Kea 071 Anl
Kea 071 Anl
01
Emergency Power Control Unit
November 1998
for gensets with analogue sensors
Type: KEA 071 - ANL Replaces : first edition
WARNING HINTS
⇒ This unit must be applied only for the purpose mentioned under 'DESCRIPTION'.
⇒ Installation and commissioning must be carried out solely by sufficiently qualified staff.
⇒ Applicable regulations, especially those of VDE, are to be observed.
⇒ Classifying of the unit has to take place absolutely in a manner to rule out any danger
against persons and equipment.
CONTENT
DESIGN
The automatic control device consists of following The RZ 071-D is fitted, beside others with:
modules:
- 10 relays, contacts rated for 6 A / 230 V AC,
- Automatic Genset Control Unit KEA 071-ANL, or 6 A / 30 V DC, 7 out of these may be
- Relay Unit RZ 071-D, classified,
- Plug-in Cable Connection Set - 2 relays, contacts rated for 20 A / 30 V DC,
- 1 out of these may be classified,
The automatic control unit will be installed into the - multi-core plug-in connectors for interconnec-
switchboard panel door, the relay unit is mounted tion of KEA unit (and the RZ 071-E).
on the basic plate.
A relay unit type RZ 071-E can be applied in order
Design of the automatic control unit: to attain additional voltage-free outputs. The relay
- Flush-mounting unit, unit RZ 071-E is fitted with:
- protection degree IP 44 (when installed), - 15 relays, contacts rated for 6 A / 230 V AC,
- circuitry in SMD-mode, 14 out of these may be classified,
- removable label strips for fault indicating and - multi-core plug-in connector for interconnec-
operating push-button elements. tion to RZ 071-D.
Design of the relay unit: The automatic control unit is provided with an op-
- Printed circuit board flat unit, for fixing at tical fibre conductor (OFC) interface, by which a
mounting rail according to DIN EN 50 022, PC (notebook) or Modem (in connection with pub-
- protection degree IP 00. lic telephone network) can be connected.
The relay unit RZ 071-D serves as interface mod- So the following settings (inputs password pro-
ule between control functions of automatic unit tected) and indications are enabled:
KEA 071 and switchbord assembly. It is prepared - codification of the fault signals for
to be connected to warning / shut-down,
- the control voltage (battery voltage), change- NC / NO circuits,
able from 12 to 24 V, delayed / undelayed monitoring,
- mains- and generator circuit breakers (or con- with/without generator C.B. tripping,
tactors), - classifying of response values of voltage- and
- cranking and stopping means of prime mover, frequency sensors, the limit values of the ana-
- other control relays, logue monitoring, the delay- and the action
- 14 signal- and fault circuits, times and other functional blocks,
- charging dynamo voltage (input fitted with - indication of actual conditions of the digital in-
pre-excitation means for dynamo). and outputs, of actual values of voltages, ana-
logue values and frequencies, of time stages
and of engine speed.
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signal: gen. Is ON
signal: mains is ON
The relevant indicating and operating elements unit RZ 071-D (e.g. by connecting a key-operated
are assembled, easy to survey, at the front plate control switch); so an unintentional or unaccept-
of the automatic unit KEA 071. The operational able change of a decided selection can be
modes are to be selected by means of four push avoided.
buttons, with LEDs showing the actual selected
position. By push button selector, the following modes of
operation are to be selected.
This push button selector may be locked out elec-
trically by a wired jumper to terminals of the relay
At available mains voltage, the mains supply is When the genset, after running up, has reached
connected and the genset is in stand-by mode. rated voltage and frequency, the mains circuit
breaker will be switched off and the generator cir-
The mains voltage will be measured and moni- cuit breaker will be switched on with a change-
tored permanently. As soon as the values for volt- over interval of approximately 2 seconds (time
age or frequency are no longer within the pre-set value adjustable).
limits, this condition will be indicated by the corre-
sponding LEDs (f<, f> U<, U>), arranged in the After mains voltage has restored to normal value
mimic diagram. After pre-set delay time (to be and after re-connection delay has elapsed, the
classified) has elapsed, the genset will be started- load will be changed-over from generator to mains
up then. supply, and again with a switching interval of
about 2 seconds.
