Reference Guide: Inteli New Technology Modular Gen-Set Controller
Reference Guide: Inteli New Technology Modular Gen-Set Controller
Reference Guide: Inteli New Technology Modular Gen-Set Controller
REFERENCE GUIDE
!! Warnings !!
Remote control
The NT controller can be remotely controlled. In case that maintenance needs to be done to the gen-set,
check the following to ensure that the engine cannot be started.
To be sure:
Disconnect remote control via RS232 line
Disconnect input REMOTE START/STOP
or
Disconnect output STARTER and output GCB CLOSE/OPEN
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
ESC (Capital letters in the frame) buttons on the front panel
Break Return (Italic) set points
Generator protections (Bold) Set point group
REMOTE START/STOP (Capital letters) binary inputs and outputs
Cyan background Valid only for IS-NT
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.
Switch the controller to MAN mode and disconnect the Binary outputs Starter and Fuel
to avoid unexpected automatic start of gen-set and GCB closing.
The following instructions are for qualified personnel only. To avoid personal injury do
not perform any action not specified in this User guide !!!
CAUTION!
As this application does not control the generator circuit breaker it is expected that the breaker will be
opened externally from the supervisory PLC when a 2nd level alarm occurs. Use combined alarm status
outputs (such as CommonAlLev 2) to get the information about pending alarms.
OFF-MAN-AUT mode
OFF mode
Outputs STARTER, GCB CLOSE/OPEN and FUEL SOLENOID are not energized.
Gen-set cannot be started. If START,STOP,GCB ON/OFF buttons are pressed the controller will not
respond.
When the gen-set is running it is not possible to switch directly to OFF mode. First you have to stop the
engine.
MAN mode
1) START - starts the gen-set.
2) The controller starts synchronizing to the Mains or other gen-sets when binary input Force sync is closed
and keeps synchronizing until GCB feedback/MCB feedback closes. When the synchronizing conditions
are fulfilled it is indicated by closed output In synchronism. Status of this output can be used for an
external control device (e.g. PLC) as a signal to close GCB/MCB. The synchronization to mains voltage
is provided also in case of dead bus (both MCB and GCB are open). Regardless of that, the BO In
synchronism indicates synchronism with the mains voltage and closing of the GCB to dead bus is not
blocked within the controller. During synchronization, the LED of the currently open CB is flashing to
indicate the synchronization process, in case of both MCB and GCB open, the GCB LED flashes.
3) STOP
a) While the engine is running: goes into cooling state and stops the engine.
b) During cooling state causes immediate engine stop.
Hint:
The gen-set is permitted to run unloaded for unlimited time.
Controller does not automatically start the gen-set when Rem start/stop input is closed.
Load control type in mains parallel depends on ProcessControl: #SysLdCtrlPtM = BASELOAD or
LDSHARING setpoint.
AUT mode
1) The gen-set does not respond to START and STOP buttons.
2) The gen-set starts when binary input Rem start/stop is closed.
3) The controller starts synchronizing to the Mains or other gen-sets when binary input Force sync is
closed and keeps synchronizing until GCB feedback/MCB feedback closes. When the synchronizing
conditions are fulfilled it is indicated by closed output In synchronism. Status of this output can be used
for an external control device (e.g. PLC) as a signal to close GCB/MCB. The synchronization to mains
voltage is provided also in case of dead bus (both MCB and GCB are open). Regardless of that, the BO
In synchronism indicates synchronism with the mains voltage and closing of the GCB to dead bus is not
blocked within the controller. During synchronization, the LED of the currently open CB is flashing to
indicate the synchronization process, in case of both MCB and GCB open, the GCB LED flashes.
4) The gen-set keeps running until Rem start/stop opens regardless of GCB/MCB feedback status.
Set Basic setting: FltRes GoToMAN = ENABLED to avoid automatic engine start when pressing FAULT
RESET after any 2nd level alarm (Shutdown, Slow stop, Breaker Open&Cooldown).
Local Baseload
Selected gen-set from island or mains parallel running group can be loaded to constant LocalBaseload
value. This engine is taken out from Load sharing. LocalBaseload value is reduced only when common
group (actual) load is lower than this value.
The gen-sets in the group will try to match their LocalBaseloads (when more than one) based on their
controller addresses, so the first limited would be the one with the highest CAN address. I.e. this function will
switch-off automatically in one or more controllers if there is not enough load to cover all the requested
LocalBaseloads.
Important setpoints: ProcessControl: LocalBaseload.
Import-Export
Gen-set group is controlled to keep constant (or adjustable) Import or Export value. The external controller
InteliMains NT must be connected on the CAN2 to control gen-set group kW I/E.
Important setpoints: ProcessControl: #SysLdCtrlPtM = LDSHARING.
Hint:
To use Prelubrication, configure Binary output PRELUBR PUMP first.
Prelubrication is disabled in controller OFF mode or if Prelubr time is set to zero.
Binary output PRELUBR PUMP is opened when engine is running.
Prelubrication cycle starts with PrelubrPause after engine stop.
Prelubrication cycle starts immediately when controller power supply is switched on or when mode changes
from OFF to MAN or AUT or after Emergency stop was reset. An Alarmlist message “Not lubricated” is active
until this first lubrication cycle has been completed.
Engine cooling
Engine warming
Generator nominal voltage is 231V but during Cranking is forced to 1000V until engine in Idle state (at least
one of condition has to be fulfilled).
BO: Starter
Starting RPM level.
BO: Starter
Idle time
Starter switched off.
RPM
Transition Idle - > Nominal RPM.
BO: Idle/Nominal
Underspeed protection unblocked.
= 5s
Underspeed unblocking Electrical protections enabled. (If
generator voltage is OK and
Max stab time GCB closed before this time has
elapsed, electrical protections
are enabled with GCB closing.)
ProtDel GroupX
„Engine running only“
protections of group X (=1 - 3)
enabled.
measured RPM = 0
Stop bu tton pressed (MAN
mode).
Synchronizing sequences
In this application the activity of various regulation processes is forced by external signals. Description of the
mechanism of forward/reverse synchronizing and appropriate input/output signals follows.
GCB feedback
IG/IS-NT Superior
In synchronism GCB close/open
COX application control
Force sync system
synchronising
BI GCB feedback
BI Force sync
BO In synchronism
Reverse synchronizing
The synchronization starts after BI Force sync closes. The controller closes BO In synchronism after all
conditions for voltage, frequency, phase, dwell time are fulfilled. This signal can be used for an external
device to close MCB. After the MCB is closed, the controller stops synchronizing.
GCB feedback
IG/IS-NT Superior
MCB feedback In synchronism MCB close/open
COX application control
system
Force sync
synchronising
ON
BI GCB feedback
BI MCB feedback
BI Force sync
BO In synchronism
PLC functions
For PLC functions description see IGS-NT-2.6-Application guide.pdf.
Binary selector
This function enables to change the following CAN values transmitted to ECU via J1939 or binary output
only. The change can be provided by setpoint or via Binary input. There are four Bin selector channels
available.
59 Overvoltage • •
27 Undervoltage • •
47 Voltage Assymetry • •
81H Overfrequency • •
81L Underfrequency • •
50+51 Overcurrent • •
46 Current Unbalance • •
32 Overload • •
50N+64 Earth Fault • •
32R Reverse Power • •
25 Synchronism Check • •
47 Phase Rotation • •
37 Undercurrent • @
•@
55 Power Factor •@ •@
71 Gas (Fuel) Level • •
Protection groups
There are two groups of protections in the controller: fix and universal (configurable)
PROTECTION GROUP CONFIGURABILITY SETTINGS
Analogu protection Configurable Analog protect
Generator
Configurable Gener protect
protection
Mains protections Configurable Mains protect
Engine params, Gener protect, Mains protect, Analog
Fix protections Fix
protect
The event appears in the Alarmlist and is recorded into the history log.
The gen-set can't be started again while there is a BOC alarm in the
BrkOpen&CoolDn 2
Alarmlist.
Activates the output Common BOC as well as the standard alarm outputs.
The protection is only recorded into the history log.
In applications which control the MCB this protection causes opening of the
MCB. The gen-set can continue operation in island mode if required. The
MCB can be closed back as soon as there isn't any mains protection active
(including the built-in mains protections).
