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The module control box contains functions for system components related to the motor. Various
controls (heating water, grid feed, gas tank…) and auxiliary drive actuators are integrated into
the system.
The regulations of the accident prevention and insurance association must be observed when
working on the switching system.
Safety devices may only be replaced by authorized employees using the appropriate tools.
Machine safety chain (e.g. STB, combined emergency stop from PLC, ...)
Manual emergency stop safety chain (e.g. emergency stop at module cabinet, building
emergency stop, …)
If one of the safety chains is actuated, the corresponding drives are deactivated (e.g. gas valves, ...).
All drives are deactivated if the emergency stop is actuated manually.
1.5. CPU
The CPU of the PLC is monitored by a watchdog. If it is actuated, all PLC outputs are shut down safely
and the safety chain is actuated. The CPU can only be reset by restarting (switching the safety cut-out
off and on). If the fault occurs again, contact the service department.
1.9. Maintenance
The CP3485 (PLC) control unit is fitted with a battery. This battery must be replaced at regular intervals
in accordance with maintenance regulations. When necessary, the filter mat of the filter fan must be
cleaned.
Maintenance intervals:
• Replace the battery in the CP3485 (PLC) central unit every 4 years or as necessary.
• Clean/replace the filter mat when necessary
Auxiliary drives on, cooling water pump on, exhaust flaps open,
Start requirements 2 leak test ok.
(Auxiliary drives on + leak test ok message to MTU
motor management)
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To phase 3
Wait
Wait until
until rated
rated speed
speed reached.
reached.
Phase 3 Generator
Generator voltage monitoring
Activate
voltage monitoring ++ generator
generator frequency.
frequency.
Activate overtravel
overtravel time
time for
for auxiliary
auxiliary drives.
drives.
Start
Rated
Rated speed
speed reached
reached (message
(message from
from MTU
MTU motor
motor management).
management).
Startrequirements
requirements 44
(Generator
(Generator voltage
voltage >> limit
limit value)
value) &
& (generator
(generator frequency
frequency >> limit
limit value).
value).
No
No Start
Start cancel
cancel –– Phase
Phase 33
Yes
Yes
Enable
Enable synchronisation
synchronisation (automatic
(automatic or
or manual).
manual).
Enable
Enable speed
speed adjustment.
adjustment. Automatic:
Automatic: Enable
Enable synchronisation
synchronisation ++
Phase 4 Start
Start time
Manual:
time monitoring.
monitoring.
Manual: NoNo synchronisation
synchronisation release
release
Start
Startrequirements
requirements 55 Generator
Generator switch
switch isis on
on ++ time
time monitoring
monitoring not
not complete
complete
No
No
Start
Start cancel
cancel –– Phase
Phase 44
Yes
Yes
Parallel
Parallel grid:
grid: Monitoring
Monitoring the
the power
power control,
control, gradient
gradient
Grid
Grid standby:
standby: Activate
Activate grid
grid standby
standby mode
mode (frequency
(frequency controller)
controller)
Phase 0 Genset
Genset in
in operation
operation and
and stop
stop pending.
pending.
Slow
Slow stop
stop (gradient
(gradient function)
function)
Stop
Stopcondition
condition00 or
or
Fast
Fast stop
stop (open
(open switch)
switch)
Fast
Fast Jump
Jump to
to phase
phase 22 immediately!
immediately!
Slow
Slow
Phase 1 The
The genset
genset isis unloaded
unloaded (gradient
(gradient function).
function).
Stop
Stopcondition
condition11 Power
Power dropped
dropped below
below minimum.
minimum.
No
No Stays
Stays in
in phase
phase 11 !!
Yes
Yes
Open
Open generator
generator switch,
switch, activate
activate speed
speed control,
control,
Phase 2 Start
Start overtravel
Stop
overtravel time
time for
for auxiliary
auxiliarydrives.
drives.
Stop command
command to to MTU
MTU motor
motor management.
management.
Phase 2 Phase 3
In automatic mode, various additional functions are incorporated in the start sequence.
Depending on the active function (e.g. timer, power draw regulation, CH4 content etc.), the
start release of the respective function is incorporated when the start command is activated.
If this is not the case, a combined alarm is signaled.
If a drive or a controller (e.g. cooling water pump, heating water pump etc.) is set to manual
mode and an automatic start is initiated, manual mode is reset (e.g. would overheat the
genset if the cooling water pump was off).
3.3.1. Grid standby operation via external control instrumentation (not MCS)
See separate document "Grid standby via external control instrumentation"
Ready:
This contact remains closed when the following criteria are fulfilled:
Key switch is set to module release
Key switch is set to remote
Key switch is set to automatic
No stop or emergency stop signal is pending
The auxiliary drives are always switched off when an emergency stop is activated (safety chain
actuated).
