DECS-250 Digital Excitation Control System

Overview
The DECS-250 is a complete digital excitation control system. Total control
in a compact package provides precise voltage, var and Power Factor
regulation, and exceptional system response, plus generator protection. An
optional power system stabilizer helps meet stringent grid code compliance
requirements. The DECS-250 offers extreme flexibility and total functionality in
a cost effective, easy-to-use package.

Features Benefits
• Precise excitation control for synchronous generator or synchronous • Reduce your setup time with Basler’s intuitive BESTCOMSPlus®
motor applications. software that simplifies complex setup with simple drag-and-drop
• True RMS sensing, single-phase or three-phase voltage and current programmable logic, visual real-time strip chart capabilities, and
cutting edge auto PID selection capabilities.
• Full generator metering capabilities
• The revolutionary auto tuning function automatically establishes
• Automatic Voltage Regulation / Field Current Regulation / Field Voltage optimum PID and gain settings, taking the guesswork out of
Regulation, Power Factor and var modes of operation system setup, reducing commissioning time and cost while
• Integrated Generator Protection (27/59, 81O/U, 32R, 40Q), EDM, 59F, maximizing overall system performance.
51F, Loss of PMG, Field Short Circuit, and 25 Sync Check • Powerful 15-amp pulse-width-modulated (PWM) power stage
• Load sharing over Ethernet provides a high initial response for exceptional system response
to load transients. Flexible PWM power stage makes it easily
• Auto tuning feature with two PID stability groups adaptable to any system - shunt, auxiliary winding, permanent
• Optional integrated power system stabilizer (PSS), IEEE Std. 421.5 type magnet, or DC fed.
PSS2A/2B/2C • Grid code settings provide compatibility with grid code compliant
• Configurable Protection systems.
• Conformal coating is applied to certain internal circuitry for additional
protection and reliability
• Overexcitation Limiting (with temperature compensation)
• Underexcitation Limiting
• Stator Current Limiting (with temperature compensation)
• Var Limiting
• Underfrequency Limiting or V/Hz Limiting
• Exciter Diode Monitoring
• Trending, Oscillography, and Sequence of Events Recording
• Sixteen Programmable Contact Inputs
• Twelve Programmable Contact Outputs
• I/O Expansion Module compatibility
-- AEM-2020 Analog Expansion Module
-- CEM-2020 Contact Expansion Module

