Deep Sea Electronics: Complex Solutions Made Simple
Deep Sea Electronics: Complex Solutions Made Simple
Deep Sea Electronics: Complex Solutions Made Simple
MADE SIMPLE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 BIBLIOGRAPHY .............................................................................................. 4
2 DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................. 4
2.1 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................... 5
3 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ......................................................................... 8
3.1 TROUBLESHOOTING INSTALLATION ........................................................................................... 8
4 USING THE CONFIGURATION SUITE ........................................................... 9
5 MENUS AND TOOLBAR ............................................................................... 10
5.1 FILE MENU...................................................................................................................................... 10
5.2 TOOLS MENU ................................................................................................................................. 11
5.2.1 OPTIONS ................................................................................................................................. 11
5.2.2 ACCESS PERMISSIONS ........................................................................................................ 11
5.2.4 UPDATE FIRMWARE .............................................................................................................. 13
5.3 HELP MENU .................................................................................................................................... 15
5.4 TOOLBAR ....................................................................................................................................... 15
6 EDIT CONFIG ................................................................................................ 16
6.1 SCREEN LAYOUT .......................................................................................................................... 16
6.2 MODULE ......................................................................................................................................... 17
6.2.1 MODULE.................................................................................................................................. 18
6.3 APPLICATION................................................................................................................................. 19
6.3.1 CAN OPTION MODULE .......................................................................................................... 19
6.3.2 MAGNETIC PICKUP OPTION MODULE ................................................................................. 19
6.4 INPUTS ............................................................................................................................................ 20
6.4.1 FLEXIBLE SENSOR ................................................................................................................ 20
6.4.2 EDITING THE SENSOR CURVE ............................................................................................. 22
6.4.4 FUEL PUMP CONTROL .......................................................................................................... 23
6.4.5 DIGITAL INPUTS ..................................................................................................................... 24
6.4.6 INPUT FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................ 25
6.5 OUTPUTS ........................................................................................................................................ 28
6.5.1 DIGITAL OUTPUTS ................................................................................................................. 28
6.5.2 OUTPUT SOURCES................................................................................................................ 29
6.6 TIMERS ........................................................................................................................................... 32
6.6.1 START TIMERS ....................................................................................................................... 33
6.6.2 LOAD / STOPPING TIMERS ................................................................................................... 34
6.6.3 MODULE TIMERS ................................................................................................................... 34
6.7 GENERATOR .................................................................................................................................. 35
6.7.1 GENERATOR OPTIONS ......................................................................................................... 35
6.7.2 GENERATOR VOLTAGE ALARMS ......................................................................................... 36
6.7.3 GENERATOR FREQUENCY ALARMS ................................................................................... 37
6.8 MAINS ............................................................................................................................................. 38
6.8.1 MAINS OPTIONS..................................................................................................................... 38
6.8.2 MAINS ALARMS ...................................................................................................................... 39
6.9 ENGINE ........................................................................................................................................... 40
6.9.1 ENGINE OPTIONS .................................................................................................................. 40
6.9.2 CRANK DISCONNECT ............................................................................................................ 41
6.9.3 SPEED ALARMS ..................................................................................................................... 42
6.9.4 PLANT BATTERY .................................................................................................................... 43
6.10 ALTERNATIVE CONFIGURATIONS .............................................................................................. 44
6.10.1 ALTERNATIVE CONFIGURATION OPTIONS ........................................................................ 44
6.10.2 ALTERNATIVE CONFIGURATIONS EDITOR ......................................................................... 45
7 SCADA ........................................................................................................... 46
7.1 EXAMPLE USING DSE7200 SERIES CONTROLLER ................................................................... 46
1 BIBLIOGRAPHY
This document refers to and is referred to by the following DSE publications which can be obtained from the
DSE website www.deepseaplc.com :
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
2 DESCRIPTION
The DSE4400 Series configuration suite allows the 4400 family of modules to be connected to a PC via
USB ‘A – mini B’ cable. Once connected the various operating parameters within the module can be viewed or
edited as required by the engineer. This software allows easy controlled access to these values.
The configuration suite should only be used by competent, qualified personnel, as changes to the operation of
the module may have safety implications on the panel / generating set to which it is fitted. Access to critical
operational sequences and settings for use by qualified engineers, may be barred by a security code set by
the generator provider.