The auxiliary drives are also activated once for an overtravel if a PT100 temperature (HZW
temperature inlet/outlet, MCW temperature inlet/outlet) is exceeded on the heat module. This is
intended to dissipate any built-up heat and to return the motor to the ready state.
GePS is on:
The contact is activated as soon as the generator switch is closed.
Motor is running:
The contact is closed as soon as the motor reaches a speed of over 1000 rpm.
0 = No release; 1 = Release
0 = No release; 1 = Release
You must press the button and log in to activate them. The menus or parameters are
released if the user is authorized.
All parameters are monitored for the entry ranged. If the entry is outside the entry range, the value is
changed automatically to the upper / lower threshold.
Home Button
Press this button to return to the start screen. You can keep pressing this button until the “Main menu” is
opened.
Help Button
Press the Help Button to view the version number of the current display and the control program on the PLC.
No fault:
The button is “blue”.
Start Request
If this button is red => there is no start request at the moment.
If this button is green => there is a start request (e.g. remote control & remote start command
pending).
Press this button to list all start conditions for automatic mode. All functions activated in the system are
enabled and indicated. If the start condition is fulfilled (e.g. the gas tank enables the system), the gas tank
LED lights green (if not, then it is red). This makes it easy to see which start conditions are missing.
You can set the time and date of the controller and the IPC on this page. The time is important for marking
the time of fault alarms. The data is entered in the red fields and then transferred to the controller by
pressing the “Set time” button. If the transmission was successful, the current time (the values set) are
shown on the left side and the second counter runs. The “Acknowledge alarm” button flashes when a fault is
pending. This button must be pressed to acknowledge the fault and to allow you to repeat the procedure.
Login-Button
This button is used to release various parameters and menu items for users.
Certain parameters are released for each user. This prevents unauthorized persons changing critical
parameters.
Procedure:
Press the “Login” button
The login form opens.
Enter the “User” and the “Password” (touch the corresponding entry field).
Press “Login” in the login form.
The current User, Level and Logout time are shown in the Status bar.
The window closes automatically after a short time.
If the entry is incorrect, “Wrong User or Password” appears in the Status bar.
The main menu appears automatically when the PC starts. This screen is the highest display level. Use the
menu buttons to open the various sub-screens.
The GePS can be operated manually from this screen (the GrPS can also be controlled as an option for grid
standby plants).
GePS:
The “Close” button does not cause asynchronous activation of the grid switch if the GrPS is closed.
In the idle state, the switch cannot be closed.
GrPS:
The “Close” button does not cause asynchronous activation of the grid switch if the GePS is closed.
It is possible to activate load release control in grid standby operation. Control is possible up to eight levels.
When grid standby is initiated, control system issues the “Load release” command. Grid standby is then only
resumed after a message has been received to say that load release was carried out successfully (LED
Load rejection). When a message is received that the GLS has been closed the levels are reconnected
again in staggered fashion. Connection is completed when the final level has been activated or overload
occurs (evaluation optional). By staggering the connection, optimum load adjustment can be achieved for the
engine. The number of load levels is set when setting the general parameters.
When machine is idle or grid switch is closed, all load levels are reconnected.
Message: “Load release successful” all messages for individual levels are connected in sequence
Levels that have been entered with “0” delay time, are not switched off (not even in the case of
overload).
Load level contactors must be controlled so that contactors connect when couple relay is open. This
ensures consumer power is maintained by control unit in the case of a power failure or during repair
work.
Overload monitoring:
When the overload switch is activated (shaded green), power values are assigned to the individual levels.
When actual power value > (power value (current level) + overload limit), a delay period starts up. Once this
period has expired, a fault alarm is triggered (overload in grid standby operation) and one level is switched
off. This procedure is repeated until value is reduced again to below limit or the final level is switched off.
Levels are only reconnected when fault alarm has been acknowledged and value is below permitted limit.
When a load is so large that the module cuts out because of too low a frequency, the monitoring system also
ceases to work. Monitoring system also only checks next level has been connected if load has not exceeded
module capacity (e.g. 90%). In this case, a fault alarm is also sent out and the next level is not connected.
Please note:
It is not possible to set several different
delay times (0, x, 0, …).
e.g.:
Level 1 = 0, Level 2 = 7, Level 3 = 0
In this case, all delay times will be
adjusted to default value. This will be
done automatically by the system.
The Cosphi can be adjusted variably by the MMC. To do so, the Cosphi controller on the generator is
influenced by a motor potentiometer. The setpoint and the corresponding control parameters can be set via
the display.
Press the Generator button to call up additional analog values from the generator.
You can also open the optional water temperature controller from this screen. To do so, press the regulation
valve.
