Category: Industry Trends

FEATURES

In conjunction with easYgen-3400/3500XT genset controls, the active voltage regulator system offers:

• Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)

• Soft start functionality

• Under frequency regulation (Volt/Hz) defined by five configurable points and activated by

LogicsManager

• Line drop compensation via AnalogManager

• Power factor and kvar control

• Voltage droop compensation

• Fault Ride Through (FRT) support

• Setpoint configuration and AVR status overview on the easYgen screen and on Woodward

ToolKit Service Tool

DESCRIPTION

Woodward’s easYgen | exciter-10 (EX-10) module is a power electronics

component designed to provide excitation current to the generator that is

controlled by the Active Voltage Regulator (AVR) feature in the easYgen

3400/3500XT genset controls.

The active voltage regulation concept intends to substitute a traditional

voltage regulation configuration by simplifying the overall topology. The

easYgen internal controller regulates generator output voltage by sending a

pulse width modulation (PWM) signal to the excitation module. The excitation

module controls generator excitation and therefore generator output voltage.

This topology eliminates the redundant voltage and current sensing from a

traditional voltage regulator and also makes a feedforward control architecture

at AVR level simplifying the cascaded PID control topology. For power input,

EX-10 interfaces with any of the following excitation systems: Self/Shunt

Excitation, Auxiliary winding/AREP Excitation and Permanent Magnet (PMG)

Excitation systems to make it a standard yet versatile solution.

Ensuring Reliability and Durability

› Advanced asset protection for engines, generators, and utility grids.

› Robust design with conformal coating and galvanic isolation for harsh environments.

› Multi-mastering, redundant communication, and

redundancy functionality ensure seamless transfer of

primary control to the standby controller in the event of

a failure, enabling uninterrupted operation. This

enhances control system uptime, prevents engine spin

down, and eliminates single points of failure.

Maximize reliability and safeguard your assets with proven quality and advanced redundancy features

designed to eliminate single points of failure, even in extreme environmental conditions.

The innovative control architecture streamlines the management of complex systems,

including utility feeds, tie breakers, and load-sharing networks.

Leveraging globally standardized controls ensures greater flexibility,

accelerates planning and commissioning, and optimizes manufacturing and inventory management

processes.

Expanding Application Possibilities

› Open System Design for a seamless interaction with

most standard PLCs.

› customize the operation sequences and adapt them to specific needs

› Functions with all speed governors and voltageregulators

› Precise measurements with Class I accuracy for true RMSpowersensing Reducing Costs

› Lifecycle savings with proven, globally supported control standards.

› Eliminates need for external PLC modules with

integrated logic and analog management.

› Long-term reliability, combined with the prolonged

availability of controllers and spare parts through an

extended Product Life Cycle, reduces replacement and repair costs.

› Standardized controls for all engines and energy sources lower upfront investment.

› Globally standardized control (e.g. with 14 standard

languages and customizable language options).

Ensuring Reliability and Durability

› Advanced asset protection for engines, generators, and utility grids.

› Robust design with conformal coating and galvanic isolation for harsh environments.

› Multi-mastering, redundant communication, and

redundancy functionality ensure seamless transfer of

primary control to the standby controller in the event of

a failure, enabling uninterrupted operation. This

enhances control system uptime, prevents engine spin

down, and eliminates single points of failure.

Saving Time and Resources

› On-site configurability, real-time configuration during

operation, and efficient power system trouble-shooting

reduce delays from custom software requirements.

› Drop-in replacement for legacy systems minimizes

upgrade time and effort.

› Remote monitoring and control via secure cloud interfacing

speeds up remote troubleshooting.

(utilizing 3rd party devices)

Expanding Application Possibilities

› Open System Design for a seamless interaction with

most standard PLCs.

› customize the operation sequences and adapt them to specific needs

› Functions with all speed governors and voltageregulators

› Precise measurements with Class I accuracy for true RMSpowersensing Reducing Costs

› Lifecycle savings with proven, globally supported control standards.

› Eliminates need for external PLC modules with

integrated logic and analog management.

› Long-term reliability, combined with the prolonged

availability of controllers and spare parts through an

extended Product Life Cycle, reduces replacement and repair costs.

› Standardized controls for all engines and energy sources lower upfront investment.

› Globally standardized control (e.g. with 14 standard

languages and customizable language options).

Simplifying Complexity

› Streamlined commissioning with a powerful

configuration and simulation + emulation tools.

› Combines multiple functions (synchronization,

protection, AVR, configurable PIDs for process control,

genset automation, load and power factor control) into

one controller, enabling streamlined design.

› Simplifies the integration of small-scale microgrids and

optimizes large-scale systems through collaboration with

Woodward’s easYi product. (Photovoltaic, Batteries,Gensets, …)

› Use the device’s flexibility to simplify and standardize

switchboard layouts across diverse applications.

Saving Time and Resources

› On-site configurability, real-time configuration during

operation, and efficient power system trouble-shooting

reduce delays from custom software requirements.

› Drop-in replacement for legacy systems minimizes

upgrade time and effort.

