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3 Tableof Contents

Tableof Contents
Specifications Section
Electrical Dimensions 4 ......................... Z .....................

SystemsOperation$cton
Generallnformation ........ I Startup Profile Function 10 .................... Loadingand StoppingProfite Voltage Regulation ........12 LineLossCompensation ...................................... 12 Fleactive Voltage Droop......... ........... 13 CrossCurrent Compensation 13 ............................... KVARRegulation ........... 14 ................... Power Factor Regulation 15 ................... Parameters 16 ................... Remote Communication .............. ..... 16

Testingand AdjustingSection
Testing and Adjusting Generallnformation ......19 SeMceTools .......... ......19 Startup Procedure ........ 19 Parameter Viewingdrd Configuring Procedure .... 20 Tioubleshooting .............. .................. lg No Voltage .....................................'{g - Troubleshoot LowVoltage - Troubleshoot ................................... 45 HighVoltage ..........,,.... .................. 46 - Troub|eshoot Unstable Voltage ................ - Troubleshoot ........... 4T PoorVoltage Regulation ................ 48 - Troubleshoot No LneLossCompensation ......... 49 - Tioubleshoot No VoltageDroop- Troubleshoot Wiring Diagrams ........... 51

IndexSection
Index.......... ....;............................ 57

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Specif icationsSection
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Electrical
SMCS Code:4467
Table 1

Regulator temperature drift ConfigurableVoltVHzcharacteristic Regulatorresponsetme Begulator sensing Regulator stability

Lessthan x|lIo or any 40 "C (72 "F) changeoverthe ambientoperating lemperature range. Twosfope. rang..es adjustable from 1 to ,tOyft1'z.See the Regulation Characteristic lllustration. Maximum of 10 milliseconds.

sensing is standard. phase singre sensing is available. lrug ltvts 3-phase Variable sense range: 90 to 600volts.
Th.eregulatorrespondsto the fundamental component of the sensed voltageand remainsstablefor total harmonicdistortionof the generator outputvoltagewaveform, up to 20/". Lessthan 50. complieswith MIL sTD 461c part 9 and vDE 0875 rever N.

Telephone influencefac-tor (TlF) Fine voltageadjustrange

t 10%of regulator sensingvoltage. Regulator voltagegaid ltine loss compensaton) Adjustable from 0 to 10olo. Faultdetectionand identification Diagho-stics identifyoperation outsideof programmed limits.Specific fault information is available evenatterttr uthas been poweieooown. CANBUS only Harmonictolerance The dlgitalvoltage-regulator precisecontrolof the generator maintains outputwith up lo 20% harmonic distortionin the generator oulputvoltage. Reactivedroopadjustment Adjustable from 0 to 10%. Overexcitation protection Shutsoff generator outputwhen excitation currentexceedsnormal operating currentsfor 10 secondsor instantaneous shutoffif outputcurrent exceedsapproximatly 28 Amperes. -40 "C (-40 "F) to +70'C (+ 1SS "F). .F). -40'C (-40'F) to +85 "C (+ 1BS 5 watts at dle,55 watts at rated output. Withstands up to 20 g's in three mutually perpendcular planes. Withstands 4.5 g's at frequencies beiween1g and 2000 Hz in three mutuallyperpendicular planes. , 5% saltsprayfor 48 hoursat 39'C (100.4"F) at11}o/o of the nominal operating voltage 1.47kg (3.24tbl. Meets89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatbility Directive. 24 r 6 volt DC powersupplyrequired(0.5 amp),
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Ambientoperatingtemperature Storagetemperature range Powerdissipaton Shock Vibration Salt fog Weight Electromagnetic compatibility Powersupply \

5 Specifications Section :

per Standard 508, UL FileNo. E97035 UL Recognized perStandard No.14-95, CSADileNo.LR 23131 CANICSA-C22.2 Certified Emissions EN50081-2, to the following Radiated standards: Conforms (electric (10 v/m), Radiated field)EN61000-4-3 lmmunity Radiated (10 VRMS),Conducted (conducted) EN61000-4-0 Emissions lmmunity (4 KV contact, (EN55011, EN50082-2 ClassA), ESDlmmunity EN50081-2 (2 KV coupling EN50082-2 clamp),Magnetic 8 KV air),EFT lmmunity (30ARMS, 50 Hz),SafetyEN61010-1 EN50082-2 lmmunity

PoINT(20To 40 Hz) UNDERFREOUENCY VOLTAGE GENERATOR OUTPUT

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VoltageRegulation Rating

Summaryof OperatingParameters Specifications

120 to 15000Volts PM SE AREP Voltage 80 to 264 Volts(36) 100to 280 Volts(1@)

TYPe Generator lnput Power Frequency

50 to 400 Hz

Burden(Gontinuous)
1150VA or 1900VA Marimumn Forcing (10 Seconds) Voltage

OumutRating

Continuous Maximum
Voltage 63 0r 125 Volts

Gurrent 12or 10Amperes

Voltage

Current |
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125or 250Volts

25 or 20 Amperes

Sensing Reative DrooP Exciter Field Resitance

Maximum VA Burden per g

90 to 600 Volts Maximum Current

Maximum VA Burden 1V A

5 Amperes
Minimum Resistance 3 Ohms

Resistance Maximum
39 Ohms

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Dimensions
SMCS Code:4467

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lllustraton 2 Dimensions of the DigitalVohageRegulator (A) 276.4mm (10.88nch) 4{B) 190.5mm (7.50 inch) (C) 139.7mm (5.50inch)

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(D) 162.1mm (6.38nch) {El72.9 mm (2.87nch) (n71,4 mm (2.81inch)

(G)15.0mm(0.59 inch) (H)4.06mm(0.16 inch)

Section OPeration Systems

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lnformation General
SilCS Code: 4402

s010408 (3) 'Pl 2' Connector (4) "P9'Connector (5) 14" Connector

r DigitalVoltageRegulator is a based voltageregulator. The main of a digitalvoltageregulator is to regulate voltage of a genEator that is used powerfor set. Control tnegenerator Voltage Regulator is suppliedfrom an DCVsource.The power stageof the Regulator can be suppliedfrom e. highfrequency, permanent magnet (PMG), (shunt fromthe generator output ,or from auxiliary windingsthat are Qnsomegenerators, Connections to the Regulator are madethrough three type connectors. The communication talVoltage Regulator and a service protocol. usinga CANBUS Voltage Regulator_ hasthreemultiple-pin, onnectors. These bonnectors arelabeled .and "P12", See illustration 3.
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"P6"is a six-pinheaderthat mateswith Connector "P9"is a nine-pin a six-pin connector. Connector headerthat mateswith a nine-pinconnector. "P12"is a Wvelve-pin Connector headerthat mates with a twelve-oin connector.

The regulator has a nine-pin D-subconnector that is labeled"J4".This connector is used for interface personal with IBM-compatible computers.

Note:The Caterpillar DigitalVoltageRegulator shouldbe hard-wired to earthgroundwith at leasta 16 AWGcopperwire that is attachedto the ground "P6-6". terminal Note:When the unitis configured in a system with otherdevices,a separatelead shouldbe used to groundthe bus fromeach device.

Systems Operation Section

the digital voltage regulatoris remotelyfrom the generator,special be given during installation to ensure proceduresare followedto noisefrom reducingthe electromagnetic of the regulatoror other system the regulator mounting remotely, the wires,PMGwires,and exciterfield wires from all othersignalsin a control luit. The voltagesensingwiresshould Exciterfield wiresshouldalso together. together.
lllustration 5 Pinout for the "pg'Connector Table4
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P9 Terminal Functions

Terminal
P9-1 P9-2 P9-3 P9-4 P9-5 P9-6 P9-7 P9-8
lllustraon 4 ,Pinout br the "p6' Connector Table 3
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GANbus - High CANbus- Low CANbus- Drain(Shietd) ContactSense - Lower ContactSense- Rase Contact Sense- Common Contract Sense- Excitation Disable ContactSense - FaultResel ContactSense- Var/pF Enabl

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Connector "P12',
P6 Terminal Functons Function PowerInput
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Power Input
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ChassisGround

lllustration 6 Pinout for the'Pl2o Connector

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Pl2 Terminal Functons femnal P12-1 P12-2 P12-3 P124 P12-5 P12-6 P12-7 P12-8 ?12-9 P12-14 P12-11 P12-12 Functon genefatorcurrentsensing(CT1) B-phase

o Underfrequency Point The digitalvoltageregutator wiil begin to buld voltagefollowing a volts per hertz profile after the configurable point has been underfrequency reached.When the speed reachesthe knee frequencypoint,the loading/stopping-profile takes effect.The startupprofilefunctibirwill'not be intiated againunlessthe frequency drops belowthe underfrequency point.The underfrequency point is defaulted to 25 Hz, with a rangeof 2 to 4 Hz. This s the same underfrequency setpointused by the loading/stopping setpoint. The kneefrequeniy point is the pointat whichthe digitalvottagegutatorwitl regulate to the voltagespecifiedby the generator output voltage parameter.

generator (CT2) current sensng B-phase

*10 DCV Input(B),AlarmOutputDriver FaultShutdownDriver t10 DCV lnput(A),+

(B-) Power 18to 30 V Control Input

18to 30 V GontrolPowerInput(B+) DriverSupply(50) VoltageSensing- C Generator VoltageSensing- B Generator VoltageSensing- A Generator

DigitalVoltageRegulator TheCaterpillar has the features: following Three controlmodes. 1. Automatic voltage,aregulation (AVR) 2. Power factor(PF)regulation power(VAR)regulation 3, Reactive r Programmable stabilitysettings . Softstartcontrol with an adjustable time setting in AVRmode Dualslopevoltageversusfrequency(VlHz) cnaracteristic o Three-phase or single-phasp voltagesensing o Single-phase currentsensing o Fieldcurrent and field voltagesensing

. Tenprotection functions
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profileFunction Startup
,SltCS Code: 4467

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g and StoppingProfile
Code= 4467

POINT(2OTO40Hz) UNDERFREQUENCY_ GENERATOR OUTPUTVOLTAGE

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The parameters that are relatedto the loadingand stoppingprofileare listedbelow. Generator OutputVoltage o Knee Frequency o Decreasing V/Hz Slooe 1, Decreasing V/HzSlope 2 o Minimum Voltage o Underfrequency Point Voltageregulators are generallyof the volts per hertz type or the constant voltage type. The digitalvoltageregulator can performas a constantvoltage regulatoror a volts per hertz type regulator Volts dependingon user configuration. per hertztype regulators are commonlyused with "a, reciprocating internalcombustion enginedriven generatorsets because they provide an automatic meansfor the engineto recoverfrom a largeblock toad.In the digitalvoltageregulator, the block load recovery performance is configuraQle so that it may be field optimized for each specifii application.