Classifying of the automatic unit may be carried
out in such a manner to start-up the genset al- In order to prevent the engine from a heat in-
ways in case of mains failure, or only in case a crease, the genset will run unloaded for an ad-
remote start command has given simultane- justed idle run time, and then it will be shut-down.
ously. This function enables an additional start in-
terlocking. Classifying of the automatic unit may be carried
out in such a manner to initiate genset start and
At automatic start sequence a relay is energized change-over to generator operation even in case
at first, which is assigned to the function ‘auxiliary the mains circuit breaker trips by means of fault
drives ON’ (relay must have been classified). The (for installations according to VDE 107). In this
LED ‘START INDICATION’ is blinking. case the genset starts-up automatically and takes
over the emergency power supply. Mains circuit
If starting-up can be enabled (e.g. gas tightness breaker tripping is indicated by a fault signal.
checked, exhaust gas flap open, pre-lubrication
pressure attained), a reply signal must take place. In order to change back to mains supply, the sig-
The LED ‘START INDICATION’ changes by this nal MAINS C.B. TRIPPED must be reset. In case
(at engine standstill) over into steady light. of faultless mains voltage the automatic unit
If no start-up release is required, the input must changes back to mains operation mode after re-
be permanently connected to negative potential. connection delay period has elapsed.
In case the genset has not started-up after the Additionally to start initiation by mains failure the
complete starting sequence has elapsed , the sig- genset may be started up as well by two external
nal OVERCRANK/TROUBLE is initiated and the starting commands:
automatic unit locked as well.
- start with change-over (remote start command),
- start without change-over.
At start command with change-over to genera-
tor operation mode the control sequence runs
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down similar to that one on mains failure. Simi- In case the genset has started-up via this input,
larly re-connection takes place on mains re- only the starting program runs down, no change-
establishment as well. over takes place. If a mains failure should arise
now, change-over to emergency power supply
The input start without change-over is provided however is carried out.
for e.g. Sprinkler installations.
On operational mode HAND the engine may be At running engine or at any other pre-selected
started-up by pressing this push button. If the mode of operation, pressing of this push button is
starting program has been classified for a gas en- without effect.
gine, the starting sequence runs down accord-
ingly. In case of need of engine pre-glowing, the
pre-glow device must be externally triggered.
The left-hand part of KEA front panel contains, ar- relevant operating and fault events. The following
ranged in two verticals, LEDs for indicating the indications are provided as a basic fitting:
CONTROLS ON
By means of this green LED (after genset start) tion is switched off, as soon as the shut-down pro-
activation of the monitoring circuits, which are de- cedure is beginning.
pending on genset’s run, is signalled. The indica-
This indication shows, that an external emergency Reset of the automatic unit is made by pressing
stop push button has been pressed or that a faulty the OFF push button (provided the reason for
condition has caused the genset to shut-down. trouble has eliminated). A possibly operated ex-
The red LED indicates that the automatic unit has ternal EMERGENCY STOP push button must
locked out for further starting attempts and by this have been reset as well.
the genset operation mode has blocked.
START INDICATION
This signal is lighting, if there is a starting demand On enable signal, the LED changes to steady
on hand during AUTOMATIC operational mode, light.
or in case the operational mode HAND or TRIAL
has been selected. The indication is switched off automatically, when
the genset’s actual speed exceeds the ignition
As long as there is no enable signal for starting, speed. Now, it is impossible, to actuate the starter
the LED ‘START INDICATION’ is flashing. motor, not even manually.
This signal is triggered, if - the genset has not started, even after the
complete start sequence program has
- the genset came to a standstill without any elapsed (automatic unit is locked out thereby),
shut-down command emitted by the automatic - the genset is still running, even though stop-
unit (automatic unit is locked out thereby), ping time has elapsed (automatic unit remains
unlocked).
