DEEP SEA ELECTRONICS

DSEG8680 Configuration Suite

PC Software Manual

Document Number: 057-326

Author: Ian Roberts

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DSEG8680 Configuration Suite PC Software Manual

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No. Version No
1 1.0 Initial release 13/04/2023

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page

INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. 5
1.1 CLARIFICATION OF NOTATION ............................................................................................ 6
1.2 GLOSSARY OF TERMS .......................................................................................................... 6
1.3 BIBLIOGRAPHY ...................................................................................................................... 8
1.3.1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................... 8
1.3.2 MANUALS ......................................................................................................................... 9
1.3.3 TRAINING GUIDES ........................................................................................................ 10
1.3.4 THIRD PARTY DOCUMENTS ........................................................................................ 11
1.4 INSTALLATION AND USING THE DSE CONFIGURATION SUITE SOFTWARE .............. 11
GENERAL CONTROLS ..................................................................................... 12
2.1 USER CONTROLS................................................................................................................. 12
EDITING THE CONFIGURATION ..................................................................... 14
3.2 APPLICATION ....................................................................................................................... 15
3.3 MODULE ................................................................................................................................ 16
3.3.2 DISPLAY CONFIGURATION .......................................................................................... 19
3.3.3 EVENT LOG .................................................................................................................... 22
3.3.4 DATA LOGGING ............................................................................................................. 23
3.4 DIGITAL INPUTS ................................................................................................................... 26
3.4.1 DIGITAL INPUT FUNCTIONS ......................................................................................... 28
3.5 OUTPUTS ............................................................................................................................... 30
3.5.1 DIGITAL OUTPUTS ........................................................................................................ 30
3.5.2 VIRTUAL LEDS ............................................................................................................... 31
3.5.3 OUTPUT SOURCES ....................................................................................................... 32
3.6 TIMERS .................................................................................................................................. 38
3.6.1 LOAD TIMERS ................................................................................................................ 38
3.6.2 MODULE TIMERS .......................................................................................................... 38
3.7 BUS ........................................................................................................................................ 39
3.7.1 BUS OPTIONS ................................................................................................................ 39
3.7.2 BUS CURRENT............................................................................................................... 43
3.7.3 POWER ........................................................................................................................... 58
3.7.4 BUS VOLTAGE ............................................................................................................... 61
3.7.5 BUS FREQUENCY ......................................................................................................... 63
3.7.6 FREQUENCY THRESHOLDS ........................................................................................ 63
3.7.7 LEFT BUS FREQUENCY THRESHOLDS ...................................................................... 63
3.7.8 RIGHT BUS FREQUENCY THRESHOLDS ................................................................... 64
3.8 SYSTEM ................................................................................................................................. 65
3.8.1 PLANT BATTERY ........................................................................................................... 65
3.9 COMMUNICATIONS .............................................................................................................. 66
3.9.1 COMMUNICATION OPTIONS ........................................................................................ 66
3.9.2 RS485 PORT................................................................................................................... 67
3.10 ETHERNET PORT .............................................................................................................. 68
3.11 ALTERNATIVE CONFIGURATIONS ................................................................................. 70
3.11.1 ALTERNATIVE CONFIGURATION OPTIONS ............................................................... 70
3.11.2 ALTERNATIVE CONFIGURATION 1 TO 5 .................................................................... 71
3.12 EXPANSION ....................................................................................................................... 73
3.12.1 DSE2130 INPUT MODULES .......................................................................................... 74
3.12.2 DSE2131 INPUT MODULES .......................................................................................... 81
3.12.3 DSE2133 INPUT MODULES .......................................................................................... 88
3.12.4 DSE2152 OUTPUT MODULES ...................................................................................... 92
3.12.5 DSE2157 RELAY MODULES ......................................................................................... 96
3.12.6 DSE2548 ANNUNCIATOR MODULES ........................................................................... 97
3.12.7 BATTERY CHARGERS ................................................................................................ 100
3.13 ADVANCED ...................................................................................................................... 102
3.13.1 ADVANCED OPTIONS ................................................................................................. 102

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3.13.2 PLC ................................................................................................................................ 103

3.13.3 CONFIGURABLE GENCOMM PAGES 166 TO 169 .................................................... 104
SCADA ............................................................................................................ 106
4.1 SYSTEM IDENTITY.............................................................................................................. 107
4.2 MIMIC ................................................................................................................................... 107
4.3 DIGITAL INPUTS ................................................................................................................. 108
4.4 DIGITAL OUTPUTS ............................................................................................................. 109
4.5 VIRTUAL LEDS.................................................................................................................... 110
4.6 POWER ................................................................................................................................ 111
4.7 LEFT BUS ............................................................................................................................ 112
4.7.1 FREQUENCY AND VOLTAGES ................................................................................... 112
4.7.2 LOAD ............................................................................................................................. 113
4.7.3 SYNC ............................................................................................................................. 113
4.8 RIGHT BUS .......................................................................................................................... 114
4.8.1 FREQUENCY AND VOLTAGES ................................................................................... 114
4.8.2 LOAD ............................................................................................................................. 115
4.8.3 SYNC ............................................................................................................................. 115
4.9 AMSC LINK .......................................................................................................................... 116
4.10 ALARMS ........................................................................................................................... 117
4.11 STATUS ............................................................................................................................ 118
4.12 EVENT LOG ..................................................................................................................... 119
4.13 REMOTE CONTROL ........................................................................................................ 120
4.14 MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................ 120
4.14.1 EXPANSION CALIBRATION ........................................................................................ 121
4.14.2 DATE AND TIME ........................................................................................................... 121
4.14.3 MODULE PIN ................................................................................................................ 122
4.15 COMMUNICATIONS INFORMATION .............................................................................. 123
4.16 DATA LOG ....................................................................................................................... 124
4.17 EXPANSION ..................................................................................................................... 126
ALARM TYPES................................................................................................ 127
ALARM ARMING ............................................................................................. 127
6.1 NEVER ................................................................................................................................. 127
6.2 ALWAYS .............................................................................................................................. 127

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INTRODUCTION
This document details the use of the DSE Configuration Suite PC Software with the DSEG8680
module, which is part of the DSEGenset® range of products.

The manual forms part of the product and should be kept for the entire life of the product. If the
product is passed or supplied to another party, ensure that this document is passed to them for
reference purposes.

This is not a controlled document. DSE do not automatically inform on updates. Any future updates of
this document are included on the DSE website at www.deepseaelectronics.com

The DSE Configuration Suite PC Software allows the DSEG8680 module to be connected to a PC via
USB A to USB B cable (USB printer cable). Once connected, the software allows easy, controlled
access to various operating parameters within the module which can then be viewed and edited as
required.

The DSE Configuration Suite PC Software must only be used by competent, qualified personnel, as
changes to the operation of the module may have safety implications on the panel / generating set to
which it is fitted. Access to critical operational sequences and settings for use by qualified engineers,
may be barred by a security code set by the generator provider.

The information contained in this manual must be read in conjunction with the information contained
in the appropriate module documentation. This manual only details which settings are available and
how they may be used. Separate manuals deal with the operation of the individual module and its
ancillaries, refer to section 1.3 entitled Bibliography in this document for further information.

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1.1 CLARIFICATION OF NOTATION

Clarification of notation used within this publication.

Highlights an essential element of a procedure to ensure correctness.

NOTE:

Indicates a procedure or practice, which, if not strictly observed,

CAUTION! could result in damage or destruction of equipment.

Indicates a procedure or practice, which could result in injury to

WARNING! personnel or loss of life if not followed correctly.

1.2 GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Term Description
AMSC Advanced Multi-Set Communication
AVR Automatic Voltage Regulator
BMS Building Management System. A digital/computer based control system for a
building’s infrastructure.
BUS BUS is a communication system that transfers data between components
inside a computer, or between computers.
CAN Controller Area Network. Vehicle standard to allow digital devices to
communicate to one another.
CDMA Code Division Multiple Access. Cell phone access used in small number of
areas including parts of the USA and Australia.
DEF Diesel Exhaust Fluid (AdBlue).A liquid used as a consumable in the SCR
process to lower nitric oxide and nitrogen dioxide concentration in engine
exhaust emissions.
DHCP DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a protocol that provides
quick, automatic, and central management for the distribution of IP
addresses within a network.
DNS Domain Name System is a collection of databases that translate hostnames
to IP addresses.
DPF Diesel Particulate Filter. A filter fitted to the exhaust of an engine to remove
diesel particulate matter or soot from the exhaust gas.
DPTC Diesel Particulate Temperature Controlled Filter. A filter fitted to the exhaust
of an engine to remove diesel particulate matter or soot from the exhaust
gas which is temperature controlled.
DTC Diagnostic Trouble Code. The name for the entire fault code sent by an
engine ECU.
ECU/ECM Engine Control Unit/Management. An electronic device that monitors engine
parameters and regulates the fuelling.
FMI Failure Mode Indicator. A part of DTC that indicates the type of failure, e.g.
high, low, open circuit etc.
FPE Front Panel Editor
FRT Fault Ride Through
GPRS General Packet Radio Service
GSM Global System for Mobile communications. Cell phone technology used in
most of the World.
HEST High Exhaust System Temperature. Initiates when DPF filter is full in
conjunction with an extra fuel injector in the exhaust system to burn off
accumulated diesel particulate matter or soot.
HMI Human Machine Interface. A device that provides a control and visualisation
interface between a human and a process or machine.
IDMT Inverse Definite Minimum Time
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

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Term Description
ISBN International Standard Bibliographic Description
LAN Local Area Network
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LED Light Emitting Diode
LSB Least Significant Bit
MPU Magnetic Pickup Unit
MSB Most Significant Bit
NAPT Network Address and Port Translation
NVD Neutral Voltage Displacement
OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer
PGN Parameter Group Number. A CANbus address for a set of parameters that
relate to the same topic and share the same transmission rate.
PID Gain (P), Stability (I) and Derivative (D) settings of the engine’s governor
PIN PIN number
PLC Programmable Logic Controller. A programmable digital device used to
create logic for a specific purpose.
RPM Revolutions Per Minute
RTD An RTD (Resistance Temperature Detector) is a sensor whose resistance
changes as its temperature changes. The resistance increases as the
temperature of the sensor increases.
SCADA Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition. A system that operates with
coded signals over communication channels to provide control and
monitoring of remote equipment
SCR Selective Catalytic Reduction. A process that uses DEF with the aid of a
catalyst to convert nitric oxide and nitrogen dioxide into nitrogen and water to
reduce engine exhaust emission.
SIM Subscriber Identity Module. The small card supplied by the GSM/CDMA
provider that is inserted into the cell phone, GSM modem or DSEGateway
device to give GSM/GPRS connection.
SMS Short Message Service. The text messaging service of mobile/cell phones.
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol. An international standard protocol
for managing devices on IP networks.
SPN Suspect Parameter Number. A part of DTC that indicates what the failure is,
e.g. oil pressure, coolant temperature, turbo pressure etc.
TCP TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) is a standard that defines how to
establish and maintain a network conversation via which application
programs can exchange data.
USB Universal Serial Bus
WAN Wide Area Network

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1.3 BIBLIOGRAPHY
This document refers to, and is referred by the following DSE publications which are obtained from
the DSE website: www.deepseaelectronics.com or by contacting DSE technical support:
[email protected].

1.3.1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Installation instructions are obtained from the DSE website: www.deepseaelectronics.com or by
contacting DSE technical support: [email protected] and are intended as a ‘quick
start’ guide only.

DSE Part Description

053-032 DSE2548 LED Expansion Annunciator Installation Instructions
053-033 DSE2130 Input Expansion Installation Instructions
053-034 DSE2157 Output Expansion Installation Instructions
053-049 DSE9xxx Battery Charger Installation Instructions
053-125 DSE2131 Ratio-metric Input Expansion Installation Instructions
053-126 DSE2133 RTD/Thermocouple Input Expansion Installation Instructions
053-134 DSE2152 Ratio-metric Output Expansion Installation Instructions
053-147 DSE9460 & DSE9461 Battery Charger Installation Instructions
053-185 DSE9473 & DSE9483 Battery Charger Installation Instructions
053-254 DSEG8680 Installation Instructions

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1.3.2 MANUALS
Product manuals are obtained from the DSE website: www.deepseaelectronics.com or by contacting
DSE technical support: [email protected].

DSE Part Description

057-004 Electronic Engines and DSE Wiring Guide
Guide to Synchronising and Load Sharing Part 1
057-045
(Usage of DSE Load Share Controllers in synchronisation / load sharing systems.)
057-046 Guide to Synchronising and Load Sharing Part 2 (Governor & AVR Interfacing)
057-047 Load Share System Design and Commissioning Guide
057-082 DSE2130 Input Expansion Operator Manual
057-083 DSE2157 Output Expansion Operator Manual
057-084 DSE2548 Annunciator Expansion Operator Manual
057-085 DSE9xxx Battery Charger Operator Manual
057-139 DSE2131 Ratio-metric Input Expansion Manual
057-140 DSE2133 RTD/Thermocouple Expansion Manual
057-141 DSE2152 Ratio-metric Output Expansion Manual
057-151 DSE Configuration Suite PC Software Installation & Operation Manual
057-175 PLC Programming Guide For DSE Controllers
057-176 DSE9460 & DSE9461 Battery Charger Operator Manual
057-312 DSEAssistant PC Software Manual
057-314 Advanced PLC Software Manual
057-327 DSEG8680 Operator Manual
057-350 DSEG0123 AMSC Operator Manual

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1.3.3 TRAINING GUIDES

Training guides are provided as ‘hand-out’ sheets on specific subjects during training sessions and
contain specific information regarding to that subject.

