DSEGenset DSE8610 User manual

DSE8610 Operator Manual Issue 9
DEEP SEA ELECTRONICS PLC
DSE8610 Operator Manual
Document Number: 057-115
Author: Anthony Manton

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DSE8610 Operator Manual
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Amendments since last publication
Issue no. Comments
1 First Release
2 Added ROCOF & Vector shift
3 Added Ethernet
4 Added ‘MSC OLD UNITS ON BUS’ alarm description
5 Added Data logging
6 V5.0 Added Dead Bus synchronising V5.1
V5.1 Added MSC compatibility with 55xx and 75xx series modules
Increase configurable Gencon (Derived information)
PLC added more Nodes 200-to- 400 / Number of PLC Timers & PLC Counters increased 10-to-20,
Output sources- every alarm and input now has equivalent outputs.
Control by SMS messages , Remote start off/on load / cancel , Put into stop mode, put into Auto mode.
Added extended SMS message to include oil pressure, coolant temp and engine hours run
Option to send SMS message as an alarm/flash message, Fuel level SMS Messages
Logging Starts / stops in the event log
Added new feature to Start Next Set on Warning
Added Configurable Editor Screens
7 V6.0 Added Cool Down in Stop Mode and Maintenance Reset on Module Front Panel
8 Updated to suit 8610 V6.3 additions
9 Updated for module firmware V7.0
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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
1 BIBLIOGRAPHY.............................................................................................. 7
1.1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................7
1.2 TRAINING GUIDES..............................................................................................................7
1.3 MANUALS ............................................................................................................................7
2 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................. 8
3 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................... 9
3.1 TERMINAL SPECIFICATION...............................................................................................9
3.2 POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS...................................................................................9
3.2.1 PLANT SUPPLY INSTRUMENTATION DISPLAY........................................................9
3.3 GENERATOR AND BUS VOLTAGE / FREQUENCY SENSING ......................................10
3.4 GENERATOR CURRENT SENSING .................................................................................11
3.4.1 VA RATING OF THE CTS...........................................................................................11
3.4.2 CT POLARITY .............................................................................................................12
3.4.3 CT PHASING...............................................................................................................12
3.4.4 CT CLASS ...................................................................................................................12
3.5 INPUTS...............................................................................................................................13
3.5.1 DIGITAL INPUTS ........................................................................................................13
3.5.2 ANALOGUE RESISTIVE INPUTS...............................................................................13
3.5.2.1 OIL PRESSURE...................................................................................................13
3.5.2.2 COOLANT TEMPERATURE................................................................................13
3.5.2.3 FLEXIBLE SENSOR ............................................................................................14
3.5.3 ANALOGUE FLEXIBLE INPUT ...................................................................................14
3.5.3.1 FLEXIBLE SENSOR AS DIGITAL........................................................................14
3.5.3.2 FLEXIBLE SENSOR AS RESISTIVE...................................................................14
3.5.4 CHARGE FAIL INPUT.................................................................................................15
3.5.5 MAGNETIC PICKUP ...................................................................................................15
3.6 OUTPUTS...........................................................................................................................16
3.6.1 OUTPUTS A & B .........................................................................................................16
3.6.2 OUTPUTS C & D.........................................................................................................16
3.6.2.1 CONTACTOR COILS...........................................................................................16
3.6.2.2 UNDERVOLTAGE (UV COILS) ...........................................................................16
3.6.2.3 CLOSING COILS .................................................................................................17
3.6.2.4 OPENING COILS / SHUNT TRIP COILS ............................................................17
3.6.2.5 OUTPUTS E,F,G,H, I & J.....................................................................................17
3.7 COMMUNICATION PORTS...............................................................................................18
3.8 COMMUNICATION PORT USAGE...................................................................................18
3.8.1 CAN INTERFACE.......................................................................................................18
3.8.2 USB CONNECTION ....................................................................................................19
3.8.3 USB HOST-MASTER (USB DRIVE CONNECTION)..................................................19
3.8.4 RS232..........................................................................................................................20
3.8.4.1 RECOMMENDED EXTERNAL MODEMS: ..........................................................21
3.8.5 RS485..........................................................................................................................22
3.8.6 MSC.............................................................................................................................23
3.8.7 ETHERNET .................................................................................................................23
3.8.8 DIRECT PC CONNECTION........................................................................................24
3.8.9 CONNECTION TO BASIC ETHERNET ......................................................................25
3.8.10 CONNECTION TO COMPANY INFRASTRUCTURE ETHERNET ............................26
3.8.11 CONNECTION TO THE INTERNET ...........................................................................27
3.8.12 DSENET® FOR EXPANSION MODULES.................................................................29
3.8.13 DSENET® USED FOR MODBUS ENGINE CONNECTION.......................................29
3.9 SOUNDER..........................................................................................................................30
3.9.1 ADDING AN EXTERNAL SOUNDER TO THE APPLICATION ..................................30
3.10 ACCUMULATED INSTRUMENTATION ........................................................................30

