DEEP SEA ELECTRONICS

DSEA108
Configuration Suite PC Software Manual

Document Number: 057-283

Author: Bedig Boghossian

057-283 ISSUE: 1
DSEA108 Configuration Suite PC Software Manual

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DSEA108 Configuration Suite PC Software Manual

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DSEA108 Configuration Suite PC Software Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 4
1.1 BIBLIOGRAPHY ................................................................................................................................ 4
1.1.1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................. 4
1.1.2 MANUALS .................................................................................................................................. 4
1.1.3 OTHER ....................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 INSTALLATION AND USING THE DSE CONFIGURATION SUITE SOFTWARE ........................... 4
2 EDITING THE CONFIGURATION ................................................................... 5
2.1 SCREEN LAYOUT............................................................................................................................. 5
2.2 MODULE OPTIONS........................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 VOLTAGE .......................................................................................................................................... 6
2.3.1.1 SET POINT ............................................................................................................................ 7
2.3.1.2 DROOP .................................................................................................................................. 8
2.3.1.3 EXTERNAL BIAS ................................................................................................................... 9
2.4 FREQUENCY ................................................................................................................................... 11
2.5 STABILITY ....................................................................................................................................... 13
2.5.1 STABILITY CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................ 13
2.6 PROTECTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 15
2.7 COMMUNICATIONS........................................................................................................................ 16
2.7.1 COMMUNICATIONS OPTIONS ............................................................................................... 16
2.7.2 GENCOMM PAGE 166 ............................................................................................................ 17
2.8 ALTERNATIVE CONFIGURATIONS............................................................................................... 18
2.8.1 ALTERNATIVE CONFIGURATION OPTIONS ......................................................................... 18
2.8.2 CONFIGURATION 1,2,3,4,5 .................................................................................................... 18
2.8.2.1 CONFIGURATION OPTIONS .............................................................................................. 19
2.8.2.2 VOLTAGE ............................................................................................................................ 19
2.8.2.3 FREQUENCY ....................................................................................................................... 19
3 SCADA ...........................................................................................................20
3.1 MODULE IDENTITY ........................................................................................................................ 21
3.2 FREQUENCY, VOLTAGES AND CURRENT .................................................................................. 22
3.3 DIAGNOSTICS ................................................................................................................................ 23
3.4 STATUS ........................................................................................................................................... 24
3.5 COMMISSIONING SCREENS ......................................................................................................... 25
3.5.1 STATUS ................................................................................................................................... 25
3.5.2 FIXED DUTY CYCLE ............................................................................................................... 26
3.5.3 VOLTAGE SET POINT STEP .................................................................................................. 26

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Introduction

1 INTRODUCTION

DANGER OF DEATH: LIVE PARTS exist within the AVR. To avoid damage to persons and/or
property, only qualified personnel having full understanding of the application must install and configure
the product.

The DSE Configuration Suite PC Software allows the DSEA108 Automatic Voltage Regulator to be connected
to a PC via the DSE815 RS485 Configuration Interface. Once connected the various operating parameters within
the module are viewed or edited as required by the engineer. This software allows easy controlled access to
these values.

This manual details the configuration of the DSEA108 Automatic Voltage Regulator.
The DSE Configuration Suite PC Software must only be used by competent, qualified personnel, as changes to
the configuration of the module may have safety implications on the panel / generating set to which it is fitted.
The information contained in this manual must be read in conjunction with the information contained in
appropriate module documentation. This manual only details which settings are available and how they may be
used. A separate manual deals with the operation of the individual module (See section entitled Bibliography
elsewhere in this document).

1.1 BIBLIOGRAPHY
This document refers to and is referred to by the following DSE publications which are obtained from the DSE
website www.deepseaplc.com

1.1.1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

DSE Part Description
053-233 DSEA108 Installation Instructions Sheet

1.1.2 MANUALS
DSE Part Description
057-151 DSE Configuration Suite PC Software Installation & Operation Manual
057-281 DSEA108 Operator Manual

1.1.3 OTHER
The following third party documents are also referred to:

ISBN Description
1-55937-879-4 IEEE Std C37.2-1996 IEEE Standard Electrical Power System Device Function Numbers
and Contact Designations. Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Inc

1.2 INSTALLATION AND USING THE DSE CONFIGURATION SUITE

SOFTWARE
For information in regards to instating and using the DSE Configuration Suite Software please refer to DSE
publication: 057-151 DSE Configuration Suite PC Software Installation & Operation Manual which is found
on our website: www.deepseaplc.com

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Editing the Configuration

2 EDITING THE CONFIGURATION

This menu allows module configuration, to change protection levels, system timers and parameter settings to suit
a particular application.

