Operator Panel PMS Terasaki
Operator Panel PMS Terasaki
Mega-Guard E-series
OPERATOR GUIDE
MEGA-GUARD
Ship Automation and Navigation System
TABLE OF CONTENTS
This manual describes the functionality of the standard off-the-shelf MEGA-GUARD E-series
Power Management System (PMS).
The MEGA-GUARD E-series PMS is an innovative automation system that takes minimum
engineering time and minimum different types of modules to design a complete power plant
for various bus and generation types.
The MEGA-GUARD E-series PMS allows for engineering a complete power plant with
identical off-the-shelf PMS-sets for each power/generation connection. It does so by
configuring the specific usage and function of each PMS-set via standard menu options that
fulfill most -if not all- commonly required functionality and grids. In instances where special
functionality and/or signals are required -beyond the off-the-shelf PMS design- the standard
PMS-sets can be easily expanded with minimal additional engineering.
The MEGA-GUARD E-series PMS can be used as a stand-alone system with a RS485 multi-
drop serial link to a 3 rd party Alarm & Monitoring System. It can also be integrated with other
MEGA-GUARD systems such as MEGA-GUARD Operator Workstation(s) for graphic
mimic plant representation or e.g. with MEGA-GUARD Alarm and Monitoring System.
Abbreviations:
ABT Automatic Bus-Tie OWS Operator Work Station
AMS Alarm & Monitoring System PMS Power Management System
CB Circuit-Breaker PT Potential (voltage) Transformer
CT Current Transformer PTI Power Take-In
DEC Decrease PTO Power Take-Out
EU Engineering Unit STBY Standby
INC Increase SWBD Switch Board
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2 PMS INTRODUCTION
The MEGA-GUARD Power Management System (PMS) is an advanced system that provides
the full automation of power plants with low or medium voltage switchboards.
The PMS is a modular system with one fully configurable PMS Controller for each
generation set or automatic bus-tie. With the standard pre-defined functionality -i.e. without
additional software engineering- there can be used maximum 9 PMS controllers to satisfy a
wide variety of grid configurations.
PMS functions include engine start/stop logic, sync check and auto synchronizing functions,
load sharing both active and re-active, frequency and voltage control, load block start
request/permissive handling and non preferential tripping.
One PMS Controller consists of a PMS Control Panel including a PMS I/O-module. The PMS
Controllers for each generation set are interconnected via a redundant Ethernet bus.
The PMS Controller can operate as a stand-alone independent generator controller as well as a
fully integrated part of a complex and fully automated power management system. This level
of autonomy ensures the highest level of reliability and availability of each generation set.
Each PMS controller measures and displays up to 15 system variables. The standard PMS
Controller can also be configured as controller for an Automatic Bus-Tie (ABT) or an
automatic Shore connection circuit-breaker.
The PMS Controller -also referred to as PMS-set- consists of the following electronic
modules that are interconnected with a special I/O-cable:
The main program for the generator control and power management is running in the PMS
Operator Panel executed by a powerful control processor. Two Ethernet ports maintain the
redundant communication with the other PMS Controllers e.g. for bus load calculations. The
control processor interfaces with the belonging PMS I/O board via a special I/O-cable with a
default length of 3 meter.
See paragraph 12.1 for the detailed hard-ware description of the PMS Operator Panel.
See paragraph 12.2 for the detailed hard-ware description of the PMS I/O module.
MEGA-GUARD Power Management Systems have been applied on vessels for more than 20
years with the approval of all major classification societies. Type Approval (TA) certificates
are typically available for LRS, GL, BV, ABS, DNV, BV and RINA. Certificates for other
classification societies can be arranged depending applicable procedures.
Germanischer Lloyd:
Be aware of requirement for SYNC-CHECK RELAY (see 7.7)
3 OPERATOR INTERFACE
The PMS Operator Panel is a user-friendly interface for operating and monitoring of a
generation set or automatic bus-tie or automatic shore circuit-breaker.
Circuit-Breaker closed,
- Generator Power (kW)
No alarms, system healthy
- Generator Voltage (V)
- Generator Current (A)
- Generator Frequency (Hz)
-C
- Bus Voltage
Circuit-Breaker opened,
- Bus Frequency
Last alarm shown
Right side
- Bus 1 Voltage (V)
Bus-Tie closed, - Bus 1 Frequency (Hz)
No alarms, system healthy Bus 1 (generator connection)
ABT: right/higher bus #B
SHORE: shore supply
Left side
- Bus 2 Voltage (V)
Bus-Tie opened, - Bus 2 Frequency (Hz)
No alarms, system healthy Bus 2 (bus connection)
ABT: left/lower bus #A
SHORE: switchboard
ALARM
3.2 Alarm Display
The red ALARM lamp indicates an active alarm in this PMS Controller. The lamp is steady on
when there is a critical alarm that is blocking start and close commands. First the alarm(s)
must be accepted with the ACK button -and the ALARM lamp must go OFF -or change to
flashing- to enable these commands again. The lamp is flashing slowly when there is an active
alarm that is not blocking start and close commands (e.g. blackout) or flashing fast when
there is a system alarm.
Pushing the ALARM button shows the Alarm display. The Alarm Display returns to the
Operation Display by pushing the ALARM button again, or automatically when no scrolling
takes place for more then 30 seconds.
ALARM-PAGE
Alarms sorting priority: The small arrows are shown when applicable and
1. Unaccepted (flashing) alarms indicate that there un-shown newer alarms ( and/or
2. Accepted (steady) alarms older alarms ( which become visible when using
3. Occurrence (last to first) scroll up/down buttons.
PASSWORD
Password: *|
ACK. STOP
HORN
Value Accept ACK STOP
Level 2
2. ALARM LIMITS EU STOP
ACK.
