Manual 37259C
SPM-D11 - Synchronizing Unit
© Woodward
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Load and/or Var Sharing
The SPM-D11 is designed so that when several generators are operating in parallel (isolated operation) on a
common mains bus, the real power of the isolated system (in reference to the relevant rated load) is shared
equally among the generators.
Isolated/mains parallel operation.
Each controller participating in load/var sharing influences the genset to
which it is assigned in such a manner that the preset rated frequency (main control variable) remains constant.
All units are interlinked via an analog signal against which any deviation in real power (generator power) can be
determined for each genset. This control variable (secondary variable) is taken into consideration in controlling
the frequency. The weighting, with which the secondary and the main control variable (= "reference variable")
are processed, can be set via a weighting factor (parameters "Act. load share Factor/React. load share Factor"). In
settled state, the isolated system has the set rated frequency, whereby the total real power (in reference to the
relevant rated power) is subdivided equally amongst those gensets involved.
Note
– The frequency and voltage regulators of the generators must be suitably configured for parallel operation
(i.e. droop operation mode)
Note
– Other SPM-D11 units, which are not participating in load/var sharing, must not be connected to the load
sharing signal line (terminals 29 and 30)
Prerequisite
– The following values and adjustments of each unit in the load/var sharing system must be identi-
cal
Load sharing of active power:
•
All units must have identical configured rated frequencies
•
All units must have the "Load sharing" function configured to "ON"
•
All units must have the same status signal for "Enable CB" (either all logic "1" or all logic "0")
•
All units must have the same status signal for "Reply: CB closed" (either all logic "1" or all logic "0")
•
Only one unit may have the parameter "Gen. circ.break. Dead bus op" configured as "ON"
The "Gen. circ.break. Dead bus op" parameter can be enabled for several units, provided that a control is avail-
able to override the function via the digital inputs "Enable CB" or "Enable isolated parallel operation".
Load sharing of reactive power:
•
All units must have identically configured rated voltage
•
All units must have the parameter "Reactive power Load-share" configured as "ON"
•
All units must have the same status signal for "Enable CB" (either all logic "1" or all logic "0")
•
All units must have the same status signal for "Reply: CB closed" (either all logic "1" or all logic "0")
LED "Gen CB - ON" Flashes
LED "Gen CB - ON" flashes
: Incorrect signal state of the "Reply: CB is open" on terminal 4.
Possible faults:
•
Reply "closed" is present (= 0 V) and the generator and mains/busbar voltage not synchronized
If the LED flashes, one must check to see whether the input on terminal 4 is wired correctly. If the terminal is
wired correctly, there will be
0 V
applied to the input when the
power circuit breaker is closed
.