Series Data Sheet

DSEG8900 7” Colour Parallel Genset Controller

Part Number: G8900-01

Overview
The DSEG8900 is a 7” colour parallel genset controller designed for complex paralleling applications. The G8900 can be configured to provide
single-set and multi-set paralleling on a single site and provides a wide range of high-end features for multiple application environments.

Key Features • Mains (utility) decoupling protection

• Bus sectioning support • Multiple language support
• Spinning reserve & capacity • 3-phase generator sensing & protection
• Load demand schemes • 3-phase mains (utility) sensing/failure detection
• Advanced multi-set communications link (AMSC) • 3-phase bus sensing
• Advanced PLC functionality including multi-purpose PIDs • Integrated SNMP
• Phase locking • Data logging
• Virtual inputs • DSENet® (expansion support)
• Multiple application support • Flexible I/O (inputs/outputs)
• Multi-level pin protected front panel editor • Power-save mode
• Integral LCD display heater
• 7” high-resolution colour display
• Single or multiple generator applications
• Latest ECU / ECM support
• Load sharing kW & kvar (multi-set, single set and mains (utility) or
base load)
• Virtual shared inputs, outputs and data via AMSC
• Touch screen panel PC support (G8015)
• Zero sequence voltage protection
• Integral gasket (IP65 protection)
• Built-in governor & AVR control
• DSE digital AVR support
• Dead bus synchronising

Product Documentation
053-258 – DSEG8900 Installation Instructions
057-343 – DSEG8900 Operator Manual
057-340 – DSEG8900 Configuration Suite PC Manual

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DSEG8900 7” Colour Parallel Genset Controller

Part Number: G8900-01

Specifications

DC Supply

Continuous Voltage Rating 5 V to 35 V DC continuous

Cranking Dropouts Able to survive 0 V for 100 mS, providing supply was at least 10 V before dropout
and supply recovers to 5 V. This is achieved without the need for internal batteries.
Backlight will not be maintained during cranking.

Maximum Operating Current 985 mA at 12 V, 500 mA at 24 V

Maximum Standby Current 725 mA at 12 V, 370 mA at 24 V

Charge Fail Excitation Range 0 V to 35 V

Real Time Clock Yes

Voltage Measurement

Measurement Inputs Three-phase generator, Three-phase mains (utility)

Measurement Range 15 V to 415 V (Ph to N) / 25 V to 720 V (Ph to Ph)

Accuracy ±1 % (±4.15 V Ph to N) / ±2 % (±14.4 V Ph to Ph)

Frequency Range 3.5 Hz to 75 Hz

Input Impedance 300 kΩ (Ph to N)

Current Measurement

Measurement Inputs Three phase bus or load / Single phase mains (utility)

Measurement Range 0 A to 1 A, 0 A to 5 A

Max Allowed Continuous Current 5A

Accuracy ±1% (±0.01 A or ±0.05 A)

Input Impedance 0.02 Ω

Inputs

Analogue Input A configurable: 0 Ω to 3 kΩ, 0 mA to 20 mA, 0 V to 10 V

Inputs B to D configurable: 0 Ω to 5 kΩ, 0 mA to 20 mA, 0 V to 10 V
Inputs E to G configurable: 0 Ω to 5 kΩ, 0 mA to 20 mA, 0 V to 10 V, 0 V to 32 V

Analogue (configured as digital) A to G active low/high

Digital A to I active low/high

Resolution ±1 % of full-scale

Accuracy ±1 % of full-scale (V, A, or Ω)

Outputs

Analogue Governor / AVR configurable -10 V to 10 V, 0 mA to 20 mA

Digital Fuel output 15 A, Start output 15 A

Auxiliary 8 digital outputs (E to L) 2 A DC at supply voltage

Gain Voltage 0 V to 10 V, 0 V to 20 V mA configurable

Offset Voltage 0 V to 10 V, 0 V to 20 V mA configurable

Product Documentation
053-258 – DSEG8900 Installation Instructions
057-343 – DSEG8900 Operator Manual
057-340 – DSEG8900 Configuration Suite PC Manual

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DSEG8900 7” Colour Parallel Genset Controller

Part Number: G8900-01

Specifications

Magnetic Pick-Up

Voltage Input Range 0.5 V to 70 V RMS

Frequency Input Range 1 Hz to 10 KHz

Frequency Measurement Tolerance Better than 0.1 %

Communications

RS485 Fully isolated ± 1 kV

Ethernet 10/100 Ethernet Port

USB A Data Storage

USB B Programming Port

CAN 4 x fully isolated. CAN port 4 useable as a redundant AMSC link only.

