Synchronising Requirements

DESCRIPTION
A number of requirements exist before it can be ascertained that the DSE7500 / DSE5500 series
controller can be connected to the generator set for Synchronising and Load Sharing Control.

REQUIREMENTS
o Governor with Remote Speed Control capability

This can be an electronic governor with either analogue (preferred) or digital

(raise/lower inputs) to control engine speed. Alternatively it could be an electronic
engine ECU (CANbus for instance) that supports speed control over the engine
data link (CAN) or via analogue / digital control signals.
You should check with the engine supplier about these possibilities.

If you use digital raise/lower inputs you must have droop configured in the
governor. If you use analogue or CAN for speed control, it is usual to disable
governor droop.

o AVR with Remote Voltage Adjust capability

This can be an Automatic Voltage Regulator with either analogue (preferred) or

digital (raise/lower inputs) to control generator output. You should check with the
alternator supplier about these possibilities.

The alternator manufacturer will usually demand that a Droop Kit is fitted to the
alternator to maintain warranty if you are paralleling with another set. While this is
recommended, it is not always necessary. Again, you should consult with the
alternator manufacturer if in any doubt.

If an AVR with remote voltage adjust capability does not exist, you may still be
able to load share. You will need to fit a Droop Kit to the AVR. In this instance, no
voltage matching will take place and rudimentary VAr (reactive power) sharing
will take place using the droop kit. The DSE module will not control the AVR.

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 BEFORE YOU CONTACT DSE FOR ASSISTANCE
o Before you contact DSE Technical Support for assistance, ensure you have
identified the GOVERNOR / ECU type on the engine and the AVR type on the
alternator. We cannot assist you if you dont know this information.

o Once you have the information, check the DSE Guide To Synchronising and
Load Sharing Part 2 Governor and AVR Interfacing to see if the devices are
listed. If they are not, then we dont have the information to list them. In this
instance obtain the instruction document from the respective manufacturer and
email it to the DSE Technical Support Department for analysis

o email : support@deepseaplc.com

DSE DOCUMENTATION
The following DSE documents can be obtained from the DSE website to registered users,
registration is free of charge. www.deepseaplc.com

o 057-004 Electronic Engines and DSE wiring manual

Description of CANbus and connection details from the engine ECUs to the DSE
CAN interface.

o 057-045 DSE Guide to Synchronising and Load Sharing Part 1

Theory and descriptions of synchronizing and load sharing applications.

o 057-046 DSE Guide to Synchronising and Load Sharing Part

Connection details from Governors and AVRs to the DSE module. Also details
how to determine settings for Governors and AVRs not listed in the document.

o 057-047 Load Share Design and Commissioning

Detailed Designers Guide to load sharing applications beginning with a guide to
designing the system and culminating in a description and tutorial of the
necessary steps to take before and during commissioning of the system

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