2.1 SCREEN LAYOUT

Move to the
The type of Previous or Next
configuration file configuration page
being edited

The coloured
shading shows
the currently Close this
selected page. configuration file

Click + or – to
show or hide the
sub settings within
each section.

Step forward or backward

through previously viewed Click to return to this
pages page at any time

Click to select
the subsection
to view / edit

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2.2 MODULE OPTIONS

Free entry boxes to allow the user to

give the configuration file a
description. Typically this is used to
enter the job number, customer
name, engineers name etc.

Determines the direction of text

input where supported in the
DSE Configuration Suite
software (i.e. Description text)

2.3 VOLTAGE

NOTE: It is possible to configure different voltage ranges in the Alternative Configurations section
and use the DIP switches on the AVR to activate the relevant Alternative Configuration. For further
details, refer to Alternative Configurations section elsewhere in this document and to DSE Publication:
057-281 DSEA108 Operators Manual.

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2.3.1.1 SET POINT

Parameter Description
Voltage Range Select the alternator’s Voltage Range:
- High for 180 V to 600 V range of voltage
- Low for 90 V to 300 V range of voltage
The Set Point settings change when the Voltage Range is changed, to reflect
the relevant Voltage Range’s limits.
Preset Enable  = The Voltage Set Point potentiometer is disabled and the voltage output of
the alternator is determined by the Set Point parameter in the configuration.
 = The Voltage Set Point potentiometer is enabled and the voltage output of
the alternator is determined by the Voltage Set Point potentiometer on the
AVR.
Anticlockwise Limit Of Set the minimum voltage adjustment allowed by the Voltage Set Point
Preset potentiometer
Clockwise Limit Of Preset Set the maximum voltage adjustment allowed by the Voltage Set Point
potentiometer
Set Point When the Preset Enable option is disabled, this determines the voltage output
of the alternator.

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2.3.1.2 DROOP

NOTE: For further details and examples on how to set the droop function, refer to DSE Publication:
057-281 DSEA108 Operators Manual.

Refer to DSE Publication: 057-281

DSEA108 Operators Manual for the
relevant topology’s wiring diagram.

Parameter Description
Preset Enable  = The Droop potentiometer is disabled. The droop percentage is determined
by the Droop parameter in the configuration.
 = The Droop potentiometer is enabled. The droop is determined by the
Droop potentiometer on the AVR.
Clockwise Limit Of Preset Set the maximum droop adjustment allowed by the Droop potentiometer
Droop (% of Set Point) Set the droop amount as a percentage of the Voltage Set Point
Droop CT AC System
NOTE: When User Configured is selected the Offset Angle must be
manually configured, the Droop CT must be located on L1 and connected
to the DSEA108 as recommended in the Wiring Diagram detailed in the
DSE Publication: 057-281 DSEA108 Operators Manual.
Select the correct AC wiring system of the voltage sensing, this provides the
correct droop CT offset angle automatically.
The options are:
User Configured
3 Phase, 3 Wire
3 Phase, 4 Wire
3 Phase, 4 Wire Delta L1-N-L2
Single Phase, 2 Wire
Single Phase, 3 Wire L1 – L2
Offset Angle Set the phase angle between the voltage sensing and droop CT reading
Full Load Current Set the full load current of the Droop CT secondary

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2.3.1.3 EXTERNAL BIAS

Parameter Description
Enable  = The Remote Potentiometer input is disabled
 = The Remote Potentiometer input is enabled, allowing the voltage biasing
via a 5 kΩ potentiometer
Range (% of Set Point) Set the range of voltage bias via the Remote Potentiometer as a percentage of
the Voltage Set Point

Example:
When this is set to 5.0%, the maximum voltage adjustment via the
potentiometer for a nominal voltage 230 V, has a range between 218.5 V and
241.5 V

Parameter Description
Enable  = The DC Voltage input is disabled
 = The DC Voltage input is enabled, allowing the voltage biasing via a -10 V
to 10 V DC Voltage signal
Range (% of Set Point / V) Set the range of voltage bias via the DC Voltage Input as a percentage of the
Set Point per Voltage.