Auxiliary drives:
The auxiliary drives start without delay on startup and run on for a set time after shutting down.
Preheating:
Module preheating allows the cooling water temperature to be kept within a set range.
Internal preheating via attached heating cartridges
The cooling water pump is also activated when preheating is activated.
All necessary parameters and data are displayed or can be set. The optional gas condenser can be
accessed from this page and the gas leak test can also be activated at the appropriate level.
5.11.2. Alternative gas operation with just one gas route (optional)
Not enabled!!!
The gas compressor is activated when a start request is received. After the switch-on delay time (time
required to build up gas pressure), the rest of the engine start process is released. The gas compressor
continues running after the engine is stopped. This time can be set.
The gas leak test can be performed manually if the machine is idle. To do so, click the “Manual” button. The
button then turns orange. You can now initiate the test using the “Enable” button. All status indications can
be observed.
Oil refilling:
Automatic oil refilling is activated by a request from the MTU motor management.
In order to bridge the reaction time between when the refilling solenoid valve opens and the oil level
monitor responds, the solenoid valve is actuated as follows. The solenoid valve is opened for the
opening time TO when the request is received from MTU motor management. It is subsequently closed
for the pause time TP. TO then begins again. This interplay is repeated until the MTU motor management
request is no longer pending.
See the oil refill counter for the number of requests from the MTU motor management.
Functional description:
The old oil pump can be selected in the display. The following buttons are available:
Manual
Start/Stop
Functional description:
The fresh oil pump can be selected in the display. The following buttons are available:
Manual
Start/Stop
Functioning method:
The window opens automatically, when a new fault alarm occurs.
The corresponding combined alarm flashes in the menu bar when there is a new fault alarm (e.g. E flashes
red => there is a new emergency stop). Press the Reset Button to acknowledge fault alarms. When the fault
alarm is no longer pending, the text is cleared from the display. If a fault stops the machine is not reset it is
red otherwise yellow. If a less critical fault is not reset it is grey otherwise white. Press the Home Button to
exit the fault alarm window. The fault alarm window does not open again until a new fault alarm occurs or it is
selected via the E, S, A buttons.
The fault alarms are stored in a separate list. There are also some plant-specific alarms which
are displayed there. The list is printed for the relevant project.
There are two important groups of faults in the fault alarm overview. The first group consists of automatically
acknowledged faults. These faults are automatically reset and delete from the fault alarm overview after the
cause is rectified. The second group consists of faults which can only be reset after rectification when the
user presses the reset button (on the switching cabinet or the fault alarm page).
Fault alarms which activate the emergency stop chain can only be acknowledged with a hardware
reset (button on the MMC switching cabinet).
The source column only applies for multi-module plants and central fault histories, as it contains the module
numbers to indicate the module affected by the fault. If there are so many faults that they cannot all be
shown in the table, you can scroll up and down using the arrow keys right and left of the table.
The alarm log allows you to view faults which have already been rectified!
You can switch to the window that displays the fault history using the alarm log button in the fault alarm
window or system status indication window. When you switch to the alarm log page, the fault database is
searched and the occurrence and cessation of faults in previous 24 hours are displayed. If a fault has
stopped, the fault alarm is displayed along with “gegangen” (stopped).
The source column only applies for multi-module plants and central fault histories, as it contains the module
numbers to indicate the module affected by the fault. If not all the faults fit in the table, you can scroll up and
down using the arrow keys on the right side of the table.
Start button:
Use the Start button to begin a new search.
Filter button:
Use the filter button to open a selection window in which you can set the criteria for searching the database.
Message type:
You can select whether you want to list only the fault alarms (AM), only system status indications (SM) or
both message types (AM + SM). The default setting is fault alarm.
Kind:
You can select whether you want to display a fault occurrence, fault cessation or both. Both are indicated by
default.
Alarm number:
If you are only searching for the occurrence of a specific alarm, you can activate the alarm number search
using the Nb.-Search button. You must also enter the number you are searching for in the field below. You
can also select up to 4 numbers. Click Default to reset the number.
Days:
By default, the database search begins with the previous day. You can set the upper field to search the
database for older results. The highest value is 31 days. The value of the second field must always be 1. If
you are searching for results within a certain time period, for example, 10 and 20 days prior, you must also
change the value in the second field. The value of the second field must always be larger than the value in
the first field; however, the value cannot exceed 31.
Number:
The frequency of messages is determined. This evaluation is only intended for use by operators with a
higher user level.
Save button:
This buttons allows you to copy the current database to the D:\MDE\FileSharing directory, which is
accessible to customers.
Local
Remote
Via interface (SS)
Manual operation
Timer
The corresponding LED illuminates and the valid operating mode (setpoint source) is highlighted in
green (e.g. flexible value).
