DSE3110 Deep Sea Electronics: DSE Configuration Suite PC Software

DSE3110 Module

DSE 3110 for HARTECH HT-500D Genset (500 kVA)

Figure 1.1 - DSE 3110 MPU v2.2

#Replace new DSE3110 display:

(1). Using the PC Configuration Suite PC Software (Opening page)

→When no updates are available and when available updates are complete, the initial start-up screen is displayed. Free download here.

Figure 1.2 - USB connection (3110 MPU v2.2)

→The screen prompts the user to select between the three main uses for the software:

• Creating a new configuration. Select the module type under Create new configuration.

• Editing a previously saved configuration. Select the configuration file either from the Open recent configuration area or by clicking Open a configuration file and browsing to the file.

• Reading the configuration of a connected module. Click Read configuration from a module. The file is read from a currently connected controller and is available for editing in the Configuration Suite.

Figure 1.3 - Read configuration from a module

(2). Screen Layout

Figure 1.4 - Screen Layout DSE3110

(a). Module

→Module Option: This section allows the user to change the options related to the module's operation.

Figure 1.5 - Module (Module Option)

Lamp Test at Power-Up = Illuminates all module LEDs at startup

Power Save Mode Enable = Module is placed into low current power save mode after one minute of inactivity in STOP mode.

Protected Start Enable = Manual mode is entered upon the first press of the Start Button. A further press is required to start the Engine. This helps prevent inadvertent starting of the set by users pressing the button by mistake.

Power up in AUTO mode = The module enters AUTO mode when DC power is first applied.

Display Voltages Phase to Phase = The module displays the measured voltage multiplied by 2 or by "root 3" as required by the AC System selected.

(b). Application

→Engine Options: Allows selection of the Engine type being used (ie Conventional Diesel Engine, Gas Engine or Electronic Engine).

Figure 1.6 - Engine Options (Conventional Engine)

(c). Digital Inputs: The Digital Inputs page is subdivided into smaller sections. Select the required section with the mouse. 

→Digital Input A-C

Figure 1.7 - Digital Inputs (A-C)

#Function: Where a digital input is NOT configured as "User Configured", a selection can be made from a list of predefined functions. The selections are as follows:

• User Configured = Allows the user to set how the inputs reacts when active (typically used to give an alarm signal to the controller from an external protection device).

• Alternative Configuration = Used to instruct the module to use the settings in the "alternative" configuration.

• Coolant Temperature Switch = This input is used to give a Coolant Temperature High shutdown from a digital normally open or closed switch.

• Emergency Stop = Used to give a signal from the Emergency Stop switch to give immediate shutdown of the Engine. It is also recommended that the emergency stop switch breaks the signal from the Fuel and Start outputs or ECU Power outputs as applicable.

• External Panel Lock = Used to lock the module into the current operating mode (ie STOP or AUTO mode).

• Low Fuel Level Switch = A digital normally open or closed fuel level switch gives this input to trigger a warning alarm.

• Oil Pressure Switch = A digital normally open or closed oil pressure switch gives this input.

→Digital Input D-F

Figure 1.8 - Digital Inputs (D-F)

• Remote Start Off Load = If this input is active, operation will be similar to the "Remote Start On Load" function except that the generator will not be instructed to take the load. This function can be used where an Engine only run is required e.g. for exercise.

• Remote Start On Load = When in AUTO mode, the module will perform the start sequence and transfer load to the generator. In Manual mode, the load will be transferred to the generator if the Engine is already running, however in manual mode, this input will not generate start/stop requests of the Engine.

• Smoke Limiting = This input instructs the module to give a run at idle speed command to the Engine either via an output configured to smoke limit or by data commands when used with supported electronic Engines.

#Polarity: Close or open to activate.

#Action: Select the type of alarm required: Electrical Trip, Shutdown, and Warning.

#Arming: Configures when the input is active: Never, Always, Active from starting (From Starting), Active from the end of the safety timer (From Safety On).

(d). Outputs

→Digital Outputs

Figure 1.9 - Digital Outputs

→Output A, Output B, Output C, and Output D - These labels match the typical wiring diagram.

→Output Sources

#Source: Select what the output is to be used to control.

• Not Used = The output will not change state (Unused).

• Close Gen Output = Used to control the load switching device. Whenever the 3110 module selects the generator to be on load this control source will be active.

• Close Gen Output Pulse = Used to control the load switching device. Whenever the 3110 module selects the generator to be on load this control source will be active for the duration of the Breaker Close Pulse timer, after which it will become inactive again.

• Common Alarm = Active when one or more alarms (of any type) are active.

• Common Shutdown = Active when one or more Shutdown alarms are active.

• Common Warning = Active when one or more Warning alarms are active.

• Energise to Stop = Normally used to control an Energise to Stop solenoid, this output becomes active when the controller wants the set to stop running.

• Fuel Relay = Becomes active when the controller requires the governor/fuel system to be active.

• Open Gen Output = Used to control the load switching device. Whenever the 3110 module selects the generator to be off load this control source will be active.

• Open Gen Output Pulse = Used to control the load switching device. Whenever the 3110 module selects the generator to be off load this control source will be active for the duration of the Breaker Open Pulse timer, after which it will become inactive again.

• Preheat During Preheat Timer = Becomes active when the preheat timer begins. Normally used to control the Engine preheat glow-plugs.

• Preheat Until End of Cranking = Becomes active when the preheat timer begins. Normally used to control the Engine preheat glow-plugs.

• Preheat Until End of Safety Timer = Becomes active when the preheat timer begins. Normally used to control the Engine preheat glow-plugs.

• Preheat Until End of Warming Timer = Becomes active when the preheat timer begins. Normally used to control the Engine preheat glow-plugs.

