
Manual 26174
EGCP-2 Engine Generator Control Package
Woodward
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Generator Sequencing
Generator Sequencing is a capability of the EGCP-2 control to maintain an on-
line generator capacity to Kilowatt load ratio for a multiple unit setup. In order to
activate the automatic sequencing function of the EGCP-2, each unit in a multiple
unit system must have the following software set points enabled:
Configuration Menu:
Number of Units
Automatic Sequencing
Multiple
Enabled
Each unit in the system must be in the Auto mode (Discrete Input #1 Closed) to
be an active part of the sequencing system.
When configured for automatic sequencing, as described above, the Sequencing
status screen of the EGCP-2 will show all of the active units on the network in
order of their Network Address, and the priority of those units in the sequencing
scheme. Units not in Auto mode, or with the Number of Units set point set for
Single, will display the message “Manual Unit No Sequencing” in the Sequencing
Status Screen. Units in Auto mode, and set for Multiple unit operation, but with
the Auto Sequencing set point Disabled will still appear in the Sequencing status
screen, but will not respond to automatic sequencing commands from the
Master, and are not capable of operating in a Master control mode.
Auto Sequence Delay
The Auto Sequence Delay timer starts when the Master unit closes its generator
breaker. This will delay the Master unit from sequencing off slave units until this
timer has expired. Sequencing can be delayed for 20 minutes, allowing the
system load to stabilize.
The EGCP-2 uses calculated system load levels to determine the points at which
the master sequences on or off units. The master may not sequence a unit off
load, even though it is at or below the min gen load set point, if this would cause
the system load to rise above the Max Gen Load minus 10%.
A typical automatic sequencing scenario is shown below. The system
represented is composed of three units on an isolated bus feeding varying plant
loads that are fed by the generators. The master unit (network priority #1) has the
following set points for sequencing in the Sequencing and Comms menu:
Max Gen Load = 65%
Next Genset Delay = 30 seconds
Rated Load Delay = 5 seconds
Max Start Time = 60 seconds
Min Gen Load = 25%
Reduced Gen Dly. = 30 seconds
Max Stop Time = 15 seconds
These settings are for demonstration only. Sequencing set points
may vary depending upon system requirements.