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3.11 DIMENSIONS AND MOUNTING....................................................................................31
3.11.1 DIMENSIONS..............................................................................................................31
3.11.2 PANEL CUTOUT.........................................................................................................31
3.11.3 WEIGHT ......................................................................................................................31
3.11.4 FIXING CLIPS .............................................................................................................32
3.11.5 CABLE TIE FIXING POINTS.......................................................................................33
3.11.6 SILICON SEALING GASKET ......................................................................................33
3.12 APPLICABLE STANDARDS ..........................................................................................34
3.12.1 ENCLOSURE CLASSIFICATIONS .............................................................................35
3.12.2 NEMA CLASSIFICATIONS .........................................................................................36
4 INSTALLATION ............................................................................................. 37
4.1 TERMINAL DESCRIPTION................................................................................................37
4.1.1 DC SUPPLY, FUEL AND START OUTPUTS .............................................................37
4.1.2 ANALOGUE SENSORS ..............................................................................................38
4.1.3 MAGNETIC PICKUP, CAN AND EXPANSION...........................................................39
4.1.4 LOAD SWITCHING AND GENERATOR VOLTAGE SENSING .................................40
4.1.5 BUS SENSING ............................................................................................................40
4.1.6 GENERATOR CURRENT TRANSFORMERS............................................................41
4.1.7 CONFIGURABLE DIGITAL INPUTS...........................................................................43
4.1.8 PC CONFIGURATION INTERFACE CONNECTOR ..................................................43
4.1.9 RS485 CONNECTOR .................................................................................................44
4.1.10 RS232 CONNECTOR .................................................................................................44
4.2 TYPICAL WIRING DIAGRAMS..........................................................................................45
4.2.1 3 PHASE, 4 WIRE WITH RESTRICTED EARTH FAULT PROTECTION..................46
4.2.2 3 PHASE, 4 WIRE WITHOUT EARTH FAULT PROTECTION ..................................47
4.2.3 3 PHASE 4 WIRE WITH UNRESTRICTED EARTH FAULT PROTECTION..............48
4.2.4 EARTH SYSTEMS ......................................................................................................49
4.2.4.1 NEGATIVE EARTH ..............................................................................................49
4.2.4.2 POSITIVE EARTH................................................................................................49
4.2.4.3 FLOATING EARTH ..............................................................................................49
4.3 ALTERNATIVE TOPOLOGIES..........................................................................................50
4.3.1 SINGLE PHASE WITH RESTRICTED EARTH FAULT ..............................................50
4.3.2 SINGLE PHASE WITHOUT EARTH FAULT ..............................................................51
4.3.3 2 PHASE (L1 & L2) 3 WIRE WITH RESTRICTED EARTH FAULT............................52
4.3.4 2 PHASE (L1 & L2) 3 WIRE WITHOUT EARTH FAULT ............................................53
4.3.5 2 PHASE (L1 & L3) 3 WIRE WITH RESTRICTED EARTH FAULT............................54
4.3.6 2 PHASE (L1 & L3) 3 WIRE WITHOUT EARTH FAULT MEASURING .....................55
4.4 TYPICAL ARRANGEMENT OF DSENET®.......................................................................56
5 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS.................................................................... 57
5.1 DSE8610 AUTOSTART CONTROL MODULE..................................................................57
5.2 QUICKSTART GUIDE........................................................................................................59
5.2.1 STARTING THE ENGINE ...........................................................................................59
5.2.2 STOPPING THE ENGINE...........................................................................................59
5.3 VIEWING THE INSTRUMENT PAGES..............................................................................60
5.3.1 STATUS ......................................................................................................................61
5.3.2 CONFIGURABLE EDITOR SCREENS .......................................................................62
5.3.3 ENGINE.......................................................................................................................63
5.3.4 GENERATOR..............................................................................................................64
5.3.5 BUS .............................................................................................................................64
5.3.6 RS232 SERIAL PORT.................................................................................................65
5.3.7 RS485 SERIAL PORT.................................................................................................68
5.3.8 ABOUT ........................................................................................................................69
5.3.8.1 ETHERNET PAGES.............................................................................................69
5.3.8.2 DATA LOGGING PAGES ....................................................................................70
5.3.9 CAN ERROR MESSAGES..........................................................................................71
5.4 VIEWING THE EVENT LOG ..............................................................................................72
5.5 USER CONFIGURABLE INDICATORS.............................................................................73
5.6 CONTROLS........................................................................................................................74

