DSEGenset DSE8620 MKII User manual

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DEEP SEA ELECTRONICS
DSE8620 MKII Operator Manual
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Author: Bedig Boghossian

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section
Page
1INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................. 9
1.1 CLARIFICATION OF NOTATION..........................................................................................11
1.2 GLOSSARY OF TERMS ........................................................................................................11
1.3 BIBLIOGRAPHY .................................................................................................................... 13
1.3.1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS...................................................................................13
1.3.2 MANUALS ....................................................................................................................... 13
1.3.3 TRAINING GUIDES ........................................................................................................14
1.3.4 THIRD PARTY DOCUMENTS ........................................................................................ 15
2DSE8610 MKII & DSE8620 MKII APPLICATION SELECTION MENU............. 16
3SPECIFICATION................................................................................................ 18
3.1 OPERATING TEMPERATURE..............................................................................................18
3.1.1 SCREEN HEATER OPERATION.................................................................................... 18
3.2 REQUIREMENTS FOR UL ....................................................................................................18
3.3 TERMINAL SPECIFICATION ................................................................................................ 19
3.4 POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS..................................................................................... 19
3.4.1 MODULE SUPPLY INSTRUMENTATION DISPLAY......................................................19
3.5 VOLTAGE & FREQUENCY SENSING.................................................................................. 20
3.6 CURRENT SENSING .............................................................................................................20
3.6.1 VA RATING OF THE CTS............................................................................................... 21
3.6.2 CT POLARITY ................................................................................................................. 22
3.6.3 CT PHASING................................................................................................................... 22
3.6.4 CT CLASS ....................................................................................................................... 22
3.7 INPUTS...................................................................................................................................23
3.7.1 DIGITAL INPUTS ............................................................................................................23
3.7.2 EMERGENCY STOP ...................................................................................................... 23
3.7.3 ANALOGUE INPUTS ......................................................................................................24
3.7.3.1 ANALOGUE INPUT A ..............................................................................................24
3.7.3.2 ANALOGUE INPUT B, C & D .................................................................................. 25
3.7.4 CHARGE FAIL INPUT.....................................................................................................26
3.7.5 MAGNETIC PICK-UP ...................................................................................................... 26
3.8 OUTPUTS...............................................................................................................................27
3.8.1 DC OUTPUTS A & B (FUEL & START) ..........................................................................27
3.8.2 CONFIGURABLE VOLT-FREE RELAY OUTPUTS C & D .............................................27
3.8.3 CONFIGURABLE DC OUTPUTS E, F, G, H, I, J, K & L................................................. 27
3.8.4 GOVERNOR CONTROL OUTPUT .................................................................................27
3.8.5 AVR CONTROL OUTPUT...............................................................................................27
3.9 COMMUNICATION PORTS ...................................................................................................28
3.10 COMMUNICATION PORT USAGE....................................................................................29
3.10.1 USB SLAVE PORT (PC CONFIGURATION)..................................................................29
3.10.2 USB HOST PORT (DATA LOGGING) ............................................................................29
3.10.3 RS232 PORT...................................................................................................................30
3.10.3.1 RECOMMENDED EXTERNAL MODEMS ...............................................................30
3.10.3.2 RECOMMENDED PC RS232 SERIAL PORT ADD-ONS .......................................31
3.10.4 RS485 PORT...................................................................................................................32
3.10.4.1 CABLE SPECIFICATION.........................................................................................32
3.10.4.2 RECOMMENDED PC RS485 SERIAL PORT ADD-ONS .......................................33
3.10.4.3 RS485 USED FOR MODBUS ENGINE CONNECTION .........................................34
3.10.5 ETHERNET PORT .......................................................................................................... 35
3.10.5.1 MODBUS TCP .........................................................................................................35
3.10.5.2 SNMP ....................................................................................................................... 36
3.10.5.3 DIRECT PC CONNECTION..................................................................................... 37
3.10.5.4 CONNECTION TO BASIC ETHERNET...................................................................38
3.10.5.5 CONNECTION TO COMPANY ETHERNET INFRASTRUCTURE ......................... 39
3.10.5.6 CONNECTION TO THE INTERNET........................................................................ 40

