DATA SHEET

SOLAR SWITCHBOARD FOR ASC

Automatic Sustainable Controller, PV diesel hybrid

4921240553B
1. Application information
1.1 General information.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.1.1 Main application.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.1.2 ASC basic functions.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1.3 PV power support...............................................................................................................................................................................................................4
1.1.4 Supported inverters........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1.5 Cost-optimised design......................................................................................................................................................................................................4
1.1.6 Communication................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1.7 Fibre-optic communication............................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.1.8 Battery back-up................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Inside................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.2.1 Power supply........................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
1.2.2 Transducers.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2.3 CT connections................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.4 Summation transformer................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Applications that are supported........................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
1.4 Diagrams.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
1.5 Standard functions................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
1.5.1 Standard functions, ASC switchboard.................................................................................................................................................................... 10

2. ASC hardware and software options

2.1 Hardware options and slot number location............................................................................................................................................................ 11
2.1.1 Automatic Sustainable Controller..............................................................................................................................................................................11
2.2 ASC configuration...................................................................................................................................................................................................................12

3. Technical information
3.1 Specifications and dimensions....................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.1.1 Technical specifications, components.....................................................................................................................................................................14
3.1.2 Unit dimensions in mm (inches)................................................................................................................................................................................ 14

4. Ordering information
4.1 Order specifications and disclaimer.............................................................................................................................................................................15
4.1.1 Other technical switchboard specifications...........................................................................................................................................................16
4.1.2 Disclaimer........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16

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 1. Application information

1.1 General information

1.1.1 Main application

ASC-4 SW version 4.57 or later

The switchboard is available for applications where the ASC needs to be installed, but there is no practical or adequate space for it
or the installation is some distance from the genset park. The switchboard can be installed in power management or in a stand-
alone applications. This means stand-alone where the ASC is the only DEIF controller in the system. In a DEIF power management
system, the switchboard can also be used in a variant of the shown switchboard.

Typically, this switchboard is used where the PV is installed with existing gensets, hence it can be fully equipped with all necessary
equipment for supporting this application. This includes measurement transducers, power supply and a summation CT.

1.1.2 ASC basic functions

The switchboard can be used in four variants.

Difference
Application Gensets present
(not present in switchboard)

Off-grid With gensets Mains transducer

Genset transducers
Grid-tied Without gensets
Summation transformer

Combined off-grid/grid-tied With gensets

Mains tranducer
With gensets or
Power management (off-grid/grid-tied) Genset transducers
without gensets
Summation transformer

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It is seen that the largest configuration is a combined, none power management application.

The ASC control system is a system that controls PV penetration when paralleling the PV system with generators or against the
utility. The control philosophy is one where the active power and the re-active power is controlled, hereby enabling the inverters to
maximise the penetration, either according to the load demand or minimum load of the gensets. The ASC is fully compatible with
mains self-consumption requirements with or without sanction load demands as well as fully or partly automated off-grid
applications.

The switchboard is applicable where the gensets are placed in a different location than the PV control house. If a genset
switchboard offers the space available for the ASC controller, the mentioned switchboard is not always needed.

1.1.3 PV power support

Notice that the ASC is able to control one string of inverter, for example from the manufacturer SMA with their STP 60 string inverter.

A string of inverters may be limited to a certain number of inverters, for examply fortytwo (42) STP 60 or ninetynine (99) FLX Pro.
Hence it is noted there is a maximum power that can be controlled from one ASC, for example [42*60=2560 kW] of STP 60.

1.1.4 Supported inverters

Many inverter manufacturers are supported by the ASC. An extensive list is available in the ASC data sheet or by contact to DEIF
([email protected]).

1.1.5 Cost-optimised design

The design is made with the necessary components for all applications where the ASC is working in stand-alone mode and power
management mode. It is already fitted with the necessary components, and all that is needed is commissioning the switchboard with
site-specific data.

1.1.6 Communication

A switch is installed for the communication to HMI or SCADA services. The switchboard can be delivered with a ready HMI
application (optional) where the status of the gensets and readings of the ASC are implemented.

1.1.7 Fibre-optic communication

In situations where the ASC is communicating with the genset park using DEIF power management, longer distances can be
reached using a fibre-optic solution. This is not included in the standard switchboard.

1.1.8 Battery back-up

On request, a battery back-up can be installed in the cabinet. Typically 15 minutes back-up power to allow for switching between
sources.

1.2 Inside
Inside the switchboard, the needed components for supporting any combination of grid-tied, off-grid or a combination of the two, are
placed.