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6 OPERATION .................................................................................................. 75
6.1 ALTERNATIVE CONFIGURATIONS .................................................................................75
6.2 DUMMY LOAD / LOAD SHEDDING CONTROL...............................................................76
6.2.1 DUMMY LOAD CONTROL..........................................................................................76
6.2.2 LOAD SHEDDING CONTROL ....................................................................................77
6.3 SMS CONTROL .................................................................................................................78
6.4 STOP MODE ......................................................................................................................78
6.4.1 ECU OVERRIDE .........................................................................................................80
6.5 AUTOMATIC MODE ..........................................................................................................81
6.5.1 WAITING IN AUTO MODE .........................................................................................81
6.5.2 STARTING SEQUENCE .............................................................................................81
6.5.3 ENGINE RUNNING .....................................................................................................82
6.5.4 STOPPING SEQUENCE.............................................................................................82
6.6 MANUAL MODE.................................................................................................................83
6.6.1 WAITING IN MANUAL MODE.....................................................................................83
6.6.2 STARTING SEQUENCE .............................................................................................83
6.6.3 ENGINE RUNNING .....................................................................................................84
6.6.4 MANUAL FUEL PUMP CONTROL .............................................................................84
6.6.5 MANUAL SPEED CONTROL......................................................................................85
6.6.6 STOPPING SEQUENCE.............................................................................................85
7 DEAD BUS SYNCHRONISING (AUTO MODE) ............................................ 86
7.1 OPERATION.......................................................................................................................86
7.2 DEAD BUS SYNCHRONISING..........................................................................................87
7.3 HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS.........................................................................................87
8 PROTECTIONS ............................................................................................. 88
8.1 PROTECTIONS DISABLED ..............................................................................................89
8.1.1 INDICATION / WARNING ALARMS ...........................................................................89
8.1.2 SHUTDOWN / ELECTRICAL TRIP ALARMS.............................................................89
8.2 INDICATIONS.....................................................................................................................90
8.3 WARNINGS ........................................................................................................................91
8.4 HIGH CURRENT WARNING ALARM................................................................................92
8.5 SHUTDOWNS ....................................................................................................................93
8.6 ELECTRICAL TRIPS..........................................................................................................95
8.7 OVER CURRENT ALARM .................................................................................................97
8.7.1 IMMEDIATE WARNING ..............................................................................................97
8.7.2 IDMT ALARM ..............................................................................................................97
8.8 SHORT CIRCUIT AND EARTH FAULT ALARM...............................................................99
8.8.1 EARTH FAULT TRIPPING CURVES........................................................................100
8.8.2 SHORT CIRCUIT TRIPPING CURVES ....................................................................101
8.9 ROCOF / VECTOR SHIFT ...............................................................................................102
9 MAINTENANCE ALARM ............................................................................. 103
10 SCHEDULER............................................................................................ 105
10.1 STOP MODE.................................................................................................................105
10.2 MANUAL MODE...........................................................................................................105
10.3 AUTO MODE ................................................................................................................105
11 FRONT PANEL CONFIGURATION.......................................................... 106
11.1 ACCESSING THE MAIN FRONT PANEL CONFIGURATION EDITOR......................107
11.1.1 EDITING A PARAMETER .........................................................................................108
11.1.2 ADJUSTABLE PARAMETERS..................................................................................109
11.2 ACCESSING THE ‘RUNNING’ CONFIGURATION EDITOR.......................................110
11.2.1 EDITING A PARAMETER .........................................................................................110
11.2.2 ADJUSTABLE PARAMETERS (RUNNING EDITOR)...............................................110
12 COMMISSIONING .................................................................................... 111
12.1 PRE-COMMISSIONING ...............................................................................................111

