the same for IM-NT and IS-NT. See description in IGS-NT-Application guide-
x.y.pdf.
IM-NT,
ANSI CODE PROTECTION
IM-NT-BB
59 Overvoltage
27 Undervoltage
47 Voltage Assymetry
81H Overfrequency
81L Underfrequency
51 AC Inverse Time Overcurrent
46 Current Unbalance
32 Overload
25 Synchronism Check
47 Phase Rotation
37 Undercurrent @
55 Power Factor @
Protection groups
There are two groups of protections in the controller: fix and customer configurable.
Setpoint group
Analog protections Configurable Analog protect
Mains protections Configurable Mains protect
Fixed protections Fix Mains protect
Bus protect
Protection types
Level Protection types Abbrevi Controller action Record Fault reset
ation needed
1 History record Hst none History only NO
1 Alarm only Al none Alarmlist only YES
1 Warning Wrn none Alarmlist and YES
History
1 AL indication ALI none Alarmlist only NO
1 A+H indication AHI none Alarmlist and NO
History
2 Mains protection MP Controller opens MCB, no History only NO
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fault reset needed after alarm
inactivation
2 Mains protection MPR Controller opens MCB, MCB Alarmlist and YES
with fault reset cannot be closed before History
alarm inactivation and fault
reset
X Fail sensor Fls Can be indicated when Alarmlist and Configurable
Analog input value is 6% History
out of sensor characteristic
range. Fls can optionally
activate corresponding (e.g.
Sd) Analog input protection
as well.
Bus:
Bus voltage Hst Bus protect: Bus >V Hst; Bus <V Hst; Bus V del
Bus frequency Hst Bus protect: Bus >f; Bus <f; Bus f del
Default - configurable:
Mains voltage unbalance MP Mains protect: Mains V unbal; Mains Vunb del
Mains current unbalance MP Mains protect: Mains I unbal; Mains Iunb del
Bus voltage unbalance Hst Bus protect: Bus V unbal; Bus Vunb del
Batt <V, Batt >V Wrn Analog protect: Batt >V; Batt <V; Batt volt del
Basic settings:
VoltProtSelect = PHASE- PHASE
MainsOper MCB application: MCB feedback is active, all GCB feedbacks are not active, Mains
parameters are within limits
MGCB application: MCB feedback is active, MGCB feedback is not active, Mains
parameters are within limits
MainsFlt MCB application: Mains parameters are not within limits
MGCB application: MGCB feedback is not active, Mains parameters are not within
limits
ValidFlt MCB application: Mains parameters are not within limits and AMF
settings:EmergStart del elapsed
MGCB application: MGCB feedback is not active, Mains parameters are not within
limits and AMF settings:EmergStart del elapsed
IslOper MCB application: MCB feedback is not active, at least one GCB feedback is active,
Mains parameters are not within limits
MGCB application: MCB feedback is not active, MGCB feedback is active, Mains
parameters are not within limits
MainsRet MCB application: MCB feedback is not active, at least one GCB feedback is active,
Mains parameters are within limits
MGCB application: MCB feedback is not active, MGCB feedback is active, Mains
parameters are within limits
MCB off MCB application: MCB feedback is not active, all GCB feedbacks are not active
Brks off MGCB application: MCB and MGCB feedbacks are not active
Synchro MGCB application: MCB feedback is active, MGCB feedback is not active,
synchronization is allowed and started
RevSync MCB application: MCB feedback is not active, at least one GCB feedback is active,
reverse synchronization is allowed and started
MGCB application: MCB feedback is not active, MGCB feedback is active, reverse
synchronization is allowed and started
ParalOper MCB application: MCB feedback is active, at least one GCB feedback is active
MGCB application: MCB and MGCB feedbacks are active
BOUT
AOUT
Module name
BIN
AIN Note
Hint:
For more details about Virtual peripherals (Shared and Internal virtual I/O periphery and PLC) see IGS-NT-
Application guide-2.4.pdf.
AccessLock int
If the input is closed, no setpoints can be adjusted from the controller front panel.
Hint:
For IS-NT, this input is controlling the display #1, which is supposed to be attached to or close to the main
module.
As the controller mode (OFF-MAN-AUT-TEST) is one of the setpoints, not even that can be changed.
The START, STOP, FAULT RESET and other control buttons are disabled as well.
AccessLock D#2
If the input is closed, no setpoints can be adjusted and no commands can be issued from IG/IS-Display #2.
Hint:
It is not possible to start and stop the gen-set, change controller mode or control breaker.
AccessLock ext
If the input is closed, no setpoints can be adjusted and no commands can be issued from any external
terminal = via direct/modem/internet connection to the controller.
Hint:
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Use these inputs to lock out the selected terminals for setpoint changes and commands (statistic, password
and access code change). Such a terminal can only be used for monitoring.
Remote OFF
Active binary input forces the controller mode to OFF.
Hint:
Use this input to lock out the IM-NT control loops. The only active function (in MCB, MGCB applications) is
closing of the MCB if healthy mains voltage is sensed and there is no counter voltage on the gen-set side;
and vice versa, opening of the MCB if mains voltage fails (only if some other conditions are met).
Remote MAN
Active binary input forces the controller mode to MAN.
Remote AUT
Active binary input forces the controller mode to AUT.
Hint:
Use this input to switch the controller to automatic operation, e.g. using the external key switch.
Remote TEST
Active binary input forces the controller mode to TEST.
Hint:
Use this input for periodic gen-set group tests (in combination with Timer module). In this case the IM-NT
output Sys start/stop is activated, which on the other side should be connected to all gen-set controllers Sys
start/stop inputs to ensure their start for the test purposes.
Load res 2
Load res 3
Load res 4
If the input Load res X is closed, the setpoint set #LoadResStrt X + #LoadResStop X (#%LdResStrt X +
#%LdResStop X) will be selected. Higher index has higher priority when more these binary inputs are closed
together. When not configured or not active, setpoint set #LoadResStrt 1 + #LoadResStop 1(#%LdResStrt 1
+ #%LdResStop 1) is used.
Hint:
IM-NT uses these signals for display purposes only, i.e. for correct bargraph indication. Nevertheless, IM-NT
is a suitable controller to be the source of Load res X and MinRun power X signals for the rest of the system,
if a virtual periphery is used.
All controllers operating in Power management must have selected the same Load reserves.
It is possible to use Virtual periphery to share the signals between more controllers on the CAN bus. In this
case one controller is a server which physically has the signals connected and other controllers get these
signals via CAN bus.
Setpoint set selection depends on the #Pwr mgmt mode if set to ABS (kW or kVA), #LoadResStrt X type
setpoints are active, if set to REL (%), #%LdResStrt X type setpoints are active.
GroupLink
If this input is configured, the group linking function is active, i.e. this controller becomes the status server for
two groups of gen-sets and informs them about the BTB status.
If this input is closed, the controller reports BTB status as closed, if open, the controller reports open BTB
status.
Hint:
In MCB and MGCB application, this input is present from compatibility purposes only. It can report a BTB
status, however InteliMains will most likely not be the controller to control that breaker.
