ASC 150 Solar

4921240623F
Data sheet
1. ASC 150 Solar
1.1 About...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................3
1.1.1 Software packages............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.2 Single line drawings for single solar controllers..................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Single-line application diagrams for PMS................................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.3.1 Off-grid power management........................................................................................................................................................................................6
1.3.2 Grid-tied power management.................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.4 Power management............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
1.4.1 Introduction......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
1.4.2 Power management plant modes...........................................................................................................................................................................10
1.4.3 Power management features....................................................................................................................................................................................10
1.5 Single-line application diagrams for open PMS..................................................................................................................................................... 11
1.5.1 Off-grid open PMS .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
1.5.2 Grid-tied open PMS ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
1.6 Open PMS......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
1.7 Display, buttons and LEDs.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
1.8 Typical wiring for solar controller.................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
1.9 Functions and features......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
1.9.1 Solar functions................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
1.9.2 General controller functions...................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
1.9.3 Supported photovoltaic systems............................................................................................................................................................................19
1.9.4 Emulation............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
1.9.5 Easy configuration with the utility software.................................................................................................................................................... 20
1.10 Protections overview..........................................................................................................................................................................................................20

2. Compatible products
2.1 Touch display unit: TDU....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
2.2 Power meters............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 22
2.3 Power measurements from gensets........................................................................................................................................................................... 22
2.4 Power management.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
2.5 Open PMS.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
2.6 Remote monitoring service: Insight............................................................................................................................................................................ 23
2.7 Additional inputs and outputs.........................................................................................................................................................................................23
2.8 Additional operator panel, AOP-2.................................................................................................................................................................................23
2.9 Other equipment.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................23
2.10 Controller types.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................24

3. Technical specifications
3.1 Electrical specifications...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
3.2 Environmental specifications..........................................................................................................................................................................................27
3.3 UL/cUL Listed............................................................................................................................................................................................................................28
3.4 Communication....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
3.5 Approvals.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................29
3.6 Dimensions and weight...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
3.7 Spare parts and accessories........................................................................................................................................................................................... 30

4. Legal information
4.1 Software version.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................31

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 1. ASC 150 Solar

1.1 About
The ASC 150 Solar controller is a fully flexible controller to control and protect a photovoltaic (PV) system with up to 32
inverters. Use ASC 150 Solar to add PV to an existing or new site. You can have up to 16 ASC Solar controllers working
together.

Use ASC 150 Solar as a single controller to add PV power and a mains connection (optional) to an existing site.

In a power management system (PMS), use ASC 150 Solar for seamless integration of PV power with other power sources
(including storage, gensets and/or mains). To save fuel, the PMS maximises PV penetration, while making sure that the
gensets meet their minimum load requirements. The PMS also makes sure that spinning reserve requirements are met, and
responds quickly to load and weather changes.

For sites with genset and/or mains controllers from other suppliers, use ASC 150 Solar with open PMS to add solar, storage
and/or mains controllers.

The controller has built-in AC measurements. There are two sets of voltage measurements (three phases, and (optional) the
neutral phase), and one set of current measurements (three phases). There is also a 4th current measurement that can be
used to measure mains power. The controller can receive power measurements from power meters, genset communication,
and/or transducers.

Operators can easily control the system from the display unit. Alternatively, use the communication options to connect to an
HMI/SCADA system.

1.1.1 Software packages

You can choose the Extended or Premium software package.

1.2 Single line drawings for single solar controllers

The ASC 150 Solar can operate as a single controller, that is, without power management communication to other
controllers. Single controllers are particularly useful for brownfield applications. Single controllers can also be used in
greenfield applications.

Software variants
Single solar controller Extended Premium

External gensets 4 16

External mains 1 16

Photovoltaic breaker (PVB) control ● ●

Mains support
• Mains breaker ●
• Parallel operation ●
• Measurements from a mains power meter ●

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Single solar controller with fixed power
Fixed power: When given a signal, the controller starts,
synchronises, and connects the PV. After the breaker
closes, the controller ramps up the load to the set point
level. When the stop command is given, the PV breaker is
V
de-loaded, opened and the PV is stopped.

The solar controller can also control the mains breaker. For
fixed power, the controller does not need power
measurements from other power sources.

ASC Solar

I
V

Single solar controller with peak shaving, and mains power export
• Peak shaving: Power plant where the PV supplies the
peak load demand and runs parallel to mains.
• Mains power export: PV with fixed kW set point
(excluding increasing load).

The solar controller calculates the power set points for the
PV power plant based on power readings and breaker
positions.
• Only one mains: You can use the controller's 4th current
transformer terminals to measure the mains power.
• Multiple or other power sources: You must use power
meters, communication, or transducers.