The mimic diagram shows the generator, genera- These LEDs indicate, whether the voltages are
tor circuit breaker and the busbar. Push buttons inside the nominal range or if and what deviations
are provided for: are on hand. The LEDs of the first line (from left to
right), arranged below the mains- and generator
∗ mains circuit breaker ON (I), symbol, signalling:
∗ mains circuit breaker OFF (O),
∗ generator circuit breaker ON (I), ∗ under frequency (<f),
∗ generator circuit breaker OFF (O). ∗ voltage / frequency within nominal range,
∗ over frequency (>f).
The position of the mains- and generator circuit
breaker is indicated by means of green LEDs, ar- The second LED-line signals:
ranged below the push buttons.
∗ under voltage / wrong rotating field (<U),
Four red and two green LEDs each are provided ∗ voltage / frequency within nominal range,
for mains- and generator voltage monitoring. ∗ over voltage (>U).
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In case a measuring voltage has been connected period both green LEDs are flashing and change
with a left turning rotating field, or the voltage to steady light, when the delay time has elapsed.
shows vector asymmetry, the indication UNDER The voltage is now internally recognized as “cor-
VOLTAGE appears as well. rect”.
All threshold values, delay times and functions of The LEDs of the generator voltage sensor are
voltage sensors can be classified. switched off in case the push button selector has
set to OFF or during automatic operational mode,
LED-indication at only static operation: if no starting command is on hand. The LEDs of
the mains voltage sensor are always active.
If an enabled monitoring function signals a devia-
tion against the nominal range, the corresponding LED-indication at fault signal operation:
red LED lights. The two green LEDs remaining
ON for the duration of the drop-out time lag of the If the function has classified for fault signal opera-
sensor output. After running-out of the delay pe- tion, indication on deviating voltage or frequency
riod the two mimic diagram arranged green LEDs will take place not before drop-out time lag has
are switched off. Now the function is internally elapsed. The green LEDs extinguish and the cor-
processed. responding red LED is triggered similar to a nor-
mal fault signal indication, i.e. it is flashing, the
If the voltage- or frequency value is in its toler- horn is switched on. This fault signal is, similar to
ance band again, immediately the red LED goes all fault signals, included into the common alarm.
off and a delay release time is started. During this
FAULT SINGALS
The basic configuration of the automatic control the pre-set time) the audible signal is silenced,
unit include the possibility of processing 22 single along with a change of the blinking indication into
fault signals, by which 14 are freely applicable by steady light. Several warning alarms which could
the user and 4 are provided for the mains- and occur in sequence, would repeatedly release the
generator voltage monitoring. audible alarm; each alarm is indicated by a sepa-
rate LED.
The fault signals may, according to requirement,
classified as follows: In case of warning alarms, another pulse by push
button ALARM OFF will cancel the visible signal,
∗ for signal contacts in NO (normally open) or in provided the matter of alarm has been eliminated.
NC (normally closed) circuits,
∗ delayed or undelayed monitoring, In case of signals, which lead to a shut-down of
∗ signals effecting a warning only or a warning generator set, any subsequent operation is locked
and a simultaneous genset shut-down, out by the automatic control unit. This condition is
∗ additionally, on warning signals: shown by the signal AUTOMATIC UNIT
− without generator c.b. tripping, BLOCKED. In order to reset the automatic control
− generator c.b. tripping and on automatic unit, after having eliminated the faulty condition
operational mode along with genset stop (for example, unlocking of an external EMER-
after elapsed cooling-down period. GENCY STOP push-button), the push-button se-
lector has to be set to position OFF/RESET). Now
By means of a pulse given by the push button it is possible, to select an operational mode again.
ALARM OFF (or automatically after running-out of
OVERSPEED
For overspeed monitoring either the generator
frequency or the frequency of a separate speed Provided a fault signal is classified for overspeed
sensor (pick-up or tacho generator) may be used. alarm, this fault signal causes always a genset
When using the generator frequency, it is abso- shut-down, even in case all fault signals are con-
lutely necessary to classify the fault signal GEN- figured for warning only (e.g. on sprinkler sys-
ERATOR UNDERVOLTAGE as a shut-down tems).
signal, to ensure a genset shut-down in case of
loss of generator voltage.
