Electronic gen set controllers and auxiliairy devices for Generator Sets

SICES SRL Via Molinello 8/B - 21040 Jerago con Orago (VA) - ITALY Tel. +39 0331 212941 - Fax. +39 0331 216102 Web site: www.sices.eu - E-mail: sales@sices.eu

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Company profile

S.I.C.E.S. SRL is the Italian leader Company in the field of design, manufacturing, supply and start-up of ELECTRIC CONTROL PANELS and ELECTRONIC DEVICES for generator sets equipped with diesel, gas or biofuel engines. With more than 30 years experience, SICES SRL has become one of the most important European companies able to supply its products all over the world. All products are indoor made starting from the simplest controllers for Automatic Mains Failure gensets to the most advanced control units for gensets running in parallel each others with or without the Mains. S.I.C.E.S. SRL is a dynamic Company which can provide a competent technical assistance during the start-up of plants, final tests, maintenance and commission activities and also offers a prompt intervention for repairs. In addition, due to the central attention paid on zero environmental impact power plants, S.I.C.E.S. SRL has developed and reached competitiveness and a high technology level, believing, not betrayed, in investments made in the field of renewable sources. By means of the acquired experience with avant-garde skills, S.I.C.E.S. SRL owns a patent for the production of bio-methane. A large number of generation units designed and supplied by S.I.C.E.S. are in fact installed in landfills where engines and gas turbines are fed by the gas which is recovered from the landfill itself and treated (BIOGAS).

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PRODUCT GUIDE
Automatic Mains Failure controllers (A.M.F.)
GC310 GC350 DST4601 DST4400 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9

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Controllers for Synchro/Paralleling applications

GC500 DST4601PX Page 10 Page 11

Automatic controller for manual generator

EM1100 Page 13

Auxiliary devices
MODEM GSM MODBUS TCP/RTU GATEWAY DITEL REFILLING FUEL PUMP KIT RS232/485 Converter ROUTER GSM Page 14 Page 14 Page 14 Page 14 Page 15 Page 15

Supervision software
SicesSupervisor Page 16

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Automatic Mains Failure controllers

GC310
GC310 is the new automatic control card aimed for the control of Automatic Mains Failure Generators operating in single stand-by and prime mover mode. GC310 includes the major measures like Mains and Generator Voltages, Generator currents and frequency, Battery voltmeter, Fuel level and so on. Engine and Generator protections are already embedded. The new range of GCXXX gen set controllers are able to measure the MAINS frequency and compute power and energy even when the load is connected to the MAINS. GC310 is able to manage the changeover switch between Mains and Generator and is enabled to control the generator circuit breaker. Here you are the most important features: Graphic display 70x38mm CAN interface already built in (J1939) 8+3 INPUT e 8 OUTPUT (6 programmable) Engine and Generator protections (Ground Fault protection 51N included) RS232 interface port with MODBUS RTU protocol Real Time Clock Events and data logging Engine speed measurement by pick-up or W GSM and PSTN modem management Ethernet interface by means an external module called Gateway Working range temperature -25+70C A series of additional option devices can be connected to GC310 controller:

Kit GSM with possibility of data call Analogical Modem Local and Remote PC MODBUS GATEWAY TCP/RTU

Fuel pump kit

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GC350
GC350 is the advanced model of control unit for Automatic Mains Failure Generators operating in single stand-by A single prime mover mode. GC350 control card, if compared with the simpler model GC310 controller, is equipped with an expansion I/O module which allows the use of this controller also for customized and non standard applications. Upon detection of a mains (utility) failure the module automatically starts the generating set. Once the mains power has been restored the module instructs the generating set to stop. The module also provides excellent engine monitoring and protection features. The module has the ability to monitor under speed, over speed, charge failure, emergency stop, low oil pressure, high engine temperature, fail to start, fail to stop, under/over generator volts, over current, under/over generator frequency, low/high DC battery volts, low fuel alarm and loss of the speed sensing signal. The module displays fault conditions on the Graphic display and via the LED indicators on the front of the panel. The module includes RS232 and an additional RS232 or RS485 in option suitable for linking to a PC, sending SMS messages and interfacing with new and existing building management systems. GC350 is able to manage the changeover switch between Mains and Generator and is enabled to control the generator circuit breaker. Here you are the most important features:

Graphic display 70x38mm CAN interface (J1939) 18+3 INPUT e 15 OUTPUT Engine and Generator protections (Differential protection 51N included) RS232 interface port with MODBUS RTU protocol Additional RS232 or RS485 serial port Real Time Clock Events and data logging Engine speed measurement by pick-up or W GSM and PSTN modem management Ethernet interface by means an external module called Gateway

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DST4601

DST4601 is an Automatic Mains Failure Generator set controller which merges both LED and LCD displays, giving measures and allowing reading of standard panel meter devices due to plain text human interface. It's available CAN interface with J1939 protocol and MTU MDEC CAN interface. DST4601 includes the most important Measure, Engine and Generator protections. The device is designed and built for excellent measures performance. Both generator voltage and current measures are true RMS measures. Fast sampling rate alongside to special calculation algorithms yield good precision, linearity and immunity. Thanks its high configuration degree, DST4601 is a reliable controller suitable for standard and special applications assuring a quick and safe intervention by the generator in case of mains failure.

A series of optional devices can be connected to the DST4601 control card in order to satisfy any customers needs. In particular:

Kit GSM with possibility of data call Analogical Modem Local and Remote PC MODBUS GATEWAY TCP/RTU

DITEL DEVICES to add the number of

Input and Output

Fuel pump kit DST4601RC (Remote control card)

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DST4400
DST4400 is one of the best sold automatic Gen-set control unit for stand-by generators up to 400kVA. All functions, commands and signals, which are typically available in bigger and expensive devices, are here enclosed in small dimensions. It's available moreover CAN Interface with J1939 protocol and MTU MDEC CAN interface as well DST4400 control unit, as per as other AMF controllers, is enabled to control changeover switch between the Mains and the generator in stand-by and its able to control the generator circuit breaker. DST4400 includes the major measures like Mains and Generator Voltages, Generator currents, Generator frequency and so on...

A series of optional devices can be connected to the DST4400 control card in order to satisfy any customers needs. In particular:

Kit GSM with possibility of data call Analogical Modem Local and Remote PC MODBUS GATEWAY TCP/RTU

DITEL DEVICES to add the number of

Input and Output

Fuel pump kit

Automatic controllers for Parallelleling applications

GC500

GC500 completes the new range of gen-sets controllers . This advanced and integrated controller is particularly aimed for groups of generator sets running in parallel with or without Mains. GC500 control card has been projected to allow an easy use and installation due to its internal Load Sharing (by means an additional CAN interface), Synchronizer (via CAN or via PWM output) and VAR regulation. GC500 control card is able to directly communicate via CAN interface J1939 with a wide range of engines (Volvo Penta, Scania, Perkins, MTU, Deutz, Cummins, John Deere, Caterpillar and others) and it can be used even with standard and traditional engines whose measurements are carried out by the embedded analogue Interfaces. Here you are the most important features:

Internal active and reactive Load-sharing Power regulation Reactive power sharing Power factor regulation Synchronization (via CAN or Via PWM, additional converter required) Load Management Up to 16 generator sets connected together Graphic display 70x38mm CAN interface (J1939) 18+3 INPUT e 15 OUTPUT Engine and Generator protections (Differential protection 51N included) RS232 interface port with MODBUS RTU protocol Additional RS232 or RS485 serial port Real Time Clock Events and data logging Engine speed measurement by pick-up or W GSM and PSTN modem management Ethernet interface by means an external module called Gateway Working range temperature -25+70C

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DST4601/PX

DST4601PX is an automatic controller aimed in particular for PARALLEL APPLICATIONS and special executions. DST4601PX an advanced and integrated controller able to protect and control groups of gen sets running in parallel with or without mains. Moreover, thanks to its high configuration degree, it can be used for controlling gen sets running in parallel with the mains and for cogeneration power plants. DST4601PX is equipped with an internal load sharing and it allows the parallel up to 24 generator sets. Synchronization, VAR regulation and some advanced parallel protections are accomplished by a companion device called DICHRON module. DST4601/PX is a full featured device; it integrates on the standard version almost all the required functionality: generator protections, engine protections and monitoring, fuel pump management, real time clock, serial communication and direct PSTN and GSM modem managing capability. DST4601PX is equipped with a graphic display having the following dimensions: 125 x 72mm. A series of optional devices can be connected to the DST4601/PX control card. In particular:

Kit GSM with possibility of data call Analogical Modem Local and Remote PC MODBUS GATEWAY TCP/RTU

DITEL DEVICES to add the number of

Input and Output

Fuel pump kit DST4601/PXRC (Remote control card)