Whenthe generator is runningand if a largeload is applied,the frequency and voltagewill drop. The loading/stopping functionminimizes the amount of time that it takesthe engineand generator to recoverand increases the abilityto pick up large loads. As a large load is applied,the engine speed will begin to drop (frequency As the decreases). frequency the decreases belowthe kneefrequency, voltagereference will decreaseon a Volts/Hz slope accordingto the decreasing slope 1 value.lf the frequencydecreasecontinuesbeyondthe knee frequencymiqus5 Hz, then the voltagereference will decreasebn a Volts/Hz slope accordingto the decreasing voltage slope2 value untilthe minimum levelis reached.The digitalvoltageregulator will try to regulatethe generatoroutput voltage at the point minimum voltage,unlessthe underfrequency is reachedwherethe generator outputvoltagewill decrease to a minimumvalue. As the engine recovers from the load increase, the voltage will increasein the reverseorder as it decreased, unlessthe frequencydropped below point.lf the frequencydropped the underfrequency point,the startupprofile belowthe underfrequency will be used for the recoverv.

dvdemsOPerationSection it is desirableto maintain tnsomeapplications voltageat the possiblesacrificeof a a constant dip during load transients. The roerfrequency vottageregulatorcan accommodatethese .lioltat if the knee frequency is configured for "ptcations valuethan normal.The actualvaluewill o'lbwer Whenused in on the specificapplication. epend the load transients must be kept application, thi in orderto allowthe engineto recoverwithout small belowthe kneefrequency. dropping a largeblock load is switchedon to the When decreases the enginespeed temporarily svstem, ai the engineproducesthe additionalpower by burningmorefuel. lf the regulator is requirement setto act as a volts per hertz type, it will reduce the voltageaccording to the slope of the V/Hz output in voltagereducesthe power Thereduction curve. of the load, thus allowing the engineto requirement fasterfor a given block load. lf the regulator recover voltagetype,the regulator issetto act as a constant willnotreducethe outputvoltagefor a change in (addition of block load).Therefore, it will speed the enginea longertime to regainspeed and take the totalpowerrequirement of the load. lf the supply is set to act as a constantvoltage type, regulator caremustbe takento keep block load applications small enoughso that the enginecan recoverin time. acceptable {
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Once startup has been achievedand the generator output frequencyis above the corner frequency, the regulator will normally act to keep the generator output voltage constant.As changes in generator loadingcausethe voltageto sag or rise, the regulator will automatically adjust generator excitation to maintain the outputvoltage.lf loading causesthe generatorfrequencyto drop below the kneefrequency, the loadingand stoppingprofileas previously describedwill be followed. See System 'LoadingAnd StoppingProfile". Operation, A remotevoltage adjust toggle switch may be used to fine tune the generator outputvoltage.When used, the active value of voltage referencemay be adjustedr10%. The PC softwarecan be used in order to adjust the voltagealso.Clickingon the "Raise"and "Lower" buttonson the "Metering" screenwill raiseor lower the reference voltage.Each click of the "Raise' buttonwill increment the voltageby 0.1 V. Each click of the "Lower"buttonwill decrement the voltageby 0.1 V.
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Line Loss Compensation

SMGSCode:4467 ln some installations wherea singlegenerator s used with fong feederlinesto the load, it may be advantageous to provideline loss compensation. 'Lineloss compensation is commonly referred to as lR compensation. In this mode,a CT must be providedin orderto measure the generator current. The parameters that are relatedto line loss compensation are listedbelow. Rated GeneratorVoltage r GeneratorPT PrimaryVoltageRating GeneratorPT SecondaryVoltageRating r VoltageSetpoint , Generator Frequency o Knee Frequency o lntegralGain o DerivativeGain o Proportional Gain Loop Gain

Voltage Regulation
SMCS Code: 4467 parameters The that are related to voltageregulation arelistedbelow. r RatedGeneratorVoltage Generator PT Primary VoltageRating r Generator PT Secondary Vbttage Rating Voltage Setpoint r Generator Frequency KneeFrequency o Integral Gain r Derivative Gain ,ne Proportional Gain r LoopGain

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CT CurrentPrimaryRating Generator CT CurrentSecondary Rating Generator Load Comp Mode lR Compensation RatedGeneratorCurrent flowingthrougha long conductorcauses voltagedrop due to the resistance of the wire. , the voltageat the load end of the will be lowerthan the voltageat the end due to the voltagedrop alongthe ductor. This conditionis commonlyreferred to linelosses.In orderto improvethe powerquality, can compensate for :. tne digitatvoltageregulator As generator load increases, thisphenomenon. the ;$egulatorwill causethe outputvoltageto riseslightly :.'. terminals in order to compensate at the generator line losses.Voltagegain controlsthe amount t,:'for lt shouldbe adjustedto yield a -l of compensation. voltageat the locationof the load. .r,Constant Lineloss compensation is mutuallyexclusive to , reactivevoltage droop. These two functionswork opposite of one anotherand can not be used at the sametime. lf a Cl is providedbut line loss compensation is not 6esired,the setpointpercent mustbe set to zero.
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o Generator CT CurrentSecondary Rating o Load Comp Mode o Droop Percentage o RatedGeneratorCurrent Whengenerators operatein parallel, two primary objectivesare for the generatorsto share both the real power requirements and the reactive power requirements of the systemelectricalload. The enginegovernors will controlsharingof the real power requirements (kW) and the voltage regulatorwill controlsharing of the reactivepower requirements (KVAR)of the total system load. lf the outputvoltageof one generator is slightlyhigher than the other generators, it will supply lagging reactivecurrentto the other generatorsconnected in the group.This currentwill circulatebetween generators, possiblycausingampereoverloading. One methodof minimizing this effectis to cause generator's an individual outputvoltageto sag, or 'droop",in proportion to the laggingreactive current flow from it as measured with a currenttransformer (CT).For properreactive load sharing,the regulator must know the rated generator outputcurrent, the CT current at rated generatorcurrent and the desiredpercentage of outputvoltagedroop when the generator is at rated reactive outputcurrent. As reactivelagginggenerator output current increases, the regulator will cause the output voltageto droop (lowerthe voltage)proportionally. lf the measured reactive outputcurrentis leading,the outputvoltagewill rise.In eithercase,this actionwill tend to reduce the reactivecurrentfor better KVAR sharingwith otherunits.The droop percentage controlshow muchthe generator outputvoltagewill vary for a given amountof reactivecurrent.ll is importantthat the connectedCT polarity is correct for the voltageto droop with laggingcurrentflow. Reactive droop compensation is mutually exclusive to line droop compensation. Thesetwo functions work oppositeof one anotherand can not be used at the sametime.
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Reactive VoltageDroop
SMCSCode:.4467 Parameters that are related to voltage regulation with reactivedroop are listed below. . RatedGenerator Voltage Generator PT Primary Voltfoe Rating r Generator PT Secondary VoltageRating r VoltageSetpoint o Generator Frequency Knee Frequency o IntegralGain Gain ol Derivative o Proportional Gain . Loop Gain 1 r Generator CT CurrentPrimaryRa ring

GrossCrrentCompensaton
SMCSCode:4467 Parameters relatedto voltage regulationwith cross currentcompensation (CCC)are listedbelow o Rated GeneratorVoltage o GeneratorPT PrimaryVoltageRating o GeneratorPT SecondaryVoltageRating o VoltageSetpoint

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o Generator Frequency o Knee Frequency o IntegralGain r Derivative Gain o Froportional Gain o Loop Gain o Generator CT CurrentPrimary Rating o Generator CT CurrentSecondary Rating

However,becausethe CT secondarycircuits are all interconnected, the CT signalseenby any individual regulatoris not representative of the actual current generator. flowingin that particular Any displayor calculations that might use that signalas if it were the actualgenerator currentwill provideerroneous results. Reactivevoltage droop needs to be selected and an enablecontactneedsto be closed in orderto enablecross currentcompensation. See Testing and Adjusting,"WiringDiagrams" for a wiring diagramof the crosscurrentcompensation circuit.
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r Load Comp Mode . Droop Percentage o RatedGenerator Current Crosscurrentcompensation is often used to minimize circulating currentflow betweentne generators which are connectedin parallel. The advantageof this operatingmode is that all generators contributein order to establish the same outputvoltageto the load. Crosscurrent compensation is onlyrused for paralleling multiple gensets.Crosscurrdntcompensation is not used when paralleling with a utility. is similarr Operation to the reactivevoltage droop mode except that ' the secondary circuitsof the currenttransformers of all generators are interconnected in a series string.Eachgenerator is initially adjustedin order to providethe same outputvoltage.Whenall generators sharethe samecurrent,in magnitude and phase(according to the CT ratio), therewill be no significant currentoutputon the secondary of any generator CT. lf one of the generators carries more currentor the currentthat the generator carriesis laggingor leadingrelative to the others, a net difference currentsignalwill be createdin that CT.lf that generator is srrpplying morereactive (lagging)currentthan othergenerators, the phase polarityand the magnitude of the signalreturned to the digitalvoltageregulator will be such to cause a slightdecreasein the generated voltage,reducing the amountof reactivecurrent.Less reactive(or more leading)currentwill causethe generator voltageto rise.The net resultis that the generated voltageand the outputcurrentof each generator is trimmedtowardan operatingpointwhereall generators will sharethe same load currentin proportion to the CT ratio,with the littleor no pirculating currentbetween them.Drooppercentage 'controlsthe amountof individual generator voltage droop (or rise)for a givenarnount of CT signal.