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3.10.5.7 FIREWALL CONFIGURATION FOR INTERNET ACCESS ....................................41
3.10.6 MSC (MULTI-SET COMMUNICATIONS) LINK .............................................................. 42
3.10.7 CAN PORT (REDUNDANT MSC)................................................................................... 42
3.10.8 ECU PORT (J1939)......................................................................................................... 43
3.10.8.1 J1939-75 .................................................................................................................. 44
3.10.9 DSENET®(EXPANSION MODULES).............................................................................45
3.10.9.1 DSENET® USED FOR MODBUS ENGINE CONNECTION .................................... 46
3.11 SOUNDER .......................................................................................................................... 47
3.11.1 ADDING AN EXTERNAL SOUNDER .............................................................................47
3.12 ACCUMULATED INSTRUMENTATION ............................................................................ 47
3.13 DIMENSIONS AND MOUNTING........................................................................................48
3.13.1 DIMENSIONS.................................................................................................................. 48
3.13.2 PANEL CUTOUT............................................................................................................. 48
3.13.3 WEIGHT ..........................................................................................................................48
3.13.4 FIXING CLIPS ................................................................................................................. 49
3.13.5 CABLE TIE FIXING POINTS........................................................................................... 50
3.13.6 SILICON SEALING GASKET.......................................................................................... 50
3.14 APPLICABLE STANDARDS ............................................................................................. 51
3.14.1 ENCLOSURE CLASSIFICATIONS .................................................................................53
3.14.1.1 IP CLASSIFICATIONS.............................................................................................53
3.14.1.2 NEMA CLASSIFICATIONS...................................................................................... 53
4INSTALLATION................................................................................................. 54
4.1 USER CONNECTIONS .......................................................................................................... 54
4.2 CONNECTION DESCRIPTIONS ...........................................................................................55
4.2.1 DC SUPPLY, E-STOP INPUT, DC OUTPUTS & CHARGE FAIL INPUT.......................55
4.2.2 ANALOGUE SENSOR INPUTS & CAN ..........................................................................56
4.2.3 MPU, ECU, MSC & DSENET®........................................................................................57
4.2.4 OUTPUT C & D & V1 (GENERATOR) VOLTAGE & FREQUENCY SENSING .............58
4.2.5 V2 MAINS(UTILITY) VOLTAGE & FREQUENCY SENSING .........................................58
4.2.6 CURRENT TRANSFORMERS........................................................................................ 59
4.2.6.1 GENERATOR CURRENT TRANSFORMERS ........................................................ 59
4.2.6.2 MAINS (UTILITY) CURRENT TRANSFORMERS ................................................... 59
4.2.6.3 CT CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................. 60
4.2.7 DIGITAL INPUTS ............................................................................................................60
4.2.8 RS485.............................................................................................................................. 61
4.2.9 RS232.............................................................................................................................. 62
4.2.10 USB SLAVE (PC CONFIGURATION) CONNECTOR .................................................... 63
4.2.11 USB HOST (DATA LOGGING) CONNECTOR ............................................................... 63
4.3 TYPICAL WIRING DIAGRAM................................................................................................64
4.3.1 3 PHASE 4 WIRE WITH RESTRICTED EARTH FAULT................................................ 65
4.3.2 EARTH SYSTEMS ..........................................................................................................66
4.3.2.1 NEGATIVE EARTH ..................................................................................................66
4.3.2.2 POSITIVE EARTH ...................................................................................................66
4.3.2.3 FLOATING EARTH .................................................................................................. 66
4.3.3 TYPICAL ARRANGEMENT OF DSENET®..................................................................... 67
4.4 ALTERNATE TOPOLOGY WIRING DIAGRAMS .................................................................68
4.4.1 SINGLE PHASE (L1 & N) 2 WIRE WITH RESTRICTED EARTH FAULT ......................68
4.4.2 SINGLE PHASE (L1 & N) 2 WIRE WITHOUT EARTH FAULT ......................................69
4.4.3 SINGLE PHASE (L1 & L2) 3 WIRE WITH RESTRICTED EARTH FAULT.....................70
4.4.4 SINGLE PHASE (L1 & L2) 3 WIRE WITHOUT EARTH FAULT .....................................71
4.4.5 SINGLE PHASE (L1 & L3) 3 WIRE WITH RESTRICTED EARTH FAULT.....................72
4.4.6 SINGLE PHASE (L1 & L3) 3 WIRE WITHOUT EARTH FAULT .....................................73
4.4.7 2 PHASE (L1 & L2) 3 WIRE WITH RESTRICTED EARTH FAULT................................74
4.4.8 2 PHASE (L1 & L2) 3 WIRE WITHOUT EARTH FAULT ................................................75
4.4.9 2 PHASE (L1 & L3) 3 WIRE WITH RESTRICTED EARTH FAULT................................76
4.4.10 2 PHASE (L1 & L3) 3 WIRE WITHOUT EARTH FAULT ................................................77
4.4.11 3 PHASE 3 WIRE DETLA WITHOUT EARTH FAULT.................................................... 78
4.4.12 3 PHASE 4 WIRE WITHOUT EARTH FAULT ................................................................79
4.4.13 3 PHASE 4 WIRE WITH RESTRICTED EARTH FAULT................................................80

