Deif AGC 150 User manual

AGC 150 Stand-alone
Operator's manual
4189341311B

1. Introduction
1.1 Symbols for hazard statements......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 About the operator's manual...............................................................................................................................................................................................3
1.3 Warnings and safety.................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
1.4 Legal information....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2. About the AGC 150 Stand-alone
2.1 Display, buttons and LEDs.....................................................................................................................................................................................................5
2.2 Display settings..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
2.3 Mimic function.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
2.4 Running modes........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
3. Menus
3.1 Menu structure.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
3.2 Parameters menu...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.2.1 Menu numbers..................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
3.2.2 The jump to parameter function............................................................................................................................................................................ 10
3.3 View menu...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
3.3.1 Display views......................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
3.3.2 Display text........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
3.4 Status texts.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
3.5 Service view...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................14
3.6 I/O Setup menu.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................16
3.7 Engine shortcuts......................................................................................................................................................................................................................16
3.7.1 ECU Diagnose and Force Regeneration...............................................................................................................................................................16
3.8 General shortcuts....................................................................................................................................................................................................................17
3.9 Exhaust after-treatment (Tier 4/Stage V)...............................................................................................................................................................18
4. Alarm handling and log list
4.1 Alarm handling...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................21
4.2 Logs menu...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................22
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1. Introduction
1.1 Symbols for hazard statements
DANGER!
This shows dangerous situations.
If the guidelines are not followed, these situations will result in death, serious personal injury, and equipment
damage or destruction.
WARNING
This shows potentially dangerous situations.
If the guidelines are not followed, these situations could result in death, serious personal injury, and equipment
damage or destruction.
CAUTION
This shows low level risk situation.
If the guidelines are not followed, these situations could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
This shows an important notice
Make sure to read this information.
1.2 About the operator's manual
This document gives the necessary information to operate the controller.
CAUTION
Installation errors
Read this document before working with the controller. Failure to do this may result in human injury or damage
to the equipment.
Intended users of the operator's manual
The operator's manual is for the operator that uses the controller regularly.
The manual describes the LEDs, buttons and screens on the controller, alarm handling, and the logs menu.
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1.3 Warnings and safety
Factory settings
The controller is delivered pre-programmed from the factory with a set of default settings. These settings are based on
typical values and may not be correct for your system. You must therefore check all parameters before using the controller.
Data security
To minimise the risk of data security breaches:
• As far as possible, avoid exposing controllers and controller networks to public networks and the Internet.
• Use additional security layers like a VPN for remote access, and install firewall mechanisms.
• Restrict access to authorised persons.
1.4 Legal information
Third party equipment
DEIF takes no responsibility for the installation or operation of any third party equipment, including the genset. Contact the
genset company if you have any doubt about how to install or operate the genset.
Warranty
NOTICE
Warranty
The controller is not to be opened by unauthorised personnel. If opened anyway, the warranty will be lost.
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
© Copyright DEIF A/S. All rights reserved.
Software version
This document is based on the AGC 150 software version 1.16.0.
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2. About the AGC 150 Stand-alone
2.1 Display, buttons and LEDs
No. Name Function
1 Power Green: The controller power is ON.
 The controller power is OFF.
2 Display screen
Resolution: 240 x 128 px.
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.
4 OK Go to the Menu system.
Confirm the selection on the screen.
5 Back Go to the previous page.
6 AUTO mode
The controller automatically starts and stops (and connects and disconnects) the genset. No
operator actions are needed. The controller also automatically opens and closes the mains
breaker (open transitions, since there is no synchronisation).
7 Silence horn Turns off an alarm horn (if configured) and enters the Alarm menu.
8 Shortcut menu Access the Jump menu, Mode selection, Test, Lamp test
9 
mode
The controller cannot automatically start, stop, connect or disconnect the genset, or open and
close the mains breaker.
The operator or an external signal can start, stop, connect or disconnect the genset, or open or
close the mains breaker.
10 Mains symbol Green: Mains voltage and frequency are OK. The controller can close the breaker.
Red: Mains failure.
11 Close breaker Push to close the breaker.
12 Open breaker Push to open the breaker.
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No. Name Function
13 Breaker symbols Green: Breaker is closed.
Red: Breaker failure.
14 Generator
Green: Generator voltage and frequency are OK. The controller can close the breaker.
Green flashing: The generator voltage and frequency are OK, but the V&Hz OK timer is still
running. The controller cannot close the breaker.
Red: The generator voltage is too low to measure.
15 Engine
Green: There is running feedback.
Green flashing: The engine is getting ready.
Red: The engine is not running, or there is no running feedback.
