Acclimatise EGCP2 - Generator Operator s Quick Reference Guide
Operation of the generators is determined by the position of two selector switches
mounted on the control panel door in conjunction with the EGCP-2 controller internal
setpoints.
Control Mode Selection Switch
The main control panel has a Woodward EGCP-2 unit as the generator controller. A
Control Mode Switch is included, allowing four modes of operation for the generator:
The various Control Switch positions are outlined as follows:
1. OFF: Generator will not start
2. AUTO: Generator will start on loss of mains or on receipt of a remote start signal
(see Modes of Operation section for specific requirements).
3. MANUAL: Generator will run off load. (Note: Generator breaker may close. See
Modes of Operation section for details)
4. RUN: Generator will synchronise to the mains and ramp up to its base load point.
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Sync Mode Selector Switch
As well as a Control Mode Switch, the control also features a Sync Mode Switch.
The various Sync Switch positions are as follows:
1. NORMAL - Enables island mode operation and sync to the mains when there is
mains breaker control available.
2. PARALLEL ONLY Enables the generator to sync to the mains when there is
no available mains breaker control.
3. STANDBY ONLY - Enables island mode operation of the generator. The EGCP-
2 AMF function is inhibited and a remote signal is required to start the generator.
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Modes of Operation
There are four possible modes of operation for the generators:
1. Island Mode
a. With Mains Breaker Control (Includes AMF and sync)
b. Without Mains Breaker Control (Breaker control and timing by others. Remote
Start signal required)
2. Sync with other Generators
a. Prime Power (No mains)
b. Standby to Mains (Remote Start signal required)
3. Sync with the Mains
a. With Mains Breaker control (Includes AMF operation)
b. Without Mains Breaker control (no Island Mode operation)
c. Without Mains Breaker control (in Manual Mode)
d. Without Mains Breaker Control (in Remote Control)
4. Sync with the Mains and other Generators
a. Normal Operation
b. In Manual Mode
c. In Remote Control
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1a. Island Mode - with Mains Breaker Control (includes AMF and sync)
Sync Mode Switch NORMAL
Control Mode Switch AUTO
No Remote Control Enabled
Generator starts AND closes its breaker on sensing a Mains Failure
No break re-transfer
EGCP-2 Settings:
Check Mains Circuit Breaker Enabled
Operating Mode Mains Parallel
Mains Voltage Limits LOM
Mains Frequency Limits LOM
Mains Sensing Enabled
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1b. Island Mode - without Mains Breaker Control (breaker control and timing
by others. Remote start signal required)
Sync Mode Switch STANDBY ONLY
Control Mode Switch AUTO
No Remote Control Enabled
Generator starts AND closes its breaker on receipt of a Remote Start Signal
EGCP-2 Settings:
Check Mains Circuit Breaker Disabled
Operating Mode No Mains Parallel
Mains Voltage Limits Disabled
Mains Frequency Limits - Disabled
Mains Sensing Disabled
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2a. Sync with other Generators Prime Power (no mains)
Sync Mode Switch NORMAL
Control Mode Switch AUTO
No Remote Control Enabled
10 - way communications plug connected between generators for loadsharing,
otherwise generators shall run in baseload.
Generator starts AND closes its breaker when switched to AUTO
EGCP-2 Settings:
Check Mains Circuit Breaker Disabled
Operating Mode No Mains Parallel
Mains Voltage Limits High Disabled, Low LOM
Mains Frequency Limits Disabled
Mains Sensing Disabled
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2b. Sync with other Generators - Standby to Mains (Remote Start Signal
required)
Sync Mode Switch STANDBY ONLY
Control Mode Switch AUTO
No Remote Control Enabled
4-way communications plug connected between generators for loadsharing,
otherwise generators shall run in baseload
Generators start AND close their breakers on receipt of a remote start signal
EGCP-2 Settings:
Check Mains Circuit Breaker Disabled
Operating Mode No Mains Parallel
Mains Voltage Limits High Disabled, Low LOM
Mains Frequency Limits - Disabled
Mains Sensing Disabled
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3a. Sync with the Mains - with Mains Breaker Control (Includes AMF operation)
Sync Mode Switch NORMAL
Control Mode Switch AUTO
No Remote Control Enabled
No break retransfer
Generator starts AND closes its breaker on sensing a mains failure
EGCP-2 Settings:
Check Mains Circuit Breaker Enabled
Operating Mode Mains Parallel
Mains Voltage Limits LOM
Mains Frequency Limits - LOM
Mains Sensing Enabled