KVARRegulation
SMCS Cod,ez4467 Parameters that are relatedto KVARregulationare listed below. o Rated GeneratorVoltage o GeneratorPT PrimaryVoltageRating o GeneratorPT SecondaryVoltageRating VoltageSetpoint o Generator Frequency o Knee Frequency o IntegralGain o Derivative Gain o Proportional Gain o Loop Gain o RatedGenerator Current o Generator CT CurrentPrimaryRating o Generator CT CurrentSecondary Rating o OperatingMode o VARSetpoint o VAR IntegralGain o VARLoop Gain
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Whenthe generatoris connectedn parallelwith an infinitebus (utility), the voltageof ihe oenerator is controlled by the infinitebus.lhe vottale of the change as the infinitebus voltage . generator.wll changes.lt is not possibleto controlthe svstem voltagewhen the generatoris connectedtb an infinitebus. ln this instance, it is necessary for the digital voltage regulatorto regulatethe rective pgwer outputwhich is suppliedby the generator. There are two methodsfor regulangth reactive powef output. e KVARRegulation o PowerFactor(pF) Regulation Note: KVARstands for Kilo-Volt-Ampere-Reactve, whichis the unit of measurement power. for reactive by the digitatvottageregutator !olfaOg-.i9.legulated in the KVAR operatingmode so that the generator proouces a constant value of reactive power (KVARs) regardless of the real powerotputof the generator. ln this case, the powerfactor(generator) will change when the real power outputdf the generator changes.A currenttransformer (CT) is necessary for this mode to work. KVARmode must be selectedn the "Metering', screen,and the contactfor the KVARIPF enable must be closed. Referto the following contacts;"pg-6"and ,,pg-g',., In KVARmode,the generator will supplya constant amountof reactivepower to the systemas set by the refe.ren^ce (KVAR)regardlessof the real power output(kW)of the generator set. The genetor will.supplyreal power (kW) to the system.This is determined by the enginegovernbrand/orthe devicethat is used for sharingthe load. Typically utilityloads are too reactive. This can caucurnt overloading of the systemdue to large reactive currentrequirements. In the KVARmbde.the generator can supply a fixed amountof reactive power to the system. \ For stableoperation of the generatorin the KVAR regulating mode,the genertor must be connected to a utilityor.a systemthat is much largerthan the generator. When the breaker (tie) is closed to the utility, connectterminalpg-9 and terminalp9,6 in orderto enablethe KVARmode.Whenthe terminal P9-9and terminatp9-6 are disconnected fim each other,the regulator will be in a voltagecontrol operating mode with the followingor withutthe Iollowing: droop and line loss compensation.
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o Rated GeneratorVoltage r GeneratorPT PrimaryVoltageRating o Generator PT Secondary VoltageRating r VoltageSetpoint r GeneratorFrequency Knee Frequency o lntegralGain o Derivative Gain o Proportional Gain o Loop Gain e RatedGenerator Current o Generator CT CurrentprimaryRating Generator CT CurrentSecondary Rating o OperatingMode o PF Setpoint o PF IntegralGain o PF Loop Gain Whenthe generator is connectedin parallelwith an infinite bus (utility), the voltageof ihe generator rs controiled by the infinitebus. The voltageof the g,enerator.will changeas the infinitebus oltage changes..lt is not possibleto controlthe system voltagewhen the generator is connectedtb an infinite bus. In this instance, t is necessary for the digitalvoltageregulator to regulatethe rective power outputwhich is suppliedby the generator. Thereare two methodsfor'regulang th reactive poweroutput. o KVARRegulation PowerFactoy' Regulation Note: KVARstandsfor kilo-Volt-Ampere-Reactive, which is the unitof measurement for reactive power. Whenthe digitalvoltageregulator is in the power Iactor operatingmode, it regulates so that the generatorproduces a constant power factor, regardless of the real poweroutputof the generator. rn rnrscase,the reactive currentwill chanOe when the real poweroutputof the generator chainqes. A cunenttransformer (CT) is necessary for thii mode to work.PF operating mode must be selected.

PowerFactorReglation
\ P,arameters that are related to pF regulationare rsted below. SltfCS Code:4467

OperationSection

stableoperation of the generator in the pF mode,the generator must be connected ulating a utilityor systemthat is much largerthan the When the tie breaker is clsed to the liienerator. connect terminalsP9-9 and p9-6 in order iutility, $ito enabtethe PF mode. When the terminatsp9-9 #anO P9-6 are disconnectedfrom each other,the be in a voltagecontroloperatng ;y,egulator.will mode or withoutdroop or line losscompensation iwith as described."pF" mode musi be selected ,'prevously screenand the "KVAR/PF' in metering contactmust gl|seq, Referto the followingcontacts:"p9-6" 1i;:be fand "P9-9".Whenthe contacti not closedthe operatesin AVR mode. regulator
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,Parameters
SMCSCode:4467

General Information
Parameters are pieces of information which are usedwithinthe memoryof the dgitalvoltage regulato! Each parameterhas a Jpecific rage of values.Parameters tell the digital oftagereglator how !o operate.Servl6epersnnelcariconfgure parameters c_ertatl to the requirements of a d ecific ste.Configuration changesthe valueof a paiticutdi parameter. Thereis an upper and lowerlimitfor the value of each paramet'er. The limitscan not be exceeded. In order to view or configurethe valuesof the parameters see TestingAnd Adjusting,,,parameter - * Viewng And Configurig eroceLit;:'
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Remote Communication
\ SMCS Code:4467 Thedigitalvoltageregutator has the capability to communicate with a remote personalcmputeror programmable logic controller. The J4 connecror ot the digitalvoltageregulator provides an RS_232 portecessary for The RS-232 port .communication. media inctuding a wir for S^1!-p'n communication wire for Transmit, and a comron Signal X:^"91u9,9 iroud. The commonsignal ground is NOT a oondtng groundand shouldnot be grounded to the orframe. lt is to be connected-tothe RS_232 oc,9se qeviceSignalGround point.Cable conneotion s_|r^ould be timited (50 to 15'm ft) maximum fngjn Ior the RS-232 signalwiring

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TransmitData Receive Data

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at Note:Batterypower(24Ydc) must be available P12-8(B+) and P12-7(B-) in orderfor the remote port to operate. communications to communicate A windowsprogramis available The program with the digitalvoltageregulator. For proper is called Caterpillar PC Software. connectionof the digital voltage regulatorto the personalcomputer,see Testingand Adjusting, 'Wiring Diagrams", Remote the illustration Communications. CaterpillarPC Softwareallowsthe user to perform the following operations. o Viewingand modifyingthe parameters in a windowedPC environment r Sendingthe parameters to the digitalvoltage regulator r Savingthe existingdigital voltageregulator settingsto a file r Viewing the meteringand iault information For information on changingand viewingthe metersof the voltage regulator,see Testing "Parameter Adjusting, Viewingnd Configuring

Establishing Gommuncation
Communication betweenthe voltageregulator and the PC softwaremust be establishedbefore or values,readingsettings, viewingthe metering screensettingsare PC software changingsettings. is openedor updatedonly aftercommunication the communication settingshave been changed. Open the voltage regulatorcommunicationport on the menu bar, by clicking"Communications" hovering over "OpenCommPort" the mousepointer and clicking"RS-232 Port".

lllustrationl0

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When "RS-232Port" is selected,the "Password" dialog box appearsand promptsyou to entera password. See illustration 10.Eachvoltrage regulator is deliveredwth "cat" as the password.

Terminating Communcation
Voltageregulator communication is terminated by clicking "Communications" on the menu bar and clicking"CloseComm Port".The userwill be prompedto savethe settingsto the EEPROM. This questionis asked even if no changeswere made to the voltageregulator settings. Whenthe close command is execute (with a Yes or No to save settngs to the EEPROM), communication with the voltage regulatoris terminated.lf the PC software is exitedthe (by clicking Fileon the Menu bar and then Exit)withoutfirst closingcommunication, the optionwill still be given to savethe settingsto the EEPROM.

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After the correct passwordis entered,the "Comm Port"screenis displayed. See illustration 11.Select "Comm1", "Comm2", "Comm 3", orlComm 4" as the activecommunication port on your PC and click the "lnitialize" button.The PC software initializes communication by obtainingthe configuration settingsfrom the voltige regulator.
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Note:The Caterpillar PC software may display the "Pleasewait..."dialog box that is shownin illustration 12 when initializing communication, obtainingconfiguration settings, or performing other tasks.lt is important to wait untilthe box disappears beforetryingto executecommunication commands. lssuingcommands whilethe "Please wait..."dialog box is presentmay disruptcommunication between the PC softwareand the voltageregulator.

Testingand Adjusting Section Testing and Adjusting

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General Information
SMCS Code=4467

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
Theonly preventive maintenance that is requiredon the voltageregulator is to periodically check that the connections betweenthe voltageregulator and the systemare clean and tight. Voltageregulator units are manufacturedusing state-of-the-art, surface-mount technology. As such, Caterpillar recommends that no repair procedures be attempted by anyoneotherthan Caterpillar dealer technicians.
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lllustration 14 8T-0900 AC/DCClampOn Ammter

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The 8T-0900 Ammetermay be used to measure currentup to 1200 amperes.When you are measuring line currenton multiplelead units, measure the currentin each conductorper phase and add the currentstogether. See Special lnstruction, "Usingthe 8T900AC/DC SEHS8420, Clamp-On Ammeter 0651"foithe correctoperation of the 8T-0900 Ammeter.
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ServiceToo
SMCSCode: 0785 :)

StartupProcedure
SMCS Code:4467

.lg lllustration lS 6V-7070 Caterpitlar DgitalMultimetor

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Caterpillar DigitalMultimeters can be used to rneasure voltage,resistance or currentup to 10 amperes. Rectifiers can also be checked bv usingthe diode function.See SpecialInstrution, SEHS7734, "Use Of The 6V-7020 And 6V-7800 for the correctoperation of the 6V-7070 nMultimeter" ulgitalMultimeter.

The Cat Digltal Voltage Regutator presents an electrical shocldelectrocution hazard.This hazard wlll cause serious injury or death. Service by trained personnel only. The termlnals and heat sinks are llve at hazaldous voltages when power is applled and for up to 8 minutes after power is removed.

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1. Connectthe digitalvoltageregulator. Referto Testing And Adjusting,"WiringDiagrams" for a properillustration. Takecare to follownotesand observepolarities. 2. Apply batterypoweronly to the digitalvoltage regulator.Verifythat all of the parametersare properlyadjustedfor the application. 3. Startthe engine.Makethe final adjustments, as required. 4. Recordall settings.
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Installing the Caterpillar PC Software

Caterpillar PC Software containsa setup utility that installsthe programon the PC. An uninstall utilityis loadedwith the programthat can be used to removethe application from the PC. Use the followingprocedureto instaflthe PC software. 1. Insertthe CD-ROMinto the PC'sCD-ROMdrive 2. Click the WindowsStartbuttonand then select "Run".In the "Open:" field,enter"D:/Setup,exe", where D is the designator letterfor your PC CD-ROM drive.Thenclick "OK". WhenCaterpillar PC Software is installed, a folder with the nameCaterpillar is added to the Windows programmenu.This folder s accessedby clicking the "Start"buttonand pointingto "Programs".

Parameter Viewingand Configuring Procedure

SMCSCode:4467-NQ In orderto viewand configure the parameters of the digitalvoltageregulator, a PC with the Caterpillar PC software is required. Note:Beforeperforming this procedure, studythe list of parameters in orderto determine the desired parameter and the cgrresponding rangeof values. The valueof some farametersare only for viewing by the user and may not be configurable. ..) Note:lt will be convenient to have the entirelist of parameters available while performing this procedure. "Parameters" See SystemOperation, The CaterpillarPC Softwareprovides the communication link betweenthe voltageregulator and the user.All voltageregulator settingsare enteredand read throughthis software. Withinthis software,voltage regulatorsettingscan be saved in a computerfile and used laterto configure other unitswith the same settings. \ CaterpillarPC Softwareoperates with an lBlr/-compatible personnel (PCs)using computers Microsoft Windows95 or lateroperating systems. Theminimum recommended operating requirements are listedbelow: o lBM-compatible PC, 486DX2or faster(100 MHz or highermicroprocessor is recommended) o CD-ROMdrive o One available serialport

StartingCaterpillar PCSoftware

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The PC softwareis started by clickingthe Windows"Start"button,pointingto "Programs", the "Caterpillar" foldet and then ctking the voltage regulator icon.At startup,a dialog box with the title and versionnumberis displayed Prggram briefly. After this diatog box iq disptaved, the "System Configurationn screeil is disjlayeA.See lllustration 16.

r ControlGain Settings Protections Settings Metering/Operation and Alarms

Establishing Communieation
Communicaton betweenthe voltageregulator and the PC must be established beforany settings can be viewedor changed.For more information on establishing communications, see Systems "Remote Uperation, Communication"

Settings Qhanging
fhe settingsare arrangedinto.thefollowing five groups: Systemconfiguration o SettingAdjustments \

22 Testingand AdjustingSection

lllustration 17 SystemsConf igurationscreen (1) SystemConfiguration buon (2) SettingAdjustment button (3) ControlGain Button (4) ProtectionSetting buon (5) Metering/Operation button (6) Get FromUnit button (7) EEPROMbutton

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buttonthat Eaih settinggroup has a corresponding can be selectedto accesst[at group of settings. 17.The five sbttinggroupscan also See lllustration on the menu be accessedby clicking "Screens" bar and then selectingthe desiredsettinggroup the from the list.Once a settinggroup is accessed, individuals settingsof the group can be viewed and changed. A settingis changedby clickingwithinthe setting maximum The minimum, field and typingthe setting. (steps)for a settingare displayed and increments on the statusbar when the cursoris placedwithin that settingfield.A changedsettingis sent to the voltageregulator when the Enterkey on the PC is pressed. menu A settingin a field withthe pull-down is sent to the voltageregulacr when the settingis selectedfrom the pull-downmenu.