16 Stop Stops the genset if  or Manual is selected.
17 Start Starts the genset if  or Manual is selected.
18 Load symbol Green: The supply voltage and frequency are OK.
Red: Supply voltage/frequency failure.
2.2 Display settings
To adjust for ambient lighting, configure the display settings.
Parameters > Basic settings > Controller settings > Display > Display control
Parameter Text Range Default
9151 Backlight dimmer 0 to 15 * 12
9152 Green LEDs dimmer 1 to 15 * 15
9153 Red LEDs dimmer 1 to 15 * 15
9154 Contrast level  to  0
9155 Sleep mode timer 1 to 1800 s 60 s
9156 Enable  mode timer) OFF
ON ON
9157 Alarm Jump OFF
ON ON
9158 Engineering units Bar/Celsius
PSI/Fahrenheit Bar/Celsius
NOTE * Low numbers are minimum brightness and high numbers are maximum brightness.
2.3 Mimic function
With the mimic function you can select how the control buttons and LEDs are shown on the controller's display.
Parameters > Basic settings > Controller settings > Display > LED mimic
Parameter no. Item Range
6082 LED mimic
Standard with genset
Standard
Guided with genset
Guided
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Standard
The control buttons and LEDs are shown.
If you stop the genset, the motor/generator symbols are not shown.
Standard with genset
The control buttons and LEDs are shown.
If you the stop the genset, the motor/generator symbols are shown
in red.
Guided
Active control buttons and LEDs are shown inactive are not shown.
Example: The AGC 150 Stand-alone is in  mode, and the
genset is not operating. Only the start button is shown, as this is
the only possible action.
Guided with genset
Active control buttons, LEDs and the motor/generator symbols are
shown, inactive are not shown.
Example: The AGC 150 Stand-alone is in  mode. The
genset is not operating. The only possible action is to start the
genset, and so only the start button and the red motor/generator
symbols are shown.
All Mimic settings
Red breaker symbol:
• Breaker position failure
• Breaker close failure
2.4 Running modes
The controller has three different running modes, a block mode and a test mode. Push the Shortcut button and select
Running Modes to see the running modes and block mode. Configure the test mode in Parameters > Power set points
> Test. To select the test mode push the Shortcut button and select Start Test.
Mode Description
AUTO The controller automatically starts and stops (and connects and disconnects) the genset. The operator
cannot start a sequence manually.

The controller cannot automatically start, stop, connect and disconnect the genset or open and close the
mains breaker. The operator can start these sequences using the buttons on the controller, Modbus
commands or the digital inputs. If the genset starts in semi-auto mode, it will operate at nominal values.
MANUAL The operator can use the digital increase/decrease inputs (if they are configured) and the Start and Stop
buttons. When the genset starts in manual mode, it will start without subsequent regulation.
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Mode Description
BLOCK The controller cannot start a sequence, for example the start sequence. Select the block mode when you do
maintenance work on the genset.
Test The test sequence will start when you select the test mode.
NOTE The genset will shut down if you select the block mode while the engine is operating.
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3. Menus
3.1 Menu structure
The controller has two menu systems, which can be used without password entry:
•The View menu system: Shows the operating status and values. The system has 20 configurable windows, that can be
entered with the arrow buttons.
•The Parameters menu system: The operator can see the controller's parameters. A password is necessary to change
the parameter settings.
3.2 Parameters menu
You can configure the controller in the parameters menu and you can also find information, which is not available in the
view menu. From the view menu, push the button to find the parameters menu. Use the and buttons to find
the different parameters and select with the button.
Parameters menu example
This is an example of how to change the nominal voltage settings.
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3.2.1 Menu numbers
Each parameter has a menu number. You can find the number in the upper right corner on the display screen.
You can also find the menu number with the utility software:
1. Select Parameters from the toolbar on the left.
2. Set the view mode to list. The view mode can be found in the left corner of the screen.
3. The menu numbers are in the Channel column.
3.2.2 The jump to parameter function
If you know the menu number for a parameter, you can use the jump to parameter function to go directly to the parameter.
On the controller
1. From the view menu, push the Shortcut button to see the jump to parameter function:
2. Use the and buttons to go to Jump to parameter and push the button.
3. Use the and buttons to change the numbers, and push the button to save. Use the and buttons to
move to the next number.
3.3 View menu
The view menu is shown when the controller is turned on, and you can see the operating status and values. The event and
alarms list will also be shown if an alarm is on.
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1. Operating status
2. Values and information
3. Page number
The view menu has 20 different display views. Use the and buttons to select a view.
Push
3.3.1 Display views
The controller has 20 different display views and 17 of the views are pre-configured. You can configure the views with the
utility software.