The information contained in this manual should be read in conjunction with the information contained in the
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).
Operating System Windows Vista, Windows XP or Windows 2000 with Microsoft™ .Net® 2.0 framework
Monitor 17 inch recommended (1024 x 768 resolution)
Communications USB required o configure the module.
NOTE: - As 4400 Series configuration software for Windows™ is a 32-Bit application requiring
Microsoft .net 2 framework, it will not operate on Windows 2.0, 3.0, 3.1,3.11, 95, 98 or Me.
NOTE: - Exit all other programs before installing the software. It is recommended that any
earlier releases of the software be uninstalled prior to installing this version.
NOTE: - Please register online at www.deepseaplc.com – Once registered you will be able to
download updates to the software to ensure that you always have access to the latest features.
Insert the Software CD into the CD-ROM drive on the PC. The CD will then Auto-run if this feature is enabled
on your PC.
Alternatively:
Select Disk Cost to view remaining disk space, Click Next to continue.
3 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Ensure the Configuration Suite Software is installed on the PC as described above.
The installation of the PC software also installs the DSE Controller USB Driver automatically.
Connect the USB cable to the module and to the PC as shown below.
You are now ready to configure or monitor the module using the Configuration Suite Software.
Occasionally USB devices are disabled by the Windows operating system, the following procedure will re-enable the
device in these instances.
• Disconnect the Deep Sea Electronics Controller from the USB port. Wait a moment, then reconnect and try
again. If you still encounter problems then :
• Try another USB cable. If you don’t have one, it’s the same type of cable as usually used between a PC
and a USB printer. If you still encounter problems then :
• Disconnect the Deep Sea Electronics Controller. Shutdown, then restart the PC. Reconnect the interface,
then try again. If you continue to experience problems then :
• check the USB port with another device (for instance a mouse, printer or digital camera).
Then select ‘All Programs’ - ‘Deep Sea Electronics PLC’ – “DSE Configuration Suite” – “DSE Configuration
Suite”
After a short delay to load the application, the splash screen is shown, after which the screen will
display:-
This is the initial start-up screen and can be disabled by checking the box Hide this screen at start-up.
The screen prompts the user to select between the three main uses for the software:
• Creating a new configuration. Select the module type under Create new configuration. This allows
you to create a configuration for the ‘latest’ module version. Use File | Convert to... to convert the
configuration to suit an earlier module version or use Tools | Update firmware to update an ‘earlier’
module to the latest firmware version.
• Editing a configuration previously saved to disk or flash memory device. Select the configuration file
either from the Open recent configuration area or by clicking Open a configuration file and browsing
to the file.
• Reading and changing the configuration of a connected module. Click Read configuration from a
module. The file is read from a currently connected 4400 Series controller and is available for editing
in the Configuration Suite.
Alternatively you can ignore this screen and continue to use the program in the background. Once you make a
connection or load/create a configuration, the start-up screen will disappear.
Click OK to continue.
5.4 TOOLBAR
The toolbar contains the most used commands from the menus and is often a quicker way of accessing these
commands.
Create a new configuration file
Open an existing file from disk or flash memory device
Save the currently open file to the location it was loaded from previously. If this is
a new file, you are prompted to enter a filename.
Print the currently open configuration file
Preview what the configuration file will look like on the page after printing.
Send the currently open configuration settings to the controller
Read the settings out of the connected controller for viewing / editing
Shows the version number of the configuration suite
; Voltages are shown as phase to phase voltages in the configuration editor
Voltages are shown as phase to neutral voltages in the configuration editor
Select the communication method. The choices present are dependent upon your
PC’s configuration.
USB To connect via USB directly to the controller, select USB :
6 EDIT CONFIG
This menu allows module configuration, to change the function of Inputs, Outputs and LED’s, system timers
and level settings to suit a particular application.
Move to the
The type of Previous or Next
configuration configuration page
file being edited
The coloured
shading shows
Close this
the currently
configuration file
selected page.
Click + or – to
show or hide
the sub settings
within each
sections.
Click to return
Step forward or to this page at
backward through any time
previously viewed
pages
Click to select
the subsection
to view / edit
6.2 MODULE
The module page is subdivided into smaller sections.
