Load sharing module.

Technical documentation
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NOTE :
Read this entire manual and all other publications pertaining to the work to be performed before
installing, operating, or servicing this equipment. Practice all plant and safety instructions and
precautions. Failure to follow instructions can cause personal injury and/or property damage.
Contact your CRE dealer for course training.

History :

Version A
Version F
Version G
Version H
Version I
Version J

initial document.
evolution of the commissioning.
evolution of the document
administrative update
neutral wiring (diagram 5.2)
EFC Cummins connection.

Documentation List:

A51Z390004
A51Z390101
A51Z390102
A51Z590107

: UNIGEN-ILS Technical documentation.

: Application note: Replacement of a DYN2-80109 by a Unigen ILS.
: Application note: Replacement of a DYN2-80100 by a Unigen ILS.
: Application note: Setting of the load sharing gain with the additional RV6 potentiometer.

A51Z3 Unigen ILS 50Hz

A51Z5 Unigen ILS 400Hz

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Contents
History : ...............................................................................................................................................................................................2
Documentation List: ............................................................................................................................................................................2
1.

Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................................4
1.1.
1.2.

2.

Cover ....................................................................................................................................................................................4
General overview .................................................................................................................................................................4

Features .......................................................................................................................................................................................5
2.1.
2.2.
2.3.
2.4.
2.5.
2.6.
2.7.

Isochronous load sharing with paralleling lines. ..................................................................................................................5

DROOP load sharing ............................................................................................................................................................5
Forward power relay ............................................................................................................................................................5
Reverse power relay .............................................................................................................................................................5
Power indicator.....................................................................................................................................................................6
Remote speed control input ..................................................................................................................................................6
Load pulse ............................................................................................................................................................................6

3.

Settings .........................................................................................................................................................................................7

4.

Display .........................................................................................................................................................................................7

5.

Terminals .....................................................................................................................................................................................8
5.1.
5.2.
5.3.

6.

Terminals description ...........................................................................................................................................................8

Wiring diagram...................................................................................................................................................................10
Connection specifications ...................................................................................................................................................11

Commissioning ..........................................................................................................................................................................12
6.1.
Caution ...............................................................................................................................................................................12
6.1.1.
Grounding:..................................................................................................................................................................12
6.1.2.
Wiring rules: ...............................................................................................................................................................12
6.1.3.
Vibrations: ..................................................................................................................................................................12
6.2.
Power plant start-up ............................................................................................................................................................13

7.

Environment ..............................................................................................................................................................................14

8.

Dimensions ................................................................................................................................................................................15

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1. Overview
1.1. Cover

1.2. General overview

Active load sharing in isochronous or DROOP mode.

Compatibility with all speed governors on the market.
Remote speed control by potentiometer.
Reverse and forward power relays.
2 analogue outputs (0-5V or 0-5mA) for kW display.
Load sharing with paralleling lines.
Load pulse feature.
Compatibility with 50Hz/60Hz and 400Hz generator.

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2. Features
2.1. Isochronous load sharing with paralleling lines.
When the UNIGEN-ILS is in isochronous load sharing, it compares the power with the level of paralleling lines and it
generates an output signal to the speed governor to adjust its percentage power with the level of the paralleling lines.
Voltage on
parallel lines
(terminals 44
and 45)
3V

0V
Power %
100%

0%

2.2. DROOP load sharing

When terminals 43 and 45 are connected together, UNIGEN-ILS is in droop mode.
Power is managed with droop. Frequency droop is set by the droop potentiometer RV8; it is from 0 %( full CCW to 2.2
%( full CW). The recommended minimum position is 6oclock to have a droop about 1.2%.
Hz

