Deif AGC 150 User manual
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
AGC 150 Hybrid
Genset and PV controller
4189341317A
1. Introduction
1.1 Symbols for hazard statements......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 About the operator's manual...............................................................................................................................................................................................3
1.3 Warnings and safety.................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
1.4 Legal information.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
2. About the AGC 150 Hybrid
2.1 About controller operation................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Applications..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
2.2.1 Greenfield..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
2.2.2 Brownfield..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
2.3 Display, buttons and LEDs................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
3. Operating the system
3.1 Mimic function............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
3.2 Running modes...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
3.3 Display settings.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
4. Hybrid modes
4.1 PV Island operation................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
4.2 PV AMF (Automatic mains failure)................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
4.3 PV LTO (Load take-over)......................................................................................................................................................................................................12
4.4 PV Fixed power.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
4.5 PV MPE (Mains power export)..........................................................................................................................................................................................14
4.6 PV Peak shaving...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
5. Menus
5.1 Menu structure..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................17
5.2 Settings menu........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
5.2.1 Menu numbers..................................................................................................................................................................................................................18
5.2.2 The jump to parameter function................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
5.3 View menu................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
5.3.1 Display views.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................20
5.3.2 Display text.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................20
5.4 Status texts.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................21
5.5 Service view............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
5.6 Hybrid shortcut menu........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
5.7 Exhaust after-treatment (Tier 4/Stage V).................................................................................................................................................................... 25
6. Alarm handling and log list
6.1 Alarm handling......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
6.2 Logs menu.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 28
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1. Introduction
1.1 Symbols for hazard statements
DANGER!
This shows dangerous situations.
If the guidelines are not followed, these situations will result in death, serious personal injury, and equipment damage or
destruction.
WARNING
This shows potentially dangerous situations.
If the guidelines are not followed, these situations could result in death, serious personal injury, and equipment damage
or destruction.
CAUTION
This shows low level risk situation.
If the guidelines are not followed, these situations could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
This shows an important notice
Make sure to read this information.
1.2 About the operator's manual
This document gives the necessary information to operate the controller.
CAUTION
Installation errors
Read this document before working with the AGC 150 controller. Failure to do this may result in human injury or damage
to the equipment.
Intended users of the operator's manual
The operator's manual is for the operator that uses the controller regularly.
The manual describes the LEDs, buttons and screens on the controller, alarm handling, and the logs menu.
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1.3 Warnings and safety
Factory settings
The controller is delivered pre-programmed from the factory with a set of default settings. These settings are based on typical values
and may not be correct for your system. You must therefore check all parameters before using the controller.
Data security
To minimise the risk of data security breaches:
• As far as possible, avoid exposing controllers and controller networks to public networks and the Internet.
• Use additional security layers like a VPN for remote access, and install firewall mechanisms.
• Restrict access to authorised persons.
1.4 Legal information
Third party equipment
DEIF takes no responsibility for the installation or operation of any third party equipment, including the genset. Contact the genset
company if you have any doubt about how to install or operate the genset.
Warranty
NOTICE
Warranty
The controller is not to be opened by unauthorised personnel. If opened anyway, the warranty will be lost.
Disclaimer
DEIF A/S reserves the right to change any of the contents of this document without prior notice.
The English version of this document always contains the most recent and up-to-date information about the product. DEIF does not
take responsibility for the accuracy of translations, and translations might not be updated at the same time as the English document.
If there is a discrepancy, the English version prevails.
Copyright
© Copyright DEIF A/S. All rights reserved.
Software version
This document is based on the AGC 150 software version 1.11.0.
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2. About the AGC 150 Hybrid
2.1 About controller operation
The AGC 150 Hybrid controller has all the functions needed to protect and control a system that includes gensets, up to 16
inverters, and a mains connection.
Greenfield and brownfield applications
In greenfield applications, the AGC 150 Hybrid controller can provide protection and control for a genset, the genset breaker, the
inverters, the PV breaker, and a mains breaker.
You can also use the AGC 150 Hybrid controller to control PV power when this is added to an existing plant (brownfield
applications).