Figure 1 - DECS-250 Connection Diagram for a Typical Application

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Specifications
Power Supply Generator and Bus Voltage Sensing Environmental
Nominal: Style LXXXXXX: 16 to 60 Vdc Configuration: 1-phase or 3-phase Operating Temperature
Style CXXXXXX: 90 to 150 Vdc, Voltage Ranges: 100/120 Vac ±10% 20 Adc Continuous: –40°C to 55°C (–40°F to 131°F)
82 to 132 Vac 200/240 Vac ±10% 15 Adc Continuous: –40°C to 70°C (–40°F to 158°F)
Burden: 50 VA or 30 W 400/480 Vac ±10% Storage Temperature: –40°C to 85°C (–40°F to 185°F)
600 Vac ±10%
Salt Fog: Per MIL-STD 810E method 509.3
AC Operating Power and DC Output Power Frequency: 50/60 Hz nominal
Shock: Withstands 15 G in 3
All Styles Burden: <1 VA per phase perpendicular planes
Full Load Continuous Current: 20 Adc up to 55°C (131°F)
Inputs and Outputs Vibration: 5 G from 18 to 2,000 Hz in 3
15 Adc up to 70°C (158°F)
Contact Inputs: 16 programmable , dry contact perpendicular planes
10-Second Forcing: 30 Adc
Auxiliary Inputs: 1
Power Input Configuration: 1-phase and 3-phase Physical
Current Input: 4 to 20 mAdc
Power Input Frequency: 50 to 500 Hz Weight: 14.6 lb (6.62 kg)
Voltage Input: –10 to +10 Vdc
32 Vdc Dimensions (WxHxD): 6.26 x 12.00 x 8.62 inches
Output Contacts: 11 programmable form A
Nominal Input Voltage: 60 Vac (159.0 x 304.8 x 219.0 mm)
1 watchdog form C
Full Load Continuous Voltage: 32 Vdc
Rating: Make, break, and carry 7 A For complete specifications, download the instruction
Minimum Field Resistance: 2.13 Ω resistive @ 24/48/125 Vdc manual at www.basler.com.
63 Vdc (120/240 Vac).
Nominal Input Voltage: 120 Vac Communication Visit the DECS-250 mobile site!
Full Load Continuous Voltage: 63 Vdc USB: USB type B
Minimum Field Resistance: 4.2 Ω RS-232: RS-232, 9 pin, sub D for optional
Use your smartphone and
125 Vdc external autotracking scan the QR code to gain
Nominal Input Voltage: 240 Vac RS-485: Modbus® RTU protocol quick access to our mobile-
Full Load Continuous Voltage: 125 Vdc CAN Bus: One port for ECU communications enabled site featuring the
Minimum Field Resistance: 8.33 Ω One port for expansion modules field support information
Ethernet: 100baseT (standard), you need.
Generator Current Sensing 100baseFX (optional), Modbus TCP m.basler.com/qrs/DECS-250
Configuration: 1-phase or 3-phase with protocol for unit-to-unit communication.
separate input for cross- Expansion Port: Optional Profibus protocol
current compensation Agency/Certification Related Products
Nominal Current: 1 Aac or 5 Aac CSA certified, UL recognized, CE EMC and LVD
Frequency: 50/60 Hz BE1-11g Generator Protection System
compliant, EAC certified, Bureau Veritas (BV), Det
Burden with 1 Aac Sensing: <5 VA Norske Veritas-Germanischer Lloyd (DNV•GL), and Combines with the DECS-250 to offer a complete
Burden with 5 Aac Sensing: <10 VA American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) recognized generator control and protection system.
ES Series Protection Relays
Style Chart A wide range of cost-saving options to simplify
MODE L NUMB E R S T Y L E NUMB E R industrial application protection.
DE C S – 250 DGC-2020 Digital Genset Controller
An advanced genset control system with extensive
functionality and flexibility.
PSS Terminals 1 1 S T C ommunic ation P rotoc ol
DGC-2020HD Digital Genset Controller
N) None S) Spring type 1) 100Base-T Ethernet
P) Power system C) Compression type 2) 100Base-F Ethernet
An advanced, but rugged genset control system
stabilizer designed for paralleling and complex load sharing
P0060-34
schemes.
Power S upply Autotracking S ynchronizer 2 ND C ommunic ation P rotoc ol
L) 24/48 Vac/Vdc
C) 120 Vac/125 Vdc
1) Internal
autotracking only
N) None
A) Auto synchronizer
N) None
P) PROFIBUSTM
Accessories
2) Internal/external
autotracking NOTES MVC Manual Voltage Controllers
1 Compression type terminals are available for the current Provides backup manual source for excitation in the
sensing (CT) inputs, operating power input, and power output
connections only.
event of AVR failure.
IDP-801 Interactive Display Panel
No. 59 Heshun Road Loufeng District (N),
A 7.5” (190.5 mm) Human Machine Interface to view
Suzhou Industrial Park, 215122, Suzhou, P.R.China
generator system parameters locally or remotely.
Tel +86.512.8227.2888 • Fax +86.512.8227.2887
e-mail: chinainfo@basler.com CEM-2020 Contact Expansion Module
Provides additional contact I/O for large or complex
12570 Route 143 • Highland, Illinois 62249-1074 USA 111 North Bridge Road #15-06 Peninsula Plaza logic schemes.
Tel +1 618.654.2341 • Fax +1 618.654.2351 Singapore 179098 AEM-2020 Analog Expansion Module
email: info@basler.com Tel +65 68.44.6445 • Fax +65 68.44.8902
Provides additional metering and control with
e-mail: singaporeinfo@basler.com external peripherals through analog I/O.

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