ASEA AC100Q-3 User manual

Operations Manual
for the ASEA Power Systems
Model AC100Q-3
3 Phase Yacht Power Converter
619051
Issued 9/24/2012

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CERTIFICATION
ASEA Power Systems certifies that this product was thoroughly tested and inspected and found to meet or
exceed its published specifications when shipped from the factory.
WARRANTY
ASEA Power Systems warrants each unit to be free from defects in material and workmanship. For a
period of 18 months after purchase or 12 months after installation (whichever is shorter), ASEA Power
Systems will repair or replace any defective module provided the unit has been installed and operated in a
manner according to this manual. A thorough inventory of spare parts & modules is maintained at our
factory. Our world-wide sales/support facilities also inventory a complement of spare parts and modules.
ASEA Power Systems is not responsible for consequential damage arising from the use of its equipment.
It does not apply to extensively modified or non-standard systems. Debit memos for returned units are
not accepted, and will cause return of the system without repair.
LIFE SUPPORT POLICY
ASEA Power Systems does not authorize the use of any of its products or systems for use an AC voltage
supply (source) for life support systems. Life support systems are devices which support or sustain life,
and whose failure to perform, when properly used in accordance with this Operations Manual, can be
reasonably expected to result in significant injury to the user.

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1 USING THIS MANUAL
This manual has been written as an Operations Manual. Installation, Operations, and
Preventative Maintenance are covered in detail. This manual will cover the following model:
AC100Q-3 100kVA 3 Phase Yacht Power Converter
Please note that these converters are capable of being paralleled for higher power applications.
The Model AC100Q-3 can be paralleled to produce the following models:
AC200Q-3/2 200kVA 3 Phase Yacht Power Converter
AC300Q-3/3 300kVA 3 Phase Yacht Power Converter
AC400Q-3/4 400kVA 3 Phase Yacht Power Converter
It is important that the operator reads this manual prior to installing and operating the converter.
A thorough understanding of the information covered in this manual is required for proper
installation and operation.
If any questions arise while reading this manual, the user is encouraged to call ASEA Power
Systems. ASEA Power Systems is located at:
ASEA Power Systems
15602 Commerce Lane
Huntington Beach, CA. 92649
Phone [phone]
FAX [phone]
Web http://www.aseapower.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CERTIFICATION ...........................................................................................................................2
WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................................2
1 USING THIS MANUAL.....................................................................................................3
2 SAFETY NOTICES.............................................................................................................6
3 INTRODUCTION TO THE CONVERTER.......................................................................8
4 SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................10
4.1 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................10
4.1.1 Input Service..............................................................................................10
4.1.2 Output Service ...........................................................................................10
4.1.3 Control, Metering, and Status....................................................................12
4.2 PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................................................12
4.2.1 Mechanical ............................................................................................12
4.2.2 Environmental............................................................................................12
5 INSTALLATION ..............................................................................................................13
5.1 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION.......................................................................14
5.2 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION.........................................................................17
5.2.1 Input Power Connections...........................................................................18
5.2.2 Output Power Connections........................................................................18
5.2.3 Grounding..................................................................................................20
5.2.4 Multi-Cabinet Connections........................................................................21
5.2.5 Seamless Transfer Connections.................................................................22
5.2.6 Other Optional Connections ......................................................................23
6 OPERATION.....................................................................................................................24
6.1 POWER TURN-ON PROCEDURE......................................................................24
6.1.1 Systems Not Equipped With The Seamless Transfer Option....................26
6.1.2 Systems Equipped With The Seamless Transfer Option...........................27
6.2 MULTI-CABINET TURN-ON PROCEDURE ....................................................29
6.3 AUTO-RESTART FEATURE ..............................................................................30
6.3.1 Operation....................................................................................................31
6.4 TURN-OFF PROCEDURE...................................................................................32
6.4.1 Systems Not Equipped With The Seamless Transfer Option....................32
6.4.2 Systems Equipped With The Seamless Transfer Option...........................33
6.5 REMOTE COMMUNICATION...........................................................................34
6.5.1 RS-232C/SCPI...........................................................................................35
6.5.2 RS-485/Modbus.........................................................................................36