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Adding a single solar controller to an existing grid-tied plant (brownfield application)

Power
meter

Controller

Load

Busbar

Power
meter

Power
meter

Controller Controller
ASC Solar
Generator Generator PV
breaker breaker breaker
(GB 1) (GB 2) (PVB)

G G

Diesel generator set 1 Diesel generator set 2 PV

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Adding a single solar controller to an existing off-grid plant (brownfield application)
Busbar

Power
meter

Power
meter

Controller Controller
ASC Solar
Generator Generator PV
breaker breaker breaker
(GB 1) (GB 2) (PVB)

G G

Diesel generator set 1 Diesel generator set 2 PV

1.3 Single-line application diagrams for PMS

1.3.1 Off-grid power management

The ASC 150 Solar controllers provide flexibility for off-grid applications.

The ASC 150 Solar controller can work with other DEIF controllers to manage the PV power with other power sources. When
used with a genset, the ASC 150 Solar controller uses the genset power measurements to calculate the set points for the
PV power. When used with storage, the available PV power is combined with the charge/discharge scheme to determine
the set point for the PV power.

These controller configurations can be used in greenfield applications. To use these configurations in brownfield
applications, all the controllers must be replaced with DEIF controllers.

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Off-grid with genset(s) and solar

PMS

ASC Solar V
I

Consumers
V

I
AGC Genset V

Off-grid with genset(s), solar and storage

PMS

V
ASC Solar I

Consumers

V V

I I
V V
AGC Genset ASC Storage

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Off-grid with solar and storage

PMS

ASC Solar V
I

Consumers
V

I
ASC Storage V

1.3.2 Grid-tied power management

The ASC 150 Solar controllers can integrate seamlessly into grid-tied applications. This includes power management
applications with other DEIF controllers using CAN bus communication.

The ASC 150 Solar can feed surplus PV energy to the grid, or charge the energy storage system (ESS). Alternatively, the
ASC 150 Solar can regulate the PV production to match the self-consumption, thereby preventing any feed-in of PV power
to the grid.

These controller configurations can be used in greenfield applications. To use these configurations in brownfield
applications, all the controllers must be replaced with DEIF controllers.

Grid-tied solar and genset

PMS

V
I

V
I
AGC Mains ASC Solar
V

Consumers

I
V
AGC Genset

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Grid-tied solar, genset and storage

PMS

V
I

V
AGC Mains ASC Solar I

Consumers

PMS

V V

I I
V V
AGC Genset ASC Storage

Grid-tied solar and storage

PMS

V
I

V
I
AGC Mains ASC Solar
V

Consumers

I
V
ASC Storage

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1.4 Power management
1.4.1 Introduction

The power management system automatically supplies the power that is necessary for the load efficiently, safely and
reliably.

The power management system:

• Automatically maximises PV power
• Automatically starts and stops generators
• Automatically closes and opens breakers
• Optimises the fuel consumption
• Balances the loads in the system
• Deploys plant logic
• Makes sure that the system is safe

You can monitor the complete power management system from a graphical supervision page in the utility software. You can
also see running status, hours in operation, breaker status, the condition of the mains and busbars, fuel consumption, and
so on.

Multi-master system
The power management system is a multi-master system, for increased reliability. In a multi-master system all vital data is
transmitted between the controllers, so that all the controller know the power management status (calculations and
position) in the application. As a result, the application does not have a single master controller.

Busbar sections
The plant can be divided by one to eight bus tie breakers. This makes it possible to run different sections of the plant in
different plant modes. For example, you can use this to test a section, or to divide the load into primary and secondary
loads.

1.4.2 Power management plant modes

The plant modes are configurable and can be changed at any time. All modes can be combined with Automatic Mains
Failure mode (AMF). You can use the controllers for the following applications:

Standard plant modes Applications

Island mode Power plant with synchronising generators.

Automatic Mains Failure Critical power/emergency standby plants, black start generator.

Fixed power Power plant with fixed kW set point (including building load).

Power plant where generator supplies peak load demand paralleled to the
Peak shaving
mains.

Plant mode where the load is moved from mains to generator. For example, peak
Load take-over
demand periods, or periods with a risk of power outages.

Mains power export Power plant with fixed kW set point (excluding building load).

1.4.3 Power management features

Power management features Extended Premium

Power management operation*:

• Number of generator controllers 32 32
• Number of mains controllers 32 32
• Number of BTB controllers 8 8

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Power management features Extended Premium

• Number of solar controllers 16 16

• Number of storage (BESS) controllers 16 16
• Number of load controllers (ALC-4) 8 8

Hybrid ready (compatible with ASC-4 and ASC 150) ● ●

Load controller support (compatible with ALC-4) ● ●

Genset load-dependent start and stop ● ●

EasyConnect ● ●

Asymmetrical genset load sharing ● ●

N + X (Secured mode) ● ●

Genset priority selection:

• Manual ● ●
• Running hours ● ●
• Fuel optimisation ●

Safety stop of genset ● ●

*Restrictions on controllers

ID 1 to 24 ID 25 to 32 ID 33 to 40

AGC Genset (1 to 32)

AGC Mains (1 to 32)

ASC Solar (25 to 40)

ASC Storage/Battery (25 to 40)

ALC-4 (25 to 40)

AGC BTB (33-40)

External BTB (33-40)

1.5 Single-line application diagrams for open PMS

1.5.1 Off-grid open PMS

Off-grid solar, storage and external genset(s)

Consumers

Power measurement Power measurement

Open PMS
V V
External V V External
genset I genset I
controller(s) V
ASC Storage*
I
ASC Solar*
I controller(s) V
V V

G G

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NOTE * You can use multiple controllers in the application. Power measurements can be connected to the closest ASC
controller.