1. BUS ABNORMALS >> HORN
2. BUS ALARMS >>
3. GEN. PROTECTIONS/TRIP CB >>
4. GEN. ALARMS >>
Level 3
2. 2 BUS ALARMS EU
1. HIGH VOLTAGE ALARM %
2. HIGH VOLTAGE DELAY SEC
3. LOW VOLTAGE ALARM %
4. LOW VOLTAGE DELAY SEC
5. HIGH FREQUENCY ALARM %
*1
Example menus do not necessary reflect literal menu texts and/or actual values!
The changed settings are stored periodically in the flash memory, earliest when
the menus are exited. If there are changed values which are waiting to be stored
in flash memory, this is indicated by the flashing System On Led. Do not turn off
the power while System On Led is flashing otherwise changed settings can be
lost!
The PMS Operator Panel shows the following system statuses on the front.
*1
Example menus do not necessary reflect literal menu texts and/or actual values!
The PMS Operator Panel has 12 colored pushbuttons with integrated Led lamps for the
operation and monitoring of the generation set and/or Automatic Bus-Tie.
The button texts of these 12 buttons are printed on a regular transparent overhead sheet and -
after cutting- inserted from right-rear side of panel which has a slot to insert the sheet behind
the plastic front.
START 1st
AUTO CLOSE INC. MENU
RUN STBY
2nd
MANUAL STOP OPEN DEC. ALARM
STBY
The PMS panels are delivered with the indicated standard text sheets. A text sheet template
(pdf file) can be requested to make and print special button texts, when needed.
This chapter describes the usage of the menus and the PMS controller basic settings. These
basic settings could theoretically fulfill the configuration of a basic PMS due to the use of
relative (%) default settings for the functional parameterization. Refer to the next chapters for
the more detailed configuration of functions and options.
Observe basic safety rules before first power-up of the PMS Operator Panel(s) with
commissioning and e.g. service replacement, such as:
- Select Switchboard Local mode to prohibit any undesired controls until the PMS
controller is fully configured!
- Do not connect the Ethernet cables until after the controller number is set in the
boot loader menu (see 4.1) to avoid addressing conflicts and possible loss of
settings.
The first action with the panel first power-up must be the setting of the PMS controller
number. This setting is done in the boot loader menu that is accessed by pressing the ACK
button while connecting the 24Vdc power supply to the
panel. The controller is re-booted when the controller ACK. while Power-up
number is accepted (ACK) and stored in flash memory.
Menu:
1. Controller no. [1-9] 1 >>
2. Advanced menu [p/w] >>
Select Enter
New value: 1
ACK. STOP
HORN
Change Accept ACK Cancel
*1
Example menus do not necessary reflect literal menu texts and/or actual values!
A unique controller number from 1 to 9 must be set for each PMS-controller. This number is
used for the processor Ethernet IP address (192.168.1.[No+60]) and is the MODBUS slave
number on the PMS RS485 MODBUS SLAVE multi-drop link.
The PMS controller number -and PMS application version- can be checked in the menus.
Item Menu / Setting description EU
1.1. MAIN SETTINGS : CONTROLLER ID
read only
1. PMS CONTROLLER NO. [1-9]
read only
2. PMS APPLICATION VERSION
The PMS can be configured for any of the following grid configurations. For the sake of the
PMS configuration a bus is considered to be a Bus when there is connected:
Generator -or other device as configured in 4.4- controlled by PMS controller, or
Heavy consumer(s) configured in any PMS controller, or
Non-preferential group(s) configured in any PMS controller
Type 1: Bus 1
Example:
2x ABT,
both
connected
Bus 4 Bus 3 Bus 4 Bus 3
to Bus 3!
WRONG *GRID* SETTINGS(503) is alarmed when Ethernet is connected and the grid is not
set the same on all controllers. AUTO-mode can now not be selected.
This setting selects the specific PMS-controller (PMS-set) functionality for the specific
generation types (1~3) as described in chapters 7 and 8 or that of the automatic bus-tie (5) as
described in chapter 9.
4.5 Ratings
All percentage (%) settings in the PMS controller relate to the nominal/rated
(100%) settings as set in this Ratings
to the ENGINE CAPACITY (kW).
The capacity of each gen-set is configured: how much power it can deliver to what bus.
*1
These abbreviations/notations can be used to mark relevant functionality descriptions when specific for an application
Where:
Gen. Nominal Voltage is specified as: V ; 100% of relative voltage
GENERATOR CAPACITY
settings
kVAr ENGINE CAPACITY Gen. Nominal Frequency is specified as: Hz ; 100% of relative frequency
settings
Generator capacity is specified as: kVA
kVA Power Factor is specified as: -)
Generator rated current is specified as: A ; 100% of relative current
settings
Engine capacity is specified as: kW ; max. power for calculations
kW
The Bus No. is specified in relationship to the configured Plant Grid (see 4.3). If the controller function is that of
an ABT, the Bus number is that of the lowest connected bus.
If two ABT are connected in series, the Bus number -for both- is that of the lowest bus!
See example at grid type 4, par. 4.3
The PMS-controller current measurement is configured with the ratio of the current
transformer (CT). For example, a current transformer with 1000A:1A step-down ratio is
configured with ratio setting of 1000.
For switchboards with rated voltages above 690VAC, external voltage transformers (VT)
must be used for measuring -and limiting- bus/generator voltages. For example, a VT that
reduces 6kV to 230V is configured with the ratio setting 26.1 (6000/230).
The PMS IO-board voltage measurement is optimized for measurement ranges [110~440Vac]
or [590~690Vac]. The IO-board input voltage -for example 230Vac- is set so that the IO-
board can automatically select the corresponding calibrated measurement range (in this
example: calibrated range [110~440Vac] is automatically selected).
Observe that the jumpers on the PMS IO-module are positioned according the
set voltage range (see 12.6)!
The PMS current measurement is optimized for measurements ranges up to [1A] or [5A]. The
IO-board input current -for example 2A- is set so that the IO-board can automatically select
the corresponding calibrated measurement range (in this example: calibrated range [5A] is
automatically selected).
Observe that the jumpers on the PMS IO-module are positioned according the
set current range (see 12.6)!