• Smoke Limiting = Becomes active when the controller requests that the Engine runs at idle speed. As an output, this can be used to give a signal to the Idle input of an Engine speed governor (if available).

• Start Relay = Active when the controller requires the cranking of the Engine.

(e). Timers

→Many timers are associated with alarms. Where this occurs, the timer for the alarm is located on the same page as the alarm setting. Timers not associated with an alarm are located on the timers page.

Figure 2.1 - Timers

#Start Timers

• Start Delay = Used to give a delay before starting in AUTO mode. This timer is activated upon a remote start signal being applied, or upon a start due to mains failure, scheduled run or any other automatic start. Typically this timer is applied to prevent starting upon fleeting remote start signals or short term mains failures.

• Pre-heat = Give a "pre-start" time during which the Preheat output will become active (if configured).

• Smoke Limiting = The amount of time that the Engine will be requested to run at idle speed upon starting. This is typically used to limit emissions at startup.

• Smoke Limiting Off = This should be set to a little longer than the amout of time that the set takes to run up to rated speed after removal of the command to run at idle speed. If this time is too short, the set could be stopped due to underspeed failure. If the time is too long, underspeed protection is disabled until the Smoke limit time off time has expired.

• Warming = The amount of time that the set will run BEFORE being allowed to take load. This is used to warm the engine to prevent excessive wear.

#Stopping Timers

• Return Delay = A delay, used in auto mode only, that allows for short term removal of the request to stop the set before action is taken. This is usually used to ensure the set remains on load before accepting that the start request has been removed.

• Cooling = The amount of time that the set will be made to run OFF LOAD before being stopped. This is to allow the set to cool down and is particularly important for engines with turbo chargers.

• ETS Solenoid Hold = The amount of time the Energise to stop solenoid will be kept energised after the Engine has come to rest. This is used to ensure the set has fully stopped before removal of the stop solenoid control signal.

#Breaker

• Breaker Trip Pulse = The amount of time that Breaker Open Pulse signals will be present when the request to open a breaker is given.

• Breaker Close Pulse = The amount of time that Breaker Close Pulse signals will be present when the request to close a breaker is given.

(f). Generator

The generator page is subdivided into smaller sections. Select the required section with the mouse.

→Generator Options

Figure 2.2 - Generator Options

#Alternator

• Alternator Fitted = There is no alternator in the system, it is an Engine only application. Or an alternator is fitted to the Engine, it is a generator application.

• Poles = The number of poles on the alternator

• AC System = Allows a number of AC systems to be catered for. Although the 3110 module has only a two-wire input, rated to 277V nominal (absolute maximum 305V), it is possible to use the module with different systems as long as the maximum rating is not exceeded. Selecting the AC system shows the connections required for that particular system, along with the relevant connection numbers on the controller.

→Generator Voltage

Figure 2.3 - Generator Voltage Alarms

• Under Voltage Shutdown = Click to enable or disable the alarms. The relevant values below will appear greyed out if the alarm is disabled (IEEE 37.2 - 27AC Undervoltage relay).

• Over Voltage Shutdown = IEEE 37.2 - 59AC Overvoltage relay.

→Generator Frequency

Figure 2.4 - Generator Frequency Alarms

• Under Frequency Shutdown = IEEE 37.2 -81 Frequency relay.

• Over Frequency Shutdown = IEEE 37.2 -81 Frequency relay.

(g). Engine

The engine page is subdivided into smaller sections. Select the required section with the mouse.

• Engine Options

→Engine Options: This item is not adjustable here, it’s read only. To change this item, visit the module menu.

Figure 2.5 - Engine Options

• Charge Alternator Alarm

Click to enable or disable the option. The relevant values below will appear greyed out if the alarm is disabled.

→Crank Disconnect

Figure 2.6 - Crank Disconnect

Crank disconnect settings are used to detect when the set fires during the starting sequence. As the set is cranked, the first parameter that passes it’s crank disconnect setting will result in the cessation of the cranking signal.

Having more than one crank disconnect source allows for a much faster crank disconnect response leading to less wear on the engine and starter components, and provides added safety in case one source is lost, by a blown or tripped fuse for example.

#Options

• Crank Disconnect on Oil Pressure = Click to enable or disable the option. The relevant values below will appear greyed out if the alarm is disabled.

• Check Oil Pressure Prior to Starting = If check oil pressure prior to starting is enabled, the cranking will not be allowed if the oil pressure is not seen as being low. This used as a double check that the Engine is stopped before the starter is engaged.

#Crank Disconnect

• Generator Frequency = Click and drag to change the setting.

• Engine Speed = Type the value or click the up and down arrows to change the settings.

→Speed Settings

• Under Speed Shutdown = Click to enable or disable the option. The relevant values below will appear greyed out if the alarm is disabled.

• Over Speed Shutdown = Type the value or click the up and down arrows to change the settings.

(h). Alternative Configuration

Figure 2.7 - Configuration Options

The Alternative Configuration is provided to allow the system designer to cater for different AC requirements utilising the same generator system. Typically this feature is used by Rental Set Manufacturers where the set is capable of being operated at (for instance) 120V 50Hz and 240V 50Hz using a selector switch, or by taking advantage of the “auto voltage sensing” option of the DSE3110 Series.

Alternative configuration options contain a subset of the main configuration. The adjustable parameters are not discussed here as they are identical to the main configuration options.  

#Additional Note:

DSE3110 Data Sheet - download here.

DSE3110 Operator Manual - download here.

DSE3110 Installation Instructions - download here.

DSE Configuration Suite Software Installation Manual - download here.

Write to Module

Write the currently open configuration settings to the module by click the Write to Module button.

Figure 2.8 - Write to Module

-Click Yes on message box: Write this configuration?

Figure 2.9 - Progress

→Wait the Progress bar until 100%, and click OK.

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