1.5.2 Grid-tied open PMS

Grid-tied solar, storage and external mains

V
I
Power meter

Consumers

Open PMS
V V

I I
ASC Storage* V ASC Solar* V

Grid-tied solar, storage, external genset(s) and external mains

V
I
Power meter

Consumers

Power measurement
Open PMS
V
V V External
genset I
ASC Storage*
I
V ASC Solar*
I controller(s) V
V

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Grid-tied solar, storage, mains and external genset(s)

V
I

AGC Mains* V

Consumers

Power measurement Power measurement

Open PMS
V V
External V V External
genset I genset I
controller(s) V
ASC Storage*
I
ASC Solar*
I controller(s) V
V V

G G

NOTE * You can use multiple controllers in the application. Power measurements can be connected to the closest ASC
controller.

1.6 Open PMS

Open PMS is a power management system that consists of solar and/or storage controllers (ASC 150 and/or ASC-4). Open
PMS can also include a mains controller. The ASC controller(s) get power measurements from the externally controlled
power source(s). You can therefore use open PMS to add power management to a brownfield application.

Open PMS automatically supplies the power that is necessary for the load efficiently, safely and reliably:
• Automatically maximises PV power
• Automatically closes and opens breakers
• Balances the loads in the system
• Deploys logic

The open PMS operating data can be shown graphically on the controller display. You can also monitor open PMS from a
graphical supervision page in the utility software.

Open PMS features

Open PMS features Extended Premium

Power management operation limits:

• External generator controllers per solar/storage controller 4 16
• Mains controllers* 32 32
• External mains connections 1 1
• Solar controllers* 16 16
• Storage (BESS) controllers* 16 16

EasyConnect ● ●

External sources included in the available power: ● ●

• Supply the busbar load ● ●
• Charge batteries ● ●
• Minimum and optimal genset load ● ●

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*Restrictions on controllers

ID 1 to 24 ID 25 to 32 ID 33 to 40

AGC Mains (1 to 32)

ASC Solar (25 to 40)

ASC Storage/Battery (25 to 40)

Plant modes with a mains controller

With a mains controller, open PMS supports:
• Configurable mains power set point
• Configurable mains operating mode
• Auto-start signal for the application to the mains controller
• Standard AGC mains PMS features, including cos phi set points, and mains breaker control

Standard plant modes Applications

Island mode Power plant with synchronising generators.

Automatic Mains Failure Critical power/emergency standby plants, black start generator.

Fixed power Power plant with fixed kW set point (including building load).

Power plant where generator supplies peak load demand paralleled to the
Peak shaving
mains.

Plant mode where the load is moved from mains to generator. For example, peak
Load take-over
demand periods, or periods with a risk of power outages.

Mains power export Power plant with fixed kW set point (excluding building load).

Plant modes with an external mains

The ASC that is connected to the external mains operates as an AGC mains lite and controls the mains mode.

Standard plant modes Applications

Fixed power Power plant with fixed kW set point (including building load).

Power plant where generator supplies peak load demand paralleled to the
Peak shaving
mains.

Mains power export Power plant with fixed kW set point (excluding building load).

NOTE For an open external mains breaker, open PMS cannot synchronise so that the mains breaker can close. That is,
open PMS runs in island mode and cannot back sync.

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1.7 Display, buttons and LEDs

No. Name Function

Green: The controller power is ON.

1 Power
OFF: The controller power is OFF.

Resolution: 240 x 128 px.

2 Display screen* Viewing area: 88.50 x 51.40 mm.
Six lines, each with 25 characters.

3 Navigation Move the selector up, down, left and right on the screen.

Enter the Menu system.

4 OK
Confirm the selection on the screen.

5 Back Go to the previous page.

The controller automatically starts and stops (and connects and disconnects) the PV, and
6 AUTO mode
automatically controls the power. No operator actions are needed.

7 Silence horn Turns off an alarm horn (if configured) and enters the Alarm menu.

8 Shortcut menu Access the Jump menu, General Shortcuts, Mode selection, and Lamp test.

The operator or an external signal can also open and close the PV breaker. Automatic controller
actions are not possible.
SEMI-AUTO
9
mode
The controller automatically synchronises before closing a breaker, and automatically de-loads
before opening a breaker.

Green: Mains/busbar voltage and frequency are OK. The controller can synchronise and close
10 Mains symbol the breaker.
Red: Mains/busbar voltage failure.

11 Close breaker Push to close the breaker.

12 Open breaker Push to open the breaker.

Green: Breaker is closed.