In applications which do not control the MCB this protection causes
opening of the GCB. The controller waits then for the MCB to open. After
Mains Protect 2
that the gen-set can continue operation in island mode if required. As soon
as there isn't any mains protection active (including the built-in mains
protections) the GCB is opened again and the controller waits for the MCB
to close. After that the gen-set can continue operation in parallel-to-mains
mode if required.
Activates the output Common MP.
This alarm type is not overriden by the input Sd Override.
The alarm appears in the Alarmlist and is recorded into the history log.
It causes immediate stop of the gen-set without unloading and cooling
phase.
Sd Override 2 The gen-set can't be started again while there is a Sd override alarm in the
Alarmlist.
Activates the standard alarm outputs.
This alarm type is not overriden by the input Sd Override.
*) Yellow color of Gen-set indication LED is available only in IS-NT. In IG-NT, „Y“ indication of LED means
that both red and green LEDs are on.
Hint:
The Standard alarm outputs are Alarm and Horn.
Blocking types
BLOCKING TYPE DESCRIPTION
All the time The alarms are beeing evaluated all the time the controller is switched on.
The alarms are beeing evaluated only while the gen-set is running. The evaluation
RunOnlyBlkDel1
begins RunOnlyBlkDel1 seconds after the engine has been started.
The alarms are beeing evaluated only while the gen-set is running. The evaluation
RunOnlyBlkDel2
begins RunOnlyBlkDel2 seconds after the engine has been started.
The alarms are beeing evaluated only while the gen-set is running. The evaluation
RunOnlyBlkDel3
begins RunOnlyBlkDel3 seconds after the engine has been started.
The alarms are beeing evaluated while the input Force block 1 is not active. The
Force block 1
evaluation begins ForceBlockDel1 seconds after the input has been deactivated.
The alarms are beeing evaluated while the input Force block 2 is not active. The
Force block 2
evaluation begins ForceBlockDel2 seconds after the input has been deactivated.
The alarms are beeing evaluated while the input Force block 3 is not active. The
Force block 3
evaluation begins ForceBlockDel3 seconds after the input has been deactivated.
The alarms are beeing evaluated while the generator is expected to provide correct
voltage and frequency. That means the alarms start to be evaluated after transition
El. prot form Idle to Running phase when the period of Max stab time has already elapsed,
remain beeing evaluated while the gen-set is running at nominal speed (regardless
of GCB position) and stop to be evaluated by transition to the Cooling phase.
Generator:
IDMT overcurrent BOC Basic settings: Nomin current; Gener
protect: 2Inom del
IDMT Active power BOC Gener protect: OverldStrtEval;
2POvrldStrtEvDel
Shortcurrent BOC Gener protect: Ishort; Ishort del
Generator voltage: Ug1>, Ug1<, Ug2>, BOC Gener protect: Gen >V BOC; Gen <V BOC;
Ug2<, Ug3>, Ug3< Gen V del.
Generator voltage: Ug1>>, Ug2>>, Ug3>> Sd Gener protect: Gen >V Sd; Gen V del.
Generator frequency: fg<, fg> BOC Gener protect: Gen >f; Gen <f; Gen V del
Bus:
Bus voltage (limits derived from generator MP Mains protect: Mains >V MP; Mains <V MP;
protections) Mains V del
Bus frequency (limits derived from generator MP Mains protect: Mains >f; Mains <f; Mains f
protections) del
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Default - configurable
Reverse power (UnivState 1) BOC Gener protect: Reverse power; ReversePwr
del
Batt <V, Batt >V (UnivState 2) Wrn Analog protect: Batt >V; Batt <V; Batt V del
EarthFaultCurr (UnivState 5) BOC Gener protect: EarthFaultCurr; EthCurr del
Gen Current unbalance BOC Gener protect: Gen I unbal; Gen I unb del
Gen Voltage unbalance BOC Gener protect: Gen V unbal;Gen V unb del
Bus Voltage unbalance BOC Mains protect: Mains V unbal; Mains Vunb
del
Basic settings:
VoltProtSelect= PHASE- PHASE
Gener protect: Gen> V BOC Bus V L1-L2
Gen< V BOC Bus V L2-L3
Gen> V Sd Bus V L3-L1
Gen V del
Gen>f
Bus freq
Gen<f
Gen f del
Hint
Gener protect is a setpoints group that contain setpoints related to mains protection evaluation. BOC L1
under, Gen V L1-N and etc are alarms that occurs when genset protection is evaluated.
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For more information about Genset protection see chapter Setpoints / Gener protect of this manual.
Shutdown override
If the Binary input shutdown override (Sd override) is closed, all 2nd level protections are disabled to allow
engine run in an emergency situation, e.g. sprinkler devices power supply.
All protections are shown in Alarmlist and recorded into History, but the controller doesn’t stop the engine
because of them. If the input is deactivated and some protections are still active or not yet reset, the
controller starts to take these protections into account and consequently stops the engine.
Hint:
All 2nd level protections are locked out, except of these:
- Emergency stop
- Overspeed
- Underspeed (only if Fuel solenoid = GAS ENGINE)
- Binary and analog protections configured as Sd override type. In fact this protection type means
"Unoverridable shutdown", i.e. it works the same way as standard shutdown protection, however it can not
be overriden (blocked) by the Sd override input.
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-2.6.pdf.
Emergency stop
If the input is activated, engine shutdown is immediately issued. It has a character of a “Shutdown”-
protection type protection, however some special behaviour follows in the case of its activation:
- Outputs Ignition, Ventilation, Cooling pump, Prelubr pump are switched off, regardless of the engine
state.
- This input cannot be overridden with the input Sd override.
Hint:
Alarm type is set to “No protection”, as this input itself creates the shutdown protection.
Input is inverted (= normally closed) in default configuration to achieve maximum security (broken wire).
Nominal speed
When this input is activate, the controller state is forced from Idle state to Running state, during the start of
the engine. This action is allowed only 5 seconds after the starter is disangaged ( = 5 seconds after
beginning of Idle time). This 5 seconds delay is caused by the fact, that 5 seconds after starter
disangagement, the Underspeed protection is not evaluated ( possible RPM swing).
So even if the LBI: Nominal speed is active all the time, the controller will be forced into the Running state 5
seconds after starter is disangaged.
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This binary input is not working in Cooling state, the controller is not forced back to the running state neither
when Cooling speed = Nominal nor Idle.
Hint:
Use this input if you want to shorten the start-up procedure in an AMF situation.
PrestartBypass
If the input is closed, the controller bypasses the Prestart time and activates the Starter output immediately.
Hint:
Use this input to bypass the pre-glow / prelubrication time in the case that the engine has run a short time
before.
Oil press
Behavior for Inverted = Open to activate configuration:
Binary input must be closed when engine is not running and opened when it is running. "Sd Oil press B" is
activated when input is opened on not running engine (“still engine” condition) or when stays closed for time
period set by Engine protect: RunOnlyBlkDel1 after engine start. "Sd Oil press B" protection is not active
when input is not configured.
Sd override
If the input is closed, all 2nd level protections are disabled to allow engine run in an emergency situation, e.g.
sprinkler devices power supply.
All protections are shown in Alarmlist and recorded into History, but the controller doesn’t stop the engine
because of them. If the input is deactivated and some protections are still active or not yet reset, the
controller starts to take these protections into account and consequently stops the engine.
Hint:
All 2nd level protections are locked out, except of:
- Emergency stop
- Overspeed
- Underspeed (only if Fuel solenoid = GAS ENGINE)
Emerg. manual
This input is designed to allow the gen-set to be controlled externally, not by the controller.
This feature is especially designed for marine gen-sets, which are supposed to be started manually as the
controller has no power supply before the gen-set is started. It may be also useful in case of testing the gen-
set or in case of a failure, which does not allow the gen-set to be controlled by the controller, but the gen-set
itself is stays operational.
The controller behaves following way:
- Shows the text EmergMan in the engine status on the main screen.
- Stops all functions regarding the gen-set control, deactivates all outputs related to it.
- Stop Fail alarm is not beeing evaluated and stop solenoid is not activated if nonzero speed is detected.
- Voltage, current, power and other electric measurements are active.
- When the input is deactivated, the controller takes control over the gen-set according to the situation in
which the gen-set was in the moment of deactivation. I.e. the gen-set remains running loaded if it was
running and GCB was closed in the moment the input was deactivated.