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13 FAULT FINDING....................................................................................... 112
14 DSE 4 STEPS TO SUCCESSFUL SYNCHRONISING............................. 114
14.1 CONTROL ....................................................................................................................114
14.2 METERING ...................................................................................................................114
14.3 COMMUNICATIONS ....................................................................................................114
14.4 SYNC CHECKS ............................................................................................................114
15 MAINTENANCE, SPARES, REPAIR AND SERVICING........................... 115
15.1 PURCHASING ADDITIONAL CONNECTOR PLUGS FROM DSE .............................115
15.1.1 PACK OF PLUGS......................................................................................................115
15.1.2 INDIVIDUAL PLUGS .................................................................................................115
15.2 PURCHASING ADDITIONAL FIXING CLIPS FROM DSE ..........................................115
15.3 PURCHASING ADDITIONAL SEALING GASKET FROM DSE ..................................115
15.4 DSENET EXPANSION MODULES ..............................................................................116
16 WARRANTY.............................................................................................. 117
17 DISPOSAL ................................................................................................ 117
17.1 WEEE (WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT)............................117

Bibliography
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1 BIBLIOGRAPHY
This document refers to and is referred to by the following DSE publications which can be obtained
from the DSE website www.deepseaplc.com
1.1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Installation instructions are supplied with the product in the box and are intended as a ‘quick start’
guide only.
DSE PART DESCRIPTION
053-069 DSE8610 Installation Instructions
053-129 DSE8620 Installation Instructions
053-070 DES8660 Installation Instructions
053-032 DSE2548 LED Expansion Annunciator Installation Instructions
053-033 DSE2130 Input Expansion Installation Instructions
053-034 DSE2157 Output Expansion Installation Instructions
053-125 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
1.2 TRAINING GUIDES
Training Guides are produced to give ‘handout’ sheets on specific subjects during training sessions.
DSE PART DESCRIPTION
056-005 Using CTs With DSE Products
056-006 Introduction to Comms
056-010 Overcurrent Protection
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
056-029 Smoke Limiting
056-030 Module PIN Codes
056-032 xx60 With No Bus Breaker
056-042 Bus or Mains Mode
056-057 SW1 and SW2
056-059 xx10 in Fixed Export
1.3 MANUALS
DSE PART DESCRIPTION
057-004 Electronic Engines And DSE Wiring Manual
057-082 DSE2130 Input Expansion Manual
057-083 DSE2157 Output Expansion Manual
057-139 DSE2131 Ratio-metric Input Expansion Manual
057-140 DSE2133 RTD/Thermocouple Expansion Manual
057-141 DSE2152 Ratio-metric Output Expansion Manual
057-084 DSE2548 Annunciator Expansion Manual
057-119 DSE8600 Series Configuration Software Manual
057-120 DSE8660 ATS Operator Manual

Introduction
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2 INTRODUCTION
This document details the installation and operation requirements of the DSE8610 Series modules,
part of the DSEPower® 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. You will not be automatically informed of updates. Any future
updates of this document will be included on the DSE website at www.deepseaplc.com
The DSE8600 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 DSE8600 series module has been designed to allow the operator to start and stop the generator,
and if required, transfer the load to the generator either manually (via fascia mounted push-buttons) or
automatically.
Synchronsing and Load Sharing features are included within the controller, along with the necessary
protections for such a system.
The user also has the facility to view the system operating parameters via the LCD display.
The DSE8600 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
a COMMON AUDIBLE ALARM. The LCD display indicates the fault.
The powerful ARM microprocessor contained within the module allows for incorporation of a range of
complex features:
•Text based LCD display (supporting multiple languages).
•True RMS Voltage, Current and Power monitoring.
•Engine parameter monitoring.
•Fully configurable inputs for use as alarms or a range of different functions.
•Engine ECU interface to electronic engines.
•Direct connection to governor / AVR for synchronising and load sharing
•R.O.C.O.F. and Vector shift for detection of mains failure when in parallel with the mains supply.
Using a PC and the Configuration Suite software allows alteration of selected operational sequences,
timers and alarms.
Additionally, the module’s integral fascia configuration editor allows adjustment of a subset of this
information.
A robust plastic case designed for front panel mounting houses the module. Connections are via
locking plug and sockets.

