Editing the Configuration
[Link].3 LOAD DEMAND (MULTI SET)
New Load Demand Scheme
NOTE: The G8600 software AMSC is not compatible with MSC. For more information
contact DSE Technical Support support@[Link]
The module is included in the Load Demand Scheme by activating a digital input configured as
Remote Start On Load Demand (Multi-Set). Every Multi Set module connected on the AMSC link
which is required to run in the Load Demand Scheme must have a digital input configured for Remote
Start On Load Demand (Multi-Set) and be active. Having this input on each Multi Set module enables
a specific generator to be taken out of the Load Demand Scheme for service for maintenance (by de-
activating the input) whilst allowing the remainder of the system to operate.
Upon activation of the Remote Start On Load Demand (Multi-Set) input, all the generators in the
system start only if ‘Starting Option’ is set to Start all sets initially. The first generator to become
available closes onto the dead bus, communicating with the other generators to instruct them to
synchronise onto the now live bus, before closing in parallel. If too much generator capacity is
available to supply the load, the generators that are not required begin their Return Delay timers, after
which they will ramp off the bus and stop.
Whilst one or more generators are already available in Load Demand Scheme, it may be required to
make all the generators in the system available to provide power to the load. For instance, this may
be necessary prior to switching on a large load that the currently available generators are not able to
supply. To provide this function, a digital input on each Multi Set module in the system must be
configured to activate the Remote start on load input. Activating this input causes Multi Set module to
start its generator, synchronise with the bus, and close in parallel.
The generators continue to provide power until the Remote Start On Load Demand (Multi-Set) input is
de-activated. Providing the Remote Start On Load Demand (Multi-Set) input is still active on all the
Multi Set modules, the Load Demand Scheme ramps the un-required generators off the bus,
depending upon the total load level.
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Load Demand Scheme
Parameter Description
Starting Options Determines how the load demand scheme operates upon start-up.
Continuous Running, Load all Initially: Upon activation of the load
demand scheme, all sets in the system start up and parallel onto the
generator bus. As load demands, sets go off load / on load. The set
continues to run regardless of load levels until requested to stop.
Continuous Running, Load as Required: Upon activation of the load
demand scheme, all available sets start initially. The sets go on/off load
as required by the Load demand Scheme. The set continues to run
regardless of load levels until requested to stop.
Disabled: The load demand is disabled so sets will not start.
Start all sets initially: Upon activation of the load demand scheme, all
sets in the system start up and parallel onto the generator bus. As load
demands sets start / stop. This option is particularly recommended in
Multi Set Mains standby applications where the load is likely to be greater
than the capacity of a single set.
Start sets as load requires: Upon activation of the load demand
scheme, only one set will start initially. Other sets in the system are only
started according to demand. This option is recommended for mutual
standby systems where the load is likely to be less than the capacity of a
single set.
Enable Select when load demand scheme becomes active:
Always
Never
On Input
Load/Start Next Set
on Warning NOTE: Enabling Start Next Set on Warning results in the All
Warnings are Latched option being forced on.
Whenever a warning occurs, a start/load command is issued over the
AMSC link to start the next highest priority set. The set with the warning
stops (and will not re-start) once the next highest priority set has joined
the bus.
Parameter descriptions are continued overleaf…
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Parameter Description
Allow Set to Start with = If the AMSC calls to start another set, generators which display a
Warning warning status alarm remain at rest, only generators with no warning
alarm are started according to their priority number.
= Allows a stationary generator with a warning alarm to start if
requested only after all sets without a warning are started.
Balance Engine Hours Used in a Multiset system so that the engine’s priority changes according
to the amount of usage of the set.
For instance, in a two-set system.
Set 1 has logged 100 running hours
Set 2 has logged 20 running hours
Balance engine hours are configured to 75 hours.
As Set 2 has logged 80 hours less than Set 1. As this is greater than the
configured 75 hours, Set 2 is the highest priority set.
