Electronic Modular Control Panel II+ (EMCP II+) for EUI Engines Caterpillar


Inaccurate Display of Voltage or Current or Power - Troubleshoot

Usage:

3516B 1NW



Illustration 1g00481725

Functional Block Diagram Of AC Voltage Display in EMCP II+

Table 1
AC Voltage Range Selection    
GSC+ P20 Setpoint     External Potential Transformer     AC Transformer Box (ATB+) Input Voltage Range     GSC+ Internal Multiplier     Jumper    
700     None     0 - 700     5     Required    
150     None     0 - 150     1     None    
300     2:1     0 - 150     2     None    
500     3.33:1     0 - 150     3.33     None    
600     4:1     0 - 150     4     None    
750     5:1     0 - 150     5     None    
3000     20:1     0 - 150     20     None    
4500     30:1     0 - 150     30     None    
5250     35:1     0 - 150     35     None    
9000     60:1     0 - 150     60     None    
15000     100:1     0 - 150     100     None    
18000     120:1     0 - 150     120     None    
30000     200:1     0 - 150     200     None    

The AC voltage and/or current values are inaccurate.

Note: See Testing And Adjusting, "AC Voltage Range - Adjust".

The P20 setpoint determines the proper AC voltage range. P20 determines the internal multiplier that are used by the GSC+ for calculating AC voltage. The GSC+ uses the internal multiplier in order to compensate for the turn ratio of the external potential transformers. The turn ratio of the external potential transformers must match the internal multiplier in order to ensure an accurate AC voltage calculation by the GSC+.

The jumper block is located in the relay module. The jumper block connects a "divide-by-five circuit" to the AC voltage input of the GSC+. The "divide-by-five circuit" reduces the AC voltage input to a controllable level for the GSC+ when P20 is 700. When setpoint P20 is 700, a multiplier of five is needed to compensate for the presence of the "divide-by-five circuit". This is done even though no external potential transformer is present.

Note: When P20 is programmed to a value that is other than 700, the jumper block should NOT be installed. This prevents an inaccurate voltage calculation by the GSC+. The other values (150 through 30,000) are used with an external potential transformer. The values result in input voltages from 0 to 150 ACV at the AC Transformer Box (ATB+). No further reduction of the input voltage is required.

Do the following procedure to determine the cause of inaccurate AC voltage and/or current values on the GSC+.

  1. Check the setpoints P20 and P21. In order for the GSC+ to operate correctly, the current transformers (CT) must have 5 amp secondary winding. See Testing And Adjusting, "Engine/Generator Setpoint Viewing OP2" and Testing And Adjusting, "Engine/Generator Programming OP5". The factory setpoints are: 700 V P20 and 600 A P21. The setpoints should be correct for the generator set application.

  1. Refer to table 1 and illustration 1 in order to help determine the proper setpoints and any necessary external potential transformers.

  1. If only the voltage is inaccurate, check the jumper for the AC voltage range for correct installation. The jumper should be installed for systems with an AC voltage input of 700 volts. (P20 = 700). The jumper should NOT be installed for systems with 150 volt AC voltage inputs. Also, the jumper should be NOT installed for any unit with external potential transformers. For information regarding the installation of the jumper, see Testing And Adjusting, "AC Voltage Range - Adjust".

  1. Check Systems Operation, "Voltmeter/Ammeter Programming OP8". OP8 is the option for programming the calibration value of the voltmeter and the ammeter. The calibration values that are written on the ATB+ bar code sticker must be programmed into the GSC+. This ensures accurate voltage values and current values.

  1. Check the AC offset adjustment. See Systems Operation, "AC Offset Adjustment OP10". If necessary, set the voltage offsets to 0%.

Note: The adjusted voltages are only displayed on the GSC+. The adjusted voltages will NOT be transmitted over the CAT data link to other modules. The adjusted voltages are NOT used for determining the fault thresholds for protective relaying functions. In both cases, the values that are not adjusted for AC voltage are still determined by the GSC+. These values will be used instead of the displayed values.




Illustration 2g00481733

Polarity Of Current Transformers

Note: If the readings of the power meter on the GSC+ are inaccurate, check the power factor. Also check the power for each individual phase. Hold the power meter key for more than five seconds. If the readings for any individual phase are inaccurate, check the polarity of the current transformers (CT) in the generator housing. If the polarity of the current transformers is correct, replace the ATB+.

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