DSE Part Description

056-001 Four Steps To Synchronising
056-005 Using CTs With DSE Products
056-006 Introduction to Comms
056-010 Over Current Protection
056-013 Load Demand Scheme
056-018 Negative Phase Sequence
056-019 Earth Fault Protection
056-020 Loss Of Excitation
056-021 Mains Decoupling
056-022 Switchgear Control
056-023 Adding New CAN Files
056-024 GSM Modem
056-026 kVA, kW, kvar and Power Factor
056-029 Smoke Limiting
056-030 Module PIN Codes
056-033 Synchronising Requirements
056-036 DSE Module Expansion
056-043 Sync Process
056-045 PLC as Load Demand Controller
056-047 Out of Sync and Failed To Close
056-051 Modbus Control
056-053 Recommended Modems
056-055 Alternate Configurations
056-057 SW1 & SW2
056-069 Firmware Update
056-072 Dead Bus Synchronising
056-075 Adding Language Files
056-076 Gencomm Alarms
056-079 Gencomm Status
056-080 Modbus
056-081 Screen Heaters
056-082 Override Gencomm PLC Example
056-084 Synchronising & Loadsharing
056-086 G59
056-091 Equipotential Earth Bonding
056-092 Best Practices for Wiring Restive Sensors
056-094 AMSC Compatibility
056-095 Remote Start Input Functions
056-097 USB Earth Loops and Isolation
056-099 Digital Output to Digital Input Connection
056-118 Configurable CAN
056-123 Simulation Injection Testing

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1.3.4 THIRD PARTY DOCUMENTS

The following third-party documents are also referred to:

Reference Description
IEEE Std C37.2-1996 IEEE Standard Electrical Power System Device
ISBN 1-55937-879-4 Function Numbers and Contact Designations. Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers Inc
ISBN 0-7506-1147-2 Diesel generator handbook. L.L.J. Mahon
ISBN 0-9625949-3-8 On-Site Power Generation. EGSA Education Committee.

1.4 INSTALLATION AND USING THE DSE CONFIGURATION SUITE

SOFTWARE
For information regarding installing and using the DSE Configuration Suite PC Software, refer to DSE
publication: 057-151 DSE Configuration Suite PC Software Installation & Operation Manual
which is found on the DSE website: www.deepseaelectronics.com

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GENERAL CONTROLS

NOTE: For information on Menu & Toolbars please refer to DSE Publication: 057-151
DSE Configuration Suite PC Software Installation & Operation Manual

Overview

The DSE Configuration Suite PC Software dialog boxes provide the user with a way to type text,
choose options, and initiate actions. Controls in other windows provide a variety of services, such as
letting the user choose commands and view and edit text. This section describes the controls
provided by the DSE Configuration Suite and how to manipulate them.
The diagram below shows the general controls of the main configuration screen.

Check Box Drop Down Group Box

Menu

Page

Chapter Slider

Spin Box

2.1 USER CONTROLS

Slider

The Slider Control allows the user to change a value using a mouse or arrows found on a standard
keyboard.
The slider is highlighted in green in its inactive state and will change to orange (active state) once
selected by a mouse pointer.

Inactive state Active state

During the active state, the slider is moved with the mouse pointer and the left and right keyboard
arrows.

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Spin Box

The Spin box displays the current value of the setting in the group box.

Adjustment Arrows Text Input

for mouse and
keyboard adjustment

Clicking the mouse over the Spin box will change its colour to orange putting it in an active state.

Inactive state Active state

During the active state text is entered using the keyboard, changed using the mouse pointer or the up
and down arrows on the keyboard.

Check box

Used to select a parameter

Drop down menu

Used to select an action

In some instances,
text is entered using
the keyboard in
certain drop-down
menus.

Used to select a source

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EDITING THE CONFIGURATION

This menu allows module configuration, to change the function of Inputs, Outputs and LED’s,
system timers and level settings to suit a particular application.

NOTE: Available drop-down menus will depend on other options that are selected
throughout the software.

NOTE: The SCADA sections will appear depending on how the module is configured.

3.1 SCREEN LAYOUT

Step forward or
backward through
previously viewed
pages

The type of
configuration
file being Move to the
edited Previous or Next
configuration
page

The coloured
shading
shows the Close this
currently configuration file
selected
page.

Click to select
Click + or – to the subsection
show or hide to view / edit
the sub
settings
within each
section.

Click to step Forward or Back through

previously viewed configuration sections

Click to return to the

Home section shown
below

Click to view / edit the

section

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3.2 APPLICATION

Parameter Description
Load Switching  = Load Switching is disabled.
 = Load Switching is enabled.

Generator The spinning reserve required to close the load switch.

Spinning Reserve

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3.3 MODULE
The module page is subdivided into smaller sections.
Select the required section with the mouse.

This section allows the user to change the options related to the module itself.

Click to view /
edit the section

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3.3.1 MODULE OPTIONS

Description

Parameter Description
Description Four free entry boxes to allow the user to give the configuration file a
description. Typically used to enter the job number, customer name,
engine information etc.

This text is not shown on the module’s display and is only seen in the
configuration file.

LED Indicators

Parameter Description
Functions 1-4 Allows the user to select the function of the module’s user configurable
LED indicators.
For details of selections, please see section 3.5.3 entitled Output sources

Available indicator options are:

Lit: The LED indicator is lit

Unlit: The Led indicator is unlit
Insert Card Text Allows the user to create logo and text insert cards.

Text Insert Only available when currently viewing the Module section of the
configuration.
This allows the user to create Text Inserts for the configurable LEDs on the
certain DSE modules.
Logo Insert Only available when currently viewing the Module section of the
configuration.
This allows the user to create Logo Inserts for certain DSE modules to
customise the controller to suit the generator manufacturer.

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Miscellaneous Options

Various Module options are configurable on this page.

Parameter Description
All Warnings  = Normal Operation, the warnings and pre-alarms will automatically
Are Latched reset once the triggering condition has cleared.
 = Warnings and pre-alarms latch when triggered. Resetting the alarm is
performed by either an external reset applied to one of the inputs or, the
‘Stop/Reset’ pushbutton must be operated (once the triggering condition
has been cleared).
Support Right- Determines the direction of text input where supported (i.e., configurable
To-Left input text)
Languages in  =Left To Right language support
Module Strings  =Right To Left language support

Power Saving Options

The modules backlight is switched off after the Backlight Power Save Mode Delay setting in the
Interface Timers section, has expired if no buttons are pressed.

Parameter Description
Enable Backlight Power  = The Backlight Power Saving Mode is disabled.
Saving Mode  = The Backlight Power Saving Mode is enabled.

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3.3.2 DISPLAY CONFIGURATION

Displayed Pages

Parameter Description
Page 1-10 These instruments are displayed one after the other when the set
runs. If an entry is set to ‘Not Used,’ or is not applicable, the entry
is skipped over and not displayed.

The pages available are shown in the list below:

• Battery Voltage
• Bus Current
• Bus Power
• Left AMSC Power
• Left Bus- Bus Tie Controllers Connected
• Left Bus- Mains Controllers Connected
• Left Bus Frequency
• Left Bus Phase Rotation
• Left Bus Sets On AMSC Bus
• Left Bus Sets On Load
• Left Bus Voltage L-L
• Left Bus Voltage L-N
• Right AMSC Power
• Right Bus- Bus Tie Controllers Connected
• Right Bus- Mains Controllers Connected
• Right Bus Frequency
• Right Bus Phase Rotation
• Right Bus Sets On AMSC Bus
• Right Bus Sets On Load
• Right Bus Voltage L-L
• Right Bus Voltage L-N
• Synchroscope

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Instrumentation Suppression (CT Fitted Only)

Parameter Description
Suppress the following Allows suppression of the available instrumentation that is derived
instrumentation on the from the CT inputs.
module screen
 = Instrumentation suppression is disabled
 = Instrumentation suppression is enabled

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Instrumentation Suppression (AMSC)

Parameter Description
Suppress the following Allows suppression of the available instrumentation that is
instrumentation on the received from the AMSC bus, not derived from the CT inputs.
module screen
 = Instrumentation suppression is disabled
 = Instrumentation suppression is enabled

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3.3.3 EVENT LOG

The event log is configured to allow users to select which events are stored.

Parameter Description
Power-Up  = Power-Up events are not logged.
 = Power-Up events are logged when the DC Supply is applied
to the module.
Electrical Trip Alarms  = Electrical Trip Alarms are not logged.
 = Electrical Trip Alarms are logged when the moment they
activate.
Latched Warnings  = Latched Warnings Alarms are not logged.
 = Latched Warnings Alarms are logged when the moment they
activate.
Unlatched Warnings  = Unlatched Warnings Alarms are not logged.
 = Unlatched Warnings Alarms are logged when the moment
they activate.
Bus Off Load  = Bus Off Load Events are not logged.
 = Bus Off Load Events are logged when the moment they
activate.
Bus On Load  = Bus On Load Events are not logged.
 = Bus On Load Events are logged when the moment they
activate.

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3.3.4 DATA LOGGING

The Data Logging section is subdivided into smaller sections.

Click to view /
edit the section

The module can record up to twenty parameters and is saved as a Data Log File to the module’s
internal memory or an external USB storage device. If 20 parameters were configured to be
logged, each with a Log Interval of 1 second, the length of each Data Log File would be 6 hours
and 21 minutes. This time is extendable as the length of each Data Log File varies upon the
number of selected parameters and their configured Log Interval.

The module can store only one Data Log File to its internal memory. The number of Data Log Files
increases when an external USB storage device is connected to the module’s USB Host port. The
increased number of Data Log Files is dependent upon the size of the USB storage device
connected. When using the maximum size USB storage device of 16 GB, the number of Data Log
Files is increased to 8200. This results in a total Data Log length of 46 weeks, 2 days, 6 hours, and
24 minutes (assuming 20 parameters were configured to be logged, each with a Log Interval of 1
second).

The Data Logging is viewed using the Data Log Viewer application, which is accessed from the
DSE Configuration Suite PC Software under the Tools menu.

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3.3.4.1 CONFIGURATION

Parameter Description
Logged Data Select the item required to be logged. Data is logged from a Specific
Register, Alarms, Control, Instrumentation, or a Status item.
Log Interval Select the logging interval of the data: 1 second to 24 hrs

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3.3.4.2 OPTIONS

Parameter Description
Only Log When  = The module logs data regardless of breaker state.
bus breaker is  = The module only logs data when the breaker is closed.
closed
Log to USB Drive  = The module logs data to the module’s internal memory.
 = The module logs data to an external USB memory device connect
to the USB host socket on the module.
Keep Oldest Data  = When the logging memory is full, the module overwrites the oldest
data first with the new data.
 = When the logging memory is full, the module stops recording new
data.

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3.4 DIGITAL INPUTS

The digital inputs page is subdivided into smaller sections.
Select the required section with the mouse.

As this example shows a

predefined function, these
parameters are greyed out
as they are not applicable.

Example of a user Close

configured input or Open
to
Activate
Select the type of alarm
required.
For details of these, see
the section 5 entitled
Alarm Types.

Configures when the

input is active:
Never, Always,
This is the text
that will be
displayed on the Click and drag to change the setting.
module screen This is used to give a delay on
when the alarm is acceptance of the input. Useful for
triggered. liquid level switches or to mask short
term operations of the external switch
device.

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Parameter Description
Function Select the input function to activate when the relevant terminal is energised.
See section entitled Input Functions for details of all available functions
Polarity Select the digital input polarity:
Close to Activate: the input function is activated when the relevant terminal
is connected.
Open to Activate: the input function is activated when the relevant terminal is
disconnected.
Action
NOTE: For details of these, see section Error! Reference source not
found. entitled Alarm Types in this document.

Select the type of alarm required from the list:

Electrical Trip
Indication
Warning
Arming
NOTE: For details of these, see the section 6 entitled Alarm Arming
in this document.

Select when the alarm generated by the input becomes active:

Always
Never
LCD Display The text that is displayed on the module’s LCD when the input activates and
generates an alarm.
Activation This is used to give a delay on acceptance of the input. Useful for masking
Delay short term operations of an external switch device.

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3.4.1 DIGITAL INPUT FUNCTIONS

Where a digital input is NOT configured as “user configured,” a selection is made from a list of
predefined functions. The selections are as follows:

Under the scope of IEEE 37.2, function numbers can also be used to represent functions in
microprocessor devices and software programs. Where the DSE input functions are represented
by IEEE 37.2, the function number is listed below.