Settings Sending and Receiving

Whencommunication is enabled,voltageregulator settingscan be sent or receivedthroughthe PC software.

Sending Settings
Settings changesare sent to the voltageregulator by pressing the Enterkey on the PC or by selecting a settingfrom a pull-downmenu.This causesthe selectedsettingdisplayedon the settingscreento becomethe voltage regulatorsetting.

Receiving Settings
Voltage regulator settingsare retrieved by clicking the "Get FromUnit" button(6). This causesthe currentsettingsof the voltageregulator to be displayedon the "settings" screen.

SavingSettingsto the Memoryof the VoltageRegulator

Settingsare saved in nonvolatile merrory(EEPROM). In the.eventof a power loss, these are the settings that will be active at start-up. lf the settingsare changed and sent to the voltage regulatoi but the settingsare not sent to the EEPROM, the changed settingswill be lost if the operating power to th voltageregulatoris lost, Whenexitingan application or closingcommunication, the softwre wiil prompt the userto save the settingsto the EEpROM. Thi's questionis asked even if no changeswere made to the settngs. Whencommunication is enabled, s9ttj19 changljrare saved to the EEpROMby clickingthe "EEPROM" button(Z).The opportLnity t9 save the settingsto the EEpROMis aiso giventhrougha dialogbox when the application is exited or communication is closed.

SettingDefinitions
Eachof,thefivesettinggroupshavea corresponding screen in the PC software.The settingof each screen are categorizedby one or more tabs. ln the-.following paragraphs, settingare arrangedand oetrnedaccordingto the organization of the pC application screensand tabs.
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SystemConfiguration

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The "SystemConfiguration" screenconsists of one tab labeled "Configuration". Ctick the "Configure" button('l) in order to accessthe "System Configuration" screenor click ,'Screens" on the menubar and click "System Configuration',.

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24 Testingand AdjustinqSection Conflguration liab

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Voltages wthinthe range of 90 ro 15000ACV may be"enterO n i nCV increments.

(!).. .rg rared ACsenerator votrase la]g9_Y"|qgg rs enreredin this field.

in this field. Voltages yitlit J!:grange of g0 and 600 ACV my be entereo in 1 ACV increments. CT Primary - The AC current ratng of the primary windingof the CT is enteredn tfijfe. -Clrr"nt" within the range of 75 to 9999 nmpere miy Ue enteredin 1 Amperesincrements. CT Secondary Thisfield is a read-only field that .orsprays the ratbdvalueof the currenttht is present is 1t^t:_..:g"dary windingof the CT.This regufator oesrgned for a 5 Amperesecondary windifu only. Pgyer InputFrequency (Hz) - The frequencv vatue power apptiedto the'vottage 9]_t.T:pgrating regurator is enteredin this field. This would*be thefrequencyof th_e magnetgenerator .permanent or.me lrequencyof the generator in the ase of serr-^excited generator. Frequencies withinthe range of 50 to 400 Hz may be enferedin 1 Hz incrments.

- Thesecondary ACvottase lJ_S^"ggT9"yJp ratng of the PT is entered

Rated Current(A) - The maxjmumrated AC generator currentis enteredih this settinofield. Currentswithin the range of zs i-gij nln'peres may be enteredin 1 Amperesincrements. RatedkVAR - This field is a read_onty field that displaysthe rated,calculated reactive'pwr, baseO on the valtesthat are enteredin the Rtedoltage and Ratedcurrentfields. Frequency - This settingis used to selecta nominal systemoperatingfrequency of 50 Hz or 60H2.

flI !ll"y potentiat tne transformer (pT) s enteredin thisield.

increments.

ACvottase ff) - Thepri1q.y ratins of

the^rangebf riandrsoo v may !9tt3-o3s-v,iitin oe enteredin 1 ACV

25 Testingand AdiustingSection

Mode - This settingis used to configure Sensing the voltageregulator for the single-phase or three-phase voltagesensing. PC SoftwarePart Number - This is a read-onlyfield that displays the version of the PC softwarepart number. EmbeddedSottwarePart Number - This is a read-only field that displaysthe versionof tl;re embedded softwarepart number. Hardware PartNumber- This is a read-only field that displays the version of the Hardwarepart number. SerialNumber- This is a read-only field that displaysthe serialnumberof the voltageregulator connectedto the PC. Communication betweenthe voltageregulator and the PC must be enabledin orderto read the firmware version.

SettingAdjustments
The "SettingAdjustments"screen consistsof two tabs labeled"Setpoint" and "Startup". Click the "Settings" button(2) in orderto accessthe "setting Adjustments" screenor click "screens" on the menu bar and click "SettingrAdjustments".

26 Testingand AdjustingSection

Setpoint Tab

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(V) - This settingfield is used to enter AVRVoltage voltage.The outputterminal the desiredgenerator rangeof voltagesis dependenton the value in the "Voltage Adjustment Band(% of rated)"field.Values of 0.1 ACV. may be enteredin increments VAR (% of rated)- The VARsetpointdetermines VARsthat are maintained the level of generator when the digitalvoltage by the voltageregulator values regulator is in the VARmode.Percentage withinthe range of -100 to 100 percentmay be of 0.1 percent.A settingin enteredin increments will have a positivevalue direction the overexcited will have direction and a settingin the underexcited value. a negative

PowerFactor - The Power Factor setpoint power factor the levelof generator determines when that is maintained by the voltageregulator is in the powerfactor mode. the voltageregulator Settings withinthe range of -1.000to 1.000may of 0.001.A settingin the be enteredin increments laggingdirection will have a positivevalueand a will have a negative settingin the leadingdirection value.

Mode:Mode - Threesettings LoadCompensation mav be selected from the drop-downmenufor this mode:Off, Droop,or Line Drop.Selecting oprating Droop Selecting Off disablesall load compensation. featureof enablesthe reactive droop compensation Line Drop enables the voltageregulator. Selecting for a line drop to compensate the voltageregulator outputvoltageas the by increasing the generator generator load increases.

27 Section
(%) - This Mode:SetPoint -nabled onlYwhen DrooPor Line mode. aAs tne Load ComPensation ,of zeroto 10.00 PercentmaY be of 0.01. Band(/" of rated) - This setting of the rated generator a oercentage ; dsedto limitthe rangeof the AVR valueof zero to 15.00

of 0'01. in increments be entered

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el - TheSoftStartBiassetting Pll. s thegenerator voltage offset duringi aLrercentag" urre i.00to 90.00 ay redin increments of 0.01percent
Time(sec) - The Soft Start Time sJhe lengthof time for the generator rncrease to the prescribed level. :ri1g^e.to seconds.

seconds'may beentered :::ry.q 1?0.00 of 0.01

KneeFrequenJy (Hz) -The KneeFrequency setting definesthe value of frequencythat causesthe voltage regulatorto adjust the voltage setpoint so that the generator terminalvoltagefollowsthe selectedvolts per hertzslope.A valueof 45.00to 65.00hertzmay be enteredin increments of 0.01 hertz.Knee Frequency shouldtypicallybe set from 0.2 to 2 Hz less than than the Gensetoperating frequency. The kneefrequencyshouldb'eadjusted closerto the nominalfrequencyin applications wherethe Gensetengineand governoris slow in recovering frequency during a transient load event.

fromCornerFreq.(Hz) - This field is a from field.The fixed value is subtracted valuein order to determine Frequency underfrequency operation ) generator ,fromslope 1 to sloPe2. (YlHz)- Whenthe generator frequency rnthe cornerfrequency and the corner minus5 hertz,the voltagesetpointis adjustedso that the generator voltage per hertzslope 1. Slope#1 is adjusted ng field.A settingof zeroto 10.00may of 0.01. in increments 2 (VlHz)- Whenthe generator frequency is minus5 hertzand the thecornerfrequency setting,the voltagesetpoint Frequency" adjustedso that the generator volts per hertz slope #2. Slope#2 by this settingfield.A settingof zero to be enteredin increments of 0.01 . per Hz slope value can be used to response transent time. (% of rated)- The Minimum Voltage settingdefinesthe voltagelevelwhere regulator transitions from the ncy characteristic to a constant voltage c. The MinimumVoltagesettingis )d as a percentage of nominalgenerator A valueof 50.00to 100.00percentmay bS in increments of 0.0i. Frequency (Hz) - The Minimum Frequency -ft41,nirrT Setting defines the valueof the generator frequency whre the-excitation is removed. A frequency of 20.00to 40.00 hertzmay be enterein yalu Increments of 0.01 hertz.

Cg rol Gain
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of a singtetao llle pqrypl Gain screenconsists .Gain" 'Controt Gain". Ctick btton(3) Fbelgd {he In orcfer to accessthe ',Control Gain"screenor click "creens" on the menubar and click .Conkol Gain',.

29 Testingand AdjustingSection

ContrclGainTab

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Proportional Gain Kp - fnl settingselectsthe proportional constantstabilityparameter. The voltageregulator suppliesa valuethat is equivalent to Kp multiplied by the errorbeWveen the voltage setpoint and the actualgenerator outputvoltage.Kp valuesof 0 to 1,000may be enteredin increments of 0.01. lf the transient response has too much overshoot, thenKp may be decreased. response lf the transient is too slow,then Kp may be increased. lnlegral Gain Ki - This settingselectsthe integral constantstabilityparameter. The voltageregulator supplies a valuethat is equivalent by to Ki multiplied the integral of the errorbetween the voltagesetpoint and the actualgenerator outputvpltage.Ki values of 0 to 1,000may be entered in irlcrements of 0.01.