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4.4.14 3 PHASE 4 WIRE WITH UNRESTRICTED EARTH FAULT .......................................... 81
5DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS........................................................................ 82
5.1 CONTROL PUSH BUTTONS ................................................................................................ 84
5.2 VIEWING THE INSTRUMENT PAGES.................................................................................. 88
5.2.1 STATUS .......................................................................................................................... 89
5.2.1.1 GENERATOR LOCKED OUT ..................................................................................89
5.2.1.2 WAITING FOR GENERATOR .................................................................................89
5.2.1.3 CONFIGURABLE STATUS SCREENS ...................................................................90
5.2.2 ENGINE........................................................................................................................... 91
5.2.2.1 MANUAL FUEL PUMP CONTROL..........................................................................92
5.2.2.2 DPF REGENERATION LAMPS...............................................................................93
5.2.3 GENERATOR.................................................................................................................. 94
5.2.3.1 COMMISIONING SCREENS ................................................................................... 95
5.2.3.2 SYNCHROSCOPE................................................................................................... 96
5.2.4 MAINS ............................................................................................................................. 97
5.2.5 EXPANSION.................................................................................................................... 98
5.2.6 CHARGER ID .................................................................................................................. 99
5.2.7 ALARMS........................................................................................................................ 100
5.2.7.1 ECU ALARMS (CAN FAULT CODES / DTC) ........................................................101
5.2.8 EVENT LOG ..................................................................................................................102
5.2.8.1 PROTECTIONS DISABLED .................................................................................. 103
5.2.8.2 RESET ELECTRICAL TRIP................................................................................... 103
5.2.9 COMMUNICATIONS.....................................................................................................104
5.2.9.1 RS232 SERIAL PORT ........................................................................................... 104
5.2.9.2 RS485 SERIAL PORT ........................................................................................... 106
5.2.9.3 USB CONNECTION...............................................................................................107
5.2.9.4 ETHERNET ............................................................................................................ 108
5.2.9.5 DSENET CONNECTION ....................................................................................... 109
5.2.10 SCHEDULE ................................................................................................................... 110
5.2.11 EDITOR ......................................................................................................................... 110
5.2.12 PLC INSTRUNMENTS..................................................................................................111
5.2.13 CONFIGURABLE CAN ................................................................................................. 112
5.2.14 MISCELLANEOUS........................................................................................................113
5.2.14.1 DATA LOGGING .................................................................................................... 113
5.2.15 ABOUT ..........................................................................................................................114
5.3 USER CONFIGURABLE INDICATORS .............................................................................. 115
6OPERATION.................................................................................................... 116
6.1 QUICKSTART GUIDE.......................................................................................................... 116
6.1.1 STARTING THE ENGINE ............................................................................................. 116
6.1.2 STOPPING THE ENGINE ............................................................................................. 117
6.2 STOP/RESET MODE ...........................................................................................................118
6.2.1 ECU OVERRIDE ........................................................................................................... 119
6.3 MANUAL MODE .................................................................................................................. 120
6.3.1 STARTING SEQUENCE ...............................................................................................120
6.3.2 ENGINE RUNNING .......................................................................................................121
6.3.2.1 MANUAL BREAKER CONTROL DISABLED ........................................................121
6.3.2.2 MANUAL BREAKER CONTROL ENABLED .........................................................122
6.3.3 STOPPING SEQUENCE............................................................................................... 122
6.4 AUTOMATIC MODE ............................................................................................................123
6.4.1 WAITING IN AUTO MODE............................................................................................123
6.4.2 STARTING SEQUENCE ...............................................................................................123
6.4.3 ENGINE RUNNING .......................................................................................................124
6.4.4 LOADING THE GENERATOR ......................................................................................124
6.4.5 UNLOADING THE GENERATOR .................................................................................125
6.4.6 STOPPING SEQUENCE............................................................................................... 125
6.5 ISLAND OPERATION ..........................................................................................................126
6.6 CONTINOUS PARRALLEL OPERATION...........................................................................127
6.6.1 GENERATOR MODE (FIXED EXPORT / BASE LOAD) ..............................................127
6.6.2 POWER MODES........................................................................................................... 129

