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DECS-250, DECS-200 and DECS-100

Feature Function Comparison

Model Number
Features
High Performance Automatic Regulation Accuracy
Manual Control (Field Current Regulation Mode)
Autotracking between Modes
Real Time Clock
Single or Three Bus Phase Sensing
Paralleling Provisions
V/Hz Limiting
Selectable V/HZ Curves
RMS Sensing
Power Factor Control
Var Control
On-Line/Off-Line Excitation Limiting
Underexcitation Limiting
FCR Tracks Active Mode
Soft Start (Ramp Up of Excitation Levels)
Front Panel LCD with Pushbuttons
Front Panel Programming
Locking Removable Terminal Strips
Special Features/Functions
Reactive Power Sharing via Ethernet
Autosynchronizing (25A)
Integrated Power Systems Stabilizer

DECS-100

DECS-200

DECS-250

0.25%
Yes
No
No
Single-Phase
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Single Point
No
Yes
No
No
No

0.25%
Yes
Yes
Yes
Single-Phase
Yes
Yes
Yes (0-3V/Hz)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Five Point
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No

0.25%
Yes
Yes
Yes
Three-Phase
Yes
Yes
Yes (0-3V/Hz)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Five Point
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

No
No
No

No
No
No

No
No
No
No
No

Yes, Summing Point and Takeover

Yes
No
No
Optional

Yes
Optional
Optional
Yes, Summing Point and Takeover
with Thermal Scaling
Yes, with Thermal Scaling
Yes
Yes
Optional

95 - 600 Vac, +/-10%

No
1 (1 or 5A)
63Vdc
7Adc
Up to 135Vdc
15A, 10s
88 - 250Vac
50-400Hz
Single- or Three-Phase
PMG/Shunt/Aux
No
5
1 Programmable
(1)3Vdc
0
Yes
No
No
No

85 - 660 Vac
Yes, Single-Phase
1 (1 or 5A)
Up to 125Vdc
Up to 15Adc
Up to 300Vdc
30A, 10s
56-277Vac
50-500Hz
Single- or Three-Phase
PMG/Shunt/Aux
24/48Vdc or 125Vac/Vdc
11
5 Total, 3 Programmable
(1)4-20mA and (1)10Vdc
0
Yes
Yes
Yes
No

85-660Vac
Yes, Three-Phase(1A or 5A)
1 (1A or 5A)
Up to 125Vdc
Up to 15Adc
Up to 300Vdc
30A, 10s
56-277Vac
50-500Hz
Single- or Three-Phase
PMG/Shunt/Aux
24/48Vdc or 125Vac/Vdc
14
11 Programmable
(1)4-20mA and (1)10Vdc
With an AEM-2020 (Optional)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes, see Accessories below

Yes

Yes

Configurable Protection

No

No

Programmable Logic via BESTlogicPlus

Virtual Logic Elements for Testing/Debugging

No
No

No
No

Yes
Yes, 50 Different Parameters to
Select
Yes, Graphic Interface with Timers
and Counters
Yes

Trending Capabilities

No

No

Yes, 6 Parameters up to 720 hours

Overexcitation Limiting
Stator Current Limiter
Var Limiter
Field Voltage Regulation Mode
Redundant Unit/External Tracking
Inputs and Outputs
Generator and Bus Voltage Sensing Input Range
Metering CT Input
Paralleling CT input: Quantity (Nominals)
Continuous Output Ratings: Voltage
Current
Forcing Output Ratings:
Voltage
Current
Power Input: Voltage
Frequency
Power - Phase
Power Source
Auxiliary Power Input
Contact Inputs
Contact Outputs
Analog Inputs
Analog Outputs
Remote Adjustment via Auxiliary dc Voltage
Remote Adjustment via Auxiliary 4-20 mA
Pre-Position Inputs
Expandable I/O via External Modules (Optional)
BESTCOMSPlus PC Software
Programmable via a PC

Oscillography
Automatic Self Tuning and PID/Gain Selections
Real Time Monitor Analysis
User Configurable Alarms via Programmable Logic
File Transfer Capability
Password Protection

No
No
No
No
Yes
Single Level

Yes, up to 6 Parameters per Record Yes, up to 6 Parameters per Record

No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Single Level
Six Levels
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DECS-250, DECS-200 and DECS-100

Feature Function Comparison
Model Number
Metering
Three-Phase Generator Voltage
Three-Phase Generator Current
Three-Phase Bus Voltage
Single-Phase Bus Voltage
Bus Frequency
Generator Frequency
Generator Power Factor
Generator Kvar
Generator kW
Generator kVA
Generator kW per phase
Generator kVA per phase
Auxiliary Input
Tracking Error
Excitation Voltage and Current
Rotating Diode Monitoring
Protective Features
Overexcitation (40O)
Power Input Failure
Overvoltage (59)
Undervoltage (27)
Overfrequency (81O)
Underfrequency (81U)
Field Overvoltage (40)
Field Overcurrent (40)
Underexcitation (40U)
Loss of Field
Exciter Diode Monitor (Rotating Exciter Diode Detection)

DECS-100

DECS-200

DECS-250

Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
No

Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
No

Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes

Sync Check (25)

Reverse Power (32R)
Loss of Excitation (40Q)
Watchdog Alarm
Modbus Alarm
Configurable Protection
Loss of Sensing (LOS) - Transfer to Manual/FCR
Communications
USB (Front Panel)
RS232
RS485 Modbus
Ethernet
J1939 CAN bus - Allows for Generator Monitoring,
Communications and Control
Profibus
IRIG-B
Communication Ports
DB9 for External Tracking
DB9 for Profibus
RJ45
Remote Control via PC
Communications to Expansion Modules
Accessories
AEM-2020 (Inputs: 8 Analog, 8 RTD, 2 Thermocouple;
Outputs: 4 Analog)
CEM-2020 (10 Contact Inputs/12-1A and 12-4A Contact
Outputs)
CEM-2020H (10 Contact Inputs/12-2A and 6-10A Contact
Outputs)
Agency Approvals
CE Compliant
CSA C22.2 No. 14 Recognized
UL 508 Recognized
cURus
Maritime Approval
Environmental Specifications
Salt Fog
RFI Immunity and Generation
C37.90 Surge Withstand
C37.90 Fast Transient

No
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes

No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Optional, Dead Line and Dead Bus
Capabilities
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes, Wide Parameter Selection
Yes

No
Yes
No
No

No
Yes
Yes
No

Yes
External Tracking (Optional)
Yes
Yes, Copper and Fiber Options

No

No

Yes

No
No

No
No

Optional
Yes

No
No
No
Yes
No

Optional
No
No
Yes
No

Optional
Yes
Yes, Ethernet Option
Yes
Yes

No

No

Yes

No

No

Yes

No

No

Yes

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
DNV, BV

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
DNV, GL, BV

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
DNV, GL, BV

Yes
Yes
No
No
5.34" X 2.84" x 10.82"
135.6mm x 72.1mm x 274.8mm
5G's 53-500Hz
20G's
-40 to +70C
(-40 to +158F)

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
8.08" x 7.32" x 12"
205.2mm x 185.9mm x 304.8mm
5G's 53-500Hz
15G's
-40 to +60C
(-40 to +140F)

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
8.08" x 8.62" x 12"
205.2mm x 219.0mm x 304.8mm
5G's 18-2000Hz
15G's
-40 to +60C
(-40 to +140F)

Dimensions (W x D x H)
Vibration
Shock
Operating Temperature