Data sheet Generator Controller (Marine) GC-1M

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Standard functions

Engine control Engine monitoring

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 Start preparation (preheater or  3 configurable inputs
prelubrication) o VDO or
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 Start/stop sequences with o 4-20 mA from active

selectable no. of start attempts transducer or
 Fuel solenoid selection (coil type) o Binary with cable
 Idle speed control supervision
 Local or remote start/stop  6 binary inputs, configurable
 Stop sequence with cool-down  RPM input, selectable
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 Running speed detection o Magnetic pick-up

selectable o NPN or PNP pick-up
o Charger alternator input (W o Tacho generator
terminal) or tacho generator o Charger alternator W
o Binary input (D+) terminal
o Oil pressure based run
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detection Clear text display

o Generator voltage/frequency  122 x 32 pixel backlight STN
 Graphic symbol messaging
No

Generator monitoring  Clear text alarm messages

 3 or 1-phase generator monitoring  Clear text diagnostics for both
o Voltage/current/frequency/ hardwired inputs and CANbus
power/reactive power messages (J1939)
 Log book holding 30 log entries
Generator protection (ANSI)  Real time clock for time and date
 Over-/undervoltage (27/59)
 Over-/underfrequency (81)
 Overcurrent (51)
 Reverse power (32)
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Data sheet Generator Controller (Marine) GC-1M
Application
The Generator Controller GC-1M is a micro-processor The display will turn on again, if events or alarms take
based control unit containing all necessary functions for place, or if one of the push-buttons is activated.
protection and control of a diesel engine. Furthermore,
it contains a three-phase AC voltage measuring circuit. Setup
The unit is equipped with an LCD display presenting all Setup is easily done via a PC Windows® based utility
values and alarms. GC-1M is a compact all-in-one unit software (password protected) using the RJ11/RS232
designed for the following applications: PC connection. The PC interface box RJ11/RS232

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needed for this operation is optional equipment for GC-
1. Automatic engine start/stop 1M. The PC utility software offers additional features
2. Engine protection such as monitoring of all relevant information during
3. Breaker control commissioning, saving and downloading of settings and
4. Generator protection downloading of software updates. Furthermore, the

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most frequently used settings can be accessed via the
Optional applications: display push-buttons (password protected).

5. Automatic Mains Failure Options

6. CANbus J1939 engine communication The options selected by the customer will be integrated
in the standard GC-1M hereby securing the same user
GC-1M automatically carries out a cyclical self test. If interface unaffected by whether the application needs a
any errors are found, then the status relay output will basic or a more complex generator controller.
deactivate (normally closed). In order to save battery
power, the display can be set to switch off automatically
after a given period of time.

Terminal Technical data

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For approved installations, care must be taken to comply with the rules. In certain cases, additional
engine protection equipment may be required. If in doubt, contact the classification society in question.

Terminals
Description
4 Common for terminals 5-7
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5 VDO1, 4..20 mA, dig. inp. Fuel level/configurable
6 VDO2, 4..20 mA, dig. inp. Oil pressure/configurable
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7 VDO3, 4..20 mA, dig. inp. Water temp./configurable

Magnetic pick-up/PNP/NPN/tacho generator/charge alternator
8-9 Tacho input
W terminal
10-11 Status out, 1A 30V DC/V AC General status output for marine approvals
12 Common Common for term. 13-18
13 Digital input term. 13 Start enable/configurable
14 Digital input term. 14 Remote start/configurable
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15 Digital input term. 15 Charge alternator D+ (running)/configurable

16 Digital input term. 16 Overspeed/configurable
17 Digital input term. 17 Coolant temperature/configurable
18 Digital input term. 18 Oil pressure/configurable
23 Common Common for term. 24, 25 and 32 and emergency stop*
24 NO relay output 1, 2A 30V DC/V AC Horn
25 NO relay output 2, 2A 30V DC/V AC Alarm/configurable
26 Power supply – (gnd)
27 Power supply + 6…36V DC
28-31 Not used
No