The power setpoint can also be set manually. To do so, the key switch must be set to manual and
operation must be set to local. The “Manual” button lights orange after the key switch is switched. Now, a
“Manual value” can also be entered and subsequently confirmed by pressing OK. Set the key switch to
automatic to exit manual operation. The current valid setpoint is set again.
1 = Module off
2 = Flexible value
3 = Setpoint 1
4 = Setpoint 2
5 = Grid feed control
6 = Gas tank control
7 = CH4 control
8 = Current operation => fixed at 100%
9 = Heat operation
10 = Heat operation (floating)
11 = Heat operation (grid feed-in limit)
12 = Heating water reservoir operation => fixed at 100%
Local switching: The key switch must be set to Local. Press the corresponding button
(e.g. flexible value 1) to switch the operating mode.
Remote switching (hardware): To do this, a total of four digital inputs are available with which all
operating modes can be activated using the correct combination
(binary coding). Interface mode may not be active!
Switching via interface: The interface must be active and the corresponding data point must
contain the required number.
Switching using the timer: The switching is time-controlled (see timer description).
Flexible value
Two values are displayed:
Local: This value applies when the “Controller” key switch is set to “Local”. The setpoint can be
entered directly.
Remote: This value applies when the “Controller” key switch is set to “Remote”. The setpoint is
specified via a 4-20mA signal. The value is determined via the telegram if an interface is used for
control.
Setpoint 1 (optional)
Two values are displayed:
Local: This value applies when the “Controller” key switch is set to “Local”. The setpoint can be
entered directly.
Remote: This value applies when the “Controller” key switch is set to “Remote”. The value (equals
the local value) stored in the program is requested via a digital input signal. The value is
determined via the telegram if an interface is used for control.
Setpoint 2 (optional)
Two values are displayed:
Local: This value applies when the “Controller” key switch is set to “Local”. The setpoint can be
entered directly.
Remote: This value applies when the “Controller” key switch is set to “Remote”. The value (equals
the local value) stored in the program is requested via a digital input signal. The value is
determined via the telegram if an interface is used for control.
Knocking signal
The MTU motor management reduces power by knocking. This kind of reduction is indicated.
The start or stop procedure can be observed in this screen. The individual start phases are activated when
the module starts. Manual operation can also be implemented from this page.
Manual Operation:
Key switch set to Local
In the idle state, the speed can now be adjusted locally using the higher / lower keys
Press the Synchronization button to start synchronization. Synchronization must also be enabled by
MTU motor management (digital input signal)
The power can be preset when the generator switch is closed. It is automatically set to 10% on
activation. There are two ways of changing the power:
Using the higher / lower keys and the corresponding typing value.
Using a manually entered setpoint and the OK key.
Parameters for manual operation:
Typing value % The setpoint is changed by the typing value every
time an arrow key is pressed.
Manual value % The value for manual operation set when the OK
key is pressed.
Some of the counter readings are optional (gas quantity, current counter, heat quantity, steam, reserve).
These counters are evaluated using a pulse signal. The pulse value is cumulated for each pulse. This is set
in the module parameters.
Setting the counter readings
You can enter a desired counter reading value using the “Setpoint” input field. When you press the “Reset
Button” of a counter, the entered value is changed to the current counter reading for this counter.
The following page is opened when you press the Backup button:
A backup of the previous 365 days with the date for the most important operating values is stored.
Use the corresponding buttons as in the main menu to call up the individual sub-functions. Unavailable
functions are grayed out and cannot be selected.
The screen can be cleaned easily when this screen is open, as no operating elements are displayed.
Only one element (home button) changes the display.
The controller is a PI controller whose initial size can be set by the regulation valve from fully closed (0%) to
fully open (100%).
Control reaction:
Actual value > Setpoint => The control valve closes (until the minimum opening permitted at most).
Direction:
However, if the control valve does not match this direction, you can change the setting via a module
parameter.
Manual operation can be used for both actuators. Manual operation is reset when the module is
restarted.
For example, if you have a valve with a running time of 130 seconds
(from open to closed) and you set a time of 1300ms, then a correcting
variable change of 1% per pulse would result. The running time is
determined by a reference stroke for regulation valves with limit positions.
Control reaction:
Actual value > Setpoint => The control valve opens (until the permitted opening set at most).
This controller functions in the same way as the water temperature controller.
The number of existing levels is determined by a module parameter. A maximum of 2 levels are
available. A level is only one switching point. This can also mean that a star/triangle-connected fan is set
up with two levels. You can switch between the individual levels using the arrow keys. The current
parameters are displayed for the selected level (no.).
If a level is running, a green LED illuminates. Each level can also be operated manually. Manual
operation is indicated by an illuminated orange LED.
The function of each individual level can be defined using the following four parameters.