If all sets are within the configured Balance Engine Hours value, then the
set with the minimum number of hours is started.
Load Demand Time for sets joining the bus (when the scheme is started) for Start All
Scheme Delay Sets Initially option. This allows smooth changeover between sets.
Calling For Less Sets The kW % level at which the module decides that generator is
disconnected from the generator bus. The generator does not disconnect
from the bus when its percentage of kW is below the Calling For Less
Sets value. Instead, the generator disconnects from the bus when it
ensures that the remaining generators’ kW percentage is at the Calling
For Less Sets value when it disconnects. This prevents the system from
reaching a point where the load is such that the generator starts and
stops repeatedly.
Once the load is below this level, the lowest priority generator in the
sequence (determined using the Genset Priority) begins its Return Delay
timer. Once this has expired, the generator ramps off and stops.
If the load level rises above this set point during the Return Delay timer,
the timer is cancelled, and the generator continues to supply power to the
load. This caters for short term reductions in kW load demand.
Calling For More Sets The kW % level at which the module calls for additional generators to join
the generator bus.
Once the load is above this level, the highest priority generator that is not
running in the sequence (determined using the Genset Priority) begins its
Start Delay timer. Once this has expired, the generator joins the bus and
ramps up.
If the load level reduces below this set point during the Start Delay timer,
the timer is cancelled, and the generator enters its stops cycle. This
caters for short term kW load demand.
If the set fails to become available, it communicates this using the AMSC
Link which signals the next generator in the sequence to take its place.
Start Delay Time delay used at start up to ensure the start request is not simply a
fleeting request.
Stop Delay Time delay used to before a stop cycle is initiated.
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Spinning Capacity
Parameter Description
Enable = Spinning capacity is disabled.
= Spinning capacity is enabled.
Spinning Capacity The minimum power that will be available on the bus. The scheme
will always run enough sets to exceed this value regardless of load
and the Calling For Less Sets setting.
Not Reached Alarms An alarm is generated when the spinning capacity cannot be
achieved.
Action Select the action for the Not Reached Alarm:
Indication:
Warning:
Delay Set the amount of time before the Spinning Capacity Alarm
activates.
Spinning Reserve
Parameter Description
Enable = Spinning reserve is disabled.
= Spinning reserve is enabled.
Spinning Reserve The power available over and above the load requirements on the
bus. The load demand scheme will start further sets to ensure that
this margin is maintained.
Not Reached Alarms This is to set a time limit to the ramp down process, and it is useful
when the engine response is slow or is not capable to ramp off the
load.
The Ramp Off Load timer starts when the generator begins to ramp
down. 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 finishes.
Action Select the action for the Not Reached Alarm:
Indication:
Warning:
Delay Set the amount of time before the Spinning Reserve Alarm activates.
NOTE: The G8600 software AMSC is not compatible with MSC. For more information
contact DSE Technical Support support@[Link]
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Parameter Description
Starting Options Determines how the load demand scheme operates upon start-up.
Continuous Running, Load all Initially: Upon activation of the load
demand scheme, all sets in the system start up and parallel onto the
generator bus. As load demands, sets go off load / on load. The set
continues to run regardless of load levels until requested to stop.
Continuous Running, Load as Required: Upon activation of the load
demand scheme, all sets start, and one set will go on load. Other sets in
the system are only started according to demand. As load demands, sets
become off load / on load. The set continues to run regardless of load
levels until requested to stop.
Disabled: The Load Demand Scheme is disabled so no sets will start.
Start all sets initially: Upon activation of the load demand scheme, all
sets in the system start up and parallel onto the generator bus. As load
demands sets start / stop. This option is particularly recommended in
Multiset Mains standby applications where the load is likely to be greater
than the capacity of a single set.
Start sets as load requires: Upon activation of the load demand
scheme, only one set will start initially. Other sets in the system are only
started according to demand. This option is recommended for mutual
standby systems where the load is likely to be less than the capacity of a
single set.