Function Description
User Configured This input is used to generate a custom alarm using the
configured Action, Arming and LCD Display items.
Alarm Mute This input is used to silence the audible alarm from an external
source, such as a remote mute switch.
Alarm Reset This input is used to reset any latched alarms from a remote
location. It is also used to clear any latched warnings which
may have occurred (if configured) without having to stop the
generator.
Alt Config 1-5 These inputs are used to instruct the module to follow the
relevant alternative configuration settings instead of the main
configuration settings.
AMSC Alarms Inhibit
NOTE: The AMSC Old Version alarm is not inhibited
when this input is active.
If this input is active, all AMSC failure related alarms are
inhibited from activating even if the fault is active.
Bus Closed Auxiliary This input is used to provide feedback to allow the DSEG8680
IEEE C37.2 - 3 Checking or to give true indication of the contactor or circuit breaker
interlocking relay
switching status. It should be connected to the bus tie
switching device auxiliary contact.
Bus Load Inhibit This input prevents the bus tie from closing the breaker, or if
IEEE 37.2 - 52 AC Circuit Breaker the breaker is closed, causes the tie to immediately open the
breaker.to prevent a Bus Tie closing two buses.
Close Bus Tie This input is used to control the closure of the bus-tie switching
device.
Control Right Bus of Tie This input allows the Bus Tie to control the RHS bus other than
the default LHS bus.
External Panel Lock This input is used to provide security to the installation. If the
External Panel lock input is active, the module will not respond
to operation of the control push buttons. This allows the
module to be placed into a specific mode (such as Auto) and
then secured. The operation of the module is not affected, and
the operator will still be able to view the various
instrumentation pages etc. (Front panel configuration access is
not possible while the system lock is active).

NOTE: - External control sources are not affected by

the external panel lock input and will continue to operate
normally.

Force High Master Priority This input forces the tie to be the highest priority when
negotiating for the master arbitration token, which allows it to
win control of the sets on the bus from other masters, if they
are allowed to relinquish it.
Force Low Master Priority This input forces the tie to be the lowest priority when
negotiating for the master arbitration token, which forces it to
hand over control of the sets on the bus to another master, if
the other requires it.

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Function Description
Lamp Test This input is used to provide a test facility for the front panel
indicators fitted to the DSEG8680 module. When the input is
activated, all LEDs should illuminate.
Leave AMSC Link Causes the module to disconnect from the AMSC link without
triggering alarms in other modules.
Main Config Select This input is used to select the Main configuration when
Alternative Configurations are enabled.
Simulate Auto Button This input mimic’s the operation of the ‘Auto’ button and is
used to provide a remotely located Auto mode push button.
Simulate Lamp Test \ Alarm This input is used to provide a test facility for the front panel
Mute Button indicators fitted to the module. When the input is activated, all
LEDs should illuminate. The input also serves a second
function, in that it also provides a mute signal to silence the
audible alarm. The input is recognised by the module as
though it was the Push button on the module itself being
operated.
Simulate Left Switchgear This input mimics the operation of the Left Switchgear button
Button and is used to control bus tie breaker operations.
Simulate Manual Button This input mimic’s the operation of the ‘Manual’ button and is
used to provide a remotely located Manual mode push button.
Simulate Right Switchgear This input mimics the operation of the Right Switchgear button
Button and is used to control bus tie breaker operations.
Telemetry Panel Lock Once the input is active, the module does not respond to mode
changes or breaker control by telemetry.
The operator is still able to control and view the various
instrumentation pages through the front panel buttons.

NOTE: The master priority determines which device will obtain the master token to
allow for control of generation in the current bus segment. Normally this is determined by a
pre-set priority or, in the case of equal priorities, by the AMSC ID.

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3.5 OUTPUTS
3.5.1 DIGITAL OUTPUTS

Select what the

output is to be
used to control

Select if the relay is

to energise or de-
energise upon
These labels activation of the
match the source
typical wiring
diagram

The list of output sources available for configuration of the module outputs is listed in the section
entitled Output Sources.

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3.5.2 VIRTUAL LEDS

The virtual LEDs provide a configuration of ‘status’ items. These items are available for viewing in
the SCADA section of the PC software, or read by third party systems (i.e., BMS or PLCs) using
the Modbus protocol.

Parameter Description
Source Select the output source to control the state of the output
See section Error! Reference source not found. entitled Output Sources for d
etails of all available functions
Polarity Select the digital input polarity:
Lit: When the output source is true, the virtual LED activates
Unlit: When the output source is true, the virtual LED deactivates.

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3.5.3 OUTPUT SOURCES

The list of output sources available for configuration of the module relay outputs also applies to the
LED configuration and expansion relay outputs.

Under the scope of IEEE 37.2, function numbers can also be used to represent functions in microprocessor devices and
software programs. Where the DSE output functions are represented by IEEE 37.2, the function number is listed bel

Output Source Activates… Is Not Active….

Not Used The output does not change state (Unused).

3.5.3.1 ALARMS
Alarms Output source Activates… Is not active….
Display Heater Fitted Active when the display heater is on
and ON
Alarms AMSC AMSC Alarms Active when the AMSC Alarms Inhibit digital input
Inhibited function is active.
AMSC Data Error Port Indicates bad data transfer on Port 1 of the
1 MultiSet Comms (AMSC) Link.
AMSC Data Error Port Indicates bad data transfer on Port 2 of the
2 MultiSet Comms (AMSC) Link.
AMSC Failure Indicates when the AMSC Failure alarm is active
on both MultiSet Comms (AMSC) Links.
Invalid modules on Indicates that unrecognised modules have been
AMSC (Mains detected on the bus.
Parallel)
Alarms Bus Left Bus Phase This output indicates that the module has
Rotation & Right Bus detected a phase sequence error on the Left or
Phase Rotation Alarm Right bus.
Alarms Common Common Electrical Active when one or more The output is
Trip Electrical trip alarms are inactive when no
IEEE C37.2 – 74 alarm active electrical alarms are
relay
present
Common Warning Active when one or more The output is
IEEE C37.2 – 74 alarm Warning alarms are active inactive when no
relay
warning alarms are
present
Common Alarm Active when one or more The output is
IEEE C37.2 – 74 alarm alarms (of any type) are inactive when no
relay
active alarms are present
Alarms Earth Fault Trip Alarm Active when the Earth Fault Protection Alarm is
Current & Power active.
Negative Phase Active when the Negative Phase Sequence Alarm
Sequence Alarm is active.
Over Current IDMT Active when the Over Current IDMT alarm is
Alarm active.
Over Current Active when the Over Current Immediate Warning
Immediate Warning alarm is active.
Short Circuit Alarm Active when the Short Circuit Alarm is active.
Unbalanced Current Active when the Unbalanced Current Alarm is
active.
Alarms Load Bus Failed to Open This output source is intended to be used to
Switching indicate a failure of the Bus contactor or breaker..
IEEE C37.2 - 48 Incomplete
Sequence Relay
Bus Failed to Close This output source is intended to be used to
indicate a failure of the Bus contactor or breaker.
IEEE C37.2 - 48 Incomplete
Sequence Relay

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Alarms Output source Activates… Is not active….

Alarms Out of Sync Indicates that the Out of Sync alarm has been
Synchronising triggered when the supply breaker was closed.
Fail to Synchronise Becomes active if the module fails to synchronise
IEEE C37.2 - 48 Incomplete after the fail to sync timer.
Sequence Relay
Alarms Battery Low Voltage This output indicates Inactive when battery
System IEEE C37.2 – 27DC under that a Battery Under voltage is not Low
voltage relay
Voltage alarm has
occurred.
Battery High Voltage This output indicates Inactive when battery
IEEE C37.2 – 59DC over that a Battery Over voltage is not High
voltage relay
voltage alarm has
occurred.

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3.5.3.2 CONTROL

Control Output source Activates… Is not active….

Misc. Lamp Test This output indicates that the module is
performing a lamp test. Once the lamp test is
completed, the output will become inactive again.
The output is used to feed a lamp test on external
modules or panel lamps.
Audible Alarm This output indicates Inactive if the internal
IEEE C37.2 – 74 alarm that the internal sounder is not
relay
sounder is operating to operating.
allow it to feed an
external sounder.
Operation of the Mute
pushbutton will reset
this output once
activated.
Load Switching Close Bus Output Used to control the Inactive whenever the
IEEE 37.2 – 52 ac circuit load switching device. bus is not required to be
breaker
Whenever the 8680 on load
module selects the bus
to be on load this
control source will be
active.
Close Bus Output Used to control the load switching device.
Pulse Whenever the DSE8680 module selects the
IEEE 37.2 – 52 ac circuit bus to be on load this control source will be active
breaker
for the duration of the Breaker Close
Pulse timer, after which it will become inactive
again.
Open Bus Output Used to control the Inactive whenever the
IEEE 37.2 – 52 AC load switching device. bus is
Circuit Breaker Whenever the required to be on load.
DSE8680 module
selects the bus to be
off load this control
source will be active.
Open Bus Output Used to control the load switching device.
Pulse Whenever the G8680 module selects the bus to
IEEE 37.2 – 52 AC be off load this control source will be active for the
Circuit Breaker duration of the Breaker Open Pulse timer, after
which it will become inactive again.
Synchronising Check Sync Indicates that the internal check synchroscope
IEEE 37.2 – 25 has determined that the supplies are in sync.
Synchronising or
Synchronising Check
Relay

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3.5.3.3 STATUS

Status Output source Activates… Is not active….

AMSC Holding Token Indicates that the module is holding the token.
AMSC Link Disabled Indicates that the module has left the AMSC link.
AMSC No Module Indicates that no module is holding the token.
Holding Token
AMSC Unable To Indicates that the module would have released the
Release Token master token, but the ‘Keep Holding Master
Token’ IP is preventing it.
Bus Controlling Left Bus The module has obtained the left bus master
token and is controlling the sets for
synchronising/ramping.
Controlling Right Bus The module has obtained the left bus master
token and is controlling the sets for
synchronising/ramping.
Left Bus Live This output indicates that a voltage has been
detected on the Left Bus. Once the voltage on the
Left Bus is detected above the “Dead bus relay
setting,” it will no longer be considered a ‘dead-
bus,’ and the module will need to synchronise
before closing the bus if both buses are live.
Right Bus Live This output indicates that a voltage has been
detected on the Right Bus. Once the voltage on
the bus is detected above the “Dead bus relay
setting,” it is no longer considered a ‘dead-bus’
and the module will need to synchronise before
closing the bus if both buses are live.
Load Switching Bus Closed Auxiliary Active when the Bus closed auxiliary input is
active
Language Alternative Language This output indicates that an alternative Language
Selected has been selected.
Module Panel Locked This output indicates that the module ‘Panel Lock’
is active. If the Panel lock input is active, the
module will not respond to operation of the Mode
select or start buttons. This allows the module to
be placed into a specific mode (such as Auto) and
then secured. The operation of the module is not
affected, and the operator will still be able to view
the various instrumentation pages etc. (Front
panel configuration access is barred while system
lock is active).
Inputs (Module) Alarm Mute Indicates that an alarm mute operation is in
progress by digital input
Alarm Reset Indicates that an alarm reset operation is in
progress by digital input
DC Power On Active when DC power is supplied to the module
Digital Input A - L Active when the digital Inactive when:
input is active If the input is not
active
If the input is active
but conditioned by
activation delay,
safety timer or
Arming
requirements.
Left Bus Available Active when the left bus frequency and voltage are
within limits to allow synchronisation.
Left Bus Available Active when the left bus frequency is within limits
Frequency to allow synchronisation.

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Status Output source Activates… Is not active….

Inputs (Module) Left Bus Available Active when the left bus voltage is within limits to
Voltage allow synchronisation.
Left Bus Dead This output indicates that no voltage has been
detected on the Left Bus and it is considered
dead.
Left To Right Power Activated with the alarm, the power flow from the
Alarm left to right bus exceeds threshold
Left to Right Power Activated with the warning alarm, the power flow
Warning Alarm from the left to right bus exceeds threshold
Mute / Lamp Test This output indicates that the alarm mute / Lamp
Button Pressed test pushbutton is being operated. Once the
button is released, the output will become inactive.
Panel Locked by This output indicates that a digital input that has
Digital Input been configured as ‘Panel Lock’ is active. If the
Panel lock input is active, the module will not
respond to operation of the Mode select or start
buttons. This allows the module to be placed into
a specific mode (such as Auto) and then secured.
The operation of the module is not affected, and
the operator will still be able to view the various
instrumentation pages etc. (Front panel
configuration access is barred while system lock is
active). Refer to the ‘Edit Inputs’ section of this
manual for details.
Reset Button Pressed This output indicates that the Reset Button has
been pressed.

Right Bus Available Active when the right bus frequency and voltage
are within limits to allow synchronisation.