RV8

Power %
0%

100%

2.3. Forward power relay

UNIGEN-ILS includes a forward power relay, terminals 32 and 33.
This relay output is normally open, it closes when the power is over a high limit and it opens when the power is under
a low limit. Default settings are 80% for high limit and 20% for low limit.
FP RLY relay behaviour is described in the schematic below.
FP RLY
Closed
Open
low limit
20%
The green LED is ON to confirm the activation of the relay:
LED ON = contact closed
LED OFF = contact open

high limit
80%

Power %

2.4. Reverse power relay

UNIGEN-ILS includes a reverse power relays, terminal 9 & 10. This output is normally closed.
This relay output opens when the power of the generator is below -5% of the nominal power during more than 20
seconds.
The red LED is ON to confirm the activation of the relay, i.e. the opening of the contact.
LED ON = contact open
LED OFF = contact closed

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2.5. Power indicator

UNIGEN includes a Power monitor output on terminals 11, 12 and 13.
Those outputs allow the display of the Power with a 0-5VDC or 0-5mA. Instrument scaled in kW.
Multi-turn ADJUST potentiometer tune the output nominal Power to calibrate the instrument.

2.6. Remote speed control input

UNIGEN includes a remote speed control input on terminals 14, 15 and 16.
Those 3 wires inputs (+5v, cursor, -5v) are design to accept 5 KOhms external potentiometers.
The mid point of those potentiometers (5 turns for a 10 turns potentiometer) will generate a 0V signal to the cursor
input and will not generate any speed deviation.
For 50/60Hz, the maximum speed deviation is + / - 3,00Hz:
+5V applied on cursor input will increase the speed of + 3,00Hz
-5Vapplied on cursor input will decrease the speed of -3,00Hz
This input can also be used as 0-5Vdc for a master PLC control. In this case the nominal speed have to be adjusted
with 2.5 VDC applied on cursor input.

2.7. Load pulse

In order to as well as possible help the genset to recover nominal frequency ASAP in case of load steps, UNIGEN-ILS
includes a system of anticipation:
Active load pulse
The load pulse functions on the effect of inertia of the engine. Indeed, at the time of an impact of load, speed or the
voltage will not vary instantaneously, but with a light delay. The load pulse thus puts has profit this delay to ask an
acceleration (if positive impact of power), a deceleration (if negative impact of power).
Operation is done in open loop and must thus be adapted to the entery of the installation.
In order to guarantee the normal operation of the system, a minimum threshold of variation power makes it possible to
start the system only when this is necessary.
For the active load pulse, adjust the potentiometer to optimize the response time.
Power

+P
P
P

T0

T1

T2

Hz
without
anticipation

t
Correction

t
Hz
F

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3. Settings
UNIGEN-ILS includes the following adjustments for calibration and settings:
Setting

Picture

ADJUST
KW monitor

Default
value
None

LS GAIN
CCW

Description
Multi turn potentiometer (0-100%).
Output span adjustment Kw (0-5V or 0-5ma.).
Have to be set during the commissioning. See chapter
6.2.

Load pulse

CCW

Have to be set during the commissioning. See chapter

6.2.

Droop

CW

Have to be set during the commissioning. See chapter

6.2.

Offset speed out

Under the cover RV9

None

Gain speed out

Under the cover RV10

CCW

Multi turn potentiometer (-10 to +10VDC).

Adjustment of the offset of the speed output. Used to
adjust the nominal frequency of the generator;
Single-turn potentiometer (Span from 0 to 10VDC).
Span adjustment of the speed control output.
Used to adjust the maximum deviation asked by
UNIGEN.

4. Display
UNIGEN-ILS includes LED to have information feedback.
Led

Description

POWER
SUPPLY

Green LED.
This LED is ON when DC power supply (12 or 24 VDC) is
connected.

FP RLY

Green LED.
This LED is ON when the relay FP RLY is activated (NO).

BREAKER IN
RP RLY

Green LED.
This LED is ON when the breaker is closed.
Red LED.
This LED is ON when the relay RP RLY is activated (NC).