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3 SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 TERMINAL 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 0.5mm² (AWG 24)
Maximum cable
size
2.5mm² (AWG 10)
NOTE: For purchasing additional connector plugs from DSE, please see the section
entitled Maintenance, Spares, Repair and Servicing elsewhere in this document.
3.2 POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
Minimum supply voltage 8V continuous
Cranking dropouts Able to survive 0V for 50mS providing the supply was at least 10V
before the dropout and recovers to 5V afterwards.
This is more than sufficient to allow the module to operate during
engine cranking where the battery supply often falls as low as 4V (on
a 12V system!)
This is achieved without the need for internal batteries or other
external requirements.
Maximum supply voltage 35V continuous (60V protection for surges)
Reverse polarity protection -35V continuous
Maximum operating current 300mA at 24V
600mA at 12V
Maximum standby current 190mA at 24V
390mA at 12V
3.2.1 PLANT SUPPLY INSTRUMENTATION DISPLAY
Range 0V-70V DC (note Maximum continuous operating voltage of 35V DC)
Resolution 0.1V
Accuracy ±1% full scale (±0.7V)

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3.3 GENERATOR AND BUS VOLTAGE / FREQUENCY SENSING
Measurement type True RMS conversion
Sample Rate 5KHz or better
Harmonics Up to 10
th
or better
Input Impedance 300K Ωph-N
Phase to Neutral 15V (minimum required for sensing frequency ) to 333V AC (absolute maximum)
Suitable for 110V to 277V nominal (±20% for under/overvoltage detection)
Phase to Phase 26V (minimum required for sensing frequency ) to 576V AC (absolute maximum)
Suitable for 190V ph-ph to 479V ph-ph nominal (±20% for
under/overvoltage detection)
Common mode offset from
Earth
100V AC (max)
Resolution 1V AC phase to neutral
2V AC phase to phase
Accuracy ±1% of full scale phase to neutral (±3.33V ph-N)
±2% of full scale phase to phase (±11.52V ph-ph)
Minimum frequency 3.5Hz
Maximum frequency 75.0Hz
Frequency resolution 0.1Hz
Frequency accuracy ±0.2Hz

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3.4 GENERATOR CURRENT SENSING
Measurement type True RMS conversion
Sample Rate 5KHz or better
Harmonics Up to 10
th
or better
Nominal CT secondary rating 1A or 5A (5A recommended)
Maximum continuous current 5A
Overload Measurement 3 x Nominal Range setting
Absolute maximum overload 50A for 1 second
Burden 0.5VA (0.02Ωcurrent shunts)
common mode offset ±2V peak plant ground to CT common terminal
Resolution 0.5% of 5A
Accuracy ±1% of Nominal (1A or 5A) (excluding CT error)
3.4.1 VA RATING OF THE CTS
The VA burden of the DSE8610 module on the CTs is 0.5VA. However depending upon the type and
length of cabling between the CTs and the DSE8610 module, CTs with a greater VA rating than the
module are required.
The distance between the CTs and the
measuring module should be
estimated and cross-referenced
against the chart opposite to find the
VA burden of the cable itself.
If the CTs are fitted within the
alternator top box, the star point
(common) of the CTs should be
connected to system ground (earth) as
close as possible to the CTs. This
minimises the length of cable used to
connect the CTs to the DSE module.
Example.
If 1.5mm² cable is used and the
distance from the CT to the measuring
module is 20m, then the burden of the
cable alone is approximately 15VA. As
the burden of the DSE controller is
0.5VA, then a CT with a rating of at
least 15+0.5V = 15.5VA must be used.
If 2.5mm² cables are used over the
same distance of 20m, then the
burden of the cable on the CT is
approximately 7VA. CT’s required in
this instance is at least 7.5VA (7+0.5).
NOTE: Details for 4mm² cables are shown for reference only. The connectors on the DSE
modules are only suitable for cables up to 2.5mm².
NOTE: CTs with 5A secondary windings are recommended with DSE modules. 1A CTs can
be used if necessary however, the resolution of the readings is 5 times better when using 5A
CTs.