Right Bus Available Active when the right bus frequency is within limits
Frequency to allow synchronisation.
Right Bus Available Active when the right bus voltage is within limits to
Voltage allow synchronisation.
Right Bus Dead This output indicates that no voltage has been
detected on the Right Bus and it is considered
dead.
Right To Left Power Activated with the alarm, the power flow from the
Alarm right to left bus exceeds threshold

Right To Left Power Activated with the warning alarm, the power flow
Warning Alarm from the right to left bus exceeds threshold

Simulate Breaker Left Active when the Simulate Breaker Left Button
Button digital input is active
Simulate Breaker Active when the Simulate Breaker Right Button
Right Button digital input is active
Telemetry Panel Lock Active when the Telemetry Panel Lock digital input
is active
Operation Alternative Config 1-5 These inputs are used to instruct the module to
Selected follow the relevant alternative configuration
settings instead of the main configuration settings.
Data Logging Active Active when data is being Inactive when:
logged Data logging is
disabled
The engine is at rest
and the option Only
Log When Engine Is
Running is enabled

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Status Output source Activates… Is not active….

The internal memory
of the module
becomes full, and
the option Keep
Oldest Data is
enabled
Main Config Selected Active when the main configuration is active
Synching Enabled This output indicates that the synchronisation
feature has been enabled.
System Healthy This output indicates that the module is in Auto
mode and there are no alarms present.
System In Auto Mode Active when Auto mode is selected
System In Manual Active when Manual mode is selected
Mode
Remote Control Remote Control 1-10 This output indicates that any of the module
outputs, expansion outputs, LED indicators, or
remote Annunciator LEDs have been configured
as a Remote-Control source.
Telemetry Panel Locked By This output indicates that remote ‘Panel Lock’ via
Telemetry telemetry is active. If the Panel lock is active, the
module will not respond to operation of the Mode
select or start buttons. This allows the module to
be controller remotely without local interference.
The operation of the module is not affected, and
the local operator will still be able to view the
various instrumentation pages etc. (Front panel
configuration access is barred while system lock is
active).
Telemetry Active Active when the communication port is live and for
a brief time after transmission stops. This is used
as a relay or LED source.
Telemetry Telemetry Data Active Active when data is being transmitted. This output
will change continuously state (flash) upon data
transfer. Normally used as an LED source rather
than a relay source as this source will flash
repeatedly.
For a similar source more suited to drive a relay,
see Telemetry Active.

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3.6 TIMERS
Many timers are associated with alarms. Where this occurs, the timer for the alarm is located on
the same page as the alarm setting. Timers not associated with an alarm are located on the Timers
page.
The Timer’s page is subdivided into smaller sections. Select the required section with the mouse.

Click and drag to change the setting.

Timers increment in steps of 1 second up
to one minute, then in steps of 30
3.6.1 LOAD TIMERS seconds up to 30 minutes, then in steps
of 30 minutes thereafter (where allowed
by the limits of the timer).

Timer Description
Breaker close pulse The amount of time that Breaker Close Pulse signals will be present
when the request to close a breaker is given.
Breaker Trip pulse The amount of time that Breaker Open Pulse signals will be present
when the request to open a breaker is given.

Timer Description
Capacity Available The maximum time the bus tie requests additional capacity before giving
Delay up, when operating as a load switch.

3.6.2 MODULE TIMERS

Timer Description
LCD Page Timer If the module is left unattended for the duration of the LCD Page Timer it
will revert to show the Status page.
LCD Scroll Timer The scroll time between parameters on a selected page
Backlight Power The amount of Delay required before the Backlight Power Save Mode is
Save Mode Delay activated.

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3.7 BUS
The bus page is subdivided into smaller sections.
Select the required section with the mouse.

3.7.1 BUS OPTIONS

Bus Settings

Parameter Description
AC System Select the AC topology of the generator from the following list:
2 Phase, 3 Wire L1 - L2
2 Phase, 3 Wire L1 - L3
3 Phase, 3 Wire
3 Phase, 3 Wire NVD
3 Phase, 4 Wire
3 Phase, 4 Wire Delta L1 - N - L2
3 Phase, 4 Wire Delta L1 - N - L3
3 Phase, 4 Wire Delta L2 - N - L3
Single Phase, 2 Wire
Single Phase, 3 Wire L1 - L2
Single Phase, 3 Wire L1 - L3

Parameter descriptions are continued overleaf

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Parameter Description
Left Bus (V1) VT  = The voltage sensing to the controller is direct from the bus.
Fitted  = The voltage sensing to the controller is via Voltage Transformers
(VTs or PTs)

This is used to step down the Bus voltage to be within the controller
voltage specifications.
By entering the Primary and Secondary voltages of the transformer, the
controller displays the Primary voltage rather than the actual measured
voltage.

This is typically used to interface the DSE module to high voltage

systems (i.e., 11kV)
Right Bus (V2) VT  = The voltage sensing to the controller is direct from the bus.
Fitted  = The voltage sensing to the controller is via Voltage Transformers
(VTs or PTs)

This is used to step down the Bus voltage to be within the controller
voltage specifications.
By entering the Primary and Secondary voltages of the transformer, the
controller displays the Primary voltage rather than the actual measured
voltage.

This is typically used to interface the DSE module to high voltage

systems (i.e., 11kV)

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Breaker Control

Parameter Description
Enable Breaker  = Alarm is disabled
Alarms  = The Bus Failed To Close Alarm and the Bus Failed To Open Alarm
are enabled.
During the bus closure process, when the Close Bus output is activated,
if the configured Bus Closed Auxiliary digital input does not become
active within the Bus Fail To Close Delay timer, the Bus Fail to Close
alarm is activated.
Or, during the bus opening process, when the Close Bus output is
deactivated, if the configured Bus Closed Auxiliary digital input does not
become inactive within the Bus Fail To Open Delay timer, the Bus Fail
To Open alarm is activated.
Fail To Open When the Open Bus output is activated, if the configured Bus Closed
Delay Auxiliary digital input does not become inactive within the Bus Fail To
Open Delay timer, the alarm is activated
Fail To Close When the Close Bus output is activated, if the configured Bus Closed
Delay Auxiliary digital input does not become active within the Bus Fail To
Close Delay timer, the alarm is activated
Immediate  = Immediate Breaker Dropout is disabled
Breaker Dropout  = Immediate Breaker Dropout is enabled. The breaker will be opened
whenever the bus is determined to be dead.
Dead Bus Closing The settings available will depend on other settings selected (e.g., if
Allowed Load Switching is selected in the Application setting then only Always
and Right are available).

Always: Dead bus closing is always allowed if one or both sides of the
tie are dead. It’s not available if "Immediate Breaker Dropout" is enabled.
Disabled: Dead Bus closing is not allowed. Both sides of the tie bus be
live for the breaker to be closed.
Either: One side of the bus tie must be dead for the breaker to be
closed; both sides may not be live and both sides may not be dead.
Left: The left side of the tie must be dead and the right side live for the
breaker to be closed.
Right: The right side of the tie must be dead and the left side live for the
breaker to be closed.

NOTE: Available Drop-down options will depend on other options that are selected
throughout the software.

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Bus Phase Rotation

Parameter Description
Bus Phase The Bus Phase Rotation setting is either clockwise (L1,L2,L3) or counter
Rotation clockwise (L3,L2,L1). All the Bus Phase Rotation settings are locked to
IEEE 37.2 – 47 Phase the same configuration as the Generator Phase Rotation settings.
Sequence Relay

Phase Offset

Parameter Description
Allow Editing  = Phase Offset disabled
 = The Phase Offset is enabled.
Phase Offset Set the phase angle between the VT primary and secondary

CAUTION! Editing the phase offset is only allowed when the checkbox is ticked. This
setting is only required if a phase offset is available and should not be altered otherwise. If
the setting is adjusted and no phase offset is required, then crash synchronisation may
occur.

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3.7.2 BUS CURRENT

3.7.2.1 BUS CURRENT OPTIONS

Bus Current Options

Parameter Description
Bus CT Enable  = Bus CT is disabled
 = Bus CT is enabled
CT Primary Primary rating of the three phase Current Transformers
CT Secondary Secondary rating of the Current Transformers
The settings are:

1 Amp: Set for 1 A CT secondary rating

5 Amp: Set for 5 A CT secondary ratting
Full Load Rating Full load rating (100% rating) of the bus supply
Earth CT Primary Primary rating of the Current Transformer used for earth fault (optional)
Where No Earth Fault CT is fitted, ensure the Earth Fault Alarm is
disabled and the CT common is wired correctly.
Single CT Fitted  = Single CT is disabled
 = Single CT is enabled

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3.7.2.2 BUS CURRENT ALARMS

Overcurrent Alarm

The overcurrent alarm combines a simple warning trip level combined with a fully functioning IDMT
curve for thermal protection.

Parameter Description
Immediate Warning If the Immediate Warning is enabled, the controller generates a warning
IEEE 37.2 -50 alarm as soon as the Trip level is reached. The alarm automatically
instantaneous
resets once the generator loading current falls below the Trip level
overcurrent relay
(unless All Warnings are latched is enabled).
IDMT Alarm If the Over Current IDMT Alarm is enabled, the controller begins following
IEEE 37.2 -51 AC time the IDMT ‘curve’ when the current on any phase passes the Trip setting.
overcurrent relay
(shutdown / electrical trip)
If the Trip is surpassed for an excess amount of time, the IDMT Alarm
triggers (Shutdown or Electrical Trip as selected in Action).

The larger the over circuit fault, the faster the trip. The speed of the trip is
dependent upon the fixed formula:
𝑡
𝑇= 2
𝐼𝐴
( − 1)
𝐼𝑇

Where:
𝑇 is the tripping time in seconds
𝐼𝐴 is the actual measured current of the most highly loaded line
(L1, L2 or L3)
𝐼𝑇 is the delayed trip point setting in current
𝑡 is the time multiplier setting and represents the tripping time in
𝐼
seconds at twice full load (when 𝐴⁄𝐼 = 2).
𝑇
Trip The percentage of full load current at which the IDMT Alarm curve starts
to operate from.
Time Multiplier The time multiplier constant throughout the IDMT curve. It also
represents the tripping time in seconds at 200% full load current.
Action Select the type of alarm required from the list:
Electrical Trip
Indication
Warning
For details of these, see the section 5 entitled Alarm Types.

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Overcurrent Protection Explanation

The settings shown in the example below are a screen capture of the DSE factory settings, taken
from the DSE Configuration Suite PC Software for a brushless alternator.

IT (trip point setting in current)

t (time multiplier setting)

These settings provide for normal running of the generator up to 100% full load. If full load is
surpassed, the Immediate Warning alarm is triggered, and the set continues to run.

The effect of an overload on the generator is that the alternator windings begin to overheat; the aim
of the IDMT Alarm is to prevent the windings being overload (heated) too much. The amount of
time that the alternator is safely overloaded is governed by how high the overload condition is.

The default settings as shown above allow for an overload of the alternator to the limits of the
Typical Brushless Alternator whereby 110% overload is permitted for 1 hour or 200% overload is
permitted for 36 seconds.

If the alternator load reduces, the controller then follows a cooling curve. This means that a second
overload condition may trip soon after the first as the controller knows if the windings have not
cooled sufficiently.

For further details on the Thermal Damage Curve of your alternator, refer to the alternator
manufacturer and generator supplier.

Creating A Spreadsheet For the Over Current IDMT Curve

The formula used:

𝑡
𝑇= 2
𝐼𝐴
( − 1)
𝐼𝑇

Where:
𝑇 is the tripping time in seconds
𝐼𝐴 is the actual measured current of the most highly loaded line (L1, L2 or L3)
𝐼𝑇 is the delayed trip point setting in current
𝑡 is the time multiplier setting and represents the tripping time in seconds at twice full load
𝐼
(when 𝐴⁄𝐼 = 2).
𝑇

The equation is simplified for addition into a spreadsheet. This is useful for ‘trying out’ different
values of t (time multiplier setting) and viewing the results, without testing this on the generator.

𝐼𝐴
⁄𝐼 (multiple of the
𝑇
Trip setting from 1.01
to 3.0 in steps of 0.1)
t (time multiplier setting) T (tripping time in seconds)

The formula for the Tripping Time cells is:

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Over Current Alarm IDMT Curves

100000000

10000000

1000000
T (Tripping Time in Seconds)

100000

10000

1000

100

10

0.1
1 1.5 2 2.5 3
Current as a Multiple of IA/IT

Time Multiplier = 1 Time Multiplier = 18 Time Multiplier = 36 (Default Setting) Time Multiplier = 72

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Unbalanced Current Alarm

The unbalanced current alarm is triggered by a current imbalance between the power phases. If
this current exceeds the value specified (given as a percentage of the rated current) then the alarm
is triggered.

Parameter Description
Enable  = Unbalanced Current Alarm is disabled
 = Unbalanced Current Alarm is enabled
Action  = Alarm is disabled
 = Alarm is enabled

Select the type of alarm required from the list:

Electrical Trip
Warning
Trip Level The trip as a percentage of full load current.
Delay Set the amount of time before the Unbalanced Current Alarm activates.

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Short Circuit

Parameter Description
Short Circuit IDMT If the Short Circuit Alarm is enabled, the controller begins following the
Enable IDMT ‘curve’ when the current on any phase passes the Trip setting.
IEEE C37.2 – 51 IDMT
Short Circuit Relay
If the Trip is surpassed for an excess amount of time, the IDMT Alarm
triggers (Shutdown or Electrical trip as selected in Action).