Example:
When the Range is set to 5.0% and the Offset is set to 0.0 V, the AVR’s
adjustment range is ±50% (5% x ±10) of the Set Point. For a nominal voltage
of 230 V, has a range between 115 V and 345 V
Offset This is the DC Voltage to instruct running at the Set Point. It provides an offset
to the voltage biasing input. Useful when the output voltage range of the
external synchroniser/load matcher is smaller than the full voltage baising
range of the AVR.

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Parameter Description
Enable  = The CAN Voltage Adjust is disabled
 = The CAN Voltage Adjust is enabled, allowing the voltage biasing via the
CAN Communication.
Range (% of Set Point) Set the range of voltage bias via the CAN Communication port of the
DSEA108 as a percentage of the Voltage Set Point

Example:
When this is set to 10.0%, the maximum voltage adjustment via the CAN
Communication for a nominal voltage 230 V, has a range between 207 V and
253 V

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2.4 FREQUENCY

NOTE: Different frequency level is configurable in the Alternative Configurations section. Use the
DIP switches on the AVR to select the required configuration. For further details, refer to Alternative
Configurations section elsewhere in this document to DSE Publication: 057-281 DSEA108 Operators
Manual.

NOTE: For further details of module operation, refer to DSE Publication: 057-281 DSEA108
Operators Manual.

Parameters descdibed overleaf…

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Parameter Description
Frequency Range Select the alternator’s Frequency Range:
- 50 Hz
- 60 Hz
The UFRO setting limits are changed when the Frequency Range is changed.
Preset Enable  = The UFRO Potentiometer is disabled; the Knee Point setting in the
configuration is enabled
 = The UFRO Potentiometer is enabled; the Knee Point setting in the
configuration is disabled
Anticlockwise Limit of Preset Set the low limit for the UFRO potentiometer on the module.
Knee Point Set the Knee Point for the UFRO protection. This the frequency setpoint at
which the UFRO protection starts.
Instantaneous Mode  = The UFRO Instantaneous Mode is disabled; the UFRO ramping down
protection starts at the knee point
 = When the frequency drops below the Knee Point setting, the voltage
output is instantly dropped to the configured Step level. Any further drop in
frequency would result in a decrease of voltage output based on the configured
Ramp Rate.
Ramp Rate (%/Hz) Set the Ramp Rate for the UFRO protection, this is the percentage of Set Point
Voltage decreased with every 1 Hz drop when the frequency drops below the
configured Knee Point or the setpoint determined by the UFRO potentiometer
Dwell Time Set the time delay before the AVR excitation starts to ramp up when a UFRO
protection has occurred.
Ramp Up Rate After Dwell Set the rate of voltage ramp up after the Dwell Time expires. This is the
(%/s) percentage of Set Point Voltage increased every 1 s.
Under Frequency Trip Point Set the frequency setpoint at which the AVR excitation is disabled.

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2.5 STABILITY

NOTE: The stability range is selected by the DIP switches on the AVR. For further details, refer to
DSE Publication: 057-281 DSEA108 Operators Manual.

The Stability section is subdivided into sub sections.

Select the required section with the mouse.
This allows the configuration of different stability settings for different sizes of alternators.

2.5.1 STABILITY CONFIGURATION

NOTE: For further details on stability settings, refer to DSE Publication: 057-281 DSEA108 Operators
Manual.

Parameter Description
Name Give a custom name to identify this stability configuration
Preset Enable  = The Proportional Potentiometer on the AVR is disabled; the Set Point
setting in the configuration is enabled
 = The Proportional Potentiometer on the AVR is enabled; the Set Point
setting in the configuration is disabled
Preset Range Set the range of the Proportional Gain potentiometer on the module.
Set Point When the potentiometer is disabled, this paramter fixes the Proportional Gain
setting in the AVR

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Parameter Description
Preset Enable  = The Integral Potentiometer on the AVR is disabled; the Set Point setting in
the configuration is enabled
 = The Integral Potentiometer on the AVR is enabled; the Set Point setting in
the configuration is disabled
Preset Range Set the range of the Integral Gain potentiometer on the module.
Set Point When the potentiometer is disabled, this paramter fixes the Integral Gain
setting in the AVR

Parameter Description
Set Point
NOTE: For further details on the gain settings, refer to DSE
Publication: 057-281 DSEA108 Operators Manual.