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5. Terminals
5.1. Terminals description
Terminal
n

Description

Wire
(mm /
AWG)

Commentaries
DC Voltage from 9 to 40 VDC, 10 Watt.
Twist protection.
Note: Terminal 2 MUST be connected to the 0v of the
speed governors with a 4 mm wire.
Fuse: 5 Amps / 40 VDC.
No isolated digital input, Dry contact to +Alim (10
K/Ohms pull-up).
This input gives the position of generator breaker to the
UNIGEN. Use a direct Aux contact of the breaker.

POWER SUPPLY +

2.5 / 14

POWER SUPPLY -

2.5 / 14

BREAKER IN

1 / 18

Not connected

RP RLY

1 / 18

10

RP RLY

1 / 18

11

Power monitor
(0 5V) +

1.5 / 16

12

Power monitor (0V)

0.25 / 24

13

Power monitor
(0 5mA) +

0.25 / 24

14

SPEED SET CW +5V

0.25 / 24

15

SPEED SET cursor

0.25 / 24 *

16

SPEED SET CCW -5V

0.25 / 24 *

17

Speed out control.

0.25 / 24 *

18

Generator REF from speed

governor speed control
output

0.25 / 24 *

Analogue output +/-10 VDC. Use a shielded wire.

This output controls the speed of generator. Offset and
gain potentiometers, this output is compatible with all
speed governors of the market.

19

Shield

0.25 / 24 *

Terminal to connect the shield of the analogue signals.

22

Generator I1+

2.5 / 14

23

Generator I1-

2.5 / 14

24

Generator I2 +

2.5 / 14

25

Generator I2 -

2.5 / 14

26

Generator I3 +

2.5 / 14

27

Generator I3 -

2.5 / 14

28

Generator L1

1.5 / 16

29

Generator L2

1.5 / 16

30

Generator L3

1.5 / 16

31

Generator Neutral

1.5 / 16

32

FP RLY

1 / 18

33

FP RLY

1.5 / 16

Dry contact; normally closed. 250 VAC, 5A.

The relay is opened when generator is in reverse power.
DC analogue output
0 5V (Terminals 11 and 12)
Or 0 5mAmps (Terminals 12 and 13).
This output (voltage and/or current) sends the actual
value of the generator.
Analogue input 5 K/Ohms potentiometer or 0-5 VDC
between 16 (-) and 15 (+). Use a shielded wire.
This input allows a manual remote control of generator
speed.

AC current inputs from generator.

Current: from 0 to 5 A. Max current: 15 A during 10s.
Load: 1 VA.
The nominal current of the secondary of the current
transformers must be as close as possible to 5Amps.

AC voltage input measurement generator.

Line to line voltage from 100 to 500 VAC .
Frequency: 50, 60 Hz or 400Hz.
Fuses: 100 mA. / 600 VAC.
Note: If the neutral input is not connected, UNIGEN will
generate an internal virtual neutral point.
Dry contact: Normally open, 250 VAC, 5A.
FP RLY relay is closed when the power exceeds 80% of
the nominal power.
FP RLY relay is opened when the power is below 20%
of the nominal power.
See chapter 2.1

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43

DROOP

1.5 / 16

44

Parallel lines +

2.5 / 14*

45

Parallel lines -

2.5 / 14*

46

Not connected

47

Not connected

48

Shield

COM1

RS232 to PC or modem

0.25 / 24 *

When Droop input is jumped to parallel lines low input

(terminal 45), the isochronous load sharing changes to
droop mode.
0 to 3V.
Load sharing and power set level.
Compatibility with other UNIGEN and with analogue load
sharing line.
Compatibility with Wheaston bridge.
Isolated.

Terminal to connect the shield of the analogue signals.

Female DB9 CRE factory only

Note: * Shielded cable is recommended for these connections. Use 2 or 3 Conductor Foil Shield with drain Wire.
Note: Cable sizes are for guidance only. Cable size should be increased for long cable runs, to overcome possible
voltage drop and to increase noise immunity.