Select the required section with the mouse.
This section allows the user to change the options related to the module itself.
6.2.1 MODULE
Miscellaneous
Options
Lamp Test At Power
= Feature disabled
Up ; = The LEDs on the module’s fascia will all illuminate when the DC power is applied as a
‘lamp test’ feature.
Power Save Mode
=Normal operation
Enable ; =Allows manual fuel pump control when the “fuel level” instrument is being viewed.
Protected Start
=Normal operation
Enable ; =Requires TWO presses of the start button to begin the engine start sequence. This may
be required to meet local legislation in some countries. Check with your local authority if in
doubt.
6.3 APPLICATION
NOTE: - CAN options only available with the CAN version of the 4400 controller.
NOTE: - Magnetic Pickup options only available with the MPU version of the 4400 controller.
6.4 INPUTS
The inputs page is subdivided into smaller sections.
Select the required section with the mouse.
Click to enable or
disable the alarms.
The relevant values
below will appear
greyed out if the
alarm is disabled.
NOTE: - Fuel pump control is only available when the flexible sensor is configured for a
‘percentage’ sensor type.
Remember to configure
an output for Fuel Pump
Control to drive your fuel
pump system!
Select the levels at which to
activate the fuel pump control
relay
Configures when
the input is active:
Never, always, Example of a user configured
active from input
starting, active
from the end of the
safety timer Close or open to activate
Under the scope of IEEE 37.2, function numbers can also be used to represent functions in microprocessor
devices and software programs. Where the DSE input functions can be represented by IEEE 37.2, the
function number is listed below.
Action:
Warning (Alarm only, No shutdown)
Generator Load Inhibit This input is used to prevent the 4400 from loading the generator. If the
IEEE 37.2 - 52 AC circuit breaker generator is already on load, activating this input will cause the 4400 to
unload the generator. Removing the input will allow the generator to be
loaded again.
Function Description
Remote Start off load If this input is active, operation will be similar to the ‘Remote Start on
load’ function except that the generator will not be instructed to take the
load. This function can be used where an engine only run is required
e.g. for exercise.
Remote Start on load When in auto mode, the module will perform the start sequence and
transfer load to the generator.
In Manual mode, the load will be transferred to the generator if the
engine is already running, however in manual mode, this input will not
generate start/stop requests of the engine.
Reset Maintenance alarm 1 Allows an external input (usually a key operated switch) to be used to
reset the maintenance alarm (if configured)
Simulate Auto mode button
NOTE: - If a call to start is present when AUTO MODE is entered,
the starting sequence will begin. Call to Start can come from a number
of sources depending upon module type and configuration and includes
(but is not limited to) : Remote start input present, Mains failure,
Scheduled run, Auxiliary mains failure input present, Telemetry start
signal from remote locations.
This input mimic’s the operation of the ‘Auto’ button and is used to
provide a remotely located Auto mode push button.
Simulate Lamp test button This input is used to provide a test facility for the front panel indicators
fitted to the module. When the input is activated all LED’s should
illuminate. The input also serves a second function, in that it also
provides a mute signal to silence the audible alarm. The input is
recognised by the module as though it was the Push button on the
module itself being operated.
Simulate Mains available This function is provided to override the module’s internal monitoring
function. If this input is active, the module will not respond to the state of
the incoming AC mains supply.
Simulate Manual Button This input mimic’s the operation of the ‘Manual’ button and is used to
provide a remotely located Manual mode push button.
Simulate Start Button This input mimic’s the operation of the ‘Start’ button and is used to
provide a remotely located start push button.
Simulate Stop Button This input mimic’s the operation of the ‘Stop’ button and is used to
provide a remotely located stop/reset push button.
Simulate Test on load button This input mimics the operation of the ‘Test’ button and is used to
provide a remotely located Test on load mode push button.
Smoke limit This input instructs the module to give a run at idle speed command to
IEEE 37.2 – 18 accelerating or the engine either via an output configured to smoke limit or by data
decelerating device commands when used with supported electronic engines.
Stop and Panel Lock Combined function input that instructs the module to enter STOP
MODE and also perform the Panel Lock function.
Once the input is active, the module will not respond to operation of the
Mode select or start buttons.
The operator will still be able to view the various instrumentation pages
etc. (Front panel configuration access is still possible while the system
lock is active).