Hint:
For successful recovery from a running state when the input is deactivated it is recommended to use pulse-
type control outputs instead of continous-type. E.g. Stop Solenoid for fuel supply control and GCB ON coil,
GCB OFF coil for breaker control.
RunIndication1
RunIndication2
RunIndication3
Any of three binary inputs can be used for engine running indication e.g. via Oil pressure contact. Active
Running indication blocks engine start (to avoid starter damage).
StartBlocking
The input blocks the engine start. If active, NotReady state is shown on the controller screen and a message
appears in the Alarmlist. As soon as input is deactivated, engine start is enabled again.
Hint:
Use this input for cooperation with external supervisory device, such as PLC. It can prevent the engine to be
started because of some reasons not known to the controller.
AccessLock int
If the input is closed, no setpoints can be adjusted from the controller front panel.
Hint:
For IS-NT and IG-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.
For remote displays 2 and 3 use AccessLock D#2 or AccessLock D#3.
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 D#3
If the input is closed, no setpoints can be adjusted and no commands can be issued from IS-Display #3.
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:
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. When opened the controller is switched to previous
mode.
If the engine is running, the active input has no effect. The controller switches to OFF mode only after the
engine has been stopped.
Hint:
Use this input to block the engine start during service.
The control unit recovers to the previous mode if BI Remote OFF opened.
Remote MAN
Active binary input forces the controller mode to MAN.
Hint:
The control unit recovers to the previous mode if BI Remote MAN opened.
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.
The control unit recovers to the previous mode if BI Remote AUT opened.
GroupLink
If the 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.
StartButton
Binary input has the same function as Start button on the controller front panel. It is only active in MAN mode
and when setpoint Basic settings -> Local Button is set to EXTBUTTONS or BOTH.
StopButton
Binary input has the same function as Stop button on the controller front panel. It is only active in MAN mode
and when setpoint Basic settings -> Local Button is set to EXTBUTTONS or BOTH.
FaultResButton
Binary input has the same function as Fault reset button on the controller front panel.
To enable this function, set the setpoint Basic settings -> Local Button to EXTBUTTONS or BOTH.
HornResButton
Binary input has the same function as Horn reset button on the controller front panel.
Force sync
If the input is closed, controller will start to synchronize the voltages measured at generator and mains/bus
terminals, regardless of the actual state of MCB and GCB feedbacks.
Alt brightness
Active binary input switches controller display backlight to the alternative setting. Alternative intensity of the
backlight can be set independently using the controller panel buttons.
Hint:
Input available in IG-NT/EE and modifications only. For IG-Display and IS-Display modules, this binary input
is located in the Power connector and it’s function is fixed (not configurable).
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. SMS in the case of a mains failure to report that the engine has successfully
started (linked from the output Gen params OK) and later on to report that the engine has stopped again
(linked from the inverted output Fuel solenoid).
ECU StoppedEng
Engine stop was activated in ECU, not from controller. The controller reflects this situation and also goes to
Stop to avoid an Underspeed alarm (and record in the Alarm list).
CylDifEvalBlk
If the signal is active, the protection based on the difference amongst cylinder temperatures is blocked. After
signal deactivation, the protection is unblocked immediately.
BI: CylDifEvalBlk
CylDifEvalDel
Fault reset
CylDif Prot active
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.
Pulse Counter
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 ConvCoefPulse. The converted values are visible in
statistics – values PulseCounter. These values can be reset using Statistics window in InteliMonitor. The
minimum ratio beteen log. 1 and log. 0 has to be 1:1
This Binary input is not IS-NT archives.
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!
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. The
minimum ratio beteen log. 1 and log. 0 has to be 1:1
ECUcomFailBlck
Active input enables to block indication of ECU communication fail e.g. in the case the ECU is
switched off.
MCB feedback
Mains Circuit Breaker positive feedback input (closed if MCB is closed). This is a primary source for the
controller about the status of the MCB.
Hint:
The controller decides based on this signal whether the gen-set is running in mains parallel or island
operation.
NeutralCB fdb
Use this input to detect, whether the Neutral circuit breaker is open or closed. See also setpoint Process
control: #Neutral cont. and binary output Neutral CB C/O.
Fuel solenoid
The output controls the engine fuel valve. The setpoint Engine params: Fuel solenoid selects the output
behaviour – DIESEL or GAS ENGINE.
Stop solenoid
The output closes to activate the stop valve which interrupts the fuel input to the engine. The output is
always closed until the engine reaches 0 RPM and other “engine running” conditions disappear as well +
additional 10s.
The minimum time of activation is given by the Engine params: Stop time setpoint, so even if all “engine
running” conditions would disappear before, the Stop solenoid stays closed for that time.
Hint:
The output also closes if the engine begins to rotate spontaneously. It stays closed until “still engine”
condition is achieved + additional 10s.
Intended only for diesel engines, especially marine ones.
Stop pulse
1s pulse for engine stop command, intended for ECU connection.
Ignition
Intended to activate the ignition unit of gas engines. The output closes immediately as “engine running”
condition is detected and opens after the engine stop (“still engine” condition). The function is independent
on other conditions, i.e. always if “engine running” is detected, the output activates.
The output opens immediately when BI EMERGENCY STOP gets active.
Hint:
In case of repeated start:
a) the output is switched on when RPM = 30 (it is fixed value)
b) the output is switched off during Crank pause, but not until RPM fell down to 0
c) the output is switched off by STOP command when RPM=0
Ventilation
Intended for the engine ventilator control. The output closes together with Prestart output and opens after the
engine stop (“still engine” condition).
The output opens immediately when BI EMERGENCY STOP gets active or in OFF mode.
Hint:
The output gets active also when genset is spontaneously (not required) cranking.
Idle/Nominal
The output closes with transition from Starting (Idle) to Running state. It opens either with transition to
Cooling state (if Engine params: Cooling speed = IDLE), or after the command to stop the engine (if Engine
params: Cooling speed = NOMINAL).
The closed output means that Nominal RPM are requested.
Hint:
Connect this output to the speed governor to switch the requested speed: opened = IDLE RPM,
closed=Nominal RPM.
Cooling pump
The output closes when gen-set starts (“engine started” condition) and opens AfterCoolTime delayed after
the engine stop (“still engine” condition).
The output opens immediately when BI EMERGENCY STOP gets active or in OFF mode.
Hint:
When after cooling time is active and BI Emergency stop is deactivated, cooling pump becomes active.
Prelubr pump
If engine is not running, the output closes with period Engine params: Prelubr pause for Engine params:
Prelubr time.
The output opens immediately when BI EMERGENCY STOP gets active or in OFF mode.
Not lubricated
Output indicates the lubrication cycle (PrelubrTime) is not finished after controller Switch-on or return from
OFF mode or deactivation of Emergency stop signal.
MCB status
Indicates breaker state expected by controller (based on gen-set state, controller commands and breaker
feedback). Can be used for external indication of breaker status according to controller’s information.
Neutral CB C/O
Neutral circuit breaker close /open output controls the generator Neutral circuit breaker. It is intended for
contactors – provides a continual active signal if NCB should be closed. See also setpoint Neutral cont.
Speed up
Speed dn
Binary outputs for Synchronizing and Load control. Outputs can be used instead of analog Speed governor
output for older engine types. Minimum pulse duration is 0,15 sec. Maximum pulse duration is 10,0 sec.
Binary outputs UP nad DOWN of a PID regulator produce pulses, whose length correspond to derivation of
the analog output (further AOUT) of the same regulator. In other words:
1. If there is no change of the AOUT, no pulses are produced
2. If the AOUT is increasing, pulses are generated on the UP output. Pulse length depends on speed of
the increase.
3. If the AOUT is decreasing, pulses are generated on the DOWN output. Pulse length depends on
speed of the decrease.
4. Long pulses on the same output can merge
5. If the calculated pulse in each particular cycle is too short, it is not copied to the output, but is only
buffered. When the buffered pulse exceeds minimal pulse length, pulse is generated to appropriate
output.