32 NO relay output 3, 2A 30V DC/V AC Start prepare/configurable

33-34 NO relay output 4, 8A 30V DC/V AC Run coil/stop coil/configurable
35-36 NO relay output 5, 8A 30V DC/V AC Starter (crank)/configurable
37 Generator L3 voltage
38 Generator neutral voltage
Voltage range 50-480V AC Ph-Ph value
39 Generator L2 voltage
41 Generator L1 voltage
49-50 Generator breaker control relay, 2A 30V DC/V AC

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Data sheet Generator Controller (Marine) GC-1M
Terminal Technical data Description
53 I L3 s2
Generator current L3
54 I L3 s1
55 I L2 s2
Generator current L2
56 I L2 s1
57 I L1 s2
Generator current L1
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Optional emergency generator control
43 Mains L3 voltage
45 Mains L2 voltage

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Voltage range 50-480V AC Ph-Ph value
46 Mains neutral voltage
47 Mains L1 voltage
51-52 Mains breaker control relay, 2A 30V DC/V AC Configurable
Optional CANbus engine interface
1 CAN-L
2 CAN-GND CAN J1939 engine communication
3 CAN-H

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Data sheet Generator Controller (Marine) GC-1M
Available options
Option Description Type Note
B Generator protection
B3 Emergency generator control Software option
- Generator and mains tie breaker control
- Change-over (no synchronisation)
H Communication

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H5 CANbus J1939 Software option
- Detroit Diesel DDEC
- John Deere JDEC
- Deutz EMR
- Volvo Penta D12 AUX
- Scania DEC

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J Cables
J5 PI-1 converter box kit (for PC connection) Hardware option
K Documentation
K1 Installation Instructions and Reference Handbook (hard copy) Other
K2 CD-ROM with complete documentation Other
L Gasket for IP54 Hardware option

(ANSI# as per IEEE Std C37.2-1996 (R2001) in parenthesis).

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Option B3 display layout

Generator Controller GC-1M EG

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MSB
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Data sheet Generator Controller (Marine) GC-1M
Wiring, engine interface

Programming
F: Fuse: 2A slow-blow. tool

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Charging alternator
D- D+ Running
15
1N4007

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Rex
Converter
Starter
36 RJ11
R5 plug
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RUN coil
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R4 Oil pressure
33 18
R3 Coolant temp
Start prep. 17
32
Alarm

Alarm Horn

Emer. STOP

Status
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24

23

11

10
R2

R1

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15

14

13

12
Overspeed

Spare*

Remote start

Start enable

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27 *: Term.15 is shown as D+ input
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Battery + If D+ is not used term. 15 can be
26 used for other purposes
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Rex: 12V systems: 47 Ohm 2W
24V systems: 100 Ohm 2W

H5 Engine
communication

EC-1
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Can H 3
Com 2
Can L 1

Multi-functional inputs Multi-functional inputs Multi-functional inputs

VDO sensors 4-20 mA transmitters Binary input w. cable superv.

7 EC-1
+ - 7 EC-1 7 EC-1
VDO 3 3 3

VDO 2 2 + - 2 R
6 6 6
1 + - 1 R
VDO 1 5 5 5
4 4 R 4
+ R= 100 Ohm
No

Tacho input Tacho input Tacho input

Magnetic pickup/ NPN/PNP pickup W input from charger alternator
Tacho generator

EC-1 EC-1 EC-1

+24 VDC
B+
C W C
9 9 9
out out
8 8 B+ 8

C= 1µF/100V foil type C= 1µF/100V foil type

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Data sheet Generator Controller (Marine) GC-1M
Wiring, AC interface

Connection of the 3-phase voltage and current

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The AC current grounding can be made as required to s1 or s2.

GB: Use a contactor. The ON output from the GC-1M is a constant signal. Remember to use free-wheel
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diodes across the contactor coils, if DC voltage is used as supply for these.

Fuse for AC voltage: Max. 2A slow-blow.