Load/Start Next Set
on Warning NOTE: Enabling Start Next Set on Warning results in the All
Warnings are Latched option being forced on.
Whenever a warning occurs, a start/load command is issued over the
AMSC link to start the next highest priority set. The set with the warning
stops once the next highest priority set has joined the bus and will not
restart.
Parameter descriptions are continued overleaf…
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Parameter Description
Allow Set to Start with = A stationary set with a warning alarm active will not be considered
Warning part of the load demand scheme and so will not be called on to start.
= A stationary set with a warning alarm active will be considered part of
the load demand scheme and may be called on to start if the load
requires it.
Balance Engine Hours Used in a Multi Set system so that the engine’s priority changes
according to the amount of usage of the set.
For instance, in a two-set system.
Set 1 has logged 100 running hours
Set 2 has logged 20 running hours
Balance engine hours are configured to 75 hours.
As Set 2 has logged 80 hours less than Set 1. As this is greater than the
configured 75 hours, Set 2 is the highest priority set.
If all sets are within the configured Balance Engine Hours value, the set
with the minimum hours is started.
Load Demand The time for sets joining the bus (when the scheme is started) before they
Scheme Delay will leave for the Start all sets initially option.
Calling For Less Sets The average bus percentage level at which the module decides that
generator is disconnected from the generator bus. The generator does
not disconnect from the bus when its percentage of kW is below the
Calling For Less Sets value. Instead, the generator disconnects from the
bus when it ensures that the remaining generators’ kW percentage is at
the Calling For Less Sets value when it disconnects. This prevents the
system from reaching a point where the load is such that the generator
starts and stops repeatedly.
Once the load is below this level, the lowest priority generator in the
sequence (determined using the Genset Priority) begins its Stop Delay
timer. Once this has expired, the generator ramps off and stops.
If the load level rises above this set point during the Stop Delay timer, the
timer is cancelled, and the generator continues to supply power to the
load. This caters for short term reductions in kW load demand.
Calling For More Sets The kW load level at which the module calls for additional generators to
join the generator bus.
Once the load is above this level, the highest priority generator that is not
running in the sequence (determined using the Genset Priority) begins its
Start Delay timer. Once this has expired, the generator joins the bus and
ramps up.
If the load level reduces below this set point during the Start Delay timer,
the timer is cancelled, and the generator enters its stops cycle. This
caters for short term kW load demand.
If the set fails to become available, it communicates this using the AMSC
Link which signals the next generator in the sequence to take its place.
Start Delay Time delay used at start up to ensure the start request is not simply a
fleeting request. This timer is only active in the Load Demand Scheme.
Stop Delay Time delay used at stopping to ensure the start request is not simply a
fleeting request. This timer is only active in the Load Demand Scheme.
NOTE: Calling For More /Less sets is calculated based on the next Set to start or stop on
the bus not the current set reaching a value and calling for the next one to start or stop.
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Spinning Capacity
Parameter Description
Enable = Spinning capacity is disabled.
= Spinning capacity is enabled.
Spinning Capacity The minimum power that will be available on the bus. The Load
Demand Scheme will always run enough sets to exceed this value
regardless of load and calling for less sets setting.
Not Reached Alarm An alarm is generated when the spinning capacity cannot be
achieved.
Action Select the action for the Not Reached Alarm:
Indication:
Warning:
Delay Set the amount of time before the Spinning Capacity Alarm
activates.
Spinning Reserve
Parameter Description
Enable = Spinning reserve is disabled.
= Spinning reserve is enabled.
Spinning Reserve The power available over and above the load requirements on the
bus. The load demand scheme will start further sets to ensure that
sufficient power is available above the load requirements of the bus
and will ensure this margin is maintained.
Not Reached Alarms Activates when the spinning reserve cannot be achieved.
Action Select the action for the Not Reached Alarm:
Indication:
Warning:
Delay Set the amount of time before the Spinning Reserve Alarm activates.
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