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In BTB application, on the other hand, this is one of the most important logical inputs, which should be
connected to the feedback of the controlled BTB. Knowing the state of its BTB, the controller can report this
state to all other gen-set controllers on the CAN bus in order to merge / split the logical CAN groups. See
also setpoints ControlGroup, GroupLinkLeft, GroupLinkRight.
Emerg. Manual
The controller behaves like when switched to OFF mode if this input is closed. Controller opens binary
outputs or stays inactive:
Binary outputs Power management (Sys start/stop, SysReady, Sys res OK, Sys res 1 OK, Sys res
2 OK, Sys res 3 OK, Sys res 4 OK),
Binary outputs Breaker control (MCB close/open, MCB ON coil, MCB OFF coil, MCB UV coil,
MGCB ON coil, MGCB OFF coil, MGCB UV coil, BTB close/open, BTB ON coil, BTB OFF coil, BTB
UV coil)
Binary outputs Fixed protection outputs (Horn, Alarm, Alarm flashing, Horn flashing, Common
Wrn, Common MPR, Common Fls, Common MP, Common Al, Common Hst, CommonActLev 1,(2),
CommonAlLev1,(2)).
The output terminals that are configured with inversion are closed. Voltage, current and power
measurement is active all the time, regardless of the actual state of the mains. It is possible to
influence breaker under IM-NT supervision without Wrn MCB fail or Wrn MGCB fail.
After the binary input EMERG. MANUAL is open again, the controller recovers to the previous mode
and behaves according to the actual situation. Function is active in any controller mode and
activation of this input is written to history.
Hint:
The function is intended especially for Marine gen-sets which are supposed to be started manually
while the controller has no power supply. To recover successfully from this state, only the signals
MCB ON/OFF coil should be used for mains and breaker control, as the other outputs are continuous
active during Mains operation and it is not possible to switch them between more control sources.
The full name of this function is emergency manual.
FaultResButton
Binary input has the same function as Fault reset button on the controller front panel.
HornResButton
Binary input has the same function as Horn reset button on the controller front panel.
StartButton
Binary input has the same function as START button on the controller front panel. It is active in MAN mode
only.
StopButton
Binary input has the same function as STOP button on the controller front panel. It is active in MAN mode
only.
Hint:
Start and Stop buttons (or inputs) in MAN mode toggle the gen-set group start command signal (BO Sys
start/stop) that is output from IM-NT.
Setpoint Basic settings: Local Button can influence button functionality.
MCBButton
Binary input has the same function as MCB button on the controller front panel. It is active in MAN and
TEST modes only. In TEST mode in some special cases only (see description TEST mode).
ManualLdRecon
The rising edge on this input switches the controller to the lower Load Shedding stage when AutoLd recon =
DISABLED and the load is under Ld recon level.
Test on load
Affects the behavior in TEST mode. Before the activation of this function
1. adjust setpoint AMF settings: ReturnTo mains = DISABLED (MGCB application only)
2. adjust ProcessControl: MFStart enable = YES.
3. switch controller to Test on load mode (see drawing below)
Gen-set group starts and goes to load (in MGCB application, the MGCB is closed first; the gen-sets are
synchronized to the mains and close their GCBs) automatically when this input is closed even if Mains is OK.
Gen-set group stays running in parallel with mains during the soft load transfer from the mains to the gen-set
group until power import from Mains goes under 5% of Nominal power but at least for BreakerOverlap time.
When the load is bigger than the sum of Nominal power of all loaded gen-sets, MCB stays closed, BO
WrnTstOnLdFail is closed and warning message is issued (WrnTstOnLdFail).
MCB application:
When the controller is switched from Test on load mode (and Mains is OK), it synchronizes the MCB and
switches off the Sys start/stop output.
MGCB application:
When the controller is switched from Test on load mode (and Mains is OK), it synchronizes the MCB, stays
running in parallel for BreakerOverlap time (soft load transfer), opens MGCB and switches off the Sys
start/stop output.
During the load transfer from the gen-set group to the mains can the BreakerOverlap time be shortened due
to the influence of: Load ramp, MGCB open level, MGCB open del setpoints.
0V
batt TestOnLoad IM-NT
Remote TEST AMF settings: ReturnTo
mains = DISABLED
Hint:
It is possible to configure both binary inputs (Remote TEST and Test on load) to only one controller physical
binary input internally.
MCB disable
The input blocks the MCB closing, even if all other conditions for its closing are fulfilled. Valid in all modes.
ExtValue1 up
ExtValue2 up
ExtValue3 up
ExtValue4 up
Active binary input causes increasing of the corresponding ExtValueX value. The rate of change is given by
the setpoint ExtValueX rate. If the ExtValueX reaches the ExtValueXHiLim, the further input request is
ignored.
ExtValue1 down
ExtValue2 down
ExtValue3 down
ExtValue4 down
Active binary input causes decreasing of the corresponding ExtValueX value. The rate of change is given by
the setpoint ExtValueX rate. If the ExtValueX reaches the ExtValueXLoLim, the further input request is
ignored.
Hint:
If at least one of the inputs (ExtValueX up / ExtValueX down) is configured for the particular ExtValueX, the
external set commands to the same value are ignored.
ExtValue1reset
ExtValue2reset
ExtValue3reset
ExtValue4reset
Active binary input causes ExtValueX to be reset and held at its default value, given by the setpoint
ExtValueXdeflt.
Hint:
These inputs, if configured, do not block the external set commands (in contrast to ExtValueX up / ExtValueX
down inputs). However, if the reset input is activated, the corresponding ExtValueX is reset to its default
(ExtValueXdeflt) value. This default value is kept in ExtValueX until the reset input is deactivated, and the
external set commands received meanwhile are ignored.
PulseCounter 1
PulseCounter 2
PulseCounter 3
PulseCounter 4
The inputs are linked with corresponding counters, which integrate the pulses sensed at these inputs. Each
rising edge of the signal at input increases the internal counter value.
Hint:
Pulse width (both high/low levels) must be at least 100 ms in order to be correctly sensed!
IssueActCallC1
IssueActCallC2
IssueActCallC3
Rising edge on these binary inputs forces an active call to be issued via the corresponding channel.
Hint:
Can be used to send e.g. an SMS in the case of a special event, not covered with standard Active Calls.
ForceValueIn 1-16
If the particular input is active, the Force value function on that corresponding channel gets active, forcing an
alternative value to the selected setpoint.
Hint:
If ForceValue input is active then forced setpoint is marked with F on the controler screen and in
InteliMonitor is presented with violet color.
CtrlHBeat sens
BI "CtrlHBeat sens" should be assigned to the output "CtrlHeartBeat" from the other controller. If input signal
does not correspond to right form (log 1 / log 0 - 500 ms / 500 ms; +/- 100 ms), BO: "CtrlHBeat FD" (Fail
Detect) is activated. This BO can be used for primary controller blocking (switching to Emerg. manual,
disconnecting BO, ...) and mainly for disconnecting of BI "Emerg. manual" of this (backup) controller. What
means that the backup controller assumes engine control.
MCB ON coil
The pulse output for MCB closing. If MCB synchronizing is enabled, the pulse length is 2s, if not, pulse
length is 5s.
Hint:
ON coil can only be closed if UV coil is already active for at least 1s.
