Generator control system
Based on VCS183
DS_VCS183
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Rev. 06
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Scope of this document
This document covers technical data and basic user interface description for electronic generator
control system VCS183. It covers all components of the control system and details installation and
operation instructions.
System components
The complete control system is intended to be operated on asynchronous generators equipped with
pressure / temperature sensing devices as specified / detailed in this document. System components
need to be wired as per Fischer Panda Inc. wiring diagram D00037 (see attachments to this document).
Basically, the control system is made of the components listed below:
Control system VCS183
This is the core component of the control system, performing
all monitoring and control functions. It communicates with
other components using CAN serial data link.
Further this device stores al programing data as well as log
data retrieved while during operation.
Current sensing device CT186 or CT195
This is the current sensing device with some auxiliary inputs.
Basic task of this device is to monitor generator output
voltage, output current and power factor. It also serves as the
main load connection point and allows the user to configure
the generator for either 120/240V output or for 120V only
output. Additional analog data is collected by this device; see
brief device description for details. Board type CT186 is made
for generators up to output power 12kVA, while CT195 is for generators with output power up to 15KVA
Booster control device BC177C006
This device provides additional excitation to cope with high
load surges. It operates completely independent and thus is
not covered by this datasheet. For detailed information refer to
product document DS_BC177C006.
Figure 1 VCS183
Figure 2 CT186
Figure 3 BC177C006