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3b. Sync with the Mains - Without Mains Breaker Control (no island mode
operation)
Sync Mode Switch PARALLEL ONLY
Control Mode Switch - AUTO
No Remote Control Enabled
Generator starts AND closes its breaker when switched to AUTO
EGCP-2 Settings:
Check Mains Circuit Breaker Enabled
Operating Mode Mains Parallel
Mains Voltage Limits LOM
Mains Frequency Limits - LOM
Mains Sensing Enabled
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3c. Sync with the Mains - Without Mains Breaker Control (in Manual Mode)
Sync Mode Switch PARALLEL ONLY
Control Mode Switch - MANUAL
No Remote Control Plug
Breaker Open/Close pushbuttons active
Manually sync using speed and volts raise/lower switches and synchroscope
Press breaker close pushbutton when synchronised
Load level determined by speed adjust
EGCP-2 Settings:
Check Mains Circuit Breaker Disabled
Operating Mode No Mains Parallel
Mains Voltage Limits High Disabled, Low LOM
Mains Frequency Limits - Disabled
Mains Sensing Disabled
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3d. Sync with the Mains - without Mains Breaker Control (in Remote Control)
Sync Mode Switch PARALLEL ONLY
Control Mode Switch MANUAL/AUTO/RUN have no effect on generator. OFF
position shuts down the generator
Remote Control Plug installed
Breaker Open/Close pushbuttons active
Manual sync using speed and volts raise/lower switches and synchroscope
Press breaker close pushbutton when synchronised
Load level determined by speed adjust
Generator starts on receipt of signal from remote panel
EGCP-2 Settings:
Check Mains Circuit Breaker Enabled
Operating Mode Mains Parallel
Mains Voltage Limits High Disabled, Low LOM
Mains Frequency Limits - LOM
Mains Sensing Enabled
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4a. Sync with the Mains and other Generators
Sync Mode Switch PARALLEL ONLY
Control Mode Switch - AUTO
No Remote Control Plug
Generator starts AND closes breaker on sensing a mains failure
4-way communications plug connected between generators for loadsharing,
otherwise generators shall run in baseload.
No break retransfer
EGCP-2 Settings:
Check Mains Circuit Breaker Enabled
Operating Mode Mains Parallel
Mains Voltage Limits LOM
Mains Frequency Limits LOM
Mains Sensing Enabled
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4b. Sync with the Mains and other Generators (in Manual Mode)
Sync Mode Switch PARALLEL ONLY
Control Mode Switch - MANUAL
No Remote Control Plug
Breaker Open/Close pushbuttons active
No automatic loadsharing through 4-way communications plug
Manual sync using speed and volts raise/lower switches and synchroscope
Press breaker close pushbutton when synchronised
Load level determined by speed adjust
EGCP-2 Settings:
Check Mains Circuit Breaker Enabled
Operating Mode Mains Parallel
Mains Voltage Limits LOM
Mains Frequency Limits LOM
Mains Sensing Disabled
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4c. Sync with the Mains and other Generators (in Remote Control)
Sync Mode Switch PARALLEL ONLY
Control Mode Switch MANUAL/AUTO/RUN have no effect on generator. OFF
position shuts down the generator
Remote Control Plug installed
Breaker Open/Close pushbuttons active
No automatic loadsharing through 4-way communications plug
Manual sync using speed and volts raise/lower switches and synchroscope
Press breaker close pushbutton when synchronised
Load level determined by speed adjust
EGCP-2 Settings:
Check Mains Circuit Breaker Enabled
Operating Mode Mains Parallel
Mains Voltage Limits LOM
Mains Frequency Limits - LOM
Mains Sensing Enabled
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Symbols Key
Generator Mains Supply Load
Circuit Breaker Circuit Breaker Interlock Control
Acknowledge/Clear Faults
A general fault indicated by the ALARM LED on the left of EGCP2 controller and by
the buzzer sounding.
The alarm is muted when the ALARM CLEAR is pressed.
Faults can be viewed through in the ALARM/EVENT Log.
In the event of a Hard Shutdown the engine will be locked out until the fault is
acknowledged by pressing the ALARM CLEAR push-button while in the
Alarm/Event Log.
The faults can be cleared while in the ALARM/EVENT Log by pressing ALARM
CLEAR a second time.
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Change Setpoints
Press the CONFIG key.
Enter password & press the ENTER key.
Use the SCROLL keys to select the relevant menu.
Press the ENTER key to enter the menu.
Use the SCROLL keys to select the parameter to be changed.
ENTER .
Use the SCROLL keys to change setting.
Press the ENTER key to confirm.
Use the ESC key to cancel entry without saving.
Note: Only trained personnel should use this equipment.
All standard safety procedures should be followed.
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