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6.6.2.1 FREQUENCY AND ACTIVE (KW) POWER MODES............................................129
6.6.2.2 VOLTAGE AND REACTIVE (KVAR) POWER CONTROL .................................... 130
6.6.3 MAINS MODE (PEAK LOPPING/SHAVING) ................................................................ 131
6.7 SCHEDULER ....................................................................................................................... 133
6.7.1 STOP MODE ................................................................................................................. 133
6.7.2 MANUAL MODE............................................................................................................133
6.7.3 AUTO MODE................................................................................................................. 133
6.8 ALTERNATIVE CONFIGURATIONS...................................................................................134
6.9 DUMMY LOAD / LOAD SHEDDING CONTROL.................................................................134
6.9.1 DUMMY LOAD CONTROL ........................................................................................... 134
6.9.2 LOAD SHEDDING CONTROL ...................................................................................... 135
6.10 SMS CONTROL................................................................................................................ 136
7PROTECTIONS ............................................................................................... 137
7.1 ALARMS ..............................................................................................................................137
7.1.1 PROTECTIONS DISABLED..........................................................................................138
7.1.2 RESET ELECTRICAL TRIP .......................................................................................... 139
7.1.3 ECU ALARMS (CAN FAULT CODES / DTC) ...............................................................140
7.2 INDICATIONS ......................................................................................................................141
7.3 WARNING ALARMS............................................................................................................142
7.4 ELECTRICAL TRIP ALARMS ............................................................................................. 150
7.5 SHUTDOWN ALARMS ........................................................................................................156
7.6 MAINTENANCE ALARMS...................................................................................................162
7.7 MAINS DECOUPLING ALARMS.........................................................................................163
7.8 OVER CURRENT ALARM...................................................................................................164
7.8.1 IMMEDIATE WARNING ................................................................................................ 164
7.8.2 INVERSE DEFINITE MINIMUM TIME (IDMT) ALARM................................................. 165
7.8.2.1 CREATING A SPREADSHEET FOR THE OVER CURRENT IDMT CURVE.......166
7.9 SHORT CIRCUIT IDMT ALARM..........................................................................................168
7.9.1 CREATING A SPREADSHEET FOR THE SHORT CIRCUIT IDMT CURVE............... 169
7.10 EARTH FAULT IDMT ALARM .........................................................................................171
7.10.1 CREATING A SPREADSHEET FOR THE EARTH FAULT IDMT CURVE ..................172
7.11 DEFAULT CURRENT PROTECTION TRIPPING CHARACTERISTICS ........................174
8FRONT PANEL CONFIGURATION................................................................. 176
8.1 MAIN CONFIGURATION EDTIOR ...................................................................................... 177
8.1.1 ACESSING THE MAIN CONFIGURATION EDTIOR....................................................177
8.1.2 ENTERING PIN ............................................................................................................. 177
8.1.3 EDITING A PARAMETER ............................................................................................. 178
8.1.4 EXITING THE MAIN CONFIGURATION EDITOR........................................................178
8.1.5 MAIN CONFIGURATION EDITOR PARAMETERS......................................................179
8.2 ‘RUNNING’ CONFIGURATION EDITOR.............................................................................182
8.2.1 ACCESSING THE ‘RUNNING’ CONFIGURATION EDITOR ....................................... 182
8.2.2 ENTERING PIN ............................................................................................................. 182
8.2.3 EDITING A PARAMETER ............................................................................................. 182
8.2.4 EXITING THE ‘RUNNING’ CONFIGURATION EDITOR ..............................................183
8.2.5 ‘RUNNING’ CONFIGURATION EDITOR PARAMETERS ............................................ 183
9COMMISIONING.............................................................................................. 184
9.1 BASIC CHECKS .................................................................................................................. 184
9.2 DSE 4 STEPS TO SUCCESSFUL SYNCHRONISING .......................................................185
9.2.1 CONTROL ..................................................................................................................... 185
9.2.1.1 DETERMINING CONNECTIONS AND SETTINGS FOR GOVERNORS .............186
9.2.1.2 DETERMINING CONNECTIONS AND SETTINGS FOR AVRS ........................... 188
9.2.2 METERING.................................................................................................................... 190
9.2.2.1 GENERATOR CTS ON THE RIGHT PHASE ........................................................190
9.2.2.2 GENERATOR CTS IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION .................................................. 191
9.2.2.3 MAINS CT ON THE RIGHT PHASE......................................................................192
9.2.2.4 MAINS CT IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION ................................................................193
9.2.3 COMMUNICATIONS.....................................................................................................194
9.2.4 SYNC CHECKS............................................................................................................. 195

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9.2.4.1 INCORRECTLY WIRED BREAKER ......................................................................196
9.2.4.2 CORRECTLY WIRED BREAKER..........................................................................197
9.3 DSE STEPS TO SUCCESSFUL LOADSHARING .............................................................. 198
9.3.1 EXPECTED OPERATION.............................................................................................198
9.3.1.1 MAINS MODE ........................................................................................................ 199
9.3.1.2 GENERATOR MODE............................................................................................. 200
9.3.2 ADJUSTING GAIN (P), STABILITY (I) AND DERIVATIVE (D)..................................... 201
9.3.2.1 INITIAL SETUP ......................................................................................................201
9.3.2.2 CALIBRATION ....................................................................................................... 201
9.3.2.3 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................... 202
10 FAULT FINDING........................................................................................... 203
10.1 STARTING........................................................................................................................ 203
10.2 LOADING.......................................................................................................................... 203
10.3 ALARMS........................................................................................................................... 204
10.4 COMMUNICATIONS ........................................................................................................204
10.5 INSTRUMENTS ................................................................................................................ 204
10.6 SYNCHRONISING & LOAD SHARING ........................................................................... 205
10.7 MISCELLANEOUS ........................................................................................................... 205
11 CAN INTERFACE SPECIFICATION (J1939-75).......................................... 206
11.1 BROADCAST MESSAGES J1939-75 ............................................................................. 206
11.1.1 ACS - AC SWITCHING DEVICE STATUS ...................................................................207
11.1.2 GC1 - GENERATOR CONTROL 1 ...............................................................................207
11.1.3 GAAC - GENERATOR AVERAGE BASIC AC QUANTITIES .......................................208
11.1.4 GPAAC - GENERATOR PHASE A BASIC AC QUANTITIES ...................................... 208
11.1.5 GPAACP - GENERATOR PHASE A AC POWER ........................................................208
11.1.6 GPAACR - GENERATOR PHASE A AC REACTIVE POWER.....................................209
11.1.7 GPBAC - GENERATOR PHASE B BASIC AC QUANTITIES ...................................... 209
11.1.8 GPBACP - GENERATOR PHASE B AC POWER ........................................................209
11.1.9 GPBACR - GENERATOR PHASE B AC REACTIVE POWER.....................................210
11.1.10 GPCAC - GENERATOR PHASE C BASIC AC QUANTITIES ..................................210
11.1.11 GPCACP - GENERATOR PHASE C AC POWER ....................................................210
11.1.12 GPCACR - GENERATOR PHASE C AC REACTIVE POWER.................................211
11.1.13 GTACPP - GENERATOR TOTAL AC PERCENT POWER ...................................... 211
11.1.14 GTACE - GENERATOR TOTAL KW HOURS EXPORT ........................................... 211
11.1.15 GTACER - GENERATOR TOTAL AC REACTIVE ENERGY....................................211
11.1.16 GTACP - GENERATOR TOTAL AC POWER ...........................................................212
11.1.17 GTACR - GENERATOR TOTAL AC REACTIVE POWER........................................212
11.2 BROADCAST MESSAGES ENGINE INSTRUMENTATION...........................................213
11.2.1 DD - DASH DISPLAY....................................................................................................213
11.2.2 EC2 - ENGINE CONFIGURATION 2 ............................................................................ 214
11.2.3 EEC1- ENGINE SPEED................................................................................................214
11.2.4 EEC4 - CRANK ATTEMPT COUNT ON PRESENT START ATTEMPT ...................... 214
11.2.5 EFL_P1 - OIL PRESSURE............................................................................................214
11.2.6 EOI - EMERGENCY STOP ........................................................................................... 215
11.2.7 ET1 - COOLANT TEMPERATURE ............................................................................... 215
11.2.8 HOURS - ENGINE HOURS REVOLUTIONS ............................................................... 215
11.2.9 VEP1 - VEHICLE ELECTRICAL POWER.....................................................................215
11.2.10 DM01 - CONDITIONS ACTIVE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES .......................... 216
12 MAINTENANCE, SPARES, REPAIR AND SERVICING .............................. 218
12.1 PURCHASING ADDITIONAL CONNECTOR PLUGS FROM DSE.................................218
12.1.1 PACK OF PLUGS ......................................................................................................... 218
12.1.2 INDIVIDUAL PLUGS .....................................................................................................218
12.2 PURCHASING ADDITIONAL FIXING CLIPS FROM DSE..............................................218
12.3 PURCHASING ADDITIONAL SEALING GASKET FROM DSE .....................................219
12.4 DSENET®EXPANSION MODULES ................................................................................ 220
13 WARRANTY ................................................................................................. 221
14 DISPOSAL.................................................................................................... 221