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3.4.2 CT POLARITY
Take care to ensure the correct polarity of the CTs. Incorrect CT orientation will lead to negative kW
readings when the set is supplying power. Take note that paper stick-on labels on CTs that show the
orientation are often incorrectly placed on the CT (!). It is more reliable to use the labelling in the case
moulding as an indicator to orientation (if available).
To test orientation, run the generator in island mode (not in parallel with any other supply) and load the
generator to around 10% of the set rating. Ensure the DSE module shows positive kW for all three
individual phase readings.
TO GENERATOR TO LOAD SWITCH DEVICE
POLARITY OF CT PRIMARY
NOTE: Take care to ensure correct polarity of the CT primary as shown above. If in doubt,
check with the CT supplier.
3.4.3 CT PHASING
Take particular care that the CTs are connected to the correct phases. For instance, ensure that the
CT on phase 1 is connected to the terminal on the DSE module intended for connection to the CT for
phase 1.
Additionally ensure that the voltage sensing for phase 1 is actually connected to generator phase 1.
Incorrect connection of the phases as described above will result in incorrect power factor (pf)
measurements, which in turn results in incorrect kW measurements.
One way to check for this is to make use of a single-phase load. Place the load on each phase in turn,
run the generator and ensure the kW value appears in the correct phase. For instance if the load is
connected to phase 3, ensure the kW figure appears in phase 3 display and not in the display for
phase 1 or 2.
3.4.4 CT CLASS
Ensure the correct CT type is chosen. For instance if the DSE module is providing overcurrent
protection, ensure the CT is capable of measuring the overload level you wish to protect against, and
at the accuracy level you require.
For instance, this may mean fitting a protection class CT (P10 type) to maintain high accuracy while
the CT is measuring overload currents.
Conversely, if the DSE module is using the CT for instrumentation only (current protection is disabled
or not fitted to the controller), then measurement class CTs can be used. Again, bear in mind the
accuracy you require. The DSE module is accurate to better than 1% of the full-scale current reading.
To maintain this accuracy you should fit Class 0.5 or Class 1 CTs.
You should check with your CT manufacturer for further advice on selecting your CTs
labelled as p1,
k or K
labelled as p2,
l or L

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3.5 INPUTS
3.5.1 DIGITAL INPUTS
Number 11 configurable inputs
Arrangement Contact between terminal and ground
Low level threshold 2.1V minimum
High level threshold 6.6V maximum
Maximum input voltage +50V DC with respect to plant supply negative
Minimum input voltage -24V DC with respect to plant supply negative
Contact wetting current 7mA typical
Open circuit voltage 12V typical
3.5.2 ANALOGUE RESISTIVE INPUTS
3.5.2.1 OIL PRESSURE
Configurable if engine ECU link provides oil pressure measurement
Measurement type Resistance measurement by measuring voltage across sensor with a fixed
current applied
Arrangement Differential resistance measurement input
Measurement current 15mA
Full scale 240Ω
Over range / fail 270Ω
Resolution 0.1 Bar (1-2 PSI)
Accuracy ±2% of full scale resistance (±4.8Ω) excluding transducer error
Max common mode
voltage
±2V
Display range 13.7 bar (0-200 PSI) subject to limits of the sensor
3.5.2.2 COOLANT TEMPERATURE
Configurable if engine ECU link provides coolant temp measurement
Measurement type Resistance measurement by measuring voltage across sensor with a fixed
current applied
Arrangement Differential resistance measurement input
Measurement current 10mA
Full scale 480Ω
Over range / fail 540Ω
Resolution 1°C (2°F)
Accuracy +/-2% of full scale resistance (±9.6Ω) excluding transducer error
Max common mode
voltage
±2V
Display range 0°C -140°C (32°F - 284°F) subject to limits of the sensor

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3.5.2.3 FLEXIBLE SENSOR
Number 2
Measurement type Resistance measurement by measuring voltage across sensor with a fixed
current applied
Arrangement Differential resistance measurement input
Measurement current 10mA
Full scale 480Ω
Over range / fail 540Ω
Resolution 1%
Accuracy ±2% of full scale resistance (±9.6Ω) excluding transducer error
Max common mode
voltage
±2V
Display range 0-250%
3.5.3 ANALOGUE FLEXIBLE INPUT
An additional flexible analogue input is provided and can be configured as Digital or Resistive.
3.5.3.1 FLEXIBLE SENSOR AS DIGITAL
Arrangement Contact between input terminal and battery negative
Low level threshold 2.1 V minimum
High level threshold 6.6 V maximum
Max input voltage +60 V DC with respect to battery negative
Min input voltage -24 V DC with respect to battery negative
Contact wetting current 7 mA typical
Open circuit voltage 12 V typical
3.5.3.2 FLEXIBLE SENSOR AS RESISTIVE
Arrangement Differential resistance measurement input with individual common terminals
for each sensor input
Measurement current 9.3 mA typical
Full scale 480 Ω
Sensor fail Values greater than full scale return an over range sentinel that may be
interpreted as sensor fail if appropriate (host controller dependant)
Resolution 1% of full scale
Accuracy ±-2 % of full scale resistance, excluding transducer (sensor) error
Maximum common
mode voltage 3 V
Transducer
(sensor type) Configurable in host controller
Use with contacts Inputs may be used with a contact to ground providing the corresponding
common terminal is grounded. (ie can be used as digital inputs if correctly
configured in the host controller)