Line View 1 View 2 View 3 View 4 View 5
1 G 0.00PF 0kW Speed detection Run absolute 0hrs G 0 0 0V Energy total 0kWh
2 G 0.00kVA 0kvar Water temp. detection Serv 1 0d 0h G 0 0 0A Date and Time
3 G L1 0.0Hz 0V Oil pres. detection Start attempts 0 G 0.00 0.00 0.00Hz MB operations 0
4 G 0 0 0A Fuel level detection  Voltage 0V G PF 0.00 0.00
0.00 GB operations 0
5 BB L1 0.0Hz 0V  0.0V - G 0 0 0kW -
Line View 6 View 7 View 8 View 9 View 10
1 - After treatment Engine dashboard EIC T. Coolant  and P total
2 Synchroniser II EIC Tier 4 Icons EIC Engine Icons EIC T. Turbo Oil Current and Q total
3 - - - EIC T. Exh. Right Pf and kW %
4 - - - EIC T. Oil GOV and AVR
output
5 - EIC Regeneration info - EIC T. Fuel Ramp down/up
setpoint
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Line View 11 View 12 View 13 View 14 View 15
1 P GTot and P % G Angle L1L2 0deg P 0kW 0% P available 0kW  Angle 0deg
2 Q GTot and Q % G Angle L2L3 0deg Q 0kvar 0% P available 0% G Angle L1L2 0deg
3 BB freq and G freq G Angle L3L1 0deg S 0kVA 0% P consumed 0kW BB Angle L1L2
0deg
4 BB  and G  AVR reg. type - P consumed 0% BB Angle L2L3
0deg
5 kW % and kvar % GOV reg. type - - -
Line View 16 View 17 View 18 View 19 View 20
1 G  G f-L1 0.00Hz - - -
2 G  0V G f-L2 0.00Hz - - -
3 G  0V G f-L3 0.00Hz - - -
4 G  0V - - - -
5 G  - - - -
3.3.2 Display text
Configure the display views
You can configure the display views with the utility software:
1. Select the Configuration of the user views button in the toolbar.
2. In the pop-up window, select the display view you want to change.
3. Select the display line you want to change.
4. In the pop-up window, select the text you want and click OK.
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Display text
You can select five of the display texts for each display view.
3.4 Status texts
Status text Condition
ACCESS LOCK The configurable input is activated, and the operator tries to activate one of the blocked keys.
AMF ACTIVE The controller is in auto mode during a mains failure.
AMF AUTO The mains controller is in auto mode and ready to respond.
AMF MAN The controller is in manual mode and waiting for operator input.
AMF SEMI The controller is in semi-automatic mode and waiting for operator input.
Aux. test ##.#V ####s The battery test is activated.
BLOCK Block mode is activated.
COOLING DOWN ###s Cooling-down period is activated.
DERATED TO #####kW Displays the ramp-down set point.
DG BLOCKED FOR START The generator has stopped and has active alarm(s).
EXT. START ORDER A planned AMF sequence is activated (without a mains failure).
EXT. STOP TIME ###s The extended stop timer is running.
FULL TEST Test mode is activated.
FULL TEST ###.#min Test mode is activated and test timer counting down.
GB ON BLOCKED The generator is running, the GB is open and there is an active Trip GB alarm.
GB TRIP EXTERNALLY Some external equipment has tripped the breaker. An external trip is logged in the event log.
GENSET STOPPING Cooling down has finished.
Hz/V OK IN ###s The voltage and frequency on the genset is OK. When the timer runs out the generator breaker
can be closed.
IDLE RUN The Idle run function is active. The genset will not stop until a timer has expired.
IDLE RUN ###.#min The Idle run function is active. The genset will not stop until the timer has expired.
ISLAND ACTIVE The controller is in auto mode and supplying power while not connected to a mains supply.
ISLAND AUTO The mains controller is in auto mode and ready to respond.
ISLAND MAN The controller is in manual mode and waiting for operator input.
ISLAND SEMI The controller is in semi-automatic mode and waiting for operator input.
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Status text Condition
LOAD TAKE OVER MAN The controller is in manual mode and waiting for operator input.
LOAD TAKE OVER SEMI The controller is in semi-automatic mode and waiting for operator input.
LOAD TEST Test mode is activated.
LOAD TEST ###.#min Test mode is activated and test timer counting down.
LTO ACTIVE The controller is in auto mode and taking over the load.
MAINS FAILURE Mains failure and mains failure timer expired.
MAINS FAILURE IN ###s The frequency or voltage measurement is outside the limits. The timer shown is the mains
failure delay.
MAINS f OK DEL ####s Mains frequency is OK after a mains failure. The timer shown is the mains OK delay.
MAINS U OK DEL ####s The mains voltage is OK after a mains failure. The timer shown is the mains OK delay.