Grid-tied
The controller can feed surplus PV energy to the grid. As an alternative to this, the controller can regulate the PV production to
match the self consumption. This prevents feed-in PV power to the grid.
Off-grid
The controller can combine PV power with genset power. The controller uses the genset power measurements to calculate the set
points for the PV power.
2.2 Applications
2.2.1 Greenfield
Hybrid application with a genset, PV and mains
One controller can control an application with a single genset, PV, and mains. It also controls the PV breaker and the mains breaker.
The controller regulates the genset governor and AVR.
PV
Inverter
(max. 16)
Load bus
G1
V
GB
V
I
MB
Utility
I
Engine control
Inverter control
Breaker feedback
and control
ECU
L4
More information
See the AGC 150 Hybrid data sheet for the variations on the greenfield arrangement.
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2.2.2 Brownfield
Adding PV to an application with synchronising gensets
When PV power is added to a power management system (PMS), the application can include a maximum of two synchronising
gensets. The PMS controls Genset 1 (G1) and Genset 2 (G2), and the genset breakers. The AGC 150 Hybrid controller is not part of
the PMS.
Three sets of nominal settings are used in the controller to control the PV power. Different nominal settings are used in the controller
when Genset 1 and 2, Genset 1 or Genset 2 are connected.
Load busbar
G1
MB
I
Utility
G2
Generator busbar
I
V
PV
Inverter
Breaker feedback
Inverter control
Breaker feedback
and control
L4
V
More information
See the AGC 150 Hybrid data sheet for the variations on the brownfield arrangement.
2.3 Display, buttons and LEDs
4
3
3
5
6
7
8
9
15 14 11 1112 12
1
17
16
2 3 3
18
1013
No. Name Function
1 Power Green: The controller power is ON.
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No. Name Function
OFF: The controller power is OFF.
2 Display screen*
Resolution: 240 x 128 px.
Viewing area: 88.50 x 51.40 mm.
Six lines, each with 25 characters.
3 Navigation Move the selector up, down, left and right on the screen.
4 OK Go to the Menu system.
Confirm the selection on the screen.
5 Back Go to the previous page.
6 AUTO mode
The controller automatically starts and stops (and connects and disconnects) the genset. The
controller also automatically connects and disconnects the PV and mains. No operator actions are
needed.
7 Silence horn Stops an alarm horn (if configured) and enters the Alarm menu.
8 Shortcut menu Access the Jump menu, Mode selection, Test, Lamp test, and Hybrid (PV semi start and stop).
9 SEMI-AUTO
mode
The operator or an external signal can start, stop, connect or disconnect the genset. The operator or
an external signal can also open and close the other breakers (PV and mains). Automatic controller
actions are not possible.
The controller automatically synchronises before closing a breaker, and automatically de-loads before
opening a breaker.
10 Mains symbol Green: Mains voltage and frequency are OK. The controller can synchronise and close the breaker.
Red: Mains failure.
11 Close breaker Push to close the breaker.
12 Open breaker Push to open the breaker.
13 Breaker symbols
Green: Breaker is closed.
Green flashing: Synchronising or de-loading.
Red: Breaker failure.
14 Generator
Green: Generator voltage and frequency are OK. The controller can synchronise and close the
breaker.
Green flashing: The generator voltage and frequency are OK, but the V&Hz OK timer is still running.
The controller cannot close the breaker.
Red: The generator voltage is too low to measure.
15 Engine
Green: There is running feedback.
Green flashing: The engine is getting ready.
Red: The engine is not running, or there is no running feedback.
16 Stop Stops the genset if SEMI-AUTO or Manual is selected.
17 Start Starts the genset if SEMI-AUTO or Manual is selected.
18 Load symbol Green: The supply voltage and frequency are OK.
Red: Supply voltage/frequency failure.
NOTE * You can use the display to monitor PV operation.
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3. Operating the system
3.1 Mimic function
Settings > Basic settings > Controller settings > Display > LED mimic
Parameter no. Item Range
6082 LED mimic
Standard with genset
Standard
Guided with genset
Guided
Standard
The control buttons and LEDs are shown.
If you stop the genset, the motor/generator symbols are not shown.