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The mains circuit breaker can be monitored supply during operational mode TRIAL.
against automatic tripping (e.g. by installed over-
current tripping devices). Therefore a valid fault The fault signal is internally triggered in case no
signal number must be classified to this function. position indication signal (mains C.B. is ON)
In case this fault signal is provided (necessary to takes place after running-out of the mains c.b.
fulfil the VDE 107 rule), starting-up takes place on closing pulse. In case of utilization of a mains con-
push button selector position AUTOMATIC re- tactor, the pulse duration must be classified to a
spectively a change-over to emergency power plausible value (e.g. 2 sec.).
The generator circuit breaker can be monitored The fault signal is internally triggered in case no
against automatic tripping (e.g. on installed over- position indication signal (Generator C.B. is ON)
current tripping device). Therefore a valid fault takes place after running-out of the generator
signal number must be classified (see classifying closing pulse. In case of utilization of a generator
instruction) to this function. Additionally the func- contactor, the pulse duration must be classified to
tion "warning/shut-down" must be classified to the a plausible value (e.g. 2 sec.).
assigned fault signal.
ANALOGUE PROCESSING
The automatic unit is fitted with two free analogue value alarm. Each limit value can be allocated to a
channels (measuring input #7 and #8). These in- fault signal indication.
puts are provided for voltage-free current loops 0
or 4 to 20 mA. All relevant parameters for use of This analogue processing is provided for e.g. en-
these measuring inputs can be classified. gines fitted with analogue sensors for lubrication
oil pressure and cooling water temperature. Two
Each input can be monitored against two limit val- alarms each (pre-warning and shut-down) may be
ues. Initiating of alarm is optionally possible on then formed out of the analogue signals.
falling below or exceeding the limit value. A con-
figurable delay time is provided for each limit
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PROGRAM SEQUENCES
Basically all of the parameters can be easily modi- ductor (OFC) interface (for more details please
fied. For this procedure, a PC or Notebook (Lap- refer to the detailed classifying instruction).
top) has to be connected to the optical fibre con-
STARTING-UP PROGRAM
Due to the customers purchase order statements - after additional 2 sec. (adjustable) gas valve
the starting program is classified either for diesel OPENED
or for gas engine. - starter motor keeps on turning (adjustable)
The starting sequence on gas engines is as fol- additional 7seconds,
lows: - then gas valve CLOSED,
- starter motor ON, - starter motor OFF,
- after 2 sec., (adjustable) ignition ON, if start- - after 6 sec. ignition OFF,
ing speed has exceeded, - after 1 sec. new start sequence.
RUN-UP DETECTION
The correct point of exceeding the engine's firing cation of three-phase AC charging dynamos as
speed for disengagement of the starter motor has well. Pre-excitation is activated on starting and
to be sensed doubtless. For this reason, the switched-off simultaneously with the starter motor.
automatic control unit is serially provided with
separate inputs for charging dynamo and tacho For safety reasons against unintentional engaging
generator or pick-up. of the starter motor during engine run, additionally
the generator voltage of the genset can be proc-
The input for charging dynamo has means for pre- essed for locking-out the starter.
excitation of the dynamo, which allows the appli-
The relay unit RZ 071-D is fitted with a terminal ∗ tripping of generator circuit breaker,
no. 19, to connect EMERGENCY STOP push- ∗ shut-down of genset,
buttons. ∗ output for the start pre-conditions switched-off,
Only one short pulse is needed to initiate the ∗ locking-out of the automatic control unit for any
EMERGENCY STOP procedure. Independent of further starting attempt (indication: AUTO-
actual operational mode, the following functions MATIC UNIT LOCKED).
will be activated:
TECHNICAL DATA
Example: Automatic unit for emergency power supply operation with analogue monitoring,
mains- and generator voltage 230 / 400 V, ⇒ purchase order no.: 2A71A50
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DIMENSIONS
RZ 071-D
CONNECTION (EXAMPLE)