Pump:
The mixing pump is activated immediately with auxiliary drives. The pump can also be operated
manually when idle.
In progress!!!
In this version, the re-cooler fans are controlled via a frequency converter. A PI controller is used for this to
output the setpoint (0-10V) to the frequency converter. The setpoint can otherwise only be set manually.
Pump:
The mixing pump is activated immediately on activation of the auxiliary drives. The pump can also be
operated manually when idle.
Control reaction:
Actual value > Setpoint => The control valve opens (until the permitted opening set at most).
This controller functions in the same way as the water temperature controller.
In this version, the emergency cooler fans are controlled via a frequency converter. Up to 2 frequency
converters can be used. One PI controller is used for each to output the setpoint (0-10V) to the frequency
converter. The setpoint can otherwise only be set manually. However, if 2 frequency converters are used,
there is only one setpoint!
Control reaction:
Actual value > Setpoint => The control valve opens (until the permitted opening set at most).
This controller functions in the same way as the water temperature controller.
The number of existing levels is determined by a module parameter. Up to 4 levels are available
(incoming and outgoing air). A level is only one switching point. This can also mean that a star/triangle-
connected fan is set up with two levels. You can switch between the individual levels using the arrow
keys. The current parameters are displayed for the selected level (no.). If a level is running, a green LED
illuminates. Each level can also be operated manually. Manual operation is indicated by an illuminated
orange LED.
The function of each individual level can be defined using the following four parameters.
If the fan is activated by a thermostat (e.g. 2 level), the parameters have no function.
Optional: All fan levels are always activated if there is a gas pre-alarm. The fans are deactivated for
main gas alarms.
The "Enable room fan" button allows the fans to be enabled as required.
In this version, the room fans (incoming / outgoing air) are controlled via a frequency converter. One PI
controller is used for each to output the setpoint (0-10V) to the frequency converter. The setpoint can
otherwise only be set manually.
Start release of the engine based on the CH4 content (digital contact or limit value via analog actual
value signal).
Power limitation based on the CH4 content (only works if an analog actual value signal is available)
Switch on delay sec When the contact is triggered, this time elapses. The module is not
released until this time has elapsed and the corresponding signal is
received.
Switch off delay sec When the contact is deactivated, this time elapses. The module is
not blocked until this time has elapsed and the corresponding
signal is received.
Switch on CH4 % The switch on timer starts when the actual value exceeds this limit.
content
Switch on delay sec This time elapses when the value exceeds the limit. The module is
not released until this time has elapsed and the limit value is
exceeded.
Switch off CH4 % The switch on timer starts when the actual value falls below this
content limit.
Switch off delay sec This time elapses when the value falls below the limit. The module
is not blocked until this time has elapsed and the value falls below
the limit.
Min. at CH4 content % The lowest power level is assigned to this CH4 value.
Power at min. % The power is limited to this value when the CH4 value falls below
the min. limit. The limit is calculated via a straight line between the
minimum and maximum value.
Max. at CH4 content % The highest power level is assigned to this CH4 value.
Power at max. % The power is limited to this value when the CH4 value exceeds the
max. limit. The limit is calculated via a straight line between the
minimum and maximum value.
Start release of the engine based on the fill level/gas pressure (digital contact or limit value using an
analog actual value signal)
Power limitation based on the fill level/gas pressure (digital contact or limit value using an analog
actual value signal)
The evaluation is carried out either via an analog signal (standard) or digital signals (3 contacts). A
combination is not useful and therefore not possible!
Switch-on delay sec When the contact is triggered, this time elapses. Once this time
elapses, the module is released and the corresponding signal
is received.
Switch-off delay sec When the contact is triggered, this time elapses. Once this time
elapses, the module is blocked and the corresponding signal is
received
Startup value % The switch-on timer starts when the actual value exceeds this
limit.
Switch-on delay sec This time elapses when the value exceeds the limit. Once this
time elapses, the module is released and the limit value is
exceeded.
Shutdown value % The switch-on timer starts when the actual value falls below
this limit.
Switch-off delay sec This time elapses when the value falls below the limit. Once
this time elapses, the module is blocked and the value falls
below the limit.
Power at max. % When the switch is triggered (on & max. power value), the
power is set to this setpoint.
Power at min. % When the switch is triggered (min. power value) and the on &
max. power value switch is not active), the power is set to this
setpoint.
The actual value signal at the grid transfer station is a “+/- signal” (e.g. -2000 kW to +2000 kW).
The signal is evaluated as follows:
Generator power < consumer power => signal is positive (+) => plant draws power from grid
Generator power > consumer power => signal is negative (-) => plant supplies power to grid
Generator power = consumer power => signal is zero => plant neither draws power from grid nor
supplies power to grid
One can also set a start release of the module based on the grid transfer power. The engine is only released
when the configurable switch on threshold has been exceeded. The same applies to the switch off threshold.