Temperature

Operating Temperature -30° C to +70 ° C / -22° F to +158 ° F

Storage Temperature -40° C to +85 ° C / -40° F to +185 ° F

Dimensions

Overall (W x H x D) 305 mm x 161 mm x 45.2mm / 12” x 6.34” x 1.77”

Panel Cut-Out (W x H) 282 mm x 136 mm / 11.1” x 5.35”

Maximum Panel Thickness 8 mm / 0.31”

Product Documentation
053-258 – DSEG8900 Installation Instructions
057-343 – DSEG8900 Operator Manual
057-340 – DSEG8900 Configuration Suite PC Manual

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DSEG8900 7” Colour Parallel Genset Controller

Part Number: G8900-01

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Product Documentation
053-258 – DSEG8900 Installation Instructions
057-343 – DSEG8900 Operator Manual
057-340 – DSEG8900 Configuration Suite PC Manual

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DSEG8900 7” Colour Parallel Genset Controller

Part Number: G8900-01

Environmental Testing Standards

Electro-Magnetic Compatibility

BS EN 61000-6-2 EMC Generic Immunity Standard for the Industrial Environment

BS EN 61000-6-4 EMC Generic Emission Standard for the Industrial Environment

Electrical Safety

BS EN 61010 Safety of Information Technology Equipment, including Electrical Business Equipment

Temperature

BS EN 60068-2-1 Ab/Ae Cold Test -30 ºC

BS EN 60068-2-2 Bb/Be Dry Heat +70 ºC

Vibration

BS EN 60068-2-6 Ten sweeps in each of three major axes

5 Hz to 8 Hz at +/-7.5 mm,
8 Hz to 500 Hz at 2 gn

Humidity

BS EN 60068-2-30 Db Damp Heat Cyclic 20/55 ºC at 95% RH 48 Hours

BS EN 60068-2-78 Cab Damp Heat Static 40 ºC at 93% RH 48 Hours

Shock

BS EN 60068-2-27 Three shocks in each of three major axes

15 gn in 11 mS

Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures

BS EN 60529 IP65 - Front of module when installed into a control panel (Integrated Gasket)

Product Documentation
053-258 – DSEG8900 Installation Instructions
057-343 – DSEG8900 Operator Manual
057-340 – DSEG8900 Configuration Suite PC Manual

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DSEG8900 7” Colour Parallel Genset Controller

Part Number: G8900-01

Multi-Set Controller Single-Set Controller

Pin Description Pin Description
1 to 2 DC Supply 1 to 2 DC Supply
3 Emergency Stop 3 Emergency Stop
4 Fuel 4 Fuel
5 Start 5 Start
6 Charge Alternator 6 Charge Alternator
7 to 14 User Configurable Outputs 7 to 14 User Configurable Outputs
15 to 19 Analogue Inputs 15 to 19 Analogue Inputs
20 to 22 Redundant AMSC 20 to 22 Not Applicable
23 to 25 Magnetic Pick-Up 23 to 25 Magnetic Pick-Up
26 to 28 Engine ECU/ECM 26 to 28 Engine ECU/ECM
29 to 31 DSENet ®
29 to 31 DSENet®
32 to 34 AMSC Link 32 to 34 Not Applicable
35 to 36 Governor Control 35 to 36 Governor Control
37 Not Applicable 37 Not Applicable
38 to 39 AVR Control 38 to 39 AVR Control
40 to 41 Normally Closed Volt Free Output 40 to 41 Normally Closed Volt Free Output
42 to 43 Normally Open Volt Free Output 42 to 43 Normally Open Volt Free Output
44 to 47 Generator Voltage Sensing 44 to 47 Generator Voltage Sensing
48 to 51 Bus Voltage Sensing 48 to 51 Mains (Utility) Voltage Sensing
52 to 56 Generator Current Sensing 52 to 56 Generator Current Sensing
57 to 58 Not Applicable 57 to 58 Mains (Utility) Current Sensing
59 to 67 Digital Inputs 59 to 67 Digital Inputs
68 to 70 & 77 Analogue Inputs 68 to 70 & 77 Analogue Inputs
71 to 76 2 x RS485 71 to 76 2 x RS485
78 to 80 Not Applicable 78 to 80 Not Applicable

Product Documentation
053-258 – DSEG8900 Installation Instructions
057-343 – DSEG8900 Operator Manual
057-340 – DSEG8900 Configuration Suite PC Manual

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DSEG8900 7” Colour Parallel Genset Controller

Part Number: G8900-01
Technical Drawing

282.0 mm

45.2 mm
( 1.78 " )
305 mm 32.3 mm
( 12.0 " ) ( 32.3 " )
( 6.34 " )

( 5.35 " )
161 mm

136 mm
Connection Diagram
24 230.5 mm
8

20 21 22 26 27 28 32 33 34 78 79 80

52 53 54 55 56 57 58 48 49 50 51 44 45 46 47 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35

DC Supply : 8 V to 35 V, 2 A max
DC Outputs : 24 V, 15 A (T4 to T5); 2 A (T7 to T14)
113.8 mm

DC Inputs : 30 V max
Volt Free Outputs : 250 V AC, 8 A
AC Voltage Inputs : 600 V AC 50 Hz / 60 Hz, 1 ph to 3 ph
AC Current Inputs : 5 A, 50 Hz / 60 Hz, 1 ph to 3 ph
Charge Alternator : 30 V, 2.5 W max
Magnetic Pickup : 70 V peak, 10 kHz max Made in UK
Analog Inputs : 10 V DC max (T16 to T19); 30 V DC max (T68 to T70) 020-1085-01,7
Comms Port : 5 V DC max
9 10 11 12

Governor / AVR : ±10 V DC

76 75 74 73 72 71

77 70 69 68 67 66 65 64 63 62 61 60 59 15 16 17 18 19 23 24 25 31 30 29 14 13 6 5 4 3
7
2
1

Refer to PIN out description charts for connection information on the operating mode controller is configured for.

Product Documentation
053-258 – DSEG8900 Installation Instructions
057-343 – DSEG8900 Operator Manual
057-340 – DSEG8900 Configuration Suite PC Manual
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