MCB UV coil
MCB undervoltage coil. Output is closed if mains values are within limits and MCB is ready to be closed. It is
opened if MCB should be open, and then closed again if mains electric values are in limits. If MCB
synchronizing is enabled, the opening pulse length is 2s, if not, pulse length is 5s.
MCB status
Intended for the indication of the MCB status. The information is based on MCB feedback and MCB fdb neg
signals except of situation of feedbacks mismatch.
Can be used for external indication of breaker status according to controllers information.
LdShed stage 1
LdShed stage 2
LdShed stage 3
Outputs for Load shedding. See description below:
Mains import/Gen- sets power
Ld shed level
closed
BO LdShed stage 1
closed
BO LdShed stage 2
closed
BO LdShed stage 3
Ld recon level
opened
BO LdShed stage 3
opened
BO LdShed stage 2
opened
BO LdShed stage 1
ReverseSynchro
The output is closed during reverse synchronizing (gen-set group with load) and opens when MCB status
gets active (= MCB was closed). The output can be used for external synchronizing module control.
Off mode
Man mode
Aut mode
Test mode
These outputs follow the actual controller mode.
MainsParams OK
The output is copy of mains status LED on controller front panel. The output is closed if mains electric values
are in limits
immediately if MCB is opened or Mains protect protection on binary input is active
after a delay if MCB is closed
Bus params OK
The output is copy of bus status LED on controller front panel. The output is closed if bus electric values are
in limits.
GSG params OK
The output is closed if bus electric values are in limits and there is a sufficient number of loaded gen-sets not
having 2nd level alarm active (when only 1st level alarm is active, the output is closed).
Hint:
Sufficient number = actual load < total nominal power of all loaded gen-sets not having 2nd level alarm active.
The output is deactivated if one of the loaded gen-sets starts to softly unload because it is having some
problems (Stp or BOC protection active), and there is no sufficient nominal power left on the bus. The output
is not deactivated during the waiting stage of the Stp protection (i.e. waiting for another gen-set to start and
replace the failing one).
In synchronism
The output closes during synchronizing if all matching conditions are fulfilled. It opens if corresponding
breaker is closed (xCB status output get active).
Hint:
Synchronizing matching conditions:
- Slip frequency < 0,25 Hz
- Bus to Mains voltage phase shift within Phase window (BusLeft and BusRight in the case of BTB
application)
- Bus and Mains voltages within Voltage window (BusLeft and BusRight in the case of BTB
application)
- Dwell time elapsed
StopButnEcho
Stop button echo reflects STOP button pressing from the the panel, binary input or remote command is
issued (from PC software, SMS, ...). Output is active for 1s.
FltResButnEcho
Fault Reset button echo reflects FAULT Reset button pressing from the panel, binary input or remote
command is issued (from PC software, SMS, ...). Output is active for 1s.
HrnResButnEcho
Horn Reset Button echo reflects HORN button pressing from the the panel, binary input or remote command
is issued (from PC software, SMS, ...). Output is active for 1s.
MCBButnEcho
MCB button echo reflects MCB button pressing from the the panel, binary input or remote command is
issued (from PC software, SMS, ...). Output is active for 1s.
CtrlHeartBeat
The output signalizes watchdog reset. In a healthy state it flashes at 500ms : 500ms rate. When the unit
reset occurs and the new start-up fails, it stops flashing.
CtrlHBeat FD
Output activates if signal on binary input CtrlHBeat sens does not correspond to the right form (log 1 / log 0 -
500 ms / 500 ms; +/- 100 ms) which indicates fault (watchdog) of the other controller. This output can be
used for primary controller blocking (switching to Emerg. manual, disconnecting BO, ...) and mainly for
disconnecting of BI "Emerg. manual" of this controller. What means that the backup controller assumes
engine control.
Logical 0
Constant value that can be configured to any output.
Logical 1
Constant value that can be configured to any output.
Reserved
These outputs are reserved for internal states. It is not recommended to use it in any configuration.
TimerAct 1-4
TimerAct 5-8
TimerAct 9-12
TimerAct 13-16
These outputs are active if at least one of their assigned timer module channels gets active. Timer module
channels are organized into groups of four.
EnginesSwapped
The output generates 100 ms pulse in case two gen-sets exchange their priorities due to diference between
Maximal running hours and Minimal running hours value (active when Pwr management:#PriorAutoSwap
set to RUN HOURS EQU).
Alarm flashing
If any alarm comes up, the output starts periodic closing/opening with period 1s/1s. It opens and stays open
if FAULT RESET is pressed.
Horn
The output closes if any alarm comes up. It opens if FAULT RESET or HORN RESET is pressed or if Horn
timeout has elapsed. The output closes again if a new fault comes up.
Horn flashing
If any alarm comes up, the output starts periodic closing/opening with period 1s/1s. It opens and stays open
if FAULT RESET or HORN RESET is pressed or if Horn timeout has elapsed.
Common Hst
The output closes if any History record-type alarm appears. The output opens after 1s.
Common Al
The output closes if any Alarm only-type alarm appears. The output opens, if no Alarm only-type alarm is
active and FAULT RESET has been pressed.
Common Wrn
The output closes if any Warning-type alarm appears. The output opens, if no Warning-type alarm is
active and FAULT RESET has been pressed.
Common MP
The output closes if any Mains protection-type alarm appears. The output opens, if no Mains protection-
type alarm is active. No FAULT RESET needed.
Common MPR
The output closes if any Mains protection with fault Reset-type alarm appears. The output opens, if no
Mains protection with fault Reset-type alarm is active and FAULT RESET has been pressed.
CommonActLev 1
The output is a logical OR of Common Al and Common Wrn outputs.
CommonAlLev 1
The output is active if at least one of the 1st level alarms (Al, Wrn) is active or not yet confirmed.
Hint:
BO: CommonAlLev 1
BO: Alarm
BO: CommonAlLev 1
BO: Alarm
CommonActLev 2
The output is a logical OR of Common MP and Common MPR (MCB and MGCB applications).
The output is a logical OR of Common BOp and Common BOR (BTB application).
CommonAlLev 2
The output is active if at least one of the 2nd level alarms (MP, MPR / BOp, BOR) is active or not yet
confirmed.
Common Fls
The output closes if any Fail sensor-type alarm appears. The output opens, if no Fail sensor-type alarm is
active and FAULT RESET has been pressed.
Vmains <>
The output closes if the mains over/under voltage is detected.
Vbus <>
The output closes if the bus over/under voltage is detected.
fmains <>
The output closes if the mains over/under frequency is detected.
fbus <>
The output closes if the bus over/under frequency is detected.
Bus OK
The output is closed if healthy bus voltage is present. It opens immediately if bus voltage or frequency gets
out of the limits.
Mains fail
The output is open if healthy mains voltage is present and stays open if mains protection configured on
binaty input is active regardless of MCB status. It closes with a delay given by mains protections if mains
voltage or frequency gets out of the limits.
Bus fail
The output is open if healthy bus voltage is present. It closes with a delay given by bus protections if bus
voltage or frequency gets out of the limits.
Mains/Bus OK
faulty
Mains/Bus OK
Mains/Bus fail
Mains V del or
Mains f del or
Bus V del or
Bus f del
VectorShiftTrp
The output closes if the Vector shift protection gets active and the controller actually trips the selected
breaker. The output stays closed for 3s, then opens again.