Each diesel generator with the standby start enabled is part of the standby start sequence and
can be automatically started by a standby start request. See 8.2.
The PMS IO-board detects and alarms incorrect connections of the generator and/or bus.
Following alarms are enabled when the diesel engine is running and delayed with a fixed time
of 10 seconds:
GEN PHASE ERROR(271) is alarmed when the generator voltage (connections) L1, L2, L3
are falsely connected resulting in incorrect phase sequence.
GEN MISSING PHASE(272) is alarmed when the generator voltage (connections) L1 or L2 or
L3 are not connected or failed otherwise.
GEN FREQUENCY FAIL(273) is alarmed when the generator frequency drops below 70% of
nominal frequency.
Following alarms are enabled when a bus voltage (>20%) is measured and delayed with a
fixed time of 10 seconds:
BUS PHASE ERROR(274) is alarmed when the bus voltage (connections) L1, L2, L3 are
falsely connected resulting in incorrect phase sequence.
BUS MISSING PHASE(275) is alarmed when the bus voltage (connections) L1 or L2 or L3
are not connected or failed otherwise.
BUS FREQUENCY FAIL(276) is alarmed when the bus frequency drops below 70% of
nominal frequency.
The IO-board Led indications VOLTAGE GENERATOR and VOLTAGE BUSBAR show the
Each of the alarms in this chapter can be disabled by setting the detection level to 0%!
Each of the alarms in this chapter is alarmed in every mode, including local.
5.1 Bus Abnormal Alarms
Following limits are set on each gen-set for detecting bus abnormal alarm conditions. Any
bus abnormal alarm will start the next standby generator and trip its own circuit breaker when
the standby -or other- generator is ready to be connected to the bus (i.e. connected over
blackout). See also 8.6.
Following limits are set on each gen-set for detecting bus alarm conditions. If the standby
start with bus alarm option is enabled (see 8.7) any bus alarm will start the next standby
generator and disconnect itself after substitution.
Following limits are set on each gen-set for tripping of the circuit-breaker (CB) to protect the
generation set. The generator protections alarms -including circuit-breaker (CB) trip output-
are active in every mode, including local.
OVER-VOLTAGE TRIP(221),
UNDER-VOLTAGE TRIP(222),
OVER-FREQUENCY TRIP(223),
UNDER-FREQUENCY TRIP(224),
OVER-CURRENT TRIP(225),
REVERSE POWER TRIP(226) are alarmed -and the circuit-breaker is tripped- when the
relevant above limits and delays are exceeded.
Following limits are set on each gen-set for detecting generator alarm conditions.
GEN. OVER-LOAD (ALARM)(231) is alarmed when the relevant limits and delays are
exceeded.
free configured to suit application and customer requirements. The front texts of these 16
channel windows can be printed on a regular (white) paper sheet and inserted -from the
module top- behind the transparent plastic front. Relevant configuration menus will appear
when belonging I/O-signals are configured.
1 Engine safety shutdown N.O. Closed by engine protection device when shut down 7.4
2 Engine pre-alarm N.O. Closed by pre-alarm; start next standby generator 7.5
11 CB close request N.O. Close to synchronize & close CB (alike front command) 7.6
12 CB open request N.O. Close to offload & open CB (alike front command) 7.8
13 CB tripped by ACB device N.O. Closed by ACB when abnormal tripped 7.9
14 CB trip command N.O. Close to trip CB
15 CB trip manual cmnd N.O. Close to trip CB when in MANUAL
16 CB trip all command N.O. Close to trip all CB on own -and connected- busses
17 CB trip all auto cmnd N.O. Close to trip all CB -in AUTO- on own/connected bus
18 CB tripped by short-circuit device N.O. Closed by short-circuit device when tripped
19 Sync-check device failed N.C. Opened by Sync-check device for report alarm
31 PTI operation N.O. Close for PTI function; open for PTO function (shaft)
32 Harbour mode N.O. Close for Harbour mode (emergency generator) 7.11
33 Inhibit low load stop N.O. Close to prevent any low load auto stop 8.5
35 Trip non-preferential groups N.O. Close to trip all non-preferential groups on board
41** Consumer block Request 1 N.O. Close to request heavy consumer block 1 8.8
42** Consumer block Request 2 N.O. Close to request heavy consumer block 2
43** Consumer block Request 3 N.O. Close to request heavy consumer block 3
44** Consumer block Request 4 N.O. Close to request heavy consumer block 4
Note that it is possible to use the same code for multiple channels! For example, if code #16 is
used to configure 7
is closed OR when input 8 is closed.
Item Menu / Setting description EU
3.1 CONFIGURABLE IO: INPUT CHANNELS
1. CH. 1 - INPUT CODE #
2. CH. 2 - INPUT CODE #
3. CH. 3 - INPUT CODE #
4. CH. 4 - INPUT CODE #
5. CH. 5 - INPUT CODE #
6. CH. 6 - INPUT CODE #
7. CH. 7 - INPUT CODE #
8. CH. 8 - INPUT CODE #
**
Heavy consumer blocks can not be configured on controllers used for ABT
FUNCTION OUTPUTS
301** CONSUMER BLOCK ACCEPT 1 Activated to allow consumer 1 8.8
302** CONSUMER BLOCK ACCEPT 2 Activated to allow consumer 2
303** CONSUMER BLOCK ACCEPT 3 Activated to allow consumer 3
304** CONSUMER BLOCK ACCEPT 4 Activated to allow consumer 4
311** NON-PREFERENTIAL TRIP 1 (OUTP) Activated to trip group 1 8.9
312** NON-PREFERENTIAL TRIP 2 (OUTP) Activated to trip group 2
313** NON-PREFERENTIAL TRIP 3 (OUTP) Activated to trip group 3
314** NON-PREFERENTIAL TRIP 4 (OUTP) Activated to trip group 4
321 RAISE VOLTAGE Activate/pulse to raise voltage (AVR) 8.1
322 LOWER VOLTAGE Activate/pulse to lower voltage (AVR)
331 PRE-LUBRICATION Activate to pre-lubricate the engine 7.10
333 CB STATUS Activated when CB closed
If channel 22 is used as SYNC-CHECK RELAY (see 7.7) the setting 3.2.8. will not be
functional.