Set the Derivative Gain parameter in the AVR

Parameter Description
Off Load Duty Cycle Set the initial output duty cycle when starting. This is useful to ensure a fast
voltage build-up upon starting.
Maximum Duty Cycle Set the maximum output duty cycle.
Output Limit Overshoot % The Output Limit Overshoot allows the Duty Cycle to exceed the Maximum
Duty Cycle setting by the Output Limit Overshoot % of the Maximum Duty
Cycle level for the duration of Output Limit Overshoot Delay.

Parameter Description
Ramp Start Point (% of Set Set the start point for the voltage build-up ramp. This is configured in
Point) percentage of the set point voltage. This is useful to allow a quick voltage
build-up when starting the set.
Ramp Rate (%/s) Set the rate for the voltage build-up ramp in percentage of set point voltage per
second.

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2.6 PROTECTIONS

Parameter Description
Start-up Fail Delay Set the time delay for the Start-up Fail alarm when the module does not measure
the auxiliary voltage upon starting.
Loss of Feedback Delay Set the time delay for the Loss Of Feedback Delay alarm when the module sees
a sudden loss of feedback voltage.

Parameter Description
Over Excite Trip Set the Over Excite Trip level. The Over Excite Trip alarm activates when the
excitation voltage exceeds the configured setting for longer than the Over Excite
Trip delay.
Over Excite Delay Set the time delay for the Over Excite Trip alarm.

Parameter Description
Enable Open Circuit  = The External Potentiometer Open Circuit Alarm is disabled.
Alarm  = The External Potentiometer Open Circuit Alarm is enabled. This allows
detection of open circuit when the external potentiometer is disconnected.

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2.7 COMMUNICATIONS
The DSE815 Configuration Interface communication port is provided to give a simple means of connection
between a PC and the controller.

The Communications page is subdivided into smaller sections.

Select the required section with the mouse.

2.7.1 COMMUNICATIONS OPTIONS

Parameter Description
Site Identity / Free text entries to identify the module.
Module Identity These texts are displayed on the SCADA screen when the module is connected
to the PC.
CAN Source Address Configure the CAN Source address of the AVR’s CAN port.
Enable Alternative  = The Alternative Configuration Selection through the CAN message is
Configuration Selection disabled.
 = The Alternative Configuration Selection through the CAN message is
enabled.
Enabled Stability  = The Stability Selection through the CAN message is disabled.
Selection  = The Stability Selection through the CAN message is enabled.
Configurable CAN  = The relevant Configurable CAN Message is disabled.
Message 1 or 2  = The relevant Configurable CAN Message is enabled.
Configurable Value 1 or 2 Select the required Instrumentation or Status to read over the CAN.

NOTE: For the Configurable CAN Instrumentation PGNs, refer to DSE

Publication: 057-281 DSEA108 Operators Manual.

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2.7.2 GENCOMM PAGE 166

Configurable Gencomm pages are available to allow the user to create personal collections of data in subsequent
registers to minimise the number of modbus reads required by the master, and hence speed up data collection.

All configurable Gencomm registers are 32-bit unsigned format.

Example of Gencomm page configuration:

The register address is obtained from the formula: register_address=page_number*256+register_offset.

To read the Frequency from the above register, the Modbus master device needs to read the data in two
registers and then combine the data from the Most Signficant 16-Bit register and the Least Significant 16-Bit
register.
MSB address in Decimal = (166 * 256) + 0 = 42496
LSB address in Decimal = (166 * 256) + 1 = 42497

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2.8 ALTERNATIVE CONFIGURATIONS

The Alternative Configurations page is subdivided into smaller sections.
Select the required section with the mouse.