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3.5.4 CHARGE FAIL INPUT
Minimum voltage 0V
Maximum voltage 35V (plant supply)
Resolution 0.2V
Accuracy ±1% of max measured voltage (±0.35V)
Excitation Active circuit constant power output
Output Power 2.5W Nominal @12V and 24V
Current at 12V 210mA
Current at 24V 104mA
. The charge fail input is actually a combined input and output. Whenever the generator is required to
run, the terminal provides excitation current to the charge alternator field winding.
When the charge alternator is correctly charging the battery, the voltage of the terminal is close to the
plant battery supply voltage. In a failed charge situation, the voltage of this terminal is pulled down to a
low voltage. It is this drop in voltage that triggers the charge failure alarm. The level at which this
operates and whether this triggers a warning or shutdown alarm is configurable using the DSE Config
Suite Software.
3.5.5 MAGNETIC PICKUP
Type Differential input
Minimum voltage 0.5V RMS
Max common mode
voltage
±2V
Maximum voltage Clamped to ±70V by transient suppressors
Maximum frequency 10,000Hz
Resolution 6.25 RPM
Accuracy ±25 RPM
Flywheel teeth 10 to 500
NOTE : DSE can supply a suitable magnetic pickup device, available in two body thread
lengths :
DSE Part number 020-012 - Magnetic Pickup probe 5/8 UNF 2½” thread length
DSE Part number 020-013 - Magnetic Pickup probe 5/8 UNF 4” thread length
Magnetic Pickup devices can often be ‘shared’ between two or more devices. For example, one
device can often supply the signal to both the DSE8600 series module and the engine governor. The
possibility of this depends upon the amount of current that the magnetic pickup can supply.

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3.6 OUTPUTS
Ten (10) digital outputs are fitted to the DSE8610 controller. Additional outputs are provided for by
adding up to ten (10) external relay boards (DSE2157). This allows for up to 80 additional digital
outputs.
3.6.1 OUTPUTS A & B
Type Normally used for Fuel / Start outputs. Fully configurable for other purposes if the module is
configured to control an electronic engine. Supplied from Emergency Stop terminal 3.
Rating 15A resistive @ 35V
3.6.2 OUTPUTS C & D
Type Voltage free relays, fully configurable, normally used for generator / mains load switch
control.
Rating 8A resistive @ 250 V AC
3.6.2.1 CONTACTOR COILS
Use output D, the normally open relay:
3.6.2.2 UNDERVOLTAGE (UV COILS)
Use output C, the normally closed relay :
Generator
DSE output drives the contactor coil, via external slave relay if required.
When the DSE module requires the contactor closed, the output energises (closing the internal
relay)
When the DSE module requires the contactor to be open, the output is de-energised (opening
the internal relay)
Generator
DSE output drives the UV coil, via external slave relay if required.
When the generator starts, the UV is powered via the normally closed relay. The breaker is
now ready for the close signal to be given. When the breaker is to be opened, the Open
Generator Pulse relay is operated, removing power from the UV coil for one second. This
causes the breaker to trip (open) as the UV is no longer powered. The Open Generator
Pulse relay switches back to its closed state, ready to power the UV coil the next time the
generator starts.

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3.6.2.3 CLOSING COILS
For continuous closing signals (close signal is present continuously when the breaker is closed), follow
the instructions above as for Contactor Coils.
For momentary (pulsed) closing signals, use OUTPUT D, the normally open relay:
3.6.2.4 OPENING COILS / SHUNT TRIP COILS
For Continuous opening signal, use output D, the normally open relay:
For momentary (pulsed) closing signals, use a normally open relay:
3.6.2.5 OUTPUTS E,F,G,H, I & J
Number 6
Type Fully configurable, supplied from DC supply terminal 2.
Rating 3A resistive @ 35V
Generator
When the DSE module requires the breaker closed, the output energises (closing the internal
relay) for the period of the Breaker Close Pulse timer after which the output is de-energised
(opening the internal relay).
Generator:
When the DSE module requires the breaker open, the output energises (closing the internal
relay).
Generator:
When the DSE module requires the breaker open, the output energises (closing the internal
relay) for the period of the breaker trip pulse.