The larger the short circuit fault, the faster the trip. The speed of the trip
is dependent upon the fixed formula:

𝑡 × 0.14
𝑇=
𝐼 0.02
(( 𝐴 ) − 1)
𝐼𝑇

Where:
𝑇 is the tripping time in seconds (accurate to +/- 5% or +/- 50 ms
(whichever is the greater))
𝐼𝐴 is the actual measured current
𝐼𝑇 is the trip point setting in current
𝑡 is the time multiplier setting
Action Select the type of alarm required from the list:
Electrical Trip
Indication
Warning
For details of these, see the section 5 entitled Alarm Types.
Trip The percentage of full load current at which the IDMT Alarm curve starts
to operate from.
Time Multiplier The time multiplier constant throughout the IDMT curve.

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Short Circuit Protection Explanation

The settings shown in the example below are a screen capture of the DSE factory settings, taken
from the DSE Configuration Suite software.

NOTE: Due to large inrush currents from certain loads, such as motors or
transformers, the default settings for the Short Circuit alarm may need adjusting to
compensate.

IT (trip point setting in current)

t (time multiplier setting)

The effect of a short circuit on the generator is that the alternator stator and rotor begin to
overheat; the aim of the IDMT alarm is to prevent the stator and rotor being overload (heated) too
much. The amount of time that the alternator is safely overloaded is governed by how high the
short circuit condition is.

For further details on the Thermal & Magnetic Damage Curve of your alternator, refer to the
alternator manufacturer and generator supplier.

Creating a Spreadsheet For the Short Circuit IDMT Curve

The formula used:

𝑡 × 0.14
𝑇=
𝐼 0.02
(( 𝐴 ) − 1)
𝐼𝑇

Where:
𝑇 is the tripping time in seconds (accurate to +/- 5% or +/- 50 ms (whichever is the
greater))
𝐼𝐴 is the actual measured current
𝐼𝑇 is the trip point setting in current
𝑡 is the time multiplier setting

The equation is simplified for addition into a spreadsheet. This is useful for ‘trying out’ different
values of t (time multiplier setting) and viewing the results, without testing this on the generator.

𝐼𝐴
⁄𝐼 (multiple of the
𝑇
Trip setting from 1.01
to 3.0 in steps of 0.1)
t (time multiplier setting) T (tripping time in seconds)

The formula for the Tripping Time cells is:

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Short Circuit Alarm IDMT Curves

10000

1000
T (Tripping Time in Seconds)

100

10

0.1

0.01
1 1.5 2 2.5 3
Current as a Multiple of IA /IT

Time Multiplier = 0.01 (Default Setting) Time Multiplier = 0.02 Time Multiplier = 0.04
Time Multiplier = 0.08 Time Multiplier = 0.16

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Earth Fault

Parameter Description
Earth Fault Enabled When the module is suitably connected using the ‘Earth Fault CT.’ The
module measures Earth Fault and optionally configured to generate an
alarm condition (shutdown or electrical trip) when a specified level is
surpassed.

If the Earth Fault Alarm is enabled, the controller begins following the
IDMT ‘curve’ when the earth fault current passes the Trip setting.

If the Trip is surpassed for an excess amount of time, the IDMT Alarm
triggers (Shutdown or Electrical Trip as selected in Action).

The larger the earth fault, the faster the trip. The speed of the trip is
dependent upon the fixed formula:

𝑡 × 0.14
𝑇=
𝐼 0.02
(( 𝐴 ) − 1)
𝐼𝑇

Where:
𝑇 is the tripping time in seconds (accurate to +/- 5% or +/- 50ms
(whichever is the greater))
𝐼𝐴 is the actual measured current
𝐼𝑇 is the trip point setting in current
𝑡 is the time multiplier setting
Action Select the type of alarm required from the list:
Electrical Trip
Indication
Warning
For details of these, see the section 5 entitled Alarm Types.
Trip The percentage of the earth current at which the IDMT Alarm curve starts
to operate from.
Time Multiplier The time multiplier constant throughout the IDMT curve.

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Earth Fault Protection Explanation

The settings shown in the example below are a screen capture of the DSE factory settings, taken
from the DSE Configuration Suite software.

IT (trip point setting in current)

t (time multiplier setting)

Creating A spreadsheet For the Earth Fault IDMT curve

The formula used:

𝑡 × 0.14
𝑇=
𝐼 0.02
(( 𝐴 ) − 1)
𝐼𝑇

Where:
𝑇 is the tripping time in seconds (accurate to +/- 5% or +/- 50 ms (whichever is the
greater))
𝐼𝐴 is the actual measured current
𝐼𝑇 is the trip point setting in current
𝑡 is the time multiplier setting

The equation is simplified for addition into a spreadsheet. This is useful for ‘trying out’ different
values of t (time multiplier setting) and viewing the results, without testing this on the generator.

𝐼𝐴
⁄𝐼 (multiple of the
𝑇
Trip setting from 1.01
to 3.0 in steps of 0.1)
t (time multiplier setting) T (tripping time in seconds)

The formula for the Tripping Time cells is:

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Earth Fault Alarm IDMT Curves

100000

10000
T (Tripping Time in Seconds)

1000

100

10

0.1
1 1.5 2 2.5 3
Current as a Multiple of IA /IT

Time Multiplier = 0.1 (Default Setting) Time Multiplier = 0.2 Time Multiplier = 0.4
Time Multiplier = 0.8 Time Multiplier = 1.6

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Default Current Protection IDMT Tripping Characteristics

The graph on the following page shows the default settings for the IDMT tripping curves for the
Over Current and Short Circuit protections.

The default setting for the Over Current alarm allows for an overload of an alternator to the limits of
the Typical Brushless Alternator whereby 110% overload is permitted for 1 hour or 200% overload
is permitted for 36 seconds. In an over current situation, the alternator begins to overheat. The aim
of the Over Current IDMT Alarm is to prevent the windings being overload (heated) too much. The
amount of time that the alternator is safely overloaded is governed by how high the overload
condition is.

The default setting for the Short Circuit alarm allows for an alternator to supply a high current
caused by a genuine short circuit or an in-rush current of a motor/transformer. Whereby 300%
overload is permitted for 0.17 seconds, or 600% overload is permitted for 0.06 seconds. In a short
circuit situation, the alternator begins to overheat to the point the insulation breaks down,
potentially causing a fire. The aim of the Short Circuit IDMT Alarm is to prevent the insulation from
melting due to excessive heat. The amount of time that the alternator runs safely in a short circuit
condition is governed by the alternator’s construction.

The default setting for the Earth Fault alarm allows for an alternator to supply a fault current
caused by a high impedance short to earth or motor drives. Whereby 12% fault current is permitted
for 3.83 second or 20% fault current is permitted for 1 second.

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DSE Default Configratuion of Over Current, Short Circuit &

Earth Fault IDMT Alarm Curves
100000000

10000000

1000000
Tripping Time in Seconds

100000

10000

1000

100

10

0.1

0.01
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6
Current as a Multiplier of The Full Load Current Rating

Over Circuit IDMT Trip Curve with Time Multiplier = 36, Trip Point = 100% (Default Settings)
Short Circuit IDMT Trip Curve with Time Multiplier = 0.01, Trip Point = 200% (Default Settings)
Earth Fault IDMT Trip Curve with Time Multiplier = 0.1, Trip Point = 10% (Default Settings)

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3.7.2.3 CHECK SYNC

Parameter Description
Bus to control During synchronisation when triggered by the "close bus tie" input, one bus is
controlled to synchronise with the other. This setting determines which bus is
controlled by the DSEG8680.
The options are:

Left (V1): Select for left bus V1

Right(V2): Select for right bus V2
Dead Bus The bus is measured when loaded. If the bus is measured to be below the Dead
Voltage Bus Voltage, the bus is assumed to be ‘dead’ and the breaker is closed
immediately.
If the bus is measured to be above the Dead Bus Voltage, the oncoming generator
must be synchronised before the breaker is closed.
Dead Bus Delay When the load switch is closed, the bus voltage is measured a short time later,
determined by Delay. Should the bus voltage be below the level of the Dead Bus
Voltage setting, the Bus Not Live electrical trip alarm is raised.
Check Sync During the synchronising process, the DSE8680 will synchronises the two
busses.Typically the oncoming set will be adjusted to be 0.1Hz faster than the
existing supply.
This causes the phase of the two supplies to change continuously.
Before the breaker is closed, the following conditions must be met:
• The difference between the two supplies frequencies must be between the
Check Sync Low Frequency and Check Sync High Frequency
• The difference between the two supplies voltages must be equal to or
below the Check Sync Voltage
• The phase of the two supplies must be equal to or below the Check Sync
Phase Angle
Fail to sync If the synchronising process continues longer that the Fail to Sync Alarm Delay,
Alarm the alarm is triggered.
This may occur if changes in the load are making the set control difficult due to
changes in voltage and frequency.
Select the type of alarm required from the list:
Electrical Trip:
Latched Indication:
Warning Always Latched:
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3.7.2.4 AMSC LINK

Parameter Description
AMSC Failure Action upon AMSC Link Failure:
Action
Electrical Trip: The breaker is opened immediately.
Indication: No alarm is raised. This is used for internal use, such as in the
PLC Logic or Virtual LEDs.
Warning: A warning alarm is activated.
AMSC Alarms Action to take when the AMSC alarm is disabled by a digital input:
Disabled Action
Indication: No alarm is raised. This is used for internal use, such as in the
PLC Logic or Virtual LEDs.
None: Alarm is disabled.
Warning: A warning alarm is activated.
Enable  = Only one Multi-Set Comms (AMSC) Link is active.
Redundant  = This activates the second (redundant) Multi-Set Comms (AMSC) Link,
AMSC Link allowing for communications redundancy between the controllers.
Disable Auto ID  = The AMSC system assigns the AMSC ID automatically when the DSE
Allocation module is powered up.
 = The AMSC system does not assign the AMSC ID automatically when
the DSE module is powered up, instead the DSE module uses the AMSC
ID number configured in this section up to a maximum of 64.
Left Bus (V1) An unique identifier number corresponding to all modules on the Left Bus
Segment (V1) section up to a maximum of 64.
Number
Right Bus (V2) An unique identifier number corresponding to all modules on the Right Bus
Segment (V2) section up to a maximum of 64.
Number

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3.7.3 POWER

3.7.3.1 LOAD CONTROL

Load Share Ramp

Parameter Description
Ramp Up Rate The rate at which the bus tie raises the power levels when
ramping on or off.
Ramp Down Rate The rate at which the bus tie lowers the power levels when
ramping on or off.
Maximum Time to Ramp This is to set a time limit to the ramp on process, and it is useful
On when the generators responses are slow or are not capable to
ramp on the load.
The Ramp On Load timer starts when the tie begins to ramp on.
When this timer is expired the ramping ends regardless of the
actual power.
Maximum Time to Ramp This is to set a time limit to the ramp off process, and it is useful
OFF when the engine responses are slow or are not capable to ramp
off the load.
The Ramp Off Load timer is the maximum time allowed for the
ramp off process. The actual time allowed is proportional to the
magnitude of the power level that is to be ramped off prior to the
breaker opening. For smaller power levels the time is reduced
proportionally
The timer starts when the tie begins to ramp off. When this timer
is expired the breaker opens regardless of the actual power.
It is possible to set the ramp rate slower than this time, so the
breaker opens prior to the ramp finishing.

NOTE: Before opening the tie the generators on a specified side of the Bus Tie are
ramped down until the power through it is zero, then the breaker is opened. After closing
the breaker, the generators on a specified side of the Bus Tie are ramped up or down as
needed until the load is the same % on both sizes. If CTs are not fitted then the ramping off
goes to the target values using the AMSC power levels.