**
Heavy consumer blocks and Non-preferential groups can not be configured on controllers used for ABT
The PMS IO-module front texts of the 16 configurable channel windows can be printed on a
regular (white) paper sheet and inserted -from the module top- behind the transparent plastic
front.
Example
5cm 10cm
A text sheet template (pdf file) can be requested to make and print special channel texts, when
needed.
7 GENERATOR OPERATION
START
Start extra engine; will
Flash while pre-lub and/or Flash while pre-lub and/or
RUN Start engine auto-stop after cool-
starting, On when running starting, On when running
down if CB not closed *4
ND ND
2nd. Make 2 NEXT in auto On when 2 NEXT in
STBY No action Off
start sequence auto start sequence
*3
Load sharing
*4
Load dependent start/stop
*5
Blackout prevention / offload check
Pushbuttons START/STOP, INC/DEC, 1st STBY/2nd STBY and Engine Selector Switch have no function when PMS-set used for Shaft
Generator or Shore Connection or ABT
The PMS-set is switched off from the front of the SWBD section with an on/off-switch
connected to the PMS-module. When the on/off-switch is set in OFF (LOCAL) all PMS-set
outputs are de-activated and in neutral condition.
When the on/off-switch is set in ON the PMS is default set in MANUAL mode and next -if
allowed- AUTO mode can be selected.
Relevant PMS I/O-module signals (this signal is relevant to all PMS functions):
I/O Channel text Condition/signal Signal description for indicated condition Configurable
potential free
DIN SWBD/PMS select Open PMS-set = OFF No FIXED
potential free
Closed PMS-set = ON (Manual or Auto)
MANUAL MANUAL or AUTO mode can be selected by the corresponding pushbuttons on the
PMS Operator Panel. In case of a diesel generator [D/G] or [E/G] the AUTO mode can
only be selected when the (engine) remote control is selected.
AUTO
Relevant PMS I/O-module signals (this signal is relevant to all AUTO functions):
I/O Channel text Condition/signal Signal description for indicated condition Configurable
potential free
DIN Engine Remote Ctrl Closed Remote Control on No FIXED
The engine *1 [D/G] or [E/G] can be started with a manual or automatic start engine command.
START
The manual start engine command is given with the PMS Operator Panel
RUN pushbutton when in AUTO or MANUAL mode or -optional- from PMS mimic. The
pushbutton lamp is flashing while starting/energizing; on when energized.
The start command is accepted -and the pre-lubrication output activated- when the engine is
ready to start and set in remote control and there is no external safety shutdown or pre-alarm.
The start output is activated when the pre-lubricating finished. The start output is de-activated
-and the start is successful- when the engine achieves the running status. The start attempt
failed when the engine does not achieve the running status within the re-start delay that is
started at the end of the start pulse. In AUTO the start output will then be activated again and
this will be repeated until the number of start attempts is completed or until the engine
achieves the running status. In MANUAL there will only be performed one start attempt.
Described functionality and settings allow the PMS-set to directly operate an engine start
solenoid valve. If the engine is equipped with its own local control system the number of start
attempts must
*1
ENGINE NOT READY TO START (205) is alarmed if the ready to start input is not activated.
ENGINE START FAILURE(201) is alarmed if the engine does not achieve the running status
within the applicable number of start attempts or sooner when the start fail input is activated.
The gen-set can be used again after this alarm has been reset.
ENERGIZE FAILURE(211) is alarmed if -after the engine achieved running status- the
generator voltage does not reach the voltage level within the energized delay. In this case also
the engine stop is activated. The gen-set can be used again after this alarm has been reset.
I/O Channel text Condition/signal Signal description for indicated condition Configurable
potential free
DIN Ready to start Closed Ready to start No FIXED
potential free
DIN Engine start fail Closed Start failure No FIXED
potential free
DIN Engine running Closed Engine running No FIXED
potential free (1)
DIN Engine safety shutdown Open Not external safety shutdown Yes
potential free
DOUT Engine start Closed Start signal to engine No FIXED
potential free (331)
DOUT Pre-lubrication Closed Activate pre-lubrication Yes
The engine [D/G] or [E/G] can be stopped with a manual or automatic stop engine command.
STOP
The manual stop engine command is given with the PMS Operator Panel pushbutton
when in AUTO or MANUAL mode or -optional- from PMS mimic.
The pushbutton lamp is flashing while stopping (e.g. during cool down); on when
engine is stopped.
Causes -except external- that can give an automatic stop engine command:
Generator energizing failure alarm
Engine idle run time (cool down) finished
The stop command is accepted -and the stop output activated- when the engine is set in
remote control and when the generator circuit-breaker is open. A stop command during
normal operation can either be an operator command e.g. from the stop pushbutton or -in
AUTO- an automatic stop command after engine cooling down. The stop output is activated
for the duration of the stop pulse time.
ENGINE STOP FAILURE(202) is alarmed if the engine still has the running status after the
stop pulse is de-activated. The gen-set can be used again after this alarm has been reset.
ENGINE EXT. SHUTDOWN(203) is alarmed when the engine safety shutdown input is
activated from the engine local safety system. This engine can not be started again until this
signal returns to normal and the alarm is reset.
I/O Channel text Condition/signal Signal description for indicated condition Configurable
potential free
DIN CB status Open CB is opened No FIXED
potential free
DIN Engine running Closed Engine running No FIXED
potential free (1)
DIN Engine safety shutdown Closed Engine shutdown by safety Yes
potential free (2)
DIN Engine pre-alarm Open Not pre-alarm condition Yes
potential free
DOUT Engine stop Closed Stop signal to engine No FIXED
The manual close breaker command is given with the PMS Operator Panel
CLOSE pushbutton when in AUTO or MANUAL mode or -optional- from PMS mimic or
external CB close request input signal.