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7 SOFTWARE FEATURES.................................................................................................39
7.1 GENERAL.............................................................................................................39
7.2 LOAD MANAGEMENT.......................................................................................39
7.3 LOAD MANAGEMENT OPERATION...............................................................41
7.3.1 Shore Cord Alarm, Single, Master, and Slave converters .........................41
7.3.2 Shore Cord Setup, Single, Master, or Slave Converters............................42
7.3.3 Voltage Droop, Single or Master Converters ............................................43
7.3.4 Automatic Transfer to Generator, Single or Master Converters (Seamless
Transfer installed)......................................................................................44
7.3.5 Quick Setup of Shore Cord Alarm, Single, Master, or Slave Converters..45
7.4 GENERATOR FREQUENCY ANALYSIS .........................................................46
7.5 CONVERTER OUTPUT IMPEDANCE CONTROL...........................................46
7.6 AGC CONTROL...................................................................................................47
7.7 kW-HOUR METER AND MAXIMUM POWER LEVEL DISPLAY.................48
7.8 CONVERTER OUTPUT VOLTAGE CONTROL...............................................49
7.9 EVENT LOG.........................................................................................................50
8 TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND DIAGNOSTICS..............................................................52
8.1 COMMON PROBLEMS.......................................................................................52
8.2 FAILURE AND WARNING MESSAGES...........................................................53
8.3 INFO DISPLAY ....................................................................................................53
8.4 STATUS WORDS.................................................................................................54
8.5 GATHERING DATA............................................................................................54
8.6 SOFTWARE TOOLS............................................................................................54
8.7 POWER MODULE SWITCH...............................................................................56
8.8 POWER MODULE FUSES ..................................................................................56
9 CALIBRATION ................................................................................................................57
10 MAINTENANCE..............................................................................................................59
11 INTERNATIONAL POWER FORM REFERENCE........................................................60
12 INDEX...............................................................................................................................67
FIGURES
1 SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM...........................................................................................8
2 MECHANICAL OUTLINE...............................................................................................15
3 CONTROLS ......................................................................................................................16
4 INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTIONS........................................................................19
5 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ..........................................................................................24
6 RS-232C PINOUT.............................................................................................................35
7 RS-485 CONNECTIONS..................................................................................................36
8 STATUS WORD BIT DEFINITIONS..............................................................................55
9 POWER MODULE SWITCH AND LED.........................................................................56
10 POWER MODULE FUSES ..............................................................................................56

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2 SAFETY NOTICES
Each shore power converter is capable of transferring large amounts of electrical energy very
quickly. This quality is fundamental to a high performance power converter. International
symbols are used throughout this manual to stress important information. Read the text below
each symbol carefully and use professional skills and prudent care when performing the actions
described by the text.
THE CAUTION SYMBOL (TRIANGLE ENCLOSING AN EXCLAMATION POINT)
INDICATES A CONDITION THAT COULD SERIOUSLY DAMAGE EQUIPMENT AND
POSSIBLY INJURE PERSONNEL. CAUTIONS WILL BE PRESENTED IN THIS
FORM. ALL CAUTIONS SHOULD BE RIGOROUSLY OBSERVED.
THE WARNING SYMBOL (TRIANGLE WITH A LIGHTNING BOLT) IS USED TO
SIGNAL THE PRESENCE OF A POSSIBLE SERIOUS, LIFE THREATENING
CONDITION. A CONDITION THAT IS HAZARDOUS TO BOTH PERSONNEL AND
EQUIPMENT WILL BE ISSUED AS A WARNING. ALL WARNINGS WILL BE
PRESENTED IN THIS FORM.

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THIS EQUIPMENT CONTAINS HIGH ENERGY, LOW IMPEDANCE
CIRCUITS! LETHAL POTENTIALS ARE CONTAINED WITHIN THE
SYSTEM EVEN WHEN IT APPEARS NON-OPERATIONAL.
CARE MUST BE EXERCISED WHEN SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT IN
ORDER TO PREVENT SERIOUS OPERATOR INJURY OR EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE.
DO NOT WORK ON OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT UNLESS YOU ARE
FULLY QUALIFIED TO DO SO. NEVER WORK ALONE.
THE EQUIPMENT IS NOT IGNITION RATED; IT MUST NOT BE OPERATED
IN AREAS WHERE COMBUSTIBLE GASES MAY ACCUMULATE.
DO NOT REMOVE THE SHORE CORD FROM THE DOCK PEDESTAL
WITHOUT FIRST OPENING THE DOCK OR YACHT BREAKER. FAILURE
TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE CONVERTER AND
PEDESTAL.
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING WHEN SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ARE
REQUIRED:
REMOVE ALL JEWELRY FROM ARMS AND NECK WHEN SERVICING THIS
EQUIPMENT. THIS PREVENTS THE POSSIBILITY OF SHORTING
THROUGH THE JEWELRY, OR ELECTROCUTION OF THE OPERATOR.
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT TO
PREVENT EYE INJURY DUE TO FLYING PARTICLES CAUSED BY
ACCIDENTAL SHORT CIRCUIT CONDITIONS.
DO NOT REMOVE ANY PANELS OR COVERS WITHOUT FIRST OPENING
ALL SHORE POWER AND SWITCHGEAR CIRCUIT BREAKERS
DISTRIBUTING POWER TO AND FROM THE CONVERTER, AND THEN
REMOVING THE INPUT SERVICE.
SERVICE SHOULD BE REFERRED TO PERSONNEL AUTHORIZED BY THE
FACTORY TO SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT.