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3.7.3.2 OVERLOAD PROTECTION

Left to Right Power Protection

Parameter Description
Pre-Alarm  = Left to Right Power Protection Pre-Alarm is disabled
 = Left to Right Power Protection Pre- Alarm gives a warning in
the event of the power rising above the configured Left to Right
Power Protection Pre-Alarm Trip value for longer than the Delay.
Once the power falls below the Left to Right Power Return the
alarm is reset. The Left to Right Power Protection Pre-Alarm Trip
value is adjustable to suit user requirements.
Action Select the type of alarm required from the list:
Indication
Warning

For details of these, see the section Error! Reference source n

ot found. entitled Alarm Types in this document.
Alarm  = Left to Right Power Protection alarm is disabled
 = Left to Right Power Protection alarm is enabled. in the event
of the power rising above the configured Left to Right Power Trip
value for longer than the Delay.
Trip Set the percentage of total power at which the Left To Right
Power Protection Alarm is activated
Delay This is used to delay the Left to Right Power Protection Alarm.
Useful to prevent short term peaks of power causing the
generator to shut down

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Right to Left Power Protection

Parameter Description
Pre-Alarm  = Right to Left Power Protection Pre-Alarm is disabled
 = Right to Left Power Protection Pre- Alarm gives a warning in
the event of the power rising above the configured Right to Left
Power Protection Pre-Alarm Trip value for longer than the Delay.
Once the power falls below the Right to Left Power Return the
alarm is reset. The Right to Left Power Protection Pre-Alarm Trip
value is adjustable to suit user requirements.
Action Select the type of alarm required from the list:
Indication
Warning

For details of these, see the section Error! Reference source n

ot found. entitled Alarm Types in this document.
Alarm  = Right to Left Power Protection alarm is disabled
 = Right to Left Power Protection alarm is enabled. in the event
of the power rising above the configured Right to Left Power Trip
value for longer than the Delay.
Trip Set the percentage of total power at which the Right To Left
Power Protection Alarm is activated
Delay This is used to delay the Right to Left Power Protection Alarm.
Useful to prevent short term peaks of power causing the
generator to shut down

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3.7.4 BUS VOLTAGE

3.7.4.1 LEFT BUS VOLTAGE THRESHOLDS

Parameter Description
Nominal Voltage This is used to instruct the module what voltage to adjust the Left
Bus to whilst running on load. It is also used when the Left and
right bus VTs have different ratios, to synchronise the voltage of
both supplies.
Dead Bus Voltage The voltage below which the bus is assumed to be ‘dead.’

Bus Availability Voltage The high and low voltage limits between which the synchroniser
can operate.

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3.7.4.2 RIGHT BUS VOLTAGE THRESHOLDS

Parameter Description
Nominal Voltage This is used to instruct the module what voltage to adjust the Left
Bus to whilst running on load. It is also used when the Left and
right bus VTs have different ratios, to synchronise the voltage of
both supplies.
Dead Bus Voltage The voltage below which the bus is assumed to be ‘dead.’

Bus Availability Voltage The high and low voltage limits between which the synchroniser
can operate.

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3.7.5 BUS FREQUENCY

3.7.6 FREQUENCY THRESHOLDS

Parameter Description
Nominal Frequency This is used to instruct the module what frequency to adjust the
buses to whilst running on load.

3.7.7 LEFT BUS FREQUENCY THRESHOLDS

Parameter Description
Frequency This is used to instruct the module what frequency to adjust the
Left Bus to whilst running on load. It is also used when the left
and right bus VTs have different ratios, to synchronise the
frequency of both supplies.
Bus Availability Frequency The bus is available when between the high and low limits

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3.7.8 RIGHT BUS FREQUENCY THRESHOLDS

Parameter Description
Frequency This is used to instruct the module what frequency to adjust the
Left Bus to whilst running on load. It is also used when the left
and right bus VTs have different ratios, to synchronise the
voltage of both supplies.
Dead Bus Frequency The frequency below which the bus is assumed to be ‘dead.’

Bus Availability Frequency The bus is available when between the high and low limits

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3.8 SYSTEM

3.8.1 PLANT BATTERY

Click and drag to change

the setting.

Parameter Description
Plant Battery Under  = The alarm is disabled.
Voltage  = The alarm activates when the battery voltage drops below the
IEEE 37.2 -27 DC configured Pre-Alarm level for the configured Delay time. When the
Undervoltage Relay
battery voltage rises above the configured Return level, the alarm is
de-activated.
Plant Battery Over  = The alarm is disabled.
Voltage  = The alarm activates when the battery voltage rises above the
IEEE 37.2 -59 DC configured Pre-Alarm level for the configured Delay time. When the
Overvoltage Relay
battery voltage drops below the configured Return level, the alarm is
de-activated.

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3.9 COMMUNICATIONS

3.9.1 COMMUNICATION OPTIONS

Provides a means of giving the control an identity name. This is used in the SCADA section to
allow the operator to see the site name and genset identity that is currently connected to the
SCADA. As this could be a remote module connected over modem or Ethernet connection this is
an extremely useful feature.

Free text entries to

identify the generator
set.
This text is displayed
on the SCADA screen
when the module is
connected to the PC.

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3.9.2 RS485 PORT

Modbus Slave ID

Baud rate
adjustable from
1200-57600

Parameter Description
Slave ID Select the Slave ID of the DSE module’s RS485 port. Every device
on the RS485 link must have an individual Slave ID.
Baud Rate Select the Baud Rate (speed of communication) of the DSE
module’s RS485 port. Every device on the RS485 link must have
the same Baud Rate.
1200
2400
4800
9600
14400
19200
28800
38400
57600
115200
Port Usage
NOTE: In a system for a PLC Comms application, only one
DSE module must be configured to act as the PLC master.
For further details and instructions on using the PLC Comms,
refer to DSE Publication: 057-314 Advanced PLC Software
Manual which is found on our website:
www.deepseaelectronics.com

Select the RS485 Port1 usage.

Gencomm: MODBUS RTU RS485 communication
PLC Comms: The RS485 Port 1 is used to read the other
controllers’ registers over the RS485 link which are defined in the
PLC Editor.
Master Inactivity The module monitors by default the USB port for communications.
Timeout When activity is detected on the RS485 port, the module monitors
the port for further data. If no data activity is detected on the port for
the duration of the Master Inactivity Timer, it reverts to looking at
the USB port.
This needs to be set longer than the time between MODBUS polls
from the master.
Inter-frame Delay Set the time delay between the DSE module receiving a MODBUS
RTU request and the DSE module’s response.

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3.10 ETHERNET PORT

NOTE: Consult the network administrator of the host network before changing these
settings. Incorrect settings cause network errors in the existing local area network.
Qualified network administrators must only change these settings.

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

Parameter Description
Obtain IP Address  = The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is disable and
Automatically the unit has a fixed IP address as configured in the IP Address
section.
 = The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is enabled,
and the unit automatically attains an IP address from the network it is
connected to if it has DHCP enabled.

Names

Parameter Description
Domain Name The hostname of the device which is used for DHCP requests and
acknowledgements. Consult the network IT manager for suitable
naming
Host Name Additional description string for DHCP
Vendor Name Additional description string for DHCP

IP Address

Parameter Description
IP Address The static IP address of the module.
Subnet Mask The subnet mask is to determine whether the module is on the
local subnet or on a remote network.
Gateway Address IP address of the internet router that module is connected to.
DNS Address IP address of the Domain Name Service (DNS)
Preferred Connection The module allows up to five MODBUS masters to connect to it.
Address The Preferred Connection Address enables the unit to reserve
one of the five connections for a specific IP address, such as for
a remote display module to ensure it always connects.

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MODBUS

Parameter Description
MODBUS Port Number The port number which the module serves MODBUS traffic on.

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3.11 ALTERNATIVE CONFIGURATIONS

An Alternative Configurations are provided to allow the system designer to cater for different AC
requirements using the same system. Typically, this feature is used by Rental Set Manufacturers
where the set is capable of being operated at (for instance) 120 V 50 Hz and 240V 50 Hz using a
selector switch.

The Alternative Configuration is selected using either:

• Configuration Suite Software (Selection for ‘Default Configuration’)

• Via external signal to the module input configured to “Alternative Configuration” select.

3.11.1 ALTERNATIVE CONFIGURATION OPTIONS

Parameter Description
Default Configuration Select the ‘default’ configuration that is used when there is no
instruction to use an ‘alternative configuration.’

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3.11.2 ALTERNATIVE CONFIGURATION 1 TO 5

The Alternative Configurations Editor allows for editing of the parameters that are to be changed
when an Alternative Configuration is selected.

Select the alternative configuration required.

3.11.2.1 CONFIGURATION OPTIONS

Enable Alternative Configuration

Parameter Description
Enable  = Alternative Configuration is disabled.
Configuration  = Alternative Configuration is enabled. The configuration is enabled by
changing the Default Configuration or activating a digital input.

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3.11.2.2 BUS
Alternative configuration options contain a subset of the main configuration. The adjustable
parameters are not discussed here as they are identical to the main configuration options:

Configuration menus for

the Alternative
Configuration.
For information about the
configuration items
within this section, refer
to their description in the
‘main’ configuration.

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3.12 EXPANSION

NOTE: In the event of a comms failure to an expansion module the controller will no
longer respond. If a digital input is critical then the alarm on the expansion module should
be set to Electrical Trip. If the link is lost to an expansion unit, then it behaves as if it is
powered down.

The Expansion page is subdivided into smaller sections.

Select the required section with the mouse.

See overleaf for description of the different expansion modules.

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3.12.1 DSE2130 INPUT MODULES

Select the DSENet ID of the input expansion to be configured. The ID of the expansion module is
set by rotary decimal switch accessible under the removable cover of the device.

The following options are then shown:

2130 Expansion Enable

Parameter Description
Expansion Enabled  = The expansion module with the selected ID is not enabled.
 = The expansion module with the selected ID is enabled. If the
expansion module is not connected / detected by the module, the
module generates an Exp. Unit Failure alarm with the configured Link
Lost Alarm Action severity.

2130 Expansion Inputs

The Expansion Unit page is then subdivided into smaller sections.

Select the required section with the mouse.

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3.12.1.1 ANALOGUE INPUT CONFIGURATION

Input Configuration

Parameter Description
Analogue Input E to H Select what the analogue input is to be used for:
Not Used: The analogue input is disabled
Digital Input: Configured on the 2130/Digital Inputs pages
Flexible Analogue: Configured on the 2130/Analogue Inputs pages

3.12.1.2 ANALOGUE INPUTS

NOTE: An analogue input is only configurable as a flexible sensor if it has been

configured as Flexible Analogue, refer to section Error! Reference source not found. entitled A
nalogue Input Configuration in this document for further details.

Sensor Description

Parameter Description
Sensor Name Enter the Sensor Name, this text is shown on the module display when
viewing the instrument.

Input Type

Parameter Description
Input Type Select the sensor type and curve from a pre-defined list or create a user-
defined curve.

Available sensor types:

Resistive: for sensors with maximum range of 0 Ω to 480 Ω

Available parameters to be measured:

Pressure: The input is configured as a pressure sensor
Percentage: The input is configured as a percentage sensor
Temperature: The input is configured as a temperature sensor

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Sensor Alarms

Parameter Description
Alarm Arming
NOTE: For details of these, see the section 6 entitled Alarm
Arming in this document.

Select when the alarm generated by the analogue input becomes active:
Always
From Safety On
From Starting
Low Alarm  = The Alarm is disabled.
Enable  = The Low Alarm activates when the measured quantity drops below the
Low Alarm setting.
Low Alarm Action
NOTE: For details of these, see the section Error! Reference source
not found. entitled Alarm Types in this document.

Select the type of alarm required from the list:

Electrical Trip
Low Pre-Alarm  = The Pre-Alarm is disabled.
Enable  = The Low Pre-Alarm is active when the measured quantity drops below
the Low Pre-Alarm Trip setting. The Low Pre-Alarm is automatically reset
when the measured quantity rises above the configured Low Pre-Alarm
Return level.
Low Alarm String The text that is displayed on the module’s LCD when the Low Alarm or Low
Pre-Alarm activates.
High Pre-Alarm  = The Pre-Alarm is disabled.
Enable  = The High Pre-Alarm is active when the measured quantity rises above
the High Pre-Alarm Trip setting. The High Pre-Alarm is automatically reset
when the measured quantity falls below the configured High Pre-Alarm
Return level.
High Alarm  = The Alarm is disabled.
Enable  = The High Alarm is active when the measured quantity rises above the
High Alarm setting.

Parameter descriptions are continued overleaf…

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Parameter Description
High Alarm
Action NOTE: For details of these, see the section Error! Reference source
not found. entitled Alarm Types in this document.

Select the type of alarm required from the list:

Electrical Trip
High Alarm String The text that is displayed on the module’s LCD when the High Alarm or High
Pre-Alarm activates.

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3.12.1.3 DIGITAL INPUTS

The Digital Inputs section is subdivided into smaller sections.

Select the required section with the mouse.

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3.12.1.3.1 DIGITAL INPUTS

As this example
shows a predefined
function, these
parameters are
greyed out as they
are not applicable.

Parameter Description
Function Select the input function to activate when the relevant terminal is energised.
See section entitled Input Functions for details of all available functions
Polarity Select the digital input polarity:
Close to Activate: the input function is activated when the relevant terminal
is connected.
Open to Activate: the input function is activated when the relevant terminal is
disconnected.
Action
NOTE: For details of these, see the section Error! Reference source
not found. entitled Alarm Types in this document.

Select the type of alarm required from the list:

Electrical Trip
Indication
Warning
Arming
NOTE: For details of these, see the section 6 entitled Alarm Arming
in this document.

Select when the input becomes active:

Always
Never
LCD Display The text that is displayed on the module’s LCD when the input activates and
generates an alarm.
Activation This is used to give a delay on acceptance of the input. Useful for liquid level
Delay switches or to mask short term operations of the external switch device.

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3.12.1.3.2 ANALOGUE INPUTS

NOTE: An analogue input is only configurable as a digital input if it has been

configured as Digital Input, refer to section Error! Reference source not found. entitled A
nalogue Input Configuration in this document for further details.