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14.1 WEEE (WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT) ............................... 221

Introduction
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1 INTRODUCTION
NOTE: This entire manual must be carefully read before working on the DSE8620 MKII
module.
This document details the installation and operation requirements of the DSE8620 MKII module and is
part of the DSEGenset® range of products.
The manual forms part of the product and should be kept for the entire life of the product. If the
product is passed or supplied to another party, ensure that this document is passed to them for
reference purposes.
This is not a controlled document. DSE do not automatically inform on updates. Any future updates of
this document are included on the DSE website at www.deepseaelectronics.com
The DSE86xx MKII series is designed to provide differing levels of functionality across a common
platform. This allows the generator OEM greater flexibility in the choice of controller to use for a
specific application.
The DSE8620 MKII module has been designed to allow the operator to start, stop and synchronise
the generator, and if required, transfer the load to the generator either manually or automatically.
Mains (Utility) Supply sensing is also provided that allows for Automatic Mains Failure (A.M.F.)
functionality along with mains parallel options.
The DSE8620 MKII module contains two software applications, a DSE8620 MKII and DSE8610 MKII.
This allows to convert the DSE8620 MKII module into a DSE8610 MKII for multiple generator
synchronising application, by selection in the Application menu. Detailed instruction is found in the
DSE8610 MKII & DSE8620 MKII Application Selection Menu elsewhere in this document.
Synchronising and Load Sharing features are included within the controller, along with the necessary
protections for such a system. This provides the functionality to operate in parallel with the mains
supply.
The DSE8620 MKII module monitors the engine, indicating the operational status and fault conditions,
automatically shutting down the engine and giving a true first up fault condition of an engine failure by
the text LCD display.
The powerful ARM microprocessor contained within the module allows for incorporation of a range of
complex features:
•Text based LCD display
•True RMS Voltage
•Current and Power monitoring
•USB, RS232, RS485 and Ethernet Communications
•Engine parameter monitoring.
•Mains (Utility) Supply monitoring.
•Fully configurable inputs for use as alarms or a range of different functions.
•Engine ECU interface to electronic engines including Tier 4 engines.
•Synchronising and load sharing with the Mains source
•Integral PLC to help provide customisation where required
•Fuel tank level monitoring to track fuel filling operations and detect fuel leak/theft
•Data Logging
•Direct connection to governor / AVR for synchronising and load sharing
•R.O.C.O.F. and vector shift protection for detection of mains failure when in parallel with the
mains.

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The DSE Configuration Suite PC Software allows alteration of selected operational sequences,
timers, alarms and operational sequences. Additionally, the module’s integral front panel configuration
editor allows adjustment of this information.
Access to critical operational sequences and timers for use by qualified engineers, can be protected
by a security code. Module access can also be protected by PIN code. Selected parameters can be
changed from the module’s front panel.
The module is housed in a robust plastic case suitable for panel mounting. Connections to the module
are via locking plug and sockets. Detailed instruction is found in the Specification section the
elsewhere in this document.

