Introduction to Automatic UNITROL® 1000-15

Voltage Regulators UNITROL® 1000-40

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 Content

Refresher AVR

Introduction to UNITROL 1000 Family

Block diagram, technical data

Supply modes

Software functions

Communication, Interface

AVR System

E-Support

UNITROL 1000 sales
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 Content

Refresher AVR

Introduction to UNITROL 1000 Family

Block diagram, technical data

Supply modes

Modes of operation

Software functions

Communication, Interface

AVR System

E-Support

UNITROL 1000 sales
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 The Duties of an Excitation System

Provide variable DC current

with short time overload
capability

Control terminal voltage with
suitable accuracy

Ensure stable operation with
network and / or other
machines

Keep machine within
permissible operating range

Contribute to transient
stability subsequent to a fault.
E AVR

Communicate with the power
plant control system
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 Content

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Introduction to UNITROL 1000 Family

Block diagram, technical data

Supply modes

Software functions

Communication, Interface

AVR System

E-Support

UNITROL 1000 sales
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 Positioning of UNITROL 1000 Family

Indirect excitation with

Static Excitation Systems
Complexity of performance
rotating machines

UNITROL® 5000

UNITROL® F

UNITROL® 1000
Family
Ifn [ADC]
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40 800 >10‘000
Generator Power / Excitation current
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 UNITROL 1000 Family

UNITROL 1000-15

UNITROL 1000-PM40
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UNITROL 1000-7
 Application Range

UNITROL 1000 Family is

applicable for:

Synchronous Motors and

Synchronous Generators
up to approx. 50 MVA
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 The UNITROL 1000-15

The first member of the

UNITROL 1000 Family

Launched in the year 2000

Field current 15 A

More than 1000 pieces sold
till today

UNITROL 1000-15
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 The UNITROL 1000-40

UNITROL 1000-PM40 Power Module

Used in conjunction with
UNITROL 1000-15 AVR

Field current up to 40 A

CAN Bus interface

Mainly for retrofit CAN Bus .
market
UNITROL 1000-15 UNITROL 1000-PM40

UNITROL 1000-40
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 The UNITROL 1000-7

Prototypes 2Q04

Single print design

Field current 7 A (70°C
ambient)

Without local display

Suitable for harsh
environmental
conditions

EN, ANSI norms

CE, UL, CSA certified UNITROL 1000-7
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 Comparison table

UNITROL UNITROL UNITROL

1000-7 1000-15 1000-40
Excitation 7 A cont. 15 A cont. 40 A cont.
current 14 A ceiling 30 A ceiling 80 A ceiling
Digital I/O 4 in, 4 in/out 4 in, 4 in/out 4 in, 4 in/out
Analogue I/O 2 in, 1 out 3 in, 2 out 3 in, 2 out
Local display No Yes Yes
I/O Extension No Yes Yes
Mounting Inside the Cubicle Cubicle
Machine
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 Content

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Introduction to UNITROL 1000 Family

Block diagram, technical data

Supply modes

Software functions

Communication, Interface

AVR System

E-Support

UNITROL 1000 sales
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 UNITROL 1000-15 Block Diagram

Auxiliary supply U AUX for control electronics

Digital I/O L1 L2 L3
(+) (-)
Analog I/O

UN1000

Measurement
U NET ~/=

and control
interface
=
UM RS-232
AVR
I M2 RS-485
CAN
PWM
Power electronics
supply
IGBT U PWR
Ie - (+) L1

M E
E (-) L2
L3
+
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 UNITROL 1000-15 Technical Data (1)

Large supply voltage range for the auxiliary power

9...250 V AC 3-phase
50...250 V AC 1-phase
18…300 V DC

Power electronics supply 0…250 V AC/DC

Excitation output 15 A DC cont. 30 A DC 10 sec

3-phase or single phase stator voltage measurement

Single phase current measurement (1 A)

Single phase measurement of line voltage for
synchronisation
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 UNITROL 1000-15 Technical Data (2)