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Data sheet Generator Controller (Marine) GC-1M
Wiring, EG (option B3)

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The AC current grounding can be made as required to s1 or s2.

GB and MB: Use contactors. The ON outputs from the GC-1M EG are constant signals. Remember to
use free-wheel diodes across the contactor coils, if DC voltage is used as supply for these.

Fuse for AC voltage: Max. 2A slow-blow.

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Data sheet Generator Controller (Marine) GC-1M
Technical specifications
Accuracy: Class 2.0 Relay outputs:
to EN 60688/IEC 688 5 relays: 30V DC/AC 2A
(UL/cUL Listed: 30V DC 2A resistive)
Operating temp.: -25…70°C (-13…158°F)
2 relays: 30V DC/AC 8A
(UL/cUL Listed: Max. ambient temp.
(UL/cUL Listed: 30V DC 4A resistive)
40°C/104°F)
1 status relay: 24V DC 1A

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Storage temp.: -40…70°C (-40…158°F) (UL/cUL Listed: 24V DC 1A)

Measuring input Mounting: Panel mounted

voltage: 50…550V AC phase to phase
(UL/cUL Listed: 50…300V AC) Size: 78 x 106 mm (3.07” x 4.17”)

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Load: 1.5 M Climate: 25…70°C to IEC 60068-2-1/2
97% RH to IEC 60068-2-30
Frequency: 30…70 Hz
Display: 122 x 32 pixel backlight STN
Measuring input
current: 1 or 5A AC from current Safety: To EN 61010-1, installation
transformer category (overvoltage category)
Consumption max.: 0.3 VA/phase III, 600 V, pollution degree 2
Current overload: 10A continuously, 20A, 5 sec. Protection: Front: IP52 (IP54 with gasket,
(UL/cUL Listed:

Pickup input
voltage:
Frequency:

Aux. supply:
Use listed or R/C (XODW2.8
current transformers))

0.5…70 V peak
10-10000 Hz

6…36V DC continuously
for EMC/CE:
option L)
Terminals: IP20
To IEC 529 and EN 60529

To EN 61000-6-1/2/3/4
SS4631503 (PL4)
and IEC 255-3

(UL/cUL Listed: 12/24V DC) Material: All plastic materials are self-
Max. 8 W consumption extinguishing according to UL94
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Passive binary in
Plug connections: AC voltage inputs:
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voltage: Bi-directional optocoupler

8…36V DC 3.5 mm2 multi-stranded
AC current inputs:
Impedance: 4.7 k 4.5 mm2 multi-stranded
Other:
VDO inputs: Resistor inputs, internal 4 V
1.5 mm2 multi-stranded
supply
PC connection: RS232 converter box
Analogue input: From active transducer
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(option J5)
Current: 4…20 mA
Approval: UL/cUL to UL 508
Impedance: 50  Major classification societies
(see www.deif.com for details)
Active binary in
internal voltage: Dry contact inputs (note 1) Weight: Approx. 0.9 kg (1.9 lbs)
4V DC supply, with cable
UL markings:
supervision
Wiring: Use 60/75°C copper conductors
Impedance: 240  ~ 16 mA only
AWG 30-12
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Terminal tightening
torque: 5-7 lb-in
Mounting: For use on a flat surface of a
type 1 enclosure
Installation: To be installed in accordance
with the NEC (US) or the CEC
Only 3 inputs are available.
(Canada)

It is possible to combine VDO inputs with binary and 4…20 mA inputs in a mix.

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Data sheet Generator Controller (Marine) GC-1M
Unit dimensions in mm (inches)

106mm (4.17 in)

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TEMP 34°C

66.5mm (2.62 in)

120h
78mm (3.07 in)

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90mm (3.54 in)

for Panel cutout

H x W = 68 x 92 +0.3 mm
140mm (5.51 in)

H x W = 2.68” x 3.62” +0.01”

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55.0

11.0

10mm (0.39 in)

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Order specifications

GC-1M
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Option

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to supply equipment which may vary from the described.
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