The lamp is flashing while synchronizing; on when the circuit-breaker is closed.
The close command (pushbutton or automatic) is accepted when the gen-set is running and
energized. If the bus is dead, the circuit-breaker will be directly closed. If the bus is energized,
this gen-set [D/G] or [E/G] will first be synchronized with the energized bus before closing the
circuit-breaker.
Each PMS-set has a dedicated SYNCHRONIZER that is integrated on the PMS I/O module.
The synchronizer controls the frequency of the gen-set to the frequency of the energized bus
before allowing the circuit-breaker to be closed when the bus/generator phase angle and the
voltage/frequency deviation is within the specified dead band. The synchronizer controls the
gen-set with raise/lower speed signals.
The synchronizer can be put in a test mode that allows visual verification of the synchronizer
conditions on the board LEDs without actually closing the circuit-circuit breaker.
SYNCHRONIZE FAILURE (213) is alarmed when the gen-set is not synchronized within the
maximum sync time (and the circuit-breaker can not be closed). The gen-set will be idle
running and the close command can be attempted again after this alarm is reset.
CB CLOSE FAILURE (214) is alarmed when the circuit-breaker fails to close after the close
command has been given. The gen-set will be idle running and the close command can be
attempted again after this alarm is reset. Note that this failure will also be alarmed if the
backup sync-check relay is applied (see 7.7) and this prevents activation of the circuit-breaker
while the synchronizer allows closure!
I/O Channel text Condition/signal Signal description for indicated condition Configurable
potential free
DIN CB status Closed CB is closed No FIXED
potential free (11)
DIN CB close request Closed Request to close CB Yes
potential free (333)
DOUT CB closed output Closed CB is closed (indication) Yes
potential free
DOUT Engine inc. speed Closed Raise engine speed signal No FIXED
potential free
DOUT Engine dec. speed Closed Lower engine speed signal No FIXED
potential free
DOUT CB close Closed Close circuit-breaker signal No
FIXED
If required by class society (see 2.4) an additional SYNC-CHECK RELAY is to be applied that
continuously monitors if the bus/generator phase angle and frequency variation are within a
second set of synchronizing settings *1 and that closes the output contact if these conditions are
fulfilled. This contact is to be connected in series with the synchronizer contact CB close
(channel 23) and therewith adds the backup sync-check protection of the circuit-breaker (see
12.7). The sync-check relay can only be configured on relay output channel 22!
1
Note that the Sync-check settings are to be set "less sensitive" then the synchronizer settings!
The manual open breaker command is given with the PMS Operator Panel
OPEN pushbutton when in AUTO or MANUAL mode or -optional- from PMS mimic or
external CB open request input signal. In AUTO the open breaker command is
blocked if disconnection would cause a blackout. The lamp is flashing while
offloading (AUTO only); on when the circuit-breaker is opened.
In MANUAL mode the command will open the circuit-breaker regardless of the generator or
bus load therewith potentially causing a plant blackout when not operated with care. In
AUTO mode the generator is disconnected in controlled manner i.e. the circuit-breaker will
only be opened after first the generator is offloaded below the low load limit.
OFFLOAD FAILURE(212) is alarmed when the gen-set is not offloaded within the maximum
offload time. Depending of the chosen disconnect option, the circuit-breaker will be opened
anyway or will remain closed for the operator to take the appropriate actions. This alarm must
first be reset before this gen-set can be started or loaded again.
CB OPEN FAILURE(215) is alarmed when the breaker is not actually opened after the open
command. In AUTO mode the gen-set is now controlled back to the average plant load to
avoid a reverse power situation. This alarm must first be reset before this gen-set can be
offloaded again (and open the circuit-breaker again).
I/O Channel text Condition/signal Signal description for indicated condition Configurable
potential free
DIN CB status Open CB is open No FIXED
potential free (12)
DIN CB open request Closed Request to open CB Yes
potential free
DOUT CB open Closed Open circuit-breaker signal No FIXED
The circuit-breaker can be tripped -i.e. opened without offloading- by the generator
protections (see 5.3) and by the following optional CB trip command input channels (only
active when the relevant input channel has been configured):
The circuit-breaker can also be tripped by external devices outside the PMS such as automatic
circuit breaker (ACB) or short-circuit protection device (S/C).
ACB ABNORMAL TRIPPED(227) is alarmed when CB was tripped by external ACB device
or when CB was opened by unknown cause.
CB TRIP EXT. COMMAND(228) is alarmed when any of the command inputs (14~17)
is
activated and meets the relevant conditions.
Any CB trip(ped) command results in the automatic tripping of all non-preferential groups
and -if option enabled (see 8.7)- results in the start of the next standby generator.
I/O Channel text Condition/signal Signal description for indicated condition Configurable
potential free (13)
DIN CB tripped by ACB device Closed Tripped by ACB device Yes
potential free (14)
DIN CB trip command Closed Trip CB Yes
potential free (15)
DIN CB trip manual command Closed Trip CB in MANUAL Yes
potential free (16)
DIN CB trip all command Closed Trip all CB on bus Yes
potential free (17)
DIN CB trip all auto command Closed Trip all CB on bus in AUTO Yes
potential free (18)
DIN CB tripped by S/C device Closed Tripped by S/C device Yes
potential free
DOUT CB open Closed Open circuit-breaker signal No FIXED
*1
In MANUAL mode the pushbuttons will increase/decrease the gen-set speed and therewith
correspondingly increase/decrease the frequency and consequently increase/decrease the
(active) load.
In AUTO mode the pushbuttons can be used to adjust taking or shedding extra load on this
gen-set from the otherwise balanced shared load (see 8.1).