This allows the system to be used ideally, so that no peak currents must be paid for.
When using the two functions (grid feed control and start release), you must ensure that they do not
cancel each other out (e.g. the grid feed control is set to adjust to a value which is evaluated as a
deselection point of the system).
If the setpoint/actual value deviation is negative, the plant supplies power to the grid. If the deviation is
positive, the plant draws power from the grid.
The limit values for selection/deselection must decrease from left to right (on the x-axis). If this is not
observed, a default value is activated (+400, +300, -300, -400).
The exhaust flap is opened when the module starts. It is required for multi-module plants to prevent back-
flows of combustion air into the deselected modules.
The bypass flap is intended to channel the hot exhaust gas past the exhaust gas heat exchanger with little
heat absorption to prevent the heating water overheating. Bypass operation can be activated via a
configurable limit value or manually using the selection button. Bypass operation can also be activated
remotely via an optional input. Flap 2 is opened, and flap 1 is closed after the “Open” limit switch is triggered.
The module is stopped or started automatically when the temperature exceeds/falls below various limits.
Delay times can also be entered. All limit values can also be shifted via the external temperature or a
reduction.
The controller is a PI controller whose initial size can be changed by the output of the module from 50%
(min. setpoint) to 100%.
The limit values for the start release can be influenced using the external temperature curve.
Control active This LED turns green as soon as the control has been activated (start
release active through heat operation and grid parallel operation).
Warm-up time This LED turns green while the start-up gradient is active and the warm-
up time expires
Setpoint min This LED turns green as soon as the calculated module setpoint power
equals the "Setpoint min".
100% This LED turns green as soon as the calculated module setpoint power
equals the setpoint max and 100%.
Grid feed control If no grid feed control is present, this display is deactivated.
During limited heat operation, this LED turns green as soon as the output
of the grid feed control is less than the output of the floating heat
operation. Below the LED, the calculated output of the grid feed control is
also displayed.
Setpoint °C The current heating water temperature setpoint is displayed here. The
heating water temperature is increased from the start setpoint to the
setpoint during the warm-up time.
Actual value °C The current actual value for the heating water temperature is displayed
on the temperature sensor.
Setpoint/actual °C The difference between the setpoint and the actual value is displayed
value deviation here (setpoint – actual value).
Deviation
Setpoint power % The module setpoint power is displayed here.
Actual value % The module actual power value is displayed here.
power
The boiler is stopped or started automatically when the temperature exceeds/falls below various limits. Delay
times can also be entered. All limit values can also be shifted via the external temperature or a reduction.
An offset (positive or negative) is calculated via the curve using the current external temperature, which is
then added to the switching points. The shift can be adjusted for conditions via three gradients. 4 sets of
parameters are required for this.
The limit values for the x-axis (external temperature limit values) must increase from left to right.
The limit values for the y-axis (offset limit values) must increase from top to bottom.
The switching points can also be shifted down by a set value via a decrease (activated via an optional input).
Operation:
In the top half of the menu, you can see the weekdays with the currently set operating modes at certain
times of day. The various operating modes are displayed in colour. A maximum of 8 switching points can be
set per day. Below the weekdays, you can see the key of the available operating modes. At the very bottom
right side, you can see the current operating mode.
You can select the following functions using the three buttons below on the left:
1. Time program: The timer controls the operating modes of the system.
2. Always on: The timer program is deactivated. The module is always released.
3. Always off: The timer program is deactivated. The module is blocked.
To set a switching point, you must click the bar of the desired weekday. An entry window opens.
On the left side, you can see the activated switching points with the corresponding selected operation mode.
To activate the set value, press “Save!”. The button is only active if the data has been changed.
When transferring messages by e-mail, all currently active messages are summarised and sent per
e-mail. All active messages are individually sent to the SMS recipients (due to character lengths).
You should therefore be very careful when selecting the messages to be sent (also due to
accumulating costs).
Requirements:
The operating data cannot be transferred per SMS, since the text document is considerably long!
The first text field in the overview window displays the collected SMS messages to be sent, and the second
text field displays the messages to be sent per e-mail. The third text field records the send status. If the
pending messages are processed and sent, they are deleted from the first two text fields. This also occurs
when messages cannot be sent, for example, when remote data transmission to the Internet provider cannot
be established. Successful and failed send attempts are also recorded in the status window. This window is
deleted every day at midnight. The buttons at the lower end of the overview window allow you to configure
the SMS/e-mail client.