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5.2. Wiring diagram

Load

Auto
Mains
Failure

+Alim

Breaker
control

32
9
10

33

RP RLY
NC

FP RLY
NO

5 breaker IN
5A
P1

S1

P2

S2

P1

S1

P2

S2

P1

S1

P2

S2

22 Gen I1+

23 Gen I124 Gen I2+

25 Gen I226 Gen I3+

Parallel lines +

44

CRE

Parallel lines -

45

UNIGEN

Droop

43

27 Gen I331 Gen N (optional)

N
L1
L2
L3

100 - 480 V

48

28 Gen L1

29 Gen L2

30 Gen L3
Surge
diverter

Barber Colman

DYN2-80109 (50Hz)
DYN2-80110 (400Hz)

UNIGEN ILS

G
Speed
governor

Woodward

2301A

...

19
analog

Barber Colman

PowRcon

18 Speed Ref
17 Speed out
14 Speed CW +5V
15 Speed setpoint

12 kW out 0
13 kW out 5mA

+/- 5V or potentiometer
5kOhms
Chassis
isolated from
power supply

power supply -

11 kW out +5V
Power monitor
0-5V or 0-5mA

Power supply +

16 Speed CCW -5V

F
5Amps
+ Alim Battery

-Alim

From speed
governors
4 mm wire

Connecting to Cummins EFC:

Due to the high sensitivity of the speed input of EFC, wiring must be done as shown below.

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15k

speed input
8
Speed
governor
EFC Cummins

speed out

17 ( Speed Out)

1.5k
9

speed ref

18 (Speed Ref)

2 (0v)
2 ( battery - )

Unigen

5.3. Connection specifications

Power supply: 9 to 40 VDC, <1A with 12 VDC and <500mA with 24 VDC.
AC voltage inputs: 100 to 500 VAC, 100mA max. The neutral wire can be connected or not.
AC currents inputs: 0 to 5A, 1VA. Each input is isolated from the other ones.
Possible over-current: 15A during 10s.
Frequency measurement: 45 to 70 Hz, or 350Hz to 450Hz 15 VAC minimum between neutral and line.
Digital inputs: Normally Open, to be connected to 24v (internal pull up of 10 kOhms).
Relay outputs: 5A, 230 VAC max.
Remote speed control input: potentiometer (5 kOhms) or -5 +5VDC.
Remote kW control input for Command mode: potentiometer (5 kOhms) or 0 +5VDC.
Kw monitor output (0-5 V or 0-5mA): the maximum load impedance for the 0-5 mA is 1KOhms and the
minimum load impedance for the 0-5 VDC is 1 KOhms.
Speed bias output: The frequency control is made by the adjustable 0-10 VDC output. The adjustments are,
Offset and Gain potentiometers.
2
Terminals: with screws, 2.5 mm .

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6. Commissioning
6.1. Caution
6.1.1.

Grounding:

The grounding of the chassis of UNIGEN must be done with the M5 screw. Use a 4mm wire to connect to earth, this
cable should be as short as possible.

6.1.2.

Wiring rules:

The cables with high voltage (400 VAC) and/or high current (5A) must be separated from the DC cables. All the
command and digital inputs / outputs should be in the same cable path.
If you have to cross the command/DC cables with the 400V/5A cables, it is recommended to cross with a right angle.
The grounding must be done in a proper way to avoid personal injuries and for a reduction of EMC.

6.1.3.

Vibrations:

In case of heavy vibrations, the UNIGEN should be mounted using AV Mounts.

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6.2. Power plant start-up

Caution: before starting the generating sets, please read the following part.
This is a standard commissioning for a simple power plant. If you use only this procedure, it can't engage our
responsibility.

Before commissioning (before going on site) : Check of schematics

How?

Why?

What?

Be sure you have the latest power plant schematics.

To be sure the wires will be present on site (shielded wires...).
0 Volt wiring.
Shields.
Speed governor / UNIGEN Interface.
Paralleled lines.

During commissioning : Start in safe condition

How?

Generator breaker output locked in open position.