MPR ImainsIDMT
The output closes if the mains IDMT Overcurrent alarm activates. The output opens, if the alarm is no more
active and FAULT RESET has been pressed.
MPR PmainsIDMT
The output closes if the mains IDMT Overload alarm activates. The output opens, if the alarm is no more
active and FAULT RESET has been pressed.
PeriphCommErr
Output closes if there is an error in the communication with any peripheral unit (e.g. IS-AIN8, IGS-PTM, ...).
RevSyncTimeout
The output is closed when the alarm RevSyncTimeout is active and Wrn Rsync fail is presented.
WrnTstOnLdFail
If Test on load function is activated (by closing corresponding BI), and there is not enough power to transfer
all the load from mains to generators, the output closes after the Load ramp delay elapses. Together with
that, the message WrnTstOnLdFail appears in Alarm list.
Hint:
SystReady
The output is closed when the system is able to reach (not reached !) requested power reserve.
Syst res OK
The output closes when selected system load reserve is achieved within the gen-set group.
PBNom > PAkt + Reserve
PBNom Sum of the nominal power of all gen-sets in the gen-set logical group
PAkt System load
Reserve selected setpoint #LoadResStrt X
In relative mode, actual relative load reserve of the gen-sets is calculated and compared with required
relative load reserve (#%LdResStrt X).
Syst res 1 OK
Syst res 2 OK
Syst res 3 OK
Syst res 4 OK
The corresponding output X is closed when Pwr management: #LoadResStrt X (or #%LdResStrt X in
relative mode) is achieved, independent to which #LoadResStrt X (or #%LdResStrt X) reserve is selected.
AllAvailGS run
The output gets closed if all gen-sets available to take part in PMS are running and loaded. All gen-sets
having the same logical group (Pwr management: Control group) as this controller has are considered +
gen-sets from other logical groups if those are currently linked with controllers logical group (using
GroupLink feature).
ProcessControl
#SysBaseLoad [ kW ]
From this value, the requested gen-set load is calculated, according to the number of gen-sets running (to
split the load among them based on their nominal power). The complete system produces the power equal to
this value. Active only when SysLdCtrl PtM = BASELOAD.
Step: 1 kW
Range: 0 65000 kW
Hint:
Setpoints starting with # are shared among all the controllers on the CAN2 bus, so changing the value in
one controller causes its change in all controllers. These setpoints are mainly present in IM-NT from
compatibility purposes only and have no meaning. Others have different meaning than in IG/IS-NT
controllers.
If you set this setpoint to a higher value than the system is able to produce, the total produced power is
limited with the sum of Nomin power setpoints of all gen-sets in the system.
The same holds for the lower limit - the gen-set power is limited to Generator protect: Min power PtM, and
IM-NT cannot force the gen-set to go under this limit, even if set in #SysBaseLoad setpoint.
#SysPwrFactor [ ]
Requested gen-set power factor when #SysPFCtrl PtM = BASEPF. Values 0,60 0,99 correspond to lagging
(inductive, L) PF, 1,01 1,20 correspond to leading (capacitive, C) PF.
Step: 0,01
Range: 0,60 - 1,20
Hint:
Active PF control loop in IG/IS-NT controllers only, not in IM-NT.
Import load [ kW ]
Requested power from / to mains when MLoad ctrl PtM = IMP/EXP or when Export limitation function is
active i.e. Export limit = ENABLED.
Step: 1 kW
Range: -32000kW to +32000 kW
Import PF [ ]
Requested power factor on the mains side when MPF ctrl PtM = IMP/EXP. Value bigger than 1.00 means
capacitive PF (leading) load character.
Step: 0.01
Range: 0.60 to 1.20
3xUB
CAN
3xIM
CAN
3x
MCB1
3x
GCB1
G1
3x
MGCB 1
3xUG
3xUB
CAN
3xIG
IG/ IS-NT
1xI Aux
IM-NT
( MCB)
CAN
3xUM
3xUB
3xIM
MCB2
3x GCB 2
G2
3x
MGCB 2
3x
3xUG
3xUB
CAN
3xIG
LOAD
IG/IS-NT
3xUB
CAN
3xIM
3x CAN
3x
GCB1
G1
3x
MCB1 MGCB 1
3xUG
3xUB
CAN
3xIG
IG/ IS-NT
1xI Aux
IM-NT
( MCB)
CAN
3xUM
3xUB
3xIM
MCB2
3x GCB 2
G2
3x
MGCB 2
3x
3xUG
3xUB
CAN
3xIG
LOAD
IG/IS-NT
PeakLevelStart [ kW ] (FV)
Load consumption level the gen-set group has to start at. Function is active only for PeakAutS/S del <> OFF.
Gen-set start command is PeakAutS/S del delayed after the consumption of the Load exceeds the
PeakLevelStart limit.
Step: 1 kW
Range: PeakLevelStop to 32000 kW
Hint:
The Peak start/stop function activates the common output signal Sys start/stop in IM-NT. The signal is
intended to be directly connected to Sys start/stop inputs of all gen-set controllers in the system, e.g. using
SHBIN/SHBOUT peripherals.
Example how it could be used is on page 14.
PeakLevelStop [ kW ] (FV)
Load consumption level the gen-set group has to stop at. Gen-set stop command is PeakAutS/Sdel delayed
after PeakLevelStop limit is reached. Load consumption is calculated (not directly measured) as a sum of all
gen-sets (Act power) and mains (P mains) active power.
Step: 1 kW
Range: 0 to PeakLevelStart kW
MCB CLOSED: Enables automatic MGCB closing after MCB is closed with 5s delay (In AUTO mode). If
Mains fail MGCB is opened after MCB is opened. When Synchronizing is enabled group of
gen-set is synchronized via MCB to the healthy mains. MGCB is closed only if 0V is on gen-
set bus bar and GCBs are opened. Return without synchronization follows with MGCB
opening running group of gen-set are stopped and MCB is closed.
Hint:
IM-NT cannot influence behavior of another control unit that is in MAN mode. It is dangerous to close
GCB on gen-set in MAN mode while parallel operation is disabled. IM-NT react on this with opening
MGCB but it could take short time till it received feedback from GCB and MGCB breaker is
automatically opened.
Hint:
General rules:
In OFF mode, the mains coupling functionality is disabled.
Once the MCB or MGCB is closed using Mains coupling functionality and later the Process control:
Mains coupling is set to DISABLED, the breaker is not opened.
If the voltage on any side of the breaker gets out of protection limits during mains coupling, the
process is terminated automatically.
In case that at least one gen-set is connected to the generator bus, the limitations and rules of
interconnecting the generators and mains feeder are in effect as described in the manual on page 7,
regardless of whether the secondary mains is connected to the generator bus or not. This applies
e.g. to the setting of Process control: Island enable, ParallelEnable, Synchro enable, etc.
The controller can sense that a particular bus side is connected to the mains from the information provided
by other controllers at the same CAN bus.
In AUT mode, the process is fully automatic. In MAN mode, the controller will only react on the button
command if the transition based on this setpoint is allowed.
WatchedContr [0-16]
The setpoint specifies which controller will be set as a master in redundant control operation. Control
unit follows all inputs and it is in the same state as the master unit. All binary outputs are opened,
CAN bus messages are not transmitted from slave unit and all other units know about this state.
