
3 Additional Functionality
3.1 Operation with the Group Controller
To run the K51 easYgen together with the Group Controller, the
parameter “GC mode” (7950 Ä p. 15) must be configured to “On”
(which is the default option).
If the GC mode is enabled:
nParameter “Application mode” (3444) is fixed to “GCB/LS5.”
This is because some functions of the Group Controller bear
resemblance to Woodward's LS5 device. (For this reason, in
some screens "LS5" will appear, even though there is no LS5.)
nParameter "Load share interface” (9924 Ä p. 16) is hidden,
therefore, parameter "Load share interface GC mode" (9948)
becomes active and defines the communication interfaces
between the easYgens and their Group Controller. This load-
share interface to the GC is selectable as CAN3, Ethernet A or
redundant CAN3/Ethernet A.
nThe K51 easYgens share data for load sharing, “LS5”, diag‐
nostic and “Load dependent start/stop” (LDSS) with the Group
Controller.
nThe range of the parameter “Device number” (1702) is
restricted to 1-31. The Group Controller is fixed on device
number 32.
nIf the Group Controller works with a generator group circuit
breaker (GGB), the GGB status can be indicated in the “One
Line Diagram” of the K51 easYgen if parameter “GC Online
diagram with GGB” (4147 Ä p. 16) is configured to “On”
3.2 Application
3.2.1 Inhibit uncoordinated dead bus closure GCB
WARNING!
To avoid uncoordinated GCB dead bus closure
there are some fixed internal precautions (like in
the standard easYgen) and some precautions
which must be taken by configuring the LogicsMa‐
nager's "Inhibit dead bus closure GCB”. Logi‐
csManager is preconfigured by default as
described below.
Consider the following precautions:
nThe easYgens which do not recognize their Group Controller
must inhibit their GCB dead busbar closure. For this reason "
02.40 Ä p. 16 GC not recognized" is assigned to the Logi‐
csManager "Inhibit dead bus closure GCB” (15161 Ä p. 9)
nThe easYgens which recognize a dead generator busbar (Gen‐
erator Group is dead), with all the breakers acting on this
busbar being open, negotiate the dead busbar closure with all
generator group members (the easYgen with the smallest
device number has the highest priority). Where the GC wants
to effect the dead bus closure, too, it must inhibit all the easY‐
gens from closing their breakers. For this reason the Group
Controller is transmitting the command variable “02.41 GC
Inhibit DBCL GCB”, which is assigned to the LogicsManager
"Inhibit dead bus closure GCB” (15161 Ä p. 9).
Basic configuration
Additional Functionality
Application > Inhibit uncoordinated dead...
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