Increasing the value of Ki decreases the time t requiredto reachsteady staIe. /'mfa AUu,t"i& _/'e*a-{Uni W V Ar4r{*,e " Derivative Gain Kd - This settingsele6tsthe / derivative constantstabilityparameter. The voltage prdvides regulator an outputvaluethat is equivalent to Kd multiplied of the error by the derivative betWeen the voltagesetpointand the actual generator outputvoltage.Kd valuesof 0 to 1,000 may be enteredin increments of 0.01. lncreasing the value of Kd reducestransient response ringing. NoiseFifter TimeConstant Td - This settingselects the noisefiltertime constantand is used in order to reducehigh-frequency noise.Values of 0.00 to 1.00 may be entered of 0.01. in increments

30 Testingand AdjustingSection

LoopGain Kg - This setting adjusts the loop-gain Loop Gainvaluesof 0 to levelof the PID algorithm. Loop of 0.0'1. 1,000may be enteredin increments gain Kg is an overallgain multiplier all affecting gain parameters, and shouldbe used as a firstgain Increasing Loop Gain may be used adjustment. responseand reducetime transient to increase loop gain will reduce to steadystate.Decreasing will lengthen time to steadystate. overshoot-but VAR IntegralGain Ki - This setting adjuststhe the characteristic integralgain and determines dynamicresponse to a of the voltageregulator changedVARsetting.Ki valuesof 0 to 1,000may in increments be entered of 0.01. VAR Loop Gain Kg * This setting adjusts the loop-gainlevelof the Pl algorithm for VARcontrol. Values of 0 to 1,000may be enteredin increments of 0.01. PF lntegral Gain Ki * This settingadjuststhe gain integral and determines the characteristic of the voltageregulator to a dynamicresponse changedpowerfactorsefting.Values of 0 to 1,000 may be enteredin increments of 0.01. PF Loop Gain Kg - This settingadjuststhe loop-gainlevelof the f;l algorithm for powerfactor control.Valuesof 0 t 1,000may be enteredin increments of 0.01 PID Pre-Settings ranges - One of 20 presetstability withinthe voltageregulator can be selectedfrom this pull-downmenu.Selection of one of the 20 presetstabilityrangesdisablesthe Proportional Gain (Kp), IntegralGain (Ki),and Derivative Gain (Kd) settingsof the ControlGain tab. Selecting "(Custom PID Settings)" from the PID Pre-Settings menu enablesthe Kp, Ki, and Kd settings. Caterpillar does not recommend usingthe current "PlD Pre-Settings" in the list except the "Custom PIDSettings". The defaultsettings fromthe "Custom PIDSettings" will work well fqr mostSR4and SR4B generator applications. lf an adjustment is to be made,the "Loop Gain Kg" shouldbe used as a first adjustment approach. "PlD" Button- Pressthe PID buttonin order to open the PID Calculator screen.See illustration 22. The PID Calculator is used in order to calculate proportional gain (Kp), integralgain (Ki), and gain (Kd) for a PlDtype controller. derivative The generator and the excitertime constant valuesare enteredintothe PID Calculator in orderto calculate thesevalues.AVRoverallgain (Kg) and derivative tilter time constant Td can be entredand saved in a file. Referto the "PlD Cqfculator" sectionfor additional information.

31 and Adjustng Section

PIDCalculator

Excitation Contol Data

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ThePID parameters for the desired are calculated systemresponse with a settling time of about one{hirdof the generator and about timeconstant 10 percent overshoot. \ Gen. Information - Uo to 20 characters of descriptive text for the generator can be enteredin thisfield.Whena PID recordis created, this text identifies the record. - The Gen Time Conslant[-'do]-[Seconds] (T'do)can be generator open-circuit time constant selected fromthis pull-down menu,Timeconstant values in 0.05 of 1 to.15secondscan be entered secondincrements. Note: Values for specificgenerators can be obtained from the Technical Marketing Information System. ExcitationControl Data

Exciler - The exciter Time Constant ['e]-[Seconds] (Te)can be selected time constant from this pull-down menu.The valuedisplayed in this menu dependon the generator time constant(T'do)that is selected. Available valuesrangefromone{iftieth to one-half of T'do in 0.01 secondincrements. possible The maximum exciter time constant is 3 seconos. DefaultExciter Time Constant- When this box is checked, manual of the excitertime selection constant is disgbled the and Te is set at one-sixth (T'do). valueof the generator This is time constant not recommended for SR4and SR4Bgenerators. AVR Control Parameters Proportional Gain(Kp) - Thisis a read-only value. The value is calculatedfrom the valuesthat are selectedfrom the generator time constant(T'do) (Te)pull-down and exciter menus. timeconstant Integral Gain(Ki) - Thisis a read-only value.The valueis calculated from the valuesthat are selected (T'do)and exciter fromthe generator time constant (Te)pull-down timeconstant menus.

(T'do)and exciter timeconstant time i6s generator pull-down (Te) menus. :@nstant

Gain (Kd) - This is a read-onlyvalue.The Derivative from the valuesselectedfrom calculated is value

value -frequenc ded to n zero to Entering i gain is 1000.00

td' 'll. Thisarea of the PID Calculatorscreen lists all of the savedPID recordsthat are available. ,ri., 'ai Remove RecordButton- Records in the PIDRecord ,:: Listcan be selectedand deletedby clickingthis .i button.
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Button- A recordcontaining :,.'AddFtecord the .-r'exctation control data and AVRcontrol prameters -:: can be added to the PID RecordList by clicking thisbutton.The "Spve"buttonmust be pressedin ' orderto save the/recordin the list. ,;: . CAif PC Software :'i Update Button -Transfers thdAVR parameters control :r.. calculated in the PID calculator '. and recordedto the ControlGain Screen. :' CloseButton- Clickingthis buttonclosesthe PID Calculator and returns to the ControlGain screen.

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Power Inpgt to Voltage Regutato(pM / SE / AREP Systems)

Power Input lo Exciter Nominal lequirements Excter Input 35V Exciter Nominal Current Input 104

Inputto Freguency Number Notinal of Volpge Regulator Range Phases Voltage

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10 ohms 0.056sec 10 ohms 0.059 sec 10 Ohms 0.059 sec 10 ohms 0.059 sec 21 ohms 21 ohms 2'l ohms 0.22 sec 0.22sec 0.22 sec 150V 190V 190V 190V 65V 65V 'l5A 8.5A 8.54 8.54 154 15A

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ProtectionSettings
The"Protection Settings" screenconsists of a single tab labeted"protectio-n". Ctckth-;,Fri"tion,, buttonto accessthe "proteclio ettingJ;screen or click "Screens" on the menu bar ari'dclick n, rrotectionSettings".

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'SHUTDOWN OVERRIDE" Buon - This button is used to preventexcitation shutdown for any protected function. The buttondisplays' ENABLED" whenselected and the buttondisptays 'DISABLED' whenthe buttonis deselected. gnOleO Generator Overvoltage: - Selecting the "Enabled" checkbofenablesgenerator ovirvoltage protection. Deselecting the Enabledcheckbox disablesgenerator protection overvoltage and the associated settinos.

Generator Overvoltage: FaultType * Two options can be selectedfrom this pull-down menu,"Alarm" or "Shutdown". When "Alarm"is selectedand a generator overvoltage conditionis detected,the Alarmoutput driver energizes, a J'|939 alarm message is sent via the CAN communication port, and the FaultLED will be lit constanily. For units equippedwith an RS-232communiction port, an Alarmfault will be annunciated via the PC software. When "shutdown"is selectedand a generator overvoltage conditionis detected, the FaultShutdown output driverenergizes, a J1939shutdown messageis sent, and the Fault LEDuillflash.For unitsequippedwith an RS-232 port, a Shutdownfault will be communication annunciated via the PC software. The voltage regulator does NOT disable excltation when a Generator Overvoltage fault s detected.

Overvoltage: Trip Value (%) - Ths Generator the voltagethreshold wherean settingdetermines trip will occur.Voltage valuesof 105 to overvoltage 135 percentof the rated voltagemay be enteredin of 1 percent. increments Overvoltage: Time Delay(Secs) - This Generator seftingassignsthe lengthof time from when an condition is detected until the voltage overvoltage issuesan alarmor shutsdown excitation, regulator A time valueof 2.0 to 30 secondsmay be entered in 0.1 secondincrements. VAR:Enabled- Selecting Reverse the "Enabled" checkboxenablesreverseVAR protection. the Enabledcheckboxdisablesreverse Deselecting VARprotection and the associated settings. Note:lf Reverse VARprotection is enabledand the CT connections are reversed, a reverse VARalarm or shutdown will occur. ReverseVAR: FaultType - Two options can be selectedfrom this pull-downmenu,"Alarm"or "Shutdown". When "Alarin"is selectedand loss of excitation is detected,the Alarmoutputdriver energizes, a J1939alarmmessage is sentvia port, and the Fault the CAN communication LED is lit constantly. f,or unitsequippedwith an port, an Alarmfaultwll be RS-232 communicatin annunciated via the PC boftware. When"Shutdow" J is selectedand loss of bxcitation is detected, the FaultShutdown output driverenergizes, a . J1939shutdownmessageis sent via the CAN communication port, and the FaultLEDflashes.For unitsequippedwith an RS-232 port, communication a Shutdown fault will b annunciated via the PC software. The voltageregulator does NOTdisable (Reverse excitation when a Lo6sof Excitation var) fault is detected. Reverse VAR:Trip Value(%) - This setting determines the levelof reverse VARflow,expressed as a percentage of nominal,lpositive VARflow, wherea loss of excitation trip occurs.A valueof 10 to 100 percentmay be enteredin increments of 1 percent. Reverse VAR:Time Detay(Secs) - This setting assigns the lengthof time from when the reverse VARtrip value is exceededuntil the voltage regulator issuesan alarmor shutsdown.A time valueof 0.1 to 9.9 secondsmay be enteredin 0.1 secondincrements. Undervoltage: Enabled- Selecting ."Generator lhe."Enabled" generator checkdoxenables undervoltage protection. Desglectig the "Enabled" .. cneckbox disablesgeneratorundervoltage . protection and the associated settings.

GeneratorUndervoltage: FaultType - Two options can be selectedfrom this pull-down menu,"Alarm" or "Shutdown". When "Alarm"is selectedand generator undervoltage is detected,the Alarm outputdriverenergizes, a J1939 alarmmessage is sent via the CAN communication port, and the FaultLED is on constantly. For unitsequippedwith an RS-232 port, an Alarm fault communication will be annunciated via the PC software. When "Shutdown" is selectedand generator undervoltage is detected, the Shutdown outputdriverenergizes, a J1939shutdownmessageis sent via the CAN port, and the FaultLEDflashes.For communication unitsequippedwith an RS-232 port, communication a Shutdown fault will be annunoiated via the PC software.The voltage regulatordoes NOT disable excitation when a Generator Undervoltage fault is detected. GeneratorUndervoltage: Trip Value (%) - This settingdetermines the levelof voltage,expressed as a percentage of nominalgenerator voltage, wherea generator undervoltage trip occurs.A value of 60 to 95 percentmay be enteredin 1 percent increments. GeneratorUndervoltage: Time Delay(Secs) - This settingassignsthe lengthof time from when a generator undervoltage conditionis detecteduntil the voltageregulator issuesan alarmor shutsdown excitation. A time valueof 10.0to 120.0seconds may be enteredin 0.1 second increments. OverExcitation: Type - Twooptionscan be selected .fromthis pull-downmenu,"lnv Time"(for inverse 'curves) or "Threshold" (for a fixed time delay). The voltageregulator disablesexcitation when an overexcitation fault is detectedunlessa global Shutdown Overridecommandis in effect. OverExcitation: TtipValue(Amps)- This setting determines the levelof field currentthat will cause an overexcitation trip. Valuesof 0 to 12.0amperes may be enteredin 0.1 amperesincrements. The required value for the SR4and SR4Bgenerators is 12 amperes. Over Excitation: Time pelay (Secs) - This settingassignsthe lengthof time from when an overexcitation bonditionis detectedand when the voltageregulator issuesan alarmor shuts down the exitation. A time valueof 1.0 to 10.0seconds may be enteredin 0.1 second increments. The required value for the SR4 and SR4Bgenerators is 10 seconds.