Slave control unit does not work in power management (is removed from PWR management).
Setpoint is ignored till Emerg. Manual binary input is not activated.
Hint:
Activation of Emerg. Manual operation is possible only when Binary input Emerg. Manual is active
and WatchedContr is set to 0! Binary input Emerg. Man deactivation brings controller to the previous
operation mode (depends on actual state of feedbacks and inputs).
In the case when Binary input Emerg. Manual is activated and WatchedContr is differnet from 0 then
control units follows Master unit and receives all messages from the CAN bus.
Basic settings
Vm VT ratio [ /1 ]
Mains Voltage Transformers ratio.
Step: 0,1 V / V
Range: 0,1 500,0 V / V
Hint:
Set Vm VT ratio to 1,0 if no Voltage Transformers are used.
Vb VT ratio [ /1 ]
Bus Voltage Transformers ratio.
Step: 0,1 V / V
Range: 0,1 500,0 V / V
Hint:
Set Vb VT ratio to 1,0 if no Voltage Transformers are used.
MainsNomVph-ph [V]
Nominal mains voltage (phase to phase).
Step: 1V
Range: 130 60000 V
Hint:
Both Mains and Bus nominal voltages must be set to the same value when no PT is used.
BusNomV [ V ] (FV)
Nominal bus voltage (phase to neutral).
Step: 1V
Range: 80 34641 V
Hint:
The nominal value can be externally changed using Force value function. However, it is intended for
changes between standard nominal voltages only (230 / 120 V) using Force value X source setpoints.
It is prohibited to use another controller values as a source for Force value in this case!!!
BusNomVph-ph [V]
Nominal bus voltage (phase to phase).
Step: 1V
Range: 130 60000 V
Hint:
Both Mains and Bus nominal voltages must be set to the same value when no PT is used.
NominMainsImp [ kW ] (FV)
Nominal power of the mains incomer. IDMT over load protection is based on this setpoint, as well as some
control loops internal adjustments.
Step: 1 kW
Range: 1 32000 kW
MainsCTprim [A]
Mains phases Current Transformers ratio primary side.
Step: 1A
Range: 1 15000 A
AuxCurrCTprim [A]
Auxiliaries Current Transformer ratio primary side.
Step: 1A
Range: 1 15000 A
ConvCoefPulse1 [ /X ] (FV)
ConvCoefPulse2 [ /X ] (FV)
ConvCoefPulse3 [ /X ] (FV)
ConvCoefPulse4 [ /X ] (FV)
The conversion ratio between incoming pulses at binary inputs PulseCounter X and output statistic values
PulseCounter X. The ratio defines how many pulses (rising edges) have to be sensed at the input in order to
increase the output value. Unfinished invisible parts are stored in the controller even in the case of power
supply failure. Physical unit of the output statistic value has to correspond to the ratio unit /X.
Step: 1 /X
Range: 1 65000 /X
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Hint:
Pulse width (both high/low levels) must be at least 100 ms in order to be correctly sensed!
Conversion ratio can be selected using the setpoints ConvCoefPulseX. The converted values are visible in
statistics values PulseCounter X. These values can be reset using Statistics window in InteliMonitor.
Comms settings
ControllerName
User-defined name, used for controller identification at remote connections. ControllerName is max 15
characters long and has to be entered using PC software.
Hint:
The setpoint can be changed only using PC SW when configuring IM-NT.
Contr. addr [ ]
Controller CAN bus and RS485 identification number. Each controller in the group has to have its own
unique number.
Step: 1
Range: 1 to 32
Hint:
When opening Direct or Modem connection to the controller (using PC monitoring/control SW), the Contr.
address has to correspond to the Gen-set setting in PC SW.
RS232(1)MdmIni [ ]
Auxiliary modem initialization string executed after the default modem initialization string. Used with
modem connected to the RS232(1) communication port.
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Hint:
Applicable only for MODEM(HW), MODEM(SW) and MODBUS-MDM(HW) modes.
Use for special AT command setting of your modem if default string does not initiate the modem properly. AT
commands must be separated using semicolon ;, max. length 31 characters.
The setpoint can be changed only using PC SW when configuring IM-NT.
AUTOMATIC: The ethernet connection settings is obtained automatically from the DHCP server. The
obtained settings is then copied to the related setpoints. If the process of obtaining the settings
from DHCP server is not successful the value 000.000.000.000 is copied to the setpoint IP
address and the module continues trying to obtain the settings.
This method is beneficial for AirGate connection as it makes the connection very easy, in fact
"plug and play". When this type of connection is opening the controller is specified by it's
AirGate ID and the IP address does not play any role.
IP address [-]
In fixed settings mode this setpoint is used to adjust the IP address of the ethernet interface of the controller.
Ask your IT specialist for help with this setting.
In Automatic settings mode this setpoint is used to display the IP address, which has been assigned by the
DHCP server.
Gateway IP [-]
In fixed settings mode this setpoint is used to adjust the IP address of the gateway of the network segment
where the controller is connected.
In Automatic settings mode this setpoint is used to display the gateway IP address which has been assigned
by the DHCP server.
A gateway is a device which connects the respective segment with the other segments and/or Internet.
ComApProtoPort [ 1 to 255 ]
This setpoint is used to adjust the port, which is used for ethernet connection to a PC with any of ComAp PC
program (i.e. InteliMonitor, GenConfig). This setpoint should be adjusted to 23, which is the default port used
by all ComAp PC programs. A different value should be used only in special situations as e.g. sharing one
public IP address among many controllers or to overcome a firewall restrictions.
DISABLED: This is a standard mode, in which the controller listens to the incoming traffic and
answers the TCP/IP queries addressed to him. This mode requires the controller to be
accessible from the remote device (PC), i.e. it must be accessible at a public and static IP
address if you want to connect to it from the Internet.
ENABLED: This mode uses the "AirGate" service, which hides all the issues with static/public address into a
black box and you do not need to take care about it. You just need only a connection to the
Internet. The AirGate server address is adjusted by the setpoint AirGate addr.
AirGate IP [-]
This setpoint is used for entering the domain name or IP address of the AirGate server. Use the free AirGate
server provided by ComAp at address airgate.comap.cz if your company does not operate it's own AirGate
server.
DNS IP [-]
In fixed settings mode this setpoint is used to adjust the domain name server (DNS), which is needed to
traslate domain names in e-mail addresses and server names into correct IP addresses.
In Automatic settings mode this setpoint is used to display DNS server, which has been assigned by the
DHCP server.
ComProtSetting
Horn timeout [ s ] (FV)
The maximum amount of time the Binary output Horn is closed (horn, buzzer will sound). OFF = the output
wont be activated, NO TIMEOUT = the output stays closed until the alarm has been reset.
Step: 1s
Range: OFF, 1 3600 s, NO TIMEOUT
BINARY INPUT
physical BinInp delay
BINARY INPUT no change
Internal value
ForceBlockDel1 [s]
ForceBlockDel2 [s]
ForceBlockDel3 [ s ] (FV)
Delays for Force block protection activation after the corresponding Binary input Force block is opened.