The pulses are generated even if the analog regulator output is already at limit value. As for speed and
voltage regulation, this kind of regulation is good for droop-based systems. At isochronous system, it can
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Hint:
When Speed governor output stays near to the limit value (SpeedGovLowLim+0,2 V or SpeedGovHiLim-0,2
V) for more than 2 sec, the “Wrn SpdRegLim” message is displayed in the Alarm list and recorded to History.
When AVRi output stays on <2% or >98% for more than 2 sec, the “Wrn VoltRegLim” is displayed in the
Alarm list and recorded to History.
Corresponding warning is blocked when Binary outputs Speed Up, Speed Dn or AVR up, AVR dn are
configured to a physical BO or VPIO.
It is not recommended to process these signals via the internal PLC, as the precise signal timing would be
distorted.
RemoteControl1
RemoteControl2
RemoteControl3
RemoteControl4
RemoteControl5
RemoteControl6
RemoteControl7
RemoteControl8
These outputs are controlled remotely from InteliMonitor or other tool. The user selects the requested state
of these outputs via the buttons in this program.
Hint:
Outputs can be used to switch on/off some auxiliary devices in the control panel.
Gen-set active
The output closes together with Prestart output and opens together with achieving “still engine” condition
after the stop command. If the start sequence finishes with Start fail, the output opens after the last
unsuccessful start attempt.
Hint:
The output also closes if the engine begins to rotate spontaneously. It stays closed until “still engine”
condition is achieved.
Operational
The output is closed when no protection is active and the gen-set is ready for operation or is currently in
operation.
Ready
The output is closed, if following conditions are fulfilled:
- Gen-set is not running and
- No 2nd level protection is active (or not yet reset)
- The controller has no “engine running” indication from any source
- The controller is not in OFF mode
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Not ready
The output is closed, if following conditions are fulfilled:
- The controller in OFF mode or
- Any 2nd level alarm is active or not yet reset
CrankProcedure
The output closes together with the first Starter activation and opens with the last Starter deactivation (either
“engine running” state achieved, or Start fail). During crank pauses, the output stays closed.
Cranking
Indication of cranking procedure.
Starting
The output closes together with Prestart output and opens with transition from Idle to Running state or with
Start fail output activation. During crank pauses, the output stays closed.
Idle run
The output closes if “engine started” condition is detected after start and opens with Starting to Running
transition.
Hint
The Idle run is deactivated when stop command is activated or 2nd level protection gets active.
Running
The output closes with transition from Starting to Running state. It opens with transition to Cooling state or if
any 2nd level protection gets active. It stays closed if the engine is loaded.
ForwardSynchro
The output is closed during forward synchronizing and opens when GCB status gets active (= GCB was
closed). The output can be used for external synchronizing module control.
Warming
The output is closed during warming procedure – the gen-set power is kept at Warming load level in this
period.
Soft load
The output is closed during gen-set soft loading state – the gen-set power is ramping up, i.e. since GCB was
closed until the end of the ramp.
Loaded
The output is closed when gen-set is loaded – GCB is closed and no load ramp is active.
Soft unload
The output is closed during gen-set soft unloading state – gen-set power is ramping down.
Cooling
The output closes during engine Cooling state, i.e. from GCB opening to stop command.
Stopping
The output closes after the command to stop has been issued. It opens if “still engine” conditions are fulfilled.
The output also closes if the engine begins to rotate spontaneously. It stays closed until “still engine”
condition is achieved.
Hint:
Stop command is activated after cooling time elapsed.
Man mode
The output is closed, if MAN mode is selected.
Aut mode
The output is closed, if AUT mode is selected.
Gen params OK
The output is copy of generator status LED on controller front panel. The output is closed if gen-set is
running and all generator electric values are in limits and no 2nd level alarm is active (when only 1st level
alarm is active, the output is closed).
Hint:
Use this output for switching on of auxiliary device (e.g. cooling pump) driven from generator voltage
independently on the GCB status.
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.
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
- Gen to Mains/Bus voltage phase shift within Sync/Load ctrl:Phase window
- Gen and Mains/Bus voltages within Sync/Load ctrl:Voltage window
- Sync/Load ctrl:Dwell time elapsed
StartButnEcho
StopButnEcho
FltResButnEcho
HrnResButnEcho
These outputs are active for 1s if the corresponding button is pressed or binary input gets active or remote
command is issued (from PC software, SMS, ...).
Hint:
This function is valid only when command is allowed. (Pulse is not generated in OFF mode and during start
procedure).
All functions related to front panel buttons depends on setpoint settings Basic settings -> Local Button
CtrlHeartBeat
The output signalizes watchdog reset. In a healthy state it flashes at 500ms : 500ms rate. It stops flashing
when the unit reset occurs and the new controller start-up fails.
Logical 1
Constant value that can be configured to any output.
WrongPhSeq
Binary output WrongPhSeq is active when at least one of following conditions is fulfilled: Generator, (Mains,
Bus) phase is inverted or wrong generator (mains, bus) phase sequence or opposed generator phase
sequence is detected.
InMainsParal
This LBO indicates that controller (or logical group, which the controller is member of) is connected to the
mains. It means that there exists a way across MCB (IM-NT-MCB application) or MCB+MGCB (IM-NT-
MGCB application) to the controller. It is possible to configure this signal as MCB feedback of the controller,
what can be useful for complicated applications with higher amount of mains.
Hint:
This signal works correctly only if IM-NT is used as the MCB/MGCB control device.
COX co-operate with IM-NT as a standard MINT controller. MCB feedback or InMainsParal LBI has to be
used for proper cooperation.
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.
TimerActiveCom
This output is a logical OR (Com = Common) of the outputs TimerAct 1-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-16. It gets active if
any timer module channel is active.
kWh pulse
The pulse with 100 miliseconds width is generated after each kWh.
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
Engine protect: Horn timeout has elapsed. The output closes again if a new fault comes up.
Common Hst
The output closes if any “History record”-type alarm appears. The output opens after 1s.
Common LoP
The output closes if any “Low power”-type alarm appears. The output opens, if no “Low power”-type alarm is
active. No FAULT RESET needed.
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.
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:
See picture below with signal behaviour description. The same behaviour like for “Warning”-type alarm would
be for “Alarm only”.
The same behaviour, but with signals CommonActLev 2 and CommonAlLev 2 would be for
“BreakerOpen&Cool-down”, “Slow stop” and “Shutdown”-type alarms
Common BOC
The output closes if any “Breaker Open & Cool-down”-type alarm appears. The output opens, if no “Breaker
Open & Cool-down”-type alarm is active and FAULT RESET has been pressed.
Common Stp
The output closes if any “Slow stop”-type alarm appears. The output opens, if no “Slow stop”-type alarm is
active and FAULT RESET has been pressed.
Common Sd
The output closes if any “Shutdown”-type alarm appears. The output opens, if no “Shutdown”-type alarm is
active and FAULT RESET has been pressed.
Common SdOvr
Common output that gets active with 2s delay if any Shutdown override-type protection becomes active. If it
is already active and another protection of that type becomes active, the output is deactivated for 2 seconds
and then reactivated again to inform on this new alarm.
CommonActLev 2
The output is a logical OR of Common BOC, Common Stp and Common Sd outputs.
CommonAlLev 2
The output is active if at least one of the 2nd level alarms (BOC, Stp, Sd) 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.
T cyl differ
Output closes when engine cylinder temperature difference warning is active.
Vgen <>
The output closes if the generator over/under voltage protection becomes active. Alarm appears in the alarm
list as an effect of this protection.
Vbus <>
The output closes if the bus over/under voltage is detected.
PeriphCommErr
The output closes if there is an error in the communication with any peripheral unit (e.g.IS-AIN8,IGS-PTM,…)
CtrlHBeat FD
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 controller. What means that
the backup controller assumes engine control.
KWP2000
Indication of KWP2000 communication fail.
SHBinCfGErr
Shared Binary module configuration error – i.e. more than one source was configured (is on the CAN2 bus).
SHAinCfgErr
Shared Analog module configuration error – i.e. more than one source was configured (is on the CAN2 bus).
PLC State 1 .. 4
PLC state indication.
ECUDiagBlocked
Output is active if any ECU is configured and when Basic setting: ECU diag = DISABLED.
Hint:
No ECU alarms are displayed on the controller screen.
WrongConfig
Wrong controller configuration indication.
Batt volt
Indication of battery voltage protection based on Analog protection: Batt >V, Batt <V, Batt V del.