ExciterDiodeMonitor(EDM):Trip Vatue(Amps) This settingdetermines the levelof currentthat is of a failedexciterdiode. lf the current indicative levelexceedsthe diode fault threshold setpointfor five seconds,a diode fault is detected. The voltage regulator disablesexcitation when a diode fault is detected unless a global ShutdownOverride commandis in effect.A value of 1.0 to 10.0 amperesmay be enteredin 0.1 ampereincrements. Loss of Sensing(LOS):Time Delay(Secs) The value of this seingdetermines the time delay betweenwhen a loss of sensingvoltageis recognized and the voltageregulator responds by removing the field excitation. A time value of zero to 25.0 seconds may be enteredin 0.1 secondincrements.. The voltageregulator disables excitation when a Lossof Generator Sensing fault is detectedunlessa global Shutdown Override commandis in effect. FaultResetToo Long: Enabled- Selectingthe "Enabled" checkboxenablesthe voltageregulator to issuean alarmor a shut down fault if the fault resetinputis closedlongerthan 10 seconds. FaultResetTooLong:FaultType - . Twooptionscan be selectedfrom this pull-down menu,"Alarm"or "Shutdown". When"Alarm"is selected and the Fault ResetcontactinputrBmains closedfor morethan 10 seconds, the Alarmutputdrverenergizes, a J1g39 alarmmessageis sent via the CAN communicaton port, and the Fault LED lights constantly. For unitsequippedwith an RS-2S2 communication port, an Alarmfault will be annunciated via the PC software. When "shutdown"is selectedand the FaultResetcontactinput remains closedfor morethan 10 seconds,the FaultShutdown outout driverenergizes, a J1g3galarmmessageis sent via the CAN communication port, and the Fault LEDlightsconstantly. For unitsequippedwith an RS-232 communication port, the voliageregulator will attemptto annunciate the Shutdown fault va the PC software.The voltage regulatordoes NOT disableexcitationwhen a f.lt neset ClosedToo Longconditionis detected.

Metering, Operation, and Alarms

The "Metering, Operation, and Alarms,' screen consists of a singletab labeled,,Metering". Click the "Metering" buttonto access the ,,Metering, uperation, and Alarms"screenor click ,,Screens" .',::l.on the menubar and click ,,Metering/Operation,,.

ileterlng Tab

lllustration24

901010266

(V):Vab - Thisfietd is a read_onty F,IJQLTAGE ' ileld that displaysthe phase{o_phase voltageof pnaseA and phase B.

(Hz):Freq - This fietd is a read-onty .SLflEg freldthat displaysthe valueof the frequency of ine generator voltage. gFry POWEnltWatts - This fietd is a read-onty fieh thpt disptaysthe vatueof reatpo*i in"t ts oerngoutputfrom the generator. GEN POWER: kVA - Thisfietd is a read_onty fietd that displaysthe value of apparentpowerthat is being output by the generator. GEN POWER: kVAR - Thisfeld is a read-onty field that displaysthe vatueof reactivepowei tt s being outputby the generator. GEN POWER:PF - This fietd is a read-ontv fietd that displaysthe valueof the powerfactorhat the generator is operatingat.

(V): Vbc- This fietd is a read-onty flSIyqLT,lcE ' disptays

the,phase-to_phase vottage of 5'9,thlt pnase B andphase C. ff): Vca - Thisfietdis a read-onty ,|TlJgtreE ileldthatdisplays the phase_to_phase voltage of C and phase A. .*Pnase (v), Vavs- rhis fietdis a read-onty R5)JqLTc! rtelo thatdisplays theaverage value of the three Phase+o-phse voltages. (A):lb - ThisfietdL a read-onty .fl.E|ll 9uRRENT tleld thatdisplays thevalue of thecurreni on tn"
tt-phase of the generator.

AUXDC INPUT(V):Vaux - Thisfield is a read-only field that displaysthe levelof dc controlvoltage that is applied from a remotedevice to the voltage terminals P12-3(B) and P12-6(A). regulator FIELD:Vfd (V) - This field is a read-onty EXCITER field that displaysthe value of the exciterfield voltage. FIELD:lfd (A) - This field is a read-onty EXCITEH field that displaysthe value of the exciterfietd current. MODE - One of three operating OPERATING modesmay be selectedas active:'AVR","VAR', or "PF".Whenan operatingmode is active,the indicatorcolor changesfrom black corresponding to red for "AVR"mode. Whenan operatingmode is active;the corresponding indicatorcolor changes from black to greenfor the "VAR"mode and the "PF"mode. Note:WheneitherKVARor PF mode are selected, the appropriate buttonmust be selectedand the Auxiliary breakercontactthat is connectedto Pg-6 (KVAR/PF enablecontact)and P9-g(contactsense common)must be closed. FINEADJUSTMENT.* The "Raise"and "Lower" buttons controlthe flne adjustment of the operating setpoint. Thesebuttonsperformthe samefunction as closingthe appropriate set of contacts connectd pg-5) to the ContactSense- Raisenput(terminal and ContactSense- Lowerinput (terminal Pg-4)of the voltageregulator. Eachclick of the Raisebutton increases the voltagesetpointby 0.1 V each click of the Lowerbuttondecreases the voltagesetpoint by 0.1 V. Note:The PT ratiowill affectthis settino. SETPOINT: AVR (V) - This seningtefl is used ro enterthe desiredgenerator terminalvoltage.The bacf(ground color of this fieH is greenwhen the voltageregulator is in AVRmode. Note:The PT ratio will affect this setting. SETPOINT: VAR (o/.of nom.) - This setting oetermines the levelof generator VARsmaintained by the voltage regulatoiwhenoperatingin VAR mode.The background color of this field is green whenthe voltageregulator is regulating tne VRR setpoint. A percentage valueol zeroto t0O.O may 0e entered in 0.1 percent increments.

SETPOINT: PowerFactor- This seing determines the level of power factor regulationmalntainedby the voltageregulator. The background color of this field is greenwhen the voltageregulator is regulatingthe power factor setpoint.A power factor valueof -0.600 to 0.600may be enteredin 0.001 increments. STAIUS- Fourindicators indicatethe operating s,tgtus "Droop","LineDrp", of the voltageregulator; "UnderFrequency", and "SoftStart". The Droopindcator turns red when the Reactive Droop Compensation featureis selected.The ReactiveDroop Compensation feature is used during parallelgenerator operaton to assistin the sharing of reactiveload.

The Line Drop indicator turns red when the Line Drop Compensation featureis selectedThe Line Drop Compensation featureis used to compensate for voltagedrops in the linesbetweenthe generator and the load. The UnderFrequency indicator turns red whenthe generator frequency decreases belowthe Knee Frequency settingand excitation is terminated. The Soft Start indicatorturns red when the Soft Start feature is active to controlthe time for generator voltageto ramp up duringstartup. CONTACT INPUTS- Five indicators providethe statusof the voltageregulator switch inputs: "Lower",.VAR/ PF","Exctation .,,"Raise", Disable", and "FaultReset". The Raiseindicator turns red when contactclosure al terminals P9-5(Contact Sense- Raise) and p9-6 (Contact Sense- Common) is detected. The Lowerindicator turnsred when contactclosure at terminals P9-4(Contact Sense- Lower)and pg-6 (Contact Sense- Common) is detected. The Var/PF indicator turns red when contactclosure at terminals Pg-9(Contact Sense- yarlpFEnable) and P9-6(Contact Sense- Common) is detected. The Excitationt Disableindicator turns red when contactclosureat terminals Pg-7(ContactSense - Exciiation Disabte) and P9-6(CdntacfSenr" Common)is detected. The FaultResetindicator turns red when contact closureat terminals P9-8(ContactSense- Fault Reset)and Pg-6(Contact Sense- Common)is detected.

ALABMS- Ten indicatorsannunciate alarm Alarm indicators ncludethe following conditions. alarms:"lnternalMemoryFailure","lnternal "ExciterDiode Monitor,'. Failure", Watchdog Loss", "Generator "Excitation Overvoltage',, "Generator Undervoltage", "Overexcitation',, "Loss "FieldOvercurrent", of Sensing", r. , qt tu '.Fault and I qult Reset nEDEI TooLong". When the voltage regulator reoulatordetects an condition,the appropriateindicatorchanges alarm. from black to red.
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ALARMS:ShutdownOverrideStatus - This providesthe status(position) indication of the 'Shutdown OverrideButton".The buttondisplays 'ENABLED" when setected and ',DISABLED;,when deselected.

SettingsFiles
Caterpillar PC software enablesyou to print a list of voltageregulator settings,save voltageregulator seingsin a file, and open a settingsfile i order to u.pload.those settingsto a voltageregulator. A settings fife may also be openedanOeteO wtn any text editing software.

and AdjustingSection Testng

Printingthe Settings Files

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90 1016741

A printout of voltageregulator settngs can be useful for recordkeepingor comparison purposes. The voltageregulator settingscan be printedby clicking the printicon (1) or clicking"File" on the menubai and thenclicking"Print". Whenthe prntcommand is given,a dialog box provides the opportunity to add a title and comments to the settinoslist. See illustration 26. Eachentrv is lmtedto maximum of 54 characters. Aftertis information is entered, clickon "OK".The "Print Seings" box will appear. Seeillustration 27. This dialog6ox is used in order to selectthe desiredprinter, changeand verifythe printersettings, and previewthe printedsettings list.Clickon the "Print" buttonin orderto prntthe settings list.

Section

Savingthe Settings Files

lllustration 2g Savelcon

90104O30S

Saving.the voltageregulator settingsin a file for uploading to othervoltageregulator unitssaves time when configuiingmuttipte unitswith the :etup samesettings. A settingsfile can also be created In the PC software withoutbeing connectedto a voltage regulator. The settigJof the desired screens can be changedand-thesesettinoscan tnenbe saved to a file. Once a settingsfile is crg|ted,the file can be edited usinq nv texr edifingsoftware,and the tfe cn ine-nOJ saveO tor uploading. Asettings file is createdby clickingthe save icon by "Fite"on the menu bar and then clicking .ll1 9l "Save".-When the commandis given, l',".Ilg :^*.Yu As" diatogbox is disptayedwhrethe

Uploadingthe Settings Files to the Voltage Regulator

A voltageregulator settingsfile downloaded from a voltage regulatoror creatdwithin the pC software ga1 be uploadedto multiple voltageregulator units. Only a.vottageregutator ettings tile wifr; .uZ', extension can be uploadedto voltaqereoulator unit. Beforeuploading a file, communicatio must be initiated witf the voltageregulator that is to receivethe seftings.see"syste"ms piion, "Hemote Communication". The upload processis startedby clickinothe open icon or clicking"File"on the menu-barand thenclicking"Open". An ,,Open" dialoobox is then displayedwherethe desiredsettiqsfile is navigated to and selected. Clicking,'Opn"uploads the settingsfile.

a fitename andthensaved. .l?Iing. areassige regutato r settin gs fitesareautomaticaily '*il,l:'lugu, tvena ".dv2" extension.

i0195e57

Troubleshooting
SMCSCode:4467 lf the voltageregulatordoes not operateas first check the programmable settings expected, function.Use the following toi tne appropriate procedures when difficulties are troubleshooting in the operation of the excitation encountered system.