I/O Channel text Condition/signal Signal description for indicated condition Configurable
potential free
DOUT Engine Inc. speed Closed Raise engine speed signal No FIXED
potential free
DOUT Engine dec. speed Closed Lower engine speed signal No FIXED
The emergency generator can be switched to harbour mode with an external key-switch. The
harbour mode is a semi-automatic mode. In this semi-automatic mode the generator must be
started/stopped/connected/disconnected by manual command while performing automatic
frequency and load control. The harbour mode allows the emergency generator to be
manually started and connected to fulfill the relative low load conditions when docked and
achieve higher fuel economy. The emergency generator harbour mode is indicated by the
slow flashing MANUAL indication.
I/O Channel text Condition/signal Signal description for indicated condition Configurable
potential free (32)
DIN Harbour mode Closed Harbour mode (key switch) Yes
potential free
Open Emergency mode
7.12 Bus-Ties
Each PMS-set has the possibility for connecting the feedback closed status of the 2 adjacent
bus-ties. Only the bus-ties to adjacent buses can be configured, where input for BUS-TIE #A
connects to the lower/left adjacent bus and input for BUS-TIE #B connects to the higher/right
adjacent bus.
For example with type 5 grid configuration (see picture below); a PMS-set that e.g. belongs to
bus 1 can configure the feedback of the bus-tie connecting to bus 5 (designated: #A) and/or
the bus-tie connecting to bus 2 (designated: #B).
#A #B
Bus 5 Bus 4
#B #A
BUS-TIE #A TRIPPED(261) is alarmed when the bus-tie is being opened while generators are
still connected to the gen-set bus (in above example: while generators are still connected to
bus 1).
I/O Channel text Condition/signal Signal description for indicated condition Configurable
potential free (21)
DIN Bus-Tie #A status Closed BT to lower/left bus closed Yes
potential free (22)
DIN Bus-Tie #B status Closed BT to higher/right bus closed Yes
8 PLANT OPERATION
Plant automatic functions described in this chapter are only applicable for the PMS-sets that
are set in AUTO mode and which do not have unaccepted alarms blocking automatic
functions.
In AUTO mode the PMS-sets perform balanced load sharing by default. In this mode all
interconnected*1 gen-sets will be equally loaded as percentage of their capacity. Each PMS-
set load setpoint is calculated as the average load of all gen-set that are connected to the grid
and that are set in AUTO. Standard the PMS-set performs speed (frequency) control of the
gen-set [D/G] or [E/G] to perform active load sharing (i.e. percentage of capacity in kW).
LOAD TOO HIGH DEVIATION (216) is alarmed -only in balanced load sharing mode- when
the load deviates more then (+/-) the maximum load deviation for longer then the delay time.
In AUTO mode the operator can set/adjust a base load setpoint on a specific gen-set by using
the INC/DEC pushbuttons. This results in unbalanced load sharing mode until the base load
setpoint is reset. The base load setpoint -when set- is shown on the main operation display.
The base load is automatically reset when the bus load drops below the reset unbalanced
mode load level or after the preset time or when the gen-set is disconnected, stopped or put in
MANUAL. The operator can manually reset the unbalanced load setpoint by pushing the
INC+DEC pushbuttons simultaneous. Gen-sets will not be automatically stopped by low load
condition (see 8.5) during unbalanced load sharing mode.
*1
gen-sets on same bus or on same buses connected by closed bus-tie(s)
*2
Gain = 100/proportional band
INC.
INC
to set/increase the base load setpoint
DEC.
DEC
to set/decrease the base load setpoint
Each gen-set -with the standby start enabled (see 4.7)- is part of the standby start sequence
which means that the gen-set can be automatically started by a standby start request.
Each gen-set is assigned a sequence number that represents the order in which the gen-sets are
automatically connected by standby start requests. In a split bus operation the standby start
sequence is determined for each bus section.
1st. The gen-set that is ready to connect*1 with the lowest sequence number on the bus or
STBY on the split bus section will be first connected and is indicated with the 1ST STBY
pushbutton lamp on the operator panel.
2nd.
STBY Next gen-set that will be connected is indicated with the 2ND STBY pushbutton lamp.
The start sequence of each gen-set can be set by operating the 1ST STBY or 2ND STBY
pushbuttons. The gen-set where the 1ST STBY pushbutton is pressed becomes the next (first: if
no gen-sets are running) in the standby sequence. It does so by exchanging his sequence
number with the gen-set that otherwise would have been started next. The same functionality
-for altering the second gen-set in the start sequence- applies when operating the 2ND STBY
pushbutton. In split bus operation these buttons only affect the start sequence of the own bus
section. The start sequence can not be changed while any generator is starting/synchronizing
on the own bus.
The stop sequence is the reversed start sequence: the connected gen-set with the highest
sequence number will be first offloaded and disconnected when allowed by the low load
demand. The stop sequence of the connected gen-sets can be changed by pressing the button
1ST STBY which -in this connected case- makes this the first-to-stop. Note that this also alters
the start sequence of the other connected gen-sets.
*1 Ready to connect: gen-set healthy/without alarms and set in AUTO (and not yet connected)
DG1 DG2 DG3 DG4 DG5 DG6 DG1 DG2 DG3 DG4 DG5 DG6
auto auto auto auto auto auto auto auto auto man auto auto
1 2 3 4 5 6 4 3 2 1 5 6
4 2 3 1 5 6 4 3 2 1 6 5
4 3 2 1 5 6 3 4 2 1 5 6
When the bus section of the 1ST standby gen-set has a blackout, this generator will be started
and connected. A blackout recovery delay can be set e.g. to start the emergency generator
with little delay therewith first allowing recovery via the main gen-sets and prevent isolation
of the emergency bus.
BLACKOUT (291) is alarmed at blackout condition after the blackout recovery delay.
When the load of any connected gen-set exceeds the set limits -during the preset time- it will
request for a standby generator. This causes the first standby gen-set to be started and
connected. The delay timers are restarted when a new generator is connected.