13 Breaker symbols Green flashing: Synchronising or de-loading.
Red: Breaker failure.

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 No. Name Function

Green: Inverter voltage and frequency are OK. The controller can synchronise and close the
breaker.
14 Inverter Green flashing: The inverter voltage and frequency are OK, but the V&Hz OK timer is still
running. The controller cannot close the breaker.
Red: The inverter voltage is too low to measure.

Green: There is solar PV system available feedback.

15 Photovoltaic Green flashing: The solar PV system is getting ready.
Red: The solar PV system is not running, or there is no availability feedback.

16 Stop Stops the PV if SEMI-AUTO is selected.

17 Start Starts the PV if SEMI-AUTO is selected.

OFF: Power management application

18 Load symbol Green: The supply voltage and frequency are OK.
Red: Supply voltage/frequency failure.

NOTE * You can use the display to monitor PV operation.

1.8 Typical wiring for solar controller

L1 P1 P2 L1
s1 s2
L2 P1 P2 L2
s1 s2
L3 P1 P2 L3
s1 s2
N N

PV*

F4 K2 F5

+ -
‐
PVB
F3 K2 feedback

56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 66 67 68 69
Com (S2)

start/stop
PVB on
PVB off
MB on

PVB on
MB off
I1 (S1)

I2 (S1)

I3 (S1)

I4 (S1)
I4 (S2)

DC (+)

PVB off
MB on

MB off
Auto
Out
Out
Out
Out
Out
Out
L1
L2
L3

L1
L2
L3
In
In
In
In
In
In
In
N

Service port
USB (B)
AC voltage AC voltage
AC current Solar DC output (configurable) Digital input (configurable)
Solar BB/Mains

Analogue input CAN B RS485 RS485

(TCP/IP)
Ethernet
Supply DC output CAN A Analogue output
R/I/U PMS Port 1 Port 2
Data + (A)

Data + (A)
Data (GND)

Data (GND)
Data (GND)

Data (GND)

Data - (B)

Data - (B)

AO52 (+)

AO55 (+)
AO55 (-)
AO52 (‐)
DC (+)

Emerg.
DC (‐)

GND

High

High
Low

Low
Out
Out
stop

In
In
In
In

-
-

1 2 4 5 6 7 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 51 52 53 54 55
120 120 120 120

Switch
**

F1 F2

GND
+ ‐

NOTE * PV breaker: Optional PV breaker.

NOTE ** Communication with PV inverter: The controller can use RS-485 or Ethernet communication.

Fuses:
• F1: 2 A DC max. time-delay fuse/MCB, c-curve
• F2: 6 A AC max. time-delay fuse/MCB, c-curve
• F3: 4 A DC max. time-delay fuse/MCB, b-curve
• F4, F5: 2 A AC max. time-delay fuse/MCB, c-curve

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1.9 Functions and features
1.9.1 Solar functions

Spinning reserve
If there is a mains connection, the power management system can start and stop the genset(s) to provide a spinning
reserve. The spinning reserve can be a percentage of the PV power production or the mains import.

Ideal for self-consumption applications

While in grid parallel mode, the ASC 150 Solar can feed surplus PV energy to the grid and generate profit in accordance
with grid operator feed-in tariffs. Alternatively, the controller can regulate the PV production to match the self-consumption,
thereby preventing any feed-in of PV power to the grid if prohibited by grid operator regulations.

Solar functions Extended Premium

Number of inverters 16 32*

Inverters with TCP/IP communication:
• Separate IP addresses and/or multiple inverters at the same node ● ●
• Select TCP or UDP ● ●

Photovoltaic breaker (PVB) control ● ●

Power management ● ●

Irradiance sensor ● ●

Weather station ●

Reactive power control ●

Inverter monitoring ● ●

Inverter start/stop logic ● ●

PV integration ● ●

Solar power load calculation ● ●

Ensure a minimum genset load ● ●

PV power counters (kWh) ● ●

Mains import/export power counters (kWh) ● ●

Get measurements from a PV power meter (optional) ●

Configurable dynamic power offset for the solar power reference (optional) ● ●

NOTE * From software version 1.17, the ASC 150 can have up to 32 TCP/IP connections, or 32 RTU connections.

More information
If you need to use weather forecasts and/or redundant controllers (option T1), use an ASC-4 Solar controller.

More information
For a system that includes gensets, up to 16 inverters, and a mains connection, you can use an AGC 150 Hybrid
controller. If there is a mains, there can be one genset. If there is no mains, there can be up to two synchronising
gensets, or up to four non-synchronising gensets. See the AGC 150 Hybrid controller Data sheet.