Click the system status indication button in the overview window to open the page where you can set
message options for system status indications. In the first column, you can see whether or not the
corresponding system status indication is selected for notification by SMS. If the message is selected, the
box is highlighted in green and Yes is displayed. When messages are not selected, the corresponding box is
white and No is displayed. In the second column, you can select the corresponding system status indication
to be sent by e-mail. To change your selection, select the corresponding box. You can only make changes if
you have logged into the main operation menu.
Use the four buttons on the right table margin to move the contents of the table up and down to process all
the messages.
This menu is intended for service purposes only. The menu can only be opened by authorized
personnel.
The active communication protocol is indicated. The current status of communication is also displayed.
This can be helpful when troubleshooting.
The parameter window opens when you click the active communication protocol (e.g. Modbus).
All parameters used are shown in this window. This window allows you to change the address, for example.
Press the “Save” button to activate the data.
When activated, the simulation intervenes directly with the data transfer between the MMC and the
connected remote control.
Press the “Active” button to start the simulation. The data areas from the controller selected for simulation
are replaced with the data selected in the simulation window.
Attention:
Once testing is completed, the simulation must be deactivated using the “Active” button.
After 120 minutes, the simulation is automatically switched off.
Simulation of output data => data sent to the external interface (status)
When simulating analog values, the status number of the value required (see interface description) must also
be entered. You can then enter the simulation setpoint.
Checking the input data => data received by the external interface (controls)
If the data received by the MMC is to be tested, only the control number must be entered. The corresponding
bit pattern or the equivalent analog value is then displayed.
You can graphically display all available measuring values using this online recorder. A maximum of
60 channels are displayed. All values are updated every minute.
Selecting channels:
The channels can be selected by pressing “Back” or “Forward”. You can also enter the channel number
directly. Press , to determine the channel number (all numbers with the channel designation are
displayed).
Activating:
The channels are automatically saved in the database (time period over 30 days).
You can graphically display all available measuring values using this online recorder. A maximum of
60 channels are displayed. All values are updated every minute.
Selecting channels:
The channels can be selected by pressing “Back” or “Forward”. You can also enter the channel number
directly. Press , to determine the channel number (all numbers with the channel designation are
displayed).
Activating:
The channels are automatically saved in the database (time period over 30 days).
You can graphically display eight import measuring values using this online recorder. All values are
updated every minute.
Selecting channels:
The channels can be faded out or in by pressing their button.
Press button to see with value is aligent to which y-axis and with which scale. Press the button
again to close this help.
Activating:
The channels are automatically saved in the database (time period over 30 days).
The service menu can be accessed by authorized staff only. Use this menu to access all important control
parameters. This menu also provides many tools for performing diverse tests.
All users that are active in the system are displayed in the system overview. The following functions can also
be performed:
Procedure:
Click the “Restart” button
Both buttons turn colours. The red button is for the warm start function, and the blue button is for the
cold start function.
MSP
The send counter indicates whether the MSP is operating properly. During normal operation, the send
counter changes by a specific amount (13) every 2 seconds. You can also release the device configuration.
To do so, click the “Configuration” button. If the “Configuration button” is active, it flashes green.
Click the button again once the configuration is finished. After 60 minutes, the system automatically ends
configuration mode.
On this page, you can set the parameters for all fault alarms. There are two options for navigating through
the parameters:
Using the forward and back arrow keys (each moves one alarm)
You can also enter the fault alarm number directly
There are two groups of fault alarms. One group monitors a digital signal for 0 and 1. The other group
monitors an analog signal for a limit value. The type of activation for analog fault alarms, whether the fault
alarm is active when the value exceeds the limit value (max signal) or falls short of the limit value (min
signal), is set in the configuration. In the first case, the fault disappears once it falls below the limit value
minus hysteresis. In the second case, the signal disappears once it exceeds the limit value plus hysteresis. A
time delay can be specified between the time when a fault appears and a fault alarm is triggered for both
fault alarm types. Response thresholds are also activated for an analog fault alarm (limit value & hysteresis).
Response to the fault occurrence can also fail for different reasons.
Emergency stop Similar to pressing the emergency button, the module is stopped
immediately. All drives are deactivated. To restart the module, you must
acknowledge the emergency stop using the reset button on the control
cabinet.
Immediate stop The module is stopped immediately. The generator switch is opened
without delay.
Controlled stop The module is unloaded. The power is lowered by a setpoint gradient. The
module is stopped.
Alarm Only an alarm message is signalled. The module continues to run.
Additional options:
Once the fault stops, it can be automatically acknowledged. Otherwise, it remains entered with the
current fault alarms until it is manually acknowledged.
You can also entirely deactivate each individual fault alarm.
You can also configure each fault alarm so that it switches on a collective fault relay.
Once the fault alarm is configured, you must also click the “Update parameter” button. The new parameters
are then active. The button turns green.