› Remote monitoring and control via secure cloud interfacing

speeds up remote troubleshooting.

(utilizing 3rd party devices)

Simplifying and Efficiently Managing Complex Power Systems with Standardized Controls

Maximize reliability and safeguard your assets with proven quality and advanced redundancy features

designed to eliminate single points of failure, even in extreme environmental conditions.

The innovative control architecture streamlines the management of complex systems,

including utility feeds, tie breakers, and load-sharing networks.

Leveraging globally standardized controls ensures greater flexibility,

accelerates planning and commissioning, and optimizes manufacturing and inventory management

processes.

Simplifying Complexity

› Streamlined commissioning with a powerful

configuration and simulation + emulation tools.

› Combines multiple functions (synchronization,

protection, AVR, configurable PIDs for process control,

genset automation, load and power factor control) into

one controller, enabling streamlined design.

› Simplifies the integration of small-scale microgrids and

optimizes large-scale systems through collaboration with

Woodward’s easYi product. (Photovoltaic, Batteries,Gensets, …)

› Use the device’s flexibility to simplify and standardize

switchboard layouts across diverse applications.

Display

Type ……………………………………………………………………. WVGA TFT LCD

Size …………………………………………………………………………. 177.8 mm (7′)

Max. Resolution ……………………………………………………………… 800 x 480

Max. Colors…………………………………………………………………………….. 64k

Luminance (cd/m2) ………………………………………………………………….. 500

Viewing Angle (H/V) ………………………………………………………….. 140/120

Backlight Life …………………………………………………………… LED; 50.000 h

Brightness adjustable  ……………………………………………………………..  yes

Contrast Ratio ………………………………………………………………………. 700:1

Touch Screen

Life span ……………………………………………………………. 36 million touches

……………………….. at 8 mm diameter finger point through silicone rubber

…………………………………….. bearing at least 250 g two times per second

Light ……………………………………………………….. Transmission Above 80%

Resolution ……………………………………………………………………….. Linearity

Beep  …………………………………………………………….  ON/OFF by software

Type …………………………………………………………… 5-wire, analog resistive

Vibration protection  ……  Operating, random vibration 1 Grms (5 to 500 Hz)

Disturbance test (CE)………… tested according to applicable EN guidelines

Listings ………..  Industrial Control Equipment UL 508 certification

……………………………. CE, BSML, CCC, UL, FCC Class A

SPECIFICATIONS

Power supply   24 Vdc ±10%

Intrinsic consumption …………………………………………………….. typical 7 W

Ambient temperature (operation)………………..-20 to 60 °C (-4 to 140 °F)

Ambient temperature (storage)…………………-30 to 70 °C (-22 to 158 °F)

Ambient humidity  ………………….10 to 90% RH@40 °C, non-condensing

Housing Front panel mounting PC plus ABS

(with die-cast aluminum alloy front bezel)

Dimensions WxHxD 03.4 × 150 × 43.7 mm

Front cutout WxH 192 × 138.5 mm

Front ………………………………………………………. insulating surface

Weight ……………………………………………………………..  approx. 1 kg

Sealing Front ………………………………… IP66 (with clamp fastening)

Connection (power supply) …………………….. screw/plug terminals 2.5 mm²

Interface (others not to be used)  …………………………………………. Ethernet

System Hardware

CPU  …………………………………………………… RISC processor with 32 bits

……………………………………………………… 600 MHz (ARM® CortexTM-AB)

Backup Memory ……………………………………………………….. FRAM 128 KB

Memory …………………………………………………….. DDR2 256 MB on board

Storage ……………………………………………….. 512 MB on board, SLC type

Power-On LED bar  ………………………………………………………………… blue

Software

Operating System …………………………………. Microsoft® Windows CE 6.0

Woodward Application  ………………. Remote Panel RP-3000XT software

…. Auto-start software to connect to an easYgen-3000XT

………………………………….. for remote control via Ethernet

Features

 RP-3000XT features help realize following use cases:

 Mounted to the front door and connected with a back panel mounted easYgen-3100XT or easYgen

3400XT for a safe and compact installation

 Installed away from genset room and connected with a front panel mounted easYgen-3200XT or

easYgen-3500XT for applications requiring multiple HMIs

 Mounted to the front door and connected to a fleet of easYgen-3000XT series controls (up to 32) for

cost sensitive and/or space constrained applications

 Power ON LED at face plate

 Multi-lingual display capability of

the connected easYgen-XT (RP

3000XT menu in English)

 Plug-and-Play remote

annunciation and

remote control of the

easYgen-3000XT Series

genset controls

 Generic remote panel,

connects to all easYgen

3000XT series controls

 Multi-Cast function,

offers connection to a

fleet of easYgen-3000XT

controls (one at a time)

 Offers on-the-fly

configuration with same

security levels as

easYgen-3000XT

 Simplifies wiring to

the access door and

keeps high voltage

connections remote

 Small footprint makes

compact installations

 Touch screen and Color

display

 Ethernet communication

to genset control

 Multi-lingual Capability

 CE Marked

 UL/cUL Listing