2.8.1 ALTERNATIVE CONFIGURATION OPTIONS

Parameter Description
Main Configuration Name Change the Main Configuration name as required.
Use DIP Switches for  = The Alternative Configuration selection by the DIP Switches is disabled. The
Default Configuration DSEA108 operates according to the Default Configuration’s selection.
 = The Alternative Configuration is selected by the DIP Switches on the
DSEA108.
Default Configuration Select the required Configuration from the list:
- Main Configuration
- Alternative Configuration 1
- Alternative Configuration 2
- Alternative Configuration 3
- Alternative Configuration 4
- Alternative Configuration 5

2.8.2 CONFIGURATION 1,2,3,4,5

The Configuration x page is subdivided into smaller sections.
Select the required section with the mouse.

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2.8.2.1 CONFIGURATION OPTIONS

Parameter Description
Enable Configuration  = The Alternative Configuration is disabled from the configuration.
 = The relevant Alternative Configuration is enabled to be configured.
Configuration Name Change the relevant Alternative Configuration’s name as required

2.8.2.2 VOLTAGE
Refer to the section entitled Voltage elsewhere in this document for the Voltage settings.

2.8.2.3 FREQUENCY
Refer to the section entitled Frequency elsewhere in this document for the Frequency settings.

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SCADA

3 SCADA

NOTE: The DSE815 RS485 Configuration Interface and the configuration port on the module are
designed to be used for configuration and diagnostics, not for monitoring.

SCADA stands for Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition and is provided both as a service tool and also as a
means of monitoring and control.
As a service tool, the SCADA pages is to check the operation of the module as well as checking the system
parameters.
Click to connect
to the module

When connection is made…

Click to close the
connection to the
module

Module’s firmware
revision number

The SCADA page is subdivided into smaller sections.

Select the required section with the mouse.

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SCADA

3.1 MODULE IDENTITY

Shows the module’s current settings for Site Identity and Module Identity.

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SCADA

3.2 FREQUENCY, VOLTAGES AND CURRENT

Shows the modules measurements of the frequency, voltages and current.

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SCADA

3.3 DIAGNOSTICS

NOTE: For further details on Dip Switch Adjustment, refer to DSE Publication: 057-281 DSEA108
Operators Manual.

Shows the position of

the selection switches
on the module.

Shows the selected Stability

range, and the
Configuration.

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SCADA

3.4 STATUS
Shows the module’s current status.

The module automatically resets the active alarms

when the generator is stopped and the module is
powered off. This allows resetting alarms when the
DSE815 RS485 Interface is connected and the
module remains powered up.

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SCADA

3.5 COMMISSIONING SCREENS

NOTE: For further details on the setup procedure, refer to DSE Publication: 057-281 DSEA108
Operators Manual.

Shows a trace of the module’s parameters to help with commissioning and adjusting the signal response.

3.5.1 STATUS
Parameter Description
Frequency The generator frequency.
Feedback Voltage The generator voltage.
Excitation Voltage The alternator exciter voltage.
Auxiliary Voltage The Auxiliary winding voltage.
Supervisor State The state of the generator (Running or Stopped)
Output Duty Cycle This value indicates the Off Load Duty Cycle it must be configured to when the
generator is running with no load.
Proportional Indicates the Proportional Set Point.
Integral Indicates the Integral Set Point.
Derivative Indicates the Derivative Set Point.

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SCADA

3.5.2 FIXED DUTY CYCLE

Parameter Description
Enable Test Mode  = The Test mode is disabled, the AVR operates according to the preset
values.
 = The Test mode is enabled. With this mode the AVR no longer tries to adjust
to the Set Point. The AVR changes the Output Duty Cycle to the Fixed Duty
Cycle percentage. This causes the excitation to increase or decrease depending
if the Fixed Duty Cycle % level Is greater or smaller than the Off Load Duty
Cycle.
This provides a load bank simulation to calibrate the Set Points.
Fixed Duty Cycle % The percentage the excitation output’s Duty Cycle is forced to when Test Mode is
enabled. The higher the Fixed Duty Cycle % the great the excitation, the lower
the Fixed Duty Cycle % the lower the excitation.

3.5.3 VOLTAGE SET POINT STEP

This feature allows the user to simulate a load being applied to the generator. It changes the target of the
generator voltage adjustment to check the overshoot and time response.

Parameter Description
Voltage Set Point Step This interval is the repetition number to vary the generator’s output voltage up
Enable Test Mode and down between the Set Point and the increased Voltage % levels.
intervals
Voltage % The amount of Voltage to be changed in percentage during the Test Mode.
Interval The delay time to increase the excitation ouput after each interval.

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