On this page, you can set the parameters for all module parameters. There are two options for navigating
through the parameters:
Using the forward and back arrow keys (each moves by one number)
You can also enter the parameter number directly
The name, unit and limit values are displayed for each parameter.
Once the parameter is configured, you must also click the “Update parameter” button. The new parameters
are then active. The button remains green for 3 seconds.
On this page, you can set the parameters for all analog values. There are two options for navigating through
the analog values:
Using the forward and back arrow keys (each moves by one number)
You can also enter the number directly
If this page is active, all fault alarms that refer to this analog value are suppressed. This allows you
to adjust sensors without fault alarms constantly appearing. Once you exit the page, the fault alarms
are active again.
You can also simulate (force) each analog value. To do so, enter the force value and activate the
force procedure. The value is evaluated in the entire program. An additional fault alarm appears
indicating that a value is forced. This makes you aware of the force function.
Signal form:
Determines the type of measured value scale according to the following diagram:
Value: Signal form: Input min. Input max.
1 Input 0 – 20mA
2 Input 4 – 20mA
3 Input 0 – 10V
4 Input PT 100 -2000 8500
5 Input thermoelement type K -27000 13720
6 Output 4 - 20mA
7 Output 0 - 20mA
8 Output 0 - 10V
9 Input PT 1000 -2000 8500
Offset:
Use offset to compensate deviations in the measuring signal which result from different line lengths
(e.g. PT100).
Decimal point:
Number of decimal places in the measured value.
Once the analog value is configured, you must also click the “Update parameter” button. The new
parameters are then active. The button turns green.
In order to configure a channel from PT100 to PT1000, the following procedure must be selected:
Use this page to configure the entire system. All optional functions can be activated or deactivated.
Only with the corresponding access level it is possible to change an option. Grey cells could not be changed
with the actual access level. With a click in the cell of the column parameterizing you can set or reset an
option. With the button “write parameter” you send the new configuration to the PLC. The PLC is checking
the new configuration to their plausibility. If there was a change to not valid combination the PLC resets the
wrong options.
You can only select those options that are also made in the hardware.
Otherwise, the CPU can run in stop mode (e.g. if a profibus module is not present but was
activated in the options list).
On this page, you can set the parameters for all emergency cooler parameters. There are two options for
navigating through the parameters:
Using the forward and back arrow keys (each moves by one number)
You can also enter the parameter number directly
The name, unit and limit values are displayed for each parameter.
Once the parameter is configured, you must also click the “Update parameter” button. The new parameters
are then active. The button remains green for 3 seconds.
On this page, you can set the parameters for all room fan parameters. There are two options for navigating
through the parameters:
Using the forward and back arrow keys (each moves by one number)
You can also enter the parameter number directly
The name, unit and limit values are displayed for each parameter.
Once the parameter is configured, you must also click the “Update parameter” button. The new parameters
are then active. The button remains green for 3 seconds.
On this page, you can set the parameters for all heat operation parameters. There are two options for
navigating through the parameters:
Using the forward and back arrow keys (each moves by one number)
You can also enter the parameter number directly
The name, unit and limit values are displayed for each parameter.
Once the parameter is configured, you must also click the “Update parameter” button. The new
parameters are then active. The button remains green for 3 seconds.
The 4 power levels of the startup program are displayed in the upper left side of the screen. The current
level, i.e. at which position the startup program is, is displayed on the top right side of the screen. The lower
part of the screen indicates whether the startup program has been run properly (the corresponding LED
turns green). If a stop interrupts the startup program during one of the phases, the time and levels already
expired are stored. Once the fault has been remedied, the program continues at the stored startup mode
position.
Logging
Click the “Logging” button to release the measuring data transmission to the MDE test stand. To do so, plug
a serial cable into the RS232 and connect a TTY converter between the two. Once the log is completed, you
must click the button again. Otherwise the interface remains occupied.
Attention: If an additional interface (RS232) in the project is active, this communication must be deactivated
while logging.
You can graphically display eight import measuring values using this online recorder. All values are
updated every minute.
Selecting channels:
The channels can be faded out or in by pressing their button.
Press button to see with value is aligent to which y-axis and with which scale. Press the button
again to close this help.
Activating:
The channels are automatically saved in the database (time period over 30 days).
You can graphically display all important values of the heating water controller using this online recorder.
A maximum of 8 channels are displayed. The controller reads all values in one second cycles.
Activating:
Click “M-Graph on” to activate the M-Graph. Click the button again to end the function.
7.1. IPC
Screw the CAN connector on CP3485 onto the left hand “CAN” interface.
Check node number on PLC.
Connect CAN lead to MSP and set the correct CAN-ID (set via MSP Display).
During transmission of operating system for PLC Baud rate must be set to 125 kbit/s. Control may
function at 500 kbit/s, but “MSP” cannot function with more than 125 kbit/s.