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1.2.1 Power supply

The cabinet is intended for 230 V AC supply. Inside the 24 V DC 5 A power supply is powering the transducers, the ASC and the
gateway and switch.

1.2.2 Transducers

Three numbers of transducers are preinstalled. The connection 1W3 (or 1W4) is used for balanced load.

For unbalanced load, 3W3 (3W4) is used.

• Summated power of the generator(s)

• Summated reactive power of the generator(s)
• Power incoming from the mains feeder

Recommended DEIF transducers:

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Type Output (4-20 mA) Number of outputs

TAS-331DG P or Q 1 (two needed per generator)

MTR-3-315 P and/or Q 3 (one needed per generator)

1.2.3 CT connections

Only CT connections with CT links are used in this cabinet. This makes it possible to short and disconnect the components during
operation.

1.2.4 Summation transformer

It is possible to use summation transformers to sum up the production of all the gensets in one set of transducers (two TAS-331DG
or one MTR-3-315) or a set of transducers can be used per genset.

The summation current transformer is needed when the gensets are not fitted with compatible DEIF controllers or third party
controllers, which is typical when this switchboard is used.

If 2-6 gensets are present in the cabinet, the summation transformer is needed. In this way, the TAS for the genset park will be able
to measure the park dispatch (gensets only).

The intention is to use the cabinet in the DEIF stand-alone applications. Naturally, it can also be used in the DEIF power
management application, but here the transducers and summation CT are not needed. Instead of the summation CT, transducers on
each genset can be used.

When ordering the switchboard, it is necessary to explicitly mention the present CT ratio on the gensets.

Genset number Genset CT primary current Genset CT secondary current

Example given 1000 5

In applications with unbalanced load, we recommend 3W3. One summation CT is needed per phase.

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1.3 Applications that are supported
The applications that are mentioned here are the none power management applications, this means applications where the gensets
are not controlled by AGC in combination with the ASC.

Detailed description of the applications can be found in the designers reference handbook for the ASC.

Off-grid

The off-grid application is described with this two-generator example (cabinet not shown for simplifying reasons). It is seen that the P
and Q dispatched from the gensets are measured and signaled to the ASC. Based on this information, the ASC is able to regulate
the PV precisely to make sure that the load of the gensets are as low as possible compared to the requirements from the engine
builder.

Example with one set of transducers per generator (TAS-331DG) instead of summation CTs:

Grid-tied

In the grid-tied application, the PV penetration is regulated by the ASC whenever the mains feeder breaker is closed. The set point
of the PV is adjusted according to dispatch requirements in all available modes (when MB is closed: peak shaving, mains power
export, fixed power) offered by DEIF automated applications.

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 Mains
Transducer

P 4-20 mA

Q 4-20 mA

Mains
breaker
(MB)
Display

Consumers

ASC
PV
breaker
(PVB)

PV

Combination

In the combination mode (combination between off-grid and grid-tied), all available modes are possible, that is island mode as well
as parallel to mains modes (peak shaving, mains power export, fixed power). The set point is reached by adjusting the PV
penetration according to the genset load requirements and the mains dispatch requirements.

Example with one set of transducers per generator (TAS-331DG) instead of summation CTs:

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1.4 Diagrams
The switchboard diagrams will be delivered as pdf diagrams or in electronic form.

If it is favourable to build the switchboard locally, it is possible to order the diagrams separately.

DEIF can assist with arranging the switchboard as a package when required.

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1.5 Standard functions
1.5.1 Standard functions, ASC switchboard

Function included

Measuring

1W3 (balanced load only) X

1W4 (balanced load only) X

2W3 X

3W4 X

Applications

Island operation X

Fixed power/base load X

Peak shaving X

Mains power export X

(Power management
0-32 incoming feeder and 0 to 32 gensets)
(Max number of gensets and mains incomers = 32)

Island operation X

Fixed power/base load X

Peak shaving X

Load take over X

Mains power export X

DEIF transducer mains feeder, 1 unit (kW) X

DEIF transducer DG(s) active power, 1 unit (kW) X

DEIF transducer DG(s) reactive power, 1 unit (kvar) X

Ethernet switch, 8 ports unmanaged X

Modbus master gateway for inverter control, RS-485 to

X
Ethernet, 1 pce

DCP, 230 V AC/24 V DC power supply (5 A) X

Summation current transformer X

The power management application is of course also supported, but the switchboard needs fewer components, which means no
summation CT and no transducers.

In a power management system, the maximum number of gensets and mains present in the system is 32. If for example 3 mains
feeders are present, the number of gensets that can be installed is 32-3=29.

Transducers and summation current transformers need to be specified with the order.