1.9.2 General controller functions

AC functions Extended Premium

Sets of nominal settings 4 4

Select the AC configuration:

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AC functions Extended Premium

• 3-phase/3-wire ● ●
• 3-phase/4-wire ● ●
• 2-phase/3wire (L1/L2/N or L1/L3/N) ● ●
• 1-phase/2-wire L1 ● ●

100 to 690 V AC (selectable) ● ●

CT -/1 or -/5 (selectable) ● ●

4th current measurement: Power from a Mains, Genset, or PV ● ●

General functions Extended Premium

Emulation for testing and front load commissioning ● ●

Built-in test sequences

● ●
(Simple test, Load test, Full test, and Battery test)

PLC logic (M-Logic) 40 lines 80 lines

Counters, including: ● ●
• Breaker operations ● ●
• kWh meter (day, week, month, total) ● ●
• kvarh meter (day, week, month, total) ● ●

General purpose PID regulators

●
(2 x built-in analogue outputs)

4 additional analogue outputs (using 2 x IOM 230) ●

Simple load shedding and adding ● ●

Changeable controller type ● ●

Setting and parameter functions Extended Premium

Quick setup ● ●

User permission level ● ●

Password-protected setup ● ●

Trending on USW ● ●

Event logs with password, up to 500 entries ● ●

Display and language functions Extended Premium

Supports multiple languages

● ●
(including Chinese, Russian, and other languages with special characters)

20 configurable graphical screens ● ●

Graphical display with six lines ● ●

Parameters can be changed on the display unit ● ●

Modbus functions Extended Premium

Modbus RS-485 ● ●

Modbus TCP/IP ● ●

Configurable Modbus area ● ●

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1.9.3 Supported photovoltaic systems

The ASC 150 Solar supports a wide range of PV systems, power meters, and weather stations. The controllers are
compatible with photovoltaic (PV) systems from a wide range of manufacturers.

SunSpec compliance
All DEIF hybrid controllers are compliant with the SunSpec standards (see sunspec.org). DEIF controllers are therefore
compatible with new inverters that use the generic SunSpec protocol.

Testing
Many PV inverter makers use the same protocol for a wide range of their products. New PV inverters often comply with the
older protocol. If a specific inverter is not listed, but the maker is listed, there is a good chance that the DEIF controller is
compatible.

If your PV inverter is not listed, DEIF can help to confirm compliance using the Modbus protocol documentation.

Implementing new protocols

Since new systems are launched every year, DEIF developers continuously implement new protocols. If your system is not
listed, please contact DEIF. We can work with you to quickly implement the required protocol.

More information
See Application note, DEIF hybrid controller compatibility for the list of the supported protocols.

1.9.4 Emulation

The controller includes an emulation tool to verify and test the functionality of the application, for example plant modes and
logics, breaker handling, mains and generator operation.

Application emulation is useful for training, customising plant requirements and for testing basic functionality that needs to
be set up or verified.

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1.9.5 Easy configuration with the utility software

Set up an application easily with a PC and the utility

software.

You can also use the utility software to quickly

configure the inputs, outputs, and parameters.

1.10 Protections overview

Operate
Protections Alarms ANSI
time

Reverse power 2 32R <200 ms

Fast over-current 2 50P <40 ms

Over-current 4 50TD <200 ms

Voltage dependent over-current 1 51V

Over-voltage 2 59 <200 ms

Under-voltage 3 27P <200 ms

Over-frequency 3 81O <300 ms

Under-frequency 3 81U <300 ms

Unbalanced voltage 1 47 <200 ms

Unbalanced current 1 46 <200 ms

Under-excitation or reactive power import 1 32RV <200 ms

Over-excitation or reactive power export 1 32FV <200 ms

Overload* 5 32F <200 ms

Neutral current 1 51N <100 ms

Busbar over-voltage 3 59P <50 ms

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 Operate
Protections Alarms ANSI
time

Busbar under-voltage 4 27P <50 ms

Busbar over-frequency 3 81O <50 ms

Busbar under-frequency 4 81U <50 ms

Emergency stop 1 1 <200 ms

Low auxiliary supply 1 27DC

High auxiliary supply 1 59DC

PV breaker external trip 1 5

Synchronisation failure alarms 1/breaker 25

Breaker open failure 1/breaker 52BF

Breaker close failure 1/breaker 52BF

Breaker position failure 1/breaker 52BF

Phase sequence error 1 47

De-load error 1 34

Hz/V failure 1 53

Not in Auto 1 34

Vector jump 1 78 <40 ms

df/dt (ROCOF) 1 81R <130 ms

NOTE * You can configure these protections for overload or reverse power.

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 2. Compatible products

2.1 Touch display unit: TDU

TDU is a pre-programmed touch screen display (www.deif.com/products/tdu-series). The TDU can be used for these
controllers:
• AGC 150 Generator, Mains and BTB
• ASC 150 Solar and Storage
• AGC-4 Mk II Generator, Mains and BTB
• ASC-4 Solar and Battery
• AGC-4 Generator, Mains and BTB

2.2 Power meters

Power measurements are required in single controller applications, as well as in open PMS applications. The controller can
receive measurements from these DEIF power meters:

• MIB 8000 (www.deif.com/products/mib-8000)

• MIC-2 MKII (www.deif.com/products/mic-2-mkii)
• MTR-4 (www.deif.com/products/mtr-4)

More information
See Application note, DEIF hybrid controller compatibility for supported power meters from other suppliers.