Protection deactivation is without delay. Protection is activated/deactivated independent on engine running
or not running state it depends only on the corresponding Force block X input.
Step: 0,1s
Range: 0,0 60,0 s
BinInpDelayX
Analog protect
The content depends on programmable protections settings. The protections defined in this group are
supposed general protections, not related to mains monitoring.
This list contains pre-set protections from default archives:
Mains protect
The content depends also on programmable protections settings. This list contains fixed protections, which
are always present:
OverldStrtEval [ % ] (FV)
Specifies the overload level, where the protection evaluation starts (see figure at 2PovrldStEvDel). Under
this level the protection is not active.
Step: 1 % of NominMainsImp
Range: 100 200 %
When the IDMT protection is activated the MCB is opened and the event is recorded in the Alarmlist and
History. The further MCB closing is blocked until Fault Reset has been pressed to clear the alarm.
2POvrldStEvDel * OverldStrtEval
Reaction time =
Pmains - OverldStrtEval
Where Reaction time is the amount of time from IDMT detection to the opening of the MCB.
Hint:
The maximum allowable Reaction time is 3600 sec.
Following example shows reaction times for OverldStrtEval = 100% in dependence on mains power and
setpoint 2PovrldStEvDel value:
Following example shows reaction times for OverldStrtEval = 110% in dependence on mains power and
setpoint 2PovrldStEvDel value:
OverldStrtEval
Maximal Reaction
Reaction time
time
2 POvrldStEvDel
Pmains
NominMainsImp
When the IDMT protection is activated the MCB is opened, the event is recorded in the Alarmlist and History.
The further MCB closing is blocked until Fault Reset has been pressed to clear the alarm.
Where Reaction time is the amount of time from IDMT detection to the opening of the MCB.
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Hint:
The maximum allowable Reaction time is 900 sec.
Imains [%] <=100 101 102 105 110 120 150 200
Mains2Inom del
0,1 No action 10 5 2 1 0,5 0,2 0,1
0,2 No action 20 10 4 2 1 0,4 0,2
0,5 No action 50 25 10 5 2,5 1 0,5
1,0 No action 100 50 20 10 5 2 1
2,0 No action 200 100 40 20 10 4 2
5,0 No action 500 250 100 50 25 10 5
10,0 No action No action 500 200 100 50 20 10
20,0 No action No action No action 400 200 100 40 20
50,0 No action No action No action No action 500 250 100 50
Mains2Inom del
Imains
Nomin current
VectorS limit []
Vector shift protection threshold level.
Step: 1
Range: 1 45
Hint:
To be sure of proper adjusting of VectorS limit, check Max VectorS value on the controller or PC software
screen. Max VectorS value is set to zero when transiting to parallel, and then accumulates the maximum
reached value (positive only) during parallel operation. Thus, during the normal operation, only the
background noise is accumulated (usually max 3), and the protection level should be set to approximately
twice the value of this noise.
Bus protect
Hint:
If bus voltage is measured at the same point by IM-NT and by IGS-NT controllers then it is recommended to
set bus protection setpoints to same values in IM-NT and gen-set controllers. Otherwise it might happen that
there is discordance between evaluation of healthy bus and it can lead to situation that gen-set controllers
realize the bus as healthy but IM-NT prevents reverse synchronizing keeping Sys start/stop to gen-set
controllers active.
AMF settings
EmergStart del [ s ] (FV)
Delay between the mains failure and the command to start the gen-set group, i.e. closing the binary output
Sys start/stop.
Step: 1s
Range: 0 600 s
Hint:
Link the output Sys start/stop with the inputs Sys start/stop at the gen-set controllers to achieve the
automatic start. Gen-set controllers have to be in AUT mode in order to react on this input.
BreakerOverlap [ s ] (FV)
MGCB application only
When limited time of running in parallel with mains is required, BreakerOverlap defines max time of running
in parallel with mains. During this time soft transfer of load is activated. Used in AUT and TEST modes.
This setpoint is valid during transfer of load from gen-set to the Mains and also in TEST mode. During
TestOnLoad the gen-sets remain in parallel until imported power from Mains goes under 5% of Nominal
power but minimum for BreakerOverlap time.
Step: 0,1 s
Range: 0,0 300,0 s
Pwr management
#Pwr mgmt mode [ ABS (kW) / ABS (kVA) / REL (%) ]
ABS (kW): Setpoints #LoadResStrt X and #LoadResStop X are set in absolute values in kW.
ABS (kVA): Setpoints #LoadResStrt X and #LoadResStop X are set in absolute values in kVA. Nominal
kVA of each gen-set is calculated from Nomin current and Gen nom V setpoints.
REL (%): Setpoints #%LdResStrt and #%LdResStop are set in relative values in %. Then % means
minimum allowable relative power reserve of all running gen-sets in % of Nomin power.
#SysAMFstrtDel [s]
System start delay between input Sys start/stop closing and start of Power Management System. When
input Sys start/stop is controlled by mains decoupling relay, this setpoint adjusts the delay between the
mains failure and the emergency start of the gen-sets. If the MCB feedback is closed, Power management is
started with 1s delay after the input Sys start/stop closing - parallel operation with the mains.
Step: 1s
Range: 0 600 s
Hint:
Descriptions of the following # setpoints are related mostly to the gen-set controllers and are included in
IM-NT from compatibility purposes only.
#LoadResStrt 1 (2, 3, 4) [ kX ]
Active if Pwr mgmt mode = ABS (kW) / ABS (kVA).
Required system load reserve, or in the other words load reserve defines the maximum allowable load jump.
The active set of load reserve setpoints 1, 2, 3, 4 is selectable via binary inputs Load reserve 2, 3, 4.
When the required load reserve is not achieved, another gen-set is started. The system can work with active
(kW) or apparent (kVA) power.
Step: 1 kX
Range: -32000 #LoadResStop 1 (2,3,4) kX
#LoadResStop 1 (2, 3, 4) [ kX ]
Active if Pwr mgmt mode = ABS (kW) / ABS (kVA).
The active set of load reserve setpoints 1, 2, 3, 4 is selectable via binary inputs Load reserve 2, 3, 4. When
#LoadResStop 1 (2, 3, 4) level is achieved, the gen-set with the lowest priority (highest setpoint Priority) is
stopped.
Next gen-set is stopped when:
PBNom > PAkt + Reserve
PBNom Sum of the nominal power of all gen-sets on the bus apart of the one, which is going to be
stopped.
PAkt System load
Reserve #LoadResStop 1 or 2 or 3 or 4
Step: 1 kX
Range: #LoadResStrt 1 (2,3,4) 32000 kX
PBNom Sum of the nominal power of all gen-sets on the bus apart of the one, which is going to be
stopped.
PAkt System load
%Reserve #%LdResStop 1 or 2 or 3 or 4
Step: 1%
Range: #%LdResStrt 1 (2,3,4) 110 %
Hint:
If additional Minimum Running Power system is used, the engine might not stop even if required by load
reserves. Yet another conditions must be fulfilled in this case.
#OverldNextDel [s]
The delay before next gen-set start-up in Pwr management when the system load is equal or higher than
nominal power of all gen-sets on the bus.
Delay is not used, when the first gen-set(s) starts. Delay is used only when in island parallel operation, not in
mains parallel.