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Example of related optional devices

Mains

Local PC

Modem GSM (*)

Earth Fault protection

CANBUS SAE J1939

RS232/485 Converter

Modbus TCP/RTU GATEWAY for Ethernet / Internet connection (**)

Modem with Phone plug

FUEL

Digital INPUT/ OUTPUT expansion modules

Refilling pump control

RS485/232 Converter DST4601PX Remote control Remote PC

REMOTE OFFICE
PC with modem HUB

(*) Mobile phone for interfacing with Modem GMS

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Automatic controller for Manual generators

EM1100

EM1100 is a control device for manual operated gensets that adds features to the normal engine protection functions: electrical measures (active power included) and generator protections. Moreover, engine instruments, counters and the built in horn make easy to assembly complete and compact manual panels achieving great benefit in term of cost, flexibility and features. Cranking is directly driven by means the quality integrated key-starter. The board, in addition to the measures display, monitors the engine function and the correct status of the generator. In case of failure, it shuts down the genset. Plain text message are displayed to let the operator identify the alarm type. Parameter changing are guided by means of plain text menu.

Overview of SICES Gen Set controllers AUTOMATIC CONTROL UNITS

GC350

DST4601

GC310 DST4400

EM1100

Control unit for Manual Gen Set Gen Set

Control unit for AMF Gen Set

Overview of SICES Gen Set controllers SYNCHRO/PARALLEL CONTROL UNITS

DST4601/PX DICHRON

GC500

BASIC Gen Set control unit for Parallel applications Up to 16 gen sets

ADVANCED Gen set control unit for Parallel applications Up to 24 gen sets

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Auxiliary devices
Modem GSM
The GSM kit allows to control and manage the Gen Set everywhere you are, even if you are far from your office. Thanks to the GSM Kit, its possible carry out the connection removing expensive subscriptions. Thought SMS the user can receive information about the Gen set status and measures and there is the possibility of changing the parameters sending a SMS to the plant.

MODBUS TCP/RTU GATEWAY makes easy to connect one or more MODBUS RTU devices to an ETHERNET network. The gateway can manage up to 32 RTU server (slave) devices. Different kind of RTU devices can be freely mixed on the gateway output line. Concurrent TCP sockets and concurrent MODBUS transaction for each TCP socket are supported, allowing communication to RTU devices at the same time from different point in the network and from different applications.

DITEL is a modular input/output expander system using a MODBUS RTU interface protocol over RS485 physical interface. Each system is made up of one 16 INPUT module and (optionally) one or two 8 OUPTUT modules, for a total of 16 inputs and 16 outputs. They can directly connected to our DST4601 (one for each control card) and DST4601/PX (up to two for each control card). The REFILLING PUMP KIT controls the fuel refilling pump and detects the fuel tank levels. The device is simply compatible with other and eventual existent circuits.

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RS232/485 CONVERTER
This converter is customized to convert data from RS232 to RS485 allowing in that way the connection of remote supervision software and to transmit data to a distance more than 10mt far from the local control panel.

ROUTER GSM
Its an electronic device born to offer a customized remote control of the plant. The Router GSM allows the control from a remote point of a power plant comprising many generators operating in parallel. In particular, its enabled the supervision by means a modem GSM, a Modbus TCPRTU gateway or moreover using any internet point.

Router GSM

Mobile phone Remote PC with analogical modem

Modbus Gateway
TELEPHONE EXCANGE

Company HUB

Modem GSM

Local PC of the plant

Router ADSL MODEM FIREWALL

Any internet point

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Supervision software
SicesSupervisor is an application developed on PCs in a Windows environment for the supervision of generator sets controlled by SICES s.r.l. control units. This application is designed to provide customers with an user-friendly supervision system, which allows them to monitor plant parameters and measurements. It can manage all the plants using SICES controllers: These are single generator sets or multiple parallel sets, emergency plants, power supply plants or plants operating in parallel to the electric mains. This application has an high configuration degree that allows to the user a simultaneously management of many plants in the meanwhile. Measurements and parameters are acquired and stored with procedures that can be programmed by the user (the default configurations are already excellent). These data can be stored in standard formats to allow the user to file and process them easily even outside the application. SIcesSupervisor is available in 6 language Any of the communication devices on the PC can be used to communicate with the boards: RS-232 ports, Ethernet network, analogue modems, ISDN, GSM, etc. This is possible thanks to the fact that SicesSupervisor uses the operating system supports to manage communication.

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