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3.7 COMMUNICATION PORTS
USB Port USB2.0 Device for connection to PC running DSE configuration
suite only
Max distance 6m (yards)
Serial Communication RS232 and RS485 are both fitted and provide independent
operation
RS232 Serial port Non – Isolated port
Max Baud rate 115.2K baud subject to S/W
TX, RX, RTS, CTS, DSR, DTR, DCD
Male 9 way D type connector
Max distance 15m (50 feet)
RS485 Serial port Isolated
Data connection 2 wire + common
Half Duplex
Data direction control for Transmit (by s/w protocol)
Max Baud Rate 115200
External termination required (120Ω)
Max common mode offset 70V (on board protection transorb)
Max distance 1.2km (¾ mile)
MSC Multi Set Communication
Port
Multi Set Communication Port (connection to other DSE
modules)
Data connection 2 wire + common
Issolated
External termination required (120Ω)
Max common mode offset 70V (on board protection transorb)
Max distance 250M using Belden 9841 Cable or equivalent
CAN Port Engine CAN Port
Standard implementation of ‘Slow mode’, up to 250K bits/s
Non-Isolated.
Internal Termination provided (120Ω)
Max distance 40m (133 feet)
NOTE: For additional length, the DSE124 CAN
Extender is available. Please refer to DSE Publication:
057-116 DSE124 Operator Manual for more information.
Ethernet Auto detecting 10/100 Ethernet port.
3.8 COMMUNICATION PORT USAGE
3.8.1 CAN INTERFACE
Modules are fitted with the CAN interface as standard and are capable of
receiving engine data from engine CAN controllers compliant with the
CAN standard.
CAN enabled engine controllers monitor the engine’s operating
parameters such as engine speed, oil pressure, engine temperature
(among others) in order to closely monitor and control the engine. The industry standard
communications interface (CAN) transports data gathered by the engine controller interface. This
allows generator controllers such as the DSE8600 series to access these engine parameters with no
physical connection to the sensor device.
NOTE: For further details for connections to CAN enabled engines and the functions
available with each engine type, refer to the manual Electronic Engines and DSE Wiring. Part
No. 057-004

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3.8.2 USB CONNECTION
The USB port is provided to give a simple means of connection between a PC and the DSE8600
series controller.
Using the DSE Configuration Suite Software, the operator is then able to control the module, starting
or stopping the generator, selecting operating modes, etc.
Additionally, the various operating parameters (such as output volts, oil pressure, etc.) of the remote
generator are available to be viewed or changed.
To connect a DSE8600 series module to a PC by USB, the following items are required:
•DSE8600 series module
•DSE 8600 series configuration software
(Supplied on configuration suite software CD or available from
www.deepseaplc.com).
•USB cable Type A to Type B.
(This is the same cable as often used between a PC and a USB
printer)
DSE can supply this cable if required :
PC Configuration interface lead (USB type A – type B) DSE Part No
016-125
NOTE: The DC supply must be connected to the module for configuration by PC.
NOTE: Refer to DSE8600 series Configuration Suite Manual (DSE part 057-119) for further
details on configuring, monitoring and control.
3.8.3 USB HOST-MASTER (USB DRIVE CONNECTION)
Capability to add USB Host facility for USB ‘Pendrive’ type interface for data recording
Connector Type A.
For data logging max maximum size 16Gb.(see viewing the instrument pages)
NOTE: Refer to DSE8600 series Configuration Suite Manual (DSE part 057-119) for further
details on configuring, monitoring and control.

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3.8.4 RS232
The RS232 port on the DSE8600 series controller supports the Modbus RTU protocol.
The Gencomm register table for the controller is available upon request from the DSE Technical
Support Department.
RS232 is for short distance communication (max 15m) and is typically used to connect the DSE86xx
series controller to a telephone or GSM modem for more remote communications.
Many PCs are not fitted with an internal RS232 serial port. DSE DOES NOT recommend the use of
USB to RS232 convertors but can recommend PC add-ons to provide the computer with an RS232
port.
Recommended PC Serial Port add-ons (for computers without internal RS232 port):
Remember to check these parts are suitable for your PC. Consult your PC supplier for further advice.
•Brainboxes PM143 PCMCIA RS232 card (for laptop PCs)
•Brainboxes VX-001 Express Card RS232 (for laptops and nettops PCs)
•Brainboxes UC246 PCI RS232 card (for desktop PCs)
•Brainboxes PX-246 PCI Express 1 Port RS232 1 x 9 Pin (for desktop
PCs)
Supplier:
Brainboxes
Tel: [phone]
Web: http://www.brainboxes.com
Email: Sales:[email protected]
NB DSE Have no business tie to Brainboxes. Over many years, our own engineers have used these
products and are happy to recommend them.