Disconnect the wires between UNIGEN (terminals 17/18) and the speed governor.
Ask the technician who had wired the power plant to lock the generator breaker open.
Battery negative of each UNIGEN power supply (terminal 2) must be connected to each other Unigen
and to the 0V of the speed governor.
Disconnect the wires of the relay SYNC OK (terminals 34/35) of the Unigen.

Why?
To be sure not to drive a false paralleling during the beginning of commissioning.

Interface UNIGEN / Speed governor

How?
Start the engine.
Adjust the nominal speed, for example 50,00Hz (or 400.00Hz), on the speed regulator.
Stop the engine.
Remove the cover of the Unigen if necessary.
Connect only the ref wire (terminal 18) to the speed governor speed ref output.
Speed setting :
Start the engine.
Adjust Speed gain RV10 full CCW on the UNIGEN.
Measure the voltage between Ref and remote voltage input on speed regulator side.
Adjust UNIGEN output voltage (terminals 17/18) adjusting the offset RV9 to have the same voltage
than measurement of previous point.
Connect the control wire (terminal 17).
Stop the engine.
Connect the external potentiometer of speed input and turn this one fully CCW (speed set point input,
terminals 14/15/16).
Note: Without potentiometer, connect a jumper between the cursor input (15 and 16) the CCW
terminal.
Star the generating set. The generator should run near the nominal frequency (ex:50Hz)
Turn the Gain Speed (RV10 under the cover) potentiometer to reach 48Hz for 50Hz nominal or 376Hz
for 400Hz nominal.
Disconnect the external potentiometer (terminal 15).
Adjust again the nominal frequency (50Hz or 400Hz) with the potentiometer of the offset speed (RV9).
Put the cover back on the UNIGEN.

Check the control of the breaker on dead bus

Be sure there is no critical load connected on bus bar.

Close the breaker and verify that the breaker feedback (terminal 5) is closed (the BREAKER IN led
should lit).
Open the breaker and verify that the breaker feedback (terminal 5) is opened (led doesnt lit).

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Adjustment of the nominal power

Paralleling lines are not connected on terminals 44 and 45.

Close the circuit breaker of the generator. The BREAKER IN led must light (terminal 5).
Apply 100% of load on the generating set (with bench load for example).
Adjust LS Gain potentiometer RV13 to obtain 3V on parallel lines (terminal 44 & 45).
Open the circuit breaker of the generator.

Check wiring of current

Put load.
Measure the voltage between terminals 11 and 12.
Shunt the phase 1 current directly of the secondary of the current transformer (CT).
Measure the voltage between terminals 11 and 12. Check that this voltage decrease of 1/3 that
before.
Do the same test for phases 2 and 3 (dont forget to remove the shunt of each phase after test).

Load sharing / kW regulation

Regarding the application check the stability of KW and kVAR regulation.

Stop engines.

Droop test

Disconnect parallel lines (terminals 44 and 45).

Put a wire between droop and parallel lines - terminals (43 & 45).
Close the circuit breaker of the generator. BREAKER IN LED must light on.
Apply 100% of load to adjust the DROOP curve with the potentiometer of Droop RV8 (clockwise
accentuates the droop curve).
Open the breaker of the generator.
Stop the generator.

Load Pulse test

Clockwise on load pulse potentiometer (RV14) increases load pulse effect.

7. Environment

Operational temperature: -20 to + 85C.

Storage temperature: -30 to +85C.
Humidity: 5 to 95%. The PCB is tropicalized to be used in humid climate areas. Protection IP20.
Altitude: 2000m.
Size: 275*200*26mm.
Mounting: Can be placed in all positions.
Weight: 1.5kg.
Directive CE:
o Generic emission standard: EN 50081-2, EN 50082-2.
o Generic immunity standard: EN 61000-6-2.
o Low voltage directive: 73/23EEC.

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8. Dimensions
165mm
25mm

25mm

10mm

Holes
*4
D=5mm

275mm

25mm

200mm
nut M5 grounding

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