2.3 Power measurements from gensets

Power measurements are required in single controller applications, as well as in open PMS applications. The controller can
receive measurements from these DEIF genset controllers:
• AGC 150 Generator (www.deif.com/products/agc-150-generator)
• AGC-4 Mk II Genset (www.deif.com/products/agc-4-mk-ii)
• AGC-4 Genset (www.deif.com/products/agc-4)
• CGC 400 (www.deif.com/products/cgc-400)

More information
See Application note, DEIF hybrid controller compatibility for supported power measurements from other genset
suppliers.

2.4 Power management

You can use these controllers together in a power management system:

• AGC 150 Generator (www.deif.com/products/agc-150-generator)

• AGC 150 Mains (www.deif.com/products/agc-150-mains)
• AGC 150 BTB (www.deif.com/products/agc-150-btb)
• ASC 150 Solar (www.deif.com/products/asc-150-solar)
• ASC 150 Storage (www.deif.com/products/agc-150-storage)
• AGC-4 Mk II Genset, Mains, BTB, Group, and Plant (www.deif.com/products/agc-4-mk-ii)
• AGC-4 Genset, Mains, BTB, Group, and Plant (www.deif.com/products/agc-4)
• ASC-4 Solar (www.deif.com/products/asc-4-solar)
• ASC-4 Battery (www.deif.com/products/asc-4-battery)
• ALC-4 (Automatic Load Controller) (www.deif.com/products/alc-4)

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2.5 Open PMS
You can use these controllers together in an open power management system:

• ASC 150 Solar (www.deif.com/products/asc-150-solar)

• ASC 150 Storage (www.deif.com/products/agc-150-storage)
• AGC 150 Mains (www.deif.com/products/agc-150-mains)
• ASC-4 Solar (www.deif.com/products/asc-4-solar)
• ASC-4 Battery (www.deif.com/products/asc-4-battery)
• AGC-4 Mk II Mains (www.deif.com/products/agc-4-mk-ii)

You can also use AGC 150 Generator, AGC-4 Mk II Genset and/or AGC-4 Genset as external gensets. That is, the genset
controllers are not part of the open PMS. They can send their power measurements to the open PMS controllers over CAN
bus.

2.6 Remote monitoring service: Insight

Insight is a responsive remote monitoring service (www.deif.com/products/insight). It includes real-time genset data, a
customisable dashboard, GPS tracking, equipment and user management, email and/or SMS alerts, and cloud data
management.

2.7 Additional inputs and outputs

The controller uses CAN bus communication with these:

• CIO 116 is a remote input expansion module (www.deif.com/products/cio-116).

• CIO 208 is a remote output expansion module (www.deif.com/products/cio-208).
• CIO 308 is a remote I/O module (www.deif.com/products/cio-308).
• IOM 220 and IOM 230 each have two analogue outputs. These can be used for general PID control.

2.8 Additional operator panel, AOP-2

The controller uses CAN bus communication to the additional operator panel (AOP-2). Configure the controller using M-
Logic. On the AOP-2, the operator can then:
• Use the buttons to send commands to the controller.
• See LEDs light up to show statuses and/or alarms.

You can configure and connect two AOP-2s if the controller has the premium software package.

2.9 Other equipment

DEIF has a wide variety of other equipment that is compatible. Here are some examples:

• Synchroscopes
◦ CSQ-3 (www.deif.com/products/csq-3)
• Battery chargers/power supplies
◦ DBC-1 (www.deif.com/products/dbc-1)
• Current transformers
◦ ASK (www.deif.com/products/ask-asr)
◦ KBU (www.deif.com/products/kbu)
• Transducers
◦ MTR-4 (www.deif.com/products/mtr-4)

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2.10 Controller types

Minimum
Parameter Setting Controller type
software

DG unit Generator controller S2

DG unit Generator Stand-alone controller S1

Mains unit Mains controller S2

BTB unit BTB controller S2

DG HYBRID unit Genset-Solar hybrid controller S2

ENGINE DRIVE unit Engine drive controller S1

Remote unit Remote display S1

9101 ENGINE DRIVE MARINE unit Engine drive controller for marine use S1

Stand-alone genset controller for marine

DG MARINE unit S1
use

ASC 150 Storage* Battery storage controller S3

ASC 150 Solar* Solar controller S3

ATS unit Automatic transfer switch (open transition) S1

ATS unit Automatic transfer switch (closed transition) S2

DG PMS LITE PMS lite controller S2

Software packages and controller types

The controller software package determines which functions the controller can use.

• S1 = Stand-alone
◦ You can change the controller type to any other controller that uses S1 software.
• S2 = Core
• S3 = Extended
◦ You can change the controller type to any other controller type*.
◦ * To change to an ASC 150, the controller must have the sustainability option (S10).
• S4 = Premium
◦ You can change the controller type to any other controller type*.
◦ * To change to an ASC 150, the controller must have the sustainability option (S10).
◦ All functions are supported.

You can select the controller type under Basic settings > Controller settings > Type.