4 digital inputs

4 configurable digital inputs/outputs (convertible)

3 configurable analog inputs
(can also be used as 2, 4 or 6 digital inputs)

2 analog outputs

RS-485 port for reactive load sharing application
(future Modbus)

CAN Bus for controlling local extension modules

RS-232 port for connecting a PC (CMT 1000)
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UN1000-15 Mechanical Lay Out
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UNITROL 1000-15 Terminal block
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UN1000-PM40 Mechanical Lay Out
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UNITROL 1000-PM40 Terminal block
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Introduction to UNITROL 1000 Family

Block diagram, technical data

Supply modes

Software functions

Communication, Interface

AVR System

E-Support

UNITROL 1000 sales
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 PMG supplied

AVR

UN 1000

PMG SM E
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 Externally supplied

External Power Supply

AVR

UN 1000

SM E
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 Shunt supplied

AVR

UN 1000

SM E
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 Shunt supplied with AC boost

AVR

Boost for short

circuit support
UN 1000

boost

SM E
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 Shunt supplied with DC boost

AVR
Boost for short
circuit support
UN 1000

Station battery boost

SM E
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 DC-Exciter supplied

Retrofitting systems with DC Exciter machines

AVR

UN 1000

start

SM =
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 Content

Refresher AVR

Introduction to UNITROL 1000 Family

Block diagram, technical data

Supply modes

Software functions

Communication, Interface

AVR System

E-Support

UNITROL 1000 sales
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 Software Functions for Start-up

Soft start

Field Flashing Off

Voltage Relay function

Automatic Synchronizing (optional) more info
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 Basic operation modes

Voltage control mode with PID control algorithm

Power factor controller with PID control algorithm

Reactive power (Var) controller with PID control algorithm

Excitation current controller (manual control) with PI
control algorithm

Bump-less change over between all operation modes

Illustration: PF/Var
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 Software functions for on-line operation

Reactive current droop for parallel operation

Analogue input for superimposed voltage regulation

Voltage Droop Compensation (VDC) mode in island
operation more info
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 Limiters

V/Hz limiter

Minimum excitation current limiter

Underexcited reactive current limiter as a function of
active power (P/Q)

Three step delayed maximum excitation current limiter

Machine voltage min/max limiters

“Limit Active” indications are provided

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Power chart
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 Monitoring and Protective functions

Software alarm function (Watchdog)

Under voltage detection to activate external current
boost for short circuit support

Rotating Diode Monitoring (optional)

Channel monitoring (for redundant systems) more info
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 Software Functions for commissioning

Open loop control of output voltage for test purposes

Built-in step test function for regulator tuning, together
with CMT 1000 commissioning software
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 Future Software Functions

To be implemented:

Power System Stabilizer (PSS)

Dual channel system using CAN Bus

Data / Event logger
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 Content

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Introduction to UNITROL 1000 Family

Block diagram, technical data

Supply modes

Software functions

Communication, Interface

AVR System

E-Support

UNITROL 1000 sales
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 Human Machine Interface (HMI) Local Panel
UNITROL 1000-15

Actual value indication

Setting of parameters

Configuration of digital and
analog I/O’s
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 CMT 1000 Software ...
... a user friendly tool for commissioning and maintenance
of UNITROL 1000 Family

Actual value measurements

Parameter settings

Status indications

Power chart

Oscilloscope

Synchronoscope

Parameter files

Windows 98, NT,
2000 and XP compatible
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 CMT 1000 Software – Device Configurator

I/O Configuration

System Data
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 CMT 1000 Software - Oscilloscope

Trending
20 channels

50 ms resolution

File save in
numerical form

Cursor
measurements

Bitmap export
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 CMT 1000 Software – Other features

Synchronoscope

Power Chart

Measurements
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 Future Communication Functions

To be implemented:

Modbus communication

Digital/Analogue I/O Extension over CAN Bus

Enhanced CMT 1000
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 Content

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Introduction to UNITROL 1000 Family

Block diagram, technical data

Supply modes

Software functions

Communication, Interface

AVR System

E-Support

UNITROL 1000 sales
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 AVR System

What components are needed around the AVR for safe and
reliable operation?