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1.1 CLARIFICATION OF NOTATION
Clarification of notation used within this publication.
NOTE:
Highlights an essential element of a procedure to ensure correctness.
CAUTION!
Indicates a procedure or practice, which, if not strictly observed, could
result in damage or destruction of equipment.
WARNING!
Indicates a procedure or practice, which could result in injury to
personnel or loss of life if not followed correctly.
1.2 GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Term
Description
DSE8000 MKII,
DSE8xxx MKII
All modules in the DSE8xxx MKII range.
DSE8600 MKII,
DSE86xx MKII
All modules in the DSE86xx MKII range.
DSE8620 MKII
DSE8620 MKII module/controller
DSE8x10
DSE8610, DSE8610 MKII, DSE8710 and DSE8810 module/controller
DSE8x60
DSE8660, DSE8660 MKII, DSE8760 and DSE8860 module/controller
DSE8x80
DSE8680 module/controller
A.M.F.
Automatic Mains Failure. The ability to start and stop the generator automatically
upon changes in mains (utility) supply status.
CAN
Controller Area Network
Vehicle standard to allow digital devices to communicate to one another.
CDMA
Code Division Multiple Access.
Cell phone access used in small number of areas including parts of the USA and
Australia.
CT
Current Transformer
An electrical device that takes a large AC current and scales it down by a fixed
ratio to a smaller current.
BMS
Building Management System
A digital/computer-based control system for a building’s infrastructure.
DEF
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (AdBlue)
A liquid used as a consumable in the SCR process to lower nitric oxide and
nitrogen dioxide concentration in engine exhaust emissions.
DM1
Diagnostic Message 1
A DTC that is currently active on the engine ECU.
DM2
Diagnostic Message 2
A DTC that was previously active on the engine ECU and has been stored in the
ECU’s internal memory.
DPF
Diesel Particulate Filter
A filter fitted to the exhaust of an engine to remove diesel particulate matter or
soot from the exhaust gas.
DPTC
Diesel Particulate Temperature Controlled Filter
A filter fitted to the exhaust of an engine to remove diesel particulate matter or
soot from the exhaust gas which is temperature controlled.
DTC
Diagnostic Trouble Code
The name for the entire fault code sent by an engine ECU.
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Term
Description
ECU/ECM
Engine Control Unit/Management
An electronic device that monitors engine parameters and regulates the fuelling.
FMI
Failure Mode Indicator
A part of DTC that indicates the type of failure, e.g. high, low, open circuit etc.
GSM
Global System for Mobile communications. Cell phone technology used in most
of the World.
HEST
High Exhaust System Temperature
Initiates when DPF filter is full in conjunction with an extra fuel injector in the
exhaust system to burn off accumulated diesel particulate matter or soot.
HMI
Human Machine Interface
A device that provides a control and visualisation interface between a human
and a process or machine.
IDMT
Inverse Definite Minimum Time
MSC
Multi-Set Communication
OC
Occurrence Count
A part of DTC that indicates the number of times that failure has occurred.
PGN
Parameter Group Number
A CAN address for a set of parameters that relate to the same topic and share
the same transmission rate.
PLC
Programmable Logic Controller
A programmable digital device used to create logic for a specific purpose.
SCADA
Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition
A system that operates with coded signals over communication channels to
provide control and monitoring of remote equipment
SCR
Selective Catalytic Reduction
A process that uses DEF with the aid of a catalyst to convert nitric oxide and
nitrogen dioxide into nitrogen and water to reduce engine exhaust emission.
SIM
Subscriber Identity Module.
The small card supplied by the GSM/CDMA provider that is inserted into the cell
phone, GSM modem or DSEGateway device to give GSM/GPRS connection.
SMS
Short Message Service
The text messaging service of mobile/cell phones.
SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol
An international standard protocol for managing devices on IP networks.
SPN
Suspect Parameter Number
A part of DTC that indicates what the failure is, e.g. oil pressure, coolant
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1.3 BIBLIOGRAPHY
This document refers to, and is referred by the following DSE publications which are obtained from
the DSE website: www.deepseaelectronics.com or by contacting DSE technical support:
[e-mail].
1.3.1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Installation instructions are supplied with the product in the box and are intended as a ‘quick start’
guide only.
DSE Part
Description
053-003
DSE123 Installation Instructions
053-032
DSE2548 LED Expansion Annunciator Installation Instructions
053-033
DSE2130 Input Expansion Installation Instructions
053-034
DSE2157 Output Expansion Installation Instructions
053-049
DSE9xxx Battery Charger Installation Instructions
053-125
DSE2131 Ratio-metric Input Expansion Installation Instructions
053-126
DSE2133 RTD/Thermocouple Input Expansion Installation Instructions
053-134
DSE2152 Ratio-metric Output Expansion Installation Instructions
053-147
DSE9460 & DSE9461 Battery Charger Installation Instructions
053-152
DSE123 Cummins PCC Variant Installation Instructions
053-182
DSE8620 MKII Installation Instructions
053-184
DSE8660 MKII Installation Instructions
053-185
DSE9473 & DSE9483 Battery Charger Installation Instructions
1.3.2 MANUALS
Product manuals are obtained from the DSE website: www.deepseaelectronics.com or by contacting
DSE technical support: [e-mail].
DSE Part
Description
N/A
DSEGencomm (MODBUS protocol for DSE controllers)
057-003
DSE123 Operator Manual
057-004
Electronic Engines and DSE Wiring Guide
057-045
Guide to Synchronising and Load Sharing Part 1
(Usage of DSE Load Share Controllers in synchronisation / load sharing systems.)
057-046
Guide to Synchronising and Load Sharing Part 2 (Governor & AVR Interfacing)
057-047
Load Share System Design and Commissioning Guide
057-082
DSE2130 Input Expansion Operator Manual
057-083
DSE2157 Output Expansion Operator Manual
057-084
DSE2548 Annunciator Expansion Operator Manual
057-085
DSE9xxx Battery Charger Operator Manual
057-139
DSE2131 Ratio-metric Input Expansion Manual
057-140
DSE2133 RTD/Thermocouple Expansion Manual
057-141
DSE2152 Ratio-metric Output Expansion Manual
057-151
DSE Configuration Suite PC Software Installation & Operation Manual
057-175
PLC Programming Guide for DSE Controllers
057-176
DSE9460 & DSE9461 Battery Charger Operator Manual
057-220
Options for Communications with DSE Controllers
057-239
DSE8620 MKII Configuration Suite PC Software Manual
057-254
DSE8610 MKII Operator Manual
057-257
DSE8660 MKII Configuration Suite PC Software Manual
057-259
DSE8660 MKII Operator Manual