Reseting the voltageregulator may be acheved eitherby momentarily closingthe Fault Reset contactinputor by cycling24Ydccontrolpower.
i01954619

No Voltage - Troubleshoot
SMCSGode: 4467-035

AIarmor ShutdownFaults
that are discussedin this sectonwill not Faults to be turned off unlesssome causeexcitation externalmeansof removingexcitationis wired into the Alarmor the ShutdownFaultoutputdriver. faults that always cause excitationto be Shutdown and Adjusting, turnedoff are discussedin Testing "No Voltage - Troubleshoot". Open communication in order to determine withthe voltageregulator whichfault conditionhas occurred.
lllustration 29
90 1021519

lf an ExcitationLoss (reverseVAR) fault has occurred,a reverseVARconditionhas been detectedin excessof the programmed threshold for longerthan the ppogrammed time delay.lf an incorrect fault detectionis suspected, verifythat settingsare compatible wththej the programmed application. lf settingsare correct,it is possible to get an incorrect fault detectionif the generator voltageand the generator currentsensinginputs to the voltageregulator are not properlywired for ABC rotation. Verifycorrectwiringof the generator voltageand generator currentsensinginputsto the voltageregulator. See Testingand Adjusting, "Wiring Diagrams". lf a Generator Overvoltage fault has occurred,a generator overvoltage conditionhas been detected at the generator voltagesersing input(s)of the voltage regulator in excessf the programmed mreshold for longerthan the programmed time clelay. "High Voltage SeeTesting and Adjusting, roubleshoot". a Generator Undervoltage fault has occurred, lgenerator un"rrigelondition has been delectedat the generator oeneratrvoltage voltaoesensing sensinoinput(s) inou of voltage regulator in excessof the programmed sholdfor longer lonoerthan the progr oroorammed time .See_Testin-O and Adjustlng,"Low VoltageFaultResetcontactinout is closedfor more 10 seconds, a FaultRsetTooLong fault has . Remove the short acrossthe FaultReset input.

The Cat Digital Voltage Regulator presents an electrlcal shocldelectrocutlon hazad.Thls hazad wlll cause serious Injury or death. Service by trained personnel only. oThetermlnals and heat sinks are llve at hazardous voltages when power ls applled and for up to I minutes after power is removed. 1. Verify that all of the wiring is properlyconnected. Referto Testingand Adjusting,"Wiring Diagrams". OK - lf the wiringconnections are correct,go to step 2. NOTOK - lf the wiringis improperly connected or the wiring is loose,reconnect the wiring properly. .

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2. Veritythat the generatoris running at rated speed. OK - lf the generator is spinningat ratedspeed, go to step 3. NOTOK - lf the generator is not at ratedspeed, generator increase speed to the ratedvalue. STOP.

3. The digital voltage regulatoris PMG power or ShuntPowered. PMGpower - Proceedto step f, ShuntPowered- Proceedto step 5. 4. Check for correct input power to the voltage "Electrical", for Referto Specification, regulator. inputpower requirements. go to step 5. OK - lf voltageis present, referto NOTOK - lf PMGvoltageis not present, manualfor the repairprocedures the generator and check for an open circuit. STOP. that the residualvoltageappliedto the 5. Verify powerinput is at least6 ACV. OK - lf the appliedvoltageis 6 ACV or greater, go to step 6. NOTOK - lf the appliedvoltageis less than 6 manualand flashthe ACV referto the generator generator field. lstall blockingdiodesin series withthe batterfin orderto preventdamageto the voltageregulator andlorthe battery. :\ STOP. 6. Verify that the fuse is not open. OK - lf no fusesare open, go to step 6. NOTOK - Replaceany fusesthat are open. STOP. 7. Verify that the commonalarm/Shutdown LED indicator on the voltagqregulator is not flashing. OK - lf no protective fault has causedthe excitation to be turnedoff, go to step 14. NOTOK - lf the LED indicator is flashing, open communications with the voltageregulator to determine if a protective lault has shutdown occurred that would cause excitation to be turnedoff. lf protectiveshutdownfault has sccurredthat would cause excitationto be , turnedoff, go to step g.

8. lf an ExciterDiode Monitor(EDM)fault has occurred, stop the machine,insurethat the powerinput to the voltage regulatoris removed, Refer and unplug"P6" on the voltageregulator. to the generator on manualfor instructions checkingthe rotatingexciter diodes. Have the rotatingexciter diode assemblychecked for open or shorted diodes. lf an open or shorted diode is present in the rotatingexciter diode assembly, refer to the generatormanualfor instructions on how to replacethe rotatingrecifier assembly. After repairsare complete,resetthe voltageregulator closingthe by momentarily Fault Resetcontact or by cycling 24V control power.The generatormay be restarted.lf there is no problemwith the rotatingexciter diode assembly, the EDM trip vauemay be set too low An EDM fault may occur with good rotating exciterdiodesundervaryingloadsif the trip level is set too low. Set the EDM trip level to a value greater in the thanthe RMSripplecurrentpresent exciterfield under normaloperatingconditions "P6". in orderto preventa falseirip. Beconnect Resetthe voltageregulator by momentarily closingthe FaultResetcontactor by cycling24V controlpower.The generatormay be restarted. lf an ExciterDiode Monitor(EDM)fault has not occurred,go to step 9. 9. lf an Over Excitationfault has occurred,stop the machineand have the generator and/ or load conditions or load fault checkedfor a generator that could cause excessive exciterfield current to flow.Also have the systemchecked for loose or open connections to the voltageregulator sensinginputs. After Any faultsmust be repaired. repairsare complete,resetthe voltageregulator by momentarily closingthe FaultResetcontact or by cycling24V controlpower.The generator may be restarted. or load fault lf no generator has occurredand thereare no looseor open connections to the sensinginputsof the voltage regulator, trip level verifythat the Over Excitation and the delay settingsare properlyadjustedfor the generator. Set the Over Excitationtrip level slightlyabovethe requirement of the application but not so high as to renderthe protection ineffectiveor damage the system. Resetthe voltagergulator closingthe by momentarily FaultResetcontactor by cycling 24V control pbwer.The generatormay be restarted.lf an Over Excitation fault has not occurred,go to step 10. Note:SR4and SR4Bgenerators may requireup to 12 Amperesfor full load excitation. A 10 second delay is neededin orderto insure300 percentshort circuitcurrentrequirements.

fault has occurred,stop $.lf a Loss of Sensing the machineand havethe systemcheckedfor to the voltagesensing bose or open connections Also, have the inputsof the voltageregulator. andl or load conditions checkedfor oenerator or load faultthat could causethe generator is sensedvoltageto be low lf the generator for stepping equippedwith voltagetransformers the generatorvoltage down to levels usable by verifythat the transformers the voltage regulator, and that any transformer fuses are functional fusesare found to are not open. lf transformer be open,replacethe fuses.Any faultsmust be After repairsare complete, resetthe repaired. by momentarily closingthe voltageregulator FaultResetcontactor by cycling24V control power. The generator may be restarted. lf a Loss go to step 11. fault has not occurred, of Sensing fault has occurred,stop 11.|f a FieldOvercurrent and havethe generator the machine andl or load checkedfor a generator conditions or load fault that could causeexcessive exciterfield current to flow.Also havethe systemcheckedfor loose or open connections to the voltageregulator sensinginputs.A FieldOvercurrent fault is detectedwhen outputcurrentfrom the voltage regulator exceedsapproximately 28 A. OK - lf a Field dvercurrent fault has not occurred,go to step 12. NOTOK - Any fault must be repaired. After repairs are complete, resetthe voltageregulator by momentarily closingthe FaultResetcontact or by cycling 24V controlpower.The generator may be restarted. STOP. 12.lf an Internal MemorvFailure faulthas occurred. try resetting the voltageregulator by momentarily closing the FaultResetcontactor by cycling24V controlpower. \ STOP. - lf an Internal Memorvfault has not occurred, go to step 13. the voltageregulator ., :.,.,NOTOK - lf afterresetting another Internal MemoryFiture occrs,rptace the voltageregulator.

NOT OK - lf after resettingthe voltage regulator anotherInternal WatchdogFailure faultoccurs, replacethe voltageregulator. STOP. 14.Replacethe voltageregulator unit. lf replacing the voltageregulator unit does not correctthe problem,go to step 15. l5.There is a problemwith the generator. Refer to the generator manualto troubleshoot the problem.
i01s54791

Low Voltage - Troubleshoot

SMCS Code: 4467-035

lllustration 30

90 1021519

The Cat Digital Voltage Regulator presents an electrcal shock/electrocution hazard.This hazard wlll cause serious Injury or death. Service by trained personnel only. The termlnals and heat sinks are live at hazardous voltages when power is applied and for up to I minutes after power is removed. 1. Verifythat the voltageadjustment is not set too low, OK - lf the voltageadjustment is correct,go to step 2. NOTOK - lf the voltage adjustmentis too loq adjustthe voltageto the correctsetpoint. STOP, 2. Verifythat the underfrequency setpoint(knee frequency) is not greaterthan the generator rrequency.

an lnternal WatchdogFailurefault has reset the voltage regulatorby )mentarily closingthe FaultResetcontactor cycling24 volt control.power. i lf an lnternal Watchdog Failure fault has _t occurred, go to step 14.

46 Testingand AdjustingSection OK - lf the underfrequency setpointis correct, go to steP3. NOTOK - lf the underfrequency setpointis too high, adjustthe setpointbelowthe rated generator frequency. STOP. that the generatoris runningat rated 3. Verify speed. OK - lf the generator is runningat ratedspeed, go to step 5. NOTOK - lf the generatoris not at rated speed, the generator increase speed to the rated level. STOP. 4. PMGpoweror Shuntpoweredregulator PMGpower - Proceedto step5. Shuntpowered- Proceedto step6. 5. Checkfor the correctinput powerto the voltage regulator. Referto"Specification,,,Electrical,' for inputpower requifements. OK - lf the voltageis at the requiredlevel,go' to step 7. NOTOK - lf the voftageregulator inputvoltageis low,referto the generator manualforpMG re-oair. STOP. 5. Verifythat the potential (if used) transformer nas rne correctturns ratioand is supplyingthe correctvoltageto the powerinput. OK - lf the turns ratioof {he power potental ' transformer is correct, go to step 7. NOTOK - lf the turns ratio of the potental transformer is incorrect, is sizedtoo small,or the transformer is not supplyingthe correctpower, replacethe potentialtiansfrmer. STOP. that the sensingpotential transformer {if . =Zt t_e1iti used)has the correctturns ratioand is operating , 6 fii:t'i*!. r.^r.,' r, correctly. transformer is ; i 9K - lf the sensingpoteriat operatingconecily, gjo to step g.
lllustration 3l
901021519

NOT OK - lf the turns ratio of the sensing potentialtransformeris incorrect,replaceihe sensingpotential transformer. STOP. 8. Low generatoroutput voltage may occur when operatingin droop mode with an inductive load. lf the low voltageconditionis not causedbv the droop function, go to step 9. 9. Replacethe voltage regulator.
i01954865

HighVoltage - Troubleshoot
SMCS Gode: 4467-Ogs

will cause eerious Inlury or death.