EarthFaultCurr
Indication of Earth fault current protection based on Gener protect: EarthFaultCurr and EthFltCurr del.
Dongle incomp
Incompatible (usually missing) dongle indication.
Hint:
The incompatible dongle is indicated e.g. in the case that:
- power management is enabled (Pwr management: Pwr management <> DISABLED) and there is no
dongle detected that enables this feature
- load sharing function is enabled (Process control: #SysLdCtrl PtM = LDSHARING or (Process control:
#SysLdCtrl PtM = BASE LOAD and logical binary output MCB STATUS = 0 at the same time and controller
is not alone on the CAN bus)) and there is no dongle detected that enables this feature.
Incompatible dongle is not indicated in case of MINT operated in single island operation (no other controllers
detected on the CAN bus).
Emergency stop
Activity of Emergency stop (from Binary input Emergency stop) indication.
Hint:
Any Binary output alarm indication that follows the corresponding internal state is activated with alarm and
stays active until alarm reason disappears and the Fault reset (panel button or remote) is activated.
WrnServiceT1+2
The output closes when ServiceTime1 or ServiceTime2 has reached zero. To reset the output (and the
related WrnServiceT1+T2), it is necessary to set again a non-zero value to the corresponding setpoint.
WrnServiceT3+4
The output closes when ServiceTime3 or ServiceTime4 has reached zero. To reset the output (and the
related WrnServiceT3+T4), it is necessary to set again a non-zero value to the corresponding setpoint.
Overspeed
The output closes if the gen-set over speed alarm activates. The output opens, if alarm is no more active and
FAULT RESET has been pressed.
Underspeed
The output closes if the gen-set under speed alarm activates. Under speed limit is given by Starting RPM if
the engine has already started (see Starting procedure description). The output opens, if alarm is no more
active and FAULT RESET has been pressed.
Start fail
The output closes if the gen-set start-up fails (= Cranking issued Crank attempts times and engine did not
start). The output opens, if alarm is not active and FAULT RESET has been pressed.
Sd Stop fail
Engine stop fail indication. Stop fail: engine does not reach “still engine” condition within Engine params:
Stop time.
Pickup fail
Pickup fail indication. Pickup fail: lost of RPM signal in running state (“engine running” condition is active).
Sd ExtBattFlat
Output closes if the controller “wakes up” after a start attempt which caused the battery voltage to drop down
and consequently the controller switch-off.
Wrn FuelTheft
Outputs is activated If measured drop is higher then Fuel theft definition.
WrnSpdRegLim
Output indicates the controller Speed governor output is on limit.
WrnVoltRegLim
Output indicates the controller AVRi output is on limit.
Hint:
When Speed governor output stays near to the limit value (SpeedGovLowLim+0,2 V or SpeedGovHiLim-0,2
V) for more than 2 sec, the “Wrn SpdRegLim” message is displayed in the Alarm list and recorded to History.
When AVRi output stays on <2% or >98% for more than 2 sec, the “Wrn VoltRegLim” is displayed in the
Alarm list and recorded to History.
RPM
Indication of RPM state.
Reserved
These binary outputs are internally used and they are unsuitable for any physical or logical outputs and
should not be configured.
Sd Oil press B
Engine Shut-down is activated by Binary input “Oil press”.
ECU PwrRelay
The output closes at the beginning of prestart and opens if the engine shall be stopped.
This output can be used to indicate when the ECU should be powered up i.e. only while the engine is
running.
This output also influences evaluation of communication failure with ECU and related FLS alarms from
analog inputs read from the ECU. If the output is configured (which means configured on physical binary
output or VPIO output), the issuing of communication error is blocked during Prestart and Stopping
procedure as shown in the picture.
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Fuel
Beginning of solenoid
Prestart deactivation
Engine
End of stopped
ECU Prestart
communication
failure alarm
blocked
t
Hint:
The input must be configured on physical binary output or VPIO output. It is not enough to configure it as a
PLC input for example.
BOC fgen under Generator protect: Gen <f and Gen f del.
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BOC fgen over BreakerOpen & Cool-down Generator protect: Gen >f and Gen f del.
Gen freq Generator protect: Gen >f, Gen <f and Gen f del.
Hint:
L1-N, L2-N, L3-N alarm indications are active when Basic settings: FixVoltProtSel = PHASE-NEUTRAL.
L1-L2, L2-L3, L3-L1 alarm indications are active when Basic settings: FixVoltProtSel = PHASE-PHASE.
OfL StartBlck
Output indicates wrong setpoints setting that disables the engine start or taking the load.
Analog inputs
PowerDerating1
Analog input for Power derating function, channel 1.
PowerDerating2
Analog input for Power derating function, channel 2.
Warming temp
Input to measure engine temperature during warm-up procedure. See setpoints Engine params: Warming
load, Warming temp, Max warm time.
MLC:AnExSysBld
External requested System Baseload power value (Multi Load Control)
• Configure MLC:AnExSysBld to selected analog input
• Configure Analog input range
• Adjust ProcessControl: SysBaseLdMode = EXTERNAL
MPF:AnExSysBPF
External requested System Power factor value (Multi Load Control)
• Configure MPF:AnExSysBPF to selected analog input
• Configure Analog input range
• Adjust ProcessControl: SysBasePFMode = EXTERNAL
T Cyl 1 - 32
32 inputs to measure Cylinder Temperatures. Configured cylinder temperatures are displayed on controller
measurement screens as well as average cylinder temperature. Cylinder temperature protection is based on
the difference against average temperature.
RPM pick-up
Logical Analog input for RPM receiving from various types of Engine Control Units (and optionally via I-CB).
Oil press
Logical input for Oil pressure protection.
Oil pressure is calculated into “running engine” condition when configured. Engine start is blocked if Oil
pressure is higher than Engine params: Starting POil setpoint setting.
Analog outputs
The IS-NT has one analog output available. Default setting of this output is the value of actual generator
power in the range 0 to 20 mA.
It is possible to configure any other value available in the configuration using GenConfig.
The IG-NT doesn’t provide any analog outputs itself.
To use more outputs configure I-AOUT8 or IGS-PTM module.
If the output range 4 to 20 mA is needed, the limits for analog output should be set according to an example
in the following table:
Values
Value Description Dimension InteliMonitor IG-NT IS-NT
Engine values
RPM Rotation per minutes RPM YES YES YES
Statistics
The IGS-NT controller are equipped with statistics values. Statistics values are configurable from
InteliMonitor or GenConfig. They are visible on the controller screens.
kWhours
Is the sum of kWhours produced by the gen-set.
kVArhours
Is the sum of kVArhours produced by the gen-set.
Run hours
Number of total run hours. Run hours are counted in the Control unit only when ECU is not configured or
ECU unit does not send this statistics value. In the case of when the ECU provide Run hours controllers
statistics value Run hours is overdrawed by this value.
Num starts
Is the total sum of gen-set successful starts
NumUnscStarts
Is the total sum of gen-set unsuccessful starts
Service time X
Is the result of Service time X timer. Service Time is decremented and the actual value is visible on the
controller screen
TotalDownTime
Is sum of time when the controller is in OFF mode or any protection of second level is active or not confirmed
DnTimeReqToRun
Is the sum of time when the controller is in OFF mode or any protection of second level is active or not
confirmed and binary input Rem start/stop / Sys start/stop is simultaneously active
PulseCounter
Is the sum of pulses the control unit recognise on configured inputs.
PulseCounter X
Is the sum of pulses the control unit recognise on configured inputs.
Caution:
Do not perform repeated writing of setpoints (e.g. power control from a PLC by repeated writing of baseload
setpoint via Modbus) The setpoints are stored in EEPROM memory, which can be overwritten up to 105
times without risk of damage or data loss, however it may become damaged, when allowed number of
writing cycles is exceeded!
ProcessControl
#SysBaseLoad [ kW – MW* ]
From this value, the requested gen-set load is calculated, according to the number of gen-sets running. The
complete system produces the power equal to this value. Active only when SysLdCtrl PtM = BASELOAD.
Step: 0,1 kW / 1 kW / 0,01 MW*
Range: 0,1 kW – 650,00 MW*
*Note:
The actual setpoint units and range depend on setting of the Power format (see GenConfig manual).