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1.3.3 TRAINING GUIDES
Training guides are provided as ‘hand-out’ sheets on specific subjects during training sessions and
contain specific information regarding to that subject.
DSE Part
Description
056-001
Four Steps To Synchronising
056-005
Using CTs With DSE Products
056-006
Introduction to Comms
056-010
Over Current Protection
056-011
MSC Link
056-013
Load Demand Scheme
056-018
Negative Phase Sequence
056-019
Earth Fault Protection
056-020
Loss of Excitation
056-021
Mains Decoupling
056-022
Breaker Control
056-023
Adding New CAN Files
056-024
GSM Modem
056-026
kW, kvar, kVA and pf.
056-029
Smoke Limiting
056-030
Module PIN Codes
056-033
Synchronising Requirements
056-036
Expansion Modules
056-043
Sync Process
056-045
PLC as Load Demand Controller
056-047
Out of Sync and Failed to Close
056-051
Sending DSEGencomm Control Keys
056-053
Recommended Modems
056-054
DSE xx10 In Fixed Export
056-055
Alternate Configurations
056-057
SW1 & SW2
056-069
Firmware Update
056-071
DSE8620 Auto Test Manual
056-072
Dead Bus Synchronising
056-075
Adding Language Files
056-076
Reading DSEGencomm Alarms
056-079
Reading DSEGencomm Status
056-080
MODBUS
056-081
Screen Heaters
056-082
Override Gencomm PLC Example
056-084
Synchronising & Loadsharing
056-086
G59
056-089
DSE86xx MKI to DSE86xx MKII Conversion
056-091
Equipotential Earth Bonding
056-092
Best Practices for Wiring Restive Sensors
056-094
MSC Compatibility
056-095
Remote Start Input Functions
056-097
USB Earth Loop and Isolation
056-098
DSE86xx MKII and John Deere iT4
056-099
Digital Output to Digital Input Connection

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1.3.4 THIRD PARTY DOCUMENTS
The following third party documents are also referred to:
Reference
Description
ISBN 1-55937-879-4
IEEE Std C37.2-1996 IEEE Standard Electrical Power System Device
Function Numbers and Contact Designations. Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers Inc
ISBN 0-7506-1147-2
Diesel generator handbook. L.L.J. Mahon
ISBN 0-9625949-3-8
On-Site Power Generation. EGSA Education Committee.

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2 DSE8610 MKII & DSE8620 MKII APPLICATION SELECTION
MENU
NOTE: The DSE module’s USB port is inactive when the Application Menu is entered.
NOTE: It is not possible to Firmware Update the module when the Application menu is
entered.
NOTE: The DSE8620 MKII module is firmware updated using the DSE8620 MKII firmware
file only, the DSE8610 MKII firmware file cannot be used on the DSE8620 MKII module.
NOTE: Care must be taken when updating the module’s firmware as this resets the
configuration files for the DSE8610 MKII & DSE8620 MKII software applications back to their
factory defaults.
NOTE: When a new software application is selected, the relevant software application’s
configuration file must be configured using the DSE Configuration Suite.
NOTE: The module contains two configuration files and event logs, one for each of the
DSE8610 MKII and DSE8620 MKII software applications.
NOTE: The module contains one Data Logging file for both the DSE8610 MKII and
DSE8620 MKII software applications. The logged data is maintained and is accessible after the
software application is changed.
NOTE: When the DSE8620 MKII module is changed to DSE8610 MKII via the software
application selection, refer to the DSE Publication: 057-254 DSE8610 MKII Operators Manual
for the wiring changes.
The DSE8620 MKII module contains two selectable software applications:
•DSE8620 MKII application
•DSE8610 MKII application
The two software applications within the DSE8620 MKII module allows the user to easily convert to a
DSE8610 MKII if required. This is useful when the system is upgraded to a multiple generator
synchronising system as the DSE8610 MKII application enables the MSC connection to other
DSE8610 MKII modules.
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The default software application within the module is set to DSE8620 MKII. To change the software
application within the module:
- Power down the DSE module.
- While pressing the Up and Down buttons simultaneously, power up the DSE module.
Once the module is powered up the Application Menu is shown.
- The current application software appears on the module’s display (DSE8620 MKII or
DSE8610 MKII) along with its software version.
Select Application
Showing the current selected software application…
App1 8620MKII Vx.x.x
Select Application
App2 8610MKII Vx.x.x
- Use the Up or Down button, then press the Tick button to select the required
application.
- Press and hold the Tick button to start the module with the relevant software
application. Or, power cycle the DSE module to start with the selected software application.