Parameter Description
Function Select the input function to activate when the relevant terminal is energised.
See section entitled Input Functions for details of all available functions
Polarity Select the digital input polarity:
Close to Activate: the input function is activated when the relevant terminal
is connected.
Open to Activate: the input function is activated when the relevant terminal is
disconnected.
Action
NOTE: For details of these, see the section Error! Reference source
not found. entitled Alarm Types in this document.

Select the type of alarm required from the list:

Electrical Trip
Indication
Warning
Arming
NOTE: For details of these, see the section 6 entitled Alarm Arming
in this document.

Select when the input becomes active:

Always
Never
LCD Display The text that is displayed on the module’s LCD when the input activates and
generates an alarm.
Activation This is used to give a delay on acceptance of the input. Useful for liquid level
Delay switches or to mask short term operations of the external switch device.

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3.12.2 DSE2131 INPUT MODULES

Select the DSENet ID of the input expansion to be configured. The ID of the expansion module is
set by rotary decimal switch accessible under the removable cover of the device.

The following options are then shown:

2131 Expansion Enable

Parameter Description
Expansion Enabled  = The expansion module with the selected ID is not enabled.
 = The expansion module with the selected ID is enabled. If the
expansion module is not connected / detected by the module, the
module generates an Exp. Unit Failure alarm with the configured Link
Lost Alarm Action severity.
Link Lost Alarm Action Select the type of alarm required from the list:
Electrical Trip::
Warning:

2131 Expansion Inputs

The Expansion Unit page is then subdivided into smaller sections.

Select the required section with the mouse.

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3.12.2.1 ANALOGUE INPUT CONFIGURATION

Input Configuration

Parameter Description
Analogue Input A to J Select what the analogue input is to be used for:
Not Used: The analogue input is disabled
Digital Input: Configured on the 2131/Digital Inputs pages
Flexible Analogue: Configured on the 2131/Analogue Inputs pages

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3.12.2.2 ANALOGUE INPUTS

NOTE: An analogue input is only configurable as a flexible sensor if it has been

configured as Flexible Analogue input.

Sensor Description

Parameter Description
Sensor Name Enter the Sensor Name, this text is shown on the module display when
viewing the instrument.

Input Type

Parameter Description
Input Type Select the sensor type and curve from a pre-defined list or create a user-
defined curve.

Available sensor types:

Current: for sensors with maximum range of 0 mA to 20 mA
Resistive: for sensors with maximum range of 0 Ω to 1920 Ω
Voltage: for sensors with maximum range of 0 V to 10 V

Available parameters to be measured:

Pressure: The input is configured as a pressure sensor
Percentage: The input is configured as a percentage sensor
Temperature: The input is configured as a temperature sensor

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Sensor Alarms

Parameter Description
Alarm Arming
NOTE: For details of these, see the section 6 entitled Alarm
Arming in this document.

Select when the alarm generated by the analogue input becomes active:
Always
From Safety On
From Starting
Low Alarm  = The Alarm is disabled.
Enable  = The Low Alarm activates when the measured quantity drops below the
Low Alarm setting.
Low Alarm Action
NOTE: For details of these, see the section Error! Reference source
not found. entitled Alarm Types in this document.

Select the type of alarm required from the list:

Electrical Trip
Low Pre-Alarm  = The Pre-Alarm is disabled.
Enable  = The Low Pre-Alarm is active when the measured quantity drops below
the Low Pre-Alarm Trip setting. The Low Pre-Alarm is automatically reset
when the measured quantity rises above the configured Low Pre-Alarm
Return level.
Low Alarm String The text that is displayed on the module’s LCD when the Low Alarm or Low
Pre-Alarm activates.

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Parameter Description
High Pre-Alarm  = The Pre-Alarm is disabled.
Enable  = The High Pre-Alarm is active when the measured quantity rises above
the High Pre-Alarm Trip setting. The High Pre-Alarm is automatically reset
when the measured quantity falls below the configured High Pre-Alarm
Return level.
High Alarm  = The Alarm is disabled.
Enable  = The High Alarm is active when the measured quantity rises above the
High Alarm setting.
High Alarm
Action NOTE: For details of these, see the section Error! Reference source
not found. entitled Alarm Types in this document.

Select the type of alarm required from the list:

Electrical Trip
High Alarm String The text that is displayed on the module’s LCD when the High Alarm or High
Pre-Alarm activates.

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3.12.2.3 DIGITAL INPUTS

NOTE: An analogue input is only configurable as a digital input if it has been

configured as Digital Input.

As this example
shows a predefined
function, these
parameters are
greyed out as they
are not applicable.

Parameter descriptions are overleaf…

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Parameter Description
Function Select the input function to activate when the relevant terminal is energised.
See section entitled Input Functions for details of all available functions
Polarity Select the digital input polarity:
Close to Activate: The input function is activated when the relevant terminal
is connected.
Open to Activate: The input function is activated when the relevant terminal
is disconnected.
Action
NOTE: For details of these, see the section Error! Reference source
not found. entitled Alarm Types in this document.

Select the type of alarm required from the list:

Electrical Trip
Indication
Warning
Arming
NOTE: For details of these, see the section 6 entitled Alarm Arming
in this document.

Select when the input becomes active:

Always
Never
LCD Display The text that is displayed on the module’s LCD when the input activates and
generates an alarm.
Activation This is used to give a delay on acceptance of the input. Useful for liquid level
Delay switches or to mask short term operations of the external switch device.

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3.12.3 DSE2133 INPUT MODULES

Select the DSENet ID of the input expansion to be configured. The ID of the expansion module is
set by rotary decimal switch accessible under the removable cover of the device.

The following options are then shown:

2133 Expansion Enable

Parameter Description
Expansion Enabled  = The expansion module with the selected ID is not enabled.
 = The expansion module with the selected ID is enabled. If the
expansion module is not connected / detected by the module, the
module generates an Exp. Unit Failure alarm with the configured Link
Lost Alarm Action severity.
Link Lost Alarm Action Select the type of alarm required from the list:
Electrical Trip:
Warning:

2133 Expansion Inputs

The Expansion Unit page is then subdivided into smaller sections.

Select the required section with the mouse.

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3.12.3.1 ANALOGUE INPUTS

NOTE: An analogue input is only configurable as a flexible sensor if it has been

configured as Flexible Analogue, refer to section Error! Reference source not found. entitled A
nalogue Input Configuration in this document for further details.

Sensor Description

Parameter Description
Sensor Name Enter the Sensor Name, this text is shown on the module display when
viewing the instrument.

Input Type

Parameter Description
Input Type Select the sensor type from the pre-defined list:
2 Wire PT100
3 Wire PT100
Type J (Thermocouple)
Type K (Thermocouple)

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Sensor Alarms

Parameter Description
Alarm Arming
NOTE: For details of these, see the section 6 entitled Alarm
Arming in this document.

Select when the alarm generated by the analogue input becomes active:
Always
From Safety On
From Starting
Low Alarm  = The Alarm is disabled.
Enable  = The Low Alarm activates when the measured quantity drops below the
Low Alarm setting.
Low Alarm Action
NOTE: For details of these, see the section Error! Reference source
not found. entitled Alarm Types in this document.

Select the type of alarm required from the list:

Electrical Trip
Low Pre-Alarm  = The Pre-Alarm is disabled.
Enable  = The Low Pre-Alarm is active when the measured quantity drops below
the Low Pre-Alarm Trip setting. The Low Pre-Alarm is automatically reset
when the measured quantity rises above the configured Low Pre-Alarm
Return level.
Low Alarm String The text that is displayed on the module’s LCD when the Low Alarm or Low
Pre-Alarm activates.

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Parameter Description
High Pre-Alarm  = The Pre-Alarm is disabled.
Enable  = The High Pre-Alarm is active when the measured quantity rises above
the High Pre-Alarm Trip setting. The High Pre-Alarm is automatically reset
when the measured quantity falls below the configured High Pre-Alarm
Return level.
High Alarm  = The Alarm is disabled.
Enable  = The High Alarm is active when the measured quantity rises above the
High Alarm setting.
High Alarm
Action NOTE: For details of these, see the section Error! Reference source
not found. entitled Alarm Types in this document.

Select the type of alarm required from the list:

Electrical Trip
High Alarm String The text that is displayed on the module’s LCD when the High Alarm or High
Pre-Alarm activates.

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3.12.4 DSE2152 OUTPUT MODULES

Select the DSENet ID of the output expansion to be configured. The ID of the expansion input
module is set by rotary decimal switch accessible under the removable cover of the device.

The following options are then shown:

2152 Expansion Enable

Parameter Description
Expansion Enabled  = The expansion module with the selected ID is not enabled.
 = The expansion module with the selected ID is enabled. If the
expansion module is not connected / detected by the module, the
module generates an Exp. Unit Failure alarm with the configured Link
Lost Alarm Action severity.
Link Lost Alarm Action Select the type of alarm required from the list:
Electrical Trip:
Warning:

2152 Expansion Outputs

The Expansion Unit page is then subdivided into smaller sections.

Select the required section with the mouse.

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3.12.4.1 ANALOGUE OUTPUTS

Output Configuration

Parameter Description
Output Name Enter the Output Name, this text is shown on in the SCADA section when
viewing the output.

Output Type

Click to edit the ‘output

curve.’ See section
entitled Editing the
Output Curve.

Parameter Description
Source Select the parameter that is to be mapped to the analogue output.
Curve Select the output type and curve from a pre-defined list or create a user-
defined curve
Current: for sensors with maximum range of 0 mA to 20 mA
Voltage: for sensors with maximum range of 0 V to 10 V

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3.12.4.2 CREATING / EDITING THE OUTPUT CURVE

While the DSE Configuration Suite holds specifications for the most used output ranges,
occasionally it is required that the expansion module’s output be connected to a nonstandard
device. To aid this process, a curve editor is provided.

The source and curve that is to be used

by the analogue output or edited.

Click to edit the selected curve

or create a curve if one is not
selected.

When creating a new sensor curve the measurement quantity and measured parameter are
required.

Click to begin creating

the new curve

Parameter Description
Y-Axis The parameter measured by the DSE module that is to be mapped to the
(Source) output.
X-Axis Select the electrical quantity that the sensor outputs.
(Output) Current (mA): For an output current within a range 0 mA to 20 mA
Voltage (Volt): For an output voltage within a range of 0 V to 10 V

Curve creation / editor descriptions are continued overleaf…

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Click and drag

the points on the
graphs to change
the settings

Double click the left

mouse button to add a
point or right click on a
point to remove it.

Use the mouse to select

the graph point, then enter
the value in the box or click
up/down to change the
value

Click Interpolate Click to change Click SAVE AS, a prompt to Click OK to

then select two the range of the name the curve… accept the
points as X and Y Axes of changes or
prompted to the graph and CANCEL to
draw a straight the level of ignore and
line between open circuit lose the
them. detection changes.

Click OK to save the curve.

Hint: Deleting,renaming,
or editing custom curves Any saved curves
that have been added is become selectable in the
performed in the main Output Type selection list.
menu, select Tools |
Curve Manager.

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3.12.5 DSE2157 RELAY MODULES

Select the DSENet ID of the output expansion to be configured. The ID of the expansion module is
set by rotary decimal switch accessible under the removable cover of the device.

The following options are then shown:

2152 Expansion Enable

Parameter Description
Expansion Enabled  = The expansion module with the selected ID is not enabled.
 = The expansion module with the selected ID is enabled. If the
expansion module is not connected / detected by the module, the
module generates an Exp. Unit Failure alarm with the configured Link
Lost Alarm Action severity.
Link Lost Alarm Action Select the type of alarm required from the list:
Electrical Trip:
Warning:

Relay Outputs (Normally Open / Changeover)

Parameter Description
Source Select the output source to control the state of the output
See section Error! Reference source not found. entitled Output Sources for d
etails of all available functions
Polarity Select the digital input polarity:
Energise: When the output source is true, the output activates.
De-Energise: When the output source is true, the output deactivates.

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3.12.6 DSE2548 ANNUNCIATOR MODULES

Select the DSENet ID of the LED expansion to be configured. The ID of the expansion input
module is set by rotary decimal switch accessible on the rear of the device.

The following options are then shown:

2548 Expansion Enable

Parameter Description
Expansion  = The expansion module with the selected ID is not enabled.
Enabled  = The expansion module with the selected ID is enabled. If the
expansion module is not connected / detected by the module, the module
generates an Exp. Unit Failure alarm with the configured Link Lost Alarm
Action severity.
Link Lost Alarm Select the type of alarm required from the list:
Action Electrical Trip:
Warning:

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Sounder Configuration

Parameter Description
Follow Main  = If the mute / lamp test button is pressed, other DSE2548 modules and
Unit the host module does not respond to this.
 = If the mute / lamp test button is pressed, other DSE2548 modules
configured to Follow main unit and the host module also lamp test / mute their
alarm and vice-versa.
Sounder  = The DSE2548 internal sounder does not annunciate on a fault condition
Enabled becoming active.
 = The DSE2548 internal sounder annunciates on a fault condition
becoming active.