Transfer to generator/Open This input is used to transfer the load to the generator when running in
Mains MANUAL MODE
IEEE 37.2 - 52 AC circuit breaker
Transfer to Mains/ Open This input is used to transfer the load to the mains supply (AMF
Generator module) when running in MANUAL MODE or provide the ‘Open
IEEE 37.2 - 52 AC circuit Generator’ signal in a non AMF Module.)
breaker
6.5 OUTPUTS
6.5.1 DIGITAL OUTPUTS
These labels
match the
typical wiring
diagram
Under the scope of IEEE 37.2, function numbers can also be used to represent functions in microprocessor
devices and software programs. Where the DSE output functions can be represented by IEEE 37.2, the
function number is listed below.
Battery Under Voltage This output indicates that a Battery Under Inactive when battery voltage is not Low
IEEE 37.2 – 27DC undervoltage relay Voltage alarm has occurred.
CAN Data Fail Becomes active when no CAN data is Inactive when:
received from the ECU after the safety • CAN data is being received
delay timer has expired • The set is at rest
• During the starting sequence
before the safety delay timer has
expired
CAN ECU Power Used to switch an external relay to power the CAN ECU. Exact timing of this output is
dependent upon the type of the engine ECU
CAN ECU Stop Active when the DSE controller is requesting that the CAN ECU stops the engine.
Close Generator Used to control the load switching device. Inactive whenever the generator is not
IEEE 37.2 – 52 ac circuit breaker Whenever the 4400 module selects the required to be on load
generator to be on load this control source
will be active.
Close Generator Pulse Used to control the load switching device. Whenever the 4400 module selects the
IEEE 37.2 – 52 ac circuit breaker generator to be on load this control source will be active for the duration of the Breaker
Close Pulse timer, after which it will become inactive again.
Close Mains Pulse Used to control the load switching device. Whenever the 4400 module selects the
IEEE 37.2 – 52 ac circuit breaker mains to be on load this control source will be active for the duration of the Breaker
Close Pulse timer, after which it will become inactive again.
Combined Mains Failure Active when the mains supply is out of limits OR the input for Auxiliary Mains Failure is
active
Common Alarm Active when one or more alarms (of any type) are The output is inactive when no
active alarms are present
Common Electrical Trip Active when one or more Electrical trip alarms The output is inactive when no
are active electrical alarms are present
Common Shutdown Active when one or more Shutdown alarms are The output is inactive when no
active shutdown alarms are present
Common Warning Active when one or more Warning alarms are The output is inactive when no
active warning alarms are present
Digital Input A - H Active when the digital input is active Inactive when :
• If the input is not active
• If the input is active but
conditioned by activation delay,
safety timer or Arming
requirements.
Energise to Stop Normally used to control an Energise to Stop Becomes inactive a configurable
solenoid, this output becomes active when amount of time after the set has
the controller wants the set to stop running. stopped. This is the ETS hold time.
Fuel Pump Control Becomes active when the Fuel level falls If the output is already active it will
IEEE 37.2 – 71 level switch below the Fuel Pump Control ON setting and become inactive when the Fuel level is
is normally used to transfer fuel from the bulk above the Fuel Pump Control OFF
tank to the day tank. settings.
Fuel Relay Becomes active when the controller requires Becomes inactive whenever the set
the governor/fuel system to be active. should be stopped, including between
crank attempts, upon controlled stops
and upon fault shutdowns.
Gas Choke On Becomes active during starting for the Inactive at all other times
duration of the Gas Choke timer. Normally
used to choke a gas engine.
Gas Ignition Becomes active during starting. Becomes inactive a configurable
amount of time after the fuel relay
becomes inactive. This is the Gas
ignition off timer.
Generator Available Becomes active when the generator is Inactive when
available to take load. • Loading voltage and loading
frequency have not been reached
• After electrical trip alarm
• During the starting sequence
before the end of the warming
timer.
Maintenance alarm 1 Indicates that the maintenance alarm is active
Manual Mode Indicates that the module is in the Inactive when the module is in any other
MANUAL mode. mode.
Open Generator Used to control the load switching device. Inactive whenever the generator is
IEEE 37.2 – 52 ac circuit breaker Whenever the 4400 module selects the required to be on load
generator to be off load this control
source will be active.