Step: 1s
Range: 0 3600 s
#NextStopDel [s]
The delay before next gen-set stopping in Pwr management. When delay is elapsed, the gen-set starts soft
unload, opens GCB, cools down and stops.
Step: 1s
Range: 0 36000 s
#SlowStopDel [s]
When the Slow stop protection occurs, the controller announces to the rest of the system, that the engine is
no more ready.
a) If there are another sets ready to start and supply the load, the protection waits until the substitute engine
starts and connects to the bus. Then the engine with the active Slow stop protection softly unloads, cools
down and stops. The controller waits for substitute engine max for #SlowStopDel time.
b) If there is no other set to start, the protection activates immediately. If soft unload possible (another set is
running or MCB is closed) engine is softly unloaded, if not, GCB opens immediately.
As every protection it has to be reset by operator to get ready again.
Step: 1s
Range: 0 600 s
#MinRunPower 1 (2, 3) [ kW ]
Following description is valid for gen-set controllers only and has informative character here:
It is minimum required power of gen-set group (sum of Nomin power of running gen-sets). When Binary input
Sys start/stop is closed, starts and stays running such a number of gen-sets to keep selected
#MinRunPower X value. This is independent on load reserves system, so even if there is high load reserve
that would allow to stop some engines, Minimum Running Power system may force them to keep running.
When binary input MinRunPower X is closed, the corresponding #MinRun power X value is selected. When
more binary inputs MinRunPower X are closed, the higher number has higher priority. When no input closed,
no #MinRunPower X is selected and minimum running power is zero, leaving only the load reserves system
to work.
Step: 1 kW
Range: 0 65000 kW
Hint:
An engine will be stopped only if the sum of remaining gen-sets nominal powers is higher or equal to
#MinRunPower X level.
#RunHrsMaxDiff [h]
Maximum allowed Running hours difference between gen-sets. Conditions to take part in Running Hours
Equalization:
Pwr management = ENABLED.
#PriorAutoSwap = RUN HOURS EQU
Binary input Sys start/stop is closed.
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When a gen-set reaches #RunHrsMaxDiff value its Priority is automatically swapped with lowest priority gen-
set that takes part in Running Hours Equalization.
Step: 1h
Range: 0 - 65000 h
#PwrBandContr 1
#PwrBandContr 2
#PwrBandContr 3
#PwrBandContr 4 [ 1 / 2 / 1+2 / 3 / 1+3 / 2+3 / 1+2+3 ]
According to selected controller addresses combination (controllers must have addresses 1-3), running gen-
sets are selected based on the actual site load.
The limits of site power bands are given by nominal powers of particular gen-sets. The gen-sets that are
required to run in certain power band get the priorities 1, other gen-sets get the priority 32. This system does
not influence the setpoint Priority.
Example:
Gen-set 1 = 20 kW
Gen-set 2 = 50 kW
Gen-set 3 = 100 kW
#PwrBandContr1 = 1 (active if load under 20-#LoadResStrt X kW)
#PwrBandContr2 = 1+2 (active between 20 .. 70-#LoadResStrt X kW)
#PwrBandContr3 = 3 (active between 70 .. 100-#LoadResStrt X kW)
#PwrBandContr4 = 2+3 (active between 100 .. 150-#LoadResStrt X kW)
Above the last power band, all gen-sets will be instructed to run.
#PwrBandChngDlUp [s]
Delay for #PwrBandContr X setpoints. The site load must stay in another power band for more than
#PwrBandChngDlUp to switch to this power band, i.e. select different gen-sets to run.
Step: 1s
Range: 0 3600 s
#PwrBandChngDlDn [s]
Delay for #PwrBandContr X setpoints. The site load must stay in another power band for more than
#PwrBandChngDlDn to switch to this power band, i.e. select different gen-sets to run.
Step: 1s
Range: 0 3600 s
Control group [ ]
Defines the logical group which links this IM-NT with other gen-sets on the CAN bus. The gen-sets in each
logical group make the Load Sharing and VAr Sharing independently on other groups, allowing more such
groups to be present on the CAN bus. IM-NT will influence the speed/power and voltage/PF of the gen-sets
that have the same group.
Groups can be linked together using GroupLink tools.
Step: 1
Range: COMMON (=1), 2 32
GroupLinkLeft
GroupLinkRight [ ]
These setpoints define the gen-set groups present to both sides of a special breaker (Bus-Tie Breaker). The
information about the breaker status is sent to all controllers via CAN bus and the affected controllers will
behave according to it.
Step: 1
Range: COMMON (=1), 2 32
Hint:
Sync/Load ctrl
Voltage window [ % ] (FV)
Maximum difference between mains and bus voltage. In case of BTB application, the difference between
BusLeft and BusRight voltage.
Step: 0,1 % of MainsNomV / BusLNomV
Range: 0,0 100,0 % of MainsNomV / BusLNomV
Hint:
The limit type (MainsNomV or BusLNomV) depends on the application type MCB, MGCB / BTB.
See Voltage phases match indication on the controller Synchronizing screen.
Example 1.
Voltage match 1 2 3 Note:
1 1 0 Phase L3 is out of voltage window
Example 2.
Voltage match 1 2 3 Note:
1 1 1 All phases are in voltage window
BtoM AngleReq []
Requested phase difference between mains and bus voltage during synchronizing. Use this setpoint for
phase correction of potential transformers connection.
Step: 1
Range: -45 to +45
LOAD
T1
MCB GCB
3x 230/ 400 VAC
G
3 3x 10kV 4 L1 ,L2 ,L3 ,N
T2 3
Vm Im MCB Vb
IM- NT
Speed of load ramping to the Mains depends on setting of Load ramp in IM-NT and also in gen-set
controllers.
The Mains import increase/decrease behaves according to following images:
Volt/PF ctrl
Voltage gain [%]
Gain of voltage control loop.
Step: 0,1 %
Range: 0,0 to +200,0 %
PF gain [%]
Gain of power factor control loop.
Step: 0,1 %
Range: 0,0 200,0 %
PF int [%]
Relative integration factor of power factor control loop. Increasing of integration value causes quicker
response.
Step: 1%
Range: 0 100 %
Hint:
When any gain setpoint is set to zero, the corresponding control loop is switched OFF.
PF gain and PF int setpoints are active only when the gen-set runs parallel to mains.
Force value
Force value 1-16 [X]
Source setpoints containing the alternative values for selected target setpoints. The setpoint with index X
corresponds to the Force value Xth function.
Hint:
As the source for Force value channel can be used any compatible value in the controller (in general all
values and setpoints of types integer8,16,32). In that case the corresponding Force value X setpoint is
unused on that channel.
ExtValue1LoLim [X]
ExtValue2LoLim [X]
ExtValue3LoLim [X]
ExtValue4LoLim [X]
ExtValueX low limit. The value is not decreased under this limit, even if the request still exists (via binary
input ExtValueX down).
Step: 1X
Range: -32000 ExtValueXHiLim X
ExtValue1HiLim [X]
ExtValue2HiLim [X]
ExtValue3HiLim [X]
ExtValue4HiLim [X]
ExtValueX high limit. The value is not increased above this limit, even if the request still exists (via binary
input ExtValueX up).