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 3. Technical specifications

3.1 Electrical specifications

Power supply

Nominal voltage: 12 V DC or 24 V DC
Power supply range
Operating range: 6.5 to 36 V DC

Voltage withstand Reverse polarity

Power supply drop-out immunity 0 V DC for 50 ms (coming from min. 6 V DC)

Power supply load dump protection Load dump protected according to ISO16750-2 test A

5 W typical
Power consumption
12 W max.

RTC clock Time and date backup

Supply voltage monitoring

0 V to 36 V DC
Measuring range
Max. continuous operating voltage: 36 V DC

Resolution 0.1 V

Accuracy ±0.35 V

Voltage measurement

Nominal range: 100 to 690 V phase-to-phase (above 2000 m derate to max. 480
Voltage range
V)

Un +35 % continuously, Un +45 % for 10 seconds

Measuring range of nominal: 10 to 135 %
Voltage withstand
Low range, nominal 100 to 260 V: 10 to 351 V AC phase-to-phase
High range, nominal 261 to 690 V: 26 to 932 V AC phase-to-phase

±1 % of nominal within 10 to 75 Hz
Voltage accuracy
+1/-4 % of nominal within 3.5 to 10 Hz

Frequency range 3.5 to 75 Hz

±0.01 Hz within 60 to 135 % of nominal voltage

Frequency accuracy
±0.05 Hz within 10 to 60 % of nominal voltage

Input impedance 4 MΩ/phase-to-ground, and 600 kΩ phase/neutral

Current measurement

Nominal: -/1 A and -/5 A

Current range
Range: 2 to 300 %

Number of CT input 4

3 A (-/1 A)
Max. measured current
15 A (-/5 A)

7 A continuous
Current withstand 20 A for 10 seconds
40 A for 1 second

From 10 to 75 Hz:
Current accuracy • ±1 % of nominal from 2 to 100% current
• ±1 % of measured current from 100 to 300 % current

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Current measurement

From 3.5 to 10 Hz:

• +1/-4 % of nominal from 2 to 100 % current
• +1/-4 % of measured current from 100 to 300 % current

Burden Max. 0.5 VA

Power measurement

Accuracy power ±1 % of nominal within 35 to 75 Hz

Accuracy power factor ±1 % of nominal within 35 to 75 Hz

Digital inputs

12 x digital inputs
Number of inputs
Negative switching

Maximum input voltage +36 V DC with respect to plant supply negative

Minimum input voltage -24 V DC with respect to plant supply negative

Current source (contact cleaning) Initial 10 mA, continuous 2 mA

DC outputs

2 x outputs
15 A DC inrush and 3 A continuous, supply voltage 0 to 36 V DC
Number of 3 A outputs
Endurance tested according to UL/ULC6200:2019 1.ed: 24 V, 3 A, 100000 cycles
(with an external freewheeling diode)

10 x outputs
Number of 0.5 A outputs
2 A DC inrush and 0.5 A continuous, supply voltage 4.5 to 36 V DC

Common 12/24 V DC

Analogue inputs

Number of inputs 4 x analogue inputs

Configurable as:
• Negative switching digital input
Electrical range • 0 V to 10 V sensor
• 4 mA to 20 mA sensor
• 0 Ω to 2.5 kΩ sensor

Current:
• Accuracy: ±20 uA ±1.00 % rdg
Voltage:
• Range: 0 to 10 V DC
• Accuracy: ±20 mV ±1.00 % rdg
Accuracy RMI 2-wire LOW:
• Range: 0 to 800 Ω
• Accuracy: ±2 Ω ±1.00 % rdg
RMI 2-wire HIGH:
• Range: 0 to 2500 Ω
• Accuracy: ±5 Ω ±1.00 % rdg

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Analogue outputs

Output type Isolated DC voltage output

Voltage range -10 to +10 V DC

Resolution Less than 1 mV

Output 52: ±550 V

Maximum voltage
Output 55: ±3 kV

Minimum load 500 Ω

Accuracy ±1 % of setting value

Display unit

Type Graphical display screen (monochrome)

Resolution 240 x 128 pixels

Navigation Five-key menu navigation

Log book Data log and trending function

Language Multi-language display

3.2 Environmental specifications

Operation conditions

Operating temperature (incl. display

-40 to +70 °C (-40 to +158 °F)
screen)

Storage temperature (incl. display

-40 to +85 °C (-40 to +185 °F)
screen)

Accuracy and temperature Temperature coefficient: 0.2 % of full scale per 10 °C

Operating altitude 0 to 4000 m with derating

Damp Heat Cyclic, 20/55 °C at 97 % relative humidity, 144 hours. To IEC 60255-1
Operating humidity Damp Heat Steady State, 40 °C at 93 % relative humidity, 240 hours. To IEC
60255-1

Change of temperature 70 to -40 °C, 1 °C / minute, 5 cycles. To IEC 60255-1

IEC/EN 60529
• IP65 (front of module when installed into the control panel with the supplied
Protection degree
sealing gasket)
• IP20 on terminal side