A blackout prevention check is calculated for every generator to determine if its power is still
required to satisfy the actual bus load. When a generator has the lowest priority (highest
standby number) and if the blackout prevention check is okay for a sustained period this
generator will be offloaded and disconnected (and stopped).
max. 1400kW
G1 G2 G3
800kW 600kW 300kW
75%
600 450 225
I/O Channel text Condition/signal Signal description for indicated condition Configurable
potential free 33
DIN Inhibit low load stop Closed No load dependent disconnect Yes
When a bus abnormal condition is alarmed (see 5.1), the next standby gen-set will be started
and when it is ready to be connected to the bus, the gen-set(s) with bus abnormal alarm will
be tripped and the standby generator will be directly connected over blackout. The engine of
the abnormal gen-set will be stopped directly or after cooling down, depending the specific
cooldown setting (see 7.5).
The following conditions can optionally start the next standby generator:
These conditions are enabled/ disabled with the indicated settings. The pre-alarm option is
enabled/disabled by the configuration of the relevant hardware input channel. After the next
standby generator is started and connected due to an engine pre-alarm or a bus alarm, the
substituted generator can be left running or offloaded and disconnected, depending the set
disconnect options (see 7.8).
ENGINE PRE-ALARM (204) is alarmed to attend the operator of the eminent engine failure.
If the gen-set was disconnected by the pre-alarm (see 7.8), this alarm must first be reset -
possible when the input is deactivated- before this gen-set can be started or connected again.
I/O Channel text Condition/signal Signal description for indicated condition Configurable
potential free 2
DIN Engine pre-alarm Closed Pre-alarm condition Yes
When there is not sufficient load available or generators running and preconfigured heavy
consumers are planned to be switched on the bus, the next standby gen-set(s) will be started
and connected before the specific heavy consumer is allowed to be connected to the bus.
The consumer activates the request input after which the spinning reserve and the number of
connected generators are checked against the configured requirements of the consumer. When
more generation is required, next standby generator(s) are started. The consumer block accept
output is activated when the requirements of the consumer block are fulfilled and the request
input is still active and after a set delay. The requests are processed in sequence from lowest
number to highest number if more then one heavy consumer is requested at the same time.
The accept output is reset when the number of connected gen-sets becomes too low or when
the request input is deactivated. The low load auto stop function is disabled while there is a
heavy consumer request active.
Each PMS-set -except when used as ABT- has the possibility for configuring up to 4 heavy
consumers on any bus (see 4.3) with each their power requirements and requirement for
number of connected generators. The consumer blocks furthermore require that the
appropriate request input signals (see 6.2) and accept output signals (see 6.3) are configured.
I/O Channel text Condition/signal Signal description for indicated condition Configurable
potential free 41~44
DIN Consumer block Request x Closed Request active Yes
potential free 301~304
DOUT Consumer block Accept x Closed Criteria okay; accept active Yes
When the bus is close to overloading, groups of non-preferential consumers can be tripped to
prevent an actual bus overload.
The high load limit and delay can be configured at which condition each non-preferential
group will be tripped. This allows groups to be tripped in predefined order. The non-
preferential group(s) will be tripped without any delay when there is a circuit-breaker tripped
on the corresponding bus. The non-preferential group(s) on the board will be tripped without
any delay when the programmable group trip input is activated. The trip output remains active
as long as the trip condition remains active with a minimum time of 5 seconds.
Each PMS-set -except when used as ABT- has the possibility for configuring up to 4 non-
preferential groups on any bus (see 4.3) with each their high load trip condition and delay.
The non-preferential groups furthermore require that the appropriate trip output signals (see
6.3) are configured. As a response to any non-preferential trip the next standby generator can
be started, if this option is enabled (see 8.7).
NON-PREFERENTIAL TRIP x (281~284) is alarmed -on the PMS-set where configured- when
a non-preferential group 1~4 is tripped.
I/O Channel text Condition/signal Signal description for indicated condition Configurable
potential free 35
DIN Trip non-pref. groups Closed Trip groups on board Yes
potential free 311~314
DOUT Non-preferential trip x Closed Trip non-preferential group Yes
9 AUTOMATIC BUS-TIE
The PMS Controller can also be used as controller for an Automatic Bus-Tie (ABT) circuit-
breaker.
The ABT can synchronize and connect 2 live buses/switchboards when the
MANUAL controller is enabled by the PMS select signal. This is indicated by the MANUAL
indication lamp.
The close ABT circuit breaker command is issued with the PMS Operator Panel
CLOSE pushbutton or -optionally- from a PMS mimic or external CB close request input
signal. This command initiates that first both live buses are automatically
synchronized before the circuit-breaker is closed by the controller. The lamp is
flashing while synchronizing; on when the circuit-breaker is closed.
The open ABT circuit breaker command is issued with the PMS Operator Panel
OPEN pushbutton or -optional- from PMS mimic or external CB open request input signal.
This command opens the ABT unconditionally. The lamp is on when the circuit-
breaker is opened.
I/O Channel text Condition/signal Signal description for indicated condition Configurable
potential free
DIN SWBD/PMS select Closed PMS functions enabled No FIXED
potential free
DIN CB status Closed ABT is closed No FIXED
potential free 11
DIN CB close request Closed Synchronize and close ABT Yes
potential free 12
DIN CB open request Closed Open ABT Yes
potential free 13
DIN CB tripped Closed ABT was externally tripped Yes
potential free 14
DIN CB trip command Closed Trip ABT Yes
potential free 333
DOUT CB closed output Closed CB is closed (indication) Yes
potential free
DOUT CB open Closed Open command to ABT No FIXED
potential free
DOUT CB close Closed Close command to ABT No FIXED
10 ALARMS
A RS485 multi-drop serial port is provided on each PMS Operator Panel that outputs the
alarms of each gen-set via a MODBUS-slave protocol (see 11).
Hard-wired common system alarms are required by most classification societies. These
signals are realized by connecting the Fail and Horn contact outputs of each PMS panel (see
12.5).
A RS485 multi-drop serial port is provided on each PMS Operator Panel that outputs the
alarms and monitoring values of each gen-set via a MODBUS slave protocol and accepts
basic PMS commands.