Tfe Qat Digital VoltageRegutatorpresentsan electrical shocUelectrocution hazarU. frus hazard

Service by tralned personnel only. The terminals and heat sinks are ilve at hazardous voltages when power ls applied and for up to g mnutes after power ls removed. 1. Verifythat te volage adjustment is not set too

his!.

OK -^lf the voltageadjustment is correct,go to step 2. NOTOK - lf the voltageadjustment is too high, adjust the voltage to the coirect setpoint. STOP. 2. Verifythat the sensingpotential (if transformer used) has the correctturns ratio.

transformer is OK - lf the sensingpotential correct,go to step 3. NOTOK - lf the turns ratio of the sensing potentialtransformeris incorrect,replace the transformer with the correct sensingpotential one. STOP. outputvoltagemay occur when 3. High generator in droop mode with a capacitiveload. operating lf the highvoltageconditionis not causedby the go to step 4. droopfunction, 4. High generatoroutput voltage may occur when in line drop compensation operating mode with a load. lf the high voltagecondition largegenerator is not caused by the line drop compensation go to step 5. function, 5. Verifythat the fuses for the sensingpotential (if used) are not open. transformer OK - lf the fuses for the sensingpotential transformer are correct, go to step 6. NOTOK - lf the fusesfor the sensingpotential transformer are gpen, replacethe fuses. STOP. 6. Verify that the auxiliaryinput voltagegoing to the voltageregulator is presentor abnormally high.Higherthan normalvoltageat this inputwill causea higherthan normalgenerator voltage.lf voltageis presenton the auxiliary input,remove the input by removing the wiringgoing to the voltageregulator.lf the wire is removedand the generator voltagereturnsto the desiredlevel, nvestigate wherethe voltages comngfrom, possiblea VAR/PF controller or anothersource of control.lf the auxiliary input voltageis not present or abnormally hi$h,go to step 7. 7. Replacethe voltage regulator.

o1955489

UnstableVoltageTroubleshoot
SMCS Gode: 4467-035

lllustration 32

90102.l519

The Cat Digital Voltage Regulator presents an efectrfcal shock/electrocutlon hazad.Thls hazard wlll cause serlous Injury or death. Servlce by trained personnel only. The terminals and heat sinks are live at hazardous voltages when power ls applied and for up to g minutes after power is remored. 1. Verifythat the governorfor the engine is operatingproperly. OK - lf the governoris operatingproperly, go to step 2. NOTOK - lf the governoris not operating properly, referto the enginemanualin orderto troubleshoot the problem. STOP. 2. Yerifythatrthesensingand input power leads are connectedsecurely. O - lt the sensingor input power lead connections are secure,go to step 3. NOTOK - lf the sensing or inputpowerleadsare not connected securely, tightenthe connections. STOP. 3. Verifythat the voltageregulator stabilityrange is set to the properrange.

I and AdjustingSection Testng OK - lf the stabilityrange settingis correct,go to step 4. NOTOK - lf the stabilityrange settingis resetthe stabilityrange. incorrect, STOP. that the stability level is properly set. !f 4. Veri'y the stabilitylevel is not properlyset, resetthe level. stability

2. Checkfor groundedfield leads. OK - lf the field leads are not grounded,go to step 3. NOTOK - lf the field leadsare grounded, isolate the field leadsfrom ground. STOP. 3. Checkfor groundedpMG leads. OK - lf the PMG leads are not grounded,go to step 4. NOTOK - lf the pMG leads are grounded, isolate the PMGleadsfrom groun. STOP. 4. Verifythat the generatorfrequencyis not.droppingbelow the voltageregulator underfrequency setpointwhen load is applied to the generator. OK - lf poor regulation is not relatedto voltage regulator underfrequency go to ste[ S. operation, frequency is dropping l,lOJO.T- lf the.generator ' belowthe underfrequency setpoint, reduce'the setpointif possible. Also check the engineand generator for proper sizing in relation [o tne appliedload.

PoorVoltageRegulation Troubleshoot
SMCSCode: 4467-035

lllustration 33

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STOP. Note:Measure the PMGvoltagefrom line to line.

The Cat Digltal Voltage Regulator prcsents an e|ectrcalshock/electrocution hazad- This hazard wlll cause serious Inlury or death. Serviceby tralned personnel only. Theterminals and heat sinkl are flve at hazatdous when power is apptied and for up ro 8 lqltages mnutesafter power is removed. rs properly grounded. - [ the vottageregutator is property 9I grounded, go to step 2. *: is not property , IOJ O.K- lf the vottageregulator connecta eOicteO groundwir to' .g_r,ou$9q, terminal P6-6on the voltageregator.

5. Verifythat regulationis not being affected by normaldroop operation. lf droop operation is not ' affectingregulation, go to step 6. 6. Verifythat regulation is not being affectedby normalline loss compensation. lf line loss compensation is not affectingregulation, replace the voltage regulator. On new applications and when commissionino. check the PIQvalue. lf voltagefluctuates at steady-state N.L. or F.L.,reduce Kg or if at 1.0 plD in calculator. reducqKp. Recalculate Note:Self Excited(shuntpowered) generators will have a greaterinput power voltagelhan pMG generators. Thiswill requirea lowergain settings (Kg firstthen Kp if necessary) on coriparablysized machine. AdjustKg valuesfirst,then Kp vales to reach acceptablesteady-stateand tiansient responses.

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No Line Loss Compensation Troubleshoot

SMCSGode: 4467-035

5. Verifythat the load that is being applied to the generator for droop testingis not a purely resistive load. lf only a resistive load is being appliedto the generator, apply an inductive load and retest.lf the load being appliedto the generator go to step 6. is inductive, 6. Verifythat the currentsensingtransformer that is being sed is compatible with the voltage regulator. For example,a currentsensing transformer with a 'l-ampereoutputratingwould producevery little droop since the voltage regulator has a S-ampere currenttransformer input.lf the currenttransformer input is incorrect, replacethe currentsensingtransformer for compatibility. lf the currenttransformer input is correct,go to step 7. 7. ll all of the previoussteps fail to correct the malfunction, replacethe voltageregulator.

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34 lllustraton

901021519 i01955495

The Gat Digital Voltage Regulator presents an efectrical shock/electrocutonhazad.This hazard

No VoltageDroop Troubleshoot
SMCSCode: 4467-035

will causeseriouslnjury or death.

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Service by trained personnelonly. Theterminalsand heat sinks are live at hazardous voltages when power ls applied and for up to 8 mnutes after power ls removed. 1. Verifythat the voltageregulator is programmed for linelosscompensation. lf the voltageregulator is programmed go for line loss compensation, to step 2. 2. Verify that the voltageregulator line drop setting is not adjustedto 0%. lf the line drop settingis adjusted to 0%, increase\hesetpointabove07o. lf the line drop settingis adjustedto above0%, go to step 3. 3. Checkfor an open in the circuitconnectedto voltageregufator terminalsP12-1 and P12-2 and CT2. lf there is an open circuit,repairas necessary. lf thereis not an open circuit,go to step 4. 4. Ve{y that all connections are correctaccording to Testing and Adjusting,"WiringDiagrams". lf connections are incorrect, correctthe problem.lf connections are correct,go to step 5.

lllustralon 35

90 1021519

The Cat Dlgital Voltage Regulatorpresents an electrcal shqpk/electrocution hazard. This hazard willcauseseriousinjuryor death. Serviceby trainedpersonnel only, Thetermlnals andheatsnksarelive at hazardous voltageswhen powerls apptiedand for up to I mlnutesafterpoweris removed.
1. Verify that the voltageregulator is programmed for droop mode. If the voltageregulator is programmed for droop mode,go to step 2.

Verifythat the voltage regulatordroop setting is not djustedto 0% droop. lf the droop setting is adjustedto 0% droop, increasethe setpont aboveO"/".lfthe droop settingis adjustedto go to steP 3. aboveOo/",

3. Checkfor an open in the circuitconnectedto

voltageregulatorterminalsP12-1 and P12-2 and CT2. lf there is an open circuit, repair as lf there is not an open circuit, go to necessary. steP 4.

Verifythat all connectionsare correct according "WiringDiagrams". and Adjusting, lf to Testing are incorrect, correctthe problem.lf connections connectionsare correct,go to step 5. that the load that is being applied to Verfy the generatorfor droop testing is not a purely load. lf only a resistive load is being resistive apply an inductive appliedto the generator, loadand retest.lf the load being appliedto the go to step 6. generator is inductve, Verifythat the current sensingtransformerthat is being used is compatible with the voltage For example,a currentsensing regulator. with a 1-ampereoutput rating would transformer produce very lit$e droop since the voltage regulator has a S-ampere currenttransformer input.lf the currenttransformer inputis incorrpct, replace the current sensing transformerfor compatibility. lf the currenttransformer input is correct,go to step 7. lf all of the previoussteps fail to correct the malfunction, replacethe voltageregulator.

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P+S

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.................... Parameters 16 ....................... 16 Generallnformation ................ PoorVoltage Regulation 48 - Troubleshoot ..........-........ 15 Regulation Power Factor R ........... 13 Reaciive Voltage Droop.......... ..... 16 Remote Communication............... 17 Establishing Communication.............................. 1I .............................. Terminating Communication S Service Too1s........... Specifcatons Section Procedure Startup Profile Function...... Startup Syslems Operation Section........ T .......3 Table of Contents...... .......19 ................. Testing andAdjusting ........... 19 Testing Section and Adiusting 43 .................. Troubleshooting ............... 43 ........................ Fau|ts.......... Afarm or Shutdown K 14 r....................,... KVAR Regu|ation.......................... L .U 47 ........... Unstabf e Voltage - Troubleshoot................. ......19 ......... 19 10 ............... ......... I

VoltageRegulation 12 Line ....................................... LossCompensation 11 Loading ile\................................ Prof andStopping 45 LowVof ................... ................ tage- Troubleshoot

N No Une LossCompensation 49 - Troubleshoot.......... NoVoltage 43 ..................................... - Troubleshoot NoVoltage 49 Droop - Troub|eshoot........................... P

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Parameter .... 20 Procedure Viewing and Configuring Changing 21 ................... Seings.............,............. lnstaffing 20 ................ the Caterpillar PC Sottware Sending-and 22 ................. Receiving ....... Settings settinq ....,..23 Definitions.

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