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LED Indicators

Parameter Description
Source Select the output source to control the state of the output
See section entitled Output Sources for details of all available functions
Polarity Select the digital input polarity:
Energise: When the output source is true, the output is Lit.
De-Energise: When the output source is true, the output is Unlit.
Annunciator Insert Allows the user to create and print the custom text insert cards for the
Card LEDs.

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3.12.7 BATTERY CHARGERS

Select the DSENet ID of the battery charger to be configured. The ID of the expansion module is
set by configuration of the device.

The following options are then shown:

DSENet ID

Parameter Description
Enable  = The battery charger with the selected ID is not enabled.
 = The battery charger with the selected ID is enabled. If the expansion
module is not connected / detected by the module, the module generates an
Exp. Unit Failure alarm with the configured Link Lost Alarm Action severity.
Modbus Slave ID The Slave ID used to address the battery charger via the host module’s
RS485 when using the host module as a MODBUS RTU pass through.
Display  = The battery chargers’ information is not shown on the host module’s
Instrumentation display.
 = The battery charger information is shown on the host module’s display.
Charger Name Enter the Charger Name, this text is shown on the module display when
viewing the battery charger instrumentation

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Charger Warning Alarms

Parameter Description
Enable  = The DSE module does not display any warning alarms from the battery
charger.
 = The DSE module displays warnings alarms from the battery charger with
the configured action.
Alarm String The text that is displayed on the module’s LCD when the DSE module detects
a warning fault from the battery charger.

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3.13 ADVANCED
These settings are provided for advanced users only. Take care when changing these options and
ensure you fully understand the consequences of any change made.

3.13.1 ADVANCED OPTIONS

3.13.1.1 OUT OF SYNC

During parallel operation, the phase of both supplies is monitored. Being in parallel means that this
phase angle is zero degrees (0º).

If the angle exceeds the Out of Sync Angle for longer than the duration of the Out of Sync Timer,
an electrical trip alarm is generated.

TROUBLESHOOTING

This section describes the most common causes for an Out of Sync alarm:

• The Bus Sensing connections have not been made between the bus and the DSE module,
or the bus sensing fuses have blown or have been removed.
• The load switching device does not close quickly enough. Ensure the breaker closes
within 100mS of receiving the close signal.
• The Out of Sync timer is set too low. If you raise this timer away from the factory setting of
200mS (0.2s), ensure you understand why you are raising it!
• Something external has caused the breaker to open or has prevented it from closing.
• The breaker wiring ‘logic’ may not be correct, causing the breaker to ‘fire through,’ where it
triggers the close mechanism, but the breaker does not actually mechanically close, it re-
opens again.

3.13.1.2 OTHER TIMERS

Options Description
Synchronisation Delays the synchronising process to allow the buses to stabilise.
Delay

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3.13.2 PLC

NOTE: For further details and instructions on the PLC Editor, refer to DSE Publication:
057-314 Advanced PLC Software Manual which is found on our website:
www.deepseaelectronics.com

Click to open the PLC Editor, then the PLC Editor opens as
shown below.

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3.13.3 CONFIGURABLE GENCOMM PAGES 166 TO 169

For advanced MODBUS users of the controller, configurable Gencomm pages are available.
The intention is to allow the user to create personal collections of data in subsequent registers to
minimise the number of MODBUS reads required by the master, and hence speed up data
collection.

All configurable Gencomm registers are 32-bit unsigned format.

The configurable MODBUS pages are:

Page Hex Address Decimal Address

166 A600 42496
167 A700 42752
168 A800 43008
169 A900 43264

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Example of Gencomm Page Configuration:

The register address is obtained from the formula: register

address=page_number*256+register_offset.
To read the Engine Speed from the above register, the MODBUS master device needs to read the
data in two registers and then combine the data from the Most Significant Bit and the Least
Significant Bit.
MSB address in Decimal = (166 * 256) + 2 = 42498
LSB address in Decimal = (166 * 256) + 3 = 42499

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SCADA
SCADA stands for Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition and is provided both as a service tool
and as a means of monitoring / controlling the Bus Tie.
As a service tool, the SCADA pages is to check the operation of the controller’s inputs and outputs
as well as checking the Bus Tie operating parameters.
Click to connect to
the module

When connection is made…

Click to close the
connection to the
module

Module’s firmware
revision number

The SCADA page is subdivided into smaller sections.

Select the required section with the mouse.

NOTE: The SCADA sections will appear depending on how the module is configured.

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4.1 SYSTEM IDENTITY

Shows the module’s current settings for Site ID and genset ID.
This information is particularly helpful when the current connection is made remotely by modem or
internet for example or when the connected set is one of several sets on an RS485 data link.

4.2 MIMIC
This section provides a mimic of the module’s fascia and allows the operator to change the control
mode of the module.

Click the mimic buttons to

control the module remotely Hint: Buttons may not operate if this
has been locked out by the Access
Permissions security feature of the
Configuration Suite software.
Refer to the system supplier for
details.

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4.3 DIGITAL INPUTS

This section displays the status of the module’s digital inputs and their configured functions.
For further details on how to configure these items, refer to section 3.4 entitled Digital Inputs.

Shows if the input channel is active or not.

State of the
input (open or
closed to
battery
negative)

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4.4 DIGITAL OUTPUTS

This section displays the status of the module’s digital outputs and their configured.
For further details on how to configure these items, refer to section 3.5.1entitled Digital Outputs.

State of the
output (open or
closed)

Shows if the output

channel is active or
not.

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4.5 VIRTUAL LEDS

Shows the state of the virtual LEDs. These LEDs are not fitted to the module or expansion
modules, they are not physical LEDs. They are provided to show status and appear only in the
SCADA section of the configuration suite or read by third party PLC or Building Management
Systems (for example) using the ModBus RTU protocol.

Shows if the
Virtual LED is
active or not
Shows what the
Virtual LED is
configured for
(shows Not
Used if not
configured)

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4.6 POWER
This section displays the module’s measurement of the power the bus tie is transferring.

Parameter Description
Load Level Minimum power to open - The threshold (when no CTS are fitted) that the bus
Minimum tie will ramp to the kW Ramp Off target.
Power to Open For example, if the target power level is 30kW and the minimum power level
to open is 3kW and the left side of the bus tie is being controlled during
ramping off, then the bus tie will open if the shared power level reported by
the AMSC is between 27kW and 33kW.
Load Capacity The size of the load that the bus tie is switching and how much power needs
Required to be available before the load is closed (to avoid overloading the generators.

NOTE: This option is only available when the module is configured

as a load switch.

NOTE: The time that the bus tie will wait for this capacity to become available is
controlled by the timer “Capacity Available Delay” which is in the configuration on the
Timers / Load Timers page in section 3.6.1.

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4.7 LEFT BUS

4.7.1 FREQUENCY AND VOLTAGES

This section displays the modules measurement of the Left Bus frequency, Phase Rotation, Phase
To Neutral Voltages, Currents and Sets On Load

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4.7.2 LOAD
This section displays the modules Left Bus Derived Instrumentation and Ramp Off Target

Parameter Description
Ramp Off The kW and Kvar target settings when no CTs are fitted. The kW and KVAr
Target power levels from either side of the bus are read (left or right depending on
which side the tie is controlling the generators to ramp the power) before
opening the breaker.
Ramp Rates The rate at which power is increased (ramped up rate) when the bus tie
closes.
The rate at which power is decreased (ramped down rate) when the bus tie
opens.

4.7.3 SYNC
This section displays the modules Frequency Synchroniser, Load Share and Reactive Load
Control.

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4.8 RIGHT BUS

4.8.1 FREQUENCY AND VOLTAGES

This section displays the modules measurement of the Mains frequency, Phase Rotation, Phase
To Neutral Voltages and Sets On Load

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4.8.2 LOAD
This section displays the modules Bus Derived Instrumentation and Ramp Off Target

Parameter Description
Ramp Off The kW and Kvar target settings when no CTs are fitted. The kW and KVAr
Target power levels from either side of the bus are read (left or right depending on
which side the tie is controlling the generators to ramp the power) before
opening the breaker.
Ramp Rates The rate at which power is increased (ramped up rate) when the bus tie
closes.
The rate at which power is decreased (ramped down rate) when the bus tie
opens.

4.8.3 SYNC
This section displays the modules Frequency Synchroniser.

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4.9 AMSC LINK

Parameter Description
AMSC ID The DSE module uses the AMSC ID number configured in this section up to
a maximum of 64.
User Priority The Master Arbitration Priority, helps determine which master can take
control of a bus.
Commissioning  = Commissioning screen is disabled.
Screen  = Commissioning screen is enabled.

NOTE: The module with the lowest User Priority number has the highest priority. If
more than one module has the same User Priority, then the AMSC ID is used to decide the
priority instead.

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4.10 ALARMS
This section displays the alarms that are currently active on the module.

For information regarding alarm severity, refer to section Error! Reference source not found. e
ntitled Alarm Types within this document.

Alarms

Alarms that are active on the unit

are grouped based on their type.

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4.11 STATUS
This section displays the status information about the module.

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4.12 EVENT LOG

This section displays the events which are recorded with the module’s event log along with the
time, date, and engine hours in which they occurred. For further details on how what events are
recorded, refer to section 3.3.3 entitled Event Log within this document.

Click to save the Click to save Click to print

log to an Excel the log to a pdf the log
or csv file for use (Adobe
in an external Acrobat) file.
spreadsheet
program.

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4.13 REMOTE CONTROL

This section displays a series of output sources that are controlled by remote control
in the SCADA section of the software.
They are used to control external circuits or can used in the
control logic section of the configuration suite.

4.14 MAINTENANCE
The Maintenance section is subdivided into smaller sections.
Select the required section with the mouse.

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4.14.1 EXPANSION CALIBRATION

This section allows the analogue sensor inputs of the DSE2130 and DSE2131 expansion modules
to be calibrated to remove inaccuracies caused by the tolerance of the sensor devices. While the
engine is running, the instruments are calibrated, and reference needs to be made to a third-party
accurate sensing device to ensure accurate recalibration.

4.14.2 DATE AND TIME

This section allows the date and time to be adjusted on the controller.

Display of the
module’s current
date and time

Type the new date /

time or click the up
and down arrows to
change the settings

Click Set to adjust

the module to the
selected date/time.

Click Set to adjust

the module to the
date/time that the
PC is set to.

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4.14.3 MODULE PIN

CAUTION!: If the module PIN is lost or forgotten, it is no longer possible to access or

make changes to the module!

This section allows the user to configure a PIN (Personal Identification Number) within the module.
This PIN must be entered to access the modules Main Front Panel Configuration Editor or, when
writing a configuration / changing a value in SCADA using the DSE Configuration Suite PC
Software.

Enter the desired

PIN and confirmation

Click to set the PIN

within the module.

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4.15 COMMUNICATIONS INFORMATION

This section displays the information about the configuration of the module’s ethernet port. For
further details on how to configure the module’s ethernet port, refer to section 3.10 entitled
Ethernet Port within this document.

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4.16 DATA LOG

This section displays and temporarily records the instruments configured within the module’s Data
Logging facility to the PC. The data which is temporarily recorded is only for the duration in which
the Data Log section is viewed. For further details on how to configure these items, refer to section
3.3.4 entitled Data Logging within this document.
Navigation
sliders

The data is automatically collated and

presented in the graphs.
For example, all kW readings are displayed
in the same graph, but not mixed with kvar
for which are shown on a separate graph.

Zoom
slider

Selects the timescale of the

displayed graphs.
Scroll bars on the graph’s ‘x’ axis is
also used to scroll the graph
backwards and forwards in time.

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4.16.1 DATA LOG STATUS

This section displays the information module’s Data Logging function. For further details on how to
configure the module’s Data Logging function, refer to section 3.3.4 entitled Data Logging within
this document.

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4.17 EXPANSION
The Expansion page is subdivided into smaller sections.
Select the required section with the mouse.

The selected section displays the status of the expansion module’s inputs/outputs/LEDs etc and
the functions they are configured for. For further details on how to configure these items, refer to
section 3.12 entitled Expansion in the Edit Config section for more information. An example status
of a DSE2157 Output Expansion is shown below.

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ALARM TYPES
The protection included with the DSE control modules provides increasing levels of notification,
depending upon the severity of the situation:

Alarm type Description

Indication No audible alarm or common warning signal occurs.
Indication alarms are only used to illuminate indicators or to activate
outputs.
Warning Audible alarm and common alarm signal are generated. The set
continues to run.
Warning alarms are used to draw the operator’s attention to a minor
issue or to a problem that may escalate to an Electrical Trip.
Electrical Trip Audible alarm and common alarm signal are generated.
Electrical Trip alarms are serious issues that require the set to be
taken off load. As the name implies, this is often electrical faults that
occur ‘after’ the load breaker.

ALARM ARMING
The protections on the DSE module are active during their configured Alarm Arming setting. The table
below shows the timing segment for the different Alarm Arming options with regards to the generator
status.

6.1 NEVER
The protection is never active on the controller. This is used to disable the protection.

6.2 ALWAYS
The protection is always active on the controller. This is used to constantly monitor statuses such as a
fuel level switch irrespective of the engine running state.

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