Communication

SYMAP® can serve as the main bay controller for the power management

system or substation system. The following list shows the station system

items available through  SYMAP®:

• remote supervision

•  remote control

•  remote parameter setting

•  central registration of measured and calculated values

•  central event logging

•  central fault recording, analysis and logging

•  plant power management

Communication interfaces

SYMAP® provides communication ports available with the following

interfaces and protocols:

•  1 x RS 232 on the front panel for programming and data output

•  1 x RS 422/485 port

• 1 x PROFIBUS DP (RS485 or fiber optic port)

•  MODBUS RTU

•  MODBUS TCP (RJ45 or fiber optic port)

•  IEC 60870-5-103 (RS485 or fiber optic port)

•  IEC 61850 (RJ45 or fiber optic port)

•  CANBUS 1 (communication between devices as power management

system, breaker control interlocking)

•  CANBUS 2 (engine control interface: MTU, VOLVO, DEUTZ etc.)

Features and interfaces

Terminal connections

All connections to SYMAP® are made with terminal plugs on the back of

the device, allowing the device to be exchanged easily.

Analog input for measurement

SYMAP® provides inputs for analog sensors at the rear of the device. If

terminal plugs for the CTs are disconnected, the circuits will be linked

automatically so there is no disconnection in the CT circuit loops.

A total of 17 analog inputs for current and voltage transformers are used

for protection functions. The following list shows possible connections

for current transformers (CT) and potential transformers (PT):

•  3 x CT inputs for feeder current

•  1 x CT input for ground current

•  3 x PT inputs for feeder voltage

•  3 x PT inputs for 1st bus bar voltage

•  3 x PT inputs for 2nd bus bar voltage

•  1 x PT input for ground voltage

The hotkey »Alarm« displays

all active alarms, event log and blockings. »Process« shows all process data such as the synchro

nization display, motor thermal indication and a counter of breaker operations. Under »Breaker

Control«, up to five breakers can be accessed and controlled.

When programming breaker controls the user has access to various layout configurations via a

library. Programmed blockings remain active when manual control of the breaker is used. Each of

the highlighted breakers in the LCD can be further controlled by the keys »O« and »I«.

For security, access to SYMAP®’s parameter and breaker control data is protected by a code system,

accessed by a password.

Human Machine Interface

SYMAP® is easy to program and operate. A large graphic LCD with optional LED indicators conveys

important data such as position of all connected breakers, parameter settings, and event histories

at a glance. Graphics and measurements are displayed side-by-side on the LCD, so that the user does

not have to switch between pages.

The entire programming of SYMAP® can be

done with the keys on its front panel or by

using a notebook. Using a notebook offers

the advantage that stored parameters can

easily be applied to other SYMAP® units.

Either way, easy programming is guaranteed

and on-site visits by the manufacturer’s engi

neers during commissioning is not required.

SYMAP® provides four hotkeys placed under

neath the LCD to access four main groups of

values, namely »Meters«, »Alarm«, »Process«

and »Breaker Control«. The user can press the

hotkeys to scroll through pages of information.

The hotkey »Meters« provides detailed infor

mation on electric measurement values,

counters for active and reactive power and working hours. 

Product overview

SYMAP® is a flexible microprocessor-based digital protection device for use in low, medium and

high voltage power systems.

Because of its integrated protection functions and human machine interface capabilities it is an

efficient and cost-effective solution for all types of switchboards. With three powerful microproces

sors SYMAP® offers comprehensive protection functions for generators, motors (synchronous and

asynchronous), transformers, power lines and distributions.

All protection functions can be activated simultaneously. With SYMAP® five main breaker controls

can be activated with all necessary functions such as display, control and blocking for optimal

breaker manage ment. A small integrated PLC allows individual functionality, such as interlocks

from controlling functions. For flexibility in commissioning and during use, both digital and analog

outputs can be used to connect the SYMAP® control unit to main switchboard controls. Addition

ally, a variety of serial interfaces with different kinds of protocols can be used for communication

between SYMAP® units and the central control system.

For diagnostics and monitoring, SYMAP® has three microprocessors that supervise each other, pro

viding a watchdog system. Important functions are laid out in a double redundancy combination,

operating independently with the second processor. Connected separately, an optional unit for

short circuit protection operates parallel to the SYMAP® device and will do so even if the entire

voltage fails.

stuckeGROUP offers

 • innovative, robust, reliable, state-of-the-art products and solutions

 •  customizable, flexibly programmable and expandable devices

 •  service and support during the entire product lifecycle

 • worldwide service through partnership network

 •  high-quality products designed and manufactured in Germany 

• product training

 • consulting and project management

 Development and supply of

 • diesel automation systems

 • generator protection systems

 • hybrid-powered electrical networks

 • mains protection systems

 • power management control for multi-generator sets

 • multifunctional protection relays 

• marine- and land-based power station controls

 • emergency power plant stations

 • hydro-stream turbine control

 • gas engine control

Our customers

 • maritime industry

 • offshore companies

 • power supply and power distribution companies

 • engine manufacturers

 • low and medium voltage switchboard manufacturers

 • genset suppliers (design and manufacturing)

 For diesel and gas engines we develop, design and manufacture control sys

tems for single and multiple generator systems, for generator and network 

protection as well as multifunctional protective relays for low and medium 

voltage installations. We can provide you with electrical engineering such as 

CAD design, turn-key solutions and the production and installation of control 

systems for on- and offshore applications.