
505 Digital Governor Manual 85017V2
6 Woodward
Digital Synchronizer and Load Control (DSLC™)
The Woodward DSLC™ control is a microprocessor based generator load
control designed for use on three-phase ac generators with Woodward speed
controls and automatic voltage regulators. The DSLC is a synchronizer, a load
control, a dead bus closing system, a VAR/PF control, and a process control,
integrated into one package.
The 505 can be programmed to use the DSLC as a synchronizer only, or as a
synchronizer and load control. The DSLC provides either phase match or slip
frequency synchronizing, and ties into the unit automatic voltage regulator to
match voltages before paralleling. It interfaces with the 505 via a Speed bias
signal to control generator frequency and phase. When configured to use the
DSLC as a synchronizer only, the 505 must be programmed to receive the DSLC
Speed Bias signal through an analog input and have this input enabled through a
contact input or function key.
The DSLC communicates over a LAN using a digital Echelon network with other
system DSLCs to enable it to perform safe deadbus closings. Because the DSLC
performs all synchronizing functions simultaneously, synchronization typically
takes only a few seconds.
When used as a synchronizer and load control, the DSLC performs automatic
synchronization, and controls unit load based on the DSLCs mode of operation.
The DSLC can be in a base-load, loadsharing, remote load setting, or Process
control mode, depending on configuration and system conditions.
The DSLC’s baseload mode of operation allows an operator to set the unit to a
specified load. A proportional or integrating control action can be used with this
mode of operation. The integrating mode of operation can be used with systems
tying to an unstable grid to allow the unit to control at a constant load and not
vary based on grid frequency.
The DSLC’s loadsharing mode is used to share load with any other units using a
DSLC and tied to the same isolated bus. This mode is used in conjunction with a
Master Synchronizer & Load Control when paralleled to a utility to allow the
MSLC to control plant frequency or load depending on its state of operation.
The DSLC’s remote load setting mode allows load to be set by a remote 4–20
mA signal. The DSLC’s Process control mode allows any process directly related
to generator load to be controlled.
When using the DSLC as both a synchronizer and load control, the 505 control
must be programmed to receive the DSLC Speed Bias signal through an analog
input and have this input enabled through a contact input or function key.
After synchronization, unit load can be controlled by the DSLC (through the 505
Sync/Ld input) or by the 505’s internal speed/load setpoint. When the Sync/Ld
Share input is programmed, the position of the Utility Tie Breaker Contact selects
unit load control through the DSLC or through the 505’s internal load setpoint.
The DSLC interfaces to the 505 via a Speed Bias signal. From the many different
types of DSLCs manufactured by Woodward only a few have a Speed Bias
output (1–5 Vdc) compatible with the 505 control. The 505’s isolated analog #6
input is the only analog input that is directly compatible with the DSLC. Thus the
DSLC’s speed bias output should only be connected to the # 6 analog input. The
DSLC’s speed bias output is designed to drive into the 505’s low impedance
input.