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3 SPECIFICATION
3.1 OPERATING TEMPERATURE
Module
Specification
DSE86xx MKII
-30 ºC +70 ºC (-22 ºF +158 ºF )
Display Heater Variant
-40 ºC +70 ºC (-40 ºF +158 ºF )
3.1.1 SCREEN HEATER OPERATION
Screen Heater Function
Specification
Turn On When Temperature Falls Below
-10 ºC (+14 ºF)
Turn Off When Temperature Rises Above
-5 ºC (+23 ºF)
3.2 REQUIREMENTS FOR UL
WARNING!: More than one live circuit exists, refer to section entitled Typical Wiring
Diagram elsewhere in this document
Specification
Description
Screw Terminal Tightening
Torque
4.5 lb-in (0.5 Nm)
Conductors
Terminals suitable for connection of conductor size 13 AWG to 20
AWG (0.5 mm² to 2.5 mm²).
Conductor protection must be provided in accordance with NFPA
70, Article 240
Low voltage circuits (35 V or less) must be supplied from the
engine starting battery or an isolated secondary circuit.
The communication, sensor, and/or battery derived circuit
conductors shall be separated and secured to maintain at least ¼”
(6 mm) separation from the generator and mains connected circuit
conductors unless all conductors are rated 600 V or greater.
Current Inputs
Must be connected through UL Listed or Recognized isolating
current transformers with the secondary rating of 5 A max.
Communication Circuits
Must be connected to communication circuits of UL Listed
equipment
DC Output Pilot Duty
0.5 A
Mounting
Suitable for flat surface mounting in Type 1 Enclosure Type rating
with surrounding air temperature -22 ºF to +122 ºF (-30 ºC to +50
ºC)
Suitable for pollution degree 3 environments when voltage sensing
inputs do not exceed 300 V. When used to monitor voltages over
300 V device to be installed in an unventilated or filtered ventilation
enclosure to maintain a pollution degree 2 environment.
Operating Temperature
-22 ºF to +122 ºF (-30 ºC to +50 ºC)

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3.3 TERMINAL SPECIFICATION
Description
Specification
Connection Type
Two part connector.
Male part fitted to module
Female part supplied in module
packing case - Screw terminal,
rising clamp, no internal spring.
Example showing cable entry and
screw terminals of a 10 way connector
Minimum Cable Size
0.5 mm² (AWG 20)
Maximum Cable Size
2.5 mm² (AWG 13)
Tightening Torque
0.5 Nm (4.5 lb-in)
Wire Strip Length
7 mm (9/32”)
3.4 POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
Description
Specification
Minimum Supply Voltage
5 V continuous
Cranking Dropouts
Able to survive 0 V for 100 ms providing the supply was at
least was greater than 5 V for 2 seconds before the dropout
and recovers to 5 V afterwards.
Maximum Supply Voltage
35 V continuous (60 V protection)
Reverse Polarity Protection
-35 V continuous
Maximum Operating Current
530 mA at 12 V
280 mA at 24 V
Maximum Standby Current
320 mA at 12 V
120 mA at 24 V
Maximum Current When In Sleep
Mode
140 mA at 12 V
75 mA at 24 V
Typical Power
(Controller On, Heater Off)
3.8 W to 4.1 W
Typical Power
(Controller On, Heater On)
6.8 W to 7.1 W
3.4.1 MODULE SUPPLY INSTRUMENTATION DISPLAY
Description
Specification
Range
0 V to 70 V DC (Maximum continuous operating voltage of 35 V DC)
Resolution
0.1 V
Accuracy
1 % full scale (±0.35 V)

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3.5 VOLTAGE & FREQUENCY SENSING
Description
Specification
Measurement Type
True RMS conversion
Sample Rate
40 kHz
Harmonics
Up to 21st or better
Input Impedance
300 kphase to neutral
Phase To Neutral
15 V (minimum required for sensing frequency) to 415 V AC
(absolute maximum)
Suitable for 345 V AC nominal
(±20 % for under/overvoltage detection)
Phase To Phase
25 V (minimum required for sensing frequency) to 720 V AC
(absolute maximum)
Suitable for 600 V AC nominal
(±20 % for under/overvoltage detection)
Common Mode Offset From Earth
100 V AC (max)
Resolution
1 V AC phase to neutral
2 V AC phase to phase
Accuracy
±1 % of full scale phase to neutral
±1 % of full scale phase to phase
Minimum Frequency
3.5 Hz
Maximum Frequency
75.0 Hz
Frequency Resolution
0.1 Hz
Frequency Accuracy
±0.05 Hz
3.6 CURRENT SENSING
Description
Specification
Measurement Type
True RMS conversion
Sample Rate
40 kHz
Harmonics
Up to 21st or better
Nominal CT Secondary Rating
1 A and 5 A
Maximum Continuous Current
5 A
Overload Measurement
15 A
Absolute Maximum Overload
50 A for 1 second
Burden
0.5 VA (0.02 current shunts)
Common Mode Offset
70 V peak plant ground to CT common terminal under fault
condition
Resolution
25 mA
Accuracy
±1 % of Nominal (excluding CT error)