Hint:
If you set this setpoint to a higher value than the system is available to produce, the total produced power is
limited with the sum of Nomin power setpoints of all gen-sets in the system.
#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
Actual load [ kW ]
5% of Running
nom. power
Time
Actual power [ kW ]
LocalBaseload = OFF
Add. 3
Gen3
Time
Recommended wiring:
Without InteliMains With InteliMains
Hints:
DeratedX power = 90% means the nominal power reduction to 90%, not by 90%.
Derating ratio is set to zero and functions are not active when Analog inputs PowerDeratingX are not
configured (e.g. in default configuration).
When Power derating function is active, the generator nominal power is decreased to DeratedX power and
so Overload protection (BOC Overload) is based on this Derated power!
The generator nominal power is reduced according to the bigger restriction – the more reduced channel out
of the two.
c) When more gen-sets are connected to the bus and MCB is opened (island running group) Binary
output Neutral CB C/O (Neutral contactor) is closed on running gen-set with the lowest
Contr.address only. When lower controller address gen-set is connected to the bus, Neutral
contactor connection changes.
d) Binary output Neutral CB C/O (Neutral contactor) is opened when gen-sets are running in parallel to
the mains (MCB is closed).
GCB
Vg Vg Vg Vg
Ig Ig Ig Ig
N N N N
G G G G
Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral
contactor contactor contactor contactor
COMMON: Only one common Neutral contactor and three pole GCB’s are supposed for whole gen-set
group. Neutral N wire is fix connected through the whole gen-set group. Binary outputs Neutral CB C/O for
Neutral contactor control from all controllers are connected in parallel. Neutral contactor feedback is
connected to all controllers as well.
a) When MCB is opened Neutral contactor closes when at least one Generator voltage from the group
(at least one phase) is higher than 85% of Nominal voltage.
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b) When MCB is opened Neutral contactor opens when all phases of all Genset voltages are lower than
50% of Nominal voltage.
c) When MCB is closed Neutral contactor opens.
Hint:
Configure Binary output Neutral CB C/O and Binary input Neutral CB fdb Prior to Neutral contactor function
is used.
Neutral contactor fail is detected when no feedback comes within 400ms from the command or when MCB
and Neutral contactor are closed together for more than 400 ms.
When more logical controller groups are present on the CAN bus, the Neutral contactor is selected
independently in each group, i.e. more Neutral contactors are expected even in EACH mode of operation –
one in each group. Of course, every NCB feedback is expected to be connected only within a group that
controls the corresponding NCB.
address 4
Controller
GCB
Vg Vg Vg Vg
Ig Ig Ig Ig
G G G G
N N N
close/open
Neutral
feedback contactor
WatchedContr []
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,
Pause between prelubrication cycles.
Step: 1
Range: 1 – 16
Force value possibility: No
Hint:
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.
Control group [ ]
Defines the logical group which links this gen-set 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. Groups can be linked together using GroupLink tools.
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Step: 1
Range: COMMON (=1), 2 – 32
GroupLinkLeft
GroupLinkRight [ ]
These setpoints define the gen-set groups present to both sides of a special 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:
Example: if settings are GroupLinkLeft = 1 and GroupLinkRight = 2 and the special breaker is closed, a CAN
message is sent to notify all gen-sets in groups 1 and 2, that they should work together and make Load and
VAr Sharing not only within their groups, but together with the other group, too.
The message is sent if logical binary input GroupLink is active, and this signal should be linked to the
feedback of the special breaker (e.g. Bus-tie).
Basic settings
Nomin power [ kW – MW* ] (FV)
Nominal power of the generator.
Step: 0,1 kW / 1 kW / 0,01 MW*
Range: 0,1 kW – 320,00 MW*
Force value possibility: Yes
*Note:
The actual setpoint units and range depend on setting of the Power format (see GenConfig manual).
Nominal power of the gen-set is also its maximum operation power.
Hint:
Do not switch to 1A range unless you have IG-NTC/EEC or IS-NT hardware.
Hint:
Do not switch to 1A range unless you have IG-NTC/EEC or IS-NT hardware.
VT ratio [ /1 ]
Gen-set Voltage Transformers ratio.
Step: 0,01 V / V
Range: 0,01 – 500,00 V / V
Hint:
The range 277 V is suitable for both European (230 V) and American (277 V) measurement.
The range 120 V is intended for high-voltage applications where voltage transformers with output range 100
V are used, or for alternative American (120 V) measurement.
Do not switch to 120V range unless you have IG-NTC/EEC or IS-NT hardware.
Vb VT ratio [ /1 ]
Bus Voltage Transformers ratio.
Step: 0,01 V / V
Range: 0,01 – 500,00 V / V
Hint:
Set VT ratio to 1,0 if no Voltage Transformers are used.
Hint:
The range 277 V is suitable for both European (230 V) and American (277 V) measurement.
The range 120 V is intended for high-voltage applications where voltage transformers with output range 100
V are used, or for alternative American (120 V) measurement.
Do not switch to 120V range unless you have IG-NTC/EEC or IS-NT hardware.
BusNomVph-ph [ V – kV* ]
Nominal bus voltage (phase to phase).
Step: 1 V / 0,01 kV*
Range: 130 V – 600,00 kV
*Note:
The actual setpoint units and range depend on setting of the Power format (see GenConfig manual).
Hint:
Both Gen and Bus nominal voltages must be set to the same value when no VT is used.
Gear teeth [ ]
Number of teeth on the engine’s flywheel for the pick-up sensor.
Set to Fgen->RPM, if no pick-up sensor is used. In that case, engine speed is calculated from the generator
frequency.
Step: 1
Range: Fgen->RPM, 1 – 500
Hint:
Generator frequency can be used (for RPM measuring) only when generator voltage (min 10V) is present
during cranking. This is in general not suitable option for gas engines!
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Gear teeth should not be set to zero when Engine params:Fuel solenoid = GAS ENGINE (it is likely that
RPM would not reach 30, the gen-set wouldn’t start and gas valve would not open – see Fuel solenoid).
Some electronic engines provide their own cranking and preheat cycle (e.g. CAT EMCP3). In such case, set
Gear teeth = 0, otherwise it may not be possible to start the engine.
The following table shows the relationship between frequency and nominal RPM due to generator poles:
Generator poles 50 Hz 60 Hz
2 3000 3600
4 1500 1800
6 1000 1200
Hint:
Generator frequency can be used (for RPM measuring) only when generator voltage (min 10V) is present
during cranking.
When pick-up cut (fail) comes, InteliSys detects under speed and stops the engine.
Example:
Number of pulses on the physical input BI: PulseCounter1: 10
ConvCoefPulse1 = 2
Value of the PulseCounter1 integrating counter: 5
ConvCoefPulse1 - 4 [ ]
This setpoint adjusts the rate of increasing of the PulseCounter2 – 4 (integrating internal counters that can
be seen at PulseCounter2-4). The setpoint assigns number of pulses (BI:PulseCounter2 – 4) to increase the
PulseCounter integrating value by 1.
Step: 1/X
Range: 1 – 65000 1/X
Example:
Number of pulses on the physical input BI: PulseCounter1: 10
ConvCoefPulse1 = 2
Comms settings
Gen-set name
User-defined name, used for controller identification at remote connections. Gen-set name is max 15
characters long and has to be entered using PC software.
Hint:
The setpoint can be changed using PC SW only (e.g. InteliMonitor). Gen-set name isn’t affected by
GenConfig SW.
Contr. address [ ]
Controller CAN bus and RS-485 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.
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 IG-EE/NT.
RS232(2)MdmIni [ ]
Auxiliary modem initialization string – executed after the default modem initialization string. Used with
modem connected to the RS232(2) communication port.
Available only in IS-NT and in IG-xxC versions.
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 IG-EE/NT.
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CAN bus mode [ 32C / 8C ]
CAN bus speed selection.
32C: High speed CAN (250 kbps) applicable up to 32 controllers, CAN bus length limited up to 200
meters.
8C: Low speed CAN (50 kbps) applicable up to 8 controllers, CAN bus length limited up to 900 meters.
Hint:
Low speed use for long distance connection only. Set all connected controllers to the same speed.
If having problems with needed CAN bus length, see Communication guide / I-CR module.