The RS485 ports of all PMS Operator panels are connected parallel (see 12.5) as a RS485
multi-drop link to a host computer that operates as the MODBUS MASTER. The PMS
controllers are accessible by their MODBUS slave number (see 4.2). The host computer must
provide a galvanic isolation of its RS485 serial input port.
The Mega-Guard PMS system uses the Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) as the error check
for each message.
Detailed explanation of the MODBUS protocol can be found in the Gould Modicon Modbus
Protocol Reference Guide, Nov.'83, Gould Inc., Andover. Praxis Automation Technology can
supply you with a copy of the relevant pages.
Function 03/04
Analog channels described in this chapter can be requested by MODBUS function
nalog
channel.
Function 05
Specific Digital input channels (commands) described in this chapter can be forced
on/off by MODBUS function '05'.
Function 03 and 04: The query message specifies the starting register and quantity of registers
to be read. registers are addressed starting at zero: register 1-16 are addressed as 0-15
Function 05: The query specifies the coil reference to be forced. coils are addressed starting at
zero: coil 1 is addressed as 0.
Structures are sent according Motorola (MSB LSB or Big Endian) processor set.
The MSB and LSB are (two's complement) signed integers (PMS maximum range = -9999 till
9999).
Examples:
9999 (dec.) = Byte 1: 27 (hex.) ; Byte 2: 0F (hex.).
1 (dec.) = Byte 1: 00 (hex.) ; Byte 2: 01 (hex.).
0 (dec.) = Byte 1: 00 (hex.) ; Byte 2: 00 (hex.).
-1 (dec.) = Byte 1: FF (hex.) ; Byte 2: FE (hex.).
-9999 (dec.) = Byte 1: D8 (hex.); Byte 2: F1 (hex.).
analog
values (2 bytes data).
Each PMS controller is addressed with its slave number (see 4.2).
The controller alarms and relevant statuses are requested with function 03 and send as
packed digital data.
The controller analog values are requested with function 04*1. The values are multiplied by a
scale factor for a better resolution since decimal points are not available in the used integer
range. To get the original decimal formatting the Modbus-master must scale the received data
with the scaling factor as is given in the Modbus list.
Standard MODBUS error messages (exception responses) are returned on any illegal request.
Note: MODBUS points within the PMS range which refer to undefined -or spare- addresses
are still valid addresses and will return an undefined value.
The MODBUS query is processed at the end of each I/O scan cycle. The worst case delay is
one cycle time plus overhead of in total 95 milliseconds. The typical delay is half the cycle
time (ca. 50 milliseconds).
The RS485 ports of all PMS Operator panels are connected in multi-drop configuration (see
12.5) to a host computer that operates as the Modbus-master. The host computer must provide
a galvanic isolation of its RS485 serial input port.
Specification
Interface port RS485
Connection A, B screw terminals
Cable 2-wire twisted communication cable
Port settings Baudrate 19200, 8 bits, 1 start bit, 1 stop bit, No parity
Protocol MODBUS RTU Slave
12 PMS HARDWARE
Properties:
General
Model description LCD Operator Panel
Part number 93.0.960
Model size H=144, W=144, D=37mm
Mounting Flush Panel
Panel cut-out H=132, W=120mm
Fastening 4 nuts M4 in each corner
I/O connections Detachable screw terminals
2
for wires up to Ø 2.5mm
Weight Approx 500 grams
Supply voltage 18-32VDC
Power consumption Max. 22W (7W+15W)
for PMS Operator Panel + PMS I/O-module
Operating Environment
Ambient temperature 0 to +70 degrees Celsius
Test specification EN60945
Display
Display LCD monochrome graphic display
Resolution 192 x 64 pixels;
6 lines (approx. 35 characters) in text mode
Application pushbuttons
Number of application buttons incl. lamp 12
Pushbutton/lamp available colors Red, green, yellow, blue, white
Text window each button 14x14 mm
where applicable
Dimming Yes
Text background illumination Yes
Button/lamp configuration of texts
cut in 2 strips -for top/bottom row- of
15x130mm, inserted from the panel side
I/O-module interface
Connector 9-pole Sub-D, female
Cable Special, including DC supply of I/O-module
Relay outputs
Relay 1 - Horn - Open contact (horn = off / Power off)
- Closed contact (horn = on)
Relay 2 - System Fail - Open contact (system fail / Power fail)
- Closed contact (system healthy)
Relay 1 & 2 contact rating 30VDC, 2A
250V, 500mA
Ethernet cable
Cable type SFTP shielded cable 24AWG / 4 pairs
Wiring standard TIA / EIA T568A
Connectors RJ45
Cable part number / length 76.0.900, 0.5m
76.0.901, 2m
76.0.902, 5m
76.0.903, 10m
RS485
Compliance EIA RS-485, half-duplex
Usage MODBUS multi-drop slave
Serial port
Compliance Special (RS232 / TTL levels)
Usage Maintenance
USB
Number of USB ports 1
USB compliance 2.0
Function - USB-stick for firmware update
- USB-stick for loading and saving panel
configurations.
Properties:
General
Part number 98.6.034.802
Model size H=200, W=127, D=34mm
Mounting TS35 DIN-rail
Locking Special included end-bracket
Power supply via special 9-pole Sub-D
Weight 950 grams
Operating Environment
Ambient temperature 0 to +70 degrees Celsius
Test specification EN60945
Digital inputs
Number of digital inputs Total 14:
- 6 x fixed functionality
- 8 x configurable functionality
Input signal type Potential free contact (N.O. or N.C.)
Open voltage: 5VDC,
contact current: 10mA
Terminals (28) Detachable screw terminals
2
for wires up to Ø 2.5mm ,
B-terminals are common for all inputs
Relay outputs
Number of relay outputs Total 14:
- 6 x fixed functionality
- 8 x configurable functionality
Output signal type Potential free contact (N.O. or N.C.)
Contact ratings 30VDC, 2A
250VAC, 500mA
Terminals (28) Detachable screw terminals
2
for wires up to Ø 2.5mm