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3 INTRODUCTION TO THE CONVERTERS
The AC100Q-3 is a high performance Yacht Power Converter utilizing dual-conversion
technology. The systems will accept any three phase input service with a frequency between
40-70Hertz, and a voltage between 170-520VAC (with limited power capabilities while operating
within the under-300VAC input voltage range).
The output power form has been programmed at the factory for the voltage and frequency required
by your yacht.
Dual-conversion technology is the preferred technique for AC power conversion, and was chosen
for the system. In this technology, the shore power service is isolated by the transformer, then,
converted to DC power by the phase multiplier power supplies. The output inverters then convert
the DC power back to the required AC form (both voltage and frequency) required by the yacht.
FIGURE 1 SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM

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Being a converter designed from the ground up specifically for the yachting industry, all efforts
have been made to produce a system capable of withstanding the marine environment. The
system is constructed using a modular approach where the converter consists of a control module
(upper), three power modules (middle), and a transformer module (bottom). This allows the
converter to be broken down into five parts to facilitate its movement into a vessel through existing
personnel entry points. All system components are packaged in drip-proof, dust-resistant,
aluminum (control and power modules) and stainless steel (bottom) chassis. Major components
are internally modular, allowing a simple exchange in the unlikely event of failure. Maintenance
and service are performed through top access to the upper control module, exchange of power
modules, and front/top access to the transformer module.
Fan speed control is provided. Internal cooling fans will run at full rpm when the converter is at
full load, and minimal speed while unloaded.
System operation is managed through three basic operators:
A safety disconnect on the front of the enclosure is used for securing input service during periods
of disuse, when maintenance and/or service is in-process, or when an emergency shutdown is
needed.
Three membrane switch groups in the control console—SHORE POWER, CONVERTER
POWER, and SHIP’S POWER—provide normal operation of the system. Each switch group
contains an ON and OFF switch with associated LED indicators.
Each power module has an ON/OFF switch for disconnecting the power module from the
converter when non-operational—the converter may be operated with one or two power modules
in-service.
In addition to the basic function of power conversion, each converter provides the user with a
sophisticated power analysis and monitoring capacity. All parameters for input and output
power, along with operations and status information, are available on the front panel display
console. Various displays are selected through a long life, sealed membrane switch panel.
For additional information on controls and indicators, please refer to Section 6.

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4 SPECIFICATIONS
4.1 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Parameter AC100Q-3
4.1.1 Input Service
Input Power Form Three Phase
Input Voltage Range 170-520VAC
Input Frequency Range 40-70 Hertz
Input Current, Max. Three Phase 145 ARMS
Input Current, Soft Start, Max. 53 ARMS
Input Current Distortion <8% THD @ rated load
Input Power Factor >0.98 @ rated load
4.1.2 Output Service
Output Power Rating 100kVA @ 0.85 p.f.
Output Power Form Three-Phase 220/380 VAC,230/400 VAC, 240/416 VAC, 254/440 VAC,
and 277/480VAC
Output Frequency 50 or 60 Hertz
Output Frequency Accuracy 0.01%
Output Voltage Distortion < 1.5% THD
Output Voltage Line Regulation 0.50%
Output Voltage Load Regulation 1.0%
Output Voltage Response Time 0.20 msec.
Output Current, Continuous Refer to Table 1 on the following page for basic ratings.
Output Current, Peak 250% of cont. rating
Output Current, Surge 165% of cont. rating
Conversion Efficiency 93% @ rated load