FIXED: The ethernet connection is adjusted fixedly according to the setpoints IP address, Net mask,
Gateway IP, DNS IP. .
This method should be used for classic ethernet or Internet connection. When this type of connection
is opening the controller is specified by it's IP address. That means it would be inconvenient if the IP
address were not fixed (static).
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.
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 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. Use the free AirGate
provided by ComAp at address airgate.comap.cz if your company does not operate it's own AirGate.
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.
Engine protect
Horn timeout [ s ] (FV)
The maximum amount of time the Binary output Horn is closed (horn, buzzer will sound). OFF = the output
won’t be activated, NO TIMEOUT = the output stays closed until the alarm has been reset.
Step: 1s
Range: OFF, 1 – 3600 s, NO TIMEOUT
Force value possibility: Yes
RunOnlyBlkDel1 [s]
Delay for Engine running Alarms activation – group 1 – see drawing below.
Step: 0,1s
Range: 0,0 – 3000,0 s
RunOnlyBlkDel3 [ s ] (FV)
Delay for Engine running Alarms activation – group 3.
Step: 0,1s
Range: 0,0 – 3000,0 s
Force value possibility: Yes
Engine running
state
RunOnlyBlkDel
Hint:
Engine running state = RPM > Engine params: Starting RPM or
Analog input Oil pressure > Engine params: Starting POil or
D+ terminal active and Engine params: D+ function = ENABLED or
Active Binary input RunIndication1 or
Active Binary input RunIndication2 or
Active Binary input RunIndication3 or
Vgen > 15 V (any phase).
ForceBlockDel1 [ s ] (FV)
ForceBlockDel2 [ s ] (FV)
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
Force value possibility: Yes
BinInpDelayX
Max+CylDifPmin [ °C ]
Max+CylDifPmin = Maximum positive Cylinder temperature Difference at minimal gen-set Power level.
Maximum positive deviation of one cylinder temperature from the average at the PminCylDifEval load. Alarm
can be activated depending on Block type (set in GenConfig ->Software configuration->Analog inputs) – all
the time or after some time after start (depends on RunOnlyBlkDelX time).
Step: 1 °C
Range: 0 - 32000 °C
Max-CylDifPmin [ °C ]
Max-CylDifPmin = Maximum negative Cylinder temperature Difference at minimal gen-set Power level.
Maximum negative deviation of one cylinder temperature from the average at the PminCylDifEval. load.
Alarm can be activated depending on Block type (set in GenConfig ->Software configuration->Analog inputs)
– all the time or after some time after start (depends on RunOnlyBlkDelX time).
Step: 1 °C
Range: 0 - 32000 °C
Max+CylDifPnom [ °C ]
Max-CylDifPnom = Maximum positive Cylinder temperature Difference at nominal gen-set Power level.
Maximum positive deviation of one cylinder temperature from the average at the Nomin power. Alarm can be
activated depending on Block type (set in GenConfig ->Software configuration->Analog inputs) – all the time
or after some time after start (depends on RunOnlyBlkDelX time).
Step: 1 °C
Range: 0 - 32000 °C
Max-CylDifPnom [ °C ]
Max-CylDifPnom = Maximum negative Cylinder temperature Difference at nominal gen-set Power level.
Maximum negative deviation of one cylinder temperature from the average at the Nomin power. Alarm can
be activated depending on Block type (set in GenConfig ->Software configuration->Analog inputs) – all the
time or after some time after start (depends on RunOnlyBlkDelX time).
Step: 1 °C
Range: 0 - 32000 °C
PminCylDifEval [ kW – MW* ]
Minimum gen-set Power for Cylinder temperature Difference evaluation. The protection is not evaluated, if
the gen-set power is lower than this limit.
Step: 0,1 kW / 1 kW / 0,01 MW*
Range: 0,0 kW – Nominal power*
*Note:
The actual setpoint units and range depend on setting of the Power format (see GenConfig manual).
CylDifEvalDel [s]
Cylinder temperature Difference Evaluation Delay.
Step: 1s
Range: 0 – 600 s
Cylinder temperature deviation protection type: warning
Average temperature
Gen-set power
Max-CylDifPnom
Max-CylDifPmin
Nominal power
- PminCylDifEval
Analog protect
The content depends on programmable protections settings. This list contains pre-set protections from
default archives:
Gener protect
The content depends on programmable protections settings. This list contains pre-set protections from
default archives + 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 Nomin power
Range: 100 – 200 %
Force value possibility: Yes
2POvrldStEvDel [s]
IDMT curve shape selection. 2PovrldStEvDel is the Reaction time of IDMT protection for 200% overload
Pgen = 2* OverldStrtEval.
Step: 0,1 s
Range: 0,0 - 600,0 s
Protection: BreakerOpen & Cool-down.
IDMT is inverse proportional to the generator overload. The higher the overload gets the less time will elapse
before the protection activates.
When the IDMT protection is activated the GCB is opened, the event is recorded in the Alarmlist and History,
and the engine will cool down and stop.
2POvrldStEvDel * OverldStrtEval
Reaction time =
Pgen - OverldStrtEval
Where Reaction time is the amount of time from IDMT detection to the opening of the GCB.
Hint:
The maximum allowable Reaction time is 3600 sec.
Reaction time is the amount of time from IDMT detection to the opening of the GCB.
Following example shows reaction times for OverldStrtEval = 100% in dependence on generator power and
setpoint 2PovrldStEvDel value:
Following example shows reaction times for OverldStrtEval = 110% in dependence on generator power and
setpoint 2PovrldStEvDel value:
Pgen [%] <=110 111 112 115 120 150 200
2POvrldStEvDel [s]
0,1 No action 11 5,5 2,2 1,1 0,275 0,123
0,2 No action 22 11 4,4 2,2 0,55 0,245
0,5 No action 55 27,5 11 5,5 1,375 0,612
1,0 No action 110 55 22 11 2,75 1,223
1,5 No action 165 82,5 33 16,5 4,125 1,834
2,0 No action 220 110 44 22 5,5 2,445
2,5 No action 275 137,5 55 27,5 6,875 3,056
5,0 No action 550 275 110 55 13,75 6,112
10,0 No action 1100 550 220 110 27,5 12,223
20,0 No action 2200 1100 440 220 55 24,445
50,0 No action No action 2750 1100 550 137,5 61,112
OverldStrtEval
Maximal Reaction time
Reaction time
2POvrldStEvDel
Pgen
Nominal power
Ishort [%]
If the level set in this setpoint is reached, the GCB is opened with delay defined in Ishort del. Intended for
shortcurrent detection.
Step: 1 % of Nomin current
Range: 100 - 500 % of Nomin current
Protection: BreakerOpen & Cool-down.
When the IDMT protection is activated the GCB is opened, the event is recorded in the Alarmlist and History,
and the engine will cool down and stop.
Where Reaction time is the amount of time from IDMT detection to the opening of the GCB.
Hint:
The maximum allowable Reaction time is 900 sec.
Reaction time is the amount of time from IDMT detection to the opening of the GCB.
Igen is the maximum current of the three phases of generator current.
Igen [%] <=100 101 102 105 110 120 150 200
2Inom 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
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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
2Inom del
Igen
Nominal current Ishort
Reverse power [ kW ]
Threshold for generator reverse (back) power alarm.
Step: 1 kW
Range: -60000 – 0 kW
Protection: BreakerOpen & Cool-down.
EarthFaultCurr [A]
Threshold for generator Earth fault current protection. The value is measured via the 4th current terminal In /
Im3.
Step: 1A
Range: 0 – 10000 A
Protection: BreakerOpen & Cool-down.
Sync/Load ctrl
SpeedRegChar [ POSITIVE / NEGATIVE ]
Switch between speed governor characteristic.
POSITIVE: When the controller Speed governor output voltage increases – engine speed increases.
NEGATIVE: When the controller Speed governor output voltage decreases – engine speed increases.
Hint:
When set to NEGATIVE, Binary outputs Speed Up and Speed Dn still work without inversion.
Example 2.
Voltage match 1 2 3 Note:
1 1 1 All phases are in voltage window
LOAD
T1
MCB GCB
G
3 3x10 kV 3x230/400VAC 4 L1, L2, L3, N
T2 4
Vm Im MCB GCB Vg Ig
IG/IS-NT
SpdGovPWM rate [ Hz ]
Pulse-Width Modulation rate of the Speed Regulator pulse output.