Step: 1X
Range: ExtValueXLoLim 32000 X
ExtValue1deflt [ X ] (FV)
ExtValue2deflt [ X ] (FV)
ExtValue3deflt [ X ] (FV)
ExtValue4deflt [ X ] (FV)
ExtValueX default (starting) value. If ExtValueX is changed from this default value using Modbus command,
the new value is kept in ExtValueX until another command arrives or until the controller has been switched
off. If the binary input ExtValueXreset is active, the ExtValueX is held at this value regardless of other
conditions.
Step: 1X
Range: ExtValueXLoLim ExtValueXHiLim X
Load shedding
All LOAD SHED outputs are activated (closed) to trip the unessential load when gen-set group goes to
island:
e) Before MGCB closes after mains fail and gen-set group is instructed to start in AUT mode (MGCB
application only).
f) Before first GCB closes after mains fail and gen-set group is instructed to start in AUT mode (MCB
application only).
g) When MCB opens from parallel to mains operation in AUT mode (to island-parallel operation).
h) Before MCB is opened in MAN mode by button (to island-parallel operation).
The load shedding function is active in all controller modes except OFF.
Load shedding has three steps and each step is linked with its own Load shed x binary output. There is only
one load shed level and delay for all three steps as well as recon level and delay. Load shed can only move
from one step to the next, e.g. No LoadShed to LdShed S1 to LdShed S2 to LdShed S3 and vice versa.
If manual reconnection of the load is desired, the AutoLd recon setpoint needs to be disabled (AutoLd recon
= DISABLED) and the MAN load recon binary input needs to be configured.
Rising edge on this input resets the controller to a lower stage, but only if the load is under the Ld recon level
at that moment.
PLC settings
The content depends on actual PLC configuration. Contains all setpoints related to the configurable PLC
blocks. If this setpoint group is empty, it is not displayed.
Timer settings
TimerChannel 1-16
Defines the setting of particular timer channel.
There is 16 channels, each defines occurrence date and time (year, month, day, hour, minute), duration time
(in minutes, maximum is 24*60), repeating period (day, week, month, once). In case of week day of the
week selection, when should be executed + selection of repeating (every 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th week); In case of
month day of the month selection (e.g. every 3rd day or every 2nd Monday)
Every channel can be disabled by blocking input (physical input or logical output). If blocking input is active
then the timer is not activated.
Act. calls/SMS
History record [ DISABLED / ENABLED ] (FV)
Enables or disables active calls/SMS/mails to selected phone, mobile or mail address when a History record
type protection occurs.
Hint:
If enabled for an SMS type active call, an empty Alarmlist would be sent, as this type of protection does not
appear there. So together with the Alarmlist content, the prefix of the History record (Hst in english) is sent
to indicate the reason for the active call (available in future SW versions).
AcallCH1..3-Type(FV)
Up to three separate channels are available for any of the following types of messages:
DISABLED: Channel is disabled.
DATA-ANA: Standard analog modem connection to monitoring SW.
DATA-GSM: Standard GSM modem connection to monitoring SW.
DATA-ISDN: Standard ISDN modem connection to monitoring SW.
DATA-CDMA: CDMA modem connection to monitoring SW.
SMS-GSM: Channel sends SMS message via GSM network. Only with GSM modem connected.
SMS-CDMA: Channel sends SMS message via CDMA network. Only with CDMA modem connected.
IB-E-MAIL: Channel sends E-mail. Only when IG-IB connected.
IB-EML-SMS: Channel sends E-mail in short format (SMS). Only when IG-IB connected.
An Email contains
- header with serial number and application info
- Alarm list contents
- latest 20 History records (reason, date, time)
Example of EML-SMS:
AL=(Sd Water Temp,Wrn Water Temp,!Emerg Stop,ActCallCH1Fail)
Hint:
GSM modem must be connected to controller for Active GSM call or SMS.
IG-IB does not support direct SMS, just as an email.
Connected device type (Analog / GSM / ISDN / CDMA modem) is recognized automatically.
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AcallCH1..3-Addr
Address for channel 1...3 active call. Each above message type has either a phone number or an e-mail
address associated to it.
For more details see PC software guide chapter IG-IB Internet communication.
Hint:
To receive active call run InteliMonitor Type of connection = Active call. Active call window contains list of
received ANT files. Each list item contains Gen-set name, Date, Time, controller serial number.
NumberRings AA [ ]
Number of rings prior to answering the modem connection from PC to controller.
Step: 1
Range: 1 30
Hint:
NumberRings AA change is not accepted immedately but after controller is switched on or when modem is
connected to controller.
ActCallAttempt [ 1 to 250 ]
When an active call is issued, this setpoint defines the number of attempts to deliver the message.
Step: 1
Range: 1 to 250
Hint:
Timeout for connection is 90 sec and after 120 sec controller starts the next attempt. During the time the
controller is trying to issue an active call, incoming calls are blocked.
Acall+SMS lang [ 1 to 7 ]
The setpoint specifies in which language the SMS and e-mail messages are issued in case of active call.
The adjusted number corresponds with order of language as configured in GenConfig. If the selected
number is out of range of possible languages of the controller, the first language is selected as default.
Date/Time
Time stamp act [ DISABLED / CONDITION / ALWAYS ] (FV)
Defines the activity of time stamp function:
DISABLED No periodic records are made.
CONDITION Records are made with period given by Time stamp per only if binary input Time
stamp act is active.
ALWAYS Records are made with period given by Time stamp per regardless of any condition.
#Time [HHMMSS]
Real time clock adjustment.
2 - RxD 2 - RxD
RS232
RS 232
RS232
3 - TxD 3 - TxD
230 VAC 5 - GND 5 - GND
0 VDC
- +
Battery
GenConfig functions
Extension modules addressing
All I/O function or protection configuration
Setpoints adjusting
Sensor characteristics modification
History record modification
Password level protection modification (password value must be changed in DriveMonitor)
Controller firmware (mhx file) upgrade
Controller application file Up/Down load
Language translator enables
o Create Dictionary between two languages (Dictionary can be used repeatedly)
o Translate current text in Controller (in any language)
o Add new language (up to five)
Configuration steps
Following configuration steps are available in GenConfig software:
Select Extension modules when more inputs and outputs are required
Configure Binary inputs as Protection or Function
Configure Binary outputs
Configure Analog inputs as Protection or Function
Configure History record
Configure password protection
Add/Translate the language
Modbus protocol
Standard protocol enables receive/transmit any data or command from a Master system:
Direct connection: RS232, RS422, RS485
Modem connection
9600, 19200, 38400 or 57600 bps, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity
Transfer mode RTU
Function 3 (Read Multiply Registers)
Function 6 (Write Single Register)
Function 16 (Write Multiply Registers)
The response to an incoming message depends on the communication speed. The delay is not shorter
than the time needed to send/receive 3 and characters.
The complete description of Modbus communication protocol can be found in Modbus Protocol Reference
Guide PI-MBUS-300 and Open Modbus Specification Release 1.0. Both documents are available from web
site at http://www.modicon.com/openmbus/ .
Hint:
Detail Modbus command description see in ComAp Communication guide.
Technical data
Hint:
Technical data of the controller and extension modules find in the IGS-NT-Installation guide-x.y.pdf.