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 2. ASC hardware and software options

2.1 Hardware options and slot number location

2.1.1 Automatic Sustainable Controller

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36

1 2

3 4

37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72

CAN A
CAN B Ethernet Service port Display
Ethernet

9
Power
Self check ok
Alarm inhibit

73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97
5 6

7 8

98 100 102 104 106 108 110 112 114 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 A1 A2 A3 B1 B2 B3 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133

The numbers in the drawing above refer to the slot numbers indicated in the below table.

The ASC can be altered according to needs. The I/O count of the switchboard must be changed if the option configuration changes,
please contact DEIF for details.

Slot # Option/standard Description Prewired

1 Terminal 1-28, power supply

8 to 36 V DC supply, 11 W; 1 ×
status output relay; 5 × relay
Power supply
outputs; 2 × pulse outputs
Standard PVB open/close
(kWh, kvarh or configurable
MB/PVB feedback
open collector outputs); 5 ×
digital inputs

Terminal 29-36,
2 communication, inputs/
outputs

H2 Modbus RTU (RS-485) Data A/B

Terminal 37-64, inputs/

3
outputs/load sharing

DG 1-6 GB on
Standard (ASC PM) 13 × digital inputs; 4 × relay
2 relay outputs
Option M12 (ASC-4) outputs
(ASC PM only)

Terminal 65-72, inputs/

4
outputs

E2 2 × 0(4) to 20 mA outputs 1 4-20 mA out

M13.4 7 × binary inputs

M14.4 4 × relay outputs

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Slot # Option/standard Description Prewired

Terminal 73-89, AC
5
measuring

3 × busbar voltage; 3 × busbar

Standard All
current; 3 × mains voltage

Terminal 90-97, inputs/

6
outputs

2 × 0(4) to 20 mA outputs,
F1
transducer

M13.6 7 × digital inputs

M14.6 4 × relay outputs

4 × multi-inputs (4 to 20 mA or
M16.6
0 to 5 V or Pt100)

7 Terminal 98-125, PV I/F

8 to 36 V DC supply; 3 × multi-
inputs; 7 × digital inputs; 4 × power supply
Standard relay outputs power 3 transducer inputs
management communication, Can bus A and B
CAN port A and B

Terminal 126-133, inputs/

8
outputs

M13.8 7 × digital inputs

M14.8 4 × relay outputs

M15.8 4 × 4…20 mA inputs 2 config inputs

9 LED I/F

Standard - Modbus TCP/IP To switch

Standard accessories

AOP-1

DU-2

INFO
There can only be one hardware option in each slot. For example, it is not possible to select option H2 and option M13.2 at
the same time, because both options require a PCB in slot #2.

INFO
Besides the hardware options shown on this page, it is possible to select the software options mentioned in the chapter
"Available software options" in the data sheet of the ASC type in question.

2.2 ASC configuration

This shows the configuration unless otherwise changed when ordering. Terminals with text are prewired, but all can be used.

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 3. Technical information

3.1 Specifications and dimensions

3.1.1 Technical specifications, components

Full specifications can be seen on www.deif.com for ASC, DCP, KSU, MTR, SUSK, TAS.

3.1.2 Unit dimensions in mm (inches)

The dimensions are 600 x 600 x 350 mm (23.62 x 23.62 x 13.78).

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 4. Ordering information

4.1 Order specifications and disclaimer

Contact DEIF for ordering information.

Difference
Application Gensets present
(not present in switchboard)

Off-grid With gensets

Grid-tied Without gensets

Combined off-grid/grid-tied With gensets

Power management With gensets or without gensets

Options Comment Difference

ASC with various options

Provides RS-485
MTR-3-315 Instead of TAS-331DG
Modbus interface

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Number of gensets Comment CT ratio

Not necessary for power management

Genset 1-16 List each CT ratio
applications

TAS-331DG Comment Coupling

Order according to TAS-331DG data

Mains feeder 3W3 or 3W4
sheet

Gensets Measurement voltage 3W3 or 3W4

4.1.1 Other technical switchboard specifications

Detail Facts Comments

Weight 37 kg

Dimension 600*600*350 mm

Temperature range, means 24 hour 0-40 deg C

IP class IP 52 (54) Decided by ASC display

Power supply 230 V AC

4.1.2 Disclaimer

DEIF A/S reserves the right to change any of the contents of this document without prior notice.

The English version of this document always contains the most recent and up-to-date information about the product. DEIF does not
take responsibility for the accuracy of translations, and translations might not be updated at the same time as the English document.
If there is a discrepancy, the English version prevails.

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