MB TRIP EXTERNALLY Some external equipment (not the controller) has tripped the breaker. An external trip is
logged in the event log.
READY AMF AUTO The genset controller is in auto mode and the genset is stopped.
READY ISLAND AUTO The genset controller is in auto mode and the genset is stopped.
READY LTO AUTO The genset controller is in auto mode and the genset is stopped.
SELECT GENSET MODE No genset mode has been selected.
SHUTDOWN OVERRIDE The configurable input is active.
SIMPLE TEST Test mode is activated.
SIMPLE TEST ###.#min Test mode is activated and test timer counting down.
START DG(s) IN ###s The start genset set point has been exceeded. The genset will start when the timer expires.
START PREPARE The start prepare relay is activated.
START RELAY OFF The start relay is deactivated during the start sequence.
START RELAY ON The start relay is activated.
STOP DG(s) IN ###s The stop genset set point has been exceeded. The genset will stop when the timer expires.
3.5 Service view
You can use the service view to see the status of the controller. You can change the passwords in the service menu, but not
the other controller settings.
From the view menu, push the button and select Service View . Use the and buttons to go through the
parameters in the service view, and use the button to select the parameters.
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Service view example
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3.6 I/O Setup menu
You can configure digital inputs, multi inputs, digital outputs, and external inputs/outputs on the controller.
On the controller
1. Push the OK button to see the different menus.
2. Select I/O Setup.
3. Select the type of input you want to configure, for example digital inputs.
4. Select the digital input you want configure, for example digital input 39.
5. Configure the parameters for digital input 39.
I/O Setup example
3.7 Engine shortcuts
3.7.1 ECU Diagnose and Force Regeneration
You can activate ECU diagnose from the engine shortcuts menu. You can also use the menu to inhibit or force regeneration.
ECU Diagnose
Use ECU Diagnose to read ECU data without starting the engine.
To activate ECU diagnose on the controller:
1. Push the Shortcut button.
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2. Select Engine shortcuts.
3. Select ECU Diagnose.
The diagnostics timer is activated when you select ECU Diagnose, and the controller starts to read the ECU data when the
diagnostic timer expires. To configure this timer, go to Parameters in the utility software and select parameter 6701.
Force Regeneration
To inhibit or force regeneration:
1. Push the Shortcut button.
2. Select Engine shortcuts.
3. Select Force Regeneration.
4. Select Inhibit or Force.
3.8 General shortcuts
You can see your configured shortcuts in the General shortcuts menu. If you have not configured a shortcut, then the menu
is empty. Use the shortcuts when the controller is in  and manual mode.
More information
See General shortcuts in the AGC 150 Stand-alone Designer's handbook for how to configure the general
shortcuts.
On the controller
1. From the view menu, push the Shortcut button to see the menu.
2. Use the Up and Down buttons to go to General shortcuts , and push the button.
3. Use the Up and Down buttons to go to select a shortcut.
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3.9 Exhaust after-treatment  4/Stage 
AGC 150 meets the Tier 4  V requirements. The user can use the display to monitor (and control) both the
engine, and the exhaust after-treatment system.
After-treatment page
No. Referent Symbol Description
1 After-treatment status -
2 Engine emission system failure Emission failure or malfunction.
3 Diesel Particle Filter  Regeneration is needed.
4 Page name -
5 Controller status -
6 Diesel Particle Filter  Inhibit Regeneration is inhibited.
7 High temperature - Regeneration There is a high temperature and regeneration is in process.
8 HC burn-off Hydrocarbon accumulation that requires burn-off.
9 Engine emission system failure level Emission failure or malfunction, with the severity.
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No. Referent Symbol Description
10 Diesel Particle Filter  level Regeneration needed, with the severity.
11 DEF level warning Low DEF level.
12 DEF shutdown DEF problem stops normal operation.
13 DEF level inducement
Mid-level inducement.
Severe inducement.
14 Diesel Exhaust Fluid  DEF quality is low.
Engine dashboard
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No. Referent Symbol Description
1 Water in fuel There is water in the fuel.
2 Engine interface status An engine warning.
3 Page name - -
4 Controller status -
5 Engine interface status An engine shutdown.
6 Engine interface status An engine malfunction.
7 Cold start The engine is cold.
8 High engine coolant temperature The engine coolant temperature is high.
9 Low engine oil pressure The engine oil pressure is low.
10 Fuel filter clogging The fuel filter is blocked.
11 Air filter clogging The air filter is blocked.
12 LIMIT lamp Only for MTU engines.
13 Oil change The engine needs an oil change.
14 High engine oil temperature The engine oil temperature is high.
NOTE Grey symbols show that communication is available for the referent. An engine type might not support all of the
referents.
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