Standard with genset
The control buttons and LEDs are shown.
If you the stop the genset, the motor/generator symbols are shown in
red.
Guided
Active control buttons and LEDs are shown, inactive are not shown.
Example: The controller is in SEMI-AUTO mode, and the genset is not
operating. Only the start button and the button to open the mains
breaker are shown as these are the only possible action.
Guided with genset
Active control buttons, LEDs and the motor/generator symbols are
shown, inactive are not shown.
Example: The controller is in SEMI-AUTO mode, and the genset is not
operating. The only possible action is to start the genset, or open the
mains breaker. Therefore, only the start button, the red motor/generator
symbols, and the button to open the mains breaker are shown.
All Mimic settings
The breaker symbol is shown in red:
• Breaker position failure
• Breaker close failure
The breaker symbol flashes green:
• The controller is synchronising
• The controller is de-loading
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3.2 Running modes
The controller has four running modes, and a test mode. To configure the running mode push the Shortcut button and select
Running Modes. Configure the test mode in Settings > Power set points > Test. To run the test push the Shortcut
button and select Start Test.
Mode Description
AUTO The controller automatically starts and stops (and connects and disconnects) the genset. The controller
automatically connects and disconnects the PV and mains. The operator cannot start a sequence manually.
SEMI-AUTO
The operator or an external signal can automatically start, stop, connect and disconnect the genset. The operator or
an external signal can also open and close the PV breaker and the mains breaker. The controller cannot do these
actions.
The controller automatically synchronises before closing a breaker, and automatically de-loads before opening a
breaker.
MANUAL
The operator can use the digital increase/decrease inputs (if they are configured) and the buttons on the display.
When the genset starts in manual mode, it starts without subsequent regulation.
The operator cannot control the PV inverters in manual mode.
BLOCK The controller cannot start a sequence. Select the block mode when you do maintenance work.
Test You can select Simple test, Load test, Full test, and Battery test.
NOTE The genset shuts down if you select the block mode while the genset is operating.
3.3 Display settings
To adjust for ambient lighting, configure the display settings.
Settings > Basic settings > Controller settings > Display > Display control
Parameter Text Range Default
9151 Backlight dimmer 0 to 15 * 12
9152 Green LEDs dimmer 1 to 15 * 15
9153 Red LEDs dimmer 1 to 15 * 15
9154 Contrast level -20 to +20 0
9155 Sleep mode timer 1 to 1800 s 60 s
9156 Enable (Sleep mode timer) OFF
ON ON
9157 Alarm Jump OFF
ON ON
9158 Engineering units Bar/Celcius
PSI/Fahrenheit Bar/Celcius
NOTE * Low numbers are minimum brightness and high numbers are maximum brightness.
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4. Hybrid modes
The controller operates in hybrid mode when it is in AUTO mode and SEMI-AUTO mode. There is no control of the PV inverters in
manual mode.
AUTO mode
The PV inverters start automatically when voltage and frequency are available. You can configure a signal for PV auto start. The PV
inverters start if the signal is activated, and voltage and frequency are available.
SEMI-AUTO mode
The PV inverters start if they receive a start signal from the controller, and the voltage and frequency are available.
4.1 PV Island operation
The PV inverters supply as much of the load as possible. The genset operates at or at more than the minimum genset load.
The AGC 150 Hybrid controller can control an application that combines PV power with genset power. It calculates the power set
points for the PV power based on the genset power measurements. This ensures that the minimum genset load requirement is met.
PV
Inverter
(max. 16)
Load bus
G1
GB
V
IEngine control
Inverter control
Breaker feedback
and control
ECU
Start sequence
1. Activate a start signal.
• In AUTO mode, activate the auto start/stop input.
• In SEMI-AUTO mode:
a. Push the Start button to start the genset.
b. Go to the Hybrid shortcut menu to activate the PV inverters.
2. The genset starts and the generator breaker closes.
3. The genset supplies the load.
4. The PV inverters start the reconnect process to the busbar.
5. When the PV inverters are ready, the genset ramps down to the minimum genset load. The PV inverters supply the remaining
load.
6. If the PV inverters cannot supply the load, the genset supplies the extra load.
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