Power circuits

Excitation breaker

Over current protection

Field flashing / boosting circuit (shunt supply only)

Interposing supply transformer

Auxiliary (electronics) supply

Signals

Galvanic isolation for I/O signals (relays, transducers)
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 Standard Cubicle with UNITROL 1000-15

Pre-engineered
solution for end
users

Configuration by
Internet tool
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 OEM Plate with UNITROL 1000-15

AVR system optimized for

OEM specific solution

End user specific
solution for repeat
projects
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 Content

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Introduction to UNITROL 1000 Family

Block diagram, technical data

Supply modes

Software functions

Communication, Interface

AVR System

E-Support

UNITROL 1000 sales
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 System Configurator in the Internet

Requirements from the customer

System engineering made by configurator

Output:

System description with a single line diagram

Electrical schematics

Layout drawing

Parameter file for UNITROL 1000

Material list

Pricing
www.abb.com/unitrol
Look for “UNITROL 1000 Configurator”
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 E-Learning

Interactive training course

Excitation basics

UNITROL 1000 connections, operation, panel, etc.

CMT 1000 software

Commissioning

Available on a CD-ROM
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 Content

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Introduction to UNITROL 1000 Family

Block diagram, technical data

Supply modes

Software functions

Communication, Interface

AVR System

E-Support

UNITROL 1000 sales
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 Ordering information

UNITROL 1000-15 (version 4)

Standard unit: 3BHE014557R0003

With Synchronising: 3BHE014557R0004

With RDM: 3BHE014557R0005

With Sync & RDM: 3BHE014557R0006
Scope of delivery:

CD-ROM with CMT 1000 software

RS-232 cable

User’s Manual

Power Unit UNITROL 1000-PM40

Standard: 3BHE015411R0001
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 UNITROL 1000-15 Facts and Figures

Delivery times:
Module: 2 weeks
Standard system: 6 weeks
Custom system: 3 months

Sold: 2000 24 Units

2001 215 Units
2002 352 Units
2003 336 Units
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 Conclusion

Proven technology  Decades of experience

Compact product  Extensive software

Low engineering cost  System configurator

Low commissioning costs  CMT 1000, E-Learning

High availability  World-wide support 24 h/day

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 Thank You for
Your attention
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 PF and Var Control Modes

POWER FACTOR Control

REACTIVE POWER Control
+P [MW]

Cos φ = 0.8 +P [MW]

-Q +Q [MVAR]

-Q +Q [MVAR]

Q = 0.2 p.u
-P
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 Power Chart with operational limits

Max. field current limiter

Min. field current limiter P
Under excitation P,Q limiter

-Q 1/Xd +Q
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 VDC - Voltage Droop Compensation

Reactive power is shared equally between parallel

generators, without any drop in voltage level

RS-485 bus communication between AVRs

Load A Load B

U = 100 %
RS-485

AVR 1 AVR 2 AVR 3 AVR 4

SM SM SM SM
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 VDC - Voltage Droop Compensation

Reactive power is shared equally between parallel

generators, without any drop in voltage level

RS-485 bus communication between AVRs

Possible to divide into separate island networks
Load A Load B

U = 100 %
RS-485

AVR 1 AVR 2 AVR 3 AVR 4

SM SM SM SM
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Prim. Net = 1
Prim. Net = 1 Din = Secondary Net
Sec. Net = 2
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 Synchronizing

Voltage matching

Speed control, analogue bias signal

Breaker close command

Synchrocheck UNET UNITROL 1000
Setpoint fSP = fNom
Command
CB
Fbias Sync
Speed Controller
Setpoint
UM
Regulator

T SM E
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 Redundant AVR system

Auto follow

redundant (stand by)
following actual values AVR

Auto change over

SW Alarm UN 1000

MCB trip
AVR

External command

UN 1000
Future: CAN Bus
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