Open Generator Pulse Used to control the load switching device. Whenever the 4400 module selects the
IEEE 37.2 – 52 ac circuit breaker generator to be off load this control source will be active for the duration of the Breaker
Open Pulse timer, after which it will become inactive again.
Open Mains Used to control the load switching device. The output is inactive whenever the mains
IEEE 37.2 – 52 ac circuit breaker Whenever the 4400 module selects the is required to be on load
mains to be off load this control source
will be active.
Open Mains Pulse Used to control the load switching device. Whenever the 4400 module selects the
IEEE 37.2 – 52 ac circuit breaker mains to be off load this control source will be active for the duration of the Breaker
Open Pulse timer, after which it will become inactive again.
Waiting for Manual Restore Becomes active when the generator is on load and the mains supply is healthy but an
input configured to Manual Restore is active.
This can be used to signal to an operator that action is required before the set can
transfer back to the mains supply.
6.6 TIMERS
Many timers are associated with alarms. Where this occurs, the timer for the alarm is located on the same
page as the alarm setting. Timers not associated with an alarm are located on the timers page.
The timers page is subdivided into smaller sections. Select the required section with the mouse.
Timer Description
Power Save Mode If the module is left unattended in STOP mode for the duration of the Power Save Mode Delay
Delay (fixed timer) it will enter low power consumption mode (Power Save Mode).
6.7 GENERATOR
The generator page is subdivided into smaller sections.
Select the required section with the mouse.
Click to enable or
disable alternator
functions.
Parameter Description
Alternator fitted
= There is no alternator in the system, it is an engine only application
; = An alternator is fitted to the engine, it is a generator application.
Click to enable or
disable the alarms.
6.7.2 GENERATOR VOLTAGE ALARMS The relevant values
below will appear
greyed out if the
alarm is disabled.
Click to enable or
6.7.3 GENERATOR FREQUENCY ALARMS
disable the alarms.
The relevant values
below will appear
greyed out if the
alarm is disabled.
Overfrequency Shutdown
can only be disabled if
another method of speed
protection is available (ie
CAN or Magnetic Pickup).
Hence the checkbox is
greyed out
6.8 MAINS
Timer Description
Mains failure
= The module will ignore the status of the mains supply.
detection ; = The module will monitor the mains supply and use this status for automatically starting
and stopping the set in auto mode.
Immediate
= Upon mains failure, the mains load switch will be kept closed until the generator is up
Mains Dropout to speed and volts.
; = Upon mains failure, the mains load switch will be opened immediately, subject to the
setting of the mains transient timer.
AC System These settings are used to detail the type of AC system to which the module is connected:
3 phase 4 wire, 1 phase 2 wire, 2 phase 3 wire – L1-L2, 2 phase 3 wire – L1-L3, 3 phase 3
wire, 3 phase 4 wire delta
This list is not exhaustive. DSE reserve the right to add to this list as part of our policy of
continual development
Click to enable or
6.8.2 MAINS ALARMS disable the alarms.
The relevant values
below will appear
greyed out if the
alarm is disabled.
6.9 ENGINE
The engine page is subdivided into smaller sections.
Select the required section with the mouse.
Click to enable or
disable the option.
The relevant values
below will appear
greyed out if the
alarm is disabled.
Having more than one crank disconnect source allows for a much faster crank disconnect response leading to
less wear on the engine and starter components, and provides added safety in case one source is lost, by a
blown or tripped fuse for example.
An Alternative Configuration is provided to allow the system designer to cater for different AC requirements
utilising the same generator system. Typically this feature is used by Rental Set Manufacturers where the set
is capable of being operated at (for instance) 120V 50Hz and 240V 50Hz using a selector switch, or by taking
advantage of the “auto voltage sensing” option of the DSE4400 Series.
Alternative configuration options contain a subset of the main configuration. The adjustable parameters are
not discussed here as they are identical to the main configuration options
7 SCADA
There is no SCADA possibility for the 4400 series controllers.
SCADA stands for Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition and is provided both as a service tool and also
as a means of monitoring / controlling the generator set.
As a service tool, the SCADA pages is to check the operation of the controller’s inputs and outputs as well as
checking the generators operating parameters.