Response:
• 10 to 58.1 Hz, 0.15 mmpp
• 58.1 to 150 Hz, 1 g. To IEC 60255-21-1 (Class 2)
Endurance:
Vibration
• 10 to 150 Hz, 2 g. To IEC 60255-21-1 (Class 2)
Seismic vibration:
• 3 to 8.15 Hz, 15 mmpp
• 8.15 to 35 Hz, 2 g. To IEC 60255-21-3 (Class 2)

10 g, 11 ms, half sine. To IEC 60255-21-2 Response (Class 2)

30 g, 11 ms, half sine. To IEC 60255-21-2 Withstand (Class 2)
Shock 50 g, 11 ms, half sine. To IEC 60068-2-27, test Ea
Tested with three impacts in each direction in three axes (total of 18 impacts per
test)

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Operation conditions

20 g, 16 ms, half sine IEC 60255-21-2 (Class 2)

Bump Tested with 1000 impacts in each direction on three axes (total of 6000 impacts
per test)

CAN port 2: 550 V, 50 Hz, 1 minute

RS-485 port 1: 550 V, 50 Hz, 1 minute
Ethernet: 550 V, 50 Hz, 1 minute
Galvanic separation
Analogue output 51-52 (GOV): 550 V, 50 Hz, 1 minute
Analogue output 54-55 (AVR): 3000 V, 50 Hz, 1 minute
Note: No galvanic separation on CAN port 1 and RS-485 port 2

Installation CAT. III 600 V

Safety Pollution degree 2
IEC/EN 60255-27

Flammability All plastic parts are self-extinguishing to UL94-V0

EMC IEC/EN 60255-26

3.3 UL/cUL Listed

Requirements

Installation To be installed in accordance with the NEC (US) or the CEC (Canada)

A suitable type 1 (flat surface) enclosure is required

Enclosure
Unventilated/ventilated with filters for controlled/pollution degree 2 environment

Mounting Flat surface mounting

Connections Use 90 °C copper conductors only

Wire size AWG 30-12

Terminals Tightening torque: 5-7 lb-in.

Current transformers Use Listed or Recognized isolating current transformers

Communication circuits Only connect to communication circuits of a listed system/equipment

3.4 Communication

Communication

CAN port
You can connect these in a daisy chain (and operate them at the same time):
• CIO 116, CIO 208, and CIO 308
CAN A • IOM 220 and IOM 230
Data connection 2 wire + common
Not isolated
External termination required (120 Ω + matching cable)

CAN port - PMS

Used for:
• Power management communication
• AOP-2
CAN B
Data connection 2 wire + common
Isolated
External termination required (120 Ω + matching cable)
PMS 125 kbit and 250 kbit

RS-485 Port 1 Used for:

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Communication

• Modbus master to PV
• Modbus master to weather station
• Power meters
• Modbus RTU, PLC, SCADA, Remote monitoring (Insight)
Data connection 2-wire + common
Isolated
External termination required (120 Ω + matching cable)
9600 to 115200

Used for:
• Modbus master to PV
• Modbus master to weather station
• Power meters
RS-485 Port 2 • Modbus RTU, PLC, SCADA, Remote monitoring (Insight)
Data connection 2-wire + common
Not isolated
External termination required (120 Ω + matching cable)
9600 to 115200

Used for:
• Modbus master to PV
• Modbus master to weather station
• Modbus to PLC, SCADA, and so on
RJ45 Ethernet • NTP time synchronisation with NTP servers
• Power management system (PMS) communication between AGC 150 and
ASC 150 controllers
Isolated
Auto detecting 10/100 Mbit Ethernet port

USB Service port (USB-B)

3.5 Approvals

Standards

CE

UL/cUL Listed to UL/ULC6200:2019, 1 ed. controls for stationary engine gensets

NOTE Refer to www.deif.com for the most recent approvals.

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3.6 Dimensions and weight

173.3 mm (6.82 in)

157.9 mm (6.22 in)
44.7 mm
(1.76 in)

217.9 mm (8.58 in)

233.3 mm (9.16 in)

Dimensions and weight

Length: 233.3 mm (9.16 in)

Dimensions Height: 173.3 mm (6.82 in)
Depth: 44.7 mm (1.76 in)

Length: 218.5 mm (8.60 in)

Panel cutout Height: 158.5 mm (6.24 in)
Tolerance: ± 0.3 mm (0.01 in)

Max. panel thickness 4.5 mm (0.18 in)

UL/cUL Listed: Type complete device, open type 1

Mounting
UL/cUL Listed: For use on a flat surface of a type 1 enclosure

Weight 0.79 kg

3.7 Spare parts and accessories

Name Details Included with controller

Connector kit A set of terminal blocks. ●

Fixing clamps Clamps for mounting the controller. ●

J4 PC Ethernet cable crossed, 3 m. UL94 (V1) approved. Weight 0.2 kg (0.4 lbs).

PC cable for utility software (USB), 3 m. UL94 (V1) approved. Weight 0.2 kg (0.4
J7
lbs).

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 4. Legal information

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

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

Copyright
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4.1 Software version

This document is based on AGC 150 software version 1.18.

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