Step: 1 Hz
Range: 500 – 3000 Hz
Hint:
This adjusting can be used for some Cummins and CAT engines speed governor interfaces. We recommend
to keep the default setting (1200 Hz) for all other speed governor types (coming out through the analog
interface +/- 10V).
SpeedGovLowLim [V]
Low limit for voltage on analog output of Speed Regulator.
Step: 0,01 V
Range: -10,00 V – SpeedGovHiLim
SpeedGovHiLim [V]
High limit for voltage on analog output of Speed Regulator.
Step: 0,01 V
Range: SpeedGovLowLim - 10,00 V
TauSpeedActuat [s]
Time constant of the speed actuator connected to the binary Up/Down outputs. This is to match the reaction
of the controller’s regulator with the actual reaction time of the actuator.
Step: 0,1 s
Range: 1,0 - 300,0 s
LS gain [%]
Gain of load sharing control loop.
Step: 0,1 %
Range: 0 – 200,0 %
LS int [%]
Relative integration factor of load sharing control loop.
Step: 1%
Range: 0 – 100 %
Hint:
LS gain and LS int setpoints are active only when gen-set operates in multiple island operation (with other
gen-sets), when GCB is closed.
IMPORTANT
Speed governor has to be adjusted for optimum performance before Sync / load control adjusting.
Check generator phase sequence before the first GCB connection.
RPM RPM
+ 5 % of nominal + 5 % of nominal
- 5 % of nominal - 5 % of nominal
SpeedRegChar = POSITIVE SpeedRegChar = NEGATIVE
Before optimal Sync/load setpoints adjusting disconnect GCB OPEN/CLOSE output or set Phase window =
0 to avoid paralleling.
Synchronizer adjustment
1) Start the engine in MAN Mode.
2) Set the engine RPM by speed trim on speed governor or by Speed gov bias and SpeedGovLowLim and
SpeedGovHiLim to Nominal frequency.
3) To start synchronizing press GCB ON/OFF button. GCB LED starts to flash to indicate synchronization.
To stop synchronization press again GCB ON/OFF .
Slip control adjusting:
4) Adjust Freq gain to unstable speed control and decrease value by 30 % to insure stable performance.
5) Adjust Freq int to stable (fast and smooth) slip control. Synchroscope movement on the controller
measure screen should slow down and stop (in any position, because Angle control is off).
Angle control adjusting:
6) Set Angle gain. Synchroscope on the controller measure screen should move slowly and stop in “up“
position. Set Angle gain to unstable value (synchroscope swings) and decrease value by 30 % to
insure stable performance.
LOAD
MAINS GEN
Q Q Q
Cos < 0 L Cos > 0 L Cos > 0 L Cos < 0 L Cos > 0 L
Export P Import P Consumption P Consumption P Generation P
Import Q Import Q Inductive LOAD Generation Q Generation Q
P P P
Cos < 0 C Cos > 0 C Cos > 0 C Cos < 0 C Cos > 0 C
Export P Import P Consumption P Consumption P Generation P
Export Q Export Q Capacitive LOAD Consumption Q Consumption Q
Mains
Exported active power is supplied to the mains. It is displayed in negative numbers e.g. –20kW.
Imported active power is consumed from the mains. It is displayed in positive numbers e.g. +20kW.
When reactive power is imported (>0) InteliMains-NT displays L (inductive) character of the load.
When reactive power is exported (<0) InteliMains-NT displays C (capacitive) character of the load.
Load
Active power consumed by Load is displayed in positive numbers e.g. 20kW.
When reactive power is positive (>0) InteliMains-NT displays L (inductive) character of the load.
When reactive power is negative (<0) InteliMains-NT displays C (capacitive) character of the load.
Genset
Generated active power is displayed in positive numbers e.g. 20kW.
Volt/PF ctrl
AVRRegChar [ POSITIVE / NEGATIVE ]
Switch between AVR characteristic.
POSITIVE: When the controller and AVRi output voltage increases – generator voltage increases.
NEGATIVE: When the controller and AVRi output voltage decreases – generator voltage increases.
Hint:
When set to NEGATIVE, Binary outputs AVR Up and AVR Dn still work without inversion.
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.
VS gain [%]
Gain of VAr sharing control loop.
Step: 0,1 %
Range: 0,0 – 200,0 %
VS int [%]
Relative integration factor of VAr sharing control loop. Increasing of integration value causes quicker
response.
Step: 1%
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Range: 0 – 100 %
TauVoltActuat [s]
Time constant of the voltage regulator connected to the binary Up/Down outputs. This is to match the
reaction of the controller‘s regulator with the actual reaction time of the voltage regulator.
Step: 0,1 s
Range: 1,0 - 300,0 s
Force value possibility: Yes
Hint:
Use this for older generators where motorised potentiometer is used for voltage adjust to the AVR.
0V 0V
0% AVR DCout bias 100.0 % 0% AVR DCout bias 100.0 %
AVRi Out1 or Out 2 to GND output voltage depends on AVRi trim setting
um
im
ax
m AVRi output voltage
= m
ot imu
ip min Out1 - GND Out2 - GND Out1 – Out2
VR i pot =
A AVR Bias \ Pot Min Max Min Max Min Max
0V AVR DCout bias
50 %
0% 0 0 2 10 - 2 V -10 V
0% 100.0 %
50 % 1 5 1 5 0V 0V
100 % 2 10 0 0 + 2 V 10 V
-10 V
Hint:
To judge optimal adjusting induce generator voltage jumps by AVR DCout bias change or by Nominal
voltage change .
PF control adjustment
The genset should be cca 30 % loaded in parallel to mains and baseload mode.
1) Set the same values PF gain, PF int as in voltage control loop.
2) Set Process control: #SysLdCtrl PtM = BASELOAD, #SysBaseLoad = 30 % of Nominal load,
#SysPFCtrl PtM = BASEPF, #SysPwrFactor = 1.0.
3) Start and synchronize the gen-set in MAN Mode by pressing GCB ON/OFF
4) When running in parallel 30% loaded increase slowly PF gain to unstable point and then decrease
value by 30 % to insure stable performance.
5) Adjust PF int (usually setting to 100% gives optimal performance).
Hint:
To judge optimal adjusting induce generator power jumps by SysBaseLoad change or by soft changes of
AVR DCout bias.
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 ForceValueInXXth 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 ForceValueInXX setpoint is
unused on that channel.
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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: -32000 – 32000 X
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. If blocking input is active then the timer is not activated
even if it should be, according to it’s other settings.
The channels are divided into groups of 4. Each group has independent binary output, which activates if any
of the 4 channels within the group is active (1-4, 5-8,...). There is also one common output for all 16
channels.
Hint:
Timer channel 1-16 can be set via Pc software only. See Reference guide for InteliMonitor od GenConfig.
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.
Force value possibility: Yes
Hint:
If enabled for an SMS type active call, an empty Alarmlist is sent, as this type of protection does not appear
there.
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.
Force value possibility: Yes
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.
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 [ ]
When an active call is issued, this setpoint defines the number of attempts to deliver the message.
Step: 1
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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.
Adjusted number corresponds to the order of a 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 / ENGINE RUNNING / ALWAYS ] (FV)
Defines the activity of time stamp function:
DISABLED No periodic records are made.
ENGINE RUNNING Records are made with period given by Time stamp per only if engine is running.
ALWAYS Records are made with period given by Time stamp regardless of the engine state.
Force value possibility: Yes
#Time [HHMMSS]
Real time clock adjustment.
#Date [DDMMYYYY]
Actual date adjustment.
Hint:
#Time and #Date setpoints are synchronized via CAN bus each hour with the lowest address controller.
#Time or #Date change in any controller changes Time or Date in all controllers on CAN bus.
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.
2 - RxD 2 - RxD
RS232
RS232
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 J1939 interface when Electronic engine is connected
• Configure Binary inputs as Protection or Function
• Configure Binary outputs
• Configure Analog inputs as Protection or Function
• Define user sensors
• 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 ½ 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 InteliCommunication guide.
Technical data
Hint:
Technical data of the controller and extension modules find in the IGS-NT-Installation guide-x.y.pdf.
Language support
IG-NT in firmware version 1.4 supports following language code pages: